Calendar
June 2019
June 03 Officers Public Installation
Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Install 7:30 p.m.
June 10 Valley Trustees 6:15 p.m. / Executive Committee 7:00 p.m.
Jun 15 (Saturday) Knights of St. Andrew’s Bannockburn Banquet @Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia
Social 5:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:00 p.m.
July 2019
Jul 20 (Saturday) Family Life Outing Picnic @Cicero American Legion
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Food served 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
August 2019
Aug 2 (Friday) “Teddy Bear Golf Classic” Fund Raiser for Children’s Dyslexia Center, CNY
Registration 9:30 a.m. / Shot Gun Start 10: 00 a.m.
Aug 16 (Friday) Syracuse Mets Baseball Game Event
First pitch 6:05 p.m.
Food & Beverages; Fireworks after the game
Consistory
Well as we move into June we find the end of our Masonic year and the end of my term as Commander in Chief. It has gone by quickly and I have had a lot of fun and accomplished quite a bit during my time the past 2 years. One of the biggest accomplishments is the restart of Masonic Family picnic which will be July 20th . Lynn and I have made many new friends and even caught up with some old ones in our travel. I look forward to seeing everyone there to have fun and enjoy fellowship.
I would like to thank the membership for their support over the past 2 years. I especially would like to thank members of the office, Sharon Fox, Sharon Swain and Ill. James Swain 33° for all the hard work and support during this time. They have been great in being sure things get done, keeping me in line and keeping the Valley running smoothly.
My main support and who keeps me in line is my wife Lynn. She has been by my side during this time in everything I have done over the past couple years and has been my rock. She has always been there to support me in all my Masonic adventures.
I pledge my support to the incoming Commander in Chief, DB Lawrence Egnaczyk 32° MSA and all the incoming Valley Officers. I will be there to help out whenever needed. I am looking forward to the Valley continuing to grow in membership, fellowship, and activities.
I hope to see you in Lodge
D.B. Garry L. Visconti, 32° MSA
Commander in Chief
Chapter
Dear Brethren,
As June and the warmth of summer is upon us, I wish to warmly express what an honor it was to serve the Valley of Syracuse and thank all in our greater Masonic community for welcoming me. It was a wonderful time, reminded me of how small the world is and continues to provide comfort in knowing that the Scottish Rite stands as a lighthouse shining sanctuary and refuge to the weary and wayward traveler. By honoring our A.’.A.’.S.’.R.’. tradition, staying present, and being mindful of the future our craft continues to harmonize quality and quantity and the Rite as practiced is sure to evolve and prosper. It shall prosper for it is here where our distinguished intergenerational chain continue in pursuit of the Kadosh.
For any Mason not a member of the Scottish Rite, know it is a rewarding place for Masonic work; it is where we can increasingly “Try” to refine and apply our blue lodge lessons. It is where we continue chipping away at the old block, practicing balance, tolerance, humility, prudence, and equanimity in search of further light. It is where we learn to adapt gracefully and of the arts of independence, interdependence, community and of our personal responsibility to work T.’.T.’.G.’.O.’.T.’.G.’.A.’.O.’.T.’.U.’.
“This hill though high I covent ascend;
The difficulty will not me offend;
For I perceive the way of life lies here.
Come, pluck up, heart; let’s neither faint nor fear.” -John Bunyan
Until we meet again may peace be with you and I wish you all a blessed, safe, and profitable summer. Good luck to all new body heads. See ya soon.
Sincerely & Fraternally,
Caleb Haines, 32°
Most Wise Master
Council
Greetings Princes,
When I saw the heartbreaking pictures of Notre Dame on fire, the terrible destruction of the roof and spire, I recalled when I had the opportunity to see it in person while my wife and I were on our honeymoon. During that trip we saw numerous churches and cathedrals. Each with their own unique personalities yet sharing many similar characteristics. Some of my thoughts were about those who built the cathedral, those who had laid the foundation in conformity to the vision of the master builder, yet, with the scope and size of such works, those who laid the first levels of this grand center of worship would never see it completed. Through many decades work has been done, additions, changes, yet the main vision remains.
