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ANCIENT ACCEPTEDSCOTTISH RITE

OF FREEMASONRY

NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Valley ofWilliamsport, Pennsylvania

The Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º111th Spring Anniversary Class

April 13 & 14, 2012

111th Spring Anniversary

WILLIAMSPORT SCOTTISH RITE

348 Market Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 323-6194 • 1-800-899-8342

www.williamsportscottishrite.org

Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º

Howard J. Lamade, Jr. was bornDecember 23, 1923 in Williamsport, PA.He was a graduate of the Peddie Schoolin 1942. While enrolled at the Universityof North Carolina, Howard took a breakfrom his studies and served in the UnitedStates Army, where he was honorablydischarged in 1946 at the rank of MasterSergeant. He later graduated with aBachelor of Science degree from theUniversity of Maryland in 1950. Howardwas formerly the Production Director,

Vice President, and Secretary of the GRIT Publishing Company inWilliamsport. He married Ruth E. Walker in 1951 and has one son,Kurt. Howard entered Ivy Lodge No. 397 on March 6, 1945, but demitted in 1947 to join Dietrick Lamade Lodge No. 755 as a WarrantMember, where he later served as Worshipful Master and Secretary.

Howard also belongs to the Valley of Williamsport, A.A.S.R.,where he served as Sovereign Prince of the Council of Princes ofJerusalem in 1958, Commander-in-Chief from 1988-1990, and as amember of the Imperial Teteque Band. He was coronated as anHonorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°, in 1978. Howard’sother Masonic affiliations include Lycoming Royal Arch Chapter No.222, Adoniram Council No. 26, Baldwin II Commandery No. 22, andPennsylvania York Rite College No. 11.

Allegiance

The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,sitting in the Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, acknowledge andyield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33˚ for the Northern MasonicJurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East isBoston, Massachusetts, the officers of which are

Ill. JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33˚Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚Deputy for Pennsylvania

Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚Grand Almoner

Ill. JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33˚Grand Secretary General

Active Members of the Supreme Council for Pennsylvania

Ill...JEFFREY W. COY, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shippensburg

Ill...RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabethtown

Ill...WILLIAM L. McCARRIER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butler

Ill...THOMAS K. STURGEON, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imperial

Ill...C. DeFORREST TREXLER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macungie

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THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SCOTTISH RITE

Declaration of Principles by the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand InspectorsGeneral of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite ofFreemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America.

THIS SUPREME COUNCIL reaffirms its unswerving loyalty to the fundamental purpose of Freemasonry, which purpose from time immemorial has been to improveand strengthen the character of the individual man, and through the individual, thecharacter of the community, reinforcing those spiritual and moral values which givethe community its strength and stability.This Supreme Council believes that this purpose is to be attained by laying a broad

basis of principle upon which men of every race, country, sect, and opinion may unite.Believing that good and true men can be trusted to act well and wisely, this

Supreme Council considers it the duty of the Fraternity to impress upon its membersthe principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, to enlighten themas to those things which make for human welfare, and to inspire them with that feeling of charity, or well-wishing, toward all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action.To that end, Freemasonry requires of its members a belief in God and encourages

faith in God’s divine purposes and worship of God in conformity with the dictates ofindividual conscience. It stands for truth and justice, liberty and enlightenment, fraternity and philanthropy.This Supreme Council expects of its members strict obedience to the laws of the

land, and respect for their country’s flag.Such principles unite men and encourage the pursuit by them individually and

collectively of worthy endeavors and the attainment of the purposes inherent in them.In that unity human character achieves its highest unfolding and provides man’s besthope for peace on earth and good will among men.To the furtherance of these principles, all our ritual is directed and all our efforts

are aimed. To their furtherance each Master Mason has pledged himself, and at theportal of the Scottish Rite has renewed that pledge.This Supreme Council discountenances and rejects any attempt by any inter-

national groups or confederations of Scottish Rite Supreme Councils to legislate forindividual Supreme Councils.Recognizing that principles unite men, that programs sometimes divide them, and

that the preservation of unity of purpose and devotion to principle is essential toFreemasonry, the Supreme Council affirms its continued adherence to that ancient andapproved rule of Freemasonry which forbids the discussion within tyled doors ofcreeds, politics, or other topics apt to excite personal animosities.This Supreme Council further affirms its conviction that it is not only contrary to

the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but exceedingly dangerous to its unity,strength, usefulness and welfare for Masonic Bodies in their official capacity to takeformal action or attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any particularlegislative project or proposal, or in any way to attempt to procure the election orappointment of Governmental officials, whether executive, legislative, or judicial orto influence them, whether or not members of the Fraternity, in the performance oftheir official duties.Adopted – September 20, 1923 Reaffirmed – September 27, 1934

