Fulfilling Volunteer Opportunities Abound At All Masonic Homes' Locations page 14 The PENNSYLVANIA 1\T VOWMEL MAY 2003 NUMBER 2 Bm. nncl <~en. The Grand Master's \\infield Scott llancock: Charity Lodge No. 190 Medallion for 2003 , S01r ... is a striking symbol ht:ru .. ;>UJJ~' page 4 that pays tribute Bro. and Gen. ,John Frederick Hartranft: to America's Charity Lodge No. 190 heroic Brethren I dd D1~crpli ,arian uuverno page 5 whose service to their country and . r countrymen ·ed forth
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A.!.\11. TillS FOI~M TO; Offi~c ctr 01ft J•t:umhvt Mawuk llc~mt•s 01w Mallt>nit UriH! P.liLUbt!lhlo~n, 11,\ 110"l;l ------~------=~------·· BRETHREN, On the Cover... Inside Thi~ Issue Golden Opportunities to The Grand Master's Medallion for 2003 he severe Winter made this FEATURES Spring seem more beauti Preserve Our Heritage! II is traditional for a Grand Master's Medallion to be The R.W. Grand Master's Word To The Craft...... 2 Tful, bountiful and promis ing. With Spring came the her·l·tage (her';l-tij) n ... 1, Property designed <1t his d i reel ion to identify his administra Golden Opportunities to Preserve Our Heritage ...... 3 reassurance of renewed growth, that is or can be inherited: tNHERI· tion on the one sur f<~ce the enjoyment of pleasantly TANCE. 2. Something passed down and to renect h istory, ph i The Grand Master's Medallion for 2003 ...... 3 warm days, and the optimism from preceding generations: TRADI· for bountiful harvests as the TION. 3. The status gained by a per losoph)' and vision for the Bro. and Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock ...... 4 t:raternily in this jurisdic· year goes forth. I feel the same son through birth: BIRTHRIGHT tion on the reverse. Pennsylvania -· a reassurance of (Webster's II New College Dictionary] The Grand Master's Medal· Brethren Act Quickly to Save the Life of W. M ...... 7 renewed g rowth from the lion for 2003 is a striking sym. impact of Operation Rescue/ By its very definition, we verify the vitality bol that pays tribute to America's Military Service an Allowable Cause lor heroic Brethren whose service to Non.Payment of Dues ...... ? Recovery, a pleasantly warm of preserving the heritage of Freemasonry their count,·y and their coun1ry· fellowship among the Brethren and the need to pass it from generation to men was ca rried forth w ith Friend to Friend Monument Anniversary ...... 8 as I travel, and an optimism that comes from the strong Fratemal generation in its untarnished magnificence. support across I he jurisdiction. Our world-renowned Masonic Temple in courage, integrity and distinc· Capitalize on Opportunity: Rescue/Recovery ...... ? Much like na ture has to take its course, the seeds of Operation Res· Philadelphia is a treasure that represents l ion. R.W. Grand Master Mar· vin A. Cunningham, Sr. selected Western PA Charity Golf Tourney...... 1 2 cue/Recovery had to be planted and nurtured. Now, those seeds are and reflects the traditions and values of sprouting. Many of our Blue Lodges that hadn't seen Petitions in a nearly three centuries of Freemasonry in the outstanding Pennsylvania "Friend to Friend" Opportunities Exist Within the long time are busy conferring Degrees. Many are quality young Pennsylvania; therefore, endowing that MiisOn and Civil War Gene,·al and "Mission of Love" ...... •...... 1 3 men becoming Masons before they leave for college or to don a uni treasure is Indeed vital. Passing it along to Brother Winfield Scott Hancock to form, Our Membership Chairman, Brother john E. Adams, Jr., our Brethren of tomorrow is a Masonic adorn the Medallion as a hero typifying Volunteer Opportunities Abound at All Masonic those attril>utes. Homes' Locations ...... 14 reports in this issue that Operation Rescue/Recovery is advancing responsibility and a Fraternal tradition. membership development from "Winter to Spring" and the days for There is a niche for everyone in ' Preserv. Grand Master Cunningham explained: 'He represents the ideals First Residents in Retirement Living at Sewickley ... 18 harvest are at hand. ing Our Heritage' at the Masonic Temple in that Freemasons hold dear and cherish most - 'Love of God' and to worship I lim as we desire and in any church of our choosing, 'Love Fellowship and the Bonds of Brotherhood are everywhere. That either the Gold Book Society or the Philan· Treasures ol the Temple...... 1 9 of Country' and lo serve it to the fu llest, and 'Love of fraternity' was obvious during the three days of reunions with our Brethren in thropic Society! and to practice those principles taught l>y it in taking good men Florida. As we greeted more than 1,000 Brethren and their ladies, it For a donation of SSOO or more, your Masons of Note ...... 20 and making them better: was a special privilege for me to present 50· Year Emblems of Gold to name will be inscribed in 'The Cold Book" llro. l lancock was a n ative of Montgomery County and g rew up Masonic Gift Shop ...... 20 51 proud Masons. that will be prominently displayed in the in the Nol'ristown area near where Grand MtiSter Cunningh am I find the same warmth and enthusiasm wherever I travel across Masonic Temple. Of course, a donation of Younger Masons ...... 2 1 now resides. lie beca me a m ember o f Charity Lodge No. 190, NOr· Pennsylvania. It is important for me to meet and talk to as many any amount will be appreciated and for that ristown (now in Jeffersonville) in 1859. lie was a contem porary R.W. Grand Master's Calendar ...... 