Masonic Culture Workshops Scheduled In Four Areas The PENNSYLVANIA To Assist Lodge Officers The Grand Lodge Committee on Ma­ sonic Culture has divided the Jurisdic­ FREE1VIASON tion into four areas, one more than was previously announced. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF Masonic Culture Seminars are being FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA conducted in these areas to assist Lodge Officers to prepare interesting Lodge meetings. The agenda for the Seminars covers VOLUME XXII MAY • 1975 NUMBER 2 introduction materials and services pro­ vided by the Grand Lodge Committee "Rededication Month" on Masonic Culture. 197 6 Lodge Programs A " Packet" of informative papers, pamphlets and other helpful guides is Are Being Distributed Five members of the Rodd family, all Officers of Chartiers Lodge No. 297, Canonsburg, are being distributed to those attending the Grand Master Calls Craft to Labor shown with Bro. Eugene G. Painter, District Deputy Grand Master for the 29th Masonic District. Front row, left to right: Bro. Robert C. Rodd, Senior Deacon; Bro. Painter, and Bro. Seminars. October has been designated " Re­ John T. Rodd, Worshipful Master. Rear row, left to right: Bro. John R. Rodd, Past Master The four Area Chairmen, Members of dedication to Freemasonry" Month by By District Deputies and Secretary; Bro. Howard J. Orr, Past Master and Secretary Emeritus and cousin of Bro. the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic John R. Rodd; and Bro. Robert C. Rodd II, Junior Warden. Bro. John R. Rodd is the father the Grand Master. of the three Rodds. Culture, are responsible for the follow­ In making the announcement, Bro. ing Masonic Districts: Recommended Masonic Lodge pro­ Rochester B. Woodall, R. W. Grand grams for 1976 have been sent to Dis­ Membership Statistics Area "A", Bro. Edward A. Hagel, Master, said: trict Deputy Grand Masters for distri­ P.D.D.G.M., Chairman. "It is a month to reaffirm our dedi­ bution to all Lodges in this Jurisdic­ Districts: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, cation to Freemasonry as a prelude to tion. Number Of Deaths Decreased During 197 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 36, J. 1976-our Nation's bicentennial year." There are eleven suggested programs, Admitted in 1974 . 694 The number of deaths decreased in 40, 42, and 60. complete for presentation if the Wor­ 1974 to 5,889 - the lowest number of Initiated in 1974 4,860 H e announced that Master Masons Area "B", Bro. Howard 0. Stahl, shipful Master in 1976 so desires. deaths since 1965. who attend the Stated Meeting of their Increase 5,554 Chairman. In 1974 there were 4,860 initiated in own Lodge in October will be given a They include: Suspended in 1974 1,389 Districts: 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, this Jurisdiction, 145 less than in 1973. special privilege-an outstanding oppor­ January -Birth of a Nation - The Resigned in 197 4 735 18, 35, 45, 46, 50, 58 and 59. Bro. William A. Carpenter, R. W. tunity. Declaration of Independence - Grand Secretary, reported there were Deaths in 1974 . 5,889 Area "C", Bro. Walter L. Sykes, Decrease 8,013 The Worshipful Master of every February - The Struggle for Free­ 232,139 Masons in 600 Symbolic Lodges P.D.D.G.M., Chairman. Lodge in this Jurisdiction will have an dom, Valley Forge, Bro. George in Pennsylvania, as of December 27, This reflects a net decrease in mem­ Districts: 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3 1, 32, adequate supply of specially designed 1976 Masonic Emblem Washington. 1974. bership of 2,459. 34, 38, 39, 41 , 43, 47, 48, 49, 51, 54, 1976 Masonic lapel emblems available March - Our Constitution and its Bro. Carpenter pointed out that the 55 and 57. at the October Stated Meeting. The Grand Master has announced that Masonic Heritage, The Men Who figures may change slightly after a com­ Additional information on member­ Area "D", Bro Robert Batto, P.D.D.­ Those attending their Lodge can pur­ no exceptions can be permitted oi1 the Planned Our Future As A Nation. plete study of the general returns. ship in 1974 will be printed in the Pro­ G.M., Chairman chase one of these 1976 lapel emblems rules to obtain emblems. April - Bro. Benjamin Franklin, His The statistics for 1974 show: ceedings. Districts: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, for $2.00. The emblem shows the Liberty Bel I, Contribution to Our National and 37, 44, 52, 53 and 56. Visitors will not be permitted to ob­ and is antique yellow gold plated. Fraternal Beginnings. tain the emblem. They must attend the The Area Chairmen will be responsi­ The honor to wear the emblem in May - Law and Order - Magna THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Second Class October Stated Meeting of their "moth­ 1975 has been restricted to those who Carta Reaffirmed in America. POSTAGE ble for coordinating the Grand Lodge Distribution Office er" Lodge. have attended the "Rededication:' meet­ June - Our Masonic Presidents - MASONIC HOMES PAID AT Masonic Culture programs. Eli<abethtown, Pa. 17022 ing of their own Lodge. Eli<abethtown There is no other way for Masons to Their Times and Loyalties to the (Send FORM 3579 to Above Address) Pennsylvania obtain this emblem in 1975. It can only At the meeting in October, there also Craft and to the Nation. Bro. Shaffer Appointed be obtained at October Stated Meetings. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) New Grand Chaplain President Ford Declared: Bro. Jay F. Shaffer, Past Master of "Masonic Precepts Can Help America" New Bethlehem Lodge No. 522, New Bethlehem, has been appointed as a "Masonic precepts can help Amel'ica When entering the Memorial's audi­ vania, second vice president of the Me­ Grand Lodge Chaplain by the Grand retain our inspiring aspirations while torium, the President of the United morial Associa tion. Master. adapting to a new age." States received a "thundering" applause. The President assisted in the unveil­ Bro. Shaffer is pastor of the Trinity ing of a Galvano medallion that will This was part of an inspiring address United Methodist Church in Mount He was greeted on the stage by Bro. take its place in the auditorium with delivered by President and Bro. Gerald Pleasant, Pa. Raymond C. Ellis, M. W. Past Grand those of the thirteen other Masonic Rudolph Ford at the annual meeting of Master of the Grand Lodge of New Presidents. the George Washington National Me­ York, president of the Memorial Asso­ morial Association on February 17 , Bro. Ellis presented the President to - ATTEND YOUR LODGE­ ciation, and other officers, including 1975, in the Memori al at Alexandria. Bro. John K. Young, R. W. Past Grand the huge gathering of Masonic leaders, "How can you be a Brother to Virginia. Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl- (Continued on Page 3) someone you don't even know?" POSTMASTER: Please Include Complete Imprint of Address on Your Postal Return Clipping. THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Issued Qaarterly Eleven Suggested 1976 Lodge Programs President Ford Addresses February, May, August and November at Have Been Provided to Lodge Officers Masoni< Homes, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, by Washington Memorial Assn. The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of The Most (Continued from Page 1) The major portion of the work on Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of free and Ac· these 11 recommended Lodge programs (Continued from Page 1) cepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Juris­ July - Independence Day Ceremony including Grand Lodge officers from Jur­ diction Thereunto Belonging. - A National Birthday Party at a was done by Bros. Paul F. Hoffer and Paul G. Gilmore, both Past District isdictions throughout the world. Approved and Authorized To Be Printed By Table Lodge. In his remarks, Bro. Ford said: The Grand Master Deputy Grand Masters. September - The Local Scene Dur­ In making these programs available, "The dedication of this medallion Grand Lodge Officers ing Our National Beginnings- Re­ the Grand Master agrees with the 1976 gives me a great personal pleasure and, Rochester B. Woodall, R. W. Grand Master searched by a local historian. John L. McCain, R. W. Deputy Grand Master Committee that Lodges can interchange of course, is an honor that I will al­ Walter P. Wells, R. W. Senior Grand Warden October - Protecting Our Way of months if more convenient, and make ways cherish. Joseph E. Trate, R. W. Junior Grand Warden Life-The Wars We Have Waged. alterations if desired to suit the local " When I took my obligation as a Arthur R. Diamond, R. W. Grand Treasurer need, upon approval of the District Dep­ William A. Carpenter, R. W. Grand Secretary Master Mason - incidentally with my November-Thanksgiving For Coun­ uty Grand Master. However, he point­ three younger brothers - I recalled the Mailing Address: try and Fraternity. ed out: MASONIC TEMPLE value my own father attached to that One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 December - In God We Trust - "This is the first time in recent Ma­ order. But I had no idea that I would Send Form 3579 to Distribution Office Masonically and Nationally. sonic history that Grand Lodge has sup­ ever be added to the company of the Masonic Homes, Elinbethtown, Pa. 17022 plied complete programs to our Lodges. Father of our Country and 12 other Second Class Postage Paid at "I hope that every effort is made to members of the order, who also served Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Grand Master Calls follow the suggestions as close as pos­ as Presidents of the United States. sible." Vol. XXII May, 1975 No. 2 "Masonic principles - internal, not Craft to Labor District Deputies have been directed external - and our order's vision of (Continued from Page 1) to distribute the copies to the District duty to country and acceptance of God as Supreme Being and guiding light have Grand Lodge Officers' will be a message from the Grand Mas­ Chairman of Masoni c Culture and to the Bro.