MISSION STATEMENT Our caring communities and services assist individuals, families and children in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life through the traditions of Freemasonry.
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MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR VIRGINIA MIGRALA Here at the children’s home, it’s easy to get caught up in the present, in what we’re doing at the moment: transporting kids to music lessons and sports practices, making sure dinner is on the table by 5 and helping with homework.
Sometimes, it’s good to focus on the why. Why do these seemingly small tasks matter?
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They matter because they create a safe, stable environment for kids to grow. Since I began working at the children’s home 37 years ago, I’ve been able to witness amazing interactions. Interactions between house parents and children, between friends and between students and
tutors. I’ve seen children develop their skills, learn from one another and find kindness and love in their hearts. I’ve seen children grow up and obtain the career they’ve wanted since they began school at 6 years old. It’s quite a miraculous thing to experience. Our mission to help children realize their potential has been forever supported by those who choose to give to a cause larger than themselves. From someone who has witnessed hundreds of success stories, let me say first-hand, every thought and effort counts. If you’d like to arrange a tour of the Masonic Children’s Home or recommend a child you know, please contact me or visit www.MasonicChildrensHome.org for more information.
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ADMINISTRATION Virginia Migrala Director of Children’s Services Mark Kurzenknabe Assistant Director of Children’s Services Paula Morrow Social Worker
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Rachele Stiffler Department Coordinator
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Donna Shaffer Educational Coordinator Donna Culbertson Administrative Assistant
QUESTIONS? Contact Virginia Migrala 717-367-1121, ext. 33301 vmigrala@masonicvillages.org Masonic Village at Elizabethtown One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Girls of the Masonic Children’s Home, 1917
A LOOK BACK IN TIME A few years after the children’s home was founded, the Masonic Village (then known as the Masonic Homes) established a library in each of the children’s buildings so the youth could expand their knowledge and enjoy reading as a pasttime. In addition to reading, the boys participated in Boy Scouts, and the girls learned to cook, bake and sew. Most of the children also took up music. By 1917, some of the children gained enough musical talent to perform at various events. That same year, the first playground was installed
and provided endless entertainment as the children enjoyed slides, seesaws, a trapeze, swings, a May pole and tennis courts. The perfect balance between work and play was found. According to the Committee on Masonic Homes, all of these activities were aimed at helping the children “to develop rugged physical health, with the highest grade of moral and mental conscience, so that they may be thoroughly fitted for citizenship in the world’s work.”
With such differing personalities, who would have thought Alexis, Aba, Cyrose and Shinely would become the best of friends? Each young lady brings her smile, individual sense of humor and style to the friendship, making them, together, a force to be reckoned with. You could say Alexis and Cyrose are the most outspoken, often responsible for bringing out the fits of laughter amongst the group. That laughter rings throughout the Umbaugh cottage, especially when the girls are having one of their famous sleepovers. Aba is classified as the “mom”
of the troop, even though she is the second youngest member. Based on her kind-hearted nature, when she’s not lending a listening ear, she’s providing invaluable advice to her “sisters.” Shinely brings the support. Her open mind makes her considerate of her friends’ ideas. “No matter what kind of crazy stories we share, we don’t judge each other,” Shinely said. “And we tell a lot of stories,” Alexis chimed in. Alexis, Aba and Shinely grew up together in Balliet cottage, and Cyrose joined in the friendship when she moved to the children’s
home three years ago. If they’re not dancing around, speaking their own invented language, watching movies or talking about fashion, they’re telling stories about their day, often struggling not to interrupt each other with giggles. “We’re just four different people in the world,” Cyrose said, “but we’re close and no one can come between us.” Their time at the children’s home has allowed Alexis, Aba, Cyrose and Shinely (l-r above) to form a strong friendship, and sometimes, that’s all anybody needs.
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guitar sports As far as sixth grader Odezhon, known as “O.D.” by his friends at the children’s home, is concerned, there are no greater teams in sports than the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Cavaliers. O.D. considers his two favorite sports, football and basketball, great forms of exercise and ways to build his confidence. Who knows, maybe one day, “O.D.” will be stitched on the back of a jersey.
