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Grand Master’s Trestleboard ...... 2 J. King Recertifi ed ...... 11 Congratulations...... 26 FFREEMASONSREEMASONS Volume 3 - Number 6 Grand Lodge Session...... 3 AON Seminar ...... 11 DeMolay honors Lou Vander Eyk ....26 Grand Master’s Message ...... 4 District News ...... 12 Craft at Labor/Refreshment ...... 27 Publisher Deputy Grand Master’s Message ...... 4 Upcoming “Gaming for Giving” ...... 22 Learning Center Walk-a-Thon ...... 28 THE GRAND LODGE OF CONNECTICUT AF & AM Willis E. Copeland, Jr...... 5 Rainbow CMA Bus Trip ...... 22 Did You Vote? ...... 28 Editor-in-Chief Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit ...... 6 Welcome New Brothers ...... 22 News from the Valleys ...... 29 SIMON R. LAPLACE Masonic Veteran’s Association ...... 6 Jim Robertson, Masonicare Worker ..23 Boosters ...... 30 Associate Editor MW Pangborn Called Home ...... 7 Masonicare to the Rescue ...... 23 GWA Reception ...... 31 CARL G. EK Grand Historian’s Corner ...... 8 Our departed brothers ...... 24 Amaranth Grand Court reception ....31 Correspondent Scottish Rite Confers 33rd ...... 9 e-Postcard ...... 24 Grand Master’s New Chair ...... 31 MICHAEL L. CASTROLL Valley’s “Night with Abe” ...... 9 CTVNA Hospice Nurses ...... 25 Design What is Masonry ...... 10 DeMolay Brotherhood Weekend ...... 25 CHARLENE D. ROWE GWEN M. ROCHETTE Contributors S. KENNETH BARIL Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF & AM DAVID R. BLYTHE, SR. 69 Masonic Avenue • P.O. Box 250 • Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 DANA BROCHU Offi ce hours: 8 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM; Monday through Friday WILLIAM BRYCE First Saturday of the month: 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon MARJE CHICK MICHAEL B. DODGE (203) 679-5903 • (800) 529-4161 (in-state only) • Fax: (203) 679-5996 WILLIAM L. GREENE e-mail: [email protected] • www.ctfreemasons.net MAURY HEIM PAT KALINAUSKAS DAVE LIEDLICH GARY A. LITTLEFIELD CHRIS MAXIM GRAND MASTER’S PENNY O’NEILL STUART SMITH DAVID O. STERN TRESTLE BOARD ROBERT J. STIKA REV. DAVID J. WILLIAMSON William L. Greene - November 2007 JAMES H. WILSON, JR. SHANE YORK

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Page 2 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Grand Lodge Session Elects 2008 Leaders by Carl G. Ek The October 20, 2007 communication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF & AM produced little in the way of surprises. MWGM William L. Greene was received into the session, held in the New Haven Masonic Temple, and then received a large contingent of his predecessors. The altar was draped in memory of recently deceased PGM George W. Pangborn. Immediately thereafter, the delegates balloted on 7 brothers who would lead the Grand Lodge in the 2008-2009 term. With the tellers busily counting, the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment and WB Howard Orr, chairman of the Board of Managers of Masonicare, Inc. convened that corporation’s 118th annual meeting. He noted that RW Ronald Thomas, Senior Grand Warden of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, would serve on Masonicare’s Brothers Stika, Carlstrom, Buck, and McWain after their October 20 election. Board. Masonicare elected three additional directors from the Grand Lodge of Going on to legislation, the Grand Master The closing speaker at the session was Connecticut – RW J. Arthur Carbonaro returned proposed changes to sections 2117 DeMolay Executive Offi cer and WB Harry E. and MWPGM Kenneth B. Hawkins, Sr. will and 2118 to the Legal Affairs Committee for Needham, III, who noted that three active continue on the Board, and WB Robert further review. Housekeeping changes in or young Senior DeMolays had been raised Simons of Meridian Lodge No. 77, Meriden several sections were passed without debate, in Connecticut in the last three days. He was elected to join the group. and it was agreed to remove numerical thanked the Grand Master and Connecticut With the Grand Lodge back at labor, qualifi ers to the number of lodges to be Masonry for their continued interest in and RW Deputy Grand Master Robert J. placed under the care of a District Deputy. support of Masonic youth, including the Stika presented the report of the budget At the request of the Grand Secretary, and fi nancial donations that made it possible to committee. The craft was pleased to learn in recognition of changes in technology, send 14 DeMolays to the Region I Leadership that there would be no need to increase any Section 2113, concerning the publication, Training Conference in August. He reminded assessments in the coming year; as such, the distribution, and retention of Proceedings the craft that young men needed to learn budget passed easily. of the Grand Lodge, was modifi ed. about our organization so that they would A change of course occurred when the MWGM Greene announced that Grand have the interest in carrying on our work as motion was made to continue candidate Chaplain and the Rev. David J. Williamson they reach manhood years. Bro. Needham assessments at $25 annually, with $5 had accepted a pulpit in western Pennsylvania concluded by inviting all present to attend going to the George Washington Masonic and would be departing from Connecticut the annual DeMolay Grand Master’s Class, National Memorial and $20 to the Masonic before the end of October. RW Bro. Dave will honoring Bro. Greene, on November 10 at Charity Foundation. MWPGM Walter E. remain as Grand Chaplain, but GM Greene 7:00 PM at Masonicare. Kaechele moved that the $20 go instead to appointed RW Past Grand Chaplain and With no further business to come before the Connecticut Freemasons Foundation, the Rev. Craig McClellan as Associate Grand the Grand Lodge, the communication was Inc. After discussion, this change was Chaplain for the remainder of his term closed at 11:20 AM, allowing the brethren approved. Similar action was taken for RW Bro. Stika spoke about his coming outdoors to enjoy a warm and sunny those affiliating with Connecticut lodges term. He stated that he planned few changes, morning. from other grand jurisdictions. but would concentrate on improved The report of the tellers showed the communication through Connecticut following results for the coming term of Freemasons magazine and the improved web Our Cover… offi ce: Grand Master, Robert J. Stika; Deputy presence. He noted that in the 8th District, The inspiration for our cover comes from Grand Master, Arthur H. Carlstrom; Grand there were at least 19 men who have started a 43-year-old photo by Robert Freeman. Senior Warden, Charles A. Buck, Jr.; and their journey through Masonry after making Our Grand “fab four” display a similar Grand Junior Warden, James T. McWain. contact through the Grand Lodge website. look of confi dence, hope and dedication Elected to succeed themselves were Grand Inspections will be allowed on any degree, with which to lead our Grand Jurisdiction Treasurer Charles Maxson, Grand Secretary but Bro. Stika, with the concurrence of MW in 2008. “High Fidelity” takes on a new Robert Fitzgerald, and Grand Trustee Bro. Greene, stated that all inspections are meaning when considered Masonically. We Stanley S. Sheldon, PGM. These offi cers to be completed by the end of April 2008. congratulate these brothers and thank them will be installed as a part of the Annual He also asked informally for interest in for the years they have already served. Communication of the Grand Lodge on reactivating the Make-A-Wish dinners that April 6 and 7, 2008. were held earlier in the decade. November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 3 Grand Master’s Message Dear Brothers and Sisters, Connecticut, on the loss of his sister and niece in a tragic automobile accident. We October was an extremely busy, but very productive month. all have you in our prayers and thoughts It took 218 years, but we now have a beautiful Grand Lodge Offi ce in this diffi cult time. building. We moved into this new building about two weeks ago, As we head into the Thanksgiving and although your offi ce staff is still sorting through the hundreds holiday, let us all take the time to thank God of boxes it takes to move, things are getting in order nicely. All are for the blessings that we have and our good so pleased with the bright, spacious, and beautifully furnished fortune of being born or made Americans. I wish building. Everything will be in order for the Grand Opening and a Happy Thanksgiving to each of you, your family, and friends. ribbon cutting on Sunday, November 4. I have “unoffi cially” named I am looking forward to seeing many of you in Lodge, the new Grand Master’s offi ce the “Wow Room.” The fi rst thing Chapter, Assembly, or other meetings in the coming months. everyone says when they enter it is “Wow!” The Nutmegger’s Reunion on Cape Cod with Brother Steve God Bless you all, McPherson and RW Carl Anderson of Masonicare was a great time. God Bless our Masonic Family, We able to meet and talk with many Connecticut brothers and their God Bless the United States of America. ladies that now live on Cape Cod. I congratulate the offi cers that will be installed on April 7, 2008 Fraternally, to take over the business of our Grand Lodge. All my best wishes to RW Robert Stika, Deputy Grand Master, when he assumes the Grand East. I know the Grand Lodge will be in very capable hands I also extend my sincere sympathies to RW Ronald A. Thomas, William L. Greene Sr., Deputy Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Grand Master

Deputy Grand Master’s Message Election different subcontractors of the Naval Brethren, thank you for your vote of confi dence by electing me Underwater Warfare Center and to serve this Grand Jurisdiction as Grand Master for 2008-2009. I General Dynamics. After being laid- will do everything in my power to live up to your trust. off in 2003, I worked for the Preston I would like to thank several people for believing in me and Masonic Center. I decided to fully supporting me over the years. First and foremost, a gigantic thank retire as of August 2006. you to my wife of 41 years, Sandy. Without her support and My Masonic career started in the understanding I wouldn’t even be in the fraternity. Next, I want to spring of 1980 in Somerset Lodge No. thank the members of Somerset-St. James Lodge No. 34, Preston, 34, then located in Norwich. In the fall of and the Eighth Masonic District for their support. A special thanks 1980, I joined the Valley of Norwich, A.A.S.R. to Brother Roger W. Read, MWPGM, for recommending me to The next year I joined Nimrod Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R. and, thanks to replace him in the grand line. Brother Duke, I became a member of the clown unit. I also belong I would also like to express my gratitude to the Grand Masters to Sachem Chapter No. 57, O.E.S., the New London Masonic Club, I have served with for the past 8 years for their guidance and New London Chapter No. 58, National Sojourners, Inc. and Fort leadership helping to prepare me for this position: MW Brothers Trumbull Camp, Heroes of ’76. I am a twice Past Master of the Leonard D’Amico, Gustaf Bodin, Walter Kaechele, Clifford lodge, past lodge secretary, Past Most Wise Master, Past Sovereign Stamm, II, MW Joseph Howard, George Greytak, Charles Fowler Prince, Past Commander-in-Chief, and secretary for the Valley of and William Greene. Your assistance, guidance and advice have Norwich. I was District Deputy for District 8A in 1991-1993. I was proven invaluable to me. Please keep it up, I will need all the appointed to the Grand Lodge line in 2000. help I can get. I have an adoring wife, Sandy. As I said, we have been married As I stated at the Grand Lodge session, my motto for the year for 41 years. You would think that by this time she would know me is ‘MASONRY, LIVE IT.” Conduct yourselves according to the to the point of not being fooled by me. Thank goodness she hasn’t. principles of our great fraternity so that the world will be convinced I have two children, Bill Stika in Kent, Washington and Anne Clark, of the good effects of our institution. whom a lot of you may know through the Order of Eastern Star, DeMolay, and Rainbow. Bob Who? Again, thank you for your vote of confi dence. Some of you have met me, most of you have heard of me, but few may know me. A brief history: born June 29, 1944 and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I attended local schools until I joined the U.S. Navy in 1965 as a Data Processing Technician. I retired from the Navy in Robert J. Stika 1985 as a Senior Chief Petty Offi cer and went to work for several Deputy Grand Master

