OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES OF THE ORIENT OF MARYLAND | FEB/MAR/APR 2021

RITENEWSOF MARMARYLANDYLAND CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL 2021 A MESSAGE FROM DEAR FRIENDS AND BROTHERS ALL, I hope this issue of our Rite experience and one that I hope Ill. Marlin L. News finds you well and ready for none of us experience again. A MESSAGE FROM 23 Why I Became a Job’s Daughter a warm, Covid-free New Year. Now, if we can, let’s get out THE SOVEREIGN GRAND 26 Washington’s Resignation Mills, 33º The year 2020 was not the and help get behind our Lodges. INSPECTOR GENERAL Address, December 1783 perfect vision we had hoped for. We need everyone’s help. It does IN MARYLAND Almost everything came to an not matter what part you may 27 St. Columba Lodge #150, 3 Ill. Marlin L. Mills, 33º play, even down to just signing a LaPlata abrupt halt. We did manage to get in our Fall Reunion, which petition. Anything is a help. 28 Photos—Festive Board 2020 Sovereign was very successful. New mem- In closing, may I wish you all DEPARTMENTS AND Grand Inspector bers are the life blood of every a very beautiful, warm spring ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL organization. I hope you will and may the sun shine brightly 4 Valley of Baltimore UPCOMING EVENTS Marlin L. Mills, 33° join me in welcoming them to on you all. May I also wish all of 4 10 Maundy Thursday Ill. Norris W. Cartwright Sr. Editor the Scottish Rite. I want to say you the blessings of good health Memorial Class 31 Upcoming Events Fred Spicer, 33°, GC thank you to each and every one and much happiness now and 5 Lodge of you who worked so hard to forever. of Perfection CALL TO ACTION LOOK FOR US make this reunion a very mem- 7 ON THE WEB Meredith Chapter of 24 Recent Charitable orable day for all. www.mdscottishrite.org Rose Croix Contributions Every unit performed almost 8 flawlessly. The degree teams Maryland Council of Kadosh 30 Petition DONATIONS were on time and put on a per- 9 Valley of Charles County Sincerely and Fraternally, Donations to our clinic, formance that was enjoyed by all 11 Valley of Susquehanna building or library are in attendance. Robing, property, Ill. Marlin L. Mills, 33º Sovereign Grand Inspector 12 Echoes from the all tax deductible. sound and lighting were out- General in Maryland Mountaintop—Cumberland Donate online at standing. The kitchen left no one Valley www.mdscottishrite.org hungry. The office staff kept up 16 Photos—Fall 2020 or call 410-243-3200 with everyone and met all their

19 2020: A Year Unlike OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCOTTISH RITE BODIES OF THE ORIENT OF MARYLAND | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 ON THE needs. The Class Director had RITENEWS COVER: Our Scottish Rite both the class and the candidate Any Other OF MARMARYLANDYLAND MAY I WISH “Knowing is Childhood Speech & in on time, every time. Thanks 20 Photos— of Language Clinic is a not enough; YOU ALL A VERY to each and every one of you for Maryland, Installation of we must apply. 501(c)(3) organization a job well done. Officers Willing is not and all charitable gifts BEAUTIFUL, I want to add my congratula- 22 Excerpts from Ramsay’s enough; are tax deductible. we must do.” tions to our new lines of officers Oration, December 1736 WARM SPRING in all of the Valleys. I wish you a AND MAY very successful year. I ask each of you to review your work, THE SUN SHINE learn your work and do the best The Rite News of Maryland is published quarterly for the members, family and friends of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of BRIGHTLY you can. , Orient of Maryland. The views expressed in the Rite News of Maryland do not necessarily reflect those of the Orient of As we head into spring, I Maryland or its officers. ON YOU ALL. can only hope the vaccine has Share this website SUBMISSIONS & GENERAL INQUIRIES started to be given and this virus with a friend: Rite News of Maryland 3800 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Office: 410-243-3200 | Fax: 410-243-8791 | [email protected]. BeAFreemason.org Articles are subject to editing and if published, become the property of the Orient of Maryland. No compensation is given for articles, fades into the history books. photographs or other materials submitted or published. We have all had a life changing

2 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 3 Valley of Baltimore Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection BY: ILL. E. RAY LEPPO, 33°, GC—PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE BY: HON. L. EVANS VOTTA, 32°, KCCH—HOWARD LODGE #101—VENERABLE MASTER

REETINGS to the members the meetings of the bodies or is not featured in the One Day Grand Master of the Fall 2020 Class. returning to witness the degrees Class, many of you may not be back into the tomb on the GOn behalf of the Valley again; maybe even seeing one familiar with it. Our current anniversary of his death. of Baltimore, I wish to extend that you hadn’t before. You can rendition begins with Venerable As the Degree progresses, it our sincerest congratulations also become involved in the de- Master Adoniram, addressing instructs the candidate virtue, and welcome to each of you, our gree work. Roles and back ups not only the new candidates but honor and concord among newest 32° Scottish Rite Masons. are always needed for the de- I feel the entire Congregation. fellow Masons and how his You have witnessed degrees grees. If acting on stage isn’t for From 1883 until 1935, it had worldly actions and influences demonstrating moral and philo- you, there are many “behind the will live on beyond the grave. sophical lessons that expand scenes” supporting roles that Upon researching for this on the Blue Lodge Degrees and could use your energy. From Happiness and article, I found, in Albert represent the ultimate in per- robing and sound, to property contentment are Pike’s “Morals and Dogma”, sonal character and perfection. and lighting, there is a place a quote that pretty much sums Your next step to enjoying the here for you. integral factors the whole thing up. “A Perfect Scottish Rite and to feel a part of I am looking forward to a long in wellness. Master must avoid that which the Rite is to get involved. This and close Masonic relationship deceives, equally which that could be as simple as attending with each of you. It is so important is false”. HOPE YOU ALL had a great to reach for, or In closing, for any of you holiday season and you and even invent things Brethren who have a desire to Iyour families are healthy and learn more about the Scottish happy!!! Happiness and con- to make our Rite Degrees, I highly recom- ILL. NORRIS E. CARTWRIGHT, SR. 33° tentment are integral factors in everyday life much mend the Master Craftsman MEMORIAL CLASS wellness. It is so important to program. I completed the first reach for, or even invent things simpler and three courses and found them to make our everyday life much quite informative and enjoyable. simpler and more enjoyable. more enjoyable. Don’t get me wrong, they are Sometimes, it is just getting not all fun and games. There is back to the “old time” things been the practice of the Scottish work involved, including text- we all used to enjoy, such as a Rite to require candidates in books, quizzes and essays. The Sunday family drive (if visiting this Degree to execute a last will nice thing is that you can work family, do not drop in, it will and testament. There were two at your own pace, either indi- not be appreciated), reading reasons for this. First, to im- vidually or with fellow Masons. a newspaper made out of real press upon them the uncertain- I sincerely hope many of you do paper, taking a hike and making ty of life and that death could decide to explore this exciting a batch of meatballs and sauce…I strike at any moment. Secondly, opportunity. miss those days!!! to teach the wisdom and duty of P.S. Just for the record, as Now to the meat of the ar- providing for their families and being the one who delivers the ticle. I would like to address dependents. last will and testament speech, some of the important tenets of The rest of the Conferral I thought it was only right to the 5th Degree, Perfect Mas- follows the candidate on his execute a new will, which I did ter. Since the Perfect Master path representing our deceased in 2020.

