The Eagles Journal

Of the
VOL. MMXII. No. 2

Valley of Rockville Centre

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF THE NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION DECEMBER-FEBRUARY 2013

Seasons Greetings from the Valley!

The Valley Survived Super Storm Sandy

It sure felt like the Mayans were right for a moment and the world was about to end here on Long Island when Super Storm Sandy hit us. But by the grace of the Great Architect, we survived with only minimal damage. A few of our functions had to be rescheduled and some of our everyday activities, like getting the newsletter out in time, fell behind to the task of helping restore normality. The Valley was very lucky. However, many parts of Long Island were not so lucky. Due to the fact the Valley was still had power and heat, it became a safe haven for some of our members. This helped those without power, but not those who experienced total devastation. Some of our members lost everything. It was during this dark and sad time I was able to see the true character of our fraternity and experience one of my See Valley Survived on pg. 5

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Upcoming Events
December
Dec. 6th Holiday Party [Open to All] Dec. 20th Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm Dec. 21th END OF THE WORLD

From the Secretarys Desk:

As 2012 rumbles to a distinguished finale, we in the Metropolitan and Long Island areas are still in a sense of numbness from the destructive Sandy and the Noreaster that followed. Almost all of us were affected at one time or another either by power failure, transportation disruption, or partial or complete destruction of our homes, cars and personal property. Many of our Brother Masons were among those emotionally and financially affected. The cry for help came from all directions, and immediately the Grand Lodge of NY and the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite NMJ Sprung into action. Masonic Brothers, Scottish Rite or no, were contacted by way of our rosters and locations. Financial support was given to them immediately to help ease their tragic circumstances. Masonry went into full swing and it brought a tear to ones eyes to see the good. The building remained intact and the damage was minimal and covered by insurance. Rockville Centre has its own electricity plant, so our building was lighted and had heat. I think that by the time you get this newsletter, some things will be back to normal and it will be a while for others. Unfortunately several functions were cancelled in the building, and our Putun on the Ritz dance has had to be postponed until April 2013. Further notice will be sent. The December 6th meeting will be open and go on as our Family Life Night and Holiday Party. If you cant make the See Secretarys Desk on pg. 8

January 2013
Jan. 3rd-4 Body Meeting-4th/14thDegrees Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm Jan. 17th Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm

February
Feb. 7th-15th and 18th Degrees Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm Feb. 21st Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm

March
Mar. 4 Body Meeting Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm Mar. 21st Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm Mar. 24th Feast of the Pascal Lamb 7th-Annual

April
April 4 Body Meeting Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm April 18th Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm April 27th Puttin on the Ritz- [See Pg. 9] 4th-Annual

May
May 2nd31st & 32nd Degrees-Officer Elections Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm May 16th Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm The costs to print and mail the Valleys Newsletter are rising all the time. In an effort to save money and be environmentally conscience as well, the Valley of Rockville Centre is now offering the option of going paperless for the newsletter. If you want the newsletters sent via email only and no longer in print, please send an email to

June
June 6th-4 Body Meeting-Officer Installation Pre-meeting Dinner-6:30 pm June 13th Executive Board Meeting- 7:30pm

All Meals Require Reservations Please contact the Office at:

516.678.3232 or ValleyofRVC@gmail.com

ValleyofRVC@gmail.com
and include your name, address, and the words

Go Paperless

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Messages from the Valley Officers

Thrice Potent Master:
First, I would ask that we pray for all of the victims of hurricane Sandy. If any brother needs assistance please contact: Ill:. Steve Stefanakos 33, the CIC Richard Frenz 32, or myself. Next, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work putting on the Feast of Tishri and the 4th degree. From all responses that I have received it was enjoyed by all, especially the new candidates. I would especially like to thank Bro. Golecki 32 for his guidance and work as director. As his usual, he did an outstanding job and I thank him. There are too many others to name but you know who you are and I thank you also. The following is an updated schedule of 5 rehearsal dates for the 14th degree, which will take place on Jan. 3rd, 2013. All are Sundays and will start at 7:00pm: 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 and 12/30. Thank you and have a safe holiday season.
My Brothers, I was extremely proud to be part of Family Life with you last Thursday. I want to thank Ill. Donald Halstead for pulling it off as usual and also shout out congratulations to the recipients, Ill. Linton Smith and Robert Getschel and MSA Jeff Golecki. The Council of Princes rehearsal will start right after the holidays. As we enter into the festivities of the season with our families, let's not forget the tragedies of last month and be grateful for the things that we take for granted. Life is fragile and it only takes a moment to realize you never know what you have until you lose it. May God keep you, your families and friends safe for the New Year.

