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To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the cornerstone laying at the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Entered Apprentice Mason's Degree Team from the Council for the Southern Jurisdiction has commissioned a painting by artist John D. Melius, 32°. Prints Eastern Region shown with Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R. W. of the 22" x 33" painting are available on quality acid-free paper by making a donation of $100 to the Grand Master and the two candidates. "Scottish Rite Foundation, SJ, USA." Orders should be sent to Supreme Council, SJ, 1733 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Proceeds from the sale ofthe prints will benefit the Southern Jurisdiction's childhood language disorders program. On September 18, R. W. Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr. participated in the reenactment of the Laying ofthe Cornerstone that occurred two hundred years ago.

THE GRAND LODGE F.&A.M. OF PENNSYLVANIA ORDER FORM Masonic Homes Second Class U.S. CAPITOL BOOK Development & Public Relations POSTAGE One Masonic Drive PAID Contribution Premium Shipping Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 Lancaster , Request In Tribute to Brotherhood: PA 17022-2199 and Additional Thousands At Dedication Offices Name

Address Seventeen Grand Masters among Distinguished Guests for Historic Fellow Craft Mason's Degree Team from the Northeast City Dedication Events ern Region shown with Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R. W. The Dedication of the Friend to Friend Masonic Grand Master and the two candidates. State/Zip Memorial Monument, Plaza, and enhanced National Military Cemetery at Gettysburg was a historic occasion Lodge No. I Phone No. for Freemasonry and the people of the United States. The striking, larger-than-life statue of Union Captain Amount of contribution is $50.00 and Brother Henry Bingham coming to the aid of ($5.00 tax-deductible) Confederate General and Brother Lewis Armistead dur Please make your check payable to: ing Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg now The Masonic Library stands as a lasting tribute to the bonds of Brotherhood and Museum of Pennsylvania that transcends political differences and the emotions of and mail to: war. Commissioned and placed by The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the Monument honors all Freemasons The Masonic Library and who fought in all the wars and conflicts of the country. Museum of Pennsylvania Seventeen Most Worshipful Grand Masters were POSTMASTER: Send address changes to above. Masonic Temple Please include complete imprint of address on your postal return clipping. among the sixty-one Fraternal dignitaries from across Master Mason's Degree Team from the Philadelphia One North Broad Street the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico who were in Region shown with Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R. W. Grand 20 Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520 Gettysburg to participate in the Dedication of the Friend Master and the two candidates. Story on page 10 Continued on page 3 Grand Master's Itinerary November 1993 12 District Deputy Grand Master Meeting, Regions 4 T~e Gral)d .Ma,ter Speak, ... and 5 1 Trustees of Consolidated Fund Meeting and 14 Grand Master's Executive Advisory Committee Administrators of Pension Plan Meeting, Meeting, Philadelphia Brethren, Appendant and Affiliated Bodies Philadelphia 6 Lodge No. 426, 125th Anniversary, Cressona 14 The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Leader The Dedication of the Friend are subscribing. ship & Management, Inc. Meeting, Philadelphia 7-9 Grand Lodge of Nevada t o Friend Masonic Memor ial The HIRAM I Leadership and 14 The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for the Monument in Get tysburg was 12-13 District Deputy Grand Master Training, Harrisburg Management Program has been 13 Lodge No. 600, lOOth Anniversary, Philadelphia Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among history in the making - and developed and is well established 14-16 Grand Lodge of Maryland Children Meeting, Philadelphia mor e - for our nation and for t o ch allenge the leaders of our 20 Valley of New Castle Reunion, A.A.S.R., New 14 The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania Meeting, Philadelphia Freemasonry. Lodges to face the opportunities Castle It was "Brotherhood Undivid of the times . . . to manage 30 Committee on Finance Meeting, Philadelphia 15 Masonic Congress, Elizabethtown ed." It was the Fraternity work change . . . to think of ways to 19 District Deputy Grand Master Meeting, Regions 6 ing wit h unanimity . . . of December 1993 and 7 make things happen and then 21-23 Mid-Winter Conference, Tall Cedars, Inner Harbor, Brethren stepping out together t o make them happen . Facilitators 1 Quarterly Communication, Philadelphia Baltimore, MD let the Light of Freemasonry are systematically tr ained and 2 Grand Chapter Communication, Philadelphia 27 Presentation ofR.W. Junior Grand Warden, shine forth. It exemplified a extending the philosophy of lead 3 Committee on Masonic Homes Meeting, Elysburg Lodge No. 414 Fr aternity Buildi ng for the ership across the state. Elizabethtown 28 Committee on Masonic Homes Meeting, Future . . . Today! Grand Lodge oper ations have 14-16 Grand Lodge of District of Columbia Elizabethtown What generally would have been improved for greater effi 26-27 Annual Grand Communication, Harrisburg 28 The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Meeting, taken sever al years to create and ciency and cost-effectiveness. Masonic Conference Center, Elizabethtown J anuary 1994 complete was accomplished in a Direct ors, managers, and admin 29 The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Advisory year at Gettysburg. It was istrators with defined responsi 5 District Deputy Grand Master Meeting, Regions 1, Meeting, Masonic Conference Center, Elizabethtown achieved because men of vision bilities are administering the 2, and 3 8 13th Annual Retiring Master's Banquet for the 49th 29 Zemba Shrine Potentate Reception, Zemba Temple, and dedication saw the need to complex Grand Lodge operations Harrisburg immort alize the message of and our F oundations. J ust a few Masonic District Brotherhood that has been so changes remain to complete that dramat ically exemplified in the effort. Two Are Made Masons-At-Sight In Harrisburg on September 24, continued tram page 1 Civil War scene of Union Captain The Fraternal organization Henry Bingham coming to the Portrait of Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr. R. W. Grand Master has been realigned across the In the presence of the Right Worshipful Grand Gettysburg; Junior Master of Ceremonies- Bro. Victor J. aid of Confederate Gener al Lewis by Bro. Henry Cooper state into seven Regions and Master, two men were made Masons-at-Sight when the Reale, W.M., Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336, Armistead. It h appened because restructured Districts for more three Degrees wer e Conferred during a Special Gettysburg; Pursuivant -Bro. Dennis K. Fogle, S.W., of the many Masons who accepted vania, we will have been "Building effective operations and closer com for the Future . .. Today!" - every Communication of Grand Lodge in Zembo Temple, White Rose Lodge No. 706, York; Chaplain - Bro. H. the challenge, t ook the leadership, munications. Vernon Tyson , Chaplain, Red Lion Lodge No. 649; day for 730 days. Harrisburg, Friday, September 24. The Degrees were managed a plan, and worked togeth From Grand Lodge ceremonies in Conferred upon: Guides - Bro. Raymond E. Hess, P.M., Zeredatha Lodge er for the benefit of the Fraternity, It takes planning, leadership, Valley F orge, Perryopolis, and management, and unanimity of pur Bro. Ernest W. Preate, Jr., t he Attorney General of No. 451, York, and Bro. Nevin L. Senft, P.M., Zeredatha the community, and the country. Gettysburg to grassroots activities Lodge No. 451, York, and Principal - Bro. Paul W. pose t o build for t he future. As the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ther e's a st rong, encouraging in cities and towns across the state, Sterner , P.M., York Lodge No. 266. message for Penn sylvania Fr ee Masons, we know that you Enter Lodges and the Family of Free Bro. Geary O'Neil, son of the Right Worshipful Grand masonry in the dynamic story of the your Designs upon the Trestleboard, masonry are more visible and more Master. The Degree Team for the Fellow Craft Mason's creation of the Friend to Friend Craft the components, and Raise the involved in their communities. The Degrees were Conferred in an exemplary manner Degrees comprised: Worshipful Master- Bro. Jeffrey A. Masonic Memorial Monument - of structure. During these two years, As each today has become a yes by three Degree Teams organized for the occasion under Winerth, Acacia Lodge No. 579, Taylor; Senior Warden deftly crafting a vision into r eality we have followed that course: We terday during these two years, the direction of the Instructor of Ritualistic Work, Bro. Bro. Martin C. Snyder, St. John's Lodge No. 233, West symbolizing our heritage and our have placed key Cornerstones and together, we have been adding one J ames K. Thompson; Eastern Region Instructor Bro. Pittston; Junior Warden - Bro. Richard L. Colwell, St. promise for tomorrow. That accom laid some firm foundations for the block after another to the building of Roderick W. Albright; Philadelphia Region Instructor John's Lodge No. 233, West Pittston; Treasurer - Bro. plishment is the lat est achievement future of Freemasonry in our Fraternity's future. J ust as the Bro. Howard E. Vaughn, and Central Region Instructor George Paolucci, Oriental Star Lodge No. 588, Peckville; as we continue to reach for the goals Pennsylvania . unanimity of Brotherhood working Bro. R. Dean Jobe. The Entered Apprentice Mason's Secretary- Bro. Charles Wirth, Waverly Lodge No. 301, proclaimed in our v1s10n for Pennsylvania is a leader in t o fulfill a vision brought the Friend Degrees were Conferred in the morning. After luncheon Clark's Green; Senior Deacon - Bro. Douglas W. Albig, Fr eemasonry in Pennsylvania as we Masonic Renewal - adapting to the to Friend Masonic Memorial in the adjacent Scottish Rite Cathedral, the F ellow Craft Green Ridge