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CNY Children's Dyslexia Center Throws its Annual Gala

3/18/2022

On Saturday, March 12th, the Central New York Children's Dyslexia Center held its Ninth Annual Gala and Fundraiser at the Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro, NY.

The Central New York Center began seventeen years ago with two children, and in 2021-2022 they have seventeen children enrolled. Each child receives individual l:l tutoring for an hour per session two limes per week during the course of the school year. They have provided services to one hundred eighty eight children of whom thirteen have graduated. These children have worked to meet the requirements of attaining grade level skills or above. They have also trained and certified fifty seven tutors at the Center.

If they are unable lo raise the monies to cover operating costs, they may have to onsider charging in the future. It is events like the Gala and good people who help provide the funds they need.

Children's Dyslexia Centers, Inc. is operated by the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction- Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasons, United States of America.

If you would like to make a Donation, it can be made directly to the Children's Dyslexia Center, Central New York or through The Children's Dyslexia Centers, Inc. website - https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/tutoring_location/new-york-central-new-york/

Please enjoy the photos, compliments of Ill. Stephen C. Park, 33°

March 2022 News

2/28/2022

Calendar
March 2022
Mar 07 Zoom Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. / Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Mar 14 Feast of Tishri 6:30 p.m.
Ceremony and meal
Mar 21 C-R-C Rehearse Feast 7:00 p.m.
Mar 26 Consistory Degree Conferral Event RESCHEDULED to April 30, 2022
Mar 28 Knights of St. Andrew Event 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments to follow.

April 2022
Apr 04 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. (In Person)
Apr 09 (Saturday) Feast of the Paschal Lamb Ceremony 2:00 p.m.
Served Luncheon at 4:00 p.m.
Apr 11 4 Bodies Meeting: Lodge Ambassador Program presentation
Refreshments to follow
Apr 04 LAST DAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Apr 25 Trustees Meeting 6:30 p.m. / Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. (In Person)
Apr 30 Saturday Confer 5 degrees @ Valley of Utica
Register 9:00 a.m.
Open 9:30 a.m.
Degrees 10:00 a.m. 4° (V); 6° (V)
11:00 a.m. 21° Live
Lunch 12:30 p.m.
Degrees 1:30 p.m. 22° (V); 32° (L)

Consistory
Greetings Brothers and Ladies, Even though our event attendance has been lower than in previous years, it is wonderful to see both familiar and new faces at our degree conferrals and awards programs. I am so thankful that we were able to meet February 14th, 2022, for the Caregivers Dinner with Ladies and honor the recipient of the 2022 Ill:. John S. Curtiss, 33° Valley of Syracuse Award to Kelly Savlov, daughter of Ill:. Gary H. Kall, 33°.

February 27th ,2022 we held a “Purple Hat Luncheon” to honor the Ill:. Richard J. Powell,33° Active Member of Supreme Council N.M.J.. The Valley is very proud that Rick has been recognized for all his hard work and dedication to Scottish Rite.

Upcoming events that require your reservations are the Dyslexia Gala at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro on March 12 th , 2022. RSVP by March 3 rd at the latest. Reservation forms have been mailed to all with current addresses on file. The March 14th ,2022 Feast of Tishri is also a Brother Bring a Brother event for the Valley, and you need to RSVP By March 10 th . All guests are free to this event.

Notices have been sent regarding the 4°(v), 6°(v), 21°(L) 22°(v) ,32°(L) Degree event scheduled for March 26,2022 now being moved to April 30 th to the Valley of Utica. Utica Masonic Hall,251 Genesee Street, Utica NY 13501-3464. As of this writing no further changes regarding this event are anticipated.

D.B. Kenneth D. Sterling,32° will be looking to expand the Lodge Ambassador roster. Ken needs your help, please step up if he asks you to become a Lodge Ambassador.

We are still offering to conduct a “Rite on the Road” event at your Blue Lodge for any Master Mason that is interested in becoming a Scottish Rite Mason. It only takes a phone call to set up an event to 315- 452-7976 and speak to the Valley Secretary, Ill.: James D. Swan Jr.,33°.

