Events

Maine Scottish Rite 2025 Winter Retreat/ Couples weekend

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January 24-26

Friday Night Pizza at the Rockport Masonic Center 361 Main St Rockport 5-8pm and then Hospitality at the Samoset Suite.

Saturday couples explore the area.

Room Rates between $149-$169 + $20 resort fee King or Queens, garden/partial ocean views. 207-594-2511 to book rooms.

One- or two-night option is available, book your room with the resort as part of the Scottish Rite group for this rate. Be sure to mention Scottish Rite
Friday Pizza, Saturday Night Banquet (6-10pm) and Sunday morning Breakfast with the group (7am-9am) $150.00 per Couple or $75 per Single. For Meal reservations call 207-772-7711 FORDETAILS AND AVAILABILITY. Don’t delay and miss out!

Quarterly Meeting

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Friday January 5, 2024   7:00 PM

Portland Masonic Temple

415 Congress St.

Portland, ME 04101

Quarterly Meting of the Valley of Portland will be held in the 5th floor conference room.

We meet Quarerly on the 1st Friday’s of January, March & October. With our Annual meeting the 3rd Thursday of May.

Up coming meetings

October 6th 2023

January 5th 2024

March 1st 2024

May 23rd 2024

Grand Master’s Class

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Saturday October 21, 2023

Degrees: 4° – Builder , 15° – Knight of the East , 16° – Prince of Jerusalem , 29° – Knight of Saint Andrew , 32° – Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

Location:  Portland Masonic Center, 415 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101
Details:  Registration 8:00am-8:45am 4th Degree 9:00am 15th Degree 10:00am 16th Degree with Lunch 11:15am 29th Degree 1:30pm 32nd Degree 2:45pm Social Hour 4:00pm-5:00pm

Stated Meting

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Fridayy October 6, 2023    7:00 PM

Portland Masonic Temple

415 Congress St.

Portland, ME 04101

Quarterly Meting of the Valley of Portland will be held in the 5th floor conference room.

We meet Quarterly on the 1st Friday’s of January, March & October. With our Annual meeting the 3rd Thursday of May.

Up coming meetings

October 6th 2023

January 5th 2024

March 1st 2024

May 23rd 2024

Annual Meeting

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Thursday May 25,2023    7:00 PM

Portland Masonic Temple

415 Congress St.

Portland, ME 04101

Annual Meting of the Valley of Portland with Annual Report, Election and Installation of Officers.                             We will be meeting in the 5th floor conference room.

Stated Meeting – Valley of Portland, ME

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The Quarterly Meeting of Yates Lodge of Perfection, Portland Council Princes of Jerusalem, Dunlap Chapter of Rose Croix, and Maine Consistory will be held at the Portland Masonic Temple, 415 Congress Street, Portland on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM for the consideration of the Reports of the Officers and several Committees, and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.

415 Congress St.

Portland, ME 04101

(Use the Chestnut Street Entrance)

Contract the Secretary Michael Chambers with any question. 207-772-7711

Valley of Portland Holds Annual Abbott Scholarship Luncheon

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The Valley of Portland, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, held its annual Leon M. Abbott Scholarship luncheon on June 18 at the Masonic Temple in Portland. This year we were pleased to offer scholarships to 18 very deserving local students, totaling $24,200.

Applications for annual Leon M. Abbott Scholarships are due by April 1 each year. Members, their children, and their grandchildren are eligible for these scholarships, and they may apply each year they attend college.

Pictured above at this year’s luncheon are recipients Courtney Jackson–Gordon College; Kayla Jackson–University of New Hampshire; Kyle Fairfield– Rensselaer Institute; Lauren Johnson–Clark University; Margaret Boislard–the University of Maine at Farmington; and Jack Simonton–Wentworth University.

The officers in the picture are Maine Consistory: Ill. Claire V. Tusch 33°; First Lieutenant Commander, Rose Croix; Brian S Jackson–Most Wise Master, Lodge of Perfection; Jody J. Hersey–Thrice Potent Master, Princes of Jerusalem; Paul F. Poulin – Sovereign Prince. Brother Edward “Andy” Caron, Jr. received his scholarship at our June 25 Degree.

