Central City Bodies

Supreme Council Registration

Information sent from Supreme Council to register for 2012 Supreme Council 
Session in Cleveland contains an incorrect address to register online. 

Please use: www.supremecouncil.org 

Follow the prompts and you will be able to register and make room reservations for your hotel. 

If you have a problem registering contact Marie D'Amore  at Supreme Council.
Her phone number is 800-814-1432 x 3311
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

Com. in Chief: Ill.'. Lynwood J. Bennerson, 33°
Most Wise Master: Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 32°
Sovereign Prince: David A. Barnello, 32°
Thrice Potent Master: Ill.'. Craig E. Cobb, 33 °

Officers In All Four Bodies

Treasurer: J. Michael Gates, 32°
Secretary: Ill.'. James D. Swan, Jr., 33°
Hospitaler: Rev. Allan J. Ferguson, 32°
Tiler: Melvin W. Sitts, 32°, DSA

Upcoming Events

May 14  Guard’s Club Dinner 6:30 p.m.Annual Meeting (7:00 PM)  
               Annual Meeting and Election of Officers (7:30 PM)
May 21  Public Installation of Officers (7:30 PM)  /  Refreshments

Jun 4   Trustee’s Meeting (6:15 PM) / Exec Committee (7:00 PM)

July 27-28   NY Council of Deliberation

Aug 20   Trustees Meeting (6:15 PM) / Exec Committee (7:00 PM)
Aug 26   Scottish Rite Day w/ Safety ID @ NY State Fair
The bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Syracuse, State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33⁰, 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∴John William McNaughton, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill∴Jim S. Deyo, 33°
Grand Lieutenant Commander

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

Ill∴Peter J. Samiec, 33°
Deputy for New York State
ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴Harold L. Aldrich, 33°
Past Deputy for New York
Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33°
Ill∴ Stephen R. Whittaker, 33°
Ill∴P. Michael Nielsen, 33°
Ill∴G. Michael Morris, 33°
ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill∴James F. Niehoff, 33°
Ill∴Bruce Widger, 33°
Past Deputy for New York
Ill∴Richard H. Welkley, 33°
Ill∴Gary A. Henningsen, 33° 
Ill∴Frederick D. Greene, 33°  
Ill∴Edward R. Trosin, 33°  
Valley of Syracuse   •   Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Memorial Masonic Center   •   648 Centerville Place   •  North Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 452-7976   •   ny017@twcny.rr.com