22 Brethren as I can. There are many Lodge anniversaries and special your name will be listed in the Masonic events during the remainder of the year. Please check the Grand Temple's official "Gold Book Ledger.' Gold llrothcr in Charity Lodge of anolher Civil War hero, Gen. and Llro. The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award .. 23 M aster's calendar on page 22 to know when and where there will be Book Society income will be used for ongo Joh n Frederick Hartranft. a celebration in your area and join us. I look forward to greeting you. ing maintenance, repairs, and renovations Photograph o f General llancock used on the front cover is from G.M.'s Charity Golf Outing East ...... 23 I am optimistic that we've passed through the "Winter" and are in at the Masonic Temple. the U.S. Military lllstory Archives, West Point, N.Y. the blossoming "Spring" for our Fraternity. I base my optimism on The Philanthropic Society Endowment lllf PCJINS'IIYA/IIAIRCCMASON ~ YOLL N#t 2003, 110. ! ~ Ml..iotllo.UIIS<~I40 · ...,.!1))31Mof the strong personal and financial support ot the Brethren, the Family Fund also welcomes donations of any ---·~....., of Freemasonry, and friends. In Freemasonry, service to mankind is amount in any form, for which your name lloo-o.t...-~um... _...., paramount - a heritage that we must preserve. I hope you read and will be entered into that Society's Ledger. If Gtood Ollko" todto acted upon the information in the brochure about the Gold Book your donation is $250,000 or more, your -~<...... l<.t•-• ..... Slooo I, t WDIJ*r&ool- Society and the Philanthropic Society that was inserted in the last name will be placed on a plaque to be -~ .....lo,UW.bi issue of this magazine. If you haven't responded already, please read mounted on The Philanthropic Wall to be ~"'""'--61--6.\oO<~(W:6ttol- the "Colden Opportunities" article on the adjoining page. I hope installed in the Masonic Temple. The dona. o..IILilo!\t•limi- you will consider making your tax.deductible contribution now. tions received by this Society will be put TIM ,...,,,,..;. ,,_..., <- " Thank you, Brethren, for your support. May you have smooth sail into an endowment fund and no money -l""' l'IUG.M; f.M;Ui« o.- ~o~on, oo.~M.. ""o.fll-.cw.o.:-· f.M; ""'""~·.-. •.~~: ing in all that you do. God Bless America! will be used until there is S10 million in the wt l 1-.-K...... 1:.11: IINl Mcfoldoo; fund. After that tlme, only the Income from - L - · Ill., lor M. lpooolb c-1003 n.. t.w. Gr_. ta4t- f.LUL .r ,_,._. the fund w ill be used as needed_ Sincerely and Fraternally, ~ ,...... ~ ~ ..... ~- To send a donation, address either 'The "'""""""',-...... ·HOI em..._....,.,. lf141.1011.'""'...... ,....,.,_...... _.. ,..,..., .. "~t.lpt Gold Book Society' or 'The Philanthropic Society,' c/o The Masonic Temple, One ,...... _ ...... _, ...... '"""'"" ~ .,... "...... ,.._ ,;,_,.,...... ··-~~ ,...,..,...... ,,...,...,...... ~-.._,~., ...... ~ ...... ,...... ,. rd. North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, ffl,..,Hif'l *II ...._, ..I tr, 19107·2598. For more information, call ...,...... _, cl• n. ,_,.,..,,...... , M tlrvin A. Cunningham, Sr., o..-.....Dl., llt...... ,, 170fl·119t the Societies at (21 5) 988·0567 or e·mail R.W. Grand Master [email protected].
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An equestrian statue of Maj. E.ra.Vt sc dttr • HE;rc SitOE;r6 Leader ... Gen . John F. Hartranft • • • unveiled on Friday, May 12, Disciplinarian ... 18 9 9, .stand$ in Capitol t•ark, Bro. And Gen. began to study law in Norristown and Utah, where trouble had developed Harrisburg. U r epresents Gen . when the twins were four years of age, with the Mormons who had been Governor flar tranft r eturning f rom w ar Winfield Scott he moved the family there. Elizabeth pushed out of New York, Ohio, Illinois, and r eceiv ing the J'lluulits of was mentally quick, with strong leader and Missouri. As relations worsened the people. ship qualities, and strikingly beautiful, with the government, in 1857 another Hancock: from whom Winfield inherited his Pennsylvania Mason, President )ames John sharp, handsome features and upright Buchanan, appointed a non-Mormon There's a three-quarter-Inch thick carriage. governor and sent troops to enforce Frederick Later In the article it Is noted: file for Brother and General Winfield Winfield was named for a Mason and federal authority. Hancock was the Scott Hancock in the Archives of the a hero of the War of 1812, Brother quartermaster. After the Utah experi "lie drilled the 51St incessantly Masonic Library and Museum of Winfield Scott. Even as a boy, young ence, Hancock was assigned quarter Hartranft ... Although always I nsistl ng on Pennsylvania that contains articles Hancock had a keen interest in tactics, master duty on the Pacific Coast. the respect he believed his rank and biographical data that could drill, and military science, so it came as It was in 1859-60, apparently while John Frederick Hartranft was a was tarnished. demanded, Hartranft played base rival some of the best historical no surprise that he was appointed to home on leave, that by special dispen native of Montgomery County and a But, within four months, he com ba ll with the men ... 