Pennsylvania Scottish Rite Masonry

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PENNSYLVANIA 32ND DEGREE MASONS         The 32nd Degree Masons in Pennsylvania are under          the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania          and subordinate to the Supreme Council, 33, Ancient          Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic          Jurisdiction of the United States of American sitting in          Lexington, Mass.

Welcome to the Home page of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation or 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons of Pennsylvania.

 We have prepared these pages for you to learn more about 32nd Degree Masonry or Freemasonry in general. We hope these pages will be informational to  members and non-members alike, and provide you information on the 32nd Degree Masonry  in Pennsylvania. We have also included links to other Masonic sites that might prove interesting in your quest for knowledge.
                                                          

                                                                 

Information on membership in 32nd Degree Masonry or Freemasonry can be obtained by contacting any of the Scottish Rite Valleys listed on these pages.  

                                                 THE PENNSYLVANIA  COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION
 

The 32nd Degree Masons  in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania meet under the authority of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation.  The Council is governed by a Commander in Chief, who is  Deputy for  Scottish Rite Masonry in Pennsylvania.  The Commander in Chief  is Ill. William L. McCarrier, 33º , of Butler, Pa.  He is assisted by 4 other Active Members,   Ill. Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°, of Imperial, Pa,  Ill. Russell W. Baker, 33°,of  Elizabethtown,  and   Ill. C. DeForrest Trexler, 33º of Macungie, Pa, and Ill. Jeffrey W. Coy, 33 of Shippensburg. 

The Office of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation is located in Harrisburg, Pa. Ill. John E. Adams Jr 33° Secretary, Mailing address P. O. Box 2726, Harrisburg, Pa. 17105-2726. Phone  1-717-232-5879, Fax 1-717-238-4596.

                                                                         MISSION STATEMENT

32nd Degree Masonry is a Fraternity of Master Masons whose mission is to: Strengthen the Masonic way of life through its worldwide Brotherhood. Promote family and community values. Improve the individual character, leadership, and spirit through relevant programs. Serve mankind through the impact of its extensive charitable outreach. Inspire men to support the principles of the organization.

Links to our Scottish Rite Charities:  
         Leon M Abbott Scholarships
         National Heritage Museum  http://www.nationalheritagemuseum.org/
         32nd Degree  Masonic  Learning Centers  http://www.childrenslearningcenters.org/
        Schizophrenia Research Program
Other Masonic Links:
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
The Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
The Supreme Council, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction
(The Scottish Rite Journal)
Masonic Links

                                                                  LEON M ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIPS
In January, February, and March of each year Applications are accepted for Abbott Scholarships.  Eligible are sons, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters of Pennsylvania Scottish Rite members. Also  members of Pennsylvania  Masonic Youth  Groups, Rainbow for Girls, Demolay for Boys, and Jobs Daughters. Questions should be directed to the  Valley Secretary closest to your home  for deadline of submission and requirements. A copy of applications can be obtained on line at  the link shown below or from the Secretary of your local Valley.  http://www.supremecouncil.org/index.tpl?&ng_view=40

                                                                              COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
You as a member of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction should visit www.supremecouncil.org and click on Member Services Link to keep abreast of services offered to you. 

                                                                       CREDIT CARDS AVAILABLE

New credit cards are available to benefit the Supreme Council Charities. Just hit on the button below to apply. For information go to the Supreme Council Web page. http://www.supremecouncil.org/
                                                                                      

                                                   SCOTTISH RITE VALLEYS IN PENNSYLVANIA

 Pennsylvania 32nd Degree Masons meet in 16 local organizations called "Valleys"..  Children's Learning Centers are currently being established in the Valley's for remedial instruction of children with dyslexia. Instruction is provided free of charge.  For details on these locations follow the links to those Valleys with Web Pages and identified as having Learning Centers. The Valleys in Pennsylvania are listed below with contact location by e mail. To view Valley Web pages click on the Valley name that is highlighted.

                                                                  VALLEY REUNIONS    

Reunions are held in the Spring and Fall each year.  Contact  the Valley Secretary for confirmation of all dates. For  the next reunion of Valleys in Pennsylvania, contact the local Valley Secretary for information. Dates of  Valley Degrees will be entered below when scheduled. For other states hit this link   . Supreme Council Degree Schedule 
            

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