Freemason - August 2013

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THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON® VOL. LX, AUGUST 2013, NO. 3

©2013 The R.W. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of PA

EDITORIAL BOARD Chairman Jay W. Smith, R.W.G.M. Robert J. Bateman, R.W.D.G.M. Raymond T. Dietz, R.W.S.G.W. S. Eugene Herritt, R.W.J.G.W. Jeffrey W. Coy, R.W.G.T. Mark A. Haines, R.W.G.S. EDITORIAL STAFF Tina L. Raybold - Production Coordinator Rich Johnson - Graphic Designer Thomas R. Labagh - Executive Director, PMYF, Consultant Masonic Library & Museum of PA Staff

3 Grand Lodge

• Grand Master’s Message • Annual Grand Communication• June Quarterly Communication • Help for Our Heroes • Cover Story: Gettysburg Friend to Friend Rededication • Masonic Education • Masonic Book Review • Grand Lodge Donates to Shriners Hospitals

12 Lodge and District

• Congratulations to ...

• Random Acts of Kindness & Community Service • Lodge & District Happenings

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• Masonic Children’s Home Celebrates 100 Years • Autumn Day 2013 • Giving is More than Just Writing a Check

22 PA Masonic Youth Foundation

• Learning & Fun Monopolize DeMolay Weekend • Rainbow Grows with Another Assembly • DeMolay Chapters Celebrate Patriots’ Day • Job’s Daughters’ “Kindness Korner” • Youth Appreciation Meetings • Youth Groups Unite

25 Masonic Villages

• With a Constant Eye on the Future • Meet Bro. Paul E. Reichart • Masonic Villages Forms Ashlar Creative Solutions, LLC • 2013 Wish List Items Cover and Gettysburg Photos by Bro. Ken Brooks

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Dear Brethren:

Although our lodges are called off from labor for the summer, our brethren’s good works continue within our communities. I hope each of you are enjoying wonderful and relaxing quality time with your family and loved ones.

This past Memorial Day weekend was a tremendous success, starting with the parade in Mount Joy, right on through to the rededication of the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial in Gettysburg. On Sunday evening, a picnic and the re-creation of the battle scene of Pickett’s Charge brought the historic event to life before our very eyes. Watching Union Capt. Bro. Henry Bingham come to the aid of Confederate Brig. Gen. Bro. Lewis A. Armistead, despite the intense battle fought and fatalities incurred on both sides, was a heartfelt reminder of how our brotherhood transcends all differences. That evening, the speech from Gen. Bro. Robert E. Lee was inspiring. The following day, we rededicated the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial with approximately 600 people in attendance. Afterward, we participated in the Gettysburg Parade along with the many appendant bodies within our family of Freemasonry. For those of you who were unable to join us, momentoes of the weekend’s activities are on display in the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. I would like to thank the committee and the re-enactors for all their coordination and hard work to make this a successful weekend.

At the June Quarterly Communication, I had the pleasure of making two military officers Masons at Sight: Brig. Gen. James Haywood of the U.S. Air Force and Maj. Donald Reese of the U.S. Army. Both brothers will be an asset to the lodges they are joining.

On Oct. 5, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Masonic Children’s Home. On May 5, we took the children to a Phillies game, where we were greeted by the Phillie Phanatic. During the week of June 24, the youth traveled to Disney World as part of the year-long centennial celebration. Generous donors have enabled the Masonic Children’s Home to grow and be successful in changing the lives of more than 2,000 youth since it opened its doors. A $10 million Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Campaign is aiming to ensure this care continues for the next 100 years. I also have asked each lodge to do its part by holding a fund raiser to raise $1,000 to benefit the children’s home. To those who have already contributed to this worthwhile endeavor, I thank you sincerely.

As we approach September, our lodges will once again bustle with activity.

I hope each and every lodge has a successful open house while our districts work hard to prepare for their one-day classes. I encourage you to return to your lodge next month inspired to become more involved in the many opportunities Freemasonry offers: to become more informed, serve others, enjoy fellowship and improve the places in which we live, work, play and worship.

In closing, I hope each of you are ready to come back in the fall energized to move this great fraternity of ours forward.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Jay W. Smith Right Worshipful Grand Master

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Spouses, Family & Friends are invited to attend all events along with you!

Annual Grand Communication Friday, December 27, 2013

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA

10:00 a.m. Anticipated OPEN Installation of

Robert J. Bateman

as Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania a FREE LUNCHEON will follow the OPEN installation (Reservations Requested) 5:30 p.m.

Cash Bar Reception

6:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner with Entertainment by The Diamonds (Advance Tickets Required)

Tickets $50 per person

For Tickets and Reservations please contact:

Clayton Melson, P.M.

by phone at: 610-658-0995 or email at: chmelson@aol.com Reservations are due by November 15, 2013

Entertainment by The Diamonds These four gentlemen from Toronto, Canada, were one of the most popular singing groups of the 1950s. Their soundtracks, “American Graffiti” and “Happy Days,” launched them to stardom. This versatile group, signed to Mercury Records, put 16 hits on the Billboard charts, three going gold: “Little Darlin,” “Silhouettes” and “The Stroll.” They even showed up on the R&B charts. The Diamonds appeared on American Bandstand 33 times, and were named to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame. Today’s members of this long-standing band perform in a variety of venues and settings worldwide, including with symphony orchestras; in performing arts theatres and major concert halls; on cruise ships; in casinos; at county and state fairs; on tours of England, Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Korea and Japan; for benefit concerts; at corporate conventions; and in nightclubs.

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June Quarterly Communication Regional Instructor of Region 6 to Region 3 effective Jan. 7, upon the passing of Bro. Samuel C. Lehner. Simultaneously, Bro. Guilford G. Rowley, Jr., P.D.D.G.M., George E. Wagner Lodge No. 639, St. Marys, was appointed Regional Instructor of Region 6.

Bro. Arthur R. Bartholomew, Penn Lodge No. 709, Concordville, was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for District 36 upon the resignation of Bro. Ricky L. Swalm, Sunset Lodge No. 623, Washington.

Grand Master Smith announced that a public Datestone Ceremony of the Grand Lodge will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2848 St. Alban’s Drive, Sinking Spring. The December Quarterly Communication will be held on Dec. 4 at the Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street., Philadelphia, at 10 a.m.

Grand Master Smith was pleased to receive contributions from various districts totaling $16,902 for the Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Campaign, Help for Our Heroes, the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation and the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania.

M.W. Grand Master of Massachusetts Richard J. Stewart brought greetings from his jurisdiction. He presented Grand Master Smith with the Henry Price Medal, the most prestigious honor conferred by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, as well as a pair of limited edition, custom-made cuff links that contain actual silver pieces originally owned

by Bro. Paul Revere.

Grand Master Smith also was pleased to

Photos by Bro. Ken Brooks

A total of 247 brethren, representing 130 lodges, attended the June Quarterly Communication on June 8 in Pittsburgh.

R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith made two Masons at Sight: Brig. Gen. James Hayward of the U.S. Air Force and Maj. Donald Reese of the U.S. Army.

Two mergers were approved, effective June 30. Nanticoke Lodge No. 541 and Plymouth Lodge No. 332 merged to become Nanticoke Lodge No. 332. King Solomon Lodge No. 584, Drumore, and Oriental Star Lodge No. 588, Peckville, merged to become Aurora Lodge No. 523, held in Jermyn.

Grand Master Smith announced the petition for a Warrant for a new lodge to be held in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, to be named Hamilton Day Lodge No. 814 as recommended

by Bro. Michael J. Febbo, D.D.G.M., District 50. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge will be held on Aug. 24 at the Rimrock Masonic Center, 2720 Rimrock Drive, Stroudsburg, at 10:30 a.m., for the purpose of constituting the lodge.

R.W. Grand Secretary Mark A. Haines presented the membership statistics for the Masonic year ending Dec. 27, 2012. With six mergers occurring during 2012, the number of lodges dropped slightly from 430 in 2011 to 424 in 2012. Despite receiving 3,357 brethren in 2012, membership dropped from 110,759 in 2011 to 108,758 in 2012 due to deaths, suspensions and other reasons.

Three appointments were presented.

Bro. Richard L. Turbo, Osceola Lodge No. 515, Osceola Mills, was reassigned from

receive a personal gift of a carved lamp made

by Bro. Alexander C. Portellos, P.M., Bethel Lodge No. 761, Bethel Park.

Lodge in the Woods

Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation 2 Scout Lane, Newmanstown, PA 17073 (Hwy 501 about 2 ½ miles north of US 322) Dinner anytime from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Lodge Meeting from 7 p.m. until closing Rain or shine; under roof in case of rain Dress is business casual or Scout uniform. Due to space limitations, registration is limited to the first 300 brethren; first come, first served. Brethren must bring their dues cards and a ticket.

Cost is $25 per person to benefit the Masonic Children’s Home.

To purchase your ticket, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check made payable to “Ephrata Lodge No. 665” to District Deputy Grand Master for District 1, Larry A. Derr, 715 Terrace Avenue, Mount Joy, PA 17552. For more information, contact Bro. Derr at 717-653-1246 or luke715@comcast.net.

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HELP FOR OUR HEROES

Help for Our Heroes continues to support our military heroes in both traditional and new ways.

The program recently provided 300 calling cards upon request to members of the 193rd Special Operations Wing out of Harrisburg for their deployment.

A Grand Lodge-March of Dimessponsored military baby shower held on June 8 honored 24 mothers-to-be at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. At each of the eight showers held in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,

there has been one mother expecting twins – Col. and Bro. Harris Brooks, Brotherhood Lodge No. 126, Philadelphia, who heads up the program, jokes that he has learned from experience to have an extra set of gifts ready!

The Marine Air Group previously attached to the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, in Pennsylvania, was reassigned to Joint Base McGuire, in New Jersey.

Learning that two of their mothers-to-be were nearing their delivery dates and their husbands were deploying, Col. and Bro.

Brooks hurried to assemble a special baby shower, at the Marine Air Group’s location, for the two moms just two weeks before their husbands were deployed.

In addition to the baby showers, Help for Our Heroes has been creative in providing for the unique needs of our military families.

Recognizing how stressful it can be serving as a single parent while one’s spouse is serving overseas, the Grand Lodge is sponsoring free day care for spouses of deployed military who have children. On four separate Saturdays over the next four months, eligible military families living at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with children from six weeks to 12 years of age will be able to leave their children in the capable hands of child care workers at The Goddard School while they enjoy some much-needed respite, run some errands or catch up on housework.

In some situations, the program has been working with the PA Air and Army National Guard Family Assistance staff to address unique needs and situations.

For example, while a single mother was deployed with the Army, her boiler broke.

Her two children were staying with their grandparents, and the responsibility fell to the grandmother to get the boiler fixed.

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The National Guard unit had raised some money to help the grandmother cover the estimated $5,000 cost, but was short, and asked Grand Lodge to cover the rest under Help for Our Heroes. Bro. Tom Long, Brotherhood Lodge No. 126, Philadelphia, shared the need with District Deputy Grand Masters, who passed it along to their lodges. Bro. Mark Todero, Pine Grove Lodge No. 409, put the call out for help to his lodge brethren. Bro. Emil Rarick arranged to have the boiler installed at cost – only $3,000 – which was more than $2,000 less than previously quoted. Bro. Joe Hoy, Swatara Lodge No. 267, Tremont, completed the installation and plumbing work, and Bro. Robert Myers, Jr., Perry Lodge No. 458, Marysville, did the electrical work at no cost to the family.

