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A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems and a famous Freemason. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day or Burns Night, although they may in principle be held at any time of the year. Burns suppers are most common in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but occur wherever there are Burns Clubs, Scottish Societies, Masonic Lodges, expatriate Scots, or aficionados of Burns' poetry. The Knights of St. Andrew will be holding their 2022 Burns Supper on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at Coleman's Irish Pub 100 South Lowell Avenue, Syracuse, NY. Social Time will begin at 5:00 PM. Dinner will be buffet style and cost will be $45.00 per person. Wives/significant others/guests are invited. This event is open to all but seating is limited to 65 so make your reservations now! See the flyer below... 
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December Dec 06 Executive Committee Zoom Meeting 7:00 p.m. Dec 13 Holiday Celebration at MMC With the Ladies (Live Event at Masonic Center) Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Dec 28 (Tuesday) Holiday Luncheon @Twin Trees III Restaurant SOLD OUT 11:30 a.m. til? Casual January Jan 03 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. “ZOOM” Virtual meeting Jan 10 Confer 15° “Knight of the East” 7:30 p.m. Live degree Presentation Refreshments to follow Jan 22 (Saturday) Knights of St. Andrew Burns Supper @ Coleman’s Restaurant 5:00 p.m. (Reservations Required) Jan 24 Spring Membership Night w/Ladies Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Consistory Greetings, Congratulations to the Lodge of Perfection for the excellent program presented for our Veterans Recognition Night on November 15th , 2021.Thank you to all who participated in “The Ring that went Around the World”. Many thanks to the Knights of St. Andrew for hosting our first “St. Andrews Day Brunch” at the Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia, NY on November 21st ,2021. I am looking forward to attending this event again next Year! Good job Rick Powell and his team. Thank you very much for your dedication to The Knights of St. Andrew. The Chapter of Rose Croix Conferred the 17th degree video and the 18th Degree live on November 27th ,2021. Congratulations the MWM Richard Barrett and his cast for an excellent presentation. December 6th,2021 the Executive Committee will meet via zoom. During the winter months we will continue with this format to reduce the long drive from the North Country during inclement weather for the safety of our Brothers. December 13th,2021 will be our Holiday Celebration with the Ladies. If you have any potential Candidates in mind bring them along also. We have always had a good time at this event, and I expect nothing less this year also. December 27th will be our Holiday Luncheon at Twin Trees III Restaurant in North Syracuse at 11:30 am. Dress is Casual, and you order from the menu, Dutch Treat. Thank you to Jim Swan, Sharon Swan and Sharon Fox for all their hard work to keep our Valley Office running so smoothly for all these years especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. I and my Lady Linda wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Joyous Kwanza this Holiday Season. Safe travels to all and may the Great Architect of the Universe be with you and yours and keep you safe. Fraternally, D.B. Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 32° MSA Commander in Chief lwegnaczyk@verizon.net / (H) Ph. # 315-637-4143 / (C) Ph. # 315-632-1043 Chapter Greetings Knights. I want to make an appeal to the brothers. I have two vacancies in the Rose Croix line - a Senior Warden & Junior Warden. I will be calling brothers to see if I can fill these positions. I have scheduled a rehearsal for 18th degree on Sunday November 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Lodge. I have people coming to help me with tips on directing the degree. I have talked to people involved setting up the degree and have data on the setup. This will help me to familiarize with different sections of the degree. I also want to comment on the Knighting Ceremony at Norwood. I want to congratulate the 9 new 32nd Degree Brothers. The ceremony was very interesting to witness. I enjoyed meeting 2 cast members for 18th Degree. The 17th & 18th Degrees are scheduled on November 27, 2021 starting at 9:30 PM. The Veterans Dinner is scheduled for November 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Let us keep the veterans in our thoughts. Richard E. Barrett, 32° Most Wise Master Council Greetings Sovereign Princes. Winter is upon us and so is the holiday season. I would like to congratulate Ill. Earl Tuttle and Ill. Larry Egnaczyk on receiving their white hats. I want to say hi to all you snowbirds, we miss you all in the Valley and hope to see you all very soon. I want to make sure and wish everybody a joyous holiday season however you celebrate. Things in the Valley are moving along with degrees being done, events happening and Brothers and their spouses celebrating the familyhood that is Scottish Rite. Please try to remember those less fortunate this holiday season and give whatever you can to help out. Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country. James McNeal, 32º DSA Sovereign Prince Lodge Princes: November was yet another bustling month for the Valley. Our Veterans Recognition Night was a huge success coupled with the presentation of “The Ring that went around the World” A tribute to and an emotional rendition of Patriotism, Heroism, and Masonic Brotherhood that was written by our very own Ill. Sandy Sampson. Then the end of November followed up with the Conferral of the Rose Croix 17 th and 18 th Degrees and now December is ALREADY HERE!! Soon we will all be braving snow and ice as old Jack Frost brings in the deepest of winter weather. But December also brings on several religious holidays; Hanukkah; Christmas; and Kwanzaa along with warm cozy nights with family and friends. December also brings on Santa and the Joy of wonderment in little children’s eyes. Whatever your specific December holiday celebration the Valley of Syracuse, and the Officers of the Lodge of Perfection want to wish you and your Families the very best of the holiday season and many wishes for a Prosperous New Year!! Contemplating on the Holiday Seasons as a Freemason I wonder…. (An Excerpt from an article written by Brother David Downie of St. Trinian’s Lodge #2050 Isle of Man) Why do we have this special holiday season? We celebrate religious beliefs about the birth of goodness, and hope for the future: we reaffirm the belief that people are basically good and can develop into loving, caring, helpful, supporting friends to each other. We look to a new year where things can be better. We do this at this season whether we are celebrating the Christian nativity or the Jewish Hanukkah with its lights and gifts in the story of peace, or the Hindu Diwali with its festival of lights and gifts of sweets and toys, or even if we hold no formal religion except the pleasure of seeing a child’s face transfixed with wonder and delight. And why are we Freemasons? Because we believe that there are important things like goodness and hope for the future and that men can develop into loving, caring, helpful, supporting Brethren to their families and each other. We not only look to a future where things can be better, but we see it as our role as Free and Accepted or Symbolic Masons, to help build that future. So, I feel I can safely say that The December Holiday Season embodies Freemasonry idealism, not only do the holidays shows so many of these signs and tokens of Freemasonry they bring us a message that we as Freemasons can heed for the whole year long ...Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards Men!!! Peace be with you my Princes Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA Thrice Potent Master Hospitaler Greetings Princes, I am delighted to report that Illustrious Gary Kall is now back home and on the mend!! Other Brothers we need to continue to keep in our thoughts and prayers are John Fuller, and Stephen Maddox Sr. Covid infections are still a concern, and many of us will soon be attending Holiday parties and dinners, so please continue to use common sense when out and about. Dianne and I got our booster shots last week and hopefully if exposed it will keep us safe. If any Brother or Sister that reads this article has an issue and would like me to include it in this report, please contact me and we will discuss it. The Hospitalers Fund is always in need. If you are able to help, please send a check made out to Central City Bodies, and directed for the Hospitalers Fund, If you are in need of some confidential assistance please contact Bob Tyrrell or myself…We may be able to provide some type of help. Have a Merry Christmas! Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962 freeman1574@frontier.com Welcome to My World Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY Finally, it really begins to feel a bit more ‘normal’ at the Center, even with the continuing COVID protocols. All of our children and tutors have begun their sessions and are getting ‘reacquainted” from last year or acquainting themselves this year. We still miss having the families entering the Center but understand the necessity of strict protocols during this time. The Center is a busy place, as usual, with 17 children, 8 tutors (including myself) and 3 trainees (two Level 1 and one Level 2). We have a minimum of 8 children and 5 tutors any given day, and of course, Gineal at the Front Desk to help keep us all in order. It hardly seems possible that we are already approaching the Holiday Season but the encroaching cool weather and solid precipitation is a good indicator. Since we started a week later than usual, we will be moving our mid-year and end of year assessments ahead a week which will still allow us to plan our Recognition Ceremony for the second Tuesday in June (June 14 th ). It makes such a difference to have that time to recognize our children and tutors. We are planning our GALA Celebration and fund-raiser for the Second Saturday in March (March 12th ) at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. We hope to have a “Family Celebration” this year that will include Games, Music and Dancing- something for everybody. (And, of course, we plan to have our exciting Basket Raffle.) .We hope you will consider joining us for an evening of fun and fellowship. We continue to be ever appreciative of your continued support, whether in body or donation (and for many, both) that allows us to help so many children in Central New York. Our wait list is still two years out and we are always looking for more people interested in our annual training course that allows us to continue to bring in more children. Many of our certified trainees are working schools and some are also taking on children privately. Your support reaches many, many families in many ways. Blessing to all and have a Happy Holiday Season! Linda L. Martin, Director Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org Phone- (315) 736-0574 Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY 13424 Blue Envelope Appeal You recently received the annual “Blue Envelope Appeal” letter from Supreme Council requesting your annual contribution. I urge you to support this request. Any contribution you may make is significant. The number of members from a state that contribute to the Blue Envelope Appeal directly impacts the dollar amounts allocated to each state for distribution to our scholars. The percentage of members from each Valley that contribute is key to distribution of the Abbott Scholarship Funds and to the Valley’s rankings in the Supreme Council “Valley of Excellence” ratings. The Valley of Syracuse receives an average of eleven Scholarship applications from our college students seeking financial aid to assist them pay for their education each year. Abbott Scholarships funded by Supreme Council, NMJ or a New York State Educational Financial