Affirmed – September 18, 1929 Revised – September 23, 1969

Revised – September 21, 2001

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A MESSAGE TO CANDIDATES

You are about to begin your pilgrimage through the Scottish Rite Degrees and it may become to you one of the greatest and most inspiring experiences of your life. If you become a Prince of the Royal Secret by receiving the Thirty-SecondDegree and are no better than when you began your adventure, your investment oftime and money will have been in vain. If, however, you bring a receptive mind anda sensitive heart to these degrees you will indeed be a wiser and a better man. Manymen have been reborn, intellectually and spiritually, during the conferring of theseDegrees. It is the hope and prayer of the Brethren that your experiences may be richand significant.While each of you will be a guest of the Scottish Rite bodies, you are requested,

nevertheless, to observe certain regulations and to cooperate closely with the classmarshals so that confusion and delay may be avoided as far as possible. A definitetime schedule is necessary and can only be maintained through the cooperation ofall, including each and every candidate.A full program of degree exemplifications has been scheduled and a concerted

effort has been made to present these degrees in a manner that will be an inducementto our candidates, as well as to our members, to return many times in the future towitness our Scottish Rite degrees.Through the use of authentic costuming, realistic scenery, effective lighting,

music and the beautiful language of the ritual, these degrees become highly dramaticpresentations which certainly should inspire and enable everyone who witnessesthem with an open heart and open mind to have a better understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry as a way of life and a deeper concept of his responsibilitiesas a man and a Mason.This, we believe, is highly important because at a time when the time-tested

principles that are so dear to Masons everywhere and that are so fundamental to ourAmerican way of life are being seriously challenged and threatened, the need for abetter understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry and a more determined resolveto carry our Masonic light into the world becomes increasingly urgent.We always look forward to each Scottish Rite Reunion as an opportunity to greet

old friends and to make new and lasting acquaintances, and let us never forget orunderestimate the value of true friendships. As we are taught in one of our degrees,life without friends, indeed, is worthless.We sincerely hope you will avail yourselves of the opportunity at this Reunion to

rededicate your lives to the precepts of our beloved Fraternity and assure you we shall endeavor to make your attendance both enjoyable andrewarding. In that connection, we are particularly anxious to make this Reunion oneof the best ever in every respect.

FRATERNALLY,CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33˚, Thrice Potent MasterLARRY E. SHEATS, Sovereign PrincePATRICK N. MAYNARD, Most Wise MasterGREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚, Commander-in-ChiefATTEST: STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary

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TO ALL MASONS

of the

Ancient Accepted Scottish Riteof Whatsoever Degree and Wheresoever

About the World Dispersed

A GREETING

and a Mason’s Welcome is Hereby Extended toThem to Meet With Their Brethren of the Rite in theValley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Their


To be held

April 13 & 14, 2012

As Per Program

By order of

GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚, Commander-in-Chief

STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary

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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECommander-in-Chief First Lieutenant Commander Second Lieutenant CommanderThrice Potent Master Sovereign Prince Most Wise MasterDeputy Master High Priest Senior WardenChairman of Trustees Secretary Treasurer

ADVISORY BOARDThe counsel and advice of the Past Commanders-in-Chief are depended upon

to aid in directing all of our activities for best results.

L. Eugene Pauling, 33˚ Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Gary W. Walter, 33˚Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚ William K. Kahler, 33˚ C. Fred Harris, 33˚Donald C. Berninger, 33˚ A. James Bryden, 33˚ Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚ Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Richard A. Loreman, 33˚

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESJ. Budd Bell, 33˚, Chairman

Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚, Chairman EmeritusRobert E. Saul, Vice Chairman

Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary to the Board

J. Budd Bell, 33˚ Ronald A. Aungst, 33˚ Roger D. JarrettDavid C. Raker, 33˚ Marvin R. Long Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚Robert E. Saul James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚ William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚James A. Smith Larry E. Sheats Charles F. Greevy, III

Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚, C-I-C

FRATERNAL GREETINGSD. Frederick Wertz, 33˚, Chairman

William T. Abernatha, Jr., 33˚ Allen J. Henninger, 33˚ Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚R. Donald Adam, 33˚ Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚ William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚ G. Robert Hofer, 33˚ William R. Rininger, 33˚J. Budd Bell, 33˚ Charles C. Hoover, 33˚ James R. Ritter, 33˚Bryan L. Berry, 33˚, M.S.A. Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚ Richard M. Robinson, 33˚Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚ William K. Kahler, 33˚ David R. Smeltz, Sr., 33˚Donald C. Berninger, 33˚ Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Dan E. Smith, 33˚Henry E. Bower, Jr., 33˚ Richard A. Loreman, 33˚ Paul H. Starkey, 33˚A. James Bryden, 33˚ C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚ Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Roger A. Madigan, 33˚ James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚Neil T. Coy, 33˚, M.S.A. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33˚ Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚Larry R. Emigh, 33˚ Donald J. Panichi, 33˚ Gary W. Walter, 33˚Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚ L. Eugene Pauling, 33˚ Elliott B. Weiss, 33˚George A. Fraley, 33˚ Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚ Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚ James A. Pruyne, 33˚ Robert C. Wise, 33˚C. Frederick Harris, 33˚ David C. Raker, 33˚ Calvin M. Witmer, 33˚P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚ Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚ James C. Young, 33˚

