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 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. New Sovereign Grand Commander New York's very own Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council was elected Sovereign Grand Commander  32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemasonry, NMJ Deputy Changes in New York Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council retired as Deputy for New York and is now an Active Emeritus Member of Supreme Council. Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council is the new Deputy for New York State.  Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° New Active Members for New YorkIll∴ Richard J. Powell 33°, Valley of Syracuse, was elected and installed an Active Member of Supreme Council and Ill∴ John R. Patterson, Jr., 33°, Valley of Troy was elected an Active member of Supreme Council.  Ill∴ Richard J. Powell 33°, Valley of Syracuse
Three from the Valley of Syracuse were coroneted Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, 33°, Honorary Members of Supreme Council Ill∴ Lawrence W. Egnaczyk, 33° Ill∴ George B. Caswell, 33° Ill∴ Earl L. Tuttle, 33° New 33° Candidate from the Valley of SyracuseD. B. William H. Toth, II, 32° MSA was elected to receive the 33° in 2023 at the Annual Session in Louisville, KY.  Calendar
August Aug 23 Trustees Meeting 6:15 p.m. /Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live meeting at Masonic Center September Sept. 13 Valley Fall Kickoff & Brother Bring A Brother Night at MMC Social 6:00 p.m. /Dinner 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 4 Bodies Officer’s Training Meeting 7:30 p.m. Live Meeting at Masonic Center Refreshments to follow meeting 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 Consistory Greetings, By now, if you have provided the Valley of Syracuse office with your current mailing address, all our members should have received the Schedule for 2021- 2022 Valley of Syracuse events. Our events this summer have gotten us off to a great start. The Teddy Bear Classic Golf Outing was a huge success, and you could not have asked for better weather or view of the Otisco Valley area. Many thanks to Ill:. Craig Cobb for Organizing this event. The following Day we had another great event with the Family Life Outing and Picnic at the Cicero American Legion Post. My thanks to Sharon Swan for keeping the registration table working smoothly and keeping us organized. Suzanne Crapser provided music and Karaoke to keep the event festive. Just watch out when Terry Byard gets a microphone in his hand. The proceeds from both events went to Benefit Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY. As I am writing this prior to the August 20 Syracuse Mets Baseball Event I prayed for good weather for the game and the fireworks show that followed. I ask that everyone carefully read the schedule and write these events on your calendars. I know there are conflicts at times with other Masonic events in our Districts, but please support our events as often as you can. September 13 th is the Valley Fall Kick-off & B.B.A.B. Night. Even if you don’t have a Master Mason to invite, you may know a gentleman that may have an interest in Freemasonry. We need to work on The Valley of Excellence Program, especially attracting new members. We have the Rite on the Road Program available to create new Scottish Rite Brothers right in their own Lodges. Our first outing with this program earned the Valley of Syracuse 4 new members. This program will work for us, all we need to do is promote it to our respective Lodges. One final note, the Class Sponsor for 2021-2022 is Ill:. David P. Spencer 33° Deputy for New York State. 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 No News Received… Richard E. Barrett, 32° Most Wise Master Council Greeting Brother Knights. Here we are enjoying summer and ready to start a new Masonic year! Let’s hope that this Masonic year can be close to normal. Your Valley officers are excited to get back to putting on the excellent degrees the Valley of Syracuse is known for. The Valley office has been working hard to ensure that we follow all safety protocols and still enjoy some good fellowship. This is a good time to make a pitch for some new faces to assist with putting on degrees either on stage or behind the scenes, all help is always greatly appreciated. One of the things we would like to see is more of is new members initiated so we can work toward a Valley of Excellence Award; we are not really far away from earning this prestigious award. Remember we do have The Rite on The Road that can be presented at a Blue Lodge. Stay safe, stay healthy. God Bless each of you, your families, all Masons, our service men and women and this great country. James McNeal, 32º DSA Sovereign Prince Lodge Good Morning Princes: It’s the “Dawn” of a Great new Masonic Year and boy does the Valley have an exciting lineup of events. Having finished off the summer with a truly outstanding family Life BBQ and an