Sovereign Prince :

Michael J Mucaria 32

John McKoy 32

Most Wise Master:

Greetings Brethren My Dear Brothers, First off let me thank all of the brothers who work so On behalf of myself and The Officers of the L.I. Chapter of hard for our annual BBQ. I believe it was a complete Rose Croix, I hope this message finds all of you in good success along with an excellent turnout. I look forward health! This month has been very hard for many of us on to a wonderful and fun packed up coming year for us the shores of Long island all the way to the shores of all. Jersey. My prayers and well wishes go out to all affected For all of the members of my line in the Lodge of by this huge storm. Perfection, you should have by now received belong in a At the same time we see we are all blessed to a list of all rehearsal dates. Please let me know in advance of any Fraternity whose members care so much for each other scheduling conflicts that willhelp out their from and are ready and willing to prevent you Brothers, attending these friends. neighbors, and rehearsals. Also the new web site will be up and running by September. With that, keep doing the good work, and reach out and Ithelp your is: www.valleyofrockvillecentre.org address Brothers if in need. Follow all the Please visit it often, you will be able all the Brothers, communications and emails sent from to make your dinner reservations, pay your duessee all ofany up to they are very informative. Hope to and get you soon, stay safe, healthy, and this will pass to. date information on your Valley. It will also include a photo section of Valley events.
Best Wishes from all of us

Commander in Chief:
This is the time of year when I would be wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season which I certainly do. However, the devastation that has been so wide spread in our Metropolitan area after the horrendous storm, Sandy, has left a pall on what this season usually brings too many. There have been so many of our brothers and their families that have been displaced from their homes or are living without heat and/or electric due to homes being gutted and rebuilt so they may get electric back to their homes, that it is incomprehensible. If ever there was a time to aid and assist brothers in a destitute situation, this is it. We need to bring the Holiday spirit to many. Our Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction through the Almoners Fund has sent relief to our area to all masons here not just Scottish Rite who suffered extreme losses. In addition the Grand Lodge of New York has created a special relief fund to assist through the Brotherhood Fund. I cannot stress enough to our brothers the need to See Commander in Chief on pg. 8

Spiro Triantafilis 32 Michael J Mucaria32

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Valley News
Family Life Night and holiday party well received
Once again our Family Life night went off famously due to the tireless efforts of our Hospitaler Don Halstead. We opened the evening with a lovely catered dinner to fill our bellies before proceeding upstairs for the nights events. The program opened with the presentation of Ill. Linton Smith and Ill. Robert M. Getschel with their 33rd Degree hat and jewel and with the presentation to Dist. Brother Jeffrey Golecki of his M.S.A. hat and jewel. After that, there were the presentations of donations to the Long Island charities, which also included the Hospital Transportation Unit from Kismet Shrine. The evening was wrapped up with the wonderful sounds of the Sweet Adelines before retiring downstairs for dessert and coffee. A good time was had by all.

Knights of the Double Eagle step up

The KDE would like to once again thank the anonymous donors that gave the swords to the Inaugural class. It was a true act of brotherhood and is well appreciated. It was good to see these swords put to use in our first sword arch in a long time. We were honored to give an arch of steel to the Ill:. Peter J. Samiec 33,Deputy For New York, as he was presented to the Valley to witness our fourth degree and induction of our new members to the Valley and Lodge of Perfection. Well done Knights.

Upcoming degrees reminder

We just want to remind not only our new members, but all members of the Valley that we will be hosting the following reunions. In January, we will be showing the 4th DVD and performing the 14th degree. In February, we will be performing the 15th and 18th degrees. In March, it is tentative that we will be playing both the 22 nd and 24th DVDs. We will end off our year with the performance of the 31st and 32nd degree. We ask that ALL members of the Valley come out and support us and attend these reunions. It is an excellent time to indulge in the brotherhood offered by our fraternity.

The Valley welcomes its new members

The Valley would like to welcome all the new members that were brought through our 4th degree in October during our Feast of Tishri celebration. It was good to see many of these take the initiative on go the Valley of Hudsons celebration to have the 32 degree conferred on them. Now that they are 32 degree members, we hope that they will continue to come see our degrees and also take an active part in the Valley.

