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BRETHREN,

The year 2003 is here! Where did 2002 go? It went so fast; yet I feel a lot has been accomplished. I hope

each of you ended last year and began this one by enjoying a gloriou> and happy holiday season.

Grand Lodge activity in 2002 wound down with our December Quarterly Communication, which went well. II pleased me to receive many compli­ments, especially from our guests from other jurisdictions.

My theme for 2003 remains the same: "H.O.P.E. - Helping Others Pursue Excel­lence." I feel it's an important message and I have seen its impact at work through the year. But, Brethren, there's one area of con<:ern where we need to really put that empha!As to work. Our Blue lodges still face the problem of getting qualified members to fill the Stalions and Places. There still are Lodges thai have no alternative but to merge be<"""use too few Mem­bers are accepting the opportunity to serve with their Brethren - let alone stepping forward as leaders. I ' H.O.P.E. • we can overcome this quickly. We must!

As the New Year started, Grand Lodge established two new, golden oppor­tunities for philanthropy that I'm sure will be nenr and dear to the hearts of Pennsylvania Masons. "The Gold Book Society" and "The Philanthropic Society" have been created to give all of us the opportunity today to assure that per­manent funds for the preservation of the Masonic Temple in Philddelphia will be available for posterity. The Gold Book Society and the Philanthropic Soci­ety give us ways to provide for imporlant restoratio11s and vital preservations at our Masonic Temple. We must sec that lhis building is well maintained and fully preserved for those who come after us. In this issue of The Pennsy/vonoo Freemason, you will find inserted an easy-to-read, brief brochure explaining the purposes and benefits of the two Societies. lust slip it out of the magazine, read It, and take action to join one or both of the Societies. Please do it now.

Thinking of The Penmylvanio Freemason, with this issue we begin our 50th volume, which means we are in the year that will culminate in its golden anniwrsary. We're proud of our pubfiCation and I want to give a special thanks to the Freemason Com­mittee and the Editor for the job they are doing for Pennsylvania Freemasonry.

During 2002, I traveled north, south, east and west throughout Pennsylva11ia, vislted many of our Lodges, talked to many of you, and thoroughly enjoyed our fellowship together. bn't it great that we can live in a country where this hap­pens? Fellowship is so important today, certainly as important as it was decades ago -- maybe more so. It has been basic to our Fraternity since "day one."

Brethre11, we must appreclate and preserve our proud heritage, uphold the dig­nity of Freemasonry with renewed enthusiasm, cherish the traditions that n\ilde us great, and - above all - take on the respon~bility and stewardship for our Fr~terni­ty throughout this great lurisdiction. Oy doing that, we can ... we will ... we must pass along a sound Fraternity to the future gener•tions of worthy Brethren.

With everyone's continued support in 2003 and beyond, our H.O.P.E. will be strong. We will excel.

May you have smooth saili11g in all you do. And, God Ble~s America!

Sincerely and Fraternally, ra. Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Grand Master

InsidE This Issue

FEATURES The R.W. Grand Mastel's

Word To The Craft.. ............................. 2

Preserving the Heritage of Freemasonry .. 3

Prese<Vation of Monuments Committee Work!. to Anure Mtmorial1' Pre~rvalion ........ 4

The Masonic Monuments of PA .............. 6

It's Time, <>per~llon Re><ut/Roc0Wf)l .............. 8

Treasures of the Temple .......................... 9

Digest of Dtmions Amendments ........... 1 0

Did You Know .................................. ..... IO

Friend to Friend Commemorative ......... 12

Sewickley Residents Ready to Move in .. 14

Assisted Living at the Masonic Homes .. 15

Retirement Uving Seminars Coming ..... 16

Masonic llomes Admissions Policy ........ 17

Masoni< Youth Notes ............................ 19

Masons of Note ..................................... 20

R.W. Grand Master's Calendar ............... 21

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-Preserving the Heritage of Freemasonry Across l'ennsylvanid, from Olde Ci ty in Philadelphia, Site of the Mason ic lcmple circa 1867

through histori<' Viilley Forge ilnd Getty~llurg and on tn the Pittsburgh area. neiirly three ccmurle~ uf Masonic hl•tory arc reflected from stately buildings, ~tatues, and monuntt:nt).

The Jll.t>Onic Temple In Philade lphia, the "ho me" for l'ennsylv:u1ia Freemasons Mltl the laeaclquarw rs for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania- the oldest Ma<onlc Juri>­diction in America- ranks among the top of the list. The magnificent lcmple Is unlike anything else In the 11ation, or even the world, according to architec ts a11d artists, structur;tl engineers, and scho la rs. Not only Is this gra11d >tructurc recogni1ed as one of the wonders of the Mason­ic world, but also it I> rightfully entered on the Nationdl Register of HI\IOric She~ and 1he National Register of Hi~­toric i\rchlieCIIJI'C,

Though It was amids t difficult post Civil War economic times, preparatory 10 the purchaw of a site for a new MaS<mlc 'lcmple, Samuel C. Perkins, then R.W. Senior <~rand Watden and a member of the l}u ild ing Committ~'l!, confldcn ily reported to the Grand Lodge u 11 April 7, 1869:

"There arc doubtlcs~ milny o f the Brethr~n who would be glad w contribute according to their means to this c herishl'<l enterprise ... the noble stru~'lur~. whose ma,. s lve and ~olld proportions will be a t once an ornamen t tn the City, and an enduring monument of the dign ity and power of the Right Wor~hipful Grand Lodge of 1:ree and Accepted Masons of J><'nnsylvania and Mawnlc Jurisdic­tion thereunto belonging, and of the eterna l principles of the Fratcrnliy under the who le C<u1opy of lle;twn."

Brother Perkins w:1s rlgiH. Thruush faith, dedication, detenninatlon, and IIKal acuity, those Masonic Brethren made the Masonic ' lemple a reality. It had been in 1867 that the Grand Lodge purchased the site, a fu ll c ity block measuring 148 hy 245 feet at Broad and Filbert Streets, for .S 155,000. It< Cornerstone wa~ laid on St. j ohn the Sap­list's Day, ju11c 24, 1868, and the Masonic Temple wa~ dedicated on Sept. 26, 1873, the 87th anniversary of the lndepcndc11ce of the Gnu od Lodge .

The Brethren planning and building for the future of Freemasonry in l'enn~ylvania were foresighted and fM· •ighted in acquiring a choice properly that wa> then a en~ I yMd ntlhe out~r reaches of center ci ty. With in a few years, l'hlladclph ia's City Ha ll was under construction across the street. Through nearly a century and a half, the history, culture, and heritage of the Masonic Temple and City have stood forth as prime historical landmark' in Philadelph ia.

There I> an interesting descriptive booklet (c. 1954) that really is an extensive, well-written tour guide of the Masonic !Cmple by Rro. Robert J. Angney, I'.M., Philadel­phia Lodge No. 72 (now Philadelphia-Potter Lodge No . 72), who Is Iden ti fied ns "Officl:tl Guitlc." The 32-pagc, pocket-sl1c publication that wa~ approved and autho­rized by Kalph M. Lehr, R.W. Grand Master (1954-1955) details the <tory of the Masonic l'cmplc from the >ito: selectinn to the completion of the sr lendorous interior.

1\ro. i\ngncy reported: "The choice of the a rchitect to plan and carry out the imvurt:mt work of cnnstructinr; a building desirable and suited for a Masonic Temple was decided by a competiti,•e plan .... The unanimous choice of the Committee were (sic) lhc plans submitted b)• 1\rother james II . Windrim," ynung m<tn 27 years of uge, who, ... was Ma>ttr of l'hilad<'lphia Lodge No. 72 when tht' Temple wa> dl'<licated on September 26, 1873."

Tile magnificence of th(' lnterinr decor ha~ long bl-en widely p rocl.,ilned and the histo ry, cultu re, trad it ions, and hcrita~;e of f-reemasonry permeating the sev~n lodge room>, halls, Ltbrary and Mu5eum, and function rooms arc world-renowned. llro. 1\ngney's de~uiplion a> to how that cmue to be Is qul1c in teresting. lie reports:

"Short ly after the dcdiC<Ition, the members of the Fra­ternity formed the i\rr Association, with the object of dcc­or~tlnl) and embt'lll•hing the various halls, giving lhcm arti>tlc, historic, and Masonic beauty. The funtls for the purpo~c being supplied by its mcmb<!rs from ann ual dues of moe dollar each, contributions front lndividtwls and from the various Masonic bodic~ meeting In the Temple . Its purpose, as stated, was to b<!autify, to dignify, to vivi­fy the cold, dead walls, nakl'<l pillars, ;u1d blank ceilings, so th:tt they m igh t speak through the mysllc symhoh und historic figures which adorn them, ;mel thus teach Frttma.onry to the eye, while its ritualistic ceremonies teach It to both the eye ami the car and through thcn1 to the understanding and the heart.

" I low faithfu lly our Masonic ancestor~ carried out the complctio11 of the prophetic vision or Brother V<tux (R.W.G.M. Richard Vaux, 11\611-69) dnd the ambitious plans of the Art i\s>ociation 1' pla in ly vi~lblc to those who have eyes to sec."

Each year, >evcral thousand visitor~. Masons and their familic>, and the puhllc tour the grand Masonic Temple. Excellent audio-vhual tou~ of the Masonic Temple arc available by visiting thl' w~IJ site of the Grand Lodge at www.pagrandlodgr.org. A full-color descriptive booklet, MtJ.>onlc Temple, 1'/Jiltulelp/ritt, Is available for purcha~c on­line from the Gift Shop at the web site address.

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Preservation of M.011 umcnts Committee \Y01·ks to Assure PJ·eseJ·vaLion of Memorials

The tenets, principles, heritage, and pride of the Masonic Fraternity

emanate from statues and monuments across the state that were p laced and present­ed by the Grand Lodge on beha If of the Freemasons of Pe•lmylvania.

There are six Brethren dedi­cated to as>uring that tho~e hi>toric statues and monu­ments are maintained and pre­served. They make up the Grand Lodge Committee on Preservation of Monuments

Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W.P.G.M.

led by edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W.P.G.M., who has been the Chairman since its authorization in 1999.