111 December adventure stories. One paper, an the U.S. Military Academy at West sation from the R.W. Grand Master, contemporary Brother of Cen. Win manded a new regiment, the 51st 1863, when a mere 180 men undated presentation prepared by Point. When he applied for admission Henry M. Phillips, he received all three field Scott Hancock in Ch a rity l'cnnsylvania Volunteers, of which remained after seve1al )'ears of gri) the Grand Lodge Librarian and in 1840 at the age of 16, Winfield was Degrees in Charity Lodge No. 190, Lodge No. 190, Norristown. Like half were from Montgomery County ly campaigning, the 51st's en l i~t Cura tor, the late Bro. Frank W. five feet, five inches tall; when he was Norristown. Hancock, he was a victorious Gener and the others from Centre, ments expired. Camped in Ten Bobb, provided an excelle nt graduated, he stood six feet, six Inches At the outbreak of the Civil War, al during the Civil War and afterward Northampton, Union, anct Snyder nessee and longing for their resource for the following account tall. Among his contemporaries at Hancock passed through military train also had responsibilities for the exe· Counties. There he led with ctlgnlty fam ilies and home~ in Pennsylva· of the adventurous life of General West Point, all of whom later became Ing and, on the recommendation of cution of the conspirators for the and acclaim. nia. the men were cold, went with and Brother Hancock. distinguished generals, as he did, were Gen. McClellan, was made a Brigadier assassination of President Lincoln. The opening paragraph of a most out shoes, and resorted to grub· Ulysses s. Grant, George B. McClellan, General of Volunteers. He was respon He was the Governor of Pennsylva Interesting feature in the Winter bing meah from dried corncobs. William B. Franklin, W.F. Smith, Charles sible for organillng and training the nia from 1872 to 1878. 2000 i~sue of l'eumylwwin Heritage, On their last official day of duty, Reynolds, George E. Pickett, and newly assembled Army of the Bro. Hartranft was the son of the quarterly publication of the 'Old johnny' addressed them, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. It was Potomac, which Included the 49th Samuel and Lydia Hartranft in New Pennsylvania Historical and Museum extolling the Union's grand cause. Gen. Grant who described Hancock as Pennsylvania Regiment. About eight Hanover, north of Pottstown. llis Commission, an Associate Historian Slowly, over the following two "tall, well-formed ... young and fresh months later, he was given command father was a farmer who purchased and Associate Editor, Louis M. Wad week~, one-by-one, the vetera ns looking .. . an appearance that would of a brigade where his courage and and operated an inn in Norristown dell, tells a lot about the character signed on again. Jt was as if his attract the attention of an army as he military skill got their first test against and then diversified into real estate and ingemlity of Bro. Hartranft: humiliating failure at Bull Run had passed." entrenched forces of Gen. tubal Earl at and a stagecoach business. John first been reversed." He was graduated in 1844 and was Williamsburg, VA, turning what attended Marshall College In Mer "Although Colonel John Freder brevetted Second Lieutenant in the appeared to be certain defeat into a cersburg, Franklin County, then ick liamanft (1830-1889) wa) only 1n Major Genera/john Fretferia< Har Sixth Infantry assigned to Fort Towsan gallant victory. In reporting on the transferred to Union College where in his thirties during the Civil War, tmufl: Citi?.cn Soldier am/ J>ennsylvaula in Indian Territory near the Texas bor engagement, Gen. McClellan he specia lized In civil engineering. the rank and file of hi) 51st Penn Stntesmcm published in 1995, historl· der. Two years later, he received his declared. "Hancock was superb," and There being lit11e OPI>Ortunl ty as an sylvania Volunteer Regiment fond· an AI M. Gambone traced Bro. Har· commission as a Second Lieutenant as such Winfield Scott Hancock's name engineer after graduation, he became ly called him 'Old Johnny.' His sol tranft's role in 23 major battles; but and was assigned to another company became a household word. a deputy sheriff In Norristown, d iers t)pecially respected his ability the Battle of Gettysburg wasn't one in the Sixth Infantry stationed on the When Gen. Israel Richardson was advanced to lieutenant colonel in to make the right decision> in com of them. "Old Johnny" had served border with Mexico. It was not until mortally wounded at Antietam in the m ilitia, was admitted to Lhe bar, bat and his altogether impartial in the grueling 1863 campaign in Bro. and Gen. Gen. Zachary Taylor's troops had over 1862, Hancock succeeded to the com married Sa llie Douglas Sebring o( and basically humane discipline. Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee Winfield Scott Hancock run northern Mexico and Gen. Win mand of the 1st Division, II Army E.1ston, and started to raise a family. With a mind and eye trained as a under Generals Ulysses S. Gram an d field Scott (his namesake) had cap Corps, and led it to the end of the bat At the outset of the Civil War. Col. tivil engineer at Union College, In Ambrose E. Burnside, then was call ed infield Scott Hancock was one of tured Vera Cruz that Lt. Winfield Scott tle. Promoted to Major General, he Hartranft commanded the fourth Schenectady, New York, Hartranft, eaM again to serve with the Ninth brothers born Feb. 24, 1824 in Hancock's urgent petition for active commanded the division with d istinc J>ennsylvania Volunteers, which was in several cntclal battles, advanta· Corps for the bloody Spring cam Montgomery Square, 1 2 miles from duty was granted. tion at Fredericksburg on Dec. 1 3, Montgomery County's regiment of geously repositioned his 1roops to paigns of 1864 in Vi rginia. Norristown, to Benjamin and Elizabeth In 1849, he was sent to St. Louis, 1862, and in the desperately contested ninety-day enlistees. That turned t hwart the C:on(ederate~. Under Because of h is good judgment In Hoxworth Hancock, both native Penn MO as adjutant under Brig. Gen. New Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1-4. In out to be an embarrassment for him. fire he would order h is men to lie the hattleneld, he received tempo sylvanians whose parents had emigrat man $. Clarke. There he met Almira recognition ol his leadership, he was J le was humiliated at the Battle of quietly, prone to the ground, until rary assignments to command ed from Germany and England. Ben· Russell, whom he married on Jan. 24, given command of the II Army Corps. Bull Run on July 21. 1861, when the he judged it time for them to rise, brigade~ and divisions for several jamin was a teacher in the "free 1850. They had a son, Russell, and However, it was at Gettysburg that regiment of volunteers walked away fire, and charge. Their discipline years until he was promoted to tile school" in Montgomery Square, situat· daughter, Ada . Gen. Hancock achieved lasting fame as because their enlistments had born of drilling and their personal rank of general after leading lhc ed In the building to which their home Subsequently, he served in Florida in one of the great soldiers of the Civil expired that day. He pleaded with loyalty to him made such com recapture of ~ort Stedman in Virginia was attached and where Winlield Scott 1856 as a captain in combat against War. When Gen. Meade began to them to stay on voluntarily for a few mands feasible. l ie was also espe on March 25, 1865. and Hilary Baker Hancock were born. the Seminole Indians; was engaged in move into Pennsylvania in pursuit of hours to carry out that engagement; cia ll y careful in positioning the Very briefly in the post war, he After the birth of his sons, the father the Border War in Kansas; then to General lee, he kept the II Corps in the but his plea fell on deaf ears and they artillery batteries assigned to his marched ho meward. Col. 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~o::-;-:. · .. '. ' ~~~---~ ··:-·.::·;--:·~-- .. D(~grec Conferred on Rc-(Anactor Lodge No. 810 Aids Brethren Act Quickly to Save By Teatn in Civil \Vm· Atti•·e Brethren,. Take Notice: Tornado-Stricken Community The Life of Worshipful Master -Tlie ~ Quaft:erly Communication of Michael Louis Colosimo was 14 years old when he first visited the Friend ; "-~.. · . :·' ... ·. .· . . to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument in Gettysburg and became a fledg· When the Worshipful Master of Galeton l. .o dge the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania ling Civil war enthusiast. He was 19 when he became a Civil War re-enac No. 602 collapsed from an apparent heart attack tor. When he was 21, he became a Mason, and this March 1 was raised a during the Stated Meeting last Nov. 5, his life was will openat .7:oo:·a·ctock p.m. • ..---·-~ Master Mason by a "Civil War Degree Team," a group of Brethren in saved by the quick actions of three of the Wednesday: June 4, 2003 _,..·:"=•~:;-.~:.. ·;_ :;:_~, ~--,~ Brethren- immediate cardiopulmonary resusci _ .. ,;- •\ . . . authentic attire of both the North and the South armies - a stirring recol in the Freemasons I~~~' r :-:, '· .,. lection of the brotherhood that transcends even the animosities of war as tation (CPR), a dash to ca ll 9ll, and then the portrayed in the Friend to Friend Monument paramedk-s' use of the automated external defib Cultural Center of the 1 ;-~/ ,~~' • \ ., · r fl was his grandfather, the late Louis J. Colosimo, of Henry M. Phillips ri llator (AtD) that the Lodge had donated to the Masoriic Homes at I · ;/i ';; ~ \ i i Lodge No. 337, Monongahela, who took Michael to the Gettysburg Battle fire company two years earlier. field and the Friend-to-Friend Monument in the National Cemetery Annex Gary IJ. Stahley, D.D.G.M .. 17th Masonic Dis· Elizabethtown. ··,··/.·. ~~-~~~- :. .. -:' '-. .:~ ' in the Fall of 1995. He explained that the statue portrays Union Capt. and trict, had just introduced a program recognizing . ~ ' ...... : Bro. Henry Bingham coming to the aid of Confederate Gen. and Bro. Lewis Residents of the tiny borough of Clark Veterans Oily. reflecting on service experiences ' You are requested to attend. : . -~- • ''"' r ·-· Armistead during Pickell's Charge and honors all Freemasons who fought in (population 633) and South Pyrnatuning overseas. When the Worshipful Master (in 2002), ·:.