Each of the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, including the Masonic Villages. The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation; The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children; The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania: and the Masonic Charities Fund offers charitable gift annuities at attractive rates (sec below).

The benefits include: t/ Fixed Income t/ Dependable Payments t/ Backed by the Assets of the Masonic Charity Issuing The Annuity t/ Payments Partially Tax-Free For A Period of Years t/ Federal income Ta.x Charitable Deduction

Sample One-Life G ift Annu ity Rates•

Age .!3..ru.!< W Rru& 55 5.5% 75 7. 1% 60 5.7% 80 8.0% 65 6.0% 85 9.5% 70 6.5% 90+ 11.3% *Rates recommended by the American Counci l on Gitl A nnuities, effective July I , 2003. Note: 1\vo-life rates are less due to added life expectancy.

To learn how a gift annuity might benci'it you or someone you love, in complete confidence and at no cost or obl igation, fill out and return the response coupon to the Office of Gift Planning, or call Bro. Alvin H. Blitz, Chief Director of Gift Planning, or Bro. John R. McFadden, Director of Gift Planning-East Region, at (717) 367-1121, ext. 33311, or toll-free (800) 599-6454. Brethren and Friends in Western Pennsylvania are invited to contact Jane W. Bin ley. Director of Gift Planning- West Region. by calling (412) 741-1400, ext. 3011 or toll-free (866) 872-0664.

The olliciol regostntion and finon<i•l infO«Ntion fo< any of the Muonic Charities may be obained 1\oom the P..,.,.,..,.,.. Dcp.nment of SUt~ by caa~ng toll-free. within Penrl$)'fvanu. (800) 73'2-0999. R-.;.tntion does not imply endors-t. All contributlons are u.x.c:leduc:tible to the extent allowed by bw.

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Petition Hotline 1-800.990-1935

GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANiA

page 12.

Also in this issue:

winter2004 magazine

William Slater II R .W. Grand Master

Family

High School

College

Friends

page 4.

The Pennsylvania Freemason

Celebrates 50 Years Fvsr in a foor pall series

page 24.

Man to Mason: A One-Day Adventure . . . . .... . .. . . ........ 5

Thomas K. Sturgeon, R. W. Junior Grand Warden ... . . • •..•. 9

The Grand Lodge Sharing the LightTeam . ..... . .......... 11

Blaine Fabian named Editor Emeritus . . . . .. . . . . • .. . . . . . . 22

Jeffrey W. Coy, R. W. Grand Treasurer . . ...... . . • . . • .. . . . 23

Youngest Grand Master in 1 oo Years .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .... 27

The Sun is rising on a new threshold in Masonry.

S hare the Ught- a phrase you will be hearing and seeing during my two years

as your Grand Master - on vehicles, on letterheads, on signs, in the Pennsytvama

Freemason, on the internet, in brochures. on golf shirts, in conversations. on lapel pins,

and in blue lodges.

And I ask you, our members, to Share the Light of our great fraternity,

with all it offers to humanity, with your family, friends, and neighbors as

we launch a massive, exciting campaign to increase the membership in

Pennsylvania by 10% commencing on January 1, 2004 and building to a

crescendo that culminates with the Man to Mason state-wide, one-day

conferral of the three blue lodge degrees on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

I look forward to initiating 10,000 new members which

will involve over 30,000 Masons serving as recommenders, mentors, investigating committees, administrative

personnel, and background support Share the Light brethren and be a part of this fraternal building team of

dedicated Masons who will tum this Fraternity around.

The Masonic CHIP Program will begin in 2004. It is a comprehensive one-stop child identification program.

Read more about it on page 22.

August 10 through August 15, 2004, our motorcycling Masons will travel to the annual motorcycle festival in

Sturgis , South Dakota Reservations are now being acoepted.

We hope you like the new look of the Pennsylvania Freemason wh1ch is g•v•ng b•rth to a new look in the

administration of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and the modernization of the fratemity in Pennsylvania.

I w ish each and every one of you my sincere best w ishes for health and happiness in the New Year.

Yours, in Sharing the Light .. •

J~/J~ William Slater II R . W. Grand Master

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MAN TO MASON: A ONE DAY ADVENTURE Chairman:

General Chairman:

William Slater II

Thomas K. Sturgeon

Vice Chairmen:

One Day Class Date:

State-wide Goal:

District Deputy Grand Masters

Saturday, October 2, 2004

10,000 new me.mbers

Lodge Goal: I 0% increase in membership

Campaign Period: January l , 2004 to December J I, 2004

location Area Regional Coordinator R;tualistic Instructor

Allentown l<trry G. Newhard Ralph H. Sltdcr, Sr.

Altoona Dale A. Delo:ier Cltffor,l E. Reed, Sr.

Bloomsburg Luther J. Black John W. HltnC>, Jr.

Coudersport G. Robert Grant leonnnl F. Trc.u

Erie Kim W. Jeffreys Wollbm Rabbiu

Harrisburg Gary P. Wendt jeff Moyer

New Castle Fred]. livingston Harvey E. McNnhh

Philadelphia D. Michael Smirh John A. Rose

Pittshurgh William M. Ko·auenherg Byrl J. John.<on, Sr.

Reading Russell W. &ker larry A. Buuar.J

Scrantor\ Alfred W. Kotula. Sr. Walter F. Lmdcmuth

Uniont<,lwn je ffrey M. Wonderling Byrl j. johnson, Sr.

W til imnsport A. James Bryden

T he onc-<lay Man to Mason project is more than a one day conferral or

all thr«! Blue Lodge degrees on Saturdal'. October 2. 2004. lr os a year-long projecr that commences on january 1, 2004 and cn..b on December 31, 2004.

The ultnnate goal dunng that time frame ts to mcrease the membership m Penn.<ylvama by 10,000 new members wluch u a 10% oncrease in each Lodge in the Commonwealth.

The specoal 'Share the light Man "' Mo>On' p<mion should be used during 2004 whoch is a\·ailable through Lodge Secretaries, District Deputy Grand Masters. the Grand Lodge web site, '"'""'·fl<W<D~.org and is printed on rage> 7 and 8 of this issue of the Frt..'\.'nl:llOn.

Lodge Goal Each Lo..lge gOOll is simply 10% of its

curr~nt membership. I( the Lodge has ZOO memlxors, the goal during 2004 is 20 new

RicharJ L. Tulx>

members. Eifewve ]anuory l, 2004, .1 pewooncr

ro a Lodge can elect to rt."Ccavc: 1 he thrc(.• degrees ::u rhetr convcnu:ncc:

l. The nadtto<>nal way one p<r month for three month.<.

2. \Vat< for th~ one-dar conferral of !he 1 hree degrees on October 2

J. Recel\'c the I st and/or 2nJ and re«ive UlC Jnl at rhe one·day conferral

Nou: those peuu\)nen rl-ccavm~ the ZnJ and/or 3nl ar the onc·dal conferral must atteO<I all three de!!""'-' hem~: con· ferroo that d;oy.

Regardle;:, of the mcth.>.l sdectcd l>y the petition~r m rcceivtnJ: the dcs:rec .... the method hy which a petouoner :opplios for onembel'>htp remam.\ the ,;une wuh but one exception.

1. The peliuoner tnlbt n,k n M.~~t4!r Mason for n ()Ctirion. The r'!Ctith.1n i~ signe-d by two MMtcr Ma1<ms first-line signer must be .1 memh~r <,( rhc Uxlttc rhc

Grand Lodge Representative

Stephen Gardner

Samuel C. Williamson

Robert L. Dluge, Jr.

Gc'Otge H. Hohenshildt

Edward H. f<>wler, Jr.

Jeffrey W. Coy

11loln~l!. K. Srut·geon

Donald L. Albert

William Slater II

Mmvin A. Cunningh:-tm. Sr.

Edward 0. Wei.sser

James L. Ernerte

Ronald A. Aung>t, Sr.

pctiuoncr i) applying to- che second line ~igner can be a memher. tn good standmg. of ~ny PeMsylvania L.odge.

2. (flu: cxceptwn) If the petitioner docs no< know a Mason but calls the Grand Lod~:e Petition Hotline, 1·800· 990-1935, mquonng about 1-ecoming a Mason, the Grand Lodge wiU complete a peuuon over the phone and send it tO the &..:retary of the Blue Lodge nearest to hiS reoodence woth a Cop)' to the District Dcrucy Grand Master foc acuon. The petiuonec will then be contact(-d by the Secretary to ascenam if he knows a Mason on that rarucular Lodge. If he does, that member .hould be contacted requesring he hccomc the petitioners recommender. If he doe> not know any Masons, the peti· tioner should he imerviewed by rhe Lodge Memberslup Committee. Once approved by the Comnuttee, and recommenders e~tahlished, the petition is treated in the

CJntim.I'C(J on l'l(cgc 6.

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Man to Mason Project O>nunutd /rant""" s.

nonnal manner- it 1s read in Lodge, an inv~tigall1'8 committee is appointed and performs the or duty, and the petitioner is voted on at the next sroted meeung 11ot ~is ~ Dl conm>l of Ufto is admitttd 10M l.ot.f&e

lodges may hold Specoal Meeungs fO< balloting an •july, • August and •September and may ballot on petittontl$ without publishang the names an the nouce provoded the Commottee o( Investigation has reponed favorably. Muluple ballotong woll be permitted on any number of petitions. "11ot Masonac: Moruh ""l'""""""' is <WA..d if a SP«jal Mmmr os called for balloti>1g.

A \'Oice ballot may be used for as many candodates as desired. Dues & Fees

1. The current structure of Dues &. Fees o( each lodge in rhe Commonwealth remains rhe same.

Z. Credit cards can be used, of desored, for p<lying the entrance fees. The Secreary of the Blue lodge must call the Petition Hotline number ( 1-800-990-1935) to process the petitioner's credit card. l11e Grand Lodge will then remit a check back to the Blue lodge on the amount of the fees charged.

3. Each candidate will be provided with ldencincation Credentials by the Secretary of the Blue lodge attesting that the dues&. fees have been paid. This I D woll be used at registration on the day of the one-day class, Saturday, October 2, 2004.

The One-Day Class I. For the one-day class on Sacurday, October 2, 2004, the

Grand lodge will provide each candidate with a Bible, working tools, and apron.

2. Regional CoordinatOr$ nrc rcspansible for the venue, fur· niture, soundJ serup for regis1racion, lunch coordination. ~nd all facil ity issues.

3. Regional Ritualistic lnstnsctors are responsoble for the degree team seleetion, reheal$9ls, mentor instrucuon, and all issu<S rdating co the degree conferral.

4. lodges are responsoble for providing (JOlt M<JUOI' for '-'<!1'1 frpr cartdidaus from rhe l.ot.f&e Mentors are to aso>lSt candidates in the conferral of rhe degrees and instrucuoo between degrees. MentO<S will be instructal by the RegoO<tal Rotualistic ln.sauctO<S in their dunes. Thne u..U bt at least rhnlt ~of Masonic EducaUon brtw«n rhe dtgnlts

5. All candidates woll reeite the obligation dunng the degrees.

6. All candidate mformauon for rtglStrauon purposes per· raining to the one-day class must be completed and in the Grand Secrerary's office by Wednesday, September 15, 2004.

QUESTIONS OR HELP? Call or E-mail your Dis~~ict Deputy Grand Master

his name, phone n u mber and e-mail address is listed in you r l..odgc Notice.

Petition Hotline: 1·800-990-1935 (Sec page 10 for detaols)

William Slater II 115th

Right Worshipful Grand Master

Brother William Slater II was born in

Pitrsb.orgh, Pcnnsylvttnoa, on October 19, 1958, the fOil

of Raymond). Jr. and Doris Greiner Slater and has been a resodem of Allegheny O>tonty his entire life.

He graduated from the Valley Forge Military

Academy in 1976, Thiel College in 1980, Pittsburgh lnstinue of Mottuary Seience in 1981. He is a member of the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he served us a Deacon and former member of rhe Christian Educnrion Committee.

Brother Slater is the Owner and President of Wm. SIMer & Sons, Inc. which operates eight funer.•l home-s in the Pittsburgh area. He is active in community affitirs and ho lds membership in .several civic organizations includ ing having recently $Crved ns President of Green Tree Rorary Cluh. Also an avid boater, Bm. Slater is the !ather of Sydney Slater nnd William (Wes) Sloocr Ill.

Brother Slater's Masonic record is as follows: He is a member of lodge No. 45 where he served as Worshipful Masrcr in 1987. He belongs to Royal Arch Chapter No. 268, Liberty Valley Council No. 50, Royal and Select Master Masons, and Duquesne Coonmandery No. 72, Knights Templar. In the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, he is a p<lSt Commander-in-Chief of Pennsylvania Consistory, Valley of Porrsburgh. I fc was coronet• ed a thiuy·third degree Mason on September 3, 2002 in llosron, Massachusetts.

ln the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, he was appaintal Grand Sword Bearer during Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr.'s rerm as R.W. Grand Master. He was elecred R.\V. )unoor Grand Warden at the December Quarterly in 1997, serving worh R.W. Grand Master )ames L ErnetTc during his term. He subsequently was e.lectal R. W. Senior Grand Warden and R. W. O.,pury Gr.and Master.

Olh<r Masonic affiliations include the Conosam Club of Me. Washington (Pittsburgh), serving as President in 1997; Syria Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S.; serving as an Ambassador; the blam Grotto, Royal Order of jesters, Pntshurgh Coutt No. 2 ond the Royal Order of Seotland.

Brother Slater will be the youngest Omnd Master in 100 yean to serve the Grand lodge of Pennsylvanm as R. W. Grand Master. •

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Meet the R. W. Junior Grand Warden

Bro. Thomas K. Sturgeon was imuated mto Freemasonry in Oakdale Lodge

No. 669 m Oakdale, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh on january 28, 1965. He serve<l as Wo~Shipful Master of the LOOge m 1969 . In 1983 he was appointed Oostrict Deputy Grond Master of che 47th Mil.'iOnic District through 1992. He ngaln sct·ved the Gr.md Lodge of Pennsylvania on the Committee on Finance in 1998 nnd 1999.

