THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON

VOL. LXXXI, WINTER 2023, No. 1

©2023 The R.W. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania

EDITORIAL BOARD

Chairman

Jeffrey M. Wonderling, R.W.G.M.

Larry A. Derr, R.W.D.G.M.

Robert D. Brink, R.W.S.G.W.

P.J. Roup, R.W.J.G.W.

Adam C. Heese, R.W.G.T.

Mark A. Haines, R.W.G.S.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Tina L. Lutter - Production Coordinator

Megan L. Frame - Graphic Designer

Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation Staff

Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania Staff

(Publication No. USPS 426-140) Winter 2023 Issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason is published quarterly by the Masonic Villages, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Articles and photographs to be considered for publication should be sent with local Masonic authority to the address above, to the attention of The Pennsylvania Freemason or emailed to pafreemason@masonicvillages.org.

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We appreciate the many submissions we receive for consideration. We apologize, but due to space constraints, we are not able to publish every submission we receive.

Statement Of Ownership

(Act of Oct. 23, 1962; Section 4369; Title 39, United States Code) Winter 2023, The Pennsylvania Freemason, published quarterly by the Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Publishers: The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Editor: Jeffrey M. Wonderling. Owner: The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Known bondholders: none. No advertising handled. Free distribution averages 87,000 each quarter. I certify that the statements made by me are correct and complete.

Jeffrey M. Wonderling, Editor

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3 FREEMASONRY TODAY

Grand Master’s Message • Upcoming Events

• December Communication Highlights • Newly Appointed District

Deputy Grand Masters & 2023 Grand Lodge Floor Officers

• Remembering R.W.P.G.M. George H. Hohenshildt

10 EDUCATION

All Aboard: The Grand View System is Ready for You • The Speakers Bureau: A Gateway to Masonic Education

• Pennsylvania Lodge of Research • Academy of Masonic Knowledge • “Hooked” on Genealogy • Finding Family

Through Genealogy • Librarian Enjoys Digging for Answers

20 MEMBERSHIP

Congratulations to Our Home Cook Hero All-Star Lodges • Brethren Pay Tribute to Unknown Soldiers • Do You Know a Mason or a Loved One in Need? • A Mission with Infinite Possibilities

24 PHILANTHROPY

Help for Our Heroes Military Baby Shower • An Evergreen Commitment • Making Your Retirement a Priority• PMYF 2023 Scholarship Opportunities • Pennsylvania DeMolay at 100 Years

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