Scottish Rite Valley of Bloomsburg, Pa. A.A.S.R.

10/21/2026

Come join all the Masonic Bodies in Columbia County who will be attending the dedication!

10/21/2026

What is the Blue Envelope Appeal?

The Blue Envelope Appeal is the NMJ’s oldest Jurisdiction-wide fundraising appeal. For decades, Scottish Rite Masons have supported the charitable efforts of the fraternity by mailing their annual donations in a blue reply envelope, leading to the program’s name. The Blue Envelope Appeal is mailed out to all members in early October.

Over the years, millions of dollars have been raised to support our Scottish Rite Charities thanks to the generous support of our members.

Donations to the Blue Envelope currently support:
• The Scottish Rite Grand Almoner’s Fund
• The Children’s Dyslexia Centers
• The Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund
• The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

How does the Blue Envelope Appeal help the Valley of Bloomsburg?

VALLEY OF EXCELLENCE - Your Blue Envelope donation can help our Valley receive Valley of Excellence credit. Obtaining credit requires at least 10% or more of our Valley's total members donating to the Blue Envelope, with the campaign running from October 1 to June 15.

VALLEY COMPETITION - Each year, members can help our Valley compete with the rest of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in a contest recognizing total dollars donated, total number of members donating, and highest percentage of members donating to the Blue Envelope. Winning Valleys in each category will be highlighted in print and social media.

ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP ALLOCATION - Blue Envelope donations from our Valley also help determine our Abbott Scholarship allocation.

You can donate online here: https://scottishritenmj.org/donate or by returning the blue envelope you received in the mail this week.

Many thanks for your generosity and consideration!

Your Valley Leadership Team

10/08/2026

Good morning, Brethren,

Please join us at the Valley of Bloomsburg for our stated meeting in the Auditorium this upcoming Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 PM.

The presiding body for this month's meeting is Evergreen Chapter of Rose Croix. Presiding as Most Wise Master this evening will be Brother Robert Swartz, MSA.

The program for the evening will be a reading from the book of Joseph Fort Newton: "The Builders".

The meal will be chicken pot pie. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.

Most Wise Masters Message:

As we enter our second month of returning from summer break, we are already experiencing the cooler nights and shorter days. But we can continue to look warmly on our future. Let's all work diligently to impress our commander-in-chief with a splendid fall reunion!

Get Er Done!

Please come out to the meeting to see all the exciting things happening at the Valley of Bloomsburg!

10/07/2026

The Fall edition of the Triangle is hot off the presses!

Check your inbox shortly for an email with your very own copy! Be sure to read it cover ot cover. There's lots of good things happening in YOUR Valley!

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

The Officers of the Valley of Bloomsburg would like to congratulate the following members for reaching important milestones in their Masonic journey:

25-year members:

Timothy T. Chamberlain
Dan H. Comstock
Lewis R. Hackling
James A. Kliamovich
Charles A. Moyer
Robert M. Pearse
John C. Pollard

50-year members:

Harry J. Galletly
James E. Hack
G. Alan Harris
James M. Heidrich
Richard T. Howenstine
Hon. Hugh A. Jones
Donald H. Kohler
Lewis Loughlin III
Richard C. Maust
Raymond J. Metzgar Jr.
Larry T. Miller
Gary R. Morris
Richard E. Sponenberg
William H. Umbenhaur
Scott A. Welsh
Norman L. Williams

CONGRATULATIONS!

09/28/2026

Brethren,

The rehearsal schedule for the Fall Reunion is out! All rehearsals will take place in the Auditorium on the dates and times listed below.

Sunday, Oct. 18

2:00 PM …………………. 4th Degree
2:30 PM ………………. 20th Degree

Sunday, Oct. 25

2:00 PM ………….….… 23rd Degree
3:15 PM ………………… 26th Degree

Sunday, Nov. 1

1:00 PM ……………….. 22nd Degree
2:00 PM ………………. 32nd Degree

If you are interested in participating in the cast of any of these Degrees, please come to practice! You need not be invited to attend. Participation is open to all of the members of the Valley! There are many roles to fill, so why not give it a shot? We have 4 teleprompters hidden around the stage for the speaking parts, and many Degree parts have no dialog at all!

So please consider attending a practice. We have a great time, and we'd love to have you join us!

09/21/2026

For those of you who enjoyed the cigar event we had at the Valley steak fry and clam bake, you may be interested in this event as well.

You need not be a Royal Arch Mason to attend and participate!

09/17/2026

Tonight's meal for the Stated Meeting is free, but if you are able, please consider dropping a few bucks in the hat to help get the Valleys Almoner's Fund going.

09/16/2026

Halupki are ready to go for supper tomorrow night. Dinner is served at 6, directly following the blessing.

We hope to see you there!