Bro. Sturgeon is a member of the Valley of PittSburgh, AASR and served as Commander-in-Chief tn 1988 and 1989. He was elected to Honorary Membe!Ship in the Supreme Counctl, 33• m 1988 and is currently an Active Member of Supreme Counctl for Pennsylvama. receiving ma< appo10cment m 1999. O.her Masontc bodoes he be Iones to include, urublxlbel-Ouquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162; Washington Council No. I Royal and Select Masters. and Duquesne Commandery No. 72. He is a member of Syria Shrine and belongs to the Provost GuarJ; Shrine Club South; Wesc Hills Caravan and the Royal OJ<Ier of jesce!S Coun No. 2, .ervong as Director in 2001 and 2002. He is a member of che Law Enforcement Pin Club; PA Shield and Square Club; Masonic Vetcrons ofWcsteno PA: Tall Cedars of lebanon, Wa-Cha-Grcc Forest No. 149, and the Golden Triangle York Rite College. He is also a recipient of the Dc:Molay legion of Honor.

Followmg graduation from Wesc Allegheny lligh Sehool in 1961, Bro Sturgt'On was employed by Duquesne Light Co. before pursuing a career on law enforcement. He was employed by the North Fayeuc Police ~rtment from 1968 to 1994 rising through the ranks to become 0\lef of Poltce/Public Safety Director in 1976. Dunng chat penod, Bro. Srurgeon rerumed to school begmmng wtth a 12 week intense management course ac the F.B.I. National Academy at Quantico, Virgtnta tn 1980. He received an Associate Degree 10 AdmmiStr..ltion of jusuce m 1982 from the Community College of Allegheny County, a Bachelor1 Degree in Cnminal justice from Elizabethtown College in 1995, and a MaSterofSeience Degree 10 Police Management from Youngstown Srote University In 1997. In 1994. he was employed by the Allegheny County Police Dc:parnnem, becoming Superintendent in 1997. He has served as President of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police and in 1998 was inducted into the Pennsylvania Police II all of Fame. He was awarded dle ft!St a11nual Award of Excellence 10 dle Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Associa•ion in 1998.

Currently he IS Regtonal Oi=tor of the Bureau of Narcoua Investigation in dle office of dle Atromey General of Pennsylvania.

Bro. Sturgeon is married to the fonner joan Rhow and hilS six children, Kimberly, Seth, a Mason, Maureen. Michael, Mark and the late Michelle. They have seven grand children and are members of the CfOSiroods United Methodist Church. •

Pennsylvania Masons SHARE THE LIGHT

Righ< Worshopful Grand MaS<cr William Sla1er II, announcttl durong hi.> insmllation,

his theme for 2004. nnd explnmed hos vision for <he furure of our Crnft ...

"The greate<l 1reasurc "'" shcre as Mo1SOflS is me "Ugh1• of our Cra/1, which guulcs ou 10 a pauo of caring and s/utrirlg d~e r<!IJO>ISi/li!ilid of lidorg a good ancl pr<Xh<t-

tiw l•fe, wltilc SJtl>f>Orting chc cluuiwblc work for u~oido our

{rcucmi1y is weU respecr­td."

*MasmoU: Uglu is our U\l)' of embracing mod ~sing w mond and spiritual

k..&rnhip doar o1tr [ami· bts. fnmds, associates m!d

1ht uvrltl <l?mlllloliry so rJes. P<rat</y rlt'<ds. l1 " our dury Ul

keep 1ha1 light Slmng ancl {<rcou...J, and infhumce odoers 10

follow dut1 3/lrne /.i,r(ht in 1heir daily '""'· • \Vid1 thnt focus during his tcnn a• Grand Master,

R.W.O.M. Slater plnns w send every Brorher in Pennsylvania • useful anJ mcnningful >'Ymbol ro identifv each Mas@ '""' their M•osonic Families, as dedic.ateJ ami producuve members of <heir commu-nities.

Every Mason will receive u. .. Pel'ansyl\'ania Freemasoru - Shannjl the Ltgln" auto enililem, to affix to dleir car, or 1hnt of a IO\·ed one. The simple, yet profound messa.ge, and our Square and Compasses, wtll cnCotll"::g<: those who see i< co ask about our fratemocy. And, It wtll serve as a beacon ro other Masons to allr.U:t the1n m timl'li of nood.

Grand Master Slater addt<l that "dumrg my tenn <IS

your Gmt!d Mtuttr; a ni$/)Qio.ohiiity I wk t -ery .le'riou.l/y, l am askirrg you to u'QI'k l••rd 10 ideruib u'()fl/oy candidatl!l {(II' out· frmemity, ""''to "Shrtrc 1/w 1.4;/u• ttiUo rhem. Git'<! rhern rl>e spiriwal (lift ''"'' )'(}I t r<!e<iwtl 1hroug/1 your degree work. Make rloem /Klrt of your Ma,.,.ic Family. I'd also like etleiJ 8rorl1er 10 auend l..od;:e meerlngs more o{ren, experieroa rJ,., tkgree u.orlc ag~tln, and g<r im-olt-cd 10 mak a difference.

Bring your family mJd fn<nJs 10 uSII the Grm!d Lodge of A!ruU)'Iumia, 011<! of Ot<r mosr beauafiJ and inspirlnj: historic landmarks m rh. u.mJ, •

In Feb<uary, 2004, c:>ch brother wtll be receiving their "Penn.ylvama Masons - Shanng dle Light" auto emblem, along wnh a ~,;onal letter from Grand Mastor SL~ccr, encourn!(mg us 10 rnke an active role in expandtng and enhancing "rite greatesr jra1e:noity in rlw! world". •

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Joseph E. Murphy, N.H.A. Chief ExscuiMI Olfictlr

W uh •uch a ~'""I flll'-'"m tH -.crve

onJovodual' of all :lj:C<

111 .111.!!WJ...'C:t \'lf thi.'l(

lh'cs. 1hc M.,~u'liC Vill.oge<o Share ohc Liqht cvcr~;.lo,~·. hrn'IJ.; .. il'll; lo life •~~'~d inw Lht.·

hearts of th~~c whom we o:crvc the benevolence of Frecm;1sonl)'.

We have hccn hlc.ss~..'t l with many upportunit iCl't over 1lw ~~c:l~ w ~rnw in response w t.lt.:mtn'l th• for 1\l' \V ,w1d exrn:uRit.'\1 services. Th1s hns cnnhk"<.. us m pn)\'ide members. nnd their fnnulie::­wirh rhn!~: ... :md ~~k11l w he ft>t.r ... prcnucr luc;mons for receiving ~crv!c~ UCI'OIS,') the O:.lt1i lll(.ll l \VC,IIrh.

Since we've tx·gun wHrking wnh th~ rL"Sidcms, .!ltaff JnJ Buoml1>( l )lrCCh1f"' n(

the M~mic Hnmc of Pcnn')'k,lnla tit l.;o(ay<ll< Hill. I h,ovc i'<:cl\ '"n:ondy cxclh .. '-1 ;lho-.u vur };mu.uy I, ZCJ04 un..-~n tur m.tny rc-.),.;oon .... Ju'l a ~h,lrt tun~ ·'~· how~:vcr. ~ts 1 hac.l .11\ nrpont.nur tn ltll.'Cl

\\1th !'!l:tff hl ,Js~u~ .. uur lr.ll\.,ttlon tnl(.l

one fam•h. I m·crhl-.trd .-. conv~"-•tton. th:n, h~"-11 du~ .. '\1111)' C\'C"• I coul\1 howe nn.tt:lnC\1 raktn!.! rl.tet.• .n Ell:.lf',cthhl""n, &~wtt.:lclc\ ur W.trnun .. tcr. A )!n)UJ' ,i " .. mrluyl'l'"' were c.:umf\lnmt: ,t tn•r-.m.: ... ,:.tf JX'N10 wh(litl I o\'.''•UII'k.-..1 h;lol.lln_ .... ,i to.nntly mcmh:r. A .. u f\lm' \lllt, .. tw w.b

J..>Til' \'10!.! o\'cr thc J,:.uh n( ,, n.•,tdcnl hw wlhmt ~Ju· h:'kl c.m•d ftn ,, ),,n)l. wm4

• Her lu\'c h>r tht' 1\.''iJcm, ,, .. well ·'" h .. ·r ft,:l· low t:mpiH)'C'C'' con(crn .. for her, \\'Ob i'l"

hc-artfdr :tS thl· Mmnu Nmd.., we: exp.:n· t.•ncc :u all of our cununnnuu.:s. "Yc .. ,'' I thouc:ht ft) mywll, " du .. unit II\ j, U'll·,mt

IH hl'," Alun)! wnh growth c:unll'., ch.u'lgc,

""" arret 94 y~~"' of opernrion as the Mas~mic Hnmcs, we will become the Mo,unoc Village• or rhe Gmnd Lodge or l'cnnsylvama on January l, 2004. This name unifu;.-, all of tl\lr communi1ies (tnd eltmln;:ttes C(ln(u,u.)r\ among ow: loca­( lon~.

A M.Ner Plan has been developed for th~ M<lS<moc Vii~ at Elr..abednown

campu>, ,lcr.oiling 11 prugrnnl !.""Is co be :kkl~l U\'er me next Is to 20 yean. Tht~ "'''\m for rhe fumre of rhlS campus •ncluc:lo pl:ln' fi)l' ;tt.kfirronal retirement hvn~ ."ltCOtnlll<.'klatttlt'b.. ~bhXl li\•ing uruh .u\J rt.."Cr~1uonal oprt)numtit."'; for u rotcnual marl:erpl:teto: for re .. in\'ennng cxhun,:: ... rn.tetun.":loo. :ulll more. In October, rhe Commuccc un M.•:<mic Homes ilJ'I'J'rtl\'t..J rhc c,llbtruction o( approxi­nMtdy 100 a(klirk~;naJ retirement hving C\\llilt.'\.~. whach Me expecred ro be com .. r>lco<"l "' 2004, 2005 and 2006.

M.,jt•r R.·nov.llit•n. .. otnd enh:lncenlents have lx't:t\ unt.ltm'.l}' nt the M~tsOnic VrU.,,:c at Wnnmnster lO improve the t1Ul1li1}' of life for rcsid<:nts. \Y/c arc 1hunkful ttl rhc En~rcrn Smr members, MH.;(ll'l~, chapters ::md k-,cls:es th:-)t h~vc .,uppnrtt•d chi~ greatly Jl<'cdt.•d project.

Anuthl•r ~xciting event happen01.l on Mny l::), wht.·n the communiry receiv<.--d a ~cncl'ous gi(r from rhe Smtrh;lmpto t\ Squ.lr.: Cluh (unl new httilding (or rcsi4

dent ~1cdvu1C:,, 5<1\1:\rc Club meetings, Ltxf~..: mct.•lifl~~ :mtl meetings of Ma.\CU'Iicnl ly rd01rct.l org..1nization.'i. The new .~»emhly mom .hould be complered on 2004.

Much ~n.m:th .•nd change hilS t.lCcurred dunng 1003 at the Mtl5<lnJC

Villa~" ar Sewockley. The communny "clcom\.-d ah flrsl reuremem hvmg resi~ <km, on February 15, ""h rhe comple· ttun of the hrs.t 76 ap;mruenrs.. In Augtb!, chc GmnJ Lod::c of Penl\'1\'h"<'ma performed a daresrone cere .. mony coo <clcJ,mce the near completion of 1hc duhhtllhC .tnJ rettrement fi,•an_g :ll\ .. tnmems anJ vtllas. The project was C4.,1llJ'lercJ tn September, wirh a total of ll$ ;lp:>nonenr, and 35 vollns.

Se'•cr.1l renovations and (•nhdi\Ce .. mcn1., were comp1cteJ 111 November in

ohe V.1llcy C"c M:c<;Onic Ccmer. We look fom·•rd ro helpin~ our

Gr.u\d L11dgc ami Ornnd M;bcer Sl.ner

Sh<m: 1 he l,..tgln with mtr continut:tl quest (,u excellence tn prov1ding our "Mi$ion ,,(Love.'' a

Petition trHotline 1-800-990-1935

Use the new. fast. efficient. and secure Grand Lodge Petition Hotll,. ro register your candodate pe~tiOilS for membership on your Lodge.

Call the toll·free 800 numberf A Grand Lodge employee will completo the petition for the candodate over the phone. accept payment by credrt card, d desored. clear lhe candidate on the books and lorward the pellllon to the lodge Secretary for actoon Wflh infor· mation provided ro the DDGM.

The LOdge Secretary woll process the petition In the normal l odge manner. II lhe fee was paid by credo! card, the Grand Lodge will fOIWard payment to the Lodge. Two recommenders are necessary to sponsor a candidate.

Questions? Call your OOGM.

William Slater II R.W. Grand Master

Matllln A. CUnningham. Sr. ll'l'lme<blo Put

R.W. Grand Mastel 200:!·2003

Jr1h~ Gr.r&J]lcrll 11©crll!~ Sharing the Light

"The greatest treasure we sbare as Masons is tbe 'Light' o f our Craft"' Jr~&lfliD.

WAam SlatO< II

RooaJd A. Aungst. Sr Slepllen Garcfner ThOmO$ K. Sourgoon Jeffrey W. Coy R.w . Oe9uty Gri.VId tA.Utor R W. Sonk>l GrJnd WMQon R,W Junlot Grand Walden R w. Graner Treasurer

Jolv\ L. McCa111 R.W.G<and-:e< 19J&..19n

Edwan!H.Fowlef.Jr R.YIG.and-1992'·1993

Josepl1 E. Traoe A W Onn<f Ma$10f 1981).1961

Thomas H. Burg<>$$ Marvon G Speoehor R w. Past Grancl Warden R. W Grand Treasuror

19$9·2003

S3muel C. WoUoamsM RW GtJnd MMertr 1982·1983

Ed\>11r<1 0 1'1'....., ~YIG.and,_

, ... '"'

Tt>O<Ms w. Jacl<son A W. Grand Socttu~ty 1979·1999

Allhur J Kurtz R W Grand Mastel 1988-1989

James l Emeue RWGrandt.~

189&-1999

Donald L. AA>ert R.W. Grand S«:r~aty

W. Scot\ Stoner A. W. Grand MMttf 1990-1991

Robe<IL~. Jr. R.W. GrMd f..ta61ef 201)0.2001

1llf l't:NNS\'IVANIA FREEMASON IANUARY2004 II I :·

SHARING THE LIGHT SHARING THE LIGHT

"Masomc Light is our way of embracing md expressing the moral and spiritual leadership that our fami}jes, friends, associates md the world commuruty so desperately need."

