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NEWS & VIEWS from the Valley of Utica
Published by
Yahnundahsis Bodies, A.A.S.R.
July– September, 2013 Volume 48 Issue 1
VALLEY OF UTICA – AASR
2013 Members & Workers Outing
FAMILY FUN NIGHT and PICNIC
FRIDAY - AUG 2nd
, 2013
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
THE ROSELAWN – NEW YORK MILLS, NY
FUN! FUN! FUN!
SLIDE and BOUNCE HOUSE
FACE PAINTING with “Coco” the Clown
BALLOON ANIMALS from ZIYARA ZANIES
MUSIC with “DJ – DINO”
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD!
Steak Sandwiches Shrimp Clam Chowder Salt Potatoes Macaroni Salad
Baked Beans Hamburgers Hot Dogs Chicken Fingers French Fires
Kielbasa & Kraut Hot Sausage Corn on the Cob Watermelon
Strawberry Shortcake w/ Ice Cream
Water Iced Tea Soda Beer Coffee
DOOR PRIZES!
Kirby’s Dinner & Movie Certificate Time for Me Day Spa Gift Certificate
Grand Door Prize: Nexus 7 (16GB) Google Tablet w Incline Case
Advance Reservations and Payment Required
AASR Members : $ 5.00 Adult $ 3.00 Child( 5 – 12) Maximum $ 15.00 per Family
Non Members: $ 7.50 Adult $ 3.00 Child (5 – 12) Maximum $20.00 per Family
$1.00 of each Adult Ticket will be donated to the Memorial Scholarship Fund!
Our Recently Created 320
Brothers and their Family’s will be our Guests.
New Candidates (with Petition) and their Family’s will be our Guests.
Reservation Deadline: July 20. 2013
Please return reservation form that is being mailed with the invitation .
My Brothers,
It is hard to believe that summer is almost half over and
we are making sure all the
arrangements for the next
year of activities for the
Valley will be finalized.
There has been
some changes put in place
for the next year. Make sure
you not only check the
News & Views, but also the
Valley’s website (http://
aasruticany.com) to make
sure no changes have been
made.
We will again do
the degrees with the Valleys
of Syracuse and Norwood. The Commander—in– Chief for
Syracuse is Brother Robert Tyrrell, 33, who became a Scottish
Rite Mason in the Valley of Utica on April 7, 1984. When he
moved to the Syracuse area, he became a duel member there.
Hope to see you and your family at the Member, Work-
ers and Family Fun Night on August 2nd.
Fraternally,
IllDaniel L. Clark, 33 Secretary
2 NEWS & VIEWS JULY—SEPT, 2013
FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK News and Views published in
Utica, New York by
YAHNUNDAHSIS BODIES, A.A.S.R. 251 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Tel. 315-724-9561 Fax. 315-798-8733
E-mail:[email protected]
www.aasruticany.com
ALLEGIANCE
The bodies of Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Utica,
State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the
Supreme Council, 33, Ancient 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:
Sovereign Grand Commander
IllJohn William McNaughton, 33º
Grand Lieutenant Commander
IllJames S. Deyo, 33º
Grand Minister of State
Ill Robert F. Ogg, Jr., 33
Deputy for the State of New York
Ill Peter J. Samiec, 33
ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill David P. Spencer, 33 (2002)
Ill Stephen R. Whittaker, 33(2009)
Ill P. Michael Nielsen, 33 (2010)
Ill G. Michael Morris, 33(2010)
ACTIVE EMERITI MEMBERS
Ill James F. Niehoff, 33 (1991)
Ill Bruce Widger, 33Past Deputy for NY (2000)
Ill Richard H. Welkley, 33 (2003)
Ill Gary Henningsen, 33 (2004)
Ill Frederick D. Greene, 33 (2010)
Ill Edward R. Trosin, 33 (2010)
Ill Harold L. Aldrich, 33Past Deputy for NY (1992)
DEPUTY’S REPRESENTATIVE
Ill Stephen C. Park, 33
OFFICERS OF SCOTTISH RITE
* Wayne L. Allen, 32DSA -Commander-in-Chief
*Frank Rice, 32Most Wise Master
*Phillip Chandler, 32Sovereign Prince
*Zachary Miller, 32Thrice Potent Master
Ill Daniel L. Clark, 33- Secretary
Philip Schaeffer, 32 , DSA - Treasurer
William R. Williams, 32DSAHospitaler
SCOTTISH RITE TRUSTEES
Ill Robert L. Wakelee, 33
Ill Stephen C. Park, 33
Ill William C. Brunet, Sr., 33
Ill Rodney St. Clair, 33
