SCOTTISH RITE ANCIENT ACCEPTED FALL REUNION. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. New Haven, CT VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN 285 WHITNEY AVENUE

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1 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite New Haven, CT NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage PAID New Haven, CT Permit No. 475 ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FALL REUNION 2011 VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN 285 WHITNEY AVENUE NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

2 INDEX PAGE 1... FRONT COVER PAGE 2... INDEX PAGE 3... ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT PAGE 4... FALL EVENTS PAGE 5...PICTURES PAGE 6...PICTURES PAGE 7... VALLEY OFFICERS PAGE 8...IN MEMORIAM PAGE 9...WELCOME FROM THE T.P.M. PAGE NEW 4TH DEGREE CAST PAGE OLD 4TH DEGREE CAST PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE 14...SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE 16...SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE TH DEGREE PAGE 18...LIVING PAST T.P.M. S PAGE MEMBERSHIP PAGE DIRECTORY PAGE DIRECTORY PAGE 22...WELCOME FROM THE S.P. PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE 24...LIVING PAST S.P. S PAGE WELCOME FROM THE M.W.M. PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE 27...STUDY GROUP & NEW MEMBERS PAGE LIVING PAST M.W.M. S PAGE 29...LIVING M.S.A. HOLDERS PAGE LIVING 33RD DEGREE HOLDERS PAGE 31...SCOTTISH RITE DEGREES PAGE 32...MAILING COVER 2 DIAGRAM OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY CONSISTORY TRADITIONAL AND CHIVALRIC DEGREES 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General 32 Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret 31 Knight Aspirant 30 Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander 29 Knight of St. Andrew 28 Knight of the Sun 27 Commander of the Temple 26 Prince of Mercy 25 Knight of the Brazen Serpent 24 Prince of the Tabernacle 23 Chief of the Tabernacle 22 Prince of Libanus 21 Patriarch Noachite 20 Master ad Vitam 19 Grand Pontiff CHAPTER PHILOSOPHICAL DEGREES 18 Knight of the Rose Croix of H. R. D. M. 17 Knight of the East and West COUNCIL HISTORICAL DEGREES 16 Prince of Jerusalem 15 Knight of the East, or Sword LODGE OF PERFECTION INEFFABLE DEGREES 14 Grand Elect Mason 13 Master of the Ninth Arch 12 Grand Master Architect 11 Sublime Master Elected 10 Elect of Fifteen 9 Master Elect of Nine 8 Intendant of the Building 7 Provost and Judge 6 Intimate Secretary 5 Perfect Master 4 Master Traveler BLUE LODGE SYMBOLIC DEGREES 3 Master Mason 2 Fellow Craft 1 Entered Apprentice 31

3 LIVING THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM THE VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN The Thirty Third Degree is the highest degree that can be granted and conferred by the Supreme Council. Nominations are made by the Deputy for "outstanding service to the Fraternity or service to others which reflects credit upon the Order." James R. Spencer, Jr., MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Carlton V. Erickson, 33 o Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 o Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Edwin F. Dingus, 33 o Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 o Arthur M. Pugh, 33 o Barry M. Spero, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Kenneth B. Hawkins, Sr., 33 o Alfred C. Adinolfi, 33 o John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Paul L. Chello, 33 o Richard C. Memmott, 33 o Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o ALLEGIANCE ******************* The Bodies of the Rite, sitting in the Valley of New Haven, Connecticut, acknowledge allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33 o, for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts. ILL... JOHN Wm. McNAUGHTON, 33 o Sovereign Grand Commander ILL... DAVID L. SHARKIS, 33 o Deputy for Connecticut ILL... RICHARD V. TRAVIS, 33 o Active for Connecticut ILL... JAMES R. SPENCER, Jr., MSA, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... A. NORMAN JOHNSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... VERNON K. CLEAVES, 33 o Secretary for the Valley of New Haven 31 Stillwood Road, Wallingford, CT Cell Home Fax sphinx97@juno.com New Haven Office Hours Monday, degree days 4:00 P.M. until after the degree Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. except July and August. 3

