Good Afternoon Brethren!
From the Sunshine State in Florida here is your Valley of Akron BLAST on Monday, August 11, 2025!
Please note a change of venue regarding the Commanders Listening Tour schedule for Ohio. The event on September 20, 2025, has been changed from The Valley of Cambridge to The Valley of Canton. This move was due to logistical reasons.
While optional, I would encourage you to attend and share your thoughts for the future of The Scottish Rite with Commander Wheeler.
If you have not received an invitation through your email, registration is simple. Log in to your Scottish Rite Member Center (https://scottishritenmj.org) and the listening tour information and registration is prominent on the top of the landing page.
For those in the western part of the state, you may choose to attend Indianapolis if this location is more convenient.
If you plan on attending, it is important to register so the valley has a correct head count for lunch.
Illustrious Dick Heldman, 33°, Deputy for Ohio, has provided brief tour info and tour dates with locations below:
A Listening Tour with the Commander
Join Sovereign Grand Commander Walt Wheeler on his 2025 Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Listening Tour—a crucial opportunity to share your ideas, insights, and aspirations for the future of the Scottish Rite.
Five Cities, One Path
Brothers from any Valley, in any state, are encouraged to attend any of the events. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or newly initiated Brother, your voice matters. This tour is about listening—truly listening—to what’s working, what needs to improve, and the bold steps we must take to strengthen our Valleys, deepen our Brotherhood, and ensure an expansive, thriving future for Scottish Rite.
We’re not just asking questions –we’re building a path forward, together.
Listening Tour Dates
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL CITIES AND DATES. FILL OUT THE FORM TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! (form found in your Scottish Rite Member Center)
- Lexington, MA – September 6
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Rd.
- Philadelphia, PA – September 13
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, 33 N. Broad Street
- Canton, OH – September 20
Valley of Canton, 836 Market Ave. N
- Indianapolis, IN – September 27
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian Street - Chicago, IL – October 4
Valley of Chicago, 383 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale
George E. Tilden, 33°
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Valley of Akron, A.A.S.R.
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222-0468
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