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PAGE 5 PAGEE 9 PAGE 16 RW Richard Miller Grand Lodgeodge Newtown Receives Pierpont Semi-Annualnual Labor Day Edwards Medal CCommunicationom ation Parade TABLE OF CONTENTS CConnecticutonnecticut FFREEMASONSREEMASONS Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit ...... 4 Hood Opening is a Big Deal ...... 20 Richard Miller Receives Pierpont Edwards Medal ...... 5 News from the Valley of New Haven ...... 21 Volume 9 - Number 5 Grand Historian’s Corner ...... 6 News from the Valley of Hartford ...... 22 Publisher Welcome ...... 6 10 Commandments of Healthy Living ...... 23 THE GRAND LODGE Masonicare Experience ...... 7 Our Departed Brothers ...... 24 OF CONNECTICUT AF & AM Letter from Stephen B. McPherson...... 8 Pasta Profi ts for Sandy Hook Families ...... 24 Editor-in-Chief Attention Brethren - Save the Date ...... 8 From Southwest of Asia to the East of the Lodge .....25 SIMON R. LAPLACE Call for the Semi-Annual Communication ...... 9 Brandt Nursing Scholarships ...... 26 Associate Editor Legislation ...... 10 Thumbs Up for Direct Dine ...... 26 FRANCIS G. WAY Clarifying the Landmarks ...... 15 York Rite Opportunities ...... 27 Correspondent Congratulations ...... 15 Craft at Labor ...... 28 MICHAEL L. CASTROLL Newtown Labor Day Parade ...... 16 Gold Classic Benefi ts Residents and Patients ...... 28 Design Mentoring the Trade ...... 18 Craft at Refreshment ...... 29 GWEN M. ROCHETTE CHARLENE D. ROWE Child Development Center Earns Accreditation ...... 18 Boosters ...... 30 Morris the Organ Donor Cat ...... 19 The Last Word ...... 31 Contributors DANIEL ADAMS Is Your Lodge Ready for Open House? ...... 20 STEVE ALDI BRUCE R. BELLMORE DAVID R. BLYTHE, SR. Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF & AM THOMAS A. BURKE ERIC CHARETTE 69 Masonic Avenue • P.O. Box 250 • Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Offi ce hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday MARJE CHICK First Saturday of the month: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon RICHARD F. DENNO WILLIAM EDGEWORTH 203-679-5903 • 800-529-4161 (in-state only) • Fax: 203-679-5996 ROBERT G. FITZGERALD e-mail: [email protected] • www.ctfreemasons.net CHARLES B. FOWLER, JR. KENNETH I. GREENHILL PAT KALINAUSKAS GARY A. LITTLEFIELD CHRIS MARTINELLI GRAND MASTER’S STEPHEN B. MCPHERSON PENNY O’NEILL TRESTLE BOARD ADAM RAIDER Connecticut Freemasons is the offi cial publication of the Grand Lodge of Simon R. LaPlace - October 2013 Connecticut AF & AM. All original articles are subject to editing. 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Page 2 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Open House Talking Points Here are some questions, religious beliefs, and therefore Masonry teaches a moral code of us as individuals do not feel answers, and talking points to Masonry makes no judgment that has been embraced by all we are being “secretive” by not discuss with your Open House about the faith of others and major civilizations throughout discussing our family fi nances or Committee before the October instead promotes toleration for history, and it provides a support disclosing the personal issues we 19 event. Beyond this, please also - and unity among - all virtuous system to guide you when you face in our own lives to the world make sure everyone who will be at people. have questions, and to help steer at large, as an organization we do the Lodge and speaking with the you back on course if you stray. not feel that by attending to such public has read all the brochures I’m already a good man, confi dential business in private and handouts that you plan to why should I join? How do you support the makes us a “secret society.” distribute to curious individuals, Masonry provides tools all community? The ceremonies which we and can answer any questions the worthy men can use as they Many of our members are use to welcome new brothers are uninitiated may have about what deal with the normal trials and active in various capacities not open to the general public they read in something you hand challenges of everyday life, and throughout the community. as Masonry is an inherently them. can help you unlock your full Our members are active in their personal experience, and to allow potential as an honest and ethical churches, in town/city affairs, in outsiders to attend and observe What do Masons DO? individual. youth organizations, in charitable would ruin that atmosphere and Masonry is an organization groups, in business, and in the diminish the striking lessons of that seeks to encourage our How will Masonry make me lives of the people around them. the ritual. members to become better men a better man/husband/father? As part of the purpose of through education, toleration, Masonry will take the What kind of fun events Freemasonry is to provide our and community involvement. foundation you already have as do you have going on? members with a support system Masonry is not a religion, but an upright individual, and offer Masonry is an organization of like-minded individuals whom we feel that a belief in a power you the opportunity to meet with with a strong interpersonal each member knows he can trust, higher than ourselves prompts other, like-minded individuals component, and social the means by which we recognize a feeling of social responsibility where you can explore what it interaction between brothers each other are also kept private to and accountability, and therefore means to be a just and moral forms the basis for the bonds of prevent unscrupulous individuals we encourage all our members to person. Masonry is a place where friendship of comradery that tie from gaining access to that trust, engage in the religious pursuits of you can feel welcome and not be our members together. and then using it for their own their own choosing. We recognize afraid others will take advantage nefarious ends. that good men may have different of your generosity. Is Masonry a secret society or Masonry forces no man to join a cult? or to maintain his membership. Masonry is not a “secret” In fact, as Masons we recognize Ten Reasons to become a Mason organization in that we do not that without a willing desire to 1. Masonry is a place where you can confi dently trust every hide our existence or what we participate, our values are hollow person, and entrust your family with them. believe. Our lodges are often and carry no moral weight. 2. Masonry is a place where, within moral and civil guidelines, clearly marked, and many Unlike cults which brainwash free thought, free speaking and the spiritual growth of man brothers proudly display rings their members by alienating can grow to its fullest potential. and pins to demonstrate their them from their families and membership. Masonry, like taking control of every aspect of 3. Masonry is a place which provides the opportunity to meet, most businesses and other non- their members’ lives, Masonry know, and call “Brother,” outstanding individuals from all governmental organizations, encourages our members to walks of life who you would not otherwise have met. holds private meetings where we be active family members and 4. Masonry is a place to be part of an organization that has for discuss the “business” of Masonry community supporters, and we its principle tenets, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. such as paying our utility bills and impose no requirements on our 5. Masonry is a place that provides self development taxes, planning events, and other members for participation or opportunities, leadership training and experience, and the such mundane topics. As most attendance at Masonic events. chance to improve public speaking skills. 6. Masonry is a place you can give support, as well as seek it. 7. Masonry is place where moral virtues are taught and, through Martin and Max those teachings, a regular reinforcement of the moral virtues Ill. Dave Sharkis 33° as Martin • Ill. Bruce Work 33° as Max is experienced. “A story about fulfi lling your obligation” 8. Masonry is a place to spend time with a group of Brothers, Written by Brother Frank Spurr 32° and Illustrious Brother Raymond Schuster 33° who, by acting as good men, can make you want to become Friday, October 11 —7:00 p.m. a better man. Not better than others, but better than you Hartog Auditorium, Wallingford would have otherwise been. Come see if you Deputy and Active can still do ritual! 9. Masonry is a place to become better prepared to serve your Master Masons Only! place of worship, your family, and your community. Admission $25 — Payable to The Connecticut Council of Deliberation 10. Masonry is a place to meet with involved members of the Forward check to David L. Sharkis, 26 Reid Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 community and to become part of that community. All proceeds to benefi t the Supreme Council Almoner’s Fund

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 3 Grand Chaplain’s Pulpit Rev. and RW Bro. Bruce R. Bellmore, Grand Chaplain “The Tenets of Freemasonry – Part 2: Morality” I am sure that all of us at some point in light in this immoral world. We stand for stand up for our our Masonic careers have heard the phrase, toleration, universal benevolence, justice, brothers and “Freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled liberty, and the brotherhood of man under sisters who are in allegory, and illustrated with symbols.” The the Fatherhood of God. These, my brothers, the victims of very fi rst lessons we are taught as an Entered are not just words that we hear in our ritual injustice and Apprentice are of a moral and spiritual and promptly forget. These are the principles intolerance. nature. In the Fellowcraft Degree the seven upon which our lives and character must be We must work liberal arts and sciences are explained and built. diligently to we are instructed in their underlying moral The Indian philanthropist and education succor and principles. Further, we are admonished by reformer, Santanu Mishra, describes morality support those who the plumb to “walk uprightly in our several as being the center of our character: “The are the victims of stations before God and man.” The Master mark of a strong character lies not in doing poverty, need, and adversity. We must Mason degrees beautifully exemplifi es the what is fun to do or what is easy to do. The stand together as brothers and children of upright, moral, and faithful man who places sign of deep moral authority appears in the God. his duties to God and his fellow man above individual who consistently does what they Brother and President Harry S Truman, all else – even his own life. These lessons are ought to be doing rather than what they feel 33rd President of the United States and illustrated throughout the Symbolic Lodge like doing...” Past Grand Master of Missouri wrote, “We and are further amplifi ed in the York Rite In one of the York Rite degrees, we represent a fraternity which believes in and Scottish Rite Degrees. Morality is the are reminded, “We have all, my brother, justice and truth and honorable action in foundation of Freemasonry. knelt before this sacred altar and solemnly your community; men who are endeavoring It almost seems anathema to talk about promised to perform certain duties, and then to be better citizens [and] to make a great morality in the 21st century. All we have to proceeded to act as if we had not done so.” country greater. This is the only institution do is turn on our television or log onto our In order to live a moral and upright life, we in the world where we can meet on the level computer and the immoral world around must live our obligations. We must be active all sorts of people who want to live rightly.” us comes fl ooding into our homes. We see in opposing the immorality and amorality So mote it be! a generation growing up being bombarded of the world at large and be ready to God bless. with images of immorality and inhumanity that make the sins described in Dante’s Inferno pale by comparison. It seems as if we have lost our moral fi ber and character. Grand Representatives Vacancies Freemasonry stands as a beacon of The Grand Lodge of Connecticut is currently seeking brothers to fi ll the following list of Grand Representatives vacancies. It would be more interesting if there is a family, fraternal, or some other connection to the jurisdiction, or that you might visit. It might be benefi cial to be able to speak the language, if necessary. There are responsibilities you should be aware of before you volunteer. If interested, please advise why you would be a good Grand Representative to the jurisdiction you select, [email protected] or the Grand Lodge Offi ce, PO Box 250, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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Page 4 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Pierpont Edwards Medal Surprises Bro. Richard Miller by Michael L. Castroll school events, as well as Fire served as Master in 2012. He also Richard Arnold Miller was Department fundraisers, and serves as historian for Brainard born in New London, on July 9, countless other projects to benefi t Lodge. This year he was installed 1949. He is the son of the late the community. as secretary of Brainard Lodge, Louise King and Brother Henry Dick has been affi liated with before he found out he would be Miller. His father passed on in the Niantic Fire Department a District Deputy. This brother 1957. His mother died in 2003. since 1974, and is a Life Member just cannot say ‘no.’ Dick had a sister, Marjorie, who and a certifi ed EMT Lieutenant. He is a past president of died in 1976. For four years, Dick has been the Eighth District Blue Lodge Dick attended Niantic Center on staff at the Connecticut Council. School, East Lyme Middle School, State Training School where he Dick is avid in seeking further Norwich Regional Technical teaches destruction of fl ow and light. He joined the Scottish Rite School, and graduated from New forcible entry. He also drives an in the Valley of Norwich and London High School in 1968. ambulance, among other things. Connecticut Consistory. He has While he was in high school, he This is not a laundry list, served as Sovereign Prince for found employment as a caddy to it is a case of true caring and Van Rensselaer Council, Princes help with expenses at home. involvement. Richard is a of Jerusalem. Soon, he found employment member of the East Lyme Richard says the time he in a variety of positions as an Historical Society, the East Lyme spends with his family is electrician; fi rst with Pratt & Public Trust, and he is a volunteer pure quality time. Whenever It was a complete surprise for soon Whitney Aircraft, and later Docent at the Sub Base library Connecticut Freemasons came in to be District Deputy Richard A. with Northeast Utilities. museum in Groton. He is also the mail, it would be critiqued Miller to be awarded the Pierpont He was acclaimed for his involved in the Lawrence and by his wife and daughter. They Edwards Medal in Bronze by then academic accomplishments and Memorial Benevolent Society would read about the latest Grand Master Gary W. Arseneau at community service by being (LAMBS). Pierpont Edwards awardee and the April Grand Lodge banquet. named to the Phi Theta Kappa When his daughters were say, “Oh, you‘ve done more Society. growing up, Richard found the than that!” Richard would When Richard attended his Dick was joined in marriage time to coach girls’ little league respond by saying, “They’re all fi rst Grand Lodge banquet as with Carolyn Edith Wright, softball. He was a PTA regular, worthy brothers; if it comes, it an incoming District Deputy, on May 2, 1969. This union and served on the Board of comes, if it doesn’t it doesn’t.” his family came along. Then, produced two daughters, Megan Directors of the Winter Special What Richard did not know is his the other shoe dropped! For all Aubrey, an attorney and a nursing Olympics. wife and daughter were parlaying that he has meant to his family, supervisor; and, Karen Marie, All of this led to a full Masonic behind the scenes with RW Ken his church, his community, and who is Assistant Town Clerk for life. During his high school days, Wade and RW Ted Nelson, who our craft, the Grand Master Gary the Town of East Lyme. They have he joined New London Chapter put his biography together for W. Arseneau was very proud to provided Richard and Carolyn Order of DeMolay. He did what his District Deputy presentation, adorn WB Richard Arnold Miller with four grandchildren. came naturally, and petitioned and turned it into his Pierpont with the Pierpont Edwards Medal Richard has been active in Bay View Lodge No. 120, Niantic. Edwards Citation. Happy is the in Bronze for Distinguished St. John’s Episcopal Church There, in his father’s lodge, he man who has such sponsors. Masonic Service. since the age of twelve. In his was entered on January 16, 1971; two years as Junior Warden, he passed on February 20, 1971; served as co-chairman of the and raised to the Sublime Degree building committee, Safe Church of Master Mason on March 20, Coordinator, a member of the 1971. His father was the senior Pastoral Care Team, visiting the Past Master of Bay View Lodge. for all things printed... sick and shut-ins, and going to After two attempts to go through Adulthood Monitor. He received the chairs, with work prevailing, Full Printing & Communications Management a degree from the University of he served Bay View Lodge as the South School of Theology in Worshipful Master in 1995, and Education of Ministry Classes. again, in 1997. During his second Complete Design, Print, and Mailing Services! He also accompanied church term, WB Richard A. Miller banners • ŶĞǁƐůĞƩĞƌƐ• cards •ƟĐŬĞƚƐ• posters •ďƵŵƉĞƌƐƟĐŬĞƌƐ youngsters to Arizona for their established RAM scholarship of ƐƟĐŬĞƌƐ• signs •ƐƚĂƟŽŶĂƌLJ• envelopes •ŝŶǀŝƚĂƟŽŶƐ• catalogs 2006 Pilgrimage. $1,500 to deserving sons and ƉƌŽŵŽƟŽŶƐ•ůĞƩĞƌŚĞĂĚ• mailing services • and more! As Senior Warden, he teaches daughters of brothers of Bay Sunday school, minister’s View Lodge, who were active in 860.583.3600 • 866.424.4408 • (fax) 860.585.8518 communion, is a member of the DeMolay and Rainbow. Rector Search Committee, and He returned to the East in ƐŬĨŽƌ<ĞŶ;ϮϬϯ͘ϰϵϰ͘ϰϴϯϵͿ is a member of the Vestry, the 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2010. governing body of the church. Then, he affi liated with Brainard visit us on the web at www.elmpress.com various fruit projects, nursery Lodge No. 102, Niantic, where he