4 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 5 Help Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 The Meredith Chapter of Rose Croix BY: HARRY M. HARGER, 32°, KCCH, WISE MASTER—MT. ARARAT #44

us for the purpose of rebuild- 16th Degree—Prince of ing the Temple and contain Jerusalem acquired knowledge meant to This degree has a particular inspire a wish to climb toward emphasis on the belief that God a yet higher truth. The Chapter aids those who pursue good of Rose Croix also represents the work, are faithful, and can ideals of Faith, Hope and Charity practice the virtues of wisdom to guide our actions. By learning and morality with a hope of the and practicing these words, we future. These attributes embody Stay 6 feet from others will be guided to one of the great the wisdom of all ages and the enigmas of Nature. political creed which rests in the great pillars of Liberty, Equality The Chapter of and Brotherhood.

Rose Croix is 17th Degree—Knight of the East perfectly suited and West This degree instructs you on the for inspirational virtues of Union, Honor, Duty, reflection at the Loyalty, Discretion and Silence. Wear a mask APPY NEW YEAR! I hope You will then be consecrated to this article finds every- arrival of the Truth, Justice and Benevolence. Hone well after a chal- new year as it is lenging year. I’m proud and 18th Degree—Knight Rose Croix excited to be the Wise Master of represented by This degree holds a place of the Meredith Chapter of Rose a rose blooming high honor as one of the most Croix for 2021. philological and practical The Chapter of Rose Croix is upon a cross. degrees in Freemasonry as it perfectly suited for inspirational requires earnest thought and reflection at the arrival of the Here is a synopsis of the im- introspection. new year as it is represented by portance of each of the degrees a rose blooming upon a cross. that you learned about in your I encourage all Scottish Rite This could symbolize self-sac- classes: Masons to read, observe and rifice and suffering in the cause practice the many concepts of humanity. The start of a new 15th Degree—Knight of the East you have learned. In doing so, year is always a great time to This degree opens with the you will certainly make 2021 Wash your hands often pledge to be better! ruins that must be built again. a truly happy new year. I hope The 15th through 18th degrees It teaches us that there is a great to see many of my Scottish Rite comprise the Chapter of Rose Law of Ebb and Flow in Nature Brothers this year! Croix. They contain some of the and that perfection is not a static oldest haut degree material in state but an ongoing process cdc.gov/coronavirus the Scottish Rite. They instruct which is gradual.

FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 7 Maryland Council of Kadosh Valley of Charles County BY: HON. CHARLES J. MATULEWICZ, 32°, KCCH—COMMANDER—PALESTINE LODGE #189 BY: BRO. P. ANTHONY BALTA, 32°, VENERABLE MASTER CHARLES COUNTY LOP—ST. COLUMBA #150

proportion of total men in the The quiet conversation with REETINGS from the Valley world becomes. In this case, it a Scottish Rite Brother illu- of Charles County! is possible that the average man minates the treasure that they G I would first like to doesn’t know a Mason, and, if found at the Rite and I believe wish everyone a heartfelt safe they do, it is likely that they do there are as many versions of and happy holiday! This past not know of a Mason in their Scottish Rite Masonry as there year has been stressful for all of circle of acquaintance to ask. are Scottish Rite Masons. I pro- us and I look forward to the next What does that mean for Scot- pose that, were you to travel to year being better. tish Rite Masonry and how do your Mother Lodge and have a The Valley of Charles County we fill our seats? That’s a ques- similar conversation with our started 2020 with a mission: tion men with far sharper intel- Blue Lodge Brethren, you will to become certified in the 4th lects than mine have worked on hear men who are looking for Degree Ritual and get closer to the very treasures our Scottish obtaining our final Charter. We Pictured Front Row (L-R): Ill. Marlin Mills, 33° S.G.I.G., Bro. Ryan Jones, Bro. Willie Rite Brothers discovered… the received our Letters Temporary There is an old Galtney, Bro. Ron Walls, Bro. Charles Lewis, Venerable Master Hon. Joe Myers, 32° stories that they illuminated from the S.G.I.G Ill. Marlin Mills, K.C.C.H., Bro. John Countryman, Bro. Rodney Bowyer, Bro. Randy Barnes, Bro. Jeff chestnut that and shared with you. 33° in July 2019. I am happy to Burch, 32°. Back Rows (L-R): Bro. Craig Meinhardt, 32°, Bro. Shawn Cooper, 32°, Bro. What will our Council of report that on October 16, 2020 Spike Porter, 32°, Bro. Jeremy Anderson, 32°, Bro. Tony Balta, 32°, Bro. T.D. Prout, Bro. THINK ABOUT this past Re- there are no new Kadosh have in store for our the 4th Degree Team, led by Joe Saia, 32°, Bro. Brian Castillo, 32°, Bro. Mike Clark, 32°, and Bro. Reggie Eda, 32° union Day with our socially Masons in Lodge 2021 Masonic year? We will put Bro. Michael “Spike” Porter, Idistanced class. In between on degrees and festive boards. 32°, performed well and was communicating degrees and Rooms… but We will pass along some of certified proficient by Ill. Fred ley come to life. While we still Lodge #66 MWGLPHAMD. We getting dressed to confer the I pose to you what we found at the Scottish Spicer, 33° G.C. have much work to do, we know believe this was an historic oc- 31st , I looked up into those Rite to those who are looking This was the culmination of that, through perseverance and casion and just one of the many rows of seats and was struck not there is a Scottish for something in Freemasonry. months of practice and dedica- teamwork, we can make this a steps towards bridging the gaps by the size of the class, or the Rite Mason in And hopefully, each of us will tion despite the restrictions due Valley that everyone is proud of. to bring the two Grand Lodges number of unfilled seats in our the heart of every strike up a quiet conversation in to COVID-19. Once the Valley in Maryland closer than ever. We Temple, but rather I was struck the Temple, learn a little more was certified, we did not sit We are excited are excited to have our newly by the proportionality problem Brother in the about our Scottish Rite Brethren back and relax. On October 30, obligated Brothers join us as we that our gentle craft has before than we knew before, and carry 2020, and with the help from to have our continue to spread the Light Blue Lodge. it. Walking to my car, I consid- those treasures back into our Bro Jason Standish, 32° KCCH newly obligated into 2021. ered the class and our ample Blue Lodges. and Bro Richard Thurfield, 32° Speaking of 2021, The Valley seating and, in doing so, I passed for longer than I have been alive There is an old chestnut that KCCH from the Valley of Balti- Brothers join us is not slowing down one bit. by a car with a bumper sticker but I will share with you what there are no new Masons in more’s Degree team, the Valley as we continue After elections and an installa- reminding me: 2B1ASK1. And I will do this year as I get to Lodge Rooms… but I pose to you of Charles County was able to tion of a new Venerable Master, I realized that, at the time that serve you as the Commander of there is a Scottish Rite Mason introduce 8 new Master Masons to spread the the Valley is getting geared up Masonic call to action was first Kadosh. Whenever I am at the in the heart of every Brother in into the Ancient & Accepted Light into 2021. to becoming proficient in the conceived, it was highly prob- Rite, I will ask my Brothers why the Blue Lodge. They have the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfec- 14th Degree. We also have plans able that everyone knew a Ma- they joined the University of ears to hear where we to have tion! A very special thank you to to continue to work with our son. Be it at work, a neighbor, a Freemasonry, what they enjoy the story to tell. Stay safe my Ill. Marlin Mills, 33° and Ill. Fred What made this evening more Blue Lodges and Youth Groups relative, or a friend. The fewer about it and what they hoped Brothers and I so look forward Spicer, 33° for all their help and special was the newly initiated to better serve the community Masons there are, the lower our they would achieve as part of it. to seeing you at the Scottish Rite support in making our new Val- Brothers were all from Beehive through charity.

