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Masonic Charities Fund Undertakes New Responsibilities
Masonic Charities Fund is the fund-raising arm for the charities of the R. W. Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Pennsylvania.
The administrative, promotion, collection, and distribution activities associated with fund-raising will be accomplished through one office for the benefit of the following existing Grand Lodge Charities:
The Masonic Homes: The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children:
This includes the Masonic Homes in The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Elizabethtown, the Masonic Eastern Star Homes Children seeks to prevent drug, alcohol, and in Warminster and Pittsburgh, and the Valley other abuses by children through education, Care Masonic Center in Sewickley. All the intervention, and counseling. This work is car Masonic Homes serve the Fraternity, their family ried out through the support of well-established members, youth, and the community through a continuun1 of programs of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, quality care services encompassed in its "Mission of Love." the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Also included in the vital work of the Masonic Homes are the and other existing groups concerned with juvenile addic Adult Daily Living Center, the Masonic Outreach Progran1, tions. The Foundation is also committed to the Fraternity and the Masonic Children's Home. and the corrununities of Pennsylvania in providing and sup porting addiction awareness. The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation: The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation is headquar tered on the Masonic Conference Center in This facility and staff serve the Fraternity by Elizabethtown and provides support and pro being an outstanding resource for Masonic edu grams for the Masonically-related youth organiza _ •• _ _. cation and research. Its extensive rare book col- tions including the Order of the Rainbow for !1: lection and thousands of valuable manuscripts, Girls, the Order of DeMolay for young men, and the Order of broadsides, prints, photographs, and minute Job's Daughters. In carrying out its mission, the Foundation books makes the Library and Museum an indis promotes the Masonic youth groups, fostering interaction pensable tool for researchers and scholars. An extensive with the Masonic lodges, and emphasizing service to God, circulation library of books, audio tapes, and video tapes family, and community. accessible by mail or through the Internet is available to members of Pennsylvania Lodges on loan and without cost. r------, The Masonic Gift Shop, also available by mail or through (Complete and return this coupon) the Internet, carries a large inventory of Masonically relat ed items. The Museun1's collection may be seen during 0 Please send me the free brochures about gifts of stocks and real estate. tours of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. 0 I am interested in obtaining a Masonic Charities gift annuity. All funds received by the Masonic Charities Fund will be dis 0 Please send me infonnation about remembering the Masonic Charities tributed to the several Masonic Charities by the trustees of the in my will. Fund. When a donor designates a particular gift for the bene 0 Please contact me by phone. The best time to reach me is: _ __. fit of a specific Masonic Charity, that designation will be hon ored. Gifts in memory or in honor ofloved family members or 0 Please send me the free Personal Financial Affairs Record. respected friends are welcomed and encouraged.
Name The Masonic Charities F\md is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Address Accordingly, a gift to the Masonic Charities Fund may result in a charitable contribution deduction from Federal City income tax depending on the circumstances of the donor and the specifics of the gift. State, Zip Contributions may be forwarded to the Masonic Charities Phone Fund in care of the Development Office, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. For information on PLACE THE COMPLmD FORM IN AN ENVELOPE AND MAIL TO: Plarmed Giving opportunities and how you might remem Fred D. Rissinger, Director of Development or ber the Masonic Charities in your Will, please contact Bro. John McFadden, Planned Giving Officer Fred D. Rissinger or Bro. John R. McFadden. They will be Masonic Charities Fund happy to assist you and your advisors at no cost or obliga One Masonic Drive tion. They may be contacted at the address previously indi Elizabethtown, PA 17022 cated or by telephoning them at (800) 599-6454 or (717) 367-1121, extension 33311. L------~ phase of any lodge anniversruy, we ru·e going to do something a little different, This Grand Masters message is the prepared text for his Inaugural address AL" will become "OPERATIVE." Masonic who will present a cultm·al perspective of something that hasn't been done in at least We ask you to continue that caring, Education is meru1t to benefit you as a what Freemasom y really is, what 100 yeru·s in Pennsylvania. We will conduct My Brethren: but expand it by actually giving of member in better understanding your Freemasonry means, and where we, in an "open" Grand Lodge Table Lodge at yourselves and your charitable membership in the fraternity, the fraterni Pennsylvania, actually stand in relation to these events, utilizing a specially produced It has been historic for all of us to participate in the events of yes funds. This was the goal of the ty itself, and even in leruning the ritual. the world and the world of Freemasonry commemorative "filing" glass. We will ask terday and today and to look forward to tomorrow, most especially, Prutners in Progress and will contin We ru·e establishing a new concept that at lru·ge. This should be most interesting the Grand Lodge officers who can attend to those events that will transpire in just a few days of welcoming a ue to be our goal as well. We want will allow you to accomplish this. In and inforn1ative and allow those who want be the presenters for the ceremony. It is new millennium. At this point though, you probably are wondering you to roll up your sleeves and March and October, a one-day Academy of to improve themselves through knowl hoped that the presentation of the lodge where are we going from here. What's this new administration all donate your time and work, as well Freemasonry will take place at our edge, the opportunity to do so. videos that ru·e cmrently being processed, about? as giving funds to support charitable Masonic Homes campus in Elizabethtown. as well as the Table Lodge, will encourage efforts for the benefit of our mem This Academy will have three tracts A part of this program also will be a home increased attendance at these events. First and foremost, it is necessary to answer the most burning ques bers and our communities. While wherein you, as a member, can pruticipate study comse to broaden one's understand tion you have, other than when's lunch. And that, I'm sure is, we ru·e not a service organization, we do pledge ourselves in service and enlighten yom-selves while enhancing ing of the Fraternity. Brother Jackson also For the youth, we have asked the "Where's Elysburg?" The best answer to that is to look due north to those in need of assistance. What better way to fulfill our obliga your knowledge. will be establishing something else that's Pennsylvania Youth Foundation to establish from this room in Hershey approximately 60 miles and you will find tions than by not only giving of your funds, but also your time and new - the first Pennsylvania Lodge of a student exchange program. Through the Elysburg. With that out of the way, your next burning question yourselves, as well. Help the members who, for some reason, can The fu-st o·act will be a Grand Lodge Research, of which he will serve as efforts of Brother Jackson, Grand Lodges in probably is, "What is this administration going to do?" Perhaps the not mow their lawns or shovel their snow. How many times have we School of Instruction, replacing several WruTant Master. This lodge will be dedi Spain, France, Greece, Getmany, and Brazil best description is that which it is said a bride should bring to her actually done that in recent memory. regional schools. It also will be a school cated to those whose interest is in have expressed a willingness to pruticipate wedding - and, with three daughters, one of whom was recently conducted by the Ritualistic Instructors reseru·ching Masonic topics and present in a Masonic Student Exchange Progrrun married, I have some firsthand knowledge about that! To recognize your service, the Grand Lodge will provide a visible and the ptincipals of the various Distlict ing the results of their research to others. for summers, as well as the school year. tribute to those who engage in outstanding service when pruticipat Schools of Instruction. We want to The ultimate goal of all of these projects is What can be better for a Masonic fantily This administration is going to offer to the Fraternity "something ing in a Matching Grants or service program. Nominations will be emphasize EXCELLENCE in our work to to perntit those who wish to learn to have than to entrust their child or grandchild to old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." made by a District Deputy to the Matching Grants Committee, who make it meaningful, not only to the candi the ability to do so in the context of a free other Masons worldwide? will then select truly outstanding members for Grand Lodge Service date, but also to those who confer the exchange of ideas, much as was done at Something Old: The old, tried and tme principles of the Fraternity of Awru·ds. This evening at our banquet, the first three of those Grand degrees. Ofttimes, we don't intentionally the time of the formal formation of om In addition, we have asked the Youth Freemasons. We all have a rich history and heritage in Pennsylvania Lodge Setvice Awards will be presented. tlivialize the work, but also we don't do it orgrulization. Foundation to create a smnmer can1p for as being the oldest Grand Lodge in America. We intend to preserve at our best. The Ritual pottion of the Masonic yout11 at om Patton Campus. It is these traditions, but also to remember