After all was said and done, these brethren were able to return $1,200 to the National Guard unit, which they now can use toward another emergency, if needed. The work was all done without the soldier knowing; it will be a surprise for her when she returns home from service.

Recently, Col. and Bro. Brooks was asked to speak at the Abington, Pa., Veterans Day celebration and memorial dedication on behalf of R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith. This is further proof that Help for Our Heroes has gained Pennsylvania Freemasonry significant recognition for its members’ generous contributions.

How YOU Can Provide Help for Our Heroes We continue to assist our military families in as many ways as possible while using the generous funds you provide in the most useful and effective ways. The needs of these families are varied and continuous, so please continue to reach into your hearts to support them as they sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. There are many ways in which you can provide Help for Our Heroes: • Donate through your lodge to support the program, helping to financially cover the cost of military baby showers and newborn education for parents-to-be.

• If you are a licensed contractor, donate your time and services to the household emergency program and assist spouses of deployed Pennsylvania soldiers by contacting Col. and Bro. Brooks at harris.brooks2@verizon.net.

• Volunteer to be a mentor for the veterans court in Pennsylvania by contacting Bro. Thomas Long at 215-520-8826. (l-r) Col. and Bro. Harris Brooks, Brotherhood Lodge No. 126, Philadelphia; Col. Charles Coursey, Vice Commander of McGuire – Dix – Lakehurst Joint Base; and Col. and Bro. Jon Spare, Vice Wing Commander at 514th AW, McGuire A.F.B, Brotherhood Lodge No. 126.

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Rededicating the Friend to Friend Memorial ... Bringing History Alive On the evening of May 26, the day before Memorial Day, several hundred Masons gathered for a steak fry in an outdoor park in Gettysburg in anticipation of the rededication of the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial and participation in the annual Gettysburg Parade.

What came next, however, was a powerful surprise that only a handful of brethren knew was coming: a re-enactment of the battle scene of Pickett’s Charge.

R.W. Grand Secretary Mark A. Haines announced the firing of an infantry cannon, and 12 Union soldiers marched into the camp.

Meanwhile, Confederate soldiers could be seen marching down the walkway from the opposite direction. Fighting erupted. Confederate Brig.

Gen. Bro. Lewis A. Armistead (played by Bro. George H. Hindson, P.M., Arbutus Lodge No. 611, Freeland), placed his hat on the tip of his sword, and raised it as a signal to charge. He was subsequently “shot,” placed on a stretcher and brought in between two trees under the pavilion. Capt. Bro. Henry Bingham (played by Bro. William Swinehart, P.D.D.G.M.-District 46, Herndon Lodge No. 702) came to his aid.

The actors recreated the dialogue based on Capt. Bingham’s written report of what was said between the two brethren 150 years ago.

Afterward, Gen. Robert E. Lee, played by long-term Civil War renenactor Dr. Phil Carpenter, P.M., Grand Lodge of Maryland, delivered a message on the Battle of Gettysburg to those assembled.

At 11 a.m. on Memorial Day, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania rededicated the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial with approximately 600

people in attendance. The event began as District Deputy Grand Masters marched in and around the memorial walkway, each carrying a period flag from one of the 29 states that participated in the Civil War. After R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith rededicated the monument, R.W. Past Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr., who originally dedicated the monument in 1993, gave remarks.

Following a rendition of “Taps,” Grand Lodge officers conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of the statue. At the conclusion, Brothers Capt. Bingham and Gen. Armistead shook hands in front of the memorial.

That afternoon, hundreds of brethren participated in the 146th Annual Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade, including many of the re-enactors, along with many appendant bodies and Masonic Youth Groups. One of the oldest continuing ceremonies in the country, the parade’s Grand Marshal this year was Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. The Pennsylvania Masonic family, with its floats and participants, doubled the size of the parade, and when the Grand Lodge float came by, the applause from the crowd was incredible!

At a banquet that evening, the guest speaker was Abraham Lincoln, played by James Getty, renowned Lincoln impersonator in Gettysburg.

R.W. Grand Treasurer Jeffrey W. Coy announced a special presentation to R.W. Grand Master Smith: an 1863-period American flag that was folded and handed to him in military fashion.

The celebration concluded with the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” sung by Grand Lodge Soloist Bro. Raymond E. Foose, Newtown Lodge No. 427, Woodside.

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The Grand Lodge wishes to thank the Friend to Friend Committee, the re-enactors and the production staff from the Valley of Harrisburg for all their coordination and hard work to make the weekend successful. Committee members included the following brethren: • Larry Buzzard, Director of Ritualistic Work, Howell Lodge No. 405, Honey Brook • Bob Candler, Baltimore Mason and re-enactor • Darren Catts, Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336, Gettysburg • G. Scott Fair, Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, York, D.D.G.M., District 42 • William M. Kratzenburg, P.D.D.G.M., Plum Creek-Monroeville Lodge No. 799, Pittsburgh, and Deputy Chief Aide to the Grand Master • Tom Labagh, Director of Work, Valley of Harrisburg, Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown • Howard T. Silbaugh, Washington Lodge No. 164, Chief Aide to the Grand Master • Teddy Sizemore, P.D.D.G.M., Friendship Lodge No. 663, Fawn Grove • Jeffrey M. Wonderling, P.D.D.G.M., King Solomon’s Lodge No. 346, Connellsville

What Happened at Pickett’s Charge

On July 1, 1863, with a recent victory in Virginia boosting their confidence, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and his troops marched into Gettysburg. Aiming to destroy the Army of the Potomac led by Union Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, Gen. Lee broke through weakly-formed Union lines, forcing them from the town to nearby hillsides. On the following day, both sides welcomed reinforcements and battled at

sites including Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, Devil’s Den and the Peach Orchard.

The Union lines experienced significant losses, but did not retreat, even after full-blown assaults on Culp’s and Cemetery Hills. Failing to break through, Gen. Lee aimed to hit the Union at its core the next day.

On July 3, between 2 and 2:30 p.m., Confederate Maj. Gen. George Pickett’s division, along with those of Brig. Gen. J. Johnston Pettigrew and Maj. Gen. Isaac R. Trimble, launched a massive artillery bombardment on Cemetery Ridge intended to stun the Union troops. In what would become known as Pickett’s Charge, 12,500 Confederate soldiers marched toward open fields, where they found themselves under heavy Union fire. A low stone wall shielded much of the Union’s lines, which had been broken up into many small units. They felt little impact from the bombardment while laying a heavy attack on the Confederacy. A rear attack by Confederate troops also was thwarted.

On July 4, Gen. Lee withdrew to Virginia with a 14-mile stretch of wounded soldiers behind him. He had lost 28,000 of his 75,000 soldiers. Union troops lost more than 22,000.

Equally tragic as the physical loss was the psychological impact the battle had on Confederate troops. The Confederacy would eventually collapse, ending the American Civil War. References 1. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gettysburg/maps/ pickettscharge.html 2. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pickettleads-his-infamous-charge-at-gettysburg 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickett%27s_Charge

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The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania’s Masonic Education portal (www.pamasons.net) continues to expand. We are adding a course on Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite to our growing library of educational materials.

To log in, you’ll need to register with the Grand Lodge Member Services portal (www2.pagrandlodge.org/services). Once you’ve completed that registration, the same user name and password will provide you access to the Education portal.

As our catalog expands, remember to click the button marked “All Courses” found under the “My Courses” section on the main page. Enroll in any course that you are interested in taking. These courses have been made available in order to teach our members about the fraternity. Your participation strengthens the organization as a whole.

Our current courses are:

• Masonic History • Masonic Law • Mentor Program • Concordant and Appendant Masonic Bodies • Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation • Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (coming soon)

“Learning Ritual: An Easy Process” by Andrew Skidmore Reviewed by Cathy Giaimo, Assistant Librarian, The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania

As any Mason knows, ritual is a very important part of what Freemasonry is. Through the characters and stories, the meaning of Freemasonry comes alive. Learning the ritual and gaining the ability to pass it along to new members keeps the fraternity dynamic and alive. It is no easy task. This little book, “Learning Ritual: An Easy Process” by English Freemason Andrew Skidmore, is full of helpful ideas and encouragement for those who hesitate.

Bro. Skidmore knows all too well that each Mason comes with different abilities and talents. He emphasizes that one does not need the dramatic ability of Laurence Olivier or Noel Coward, but the confidence of delivery that comes with practice and understanding of one’s ritual lines. Likewise, each person has a different style of learning, and it is important to figure out if you are a “Visual, Verbal, Tactile, Aural or Kinesthetic” learner or some combination thereof. Once

you have figured out your learning style, Bro. Skidmore goes on to suggest ways to learn and understand the ritual so it becomes meaningful to you and your fellow lodge members, both as participants and observers. It is important to learn and memorize in small pieces first, and then expand to larger parts. Once you have those down, then it is on to speaking your lines out loud and adding a bit of drama to your part. Above all, it is important to practice, practice, practice!

While encouraging all members of the fraternity to become more involved in learning the rituals, Bro. Skidmore does not neglect those members with a disability, whether it be visual, hearing or learning. They, too, can play an active role in the ritual with assistance as needed. Each person’s limitations are unique, but there are some helpful suggestions on how to assist them. When in doubt, remember to just ask.

If you would like to borrow this book or any book in the Circulating Library, please

contact the Library at 800-462-0430, ext.

1933, or visit The Masonic Library & Museum online catalog at www.pagrandlodge.org.

Ohio-Pennsylvania Unity Night

When: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

Where: Youngstown Masonic Building, 223 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 45501.

Program: Opening of a Lodge of Master Masons, followed by introductions of Ohio District Education Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters and Ohio Grand Lodge Officers. Then, Grand Master James F. Easterling, Jr., will receive the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Officers and R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith. The two Grand Masters will make an exchange of remarks, and an Ohio Past Grand Master will give a brief keynote.

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Academy of Masonic Knowledge

The 2013 fall session of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Deike Auditorium of the Freemasons Cultural Center on the campus of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. A lunch (voluntary contribution) will be served at noon, and the program will be completed by 3 p.m.

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Union.” Bro. John has been a regular writer on topics of current interest relating to the role of Freemasonry in society. In 1998, he became

the founding Senior Warden of Internet Lodge No. 9659, UGLE. His research has focused on the decline of Masonic membership across the English-speaking world and has been published in “AQC” and “Heredom.”

• Bro. Arturo DeHoyos, P.M., speaking on the topic of Masonic ritual. Bro. Arturo is the Grand Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, 33°, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. A member of the Executive Staff of the House of the Temple and the Grand Archivist of the Grand College of Rites of the U.S.A., he is America’s foremost authority on the history and rituals of the Scottish Rite, as well as an author, editor and translator of many books and articles on Freemasonry.

The great objective in Freemasonry

is to gain useful knowledge, and the Academy provides a great opportunity for brethren to learn and to understand more about the significance of the Craft. Plan to attend and bring a brother or two along with you.

Pre-registration is required to ensure an adequate lunch count. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance to AMKSecretary@pagrandlodge. org. If you do not have access to email, please make your reservation through your Lodge Secretary.

Recognizing that a cost is incurred with your reservation, please cancel if you find you cannot attend after having registered.

Grand Lodge Donates to Shriners Hospitals for Children® -Philadelphia The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania made a generous donation toward medical technology and equipment to help physicians and staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Philadelphia to more efficiently diagnose and treat children with orthopedic conditions.

In November 2012, Col. and Bro. Harris Brooks, a hospital board member and the liaison for the Grand Lodge’s Help for Our Heroes program, arranged a meeting with members of the Shriners Hospitals’ board; Ms. Terry Diamond, Director of Development; and R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith. Ms. Diamond discussed two items that the hospital wished to acquire to help children in its care.