W hm iii -.<> c"ccptinn;ll ;l~tut

Frc-cmasnnr')' 1hr~r tf n'l.th·, life so much more radiant and mc.mtns..ful? Olin·r \Vc.-ndcll Holme' .. aiJ, won .. ·atnt..''" h not where \\C ~wnJ.I'ut m \\h,u Jm~t: ... rion we are movine. \llc mu.q ,,,1 "ol'lfllC ..

times with lhc win,! anJ •. mn.:umc.)

3$1in:,t it. buc ,:,..'il "~ rnu~t .and nut Jrift.

nor lie at anchor." Ye ... , you. "'""' anJ ~-~)U - log<!lhcr we can m.llc o.l Ja(fcte"'e.

Br~thren, no man ''~"~1 .. ~lfiOC tf we communicate ami Slure the Lt):ht. It ''

our Jut) to keer that li~ht '"'"'!! aO<I focusro. ,,nJ inllucn<c other> t•' l~1llo" that "'"'e loght on their J.>ilr h\'6. I .un comrnirreJ to C;.(tnppmt,! )'UO with fhc

ncccssu·y [00)) and leading C;lCh of \'tlll,

anJ y~CMu lodge, on a jOttNlC) tt.) excellence.

- Wiliam Slater 11. R.W. Gran<! Master

S.>. "hat "'"'' it m~an to 'Share the Lu:ht!" It mc3os CQmmunicatinJ! our M.l~nic ,.,,)ue..-: - no[ nnh- rhroogh our

wo~<h, l>ut dl<o thmugh our action.. It mc-;.ub lc-._1J1n,:t a moral, spiritu~ll3nd pr()-­Ju,uvc htc thcH insr1rc:o. O(her .. ro want

h> !'<! better. It me-~ns <~lhng a Broth« to u((cr ~1 rid~ t \J a loJgc meeting, ~nJ*

ing a card ton nc,,· mc1nbct congratula[~ m).: him on IH~ achlc.:"Vemcnt, visiring ~1

re.;h.lcnt Ill (,lnC of our Masonic Homes. m offering help to a brother in need. It uu.·;.ll'l!) incrc;.bil\g Ma~ullic aw(lreness by proudly wcorio~ your pin. placing a Ma~'~nnic licen-,c plate on your car, or

ll'll'lS! .t Grand l..odJ:c CTl-<lit c:ud for your purcha'<">· It m~an. bringing famil)' and frtcnd.. to vi .. it the Masonic Temple.

Th1' i" my ,.b1on for the promL'f' of

Pcnn,yl"am.. Freemasonry: a brolhcr­h.x>d of dl.Jic.ned. charitaHe rocn whose hght l•urn. :-o hrt)!htlr that ot:helli can't hdr l>ut nouce.

In Fel-ru-11), you will recein.- a gi(t

from me - an aumnive .auto cmb1em. whoch rcaJ,. "l'ennsyl,·anoa Freemason<­Sh.lfin~ the Ltght". I encourage rou m

pkl<c Jl \ln n)tJr c~r. on y0t1r \\ife's car. or

nn )<>llr chtiJten's C.Jr ;o fellow Br<tbren

wtll rccOj!ni=~ your n:hicle as being driv· en 1:-y a n1cmbcr of our Ma.onic family. IJ;.ooo emblem' on cars across the Cnmmonwcalrh will stan reorle talkinJ! al'<l\tt th" ~:reat Fraternity and the light it ,hinc.. through our example, our

inr~in•, our ph1lanthrorr- AnJ, 1~n ·, tt comfoning ro knuw. rhat down whtc:he,· .. er path lofc nmy lc:JJ rou, ch.mc6 nre

you will find a friend rr.wdtt'l( "-'•ide you!

I t'tlG>ur.'l'C each.~· r<w.o to "'>d: 113~<1 to .Jemify 1\Wthy c:>rnliJat.:; and

make them p3rt of }'~)Ur

Masonic Famih'· Jusc ai 1mporrantly. lllakc (Oure t:hm your inner Hg.ht doc~

not fade. Recommit your>clf to rour loJ~c and ro )\Jtll Brethren -attend meetings mt1re ofL(.·n. experience the

~ wolrk a~in, and~'" in\'ol,·ed ro make a ditl.,.,.C11CC i1l

expanJinJ! and cnhancil\j! '''" (' .. mft. On Oc10l't:r l, 2004. I iowne you to

rnke pan 1ll what I CXf"l"<:"l h) lx· a r<-mer~ ful, excttinJ! Jar for Pcnn,)·h JntJ Freema;onl). On that one J~r. dt'l(r~< "ill he heiJ in 13 different ciue' arnurnl our Commonw.-alth: IO,(X,'O canJo.Ltt"'· JD.OOO Brcthr~n f'I\"'Ct('llinu.

Qualif)·itllllllcn woll be''"'" to r<..:ei\'e degrees from the fil'lt to the 32m! ~rnl ernling the .Ia)' "' a Shrine M<~l<'ll· of the-y 50 ch()(\';C. Thi" i\ a rcvoluriun:uy

way of hrin~m~ new men, new iJca, .mJ new k"'-ler> in<u nor l.xlgc,. If we wt~nc to ,)trengthen our (rm\!rlllt)' an today's world, we new '" thonk and act in modern rimes. We willrnaint;.ain the

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intt:·grit)' of our rl{uals. while allowinf.:

more ~'()()() men the orponunity to ~row

in Frceanasonry. \Vhat a spe<:G:lO.IIar

c.-em thi> will be! Instilled with Ma-,on1c virtue and knowledge. these

Ill'\\' Rrethren woll help tn J'3"C rhe "")' for the future of the Cmfr.

I w1ll aL ... , advocate the u.<e of tech· nolO!.')' to fucilit3te and expedite the retnion pr.x:C$.<. We ha,·e implemented a toll·free reution hotline. 1·&.10-990-1935. which will en~ble I'OU to process .1

rem ion over the phone. ('.anJidates can abo c.-mail their petition w the secretary

of their dC$ireJ lodge, who will ft>l­low through with the rmJition·

al balloting proce.<-<. Should an intcrC'sceJ candidate ask

you for more information,

I enct>urage you to give

him the choice of the toll.frec horline or the

online pc·tition ntcthod. These appn,achcs to

membe~hip enrichment are

prugrcssiYe - they a re new and CXCiting \\"'3YS tV modani:c (lUf lr.t ..

d1tions.. \YJc are nor devaluing our gr~t

Fraternity, bur making memhership more achic,·ablc for Jeservin~ men who ha,·e famoly. faith, work and volunt..,r resron­<oholoues to juggle. As our mombcn.hip ~tren}!then". so <k.~ our future. Shan.:

the Light, mr Bterhren, ami he a beacon unto othc..,. to the stren,h of the Craft!

As 1--la<<>ll>, we are called to exemplo­fy )lOO<Iwill. We c-dCh have a per.sonal rc .. pon.s•h•ln~· for the "uccess of our Ma><mi<: Chanues. When I sre-ak of our ~ 1o,!IOOIC Charitit-.st I am referring to the

Ma_<onic Libmcy anJ Museum which mcluJcs the Masonic Temple. The Pcnn~ylvania Masonic Foundation ffn

ChiiJren, the l\·nn,1h-ao11a )\>uth Ft.)t.mJ.nion, anJ the M.~··.unu,:. Humc ....

whu:h wt.• w.U c<mu~ hl L.nm\ ,,.. the

M~..onic Voll.tj:eS l><·~:uuun~ m 2('('4. Brethren, Y'-"' han· alw-ap. h.etn L"t:ncrou'

in the fXI"'· y,MJr 'urron h nt.'CJC\1 no" morf." th.m e\'er to ph>nJc fnr th~ on,._,,.~ in~ ll\."l'\h ot (.')tlr rhrlanthn. ,,., rf\-.,.::r.ulb and 5Cf'\' IC<:;. We h.we l.moxht-..1 ,, t.1(lt· tal C~n'IJY.lign (("l rnn·h.lt• for th(• Upt.'r.l•

tional Cd'<~h th;.lt alld\\ tlt.lr ~b""mu.:.

Charitic> to fulfill thcor c<...:n<o.ll "''" .. ion~·. '""hlch ln turn hcncfit our Rr\!thrcn. our f~Hnihl'"~~, ~•ur y,ltuh, anJ <ociery. The Ch.lllliC' anilitr tol .odapt ~uccc~full}• to [he ncc.J, ,)( t)l1r F.lnlll)' ,lf Fn:~Cnl:l!t\)11f) (or w~.tty ;_lnd wmurww

depend$ upvn your l><:nc,·olcncc.

lc i~ our ..lui}' w m"int.tln our maJ,!nif· iccru :1nd inspiring Ma'\nnic Tclllrlc - ~ln

archirc-crur~l and hi,t,,.k., l l.mJmark .,(

'>ignificancc not ,·mt, to Pcnn")'h'c:Hlia

Frccma\.On~, hur w d1e "'''\'ri,J. lh majc~ .. tk "'''"' cmhr.Jcc the pr~o.-cit'U' trc;t,urc~: of Ma54mic herit;I~C which \\'C mu .. t rre­

'Cf'\'~ for (>Crp<'tuity. TI1c Pcnn .. yh·ani:t Youth Fuundaunn

and The Penn .. ~lvanaa ~f.l"''nic

Found.IU01l for Chal,lrcn .1fC r.l, .. !n~ C)Ur

\·aJ~ tO ~ucceeJing £CflCf~lli~--..n' ~y rn:~·

' ·iJing choldren '"th the <~luc.>lt<>n. tooL., "Uf''J"c."ln :1nJ fl\\)rol m .. tructi()n h)

,,Jdrc"' the many challcn~c' they encoumer ill toJar·~ " tlriJ. Tiu_, \t.'OU. The Penn,yh-am,l ~ ta")lliC n'ltnll.lit10 0

for Ouldr<:n w.U nl'<.'\l \'nlunt<'<'r> tn

bunch the CHIP pro>j:l\ltll, a choiJ oJcn· tifiC.-titm r~r .. tm th.u rmv1Jc, r.t~nt'

an<\_{ guarJi;.Uh wilh a tc'kll they ..:._m u .. c to

help r~<l!<'<:t thcor choiJren. (.'\or ~,>al '' to I D 50,000 dul.lrcn on the flr-r yc.or at dcmcnrary ... ch\"'k)l, ~,nJ 'hoppin!: rnalk

I ur~c r•>u to c>ll Gmn.l L<><l~c or rr>ur

Do-trict Dcrun· for details on how ~"'"' can heir• en,ure the .afcty oi our choklrcn.

A... I mentiont.'\.~ previously. our

M~nic Home~ will become known a:. the M~1~.mic Villages, a name that nu:>rc

accur~tel)' Je.cribes the breadth rof scrv­rct~ provided in Elizabethtown ,

Sewickley un..l Warminster. \Vith the

~d,lirion of the Laf:.yc"c Hill communi· t)'. the MuiOnic Villages will be complete in ~rvi ng members ;md dwir f(lmilics

thr(_')ughout Pcnn~ylvanhl.. Our Ma.-;;onic

Vill~_gc"i an.· \'ibrant C011'Unu1\Jtil--s with~

nwch to offer the young ao,l the young at hc;1rc.

E,·crr Jay. our Masonic Charitie> <hare lhe li~:ht in the live. of tll<>u,;and> ,,f reorlc. How l:orighdy doc;: YOUR li~ht .hinc~

Brethren: J( we N-lit',·e, we can .sue ..

n-N. w~ wtll build on the foundation.,,­

the I"~· craftil\~ a Ltstin~ leg3cy ro be cnJoyro 1-y future generations. Ft<'Ct'll<b<lnl)- ilium mares rhe dukesr cor·

ne" of the <'3rth with the bcne\"Oicnce of the Cmit thrOU)!h a blo:>sing o( the Gr.c~t Architect (oi the Uni\·ersc.

I( we otre unl(ed and C\'Cf1'0ne sh;\res a little light, Freem;tsonry will continue to

~.u'U .b the ~rl!"dtt.":'t fraternity in the

woriJ. Shine bn~htlr. my brethren -,.,ur journe~' to cx:ccUencc begins '"·ith

YOU! •

The Grand Lodge 2004 District Deputy Grand Master Corps 8d District A · Bol!oa A. ClampjHi QQG/ol Dislrjct B • Bober! J. Tfl®r..D_Q(!!I District C • Garv Davis . DQ.GM. ~I D • Charles T. Grabam. QDGM

suoms 115 Btuce J . SOMen. Jt. r---:---, Sc>lomon'$ 3 • • • • • Samuel Blum r--=~· Mootgom•ry 19.. .. • William T. Steerman .-- =""'-., .DL~E...:....B.•vmon<l T, Georg~. PQ{;M

eo.-doa 67 .. .. ...... Dale H. Ft Jr H•ram 81 . .. ... .. • •.• . ()few 8. 0&1Jt19rt

Fwnr>S'j1Vanoa ·-SUn 2 Mdlael J. Horton ,-----, Hermannn-tumll01<11 125 •• Erwin H. Stoel<>w Rtd'lmoOO 230 • • • Jerry 0 . Aict\ards, Jr. V'liHiam l . Elkltl$ 27 t •• John J. Fikentscher Athelstan 482 •• , • • . • • .•• Arther Hayes Robert A Lamborton 487 • Henry L Jel1sen E<I'J<I)I 591 , , Lee H. Schafler

District 7 .. Mafk A Haloes. DOGM ledge 62 Mdlael K. Wertz Challdl<lt 2'21 . Redotlck I. Ktah Teufonta 367 . . . • • . John Printz Huguenot 377 . Luther W. Moyer Vaux 406 • • • . • • • • Michael A. Slack St John's 435 , • Bruce E. Gaston Union 4 79 . . . • Jolln Huglles Reaaong 549 . .• Marlin I. Mclain l$$aC H.ester 660 . John R. Nester

District 17 - Garv B. Stabley. DDGM

Univet5'ty 51 . . • •

Washington 59 ••••••• Philadelpllia·f'olter 72 , , , Mozatt 436 . , . . . • . . CoVG"nanl Excelstor 456 • Fernwood 543 . . Pilgum 712 . Wi'loom Penn 732

Allan w. Slrtzet . Robert E. H;a

•• Stopl1en I. Kosh • . Jamos C. Rao

Robon F. Hettinger Fted L. Hoathert>y 'lhoma$ Hol)lcins

Ha"** F. Vlanl<e!