Page 4 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Grand Lodge Honors Willis E. Copeland, Jr. by Michael L. Castroll instrument. Fate intervened. two years ago he was in the East Willis. Need any more be Someone said the degrees would at Masonic Lodge of Research. said? Every one knows Willis. be nicer if DeMolay had an Willis is an expert ritualist You’ve heard him play the organ, organist. Willis knew how to play and a superb musician, a credit or the bagpipes, or a half a dozen the piano, but he never played the to his craft(s), in a society where other musical instruments. organ. So, Willis started to tinker. one often goes unnoticed for one Additionally, Willis can take Willis always tinkers! The rest is skill, by being typecast in another. a ritual monologue and make history. Willis not only became He is found as often rehearsing seem as everyday conversation. the chapter musician, but also the longest pieces of ritual as Oh – that Willis! became profi cient in the ritual. he is at the organ. Although he WB Willis E. Copeland, Jr. was Anyone who knows Willis will sometimes takes it on the chin born in Montville, Connecticut say they never met anyone nicer, for singing, his enthusiasm, and on May 6, 1937. He says that or with such a perpetual smile. ability to involve others, is no great event was overshadowed by Yet he makes the meanest Master less energetic. In fact, Willis is the Hindenberg disaster, when Inquisitor you’ll ever see! Go infectious; his zealous nature is a zeppelin burst into fl ames in fi gure. Willis served in the chairs, contagious to all with whom he Lakehurst, New Jersey. If one’s life becoming Master Councilor just comes into contact. might have been overshadowed before turning 21 in 1958. Willis Willis gives of himself, entirely by that event, Willis overcame was married at the time. He says and tirelessly. Whether playing the odds, big time! he’s not the fi rst, and there have the organ for a church service, a On the sixty-third anniversary been others, but he may have Willis Copeland receives the Veterans Day observance, or at of the Normandy Invasion, ‘D- been the last. Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze lodge, or making the rounds with Day’ occurred once again. This Willis became the father from Grand Master Greene at the the Pyramid Shrine Pipe and time it was the Awards Night of eight. We’ve lost count of June 6 Awards Night at Day Spring Drum Corps raising money for at Day Spring Lodge No. 30 in his grandchildren, and there No. 30, Hamden. Shriners’ Children’s Hospitals, Hamden. A previous issue of is one great-grandchild. He’s Willis has a presence that can’t Connecticut Freemasons reported very proud to have been Dad, unending family, Willis sought be beat. He serves all of our the fanfare associated with the and then chairman, of New Masonic light in Day Spring appendant and concordant annual awards the lodge gives Haven Chapter when his four Lodge No. 30, Hamden, where bodies just as well, and is well honoring the Police and Fire boys were involved. Grandson his father, several uncles, and decorated for his contributions Departments of Hamden. The Jason Yarkosky served as Master his grandfather had served the to all facets of Masonry. Is it any lodge recognizes public safety Councilor 38 years after Willis, craft, in 1964. Being a third wonder that the Grand Lodge AF offi cers for their acts of heroism and yet another grandson was generation member in the craft, & AM of Connecticut bestowed in the line of duty. What that recently initiated in New Haven. and providing succession to upon WB Willis E. Copeland, article did not include was Willis For his contributions to DeMolay, the fourth, pleases him no end. Jr. the Pierpont Edwards Medal E. Copeland, Jr. Willis was created a Chevalier by Willis served Day Spring Lodge in Bronze for Distinguished Willis is well known in many the Supreme Council. as Master in 1999. The next year, Masonic Service. byways of the craft, and built a After taking time to settle he was at the helm of Daytime Well done, good and faithful career around tradition. When himself and begin his seemingly Lodge No. 144 in Stratford, and servant! Willis went to work for the New Haven Railroad, he joined his father and uncles in what appeared a family business. Two of his sons went to work there, and the evolution of the old HEJAZ GROTTO, M.O.V. P. E.R. railroad system can be traced by proudly supporting researching Willis’s genealogy. He was also active in the 4-H. His Dentistry for Children with Special Needs mother was a regional director, splitting the state with a man for information call “Dr. of Smiles” Prophet David Cole at 203 2144867 named James Royal Case. Such is fate! As the son of a Mason, Willis found himself joining A GROTTOdraws Master Masons of different lodges into New Haven Chapter, Order of closer and more friendly relations, creates and maintains a spirit of Fraternity among us, DeMolay, at about 15 years of age. At the same time, his mother and meets on second Wednesdays at the 95 Gathering Place, Wallingford. promoted the idea that everyone For information, please contact Ron Dworkin, Membership Chairman, at 203 4694576 or 203 4642742 should appreciate music, and encouraged him to take up an November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 5 Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit Rev. and RW Bro. David J. Williamson, Grand Chaplain “Would you be guilty enough?”

My wife’s church recently tree that does not bear good fruit what Masonry’s Then on the assembled a committee to is cut down and thrown into the ceremonies and twenty-second, we review the membership rolls. fi re. Thus you will know them teachings mean remember a group of They looked at the names of by their fruits” (Matthew 7:17- to me – than my people who rejected everyone who had, at one time 20 NRSV). simple recitation the parish system or another, joined the church. What got me thinking about of the ritual. – where everyone in They then asked if each person this was that I’m moving to If someone a defi ned geographical was showing evidence of taking Pennsylvania, and I’m going asked you about area was considered a their membership seriously by to visit the lodge in my new your involvement church member in good being involved in the ongoing hometown for the fi rst time. with Masonry, how standing, unless they opted life of the congregation. Many Having never met me, the would you reply? Would out – and instead declared that members are very involved Worshipful Master will appoint you speak of meeting regularly one’s religious faith had to be (they’re the core group that an examining committee. They with your brethren to learn from evidenced by his or her living. every organization needs to will check my 2007 dues card, them, and to teach them, how The Pilgrims came to our shores prosper), some are only a little administer the Tiler’s oath, and to be better men and Masons? and did just that – even after involved, but others were just then ask me the traditional Would you tell of serving your losing half of their company names on the mailing list. This ritualistic questions (see brethren, their widows, orphans, to death in just one winter, the latter group was transferred to Sections 5100-5106 of the Grand and neighbors in need? Would survivors never lost faith in the “inactive rolls”. Lodge Rules and Regulations, and you explain how you live out God, and found reasons to be In a similar vein, when I “Examination of Visitors” in the Masonry’s moral teachings in thankful to Him. fi lled out my ministerial profi le Offi cial Ritual to see how we do your day-to-day living, at work The Pilgrims left 17th (an expanded and fairly detailed it here in Connecticut). and at home? Or would you be century England to escape being résumé pastors use to seek a That’s all well and good. limited to showing your dues persecuted. If your religious new pastorate), the form asked But if this is like other visitor’s card and a lapel pin? faith is outlawed, will there be in what congregation was I a examinations I’ve undergone November is when our enough evidence in your living, member, and then it asked me to over the years, I suspect they nation celebrates people who speech, and writing to convict list the extent of my involvement won’t ask me (at least not until put their beliefs into action. On you? And in many nations and there. they see I have an apron case) the eleventh, we commemorate religions, Freemasonry is illegal. Jesus once said, “Every good about my involvement with our veterans – men and women If that happened here, would tree bears good fruit, but the bad Masonry. And it’s too bad, who put on the uniform of the there be enough evidence of tree bears bad fruit. A good tree because I have plenty of stories armed forces and willingly put your Masonic involvement to cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a to share, and I suspect they’d their lives on the line to defend put you in jail? bad tree bear good fruit. Every be more revealing – about our freedom. “Every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit …Thus you will Masonic Veterans Association know them by their fruits” by Bill Bryce In 1871, barely a year after Masons fi rst met to create the Shrine, some Connecticut Masons got together to create an association known as the “Masonic Veterans”. Membership was limited to those Master Masons with over 25 years of membership in masonry. Many mistakenly believe service in the armed forces makes a veteran, but with this group the requirement is Masonic, not military service. The Masonic Veterans meet once a year for a dinner, short business meeting, and a social time with each other and their spouses. Traditionally they meet the fi rst Saturday after Grand Master’s Day for lunch. The leader is currently Venerable Master Philip Swain, Jr., and there is an Associate Venerable Master appointed for each of the nine Masonic districts in Connecticut. Some of the Associate Venerable Masters read like a “who’s who” throughout the state: “Skip” Sharples, Roger Read, Dick Bogart, Ken Cornell, Fred Stein, Bill Demetriades, and Irving Lieff, to name a few. Twenty-fi ve years a Mason and a fi ve dollar dues payment are all the requirements to join. The Masonic Veterans of Connecticut hope to see you at their next meeting. For more information, contact Secretary Bill Bryce at 860-643-4384.

Page 6 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 MW George Pangborn Called Home by Michael L. Castroll Lodge. He served as Master in he revised the book The roll of the workmen 1971, the 175th anniversary of maps for the Grand has been called and yet another year of St. Mark’s Lodge. He was Lodge. He also served as Master Mason has not answered. also secretary of the lodge for 12 Grand Representative This wasn’t ‘any’ Master Mason. years. from the Grand This was Most Worshipful Brother After his year in the East Lodge of New Jersey George Washington Pangborn. was over, WB George served as near Connecticut. It George W. Pangborn, Jr. was president of the lodge’s Past is noteworthy that born on August 9, 1927 in Staten Masters Association and of the some of the most Island, New York. He attended Fifth District Blue Lodge Council. distinctive Masonic local schools, graduating from In 1978-80, RW George served building signs were McKee Vocational Technical High the Grand Lodge as District designed and crafted School. While in high school, he Deputy of District 5A. Always by George Pangborn joined the Civil Air Patrol, then busy serving his brethren, George – he was always doing served in the United was chairman of something for his States Army during the Grand Lodge beloved craft. eternal presence of the Supreme World War II. Committee on After Jo-Ann’s death, George Architect. After the war, Masonic Culture relocated to Bethlehem with Personally chosen by Bro. George entered the and Public daughter Linda and husband Art. Pangborn, MWPGM George S. business world. A Relations. In 1982, As his condition became frail, Greytak led a Masonic service graduate of New George received the he moved in with son Rob and attended by over 65 brothers and York’s esteemed Pierpont Edwards his wife, Mary, at their home in nearly a dozen fellow Past Grand Pratt Institute, George was Medal in Bronze for Distinguished Maybrook, New York. There, Masters. The funeral service the employed by several prestigious Masonic Service. surrounded by family, the lion next day brought more brothers architectural engineering fi rms. George’s service to youth is went out quietly on October and additional Past Grand Masters One of these fi rms needed George well documented. He served as 4, being summoned to the to tender their fi nal farewell. at their Windsor offi ce, so George Dad Advisor and chairman of was on his way to Connecticut. the Advisory Council for Thomas On his way, George married the H. Desmond Chapter, Order of former Jo-Ann Langley on June 2, DeMolay. For his advisory service 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey. he received the Cross of Honor The family grew, adding from DeMolay International. He children Linda, Janet, and also served as a Boy Scout advisor Robert. Linda and husband WB for Simsbury’s Troop 76. Arthur W. Stauff are the parents George sought further light of four, including Brothers in Masonry’s appendant and Samuel and Kenneth Stauff. concordant bodies; the Scottish Janet and Bro. William Crosscup, Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Amaranth, IV, are the parents of one, and and National Sojourners. He Brother Robert and wife Mary served as wife Jo-Ann’s Worthy presented George with a pair Patron of Hesper Chapter No. of grandchildren. Additionally, 71, Order of the Eastern Star. The great granddaughter Abby met Pangborns also participated in George at his 80th birthday party square dancing, and both George in New York in August. and Jo-Ann served their club as Brother George W. Pangborn, president. Jr. began his Masonic career in In 1986, George was 1961, being raised to the sublime appointed to the Grand Lodge degree of a Master Mason on line, culminating as Connecticut’s November 15, 1961 in St. Mark’s 148th Grand Master in 1994. Lodge No. 36, Simsbury. It didn’t During his term, the Grand take George long to take an active Lodge offi ce was internally role in the lodge. In 1962 he served rebuilt, creating a private offi ce as president of the Fellowcraft for the Grand Master and plural Club, and the following year he memberships were authorized. received his fi rst appointment As an associate member of to the offi cer line of St. Mark’s Philosophic Lodge of Research, November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 7 Grand Historian’s Corner RW Bro. Gary A. Littlefi eld, Grand Historian

On October 4, Connecticut lost another away only three months and 10 days after his remitted, but Mount Olive No. Past Grand Master as MW George Washington inauguration. Bro. and Governor George 52 had no excuse and penalties Pangborn passed to the celestial lodge. Lilley had been a Mason for 22 years, were charged. Village Lodge Before and after his service in the Grand having been raised on May 6, 1887. No. 29 was not permitted East in 1994 he served Masonry well from ✦ ✦ ✦ to hold meetings in both the time he was initiated in St. Mark’s Lodge One hundred and ninety years ago Canton and Barkhamsted No. 36, Simsbury, in 1961 until his fi nal (1817), Solomon Cowles was in the despite their plea to do so. days. This Grand Historian was privileged to Grand East for the May 14 session. The October 15 session of serve with MW Pangborn and his devotion Other offi cers were James Ward the Grand Lodge was held to Freemasonry will make a mark on (SGW), John H. Lynde (JGW), Henry in New Haven. Mount Connecticut Masonry. Champion, Grand Treasurer, and John Olive Lodge No. 52 offered ✦ ✦ ✦ Mix, Grand Secretary. A communication reasons why their previous Several Grand Historian’s columns ago received from Deputy Grand Master penalty should be remitted I mentioned Bro. George L. Lilley, who Aaron Smith noted that he had relocated to and the assemblage agreed to was a member of Harmony Lodge No. New York City and could not be considered remit the penalty. 42, Waterbury. He was born in Oxford, for any offi ce in the Grand Lodge. James ✦ ✦ ✦ Massachusetts in 1859 and was the fi rst Ward became Deputy Grand Master. The With the erection and impending Governor in 100 years to die in offi ce. Bro. petition for a lodge in Plymouth was rejected ribbon cutting of new Grand Lodge offi ces, Lilley came to Waterbury in 1881 and engaged but a petition from brothers in Torrington we welcome a new edifi ce in which all in the mercantile business. He served one was accepted and the lodge was designated Connecticut Freemasons can take pride. The term in the Connecticut General Assembly Seneca No. 55. Three lodges were declared converted garage and poultry barn is no more. and in 1902 was elected to Congress. He was delinquent as they were not in attendance A building representing what Connecticut reelected in 1904 and 1906. In 1908 he was and were delinquent in their returns. Two Freemasonry is trying to display stands elected Governor of Connecticut, passing offered reasons and their penalties were proudly at the entrance to the Wallingford campus of Masonicare. ✦ ✦ ✦ The Thanksgiving season of November offers the Masonic fraternity opportunities to refl ect on what they are thankful for. There is no question that the insight of Masonic leaders of yesteryear helped to strengthen Connecticut Freemasonry for the last 250-plus years. From David Wooster to Pierpont Edwards to Luke Lockwood and George Sturges to Charles Ramage and Arthur Simpson, the leadership of Freemasonry has helped to make our great fraternity strong. ✦ ✦ ✦ It was twenty years ago this month that my friend and Brother and Connecticut’s eloquent Grand Historian, James Royal Case, passed to the celestial lodge above. My close Masonic association with him was only eight years, but I still recall the conversations we had as we drove from Lebanon to various points in Connecticut, his love for the fraternity and his knowledge of Masonry. This month I dedicate the column to the memory of both MW George Pangborn and RW James Case, legends in Connecticut Freemasonry. Page 8 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Scottish Rite Confers 33° on Connecticut Masonic Leaders Four Connecticut Freemasons were among a group of 174 selected to receive the 33˚, the highest honor of Scottish Rite Masonry, in late August ceremonies held in Washington, DC. The recipients were chosen from the 15 states that comprise the 230,000 member Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States for outstanding service to Freemasonry or for signifi cant contributions to humanity that refl ect credit upon the fraternity. From left are: David R. Blythe, Sr.; Richard R. Jones, Jr.; Steven P. Schreck; and Arthur H. Carlstrom. The joint session was also an opportunity for 47 Grand Masters (pictured below) from throughout the United States to gather for an historic photograph. Connecticut’s own MW Bill Greene is prominent in the front row, seventh from the left. Former Senator and astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. was the keynote speaker at the joint session. The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction conferred the Gourgas Medal on Illustrious Brother Glenn for his distinguished service.