4 EVENTS FALL 2011 September 12, 2011 Executive or Stated Meeting September 12, 2011 Candidate Information Night September 19, 2011 New and Old 4th Degrees Valleys of New Haven and Waterbury September 26, th Degree October 3, th Degree October 15, 2011 Masonic Temple Open House October 15, 2011 LAST DATE FOR PETITIONS October 17, th Degree October 24, 2011 (at table) 16th Degree October 31, 2001 Oktoberfest & Stated Meeting November 7, th Degree December 1, 2011 Directors info to Secretary FOR SPRING 2012 BULLETIN REHEARSAL DATES 4th Degree (NEW) Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Phone Rehearsal - Mon. 7:00 Aug. 29, 2011 & Thurs. Sept 1, th Degree (OLD) Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Phone Rehearsal - Mon. 7:30 Aug. 29, 2011 & Thurs. Sept. 1, th Degree Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Phone Rehearsal - 7:00 PM - Thurs. Sept. 15 & 21, th Degree Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Cell Phone Rehearsals Mon after a short Bus. Mtg. & Thursday Sept. 29, th Degree Paul L. Chello, 33 o Phone Rehearsals - 7:00 PM - Wednesdays, Sept. 28, 2011 & Oct 12, th Degree Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Phone Rehearsals - 7:00 PM - Thursday Oct. 20, th Degree Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Phone Rehearsals - Thurs. 7:00 PM - Oct. 27, 2011 & Thurs. Nov 3, 2011 CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION ILL. ARTHUR M. BROWN, 33 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS The Constitution of the Supreme Council provides that: "An Award for Meritorious Service" may be conferred upon members of the Scottish Rite, who, by reason of meritorious service of a Masonic character, are worthy of such recognition. LIVING RECIPIENTS Robert A. Colbourn, 33 o James R. Spencer, Jr., 33 o John G. Radeach, 32 o Donald C. Murray, 33 o Donald E. Robinson, 32 o Elmer F. Manley, 33 o Robert D. Sherrick, 33 o Willis E. Copeland, Jr., 32 o Bruce R. Bellmore, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, 33 o Richard A. Eppler, 32 o Alfred J. Chapman, 32 o John H. Goodrich, Jr., 32 o Frank H. Lesco, 32 o John D. Williams, Jr., 33 o Ernest A. Dubois, 32 o Jack H. Stevens, 33 o Martin Ede, 33 o Charles H. Tirrell, 32 o Allen G. Meyerjack, 32 o Elliot J. Wilcox, 32 o Nicola M. Iannone, 32 o

5 LIVING PAST MOST WISE MASTERS NEW HAVEN CHAPTER ROSE CROIX James R. Spencer, Jr., MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 o Stuart D. Purvis, 32 o Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o John H. Goodrich, Jr., MSA, 32 o Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Joseph P. Fagan, 32 o Edwin F. Dingus, 33 o Charles F. Warfield, 33 o John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 o Gary T. Dingus, 32 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Willis E. Copeland, Jr., MSA, 32 o Paul L. Chello, 33 o ILL... JOHN Wm. McNAUGHTON, 33 o Sovereign Grand Commander ILL... DAVID L. SHARKIS, 33 o Deputy for Connecticut Chartered at New Haven August 19, 1875 New Haven was not only the place where Masonry first came into Connecticut in 1750, but the Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery stood fast during the Anti-Masonic frenzy of the 1830's. It was largely through the zeal of the New Haven brethren that the lights were kept burning and continuity maintained in the Grand Bodies during that trying period. The Chapter of Rose Croix, , inclusive, are the spiritual heart of Scottish Rite and emphasize that a new law, the only lasting Temple, is in the soul of man. 28 ILL... RICHARD V. TRAVIS, 33 o Active for Connecticut 5