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 5 Grand Historian’s Corner RW Bro. Gary A. Littlefi eld, Grand Historian

One of my favorite events this summer ✦ ✦ ✦ century. While the fi rst was the Esoteric Seminar held in July. The Isaac Martin Bullock is not a name commissioned offi cer September issue of Connecticut Freemasons commonly recognized in Connecticut of the Coast Guard had photos and coverage of the seminar. RW Masonic circles unless you know the is not a Connecticut Cliff Porter was a dynamic speaker and each history of St John's Lodge No. 6. Bullock native, his name of the three breakout sessions I went to was is the only Grand Master to die while is remembered informative. I considered the entire day time in offi ce. Born in Thompson on May on the grounds of well spent. Historians of future ages will mark 21 1844, he was schooled in his home the Coast Guard this event as signifi cant of the 2013 year. town and Suffi eld Academy. He went to Academy in New ✦ ✦ ✦ Brown University where he graduated in London. The fi rst Sometime in 1918, the 26th division 1865 and enlisted with the Rhode Island man commissioned (a New England unit) of the United States Volunteers during the Civil War. He was in the Coast Guard, Army was sent into Northern France. It admitted to the bar in Putnam (after study fi rst called the Revenue was the famous “Yankee Division”. It was with George W Phillips) and represented Cutter Service, was a New deployed along what was to be known as that town in the General Assembly in 1869. Hampshire native and Mason, Hopley Yeaton. the Ladies Road or “Chemin des Dames.” He moved across the state to Bridgeport Bro. Yeaton was a member of St Johns From stories and writings, the road and area where he formed partnerships with Amos Lodge at Portsmouth. Born there in 1740, he included many caves dating back centuries. Treat and entered into a law practice there. made his home there until the Revolutionary Some were so large that troops were actually He was corporation counsel and prosecuting War. After the war, he also was captain of living in them and some soldiers wrote attorney for Bridgeport and later a judge several ships. He was involved in Sons of home and called their abode “snug and cozy in the circuit court. He rose to the rank of Liberty and recruited men for the Continental retreats and a safe haven from shell fi re and Quartermaster in the Connecticut National Army. Yeaton preferred a commission in the the doorways were immune to gas.” For sixty Guard and was named Captain in 1871. He Navy and in 1776 was commissioned a 3rd years, the caves were forgotten and probably died on October 29, 1879. Lieutenant. He was assigned to the frigate never occupied. In 1980, explorers found that He started his Masonic career in St “Raleigh” and was on board when the ship American doughboys had carved their initials John's Lodge No. 6 (July 25, 1867) and went aground of the coast of Maine and was and sometimes their names, addresses, affi liated with Corinthian Lodge No. 104 in reassigned to the “LaHague.” units, and patriotic or fraternal symbols on 1869. He was Worshipful Master in 1872 In 1789 he was aboard the barge the limestone walls which were reported to and 1873 and 1876 and 1877. He was which carried President Washington on be soft and easy to carve. At least one name appointed Grand Junior Steward in 1872 a tour of Portsmouth Harbor. On March found had a Connecticut connection with and on January 16 1879 he was elected 21, 1791 he had the fi rst commission in the inscription “W.D. Bertini, Compass #9, Grand Master. He served nine months. the Revenue Marine Service signed by Wallingford, Connecticut Company K 102nd He was buried in Putnam with Masonic President Washington and Secretary of Inf.” Brother Bertini’s son confi rmed that his honors. He also belonged to Hamilton State Thomas Jefferson. His pay was $30 father often told the story about being in Commandery, the Scottish Rite, Jerusalem a month. He helped to patrol the shores that cave at age 22 and carved his inscription Chapter and Jerusalem Council. We hope of Maine and New Hampshire and retired in a cave along the road. Brother Bertini the Grand Lodge never suffers the loss of a in 1809. Yeaton visited St Johns Lodge in must have joined Compass Lodge shortly sitting Grand Master again. Portsmouth on June 22, 1769 and signed before his entrance into the army and being ✦ ✦ ✦ the by-laws. He was appointed Grand shipped overseas. Connecticut has always been home to Senior Steward of New Hampshire in 1790 seafarers and ships captains, and re-appointed for eight years. He died HEJAZ at least through the 19th in Lubec, Maine in 1812.

GROTTO, We welcome our new M.O.V.P.E.R. brothers to the fraternity. GOOD FELLOWSHIP Spiros G. Clados ...... Madison 87 Ryan E. Hoctor ...... Madison 87 AT ASHLAR VILLAGE Fred C. Muzer ...... Madison 87 Dinner Meetings • Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Daniel C. Klewin ...... Moriah 15 Rodrigo M. Bergonzini ...... Trumbull 22 For information contact Secretary Gary Matican, Lorenzo Caliendo ...... Trumbull 22 Membership Chairman at 203 410-9733

Page 6 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Remembering Friend and Benefactor Bro. Jim Ferris

by Adam Raider him the opportunity to consistent supporter In February, The Masonic Charity showcase his vocal skills of other Foundation Foundation of Connecticut lost a dear friend, and trademark wit. programs, including neighbor, and generous benefactor when Jim became a the Masonicare Bro. Jim Ferris passed away peacefully at Mason in 1961, joining Annual Appeal and Masonicare Health Center. He was 90. Daskam Lodge No. 86, the Masonicare Golf In 2008, Jim moved from East Windsor Glastonbury. A short Classic, as well as the to Masonicare at Ashlar Village, a community time later, he moved to former Masonicare with which he was very familiar thanks to East Windsor and joined Goods & Services his many years as a Foundation supporter Morning Star Lodge Auctions. He even and volunteer. His Notch Hill apartment was No. 28, Warehouse made a donation to decorated with artifacts and photos from Point, which eventually fund the creation of his global travels. Accompanying him on merged into Composite a computer center some of those trips was longtime friend and Lodge No. 28, Suffi eld. for residents in the Masonicare Board of Trustees chairman Bro. He also belonged to library at Masonicare Howard W. Orr. Sphinx Shrine Temple in Health Center. “Jim was an easy-going, energetic, fun- Newington and enjoyed “He touched loving guy who enjoyed meeting new people singing with the Sphinx many lives and helped and making new friends,” Orr said. “He forged Shrine Chanters. many people,” said new relationships easily because he had so “I had several friends Orr, “most of whom many interests and hobbies, including music, who were Masons,” never knew him.” computers, photography and travel.” he once recalled of his “Jim always James Courtlandt Ferris grew up Hartford decision to join the wanted to make and was in his teens when he met Jane Dewey. fraternity. “The majority sure that nobody They courted for several years before getting of those I met were nice, felt alone,” said WB married on May 1, 1943, and eventually had honest guys with excellent values who watched Jon-Paul Venoit, senior vice president of two children: son Ken and daughter Janette. out for one another. I enjoy the brotherhood.” residential and community based services. Jane passed away in 1987. The Masonic Charity Foundation was a “He cared greatly for his fellow residents After World War II, Jim joined – and later longtime benefi ciary of Jim’s outstanding which, given his sardonic sense of humor, became partner in – a company specializing generosity and volunteerism. He served you wouldn’t necessarily expect. But I always in tool and die engraving but he always found throughout the 1990s as a member of The knew that he had the best interests of this time for other, lighter pursuits. Touring with Foundation’s Board of Directors and always community at heart. We were very fortunate the Top Hats comedy barbershop quartet gave made charitable giving to The Foundation to have him with us for as long as we did.” a priority. He It gave Jim great pleasure to be able to was a member of help those less fortunate. He believed in the The Foundation’s work of The Masonic Charity Foundation prestigious Baldwin and was confi dent that his gifts would be Society and Cleave- spent wisely to help residents and patients land Society, having in need during his lifetime and beyond. established two life “The one thing I always appreciated income agreements about Jim,” said Jennifer A. King, The (including a charitable Foundation’s executive director, “was his remainder trust and a desire to be a pace-setter with his charitable charitable gift annuity giving to The Foundation. Whenever The with The Foundation) Foundation launched a new program or as well as an appeal, Jim would step up and offer to make additional major gift the fi rst gift. Because he had the capacity to to The Foundation to donate generously, he always felt compelled name the greenhouse to lead by example and pave the way for at Ashlar Village in other donors to give to The Foundation. I honor of Composite will greatly miss his enthusiasm and his Lodge No. 28. energy, and am grateful to have worked with Jim was also a him for so many years.” October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 7 FROM THE DESK OF: Bro. Stephen B. McPherson President & CEO of Masonicare

Connecticut’s Freemasons can take pride in Masonicare’s We expect to announce new continued leadership in the fi eld of senior healthcare and programs in the coming months. residential living.Our primary focus remains faithful to the mission Look to upcoming issues of Connecticut formulated by Connecticut Masons in 1889 to “help, aid and Freemasons to be the fi rst to hear about their assist.” With our unmatched continuum of care -- independent rollout. living options, assisted living and rehabilitation, long-term care, The state of Connecticut has selected a company to increase the home care and hospice – Masonicare is uniquely positioned to supply of water for UConn and Mansfi eld. We are awaiting more serve seniors in the setting of their choice. defi nitive information to determine if this will allow us to fi nalize The Board of Trustees recently updated our strategic plan. Among our plans for a proposed retirement community in Mansfi eld. other considerations, it calls for a focus on growing our home The new community will ultimately help us cultivate a revenue and community-based services, enhancing our IT infrastructure, source not dependent on government payments, while bringing modernizing our Wallingford and Newtown campuses and our services to a new area of the state. seeking new sources for philanthropic contributions. Masonicare’s leadership team, including Bros. Jon-Paul Venoit, Despite reimbursement challenges, which I frequently mention Carl Anderson, Scott Thelen and Tom Gutner, together with the in this column, we ended the fi scal year September 30 in a strong entire executive management group, provides strong leadership to fi nancial position. In addition to our operating performance, the the daily activities at all our locations. performance of our investment portfolio has been strong. We have On behalf of the Masonicare Board and my colleagues recovered from the market downturn of 2008. One year ago our in executive management, we thank you for your support, debt was restructured and our debt covenants are in good shape. encouragement, and counsel. We look forward to working hard The situation of both our federal and state budgets directly to maintain fi scal stability while caring for those whom it is a impacts Masonicare. In January, the state reduced payments for privilege to serve. hospice services by 5% and in April, the federal sequester reduced Medicare payments by 2%. The Masonicare Board and management Sincerely and fraternally, team have been seeking new sources of revenue to offset such reductions in reimbursement and to be more productive in the way care is delivered. Increasing our patient volumes in home care and offering services such as Masonicare at Home have helped. Attention Brethren - Save the Date The Committee on Masonic Education will seminars will be at the Hartog Auditorium, Incoming Wardens and Masters will be holding a Masters and Wardens Seminar at Ashlar Village, in Wallingford. receive important skills and information to on Saturday November 2, at 8:00 a.m. Many brothers may work, or are assist them on the path towards excellence For those who cannot attend on Saturday, otherwise unavailable on Saturdays. We will within the fraternity. The objective of the there will be a repeat seminar; Sunday present the same information on both days, seminar is to prepare our future leaders. This November 3, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Both to afford more brothers the opportunity to is an excellent opportunity to gain further attend. light in Masonry. Being an offi cer is not Some of the topics that will be covered FFairair HHavenaven GGlasslass a requirement. Any and all include: how to become a better Masonic Master Masons are welcome leader, specifi c duties and responsibilities Studio Gallery and encouraged to attend. of the offi ces, breakout sessions to target The primary goal of the and better prepare each of the offi cers, and Unique Mouthblown Glass Committee on Masonic a question and answer forum. Fair Haven Glass has been creating hand-blown Education is to be an “The attentive ear receives the sound art glass since 1990, incorporating a number of informational resource for all. from the instructive tongue.” Gain new unique glass-blowing techniques with hot glass. The objective of these ideas from different lodges across the state. seminars is to assist, prepare, Create new relationships with brothers Elizabeth and Conrad Duenkel and inform. who share a similar offi ce. The Masters 103 Clinton Avenue, New Haven The committee hopes to and Wardens seminar is an ideal forum Please call for appointment make brothers better Masters to strengthen your personal Masonic 203-773-3040 and Wardens for their lodges, foundation.

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Page 8 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Regular Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Connecticut The Regular Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Connecticut will be held in the auditorium of The Hartog Activities Center at Ashlar Village on the Masonicare Campus in Wallingford, Connecticut on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Note that again this year it is on the 4th Saturday due to the Open House program on October 19. You will need to follow the instructions of the Security Staff for parking. You may enter from either Cheshire Road or from Masonic Avenue. Bus transportation will be provided as necessary. The formal opening will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please note it is anticipated that the session should close at approximately 12:00 noon. Luncheon will not be available. This Regular Communication is called for the purpose of electing Grand Lodge Offi cers for the year 2014. In addition we will receive certain committee reports, act on any legislation changes which may be in order for consideration and other issues as directed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Simon R. LaPlace. Section 8203 of our Masonic Law does permit action on changes to the Rules and Regulations which are raised from the fl oor or motions presented in Committee Reports at the meeting without prior notice to the craft. Registration of delegates will begin at 8:00 a.m. All Brothers attending must present a 2013 dues card. All voting delegates must register at the registration table. Registration will be by Lodge number as designated by posted signs in the area. Should you not be able to attend in person as a principal offi cer of your Lodge, or should you wish to proxy your vote representing your lodge so you can vote on your own behalf if eligible, a proxy form has been enclosed with this notice. If your proxy form is not properly fi lled out and signed by you, it will not be accepted at the session. Each offi cer or his proxy should bring the appropriate Apron and Jewel of his respective offi ce. Sections 2300 and 2301 of our Rules and Regulations state that a Roll of Lodges is to be called during a Regular Communication. Please note the related consequences for those Lodges not having proper representation at this Communication. Section 2301 of the Rules specify both fi nancial and neglect of duty consequences.

