Sand Gnats Flyer.pdfAnnual outing to Grayson Stadium by members and guests of Valley of Savannah, AASR.

Spaghetti Fundraiser is February 8, 2013.  This is our annual fundraising attempt to supplement the operating funds of the Valley of Savannah. Increased per capita tax and decline in membership make it next to impossible to run the valley on dues alone. We have this fundraiser each year in order to keep the dues at a minimum. Although we hold other fundraisers throughout the year to support our RiteCare Center, this one is strictly to support the Valley treasury.

This will be the eleventh annual spaghetti fundraiser and many of you have participated in each one of them. We find that those who participate continue to come back year after year to enjoy the activities of the event. It is really something to look forward to and is totally rewarding to work, watch and be involved.

Activities this year will again be held at the Woody Dyches Building at Alee Shrine Temple. Preparatory work will be accomplished on Thursday prior to the big day on Friday, February 8th. Dinners will be available from 11:00...

Annual Awards Night was held November 6, 2012. Twenty-five and Fiftyyear awards plus membership awards and Golden Eagle awards wewe presented to several members of the Valley of Savannah. Also, Ill Jimmy P.Smith, Jr., 33º, Personal Representative to SGIG was presented his 50 year Grand Lodge award by Ill. Clyde E. Griffin, 33º, Past Grand Master. An enjoyable evening preceded by a delicious dinner meal made this one of the year's most outstanding events.
See pictures in PHOTO GALLERY.

The first annual Blue Lodge Ritual Tournament of Champions is now history. It was a most successful event and one that will be repeated many times in the years to come. Being the first attempt at such an affair we experienced a few minor obstacles that will be easily overcome next time around. Overall it was a great time of competition and camaraderie – totally inspirational.  Everyone received something for just being there and many received recognition certificates for their efforts. A very deserving honor (The William Livingston Travis Oratorical Skills Award) was presented to Brother Ervin D. Smith for his rendition of the Graveside Prayer. Ocean Lodge No. 214 won the Opening & Closing of a Lodge category. Other categories were well-contested and winners were announced at the awards ceremony following the competition. Special thanks is extended to those who assisted in the judging, registration, food service, photography, and just plain sitting on the sidelines. Also, thanks to Bo Fahs for spearheading the...