evening at the Syracuse Mets Baseball Game we are ready for the September 13th 2021-2022 Fall Kick-Off and Brother Bring a Brother Event to highlight our exciting new year. This is also a great opportunity for all Valley Members to bring a Masonic Friend along to enjoy the “Grilled to Order” Steak Bake and learn more about the Scottish Rite. During the month of September, the Valley will also be conducting Officer Training and participating in the Council of Deliberation. Quickly following will be the Oct 11th Conferral of the 4th and 14th Degrees: October 18th White Hat & Recognition Night and on Oct 25th, the 22nd & 32nd Degrees will be conferred up in Norwood. This will be a great opportunity for all those who have been waiting for their degrees during the COVID period to finally get their 32nd. On a more somber note, my Princes we have lived through some tough times over the last few decades from the Global War on Terrorism; to the growing Civil unrest; to the Global War on Pandemics. These events have truly highlighted our need for front line heroes in our communities’ states and Country. Because of this the Supreme Council is rolling out the First Responders Campaign this fall (Visit the Scottish Rite NMJ member center to learn more). This also highlights to me the ever-increasing need for Good True Men in our Fraternity to spread the Light of Brotherly Love and Relief and Truth throughout the world. Will you join me, Princes, in renewing our personal Masonic vigor and perhaps making another Good Man a Little Better by introducing him to the Scottish Rite. See you in the Masonic trenches my Friends!!!! God Bless Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA Thrice Potent Master Hospitaler Greetings Brothers, I hope all of you had a nice summer, despite the Covid concerns that are ongoing. In my previous article I addressed physical changes in our later years. This month our emotional issues due to aging will be the topic. It is funny how we continue to think we are much younger that we actually are. Things that we take for granted like getting a thirty year mortgage somehow are now cast in a different light. Our head tells us one thing, but the mirror says something else. Dealing with the reality that time is now shorter can be a difficult concept. What we can consider is how to live each day to the fullest, instead of constantly planning something off in the future. Try to accept the fact that we have been lucky to have made it this far, and approach each day with a positive perspective. 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, and if you hurry there may be some new Scottish Rite masks left. Stop by the Office and buy one. 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 safe guidelines… Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962 freeman1574@frontier.com Welcome to My World Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY At this writing we are still in flux for the coming academic year. As you read this we will have completed two fundraisers: The Golf Tourney and a Brookes BBQ fundraiser. My Thanks to all who attended or supported us in any way. If you couldn’t get out for these perhaps you can join us for October’s Walk-a-Thon. Next month I hope to be able to bring you specific updates on the coming year so ‘stay tuned’ Linda L. Martin, Director Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org Phone- (315) 736-0574 Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY 13424 Scottish Rite Leadership changes for New York State Announced The New York State Scottish Rite Masons have a new Deputy for New York as result of the actions taken at the 2021 Supreme Council 33° AASR, NMJ Session in Cleveland, Ohio. Illustrious David P. Spencer, 33° Active Member completed his term as the Deputy for New York and retired from being an Active Member of Supreme Council moving to Active Emeritus Member. Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council was elected Deputy for New York replacing Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° Active Emeritus Member of Supreme Council. A special thank you to Ill∴ David Spencer and his wife Gale, for their many years of dedicated service to the Rite. Your wisdom, knowledge, and dedicated service to Scottish Rite will be missed by many. We offer congratulations to Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° Active Member and Deputy for New York and your Wife Ruth, as you begin your new duties. The Valley of Syracuse officers and members offer their ongoing support in coming future. 