The first item is a movement monitoring system which would allow professional staff to measure the leg motion of children with cerebral palsy as they walk all day at home.

The hospital’s current system can monitor walking in a controlled laboratory, but not while a patient is in his or her daily living environment. With the new system, a patient can wear a small, unobtrusive monitor that includes sensors that precisely measure and record rotational rate, acceleration, strength and temperature. With the ability to monitor children’s detailed leg motion at home before and after intervention, physicians can map

out the best course of treatment: therapy, bracing or surgery.

The second item is a mist ultrasound healing therapy system that nurses and physical therapists will use to help heal wounds. The device provides painless, non-contact, low frequency sound waves through a saline mist into the bed. These gentle sound waves stimulate cells, reduce inflammation and bacteria and increase blood flow to heal wounds. The hospital had been leasing the equipment, but having its own is more cost effective as most patients require treatment multiple times per week.

The hospital is extremely grateful for Pennsylvania Masons’ support of its mission.

“Thank you for your dedication to Masons and Shriners and especially, our children,” Ms. Diamond wrote to Grand Master Smith. “We appreciate your assistance with building our future – our children who we see becoming more independent and thriving each day, thanks to our supporters.”

Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Philadelphia is a 59-bed pediatric orthopedic hospital, research and teaching center providing comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children with orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries

and other spine conditions. Even in these challenging financial times, the Shriners Hospitals remain true to their core mission: “A family will never be turned away if their child has an orthopedic or spinal cord injury that we can help.”

(l-r) Bro. Danny Hinds, Superintendent of the Masonic Temple/Aide to the Grand Master, St. John’s Lodge No. 115, Philadelphia; R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith; Frank Mayo, Chairman of the Board, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Crescent Shriners and Philadelphia-Potter Lodge No. 72, Philadelphia; Col. and Bro. Harris Brooks, Brotherhood Lodge No. 126, Philadelphia; and Michael D. McKee, Special Assistant to the Grand Master, Jerusalem Lodge No. 506, Philadelphia.

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1. On March 27, St. James Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Shamokin, honored three of its members who are serving as Grand Officers for the York Rite Bodies: Brothers Most Puissant Companion F. Dean Lewis, Freedom Lodge No. 328, Thompson, Most Puissant Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of PA; Most Excellent Companion Charles L. Klingaman, Tamaqua Lodge No. 238, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of PA; and Sir Knight Wilmer E. Hall, Watsontown Lodge No. 401, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of PA. 2. On April 23, Bro. Christopher C. Ott, W.M., Emmaus Lodge No. 792, received the Grand Master’s Award. In addition to Brothers Ott and David M. Howells, D.D.G.M. for District 10, the following brethren from Emmaus Lodge No. 792 are pictured: Dennis L. Robinson, P.M., Grand Lodge Education Chairman; Jacob Brown, S.W.; James Pepe, J.W.; Donald Kaufman, Secretary; John Burianek, Jr., Treasurer; and all Appointed Officers and Emmaus Lodge members.

3. On June 11, Bro. Kevin J. Sciullo, Ellwood Lodge No. 599, was presented the Master Builders Award by Bros. Allen B. Housholder, P.M., and Michael Patterson, P.M., Masonic Education Co-Chairs for the 26th Masonic District. Bro. Wayne D. Frankenstein, P.M., District Deputy Grand Master, congratulated Bro. Sciullo for being the first newly-raised Master Mason in the 26th District to achieve this distinction.

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(l-r): Brothers Wayne D. Frankenstein, P.M., D.D.G.M. for District 26; Michael Patterson, P.M., Harmony Lodge No. 429, Zelienople; Kevin J. Sciullo, Ellwood Lodge No. 599; Allen B. Housholder, P.M., Harmony Lodge No. 429; and Ross Conrad, W.M., Ellwood Lodge No. 599.

4. On May 1, both familial and Masonic brothers Leroy A. Marti, P.M., and David P. Marti, P.M., Joseph Warren Lodge No. 726, Youngsville, were presented with Proficiency Awards at their lodge by Bro. John Hawk, District Deputy Grand Master for District 33.

5. Cromwell Lodge No. 572, Orbisonia, celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a banquet on April 13.

Attending the celebration were 143 brethren and guests. Front row, l-r: Brothers Robert C. Snyder II, D.D.G.M. for District 34; S. Eugene Herritt, R.W.J.G.W.; Robert J. Bateman, R.W.D.G.M.; Jay W. Smith, R.W.G.M.; Raymond T. Dietz, R.W.S.G.W.; Mark A. Haines, R.W.G.S.; and Bro. Gary L. Frehn, II, W.M., Cromwell Lodge No 572. Back row, l-r: Brothers Richard D. Doyle, P.M., Tyler; Mark A. Smith, P.M., Trustee, Acting Chaplain; Jonathan R. Shapiro, Junior Master of Ceremonies; Richard P. Newman, Pursuivant; Cory C. Frehn, Junior Deacon; Shawn A. Vaughn, P.M., Senior Warden; Matthew R. Varner, Junior Warden; J. Franklin Hollingshead, Senior Master of Ceremonies; Edward C. Goshorn, P.M., Secretary; George H. Viener, Senior Deacon; and Robert C. Rotz, P.M., Treasurer.

6. On March 13, Bro. Charles Y. Musselman, Jr., Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, received his 70-year Masonic Service Emblem. Bro. Musselman is 92 years young and still plays golf, bowls and walks for exercise. (l-r): Brothers Noel Wenrich, W.M.; Charles Y. Musselman, Jr.; and Larry A. Derr, District Deputy Grand Master for District 1.

7. On March 4, 1963, Lodge No. 62, West Reading, held its First Stated Meeting in the Masonic Center Foundation. That evening, David Junior Baker was introduced and received the First Degree in Freemasonry conferred by Bro. Jay B. Coleman. On March 4, 2013, Lodge No. 62 commemorated its 50th Anniversary and Bro. Baker’s 50th Anniversary in the Masonic Center. Present were Brothers David J. Baker; Jay B. Coleman, P.M., Treasurer; and Kerry A. Koch, P. M., W.M., pictured in the center of the photograph.

8. On March 16, the officers and members of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300, Huntingdon, presented Bro. Gerald C. Bange with a 60-Year Masonic Service Emblem. Thirty of Bro. Bange’s family and friends also gathered from across the country to celebrate his 100th birthday, which was two days prior. Front row, l-r: Brothers Charles L. States, P.M., Chaplain; Gerald C. Bange; and L. Richard Lightner, P.M., W.M. Standing, l-r: Brothers Newton C. Taylor, P.M.; Robert C. Snyder II, D.D.G.M. for District 34; James A. Ardrey, P.M.; Richard S. Irvin, P.M., S.W.; Jobe M. Glenny, J.W.; Arthur D. McDaniel, P.M.; and Stephen C. Fisher.

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Random Acts of Kindness & Community Service A random act of kindness or community service may elicit a smile or a thank you. It may result in a new friend or a returned favor.

When an act or service is performed anonymously, the return may be intangible, but it is no less significant. Making time for service to individuals and the community is a pillar of Freemasonry, and not because of the recognition it brings in, but because of the positive message it sends. Visit http://www.pagrandlodge.org/rak/index.html to enter your random acts of kindness on the registry.

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Kindness on the Road Bro. John H. Friend, P.M., Laurel Lodge No. 651, Uniontown, his wife, Diane, and their cat and dog hopped in the car and headed to Florida in early March. They reached Jonesville, N.C., where they checked into a hotel. The next morning, Bro. Friend awoke feeling dizzy and weak. They decided to return home and made it to Bluefield, W.V., where Bro. Friend realized he needed to go to the hospital. He was immediately admitted.

Bro. Friend knew his wife was very anxious about his health and their pets outside in the car in 10-degree weather, so he called a friend, Bro. Greg Wilson, P.M., Valley Lodge No. 459, Masontown.

“When [Bro. Wilson] heard what happened, he didn’t hesitate,” Bro. Friend said. “He simply said, ‘We’re on our way.’ By 9 p.m., he and Wilma were standing at the foot of my bed. They traveled over 300 miles through a snow storm.”

The Wilsons spent Saturday night with Diane, and on Sunday, they drove the Friends’ trailer and their pets back home where a neighbor would care for them. Bro. Friend was discharged late Monday, and he and his wife returned home Tuesday. To the Friends’ surprise, Bro. Wilson and his wife soon arrived

at their home with a homemade meal.

“I want to express our gratitude to Greg and Wilma for coming to our rescue at one of the worst times of our lives,” Bro. Friend said. “Their thoughtfulness, kindness and charitable hospitality toward their friends and their fellow man during his time of need are examples of Freemasonry at its finest.”

His oldest son, Bro. William McCoy, joined Victory Lodge, and he soon followed. He serves as Pursuivant, and his son is the Junior Master of Ceremonies. His other son is deployed to Germany. Victory Lodge sent him a petition and will apply for a Dispensation so when he’s home on leave this December, he can receive his three degrees in a one-day event.

Technical Assistance Bro. William McCoy, Jr., Victory Lodge No. 694, Butler, has formal training in computer management and computer forensics, and has owned his own business, Digital Technologies, LLC, since 1993. His company provides free computer repair services to local fire and police departments, churches and deployed or deploying military service members. Since being raised as a Mason in 2012, he extended this courtesy to senior citizens who may be facing economic hardships.

“I couldn’t begin to count the number of people our organization has helped – hundreds, I suppose,” Bro. McCoy said. “When people ask why or otherwise express their shock, I simply state, ‘It’s what Masons do.’”

Bro. McCoy encountered several Masons while head of security for Allegheny Ludlum Steel. When he began his own business, he encountered more and began asking questions.

Servants: Home Helps Ministry Bro. Maynard Parlett, Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown, volunteers six to eight hours a week with Servants Home Helps, which has helped almost 500 families to date in York County.

After Tropical Storm Lee caused flooding in 2012, Bro. Parlett helped clean and sanitize more than 75 basements, refurbishing many of them. The organization also aids elderly, disabled and single parent homeowners with minor plumbing, electrical work, painting, ramp installation, home modifications, property maintenance and many other services for no charge. If the volunteers find a homeowner just needs someone to talk with, they put aside their tools, sit down and listen.

“It’s a labor of love,” Bro. Maynard said.

“I work with a tremendous group of people.

Often, we get more blessing out of it than the homeowners.”

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Lodge Community Service Initiatives Community Comes Together to Help Homeless On Nov. 18, 2012, for the second year, Friendship-Williams Lodge No. 400, along with brethren from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, students from Arcadia College and a youth group from Skippack, Pa., distributed food and new or gently used clothing to 220 homeless people in Philadelphia’s Love Park.

Brethren collected and supplied clothing and most of the food, which included sandwiches, hot soup, hot coffee and hot chocolate, bottled water, fruit cups, etc. Bro. Kevin Evans, caterer of the Cottage Green, provided most of the hot food. Bro. Jason Saylor sponsored the youth group, and Bro. Cruz Rivera, Star in the East Lodge No. 55, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, sponsored the students from Arcadia College.

Bro. Jeffery Templeton, P.M., and his wife, Adrian, and family organized the project.

S.P.E.A.K. for Kids Bro. Jeffery Templeton, P.M., FriendshipWilliams Lodge No. 400, and his wife, Adrian, saw the crime rate rapidly rising among pre-teens and young adults in their Philadelphia neighborhoods and decided to do something about it. With help from a few neighbors, Masons from Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Bro. and Mrs. Templeton started an organization called Staying Positive Equals Amazing Kids, or S.P.E.A.K., in 2008.

