Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem

2025-2026 Annual Report

It has been my pleasure to serve the Valley of Chicago and the Chicago Council Princes of Jerusalem as your Sovereign Prince this past year. Alongside the other officers of the executive committee, the board, and the office, we have focused on growing and strengthening our valley. This effort focused not only on recruiting new members and hosting events, but also on renewing the involvement of our existing members. Together, we have revitalized stated meetings and introduced new events to engage members. I hope these represent an opportunity for new and exciting growth within our valley and fraternity.

A few honorable mentions from the Council include: September 2025, the Council’s Stated Meeting brought back the favorite Oktoberfest celebration. The membership and their spouses enjoyed the festivities with entertainment and good cheer, “Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi!”

In January of 2026, the Princess of Jerusalem gathered a cast to perform the 6th degree. This was filmed by the Supreme Council and was presented to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction on their Thursday Night at the Rite series. What an honor it was to show off the talent and commitment of our cast and crew.

In the Spring of 2026, the Princess of Jerusalem cast performed the 15th degree. Directors Alan Betker and David Truax included new sound and light effects, as well as stage changes to enhance the production of the degree.

A special thanks to the Council Officers for their dedication, passion, and contributions to the Valley of Chicago. We are blessed to have such an incredible team of Council officers serving on various committees and events. These include the Director of Works, Children’s Dyslexia Center, Bike MS, Audio/Video, and Degree Actors. Brothers, your efforts were not unnoticed and are very much appreciated by the presiding officers and board.

We strive to provide you, my fellow Princes, with a genuine fraternal experience, education, and opportunities for personal growth. The challenge I make to the Valley’s membership at large is for you to help sustain this success through your participation, your philanthropic endeavors, and by inviting a worthy masonic brother to join our fellowship.

As Sovereign Prince, I am eternally grateful to all the members whom I have been able to serve. It is a proud honor and high privilege to represent this Valley, and I look forward to bigger and better things for all of us for many years to come.

Fraternally and Respectfully Submitted,
Scott D. Neville, VA, 33o

Sovereign Prince