Coffee and pastry will be available starting at 8:00 a.m.

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 9 RULES & REGULATIONS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – Section 3601. Use of legal entities. JURISDICTION REFERENCES FOR LODGES ……… No Lodge under this Grand Jurisdiction shall hereafter attempt to Section 3001. Powers of Lodge. A regular chartered Lodge has secure an act of incorporation from the legislature of the State or power: under the general corporation laws of the State for itself without the e. To discipline all its initiated candidates and members. and all approval of Grand Lodge. Masons residing within its territorial jurisdiction. See Section 6101 for jurisdiction over Masonic off enses committed by sojourners, Section 4118. Minimum Amounts Required For Degrees. The non-affi liated and unassociated Mason. minimum amounts required for degrees within this Grand Jurisdiction shall not be less than the following amounts: For the degree of Entered Section 3009. Correspondence with Other Jurisdictions Restricted. Apprentice, twenty-fi ve dollars; for the degree of Fellowcraft, twenty- fi ve dollars; for the Degree of Master Mason, twenty-fi ve dollars. A communication from a Lodge in this State to the Grand Lodge, Grand Master, or a Lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction must not be made except through the Grand Master of this Grand Jurisdiction on Section 4123. By-Laws to Be Signed by Candidate Taking Degrees all matters pertaining to release of Personal Jurisdiction or conferring in Another Lodge Jurisdiction. Any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, of the degrees. in arranging for the conferring of the Master Mason Degree upon one of its candidates, by a Lodge in this another Grand Jurisdiction, shall forward a copy of its By-Laws for the Brother to sign and return to it. Section 3208. Duties of the Master, Defi ned. The duties of the Master, in addition to those inculcated in the ritual are: j. To cause an investigation into all Masonic off enses committed by Section 4206. Rejected Petitioner or Rejected Candidate its the initiated candidates and or by members. of the Lodge, or Procedure. No Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction shall ballot for, by Masons residing in the territorial jurisdiction of the Lodge. See or confer any degrees upon a rejected petitioner or rejected candidate Section 6101 for jurisdiction over Masonic off enses committed by petitioning another lodge, until at least six months after such rejection; sojourners, non-affi liated and unassociated Mason. nor then without the unanimous consent of the Lodge so rejecting or having Personal Jurisdiction. See Section 3313.

Section 3316. Requisites When Petitioner Has Been Rejected in Another Grand Jurisdiction. When a petitioner has been rejected in Section 4608. Dismission, Defi ned and How Aff ected; Vote another Grand Jurisdiction, a Release of Personal Jurisdiction from the Granting Same is Final. Dismission is the voluntary severance of rejecting Lodge, if it still holds Personal Jurisdiction, must be obtained Personal Jurisdiction on the part of a Lodge during the course of through the offi ce of the Grand Secretary before he can be admitted taking the degrees by the Joint act of the Brother and of the Lodge. to a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. Such Release of Personal Jurisdiction is eff ected by the passage of a resolution by majority vote granting said Release of Personal Jurisdiction. Application for Release of Personal Jurisdiction must be Section 3404. Master Responsible for Omission of Stated in writing, signed by the applicant and fi led by the Lodge Secretary Communication. The Worshipful Master of each Lodge in this and the action thereon recorded. A vote of a Lodge granting such a Grand Jurisdiction shall be held personally responsible if any stated Release of Personal Jurisdiction cannot be reconsidered or annulled. communication be omitted without a dispensation from the Grand Its eff ect is to make the Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Brother Master; any violation of this rule shall render the Worshipful Master eligible to apply for advancement in another Lodge within this Grand so off ending liable to deposition from offi ce provided that stated Jurisdiction or other Sister Grand Jurisdiction or to otherwise to serve communication of Lodges may be omitted as authorized by Section as evidence of his having received the indicated degrees. 3401 of these Rules and Regulations.

Section 4701. Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues Not Section 3413. Precaution for Secrecy; Penalty. Every Lodge in this Permitted. Suspension from Masonry, for non-payment of dues, is a Grand Jurisdiction shall observe great care in the location of its Lodge violation of its laws, and cannot be permitted in this Grand Jurisdiction rooms, that it may be entirely safe from the approach of cowans and the jurisdiction. The only penalty that can be infl icted for such off ense eavesdroppers. To this end it shall observe that all windows and doors is "to strike from the roll". are secured against seeing or hearing, that fl oors be deafened, and all necessary precautions taken to secure absolute safety. A violation of this resolution by any Lodge, after due notice has been given, will be Section 5004. Requisites for Admission of Visitor From Another considered suffi cient cause for immediate withdrawal of its charter. Jurisdiction. Any visitor from another jurisdiction, unless personally known, applying for examination for admission to a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, shall be required to present a certifi cate of his Section 3504. Appeals for Aid to Be Endorsed by Grand Master. membership in the Lodge from which he hails and to present a receipt An appeal for aid purporting to emanate from a Lodge, either within or for current dues or other evidence of his good standing. Such receipt without this Grand Jurisdiction, shall not be acted upon by any Lodge for dues and certifi cate shall be authenticated as follows: unless such appeal bears the endorsement of the Grand Master. a. By the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge in which such Lodge is located, as to the regular standing of the Lodge.

Page 10 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 b. By the Secretary of the Lodge as to the Masonic standing of the then review the report and recommend to Grand Lodge the report Brother; and be accepted, rejected, or matters referred to other committees for c. By the signature of the Brother in whose name the certifi cate is further action. Section 2201 only requires the Grand Master and issued, for personal identifi cation. other lodge offi cers to submit their reports no less than two weeks prior to the Annual Communication in April. There is no provision/ process specifi ed in Section 2201 to submit interim reports. Section 5007. Visitation Forbidden by Unassociated, Suspended Given the history of Section 2107(j) and Grand Lodge’s use of one or Expelled Mason. Any Unassociated, Suspended or Expelled Mason Communication until changed, the committee recommends the shall not be permitted to visit any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. proposed change.

Section 8001. Liquor Forbidden on Lodge Premises (With ----- Exceptions). The sale or distribution of spirituous and/or malt liquors upon the premises at any Lodge, or the introduction of spirituous and/ Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies or malt liquors into any Lodge room within this Grand Jurisdiction Current provision: is hereby strictly prohibited unless required as an integral part of a Section 2211. Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies. There shall Masonic degree, ritual, order or ceremony, except as follows: be a Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies consisting of a minimum of fi ve (5) members. Annually, the Grand Master shall appoint one Section 8101. Proper Jewel for Past Master of Constituent Lodge. (1) new member to serve for a period of fi ve (5) years. Should a The proper jewel for the Past Master of a Constituent Lodge of this Grand vacancy occur, the Grand Master shall appoint a new member to fi ll Jurisdiction shall be a blazing sun within the square and compasses, the unexpired term. Additional members may be appointed to work the points extended on a quadrant, and the whole constructed either with the committee, however their term shall only be for one (1) year. of gold or silver. It shall be the duty of the committee to review: Masonic Protocol, the ritual for Opening and Closing Lodges, conferring degrees and all other ceremonies such as Installation of Offi cers, Actual Past Master’s Reason for changes: The committee had been requested to review degree, Table Lodge, Memorial Service, Dedication or Rededication the GLR&R’s to conform the regulations to refl ect the elimination of of Lodges or Lodge Buildings or others as may become necessary. territorial jurisdictions of lodges. The committee identifi ed those Proposed changes shall be submitted to Grand Lodge for approval references within Sections 3001 and 3208. The committee also noted at a regular communication or at a special communication called for inconsistency in the directives of these two sections when compared that purpose. to Sections 6100 and 6101. The committee is proposing a correction and cross reference, During this process the committee also identifi ed other references to Proposal: jurisdictions that were less than clear so corrections were made to the Section 2211. Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies. There shall applicable sections. be a Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies consisting of a minimum of fi ve (5) members. Annually, the Grand Master shall appoint one (1) new member to serve for a period of fi ve (5) years. Should a Current language: vacancy occur, the Grand Master shall appoint a new member to fi ll Section 2107. Prerogatives of the Grand Master. The prerogatives the unexpired term. Additional members may be appointed to work (personal right by virtue of and during continuance of offi ce) of the with the committee, however, their term shall only be for one (1) year. Grand Master are: It shall be the duty of the committee to establish the “Standard j. To exercise, temporarily, all the powers of the Grand Lodge during Work” consisting of the ritual for Opening and Closing Lodges and the interim between the sessions of the Grand Lodge, and subject to conferring degrees. Proposed changes to the Standard Work shall be its approval at the next session thereof. submitted to Grand Lodge for approval at a regular communication or at a special communication called for that purpose. Proposed change: The committee shall review and recommend changes to Masonic Protocol and all ceremonies such as Installation of Offi cers, Actual j. To exercise, temporarily, all the powers of the Grand Lodge Past Master’s degree, Table Lodge, Memorial Service, Dedication or during the interim between the Communications of the Grand Rededication of Lodges or Lodge Buildings or others as may become Lodge, and subject to its approval at the Annual Communication. necessary. Changes to ceremonies shall be approved by the Grand Master or his designee. Discussion: Reviewing the history of Section 2107(j) we determined this section Discussion: has been in place since at least February 1921 when Grand Lodge The Ritual and Ceremonies Committee has requested the changes had only one Communication each February. to its charge to clarify what ritual constitutes Standard Work while As currently worded, each Grand Master since April 1989 has been retaining the requirement of Grand Lodge to approve any changes required to report to Grand Lodge at the October communication his to that ritual. This change would provide the defi nition of Standard actions from installation to then. The process adopted in the Rules & Work. In addition, Section 2211 is referenced in other sections of the Regulations for the Grand Master to report to Grand Lodge is to issue Rules and Regulations as the source defi ning the Standard Work but his report to the Committee on Address & Reports whose members it does not have a defi nition of the same.

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 11 The Committee is also proposing a change to align the Rules and be received and laid upon the table until a Release of Personal Regulations to be consistent with current practice as seen in several Jurisdiction is obtained from the rejecting Lodge, if that Lodge still Polices and Procedures that state changes to other ceremonies (e.g. holds Personal Jurisdiction, and then proceed as in other cases. If Table Lodge) require the approval of the Grand Master. It would such Release of Personal Jurisdiction is refused, the Lodge receiving also allow the Grand Master to designate someone (e.g. the Deputy the new petition acquires no Personal Jurisdiction and has no right Grand Master) to act in his behalf to approve changes to ceremonies. to consider the petition until the release is granted or the Personal Jurisdiction of the rejecting Lodge expires. The petition should then be fi led and the fees returned. ----- Rules & Regulations proposed amendments concerning personal jurisdiction Section 4206. Rejected Petitioner or Rejected Candidate Procedure. No Lodge within this jurisdiction shall ballot for, or Discussion: confer any degrees upon a rejected petitioner or rejected candidate At the request of the Grand Secretary, the committee reviewed the petitioning another lodge until at least six months after such following Sections to address use of retaining personal jurisdiction rejection; nor then without the unanimous consent of the Lodge so as a means of precluding a petitioner from becoming a Mason, if rejecting or having personal jurisdiction. See Section 3313. qualifi ed.

The committee has made corrections to several sections to add Section 4207. Rejection Not to be Made Known. The rejection “rejected candidate” which had been omitted when amended in of a petitioner or rejected candidate for the degrees or for affi liation October 2012. shall not be made known. Such disclosure to the uninitiated, other Committee also recommends the petition, Form GL-2 to include a than the petitioner or candidate, will be considered as un-Masonic question “Have you ever petitioned another lodge, if yes, provide conduct and dealt with accordingly. Whenever such rejection occurs, name of lodge and date petition submitted.” it shall be the duty of the Worshipful Master to cause this section to Changes are noted in italics with the former term noted with a be read. strikethrough. ----- Rules & Regulations proposed amendment Section 3307. Lodge First Receiving Petition Holds Personal Current provision: Jurisdiction for One Year. Three Years. A Lodge which fi rst receives Section 3400. Communications, Stated or Special. The the petition acquires Personal Jurisdiction over the Petitioner and Communications of a Lodge are either stated (regular), special or retains such jurisdiction for a period of one (1) year. three (3) years. emergent (Lodge "emerges" from its meeting place to perform This Personal Jurisdiction shall be computed from the date that the Masonic work in public, e.g., burial or funeral service, church petition is fi rst read in the Lodge. attendance, cornerstone laying, etc.). Stated communications are those which are held on the day specifi ed in the By-Laws of the Section 3312. Rejected Petitioner, Rejected Candidate, Personal Lodge. Stated communications of the Lodge must be held at the Jurisdiction. A Lodge rejecting a petitioner or candidate retains Lodge room. Personal Jurisdiction over the petitioner or candidate for a period of one year (1) three (3) years computed from the date of the fi rst last Section 3405. Special Communication, Defi ned. Special rejection. communications are those which are held pursuant to the call of the Master. Section 3313. Rejected Petitioner, Rejected Candidate, Reapplication to Rejecting Lodge. A petitioner or candidate Section 3406. What Business May Be Done at a special rejected in any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction cannot renew Communication. Degrees may be conferred, and any matters other his petition until the expiration of six months from the date of his than those mentioned in Section 3403 can be acted upon at a special rejection. See Section 4206. communication of the Lodge, provided such matters be specifi ed in the call. Section 3314. Rejected Petitioner, Rejected Candidate, ReaApplication to Another Lodge. A petitioner or candidate, Section 3407. Special Communications, Where Held. Special rejected by a Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, cannot renew his Communications must be held at the Lodge room, or some other petition to another Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction until the place which has been previously authorized by a Grand Master’s expiration of six months from the date of his rejection. The Lodge Dispensation. Table Lodges may be held in the Lodge banquet facility receiving such petition must obtain a Release of Personal Jurisdiction without a Grand Master’s Dispensation provided that the banquet from the Lodge which holds same before acting on the renewed facility can be properly tiled. petition.