Other volunteers from Friendship-Williams Lodge include Bros. Jerry Jay, David Jay, Bill Hower, Kevin Evans, Jason Saylor, Charles Holloway, Mark Cohen, Paul Curtain and John Feldman.

S.P.E.A.K. outreach programs instill in youth accountability for their actions and determination not to bend to destructive peer pressure. It encourages them to think

for themselves, do what is right, say no to drugs and learn what drugs can do to their health. Members of S.P.E.A.K. visit schools and Boys and Girls Clubs to demonstrate good food choices and practices, how to look for a job and what to wear and how to act at an interview. These programs are a continuing service benefitting everyone in the community.

drives six times a year in Greensburg, where their homemade “specialty of the house” cheese soup has been satisfying the appetites of hungry donors for several years.

“The staff from the blood bank actually fight over who gets to work at blood drives held at the Greensburg Masonic Center,” Bro. Timothy L. Shumar, District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District, said.

“The soup is THAT good! Thank you, Bro. Dick, for all that you do for us!”

Blood Drives Reach a Milestone Since March 2011, blood drives in the 30th Masonic District have yielded almost 1,200 units of blood, potentially saving the lives of 3,600 patients in western Pennsylvania.

Masons representing all lodges in the 30th Masonic District, as well as visiting Masons from outside districts, have contributed to this feat. Also attending and donating are families and members of the general public who have made the two Masonic Centers in the district their preferred donation locations.

On a recent Saturday, the brethren of the Pleasant Valley Masonic Center hosted a 45-unit blood drive, surpassing a 30-unit goal. Just a few weeks later, the Greensburg Masonic Center pulled in 25 units of blood, achieving its goal. Both of these drives were run by several Masons who set aside a few hours of their time each month to help their communities by “paying it forward.”

At the blood drive on March 7 at the Greensburg Masonic Center, Central Blood Bank and the Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Club honored Bro. Dick McAlpine, P.M., Philanthropy Lodge No. 225, for making his 100th lifetime donation. Bro. McAlpine was presented with a certificate of recognition from the blood bank and a celebratory sheet cake from the Blood and Organ Donor Club in commemoration of his selfless feat.

For more than 50 years, Bro. McAlpine has made it a point to roll up his sleeve and donate blood whenever he could. In addition to keeping a steady donation schedule, Bro. McAlpine and his wife, Loretta, host blood

Bros. Joe Negri and Dick McAlpine, Philanthropy Lodge No. 225; Bro. Timothy L. Shumar, District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District; Bro. Dean Williams, Shidle Lodge No. 601; and Bro. Jim Roberts, Westmoreland Lodge No. 518.

Donations Beget Donations For the third year in a row, the 1st Masonic District donated $2,500 to the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster. Money was raised through two blood drives held during 2012, and a check was presented on March 13, 2013.

Through the Masonic Blood Donor Club, districts or lodges that host blood drives receive $10 for each pint of blood donated to go toward a Masonic Charity, named and approved ahead of time. “We have chosen the Children’s Dyslexia Center because their funding keeps getting reduced from Lexington, where their main financial support comes from,” Bro. Larry A. Derr, District Deputy Grand Master of the 1st Masonic District, said.

Bro. Larry A. Derr, District Deputy Grand Master of the 1st Masonic District, presents a check to Heather Layman, director, Children’s Dyslexia Center of Lancaster.

16 LODGE AND DISTRICT Helping a Brother’s Widow Mrs. Jennifer Gardner, widow of Bro. Mark Gardner, Somerset Lodge No. 358, was awarded a $5,000 bequest from the Samuel B. Davis Bequest Fund by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Bro. Gardner passed away on July 5, 2011. Members of the lodge presented Mrs. Gardner and her family with the funds on March 19. Bro. Gardner’s parents, Bro. Donald and Joy Gardner, and his children, Sarah and Ryan, were also in attendance.

Front row (l-r): Jennifer, Sarah and Ryan Gardner. Back row (l-r): Bro. James Holiday, P.M., Treasurer; Mrs. Joy Gardner; Bro. Donald Gardner; Bro. Leonard Warchola, W.M.; Bro. William J. Huston, District Deputy Grand Master of the 41st Masonic District; Bro. Carl Purbaugh, J.W.; Bro. David Sherman, S.W.; and Bro. David Krentz, P.M., Secretary.

An Evening of Service For their annual Evening of Service, 14 members of Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia, catered and served dinner to 110 family members staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. They chose the Ronald McDonald House because many brethren from Lodge No. 2 have a relationship with the facility. Bro. Mark DeMatteis is a member of the Board of Governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children®–Philadelphia, which uses the Ronald McDonald House for its patients and their families.

Past Evening of Service events have included “A Toast to Reading” to raise money for the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Philadelphia, along with many charitable events in Masonic District D. On June 29, Lodge No. 2 brethren and family members participated and volunteered at Philabundance, distributing food to neighbors.

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MayFest Turns into CHIP Fest Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300, Huntingdon, held a CHIP event on Saturday, April 27, as part of the town’s annual MayFest.

Members processed 173 youth, and had a blast doing it.

MayFest is a street festival which closes off downtown Huntingdon so vendors can set up booths selling crafts, jewelry and food.

There is also live entertainment at different locations along the street.

Brethren used the Huntingdon Borough Municipal Building for finger printing and photos/videos, thanks to arrangements made by the Huntingdon Borough Police Department.

The registration team (seated, l-r): Bros. Richard S. Irvin, P.M., and L. Richard Lightner, P.M., W.M. Standing, l-r: Bros. Ronald R. “Butch” Griffith; Charles L. States, P.M.; Jamie L. Hoffmaster, Chaplain; and Jeffrey C. Glenny.

Helping High School Seniors Succeed On May 20, Sunset Lodge No. 623, Washington, presented four local high school seniors with $500 scholarship awards at its Stated Meeting. This is the 22nd annual presentation of these awards to deserving seniors who are continuing their education.

The lodge also presents 36 $25 awards to local elementary and middle school students for scholastic achievements during the year.

Shown with lodge officers are scholarship recipients (l-r): Chelsea Howard, Washington High School; Briann Moye, Washington High School; Jacie Goudy, Trinity High School; and Betsy Stowinsky, Rainbow/Bentworth High School.

Tornado Relief On May 20, a vicious F-5 tornado struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City, leaving a devastating path of destruction in its wake.

Upon seeing the damage in Moore, Okla., Bro. John Reinhardt, Chaplain, Doylestown Lodge No. 245, set out the next day to contact Moore Masonic Lodge No. 539 and determine what help Pennsylvania Masons could provide.

Armed with updated information about some of the brothers’ status, he saw the need for “Brothers Helping Brothers,” and suggested collecting money to help.

Brethren attending an extra meeting the following day were given the opportunity to donate to the cause. Bro. Reinhardt also created a display to solicit contributions during the lodge’s Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast.

Through Bro. Reinhardt’s efforts, Doylestown Lodge has received $317 to donate to their brothers in Oklahoma.

“John is not one to sit back when people are in need,” Bro. Carl Swope, District Deputy Grand Master of the 8th Masonic District, said. “He is the first one to get out there and organize a relief effort, whatever the need may be. He truly exemplifies the principles taught by our fraternity.”

Bro. John Reinhardt

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Helping Police and Their 4-Legged Friends Bethlehem Lodge No. 283 On April 2, brethren from Bethlehem Lodge No. 283 presented a check for $500 to the City of Bethlehem’s Mounted Police Unit toward the care of their three horses: Pharaoh, George and Raven.

The City of Bethlehem reintroduced the Mounted Police Unit to historic downtown in 2009 and welcomes donations, contributions and voluntary assistance to help offset budgetary costs. Bethlehem Lodge No. 283 is proud to help support this special police presence in their community.

will perform patrol and narcotics functions.

The lodge decided to support the Scranton Police canine unit, which is completely selffunded, after a member read an article in the newspaper requesting assistance to purchase a dog. A few members of the unit are Masons, and after learning more about the fraternity, other officers, including the police chief, have petitioned to become members.

Bros. Charles W. Price, P.M.; Larry R. Shafer, J.W.; Jerry J. Batcha, S.W.; Mark F. Traupman, W.M.; Officer Timothy Brooks with George; and Officer Jon Buskirk with Pharaoh Peter Williamson Lodge No. 323 Representatives of Peter Williamson Lodge No. 323, Scranton, presented Scranton Police Department Patrolman Mike Marino and acting Police Chief Carl Graziano with a ceremonial check for $7,600 toward the purchase of a new police dog. In honor of the lodge’s donation, Patrolman Marino, who will be the dog’s handler, named him Mason. Mason

K-9 Mason and his handler, Patrolman Mike Marino, accept a check from members of Peter Williamson Lodge at Mason’s public debut in the Scranton Cultural Center.

Memorial Day Parade On May 25, Masonic District 1 participated in the annual Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade. Brethren carried banners and flags, and R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith followed on his float. A second float carried R.W. Deputy Grand Master Robert J. Bateman, as well as representatives from the Valleys of Reading and Harrisburg and other participants. Next came District Deputy Grand Master Larry A. Derr, Principal of the School of Instruction Bro. Raymond Greiner and all the officers of the lodges in the 1st Masonic District. Three brethren on motorcycles concluded the Masonic procession.

Masons Impress in Bicentennial Parade The four Columbia County lodges: Washington Lodge No. 265, Bloomsburg; Elysburg Lodge No. 349; Oriental Lodge No. 460, Orangeville; and Knapp Lodge No. 462, Berwick; celebrated their county’s bicentennial together.

During the parade, each lodge carried its own banner behind two Grand Lodge floats, making an impressive appearance.

For nine hours on March 23, the four lodges staffed a booth at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds along with other historical groups and civic organizations. Each lodge provided a display case full of historical items, including the original square and compasses from Rising Sun Lodge No. 100 from 1804 (before Columbia County existed). The brethren talked to potential new members, renewed interest in less involved Masons and received positive feedback about their participation.

Photo Credit: Bro. Tom Adams, Knapp Lodge No. 462, Berwick

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Masonic Children’s Home Celebrates

Phillies Baseball Game Despite a widening run gap in favor of the visiting team, Citizen’s Bank Park roared with a chant started by 28 small voices … “Let’s go, Phillies! Let’s go!”

In celebration of the Masonic Children’s Home’s 100th anniversary, 28 youth and nine staff joined donors and fraternal leadership at a Phillies baseball game on Sunday, May 5. They enjoyed royal treatment in a stadium suite, which offered a great view of the game and unlimited festive food.

The children’s excitement only grew when the Phillie Phanatic made a surprise appearance in the suite. The Phillies trivia game from the bus ride (with chocolate baseballs and temporary Phillies tattoos as prizes) paid off as one girl proudly boasted that the Phanatic weighs 300 pounds! The kids went crazy with laughter as the Phanatic sucked up popcorn and shot it out of his oversized nose like buttery confetti.

Several seats directly behind home plate were also provided, and R.W. Junior Grand Warden Gene Herritt took the children down, in turns, to watch the game from the prime

vantage point and to check out the dugout.

The digital screen even wished the Masonic Children’s Home a Happy 100th Anniversary for the entire stadium to see!

The children also enjoyed the company of R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith; R.W. Senior Grand Warden Raymond Dietz; Bro. Tom Toscani, Masonic Villages board member and children’s home liaison; Bro. Bill Kingsbury, D.D.G.M. at Large and Masonic Villages’ general counsel; and retired Phillies pitcher Bro. Larry Christenson, Thomson Lodge No. 340, Paoli.