Oistli<:t 18 • RiclJar!l A. LO<oman. OOGM

Friendohop 247 •• .. Jolln B. Coole r--=--, Lodge 106 • 'lhoma$ L. Coley

4 ,._, ~

Osseo 3 t 7 Boe:llaro H. Moore, II Sloss 350. • • • • Bobby E. Buchal1an Cowanesque 351 . . . . Darfl"ll R. Griffin Tioga 373 . .. .. .. .. . Btian M. Heck OscooJa 421 , • , • DavidS. Stocum Westfield 4 77 . . . . Dav;c, R. Grost LG'o'oisv.lle 558 GaletOO 602.

•• . TOdd C. Hamitton Ft-R. Hollar

laFayette 199 • • . •• BOI>W1 R. Stl!dlnan LaBella Valkle 232 . . . • Daniel P. Molnar Muncy 299 . . . . • • . Douglas K. McClintock Eureka 335 . • .• .•• . • Koith E. Molhersbaugh Ivy 397 . .. .. .. • . .. .. James A. Shaible Watson1own 40\ . • ..• W•IMm W. Groom John F. Laedteon 707 • , , , John T. Ingraham D"'tnol< Lamad9 755 Rifymond L. George

Oistrjct 29 • Thomas M . Gosml ce .. DDGM

Columbo. ~1. . .. .. . .. • Bart Sl<laJ Lodgo 126 • • • . • . . . . • Wifyno W. Kraomot Patasbne·l1o><O<>roogl\ 135 . • Arthur W. Shannon Wlltoam ~ Had<enberg·Moont Moriah t 55 . .. • .. . .. , . .. .. Chrlstophor C..rro!t Wtlllarn50f~-<Corinthian 368 • Fred Berman St. Albao-S .. <lin 529.. . . Eelward Coles

Ql.stdct •a - Llerrill a s~~aner. DQ5JJ4

...----,. l.awloloon 200 . . . . D-.ayne I WOOdnng Adams 3t ~ .. .. .. .. • • 'lhoma$ J Sheaffer Unoon 3<4 .... , .•.. , .• StOllen G. Ramsey Tennis 37 t , ...... , , , , .... Jolln E. Baney MoVoytown 376 , • , , , , . K.ennotll E. Harsptor Nowport 381 ... , , . , . , , , Mleh&ol E. Kunkel Po!rry 458 .. • " " .. " " " lee e. Bartllol

Qllld ct 30 • Jettru~...QQ(l.J!

loelge 9 . . . . . . . Stcpl1en G. A~ Harmony $2 . . . ... .. . . Allred K. Edwards, ttl Wode<1er·AI)OIIO·I<en$lngton 2 t t Donalcl l. K•ne Franklord 292 . . . • • . . . Fredorick P. Ewing JeMatom 506 • • . . . . Matthew J . Kulpa, Jr. Tacony eoo. . . . . . , , , , Fre<ler'icl< J . Sci>Gmm H8l1y A. Housoman 717 " • " "

. . . . Thomas P Murgot<O)'do ttl JoMph H Btown 751 • . . . . Weon D Harris

Qillrl~~allt A. Deloz:!tt QDGM

Ponage 220 .. • .. ..... Scott D Mas1ano1< Moontaon 28t .•..•••.•• Mdlaet C. Deon-.ot Junoat.l 262 .. .. .. .. , , Pllolop J. Mentzer Logon 490 •.. ... .• Bol>ert E. Coonsman, Jr. Tyrooo 494 ..••.•. . •. John E. Morr1ssoy. Sr. WOO<Jbury 539 .. • ••• • . . Horscholl 0. Vamer Coaii)O<t 574 .... .•• •••. . Danny J. Kortoo< Horem 616.. .. . .. .. . . Jooepll F. Mox.,, Jt.

ShekiMh 24$ . .. ..... . .... Can GOldsttln MCl!tol 295 • • • . . • . • •. • . •• Philip J. Ja IU$l

Motchott 296 . . . . ... . . . .. Jamos T. Ct.1ncy Blcl1ard Vaux lvanhOO 384 • . Richard V. Hanoy Frrendshlp·W•lltam$ 400 . . . ..• William W04. ~r ThOmas R Patton 659 • . . . . . Petat Gerqo 111

Qislrict 11 .. Cad F. Berger. DQGM

Schuytlul t36 • • • . . ••. Robert C. Baos 11<

Put.lslo 2 t 6 . . .. .. .. ....... John Bmb> Cressona 222 .... . .... .. . Dav;c, A. Welte Swatara 267 . . . . • . • . . • • ~Hroy R. Solgef Vattoy 797 •• •. • . . .. • David K. Kopponha>J< r

District 21 • Jamts A O'Connor; DDGM

,....-----, llelefonle 268 . . . . . . . . G. Edwal<l ()yt<e Cteadietd 314 .. , .. ...... Golbett M . Boo Mosl\aMon 391 , , •• , ... Alan D. Andersot Noble 490 ..... .. ... . . John w. McDonald Osceola s t 5 •••• .• ••• Aoben A. Har>na. Jt. Old Fort 537 .. .. .... .. ... . . l arry L. D)'!<o Stale COilogo 700 . . •• • • • • • • Monty A Claar

Wstrict 33 • Carl B. Johnson. QDGM Distrjct 27 • Oayld A. Ieor:s]ly~

Armstrong 239 Raymond B. Holl l<lttaMong-EaOI!ltady 2+4 WAam H. Rush

Waynesburg 153 • -A.- r--::,_ ~ 22:5.... . OoMd H Samuel ,....-----,

Dlstdct31 ·Barry L. Wheeler DQGM.

~ 60 . • • . . . • • . Clyde Van Dovnar F8'f0Cte 228 .. .. .. . .. . Robon W -Gummert 252 .. .. .. .. . . Edwin H Smoch Henry M Ph.tlips 337 . ... James L ArcllCotd Monc<>gaheta Valley 461 • NoeNas M. Kaukonen BlyUle 593 . •.• . . • ••. •• Harland w. Tarr. S<.

r----:=-.., Ell< 379. .. ...... Daniel-6<1t!er 272 , . . Eric L Smotll Argyle 540 . , , Thomas H. Shcfw;n l e_,g 577 • Alvle E. Esh<llman, Sr. Vtetory 694 •• , • . . . James E. Schoonover Jotln E. Ma1r 729 . . .. . . A;chard E. Dunmire Wol..., H. Mouor 769 . • . Nocholas J. Oickoy Scneea 805. . . . • . . . . Paul G. JaCkson

Waslw>g!OO t64 .. Gootge D. Black Bealts'"l!e 237 Kenyan L Nicholl Chartie<s 297. . Robert M. f'olander CtifySvolte 447 • • • • • DavidS. Reynolds Richard Vaux 454 • • . . • • DanDOI Takah Va)toy 459 •. . •••.•. . . . . Gregory S. Wilson Sunset 623. . • . . . . . , Jolln W. Snieler, Jr.

l"''""""'"' 275. . . . . -· w. PlpOf 1Jgoniet 3:~ I • • • • Jolln R PallOI'I Kll'lg Sc>lomon's 346. . . Jsmo$ R, H.gg;ns Wostmo<e.and 5 tS • • .• . •. Oavlcl D. Ssnders Mat;on 562 .•• .. ••••••• Robert S. Zelmore laMoote 5~ .... . • , • , Wolllllm 0 . Chlshko Shod!e 60 I .• •• .... Chrlstophat S. lasswell James Coolmn 614 • .. .. Josoph L. Orszutak Joannotte 750 •• • .. .. . . . John D. Copelaf1d

Dlstdct 41 - John D Beam. DQY..M

r---::=:D~js=tr~j~ct~3=9~- ~R~i:cb:•:"':~A~Cdl!.ltl!ne,.s.._.o~PG=Iol r---~D=Is~t~rl~c~t=40~-=Th~o~ma""-'s'-'G""am""'o~n~JY~,~P=PG=M lndiana·Franl<lon 3 t 3 Aot>&rt E. lolv """"""" 75 Cl\nstophet J. 'iloilO< .-- - - -, C..ITlll<oa ~78 , , , , •• , WAim D. Bu!ge< Acaaa 355 JollnW. Ba-ugh Sloe:ll:e< 254 . . Alwltew E. w- -312 •• ' • • Donald A. PcloCk woa.amson 43 t J . D. l.il>engood l.lt. Pd<er'ong <Wl . Charles E. Groff • ./1. - .358 . . . . . . Donald c. Alltigllt ApollO <37 Kenne!h A. Pavem Spnng Coty 553 .. .. .. • Tomottoy L Plelehcr Gu>atat .JohtlsloY.n 538 NM E. Jusl Jolln W ~nks 534 , Elvin S. Snyder Royersford S8S Thomas P.l<omsey Meyo<Sdala S54 . • . . • Al>ort D. Knolilach II Ki$k.Mrunetas 617 •• •••• HatW. Kester Pcrkiomen 595. ,. • Mattt\ew F. Wright

Soyorto\•m 74 l . • ••• W1lham E. Ha;ne.r. Ill

District 53 • Dmolb.Y, e Templeton. DPGM District 54 • Kutt B. Ios~OQ.@I t:!lstrjcl 55 - Ro nald A. Plesb. ODQM

Chatteroi 6 t 5 .. . . . ...... Timothy J. Lundy Oot>om 626 .... ..... ..... Oonnls L. BYek Monessen 638 .. • • • . . ... John A. Habel, lit Bello Vernon 643.. .. .. . . DaV'od E. Cook Laurel Rodge 651 .. .. .. . .. Robert P. Sbne

QJ~Jdct 42 • James B. Eignbartll. QQGM 'lblk 266 .... . ......... Craog L Wagmoo Good Samarollll1 336 . . . . Enl< J Wilt Pa!mOO 348 ~ • . . • . • . . VoctOt K. CIOOI!s. It Stv-.ry 423 • . . • • . • . James E Good :Z.!!odallla 45 t , ••• , RIChard 8. Sctvoeder. It Hol>too 465 .. . . , ....... Jolln H. GrWtoe. Jr. RivoftkSo 503 . . . .. • ••••• Albetl H. Wotsser Bed l iOO 649 • •. . . . . • • . Scott A. Thomason Ftlerldship 653 • . • • • • • . . . . • Paut Ne$1litt Whlto Boso 706 ... ....• . . . Michael Cende

Emponum 382 • • • Michael F. Bam t BenoY049$ ...... .. .. BoyG.~ ... Dt\tlwoo<l 53;! ........ .. .... Scon D Clay Ka,_ 5e6 .. .. .. .. .. .. Keith A. Lasko< . ~ Woloox 571 , • , , , , , , Rifymond A. AllegrOIIO Gco<go E. Wagnor 639 • • • . . Marcus I. YOung James W Brown 675 . . . . • . .• Kyle E. NOI'\00

OIS1rlet 45 .. Donald Weayer QDG&I

T.._ 238 .. .. . .. ... Boland J Hall>"' Corban 242 . .. .. . . . Ivan 0 . -Halle 327.... . ...... Wo!iam E. -La..,._ 467 • • .. Robert J . Mengle. Sr A11>utus 6 tt .. .. ..... . Jolln M. How.y. Jr Lehoghton 62 t • • •• Btuco A. Strausbe'l; r Panther Valtoy 617 • • .• Robert B. Btolnor, St Aulloo·Foltowshlp 687 . , .. . Mar~ S. Frumk;n

QjJidct S§ .. c. Donald Ne lson. DDGM Qistr)ct 57 • David W. Morgans. DDGM

Eure4ca 290. James R. Brady. Jr. PcloCk 502 . • • ~ Mllehel LOC!ge 45 Gregory C. N>CI<el ,-----... NMt. 5lM 2•1 .. . .. .. • Larry L eross~oy r-==-.., ~'- 269 ...... .. . st ..... c K< " Kedron 389 Gary W. Fa<:emjet YaJey 613 • . • .. George E. SMw ShalpsWle 5 ' 7 - B. Ga!dnef Ty<oan 644 . . ,.._ J. Fotrie HebiOn 575 . , • Geo<ge A. Bemangf>olt Fortes Trail 783 . • Jolln B. Laufef GI<M! Coty 603 William G. Everen Belllei 7S9. • R-rt A. Mctsger Cedar 600 . .. , KcnncthW. Spear Plum Crccl<-Montoovolle 799 Kat! D. Gustalson Hermitage 810 • Gary B. Solomon

s-non 231 • • • • • NM Hamevo1z Molner 287 . . • . . Bryan Meadot

l.'d<Jnley-Stoci<Jalh 3t • S1opnen l . Lasctoon Da tas 508 • • . • • RIChard P. JacobS II Connthoan 573 • . ..•. Daw.t M Berkow.tt fr81lkl1n·St Jotln's -Trm.ty 221 •. . .. • .. • .. . .. . ....... David w. COusins

Corry 365.. .. .. .. .. . • Thomas D . ..._ Gennanoa 509 .. .. .. .. • • Jeftnoy D. Htold T~ 412 . . Cbristqll1e< D Mc!.augNon ~ 6&1 . .. ..... Donald E. Du!<s-StollwatO< 547 .•. . ..•. Richard E ~ Jolln A. Brullear 743. • • .. GiUlio A.~ ~... n~ E 0s W...., D Mcilroy 758. J. Gregory ~""""'r """" 5S 7 ' ' • ' . ' • . ' •• ...,.,..rt . ten Ple<lsant Holls·GU!Ivoe 759 . . Btlan H. Ad>O""' Aeaaa 633 ........... Jamesl. Cochran o . c 1 e H er p . .,.,,., 76 t • • . .. • • . ar . unzong Josoph Warren 726. • • ••••• James Marto WhrlehM 794 , , , , •• , , • , • , • Craog Pt{lliO

Sooth Glllo-IA<orohall 808 . , Michael $. KaS)1110

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.-------, lodg<l 43. . Wasl14nglon 156 . ~286 ... Ashara 398 •. Ch<OSI>anO 417 • .. .. • lemw<IOn 47 6

Ctlartes "' - 496 . ~551 .... . Manheom567 ..... .. Eplvala 665

Paul A. Suttlff1e. Jr. • • Joy N. HasUngs Gany J. lool<ingt>ll Duane C. Howner Thomas l. Fei$1er David l . Tllj)plny