Lodge No. 597, Scranton; Junior Deacon position ourselves t o be the times, modernizing our programs Monument in Gettysburg t o reality, and Master Mason's Degrees were Conferred during the Bro. Richard A. Evans, St. John's Lodge No. 233, West Fraternity for the Twenty-First cen without detracting from our her so shall we realize our vision for a afternoon. Pittston; Senior Master of Ceremonies - Bro. Louis M. tury. itage, our Landmarks, or our Ritual. revitalized F reemasonry in Priorielli, Union Lodge No. 291, Scranton; J unior The Degree Team for the Entered Apprentice Mason's Master of Ceremonies- Bro. Walter J . Nestorick, Valley It is often said th at tomorrow Freemasons ar e letting their neigh Pennsylvania as we continue Degrees comprised: Worshipful Master- Bro. Samuel R. never comes; nevertheless, in sever bors know who we are, what we Building for the Future Lodge No. 499, West Pittston; Pursuivant- Bro. J ames Andrews, W.M., York Lodge No. 266; Senior Warden - T. J amieson, Valley Lodge No. 499, West Pittston; al weeks it will be December 27 and stand for, and wh at we do. Masonic Today! Bro. Larry E. Bean, J r., S.W., York Lodge No. 266; time t o install t he next Gr and E ducation information reaches out Fraternally, Chaplain- Bro. Leonard H. Milewski, Moosic Lodge No. Junior Warden - Bro. Kervan E . Young, S.W., Red Lion 664, and Guides - Bro. Eugene D. Lucas, Oriental Star Mast er of Masons in Pennsylvania. to let good men know about the Lodge No. 649; Treasurer - Bro. Brad L. Sprenkel, P.M., J ust as t omorrow may never Fraternity and encourage them to Lodge No. 588, P eckville, and Bro. Fred W. Katula , St. J .W. , Red Lion Lodge No. 649; Secretary - Bro. Robert E. John's Lodge No. 233, West Pittston. come; today is always with us. Since seek to be Masons. To keep the sym Flah erty, J r ., P.M., Riverside Lodge No. 503, my December 1991 inaugur al mes bol of Freemasonry in its proper Wrightsville; Senior Deacon - Bro. Dennis R. The Degree Team for the Master Mason's Degrees sage of a vision for a more strongly place of prominence in our commu Edward H. F owler, Jr., Moserbrook, S.D., York Lodge No. 266; Junior Deacon comprised: Worshipful Master - Bro. Luther L. Lightcap, led, well managed, renewed, and nications we have establish ed R.W. Grand Master Br o. Marlin E. Markle, W.M., Shrewsbury Lodge No. P.M., MacCalla Lodge No. 596, Souderton ; Senior revitalized Fraternity in P ennsyl- graphic standards to which our 423; Senior Master of Ceremonies - Bro. John F. Warden - Bro. Kenneth W. Texter , P.M., MacCalla Schwart z, J .W. , Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336, continued on page 18 2 3 Past Master Wyman, "Hero!" ~ ''You're a hero to us. You saved your life for us." Thus spoke Janet, the wife of Bro. Donald Wyman. This FroII) tbe Gral)d Secretary'5 De5k ... robust Member and Past Master of East Brady Lodge No. 640, in East Brady, Pennsylvania, did what few peo ple could ever do mentally or physically: after a tree fell on him, he amputated his own leg to save his life. The My Brethren: impact of their first view of the go out of our way to serve a fallen self-described "down-to-earth country boy who just loves The dedication of the Friend to sculpture when it was unveiled. I Brother. It is truly ennobling." nature and all the earth has to offer" does not think he Friend - A Brotherhood Undivided will remember the poignancy of the In all ages, great accomplish is a hero. He would do it all over again, because having Monument now rests in the annals occasion when the descendants of ments have begun as great dreams. carefully considered th e alternative, he opted for the one of the history of The Grand Lodge of General Armistead and Captain This monument will stand to for which he has so many reasons -life! He should have Pennsylvania. The impact of that Bingham, who had never met before remind us that the dreams of a few gone into shock, but he didn't; he could have been inde dedication, however, will remain this occasion, stood together at can become the reality of many. cisive, but he wasn't; he could have lacked the means; fixed in the memories and in the night before this lighted monument. Freemasonry still dreams the but he didn't. With an improvised tourniquet and a hearts of those who had the privi I will remember the thrill of pride impossible dream and with unanim pocket knife sharpened on a nearby rock, and after two Pictured from left to right are: Brian the son of Bro. lege to experience it. enveloping me - because I was a ity of purpose creates the reality. false starts, he did "take the plunge and get it over with" Donald Wyman, and his wife Janet. The sculptor, Bro. Ron Tunison, Freemason. I will remember the We, as Pennsylvania Free - in about thirty seconds of excruciating pain. Then it Quotations from an article by Barbara Burch in The has captured in bronze and frozen in feeling of Brotherhood exuding from masons, must never for a moment was over. Brother Wyman was free and alive! Derrick (Oil City, PA) of August 11, 1993. time the very soul of the Craft friends I had known, and friends I forget our heritage. We must also, expressing the truest meaning of had not known, but friends because however, never forget the obligation Brotherhood. we were Brothers. to preserve that heritage. I encour Third Generation Master Father and Son Share the East For years, the Members of the Most Worshipful Bro. George P. age each of you to make a special Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania have Pulkkinen, Grand Master of the effort not only to visit the At the Stated learned of the significance of the Grand Lodge of Maine wrote follow Monument in Gettysburg, but also Meeting of Concordia heritage of Pennsylvania Free ing the dedication: "For years, per the other major Masonic structures Lodge No. 67 at Jenkin masonry with the existence of the haps forever, Freemasons have within Pennsylvania which have town on April 15, 1993, Masonic Temple in Philadelphia attempted to share the message of become our heritage and of which Brian Hanisco, Master and the Masonic Homes in Freemasonry with those around us. we are the caretakers. Councilor of Friendship Elizabethtown. Now the Memorial I dare say that never has that con Brother Pulkkinen concluded, "I Bray Chapter, Order of in Gettysburg must rank as a third. cept been shared so eloquently as thank the Brethren of Pennsylvania DeMolay, which also The significance of this Monument you have done with the Friend to for having the wisdom, the courage, meets at Jenkintown, will create a mecca for Masonic pil Friend Masonic Memorial. The the commitment, and the dedication presented the DeMolay grims for generations to come. powerful message of Brother help to share this powerful truth with Shield Talk. His father, I will always remember seeing ing Brother, under direst of circum the men, women, and children of Roger Hanisco, is W or visiting Grand Masters with tears stances, speaks most powerfully of these United States. And beyond." shipful Master of Con on their cheeks, tears created by the man's ability - and willingness - to So mote it ever be! cordia Lodge No. 67. By conducting a por tion of the Meeting as an Open Meeting, it Pictured from left to right are Bros. Eric was possible not only to have the DeMolay program, but Cranmer, John Cr anmer, Charles Cranmer, P.M., also to have non-Masons as guests during the presenta Masonic Temple and Kenneth Cranmer, W.M. All are Members of tion of the fifty-year service pins, including the wives of One North Broad Street Butler Lodge No. 272. Ken is a third generation the recipients. Our Library al)d .Mu5euii) Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520 Master of Butler L odge. His father, Chuck, was In the picture are Master Councilor Brian Hanisco (215) 988-1934 Worshipful Master in 1989 and his grandfather, with his father, Worshipful Master Bro. Roger Hanisco. Norman MacFee was Worshipful Master in 1942. A Capital Gift Idea The following Have Been Now and again, there comes to wife, author of the text), entitled to have had the Maroons autograph Brother John J. Robinson each of us an opportunity of a life The United States Capitol has been copies during their meeting Oct. 16th Appointed Members of the time and we are indeed fortunate to completed and is now available. at the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. On Labor Day, September 6, 1993, Bro. John J. have one of these opportunities this The Masonic Library and With the Holiday Season fast Robinson was called from Labor by The Grand Committee on By-Laws: year. 1993, as was indicated in the Museum of Pennsylvania has been approaching, what better way to Architect of the Universe. Though a Member of our Fraternity (Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge No. 2, August issue of The Pennsylvania fortunate in securing copies of the help support The Library and Joseph W. Kovarick Freemason, is the two hundredth first printing of the first edition of Museum than by securing copies of Cincinnati, Ohio) for only a short time, the author of Anniversary of the Laying of the this outstanding work. Unfortun this work for gifts to our families Born in Blood; Dungeon, Fire, and Sword; and A a Member of Barger Lodge No. 325 Cornerstone of the United States ately, the first printing has been and friends? For each $50.00 con Pilgrim's Path contributed more in that time than Capitol in the District of Columbia. "sold out;" however we are fortunate tribution to The Masonic Library most do in a lifetime. We shall feel his loss keenly, George F. Smith Because of the generosity of The to be able to offer copies of this first and Museum of Pennsylvania, $5.00 especially those who had the good fortune of being a Member of Palestine-Roxborough Lodge No. 135. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the printing to the Members of the of which is tax deductible, the donor able to call him friend as well as Brother! A memo outstanding work created by the Craft, their families, and friends. will receive one copy. For your con rial service was held on Wednesday, September 15, world renowned photographer Fred The Friends of The Masonic venience, please use the coupon in Cincinnati. Our Grand Secretary, Bro. Thomas J. Maroon (with Suzy Maroon, his Library and Museum were pleased shown on page 20. W. Jackson delivered one of the eulogies.