Section 3408. Communications of Lodge on Sunday Restricted. Section 3315. Procedure When Petition of Rejected Petitioner, Communications of a Lodge cannot be held on Sunday for any Rejected Candidate is Presented. When the petition of a petitioner purpose except as follows, in which instances emblems and regalia or candidate rejected in another Lodge is presented, it must may be worn:

Page 12 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 a. For the burial of deceased Brothers Section 3408. - Deleted b. For conducting memorial services for deceased Brothers Section 3413. Precaution for Secrecy; Penalty. Every Lodge in c. For the exercise of Masonic charity of a pressing character this jurisdiction shall observe great care in the location of any room d. For attending divine service used for a Communication, that it may be entirely safe from the e. For a public ceremony of wreath laying approach of cowans and eavesdroppers. To this end it shall observe f. For a public installation of offi cers. the room can be properly tiled; that all windows and doors are g. For any public ceremony where participation will enhance the secured against seeing or hearing; that fl oors be deafened, and all public image of Freemasonry, such as Cornerstone laying, Masonic necessary precautions taken to secure absolute safety. A violation of Building Rededication, etc. Such events require participation by this resolution by any Lodge, after due notice has been given, will be the Grand Lodge and the dispensation of the Grand Master. considered suffi cient cause for immediate withdrawal of its charter.

Section 3413. Precaution for Secrecy; Penalty. Every Lodge in Discussion: this jurisdiction shall observe great care in the location of its Lodge rooms, that it may be entirely safe from the approach of cowans and There are only two “Communications” provided for; Stated or Special. eavesdroppers. To this end it shall observe that all windows and doors If a lodge “Emerges” from the lodge room, with the exception of a are secured against seeing or hearing, that fl oors be deafened, and all funeral service or devine worship service as described in Section necessary precautions taken to secure absolute safety. A violation of 7013, it is doing so during either a Stated Communication or a Special this resolution by any Lodge, after due notice has been given, will be Communication. To eliminate confusion and add consistency the considered suffi cient cause for immediate withdrawal of its charter. committee is recommending these changes. Within Sections 3401 and 3407 the committee is recommending allowing meetings to be held in any room within the lodge provided Change to read as follows: the room complies with requirements of Section 3413 concerning Section 3400. Communications, Stated or Special. The being properly tiled and the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers. Communications of a Lodge are either stated (regular) or special. In addition, the committee recommends adding matching language contained in Section 3407 concerning meeting at another location upon grant of dispensation by the GM. Reference within Section Section 3401. Stated Communications for Regular Lodges; 3407 concerning a table lodge meeting at the lodge banquet facility Defi ned; Minimum Number of; Certain May Be Omitted; How would no longer be needed. These changes are intended to provide Changed. Stated communications are those which are held on clarity and more fl exibility to the lodge. the day and location specifi ed in the By-Laws of the Lodge. Stated communications of the Lodge must be held in a room meeting the The committee is recommending deletion of Section 3408 because requirements of Section 3413 or at some other place which has been the section derives its purpose based Christianity however, Masonry authorized by the Grand Master’s Dispensation. Lodges shall hold does not favor one religion over another. As such there should be at least one stated communication in each month, except that by no restriction on Masonic activities on any given day other than by special vote of a Lodge, communications may be omitted during determination of the members of a lodge. July and August, upon legal and religious holidays, Christmas Eve The committee is recommending a change to Section 3413 to conform and New Year's Eve, and upon the week of the annual Session of the to proposed changes in Sections 3401 and 3407, that precaution for Grand Lodge. Any stated communication may be changed by a vote secrecy applies to any room used for a Communication, as well as to of the Lodge upon due notice being given to all of the members of clarify a room can be properly tiled. the Lodge at least two weeks in advance of such changed dates. ----- Section 3405. Special Communication, Defi ned. Special Rules & Regulations proposed amendment communications are those which are held pursuant to the call of the Master. Current provision: Section 3414.

Section 3406. What Business May Be Done at a Special Section 3414. Permissible forms of communications. Written Communication. Degrees may be conferred, and any matters other communications may be delivered to a recipient by hand delivery, than those mentioned in Section 3403 can be acted upon at a special US mail, or by electronic means as specifi ed in the by-laws. Examples communication of the Lodge, provided such matters be specifi ed of electronic communications are facsimile, email and text message. in the call. The performance of a Masonic funeral or burial service If a lodge or other Masonic organization described in Section 3601 in accordance with Section 7012, and the attendance at a divine chooses to use electronic communications, a recipient who cannot worship in accordance with Section 7013, does not require opening or does not want to receive communications in this manner shall a Special Communication. receive a written copy by US mail. It shall be the responsibility of a brother to notify the Secretary of changes to mailing and electronic delivery addresses. Section 3407. Special Communications, Where Held. Special Requesting a dimit from a lodge in accordance with Subpart 46 may Communications must be held in a room meeting the requirements be delivered to a lodge by electronic means. of Section 3413, or at some other place which has been authorized by the Grand Master’s Dispensation. Notices and correspondence described in Subpart 60 shall be delivered to the recipient by US mail.

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 13 Change to read as follows: a. By being one of the petitioners to whom a charter is granted. Section 3414. Permissible forms of sending communications b. By receiving the degrees as a candidate, and afterward performing and documents. Written communications and documents (unless an act which evinces an intent to become a member of the Lodge specifi cally prohibited, i.e., copyright, etc.) may be delivered to a such as signing the Lodge By-Laws. recipient by hand delivery, US mail, or by electronic means as specifi ed c. By affi liation. (Must sign By-Laws, Section 4101). in the by-laws. Examples of electronic communications are facsimile, email and text message. If a lodge or other Masonic organization d. By reinstatement (see Subpart 44) described in Section 3601 chooses to use electronic communications, e. Upon surrender of a Charter, the Grand Master may assign a recipient who cannot or does not want to receive communications brother(s) in good standing who have become Non-Affi liated and documents in this manner shall receive a written copy by US Mason(s) to another lodge (or lodges). The Grand Master may mail. It shall be the responsibility of a brother to notify the Secretary waive the necessity of petitioning for affi liation. The lodge(s) of changes to mailing and electronic delivery addresses. shall retain the right to investigate and ballot on the assigned Requesting a dimit from a lodge in accordance with Subpart 46 may brother, however if the lodge takes no action within six months be delivered to a lodge by electronic means. from assignment, the assigned brother shall become a member of the lodge and those members will be deemed to have signed Notices and correspondence described in Subpart 60 shall be the lodge by-laws. delivered to the recipient by US mail. f. Upon approval of two or more lodges to merge or consolidate into a new lodge, members of lodge(s) ceasing to exist shall become ----- members of the new or continuing lodge. Committee on Legal Matters Grand Lodge Session October 2013 Discussion: Section 3800 – Dispensations Defi ned When a brother is dropped NPD or demits from a lodge, his lodge Current provision: membership is terminated. The committee noted determined the Section 3800. Dispensations Defi ned. A dispensation is an act of reinstatement of a brother, results in his acquiring membership instrument issued over the signature of the Grand Master authorizing in a lodge. To clarify the matter the committee recommends adding a Lodge to deviate from the Grand Lodge Rules and Regulations or new subsection (d). the By-Laws of the Lodge or to authorize a Lodge to participate in Proposed amendment 4100(e) would allow the Grand Master the public ceremonies, as well as for other extenuating situations. ability to step-in and fulfi ll the goals of GM’s Verplanck and Yohe of aff ording a brother membership in a lodge. Change to read as follows: Proposed amendment 4100(f) would codify existing practice/ Section 3800. Dispensations Defi ned. A dispensation is an understanding concerning the process of merging a lodge into instrument issued over the signature of the Grand Master. A another or consolidating two or more lodges into a newly chartered dispensation authorizes Masons, a Lodge or an entity described in lodge. Section 3601 to deviate from the Grand Lodge Rules and Regulations or their By-Laws, to participate in public events outside the lodge room, or other extenuating situations. The Garibaldi Masonic Club Discussion: The committee recommends changes in Section 3800 to expand invites you to join issuance of dispensations to an individual and to entities controlled MWGM Simon R. LaPlace by lodges. ----- and Ms. Jennifer King How Membership in Lodge is Acquired Executive Director of Current provision: The Masonic Charity Foundation Section 4100. How Membership in a Lodge is Acquired. for dinner Membership in a Lodge can be acquired: Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. a. By being one of the petitioners to whom a charter is granted. America – St. John’s Lodge b. By receiving the degrees as a candidate, and afterward performing an act which evinces an intent to become a member of the Lodge 3960 Main Street, Stratford such as signing the Lodge By-Laws. $15 per person c. By affi liation. (Must sign By-Laws, Section 4101). Italian Food, Italian Dessert, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee All Master Masons are welcome! Proposal: For reservations call: 203-228-4447 Section 4100. How Membership in a Lodge is Acquired. Membership in a Lodge can be acquired: or e-mail padulabruce@ yahoo.com

Page 14 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Clarifying the Landmarks without Changing Them by the Committee on Landmarks is not about political correctness, it is about Landmark No. 10 Masonic universality and the rightness of Landmark No. 10currently reads, “Under Landmark No. 1 everything we do. For the Committee it has Connecticut Law, lawful age is 18 years. That The committee has had intense discussion been a process of knocking off a few more of every Candidate must be a man of at least regarding the “denominational” nature of the rough edges from our imperfect ashlars. eighteen years of age and under no restraint of many of our fraternity’s writings as well as We hope you agree. liberty and well recommended.” some of the omissions and contradictions The Committee proposes the following: relating to our Landmarks, Rules and Landmark 8 “That every Candidate for Freemasonry must Regulations, and, in some cases, practices in Landmark (viii) currently states: “That be a man of lawful age as stated in the Rules the Connecticut Masonic jurisdiction. Much the Grand Lodge is the Supreme Governing and Regulations of Connecticut Freemasonry. of this has existed for many years, but little Body within its territorial jurisdiction.” The That he be under no restraint of liberty and had been done to address the issues. Committee suggestion is: "That the Grand well recommended.” Probably the most diffi cult Landmark to Lodge, which is comprised of all Master This change removes a “specifi c” age from consider was the fi rst. It currently states that Masons within its Grand Jurisdiction, is the the Landmarks and places that determination Connecticut Freemasons must have a: Supreme Governing Body within its territorial within the Rules and Regulations. Any future “Belief in the existence of a Supreme Grand Jurisdiction." considerations to changes of proper age could Being, in some revelation of His will, in The intent is twofold. The fi rst is directed be accomplished without further changes to a the Resurrection of the Body and in the at clarifying that the Grand Lodge authority Landmark. Immortality of the Soul.” excludes authority over the recognized Prince Brothers should know that the Committee The fi rst concern was not that it is clearly Hall Grand Lodge that co-exists within our on Landmarks has met for the past 18 months denominational in tone and content. The state. considering a variety of issues pertaining to fi rst concern was that, generally, a newly The second intent is to reinforce the the current Landmarks of Freemasonry for made brother is not told this until after he notion that every brother in Connecticut Connecticut. The Committee has visited lodges, is obligated. It is too late to solicit one’s makes up the Grand Lodge. Being represented Blue Lodge Councils, and included articles in agreement and consent to anything after by the Masters, Wardens, committeemen, the Connecticut Freemason publication, and has the fact. Therefore, regardless of the tone and as permanent members, we collectively offered reports at the Grand Lodge sessions. or content, the committee believes men determine the path that our Fraternity will This has been designed to solicit input from should be informed of the requirement of take. The Committee feels that insertion of brothers to include for the recommendations membership before they decide to join. this language will serve to remind all brothers being offered by the committee. The Committee was concerned about the that we participate in the process and that we Final recommendations were offered to denominational tone of the Landmark. It is are not dictated to by a select group. There is the craft in April, for a vote at the October generally understood that our fraternity was not an “us and them.” There is simply a “we,” session. There is still time to offer your opinion founded by men who held a Christian view meeting and parting on the level. at various meetings being conducted. You are of God. The nature of the differences that invited and encouraged to add your input into exist in the traditions of men, required a more Landmark 9 the discussion. “neutral” rendering. This led to the rephrasing Landmark 9 states: “The of this belief but reinforced the necessity of Lodge has the power to make a belief in God, and left that belief free of Masons, and to administer its own denominational infl uences. private affairs.” The Committee is  CONGRATULATIONS  Bro. Albert Mackey's fi rst landmark referred suggesting the following: to a “resurrection to a future life” expressing “That the Lodge has the power We congratulate these brothers who have the notion that Mason’s should work toward to make Masons and to administer perfecting ourselves now and forward. its own private affairs, in accordance achieved 50 years of Masonic membership. Moreover, while the phrase “resurrection with the Constitution, Rules and Albert I. Small ...... Annawon 115 of the body” could refer to that “house not Regulations of the Grand Lodge.” Carl W. Carlson ...... Ansantawae 89 made by hands, eternal in the heavens.” that It is important to understand George G. Krause ...... Ansantawae 89 meaning is already in our Landmark which that the Rules and Regulations of Jerry G. Olson ...... Coastal 57 refers to the “immortality of the soul.” our jurisdiction are made by us. Ansel L. Ross ...... Columbia 25 "Resurrection of the Body" is a clearly These are the things we, over time, John C. Akin...... Compass 9 Christian connotation resulting in some have conceded to each other as a Randolph W. Whaples Jr ...... Composite 28 brothers either being forced to ignore the means to maintain harmony and Raymond J. Zaugg ...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Landmark or rationalize their own beliefs in fairness within our fraternity. It is Norman C. Miller ...... Hartford Evergreen 88 order to remain Masons. The Committee’s the absolute right of each lodge Arthur A. Tanner ...... King Solomons 7 preference was to remove the denominational to govern its own private affairs, Charles E. Lowe Jr ...... Silas Deane 147 inference. so long as that operation does not Thomas E. Coons ...... St. Luke’s 48 The Committee understands that violate the broader directives to Vincent F. Tripodina ...... Temple 16 Freemasonry is not for everyone, but at the which we have all agreed to abide. Charles Karanian ...... Unity 148 same time, it should be made available to This language clarifi es any attempt Hayden A. Patten ...... Uriel 24 all men of good character that would freely to allow a lodge to abuse the true Robert C. Simmons ...... Uriel 24 embrace our principles, values, and beliefs. It intent of the Landmark.

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 15 Thanks to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge offi cers who showed up. Thanks to brothers from lodges across the state who showed up.

Thanks to the Past Grand Masters who showed up. Thanks to the town of Newtown. We salute your courage and for being strong.

