special Christmas present by funding a Masonic Homes' deferred payment gift annuity naming him as the income bene ficiary. They fund the annuity with appreciated stock valued at $50,000 which they purchased years ago for $20,000. Under the terms they stipulate, annuity payments are not to begin until jeffrey is seventeen years of age.
Under the college annuity option, when jeffrey becomes seventeen, the annuity will provide him in excess of $26,000 a year for four years. At the end of the four-year period, whatever is left in the annuity will be avail able for use by Masonic Homes. are ways that a gift to HO,mE~s can help fund your children's or To learn more about deferred grandchildren's college education? It's true! payment gift annuities, and other Let's take a look at how Brother Brown and his forms of tax wise charitable giving, wife, Elaine used one of these methods, the contact Fred D. Rissinger, Director of deferred payment gift annuity, to accomplish Development or john R. McFadden, this objective. Planned Giving Officer at the Masonic Homes. You can reach them by calling The Browns are the proud grandparents 800-599-6454 of jeffrey. In another month, just a few days after Christmas, jeffrey will celebrate his first birthday. In honor of this occasion they decided to present him with a {Please complete------, and return this coupon) Dear Friends at Masonic Homes: 0 Please send me information about deferred payment gift annuities. THE GRAND LODGE F.&A.M. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID 0 Please send me information about making a will. OF PENNSYLVANIA at Elizabethtown, PA and 0 Please send me information about other gift planning opportunities. Masonic Homes Additional Mailing Offices 0 Please contact me about a personal visit or other assistance. One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022-21 99 0 I have already provided for the Masonic Homes in my will.
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Phone MAIL THIS FORM TO: DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Fred D. Rissinger, Director of Development Masonic Homes One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 R.W. Grand Master Ernette The Grand Master's Message A _{ea£1eJ< ift r7Jttsi'nes8_, r5onmumity andJ~oFU;y years as R. W. Deputy Grand Master. [Following are excerpts from the message delivered by Brother ]ames L. Previously, he served the Grand Lodge as Emette following his installation as R. W. Grand Master, December 27./ R.W. Senior Grand Warden in 1994-95, and R.W. Junior Grand Warden in 1992-93. He Brethren: was a District Deputy Grand Master from 1987 through 199 I, and Worshipful Master It is a matter of great pride, tempered with humility, to have begun my Masonic My membership goal is realistic: It is NET of his Lodge in 1980. From 1982-86, he life humbly-as all brothers do in our Fraternity; to grow through the years with ZERO for 1998. served Grand Lodge in the appointed office the support of the brethren; and to be elected Grand Master of the largest, most Immediately we will launch a renewed of Senior Grand Deacon. He has served as prestigious, most progressive Grand Lodge in North America. I am truly grateful. effort for membership development ... the President of the Pennsylvania Masonic With the honor of office comes a level of responsibility. I realize the seriousness called "The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania's OVERTURE Program for Membership Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and of my obligation, and take the charges seriously. I accept the challenges, and I Development and Membership Retention Through Excellence in Leadership." ... Alcohol Abuse Among Children and on the promise my dedicated service. We'll refer to it "the short way" and simply call it our "OVERTURE" Program. Board of Directors of the National Masonic (Please see "OVERTURE" article on Page 6), Foundation for Children. It remains most important in our great fraternity, founded on the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, that we uphold our fervent trust in Him and With the help of our District Deputy Grand Masters, we have enlisted 58 energetic In York Rite Masonry, he is a member of proceed in our labors with faith and confidence. . . . It is my vision that, with a professionally talented Masons (with significant experience in business and service Valley Royal Arch Chapter No . 289; common resolve, the more than 150,000 Masons in our 485 lodges across the to customers) to be District Chairmen for Membership Development. They will ]ames L. and Brenda Ernette Excelsior Mark Lodge No. 216; Oliver Commonwealth will demonstrate, personally and actively, the vitality of assist lodges with membership development and retention programs, and help Council No. 13, Royal and Select Masters; Freemasonry among the brethren in their lodges, throughout the fraternity, with implement the "Overture Program". I firmly believe that if these Brethren have The new Grand Master, 52, is a retired Pennsylvania and Kedron Commandery No. 18, Knights Jay Ernette, owner and their families, and in their communities. made things happen in their own businesses, they can make it happen for State Policeman, a successful businessman, an active Templar. He is a member of Constans President of Unity Printing, is Freemasonry. community leader, and a busy Mason. Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Every Grand Master comes into office with programs unique unto his adrninis· Johnstown, and York Rite College, Golden an active, successful business Rather than ask a few to do a lot, I am asking a lot to do ONE THING: REPLACE tration. I am confident that you will find the programs on our Trestleboard He is the Owner and President of Unity Printing Co., Triangle No. 32, Pittsburgh. YOURSELE I mean that each of you be the recommender of at least one man in the Latrobe area. vital, exciting, and progressive. Some are new and some are Latrobe. He was a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper worthy man to join you in lodge. If you do that, we will surpass my He is a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in enhanced; but, all are aimed at continuing to build our Fraternity. from 1967 to 1984. He is a graduate of Hempfield goal of NET ZERO. Area Senior Hi gh School; Point Park College, the Valley of Pittsburgh, including The THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON® When you look at the 1998 Grand Master's Medallion, you'll Gourgas Lodge of Perfection, Pennsylvania VOL. XLIV, DECEMBER 1997, NO. 5 When you get home, you should have a new, Masonic calendar Pittsburgh; and the Pennsylvania State Police see the definition of my vision in four words: Publication No., USPS 426·140 in the mail. With it is a personal letter from the Grand Master Academy. Council of Princes of Jerusalem, Pittsburgh FAITH, FAMll.Y, FRATERNITY, COMMUNITY Special issue of 1997 of The Pennsylvania asking for your help- your active support And, with it is a Chapter of Rose Croix, and Pennsylvania He and his wife, Brenda (Smith), have a daughter, Consistory. He was coroneted a 33° Mason Freemason® atlhe Masonic Homes, I don't have to recount the many changes in the world as copy of a petition. Simply, I am asking each Pennsylvania Elizabethtown, Pennsyl vania. Lisa, the wife of Bro. G. Joseph Frederick, and a in Boston in 1996. we approach the new millennium. .. . There are changes Mason to accept one personal assignment from your Grand granddaughter, Ashley Frederick. The Ernettes are that we have to make if we are to progress into the Third Master: Tell one worthy friend about Freemasonry, and when members of The Charter Oak United Methodist Bro. Ernette is a Shriner in Syria Temple, GRAND loDGE OFFICERS Millennium . ... changes that have to be made at the grass he asks, present him with the petition, then lead him along the Pittsburgh; a member of Caravan Eight, james L. Emelle, R. W. Grand Master Church, Greensburg. Robert L. Dluge, Jr., R. W. Deputy Grand Master roots level - by the backbone of this great Fraternity - by rewarding travels of Freemasonry. You'll both be glad you did. A.A.O.N.M.S.; and The Royal Order of Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R. W. Senior Grand Warden the Masons in their Blue Lodges. Bro. Ernette was elected Grand Master during the We will continue to award a purple Grand Master's Team jacket to Jesters, Pittsburgh Court No. 2. He is a William Slater II, R. W. Junior Grand Warden Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge in Marvin G. Speicher, R. W. Grand Tre11surer Nothing will take a higher priority for me than Membership member of the PIN Club, Pittsburgh, and a brother who is a first-line signer of a petition for a new Mason. This Philadelphia on December 3 after having served two Thomas W. jackson, R. W. Grand Secretilry Development and Retention. We are in a people business. We want to applies to all the first-time, first-line signers since the beginning of Past Grand L.A.M.A.S. Club in Latrobe. In 1987, l).e
