The evening will begin at 6:00 with an orientation segment for new (and old) members and a review of the duties of the Valley Officers.

At 7:00 we’ll join our guests for a tasting of several craft beers with a discussion of craft beer styles and appreciation. Snacks will be provided.

Open to: Members of the Valley and their guests, including spouses and prospective Scottish Rite Masons

Dress: Coat and Tie

NOTE LOCATION: 7 High Street, Andover

For more information, contact Brother Daniel E. Burns, 32, MSA

The Valley of the Merrimack is teaming up with Saggahew Lodge to sponsor a Blood Drive in Haverhill.

Contact Illustrious George Kopps for more information.

From 6:00 to 7:00 PM we’ll be making Brother-to-Brother calls to members of the Valley. Complimentary pizza and soft drinks will be provided for all callers.

At 7:00 PM we will have our regular Executive Committee meeting

Open to all members of the Valley. Dress: Casual

This will be a joint Reunion with the Valley of Lowell at the Lowell Masonic Center.

Presentation of the Fifteenth Degree — Knight of the East with a live cast of members of the Valleys of The Merrimack and Lowell.

Open to all members of the Valley, the meeting will be held online via Zoom. Contact the Secretary if you need the link

5:30 P.M. Registration and Social.

Master Masons may join Scottish Rite at this meeting. Presentation of Fourth Degree—Builder— in video format. If you are a candidate or sponsor, please contact the Secretary to enroll.

6:30 Dinner.

7:15 Open Lodge and Council.

Short business meeting

Presentation of one of the Perfection degrees in video format.

At 8:00 P.M. there will be a Watch Party: Thursday Night at the Rite, presented by Supreme Council NMJ.

Collation

Join us for for our first Family Life event of 2025. The Merrimack College Warriors will visit the Tsongas Arena to take on the UMass Lowell Riverhawks.

For tickets, contact Brother C.S. Gugger.

Open to: Members of the Valley of the Merrimack and their guests.

Presentation of the Seventeeth Degree — Knight of the East and West

Charitable Opportunity. Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army.

Again this year volunteers from the Valley of the Merrimack will ring bells and collect donations for the Salvation Army.

Theme: Men in Tuxes

Contact Rich Pettengill for details and to volunteer

Charitable Opportunity. Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army.

Again this year volunteers from the Valley of the Merrimack will ring bells and collect donations for the Salvation Army.

Theme: Men in Tuxes

Contact Rich Pettengill for details and to volunteer

Charitable Opportunity. Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army.

Again this year volunteers from the Valley of the Merrimack will ring bells and collect donations for the Salvation Army.

Theme: Men in Tuxes

Contact Rich Pettengill for details and to volunteer

5:30 P.M. Social Period. Holiday Party.

Master Masons may join Scottish Rite at this meeting. Presentation of Fourth Degree—Builder— in video format. If you are a candidate or sponsor, please contact the Secretary to enroll.

6:30 P.M. Dinner. $20 cash for members; guests are free

7:15 P.M. Opening of Lodge and Council.

Presentation of milestone membership certificates

Holiday Party

Open to: Members and Guests

Dinner Reservations are Required. Officers have standing reservations. Contact Brother Paul Bruk, 32 @ pbruk@comcast.net or text at 978-888-5619; All Brothers should make reservations for guests. IMPORTANT: Officers should notify Brother Bruk if they are unable to attend.

Please advise ASAP if you have special dietary restrictions.

We will deliver poinsettia plants to our senior members and widows of deceased members.

If you would like to participate in this charitable opportunity, please contact the Secretary.

Open to members of the Valley.

You and your family are cordially invited to march (or walk) with the Valley of the Merrimack, Saggahew Lodge, Newburyport Commandery No. 3, J. G. Whittier Chapter of DeMolay, and Aleppo Shriners parade units in the 60th Annual Haverhill Santa Parade.

9 A.M. to 12 Noon. Pancake breakfast at Haverhill Masonic Building, 111 Merrimack Street

Shortly before Noon we will assemble for the parade at the Haverhill Masonic Building and take shuttles to the starting location (Hunking School).

Attire

• Installed Lodge Officers: Tuxedo, black bowtie, collars, white gloves, and apron. Masters of lodges are encouraged to wear top hats. No jewels

• Members: Dark jacket, tie, and apron. No jewels

• Families: Festive holiday attire

Parade Theme: Diamonds are Mrs. Claus’ Best Friend

To sign up and for more information, please contact Br. Dan Burns

Our November Reunion will feature a veterans’ program under the direction of TPM Richard W. Pettengill, 32°

Open to: Members and Guests

5:30 P.M. Social

6:30 P.M. Dinner. $20 Cash. Yankee Pot Roast, Carrots & Mashed Tater, Salad, Rolls & Butter

7:15 P.M. Opening of Lodge and Council. Admission of Guests. Veterans’ Program

5:30 P.M. Registration and Social Hour. Social Hour: Charcuterie Board Presentation of the Fourth Degree — Builder (Video Format)

6:30 PM Dinner

Dinner: $20 Cash; Salad; Meatloaf With or Without Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Dessert: Apple Pie a la Mode

7:15 P.M. Receive the Deputy for Massachusetts.

Presentation of the Fifth Degree — Perfect Master with a live cast from the Valleys of The Merrimack and Lowell..

Other Business

Closing

Social Period

Dinner Reservations are Required. Contact Brother Paul Bruk, 32 @ pbruk@comcast.net or text at 978-888-5619;

Please advise ASAP if you have special dietary restrictions.

We will be collecting donations of disposable diapers for the Anchor of Hope program. Sizes 5 and 6 are needed especially

Open to: All Scottish Rite Masons

Invite a Master Mason to dinner and a presentation of “The Interview.”

Summer night baseball. Take in a ballgame as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) host the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets) at Manchester.

The Valley has tickets for the game on Friday, July 12, 2024. The game begins at 6:35 pm. Tickets are $20.00 each and include the price of admission, a hot dog, bag of chips, and a drink voucher. Please contact the Secretary, Brother Kevin Buckley at kjbjrafam@gmail.com to reserve your tickets.

Carpooling: Meet at the Park and Ride lot at the Dascomb Road exit on Route 93 at 3:45 PM. Carpools will depart from the lot at 4:00 P.M.

Presentation of Fourth and Sixteenth Degrees

For tickets contact csgugger@verizon.net or call 781-632-7463

Presentation of Fourth and Seventh Degrees.

Joint reunion with Lowell Lodge of Perfection.