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MAIL THIS FORM TO: Development Department John R. McFadden, Planned Giving Officer Masonic Homes I One Masonic Drive I Elizabethtown, PA 17022 I ------~ Robert L. Dluge, Jr. Installed 1 13th Grand Master During ltnpressive Communication in Hershey
Robert L. Dluge, Jr. was installed as the 113th "t•lJ Awaiting the open R.W. Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania ing of the Annual My Brethren: on Dec. 27 in the presence of more than 600 Grand Communication brethren in a Grand Lodge room -i n - th~round in H ershey are (1-r): It is our hope that you have entered into this staged in the expansive Chocolate Ballroom of Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., new millennium without any Y2K difficulties the Hershey Convention Center. R. W .J .C. W .-elect; and you are prepared to pruticipate actively James L. Ernette, then in the activities of your lodge and of this The Annual Grand Communication was attended R.W. Grand Master; great Grand Lodge. The pages of this issue by an impressive line of visiting dignitaries from of The Pennsylvania Freemason reflect many of the grand jurisdictions in the United \ George H . H ohenshildt, R.W.P.G.M.; Drew W. that our bretlu·en have taken the challenge States, as well as the Province of Ontario, Washabau, Active Member of Supreme Council, A.A.S.R.; placed before them at the Annual Grand Canada, and Haiti. The leaders, or their repre and Judge Charles F. Greevy, Active Emeritus Member of Communication - that of continuing service sentatives, from most of the appendant and Supreme Council, A.A.S.R. to our Fraternity and our communities. allied bodies of Freemasonry attended. Grand Master Dluge W ithin two hours of his installation, Robert L. Dluge, Jr., ~ In this issue, you also will flnd the names of our members who will serve The Grand Master's installation at noon cl imaxed compliments and thanks Homer R.W. Grand Master, was received in his home lodge, all of us as Grand Lodge elected and appointed officers, distlict the administering of obligations to the other Jones, P.D.D.G.M., for a job Elysburg Lodge No. 414, during an informal visitation at a deputies, chaplains, ritualists, aides, important committee members, elected officers: Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., well done in delivering the Deputy Grand Master; William Slater II , Senior special meeting in Hershey. Grand M aster Dluge and the directors, and staff. The next time you see any of these brethren, tell newly adopted Pennsylvania them that you saw their names and give them "a pat on the back" for Grand Warden; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., Junior Grand Lodge officers are pictured retiring from the lodge Charge following the installa their efforts. Grand Warden; and Donald L. Albert, Grand room after the reception. tion in Grand Lodge. Secretary. As the r~elected incumbent R.W. [Annual Communication Photo <; by Kenneth R. Urook~ ] As we can see, ow· lodges are very active in helping others. We are now Grand Treasurer, it was not necessary to r~ going to give you the opportunity to improve yomself which, by yow· par install Marvin G. Speicher. ticipation, will help yow· lodges as well as the Grand Lodge. The oppor Grand Master Received in His Lodge t lJ Members of the tunity I refer to will be a series of educational self-improvement programs After the new Past Grand Master, James L. Supreme Council, on Saturday, Mar. 11, on the Masonic Homes campus in Elizabethtown. Ernette, "passed the gavel" of leadership, Grand Within two hours of his installation as the 113th Grand A.A.S.R. , N.M.J., Master Dluge introduced a new symbolic ceremo Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, Robert L. Dluge, Jr., If you are a lodge leader, Saturday, the 11th, will be when the Junior and ny during which those retiring Worshipful Masters P.M. , was received in his lodge during an informal visita gather prior to the Senior Wardens training seminars will return. Wardens and their wives of Blue Lodges who were present in Grand Lodge tion at a special meeting in Hershey. Accompanying the Annual Gra n d are being invited to attend and to lerun what it means to be a leader. By "passed the gavel" of their leadership to their new R.W. Grand Master for the visitation were the elected Communication in the end of the day, they will have been given the tools to plan to lead successors by transferring to them the collars and appointed officers of Grand Lodge as well as the R.W. Hershey. They are their lodges completely and successfully. and aprons of their offices. Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, other (1-r): Thomas K. Sturgeon, Active Member; C. DeForrest appointed Grand Lodge personnel, and the distinguished Trexler, D eputy for Pennsylvania; Robert 0. Ralston, Saturday's session also will focus on ritual when a Grand Lodge School Grand Master Dluge introduced another inspiring guests who attended the Annual Grand Communication. Sovereign Grand Commander; and Judge Charles F. of Instruction will take place. This school will be conducted and pre innovation, "The Pennsylvania Charge," which Creevy, Active Emeritus. sented by our Grand Lodge ritualistic staff. The ritual will be presented was delivered by Homer Jones, P.M., Pocono The brethren assured that Grand Master Dluge would be by the brethren and principals of the district schools. Come and see the Lodge No. 780, Cresco. The charge recalls the well equipped to command order and govern Freemasonry THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON®, VOL. XLVII, FEBRUARY 2000, NO. I work presented the way it is intended. obligatory values, princ iples, and character of a in Pennsylvania. In the course of the ceremonies, he was Publication No. USPS 426· 140 Freemason. presented with three gavels: the first by his father, Bro. February 2000 issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason at lhe Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Lastly, we will give you the oppo1tunity to improve yourself by gaining Robert L. Dluge, Sr.; the second by the 58th Masonic accurate knowledge of the Fratemity, its purposes, goals, and a unique Among his first acts as Grand Master, Bro. Dluge District; and the third, which was carved in the shape of a GRAND LoDCE 0FACERS Robert L Dluge, Jr., R. W. Grand Mascer perspective of your position as a member locally as well as globally. awarded the Pennsylvania Franklin Medal for out model train engine, by Bro. Will iam Weisser. Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R. W. Deputy Gnnd Master This opportunity will come with the opening session of our Academy of standing, distinguished service to Freemasonry WIUlam Slater II, R. W. Senior Grand Wuden Freemasonry. Bro. Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Past Grand Secretary, has to Past Grand Masters Edward 0. Weisser and Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., R. W. Junior Grand Wanfen Marvin G. Speicher, R.W. Grand Trf!asurer The 1,300 Enjoy Gala Banquet arranged for a dialogue to begin on these subjects with some of the fore James L. Ernette. (See articles on page 8 of Donald L. Albert, R. W. Grand Secretary most experts of Freemasonry in the world. This is an exciting challenge Pennsylvania Freemason.) Some 1,300 brethren and ladies celebrated the installa THE PENNSYLVANIA fREEMA.soN CoMMm"Ee for Pennsylvania Masons. Please take that challenge and attend! tion of Bro. Dluge at the gala Grand Master's Banquet held Blaine F. Fabian, Chairman and Ed/cor James N. Katsaounls that evening in the new Great American Ballroom of the Luther J. Black John H. Platt, Jr. Best wishes for a millennia! year. We look forward to seeing you in Hershey Convention Center. The gala evening was cli Paul D. Fisher D. William Roberts Elizabethtown. maxed by a well received, lively show featuring Marilyn (MidnaodJiboiOinphllor put.....noo- 1>0 ltllt to Tbr l4ltDr, llVhttlutM.., -·P.O Jos 261 •• Wftt Ltwn, PA 19009 201• AI &nldn 1114 phot~ bt
4 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 t.. "Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry" Ready To Open Press Conference Kicks Off Dramatic "Every Thirty Minutes" Program Then-Grand Master James L. Ernette (left) and State Police Commissioner Paul J. Three Schools of Opportunity in Elizabethtown on March 11 Evanko present an oversize replica of the $50,000 check from The Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA The !irst sessions of the "Pennsylvania The Masonic Education Committee that is planning and conduct Masonic Foundation for Children to Angela Sagetti, S.A.D.D. Director. Academy of Freemasonry" will be conduct ing the training is chaired by Edward 0. Weisser, R. W. Past Grand ed at the Masonic Homes and the Masonic Master, and comptises Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., R.W.J.G.W. ; Stephen On Dec.17, then-R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette and several members ofthe Grand Lodge, Conference Center at Elizabethtown at 9:00 Gardner, P.D.D.G.M.; Jay W. Smith, P.D.D.G.M.; Dr. Elvin Watfel, the Executive Director Bro. Joseph L. Witte and members of The Pennsylvania Masonic a.m. on Mar. 11. The second session will be Newtown Lodge No. 427, Woodside; and WiJJian1 Wetterau, P.M., Foundation for Children, along with Bro. and Co l. Paul J. Evanko, Commissioner of the Oct. 14. The Academy will comprise three Lodge No. 806,Southampton-Radiant Star Lodge No. 896, Hatboro. Pennsylvania State Police, attended a press conference in the Rotunda of the State Capitol for areas of Masonic education, which will be a the kick-off of the "Every Thirty Minutes" program. Grand Master Ernette presented a check for ACADEMY OF School for Ritual, Seminars for Wardens, School For Ritual $50,000 to the Program Coordinator to show the support for our youth by The Pennsylvania FREEMASONRY and an Academy for Masonic Knowledge. Masonic Foundation for Ch il dren and the 150,000 Pennsylvania Masons. The three-track program, developed at the In the Grand Lodge School of Instruction, Regional Instructors and direction of Robett L. Dluge, Jr., R.W. Grand Master, will offer Ptincipals of the Schools of Instruction will exemplify tl1e ritualistic Run by the PA DUI Association in conjunction with the State Police, the Pennsy l v~n i a Masons and Students Against Des~ru?t.i ve Pennsylvania Masons educational oppottunities U1at are vital to the his work. Bro. Dluge emphasized, "Through tile Grand Lodge School of Decisions (S.A.D.D.). the "Every Thirty Minutes" program instructs students in area h1gh schools about the consequences of dnvmg tory, tradition and operations of Freemasonry. The Grand Master said, Instruction, we m·e striving for the excellence in our ritualistic work under the influence." During the press conferences, speakers from two high schools that had participated in the pilot program spoke "As a result of the tra.il1ing, Masons will be able to broaden U1eir knowl that is so vital to the philosophy, motivation and tradition of our about the impact that it had on their whole student bodies. edge of Freemasonry, its migins, history, and ritualistic work and to Fratermty. Brethren involved in ritual will be able to witness tJ1e impart skills and planning infonnation for tl1eir lodge leadership." degrees the way they are intended to be exemplified." In the dramatically instructional "Every Thirty Minutes" enactment, the "Grim Reaper" goes into the classroom every 30 minutes and This school, which is one of the Uu·ee tracks of the Pennsylvania removes previously chosen students t o demonstrate that's how often someone is killed as a result of an auto accident involving driv Junior and Senior Wardens' Seminars Academy of Freemasom-y, will replace several of the Regional ing while impaired. When they are returned to the classroom, those students are not allowed to communicate with anyone in the school Schools of Instruction. while their fel low students write letters expressing their thoughts about the departed students. The Masonic Education Committee will conduct tra.ill.ing sessions for Jmuor and Senior Wardens, with Worshipful Masters invited, as The Academy of Masonic Knowledge The students who were chosen and removed from the c lassroom stay with the staff in a local hotel overnight, where they write letters patt of the Pennsylvat1ia Academy of Freemasonry on Mar. 11 and to their parents about their "death." Parents are also part of the program and t hey, too, write letters to their children expressing their Oct. 14 at the Masonic Conference Center in Elizabethtown. Dlu·ing In presenting the plans for the newly conceived Academy of fee li ngs of loss and grief. Visits to the emergency room and morgue also are part of the program. the next few weeks, all lodges will receive letters inviting those elect Masonic Knowledge, its chairman, Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Past ed officers to the training sessions. Grand Secretat-y, noted: "For a considerable mm1ber of ycm·s it has The concise, one-day training is designed particularly to give been a concern of many in the Fraternity that Freemasom-y in North Quarterly in March To Be In Irem Junior and Senior Wardens of all lodges in Pennsylvania the oppor America has been fai ling to provide the proper stimulus to develop Raised Together, Brothers Return tunity to Jeat·n what their jobs entail while progressing UU'o ugh the Masonic scholm·s and to provide an envirorunent for those who wish Temple, Wilkes-Barre; Evening Show by line and to be able to plan fully for their service to the Fraternity. The to lea111 about Freemasonry and its impact and receive guidance in To Lodge Together 50 Years Later ladies of the wardens and masters >vill be invited to observe the understanding and cmmntulicating it." Hampton String Quartet in Scranton Fraternity in action and enable them to lmderstand more fully their Donald B. Cm·lson (left), C. This has been a particularly great concern for Brother Robert L. The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania supporting roles. William Carlson (middle), Dluge, Jr., and rectifying that deficiency has become one of the major will be held Saturday, March 25, 2000, at 10 o'clock a.m. In the causes to be addressed during his tenure as the R. W. Grand Master. and Thomas W. Carlson are lrem Temple Shrine Center, 59 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For that reason, he has had the "Academy of Masonic Knowledge" three brothers who were Luncheon for members will follow the Grand Lodge meeting. created as part of the Pennsylvania Masonic Academy. The commit made Masons together 50 tee that is directing the Academy of Masonic Knowledge is com years ago