home’s grown
kids FALL 2016
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Message from Director Virginia Migrala Days at the pool are gone, and the new school year has begun. Many of our youth are keeping busy with sports, studying and holding part-time jobs. We’re looking forward to celebrating the holidays here at the children’s home, which are always full of excitement, hustle and bustle. There’s nothing like the spirit of children during these upcoming months.
The holiday season also reminds our staff and children what and whom they are thankful for. Besides being grateful for each other, we are, as always, thankful for those who enable the kids to have exceptional life experiences and opportunities. The support of many will allow them to grow into kind, loving and well-rounded adults. If you think the children’s home is ideal for a child you know, please contact me or visit MasonicChildrensHome.org.
New Kids on the Block Administration Virginia Migrala Director of Children’s Services Mark Kurzenknabe Assistant Director of Children’s Services
Bridget
Sienna
If you catch Bridget on a rainy day, she’ll be drawing in her room. Art class is what she loves most about school. Bridget, who comes to the children’s home from Bristol, loves Christmas. Her favorite food is tacos, and she’s happy her house parents make them often.
When Sienna has a day to herself, she loves to practice gymnastics. Gym class is what she enjoys most about school, and her favorite food is pizza. Sienna, who comes to the children’s home from Steelton, looks forward to celebrating Christmas each year.
Andrew
Ernest
Believe it or not, spelling is one of Andrew’s favorite subjects. Outside of school, Andrew, who comes to the children’s home from Philadelphia, loves to play soccer. His favorite foods are shrimp and crab, and Christmas, by far, is his favorite holiday.
Ernest, who comes to the children’s home from Upper Darby, says he could eat Chinese food for every meal. He loves to play basketball with his friends and practice math problems. His favorite holiday is his birthday, and he loves tigers.
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Paula Morrow Social Worker
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Rachele Stiffler Department Coordinator Donna Shaffer Educational Coordinator Donna Culbertson Administrative Assistant
CONTACT Virginia Migrala 717-367-1121, ext. 33301 vmigrala@masonicvillages.org Masonic Village at Elizabethtown One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
If I Were President
Adreanna, age 8 “Everyone would get free food, but I get all the money. I would give everyone free toys, but I would still get the best toys. All the families in the world can be silly and have a good time.”
Anthony, age 10 “The first thing I would do is make summer longer. There would be chicken nuggets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everyone would wear hats for National Hat Day.”
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As the country names a new president, children’s home youth came up with some of their own ideas on what they would do if they were elected America’s commander in chief. Their (somewhat) generous answers may surprise you.
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IF I WERE PRESIDENT Aurionna, age 9
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“I would take everyone to the dentist. Just kidding.”
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Tony, age 7
Ernest, age 8
“Everyone in the world would get a cake every day. All the days of the week would be Christmas, because I love Christmas. I would have parties all day with my friends from the children’s home. Everyone would dress up for my birthday.”
“I would make a whole mansion out of gold for only me to live in. After I bought ten cars, I would give half the money to the people. There would be a National Ernest Day. That would be the first holiday I would make. Everyone would really like it.”
Sienna, age 10
Felicia, age 9
“When I win, I would throw a dance party. There would be no money in the world at all, and everything would be free. Halloween would be every day and people would dress up for candy. Candy for everyone, all day.”
“The first holiday I would make would be Eating Candy Day. Everyone would help people in need. I would make the world war-free.”
Jaysean, age 11 “All of my friends here would get to go to Disney World and Hersheypark every month. Also, everyone who has a name that starts with ‘J’ can have a day every year where they get anything they want.”
Andrew, age 10
Quinton, age 10
Bridget, age 9 “There would be money for everyone to buy treats. The people of America would eat ice cream on Fridays. I would also give peace to the world.”
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“As president, I would make car insurance cheaper. Everyone would have a lot of cars. I would help people solve all the problems they have by listening to them. There would be a National Taco Day when people eat tacos, unless they don’t like them.”
“I would eat chicken. At night, I would eat chicken wings with my friends. In the White House, I would ride my bike, buy a Porsche and make Christmas every day.”