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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)

HOSPITALITY AND REGISTRATION

Richard D. Carson, M.S.A. Chairman, (570) 323-5692Robert E. Klingman, Assistant Chairman

Lee R. Brobst William S. McKay Bradley H. OechlerJohn A. Brown Earl J. Michael Jacob F. EngleWillard L. Foresman James Smith Charles D. SpringmanSamuel R. Hoff, M.S.A. James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚

BANQUET COMMITTEERonald L. Rock, M.S.A., Acting ChairmanDale E. Wurster, Assistant Chairman

Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚ P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚Robert O. Fries Glen F. Getchen Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚William A. Holmes Kenneth L. Porter, M.S.A. Charles Smith

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SPOTLIGHTJay E. Chaapel, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 322-8820

Marlin M. Roush, M.S.A. David G. Wascher

AMPLIFYING SYSTEMBirch B. Phillips III, Chairman, (570) 322-6112

J. Budd Bell, 33˚ * Ralph E. Zeigler * Paul R. Warnick

COMMITTEE ON MAKEUPJeffrey D. Gorham, Chairman, (570) 998-2249 Brian K. Bitner, Asst. Chairman, (570) 769-7155

* Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. John R. Drawbaugh, Jr.Matthew J. Whipple Melvin P. Casselberry Robert A. Preston, M.S.A.

* Honorary Members

SCOTTISH RITE IMPERIAL TETEQUE BANDLance Ohnmeiss, Director

Donald C. Berninger, 33˚, Director Emeritus

* Retired Members

Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. Fred E. Nicewinter James R. Ritter, 33˚Alfred J. Bashore Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A. James L. ShanerWilliam C. Frederick Edwin F. Musser Larry E. SheatsRobert C. Wise, 33˚ J. David Jarrett * Robert E. Skipper

* Earl R. Williams Robert H. Kauffeld Ray SnyderGregory A. Bitler Carl J. Musser Robert L. SwartzG. Raymond Bressler Gordon Taylor George R. Dietz

* Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Ray F. Tyler William E. CorsonRichard H. Lloyd * Kenneth S. Warmkessel Robert R. Cowl

* Kenneth L. Masterson Donald E. Weaver Louis R. Arndt* Robert M. Maue Fred L. Delaney Albert R. Mitchell

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ENTERTAINMENT USHERSMelvin C. Durrwachter, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-5551

William K. Person Donald H. Metzger Robert L. RiceJesse F. Sholes William A. Clemons, Jr. Robert A. FolmarVictor I. Carlson Donald B. Bergerstsock, 33˚ Willard L. Foresman

IN CHARGE OF CLASSLawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-4460

William H. Sober, Jr. James A. Stroup, M.S.A. Charles C. Hoover, 33˚ J. Budd Bell, 33˚Paul H. Starkey, 33˚ Thomas W. BoylePeter D. Culbertson

CLASS MARSHALSBryan L. Berry, M.S.A., 33˚, Chairman, (570) 524-9673Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A., Assistant Chairman

George A. Fraley, 33˚ John A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A. Andrew E. WalterJeffrey B. Smith

COMMITTEE ON BANNERSRobert E. Johnson, M.S.A., Chairman, Montoursville

Richard L. MixJames A. Stroup, M.S.A.

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RITUALISTIC DIRECTORRonald H. Hoover, 33˚

LIGHTING TECHNICIANSPatrick N. Maynard, Chairman, (570) 742-2701

Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus

George E. Elder, Sr. Gale Roland Dean M. Thomas Larry E. Maynard

* Lewis C. Ronemus

WARDROBE AND WIG COMMITTEEJohn H. Shafer, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 326-4459Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚, Assistant Chairman

Howard T. Manley Thad E. Day Gary W. Walter, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚ James R. Shaible J. Bernard Schelb

STAGEWilliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚, Chairman, (570) 356-7866

* Jay E. Chaapel, M.S.A. Robert W. Pickering Kenneth I. Berninger* John A. Girton Harry A. Rhian William C. RiceFranklin A. Poust

*Honorary Members

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WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY CHOIRJames R. Ritter, 33˚, Director and Accompanist, (570) 584-2596

Gerald D. Fleisher, Business Manager

Honorary Life Members

Eugene R. Kelley Max E. Mitchell James H. Wirt

VISITATION OF SICKJames. A. Stroup, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-6286

James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚, Asst. Chairman

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012Friday, 3:00 P.M. - Reception of Candidates.

Saturday, 8:00 A.M. - Registration

Cast members are requested to assist in clearing stage after each degree is over.

ALL RITUALS MUST BE CHECKED INTO THE OFFICE

FOLLOWING THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012Valley of Williamsport

6:00 P.M. – Members and ladies dinner 7:00 P.M. - All bodies stated meeting

J. Budd Bell, 33˚Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚

Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. Calvin M. Witmer, 33˚

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Robert P. BowersoxRichard H. LloydGary H. DerrRobert N. Panichi, M.S.A.Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A.