Ill Timothy J. DiMare, 33
*Also four presiding officers
INCORPORATING TRUSTEE
IllVaughn A. Combs, 33
Welcome New Sublime Princes
Joseph Martyniuk
Ethan Miller
Jan Russell
Michael Russell
Patrick Russell
Karl Tormey
Frank Williams
Dan Reyes
William Bowen
Kent Carnell
Shawn Cotton
Patrick Dann
Anthony DiMare
John Ferriter
Peter Gaffney
Dan Helmer
JULY—SEPT, 2013 NEWS & VIEWS 3
Greetings Brothers,
The first thing you will notice about this issue of the News and Views, is a change of
style and format. In an effort to not only improve communication with our members, but also
to comply with new mailing regulations and contain costs, the Executive Committee has ap-
proved changes to our publication. There will now be four (4) issues per year: July – Sep-
tember; October – December; January – March; and April – June. Each issue will also be
less pages, with more pertinent, timely, information. We will supplement communication
with special notices, frequent updates on our website and robo call reminders. Our goal is to
enhance your ability to get information and know what is going on in the Valley. We always
welcome your comments and suggestions.
The past year has gone by rapidly and it is hard to believe that my first year as Com-
mander in Chief has concluded and we are beginning the second year. It has been a busy
year and we have had good participation in our degrees, events and functions. I wish to thank all who have taken a part
in our degree work. The degrees have all been rendered in excellent form and I extend a special thanks to Fred Rem-
betski, 320, MSA for his service and dedication as our Degree Director.
I welcome our 16 new Sublime Princes, who received the 320, in joint session with the Valley of Syracuse, in
Syracuse and were welcomed at our Annual Reunion Banquet in May. I hope each of you will continue to take an ac-
tive part in Scottish Rite Masonry. You are part of a very special class of new members – not only in celebrating the
200 Years of Brotherhood of Scottish Rite, but also as a member of the Vaughn A. “Bud” Combs Class. My congratula-
tions to all.
My thanks also to Thrice Potent Master, Frank Rice, 320, Chairman of our Family Life Week and all his Com-
mittee for the fine job in organizing this great annual event and their efforts in the difficult task of selecting the winning
essay’s and coloring contest submissions. We are already making plans to expand and have more school participation
next year.
Our Annual Meeting and Public Installation of Officers was held on May 17th. I congratulate all the officers in-
stalled and look forward to working with each of you. Please come out and show your support for the new Officers of
the Valley.
For the new AASR year, we are continuing to reach out and develop more new and exciting programs and
events for the interest of all. The first of these will be another change in our Summer Outing. This year it will be a
Member Fun Night and Family Outing. The date will be Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Roselawn. Time will be 4:30PM
– 7:30PM with fine summer picnic food, Special events and entertainment for the children and some great door prizes.
Mark your calendars now. Details can be found on Page 1 of this issue of the News and Views, as well as the separate
flyer mailed to each member and also on our website at www.aasruticany.com. Advance reservations and payment are
required, so please return the reservation card sent to each of you early.
I would be remiss if I did not also express a special personal thanks to Dan Clark, 330, Valley Secretary, and
Brenda Dickenson-Noti, Administrative Assistant for keeping the Office so well organized and their assistance to all our
committees and events during the year.
I wish you all and your families a wonderful summer. May it be filled with happy enjoyable times, and great
family fellowship. Hope to see you all at the Fun Night and Family Outing on August 2nd.
