Around the Jurisdiction

The Valley of Southern Illinois welcomed nine new Scottish Rite Masons and six additional Brothers who continued their journey to the 32˚ during their 233rd Fall Reunion. Congratulations Brothers!

The Valley of Nashua performed a live cast of the 15˚ at their Fall Reunion.

It was mostly business for Brothers from the Valley of Dayton at their recent Fall Reunion, while the ladies had fun making customized creations.

Ladies from the Valley of Dayton hold up their completed door mats.

At their veterans night, Peter Maris, 32˚, MSA, MWM of the Valley of Northern New Jersey, presents certificates of appreciation to Major Robert Madlinger, 32˚, an Army trauma surgeon (left) and Brother Kevin Flannery (right), an active military veteran now serving in the National Guard.

Officers and members pose with the newest class at the Valley of Rockville Centre.

The Valley of Michigan’s Leadership Team were on the House Floor at the State Capitol to receive a special State Tribute honoring Scottish Rite Freemasonry and their Valley on its nearly 160 years of service to Michigan. Pictured with them is State Representative John DeMoose.

Brothers Colonel Bartley, 32˚, and Chris Jena, 32˚, of the Valley of Terre Haute donated 720 “decodeable” books to the Vigo County School Corp. to be used with students who have been screened for dyslexia to help with remediation. Brother Bartley said he struggled as a child with dyslexia, and credits a second-grade teacher who helped him read.

The Valley of Lower Delaware supplied meals to Milton Police, Fire, & EMTs to show their gratitude for first responders.

Ill. Brother Frank Winans, 33°, MSA, holds Chicago’s Valley of Excellence award at the Annual Meeting in Cleveland.

The Valley of Nashua honored first responders and local heroes in a special November program.

In November, Venango Lodge of Perfection delivered sandwiches to the local fire and police departments to celebrate our first responders.

The Valley of Evansville enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner with their Brethren.

During a November Reunion, members of the Valley of The Merrimack collected and packaged over 3,000 diapers to donate to Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank, a nonprofit that distributes diapers to families in need. Here are some Brothers hard at work!

During a November Reunion, members of the Valley of The Merrimack collected and packaged over 3,000 diapers to donate to Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank, a nonprofit that distributes diapers to families in need. Here are some Brothers hard at work!

The fall reunion is in the books for the Valley of Eau Claire where they enjoyed a banquet and karaoke.

The fall reunion is in the books for the Valley of Eau Claire where they enjoyed a banquet and karaoke.

The fall reunion is in the books for the Valley of Eau Claire where they enjoyed a banquet and karaoke.

Members of the Valley of Wilmington participated in Newport, Delaware’s Pearl Harbor observance on December 7th, 2021.

Members of Nashua Fire Rescue, American Medical Response, and Southern New Hampshire Hospital were in attendance and each received a Supreme Council Challenge Coin. Illustrious Brothers Kenneth Clay, Jr., 33˚, and David Collins, 33˚, Grand Master, were in attendance help present the awards.

Santa pays a visit to the George Clinton Chapter of Rose Croix (Valley of The Hudson) Christmas party.

More than 30 fully-decorated trees were raffled at the Portland CDC’s Festival of Trees fundraiser.

More than 30 fully-decorated trees were raffled at the Portland CDC’s Festival of Trees fundraiser.