Valley of New Haven Presents “A Night with Abe” by Michael L. Castroll demitasse, with multiple entrée choices, good no response to his address” at Gettysburg as he There are a number of theories as to Abraham food and fellowship fi lled the banquet hall at empathized with the anguish of a mother who Lincoln’s possible membership in the craft. the New Haven Masonic Temple. lost all fi ve of her sons to the war when Blair Many of them emanate from one of Bro. George At 8:00 PM all were seated in the Greek arrived. Washington’s adjutants, Benjamin Lincoln, who Room for the program, directed by Ill. Robert The President in seen in deep thought as he took Cornwallis’ sword at Yorktown. D. Sherrick, MSA, 33˚. Ill. Steven P. Schreck, walked from the White House to visit the troops Also, Abraham Lincoln spoke at Masonic MSA, 33˚ presented the prologue providing outside the city limits. During this sojourn, funerals, and was himself given the same rites the background for the degree: President he is met by young Warrington Blair, whose by many lodges following his untimely death. Lincoln was back in the White House following wounded brother lay in an infi rmary, a martyr Yet, he stated, “ …though I am not a freemason, the dedication of the National Cemetery at of the Confederacy. “Warrie” Blair was played I hold that institution in high esteem.” That Gettysburg after the great three-day battle there. by Ill. Howard D. Turner, MSA, 33˚, of the Valley particular quote and others were portrayed in Ill. Bradley K. Cooney, 33˚ played Abraham of Norwich, and Ill. Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, the public degree, “A Night with Abe,” staged by Lincoln to the hilt. 33˚, was Carter Blair, his wounded brother. the Scottish Rite at the Valley of New Haven. The fi rst supporting character to appear was The degree ends with President Lincoln visiting The concept for this production was the the secretary to President Lincoln, James Blair, the wounded Confederate, and reiterating his brainchild of Ill. Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33˚, extraordinarily played by Allan G. Meyerjack. Gettysburg Address. It was spine tingling. chairman of the Family Life Program of the He opened the door to President Lincoln’s true Many of the events portrayed actually did Valley. The production was preceded by dinner feelings about Freemasonry as one about to take happen, and others could have happened, but prepared in his usual manner by Sovereign his Fellowcraft Degree and needing the night off. as the events were depicted, don’t we wish they Prince Robert J. DiPasquale. From soup to Lincoln had been considering “why he received could have happened just that way? November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 9 What is Masonry? by Ken Baril and matter little in the larger I often ask myself, “Why I am realm. I do what I can for my lodge proud to be a Mason?” Then I without thought of “repayment” contemplate those things Masonry and I know that if called on again has brought me. The feelings of I would perform to the best of warmth, friendship and potential my ability. That, I think, is the comfort in times of distress are essence of Masonic teachings. We always with me, yet they seem take from our fraternity and we more apparent in lodge. give back; it is a sort of unending Masonry takes those things and open-ended life of ethics that within us that are weaker and renews itself. more vulnerable and makes them What does Masonry do stronger. It is a kind of storehouse for my community? We must of moral fi ber, as well as a refuge realize the Masonic order is from a seething world. primarily interested in the To be at lodge affords a time welfare of its own. Self-interest of tranquility and peacefulness, and self-perpetuation are its and this aspect of our strengths and foundation. The brotherhood is most rewarding. presence of a Masonic lodge in In a society in which men may any community is an asset. The feel alone and alienated, it is teachings of our order do not lie comforting to be with others strewn about the lodge-room who share the same feelings. fl oor when the Master has closed More importantly, we are his lodge, to be picked up again able to carry those feelings away like comfortable old clothes from lodge and practice them at the next meeting. They are in our daily living and dealings dispersed into the community with others; to make brothers of from the minds and hearts of all men, for we are all brothers in all the brothers. In this way, the a broader sense. Masonry teaches teachings of Masonry do indeed we should attempt to live by benefi t the community. these precepts, whether they are Who is to say that a certain fully achieved or not. By their fl ower in a bouquet does not pursuit alone, successful or not, impart a particularly wonderful we have become better men; in aroma to the bouquet, without effect, better Masons. whose presence the scent might What do I bring my lodge in be much less inviting? So it is return? My dues are insignifi cant with a Masonic lodge in any community. It enhances the “aroma” of communal living in a subtle but defi nite fashion. This contribution even outweighs community events in which our lodges regularly participate. Reverence for our Creator and friendship for our fellow man are as permanent as the stars in heaven. Finally, I ask myself again, “Why did I become a Mason?” My answer is the same as the mountain climbers; because Masonry was there and I felt its call; to become a better man, to be a more compassionate brother, and to be a more deserving servant to the Grand Architect of the Universe. What more could any man want to be, or ever hope to be? Page 10 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut President Jennifer A. King Recertifi ed as a Certifi ed Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Jennifer A. King, president of The Masonic initially pass a rigorous written examination testing Charity Foundation of Connecticut, has been the knowledge, skills and abilities required of a recertifi ed as a Certifi ed Fund Raising Executive fundraising executive. (CFRE) by CFRE International. Bro. Stephen B. McPherson, President and CEO CFRE International is an independent of Masonicare, said “Jennifer’s recertifi cation as a organization whose sole mission is dedicated CFRE is just one example of her dedication and to the certifi cation of fundraising executives by commitment to Masonicare and The Masonic setting standards in philanthropy. Individuals Charity Foundation of Connecticut. Her ethical granted the CFRE credential have met these and professional demeanor, along with her standards, which include tenure in the profession, outstanding leadership and fundraising skills, have education, demonstrated fundraising achievement been invaluable to Masonicare. Her efforts have and a commitment to service to not-for-profi t helped us continue to be a leader in providing organizations. quality healthcare and retirement communities for Candidates for CFRE recertifi cation had to seniors.” Jennifer A. King LEARN HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: Ashlar of Newtown/Lockwood Lodge Hosting Free Educational Seminar Ashlar of Newtown, Attorney Fowler-Cruz, who has important subjects, including: Seating for this important Masonicare’s skilled nursing and been designated a Certifi ed Elder • Legal techniques you can seminar is limited, so if you rehabilitation facility on 139 Law Attorney by the National use to protect assets would like to attend, please RSVP Toddy Hill Road, and its adjacent Elder Law Foundation, will • Strategies for protecting by November 2 to Margaret assisted living community, discuss the importance of “Asset your home O’Neill at 203-364-3211. Lockwood Lodge, are hosting a Protection Planning Should • Planning strategies for the free informational seminar for the You Need Long-Term Care.” disabled community on Thursday evening, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres • Spousal protection under November 8, from 6 to 8 pm. and beverages will be served. Title XIX Most people know that in Attorney Fowler-Cruz of • The role of long-term today’s fi nancial climate, it is Cohen and Wolf, PC, will care insurance in estate especially important to minimize offer sound, practical advice planning Carriage Hill Coins the danger of losing personal and answer Bought - Sold - Exchanged wealth and assets should the need questions on a American Silver & Gold Eagles for long-term care become a reality. broad range of Canadian Maple Leafs Silver Coins • Gold Coins Bullion Services Internet Prices…Local Services

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November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 11 DISTRICT (a) RW William R. Deickler, DD • WB Frederick J. Clark, Jr., AGM NO. 1 (b) RW Michael J. Sutila, DD • WB Christopher G. Finalis, AGM Monroe Masonic Lodge Presents Laptop Computer by Maury Heim of a laptop for college. The school On August 13, the members helps the lodge select a computer of Washington Lodge No. 19, with software which will be most Monroe, presented a Lenovo compatible for the college the Laptop computer to Joel Santiago student will attend. (holding his laptop). Joel is Joel is a 2007 graduate of surrounded by the brothers of the Masuk High School and is lodge and has his arm around his attending Naugatuck Valley birth brother. Community College, majoring Washington Lodge No. 19, in nutrition science. He was with the assistance of Masuk originally presented with a High School, selects a worthy certifi cate at the May awards candidate each year for the award ceremony at the high school.

Grand Master’s DeMolay Class Saturday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. at Masonicare Auditorium

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Page 12 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 DISTRICT (a) RW Frank W. Bauer, DD • WB Thomas L. Sullivan, Jr., AGM NO. 2 (b) RW John B. Stack, DD • WB Gordon R. Burritt, AGM Connecticut Colonials at Labor in Alexandria by Dave Liedlich goals are to guide and coordinate King Solomon’s Lodge No. 7, military re-enactment units, Woodbury, with dispensation from promote historical accuracy and the Grand Lodges of Connecticut increase public interest, in the and Virginia, put on an Entered roots of United States history. Apprentice Degree at Alexandria- Bro. Albin Weber, also a Washington Lodge No. 22, Revolutionary War re-enactor, Alexandria, Virginia, at the George is a long-time friend of King Washington Masonic National Solomons Worshipful Master Memorial, using Connecticut David Liedlich. Brothers from ritual. The September 29 date 8 different Connecticut Lodges, was set to coincide with a military some in camp at Mount Vernon, encampment of the Continental took part in the degree. Bro. Weber Line at Mt. Vernon, Virginia. The wanted to take the opportunity to Continental Line is the premier join Masonry while WM Liedlich American Revolutionary War sat in the east at King Solomons. organization whose primary RW Mike Sutila, District Deputy 1-B, long a Revolutionary War re- The Connecticut Colonials in Alexandria: (front row, from left) WB enactor, had the idea to Richard Swartout, RW Mike Sutila, Bro. Albin Weber, WB David Liedlich, make it happen while Bro. Walter Mazursky, RW and Dr. Craig McClellan; (middle row, from the re-enactors were at left) WB Barry Buzzell, Bro. Peter Aliferis, Bro. Ted St. Amand; (back row, George Washington’s from left) WB Greg Schroder, WB Tim Quinn, VW Lem Johnson. home. Others who traveled 22, was present to observe the During the weekend the to Virginia specifi cally degree, and assist the brethren visitors took a moonlight walk for the degree donned setting up. “Tis the Ritual that of Mt. Vernon carrying candle Revolutionary War was the glue for the evening, and lanterns, which proved to be a uniforms. the Friendship of the Brothers very moving experience. These Bro. Douglas that made it such a pleasant same conditions as George Wood, Senior Warden experience” wrote Bro. Richard Washington lived left all with a RW Mike Sutila and Bro. Albin Weber at the at Alexandria- Swartout, Madison Lodge No. deeper understanding of both Alexandria altar. Washington Lodge No 87, Madison. Freemasonry and the Revolution.