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Enter Autumn’s room, and you’ll find every available wall space covered in her work. Each painting, drawing, sculpture and decorated object has an intended story behind its design, but what’s truly special is that those stories are constantly changing. “When people visit, they make up their own stories about what’s happening in my artwork,” Autumn said. “I let them stick with those stories because that is what’s so great about my art. It can mean anything you want it to mean.” Autumn often turns her room into a personal studio, covering her carpet in newspaper, paints, yarn, feathers and broken pencils - it’s where everything just seems to come together. “Art is my passion, my imagination and my way of seeing the world from a different angle,” Autumn said. “It has helped me through tough times.”
To Kaiden, there’s no better feeling in the world than strumming his guitar. Whether it be electric or acoustic, he loves it all. “Playing my guitar helps me show off my personality,” Kaiden said. To accompany his sweet music, Kaiden also enjoys showing off his style. Putting on his prized hats, sunglasses and jackets are his favorite ways to show he’s got the groove.
grow th MEET JAYSEAN Most wouldn’t know by looking at him, but Jaysean possesses a talent many others do not. This young and vibrant third grader masters mathematics. Addition, subtraction, division, long division, multiplication - he loves it all, and tied with recess, math is considered his favorite subject. In fact, he enjoys anything that requires methodological thinking.
Maybe that’s why he and his friends, Anthony and Techeal, are so good at building Legos. One day, Jaysean would love to visit Disney World because he’s always been interested in roller coasters and how they work. Not to mention, he enjoys the fear, fun and adrenaline that goes along with riding them. At the children’s home, Jaysean’s favorite thing to do is eat dinner. He enjoys spending that time with his friends and house parents, whom he says can make some mean tacos.
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Basketball: Alex, Amos, Anderson, Leon, Menlede and Thomas Field Hockey: Aba and Cyrose Gymnastics: Adreanna, Cassie and Felicia Karate: Jasmine, Noelia and Success Rifle Club: Daniel
Piano: Felicia and Noelia Violin: Success Flute: Sarah
Hershey Lodge: Sarah Lifeguards: Nestor and Sarah Wendy’s: Jasmine and Shinely Hersheypark: Autumn Shaffer’s Car Lot: Daniel
Adreanna Alex Alexis Anderson Autumn Clara Curtis Cyrose Jaysean
Leon Menlede Nestor Odezhon Sam Shinely Success Techeal Thomas
DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Aba Amos Felicia
Noelia Sarah
Paula Morrow: Social Worker
ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS Mike graduated from Elizabethtown
Area High School and the children’s home program in 2011. After high school, Mike began attending Drexel University, and will complete his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering in May. With his hard work and dedication, Mike has secured a job with Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company with a location in Philadelphia. Mike is also a proud member of Treichler Lodge No. 682, Elizabethtown. Look for more details on his story in a future issue of Home’s Grown Kids.
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happenings HOLIDAY MAGIC The kids enjoyed many holiday festivities this year including the annual Jerusalem Lodge No. 506, Philadelphia, Christmas Party (right), where they got to meet Santa; a party hosted by Philadelphia Lodge No. 9 (below), with special guests from the Bleiler Caring Cottage; a Christmas Sell Chapel service, where they participated in a play (top of next page); and a celebratory dinner at Hoss’s restaurant (far right).
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Capital Need Camp/Excursion Barnstormers Baseball Game College Books Soccer Net Computer Desks Computer Chairs Office Chairs Holiday Gift Funds
Cost Per Item $3,500 $1,500 $1,000 $300 $200 $100 $100 $50
Visit www.MasonicCharitiesPa.org/gifts for an up-todate list, or contact the Office of Gift Planning using the enclosed business reply envelope. Please note that if funds donated for any item listed are over subscribed, the funds will be used for additional wish list items or needs.
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LOOKING UP TO MS. MORROW She has three children of her own, but has always found room in her heart for more. That is why Paula Morrow became a social worker. A strong believer in the importance of childhood, Paula loves working with children and helping them succeed in their pursuits and have meaningful relationships with their families. “I love working with the children because they are so open and honest,” Paula said.
Paula spends her days advocating for the children, making sure they have everything they need. Stemming from the raising of her own children, Paula understands what it takes: patience, kindness, perseverance and open-mindedness. Sometimes, social work is not for the faint-hearted, but she couldn’t picture herself doing anything else.