Assistance Grant funded by the New York State Scottish Rite Charities Corporation are assisting the children and grandchildren of our current and deceased members. We have eight students related to our Valley’s members currently receiving Scottish Rite funded financial aid for the 2021 - 2022 academic year. These young people are our future. We thank you for your support. Jim Swan Valley Secretary HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! The festive Holiday Season is upon us once again. The traditional greetings of “Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!” have given way to the now socially acceptable greeting “Happy Holidays!” Whatever your preference, the Officers of Central City Bodies, and the staff at the Valley of Syracuse Scottish Rite Office extends their sincere Holiday Greetings to all who take the time to scan and read our Scottish Rite page each issue. To the leaders in the four Bodies of Scottish Rite in the Valley of Syracuse this year thank you for the support and assistance provided to your office staff. To all of our fellow Scottish Riters and Master Masons and their family members wherever you may be this Holiday Season; our prayers and thoughts are with you. May your travels all be safe. Please make certain to remember our Valley Members on Active Duty in the Military in your thoughts and prayers. On behalf of Ill∴ Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 33º MSA Commander-In-Chief, Central City Consistory, S.P.R.S. Richard E. Barrett, 32º, Most Wise Master, Central City Chapter Rose Croix, D. B. James McNeal, 32º MSA, Sovereign Prince, Central City Council Princes of Jerusalem, D.B. Terry A. Byard, 32º MSA, Thrice Potent Master, Central City Lodge of Perfection and your office staff; Mrs. Sharon Fox, Mrs. Sharon Swan, and Ill.·. James D. Swan, Jr., 33º, Valley of Syracuse Secretary, Happy Holidays; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2022 Annual Membership Dues The 2022 Annual Member’s Dues Invoices were mailed from Supreme Council in August 2021 with follow up notices in November 2021 and January 2022. For those that have paid their 2022 Member’s Dues and are now current for 2022 the Valley office staff and I thank you. If you have not paid your 2021 Member’s Dues to date you will be receiving another follow up notice from Supreme Council shortly. Please respond to that request. You did receive a new Member’s Dues Card when you received your invoice for your 2022 Member’s dues. If you have misplaced it or did not receive the card please notify the office and a replacement card will be requested for you. This is a reminder that Supreme Council changed the effective dates for Annual Member’s Dues notifications effective July 2020. If you have any questions regarding the status of your payment of Member’s Dues for 2022 please contact the office. (315) 452-7976 or e-mail at adminny017@twcny.rr.com or ny017@twcny.rr.com . Fraternally, Valley Secretary’s Office 2022 – 2023 Scholarship Applications Available Applications to apply for 2022 – 2023 Academic Year Supreme Council, AASR Leon M. Abbott Scholarships and New York State Council of Deliberation Scholarship Aid are now available for pick up at the Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R. Valley of Syracuse Scottish Rite Office (315) 452-7976, mailed to you from the Valley Office, or on line. Go to the Valley of Syracuse Web site www.syr-aasr.org for the links to obtain the information on line. Application titled “2022 Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Application is to be used. To all applicants submitting your application thru the Valley of Syracuse: The deadline date to submit your completed applications to the Valley of Syracuse business office is Monday April 4, 2022. That means in the office by close of business Monday April 4, 2022. Applications received after 4:00 p.m. Monday April 4, 2022 will not be considered. New Applications must be used. The 2022 Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Application to be used. Graduating High School Seniors may apply again this year. The members of our Youth Groups; Triangle, Rainbow, and DeMolay; are eligible to apply for financial assistance. Students who complete the program at the Children’s Dyslexia Centers in New York State may also apply. Eight applicants from the Valley of Syracuse received financial assistance from this program for the 2021-2022 scholastic year. Congratulations and best wishes to them. Please contact the Valley Office at (315) 452-7976 or adminny017@twcny.rr.com if you have any questions or require assistance and information. SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL AREA MASONIC LODGES AND MASTER MASONS Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse Invites YOU To a Masonic Lodge Outreach and Scottish Rite “Rite on the Road” Degrees Conferral Program What: A Scottish Rite degree conferral program to confer the 4° “Builder”; the first Scottish Rite degree starting a Master Mason’s journey to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in a Master Mason’s Home Lodge and Community. Where: At a Masonic Lodge building in your Community When: On a scheduled date at a convenient time selected by your Masonic Lodge. A Membership Team representative from Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse will make contact with your Masonic Lodge or you may contact the Valley of Syracuse Office for more information - Phone: (315) 452-7976 / E-mail: ny017@twcny.rr.com A great day was had by all in attendance at Cazenovia's Brae Loch Inn for the St. Andrew's Day Brunch hosted by the Syracuse Chapter of the Knights of St. Andrew. There were Knights from Syracuse, Binghamton and Rochester present for the day's festivities. Calendar