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HAPPENINGS Lemonade for a Cause Despite the heat, youth held their first annual Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale on Aug. 17. The sale, which offered fresh lemonade, hot dog meals and homemade baked goods was open to residents and employees of Masonic Village. Part of the $839 raised benefited Elizabethtown Area School District’s Taurus Racing group, which designs technologies and informs students about careers in math, engineering and science. The group, who was awarded nationally for engineering a racing car, used the money for building materials and travel and participation expenses.
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Children's home donors and Masonic Village residents enjoy lemonade and hot dog meals.
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Wish List 40
Holiday Gift Fund
$50
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Office Chairs
$100
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Computer Chairs
$100
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College Books
$1,000
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Camps/Excursions
$3,500
SP OT L I G H T
When Sarah walks into a room, she claims it. With her even demeanor and good-natured heart, she can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. That’s one of the things she prides herself on the most, next to helping people. The 17-year-old senior (pictured left) spent the summer lifeguarding at three pools on the Masonic Village campus. At age 16, she trained and learned CPR with house parent David Rosensteel, who certifies those in the Elizabethtown community through a recreation program. Sarah’s life-saving knowledge came in handy when house parent Teri McLaughlin (pictured right) began choking one evening after dinner. While taking medicine for a headache, her airway became blocked. In seconds, Sarah was there with tissues and a helping hand. “It was scary,” Sarah said. “Her lips were blue and she was coughing so much. She was hunched over, and you could tell she was panicking. I’ve never seen anything like that before.”
Fortunately, neither the Heimlich Maneuver nor CPR was necessary, and the pill was dislodged from Teri’s throat after Sarah insisted she stand up straight. Sarah was grateful one of her favorite house parents was okay.
across a brightly lit stage to receive a degree in veterinary medicine is where she sees herself in five years. She’s thinking about attending the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, but hasn’t made her mind up yet.
“She is so caring and funny,” Sarah said. “She would do anything for us. If you need someone to rely on, she’s always there.”
In addition to lifeguarding, Sarah plays the flute and piccolo in Elizabethtown High School's marching and concert band.
Sarah also notes one thing she loves about Teri (or “Ms. Teri”) is her openness to constructive criticism, especially in regard to her brownies.
When she’s not in the band or at the pool, Sarah enjoys reading and hanging out with friends Nester, Daniel and Noelia.
“If you tell her using milk instead of water in the batter makes them fluffier, she does it, because that’s just the kind of person she is. She’s trusting, and she listens to us.” Whether it’s baking brownies or keeping the peace in a house full of young ladies, Teri is always on point, teaching the girls to never give up and to follow their dreams. Sarah dreams of one day becoming a veterinary technician. She’s enrolled in animal science courses currently and finds them to be her favorite subject. In addition, her love for math and biology help her understand the field. Walking
“I don’t have brothers and sisters, so the house parents and the kids here have become my friends and family. I can always count on them when I’m having one of those days.” With maturity well beyond her years, you can see big things in Sarah’s future, including saving the lives of people and animals, just to name a few.
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Meet Sarah
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HAPPENINGS Hersheypark Happy Thanks to a donor, staff and kids enjoyed a day trip to Hersheypark on Aug. 8. Rides, chicken fingers, french fries and sweet treats helped the youth create yet another favorite summer memory.
Go Barnstormers!
First Day of School
At the Aug. 10 Lancaster Barnstormers baseball game, a chorus of young voices could be heard belting out "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Youth and staff cheered on their favorite local team as they beat out the Bridgeport Bluefish 5 to 4. A bright sunset ended the perfect night, which was sponsored by a generous donor.
The morning of Aug. 29 was full of mixed emotions for youth as they prepared for the first day of school. Young, happy faces awaited the school bus sporting new backpacks while the older kids woke to the several alarms they set the night before. It's going to be a great school year full of friends, fun and learning.