·.: . all the wars and confl icts of the United States. Township (population 2,857) in Mercer Frank Everett, began talking about his experi· Impressed by that visit, Michael sought to become a Civil War re-enactor. County along the Ohio border were not ences, he collapsed as a result of an apparent heart Military Service an Allowable In 2000, he met Bro. Ed Kelly, Captain of a Civil War re-enactment group, prepared at 7:54 p.m., Sundny, Nov. tO, attack. Immediately, Richard ll. "Rick" Uar the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company E. Michael enlisted as when a fierce tornado with winds estimat renkamp and llro. Stahley began CPR while Ran Cause For Non-Payment of Dues a re-enactor and Bro. Kelly, a member of Stephen Bayard Lodge No. 526, ed up tol 55 mph ravaged their comm uni dall S. "Randy" Goodreau hastened to a neigh· Elizabeth, became his mentor. Together, they visited many battlefields, per ty. Although a severe thunderstorm warn bor's house to call 911. On March 27, the R.W. Grand Master, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., announced a change in Article 32.'1 3 of the Digest of Deci forming historic re-enactments. ing had been posted for the county an llro. Everett was unconscious and had no pulse. At 21, Michael petitioned Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 where his hour earlier, a tornado warning was not llro. l)arrenkamp, who was $ .1). at the ti me and Is sions removing the requirement fo r the notification of a Mem ber's potential for suspension for non-payment of dues to be father, Raymond R. Colosimo, is a member. It was Michael's fa ther who sug posted until just seconds before It struck. now J. W., had been an emergency medtcallech nl· sent by certified mail. It remains necessary prior to any action gested to Stephen Yilit, W.M., that it would be unique to have a "Degree The funnel, measuring 500 feet across, clan (EMT) some years ago. He applied the chest for a Member to be contacted personally by an Offi cer, Past Mas· Team in Civil War attire" confer the Master Mason's Degree on Michael. traveled seven miles from where It compressions while D.O.G.M. Stahle)• gave the ter, or other Member of the Lodge designated by the Master, to Craig W. Suppo, D.O.G.M., 31st Masonic District, acquired a dispensation touched clown just east of Sharpsvil le, I'A. mouth·to-mouth resuscitation. They would get a determine whether there is good cause for the fa ilure to pay from R. W. Grand Master Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., and at an Extra Meet In Its wake, there were: one death, Charles pulse onl)• to lose it again. That happened several dues, if any exists. If good cause does not exist, final notice must ing on March 1, the Degree was conferred by Bro. David E. Kearns, P.M., 'templeton, the uncle of Timothy 1'. 'I'Cm· times, yet they continued until the fire Rescue with the Conferring OHicers in authentic Civil War attire. Michael's father, pleton, D.ll.G.M., 53rd Masonic District; Paramed ics arrived and administered defibri llation be sent (certified not required) at least one month prior to the titlll' Lodge taking action on suspension. Raymond Colosimo, was the Guide. 19 injuries; 15 hom~s destroyed; 1:\ others - the rim that AED unit conuibuted b)• the At the same time, the Grand Master added Article 32.1 3A After the Degree was conferred, Michael's uncle, Bro. Joseph Colosimo, "~th major damage; and 29 with minor Lodge was used in an emergency situation. of Blythe Lodge No. 59 3, West Newton, recalled the original visit to the damage. Some of the severe damage along Now, Past Master Everett is doing well after allowing, at the discretion of the Lodge, for remitting d ues for Monument with his grandfather in 1995 and in memory of his deceased East Lake Rd. (foreground) and Main St. (at surgery and placement of a pacemaker and said at Members who have been called to active duty during military conflicts. Article 32.13A: brother, Louis )., presented a "Friend to Friend" statuette to Michael. right) in Clark is evident in the aerial the March Stated Meeting that he was looking for Good cause fo r fa ilure to pay dues includes being called to The recently raised Master Mason is a senior majoring in history at Cali photo courtesy of T/1e Htmld, Sharon, PA. ward to moving to the Masonic liomes at Eliza active duty in the Armed Forces of 1he United States during fornia University of Pennsylvania. In the Fall of 2001, he took part in the The day before, Bro. Douglas Brad ley, bethtown early in April. military engagements or other emergencies. Whereas the fil ming of the major motion picture on the Civil War, "Gods & Generals." the Mayor of Clark, had gone on vacation An ap preciative Frank Everett, P.M. (center), Member may not receive due and timely notice, remission of Bro. Colosimo has been a g uest speaker at lodges about the Civil War and to Virginia, so he headed home immedi gathers at the lodge Hall with the curren t Wor dues is appropriate. his experiences in the making of a motion picture. This Summer he will ately. Bro. Beadle)' later reported that the shipful Master, f rederick R. Hollar (second serve an internship with the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry. clean-up was completed in six days fro m right), and the three Brethren who saved thanks to volunteers and as~i~t a nce that his life last Nov. 5: (1-r): Randall S. Good reau, Degrees Conferred Before Military Recall The "Civil War Degree Team" at included 19 m unicipillitie;, 14 fi re Richard B. Darrenkamp, an d Gar y B. Stahley, Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 departments, and 8 police departments. D.D.G.M. Bro. Everett is holding