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 New Members Initiative Now is the time for Master Masons to obtain “More Light” in Masonry. Central City Bodies invites all Master Masons in Central New York who are not Scottish Rite members to join the Valley of Syracuse and to increase your knowledge about Free Masonry. The Class Sponsor for the 2021-2022 Class is Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council and Deputy for New York. Join the Valley as we celebrate and thank Illustrious Brother Spencer for his many years of Masonic service. He is retiring as the Deputy for New York at the 2021 Supreme Council Session in Cleveland, OH. Now is the opportunity for the Valley of Syracuse members to honor him. Plan to attend the Valley of Syracuse’s Annual “Steak bake” Kick-off dinner and information session as a guest of the Valley of Syracuse to learn more about Scottish Rite Masonry. We think you will be impressed by what we have to offer a Master Mason seeking more light and masonic fellowship. As I said, potential new members are guests of the Valley for this event. A reservation for dinner is required. Make that reservation by contacting the Valley Office at 315-452-7976 or adminny017@twcny.rr.com. Deadline date for reservations is September 7, 2021. The Valley of Syracuse has a full schedule of meetings, events, and degree conferrals planned for the 2021-2022 Masonic year (August I, 2021 thru July 31, 2022). Our ladies are invited to attend several open meetings and social events giving them the opportunity to enjoy new friends, renew old friendships, and enjoy an evening out. The average cost to attend a dinner and program evening is $15.00 per person. The cost to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Syracuse is a very reasonable amount. The initiation fee payable when you submit a petition to join the Valley is $ 110.00. Our Annual Member’s dues are $ 86.00 per year. Your member’s dues for the year you join are included in the Initiation Fee. You must be a Master Mason; in good standing in your Masonic Lodge to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. Scottish Rite Freemasonry in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction is comprised of four Bodies; Lodge of Perfection (4th thru the14th Degrees); Council Princes of Jerusalem (15th 16th Degrees; Chapter of Rose Croix (17th & 18th Degrees) & the Consistory (19th thru the 32nd Degrees). The 33rd degree is a conferred degree received for exceptional service to Scottish Rite Masonry and humankind. To start your Scottish Rite Members journey, contact the Valley of Syracuse office to make a reservation for the September 13, 2021 Event. Submit a petition to join the Valley of Syracuse providing a copy of your Masonic Lodge Member’s card and the initiation fee. Receive the degrees There are twenty-nine (29) degrees in Scottish Rite Masonry. You must receive a minimum of Five degrees to become a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. Two degrees; the 4° “Builder” and 32° “Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret” including the Knighting Ceremony are mandatory. Any three (3) other degrees are required. The office will notify you confirming the dates of the degrees conferrals. Normal dress for degree events is a shirt and tie with dress slacks and jacket. Golf shirts and slacks are considered business casual and acceptable for the Kickoff event. Valley officers wear tuxedoes for the degree conferral meetings Please contact the Scottish Rite Valley of Syracuse office (315) 452-7976 if you have any questions Jim Swan Valley Secretary Valley of Syracuse Obituary Notices In memory of Valley of Syracuse Scottish Rite members whose deaths were reported to the Valley office March 2020 thru July 2021 Name Date of Death Donald J. Stray, 32° March 28, 2020 Fred D. Pollard, 32⁰ May 15, 2020 Israel Woodford, 32⁰ June 21, 2020 Albert G. Lintel, Jr., 32° April 25, 2019 Milo J. Peterson, 33⁰ July 28, 2020 Albert W. Sitts, 32° August 11. 2020 Leroy J. Forbes, 32° September 7, 2020 Lewis A. Fergerson, 32° September 4, 2020 Mourad Tarpinian, 33° October 6, 2020 Glenn N. Latimer, 32° December 13, 2020 Frederick Noble, 32° December 13, 2020 Leon Milner, 32° February 10, 2021 William R. Porteous, 32° January 11, 2021 Robert F. Coulter, 32° April 9, 2021 Alan N. Timmerman, 32° April 14, 2021 Harold F. Clark, Jr., 32° November 17, 2020 Donald B. Hanson, 32° April 3, 2021 James P. Hall, 32° April 7, 2021 Anson S. Piper, Jr., 32° March 31, 2021 David A. Stevenson, 32° May 25, 2021 Robert H. Smith, 32° May 25, 2021 Waldo S. Lyman, 32° June 10, 2021 Walter Vladachek, 32° December 12, 2020 David J. Freeman, 32° June 19, 2021 Robert C. Torgerson, 32° December 19, 2019 Richard P. Gunsalus, 32° August 2, 2021 The Secretary thanks all who inform the Valley Office when a loved one passes away. We follow the local Syracuse Post Standard newspaper Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week to record the deaths of our current and former members. The Secretary is particularly thankful to those who report the passing of our current and former Members now living outside of the immediate surrounding area of Syracuse whose obituary notices are not published in the Syracuse Post Standard newspaper. Annual Member’s Dues Payments The 2022 Annual Member’s Dues Invoices have been sent to you by from Supreme Council. You are scheduled to receive a new Member’s Card this year. Please pay your Member’s dues as promptly as possible. If you have any questions regarding your 2022 Member’s Dues please contact the office. (315) 452-7976. Valley Secretary’s Office.   