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proudest moments in Masonry. Besides the fact that many of our brothers went above and beyond to help out others, our Sovereign Grand Commander, the Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, also stepped up and sent financial aid into our area. As it stands now, Steven Stefanakos on behalf of Supreme Council has donated over $70,000 to over 50 masons in need of aid. And there is still more waiting to be distributed. This money came swift and direct in a desperate time of need. I was in awe in how fast our leadership came to our aid. You can read more on this in Steves report in the Deputys Representatives corner below. What I saw happen here on Long Island in the aftermath, truly swelled my heart with pride for my fraternity. It is in the darkest time when a mans true charter surfaces. I am now confident that with the brotherly love that over flows in our fraternity, we can survive anything. We lived through 9-11, Y2K, 06/06/06, Swine Flu, and the Rapture and we are still standing strong. Whats next? The End of the World? Bring it on, Mayans, bring it on!

Become Active in your Valley

The Valley of Rockville Centre has need of its members to become active in functions of the Valley. We currently have openings in the following areas:

Degree work, speaking and non-speaking Stage Crew Wardrobe Crew Committee work in Finances, Double Eagle Program, Fund raising and others Become a line officer in the Lodge of Perfection, Council of Princes or Chapter of Rose Croix. Masonic Education

Scott Bisogni

Please contact Scott Bisogni at the Valley, at 516.678.3232 or ValleyofRVC@gmail.com, and let him know where you can help.

Deputys Representatives Corner

Dearest Brethren, I hope to hear you and your families had a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving. I also hope to hear that you and your families escaped the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. This has been a very trying time for our metropolitan area, and our membership in all of The Craft. We are not immune to such acts of nature, and there are times that we are helpless to such an unbelievable storm surge that our entire area has witnessed. You are NOT alone!! Shortly after the storm, I received a phone call from Ill. Peter Samiec 33, Deputy for New York, and Ill. John McNaughton 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, telling me that help to our brothers was on the way. Almost Immediately, that help arrived in the form of financial help for not just members of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, but for ANY Brother Freemason! My only instructions were to use our Masonic Contacts, and identify any member of The Craft that may need some "relief" in getting started on their recovery from the storm. With the help of your Valley Leaders, along with District Deputy Grand Masters from Staten Island to Suffolk (and everywhere in between), we were able to immediately See Deputy Rep on pg. 8

Time to Update Your Information !

In order for the Valley to keep you informed of all our events and proceedings, we need to have all your current information. I am asking EVERY SINGLE MEMBER to please email (which I prefer), mail or call the office with the following information, and yes, I want you to send it to me even if you know we already have it.

Name, Mailing address, Home Phone, Cell Phone and Email Address.
Thank you. Scott Bisogni

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Echoes from the Valley

A place where Brothers can express their thoughts

Our brothers Bil l Lewi s and Ed Midden d orf had posted some thoughts. Bills cam e from his post on Unite d Freemasons Worldwi de , and even though it is more from Ancient Craft Masonry, it is wel l thought out and wort h a look. Ed submitted informat ion about our Valley s hi story. So we all have heard the statement prevent daubing with un-tempered mortar but few if any where able to tell me what it meant or where it came from. All I was able to get from fellow Masons was a shrugged shoulder with blank looks and the all too common statement of whatever it means is unknown to me. It was one Mason that told me all the answers lay within the pages of the volume of sacred law. After doing some reading and thought, I was able to find the passage within the volume. It was in the book of Ezekiel that I came across the passage that this line was taken from. So will I break down the wall that you have daubed with un-tempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation shall be uncovered, and it shall fall, and you shall be consumed in its midst: and you shall know that I am the LORD. Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with un-tempered mortar, and will say unto you, the wall is no more, neither they that daubed it. Ezekiel 13: 11-15 This was a lot to take in. At first I was at a loss as to what this all meant. After reading Ezekiel some more it was clear that God was talking about foolish/false prophets and lies used to whitewash events in hopes to hold things together. For mortar to be tempered it needs to be strong, like operative Masonry the mortar used to build dries between stone and brick to bring forth a strong wall. Yet what does this mean for us, the speculative Masons? Here in our lives we have forged walls for our houses to stand with. The walls we have and used are made from the relations we have with the people within our lives, be them family, co-workers, friends, brothers, and people we dont see eye to eye with. We see how a person will lie and try to cover up things in hope that they will be able to hold their world together. Even then people try to smooth over deep breaks between people by a quick whitewash action with in their lives believing/hoping that things will work. We can put the news on and see how things look fantastic for someones life but when the personal cracks start to show and the truth comes out, the walls fall apart. So will I break down the wall that you have daubed with un-tempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation shall be uncovered, and it shall fall, and you shall be consumed in its midst. There are too many people on the news to list that we all have seen in the spotlight of everything falling apart in their life. Uncovered allusions to the truth being shown and how weak stories and lies will lead to everything falling apart on you. Simply put forth by Joe Crews in his book Hidden Eyes and Closed Ears, The un-tempered mortar represents an effort to gloss over the seriousness of the defect by false teaching instead of leading the people back to full obedience. As Masons we are told we should be obedient to our faith and to be on the level with each other. When we cheat and defraud others we are no longer on the level and we start to let cracks form with the walls we have building with the people we care about. These are not walls to keep someone out, but walls to support our house and each other. We
Continued in Echoes on pg.11