Members of Hershey Medical Center’s chapter of the Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania held a Halloween party on Oct. 18 for the children. With pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples and treats, it certainly was a spooktacular Halloween! HOME’S GROWN KIDS SPRING 2016
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“I can’t believe I get to come to work to play and talk with kids. They’re so welcoming.”
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thank you GIVING BACK Based on his love for children, Anthony was especially excited to welcome a new one into his family. In 2002, he was expecting his first granddaughter. Unfortunately, that excitement soon combined with fear. Katy was born almost four months early, weighing 1 pound, 12 ounces. She needed immediate medical attention, remained in the hospital for six months and had to undergo a tracheostomy, which she was required to keep intact until age 3. “It was scary,” Anthony said. “She had dolls bigger than her.” Katy’s care and the support the family received was funded in part by the March of Dimes. Now 13, the baby born smaller than a doll is a typical teenage girl who enjoys competitive dance. “I saw first-hand through the March of Dimes what people who give money can do, so I pay it forward.” Anthony Gatt has always had a soft spot in his heart for helping children. As a former coach of grade school track and field and pee wee football, you could say Anthony has cheered kids on his whole life. Since he has four children of his own, he knows the importance of giving them the proper encouragement to learn and thrive. Pre-retirement, Anthony worked as the Chief Financial Officer for a children’s services center that focused on early childhood development, offering physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy to its students. He laughs at remembering all the times he played Santa at the center’s holiday parties.
Anthony hasn’t yet been to the children’s home to see the impact of his donations, but plans to visit soon. As a member of West Chester Lodge No. 322 and the Masonic Charities Loyalty Club (see the back page of this issue for details on becoming a member), Anthony hopes his gift will help the children as well as encourage them to one day give back. “Kids are not like adults. They don’t always understand,” Anthony said. “They are the ones who need help the most – the ones who had their futures decided for them.” Though on some level, his reason for giving is simple. “You open up the magazine and see the smiles on these kids’ faces and read their stories. How can you not give?”
OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
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The Masonic Children’s Home is supporting 11 students as they further their education in their chosen fields of interest:
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ANDRE
West Chester University
ARTHUR
Bloomsburg University
CHARITY
Delaware Valley College
GABRIEL
Penn College of Technology
JACOB
Penn State Harrisburg
JESSE
Penn State Harrisburg
MIKE
Drexel University
STEVE
Central Pennsylvania College
THEA
University of Natural Medicine
TIANEE
Kutztown University
GERALD
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
thank you 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 Sept. 1, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2015. 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 717-367-1121, ext. 33003. We will be happy to correct our records.
17th Masonic District School of Instruction Alfred M. Asheuer Walter Balliet, Jr. Edward H. and Patricia D. Bisbee Paulette A. Fisher
Sandy Muller Joseph E. and Barbara A. Murphy Richard Vaux-Ivanhoe Lodge No. 384 Arthur J. and Mary J. Schlemmer Karren E. Scott Matthew L. Silfies David and Veronica Sims Ronald M. Stoof
Benjamin F. and Kathleen Griscom, IV
Clifford S. and Beverly A. Sweigart
Eugene W. and Jacqueline Hieber
Merrill F. and Ruth M. Taylor
Jerusalem Lodge No. 506
Stephen G. Tondora
Kelly Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Joyce L. Umbaugh
David S. and Bridget Ann Laudermilch, II George F. McGrory Virginia K. Migrala Mozart Lodge No. 436
Arthur J. and Dorothy G. Wert
EDUCATOR CONTRIBUTORS $5,000 - $9,999 Lodge No. 9 Christenson Investment Partners Avox Technologies
Widows Sons PA Grand Chapter
Frank W. and Lois C. Eiler
WISH LIST CONTRIBUTORS
George H. Cox
Alfred M. Asheuer
Mary Dearden
Christenson Investment Partners
Robert F. and Joan K. Terwilliger
Family and Friends of Patricia (Patty) Kile
AUTHOR CONTRIBUTORS $10,000 - $24,999 William E. Myers Richard and Iris Watkins
Benjamin F. and Kathleen Griscom, IV Richard Vaux-Ivanhoe Lodge No. 384 Joyce L. Umbaugh Arthur J. and Dorothy G. Wert
Joanne D. Westafer Peggy A. Whittington
NAMED ENDOWMENT $250,000 - $599,999
MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS $25,000 - $249,999 Linda L. Miller Eleanor S. Rankin James W. and Frances G. Stark
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SCHOLAR CONTRIBUTORS $1,000 - $4,999
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thank you HONORARIUM GIFTS All U.S.A. Armed Forces
Paul R. Kantner, Sr.