Mtcr a statue, monument, or structure is given us a gift, its maintenance and preservation is the responsibility of the rt•cipicnt. Freemasons want to assure that they arc properly maintained and continue to reflect their Mason· ic rclallomhips with dignity. Each memorial Is unique, so specific and detailed maintenance Is required for Its preservation. ~.1ch Commlltt'e member Inspects, discuss· es, and heirs assure that pro~r care and maintt'nance arc provided.

l;ach Committee member resides near his assigned monument or stnocturc and devotes many hours 10 this activity. F.ach has developed a "working relationship" with the management of the host organi7..ation or emity. With the approval of the R.W. Grand Master and elected Grand l.odge Officers, funds to maintain and preserve each of the s ites usually are provided £rom the Masonic Charities Fund that resLLits primarily from contributions.

George Washington at Prayer

john B. 1,1w, I'.M., Thomson Lodge No. 340, l'aoli, tracks and repO<ts on the condition of the George Washington at Prayer Monument overlooking the Congressional Medal of Honor Grove on the grounds of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. That monument was presented to the Freedoms Foundation by the Grand LodgeofPenmylvaniil In 1967 J t 1' La nu () ln • . w, ...... . and rededicated in ceremonies for the 25th anniversary in 1992.

Bro. l.aw frequently visits the site, conferring with the management at J' rcedoms Poundation, and meeting wlth the contractors to review the work as they maintain and

refurbish the statue. He commented, "Being involved in the restoration of this monument has been a great educa­tional expNience. I had the opportunity to talk with ex~rt~ in the art field."

An extensive maintenance program was carried out at the site during th~ past Summer and Fall. In addition, a new wayside display with audio explains the significance of the George Washington at l'raycr Monument, especial­ly noting the relationship of the Pat her of Our Country with Masonry.

Uenjamiu Franklin ­Craftsman

Daniel J. Hinds, P.M., Covenant-Excelsior Lodge No. 456, Philadelphia, Superinten­dent of the Masonic 'l'emple in Philadelphia, reports on the condition of the Benjamin Franklin - Craftsman Monu· ment. The statue, which was given to the City of Phi ladel­phia, Is located on the north· west corner of llroad St. and john E Kennedy lllvd., directly across the street from the Masonic Temple. Bro. Hinds

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inspects the statue periodic.1lly and works v~ry closely with th~ City of Philadelphia's Preservation Committee 10 mak~ certain that It is prop~rly maintained.

There is a duplicate momunent of Brother Franklin -Crahsman located near the Freemasons C1dtural CentN at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, which is main· taincd by that facility.

Friend to Friend MllSonic Memorial

john F. Schwartz, P.M., Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336, Get­tysburg, reviews and inspects the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument in the National Cemetery Annex of the Gettysburg National Mili­tary Park. The monument and facilities, along with landscap· ing improvemen ts, were dedi· cated and contributed to the National Park Service in !993. The Friend to Friend Monu­ment is the first of its kind

John F. Schwartz, P.M.

ever granted permission to be presented to the National Park Service. It a lso is the first monument at Gettysbu rg National Military Park to have the patina coloring of the principal figures portrayed by the statue. During 2002, Rro. Schwartz Invested considerable time and talent while cxten~lve work was accomplished to restore the origina l patina.

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Na tional Park Service. Only the income from that Trust can be used for maintenance. Bro. Schwartz's efforts and concern have fostered wonderful support and coopera­tion from the management at the Gettysburg National Milltary Park in maintaining the facility and periodically lighth'g the monument.

The Washington National Memorial Arch and the FreemllSons Memodal Monument

William L. Klngsbuty, P.M., Melita Lodge No. 295, Philadelphia, reviews and inspects the condition of the rcconsHucted Nationa l Memo· ria I A rcll on:.;t:.:.:.:;~~:.:.:.:::..:.:.::..:.:.~~

I•avilion at VA Medical Center

William M. Kratzenberg, P.D.D.G.M., inspects and reports on the condition and improvements to the struc­tures and Masonic monu­ment at the Veterans Admin­Istration Medical Center in Aspinwall, north of l'ltts­burgh. The Grand Lodge of l'ennsylvanla cnn~tructcd

and contributed a recreational Willirun M.l<ratl.t!uberg. pavilion, improved Iandscap· P.D.D.G.M. ing, and placed a monument there In 1999. Bro. Kratzenberg has developed a close working relationship '"ilh the Administration and goes to the VA Medical Center regularly to in>pect the improvements and to visit with the veterans.

A Useful, Time Saving Servic:e The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania's web site includes

two very useful tools for Pennsylvania Masom who are in need of information. Both can be found by clicking on the appropriate buttons located on the home page at www.pagrandlodge.org.

The Masonic Library and Museum has undergone a cyber "face. Jift' and includes more pictures of the fasci­nating artifacts on display in the Grand Lodge Museum. This is an excellent way to learn about the richness of Masonic history that has been preserved for future gener· ations. Also provided is an opportunity to become a con. tributing member of the Masonic Llbraty and Museum. If we don't preserve and write our history, who will?

80-Year Certificate for Mason, 102 Eighty years ;ogo, on Nov. 14, 1922, Bro. E. Paul

Long, then 21 years of age, was entered in Henodon Lodge No. 702. lie w;os passed to the Dcgrl'i' of a fel­low Craft Mason nn J;on . 9, 192:1, ;ond raised to the l)cgrcc o f a Master Mason on Feb. J:l. Recognizing his 1:10 years as a Mason, Willi am It Swinehart, D.D.G.M., 46th Masonic District (right) and David L.

Reiner, W.M., llcrndon Lodge, presented a framed Certifica te of Recogn ition to Bro. Long. At 102, he con· ti nues to be an iiCtive Mason, especia ll y faithfu lly au ending tl1e Tall Cedars meet ings near his home.

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WashingLon aL Prayer Statue lmpressive and Inspirational

The impressive nine-foot bronze statue of George Washington at Prayer at the Freedoms Foundation vividly portrays the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man in which the heritage of Pennsylvania Freemasonry is imbedded. Robert E. Deyoe, the R.W.G.M. in 1966, autho· rlzed the statue to I~ sculpted by the world-renowned artist-sculptor, Don· aid l)cl,uc, of Leonard, NJ, to stand at the entrance to The Congressional Medal of Honor Grove at th~ Free· doms Foundation at Valley Forge.

llro. Deyoe said: "It was at Valley Forge that llro. Washington and the remnants of his army suffered through thE' bitter winter or 1777-78 in order to obtain freedom. The hero· ic spirit and devotion to freed om which burned in the hearts of Bro. Washington's Army must again be arouS<.-d in the hearts of our people .... "

At the Dedication on Sept. 9. 1967, the Chairman of the Directors of the Freedoms Foundation proclaimed: " ... that all the world may come to see the devotion which we hold for George Washington. the Father of our Country, <md may God b less the Masons of Pennsylvania, who have made all this possible."

During 1976 when the nation was celebrating the lliccntennlal, Pennsyl­vania l' rccmasnns held four lliccnten­nlal Day Ceremonies, the Jasl of which was at the l'recdoms Founda· lion at Valley l'orgc. Despite the worst October storms in history to that time, John L. McC1in, ltW.G.M., led more

"George Washing to n at Prayer" presents a striking pose aga inst the waning la te afternoon sunlight of a n earl y Winte r's sky.

than 1,000 persons In a wreath-laying at the statue. The howli ng ga les and sheets of rain on Oct. 9 forced cere· monies to be moved inside. l'ortu· nately, later the rain paused to permit the wreath· laying.

A quarter of a cemury after the original dedication, Pennsylvania Freemasons refurbished the statue and on Sept. S, 1992, R.W. Grand Master Edward II. Fowler, Jr. and the Grand Lodge officers conducted well· attended re-dedication and wreath· laying ceremonies. At that rime, Grand Lodge had an audio wayside display insta lled that provides visi­tors with a taped message about Bro. Washin&>ton.

The cover of I he Bicentennia l Ded ic.'at ion Day p rogram presenletl a d ramatic picture of the George Washington at Prdyer statue.

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The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge

Almost 9 1 years ago, in March 1912, ground was broken for the construction or" ... a memorial arch with in Va lley Forge Park, in com­memoration of the patriotism dis· played and the suffering endured by Gen. George Washington, his offi­cers and men." Completion was delayed to wait for funding. The Na tional Memoria l Arth was dedita t· eel on June 19,1917.

The 60-foot high, 49-foot by 18· foot granite Arch was designed as a simplified version of the Triumphal Arch of Titus in Rome. On the inner walls of I he Arch are bronze p laques with the names of the general offi­cers at Va lley forge.

The National Memoria l Arch stood for more than flO years until It was closed to the public for safety reasons. The Masons of Pennsylvania deter­m ined to preserve the Arch in the grandeu r it deserves and on Mar. 15, 1996, R. W. Grand Master Edward 0. Weisser signed an agreement with the National Park Service at Valley Forge for a restoration proje<:t. On Aug. 24, 1997, the Grand Lodge unveiled the restored National Memorial Arch.

At the base of the American flagpole facing the Arch, the Grand Lodge also erected a new monument that pays tribute to Bro. George Washington and the J:reemasons who were among the soldiers of his Continental Army encamped there In 1777-78.

Friend to Friend. A Brotherhood Undhrided

llro the r Bi ng ham coming to tbe a id o f Bro ther Armistead is po rtrayed in the Friend to f riend Statue a t Gettysburg.

The "Friend to Friend, a Brotherhood Undivided" statue and Its arcing granite "Wall of States" in the National Cemetery t\nnex at Gettysburg honors all Freemasons who fought in all the wars and conOicts of the country.

The larger-than-life figures created by the noted sculptor, llro. Ron 1\mlson, of Cai ro, NY, portray Union Captain and Brother 1-lenry Bingham coming to the aid of Confederate Genera l and Brother Lewis Armistead during Pickett's charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. II stands as a lasting tribute to the bonds of Brotherhood that transcend political differences and the emotions of war.

The scene portrays the moment when Gen. Armis· tead was being carried to medical aid and b)• chance encountered Capt. Bingham, who was an Aide to Union Major General and Brother Winfield S. Han· cock. Confederate General Armistead, long a friend of Gen. Hancock, though then on opposite sides in the War, asked Capt. Bingham to relay a message of regret to his old friend and entrusted h is personal effects to lhe Captain. Gen. Armistead d ied two days later.