Paul W. GroveChester A. HarbachC. Bruce HenryClair W. KeeferH. Thomas Eddy

Richard A. Loreman, 33˚Frederick G. Pfeiffer, Jr.Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚Jackie E. Rishel, M.S.A.Gary L. Yocum


CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33ºTHRICE POTENT MASTER

OFFICERSThrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33˚ Deputy Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SHAIBLE Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS E. RYDER Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONG Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLATreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚ Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZMaster of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. O’CONNORCaptain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROBERT C. KREBS Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚

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APRIL 13, 2012

MASTER TRAVELER, 4˚ — 4:00 P.M.LARRY E. MAYNARD, Degree Master, (570) 538-9050

The Apartment of the Holy Place before the completion of the TempleTIME: 1005 B.C.

“Duty is with us always, inflexible as fate.”

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚

SCENE I

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚Hiram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEIL T. COY, SR.,33˚, M.S.A.

SCENE II

King David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARL L. STITZER, 33˚Solomon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAROLL P. KEEFERJoseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DARWIN C. BEAVERSepa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EARL J. MICHAEL

SCENE III

Araspes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN T. ZIMMERMANArtaban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENNIS R. MACKBartacus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. SMITH

SCENE IV

Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. MCCLINTOCK, 33˚Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS

SCENE V

Four Chaplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONGWILLIAM SKUMANICH

GILBERT M. BOALKENNETH R. RUCH, JR.

Chief Spotted Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VAN S. SHIPEGeorge Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A.Flag Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A.Flag Bearer Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS E. RYDERConstans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENNIS R. MACK


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APRIL 13, 2012

GRAND ELECT MASON, 14˚ – 5:00 P.M.DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 321-6439

RICHARD A. LOREMAN, 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 322-6347

The Secret Vault under the Sanctum Sanctorumof the Temple of Solomon

“Whom virtue unites, death cannot separate.”

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLA

Thrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚

Deputy Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚

Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚

Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN A. SCHLESING

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SHAIBLE

Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JOSEPH O. SMITH, JR.

Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚

Captain of Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚

Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLA

Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD

DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED

TO HELP CLEAR STAGE

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LARRY E. SHEATSSOVEREIGN PRINCE

OFFICERS

Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSHigh Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THAD E. DAYSenior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHARTJunior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK E. HORT, SR.Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZHospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK A. ENRIGHTMaster of Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTSTyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚


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PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16º – 6:15 P.M.LARRY E. SHEATS, Degree Master, (570) 725-3801

R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (814) 237-2916

“Great is Truth and mighty above all things.”

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚

Zerubbabel – Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK E. HORT, SR.

Joshua – High Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS

Seriah – Prince of Judah (Senior Warden) . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHART, III

Mordecai – Prince of Benjamin (Junior Warden) . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLER

Darius – King of Persia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚

Artaban – Satrap of Assyria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS

Araspes – Satrap of Babylon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SHAIBLE

Bartacus – Satrap of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. SMITH

Grand Master of Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TERRY M. PETERS

Grand Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THAD E. DAY

Trumpeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS

PATRICK N. MAYNARDMOST WISE MASTER

OFFICERS

Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PATRICK N. MAYNARDSenior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID G. WASCHERJunior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MICHAEL J. WALLISOrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JOHN L. DEBO, JR.Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZHospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROBERT E. SAULGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZTyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚

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KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX OF H.R.D.M., 18˚– 8:30 A.M.CARL L. STITZER, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 546-2021

WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR., Assistant Degree Master, (570) 322-5463

Chapter Room and Chamber of Death – TIME: 1118 A.D.

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not

charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARMAN D. ZEHNER

Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚

Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚

Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID G. WASCHER

Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM K. KAHLER, 33˚

Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚

Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL J. WALLIS

Projectionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚

Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A.

Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚

Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAY E. CHAAPEL, M.S.A.

DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTEDTO HELP CLEAR STAGE

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GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

OFFICERS

Commander-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚First Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚Second Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLEROrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚ Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAUL H. STARKEY, 33˚Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZMaster of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33˚Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Engineer and Seneschal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚ Standard Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚

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Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BENJAMIN E. LANDONKnight Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚Adolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZReinfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGE J. CASELLA, SR.Scribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSKt. Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. REIDY, SR.Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚Ferdinand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚Thaddues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY E. MAYNARD

SUPPORTING CAST:Venerable Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚Halberdiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VOLUNTEERSAttendants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLUNTEERS

Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARDTechnical Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚


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PATRIARCH NOACHITE, 21˚ – 9:45 A.M.C. FREDERICK HARRIS, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 546-6674

A gathering of the ruling heads of Europe in a forest camp in the 12th Century.

“Ever will right come uppermost and ever will justice be done.”

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Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN E. RYDER

Master Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARK J. PHILLIPS

First Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT G. PETERMAN

Second Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZ

Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT W. DITTMAR

Candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICHOLAS S. RICE

Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD

Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚


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PRINCE OF LIBANUS, 22˚ – 12:00 P.M.MARK J. PHILLIPS, Degree Master, (570) 546-7770

STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 484-5044

Workshop located in a North American forest – TIME: 19th Century A.D.

