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Around the Jurisdiction
DE
The Valleys of Wilmington and Lower Delaware came together with the Grand Lodge of Delaware and Nur Shriners for Delaware’s first-ever Degree Day (shown in above photo).
NH
Members of the Valley of Concord present a check to Sovereign Grand Commander Glattly at their Grand Lodge Session for Giving Tuesday. Pictured left to right are: Scott R. Borthwick, 33˚; Larry Sprague, 32˚; Dennis Tuttle Jr., 32˚; Commander Glattly; and Mark C. Roth, 33˚, Active and Deputy for New Hampshire.
MI
On October 24, the Valley of Detroit welcomed the new members at their in-person Fall Reunion following the Virtual Reunion earlier in the day.
IN
Brothers Bill Pond, 32˚ (above) and William L. Doctor, 33˚, MSA (below) participate in the Valley of Fort Wayne’s Brother to Brother calling program
IL
On Oct. 10, members of the Masonic Family Health Foundation delivered 220 boxed lunches to the nurses and staff of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, thanks to donations from the Scottish Rite, Valley of Chicago; Masonic Secretaries Association; Paul Revere Lodge No. 998; Chi-Ill Grotto of Chicago; and Medinah Shrine Therapy Dog Club.
NJ
The Valley of Northern New Jersey welcomed five new members at their mini video reunion. Pictured (l to r) are Brothers Victor Fuentes; Isaiah Smith; Neville King; Jashawn Anderson; Christopher Simmons; and mentor/recommender Larry Alcime, Sovereign Prince.
CT
Scottish Rite Masons from the Valley of Bridgeport dressed in costumes and helped local lodges with their Halloween drive-through trick-or-treating event.
ME
Scottish Rite leadership in Maine filmed a holiday greeting for their members. Pictured (l to r) are Jeffry Simonton, 33˚, Deputy; A James Ross, 33˚, Active; James Witham, 33˚, COD Seneschal; and Charles Ridlon, 33°, Active Emeritus.
NY
The Valley of the Hudson welcomes its newest members in the Fall Class.
PA
The Valley of Philadelphia filled over four boxes and collected more than $2,000 to help Toys for Tots.
NH
The Valley of Nashua held a socially distant watch party for the November 14th Virtual Reunion.
RI
At their Awards Night, the Valley of Providence celebrated their new 32nd Degree members in attendance by presenting them with their class jewel.
OH
Members of the Valley of the Firelands present Ohio’s new Grand Master, Richard A. Dickerscheid, 33˚, with his Firelands blazer and plural membership in the Valley.
VT
The Valleys of Southern Vermont and Rutland held their second annual reunion on November 7, where a live and video presentation of the 19th degree was shown. In the live presentation of Brothers of the Trail, Brother Rick Rayfield III, 33˚, played Aaron and Brother Johann “Jim” Nortz, 33˚, played the part of Jake.
VT
Fred Jackson, 33˚, Deputy Emeritus of the Valley of Burlington is recognized for completing his second passport. Front row (l to r): David Schuler, 32˚; John Oleszkiewicz, 32°; Victor Stone, 32˚; and Ill. Fred Jackson. Back Row (l to r): Seth Zimmerman, 32˚; Active Sandy Karstens, 33˚; Eric Steele, 33˚; Larry Currier, 32˚; and Ken Morton Sr., 32˚.
RI
The Meritorious Service Award was conferred upon David A. DiCecco, 32˚, for his diligent efforts in bringing new members into the Valley of Providence and all his time and effort on the Membership Committee for many years.
NJ
The Valley of Northern New Jersey cast had a letter-perfect performance at their one-day 32nd Degree class on November 7, 2020.
NY
Rockville Centre’s newest Sublime Princes receive their 32nd Degree certificates.
MA
Coordinated by our Grand Almoner, Pete Samiec, 33˚, Keith D. Patch, 32˚, mustered an army of Massachusettsarea Masonic volunteers, including a number of members of the Valley of Boston, helped to move a young lady who lost her lease while undergoing cancer treatments.
PA
Brothers Tim Curran Jr., 32˚, MWM, and Gerard Sealy, 33˚, CIC, of the Valley of Philadelphia pose with Marines at their Toys for Tots drive.
MI
Active Timothey S. Marshbanks, 33˚, and Richard T. Testasecca, 33˚, pose with the Valley of Michigan’s $10,000 donation to Scottish Rite charities on Giving Tuesday.
OH
Brothers Douglas McIe, 32˚, and Timm Evans, 32˚, receive their MSA awards at the Valley of Akron. Pictured with George Seabeck, 33˚, Valley Secretary.
CT
Scottish Rite Masons from the Valley of Bridgeport dressed in costumes and helped local lodges with their Halloween drive-through trick-or-treating event.
IL
On October 24, the Valley of Peoria held a watch party at the Shrine Temple. The class of five became 32˚ Scottish Rite members that day after watching four virtual degrees and then observing the 32˚ presented live by the Valley. Pictured (l to r) are Craig A. Roberts, Kenny L. Rogers, Robert A. Hunsicker, Derric M. Hendon, and Timothy W. Kluever.
WI
In a private ceremony this spring, Brother Roger Chase, 32˚, received his Meritorious Service Award. The ceremony was performed by Franz Wiggert, 33˚, (left), and the hat was presented by Todd Wohlert 33˚, Deputy’s Rep (right) for the Valley of La Crosse. His medal and certificate were presented at a Valley meeting later in the fall. Roger’s father, Elza Chase, 32˚, was also a recipient of the MSA.
ME
Richard Nadeau, 33˚, Grand Master of Maine and MWM of the Valley of the Androscoggin addresses Scottish Rite members and candidates at the watch party in Wilton, Maine, jointly hosted by the Valleys of Augusta and the Androscoggin.
DE
The Valleys of Wilmington and Lower Delaware came together with the Grand Lodge of Delaware and Nur Shriners for Delaware’s first-ever Degree Day.
IN
Members from The Valley of George Rogers Clark welcomed in the winter season by getting pictures with Father Christmas himself!