Fraternally,
Wayne L. Allen
Wayne L. Allen, 320, DSA
Commander in Chief
FROM THE EAST
4 NEWS & VIEWS JULY—SEPT, 2013
Valley of Utica—AASR
AWARDS NIGHT
Saturday—September 21, 2013
Past Presiding Officer Jewels to:
Sherm Stein, 32, DSA - Past Sovereign Prince
COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM
Hal Smith, 32 - Past Most Wise Master
CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD—RED HAT
D.B WILLIAM R. WILLIAM, SR., 32, MSA
ALEE’S RESTAURANT
247 Elizabeth Street - Utica, NY
6:30 p.m. Social and Hors douerves
(Cash bar)
7:00 p.m.— Deluxe Buffet
$22.00 per person—Reservation Deadline September 12th
Reservation Coupon
Valley of Utica –AASR
AWARDS NIGHT
Please fill out and return to the Valley Of Utica
251 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
Please reserve __________dinners. My check in the
amount of ___________($ 22.00 per person) payable
to Valley of Utica, A.A.S.R., is enclosed.
Name
__________________________________________
Phone
__________________________________________
MEET THE NEW PRESIDING OFFICERS
Lodge Of Perfection
Frank Rice, 32
Thrice Potent Master
Council Princes of Jerusalem
Phillip Chandler, 32
Sovereign Prince
Chapter of Rose Croix
Zachary Miller, 32
Most Wise Master
JULY—SEPT, 2013 NEWS & VIEWS 5
Children’s Dyslexia Center-Central New York
TEDDY BEAR CLASSIC—GOLF TOURNEMENT
BENEFIT: CHILDREN’S DYSLEXIA CENTER-CENTRAL NEW YORK
CAPTAIN AND CREW FORMAT
VESPER HILLS GOLF CLUB, TULLY, NY www.vesperhills.com
P.G.A. Golf Pro—Michael Beck
F R I D A Y - A U G U S T 9 , 2 0 1 3
1P.M. SHOTGUN START
$60 PER PERSON, $240 PER TEAM
Open to all-men and women
Buffet following
Send reservations by:
Friday-August 2nd
To: Craig Cobb
115 Haverhill Drive,
Dewitt, NY 13214
Make checks payable to: CDC CNY-103
(Your check is your reservation)
__________________________________________________________________________________
Captain: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Crew:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Crew:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Crew:____________________________________________________________________________________
~~~IN MEMORIAM~~~
Bro. Stanley Kowalski 05/312011
Bro. John Heffernan 08/21/2012
Bro. Edward Goldberg 11/22/2012
Bro. David Sellars 12/15/2012
Bro. Bart Comstock 03/02/2013
Bro. Henry Brunet 03/10/2013
Bro. Glenford Fish 03/12/2013
Bro. George Silverman 04/28/2013
Bro. Russell Berry 05/01/2013
Bro. Reginald Barnes 05/07/2013
~~~SICKNESS & DISTRESS~~~
Bro. Bucky Hoover, 382 Gulf Road, West Winfield,
NY 13491, had surgery and is now at home doing
well.
Bro. Thomas Blackstone, 602 Higby Road, New
Hartford, NY 13413, was hospitalized and is now at
home doing well.
6 NEWS & VIEWS JULY—SEPT, 2013
ART CONTEST WINNERS
Sixth Grade
1st Nicholas Gentile………………………..General Herkimer
2nd Leigha Rivera………………………… General Herkimer
3rd Jennifer Yaromich…………Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Ninth Grade
1st William Lawrence…………………...West Canada Valley
2nd Suzanna Yaromich…………………...Thomas R. Proctor
Tenth Grade
1st Rachel Agne…………………………West Canada Valley
2nd Johnny Szczesniak…………………...West Canada Valley
3rd Angela Yaromich………………………Thomas R. Proctor
ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Scottish Rite 2013
Family Life Program
Kindergarten
1st Kaiden Bailey………………. Boonville Elementary
2nd Brooke Henry………………. Boonville Elementary
3rd William Richardson………….Boonville Elementary
First Grade
1st Jasmin Rivera ……….Watson Williams Elementary
2nd Chelsea Cesar……….. Watson Williams Elementary
3rd Jaidyn Kline………………….Boonville Elementary
Second Grade
1st Farida Ngoe………………………General Herkimer
2nd Ireland Payne………………..Boonville Elementary
3rd Devon Howard…………………..General Herkimer
Third Grade
1st Samuel McPhilmy…………...Boonville Elementary
2nd Nicholas Thayer……………..Boonville Elementary
3rd Allison Spink………………..Boonville Elementary
ATTENTION ALL OFFICERS!