In this 1993 picture, the scu lp tor, Bro. Ro n Tunison (background), is at work c rafting the Friend to Friend sta tue.

Production Resumed on Limited Colleclihlcs of' Fl'i<'nd to Fl·icnd Monumelll ~ l otlcls

Product1on of the balance of the limited edition "American Pewter" model sculptures of the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial Monument has been re~tuned to commemorate the tenth anniversary ln 2003 of the dedication of the spectacular full-si7.e statue In the National Military Cemetery at (;ettyshurg.

When authorizing the resumption or production of the col­lectible model, ' Friend to Friend - A Brotherhood Undivided," Ma,·vin 1\. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Grand Master, nott.'ll that only a restricted number can be produced at this time. He explained that, when first ISsued In 1993, production of the col· Jectible model was limited to 5.000 pieces. The balance of the 5,000 ·American l'ewtcr' edition is now being made available.

When you fltU'Chase one of these sculptures, you will own one of only 5,000 that will ever be issued. Furthermore, a gen· erou~ portion of the price for liliS colle<:tible is going toward raising nt'eded funds for the Masonic Temple and Monument !>reservation Pund. To own and display lilts "piece of Masonic llistory; see pages 12 and 13 to reserve your sculpture from among this limited production.

Freemasons Pa,~lion and Monument aL Pittsburgh Area VA Medical Center

On Armed Forces Day, May 15, 1999, the Freemasons of Penu· sylvania honored all veterans who served this great country by presenting a new, fully equipped, 3,000-square-foot ;:reemasons l'avillon with an additional 1,400-square-foot patio and a mon· umcnt in a landscaped area of the Veterans Adm inistration Medical Center at Aspinwall, north of Pittsburgh.

The facility and its equipment provides a place for residents of the VA hospital and their fami lies to visit, an outdoor p lace for entertainment, and a focal point for special activities.

In the dedication oration, R.W. Grand Master james 1 .. Ernette said, "We cannot, must not, and will not ever forget those whose ctcdlcatlon and fortitude sustained liberty and jus­tice for us l'luough more than two centuries. Our veterans arc specia l people to whom we will be forever grateful."

Benjamin Franklin Craftsman llrother •Benjamin I ranklin Cr,tfhman" is the lwrolc

tOntcrnporary brntll<' ~l1Jlpture dlrt•ctly across till' \lrCCI from the front door of thc Mawnlc il'mple on the north· ""'t corner of Bru.td St. and john ~- Kennedy KIHI. in l'hil,tddphia. The \tatue. which \hnw~ a young lr.m~lin m the procc~~ of printing on a hand prc~s. was ~utlptt'tl by Jo..cph Brown 111 hi\ studio In l'rlmcton, N.J.

lite Grand Lodg<• of Penm)•lvania commisslortt'(l the work and presented lito the City on june 24, 1981 <" a fea­ture of the mcmor,thlc five-day cdehr.uion comnwmur:u ­ing the 250 yea!\ of hccma'IOnr} in l'crm~)'h'ania. \ccord­lng to repom, a -~·a of propl<' .tpplauded the gigantic parade led by R.\\. (dall(l Master jo">eph [. Trate along the lknjamln Fran~litl l',lfkway to the Ma~onic Temple that pi<'(Clil'd 1 he prc'\'rttatlon of the ~ulpture to ell y offlclaK"

An ldcntil:al \tUipturc is in front of the Freema~on< Cultu~<ll Center untltt' ground-. of the \ilasontc !lome< at lllt.tlwthtown.

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tures the ~culptor, jo~eph Brown (left) ~bowing his working rnodet of the )Culpt urc to R.W. Grand Master joseph ll. 1 rate.

1\ ~~Benjamin I ranklin - CrilfU•nan'' statue Is nero"~~"' the street from the Ma50nic temple In l'hlladclphia and a second one bin front of the ~recmasom Cnltur­at Center at the Masonic Horn~ at F.llzatxthtown.

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IT'S TIME. By John E. Adams, Jr .. Membership Chatrtnan

Have you accepted the Operation Rescue/ Recov­ery challenge placed upon the trestle board by Grand Master Cunningham? Has your Lodge held a "Friend-to-Friend' program as recommended?

Since Solomon II was Introduced zo years ago, Grand Mas­ters have tried to reverse the devastating de<line in member­ship. Those efforts afforded moderate success, but were met with mixed reactions by the Members.

Each program was excellent. Dedicated and concerned Brethren worked diligen11y to carry forth the designs upon the trestle board. Unfortunately, their efforts were not fully accept­ed by 100% of the Members. Negative responses ranged from "We never did it that way before' to ' It's solicitation.'

It's time fOI' each M.1son to be concerned about the scrtom­ness of the situation. Here are the facts: Membership in Penn­sylvania peaked in 1960 at2S7,91 Sand since then has declined stedclily. The membership as of Dec. 6, 2002 was 134,396, ··a toss of 123,519, or a 48% decline.

lodges are merging at a rapid pace. Twelve surrendered theor Warrants during 200·1. In 2002, another six lodges sur­rendered their Warrants. Presently there are 456 Slue lodges in Pennsylvania. There are reasons lor mergers, such as finan­cial circumstances brought on by declining membership and increased operating expenses. Another is lack of competent and dedicated leadership because too many Brethren seek titles, but are not willing to furnish the required leadership. We need to become more concerned as to why l11ere are so many resignations and suspensions for non-payment of dues. 1 he apathy among the Brethren who have fallen by the way­side Is dllficult to explain.

~lere are statistics as of Dec. 13, 2002: Elected to Mem­bership - SS2; Initiations - 1,964; Restorations - 378; Members Deceased - 3,380; Members Expelled - 4; Mem­bers Resigned - 504; Members Suspended - 1,618; and Net loss for 2002 -2,612.

On Dec. 28, 2001, R.W.Grand Master Marvin A. Cunning­ham, Sr., introduced 'Operation Rescue/Recovery' to stem the tide or the declining membership in Pennsylvania . This simplified approach to spreading the tight of Freemasonry is the challenge sel forth for our Symbohc Lodges

IT'S TIME... let's do the job! Ask your new Worshipful Master when the next ' Friend to Frie nd" program is sch ed ­uled for your lodge.

DeMolay Induction Honors Grand Master Twenty-five young men were inducted Dec. 7 into the

Order of DeMolay in ceremonies in Memorial Hall at the Masonic Conference Center, Elizabethtown, honoring the Right Worshipful Grand Master, Marvin A. Cunning­ham, Sr. Members of the class represented DeMolay Chapters lrom Allentown, Butler, Chambersburg, Columbia, Elizabethtown, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Prospect Park, and Scranton.

llt-mod(•ling at Masonk Eastern Star· Home-East

A remodeling project is being planned lor the Masonic Eastern Star Home-East for 2003. Many new changes are being planned for the facility, including new wJtl coverings, carpet, new bathroom doors, and an upgrading of the heat­tng, ventilabon, and air condi­tlonmg system to be more responsive to residents' needs. Details on how to support this excthng project are available through the Offtce of Gift Plan­ning at 1 (800) 599-6454. Ask to speak to Bro. john R. McFadden, Director ol Gift Planning-East Region or Bro. Alvin H. Blitz, Esq., Chief Direc­tor of Gift Piilnning

A Sign of Support for Youth

Thts is one of two signs King David Lodge No. 763, Kingston, purchased for the community baseball fields. Hugh E. Williams, Jr., D.D.G.M., 12th Masomc Dostnct, satd that the Lodge's efforts tn the programs of The Pennsylvania Masonic roundation for Children show that "Masons Care About Chil­dren" and actively support the youth of the community in par­ticipating in sports instead of drugs and alcohol.

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The Mnsortl c Librat)' <111\1 Mu~cum of Pennsylvania is fortuuatl' to have In its po~~c~~lon a fine tollection or Masonic Chlnew export porcelain. rhis collection, consis ting of punch howls, toddy jugs, and mugs, pro­vides :t glimpse of the relationship between Phll~delphlans ;~nd the China trade or the late 16th and early 19th centuries. Many o f the items produced for tradl' with the West WNC Crl'ated specifically with the western market in mind; m:my porcelains depicted biblicnl scenes, land)capc•, a old copies or popu lar West~rn engravings. A wealthy patron could have his porcelain designed to suit hi• individual taste. Such de•igns ort~n featured personal coats uf MiltS and the ~urn a me of the respl>clivc patron, as well as the symbols of a !'ar­ticular group with whom the patron was affiliat~d. A wonderful exa mple of this l)' pc nf export porcelain Is the Uniun Lodge p11 nch howJl.

The Union Lodge punch bowl, measuring 9•/l" in height with a diameter of 21•/:". was pre~cnted to Union Lodge No. 121 (Philadelphia) in 1812 as a gift of gra tlt ude from Brothers Ca leb Ash and Henry Toland, Jr. 1\pp.1rently llrotht>rs Ash and Toland had been instrumental in the ucalion of Union Lodge No. 121, but were called abroad (the loca tion b n ul known) before they could si~ll the petition to the Grand Lodge o f l'enmylvania in November of 1810, when U11ion Lodge No. 121 was c~tabllshcd. Upon their return to l'cllmylvania in 1812, Brothers Ash anc.l ' lh land petitiurtcd Union

Lodge No. 12 1 to admit them as foun­dation mem­ber~. I heir f~CJIICSt was

grJntt>d, and to ~hO\\ their apprl'('l,l· tion. the two men pre..entt'<l till' Lodge with a "IMg~ handsome China bowl"' (excerpt from looge minute' tl.ticd April I 6, 1812).

'I he punch bowl h intricate!)' dt•co· ratt'tl with MJ>onic S)·ntbol\ in >hades of ponl., grt'Cn, blue. purpk. vcpla. orange. ~nd blac~ enJilld and ~ilding. The ltllerlor of the howl ha' Ml ail­\t'Cing <')eat 1he centerJ. Around the rim of the hll erim is a band of shell~, ~c,lwl'ed, anc.l t:or,ll, frnm which hang beaded ft~IOCIII\ terminating in coral ctu~te~. 011 tlw e~terior of the bowl are two OJliXl"-'<1 <lx-slded sta~ lmcrlbed Union I oc.tge No. 121. fietwt'l'n the two >tar> on Ofl(>O<Itc side' arc l\lasonic >ymiJo" <urmounted b)' an all-seeing ey~ Most of the symbols are easily identi­fied, such as the \quare and Corn­pa<~<, !,('vel, coffin, and the three candies representing the three le,~cr

liglm. It I< interesting tel

note how the Chlnc\C arti<t Interpreted certain \lasonic symbols. the mosaic til('<., traditional ty rendered in colors of black ,111d wh ile, a l't' al'\· thctlcally plea<in!l in

>epi• tone~. 1 he sprig of ,l(.tela re~mblcs trw~ often found in < ht­n e•e landscape paU1tings, and the children at Chanty\ lap only lllu\· lflltC how )tntngc We,tcrn fCIIIllfC\

rnu<t have appeared to the Chine\l'4 .