Sports
Fall Happenings
Current College Students
Field Hockey: Aba Football: Odezhon, Techeal, Alex, Thomas, Leon and Menlede Soccer: Curtis and Kaiden
Student Drivers: Sarah and Nestor Music Lessons: Bridget (voice), Noelia (piano), Success (violin) and Aurionna (violin) School Chorus: Quinton, Anthony and Jaysean Awana (faith based organization) Members: Aurionna, Felicia and Rina Gymnastics: Adreanna and Felicia Karate: Rina and Success
Andre
West Chester University
Arthur
Bloomsburg University
Gabriel
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Jacob
Penn State Harrisburg
Jesse
Penn State Harrisburg
Steve
Central Penn College
Thea
University of Natural Medicine
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Activities
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Employees Hersheypark: Autumn Lifeguards: Sarah and Nestor Mike Shaffer’s Car Lot: Daniel Pizza Hut: Samuel Burger King: Anderson TJ Rockwells: Eric
New Staff High School Tutor: Brenda Barlet College Volunteers: Ariel and Katarena
T H A N K YO U Donors make each accomplishment and opportunity at the Masonic Children’s Home possible. THANK YOU to all of the generous people who have changed the course of our children’s lives by financially supporting our mission between May 1 through Aug. 31. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of the names listed on these pages. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 1-800-599-6454. We will be happy to correct our records.
Boyd Watterson Asset Management Breidegam Family Foundation Christenson Investment Partners Clarion Chapter No. 267, OES Walter P. Cornell James P. Crouse Ann R. Edinger John F. Finnegan Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, OES, Inc. 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.
Eugene and Jacqueline Hieber Jerusalem Lodge No. 506 Kennedy Capital Management
AUTHOR DONORS Joyce L. Umbaugh
NEW CENTENNIAL SOCIETY MEMBERS Kay A. Freet
WISH LIST CONTRIBUTORS Arlan and Dolores Barkman Boyd Watterson Asset Management Christenson Investment Partners Joy Crawford Kennedy Capital Management Norwood and Louise McDaniel
George and Lucille Meissner
Ronald and Judy McKnight
Mill Creek Capital Advisor, LLC
George and Lucille Meissner
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
Joseph and Barbara Murphy
Retirement Living Craft Group
Retirement Living Craft Group
Frederick and Mary Jane Sample
Richard Sheesley Jay and Nancy Smith Floyd and Carolyn Sowers Arthur and Dorothy Wert
EDUCATOR DONORS National Investment Services, Inc. Robert and Joan Terwilliger
Mill Creek Capital Advisors
Leatrice A. Warner Arthur and Dorothy Wert
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SCHOLAR DONORS
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T H A N K YO U HONORARIUM GIFTS HONOREE
DONOR
James Bramwell
Francis C. Doyle, Sr.
Larry and Linda Brand: Anniversary John and Barbara Kolchin Rick and Lee Greenstein
Deborah B. Chaiken
Jason and Stephanie Kadillac
Daniel L. Yoder
Martha Kinter
Theresa A. McClain
Lawrence Wayne Leaver
Ryan A. Leaver
Leroy Leibelsperger
Thomas G. Hunsicker
Michael Patrick McGinnis
Bill and Martha McGinnis
My Pride and Joy: G-T-S
Lewis C. Shaw
Elizabeth (Betty) Perotti
Mark and Benita Perotti
Elsie C. Saylor
John and Maureen Doran
Janet Schramm
Lincoln Michael Templin
Mathew and Jessica Templin
Ruth A. Woof
James Woof
York Lodge No. 266
Randall M. Gotwalt
Your Children
Eileen Weand
Your Family
John A. Bartle, Sr.
MEMORIAL GIFTS DONOR
Sally Abrams
Andrew and Doris Zelez
Opal Allen
Thomas Allen, Jr.
Sergius D. Andreychek
Timothy S. Andreychek
Richard W. Angstadt
Catherine G. Angstadt
Norma Aughenbaugh
John and Agnes Angeny
Janet R. Banks
William R. Banks
Lois E. Barber
Stuart L. Brown
Virginia M. Barnes
Kenneth and Shirley Young
Ford M. Bayuk, Jr.
Thelma T. Bayuk
Erla M. Beddow
Hugh F. Beddow Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania OES, Inc.
