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The Most Excellent Master degree was conferred on Brothers Dennis G. Maurer and Harry M. Pease.

Oneonta Royal Arch Chapter No. 277 presented a donation to the Salvation Army on October 23, 2020

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Otsego, Oxford, and Oneonta Chapters each have a new Royal Arch Mason

For captions see Oxford Chapter No. 254 Conferred the Most Excellent Master degree.
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Western Broome Chapter No 332 recently had their official visit from RE Bruce Van Buren, DDGHP. Also visiting that day was ME James Hemstrough, PGHP; RE Brian Singer, Grand Scribe; and RE Steven Shearer, Grand Royal Arch Captain. 17 companions joined for breakfast, followed by an inspirational message from the DDGHP. Of note, E James Meek of Oxford Chapter was presented with an Honorary Membership Certificate by RE Charles Hill, EHP of Western Broome for his dedicated support of Western Broome No. 332.

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Oxford Royal Arch Chapter No. 254 held their Annual Awards Night on November 5, 2018 at Oxford, NY
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The evening began with fellowship and a ziti and chicken parmesan dinner. We moved to the chapter room for the awards ceremony. There were present 19 Chapter Companions, 10 ladies, M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant, Grand High Priest, R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District, and V∴ E∴ Wilbur L. Corrington, AGL.

Oxford Royal Arch Chapter Awards - Photos by R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District

Comp. Patrick M. Blenis receives 5 year award. Exhalted 3 June 2013 - Presented by Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

E∴ James E. Dann receives 10 year award. Exhalted 3 November 2008 - Presented by Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

R∴E∴ Steven R. Shearer receives 10 year award. Exhalted 7 January 2008 - Presented by Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

Comp. David A. Perry receives 20 year award. Exhalted 10 October 1998 - Presented by Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

Comp. Dennis Youngs receives his Zerubbabel Pin - Presented by Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant, M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought, Jr. and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought, Jr. receives a Double Diamond for his Zerubbabel Pin - Presented by GM 3rd Veil R∴E∴ Steven R. Shearer, Grand High Priest M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant and High Priest E∴ Daniel P. Kwasnik

Photos by R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District

RE Steven R. Shearer (center) presenting to RE Richard S. Transue and ME David F. Stoy

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Congratulations to the following 2018 scholarship winners from the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons State of New York:

On April 9, 2018, The Regional Officer visited The 8th District at Oneonta Chapter No. 277. After a dinner prepared by Martha Chapter No. 116, OES, featuring Brook's chicken, the companions convened in the tabernacle for recognition and enlightenment.

L-R: M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (277 GHP 1998), R∴W∴ Richard S. Morley (Senior Grand Warden), R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren (277 DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District), V∴E∴ Wilbur Corrington (80 Assistant Grand Lecturer), M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (254 GHP 2004), E∴ William Morley (277), Harris Epstein (277), R∴E∴ David H. Raymond (77 Grand Scribe, Regional Officer), E∴ Alexander D. Brannan (277 District Charity Chairman), E∴ Robert A. Miller, Sr, (HP 277), George Thompson (277), E∴ Richard S. Transue (277), R∴E∴ Steven Shearer (254 Grand Master of the 3rd Veil), Ray Todd (277), R∴E∴ Earl G. Wilkinson (254 26), John Murray (254 26), R∴E∴ Gary L. Atkin (277), James D. Higbie (277), Jonathon VanBarriger (80), E∴ Joseph Greenfield (277), and R∴E∴ Charles Lowe (277). Photo by M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant (Grand High Priest). Also present: R∴E∴ Fred G. Hickein (277). Total present: 23.