Brian Skoff
Brian J. Thieleman
Ryan J. Flynn
Paula K. Kauffman
Gregory, Suzanne, Adam and Corinne Smith
Francis and Linda Quail Francis C. Doyle, Sr.
Robert A. Betz
Richard H. Temple
Kelly Ann Brown
Richard and Louise Brown
Michael and Kathy Clark
Kevin P. Moczan
McClain Family
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Paul R. Kantner, Jr.
Josh Amy Lindauer Behl
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Those listed below have loved ones who made a gift to the Masonic Children’s Home in their memory or honor between Sept. 1, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2015.
Theresa A. McClain
Robert Lambert
Franklin W. Lambert
Lawrence Wayne Leaver
Ryan A. Leaver
Masonic Children’s Home
Donald R. Brindisi
William McGinnis
William and Martha McGinnis
David S. Mesar’s 64th Birthday
Charles (Shep) Harrison and Karen Stiefel-Harrison
Kevin Moczan
117th Session Committee of the Grand Chapter of PA, OES
Jamie Mesar
Louis Michelberger Daniel and Christine Michelberger
Jim Hendricks
Glenn Mitstifer
Ronald S. Hendricks
Mathew and Jessica Templin
Timothy J. Juvenal
William and Bette Norris
Hiram Lodge No. 81
Mark and Nancy Deputy
W. Jack Kalins
L. J. Rich
David F. Carson
John and Joanne Stuart
Harry L. and Ruth Ann Smith, Jr.
Braden Templin
Mathew and Jessica Templin
Winnie and Patrick Ternan
George W. and Carla Fishel, Jr.
The Children in Need
Darren R. Huber
A. Preston Van Deursen
Special Singles Women’s Group
Leann L. Weaver
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Donald C. Wobb
Lawrence R. Breletic
Your Grandchildren
Yvonne J. Hanson
Clayton S. Zimmerman
J. Bashore Yorty
Kayleigh Zipser
Steven and Dolores Daly
thank you Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club, Elizabethtown Chapter 407
Helen M. Amsler
James and Mary Ellen Tarman
Marshall and Linda Wagner
William and Anna Peck
A.W. Anderson
James E. Bird
Richard and Evelyn Anderson
Jane H. Bird
Robert S. Anderson
Jules Bobik
Richard and Evelyn Anderson
Paul M. Belosh
Wilbert L. Anderson
Charles E. Bomberger
Richard and Evelyn Anderson
Jane U. Arnold
Audrey S. Stroup
Ralph K. Austin
Kirk S. Hinkley, III
Robert R. Austin, Jr.
Daniel and Mary Ann Phillips
Carl Auxt
Homer L. and Connie Mullen, Jr.
Harriet Z. Bachman
Allen S. Zimmerman
Nevin R. Bachman, Jr.
Kenneth and Norma Bachman
Kathleen Barber
Horace and Prudy Mann
Betty I. Barker
William and Ellen Barker
Edgar R. Barrett
Eleanor J. Barrett
Ray Beasley
Lise M. Beasley
Erla M. Beddow
Hugh F. Beddow
Steven D. Benjamin
Barbara Benjamin
John E. Berger
Corinth Chapter No. 229, OES
District Deputies Club 96-97
Donegal Chapter No. 422 OES
Grand Chapter of PA OES, Region 4B
Paula K. Kauffman
Mary Anne Klemkosky
Parker City Chapter No. 60, OES
A. James and Brenda Bomberger
John C. Weiser
Marie O. Diffenbaugh
Eleanor L. Wolf
Gertrude L. Veser
Donald C. Caterson
Angelo A. DiPasqua
Bruce Legg
Lillian J. Cunningham
Gaylon C. and Fern E. Cathcart
Alexander (Bud) Donaldson
Michael and Barbara Cathcart
Barbara E. Donaldson
James V. Cauley
Clarence Doyle
James and Beth Cauley
Emory and Bernice Doyle
Linda Cherris
William R. Drexel
Ann Finkbeiner
Thelma J. Drexel
Martha (Dutch) Christy
Lewis Gene Ebersole
Errol Q. Bond
Arlene Clark
Norman C. Eckard, Jr.