SUPPORT THE GRAND MASTER’S APPEAL

My Grand Master’s Appeal asks for your donation to Masonic youth, Sandy Hook Family Grand Master’s Appeal Donations In Memory of… Relief Fund, and the Cardiac Research Institute of the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory. Brother Reginald Abbott Brother Kenneth A. Lester Brother Joseph Evans Arborio Brother Christopher Letz Last year, because of your thoughtfulness, The Brother George R. Atha Brother James B. MacKerracher Connecticut Freemasons Foundation continued Brother Harold Barnesly Brother John W. Morley to support Masonic charities, remember our William C. Bell Elizabeth D. Neumann Thanks to DeMolay and advisors who showed up. Thanks to Pyramid Shriners motor patrol who showed up. Masonic widows on the Masonicare campus, and Barbara Bullis Brother Frederick M. Osten benefi t other worthy causes. Again we ask your help, with a gift. Brother Raymond C. Burr Sr Past Masters of St. John’s No. 4 George Dulley Carman Brother Gordon V. Pierce “Freemasons have always given of themselves.” Brother John Cerino Andreas Rados Now is the time to help; no amount is too small to Brother Raymond G. Cook Charles H. Reeve Sr make a difference in our state, and to Freemasonry. Brother William K. DeGray WB Charles Reynolds You may designate your gift “in honor of” or “in RW Brother Carl G. Ek Brother Stillman H. Rogers memory of.” With your help, my expectations will be surpassed. Thank you for caring by giving Mary Emr Brother Ronald A. Ross to the Grand Master’s Appeal. Brother Robert F. Everest Brother Augur Russell Anne R. Ferguson your wife, Rosemarie Schmelzer Brother Frank J. Godwin Sr Ruth Shapleigh Gordon Halla Brother William L. Smith Brother Joseph Hanisko Frances Snedeker Simon R. LaPlace, Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother Ferd Hartog Mr. Harold C. Stidsen Sr Brother J. Barry Holmes Kathleen G. Swanson Brother Louis O. House III Brother Ronald C. Swanson Gifts may be sent to: Brother Wesley M. Hoyt Brother William H. Whitlock Sr The Connecticut Freemasons Foundation Shirley “Mom” Hunter Brother Richard Younger Sr. P.O. 69 Brother H. F. Klein Libby Zack Wallingford, CT 06492 Brother Joseph A. R. Landry Brother William D. Zeigler Thanks to Hiram Lodge No. 18 who showed up. Thanks to Pyramid clowns and the “big guy” who showed up. or online at www.ctfm.net

Page 16 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 17 Mentoring the Trade-Craft by William Edgeworth and self indulgent. that which is forbidden It is incumbent on all new Establishment of a mentoring is desired; that which petitioners to explore, and program is simple. One brother is secret is studied; that defi ne what they consider takes another and directs, which is rare is held relevant to an understanding of elaborates, and explains. This valuable.” If Masonry their new and unique venture brotherhood of mentorship has a secret, it is that called Freemasonry. It is also creates a desire for each of the “to be of use to others, a necessity that guidance and parties to view the craft as an Masonry must be of use support from all brothers, and examination of ourselves. to you.” especially an individual brother, The relationship between In mentoring, the explains, direct and, if necessary, mentor and student builds a compelling forces of William Edgeworth, left, with his mentor WB challenge the brother. This role friendship, and a kinship for the curiosity and human William R. Bonaminio, DaySpring Lodge No. of mentor is the cornerstone of fraternity germinates. A wonderful nature are brought 30, Hamden. His 45 years of experience has any lodge educational program. illumination takes place, and the together. The sprit and established a brotherhood of indissoluble bond. It is the cement which supports quest for “further light in Masonry” love of Masonry are the foundation of friendship, becomes a self illumination. The shared as the guided and guide excitement for questions, morality, and brotherly love. new brother builds his inner spirit step with newfound kinship. The explanations, and recitations. Time constraints can make and inner knowledge. newly initiated brother learns The foundation of mentoring individual instruction strained, A mentor presents a working incalculable enrichment, with is both ancient and celebratory. It but the relationship and guidance knowledge of procedures which the reassurance that Freemasonry is an exchange, an understanding of a mentor can facilitate the new may seem common to the rest is all and more than his initial between a novice and a seasoned brother to a better understanding of the lodge. He may issue praise belief. individual, whereby each of the degrees and protocols in or criticism, but always with the Without a mentor, the search becomes part of the circle; each a lodge. It also gives him the mindset that, with his help, the for answers becomes a futile becomes a working tool to the working tools to challenge him in brother may take a seat among attempt to understanding. With craft. Maintaining, discovering, his journey. the offi cers or even progress to a mentor, the absence of doubt and polishing them into that In his new Masonic world, Worshipful Master. allows the application of clarity. which makes good men better. a new brother often has simple Within a Masonic lodge A mentor is a teacher with In these fast, and, at times, questions; where do I sit, how do building are books, charts, and experience, knowledge, and disconnected days, a motoring I tie my apron, or what degree are fl iers. Some lodges can access history; a lodge reference book relationship is needed at we opening on? Easily answered, electronic media, or there may just waiting to be opened by the the forefront of every lodge but who does he ask? even be a Masonic research library. new brother. educational program. A mentor Lodge education and Masonic Yet, at the threshold of that open Mentoring is badly needed is the catalyst by which a new study is imperative for the faithful door stands the mentor. in lodges where stagnation brother has the ways and means discharge of ritual, but also to aid “Men are men the world over. threatens to become the norm. by which the brotherhood of the craft from becoming stagnate That which is hidden is sought; Mentoring creates a new found Freemasonry is spread. Child Development Center Earns National Accreditation by Penny O'Neill our community that children staff, interacting with The Masonicare Child enrolled in our program receive Masonicare residents Development Center (MCDC) exceptional care and superior several times a month located on the Masonicare campus early learning experiences.” Ms. through a host of special in Wallingford was one of the fi rst Rawling-Plummer is also pleased activities and programs. early childhood programs to earn to announce the center will be To earn NAEYC’s accreditation from the National celebrating its 25th anniversary in accreditation, the Association for the Education of October. director and staff Young Children (NAEYC) and The MCDC was established 25 worked tirelessly over was recently accredited for the fi fth years ago to provide care for children the past year, preparing consecutive time. NAEYC is the of Masonicare employees as well hundreds of pages Children and staff enjoy a day out at the nation’s leading organization of as those from the community. of documents for the Masonicare Child Development Center. early childhood professionals. Typical children and those with accreditation visit. “We’re both pleased and special needs, from six weeks old Under Ms. Rawling- proud to be accredited by to the age of fi ve, are cared for in a Plummer’s leadership, be subject to unannounced visits NAEYC and to be acknowledged warm and nurturing environment. the MCDC achieved its highest during the fi ve-year accreditation for our ongoing dedication to In addition, the children accreditation rating to date, scoring period. achieving the highest standards participate in an intergenerational 100% in 8 out of the 10 program To learn more about the possible,” said director Darlene program developed by childcare standards that are measured and Masonicare Child Development Rawling-Plummer. “NAEYC staff and Masonicare Health 93% or better for the two remaining Center, contact Ms. Rawling- accreditation assures families in Center’s recreational therapy standards. The MCDC will also Plummer at 203-679-5935. Page 18 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Have the Power to DONATE LIFE SM Morris, the Organ Donor Cat, and the Masonic Open House Day by Richard F. Denno improve up to 50 lives.” Morris was On Saturday, October 19, put on a postcard, with the Organ and Freemasons will hold an Open House Tissue Donor Awareness committee’s Day throughout Connecticut and New information on the back. Then it was England. It is an excellent opportunity put on a fl yer that lodges could make for area men to learn more about what copies and distribute at the Open Freemasonry is, and consider joining House. our fraternity. To test the fl yer’s effectiveness, it At this year’s Open House, the was sent out to Donate Life Organ Masonic Organ and Tissue Donor Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Awareness program will play a throughout the country. The response signifi cant role in showing our was an overwhelming “I love it!” communities the service programs Hopefully, Morris’s warm, friendly that Freemasons are involved with. and furry approach will bring a smile Assisting us this year will be a real to your face. and those of our Open ‘warm & fuzzy’ new addition, Morris, House guests. We encourage you to the organ donor cat. His message is a visit www.donatelifenewengland.org, ‘softer’ way of expressing a very serious and learn more about this important need in Connecticut, registering our lifesaving need and register online. brothers and neighbors as organ/ Have a fantastic Open House Day tissue/eye donors. Over 120,000 at your lodge. patients are currently on the organ donor wait list. Every day, nore than eighteen patients die waiting for that organ transplant that could save their life, or greatly it. The ‘Morris the Donor Cat’ idea started in a very simple way. After taking a photo of Morris, he was adopted from the Protectors of Animals, www.poainc.org, a year ago. He is gentle, friendly, and cuddly. Morris is all of that and much more! The slogan came during a DEE’S ANTIQUES sleepless night, EXPERIENCED ANTIQUE DEALER WILL BUY “My name Collectibles, China, Old Furniture, Paintings, Silver is Morris – I Coins, Jewelry, Clocks, Books, and Picture Frames have 9 lives. Estates Liquidated and Purchased Outright As a registered Estate and Insurance Appraisals organ and Over 40 years of Experience tissue donor, Call: Thomas Spratta (203) 235-8431 you can save/ 600 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 19 Is Your Lodge Ready for the October 19 Open House Program? That’s right — Saturday, What area lodges would like advertising and public relations these banners can be used to draw October 19 is the statewide Open assistance with: have been created and can be found attention to your Open House House program. Coordinated - Local advertising at openhouse.ctfreemasons.net. Program. Additionally, several with Open House programs in - Local public relations An article about how to use Patch helpful and informative videos of other New England states, this - Assistance with planning an to promote your event is also presentations that were given at year’s Open House program Open House included. Your lodge should also prior Open House seminars have will be promoted statewide have at least two banners: "Open been fi lmed and uploaded to the with updated radio advertising Several templates for local House" and "Donate Life." Both of new Open House website. messages, public relations, and social media templates for lodges to use to promote their event, What lodges said worked best for their Open House Program: and a new website for lodges and visitors alike to visit for - Providing food for visitors more information: openhouse. - Inviting friends and family members to visit ctfreemasons.net. - Advertising in the local newspaper This past year the Masonic - Banners and signs to note the Open House – Holding a CTCHIP or Organ and Tissue Donor program Awareness Committee surveyed during Open House lodges regarding their Open - Co-marketing with a local event (apple festival, town celebration) House programs to determine - Collecting donations (food, clothing) what areas they would like - Holding a lodge event (pumpkin festival) – Building tours and historical presentations – High School assistance with, and what worked team participation (robotics) – Appendant body participation (Shriners’ clowns, small cars) best for their specifi c Open House program. - Discussions with visitors and distribution of Masonic literature “Hood Opening” is a big deal for National Camping Travelers! by Pat Kalinauskas seemingly mesmerized by the whirring of the fan and the belts. The “Hood opening” resounded across the campground and several scene was a like a Norman Rockwell moment . . . portraying small- men and one engine savvy woman made a beeline toward Bro. Carl town American life reminiscent of a less complicated world. Zinn’s big baby blue Freightliner. Dwarfi ng every Dodge, Ford, and Founded by Masons, National Camping Travelers is a family Chevy truck in the campground, the Freightliner pulls the Zinn’s 5th camping club that has old-fashioned values based on the tenants wheel camper around the states with ease. Campers know a really of Masonry. Members and their families enjoy activities for all ages good truck to haul a “rig” is essential. It’s not that one man tries to and build long-lasting friendships. NCT has chapters throughout outdo the other. There are just preferred ways of hauling. the United States and Canada. Connecticut One Chapter 6, NCT, There is something about an engine that draws men to stand has local charitable projects that include The Masonic Charity around an open truck hood. National Camping Travelers (NCT) Foundation’s Quality of Life Fund, local food banks, and toys for had its fi rst spontaneous hood opening a few years ago when Bro. needy children at Christmas. Tom McGuire bought a new “quiet” diesel truck. A dozen of Tom’s NCT’s next campout is October 18-20 with a turkey roast and brother Masons stood around the engine, looking, listening, and Halloween costume parade for the young and young-at-heart on Saturday, October 19. If you would like to join us, reservations are absolutely required. For more information about the events and NCT, please contact Bros. Paul Curry at [email protected], Norm Gobel at ngobelle@ aol.com, Brad Ross at [email protected], Bill Milton at wmilton@snet. net, or visit the NCT national website, www.gonct.org. Become an Honorary DeMolay! DeMolay Auvergne Grand Master’s Class in honor of MW Simon R. LaPlace for Master Masons who did not have the opportunity to join DeMolay. Petition online at www.ctdemolay.com Sunday, October 13 • 4:00 p.m. The hood goes up on Bro. Carl Zinn’s Freightliner and the heads of the New Haven Masonic Temple, 285 Whitney Avenue National Camping Travelers poke in to see and ask, “What’s she got?” Page 20 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Valley of New Haven, A.A.S.R. by Michael L. Castroll The 2013 Fall Reunion both the 4° and the 14°. Game 06704. All proceeds will benefi t weekend, we are back at our labors, is off and running! Before time is 7:30 p.m. for the start the Supreme Council Almoner’s on Monday evening, October 14. starting the last class of the of the 4°. Candidates and cast Fund. This event is open to all The Valley of Bridgeport promises Northern Masonic Jurisdiction should plan to be present well Master Masons, so do not miss a wonderful portrayal of the 17°. bicentennial celebration, there ahead of time for the degree. this opportunity! There is no reason to doubt that is more to tour and taste, as we The °, or Master Traveler, is Our Open House takes it will be anything but a sterling visit two of Litchfi eld County’s merely the fi rst step toward further place the very next day. After the performance. fi nest wineries, Sunset Meadows light in the Scottish Rite. Thrice Vineyards in Goshen and Potent Master Robert J.Knowles is Connecticut Valley Winery in looking forward to greeting you. League Billiards at Sphinx Shrine New Hartford. Two private rooms After the 4° is concluded, all are will host us to taste their brands, invited to the banquet hall for enjoy cheese and crackers, as well pizza. Following our collation, it as other foods. Packing your own is back to work as TPM Knowles’ lunch is advisable for heartier offi cer corps confers the 14°. appetites. To reserve your place This Fall Reunion’s schedule on the bus for this adventure, you has a more enhanced feature, as are asked to call: Charles Tirrell the degree schedule for all of the at 203-215-5305, Steve Allinson other valleys is also displayed. at 203-687-7984, or Tom Beck at This will enable prospects to 203-668-2821. The event is open make sure they are not left out to ladies, prospects, and guests. because of confl icts with our On Sunday afternoon, the valley’s schedule. October 6, we will hike to the Ill. David L. Sharkis, 33° Valley of Waterbury for the and Ill. Active, Bruce Work, 33° Dyslexia Awareness Walk. It is invite everyone to a production two miles from start to fi nish. of “Martin and Max” on Friday, Presents the 2013 James Royal Case Fellowship The fi nish line is the Waterbury October 11, at 7:00 p.m., at the to Timothy Hogan Masonic Temple where auditorium of the Hartog Center Saturday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. at the refreshments are served and at Ashlar Village, in Wallingford. New Haven Masonic Temple, 285 Whitney Avenue, New Haven awards are handed out. Martin and Max will prove even Dinner $25, reservations required Any prospects who have not though Supreme Council rules found their way to signing a prohibit the Deputy and Active Bro. Hogan’s lecture is free and open to the public petition are more than welcome from performing ritual they have WB Timothy Hogan, to come to the New Haven not lost their touch. Admission of author and international Masonic Temple, home to the $25, payable to The Connecticut lecturer on the Western Valley of New Haven on Monday Council of Deliberation, can be Esoteric Tradition. evening, October 7, when E.G. forwarded to David L. Sharkis, Storer Lodge of Perfection confers 26 Reid Street, Waterbury, CT Information and reservations to Seth Strohecker, 203-816-1683 or David Mason 203-988-8244

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES

The Medicare Open Enrollment period will be October 15 – Dec. 7, 2013 for plans effective January 1, 2014. As a Connecticut Mason who may want to use Masonicare services now or in the future, you might fi nd it helpful to know which Commercial insurance companies SSunday,unday, OOctoberctober 6 Masonicare has a contractual relationship with. These include: DDyslexiayslexia AAwarenesswareness WWalk,alk, WWaterburyaterbury Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Coventry, Oxford, Yale and Multiplan. MMonday,onday, OctoberOctober 7 If you are considering a Medicare Advantage program, we have 44°° aandnd 114°4° relationships with Aetna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Wellcare. There are also many small commercial carriers whom Masonicare FFriday,riday, OOctoberctober 1111 accepts. To be sure, you can call the Masonicare HelpLine at ““MartinMartin andand MMax”ax” HHartogartog CCenter,enter, AAshlarshlar VVillage,illage, WWallingfordallingford 888-679-9997.