6 Rehearsals: 7:00 PM SHARP- Thursdays Oct. 27, & Nov. 3, 2011 Dinner 6:15 p.m. ********************************* The lessons taught in this degree are that man must have a new Temple in his heart where God is worshiped in spirit and in truth and that he must have a new law of love which all men everywhere may understand and practice. This degree affirms the broad principles of universality and tolerance. ******************************** MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT FOR 2011 ILL... JAMES R. SPENCER, JR., MSA, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... A. NORMAN JOHNSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut Nicola M. Iannone received his MSA Award on June 17, He was born November 3, He is a retired teacher of the North Haven School System. Nick was raised as a Master Mason in Corinthian Lodge 103 on 11/02/2002. He has been involved in his Blue Lodge as Senior Steward in 2003 and Worshipful Master in He also has served in the Fellowcraft Club, on the Board of Managers, and on the Trestle Board staff. He is now sending the Trestle Board on the internet to 170 members and friends, in addition to the 120 members who receiving it in the regular mail. Nick was presented the first ever, Gratitude and Appreciation award from his lodge on June 15 th 2011, thanking him for his service to Corinthian Lodge. Nick is a member of Masonic Lodge of research in New Haven, he became a member of the Valley of New Haven on September 29, 2003 and a 32 o Mason on January 10, He is an officer in the Elm City Council Princes Jerusalem, member of the stage crew, and has participated, as a cast member, in various degree. 6 27

7 NEW HAVEN CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Paul L. Chello, 33 o, M.W.M. EIGHTEENTH DEGREE KNIGHT OF ROSE CROIX November 7, 2011 DIRECTORS Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Phone Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o PROLOGUE Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o CAST Most Wise Master... Paul L. Chello, 33 o Senior Warden... Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Junior Warden...Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Orator...Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Master of Ceremonies... Scott A. Kenney, 32 o Capt. of the Guard... Raymond H. Tomlinson, 32 o SERMON ON THE MOUNT TABLEAU Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o CHAMBER OF THE MYSTIC ROSE Scott A. Kenney, 32 o Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o CRUCIFER David M. Robinson, 32 o ACOLYTES Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Richard Calabria, II, 32 o KNIGHTS Earle O. Hanson, 32 o...kenneth E. Anderson, 32 o Myles G. Dubay, 32 o...elliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o... Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o James S. Demko, 32 o.. Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o..anthony T. Cirella, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o.. Michael L. Castroll, 32 o Maurice D. Knox, 32 o... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o PRESENTATION OF ROSES Carleton V. Erickson, 33 o...bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o. George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o 26 OFFICERS OF THE VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o... Thrice Potent Master Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o... Deputy Master Robert J. Knowles, 32 o...senior Warden Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o...junior Warden Richard C. Calabria, II, 32 o...orator Thomas E. Beck, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies James A. Tirrell, 32 o... Captain of the Guard ELM CITY COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Frank Heaven, 32 o...sovereign Prince Daniel W. Hawthorne, 32 o... High Priest George A. Mudry, V, 32 o...senior Warden Anthony Delgrego, 32 o...junior Warden Nicola Iannone, MSA, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies Richard A. Korab, 32 o... Master of Entrances NEW HAVEN CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Paul L. Chello, 33 o...most Wise Master Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o...senior Warden Carl G. Ek, 32 o...junior Warden Scott A. Kenney, 32 o...orator Raymond G. Tomlinson, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies Steven M. Allinson, 32 o... Captain of the Guard OFFICERS OF ALL THREE BODIES Charles F. Warfield, 33 o... Treasurer Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 o... Asst. Treasurer Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o... Secretary Lewis P. Bither, 32 o...hospitaler Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o... Tyler Michael L. Castroll, 32 o... Historian REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN James C. Kleinkauf, 32 o SEE PAGE 20 and 21 FOR ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS 7