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AmcndmenlS Lo Digest of Decisions AI'e liTIIJOI'lanL

For All Masons Since amendments to the Digest of Decisions are

read during the Stated Meetings of all Pennsylvania Lodges, those Masons in attendance can be cur­rent in their knowledge of Masonic policy, proce­dures, directives, protocol, etc. It is equally impor­tant that those Brethren unable to attend a meeting are aware or the information. Every Lodge Secretary has a current copy of the Digest of Decisions available for detailed intom1ation.

Here are summaries of the most recent ,,mendments to the Digest of Decisions.

Masonic Dress Further Defined An amendment to Article 60.1 of the Digest of

DecisiOtl further defines details of Masonic dress, especially noting that the white formal shirt must have a plain collar, not a wing-tip style. The amended paragraph defining Masonic Dress is:

60.1 The Masonic Dress of Lodge Officers, with the exception of U1e Worshipful Master (or Acting Worshipful Master), can be tuxedo coat, black vest, black tie, black shoes and white gloves; or it can be tail coat, black vest, black tie, black shoes and white gloves. The dress of Grand Lodge Elect­ed Officers, Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Appointed Officers (other than Grand Chaplains), District Deputy Grand Masters, Past District Deputy Grand Masters and Worshipful Masters (or Acting Worshipful Masters), will be tail coat, black vest, black tie, black shoes and white gloves. Shirts which are to be wom with Masonic dress must be white in color, plain collar (JJ.QU!;i_o.g...s.ly_le) and may have a pleated bosom, but It is no.Lto be ruf­fted either at bosom or cuffs. The Grand Master and Worshipful Masters (or Acting Worshipful Masters) will wear the high black hat. The gloves are to r.ontain no emblem of any type.

End to M11tchlng Charity Grants By amendment to Article 20.4 of the Digest of

Decisions, the Matching Charity Grants program was terminated effective the end of 2001 .

Restoration of Non-Proficiency Suspensions A Mason who had been newly-made prior to

1996 and had been suspended for non-profi­ciency prior to the 1996 removal of the profi­ciency requirements for advancement now may be restored to membership as a result of the recent amendment ro Article 94.9 of the Digest of Decisions. If he is desirous of restoration he must apply in writing to the Lodge in which he was suspended to request the suspension be removed. The requirements and actions of the Lodge are defined in the amended Article 94.9 of the Digest of DI!Cisions that is always available from the Secretary of your Lodge.

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Who Arc Mcmbcn of Grnud Lodge? The first tim~ somt> Pennsylvania Freemasons attend a Commu­

nication of the Grand Lodge of Penrtsylvania, they arc curious as to why th~y are direc-ted to sign a visitor's slip and not a member's ;lip and why they are not eligible to vote in Grand Lodge. Not every Pennsylvania Freemason is a member of the Grand Lodge.

Article 3.01 of the llhim1m Rczon defines the composllion of the Gnmd Lodge to be: " ... the Grand Officers, l'asr Grand Masters, Past Deputy Grand Masters, Past Grand Wardens by two years of service, Past Grand Treasu rers and Past Grand Secretarit>s by six years of service, (and the following of Subord inate Lodges') l'asr Masters by one year's service, and Masters and Wardens of all Lodges lawfully warranted and du ly constituted by it, and under lis jurl~dlcllon."

Simply sta ted, Masons who are not nwmbers of the Grand Lodge as defined In rile Af•imtm flezun, are invited and as wel­come ro Grand Lodge Communications as visitors, just as the)• regularly visit from one Blue Lodge to another.

{Source: Tile Ahlman Rezon (updatl'll ttl Mtlfch 2001). •J>nri•ll-1/tetifal rfarifimtion, •ami the (ulftJwiug o(Sulxmlfnate t.odges• mtdetl (or tflis expftmation.f

Faith and SttJ>port KCJil Work Going on M8$0nic Temple In March of 1869, neal'iy a year after the laying of the Corner­

st~nc for the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, the Building Com­nllttCC " .. . contemplated the ces>ation of all active operations upon the new Masonic Temple except ... (to) square up the work, put the property and adjacent streets and sidewalks in a good and safe cond ition, ... until the sum of S2SO,OOO shall have accumu­lated in the Building Fund."

Fortunately, that cessation never occurred. (~rand Lodge was convinced of the enthusiasm ;md support of the llrerhren across the jurisdiction and, with an abiding faith In fraternal dedication ami fiscal creativity, the Building Committee determined to con­tinue the construction. The results verify that the Brethren '"ere overwhelmingly responsive.

Source: flepart a( tlte Bui/tliu,~ Cmmtllltfe o(Temple eutitlecl "IN fiE. BUILDfNG Tlf£ TEMI'l.£, From the Miuures, • April 7, J869.

Oual Membership Is a Speciflc Number Dual membership has been permissihlc In Pennsylvania since the

adoption Dec. I, 1993 of Article 19.09 in the Af1iuum fla.crt. "Dual" means h''O and that limitation Is cited in Article 19.09, a~ follows:

"A member of a Lodge In this jurisdiction is permitted to be at the same time a member of one other Lodge either in thi~ or in anoth­er jurlsclicrion. A member of a Lodge in another Jurisdiction may be at the same time a member of one Lodge in this Jurisdiction .... "

Un less he formerly hdd primary membership in Pennsylvania, the petitioner for dua l membership must be a resident of Pennsyl­vania if his primary membership (now) i~ in another Jurisdiction. (In th?t case) his fonncr Pennsylvania Blue Lodge is the on ly J.odge to whtch he may appl)' for dual membership in a secondary Lodge.

/Sources: The Ahiman Rczon (llfJtlatetflil Marrlt 2001 ( ' Empltasls o( •oue• added (ur tllis exJJIIIlllltiau) tmd Tl1e Secretary's Mamlfli.J

Wardens, Sr. Deacons Seminars in 2003

The Grand Lodge Masonic Edu­cation Committee will be conduct­ing seminars and training sessions for junior and Senior Wardens and Senior Deacons across the Com­monwealth on the fo llowing dates in 2003: Region 1 March 8

Region 2 February 22 Region 3 March 15 Region 4 March 29 Region 5 April 5

A "Thousand" Apologies for Omission In a letter dated Nov. S, 21KJ2, the

ltW. (;rand Treasurer o f the Order of the Golden Chain, noted an error of omission that appeared in the Dec. 27, 200 1, Special Inaugural J;:d ition of "11tr l't~~IIISylwmirl l'remwson (Vol. XLV III , l'af:c 16). The word "thou­sand" w<tS omitted. The sentence regMding the plan ting of trees in Israel should have been:

"Also, through the generos.ity of the members, along with thei r fami­lies and friends, four forests of more than forty thousand trees have been planted in Israel."

Brothers Blamick: A Family That Serves

Through 2002 in McKeesport Lodge No. 641, Brothers Blamick occupied the stations in the East, West, and South. On Dec. 27, Mark 0. Blamick, then-W. M. (center), became a P.M., succeeded by his father, Joseph E., then-S.W. (left), a 50-year member. Bro. Mark's uncle, Robert S. Blamick, was the J.W. The three Blamicks served their country as well: Mark, in the Army occupa­tional forces in Germany; Robert, first as a civilian repairing ships at Pearl Harbor, then in an Army chemical mortar battalion in W.W. II; and joseph, in the Navy aboard a cruiser in the South Pacific.

Comnusstoned by R. \'0'. Grand Ma>tcr NlaiVit\ A. Cunningham, Sr., ror the December 2002 Quancrly, thiS one of a kmd c..cranlic model of the i\1ao:;onic Temple'"'" 1nter10r hghung can be youl"l. A wonderful aclclitinn to one\ t'vla•onic collection, the 7" long x 5' wade 1< g• h1gh model h. mc.:ti<.:ulou,ly

rendered and beautiful­ly pamtcd to capture: the wonderful architec­tural deta•ls of the Ma~oni(. Tcrnplc: Priced at $49.95 (111cluding tax ~ncl ~ht f)•

pinl!), the Mosonic T(·mplc model will be a lrea<ured he~tloom for years to <::omc. Cunh1t.l the Gift Shor> ol The Masonic Library and

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Academy of Masonic Knowledge Meds March 15 at Elizabethtown

The Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, Mar. 1 S, in the Deike Auditorium in the Freemasons Cultural Center of the Masonic Homes at Eliz­abethtown. The Academy sessions will be open only to Master Masons who have pre-registered using the coupon adjoining this article. The day of the Academy sessions, attendees will be able to sign in beginning at 8:30a.m., the program will begin at 9:30 a.m., and adjournment will be approxi­mately 3:00 p.m.

Two well known Masonic speak­ers will be featured, one from Europe and the other r rom the United States. Each speaker's pre­sentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

Thomas W. jackson, R. W. Past Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Academy of Knowledge, also announced that the Fall session of the Academy ol Masonic Knowl­edge will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, also in the Freemasons Cultural Center in the Masonic l~omes at Elizabethtown.

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"Here they come, and we can't ic Village at 59wickley overlooking the wait!" 1 he story echoed by thosE' Ohio River Valley. words began in December ol 2000 as According to Jeff Mohler, Marketing the marketing team at the Masonic VII- Manager at Sewickley, the dream will rage at Sewickley began meeting peo- become reality on Mar. 1 7 when the pie to talk about a dream. lirst residents will move into their new

That dream h<1d il.> root> much edrli· apartment home>. Mary Jane Hyre, a er, but then, for the first time, future Marketing A>sistant, said, "Future res· re>idents were able to >ee only floor idems show up at the model apart-plans and could peer out the window of ment almost eveoy day with mea sur-a comtruclion trailer dt wooded ing tapes. They share stories about acreage. Only a slight glimp>e was vis- selling their homes and how they are ible of what would become the Mason- packed and ready for the move."