8 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 9 Maundy Thursday Valley of Susquehanna Observance & Dinner BY: JASON Q. STANDISH, 32°, KCCH, HARMONY LODGE #53 see how the events of 2020 will see what we have planned. The refine and temper our organiza- spring and fall degree schedule ALL SCOTTISH RITE MASONS are duty to throw off the mantle tions, but Freemasonry, not- will be posted soon. encouraged to attend and the of sorrow and darkness and to withstanding, has still survived! On a personal note, this will portrayal is open to friends and emulate those historical figures be the last Rite News article that family of all Scottish Rite Masons. who have brought truth and I will compose as Secretary of In the Scottish Rite, darkness knowledge to mankind. This It may be too the Valley of Susquehanna. As often refers to the disappear- solemn Ceremonial is an impor- soon to see how of the new year, I will be passing ance of truth and justice in the tant part of the ritualistic work my quill to the very capable and world. As the symbolic lights are of the Chapter Rose Croix and the events of eager hands of Bro. Ed Dick- extinguished, we reflect upon expresses our commitment to 2020 will refine son, 32°. To serve as the Valley this loss. By relighting them, the living of a conscientious and Secretary for Susquehanna has we reinforce our belief that, enlightened life. and temper our truly been an honor and a labor as Knights Rose Croix, it is our organizations, but of love. Freemasonry, ’M SURE THAT this and many other publications will be notwithstanding, full of this redundant senti- I has still survived! MARYLAND THE SYMBOLS OF THE MYSTIC BANQUET ment: 2020 was a challenging year! Just when we thought Creating a new Valley is not “SCOTTISH RITE OF 1. The Matzo, or unleavened bread, is also called bread of affliction. (or hoped) that we had turned without its own challenges. FREEMASONRY” It is symbolic of the bread which the Hebrews made when they hastily Meredith Chapter a corner and things were re- When the Chesapeake Lodge LICENSE PLATES left Egypt, because they did not have enough time to allow their dough Of Rose Croix turning to “normal”, we were of Perfection was chartered in to rise. The Matzo is the most important symbol of the Passover. informed such was not the case. 2013, we had 22 members. Eight 2. The Moror, or bitter herb (represented by a small slice of Horserad- MAUNDY As a , we have found years later, we have grown to ish) is symbolic of the hardships which the Israelites endured while THURSDAY ways to overcome and adapt to 102 members, added the Deer they were slaves in Egypt. DINNER some of these situations. We Creek Chapter of Rose Croix have also been provided with an as well as the Susquehanna 3. The Haroses, a paste of apples, nuts, spices and wine is symbolic opportunity for introspection, Chapter of the Knights of St. of the mortar the Israelites used, when they were slaves, in the con- Thursday, both on the personal as well as Andrew and established our Available through struction of the Pharaoh’s treasure cities, Pithom and Ramses. April 1st, 2021 corporate level, to assess what own charitable foundation. the Baltimore Office 6:30PM this Brotherhood means to our- As we move into 2021, the future for SR Masons and 4. The Shank Bone, a roasted bone is symbolic of the Paschal Lamb selves, our Brethren, and to the looks bright for the Valley. We their spouses. that was sacrificed and eaten on the eve of Passover. world at large. Our Scottish Rite are settling into our new home Cost for this event: The Office is open M-F 5. The Hard Boiled Egg, , is symbolic of life and the springtime when Degrees are replete with themes at Aberdeen Lodge very nicely. $20.00 per person. from 9am to 4pm nature renews life. of refinement, tempering and If circumstances allow, please @ 410-243-3200 or you Please RSVP to the office @ allusions to alchemical trans- come visit us this spring. We 6. The Four Cups of Wine commemorate the four promises made by 410-243-3200 by Wednesday, formation. These refinements meet on the third Thursday of may email [email protected] God to Moses to redeem the Israelites and bring them out of bondage. March 24th, 2021 do not come absent of some- every month at 7 P.M. Please and the forms will be mailed what extreme environments or check out our events page at to you. Cost is $30.00 events. It may be too soon to www.susquehannasr.org to

10 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 11 ECHOES FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP News from the Cumberland Valley