November Nov 1 Executive Committee Zoom Meeting 7:00 p.m. Invitation to come from Secretary Nov 8 15° Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Nov 15 Veterans Recognition Night Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Live Event at Masonic Center Nov 21 (Sunday) KSA St. Andrew’s Day Brunch @Brae Loch Inn Cazenovia 11:00 AM Reservations Required Nov 22 18° Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Nov 27 (Saturday) Conferral of 17° & 18° 11:00 a.m. Coffee 8:30 a.m. Confer 17° “Knight of the East & West” Video 9:15 a.m. Confer 18° “Knight of Rose Croix H.R.D.M.” 11:00 a.m. Live Lunch after Degrees conferrals completed December Dec 06 Executive Committee Zoom Meeting 7:00 p.m. Dec 13 Holiday Celebration at MMC With the Ladies (Live Event at Masonic Center) Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Dec 28 (Tuesday) Holiday Luncheon @Twin Trees III Restaurant 11:30 a.m. til? Casual Order from the Menu Consistory Greetings, As we have entered a new season, the fresh crisp air of Autumn is a welcoming site. Our Lodges have been fully immersed in doing degree work to raise a new crop of Master Masons. I have on occasion stated that we members of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite are all Lodge Ambassadors and should be offering Scottish Rite Programs to our respective Symbolic Lodges. The Valley Membership Action Team consists of myself as Chairman, Ill.: Earl Tuttle 33° Membership and New Members Recruiting, D.B. William Toth, II 32° MSA, Members Mentoring, D.B. Terry Byard 32° MSA, Rite on The Road and D.B. Kenneth Sterling 32° MSA, Lodge Ambassador Chair. These dedicated Brothers may call on you to assist them with their respective programs and it is my hope that you will cheerfully step up to lend them a hand. Even better, contact them yourself and offer your assistance. It is our goal to build our membership to a level that it once was. Too many of our members are laying down their working tools and we need to rebuild our roles of fellow workmen so Scottish Rite Freemasonry can continue to shine in the Valley of Syracuse. Our Veterans Recognition Night will be Monday, November 15th , 2021, with a social at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm and the program will move into the Lodge room about 7:30pm. All Branches of the Military will be recognized. Special awards will be presented to a Masonic Veteran as well as a Non-Masonic Veteran. The first St. Andrews Day Brunch is Sunday, November 21st, 2021, at the Brae Loch Inn. I hope you sent in your reservation form which was due October 30th , 2021. My Thanks to Ill.: Richard J. Powell 33° Active, for setting up this event on behalf of the Knights of St. Andrew, Syracuse. Thanks to those KSA members who assisted at this year’s NYS Council of Deliberation session. Congratulations to Ill:. Robert M. Tyrrell, 33° for being appointed as the Deputies Representative for the Valley of Syracuse. Fraternally, D.B. Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 32° MSA Commander in Chief lwegnaczyk@verizon.net / (H) Ph. # 315-637-4143 / (C) Ph. # 315-632-1043 Chapter The Rose Croix degree first appeared in 1757 in France on a diploma for Brother Targe. The role of Jesus as an exemplar, the rose and cross as emblems and a single cabalistic word were understood to be the True Word past masons. However, we learn that finding the True Word of a Christian Mason requires a new law of Christianity. This includes the new theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The new Law is a law of love which all men everywhere may understand and practice. Love is more important than all of the virtues. The Rose Croix Degree teaches that the new temple is in the heart of a man where God is worshiped in spirit and in truth. The degree uses the events from the life of Jesus to teach the lesson of this degree. It grants each man his right to answer life's questions in his own way according to his religious beliefs. The symbol on Jesus' Cross is I.N.R.I. which translates to Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Becomes the True Word which unlocks the Book of Life's seals. This all the virtues of Faith,Hope and Charity are the keys to the kingdom of God. The information above is courtesy of The Plumbline “ The quarterly bulletin of the Scottish Rite Research Society” volume 28 No. 1 Spring, 2021and the 18th Degree Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. (2007). I look forward to the degree and all its education opportunities when it is presented on Saturday, November 27h. Richard E. Barrett, 32° Most Wise Master Council Greetings Sovereign Princes. Fall is upon us and with that comes opportunities to get more involved in your Valley. We are calling on all members and especially newer members to come out and be a part of our degrees. CPJ will be presenting the 15th in January and we are casting for that degree now. A lot of our members who take part in degrees, especially the bigger parts, are getting older and would probably cherish the chance to mentor their replacements. Contact either me or the office to volunteer. As we enter the holiday season please remember to treasure your families and get together in a safe way. This month we honor those who served with Veteran’s Day, remember to thank them for their service. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Chanukah. Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country. James McNeal, 32º DSA Sovereign Prince Lodge Princes and Brethren All: Wow, The Scottish Rite and the Valley has really kicked off the fall season with a bang. Since my last writing we held the Council of Deliberation (COD) on the 24th and 25th of September; Lodge of Perfection Degrees on the 11th of October; White Hat Recognition Night on the 18th of October; and the 22nd and 32nd Degrees in The Valley of Norwood. Many Congratulations are in order for our newest 32nd Degree Masons!! It is our greatest desire that you all become fully engaged and love the AASR as much as we do. The Council of Deliberation was extra special this year with the Sovereign Grand Commander, Peter J. Samiec, 33° in attendance for the full weekend. As in the last few years the Knights of Saint Andrew were responsible for several of the tasks and administrative duties at the session and as usual did an outstanding job. Many thanks go out to all Knights in attendance