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Some even have been so eager that they wanted to move into the model apartment right away.

People now can see the actual resi­dences the dream's reality that many could envision looking through that trailer window two Decembers ago. for many others who never had the chance to peer through the con­structiOn tr,llfer window. it is impor-tant to see where they are going to live before committing to a move. "There is really nothing like this (Masonic Village at Sewickley) in Western Pennsylvania," said Market· ing Counselor Carole Martacusa. "There is a whole new attitude about retirement community living and many more folks are laking advantage of the security and the wonderful lifestyle that it offers," she added.

Attend one of the Masonic Village at Scwickl~y·s open house events on feb. 20 or Mar. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p .m., or call Maoy Jane toll-free at 1 (866) 872-0664 to schedule your per­sonal tour.

Reunions for PA Masons in Florida Feb. ll- Mar. 1

This feb. 27 through Mar. I, R.W. Grand Master Marv1n A. Cun· ningham, Sr., h1s Wlfe, Rosalie, along with the other Grand Lodge Officers, members of the Commit· tee on Masonic Home1, and thelf lad1e1, will host three Masonic reunions lor Pennsylvania Freema­sons who now reside In Florida permanently or during the winter months. The purpose of the reunions is to increase awareness about the expansion ol services and opportunities provided through the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

The reunion on Thursday, Feb. 27, will be held in the Tampa Air· port Marriott. On Friday, Feb. 28, it will be in the Sahib Shrine Cen­ter, Sara sot•, and on Mar. 1, In the Palm Beach Cardcns Marriott.

All three reunions will include a reception at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, a program at 1 p.m., nnd a social hour frorn 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. During cnch program, Grand Master Cunningham will awMd 50-year Emblems of Cold to Brethren In florida.

Also during the program, joseph E. Murphy, C.E.O. ol the Masonic Homes, and members of the Masonic Homes' staff will share important, helpful inlormation about the benefits and lull contin­uum or services provided for Masons, their families, and others by the Masonic Homes in EliLa· bethtown, Sewickley, and Wdrmln· ster. Bro. Murphy also Wlll share informatiOn about serviCes at the MasoniC Home of Pcnmylvania at Lafayette Hd~ as that commu111ty will umte with the MasoniC Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylva­nia on )an. 1, 2004.

Invitations to attend one ol the reunions wt>re being sent early In January to Pem1sylvanla Masons residing in norlda. If a Pennsyl· vania Mason residing in florida has not received an invitation, he should call (71 7) 367-1121, ext. 33488.

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I nquirie~ often come to the Mason­ic tlome~ at f.lit,1l"W:I htown from ll<'Oplc who arc umurc of what

level of care their loved one1> might n~-d. M'i~t~l living is the mo~t common topic for inquiry.

A good desniption for assist~lliv­lng would be •as~istance within au htdejX'ndenl and homelike atmos­phere. • In an assistt-d living pro­gram, needs are assessed according to the amount of assistance an indi­' ' ldual requires with acllvlliP-~ of daily living, mch as dressing, Ita thing, nr taking medication~ accu­rawly. For the 1-w:rsnn needing a<sis­tallCC, knowing help is there if it i ~

needed i~ vcr)' comforting. A<<isted living (services) is among

the fastest wowing types of resi­(lcnces 1·equested by seniors who cannot entirely make it on their own, l>ul do not nccd nursing Ctlrc. Unfortunately, ma ll)' seniors wait until they need it before appl yin~ for a»i~tcd living. Sp<ICC in tl1c ·~~hlcd livi11~ urea <tl the Ma.)onic Homt!:, at Elizabethtown h cxtr~mely limited. The majorit y of rooms '"e occupied by rc>tdeuts who were living at the Masonic llomcs before tK'Cding that level of care. As an Integral part of the Masonic llomes' continuing care policy, those resident\ enjoy the <ecttrity that their future needs will bt> met without mm•ing to another facility.

Ideally, assl~ed living ~hould meet a higher level of d.•ily need~ than pen­pic can pt'rfomt fnr thcm<elv(.";. Smart planning fnr the nll\trc might mean that ~nio~ <hould consider moving before needs ari~. TI1e opportunity to pMticip.1te in activities and socialiLC <.:omcs more easily when one know~ the futtlle is secure. Starlin~ in rc>:.i· dential livinR in Elil<lbethtown i> an ideal way o f doing that.

lksidential living provides a pri· v<~te living unit with access to shutlle buses, medical and support staff, a varicly of activlti~s, and, most Important, con tentment, safely, and

security. Rc~ldt•ntlal living offer~ several optlom from wltldt to choose. A single occupant ml):llt consider a one-room or a two-room accommodation. Married l'Cluplcs ;trc offered larger units with sltti ttg rooms and bedrooms. 1'1·1vatc baths ;trc .\Wndard to all units. No rooms have kitche ns l>ccausc meals a1·c included In the rcoidcncy: hut resi­dents arc wclcc>mc to l'qulp their space with a small rcf1·igera tor n1· 111icrn-lridgc.

Plann ing for li1C future can ,t;trl today lty ,·a !ling thc Ma<onic I lome<' Admi"icut' <tnd Ht•<itlrnt Services Dq>Mtmcnl ,11 I (II()(J) -122-1 207. The Ma~onic Hunu:' \t<IH will answrr c..tu~~tion~ or nttail a hrcx.hun' with all of the neetled infornt.tllon. Yon 1·an also e-mail the ncpartmt•nt at adntl!lo~IOI1~11 11MWilllhOiill'\P••·c •r~.

Residential Respile Couag«.­Now Residential Services Only

The C:ommlltcr on Ma•onlc Hom<!< acted tn mrrt <uh•tantlal needs specili<!d hy mrmhrr< and the comnHulit y to prnvldc more rcsidrntin l accommodntl011< rnr adult~ with mil(! to modl!rnte ment:d rct:mlation. Their decl·

The "Mission of Love" at the Masonic

y;na e at Sewickle '

One or the most rewarding gilts that r reemasons, members or the Order or Tite Eastern Star, Lodges, Chapters, families, organizations. and others Cdn make is one that honors or commem­orates the life of a loved family mem­ber, Brother or Sister, friend or col­league. Such contributions perpetuate the names of the persons in whose memory or honor the gifts are made and tbt> thoughtfulness ol the persons making the contributions.

The current construction project at the Masonic Village at Sewickley oilers many litting gilt-naming opportunities that will touch and enhance the lives of residents. Gift­inq opportunities start from SS,OOO to name a specific room and range up to S 1,500,000 to name the Club­house, which is the hub of the retire­ment community. A "friend-to· Friend' program has been implemented to assist those resi­dents whose funds have been depleted and cannot afford the monthly service fee. Those gifts are set at the S 1,000 entry level.

For more information on g1fting opportumties available at the Masonic Village at Sewickley and a brochure listing all of the naming opportunities available at the Masonic Village at SewiCkley contact )ant? W. Blnley at the Gift Plann111g Olllcc at (412) 741-1400 ext. 3011.

sion approved u~ing the Residen· Hal Respite Cottage at the Ma>On· ic Homes at Elizabethtown as a rC>idcnt ial home on a permanent basis rather than continuing to offer nccommndations for short­term rc~plte ~ervlccs.

"I hr action al~ considered the recent clcclining interest In short­term rc~pitc ~crvicc~. The residen­tial progr;un will 'crvc eight· adults on a permancn1 basis and wi ll no lon~;er offer an accommodation for short-term respite services.

Retirement Living Seminars Coming to Your Area!

The lifestyle of retirement living continues to gain universal­ly, not just in popularity, but also In demand. Because of the high level of Interest in that concept, Retirement Living semi­nars will be conducted at convenient locations beginning in March. The presentations w ill focus on retirement living com­munities in general and, more spe<ltlcally, retirement living at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown.

Invitations will be extended by the Retirement living Mar­keting Department at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown to those eligible Brethren and their spouses, ages SS and over.

This year's theme is "Plan Now for Your Future!" As more Americans are reaching their retirement years, quality con­tinuing care retirement communities may have significant waiting lists clue to increased demand for senior housing. This demand will be even greater for those persons desiring a retirement community with on-site health care services.

Participants in the seminars will learn about the various liv­ing accommodations and options as well as other services offered including health care, activities, recreational oppor­tunities, local attractions, and other pertinent information necessary for prospective residents to make an Informed decision for their future. The seminars will include a question and answer session following each presentation.

Seminar locations are scheduled In the areas surrounding greater Philadelphia, Allentown/Bethlehem, Scranton/Wilkes­Barre, State College, Johnstown/Altoona, and Elizabethtown. There will be postc.ud mailings with specific inforn1ation regarding upcoming seminar locations and elates.

If you, or your spouse, are at least age SS. plan to attend a local seminar or call to arrange an individual appointment with a representative of the Retirement living Marketing Office. A tour of the Masonic Homes' highly rated retire­ment community will be provided as well as the opportuni­ty to place your name on the priority list. (A Pre-Age Qual· ified Priority List Application is available for those who are between the ages of 55 and 64). Call 1 (800) 676·6452 or complete and mail the coupon today.

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The gracious lifestyle with many amenities is part of what makes retirement living ever more popular and In demand.

Join the Fun in Raising Funds You are invited to participate in the third Penny Party at

the Masonic Eastern Star ~lome-East, 850 Norristown Rd., Warminster, on Saturday, Mar. 22. Beginning at noon, there will be an enjoyable fund-raising event sponsored by the Home's Advisory Board to benefit the residents.

Be part of the fun and meet the staff, residents, their families, and friends. The minimal $3.00 cost will include food and refreshments. There will be opportunities to win more than 100 gifts and gift certificates. For more infor­mation, call Cathy Welsh at (215) 672-2500.

The Masonic Eastern Star Home-East offers Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing accommodations lor 28 residents in need of ongoing support services. The assist· ed living area accommodates 34 residents who require assistance lor some of their daily activit ies, such as bathing and dressing. Part ol the M ission of the Masonic Eastern Star Home-East is to serve individuals in Philadelphia County who are day-one Medicaid recipients.

For more information on admissions to the Masonic Eastern Star Home-East, call (215) 672-2500.

Generous support makes a difference in the lives of residents at the Masonic Eastern Star Home-East.