4 5 R. W.G.M. Fowler Named Provincial Deputy Masonic Temple One North Broad Street Grand Master, Royal Order Of Scotland Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 (215) 988-1909 Brother Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Ireland, various countr ies of with speculation t o the period before R.W. Grand Master of The Grand Europe, Canada, Australia, New authentic recorded history. The ear Lodge of Pennsylvania, has been Zealand, and the United States. liest written record of the Royal Masonic Car Window Screen selected Provincial Deputy Grand Membership is by invitation only, Order of Scotland is a Patent dated Master for the Royal Order of but welcomes inquiries by worthy July 22, 17 50, appointing the Grand The Committee on Masonic The window screens are available Scotland. The current Provincial Master Masons. It is the desire of Master of The Netherlands. It stat Education has designed and printed from the Office of Masonic Grand Master is Marvin E. Fowler. the Order to attract Brethren who ed that it was being issued in the the cardboard window screen that is Education at the Masonic Temple, The Royal Order of Scotland is a are worthy of being honored because ninth year of the signer's service as pictured. The window screen titled Freemasonru- ~ One North Broad Street, worldwide Masonic Order head of their services to Masonry, t heir Provincial Grand Master of London. "Freemasonry, A Way of Life" was Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598. The quartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, church, or their country. first available for purchase at the Awaij of life. §.~~- window screen "Freemasonry, A and having Provincial Grand Origin of the Royal Order of Masonic Education Booth during Way of Life" can be purchased by Lodges in Scotland, England, Scotland is a mystery st retching the September 25, 1993, Grand calling Mrs. Joanne Ford at (215) Master's Day. the Fraternity to the public. The 988-1909. The cost of the screen is We believe the window screen Committee on Masonic Education $3.50 plus postage. If Lodges desire serves two worthwhile purposes: to considers developing public aware to purchase large quantities as gifts, aid in keeping a car cool from the ness of Freemasonry as a continuing they can do so by contacting the Three Fifty-Year Masons Honored sun, and to spread the message of goal for all Masons. Masonic Education Office. Fifty-year Masonic Service Emblems were recently presented to three Members of Indiana Lodge No. 313 in Lodge Program Competition The Student Indiana, P A. Assisting the District Deputy Grand Essay Contest Master at the ceremony was a son of each of t he recipi The fifth annual Lodge Program very worthwhile programs by The annual Student Essay ents. Pictured left to right are: Bro. Frederick T. Hemphill, D.D.G.M., 39th Masonic Dist rict; fifty-year Competition, sponsored by the Members of the Fraternity. The Contest sponsored by the Members, Bros. Lee A. Sherwin, P .M., Sheldon K. Davis, Grand Lodge Committee on Committee has long recognized that Committee on Masonic Education Masonic Education will be held in interested Masons are very willing will be conducted in 1994 following and Eugene N. McCracken; and Gregory R. Sharp, W.M. Back row from left with their fathers are: Bros. David 1994. This competition has been to share knowledge of their beloved established procedures. All entries to the Meeting by his son David, a resident of Sherwin, Donald Davis, and James McCracken. held to aid Lodges in securing out Fraternity. must be presented to the Office of Connecticut. Other fifty-year Members unable to attend standing programs, especially for The R.W. Deputy Gr and Master, Masonic Education by February 1, Brothers Davis and McCracken live in the area, but include Bros. Sidney W. Boyd, David G. Buch anan , and the month of April, when Lodges are George H. Hohenshildt, has selected 1994. Bro. Sherwin, a resident of New York state, was brought Robert A. Graham. expected to provide Masonic the topic: ''Why Is Freeemasonry Application forms and instruc Education Programs. All programs Important in Pennsylvania and tions for participating seniors were ar e available from the Masonic Around The World?" for the 1994 distributed September 15, 1993. Education Office. program. This topic gives the Sufficient copies of entry materials R. W. G. M. Recognizes Ceremonial Mortar Board for In October of each year, Lodge Brethren much latitude for develop were sent to Dist rict Chairmen of programs are judged to determine ing a wide range of interesting pro Masonic Education for transmittal Planning Efforts Grand Lodge regional winners and a state winner grams. The Masonic Education to Worshipful Masters and at the Masonic Education Committee anticipates receiving Chairmen of Masonic Education in Conference in Elizabethtown, PA. many outstanding programs. each of the Lodges in Pennsylvania. This procedure has produced many The Committee on Masonic Education has changed the distribu tion procedures in an effort to secure Masons Save Lives more participation in the essay con test. We know Masons are active Pennsylvania Masons are now Members of their communities and donating blood throughout the can contact the schools directly. state. Bloodmobiles, sponsored by Senior class students in public, the MASONIC BLOOD DONOR parochial, and private schools are CLUB, are coming to Lodge halls eligible to enter the contest. Each and Scottish Rite Cathedrals. The club r eplaces blood used by our participant is asked to prepare a Membership in the MASONIC residents at the Masonic Homes in 1,500-word essay on the topic: BLOOD DONOR CLUB is open to Elizabethtown. Member ship in the "What Does 'Friend to Friend' Mean all Pennsylvania Masons, their wid Club is free. A donation of blood is To You?" A ceremonial mortar board of plate glass with the ows, and employees of the Grand required by the Mason or a substi The topic was selected by the Square and Compasses and "Friend to Friend" etched Lodge and its affiliated entities. tute donor. R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Br o. into the surface, was presented to the Grand Lodge by The Club's purpose is to encour For additional information write George H. Hohenshildt. Once again, Masonic District 42 and Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336 age Masons, their families, and to: Norman A. Fox, President, at 33 Masons of Pennsyl for use at groundbreaking ceremonies. Bro. James friends to donate blood for the good W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA vania are showing R . W. Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr., (standing Thompson, the Grand Lodge Instructor of Ritualistic of the communities they live in. The 19123 or call William W. Riley, their interest and right) stopped to say "thank you" and have lunch with Work, received the gift during a meeting in Gettysburg. Club also replaces blood for Secretary at (215) 356-1866. GIVE support for the youth the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument Pictured with the ceremonial mortar board are (left to Dedication Program and Parade Committee during the right): Bros. Victor J. Reale, W.M. of Good Samaritan Members to hospit als where THE GIFT OF LIF E - GIVE of the Common last of its several meetings at Good Samaritan Lodge in Lodge; Michael H. Gotshall, D.D.G.M. of District 42, and replacement or payment is required. BLOOD. wealth. Gettysburg. John Schwartz, J . W. of Good Samaritan Lodge. 6 7 Cornerstone, Dedication Ceremonies at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Photo Highlights of a Day full of History and Pageantry

DOCUMENTARY on PBS Ch.39 PBS Channel 39, WLVT-TV. Allen town, has sched uled the 27 minute "Friend to Friend" documentary, to be televised 10:30 p.m., Dec. 27.