in Butler Lodge That evening there will be a special Quarterly Communication show posed of some of the most knowledgeable and interested No. 272, but they never beginni ng at 8 p.m. by the Hampton String Quartet In the Masonic Freemasons in Pennsylvania. attended lodge together Temple at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 Washington St., The Academy of Masonic Knowledge has been designed specifi again until they received Scranton. cally to present a learning opportunity based on the "Academy of their 50-Year Emblems of Gold in 1999. The emblems were pre Ancient Greece." It will be open to all who truly have a desire to lea111 sented by David A. Teorsky, D.D.G.M., 27th ,Masonic District, The Julliard-trained and Grammy more about Freemasonry, its origins, its em·ly pmposes, accomplish assisted by Frank Goephatt, W.M. nominated Hampton String ments and reasons for being. Bro. Jackson explains that it is recog Quartet performs unplugged ren nized that this will not be a program that will interest all members, ditions of rock from The Rolling but it should be a program that, in the end, will have an impact upon The three grew up in Butler and all served their country during World Wm· II. Bill was in the Army and Don was in the Air Stones to Led Zeppelin. They the quality of the Craft in general through the improvement of those have played in concert and broad who will carry the information into the lodges. Force, both in the China-Burma-India Theater. Tom was in the Navy serving on the battleship, USS Iowa. After the war, Bill cast venues such as the Town It will meet twice this year, Mar. 11 and Oct. 14, as part of the Hall, Madison Square Garden, statted in the newspaper business, but soon followed his father Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry. Each meeting will feature a and United Nations in New York to become the Credit Manager of the '!):outman Department pronunent Masonic scholar who will deliver the keynote address. City, Queen El izabeth Hall in The Masonic scholar who will address the first meeting is Bro. Jolm Store in Butler, then later of the Lazarus chain of stores in London, Civic Center in Hong Hamill, noted author and scholm· who served as the Librarian and Columbus, OH, from wluch he retired. After being graduated Kong; and on ABC , BBC , CBS, Cmator of the United Grand Lodge of England for 16 years and cur from Grove City College, Don became Business Manager for and NBC. The quartet comprises Jon Reed, cello; Regis landiorio, rently is the Director of Conumutications for that Grand Lodge. Allied Newspapers, moved to sales management positions with first violin; Richard Maximoff, viola; and Richard Hendrickson, sec There will be written materials distributed, along with suggested large insmance companies, then to Jones & Laughlin Steel ond violin. reading lists for those seeking more light on the topic of discussion. Corp. in Pittsburgh and Chicago, where he retired as Senior In addition, it is intended that the Academy will provide through thls Sales Representative in the Midwest area. Tom attended Price for tickets to the entertainment will be $20 per adult and $15 material a "Horne Study Guide" for those interested in expanding Robert Morris College and began a retail career in the Troutman per student. Tickets can be purchased at the Scranton Cultural U1eir knowledge. It also is the intent tl1at the Academy will develop Deprutment Store in DuBois. His advancements led to that of Center Box Office by calling 570-344-1111, or the toll-free number, a home study comsc that, upon a patticipant's completion of it, will Manager of the Pomeroy Department Store in Reading, where 1-888-669-8966. There also is a web site, www.Ticketmaster.com. designate the individual as a graduate ol' the Academy of Masonic he retired. All three m·e mru-ried a11d reside in the areas where Knowledge. they retired. The Petmsylvania Freemason I Februat-y 2000 7 6 The Pennsylvania Freemason I Februat-y 2000 ------Acacia Chapter Initiates 12, Franklin Medal Presented to Two Past Grand Masters Chester County Masons Dare to Care A very successful "Dare to Care" local township and Chester Gains Three Masonic Advisers After his installation as R. W. Grand Master, Robert L. Dluge, Jr., presented the Pennsylvania Franklin Medal to the two imme Drug and Alcohol Awareness County commissioners, a State diate Past Grand Masters, Edward 0. Weisser and James L. Emctte. March and Expo was sponsored by Representative, a State Senator, On Dec. 3, then-Grand Master James L. several lodges from Masonic Ronald McDonald, and several Ernette visited the Penn State-Altoona The Franklin Medal is the most distinguished honor awarded by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to those who have ren District 5. Goddard Lodge No. crash test dummies. Nineteen Chapter of the Acacia Fraternity meeting in dered outstanding service to the Craft. It is named for Bro. Benjamin Franklin who served as Grand Master of the Grand 383, Coatesville, and Williamson local substance abuse agenc ies the Altoona Masonic Temple to witness the Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1734 and 1749. Lodge No. 309, Down ingtown, presented displays at the Expo, initiation of 12 tmdergraduates and tlu·ee j oined together to involve the com which also included a Masonic Masons in the collegiate Fraternity. The munity in a fund-raiser to benefit Awareness Booth. Additional sup Masons, who will serve as advisers are: David Bro. Edward 0. Weisser Bro. James L. Ernette various drug and alcohol preven port for the program was provided B. Smith, P.M., Juniata Lodge No. 282, who Bro. Weisser served as lhe 11lth Grand Master of Pennsylvarua Masons Bro. Ernette served as the 112th Grand Master of t ion and treat ment programs. The by Coatesville Lodge No. 564; will be Chapter Adviser; George Greiner, ill, in 1996 and 1997. lie served as Worshipful Master of Newtown Lodge No. Pennsylvania Masons in 1998 and 1999. He served as program raised more than West Chester Lodge No. 322; S.W. Logan Lodge No. 490, Assistant Adviser; 427, Woodside, in 1972 and as District Deputy Grand Master of the 8lh Worshipful Master of Westmoreland Lodge No. 518, $10,000, and with matching funds Thompson Lodge No. 340, Paoli; and Dale A. DeLozier, D.D.G.M., 20th Masonic Disllict from 1973 through 1983. He had se1ved Grand Lodge as Greensburg, in 1980 a11d as District Deputy Grand of $7,900, it was a huge success. Skerrett Lodge No. 343, Masonic District. Chairman of Masonic Education in 1989 unW he became Grand Master and Master of the 30th Masonic District from 1987 through It received excellent newspaper Cochranville; Oxford Lodge No. has returned to that service in 2000, was a driving force and committee 1991. In addition to the years served as Junior and coverage, two-hours of live radio 353; Howell Lodge No. 405, member for the Friend to Friend program, and instigated and chaired the Senior Grand Wardens and Deputy Grand Master, he At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the program to restore the Memorial Arch at Valley Forge. had served Grand Lodge in the appointed office of coverage, and several television Honey Brook; Kennett Lodge No. Venerable Dean of the chapter presented In York Rite bodies, he served Abington Royal Arch Chapter No. 245 as Senior Grand Deacon. He setved as President of The newscasts. 475, Kennett Square; New London then-Grand Master Ernette with a $100 con Most Excellent High Ptiest in 1989 and is a member of Philadelphia Council Pennsylvarua Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Lodge No. 545, West Grove; and tribution to be applied to the Grand Master's of Royal and Select Masters, No. 11; Mizpah Commandery No. 96, Knights Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children, now The The program was coordinated by Keystone Lodge No. 569, Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund. To Templar; Excelsior Mark Lodge No 216, Philadelphia; Liberty Bell York Rite Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children, and on Bros. Ed Stumm and Ed Dazio, Parkesburg. raise tl1e money, the Acacia members worked College; Joshua Association of Capitular Masonry; Grand Masters' Council the Board of Directors of the National Masonic with the support of Russell W. for a pizza shop hanging flyers on neighbor Number (A) of Allied Masonic Degrees; and Philadelphia Conclave, Knights Foundation for Children. As R. W. Grand Master, he Baker, D.D.G.M., 5th Masonic hood doors. A banquet was held in honor of of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders. He received the introduced the very successful Grand Lodge Matching District. Participants included then-Grand Master Ernette, who is a member Order of the Purple Cross for York Rite Sovereign College of North America. Charity Grants Program. hundreds of sponsored marchers, In Scottish Rite, he is a member of Reading Lodge of Perfection; C. Gilbert. In York Rite Masonry, he is a member of Valley Royal of the Franklin Chapter of the Acacia Steffe Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Francis Mruion Highley Chapter, Arch Chapter No. 289; Oliver Council No. 13, Royal and Fraternity at the University of Pennsylvania. Knights of Rose Croix; and Reading Consistory. Originally, his Scottish Rite Select Masters; Kendron Commandery No. 18, Knights The Grand Master spoke of his desire to see membership was in the Valley of Abington which merged into the Valley of Templar; Constans Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, an even stronger relationship grow between Reading. He setved as Most Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix in Johnstown; York Hite College, Golden Triangle No. 32, Freemasonry and the Acacia Fraternity as a Abington in 1990. Bro. Weisser was coroneted a 33" Mason in 1992. Pittsburgh; and Excelsior Mark Lodge No. 216, result of the initiation of the advisers into tl1e Bro. Weisser is a Shliner in Lu Lu Temple, Philadelphia and has served on Philadelphia. chapter. He then presented the chapter with the Youth Committee. He also is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, He is a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in ti1e the Grand Master's Medallion. Bel.\iamin Franklin Chapter of the National Sojourners, the Delaware Valley Valley of Pittsburgh, including Gomgas Lodge of Iligh Twelve Club No. 593, and several Masonic Research orgaruzations. Perfection, Pennsylvania Council of Princes of Bros. Ed Stumm (left) and The Acacia Fraternity was founded in 1904 at He has always been known for his concern for youth and the suppon he Jerusalem, Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix, and Ed Dazio (right) address the has rendered them through the Fraternity and his own life. In recognition Pennsylvania Consistory. He was coroneted a 33° the University of Michigan by 14 Master thereof, he has received the Honorary DeMolay Legion of Honor and has Mason in 1996. assembled onlookers and Masons. Today, the Fraternity has chapters been elected to the Grand Cross of Color of the International Order of He is a Shriner in Sytia Temple, Pittsburgh; a member walkers at the start of the tlrroughout the cotmtry and in Canada, with Hainbow for Girls. He has been involved personally as a Big BroU1er and, of Caravan Eight, A.A.O.N.M.S.; and The Royal Order of Awareness March. nine chapters and two colonies in the as Grand Master, encouraged local lodge support of the Big Brother/Big Jesters, Pittsburgh Cowt No. 2. He is a member of the Commonwealth. Sister programs. PIN Club, Pittsbtu·gh, L.AM.A.S. Club in Latrobe. Bro. Weisser was born in Langhorne where he has resided his entire life. He is the Provincial Deputy Grand Master of tbe He is married to U1e former Barbara E. Banks a11d they have two daughters, Royal Order of Scotland, Provincial Grand Lodge of the P.M. Confers Degrees For Three Sons Robyn Rowlands and Kim Stockburger. There are three grandchildren, U.S. In 1987, he was the Grand Tall Cedar of George, VI and Matthew Stockburger and JUlian Rowlands. He has a twin Westmoreland Forest No. 77, and is a member of Islam "For three months, I have enjoyed some of the proudest moments of my brother, William, who served as the Grand Sword Bearer through his term Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R., Pittsburgh. life," said Past Master W. as Grand Master. He was awarded the Honorary Legion of Honor from Randall Kegerise (rear) when He was educated in tile Lower Moreland School District. He received an the Order of DeMolay. He also is a member of tile he welcomed his three sons Associate of Science degree from York College; a Bachelor of Science National Sojourners No. 130, Carlisle; Allied Masonic as Masons in Ephrata Lodge degree in education from Cheyney University; and a Master of Education Degrees; and Grand Masters Council "A." No. 665. He was a recom degree from Temple University. He taught. in the Neshaminy School District Bro. Ernette is the Owner and President of Unity mender for all of them and for 11 years, lhen owned and operated a family campgrotmd for 14 years. Printing Co., LatTobe. He was a Pennsylvania State CmTently, he is Vice President and Secretary of Eastern Dawn Mobile Home Police 1rooper from 1967 to 1984. He is a graduate of conferred one of the degrees The Venerable Dean of the Penn State-Altoona Park, Inc. He remains an active member of Langhorne United Methodist Hempfield Area Senior High School; Point Park College, on each of them (1-r): the Chw·ch and through the years has served as a church school teacher, Pittsburgh; and the Pennsylvarua State Police Academy. Master Mason's Degree on Chapter of the Acacia Fraternity, Scott Reinwald Chairman of Education, and Trustee. He a11d his wife, Brenda (Smith) have a daughter Kim Randall in October, (second from right) receives a Grand Master's Bro. Weisser is well known for his favorite hobby, music. He plays lhe Lisa, the wife of Joseph Frederick, who served as the Fellow Craft on Jon Edward in Medallion from then-Grand Master James L. accordion and has been a member of a su·ing band for 51 years and marched Grand Sword Bearer during Bro. Ernette's tenure as September, and Entered Emette (center). Other officers of the Chapter in the Philadelphia Mmnmers' Parade for 46 years. He has been a member Grand Master. There are two grandchildren, Ashley and Apprentice on Noel Patrick in present are: At left, Chaplain Doug1as Nelson and of the Greater Kensington String Band since1954, served as its president, Cole Frederick. The Ernettes are members of The June. Senior Dean Gerard Bellini; at right, Junior Dean treasurer, trustee, and currently is its business manager. Chatter Oak United Methodist Church, Greensburg. Bradley Tebbs.