continue our good works as a fraternity - to make good men better and serve Master George Hohenshildt's term. was the Grand Tall Cedar of Westmoreland THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON COMMITIEE our fellow men and communities. The only way we can do that is with a stable Forest No. 77, and is a member of Islam Blai ne F. Fabian, Chairman and Editor Brenda and I will host a Pennsylvania Freemasons' trip to Hawaii in February, 1999. and progressive membership. Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R, Pittsburgh. Lu ther ). Black Any brother who is the first· line recommender on 25 petitions during 1998 will be Paul D. Fisher As you know, our Fraternity has been losing members at a steady rate for sever· awarded one free ticket for that trip. Further, I am extending the offer made by Past He is a member of the International john H. Platt, jr. al decades not only at a state-wide level, but also on a national level. Efforts in Grand Master Hohenshildt for a free trip for one person to Hawaii to any brother Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, and Fred D. Rissinger was awarded the Honorary Legion of Honor. D. William Roberts recent years have narrowed the gap somewhat, we have not closed it. ... I am who has been a first-line signer on 50 petitions since january I, 1994 through !Articles and photographs for publication should be sene to convinced that we DO have the ability- and the courage- to turn the corner December 31, 1998. He also is a member of the National The Editor, The Pennsylvania Fl'f!emasorr, P.O. Box 2614, and build for the future. Sojourners No. 130, Carlisle; Allied Masonic WeSl lawn, PA 19609·26 14. All articles and photographs Pennsylvania Masons want their lodges to be "all that they can be" - in the lodge Degrees, Grand Masters Council "A"; and become the property of the Grand Lodge.) We have no control over the deaths. We do have some control over suspensions 1997 R. Grand F.&A.M. and in the community. It is up to each lodge to make the lodge hall efficient, com· the Royal Order of Scotland, Provincial © · W. Lodge of and resignations. But, we can control our destiny by welcoming interested, wor· fortable, attractive, and visible in the community. The job is yours to do; but, Pennsylvania Grand Lodge of the U.S. thy men into our Fraternity and making their lives in the lodge interesting and Masons always work with unanimity, so you don't have to do it alone. Grand Lodge Postmaster: Send address changes to: He is active in professional and community Distribution Office · Mailing Address exciting for themselves and their families. is ready to lend a helping hand. The Pennsylvania Freemason services. He is a Board member of the Masons attract good men to Masonry. You represent Masonry for some good and A Low-Interest Loan Program for anything short of construction is being made avail· MASONIC HOMES, One Masonic Drive Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce; on the Eli zabethtown, PA 17022·2 199 worthy men - your son or other relative, a good friend or neighbor, a co-worker, able for those Blue Lodges struggling to find funds to refurbish or improve their facil· Grand Master Ernette chats with "The Board of Directors of the Latrobe Area Published by the M asonic Homes, owned and operated by or a church or civic associate. Knowing them to be of the finest character, tell ities. There will be no-interest loans for the purchase of computers. Man" Arnold Palmer, outside the golfer's the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Community Development Corp.; the them about the heritage and good works of Freemasonry and be sure that each of Pennsylvania, as a means of solidting the physical and finan· There are lodges in 66 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Wherever we are, our lodges office across the road from Latrobe Central Westmoreland Chamber of dal suppon of the members of the Fraternity, their families, them knows that those who desire membership must seek it. They have to ask. and the public in general. are made up of leaders in their communities, men who do a lot for their friends, Country Club, where both are members. Commerce; the Ligonier Chamber of In my analysis, the formula for future success is simple: Aggressive membership neighbors and those in need. Masons have always been charitable and vital to their Brother Palmer is a member of Commerce and the East Suburban Chamber PeriodicaJs Postage Paid at Elizabethtown, PA development, PLUS Focused membership retention, EQUALS Break even in '98. communities. It is time that we take Masonic charity out of.the lodge room and and Addjtional Mailing Offices. contmued-on poge't Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275, Latrobe. of Commerce.
2 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pennsylva ni a Freema son I December 27 , 1997 3 dhe /};qUI£{vfkc.vfe;<-$ ~ fk-£fa//ion ~cow p/"the lhcan£{ pf!Zle,m~wlocuzia 8/ecred _:fbc{ffe f?Twni{y Symbol of Philosophy and VISion The importance and vitality of the family is high J.L ErneHe Installed 112th R. W. Grand Master lighted on the Grand Master's Medallion. (I) Jay and uFaith, Family, Fraternity, Community" comes first and should be a part of the frater Brenda Ernette. (2) Daughter and son-in-law, Lisa encircling the Square and Compasses nity's social activities. Likewise, there is a James L. Ernette, P.M., a member of Westmoreland Lodge No. 5 18, Greensbu rg, and a and Joseph Frederick, with their daughter, Ashley. inscribed on a keystone overlaying an outline familial tie that binds among appendant bod ies and organizations that make up the Joseph, a member of Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275, of the state on the 1998 Grand Master's Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District, was installed as the 11 2th uFamily of Freemasonry." Latrobe, wiU serve as Grand Sword Bearer. (3) Medallion relates R.W. Grand Master James Right Worshipful Grand Master of Freemasons in Pennsylvania during the Annual Grand L Ernette's vision of the principles, direction uFraternity" - Every Ashley enjoys a day at a parade with her grandfa Commu nication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic and scope of Pennsylvania Freemasonry. Mason needs to set ther. (4) Daughter Lisa works with her father at Center on December 27. The Medallion is a bronze token designed the proud fraternal Unity Printing. at the direction of the Grand Master to iden example at all APs® installed to seliVe:wlff~n tJlre 4 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 5 ------~------ OVERTURE: A Two-Initiative Leadership And Development Program For All Lodges Exciting, Matching Charity Grants Program R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette has set a membership devel Overture Series and the Conductor's Series. opment and retention goal of Net Zero beginning in 1998 and The Overture Series will comprise six workshops to be offered Launched For Lodges to Help Their Communities announced a two-initiative program to make it happen. around the state this spring. They are designed to train the leader The Grand Master said that he is determined to take a giant step ship of the lodges in their roles and responsibilities for membership "He is to be a man of benevo A new program of Masonic • Receive a check payable to the lodge from Grand Lodge for for Freemasonry toward solving what is undoubtedly the most per development and retention. The Conductor's Series, beginning in the lence and charity; not sitting down Matching Charity Grants the Matching Charity Grant. plexing problem faced by every lodge in Pennsylvania and all of fall, also will include six workshops. They are designed to help lodge designed to help lodges • Write a single check from the local Lodge for the total com Freemasonry. The Grand Master has instituted the OVERTURE contented, while his fellows, much officers with effective lodge management and administrative details, become more active in sup bined amount of the charity