the current age and world in We also are going to ask that you consider a pruticular method of Academy will showcase the best of our Each lodge will be given an educational, anticipated that this crunp would be related which we live. suppott for your Matching Grants activities. We have entered into ritual and ritualists and will be an excel self-improvement oppottllltity to present to career, guidru1ce, and personal develop an understanding with the Pennsylvania affiliate of the American lent opportunity to see the work per at one, and possibly a series, of progrruns ment. It will be a leruning experience, but Something New: Yes, we have a few ideas that will bring a new view Herut Association to support a program that literally saves lives. fotmed the way it is supposed to be. to help om members as well. These pro also FUN. The camp will teach life skills to things. I assure you, though, that this will be done in the context This program involves working in cooperation with your local emer grruns are directed towru·d protection and such as ru·e not always provided in formal of the historical background in which we have been raised. gency services agencies, including the police, fire, and ambulance We also will be announcing guidelines for personal safety. We suggest that, to the schooling. units to provide an automated external defibtillator (AED), to your member and officer proficiency that will extent possible, we utilize our members Something Borrowed: Over the last number of years our Past Grand community. be a little different than that currently who are in law enforcement and emer Grand Master's Message Masters, to whom we have paid respect and who so richly deserve required. We recognize that some work gency services in the presentation of these CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 it, have individually and collectively had the wisdom, the foresight, The defibrillator is a device that can literally shock a person back to more than one job and that we can't con progt·runs. They will involve the ru·eas of and the fortitude to engage in programs that recognized the impor tinually require time when it just can't be safety at home, on the stl·eet, on the road, life. The Heart Association's goal is to have 1,000 of these units in THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON® tance of Freemasonry internally and externally. We will try to con Pennsylvania. At a cost of $3,000 to $5,000 a piece, we obviously given. This is not to say we will require in the workplace, and while o·aveling. We less. But, we will seek quality of knowl VOL. XlVl, DECEMBER 1999, NO. 5 tinue this type of activity as well. cannot meet the benchmru·k; but we can galvanize a community to also request that all lodges offer a CPR Publication No. USPS 426·140 get together to try to make it happen. Your District Deputies will be edge as opposed to rote memorization. course as well. We pledge to help each December 1999 Issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason® Something Blue: Everything that we do is based on the time-tested provided with further inforn1ation tomorrow to assist you in lerun One-day classes will retmn , but on a strict other and what better way can we do that at the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. principles of Freemasonry that we learn in a lodge that we call ing how to pruticipate in this progran1. ly optional and llinited basis. Degree than by trying to make you better aware of GRAND LoDGE O FFICERS "Blue." We have done a fair amount of research into this Fraternity tean1s of a lodge, distlict, or even employ what may save your life or yom fantily's Roben L Dluge, Jr., R. W. Grand Master - wh~t it is, what it means, what it does. All that we have planned To assist our lodges, the mission of the Lodge Loan Program will be ment-related basis will be encouraged. life. Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.IV. Deputy Grand Master will be conducted within that context, utilizing the principles of enhanced. Under the guidance of R. W. Past Grand Master W. Scott You have told us that you ru·e interested in William Slater II, R.IV. Senior Grand l~en Freemasonry. Stoner as chainnan, lodges will be surveyed to detemline critical QUALITY - and so ru·e we. As mentioned earlier, we ru·e going to tly Ronald A. Aung:;t, Sr., R.W.]unior Grand Warden Marvin G. Speicher, R. W. Grand Treasurer needs. Interface will then take place with a new committee to be to lintit the amount of time that you have Donald L Albert, R. W. Grand Secreliuy How are we going to do this? Over the years, you have told us, your known as a District Deputy Resource Committee, to develop stl·ate The second o·ack will be a retm·n of the to go to meetings. Earlier this year, the Grand Lodge officers, two things. First, that every two years all new gies dealing with those needs. These committees will serve our Wru·dens Serninars that were established Grand Lodge officet-s attended a seminru· T HE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMAsoN CoMMITTEE by R. W. Past Grand Master Edwru·d 0. Blaine F. Fabian, Chairman and Editor programs take place and you can hardly keep up with one until it lodges directly in helping them not only to exist, but to excel. where an executive of the Girl Scouts said, Luther J. Black changes again. Second, that you will only utilize those programs Weisser. Those seminru·s received many "Freemasons: you're the only org3.llization Paul D. Fisher that you feel apply to you. As a result, we are going to try to respond A major program of the past also will return in a slightly different positive responses when they took place that meets once a month, every night of James N. Katsaounis to what you have told us. fashion. I speak, my Brethren, of none other than FRIEND TO and now will be a one-day condensed ver the month." Think about that. How true it John H. Platt, Jr. FRIEND. That program will be under the tutelage of its creator, R. W. sion of a three-day seminru· that literally is! Fred D. Rissinger D. WUliam Roberts We are going to emphasize the programs of our Past Grand Masters Past Grand Master George Hohenshildt, and allow us to feel com will teach and train a Wru·den how to be (Artldes llld ~ for pollibdoo sbooJd be >ml "' Tho Edil«, 1M that you have told us, or shown us, that you will support. Many of fortable with our membership in the fraternity and to utilize a sim the Master of his lodge. A portion of this As many of you already know, we have ~-.P.0.8ox2614.WtStLtwn,PA19609-26 1 4.ADltll· program will show a lodge, through its dos wl pbo!Dp>phs bea>m• tho propony ollh• Cr1!1d Lod&t-l you have asked and, our friends on Wall Street pennitting, Matching ple brochure to tell others about Freemasonry. Most important arranged for combined lodge anniver © · l QQQ The R. W. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. or Pennsylvania Grants will continue, but with an additional level of charitable giv though, this committee will conduct an in-depth analysis of our leadership, how to preserve its future saries. Of the several reasons for doing Postmaster: Send address changes to: financially in an innovative, but easy way. Distribution Office · Mailing Address ing. That is, the Matching Grants Program is one of the finest pro members, their strengths, weaknesses, and how to improve mem this, one stands above the others. When The Pellli.SJift'ania Freemason grams conceived for this Grand Lodge in many years - a tlibute to bership generally. 100 or 200 gather, the media will pay some, MASONIC HOMES, One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022·2199 Past Grand Master James Ernette and also Past Grand Master The third track is something new, unique, but little attention. If several thousand l'llbllsbod .. lho Malolc Homos, OWD
6 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 7 New R.W. Grand Secretary is Dedicated Student
He is the son of Bro. Earl J. and Myrl M. Past Master and Past Secretary of Excelsior of the History of the Civil War Speicher and a 1955 graduate of Conrad Mark Lodge No. 216, Philadelphia. Weiser High School He was graduated from On Dec. 27, Donald L. Chapter of Rose Croix, 18°, Reading Business Institute, the Cades Bro. Speicher is a Sovereign Grand Albert will be installed in 1982 and 1983. He was C.P.A. School, and Gross C.P.A. School. Inspector General, 33°, in the Ancient R. W. Grand Secretary of coroneted a 33° Mason at Accepted Scottish Rite. He is a member of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the Supreme Council ses Bro. Speicher was made a Mason in the four Scottish Rite bodies in the Valley of Pennsylvania. He suc sion in Boston in 1987. In Williamson Lodge No. 307, Womelsdorf in Reading, where he served as Thrice Potent ceeds the retiring R. W. the York Rite bodies in 1967 and served as Worshipful Master in Master of Reading Lodge of Pelfection in Grand Secretary, Thomas Harrisburg, he is a mem 1976. He served ten years as the D.D.G.M. of 1991-92. This past year, both the Valley of W. Jackson. ber of Perseverance Royal the 60th Masonic District. He was elected Allentown and the Valley of Harrisburg rec Arch Chapter No. 21; R.W. Grand Treasurer in 1989. Prior to that, ognized him by naming classes of candi Bro. Albert is well known Harrisburg Council No. 7, he was a member of the Grand Lodge Sub dates in his honor. The special class in by Masons across the Royal and Select Master Conunittee on Audits and today he chairs Allentown was a one-day reunion of the Commonwealth. For six Masons of Pennsylvania; the Masonic Homes Financial Sub Valley and a joint Shrine ceremonial of LuLu years, he has been the Pilgrim Commandery No. Bro. Albert found this Civil War Committee. Temple of Philadelphia and Rajah Temple of Grand Marshal who has 11, Knights Templar; Erin cannon while he was searching Reading, where Bro. Speicher is a member. efficiently guided, with Council No. 6, Knight for a landmark of Civil War The easy-going R. W. Grand While he is not a member of every appen precision and decorum, the Masons; and Trinity activities in Pennsylvania. Treasurer, Marvin G. Speicher, dant body, he comes pretty close. He is a In addition, he is a member of the Royal Masonic procedures and Conclave, Red Cross of is a busy Mason and a family member of all of the York Rite Bodies in