Tickets were generously provided by supporters of the children’s home.

Annual Youth Appreciation Day The celebration of the 100th anniversary continued at the 90th Annual Youth Appreciation Day on May 24, which featured all of the favorite yearly activities and more.

In the morning, the Masonic Children’s Home and Office of Gift Planning joined together to dedicate the Centennial Society Garden, which flows seamlessly from the Donor Recognition Garden and curves around the original garden’s

iconic Meneely Bell. During the dedication, Grand Chaplain Rev. A. Preston Van Deursen, director of pastoral care at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown and Masonic Children’s Home alumnus, offered a prayer of thanksgiving and dedication before the Masonic Children’s Home’s three seniors – Cole, Michael and Thea – were introduced to take their part in the program.

The new garden recognizes all members of the Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society with their names engraved in the brick walkway.

The three seniors read the charter members’ names to recognize and show appreciation for the role the donors play in their upbringing and future endeavors.

“Because of you, 40 young people are safe in a place they can call home, being cared for by people who are responsible and supportive, and who love them. They have hope and fulfilling futures because people like you truly care about them and believe in them,” Grand Master Smith said.

To conclude the dedication, the seniors and Grand Master Smith unveiled a beautiful sculpture resting on the edge of the garden. It depicts three children dancing as a symbol of how donors have given new life to generations of youth through the Masonic Children’s Home.

As in past years, the awards program in the Brossman Ballroom began with musical performances, the Pledge of Allegiance and the “Star Spangled Banner,” all led by the children.

Awards recognized youth for everything from scholarship and vocation to creativity and athleticism, and Grand Master Smith had the pleasure of announcing that the youth would vacation in Disney World this June to commemorate the centennial year with an experience the children will remember for a

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100 Years with Sports, Honors and Donors

lifetime.

To complete the program, guests saw a beautiful video of the three seniors’ years at the children’s home and heard from Cole, Michael and Thea.

Inspired by his love of sports and listening to Indiana University basketball games on the radio, Cole will pursue a mass communications degree at Bloomsburg University. He hopes to work in sports broadcasting or host his own sports’ talk radio show. In his spare time, he dreams of writing and publishing a book. Cole has been sponsored by Stichter Lodge No. 254, Pottstown, since he moved to the children’s home in fourth grade. His advice to his friends at the end of his speech is evidence of the man he has become: “Don’t ever give up on your dreams and aspirations. If you work hard and believe, good things will come of it.”

Since being sponsored by Perseverance Lodge No. 21, Harrisburg, and moving to the children’s home, Michael said: “I’ve had the chance to meet interesting and helpful people.

The memories I’ve had here during my past four years have been crazy and really good ones.” He plans to build on his natural knack for computers by pursuing an associate degree in informational technology and networking/ security at Central Penn College.

Inspired by her youngest brother, who has a stutter, Thea will pursue speech pathology and audiology at Bloomsburg University. “My little brother is someone I care for very much, and it made sense for me to help others like him,” Thea said. “I want to be the type of person that people will remember for how I made them feel through comfort and help.” She moved to the Masonic Children’s Home in ninth grade and is sponsored by Abraham C. Treichler Lodge

No. 682, Elizabethtown.

These seniors have the opportunity to pursue higher education because of funding from generous donors and the Masonic Homes and Patton School Alumni Association.

Later in the day, Cole, Michael and Thea planted a tree at the Masonic Children’s Home in recognition of their lasting impact on the community in which they grew up and in honor of the many people who helped them to achieve all they have accomplished.

Garden Plaque Unveiling On June 20, Bro. Jim Stark, Pollock Lodge No. 502, Tarentum, and his wife, Fran, joined two of their children, Sandra Shields and Tracy Gambino, for an intimate plaque unveiling ceremony at the new Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society Garden.

The Starks gave a major gift to the children’s home in memory of their son, James “Jim” William Stark, Jr., who entered eternity on Nov. 23, 2012.

During the ceremony, Rev. Van Deursen shared words of comfort and admiration for this family who has given much to the Masonic Children’s Home and our nation.

The family values the pursuit of knowledge, and Bro. Jim, a professor, and Fran, a teacher, have shared their passion for education with future generations. These world travelers have seen abundant cultures and plights of nations, and seek to give back by supporting numerous charitable endeavors. Bro. Jim also serves on the Masonic Villages’ Building and Grounds Subcommittee.

“Take on responsibility, and when you feel you’ve been blessed, share some of the funds and interactions you’ve been blessed by with those around you,” he advises.

After unveiling the plaque, the family toured Masonic Village and enjoyed lunch with Bro. Joseph Murphy, chief executive officer of the Masonic Villages.

The Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society recognizes donors who have made a commitment by including the children’s home in their Will or Trust or by purchasing a charitable gift annuity and naming the fund as its beneficiary. Members of the Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society are invited to the annual Donor Dinner and Youth Appreciation Day. In addition to their name being permanently engraved in the garden, these donors have the choice of receiving a personally autographed baseball from Bro. Christenson or former Pirates shortstop Bro. Dick Groat.

Please contact the Office of Gift Planning (800-599-6454 or giving@masonicvillages.org) if you would like to become a member of this special society of individuals who have made the commitment to endow our children for the next 100 years. To see a video about life at the children’s home, visit www.masonicchildrenshome. org/centennial.html or scan the QR code with your smartphone.

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JOIN US for the

Jerry Migrala Children’s Home Centennial Health Walk!

Help Support the Masonic Children’s Home and contribute to your lodge total for charity contributions.

Time: Sat., Sept. 21 during Autumn Day any time from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Course: 1.7 miles along our walking paths passing the Masonic Children’s Home Cost: T he participation Fee is $15* $10 of $15 fee to participate in the Jerry Migrala Children’s Home Centennial Health Walk will go directly to the Children’s Home to help support their needs. And you get a T-Shirt!

Email Questions to PR@masonicvillages.org *Non-deductible contribution

Name _______________________________________________ Lodge No. ___________ Number of Participants ____________ Shirt Sizes ___ 3XL ___ 2XL ___ XL ___ L ___ M ___ S Complete this form Autumn Day, Masonic Village and send check to: One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Checks can be made out to Masonic Villages

Autumn Day 2013 Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join members and friends in celebrating Autumn Day at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. The event will feature entertainment, information, delicious food served from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., farm market stands, children’s games, lots of Masonic family organization booths and much more.

Autumn Day provides the perfect opportunity to visit with family members, reunite with friends and tour parts of the 1,400-acre campus. The Masonic Village is unable to provide wheelchairs, so please bring your own, if needed. Handicap parking is available; however, you must advise the Masonic

Village on the coupon below if handicap parking is needed, so a special parking pass can be forwarded to you in advance.

The Central PA Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive to benefit Masonic Village residents on Autumn Day. Donations will be taken at the blood bank stand from 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Anyone 17 years of age or older, who is in good health and weighs at least 100 lbs., is eligible to donate blood. Anyone interested in donating blood should make an appointment by calling 800-771-0059 between 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Please do not call the Masonic Village for these appointments.

Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Lodge No._______________________________________________________________________________ No. of Adults_______________No. of Children______________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State_____________Zip___________________________  Need Handicap Parking*  Charter Bus

Complete and return to: Autumn Day, Masonic Village One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 *Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with this coupon. We will send you a special parking permit which must be presented upon arrival.

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Giving is more than just writing a check!

For many of us, the act of giving is simply writing a check to a charity and moving on.

The process is pretty straightforward.

However, have you ever considered all the different ways you can give to those causes that are dear to you? Listed below are some suggestions to consider the next time you think about a gift to one of your favorite charities:

$10 million. For gifts of $50,000 or more, a dedication plaque is placed at the location of the named gift with special arrangements made for recognition of the gift. A named gift can be made through a cash gift, pledge over a period of years, or even a deferred gift such as a charitable gift annuity or a commitment of funds from your estate.

CURRENT GIFTS

DEFERRED OR PLANNED GIFTS

1. Gifts of Appreciated Stock. One of the best ways to save taxes is to transfer appreciated stock to the charity. You get a deduction for the fair market value of the stock and avoid any taxes on the built-in capital gains. For instance, if you give away one share of Exxon stock worth $100 for which you paid $25, you get a charitable deduction for $100 and avoid paying taxes on the $75 increase in value of the stock since you bought it. That is a double win for you and the charity.

2. Gifts Online. An easy way to make a general gift or designate your gift for a particular activity, fund or program is to give online. In addition, you can receive points toward your rewards credit card for each gift you make. Just go to MasonicCharitiesPA.org to make your gift.

3. Wish List Gifts. Each edition of “The Pennsylvania Freemason” includes a “Wish List” of items that usually range from $35 to $25,000 in value that you can underwrite. This is a great way to support various Masonic Charity services or needed items for Masonic Village residents at a price you can afford.

4. Gifts of Real Estate. All gifts of real estate require prior approval by the Masonic Villages, but may be highly desirable in certain circumstances where the property is no longer needed by the donor. Gifts of real estate are especially attractive if the property has been depreciated for tax purposes or is highly appreciated. Like gifts of stock, the donor can generally avoid capital gains tax on the gift of real estate.

5. Gift Naming Opportunities. A gift naming opportunity may be an attractive way to leave a lasting legacy at any one of the Masonic Village campuses, the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation or the Masonic Temple. Naming rights are available for items or building areas from $5,000 up to

Your gift to the Masonic Charities can also be part of a financial or estate plan. Here are some ideas: 1. Charitable Gift Annuities.

Charitable gift annuities provide an attractive income payment for life, provide for a charitable deduction and result in a gift of the remaining proceeds in the annuity going to the Masonic Charity of your choice at your death. For as little as $5,000, these arrangements are very attractive for those who desire to make a lasting gift to the Masonic Charities. More information on gift annuities is available on the back page of this issue of “The Pennsylvania Freemason.”

2. Bequests. This is the most common form of gifting to the Masonic Charities. For many people, it is a way to significantly impact your legacy with the Masonic Charity of your choice. Because bequests are revocable and are made from your remaining assets after you die, you are only giving away part of what you cannot take with you. There are many ways to structure a bequest to meet your personal needs.

3. Retirement Plans. Naming a Masonic Charity as the primary or contingent beneficiary of one of your retirement plans (IRA, SEP, 401(k), 403(b), etc.) may enable you to make a larger gift than you anticipated because income and estate taxes are not imposed when such assets are distributed to a Masonic Charity. This benefit can be achieved through designating a Masonic Charity on your plan’s beneficiary form. The Gift Planning Office can provide more information on a retirement plan gift or an analysis of the possible tax savings of making such a gift.

4. Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRT). For those desiring to dispose of significant appreciated assets usually worth $250,000 or more in return for a significant

payout of income, a charitable tax deduction and a lasting gift to one of the Masonic Charities, the CRT may be the perfect financial and estate planning tool. These charitable trusts can be used to unlock income from highly appreciated assets during your lifetime at a significant tax savings. The CRT also can be funded after you die to provide income for family members, including nieces and nephews, for a period of years with the remaining trust assets going to the charities of your choice at the end of the term of the trust. They are especially attractive when funded with retirement plan assets at death as a way of limiting taxes.

Giving is more than writing a check.

You can choose the most meaningful way to make a difference with your favorite Masonic Charity. Your gift is an extension of who you are and the message you are sending about what you value in life. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of the many people who benefit from what our fraternity provides to fellow Masons and the community, please contact the Gift Planning Office to speak to a representative to assist you in developing a charitable gift plan that meets your personal and family goals.

