The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
Orient of Georgia

VALLEY OFFICE

The Valley of Savannah's office staff consists of two people - the General Secretary Clyde E. Griffin, PGM 33º , appointed by the Deputy or S.G.I.G. in the Orient of Georgia and Secretary Linda Ausley. The Valley Office is located in the Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 341 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 9782, Savannah, GA. 31412. There are two telephone numbers for the office, (912) 232-5132 and (912) 232-5435. The second telephone has fax capabilities. The office telephone is serviced by an answering machine when no one is in the office.

Generally, the Valley Office is open from approximately 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. five days per week.

Anyone having an interest in the Scottish Rite or requiring general Masonic information is encouraged to contact the Secretary either in person or at one of the Valley Office telephones or Email srmason_savga@bellsouth.net

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EDUCATION & AMERICANISM:

The JROTC program is supported in the valley and members of the Valley presents 17 medals.

A Flag Day Ceremony is held annually in Madison Square next to the Masonic Center.  The Ceremony is public with a speaker from the community or nearby Fort Stewart.  The Flag Unit of Alee Temple and the National Sojourners take part in presenting the Colors. A portion of the 3rd Infantry Division Band or some other musical unit usually provides music. Refreshments are served by the DeMolay Boys after the ceremony.

Representatives of the Valley attend the Naturalization Ceremonies of the Federal Court in both Savannah and Brunswick.  Usually we are given an opportunity to speak to the new citizens and we always present them with a copy of "Dynamic Freedoms." 

MEMBERSHIP:

Visibility of the Scottish Rite in the Valley is maintained through the members who are active in their Blue Lodges. We also are invited to provide a program several times a year by various Lodges.  Recognition for recruiting new members range from a cap for one, a years dues for three and a gold watch for five first line signings. All correspondence for the general membership is also sent to Sojourners in the Valley, which has resulted in quite a few affiliations.  Members in arrears in their dues are identified and letters are sent from  the membership chairman and the General Secretary and a member of the committee makes personal contact, where possible.  

MEETINGS:

The Executive Committee meets at 5:30 P.M. on the first Tuesday of each month. This meeting is followed by supper at 6:30 P.M.  for all members and guests (when appropriate). The Lodge of Perfection meets at 7:30 P.M. except for July and August.  Normally in July the Ring Ceremony for the Spring Class is held and some special occasion  is celebrated in August.  Committee meetings are held as called by their Chairman and are either early evening meetings or working lunch meetings with lunch provided by the Valley. 

ASSOCIATIONS:

Associations are located in Hinesville, Brunswick, Jesup and Metter and meet quarterly at a Restaurant always with the ladies and have interesting speakers or programs almost without exception. Once a year in the fall we have a Combined Association meeting, which is hosted by one Association on a rotating basis. These are well-attended enjoyable events. 

SCOTTISH RITE COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS CENTER
AT ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY:

Our Communicative Disorders Center was established in 1997 and has operated at near peak capacity since. It has provided  language disorders services to many children in Southeast Georgia who previously had no affordable care available. The Center also provides a clinical setting for the graduate and undergraduate students in the  Speech Pathology department of the University. The Center is operated on a fee basis, but no child is ever turned away because they cannot pay. The Center is one of 147 in the Southern jurisdiction and the first in  the State of Georgia outside of the Atlanta area. Funding for its operation is shared by the University, the Valley of Savannah  and the Supreme Council. The Scottish Rite MBNA Credit Card Program is a major source of funding for the Language Disorders Program in the Southern Jurisdiction. 

MASONIC CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND:

The Masonic Center Endowment Fund is established under the Scottish Rite Masonic Center Preservation Foundation, Inc. to  support the maintenance and upkeep of the Masonic Center in Savannah. Donations may be mailed to the General Secretary of the Valley of Savannah.  Additional information to include the different recognition  levels is also available. Recognition is provided on a Wall of Honor in the entrance foyer of the Center on plaques with appropriately engraved plates. Donations in honor of or in memory of friends or loved ones are welcomed and encouraged.