Order of Scotland. He was inducted, along movements during Grand Lodge activities. Whether it was at Constantine. He is a Shriner in Zembo Temple, Harrisburg, man who lives in the Berks Reading where he is a Past Sovereign of with his fellow Grand Lodge officers into a Grand Lodge communication, visitation, cornerstone-lay and a member of the Temple's Color Guard and the Upper County town of Robesonia Constantine Conclave of the Knights of the the Franklin Chapter of the Acacia ing, dedication ceremony, or banquet, Bro. Albert set the Dauphin Shrine Club. He is a member of the Royal Order of where he has resided all of his Red Cross of Constantine, and is presently Fraternity. He is a charter member of two pace for Masonic protocol and maintained the Fraternity's Scotland, U.S.A life. Professionally, he is a the Intendant General for Pennsylvania High Twelve Clubs: Pennsylvania Masonic exacting traditions. senior partner in the certified East of Red Cross of Constantine. He is a Homes Club No. 629 in Elizabethtown and Prior to becoming Deputy Grand Secretary almost two years public accounting firm of Past Governor, an Associate Regent, and Fellowship Club No. 669 in Reading. History and tradition are important to him. He is a student ago, Bro. Albert was an engineer and product manager, retir Schulze, Speicher and Co. the recipient of the Order of the Purple of the history of the Civil War and defmes it as more than a ing after 33 yerars at AMP, Inc., Harrisburg. He was gradu with offices in Pottsville and Cross in the York Rite Sovereign College of Ask him what his hobby is and he'll tell you hobby - it's serious research that he dearly loves. In his ated from Millersburg Area High Schol and is a graduate of Reading. He is a member of North America. He also serves on the quickly that Masonry is his greatest love after pursuit of every bit of information he could track down, he the Industrial Management Institute, an affiliate of the Regional Board of First Conunittee on Finance of the Grand Holy his wife, Shirley, their two sons, Terrance L. has traveled throughout Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania State University. Union Bank Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania. He is a and Robert G., and three grandchildren. Pennsylvania to tour battlefields and search cemeteries and records to find the final resting places of men of both forces His father was a Mason and so are three of his uncles and his of the Civil War - the Army of the Potomac (Union) and the brother-in-law. His two sons, William and Scott, are both Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate). His great-grandfa Senior DeMolays. ther, William Albert, was a Union veteran. Bro. Albert is a Past Commander of the Capt. J.P. Brendle Camp No.5, of Bro. Albert hunted far R. W. Junior Grand Warden continued from page 7 the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, and a mem and wide for graves of ber of the Camp Curtin Historical Society and the Harrisburg both Union and Confed coached wresting at all levels with the Jersey Shore School Bro. Aungst was made a Mason in LaBelle Vallee Lodge No. Civil War Roundtable. erate generals, such as District. 232, Jersey Shore, and served as its Worshipful Master in this one identified with 1986. He also served his Lodge as the Temple Association Bro. Albert is a member of Euclid Lodge No. 698, Harrisburg, the Union star on the In the community, he has been a township supervisor and President and as the Stewards Chairman. He served as the and served as Worshpful grave marker. His served as the zoning officer, Chairman of the Board for six 18th Masonic District Deputy Grand Master from 1997 tmtil Master in 1974. He is a Scottish favorite generals were years, Road Master for eight years, and township secretary becoming the R.W. Junior Grand Warden. He had been both Rite Mason in the Valley of Winfred Scott Hancock treasurer for 14 years. He has been on the township's the District and Region Masonic Education Chairman. In Harrisburg and served as Most of Norristown for the Recreation Board, coached the area Little League team, and York Rite, he is a member of Lycoming Royal Arch Chapter Wise Master of Harrisburg Union and Robert E. co-chaired the implementation of a recycling center for the No. 222, Baldwin Commandery No. 22, and Adoniram Council Lee of the Confederacy. Pine Creek Valley. He has been recognized for his efforts as a No. 26. He is a Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of co-chairman of United Way of Lycoming County Educators. Williamsport. Dressed in a 19th century uni He was an active member of the Jaycees and the Lions Club. form of a Union Army enlisted He is married to the former Norn1a J. Eddy. The couple has man, Bro. Albert served as a In Trinity United Methodist Church of Jersey Shore, he has four children: Randall J. currently in a Doctoral program at member of an honor guard for served as Chairman of the Finance Committee, a trustee for Penn State majoring in Synthetic Organic Chemistry; a wedding in Maryland. The VISIT US ON THE INTERNET: two terms, a member of the Pastor Parish Relations Rachelle, recently graduated from Lock Haven University buttons and belt buckle of the Committee, the choir, and currently is assisting the Major with a B.S. degree in Education; Renee, enrolled in the authentic uniform bear the I pagrandlodge. org Contributions Building Fund Committee. Bradley Art Academy, and Ryan is a senior in high school. cast seal of Maryland.
8 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 9 Masonic Eastern Star Home - East Bro. Jackson Retires as Grand Secretary, FREEMASONRY of Philadelphia Thomas W. Jackson IN Thomas W. Jackson is a giant in service retires Dec. 27 as to brotherhood and mankind, a goliath R. W. Grand Secre PENNSYLVANIA in Masonic knowledge, a tit an in dedi tary after 20 years cation to Freemasonry, and stands as of dedicated, meri tall as can be in the esteem of the torious service, but Masons of Pennsylvania. There may be he will still be busy no formal title as such, but it would be throughout the not out of the question to proclaim Family of Free Introduce Thomas W. Jackson to be "Mr. Mason " masomy. worldwide. Last year, Bro. Brother Jackson is retiring as the "Right Worshipful Grand your good Jackson was named Secretary of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and the first Executive Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction ! Hall and Formal Gardens Secretary of the There Unto Belonging." He has done more than do his duty and and worthy Homes - Elizabethtown perform his job. He has been a driving force and leveling influ World Conference Masonic Conference Center ence in our Fraternity. He has been a leader and a mentor. He of Masonic Grand Masters and now will attend to the Patton Campus, Elizabethtown has been indefatigable in the pursuit of fraternal excellence full duties of that office. He will continue his dedica friend and loyal to the causes and principles of Freemasonry. tion to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, serving on several committees and projects at the request of the We are fortunate that in his "retirement" he will continue to be new Grand Master. He also plans to continue as the to the The NoTthern involved with the business of the Family of Freemasonry and reviewer of books for Light, the maga '>{.ll?d Jl?UOJlRN C}~hO:I AC)JJl?A will be closely associated with the Masons of Pennsylvania in zine of the Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic • lUC}WflUOW IRJ.IOWC}W Jmisdiction. He serves on the Steering Committee his ensuing endeavors. expenences Jt?UOJlRN UO~UJqSRM for the Masonic Information Center of the Masonic Service Association of the United States. DUling 1999 he was nan1ed Grand Chancellor of the Grand of the Robert L. Dluge, Jr., Imp~tial Council, Knights of the Red Cross of R.W. Grand Master, Constantine. Th e Grand Lodge of Pennsy lvania. wonderful Bro. Jackson was made a Mason in Cumberland Valley Lodge No. 315, Shippensburg, and served as its Worshipful Master in 1969. He became R.W. Grand world of Mali Honors Bro. Jackson; Also Secretary in 1979. He is a Past President of the Grand Secretaries of Nmth America He Becomes an African Chief Freemasonry. In York Rite Capitular Masonry, he is a Past High While attending the Consecration of the new Grand Lodge in Priest of George Washington Chapter No. 176; has Bamako, Mali, on Mar. 13, Thomas W. Jackson, R. W. Grand Secretary been active in the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of of Pennsylvania, had the title of Honorary Past Senior Grand Warden Pennsylvania; and is a Past Master and Past Secretary him conferred on by the Malian National Grand Lodge. That is the of Excelsior Mark Lodge No. 216, Philadelphia. In most recent grand lodge to be consecrated in Afiica Cryptic Masonry, he is a Past Thrice lliustlious Master of George Washington Council No. 66 and - · - Two days later, Bro. Jackson also was made a Chief of the received the Order of the Silver Trowel. In Chivalric African village of Nigua-saff in the Ivory Coast. Although that Masonry, he is a Past Eminent Commander of Put your Approaching honor was not Masonic, the village was the home of the Grand Continental Commandery No. 56, a Past Division Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Ivory Coast and the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights 3 Centuries Master of that Grand Lodge was present for the ceremony. "Bro. Templar of Pennsylvania, and received the Knight Jackson's village" is situated on the shores of a lagoon several advance copy Commander of the Temple Award. He is a Past Prior hours from Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. In Pennsylvania of Penn Priory, and recipient of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor. When being made a of the new Chief of the African vil Bro. Jackson is a member of the Grand College of lage of Nigua-saff, Bro. Rites of the United States of America, the Great Jackson is escorted by brochure Priory of America Holy Order of Knights Beneficent his hosts to "his vil /727 of the Holy City, and an Associate Regent and recipi lage" in the Ivory Coast. to ent of the Order of the Purple Cross in the York Rite into action Sovereign College of North America.