James A. Bowen
Megan Clark
Madeline E. Bond Kathleen D. Bowen
Asa W. Christy William Clark
Jane Bowman
Charles and Mary Class
Richard L. Bowman
Dale and Susanne Work
Delight E. Breidegam, Jr.
Walter S. Conrad
Breidegam Family Foundation
Richard and Susan Kirk
Daniel B. Breneman
Calvin G. Cook
Patricia A. Breneman
Charles R. Conrad
Larry A. Brion
Charles B. Cook
Barbara L. Brion
Loretta K. Cook
Barbara G. Brown
Pat O’Neil and Chris Grote
Anna H. Cornell
Betty Jane Lehman
Denny and Val Mertz
Dolores M. Cornell
Delsa Rose
June E. Smith
Laurence Cornell
State Theatre Box Office Staff
Audrey S. Stroup
Donald W. Cox
Wally and Carolyn Wright
Richard L. Knoebel Walter P. Cornell Walter P. Cornell Walter P. Cornell Janet F. Cox
Herbert Brown
Harry N. Creighton
Elaine Brown
Kenneth and Susan Creighton
Porter F. Brown
Frank E. Daniels
Lucille T. Brown
Edward T. Bryant
Avox Technologies
Harry and Vida Burchfield
Carolyn F. Daniels
Donald G. and Irma M. Davidson
William and Nancy Davidson
Geraldine N. Ebersole Norman C. and Kathleen Eckard, Sr.
Charles W. Elliott
Margaret L. Elliott
James T. English
Margery B. H. English
George B. Erenbaum
Sandra Erenbaum
Donald E. Eshelman
Norma L. Eshelman
Fulton Earl Evans
Elwood L. Groner, III
James F. Evans
Rita B. Evans
Lavier B. Evans
Rita B. Evans
William H. Fahringer
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Mathias M. Fath
Richard and Louise Brown
Dorothy J. Figley
Harold E. Figley
Charles T. Filbert
K. Dale Alderfer
Eugene S. Finley
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Howard F. Davis, Jr.
Christian S. Fisher
Jack Cassabaum
Vernon J. Dehart
Alfred and Ruth Franklin
John and Carol Bream A. Preston and Brenda Van Deursen
Kathleen D. Davis Jacob P. Dehart
Paulette A. Fisher Donald and Shirley Franklin
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thank you MEMORIAL GIFTS Wesley E. Franklin
Carole A. Franklin
Charles R. Fraunfelter
Brenda Fraunfelter
Charles S. Fries
Robert O. Fries
Rollin L. Fries
Robert O. Fries
Florence E. Fries-Lewis
Robert O. Fries
Albert J. and Elizabeth Funke, Sr.
Albert J. Funke, Jr.
Paul Francis Gaynor
Marilyn E. Gaynor
Norman E. Getz
Thomas P. Getz
Earl N. Gingrich
Robert Gingrich
Lawrence Ginter
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Dawn Giordas
George S. Giordas
Raymond Gongloff
Dale and Susanne Work
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Larry V. Goodling
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Rose A. Gurreri
A. Preston and Brenda Van Deursen
Carol and Ronald Zinn
John C. Hahn
Joan C. Hunsicker
James and Mary Ellen Tarman
Richard and Barbara Zell
Diane E. Hahn
Thomas G. Hunsicker
Dean H. Hanson
John S. Jackson
Thomas E. King
Yvonne J. Hanson
Sally L. Jackson
Virginia E. King
Roberta Harris
Leonard I. Jackson
J. Walter Knoblock
Michael and Barbara Overbeck
Lorraine Jackson
Marilou Knoblock
William O. Harris
Rebekah Jenkins
Barbara E. Knoebel
Joanne B. Harris
Herald W. and Phyllis Jenkins, Jr.