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PUTTIN ON THE RITZ

You are cordially invited to join us for

A STEP BACK IN TIME WITH A SPLASH OF ELEGANCE

PRESENTED BY

DINING AND DANCING

The Ladies of the Scottish Rite Valley of Rockville Centre

Cocktail hour at 6:30 PM - Dinner at 7:30 PM Scottish Rite Masonic Temple 28 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Black and White Attire Suggested Black Tie Optional - Donation $40pp
Music by the incomparable DJ Keith Watson 50/50 Drawing Winner need not be present ____________________________________________________________________ Donation $40. per person Reservation for (please print)_________________________________________ Total Number in party___________________________________ Checks made payable to Long Island Scottish Rite Bodies with choice of Prime Rib _________________ Chicken Francaise __________ Stuffed Flounder ___________ Ticket Price Includes Wine, Beer & Soda R.S.V.P. on or before April 20, 2013 Ann Frenz - 631-472-1926 (C) 631-786-9477 Donna Lessmann -631-499-4680 Mail reservations to: 21 Willow Street, Bayport, NY 11705 r2frenz@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE OUR FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS ..Proceeds go toward Building Renovations

Saturday, April 27, 2013

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Commander in Chief: (cont. from pg. 3) support these organizations that are there supporting our brothers in this time of need. I was very fortunate to be able to represent the Valley of RVC in Poughkeepsie during the weekend of November 17. The new Valley of the Hudson along with the Valleys of Albany and Boston portrayed many of the degrees of the Lodge of Perfection, the 19, 24, and the new 32 degree. We had a contingent of brothers from our Valley that finished their degree requirements and became our latest Sublime Princes. Another class will start in January 2013. Sandy decided to change our landscape of activities for the month of November. Our November Family Life meeting will be held on December 6 as we combine it with the Holiday Party and presentation of the hats to our new Illustrious and MSA recipients. Plan on joining us as we present our gifts to local and Masonic Charities. In addition, we will enjoy wonderful entertainment presented by the Sweet Adeline singers. Join us as we celebrate this holiday season. Dinner by reservation only. We have postponed our dance Puttin' on the Ritz until April 27, 2013 hopefully after the risk of winter weather. Please save the date. The 50/50 prizes will be drawn at that time. Let us offer a prayer for those men and women who are unable to enjoy this holiday with their loved ones because they are serving our nation away from home. Please keep them safe and return them home soon. Bless all who suffered tragedies and those who are reaching out to all in need. I know that some of you are still suffering from SANDY, but we are all alive and that is what is most important. Ann and I wish you all a Happy Holiday

Richard Frenz 32
Deputy Rep: (cont. from pg. 5) start distributing money to brothers that have been displaced from their homes, or who have received major damage to their homes. My travels have taken me to every area of devastation, this storm showed no mercy on any area where our brethren reside. With the funds coming directly from our Supreme Council's Almoner's fund, a brother requiring help, did not have to fill out any forms, go through pages of red tape, all they had to do was ask, in some cases knowing of the devastation, I was able to quietly make a visit and hand over some relief without the Brother even expecting it. This is true Freemasonry in action, and without the help of Supreme Council this never would have been possible. There are many Brothers still hurting out there and there may be more that we don't know about. I ask each of you if you know of a Brother that may need some help getting back on their feet due to the storm, please have them contact myself or the Valley office, help is just a phone call away! If you have not seen Supreme Council's short video on our Almoner's Fund in action, I urge you to go to Supreme Council's website and watch it (www.scottishritenmj.org). I also ask each of you to never forget making a donation to Supreme Council's Almoner's Fund, as we all hope to never have to use it, always remember Supreme Council is there for each and every one of us, should we ever need some Brotherly Relief in times of personal devastation and hardship. I look forward to seeing each of you around The Valley, and wholeheartedly welcome our new class of Scottish Rite Masons!!

