THE VALLEY CLIPPER. March 19 Stated Meeting AASR, VALLEY OF NEW CASTLE

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1 AASR, VALLEY OF NEW CASTLE Volume 7, Issue 1 February, 2014 THE VALLEY CLIPPER Spring 2014 Reunion Plan now to attend the Valley of New Castle Spring 2014 Reunion. The Class Honoree for the 213 th Reunion of the Valley of New Castle is Michael R. Matis, 32, M.S.A. This Convenient Reunion will be Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Friday evening will begin with the Lodge of Perfection s 4, 6, and 14. Saturday will continue with the Council s 16, the Rose Croix s 18, and the Consistory s 20, 31 and 32. Enjoyment will be had by all that attend. Wonderful fellowship can always be found at the Valley of New Castle events. Master Masons who would like to become members of the Scottish Rite may submit petitions now in order to participate in this event, be invited to the April 4 Spring Reunion Banquet, and have their pictures taken. Petitions can be obtained from your Lodge s Valley Ambassador, at or in the Valley Office. Petitions will be accepted as late as April 3 for the Spring Reunion. We want to include the candidates pictures in the Reunion book. Those received after April 3 may be held for the Fall Reunion. People join people, not organizations: In order to recruit new members, you have to "sell" what you already have. Encourage your lodge brother to come to an event or join at a class because several of his brothers already belong; its a great way to continue that relationship while meeting men from other lodges. At the end of the day, it matters not what kind of resources your Valley has, or its history; to the new recruit, the here and the now is what is at the forefront of his mind. Be sure to emphasize the fraternal experience he will gain from seeking membership. Our Mission: Provide Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees. Provide Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives. Provide Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members. Friday, April 11 Registration & Refreshments 6 pm 4 - Master Traveler - 7 pm 6 - Master of the Brazen Serpent (DVD) - 7:45 pm 14 - Grand Elect Mason - 8:25 pm March 19 Stated Meeting Saturday, April 12 Registration, coffee & donuts - 8:30 am 16 - Prince of Jerusalem - 9 am 18 - Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M am 20 - Master ad Vitam - 10:45 am 32 - Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret - 11:30 am Lunch - 12:30 pm 31 - Knight Aspirant - 1:30 pm Please join us for the Annual Meeting for election and installation of Officers scheduled for March 19, We will elect and install new Officers in the Lodge of Perfection, Council Princes of Jerusalem, and Chapter of Rose Croix. We hope to see YOU there! A dinner before the meeting for you and your Lady will start at 6:30 pm, cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required no later than March 13. Ladies are welcome as we will have an Open Installation of Officers after a brief quarterly meeting. Come out and support your new Officers, help us congratulate the retiring Officers, renew acquaintances and make some new friends! Please make checks payable to: AASR and mail to: Valley of New Castle, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, PA ALLEGIANCE The Body of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of New Castle, State of Pennsylvania, acknowledges and yields allegiance to the Supreme Council, Thirty-Third Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is Lexington, Massachusetts, and whose Officers are: Ill. John William McNaugton, 33º, Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. Russell W. Baker, 33º, Deputy for Pennsylvania