Jonalhon M. Welch ~w Srnolh JoME. Nuss

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District 12 · Hugh E. Willlams~.U...OOGM

lodge 61 .. • ~· Ga lerl Ptymoulh 332 . GerOld J Flynn Kong$10n 395 """" A.~ lendma!l< «2 . OlMd E. warman Cootv""' 474 • • Thomas A. Sarno George M. Dall.1s 531 Robert Wagner Nanto«>><a 54 t • • Grant A. Batral Fode~ly 655 Richard D Wolloams Kong Oavod 763 • • • • Goofge F Kal)lllka

!ll$.trjct 22 • Bra_gj_u AJ,Ql'df..PQW.M

.---=::----, Union 334. . . .. • .. . . ... Eric l . Blown Eutal4a 342. . . . . . . . . . . .•. Wahef L. Hinos McKean 368 . . . . . . . • w. Graham Mannen

"-'-•" Liberty 505 . . . . . . .•• Richerd E. Tanner Norlhern Star 555. . . . Boyd G. Fltzslmmons Arcana 580 ............... EM W. Mahon Sharon 598 • • . • . . . • • . • A. Joseph Graves Bradlord 749... . .. .. . Sloven A. Kro~e

District 34 • Alchgrd L. Wagner. DDGM

.-----,= --, Mt Moriah 300 . . . . . . . . Anhur 0. McDaniel Bedlord 320 . . .. . .. Richard E. GoodmM Evereu 524 .. .. .. . . .. . . Fred A. Batzel Cromwoll512. KAnnellt D. Semple. Jr HyYtdmall 589 • . Donald A Sha!ler MourtllJ<>Ioo 688 Wonoam MeEitatll Moun! Zion n 4 • .. • • F. c;.ne Hea<IY

Djslcjct 46 • William R. SwioebarL DCKiM lodge 22 • • Teny M. l'eler$

~ 1« . .. .. .. . Gary A OeuUcllle Lela)oeue 194 ... • • • Samuel A.lore110 M.!ton 256 .. • • • Dalo E '~bun~. Sf. M.!ff.nburg 370 • • • Ched B Shod< Eu<eka 404 , • • l<eMeth R. Rush. Jr. Modd!eburg 619 Roy A Kong. Jr. Homdon 702 . l8maJ D.Schretner

District 58 • John M.Morg~.r....D.QGM

Shamokon 255 • • . Barnard A. Weoke~ Sf. Ashland 2$4 . . • . . • • Goo~ K. Seller Mahanoy Ctly 351 • • • . • Jamos P. Horring Cedar 378 . • • . . . • . . • Fraok J. Brosh, Ill Elysburg 414 .. . .. . .. .. . .. Loo A. Cool< FraciM IIe 737 • • Davtd B. Sorosky

Qjstdct 2 - Kenneth E. Beard. Jr.~

Perseveranoe 21 ... ... . . . . S1ep1>en J . Sigel Suscuehanna 364 • •. .. 1hecdore A. De<trich Roller! Bums 464 ..•..... Rocha!d E. Myen1 Prince Edwin 486 . . • • . Duane A. Slilwel Hal!isburg 629. . . . .. Dale H. E~ West Sho<e 661. .......... Keilh E. Murray Wol<atn S. Snyder 756 . •.••••• David M. 0.. S.ee~on-Swa1ata n s . . . . . lee P. Plsano lOW!he<.......,.781 ... ~WGiovor

Distric113 • Gonion M. ConniH QOGM

.---:---, tJnoon 291 .. .. .. .. .. .. Lance SW1ge J<. Pe!er w.,.mson 323 . • . • . James w. Sharp Hyde Park 339 .. . .. .. PaiA E. Cool< ShOBer 345 .. .. .. .. • .. . Do-Ad VI Reese Aurora 523 .. . .. .. . .. .. Brian Gasper K1ng Solomon 584.. .. .. .. . . JaM Memo Orienlal S1ar 568 • . • . • . Thomas w TaylOr Green Rodge 597 ............. Todd Parry

p jstrjct 23 - Gerald L Gates. DDGM

Myrtle 3!5 ........ . .... Tracy H. MoDer. Ill Peuolla 363 •.• . •. . . . Dave l . Reddinger. Jr. lake 434 ....... .. .. . .. . . David J. Kanya Frawnal 483 . . . • . . • • . . . Josejll1 E. Sponce Edenburg 550 . . . • • .. •. D. BIKkl Thompson 0~ City 710 • •• .. .. . Richard W. Mclnllre. Jr. TiiUSVille 754 . .. . ... .. .... Davtd L Parker

Oi$trJct 3.5 • Luther J Black DDGM

.--- --,,..---, DanYIIIe-Mahoning 224 ..•. Edward E. Moyer

Washington 265 . ••••••.•.. John C. Pollard C..lawossa 349 • . . .. .. .. • . John F. Bratton Sylvania 354 .............. Delberl Worth Orlen!al460 ............ Edward A. Harris Knapp 462 .......... . .. Terry D. ~riSon Benton 661 ... . .. .. ... Daniel C. Peterman

District 47 • D. William Roberts. DQGM

Guyas.J!a No. 513 •• . . Rochard J. Parrish. Jr. Cen!-No. 544 ...... . . Oavod A.-Done No. 630.. .. .. . .. . Joses>h T. a.d6 Lalayet:e No. 652 ..... James A.llilriosky C<alton No. 653 •... , • M. Thomas McKo11rick Avalon No. 657 ........... Curbs W Keyser Cor.wpois No. 674 .. .. .. Harry J. Jackson O..kdale No. 669 ••••••. Wilson L Sturgeon

Djstr!ct 59 • Victor J. capooct. DOGM .-------, St. Jchns 233 ••.. . .. . John G. Rd\ards. Sr.

w averly 301 .. . . .... . ....... Barry Knoch Wyoming 466 .......•... Robert l . Stan4ey Valley 499 .. . . . ....... Clayton C. Dymond Moscow 504 . ..... . ... Jeffrey J. Bogdanski Acacia 579 .. . . .. ... . . .. Allen W. Connor M OOSIC 664 ' ' ' ' ' .. . . • .• ' ChatiGS w. CObb

George Wa· OOQ:OO 143 R'oo:llard l. K1.,.,..,,11 Cumberland S. 197 Thomas A. Barwid<. Jr. St Johns 250 • • . James E. Loshe< 0trs1ov.n 2o2 5,._, G. Hurden Eurol.a 302 • . .. John G. AruMch. Jr. ~Valle'( 315 ... KoMn S. Angle e.g $j)nng ' I • .. . .. .... Jay B. Wed<e4 Mount Pts9ah • 13 • • Robert K.ldCC<Aioh Acac>a 586 .. • . .. D. Lamar Sease Gon ......_ ":>\. -.. 801 .. Jellrey l Deshong

Ols tdct 14 • AIY1n}'/. Hollister. DQGM

._18218 . ~E.Hamby Carbondale l49 • . ...... JaM Senoo Solem 330 . .. ... Alan G. -Molton~ 344 • • Robert G. Morrison Kongsbury 486 Robert P. Egan WIY""rt 542 . Richard P.l(ozic:h

Wllr~~onM~ A...Sny,dor PDGM Lillo er~e 347 . • • •... Robert l. Crowe Tynan·Commonwealth 362 .. James K. Fishet Euroka 366 ........... Ralph L. Ccle Perry·K<lystono 392 .••..••. . Dale E. Konen Norlh EIUI 399 ••..•.. , Morgan T. Holmes Oosls 4 16 ...... Douglas J . Roberts Lawronce 70S . . . •..•.. . . James R. Laird

Choslor 236 . . Ronald Mayo. Jr. Geo<ge Bar~a~n Paul Sand 298 •••••••..•• • .. .. .. • • Henry C. Clemons Prcepee~ 576 • • . . . • William L. Young. Jr. Coneotd 625 • • • Allen a Brows1er Penn 709 • Otfando p Salv.liO. Ill u-.. 711 .. Richard M.c.an.h ~ ><!>v767 •.. Robert J. llalematl

~~ ~i · J,H. A. Biddle. QDGM

..-~---. .AAqu;ppo 37 • .. • ,. .... Duane Fike Sloptoon Boy~o 526 . . • . • • . Al>ert Aol -lea<J-Ar.: ty·~ 582.' •••• ., .. .. • E. W41ian> Mehaml

losieA. Pysz II McKe u p o rt fW 1 • . . . Roben 8&a:mic:k Wilson-Joppa '14 • , ••••• , Wlliam Wall<e< Duquesoo 7'1 • • . Jaclt w. Mar$11

loE.- ll East McKee5.Plfl 765 ••• o..- McNamara

OJ strict 60 . Joseph W Qows. DDGlf

Mounl L.Wo >On 226 • . . • • • D. Keolh Schrum Wt~•amson 30' • • • • • • • • Jon e. Ctladwlck Pine Grove 409 • David A, GaSS&rt Ashier 570 . • • • •. Frederick R. Dill Browns•on. \>66 . . . . • •• o . Karl Schill Abraham C 1rllichler 682 .. Dayton L. Holmes Mounl Olwot 704 . . . . ... Donald D. Ryland Spring Crook 802 • • • • . . • . Stephen R. Hall

District 5 • Harry E. Hackman. Jr .. OQf;M District 6 • Pavfd K. Beaulieu DDGM

Wilfiamsoo 309. . West Chesler 322 Thomson 340 • Skerrett 343 ••. Oxford 353.. . .. Goddard 363 . . • -405 ....... Keonett475 . New t.onOon 545 Coat-564 Keystooe569

wo•= 0 . Barlow • Tomochy N BoSS<Ifl

c Scott Overdori , , Oavo<ll TOMMI

l. Herl>e<l Tosltr Mochaot N c.berb. J<

f'l>llopB OeMana JoMpll s Evans Dean A. OeAole

Robert B.-· $( Boon L HOok.nS. Sf

District 15 • Martin W.J,!iglioCI..DDGM

Wat-240 . Bruc:e E. Caray Temple 248 . .. . .. .. . Henry C. Aahm Freedom 328. .. Gary A Gray Blueslone 336 . Krt S HM>tdey, Ill F~341 ••• PolAR Corby Qlnawacl3 360 . Edward J Bogolow. Sf Nd>olson 436 . • • • R<>Clort C. Sroc:hl Hatlord 445.. .. . • .. Brian Tyler Moun! Hermon 472 • • James D. Holler

Chamy 190. . . . warren J. Errington. Jr. Cassoa·ML Horel> 273 . .. Slephen e. Bums Fr\IZ 308 ...... .. . .. Z'09fnds Mickelsons Watren 310 . . • . . .. James W. YC)Ungdale Sholoh 558. .. • James G. WolsleOholme Nomstown 620 . . • . ... James l . Nesler CotTlmoooty 744 • . . . . • Alan H. Hav.1<ins

Rural NM:y 70 .•••... Stewn R. Jones unoon lOB .• . ... . Ridlard l. Clonch. Jr. Ellefgroen 163 • • . . . .•.. Jeffrey A. Srnolh Franklon 263 •.•.• Harold E. Oellagen. Jr. Tro,an 308 ........ George L Gurnsey Canton 415 • .. ..... S1acy $.Ferguson Roman 418 .......... Duane 1. Phtll;ps Le Ray 471. • • Md>oel MasloY Wyalusing 618 •.•.•.. Ernie D. w""""""'

District 25 • Jack E. Elaugb..J)JX<M

Cra:Mo<d 234.. .. .. .. .. • Randy G. M<lad Weswn Crawlord 258 ••••• Gotald L. ECIUirt Wesletn Star 304 . . . . . • • • Kim w. Jel1erys

Qiltrlct 26 · S Robert Mar.zlano. Jt . QDGM

Mahonlng New C..stle 243 .• Marl< A. Nord

LOdge 408 . . . . . .. Dennis w. Pompa Adelphia 424 .. . . . . ........ Bnan A. Cox Covenant 473 .. . . .. • .. • • F. Ph\ll;p Rtghl Pine 498 . . • . . . . . . . . . .... Jon Parm110( COchranton 790 . . • . . . . . Frank l . Baranyal

Djstrict 37 • William H. Welchs~

- tor 229. . . • . . . . James G. c.amp, Ill U<1""' 259 . .. .. . .. ... 0 . ThOmas Htll St. James 457 • RiChard l. Wortz Glasgow 485 ••••••••• Dennis A Thompson Paf\31\ 662 . • • • • • . MiChael J Tooch Wooellav.n 612. . • Gary l . Myers Ambndge 701 • • • , • • Broan A MoltuSh Monaca-t4ntor 791 • • . Paul J. Reynold$

Mcndwl 41 1 ...... , . .. George T, Egan Harmony 429 . • •••• David E. Foreman l odg4 ol the Craft Wcslmf>ster 433 . . ••• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan L. Cunningham EllwOOd 59lj . ....••. Robon S. McCarthy W1lming1on 804 . . . .. .... Gart V. Meeder

lnlonlly 546 . . . • .... . _ nn<ltlly G. Bunon Ve<OM 548 •.•• • •.. . •. Michael M. Rush Creseet~t 576. . . . ...•. . Kurt G. Ommor Penn·Bro111erh00d 635 . . • Darrell A. Bupp Onetlt 683 . .. ....... G"'90')' P. Powell North H;~Js 716 •••••• Tvnothy J. Heeter Perry-loric 796 ... Glenn J . Flonas

District so • Michael J . Eebbo. QDGM Dis!rict 52 • Donald l. Miller QIH;;M

Portland 31 1 . . Randy l. Sandi Barge< 325. . Frani<Jon G Vat:tWhy, Jr Manoquesy 413 - E (leaq Pen Argtt 594 Gary 1.. w-Whltfoeld 622 K8oCh w McKeon J 5mps<>n AlriCO 628 • Gac<go T. MUon Pocooo 780 Shawn A. Fuller

"lf we m·e united and everyone shares a little ligbt, Freemasonry will continue to beam as tbe greatest fratemity in tbe world. Shine brightly, my brethren - our joumey to excellence begins with YOU!"

- William Slalor II, A.W. Grand Masler

HOI>ah276 ......... JoMR.~ Clarion 2n . ........... Jeffrey w. Deitz Canby 520 .............. Teny l. Clar1< Pari<e<Cdy-Aiegi>enyvaley 521 .. •...