The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 9 8 The Pennsylvarua Freemason I February 2000 PA Masonic Foundation For Children IN MEMORIAM----... Graduates SOOth D.A.R.E. Officer Hiram Price Ball, From Masonic Conference Center Right Worshipful Grand Master 1970-1971 July 13, 1913- September 11, 1999 Since 1994 the Grand Lodge of because being positive about Pennsylvania has been supp01ting the life and education will make it Brother Hiram Price Ball was born on July 13, 1913 in Brother Ball received his Scottish Rite degrees in the bod Pennsylvania Commission on Crime easier to overcome negative Millvale, Pennsylvania, and died on September 11, 1999 in ies of t.he Valley of Pittsbmgh, but also maintained mem and Delinquency (P.C.C.D.) with its peer pressure. "Nothing is bet Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, bership in the Valley of New Castle. He received the 33° in mission to "provide children with the ter than saving the lives of chil Florence, son Hiram, Jr., and daughters Victoria and September, 1964. A member of Syria Slu·ine Temple, he infonnation and skills they need to live dJ:en. Masons of Pennsylvania Susan, and two grandsons. In the span of his 86 years, he served as Dlustrious Potentate in 1957. drug-and-violence-free lives," through take great pride in !mowing built a long resume of accomplishments for himself by the Drug Abuse Resistance Education that we are doing something for every Carroll Valley Police Officer Bro. serving others. Brother Ball was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1964, and program (D.A.R.E.). Recently, the sup child tlu·oughout the Commonwealth James W. Powers, Jr. with then served as Right Worshipful Grand Master in 1970 and 1971. port from the Masons of Pennsylvania who has had a D.A.R.E. officer visit R. W. Grand Master James L. Brother Ball was educated in the public schools of reached a milestone with the gradua their elementary school or secondary Ernette at the Masonic Confer Pittsbw·gh and at the University School of Pittsburgh. He In his final report as Grand Master, he said: "The land tion of the 500th D.A.R.E. officer, Bro. school," said then-R.W. Grand Master ence Center at Elizabethtown. attended Lehigh University and received a bachelor's marks of the obvious aspects of om heritage and accom James W. Powers, Jr. of CatToll Valley Jan1.es L. Emette in addJ·essing the degree in 1937 from Franklin and plishments are of a perpetual and Police in Fairfield, at the Masonic D.A.R.E. graduating class. Marshall College. He attended the endming natw-e. But Freemasoruy, the Conference Center located in of intensive training, a total of 80 hours, Harvard Graduate School of Business changeless, is ever changing, ever Elizabethtown. Bro. Powers is a mem The Masonic Conference Center at compliments of the Grand Lodge of Administration in 1937 and 1938 and beginning. Let us with hjgh resolve, ber of George Washington Lodge No. Elizabethtown has been designated by Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania received an honorary degree from Thiel once again, rededicate omselves and 143, Chambersburg. P.C.C.D. as the official D.A. R.E. Masonic Foundation for Children, who College when he gave the commence pledge om hearts, minds, and energies Training Center which hosts a mini has been the liaison between P.C.C.D. ment address there. to her purpose and service." Brother Powers, who began his career mum of two training classes per year. and the Grand Lodge, supp01ts D.A.R.E. in law enforcement with the Carroll This allows uniformed police officers with an annual budget of approxinlate In business, he rose to Chief Executive He couldn't have described himself bet Valley Police in 1995, says children emolled in D.A.R.E. from across the ly $80,000, a small price to pay when Officer and Chairnlan of the Board of ter! Brother Ball put his heart, his must realize "attitude is everything" Corrunonwealth to receive two weeks dealing with the lives of children. Ball Chemical Company. He enjoyed a mind, and his energy into the work of very successful and fulfilling career and Freemasonry. He seemed to have a was a recognized leader in the develop changeless personality and he aged ment of paints, resins, and insulating with such dignity that his accumulated SIX SECTIONAL SCHOOLS OF Earlier "In Memoriam" Corrected varnish. He also held membership and years were undetected by many. But leadership roles in nwnerous technical his interests were ever, and ever begin INSTRUCTION SCHEDULED The "In Memoriam" tribute to the late Hiram P. Ball, and professional associations. ning. He was youthful in his demeanor R. W. Past Grand Master, in the November issue of The and his actions, and he liked being in on Six Sectional Schools of Instruction wi ll be conducted Pennsylvania Freemason erroneously reported Sept. It was in Freemasomy, however, that U1e beginnings of new efforts. In 1976, across t he state in the Spring. They are: 10 as the date of his death instead of Sept. 11. Also, Brother Ball seemed to find his deepest he chaired the Corrunittee on Youth Feb. 26 ...... Sc ranton the "In Memorian1" contained biographical references satisfactions. He was raised to the Activities, which began the Masonic Mar. 4 ...... New Castle that were taken from published infonnation that was Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in Harn10ny Lodge No. Youth Programs at the Patton Can1pus in Elizabethtown, Mar. 18 ...... Pittsburgh not cwTent at the time. The following will update and 429, Zelienople, on March 13, 1941. Brother Ball served as and which eventually led us to the start of the Peru1Sylva.nia Apr. 1 ...... Bradfo rd cotTect some details of that "In Memoriam." Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1944. In 1947, he Youth Foundation. Dming those early years, Brother Ball Apr. 8 ...... Johnstown resigned to become a member of his father's Lodge, provided enthusiastic and animated leadership and friend May 6 ...... Phi ladelphia Hiran1. P. Ball was the son of George Loyal Ball, Corinthian Lodge No. 573, Pittsbmgh, from which he also ship to the yow1g people of Rainbow, DeMolay, and Job's founder of three Pittsburgh chemical companies, resigned in 1959 to become Warrant Master and trustee of Daughters, who used the vacant school campus. and Lilian Ptice Ball. On Oct. 16, 1943, in Covington, Colonel Henry Bouquet Lodge No. 787, which merged with KY, Bro. Ball married Florence H. Campbell of Lodge No. 45 in Pittsbw·gh in 1978. In 1997 Brother Ball Later, he became t.he right-hand man of om late Brother Have You Seen What's New? Indianapolis. The Balls have been members of the changed his Blue Lodge affiliation for a final time by Carl W Stenberg, Jr., R. W.P.G.M., as ChaiJ.man of the First Presbyterian Chmch of Bakerstown, PA. retmning to Corinthian Lodge No. 573. Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of The new Masonic Homes' video was recently sent to all Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children, and he provided Pennsylvania Masons, presenting the story of all of the services The record of his Blue Lodge affiliation was incom He was a member of Zerubbabel Royal Arch Chapter No. stellar leadership to that fledgling program, which has available to the membership, their families, and friends at the plete. Not included was the fact that in 1997 Bro. Ball 162; Mt. Moriah Council No. 2, Royal and Select Master since grown in supp01t and activity. various locations across the Commonwealth. If you haven't retumed to his father's Lodge, Cotinthian Lodge No. Masons; Pittsbw·gh Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar; already done so, spend a few minutes watching the video witl1 573, Pittsbw·gh, from which he resigned in 1959 to U.S. Premier Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine; The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has lost a great Mason, yam loved ones. Also share it with others who might be inter become W31Tal1t Master and a trustee of Col. Henry Court No. 2, Royal Order of Jesters; Islam Grotto; Al-0- and we are the poorer for his passing. ested in the services, or to those who have an interest in our Bouquet Lodge No. 787, Pittsburgh. In the Grand Mon Forest No. 138, Tall Cedars of Lebanon; the National Fraternity. It is a great example of the many ways Pennsylvania Lodge, Bro. Ball served as U1.e District Deputy Grand Sojourners and the Pennsylvania Masonic Homes High (The above eulogy to Bro. Hiram P. Ball, R. WP.G.M. , was Freemasons contribute to their communities. Master of the 48th Masonic Dlli'trict for one and one-half Twelve Club. presented by Bro. Samuel C. Williamson, R. W.P. G.M., years before being elected Junior Gr.md Warden in du1·ing the Gmnd Lodge Communication, Dec. 1, 1999.) If for any reason you did not receive yom copy, call 1-800-422- 1964. He served as R. W. Grand Master in 1970 and 1971. 1207, and a copy will be forwarded to you.
10 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 11 Know the Facts about Life at the Masonic Homes! "Passion Play" Would you er\ioy the beauty, conven Fiction: When ·residents pass away, The quaint vi ll age of ience, companionship, and caring serv lhe 1·esidual of thei1· estate will be Oberammergau is set ices offered at the Masonic Homes ... given to the Masonic Homes. amidst a mountaintop back but have questions? Now is the tin1e to F act: Tl1e Masonic Homes en cow· drop and is the perfect set visit the Masonic Homes to discover age all residents to have a will. ting for this show of pageantry that has been the facts that have alleviated many of Fuuds and personal belongings held throughout the cen om residents' concems and encom remaining upon their demise will be The Grand Lodge and R.W. Grand Master turies. Oberammergau will aged them to join the Masonic Homes' distributed according to their \viJ.l, Robert L. Dluge, Jr. and his wife Debra , invite delight you with its beauty, family to ef\ioy the many conveniences you along with your family and friends to a once breathtaking scenery, and offered in the residential living, assist Fiction: Residents may rwt come and in a lifetime deluxe vacat ion to Germany with an crisp air. The uPassion Play," ed living, or health care services area. go as they please. option to attend the "Passion Play," an event that an outstanding cultural Fact: Residents are encouraged t o only happens every ten years. event and a testimonial of religious faith, will enthrall Fiction: Residents must tu?n ove1· Resident room In the Freemason Building. go on trips and visit with friends you. assets to the Masonic Homes. (Assisted Living) and relatives. The Masonic Homes Price: (Based only on double occupancy) Fact: Residents retain ownership as ks that residents let staff mem- $3,900 per person attending play of their assets. Residents will be billed monthly by the bers k now their whereabouts, so that staff can locate $3,700 per person not attending play Includes: Round trip air from Philadelphia to Germany on an exclu Masonic Homes for services rendered to them while them in the event of an emergency. sive charter jet • Deluxe hotel accommodations including taxes • they reside at the Masonic Homes. Featuring: Exclusive charter jet, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Round trip airport transfers in Germany • Breakfast daily and two Fiction: .Residents may not keep their automobile. cruising the Rhine to St. Goar, wine tasting, Munich, dinners • Full-time professional escort(s) • "Passion Play" tickets Fiction: .Residents must ha·ve a m ·inimum amo·unt of assets Fact: Residents may maintain their automobile, as long Rothenburg, Weimar, Leipzig, Berlin, the "Passion (for those attending) • Special events with our brethren who live in to be eligi ble j'o1· admiss·ion to the Masonic Homes' as they follow the guidelines established under the Play," and much morel Germany. Residential Living, Assisted Diving, and Health Ca1·e Cente1· Automobile Policy. The policy indicates that a resident m·eas. must hold a va.lid Pe1msylvania driver's license, auto Fact: There is no required amOtmt of money necessary registration, auto inspection, and auto insurance. to enter the Masonic Homes' Residential Living, Residents are fmancially responsible for all costs asso Assisted Living, and Health Care Center areas. ciated with a motor vehicle. However, the Masonic Homes does require that all July 21 - Depart Philadelphia on your own Pflvate chartered Jet. Leipzig. Thi~ evening you will have free lime in Le1pzig after you check into applicants maintain eligibility for Medical Assistance, Now are you ready to visit our cruing community? The the Renaissance Hotel. July 22 • Frankfurt · Mainz: Arrive in Frankfurt in the morning and be met by July 28 . Leipzig - Berlin: You will enJOY breakfast at your hotel this morning. Medicare, and other third-party payers by not transfer Masonic Homes arc ready to serve you! To schedule a per your DER escort(s). You will board your deluxe motorcoach ano travel to Today you will have a tour of th1s wonderful med1eva1 c1ty that was an impor ring or giving away assets. sonal appoint mcnt or a tom with one of the Admissions rep Bingen to see the Mouse Tower. OVernight at the Hyatt Regency 1n Ma1nz. tant center since the m1ddle ages. See 1ts Renaissance buildings, the 13th rcscnt.ativcs, for additional information about the Masonic century St. Thomas Church - where Bach Is buried, and the Battle of the July 23 - Mainz • Koblenz- St. Goarshausen Oberammergau: After breakfast Fiction: If Tesidenls' .fi.mds a1·e depleted, they will be asked Homes, or for questions regarding availability, call toll-free: Nationals Monument. After your city tour you will travel to Meissen to see at your hotel, you will enjoy a two hOur cruise on the Rhine River to St. Goar. the famous China factory. This evening you will check Into the Grand to leave the Masonic Hornes. 1-800-422-1207. After your cruise you will be transported via motorcoach to Rudeshe1m where Esplanade Berlin for your next four nights. Fact: As long as residents maintain t heir eligibility for you will experience wine tasting at George Breuer Vineyard. This afternoon Medical Assistance and other third-party reimburse you will be traveling to Oberammergau's surrounding area. This evening you July 29 . Berlin: Enjoy a hotel buffet breakfast at your hotel this morning ment, they will not be required to leave. will check into your hotel and have dinner (included). before enjoying "The Gateway To The East" and experience what it has to offer. Today you will have a guldo of this wonderful city Including July 24 - Oberammergau and the Passion Play: You will enjoy breakfast at Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, your hotel this morning and be transferred to the Passion Play which Is a Schoenberg City Hall, and the new government Rcichstag Building. You will Eastern Star Festival show of pageantry and an outstanding cultural event surrounded by the pass through "Check point Charlie", where you will see the remains of the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. There will be a two hour lunch break. Berlin Wall. In East Bertin, we will dnve along Unter Den Linden and see On Nov. 20, 1999, Eastern Star members, residents, and their families gathered for After the play, enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. AlexanderplaU, the German Opera House, and Museum Island. July 30 - Berlin- Potsdam · Berlin: After your breakfast at your hotel you will the Second Annual Eastern Star Festival and Luncheon at the Masonic Homes in July 25 - Oberammergau - Munich - Nuremberg: This morning you will travel enJOY a scenic ride to Potsdam by crossing the River Elbe, the one-time home Elizabethtown. to Munich to enjoy sightseeing in Bavaria's lively capital. EnJOY a City tour of the Hohenzollern Dynasty, and visit one of Europe's most impressive includ1ng the Olympic Park, Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, and the Rathaus. Baroque palaces, Fredrick the Great's Sans Souci. This evening you will This afternoon you will have a relaxing ride to Nuremberg. This afternoon you Eleven Eastern Star chapters participated in the festival, themed "Sweets for the enjoy a dinner at the Grand Esplanade hosted by the Grand Master and his will have a half day sightseeing tour of this town of children's toys and gin wife. Sweet." Visitors had the opportunity to take bus tours of the campus and purchase gerbread houses. Admire the impressive med1eval ramparts and visit St. a variety of items, including homemade baked goods, handicrafts and baskets full of Sebald Church which is a reconstruction as a monument to peace of wartime July 31 - Berlin: Enjoy all the wonderful city has to offer at your leisure today. edible treats, and other products. destruction. Tonight we'll check 1nto the LeMeridien Grand Hotel. There are plenty of options: shopping, sightseeing, entertainment district of Kufurstendamm. or visit the Pergamon Museum which houses one of July 26 Nuremberg · Rothenburg - Weimar: Today you w111 travel to The Eastern Star Festival raised approximately $7,000 for the Masonic Homes. Europe's most precious collections of art treasurers. Rothenburg and have a city tour of the ·chocolate-box· medieval town 1nclud· August 1 - Berlin- USA: This morn1ng you will be transferred to the airport Those funds will be used to purchase items to enhance the quality of life for the res ing the Alstadt, town hall, 14th century St. James Church, and the idents. Herrngasse with 1ts lovely 16th century mansions. Today you will be travel· for your flight home on your private jet. ing to Weimar, known as the "German Athens.· Overnight at Hilton Hotel.