Fall 2020 Capping Ceremony and Service Awards Fall 2020 Conferral and Reunion UPCOMING EVENTS THE VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND rec- Awards on November 8, 2020. tion, Bro. William Kerns, who SEVEN NEW MEMBERS were welcomed into the Scottish Rite during the All Events At ognized thirty-three members Brother Jack Murray was in at- reached fifty years of service Valley of Cumberland’s 173rd Fall Conferral and Reunion on Satur- Cumberland Masonic for reaching forty or more years tendance to receive an award for in 2017, was presented with a day, October 24, 2020 at the Cumberland . The many Temple Unless of service to the Rite including 50 Years of Service and Brothers Scottish Rite 50 Year Prayer Cap new members of the cast and stage crew are to be commended for an Otherwise Indicated Charles Dicks and William Firey, Dwight Metcalf, Gary Beachy, by Wise Master Michael Kerns excellent presentation of the ritual. As a growing number of mem- who have both reached seventy William Hunt, and Delmar and Personal Representative bers who have dedicated themselves to degree work move into well- Schedule is contingent years of service, during the Fall Sliger each received awards for Jamey Hill. deserved retirement, it is indeed encouraging to see other brethren, upon state and local Capping Ceremony and Service 40 Years of Service. In addi- many of them new to the Rite, joining the ranks to preserve the regulations. Check high-quality ritual work of the Valley for years to come. During cumberlandscottishrite.org Clockwise from the presentation of the 30th Degree, attendees were also treated to or contact Secretary Jerry Robinette at 301-729-6778 top; (L to R) Asst. an outstanding presentation of the Mysterious Ladder of Kadosh by for updates Personal Rep. special guest Vincent Cruciani, Sovereign Prince of the Keystone Robin Summerfield, Council of Princes of Jerusalem, Valley of Scranton, AASR, NMJ and Dwight Metcalf, MON, FEB 1 Master Masonic Scholar of the Grand Lodge of Academy Gary Beachy, Wil- Lodge of Perfection of Masonic Knowledge. liam Hunt, Delmar and Cumberland SR Sliger, and Personal Foundation Rep. Jamey Hill; (L 7:30 pm to R) Personal Rep. Jamey Hill, Jack SAT, FEB 6 Murray, and Laura KSA Robert Burns Murray;(L to R) Wise Supper – Masonic Master Michael Kerns, William Temple Kerns, and Personal 5:00 pm Rep. Jamey Hill TUES, FEB 9 SR Club of Wash County, Morris Frock American Legion 6:30 pm

MON, FEB 15 Lodge of Perfection 7:30 pm

(continued on Front Row, L to R: Venerable Master James Snider, M. Vincent Cruciani; new members next page) Randy Bishop, Class President James Carraway, Class Orator Michael Oden, and Barry Wilt, Jr.; and SR Executive Director Fred Spicer. Back Row, L to R: New members, Michael Ringler, James Kalbflesh, and Walter Gilbert.

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Cumberland Knights of St. Andrew Initiates New Knights Gary Shriver Named Fall 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS THE CUMBERLAND KNIGHTS of St. steel and escort services for Membership is open to all 32˚ Ritual Champion Andrew added five new Knights dignitaries and guests at special members of the Valley of Cum- (continued) to their ranks in 2020. The events, presentation of colors, berland. Members who earn the GARY SHRIVER was recognized as the Valley of Cumberland’s Fall 2020 Knights of St. Andrew provide assisting with Scottish Rite de- honor of the Knight Commander Ritual Champion for his outstanding ritual work and leadership of the MON, MAR 1 a variety of service to the mem- gree ritual, participating in pa- of the Court of Honour become 4th Degree Ritual Team. Shriver joined the 4th Degree Team as Orator Chapter of Rose Croix bers of the Orient of Maryland, rades, and conducting fundrais- Knights Emeritus. in 2017 and assumed the responsibilities of Degree Captain in the Fall of 7:30 pm including providing arches of ing events to support RiteCare. 2019 following the passing of longtime Degree Captain Harvey Hogamier. Under Shrivers’ leadership, the team has added several new cast mem- SAT, MAR 6 Front Row, L to R: New members Mark bers from Washington County to deliver high quality ritual to new mem- Class Orientation and Lathrop, Steve Gaudette, Michael Kerns, bers as they receive their first introduction to the Scottish Rite. Con- Conferral of 4˚ & 14˚ Ghini Khalsa, and Dwight Metcalf; Senior gratulations to Bro. Shriver and the members of the 4th Degree Team. 10:30 am Deacon Robin Summerfield, and Junior Deacon Bert Green, Jr. Back Row, L to L to R: Personal Rep. TUES, MAR 9 R: Jr. Warden Michael Kamauff, Chaplain Jamey Hill, Gary SR Club of Wash County, Joe Cushall, Asst. Chaplain Bud Miles, Shriver, Fall 2019 Morris Frock American Ritual Champion Venerable Master Daniel Stitt, Sen. War- Legion 6:30 pm den George Witherington, Jr., Personal Aaron Lea, Secre- Rep. Jamey Hill, Knight Commander Sam tary Jerry Robinette. MON, MAR 15 Lane, and Expert Mark Weatherholt Lodge of Perfection 7:30 pm

FRI, MAR 19 Kid Walk/Kid Talk Walkathon Goes Virtual Thing-A-Ma-Jig Variety Show – Ali Ghan Shrine VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND Members on any date they chose between Center Jamey Hill, Robin Summerfield, September 19th and September 7:15 pm Jerry Robinette, and Jim Snider 30th. T-Shirts were donated visited the Cumberland RiteCare by Bro. Michael Kerns and Western Maryland RiteCare Corner SUN, MAR 21 Clinic in September to kick off distributed to participants DR. ANGELA MANDELL of the for a speech sound impairment. Chapter of Rose Croix – the annual Kid Walk/Kid Talk and sponsors. Children’s League provides Due to precautions related to the Ceremony of Lights Walkathon in support of the In addition to providing sup- speech teletherapy for a young Coronavirus pandemic, Lydia 2:00 pm Children’s League, which man- port for online registration and RiteCare client named Lydia, and a number of other RiteCare ages three RiteCare Clinics in promotion of the virtual walk- who is a 6-year old girl partici- clients are currently receiving MON, MAR 29 Cumberland and Oakland as well athon, the Cumberland Scottish pating in speech therapy for an services via tele-practice. KSA Business Meeting & as Keyser, WV in partnership Rite Foundation was pleased articulation impairment. She Parade Planning with the Valley of Cumberland. to present a donation of $3,800 resides in Ridgeley, WV and has 7:30 pm Kid Walk/Kid Talk is one of to the Children’s League raised been receiving treatment at the the largest annual fundraisers to the 2020 event was held by the Valley membership as Cumberland RiteCare clinic for support the Children’s League. virtually, with team members part of the event. one year. Her older brother has Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, registering online and walking also received services in the past

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16 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 17 Fall 2020 2020: A Year Unlike Any Other Scottish Rite Photos (cont.) BY: CHRISTIAN J. MIELE, 32°—WORSHIPFUL MASTER, HIGHLAND LODGE #184, A.F. & A.M.—ORATOR, ALBERT PIKE LODGE OF PERFECTION, VALLEY OF BALTIMORE, ORIENT OF MARYLAND, A. & A.S.R., S.J.