FForor ffurtherurther iinformation,nformation, ppleaselease ccontactontact Please remember, you have a choice – and should you choose a VValleyalley SSecretaryecretary IIll.ll. VVernonernon K.K. Cleaves,Cleaves, 33°33° atat 203-269-0336203-269-0336 carrier not mentioned above or verifi ed by our HelpLine, Masonicare oorr aanyny mmemberember ooff tthehe VValley.alley. may not be able to be your provider for those services.

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 21 Valley of Hartford, A.A.S.R. From the desk of David R. Blythe, Sr., 33°, Valley Secretary

This fall, the Valley of enjoy an old fashioned Hart’s Hartford will wrap up the year SCOTTISH RITE Turkey Farm dinner as the long celebration of the 200th CELEBRATING train travels the shores of Lake Anniversary of the Scottish 1813 – 2013 Winnipesaukee for prime foliage Rite Supreme Council, NMJ, viewing. This trip sold out early, with its fall degree season. On 200th YEAR so if you plan on attending Thursday, October 1, the Valley OF BROTHERHOOD future Family Life trips be sure of Hartford will portray the 4° to make your reservations early. and 9°, the 14° and 15° on The Connecticut Scottish Thursday, October 26, and the evenings, or on Consistory Day? in Ashler Village, Wallingford. Rite testimonial to honor our 18° on Thursday, November Take part in the fellowship and Admission is $25 and all new 33° members, including 14. All of these degrees will be brotherhood that the Scottish proceeds benefi t the Supreme Ill. Earl S. Evans, MSA, 33°, portrayed in the Ill. Warren J. Rite offers. If you are not already Council’s Almoner’s Fund. The from the Valley of Hartford, Blessing, 33°, auditorium at the a Scottish Rite Mason and have program is only open to Master will be on Saturday, October Ill. Edward Mosley White, 33°, not yet submitted an application, Masons. A reception will follow 19. The 33° nominees will also Scottish Rite Cathedral, 207 applications will be accepted up at 8:30 p.m. If you would like be introduced that evening, Deming Street in Newington. until 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, to attend, make checks payable including the Valley of Hartford The fall degrees conclude October 10. You will need a to “The Connecticut Council nominee, Bro. Gordon C. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 Blue Lodge dues card or a of Deliberation” and mail to Willoughby, Jr. The event will when all Scottish Rite Valleys letter from the lodge secretary David L. Sharkis, 26 Reid Street, be at The Gallery Restaurant, in Connecticut participate in a stating that you are a member Waterbury, CT 06704. in Glastonbury, and is open to joint Scottish Rite Reunion at the in good standing. If you still On Saturday, October 12, the anyone. Advance reservations Masonic Building, 285 Whitney have questions, please contact Valley will take its fall Family are required with a deadline of Avenue in New Haven. The 32° me at the Valley of Hartford at Life bus trip – a fall foliage trip October 10. If you wish to attend will be portrayed with a cast 860-666-0712 or e-mail your to Meredith, New Hampshire. please contact the Valley offi ce from all three Consistories. The questions to [email protected]. They will board a train and for more information. 220, Princes of Libanus, will be Applications can be obtained by portrayed in a musical banquet visiting our Valley of Hartford form by visiting brethren from website: www.valleyofhartford.org the Valley of Boston. More Other fall highlights include details about Consistory Day a performance of the Masonic can be found in the October- play Martin and Max – A Story November-December issue About Fulfi lling Your Obligation, of our quarterly publication, performed by Deputy for The View of the Valley, or in Connecticut, Ill. David L. Sharkis, the November issue of this 330, and Ill. Bruce T. Work, newspaper. 330, Active for Connecticut, on Why not plan on joining October 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the us this fall for our Thursday auditorium of the Hartog Center

The Vision of the Scottish Rite: “We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfi lls our Masonic obligation to care for our members” As The Scottish Rite Celebrates 200 Years Of Brotherhood, Be A Part Of It All As A Member Of The Fall Class Applications for the 2013 Fall Class will be accepted until October 10, 2013 See what we have to offer by visiting our website: www.valleyofhartford.org

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, or would like a copy of Scottish Rite Informational DVD Contact David Blythe Sr., 33°, Valley Secretary, at the Valley of Hartford Offi ce 860-666-0712, or [email protected] or visit our Valley Website: www.valleyofhartford.org

Page 22 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 The Ten Commandments of Healthy Living a gym or on high-tech exercise machines, but of surviving or A Personal Roadmap staying active can be achieved by incorporating reducing the small changes in your everyday routine. For injuries from a by Dr. Steven Angelo instance, why not schedule a half hour a day collision. As an internal medicine physician, I am to walking outside or through the halls of your I shall often asked by patients to boil down the workplace? Why not take the stairs? Why not fi nd ways to keys to healthy living to an easy-to-follow park a little farther from the entrance to the meditate/ list. The “Ten Commandments” listed below shopping center? In the long run, these little create a are my attempt to do just that. Genetics and changes will add up to an overall improvement positive uncontrolled environmental factors certainly in your health and well-being. outlook. play a role in a person’s health but adhering to I shall limit excessive alcohol intake. For Meditation Dr. Steven Angelo these Ten Commandment as best as possible most people, a glass of wine per day (if your is not just for will certainly go a long way towards putting doctor approves) is probably fi ne and has some practitioners of the odds in your favor. evidence-based health benefi ts. However, an Yoga but can be enjoyed by anyone with a few I shall stop smoking. While everyone average of 2 or more alcoholic drinks per day minutes to spare. It simply involves clearing the thinks of lung cancer or emphysema as the for a man or 1 or more alcoholic drinks a day mind of all concerns and worries and focusing major health risks of smoking, smoking is also for a woman is considered excessive alcohol on a single relaxing thing for a set period of a major risk factor for stroke, heart attacks, use. This means that the health problems time. We do this when we are enjoying a heart failure and cancers of almost every other associated with alcohol such as liver damage, favorite hobby or past-time like gardening or part of the body. And it’s never too late to quit. stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure begin knitting or even in the midst of exercising. And Risks of certain smoking-related conditions to rise once these amounts are surpassed. Of never underestimate the power of a positive might not return all the way to baseline but course, these are general guidelines and there outlook: the “glass half full” mentality has they will certain decrease signifi cantly. is some leeway but these numbers should be been strongly linked to longer life spans. I shall maintain a healthy weight. Everyone kept in mind in regards to alcohol ingestion I shall make time to enjoy my friends and should know their Body Mass Index or BMI – a and how it might possibly affect your health. family. Strong supportive relationships with scoring system that lets you know if you are at I shall see my doctor on a regular basis in friends and family are not only enjoyable but a healthy weight or not. Once you know your regards to screening for high blood pressure, also strongly linked to better health outcomes height and weight, simply enter them into one diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, age and longer life spans. of the many online calculators available. If your and gender-specifi c cancer screenings and An excellent website with more information BMI indicates you are overweight or obese, diet vaccinations. about healthy living is http://www.cdc.gov/ and exercise will be your main areas of attack. I shall take care of my mouth. Good healthyliving/. I shall try to stay away from the center of oral hygiene and regular cleaning are key to the grocery store. What’s typically in the center keeping your mouth in good shape and of the grocery store? Processed foods with lots avoiding tooth loss and gum disease. It of preservatives and simple carbohydrates! might also reduce your chances of heart What’s typically in the periphery of the store? disease, given a recently discovered link Fresh vegetables, fruits and lean meats/fi sh between the two. which should be the main staples of your diet. I shall always wear my seatbelt. I shall stay active. We are unfortunately Motor vehicle accidents are a major a sedentary society, often sitting at desks all cause of death and life-changing injuries day and relying too heavily on automobiles, in our country. Fastening your seatbelt escalators and elevators to get around. Most is the single most important measure people think of exercise as only being done in you can take to improve your chances Connecticut Freemasonry MENU 2013 Joint Ladies at the Table Cheese and Fruit A coordinated event of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut AF&AM, Soup & Crackers Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth; Salad w/raspberry dressing Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Connecticut F&AM; and Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Chicken Françoise Saturday, November 9th, 2013 • 4:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour (cash Bar) ✦ 5:00 p.m. Dinner (Lactose free Chicken breast available) Knapp Auditorium – Hartog Activities Center • Ashlar Village – Wallingford, Connecticut Cheesecake w/fresh mixed berries (Fresh Fruit available) $35.00 PER PERSON LIMITED SEATING • ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 25 Tickets will be held at the door • Semi-Formal Attire (coat and tie for men) Coffee & Tea Wine and Juice for Toasts Make check payable to: “GRAND LODGE OF CONNECTICUT, A.F. & A.M.” and send to: LADIES AT THE TABLE, P.O. BOX 250, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 – Proceeds going to The Masonic Charity Foundation SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS MUST BE NOTED WHEN MAKING RESERVATION For more information contact Brian Beals • [email protected] or 860-620-4102

October 2013 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. Edward Rayner ...... Acacia 85 Egbert B. Inman Jr ...... Moriah 15 George F. Goetz Jr ...... Amos Beecher 121 Albert E. Dexter Jr ...... Old Well 108 Richard S. Hosking ...... Ansantawae 89 Paul K. Jensen ...... Sequin-Level 140 James A. Schofi eld ...... Ansantawae 89 Alan S. Lindquist ...... Sequin-Level 140 Raymond M. Turrell Jr ...... Brainard 102 Walter J. Magee ...... Sequin-Level 140 Samuel D. Pierson ...... Compass 9 Arthur P. Browning ...... Somerset-St. James 34 Robert K. Saxton ...... Composite 28 Thomas J. Davis ...... Somerset-St. James 34 Paul Nelkin ...... Cosmopolitan 125 William F. Knipple ...... St. Peter's 21 Robert E. Miller ...... Estuary 43 Brian R. Powers...... St. Peter's 21 Donald E. Quint ...... Hartford Evergreen 88 Joseph A. Hanzel ...... Union 31 Christopher R. Chambers ...... Manchester 73 Frederick N. Whittemore Jr ...... Village 29 Gordon McGowan ...... Manchester 73 Pasta Profi ts for Sandy Hook Families by Chris Martinelli 18, Sandy Hook, the following the brothers were raising would goods to the event. Their Last December when a crazed week to see what support they directly benefi t the families of generosity was matched by gunman shot and killed children could give their brothers. Hiram the tragedy. Laurel Party Shop who donated in Sandy Hook, brothers at Lodge was beginning to raise Liberty-Continental pledged the center pieces, and a local Liberty-Continental Lodge No. funds, with a distinct difference its support. The cause began a non-profi t organization brought 76, Waterbury, felt a call to from the donations raised venture, not only to help raise in inner-city youth to serve and arms. They visited Hiram Lodge through United Way. The funds funds, but it formed bonds of clean up. fellowship that went beyond Matched with the line- Masonic obligations. cooking of Eric Soderburg, This past April, Liberty- Brother Joe Lantiere brought Continental Lodge held a his table magic and John Voket benefi t pasta dinner to raise provided music. All together Please join us for the funds for what Hiram Lodge Liberty-Continental Lodge No. was spearheading. The brothers 76 raised $600 for the Hiram Masonic Family found out the community was Lodge initiative. The brothers just as willing to help out for a of Liberty-Continental felt good cause. Bozzuto’s, a family- good doing their basic Masonic Autumn Gathering owned wholesale distributor, obligation of helping brothers, Friday, November 8, 2013 donated 100 pounds of pasta, and because they were assisting sauce, meatballs, and paper friends. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Masonicare Health Center 22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT

• Social time, hors d’oeuvres • Recognition of Veterans • Tours of Masonicare Health Center

R.S.V.P. to Bro. Carl Anderson at 203-679-6917

Dedication of Newly Renovated Chapel, made possible by donations to The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut.