Central Pennsylvania 717-367-1121, ext. 33437 or 800-599-6454 Western Pennsylvania 412-741-1400, ext. 3011 or 866-872-0664 Eastern Pennsylvania 610-825-6100, ext. 1348 Out-of-State 717-367-1121, ext. 33312 or 800-599-6454 Giving@MasonicCharitiesPA.org www.MasonicCharitiesPA.org

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Learning & Fun Monopolize DeMolay Weekend Each year, Pennsylvania DeMolay holds a leadership training weekend in May at the Masonic Conference Center – Patton Campus in Elizabethtown. The May 4-6 weekend affair mixed learning with fun as the members honed their leadership skills while playing a giant game of DeMopoly in the atrium of Memorial Hall. DeMopoly has been State Master Councilor Alex Rauschenberger’s program for the year and has included rewards for participation in all of the elements that make a DeMolay Chapter successful on the local level.

Seventy-five DeMolays learned membership recruitment techniques, how to plan effective prospect parties, public speaking pointers, DeMolay history, the challenges students with dyslexia face and why it’s important for the chapters to support the PA DeMolay state charity: the Children’s Dyslexia Centers. There was also an interactive School of Instruction that taught the basics of opening and closing a DeMolay Chapter and several other workshops.

Intermingling with the participants, interacting with the instructors and overseeing the giant DeMopoly game was Mr. DeMopoly, expertly portrayed in top hat, cane and tails by “Dad” Ray Gottschall, Deputy Executive Officer.

On Saturday evening, “Fezzy and the Brain,” the comedic pair of “Dad” Seth Anthony, Director of Convention, and “Dad” Greg Schaeffer, Past Key Man Director, brought their wild and wacky approach to trivia to the program, leaving the guys laughing while they were learning still more about DeMolay.

In addition to the learning and fun, the weekend also included the Obligatory Days Competition, sponsored by the Philadelphia Legion of Honor Preceptory, and the Representative DeMolay of the Year Competition, sponsored by Perseverance Lodge No. 21, Harrisburg.

The DeMolay Advisor Development training (“DAD”) was held for those Master Masons, Senior DeMolays, parents and interested adults who are considering becoming DeMolay Advisors and getting involved with a chapter near them. A DeMolay weekend at the Patton Campus “monopolizes” the facility and makes maximum use of its amenities.

Rainbow Grows with Another Assembly On April 7, PA Rainbow officially grew in a big way by adding a new Assembly, for a total of 30.

The day started with an Instituting Ceremony at Lehigh Lodge No. 326, Macungie. Mrs. Helen Snedden, Supreme Deputy, declared Lehigh Valley Assembly #190 Letters Temporary (LT) officially able to initiate new members and conduct the work of a Rainbow Assembly.

Immediately following the Institution, there was an Initiation of four new members for the Assembly, bringing the total membership to 12, which allows the Assembly to officially operate as Lehigh Valley Assembly #190 LT. The 150 sideliners included visiting Rainbow Girls, Parents, Rainbow Advisors and Masonic and Eastern Star dignitaries. Grand Officers from many other Assemblies also traveled to be a part of the historic event. The Assembly is sponsored by Lehigh Lodge and New Temple Chapter No. 298, O.E.S. Lehigh Valley meets at Lehigh Lodge on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Information to attend and/or support this Assembly, or any other PA Rainbow Assembly, is available on the website, www.parainbowgirls.org, or by contacting Supreme Deputy Mrs. Helen Snedden at hsnedden@aol.com.

Top Right: A large fairground organ greeted guests with festive music as they entered the lodge. Left - right: Brothers Dennis L. Robinson, Grand Lodge Regional Education Chairman; Stephen Gardner, R.W. Past Grand Master; Jay W. Smith, R.W. Grand Master; and David M. Howells, Jr., D.D.G.M.-District 10; are pictured in front of the organ.

Bottom Right: Pennsylvania Masonic, Eastern Star and Rainbow Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers and Lehigh Valley Assembly Rainbow Girls. Front row, center, holding the sign: Nikki Schafer, Grand Worthy Advisor, presided over the Institution and Initiation ceremonies on April 7.

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DeMolay Chapters Celebrate Patriots’ Day One of the seven Obligatory Days that each DeMolay Chapter is asked to observe is Patriots’ Day, which is held on a date convenient to the chapter in February. Observance of this Obligatory Day provides the DeMolays with an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the importance of patriots and patriotism through a variety of activities and programs.

Four of the more innovative Pennsylvania DeMolay Chapter observances included those by Allentown Chapter, Elizabethtown Chapter, Freedom Chapter and Westmoreland Chapter.

Allentown Chapter began its Patriots’ Day outing when 10 members, two prospects and three advisors traveled to Jockey Hollow National Park, N.J., where they held a tailgate lunch; visited Wick House, learning about the Civilian Conservation Corps established by Bro. and President Franklin D. Roosevelt (who happened to be the first Honorary Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay); toured the Revolutionary War soldier huts; and learned about the experiences of Bro. George Washington and his troops stationed at Jockey Hollow during the winter of 1779.

Elizabethtown Chapter held a Patriots’ Day Movie and Ice Cream Social for the residents of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. The featured movie was “The Last Ounce of Courage,” which offered a story about a fallen soldier’s son who inspires his grandfather to take a stand for the ideals that our heroes in uniform sacrifice everything to protect, thus reigniting the latent patriotism of his fellow citizens. More than 100 residents joined the DeMolays for the event.

Freedom Chapter, which meets in Oxford, joined with DeMolays from New Jersey and Delaware to place a wreath at the Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This opportunity to help honor the more than 400,000 active service members, veterans and families, was an awe-inspiring opportunity for the 55 DeMolays, Advisors and guests who attended. The DeMolays later visited the National Museum of American History.

Westmoreland Chapter, which meets in Greensburg, honored active duty soldiers and veterans at a special program held at the Greensburg Masonic Center. The program included a rigatoni dinner and special recognition for each of the 13 veterans and active duty soldiers who attended. Veterans representing World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq were in attendance. The evening was brought to a memorable close with a prayer offered in memory of all deceased soldiers and the playing of “Amazing Grace.”

The other six DeMolay Obligatory Days are: Devotional Day, Parents’ Day, My Government Day, Educational Day, Frank S. Land Memorial Day and Day of Comfort.

Job’s Daughters “Kindness Korner” In mid-May, the Job’s Daughters of Pennsylvania held a state-wide meeting in Elizabethtown.

As part of the teachings of the Order – help one another – a “Kindness Korner” was formed.

The girls collected household items for a family in need, held a gown and dress sale and provided a mountain of stuffed animals to be donated to a local children’s hospital and police stations. Children’s books were collected for local children in need, and so many books were donated that a portion of the books were sent to the Oklahoma tornado victims.

In addition, the Job’s Daughters presented a check to a very appreciative young lady from the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE) Fund. Through the HIKE Fund, hearingimpaired children can receive help to get whatever they need, from cochlear implants to hearing aids, or any other special equipment.

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Grand Master Continues Youth Appreciation Meetings Since the first youth appreciation event held in March, R.W. Grand Master Jay W. Smith has been in Greensburg, Elizabethtown, Allentown and Altoona to share a time of fun and expressions of thanks and admiration for the youth and the adults who make our Masonic youth programs work in Pennsylvania.

At each program, a 15-20 minute activity is held to create some laughter and to let the young and old have fun together. In Greensburg, each youth was given one line of an Elvis Presley song, and they had to put the song together in the right order and “perform” it for the group. The adults enjoyed the “new” versions of some old standards like “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog.” In Elizabethtown, everyone had a chance to try their speaking skills with some difficult tongue twisters! In Allentown, some of the youth created a human sculpture and explained it, and others presented a David Letterman-style Top Ten List.

After each activity, the Grand Master made remarks and then presented each youth with the “Fide et Fiducia” pocket coin and each adult leader with the Moral Compass neck medallion. The programs ended with some great refreshments and social time. Average attendance at these events has been 75-100 participants. Five more events are planned for the fall of 2013.

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Penn Hills Masonic Hall Erie Masonic Temple Carlisle Masonic Temple Wilkes-Barre Masonic Temple Norristown Masonic Temple

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All Masonic youth group members and their registered adult leaders are encouraged to attend one or more of these events celebrating the youngest members of our Masonic family!

Youth Groups Unify for a Weekend

The Third Annual Youth Leader Unity Weekend was held April 19-21 at the Masonic Conference Center-Patton Campus in Elizabethtown.

The weekend, fully planned and implemented by the youth, was supported by more than 80 young men and women representing DeMolays, Job’s Daughters, Knights of Pythagoras, Rainbow Girls and Ruth Mitchell Tucker Girls from all across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The young people were split into 10 groups, intermingling representatives of each youth group into the conference group, within which they worked on projects and presentations for the weekend. Along with ice-breakers, meetings, presentations, lessons and learning about each other, they shared a lot of fun and fraternalism.

Saturday evening featured a dance and a spirited game of trivia which helped expand the understanding of each organization. Sunday morning brought a youth-planned worship service in which a representative of each group shared an example of unity and discussed what it meant.

Based upon the successes enjoyed during the first three years of the Youth Leader Unity Weekend, preliminary plans are already underway for the fourth annual weekend to be held in 2014.

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With a constant eye on the future, Masonic Villages adds to its impressive repertoire of amenities, services and care so residents today and many years from now can live vibrantly.

Masonic Village at Dallas

The Masonic Village at Dallas provides the ideal setting for the campus to maintain security and privacy while simultaneously serving as a community hub. An apartment building featuring 45 homes stands atop a hill overlooking a golf course, a sprinkling of privately owned homes, 38 villas and the Irem Clubhouse as the central feature. A waiting list has been started for apartments, while select villas are currently available.

The clubhouse offers ample meeting space,

a Grand Ballroom, and the Irem Clubhouse Restaurant and Pub. Besides a menu that changes with the seasons, daily lunch specials, drink tastings and regularly scheduled community parties, the restaurant and pub acquired its own liquor license in March. This addition enhances the dining experience for Irem Shrine members, the community and residents, some of whom enjoy clubhouse cuisine as part of their dining plan.

The clubhouse was the site for many of the events surrounding Masonic Village’s “Healthier Selves Month” in May. Throughout the month, seniors could participate in regular stretching, Tai Chi and Sing to Your Health classes.

From partnerships with local health care providers and universities to a weekly residentrun stretching class and an ongoing Healthy Aging Seminar Series, wellness has always been a priority, according to Joy Hubshman, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We’re constantly looking

for ways to expand our wellness offerings through creative community partnerships and programs so our residents and community members have the convenience of coming here to learn about living well and to start experiencing happier, healthier lives,” she said.

“It’s fun. We enjoy it. There’s a lot of socializing,” Shirley Wolfkeil, the resident who started Stretching for Good Health, said of her weekly class. “You feel better all over. It loosens your joints and leads to better circulation. Sitting in a chair is just not good. You have to get up and move.”

Call 866-851-4243 for details about these upcoming events: Lunch & Learn: Sept. 5 Oktoberfest: Oct. 4 Visit www.facebook.com/iremclubhouse for events at Irem Clubhouse.

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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Nearly every portion of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s 1,400-acre campus boasts something new. The Masonic Village Farm Market is harvesting some of its 50+ varieties of apples, while construction crews put the finishing touches on new buildings and remodeling.

Since spring, crews have been building 32 new cottages along Garfield, Harding and Polk Drives to bring the total number of new cottages to 92 of the potential 100 planned for this neighborhood.