I have visited Saint John the Devine Cathedral in Manhattan and was fortunate to have a tour behind the main walls, up into the higher areas of this Cathedral. Seeing it from this new viewpoint brought in new and greater appreciation for those who worked on constructing it. Yet, even with the use of more modern means of building, the work takes decades, generations, to bring it to where it is today, and more work is still planned.
Our craft is blessed to be associated with those who labored throughout the world to build inspiring places where people go to worship and to feel peace, renewing their faith surrounded by a place that was built on the faith of those who started the work who would never see the last stone put in place. Faith of their foundation being added to and expanded upon by future generations of the craft. Our work within the Bodies of Scottish Rite, and our craft Lodges and all the other Masonic organizations are no different in that aspect. The labors various leaders and brethren do help form what is to come from those who follow after us. We have hope and some faith that the works we have done in the craft will keep it strong, will bring support to future generations.
Notre Dame suffered terrible damage, yet so far, the main structures remain, it can be repaired. It is testament to the earlier generations who built the cathedral having done their work well. Our craft continues to bring light and to help shape men to be better men. It is a blessing we have had so many past masters of the craft who laid a strong foundation so that our current and our future generations can keep refining and building upon these temples made
not with hands, and can have confidence that those who follow after us, even if they know us not, will see the effects of what we have built upon.
I thank you all for the support and help you have given me through the three years I’ve been blessed to be Sovereign Prince. I look forward to the future generations of those who take up this role, and build it ever higher, and ever better. I am grateful to you that gave me the opportunity to have done my small part.
Fraternally,
James A. Nelson, 32º
Sovereign Prince
Lodge
It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I write this article, as this will be the last article I write as the Thrice Potent Master for the Lodge of Perfection.
First and foremost I would like to thank my wife Rachel for always allowing me to attend the various meetings and social gatherings that I have over these past two years. Without her love and support, I wouldn’t be able to do as much as I have with in the Valley of Syracuse. So thank you Rachel for always supporting me and attending events with me.
Secondly, I want to thank my Deputy Master, Brother Terry Byard, for all of the hard work and dedication that he has given me and the valley. He has helped keep me on track and has coordinated many degrees and rehearsals over my term and I couldn’t have been as successful if he wasn’t in my corner. So thank you Terry. I couldn’t think of better hands to pass the lodge off to than you. You’ve been a true friend and inspiration and I have enjoyed working side by side with you.
Third, I would like to thank the members of the Valley office, Jim and Sharon Swan and Sharon Fox. I have received countless emails and phone calls asking for information and reminding me of the work that needs to be done. They are the glue that holds the valley together and help the valley thrive as it has over the years.
And lastly, I want to thank every brother in the valley. Thank you call for coming out to the meetings and social events to show your support for the valley. Thank you all for the help, guidance, and mentorship that you have provided to help me with my journey as the Thrice Potent Master. It has definitely been a memorable experience and I look forward to continuing my journey throughout the future.
In June, we only have a few days of gathering. We have the Installation of Officers on
the 3 rd of June. We also have a Trustees and Executive Committee meeting on the 10 th
of June. And finally we have the Knights of St. Andrew: Bannockburn Banquet. Please
come out and enjoy that time with the valley. I’ve heard we will have a great meal and
even better company.
Thank you for all of the support and mentorship that I have received during my tenure. I am truly grateful for all of the assistance that I have received from the valley. I hope to see you all again soon!
Fraternally,
Ken Sterling, 32°
Thrice Potent Master
Welcome to My World
Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY
It always seems nearly impossible that another year has ‘flown’ by when we reach this time of year. The Center is bustling with end-of-year activities such as recruiting tutor-scholar’s for next year, Post Assessments, Game Days (as children turn in the Game Day Certificates they received in their plastic Easter Eggs), organizing our Summer Schedule and Recognition Ceremony and
paper work. Lots and lots of paperwork.