DISTRICT (a) RW Robert C. Moon, DD • WB Charles W. Rome, AGM (b) RW Bruce Padula, DD • WB James J. Pyskaty, AGM NO. 4 (c) RW Bradley K. Cooney, DD • WB Edwin F. Dingus, AGM The Masonic Service Association – Serving West Haven

by Michael L. Castroll program another Masonic secret. for veterans’ assistance. The government The Fourth Masonic District has been When our nation was in her genesis, response was to say, “We can’t talk to so many taking advantage of a gold mine in their Masons throughout the fl edgling nation jurisdictions. We will hear the pleas of those midst. It is called the Veterans Administration approached General George Washington jurisdictions through one representative Medical Center (VAMC). The panning is done with a proposal that the new nation have her body.” The Masonic Service Association was through the Masonic Service Association’s VA own Grand Lodge, and that he serve as the born in 1919 to fi ll that need. Hospital Visitation Program. The gold is still national Grand Master. He politely refused, After World War II, the federally owned there, but the glitter often gets overlooked. saying “the states are each sovereign and the William Wirt Winchester Tuberculosis Recently, Bro. Marcus White of Ansantawae grand jurisdictions within them should serve Sanitarium in West Haven, which had also Lodge No. 89 retired as the local MSA the brothers therein.” And so it remains. housed some veterans, was converted into a representative after nearly 10,000 volunteer Skip to the end of World War I. There full-time Veterans Hospital, opening its doors hours of service. It’s time the story was told, was a hue and cry from several Grand as there was never any intention to make this Lodges appealing to the federal government see MSA IN WEST HAVEN, page 15

November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 13 ISTRICT D (a) RW Robert C. Moon, DD • WB Charles W. Rome, AGM (b) RW Bruce Padula, DD • WB James J. Pyskaty, AGM NO. 4 (c) RW Bradley K. Cooney, DD • WB Edwin F. Dingus, AGM District 4 Team Confers the PC Degree in District 7 by David O. Stern RW Lew Bither (yes, that Uncle take its show on the road again. (RW Lewis P. Bither) during the Brotherhood is a word with Lew). When contacted, Uncle Lew All lodges or Blue Lodge Councils day at (860) 349-1715 and arrange many meanings. To some it of course accepted the Seventh need to do is contact Uncle Lew a mutually agreeable date. is one-on-one help when your District’s gracious invitation to brother needs a favor. To others it portray the degree and off we is one lodge allowing a candidate went to Haddam. to have his degree performed Team members from seven in another lodge or by sending different Fourth District lodges brothers to fi ll in parts of degrees traveled to Haddam and conferred that a particular lodge may not be the PC Degree on 33 brothers able to cover. representing most, if not all, To the brothers of the Fourth of the nine lodges in District 7. District’s Perfect Craftsmen Degree Several sitting Worshipful Masters Team, it meant leaving its cozy and past and present District central Connecticut stomping Deputies sought this additional grounds and setting out for the light, and did another pair of wilds of Haddam. Why Haddam? well-known luminaries: RW The Seventh District’s Blue Lodge Grand Marshal Simon LaPlace Council was meeting at Granite and Worshipful Guide Dog Thor, Lodge No. 119, which is located who was accompanied by WB in Haddam. The Seventh District Stephen Thal. had not offered its lodges the Those of you that have not chance to partake in the Perfect yet received the Perfect Craftsman The Fourth Masonic District Perfect Craftsmen Degree Team. At the center Craftsman Degree in a number Degree are probably wondering rear is WB James V. Cesario, Jr., who presides as the Master Overseer of the of years. It heard that the Fourth how you can. The answer is team. Timekeepers RW Bros. Bill Demetriades and Charlie Buck are third District had a team presenting the simple. The Fourth District’s PC from left and right, and team organizer RW Uncle Lew Bither is fourth PC degree under the direction of Degree team will be happy to from left.

The 2007 class of 33 Perfect Craftsmen from the 7th Masonic District. Page 14 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 ISTRICT D (a) RW Robert C. Moon, DD • WB Charles W. Rome, AGM (b) RW Bruce Padula, DD • WB James J. Pyskaty, AGM NO. 4 (c) RW Bradley K. Cooney, DD • WB Edwin F. Dingus, AGM MSA in West Haven…

(continued from page 13) come every Sunday to escort ambulatory are on the horizon for visitation, and faithful patients to church services. At one time, there brothers regularly show up with contingents in 1950. As the years passed, many of the were more than 50 patients to bring to the from their lodges. Reverend and RW Bro. Earl arriving in-patient vets were brother Masons. chapel in Building 2. Then reconstruction T. Williams lent support from his pulpit at This was noted by WB Carl Von Allmen sent many of the long-term residents to the Masonic Home. of Annawon Lodge No. 115 of West neighboring convalescent homes, It has long been a tradition for the Most Haven in 1971. He seized the and the chapel was dismantled Worshipful Grand Master to attend at least opportunity to provide the and put in storage. Now there one VA service, but that, as well as the lodges Masons of the Fourth Masonic is a new chapel but far fewer and their numbers, have been waning for the District a means for serving our inpatient veterans to serve on past dozen years. After a long-time chaplain veterans and other disabled Sundays. retired a few years ago, getting and keeping brothers in the process. (No Over the years, WB Warren Protestant chaplains has been a task. At doubt our own MWPGM Adams, Bro. Marcus White, the end of June, West Haven’s most recent Conrad Hahn was quite pleased and I have followed Bro. Von chaplain moved to another VA in Michigan. with the reaction by the district Allmen as representatives of the Without a chaplain, a hiatus in Sunday as he was serving as Executive Secretary of the MSA at the West Haven VA, with a supporting visits was called, but one is promised to be MSA at the time.) staff including Brothers Curt Manseau, forthcoming. Maybe there’ll be a Christmas Since that time, MSA hospital visitors Chester Trueheart, WB John Mari, and Bro. present… have been at their post at the VAMC in West Gerry Paolillo. RW Bro. “Uncle Lew” Bither If you have a chance to make a lodge Haven, tending to the needs of brethren, has been most gracious in sending reminders visitation to the West Haven VAMC, don’t and acting as hosts for the lodges who to the Masters of the lodges whose obligations shirk the opportunity. All you’ll feel is good. DISTRICT (a) RW Richard R. Jones, Jr., DD • WB Theodore L. Hasty, AGM NO. 5 (b) RW Laurence E. Hangland, DD • WB Philip B. Swain, Jr., AGM Open House in Unionville The Unionville Festival, on an interested couple. September 30, was the perfect On October 27 over 55 opportunity for Evening Star Masonic temples including all Lodge No. 101 to let visitors tour Prince Hall lodges were open the lodge room and ask about to the public as part of Grand Freemasonry. Hundreds of local Masters’ Greene and Bagwell’s residents, businesses, and civic invitation to the public. organizations gathered in the Packets of informational center of Unionville, where the handouts were made available at lodge is situated. the Grand Lodge Communication Lodge members staffed a in New Haven. booth and invited guests up to the lodge room, offering conversation and pamphlets and answering questions about the mission of Freemasonry. The annual event is sponsored by the Tunxis Hose Company and brought together the community under sunny skies. Pictured here, WB Doug Ross (left) and RW Fred Taft discuss Masonry with November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 15 October 20 Grand Lodge Communication

Top left: Introduction of the Past Grand Masters of Connecticut Top right: Brother William L. Greene, Most Worshipful Grand Master Middle left: Brother Robert J. Stika, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Middle center: Reverand and Brother David J. Williamson, Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain Middle right: WM Greene thanks RW Williamson for service to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Bottom: Free lemonade courtesy of Meriden Assembly No. 11, Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Page 16 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Foundation The Connecticut Freemasons teams of brothers and given to the Deputy Grand Master. centers assist Connecticut Foundation, Inc. was established parents at no charge. Each year the Grand Master children by provide specialized in 2004 to support the good Money donated to the recommends where these pediatric care at no charge. Other works of Masonry by helping to Foundation for CTCHIP is earnings should be distributed. allocations will go to Masonichip make our communities better used directly to purchase new This year there are several support committee and the places in which to live. To that supplies and equipment. There recipients. National Masonic Foundation end, donations go to two funds are now two central inventory The 32º Masonic Learning for Children. of the foundation. locations to service the nine Center in Waterbury provides In June of this year, Grand The fi rst fund is for CTCHIP sets of equipment across the free tutoring for children to Master Greene sent each (Connecticut Child Identifi cation state. Recently the event at the overcome the barrier of dyslexia. Connecticut Freemason a Program). With the help of your TV-30 Health and Safety Fair The Masonic Service Association request for support of the donations, we have upgraded at the Hartford Convention provides phone cards for service Foundation, along with two the identifi cation packet which Center gave away hundreds members overseas. The George decals as thanks for supporting parents receive to the new of “Purple Packs,” and at the Washington Masonic National Connecticut Freemasonry. As “Purple Pack.” This small, easy same time, promoted the Memorial continues to promote we pass the half-way point of to carry and readily available good works of Connecticut the virtues, character, and vision this year long appeal, won’t you packet is becoming recognized Freemasonry to thousands of of the Father of Our Country. consider making a donation, if by law enforcement personnel visitors there. The Masonic Renewal you haven’t already? Or if you as the most comprehensive child All other donations to Committee is dedicated have previously designated your identifi cation tool that they the Connecticut Freemasons bring about the renewal of donation to one fund, won’t you can use to fi nd lost or missing Foundation are deposited Freemasonry as an active, consider supporting the other at children. Brothers across the into a permanent endowment viable and relevant institution. this time? state have donated their time at fund, which has grown to over The Governor‘s Prevention Donations may take the form events producing thousands of $800,000. Only the earnings Partnership mission is to assure of direct payments, or deferred “Purple Packs,” which consist from this invested money can that Connecticut kids are safe, as an estate bequest, or even as of fi ngerprint cards, a DVD be used for gifts to charitable successful, and drug-free. a benefi ciary of a life insurance disc with a recorded interview purposes, educational causes Earnings from the Foundation policy. The Connecticut and photos, saliva swabs and and training as approved the also go directly to the Shriners Freemasons Foundation, Inc. toothprint wafers. by Grand Lodge. The board of Boston Burns Hospital and the is a 501(c)3 not for profi t All items included in the directors consists of fi ve Master Shriners Spingfi eld Orthopedic organization. All donations are “Purple Pack” are completed by Masons, the Grand Master and Hospital. The two medical tax-deductible.

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November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 17 DISTRICT (a) RW Melvin E. Johnson, DD • WB Aaron R. Sussman, AGM NO. 6 (b) RW Dwight C. Mertens, DD • WB John DiCioccio, Jr., AGM Friendship Tuscan on the Road by Jim Wilson fi nal plans. Enough September 28, 29, and 30 are reservations to fi ll three days that a Masonic lodge a 55 passenger bus in the city of “Brotherly Love” came from Canada, will remember for a long, long Bermuda, New York, time. Friendship Tuscan Lodge as well as Connecticut No.145, Manchester, made their brothers. Friendship annual lodge trip to Philadelphia Tuscan Lodge No.145 this year to visit the apartments of was accompanied by Hackenburg - Mt. Moriah Lodge Grand Master William No.19. Greene, and his lady Planning started in October Sandie as well as PGM 2006 when Friendship Tuscan Charles Fowler and his was authorized to contact the lady Muff. secretary of the Pennsylvania The lodge did a full Grand Lodge. Contacts were Hiramic Legend of the Brothers and their wives from Friendship Tuscan Lodge No.145 in front of the Masonic established with Hackenburg Master Mason’s Degree Temple in Philadelphia on the annual Lodge trip, September 28 – 30, 2007. Please – Mt. Moriah Lodge No.19. to a full lodge room for notice the Brother on the sidewalk, so overcome with the Beauty and Magnifi cent of the In early April, WM John their own candidate, Temple that has been constructed by the workmen from the quarries. DiCioccio, Jr., and JW Jim Wilson Bro. Michael Duncan. photo courtesy of Bro. Andrew Warren traveled to Philadelphia. They The historic “Egyptian” met with WM Gil Stein and SW lodge room was the lodge was in session. visit a lodge of Scottish registry Michael Feldsher and plans were setting. Saturday was a day for in Bermuda, to join in friendship set. A hotel was selected, dates set, The visiting brothers were touring Philadelphia, including with a lodge from Utica, NY, and plans for activities discussed delighted as most had never seen the entire Masonic Temple, and and even to visit Canada. Their in detail. this degree portrayed as it was by parts of the “Heritage Trail.” A annual trip to a different lodge In late June, Jim Wilson and Friendship Tuscan Lodge. The banquet at the hotel hosted 77 in a different jurisdiction has his lady Nancy traveled again ladies enjoyed the Broadway play, brothers and ladies. Friendship lots of opportunities for the next to Philadelphia to make the “Menopause, the Musical” while Tuscan Lodge has been invited to coming years.

MW Bill Greene joins the cast of Friendship Tuscan No. 145 as they display Connecticut ritual in the “City of Brotherly Love.”

Page 18 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 DISTRICT (a) RW Edgar M. Valenti, DD • WB William V. Baroni, AGM NO. 7 (b) RW Richard E. Backe, DD • WB Michael W. Moody, AGM State Police Team to Visit Middletown by Dana Brochu reservation for lunch. The degree accessible with a spacious elevator. WM Dana Brochu, St. Johns will start at 10:30 a.m. then break This unique event will raise Lodge No. 2, Middletown, reminds for a roast beef lunch, and resume several police offi cers from various those interested in attending the for the second half. Cost of the meal lodges across Connecticut by Master Mason degree performed by is $10. WB Brochu can be contacted this special degree corps which the State Police Degree Team, on at [email protected] or 860-214- limits its appearances to their law Saturday, November 17 to make a 6041. The Masonic hall is handicap enforcement brothers.

