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Inaugural Banquet of Bannockburn a Success

On Sunday, June 23, 2013, over 200 Scottish Rite Masons from across Massachusetts, their families and friends gathered at the Grand Lodge Building for the Ceremonies of Induction and Inaugural Banquet of Bannockburn to celebrate the constituting of Massachusetts Chapter of the Knights of St. Andrew. Over 100 Brethren joined the Order, which operates primarily as a service club for the Valley of Boston.

In attendance was Illustrious Deputy for Massachusetts, Ill∴ Donald M. Moran, 33º, accompanied by Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Ill∴ John Wm. McNaughton, 33º, and Active Members of the Supreme Council, Ill∴ Donald G. Hicks, Jr., and Ill∴ Robert E. Godbout, 33°.

The Commander-in-Chief of Massachusetts Consistory, Bro. Scott D. Inglis, 32º, presented the...

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Passport Musings #3

The Valley has been fortunate to receive an update from Bro. David Narkunas, 32º, about his travels throughout the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction that helped him complete two Scottish Rite passports in a relatively short period of time. We have been running some of his feedback from his experiences in a series since the beginning of the month. Check out some of his musings below:

Q: Which are your most memorable trips?

A: Speaking just for Scottish Rite trips, I recall countless memorable ones, and for many different reasons. Some were for spectacular scenery on the way, like driving through the Green Mountains on a perfect spring day (Burlington, VT). Others were for the significant Presidential history that surrounded a city (Springfield, IL). Some were for incredible Lodge rooms and priceless artifacts (Albany, NY; New York City). Others were for the degree work (Harrisburg, PA; Boston, MA). And some were for including presentations that hit home, like the photos shown from the immediate area of the NJ and NYC coastline following Hurricane Sandy (Valley of Northern NJ).

Q: What are your future goals in Scottish Rite?

A: This is a loaded question. Simply put, I hope to act in more degrees, travel to new Valleys, and strengthen the NMJ by being a strong Ambassador.

Q: Which degrees have you been in?

A: I’ve had small parts in Degrees 16 and 31. I’ve joined the...

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19th Annual Teddy Bear Classic

The 19th Annual Teddy Bear Classic Golf Tournament to benefit the J. Philip Berquist Children's Dyslexia Center of Greater Boston is taking place on Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at the Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis.

Millions of school children with dyslexia face potentially overwhelming challenges on a daily basis, often resulting in frustration and demoralization as they struggle to acquire skills that many of us take for granted. If your child is struggling with reading and writing, how do you know if dyslexia is the cause? Where can you go for help?

For over two decades...

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