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32° MASONS - VALLEY OF CANTON CHRONICLE Emeth Lodge of Perfection 14° - Rodney W. Lentz - Thrice Potent Master Mystic Council, Princes of Jerusalem 16° - Daniel E. Riggle, 33° - Sovereign Prince Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix -18° - Michael E. Lengler - Most Wise Master August, 2016 Stark Consistory 32° - Rick L. Miller - Commander-in-Chief Valley of Canton MSA Keeps on Giving Pictured (L-R) KoKo Brick, Sherman Brick, Kristen Parker, Cleveland VA Medical Center Chief of External Affairs June 8, 2016 at the Quarterly Veterans Administration Volunteer Services Dinner, AASR member Sherman Brick, MSA received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Plaque and Certificate signed by President Barack Obama for his volunteer work at the Canton Outpatient Clinic. He received a 5,000-hour award pin last year for volunteer work at the Canton Outpatient Clinic. He has been a member of the AASR for 22 years and is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Past Master of Conrad Lodge #271, and Sec/Treasurer of Masters Wardens & Deacons of Stark County. He is also a member of the American Legion Post 166 where he serves as Service Officer and District 10 Service Officer, Past Commander and currently Treasurer of the Disabled Ameri- can Veterans Alliance Chapter #50. Bro. Brick is serving as a Director for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #157, and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1036, and the Special Forces Association Chapter 35. IN THIS ISSUE: • Pictures of May 14th Awards Dinner • Secretary’s Column • Trestle Board• • Children’sReservati Dyslexiaon Forms Center • • ONMembership THE Column • Month of August in History • Trestle Board – Important Dates • OhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties • INSIDEMedal of Honor Recipient • August Program & Meeting Dress FROM THE SECRETARY - Ill. James G. Fidler, 33° Brethren, this time of year our thoughts turn to fun and relaxation as we look for ways to take advantage of nicer weather. As we look toward the rest of summer keep in mind the events being planned by the Valley of Canton for the Inspiration, Convenience and Enjoyment of A.A.S.R. VALLEY OF CANTON the members. Frank L. Sekeres, 33o, Deputy’s Repre sentative for the Valley of Canton The month of August provides still more opportunities for Valley mem- bers to get together and have fun. The Stated Meeting at the Masonic James G. Fidler, 33o, Executive Secretary Temple in Canton at 7:30PM on Thursday August 11 will be preceded Mailing Address: by a delicious dinner at 6:30PM sponsored by the Masonic Association and will feature A.A.S.R. – Valley of Canton the camaraderie Scottish Rite is famous for. Masonic Temple 836 Market Avenue North Saturday, August 6, 2016 figures prominently on the Scottish Rite calendar with three sig- Canton, Ohio 44702 Phone: 330-455-2321 or nificant events for the Brethren to choose from on that same day: 1-877-444-4592 The 9 th Annual Central Stark Club Steak Fry and Wine Tasting, this year to be held at the FAX: 330-455-7370 Massillon AM-Vets Post 12 at 5:00PM, is always an enjoyable event. Publication Staff: Office Manager & Chronicle Editor And don’t forget that the Scottish Rite tradition of volunteer activities in connection with William A Rodgers, MSA the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony continues this year and provides E-Mail: [email protected] another opportunity for Scottish Rite Masons to get together. Something tells me our HOF volunteers will be recognized in an upcoming edition of the Chronicle. E-mail: [email protected] Web Page: cantonscottishrite.com Finally, it is also the date selected by the Ohio Council of Deliberation Membership Com- Publication Deadlines: 17th of Each mittee for an outstanding Member Recruitment and Retention program open to all Scottish Month Rite Members at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio. BOARD OF TRUSTEES There is no way anyone could attend all three of these events being held on the same day, Ill R. Wesley Webber, Jr., 33° but any one of the three is well worth a Member’s time. Chairman of the Board While we’re talking about enjoyable events for Masons to attend, the list includes the An- Ill. David L. Detchon, 33° Vice-Chairman of the Board nual Corn Roast sponsored by our York Rite Brethren in Canton Commandery #38 at the Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33° Canton Masonic Temple at 6:00PM on Tuesday August 16- all the roasted ears of corn , hot dogs and ice cream you can eat for a donation of $5.00. Ill. Kenneth R. Morris, 33° Ill Blaine J. Werner, 33° Please remember, we need petitions for the upcoming Fall Reunion, November 10-12, 2016, honoring Ill. Bro. David Trautwein. Rodney W. Lentz, 32o Thrice Potent Master MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SCOTTISH RITE DAY, SATURDAY NOVEM- Emeth Lodge of Perfection BER 12,2016, FEATURING EVENING DINNER SPEAKER RETIRED COLONEL