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Thomas W. Jackson is a giant in service Brother: to brotherhood and mankind, a goliath in Masonic knowledge, a titan in dedi cation to Freemasonry, and stands as Be a true friend to a good and wor tall as can be in the esteem of the Masons of Pennsylvania. There may be thy man -- a relative, a neighbor, or no formal title as such, but it would be not out of the question to proclaim an associate. He deserves the oppor Thomas W. Jackson to be "Mr. Mason" tunity to be a Freemason ... to bene worldwide. Brother Jackson is retiring as the "Right Worshipful Grand fit from all that our Fraternity offers Secretary of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and ... to be part of its great charities ... to Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Grand Lodge Hall and Formal Gardens There Unto Belonging." He has done more than do his duty and enjoy the fellowship that comes Masonic Homes - Elizabethtown perform his job. He has been a driving force and leveling influ Masonic Conference Center ence in our Fraternity. He has been a leader and a mentor. He with brotherhood. Valley Care Masonic Center - Sewickley Patton Campus, Elizabethtown has been indefatigable in the pursuit of fraternal excellence and loyal to the causes and principles of Freemasonry. Attached is an advance copy of a }(ll?d Jl?UOJll?N 8mqSAll While attending the Consecration of the new Grand Lodge in tom up and the top down so the Bamako, Mali, on Mar. 13, Thomas W Jackson, R. W Grand Secretary latter becomes the front panel. of Pennsylvania, had the title of Honorary Past Senior Grand Warden conferred on him by the Malian National Grand Lodge. TI1at is the With this new brochure, you will most recent grand lodge to be consecrated in Africa be all set to do something special Two days later, Bro. Jackson also was made a Chief of the for your good and worthy friend - African village of Nigua-saff in the Ivory Coast. Although that Freemasonry. .. honor was not Masonic, the village was the home of the Grand acquaint him FRIEND T 0 A Global Fraternity Approaching Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Ivory Coast and the Grand Master of that Grand Lodge was present for the ceremony. "Bro. FRIEND with Freemasonry. 3 Centuries Jackson's village" is situated on the shores of a lagoon several hoW"S from Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. In Pennsylvania REMOVE THE BROCHURE NOW When being made a Chief of the African vil lage of Nigua-saff, Bro. ... FOLD IT Jackson is escorted by his hosts to "his vil ... GIVE IT TO A GOOD MAN /727 lage" in the Ivory Coast. to ... AND HELP HIM, YOUR Builders of Men 1 0 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 LODGE, AND OUR FRATERNITY. iON'iiTH.f 0.1 ON'iiDB mo;q · · · ssaupupt JO a8essaUI e S! n ·no..\ lfHM uopeuuOJU! S!lll paieqs seq aq lt?l.JllUaUITid But Will Still Be a Busy Freemason "Mr. Mason" Recognized Worldwide -UIOJ lSaq8!ll al.Jl aq Ol l! Iap!suoJ asea1d ·no..\ JO Afq8rq A!aA S)[U!lfl oqM ..\lrwalt?I:I Jyuosew al.Jl ll!l.Jl!M puar;q He is a Past Puissant Sovereign of York For Many and Varied Achievnnents {epads e aAeq no..\ lt?l{l U1t?UaJ aq ueJ no..\ 'A1uosemaai.f lJ! d!llSiaqmam }f_aas Ol appap no..\ lOU 10 Ial{lal.JM Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross of ·no.t\ IOJ siaMsue U!~lQO IO siaMsue no..\ aA!8 Ol pasea1d Constantine and a life member of 'Ihnity Thomas W. Jackson may be well known as "Mr. Mason," but he has had a aq IT!M puar;q m o..\ '.t\ruos~Uiaai.f lnoqe amiD MOO}{ Ol aJ!sap Io suopsanb ..\ue aAeq no..\ 'S!lll 8lJ!peai Ia~ 'n ·A1uoseUiaai:J lJ! d!lls Conclave. Prior to being named Grand life - or should it be "lives" - outside of the Fraternity. Among other things, Chancellor this year, he served as ill. Grand he is, or has been, an educator, scientist, youth leader, deputy sheriff, -MorraJ pue d!llsiaqmam JO spmMai ~pads al.Jl pa.t\o~ua lOU aAeq uaw pamrenb ..\ueUI '8uwu~lSiapun S!l.Jl lnO Chamberlain, ill. Grand Orator, and weight-lifting champion, humanitarian, and a big game htmter, to cite a few. -l{l!M 'Af;}ll?UfillOJUfl ·uMO Iyaql UO l! }f_;};}S JS1lUI d!llSiaqWaUl ;}J!Sap Ol{M ;}SOl{llt?l{l MOO}{ Ol no,.\ IOJ lliel}OdUI! S! Intendant General for Pennsylvania - ·op .t\aql lt?l.JM pue 'ur aAarraq ..\aql lt?l.JM 'am suosewaai.f oqM 'S! ..\ruosemaai.f lt?l.JM s~Jdxa amqJoiq S!l{.l n Eastern. Bro. Jackson was born Sept. 14, 1934 in McKeesport. He earned his high .l! lnOqe ;}lOW MOO}{ Ol Al!UfiUOddo ;}l{l ;}t\J;}Sap pue d!llSiaqmam IOJ sam school diploma from the Shippensburg school system, then earned a -1enb al{l aA~l{ no..\ lt?l.Jl saAarraq aH ·siaqwam Sl! JO IapereqJ auy al.Jl pue ..\ruosemaai:J JO pnoid S! puapJ InOA He is a Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Bachelor of Science degree from Shippensburg University, Master of AHNOS\fiAI33H.:I ~nOBV nOA 0~ 03)11\f~ ON31H.:I HnOA AHM Harrisburg where he served as Most Wise Science Degree in Zoology from Pennsylvania State University; and contin Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix. He ued Doctoral degree work there. was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector ·snourrueun aq +Snur +OHt?Q aq+ 'pa+dJJJe dq ·..\moseuraai:J ;:lAOqe parapfSUOJ aq Ol are General, 33°, in 1980. He is a Past President He and Linda were married in Jtme of 1965. Today, they reside in Audubon, 0.1 ·+Oneq ..\q a+OA d8po1 aq+ JO sraquraw ·aJuapfsar JO suopeJOA ..\mss;}Jau uMo S!ll pue ..\uureJ S!l.J lt?l{l smed1 of the Shippensburg Scottish Rite Club. He PA, in commuting distance to the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. ;)Jt?Id pue 'uonedmJo ';:l8e Sfl.J 8ll!+t?+s uoppad e u8fS IJQUJ;}UJ Mau aql ;:ll;:ll.JM pue lq8nel ;}It? ..\moseUJ;)JI:J JO is the Chairman of the Pennsylvania SJ{dpupd Jql ;}IJl{M ;)J;}q Sf lJ ·slUJUlOUl 8UfSSt?llt?QUIJ +snur JH ·urfq puaururoJ;}r o+ puapJ Jfuosew e }{Se Screening Committee for the Royal Order of He began his vocational career in the public school system and from 1958 10 aTQt?liOJUIOJUn OU l{lfM S;}JUJpadX;:l J{Qt?AO[Ua pue lSTIUl AIUOSt?Ul;};}rcl" Uf dfqsraqUJ;}UJ 8Uf}{J;}S JUOAU\{ Scotland. to 1961 chaired the Science Department. He then moved on to chair the '8ufUJ+q8nud 'uura1os am saar8;}a ;:ll.J.l·(a;:lr8aa s,uosew diHSlltiHWtiW }ltltiS OHM tiSOH.L Biology Department of Penn Hall Junior College until 1964 when he left the IJlSt?Ji'J: IO) plfl{l ;:ll{l l{l!M 8ufpnpUOJ S;};}J8;:lQ JfUOSt?Ji'J: He is a Shriner in Zemba Temple, educational field to be Sales Manager for a construction company before ;};:}ll{l S;:lAfJJJr AIUOSt?UJJ;:)rtr rOJ JfEP!PUt?J ;:ll{.l ·(A+rura+eitr aq+ uf pa+d;)JJe lOU are SlSfJl{lt?) 8urag Harrisburg, and an Honorary Life Member becoming the R.W. Grand Secretary in 1979. Stltlll9tl(( ::>INOSVW tiH.L aurardns e JO aJua+srxa aq+ Uf Jandq srq ;}+eJoApe of Boumi Temple, Baltimore. He is a Past +snur +UeJndde ..\raA'ii ·dfl.JSI;)QUJ;)UJ IOJ paiaprsum Grand Tall Cedar and former Ceremonial Bro. Jackson always has been a part of his conununity, starting with his Boy Director of Valley Forest No. 145. He served Scout activities. He is an Eagle Scout and holds the Scouters Key, served as a AlQt?IOAt?J are r;:l+Jt?It?l{J +sauy aq+ JO dq Ol paAanaq on the Fraternal Relations Committee of the scout master for four troops, held numerous district positions, and received ·p;:luaq+8uar+s are dfl.JSMOlt;:lJ S{t?TIP!A!PU! AlUO "·rdndq uaur poo8 8u!}{t?UI JO ;)Jp 11 Supreme Forest in 1980 and 1981. the Scouters Training Award. He was active for a number years in Conm1unity pue dfqspU;:lflJ JO spuoq ;:ll.Jl ;:lr;:ll.JM Sf ;:lrJH ·dfqsraquraur -Jerd pue ..\qdosogqd Sl! JO pnord sr ..\moseuraartr IOJ suonnad uo ;:llQA pue ssau1snq re1n8dr Slf pnpuoJ Chest drives and chaired the American Cancer Association campaign. Ol q+uour rad 8U!U;}AJ auo SlJ;}UJ a8po1 Jfuosew aq.L SNOI.LV::>UI'IVilO Bro. Jackson is a Deputy Member of the International Supreme Council of the Order He is a Past President of the Shippensburg Jaycees and a Past State ti9((0'J ::>INOSVW tiH.L of DeMolay and an advisor for George 11 jr;}l.{lQJg/1 rJl{lO l{Jl?d Director. He served on the Franklin County Correction Committee and neJ pue 'drqspU;:l!rJ pue ..\uourmq ur srrene If;:ll.Jl pnp Washington Chapter, Chambersburg. He is helped to organize the 1-2-1 Association for Court Action and served on its ·..\lfmawrtr ;:llQt?Iouoq pue ;:lnbfun -uoJ s..