Our Vision
"We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members."
Scottish Rite32° Scottish Rite Masonry expands upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, exploring Masonic teachings more deeply. Building upon the ethical and philosophical teachings of the blue lodge, 32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry reveals a wealth of knowledge about Masonry not found in the other degrees. It seeks to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge in order to help good men become even better.
A member of 32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry seeks to:
The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. In the United States the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge, or blue lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. Our core values are:
Reverence for God Devotion to Country Integrity Justice Tolerance Service to Humanity Supreme CouncilThe Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in each country is governed by a Supreme Council. There is no international governing body — each Supreme Council in each country is sovereign unto itself.
In the U.S. there are two Supreme Councils. The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (NMJ) is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, and the Southern Jurisdiction (SJ) in Washington, DC. The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction refers to state organizations as Councils ofDeliberation and the local bodies are organized into Valleys. The System of Degrees
Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. In the Northern Masonic Jurusdiction, the bodies are the:
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AllegianceThe New York Council of Deliberation acknowledges and yields 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:
Ill∴ Peter J. Samiec, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander Ill∴ Mark C. Roth, 33° Grand Lieutenant Commander Ill∴ Richard W. Elliot, 33° Grand Minister of State Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33° Deputy for New York State Active Members for New YorkIll∴ Steven C. Stefanakos, 33°
Ill∴ David E. Barnes, 33° Ill∴ Richard J Powell, 33° Ill∴ John R. Patterson, Jr., 33° Active Emeritus Members for New YorkIll∴ Richard H. Welkley, 33°
Ill∴ Gary A. Henningsen, 33° Ill∴ Frederick D. Greene, 33° Ill∴ Edward R. Trosin, 33° Ill∴ Harold L. Aldrich, 33° Past Grand Minister of State Past Deputy for New York Ill∴ P. Michael Nielsen, 33° Ill∴ Stephen R. Whittaker, 33° Past Grand Master General of Ceremonies Ill∴ David P. Spencer, 33° Past Deputy for New York 
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Our Mission
To Provide:
Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees.
Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.
Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members.
To Provide:
Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees.
Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.
Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members.
Masonic Youth Lodge/Chapter Initiation Reimbursement
The New York State Council of Deliberation has a trust fund which was established to reimburse the initiation fee of Masonic Youth Group members who join a Masonic Lodge or a Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The application form, which can be downloaded below, should be made available to members of your groups who join the adult Masonic groups after August 1, 2019.
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