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MEMORIAL
John E. Berger Richard M. Biggs
Robert and Barbara Zeiders
Delight E. Breidegam, Jr.
Breidegam Family Foundation
Daniel B. Breneman
Patricia A. Breneman
Charles Garroux Brown
Margaret L. Brown
Porter F. Brown Family
Lucille T. Brown
William (Bill) Buehler
Donald and Joyce Welk
Ida Bueki
Philip and Kristen Bueki
Philip H. Chamberlin
Alice R. Chamberlin
Linda Cherris
Ann Finkbeiner
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Megan Clark
Dale and Susanne Work
MEMORIAL
DONOR
Charles and Mary Class
Richard and Susan Kirk
Gene A. Coken
Kimberly A. Coken
Anna H. Cornell
Walter P. Cornell
Dolores M. Cornell
Walter P. Cornell
Laurence W. Cornell
Walter P. Cornell
Annabelle L. Crouthamel
Robert B. Crouthamel
Donnie Gene Delafuente
Andrew and Doris Zelez
Donald H. DeVos
Margaret L. DeVos
Lucille C. Dowell
Ronald E. Dowell
William R. Drexel
Thelma J. Drexel
Lewis Gene Ebersole
Gerri Ebersole
Paul L. Edinger, Jr.
Ann R. Edinger
Charles W. Elliott
Margaret L. Elliott
George B. Erenbaum
Sandra Erenbaum
Donald E. Eshelman
Norma L. Eshelman
I. Newton Evans, Jr.
Lois S. Hocking
Hostetter Grain, Inc.
Jon and Barbara Lines
George S. Robinson, Jr.
Blanche Federle
Francis C. Doyle, Sr.
Wesley E. Franklin
Carole A. Franklin
Charles B. Funk
Anna S. Funk
Samuel M. Getter
Lehigh Lodge No. 326
Richard M. Gloor
Joan W. Gloor
Anna K. Gonano
Erasmus E. Gonano
Jean M. Gottschalk
Stuart L. Brown
George Gregory
Richard and Anna Gregory
Sylvia Guidici
Stanley and Phyllis Hughes
Wesley W. Hartman, Sr.
Wesley and Patricia Hartman
Mary E. Hazen
Stuart Brown and Helena Roberts
William O. Henney
Janet E. Henney
John F. Hess
Dorothy Hess
Robert E. Hess
William and Anna Peck
Rheta V. Hillegas
S. Richard Hillegas
Daniel Hoover
Dallas E. Hoover
Delmer L. Hoover
Dallas E. Hoover
William M. Jackson, Jr.
Mary E. Jackson
Deborah J. Jaspan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Jaspan
Dale R. Jones
Carol R. Jones
Gene R. Kalbach
Carol A. Kalbach
Edward H. Kemmerer
Jean A. Kemmerer
Sine Kinter
Theresa A. McClain
Margaret Moore Kipp
Thomas G. Hunsicker
Sheila (Sissy) Konieczka
Michael and Mary Panian
T H A N K YO U MEMORIAL
DONOR
MEMORIAL
DONOR
Emil E. Kovacs
Marian G. Kovacs
Raymond J. Stettler
Marian J. Stettler
Maynard W. Krug
Doris M. Krug
William S. Stout
Mason and Joy Crawford
Joan Anne Leaver
Ryan A. Leaver
Jim Heckman
Jerry Lemon, Jr.
Dwight and Brenda Nichols
Jay Tarnopolski
Philip and Kristen Bueki
Edward H. Lindsey
Clara O. Lindsey
J. R. Tarr, Sr.
James R. Tarr, Jr.