2 Page 2 Sovereign Prince s Message Brothers, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, and that you have a joyous New Year. Thank you for the support you have given me throughout the year. I look forward to seeing you at future Valley events. Always remember to support the charities of the Scottish Rite. Gordon E. Hensel, 32, Sovereign Prince Thrice Potent Master s Message Greetings Brethren, This column will be my last as Thrice Potent Master. It has been a good year for the Lodge of Perfection. The Oktoberfest was a huge success. I am proud to announce that for the first time ever, the Oktoberfest turned a profit. We were able to give proceeds to the Rainbow Girls, the Children's Dyslexia Center of Western PA, the Almoner's Fund and the Scottish Rite Masonic Family Clowns. I would like to extend a special thank you to the Eintracht Singing Society, who donated their time and talent, the Scottish Rite Masonic Family Clowns, the Rainbow Girls, Burke s Bavarian Brass Band, and the Hiram's Scottish Riders. Without them, this event would not have taken place. Fraternally, Timothy M. D. Rayner, 32, Thrice Potent Master From the Secretary s Desk THE VALLEY CLIPPER My Brethren, first of all, it is my hope that the holiday season that just passed was one filled with good food, good friends, and good fellowship. But winter is here; what a boring time of the year! Except for those lucky few who migrate to the warmer climates, the rest of us must just settle in and wait for spring and the sun to return to PA. The Fall Reunion attracted 41 new members to become members of the Valley of New Castle. The degree work performed by all the bodies of the Valley was excellent, and it gave these 41 new members a tremendous view into the workings of our organization as well as the moral lessons that shape us personally. I would like to personally thank each and every one that worked so hard to make the Fall Reunion a success. We now need to start working on building the Spring Class for the Reunion which will be held on April 11 & 12, So now is the time to start looking around at the members in your Lodge and take the opportunity to invite them to join you in the Valley of New Castle by becoming a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. If we all work together, we can make the Spring Class bigger than the Fall Class. In closing, I am looking forward to seeing you at our stated meeting on March 19, Until then, may your travels be safe, and may you keep warm. Sincerely & Fraternally, Howard E. Glovier, 33, M.S.A., Valley Secretary We are looking for your pictures and stories to publish in the Valley of New Castle Clipper and to post on the Valley website: valleyofnc.org Please send your articles, pictures, and ideas to the Valley office before March 3. webmaster@valleyofnc.org or mail to: AASR, Valley of New Castle, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, PA Valley Clipper Staff: Contributing Editor: Scott Tressler stressler@valleyofnc.org Technical Editor: Dawn Piroli

3 VOLUME VOLUME 7, ISSUE 7, ISSUE 1 1 Brethren, Commander-In-Chief s Message Page 3 Page 3 What a great year it was in 2013! We had two great Reunions that brought in over 70 new members. Some are already active in the Valley; while others have shown real interest to be active in several of our Valley functions. The Steak Fry in August was well-attended, and everyone had their choice of good food from a great variety of different items. In October, the Ocktoberfest also went over well with a record crowd attending and participating in a well-stocked Country Store. In December, the joint Christmas party with the Legion of Honor and the Consistory was also well-attended, and continues to get bigger every year. Also in December was our first bus trip, which also went extremely well; all had a great time with a variety of things to do! Our first stop consisted of shopping at Cabela s and Russell Stover s Candies in the Wheeling, WV area, followed by great food, lodging, and gaming at the Islands Casino. After our overnight stay at the Islands, the real climax of our trip was at Oglebay, where we were able to tour the Oglebay Mansion and see a Christmas Laser Light Show followed by a tour of all of the super Christmas light displays at night, followed by dinner and fellowship. This upcoming year brings new opportunities for our members with a very interesting itinerary. On March 14 th we will hold our Annual Fish Fry where we will have an expert speaker who will present information about Marcellus Shale drilling. We are also planning more bus trips, more fun times and good fellowship opportunities. Additionally, there will be new opportunities upcoming for the Degree Teams; we will see the new 6 video at our Spring Reunion. We will continue the Reunion banquets before each Reunion and encourage our members to come out and show their support for the new members. It gives us a great chance to meet and get to know the new members, and see the enthusiasm that our new members bring to the Valley. Remember that new members present us with new life blood for our Valley; one which offers us new visions on what will help the Valley grow as we strive to meet the challenges of the future. The combination of new members and current members can present us with an opportunity to travel a new and exciting road; a road that gives our members the variety of old, new, and yet-to-be-discovered activities that can make the Valley one that meets the needs of all of our members. We are looking for members that would like to help with the Almoner's program. This is a great opportunity to help and get to know our members, and show them that we are a fraternity that cares about our members. May each and every member have a great New Year! Charles R. Terwilliger, 33, M.S.A., Commander-in-Chief May 4 Impersonators Concert The Valley of New Castle will be hosting Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, and Elvis! Well, not really, but we WILL have three great impersonators perform for us: Dottie Aiken Reynolds as Patsy Cline, Dorian A. Baxter as Elvis, and a Roy Orbison impersonator. This is certain to be a fantastic event that we won t soon forget. Look for details on and in the next Clipper.

