Around the Jurisdiction

The Valley of New Haven held a members night at an indoor golf simulator.

Members of the St. Andrew’s Society of the Valley of Wilmington assist at the Grand Lodge of Delaware's Annual Communication.

Brothers from Harmony Lodge No. 42 in the Valley of Waterbury celebrated 225 years of Freemasonry.

Brothers and families from the Valley of South Bend get ready for their annual canoe/kayak outing.

The Valley of Chicago Ancient Craft Degree Team conferred a Master Mason Degree on July 21, 2022.

Brother Recognized on His 100th Birthday

Brother Richard Hamilton, 32°, celebrated his 100th birthday at his home in Marlboro, Vermont on September 24. Over 300 people dropped by including the local police and fire departments, and the American Legion motorcycle group “Rolling Thunder.” Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, also dropped by to make a presentation and stayed to visit with those who showed up to pay their respects to Brother Dick.

Brother Steve Farrington, 33°, MSA, representing the Vermont Scottish Rite and Valley of Southern Vermont Scottish Rite Masons presented Brother Richard with a special recognition for his service not only to Freemasonry and to Vermont Scottish Rite but for his service to our nation during World War II.

Brother Hamilton with Brother Steve Farrington

During World War II, Richard served in England with the Army Air Corps 9th Bomber Group aboard the B-17 “Destiny’s Child.” On its ninth mission, Richard’s plane was shot down over Germany. After he and his crew made it to the ground by parachute, they were captured and were war prisoners for a year and a half until the Allies liberated them.

Congratulations to a hero and Brother both.

The Valley of Portland recently held its annual Leon M. Abbott Scholarship luncheon where they awarded scholarships to 18 very deserving local students.

Ken Clay, 33°, Deputy for New Hampshire, congratulates John M. Walker, 33°, for his 60 year membership in the Valley of Concord.

Jeff Simonton, 33°, Deputy for Maine, addresses the Maine Masonic College on the subject of the Scottish Rite.

The Valley of the Hudson celebrates The Feast of Tishri.

The Valley of Cleveland had a fun Pinball Classic family life event.

The Princes of Jerusalem officers from the Valley of Columbus spent an evening serving the hungry at LSS Faith Mission.

Brothers from the Valley of Coudersport play cornhole at their annual family picnic.

The Valley of Steubenville traveled to Pittsburgh for a night of Pirates Baseball.

Romania Honors Past Sovereign Grand Commander

The Supreme Council of Romania held its National Session in Bucharest in August with 22 International Supreme Councils being represented. The NMJ was represented by Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°, Grand Chancellor. Stelian Nistor, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of Romania, presided over the several thousand Scottish Rite attendees, with the general session being held at the historic Odeon Theater in downtown Bucharest.

David A. Glattly, 33°, Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Among the guests were Illustrious David A. Glattly, 33°, Past Sovereign Grand Commander of the NMJ, and his lady Monica. Commander Glattly was a special invitee to be present for the naming of a Consistory in his honor. During the session, the “David A. Glattly” National Consistory was created and the new officers were installed. Commander Nistor also presented Commander Glattly as a “Commander of the 140th Year Knights” of the Supreme Council. Said Glattly, “I am so humbled to receive so great a Masonic honor that I will cherish all my life.”

Supreme Council of Romania

The cast of the 26th degree at the Valley of Michigan reunion

Tim Marshbanks, 33°, Active for Michigan presents Brother Chris Potts, 32° with his Hauts Grades Academy certificate and jewel.

In July, members of the Valley of Boston installed a ramp for Past TPM, Lawrence E. Piper, 33°.

Members of the Valley of George Rogers Clark hit the bullseye during a night of axe throwing.

A Day of Summer Service

On one of the hottest days in July in Massachusetts, five Brothers from the Valley of The Merrimack got to work and helped put siding on a home being built by Habitat for Humanity in Lawrence.

(l to r) Bro. James F. Fergola, 32° MSA, HGA; Bro. Christopher P. Gugger, 32° MSA; Bro. Daniel E. Burns, 32°; and Ill. George H. Kopps, 33°, MSA. Not pictured: Bro. Donald R. Walker, 32°.

“This was a day of service that we scheduled to give our members an opportunity to give back to the community in the Merrimack Valley area. We try to do an array of different events through the year,” said Brother James Fergola.

Bro. James F. Fergola, 32° MSA, HGA gets busy putting up siding