R. Dale Long
Stuart L. Brown
Paul W. and Melba O. Tarr
Ricky N. Snyder
William W. Long
Lillian J. Cunningham
Thomas G. Taylor
Carol F. Taylor
Ronald J. Magill
Bonnie K. Magill
William K. Thompson
Virginia J. Thompson
Howard R. Maguire
Helen V. Maguire
Emery G. Thurston
Jean E. Thurston
Margaret (Peggy) Martin
Ginny Andrews
Acacio-Cumha-Victoriano
Ralph F. Victoriano
Anna Dean Marvel
Garrett E. Marvel
William J. Vodenichar
Betty J. Vodenichar
Andy McClain
Theresa A. McClain
Doris A. Wagner
Clifford C. Wagner
Anna Kolchin Mellin
John and Barbara Kolchin
Robert R. Walker
Rebecca M. Walker
Barbara A. Menear
Donald E. Menear
Elvin M. Warner
Leatrice A. Warner
Celeste E. Miller Marsh
Lavere and Inice Miller
James W. Watson
William and Anna Peck
George R. Moad
Richard E. Zeiders, Sr.
Richard Weiler
Charles and Susan Weiler
Raymond F. Mordan
Shirley M. Mordan
Todd A. Wert
Arthur and Dorothy Wert
John (Bill) Mostoller
Beverly A. Mostoller
Howard S. Wise
Robert and Barbara Zeiders
Stephen E. Muller
Frederick and Isabelle Muller
Walter L. Wolf
Michael Jenkins
Sharon Nichols
Gillis and Joyce Cropper
T. E. Wolfgang
Margaret L. Wolfgang
James C. Nickle
Samuel and Laura McElheny
Archie B. Young
James and Charm Young
Charles L. Nixon
Gail M. Nixon
Ned F. Young
Daniel and Christine Young
John and Eveleen Oberholtzer
William R. Oberholtzer
Your Loved Ones
Alice A. Shalosky
Daniel Padezanin
Richard and Judith McEwen
Edward I. Zall
Greta L. Kenney
Earl H. Paige
Regina K. Paige
Harold A. Ziegler
Rose M. Borger
Marie Paris
Francis C. Doyle, Sr.
Gerald and Vivian Demko
Kathy A. Peifer
Kenneth R. Peifer
Donald and Maxine Gantz
Sarah Perotti
Mark and Benita Perotti
Clara Gardner
Dale E. Peters
Paul and Eileen Peters
Latta and Audrey Heil
Homer O. Potter
Audrey M. Potter
Bernard and Anna Mae Kita
William E. Randolph
Eunice K. Randolph
Carl and Darleen Kocher
Mary Jane Rex
William and Anna Peck
David A. Rice
Nancy S. Rice
Robert Rodgers
Margery B. H. English
Richards Meli and Associates: Edward Richards, Scott Richards and Stephen Meli
Eleanor S. Rankin
Catherine R. Saraceno
Norman W. Rogers
Donald E. Rogers
Glen and Barbara Scheirer
Maureen Rokicka
Gillis and Joyce Cropper
Gregory and Ruth Scheirer
Kenneth V. Sager
Kenneth A. Sager
David and Janice Sell
Otto G. Schmidt
Frank Johnson, Jr.
Ann B. Wolfe
Joanne E. Schoyer
Robert A. Schoyer
Jacob O. Ziegler
Mary Ellen K. Sheesley
Richard E. Sheesley
Raymond and Loretta Ziegler
Margaret (Peggy Jo) Smith
Eleanor L. Wolf
Susan B. Ziegler
William E. Zinkel
Marcia L. Zinkel
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
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MASONIC CHARITIES OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING One Masonic Drive • Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2219
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Loyalty Club Be a Hero Every Month
Giving Has Never Been Easier Authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred directly from your checking account to the children’s home monthly. Call the Office
of Gift Planning at 1-800-5996454 or complete and return 12 the attached response piece.
Benefits • No worries of checks getting lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Meet annual giving levels with ease by making smaller monthly gifts instead of one large annual gift. • The monthly electronic transfer or credit card charge will cost you NOTHING. • Receive a year-end statement of monthly giving for easy tax preparation (your bank
or credit card statements will also confirm transfers). • Recognition in the Masonic Charities Annual Report. • No longer receive annual appeals. You can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying the Masonic Charities Office of Gift Planning in writing. But, once you have enjoyed the convenience and savings of this program, you won’t want to go back to the “old fashioned” way of donating!