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
Knights I have been busy getting a cast together for the Feast of the Paschal Lamb. Two of my line officers will be doing parts. It's always good to get new people in to carry on. The Feast of Tishri will be taking place on March 14, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. A light buffet will be served and the cost is $8.00.

I am excited because it will be the first time I will be doing some parts as the 5th Craftsman. I have attended this event several times when I was in the south. Both of these Feast are open to the public and if you know a brother who’d like to come, bring him.

There are openings for degree parts so please consider doing this as it gives you a more meaningful picture of a degree.

I hope to see everyone this month.

Richard E. Barrett, 32°
Most Wise Master

Council
Greetings Sovereign Princes. Hope you are all staying safe and warm.

Speaking of warm, March is here which means spring is coming. As for Valley events in March we will be having The Feast of Tishri on the 14th which it is my understanding that this has not been done in quite awhile in our Valley, should be a good time.

One thing that all Brothers should consider attending at least once is The Executive Committee meetings, this is where ideas are shared and the work of our Valley gets done. Right now we are doing the meeting via Zoom so if you would be interested in attending let the office now and they will send you the link.

Of course March also brings us St. Patrick’s Day for all us Irishmen and those who wish they were Irish.

Please remember that your ideas and input are always welcome and indeed wanted. We are once again encouraging all brothers, especially newer members, to take part in degrees in any way you can.

God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country.

James McNeal, 32º DSA
Sovereign Prince

Lodge
Princes: Hopefully by the time this article gets published the weather will begin to get better and we can begin to have thoughts of a beautiful spring! I’m ready, how about you!! I’m also very excited about the Valley’s Feast of Tishri event to be held on March 14 th . It’s an event the valley hasn’t done in quite some time, and we are very excited to be bringing it into our schedule.

There are many who say that the Feast of Tishri is much like a Masonic Table Lodge with feasting and appropriate toasts to bring joy and entertainment into our masonic endeavors. Although they both contain feasting and toasts, they are perhaps quite different in significance. Most Masonic Table Lodges are, in one form or another, a celebration or a” Reenactment” of
Blue Lodge Masonry in early Colonial America when Lodges were held in taverns. Certainly, an Awesome way to celebrate our American Heritage and Blue Lodge Masonry but not big on any ritualistic threads or deeper meaning in its function. The Feast of Tishri, However, is steeped in the Solomonic Tradition. As Ill. Arturo De Hoyo puts it in the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and
Guide for the SMJ, “The origins and significances of the Feast of Tishri make it the most Scottish Rite of all festivals”. It’s a harvest and celebration set in the time of the dedication of King Solomon’s Temple and together form essential elements that make up the fourteenth degree. It truly embodies the glorious celebration of the dedication of King Solomon’s Temple and Gods eternal lessons for mankind coupled with the core values of Scottish Rite Masonry. Ill. Brother De Hoyo concludes in his writing “The message of Tishri comes to us strongly and clearly from across the ages because it has been so preserved in the symbolism and allegory of the Scottish Rite. Through our observance of this great feast of thanksgiving, we, as heirs of Solomon, perpetuate his magnificent Temple of freedom in our lives, our communities, our country and, most of all, in our beloved Rite.”

Wow, what a powerful message!! I hope my Princes you are inspired to come out and Join us on March 14 th for our Feast of Tishri and celebrate what it is to be a Scottish Rite Mason.

Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA
Thrice Potent Master

Hospitaler
Greetings Brothers, Under sickness and distress….thankfully, I have nothing new to report. I think everyone is happy to have February behind us, and the bitter cold temperatures hopefully with it. Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather, and I would rather deal with it now than in April.

Covid infections have gone down since last month article, but Dianne and I are still following safe practices when we are out and about, and recommend all seniors and high risk people do the same.

Education assistance forms are now available for our children and grandchildren heading off to college. Get them in soon !

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.

Don’t forget the Blue envelopes !

Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962
freeman1574@frontier.com

Welcome to My World
Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY
Where has the time gone? Here we are days from our Annual GALA celebration and fundraiser. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year (as you know, we are now raising every bit of our operating budget on our own.) We have only been able to succeed in this because of your support and caring. To be able to have a Family Celebration for our Center is a great thing and the Monetary and Basket Donations have been phenomenal. We so enjoy spending time with so many of you at our functions that include Food, Games, Music and Dancing- something for everybody. (And, of course, our exciting Basket Raffle.) - as always, Thank You for Being There!!!!. In the vein of our Basket Raffle, one of the families of former attendees, Gabriel, makes a point of being the first to bring their basket to the Center and it is always a phenomenal compilation (this year it contains everything you might need for a camping trip from tent to chairs, to fishing poles and more). The exciting news that Gabriel shared is that, as a Senior this year, she is on the Honor Roll and planning to attend College next year as a Criminal Justice major. Congrats to her!!!

A reminder that we also have the Recognition Ceremony in the works. It is scheduled for the second Tuesday in June (June 14th and we will take that time to recognize our children and tutors in a special way. Last year the Ceremony was limited to families, tutors, and the Board. We will let you know what will happen this year as we get closer to the date.

Just a little update on Lucas: He continues to attend regularly and is making more consistent progress each lesson. We see some great insight in his learning as he is sometimes able to ‘see ahead” when new concepts are being presented. We look forward to even greater progress as the year continues

I know I constantly tell you how much we appreciate continued support, whether in body or donations but that is because we could not continue to assist children like Our wait list remains at two years out and we continue to receive an average of one to two applications weekly. We are preparing for the Practitioner 1, (Scholar) level course to be taught next year. Please be aware that we are always looking for qualified people interested in the annual training course as having new scholars allows us to continue to bring in more children. We will need to keep training more people because many of our certified trainees are working in schools and some are also taking on children privately. In that way your support continues to reach more children and families in many ways.

Wishing you all the best as we look toward a much-awaited Spring.

Linda L. Martin, Director
Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org
Phone- (315) 736-0574
Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY
PO Box 638
Oriskany, NY 13424

Membership 2022
Each month you receive notices that the Valley of Syracuse is actively seeking new members. We also invite our members to become more involved in Scottish Rite Masonry. The Supreme Council, 33° A.A.S.R., NMJ, USA has adopted a Valley of Excellence program to encourage its Valleys to become improved Valleys and to provide Masonic and Scottish Services to its members.

Go on line MYNMJ.ORG and sign and sign into the Member Center.

If you are a member and have not registered it will instruct you how to do so. You can view all of your Scottish Rite membership records on this site.

FYI- Valley of Excellence Program. The Valley of Syracuse is currently ranked as a top ten Valley in the Northern Masonic jurisdiction Our goal is to initiate twenty new 4° members prior to June 15, 2022 to improve that ranking.

Talk to your Masonic Brothers who do not belong to Scottish Rite and encourage them to join. Scottish Rite is the most active Concordant Body in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.

All members are encouraged to go online and view your membership records and to actively participate in the programs and projects.

March, April, May, and June, 2022 Scheduled Events Date Changes
To our Scottish Rite Princes - The dates for several events scheduled for the months of
March, April, May, and June, 2022 have changed. Event notices and invitations to attend our upcoming events sent to you from the Valley Office all reflect their new date and location.

Please contact the Valley Office if you are not certain when an event is going to actually take place or the location where the event is happening at 315-452- 7976.

We are attempting to contact everyone to make certain there is no confusion. Unfortunately key information about time, date, and location continues to change. Some of it several times for a single event.

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

Ill. Rick Powell Receives his Purple Cap

2/28/2022

On the afternoon of Sunday, February 27th, over 50 guests gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse for the Official Presentation of the Purple Cap to Ill. Richard J Powell, one of New York's newest Active Members of Supreme Council. Present, in addition to the many Brothers, Wives & Friends from the Valleys of Syracuse, the Hudson, Norwood and Rochester were Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Acient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ, Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33°, Deputy for New York State , Ill∴ David E. Barnes, 33° & Ill∴ John R. Patterson, Jr., 33° Active Members of Supreme Council for New York. (Photos compliments of Linda Egnaczyk)