Bro. Jim Bowen and his wife, Dorothy, (pictured) were some of the first residents to move to Harding Drive. Since then, he has joined Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown. Bro. Jim describes their former home as a large property requiring “forever maintenance.” Besides seeking simplified living,

he and Dorothy wanted to find friends with similar interests. Avid travelers, their search for the perfect retirement community took them to destinations like Chile and Florida, but “everything just clicked” when they visited Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

“It was the best move we could’ve made,” Bro. Jim said. “We have made a lot of friends here, and we have a lot in common with them.

All of us are in that particular age group of prebaby boomers … [who grew up] when times were tough, but we didn’t know it because we were working and studying so hard for – for this day in the sun at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.”

Across the campus in the Clubhouse and adjoining James Buchanan Apartments, the cosmetic makeover that began last September has been completed. New carpet, fresh paint, stylish artwork and many new pieces of furniture bring a classic chic atmosphere to the hallways and social rooms. The Keystone Room, Clubhouse restaurants, multipurpose rooms, Country Market, craft studio, bank and library in the clubhouse have also been updated to match the vibrant lives of each resident.

One of the benefits of moving to Masonic Village after retirement is the choice of full-

service care available on campus, nearby and through home care services. At the beginning of the summer, the outpatient office relocated to the front of campus in the Sycamore Square Marketplace. With new management by Lancaster General Health (due to health care regulations which encourage partnerships between providers), Sycamore Square Family Medicine provides the same convenience and physicians residents have come to know with added financial security.

In the Masonic Health Care Center, seven of the 10 neighborhoods have new living rooms and Country Kitchens, which provide a vivacious atmosphere for socializing and a choice of delicious dining options. Renovations to residents’ suites also continue. The completion of this award-winning facelift will transform the center into a homelike community so the carefree lifestyle extends from retirement living to every stage of life.

Call 800-676-6452 for a personal visit or details about these events: Autumn Day: Sept. 21 3rd Annual Explore Retirement Living: Oct. 18 & 19

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill is a closeknit community of 209 people who all seem to be friends. Tucked away in the suburbs of Philadelphia, it offers the conveniences of city living, including nearby public transportation for

daily adventures, coupled with the privacy and security of a smaller neighborhood.

The current buzz throughout the community is the planned construction project to modernize the façade and add an adjoining building featuring four styles of one-bedroom, one-bedroom/den and two-bedroom apartments. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2014.

Because of market trends, Masonic Village’s desire to be fiscally responsible and the interest in these new apartments, Masonic Village leadership has decided to expand the project from a 60,000+ square foot project with 45 apartments to an 80,000+ square foot addition with 60 apartments.

These apartments will have premium features such as a walk-in closet, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Every apartment will also feature a balcony or patio.

Bro. James Moore, Tacony Lodge No. 600, Philadelphia, and his wife, Edith, (pictured) moved to Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill in April of this year. Originally from Philadelphia, the Moores liked the location because they can live near their grandchildren. “Our steps were getting steeper. We’re getting older, and we

thought it was a good place to live,” Bro. James said. “The people here are really friendly, and we have a lot of activities. My favorite thing is the model railroad room. I was a model railroader all of my adult life. My wife is knitting and likes the bingo.” In the last two months, they’ve tried out the putting green, bowling alley, walking paths, library and more. They also started going to the wellness center twice a week.

In fact, they enjoy their new community so much that Edith has already referred a friend who could benefit from having a community of kind people in her life. For anyone considering a 60+ community, Bro. James adds: “I don’t think they’d go wrong by coming here.”

Call 610-828-5760 for details about these upcoming events: Lunch & Learn: Sept. 10 Antique Appraisals & Brunch: Oct. 15

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Masonic Village at Sewickley

Just 10 miles outside of Pittsburgh, Masonic Village at Sewickley’s Lifecare experience frees residents from the concerns of the future so they can explore their passions. If an opportunity doesn’t already exist, those who share similar interests often come together to realize their dreams.

“We’re very happy to be here; we enjoy the people who live here. Everyone here seems to have the same attitude, and the attitude is to live your life to its fullest,” Bro. Bob Herbert, Chartiers Valley Lodge No. 725, Pittsburgh, said. He and

his wife, Paige, (pictured) who is the Retirement Living Resident Association president, have been season ticket holders with the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 1970s, and they rarely miss a game. “We know that at any time if we want to go somewhere, we just need to close and lock the door behind us, and we don’t have to worry about our home.”

The newest addition to the campus, the Hiballa House, offers a unique option for seniors looking to live a full life with reassurance for the unknowns of the future. This beautiful brick home rests adjacent to the main campus with woodlands in the backyard. With a master suite on the first floor, a majestic fireplace in the living room, a covered deck for entertaining and a stately kitchen, the home offers all of the convenience of single-story living. The real treasure lies in the open floor plan of the finished basement and the second story featuring three spacious bedrooms.

With a total of four bedrooms and two and a half baths, this house conjures up visions of friends and family. From the potential for bedrooms for visiting grandchildren or his-and-her hobby rooms, to the “man-cave” he’s always craved or an internet-based business model for the basement, this house can handle it all.

Across the campus, the 110,000 square foot Sturgeon Health Care Center, which is currently under construction, will greatly improve the Lifecare experience in which residents maintain the same monthly service fee while receiving different levels of care. The completed suites already exude a warm and inviting feeling – perfectly matching the vision to make the community

feel like home.

The Sturgeon Health Care Center will provide eight intimate neighborhoods, each for up to 16 people living in mostly private suites with their own bathroom and easily accessible shower. Several semi-private suites give couples the opportunity to live together or for more social residents to enjoy the company of a friend.

The neighborhoods will feature their own parlor, dining room, kitchen and living room with a fireplace. Meals will be prepared in each neighborhood so residents can even order items that aren’t on the menu.

“If you look at our retirement living and personal care sections right now, they are both updated and really as beautiful as you can see in western Pennsylvania. When our nursing center is done, it is going to complete the community. … It really feels more like a Marriott than a nursing home, and I could not be more excited,” Eric Gross, executive director in Sewickley, said.

Call 866-872-0664 for details about these upcoming events: Open House: Aug. 22 Fall Festival & Masonic Bus Tour: Sept. 27 Lunch & Learn: Oct. 25

Masonic Village at Warminster

With a focus exclusively on providing nursing services and personal care, Masonic Village at Warminster offers an intimate community with the same values and person-centered emphasis as the rest of the Masonic Villages. Staff frequently earn deficiency-free surveys from the Department of Health, which demonstrate in a tangible way that this family of residents and staff excel at

providing a gratifying lifestyle and accommodating individual needs while providing state-of-the-art services.

In May, this campus held its first open house to show off the community and re-emphasize its mission to serve. A waiting list for personal care is being established to help secure Masonic Village’s future while meeting the needs of as many people as possible.

In January, Maureen Reisinger, executive director, joined the Warminster team, bringing with her a fresh perspective: “I have been in long term care administration for almost 30 years, and it was imperative to me that my next post be with an organization that is a leader in the field.

While interviewing, I met with a few members of the board, the executive team and the staff

and residents in Warminster. It quickly became apparent to me that Masonic Villages honors its Mission of Love and is wholly committed to advancing excellence in long term care. It has been a blessing for me to now be a part of this quality organization, and I look forward to moving into the future with Masonic Village at Warminster.”

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Meet Masonic Villages Board Member Bro. Paul E. Reichart: Going Beyond Every Day mortgage through Bro. Paul’s bank. Knowing the doctor worked long hours, he scheduled a meeting in the evening. Bro. Paul showed up at his door with some homemade ice cream.

After sitting down and talking together, “I got his mortgage,” Bro. Paul said.

“I learned a long time ago that you have to give to receive. It doesn’t matter your worth at the end of the day. Helping a lot of people – going beyond – that is what’s important.”

Bro. Paul Reichart learned a valuable lesson at a young age: how to work. Living by this lesson every day has earned him a lot of responsibility, and with it, great respect.

One of eight children, Bro. Paul watched his father work three jobs to feed his family.

“My father was good at teaching discipline,” Bro. Paul said. “He was very faithful and went to church every Sunday.”

Lucky to have a quarter to his name in high school, at age 16, Bro. Paul took a job hauling coal from Hazleton to Bloomsburg. It was a task that “makes me appreciate my life now,” he said. He attended Scott Township High School and Bloomsburg University, and served in the PA Army National Guard for eight years. He married Delores, whom he first met when he played Little League Baseball at a field near her house.

The lessons continued as Bro. Paul began a career in banking. He became adept at demonstrating the value of his services to others in a way that would benefit them and accelerate his business. One example he recalls is attempting to convince a doctor to get his

Masonic Connections Bro. Paul joined Oriental Lodge No. 460, Orangeville, in 1970. His father was a member, so he followed in his footsteps and also immediately joined Irem Shrine and Caldwell Consistory – Valley of Bloomsburg, where he is currently secretary and a past Commander-inChief. He also serves as chairman of the board for the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Valley of Bloomsburg. He received the 33rd degree in Freemasonry in 1999.

“I appreciate the fellowship and the brother connection,” he said of the Masonic fraternity.

“I’m the kind of guy that when I get involved in something, I really embrace it. It’s part of being in the banking industry – building relationships and business. I believe in building good people around you.”

His involvement with Caldwell Consistory resulted in the 1906 Victorian landmark building undergoing a three-year makeover and becoming a community center for receptions, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances and an annual Bridal Showcase and Christmas Tree Fest. The exposure is beneficial for the fraternity and

also brings in extra revenue for the Valley of Bloomsburg.

R.W. Past Grand Master Robert Dluge, Jr., recognized Bro. Paul’s financial and business acumen and asked him to serve on the Grand Lodge of PA’s Committee on Finance. This led to his appointment on Masonic Villages’ board of directors in December 2008. He also serves on the following subcommittees: Admissions, Home Assistance and Resident Services, Building and Grounds, and Financial and Gift Planning. He is the resident liaison for the Masonic Village at Dallas and the Bleiler Caring Cottage.

“There is no question the Masonic Villages are first-class,” Bro. Paul said. “So many members have never seen our Masonic Villages, and they should try to visit. Many people may not realize there is a Masonic Children’s Home, either.”

Two of the graduating seniors from the Masonic Children’s Home, Cole and Thea, will attend Bloomsburg University in the fall. Bro. Paul plans to check in with them periodically, and has already contacted the university’s president to make sure they have access to mentors.

Bro. Paul stops by the Masonic Village at Dallas regularly and is working on organizing a bus trip for the residents to attend the Bloomsburg Fair, of which he serves as president. He also visits the Bleiler Caring Cottage, including a recent trip he made to drop off a new grill he purchased for the cottage.

In the Office Professionally, Bro. Paul served as vice chairman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the former Columbia County Farmers

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National Bank (now the First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.) and its corporation in Bloomsburg.

He spent 48 years with the bank, and served on the board until three years ago. When he started his career, the bank had $3 million in assets. When he retired, it had $250 million. In addition to helping him earn a living, banking has played a huge role in Bro. Paul’s life. It inspired him to assist others with his knowledge and grow his community.

Bro. Paul’s additional professional experience includes serving as the past director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and the Neighborhood Advisor Insurance Agency; past president of the PA Association of Community Banks and the PA American Institute of Banking; and past chairman of the PA Community Bankers Foundation. He served the Briar Creek Mutual Insurance Agency as director and chairman, and is currently president and chief executive officer of Montour Mutual Insurance Company.

In the Community Throughout his lifetime, Bro. Paul has volunteered on the boards of more than 20 civic and community groups, often filling the role of chairman or president. “When you’re a banker, everyone wants you to be treasurer,” he said. “I cringe at that.”