DISTRICT (a) RW William L. Milton, DD • WB David M. Costner, AGM NO. 8 (b) RW Francis E. Rebmann, Jr., DD • WB I. William Clark, AGM Brainard Lodge Hosts German Brothers One of the most interesting presentations from the Eighth District is Brother Axel Mahlke’s explanation of the differences between German and Connecticut’s Freemasonry. He accompanies a Power Point slide show with an informative commentary describing ritual, make-up, and a recent visit to his father’s lodge, Friedrich Zum Weissen Pferd Lodge (White Horse Lodge) of Hanover, Germany. On October 9, Brainard Lodge No. 102, Niantic, was host to a visit from the German lodge for the Fellowcraft Degree. With Grand Master Bill Greene and his visiting father looking on, Senior Deacon Mahlke superbly presented the Middle Chamber lecture. In this photo, Bro. Axel stands behind his father and the visitors of Friedrich Zum Weissen Pferd Lodge, along with Brainard Worshipful Master Stan Price (left). Many of the German brothers were accompanied by their wives for their week-long visit to the United States, enjoying touring and a Ladies at Table dinner on October 12.

Milford Chapter No. 49 RAM

Saturday, December 17

Annual Christmas Sing-a-long

Special Masonic Choir featuring the Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Most Puissant Grand Master, and Grand Commander

November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 19 DISTRICT (a) RW Michael B. Dodge, DD • WB Gregory H. Paine, AGM NO. 9 (b) RW Howard B. Schiller, DD • WB James A. Locicero, AGM Putnam Lodge Has a Very Successful Year by Michael B. Dodge educational award programs. For many lodges, receiving More meals followed: a Mothers’ 23 petitions in one year would Day breakfast, a breakfast Car an accomplishment all to itself. Cruise (which also raised money At Putnam Lodge No. 46 in for the Hole in the Wall Gang South Woodstock it was just the Camp in Ashford), and the lodge beginning! WM Barry L. Kromer, now hosts the monthly meetings the fi rst Past Master to serve a of the local Lions Club. second term in the East since MW In the community the lodge Stanley S. Sheldon, Jr. in 1986, was visible working and supporting had a year to be proud of, even if the “Jog with Judy” fundraiser the lodge hadn’t raised so many (a fundraiser for the Woodstock new members! Schools), the Eastford Recreation WM Kromer’s year began in Commission’s winter pancake December at Putnam Lodge’s breakfast and “Breakfast with the Annual “Fumigation,” where Easter Bunny”, and the Woodstock he was installed by MWPGM Recreation Commission’s annual Sheldon, WM Barry’s son Geoffrey, Memorial Day Road Race. The WM of Caleb Butler Lodge in lodge also presented two $500.00 Ayer, Massachusetts, was on hand educational awards to graduating Motorcycles line up to park at Putnam Lodge at the Labor Day weekend’s for his father’s installation. WM seniors from Woodstock Academy. Woodstock Fair. Barry’s fi rst act was to commission Most of the degree Masonic Christmas ornaments work was done at Special with brotherly love and affection. program in Connecticut. Lodge which were sent to all the lodge Communications, and on the A second double class of members were instrumental in widows. Stated Communications lodge candidates was held in May, a fund-raiser benefi t for one of The work of the year started off brothers enjoyed programs on June, July, and August as well a their own, WB Elias G. Farquhar, with a double class of candidates Alaska, the Quinebaug-Shetucket lodge tag sale, an ice cream social, Jr. who has been stricken with two in January, February, and March. In National Heritage Corridor, and and the annual lodge family rare forms of lymphoma. Lodge February the lodge also hosted its the Massachusetts Masonic Home picnic. Members of the lodge brothers cooked food for over fi rst Ladies at Table program. With in Charleton, Mass. Members from joined Moosup Lodge No. 113 200 people for the benefi t, which the kitchen recently approved by lodges throughout Connecticut, to march in the Moosup VJ Day raised more than $20,000.00 to the Health Department, the lodge Massachusetts, and Rhode Island parade. September saw the lodge help offset WB Farquhar’s medical held its fi rst public dinner in visited the lodge, as well as some participate in one of its largest costs. As if this wasn’t enough, WB April – a Southern Barbeque that travelers from California, Florida, fundraisers – parking motorcycles John S. Rhoads (AGM 9A) and WB raised $1,300.00 for the lodge and Texas. All were welcomed over Labor Day weekend at the Theodore C. Rupar presented a Woodstock Fair. WB (and ME program on home beer making at Grand High Priest) William K. Barr a stated communication. Also, the visited the lodge in September to lodge a held another tag sale on present his “Conn-Oddities” slide October 20, and staged its Tenth show, and the lodge also started Annual Halloween Table Lodge its fi nal class of candidates. The on October 27. lodge also participated in the November will see the lodge “Artists in the Country” art show raise its last group of candidates, which raises money for the Eden hold a special program to honor Institute for Autistic Children’s our Masonic military veterans, Wawa Education and Retreat and support our Order of the Center in Chaplin. Eastern Ladies by preparing lunch October saw the lodge for their annual Christmas Bazaar sponsor two open houses – one fundraiser. WM Barry’s year will on October 13 to correspond with end the way it began – at the “Square and Compasses Day” in annual Fumigation, where his son Massachusetts and the state-wide Geoff, now a Past Master, will be Front row features four of the many new brothers who have joined Putnam open house in Rhode Island, waiting for him on the sidelines. Lodge No. 46 during Worshipful Master Barry Kromer’s year. Pictured are and the other on October 27 to Oh, and the lodge already has brothers from sister jurisdictions and other Connecticut lodges. coincide with the open house 4 petitions for 2008…

Page 20 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 DISTRICT (a) RW Michael B. Dodge, DD • WB Gregory H. Paine, AGM NO. 9 (b) RW Howard B. Schiller, DD • WB James A. Locicero, AGM Moosup Lodge No. 113 Exposes the “Secrets of Freemasonry” by Michael B. Dodge Mr. Bill Reid, the Heritage The group of 65 walkers then On Columbus Day, October Corridor’s Director for External entered the lodge building and 8, Moosup Lodge No. 113 hosted Affairs, thanked the lodge for went upstairs to the lodge room. a unique program for the public. participating and noted that this WB Keith briefl y explained the Every autumn the Quinebaug- was the fi rst Walking Weekend history of Freemasonry and Shetucket National Heritage where the tour guides wore as a special treat he recited Corridor sponsors “Walking tuxedos! WB Keith then took over, a Masonic “lecture” he had Weekends.” The walks vary in explaining the importance of the written, a variation of the Entered length and take place throughout railroad in the late 19th century as Apprentice apron lecture. WB the “Last Green Valley” the main means of transportation Keith’s lecture did an outstanding created by the Quinebaug and for both people and goods, job preserving the feel and Shetucket rivers in northeastern and how the burgeoning textile message of that lecture while Connecticut and south-central industry along the Moosup River still preserving the secrecy of our Massachusetts. This year over 90 benefi ted from the railroad depot ritual. Following the lecture WB different, unique walks, covered in town. WB Keith also explained Keith entertained inquiries from topics varying from nature walks of Moosup Lodge No. 113. the infl uence of rail lines in the walkers, and many good and and tours of old textile mills to He discovered that both were the location and formation of well-thought out questions were walks along Norwich’s storied closely tied to the expansion Masonic lodges around the state. posed and answered. streets and Victorian-era homes of the railroads in the late 19th The walk continued a half-mile The program concluded with and visits to the graves of some century. From the local historical along what had been the railroad light refreshments in the lodge of Connecticut’s most famous society and the Connecticut State bed 125 years ago, and WB Keith collation room, where many of residents. Historical Society, WB Keith was pointed out landmarks along the the walkers took the opportunity After a presentation at a 9th able to obtain many valuable way while displaying copies of to speak with the brothers of District Blue Lodge Council photographs and pertinent the old photographs (left). Moosup Lodge and had many meeting by the Heritage Corridor, information. The devastating impact of a of their questions about our the brothers of Moosup Lodge The walk began on an old series of fi res in the village was fraternity and the lodge answered. felt they had a story to tell. WB railroad bridge over the Moosup also detailed, impacting the lodge All the brothers felt the walk Brian N. Keith researched the River. The sun was shining and as the original meeting place was was a resounding success, and history of the village of Moosup the day was warm, creating a destroyed by one those fi res in plan to host a similar event next (in Plainfi eld) and the history wonderful setting for the walk. the 1890’s. autumn. VJ Day Parade Brings Out Worshipful Master Maxim Brothers to March Saves Lives at Blood Drive On August 12, Moosup Lodge No. 113, Moosup, marched in the by Chris Maxim last parade held annually in the United States recognizing VJ Day and “The blood drive went so well it was a wonder they even needed the defeat of Japan ending World War II. Brothers marched the mile us there,” said WM Chris Maxim of Moosup Lodge No. 113, Moosup. and a half route with members from Putnam Lodge No. 46, Putnam, He and fi ve other brothers, along with Rainbow girl Patty Flounders, and were greeted by service veterans who lined the route, some of helped the Red Cross whom came into their ranks to shake hands. collect 22 units of blood Moosup Lodge was the only Masonic group to march in the two on October 9, enough to hour parade down the Main Street of Moosup, and was the fi rst time save 66 lives. WM Chris the group had (preparing to donate, on marched in right) also remarked the six years. This event was so easy to do, with photo shows the Red Cross effi ciently the brothers handling the promotion, before the he didn’t understand why parade with other lodges haven’t held the lodge blood drives of their own. banner - This blood drive was the red, white, fi rst for Moosup Lodge and and blue, of now they have a record to course. try to break next year.

November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 21 “Gaming for Giving” Returns for Year 2 by Shane York many other boards games. New this year, At the heart of everything that is Masonic Gaming for Giving will serve a full dinner. we fi nd a group of people who are ready and Also, Connecticut DeMolay will be back selling willing to help their community. Last year, Bro. snacks and sodas. John Forish of Shepherd-Salem Lodge No. 78 Come join us help Toys for Tots on November in Naugatuck had an idea to help others while 10 from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. For more having fun at the same time. information please visit www.gamingforgiving. Starting with a small idea that quickly grew, com. If you cannot attend but would like to Bro. Forish organized the fi rst ‘Gaming for donate to Toys for Tots through Gaming for Giving.’ The event’s tag line was ‘Raising money Giving, you can do so on the registration page while having fun!’ and the event became a very at the website. For further information, please successful fundraiser. email [email protected]. As the scope of the event increased from a small gathering to statewide charity event, Bro. Forish enlisted the help of several other brothers, including David O. Stern, Jay Babcock, and Shane York, among and many others. Jailbird Bob serves his time Last year’s Gaming for Giving raised over $3000 in donations and toys for Toys for Tots while seeing at least 65 people walk through On Tuesday, October 16, the MDA the doors and have a good time. Connecticut sheriff showed up at Grand Lodge DeMolay also participated by selling snacks to offi ces. raise money for the 32˚ Scottish Rite Masonic Grand Secretary Bob Fitzgerald was Learning Center. “arrested” and hauled off to La Scala After a startlingly successful fi rst year, it was Restaurant, Wallingford, to do his decided that this would become an annual event. time. He spent his it doing good for Thus, Gaming for Giving 2007 will be held on the Muscular Dystrophy Association November 10 at the New Haven Masonic Temple, fundraiser. 285 Whitney Avenue, under the sponsorship of MDA periodically “arrests” Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 125. The entrance fee volunteers in a mock jail until “bail” is a new unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation. can be posted. The Grand Secretary Fan favorite of video games including Guitar was released back to our care. Hero, role-playing games run by Bro. Babcock, Thanks for caring, Bob. and miniature gaming will be back, along with Fundraising Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun The Connecticut Majority towards scholarships awarded non-refundable. Reservations We welcome Association is an association by the Connecticut Majority and payments are due before consisting of majority Association Scholarship November 16. Make checks members of the International Committee. payable to CMA. Tickets can be our new Organization of the Rainbow for All Masonic organizations purchased at Rainbow events or Girls. Their goals are to serve and families can t a k e by email to cma_scholar@yahoo. brothers to the the Connecticut Grand com. Please include all contact Assembly, aid in the information as the tickets will growth of the Masonic be mailed. Space is limited and fraternity. family, and provide sold on a fi rst come fi rst served opportunities for basis. Joseph J. M. Cats personal and professional The Connecticut Majority St. Peter’s 21 growth among its Association has given Jamie W. Downie members. scholarships to Rainbow Estuary 43 The association is members to attend Rainbow James K. Ellsworth hosting a fundraising part. Camp in Massachusetts. The Putnam 46 bus trip to Mohegan The trip is limited to those association is developing plans Paul Pfosi Sun on Saturday, least 21 years old, and not an for educational scholarships for Putnam 46 December 1. There will be two active member of Rainbow or those Rainbow members who buses leaving from commuter DeMolay. Valid identifi cation reach majority while in school or Kevin C. Smithwick parking areas in Branford is required. The cost is $30.00 return to school after attaining Putnam 46 Middletown. All proceeds go per person, pre-paid and majority status.

