Excelsior is a project of the Leadership Committee from the New York Council of Deliberation. It is composed of three online components: Leadership Sessions, Lecture Series and a video news series, XLCR32.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Hauts Grades Academy (HGA):
Dare to Know
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Hauts Grades Academy is a program designed to promote the education, knowledge, and engagement of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ through in-depth study and reflection of our 29 degrees. At 7:00 PM on September 26th, join Brothers Praveen K. Anumolu, 32° HGA and Andrew O. Roberts, 32° HGA for “Hauts Grades Academy (HGA): Dare to Know” Excelsior’s newest Team Members will lead you through an introduction to the Hauts Grades Academy. Both have successfully completed the program and will offer an Overview of HGA, the Review Process and their Reflections on Participation. They will be able to answer your questions on the program from both the participant and reviewer stand points. Register Here to receive the Zoom link for the session. The program will begin at 7:00 PM. The link will be emailed to you during the week leading up to the session. |
Leadership Sessions
Excelsior will hold 3 virtual leadership sessions per year, each highlighting programs & ideas designed to help your Valley succeed. The upcoming schedule is as follows:
October 16, 2021
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The Ambassador Program
Ill. Robert Siebold, 33°
February 12, 2022
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Virtual and Hybrid Meetings and Presentations – Best Practices
D.B. Myron Deputat, 32° MSA
June 16, 2022
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Journey On with Pathfinder
Ill. J.B. McNaughton, 33°
October 19, 2022
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“Everyone Communicates, Few Connect” Part 1
Ill. Robert Siebold, 33°
February 23, 2023
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“Everyone Communicates, Few Connect” Part 2
Ill. Robert Siebold, 33°
December 14, 2023
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Living Our Scottish Rite Values by Applying the Maxwell Leadership Method
Ill. William Edwards, 33°
June 4, 2024
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Exploring Leadership Development
Ill. Richard J Powell, 33°, Ill. Robert G. Siebold, 33° & Ill. William Edwards, 33°
September 26, 2024
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Hauts Grades Academy (HGA): Dare to Know
Brothers Praveen K. Anumolu, 32° HGA and Andrew O. Roberts, 32° HGA
Lecture Series
The Lectures Series will present 3 online lectures per year, featuring Masonic & non-Masonic speakers with topics of interest to our Brethren. The upcoming schedule is as follows:
December 28, 2021
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The Civility Mosaic
Brother Russ Charvonia, Past Grand Master of California
April 29, 2022
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Introduction to Contemplative Masonry
Brother C.R. “Chuck” Dunning, Jr.
August 9, 2022
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Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Jeff Croteau, Director of Library & Archives
December 22, 2022
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A History of the Scottish Rite in New York
Ill. W. Bruce Renner, 33°
April 11, 2023
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The Play’s the Thing
Ill. James Gregg, 33°
October 18, 2023
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Osage Indian Murders, the Founding of the FBI and the Masons Involved
Ill. Mark A. Wright, 33°
February 22, 2024
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Fraternal Failures: What Modern Masons Can Learn from Failed Fraternal Orders
Bro. Seth C Anthony, 32° HGA
November 12, 2024
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Message In A Bottle: The Storied Travels Of Two Important Pieces Of Parchment
Ill. Oscar Alleyne, 33°