. .. • .. .. .. .. • Robert N. Bowser New Bethlehem 522. .... James P. Noose JaM M Read 536 ..••• • Bradley D. Wells Galfoeld No. 559 • • • • Davod K. Shobert

APPOINTED OFFICERS - AIDES TO THE GRAND MASTER

Aclam J. Oamlllnl Rodney E. 8oy<:e Allen J. Henrunge< Douglas L. Heoru Eugene F. HlavaC. Jr. Jon A. Faw Kenneth R Brooks Gr4ii'\CI.$v.~d Boates Senoo< Gnond Doooon JuniO< G10nd oe-. G..,. Sooward G'*"' s-..d Grand Putsut.lant Gtancl M31¥111

Marl< E. ViOrter Aide

WoHiam I Orocoy

0 Ket\1 Ha<:l<ney -, .

W•,..,., M. K18aenlle<g Thomas R. Reoch Howald T Solbaugh John G Richards - - - -"During my term as Grand Master, a

responsibility I take very seriously, I am asking you to work bard to identify worthy candidates for your fraternity, and to 'Share the Light' with them."

-William Slater II, R.W. Grand Master

Edward H. Cervonka Vincenl 0 . Mooar<Jo S. Tlmolhy Warco

GRAND CHAPLAINS A<lo Aide Ai<kl

Bernard S. fran~

Tllomas C. Haugh Harold J. Scl1i<d< S Jamas Selvnittl<!. Sr. Wayne D. Meye< RObert R Austlfl, J'- Ja~$ E. Pierce

OMIIo A. Jooes David L K'onsey Harold L. Knappenberger. Jr James K. Smi111 E8fl P. Trygar

•

MARK YO~R eALENDAR TO ATTEND THESE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO

SHARE THE LIGHT!

An annual open house tor Masons, their family members & friends!

More details to come tn future tssues.

L:-~""---

D LODGE OFFICERS RETURN L RIDA TO VlSIT PA BRETHREN

In Fd"'""IY 2004, R.W. Grand Master William Sinter II 'viii host three Ma:>Onic reunions scht..'tluled for Pcnnsylvanh~ Freeanasons whn 1\0W re:'l-ide in Floridn penn~mencly or durh'll: the wimer monrhs.

The pur('Ose of d1e reunions Loc; ro increase awareness nboot the expansion of

"'"''"" anJ uppommiries pi'O\oid<d duough d1c Mo><>nic VUl~ges of d1< OrnnJ lodge of Pcnn.)\·h-:~nta.

Dates and Locations Thon .. ,l3y, Fdnual)' 16. 2~ Tarnra Auf'ort Marrioa fnday, Fel>noary 27. 200-l Sahob Shnne Center in Sar.lSO(:I S.1nonhy, Februal)' 28, 1004 l'alm Be.lch OarJens Marrion

Reunion Schedules II :00 a.m. • Reception Noon · Lunch I :00 p.m. · Program

Orand Master Slater will "'""rd 5().ycar Emblems of Gold to Brethren in Floridll. Joseph 1;:. Murphy, chief e><ecurive oflker of the Mosonic Vill:~ges, nncl members of the Mostmic Villn~es smff will shore infornwion obout the benefits and fUll continuum of seovic-es provided for Masons, their fumiltes, anti others by d1e Masonic Villages in Elizabethtown, l.1fu)'l!rte Hill, Sewickley ami Warmin>~r.

Pennsylvania Masons «'Siding m FloriJa will I'<'CeiW invit.1dons the be:,~nning of )anual)' to ottend one of the reunions. If you do not n:cervc an invitation by mid-)amJal)', please coli (717) 367-1121. o:n:nsion 33488.

Atlditiounl Co~o-es to B.- Built at 'lln!>~oni<' Village at Eliza1tethto,. ....

Reserve Your Apartment or Villa at the Masonic Village at Sewickley

At their Octol.x:r meeting, the Comlllit't:Ce on M~lSOI"'IC Homes ~pprov'-'< 1 ~h! C<JilStructio n of approxim:ucly l 00 retirement livi 11~ cotto\f.tC~ on tht- Mnsonic ViliC"~ge nt EJizabcthrown cntnpw~. The c'Oltllb''" :ore~~"' of the community's 2()-year M:o>t>:r l'lan .

In lotc (l<tol"'' · funor~ re-sidents fx'!@•l choo;ong their dcsir.xl ~icc locauon, nlong wid, one o( two Hoor pbn .... Opuon~ will indudt: ':l twt).C'Ir 1(..\nlgc ;~nd the pot~nu.tl fOr l'o<t4:mcm;, :\t ~orne locJUc.llb. The ~xtenor o( the rott3ges will vary ro cre.1tc the ~nSt" of a ncos:hborhood.

('..(ln-tnJCtiM of the eo«:~g<> i> anoopored 10 l'<'ltin m , .. rty spnns: 2C04. with occupancy o( some O:\lt."\1,'\..~ 1n amumn 20l14. ()cooponcy of the remacning cottal,'CS will occur du•><•J:hout 2005 and the "-'b•nmng of 2006.

lnd";du~ls who have questions alJOtn the MO>tcr Plan Pha>c I C'.<>tbl):c< >houkl call the M"'keling Ofllce nt(71 7) 361·4 51 4 or (717) 3614517 or toll-free adSOO) 676-6452.

. . .cod. E;jOJI yo1tr 'RdirtJI!t:xi year~.'

Attend one of the upcoming Open House Presentations:

Thursday. January IS Monday. February 24 Thursday. March 25 Thursday Apro 29

Presentations begin at I 0 a.m.

Call toll-free (866) 872·0664 to make your reservation for

the open house of your choice. or arrange for a

personal appointment and tour!

?HlLf\h, .... L ~ 4 V 1'"..,~: ~ n<.-cd to cond-.1ct ext~nstvc

0 V ~ .;;.p work now anJ in the n~r-0 0 future to pmt<'<t ond ~ ,.o preserve 1 he future of 0 '() the Temple. Although ,_l chc Grand l.od~e is Q (I') cormnitted to provid~ () 0 mg fund> 10 assure the

Q future of elliS historic % ~ huoldong, che woo·k can· -{ )--Y not he completed wochout

Franklin D. Caltagirone ()irectOt

T he Gold Book and

Philanthropic Society of 1hc Gmnd Lodge h;as becl\ functioning for one year

and rhey are doing JUSl fmc bur more needs ro he <klllc t<> rcal iz~ our go..,l of a permanent endowmem to ,guar:uucc the perpcwity of our beautiful 0 011nd Lodge.

Now i$ the time for cnch and every brother to take advantage o( having IllS name in rhe Gold Book for $500. Do it now! Do your part rhO> year in preserving our hentngc ar the Masonic Temple.

The Soc1ety rc-cognu~ those indovoduals and Lodges which make a contribution o( $500 or more ro rrovode for the ongomg expen>eS of rhe Masonic Temple.

The Masoncc Temple m Philadelphia was consrrucreJ in 1873. lr has been called one o( the great "wooden;• of the Masonic \\'orld. Adorned with some of the finest an1facLS of Freemasonry and m:>;nof1ccnt l.odj:e rooms b:aseJ on themes of the ancient archiu~clUml world, the Masomc Temple connects us wuh our p.'\St by outw.crctly displaying our Masonic traditions and v~lue~.

Like any aging work, lime has had a dereriorating affect on this greac wonder. A rc('cnt study h:1s indicntcd n strong

che help o( the fr.nem1ty. T'h<! fonn:uaon of the two

">eoeue. ore for the purpose of rccel\'ong donauons from

Lodg<S, mcmhcD and fnends, bu""me.5$C$ and grOttps wantang [() $\L'\Cnan and pn.":Set"\•t thts symbol vf M.l:!OIIac Hcntage. Donations to the Gold Book Society and the Philanthropic Society are both tax deductible.

The Gold Book Society tecOf.ll'li:c~ tht),!,C indl\'idu.ds and Lodges which make n con· trihutaon of $500 t>r more to provide (or the onJ,:oing o(X!W"

li0o;1l expense$ o( the MaM.mic '1\:mplc. Donc.ll'~ :trc recognized in a "Gold (look' dosplaj•ed in 1 ho Ten1ple. T he Philanthropic Society

re<:(lf!nncs those lndavlduals anc.J ~cs whtch make a dconauon of $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more to fund a llCnnanent endowment for chc re:tlOrot K>O a.nd rre.~n•a.Uon of 1hc Temple. Contnbutors are approprcatcly recogni,eJ on a donor plaque pi.ICC<I withm the Tcn1plc.

Every brother can beg en by ~i\'1ng :as lutle ns $5.00 weekly. To O('<'n )'OUt 'Pied!,oc Account', send your don:>tion of $5.00 or more over a !X'nod o( weeks, months, or years to Qlld Book Socie<:Y. Oce N. Broad St, Plulncklp/uc1, PA 19107. When you reach the $500 level, your name w.U be placed on the Goltl !look for all co see ch.ll Y<IU dod your port.

If yo'-1 hnvt.: any qucstioru,-, call Bm. Cahagir(lne at 610· 777· 7549 or by c·m"il: frnnkdtlll@t>.cum. •

STURGIS 2004

August 10 - August 15, 2004

~\de with the Grand Master

Send deposit to:

Harry B. Rutter, Jr. Grano Lodge of Pennsylvania 1 North Broad StJeet Philadelphia. PA 19107

6 Days /5 Nights

$1,495 pet room, double occuptncy

Space Limited!

Tim Warco, Chlllrman 336 Wilson Avenue Washlnglon, PA 15301

~\de with the arand Master

•

Thomas R. Labagh ExecutNe Director

How do we share the light of

Freemasonry warh young people! As Masons, our besr efforts are directed to those youth who become members of the Masonic yourh groupo

known as DeMolay, Rau1bow and job's 03ughters. These chree junior and senior high school fraternities are founded on Masomc principles, and need our support. DeMolay is open for young men, aged IZ· 21, and Rainbow is open to young women l2·20. Job's J}oughrers is open to young women who are related to a Mason. A 11 of chese youth groups ccach leadership and principles of good cbaraccer through Rituals dtat have cheir roocs in the Masonic experience.

A central pan of the mission of the PA Youth roundation is ro expand the out· reach of these three )'(loth groupo in Pennsylvania and to help establish new DeMolay O>.aprers, Rainbow Assemblies and Job's 03ughrer Bethels. At one time, there were Masonic youth groupo meeting 1n all of our Mnsooic Districts across the sratc, and our goal is to help locallodgo to bnng them back in order to serve the youth of their local communities.

When we reach out ro young people in our ClUes and towns, we also reach their pan:nts, who arc favorably exp<l6ed to the leaders and builders of Freemasonry, and who I cam the value of a fraternicy from che experience o( thear children. Then: is no better way to spread the light of Freemasonry chan by letting others expe· nence irs fellowship. its charicy, and its chMacter·building custom and ceremony.

The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation sponsors most of the cost of food and lodging for members of rhe Masonic youth

groups when they participalC in ttctiviues at the Masonic Conference Ccnter­Parton Campus in Eli:nbcthlown. n,c.e activities include craming i11 public speak· ing, computer educati()n, leadership. spOrtSmanship, service and «>eoah::auon.

The Pennsylvania Youth N>undatoon annually grnms scholarships from .m EdUC3tional Endowment Fund. These scholll...hip oppOrtunoties are for Masons, their siblings. children, and memhc" of che Masomc relaced rouch groops m Pennsyh'l!ma. Smce 1989, more tban Z90 awards. totaln)2 cn e.ces. ofS~ 10,000.00 have been granted to Pennsylv:>n1a >tU· dents.

Each year, the FounJ:mon pobloshc• ,, Masonic Scholarshop Reso<orce Guodc, which lisrs all awards avo1bblc thn>ugh the PYF, as well as severn( other .twar,b available to relauves of Masons anJ Masonic youth group memhcn;, wh1ch can be applied for sep<~mcely.

The LifeSkill.s C.lnferencc is an exciting team developmenl and rclauoniil\tp-hu•ld· ing conference for youth agl-..i 12·16, designed especially for the PeM>ylvama Youth Foundation. This special cu·ed progmm gets rnvc rtwicws cnch ycor from yomh and parents, and i.$ I imited to 60 St\ldenrs who may be nomln:ttc'<l by Pu. Masons whet her or nm they hnvc any Masonic rei at ionship.

The Grand Lodge of Pcnnsylv:mi;1 rte· ognizes the importo;~m rolr of Scouunl: m the lives of )'(luth by award1ng the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Awan.l to adult scout leaders who arc Masons. nus program is administered 1hroogh 1he Pennsylvania Yourh roundmion.

To learn more about the Penn>ylvanaa Youth Foundation, and our Mason1c youth groupo, please: be sure to vasu our v..'eb site at www.pagrandlodge.org/py( roday. •

D. William Roberts Appointed Editor of the Pennsylvania Freemason

Grand Ma.'ter William Slactt II

has announced the appointment oi D. William Robens. District Depu~· Grand Master of the 47th dlitncr. as the Editor oi TN P<ll7lS)Itmlia

Bto R*'U ~. upon the retirement o( Blaine F. Fabian. P.~ 1., whc:o -.erved ,l, EJ,t ... )r cl thi" publication .since 1996. GranJ ~lasrer Slarer has named Brt>. Fal:oi.ln &litor &n..•riu". The Grand M~tcr db<l Wt!-h(._~ to thank the follo\\·ing hrcthren who ><n·ed on The P""""lvania Pn:-cnuiSCJO'l Com mince uoder Bro. Fabian's lc.Kie,..,hip: J.une, L. Ernene, R.W.P.G.M., who will c:cmtinuc to ~r.·e 3lt Cho.1ionan of the Committee; Brother.. Roberts; Paul 1).

Fa>hct, P.M.; Nathaniel Gilchrist, P.M.; j!)y A. l:entlur; James N. Kaooounis, P.M.: John R. McFitdden; James L, Sieber, P.M.; and Roy M. Spanc•kc.

Through more than four d~dcs,

Blame F. f;lbmn, I~M., has served the Grnnd Lodge on vari~1s committees and projects. including writing and editing for TIM! R'MS)Imnia frt'emason for onore than 12 yc;\D. For his hard work and dedica· uon, he was 3 \\'arded the prestigious J>cnmylvania Franklin Medal in 1999 and lhc l"leMolay Legion o( Honor in 2002.