Page 22 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 RIDGEFIELD MASON AND LONG-TIME DONOR . . . Jim Robertson Faithfully Supports Work of Masonicare Generosity is part of Bro. Jim (MCF), the philanthropic affi liate Army Air Corps during World War Past District Deputy for the First Robertson’s nature. Throughout of Masonicare. For the past II and was called to active duty in Masonic District. He was awarded his life, the Ridgefi eld resident 25 years, he has been a major 1942. His military service, which the prestigious Pierpont Edwards and long-time Mason has given donor to the Annual Appeal and spanned the next three decades, Award for Distinguished Masonic generously to many worthwhile Holiday Appeal. took him overseas to Egypt, Iran, Service in 2001. causes. “When I have money, I try to Guam, and Japan and to many Although he doesn’t drive One example is his faithful donate,” says Jim, 86. “There’s locations throughout the United as much these days, Jim tries support of The Masonic Charity something about giving that States as well. to remain as independent as Foundation of Connecticut makes me feel good. Masonicare At the age of 44, Jim retired possible. A Mets fan whose is part of my giving.” from the U.S. Air Force, having interest in baseball goes back to A native of Darlington, attained the rank of Lieutenant the days of Casey Stengel, Jim Missouri, Jim was only nine Colonel. He and his wife, Thelma, enjoys working on the computer years old when his father—a and their children moved from and has been busy researching school wagon driver—died in New York City to Ridgefi eld, his family’s genealogy. 1930. A year later, his mother Connecticut. In Connecticut, Jim is a widower who lives and grandmother moved the Jim went to work as a contract in Ridgefi eld with his daughter, family to Gentryville, a small security investigator for Perkin Gail, and her husband, WB town in southern Missouri, Elmer, a Wilton company that Carl Slay—a Jerusalem Lodge where his mother went to work developed the optical system and member. Jim’s son, Bro. Ken—a as a telephone operator. It was guidance sensors of the Hubbell 3-year Mason affi liated with the beginning of The Great Space Telescope. He retired from Union Lodge No. 5—and his Depression, a time when many Perkin Elmer at age 65. wife, Andrea, reside in Stamford. people did without or struggled Jim has been a Mason for One day, though, Jim said he to keep what little they had. nearly 55 years and is a Past may move to Masonicare’s Ashlar As a young man, Jim was Master of Jerusalem Lodge of Newtown if he needs assisted named Valedictorian of the No. 49, Ridgefi eld. As lodge living or long-term care. “I like Gentryville High School Class of Historian, he is currently writing Masonicare,” says Jim. “I think RW Jim Robertson has responded 1938 and went on to earn a degree the history of Jerusalem Lodge, they do a great job of taking care generously to The Masonic Charity in international economics from which will celebrate its 200th of people. That’s why the Annual Foundation of Connecticut’s Annual the University of California at year anniversary in 2008. Jim Appeal is part of my annual Appeals for 25 years. Berkeley. He enlisted in the US is a 32nd Degree Mason and a giving.” Masonicare to the Rescue Lately, I’ve been giving it a lot of thought; more than I care to. I just and more, children are becoming caregivers to their parents. For help, can’t seem to get my mind off of it. When I’m doing, or thinking about, caregivers can search for services through the Elder Care Locater at something else my mind starts to wander back to the same subject. Time www. eldercare.gov. And the Alzheimer’s Association offers support on is passing and there is nothing I can do to stop it. As that fateful day its CareFinder tool at www.alz.org/carefi nder and through a toll free approaches I keep wishing that I could stop father time, but there is no hotline at 1-800-272-3900. way that I can do that. It’s about to happen, and WILL happen. Another source of information is Masonic Community Services. That moment of realization came to me one day as I opened the mail. Their brochure says that “This statewide outreach program, sponsored by And there it was, staring me straight in the face. It was my new Medicare Masonicare, is a vital resource that helps identify and obtain health and Health Insurance card, for this November I will become @#&% years social services in your community.“ old. Who wants to become @#&% years old? Now all I can think about Representatives can help clarify complicated insurance and medical are things like social security benefi ts, supplemental health insurance coverage issues. The program is free to any Connecticut resident. Masonic plans, prescription drug plans, and what my options are with regard to Community Services can help you to better understand such programs and getting good health care. And what are some of those options? services as Healthcare Services, Housing Options, Caregiver Assistance MASONICARE to the rescue. Did you know that Masonicare is Programs, State and Federal Programs, Benefi ts Eligibility, Adult Day Connecticut’s largest provider of healthcare services to seniors? It provides Centers, Support Groups, and Insurance Programs such as Medicare, skilled nursing care, long term care, dementia care, assisted living, home Medicaid, and Medicare Part D. health and hospice care, as well as retirement communities. Life spans At our November 17 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner a brief presentation are increasing. And that makes it all the more important to plan early will be made by a representative from the Masonic Community Services for what services may be needed in the future in order to maximize the program. I hope you will join us. quality of our lives. The cost of medical care is increasing. Middle income families struggle Fraternally, because they don’t have the means to cover the high cost of private home Stuart Smith, Worshipful Master health aides and yet they don’t qualify for low income subsidies. More Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 125, New Haven

November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 23 Called to the Celestial Lodge We off er our condolences to the families and friends of these brothers who have been called by the Grand Architect of the Universe.

William D. Fogarty ...... America-St. John’s 8 Irving R. Bogue ...... Ionic 110 William H. Emerick ...... Amos Beecher 121 Chris M. Cassimus ...... Meridian 77 Darius B. Smith ...... Amos Beecher 121 Cliff ord S. Forster ...... Meridian 77 Louis A. Bickley ...... Ansantawae 89 Wilbur R. Stoddard ...... Sequin-Level 140 Harold C. Gleason ...... Ansantawae 89 Th eodore W. Olson ...... Silas Deane 147 Edmund W. Staley ...... Ansantawae 89 Alfred G. Alletto ...... Somerset-St. James 34 Norman E. Maxson ...... Coastal 57 Edgar N. Baton ...... Somerset-St. James 34 James I. Hamilton ...... Columbia 25 John H. Moff at ...... St. Alban’s 38 Harold S. Davis ...... Compass 9 Charles A. Benoit ...... Temple 16 David W. Blakeslee ...... Corinthian 103 Norton P. Birdsall ...... Temple 16 John P. Dombek ...... Fayette 69 Warren M. Lint ...... Temple 16 William B. Kovacs...... Fidelity-St. John’s 3 Arnold B. Willhite ...... Temple 16 Norman M. Parker ...... Fidelity-St. John’s 3 Efstratios K. Kortesis ...... Union 31 Cecil A. Eisenhauer ...... Frederick-Franklin 14 John E. Weigel ...... Union 31 Th eodore W. Johnson ...... Frederick-Franklin 14 Dale W. Brown ...... Valley 36 William J. Carew ...... Harmony 42 George A. Eck Jr...... Washington 19 John C. Garrigus ...... Harmony 42 Peter A. Petti ...... Washington 19 Leonard J. Bayliss ...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Andrew G. Carlson ...... Wyllys-St. John’s 4

Frequently Asked Questions New Annual Electronic Notice — e-Postcard (Form 990-N)

Beginning in 2008, small 990 or Form 990-EZ, Return developing an electronic fi ling tax period ends on December tax-exempt organizations that of Organization Exempt system for the e-Postcard, 31, 2007, the e- Postcard is due were not previously required From Income Tax. With the and will publicize the fi ling May 15, 2008. to fi le returns may be required enactment of the Pension procedures when the system is to submit an annual electronic Protection Act of 2006, these completed and ready for use. 5. What information do I need notice, or, and “e-postcard.” This small tax-exempt organizations to provide on the e-Postcard? applies to Masonic lodges and the will now be required to fi le an 3. Will I need to purchase a The e-Postcard will require following answers to frequently electronic Form 990-N with computer and software to fi le you to provide the following asked questions should ease your the IRS annually. Exceptions the e-Postcard? information: way to fulfi ll this requirement. to this requirement include The IRS plans to deliver a • Organization’s legal name, organizations who are simple, Internet based process • Any other names your 1. Is there a new fi ling included in a group return, for fi ling the e-Postcard. We organization uses, requirement for small tax- private foundations required anticipate that organizations • Organization’s mailing exempt organizations? to fi le Form 990-PF, and that do not have access to a address, Beginning in 2008, small tax- section 509(a)(3) supporting computer can go to places • Organization’s website exempt organizations, who organizations required to such as their local library to address (if applicable), previously were not required to fi le Form 990 or Form 990- fi le the e-Postcard. Because the • Organization’s employer fi le a return, may be required to EZ. In addition, this fi ling system will be Internet based, identifi cation number (EIN), fi le an annual electronic notice, requirement does not apply to organizations should not need • Name and address of a Form 990-N, Electronic Notice churches, their to purchase software to fi le the principal offi cer of your (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt integrated auxiliaries, and e-Postcard. organization, Organizations not Required conventions or associations of • Organization’s annual tax To File Form 990 or 990-EZ. churches. 4. When will the e-Postcard period, This fi ling requirement applies (Form 990-N) be due? How • A statement that your to tax periods beginning after 2. How do I fi le Form 990-N often do I need to fi le? organization’s annual gross December 31, 2006. (e-Postcard)? Beginning in 2008, the e- receipts are still normally Small tax-exempt organizations Form 990-N, also known as Postcard will be due every year $25,000 or less, and whose gross receipts are the e-Postcard, must be fi led by the 15th day of the fi fth • If applicable, indicate if your normally $25,000 or less electronically. There will be month after the close of your organization is terminating are not required to fi le Form no paper form. The IRS is tax period. For example, if your (going out of business).

Page 24 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Connecticut VNA’s Hospice Nurses Receive Special Training in End-of-Life Care Marion R. Donahue, RN, president of Core training program for hospice staff. The care Connecticut VNA’s Hospice professionals Connecticut VNA, announced recently that the full program is comprised of nine, one-hour provide throughout the state.” She added, home care organization’s hospice program, one training sessions, and the subject matter “In addition, our support for this extensive of the largest in the state, is now offering the covered explores the fundamentals of end-of- in-house education lets other healthcare End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium’s life care in a very comprehensive and detailed professionals know that Connecticut VNA (ELNEC) comprehensive educational format. Topics include Pain Management; has high quality standards, making it an program on end-of-life care to its clinical staff. Ethical/Legal Issues; Grief, Loss, Bereavement; attractive and rewarding place to work.” Connecticut VNA is an affi liate of Masonicare. Achieving Quality Care at the End of Life, and All nurses who join Connecticut VNA’s ELNEC, funded by the Robert Wood other timely and important issues. Hospice team will have the opportunity to Johnson Foundation, developed a core Suzanne Rosenberg, MS, LCSW, participate in this nationally recognized curriculum and training that certifi es Performance Improvement Coordinator for end-of-life training within their fi rst year qualifi ed nurse educators to deliver this Connecticut VNA’s Hospice, organized and of employment. The organization’s social program to nurses and other practitioners. currently oversees the hospice staff education workers and other counselors are also invited Ellen Williams, MA, APRN, Connecticut programs. According to Ms. Rosenberg, “This to participate in the training sessions, which VNA’s Hospice clinical educator, is an ELNEC- comprehensive and timely curriculum will will be conducted at each of Connecticut certifi ed trainer and is conducting ELNEC’s enhance the quality and consistency of the VNA’s fi ve branch Hospice offi ces. Over 100 Connecticut DeMolays Attend Brotherhood Weekend

With over 100 Connecticut DeMolays present at the 2007 Brotherhood Weekend held recently at Camp Hazen in Chester, Executive Offi cer Harry E. Needham, III (foreground left) assembled fi ve previous recipients to help him present the Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award to three brothers who recently led their chapters in outstanding DEE’S ANTIQUES terms. Those honored (from right) were Benjamin G. EXPERIENCED ANTIQUE DEALER WILL BUY Stern, New Haven Chapter; Nicholas R. Ferrigno, Collectibles, China, Old Furniture, Paintings, SIlver Sleeping Giant Chapter, North Haven; and Tyler Coins, Jewelry, Clocks, Books, and Picture Frames Anderson, Robert H. Heller Chapter, West Haven. Estates Liquidated and Purchased Outright The presenters were (from left) Deputy SMC Josh Estate and Insurance Appraisals Tenner; PSMC Harry E. Needham, IV (obscured); Over 40 years of Experience Dad Needham; SMC Chris Werner; PSSC David Call: Thomas Spratta (203) 235-8431 Earle; and SSC Nick Giori. 600 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 25 CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate this brother who this year achieved 75 years of Masonic membership. Frank E. Lukacah ...... Hartford-Lafayette 88 We congratulate these brothers who this month have achieved 50 years of Masonic membership.

