Valley of Norwich
Constituent Bodies and Officers

The Valley of Norwich is composed of four subordinate bodies.

This page explains a little about each body, lists the degrees that they confer and the officers for the current year. By clicking the email link next to each officer's name (if present), you can send an email to that officer.

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection Lodge of Pefection

Chartered on May 28, 1864, the King Solomon Lodge of Perfection portrays the first degrees a Scottish Rite candidate will attend. Responsible for conferring the 4th through the 14th degrees, the Lodge lays the foundation for further degree work in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection holds their Stated Communications as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council, with their Annual Meeting being held in May.

The degrees portrayed by the Lodge of Perfection are:

The Officers of the King Solomon Lodge of Perfection, for the year 2010-2011 are:

Thrice Potent Master Fred Baker
Deputy Master John Stodgen
Senior Warden Charles B. Clark MSA
Junior Warden Wallace DeSouza
Orator Chalres Yohe 33°
Treasurer Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email)
Secretary Les King (send email)
Master of Cermonies Ron Zahacefski
Hospitaler Dave Costner MSA
Captain of the Guard Tom Rutka
Tyler Lew Bradley

Van Rensselaer Council Princes of JerusalemPrinces of Jersusalem

Chartered on May 28, 1864, the Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem confers the 15th and 16th degrees on Scottish Rite candidates.

Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem holds their Stated Assemblies as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem, for the year 2010-2011 are:

Sovereign Prince Dick Miller
High Priest Glen Studwell
Senior Warden Bence Strickland
Junior Warden Trad Dart
Treasurer Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email)
Secretary Les King (send email)
Master of Cermonies Dave Aiken
Hospitaler Dave Costner MSA
Master of Entrances Shane Devine
Tyler Lew Bradley

Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. Chapter of Rose Croix

Also chartered on May 28, 1864, the Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. confers the 17th and 18th degrees.

Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M holds their Stated Convocations as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. for the year 2010-2011 are:

Most Wise Master D. J. Watkins
Senior Warden Carlton Csiki
Junior Warden Ken Richards

Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° Consistory

Chartered on May 28, 1864, the Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° confers the 19th through the 32nd degrees upon Scottish Rite candidates.

Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° holds their Stated Rendezvous as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° for the year 2010-2011 are:

Commander-in-Chief Charles A. Duke MSA
First Lieut. Commander Carl J. Mossberg, MSA 33°
Second Lieut. Commander Rinaldo F. Magliano, Jr.