8 9 Thousands Crowd Gettysburg, continued from page 1 to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument, join the parade, and attend the banquets, Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Another seventeen of the guests were Right Worshipful Grand Lodge Officers and five were Past Grand Masters from other Jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is the first private organization ever permitted to place a monument in a national historic site. NOVEMBER 1993 Thousands Came Early They came to Gettysburg by the thousands on early L E A D E R S H I P UPDATE No.4 Saturday morning for the historic unveiling and dedica tion of the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument. Then, in the afternoon, they came by the Will the Real Lodge Leaders Please Stand Up! tens of thousands, estimated to be more than 35,000, to cheer and applaud more than 3,500 participants in the two and one-half hour Masonic Dedication parade. The responsibility for positioning the Lodge for the twenty-first century is not placed on the present Lodge Elected Officers alone, but rather on a Leadership Team which is devel They were Freemasons and their families. They were through the gates of the beautiful Plaza to the National historians and Civil War buffs. They were hometown Cemetery Annex. oped. This also helps in the continuity and longevity of the strategic plan. folks and tourists. All came there to be part of The It will be difficult to duplicate anywhere the impres Using the IIIRAM I process, Facilitators help the Lodge Officers seek out the "real leaders" sive sight of the processional of a couple of hundred for in the Lodge, which always include the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior mally attired Freemasons opening ranks for the Warden, to develop the future of the Lodge. approach of the Right Worshipful Grand Master, The role of the Facilitator is threefold: Edward H. Fowler, Jr. The stirring ceremonies were set First and foremost, he works with the individual Lodges to against the focal point of the draped Monument in front guide them as they develop the team, design a vision, of three dozen massed American flags borne by uni establish goals, and develop a strategic plan. formed and plumed Knights Templar. Musical accompa niment was provided by the Zembo Shrine Band. It was Secondly, some assist in conducting all under sunny skies with sufficient breeze to ripple the various HIRAM I seminars that flags in their full splendor. are being held to help the Lodges in The Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument their renewal process. was awaiting its historic moment, draped in red, white, And lastly, it is hoped some Facili and blue bunting- the same bunting that a year earli tators will be willing to speak at er had covered the Washington-at-Prayer Statue in Lodge Meetings in their geographi Valley Forge for its rededication. When the bunting cal area about the HIRAM I program. parted for the unveiling, first there were gasps of appre ciation and then rising applause marked the revelation Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania's honor and tribute to the It is not necessary for any one person to of the touching, historically significant "Friend to serve in all of these areas. Brethren are Brotherhood of Man: "Friend to Friend - a Brotherhood Friend" scene recreated in bronze by sculptor Bro. Ron Undivided." Tunison. welcome to join us and help in one or more. An hour before the Dedication processional formed, In true Masonic Form, R.W. Deputy Grand Master Facilitators are beginning to be effective Steinwehr Avenue outside the fence of the Gettysburg George H. Hohenshildt, R.W. Senior Grand Warden in working with individual Lodges. (Please Facilitators, Brothers Michael Koplitz and Michael refer to the article "Hiram I Lodge Works Black, serve at the Foundations display during the National Cemetery Annex was overflowing with people Edward 0. Weisser and R.W. Junior Grand Warden Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Dedication at hoping to capture a choice location along the pathways James L. Ernette tested the Monument with the on ~eveloping a Strategic Plan" on the fol- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. and in the limited open areas surrounding the rows of Working Tools, declared the Monument to be Plumb, lowmg page.) graves of veterans of our nation's Level, and Square and reported the These Brethren can be the key in helping your Lodge get started toward its renewal. Our wars and conflicts. When the cere worthiness of the workmanship. Facilitators receive periodic training and re-training and are keenly aware that their role is mony was underway, not only was With the spreading of the Corn, to work with the Lodges, they are helpers or aides. They assist the Lodges, they do not dic the Cemetery Annex filled with peo Wine, and Oil, the Ceremony of the tate to them. Facilitators are not in charge, the Lodge Officers are! ple, but others stood several rows Laying of a Capstone in the Plaza at At the present time, thirty-six Brethren have been trained as Facilitators. They are: Bros. deep on the sidewalk outside the the base of the Monument, sealing of Kelly Armstrong of Parker, Charles Babcock of Elizabethtown, Lewis Ballew of Bethlehem, fence. a time capsule that contained William Beattie of Dunmore, Mike Black of Mohrsville, Lester Cottom of Everson, Herbert The atmosphere was awe-inspir Fraternal and historic items, the ded Davis of Philadelphia, Edward Davis of Lancaster, David Deatrich of Wyomissing H ills, ing as some fifty yards down the ication was completed. Dominick Dinunzio of Levittown, Howard Dobmeier of Erie, John Donati of Drums, Victor street, in the parking lot of the early In his Dedication Oration, Bro. Frederick of Pottstown, Paul Gray of Brookville, Howard Gurak of Philadelphia, Jerry American Dobbin House, the impres Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Grand Hamilton of Glenside, Errol Hawksley of Conyngham, Thomas Hisiro of Coraopolis, :J?avid sive processional of Freemasons Master reflected the spirit of the Kearns of Bentleyville, Charles King of Greensburg, Mike Koplitz of York, Gary Kuhch of organized and moved toward the Memorial and the purpose for which Mckean, Fred Livingston of West Middlesex, Douglas Loughrey of Harmarville, Daniel cemetery, led by a color guard of it was created and presented: Minnick of Meadville, D. Carl Peet of Lake Ariel, Pasquale Picariello of Hammonton, Edward DeMolay and Knights of Pythagoras "Is there anyone who can look youth. There was a respectful Reese of Lower Burrell, Tom Seger of Pittsburgh, Donald Snyder of Union City, George upon this larger-than-life statue of Susavidge of Philadelphia, Robert Thomas of Chambersburg, Richard Tracy of Fleetwood, silence as the crowd stood back and Brother Helping Brother without watched the formal procession pass George Vierkorn of Edinboro, Franklin· Wanamaker of Sellersville, and Paul Wolf of continued on page 18 Philadelphia. 10 -~:_.-~-

~-- _-,: Letters To The Editor Dear Bro. Hackney: nesses, I certainly could see many applications in A HIRAM I Lodge Works on Developing a Strategic Plan I am, finally, writing this promised letter. Just some of my own situations, as well. By Michael H. Koplitz, P.M., Facilitator what do I think of the HIRAM I program? It is the The ability of the Facilitators to communicate the most advanced idea that Freemasom·y has seen in a ideas to build on was a very big plus. The fact that The revitalization of Freemasonry in long time. This program is most important and I you were there to answer any and every question Pennsylvania consists of all Symbolic Lodges com believe it will enhance the operation of each Lodge that we needed answered made most everyone feel mitting to the renewal process. This process and the Officers who participate in the training ses more comfortable. Last but not least, the other men includes learning new leadership and manage sions. who will work with the Lodges made us feel that this ment skills followed by the development of a The decline in Membership in our beloved is a strong first step and the Grand Lodge is behind strategic plan by each Lodge. The HIRAM I Fraternity has me deeply concerned! I have worked us. Program offers this opportunity! very hard to stop this loss during my years as a In closing, I thank you again and the Grand Lodge Last year the Senior Warden of Zeredatha Member. I have been very active in other programs should feel very, very proud of the program, presen Lodge No. 451, Bro. Phillip C. Hamme, now the and as the Masonic Education Chairman for our dis ters, and the content. Worshipful Master, realized the need for the trict. The Membership report for 1992 was a shocker. Lodge to examine its current status as a viable The loss of over 4,400 Members tells us that we must Dear Brother Hackney: Brothers George E. Vierkorn, Howard E. Dobmeier, work harder and that we must follow up the HIRAM I Forgive me for the lateness of this letter. I did want organization. After a review of the present Donald A Snyder, Gary P. Kulich, and Thomas Seger, program with the Lodges who participate. to thank you and commend you for the Leadership Membership statistics and the drop in all HIRAM I facilitators, wait their turn to guick a por Thank you and Grand Master Fowler for the oppor and Management Development Seminar. Membership activity at Lodge events, the tion ofa Leadership Seminar. Worshipful Master, in consultation with the other tunity to have participated in this fantastic program. I was truly impressed with the location and facili driving force to implement such a plan. The ties but more importantly I was impressed with the Officers, determined that a process for revitaliza tion was necessary for the Lodge. team's methodology for building a consensus for Dear Brother Kent: top notch quality of the seminar leadership and partici the renewal process was to get the Past Masters First of all, please accept my apologies for not writ pants. As a IIIRAM I Lodge, they were invited to send together and present several charts and graphs ing sooner. I have been busy with one son graduating The trained Facilitators were well prepared and the Lodge Officers to attend a HIRAM I seminar from college, another heading to law school, and the made wonderful presentations. There was so much to for Leadership and Management training. The about the Membership situation and some data other son moving home for the summer. Along with be learned at the seminar, which also includes youT Worshipful Master and three of his Officers from the Masonic Renewal Task Force survey. work, Lodge activities, and life in general I have put insuring that no one would depart without a ground attended a HIRAM I seminar at Harrisburg. At (This information can be found in the off thanking you again for the opportunity of attend ing in Leadership and Management. that time, the Administrator of the Foundation, Membership Development Kit.) This helped show ing the HIRAM I seminar in Scranton. Do accept my heartfelt thanks for an extremely Bro. G. Kent Hackney, was asked by the them how important the renewal process was. I cannot give you folks enough praise for those two worthwhile weekend of learning and socializing. I Worshipful Master, to assign a Facilitator to The third meeting was with the Past Masters days worth of information! I can see how it will not departed with a great deal of respect for the program Zeredatha Lodge. Brother Kent assigned me to at which the Lodge's current condition was dis only pay off as far as our Masonic work is concerned, and the persons involved. work with the Lodge. cussed. Graphics and slides