Admissions Policy for the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

Athnissious to the Masouic llomes ar·e gov­t"!mcd by the CommiU~e on i\'lasonic llomes= members of which are elected by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Masonic l lomes approves or disapproves applical ions ror

admission primmily on lh<' basis or need. De<'lsions con­cenl ing admissiOJ\ 1 hf' provision of scJvic<".s :tn<l r<'fCI1-als of residents arc nol ba.~NI upon I he appllcam's mcc, color, r<'li­s;Jon, clisahiiHy, anc('Stry, narional origin, f:lmilial sra111s1 ngP1 sex or any ol her prOt('f'trd sr:-~r us.

Th<' Committe•<' on Masonic Homes has appt·ovcd rhc fol­lowing sf'lvicC' levels for admission to the 1\•lasonic Homes. PIP.ns~ rontarr the Admissions or· Markcling Oflit'e for infol'­matlon on which sctvice le,'els nre eligible for admission to thf'\ l iving ar<:'a desit·ed: Masonic Homes at Eli:tltuethtown Admis.")ions fo•· Residential, A::;sb;rcd Living, and

Health Care/Nursint: Services: (800) 422-1207 Mm·keting fo•· Retirement Living Accommodations:

(800) 676-6452 Masonic Ea~te1·n Stur Home·E••st at Warminster Admi.sions for ~isl.ed Living and

HeaJU1 Care/Nursing Services: (215) 672-2500 Masonic Village nt Sewickley Admissions for I lcalth Cm·c/Nursing Sc1~~ces:

(4 12) 74L-J400, extension 3020 Admissions for Assisted Living Setviccs:

(717) 741·1400, extension :1600 ~hu·l<eting for Retirement Living Accommodalions:

(•112) 741-1400, ext.CIIsion ao:IO, or r.oll-rre<' (SC~;) 872-!)(i\l'l

First Reunion of PA Masons ln Arizona a Success

For the first time, a reunion was held In Phoenix, AZ, on Saturday, Nov. 16 for Pennsylvania Masons and their ladies who reside permanently In Arizona, or who were there during that time.

Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Grand Master, his wife, Rosalie, and the other Grand Lodge Officers, and their ladies, greeted the guests. Grand Master Cun­ningham presented 50-year Emblems of Gold. Staff of the Masonic Homes provided information about the services and opportunities provided through the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

Recipients of SO-Year Emblems of Gold (seated) are Harold M. Jeffries, Jr., a member of Fayette Lodge No. 228, Uniontown, now residing in Scotts­dale; and Samuel f. Levy; Solomon Lodge No. 231, Pittsburgh, now residing in Sun Oty.

Service Level 1:

PA Mastel· Mn~on A membe•· in l(o(){l standin,: for a minimum or flve ctunulativc years in the R IV. Gr<md Lodl!~ or F.& A.M. or PA or the M.W. Pt·ince llall Gmnd Lodge or F.& A.M. of PA.

PA Eastern Star A PA Eastenl St,u· member in good standing for u ndnimum of live cumul:..ttive year~. Non .. PA Masons who became Eastern SLm· nu.:mbcl~ ancr Jammry [ 1 1008, will be required to gain mctnl.>ership in a Pi\ lodge to be eligible fm· admission, unless the primaty state docs not per1nit dual membership.

Wife of PA Master Mason

Spouse or I' A ~;aNter·n Star Spouse:; who HI'(' Masons f i"Oitl any jurisdiction are eligible.

Widow <>f I' A MARter Ma,;on Widows conlinu(' to he cligihl<" lhl'ough ttwit· Masonic hus­h;1nd even if l"hf'\y rf!many.

Mother of PA Mnst<.•r Mnson

Daugltter of PA Ma~te•· Mason

Sister of PA Mast.e•· Mason

Sen,ice Level 2:

Grandmother· or I' A Mns t.er Mason

Grnndfntiler of PA Mnstet' Mason

Father of PA Master Mason

Mothel' .. in·law of PA Master Maison

Fnthc.,.in-law of I' A Mnste•· 1\•Jason

Son of PA Master Mason

Spouse of PA Eastern Star who is not a Mason

Scr·vicc t_.eveJ 1 & 2 with l~s than 5 years' IUCJUbert;IU.t>

Service Level 3:

Other J>A Masonic Kelntives <.;onsidcration also is given tv uiJwr .-t·•lalivt:-s of PA Mason:;. W<' also consider PA Senior DcMobty, tmijorily llltJmbers of PA .lob's f>nughler'S and PA R::riubow (lirl~, S<•rtior rllf'rllht-)rs of PA Knight~ uf Pythagoras, arut mc'•mlu.·•~ of fcntalt•-rel(ll<•<l PA Masonic' orgauizarions in good ~l (mdi ng.

Employees of Grand Lodge o.- t:hc MaA(mic HonH!S wit:h n minimum of 20 yco.a-s of sca•vicc.

Master Mason of Ot11er· .Jurisdictions A mcmhct· in good standing for n minimum of fivf'\ cumulative years in anotht"r jurisdiction rce:ogni'l.l"'d hy lhc nrnncl IA")ctgc of PA nnd hi~ SJ)Ol t:COC' or Wi(low.

Service Level 4:

Others on bcJutlf of Pennsylvania l"n~cma.som·y

l ndivi.dual.s .fivnn Srwuir.e I RtlfJ/.~ 2, .'1, mrtl 4 rn't' rmMitim'efl for· <ulmissiou <lcpmul!llfl on u:<riling lis/.~ rwtl rwr•ilal>ilily in the tu 'e<r.

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Ten Sectional Schools For Ritual Across the State Mar. 1 - May 10 The forst half of 2003 is a busy period for the Director of the

Rotualistoc Work, the ~<'Yen Regional Instructors. and ritual workers throughout the Jurisdiction. During the first quarter, they have been involved with the presentation of five new Dis. trict Deputy Grand Masters and a lodge Room dedication.

Ten Sectoon.11 Schools of lnstructoon ,,e scheduled begon. ning in March. Larry A. Buuard, Director of the Ritualistic Work, reported that more than 1,200 Brethren attended ses· sions of the School ot tnwuction in 2002. He is optimistic that the attenddnce in 2003 wilt be even larger. The dates lor the Schools of Instruction wilt be:

March 1 Pillsburgh April 5 Clearfield March 8 Scranton April 12 Everett March 15 New Castle April 26 Philadelphia March 22 Muncy May 3 Uniontown March 29 Harrisburg May 1 0 Erie

rom, The Masonic Homes

at Elizabethtown recent· ty was named as one ot

a "Br-• P~'\ce tt~ Work!"

BEST PLACES DA@J to work in r 1"\fl!I!E

the ·~st Places to Wort< in PA." The award program, creal· ed in 2000 by the Gov. Ridge·Schweiker Administration, is the fi rst ot its kind offered by a state.

This survey and award program was designed to iden­tify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Pennsylvania, benefiting the state's economy. its work· force and businesses. The Best Places to Work in PA pro· gram selects the top I 00 companies split into two group~ 50 medium ~iled companies (50-250 employees) and 50 ldrge sized coonJ><lnies (more than 250 employees). The Masonic Home~ was named the 13th Best Place to Work in PI\ ioo the largercategory.

"The recognit.ion and honor of the Masonic llomes at Elizabethtown is indicative of the standards of excellence set and support receoved by Pennsylvania Freemasons and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania," said Joseph E. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer for the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He added, "1 his recogni­tion occurred because of the responses and oponions from our dedicat!'d staff."

The Academy of frt.•t•mcl~onry on line provldt.•\ t•v.-ry· thing you nred to know to become- • recognl.ud Ma~onic Scholar. The crite-ria ttrt lhte-d tor •dvancemrnt to the­three l~vel> of scholarship. The suggested reading list is lnclud~d, itlong with contdct poinh for the conunlttcc and n lht of Ct>rllfied Mtl\tN Md\Onic Scholttrs.

Thh end much more c•n be found by cHcking home P•l9~ •t www.p•grondfodge.org.

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Pmt•~t•rantc Lo1lgt· ~ l akrs Srholm·ships Possihll' l'cr.cvcrance l.odge No. 2 1, l larrlsburg, provides acade­

mic scholarship< an nually to <npport the l'ennsylvanla Big 33 Scholarship Foundation. ~ecently, Mickey Minnich, E.\~>cutivl' Director of thl' Rig .U, pi'CS('nted s 1,000 awards to four students: Kristina Bauer of MI'Chanicsburg ltlgh School, ntt.-nd in~; Lhl' Un iversity of Plttsbtu·gh; Megan Kling~r of Mill.-rsburg High School, au.-nding th<' Susque­hanna University; Jonathan 5.1nders of Carlisle High School, auending Grove City College; and Shawn Walters of Central Dauphin East High S~hool, allcnding BuckMII Univcr>lty. The llig 33 has awarded more than S I.S mil­lion In ~holarship~. Started in 1957, the Big 33 football game each year matches the top 33 high school ~niors from throughout Pennsylvania with the 33 high school all· star players from Ohio in the lllg 33 game In Hershey.

Ryan Aungst Receives Degrees in Presence of Grand Master In the presence of R.W. Grand Master Marvin A. Cun­

ningham, Sr. and a large representation or Grand Lodge Officers and District Deputy Grand Masters, Ryan Robert Allen Aungs\, 20, the son ot Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., R.W.S.C.W., received the three Degrees and was made a Master Mason in LaBelle Valley Lodge No. 232, Jersey Shore on Oct. 26. The new Mason's father, R.W.S.G.W. Aungst conferred the E.A. Degree and Ronald A. Aungst Jr .. brother to the new Mason, served as the Guide. The Fellow Craft Degree was conferred by Allen J. Henninger, P.D.D.C.M., 18th Masonic District, and R.W.S.C.W. Aungst served as the Guide. The Master Mason's Degree was conferred by Robert L. Dtuge, Jr., R.W.P.G.M. and R.W.S.G.W. Aungst again served a.s the Guide. The Charges lor all three Degrees were delivered by Cary B. Stahley, D.D.C.M., 17th Masonic District.