Caregiver Evening February 14, 2022

2/16/2022

February 2022 News

1/24/2022

Calendar
February
Feb 07 Zoom Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. / Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Feb 14 Caregiver’s Event With the Ladies
            Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m.
Feb 27 Sunday Reception and Purple Hat Presentation Honoring Ill∴ Richard J. Powell, 33° Active Member 1:00 p.m.
            DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton / Cash Bar reception / Buffet Luncheon / Hat Presentation Ceremony
            Details are coming in a special invitation

March 2022
Mar 07 Zoom Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. / Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Mar 14 Feast of Tishri 6:30 p.m.
            Ceremony and meal
Mar 21 C-R-C Rehearse Feast 7:00 p.m.
Mar 26 Consistory Degree Conferral Event RESCHEDULED to April 30, 2022
Mar 28 Knights of St. Andrew Event 7:30 p.m.
             Refreshments to follow.

Consistory
Greetings Sublime Princes, Please take notice that there have been some significant changes to our Spring Schedule in the Valley of Syracuse. Letters will be sent out from the Valley office listing the new dates for our Spring events.
A reminder, the February Trustees and Executive meetings will be via Zoom and the link will be sent out by the Valley Secretary. February 14th will be our annual Caregivers event, so make sure to get your reservations in to the office in a timely manner. The caterers need an accurate count for those in attendance so they will have purchased enough food for the evening.
February 21, 2022 will be our rehearsal for the 32 nd degree at the Masonic Memorial Center at 7pm. The March 26, 2022, Degree schedule has been moved to April 30th , 2022, to the Valley of Utica to accommodate a conflict in the Valley of Utica.
We all have our fingers crossed that we can resume our programs without interruptions from this nasty pandemic which has affected most of our programs over the last two years. First and foremost, we must do so in a safe manner to protect all our Brothers, Sisters and their families. We have sworn to obey all laws, rules and edicts of the Grand Lodge so please follow the directives sent to us for the safety of all we may encounter.
May the Grand Architect of the Universe watch over us all and bring us out of this pandemic safe and sound.

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
Sir Knights. I would like to reference the 18th degree (2007 edition) to explain the symbols and their meanings. During the 17th & 18th degrees, reference is made to a book known as the Sealed Book. This book symbolizes a record of mankind’s existence and their failures. Its seal is broken by the virtues of faith, hope, charity and love of all men. The symbol of the Lamb is that of sacrifice with Jesus being its supreme sacrifice. The Flaming Sword represents God's authority and omnipotence against evil. The cross is an external symbol of conquest and sacrifice to overcome sin & death. The Rose on the Cross represents resurrection and splendor that awaits us in eternity. The robes worn by the officers are white and have a red cross to indicate purity and both sacrifice and reward. This degree can be applied to any religion and their figurehead. I hope this information will help when you witness the degree.
I want to invite all brothers and their wives to a dinner at 6:00p.m. on February 24, 2022. We will be presenting plates for our Caregiver award and for first responders that night. Entertainment will follow the dinner in the lodge.

Richard E. Barrett, 32°
Most Wise Master

Council
Greetings Sovereign Princes. Hope you all had a great holiday season. A few events of interest for February include our Caregivers Night on the 14th and Scottish Rite Nite at The Syracuse Crunch on the 25th.
As things have been during COVID, these plans could change, so make sure and always check with the office for the current schedule. The Valley is doing its best to present degrees but would always appreciate your input on what degrees you might like to see and participate in. In February we also have Valentine’s Day on the 14th so remember to let your significant other know how much you appreciate them. With elections not far away, if you are interested in holding an elected office contact the office.

Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country.

James McNeal, 32º DSA
Sovereign Prince

Lodge
Princes: February is upon us with warm wishes for the Significant others and ladies in our lives!! Happy Valentines Day to you all! We as men may not express it as often as we should, but rest assured, you are the key to our hearts and the reason behind our success as men and Masons. We are simply blessed to have you in our lives! February also marks the time in the Valley for our annual Caregiver’s Event and a time to reflect on our First Responders who give their time and efforts in helping others in need. In all humanity what greater gift can a man give than selflessly reaching out to someone in need and providing relief.
February can also be a time of loneliness here in the north country, especially as we are still fighting the challenges of COVID 19 restrictions. Many of our aging Brethren are shut-in, ill, or unable to get out in the snows of winter and could really use a friendly visit or call to let them know we have them in our hearts. I fondly recall a time, about two years ago, when I reached out to a shut-in Brother in his nineties. He was one of us who had a long list of Masonic achievements. He remained active in all his Masonic endeavors until the impacts of aging prevented him from doing so. The simple call from a Brother brightened his whole world! He had not heard from anybody in over 6 months and kept me on the phone for about 2 hours reflecting on the days gone by. That one phone call left a deep and lasting impression on me. It showed me the power and importance of true Brotherly Love and Affection.

