THE RITE RECORDERValley of Cincinnati www.32masons.com August 2013

Fall Kickoff

Planning for Our Future

Upcoming Events

THE RITE RECORDERVolume 70 No. 1

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EDITOR

Ben P. Rosenfield, 32°benr@32masons.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman William M. Judd II, 32°

Vice Chairman Dwight D. Wilson, 33°

Members at LargeK. Douglas Akers, 32ºKraig L. Gordon, 32ºDonald E. Hoffman, 33°

PRESIDING OFFICERS

Gibulum Lodge of Perfection L. John Lasonczyk, 32°

Dalcho Council, Princes of Jerusalem Richard J. Shields, 32°

Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix John H. Donohoo, 32°

Ohio Consistory Edward C. McIntyre, 32°

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Robert W. Dumford, 33°rdumford@32masons.com

FRATERNAL SECRETARY

Michael A. Himes, 33°mhimes@32masons.com

SECRETARY EMERITUS

H. Ray Evans, 33°John R. Teller, Jr., 33°

TREASURER

Jeffrey P. Waltz, 33°

TYLER

Keith L. Clepper, 32°

THE SUPREME COUNCIL

Deputy for the State of OhioWilliam R. Powers, Jr., 33°

Sovereign Grand CommanderJohn Wm. McNaughton, 33°

Active Member at LargeRobert O. Ralston, 33°, P.S.G.C.

Active Member EmeritusAlfred E. Rice, 33°

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Eighteen students received college schol-arships from the Ancient Accepted Scot-tish Rite in a ceremony at the Cincinnati Masonic Center on June 20, 2013.

Those awarded scholarships includ-ed Sean P. Carr, Allyson H. Clark, Sarah E. Clark, John G. Douglas, Emily N. Elkins, Rachel C. Frappier, Lyndsay A. Hagemeyer, Kelly M. Herth, Preston A. Kohls, Kyle J. Hudson, Bryan, D. Olm- stead, Britton K. Perelman, Nikolaus N. Saluga, Jessica D. Shumate, Earl D. Swisshelm, Patrick W. Swisshelm, Mi-chael J. Teller, and Lauren E. Troxell.

Would you like to potentially secure a scholarship for a college-level student in your family? The Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction sponsors academic scholarships throughout its Val-leys. Three different types of scholarships are offered with similar, but not exactly the same, requirements.

The application process for the Ab-bott and Valley scholarships is the same. Applicants are considered for either an Abbott or a Valley scholarship. The Kath-leen Castle Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships for daughters and granddaughters of Eastern

Star members, either living or in good standing at the time of death.

The Valley of Cincinnati Founda-tion provides funding for the scholarship program and awards grants in support of the charitable aims of the Scottish Rite. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible in accordance with I.R.S. requirements. Please contact the Scottish Rite office for more information about the Valley of Cincinnati Foundation.

Applications typically are due at the beginning of April each year. Future editions of The Rite Recorder will specify the requirements for scholarship applica-tions and notify members of the availabil-ity of up-to-date application forms.

PICTURED ABOVEFrom the top, L-R: Nikolaus N. Saluga, Bry-an D. Olmstead, Lauren E. Troxell; Sean P. Carr, Emily N. Elkins, Jessica D. Shumate; Patrick W. Swisshelm, Kelly M. Herth, Kyle J. Hudson; Allyson H. Clark, Britton K. Perelman, Lyndsay A. Hagemeyer.

Not pictured: Sarah E. Clark, John G. Douglas, Rachel C. Frappier, Preston A. Kolhs, Earl D. Swisshelm, Michael J. Teller.

AASR Presents Annual College ScholarshipsThe Scottish Rite recognizes academic excellence with a variety of awards

Scholarship recipients for 2013

The Valley of Cincinnati will start its year creatively with a kickoff program at a very unique location. This year’s event will be held at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation in Loveland, OH, on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Location details are below.