Bro. Fabaan joined Ephrnta Lodge No. 665 m 19S6 and served as Worshipful M.,.ter m 196S. A Sco.cish Rne Mason in the Valle)' of Rea.:ling since. 19.56, he $Ctved .\S So'-ereign Prince in 1987 and ""~'-" the ~mottor and editor for more than 10 )'ea" of the VaUey's newsletter. He was crowned an Honorary l-iember of Supreme Council, 33•, in Grand Rapids. Mach1)!Ml, in 1988. He is a rncmber of rhe York Rue Bodies, the RaJah Shrine and a Knoght C.1mpnnaon nnd Junior General in the Coost.lllHne Conclave of rhe Red c;,..,.. of Corurantine in Rea.:ling, and Junior Wan.lcn of Excelsior Mark lodge No. 216, Ph1la.lelphoa.

rrofc»ionally. he served ns a Navy jour· nalht from 1950 to 1954. He held

O.vin><td "" ~ 2Z.

, . 20 I H E PENNSYlVANIA I RLI MA~ON IANUARY 2004 \ r. . . . • . . . .· , rill' l'f:NN~VIVANIA fRHMASON )ANliARV20~4 2] . ·•·. :,

Raymond G. Brown

EX9C111""' DltrK:1or

counseling.

'"T'I•• mtsston of the 1 Pc:m1sylv3nia

Masomc f'OUt>datlon for Children is the rrevtn· tion of dno~ and alcohol abu,., and violence by children thro~h educa· tion, interventiOil ,md

Pennsylvania has n >UCCt<oful Student Assisrnncc Progrnm thanks to Ma:~<u.s. With the FoundatiOti 's " 'I'IJOrt of the Department o( Education's unining, there are StudenL Assistance Teams II\ every :senior and junior high <~eht1<l l in the Commonwealth. CAoring the last school year tenn 60.345 studcn~ were hnndled wirh 4 7,534 being found tO warrant fur· ther act1on. 0\1t of those wil h ac:uon taken on drug or alcohol problem>. 85% had no further violatio..,.

Seven Carl W. Stenberg <!Choltt~h•rs of $1,000 each per year for four yea,. were ""'"rded tO students wno were rccom· mended by tl>etr Student Assistance Teams after they succtssfully completeJ a counselmg program and turned thctr hvcs around. Fifty-stx Stenberg .cholar1hirs have been awarded stnce 1993.

In contmued support of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistnnu Education), the Foundauon supplied the l'ennsylvama OxnmtSSion on Crtn>e and Dehnqucncy with use of tftc Masontc Conference Center where law enforcement offictNi from across the stue trnin Mu<.lcnt~ tn AAy 'no' and comhatpeer pressures. This pa;t year 100 more officer$ wc:rc tromcd mak .. ing a total of 950 to date.

Tt.e Ornnd Ma"er's wow Enforcement Sc:hoh1r1hip provides up to $2,500 a year for up to (our y<"o"ll'S ro SLm.Jcnt$ who art

e:lrtl1ng n degree in Crimmt~l Justice. These student~ musr have Masonic Affiliation (Ch•ldren or Omndchildren oi n Mason in j,'()(Jo.l·stamling). Two full four­year schob,..lurs were awarded in 2003.

The Fvundation g1ves st1ppon to rhe Natl<'lf1~11 MasotliC Fuunt.lation for Chtldrcn: Pen..,ylv.mia Assoctation of Studenr Asst.><ance Professtonals; along wnn O<her communny b:>Sed programs. The Foundation is a member of the Penn>yh·:mians A~tatnst Underage Drinkmg and plays a large role on the Slet:'nng and Ex«.utive Committees. mteracung and co-<ponsoring programs w11h huth Po. AWARE :tnd the Pennsylv:mta Nauonal Guard. Pan•cap.1t aon m l.aw enforcement confer· ences, eJucataon ~mtnars and speaking at youth group> continues ro he part of the F()umhuinn's activaties.

ProJeCt C.-.!'e' is a violence prevc:ruion Jlrt~ram gaven to re"chers and administra· tors throughout the Commonwealth. This progmm provid<'> the tools necessary to help tdentify <md aiJc children with bullying and violent behaviors. They also gtvc t'dmtnisunrors the rools needed to set up I) J'Cv~"ntion programs in [heir schools.

The M:\SOnic CHIP Program will begin in 2()()4. h is~~ cotnprche:nsive 01u:·stop chiltl identification program. The pro­gr~m will be aval1able across Pennsylvania tu children nge I thmugh LS. 11>e pro­gmm lx-gu\S woth a digit~ I image with nuJio. E,,ch child is asked a .cries of 18 qucstton.s 1.e.: adJn:ss. namt:, who thear friends nre, how do they go to school. The tn(ormauon is placed on a CO disk nn<.l can be provtded to poltce, media or sear<:h and rescue personnel. Each child IS fongetpnnted with a DNA ktt. The kit will permn parents to take an om I swab. (mf."'rnail cltJ'I'IOJl>, and hair samples. 11>e program will be "'"il:lble m the school< at cla..<.<l\100\ level and at commu­mty events. T~) panicipate, children must have a parental consent form. CHIP ttams of Pennsylvania Frtemasons, the Crime Prevem1on Association, police officers nnd communary vo1umeers will be avrul~h1e ACrl")SS Penn~)1lvani.-.. The pro-­g:rom ., at no COSt to participants and is committed ro chtldren and rheir safety.

Speakers 3re availnble for all Masonic Bndies nm.J COtltrnur'lity organiz:acion.s. Each Masonac District has a District C hnit·man assagneJ to assist with pro .. ~trnms. Office 215·988·1978. •

Pennsylvania Freemason Cootio1uo.-d {Mn P<ft,'< ll.

\'3rious t'CJ..'Ort:er and eJi .. cor posicic.)1\S for The Ephrata Revi~"· and The Lancaster Sunda)" News bt.fore mo\'ing into the public relanons fldJ. He held communkation> rnanagcment ~idOll.S for MetropOlitan EdiSOn Co., Bto. _,_ Reading, for 30 feat$ unnl lit> renremem in 1991. He dtrected the comr<mr'• com· munication> dunng the 1979 ao:ctdcnt at the Three Mtle Island Nucbr Stati(l[> tn Middletown. Over the past 12 \ . ..,., m addition to ed•ting Tlte P<tUU)fnznia ~. he wO<ked as a freelance publoc relations consultnnt, provid•ns speech and public relan ons writing for t he ffll.ttmtty, as well as corporatiOt>S ond ftnns.

Bro. Robens joiJ>ed Avalon Lodge No. 657, Pittsburgh, in 1977, and was Wo,.hipful Master in 1984. He served the Orand Lodge as j unior Grnnd Deacon in 1992, the Committe-e on Masonic Homes from 1993 to 1999, and has been a O.O.O.M. of the 47th M>\Sonic District since 1999, the same yea r tha t he was coronered a JJ• Mason. He was Tho·icc Potent Master of the Valley of Pitt~~bur~h. A.A.S.R., Lodge of Perfection in 1993, and sctves as Valley treasurer and editor of The Rite NeW> since 1994. He is also a member of varioo, other Masonic organi.ations.

A K0rtan War veternn, Bro. RobertS setved in the U.S. Army from 1952·1954, after which he earned a bachelor of artS degree in journalism from Ouq\IC$ne University. Over the next 36 years, he enjoyed a successful career in promotion and public relations that included "''<>rl<ing for Uni,..,t131 Picture$, The New Yorio: Theatre Ouikl, the PtttSbufil> Symphony Society and the Gulf 0.1 Cotp., whete he was the project dtrcctor for the "Pennsylvania '76" Bteemenntal promotion.~( concert rh·er tour. He served as advertising manager for the Gateway Clipper Aeet. executtve director of the l'irrsburgh Three Rivers Regau:.t and marketing director of Station Square for the PittSburgh Hisrory & l~1ndmati.:s Foundation. For four yea,. before his retirement in 1996, he was th e mannJting ediror for two weekly community tabloids in the PittSburgh area. •

Donald l. Albert R. W. Grand 58cretary

Your presence in )'OUr lodge is

important to our Fraremicy just as your presence in your privare home is to your family. Your lodge needs yout assistance in many ways

Including your presence at its mee[ings. All Masons arc obligated to come to

the relief of our distressed Brethren and we do cha t, but seldo m do we co nsider the ftnnncinl distress 0 f our lodges. Mm>y of our lodges, Ornnd Lodge and related Masonic Bodies have implemented, and cont inue to face, severe cost cutting mea~ures m survive with th e limited i ncome rhat is currently ava ilable to them.

Many of our Masonic Organizations nrc opernting with financial concerns. Costs a re forever rising, yet some members are reluctant ro meet the challenge out of their own pockets. Some of our Masonic Bodies are resorting to holding brealcfasts, dinners, selling Masonic items and con­ducting yard sales to raise money. not for the purpose of fund raising for our charita­ble endeavor1 but just to provide revenue for operations to keep our craft strong.

The answer ro our financial concerns is to be found within the lodges and not

outside them. Historically, our member1 will answer the call for assistanre as well as th~ on foxed income, and thooe with famtlies all seem to help.

Please help your Fmtemicy by attending \'OUr Lodge and bringing someone you know with you, as this will inspire additional membetship and your financial support. •

Petition Hotline 1-800-990-1935

I Jeffrey W. Coy R.W. Grand Treasurer • Pennsylvania State Representative Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania • 89th Legislative District

T he new R. W. Omnd Treasuter, Brother jeffrey W. Coy is a Past

Master of Cumberland Valley Lodge No. 315 in Shtppensburg, PA. He is th<

Assistant Cho<r CArector as _...,ll as the As.utant ()yganut for the Valley of Harnsburg A.A.S.R., and IS an Honorary

Member of the

lie is a mem· ber of the Tall Cedar1 of Lebanon: George Washington Royal Ar<:h Chapter No. 176; George

Washing!On Council No.

66; ContinetU31 Con11nandery No. 56; tl>e Royal

Order of Scotland, and Red Cross of Cotutantine. Bro. Coy is also a recipi· ent of the DeMolay lnternauonal Legion o( Honor. He has

also served the Orand Lodge as the Oratld

()yganiSl for the Centro! Pennsylvania area.

Bro. Coy ,. a graduate of Shtppensburg Umversil)•. He and his wife. Jo Anne, live in the Shtppensburg where she IS an English tcacl>er m the Shippensbufi Area School Oistrtct. They ""' m<.mbe,. of Memonal lutheran Church wnere he has been tl>e organist for 28 yean.

Bro. Coy is servmg his II th t<rm as State Representative for the 89th Leg1slative Disrrict of Franklin and Cumberland coun· ties. He was elected to his forst rwo·)'ear term In 1982. He Is also a Director of the Orrstown Bank and is a member of many other conunun1ty orf,ranizations.

In the House of Representatives, Rep.

Coy serves on the Ethtcs and Rules committees and is treasurer of the joint SG.ne Govemmcnt Comnussion. ~ r<search arm of the General Assembly. He IS one of two state House mcmbetli who sen·e on the Board of Govemors of the State S)'stem of Higher Educanon. whiCh OVCf1CCS the fourteen state ou-ned un1\'ets.tties. He IS a former Chatrman of the Snippensburg Unh·ersity Board of Trustees. He has also been ac.uvc on mul£i .. srarc commit .. tees. He served nine years on the Cl>esapeake Bay Comtntssion wid> representatives from Pennsylvanaa, Maryland and Virginia. •

the Pennsy(vania

FREEMASON MAGAZIN E

2004 Publication Dates:

January 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

Deadline for \he submission of articles, fea tures., and pictures tor publication must be received by the Editor live weeks in advance of the publication date. Deadline lor the next issue is:

Monday, March 29, 2004

Statement of Ownership "'"'ct Oct. 23. 1962: Secbcon 4369: -39. '-""*' $la10$ c-)

January I, 2004. 71le PeMSylvanla FtHtM~ po,otlli$1\ed q1.13Jt811y by the Masonic Komes, 8izabethlown, PA 17022. Pul>lisltefs: The Right Worsljpful Grand Lodge o1 the Most Anc:1eot and -Fraternity ol Ftee and A.ccepled Masons ot PcMsytvania. Ed11or. 0. Willlam Roberts. Owner: The R1gh1 Worsh,ptut Grand Lodge of tile Most Ancient and Hono<al>le Fratemily ol Free and Accepted MaSOilS of Pennsylvania Known bon(jh()lders: none. No advellising handled. Free distribution averages 150,000 each quarter. I certily that the s~atomonts made by me are correct and complete.

0 . William Roberts, Editor

22 THE PENNSYLVAN IA 1 RHM1\SON JANUARY2004 \ ~ TilE PENNSYlVANIA FREEMASON JANUARY2004 23 ~

Kenneth W. McCa rty Direclor

Sharing the Light Through Fifty Years of The Pennsylvania

Freemason

T he Masonic Library and Museum of Penruyl\•ania maint~ins an

imn"lense collection of books., manuscripts~ nnd mu$Clll'l\ objects chat serve to infonn the Brethren and public of the history. customs. and goals of Frcemawnry. One of the ways in which this information is disseminan.:d i$ thl'Vugh Tlte J>c:~ut..~lvnnltJ frecnwson, a quarterly publication C$ttlh·

liohc'<l in l954. Available to all thooc who wish to k>-am about the Fra(ernir:y, every issue is an invaluable resource covering topics that range from current Blue lodge happenings to one .. of .. a .. kind artifacts in the mt1seurn. collection.

Kenneth McCany On December 28. 1953, in his inaugural address. Orand Mascer Ralph M. lehr (1954·1955) suued seven goals. Of them, the first was co "~srablish a committee to edit and publish a periodical on the 'State of the Craft' for our entire membership.'' TI1e second \\tnS

ro appoim "an Ecliror of PublicMiOI1S who will also serve as a Director of the Libracy and Museum." Another was to ;•reorgan ize rhe Committee on Lihrary and Museum." TI1c other four goo is concerned M<tsonic cJucation. In the Grand lodge Proceedings for l954, the reporr of the Committee on Library and Museum said rhAr the 1nost important part of ils repol'r was very rccend)r accomplished when Volume One, Number O ne ofTite

R.1msylvanic1 Freenw.scm w·..-'I..S publishC:i.l. "As the name irnpliC5, this publicntion belol'tg.:i to the Freemasons of Pennsylvan ia . .. " The Commirree wamed rhc Brethren ro bear''" cert3in measure of responsibility .. for the succc.ss o( Tlte Pennsylt!!.mitJ Freemt1son and to know their wishes "with respect ro lhe comem:s of their puhlica-­cion."