I challenge all of us to make a special effort to reach out to a friend or Brother who could use some cheer during the winter season.

Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA
Thrice Potent Master

Hospitaler
Greetings Brothers, Gary Kall continues to improve and is now taking phone calls at home. Keep up the good work Gary! Other Brothers we need to continue to keep in our thoughts and prayers are Stephen Maddox Sr., Fred Greene, Gary Hartman, Jim Nelson, and our Grand Master Richard J. Kessler.
Most of our snowbird Brothers have made a safe migration South by this time, and many attend Lodge while there.
At the time of this writing Covid infections are on the rise in most districts. Dianne just received an online order of N-95 masks, and we wear them every time we venture out. Please continue practicing safe habits outside of home.
Education assistance forms are now available for our children and grandchildren heading off to college. Get them in soon!
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.
Don’t forget the Blue envelopes !

Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962
freeman1574@frontier.com

Welcome to My World
Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY
Have you booked your spot at our GALA?
Our 9th Annual GALA fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 12th at Hart’s Hill in Whitesboro. Our theme this year is Family Fun. We will have games, photo booth, music and dancing. Social Hour starts at 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00.
We are also taking donations of baskets for the Family Sponsored Basket Raffle as well as other prizes for raffles. Please consider donating if you can’t attend. Information on tickets, sponsorships, etc. will be in the mail shortly. For more information, please call us.

As always, we invite you to visit Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 6PM. We have children from 3-6 every day. Just give us a call.

Linda L. Martin, Director
Email- lmartin@cdcinc.org
Phone- (315) 736-0574
Mail- Children’s Dyslexia Center- CNY
PO Box 638
Oriskany, NY 13424

Spring 2022 Valley of Syracuse Schedule Changes
Due to continuing requirements to adjust the scheduling of Valley of Syracuse Events the dates for several Spring 2022 events must change.

The one day class originally scheduled for March 26, 2022 at the Masonic Memorial Center in North Syracuse is moved to April 30, 2022 at the Utica Masonic Center, 251 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. The schedule for the day’s events remains unchanged. Candidates be present by 8:45 a.m.; Coffee will be available; Open at 9:30 a. m.

New date for the 159th Annual Reunion is now Monday May 9, 2022 and the New Date for the Guard’s Club Dinner and the Four Bodies Annual Meeting and Election of 2022-2023 Officers is Monday May 16, 2022

Public installation of officers is June 6, 2022 and the Organization meeting for trustees is Monday June 13, 2022.

Please watch the WORD as we progress towards the Spring.

FAMILY LIFE EVENT: Crunch Hockey Game
Friday February 25, 2022 is the Crunch Hockey Game Event. Order your tickets by Monday February 21, 2022
Cost: $18.00 per person
Order from the Valley of Syracuse office (315) 452-7976

2022 Annual Membership Dues
For those who have paid their 2022 Member’s Dues and are now current for 2022 the Valley Leadership Team, office staff, and I thank you. 2022 Member’s Dues payments have been received from 316 members to date.

If you have not paid your 2022 Member’s Dues to date you will be receiving another follow up notice from Supreme Council shortly. Please respond to that request.

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,
Ill∴ James D. Swan, Jr. 33°
Valley Secretary

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

Children's Dyslexia Center CNY Annual Gala Benefit 3/12/2022

1/24/2022

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Return of the LIVE KSA Burns Supper was a Huge Success!

