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

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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:AASRUCANY@Verizon.net

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

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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.

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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

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Good Neighbors.

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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

AASRUCANY@verizon.net

Valley of Utica—AASR