Proceeds from last year's festival went toward the purchase of a new computer for the Mrs. Virginia A. Colestock, July 27 . Weimar - Buchenwald- Leipzig: After breakfast at your hotel, you will Adult Daily Living Center and a magnifying reader for the Grand Lodge Hall library, resident of t he Musonic have a walking tour of Weimer and hear about the giants of German litera· among other gifts. Homes, ei\iOlS the En tem ture as you visit Schiller's House and stand in front of Gooth's residence. Star Festival nith friends and You will stop at Buchenwald and see the concentration camp en route to Fol lowing the festival, 288 guests attended the sold-out Eastern Star Luncheon. relatives. For Information and reservations call Stacl, King Coal Travel, Rt. 61, P.O. Box 446, Mount Carmel, PA 17851, (800) 332-8556 or (570) 373-1525.
12 The Permsylvania Preemason I February 2000 The Pennsylvania Freemason I F<'bnJary 2000 3 Words From Bro. Thomas W. Jackson 1727 to 2000 U3W JO S.I'3PURU My Brothers: Brother: OJ. This will be my last colunm that I write to you [because of the Be a true friend to a good and position as R.W. Grand Secretary] and I want to use it to express worthy man -- a relative, a neigh 111y sincere appreciation to all of you for the opportunity that you gave me to serve. 1\venty years ago, when I came to Philadelphia, bor, or an associate. He deserves I had no way of knowing that I would spend just short of one-third the opportunity to be a La/ of my life in the position of Grand Secretary. It has been an expe Freemason ... to benefit from all tience that few have the ptivilege to realize - and for that expe that our Fraternity offers ... to be eJueAfAsuuad 01 rience, I an1 grateful! part of its great charities ... to ~ S3J.IDJU3:.J [ Freemasonry has afforded me an opportunity to meet some of the enjoy the fellowship that comes AJJU.Ia:te.Itf 1eqo19 V greatest people I have ever known and my life has been enriched with brotherhood. SuJq~eo.Iddv by them. It has given me not only the opportunity, but also the · · ·.A.:~uosemaa.I.f stimulus, to learn. It taught me leadership skills and how to use Attached is an advance copy of them; but, most of all, it provided the lessons of a philosophy a new brochure, patterned after unmatched anywhere outside of it. the highly effective Friend to Friend brochure. It will be avail I established a little prayer shortly after arriving which stated sim able soon in quantities; but with ply, "Dear God, let me never forget where I came from and let me know when to quit." I trust that with my retiring 1 have fuilllled this sample, you can be a true both parts of that little prayer. I certainly hope, my brothers, that friend today. I never forgot what my origins were and that I now leave before I stayed too long. Just remove it by tearing along the perforation near the center Looking back historically, I learned that I became the 29th Grand fold. Lay it face down and fold Secretary of our Grand Lodge in its 168 years and only the second the bottom up and the top down to last in the position for 20 years. (Brother William Adan1s died so the latter becomes the front in office shortly after S~'llting his 23rd year in the mid-1800's). I found it significant that over a third of them died in office, and I panel. With this new brochure, have no anlbition to have that asterisk beside my name. So, the you will be all set to do some time has come for another to succeed me. thing special for your good and worthy friend -- acquaint him Washington National I am totally aware that no one accomplishes much in life without Memorial Monument FRIEND TO FRIEND with Friend To Friend the help of others. Man can be nothing more than a reflection of Valley Forge National Park all of his life's expetiences along with his modifications. So many Freemasonry. Masonic Memorial Monument persons have contributed to my life, and what I becan1e is a reflec Gettysburg National Park tion of them. That which is good is totally due to them. That which is not so good is due to my modifications. I can never give
enough thanks to totally express my appreciation to all of you for UM0llp~Qe'Z!(3. 'SndlUt?:) UOU.l?d what you have given to me. I know you will give the san1e to him J<}lU~:) 1?!4di ~ PI?Hlfd JO lS<>M4lJON 4amqsmc1 JO 14 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 lSI?"iJ - a WOH Jl?l$ UJ~lSI?'i} =>!UOSI?W l S believe in one God. The Freemasons of America contribute more than Jane M. Newcorncr1 Nelson Politc1 Admissions Counselors have been assisting potential residents in Pennsylvania, two million dollars every day to charitable causes which Charles Hornickcll1 George Bover, One of the fascinating aspects of Freemasonry has they, alone, have established. These services to Florida, and other states since 1988. Because of their desire to help others, P.P.D.C.M .. Second row- Jane M. always been: how so many men from so many differ mankind represent an unparalleled example of human many counselors, like J. Walter and Elaine Price, have been dedicated to aiding Bleam, MarRaret C. Knaub, Lorene residents for the Masonic Homes since the inception of the Admissions ent walks of life can meet together in peace, never itarianism, commitment, and concern by this unique C. Sincla1r, Norma Spnggle. Third Counselors program 11 years ago. have any political or religious debates, always con and honorable Fraternity. row - Marjorie Johnstone; Shirley duct their affairs in harmony and friendship, and call Wood; Lorramc Shrivc Robert E. uPeople need our help," Bro. Price said, "and we're trained to extend our hands 1 each other "Brother!" and hearts to help them." Spnggle, P.D .D .C .M .1 Mim THE MASONIC LODGE Rickard; Marjonc Timchak. Mabel QUALIFICATIONS The Masonic Lodge meets one evening per month to Mrs. Price added, "It 's satisfying knowing that you 're taking care of someone Homickcll. Fourth row - Dav1d K. conduct its regular business and vote on petitions for Johnstone, P.D D G .M ., Richard S. Freemasonry is proud of its philosophy and prac who needs help." membership. Here is where the bonds of friendship and Wood, P.D .D.G M . Debbie Nalc tice of "making good men better." Only individuals 1 1 fellowship are strengthened. Clinton E. Shrive, P.D .D .G .M ., believed to be of the finest character are favorably Each December, the Prices go the extra mile, extending their hands and their Stella 11cnry Margaret E. Nics, considered for membership. Every applicant must hearts at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown not to bring residents into the 1 community, but to bring love and laughter into the hearts of residents who Elaine Price. Fifth row - Bonnce advocate his belief in the existence of a Supreme THE MASONIC DEGREES reside there already. WetlauHer; Donald L. Nock, Being (atheists are not accepted in the Fraternity). The candidate for Freemasonry receives three Nancy Nock1 Jdf Nale, D.D.G.M.; Masonic Degrees concluding with the Third (or Master Guised as "Mr. and Mrs. Claus," as many of the residents know them, Bro. and John P Henry, Jr., P.D .D .C.M.; THOSE WHO SEEK MEMBERSHIP Mason's Degree). The Degrees are solemn, enlightening, Mrs. Price spend a week at the Robert H . Mason, P.D.D.G.M ., Anyone seeking membership in Freemasonry must and enjoyable experiences with no uncomfortable or Masonic Homes delivering candy Ralph C. Rickard; Margaret E. ask a Masonic friend to recommend him. He must embarrassing moments. It is here where the principles and hugs to the young and the N1cs, Nelson Ba~rd, Jr., sign a petition stating his age, occupation, and place of Freemasonry are taught and where the new member young at heart. They P.D.D .G.M.; and J, Walter Price, of residence. Members of the lodge vote by ballot. To learns that his family and his own necessary vocations keep a very busy P.D.D .G.M .. be accepted, the ballot must be unanimous. are to be considered above Freemasonry. schedule , attempting to Not pictured are. Wayne Adamson, visit every William Corlett, P.D .O .G .M . adult and 1 child on the Rudolph Culberson; John H. Grant; Your friend is proud of Freemasonry and the fine character of its members. He beHeves that you have the qual Allen j . Henninger, P.D .D .G .M .; ities for membership and deserve the opportunity to know more about it. campus. john G . John.,on, P.D.D .G .M .1 This brochure explains what Freemasonry is, who Freemasons are, what they believe in, and what they do. It Clarence R. Klopp; William J. is important for you to know that those who desire membership must seek it on their own. Unfortunately, with Moore, Robert K. Parrish, out this understanding, many qualified men have not enjoyed the special rewards of membership and fellow P.D.D.G .M .; Clifford E. Reed, ship in Freemasonry. P.D.O .G.M.; and Robert S. If, after reading this, you have any questjons or desire to know more about Freemasonry, your friend will be Swoyer, P.D.D.C.M .. pleased to give you answers or obtain answers for you. '?ill Bro. and Mrs. Price (right) visil with Whether or not you decide to seek membership in Freemasonry, you can be certain that you have a special Bro. and Mrs. Norman Murdock. friend within the Masonic fraternity who thinks very highly of you. Please consider it to be the highest com pliment that he has shared this information with you. It is a message of kindness ... from FRIEND TO FRIEND! The Pennsylvanla Freemason I February 2000 17 Independent Living Residents Reflect on the Eden Alternative Lodge Brings Holiday Cheer to Masonic Homes Most Difficult Decision Brings New Joy to Life The mood at the Masonic Conference Center was festive as the group shared Bill and Helen Schneider moved to music, pizza, and friendship. A few If you have expertise, a vocation, or simply a the Masonic Homes retirement months prior to the event, Lodge mem strong interest in dogs, cats, or birds ... if you community this summer. Like bers had requested that the adults and work with or enjoy plants ... or if you have a many other Independent Living children make wish lists for love for children , the Masonic Homes needs residents, they ef\ioy the SC'Curity Christmastime. The brethren and their you! and quality lifestyle which Masonic families then brought those gifts Homes offer in a more carefree wrapped for the holiday. Even Old St. Residents and staff of the Masonic The Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown is now enviromnent. Nick joined in the party bringing smiles Children's Home and Masonic Homes' Bro. and Mrs. Bill Schneider with a registered Eden Alternative™ site, which The holiday celebration was complete and laughter to all. Residential-Respite Cottage gather The Duchess of York means that the Masonic Homes' community When asked if it was a difficult with generous gifts, beautiful decor, together with members of Lodge No. 9 has strengthened its commitment to creating decision to leave their home in fellowshlp .•• and Santa Claus! For the Lodge members and their fami and their families. shed when Bill broke the news I hat, a " life worth living" for residents receiving Scranton, the answer was an he was retiring and moving to lies, this was more than just a commu health care services and assisted living serv With the $10,000 budget which the emphatic, "No!" The spacious cot Independent Living at the Masonic nity service outing. It was a chance to ices. This dedication to transforming the They came by bus instead of by Lodge had allocated as a donation to tage the Schneider's chose allowed Homes. really make a difference in the lives of Masonic Health Care Center and t he sleigh ... but otherwise, nearly 50 them to bring all their furniture individuals through selflessly giving of the Masonic Children's Home, this Freemasons Building into warm, vibrant, members of Lodge No. 9, Philadelphia, group not only purchased every child's from their former residence. Th0y Today, Bill is back in the working themselves. And for the rec ipients of homes requires t hat residents have daily, along with their family members, gift, but also plano keyboards with definitely won't miss the work that world. He began a pru.t-time job at those gifts, it was a reminder of the continual contact with animals, plants, and resembled a team of Santas, Mrs. stands for all five cottages, and a com goes along with home ownership a local hru.