Valley of Norwich
Constituent Bodies and Officers
The Valley of Norwich is composed of four subordinate bodies.
- The King Solomon Lodge of Perfection
- The Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem
- The Norwich Chapter of Rose-Croix of H.R.D.M.
- The Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32°
This page explains a little about each body, lists the degrees that they confer and the officers for the current year. By clicking the email link next to each officer's name (if present), you can send an email to that officer.
King Solomon Lodge of Perfection 
Chartered on May 28, 1864, the King Solomon Lodge of Perfection portrays the first degrees a Scottish Rite candidate will attend. Responsible for conferring the 4th through the 14th degrees, the Lodge lays the foundation for further degree work in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
King Solomon Lodge of Perfection holds their Stated Communications as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council, with their Annual Meeting being held in May.
The degrees portrayed by the Lodge of Perfection are:
- 4th degree: Master Traveler
- 5th degree: Perfect Master
- 6th degree: Master of the Brazen Serpent
- 7th degree: Provost and Judge
- 8th degree: Intendent of the Building
- 9th degree: Master of the Temple
- 10th degree: Master Elect of Fifteen
- 11th degree: Sublime Master Elected
- 12th degree: Grand Master Architect
- 13th degree: Master of the Ninth Arch
- 14th degree: Grand Elect Mason
The Officers of the King Solomon Lodge of Perfection, for the year 2009-2010 are:
| Thrice Potent Master | Warren Swaar 32° |
| Deputy Master | John Plante 32° |
| Senior Warden | Kyle F. Hollis 32° |
| Junior Warden | Carl Heinrich 32° |
| Orator | Albert R. Dawley, IV 32° |
| Treasurer | Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email) |
| Secretary | Francis E. Rebmann 32° (send email) |
| Master of Cermonies | Jason J. Stork 32° |
| Hospitaler | Charles A. Duke, MSA 32° |
| Captain of the Guard | Charle B. Clark, MSA 32° |
| Tyler | Douglas Girard 32° |
Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem
Chartered on May 28, 1864, the Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem confers the 15th and 16th degrees on Scottish Rite candidates.
Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem holds their Stated Assemblies as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.
The degrees portrayed are:
- 15th degree: Knight of the East
- 16th degree: Prince of Jerusalem
The Officers of the Van Rensselaer Council Princes of Jerusalem, for the year 2009-2010 are:
| Sovereign Prince | Timothy P. Devine 32° |
| High Priest | Robert J. Archambeault 32° |
| Senior Warden | William H. Morse, Jr. 32° |
| Junior Warden | Steven Robarge 32° |
| Treasurer | Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email) |
| Secretary | Francis E. Rebmann 32° (send email) |
| Master of Cermonies | Lewis E. Bradley 32° |
| Hospitaler | Charles A. Duke, MSA 32° |
| Master of Entrances | |
| Tyler | Douglas Girard 32° |
Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. 
Also chartered on May 28, 1864, the Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. confers the 17th and 18th degrees.
Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M holds their Stated Convocations as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.
The degrees portrayed are:
- 17th degree: Knight of the East and West
- 18th degree: Knight of the Rose Croix of Heredom
The Officers of the Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. for the year 2009-2010 are:
| Most Wise Master | William L. Breed 32° |
| Senior Warden | Wallace DeSouza 32° |
| Junior Warden | Theodore J. Nelson, III 33° |
| Orator | Edward M. Joynes 32° |
| Treasurer | Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email) |
| Secretary | Francis E. Rebmann 32° (send email) |
| Master of Cermonies | Victor A. Stancovski 32° |
| Hospitaler | Charles A. Duke, MSA 32° |
| Captain of the Guard | Timothy P. Devine 32° |
| Tyler | Douglas Girard 32° |
Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° 
Chartered on May 28, 1864, the Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° confers the 19th through the 32nd degrees upon Scottish Rite candidates.
Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° holds their Stated Rendezvous as determined by the Valley of Norwich Executive Council.
The degrees portrayed are:
- 19th degree: Grand Pontiff
- 20th degree: Master Ad Vitam
- 21st degree: Patriarch Noachite
- 22nd degree: Prince of Libanus
- 23rd degree: Knight of Valor
- 24th degree: Brother of the Forest
- 25th degree: Master of Achievement
- 26th degree: Friend and Brother Eternal
- 27th degree: Knight of Jerusalem
- 28th degree: Knight of the Sun
- 29th degree: Knight of St. Andrew
- 30th degree: Grand Inspector
- 31st degree: Knight Aspirant
- 32nd degree: Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
The Officers of the Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32° for the year 2009-2010 are:
| Commander-in-Chief | Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email) |
| First Lieut. Commander | Charles B. Clark, MSA 32° |
| Second Lieut. Commander | Charles A. Duke, MSA 32° |
| Orator | Carl J. Mossberg, MSA 32° |
| Chancellor | Ronald F. Magliano, Jr. 32° |
| Treasurer | Howard D. Turner, MSA 33° (send email) |
| Secretary | Francis E. Rebmann 32° (send email) |
| Master of Cermonies | Winston S. Dean, MSA 32° |
| Hospitaler | Charles A. Duke, MSA 32° |
| Engineer and Seneschal | Edward I. Childs 32° |
| Color Bearer | Matthew J. Wingate 32° |
| Standard Bearer | Douglas Girard 32° |
| Captain of the Guard | Robert E. Edmiston 32° |
| Sentinal | Douglas Girard 32° |