ERSEVERANCE. When my the Lodge in early July, we had advancing our noble cause. officers and I began plan- to first take measures to ensure Perhaps the achievement we Pning for the 2020 Masonic that our Communications would are most proud of is reclaiming year last fall, we certainly could be held in accordance with CDC our position as the #1 ranked have never imagined what was guidelines, local public health lodge in the state for member- in store for us! Just nine weeks regulations, and Grand Lodge ship growth—a badge of honor into our term, and for the first requirements. We then had to synonymous with Highland in time in the 233-year history navigate an endless wave of decades of old. We also carried of Maryland Masonry, lodges building use and occupancy out an ambitious program of were prohibited from meet- restrictions imposed by the City charitable giving, community ing in person by order of the of Baltimore. Some weeks our service, brotherhood-building, governor in response to the Lodge was permitted to oc- and Masonic education this COVID-19 pandemic. It was cupy its building at 50 percent year, and showed our support a time of real uncertainty for capacity and others, a mere 25 for Maryland’s Masonic youth the Craft. But, in Masonry as in percent (with new restrictions programs, all in a safe manner. life, great challenges often give often going into effect with little Finally, we completed a $70,000 rise to still greater opportuni- or no notice). Needless to say, renovation of the first floor of ties. Before long, Highland, like we became pretty good at call- our temple, culminating in the many of its sister lodges across ing audibles at the line of scrim- establishment of the Highland the state, found new and in- mage this year! At one point, Lodge Museum and Library to novative ways to keep the light Highland even held a Com- preserve, promote, and honor of Masonry shining during this munication at the Grand Lodge our rich history. dark hour. Virtual meetings and in nearby Baltimore County It was our fervent desire, this online social gatherings—while to avoid having to arbitrarily past year, to not only move certainly no substitute for the restrict meeting attendance to Highland Lodge forward, but fellowship experienced in a just twelve brothers due to the also Maryland Masonry as a physical lodge—saw us through 25 percent occupancy limit at whole. And though, as I write this unprecedented time. I sup- that time. this, it seems inevitable that the pose, in some ways, the distance This whole experience brings recent spike in coronavirus cases between us made our ties as Ma- to mind that portion of the may once again bring in-person sons grow even stronger. I, for Master’s lecture in the Second Masonic activities to a halt, we one, will never again take grips Degree, whereby we learn of should have every confidence and green beans for granted! the endurance of Freemasonry that Masonry will withstand While the lifting of the mora- through the ages. This lesson whatever comes our way. torium on in-person meetings about perseverance became We’ve done it before, and we’ll in late June was certainly a posi- Highland’s mantra this year. do it again. tive and welcome development, Like our ancient brethren, we We will persevere. it posed a series of new chal- didn’t let adversity derail our lenges for Highland’s leadership mission. Instead, we main- team. In preparing to reopen tained a laser-like focus on

18 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 19 Grand Lodge of Maryland A.F.A.M. Installation of Officers—November 21st, 2020

20 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 21 Excerpt from divers Lodges. At the time of the the Order, conceded to it new is only necessary to continue, last Crusade many Lodges were privileges and then the members and to, at last, bring everything already erected in , It- of this Fraternity took the name back to its original institution. Ramsay’s Oration—December 1736 aly, Spain, and and from of Freemasons after the example This work cannot be difficult in thence in , because of of their ancestors. a State where religion and the Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay, a Scotsman, was tutor the close alliance between the Government can only be favour- to , “Bonnie Prince Charlie,” and his French and the Scottish. But he also further states: “.. the able to our laws. From the Brit- brother in their French exile. Ramsay joined the Horn Lodge religious discords which embar- ish Isles, the Royal Art is now in Westminster in 1730, about the same time the Third Degree James Stuart of Scotland was rassed and tore Europe in the repassing into France, under was being introduced. In 1737, he was the Grand Orator of Master of a Lodge at Kilwinning, XVI century caused our Order the reign of the most amiable of some Masonic body in and gave an oration, appar- in the west of Scotland in 1286, to degenerate from the nobility Kings, whose humanity ani- ently as part of the initiation of new members. It is famous shortly after the death of Alex- of its origin. Many of our Rites mates all his virtues, and under because it contains, in one place, most of the major compo- ander III, King of Scotland … and usages (…) were changed, the ministry of a Mentor, who nents of the high degrees. After the deplorable mishaps of disused and suppressed ..Thus has realised all that could be the Crusades(…the great Prince many of our Brothers forgot the imagined most fabulous………” “Mankind is not essentially dif- Land, desired thus to reunite use to communicate with one Edward , son of Henry III, King spirit of our laws ad retained ferentiated by the tongues spo- into one sole Fraternity the indi- another at the greatest distance, of … brought back the only the letter and shell” ken, the clothes worn, the lands viduals of all nations. … these to recognize our Brothers of colony of his Brethren from occupied or the dignities with superior men, without gross whatsoever tongue. …” the Holy Land into England… “……The beginnings of a rem- which it is invested. The world selfish interest, without even declared himself protector of edy have already been made. It is nothing but a huge republic, listening to the inborn tendency “… The word FM must not be of which every nation is a fam- to dominate, imagined such an taken in a literal … and mate- ily, every individual a child. Our institution, whose sole aim is to rial sense as if our founders had society was, at the outset, estab- unite minds and hearts in order been simple workers in stone lished to revive and spread these to make them better …” or merely curious geniuses who Why I Became a Job’s Daughter essential maxims borrowed wanted to perfect the Arts. They BY: MISS BRIANNA TACKETT, MISS JR JOBIE OF DELMAR from the nature of man. “…The second requisite of were not only skillful archi- our Society is sound morals. tects (…) but also religious and One summer, while visiting taught me to be confident, take We desire to reunite all men of (Whilst) the religious orders warrior Princes who designed, my family in Kansas, we at- responsibility, teamwork, to try enlightened minds, gentle man- where established to make per- edified and protected the liv- tended an installation. I saw new things, and the importance ners and agreeable wit, not only fect Christians and the military ing Temples of the Most High. how much fun that my cousins of community service. I have by a love of the fine arts but, orders to inspire a love of true And …whilst they handled the were having. I ran up to my made many friends and long- much more, by the principles glory, the order of the Freema- trowel and mortar with one mom and told her that I wanted lasting memories. of virtue, science and religion son is to make lovable men good hand, in the other they held to be a Jobie. When we moved I will forever be grateful for where the interests of the Fra- citizens, good subjects, invio- the sword and the buckler. Our to Maryland, my mom remem- joining Job’s Daughters and for ternity shall become those of the lable in their promises, faith- order therefore must be con- bered what I had said and asked all the Job’s Daughters before whole human race … where the ful adorers of the God of Love, sidered as … an order founded OME WOULD SAY it’s in my if I still wanted to join. I said, me. I hope that one day I can subjects of all kingdoms shall lovers rather of virtue than of in the antiquity, renewed in the blood or that I was des- “yes”, and the rest is history. share this organization with learn to cherish one another reward”. Holy Land by our ancestors in Stined to be a Jobie. I have When I joined, I was ex- future generations. I do not without renouncing their own order to recall the memory of four aunts, two cousins, and tremely quiet and would try have any sisters of my own, country.” “… We also have our secrets: the most sublime truths amidst my mom who were/are in Job’s to hide behind my mom. My but I consider the girls in Job’s they are figurative signs and the pleasures of the society. The Daughters. When we would mom would not let me hide Daughters to be my sisters. As “Our ancestors, the Crusad- sacred words composing a lan- Kings, Princes and Lords re- visit our family in Kansas, she behind her and said to me, “I Christina Rossetti said, “For ers, gathered together from all guage sometimes mute, some- turned from Palestine to their would take me to their Grand had my time, this is your time there is no friend like a sister” parts of Christendom in the Holy times very eloquent that we own lands and their established Session or Bethel installations. to shine”. Job’s Daughter’s has

