Massachusetts Council of Deliberation
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.
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.
Invite a Master Mason to dinner and a presentation of “The Interview.”
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.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Haverhill
to schedule an appointment.
LOOKING FOR A CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITY AT HOLIDAY TIME?
On two consecutive Saturdays in December, December 16 and 23, Brothers from our Valley will ring bells to help fill Salvation Army kettles.
If you can donate a couple of hours (or a day) to collect money to support those in need — people who range from infants to the elderly, our Thrice Potent Master, Richard W. Pettengill, 32° can use you.
He’s got a theme. “Men in Tuxes,” so wear a tux, or a dark suit and tie, and get into the fun of it.
Rich says, “Thanks from me for giving the most precious gift of all, YOUR TIME, as your time, unlike money, can never be regained.”
Contact TPM Rich Pettengill at Richard@ccbgroup.org to sign up. Wives, sweethearts, and children are welcome to ring with us.
LOOKING FOR A CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITY AT HOLIDAY TIME?
On two consecutive Saturdays in December, December 16 and 23, Brothers from our Valley will ring bells to help fill Salvation Army kettles.
If you can donate a couple of hours (or a day) to collect money to support those in need — people who range from infants to the elderly, our Thrice Potent Master, Richard W. Pettengill, 32° can use you.
He’s got a theme. “Men in Tuxes,” so wear a tux, or a dark suit and tie, and get into the fun of it.
Rich says, “Thanks from me for giving the most precious gift of all, YOUR TIME, as your time, unlike money, can never be regained.”
Contact TPM Rich Pettengill at Richard@ccbgroup.org to sign up. Wives, sweethearts, and children are welcome to ring with us.
Join us for an evening of sociability and holiday fun.
Valley of the Merrimack
Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
Place: Haverhill Masonic Building, 111 Merrimack St., Haverhill, Mass.
5:30 pm— Social
6:30 pm— Meeting. Any such business as may come before the Valley of the Merrimack
7:00 pm— Dinner – Chicken Piccata w/ Rice Pilaf Cost: $20.00
Every member may bring 1 guest, there is no charge for the guest.
Dinner reservations are a must. Officers have standing reservations. Contact one of our Junior Warden — Nicholas A.J. Collins 32° or Paul Bruk III 32°
The Valley of the Merrimack is returning to the Methuen Memorial Music Hall for "A Merry Music Hall Christmas."
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
Time: 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm
Cost: $30 per person
There is a limited quantity of tickets, which are available on a first come first serve basis. Make your reservations with Bro. Daniel Burns, dan.e.burns@gmail.com or (415) 269-0042.
Payment may be made by check or Venmo. Payment must be received by Wednesday, November 29th, or your reservation may be made available to those on the waiting list.
Make checks payable to Valley of the Merrimack and mail to:
Daniel Burns, 40 Locke St. Unit 729, Haverhill, MA 01830
or Venmo @Daniel-Burns-16 (Please do not check off paying for goods or services)
5:30 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Dinner. Baked ziti, sausages, meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad
7:15 p.m. Program
The Program will feature the presentation of awards to nine Brothers of the Valley for their recent Scottish Rite accomplishments. This will be followed by an inspiring veterans program in honor of our members who are Veterans and Veterans Day.
The dinner price is $20.00. Every member may bring a guest. There is no charge for the guest to have dinner but a reservations are required to ensure that all are properly accommodated.
Reservations must be made with one of the Junior Wardens by Sunday, November 5, 2023. Bro. Nicholas Collins, 32°, 978-869-6405 nicholasajcollins@gmail.com or Bro. Paul Bruk, III, 32°, 978-888-5619 pbruk@comcast.net
All Valley of The Merrimack Officers have standing dinner reservations. If you have a guest or can not attend the dinner you must inform one of the Valley’s Junior Wardens.
Join the Valley of the Merrimack for some fall fun with an apple picking family life event at Smolak Farms in North Andover.
We'll spend an hour or so walking the farm and picking our own produce, then meet at the farm stand where they have a wide variety of ready-to-eat goods and picnic tables.
Smolak Farm
315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA 01845
For more information or to register, please contact:
Bro. Daniel Burns, 32°
415-269-0042
5:30 pm — Registration & Social. Diaper Drive (See below)
6:30 pm — Dinner–Meatloaf. Cost $20.00
7:15 pm — Annual Meeting
Sixth Degree – Video Presentation.
Dinner Reservations Are Required. Please contact one of our Junior Wardens: Brother Nicholas A.J. Collins, 32° nicholasajcollins@gmail.com or Brother Paul Bruk, III, 32° | 978-888-5619 |
pbruk@comcast.net
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All Valley of The Merrimack Officers have standing dinner reservations. Any officer who cannot attend the dinner must inform one of the Valley’s Junior Wardens.
Families and friends from the Valley of the Merrimack will attend the Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural Fair. Contact Dan Burns at dan.e.burns@gmail.com
Join us as we celebrate Scottish Rite's traditional Feast commemorating the dedication of King Solomon’s Temple.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Ceremony followed by dinner and an inspiring program.
Open to: Members of the Valley of the Merrimack and prospective Scottish Rite Masons
Location: Masonic Temple, 7 High St., Andover, Mass. (Free parking adjacent to the building)
Dress:
Dress for Officers of Both Bodies, Past Heads, and Sovereign Grand Inspectors General is black tie. Dress for members and guests is business suit, but black tie may be worn.
Dinner Reservations Are A Must
Dinner Reservations Are Required. Please contact one of our Junior Wardens: Brother Nicholas A.J. Collins, 32° at nicholasajcollins@gmail.com | 978-869-6405 or Brother Paul Bruk, III, 32° at pbruk@comcast.net | 978-888-5619
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All Valley of The Merrimack Officers have standing dinner reservations. Any officer who cannot attend the dinner must inform one of the Valley’s Junior Wardens.
Summer night Baseball. Come join the Valley of The Merrimack and take in a baseball game as the Manchester Fisher Cats (Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) host the Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox).
The Valley has tickets for the game on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The game begins at 7:05 pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and include the price of admission, a hot dog, bag of chips, and a drink voucher. Please contact the Secretary, Bro. Kevin Buckley to reserve your tickets.
A light buffet will be served at 4:45 P.M. with a start time of 6:00 P.M.
Open to designated officers and members
Join us as we inaugurate a new “Administration.”
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration and Social
7:00 p.m. Election and Installation of Officers
7:45 p.m. (approximately). A light dinner (sub sandwiches and other refreshments) will be served.
Ladies and other guests are welcome.
Presentation of the Eighteenth Degree
The Valley of the Merrimack is hosting a wine tasting and dinner. This event is open to all Masons, family, and friends.
Wine Tasting & Dinner
Saturday, April 8th 6:00pm
Haverhill Masonic Building
$40 per person
Join us as we explore the differences between Old World & New World Wines!
We’ll be tasting two Chardonnays and two Pinot Noirs, one each from America and France.
The menu includes Gougères & Beef Bourguignon—both are classics from the region in France where Chardonnay & Pinot Noir originate.
Reservations are required and must be received by April 1st
To RSVP, contact Bro. Daniel Burns, 32°
dan.e.burns@gmail.com or (415) 269-0042