from the Membership but also in everyday life. Having three active busi- The role of a Foundation Facilitator, in the development kit helped the Brethren understand renewal process, is to assist the Lodge in develop the need to develop a strategic plan. It was diffi ing its strategic plan from the very beginning. A cult for some of the Brethren to accept the fact Thanks to the District Deputy New Film Added To HIRAM I Seminars strategic planning team was selected by the that if the Lodge is to become preeminent again, Grand Masters for Their Help We have received the latest Joel Barker Worshipful Master and the renewal process they must have a plan. The data was clearly pre sented and we made sure that all in attendance A big "Thank You" to the District Deputy Discovering The Future Series film, called began. Each member of the team was asked to Paradigm Pioneers. It is a perfect complement to commit to full participation on the team. The understood and supported the process. Our con Grand Masters for all of their help in recommend sensus building, for the acceptance and need of ing Brethren in their Districts to serve Lodges as the video tapes we have been using in the HIRAM I team members were not "assigned" to the team, Seminars. they were asked to join it. Members who are very the HIRAM I renewal process had begun. Facilitators. The next step was to present the same data to One of the goals of the Pennsylvania Masonic In this video, Joel Barker takes the viewer on a seriously interested in helping their Lodge toward journey through the process of pioneering change. renewal are the key to success. Volunteers will the Lodge Membership at a Stated Meeting. The Foundation For Leadership & Management, Inc., Strategic Planning Team believes that it is impor is to have at least one Facilitator in each of the He contrasts pioneers and settlers as two different work more diligently than assigned team mem types of individuals one of whom is always out bers. tant that the Lodge Membership fully under fifty-nine Masonic Districts in Pennsylvania. stands the current condition of the Lodge. Many At this time, we have reached forty-two percent front and the other asking "Is it safe out there?" The team has been meeting since April of this This film is being used at the IIIRAM I Seminars year. The first step was to develop the team's Members may be unaware of this. The team feels of our goal. ·Twenty-five Districts have that if the Brethren understand the current situa Facilitators who have been trained to help Lodges in conjunction with the Paradigm Module. mission. This mission, simply stated, was to develop a strategic plan which would: tion, they will want a plan on how they will "fix" as each develops a vision, sets goals, and creates a the problem and make their Lodge Member driven. strategic plan to serve the Lodge. 1. Enable the Lodge to stabilize its Member ship. In addition, the team wants to solicit the If you would like to be involved in this exciting HIRAM I LEADERSHIP UPDATE VOL. I. Membership for their ideas for solving the prob program or would like more information, please 2. Increase its Membership. NOVEMBER 1993, No.4 3. Increase the Membership's attendance and lems of the decline in Membership, their lack of talk to your District Deputy Grand Master, or call interest in attending Meetings, and taking an Bro. G. Kent Hackney at the Masonic Temple in EDITORIAL BOARD participation at Lodge events. Bro. G. Kent Hackney, Editor The mission was developed at the team's first active part in our Fraternity. Philadelphia at (215) 988-1960. Therefore, t wo sessions will be held for the Listed below are those Districts which have Bro. Robert G. Boone, Assoc. Editor meeting. In addition, the team developed a basic rule that it would follow. All parts of the strategic Membership to discuss their views and ideas with Facilitators (the number in parentheses indicates Bro. Joseph DiPinto, Jr. , Editorial Production Coordinator the team. Th e team feels that two sessions will how many Facilitators that District has at pre Bro. Michael Koplitz, Reporter plan would be agreed upon by the entire team. The second meeting of the team consisted of a be needed to give all interest ed Members an sent). (AU Article. of !he llnl.utl UPDATE become the propeny of the Grand Lodge.) opportunity to attend and share their ideas. District: B(1), C(3), D(1), E(1), 1(1), 3(1), Published by: discussion as to how to build consen sus among the Lodge Members. It is important that the cur The t eam members are diligently searching for 6(1), 7(3), 8(2), 10(1), 13(1), 14(1), 23(1), 24(4), R.W. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvanja rent active Membership agree with the develop ideas and suggestions that will help them in the 25(1), 30(2), 31(2), 38(1), 40(1), 42(1), 45(2), 52(1), One Masoruc Drive, Elizabethtown. PA 17022-2199 53(1), 54(1) and 57(1). ment of a strategic plan. They will become the (Continued on Next Page) A Strategic Plan Lodge No. 45 Presents Second Annual Scholarship Award (Continued from Preceding Page) Thomas J. Gintner, Jr., of Baldwin Borough, received planning process. The t eam will regularly seek ideas from the the second annual scholarship award in the amount of Membership. $500.00 from the Lodge No. 45 Educational Assistance Update sessions will be scheduled to share the current status of Fund on August 25, 1993, following their Stated Meeting the team's effort with the Lodge Members during the remainder of at the Oakland Masonic Temple in Pittsburgh. the planning process. Strategic planning will require more Thomas was recommended by his good friend and Members to help develop all sections of the plan. The team wants neighbor, Bro. William Pollock, Jr. The check was pre to include all Lodge Members who are sincerely interested in help sented by Bro. Norman R. Arthurs, P.M., Treasurer, ing to develop it. Currently, the team meets once a month in the PYF Representative; assisted by Bro. Hiram P. Ball, Lodge building. R.W.P.G.M.; Bro. Kenneth R. Behrend, D.D.G.M., 55th At this point, the team has viewed the videos in the Membership Masonic District; Bro. Clyde W. Zimmerman, Jr., of Development Kit and the Trainer Kit. They have seen the Brother Jesse J. Ferraro, Lodge No. Dormont Lodge No. 684, District 3 Deputy, Order of "Business of Paradigms" videotape supplied by the Foundation. 708, participates in the HIRAM I semi DeMolay; and the elected Officers of the Lodge. The paradigms of the Lodge have been discussed and the team nar held in Erie. Thomas was accompanied by his proud mother, Mrs. will determine those paradigms that need to be changed or Janet Gintner, who has been the sole support of him and removed. They will then present these suggestions to the Members. his younger brother, Tim. Thomas is a graduate of The renewal of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania is the necessary component for each of us to ensure Baldwin-Whitehall High School and is currently a Sophomore at Robert Morris College, where he is carry Front row left to right: Bro. Hiram P. Ball, R. W.P.G.M., Freemasonry's survival into the next century and beyond. The strategic planning process for the P.M; Mrs. Janet Gintner, Thomas J. Gintner, Jr., Bro. Symbolic Lodges that has been developed by the Foundation is the vehicle that will enable this process. ing a 3.29 GPA in Business Management. He is a Past Norman R. Arthurs, P.M.; Treasurer & PYF The leadership of the Lodge must want to start the renewal process! Then they simply have to contact Master Councilor ofTemplar Chapter, Order ofDeMolay Representative, Bro. Kenneth R. Behrend, D.D.G.M. 55th the Administrator of the Foundation. and has just received the Degree of Chevalier at Masonic District, P.M. Back row left to right: Bros. Allan Elizabethtown on October 30, 1993. J. Klemm, Acting Senior Warden; Jack B. Wilson, Thomas exemplifies the type of student that Lodge Worshipful Master; Clyde W. Zimmennan, Jr., District 3 Foundation Receives Tax-Exempt Status No. 45 is proud to help through their Educational Deputy, Order ofDeMolay; and Walter E. Koch, Jr., P.M; Assistance Program. Secretary. The Federal Internal Revenue Service has tributions made to the Foundation by individuals recently issued it's ruling on the Foundation's and corporations are tax deductible. application as a 501(c)3 entity. They have deter We are very pleased to have achieved this mile Grand Secretary Receives Medal mined that the mission and v i sion of the stone as we continue our journey of BUILDING Foundation qualifies it to be classified as exempt FOR THE FUTURE... TODAY! Brother Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Grand Secretary, Livingston, first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of from federal income taxes. This means that con- was presented the Chancellor Livingston Award of Merit New York. by the Grand Lodge of New York for outstanding contri Brother Livingston was elected and installed Grand butions in the field of Masonic literature, writing, and Master on March 4, 1784, and presided over the transi Additional Contributions Received for HtRAM I Program public relations. The Award was presented by M.W. tion from a Provincial Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge Grand Master Sheldon K. Blank at the New York of New York. He was a member of the committee that LODGE No. LODGE No. LODGE No. Metropolitan Breakfast where Bro. Jackson was the drew up the Declaration of Independence, and he admin 238 ...... $250.00 420 ...... 500.00 601 ...... 1,205.00 240 ...... 250.00 440 ...... 100.00 635 ...... 500. 00 speaker. istered the oath of office to Bro. George Washington, 277 ...... 1,000.00 448 ...... 1,000.00 The Award was first presented in 1974, and there President of the United States. He served as Secretary 328 ...... 225.00 578.1 In Memory or Philip K. Snyder). ....•. 25.00 ~i~ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:ggg:88 330 ...... 250.00 581 ...... 1,225.00 711 ...... 200.00 have been thirty-five recipients. Brother Jackson's was of Foreign Affairs, a member of the Continental 352 ...... 350.00 597 ...... 100.00 742 ...... 200.00 the first presented to a Member outside of the Congress and Chairman of the New York Convention 382 ...... 160.00 598 ...... 200.00 789 ...... 200.00 Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New York. called to consider the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. In addition, individuals and other appendant organizations have chosen to support this outstanding program for The Chancellor Livingston Award of Merit is present He later became Minister to France and negotiated the the future of Freemasonry: ed by the Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Louisiana Purchase. York to Members of his choosing, irrespective of rank or Congratulations and thanks to our Grand Secretary Coudersport Consistory, A.A.S.R...... $500.00 Lloyd V. Knox ...... 20.00 Grand Chapter, O.E.S ...... 100.00 Robert R. Bedillion ...... 20.00 title, who best exemplify the qualities and capacity for for all of his work on beh alf of (especially Pennsylvania) 1985 Past Masters, Sixth Masonic District ...... 519.12 Jack W. Pilgun, II ...... 20.00 accomplishment illustrated by Ch ancellor Robert R. Freemasonry! Grand Guardian Council ofPA., I.O.J.D ...... 100.00 Karl J. Ferrell ...... 35.00 Sam Simon ...... 25.00 Frank Demshar ...... 10.00 Robert E. Hemmis ...... lO.OO H. L. Knappenberger, Jr...... 25.00 DeMolay Leaders Become Masons Randall Fry...... 5.00 Francis T. Riggs ...... 20.00 Kelley Crooks ...... 50.00 B. Kellar Stewart (In Memory of Blaine K. Stewart) ...... 25.00 Four Senior DeMolays became Master Masons of L.A. Christensen ...... 