Pictured after the conferrals are (1-r): Front - Donald l. Albert, R.W.G.S.; Stephen Gardner, R.W. J.C.W.; Bro. Aungst, Sr., R.W.S.C.W.; Bro. Ryan Aungst; Grand Mas­ter Cunningham; R.W.P.G.M. Dluge; and Marvin G. Speicher, R.W.C.T. Rear - Ronald A. Aungst, Jr.; P.D.D.G.M. Henninger; Richard A. Loreman, D.D.G.M., 18th Masonic District; and D.D.G.M. Stahley.

Need Continues for f)rgc De, 'H'.

TI1e Mawnic Org.lll Donor Program was created during the administration of Edward 0. Webscr, R.W.l'.G.M. ( 1996·1997), as some· thing vital that ea~h Mason and his family members could do to help fellow human beings. It was cout-eived due to the growing need for viable organs for transplantation.

The purpnsc of the M;oson ic Organ Donor Committee Is to encourage Masons to con­sider becoming organ donors. Nearly BO,OOO Americans arc awaiting lifc.,avlng tran,. plants. Many of them will <lie because 11n o rgan I< not available. That's wh)• the Organ Donor Committee ~1)•s: "l'lea<c consldN becoming an organ donor.•

The process is very simpl<>. Fach todg<> should have a supply of organ donor cards. All one has to do is fill out the information and carry it in his wallet. It 15 imperatiVl' to noll· fy your family of your decision. One's next of kin is responsible for making the final deci· sion for organ donation. Therefore, it is a necessity that the famil)• knows one's wishes.

PleiUC t<ike that ~tcp now - beconw an organ donor.

Blood­Organ Donor Poster Contest Winners

Becky Gotshall, a member of Job's Daughter~ Bethel No. 16, Chambers­burg, was presented the S300 first­place 11ward as the winner of the sev­enth annual Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Poster Contest by john L. Stains, O.I>.G.M., .lrd Masonic District. The poster was reproduced and dlstrlb· uted to alllodg<>s and youth group< for display. The si'Cond-placc award of S200 was won by S.1ra Sowers, a mem­ber of job's Daughtl'rS, Bcthl'l No. 17, Hershey. Th ird place, a $100 award, was won by Jonathan Ta)•lor, a mem­ber of Tri-County Chapter, OrciN of DcMolay, Canonsburg.

Of Mature Age The decision to tower the age

to 18 years when men may petition Lodges is popular for older DeMolay members. There are at least 15 who h~ve had the Masonic Degrees con· !erred. They included State Master Councolor Gregory C. Deal in Cedar Lodge 800, Grove City, and Deputy Stdte Master Councotor Stephen l. Prazenoca in Abraham C. Treoch­ler Lodge 682, Elizabethtown. The Master Mason's Degrees were conferr!'d on them two days apart in their respective Lodges by Thomas R. Labagh, DeMolay Executive Officer, and a Degree team made up of Penn~ylvania DeMolay staff members. The lirst meetong that Bro. Deal attended after he became a Master Mason was the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl· vania on Dec. 4, where he was greeted and introduced by the R. W. Grand Master, Bro. Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr.

A Companion-At·Sightl Also. Bro. Deal was invited to

att<>nd the banquet of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter the evening after the Grand Lodge session. It was a huge surprise for him and the as~em­bled Royal Arch Masons when Ronald L. Pennell, Most Excel­lent Grand High Priest, declared him to be a Royal Arch Mason At Sight ·· something that had never been done before. Greg woll receive the Capitular Degrees in Mound Chapter 212, Greenville.

The newest Bethel of Job's Daughters in the state, Bethel U.O. (Under Dispensation) of Birdsboro, was instituted Aug 31, 2002. This is the first new Bethel in the state since 1983. Located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, the Bethel serves a large regoonat area that has never had Job's Daughters.

Pennsylvania DeMotay is rebuilding in Bellevue, Pitts­burgh, through the dedicated efforts of Dennis Sneddln, thl' 47th Masonic District's Youth Chairman, Joe Schrock, P.M., Avalon Lodge No. 657, and several other Brethren. The group already has enthusiastic new young members The young men decided "Steel City Chapter• is a name that fit~ them and they whole· heartedly endorsed it.

Establishing local scholar­ship programs is d 'hot topic' in many Lodges these days. The Pennsylvania Youth Foun­dation can help your Lodge with the process, even if you choose not to establish them as part of the P. Y.F. Education· al Endowment Fund. Call or wrote for a copy of our helpful step-by-step booklet, "Nine Steps To Establishong A Schol­arship Program. •

"Masonic Youth Month' In 2002 was a great success, with more than 250 Lodges reporting on use of the video­tape. It is known that other Lodges showed the video, but didn't return the program evaluation. A number ot lodges have placed the video Into their Masonic Education program. If you haven't seen the video, and can't get to Lodge. P. Y.F. will be glad to send one to you, or you can view It on-li ne at www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf.

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Masons of Note !A While on a trip to Alaska

l9f late last summer, Clarence W. Martin, then-W.M ., M an·· helm Lodge No. 587, visited MI. )uneau-Gastineaux lodge No. 21 in juneau. H. Daniel McCrummen, W.M. of the lodge In Alaska, said that they " ... get very few visitors at ,, Blue Lodge meeting and never any from Pennsylvania.~~ Bro. Martin was presented with a fine silver proof medallion struck in commemora­tion of their 1 OOth anniversary in Freemasonry.

!A While serving in the East '/IIJif during 2002, Hall Shaver, Sr., W.M ., Wyoming Lodge No. 468, presented his daughter, Dawn, with her gavel when she was installed as Worthy Matron of Ham>ony Chapter No. 58, Order of the Eastern Star. She also is the Mother Advisor of Har­mony Assembly No. 74, Interna­tional Order of Rainbow for Girls.

!A Robert F. Beitzel, P.M ., • will retire from 34 years of service as a line Officer in one capacity or another in Lodge No. 43, Lancaster. Bro_ Beitzel not only served as Worshipful Master, but also served for 1 7 years as a Trustee, and the past 11 years as Trea· surer. In addition, he has head· ed the Lodge Funeral Team since 1994, and has been an active community volunteer.

Seminar Concludes Busy ~t;ducalion Committee Ycm'

The Masonic Education Commit· tee of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl­vania concluded a busy year of 2002 with 104 Lodge Education chairmen from across t he state attending a one-day seminar at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown.

Ill. llro. C. DeForrest Trex ler, 33", Deputy for Pennsylvania, Ancien t Accepted Scottish Rile, N.M.J., addressed the Masonic educators on the subject o f the Family of l'reemasonry. He told them that one of their most important fLIIlC· tions is not only being able to <mswer yuestions about Blue Lodge Masonry, but also those questions raised by Master Masons about the appendant bodies and how they fit into the family of Freemasonry.

~n,c seminar also covered topics such as: What is the ro le and what arc the responsibil ities of a Lodge Education Chairman? Now to help the officers In the Lodge. I low to get educational materials. The Importance o f presenting edu· cation packets to the new mem­bers and what constitutes good Lodge programs. Materials need· ed for developing good Mentor Programs were distribu ted.

llro. Edward 0. Weisser, RW.I~G.M.,

Chairman, announced that there will be a District Education train ing session on Feb. 22 in the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown.

F.B.I. Presents Award to Foundation for Children On Dec 3, the Federal Bureau of Investiga­

tion presented Its prestigious Community Ser­v ice Award to The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children. Bro. Raymond G. Brown, Execu tive Director (shown in photo), representing the !>resident o f the Foundation's Board o f l)irectors, James 1.. Erneu c, R.W.I'.G.M., accepted the award on behalf of the Masons of Pennsylvania. This award is presen ted to organi7,..1tion s and i ndiv iduals

who have provided outstanding service in their communit ies. The Foun· dat ion for Chi ld ren qualificcl for the award b~cause of its effol'ls wi th the Junio r F.B.I. Program, D.A.It.E., l'rn jcct C.A.R.E. (bullying and v io lence pre­ven t ion l ra ining), St uctcnt Assista nc,; T<-am training, and other projects.

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G.M., Masons Visit Veterans in Erie VA Center

On Oct. I 7, R.W. Grand Master Mar­vin A. Cunningham, Sr. and a group of Pennsylvania Freemasons visited the Erie Veterans Administration Medical Center to meet and g reet veterans, donate a gift to the Center, and present a volun· leer service award on behalf of the Masonic Service Association to a dedi· cated Pennsylvania Mason.

"Good luck from a 'swabbie' to a 'fly· boy" was the parting wish by Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W.G.M., when visil· ing veteran Thomas Scully (above). The visiting Masons are )ames T. Young, Aide to the Grand Master; Richard Fitzsim­mons, P.M ., Perry-Keystone Lodge No. 392, Erie; Grand Master Cunningham, Sr.; Donald A. Snyder, D.D.G.M ., 24th Masonic District; Marvin G. Speicher, R.W. Grand Treasurer; and G. Kent Hack· ney; Aide to the Grand Master.

Grand Master Cunningham presented a Masonic Service Association Certificate of Recognition to Bro. Robert L. Laird (center in picture below), Lawrence Lodge No. 708, Erie, for his years or ser· vice as a volunteer at the Erie VA Medical Center. Previously, on behalf of the Masons of Pennsylvania, the Grand Mas· ter presented a check to )ames A. Palmer (right in picture), Director, Erie VA Med· ical Center, to purchase a digital camera and equipment for the Center's recre­ational facilit ies.

James L. Sieber lnsLalled as \V.M. of Pennsylvania Lodge of Research

)ames L. Sieber, P.M., Cumberland Valley 6) Lodge No. 31.5, Shippensburg, was installed as ~ Worshipful Master of the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research at its meeting in the Masonic Center, . West Reading, on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Other officers elected and installed are: S.W., John W. Postlewait, W.M., Hobah Lodge No. 276, Brookville; ).W., Theodore w. Schick, )r., Jordan Lodge No. 673, Allentown; Treas., Danny R. McKnight, P.D.D.G.M., Victory Lodge No. 694, Butler; Sec., Charles S. Canning, P.M., jordan Lodge No. 673, Allentown; and Trustees, John L. Winkelman, P.M ., Chandler Lodge No. 227, West Reading; William E. Yeager, P.D.D.G.M ., joseph Warren Lodge No. 726, Warren; and W. jack Yates, P.D.D.G.M ., Lodge No. 408, Meadville.

There will be a special meeting of the Lodge ol Research at Springfield·Hanby Lodge No. 767, Springfield, at 1 0:00 AM on Saturday, Mar. 1. All Master Masons are invited to attend. The Stated june 1 ~ meeting will be in the Pittsburgh area.