\eM{e 'sa+eq;}p snor8nar w {t?Jfmod ..\ue aAeq a Past Sovereign Master of Rex Council No advisory staff. He is a Deputy She1iff for Franklin County and a Special 4 7, Allied Masonic Degrees, Past Very Deputy Sheriff for Cun1berland County. He has been a member of two fire Sfl{l AQ U.lJJUOJ pue 'lU;}UllfUIUIOJ 'UISfUt?Pt?lfUt?Ulnl{ r;}AJU 'JJt?Jd Uf rJl{l;:l80l lJ;}Ul Ut?J ;:lJH JO S}{{t?M lU;} -ramp .Aueur os uro;q uaur .Aueur os MOl{ :uaaq s.AeMre Eminent Preceptor of Holy Royal Arch companies and the Pennsylvania State Forest Fire Crew. JO a1durex;:l pa1aneredun ue +uasardar puptueur Ol S;:lJf Knight Templar Priests, and a member of seq ..\ruos~uraaicl" JO sp;:ldse 8upeupseJ ;:ll.Jl JO auo -AIJS JSJl{.L ·p;:ll.JSHQt?lSJ JAt?l{ ';}UO{t? 'AJl{l l{Jfl{M sasneJ Knight Masons of the United States of Bro. Jackson has achieved in his every endeavor and has been recognized ;:llQl?+Pt?l{J Ol ..\ep AIJAJ srenop uonnur Jlt?l{-JUO pue auo America. He is a Fellow in the Philalethes and honored for his accomplishments in diverse fields - from writing to Ut?l{l ;:lrOUI JlnQPlUOJ t?JPJUI\f JO SUOSt?UlJ;:l.l:J ;:ll{.l ·poo auo ur ;}A;}HJQ Society and a member of the Societas weight-lifting, from science to service to mankind. Here is a listing of some ne .Aaq+ +nq 'Janaq snor8na1 .AraAa ..\nenlJ!A uro;q Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. of the special achievements and recognitions: auroJ A;:ll.J.l ·spuapJ se +aaur A;:ll.Jl +nq 'sar8oJoapr {t?J! 11 jAdOll{lUt?Ul{d lSJlt?;:lr8 s,ppoM Jl{l 11 se pa8uaneqJun Also, he is a subscribing member of the Uft?UIJI ..\aq.1 ·s}{rOM poo8 pue ..\lpeqJ JO uaur are ..\aq.1 -+nod ;}SI;}A!P uro;q ;)UJOJ ..\aq.1 ·srenbd se l;};}UJ ne ..\aq+ Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076, London, • Received the Freedoms Foundation's Defender of Freedom Award. ·;}AH ..\aq+ l{Jfl{M Iapun +uaurmaAo8 ;:ll{l JO SMt?l aq+ 'IJA;}MOl{ 'AlfU.lJ+t?rtr ;:ll{l U!l{lfM ·uofSSJJOld pue UOp England; American Lodge of Research; • Received the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Bronze Medallion for service ..\q ;:lpfqt? Ol pue Af;:lPOS JO SMt?{ {t?rOUI Jl{l Ol UIIOJUOJ -edmJo .AraAa ..\nenlJ!A urorJ ;)UJOJ ppoM aq+ punore United Masters Lodge, Auckland, New to all people regardless of race or faith. Ol ll{8n~l ;:lrt? Ol{M SUJZpp ;:llQl?lJ;:ldSJI are SUOSt?UJ;};}rtr SUOSl?UJ;};}lt! UOHUUI JJil{l Ut?l{l ;:lrOUI Jl{l '..\epO.L Zealand; Texas Lodge of Research; and the • Listed in Outstanding Young Men of America. Scottish Rite Research Society. • Listed in Outstanding Educators of America. 0(( SNOSVWtltlll!l .LVHM ·uo+8Ufl.JSt?M d8ro;}o 8urpnpur • Listed in Who s Who in American Education - Leaders in American sa+e+s p;:ll!UO ;:ll.Jl JO s+uaprsard v1 pue uonnmsuo:) Science, Community Leade'rs an d Noteworthy American. ·raq+o qJea aq+ JO srau8rs £1 ;:ll.Jl se naM se 'suoseuraartr • Included in the DictionaTy of International BiogTaphy. IOJ p ads;:lr U1 pue pOt) JUO Uf JAJHJQ SUOSt?UlJJrcl" 11\>' ;:lr;}M swpwd ..\pea s,uoneu mo JO ..\uew • Listed in the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel. NI tiAtii'ItiH SNOSVWtltlll!l .LVHM tlliV SNOSVWtltlll!l OHM • Listed in Who s Who in Freemasonry. • Academic awards, including one P.P.G. scholarship, four National ·poo auo ur Jarraq aql uo paseq am lt?l{l suo!8nar rre JO puar;q e sr lf 'pea+SUJ ·d!llSIOM IOJ aJe{d e Iou mruoJ Science Foundation grants, and one Department of the Navy publication e raqnau sr ..\ruoseuraarcl" ·sarrmuaJ al.Jl q8noll{l SPTIJUOJ sno!8nar pue 'm+mm 'ft?Jp!lod aA!S!A!P lSOm aq+ grant. uaAa paA!t\JnS aAeq aAOf .Apal.JlOIQ pue 'uorssedmo::> 'd!l.Jspua!IJ JO spuoq SlJ ·Iauaq uam poo8 a~ur Ol sr asod • Articles published worldwide in educational scientific and Masonic -md It?In8lJ!S Sll ·~rnbpue Ol a+ep uopfPl?ll pue ArOlS!l.J sn ·A+rwarer:J +sa8ml pfo s,ppoM al.Jl sr £ruosewaar:J journals and newspapers. ' ' • Named a Fellow of the American Biographic Institute. VINVAlASNNld Nl AHNOSVL\IllH~ LlZ/ The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 11 I I 6661 .taqtua::>aa 1 uosewaa.y: UfllllAIASuuaa atT.L /727 FREEMASONRY IN PENNSYLVANIA ·alrtlP.SUJ :J!1{d1u~om ll'©paurv atp JO u..orra~ -e paumN • 'SJad~dSM. The Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown is being "Edenized." to work" five days a week, The Grand Lodge Library and Museum While the Library and Museum was Health Care residents won't have to miss some of those inlpor warnling the hearts of resi has been one of the true examples of established originally for Masons, for tant things of their home life, like pets, children, and friends. dents and employees with a "working tool" in Freemasonry for many years the faci liti es have been They will enjoy the spontaneity, laughter, and relationships her friendly greetings, com many decades. open to the public on five weekdays that they had in their daily lives. In an Edenized home, resi fort, support, and compan all year and in the mornings on dents have the opportunity to care for animals and plants, and ionship. The late Bro. John Wanamaker, Saturdays from September throug h to share their experiences with children and friends, just as Chairman of the Library in 1908, had June. Again, thanks to the internet, they had always done. The Eden Alternative a vision for this Masonic Institution the Library now receives requests for extends beyond the inte and helped see to its formal estab information from all over the world. It The outstanding Museum in the With the support of the management team at the Masonic gration of anilnals, plants, lishment in the Masonic Temple in is not unusual to hear from someone Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. and children into the daily Homes, the Eden Alternative was accepted to bring a powerful Philadelphia. Eighty-two years later, in New Zealand, Japan, Great Britain, tool for in1proving the quality of life for the residents in the lives of the residents. It's a in April of 1990, its Board also had a as well as throughout the United One way in which both Masons and long-term care facility. With the program came birds, dogs, cultural change in which Ruth Bilheimer, an vision, and that was of having the States and Canada. the public can help to support The and children - real life things that make the residents feel residents, employees at all Independent Living resi Library and Museum become a "not Masonic Li brary and Museum of more comfortable and lively. The philosophy teaches people levels and disciplines, and dent, cuddles Daisy, the for-profit institution" and thus it Tours of the Temple are quite popular Pennsylvania is by becoming a mem to see long-tenn care facilities as vibrant habitats. volunteers are empowered Masonic Homes first became The Masonic Library and and educational. Several thousand ber of Friends of the Library and to work in teams to make "canine employee" in the Museum of Pennsylvania. people take enlightening tours of the Museum. Indivi duals may join in sev The Eden Alternative is an effort to address the disturbing fact decisions about the pro Outpatient Department. magnificent Masonic Te mple in eral categories and lodges and for seniors that loneliness, helplessness, and boredom often grams and services. For some years, there has been a cir Philadelphia each year and leave Masonically related organizations may brought about the bulk of suffering among residents in long culating library for use of awed at its beauty and information nominate persons to the Presidents term facilities. The effort, based on the principle that everyone Generally, it takes 12 to 18 months for a facility to become Pe nnsylvania Blue Lodge members. A about Freemasonry. One of the wi de Circle. (Fu ll details are available in deserves "a life worth living," was pioneered in 1991 by Dr. Edenized because of the education and changes that need to ly used features on the "net" is the the brochure entitled Welcome to the William H. Thomas and his wife, Judy Meyers, at Chase take place. Implementation of the Eden Alternative is a con catalogue is available to al l members and is provided to newly raised broth virtual tour of the Temple. Thousands Masonic Library and Museum or call Memorial Nursing Home in New York That philosophy of care tinuing process as employees, volunteers, residents, families, 215-988-1934.) is growing in popularity and acceptance so that today there are and the community collaborate