Calendar
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
[email protected] / (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
[email protected]
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- [email protected]
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 [email protected] or [email protected] .
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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
[email protected] / (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
[email protected]
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- [email protected]
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 [email protected] or [email protected] .
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]