A big THANK YOU to all members who helped set up and clean up after the event!

REMINDER—Valley Secretary’s Office Has Returned to the Masonic Temple

Just a reminder that, as of this past June 1, the Valley Secretary’s Office has returned to the Masonic Temple at 415 Congress Street in Portland. The telephone number remains 207-772-7711 and the secretary’s email address remains secretary@valleyofportland.org.

Want to Learn More About the Valley of Portland?

Additional information about the Valley of Portland is available here and on our website. Interested in learning more about local events? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated and informed about upcoming events.

New brothers interested in completing the application can do so by filling out the online application here.

Valley of Portland Announces Rescheduled Consistory Spring Reunion, June 25

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The Valley of Portland, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, is pleased to announce the rescheduled Maine Consistory Spring Reunion on Saturday, June 25.  The Consistory Degrees illustrate the creation of the ideal balance between the spiritual and the temporal. Please note that you MUST register in advance for this enriching, invaluable degree work. Here is the information you will need to attend and benefit from this important upcoming event:

32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

31° Will be shown at 2:00 digital in the 5th Floor conference room.

When:   Saturday, June 25, 2022

                (Candidate Registration from 2 to 3 p.m.; Degree Work at 3 p.m.)

Where:    Portland Masonic Temple, 415 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
                  (Please use the Chestnut Street Entrance.)


Ladies Program:   During the Degree Work, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Social Hour:    5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with cash bar

FREE Evening Banquet:   6:30 p.m., with Our Ladies

Easy Advance Registration (Required)

You MUST register by Friday, June 17, if you plan to attend the banquet. And please be sure to let us know if your Lady will be joining you. There is no charge for the meal, but we guarantee our count and must pay for it. Unfortunately, we cannot provide meals for those who do not register in advance.

To make reservations for the FREE banquet for you or you and your Lady, please call Secretary Michael J Chambers, 32°, at (207) 772-7711 by Friday, June 17,
or send an email to Secretary@ValleyofPortland.org.

Want to Learn More About the Valley of Portland?

Additional information about the Valley of Portland is available here and on our website. Interested in learning more about local events? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated and informed about upcoming events.

New brothers interested in completing the application can do so by filling out the online application here.

Valley of Portland Announces Maine Consistory Spring Reunion, May 14

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The Valley of Portland, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, is pleased to announce the Maine Consistory Spring Reunion, coming on Saturday, May 14.  The Consistory Degrees attempt to illustrate the creation of the ideal balance between the spiritual and the temporal. Please note that you MUST register in advance for this enriching, invaluable degree work. Here is the information you will need to attend and benefit from this important upcoming event:

32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

 

When:   Saturday, May 14, 2022
                        (Candidate Registration from 2 to 3 p.m.; Degree Work at 3 p.m.)

    

Where:        Portland Masonic Temple, 415 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.
                        (Please use the Chestnut Street Entrance.)


Ladies Program:   During the degree work, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Social Hour: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with cash bar

FREE Evening Banquet:   6:30 p.m., with Our Ladies.

EASY ADVANCE REGISTRATION
(REQUIRED)

You MUST register in advance if you plan to attend the banquet. And please be sure to let us know if your Lady will be joining you. There is no charge for the meal, but we guarantee our count and must pay for it. Unfortunately, we cannot provide meals for those who do not register in advance.

How to Make Banquet Reservations:

To make reservations for the FREE banquet for you or you and your Lady, please contact Secretary Bradford D. Blake, 33°, at (207) 772-7711 at your earliest convenience, or send email to Secretary@ValleyofPortland.org.

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Want to Learn More About the Valley of Portland?

Additional information about the Valley of Portland is available here and at our website here. Interested in learning more about local events? Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date and informed about upcoming events.

New brothers interested in completing the application process can do so by filling out the online application here.