8 Barry B. Barsoumian John L. Demmons, Sr. Donald R. Elliott, Sr. Charles M. Fitzpatrick William H. Hull. Sr. Joseph B. London Arthur W. Longley, Jr. William G. Mangen Thomas F. Palmatier Donald B. Pierce Robert E. Silver Harold H. Tomlinson John E. Williams ****************************************** To a beautiful garden these friends have gone, To the land of perfect rest. Their work is done, and the setting sun has sealed their life s long quest. They have left this earthly garden for a home beyond the sea. Though they are gone, they still live on, in our garden of memory. ****************************************** These are referred to a philosophical degrees, a name which may be puzzling to many even after they take the degrees. This fall, the offices of the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix will portray the Eighteenth Degree, Knight of Rose Croix, for your edification. GREETINGS SUBLIME PRINCES Welcome to the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix, which is responsible for two Scottish Rite Degrees (the 17 and 18 ). In the Eighteen Degree, we are taught that the worship of a supreme being does not require a material structure, only an open mind. After you experience the degree, let s discuss your interpretation of why it is considered philosophical. From here you will progress to the Consistory, which will portray those degrees necessary for the continuation of your journey to the Thirty Second Degree, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. My officers and I wish you much success in your quest for further light in Masonry. Fraternally Paul L. Chello, 33 o Most Wise Master 25

9 LIVING PAST SOVEREIGN PRINCES ELM CITY COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 o Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Myron P. Reed, 32 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Alfred J. Chapman, MSA, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o Bruce Liebman, 32 o Michael L. Castroll, 32 o Willis E. Copeland, Jr., MSA, 32 o Robert J. Larsen, 32 o Douglas A. Gray, 32 o Kenneth E. Anderson, 32 o Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Carl G. Ek, 32 o ELM CITY PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Chartered at New Haven August 18, 1875 The hundreds of beautiful elm trees which, a hundred years ago, shaded the Green and lined Hillhouse Avenue, as well as other streets, gave New Haven the well deserved name of "Elm City." Because of blight to the trees and redevelopment the title is less applicable today. It was at New Haven that Masonry was first introduced into the state with organization of the present Hiram Lodge No. 1 in The Council of Princes of Jerusalem, 15-16, inclusive, teaches lessons using settings based on the ancient captivity of the Hebrews and the building of the second Temple. 24 FROM THE THRICE POTENT MASTER Greetings Brethren, I welcome you all to our Fall Reunion. We have a full schedule and will be portraying the 7 th and 8 th degrees as well as the 4 th and 14 th, in the fall class, with the 9 th and 10 th to be portrayed in the spring. I hope you will be able to join us to celebrate and renew the lessons of the Lodge of Perfection. Let us, as Elect Masons true, Virtue s eternal league renew, While celebrating friendship s feast, Love be our ever welcome guest. I hope that even if you are not in the cast, you will be able to at least attend the 14 th degree. As one of the more prominent degrees in our rite, it is the time to renew old friendships as well as begin new ones. May all who friendship s feast partake, The good pursue, the bad forsake! And may each rite and sign, A happy, lasting influence shed: The quadrant crowned, the oil, the bread, The golden ring, the wine! Long as I live this ring I ll wear, Symbol of an alliance dear, To every brother s heart; And bless the sacred tie that binds, In virtue s chain; for virtue joins, What death can never part. The above quotes are taken are taken from Charles McClenachan s monitor and it is well worth a read, as are the monitors by William Cunningham and more recently by Rev. Jan Beaderstadt all for the Northern Jurisdiction. They give insight to our degrees as well as our history and I commend them to your study. And, if able, I would recommend the 14 th degree ring. As one of only two official rings for the Scottish Rite (the other being the 33 o ring), the symbolism contained therein should be a mark of our bond as Scottish Rite Masons. I look forward to greeting you all in September. Fraternally, Martin Ede, 33 o Thrice Potent Master 9

