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Un-Panic the Pandemic: Our Community Partnership on the 2019 Coronavirus

3/25/2020

Brother E. Oscar Alleyne, 33°, DrPH, MPH, has generously arranged a live information session for NMJ members with the Surgeon General of the United State, Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, on the Coronavirus.

The goal of the broadcast is to provide clear, truthful information to Brethren and their families as we confront the challenges posed by the virus in our homes and communities. Sovereign Grand Commander Glattly will also field a few questions on how Brothers can continue to connect with Brothers in their lodges and Valleys.

The schedule is as follows:
7pm (ET) Introductions

Jerome Adams, MD, Surgeon General provides the latest updates
Brother Oscar Alleyne on the impact on our communities and what we can do to stay healthy and well
Michael C. Russell, Scottish Rite Executive Director, moderates questions
David A. Glattly, Sovereign Grand Commander addresses the Brethren
7:30-7:45 Program Ends

To Join the Broadcast on Facebook
The stream will begin at 7pm (ET)
Simply go to the NMJ page at that time to view. You can find the page here. https://www.facebook.com/scottishritenmj/

If You Are Not on Facebook the Stream Will Be Recorded
The stream will be recorded. The link will be sent to this email list as soon as it is available. The link will also be posted in the "What's Happening" section on the home page of the NMJ website.

Looking forward to coming together as Brothers to connect and share this valuable information.

Video: SGC Glattly & Closing of the Supreme Council Offices

3/24/2020

Valley of Buffalo - Cancellations

3/19/2020

VALLEY of BUFFALO

All Valley meetings through the end of April have been cancelled.
A decision will be made on our May Elections and installation by April 21st.
We will mail a monthly update for the duration of the emergency.
I will be available by phone at (716) 830-9821) for any further information.
Keep your selves and families healthy and Safe!

Bertram J Woodside, Secretary, Valley of Buffalo, AASR

Valley of Rochester - Cancellations

3/16/2020

VALLEY of ROCHESTER

The Valley of Rochester has cancelled all activities for March. Stay tuned for more information

Valley of Rockville Centre - Cancellations

3/16/2020

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE VALLEY OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE SCOTTISH RITE

Brethren,
Health officials across the country recommend that groups of 50 or more cease to congregate. Therefore, as a result of the global Pandemic (COVID-19), The Valley of Rockville Centre will be canceling the following events:

The Suffolk Club on March 30
The April 2nd meeting
The Feast of the Pascal Lamb on April 5th

We feel it is best to cancel these events. It is most important for all of us to keep our brothers and their families safe and healthy. We will monitor the situation and keep everyone undated on any changes.

Our Executive Board meeting as a Conference call on Thursday March 19th.

If anyone has any questions, please call me at 516-659-1118.

Mark Berkson
Secretary

Valley of New York City Postponements

3/15/2020

VALLEY of NEW YORK CITY

As a result of the declared GLOBAL PANDEMIC (COVID-19) the Valley of New York City has POSTPONED the following two events:

Saturday, March 28, 2020 - Annual Awards Night Dinner
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - Solemn Ceremonial Feast of the Paschal Lamb. (Rehearsals relative to the FOPL have also been cancelled.)

Valley of Utica - Coronavirus-COVID 19 Response

3/15/2020

VALLEY OF UTICA—AASR

ONEIDA COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY & COVID - 19

SCHEDULE CHANGES

The Valley of Utica - with the safety and health of our members, their families and our Masonic friends & associates as the utmost concern - has made the following decisions:

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED:

March 18 Degree Rehearsals
March 21 8th Degree (To have been performed in Syracuse)
March 29, 30, 31 Judging for Family Life Art and Essay Contest **
MAY 8 - FRANK S. RICE MEMORIAL FAMILY LIFE BANQUET ** (Harts Hill)

**BOTH THE CONTEST AND BANQUET HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR.

THE FOLLOWING EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED -
FEAST OF THE PASCHAL LAMB SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1 WILL NOW BE HELD ON FRIDAY—JUNE 5, 2020

WE WILL REVIEW THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE REST OF OUR APRIL & MAY SCHEDULE AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE

We ask all to follow the recommendations of our health organizations especially the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and we encourage and support all to take appropriate actions for the community’s health and safety.

YAHNUNDAHSIS BODIES AASR - VALLEY OF UTICA OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 16 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ONEIDA COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY - COVID - 19 RECOMMENDATIONS, THE VALLEY OFFICE WILL BE AVAILABLE REMOTELY THROUGH PHONE – VOICE MAIL AND E-MAIL

PHONE: 315-724-9561
E-MAIL: aasrucany@verizon.net

We will be checking both phone and emails regularly during this period and willreturn messages as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all face this historical health epidemic.

Please follow the recommendations of your health professional and the CDC. We hope all remain safe, healthy and are careful during these trying times.

Valley of Syracuse Meetings, Rehearsals & Events March 15 - April 5, 2020 CANCELLED

3/15/2020

VALLEY of SYRACUSE

NOTICE

ALL CENTRAL CITY BODIES A.A.S.R. MEETINGS, REHEARSALS, AND EVENTS CANCELLED

MARCH 15, 2020 THRU APRIL 5, 2020

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE OFFICE
315-452-7976 / NY017@TWCNY.RR.COM

THE OFFICE WILL REMAIN OPEN REGULAR HOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Supreme Council, NMJ Releases COVID-19 Information

3/13/2020

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How the Valley of Schenectady Achieved 1000% Increase in Membership

2/24/2020

In a livestream event in June 2019, we had representatives from several Valleys from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction tell us how they increased membership in their regions, and shared some recipes for success. Below, Roger Pelham, 33°, from the Valley of Schenectady, shares the key to his Valley’s success, leading the pack with more than 1000% year over year new member growth.

Check out the blog post from the Supreme Council site - https://scottishritenmj.org/blog/how-the-Valley-of-schenectady-achieved-1000-increase-in-membership?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=retention

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