that pitched in and to Ill. Rick Powell for organizing the Knights and setting up the schedule of duties. Of special note this year was the recognition given to Ill. Jim and Sharon Swan for their years of service and familial devotion to the Scottish Rite and the Council of Deliberation (Jim had served as COD Secretary for the past 10 years, this being his last year). On a very personal note, I can’t think of a finer example of service to our Beloved Craft than the example Ill. Jim and Sharon Swan give each and every day!! Also, at the COD a New Leadership program has been announced, under the direction of Ill. Rick Powell and his team, called the “Excelsior” program. It is a multi-faceted program that will include Virtual and in person leadership sessions. A lecture series, and a video news series called XLCR32. This exciting new program is just another example of how Scottish Rite Masonry in New York is leading the way in opportunities to improve ourselves as men and Masons. All while being at the forefront of adapting technology to its effective use in our fraternity. More information may be obtained by visiting www.nyscottishritemasons.org/excelsior Speaking of technology, there is some really cool Masonic discussion going on right now. Peacock TV (a NBC streaming Service) is hosting a mini-series on Dan Browns book “The Lost Symbol” and two of the premier Masonic Podcast shows are doing specials, talking about the Masonic symbology displayed on the show and in Dan Browns Book. They are illustrating what is fact and what is fiction on the story, exploring easter eggs etc. The two Podcast shows can be seen on YouTube; One is “Symbols & Secrets” Hosted by Maynard Edwards of the AASR Southern Masonic Jurisdiction. The other is “The Found Symbol” Produced by the Masons of the “Masonic Round Table. If you are interested in our symbology and are technically inclined I highly recommend checking these out, its fun and informative. Coming back to the Valley, November will bring in our Veterans Recognition Night on November 15th and the Chapter of Rose Croix Degrees on the 27 th . Each of these events will prove to continue our strive for excellence in programing at the Valley. In closing I submit to you a Thanksgiving Prayer from Arthur R. Herrmann at the Masonic Poets Society “Oh, Lord now this we are thankful for: The good things life has held in store; The love of those within our home, and friends to greet wherever we roam; the health and strength wherewith to toil, the bounteous food from freedoms soil; we thank the for the right to pray and worship thee in our own way; To live within land that’s free; For this dear Lord, our thanks to thee; And through these blessings, one by one, may thy will, Lord, on earth be done!” May you and your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! God Bless. Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA Thrice Potent Master Hospitaler Greetings Princes, I am delighted to report that Illustrious Gary Kall’s condition has improved and he will be staying at the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308. Get well cards will help speed his progress to recovery. Other Brother’s and their Families that need our support and Prayers are John Fuller, Jack Dombrowski, and Ed Sinay Jr. If any Brother or Sister that reads this article has an issue and would like me to include it in this report, please contact me and we will discuss it. Fall is flu season and don’t forget your booster shot ! We need to stay healthy for the upcoming Holidays. The Hospitalers Fund is always in need. If you are able to help, please send a check made out to Central City Bodies, and directed for the Hospitalers Fund, If you are in need of some confidential assistance please contact Bob Tyrrell or myself…We may be able to provide some type of help. Have a Happy Thanksgiving … Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962 freeman1574@frontier.com Welcome to My World Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY This is a very strange feeling to say that I have little new news to share with you right now. We were gearing up to begin tutoring at the beginning of October when we were thrown a bit of a curve ball. Two of our tutors contracted COVID (FYI- all of our present tutors have been vaccinated) outside of the Center, two more were exposed and one of the children due to come had to have a tonsillectomy. So- erring on the side of caution we chose to postpone our start date until Oct. 13th. Gineal and I made good use of our ‘time alone’ by dealing with long awaited files that could be thinned down. The task is not yet complete but just getting to start is a great feeling. Be aware that we will be reopening this fall under the protocols we followed last year to keep the children at the Center. All of the Centers are following a similar route and I am in hopes that we will all have the same success that we had last year. For those of you that I had the pleasure of seeing at Council of Deliberation, again my deepest Thanks for your continued support. It was truly wonderful to see so many of you ‘face-to-face’ again. I look forward to bringing you news about some of the 17 children who will be attending Central New York this year. Linda L. Martin, Director Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org Phone- (315) 736-0574 Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY 13424 Supreme Council Honors Ill∴ Richard J. Powell, 33° The Valley of Syracuse is very pleased and honored to announce that Ill∴ Richard J. Powell, 33° Honorary Member of Supreme Council and Past Commander-In- Chief of Central City Consistory was Elected and Crowned an Active Member of Supreme Council 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, United States of America, at the 2021 Supreme Council Session in Cleveland, OH, Tuesday August 31, 2021. Please offer Illustrious Richard your congratulations. Other changes to the New York State Actives Membership taking effect at the 2021 Annual Supreme Council are: Ill∴ David A. Glattly, 33° Active, Sovereign Grand