“Does he acknowledge the dignity of labor? Does he understand that it is not a curse,but a privilege for a man to earn his living by hard work”

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CHIEF OF THE TABERNACLE, 23˚– 1:00 P.M.JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A., Degree Master, (570) 546-6281BRIAN E. RYDER, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 279-7679

P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 326-7681

“The four Chaplians Degree – Based on the sinking of the troopship

‘U. S. S. Dorchester’ in World War II.”

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚Reverend Robert C. Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚ Reverend George Lansing Fox . . . . . . . . THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A.Wyatt Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSRabbi Alexander Goode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A.Rabbi Goode, The Senior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHARTFather John Patrick Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANLKIN HARTZEL, JR. 33˚Seaman Morton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GLEN E. PAULHAMUSReverend Clark V. Poling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚Reverend Daviel V. Poling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLERBoatswain’s Mate Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN E. RYDERThe Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. RAYMOND BRESSLER, IIPrivate Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEAN M. PURDY

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

G. Raymond Bressler, II; J. David Jarrett; Robert C. Wise, 33˚; Glen E.Paulhamus; William Mosser; Donald E. Weaver; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚; JeffreyL. Kuntz, M.S.A.; Larry E. Sheats; Thomas E. Ryder; Sean M. Purdy.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Lighting and Backstage Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD;GEORGE E. ELDER, SR.; CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A.

Amplifying System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, IIISpotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAY E. CHAAPEL


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APRIL 14th, 2012

KNIGHT ASPIRANT, 31˚ – 2:30 P.M.P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 326-7681

JAMES R. SHAIBLE, Asst. Degree Master, (570) 329-0275

A Cathedral Chancel in France – TIME: About 1300 A.D.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.”

ALLEGORICAL SECTION

Prince Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SHAIBLE

Knight Kadosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONG

Knight of Rose Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚

Knight of Council of Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚

Knight of Lodge of Perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN L. DEBO, JR.

Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS

Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY B. SMITH

Trumpeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS

Constans, as Aspirant to Knighthood . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚

Florio, a Companion of Constans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, III

Urban, a Philosopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHART

Rufus, a Knight Companion of Constans . . . . . . . ROBERT E. JOHNSON, M.S.A.

Ignatius, a Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚

Cardinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL J. WALLIS

Cardinal’s Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAN S. SHIPE

Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT E. SAUL

Acolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MELVIN C. DURRWACHTER, M.S.A.

Thurifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREDERICK G. RIPKA

Consistory Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THAD E. DAY

JEFFREY B. SMITH

ROBERT C. KREBS

FRANK E. HORT, SR

STEPHEN M. WERTZ

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SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET, 32˚ – 3:30 P.M.J. BUDD BELL, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 326-4507

A Cathedral Chancel in France TIME: About 1300 A.D.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.”

CEREMONIAL SECTION

Commander-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚

First Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚

Second Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚

Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚

Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUL H. STARKEY, 33˚

Thrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.

Worshipful Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚

Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLER

Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES A. PRUYNE, 33˚

Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚

Aspirant Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚

Engineer and Seneschal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚

Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REGION 1

Paul H. Starkey, 33º

Chairman

70 – Athens – Rural Amity

Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33º, M.S.A.Gary E. Lewis

108 – Towanda – Union

Donald J. Panichi, 33˚Steven D. Benjamin, Jr.David J. Landmesser

163 – Monroeton – Evergreen

263 – Laceyville – Franklin

306 – Troy – Trojan

Lawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A.

415 – Canton

Raymond G. Bagley, Jr.Lewis T. McClain

418 – Rome – Roman

Wilmer W. GilpinDuane I. Phillips

471 – Le Raysville – Le Ray

Michael MaslovHarrison D. Johnson

618 – Wyalusing

William H. Williamson

REGION 2

William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Chairman

244 – Danville

Frank E. Hort, Sr.John E. Barnhart, III

255 – Shamokin

Bruce A. BunnerMarvin R. LongPeter Zabawsky

349 – Elysburg

Willliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚

378 – Mount Carmel – Cedar

Dennis J. Stone

MEMBERSHIP – DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEESKEITH A. ERB – Chairman

JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚ – Co-Chairman

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REGION 3

Keith A. Erb

Chairman

22 – Sunbury

Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚Van S. ShipeJeffrey B. Smith

144 – Lewisburg – Charity

Keith A. ErbCaroll P. KeeferRobert L. Hughes

194 – Selinsgrove – Lafayette

Charles C. Hoover, 33˚Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚

256 – Milton

Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A.John A. Brouse, M.S.A.