·dwru.·e store just three true spirit of Christmas. children ... just as they had all of their lives. Clauses, and elves on Sunday, Dec. puter and software for the resource and its never-ending maintenance. weeks after moving to Elizabeth 12, as they arrived at the Masonic center. This event was an enormous town and is now looking at the pos The Masonic Homes' success in eliminating Homes in Elizabethtown. undertaking, but one that they met very You might ask, "What was their sibility of joining ru.1other engineer the three plagues of the elderly - loneli graciously. Many thanks to David most difficult dC'cision in making ing fum in the area. Bill quipped, "I ness, helplessness, and boredom - is Thirty-seven residents at the Masonic Woodhead and Theodore Beck, Past the move?" Believe it or not, it was just can't sit still!" dependent upon its ability to bring variety Children's Home, as well as three sharing Bill's decision with his Masters and Co-chairmen of the Charity and spontaneity into residents' everyday adults from the Residential-Respite Policy Committee for Lodge No. 9, who business partner that he was retir Bro. Schneider was Worshipful lives. If you have some time to give, some Cottage, eagerly awaited their arrival spearheaded the project. Also "thank ing! Bill and his pru.tner worked Master of Hirru.n Lodge No. 261, experience to share, or just feel compelled to because these visitors were no you" goes out to Albert E. Woodhead, together for 35 yems, including 18 Scranton, in 1954 and 1964. 1-Iirru.n help residents reclaim their right to live a life strangers. This was the second time W.M.; Carl A. Firman, S.W. ; Robert R. years in their own consulting engi Lodge has since merged with Union worth living, call the Masonic Homes at that the Lodge members and their fam Austin, Jr., J.W.; William G. Woodhead , neering firm, H.S.A. Associates. Lodge No. 291, Scranton. Bill will (717) 367-1121, and contact the extension ilies brought holiday cheer to the Treasurer; and John A. Richards, Bill recalls when he and his part proudly receive his 50-year Emblem for one of Masonic Homes' Eden youth. The first was two years ago. Residents of the Smith Cottage at the Secretary; who made this opportunity ner survived a devastating fire that of Gold in 2000. Alternative™ Associates: Cathy Misiewicz, Masonic Children's Home enjoy "clown destroyed their business only a possible for the children. RN, extension 33176; Mark Eyer, extension ing around" with Lodge members. year after start-up. Tt was a terrific Helen ef\ioys reading, suggesting 33306; Vicki Gi ll more, NHA, extension partnership, ancl a few tears were she will read every book in the vari 33139; Joyce Heisey, RN, extension 33526; r·------... ----...... ----...... 1 ous campus libraries. She was Kirk Rakos, extension 33191; or Lori thrilled to learn that their clog of Seiders, extension 33697. i Send more information about i nine years, The Duchess of York, Grand Lodge Officers to Visit PA Brethren in Florida I Independent living at the I would be able to join them in their Implementing the Eden Alternative™ is a R.W. Grand Master Robert L. Dluge, Jr. and his wife, During each progran1, Grand Master Dluge will award 50- I Masonic Homes! new cottage. process that requires a lot of education for Debra, along with the other Grand Lodge Officers, Past yeru.· Emblems of Gold to brethren in Florida. If you are staff, residents, volunteers, and the commu Grand Masters, Committee on Masonic I lomes, and their eligible to receive yom 50-yeru.· award in 2000, or did not Bill and Hel en say they have Name nity. For this reason, and to ensure that the ladies, will host three Masonic reunions scheduled for receive it when you were eligible in a previous year and ef\ioyed a wonderful life. They will change is gradual and welcome in residents' Pennsylvania Freemasons who now reside petmanently are planning to attend one of the reunions, call (717) 367- celebrate 51 years of mru.Tiage in lives, it will take some time and planning in Florida, or who reside there dming the winter months. 1121 , extension 33488. Address ------. April 2000. They believe moving to before some of the more visual signs of the Independent Living will provi de ! Eden Alternative1M will be seen on the cam The purpose of this year's reunions is to increase aware Also during the pr ogran1, Joseph E. Murphy, Executive l c~ ! them with the opp01tunity to con pus, such as dogs, cats, and other animals. ness about the expansion of services and opportunities Director/CEO of the Masonic Ilomes, and members of the tinue their wonderful life together provided through the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge Masonic Homes' staff, will share important, helpful infor i! State Zip _____ 1: dming the busy and exciting years The Masonic Homes' goal is to bring the of Pennsylvania. mation about the benefits and full continuum of services al1ead. Eden Alternative1M into the lives of residents provided for Masons and their fru.nilies by the Masonic IPhone ( __) I at the Pittsburgh, Sewickley, and Warminster The reunions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Homes in Elizabethtown, Pittsburgh, Sewickley, and If you would like to learn more locations as well. Azan Temple in Melbomne; Friday, Feb. 25, at the Bahia Warminster. i Complete coupon and return to: about how residing at Independent ! ,I Temple in Orlando; and Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Sahib , Marketing Office Living can acconunodate your busy ~.. Masonic Homes ·i For more information about the Eden Temple in Sarasota. The schedule for aJI three r0unions If you ru.·e a Pennsylvania Mason residing in Florida and and carefree lifestyle, call 1-800- ! One Masonic Drive ,l Alternative1M, visit : www.edenalt .com will include a reception at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, a pro have not r eceived an invitation to attend one of the 676-6452, or complete and mail the ! Elizabethtown, PA 17022 i graJ.n at 1 p.m., and a social hour from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. reunions, call (717) 367-1121, extension 33488. ! coupon (left) today. :...... -...... "i 18 The Pennsylvania l~rcemason I February 2000 The Permsylvania Freemason I February 2000 19 Families "Come Home for the Masonic Homes' Services in Western PA D.D.G.M. Gives and Gets Aw rds New Shield Be Square Holidays" ... but Volunteers are 1\u·n-about was fair play when Jay W. Club Growing Strong Needed Year-Round Will Come Together and Expand Smith, D.D.G.M., 1st Masonic Distlict, presented 70-year and 50-year· service The master plan for the Valley Care Masonic Center, Sewickley, to be More than 70 bretlmm with common Santa gives a candy cane to expanded into a 47-acre continuing care retirement commwtity is being awards dwing a quarterly luncheon of interests in law enforcement attend resident Alfred Mash during developed by the archltectw·al firm, Perkins Eastman, and being pre Masons at the Willow Valley ed the first general meeting of the his visit to the Masonic Health sented to various govenunental officials for review and approval. Retirement Community south of newly formed Permsylvania Shield Care Cenoor. Lancaster. Bro. Smith was recog and Square Club held Nov. 15 in the The 60 assisted living accommodations planned for the campus are nized with a certificate of apprecia Grand Banquet Hall of the Masonic Temple, Using the theme "Come expected to open for residents in summer 2001 when the residents and tion for being " ... a brother tried ar1d true and has made all of us feel wel Philadelphia. Guest speaker for the evening was Home for the Holidays," this staff at the Masonic Eastem Star Home-West, Pittsbmgh, will move to come in the district.." The 70-yeru· award was presented to Paul Reidler year's annual holiday cele then-R.W. Grand Master Jrunes L. Erncttc (second the new facility. Plans for the existing Masonic Eastem Star Home of Schuylkill Lodge No. 138, Orwigsbmg, and the 50-year award was pre bration at the Masonic from left in picture below) who spoke of the need West facility are undetennined at this time. The Committee on sented to Gilbe1t Bohn, Harry A Houseman Lodge No. 717, PhHadelpltia. Homes in Elizabethtown for residents in the Masonic Health to unify those brethren in law enforcement to Masonic Homes, with input from the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvartia, Care Center and the Freemasons Building, along with their work with the Grand Lodge in providing secmity Order of Eastern Star, has chosen the name for lhe new assisted living families and friends, was held on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Masons who live at Willow Valley and take part in the luncheon club at special events across the Commonwealth, in building at Sewickley to be "Star Points Building" to reflect the strong come from all pru·ts of Permsylvania and fi·om oU1er jwisdictions. They assisting symbolic lodges in creating interesting tradition the residents and staff of the Masonic Eastem Star Home This year, the residents in each unit of the Masonic Health en,joy the Fraternity and have visited and were wrumJy welcomed in every education programs, and in providing a forum for West will bring with them to their new home. Since Jtme 1 when the Care Center chose and helped to arrange the programs lodge in the distlict. Pictmecl at the award presentations arc O-r): Woody brethren with conunon interests to inLcract. Valley Care Masonic Center became prut of the continuum of care pro they shared with their loved ones that afternoon - from Kirk, P.M., Washington Lodge No. 156, Quarryville; Bro. Reicllcr; Bro. vided by the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge, the Valley Care the music and food they desired to the decorations and SmiU1; Bro. Bohn; and Bro. and Rev. A William Archer, P.M., Iligh Noon The President of the new club is William T. Masonic Center and the Masonic Eastem Star· Home-West have activities they enjoyed. Residents in the Freemasons Lodge No. 38, Newport, DE. Bergman (at lectern), fom1er Deputy worked togeU1 er to provide services to the membersltip in western Bui lding celebrated their holiday get-together in the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Pennsylvania. This transition will bring the Masonic Eastern Star Roosevelt Building Assembly Room. As predicted, Santa Department and currently a VicC' President at Home-West's assisted living and nursing expertise together with Valley appeared to share lots of hugs and cheer, but this year, he Temple University. Bro. Bergman honored those Care Masonic Center's quality nursing services to ease the transfer of Blood & Organ Donor Poster Winners was accompanied by "Rudolph " and an elf or two. residents between the two levels of cru·e. brethren present, at the banquet wiU1 certificates of Renee Spence, a member of Rainbow appreciation in recognition for being chatter mem While the holidays are wonderful times to experience fun Dependu1g upon inl<.'rest, up to 235 independent living apartments and Assembly No. 19, Franklin, won first place bers of the newly fonned club. Dignitaries attend and fellowship with residents, the Masonic Homes would 28 independent living cottages ar·e expected to open in Sewickley for and received $300 in the Masonic Blood ing included Bro. and Col. Paul J. Evanko Oeft), like to encourage brethren and their families to be a con residents il1 summer or fall 2002. Plans for the campus also may and Organ Donor annual poster contest. Conunissioner of the Pennsylvartia State Police; stant part of the "Mission of Love" prevalent at the include such conveniences as a wellness center, day care area, medical Her prize-winning poster depicts a cheer Bro. and Lt CoL Joseph H. Westcott (at