Valley of New Haven
Constituent Bodies and Officers

The Valley of New Haven 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.

E.G. Storer Lodge of Perfection Lodge of Pefection

Chartered on August 19, 1874, the E.G. Storer 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.

E.G. Storer Lodge of Perfection holds their Stated Communications on the 2nd Monday in January, March, September and November, with their Annual on the 2nd Monday in May.

The degrees portrayed by the Lodge of Perfection are:

The Officers of the E.G. Storer Lodge of Perfection, for the year 2011-2012 are:

Thrice Potent Master Martin Ede, MSA 33°
Deputy Master Charles H. Tirrell, MSA 32°
Senior Warden Robert J. Knowles 32°
Junior Warden Timothy C. Wilkins 32°
Orator Richard C. Calabria, II 32°
Treasurer Charles F. Warfield 33°
Secretary Vernon K. Cleaves 33° (send email)
Master of Cermonies Thomas E. Beck 32°
Hospitaler Lewis P. Bither 32°
Captain of the Guard James A. Tirrell 32°
Tyler Frank H. Lesco, MSA 32°
Historian Michael L. Castroll 32°

Elm City Council Princes of JerusalemPrinces of Jersusalem

Chartered on August 18, 1875, the Elm City Council Princes of Jerusalem confers the 15th and 16th degrees on Scottish Rite candidates.

Elm City Council Princes of Jerusalem holds their Stated Assemblies on the 2nd Monday in January, March, September and November, with their Annual on the 2nd Monday in May.

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the Elm City Council Princes of Jerusalem, for the year 2011-2012 are:

Sovereign Prince Frank Heaven 32°
High Priest Daniel Hawthorn 32°
Senior Warden George A. Mudry, V 323°
Junior Warden Anthony Delgrego 32°
Treasurer Charles F. Warfield 33°
Secretary Vernon K. Cleaves 33° (send email)
Master of Cermonies Nicola Iannone 32°
Hospitaler Lewis P. Bither 32°
Master of Entrances Richard A. Korab 32°
Tyler Frank H. Lesco, MSA 32°
Historian Michael L. Castroll 32°

New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. Chapter of Rose Croix

Also chartered on August 19, 1875, the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. confers the 17th and 18th degrees.

New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M holds their Stated Convocations on the 2nd Monday in January, March, September and November, with their Annual on the 2nd Monday in May..

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. for the year 2011-2012 are:

Most Wise Master Paul L. Chello 33°
Senior Warden Bradley K. Cooney 33°
Junior Warden Carl G. Ek 33°
Orator Scott A. Kenney 32°
Treasurer Charles F. Warfield 33°
Secretary Vernon K. Cleaves 33° (send email)
Master of Cermonies Raymond G. Tomlinson 32°
Hospitaler Lewis P. Bither 32°
Captain of the Guard Steven M. Allinson 32°
Tyler Frank H. Lesco, MSA 32°
Historian Michael L. Castroll 32°

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

Chartered on June 1, 1858, the Lafayette Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° confers the 19th through the 32nd degrees upon Scottish Rite candidates.

Lafayette Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° serves as the Consistory for the Valleys of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury.

Lafayette Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° holds their Stated Rendezvous on the 3rd Monday in February, October and November at 7:30 p.m., with their Annual on the 3rd Monday in May at 8:00 p.m.

The degrees portrayed are:

The Officers of the Lafayette Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° for the year 2011-2012 are:

Commander-in-Chief Donald L. Smith, MSA 33°
First Lieut. Commander Jack J. S. Farkas, MSA 33°
Second Lieut. Commander Bradley K. Cooney 33°
Orator Austin P. Clark 33°
Chancellor Joseph B. Cyr, MSA 33°
Treasurer Edward R. Ham 33°
Secretary Leo H. Lohrman 33° (send email)
Master of Cermonies Paul L. Chello 33°
Hospitaler Donald H. King 32°
Engineer and Seneschal Kenneth E. Blake 32°

Other Officers

Refreshment Committee Chair Jack H. Stevens, MSA 33°