370 – Mifflinburg

Gary W. Walter, 33˚James A. SmithDennis R. Mack

404 – Northumberland – Eureka

Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.William Skumanich

619 – Middleburg

Fred R. Spotts

702 – Herndon

Keith R. Tressler

REGION 4

James A. O’Connor

Chairman

268 – Bellefonte

Robert C. Krebs

314 – Clearfield

Gilbert M. Boal

391 – Phillipsburg

Wenzil G. FleckRoy V. Parko

480 – Curwensville – Noble

Michael L. Cathcart

515 – Osceola Mills – Oceala

Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚

537 – Centre Hall – Old Fort

Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A.William R. Rininger, 33˚

559 – Dubois

Raymond C. Bush

700 – State College

Gregory J. StayerRobert H. HoffmanJames A. O’Connor

MEMBERSHIP – DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

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REGION 5

Robert E. Saul

Chairman

106 – Williamsport

Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚Robert E. Johnson, M.S.A.

199 – Lock Haven – La Fayette

Michael L. Slack

232 – Jersey Shore – La Belle Vallee

Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚

299 – Muncy

Kenneth W. McClintock, 33˚Stephen M. Wertz

335 – Montoursville – Eureka

J. Budd Bell, 33˚C. Fred Harris, 33˚

397 – Williamsport – Ivy

James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚

401 – Watsontown

James C. Young, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚

707 – Williamsport – John F. Laedlein

Robert E. SaulThomas W. Boyle

755 – Williamsport – Dietrick Lamade

Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.ADonald B. Bergerstock, 33˚

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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE, M.S.A.

The Award for Meritorious Service is conferred upon members who haveattained the Thirty-Second Degree and have given faithful services of a Masonicnature. First given in 1941, the award is presented by the Council of Deliberationupon the recommendation of the presiding officers of the four bodies.The following deceased members of the Valley of Williamsport have been so

honored:

Edward F. Laedlein, Edward M. Bates, John A. Shoemaker, Charles E. Laedlein,George W. Heap, T. LeRoy Lyman, Thomas S. Askey, William M. Applegate, AlbraW. Reeder, Charles A. Shempp, Ferdinand D. Page, Jacob A. Billman, Fred A. Waltz,Andrew S. Rhoads, Chester A. Moore, Zaner Colley, Fred H. Breining, G. E. OttoLeeds, Charles C. Fullmer, Jay H. Campbell, Albert C. Haas, Earl H. Morris, J.Clyde Brown, Clarence G. Ebert, Clair W. Bishop, Walter J. Heim, 33˚, LeRoy E.Losch, W. Clyde Harer, 33˚, Russell V. Myers, Chester M. Best, Drew E. Kolb,Woods M. Nicely, Howard J. Best, Harry Ealer, Jr., Charles E. Mahaffie, William N.Smith, Earl W. Ritter, Arthur S. Fenton, Cyrus Trate, Charles S. Cox, Bruce H.Winter, Robert D. Smink, David H. Best, Asher C. Weigel, Carl H. Sump, George C.Meck, John K. Miller, Theodore R. Walters, Charles A. Diehl, James L. Shaible, KarlO. Stuempfle, John E. Dice, Richard Wood, Joseph F. Wise, Ray S. Updegrove,Robert Young, Jr., Wilbur L. Houck, Marlin M. Roush, Ronald A. Lamar, Thomas F.Smith Jr., Richard J. Case., Jay E. Chaapel and Paul R. Dewald.Living members who hold this honor and the year given include the following:

Nominated for 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert M. BoalWilliam H. Sober, Jr.

Clifton K. Hungerford . . . . . . . .1990Leon C. Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Ronald L. Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Ralph D. Musick . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Bryan L. Berry, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . 2001Carson C. Hoover . . . . . . . . . . . 2002Jackie E. Rishel . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003Samuel R. Hoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005John H. Shafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Thomas J. Reimensnyder . . . . . 2006Kenneth L. Porter . . . . . . . . . . . 2007

James S. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007James A. Stroup . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008Edward T. Unangst . . . . . . . . . . 2008Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr. . . . 2009Jeffrey L. Kuntz . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009Richard D. Carson . . . . . . . . . . 2010John A. Brouse, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . 2010Robert E. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . 2011Robert A. Preston . . . . . . . . . . . 2011

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The officers ask that honorary members of the Supreme Council, past officers of all bodies, andall holders of the Meritorious Service Award wear their jewels while attending sessions. Visitorsfrom other Valleys are asked to make themselves known so they may be escorted to special seats in the auditorium. They, too, are asked to wear their jewels.

SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS

VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT

The Susquehanna Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VAN S. SHIPE, Shamokin Dam1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TERRY M. PETERS, Port Trevorton2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HARRY M. HUNTER, SunburySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RONALD D. WETZEL, NorthumberlandChaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARSON C. HOOVER, M.S.A., Selinsgrove

Advisory Committee- CALVIN M. WITMER, 33˚; RONALD H. HOOVER,33˚; MAX S. HACKENBERG; WILLIAM SKUMANICH, GREGORY C.WENRICH, 33˚

Moshannon Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GILBERT M. BOAL, Clearfield

Advisory Committee- GEORGE L. BEARD; ROY V. PARKO; CLIFFORD E.REED, 33˚

Mt. Nittany ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚, Boalsburg Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JEFFREY J. STURNIOLO, Warriors MarkSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY D. DYKE, LemontTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES S. CARR, M.S.A., BoalsburgChaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RALPH D. MUSICK, M.S.A., Centre Hall