www.masonicare.org Music was a pleasant backdrop for the pasta dinner held by Liberty- Continental Lodge No. 76 to raise funds for Sandy Hook survivors. Page 24 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 FROM THE SOUTHWEST OF ASIA TO THE EAST OF THE LODGE My story of transition through Freemasonry and how the craft can help other veterans by WB Daniel Adams was very uplifting. Then, the crowd left and superstructure I am a combat veteran who served two tours the brothers sat and waited for me to close the of Freemasonry? in Afghanistan with the Connecticut Army lodge in due form. As all past masters know, Now we have National Guard. this is truly an eye-opening moment. But, once the opportunity I was raised as a Master Mason at America- I got adjusted to the chair, things began to get to bring this St Johns No. 8, Stratford, in November 2004. comfortable. I had a very strong corps of offi cers individual into Upon learning of my DeMolay experience, to support me and, outside of the lodge; I had the brotherhood WB Daniel Adams they asked me to serve as Junior Steward two found a full-time job. I even managed to bring of the craft. months after being raised. the director of the company I now worked for While the veteran can meet with other In January 2006, I left for my fi rst tour in into the fraternity. veterans to talk about time in the service, Afghanistan, returning in May 2007. With my Now some might question how was a bringing the veteran into a lodge allows him to next scheduled deployment two and a half soldier with two years spent away in a combat meet new people with different experiences, and years away, I was leery of taking an offi ce again, zone was able to come back to become the would he not be better served by talking with so I helped where I could, and volunteered to Master his lodge. My experiences with DeMolay different people with different perspectives? take on various parts, and was even offered and as an NCO in the Army had given me a The greatest times I have had in lodge were the chance to sit in the East for an Entered sense of initiative to take charge of a situation. talking with doctors, lawyers, teachers, actors, Apprentice degree. But that question is too narrow in scope. The and other professional men. Where else can a Much to my surprise, as my next deployment more pressing inquiry is: Did the craft assist young man with only Army training have deep drew near, the brothers elected me as Junior a returning combat veteran in adapting to conversations with those who have years of Warden, even though I would not be there civilian life? education and professional training? during the term. It was a great honor, but I While many organizations may gather During my year in the East, I had a lawyer never thought I would continue in line. veterans together, the issue remains; what as Junior Warden, a retired police offi cer and I was wrong. When I returned in November do they actually do for the veteran to help Past District Deputy as Treasurer, a retired coast 2011, WB Tim Quinn, the Senior Warden and readjust? While the VFW and American guardsman for Secretary, a small business owner Worshipful Master-elect grabbed me by the Legion are places for veterans to congregate, and Rotary Club member as Senior Warden, a shoulders and looked me over. Then he said, what services or counseling are offered? The boiler operator and Past Master as my Clerk of “Dan, you came back in one piece and you have Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is good the Works, and a doctor as my Junior Steward! no holes in you. You’re up for election to Senior for those who have been injured in the service, These circumstances may not be common, Warden. Look well to the West my brother and and it excels at fi ling disability claims with the but they do shed some light on what be ready for the EA degree in January.” Veterans Administration, but it does nothing to Freemasonry has to offer, especially to those That was quite the welcome home. show the veteran what to do as a civilian. who are lost and looking for guidance. Am Within a month I was elected, and installed On the other hand, there is Freemasonry. I suggesting that we hand out petitions to in the West as the Senior Warden and was The fraternity offers nothing in the way of all veterans reaching the end of their time in participating in an Entered Apprentice degree. health insurance, assistance with VA benefi ts, service? No. But while other organizations may This was no gentle break-in, but I knew that burial benefi ts, or job offers. Instead, it boast about helping veterans, we can truly offer it was necessary for both the lodge, and more demands service and conformity from those something unique. There seems to be a synergy importantly, for me. who join. Potential members are informed that between the type of men we need to fi ll our During my second tour, I realized I had they will gain no benefi t from our organization ranks and what returning veterans both need changed. I do not know if it was the experiences other than camaraderie and the occasional and can offer. I had been exposed to during both tours, the kitchen duty. There are no promises of wealth While Freemasonry cannot fi ll every void a length of time I had been away from home, or assistance to one’s social standing. veteran may have, we can take him by the hand, or both. My temper had become signifi cantly The fraternity takes their fees, puts them point to the Three Great Lights of Freemasonry, shorter, I had diffi culty concentrating and through the degrees, and then asks if they and urge upon him that he faithfully direct his sleeping, my memory had become noticeably would like to take an offi ce in the lodge. steps through life by the Light he there shall degraded, and arthritis had begun to affect me. Nothing more is offered than service and fi nd, and he there shall fi nd it. I was also unemployed. sacrifi ce…on the surface. But the true Through all this, however, I kept attending power of Freemasonry lies within the lodge. I was the Senior Warden; the second in inculcation of its tenets through beautiful charge, and I couldn’t just walk into lodge and ceremonies and lectures. Masonry teaches watch. I had a part in every communication and an important lesson. I had to take responsibility in the Worshipful How can this help the returning Master's absence. combat veteran? He has just left the A year later, I was elected Worshipful Master massive structure of the military. This man and installed. It was truly a signifi cant moment. is now separated from a brotherhood built It was the realization of all the hard work and through the stress and trials of service and sacrifi ce. The wave of accomplishment and joy warfare. What if we fi lled this gap with the October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 25 The Brandt Nursing Scholarship: An Investment into the Future of Healthcare New and continuing recipients of the practice are a foundation of who we are as with a Masonic organization, either as a Norma J. Brandt Nursing Scholarship a healthcare organization. We not only care member or as a child or grandchild of a were honored August 23 at a reception at for patients, but we also have an obligation member. As well, employees must be eligible Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford. to care for our future healthcare providers for benefi ts and employed by Masonicare for The annual luncheon, which celebrates the as well. The Brandt Scholarship gives us the a minimum of one year. All applicants must nursing profession as well as the generosity opportunity to support others in their dreams display a passion and aptitude for the nursing of a longtime Mason, was attended by of becoming a nurse.” profession. Masonicare staff, Masonic dignitaries, The Norma J. Brandt Scholarship Fund This year’s new scholarship recipients scholarship winners, and family members. was made possible by a generous gift to The include Christina Curtiss (Masonicare Health “At Masonicare, the importance of Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut Center), Kelly Fayad (MHC), Alyssa Jones education is really a key to our mission,” from Bro. John O. Brandt, Jr. of Pomfret (MHC), Alexis Martowski (daughter of Francis said Melinda J. Schoen, vice president of Center, in loving memory of his wife, Norma. Martowski, LPN at MHC), Lindsay Miller Masonicare Health Center administration Norma was a registered nurse and an active (granddaughter of Bro. Charles R. Miller, and chair of the Brandt Scholarship selection member of both the Order of the Eastern Fidelity-St. John’s Lodge No. 3, Fairfi eld, and committee. “The quality of care and ethics of Star (where she was Past Matron of Betty Lady Martha Chapter No. 103, OES; and Nana Putnam Chapter No. Gray Taylor Miller, Lady Martha Chapter No. 106) and the Order of 103, OES), Thomas Murray (MHC employee the Amaranth (Past Royal and son of Maureen Murray, RN at MHC) Matron of Rainbow Court and Nicole Searfass (MHC). No. 20). Her legacy of Continuing scholarships were awarded caring for others endures to Casey Fiola (daughter of Sandra Fiola, through this scholarship Masonicare Home Health & Hospice), fund created to provide Brianna Grills (granddaughter of Jeanette fi nancial assistance to Theiler, RN, Masonicare Home Health & qualifi ed individuals who Hospice), Stephen Murphy (grandson of the are pursuing a career in late Bro. Richard G. Murphy, Past Master, nursing. Warren Lodge No. 51, Portland), Nikki Stone To qualify for the (daughter of Phyllis Stone, RN at MHC) and scholarship, applicants Carla White (Masonicare at Newtown). must either be a Throughout her busy nursing career, Masonicare employee, Norma touched the lives of many people with the child or grandchild of her kindness and compassion. She would be Bro. John O. Brandt, Jr., center, is joined by new and continuing a Masonicare employee, proud to know that so many aspiring nurses recipients of the Norma J. Brandt Scholarship or have some affi liation are trying to follow her example. Thumbs Up for Direct Dine Program by Penny O'Neill only improves the dining experience, On Thursday, August 29, a much- but gives our residents the opportunity anticipated event was held at Masonicare to socialize and make new friends as Health Center. Two new dining rooms well. designed especially for residents – Vice president of administration the Take Five Café on Ramage 5 and Melinda Schoen explained that the the Blue Skies Bistro on Ramage 6 – program has been highly successful, were offi cially acknowledged with a due in large measure to the teamwork celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony. and creativity of the many Masonicare In addition to residents and employees, employees involved in the months-long Masonicare board members were invited project, including staff members from to participate in the afternoon festivities. the nursing, environmental services, and The “Direct Dine” program, which food services departments. “From day kicked off on July 22 with the noon one, positive results were clearly evident, meal, now serves three delicious meals with residents giving the food and the Patti Russell, vice president for nursing and Melinda Schoen, a day to residents in a warm, inviting atmosphere in both dining rooms rave vice president for administration with Ramage 6 residents atmosphere. When they arrive in the reviews. If you’re at the Health Center Rose Gauthier, left, and Mary Cantarella. right, at the ribbon- dining room, residents are even given and haven’t seen the new dining rooms, cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of two new a menu and make meal choices from a please stop by either unit. You’ll see what dining rooms at Masonicare Health Center – The Take Five variety of menu options. This service not we mean!” Café on Ramage 5 and the Blue Skies Bistro on Ramage 6. Page 26 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 (ME) Most Excellent Grand High Priest Connecticut York Rite Opportunities (MP) Most Puissant Grand Master (RE) Right Eminent Information to be included in York Rite Opportunities must be submitted by Grand Commander the 10th of the preceding month to the Grand Secretary/Recorder, Charles B. (U) Uniform (F) Formal Fowler, 525 Stillwater, Windsor, CT 06095-3842 or [email protected]. (S) Semi-formal NOTE: All dates and visitations are subject to change without notice. (C) Casual

Tuesday, October 1,(F) Keystone Chapter No. 27, Meriden, joint Royal Arch degree with Pulaski Chapter No. 26, 6:00 p.m. dinner Wednesday, October 2, (ME)(F) Halleck Chapter No. 44, Madison Thursday, October 3,(MP)(C) Grand Council Select Masters offi cers meeting, Stratford, 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, (ME)(F) Columbia Chapter No. 31, Collinsville Saturday, October 6, (MP) Children’s Dyslexia Awareness Walk, Waterbury Tuesday, October 8, (ME)(F) Franklin Chapter No. 2, New Haven Tuesday, October 8, (F) Hamilton 22 SM, Meriden. Royal Master degree Wednesday, October 9, (ME)(F) Hiram Chapter No. 1, Sandy Hook Thursday, October 10, (ME)(F) Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15, Torrington Thursday, October 10, (MP) (F), Rittenhouse Chapter No. 11, Washington Council No. 6, Darien Saturday, October 12, (MP)(S) Connecticut York Rite College, Madison, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, Hamilton Council No. 22, Meriden, annual steak or lobster dinner, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13, (MP) DeMolay Auvergne Honorary degree, New Haven Monday, October 14, (ME)(F) Union Chapter No. 7, Stonington Tuesday, October 15, (ME)(MP)(RE)(U) Washington Commandery No. 1, East Hartford, reception for Grand Commander, 6:30 p.m. dinner Wednesday, October 16, (ME)(F) Washington Chapter No. 30, Suffi eld Thursday, October 17,(MP)(RE)(U) Hamilton Commandery No. 5, Stratford, Knights Patriot degree, open 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. dinner Friday, October 18, (U) New Haven Commandery No. 2, New Haven, Order of Malta with Hamilton Commandery No. 5, 6:15 p.m. dinner Friday, October 18-19, (ME)(MP)(F) Grand York Rite of Massachusetts Wednesday, October 23, (ME)(F) Pythagoras Chapter No. 17, East Hartford, Past Master and Most Excellent Master degree Thursday, October 24, (MP) (U) Trinity Commandery No. 3, Darien, Order of Malta Friday, October 25-26, (ME)(F) Grand York Rite of Maryland Friday, October 25, (F) Jerusalem Council No. 16, Stratford, Royal Master and Select Master degrees, 6:30 p.m. dinner Saturday, October 26 Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF&AM, Semi-annual communication Wednesday, October 30, (MP)(F) KYCH, Branford COMING UP: November 5, Keystone Chapter No. 27, Meriden, Past Master degree November 8, (ME) Baldwin Chapter No. 13 November 12, (ME) Milford Chapter No. 49 November 12, Hamilton Council No. 22, Meriden, Select Master degree November 13, (ME) Pulaski Chapter No. 26 November 14, (ME) Joseph Andrews Chapter No. 46 November 16, York Rite testimonial dinner, Glastonbury November 19, St Elmo Commandery No. 9, Meriden, Order of Malta, short form, 6:15 p.m. dinner November 19, Washington Commandery No. 1, East Hartford, Order of the Temple, inspection November 21, Hamilton Commandery No. 5, Stratford, Order of the Temple, inspection November 27, (ME) Pythagoras Chapter No. 17, East Hartford, Royal Arch degree November 28, Thanksgiving Day

FROM THE MOST PUISSANT GRAND MASTER Companions, things have taken off now and our Councils are busy with their work. I am pleased to see degrees being portrayed and planned for. I hope that as the Grand Council offi cers make their visits, they are making mention of the various upcoming events, including the York Rite Testimonial on November 16 and our hosting of the Tri-State Cryptic Festival on March 22, 2014. I continue to try and fi ll the many vacancies in Grand Representatives so I encourage any of you with a desire to communicate with and perhaps visit our sister jurisdictions to contact me and see if any of the openings work for you. Finally, I will end this and every message with my desire for each of you to remember that without the Council degrees, the degrees of preservation, there are no discoveries to be made by the three Most Excellent Masters returning from Babylon, and therefore no Royal Arch Degree. We need to be proud of our degrees and our title as Select Masters. – Charles A. McCollum