“A dinner will be served in the Big Boy Pavilion at 6:00 p.m., followed by the portrayal of the 8º, Intendant of the Build-ing, at 7:30 p.m., under the direction of Ben P. Rosenfield. This is sure to be an enjoyable time for members of the Scottish Rite, so please make sure it is on your schedule. We look forward to seeing you there,” says L. John Lasonczyk, Thrice Potent Mas-ter, Gibulum Lodge of Perfection.

The 8º will be conferred at the Campfire Bowl, which is close to the Big Boy Pavilion. On-site seating is available, but members may prefer to bring their own portable seats.

According to the Supreme Council’s notes regarding the development of the 8º, the degree’s title is derived from the French, Intendant du Batiment. The intendant is one who has charge, direction, or management of some public business.

The word intendant is French, from the Latin intendere, meaning to direct one’s thoughts to a thing. The title of the de-gree in the Francken Ritual of 1783 was Intendant of the Build-ing or Master in Israel. The 8º in the Francken Ritual dealt with the loss of Hiram Abiff, the duty of completing a secret cham-ber, and the appointment of five chief architects to aid in that task. The modern version dramatizes how Solomon ascended to the throne held by his father, King David, and how, through Solomon’s example, an honor earned demands attention to duty. King David is featured on the cover of this issue.

LOCATION DETAILS FOR THE FALL KICKOFFThe Fall Kickoff will be held on the grounds of the Cub Scout Ad-venture World (Cub World), which is part of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation. Cub Scout Adventure World is located at 6035 Price Rd., Loveland, OH 45140.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EASTFollow I-275 West to the Wards Corner Road exit (exit #54). Turn right off the exit ramp onto Wards Corner Road. Make the first right onto Loveland-Miamiville Road. Turn right onto Price Rd. Follow Price Road across the highway and make a left at the stop sign, continuing on Price Rd. Pass Camp Craig and follow Price Rd. to the bottom of the hill. The Cub World entrance is on the right just past the flashing Camp Entrance sign.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WESTFollow I-275 East to the Wards Corner Road exit (exit #54). Turn left off the exit ramp onto Wards Corner Road and merge into the far right lane. Cross over the highway, go through one stoplight, and make the first right onto Loveland-Miamiville Road. Follow Price Road across the highway and make a left at the stop sign, continuing on Price Road. Pass Camp Craig and follow Price Road to the bottom of the hill. The Cub World entrance is on the right just past the flashing Camp Entrance sign.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONVisit www.danbeard.org to learn more about theDan Beard Scout Reservation.

“I shall apply myself with zeal, ever remembering that the Lord sees all.”

The annual Ohio Council of Deliberation session, held on June 7 and 8 in Toledo, OH, saw the Meritorious Serve Award presented to the Valley of Cincinnati’s own Jay Mathis and Terry Moore. Bro. Mathis is from Hamilton County; R.W.B. Moore is from Highland County. Bro. Mathis has been a member of our robing-room staff for many years and has participated in several degrees. R.W.B. Moore has been ambassador for Highland County for a number of years and has worked to keep the county’s club an active part of the Valley of Cincinnati.

Nominated to receive the M.S.A. next year were Bros. Thomas Grau and David Morgan, both from Clermont County. Their selection was made by unanimous consent of the presiding officers of the Valley of Cincinnati and approval of the M.S.A. committee. More information about these two deserving Brothers will be published in a future issue of The Rite Recorder.

Grau and Morgan to Receive Meritorious Service Award in 2014 The Meritorious Service Awards recognizes outstanding commitment to Scottish Rite Masonry

Valley Welcomes New Officers for 2013-2014 at Annual MeetingMeet the recently elected and appointed officers for the Valley of Cincinnati

The Valley of Cincinnati’s annual meeting, held at the Cincinnati Masonic Center on May 9, 2013, featured the election, appointment, and installation of officers for the 2013-2014 term.

