PENNSYLVANIA 32ND DEGREE MASONS

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

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.   

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.
                                                                                                                        

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.
 

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.

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

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. 

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 Abbott Scholarships or from the Secretary of your local Valley. 

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.             

Degree Dates in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Links to our Scottish Rite Charities:  
Leon M Abbott Scholarships
National Heritage Museum
32nd Degree  Masonic  Learning Centers
Schizophrenia Research Program

Other Masonic Links:
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
The Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

CREDIT CARDS AVAILABLE

New credit cards are available to benefit the Supreme Council Charities. Just click on the card below to apply. For information go to the Supreme Council Web page. http://www.supremecouncil.org/ Every  time card is used The Learning Centers receive credit through Supreme Council Charities. 
                                                                                      

One Cause is a way for you to receive credit on your dues. Pay your Scottish Rite Dues with every Purchase you Make. Simply shop through OneCause, where you can earn credits toward your dues with every purchase you make. If you apply and receive a OneCause, Visa Credit Card, there is a portion of every charged purchase that goes towards your dues. Go to www.onecause.com. You must register with them and set up an account. 

Web Master:  Howard B. Dittman    hdittman@zoominternet.net