Home's Grown Kids - Fall 2016

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

4

Office Chairs

$100

4

Computer Chairs

$100

11

College Books

$1,000

1

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!