in its evolution and growth. ers in a "Candidate Packet." That more have "visited" the Temple in more than 100 registered Eden Alternative homes in the United The majority of the education at the Masonic Homes is provid publication had been revised several that manner. States and Canada and inquilies about the participation ed by five of its Eden Associates: Mark Eyer, Social Services times with addit ions of new items Recital Series To abound from countries worldwide. Supervisor; Joyce Heisey, Assistant Director of Nursing; such as audio and vi deotapes. Now, In 1998, a new three-manual Rodgers Continue in 2000 Rakos; Lori Seiders, Manager, Organization Development & thanks to the modern t echnology, the organ was installed in Corinthian Hall. This way of thinking also seeks to eliminate unnecessary med Thaining; and Cathy Misiewicz, Nurse Manager. They all com catalogue is also on the "net." With that, the "Music at the Masonic "Music at the Masonic Temple" ical therapies. It is Dr. Thomas' theory that too often residents pleted training in the "Ten Principles of the Eden Alternative," Temple Recital Series" began. The series will continue in 2000 with two in long-term care facilities perish from spiritual malaise and which are the guidelines for implementing the philosophy. The One of the interesting programs of seri es, open to t he public, is co-spon recitals scheduled. broken hearts because they feel their lives are not worth living. Principles cover such things as: Behavior testing and veteri the Library and Museum was the sored by the Gra nd Lodge of Despite quality health care, a sterile, hospital-like envirorunent nary needs of cats, dogs, and birds; selection and display of establishment of six satellite li braries Pennsylvania and the Masonic Li brary The first will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, can fall short of providing for the emotional and spilitual plants; involvement of children with residents; quality indica across the Commonwealth. By that and Museum of Pennsylvania. More Apr. 9, featuring internationally needs of residents. Non-medical illnesses can be cured best tors relative to the Eden Alternative and more. means, the Library has been able to than 600 persons attended the dedi known Diane Bish. Ms Bish is a con with a natural habitat where residents can build meanillgful help Freemasons in their home areas catory recit al by Dr. John Weaver in cert and recording artist, composer, bonds and make new discoveries daily. An Eden Advisory Team of staff members from across the help the ir brethren to enlighten oth November, 1998. There were three and international television person campus has been established and is being educated monthly ers in their quest for knowledge about recitals in 1999 by artists Gordon H. ality. (Tickets will be required for During the sununer, three aviaries and several fish tanks were on the "Ten Principles" by the Eden Associates. In each of the who Masons are, what t hey believe Turk, Mark Chaben, Monte Maxwell, this recital.) brought into The Masonic Health Care units of the Masonic Health Care Center, the and what they do. and Donald H. Mc Farland. The fol low Center in Elizabethtown. The aviaries Advisory Team has formed "neighborhoods" ing excerpt from a letter sent to The The second recital in 2000 will be at house a variety of male finches, java of staff and residents to deternline how to Philadelphia Inquirer after one of the 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, featuring rice finches, and love bil·ds that the best implement the Eden Alternative. recitals clearly defines the suc cess: Ken A Cowan who is among the residents watch and enjoy daily. "Such "National Young Artist Competition concern," said Kirk Rakos, Recreation The Masonic Homes is finalizing its registra " ... The setting is Corinthian Hal l in in Organ Performance Official Services Supervisor, "has moved per tion to become an Eden Alternative site. the Masonic Temple across from City Competitors 1999-2000." He re sons into a care-giver role, which is an Using the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown Hall. The room is a maste rpiece of ceived his Bachelor of Music degree anticipated result of the Eden as a pilot, it is hoped to eventually Edenize detail (as are the other halls in this from the Curtis Institute for Music in Alternative." the Masonic Eastern Star Home-East, the most amazing building). The instru Philadelphia, where he was a schol Masonic Eastern Star Home-West, and the ment is a Rodgers electronic organ, arship student of Dr. John Weaver, Cats and dogs are being integrated into Valley Care Masonic Center. which only a purist can distinguish the dedicatory recitalist for the areas of the Homes. The first full-time from a real pi pe organ. The performer Rodgers organ in Corinthian Hall. "canille employee" reported for duty in Education in the Eden Alternative began at is Mark Chaben of Delaware. The pro the Outpatient/Employee Health The love birds are very popular with the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown for gram is varied - Bach, Bizet, Joplin, There will be more complete infor Department recently. Daisy, a ten the residents, staff, and visitors in employees last Spring, followed by sessions Dr. John Weaver opens the dedica Gershwin -one that appeals to many mation in the February issue of The year-old schnauzer-poodle mix, "comes the Masonic Health Care Center. for residents and their families in the tory recital for the new Rodgers t astes." Pennsylvania Freemason. Sununer, and for volunteers in the Fall. organ in Corinthian Hall. 14 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 15 r "Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry" To Open in Elizabethtown in March Youths Need Leadership; P.Y.F. Helps Masons Give the Service Look for the "Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry" with for the excellence in our ritualistic work that is so vital to the phi Young people need the attention and Elie, explains, "Masonic youth can be the most of the girls we are good examples, if three "schools for learning" to begin sessions this spring at the losophy, motivation, and traditions of our Fraternity." leadership that Masons can provide. link that provides our most vital resource not role models." Masonic Homes and the Masonic Conference Center at Youth thlive on the encouragement and - Blue Lodge prospects ... people who Elizabethtown. The Pennsylvania Academy will consist of three The program for leadership will be the return of the effective acceptancy by adults. They respond to would never have any contact with Kenneth Harms, P.M. , Perseverance Lodge vital tracts of learning whereby the individual Mason will be able Wardens Seminars. Junior and Senior Wardens of all lodges in those who care about them. Young peo Freemasonry if it were not for the Masonic No. 21, HalTisburg, said, "I have always to improve his personal knowledge and his knowledge of the Pennsylvania will be given an opportunity to learn what their jobs ple need the help and motivation from youth programs." Jeffrey R. Koyton, of felt, as a parent; that I should be Fraternity. Those tracts will be: a school for ritual, seminars for entail and be able to plan fully for their service to the Fraternity adults to find and seize the opportunities Monongahela Lodge No. 269, Bethel Park, involved.... I quicldy found that advisors leadership, and an academy for Masonic in a concise, one-day meeting. The ladies of the to grow and develop leadership skills. and a Past Patron of Canick Chapter No. can have as much fun as the DeMolays." lmowledge. The dates for the sessions are wardens will be invited to travel to Philadelphia 231, O.E.S., adds, "To make our fi·aternity Saturday, Mar. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 14. PENNSYLVANIA and Elizabethtown to see our Fraternity in The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation grow, we must give to our youth and show Perhaps the most over-riding reason action and to enable them to understand more brings youths together with Masons, giv them how to be better people." might be what is almost a spilitual experi Bro. Robert L. Dluge, Jr. developed plans for fully their supporting roles. ing the brethren and their lodges unique, ence as expressed by James A. Ray, P.M., the Pennsylvania Academy in anticipation of fulfilling ways to serve the fraternity and There are brethren who became Hil·am Lodge No. 81, Chestnut Hill. "The serving as R. W. Grand Master, and explained, "The Academy of Masonic Knowledge" is a new the community. Those brethren who give Freemasons because of their associations flrst time a young person laughs with you, "The purpose is to strive for excellence in our concept being introduced to the Fraternity. It is of their time, talent, and concern fmd with youth. Christopher M. Brumbach, of or talks excitedly about getting a driver's Fraternity by offering our members an oppor a learning opportunity based on the 'Academy ' their efforts satisfying and serve because Chandler Lodge No. 227, Reading, said, "I license, it's a lot of fun. But, when they tunity to broaden their knowledge of of Ancient Greece," Bro. Dluge said. This of their own special motivation. actually got involved in lodge... (because) share theil· fears about struting life, then FYeemasonry, its 01igins, history, and ritualis Academy will present the finest of Masonic one of my friends invited me to help you realize the awesome gift you have tic work and to impart skills and planning scholars and speakers under the direction of Some serve because of their own experi coach the DeMol ay basketball tean1. Less been given. Advisors have the fortunate information for their lodge leadership." ACADEMY OF one of Masonry's best-known scholars of our ences with youth groups. Robert R. Nye, than a year after my initial DeMolay expe role of in1parting . Masonic principles to time, Bro. Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Past Grand Jr., a Senior DeMolay and a Mason in rience, I requested a petition for lodge - young people who are seeking order In addition, the Academy sessions will be pre FREEMASONRY Secretary. The speakers will offer a dialogue on Abral1am C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, and the rest is history." among chaos and finding a path in a l~e ceded on Friday by a special educational sem- the otigins of Freemasonry and its relationship Elizabethtown, said "... the er\ioyment I that surrounds them with mixed signals inar for attorneys, certified public accmmtants, trust officers, and relevancy in today's society. Written material will be distrib received from being a DeMolay member For some, "it's all in the family," like for choices that ru·e not always the best....'' and insurance professionals on charitable giving and the rela uted which, along with suggested reading lists, could serve as a provided me with unbelievable memo Dennis Snedden who said, "I got involved tionship of our Masonic Homes and Masonic Charities to that home study guide for those interested in expanding their knowl ries, valuable leadership skills, and life through my girl friend 16 years ago. The reason doesn't really matter. Serving endeavor. edge. long fiiends." She's now my wife. We chose Rainbow Masonic youth is a duty that all ·Masons as the one conuuunity service we do should fulfill at some point in their In the Grand Lodge School of Instruction, Regional Instructors Following the Academy session, a home study course will be Some see their involvement as being inlpor together.... I lmow that we make a differ Masonic cru·eers. The Pennsylvania Youth and Principals of the Schools of Instruction will exemplify the offered. Upon completion of the home study, the Mason may tant in the proliferation of the fraternity. ence for all of our 'adopted daughters.' Foundation is committed to helping every ritualistic work. This exemplification will replace several of the become a "graduate" of the Masonic Academy, not just by receiv Kurt J. Duryea, of Tytian Lodge No. 362, For a few, we are just dlivers; but for Mason perform that duty. Regional Schools of Instruction. Bro. Dluge emphasized, ing a certificate, but also by improving his knowledge of "Through the Grand Lodge School of Instruction, we are striving Freemasonry. Stichter Lodge No. 254 Has an Orchestra Masonic Scholar, Author To Keynote Academy That Entertains After Every Stated Meeting An "End of the Summer Bash" It 's toe-tappin ' time at refreshment in the social hall after musicians in John Hamill, the Director of Communication for the Grand Lodge of England and one of Two new gas grills and outdoor play every stated meeting at Stichter Lodge No. 254, Pottstown. the orchestra, today's foremost Masonic scholars and authors, will be the keynote speaker for the open ground equipment donated by The Lodge has had its own orchestra for more than 60 years nine of whom rarely miss a ing session of the Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry on Mar. 11. Bro. Hamill Perseverance Lodge No. 21, and, without fail, Stichter mus icians have given their gig and per authored the History of English Freemasonry, the History of World Freemasonry, and Harrisburg, were put to good use brethren an enjoyabl e rhythm at each monthly repast. formed t hat several other histories and he served as a co-author of Celebration of the Craft. Aug. 22 for a Masonic Children's Charles L. Clayton, P.M., the soft-spoken fiddle-playing leader, evening. The Previously, he was the Librarian and Curator for the Grand Lodge of England for 16 years. Home "End of the Summer Bash" at doesn't know if any other lodge has its own orchestra, espe other seven of Brossman Pool. The Children's r-----~------~ cially one that is more than six decades old and hasn't missed the brethren Home greatly appreciated the gifts . REGISTRATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FREEMASONRY performing a stated meeting of their lodge in all that have played frequently, but could not make every session. In and as a way of saying "thank you," time. In add on, it is tradition for the orchestra to entertain the fall, the Lodge mourned the Oct. 1 death of one of them, To facilitate planning and arrangements for the Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry, please complete members of the Lodge were invited banquet the first Wednesday in November. 92 year-old Earl S. Yohn , who had been the oldest, long-time this coupon and send it to the Office of the Grand Master, Masonic Temple, One Nmth Broad St., to the barbecue picnic. The youth asion, they will play for special occasions in loyal member. Philadelphia,.PA 19107-2598. and seven members of the Lodge 40th Masonic District. 0 I plan to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry in Elizabethtown on Saturday, Mar. 11. had a "super" time swimming and The current active musicians of the orchestra are: Front- ·at enjoying the food. The unique musical group was founded the piano, Stanley L. Emery and standing with the violin,.the The tract in which I would like to participate is (select one): ) .... - by Raymond S. Elliott, P.M., in leader; Bro. Clayton; and {1-r) - Raymond B. Ell iott, bass; Victor 0 School fo:r: Ritual 0 Seminar for Leadership 0 Academy for Masonic Knowledge 1 ..- 1939 and has been active con J. Mease, P.M., trombonium; James W. Miller, t rombone; Fred I will need lunch on Mar. 11 0 Yes 0 No tinuously ever since. While there W. Kern, trumpet; Gerald G. Richards, Clarinet; C. Linford N~1e: ______is no recollection of how many Richard, violin; and C. Conrad Snell, clarinet and saxophone. brethren were in the original orchestra, it is Address: ------known that at its peak there were 20 musi Not present for the picture that was taken du ri ng the strawber cians. That number fluctuated from year to ry night entertainment were: Charles F. Crummy, cello; Robert .City: ------State: ______Zip: ______year, but there always has been ample talent to L. Emery, drums; Leonard A. Huff, violin; Kenneth C.. Jacob, Phone: .