10 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o, T. P. M. 4TH DEGREE MASTER TRAVELER Monday, September 19, 2011 DIRECTORS Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Phone chtirrell@yahoo.com Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o CAST Guide...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Hiram...Whitney P. McNulty, MSA, 33 o Scene 2 Toward Perfection -Valley of New Haven King David...Paul L. Chello, 33 o Solomon... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Joseph...Frank Heaven, 32 o Sepa...Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Scene 3 Truth in Council -Valley of Waterbury Araspes... Clyde W. Kayser, II, MSA, 33 o Artaban...Joseph T. Cyr, MSA, 33 o Bartacus...Valley of Waterbury King Darius...Valley of Waterbury Scene 4 Spirit of Rose Croix -Valley of Bridgeport Most Wise Master... Edward R. Ham, 33 o Junior Warden... Elliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Senior Warden...Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Scene 5 Consistory Chaplain... Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Chief Spotted Eagle... Elmer F. Manley, 33 o G. Washington... Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Rehearsal: 7:00 PM - Aug. 29 & Sept. 1, 2011 ************************************ Here is the introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry. This degree provides us with a preview of the moral truths we shall witness on our journey through the Scottish Rite. 10 ELM CITY COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSLEM THOMAS E. BECK 794 TOTOKET Frank ROAD Heaven, 32 o, S. P. Northford, CT Cell SIXTEENTH DEGREE Quebeckett@yahoo,com PRINCE OF JERUSALEM LEWIS P. BITHER 1516 EAST MAIN ST. #10 Meriden, CT October 24, lewisbither@sbcglobal.net DIRECTOR RICHARD C. CALABRIA, II Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o 204 RESERVOIR ROAD Killingworth, CT PHONE Bulldog_197@hotmail.com ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PAUL L. CHELLO 90 FAIR STREET Paul L. Chello, 33 o Guilford, CT or PROLOGUE fairst90@aol.com Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o VERNON K. CLEAVES 31 STILLWOOD ROAD Wallingford, CT CAST CELL OR Fax sphinx97@juno.com BRADLEY K. COONEY 69 ISLAND AVE Madison, CT brad.cooney@comcast.net Cyrus...Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Zerubbabel...Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Abazar...Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Daniel...Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Nebuzaradan... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Ratim...Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Zemira... Elliott J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Sysina...Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Attendant to Daniel...Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o ANTHONY J. DELREGO 84 GREENS RIDGE RD Hamden, CT Scottish Rite@anthonydelgrego.com CHRISTOPHER J. EARLE Guards 10 CRESTVIEW DRIVE David Rockfall, M. CT Robinson, o Raul S. Rivera, 32 o cearle@newalliancebank.net MARTIN EDE Satraps & Counselors 9 SIMPSON COURT Bethany, CT Michael L. Castroll, 32 o mede@snet.net CARL G. EK 386 COE Rehearsal: AVE 7:00 PM October 20, 2011 East Haven, A JOINT CT dinner & degree at 6:30P.M ekscla-masons@sbcglobal.net DANIEL W. HAWTHORNE 20 BUSHER This LANE degree teaches fidelity to duty Michael L. Castroll, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o David M. Robinson, 32 o ************************************ and devotion to truth. 23

11 FRATERNAL GREETINGS FROM THE SOVEREIGN PRINCE Greetings, brethren! As your Sovereign Prince I would like to warmly welcome you the mid-point of you Scottish Rite journey. The historical degree work of the Elm City Council, Princes of Jerusalem is a link to your journey from past labors of the Lodge of Perfection and the future labors of the Chapter of Rose Croix. All will help you to complete your journey to the Consistory that will confer upon you the 32 o of the Rite. Member of the Fall Reunion will participate the 16 o at table, entitled Prince of Jerusalem. My officers and I wish you a happy and successful journey in your quest for further Masonic light. Sincerely and fraternally, Frank Heaven Sovereign Prince E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o, T. P. M OLD FOURTH DEGREE MASTER ELECT Monday, September 19, 2011 DIRECTORS Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Phone chtirrell@yahoo.com Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Clyde W. Kayser, MSA, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o PROLOGUE Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o CAST DRAMATIC SECTION King Solomon...Clyde W. Kayser, II, MSA, 33 o Adoniram... Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Abda... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Zabud... Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Zadok... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Ahishar... Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Zerbal... Randy S. Stevens, 33 o LEVITES Richard C. Calabria, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o New 4th Degree starting at 6:30 PM Dinner to follow, then Old 4th Degree Rehearsal: 7:30 PM - Aug. 29 & Sept. 1, 2011 ************************************ This degree teaches that a violator of his obligations and commitments will not go unpunished and, further, that excuses, rationalizations, and other evidences of lack of repentance will very likely increase the severity of the penalties