Richard L. Knoebel
John E. Harvey
Charlie Johnson
Robert L. Knorr
Janet S. Harvey
Ronald S. Hendricks
Ferdinand D. Hauptman
Harry R. Johnson
Fred and Margaret Hauptman
Ronald M. Stoof
Carl W. Heese
John (Jack) E. Johnson
Matthew Fazio
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Russell Heisler
Dale R. Jones
Scott and Michelle Heisler
Carol R. Jones
Earl R. Hendry
Gene R. Kalbach
John and Genevieve Hendry
Carol A. Kalbach
Martin W. Herr
Herbert W. Kausch
David M. Herr
Rebecca N. Kausch
John F. Hess
Thomas F. Kenney
Dorothy Hess
Stephen L. Kenney
Bernard C. Hildebrand
Thomas P. Kilduff
Kevin A. Valentine
Keith M. Jones
Dwayne and Machelle Tietsworth
Sheila Konieczka
Michael and Mary Panian
Bert C. Korieth
Richard and Phyllis Myers
Victor S. Kuropatsky
Robert and Pamela Snyder
Franklin Lambert
Franklin W. Lambert
Grant D. Laudermilch
David S. and Bridget Ann Laudermilch, II
Preston J. Layfield
Marvin and Mary Louise Blanks
Burton and Grace Hineline
Patricia (Patty) D. Kile
Jane Boltz
Todd L. Hineline
William and Camilla Anderson
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Kirk S. Hinkley, Sr.
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Charles and Carol Chew
Robert M. and Ruth Emberger, Sr.
Robert and Patricia Edge
Clifford L. Hoak
Robert and Marilyn Forney
Jean B. Gilbert
Evelyn R. Hoak
Todd and Kelly Frager
Lauren E. Lackey
Karen R. Hoak
Chuck and Sue Greco
Horace and Prudy Mann
Kirk S. Hinkley, III
Charles M. Gotwalt, Jr.
Bryan Hoch
Howard and Mary Gunn
Sharae A. Moss
David and Nancy Halliwell
Jack and Beth Murray
Randall M. Gotwalt
Joseph H. and Mae Hoch, Sr.
Marie Biehl Gray
Melvin M. Hollenbach
Eileen H. Hill
Clifford and Jean Riis
Dale M. Hollenbach
Horace and Prudy Mann
Doris O. Ritchings
Steven R. Graybill
Delores E. Hollenbaugh
Audrey S. Stroup
Wade and LeeAnn Martin and Family
Joel and Judy Minster
Michael and Susan Uremovich
Samuel W. and Roxanne Shane, Jr.
A. Preston and Brenda Van Deursen
Gordon and Susan Sommers
Arthur and Dorothy Wert
Stroudsburg High School Class of 1952
Donald L. Yost
Audrey S. Stroup
Harold and Mary Leta Biehl Horace and Prudy Mann
Robert M. Hollenbaugh
Robert G. Griffith
John R. Holton
Marguerite H. Griffith
Robert J. Holton
Lois C. Haas
Paul J. Hostettler
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Gregory P. Hostettler
Richard E. Haas
Regis and Lois Huber
Margaret I. Haas
Darren R. Huber
Charles and Noreen Leah
Scott and Mary Leah
thank you Joan Anne Leaver
Ryan A. Leaver
John Calvin Leinbach
Beverly B. Leinbach
Sophie Levendusky
Robert A. Zupanovich
Donald E. Levine
Marcia S. Levine
Harris Levine
Marcia S. Levine
Kay F. Lindt
George J. Lindt
William B. Long
Alice Y. Long
John D. Lucas
Shirley J. Lucas
Sarah Jean Luebbe
Harry C. Luebbe, Jr.
Thomas Lunger
Edward C. Kasten, Sr.
Ken and Kay Lyons
John and Sally Sinclair
Charles W. Martin, Sr.
Althea N. Martin
Thomas H. Martin
Elizabeth A. Martin
James R. Martz
James H. Thomas
Graydon C. Maxwell
Frederick Westcoat
Paul H. Mazerov
Frank M. Mauro, Jr.