20.00 Lewis G. Hause (In Memory of Samuel Portney)...... 25.00 Casiphia Lodge No. 551, Mount Joy, in June. In the D. Everett Plance ...... 20.00 Glenn E. McNary ...... 25.00 Richard B. Dimmack ...... 25.00 Michael H. & Sandra J. Koplitz ...... 25.00 photograph, left to right: front row, Bros. Steven R. Robert W. Jordan ...... 10.00 John & Gertrude Baxter (In Memory of George A. Avery, Myers, a former Member of Huntingdon Chapter; James R. Emerick ...... 10.00 R.W.P.G.S.) ...... 100.00 Steven J. Smith, then presiding as DeMolay State Master Councilor; Scott M. Arnst, Past State Master Are you helping to Build for the Future ... Today? Put your Lodge or your name on the Grand Master's List of Councilor; and Jesse Spence, all former Members of contributors to llmAM I and be a part of the future, today. Please make your contribution check payable to The Lancaster Chapter. In the back row: present and par Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Leadership and Management, Inc., and mail to: ticipating in the Work, Bros. W. Scott Stoner, G. Kent Hackney, Administrator, One North Broad St., Phila., PA 19107-2598 or phone: (215) 988-1960. R.W.P.G.M.; Samuel C. Williamson, R.W.P.G.M. and Executive Officer for DeMolay in Pennsylvania; and Jay W. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District No. 1. 11 ...... &. I I One Masonic Drive One l.iasonic Drive ~ Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2199 ~ n Eli=abethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2199 r (717) 367-1121 :Mt-t:r n Ma5ol)ic Holl)e5 (717) 367-1121 :Mt-t: Ma5ol)ic Holl)e5 Independent Living Community Grand Master Fowler Cuts Ribbon For Village Green Apartments MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - AUGUST 30, 1993 FUTURE PLANS TO SERVICE THE FRATERNITY ANNOUNCED On Saturday, September 25, 1993, Grand Master's The Committee on Masonic Homes, having evaluated ALL COTTAGES AND APARTMENTS RESERVED Day started off with the excitement of the Ribbon the best method of providing children's services, will be Cutting Ceremony at the Village Green Apartments by moving the Children's Home program into ranch and Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Chairman of the two-story houses on the grounds. As children move into Committee on Masonic Homes, along with members of their new homes, their original buildings will be reno the Committee on Masonic Homes. vated during 1994 for adults. The resulting apartments This building originally was constructed to house will be similar to those of the Village Green. Priority nurses who worked at the Masonic Health Care Center. waiting lists are being developed at this time for indi The Committee on Masonic Homes decided in 1992, that viduals interested in independent living in rental apart with the limited number of employees still residing in ments. this building, better use of the building would be for The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, through the rental apartments for Members of the Fraternity and Committee on Masonic Homes, has been actively evalu their families. ating what services the Fraternity is looking for today as This new area of service provides twenty-four one well as into the future. This was most recently accom bedroom and three efficiency apartments that are avail plished by a survey sent to a random sampling of 10,000 able on a rental basis. Residents in the Village Green Masons of age sixty-two years and older. The results Apartments have parking for their vehicles adjacent to indicate a strong interest in rental apartments and the building and have the option of one meal or all three interest in additional independent living cottages. meals in the Gr and Lodge Hall Dining Room. Several outreach programs are being reviewed that Hundreds of individuals toured the Village Green would assist Members and their families on a short-term Apartments on Gr and Master's Day. The response has or outpatient basis. Based upon the interest expressed been so positive that the Committee on Masonic Homes, by the survey results, these services will be reviewed for WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE???? SIGN UP NOW!! based on this information as well as the results of the implementation over the next year by the Committee on Now that all of the cottages and apartments have been ~------~ survey to Members of the Fraternity conducted in May Masonic Homes and staff of the Masonic Homes in an reserved in the Independent Living Community, the INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY and June of 1993, has decided to continue to expand this effort to continue to meet the needs of the Masonic need to move ahead with your retirement plans is even type of service by making rental apartments available in Fraternity and its families. greater. This is why it is so important to be listed on the PRIORITY LIST Please send me information on how to apply for an other existing buildings on the grounds. Priority List so you will be ready when we call you for application for the Priority List. (PLEASE PRINT) ------~ the cottage or apartment of your choice. VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS Wouldn't you like to be a part of these festivities some Name PRIORITY LIST day? Our "Country Fair" is just one of the many activi Please send me information on how to apply for an ties that you can join in for a special day of fun. Address application for the Priority List. (PLEASE PRINT)

Name City/Stateflip PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Address Telephone Number Including Area Code The I.L.C. Marketing Office hours are: Monday City/State/Zip through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., except holidays. RETURN TO: Independent Living Community Weekends by appointment. Telephone: 1-800-676-6452. Masonic Homes Telephone Number Including Area Code Tours of the Clubhouse are available seven days a week One Masonic Drive by Resident Tour Guides. Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 RETURN TO: Village Green Apartments One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199

Special Notice Registered Architect Needed At The Masonic Homes The Committee on Masonic Previously, the policy had been if Homes is pleased to continue to The Masonic Homes at to providing a well-thought-out and tion about this interesting opportu Homes, at their meeting held on admitted to the Masonic Homes, modify the mission of the Masonic Elizabethtown is seeking a regis designed r etirement community. nity to serve the Masonic Frater October 1, 1993, approved a new and the residents decided to leave Homes to best meet the needs of the tered architect to become a part of Qualified applicants must be cur nity, please contact: policy allowing individuals to be they would not be able to come back Fraternity. the staff. This individual will be rent with the Americans with admitted for rehabilitation services to the Masonic Homes. This policy For information contact: designing the renovations to exist Disabilities Act (ADA), Life Safety, Human Resources Department to the Masonic Health Care Center continues except for rehabilitation Admissions Office ing buildings and designing new and Department of Health regula Masonic Homes and discharged back to their homes services, which will be available if a Masonic Homes construction to meet the needs of tions and must have experience One Masonic Drive while still maintaining their eligibil health care bed is open and there is One Masonic Drive the Fraternity and its families. This with the development of indepen Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 ity for future admission to the not a waiting list. Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 is an exciting opportunity to be part dent living apartments and cottages 717/361-4522 Masonic Homes. The Committee on Masonic 717/367-1121, extension 33101 of a team of professionals dedicated for the elderly. For more informa- EOE 12 13 ...&. ...&. I """ . I """' One ~iasonic Drive One Masonic Drive r ~ 1 Eli:abethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2199 r ~ 1 Eli:abethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2199 :Mt-t: Ma5ol)ic Holl)e5 (717) 367-1121 :Mt-t: Ma5ol)ic Holl)e5 (717) 367-1121 Grand Master's Day Admissions Policy September 25, 1998 The Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 1. Inpatient and outpatient care will be provided on a is owned and operated by The Grand Lodge of Free and non-discriminatory basis; all patients will be admit Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania whose existence ante ted and r eceive care without regard to race, color, dates both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, United States of America. or h andicap (which includes but is not limited to The admission to the Masonic Homes of Lodge persons with AIDS or HIV infection). Members, their wives, widows, mothers, sisters, and 2. All patients will be assigned to rooms, floors, and never married daughters is governed by the Committee sections without regard to r ace, color, national ori on Masonic Homes, Members of which are elected by the gin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, or handicap Grand Lodge. The Committee approves or disapproves (which includes but is not limited to persons with applications for admission solely on the basis of need AIDS or HIV infection). and does not discriminate by reason of the race, color, 3. Employees will be assigned to patient services with national origin, ancestry, religious cr eed, sex, age, or out r egard to the race, color, national origin, ances handicap of the applicant. Applications for admission to try, religious creed, sex, age, or handicap (which the Masonic Homes by Members of the Lodges of the includes but is not limited to persons with AIDS or Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of HIV infection) of either the patient or employee. Pennsylvania, their wives, widows, mothers, sisters, and 4. Staff privileges will not be denied professionally never married daughters are also received by the qualified personnel on the basis of race, color, Committee on Masonic Homes and approved or disap national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, proved on the same basis. The admission to the Masonic or handicap (which includes but is not limited to Homes of the approved applicants of the Most person with AIDS or HIV infection). Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of 5. All facilities of this institution will be used without Pennsylvania is governed by the Committee on Masonic regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, reli Homes in the same manner as is the admission of the gious creed, sex, age, or handicap (which includes but approved applicants of the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of is not limited to persons with AIDS or HIV infection). Pennsylvania. 6. Transfers, discharges, and room assignments will No person shall on the grounds of race, color, nation not be made on the basis of race, color, national ori al origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, or handicap gin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits (which includes but is not limited to persons with of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the pro AIDS or HIV infection); however, any patient may vision of any care or service at the Masonic Homes at request to upgrade the room assigned and/or select Elizabethtown. ed at any time for any reason provided that the Specifically the above includes, but is not limited to, room requested is readily available and the patient the following characteristics: is financially able to pay for the r equested room.