Directors - LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚; R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚; DOUGLAS A.SMITH; WILLIAM R. RININGER, 33˚; TOM J. McBRIDE; RALPH D.MUSICK, M.S.A.; ROBERT H. HOFFMAN

Sun Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THOMAS E. RYDER, Milton1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DENNIS R. MACK, MifflinburgSecretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES A. SMITH, New Berlin

Directors- MARLIN L. PLYMETTE, 33˚; GARY W. WALTER, 33˚

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LIVING PAST PRESIDING OFFICERS

Williamsport Lodge of Perfection, 14˚

Past Thrice Potent MastersHenry E. Bower, Jr., 33˚; J. Budd Bell, 33˚; Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A.; Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚; Robert E. Copenhaver; Max E. Mitchell; R. Donald Adam,33˚; Eugene R. Kelley; P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚; William E. Fritz; George E.Meck; Richard A. Loreman, 33˚; Peter Zabawsky; William Skumanich; Glen E.Paulhamus; William R. Rininger; 33˚, Elliott B. Weiss, 33˚; William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚;Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.; G. Arnold Kriner; Benjamin E. Landon.

Williamsport Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16˚

Past Sovereign PrincesHoward J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚; Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚; Paul R. Warnick; Leon C. Myers,Jr., M.S.A.; Chester H. Pribble; James C. Young, 33˚; Larry R. Emigh, 33˚; Jackie E.Rishel, M.S.A.; Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚; Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A.; John L.Warsing; Keith R. Tressler; David C. Raker, 33˚; Dennis K. Birdsall; Thomas J.Reimensnyder, M.S.A.; Donald H. Shaheen; William Mosser; Larry E. Maynard;Caroll P. Keefer; Gilbert M. Boal; Keith A. Erb.

Williamsport Chapter of Rose Croix, 18˚

Past Most Wise MastersBirch B. Phillips, Jr.; Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚; Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚; David R.Smeltz, 33˚; Bryan L. Berry, 33˚, M.S.A.; William K. Kahler, 33˚; A. James Bryden,33˚; Gary W. Walter, 33˚; G. Robert Hofer, 33˚; Robert C. Wise, 33˚; Ronald H.Hoover, 33˚; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚; C. Frederick Harris, 33˚; George A. Fraley,33˚; Charles C. Hoover, 33˚; C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚; James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚;Dan E. Smith, 33˚; Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚; Kenneth W.McClintock, 33˚; William H. Sober, Jr.; Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚; Thomas W. Boyle.

Williamsport Consistory S.P.R.S., 32˚

Past Commanders-in-ChiefL. Eugene Pauling, 33˚; Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚; Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚; WilliamK. Kahler, 33˚; Donald C. Berninger, 33˚; Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚; Gary W. Walter, 33˚;A. James Bryden, 33˚; C. Fred Harris, 33˚; Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚; Donald B.Bergerstock, 33˚; Richard A. Loreman, 33˚.

Trustees of the Coordinate BodiesJ. Budd Bell, 33˚, Chairman; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚; David C. Raker, 33˚;James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚; William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚; Roger D. Jarrett; Robert E.Saul; James A. Smith; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚; Larry E. Sheats; Charles F.Greevy, III; Marvin R. Long; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚, C-I-C.

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HOSPITALER COMMITTEE

J. BUDD BELL, 33˚ Hospitaler

(570) 326-4507 (H)

CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33˚ Assistant

HOSPITALER(S) AIDESZONE 1Clearfield, Curwensville,Osceola Mills &Phillipsburg areas

Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚John L. WarsingGilbert M. Boal

ZONE 2Bellefonte, Centre Hall,State College areas

R. Donald Adam, 33˚Tom J. McBrideWayne A. BicehouseWilliam R. Rininger, 33˚Kenneth A. Reed

ZONE 3Montoursville,Montgomery, Muncy &Watsontown areas

George A. Fraley, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚Dan E. Smith, 33˚

ZONE 4Williamsport

A. James Bryden, 33˚C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚Melvin C. Durrwachter Sr.,M.S.A.

ZONE 5Blossburg, Mansfield & Wellsboro areas

ZONE 6Jersey Shore, Lock Haven& Renovo areas

ZONE 7Lewisburg, Mifflinburg &Milton areas

Gary W. Walter, 33˚Caroll P. KeeferJohn A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A.Thomas J. Reimensnyder,M.S.A.

ZONE 8Northumberland &Sunbury areas

Jeffrey B. SmithGregory C. Wenrich, 33˚

ZONE 9Selinsgrove, Middleburg& Herndon areas

Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A.Charles C. Hoover, 33˚Keith R. Tressler

ZONE 10Shamokin, Mt. Carmel,Elysburg & Danville areas

Marvin R. LongWilliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Gale Roland

ZONE 11LeRaysville, Athens,Canton, Monroeton,Towanda, Troy &Wyalusing areas

Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚Paul H. Starkey, 33˚Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33 ,̊ M.S.A.James A. Pruyne, 33˚Karl M. Snyder, M.S.A.