Joseph E. Arborio ...... Silas Deane 147 Frank H. Harrison ...... Temple 16 Malcolm D. Morton ...... Columbia 25 Albert J. Becker ...... Compass 9 Sander L. Hendel ...... Sequin-Level 140 Goff Owen Jr...... Hiram 1 James L. Begg ...... Corinthian 104 Howard E. Hoppe ...... Shepherd-Salem 78 Edwin J. Paquette ...... Brainard 102 John H. Behn ...... Fidelity-St. John’s 3 Louis Korsonsky ...... Union 5 Sherwood E. Parmelee ...... St. Alban’s 38 George A. Beyer ...... Wyllys-St. John’s 4 Sherman H. Krevolin ....Cosmopolitan 125 Robert N. Pilon ...... Valley 36 Bennett R. Burke ...... Frederick-Franklin 14 Norman H. Larson ...... Sequin-Level 140 George O. Rose Jr...... Wooster 10 Chester Bush ...... Wooster 79 Lawrence R. Lassoff ...... Sequin-Level 140 Nathan Shear ...... Sequin-Level 140 Thomas M. Carlisle Jr...... St. Peter’s 21 Martin C. Leibowitz ...... Cosmopolitan 125 Omar H. Shepard Jr...... Eastern Star 44 Robert R. Chapman ...... Estuary 43 Donald G. Leslie ...... Composite 28 Aaron E. Simon ..... Liberty-Continental 76 Lester A. Culver Jr ...... Coastal 57 George F. Loomis ...... Federal 17 Edwin Somogyi ...... Fidelity-St. John’s 3 Charles F. Dean ...... Fayette 69 Stephen J. Loomis ...... Wooster 79 Donald G. Steiner ...... Compass 9 Erwin Dessaules ...... Coastal 57 Charles Malis ...... Temple 16 William E. Toth ...... Old Well 108 Sebastian DiMauro ...Friendship Tuscan 145 Jacob Merkin ...... Sequin-Level 140 Francis C. Trotter ...... Composite 28 Joseph E. Etter ...... Brainard 102 Franklin R. Meyer ...... Composite 28 David J. Webster ...... Fayette 69 Charles L. Gordon ...... Bay View 120 John C. Miller ...... Amos Beecher 121 George Weinstein ...... Cosmopolitan 125 Abraham L. Green .....America-St. John’s 8 Louis K. Weinstein ...... Temple 65

Connecticut DeMolay Honors Lou Vander Eyk Connecticut DeMolay honored a long-time supporter when MWPGM Louis Vander Eyk (center) was created an Honorary Member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor in October ceremonies in Waterbury. Among those present to honor Lou and to serve on the investiture team were (from left): State Master Councilor Chris Werner; Grand Senior Warden Arthur H. Carlstrom, PSMC and Honorary Member of DeMolay International; Herbert W. Mower, Honorary Member of DeMolay International; the honoree; Frederick H. Lorenson, PGM; Harry E. Needham, III, Active Member of DeMolay International and Executive Offi cer in Connecticut; and Kenneth B. Hawkins, Sr., PGM. Page 26 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Craft at Labor…

ENTERED APPRENTICE November 15, Thursday, Sequin-Level No. 140, Newington, Past Masters November 14, Wednesday, Ark No. 39, Bethel night, chicken dinner, Conspiracy/Tragedy portrayed on Saturday November 19, Monday, Wyllys-St. John’s No. 4, West Hartford November 16, Friday, Sequin-Level No. 140, Newington, November 28, Wednesday, Granite No. 119, Haddam Conspiracy/Tragedy portrayed on Saturday November 16, Friday, Wooster No. 10, Colchester, 7:00 p.m. dinner, FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE RW Frank Rich in the East November 5, Monday, Federal No. 17, Watertown, November 17, Saturday, St. John’s No. 2, Middletown, State Police Degree Senior Warden Dave Locke in the East Team, fi rst half at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 noon November 6, Tuesday, St. Peter’s No. 21, New Milford, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 17, Saturday, Sequin-Level No. 140, Newington, November 6, Tuesday, Seneca No. 55, Torrington 5:00 p.m. Prime Rib dinner, Past Masters night, degree starts at 1:00 p.m. November 12, Monday, Anchor No. 112, East Hampton, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 19, Monday, Federal No. 17, Watertown, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 13, Tuesday, Composite No. 28, Suffi eld, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 19, Monday, Columbia No. 25, South Glastonbury November 20, Tuesday, Union No. 40, Danbury, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 20, Tuesday, St. Peter’s No. 21, New Milford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, November 21, Wednesday, St. Andrew’s No. 64, 6:30 p.m. dinner Purple Apron Degree Team November 20, Tuesday, Harmony No. 67, New Canaan, 7:00 p.m. dinner MASTER MASON DEGREE November 20, Tuesday, America-St. John’s No. 8, Stratford, November 7, Wednesday, Cosmopolitan No. 125, New Haven, Robert Cascone in East 6:15 p.m. dinner November 21, Wednesday, King Solomons No. 7, Woodbury November 7, Wednesday, Widow’s Son No. 66, Branford, 6:15 p.m. dinner November 21, Wednesday, Friendship No. 33, Southington, 6:30 p.m. November 9, Friday, Putnam No. 46, South Woodstock dinner, Past Masters night November 10, Saturday, Uriel No. 24, Merrow, fi rst section at 5:30 p.m. November 26, Monday, Washington No. 70, Windsor, SW R. Plath in the East 6:30 p.m. seafood/roast chicken dinner November 26, Monday, Silas Deane, 147, Newington November 14, Wednesday, Moriah No. 15, Brooklyn November 28, Wednesday, Center No. 97, Meriden, 6:00 p.m. dinner November 15, Thursday, Harmony No. 42, Waterbury Craft at Refreshment…

November 1, Thursday, Trumbull No. 22, Britain, 6:30 p.m. dinner November 17, Saturday, Unity No. 148, New New Haven, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Awards Night November 7, Wednesday, Somerset - St. James Britain, 8:00 a.m., bus trip to Lexington, Boston, November 1, Thursday, Harmony No. 42, No. 34, Preston, New and Rusty Mason Series, Sturbridge, $75 includes Masonic Museum, Duck Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Awards and Masonic Community Service Program Tour, dinner stop at Sturbridge Necrology ceremony presented by RW Richard Memmott, Sr. November 18, Sunday, Coastal No. 57, November 2, Friday, Sequin-Level No.140, November 7, Wednesday, Hiram No. 18, Sandy Stonington, 9:00 a.m. breakfast, Blue Lodge Newington, 11:30 p.m. lunch, Widows Luncheon Hook, 6:30 p.m. dinner, RW Dr. Craig McClellan: Council Breakfast at the Newington Shrine - ends at 12:45 p.m. “Pythagoras: Genius of Freemasonry” November 18, Sunday, St. Andrew’s No. 64, November 2, Friday, Wooster No. 10, Colchester November 7, Wednesday, St. Andrew’s No. 64, Winsted, fundraiser dinner for Bro Chris and 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Table Lodge & Game Dinner Winsted, 6:30 p.m. Table Lodge, Speaker: Debbie Henry, Harmony No. 42, Waterbury November 2, Friday, St. Peter’s No. 21, New RW Carl Anderson November 20, Tuesday, Frederick-Franklin No. 14, Milford, 6:00 p.m. Appreciation Dinner for New November 10, Saturday, Cosmopolitan No. 125, Plainville, 6:00 p.m. JLQ Fellowship Night, Milford’s volunteers and Police New Haven, 10:00 a.m., Gaming for Giving friends welcome November 2, Friday, Ark No. 39, Bethel, 7:00 p.m. benefi ting Toys for Tots November 20, Tuesday, Seneca No. 55, Table Lodge November 12, Monday, St. Peter’s No. 21, Torrington, 7:00 p.m. Table Lodge November 3, Saturday, Friendship Tuscan No. 145 New Milford, Blue Lodge Council November 21, Wednesday, Widow’s Son No. 66, Manchester, 11:00 a.m., UCONN/Rutgers football, November 12, Monday, Evening Star No. 101, Branford Table Lodge manage refreshment stand Unionville, Information Session on Masonicare November 26, Monday, America-St. John’s No. 8, November 4, Sunday, St. Andrew’s No. 64, Healthcare Services Stratford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Blue Lodge Council Winsted, 12:00 noon, World Famous Roast Beef November 14, Wednesday, Center No. 97, November 26, Monday, Anchor No. 112, East Dinner for Scholarship Fund Meriden, 6:30 p.m. Ladies at the Table Hampton, Step-up Night November 4, Sunday, Shepherd-Salem No. 78, November 15, Thursday, Putnam No. 46, South November 27, Tuesday, Coastal No. 57, Naugatuck, 7:30a.m., pancake breakfast Woodstock, 5:30 p.m. Lions Club Dinner Stonington, 6:00 p.m. Ladies at the Table Degree November 5, Monday, Friendship No. 33, November 17, Saturday, Putnam No. 46, South November 27, Tuesday, King Solomons No. 7, Southington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Trowel Club & Woodstock, program: “Thank You to our Veterans,” Woodbury, 7:00 p.m., Fellowcraft Dinner Temple Corp Meeting WB Larry Atwell presents illustrated history of the November 27, Tuesday, America-St. John’s No. 8, November 5, Monday, Wyllys-St. John’s No. 4, American Flag Stratford, 6:00 dinner, Past Masters West Hartford, Masonic Information Night, Bring a November 17, Saturday, Corner Stone-Quinebaug November 29, Thursday, Composite No. 28, Friend, Program of Masonic Awareness No. 122, Thompson, 5:00 p.m. Polish Night dinner Suffi eld, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 6th District Blue Lodge November 5, Monday, Jerusalem No. 49, November 17, Saturday, St. Peter’s No. 21, Council Ridgefi eld, Annual Donation to Charity Night New Milford, 9:00 a.m. Annual Tag Sale November 29, Thursday, Sequin-Level Lodge No. November 6, Tuesday, America-St. John’s No. 8, November 17, Saturday, Cosmopolitan No. 125, 140, Newington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Blue Lodge Stratford, Awards Night New Haven, annual family Thanksgiving dinner Council November 6, Tuesday, Harmony No. 67, November 17, Saturday, Friendship Tuscan No. November 30, Friday, Sequin-Level No. 140, New Canaan, Public Awards Night 145, Manchester, 11:00 a.m., UCONN/Syracuse Newington, Past Masters Gathering November 6, Tuesday, Unity No. 148, New football, manage refreshment stand

November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 27 Walk-a-Thon Aids AASR Learning Center by Carl G. Ek October 7. Participation was smaller than in The annual walk-a-thon to aid the 32˚ previous years, perhaps due to the walk being Masonic Learning Center for Children stepped held on a holiday weekend. Still, according off from the Waterbury Masonic Center on to Center director Cheryl Sharkis, the event will collect more funds than in the previous year due to the increased number of sponsorships. Masonic Learning Centers provide a 2-3 year intensive reading training program for dyslexic students. Currently 31 are enrolled in the program, and it is expected that another 4 will be able to be served in the near future. The work is costly – approximately $5000 per student per year – but all training is provided to the student and family free of charge. Hence, the need for fund-raising. Approximately 70 participants have ‘graduated’ from the local Learning Center. These young people have learned to overcome a disability and move forward as happier, Contributions to the 32˚ Masonic Learning productive readers. This progress Center for Children are always welcome. For inspires the Learning Center staff to those who plan their calendars far in advance, make the organization grow so as to the next walk-a-thon is scheduled for a cool be able to assist more young people. and sunny Sunday, October 5, 2008, and all As Cheryl Sharkis noted, “The cause is are welcome to collect pledges and walk for the issue.” this important cause.

Results are in! There are 2 polls Back from their stroll for the 32˚ Masonic Learning on the Grand Lodge website Center for Children are Ill. James R. Spencer, Jr., 33˚, DID YOU (www.ctfreemasons.net). Since Deputy for Scottish Rite, and wife Judy, along for the ride. Accompanying them is WB Robert Simon of September 20, the polls have Meridian Lodge No. 77, Meriden. Behind the Spencers collected the opinions of 121 are Connecticut DeMolay State Master Councilor Chris voters on how a Master or Werner and State Offi cer at Large Matt Montano. ? Warden should vote at Grand Lodge, and 81 voters if they would apply for the Lewis Jewel.

The results are in and the tally is: How should a Master or Warden vote at Grand Lodge? Strictly according to a consensus of the Lodge ...... 59 ...... 48.8% Deciding after discussion at Grand Lodge ...... 52 ...... 43.0% The way they feel themselves ...... 10 ...... 8.3%

Will you apply for the Lewis Jewel? Yes ...... 32 ...... 39.5% I am not eligible ...... 31 ...... 38.3% I’ll wait for my father to present one to me ...... 2 ...... 2.5%

There are two new polls on the Grand Lodge website (www.ctfreemasons.net). Please take a moment and cast your ballot. Vote for the good of the order.