Steven Stefanakos 33
Secretarys Desk (cont. from pg. 2) dinner before, please come for the awards and entertainment. The New dues notices will be sent out to you in December. Please pay them as soon as possible and if you have any problems, please contac6t me and I will speak to the Hospitaler. These are unusual times, so we must think about our Brothers. January 3rd we will have another reunion with the usual pre-meeting dinner. If you have someone you wish to bring into Scottish rite, now is the time to add him on to the existing class. This night will repeat the 4 th degree, and also do the 14th degree. Pick up a petition or ask for one. This class will all receive the 200th Anniversary medal in June.

Bob Stack 33

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In 2013, we will be celebrating the 200 years as the

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite within the United States.
The official celebration period is from August 5, 2012 thru December 31, 2013.
It is the desire of the 200th Anniversary Committee to see that all Valleys celebrate the 200th Anniversary in a manner appropriate for their Valley. There will be no single event or Anniversary Class for the jurisdiction, yet there will be many ways in which each State and Valley may join in the jurisdiction wide celebration. For all new initiates, there will be a special 200th Anniversary pocket jewel to be given to all candidates receiving the 32 in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in the period from Jan. 1, 2012 thru Dec. 31, 2013. Extra pocket jewels will be available this summer to any member at a cost of $25.00 each. Please contact Bob Stack to purchase your medals at 516.678.3232

Let it be known that at this years Council of Deliberation, Switoslaw Stowbunenko was elected to receive the "Meritorious Service Award" at the 2013 Council of Deliberation. Please congratulate our Brother on receiving this well-deserved honor.

Are you a 32nd Degree Mason?

Interested in traveling with other Brethren from the Valley?

Then send an email request to ValleyofRVC@gmail.com and put Passport Travel Club in the subject line and Name and Contact Info in the body. Our travel coordinator, Javier Ramirez, will then contact you with information to arrange to travel with your friends and brothers to see the work of other Valleys in the NMJ and complete your passport.

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ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIPS
Named for Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 to 1932, the Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing education of young men and women from Scottish Rite families and Masonicrelated youth groups. Since 1951, more than $3 million has been awarded to students from each state of the Northern Jurisdiction. Eligibility: Those meeting any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the 2012 Abbott Scholarship program: A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction A child of a Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, who is a high school senior or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale A member of DeMolay, Rainbow or Jobs Daughters in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is a high school senior or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Check withCouncil website submission dates. The application form is available Only current college sophomores, juniors or the Valley for at: http://www.scottishritenmj.org/Philanthropy.aspx. on the Supreme Council website at: Supreme http://www.scottishritenmj.org/Philanthropy.aspx Applicants should complete the form, print and mail into the Valley of seniors can apply for Abbott (Supreme Council) Scholarships. These applications will automatically be entered it to the Valley Rockville Applicants should as well. The application to the Valley providing for High School Seniors. All applications Secretary. Centres Scholarshipsubmit their Valley will also consider applications fromtheir eligibility. For instance, if yourmust be in the Valley office c/o the Valley Scholarship Chairman application Ave. Valley. father is providing eligibility, then you would submit the at 28 Lincolnto hisRockville Centre NY 11570 by March 25, 2013. Call
516-678-3232 for info. You must use the 2013 application form. It is the only one to be used this year. A copy of the application is available on the new

Our Learning Centers

Remember Brethren to Support our
Most of the brothers have heard of the Learning Centers sponsored by the Scottish Rite. The learning Centers are more than teaching locations. These centers are designed to teach young people how to read! You see, there are people out there who do not understand what the printed words mean,. These people dont see written words as most do, therefore they must be taught how to translate what they see. The program is designed to help people with Dyslexia. There is always something in the Northern Light magazine on their activities. With all that being said, there is a real need for financial support of the program. I am asking each brother in our Valley to contribute an additional $5.00 more than usual. If this is a burden, than any amount is welcome. So this year when your dues notice comes, include a note as to how much you wish to be designated to the Scottish Rite Learning Centers, Thank you. Fraternally, Edward W. Middendorf, Sr. Past Most Wise master