4 Page 4 THE VALLEY CLIPPER Annual Stag Fish Fry Friday, March 14, 2014, at 6:30 pm Great Entertainment with Guest Speaker ~Joe Huston from Downhole Varmint Oil and Gas Consulting~ Learn the True Story of Marcellus Shale Drilling Fantastic Fish Sandwiches, THE BEST Fellowship! ALL FOR $6 PER PERSON Bring a Blue Lodge Brother that is not a Scottish Rite Member or bring a friend so they can enjoy the fellowship of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Questions? Call Or Visit: Tickets Available In Advance By Mailing a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope With Your Check Payable To: A.A.S.R. To: Valley of New Castle 110 East Lincoln Avenue New Castle, PA Attn: Fish Fry

5 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 From the Membership Chairman Page 5 As we approach the New Year, let us think back on those who have come into your Lodge recently and have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy what we have to offer in Scottish Rite. For some of those, you have thought it too early at the time to push them forward into more Brotherhood. This could be because of their family concerns, job considerations and, yes, even monetary issues. Take time to analyze each situation and plan the best time to strike. They deserve this advancement more than they know at this point, so take advantage when the timing is right. I think we claimed much low-hanging fruit last year with the temporary reduction in entrance fees, Anniversary Medals and great enthusiasm by our signers. We ve had a good year for membership and it seems we gained some great people, from new members I ve talked to. They bring us many talents to make use of, and we appreciate every last one. The Spring Reunion will come up fast in April and we need to get candidates early so we can have them plan on the New Member s Dinner and photoop for the Reunion booklet. See details on page 1 in this Clipper. What a great time it was having each one come forward, introduce his lady and tell us a little about themselves. All members should try and get out for this occasion to meet our new people. Fraternally, Russell H Moore, Jr., 33, M.S.A. therusmo@gmail.com 2014 Scottish Rite Dues In February, you will receive your 2014 membership dues statement. You have several options for paying your membership fees: by mail, online at (click on the Resources page), a check made payable to Valley of New Castle AASR, or your credit card. Use whatever method works best for you. Remember to consider making a donation to the Children s Dyslexia Learning Center, the Cathedral Foundation, or the Almoner's (Hospitaller s) Fund. Also review your Blue Lodge affiliation to make sure it is correct because of mergers, or if you have moved your membership. Save a stamp, save time! Pay your Scottish Rite dues online! Visit click on the Resources page then click the picture below.

6 Page 6 THE VALLEY CLIPPER Abbott Scholarship Named for Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander from 1921 to 1932, the Scholarship Program provides financial support for the continuing education of young men and women from Scottish Rite families and Masonic-related youth groups. Since 1951, more than $3 million has been awarded to students from each state of the Northern Jurisdiction. Eligibility: The following criteria are used to determine the eligibility of applicants for the program: A currently-enrolled freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Freshman scholarships will be distributed after an acceptable GPA is submitted, following the first semester.) A child of a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. A member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. A graduate of one of the 32 Masonic Learning Centers for Children in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Applications for the Abbott Scholarship can be obtained from the Valley Office or at on the Resources page. Last year, we awarded four Abbott Scholarships. Brethren: The applications must be received by the Valley Secretary before April 1, 2014!!! Lou Rotunno Memorial Scholarship Rigatoni Rally *Proceeds to Provide Scholarship Funds* Sunday, March 30, 2014, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at the New Castle Scottish Rite Cathedral $ 7 Per Person Children 5 and Under Eat Free! Bring your friends and family to enjoy great pasta and good fellowship. Questions? Call or visit: Tickets Available In Advance By Mailing A Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope With Your Check Payable To: A.A.S.R. To: Valley of New Castle 110 East Lincoln Avenue New Castle, PA Attn: Rigatoni Rally The Lou Rotunno Scholarship has two categories: one for a general academic scholarship; and one for a trade school or similar non-academic advanced education program with an accredited institution. Applications and requests for information can be obtained from the Secretary s Office at the Valley of New Castle. Applications for the Lou Rotunno Valley of New Castle Scholarship must be received by February 1, 2014 for the academic year. Last year, we awarded three Rotunno Scholarships to deserving students. Other Masonic Scholarships Please visit the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation website at: or contact your Lodge Representative to the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation for information on several other Masonic scholarships available to our youth.