L. John Lasonczyk was elected Thrice Potent Master, Gibulum Lodge of Perfec-tion. Also elected were Michael C. Bartholomew, Deputy Master; and Michael R. Stewart, Senior Warden. Appointments were Michael P. Doyle, Junior Warden; Ben P. Rosenfield, Orator; Craig S. Simonton, Master of Ceremonies; and Bradley A. Toft, Captain of the Guard.

Richard J. Shields was elected Sovereign Prince, Dalcho Council, Princes of Jerusalem. Also elected were Thomas N. Thinnes, High Priest; and Timothy A. Shan-non, Senior Warden. Appointments were J. Greg Stanley, Junior Warden; Dale A. Olson, Master of Ceremonies; and Ralph E. McLemore, Jr., Master of Entrances.

John H. Donohoo was elected Most Wise Master, Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix. Also elected were Douglas A. Sunnenberg, Senior Warden; and Richard A. Dickerscheid, Junior Warden. Appointments were Todd S. Neumann, Orator; Brian M. Carlson, Master of Ceremonies; and Robert C. Welch, Captain of the Guard.

Edward C. McIntyre was elected Commander-in-Chief, Ohio Consistory, S.P.R.S. Also elected were Daniel G. Bainum, First Lieutenant Commander; and Jef-

frey A. Bickel, Second Lieutenant Commander. Appointments were Jeffrey H. Hartman, Orator; A. Brian McIntosh, Chancellor; Dan M. Newman, Master of Ceremonies; David A. Girmann, Engineer and Seneschal; D. Jamie Hugenberg, Standard Bearer; Brent D. Gross, Color Bearer; and Cameron A. Shandersky, Captain of the Guard.

Fraternal Secretary Michael A. Himes, 33º, and Treasurer Jeffrey P. Waltz, 33º, were re-elected. Keith L. Clepper was re-elected Tyler. William M. Judd II and Dwight D. Wilson, 33º, remain as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Board of Trustees. They are joined on the Board of Trustees by at-large members K. Douglas Akers; Kraig L. Gordon; and Donald E. Hoffman, 33°.

Louis J. Curtis April 17, 2013Milton L. Fleek April 18, 2013Kenneth E. Archer April 19, 2013James C. Skaggs April 24, 2013Howard S. Wacksman April 27, 2013John P. Case April 30, 2013Robert E. Unger April 30, 2013Mason Keen May 2, 2013William W. Spitz May 2, 2013Emil D’Erminio May 5, 2013Walter R. Heineman April 23, 2013Alex Kent May 1, 2013Wendell F. Long May 7, 2013

James L. Wilder May 7, 2013Frederick L. Feix May 11, 2013Ernest P. Brummett May 13, 2013Thomas E. Raines May 17, 2013David L. King May 19, 2013David L. Ballard May 22, 2013Philip O. Morrical, Jr. May 23, 2013Charles L. Shawver May 23, 2013David H. Taylor May 23, 2013Walter J. Benjamin May 29, 2013Jules J. Canfield May 29, 2013Herbert L. Couch May 30, 2013Norman H. Larsh May 31, 2013

David A. Spitzmueller June 2, 2013Merlyn A. Shiverdecker June 2, 2013Dale R. Nichols, M.S.A. June 9, 2013Oswald H. Bromberg June 11, 2013Buford A. Moss June 15, 2013Thomas E. Griley June 21, 2013Charles F. West June 30, 2013Arthur L. Hehl July 1, 2013Howard Helm July 1, 2013Edward J. Sinkking July 1, 2013Kenneth H. McDaniel July 6, 2013

IN MEMORIAM

When I first started in this position more than three years ago, I was charged with many tasks and reforms for our manage-ment of the beautiful edifice we call the Cincinnati Masonic Center. One of the first changes that was implemented was the active solicitation to offer our venue to the public for rental space. The first year was a learning curve, but extra cash was infused into the receipts of the Valley, and progress was made. Last year, we grossed more than $60,000 in rentals, including the World Choir Games. This year, we are on budget to match that number again. The net return of the rentals is good, but a lot of costs go into setup, cleaning, and security.