tight), Masonic Homes every day. clinics, a pool, and a clubhouse, among other desired featw·es. The leader calling for people to "Give the gift Deputy Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State community in its entirety will be known as the "Masonic Village at Police. Not pictUl'ed are Bro. and Lt. Col. Thomas Volunteers are integral to providing for some of the resi of life! Donate blood & your organs." Sewickley." K. Coury, Deputy Commissioner of the dents' daily needs, such as serving as a courier at resident PelUlSylvartia State Police and Bro. Vincent J. care units by freshening ice pitchers, distributing and read Laura Dunlap, a member of Job's Reservations to the Priority List for the independent living areas ar·e Borelli, Cltief of the Delaware River Por t Autl101ity. ing mail to residents, escorting residents to medical Daughters Bethel No. 6, Blairsville, won cunently being accepted. To ensure t11at you get your first choice of a appointments, assisting with therapeutic recreation pro second place and received $200. Tanya premier apartment or cottage at the new Masonic Village at Sewickley, Membership of tl1e Shield and Square Club com grams, escorting residents on shopping trips, visiting resi Sutcliffe, a member of Job 's Daughters contact one of the following now: v~ " *-·· .. prises brethren who are active in, or retired fi·om, dents, staffing the gift shop and the information desk, and Bethel No. 4, Shippensburg, won third PelUlSylvania law enforcement, but limited to escorting residents to and from church services on Sunday place and received $100. Marketing Manager, Masonic Homes, One Masonic Drive, those who have held arrest powers granted by the afternoons. Volunteer opportunities may vary at each ElizabeU1town, PA 17022 or Executive Director, Valley Care Masonic Corrunonwealth. CW'rent membership is almost Masonic Homes location. Center, 1190 Merl'iman Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. Masons Take Pa.. t in 300 brethren fi·om across the state. If you would like to experience the fulfillment that volun The next scheduled meeting will be at 6 p.m. teering can bring to your life, don't hesitate. Call today to Recognizing o .. gan Dono.. s Monday, Mar. 20, in the Masonic Temple. Any discover opportunities that could enrich your life! At the Rainbow Girls of PA Join in "Make ADifference Day" brethren meeting the membership requirements .Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, call (717) 367-1121, Through the Masonic Blood Bank and Organ Donor Committee, Masons Rainbow Girls of Pennsylvania were a part of the Ninth annual "Make a who are interested in joining the Shield and extension For opportunities at the Masonic of Pennsylvania participated in two Gift of Life donor programs in which 33175. Difference Day," the nation's largest day of helping others sponsored by Eastern Star Home-East in 38 families were recognized for the donation of organs from loved ones Squru·e Club should contact Bro. Raymond G. USA Weekend along with 550 local newspapers that distribute the mag Warminster, call who had died within the past year. Brown, n·easurer, at 215-988-1978. (215) 672-2500. azine. The Points of Light Fmmdation and its nationwide network of In the western part of the state, 501 volunteer centers ar·e prutners in this project. Millions of call either the Masonic Eastern Americans reach out to help others on the fomth Saturday of October. On Sunday, Nov. 7 in Zembo Temple, Harrisburg, then-R.W. Grand Star Home-West in Pittsburgh at Secretary Thomas W. Jackson welcomed the donor fami lies and recipi ( 412) 931-8300 or the Valley Care Assemblies across the state worked to "Fill Up Our Food Banks" by ents. In remarks, he recalled the support which Masons have been giv Masonic Center in Sewickley at contacting stores in their areas for permission to set up collection ing the program since its inception four years ago. The next Sunday in (412) 741-1400. tables. Rainbow Gil'IS worked throughout the day in approximately 40 the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, A. J. "Bud" Garvey, Chief of Staff for locations. Well over 300 persons put in a cumulative total of 320 hours Grand Lodge Operations, spoke of the Masonic Fraternity's dedication to Santa and Rudolph the Volunteer and collected more than 6,000 non-perishable items and more than assisting the program of organ donations. Reindeer (Sue Tickey) roam through $500. Many of the food banks were overwhelmed wjth t11e contribu tlte Masonic Health Care Cenwr visit tions. The Rainbow Girls feel good !mowing that at least 500 frunilies, The Grand Lodge Committee Chairman F. Rick Knepper presented $500 ing residents. if not more, would be helped. to the Gift of Life Donor Program to assist in the purchase of organ donor 20 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 medals. The Pennsylvania Freemason I Febru ary 2000 21 Honors For "Doc, The DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS DIST. LODGE DIST. LODGE 27 DAVID A. TEORSKY 239 The members of the Order of DeMolay in Pennsylvania Bro. Louis Grow, State Master Councilor, presided over the Man Behind The Man" A THOMAS J. MILLER, JR. 646 B JOHN R. MILLER 51 29 THOMAS M. GASMIRE 297 recently learned that Mickey Mouse and his friends were progrrun, under the direction of "Dad" Samuel C. c JEFFREY S. GREENE 155 30 JEFFREY M. WONDERLING 346 members of Bamyard Chapter. Their "DeMolay experi Williruuson, R.W.P.G.M. and Executive Officer of DeMolay D KENNETH W. BLEILER 292 31 CRAIG W. SUPPO 638 ence" was chronicled in a series of comic strips developed in Pennsylvania. E DALE H. FERA 67 33 CARL R. JOHNSON 571 by Walt Disney for the Order of DeMolay's national publi 1 DOUGLAS M. WIKER 43 34 EVAN R. WATTERS 524 cation, at the request of "Dad" Frank S. Land, Founder of 2 JOHN D. WITMER, JR. 756 35 WILLIAM H. RICE, JR. 349 the Order and Disney's own Chapter Advisor in his youth. 3 JOHN L. STAINS 586 36 EDWARD D. MILES 62( 5 HARRY E. HACKMAN, JR. 340 37 WILLIAM H. WEICHSEL 672 6 HAL E. ZWEIBACK 420 38 W. ROBERT SEMETHY, JR. 546 Walt Disney's legacy to DeMolay, and to children around 7 MARK A. HAINES 549 39 HARVEY F. FISHEL 617 the world, was commemorated by a statewide initiation 8 THOMAS R. EYNON 410 40 W. RICHARD DILLON 254 class held at the Masonic Conference Center on Saturday, 9 TERRY E. MINNICH 637 41 JERRY L. LYONS 358 Dec. 4, 1999. Thirty-two candidates received the degrees of 10 ROBERT W. STECKEL 689 42 JOHN J. SHANNON, JR. 451 the Order of DeMolay. The Initiatory Degree Team con 11 JEFFERY S. HENTZ 797 45 CHARLES L. KLINGAMAN 238 sisted of State Officers and all-star ritualists from several Professional golfer, Bro. "Arnie" Palmer Cleft) 12 HUGH E. WILLIAMS, JR. 763 46 WILLIAM R. SWINEHART 702 Chapters, and the DeMolay Degree was performed by the with Bro. ''Doc" Giffin, his "one-man army." 13 EUGENE D. LUCAS 588 47 D. WILLIAM ROBERTS 657 14 D. CARL PEET 330 49 JOHN W. HISIRO 615 championship ritual team of Reading Chapter. Bro. Russell Popular professional golfer Arnold Palmer has the rous 15 MARTIN W. MIGLIORI 341 50 BRUCE E. FOX 311 W. Baker, D.D.G.M. of the 5th Masonic District, provided "Dad" Williamson and the State Officers are pictured with 16 LARRY D. SHARER 163 52 MARK E. VIERTEL 521 ing support of the thousands who ru·e "Arnie's Anny" on wigs, beards, and make-up for the dramatic portion of the the newest members of Pennsylvania DeMolay. 17 GARY B. STAHLEY 556 53 KEITH A. MCKNIGHT 517 DeMolay Degree. the golf course, but he has a "one-man ru1ny" by the 18 RICHARD A. LOREM.AN 397 54 KURT R. TESCHE 789 name of "Doc" Giffin as "the man behind the man." 19 JEFFREY L. NALE 324 55 DAVID S. KIELMAN 653 20 DALE A. DELOZIER 282 56 TODD F. WEILAND 726 Two Lodges Meeting in Past State Master Councilor of On Oct. 21, Donald W. "Doc" Giffin was honored at the 21 LAURENCE G. HmiCH 700 57 ROBERT T. ADDL.EMAN, JR. 759 Tri-State annual Champions of Golf dinner as the 1999 22 BRADLEY A. LEWIS 598 58 THOMAS R. REICH 414 Distinguished Service Awru·d wilmer for his outstand 23 GLENN L. FARREN 483 59 ALFRED W. KOTULA, SR. 233 Same Hall Have Fathers DeMolay Made A Mason 24 DONALD A. SNYDER 366 60 JOSEPH W. DOWS 802 ing, lifelong contributions to the sport, adding his nan1e 25 RICHARD E. LAWHEAD 790 Install Their Sons to an honor roll that includes his close friend and 26 W. THOMAS MARLOWE, JR. 429 AT LARGE DANIEL J. MADIO 700 employer, Arnold Palmer. The two have been involved Edenburg Lodge No. 550, and AJ!egheny Valley Lodge No. with each other in the world of golf at some level for 552, both of Knox, meet in the same lodge hall. Within a more than 40 years and both have been Masons for THE PENNSYLVANIA week of each other, both lodges had fathers install their longer than that. "Doc" was made a Mason in Crafton sons as Worshipful Masters. Lodge No. 653, Ingram, in 1953; Arnie in Loyalhanna FREEMASON IS ON-LINE Lodge No. 275, Latrobe, in 1958. You can read The Pennsylvania Freemason "on-line" at the web In an in-depth story about the award, The Tribune site of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Almost the fu ll text Jerry A. Cobler, Sr., Review reported that "Doc" Giffin's renown " ... goes of the magazine is avail able in special format, just for the P.M., (left in photo) beyond the boundaries of Westem Pennsylvania. His World Wide Web. It can be reached from "The Pennsylvania presents a gavel to Those who spend t ime with quality young people can't help nruue is a familiar one to media members across the Freemason" button on the Grand Lodge home page. but become impressed with their enthusiasm and abil ity. his son, Jerry A., Jr. United States and even throughout the world." His Such was the case when then-Grand Master James L. Ernette after he installed career was traced from being sports editor of The Pitt The text and photographs are the same in the magazines and was with the State Master Councilor of DeMolay. From July him in Edenburg News, to the Pittsburgh Bureau of United Press on-line, but there are advantages to using the on-line edition. 1998 to June 1999 Rakesh Kumar served as State Master Lodge on Dec. 7. International (UPI), to The PittsbU?yh P1"ess, then as It is different from the magazine, in that it inc ludes hypertext The elder Cobler Councilor of the Order of DeMolay for Pennsylvania. The well press secretru:y for the PGA Tom, and to his cmTent links to related information, and e-mail contacts to appropriate was Master in 1946. spoken and energetic 19-year-old member of Allentown position for 30 years as Assistant to Arnold Palmer. people and organizations. In addition, you can reproduce arti DeMolay Chapter is a student at Penn State University. A cles on your computer printer that you want to share with your Dispensation was granted by the Grand Master to Jordan As Bro. Palmer's right hand, he's the stabilizing force in friends and family, without clipping your file copy of the printed ~ Lodge No. 673 in Allentown to accept a petition for initiation a very busy operation that reflects the energy and vital magazine. Carl J. Sherman, and membership from Rakesh. Bro. Kumar (center) was ity of "the man." Asked about his job, Bro. Giftin is P.M. (left in picture), accepted and received the Entered Apprentice Degree in quoted ilt the newspaper: "I'm working for the greatest The Pennsylvania Freemason is a valuable communications presents a gavel to October, and both the Fellowcraft and Master Mason Degrees player of all tin1e.... I met my wife here in Latrobe tool for the Fraternity today. It is also a wonderful historical his son, Randall A., in November. The Degrees were conferred by his father, (Bernadette Horwat) .... It's been a drean1." resource for those who are interested in what happened in the after he installed Prabhat Kumar, S.W. (left) of the Lodge. He was guided by his past. Future plans of the Internet Services Committee include him in Allegheny grandfather, Eugene Weider, (second from left). The then Also quoted in the news article, Bro. Palmer mixed in the posting of archival stories from previous issues Valley Lodge on Grand Master (second from right) was present for the Master an appropriate golf reference to express his personal of The Pennsylvania Dec. 14. The elder Mason Degree. Also participating in the program were feelings, saying: "'Doc' has tmned out to be a gem in Freemason that have Shennan served as Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., then-R.W.S.G.W., Samuel C. the rough. He has taken on a great deal of responsibil historical and general Master twice, in Williamson, R.W.P.G.M. (right), and Thomas R. Labagh, ity in tunning the office and shouldering it over the last purposes. 