Otsego Chapter 26 Royal Arch Masons

04/09/2025

A good time was had last evening as we welcomed R:.E:. Keith Dash, Grand Master of the Third Veil to Cooperstown.

11/06/2024

Otsego Chapter morns our departed Companion Excellent Companion Ronald Jex. Ronald was a 65 year member of the Craft and a long-time High Priest of Otsego Chapter. He will be sorely missed.

View Ronald F. Jex's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

10/07/2024

As per the District Deputy Grand High Priest,

District dates to know
Please note the following dates for the District:

10/8 DDGHP visit Otsego Chapter 26 Royal Arch Masons

10/10 DDGHP visit @ Oneida Chapter

10/22 Grand Lecturer's Convention @ Darius Chapter

11/13 DDGHP visit @ Iroquois Chapter

11/26 DDGHP visit @ Darius Chapter

Check back on this post or with your Secretary for times and other details.

I hope to see many Companions at each of these.

08/20/2024

Our Chapter is happy to know this stamping die used by MC Lilley for our chapter pennies will soon be in our chapter's possession.

08/18/2024

Rest in peace Most Excellent

Dear Companions and Brethren all,

It is with much sadness to report to you that Most Excellent Alan J. Morgan, Grand High Priest 2006 has completed all the designs laid down on his Trestleboard of life. He has answered the summons of the Grand Architect on Sunday, August 18, 2024 and has entered into the Grand Lodge over which the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe presides.

Most Excellent Morgan was Initiated on September 20, 1983, in Ancient York Lodge No. 89, Nashua, NH. Passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on October 18, 1983 (Ancient No. 89) and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on November 22, 1983 (Ancient No. 89). Brother Morgan affiliated with Seneca River No 160, Liverpool, NY in the Onondaga District on January 7, 1986 (demised 01/11/2023 now Liverpool Syracuse Lodge No. 501).

Brother Alan J. Morgan was elected to serve as the Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York in 2002-2004 and also elected to serve as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, RAM in 2006.

Brother Morgan was Chair of the Leadership and Education Committee for many years and developed many training initiatives for District Deputy Grand Masters and Staff Officers.

Brother Alan and his wife Ilene retired to Las Vegas, from the Syracuse area, where he affiliated with all of the Masonic bodies including Grand Lodge, York Rite, and the Shrine. He was also very active in the Widow's Sons motorcycle association.

He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed on the USS Little Rock, a guided missile cruiser, which is now on display in Buffalo, New York.

He is survived by his wife Ilene and his daughter Leslie, together with her spouse and child.

Please keep our Brother and Most Excellent Companion along with his Lady Ilene and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

*NYRAM News will keep you informed once the funeral service arrangements have been finalized.

08/18/2024

As Summer is drawing to an end, it's almost time for us to begin meeting again. Our first meeting of the Autumn is September 10.

05/15/2024

We had a great turnout this evening for Right Excellent Mark Peerson's official visit as Grand King. Thank you for all who visited.

03/23/2024

Our High Priest is seen here Friday at the annual Grand Convocation along side Oscar Allyne (representing AMD USA) [left] and Frank Fancher the High Priest of Darius Chapter (in his role as Grand Lecturer for Cryptic)[center].

02/14/2024

Here's a few photos from our Order of the Rose ceremony this evening. Feel free to post yours in the comments.

12/22/2023

Did you see The Today show filming across the street from us today? It's true, this morning The Today Show was live right across the street in Pioneer Park on Main Street in Cooperstown.

11/22/2023

Traveling for Thanksgiving? It is the perfect time to review your Capitular Development Course, like our High Priest is while in the airport.