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What evidence of membership is necessary for admission to Scottish Rite meetings?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Following initiation, a member gains entrance to meetings of his own Valley upon presentation of a current dues card. Visitors to Scottish Rite Valleys are required to furnish proof of membership in the Rite by a current dues card and, in some instances, by the presentation of a membership patent or certificate.
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What is the Scottish Rite?

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The Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Masonry, meaning that it is not part of the Blue Lodge per se, but closely associated with Masonry. It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining the Scottish Rite. The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees. The degree work may be, but is not necessarily, completed at one time. Any Master Mason is eligible to join the Scottish Rite. The degrees of the Scottish Rite continue the symbolism of the first three Masonic degrees.
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Can Scottish Rite membership be divided?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Primary Scottish Rite membership shall not be divided but shall be with the bodies of one Valley so far as opportunity exists.
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Do I have to be Scottish to join the Scottish Rite?

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No. The Scottish Rite degrees actually originated in France and were based on legends that came from Scotland, so “Scottish” is in name only.
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The Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Freemasonry, meaning that it is not part of the Symbolic Lodge per se, but closely associated with Freemasonry. It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining the Scottish Rite. The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees. The degree work may be, but is not necessarily, completed at one time. Any Master Mason is eligible to join the Scottish Rite.
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The Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Masonry, meaning that it is not part of the Blue Lodge per se, but closely associated with Masonry. It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining the Scottish Rite. The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees. The degree work may be, but is not necessarily, completed at one time. Any Master Mason is eligible to join the Scottish Rite. The degrees of the Scottish Rite continue the symbolism of the first three Masonic degrees.
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How many people belong to the Scottish Rite?

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There are about 1.7 million Masons in the United States and about 550,000 of those are Scottish Rite Masons.
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The above refers to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR), not the Rectified Scottish Rite , which exists both in UGLE-recognized and non-recognized Masonic bodies in the Europe.
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The Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Masonry, meaning that it is not part of the Blue Lodge per se, but closely associated with Masonry. It requires that a man be a Master Mason before joining the Scottish Rite. The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees. The degree work may be, but is not necessarily, completed at one time. Any Master Mason is eligible to join the Scottish Rite. The degrees of the Scottish Rite continue the symbolism of the first three Masonic degrees.
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Where did Scottish Rite originate?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Masonic historians throughout the world still seek the positive answer to this question. The use of the word "Scottish" has led many Masons to believe that the Rite originated in Scotland and that Scotland remains the fountainhead of its activity. Such is not the case. Actually, the first reference to the Rite appears in old French records where the word "Ecossais" (meaning Scottish) is to be found.
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How does Scottish rite operate?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
There are Scottish Rite centers called "Valleys" in 110 cities and towns in the fifteen states.
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How is Scottish Rite directed?

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The Supreme Council is the governing body and meets once a year in formal session. From its 3,700 members there are 49 selected for "Active" status. This smaller group, which can be likened to a board of directors, elects the officers of the Supreme council and determines its policies. There are at least two "Active" members in each state, one of whom is designated as "Deputy" by the Supreme Council, and who exercises supervision of Scottish Rite activities in his state.
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What is the degree structure of Scottish Rite?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Degree structure organization differs somewhat in various jurisdictions throughout the world. For instance, in the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., degree work is carried on within the Lodge of Perfection, 4° - 14°; Chapter of Rose Croix, 15° - 18°; Council of Kadosh, 19° - 30° and Consistory, 31° - 32°. In the Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
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What activities can I take part in as a member of Scottish Rite?

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The opportunities for active participation are almost unlimited. The 110 Valleys of the Northern Jurisdiction are continually seeking the variety of talents necessary to the work of the Rite. Degree presentations not only require ritualists and those with dramatic abilities, but choirs, orchestras, stage crews, make-up men and service committees of all kinds.
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Is Freemasonry or the Scottish Rite a secret society?

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Absolutely not, the Scottish Rite and other forms of Freemasonry operate very much in the open with many events open to the public. There are “modes of recognition” (passwords and handshakes) that represent a Mason’s ability to keep a promise.
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What Evidence Of Injury Is Necessary?