22 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 23 Brothers Called From Labor To Recent Charitable Contributions Eternal Rest AS OF 12/3/2020 Ronald F. Carlson, 33° CHARITABLE DONATIONS Ronald P. Welker, Sr. August C. Goeller Michael G. Faby Einar Skretting H. Edward Miller, 32° John M. Raines, Jr. S. Dirk Wiker Edward R. Daughaday George A. Hastings Kris B. Ubersax

L. Ewing Timmons, Jr. Paige E. Johnson Charles J. Dukehart II Ronald R. Jantz Roger D. Dunn Sydney R. Wooten, Sr., Allen J. Bazensky Christian C. Kunzler III John L. Graham Cassiano T. Garcia Alfred S. Kaufman III 32° Edward R. Daughaday J. Wendell Davenport Michael G. Faby Michael J. Adelong Dennis S. Magness D. Douglas Walters Raymond D. Frederick Garrett L. German Murrell E. Smith, Jr. Eric W. Sachs, 32° Bradley L. Rees Lance A. Roth David L. Jacobs Dennis L. Vernon IN MEMORY OF Thomas H. Ewing, 32° Charles J. Moore III Edouard S. Mutabazi Richard H. Jones, Jr. Jeffrey Silver CONTRIBUTIONS Michael G. Faby James C. Anagnos Robert and Jo Ann England Kenneth S. Wyvill, Jr. In Memory of Dr. Hans Wilhelmsen, Hans R. Wilhelmsen, 33°, St. Cyprian Conclave, Red Cross of Wallace E. Boston, Jr. Ralph L. Perry Douglas M. Deiss, Sr. SGIG Emritus by Marlin and SGIG Emeritus Constantine Thomas R. Lough Bernard B. Burke Glen B. Clary Brenda Mills Robert D’Antonio William Yale G. Wilson Tharpe Ronald P. Welker, Sr. In Memory of James Z. Bosley William Mezoff, Jr., 32° by Marlin and Brenda Mills Bernard K. Warnowicz, Jr. James A. Baugher Bernard K. Warnowicz, Jr. S. Dirk Wiker In Memory of David L. Schneider Franklin E. McDonald, Charles H. Miles Douglas H. Trotter Charles H. Miles Paige E. Johnson by Marlin and Brenda Mills 32° William M. Lynch Martin W. Schlining III William M. Lynch Christian C. Kunzler III In Memory of Mary Lou Hooper John E. Hazuda Ivan Vasquez John E. Hazuda J. Wendell Davenport by Marlin and Brenda Mills Jack R. Sturgill, Jr., 32° Edward C. Garrant Robert N. Carhart, Jr. Albert L. Long Lance A. Roth In Memory of Annette “Ann” Lloyd Thomas M. Grimm William M. Turlington, Jay K. Mazzone, Sr. Harold V. Harbold II Norman L. Scaffe by Verna Diehl Jon M. Christiana 32° Warren Lodge #51 Robert D’Antonio Edouard S. Mutabazi In Memory of H. Edward Miller Ronald A. Block Harry W. Kolodner Thomas M. Grimm Ricky D. Smith by J. Wendell Davenport Joseph B. Gillian, 32° Jesse & Hertha Adams Jeffrey Webb Ronald A. Block James C. Anagnos In Memory of Malcolm E. Carrick Charitable Trust Thomas J. Dunworth Sean F. Dobbs Wallace E. Boston, Jr. by Glenn E. “Chip” Kleinbauer Charles R. Myers, 32° W. Raymond Bosley, Jr. Dennis S. Magness Jon M. Christiana William Yale In Memory of Dr. Hans Wilhelmsen, Frederick E. Habicht J. Bradley Thomas W. Raymond Bosley, Jr. James A. Baugher SGIG Emeritus by Fred and Warren C. Bailey, 32° Ruth Hobine Bernard F. Bell Mark W. Wagner Jonathan M. McClave TEMPLE DONATIONS In Memory of Dr. Hans Wilhelmsen, Thomas R. Ford, 32° Richard T. Gerard Frederick E. Habicht Douglas H. Trotter Robert B. Lumbert Ternin Morris SGIG Emeritus by Oswald E. Kinat Gordon A. Davids Martin W. Schlining III Ira M. Farber, 32° Tommy Morris In Memory of Dr. Hans Wilhelmsen, George L. Deares Jerome S. Kolodkin John W. Brodbeck, Jr. Robert C. Harrod, Jr. SGIG Emeritus by The Causey Group Woodrow W. Townshend III Robert B. Lumbert Ivan Vasquez James Z. Bosley, 32°, In Memory of Miriam “Ann” Lloyd George A. Hastings Douglas H. Waire KCCH James L. Cook Earle D. Benson by Paul M. Loyd Ronald R. Jantz John M. Raines, Jr. Randy S. Dietrich Thomas Q. Foster In Memory of David L. Schneider, 33° Frederick W. Bauer James R. Chason Kenneth W. Crosby, 32° Woodrow W. Townshend III Robert N. Carhart, Jr. by E. Ray Leppo, Jr. Michael J. Adelong Timothy P. Anderson Keith D. Williams John H. Austin In Memory of Dr. Has Wilhelmsen, David R. McGuffie, 32° D. Douglas Walters Douglas M. Deiss, Sr. Ronald E. Schreiber Jay K. Mazzone, Sr. SGIG Emeritus by Glenn E. “Chip” Bradley L. Rees Lynne Rollins-Kinnier Charles R. Dashiell, Jr. Harry W. Kolodner Kleinbauer David L. Young, 33° Glen B. Clary Jack C. Pumphrey, Jr. David L. Schneider, 33°