12 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o, T. P. M. SEVENTH DEGREE PROVOST & JUDGE Monday, September 26, 2011 DEDICATED TO JAMES R. SPENCER, JR., 33 o DIRECTOR Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Phone George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o PROLOGUE Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o QUARRY SECTION Amos...Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Jereboam...Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Overseer...Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o First Mason... Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Second Mason... Garret W. Post, 32 o Third Mason... Elliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Fourth Mason...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o TRIAL SCENE First Judge...Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Second Judge... Frank Heaven, 32 o Third Judge...Peter J. Stapleton, 32 o Fourth Judge...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Fifth Judge...George A. Mudry, V, 32 o Sixth Judge...Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o Seventh Judge... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Amos...Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Jereboam...Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Ahishar... Paul L. Chello, 33 o Rehearsals: Thurs Wed ************************************ This degree teachers us to righteously judge, and that one law and one custom shall apply to all. Let justice be impartial, tempered with mercy, humility, faith, and goals. 12 DIRECTORY RAYMOND G. TOMLINSON 126 OSBORN AVE New Haven, CT TIMOTHY C. WILKINS 18 RICE RD Woodridge, CT Cell bluenote517@aol.com RICHARD A. EPPLER 400 CEDAR ST Cheshire, CT Epplerasc@aol.com CHARLES F. WARFIELD 211 ST. JOHN ST UNIT E-11 North Haven, CT cfwarfield@juno.com DIRECTORS AND OTHERS (SELECTED) DONALD E. ROBINSON 268 HARBOR ST Branford, CT umministerman@yahoo.com DAVID L. SHARKIS 26 REID ST Waterbury, CT dsharkis@snet.net JAMES R. SPENCER, JR. 203 MILLER AVE Meriden, CT bagmanjims@juno.com CLYDE W. KAYSER, II 19 ADELAIDE AVE Waterbury, CT cwk33@juno.com MICHAEL L. CASTROLL 116 MAIN ST APT 16 West Haven, CT mlcastroll@netzero.com WILLIS E. COPELAND, JR. liz@lizsellsct.com GEORGE A.W. NOUSIAINEN 266 MOUNTAIN RD Cheshire, CT BGNous@aol.com ROBERT D. SHERRICK 125 MCQUILLAN DR Milford, CT rdsherrick@gdoc.com RICHARD V. TRAVIS PO Box 73 Hawleyville, CT rvtravis@sbcglobal.net DAVID R. BLYTHE, SR. P.O. BOX Newington, CT SECT@snet.net LEO H. LOHRMAN, II P.O. BOX 309 Stratford, CT Lohrman_leo_h@sbcglobal.net HOWARD D. TURNER 44 SHAWONDASSEE DR Stonington, CT howard_turner@hotmail.com BRUCE R. BELLMORE 41 MICHAEL DR West Haven, CT Cell brbellmore@sbcglobal.net 21