Commander retired Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° retired as the Deputy for New York and transitioned from Active Member to Active Member Emeritus Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33° was elected Sovereign Grand Commander Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° was elected Deputy for New York Ill∴ John R. Patterson, Jr., 33° was elected Active Member This is your New York State Scottish Rite Leadership team for 2021-2022. James D. Swan, Jr. Valley Secretary Supreme Council Honors D.B. William H. Toth, II, 32° MSA D.B. William H. Toth, II, member of the Valley of Syracuse was elected at the 2021 Supreme Council Session to be coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33° Scottish Rite Mason and Honorary Members of Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, United States of America in 2023 at the Supreme Council Session scheduled in Louisville, KY August 29, 2023. Please offer Bill your congratulations. Information about the 2023 Supreme Council Session will be coming in 2023. James D. Swan, Jr. Valley Secretary Happy Thanksgiving Family Celebrations are important to all of us. During this time when we are all continuing to experience the negative happenings caused by the Covid pandemic, please safely enjoy your Holiday. Thanksgiving is a festive time for Families to gather together to give thanks and blessings for the bounty we all enjoy. Many college students are home for their first break from studies. Parents and Grandparents gather around the “Harvest Table” with their families for the traditional Thanksgiving Feast. The Valley Office Staff, on behalf of all Officers and Members of Central City Bodies A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May peace and goodwill be the toast of this special Day. Please take care when you travel to be with your families and have a safe Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all, Sharon Fox Sharon Swan Jim Swan KSA: St. Andrew’s Day Brunch The Knights of St. Andrew would like to welcome everyone back & will celebrate St. Andrew Day (and 62 days until the Burns Supper) with a Brunch at the Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia, NY on Sunday, November 21st at 11:00 AM! Brunch will begin at 11:00 AM and cost will be $33.00 per person. Wives/significant others/guests are invited. This event is open to all! Make your reservation now! This event is open for all! A great opportunity to introduce non-Scottish Rite Brothers to the Rite! Or non-Masons to the Fraternity! Dress is Kilt or business casual. The Brae Loch puts out a great spread for its brunches and Cazenovia is lovely in the fall. Come out and make your reservation for the Burns Supper (to be held at Colemans on 1/22/22). Make your check out to the “Knights of St. Andrew” and mail them to Richard Powell, 4717 Broad Road, Syracuse, NY 13215. Be sure to write "St. Andrew’s Brunch" in the memo area of your check. Reservations were due October 30th, 2021 so contact Rick Powell to see if he can squeeze you in. 2022 Member’s Dues Prior to September 15, 2021 you should have received the invoice for your 2022 Member’s Dues from Supreme Council. A new Member’s Card is included in the envelope with the invoice. If you have not received both the Dues invoice and your new Member’s Dues Card please contact the Valley Office 315-452-7976 immediately. SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL AREA MASONIC LODGES AND MASTER MASONS Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse Invites YOU To a Masonic Lodge Outreach and Scottish Rite “Rite on the Road” Degrees Conferral Program What: A Scottish Rite degree conferral program to confer the 4° “Builder”; the first Scottish Rite degree starting a Master Mason’s journey to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in a Master Mason’s Home Lodge and Community. Where: At a Masonic Lodge building in your Community When: On a scheduled date at a convenient time selected by your Masonic Lodge. A Membership Team representative from Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse will make contact with your Masonic Lodge or you may contact the Valley of Syracuse Office for more information - Phone: (315) 452-7976 / E-mail: ny017@twcny.rr.com Calendar October Oct 4 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live meeting at Masonic Center Oct 11 4° “Builder” (V) & 14° “Grand Elect Mason” (L) Conferral 7:30 p.m. Live Meeting at Masonic Center Refreshments to follow Oct 18 White Hat & Recognition Night Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Live Event at Masonic Center Oct 25 Consistory Degrees at Valley of Norwood 6:00 p.m. 22° “Prince of Libanus” (V) & 32° “Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret” (V) Knighting Ceremony by Live Cast Refreshments to follow November Nov 1 Executive Committee Zoom Meeting 7:00 p.m. Invitation to come from Secretary Nov 8 15° Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Nov 15 Veterans Recognition Night Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m. Live Event at Masonic Center Nov 21 (Sunday) KSA St. Andrew’s Day Brunch @Brae Loch Inn Cazenovia 11:00 AM Reservations Required Nov 22 18° Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Nov 27 (Saturday) Conferral of 17° & 18° 11:00 a.m. Coffee 8:30 a.m. Confer 17° “Knight of the East & West” Video 9:15 a.m. Confer 18° “Knight of Rose Croix H.R.D.M.” 11:00 a.m. Live Lunch after Degrees conferrals completed Consistory Greetings, I will start this month’s article with a riddle. What weighed 8lbs.2oz. was 21” long and arrived on September 8,2021? The answer is Ivan Oleksii Egnaczyk, our 1st Grandchild. Thank you and congratulations to Sean and Emily for their hard work. We always tell our members that family comes first and foremost. Our Masonic family is far reaching. I felt evidence of this at Supreme Council Session in Cleveland Ohio last month as Earl Tuttle, George Caswell, Carl Klossner, and Gordon Hubbell were to be Coroneted 33° Scottish Rite Masons. The warmth of the greetings we were met with