a fram ed Lt. Brian Richard Acker comprised (1-r): Front - Harry But financial help was needed for the needlepoint Masonic em blem t hat was made man is now Bro. Ackerman W. Fisher, James Cochran Lod ge disaster relief effort and Shenango Va lley by the Worshipful Master's wife, Jeanette Ho l in Andrew H. Hershey No. 614, Dawson, as Tyler; Lodge No. 810 respo nded. At Its Novem lar, and presented to him as a memento by the Lodge No. 764, Lancaster, Edward L. Kelly, Sr. as Purs.; ber Stated Meet1ng, it voted to do nate Lo dge. by virtue of a d ispensation Bro. Michael Co losimo; Bro. $1,000. Pictured arc n .n.G.M. Temple· allowing the three Vlllt, W.M.; a nd Joseph Acto n, ton (righ t) and Ronald c. Greenawalt , Degrees to be conferred Treas. Midd le - David E. W.M. (left), on one day, Nov. 23, Kearns, P.M., Conferring W.M.; presenting before returning to mili· David L. Shields, Jr., Co rinthian the contrl· tary service. Bro. Acker Lo d ge No. 573, Pittsburgh; bution to man was recalled to active duty as an R.N. in Sky Flight Care. David E. Kearns, Jr., as J.D.; George L. Diehl, Jr., as J.M.C.; a nd David IJro. a nd He is a third generation Mason in Andrew H. Hershey Lodge, D. Morgan, as Chaplain. Rear - James R. Archibo ld, as S.W.; M a yo r joining his grandfather, Lloyd B. Ackerman (left), and father, William A. Ball, J.W.; Edsel Burkho lder as S.D.; and Timo thy A. Bradley o n Richard B. Ackerman, P.M. (right), Secretary of the Lodge. Kearns as S.M.C. Jan. 29. , ·r 6 1~hc P~nnsylvania Freemason I May 2003 J- ries among the 458 Pennsylvania lodges and I send my con lOth Anniversary Ceremony, Wreath-Laying, Masonic Ed. Comm. Capitalize on Opportunity gratulations to those leaders who have followed the program Banquet Aug. 23 for Friend to Friend Monument By John E. Adams, Jr. and used it to the best advantage lor Freemasonry. A~ of last Demonstrates PA Training Membership Chairman Dec. 27, one Lodge - Wauontown lodge No. 401 In the 181h Te11 years ago, on Saturday momi11g, Aug. 21, thousa11ds of people were Masonic District - initiated 37 candidates in 2002. The previous in Gettysburg when the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument for Officers to Grand Masters It has been a tough Winter because of the weather; and it year, it was 24. In 2002, 24 lodges had 10 or more initiates: was dedicated in the enhanced National Military Cemetery Annex by R.W. has been a tough Winter lor membership retention and M:.sonlc Number Gr,,nd Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr. In the afternoon, a huge Masonic Because of the quality and erfective development. There's no doubt that all of the Lodges have lodge District Initiates George M . D•lla! LOdge No. S3 1, Dalla! 12 20 par,1de led by the Grand lodge Officers filled the streets of the historic ness or l'cnnsylvania's Masonic Educa been shoveling snow; but while some lodges plowed Into tion Program ro,. Officer Training, the Ooylestown Lodge No. 245 8 18 town. Since then, the striking, larger-than-life statue of Union Captain and Operation Rescue/Recovery, there are too many who Stichter Lodge No. 2S4, Pottstown 40 18 Masonic Education Committee of the Brother Henry Bingham corning to the aid of Confederate General and seemed to be waiting lor the snow to melt. Perry·lonic Lodge No. 796, Wexford ~8 16 Bro ther Lewis Armistead during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettys Grand Lodge or r ennsylvani;l was invit Over ll1e years there have been committees on membership Port•ge Lodge No. no. Hollida)"burg 20 IS burg, has attracted thousands of visitors, paying tribute to lhe bonds of ed to make a presentation at the Con Ccor~e WJshington lodge No. 143, Chambersburg 3 14 that have attacked the trend lor declining membership in the 55 14 Brotherhood that transcends political differences and the emotions of war. ference of Grand Masters in Minneapo Cc>tif1thian Lodge No. S73, Pittsburgh lodges, all with a mixed bag of results. We're lighting the Hormony lodge No. 429, Z~licnopl e 26 13 This year, on Saturday, Aug. 23, there will be a 1Olh Anniversary Memor lis, MN in February. Edward 0. Weisser, same battle today with optimism when it comes to new Shiloh Lodge No. SSS, LDnsdale 6 I) ial ceremony and wreath-laying at the Monument, followed by a celebra R.W.P.G.M., Chairm ·: ·····································································:: Benefits Masonic Village at Sewickley G.M.'s 2002 Western PA Charity ! "Mission of Love" ! Guest Apartments Golf Tourney Topped $21 ,000 "Friend to Friend" l Please complele i'nd de-ta ch Ihi $ coupon and l Grand Master's 2003 Western PA Charity i send it with your COtltribution c:heck to: j Available When Mark; 2003 Will Be Sept. IS Opportunities Office of Gift Planning l Golf Outing at Sewickley on September 1S Masonic Village at Sewickley , On a beautiful day last September, more than Exist Within the 1000 Masonic Drive ! Visiting Loved Ones at Place: Diamond Run Golf Club, Sewickley 1 30 golfers teed off at Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, PA 15143 i Sewickley. The overwhelming support of the "Mission of Love" Time: the Masonic Homes, Registration at 10:30 a.m. ~ golfers and sponsors raised $21 ,855.26 for the Lunch at 11 :00 a.m. newly erected " Mission of love Donor Wall," in the Name ------i Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Clubhouse