Childrens Dyslexia Centers

For over ten years, Scottish Rite Masons have been national leaders in the effort to help children and their families overcome the painful obstacles of dyslexia. With more than 50 active centers in our jurisdiction, the Children's Dyslexia Centers provide free tutoring for children with dyslexia and train a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicated tutors. For more information go to: http://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org

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Membership Incentive Program

The Membership Committee is always looking for ways to reward you for your membership in the Scottish Rite. We also need to work on replacing those who have laid down their working tools. This program addresses both of these needs Beginning in September of 2012, if you are the top line signer on Three petitions for this year, you will be awarded One Year of Paid Up Dues for the Valley of Rockville Centre. The totals are for this year only and the candidate must attend and complete all the requirements to obtain the 32nd Degree for the top line signer to be eligible for this award. I know we are all proud of our fraternity, but sometimes we need a little extra incentive to encourage a brother mason to join the Scottish Rite. This program provides that a reason to ask and an opportunity to get something for it. All you need do is ask.

Scottish Rite Club of Suffolk

In an effort to help our brothers in Suffolk District become active once again, the Scottish Rite Club of Suffolk has been established.

The Great Architect of the Universe has Richard Frenz, Club President received the following into His Presence. With deepest sympathy we mourn the loss of at r2frenz@gmail.com or 516.678.3232 our Brothers Herb Lessmann, Club Secretary at orf81934@aol.com 516.678.3232
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Order of Knights of the Double Eagle
The Knight of the Double Eagle Service Award program is a means of recognizing members who actively participate in Valley programs and Scottish Rite sponsored events. All members of the Valley are eligible to become Knights of the Double Eagle by actively participating in the business, events and activities conducted or sponsored by the Valley. Points are awarded for participation, and upon receiving 500 points, a member is dubbed a Knight of the Double Eagle, and presented with a jewel suspended from a black ribbon. Contact Scott Bisogni at

are told as EAs that we are to prevent daubing with untempered mortar and the obligation we take and what we learn with in the Speculative Lodge show us the way we should go.

Bill Lewis Valley History

As the Valley of Rockville Centre enters the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rites anniversary celebration, we can celebrate our early history. The Aurora Grata Lodge of Perfection was in existence as a Valley before the establishment of what we now know as the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The Aurora Grata was instituted on Tuesday, November 8th 1808. The NMJ of the USA was not established until 1813. More on our history to follow.

ValleyofRVC@gmail.com
for more information

Ed Middendorf, Sr. Past Most Wise Master

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ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY VALLEY OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE APPLICATION FOR DEGREES VALLEY OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE APPLICATION FOR DEGREES
To the Officers and Members of the Scottish Rite Bodies sitting in the Valley of Rockville Centre: To the Officers and Members of the Scottish Rite Bodies sitting in the Valley of Rockville Centre: I, ________________________________________________________ (please print full name), and the undersigned I, ________________________________________________________ (please print full name), and the undersigned hereof, on_____________________ (Date) respectfully show that I am desirous of being admitted as a member in the hereof, on_____________________ (Date) respectfully show that I am desirous of being admitted as a member in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Valley of Rockville Centre and request that I may be received among you and that I will Ancient Accepted Scottish Valley of Rockville Centre and request that I may be received among you and that I will ever pray for the prosperity and glory of the Fraternity and the welfare of the Brethren. ever pray for the prosperity and glory of the Fraternity and the welfare of the Brethren. Please print all information: Please print all information: Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________Place of Birth: _____________________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________Place of Birth: _____________________________________________ Name of Spouse (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________________ Name of Spouse (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________State ___________________________Zip_________________ City ______________________________________State ___________________________Zip_________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Home E-Mail: ______________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Home E-Mail: ______________________________________________ Profession or Occupation: ____________________________ Profession or Occupation: ____________________________ Employer: ___________________________________________ Employer: ____________________________________________ Business Address: _____________________________________ Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone: _____________________Business E-Mail: ___________________________________________ Business Phone: _____________________Business E-Mail: ______________________________________________ I am a Master Mason in good standing in: I am a Master Mason in good standing in: ____________________________________________ Lodge, No._________located at: _____________________ ____________________________________________ Lodge, No._________located at: _____________________ Member # on dues card: ______________________________ Member # on dues card: ______________________________ Have you ever before petitioned for any Degrees in the Scottish Rite and been accepted or rejected? Have you ever before petitioned for any Degrees in the Scottish Rite and been accepted or rejected? Yes _____ No ______If Yes, to which Valley and when? ____________________________________________ Yes _____ No ______If Yes, to which Valley and when? ____________________________________________