1/23/2022

The Syracuse Knights of St. Andrew brought its Annual Burns Supper back to a live in-person event after last year's virtual version and Coleman's Irish Pub & the attendees were ready! Poems were read, Haggis addressed & piped and one of the best Toasts to the Lassies and Responses that we have ever had. Thank you to all who participated and attended! A very special thank you to current First Lady, Linda Egnaczyk for taking the photos...

January 2022 News

1/1/2022

Calendar
January 2022
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.

February
Feb 07 Zoom Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. / Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Feb 14 Caregiver’s Event With the Ladies
            Social 6:00 p.m. / Dinner 6:30 p.m. / Program 7:30 p.m.

Consistory
Happy New Year,
2021 is behind us and 2022 is full of promise for an active Masonic Year in the Valley of Syracuse A.A.S.R.. Membership in Scottish Rite Freemasonry has never been easier. The Rite on The Road program can be presented in any Master Mason Lodge in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. A team of Scottish Rite Brothers can open The Lodge of Perfection in your Lodge and present the 4° to any Master Masons that want to join our ranks. Just contact the Valley office at 315-452-7976 for more information.
January 24th, 2022 will be the Spring Membership Night w/ Ladies invited. Master Masons and their Ladies will be the guests of the Valley. Social is at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm and the program will start at 7:30pm. If you know a Master Mason who is interested in joining Scottish Rite, invite him to attend our events that are open for guests.
Dates are being scheduled for our future Family Life programs by 1st Lt. Commander, Ill: Earl Tuttle, 33° as these events will fall under his Leadership as Commander In Chief on May 23,2022. Keep your schedules open for the Ball Game with the Syracuse Mets and enjoy the fireworks show after the Game. We have received petitions for membership at several of our Family Life events.
Save the date, February 27,2022. Reception and Dinner for Ill:. Richard J. Powell, 33° Active Member of Supreme Council. Details to follow.
We are all encouraged to promote Scottish Rite programs for our respective Lodges to help provide interesting programs for their Trestleboard. If you have a Lodge Master who wishes to have a presentation planned contact the Valley office and we will send out a team to put on a program of interest.
If you need any assistance or are struggling, let us know. We are here for you. Our obligation demands that we help and care for one another.

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 would like to commend the 18° degree cast members, sound and stage crews on an outstanding performance in November. The degree was more meaningful to me as a degree director. I could follow each section and visualize the characters in their parts & come away with the core virtues.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and I am excited to see all the other degrees that will be performed. In February we will be having a dinner for the ladies. The details will be coming in the mail.

Richard E. Barrett, 32°
Most Wise Master

Council
Greetings Sovereign Princes.
Well a New Year is here – let’s hope this year we can have more together as Brothers. Speaking of the New Year, this would be a good time to make a concentrated effort to include more of the new members in everything we do. There are plenty of newer members that would love to help with events, offer ideas or take part in degrees like our upcoming 15th degree. The Valley cannot thrive if small dedicated members are the only ones participating in our activities.
Long time members are encouraged to reach out to newer members and newer members are encouraged to reach out to the office to let them know how you are willing to help. The next few months are very busy in the Valley and the more participation we have from more members the better. Members are also encouraged to travel safely to other Valleys to see degrees, car pools are a great bonding experience.
Stay safe everybody. God bless you all, Freemasons, our military and this great country.

James McNeal, 32º DSA
Sovereign Prince

Lodge
Princes: January brings on the wonderful prospects of a brand-new year!!! Its time for reflections on our past few years and hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow. With that in mind I reflect on our obligations as a Freemason. We have obligated ourselves to be better men for ourselves, family and community. The last few years have shown us the world is in a very turbulent time. Through its course, along with bringing deathly sickness the pandemic has isolated us, divided us, infuriated us, and changed our ability to socialize with one another. The way we educate our young has drastically changed, There have been riots in our streets and strong division in our political system. In our lifetimes there has never been a greater need for Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, a Greater need for Freemasonry to spread its beneficent influence on all mankind. My beloved Brethren let us all go into this new year with refreshed vigor to live up to our Masonic values and do our part in shedding light upon the world!!
In the spirit of that refreshed vigor your Valley has two exciting programs scheduled for the month of January. The first is the Robert Burns Supper at Colemans Restaurant on January 22nd. Although closely associated with the Knights of St. Andrew this is a public event and is open to all Masons and friends. If you have never been, it is truly spectacular and spreads light on how diverse and fun Masonry can be. Following two days later, on the 24 th , is our Spring Membership Night with our ladies and guests. Consider coming out and enjoying a great dinner and program. Be sure to invite a Brother Mason who has expressed interest in the Scottish Rite.

