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Rest and Refreshment

Most Wise Master's Update:

In the Master Mason Degree, we know that the weary companion stops to rest and refresh himself before he passes on.  He does  this in the midst of a very important job.  Upon completing his brief rest, he rises; all senses keenly aware, he makes a huge discovery that finds a solution to his problem.

During this summer, I would ask you all to rest and refresh yourself from the heavy Masonic workload that many of you carry for 10 months a year.  It's important to take a good break, both physically and mentally.
 
But I also ask you to come back strong in September. The Valley has many needs to be filled: degree work, committees, et cetera. Most importantly we need your senses keenly aware as we search for candidates in the Valley of Boston.  Our Grand Master's Class to be held on November 2, 2013 seems a long time away now, but we all need to be thinking of who would make good candidates.  They just don't appear. We need all officers and members alike to work diligently to make this class a true success.  We look forward to your assistance.  Enjoy the balance of your summer.

Fraternally,

Philip A. Drouin

Most Wise Master

Valley Hires New Talent  

Starting on July 16th, the Valley has had the pleasure of an intern for web services and office assistance.

Justin T. Cargill, a DeMolay member from Benjamin Franklin Chapter in Grafton, MA, has been and will be under the tutelage of the Secretary and the Webmaster for the remainder of the summer.

Cargill is a 2012 graduate of Grafton High School, and is studying Business Administration at Quinsigamond Community College which he will be graduating from in 2014.

Abbott Scholarships Awarded

This June, the Massachusetts Council of Deliberation awarded seven (7) Abbott Scholarships to college students.

The eligibility requirements for an Abbott Scholarship are simple. Anyone who meets at least one (1) of the following criteria may apply:

1.) A Scottish Rite Mason from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
2.) The son or daughter of a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is a high school senior, or a currently enrolled college student with at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.) A member of DeMolay, Rainbow, or Job's Daughters that is either a high school senior, or a currently enrolled college student with at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

This year, the recipients were...

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Family Life

Canobie Lake Park

Family Life is heading north to Salem, NH to enjoy a day at the theme park on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Check out all the rides and other fun the park has to offer on their website.

There will be a luncheon included with the cost of your ticket to this event. Canobie Lake Park is home to the famous Boston Tea Party water park ride, inspired by the historic event our founding fathers and early Masons allegedly participated in.  

Tickets for the event are just $27.50 per person. If you are still interested in attending, then contact the Family Life Chairman, Alfredo Canhoto, for more information. Alfredo can be reached via e-mail at FamilyLife@ScottishRiteBoston.org or by phone at 617.875.2352.