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. Links to previous sessions can be found below.
March 5, 2025
50th Anniversary Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
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In April 2025, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library will launch a year of celebratory anniversary programming, including special gallery talks, engaging lectures, and two new gallery exhibitions. Join us on March 5th as we chat with the SRMML Director & Staff as they discuss the Anniversary and their upcoming events. Click here to sign up for the link – https://forms.gle/DC9CMC1DW1MBSS3B8 |
Excelsior Programs
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°
March 5, 2025
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50th Anniversary of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library
SRMML Director & Staff
Masonic Leadership Initiative (MLI)
Masonic Leadership Initiative (MLI) is an electrifying initiative for all New York State Masons eager to unlock their potential and master the art of leadership both inside and outside the Lodge. The MLI is a new training program offered by the Grand Lodge of New York Leadership and Educational Services Team in partnership with the Excelsior Project of the New York State Council of Deliberation, Scottish Rite, NMJ. The program is based upon the teaching of Dr. John C. Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell, is an internationally respected American Pastor, motivational speaker, leadership expert, coach, and best-selling author. 2024-2025 MLI Program Navigator
2025 Upcoming MLI Training Events
Learn and Lead Sessions:
How to be a REAL Success! Exploring Relationships, Attitude, Equipping, and Leadership
Zoom training sessions
Dates:
- Relationships –The Nature of Relationships: Tuesday, March 4th
- Equipping – Equipping for Success: Wednesday, March 19th
- Attitude – The Impact of Attitude: Wednesday, Apr 9th
- Leadership – The Development of a Leader: Monday, Apr 28th
- Additional dates will be announced
Each sessions presents independent content so please attend any sessions that your schedule allows. Due to licensing agreements, we are not able to record the sessions.
Register HERE
Master Mind Live Workshops:
Everyone Communicates and Few Connect
Saturday morning four hour in-person training event
Dates:
- Valleys: Capital District Region and GL of NY Districts (Scotia) – March 29, 2024
- Grand Lodge Building and GL of NY Districts (Manhattan)- TBD
- Additional dates will be announced
Register HERE
For more information, email [email protected]