Fulfilling Volunteer Opportunities Abound At All Masonic Homes' Locations page 14 The PENNSYLVANIA 1\T VOWMEL MAY 2003 NUMBER 2 Bm. nncl <~en. The Grand Master's \\infield Scott llancock: Charity Lodge No. 190 Medallion for 2003 , S01r ... is a striking symbol ht:ru .. ;>UJJ~' page 4 that pays tribute Bro. and Gen. ,John Frederick Hartranft: to America's Charity Lodge No. 190 heroic Brethren I dd D1~crpli ,arian uuverno page 5 whose service to their country and . r countrymen ·ed forth C()mJ'It'te dlld n~tuu• In th•' Offw1• ul G11t I' I.J Send me )our broehun• •IJoulgMJ18 1hroogh glft•nnuiliC"o page 3 ~ A sounJJI~ •lfustrnbon of a gift annuity h."'l\e"(( em lhr roll<n\oing infonnatlon· .W(s) ____ Amount$ _____ .J Gash :..J SID<ll _J Contaelme lo di.S('Uss a ~bk- giR annu'') "''"Ih.- \lasonf( lloooes. .J SeM me • lvorhure oo •OCtnhrN>rJ• '" U.. f'rankhn ~) Solt~'l). ..J 11\\,~ h:lw n'ffl."mbe-red tht' \fasonit flume·~ in 1 ~/uur ~14' Jlbn .._ ___ _ ~------------------- .:.... u A.!.\11. TillS FOI~M TO; Offi~c ctr 01ft J•t:umhvt Mawuk llc~mt•s 01w Mallt>nit UriH! P.liLUbt!lhlo~n, 11,\ 110"l;l --------------------~-------------=~-------------------------------------·· BRETHREN, On the Cover... Inside Thi~ Issue Golden Opportunities to The Grand Master's Medallion for 2003 he severe Winter made this FEATURES Spring seem more beauti­ Preserve Our Heritage! II is traditional for a Grand Master's Medallion to be The R.W. Grand Master's Word To The Craft... ........ 2 Tful, bountiful and promis­ ing. With Spring came the her·l·tage (her';l-tij) n ... 1, Property designed <1t his d i reel ion to identify his administra­ Golden Opportunities to Preserve Our Heritage ...... 3 reassurance of renewed growth, that is or can be inherited: tNHERI· tion on the one sur f<~ce the enjoyment of pleasantly TANCE. 2. Something passed down and to renect h istory, ph i­ The Grand Master's Medallion for 2003 ................ .... 3 warm days, and the optimism from preceding generations: TRADI· for bountiful harvests as the TION. 3. The status gained by a per­ losoph)' and vision for the Bro. and Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock ........ ............4 t:raternily in this jurisdic· year goes forth. I feel the same son through birth: BIRTHRIGHT <A Bro. and Gen. John Frederick Hartranft ...................5 way about Freemasonry in heritage of wealth and power> tion on the reverse. Pennsylvania -· a reassurance of (Webster's II New College Dictionary] The Grand Master's Medal· Brethren Act Quickly to Save the Life of W. M ... ..... .7 renewed g rowth from the lion for 2003 is a striking sym. impact of Operation Rescue/ By its very definition, we verify the vitality bol that pays tribute to America's Military Service an Allowable Cause lor heroic Brethren whose service to Non.Payment of Dues ................................... ...... ? Recovery, a pleasantly warm of preserving the heritage of Freemasonry their count,·y and their coun1ry· fellowship among the Brethren and the need to pass it from generation to men was ca rried forth w ith Friend to Friend Monument Anniversary .................8 as I travel, and an optimism that comes from the strong Fratemal generation in its untarnished magnificence. support across I he jurisdiction. Our world-renowned Masonic Temple in courage, integrity and distinc· Capitalize on Opportunity: Rescue/Recovery ...........? Much like na ture has to take its course, the seeds of Operation Res· Philadelphia is a treasure that represents l ion. R.W. Grand Master Mar· vin A. Cunningham, Sr. selected Western PA Charity Golf Tourney. .. .... .... ................1 2 cue/Recovery had to be planted and nurtured. Now, those seeds are and reflects the traditions and values of sprouting. Many of our Blue Lodges that hadn't seen Petitions in a nearly three centuries of Freemasonry in the outstanding Pennsylvania "Friend to Friend" Opportunities Exist Within the long time are busy conferring Degrees. Many are quality young Pennsylvania; therefore, endowing that MiisOn and Civil War Gene,·al and "Mission of Love" ..........................•...................1 3 men becoming Masons before they leave for college or to don a uni­ treasure is Indeed vital. Passing it along to Brother Winfield Scott Hancock to form, Our Membership Chairman, Brother john E. Adams, Jr., our Brethren of tomorrow is a Masonic adorn the Medallion as a hero typifying Volunteer Opportunities Abound at All Masonic those attril>utes. Homes' Locations .... .......................................... 14 reports in this issue that Operation Rescue/Recovery is advancing responsibility and a Fraternal tradition. membership development from "Winter to Spring" and the days for There is a niche for everyone in ' Preserv. Grand Master Cunningham explained: 'He represents the ideals First Residents in Retirement Living at Sewickley ... 