At the end of each year I conduct a post-assessment with each child in areas relating to reading. The same assessment was administered when the children entered the program. The results are computed and entered into the database system located in Lexington. (The results from all Centers are compiled and used when we are involved in national and international studies and to
track our successes and validity within our program.) After the post-assessments I meet with each family, child and tutor to discuss the overall and annual achievements made by the child. At this time plans for the coming year and/or suggestions for the children as the complete our program are discussed.
This is also the time that trainers (Karen and Alyssa have Initial Level Scholars and I have Advanced Scholars) are finishing up training, grading papers and administering final exams. All the tutors are responsible for end of year reports on each of the children they tutor and Gineal processes and files these reports and the Center and with Lexington. Gineal and I will continue to
work on end-of-year paperwork which will be sent to Lexington before the end of August.
As you can see- there is no grass growing under our feet at this time of year. I am still processing new child applications (we are rapidly reaching our limit as we have more than two years’ worth of children on the waitlist and have fewer people coming in for the tutor-training. The challenges never end. We ask for your continued thoughts and ideas- do tell your friends and neighbors
who might be interested in becoming a Certified Tutor.
Again, we hope to see some of you at our Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 11th in the Pavilion at the OES Campus at 6:30. We plan to have the pleasure of having one of our former children speak at this event. We would love to have you come- just let us know.
Please remember our upcoming Teddy Bear Classic golf tourney on August 2nd.
Linda L. Martin, Director
Email- lmartin@cnyclc.org
Phone- (315) 736-0574
Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY
PO Box 638
Oriskany, NY 13424
Scottish Rite Night with the Mets
The Valley of Syracuse has reserved Friday, August 16, 2019 for a night at the Ballgame event. We will be at the 1st Base Terrace venue. This location will accommodate up to 35 guests. The menu and pricing will be forthcoming.
The Syracuse Mets will be playing the Norfolk Tides at 7:05 pm. The Buffet is served for 90 minutes. There will also be fireworks that evening. If the event is a success, we can expand the event on a future date.
See you at the Game,
Larry Egnaczyk
June 2019
June 03 Officers Public Installation
Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Install 7:30 p.m.
June 10 Valley Trustees 6:15 p.m. / Executive Committee 7:00 p.m.
Jun 15 (Saturday) Knights of St. Andrew’s Bannockburn Banquet @Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia
Social 5:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:00 p.m.
July 2019
Jul 20 (Saturday) Family Life Outing Picnic @Cicero American Legion
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Food served 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
August 2019
Aug 2 (Friday) “Teddy Bear Golf Classic” Fund Raiser for Children’s Dyslexia Center, CNY
Registration 9:30 a.m. / Shot Gun Start 10: 00 a.m.
Aug 16 (Friday) Syracuse Mets Baseball Game Event
First pitch 6:05 p.m.
Food & Beverages; Fireworks after the game
Consistory
Well as we move into June we find the end of our Masonic year and the end of my term as Commander in Chief. It has gone by quickly and I have had a lot of fun and accomplished quite a bit during my time the past 2 years. One of the biggest accomplishments is the restart of Masonic Family picnic which will be July 20th . Lynn and I have made many new friends and even caught up with some old ones in our travel. I look forward to seeing everyone there to have fun and enjoy fellowship.
I would like to thank the membership for their support over the past 2 years. I especially would like to thank members of the office, Sharon Fox, Sharon Swain and Ill. James Swain 33° for all the hard work and support during this time. They have been great in being sure things get done, keeping me in line and keeping the Valley running smoothly.
My main support and who keeps me in line is my wife Lynn. She has been by my side during this time in everything I have done over the past couple years and has been my rock. She has always been there to support me in all my Masonic adventures.
I pledge my support to the incoming Commander in Chief, DB Lawrence Egnaczyk 32° MSA and all the incoming Valley Officers. I will be there to help out whenever needed. I am looking forward to the Valley continuing to grow in membership, fellowship, and activities.