Calendar June 2021 Jun 7 Trustees Annual / Executive Committee “ZOOM” Meeting 7:00 p.m. Jun 14 Knights of St. Andrew In-Person Meeting 7:30 PM Note: We will continue to send Specific Event invitation notices from the office for all personal and virtual future events as we are allowed to meet. Dates and times for all events are subject to change as we continue to work around the COVID-19 Pandemic Meeting restrictions We are taking direction from the Grand Master, Sovereign Grand Commander, and the Memorial Masonic Temple Corporation Trustees directing the scheduling of meetings and events in the North Syracuse Masonic Memorial Center. Consistory Greetings, What a year we have had in the Valley of Syracuse! Thanks to the talent, skills and dedication of our members the Valley of Syracuse was able to present programs for our Scottish Rite Brothers to participate in while sitting in the comfort and safety of their homes. For this I am extremely grateful. Many of our programs would not have been possible if they did not receive the support of Ill.: David P. Spencer, 33° Deputy for New York State. We presented two virtual radio degrees, the 7th and 23rd degrees with the talents of the Ill.: Gary Hartman, 33° and Ill.: Richard J. Powell, 33°, these degrees were adapted, and special scenes and effects added to enhance the presentation of these degrees. Thanks to D.B. Terry Byard, 32°, M.S.A. and D.B. William H. Toth II, 32° M.S.A. respectively for casting these degrees. Many compliments were received for the presentation of these degrees. My thanks to all the cast members who took part. Other virtual events were a special Music program presented by D.B. James Nelson, 32° M.S.A., The Robert Burns Supper was presented by Ill.: Richard J. Powell, 33°and was a success. The Children’s Dyslexia Center Virtual Gala fundraiser was successful. S.P.R.S. Gary Hamburg, 32° and the M.W.M. of the Chapter of Rose Croix put a cast together a cast for a live presentation of the Feast of the Paschal Lamb. This was live streamed for the benefit of those who could not attend in person due to Covid restrictions still in place, thanks to the skills of S.P.R.S. Joseph Stabb, 32°. Joe will be missed as he leaves for Tennessee in August to accept a teaching position there, Good Luck Joe! Our first Rite on the Road presented by Terry brought in 4 new members, Good job Terry! Thanks to S.P.R.S. James McNeal for taking on the task of organizing the D.S.A. members into a vital service group to become involved in activities that will enhance the events in our Valley. I was pleased that we Knighted 9 of our newest members S.P.R.S. 32° A.A.S.R. Thanks for my Knighting team of Ill.: David E. Barnes, 33°, Ill.: Richard J. Powell, 33° and D.B. Douglas H. Storey, 32° M.S.A. We still have many Brother’s waiting to receive their 32 nd degree as soon as we can schedule another live event. If your Lodge would like a Scottish Rite program for your Trestleboard please contact our office. Special thanks go to our talented and dedicated office staff, Ill.: James D. Swan Jr., 33°, Sharon Swan and Sharon Fox. We are lucky to have them there. 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 Chapter of Rose Criox’s year is drawing to a close, as I pen this article, with the election of new officers that was held on May 10 th . As the elected officers of the chapter have chosen to advance in their positions this will be my last article to my fellow brothers as Most Wise Master of the chapter. The year was short due to the Covid 19 pandemic with the chapter limited to one event and no dinners. I am very thankful to all my fellow brothers that participated in the Feast of the Paschal Lamb which I felt was well done and honored those members who have passed on. This event may have been the first to be shown on the internet live by the Valley of Syracuse, but I trust not the last. Thank you to the new Senior Warden, Joe Stabb, for his experience to video this event live online. I would be remiss not to say Thank You also to Caleb Haines and Hank Havener, both Past Most Wise Masters, for their support and training while I served as Junior and Senior Warden. I trust that I have given to both Richard Barrett, the new Most Wise Master and Joe Stabb, Senior Warden, enough support and encouragement to perform their duties in the coming year. Remember that I am only a phone call away for advice and support. The greatest Thank You needs to be expressed to the Administration staff (Jim, Sharon and Sharon), Larry Egnaczyk, Terry Byard (one of my sponsors for the Valley) and Jim McNeal for their encouragement, support and to do what is necessary to see that the Valley of Syracuse is the best possible in the Northern Jurisdiction. I have enjoyed this year, and to those I have not mentioned personally in this article but who have helped to make me a better Scottish Rite member, big Thank