Questions and Answers on Admissions Policy Following are the most frequently asked questions 3. QUESTION: I transferred my Membership from about the Masonic Homes: another Jurisdiction . How long until I would be 1. QUESTION: Do I t urn over all of my money to eligible to apply for admission to the Masonic the Masonic Homes? Homes? ANSWER: No. The Committee on Masonic ANSWER: Currently admission to the Masonic Homes changed this policy more than five years Homes r equires a Master Mason to be a Member ago. Residents applying for admission to the for five years prior to applying for admission. Masonic Homes have all of the options available This five years does not apply to a widow of a that they would at any other retirement commu Master Mason ifh e died prior to being a Member nity. Residents can pay their bills themselves or for five years. a family member, legal guardian and/or a bank 4. QUESTION: Does this mean that if I would be may perform these services. a Member for twenty years in anot her 2. QUESTION: What happens to the estate of a Jurisdiction that this would not count? r esident who passes away? ANSWER: That is correct. It is only the time ANSWER: The r esident's estate is distributed one has been a Member of a Pennsylvania Lodge. according to the Will. The Masonic Homes does 5. QUESTION: How do I apply for admission to not receive any of the remainder of the estate the Masonic Homes? unless the deceased has mentioned the Masonic ANSWER: For admission to the residential Homes in the Will. continued on page 19 14 15 1244 Bainbridge Road Masonic Temple Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-9423 One North Broad Street loutl) Foul)datiol) (717) 367-1536 Druy al)d Alcol)ol Foul)datiol) Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 988-1978

Scholarships Awarded Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. Scholarship Awarded It is also our pleasure to report to you on the Bro. Carl George K Haines, Jr. John E. Ormando and W. Stenberg, Jr., R.W.P.G.M., Scholarship Fund. Our W.M. Shiloh Lodge 558, first recipients of scholarships are Ada J. Bickert from Anastasia M. Gottshall Richard H. Disque II, and Marvin A D.D.G.M., District No. 12 the Spring-Ford School District and Brian Reddy from Cunningham, Sr. the Philadelphia School District. Brother Stenberg D.D.G.M., District 6 founded the D&A Foundation in 1985. These two bright, creative young people have strug gled against tremendous odds to create successful school experiences and stable family lives. They have also been helpful to other students in the Student Assistance Program. Left: Bro. James L. Ernette, R.W.J.G.W. and President of D&A Foundation, Ms. Ada Bickert, Mr. Brian Reddy Since they have worked through their problems, one (Scholarship recipients) and Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., teacher describes them as the type of students teachers R. W. Grand Master. dream of and if they are lucky, encounter once, maybe twice, in their careers. These young people possess Bickert will be attending Immaculata College and Mr. maturity, common sense, a responsible image, motiva Reddy will be attending West Chester University. Our tion, and a sense of direction about their future. Ms. heartfelt congratulations to both of them! First Masonic Freedom Run and Walk A Success Richard J. Stemmler, D.D.G.M., District No. 30, Grand Masters played a Dawn E. Bickerstaff, and tremendous leadership role Charles C. McWilliams, W.M., throughout, as did the Shidle Lodge No. 601 Most Worshipful Prince Joseph F. Acton, D.D.G.M., Hall Grand Lodge and its District No. 31 and William Herr, Father, Tracy Lynn Herr Masonic Bodies. Thanks Geary Lee O'Neil and Ernest Weierick, D.D.G.M., District No. 20 are due to Bros. Fowler, Ernette, and Prince Hall M.W. Grand Master, The Educational Endowment Fund Committee of The Karen will attend Slippery Rock University to study Pennsylvania Youth Foundation reviewed one hundred Physical Education. Roland K. Lee. We also eighty-nine applications this year. Statistically, one thank Acting Governor Anastasia M. Gottshall, Lansdale, granddaughter Mark Singel for his sup- Bro. Anthony J . Garvey, hundred twenty-two came from females, and sixty-seven L eft: Bro. Roland K Lee, M. W. Grand Master, Prince Hall of our late Bro. Donald R. Corriston, a Member of Shiloh port. A special thanks to Manager D&A Founda from males. One hundred and twenty-five applicants Grand Lodge, Mark Bingel, Acting Governor, and Bro. Lodge No. 558. She is a Member of Penn Valley Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R . W. Grand Master. LuLu Shrine Temple, tion presents a check to had no Masonic Youth group affiliation. Eighteen Rainbow Assembly No. 153. Anastasia will attend Ms. Nellie Warriner (left), DeMolays, ten Job's Daughters, and thirty-six Rainbow Pyramid Shrine, and Delco of Woodrock Against Philadelphia College of Bible to study Elementary Your Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for the Girls made application. Scholarships were awarded on Education and Bible Studies. Grotto for the entertain- Drugs, for the proceeds the basis of a competitive review of academic achieve Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children ment clowns, band, from the Masonic Free- Tracy L. Herr, Altoona, daughter of Bro. William E. is pleased to report to you on the first Masonic Freedom mounted patrol, and dom Run/Walk. ment, financial need, fraternal involvement, and other Herr, Sr., a Member of Hiram Lodge No. 616. She is a activities. Scholarship awards have been made to the Run and Walk h eld in Philadelphia on June 27. It is marching units. Member of Altoona Rainbow Assembly No. 14. Tracy with pride that we announce that the Run and Walk We would like to extend a special thanks to St. John's following: will attend Penn State University-Altoona Campus to study Chemistry. raised over $23,000. This enabled the Drug and Alcohol Lodge No. 115 who supplied a luncheon of steak an_d $2,500 Grand Master's Scholarships Foundation to give over $12,000 to the Philadelphia ribs, corn on the cob, salad, and beverages at their Dawn E. Bickerstaff, North Huntingdon, daughter community. The money will be used to carry on the good expense for all at a beautiful boathouse along the Vanessa Venezia, Grove City, daughter of Bro. John of Bro. Robert G. Bickerstaff, a Member of Shidle Lodge works being done by the Anti-Drug and Alcohol groups. A. Venezia, a Member of Grove City Lodge No. 603. She No. 601. She is a Member of Irwin Rainbow Assembly This event was conceived with the attitude of Masons is a Member of Grove City Rainbow Assembly No. 96. No. 42. Dawn will attend Dickinson College to study working hand-in-hand with our community to promote a Vanessa will attend Allegheny College to study Biology English. better society. We far surpassed our expectations for a (Pre-Med). Angela L. Borger, Orrtanna, granddaughter of Bro. first-time event. John E. Ormando, Wilkes-Barre, son of Bro. John J. Harry D. Borger, a Member of Patmos Lodge No. 348. R.W. Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr., and our Ormando, a Member of Lodge No. 61 in Wilkes-Barre. She is a Member of Job's Daughters Bethel No. 12 in president, R.W. Junior Grand Warden James L. Ernette John will attend Seton Hall University to study Pre Gettysburg. Angela will attend Albright College to set the tone for the entire day with their high spirits and Optometry. study Psychobiology. enthusiasm. Over 1,000 participants demonstrated to Geary Lee O'Neil, Belle Vernon, son of Bro. Geary the community good physical fitness as opposed to a $1,000 Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Scholarships Crossing the finish line (left): Bro. Roland K Lee, M. W. O'Neil, is a Member of Fay-West Chapter, Order of lifestyle of drug addiction and alcoholism. Grand Master Prince Hall Grand Lodge; Bro. Edward H. Karen S. Strus, Oil City, granddaughter of Bro. DeMolay. Geary will attend Penn State University to There are so many people to thank for making this Fowler, Jr., R. W. Grand Master; and Bro. James L. Delmar Sharrar, a Member of Petrolia Lodge No. 363. study Agriculture and Forestry. day such a success. The Philadelphia area Lodges, Ernette, R. W. Junior Grand Warden, and President of Masonic Bodies, and Philadelphia area District Deputy D&A Foundation. 