Membership in the Lodge of Research is open to all Mas· ter Masons who are members of Lodges recognized by the Grand lodge of Pennsylvania. Applications for membership are available from Charles S. Canning, Sec., 2938 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.

PIN Club Degree Team Confers on Two A degree team comprising members of the PIN Club

in western Pennsylvania - a Masonic group of law enforcement personnel - conferred Master Mason's Degrees on Wayne Charles Kline and Kevin Lee Linde· muth, both members of the Pennsylvania State Police, In john M. Read Lodge No. 536, Reynoldsville, on Oct. 12. Participating in the Degree were (1-r): Front row ­Daniel Konieczka; Albert Roll; Michael P Whepley, W.M. of john M. Read Lodge; Bros. Lindemuth and Kline, the newly raised Masons; Richard Carnes, the Conferring Officer; and Donald L. Miller, D.D.G.M., 52nd Mason­ic District. Middle row - Howard Silbaugh; )ames Cochran; Paul McCommons; Bert Korieth; Danny R. McKnight, P.D.D.G.M.; Thomas Leicht; Leo McCaffery; and Gene Hlavac. Back row - Terry Kline, father of Bro. Kline; )ames Jackson; Martin Joyce; Thomas Sherwin; Allen Brown; Roland Wise; and Rodney Williams.

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the t hrec Degrees w e r e c on fer red upon Kevin Caparo (second fro m right) in lvl oscow Lodge No. 504, but on e conferra l was espe­cially m emo rable fo r him. His father, joseph). Caparo, Sr., P.M, (second from le ft) conferred the Entered Apprentice Mason's Degree and h is two brothers, Lmen (left) and joseph (righ t), were th e junior and Senior Wardens respectively. Richard A. Colwell (cente r) is the D.D.G.M. for the 59th Masonic District.

Four Mergers of Lodges Approved Four merge rs involving eigh t Lodges were con!i rmed at the

December Quarterly Co mmunication, effective Dec. 27, 2002: Ed win G. Ma rti n Lodge No. 689 with Jordan Lodge No. 673, both

of Allentown, to be named Jo rdan-Martin Lodge No . 6 73. The merged Lodge will be in the lOth Masonic District.

Alleghen)' Valley Lodge No. 552, Knox, with Parker C ity Lodge No . 521, Parker, to be named Pa rker C ity-Allegheny Valley Lodge No . 521. The merged Lodge will be In the 52ncl Mason lc District.

Mahoning Ltxlge No. 516 with Danville Lodge No. 224, both In Danville, to be named Danvllle-Mahoning Lodge No. 224. ·n1e merged Lodge will be in the 35th Masonic District.

Chartlers Valley Lodge No. 74 7 with East Liberty Lodge No. 725, both In Pittsburgh, to be named Chartiers Valley Lodge No. 725. The merged Lodge will be in the 55th Masonic District.

The Pennsylvania Freemason: Deadlines and Policies

DEADLINES: The general news deadline for each issue is the Thursday of the first fu ll week (M·F) two months preceding the publication date. For any excep­tion, contact the Editor in advance. General deadlines for this year are: May - Mar. 7; Aug. - June 5; Nov. - Sept. 5; and Feb., 2004 - Dec. 4, 2003.

SUBMISSION POLICIES: (1.) District Deputy's knowledge Is required for articles, and pictures

submitted, accomplished either by forwarding via the O.D.G.M. or by indicating that a copy has been provided to the D.D.G.M.

(2.) Any Mason can submit articles and pictures, but with t he knowledge of the Worshipful Master of his Lodge(s) involved in the subject matter.

(3.) Timeliness -- Articles, information, and pictures should be rela­tive to events that occurred during the three months prior to the general deadline for the pending issue. Historical matter is an exception .

(4.) Pictures must be clear, in focus, and timely. Process film promptly. Identifications must be provided. Use of pictures is at the discretion of the Editor and the Designer.

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R.W.J.G.W. Confers Third, Brother Second,

Godfather First for a long time, Pete r Stephen Gardner

to ld his father that he wanted to be made a Mason as soon as possible after he would become 2 1 o n Dec. 3 1, 2002. Last March, when his father, Stephen Gardner, R.W. j unio r Grand Wa rden, to ld him abo ut the decisio n by R. W. Gra nd Master Marvin A. Cunning ham, Sr., to allow young men aged 18 and o lder to pe tition th<' Lodge, l'eter asked for a Petition im mediat<'ly. He was a Master Mason two and a half m onths before h e became 21.

By virtue o f a Oisp<'nSatio n, Peter received h is EntNed Apprentice an d Fellow C raft Mason's Degrees in Porte r Lod ge No. 284, North Catasauqua, o n Sept. 27. Th en by virtue o f an other Dispensation and the pres<'nce of the JtW. Grand Maste r, h e received his Maste r Mason's Degree o n Oct. 18. The E.A. Degree was conferred by Pe ter's godfather, Robe rt james Bate man, I'.M .; the F.C. by his o lde r brother, john Stephen Ga runer, who h ad been a Mason for about 18 mon th s; and the M.M. by his father, ltW.j.G.W. Gardner. T he Guide for all three degree~ was Peter's cousin, Ro bert j a mes Ba tema n, Jr.

Marvin A. Cunnin g ham, Sr., R.W. Grand Master (center), a nd Grand Lod ge Officers were p resent for th e con ferring of the Master Mason's De~;Tee on Peter Ste phe n Gardne r (fourth fro m left). Pro n t (1-r): Ha rry E. Hackm a n , J r., O.D.G.M., 5th Mason ic DistTict; Donald l. Albert, R.W.G.S.; Steph en Gardner, R. W.J.G.W., father of the n ewly ra ised Mason ; llro. Peter Gardn er; Grand Master Cunning h am; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., R. W.S.G.W.; Marvi n G. Speich e r, R.W.G.T.; a n d Edward D. Miles, O.O.G.M., 36th Mason ic District. ReM: Robert J . Bate­m an , Sr.; Robert J. Bateman, J r.; and John Stephe n Gardner.

Frien To Friend In Scouting: The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Award

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The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award, created to honor those Masons who are actively serving the Boy Scout movement.

All Master Masons are invited to recommend a Brother for the award. An individual cannot

apply; he must be nominated by a Brother Mason and be approved by his Lodge. Petitions and criteria for the award can be obtained

through Lodge Secretaries or by visiting the Grand Lodge web site at www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/ pgm/ scouter.

Brethren on record as having bee n granted the award between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30 are:

Donald Wayne 8:tllty, St<'lte Collcgt lodge No . 700.

Georg~ R. Baker, W()()dbury lodge No. S31'J, Roaring Spring. George A. Bell, Spti1l9 Creek Lodge No. 802, Hershey. Jeffrey D. Bellmore, Noble Lodge No. 480, Curwemville. Larry E. Conrad, Eureka Lodge No. 404, NOfthumberland. le.x W. (.urry, Jr., Noble lodge No. 480, CutwN\Sville. Lex w. Cu.ry, Sr .. Noble Lodge No. 480. Ctuwtnsville. Richard J. Demski, South Gate-Manhalllodge No . 808, Pleasant Hills. Philip Devor, MacSanders-Risir.g Star lodge No. 126, P1\iladelphitt. Francis William Flexer, Maht\noy City l odge N o. 357. William Peckham GarriJon, John E. Mair lodge No. 729, Mars.

Nonnan Rob<rt Goodman, MacSilndeJ>·Riling S<Jn t.odge No. 126, Plli.'ldelpl'lia. Edward GrahAm, l odge No. 9 (facony) Philadelphia. Harvey£, Haag, Clearfield lodge No. 31 4.

David Robert Ha rtline, Jr .• Lodge No. 62, We>l Read;ng, Kenneth F. Hayes, Solomon's l odge No. 3, Philadelphia.

Ronald E. Hess, White !lose l odge No. 706, York. Raymond W. Holmes, Bethel Lodge No. 761 , Bethel Park. Ve.rnon Hoov• r. Everett Lodge No. 524. Joseph Kaczor, Juniata Lodge No. 282, Holiday£burg. George Kanglan, William l. Elkins lodge No. 271, Philadelphia.

Richard L. Kreltne.r, Honesdale LOdge No. 21 8. Gtorge Jacob Lecu, While Rose Lodge No. 706, York. David J. Lipson, Germttnia l odge No. 509, Pleasant Hills. Andrew M. Lynch, Hiram Lodge No. 616, AJtoon;~ .

Dennis R. Malcolm, hldiana·famklin Lodge No. 313, lndiiuta. Dovld C. McMlut~rs. v.,ucy todgt N o. 61 3, Turtle Cre~k.

Daniel Miller, Honesdale Lodge No. 2 18. OonOJid Duane Morgan, Henry M. Phillip~ l odge No. 337, Mor-.or'lgahcla. David W. Morgans, Dormont lodge No. 684, Baldwin Twp. Jody Carl Pysher, PQflland I odge No. 311. Grt'gc>ry R. Ramp, While Rose lodge No. 706, York. Jerry 0 . Richards, Jr., Ri(hmond Lodge No. 230, PhHadclpl>;a, Garry E. Abler, Sllekinah Lodge No. 246, Chestnut Hill. George E. Rohde, Azalea Fellowship lodge No. 687, Hi!.deton. Wayne Harold Sandt, General Marquis de Lafayette l odge No. 795, Eastoo. William E. Scartett, Fayette lodge No. 228, Uniontown. Terry Allen Shroeder, Shrewsbury Lodge No. -423. Duane Charh.!s Silvis, Sr., loyalho.uma lodge No. 2'1S, Lauobe. Rolph H . Slider, Greenleaf Lodge No. 561, Allentown. Clair P. Wallingford, J. Sirnpson AffiO Lodge No. 628, Stroudiburg. Lewis F. Wet&el, Noblt Lodge No. 480, Curwensville. William F. White, Union l odge No. 33-1, Bradford. Robert A. William-', Sr., We$1 Shore Lodge No. 68 1, Camp Hlll. William H. Yon, Mountain l odge No. 281 1 Altoona. Mark R. Zimmer, Honesdale Lodge No. 218. Theodore Zubar, MacSanders·A:isin9 Star Lod9e No. 126, Philade-lphia.

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