About Us
FACTS ABOUT THE VALLEY OF HARRISBURG
The Valley of Harrisburg, approximately 11,000 strong, draws most of its membership from 17 Central Pennsylvania Counties: Adams, Bedford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset and York. Its headquarters or "Cathedral" is located at 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Telephone (717) 238-8867 or 800 742-7500.
Degrees (4°-32°) are conferred semiannually at extra meetings called "Reunions" which are usually held on the third Thursday and Friday in May and November. Because of time constraints not all degrees are presented at each Reunion. Those not portrayed are communicated by the officers. Candidates must be present for both days to receive the necessary degrees to become 32° Masons. NO MEMORY WORK IS INVOLVED. At the conclusion of our Reunions candidates are awarded beautiful Scottish Rite Bibles. Meals are provided at no cost to all those attending our semi-annual Reunions. Because each Reunion requires about 500 roles in degree work, stage hands, marshals, make-up men, choir, orchestra, robbing and stewards, every member is encouraged to become involved in the activities of the Valley.
The fee for initiation and membership is currently $200.00 and the annual dues are $65.00 which includes a subscription to "The Northern Light", a newsletter published quarterly by the Supreme Council. Each petitioner must be a member in good standing in a Blue Lodge and hold a current dues card. In addition, it is a requirement that he remains in good standing in the Blue Lodge.
The Valley of Harrisburg sponsors annually a pool tournament each winter and a family picnic each summer. In addition, a Consistory golf club functions during the playing season.
The Valley of Harrisburg pioneered the formation of Scottish Rite Clubs in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction in 1934. Since that time 15 clubs have been founded bringing the Valley of Harrisburg to the entire 17 county area. Members of the Valley are encouraged to join a club in their area so they might enjoy the fellowship of other members who live nearby. Most clubs have several meetings throughout the year, some of which are Ladies Nights, while some hold golf outings, picnics or other events for the family.