You. I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming events as the Valley gets back to business as usual. Gary W. Hamburg, 32° Most Wise Master Council Greetings Sovereign Princes. People are planting flowers and golfing, birds are singing in the early morning and people are actually outside – could it be that summer is finally coming to Central New York? I for one hope so because that means that getting together, at least in some capacity, can’t be far behind. By the time you read this the Valley will have installed the officers for the next year. Let’s hope that this year we can do some live events, in a safe way of course. I wanted to take a moment to wish all the fathers out there a Happy Father’s Day on June 20th. Also don’t forget that Flag Day is June 14th so please fly our nation's flag with pride. One thing that we would like to see more of is ideas from Brothers who are not officers, you never know if something will work until you try it. We have some of the most innovative and creative Brothers in all of Scottish Rite here in your Valley, let’s hear from you. Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country. James McNeal, 32º DSA Sovereign Prince Lodge Greetings Princes: By the time of this writing, we should be full into our summer months, with fun and family in the great outdoors! We have many hopes that this summer brings renewed freedom from the long and laborious restrictions of COVID 19. Speaking of renewal, this Summer also marks renewed spirit in the Valley of Syracuse. May 10 th the Valley hosted its annual meeting, election and installation of Officers. Several Officers will be remaining in their positions, a few will be moving up, and a couple of new leaders have stepped up to play a more active role in the Valley. I know all are excited about serving the Valley and working hard to make the 2021-2022 season the best term ever. Congratulations to the entire Valley Leadership team for their dedication to our gentile craft. Among the renewed spirit, is a project to enhance interest in the Valleys Knights of St. Andrew Chapter. The Knights of St. Andrew is a service club with the mission is to assist the Presiding Officers of the four Central City Bodies in the events and degrees of the Valley all while having fun with a Scottish flair. On Monday, May 24, 2021, the Syracuse Chapter held a reorganizational Zoom Meeting and plan on hosting an in-person evening of initiation, election and installation of officers on Monday, June 14 th . I highly recommend all our new Princes to get involved and attend the June 14 th Meeting. Also, we are so happy to say our 2021 Family Life Picnic is ON and scheduled for Saturday August 7th , at the Cicero Legion. It is sure to be a great Family event with great BBQ and games for the whole Family. As the Leadership team continues to develop a content-filled program for the Valley, we hope you all will find renewed interest in the Scottish Rite and come out and support your valley. If you have found it to be an important part of your Masonic experience, ask a Brother to Join. With Thursday Night at the Rite, Rite on the Road, and active Valley resources it's easier than ever to get started. In closing, The Lodge of Perfection and the Valley want to wish you and your Families the absolute best of summers, with warmth, sunshine, freedom, and Fun. God Bless! Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA Thrice Potent Master Hospitaler Greetings Brothers, In last month’s article I said that I would address some of the issues of growing old. Each decade of our life is devoted to a specific task….for example, buying a home, raising a family, and planning our retirement. At age 70, ( for those of us lucky enough to get there ), we begin to address our mortality. In my early seventies I began to notice a change in my abilities. What once was a brisk walk out to get the mail, has now slowed so that I have to stop and catch my breath. Things that I always did now became harder – such as maintaining the car, and doing yard work. Each year seems to bring on a new ache or pain, and a referral to another specialist. Aging is not just a physical adaptation, but also an emotional one. Next month, I will address the emotional interaction with aging. 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, and if you hurry there may be some new Scottish Rite masks left. Stop by the Office and buy one. 