Wesley E. McAfoose
Mary K. McAfoose
Andy McClain
Theresa A. McClain
Paris H. McKain
Jack Overbeck
John C. Rees
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Daniel Padezanin
Opal F. Riggle
Shirley M. McLucas
Richard J. McEwen
David L. Riggle
Frank and Kathryn Meloney
W. Robert Painter
Thomas F. Ringler
Louise M. Hutchinson
G. Marie Painter
Iris N. Ringler
Barbara A. Menear
John Nyce Patterson
Edgar A. Rippel
Donald E. Menear
Frederick H. Patterson
Christa E. Rippel
Frances B. Metzler
Lorranie C. Paul
Howard F. Rissmiller
Paul and Suzanne Flaig
Richard Paul
Bonita Y. Rissmiller
Jerry Migrala
Kathy A. Peifer
Stephen G. Robinson
Ginny K. Migrala
Kenneth R. Peifer
Wayne S. Robinson
Kermit Moore
Clarence N. Peters
Walter and Cleo Robinson
Mary Moore
Anna M. Peters
Wayne S. Robinson
Eliner Moran
Dale E. Peters
Emilio (Mel) Rodriguez
Paul and Norma Young
Paul and Eileen Peters
Erika Rodriguez
Foster D. Morgan
Russel E. Peters
Harold W. Rohlfing
Daniel M. Moser
Eva R. Peters
Brent and Mae Rohlfing
Jack H. Morton
David W. Phillips
Donald C. Rohrbach
Mary Jane Morton
Karren E. Scott
Joyce L. Rohrbach
Elaine G. Mosgrave
John and Helen Pitek
Richard Rosenberger
Charles and Louise Mosgrave
John M. Pitek
Dorothy J. Rosenberger
Elizabeth M. Mowrer
Horton M. Place
Jane E. Ross
Robert R. Mowrer, Jr.
Walter L. Jennings, Jr.
Joan N. Crawford
W. G. Mowry
Emerson B. Pletcher
Gregg Roth
Daniel G. Rose
Nellie M. Pletcher
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Frederick E. Muller, Sr.
Gary Alan Pletcher
Thomas F. Rothwell
Frederick E. Muller, Jr.
Robert and Geraldine Pletcher
Bruce and Ethel Joan Howarth
Stephen E. Muller
Charles E. Porter
Tom J. Ruby
Frederick E. and Isabelle Muller, Jr.
Larry F. Neal
Linda M. Neal
James C. Nickle
Samuel and Laura McElheny
Patricia A. Oatman
Edgar C. Oatman
Ronald and Thomas Oberholtzer
Douglas R. Ordean
William R. Oberholtzer
Thelma S. McDaniel
Ted Ostenreider
Norwood A. McDaniel, Sr.
Ruth U. Rees
G. Richard McLucas
Nancy M. McClure Stuart and Barbara Brown
Michael and Barbara Overbeck
Matthew J. Ordean Ronald and Margaret Moore
Charles E. Porter, Jr.
Susan M. Ruby
Homer O. Potter
Ross Rudy
Audrey M. Potter
William W. Rudy, III
Martha Rainer
Edward A. Sahli, Jr.
Lise M. Beasley
Lynda G. Sahli
Richard H. Ray, Sr.
Richard J. Salina
Rich and Anda Ray
Grace M. Salina
Paul C. Reber
Kevin Scheidemantle
Richard M. Reber
Clayton and Wanda Buck
Charles H. Reeder
Nevin E. Schellenberger
Robert G. Reeder
John N. Schellenberger
Robert J. Reeder
Paul W. Schmidt
Ruth G. Reeder
Marguerite A. Schmidt
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
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thank you MEMORIAL GIFTS Francis A. Schock
Jean A. Schock
Joanne E. Schoyer
Robert A. Schoyer
Howard T. Scott
Ethel S. Scott
Walter Dale Seese
Dorothy A. Seese
Thomas P. Semerjian
Sarkis Semerjian
James B. Shaffer
Sandra A. Shaffer
William C. Shellenberger, Sr.
William C. Shellenberger, Jr.