In my message that was presented at the annual meeting in May, I called attention to some of the facts this Valley is fac-ing. Costs were presented for four major fixed expenses that totaled more than $600,000: utilities, $188,500; property taxes, $161,500; per-capita, $143,200; and building and liability Insurance, $88,185. We asked, “What could be done to help stop the bleeding?” Programs could be cut, but that is what is offered to you the membership and is only 5% of the total budget. Mothball areas of the building that are underutilized? Raise the rent on our Masonic tenants? Change of use of part or all of the building is prohibited by code restrictions and zoning issues.

To better examine our situation and help us determine our future, Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Judd has established three committees to explore the facts. They are: Building and Capital Improvements, Long-Range Planning, and Financial. The Building and Capital Improvements committee is working diligently to evaluate the condition of our current infrastruc-ture and examine the costs and returns on investments for replacing and/or repairing our existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structure. Some of the repairs have been recommended since a 1994 outside report of an engineering firm, and have never been completed.

The Long-Range Planning committee is charged with evaluating the best direction for our Valley to proceed in the future as far as our home. They have divided their efforts into looking at five options, which are: to stay and do nothing; sell part of the footprint and remodel the remaining facility for an effective operation; raze the existing structure and rebuild in its current location; sell the entire facility and rent a smaller facility in the Greater Cincinnati area; or sell the entire facility and build or purchase and remodel somewhere in the Greater Cincinnati area.

If relocation is found to be the best solution, additional studies will be needed to determine the best geographic location. The Financial committee is working closely with me and our accountant to determine the best use of our money in the budget process and the operational process. They will help to determine how much we can afford to operate a facility going forward based on our membership.

All of these committees are working very hard for you, the membership. During the past several years, to balance the budget, the Valley has been spending money from our investments beyond the interest income and our Investment Advisory Committee’s recommendations. We are not at a crisis yet, but we must be prepared to carry Scottish Rite Masonry beyond our generation. There will be more information coming that will discuss progress of these committees, so stay tuned!

Fraternally Yours,

Robert Dumford, 33°Executive Director

A Message from the Executive Director Robert W. Dumford, 33º

Corn Stars at Clermont County Club EventThe Clermont County Scottish Rite Club is back with a corn roast this year. It’ll be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on September 7, 2013 at Amelia Lodge No. 590, located at 290 Judd Rd. in Amelia, OH. The event is open to the public for a suggested contribution of $5 per person. Candidates for the Fall 2013 Reunion may enjoy the event at no charge. Dress for the event is casual. To secure your spot at the feeding trough, e-mail event chairman Brad Toft at btoft@fuse.net no later than August 30, 2013.

“We will have burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and—of course—corn. We will have games set up as well, including closest to the pin and cornhole. Please join us for what will be day of great food and family fun,” Toft says.

A Union response to a Brother joining the Confederate Army: “Expel him and expel him quickly!”

You have likely heard stories of Masons in the Confeder-ate and Union Armies during the Civil War who, because of their fraternal connections, gave aid and comfort to wounded or captured enemy Masons. I thought it would be worth dipping into some proceed-ings published by Masonic bodies in the Union during the Civil War to see what interesting topics might turn up. It didn’t take long before I found something quite interesting—namely, the thorny question of whether a Ma-son belonging to a Lodge in the Union should be expelled from Freemasonry if he heads south and joins the Con-federate Army. As you will see below, there were differing opinions on how to address this real-life issue.