gift and present it to the recip Program, a leadership development and action program that he with a special focus on membership management. more his Brethren, are in want, porting causes in their local ient. believes is destined to make the difference. There will be eight Overture and eight Conductor's one-day work when it is in his power, without communities has been • Gain all of the credit for the local lodge (not Grand Lodge) For more than four decades, membership in Masonic lodges has shops planned for Saturdays in 1998 and 1999 at convenient loca prejudicing himself or his family, to been declining at a rate equal to about 3.5 per cent a year. Since tions for the lodges throughout the state, each beginning early in the d relieve them." announced by R.W. Grand for the contribution. the post-World War II hey day of the Craft, when there were more morning and concluding by 4:30 p.m. Master James L. Ernette. He • Begin the process again to identify another community need [From the Ancient Charge at the than four million Masons nationwide, the decline has been gradual, Invitations will go to all lodges very soon, encouraging each to presented the innovative action (if the initial project did not amount to $5,000). The Grand initiation of a Freemason] but steady. Changes in lifestyles, the economy and the needs of men send the Senior Warden, Junior Warden and one member who is program to the brethren in his Lodge will match any number of projects, totalling up to and their families have accounted for much of the decline. In recent specifically designated for membership development. Grand Master inaugural remarks after his installation as Grand Master at the Annual $5,000 per lodge per year. years in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, there have been efforts to Ernette said, "We believe that by paying attention to the future lead Communication. Earlier, he had outlined the program to District If a lodge does not have $5,000 to give to charitable caus attract new members and turn the situation around, generally with ership of the lodge, we can develop both momentum and continuity Deputy Grand Masters and to Senior Wardens of the lodges to facil es, it is permitted to raise funds in an appropriate manner. The mixed results. Further, in too for this effort. We encourage itate planning for their prospective year as Worshipful Master. Masonic Matching Charity Grants Committee has been many cases, new members each participant to attend The need for charity in our soci appointed to administer the program, appear interested in what both the Overture and Tile Cmnd Lodse of Pcullsyillfll!ia "You are to relieve the necessities of your Brethren, to the and to assist the lodge in finding Masonry has to offer and Conductor's Series so that ety has never been greater! With Ovcrttnc Progmm utmost of your power and ability, without prejudice to join, only to lose interest in they can become a force for reductions of federal and state appropriate causes. A complete pro yourself or your private concerns. Do this in a cheerful their lodges, or allow their change in the lodge." grants for the relief of those in need, gram kit has been prepared and dis spirit, for our Great Master has said that He loveth a membership to lapse. To emphasize the impor there will be a greater reliance on tributed to each lodge explaining the cheerful giver." The Grand Master com tance of attendance by the the private sector of support of wor program in detail. [From the Ancient Charge at the raising of a Freemason .] mented: "We've acted too leadership of the lodges, the thy charitable causes. Clearly, it is Your lodge's participation in this much like a fraternity with a Grand Lodge will reward our Masonic duty to be charitable, program will net dramatic results. guaranteed future and not Me111bcrsilip Dc RWPGM Fowler Leads Royal •• .~ 9i~JtJV'eurJV'lUJZb-The Pennsy~vania Ma~o.nic Fo~dation Fo~ Childr~n The nam. e will change on January 1' but the mis- tJO~, the le~s restflCtiV~ name Will allow the Foundation to .expand. ItS n., sion will be the same. The shorter name, The assistance mto other tssues, such as tobacco and gamblmg abuses Order of Scotland Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for among children. Children, will replace The Pennsylvania Masonic The new name is fashioned after the National Masonic Foundation R.W. Past Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr. (left), was installed Provincial 1 Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among for Children, which is dedicated to promoting the Masonic Model of Grand Master of the Royal Order of Scotland during ceremonies in Children. At the same time, the Foundation has introduced a mod- Student Assistance throughout the country. Like the Pennsylvania Washington, DC, October 8. He succeeds Marvin H. Fowler (right), who is ernized logo {shown here), changing the artwork from realistic repre- Foundation, the national organization was founded by the late not a relative despite the same surname. Right Honorable The Earl of Elgin sentations of a Mason with two children to stylized figures. R.W.P.G.M. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. It originally was known as The and Kincardine, KT, CD, JP, MA, LLD (center) was present for the ceremonies The mission will remain the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse National Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and the principal speaker at the annual banquet in the evening. by children through education, intervention and counseling. In addi- Among Children, but several years ago its name was streamlined. 6 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 7 Westmoreland Anniversary continued from page a Grand Master Message continued from page 2 Stated meetings were then held on January 21 , 1873, and on the prescribed Tuesdays of into the community and let our vitality be recognized. February and March, during which the officers were appointed and the description of the seal When good men are doing good things in their com Westmoreland Lodge No. 518: 1872-1997 presented. The seal was adopted in June, and the bylaws in July. The bylaws were approved by munities, other good men will want to be part of the By Charles H. Johnston, Jr. , P.M. Grand Lodge on September 3, 1873. action - to join with those who work hand-in-hand helping their communities and those in need. Westmoreland Lodge No. 518, Free and 225; Zachariah P. Bierer, Joh n Latta, Alex Members Served Masonry Well To help Blue Lodges be active and make a meaningful Accepted Masons, has been active in its com Kilgore, C.S. Overholt, Martin S. Overholt, Th rough the years, members of contribution in their communities, I have established munity for 125 years. With a membershi p A S. R. Overholt, Samuel Rock, and Robert Westmoreland Lodge have served Masonry the Masonic Matching Charity Grants Program under today of 377, the Lodge is thankful for its G. Ford, all late of Lodge No. 225; and prominently. the Chairmanship of Brother Samuel C. Williamson, members and friends - past and present - Daniel F. Steck, late of Lodge No. 231 . P.G.M. The Grand Lodge will match up to $5,000 of John S. Sell, who was Worshipfu l Master in for their achievements and anticipation of the each lodge's financial commitment to a community On December 3, 1872, District Deputy 1892, served as Right Worshipful Grand future, most recently providing a fine meeting charity program. It is designed to support you in your Grand Master Richard Coulter approved the Master in 1920 and 1921. His picture had charitable community involvement It will enable place. Masonry is growing, and will contin application fo r a charter for a new lodge and been displayed in the Lodge Room of the you to make a meaningful impact in your community. ue to grow in the Greensburg area. the charter was issued and dated on the fol former Greensbu rg Masonic Temple and It will give you and your Lodge all of the credit in your community for your "job well done." (Please see Westmoreland Lodge No. 518 had its begin lowing day, registering the new lodge as si nce has been donated to the Masonic "Matching Grants Program on Page 7.) nings on November 11 , 1872, at a stated "Westmoreland Lodge No. 518 to be held in Homes in Elizabethtown. It now hangs in meeting of Philanthropy Lodge No. 225, Greensburg, Westmoreland County, the Sell Chapel there. I am sure you will join me in the determination that Greensburg, when a petition was presented Pennsylvania." we have to move forward