I hope to see you in Lodge
D.B. Garry L. Visconti, 32° MSA
Commander in Chief
Chapter
Dear Brethren,
As June and the warmth of summer is upon us, I wish to warmly express what an honor it was to serve the Valley of Syracuse and thank all in our greater Masonic community for welcoming me. It was a wonderful time, reminded me of how small the world is and continues to provide comfort in knowing that the Scottish Rite stands as a lighthouse shining sanctuary and refuge to the weary and wayward traveler. By honoring our A.’.A.’.S.’.R.’. tradition, staying present, and being mindful of the future our craft continues to harmonize quality and quantity and the Rite as practiced is sure to evolve and prosper. It shall prosper for it is here where our distinguished intergenerational chain continue in pursuit of the Kadosh.
For any Mason not a member of the Scottish Rite, know it is a rewarding place for Masonic work; it is where we can increasingly “Try” to refine and apply our blue lodge lessons. It is where we continue chipping away at the old block, practicing balance, tolerance, humility, prudence, and equanimity in search of further light. It is where we learn to adapt gracefully and of the arts of independence, interdependence, community and of our personal responsibility to work T.’.T.’.G.’.O.’.T.’.G.’.A.’.O.’.T.’.U.’.
“This hill though high I covent ascend;
The difficulty will not me offend;
For I perceive the way of life lies here.
Come, pluck up, heart; let’s neither faint nor fear.” -John Bunyan
Until we meet again may peace be with you and I wish you all a blessed, safe, and profitable summer. Good luck to all new body heads. See ya soon.
Sincerely & Fraternally,
Caleb Haines, 32°
Most Wise Master
Council
Greetings Princes,
When I saw the heartbreaking pictures of Notre Dame on fire, the terrible destruction of the roof and spire, I recalled when I had the opportunity to see it in person while my wife and I were on our honeymoon. During that trip we saw numerous churches and cathedrals. Each with their own unique personalities yet sharing many similar characteristics. Some of my thoughts were about those who built the cathedral, those who had laid the foundation in conformity to the vision of the master builder, yet, with the scope and size of such works, those who laid the first levels of this grand center of worship would never see it completed. Through many decades work has been done, additions, changes, yet the main vision remains.
I have visited Saint John the Devine Cathedral in Manhattan and was fortunate to have a tour behind the main walls, up into the higher areas of this Cathedral. Seeing it from this new viewpoint brought in new and greater appreciation for those who worked on constructing it. Yet, even with the use of more modern means of building, the work takes decades, generations, to bring it to where it is today, and more work is still planned.
Our craft is blessed to be associated with those who labored throughout the world to build inspiring places where people go to worship and to feel peace, renewing their faith surrounded by a place that was built on the faith of those who started the work who would never see the last stone put in place. Faith of their foundation being added to and expanded upon by future generations of the craft. Our work within the Bodies of Scottish Rite, and our craft Lodges and all the other Masonic organizations are no different in that aspect. The labors various leaders and brethren do help form what is to come from those who follow after us. We have hope and some faith that the works we have done in the craft will keep it strong, will bring support to future generations.
Notre Dame suffered terrible damage, yet so far, the main structures remain, it can be repaired. It is testament to the earlier generations who built the cathedral having done their work well. Our craft continues to bring light and to help shape men to be better men. It is a blessing we have had so many past masters of the craft who laid a strong foundation so that our current and our future generations can keep refining and building upon these temples made
not with hands, and can have confidence that those who follow after us, even if they know us not, will see the effects of what we have built upon.
I thank you all for the support and help you have given me through the three years I’ve been blessed to be Sovereign Prince. I look forward to the future generations of those who take up this role, and build it ever higher, and ever better. I am grateful to you that gave me the opportunity to have done my small part.
Fraternally,
James A. Nelson, 32º
Sovereign Prince
Lodge
It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I write this article, as this will be the last article I write as the Thrice Potent Master for the Lodge of Perfection.
First and foremost I would like to thank my wife Rachel for always allowing me to attend the various meetings and social gatherings that I have over these past two years. Without her love and support, I wouldn’t be able to do as much as I have with in the Valley of Syracuse. So thank you Rachel for always supporting me and attending events with me.