Page 28 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Valley of New Haven, A.A.S.R. News by Michael L. Castroll by Michael L. Castroll Isaiah M. Grama, 33˚, who left us too Stevens and Moe Knox (our photographer This month our fall class will be soon, on October 9, to join the celestial as well) for make-up; all of our directors, heading north for their consistorial work, choir above. Godspeed! At this time of stars, and support casts; Willis Copeland and conferral as our newest Sublime Thanksgiving, we give our thanks to the at the organ, and the Scottish Rite Choir; Princes. We congratulate each of them, Ineffi ble Master of the Universe for giving thanks to all. and look forward to laboring with them Cantor Grama to us, even for a short time. We also thank our scholarship awardees, in the quarries of the Valley. We thank our We also thank our brothers who the kids, tutors, and staff at the Learning fall class for making sure the good work of work behind the scenes, including: Ernie Center, all patrons of the Blue Envelope the Valley continues. DuBois and Vern Cleaves, who work lights Appeal. In the spirit of Family Life, a hearty Some come in, others go out. We all and sound; Steve Schreck and Don and “thanks” from the Valley of New Haven! mourn the passing of Illustrious Cantor Dave Robinson, costumes and robing; Jack Valley of Hartford, A.A.S.R. News From the desk of David R. Blythe, Sr., Valley Secretary On Saturday, October 20, 2007, a time we are looking into a possible over The day’s program will get underway testimonial dinner was held to honor our night rip to Philadelphia, or a trip to staring at 9:30 AM, at our Scottish Rite newest 33rd degree recipients, at which the Amish Country to see a show at the Cathedral in Newington, and as has time it was announced that Bro. Francis Milliunmn Theatre, as well as day trips been the custom in the past, a prime rib W. Way, M.S.A. had been elected to be like a fall foliage trip up the Hudson River luncheon will be severed at approximately coroneted a 33rd next year in Providence, or to Plymouth Rock about the time that 12:15 PM at the Sphinx Shrine Facility at the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts. Of next door. Advance reservations are Annual Meeting. course other ideas are always welcomed, required. A luncheon registration form This event was followed by a “Family just let the Valley Secretary know and he can be found in the latest issue of the Life Bus Trip” to Salem, MA, on Sunday, will pass on your suggestions. “View of the View”, or can be obtained October 28th. I am very happy to tell Now with the completion of the through the Valley of Hartford, A.A.S.R. everyone that the turn out was better portrayal of the 18th degree on November Offi ce. The price for the luncheon is $ than expected. Because of the response 1st, and with the Fall Holiday Season 10.00 to Valley members who have paid we ended up with two buses instead of just ahead of us, there is still much that their 2007 dues. Reservation deadline is one, but I am sorry that I cannot give you has to be done in the Valley of Hartford November 12th. more detail on this trip, since this article before the Thanksgiving Holiday. Once To the many brethren who are not needed to be in prior to the departure again this year we will be hosting the members of the Scottish Rite, who might date. A vote of thanks needs to go to Bro. All Connecticut Consistory Day with the be reading this article, I ask: Have you Richard Denno, as well as our Family portrayal of the 25th, 31st, and 32nd Degrees ever considered joining the Scottish Life Chairman, Bro. Francis W. Way, who before a Fall Candidate Class close to 40 Rite? If you have, and would like more once again has put together a great trip. Masonic brothers as of last count. Please information, call the Valley of Hartford It is the Valley’s hope that we can provide come and join us on this festive day as we Offi ce (860) 666-0712 or e-mail us at more than one trip next year in addition welcome our newest Scottish Rite Masons [email protected] . Our spring 2008 class to our annual family outing at the Rock from the Valley of Bridgeport, the Valley starts up on February 7th. Cats Baseball game in Judy. At the current of Norwich, and the Valley of Hartford.

CConsistoryonsistory DDayay FALL 2007 SCHEDULE FOR THE ALL CONNECTICUT fforor AllAll ConnecticutConnecticut ValleysValleys CONSISTORY DAY AT THE VALLEY OF HARTFORD Saturday, Nov. 17 • 9:30 a.m. • Portrayal of the 25th Degree hheldeld aatt thethe 11:00 a.m. • Portrayal of the 31st Degree VValleyalley ooff HartfordHartford 12:15 p.m. • Lunch at Sphinx Shrine Facility NNovemberovember 1717 (By advance reservation through your Consistory Secretary by Nov. 9th) 1:30 p.m. • Introduction of Dignitaries followed by the Portrayal of the 32nd Degree CContactontact VVernern CleavesCleaves atat (203)(203) 269-0336269-0336 oror anyany membermember ofof thethe Valley.Valley. WWee wouldwould llikeike toto knowknow hhowow mmanyany wwillill bbee aattendingttending For more information Contact David Blythe Sr., 33°, Valley Secretary, at the Scottish Rite Valley Offi ce (860) 666-0712, ssoo wwee mmayay hhaveave ssomeome rrefreshments.efreshments. or at Email address: [email protected].

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Thank you to CT Lodges contributing $60 per year Albert B. Morelli Gilbert H. Ford Mark E. Furber Robert M. Page Albert E. Sakavich Glen J. Rogers Martin L. Rudnik Robert F. Polito, Jr. Adelphi-Momauguin No. 63 ...... North Haven Allen L. Beavers, Jr. Grant Brown Marty Evensen Robert Schemp America-St. John’s No. 8 ...... Stratford Anderson H. Ziedler, Jr. Gustaf R. Bodin Mary K. DiCioccio Robert J. Shopey, Sr. Annawon No. 115 ...... West Haven Andrew E. Mirola Harmon L. Andrews Masonic Club of New Brainard No. 102 ...... Niantic Andrew J. Larsen Herbert W. Hope, Jr. London Roger Knickerbocker Center Lodge No. 97 ...... Meriden Arthur H. Carlstrom Hiram Peck, Jr. Melvin J. Levy Roy L. Smith Columbia No. 25 ...... South Glastonbury Arthur “Bud” Lovell Howard F. Ryan, Jr. Michael A. Candela Russell J. Fitzsimmons Compass No. 9 ...... Wallingford Art Tinsz James W. Currier Michael Grimmer Russell J. Cashman Bernard H. Allen James Landry Miles E. Cochran, Jr. Composite No. 28 ...... Suffi eld Samuel B. Walker Bertrand Bradbury James T. McWain Nancy H. Barr Sandie M. Greene Corinthian No. 103 ...... North Haven Bob Miller James A. Nankin Nicola M. Iannone Cosmopolitan No. 125 ...... New Haven Bruce R. Bellmore James Standish Nils A. Holmquist Sandra D. Knotts Estuary No. 43 ...... Old Saybrook Bruce Padula Jesse L. Maghan Norman E. Kloter Shirley H. Ziedler Evening Star No. 101 ...... Unionville Carl Mossberg John Butterworth, Jr. Paul F. Blake Simon R. LaPlace Federal No. 17 ...... Watertown Carleton L. Quint John Gonsalves Paul Rea Stanley C. Buz Charles R. Castle John R. Haigh Peter J. Hunt Friendship No. 33 ...... Southington Stanley T. House Friendship No. 145 ...... Manchester Charles B. Fowler, Jr. John R. Kinkade Philip R. Roberts Stephen Ames Granite No. 119 ...... Haddam Charles C. Maxson John P. Miller Ray Burr Stephen McPherson Hartford-Evergreen No. 88 ...... East Windsor Chris Arseneau John G. Radeach Rev. Ray N. Cooley, Jr. Christine B. Moselsky Jon Secor Raymond E. Moore Stephen Thal Harmony No. 42 ...... Waterbury Clyde D. Eidson Jose Dias Richard Arnold Thomas Gutner Harmony No. 67 ...... New Canaan Clyde W. Kayser II Joseph S. Dobek Richard C. Bauman Thurman P. Sharples, Jr. Hiram No. 18 ...... Sandy Hook David D. Hocking Joseph J. Howard Richard L. Beebe Walter E. Kaechele Ionic No. 110 ...... North Windham David C. Toomey, Jr. Joseph Ouellette Richard W. Bogart Jerusalem No. 49 ...... Ridgefi eld Donald W. Dean Kenneth A. Brown Richard Brabner Walter J. Hileman King Hiram No. 12 ...... Shelton Donald L. Frolander Kenneth M. Dellhime Robert C. Carlisle Warren L. Potter King Solomons No. 7 ...... Woodbury Donald R. Gray Kenneth C. Garee Richard W. Graves Warren W. Thompson Madison No. 87 ...... Madison Dwight C. Mertens Kenneth W. Marvin Richard R. Jones, Jr. Wilbur R. Stone, Jr. Earl F. Korngiebel, Jr. Kevin H. Matsil Richard B. Lasher Meridian No. 77 ...... Meriden William K. Barr Ernie Phillips Ken Morrison Richard G. Reid Montgomery No. 13 ...... Lakeville William A. Brinley, Jr. Frank A. Chambrovich Larry S. Baker Richard S. Sagan Morning Star No. 47 ...... Seymour Frederick R. Shores Lemeul G. Johnson Richard L. Smail William G. Bryce Oriental Evergreen No. 114 ...... South Windsor Gail N. Smith Leon F. Smith, Jr. Richard Younger William Buick Seneca No. 55 ...... Torrington Gary Arseneau Leonard H. Bucher Robert B. Burden William G. Demetriades Somerset-St. James No. 34 ...... Preston George D. Lyon, Jr. Lester A. Culver Robert W. Flint William L. Greene Temple No. 16 ...... Cheshire George D. Moore Lewis P. Bither Robert A. Gordon William G. Hull Temple No. 65 ...... Westport George A. Paul Lewis W. Pennell Robert S. Loomis William B. Perruccio Trumbull No. 22 ...... New Haven George M. Reed Louis Vander Eyk Robert MacQuarrie William Welsh, Jr. Tuscan No. 126 ...... Manchester George E. Swick Lyman McWain Robert Masslon Union No. 40 ...... Danbury Gerald F. Thompson Madelyn H.S. Kmetzo Robert W. Noble Warren No. 51 ...... Portland Washington No. 19 ...... Monroe Washington No. 70 ...... Windsor Alvin W. Jorgeson Jerry E. Whitney Washington No. 81 ...... Cromwell Arthur W. Lovell, Jr. Joseph M. Robinson Widow’s Son No. 66 ...... Branford SSUBSCRIBERUBSC RIBER Betty Gaudenzi Ionic Chapter No. 100, OES Wooster No. 10 ...... Colchester C. E. Libby Mt. Adams Lodge 227 Wooster No. 79 ...... New Haven BBOOSTERSOOSTERS Charles B. Clark Scott Swick Charles W. McQuery Sharon N. Peterson those who paid $35 per year Gail C. Evarts Wendy Blanchette Those names in bold are new or renewing to be included on mailing list Harold Tomlinson William K. Walton Boosters. Thank you for your support. BBEE A BBOOSTEROOSTER - SSUPPORTUPPORT CCTT FFREEMASONSREEMASONS!!!!!! 2007 Lodge Booster ($60), 2007 Individual Booster ($25), 2007 Subscriber Booster ($35) Lodge Booster listing Name listing for 11 issues Name listed and added to for 11 issues mailing list for 11 issues.

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Page 30 Connecticut Freemasons November 2007 Meriden Assembly honors Grand Worthy Advisor Kayla with an afternoon to remember Meriden Assembly No. 11 hosted over The October 21 reception featured decorations an afternoon of funny stories about Kayla. 160 people for a reception in honor of their of smiley faces and daisies which refl ected Meriden’s Worthy Advisor, Kim Grzesik and very own Kayla Rettburg, Grand Worthy Kayla’s theme for her grand year of “Movin, Abby Oliveras were Mistresses of Ceremonies Advisor of the Connecticut Grand Assembly, Groovin and Making Smiles.” for the introductions, greetings and speeches. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Masonic dignitaries from across Connecticut A magician/illusionist combined comedy as well as the Grand with slight of hand to entertain everyone, Worthy Advisor followed by a roast beef dinner and dessert of from Massachusetts, Buck’s ice cream and a cupcake tower in true Autumn Oster enjoyed rainbow colors.

Grand Master Bill Greene settled into his new chair in his new Grand Lodge offi ce for the fi rst time on October 4. The furniture had Kayla’s proud parents, Grace and Wayne Rettburg look on as Abby (left) and just been delivered and, of course, the Grand Master’s offi ce was the Kim present Kayla with an emerald necklace, a gift from the members and fi rst one fi nished. While boxes, fi les and other offi ce furniture was advisors of Meriden Assembly No. 11. There were smiles all around — and moved from storage and temporary quarters, the work and business of not just on the decorations! the Grand Lodge was not affected as Marje Chick and staff maintained there steady effort throughout the whirlwind. Amaranth Grand Court The new offi ces will provide an effi cient working environment for Marje as well as the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. A conference Welcomes Heads of Masonic Bodies Room, Library and Print Shop complete the effort to bring the facilities of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut’s offi ce into the 21st century. After the November 4 ribbon cutting and grand opening, please stop in and acquaint yourself with our new accommodations.

The Grand Court of Amaranth welcomed several heads of appendant bodies at a reception honoring the Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron at Liedle’s Restaurant in Stratford on Saturday, September 20. Pictured are: (from left) William K. Barr, Grand High Priest; Donna Cormier, Grand Royal Matron of Massachusetts; Susan Koty Grand Royal Matron of Connecticut; Bruce Bosworth, Grand Royal Patron of Connecticut; Bill Greene, Grand Master; Joyce Armonath, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star; Paul Rice, Worth Grand Patron, OES; and Jack Smith, Right Eminent Commander, Knights Templar. November 2007 Connecticut Freemasons Page 31 Ask for us by name.

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