was unbelievable. Everywhere we went we were congratulated by Men and women alike from the Scottish Rite Family as we were identified as Candidates by the credentials we wore. What a truly warm feeling to be treated this way. This is how we should always greet our Brothers, Sisters and the public, to lead by example how to treat one another as Masons should do. At the NYS dinner it was announced who the next candidates to be elected 33° are. Congratulations to D.B. William H. Toth II,32° M.S.A. for being chosen to be Coroneted in Louisville KY in 2023. Special thanks to Garry and Lynn Visconti for hosting the Hospitality Room at the NYS hotel and Jim and Sharon Swan for organizing the NYS dinner event. Check your Schedules for a road trip to the Valley of Norwood on October 25,2021 when the Consistory will open and confer the 22° ad the 32° and Knight the Class as S.P.R.S. Our Family life events were a huge success, and we will look into more events in the near future. Fraternally, D.B. Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 32° MSA Commander in Chief lwegnaczyk@verizon.net / (H) Ph. # 315-637-4143 / (C) Ph. # 315-632-1043 Chapter I'm excited about the upcoming year in Scottish Rite and all its challenges. I’d like to talk about the recruiting of new members. Memorial Lodge 648 has received input from a private donor who said he will pay initiation fees for as many as nine new members to join Scottish Rite. Perhaps some Scottish Riters from other lodges would consider doing this as an incentive as well. New members have fun engaging in social events while learning knowledge to improve themselves. The Rose Croix degrees are scheduled to be conferred on November 27th. This includes the 17th & 18th Degrees. Right now I'm trying to get a cast together for the various parts. If you are interested contact me at 315 632-1395. I also have 2 vacant officer’s positions in the Rose Croix line. Contact the office or myself for more information. Richard E. Barrett, 32° Most Wise Master Council Greetings Sovereign Princes. Hope you are all staying safe and enjoying the crisp fall days. By the time you read this another session of COD will be in the books and I am sure it was up to its usual spectacular standards. The Valley is busy prepping for live degree work so remember to volunteer as much as you can to help. As we get back to gathering together in person I would like to say that it will be good to see you all again. There is a lot of excitement and activities in The Valley so lets hope to see some old familiar faces but more importantly, some of the newer members coming out to events and enjoying some good fellowship. On a personal note, when you pay your dues why not round up the amount and give to the charities? Every bit helps and is truly appreciated by those in need. Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country. James McNeal, 32º DSA Sovereign Prince Lodge My Distinguished Brethren and Princes: With the Grace of the Great Architect, September brings the true beginning of our many Masonic outings, events and busy schedules for the ensuing year!! Dependent on the “Word’s” distribution schedule the Valley Fall Kickoff & Brother Bring a Brother Night should be just days away. I’m so excited for the opportunity to be with my fellow Scottish Rite Brothers and hopefully the opportunity to meet new Brethren interested in joining our productive and exciting journey in Scottish Rite at the Valley of Syracuse! This also marks a time for change and great new leadership in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. As of the Annual Session of Supreme Council held in Cleveland, Ohio, New York’s very own Ill. Peter J. Samiec, 33° was named Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill. G Michael Morris, 33° will now serve as Deputy for New York State replacing Ill. David P. Spencer, 33° and Ill. Richard J. Powell, 33° has been elected as an Active Member of Supreme Council. We are also very proud to announce our Commander in Chief, D.B. Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 32° and D.B. Earl L. Tuttle, 32° were coroneted 33° Honorary Members of the Supreme Council. Our deepest congratulations to these outstanding leaders for their accomplishments and dedication to our noble craft. As we are starting a new Masonic year, I also thought it would be a good opportunity to explore the meaning and value of the Lodge of Perfection. Valley of Boston writes on its website: “The 4t through14th degrees are called the Ineffable Degrees because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of the Deity. The degrees amplify the legend of the Master Mason degree, and stories of the biblical era, leading up to the building of King Solomon’s Temple. These degrees are designed to impress more forcefully the teachings of the first three degrees. Each of our degrees takes it theme from one of the many names of God, “God is Love”, “God is Merciful”, “God is Just”. Scottish Rite Masons know that they are not perfect, but that there is a path to Perfection. In the Fourteenth Degree, the final and climactic lesson of the Lodge of Perfection is revealed, a belief in the ever living and true God and a deep reverence for His Holy Name. It is a profoundly religious degree, not dealing in a particular doctrine, but encouraging each of us to worship God at an altar of our individual choice. It is expressive of the deep spiritual roots of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and of our constant endeavor to attain that perfection of character embodied in our concept of a loving Heavenly Father, a personal God.” As we all begin this new Masonic Year let us all reflect upon the lessons of the Craft Degrees and the Ineffable Degrees of the Lodge of Perfection and how they apply to our lives. Let us all strive to embody the lessons of our beautiful Craft. God Bless Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA Thrice Potent Master Hospitaler Greetings Brothers! Labor Day has passed and the hummingbird feeder is back in storage till next spring. Dianne is canning