Ill. Daniel E. Riggle, 33° DONALD E. BALLARD, RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR. Sovereign Prince, Mystic Council Princes of Jerusalem Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the summer. Michael E. Lengler, 32° See you soon. Most Wise Master Brenton Chapter Rose Croix Fraternally, Rick L. Miller, 32o Commander-in-Chief Jim Fidler,33°, Executive Secretary Stark Consistory MISSION STATEMENT FOR - NMJ • Provide inspiration for our members’ mean ingful programs and degrees. • Provide convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives. • Provide enjoyable programs and fellowship for our members. Brother Ben Franklin Award 2009-10 Best Publication - Category IV 2 NATIONWIDE SCOTTISH RITE DAY Trestle Board AND 240TH FALL REUNION The Valley of Canton will be holding its 240th Reunion with the class honoree, Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33° in conjunction with the Nationwide Scottish Rite Day in November. The Reunion dates are; Thursday, 10th with videos of the 4° & 31°, on Friday, 11th there will be the portrayal of the 14° & 18°, concluding on Saturday 12th with the conferral of the 32° On Saturday, November 12, 2016, Valleys and State Councils of Deliberation from both the Northern and Southern jurisdic- AUGUST tions will come together to celebrate Scottish Rite Day. It is Sat. Aug. 6 - 5:00 PM Central Stark Steak Fry the first time the fraternity has held such a nationwide day of OCD Membership Meeting at Ohio honor. Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio During the conferral of the 32° the Valley of Canton will host Wed., August 10 - 7:00 PM Grand Master Roll Out a special program featuring the Hall of Fame Chorus, with the Thurs., August 11 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting public invited. This will then be followed by a banquet with SEPTEMBER a special guest speaker, Brother Ret. Colonel Donald Ballard, Thurs., Sept. 8 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner Medal of Honor Recipient. This is also open to the public but 7:30 PM Stated Meeting prepaid reservations will be required for the dinner. The cost of the dinner is $15.00/person or $25.00 per couple with reservations being made through the Valley Office. IMPORTANT DATES Checks need to be made out to AASR-Valley of Canton and Sat. Aug. 6 - 5:00 PM Central Stark Steak Fry mailed to the Masonic Temple at 836 Market Ave. N., Canton, Wed., Aug 10 - 7:00 PM Grand Master Roll Out OH 44702 Thurs., August 11 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Save these dates on your calendar, invite Thurs., Sept. 8 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner your friends and veterans to come. 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Most important, invite your Blue Lodge Thurs., Oct. 13 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Brethren who are not members of the Valley Thurs., Fri., Sat. Nov. 10-12 -240th Fall Reunion - Scottish Rite to join; they will get a new jewel and medal- Day lion that has been commissioned just for this Saturday, Nov. 12 - 4:00 PM Special Program & Dinner historic event. Friday, November 11th - VETERANS DAY SCOTTISH RITE DAY Thurs., Dec. 8 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner 7:30 PM Stated Meeting SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Sunday, Dec. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY AUGUST 11, 2016 STATED MEETING at 7:30 PM Sunday, Jan., 1, 2017 - NEW YEARS DAY Thurs., Jan., 12 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting DINNER TIME: 6:30 pm Cost is $15.00 Sat. Jan. 28 - Six Valley Degree Day in Cleveland MENU: Thurs., Feb., 9 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting • Steak Fry (Done Your Way) Tues., Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day • Baked Potatoes Fri., Feb., 20 - Presidents Day Thurs., March 9 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinner • Salad 7:30 PM Stated Meeting • Green Beans Thurs., April 13 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Cup Cakes RESERVATIONS REQUIRED We missed you at the last meeting. The program was very Contact Bill Stratton at 330-455-6300 or informative. The ice cream was very cold and the fellow- ship was warm. Won’t you join us for our next meeting on e-mail: [email protected] August 11. Come early for dinner, make your reservation. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION, August 8, 2016 3 Membership spreads lies to fuel hatred and create higher ratings! No my by Scott Garan, Chairman brethren, we still live by an honest code of conduct. To be good men and true is one of the principles we live by. So I was thinking about a few important “ truths” about life. These “truths” are Brethren , be proud of your Masonic Fraternity! Be proud sort of a code to live by. They are things of all that WE stand for! If you find a non-mason, spread I think about when living MY life! I the word about OUR fraternity! If you find someone that is hope you can get something out of them.