In the 1863 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, the address by Grand Master John B. Fravel (1814-1876) looked at the question of whether a Mason who left the Union to join the Confederate Army should automatically be expelled from Free-masonry. His opinion on the matter appears below the heading “Decision as to the Expulsion of a Disloyal Ma-son” and is focused on an actual case that was brought to him by the Master of a Lodge in Allensville, Indiana:

On the 12th of July, 1862, the Worshipful Master of Allens-ville Lodge, No. 81 submitted to me the following question:

“A Brother in good standing in this Lodge has gone South, joined the Confederate Army, received a commission therein, and is now in arms against the Government of the United States. Can the Lodge expel him?”

My answer was that for that act alone, he could not be expelled. This decision is founded upon the express declarations set forth in the Second Chapter of the Ancient Charges....

Fravel then goes on to quote the passage and ends by say-ing, “This question possesses much interest to us at this particu-lar time; and as such I esteem it to be my duty to lay the whole matter before the Grand Lodge, not that I apprehend in the least that they will reverse the decision made, but that the Craft may know the precise position which we, as Masons, occupy to the legally constituted Government.”

Despite Fravel’s belief that no one in the Grand Lodge would reverse his decision, there was, in fact, a strongly worded response to Fravel in the Reports from the Committee on

Masonic Jurisprudence, which contained a section entitled, “On Expulsion of Disloyal Brethren.” After a polite introduction, in which the committee states that the matter was referred to them by the Grand Master and that while he “quoted the law as

anciently recognized correctly,” they did not believe that “in the decision, as reported by the M.W. Grand Mas-ter, the law is correctly applied.”

The report goes on to ask that if Canada or Mexico “should call together a large army, and with munitions of war advancing towards our borders, threatening to burn and destroy our cities, lay waste to our country and rob and murder our citizens,” whether the Grand Master would rule the same way as he did with regard to the Confederacy.

The report ends with little question as to what the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence thought should be done with a Mason who left the Union and joined the Con-federate Army. The heated language makes it clear how strongly passions burned on this topic in 1863:

Expel him and expel him quickly; and should you ever catch him engaged in his unholy purposes, treat him just as you would the as-sassin who, in the dead hour of night, would, with stealth, enter your bed-chamber, and there, while carrying

out his purposes of robbery, plunge the dagger to the heart of the wife reposing on your bosom.

Your Committee deny, in the most emphatic terms, that there is any law of Masonry contravening or setting aside the first law of nature, ‘Self-Preservation.’

As can be seen from the example above, although Masons met during the Civil War, the war was never far from their minds—and sometimes called upon them to address questions unique to this period of American history. So the next time you think that Masonic Proceedings are dry and boring, think again!

Civil War Demonstrated Limits to Brotherly Love in FreemasonryWeak links were not permitted in the Union’s indissoluble chain of sincere affection

SUBMITTED BY JEFFREY CROTEAU

Portrait of John B. Fravel in A History of Freemasonry in Indi-ana from 1806 to 1898. Indianapolis: Grand Lodge of Indiana, 1898. Call number: 17.9755 .M167 1898, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives

Jeffrey Croteau is manager of library and archives at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library. The Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives is located just off the main lobby of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and is open to the public 10:00 to 4:30, Wednesday through Saturday. Reference assistance is provided in person, by phone, or by e-mail. You may contact us at 781-457-4109 or library@monh.org.

NOTICEThe Scottish Rite office’s hours of operation will be limited between August 15-23 due to the Supreme Council session.

UPCOMING EVENTSAUGUST 7 Breakfast Lecture SeriesThis installment features Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr.

SEPTEMBER 7 Clermont County Club Corn RoastEvent is from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Amelia Lodge No. 590, located at 290 Judd Rd. in Amelia, OH. The event is open to the public for a suggested contribution of $5 per person. RSVP by e-mailing event chairman Brad Toft at btoft@fuse.net no later than August 30, 2013.

SEPTEMBER 12 Fall KickoffThe Fall Kickoff will be held on the grounds of the Cub Scout Adventure World (Cub World), which is part of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation. Cub Scout Adven-ture World is located at 6035 Price Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; conferral of the 8º at 7:30.