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SECRETARY’S BULLETIN

VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT A.A.S.R. 348 Market Street

Williamsport, PA 17701Telephone: (570) 323-6194

(800) 899-8342 FAX (570) 323-2243

www.williamsportscottishrite.orgOffice Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Mon. – Fri.

PETITIONERS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Petitioners for Degrees and Membership must be recommended by two membersof this Valley. Recommenders must certify that the petitioner holds a current BlueLodge dues card. Applicants must be Master Masons in good standing in regularly constituted Lodges of Master Masons, recognized by our SupremeCouncil, and must have resided in Pennsylvania at least one year and in our jurisdiction six months.

JURISDICTION:Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport may draw their membershipfrom Lycoming County and every other county in the state where there are nobodies of the Scottish Rite of the same grade.

FEES: VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED FOR FEESLodge of Perfection (4˚ to 14˚, inclusive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70.00Council of Princes of Jerusalem (15˚ to 16˚) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00Chapter of Rose Croix (17˚ to 18˚) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00Consistory, S.P.R.S. (19˚ to 32˚, inclusive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00

• A fee of $100.00 must accompany each petition.

AFFILIATION:There is no fee for the transfer of your membership to the Valley of Williamsport.

HOLY BIBLE, LAPEL BUTTON:The Scottish Rite Bodies in this Valley present a Holy Bible and a lapel button toeach candidate upon whom they confer the degrees.

PLEASE INFORM THE SECRETARY:When moving – your new address,Transfer of Masonic Lodge membership,The illness or death of any member,The suspension or termination of Masonic Lodge affiliation of any member, andWedding anniversary date.

STEPHEN M. WERTZSecretary, A.A.S.R., Williamsport, PA

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MEMBERSHIPMembership is the lifeblood of our fraternity. In the past years, this

lifeblood has been draining away by deaths, demits, and indifference. We need the Brethren to be awakened to the needs of our fraternity. EachBrother must carry the word to other members and be concerned enough topetition new Masons. Each Brother must impart his enthusiasm to otherMasons so that the Membership Committee may realize its mission. As committee members we cannot continue to carry alone the burden of obtaining new members for the Valley. We must work to combat the indifference of some of our Brethren and band together to perpetuate theideals of our craft. The very survival of Scottish Rite Masonry in general andthe Valley of Williamsport in particular is dependent upon the MembershipCommittee getting its message across to the membership. New petitions areneeded to fill the ever increasing voids in our ranks.The Membership Committee has a formidable task ahead. The Valley of

Williamsport has been given the task of “0 or above” net members by theyear 2015. What that means is that the gains in membership (new membersand restorations to membership) must balance the losses in membership(deaths, nonpayment of dues, and demits.) Our research shows that ourValley must at least quadruple the size of each of our classes in order to comeclose to attaining this five-year membership goal.We have our work cut out for us. We must encourage membership in the

Blue Lodges and then encourage the seeking of more light by making the petitioning of the Scottish Rite bodies as attractive as possible. We must bepro-active in our approach with regard to membership. We cannot sit backand not try new things just because we “never did it that way before.” Wecontrol the very lifeblood of our fraternity; that lifeblood must reach out toall of the members so that each member of the Valley of Williamsportbecomes a representative of the Membership Committee.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIME RESPONSIBILITYTo promote Scottish Rite Masonry and

gain new members for the Valley of Williamsport

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIESEach member of the Membership Committee is responsible to:

• Set a good Masonic example• Actively promote Scottish Rite Masonry

• Seek eligible Master Masons• Generate enthusiasm within the Valley

• Provide good leadership

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSVALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE

111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012

3:00 P.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club

4:00 P.M. 4th Degree Exemplified Auditorium

5:00 P.M. 14th Degree Exemplified Auditorium

6:15 P.M. 16th Degree Exemplified Auditorium/Howard Theater

and Dinner

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012

7:00 A.M. Wardrobe Fundraiser Breakfast Howard Theater

8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club

8:30 A.M. 18th Degree Exemplified Auditorium

9:45 A.M. 21st Degree Exemplified Auditorium

10:30 A.M. Building tour Scottish Rite

11:15 A.M. Class Pictures Auditorium

12:00 P.M. 22nd Degree Exemplified and Lunch Howard Theater

1:00 P.M. 23rd Degree Exemplified Auditorium

2:30 P.M. 31st Degree Exemplified Auditorium

3:30 P.M. 32nd Degree Exemplified Auditorium

5:15 P.M. Wine and Cheese Social Acacia Club

6:00 P.M. Dinner Banquet* Acacia Club

7:00 P.M. Car Raffle Drawing Acacia Club

* Ladies are invited to the Saturday Banquet.

111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY PARKINGFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARKING LOT

Third and Mulberry StreetsOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, STREET METERS

(No Money Required on Saturday)


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