at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. Address ------' Social Hour at 5:00p.m. • 'i Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The committee worked tirelessly to drum up If you're looking for a place to stay tremendous support within the corporate sponsor while visiting with your loved ones, Fee: $125.00 per golfer. Includes bag drop, category. Corporate sponsors in 2002 included: City I consider Masonic l·lomes' guest personalized bag tag, greens fees, cart, Anderson Windows; C. Harper Autoplex; Hoy Con· Zip ______apartments. Each guest apartment There's an opportunity for you to State ___ ' use of practice ranges, lunch, social struction; Irwin Interiors System, Inc.; McKamish, can accommodate up to four persons make a lasting impression - hour, dinner, skill prizes and door prizes. McKinney Drilling Company; Ml Friday Mason Con· • Phone:(, ___, _____ ! and includes a bedroom, living room I extend an expression of sincere car· tractor; NDC Builders, LLC; Perkins Eastman Archi with sleeper sofa, television, bath ing - by reaching into your heart E-mail: ------l ------Enclosed ts my check, payabl------e Ia Masonic Charity Golf Tournament - tects PC; and Westmoreland Electric, Inc. room~ <'ating area, and shared kitch and assisting another as "Friend to in the amount ol $ for tho following golfers: This year's annual tournament again will be held Lodge or Chapter No. _ _ _ _ ! enette. The per-night rate is $57.24, Friend." This special program will ! at Diamond Run on Monday, Sept. 15. The cost per payable by cash or check. You make Namo Address develop a fund for residents of the ~ golfer is $125, same as last year_ The golf tourna· Inscription Should Read (2 lines): reservations by phone at (717) 367- Masonic Village at Sewickley who, City State _ _ Z•P Lodge Numb9f__ ment information and application appear at left. The 1121, cxt. 33314. You will reach an in the future, may not be able to line 1 : ______~ deadline to register is july 31. Advertising opportu automated answering system on Namo Address pay for all or part of their monthly ! nities will be included within this year's program. : which you can leave your name and resident service fee due to the Clty State __ Z.p Lodge Number__ For additional information, or for a copy of the golf phone number, along with the dates depletion of their funds. brochure, call jane W. Binley, Director of Gift Plan line 2: ______you are requesting lodging. A guest Nama AddtOS~ A contribution of S1 ,000 or I: ning-West Region, toll-free at (866) 749-6863. apartment volunteer will return your more provides a unique opportuni City State __ z., Lod(Je Number__ Members of the 2001- 2002 Golf Committee vis call during normal business hours to ty to make a lasting gift in honor ited the Clubhouse at the Masonic Village at :...... •...... I: review your request. Name AddfO$$ or memory of someone, or as an Sewickley to celebrate their successful tournament expression of gratitude. These C1ty Stata __ r., l.odgo Number_ _ results from the last two years_ They had deter commitments will begin to build mined that the proceeds would fund the naming of Mall reservations by July 31 . 20031 with check, lo eilhe' Richard Stemmler, the funds that one day will help the newly erected "Mission of Love Wall," which is Masonic Home of Pennsylvania at 1315 Trent Or., Latrobe, PA 15650 (724 ·53 7~7940) or William Har11and, 2030 the community's residents in time the central recognition area for all gifts to the North View Or.. No. Huntingdor>. PA 15642 (724·863·6469). of need. Masonic Village at Sewickley. The inscription reads: Lafayette Hill Serves Members A beautifully handcrafted cherry "In Recognition of the Grand Lodge Leaders recognition wafl {pictured) is Soon to be part of the Masonic Past, Present and Future. The 2001-2002 Grand Valley of Pittsburgh Names A Road at prominently displayed in the lobby Homes of the Grand lodge of Penn Master's Western Pennsylvania Golf Tournament area of the Clubhouse to recognize sylvania in january 2004, the Mason Masonic Village at Sewickley Committee, Golfers, and Sponsors." those individuals who contribute to ic Home of Pennsylvania at lafayette Pictured at the presentation of an oversized the Masonic Village at Sewickley's Hill offers a full continuum of retire The Valley of Pittsburgh recently made a ~50,000 contribution to check are (left to right): Edwin P. Cover, Ligonier "Mission of Love." Your inscription ment services. These include retire the Masonic Village at Sewickley. In return for their gift that will ben· lodge No. 331, and member of the Committee on will be placed on a sand-carved ment living, personal care/assisted efil the residents of the community, they "purchased" the privilege to Masonic Homes; William H. Hartland, Shidle beige fieldstone Corian nameplate living, and skilled/intermediate nurs name a road on the campus. lodge No. 60 I; jane W. Bin ley, Director of Gift on one of the outside wings of the ing care accommodations to serve What did they choose to name it? "Scottish Rite lane," of course! Planning-West Region; Richard J. Stemmler, wall, specifically designated for members and their loved ones. Resi· "The Masonic Village at Sewickley is down the road from us; in fact, P.D.D.G.M., of Loyalhan na lodge No. 275, those donors who have contributed dents not only experience the beau