Gourgas Chapter Rose Croix

2025-2026 Annual Report

Brethren, I thank you for all of the support you have shown the Valley. Serving as Most Wise Master has been one of the greatest honors of my Masonic journey. The trust you placed in me is something I have never taken lightly, and I thank each of you for your support, your counsel, and your fellowship throughout these years.

To my fellow Presiding Officers, Edward Steffy, MSA, 33° Thrice Potent Master, Scott Neville, MSA, Scott “Bubba” Neville, Sovereign Prince, 33° and Douglas H. Keppy Commander-in-Chief. It’s been an honor to work with all of you this past year, and I hope the decisions we have made and policies we put in place will help secure the future of this Valley.

To the officers of Gourgas Chapter of Rose Croix, thank you all for your service, dedication, and brotherhood. Working with you has made these past years an absolute joy and I am so glad I got to work with such an admirable and enjoyable group of guys. I value the friendships I have made with each of you and know each of you will do a great job in leading this Valley when your time comes.

To the Board of Directors, thank you for upholding the highest levels of integrity. Doing what is best for our Valley’s future has stayed in the forefront this year and I commend you all. I wish you all the best and hope that you will continue to lead this Valley into the future.
In conclusion, I want to thank our Executive Secretary, Office staff, Fraternal Secretary, Director of Work, Stage, Lighting, Sound, Make-up, and all the committees. Thank you to Ill. Nick Graff 33°, Deputy for Illinois, Ill. William Tienkin 33°, Active Valley of Chicago, and Ill. Andrew “Drew” A. Keppy 33°, Deputy’s Representative.

Fraternally,

Eric R. Scanlan

Most Wise Master