Central City Bodies

Our Vision 
"We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members."
The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is one of two branches of Freemasonry to which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the first three degrees of the Symbolic or "Blue" Lodge. It includes the degrees from the 4° through the 32°.  

The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was formed in 1867 and includes the 15 states east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio River, including Delaware.  The Valley of Syracuse was established in 1862.

The Scottish Rite degrees are lessons taught through allegory in the form of plays. The lessons are taken from Biblical as well as more modern historical events. Cast members use costumes and makeup to look like the characters who they represent. Candidates learn the lessons by observing the presentation. Memorization of material presented is not required. 

The Scottish Rite is open to all Master Masons in good standing. If you are a Master Mason and wish additional information about Scottish Rite, contact any Scottish Rite Mason or this Valley at (315) 452-7976, or email ny017@twcny.rr.com

Office Hours:

Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
(315) 452-7976

Central City Presiding Officers

Commander-in-Chief: D.B. Garry L. Visconti, 32° MSA
Most Wise Master: Ill.'. Gary H. Kall, 33°
Sovereign Prince: James A. Nelson, 32°
Thrice Potent Master: Kenneth D. Sterling, 32°

Officers In All Four Bodies

Treasurer: D. B. J. Michael Gates, 32° MSA
Secretary: Ill.'. James D. Swan, Jr., 33°
Hospitaler: D.B. Douglas H. Storey, 32° MSA
Hospitaler: Ill.'. Robert M. Tyrrell, 33°
Tiler: D.B. Melvin W. Sitts, 32° MSA

2018-2019 Scholarship Information is now available HERE

Upcoming Events

Nov 27 Confer 13° (L) 7:30 p.m.

Dec 04 Executive Committee 7:00 p.m.
Dec 11 Holiday Celebration at MMC with the Ladies
Dec 13 Hanukkah Begins
Dec 25 Merry Christmas
Dec 27 Holiday Luncheon (Wed) @ Twin Trees III 11:30 a.m. 

Jan 08 Executive Committee 7:00 p.m.
Jan 21 (Sunday) 4⁰ Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
Jan 22 Spring Membership Night
Jan 27 (Saturday) Knights of St. Andrew: Burns Supper 
Jan 29 Confer 4⁰ (L) 7:30 p.m.
Our Mission 
To Provide: 
Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees.
Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.
Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members.
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Syracuse, State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts and whose officers are:
Ill∴David Alan Glattly, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill∴Peter J. Samiec, 33°
Grand Lieutenant Commander

Ill∴Robert F. Ogg, Jr., 33°
Grand Minister of State

Ill∴David P. Spencer, 33°
Deputy for New York State

ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33°
Grand Lt. Commander
Grand Almoner
Past Deputy for New York
Ill∴ Stephen R. Whittaker, 33°
Grand Master General of Ceremonies
Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33°
Ill∴ Steven Stefanakos, 33° 
ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴ James F. Niehoff, 33°
Ill∴ Richard H. Welkley, 33°
Ill∴ Gary A. Henningsen, 33°  
Ill∴ Frederick D. Greene, 33° Ill∴ Edward R. Trosin, 33° 
Ill∴ Harold L. Aldrich, 33°
   Past Grand Minister of State 
   Past Deputy for New York 
Ill∴ P. Michael Nielsen, 33°
Deputy's Representative
Ill∴ Carl F. Fahrenkrug, Sr., 33°
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Valley of Syracuse   •   Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Memorial Masonic Center   •   648 Centerville Place   •  North Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 452-7976   •   ny017@twcny.rr.com