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 safe guidelines… Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962 freeman1574@frontier.com Welcome to My World Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY All of us at the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY are finding it hard to believe that we are coming to the end of our academic year. It does not seem possible that we have done this last year following all the protocols for COVID-19 and due to that, had no first-hand issues with COVID. That being said, it does not mean that we did not have attendance issues on the part of both tutors and children due to possible exposure outside of the Center. We pray that next year will find us being able to resume a more normal schedule. We will have nine students returning next year, and at this time, are planning on welcoming eight new children. We have recruited a new class of three tutor/scholars for next fall and have two scholars from the last two years completing their training this month. Busy time!!! We were deeply sorry to not have our Recognition Ceremony last June due to the pandemic and are very happy to be able to acknowledge all of the children and tutors from the last two years this June. Even though we cannot open the event to the public, as we have in the past (it is an Invitation/Reservation only admittance, following current COVID guidelines), I want to reiterate that this only happens because of your continued support of our program. The Center continues to be busy with activity as tutors help their children close down their year (I am sure you will understand why we will not have a Summer Session this year), I am busy doing Post- Assessments on all of the children (another thing that did not happen last year due to COVID) and we are working on our schedule and roster for this coming fall. Gineal keeps us all on track, making sure we complete all of the End-of-Year requirements for Headquarters. Although I cannot hope to see many of you at the Recognition Ceremony, I do hope to get to see as many as possible at the Annual Golf Tourney on August 6 th at Vesper Hills Golf Course. I am no threat to anyone as I have not played golf since our last Tourney. Also, keep a lookout for our Fall events and new of next year’s GALA. Blessing to all and have a Super Summer! Linda L. Martin, Director Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org Phone- (315) 736-0574 Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY PO Box 638 Oriskany, NY 13424 2021 Teddy Bear Golf Classic Reserve Friday August 6, 2021. The live Teddy Bear Classic Golf Tournament to support Children’s Dyslexia Center -Central New York is back in 2021. The Captain and Crew format tournament tees off at 10:00 a.m. at Vesper Hills Golf Course in Vesper, NY (Tully) with refreshments at the turn and a pork BB-Q when you finish. Cost is $100.00 per golfer. Ladies and non Masonic golfers are welcome. Contact Craig Cobb (315) 446-0625; cobb3@verizon.net or the Valley of Syracuse office (315) 452-7976; ny017@twcny.rr.com if you have questions. Hole sponsors with a sign on the tee of the hole you sponsor are welcomed at $100.00 per hole. One hundred (100) Tickets are also available to win a custom fitted driver or $ 300.00 at $ 20.00 per ticket. Contact Craig Cobb or the Valley office to enter the drawing. 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 Annual Member’s Dues Payments A Notice to all members of the Valley of Syracuse - The collection cycle for paying Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R., Valley of Syracuse Annual Member’s Dues was changed by Supreme Council effective August 2020. Member’s Dues notices for 2021 were sent from Supreme Council to all members in August 2020. If you have paid your Member’s Dues for 2021 and prior years if owed; thank you. If you have not paid your 2021 Member’s Dues to date. Please do so as soon as possible. Special notices will be sent out from Supreme Council to all members who are not current in their Member’s Dues payments in a few weeks. Please contact the Valley office if you are experiencing difficulty in paying your dues. 315-492-7976 or ny017@twcny.rr.com Your Scottish Rite membership in the Central City Bodies for all members owing dues for years 2019 and prior on June 10, 2021 will be suspended effective June 10, 2021. You will receive your 2022 Member’s Dues invoice sent from Supreme Council by the end of August 2021. Please take notice that your 2022 Member’s Dues will increase by $3.00 for 2022 due to an increase in the Supreme Council Assessments charged to every member. Summer events Two very successful summertime Family Life programs; a baseball game night at the Syracuse Chiefs, now the Syracuse Mets, at the north side ballpark and a “Family Life” picnic at Cicero American Legion Post run in past years were very popular and well attended events. Both events were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. We are in the preliminary planning stages to reinstate these events during the 2021 Summer months with our ability to host these events totally in the hands of the status of the COVID-19 restrictions regarding social gatherings A date for the ball game event has not been set. The Family life picnic is tentatively scheduled for Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Cicero American Legion facilities. Keep these events in mind as the days go by and hopefully we will be able to hold these events in the coming months. Your comments and thoughts about these events are welcomed by your office staff and Valley officers. |
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