SEPTEMBER 14 Abra-KidabraThis year’s event features the magic and comedy of Artie Kidwell and Tom Vorjohan!The show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Scot-tish Rite Auditorium at the Cincinnati Ma-sonic Center. The event benefits Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati. Order tickets online at abra-kidabra.thundertix.com.

NOVEMBER 8-9 Fall 2013 ReunionNorman J. Mick, 33º, is the class honoree for the Fall 2013 Reunion. The two-day event starts with the 4º and a social program on November 8. The next day will feature the conferral of the 12º, 14º, 15º, 18º, and 32º, as well as a luncheon and membership banquet.

NOVEMBER 16 Trip to IndianapolisThe Valley of Indianapolis will hold its 150th Anniversary Reunion on November 16. The Valley of Cincinnati will celebrate the historical occasion by portraying the 12º during the Reunion. We are charter-ing a bus so that members of the Valley of Cincinnati may travel to Indianapolis for the day at no cost. The bus will leave from downtown Cincinnati and return after the end of the degree work in Indianapolis.

Charity Gets a Magical NightChildren’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati is proud to once again present Abra-Kidabra! This night of magical fun and comedy will be held in the Scottish Rite Auditorium at the Cincinnati Masonic Center on September 14, 2013. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features the many talents of Artie Kidwell and Tom Vorjohan! Tickets are $10-$15 each.

Supporting a great cause is a whole lot easier than pulling a rabbit out of your hat. All you have to do is buy tickets for this fam-ily friendly and affordable event. Purchase securely at abra-kidabra.thundertix.com.

Supreme Council NMJ Selling Property to LexingtonThe town of Lexington, MA, home of the Supreme Council NMJ, has agreed to pur-chase the property belonging to the Supreme Council at 33 Marrett Rd. Ownership of the 10-acre property will transfer to the town of Lexington for a price of $10.95 million. The Supreme Council NMJ accepted the offer in March of 2013. According to Lexington officials, the property will be used for a community center.

Terms of the deal included a closing date of November 30, 2013, with a right for both parties to extend that date by 30 days; retention of the Sovereign Grand Commander’s house and its half-acre of land by the Supreme Council, with Lexing-ton getting a right of first offer to purchase the building and land; an easement for Lexington to use the common driveway and shared parking on a lot that remains the property of the Supreme Council; and more.

The Supreme Council is moving its operations into the space at its National Heritage Museum, which is situated next to the primary property at 33 Marrett Rd. Lexington agreed to record a mutually acceptable deed restriction prohibit-ing development of permanent structures on portions of the property for up to 25 years—or until the Supreme Council ceases using the National Heritage Museum as its headquarters location.

Norman J. Mick Selected as Honoree for Fall 2013 ClassNorman J. Mick, 33º, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, will be the honoree for the Valley of Cincinnati’s Fall 2013 Reunion. He served as Most Wise Master, Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix, from 2002-2004.

Ill. Bro. Mick served as Worshipful Master of Hoffner Lodge No. 253 in 1986. He was president of the First Masonic District Officers Association in 1992 and was commissioned a District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District of Ohio in 2005-2006. He was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, Hon-orary Member of the Supreme Council, on September 23, 2002. Ill. Bro. Mick was appointed Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Ohio in 2007 by Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Michael A. Himes, 33º.

The Fall Reunion will be a two-day event. It will begin with the 4º and a social program on Friday, November 8, and continue on November 9 with the conferral of the 12º, 14º, 15º, 18º, and 32º. The Valley of Cincinnati will host a luncheon and a membership banquet on November 9.

Norwood Temple Foundation Hosts Golf Outing for CharityA golf outing, set for September 16, 2013 at Beckett Ridge Country Club, will bene- fit the charities housed in the Carl H. Lindner Sr. Masonic Center in Norwood, in-cluding Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati, and contribute to the ongoing operation of the building. Please call 513-531-4603 for complete details.

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