October 2013 Connecticut Freemasons Page 27 Craft at Labor… Entered Apprentice Degrees Tuesday, October 22, Frederick-Franklin Thursday, October 17, Fidelity-St. John’s Tuesday, October 1, Unity No. 148, New No. 14, Plainville No. 3, Fairfi eld, 5:30 p.m. dinner, Bro. Britain, 6:30 p.m. dinner Tuesday, October 22, Manchester No. 73, Gabriel Martinez in the East Wednesday, October 2, Union No. 5, Manchester, inspection, JW in the East Thursday, October 17, Union No. 31, Stamford, 6:30 p.m. dinner Tuesday, October 22, Madison No. 87, Niantic, 5:30 p.m. dinner, Sub Base degree Wednesday, October 2, Cosmopolitan Madison, 6:45 p.m. dinner, inspection team No. 125, New Haven, inspection Thursday, October 24, Hiram No. 1, New Thursday, October 17, Warren No. 51, Thursday, October 3, Fidelity-St. John’s Haven, inspection Portland, 6:30 p.m. dinner No. 3, Fairfi eld, 6:30 p.m. dinner Thursday, October 24, Washington No. Friday, October 18, Wooster No. 10, Thursday, October 3, Temple No. 16, 81, Cromwell, inspection Colchester, 5:45 p.m. dinner Cheshire, 6:30 p.m. dinner, WM Eric Siver Monday, October 21, Compass No. 9, in the East Fellowcraft Degrees Wallingford, 5:00 p.m. dinner, Senior Thursday, October 3, Union No. 31, Wednesday, October 2, Columbia No. Warden step-up night Niantic, 6:30 p.m. dinner, SW Reid Burdick 25, South Glastonbury, Past Masters Fellow Monday, October 21, Friendship No. 33, in the East Craft Degree Southington, 6:30 p.m. dinner Thursday, October 3, Friendship Tuscan Friday, October 4, Ansantawae No. 89, Monday, October 28, Evening Star No. No. 145, Manchester, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Milford 101, Unionville, Bro. Anthony Zwolensky in inspection Monday, October 7, Wyllys-St. John’s No. the East Monday, October 7, Compass No. 9, 4, West Hartford, 6:30 p.m. dinner Wallingford, 6:00 p.m. dinner, inspection, Monday, October 7, Jerusalem No. 49, Master Mason Degrees JW step up Ridgefi eld, 5:30 p.m. dinner, WM Jeff Monday, October 7, Meridian No. 77, Monday, October 7, Oxoboxo No. 116, Bartlett in the East Meriden, 6:30 p.m. dinner Montville, 6:30 p.m. dinner Tuesday, October 15, King Hiram No. 12, Thursday, October 10, Hiram No. 1, New Tuesday, October 15, St. Peter’s No. 21, Shelton, WB Chaz deDufour in the East Haven, 6:30 p.m. dinner, SW presiding New Milford Tuesday, October 15, St. Alban’s No. 38, Friday, October 18, Ansantawae No. 89, Tuesday, October 15, Union No. 40, Branford, 5:30 p.m. dinner Milford, 11:00 p.m. dinner Danbury, 6:30 p.m. dinner Tuesday, October 15, Seneca No. 55, Monday, October 21, Oxoboxo No. 116, Thursday, October 17, Wolcott No. 60, Torrington, 5:30 p.m. dinner Montville, 5:30 p.m. dinner Stafford, 6:30 p.m. dinner Tuesday, October 15, Coastal No. 57, Stonington Golf Classic Benefi ts Residents and Patients in Need The 21st Annual Masonicare Golf Classic, organized by The Masonic Charity held August 19 at Shuttle Meadow Country Foundation of Connecticut. Like Club in Kensington, raised a gross total of all of The Foundation’s fundraising $216,037, resulting in a net profi t of $165,311. events, the tournament blends The Masonicare Golf Classic benefi ts the good works with good fun while programs and services of Masonicare and is helping spread the word about Masonicare. “I was fl oored by the level of support we received from the community, both locally and regionally,” said tournament chair WB Robert F. Polito, Jr. “We exceeded our goals. A lot of effort went into that, From left, the fantastic foursome representing Hejaz Grotto: so getting there was very Bro. Gary Cohen, Bro. David Stern, Bro. David E. Berger and satisfying. It was also Bro. Gary Matican. wonderful working with the Charity Foundation itself, and that’s the beauty of it, but it doesn’t. staff. Their professionalism, their I’m looking forward to serving on the Golf commitment to the cause, their Classic Committee again next year.” Standing, from left, are employee volunteers Caitlin attention to detail, and 20 years worth The Masonic Charity Foundation thanks Cote and Kelly Papa, who helped sell raffl e tickets, of knowledge and expertise culminated all the sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for and Masonicare president and CEO Bro. Stephen B. in another successful tournament. It their continued support and looks forward to McPherson. Seated are Kate Tedford and Adam Raider of often seems like the Golf Classic runs another successful tournament in 2014! The Masonic Charity Foundation. Page 28 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 Craft at Refreshment… Tuesday, October 1, Day Spring No. Saturday, October 12, Moriah No. 15, Thursday, October 24, Wyllys-St. John’s 30, Hamden, 6:00 p.m., bingo fun for Brooklyn, 4:00 p.m. dinner, Third Annual No. 4, West Hartford, 6:00 p.m., , candidate everyone! Down East Maine Table Lodge information Wednesday, October 2, King Solomon’s Saturday, October 12, Composite No. Friday, October 25, Temple No. 16, No. 7, Woodbury, 6:30 p.m. dinner, move 28, Suffi eld, 10:30 p.m. Oktoberfest Table Cheshire, 5:00 p.m., annual haunted house, up night, JW Jonathan Dillon in the West, Lodge not for young ones SD Bob Stiles in South, presentation: Saturday, October 12, Harmony, No., 67, Sunday, October 27, Hiram No. 1, New history lecture about King Solomon’s Lodge New Canaan, 6:30 p.m. Table Lodge Haven, 11:00 AM, Yes, football party at No. 7 Saturday, October 12, Washington No. Masonicare Wednesday, October 2, Frederick-Franklin 81, Cromwell, 5:30 p.m. dinner, ladies Sunday, October 27, Temple No. 16, No. 14, Plainville, 7:00 p.m., Masonic night Cheshire, 5:00 p.m., annual haunted house, enlightenment Saturday, October 12, Ivanhoe No. 107, not for young ones Wednesday, October 2, Friendship No. Darien, 1:30 p.m., Masonic salon Sunday, October 27, Cosmopolitan No. 33, Southington, Apple Harvest Festival Saturday, October 12, Friendship Tuscan 125, New Haven, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Wednesday, October 2, Estuary No. 43, No. 145, Manchester, 12:00 noon, UConn/ Evening Soup Kitchen Old Saybrook, 6:00 p.m. dinner, ladies South Florida, Rentchsler Field Tuesday, October 29, Ansantawae No. night, awards night, barber shop quartet Sunday, October 13, Temple No. 16, 89, Milford, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Blue Lodge Wednesday, October 2, Ansantawae No. Cheshire, 6:00 AM, annual haunted house Council 89, Milford, 10:00 p.m. dinner, Masons pancake breakfast Tuesday, October 29, Day Spring No. night at Orange Ale House Sunday, October 13, Housatonic No. 61, 30, Hamden, 6:00 p.m., bingo fun for Thursday, October 3-6, Friendship No. North Canaan, 9:00 AM, Yes, Flea Market everyone! 33, Southington, Apple Harvest Festival Monday, October 14, Temple No. 16, Thursday, October 31, Sequin-Level Thursday, October 3, Somerset-St. James Cheshire, 6:00 p.m., Masonic information No. 140, Newington, 6:00 p.m. dinner, No. 34, Preston, 8:00 a.m. district breakfast night Halloween party at Groton Townhouse Restaurant Monday, October 14, Evening Star No. Thursday, October 3, Sequin-Level No. 101, Unionville, 6:00 p.m. dinner, military 140, Newington, 6:15 p.m., Oktoberfest whist Friday, October 4, Wooster No. 10, Tuesday, October 15, Day Spring No. Colchester, 5:45 p.m. dinner, awards night 30, Hamden, 6:00 p.m., bingo fun for Activities for Saturday, October 5, King Solomon’s No. everyone! 7, Woodbury, 9:00 a.m., lodge workday Tuesday, October 15, Unity No. 148, New Lodge at Labor Saturday, October 5, Columbia No. 25, Britain, 11:30 p.m. dinner, awards night South Glastonbury, 5:00 p.m., 8th annual Wednesday, October 16, Columbia No. and wine tasting, Cellar Secrets wine festival 25, South Glastonbury, 6:30 p.m., Junior Saturday, October 5, St. Alban’s No. Warden Brian in East 38, Branford, 1:00 p.m., family day at the Thursday, October 17, St. Luke’s No. Lodge at Refreshment Stepping Stones Museum, Norwalk 48, Kent, 6:30 p.m., , 50th anniversary of Saturday, October 5, Ansantawae No. Thomas E. Coons are taken from 89, Milford, 5:00 p.m., Special Olympics Friday, October 18, Philosophic Lodge Bowling, Milford AMF Lanes of Research No. 400, Cromwell, 6:15 p.m., calendars on Monday, October 7, Friendship No. 33, WB William Mackey: “Aspects of Ritual” Southington, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Masonic Sunday, October 20, Washington No. 19, lodge websites. trivia Monroe, 8:00 AM, BFST, country breakfast Tuesday, October 8, Composite No. 28, Sunday, October 20, Friendship No. Please visit the lodge Suffi eld, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Roadshow, 33, Southington, 6:30 AM, Yes, pancake ask questions of several Grand Lodge breakfast websites for offi cersTuesday, October 8, Day Spring Monday, October 21, Wyllys-St. John’s No. No. 30, Hamden, 6:00 p.m., bingo fun for 4, West Hartford, 6:30 p.m., WB William updates and everyone! Mackey: “Aspects of Ritual” Tuesday, October 8, Union No. 40, Monday, October 21, Jerusalem No. 49, more information. Danbury, 6:00 p.m. Tri-Table Lodge, Ridgefi eld, 6:30 p.m., , WB Steve Hudson : German design FC Tracing Board For a directory of all Thursday, October 10, Washington No. Tuesday, October 22, King Solomon’s 81, Cromwell, 6:30 p.m., presentation by No. 7, Woodbury, 6:30 p.m., , Fellowcraft lodge websites visit Kate Tedford, Masonic Charity Foundation dinner Friday, October 11-13, Friendship No. Tuesday, October 22, Day Spring No. www.ctfreemasons.net 33, Southington, 2:00 p.m., Apple Harvest 30, Hamden, 6:00 p.m., bingo fun for Festival everyone!

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Page 30 Connecticut Freemasons October 2013 The Last Word… The Grand Lodge of Connecticut may be unique in that it around 1822, until he moved away maintains a book of “Offi cial Ritual,” but at the same time Rule and a prohibition against paid and Regulation Section 7000 states; “Use of Particular Ritual. lecturers was embraced. Measures to compel the use of any particular ritual in working Wooster Lodge No. 79 claims the degrees should not be taken except when necessary to prevent they received their ritual from infringement of the Landmarks. The true maxim is, ‘In essentials, him in 1852, and thus the reason Unity; in non-essentials, Liberty.’” for their difference which more There are four lodges in Connecticut who, by a 2006 decision closely matches the Grand Lodge of of then Grand Master Charles B. Fowler, Jr. (Nickerson’s Digest New York. of Decisions 260), are “authorized to maintain their own forms In 1866, Bro. James McCormick was of the ritual. Provided, however, that if any changes are to be Washington Lodge No. 70’s charter Master, made to their ritual, such changes shall bring the ritual into closer after resurrecting their charter previously surrendered 28 years conformance with Connecticut Standard Work.” The four lodges earlier during the Morgan affair. Bro. McCormick had been raised are Hiram Lodge No. 1, New Haven; Putnam Lodge No. 46, South in 1853 in Manchester Lodge No. 73. Hiram Lodge, debatably, Woodstock; Washington Lodge No. 70, Windsor; and Wooster claims original ritual from their founding in 1750. Lodge No. 79, New Haven. Putnam Lodge No. 46, chartered in 1801, has a ritual that Grand Master Fowler did not defi ne what “Standard Work” supposedly originated from the ancient ritual of Massachusetts. is, and there is no defi nition in the Rules and Regulations. The It was possibly infl uenced by Thomas Smith Webb, before he was Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies are only charged to Grand Master of Rhode Island in 1813. Handwritten cipher books “review … the ritual for Opening and Closing Lodges, conferring from the early 1800’s contain opening and closing rituals along degrees…” The title of the blue ritual book is “Offi cial Ritual.” with some degree work that matches that performed today. These lodges have accepted the challenge of doing their work “in The question is not whether a lodge has minor differences, but house” without the benefi t of outside assistance. That permission whether Section 7000 allows them to make changes that could to do their work differently is a source of pride for them, and they make Freemasonry unrecognizable. The purpose of uniformity is take it seriously. Like many of the fi nest Connecticut lodges, they to have brothers who recognize that each has gone through the do good work. same experience. That shared experience creates a brotherly bond. However, Section 7000, if allowed to its extreme, might mean What if a lodge didn’t want to perform the Middle Chamber a lodge could do whatever it wanted according to their own lecture? What if they claimed the right to prepare candidates tradition. A lodge could invoke landmark ix, … to administer its differently, or to shorten the second half of the Master Mason own private affairs.” This could bring us to the point as it was after degree? What if they decided to use ancient Scottish Rite ritual the Morgan affair. instead of the Preston-Webb ritual with which we are so familiar? From the proceedings of 1863; “For the great lack of uniformity What if a lodge decided they would use ritual from the Grand among us, there are many reasons, among which we notice, fi rst, Lodge of Pennsylvania, or even, perhaps, create their own? a disposition on the part of some Masters of Lodges to improve The purpose of a Grand Lodge is to ensure the regularity of the work, by substituting words and ideas of their own for those the lodges it charters. The Grand Lodge is the recognized body, which have been taught them; or by adding something which in and other jurisdictions rely on the Grand Lodge of Connecticut their judgment gives a beauty or fi nish to some portion of it. In to ensure and enforce the regularity of its lodges. That is why a our opinion, every such addition or substitution is an outrage Connecticut brother can visit lodges around the world. The annual upon the Masonic institution, the only tendency of which is to inspection is the vehicle whereby the Grand Lodge evaluates the its destruction; for, if any Master of a Lodge has a right to change regularity of each constituent lodge. a word, every other Master possesses the same right to alter and These are questions that must be addressed because of the lack amend at his discretion,–and it needs no prophetic vision to see of defi nition of the essentials of Masonic work. The Committee into what inextricable confusion such a course must inevitably on Legal Matters could not come to a conclusion in time for a vote lead us.” of the Grand Lodge this October. I welcome your input to help The Committee on Legal Matters, in consultation with the me make a decision that will defi nitively resolve the differences Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies, has undertaken the between “essentials” and “non-essentials,” and what we stand for inclusion of the verbiage “Standard Work” in their rewording of in Connecticut. Section 2211. The Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies would Please send me your comments to [email protected]. establish what Standard Work is, and then it would need to be I look forward to hearing from you, and sharing your thoughts accepted at a communication of the Grand Lodge. with everyone. The committees also wrestled with changes to Section 7000, to provide clarity and consistency. Preliminary consideration was Fraternally, to include the statement, “Lodges shall use Connecticut Standard Ritual and none other.” But without legislation to preserve the uniqueness of the four lodges, as well as minor traditions of some other lodges, it was deemed too restrictive, and not proposed. Connecticut ritual has undergone some turbulence in its Simon R. LaPlace history. Jeremy Ladd Cross was a paid lecturer for some time Most Worshipful Grand Master

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