OFFICER TRAINING SESSION
UTICA MASONIC HALL
Sunday, September 29, 2013
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.—All Elected and Appointed Officers
11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m.—Lunch
12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Elected Officers
Please contact the Scottish Rite office by
September 23, 2013 as a head count will be
needed for lunch to ensure there is enough for
everyone.
Reservations!
Reservations!!
Reservations!!! Effective immediately, the Valley of Utica,
AASR will be cancelling any social events/
functions at outside venues for which actu-
al reservations at the deadline date are less
than 35 to 40 people. Venue’s and Restau-
rants no longer allow the flexibility of last
minute walk ins and cancellations.
We love to have you at our events, but
Please make advance reservations by the
required deadline dates.
JULY-SEPT, 2013 NEWS & VIEWS 7
BUSINESSES AND SERVICES DIRECTORY
600 French Road, New Hartford, NY 13413-0874
735-9201
James B. Turnbull, IV Mark A. Turnbull
OVER A CENTURY OF CREATING
MEMORIES TO MONUMENTS
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DeRegis - Walser Monuments 1152 Grant Blvd Syracuse, NY 13203 479-6111
Cemetery Lettering—Complete Monument Service
Proudly Serving the Mohawk Valley
ENEA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 24 West Monroe St., Little Falls, NY 13365
220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, NY 13350
4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY 13357
9 Center St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452
ROBERTS & ENEA FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME 3 E. Faville Ave., Dolgeville, NY 13329
APPLEGATE-DAY & ENEA FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY 13357
1-877-581-3632
To learn more about the best in independent living,
Contact Linda Rae Avolio, Retirement Counselor
(315) 798-4775
www.acaciavillageny.org
Good Neighbors.
Great Value.
Exceptional Living.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
BRO. MICHAEL T. DUNN, 320
(HIGH PRIEST – COUNCIL PRINCES OF JE-
RUSALEM)
ON RECEIVING THE DeMOLAY HONORARY
LEGION OF HONOR RECENTLY AWARDED BY DeMOLAY INTER-
NATIONAL
AT THEIR ANNUAL SESSION.
THE DEMOLAY LEGION OF HONOR IS THE
HIGHEST AWARD
GRANTED BY THE ORDER OF DeMOLAY FOR
OUTSTANDING AND
DEDICATED SERVICE
TO GOD, COUNTRY and COMMUNITY.
OUR CONGRATULATIONS ALSO GO TO AN-
THONY CUCCI AND ROBERT
VERDON WHO WERE AWARDED THE DE-
GREE OF CHEVALIER FOR OUTSTANDING
AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO DeMOLAY.
THE INVESTITURE SERVICES WILL TAKE
PLACE THIS FALL
Utica Masonic Hall
251 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501-3464
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PERMIT NO. 288
UTICA NY
UPCOMING EVENTS
July
10 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. 26-28 Council of Deliberation
August
02 Family Fun Night 4:30 p.m. 07 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. 17-20 Supreme Council Session
September
04 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. 21 Awards Banquet— Alee’s 6:30 p.m. 29 Officer Training Session
Please be aware that sometimes it is diffi-
cult to keep track of each member and
their health status. We sincerely appreci-
ate your help in keeping us informed and
updated. If you know of any changes in
location as well as sickness/distress,
please do not hesitate to contact the Scot-
tish Rite Office at:
315-724-9561 or
Valley of Utica—AASR