18 harvest are at hand. ing Our Heritage' at the Masonic Temple in that Freemasons hold dear and cherish most - 'Love of God' and to worship I lim as we desire and in any church of our choosing, 'Love Fellowship and the Bonds of Brotherhood are everywhere. That either the Gold Book Society or the Philan· Treasures ol the Temple. ........................................1 9 of Country' and lo serve it to the fu llest, and 'Love of fraternity' was obvious during the three days of reunions with our Brethren in thropic Society! and to practice those principles taught l>y it in taking good men Florida. As we greeted more than 1,000 Brethren and their ladies, it For a donation of SSOO or more, your Masons of Note ..................................................... 20 and making them better: was a special privilege for me to present 50· Year Emblems of Gold to name will be inscribed in 'The Cold Book" llro. l lancock was a n ative of Montgomery County and g rew up Masonic Gift Shop .................................................20 51 proud Masons. that will be prominently displayed in the in the Nol'ristown area near where Grand MtiSter Cunningh am I find the same warmth and enthusiasm wherever I travel across Masonic Temple. Of course, a donation of Younger Masons ....................................................2 1 now resides. lie beca me a m ember o f Charity Lodge No. 190, NOr· Pennsylvania. It is important for me to meet and talk to as many any amount will be appreciated and for that ristown (now in Jeffersonville) in 1859. lie was a contem porary R.W. Grand Master's Calendar ............................... 22 Brethren as I can. There are many Lodge anniversaries and special your name will be listed in the Masonic events during the remainder of the year. Please check the Grand Temple's official "Gold Book Ledger.' Gold llrothcr in Charity Lodge of anolher Civil War hero, Gen. and Llro. The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award .. 23 M aster's calendar on page 22 to know when and where there will be Book Society income will be used for ongo­ Joh n Frederick Hartranft. a celebration in your area and join us. I look forward to greeting you. ing maintenance, repairs, and renovations Photograph o f General llancock used on the front cover is from G.M.'s Charity Golf Outing East ..... ....................... 23 I am optimistic that we've passed through the "Winter" and are in at the Masonic Temple. the U.S. Military lllstory Archives, West Point, N.Y. the blossoming "Spring" for our Fraternity. I base my optimism on The Philanthropic Society Endowment lllf PCJINS'IIYA/IIAIRCCMASON ~ YOLL N#t 2003, 110. ! ~ Ml..iotllo.UIIS<~I40 · ...,.!1))31Mof the strong personal and financial support ot the Brethren, the Family Fund also welcomes donations of any ---·~....., of Freemasonry, and friends. In Freemasonry, service to mankind is amount in any form, for which your name lloo-o.t...-~um... _...., paramount - a heritage that we must preserve. I hope you read and will be entered into that Society's Ledger. If Gtood Ollko" todto acted upon the information in the brochure about the Gold Book your donation is $250,000 or more, your -~<......... l<.t•-• ..... Slooo I, t WDIJ*r&ool- Society and the Philanthropic Society that was inserted in the last name will be placed on a plaque to be -~ .....lo,UW.bi­ issue of this magazine. If you haven't responded already, please read mounted on The Philanthropic Wall to be ~"'""'--61-­-6.\oO<~(W:6ttol- the "Colden Opportunities" article on the adjoining page. I hope installed in the Masonic Temple. The dona. o..IILilo!\t•limi- you will consider making your tax.deductible contribution now. tions received by this Society will be put TIM ,...,,,,..;. ,,_..., <- " Thank you, Brethren, for your support. May you have smooth sail­ into an endowment fund and no money -l""' l'IUG.M; f.M;Ui« o.- ~o~on, oo.~M.. ""o.fll-.cw.o.:-· f.M; ""'""~·.-. •.~~: ing in all that you do. God Bless America! will be used until there is S10 million in the wt l 1-.-K........... 1:.11: IINl Mcfoldoo; fund. After that tlme, only the Income from - L - · Ill., lor M. lpooolb c-1003 n.. t.w. Gr_. ta4t- f.LUL .r ,_,._. the fund w ill be used as needed_ Sincerely and Fraternally, ~ ,........ ~ ~ ..... ~- To send a donation, address either 'The "'""""""',-.. ..............·HOI em..._....,.,. lf141.1011.'""'..... .,....,.,_.... .......................... .._.. ,..,..., .. "~t.lpt Gold Book Society' or 'The Philanthropic Society,' c/o The Masonic Temple, One ,......._ ......... .._, .................. '"""'"" ~ .,... ".......,.._ ,;,_,.,.... ....··-~~ ,...,..,.........,,...,...,... ... ~-.._,~., ..... .. .... ~ ............ ,.. ...... ,. rd. North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, ffl,..,Hif'l *II ...._, ..I tr, 19107·2598. For more information, call ...,.. ...._, cl• n. ,_,.,..,,........., M tlrvin A. Cunningham, Sr., o..-.....Dl., llt........... ,, 170fl·119t the Societies at (21 5) 988·0567 or e·mail R.W. Grand Master [email protected]. 2 The- l'cnnsytvania fo)'C:CillflSOII I Mttv ~003 Tlw Pt•nnsylvnniu Fn··cmHsun I Mny 200:1 3 --==::---=-====---:-:==;::---:----::--,:--------------=~---------------------~--- -------------- An equestrian statue of Maj.