24 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 Washington’s Address Resigning his St. Columba Lodge #150, LaPlata Commission to President Thomas Mifflin and BY: SPIKE PORTER, PM, 32° & SHAWN COOPER, WM, 32°—ST COLUMBA LODGE #150 the Confederation Congress UR LODGE has toured event that we had to limit the ing locations, and then we were the George Washing- attendance to a maximum ready to start. Our candidate Annapolis, MD—Tuesday, December 23rd, 1783 Oton Masonic Memorial of 25. Our hearts sank, but we Blake had his friend Bro. Gary as (GWMM) a few times in the made the announcement, his conductor, making it even MR. PRESIDENT—The great events past, and this gave us the idea and we knew many would be more special. We were fortunate on which my resignation de- to do something special for disappointed. The show must enough to have an authentic pended having at length taken our members and host a meet- go on. On the day of the event, replica of George Washington’s place; I have now the honor of ing there. While some of our everyone was excited and gavel presented to the Lodge offering my sincere Congratula- Brothers have been there, none arrived early to make sure they in 2019 and honored it for this tions to Congress and of pre- of us have ever been there for learned the footwork for the flag special occasion. senting myself before them to a Lodge meeting, especially an The North Room was or- surrender into their hands the Entered Apprentice Degree. As If you are looking nate with a history of sculpted trust committed to me, and to the current Worshipful Master, wooden beams, chairs, benches, claim the indulgence of retiring I was hoping the Lodge could to host a meeting and a beautiful altar. Although from the Service of my Country. meet in the Spring of 2020, but outside your hard to take at first glance, the Happy in the confirmation COVID-19 put a monkey wrench team quickly got to work and of our Independence and Sov- in my plans. When businesses home lodge, this performed a remarkable degree. ereignty, and pleased with the reopened, I again contacted would be a great Everyone in the room made opportunity afforded the United the GWMM staff, and we de- incredibly supportive comments States of becoming a respectable termined 18 Nov 2020 was our venue. It is not for our newest Brother, and he Nation, I resign with satisfac- best date. As luck would have it, every day you get seemed to relish the night. This tion the Appointment I accepted I here offer my to the present moment, as wor- we just received a petition for a was a night to remember, not with diffidence. A diffidence in thy of the favorable notice and new member. The stars aligned, to host a Lodge just for Brother Blake, but for Commission, and patronage of Congress. my abilities to accomplish so and we prepared to perform the meeting or the entire officer line! Confer- arduous a task, which however take my leave of I consider it an indispensable Entered Apprentice Degree at ring the Degree at the GWMM was superseded by a confidence duty to close this last solemn act the GWMM! The Lodge officers confer a degree was akin to being an actor in a all the employments of my Official life, by commend- in the rectitude of our Cause, the jumped at the chance to not in a National small theater that no one heard support of the Supreme Power of public life. ing the Interests of our dearest only sit in the GWMM but to of and then finally getting to of the Union, and the patronage Country to the protection of perform the ritual. We posted Historic Landmark. perform on Broadway, simply Almighty God, and those who of Heaven. do injustice to my own feelings the event on our Facebook page We highly amazing! The Successful termination of not to acknowledge in this place have the superintendence of and pushed it out to our email The GWMM staff commented the War has verified the most the peculiar Services and distin- them, to his holy keeping. list. People from all over were recommend it! that only three lodges a year sanguine expectations, and my guished merits of the Gentlemen Having now finished the work RSVP’ing to be there. The Grand might rent the room. So, if you gratitude for the interposition who have been attached to my assigned me, I retire from the Master provided dispensation, ceremony and the Lodge’s lay- are looking to host a meeting of Providence, and the assis- person during the War. It was great theatre of Action; and bid- and excitement built! out. Our candidate was excited outside your home lodge, this tance I have received from my impossible the choice of confi- ding an Affectionate farewell to The 1st Degree Team practiced about this, but we assured him would be a great venue. It is Countrymen, increases with dential Officers to compose my this August body, under whose and was thrilled to know over not to get too excited because not every day you get to host every review of the momentous family should have been more orders I have so long acted, I 50 Brothers planned to attend we could not top this for his a Lodge meeting or confer a Contest. fortunate. Permit me Sir, to here offer my Commission, and this historic night. Then COV- next two degrees. The GWMM degree in a National Historic While I repeat my obligations recommend, in particular, those take my leave of all the employ- ID-19 struck again. The GWMM staff was very accommodating Landmark. We highly recom- to the Army in general, I should who have continued in Service ments of public life. notified us two days before the with showing us all the light- mend it!

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28 RITENEWS of Maryland | FEB/MAR/APR 2021 FEB/MAR/APR 2021 | RITENEWS of Maryland 29 Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE OF AMERICA ORIENT OF MARYLAND Subject to Applicable State Executive Orders, Local Statutes and Mail to: A&A Scottish Rite Phone - 410-243-3200 Edicts of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Maryland 3800 North Charles Street Fax - 410-243-8791 Upcoming Events Baltimore, MD 21218 Email - [email protected]

Wednesday, February 3rd ...... Baltimore—Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection—Dinner/Meeting ...... 6:30pm/7pm Date ______20______

To the Officers and Members of: Wednesday, February 10th . . . Baltimore—Meredith Chapter of Rose Croix—Dinner/Meeting . . . . 6:30pm/7pm ALBERT PIKE LODGE OF PERFECTION MARYLAND COUNCIL OF KADOSH MEREDITH CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX CHESAPEAKE CONSISTORY Wednesday, February 17th ...... Baltimore—No Meeting – Ash Wednesday FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME Wednesday, February 24th . . . Baltimore—Maryland Council of Kadosh—Meeting/Festive Board . . 6:30pm/ 7pm Wednesday, March 3rd ...... Baltimore—Chesapeake Consistory—Dinner/Meeting ...... 6:30pm/7pm I have never applied for any of the Scottish Rite Degrees, and I now respectfully petition to receive the degrees, from the fourth to the thirty-second inclusive, promising always to bear true faith and allegiance to the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. (Note: If applicant has previously Wednesday, March 10th . . . . . Baltimore—Spring Class—Dinner/Orientation ...... 6:30pm/7pm applied for any of the degrees, explain fully as to date, place and to what bodies such application was made.)