Application Fee: $200.00 ($100.00 with application/$100.00 day of conferral of 4th) Application Fee: $200.00 ($100.00 with application/$100.00 day of conferral of 4th)
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In making this application, I promise on my word of honor that should I be elected and become a member of your In making this application, I promise on my word of honor that should I be elected and become a member of honorable Body, I subscribe to the following your honorable Body, I subscribe to the following
I, the undersigned, do hereby promise on my word of honor, and swear true faith, allegiance, and fealty to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand I, the undersigned, do Thirty-third and Last word of honor, and swear true Scottish Rite of and fealty to for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Inspectors General of the hereby promise on my Degree of the Ancient Acceptedfaith, allegiance, Freemasonrythe Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand the Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and East in the of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the by its Constitutions, Orders and United States of America, sitting at its GrandLast Degreetown of Lexington, Massachusetts, and will support and abide Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, sitting at its Grand Supreme Council and be loyal thereto, as the and will support and abide by its hold illegal and spurious Decrees. That I will hold allegiance to the said East in the town of Lexington, Massachusetts,supreme authority of the Rite; willConstitutions, Orders and Decrees. That that hold allegiance to within Supreme Council and be loyal Supreme the supreme authority of the Rite; will has illegal and spurious every other body I willmay be establishedthe saidits Jurisdiction, claiming to be athereto, as Council to which said Supreme Councilhold not extended due every other such; and every established within its Jurisdiction, claiming to be a recognition asbody that may beother Body of said Rite within the same JurisdictionSupreme Council to which said Supreme Council has not extended due recognition as such; and every other Supreme Council, or from Supreme Council that does not hold its powers from saidBody of said Rite within theasame Jurisdiction recognized by it, and will hold no communication whatever in Scottish that does not hold its member of the same nor allow him or from a Body of Council recognized by be a member; and I will dispense justice to my Rite Masonry with any powers from said Supreme Council,to visit anySupreme the Rite of which I mayit, and will hold no communication whatever in Scottish Rite Masonry with any equity and the same Brethren according to the laws of member of honor. nor allow him to visit any Body of the Rite of which I may be a member; and I will dispense justice to my should I according to the laws of equity pledge, I consent to be expelled from Scottish Rite Masonry, and all rights therein and in any Body of the Rite, AndBrethren violate this, my solemn vow andand honor. And should I violate every Body of the Ancient Accepted Scottish be expelled from as a traitor and forsworn. and to be denounced to this, my solemn vow and pledge, I consent to Rite in the world Scottish Rite Masonry, and all rights the rein and in any Body of the Rite, and to be denounced to every Body of theAnd may God aidScottish Rite in the worldthe a traitor and forsworn. Ancient Accepted me to keep and perform as same. Amen. And may God aid me to keep and perform the same. Amen.

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Valley of Rockville Centre Valley of Rockville Centre 28 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre N.Y. 11570 28 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre N.Y. 11570 Attention: Secretary/Membership Chairman Attention: Secretary/Membership Chairman

September-November 2012 Valley of Rockville Centre

Scottish Rite Masonic Hall 28 Lincoln Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5799

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ALLEGIANCE
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Rockville Centre, State of New York, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts and whose officers are:
IllJohn W. McNaughton 33 Sovereign Grand Commander IllJim S. Deyo 33 Grand Lieutenant Commander IllRobert F. Ogg, Jr. 33 Grand Minister of State IllPeter J. Samiec 33 Deputy for the State Active Members for New York Ill Harold L. Aldrich, 33 Past Deputy for New York Ill David P. Spencer 33 IllStephen R. Whittaker 33 Ill P. Michael Neilsen, 33 IllG. Michael Morris, 33 Active Emerti Members Ill James F. Niehoff 33 IllBruce W. Widger 33 Ill Richard H. Welkley 33 Ill Gary A. Henningsen 33 Ill Frederick D. Greene, 33 IllEdward R. Trosin, Jr., 33

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