7 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 Legion of Honor News Page 7 THANK YOU to all who helped to make the Christmas Party a success. The attendance was great, the fellowship was fantastic, and the meal was delicious. Santa and Mrs. Claus made the afternoon enjoyable for the children and all the adults. Also, it was great that we had brethren and their families from our November Reunion class attend, as the Commander-in-Chief made a special presentation of their certificate and dues card. I ask that you please attend the Legion meetings if you can. As our numbers are thinning, we need the help of all our members to make our Legion events enjoyable. May everyone have a prosperous, healthy, and enjoyable And I hope to see you at a Legion meeting or event in the future. The following is a list of meetings and events for the first part of 2014: March 6, 2014 Meeting in the Legion of Honor Room April 3, 2014 Meeting in the Legion of Honor Room May 1, 2014 Meeting in the Legion of Honor Room June 5, 2014 Family Picnic/Strawberry Social location TBA Brethren, be proud to be an American, a Mason, and remember thank a veteran. Keith E. Parkinson, 33, Commander of the Legion of Honor Legion of Honor/Chapter of Rose Croix Family Christmas Party The Valley of New Castle Legion of Honor and the New Castle Chapter of Rose Croix sponsored the Valley of New Castle Annual Christmas Party in the Main Dining Room on December 21, The 160 who attended enjoyed an excellent meal, welcomed the notable Christmas couple, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and visited the busy Country Store. Thirty children were pleased to receive Christmas gifts from Santa. The afternoon party displayed the true spirit of Christmas and was appreciated by all. This is another event that is a benefit of membership. A special thank you goes out to the students from Mohawk Jr.-Sr. High School that acted as Santa s elves!

8 Page 8 Meet the Fall 2013 Class Brethren, have you met the members of the Fall 2013 Class? Take a look at these pictures and watch for them at upcoming meetings and events. Please introduce yourself to these, the newest members of the Valley of New Castle, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. This was a very special Class, honoring both Howard of the North, Ill. Howard B. Dittman, 33, M.S.A. and Howard of the South, Ill. Howard E. Glovier, 33, M.S.A. THE VALLEY CLIPPER Thomas Leonard Beeler Donald Francis Breneman Lodge No 389 Nathanael Arden Byham Lodge No. 438 Buddy Eugene Cadwell Lodge No. 434 Brad Edward Campbell Lodge No. 272 Erik Winnet Campbell Lodge No. 272 John Chervick, III Brian Dale Daniels Scott Garland Day Lodge No. 540 Jarret Arthur Downer Lodge No. 252 Alan Philip Duncan Lodge No. 429 Seth Walton Eckstein Gregory Thomas Edinger Lodge No. 521 Victor James Ellenberger Lodge No. 810 Ryan Scott Fleming Lodge No. 229 Albert Craig Gordon Lodge No. 603 Douglas Alan Hoesch Lodge No. 429 Lawrence John Keith Lodge No. 433 Eli Andrew Kline Lodge No. 276 William J. Kwiatanowski Brian Andrew McCollim Lodge No. 617 William Robert McFarland Lodge No. 540 Mark Fredirick McGeorge Frank McMillen Morgan Lodge No. 429