in unanimity - as indi Maurice A Hammer, W.M. in 1929, served vidual Masons, as unified Blue Lodges, and as a Grand and unanimously adopted stating that: A Special Communication of the Grand as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Lodge that both leads and serves. We are determined " ... twelve regular Master Masons, for Lodge of Pen nsylvania was held in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templer of to provide all of the ways and means that are available to us to get the job done, together. To dramatize the merly members of the Lodges mentioned Masonic Temple, Greensburg , at 12 o'clock Pennsylvania during 1948 and 1949. His 1998 philosophy for meeting the need for change and against our respective names, and at thi s noon, December 27, 1872, for the purpose sword is displayed Jn the Greensburg Past Master John S. Sell {above) was R.W. the teamwork necessary for building for the next mil· time not members of any Lodge, pray for of openi ng and constituting a new lodge by During a Special Meeti ng of Westmoreland Masonic Center. Grand Master in 1920 and 1921. Grand lennium, I'll say it this way: It's not what you can do a Warrant of Constitution, empowering us the name of Westmoreland Lodge No. 518. Lodge No. 518, on its 125th Anniversc;~ry, Paul L. Davis, W.M. in 1934, served as Master James L. Ernette is the second for Grand Lodge; it's what Grand Lodge can do for to meet as a regular lodge at Greensburg, Later in the day, by virtue of a dispensation December 27, Past Master James L. Ernette you! Most Puissant Grand Master of the Grand Westmoreland Lodge member to serve as R.W. Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to granted by R.W. Grand Master Samuel C. was formal ly received and honored in his Council of Royal and Select Master Masons Grand Master. Finally, I want to pay tribute to the family and re be called Westmoreland Lodge No. Perkins, District Deputy Grand Master home lodge as the new R.W. Grand Master of Pennsylvania in 1971. emphasize its importance to us as individual Masons and there to discharge the Richard Coulter was directed to open and of Masons in Pennsylvania. Worshipful and to the fraternity of Freemasonry. On the Grand duties of masonry in a constitutional man constitute Westmoreland Lodge No. 518. Master Gerald A Sutherland is shown with David L. Kiefer, W.M. in 1978, served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic Master's medallion, the word, "Family," represents ner according to the forms of the order Grand Master Ernette. District from 1981 through 1985. the esteem with which we, as Masons, hold our fam· A Special Meeting of the Lodge was then held ilies. It is important for lodges to involve the families, and the rules and regulations of the at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of adopting Now, James L. Ernette, W.M. in 1980, and D.D.G.M. from 1987 throug h 1991, is serving as especially the ladies, in their social activities and in Grand Lodge." bylaws, establishing the third Tuesday of each R.W. Grand Master. their community endeavors. There were twelve Warrant Members as fol month as the stated meeting night, and des New Home for Lodge And, the word "Family" also recognizes the bonds lows: Jacob Turney, Worshipful Master, late ignating the Masonic Temple on Main Street, among the "Family of Freemasonry." In the "Family of Lodge No. 225; George F. Huff, Senior Greensburg, as the place of meeting. Jacob A new one-story "Greensburg Masonic Center" was of Freemasonry," we have outstanding men and Warden, late of Lodge No. 225; William W. Turney served as Worsh ipful Master. constructed on two and one-third acres at the inter women dedicated to the same high principles, who Logan, Junior Warden, late of Lodge No. continued on page 9 section of George's Station and Donohoe Roods in are struggling with the same problems of member Hempfield Township, one mile east of Greensburg. ship development, retention and apathy. It is gratify ing for me to be one of that "Family" striving for a bet The Lodge moved into the new Masonic Center in ter tomorrow. Since Blue Lodge membership is a pre Commemorative Coin Issued 1991. The building is Y-shaped so that the bose of requisite for all of the appendant bodies, it is essential At the same time that James Moster, both occurring on the some day. the "Y" serves as an entrance and reception area; that we work together. We need each other. If we're L. Ernette was being The obverse of the coin notes the the left wing is a social area and kitchen; and the going to get this job done, we have to do it as the installed R.W. Grand 125th Anniversary, December 27, right wing is the lodge room and storage area. Family of Freemasonry. Moster of Masons in 1872 - December 27, 1997, encir A Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony was held October I have no doubt that together, we want to-we must and we will do it the right way in the best interest of Pennsylvania at noon, cled by "Westmoreland 26, 1991, by R.W. Grand Master W. Scott Stoner December 27, his lodge Lodge No. 518, the Fraternity. In my vision, I look upon our and the Grand Lodge Officers. The presiding offi Trestleboard for 1998 and see "The Perfect Match: was 125 years old. Greensburg, PA." cers of Westmoreland Lodge were: Charles H. King, Faith, Family, Fraternity, and Community." The reverse 1s a W.M.; Larry W. Kester, S.W.; and Harry L. Ziegler, For the occasion, o special coin has been reproduction of P.M., J.W. James L. Ernette struck to commemorate the 1 25th Grand Moster Anniversary of the lodge and the installa James L. Ernette's R. W. Grand Moster James L. Ernette is at the R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette is pictured as 9fr-w t [tmr$ tion of Bro. Ernette as the R.W. Grand seal for 1998. entrance to the Greensburg Masonic Center, he served as Worshipful Master of Westmoreland R.W. Grand Master occupied in 1991 . 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A Year of Exciting Progress continued from page 12 The Masonic Homes' "Mission of Love" is possible only • The Masonic Homes expects to open a Mental Retardation through the immense charity and contributions from the Masonic Respite Care Program in March 1998. The program is being Fraternity, their families and friends of the Masonic Homes. For :Mt--t: At The Masonic Homes developed to meet the needs of the individuals based on results more information about the Masonic Homes, contact: Executive of a survey in the February 1997 issue of The Pennsylvania Director's Office, Masonic Homes, One Masonic Drive, Many new and exciting events are on the horizon at the Masonic Homes as R.W. Freemason. The program will accommodate eight adult guests Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or call (717) 367-1121, extension Grand Master James L. Ernette begins his term of office: with mental retardation. The Mental Retardation Respite Care 33262. Program will serve as a temporary home for adult children with • Almost immediately after the installation of the new Grand Master, services of the mental retardation, which will allow the parents or care-givers Masonic Homes will be vastly expanded. Effective January 1, the two Masonic to take a vacation or respite. Within the caring, secure envi Eastern Star Homes of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, Order of the Eastern ronment and beauty of the Masonic Homes, the program will Star, - one in Warminster, Bucks County, and the other in Bellevue, Allegheny provide quality services to ensure the well-being of each adult County - will merge with the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Free and guest during his or her stay. Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. The union of the three homes will expand the continuum of quality care services provided to individuals across the • The nine-year Masonic Health Care Center renovation project wi ll Commonwealth. The core admission eligibility for all three homes will be extend be completed on April 1, 1998. Then, the Masonic Health Care ed to Masons and their family members and to Eastern Star members. Center will have the capabilities to provide outpatient, physician, ancillary, and assisted living care; dementia care; transitional • A state-of-the-art amphitheater to accommodate multi-media presentations is care; and skilled nursing services to more than 580 people. expected to be built and completed at the Masonic Conference Center on the Patton Campus of the Masonic Homes by the end of 1998. The amphitheater will • The upcoming year also promises to show an expansion of the be built onto Memorial Hall and will have a capacity to hold up to 100 people in independent living services at the Masonic Homes. The first the theater, plus a number of breakout rooms for group discussions, and areas for phase of the independent living cottage construction project, refreshments, registration, restrooms and storage. Additional parking is also consisting of 36 cottages with varied Aoor plans, was complet planned. The multi-media format will allow compatibility with all existing media ed in August, 1997. The second phase, adding another 36 Joseph E. Murphy, Executive Director/CEO types (movies, slides, overheads, etc.) as well a s computer-generated images or cottages, is expected to be completed in the spring of 1998. of the Masonic Homes, chats with Richard computer controlled presentations. Future possibilities for this new amphitheater Phase three, which would complete the project with 28 cottages R. W. Grand Master James L. Ernette gets an "on·the· job" look President Masonic Homes Spieth, of the include an option for teleconferences. for a total of 100 cottages, will be pursued if demand exists Resident Council. at the Masonic Health Care Center construction site during the continued on page 13 from individuals eligible for admission to the Masonic Homes. renovation project. Masonic Homes' Admission Policy Expanded Grand Master, Masonic Homes Leaders To Meet With PA Masons in Florida Our Masonic Homes Are Known Internationally As On September 26, the Committee on explained that the Committee expanded Pennsylvania Masons and their wives residing in Masonic Homes expanded the the Admissions Policy to accommodate Florida will be invited to meet in Tampa or Palm Admissions Policy to serve more indi the needs and requests for services by The Outstanding Example of Masonic Charity Beach Gardens in March with R.W. Grand Master viduals who are interested in residing fraternal family members. Due to the recent construction and renovations on James L. Ernette, others from the Grand Lodge of at the Masonic Homes. Pennsylvania, and the Executive Director/CEO of Located on 1,400 acres of picturesque Lancaster County farm residents in various levels and types of services, from indepen the Masonic Homes' campus, there cur Traditionally, the Masonic Homes the Masonic Homes accompanied by the land, the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown is one of the largest dent living to residential and personal care services, including rently is, or soon will be, availabilities in served Pennsylvania Master Masons, Masonic Homes in the nation, known internationally as an out varying levels of health care service. all areas and for every level of care, from Admissions, Development, Outreach and their wives, widows, mothers, daugh Marketing staff. standing example of Masonic Charity. Established in 1910 by short-term subacute care, skilled care, ters, and sisters. With the expanded Invitations will be sent during January to the R.W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of nursing and personal care, to assisted The Masonic Children's Home currently provides services to policy, daughters of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Masons residing in Florida fo r either Pennsylvania, the Masonic Homes is a continuing care retire living, residential living and indepen 40 school-age children from around the Commonwealth. By Master Masons will be eligible for the Friday, March 27, session in Egypt Shrine dent living options. ment community and children's home committed to providing providing a modern, attractive and homellice environment for admission regardless of their marital Temple, Tampa; or the Saturday, March 28, session for the physical, social, mental and spiritual needs of each of its the care of these young people, Freemasons are preparing them status, and widows of Pennsylvania "We are pleased to be able to respond in Amara Shrine Temple, Palm Beach Gardens. residents and customers. This is a "Mission of Love" which is to the many requests from the to be productive citizens of the future. The goal of the Masonic Master Masons will be eligible through Each get-together will begin with a reception at 11 provided through the support of all Masons as an extension of Fraternity by offering a variety of new Children's Home is to give each child a chance to receive their Masonic husbands' memberships, a.m., lunch at noon, program at 1 p.m., and social the fundamental teachings of Masonic Charity. Admissions to even if they remarry. Beginning and expanded services to enhance the fri endship, care and guidance. The children attend area public hour from 2 to 3 p.m. If you are a Pennsylvania the Masonic Homes are governed by the Committee on January 1, 1998, the Committee on quality of life for all whom we serve. All Mason residing in Florida and have not received an schools and are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular Masonic Homes, which approves or disapproves applications Masonic Homes also will offer admis of these improvements are due to the invitation by January 30 and would like to attend activities to enhance their personal development. On-campus for admission primarily on the basis of need. All services are sion to Pennsylvania Eastern Star mem continued support from brethren and one of the gatherings, please call the Masonic recreational activities include indoor and outdoor pools, bas loved ones," Murphy said. "This offered without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, bers and their spouses, who must be Homes toll-free at 1-800-462-7664. ketball courts and tennis courts. A Masonic affiliation is not Admissions Policy allows us to share our religious creed, sex, age or handicap of the applicant. Masons from jurisdictions recognized In addition to the fraternal opportunity that the required fo r admission to the Masonic Children's Home, but by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. 'Mission of Love' with more individuals gatherings in Florida will afford, the purpose of the each child must be sponsored by a Masonic Lodge. who desire to become part of our The Masonic Homes currently serves more than 1 ,300 adult Joseph E. Murphy, Executive two sessions is to share important information on Masonic Homes' family." Director/CEO of the Masonic Homes, the full continuum of new services and benefits provided at, and by, the Masonic Homes. 12 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Penn sylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 13 The Grand Master's Itinerary Jan. 5 Syria Shrine Installation, Jan. 24 LuLu Temple, Breakfast, Mar. 4 Meetings at Masonic Temple, Pittsburgh - 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Meeting - 10:00 a.m. Philadelphia Landmarks Presentation of 49th Masonic Committee - 10:00 a.m.; District 7 38th Masonic District, District D. D.G.M. Ronald Deputy Grand Masters' Meeting Retiring Masters' Di nner, Little, Jr., Youghiogheny Lodge I :30 p.m.; Rehearsal, Grand Pittsburgh · 6:30 p.m. No. 583, Special Meeting, Lodge Elected and Appointed McKeesport - 4:00 p.m. Officers 3:00 p.m.; Dinner- 5 p.m.; 9 Open Presentation of Quarterly Communication of the 45th Masonic District D.D.G.M. 49th Masonic District Retiring Charles L. Kl ingaman, Grand Lodge · 7:00 p.m. John K. Young Hiram P. Ball John L. M((ain Joseph E. Irate Samuel C. Williamson Tamaqua Lodge No. 238, Masters Banquet, Chesterfield's 1968-1969 1970-1971 1976-1977 1980-1981 1982-1983 Hometown - 7:00 p.m. North Hu ntington - 6:30 p.m. 7 Membership Development Seminar, State College 10 Membership Development 28 Presentation of R.W. Junior Grand 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p.m. Seminar, Sheraton, Greensburg- Warden William Slater II, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 55th Masonic District D.D.G.M. !50th Anniversary, LaBelle joshua A. Beim, Lodge No. 45, Vallee Lodge No. 232, 18th I 25th Anniversary, Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Masonic District, jersey Shore Westmoreland Lodge No. 5 18, Center Dinner- 6:00 p.m. 30th Masonic District, Stated Meeting- 7:30 p.m. 14 Membership Development Special Meeting Seminar, Pittsburgh Greensburg - 4:00 p. m. 31 Open Presentation of 17th, 22nd, Banquet- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p.m. and 33rd Masonic Districts Arthur J. Kurtz W. s,ott Stoner Edward H. Fowler, Jr. George H. Hohenshildt Edward 0. Weisser D.D.G.M.'s Gary B. Stahley, 20 Meetings at Masonic Homes, 1988-1989 1990-1991 1992-1993 1994-1995 1996-1997 12 Presentation of Masonic District "B" D.D.G.M. John R. MiUer, Bradley A. Lewis, and Carl R. Elizabethtown: University Lodge No. 5 1, Johnson, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Staff, 8:00 a.m. Stated Meeting, Coudersport - 2:00 p.m. Sub-committee, 10 :00 a.m. Historical Masonic Items In Pittsburgh for Inaugural Masonic Temple, Masonic Homes Committee, Philadelphia - 7:30 p.m. Four valuable items of Masonic history are being displayed in the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Temple during the Annual Grand Communication 1:00 p. m. in the afternoon when James L. Ernette is installed R.W. Grand Master, then at the Pittsburgh Hilton in the evening. 