His influence is visible throughout Columbia County. One of his proudest community service accomplishments occurred as chairman of the Columbia County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He helped to develop a Blueprint for Revitalization for the LaSalle Neighborhood in Berwick. The neighborhood, once home to many factory workers, saw the local factories close and an increase in crime and blighted properties. Through Bro. Paul’s connections, he aided the neighborhood in qualifying for grant money which was used to revitalize and beautify the area.

“I had a unique perspective, being involved with a bank,” he said. “I could see the need. It took a lot of cooperation, and it’s still going strong.”

Bro. Paul has served as president of the Bloomsburg Fair for three years. The 158th Annual Bloomsburg Fair will be held Sept.

21-28. The largest fair in PA, it is no surprise the Bloomsburg Fair attracted 416,613 people in 2012. The fair offers thousands of vendors, entertainment, concerts, livestock shows, horse racing, a midway with rides and a veterans’ memorial. During the fair, you can find Bro. Paul walking around, observing, answering questions, driving people around in a VIP vehicle, and meeting and greeting musicians and performers.

During his first year as president, in 2011, flood waters from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee ravaged the fairgrounds, leading to the fair’s cancellation. Water reached nine to 10 feet in some buildings, knocked two barns off their foundations and deposited inches of mud throughout the grounds. Bro. Paul saw this disaster as an opportunity to make next year’s event better than ever. With the help of many volunteers, a slight increase in admission prices and a bank loan, the fair returned in 2012, making more than a $1 million profit.

This year, through Bro. Paul’s leadership, fair staff are creating an app for smartphone users, marketing concerts on Google and focusing on Facebook in an effort to attract more college students to the fair.

“I just want to make it better and more financially solid,” he said. “After 157 years, the association was almost broke. I felt we were overpaying on our taxes, something no one else had looked at. Going forward, the fair is looking at a substantial savings of $90,000 a year. I have the knowledge and the connections, and I want to use them to the benefit of others.”

Bro. Paul is also co-founder, past president and member of the board of the Rural Enterprise Development Corporation, a non-profit initiative providing educational, technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs and a forum for them to network, share ideas, express concerns and seek support. While serving as president of the Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center (N4Cs), he helped secure several grants toward the development of the $2.4 million building, which features a basketball court, senior center, food bank, exercise and ballet classes and a craft room.

He has served in various roles, including president, for The Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital board of directors; as past secretary of Susquehanna Health Care, Inc.; as chairman of SEDA-COG Housing Development Corporation Housing Investments, Inc.; as president of the Bloomsburg Area Community Foundation, which pools donations into a coordinated investment portfolio and distributes grants primarily for the social improvement of Bloomsburg; and as chairman of Bloomsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. He assisted the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau with establishing its first official Welcome Center.

Bro. Paul is also a member of the advisory board of Greenwood Friends School, treasurer of Benton Area School District and past director and treasurer of Central Columbia School District.

He is auditor of Orangeville Borough and past president of Orangeville Borough Council.

Charitable Commitments The list of organizations for which Bro. Paul has assisted in fundraising activities seems endless. He has helped to raise money for the United Way of Columbia County, Bloomsburg Area YMCA, Bloomsburg Public Library, Bloomsburg Fire Department, Bloomsburg BiCentennial, Columbia Montour Council – Boy Scouts of America, Penns Wood Council – Girl Scouts, Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging, American Red Cross and American Cancer Society, Camp Victory, Camp Courage and the Mental Health Association of Central Susquehanna Valley. He has helped several individuals and families facing expenses from health conditions and physical disabilities.

Accolades and Awards For all his efforts, Bro. Paul received the Outstanding Citizens Award from the Bloomsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and was named Business Person of the Year by Phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America). The PA Bankers Association inducted him into the 40year club; Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension recognized him as a Friend of the Columbia County 4-H program; The Women’s Center, Inc., of ColumbiaMontour presented him with a business award; and the American Red Cross honored him as a supporter of the Bloomsburg Chapter during the 2006 flood.

With the Hours Left Over …

Bro. Paul doesn’t have many hours in his days to spend on recreation. When he’s not mowing his six-acre property, he is working on his antique automobile collection with his brother.

His favorites include a 1958 Corvette, a 1925 Chrysler Touring Car and a 1955 Willys MB U.S. Army Jeep that he uses in parades for veterans.

He belongs to the Antique Automobile Club of America, is a life member of the Orangeville Sportsmen’s Club and participates in the Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society. He and Delores attend Orangeville United Church.

After church, you can often find them at the Irem Clubhouse enjoying brunch.

Learning to work hard at a young age paid off for Bro. Paul and those living and working around him. He has a keen business sense without overlooking the importance of personal touches, like remembering names and a little information about each person he meets. People throughout our Masonic Villages, Columbia County and communities beyond, are fortunate to also benefit from his early lessons.

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Masonic Villages Forms Ashlar Creative Solutions; First Client Named At its May meeting, Masonic Villages’ board of directors approved the formation of Ashlar Creative Solutions, LLC, a management and consulting company owned by Masonic Villages. With Masonic Villages’ 140+ years of success, the newly launched Ashlar Creative Solutions will leverage the strength and expertise of Masonic Villages’ leadership team to help fund its mission services by providing services to other mission-focused organizations.

By looking at businesses with a fresh, experienced perspective, Ashlar Creative Solutions will assist organizations with management services; development services for new or expanded programs and services; operational mission reviews, including revenue enhancements and efficiency measures; fundraising consulting services; and strategic

planning services. While continuing their current roles with Masonic Villages, Bro. Joseph Murphy, Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown, will serve as C.E.O. and Jennifer Schwalm, chief mission development officer, will serve as president of Ashlar Creative Solutions.

We are pleased to announce, on June 5, 2013, Ashlar Creative Solutions was selected to assist in the redesign, construction and marketing of new retirement living apartments and services at the Masonic Home of New Jersey (MHNJ).

Additionally, effective April 1, 2014, Ashlar Creative Solutions will provide management services to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey’s Masonic Charity Foundation (MCF), which includes MHNJ and Acacia Hospice.

On July 17, 2013, the following people gathered to sign the contract formalizing the

agreement between the two entities: pictured l-r (front) Jennifer Schwalm, president of Ashlar Creative Solutions; M.W. David A. Dorworth, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, MCF Chairman; (back) Bro. Joseph Murphy, C.E.O. of Ashlar Creative Solutions; and MCF Trustees M.W. Glenn R. Trautmann, P.G.M.; R.W. Anthony Montuori, Senior Grand Warden; R.W. Gerald J. Sharpe, Deputy Grand Master; M.W. William L. Morris, Jr., P.G.M.; R.W. Edgar Coster, P.G.P.; R.W. Roger Quintana, P.G.C., Vice President; R.W. Edward R. Petkevis, G.C., Assistant Secretary; W.B. John D. Miladin; R.W. Richard Schmidt, P.D.D.G.M.; R.W. Gregory Scott, P.D.D.G.M.; and R.W. Kevin Colquhoun, P.D.D.G.M., Counsel.

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Qty. Capital Need MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN 2 Automatic doors - handicap accessible 5 Bariatric mattresses 2 Blanket warmers 19 Compact refrigerators 3 Digital blood pressure monitors 12 Digital cameras 1 Digital keyboard accessories 5 Electric lift recliners 1 Golf cart with weather cover 1 Hearing aid loop 1 Hospitality cart 7 Hydraulic sinks for Hair Care Salon 5 Ipads 3 Low beds 3 Pianos (Roland - acoustic) 1 Ping pong table 1 Pulse oximeter 4 Refrigerators 2 Rock & Go chairs 10 Specialty mattresses 2 Temporal thermometers 1 Treadmill for Rehab Dept.

1 Vital sign machine 8 Washer/dryer sets 23 Wheelchairs - specialty 8 Whirlpool tubs 1 Sleeper chair CHILDREN’S HOME NEEDS 2 Carpet - screened in porch 1 Desk 1 Linoleum (Recreation Room) 2 Shampooers 1 Suburban vehicle 1 Trip to Disney World 1 Wooden cabinet BLEILER COTTAGE NEEDS 1 Blu-ray player 1 Computer 1 Garden hose and reel 1 Gazebo 1 Outdoor carpet 1 Refrigerator 1 Washer/dryer set MASONIC VILLAGE AT LAFAYETTE HILL 28 Televisions 1 Flat screen TV and Wii system Harvest Ball event Baltimore Aquarium w/lunch and transportation 1 Sit-to-stand lift, power base 1 NuStep machine MASONIC VILLAGE AT SEWICKLEY 1 Outdoor tent (size 20 x 20) 1 ARJO Maxi Lift

Cost Per Item $6,995 $1,600 $3,400 $500 $750 $150 $1,000 $1,200 $3,500 $18,000 $500 $3,795 $600 $1,600 $6,000 $500 $125 $900 $1,500 $1,000 $425 $10,200 $3,200 $2,000 $1,000 $22,000 $2,169 $1,415 $500 $1,000 $300 $46,000 $46,700 $500 $100 $600 $100 $2,500 $500 $1,300 $1,200 $400 $1,229 $2,500 $3,150 $3,500 $6,000 $1,800 $7,400

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WISH LIST ITEMS OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING

800-599-6454

Thank you to the following individuals who have provided for the following items since the printing of the May issue: Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Bro. Terry and Lori Seiders: Pulse oximeters Edith M. Cook: Renovations to Sell Chapel pews Bleiler Caring Cottage Bro. Richard and Carol Carson: Ceiling fan Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill PA Meridian Sun Lodge No. 2: Spirit of Philadelphia lunch cruise outing Masonic Village at Sewickley Bro. Jerry R. Beavon: Photosmart compact printer with extra cartridges Carl and John Jordan: Hearing assist system for personal care and nursing residents and other items.

Anonymous: Video control panel for embedded camera, security camera for Clubhouse, Clubhouse furniture and renovations to Dining Room chairs Masonic Children’s Home Bro. Martin and Gabriele Bayer: Bathroom floor and carpet shampooer Bro. Bob and Joyce Umbaugh: Firepit and sitting wall Bro. Nick and Colleen Cemprola: Carpet shampooer Bro. Norwood McDaniel: Carpet shampooer Joyce Michelfelder: Music program

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WHAT IS IT? • A “Charitable Gift Annuity”—a special type of irrevocable charitable gift that pays donors for life.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? • Guaranteed, fixed lifetime income.

• Tax savings.

WHO HAS PARTICIPATED? • Hundreds of Masonic and non-Masonic donors.

WHY? • Payouts benefit the donor; and • After the donor passes on, whatever is left in the gift annuity goes to the Masonic Charities.

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUMS? • $5,000 gift in cash or appreciated securities.

• Age 65.

WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION? • Call Masonic Charities at 800-599-6454, or mail attached reply form.

SAMPLE GUARANTEED LIFETIME RATES For One Life For Two Lives Age Rate Age Rate 70 5.1% 70 & 75 4.8% 75 5.8% 75 & 80 5.3% 77 6.2% 85 & 85 6.7% 81 7.0% 85 & 90 7.3% 85 7.8% 90 & 90 8.2% 90+ 9.0% 90 & 95 8.8%

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Office of Gift Planning, One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 I would like more information, with no obligation. Please:  Send me a Charitable Gift Annuity illustration.

Name(s)__________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ My birth date____________ Spouse’s birth date____________ (if two lives) Dollar amount(s) to be illustrated (up to three amounts)_________________ If using appreciated stock, estimate cost basis__________________________  Call me to answer my questions. Phone_____________________________

Note: This is a partial listing. Rates exist for any combination of ages.

Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-599-6454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states. Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.