At the end of the first full y~'llr ( 1955) of publication, the Committee on Masonic Culrure. now responsible for The PennS)'lwmia Fteemcucn, reported a circula~ tion tlf 90,000. At dm.t time, it was sent only to Brethren who had requested that their names be on the mailing list. In 1962, R.W. Orand Master McKinley ( l962·1963) orJered that eve!)' Pennsyl\'ania Mason should receive a copy, in order tO be informed about the activities of rhe Croft. Since that decree, every Pennsylv·Jnia Mason automatiCfllly receives_. copy.

The Pemt<ylvania Fn!emason had been distributed (1Xlll1 the M!ISOnic Temple by Or•nd l odge stafl'. However, in on.ler tO

ttca.,mmodate the now overwhc1mir~g task of mailing, Brothe.r William A. Carpenter (Eclitor 1954· 1969, 1980-81: librarian a11d Curator 1961·1969: Grand M<>Ster J984-l985) c;rablished" distributiOil office at the MliSOilic Hon1c>s in Elilabethtown. The a rticle written for the 30th anniveJ:Snr,: of Tlte Il'1ul$)'lwmill Fn!<"nCl.i<l>l in November I 984 reflects on the move, seating that the Masonic Homt!s had severn) advnntagl"S for mailing tnore l han 256,000 copies each quarter: thete was mote ~p~ce, members of t he Lallc;~ster P<>St Office Square Club volun· teered hundreds of off-duty hours to set up the mailing syslem, and residents of the Masonic Homes helped by updating the membership ft les a1\d preparing each mail· ing for the addressing machine. Residents continued ro help, as part of the occupa~ tional therap)' program, until l982. With new COI\lpurerized membership files and high-spc>cd labeling machines, it seemed best ro return the distribution operation co the Ma.o;onic 'lcmple in f>hil"delphia, where it was insmlled on the fourth floor.

Enter now-retired Distribution Manager 1-=lannah Erdman, who shared her metnorie.s. Mr$. Erdman said chat The lbms)'lvtn!itt Fn~t!masou and rhe tnailin.g labels were shipped to Grund Lodge, where 14· 16 people under her direction operated a huge, clanking Cheshire label·

ing machine. which a(fixed a label to each copy. With the aid of tying machines, rhc crew then tied and bagged about 210,000 copies accord ing 10 tip code. and dcliv· cred the bnj;s to the bulk •Mil department of the post of{ice, which WOLlJd promptly st•nd lxKk a whole bag if rhere was any small mistake. The shipping back and forth. often in the back seats o( employ· ecs' cars was cumbersome. FcMs for th e safety of t he employees and rhe Sll'ltCt\.lre of the Masonic Ten,ple, because of d1e stress of rhe hcnv)' l\l3<.:hinc::cy on the fourth floor, made the whole process rather ncrvt ... wracking. Streamlin ing became absolutely neceSS<''i'· By the late l980's, the whole post·editOrial operation was given over to a jobbcr .. facil irtltor, who coordinated all of the necessary paper sup· pliers, designers, and pr-imers, as we ll as \Varehot..•.sing and .shipping (acililit..-s.

For the seasoned veteran of Masonic research, or the cru;ua11y interested St\.1 ..

dent, the flfcy-yenrs of Tile l'ennS)•/,,mia f'n:eJnaS()JI shed light <)1, the history, C<IS·

toms, a1'\d goals of Frc-t:n'la...;,()nry in Pennsylvanin, mnking it a viral part o f t he collection of The Ma!Sonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania , •

Grand Master's Itinerary

January 2004

12 Presentation of Barry L. Wheeler. DDGM 31· Fayene Lodge No. 228.

15 Presentation of Jeff Biddle, DDGM 49 • Stephen Bayard Lodge No. 526.

19 Presentation of Thomas K. Sturgeon. Junior Grand Warden • Oakdale Lodge No. 669.

24 Breakfast with Lulu Shrine.

February 2004 15 Conference of Grand Masters,

Washington. D.C. Florida Reunions:

26 Tampa, FL

27 Sarasota, Fl. 28 Palm Beach, FL ..

Mru:.cb 2004

13 150Jh Anniversary . Columbia l.,odge No. 286.

27 49th District Retiring Masters Banquet.

24 THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON JANUARY 2004 ~

Be Proud of Your Masonic Fraternity! Share the Light of Freemasonry Display the Pennsylvania 'Blue Lodge' License plate on your vehicle.

:ooooo It's as Easy a s 1 - 2 - 3! 1. Complete Sections 'I>: and 'D' of \he Application below.

2. Make c/leck for $20 payable to 'Commonwealth of PN.

3. Mail Application a,Jong with your check to: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic Temple

BLUE LODGE

One North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19107·2598 ATTN: PA·LIC

Need Help? Call Toll Free: 1-80()..990-1935 (Read details on reverse side)

MV-904SO (01·99) APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL ORGANIZATION

Commooweal:th or Pennsylvania REGISTRATION PLATE Oo{lonment ol Transportation 8UJeau of Motor Vehicles

® P.O. Box 68266 Fee: $20.00 Halrisbutg. PA 17106·8266

A FOR OEPART.MENT USE ONLY A

l A VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICANT INFORMATION (complete this section m cUy as information ap·pea" on CUITent regisl~ation caJd)

TITlE NUMBER CURRENT REG. PLATE # CURRENT EXPIRATION MAKE OF VEHICLE YEAR

Jo conjunction with replacement of your plate, you will receive one registration card. : How m'any ex1ra registration If additional registration cards are des ired, the fee is $1 .50 for each card. : cards do you want?

lAST NAME JR.. etc. FIRST NAME MIDDLe INtT. TELePHONe NUMBER ( ) HOME ( )WORK

STREET ADDRESS · Must Rst a street address. P.O. Box # alone is not acceptable. CITY STATE :ZIP cope

Ia TO BE COMPLETED BY ORGANIZATION

NAME OF ORGANIZA1'10N: TELEPHONE NUMBER

T.HE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA 215.988.190 J

Maso.nic Temple Oue North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598

l c TO BE COMPlETED BY ORGANIZATION OFFICIAL

I cenify lha1 ~~ individual named in Section A is a member in good st~nding o4 U:le organ'ft~tion listed in Sect ton 8 .

NAME OF OR.GANIZATION OFFICIAL TITtE SIGNATURe

DONA LD L .;\J.BERT GRAND S,ECR!::TARY

I o ~~el'~ T,7,~; ~~2~Ni,~~t0N GIVEN IA~,w~L~~~i'1~~ J.R~~f:.D,~~~E~~ ~~0 ~t"~,Y,IHEN j,f,EA~~ ~g..a~.t~1EMB_f~OF THE A V AM 0 \ANi iWiLL IMM lA Y NT R l ATI NP AT T TH PARTM NT FT N RTATI .

X

APPUCANTS SIGNATURE IN INK DATE

Be Proud of Your Masonic Fraternity! Share the Light of Freemasonry

Display the Pennsylvania 'Blue Lodge' License plate on your vehicle.

It's as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

(Complete application on reverse side)

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING A SPECIAL ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION PLATE

• Fee required with this application is $20.00. Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to " Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". DO NOT SEND CASH.

• No special organization registration plate will be duplicated. If your plate is lost, stolen or defaced, we will reissue you the next available plate in our series lor $7.50. To apply for replacement. complete form MV-44 and submit the required fee.

• Requests for special organization registration plates are restricted to passenger vehicles, tnucks and motorhomes with a registered gross weight of not more than 9.000 lbs. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify for special organization registration plates.

• NO REFUND OF FEE will be issued when applicant cancels request after order is placed.

• Mail this application, completed in lull, along w~h a check or money order (payable to -commonwealth of Pennsylvania") to: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street. PhUadelphia, PA 19t07-2598, ATTN: PA-LIC for validation. The Grand Secretary's office will forward to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg.

• When the applicant ceases to be a member in the organization as listed in Section B. the registration plate must be returned to the Department. Complete Form MV-44 and submit a fee of $7.50 for reissue of a regular series registration plate.

• All telephone numbers will be held in confidence and used only in the event of a problem with your application.

• Special organizatoon plates are in number sequence only and may not be personalized.

• To avoid possible problems with citations with your old registration plate, return it to: Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Return Tag Unit, P.O. Box 68597, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597 after you have received your special organization plate.

26 THE PENNSYlVANIA FREr:MASON JANUARY 2004

Thomas W. Jackson, RWPG$ Chairman

,..,e Pennsyl,oania 1 Academy of

Masonic Knowledge wrll .strive to create an environ·

ment Lhat will enco~e Masons to S<.'ek a gr~ter unJcrsranding of the nature

nnd purposes of Free:nmsonry i~ all irs many ilSI)l."'C.C.:,, past, prc,.;tnt, and fumre. and to share th:tt understanding with others.

To this end, the Academy will offer learning opporn 1nitie.s in which Masons may panicir,:uc in dialogues with simiL·uly inclined brethren, win1ess promincnL Masonic schola~·s discussing various aspects of Fre-emasonry, and pursue home study at £heir own P'\Ce nnd in their own areas of interest, through publicarions on Masonic subjects recommended by the Academy.

(n a ... ldarion to providing a learning expe ..

rience (or Freemasons, the Academl' will be a vehicle affonling recognition to Masons who sh.•re therr knowledge of Fteenwonry with fellow Masons 0< the public b)' the written or spoken word.

Th< AcO<iemy of Ma.omc Knowl~e has now completed its fourth rear of extstencc as an educational structure in the Grand Lodj,.., of Penn:.1·h'aftia. Its purpose is com­miunent to >tudying and learmng rhe philo­soph real pui'JXb", characteristics, history. accomphshrnents and comribuuons of Frem<UOI'Ir)', and ro provide rhe environment and oprortunory for rhose Brothers to learn. It b the ~I of the Academy co then surnu­l31e those Brotheo:s to think and co stud)' Freem::uonry, and to spread that interest and knowl«lge back tD their sulx>rdinarc lodges.

The ncadem\1 has been fortunare co St."Curt a comminee composed of some of the l1e,;t M•sonoc scholars and dunke.rs in the junsdiction of PcnnsyiV<'U)ia. 11'eir commit#

William Slater II - Youngest Grand Master m 100 Years to lead the Grand Lodge

N ot since the 64th Cmnd M:l\tcr, Bro. &lgar A. Tennis ( 1902-1903) has there been a youn~cr Cmnd Master elected to lea,l the Gr:ond Lodge of

Penns)lvanoa. lntere><in~tly, there have heen a total of 30 Grnnd M>SteNl-ecween the age of 25 anJ 45 • (h·c l>ctwcen then~"' o( 25 h> 28, ten betwcen the age of 31 to 39 and fifteen bctwc'Cn '10 t<l 4S. Abo inter~ung to note LS that un the comrJc-.. N.1me Age y._....u

llon of Bro. TenniS' tcnn of <lffoce, the next 2. Willi;~m Allen 16 1731 Grand M~tcr. Bro. Jan!<., W. Bruwn ( 1904- 3. Humphrey MutTay .f3 1733 1905) ""'from PoU>huq;:h. 4. llen)am>n Fmnk1in 16 t7.H

Losted to the left, on O<tlcr of chcir ''""oce 5. James Hamrlton 25 1735 as GrnnJ Mascer. and the yc:1r they >erveJ 6. Thorn,,. Horkin<Ofl 27 1736 arc the l'OOflJ.'CSl men m lead the Frntemuy. 7. Wrlliam Plum:,fl-ad 28 1737

Q,mpoW {ron Th< ~1-ul<t O..ldm. IIi Ill Go...! 8. Joseph Sh'PI"'" 31 1738 Mmcrllqr~ • 9. Phrlir Syng 37 1741

10. Wollram Ball 31 1761 "''"" to the J'UI'Jl<"" of rhe Acadcn\)' has 11. Willian• M. Smith 37 1796 C.'1uscd ittu t'C 1\."C(>t:lll:t.'tl \\Orld" 11.IC, nn\1 a 15. Jnrncos Milnor 33 1806 number of othca Orond U.kl~e~ are n••w ere- 16. Rochard Tylx>ut 38 1814 ating ~im1lar ~tructurc.s m thcar JUr!"-IICtil"ut,:,. 17. Snmud F. Bradford 39 1815

Twacc a year rhe Academy n'cCilt .u 19. Bny,;c Newcomh 38 1818 Eli;abcthtown, .It which ume: Lwo ,,( 1he

worlds bc:,t scholnr::. ;,dJn·~ tlu1 meet in~ on 20. john Rand~! .33 1822

a Masonic l!lubj~,.'(t m rlu•lr fid,l uf txpenhc. 21. john B. Gibson 44 1824

To date 16 of thc>e sch<>lars have ad,lr·c,scd 22. James Harpe1· 43 1825 ('>ur mcctinJ,ts, Oli. mnny diverse MaS<'Inic :;ub- 23. Thoonus Kittcl'll 37 1826 jects, some of u hiMoric nurut·c with mhcrs 24. Samuel Badger 43 1829 of present-day rclcvt\ncc. 25. Michnel Nisber. Sr. 43 1831

There arc 153 mcnobcrs current!)' W<1rk- 26. john Steele 45 1833 ing cownrd Ac.;dcn1y ccrtlficotion and the 27. George M. D.rllas 43 1835 tide of, Ma,;tcr Mn><mic Scholar. 29. john M. Re<~d '10 1837

l11e academy meetin~ nrr open lt') ony 30. Samuel H. Perkins 42 1839 6rorher who wishes to uttend. \Y/c encutlr· 47. Rohert Lamberron 45 1870 age you to take tk.lvantas=e of this unique opportunuy to le(lm fn.ml the l:fColt Mll~l)IC

48. Samuel C. Perkins 44 1872

minds on to.lay's world. 51. James M. Port•r 44 1878

The mectong> for 2004 .ore March 27 :mJ 53. Samuel B. Dick 44 1881

October 16. We inntt )'OU to t<>in wuh us M. &lg.lt A. Tennrs 45 1902

and awaken )'0\tr mtc~t tn uur Cr..ttr. • 115. Wrlli~m Slater II 45 2004

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