In closing, as one example of a New York Mason who shed his light upon the world, On January 2nd , 1901, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt received his 1 st Degree in Matinecock Lodge #806, Oyster Bay, New York. He was Vice President of the United States when he joined. Brother Roosevelt, continued on to make an impactful mark upon the world and our fraternity.Over the course of his life, he was an active and proud Mason, visiting lodges in Africa, Europe and South America, as well as regularly attending Masonic Events throughout his two-term presidency. He assisted in laying the cornerstone of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument in
Provincetown, MA. He broke ground for the Spokane, WA, Masonic Temple. He also laid the
cornerstone at the north gate of Yellowstone Park.

Terry A. Byard, 32° DSA
Thrice Potent Master

Hospitaler
No News Received

Dick Freeman – 315-837-4962
freeman1574@frontier.com

Welcome to My World
Notes from the Children’s Dyslexia Center CNY
Where has the time gone? Here we are just two short weeks from Christmas Break and the start of the New Year. It is a very busy time at the Center, but then, when is there a time that we are not busy? Last week we had the privilege of hosting Cindy Allen-Fuss, Associate Director of Clinical Affairs, for our tri- annual Center Visit/Review. We enjoyed having Cindy with us for the day as she observed two of our tutors and reviewed our files. She was suitably impressed with our Center facilities and our training program, so Kudos to the staff and to you for all of your support which allows this to happen. This allows me to give you a little blurb on Lucas, one of the children Cindy observed. Lucas began his tutoring in January of 2021 (filling an opening made by a student who had to withdraw). He had a lot of anxiety and struggled throughout his time here last spring. Upon return this fall, Lucas is a much more settled and focused young man who works hard during his sessions. He was a bit intimidated by having Cindy observe his lesson, but his tutor was able to “bring him back” and complete the lesson. Great job by the tutor and Lucas.

We are still planning our GALA Celebration and fund-raiser for the Second Saturday in March (March 12th ) at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. We will have a “Family Fun Celebration” that will include Food, 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 and suggest you get your reservations in early.

Also in the works will be the Recognition Ceremony, scheduled for the second Tuesday in June (June 14th ). It makes such a difference to have that time to recognize our children and tutors in a special way. Last year the Ceremony was limited to families, tutors, and the Board. We will let you know what will happen this year as we get closer to the date.

I truly cannot tell you how much we appreciate continued support, whether in body or donations. Our wait list is still two years out and we receive an average of one to two applications weekly. We are hoping to offer a Practitioner 2 (Advanced) class this coming academic year, as well as the Practitioner 1, (Scholar) level. Please be aware that we are always looking for qualified people interested in the annual training course. When we have new scholars that allows us to continue to bring in more children. We want to keep training more people as many of our certified trainees are working in schools and some are also taking on children privately. Your support continues to reach many, many families in many ways.

Blessing to all and to all a Merry Christmas and Happy New 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

The Burns Supper is Back!!!
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 this year so make your reservations now! We will be downstairs behind the bar rather than upstairs. 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 "Burns Supper" in the memo area of your check. Final Cutoff is January 8th.

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.

2022 Thursday Night at the Rite
Thursday Night at the Rite program with video degrees will return staring Thursday February 17, 2022 with degrees shown every two weeks. Planned continuing dates are March 3, March 17, March 31 and continuing thru April 2022.
The schedule for the degree or degrees to be shown each week is to be announced December 15, 2021. E-mail notices will be coming out from the office.
If you have any questions regarding the planned schedule please contact the office. (315) 452-7976 or e-mail at adminny017@twcny.rr.com or ny017@twcny.rr.com .
Fraternally,
Ill∴ James D. Swan, Jr. 33°
Valley Secretary

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

Happy New Year!

1/1/2022

Happy Holidays!!!

12/23/2021

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