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Understanding Valley Change: Is it Right for You?

Explore the concept of Valley Change and its implications for governance. This analysis includes insights into the Constitutional Valley Structure and the composition of the Supreme Council, detailing the roles of its 45 officers. Additionally, examine the significant aspects of the constitutions as they were before the 2010 amendments. This resource aims to provide clarity on whether Valley Change is suitable for your needs.

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Understanding Valley Change: Is it Right for You?

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  1. Valley Change

    Is it Rite for you?
  2. Constitutional Valley Structure
  3. Number of Officers Total = 45
  4. Constitutions of Supreme Council Before Amendments of 2010 Art. 329 — The first three officers as well as the Treasurer and the Secretary of each Subordinate Body shall be elected. All other officers shall be elected, or appointed by the presiding officer of the Body as the Rules and Regulations of the Body provide. After Amendments of 2010 (Philadelphia) Art. 329 — Presiding officer as well as the Secretary and Treasurer of each Subordinate Body shall be elected. All other officers shall be elected or appointed as provided for in the Rules and Regulations or By Laws governing that Body. Allows individual Valleys flexibility in their organizational structure.
  5. Valleys represented today Valley of Detroit, Mi Ill. David R. Bedwell, 33o, Active Member of Supreme Council, Deputy for Michigan Valley of Reading, Pa Ill. “Butch” Kohler, 33o Valley of Rochester, NY Ill. Charlie Hancock, 33o
  6. Valley Experiences What is happening in your Valley? What are the keys to success? How did you recognize the need for change? Obstacles? How did you overcome the obstacles? How did you transition to a new model?
  7. Flexibility Not required to change If it works for you, keep it Customize to suit your Valley Involvement and communications Work with your Deputy Change the By-laws to facilitate an alternate structure
  8. What model is Rite for your Valley?
  9. Valley of the Hudson & the Valley of Middletown, NY Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

    Valley Unification Proposal

    Ulster Dutchess Sullivan Putnam Orange Westchester Rockland
  10. The Assessment Currently two Valleys serve the region Valley of Middletown (chartered 1953) Lodge of Perfection Valley of the Hudson (chartered 1956) Lodge of Perfection Council of Princes of Jerusalem Membership of 300 Scottish Rite Masons To Complete the Scottish Rite Journey Requires travel to Valley of Binghamton or Albany or Schenectady or New York City or PA
  11. COUNTY Number of Master Masons Putnam 181 Columbia 208 Greene 220 Sullivan 231 Rockland 363 Ulster 403 Dutchess 534 Orange 709 Westchester 1106 There are approximately 4000 Masons in the region
  12. A Unique 4 Body Valley Lodge of Perfection – Middletown Council of Princes of Jerusalem – Mt. Kisco Chapter of Rose Croix – Saugerties Consistory – Wappingers Falls
  13. Suggested 2012 –2013Meeting Schedule September 2012 – Middletown (Joint Election and Installation of new Valley Officers) October 2012 – Mt. Kisco November & December 2012 – No regular meeting (Reserved for Family Life Night and Fall Reunion or Holiday Party) January 2013 – Saugerties February 2013 – Wappingers Falls March 2013 – Middletown or Saugerties April 2013 – Mt. Kisco May 2013 – Middletown or Saugerties (Election of Officers) June 2013 – Wappingers Falls (Joint Installation of Officers) The 4th Thursday except for Middletown (2nd Tuesday)
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