tomatoes, and Syracuse just beat Ohio! I think Fall has arrived. It will be good to see activities reopening in our Valley. Just to follow up on my “growing old” articles, as many of us are approaching 80, our goal is to remain upright and be grateful we made it this far. Very few of us at this stage still have all our original parts, but life is great and worth the struggle of growing old. If anyone has an issue that you would like me to write about, please give me a call and discuss it with me. Please continue to keep those in need… in our thoughts. The Hospitalers Fund is always in need. If you are able to help, please send a check made out to Central City Bodies, and directed for the Hospitalers Fund. If you are in need of some confidential assistance, please contact Bob Tyrrell or myself… We may be able to provide some type of help. Continue to follow safety guidelines… Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962 freeman1574@frontier.com Welcome to My World Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY As you read this we are back in the Center full-time, using the same protocols we followed last year. We were the only Center able to tutor our children face-to-face (across 5ft tables, behind plexiglas dividers, wearing clear masks). It was a major accomplishment on the part of the staff, Board, children and families that we completed the year with no major COVID issues and that we were able to enjoy an in-person Recognition Ceremony to celebrate all. What a fun time was had by all at our very successful Golf Tourney- it never disappoints. We hope you will plan to join us next year. This year we plan to welcome 9 new students and welcome back another 9. We have two new scholars (practitioner trainees) and 5 returning tutors. As always, it will be a busy time. It is my plan to have seen many of you at COD and that many if you will have been able to participate in our Walkathon fundraiser. There are no words to Thank You all for your continued support… Linda L. Martin, Director Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org Phone- (315) 736-0574 Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY 13424 KSA: St. Andrew’s Day Brunch The Knights of St. Andrew would like to welcome everyone back & will celebrate St. Andrew Day (and 62 days until the Burns Supper) with a Brunch at the Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia, NY on Sunday, November 21st at 11:00 AM! Brunch will begin at 11:00 AM and cost will be $33.00 per person. Wives/significant others/guests are invited. This event is open to all! Make your reservation now! This event is open for all! A great opportunity to introduce non-Scottish Rite Brothers to the Rite! Or non-Masons to the Fraternity! Dress is Kilt or business casual. The Brae Loch puts out a great spread for its brunches and Cazenovia is lovely in the fall. Come out and make your reservation for the Burns Supper (to be held at Colemans on 1/22/22). Make your check out to the “Knights of St. Andrew” and mail them to Richard Powell, 4717 Broad Road, Syracuse, NY 13215. Be sure to write "St. Andrew’s Brunch" in the memo area of your check. Reservations are due no later than October 30th, 2021. News from Supreme Council in Cleveland Congratulations are in order for several members of the Valley of Syracuse and others. Illustrious Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, Illustrious Earl L. Tuttle, and Illustrious George N. Caswell, all members of the Valley of Syracuse were coroneted 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector’s General Honorary Members of Supreme Council 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, United States of America at the recent Supreme Council Session in Cleveland, OH D.B. William H. Toth, II, 32° MSA was elected to receive the 33° in 2023 in Louisville, KY. Illustrious G. Michael Morris, 33° Active Member was elected the new Deputy for New York Scottish Rite Masons and Ill∴ David P. Spencer retired as the Deputy and moved to Active Emeritus Status. Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33° was elected Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council 33° Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, United State of America Ill∴ Richard J. Powell, 33° and Ill∴ John R. Patterson, 33° were elected Active Members of Supreme Council, 33° Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ, United States of America. Our New York State Scottish Rite Leadership team in New York State is ready. 2022 Member’s Dues Prior to September 15, 2021 you should have received the invoice for your 2022 Member’s Dues from Supreme Council. A new Member’s Card is included in the envelope with the invoice. If you have not received both the Dues invoice and your new Member’s Dues Card please contact the Valley Office 315-452-7976 immediately. SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL AREA MASONIC LODGES AND MASTER MASONS Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse Invites YOU To a Masonic Lodge Outreach and Scottish Rite “Rite on the Road” Degrees Conferral Program What: A Scottish Rite degree conferral program to confer the 4° “Builder”; the first Scottish Rite degree starting a Master Mason’s journey to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in a Master Mason’s Home Lodge and Community. Where: At a Masonic Lodge building in your Community When: On a scheduled date at a convenient time selected by your Masonic Lodge. A Membership Team representative from Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse will make contact with your Masonic Lodge or you may contact the Valley of Syracuse Office for more information - Phone: (315) 452-7976 / E-mail: ny017@twcny.rr.com  2020’s first ever Virtual Walkathon was a great success, and we thank you for your participation. Our CNY-103 Board of Governors is “kicking-off” Dyslexia Month with its 3 & 5 K walk on Saturday, October 2, 2021, and continuing our Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia Program Booklet. |
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