1972 and 1976. Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Foundation. 30 years. He's been terrific and continues to be my con fidant and friend." The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 2 2 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 23 with many hon Masons of Note "?,~!IYY~ "'ffi.y1f ors including the &. Bro. and Dr. Charles William Robert L. Dluge, Jr., R.W. Grand Master, has a great love for model train collecting. National Citation The Pennsylvania Masonic Train • LeVan was proud to serve as So it is only fitting that he would have created a Pennsylvania Masonic Train. It was from The Na the guide for all three degrees in unveiled Dec. 27 at the Annual Grand Communication in Hershey. Qty _Train Set(s) Only@ $500 each ___ tional Federation Chandler Lodge No. 227, Reading, Qty _ '!'rack and 'I'ransformer@ $105 ___ of Music Clubs of The train, manufactured by Weaver Models of Northumberland, PA is an "0" Gauge, when William Charles LeVan was Qty _ M-1 PA E ngine@ $1,100 each _ _ _ America (1989). three-rail set consisting of a C-1 Atlantic engine with tender, five cars, and caboose. the fourth generation of the family Sub-Total ___ Miss Bish was Each piece is marked with Masonic symbols representing a majmity of the organi Prices include to become a Mason. The Master zations that comprise the Family of Freemasonry and the appendant charities. The shlpplng & bandlhtg. the first organist •PA residents add 6%Sa les Thx Sales Tax'" ___ Mason's Degree was conferred by charities will benefit from every set sold. (PIIIla. Residents-7%Sa les Ta.x) to receive this John J. Tumolo, Ill, S.W., himself a Total - -- award for "the third generation Mason. For orders placed on the initial run of 1,500 sets by June 1, 2000, delivery will be 0 Cash 0 Check 0 Money Order highest honor for guaranteed to you on or about Dec. 15, 2000. The cost per set is $500. A separate 0 Credit Card [) WC [) VISA [) Amex 0 Disc. d _llfVtJ distinguished option of 18 sections of 045 track and transformer also will be available for the addi No. ______Exp. _j_/_ ~ ((!'' J service to the tional cost of $105. Signature ______• r musical, artistic, and cul- In addition to the train and for the serious collector, a special limited-run -~v tural life of the nation." She Pennsylvania M-1 engine will be manufactured at a cost of $1,100 per unit if orders Fifty-two tJY ' shares this rare distinction with for 300 or more engines can be obtained. Name ------years such legends as Leonard Address ------Bernstein, Eugene Onnandy, Van ago, 21- Another train-related product will be made available to each lodge. This is a spe , year-old cially painted and decorated boxcar that will depict the name and number of any d0. 0 Cliburn, Robert Shaw, Irving (j f\1" Berlin, and Fred Waring. William H. Shafer, P.M. (third from lodge ordering at least 200 cars. Each lodge has been informed of the procedures Phone: ------left), Apol lo Lodge No. 437, decided for obtaining this special car. Mail To: Office of the Grand Treasurer On Apr. 9, Miss Bish will literally to wait two years before petitioning Masonic Temple Orders for the Pennsylvania Masonic Train, track, and trans- One North Broad Street ~~ the lodge so that he and his broth· "pull out all the stops" with a con former, or M-1 engine should be sent to the Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520 cert of thrilling organ favorites, er, James C. (second from left), Ph: (215) 988-1957 Fa.x: (215) 988-1927 Diane Bish, renowned organ vittu Office of the Grand 'Ii·easurer, using ...... _.. Email: [email protected] oso and host of The Joy of Music traditional classics, and some of could travel the same road together. the accompanying order form. television series, will present a her own hymn arrangements to They were entered in June 1949, solo recital at the Masonic Temple demonstrate the full resources of passed in Sept. and raised in Oct. in Philadelphia on Sunday, Apr. 9, the three-manual 950 Rodgers Fifty years later at a banquet attend at 2 p.m. organ. ed by 90 persons, the brothers were honored to receive their 50-Year .Diane Bish has displayed her vittu Due to the number of persons Emblems of Gold from Harvey F. osity and unique showmanship the anticipated attending this recital, Fishel, D.D.G.M. (left), 39th world over. Her performances tickets will be required for this Masonic District, and Randy W. have been hailed by ctitics as performance. Because of the lim Miller, W.M .. "stunning, virtuoso, fiery, and ited number of seats, requests will be honored on the basis of the astonishing." Through numerous &. Now that John J. Tumolo, Ill, date the requests are received. recordings, concerts, and weekly ~ has been installed as Attempts will be made to honor television appearances, Diane Bish Worshipful Master of the number of tickets requested is considered by many to be the Chandler Lodge No. 227, Reading, by each person, but it may be nec most visible organist in the world he is the third of his family to pre Grand Master Initiated into New Council of Knight Masons essary to limit those requesting today. Miss Bish is best known as side over a Masonic lodge using a large blocks of tickets. Your At its first stated meeting of t he new Northeast Counc il No. 74, Masons of the U.S.A., accompanied by Ronald L. Pennell, the host of the international televi gavel that has been passed from Grand King of Grand Chapter. Also attending from the Grand understanding in this situation is U.D. Knight Masons of the U.S.A. on Jan. 8 in Hazleton, R.W. sion series, The Joy of Music, that one generation to the next. The new Council of Pennsylvania were Grand Master William N. Feilke, greatly appreciated. Tickets may Grand Master Robert L. Dluge, Jr., was initiated by Sir Knight is available to over 300 million Worshipful Master was installed by Deputy Grand Master Freeman Z. Frey, Ill, and Grand P.C.W. be secured by writing and enclos Errol T. Betzenberger, the Excellent Chief. He and the other viewers weekly. It features Miss his father, John J., Jr., who was Meredith Gold, Ill, and from t he Grand Commandery of ing a self-addressed stamped brethren in the "R.W. Grand Master Robert L. Dluge, Jr., Class" Bish playing famous organs in solo Master of Golden Rule Lodge No. became charter members of the Counc il. Sir Knights of Penn Pennsylvania William E. Clepper, Grand Commander, and numer envelope to: and with other classical musicians 748, Philadelphia, in 1965 and Council No. 13, Philadelphia, conferred the Degrees of ous present and past officers of all of the bodies. in cathedrals, churches, and con 1966 and Is a dual member of Knighthood under the direction of Matthew Dupee, Senior Music at The Masonic Temple cert halls from around the world. Chandler Lodge. The gavel was first Knight-Elect. Grand Master Dluge has been active in York Rite Masonry, hav Masonic Temple The Joy of Music is broadcast on used by John, Ill's grandfather, ing served as a presiding officer of the four York Rite bodies, as One Nmth Broad Street several cable networks. (Call your John, Sr. when he was Worshipful Among those in the honor class were Luther J. Black, the Grand well as Gall icantu Tabernacle No. LXXV, H.R.A.K.T.P., and Gen. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520 John Sullivan Counc il No. 84, All ied Masonic Degrees. In local cable company for listings.) Master of Golden Rule Lodge, Sword Bearer; Patri ck J. Connor, Grand Senior Warden of the recognition of his service as a past presiding officer of the four Philadelphia, in 1932. Golden Rule Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania; and Only one tour of the building will bodies, he was inducted into Penn Priory No. 6, Knights of the Miss Bish's performances have Lodge merged with Independence Donald J. Panichi, Grand Governor of York Rite Sovereign be available at 12:30 p.m. on the York Cross of Honor. Bro. Dluge was honored with the rank of received rave reviews in the United Lodge No. 723 in 1974, which then College of Pennsylvania. 9th because of the earlier time of Knight, York Grand Cross of Honour with One Quadrant, an States and abroad. She is an inter merged into Harmony Lodge No. 52 the recital. Present to welcome the R.W. Grand Master was Douglas L. honor bestowed only on York Rite Grand Presiding officers who nationally acclaimed musician in 1987. Jordan, R.W. Grand Scribe of the Grand Counc il of Knight have attained the Knight of the York Cross of Honor distinction. 24 The Pennsylvania Freemason I Febma.ry 2000 The Pennsylvania Freemason I Febma.ry 2000 2 5 ------*-CO-MM- In...:_EE_ c..:.....HA-IR-MA-N -IN-BL-UE APPOINTMENTS------*C_oM_MInE__,(O.M.)'-E---"CH- AIR· OPEN_M_AN -MEMBERIN- BL-UE APPOINTMEN's- (O.M.) · OPEN MEMBER NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE NAME LODGE ASSISTANT TO THE GRAND MASTER GRAND STEWARD TRUSTEES OF THE CONSOLIDATED FUND MASONIC HOMES HUMAN RESOURCES MEMBERSHIP RETENTION AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS SECURITY COMMJTTEE • EAST GRAND LODGE RESERVE ANTHONY J . GARVEY 384 JOSEPH C. MICHETTI 702 *JOHN L. MCCAIN, P.G.M. 287 SUBCOMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE * J. RUSSELL MANN 3 * STANLEY A. KOLMETZKY 671 *JOHN L. MCCAIN, P.G.M. 287 THOMA S W. JACKSON, P.G.S. 315 * GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 * GEORGE H. HOHENSHILDT, P.G.M. 756 ROBERT A. POTE 672 *JEFFREYS. GREENE 155 THOMAS W. JACKSON, P.G.S. 315 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MARSHAL RONALD C. UNTERBERGER 751 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.M . 310 GARY E. NAREHOOD 619 C. DANIEL CASTRO 751 RONALD C. UNTERBERGER 751 GRAND MASTER LIAISON JON A. FAIR 521 PETER M. ADAMS 310 DONA LD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 LUTHER J. BLACK 265 PHILIP F. FORM ICOLA 384 PETER M. ADAMS 310 DAVID 0. MEACHEN 340 JOHN W. DEAN Ill 292 ROBERT L. ENGEL 239 BLAINE F. FABIAN 665 COMMITTEE ON TEMPLE WILLIAM MARKERT 506 JOHN W.DEAN Ill 292 GRAND SWORD BEARER RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 JOSEPH E. MURPHY 682 *GEORGE H. HOHENSHI LDT, P.G.M. 756 ROBERT TURNER 506 COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS LUTHER J. BLACK 265 TRUSTEES OF TmE TO THE MASONIC MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.M. 310 ROBERT D. SHALALA 717 MASONIC HOMES ENDOWMENT CARL D. HOMAN 487 JOHN H. PLATT, JR. 712 TEMPLE AND OTHER REAL ESTATE OF COMPLIANCE SUBCOMMmiE DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 * ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 GRAND PURSUIVANT GRAND LODGE * GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 THOMAS R. LABAGH 682 WILLIAM F. LOTZ, Ill 400 SECURITY COMMITTEE - WEST MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM , SR ., D.G.M. 310 * HOWARD T. SILBAUGH 518 PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON miTOR GEORGE L. LYTER, JR. 319 *W. EDWARD SELL 45 MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 RICHARD G. HAW K 339 CHARLES A. BLACKMAN 273 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 THOMAS C. LIBRANDI 486 GLENN K. BARD 518 BLAINE F. FABIAN 665 NEWTON C. TAYLOR 300 C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 LEE N. WHITAKER 756 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 JEFFREY J. BRAUTIGAM 716 GRAND TYLER THEODORE K. WARNER, JR. 751 ROBERTL. ENGEL 239 ALFRED E. COX 586 EDWARD MCCARTNEY 336 MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 MARTIN W. BROCKLEHURST 414 COORDINATOR OF MASONIC CULT\JRE G. RICHARD MCLUCAS 343 JOSEPH C. MICHETTI 702 EDWIN P. COVER 331 JOSEPH H. WESTCOTT 587 DANIEL J. HINDS 456 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 ERNEST J. GAZDA, JR. 579 JAMES R. COCHRAN 672 SAM UEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M. 613 ACTIVmES/MASONIC mUCATION THOMAS K. STURGEON 669 GRAND LODGE ORGANISTS MASONIC HOMES FINANCIAL JEFFREY A. FISHER 228 THOMAS W. JACKSON, P.G.S. 315 AIDES TO THE GRAND MASTER EAST - JOHN E. GOODMAN 333 NORMAN A. FOX 155 ROBERT L. DLUGE, SR. 414 SUBCOMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS CHARLES E. FREY, JR . 