16 17 Masons-At-Sight, continued from page 3 Father To Son Brochure ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION Lodge No. 596, Souderton; Junior Warden- Bro. Robert P.M., Radiant Star Lodge No. 806, Southampton; Guides The Father To Son Brochure, pictured at the Luncheon L. Craut, P.M. MacCalla Lodge No. 596, Souderton; - Bro. Michael Imperial, W.M., W.K. Bray Lodge No. left, was first distributed at the Friend to Friend December 27, 1993 Treasurer -Bro. John E. Hankinson, Newtown Lodge 410, Hatboro, and Bro. Richard W. Davis, Doylestown Masonic Memorial Monument Dedication events Harrisburg, PA No. 427; Secretary - Bro. Charles H. Carter, P .M., W.K. Lodge No. 245, and Alternates, Bro. Alfred Krout, W.M., in Gettysburg by the Grand Lodge Committee on Bray Lodge No. 410, Hatboro; Senior Deacon - Bro. Carl MacCalla Lodge No. 596, Souderton, and Bro. Emil P. Masonic Education. The brochure was designed L. Swope, P.M., Doylestown Lodge No. 245; Junior Gatone, S.W., MacCalla Lodge No. 596, Souderton. as a Working Tool for Masonic fathers who want Xarne Deacon- Bro. John H. Cole, S.W. , Radiant Star Lodge A portion of the Master Mason's Degree was to enlighten their sons to ask to join the No. 806, Southampton; Senior Master of Ceremonies - Conferred on the Grand Master's son, Bro. Geary O'Neil, Fraternity. Bro. Donald A. Sacks, S.W., W.K. Bray Lodge No. 410, as well as the complete Master Mason's Degree on the The brochure can be secured at no cost by con Lodge 1'\o. Hatboro; Junior Master of Ceremonies - Bro. Jerry J. Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl tacting the Office of Masonic Education at the Hamilton, P.M., Radiant Star Lodge No. 806, vania, Bro. Ernest W. Preate, Jr., by R.W. Grand Master Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Address Southampton; Pursuivant - Bro. John H. Kohler, P.M., Edward H. Fowler, Jr. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598. If you wish to Bristol Lodge No. 25; Chaplain - Bro. Albert P. Schmidt, order by phone, call Mrs. Joanne Ford at (215) 988-1909. City/State/Zip The Committee was pleased with the com ments of Masons receiving the brochure. Both the Father to Son brochure and the Presidents Telephone York Rite Bodies THE PENNSYLVANlA FREEMASON sections of the Masonic Homes the application request goes to your and lovingly." Ch apter , Council, and VOL. XL NOVEMBER 1993 NO. 4 Lodge Secr etary who will forward the request to the Masonic Publication No. USPS 426-140 Homes' Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will then put an GRAND MASTE R'S "It is the r eflection of those values Commandery all in Regalia - were Issued Quarterly ... and as a tribute to the men who present in large numbers. Scottish Admissions Counselor in touch with you to start the admission BANQUET Fall issue of 1993 at the Masonic Homes, process. lived and died for them, that the Rite Valleys participated, including Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and The Right Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted a live tableau of historically cos Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient 6. QUESTION: How long will I have to wait to be admitted to the Enclosed is my check for $_ _ ---:--: and Honorable Fraternity of Free and for tickets at $20.00 each for Masons of Pennsylvania has sought tumed participants from Reading Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Homes? to portray in the "Friend to Friend and a group from Merchantville, the Grand :Master's Banquet to be held Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging. ANSWER: The waiting list varies depending upon the area of ser at 6:30p.m., December 27, 1993, in the Masonic Memorial Monument." N.J. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS vice at the Masonic Homes. Auditorium of Zembo Temple, Harris There were units from the Shrine Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr. Currently, at the Masonic Health Care Center, we are able to burg, PA Brotherhood on Parade Temples across the state. R. W. Grand Master Bro. George H. Hohenshildt admit within a short period of time which varies from one day to Make your check payable to the Grand Freemasonry on parade filled the Especially large contingents were R. W. Deputy Grand Master three months. Lodge ofPA. streets of Gettysburg as the color from Zembo, Syria, LuLu, J affa, and Bro. Edward 0. Weisser The congregate and personal care area has a longer waiting list R. W. Senior Grand Warden guard of DeMolay and Knights of Rajah. The Mounted Patrols from Bro. James L. Ernette that varies between two to five years. This is one of the reasons the Pythagoras youth and the Knights LuLu and Rajah joined to parade as R. W. Junior Grand Warden Committee on Masonic Homes has been looking at other alterna Templar with the massed American one unit. Among the Units was the Bro. Marvin G. Speicher tive services to reduce that waiting list. Many of the individuals on Name R. W. Grand Treasurer flags led some 3,500 participants Shriners Hospital float. Bro. Thomas W. Jackson the waiting list are able to live independently such as in the Village along the two-mile line of march. Youth added their spirit to the R. W. Grand Secretary Green Apartments. Lodge No. The highly spirited tone of the parade. There were DeMolay, EDITORIAL BOARD The Village Green Apartments and the Independent Living parade was set by the Yankee Knights of Pythagoras, Rainbow for Bro. William J. Prazenica Community are currently full; however, we are developing a prior Editor Rebels Drum and Bugle Corps serv Girls, and Job's Daughters. Bro. Fred D. Rissinger ity waiting list for future openings as well as to determine other Address ing as the lead musical unit of Rainbow Girls drew special Associate Editor services we should develop. Division I. R.W. Grand Master applause for their appearance, Bro. John H. Platt, Jr. Associate Editor City/State/lip Fowler in a convertible, preceded by which was as striking as a rainbow. Bro. Blaine F. Fabian the Grand Sword Bearer, headed Each young lady was dressed in a Editorial Production Coordinator Annual Grand Communication and Grand Master's Banquet the division, followed by the Grand color of the rainbow and they (All articles and photos become the property Lodge Officers and Party and distin marched in columns of colors. of Grand Lodge.) Set for Harrisburg, December 27 Telephone (Area Code) guished guests. There were Civil War Re-enact Distribution Office ·· Mailing Address MASONIC HOI\IES The Annual Grand Communication of The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Please include a stamped, self-addressed Blue Lodges were on parade in a ment groups parading. Leading the One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 envelope. Mail t~: is sch eduled to be held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd Street, sight that will long be remembered. contingent of history buffs was the Published By: The Office of the Grand Master R.W. Grand Lodge ofPA Harrisburg, PA., beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27. Following the purple-Aproned Civil War Masonic Association- a The Masonic Temple District Deputy Grand Masters were national organization of Civil War One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 Tickets for the Grand Master's Banquet are available for $20.00 per per Postmaster son and will be sold through Lodges in the greater Harrisburg ar ea or the One North Broad Street Blue Lodge Masons by the hundreds. enthusiasts who are Masons. Send address changes to above. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 First, there was a bloc of Worshipful It all came together to present a Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, PA Grand Master's Office on a first request basis. Early reservations are Masters, then Senior Wardens, Dedication, gigantic par ade, and encouraged. See coupon this page. 18 19