13 Presentation of 21st Masonic D.D.GM Feb. 7 Open Presentation of 18th Receive Grand Master of The Holy Bible upon which George Washington took his Lodge No. 5, D.C.). In 1898, it was used inlaying the cornerstone of Laurence G. Hettich, Lodge No. 700, Masonic District D.D.G.M. Constitutional Oath at his inauguration in New York on April 30, Maryland, Woodlawn Lodge No. the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. It is a prized possession of Stated Meeting, State College, Ronald A. Aungst, LaBelle Vallee 1789, was open in the lodge room during the installation of the Grand Potomac Lodge, and is in Pittsburgh through their courtesy. 672, 37th Masonic District, 7:30 p.m. Lodge No. 232, Master, then displayed at the Aliquippa - 7:30 p. m. jersey Shore - 2:00 p.m. Hilton. For President and Brother The trowel that is on display is a reproduction of the one used by 16-17 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Washington's inauguration, the President Washington in laying the cornerstone of the Capitol in Mid-Winter Conference, 21 Membership Development Bible had been borrowed from St. 14 13th Masonic District Installation 1793. It also was used for laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia Seminar, Allentown John's Lodge No. 1 in New York Dinner, Institution in 1846; the Washington Monument in 1848, the Masonic 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. City. With his right hand on this Temple in Washington in 1907, 17 Membership Development Dickson City - 6:30 p.m. Bible, he concluded his obligation and the George Washington Seminar, Doubletree Hotel, saying, "So Help Me God! " and 200th Anniversary of Phoenix Masonic National Memorial at Philadelphia -8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 21-24 Conference of Grand Masters, bowed to ki ss the open Book. It Lodge No. 75, 40th Masonic Alexandria, VA, in 1923. It is in Philadelphia Marriott has been at the inauguration of a number of other presidents, includ· ' - · ~~~~~~t ) Pittsburgh through the courtesy District, Pottstown 21 Open Presentation of 34th ing Bush, Carter, Eisenhower, and Harding, and at many other impor· of Alexandria-Washmgton Lodge Masonic D.D.G.M. Evan R. 28 Membership Development tant ceremonies. It is the treasured property of St. John's Lodge and IL______J_I No. 22, Virginia. Potentate's Banquet, is in Pittsburgh through their courtesy. Watters, Lodge No. 524, Seminar, Philadelphia Everett- 7:30 p.m. Syria Temple, Pittsburgh The Masonic Apron displayed is a repli 8:00 a.m. · 4:30 p.m. The Gavel, used during the instal· ca of the historic one worn by President 26 Brotherhood Night lation, is the one used by President Washington when he laid the cornerstone 23 Meetings at Masonic Homes, New Castle, DE - 6:00 p.m. Washington in laying the corner· of the Capitol in Washington. The original Elizabethtown: Staff, 8:00 a.m.; Sub-Committee, stone for the Capitol in Washington is carefully preserved and displayed in the Mar. 3 Meetings at Masonic Temple, I 0:00 a.m.; Masonic Homes 27-28 Rorida Masonic Reunion, Egypt on Sept. 18, 1793. The head is Masonic Library and Museum of Philadelphia Consolidated Fund Maryland marble taken from the Committee, 1:00 p.m.; Pennsylvania Shrine Temple, Tampa, FL, Pennsylvania in the Masonic Temple, 9:30 a.m.; Administrators of the decoration of the first part of the Philadelphia. The original Apron was Masonic Foundation For Children, and Amara Shrine Temple, Pension Plan I I :00 a.m.; Capitol. Its handle is a dark native wood of unusual grain. After the hand-embroidered by Madam de Lafayette 4:00 p.m.; Pennsylvania Youth Palm Beach Gardens, FL Committee on Finance · 1:00 p.m. cornerstone ceremony, President Washington handed the gavel to the as a gift and presented to Brother Foundation Board, 7:00 p. m. Master of Potomac Lodge No. 9, Maryland (which is now Potomac Washington by the Marquis de Lafayette. 14 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 15 Ten New District Deputy Grand Masters Are Named Multi-Media Conference Facilities To Be Added at the Patton Campus Construction of a major addition and renovations soon to get In addition, the dorrrtitory rooms, which were installed during Masonic District B 17th Masonic District 18th Masonic District 21 sf Masonic District 22nd Masonic District underway at the Masonic Conference Center on the Patton the 1983 renovation, wiU be upgraded to included private bath John R. Miller, Gary B. Stahley, Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., Laurence G. Hettich, Bradley Allen Lewis, Campus at Elizabethtown will provide a complete, modern multi rooms to supplement the dormitory-style shower and lavatory of Riverside, NJ, a member of of Ulysses, a member of of Jersey Shore, a member of of Centre Hall, a member of of Shinglehouse, a member of media amphitheater. facilities on each floor. Air conditioning will be added to all liv· University Lodge No. S1 , Lewisville Lodge No. 556, La Belle Vallee Lodge No. 232, State College Lodge No. 700, Sharon Lodge No. 598, ing quarters to make the facility more comfortable for conference Philadelphia Ulysses Jersey Shore State College Shinglehouse When the Patton Masonic School was renovated in 1983 to cre participants. A complete decorative make-over of the original ate the Masonic Conference Center, it was designed to take a building will be included in the project. school for boys and develop a youth center for 160 participants. Although it was antic The new lobby area will be constructed at ipated that some adults would use the facili the front-center of the current building, with ty, it was never imagined that the number of the meeting rooms to the north and the adults staying at the campus would grow to amphitheater to the south. It will be a grand exceed the use by youth. Today, with the space with a rugh ceiling capped with fuU many drug and alcohol prevention programs room-length skylights, which will be defined offered to train teachers in the Student by the peaks of the original roof (see concept above and photograph at left). The facade of 33rd Masonic District 34th Masonic District 45th Masonic District Assistance Program, and law enforcement 49th Masonic District SSth Masonic District the original entrance will be preserved Carl Richard Johnson, Evon R. Watters, Charles R. Klingaman, officers in the D.A.R.E. program, the Ronald Little, Jr., Joshua A. Beim, inside this space to display some of the her· of Wilcox, a member of of Everett, a member of of Tamaqua, a member of of McKeesport, a member of Pittsburgh, a member of Masonic Conference Center currently hosts itage of the Patton School. It will serve as a Wilcox Lodge No. 571, Everett Lodge No. 524, Tamaqua Lodge No. 238, more than 7,000 guests each year. of Youghiogheny No. 583, Lodge No. 4 S, central gathering area for conference partici· Wilcox Everett Tamaqua McKeesport Pittsburgh Recognizing the changing trend, R.W. Grand pants, and for other activities which meet Master James L. Ernette envisioned a train programmillg needs. ing center that would meet the growing edu Wrule this renovation and addition is a result cational and conference needs of the Youth Foundation Continues to Advance of the growing adult use of the Campus, it 2 New Grand Fraternity and the charitable causes it bene should not be inferred that the use by our fits. Memorial Hall, which originally was Chaplains Named Masonic youth has been reduced or declined Masons' Commitment to Support Youth the educational center for the former Patton over the years. The Masonic Conference R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette named two new Masonic School, will have a new structure Looking over the plans for multi-media Center-Patton Campus has become known as Grand Lodge Chaplains. They are: For the sixteenth year, the Pennsylvania Youth Founda tion will carry forward the conference center to be added to added to the front of the building. lncluded a facility wruch is ideaUy situated for a commitment of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to support and vitalize youth pro in the addition wiU be the new amphithe Memorial Hail (in background) on the retreat or educational semillar for partici· grams. The emphases and programs for Masonically-related youth organizations ater/ conference room, six break-out rooms, Patton Campus are {1-r): Carl R. Aohr, pants of all ages. Unlike any other Masonic exemplify the philosophy and vision that R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette a registration center and a multi-purpose Chairman of the Masonic Homes' facility in the world, it will soon combine a THOMAS H. IRWIN, JR. Building and Grounds Subcommittee; expressed for the fraternity: "Faith, Family, Fraternity, and Community." lobby. Work is scheduled to continue youthful atmosphere with a high-tech com· of Altoona, throughout 1998. Occupancy is anticipated James L. Ernette, R.W. Grand Master; The Masonic youth groups provide a proper introduction to the concept of "fra fortable adult learning center. a member of by December. and Joseph E. Murphy, Executive ternity." They learn the virtues of brotherhood and sisterhood, far apart from the Director/ CEO of the Masonic Homes. Juniata Lodge No. 282, image of college pranks and partying so often mis-associated with the word. They Holidaysburg are taught that community responsibility is essential; that service to local charities is an important component of their active schedules. Masonic youth don't just talk Grand Masters to Meet In Philadelphia in Feb. about it- they are actively helping others, whether visiting the elderly, raising WANTED Public Relations Professional funds for worthy causes, or assisting in dozens of civic projects. The Grand Lodge of center for activities will The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is seeking a professional communi· The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the Masonic youth organizations Pennsylvan ia will v~ oF G~.q-11. be the Marriott cator experienced in working with all media, the public, and our mem· bership. Communications, journalism, marketing or a related degree among the lodges, establish ing new local youth groups, improving membership host the 1998 Hotel; but the (or sufficient comparable professional experience) and at least five recruitment, sponsoring and conducting youth activities at the Masonic Conference Conference of Grand Masters WAYNE D. MEYER, ~~- -~~ years' on·the·job experience are required. Responsibilities will include, G r a n d will visi t the of Pittsburgh, Center in Elizabethtown, recruiting adult leadership to work with youth, and pro ~ ~ but not limited to: Collecting, writing and distributing information moting scholarships which benefit Masonic youth . Masters 1n z m Masonic Temple. a member of 0 ~ within the fraternity, publicly, and to special audiences; media relations, Dallas Lodge No. 508, Lodges are encouraged to continue scheduling youth programs, and support Philadelphia (.) (/.) Grand Lodge contacts and services; and arranging some special events. Duties will February 22 FEBRUARY 22·24,1998 Secretaries also require limited travel, generally within Pennsylvania. Salary will be Pittsburgh ing the work of local Rainbow Assemblies, DeMolay Chapters and Job's Daughters .0 Grand Lodge of PA Bethels. For information or assistance, call toll -free, 1-800-266-8454 (in PA), or through 24. ~ q'l" will meet tn commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants should send a resume to: Office of the Grand Master, Masonic Temple, (717) 367-1536; or write to the Foundation at 1244 Ba inbridge Rd ., The Conference Philadelphia at the ~40ELP\'\\~ One North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 191 07-2598. Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9423. headquarters and same time. 16 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 17 Committees and Appointments Committees and Appointments Chief of Staff Director of The Ritualistic George H. Hohenshildt, William Slater II, William Slater II, Masonic Homes' Human Board of The Pennsylvania Russell F. Weigley Committee on Masonic Fred D. Rissinger, Grand Lodge Operations Work R.W. Past Grand Master, R.W. junior Grand Warden R.W. Junior Grand Warden Resources Subcommittee Masonic Foundation for Reading Lodge No. S49 Temples, Halls and Lodge Perry Lodge No. 4S8 Anthony j. Garvey, William M. Jones, William S. Snyder E. Michael George, Marvin G. Speicher, (continued} Children Secretary to the Board Rooms D. William Roberts, Richard Vaux-lvanhoe Chartiers Lodge No. 297 Lodge No. 756 Westmoreland Lodge No. Sl8 R.W. Grand Treasurer D. William Roberts Larry R. Emigh, President john H. Platt, ]r. Carl R. Rohr, Chairman, Avalon Lodge No. 6S7 Lodge No. 384 Assistant Director Edward 0. Weisser, Theodore K. Warner, Jr., Thomas W. jackson, Avalon Lodge No. 657 Old Fort Lodge No. 537 George Washington Deputy Chief of Staff H. Alvan Sallack, R.W. Past Grand Master, JeffreyS. Greene, Vice Pres. Lodge No. 143 Joseph H. Brown R. W. Grand Secretary Robert L. Engel, G. Kent Hackney, james W. Brown Lodge No. 675 Newtown Lodge No. 427 Lodge No. 75 1 Carl R. Flohr, Joseph H. Brown Eugene G. Painter, Grand Lodge Organists Armstrong Lodge No. 239 Committee on Higher Philadelphia-Potter Paul E. Reichart, Lodge No. 751 Richard Vaux Lodge No. 454 East: john E. Goodman, George Washington Education, Gifts and Loans Lodge No. 72 Region l Oriental Lodge No. 460 James J. Campanile, Treasurer, Kim W. Jeffreys, Barger Lodge No. 333 Lodge No. 143 Thomas W. jackson, Chairman, Howard E. Vaughan, Masonic Education Harmony Lodge No. 52 West: G. Richard Zimmerman, William L. McCarrier, R.W. Grand Secretary Western Star Lodge No. 304 Newtown Lodge No. 427 Steering Committee Masonic Homes' james L. Ernette, Sunset Lodge No. 623 Butler Lodge No. 272 Samuel C. Williamson, Elliott D. Buffard, Masonic Homes Region 2 Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Chairman Financial Subcommittee R.W. Grand Master Trustees of Title to the Norman A. Fox, R.W. Past Grand Master Tioga Lodge No. 373 Executive Director/ CEO Larry A. Buzzard, R.W. Past Grand Master, Marvin G. Speicher, Chairman, Eugene D. Lucas, Masonic Temple and Other William B. Hackenburg james L. Sieber, Donald W. jenkins, joseph E. Murphy, Howell Lodge No. 405 Avalon Lodge No. 657 R.W. Grand Treasurer Oriental Star Lodge No. 588 Guest Committee Real Estate of Grand Lodge Mount Moriah Lodge No. ISS Cumberland Valley Union Lodge No. 291 Abraham C. Treichler Region 3 W. jack Yates, William T. Bergman, Robert L. Plata, Chairman, W. Edward Sell, Chairman, Dean E. Vaughn, William L. McCarrier, Lodge No. 31 5 P. Thomas Feeser, Lodge No. 682 Clifford E. Reed, Sr., Lodge No. 408 Harmony Lodge No. 52 Brotherhood Fort Pitt Lodge No. 4S Cumberland Star Butler Lodge No. 272 Jay E. McEiravey, Page Lodge No. 270 AdministratorI COO Osceola Lodge No. SIS Terry D. Bentzel, William M. Keesler, Lodge No. 635 Newton C. Taylor, Lodge No. I 97 Norman A. Fox, Youghiogheny Lodge No. S83 William C. Davis, Jr., Region 4 York Lodge No. 266 George E. Reeder, Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 D. William Roberts, Kane Lodge No. S66 Abraham C. Treichler Matthew D. Dupee, William B. Hackenburg Dennis ]. Erb, Byrl ]. johnson, Avalon Lodge No. 6S7 Secretary to Board Committee on Publications Solomon's Lodge No. 3 Lodge No . 682 Theodore K. Warner, Jr. Mount Moriah Lodge No. ISS Barger Lodge No. 32S Tyrian Lodge No. 644 Shiloh Lodge No. 558 Robert L. Engel, joseph W. Witte ]. Russell Mann, Chairman, George E. Boyer, Joseph H. Brown Robert M. Spicer, Jr., Region 5 E. Charles Selinsky, Armstrong Lodge No. 239 Board Members Emeritus Solomon's Lodge No. 3 Stichter Lodge No. 254 Lodge No. 751 Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 George E. Vierkorn, Franklin-St.)ohn's Trinity Hiram P. Ball, G. Kent Hackney, james ]. Wabby, Pennsylvania Youth Thomas A. Himler, Jr., Guy T. Matthews, Oasis Lodge No. 416 Lodge No. 221 Kenneth V. Hatt R.W. Past Grand Master Masonic Blood Bank-Organ Philadelphia-Potter john A. Brashear Foundation Acacia Lodge No. 3SS Tacony Lodge No. 600 Region 6 J. Robert Taylor, Spring Creek Lodge No. 802 Robert B. Hanson, Donor Committee Lodge No. 72 Lodge No. 743 Executive Director Edgar T. Hammer, Jr., Richard L. Tubo, Lake Erie Lodge No. 347 Lloyd S. Mortimer Euclid Lodge No. 698 F. Rick Knepper, Chairman, Robert A. Pate, Robert Noone, Thomas R. Labagh, Westmoreland Lodge No. Sl8 Osceola Lodge No.SIS Ex-Officio Wayne Lodge No. 581 Harold A. Dunkelberger, Cromwell Lodge No. 572 Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 Brotherhood Fort Pitt Abraham C. Treichler Masonic Homes' Admissions, Region 7 Anthony J. Garvey Eurika Lodge No. 302 Leroy McClellan, Secretary Lodge No. 635 Lodge No. 682 Home Assistance and Walter F. Lindemuth, G. Kent Hackney Hon. Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., Concordia Lodge No. 67 Howard T. Silbaugh, Trustees of the Resident Committee on Temple Acacia Lodge No. 579 Infinity Lodge No. 546 Arthur W. Buzzard, Treasurer, Westmoreland Lodge No. Sl8 Services Subcommittee Masonic Homes' Carl D. Homan, Chairman, Joseph W. Murray Fund Pennsylvania Meridian Sun Mike Del Cimmuto, The Pennsylvania Masonic john L. McCain, Chairman, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Development Subcommittee Robert A. Lamberton Committee on Finance Lodge No. 2 John M. Read Lodge No. S36 Foundation for Children James L. Ernette, Chairman, R.W. Past Grand Master Chairman, Robert L. Dluge, jr., Chairman, Membership Development Lodge No. 487 Committee on Landmarks Curtis C. Gensemer II, Jeffrey M. Greene, Executive Director R. W. Grand Master james M. Davis, Sr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden R.W. Deputy Grand Master and Retention Committee George H. Hohenshildt, james L. Ernette, Chairman Palestine-Roxboro ugh Joseph H. Brown joseph W. Witte, Robert L. Dluge, Jr., Williamson-Corinthian D. William Roberts, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., james L. Ernette, Chairman, R.W. Past Grand Master R.W. Grand Master, Lodge No. 13S Lodge No. 751 Richard Vaux-lvanhoe R.W. Deputy Grand Master Lodge No. 368 Avalon Lodge No. 6S7 R.W. Senior Grand Warden R.W. Grand Master Arthur W. Buzzard Westmoreland Lodge No. 5 18 William F. Gottschalk, Jr., Vincent G. Monardo Lodge No. 384 Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Edward]. Appelgren, Guy T. Matthews, Norman A. Fox, Samuel C. Williamson, Pennsylvania Meridian Sun Robert L. Dluge, Jr., Frankford Lodge No. 292 Lodge No. 45 Assistant Executive Director R.W. Senior Grand Warden Williamson-Corinthian Tacony Lodge No. 6oo R. W. Past Grand Master Lodge No.2 R.W.Deputy Grand Master, William B. Hackenburg Ralph E. King, Sr., James C. Murray, William Slater II, Lodge No. 368 Blaine F. Fabian, Charles A. Blackman, Elysburg Lodge No. 414 Mount Moriah Lodge No. ISS Marion Lodge No. 562 Harmony Lodge No. 52 R.W. Junior Grand Warden Harriss A. Butler, Ill, Ephrata Lodge No. 66S Cassia-Mount Horeb Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Guy T. Matthews, William L. Strum, Robert M. Spicer, Jr., Keystone Lodge No. S69 Masonic Homes' Building and Anthony j . Carvey, Committee on Lodge No. 273 R.W. Senior Grand Warden, Tacony Lodge No. 600 Sunset Lodge No. 623 Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Alan Fellheimer, Grounds Subcommittee Richard Vaux-lvanhoe Fraternal Recognition William F. Lotz, lll, Superintendent of Warren Lodge No. 31 0 Ernest). Gazda, Jr., ]. Robert Taylor, Ronald C. Unterberger, Williamson-Corinthian Carl R. Flohr, Chairman, Lodge No. 384 joseph E. Trate, Chairman, Friendship-Williams The Masonic Temple William Slater II, Acacia Lodge No. 579 Lake Erie Lodge No. 347 joseph H. Brown Lodge No. 368 George Washington G. Kent Hackney, R.W. Past Grand Master Lodge No. 400 Daniel ). Hinds, R.W. Junior Grand Warden, Stanley A. Kolrnetzky, Lodge No. 751 Lodge No. 143 Howell C. Mette Philadelphia-Potter John K. Young, Secretary to the Committee Covenant-Excelsior Lodge No. 45 Peter A. B. Widener Edwin P. Cover, William L. McCarrier, Shamokin Lodge No. 255 Lodge No. 72 R.W. Past Grand Master Daniel j. Hinds Lodge No. 456 john K. Young, George H. Hohenshildt, Lodge No. 67 1 Ligonier Lodge No. 33 I Administrators of Butler Lodge No. 272 Thomas R. Labagh, R.W. Past Grand Master, R.W. Past Grand Master john C. Price, Raymond C. Mohr, The Pension Plan Samuel C. Williamson, Abraham C. Treichler Melita Lodge No. 295 Thomas W. jackson, Committee on Appeals Solomon's Lodge No. 3 St. Alban-Swain Wi lliam Slater II, Chairman R.W. Past Grand Master Board of the Lodge No. 682 Aides to the Grand Master Hiram P. Ball, R.W. Grand Secretary Glen R. Grell, Chairman, George E. Silvers, Lodge No. 529 R. W. junior Grand Warden P. Thomas Feeser, Pennsylvania Youth Homer Jones, R.W. Past Grand Master, St. John's Lodge No. 260 Sunset Lodge No. 623 Rory M. Emery, Page Lodge No. 270 Paul D. Fisher, Pocono Lodge No. 780 Lodge No. 45 Thomas F. Toscani, Foundation William C. Brown, Boyertown Lodge No. 741 john E. Hoffman, Board of The Masonic Library Reading Lodge No. S49 Matthew D. Dupee, Thomas C. Librandi, Melita Lodge No. 295 Samuel C. Williamson, John L. McCain, And Museum of Pennsylvania Hugh A. Jones Shiloh Lodge No. 558 Richard Vaux-Ivanhoe Prince Edwin Lodge No. 486 Secretary to Committee William R. Swinehart, john F. Laedlein R.W. Past Grand Master, Chairman Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Pocono Lodge No.780 Ri chard F. Flickinger, Lodge No. 384 Thomas W. jackson, Herndon Lodge No. 702 Lodge No. 707 Howard T. Silbaugh, Milnor Lodge No. 287 R.W. Past Grand Master Chairman, Ligonier Lodge No. 331 R.W. Grand Secretary George Bennett, Charles L. Metzger, Sr., Westmoreland Lodge No. 518 joseph E. Trate, Charles A. Pass, Treasurer, R.W. Senior Grand Warden Hugh A. jones, Cumberland Valley St. Alban-Swain West Chester Lodge No. 322 George j. Kosowan, R.W. Past Grand Master, Eureka Lodge No. 302 john K. Young, Cedar Lodge No. 378 Matching Grants Committee Lodge No. 315 Lodge No. 529 Committee on Bylaws Samuel C. Williamson, Avalon Lodge No. 657 Solomon's Lodge No. 3 C. DeForrest Trexler, R.W. Past Grand Master Richard B. Wickersham, Eugene L. Ballinger, Jr., Secretary to the Committee Robert A. Pote, Chairman, Chairman, Samuel C. Williamson, Barger Lodge No. 333 joseph F. Acton, Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Crafton Lodge No. 653 Thomas W. Jackson, Masonic Homes' Human Woodlawn Lodge No. 672 R.W. Past Grand Master R.W. Past Grand Master, Subcommittee on Audits Larry G. Newhard, Henry M. Phillips Lodge Terry D. Bentzel, Valley Lodge No. 613 R.W. Grand Secretary Resources Subcommittee Raymond]. DeRaymond, Thomas R. Labagh, Robert L.Haar, Manoquesy Lodge No. 41 3 No.337 York Lodge No. 266 Dean E. Vaughn, Chairman Dallas Lodge No. 396 Committee on Abraham C. Treichler Arthur J. Kurtz, Lowther Manor Theodore K. Warner, Jr. Keith J. Caito, Cumberland Star Glen R. Grell, joseph W. Kovarick, The Pennsylvania Freemason Lodge No. 682 R.W. Past Grand Master, Lodge No. 78 I Joseph H. Brown Lodge No. 197 St. John's Lodge No. 260 Barger Lodge No. 32S Homestead-Amity-McCandless Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Henry F. McKonly, Jr., Committee on Masonic Lodge No. 7Sl Blaine F. Fabian, Chairman Rick S. Freedman, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Kim W. Jeffreys, Scott L. Peters, Ephrata Lodge No. 665 Lodge No. 582 W. Scott Stoner, William S. Snyder Lodge No. 756 Homes Ronald C. Unterberger, Williamson-Corinthian R.W. Senior Grand Warden Richmond Lodge No. 230 j oseph F. Acton, R.W. Past Grand Master, james L. Ernette, Chairman, Western Star Lodge No. 304 joseph H. Brown Luther J. Black, Lodge No. 368 William Slater II, George F. Smith, Henry M. Phillips Casiphia Lodge No. 551 R.W. Grand Master ]. Robert Taylor, Lodge No. 7SI Washington Lodge No. 265 William Swinehart, R.W. Junior Grand Warden Palestine-Roxborough Lodge No. 337 Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Trustees of the Robert L. Dluge, Jr., Lake Erie Lodge No . 347 Howard T. Silbaugh, Paul D. Fisher, Herndon Lodge No. 702 Thomas W. Jackson, Lodge No. 135 Daniel]. Hinds, R.W. Past Grand Master, Consolidated Fund R.W. Deputy Grand Master Secretary to the Committee Westmoreland Lodge No. 518 Reading Lodge No. 549 Wi lliam j. Prazenica, R.W. Grand Secretary Covenant-Excelsior Avalon Lodge No. 657 John L. McCain, Chairman, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., Thomas R. Labagh Whitfield ). Bell, john H. Platt, Jr., Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 456 R.W. Past Grand Master R.W. Senior Grand Warden Cumberland Star Lodge No. I 97 Pilgrim Lodge No. 7 12 Lodge No. 682 18 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 27, 1997 The Pen nsylvania Freema son I December 27, 1997 19