some of our members will be living on that lane," said Donald M. Latrobe, a member of the Committee on Masonic to the "Friend to Friend" program. ty, comfort, and quality of the Murphy, Thrice Potent Master of Gourgas lodge of Perfection and Homes and Chairman of the Golf Committee; B.). If you are interested in making Masonic Horne of Pennsylvania as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Valley of Pittsburgh. Franks, Executive Director of the Masonic Village typified by the cozy setting depicted "When the opportunity was presented to us, the Executive Commit· a contribution to the "Friend to at Sewickley; and Randy L. Hobaugh and Leonard I at right, but also benefit from a host tee voted unanimously to provide the gift." Friend" program, please send L. Santimyer, both of Shidle Lodge No. 601. of on-site amenities, include walking ScoUish Rite lane is one of three roads on the Masonic Village j the coupon above right, along trails, billiards, a bowling alley, at Sewickley campus available as gift naming opportunities. with your check payable to putting green, and the well Numerous other gift-naming opportunities are available as well - "Friend to Friend," to the Office equipped wellness center pictured and those who provide donations of $3,000 and above also of Gift Planning, Masonic Village here. For more information, contact receive a place on the "Mission of love Donor Recognition Wall." at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Mary Beth Meehan, Admissions Office, If you, your lodge, family, or organization would like more infor Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. If at (610) 828-5760 or (61 0) 825·6100, mation, call jane W. Binley, Director of Gift Planning-West Region, you have any questions, please or email: [email protected]. at (412) 741 - 1400, extension 301 1. call (412) 741-1400, ext. 3011. Titc Penn!-iylvnnin Freemason / Muy 200.:J 13 ~------=--=------~~~---- mer and must aucnd an all-day • For those with a green thumb, Your Help Would orientation on june t 7. help is needed for residents work Colleagues Help D.D.G.M. At Masonic Homes . . . ing with plants in their rooms and Mean a Lot! AJtyoue interested in learning in the flower{vcgctable garden in Tesche Raise llis Son It's More Than Healthcarel Fulfilling Volunteer more about t"ltese or other volun the Summer months. teer opportunities at the Masonic Opportunities Abound With the SUj)J)OI'l Although medical and health care are important ser Home) at El izabethtown may cou • Voluntl'ers also arc needed to of a Degree Team vices provided at the Masonic Homes at Elizabeth At All Masonic Homes' tact Cynthia B. Hollinger, Director, share their computer knowledge, comprising Oist riel town, the community also offers options for seniors Locations Volunteer Services, at (7l7) 367- and teach residents how to "surf Deputy Grand Mas who do not need that assistance. J 121, extemion 33175. the net" and e-mail family and ters and l'ast District Why not consider a move to residential living before Whether you can offer only a few friends. Deputy Grand Mas a need arises? hours onl' time, or you would like to Masonic £a) tern Star Home-East at ters from across the Single and double room units, located in stately volunteer on a regu lar basis, your ser Warminster • The Activities Department also Com n1onwealth, buildings, provide the privacy of personal space, as vice is welcomed and needed at the would welcome assistance in the Kurt R. Tesche, well as various areas and opportunities lor socialization Masonic Homes at Eli7.abethtown, • Assistance is needed with a variety craft room, on community out D.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District, conferred the Master Mason's with others. Meals are served three times daily in the the Masonic Ea~tern StJT Home-East of activities, including trips, socials, Ings. and with special events. If Degree on his son, Kurt F. Tesche in llethellodge No. 789, Lower beautiful Grand Lodge Hall dining room, so individual at Wanninster, and the Masonic Vil and bingo. 1lte home also would you arc a woodworker, pc,·haps Burrell. on jan. I I. Pictured after the conferral are (1-r): Front - kitchens are not needed. lage at Sewickley. like to establish a network of volun you could cut out figures on a jig Edward D. Miles, IJ.IJ.G.M., :16th Masonic District; William M. One of the most important benefits that people teers to develop relationships with saw that residents could then fin Kratzenberg, I'.D.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District; D.D.G.M. receive by moving here is peace or mind. Worries such Masonic Homes at Eli7A~bcthtown residents through re0'Uiar one-on ish with paint or stain. Or maybe Tesche; 1\ro. Tesche, new Master Mason; Cha1·tes A. Garnes, as where to go when you need help no longer exist one visits and correspondence. you arc musically ta lented and I'.D.D.G.M., :ll:ltlt Masonic District; S. llobert Marziano, Jr., since health care options are available right on ca m • Residents in the Masonic Health would like to lead a sing-a long or D.D.G.M., 26th M<>sonic District; and Vern A. l lenery, pus. Moving to the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown Care Center and Freemasons If you would like to learn more play an instl'tnnent. Do you own P.n.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District. ll