John G. Shollenberger
Mary R. Shollenberger
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shuller
Barry and Donna Zimmerman
Oliver C. Simmers, Sr.
Oliver and Mary Lou Simmers, Jr.
Raymond L. Sisk, Sr.
Raymond L. and Debbie Sisk, Jr.
Arthur and Violet Smith
Kenneth and Charlotte Renninger
Don E. Smith
Greg and Susan Bratton
Edward Finn
Betty Jane Lehman
Andrew and Irene Smolcynski
Donald L. Smith
B. Jane Smith
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Richard D. Smith, Sr.
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Georgia A. Smith
Norman L. Snyder
Dolores I. Snyder
Verna Soltis
David and Veronica Sims
Philip P. Stacy, Sr.
Richard P. Stacy
James William Stark
James and Frances Stark
Steve Robert Starr, Sr.
John A. Weaver
Linda L. Starr
Geraldine M. Weaver
Clarence W. Stevens, Jr.
Richard Weiler
Bruce W. Stevens
Charles and Susan Weiler
John C. Stoll
Todd A. Wert
Robert J. Stoll
Arthur and Dorothy Wert
William P. and Anne L. Stopp
Victor A. Westover
Charles W. Stopp
Louise D. Westover
Kenneth L. Strohm, Sr.
James H. Whitworth
Stuart and Barbara Brown
Audrey S. Stroup
Sally J. Wiechelt
Kenneth and Ruth Hollingsworth
James A. Stroup
Donald E. Williams
Andrew L. Neufer
Earl L. Wiechelt
George Boyd Tamski, Sr.
Donald L. Williams
Darla Lee Tamski
Debra Williams
Paul W. and Melba O. Tarr
Eugene D. Williams
Ricky N. Snyder
Barbara D. Williams
Thomas G. Taylor
David A. Wilson
Carol F. Taylor
Roland and Helen Turley
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Temme
Earl and Florence Wolf
Howard J. Temme, Sr.
Daniel G. Rose
Margaret E. Temme
Lester C. Wolf, Jr.
Howard J. Temme, Sr.
Stewart E. Wolf
Robert J. Theis
Emma M. Worthy
Robert J. Holton
Annamary E. Wolf
Edward C. Thompson
James G. Wyman
Marion F. Thompson
Roy E. Worthy
Emery G. Thurston
Melissa Yaffe
Jean E. Thurston
Ronald M. Stoof
Brian S. Timms
Robert E. Yohey
Donna L. Timms
Brian and Florence Yaffe
Todd and Laura
Archie B. Young
Anne B. Gray
Kail M. Yohey
Mary Troop
Ned F. Young
Robert and Rita Troop
James A. and Charm Young, Sr.
Eugene B. Tubbs
Charlotte Zagnojny
Roland and Helen Turley
Daniel and Christine Young
Mike P. Tumbas
Henry Zerphey
Robert and Milica Knepp
Alan and Elsie Saylor
James R. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Zimmerman
Bonnie M. Turner
Lloyd Tyson, Jr.
Jacquelin G. Tyson
Arlene Zerphey Barry and Donna Zimmerman
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 TOLLFREE, 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) 8254510. 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.
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MASONIC CHARITIES OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING One Masonic Drive • Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2219
MASONIC CHARITIES LOYALTY CLUB A convenient way to support the Masonic Children’s Home
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Consider becoming a member of this program, as donor Anthony Gatt (featured on page 8) has, to simplify and extend your support. Benefits include:
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Easier to fulfill charitable commitments
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Strengthens support for the organization’s mission
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Allows you to contribute even when you’re away
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Easier personal budgeting
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No more worrying about lost or stolen checks
Here’s how it works: You authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred directly from your checking account to our organization’s account monthly.
It is fast, safe and easy! In fact, it is less risky than checks, as it cannot be lost or stolen. The monthly electronic transfer or credit card charge will cost you NOTHING. We will give you proof of your donations at the end of the year for tax purposes, and your monthly bank statement or credit card statement will provide you with a record of transfer as additional proof of your donations. Of course, you can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying us in writing. But we believe that 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. To be part of the Masonic Charities Loyalty Club, check the box on the enclosed business reply envelope or call 800-599-6454 and we will mail you an authorization form.