Wednesday, March 17th ...... Baltimore—No Meeting—St. Patrick’s Day I am a Master Mason in good standing in ______Lodge No.______

Location ______Under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of ______Spring Class in Memory of Ill. Hans R. Wilhelmsen 33°, SGIG Emeritus

Date Raised ______If raised in a Maryland Lodge, have you passed exam in 3rd degree Catechism? ______Wednesday, March 24th ...... Baltimore—Confer 4th & 5th—Class/Opening Ceremonies ...... 6:30pm/7pm

Residence ______Wednesday, March 31st . . . . . Baltimore—Confer 9th, 10th, 11th & 13th (Street Address) (City or Town) (State) (ZIP Code) Class/Opening Ceremonies ...... 6:30pm/7pm Mail Address______(Street Address) (City or Town) (State) (ZIP Code) Thursday, April 1st ...... Baltimore—Maundy Thursday Dinner with Ceremony to Follow ...... 6:30pm And I have resided at my current residence preceding date of this petition for ______months/years. Wednesday, April 7th ...... Baltimore—Confer 14th & 15th—Class/Opening Ceremonies . . . . 6:30pm/7pm Home Phone______Cell Phone______Email Address______Wednesday, April 14th ...... Baltimore—Confer 18th & 20th—Class/Opening Ceremonies ...... 6:30pm/7pm Date of Birth ______Place of Birth ______Saturday, April 17th ...... Baltimore—Reunion Day—21st, 27th, 30th, 31st & 32nd ...... 8am (City or Town) (State) My Occupation, position, or trade is that of______Sunday, April 18th ...... Baltimore—Ring Ceremony ...... 2pm (State fully nature of your duties. If retired, please indicate your former duties and employer.) Employed by ______Updated 10/30/2020 (Name of Firm or Gov't Agency) (Address) (Telephone Number) Spouse’s Name ______

Recommended by two members in good standing in the Maryland Scottish Rite Bodies, OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES OUR SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS | (1)______We pay tribute to the Officers of our clubs, to the founders and leaders, past and present, and to the members for (Printed name of Recommender) (Phone Number) (Signature) (Scottish Rite ID Number) their cooperation in promoting the Scottish Rite way and the Masonic understanding and fellowship that go with it. (2)______For year round activities and meetings of these clubs, call: (Printed name of Recommender) (Phone Number) (Signature) (Scottish Rite ID Number)

1. The Supreme Council requires the acceptance of the following fundamental principles: The inculcation of patriotism, respect for law and order, underlying loyalty to the principles of civil and religious liberty, and the entire separation of church and state as set forth in the Arundel Scottish Rite Club Eastern Shore Scottish Rite Club Scottish Rite Cheer Club Constitution of the United States of America. Do you approve wholeheartedly of these principles? (Yes or No)______Ill. S. Dirk Wiker, 33° Ill. Arthur H. Tawes, 33° Ill. J. Frederick Hobine, 33° 2. Have you ever been held or expressed opinions contrary to the foregoing or been affiliated with and organization which has? 443-321-2724 443-235-8950 410-243-3200 (Yes or No)______: If your answer is in the affirmative, give particulars: ______Conowingo Scottish Rite Club Mid Shore Scottish Rite Club Washington County Hon. Jason Q. Standish, 32° KCCH Ill. Robert Sparks, 33° Scottish Rite Club I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signed ______(Signature of Applicant in Full) 410-688-4688 410-634-2235 Hon. Scott Paddock, 32°, KCCH INITIATION FEE: $250.00 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: SCOTTISH RITE 301-988-7800 Carroll Scottish Rite Club INITIATION FEE INCLUDES: This fee may be paid by Credit Card. Select one: _____ MasterCard _____ VISA ______Discover Ill. Paul M. Lloyd, 33° 14° Trilite Ring (May be upgraded to 10K Gold for additional fee), 410-374-2569 32° Patent, Bridge to Light Book, Master Craftsman I Program Card Number: ______Expiration Date: ______AT LEAST $100.00 MUST ACCOMPANY THIS PETITION. 3 Digit Security Number on back of card ______

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VALLEYS OF MARYLAND FREDERICK VALLEY Meets on Thursday 7:30 P.M. Illustrious Marlin L. Mills, 33° Masonic Temple Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Maryland 6816 Blentlinger Road, Frederick, Maryland 21702 Ill. Creed F. Parker, 33°, Personal Representative BALTIMORE VALLEY Ill. Scott Cameron, 33°, Secretary, 301-471-8777 Meets on Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Scottish Rite Masonic Center SALISBURY VALLEY 3800 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Meets on Monday 7:30 P.M. Maryland 21218 Masonic Temple Ill. E. Ray Leppo, Jr., 33°, GC 110 N. Division Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 Personal Representative Ill. Arthur H. Tawes, 33°, Personal Representative Ill. Frederick Spicer, 33°, GC Ill. Samuel Walker, 33°, Secretary, 410-742-6548 Executive Director, 410-243-3200

SOUTHERN MARYLAND VALLEY CHARLES COUNTY VALLEY Meets on Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Meets Third Friday 7:30 P.M. Masonic Temple Masonic Temple 24410 Mervell Dean Road, 710 Lodge Street, La Plata, MD 20646 Hollywood, Maryland 20636 Hon. William A. Zarychta, 32°, KCCH Ill. Richard C. Miller, 33° Personal Representative Personal Representative Bro. Reginald J. Eda Ill. Alfred Girard, 33°, Secretary, 301-904-6468 Secretary, 301-910-1906

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CUMBERLAND VALLEY Meets Third Thursday 7:00pm Meets on Monday 7:30 P.M. www.susquehannasr.org Masonic Temple Masonic Temple 15-21 Green Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 20 Howard Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001 Ill. Jamey S. Hill, 33°, Personal Representative Ill. Ralph L. Perry, 33°, Personal Representative Ill. Jerome Robinette, 33° Hon. Jason Q. Standish, 32°, KCCH Secretary, 301-729-6778 Secretary, 410-688-4688