The 32° Gala

Saturday, November 2 rd at the Valley in Collingswood

Once again, our Valley is hosting the Annual 32° Gala this November. This is the once a year state-wide
conferral of the 32° for all candidates who have qualified to receive that degree and thereby become a full
member of the Scottish Rite. Our goal is to make this a night they will remember!
The agenda for this event is as follows; registration will begin at 3:00pm, the Consistories will be opened
and the degree to begin in the Theater at 4:00pm. The degree is presented in full form by a cast that
includes members from all three Valleys in New Jersey using the impressive costumes, make-up, sound,
lighting and technology that our Theater can provide. During the degree, the ladies will remain in the
Ballroom to be entertained with live music and provided with refreshments that will help them to forget to
miss their husbands.
After the degree the men will return to the Ballroom for the Social Period, The new 32°s will present
themselves on the Staircase for a class photo(s). The winning tickets for the Teddy Bear Raffle will be
drawn at 6:30pm, followed by the presentation of the 32° jewels to our new Sublime Princes, and the
banquet dinner. After the dinner, there will be music for dancing and a tour of the building.
This is a formal black tie event for all attending, the Illustrious 33°s are asked to wear their tails.
The candidates and their ladies will be invited as our guests for the evening. Any other member who
wishes to attend may do so, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The cost is $50 for each member and
$40 for their ladies. You can make your reservations by contacting the Valley Office at (856) 854-1991 or
valleyofsnj@comcast.net. Checks should be made payable to “Excelsior Consistory AASR”.