Secondly, I want to thank my Deputy Master, Brother Terry Byard, for all of the hard work and dedication that he has given me and the valley. He has helped keep me on track and has coordinated many degrees and rehearsals over my term and I couldn’t have been as successful if he wasn’t in my corner. So thank you Terry. I couldn’t think of better hands to pass the lodge off to than you. You’ve been a true friend and inspiration and I have enjoyed working side by side with you.
Third, I would like to thank the members of the Valley office, Jim and Sharon Swan and Sharon Fox. I have received countless emails and phone calls asking for information and reminding me of the work that needs to be done. They are the glue that holds the valley together and help the valley thrive as it has over the years.
And lastly, I want to thank every brother in the valley. Thank you call for coming out to the meetings and social events to show your support for the valley. Thank you all for the help, guidance, and mentorship that you have provided to help me with my journey as the Thrice Potent Master. It has definitely been a memorable experience and I look forward to continuing my journey throughout the future.
In June, we only have a few days of gathering. We have the Installation of Officers on
the 3 rd of June. We also have a Trustees and Executive Committee meeting on the 10 th
of June. And finally we have the Knights of St. Andrew: Bannockburn Banquet. Please
come out and enjoy that time with the valley. I’ve heard we will have a great meal and
even better company.
Thank you for all of the support and mentorship that I have received during my tenure. I am truly grateful for all of the assistance that I have received from the valley. I hope to see you all again soon!
Fraternally,
Ken Sterling, 32°
Thrice Potent Master
Welcome to My World
Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY
It always seems nearly impossible that another year has ‘flown’ by when we reach this time of year. The Center is bustling with end-of-year activities such as recruiting tutor-scholar’s for next year, Post Assessments, Game Days (as children turn in the Game Day Certificates they received in their plastic Easter Eggs), organizing our Summer Schedule and Recognition Ceremony and
paper work. Lots and lots of paperwork.
At the end of each year I conduct a post-assessment with each child in areas relating to reading. The same assessment was administered when the children entered the program. The results are computed and entered into the database system located in Lexington. (The results from all Centers are compiled and used when we are involved in national and international studies and to
track our successes and validity within our program.) After the post-assessments I meet with each family, child and tutor to discuss the overall and annual achievements made by the child. At this time plans for the coming year and/or suggestions for the children as the complete our program are discussed.
This is also the time that trainers (Karen and Alyssa have Initial Level Scholars and I have Advanced Scholars) are finishing up training, grading papers and administering final exams. All the tutors are responsible for end of year reports on each of the children they tutor and Gineal processes and files these reports and the Center and with Lexington. Gineal and I will continue to
work on end-of-year paperwork which will be sent to Lexington before the end of August.
As you can see- there is no grass growing under our feet at this time of year. I am still processing new child applications (we are rapidly reaching our limit as we have more than two years’ worth of children on the waitlist and have fewer people coming in for the tutor-training. The challenges never end. We ask for your continued thoughts and ideas- do tell your friends and neighbors
who might be interested in becoming a Certified Tutor.
Again, we hope to see some of you at our Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 11th in the Pavilion at the OES Campus at 6:30. We plan to have the pleasure of having one of our former children speak at this event. We would love to have you come- just let us know.
Please remember our upcoming Teddy Bear Classic golf tourney on August 2nd.
Linda L. Martin, Director
Email- lmartin@cnyclc.org
Phone- (315) 736-0574
Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY
PO Box 638
Oriskany, NY 13424
Scottish Rite Night with the Mets
The Valley of Syracuse has reserved Friday, August 16, 2019 for a night at the Ballgame event. We will be at the 1st Base Terrace venue. This location will accommodate up to 35 guests. The menu and pricing will be forthcoming.
The Syracuse Mets will be playing the Norfolk Tides at 7:05 pm. The Buffet is served for 90 minutes. There will also be fireworks that evening. If the event is a success, we can expand the event on a future date.
See you at the Game,
Larry Egnaczyk