9 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 Page 9 Meet the Fall 2013 Class (Cont.) Harry Douglas Parshall Lodge No. 810 James Paul Perry Lodge No. 243 Brian Edward Peters Lodge No. 229 Anthony John Razzano Lodge No. 243 Ben Frank Rzicznek Lodge No. 810 William Edward Shrader William James Shrader Cody James Spangler Lodge No. 239 Patrick Martin Stull Lodge No. 810 Jason Clarence Tedrow Lodge No. 457 Dennis Leroy Wallace Lodge No. 599 Joshua Edward Wasielczyk Lodge No. 243 Daniel Peter Wensel Lodge No. 389 Mason Douglas Williams Lodge No. 363 Jonathan Emmett Wilson Lodge No. 243 Timothy James Wilson Lodge No. 243 Thomas Robert Zehnder Summoned to Join the Grand Architect of the Universe The following Brethren were reported deceased since our August 2013 Clipper through end of December Solemn strikes the fun ral chime, Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe! Mortals now indulge a tear, For mortality is near! See how wide her trophies wave O er the slumbers of the grave! Here another guest we bring Seraphs of celestial wing, To our fun ral Altar come, Waft this friend and brother home. Lord of all! below above Fill our hearts with truth and love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to Thy Lodge on high. Amsler Jr., James Lamont Davidson, Thomas James Hamilton, Dale Eugene Raygor, Raymond Norris Berry, Timothy James Egan, George Thomas Harmon, John Eugene Richards, Leo Burton Boyd, James Norman Elrod, Joseph Wendell Jones, James Richard Stalker, Dolphin Dewain Christie, William Earl Faux Sr., Kenneth Robert Killmeyer Jr., William George Vanhorne, William Homer Clever, Roy Lewis Feydo, Charles Andrew Mccall, Frank Reyburn Wingfield, William Lester Coder, George William Foreback, William Charles McCormick, Robert Charles Conway, John William Gallonio, Gary Joseph Pearsall, Otto Henry

10 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 Page 10 New Castle Chapter, Hiram s Scottish Riders Motorcycle Club Greetings Brethren, This will be my last column as the president of Hiram s Scottish Riders Motorcycle Club. It has been a honor to preside over the Club the last two years. The Club has done very well over that time, reaching our goal of raising $10,000 dollars for the Learning Center. We ran several successful fundraisers, had some very nice rides, made some good friends, but unfortunately, we have lost some good friends. Over the last two years, I have seen the Club come together to achieve some good things. I love watching and being part of Masons coming together and working towards a common goal. This to me is the heart of Freemasonry. Pictured here are Past Presidents Timothy M.D. Rayner, 32 and Jeffrey J. Heasley, 33 presenting a check to the Chairman of the Board for the Children s Dyslexia Center, David J. Smith, 33, M.S.A. Now it is the time to turn the reins over to Jack Armagost. I have no doubt the Club will continue to do well under Jack s leadership. Meetings will resume in March on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Supreme Council Lounge of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. As always, we are looking for ideas for rides and good men to ride with us. If you re interested in good rides, good times, good friends with a good goal, please come to a meeting, or call the Valley Office at Look for us on Facebook! PLEASE DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE! Timothy M. D. Rayner, 32, Past President, New Castle Chapter, HSRMC High Twelve Club Welcomes All Master Masons The New Castle High Twelve Club is a great opportunity to share lunch and fellowship with your brother Master Masons from Lodges throughout the area. Each month, we have a casual, friendly gathering right here at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. And each month, we have a brief but thought-provoking presentation about a Masonic topic. Join us on February 5th, March 5th, and the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in the East Dining Room and check us out - lunch is just $7. Also remember that our Club is open to all Masons (including brethren who aren't Scottish Rite members, Ohio Masons, Prince Hall Masons, etc., etc.). So instead of coming alone, how about calling a few of your brothers and inviting them to join you? Women and other non-masons are welcome to join us for lunch and conversations, but they can't become members of High Twelve. Sorry. Please note that we do not meet in July or December. To learn more, contact Brother David Williamson at DWilliamson@pafreemasons.org