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soon as possible after your accident, you should photograph with a 35mm camera (not a Polaroid) all cuts, bruises and broken bones. Also photograph from all angles the damage done to your automobile or other property. It is also helpful if you can provide me the names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses to your accident. We have photographers and / or investigators who can perform this task as part of the evaluation and investigation of your claim.
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When did Scottish Rite commence in this country?

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Antecedents of Scottish Rite existed in Albany, New York, as early as 1767. The first Supreme Council was organized at Charleston, S. C., in 1801, to cover the United States. In 1813, the Northern Supreme Council came into being as the United States expanded and as an offshoot of the Charleston group, so there are now two Supreme Councils in the United States. Ours is the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction with headquarters in Boston (Lexington), Mass.
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How long has Scottish Rite been an international organization?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Since its now officially-recognized beginning in 1801 in Charleston, Scottish Rite has spread throughout the globe. In several countries, particularly in Latin America, Scottish Rite was the pioneer Masonic organization with Symbolic or Blue Lodge Freemasonry being organized afterwards. The Rite was carried to the new world by French and Spanish members; to India, the Far East, and Africa by English, Irish and Scotch members; to Indonesia by Dutch members, and so on.
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Will I witness every Scottish Rite degree upon initiation?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Since there are twenty-nine degrees in the Scottish Rite structure, many requiring elaborate stage preparation, it is not always practical for a Valley to exemplify or work each one during a degree-conferring session. The Supreme Council has set minimum standards as to the number and selection of degrees to be presented. These standards can be and have been increased by many Valleys to give the candidates as full a program as time and facilities permit.
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What are the principal charitable activities of Scottish Rite?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
Since 1934, Scottish Rite in the Northern Jurisdiction has directed and financed the first coordinated research program into the cause of schizophrenia-the most widespread and serious form of mental illness. This research activity-of benefit to all mankind-is carried on with the cooperation of an advisory committee composed of leading medical scientists, psychiatrists and psychologists. Scottish Rite to date has appropriated more than $12,750,000 for this purpose.
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How often do you have meetings? Are they required for membership?

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Meetings are usually once a month. They are not required but it is expected that members will attend about 50% of the yearly meetings.. We often have guest speakers, talk about locally haunted places, handle club business, watch video clips, look over photos and talk to other ghost enthusiasts. Another advantage of going to these is sometimes we allow attendees in on ghost investigations or hunts where we have a size limit. These will be announced from time to time at meetings.
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What do you do at your membership meetings?

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We generally socialize for the first hour, then the meeting is called to order. A typical scenario is for the social hour to last from 6:00-7:00 p.m. then the meeting is called to order. Everyone takes their place, some clubs have dinner, some simply have hors'doeuvres. Every other month or so, you may want to bring in a guest speaker. But at every meeting, announcements of upcoming events must be made and sign-up sheets of these events should be passed around.
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We generally socialize for the first hour, then the meeting is called to order. We have dinner with the meeting. At every meeting, announcements of upcoming events are made and sign-up sheets of these events are passed around. General business is discussed.
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Are Scottish Rite degrees considered "higher" than other Masonic degrees?

AASR Valley of New York City | FAQS:.
The Scottish Rite shares the belief of all Masonic organizations that there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason. The Supreme Council and its subordinate bodies acknowledge the Masonic supremacy of Symbolic Grand Lodges, and the Grand Master of Masons is recognized as the ranking Masonic officer present when in attendance at any Scottish Rite meeting. Our degrees are in addition to and in no way "higher" than Blue Lodge degrees.
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Is an admission always necessary?

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No, in most cases an admission is not necessary. There is a good possibility that individual counseling will be able to treat your substance use successfully. In your first intake session a plan of treatment and the expected number of sessions will be discussed with you.
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When are the meetings?

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The date of the next meeting should be posted of our home page. There will probably be signs in Havemeyer as well. Also, if you send email to the Secretary, you will be put on the Chandler mailing list.
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How often are general membership meetings?

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We meet once a month at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday at our clubhouse located at 1309 N. Scott Street in Wilmington (behind the 7-11 on Pennsylvania Avenue).
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