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New York is one of the 15 states that form the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Ill. G. Michael Morris, 33˚ is the Deputy for New York . Steven C. David E. Richard H.

The 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∴ Walter F. Wheeler, 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill∴ Stephen E. Smith, 33°
Grand Lieutenant Commander

Ill∴ Laurel "Arby" Humphrey, 33°
Grand Minister of State

Ill∴ G. Michael Morris, 33°
Deputy for New York State

ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill.·. Stefanakos, 33°

Ill.·. Barnes, 33°

Ill∴ Richard J Powell, 33°

Ill∴ Gary L. Burke, 33°

AT LARGE
Ill∴ Peter J Samiec, 33°
Past Sovereign Grand Commander

ACTIVE EMERITUS MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK
Ill.·. Welkley, 33°

Ill.·. Fredrick 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.·. David P. Spencer, 33°
Past Deputy for New York State

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

A new episode of the XLCR32 Podcast has dropped for November!
Recorded on October 21, 2026...
Present are Rick Powell, Nathan Tweedie and Praveen Anumolu.
Topics:
Hauts Grade Academy (HGA) discussion with Nate & Praveen
November Events in & around New York State

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09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

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09/04/2026

It is my distinct pleasure to inform you that, at the Annual Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ meeting last week in Lexington, MA, six (6) New York Scottish Rite Masons were elected to be coroneted as 33° Masons, Honorary Members of the Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ at the 215th Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council, AASR, NNJ on August 31, 2027, in Boston, MA.

They are:
S.P. Theodore Jacobsen, 32° / Valley of New York City
D.B. James Deasey, 32° MSA / Valley of Rochester
D.B. Bryant Dunham, 32° MSA / Valley of Rochester
D.B. Joseph Goldman, 32° MSA / Valley of Binghamton
D.B. Patrick Dann, 32° MSA / Valley of Utica
D.B. David Barnello, 32° MSA / Valley of Syracuse

These Illustrious Brothers will be joined at the 215th Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ in Boston, MA by eight (8) other New York Scottish Rite Masons, who were elected to be coroneted as 33° Masons, Honorary Members of the Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ at the 215th Annual Supreme Council meeting in Boston, MA, during the 2025 Annual Meeting of Supreme Council in Indianapolis, IN.

They are:
D.B. Chad Ploth, 32° MSA / Valley of New York City
D.B. Arto Vandian, 32° MSA / Valley of New York City
D.B. Robert Kimmel, 32° MSA / Valley of Rochester
D.B. Gerald Irwin, , 32°. MSA / Valley of Albany
D.B. Michael Seeloff, 32° MSA / Valley of Buffalo
D.B. Scott Bisogni, 32° MSA / Valley of Rockville Centre
D.B. Phillip Chandler, 32° MSA / Valley of Utica
D.B. Michael Gates, 32° MSA / Valley of Syracuse

Please join me and the other NY Active and Active Emeritus Members in extending a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to all of our newly elected Honorary Members of Supreme Council!

Ill. G. Michael Morris, 33°
Deputy
New York Council of Deliberation

05/28/2026

Excelsior Initiative: The June 2026 episode of the XLCR32 Podcast is now live.

Recorded on May 26, 2026...
Present are Rick Powell, Bob Siebold, Peter Flihan, Bill Edwards, Nathan Tweedie and Ill. Gary Burke.
Topics:
Wrap-up of 5 Questions with the Active Members of Supreme Council from New York, tonight with Ill. Gary Burke

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June and Beyond Events in & around New York

Recorded on May 26, 2026...Present are Rick Powell, Bob Siebold, Peter Flihan, Bill Edwards, Nathan Tweedie and Ill. Gary Burke.Topics:Wrap-up of 5 Questions with the Active Members of Supreme Council from New York, tonight with Ill. Gary BurkeMaxwell Leadership ProgramsJune and Beyond Events in & a...

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected/appointed and installed Officers for the Grand Lodge of New York!

All of the Elected Grand Lodge Officers are 33° Scottish Rite Brothers:
Grand Master - MW & Ill Robert L. Hogan, Jr., 33°
Deputy Grand Master - RW & Ill E. Oscar Alleyne, 33°
Senior Grand Warden - RW & Ill John Haslam, Sr., 33°
Junior Grand Warden - RW & Ill William Toth II, 33°
Grand Treasurer - RW & Ill John Hansen, 33°
Grand Secretary - RW & Ill Richard Schulz, 33°

Congratulations One & All!

05/03/2026

New episode of the XLCR32 Podcast has dropped.
Episode 7: Recorded on April 26, 2026)...

Present are Rick Powell, Bob Siebold, Peter Flihan, Mark Loughran and Nathan Tweedie.

Topics:
Western Regional Reunion Wrapup with Brothers Bryant Dunham, Bob Kimmel, Jim Deasy, Michael Pettinato and Frank Williams.5 Questions with Ill. Rick Powell
May Events in & around New York State

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04/24/2026

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