Around the Jurisdiction

Cover: The Valleys of Wilmington and Lower Delaware partnered with local military members to distribute flags at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery for Memorial Day. Shown (l to r) are Brothers Greg Vernicek, 32˚; Stephen Tucker, 32˚; and Kennard Brown III, 33˚.

The Valley of Northern New Jersey's presiding officers at their installation. Shown (l to r) are Jay Schwartzapfel, 32˚; William Von DerHeide IV, 32˚; Richard E Schultz, 33˚, MSA; and David Martin, 32˚.

New Hampshire Scottish Rite Brother David Akridge, 32˚, presents Cadet Connor Cherry with the Scottish Rite Americanism Award.

Brother Jordan Frei, 32˚, presents the Scottish Rite Americanism Award to Cadet Madelyn R. Ostapchenko.

On May 7th, 167 Brethren attended a Rite on the Road event for Dayton and The Firelands, where two candidates began their Scottish Rite journey.

A warm welcome to Valley of Chicago’s Spring 2022 class.

The Valley of George Rogers Clark’s spring class

On April 9th and 30th, the Valley of Eau Claire had the honor of bringing 11 new Sublime Princes into their ranks. Welcome Brothers!

Congratulations to the new members of the Valley of The Merrimack who received the 32˚ in Boston on April 23rd! They are pictured here with Brother George Hamilton, 33˚ (front, right), Deputy for Massachusetts.

Congratulations to the new members of the Valley of The Merrimack who received the 32˚ in Boston on April 23rd! They are pictured here with Brother George Hamilton, 33˚ (front, right), Deputy for Massachusetts.

Brothers reconnected at the Valley of Steubenville’s spring reunion.

Past Sovereign Grand Commander Dave Glattly presents the Commanders Medal for Distinguished Service to MW and Illustrious William H. Berman, 33˚, Past Grand Master of New Jersey. MW Brother Bill is currently the Secretary of the Masonic Renewal Committee of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America and has continually labored for the betterment of Freemasonry.

Valley of Hartford Tri-Consistory Reunion

Cast photo (above) and class photo (below) from the Valley of Michigan’s Southwest Region Reunion

Brothers from the Valley of The Hudson at their spring reunion

Maine COD Veterans Program Director, Jeff Sukeforth, 33˚ (left), and Randy Stearns, 32˚, MSA (standing, right) present a check to Paws for Vets program on behalf of Scottish Rite Veterans and members.

On Thursday, May 26, the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Nashua, NH held its graduation ceremony. Shown (l to r) are Ill. Mark C. Roth, 33˚, Grand Lieutenant Commander; Aileen Cormier (wearing the red lanyard), Center Director; Ill. Kenneth Clay, Deputy for NH; and tutors from the Center.

Brothers from the Valley of The Hudson enjoyed food and fellowship at their spring table lodge event.

The Scottish Rite Valley of Augusta presented $5,000 each to the Children’s Dyslexia Centers in Portland and Bangor at its Rose Croix meeting that also welcomed five new members. Welcome, Brothers!

The degree cast from the Valley of Erie’s spring reunion

Kevin Soles Photography

Brothers from the Valley of Allentown held a food drive for their local food bank.

Brother Edwin D. Clarke, 32˚, of the Valley of Pittsburgh poses with Senior DeMolays who served with him during his tenure as the Administrative Officer of the Pacific DeMolay Association (1972-1981). They presented him with a shadowbox of his Masonic, DeMolay, collegiate and military treasures. Brother Ed will receive his 70-year recognition this year. He is also a member of the Southern Jurisdiction where he holds the 33rd degree.

Valley of Erie spring reunion

The Valley of La Crosse held a watch party of the 25th degree during Season Three of Thursday Night at the Rite.

Members of the Valley of Burlington meet to learn more about the Pathfinder program.