____ _ Lodge: ______provide good entertainme nt. As of t he tradi tenor saxophone; Randall L. Krause, trumpet ; Kenneth K. tional June "strawberry night," there were 16 Moyer, t rumpet, and the late Bro. Yohn . .16 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 The Pennsylvania Freemason I December 1999 1 7 Bro. "Bucky" Walters Deserves to be in Hall of Fame Grand Lodge Internet Page Brings Brethren Together All Around the World In Mozart Lodge No. 436 in Philadelphia, he was known as The National Baseball Hall of You only need to read the their "mother lodges" after Brother William Henry Walters. Everywhere during the '30s, Fame. He says anyone who "guest book" of the web they moved out of the '40s, and '50s, just about everybody knew him as "Bucky" remembers Bucky Walters and site of the Grand Lodge Grlndu.ter c.. SieSwch state. Walters, the outstanding baseball player, pitcher, coach, his accomplishments can help of Pennsylvani a at GIShop Ewm . II ~~··• t.lagcile CarDdsl1itl and manager. by writing to the Veterans ..._~ Masons have learned www.pagrand lodge. org Lodge l.acD $ptlbn I o.tln PnJpn Committee, cjo The National to see how Masons from about the history, cus TcuollheTerttJie W!W'INew! GJeslbook cmilqli:nry Bucky Walters is in the record books with a long list of Baseball Hall of Fame, P.O. far and wide are attract I ~Donon I I toms, and practices of accomplishments, a host of honors and impressive awards Box 590, Cooperstown, NY, ed to share their Masonic I Mllarieliarnn IPAYu~ I lolllctilg Gram IFGIIIIIaliDn fw Cl*Jen llillary and Uuseun this worldwide fraternity. such as Most Valuable Player and All Around Player, and was 13326. experiences. Thitty They have been given Welcome To The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania ! irnmediate access to the honored along with great players like Joe DiMaggio and Ted seven countlies are rep . -- -- - Williams. As a pitcher, he led the major leagues in victories Bucky Walters' extraordinary resented among the hun- charitable services per over a 15-year period (1935 through 1949). More than one career in baseball established dreds of messages left like business cards on a public bulletin formed by the fraternity. People in need of assistance have fifth (42) of his life-time wins were shutouts; he completed a standard of excellence that board for others to see and be able to correspond with them. been helped, or have been connected with those who could 61% of the games that he started; he played in six All-Star to this day is emulated help them. Games; and more. throughout the sport. His ver Even more exciting are the stolies of men being brought satility, length of time as an together with their long-lost fiiends and families through the The Internet even crosses barliers of war. During the recent NATO action, Bro. Sasa Damjavanovic of Pobratim Lodge No. 1 Bucky Walters should be in Baseball's Hall of Fame. But, he active athlete, and leadership use of the Internet. Bro. Nathan W. Sheff was featured in a in Belgrade, of the Regular Grand Lodge of Yugoslavia, used the is not - yet! in the sport has been noted through the years. For each of photo recently on the DeMolay portion of the web site as an Internet to share his views of the situation between his coun 20 years, his name appeared on the Baseball Writers of advisor-in-training for a new chapter in Easton. Little did he know that an old Army buddy was searching for him. As he try's government and NATO. His appeal for prayers by Masonic He will be, if his America Association's ballot for inclusion into the Hall of The Press Sports tells it: brothers around the world for peace and understanding grandson, Jeffrey Fame. He nearly achieved the vote for inclusion, but not ~ft.p\...,BtD.ll'.JL'U:16, 1nJ. reached hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Masons. In July, he L. Walters, a quite. The younger Walters said, " It's time that Bucky be "Unfortunately he was not a Mason and was not looking at wrote: member of Perry granted the recognition he deserves," and he's finding a lot Masonic things. He was looking specifically for me - and, low Lodge No. 458, of people who agree. and behold, the picture came up. Larry was a helicopter pilot "My dear Brother: Thanks to the GAOTU, finally we can talk Marysville, is in Vietnam and I was in Vietnam at the same time. He went out about our usual Masonic things. War is over (I hope) and I am successful. He Bucky Walters played in the major leagues from 1931 west and got married and, after a few phone calls, we lost glad to invite you to visit us when you can." is working hard through 1950. During his career, he played at every posi touch with each other. I had tlied to find him on the net and to get Bucky tion except catcher. He began in Boston in 1931 to 1934; never could - until the DeMolay picture and then he found The Internet is good for business, communications, entertain Walters the re then in Philadelphia, 1934 to 1938, where he played in the me!" ment, news and information, personal finance, genealogy, med cognition that first night baseball game, May 25, 1935 against Cincinnati; ical reasearch, and hundreds of other special interests. But, for he feels is long then in Cincinnati, 1938 to 1949, where he played in the Through the Grand Lodge web site men have been introduced Freemasonry, it is blinging people together, sharing our story of overdue. He's first t elevised baseball game, Aug. 26, 1939 against to the fraternity in their own communities where they never fraternalism and charity, and strengthening the bonds of friend writing, call- Brooklyn; and back to Boston in 1950. He continued his knew lodges existed. Men have been able to get in touch with ship and brotherly love. ing, or visiting career variously as a major and minor league manager, everyone that he can - coach, pitching coach, and scout through 1960. He held presidents, governors, the unique distinction for a baseball player by umpiring a baseball dignit aries and major league game during t he rare umpire strike in 1946. other sports figures, and lots of dyed-in-the-wool In a summary of Bucky's achievements, Jeffrey Walters The Grand Lodge and R.W. Includes: Round trip air from Philadelphia to Germany fans - and urging concludes: "This is an unusually well rounded career. What Deputy Grand Master Robert on an exclusive charter jet • Eleven night deluxe hotel t hem to contact the mem does it real ly take to be inducted into The National Baseball L Dluge, Jr. and his wife accommodations including taxes • Round trip airport bers of Veterans Committee who vote to elect players to Hal l of Fame?" Debra, invite you along with transfers in Germany • Breakfast daily and two dinners your family and friends to a • Full-time professional escort(s) • "Passion Play" tick once in a lifetime deluxe ets (for those attending) • Special events with our The Committee on Masonic Homes vacation to Germany with an brethren who live in Germany. "Passion Play" The members of the Committee on Masonic Homes are (-r): Seated option to attend the "Passion Price: (Based only on double occupancy) The quaint vi llage of Marvin G. Speicher, R.W. Grand Treasurer, Williamson Lodge No. 307, Play," an event that only hap $3,900 per person attending play Oberammergau is set amidst a mountaintop backdrop and is Womelsdorf; William Slater II, R.W. Senior Grand Warden, Lodge No. 45, pens every ten years. $3,700 per person not attending play the perfect setting for this Pittsburgh; Robett L. Dluge, Jr., R.W. Grand Master, Elysburg Lodge No. Payment Requirements: Featuring: Exclusive charter 1st Deposit - $1,000 per person is due within ten show of pageantry that has 414; Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Warren been held throughout the cen jet, Frankfurt, Koblenz, cruis days of confirming reservation. Lodge No. 310, Collegeville; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., R.W. Junior Grand turies. Oberammergau will 2nd Deposit - $1,000 per person is due prior to Warden, LaBelle Vallee Lodge No. 232, Jersey Shore; and Donald L. ing the Rhine to St. Goar, delight you with its beauty, Albert, R.W. Grand Secretary, Euclid Lodge No. 698, Harlisburg. wine tasting, Munich, November 30, 1999. breathtaking scenery, and Standing - Norman A. Fox, William B. Hackenberg-Mt. Moriah Lodge Rothenburg, Weimar, Leipzig, Final Payment - Due March 30, 2000. crisp air. The "Passion Play, " No. 155, Philadelphia; Robert L. Engle, Armstrong Lodge No. 239, Berlin, the "Passion Play," For information and reservations call Staci, King an outstanding cultural event Freeport; Guy T. Matthews, Tacony Lodge No. 600, Philadelphia; Samuel C. Willian1son, R.W. Past Grand Master, Valley Lodge No. and much more! (Itinerary Coal Travel, Rt. 61, P.O. Box 446, Mount Carmel, PA and a testimonial of religious faith, will enthrall you. 613, Turtle Creek; Edwin P. Cover, Ligonier Lodge No. 331; C. DeForrest Trexler, Barger Lodge No. 333, Allentown; and Richard available upon request.) 17851, (800) 332-8556 or (570) 373-1525. J. 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