Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With nearly 200 local chapters and thousands of clubs on six continents, Shriners are known for their fellowship, brotherhood, compassion and generosity. The fraternity established Shriners Hospitals for Children as its official philanthropy in 1922, and continues to support it today, while striving to make the world a happier, better place.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY, Inc. provides a “home-away-from-home” to families while their children receive the medical care they need.
Whether it’s lodging, transportation, meals, or companionship, we take the worry away so families can concentrate on their children. All families are welcome to the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the Family Lounge. Contact your health care provider or social worker to obtain a referral for overnight stays at Westmoreland House or the House Within the Hospital.
The Valley of Rochester Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
The Valley of Rochester confers the 4th through the 32nd Scottish Rite Degrees. The conferral is the responsibility of the four bodies of the Valley. The bodies and their responsibilities are:
Rochester Lodge of Perfection - confers the 4th to the 14th degree
Rochester Council of Princes of Jerusalem - confers the 15th and 16th degree
Rochester Chapter of Knights of Rose Croix - confers the 17th and 18th degree
Rochester Consistory - confers the 19th to the 32nd degree
You will find more information about the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in general and the Valley of Rochester in particular on this site.
Be sure to check out the news and upcoming events tabs, as there is much to say about what has happened and what will happen in the Valley.