11 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 Page 11 Toasting an Historic Pitcher Hilary Anderson Stelling, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library In past centuries, American Masons socialized, celebrated and toasted together all activities that called for drinking punch, wine and other festive beverages. Brethren used pitchers, like this one, and other vessels to share libations in a convivial setting. One lodge historian noted that in the early 1800s, members of Saint Paul Lodge in Groton, Massachusetts, made a drink to the health of every candidate who was initiated, crafted or raised. Lodge inventories taken around the same time show that many lodges were well-prepared to offer hospitality. One Boston-area lodge numbered three two-quart pitchers and six pint pitchers as well as a dozen punch glasses and sixty-three wine glasses among its possessions ample supplies for a lodge of about thirty members. English ceramics manufacturers, working in Staffordshire, Liverpool, Sunderland and other locations, crafted a dazzling variety of transfer-printed earthenware pitchers for the domestic and American markets. Among the thousands of vessels they produced and ornamented, they decorated many with images calculated to appeal to Freemasons, be they beautifying their lodges or their own homes. This pitcher, made around 1800 and colored with a bright, canary yellow glaze, featured two transfer-printed images that were likely interesting to Masonic consumers. On one side, makers ornamented the pitcher with figures representing a lodge Master and lodge Wardens, along with a selection of Masonic symbols and a variation of the arms of the Moderns surround by a fanciful border of flowers, elaborate curves and flowing ribbons. Beneath the figures and symbols are lines from The Entered Apprentice s Song by Matthew Birkhead (d. ca. 1723): "The World is in pain the secret to gain for a Free and Accepted Mason that reminded brethren of their obligation. The image on the other side of the pitcher celebrated a feat of engineering and the accomplishment of a prominent Mason. This transfer print showed a bridge, noted as the Iron Bridge Over Wear near Sunderland, also known as the Wearmouth Bridge or the Sunderland Bridge. This all cast-iron bridge spanned, according to the notation on the pitcher, 236 feet and reached 100 feet in height. It linked two communities that had previously only been connected by ferry. When builders finished the bridge in 1796, it was the world s largest single-span cast iron bridge. With an unimpeded arch-shaped span, the bridge allowed tall masted ocean-going ships to travel freely on the river. These ships carried coal, an economically important product in the area, to London and other areas by sea. Local landowner, member of Parliament and Mason, Rowland Burdon (ca ) supported the construction of the bridge financially and politically. He also participated in the Masonic ceremonies marking both the laying of the foundation stone of the bridge in 1793 and the opening of the bridge in The latter celebration took place before, what one newspaper of the time described as an immense concourse of people (computed at 50,000 persons). Typically the artists who created transfer prints for ceramics manufacturers used published sources such as book illustrations and membership certificates as their inspiration. As a wellpublicized engineering marvel and a source of regional pride, the Iron Bridge both captured the public s and many artists imaginations. Scholars have estimated that over twenty different illustrations of the bridge can be found on different ceramic forms produced in the early 1800s. The engraver who created this image seems to have signed his work with his initials, E. A. As yet, research has not identified this maker. Like all fashions, the vogue for transfer-printed pitcher for use in the lodge or at home, eventually faded. Not only did consumers seek new forms and novel kinds of decoration, but lodge sociability changed. By the early 1820s, many lodges decided to stop serving alcohol in deference to the emerging temperance movement. Many lodges once-prized transfer-print pitchers also fell victim to loss or damage during lodge closures in the anti-masonic era from Luckily, many of these intriguing pitchers escaped the scrap heap and, eventually, regained status as valued possessed in lodges and museum collections throughout the country. If you or your lodge have questions about a historic pitcher, please feel free to get in touch with the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library at and we will be happy to tell you more about your lodge s treasures. Pitcher, ca England. Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Special Acquisition Fund, Photo by David Bohl.

12 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of New Castle 110 E. Lincoln Ave. New Castle, PA Phone: Valley of New Castle Schedule of Events February 15 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 8 pm - Love is in the Air March 14 Annual Stag Fish Fry NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 6:30 pm March 19 Stated Meeting NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 7:30 pm -Consistory - Election & Installation of Officers March 30 Lou Rotunno Memorial Scholarship Rigatoni Rally NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 11:30 am-2:30 pm April 4 Spring Reunion Banquet NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 6 pm April Valley of New Castle Spring Reunion NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 6-9:30 pm -4, 6 (DVD), 14, 16, 18, 20, 32, and 31 8:30 am 2:30 pm April 25 Viva Italia NC Scottish Rite Cathedral TBA April 28 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 8 pm - Mozart Extravaganza May 4 Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison (Impersonators) Concert NC Scottish Rite Cathedral 6 pm We need your help with various committees to make the above-listed events possible. Contact the Valley office at or secretary@valleyofnc.org if you would like to volunteer for a committee. Visit the Valley website at for more details