447 TRUSTEES OF THE WEST- G. RIC HARD ZIMMERMAN 623 ROBERT L. ENGEL 239 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO RONALD A. AUNGST, JR. 232 JOSEPH W. MURRAY FUND * MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 * HUGH A. JONES, P.D.D.G.M. 378 CHARLES D. HERDMAN, SR. 164 GUY T. MATTH EWS 600 MASONIC HOMES KEITH J. MURRAY 270 * JOHN L. MCCAIN, P.G.M. 287 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 ROLAND H. SCHOCK, P.D.D.G.M. 741 COMMJTTEE ON PENNSYLVANIA GEORGE W. POLNAR 613 EDWIN P. COVER 331 JOSEPH E. MURPHY, N.H.A. 682 KEITH J. CAITO 582 ANDREW SCHECTMAN 368 EDWIN P. COVER 331 ROGER L. WHEELER, P.D.D.G.M. 361 FREEMASON TEDDL. POUNDS 313 RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 C. EUGENE WH ITENIGHT 265 EDWARD J. APPELGREN 368 SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M . 613 STEPHEN GARDNER, P.D.D.G.M. 284 *BLAINE F. FABIAN 665 DAVID RICHARDS 164 C. DEFORREST TREX LER 333 KENNETH V. HATT (O.M .) 802 ALLEN D. MOYER 406 ADMINISTRATOR/COO MASONIC HOMES HUGH A. JONES 378 HARRISS A. BUTLER, Ill 569 D. WILLIAM ROBER TS 657 SECURITY COMMITTEE • CENTRAL WILLIAM C. DAVIS, JR., N.H.A. 682 DANIEL J. HINDS 456 ALAN FELLHEIMER 368 LLOYD S. MORTIMER (O.M .) 340 PAUL D. FISHER 549 MASONIC HOMES RESERVE MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM *EDWARD J. LIZEWSKI 409 GARY E. NAREHOOD 619 ROBERT M. SPICER, JR. (O.M .)464 LU THER J. BLACK 265 * ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE E. GASTON 435 ADMINISTRATORS OF THE MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR ., D.G.W. 310 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PENNSYLVANIA * HUGH A. JONES, P.D.O.G.M. 378 JOHN H. PLATT, JR . 712 MARK A. HARDIN 414 PENSION PLAN MASONIC HOMES DEVELOPMENT WILLIAM SLATER II , S.G.W. 45 YOUTH FOUNDATION DIRECTOR OF THE RIT\JALISTIC WORK JOHN K. YOUNG, P.G.M. 295 JAMES N. KATSAOU NI S 295 CHARLES J. MCBREEN 775 * RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 SUBCOMMITTEE RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 THOMAS R. LABAGH 682 LARRY A. BUZZARD 405 ARTHUR J. KURTZ, P.G.M. 464 SEAN T. MCGINLEY 414 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 *C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMmEE MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 WH ITFIELD J. BELL 197 *DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 JOHN G. RICHARDS 233 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE P£NNSYLVANIA DIST. REGIONAL INSTRUCTORS RICHARD SPANGLER 496 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR, D G.M. 310 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 RUSSELL F. WEIGLEY 549 BLAINE F. FABIAN 665 DOUGLAS W. MARTIN 194 MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR CHII...DIIEH 1 HOWARD E. VAUGHAN 427 HARRISS A. BUTLER, Ill 569 NORMAN A. FOX 155 SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M . 613 GEORGER.MOAD 464 PAUL D. FI SHER 549 RAYMOND G. BROWN 384 2 WILLI AM S. ARNOLD, SR. 704 THOMAS F. TOSCANI 295 GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 COMMJTTEE ON FINANCE NORMAN A. FOX 155 LUTH ER J. BLACK 265 3 CLIFFORD E. REED, SR. 515 EDWIN P. COVER 331 COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, * ROBERT l. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 VINCENT T. SWEENEY, JR. 579 SUPERINTENDENT Of MASONIC T£MPLE 4 BYRLJ.JOHNSON,SR. 644 COMMrTn:E ON MASONIC HOMES ER NEST J. GAZDA, JR. (O.M .) 579 GIFTS AND LOANS MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.W. 310 EDWIN P. COVER 331 JOHN H. PLATT,JR. 712 DANIEL J. HINDS 456 5 HARVEY E. MCNABB 244 *ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 * DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 GREGORY LEWIS 216 6 RICHARD L. TUBO 515 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM. SR., D.G.M. 310 MASONIC HOMES CONFERENCE CENTER THOMAS W. JACKSO N, P.G.S. 315 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR. , J.G.W. 232 C. DEFORREST TREX LER 333 PAUL J. EVANKO 775 CONTROLLER 7 WALTER F. LINDEMUTH 579 WILLIAM SLATER II , S.G.W. 45 INTERFACE SUBCOMMITTEE JAMES L. SIEBER 315 PAUL E. REICHA RT 460 HARRY B. RUTTER, JR . 456 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 *MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.W. 310 PHILIP B. LOVETT 700 ROB ERT ADDLEMAN 759 ROBERT M. SPICER, JR . 464 CHARITY FJJND D. WILLIAM ROBERTS 657 COMMITTEE ON LANDMARKS MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S., SEC . 698 * ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 MASONIC BLOOD BANK· ORGAN DONOR JAY IZENOUR 682 COORDINATOR OF MASONIC * ROBERT L. DLU GE, JR., G.M. 414 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR. , D.G.M. 310 COMMmEE JERRY LYONS 358 GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ON TRAINING PROGRAMS/EDUCATION MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.M. 310 SAM UEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M. 613 NORMAN A. FOX 155 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 * NORMAN A. FOX 155 JAMES N. KATSAOU NI S, SEC. 295 PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS EDWARD 0. WE ISSER 427 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 NORMAN A. FOX 155 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 * F. RICK KNEPPER 572 * EDWARD H. FOWLER, JR., P.G.M. 657 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 ROBERT L. ENGEL 239 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH FOUNDATION MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 WILLIAM F. GOTTSCHALK, JR . 292 MATCHING CHARITY GRANTS COMMITTEE JOHN SCHWARTZ 336 PUBLIC RELATIONS JOHN K. YOUNG, P.G.M. 295 GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 JOSEPH A. YELO 673 *SAMUEL C.WILLIAMSON, PGM 613 WILLIAM M. KRATZENBERG 799 JAM ES N. KATSAOUNIS 295 JOHN L. MCCAIN, P.G.M. 287 EDWIN P. COVER 331 *SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M. 613 ROBERT A. HOREN 155 WILLIAM J. PRAZENICA 682 DANIEL J. HINDS 456 JOSEPH E. TRATE, P.G.M. 3 RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 MRS. BERYL L. HOGUE GRAND LODGE CHARITY FUND LEROY MCCLELLA N, SEC. 67 TREVOR K. FREDERICK 660 WILLIAM L. KINGSBURY 295 GRAND LODGE PHOTOGRAPHER SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M. 613 C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 MRS. REBECCA HUBLEY WILLIAM S. ARNOLD, SR. 704 * ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 LARRY G. NEWHARD 413 JOHN B. LAW, JR. 340 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR ., D.G .M. 310 KENNETH R. BROOKS 346 ARTHUR J . KURTZ, P.G.M. 464 COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL THOMAS R. LABAGH, SEC. 682 CHARLES A. PASS 302 WILLIAM SLATER II , S.G.W. 45 W. SCOTT STONER, P.G.M . 551 MASONIC HOMES ADMISSIONS, HOME RECOGNITION SUBORDINATE LODGE LOAN COMMJTTEE C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR ., J. G.W. 232 GRAND CHAPLAINS EDWARD H. FOWLER, JR., P.G.M. 657 ASSISTANCE AND RESIDENT SERVICES *JOSEPH E. TRATE, P.G.M. 3 INTERNET SERVICES COMMITTEE * W. SCOTT STONER, P.G.M. 551 GLEN R. GRELL 260 CHARLES H. LACQUEMENT 682 GEORGE H. HOHENSHILDT, P.G.M. 756 SUBCOMMITTEE EDWARD H. FOWLER, JR., P.G.M. 657 * TH OMAS R. LABAGH 682 MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 MARVIN G. SP EI CHER, G.T. 307 KIM W. JEFFREYS 304 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 GERALD D. WAGNER 299 EDWARD 0. WEISSER, P.G.M. 427 *NORMAN A. FOX 155 GEORGE H. HOHENSHILDT, P.G .M. 756 RODNEY BOYCE 518 MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM , SR., D.G.M. 310 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 JAM ES T. CLANCY 296 JOHN H. PIPER 657 JAMES L. ERNETTE, P.G.M . 518 THOMAS W. JACKSON , P.G.S. 315 DALE FE RA, CONSULTANT 67 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR. , J.G.W. 232 RUSSELL J. HORNING 598 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 THOMAS R. LABAGH, SEC. 682 FRED R. KAYLOR 682 DREW W. WASHABAU 225 PAnoN FJJND THOMAS J. MORRIS 360 MASONIC CULT\JRE COMMITTEE RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS WILLIAM D. NEILL 518 * ROBERT L. DLUGE, JR., G.M. 414 WILLIAM D. HARTMAN 9 *THOMAS W. JACKSON, P.G.S. 315 THOMAS W. JACKSON, P.G.S. (O.M.) 315 PA MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR * ROBERT A. POTE 672 DAVID M. ZINMAN 246 DISTRICT DEPlfi'Y GRAND MASTER MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.M . 310 BERNARDS. FRANK 246 PAUL D. FISHER 549 CHILDREN BOARD OF DIRECTORS STEVEN KILLIAN 541 WI LLIAM C. VOHS 260 RESOURCE COMMJTTEE WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 JAMES A. YODER 376 JAMES L. SIEBER 315 MASONIC HOMES BUILDING AND *JAMES L. ERNETTE, P.G.M. 518 RAYMOND J. DERAYMOND 396 * DANIEL J. MADIO 700 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR. , J.G.W. 232 GUEST COMMITTEE HAROLD J. SCHIECK 778 RUSSELL F. WEIGLEY 549 GROUNDS SUBCOMMmiE THOMAS K. COURY 644 GEORGE F. SM ITH 135 JOSEPH F. ACTON, P.D.D.G.M. 337 MARVIN G. SPEICHER, G.T. 307 * ROBERT L. PLATA 635 THOMAS C. HAUGH 340 WILLI AM R. RININGER 537 *MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR., D.G.M. 310 LARRY R. EMIGH 537 JOSEPH W. KOVAR ICK 325 TERRY D. BENTZEL, P.D.D.G.M.266 DONALD L. ALBERT, G.S. 698 VINCENT G. MONARDO 45 S. JAMES SCHMITTLE, SR. 416 JOHN W. POSTLEWAIT 276 WILLIAM SLATER II, S.G.W. 45 GEORGE W. POLNAR 613 LESTER A. KERN 260 DIETER G. DAUBER, P.D.D.G.M.360 SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M. 613 WILLIAM C. BROWN 384 DONALD M. RISING 698 C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 WILLIAM T. BERGMAN 52 DAVID MEACHEN, SEC. 340 RICHARD H. DISQUE, II, P.O.O.G .M. 531 NORMAN A. FOX 155 WAYNE D. MEYER 508 NORMAN A. FOX 155 WILLIAM M. KEESLER 566 CHRISTOPHER M. NOLAN, SEC. 436 ROB ERT T. MATASICH 573 STEPHEN GARDNER, P.D.D.G.M. 284 ROBERT L. ENGEL 239 JOHN C. PRICE 3 MASONIC TRAINING/EDUCATION SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON, P.G.M.613 JAMES J. CAMPANILE 52 KIM W. JEFFREYS, P.D.D.G.M. 304 GUY T. MATTHEWS 600 GEORGE E. REEDER 3 SENIOR GRAND DEACON COMMinEE P. THOMAS FEESER (O.M.) 270 RAYMOND C. BROWN, SEC. 384 COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLES, JAY W. SM ITH, P.D.D.G.M . 551 EDWIN P. COVER 331 HALLS AND LODGE ROOMS JAMES J. WABBY 743 LAMAR D. KERSTETTER 255 *EDWARD 0. WEISSER, P.G.M. 427 CARL R. FLOHR (O.M.) 143 BOARD MEMBERS EMERIT\JS RICHARD J. STEMMLER, P.D.D.G.M. 275 RICHARD J. STEMMLER 275 *CARL R. FLOHR 143 JOSEPH R. LONG, SR . 671 RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., J.G.W. 232 JOHN C. STEVENS (O.M.) 682 ROBERT D. HANSON 698 WILLIAM M. KRATZ ENBERG, P.D.D.G.M. 799 C. DEFORREST TREXLER 333 KIM W. JEFFREYS 304 EDWARD H. CERVONKA 155 JUNIOR GRAND DEACON ELVIN G. WARFEL 427 WILLIAM W. WEISSER (O.M.) 427 HAROLD A. DUNKELBERGER 302 DANNY R. MCKNIGHT, P.D.O.G.M. 517 EUGENE G. PAINTER 454 GEORGE W. PO LNAR 613 EARL D. MORDAN, JR. 265 WILLIAM WETTERAU 806 CHAR LES L. METZGER, SR. (0. M.) 322 HON. MAURICE B. COHILL, JR. 546 FRED D. SAINTZ, P.D.D.G.M. 538 ELLI OTT D. BUFFARD 373 DUANE E. YENCHIK 513 JAY WARREN SMITH 551 EUGENE D. LUCAS 588 ROGER L. WHEELER, P.D.D.G.M. 361 DONALD W. JENKINS 291 FLOYD E. WEHRER 743 GRAND STEWARD STEPHEN GARDNER 284 HENRY L. LESHER, P.D.D.G.M. 216 THOMAS C. LIBRANDI 486 WILLIAM M. JONES 297 CARLD.HOMAN 487 EDWARD B. MCCARTNEY 336 2 6 The Pennsylvania Freemason I Febn1ary 2000 The Pennsylvania Freemason I February 2000 2 7