13 STEVEN M. ALLINSON 410 S. MAIN ST Wallingford, CT LEWIS P. BITHER 1516 EAST MAIN ST #10 Meriden, CT PAUL L. CHELLO 90 FAIR ST Guilford, CT or BRADLEY K. COONEY 69 ISLAND AVE Madison, CT MARTIN EDE 9 SIMPSON CT Bethany, CT mede@snet.net DANIEL W. HAWTHORNE 20 BUSHER LN Hamden, CT Cell fable132@yahoo.com NICOLA IANNONE 227 MAPLE AVE North Haven, CT nmi103@snet.net RICHARD A. KORAB 111 SHAGBARK DR Derby, CT Cell richardkorab@yahoo.com FRANK H. LESCO 321 EASTERN ST APT A 806 New Haven, CT franklesco@juno.com CHARLES H. TIRRELL 16 MACDONOUGH PLACE 1ST FLOOR Middletown, CT Cell chtirrell@yahoo.com 20 THOMAS E. BECK 794 TOTOKET RD Northford, CT Cell Quebeckett@yahoo,com RICHARD C. CALABRIA, II 204 RESERVOIR RD Killingworth, CT Bulldog_197@hotmail.com VERNON K. CLEAVES 31 STILLWOOD RD Wallingford, CT Cell OR Fax ANTHONY J. DELREGO 84 GREENS RIDGE RD Hamden, CT CARL G. EK 386 COE AVE East Haven, CT ekscla-masons@sbcglobal.net FRANK HEAVEN 36 BALDWIN ST West Haven, CT Frank_heaven@hotmail.com SCOTT A. KENNEY 4 O DONNELL CT East Haven, CT Scott.kenney@gmail.com ROBERT J. KNOWLES 86 MOUNTAIN RD Cheshire, CT Robert.J.Knowles@alumni.umas GEORGE A. MUDRY, V 79-3 BALANCE ROCK RD Seymour, CT Cell Georgen2558@yahoo.com JAMES A. TIRRELL 140 BEACON AVE New Haven, CT Cell James.tirrell@snet.net VALLEY E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o, T. P. M. EIGHTH DEGREE INTENDANT OF THE BUILDING Monday, October 3, 2011 DIRECTOR Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Phone or rstevens@i2s.com CEREMONIAL SECTION King David...Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Zerbal...Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Zadok...Martin Ede, 33 o Nathan... Clyde W. Kayser, 33 o King Hiram... Charles H. Terrill, MSA, 32 o Master of Ceremonies...Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Court Attendants...Members of the Class PROLOGUE Randy S. Stevens 33 o DRAMATIC SECTION King David...Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o King Hiram... Charles H. Terrill, MSA, 32 o Zadok...Martin Ede, 33 o Nathan...Clyde W. Kayser, II, 33 o Adonijah... Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o Solomon...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Shephatiah...George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Elishua... Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o Ithream... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Zabdail... Carl G. Ek, 32 o Japjia... Leonard H. Bucher, 32 o Shobab...Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Eliada...Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Elishama... Elliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Jonathan...Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Rehearsals: Mon Thurs ************************************ This degree reminds us that each new honor is a step toward moral perfection. Each honor earned requires attention to a particular duty. 13

14 SCHOLARSHIP RECIEPENT S FOR THE VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN ALL RECEIVING $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS Stephen M. Poppa, Derby, CT Stephen is a senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical Engineering. He is the son of Michael and Cynthia Poppa, grandson of David and Elsie Manley, nephew of Elmer and Pauline Manley. Stephen is active in Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and is an Eagle Scout. He plans to continue to get a Master s Degree after completing his Bachelor s Degree requirements. He was in Australia for the final term of his junior year to work on his intermediate qualifying project. Erika I. Bodin, Quaker Hill, CT Erika will be a junior attending Saint Michael s College, majoring in Environmental Studies. She is the daughter of John R. and Ellen W. Bodin and granddaughter of Gustaf and Virginia Bodin. She is involved with the Greyhound Rescue League, Best Buddies, D.J. for college Radio Station WWPV, Green Up VT volunteer. She is planning a liberal arts education with emphasis on environmental studies and would like to establish sustainable farm and garden programs. Christopher R. Bushy, Old Lyme, CT Chris will be a 3 rd year student attending Middlesex Community College, majoring in Communications. He is the son of Randy S. and Sara C. Stevens and grandson of Jack and Corrine Stevens. He is involved in Boy Scouts, DeMolay, Order of the Arrow, as well as student government, journalism club, and school newspaper, and karate. Matthew J. Poppa, Derby, CT Matthew will be a junior at Worchester Polytechnic with a major in Actuarial Mathematics. He is the son Michael and Cynthia Poppa, grandson of David and Elsie Manley, and nephew of Elmer and Pauline Manley. He is involved in Boy Scouts Troop 3 and Crew 33. He is a member of the Tau Kappa Epilson fraternity and this year will doing his intermediate qualifying project in Boston. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPEMENT Dear Brethren, The past year has been absolutely wonderful for the development of our valley's membership. We've had the largest classes in many years, a concerted effort to contact brothers in due arrears before they dropped NPD, several great events and brothers coming together to further their Masonic education in our study groups. Although the numbers aren't final yet this year, it is expected that we will have had our first positive membership growth in decades. I'd like to thank you all for your past hard work, however a Mason's a work is never done and neither is the work of your Membership Development Team. We continue to fulfill Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton goal that "Each Valley must emphasize Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment in all its programs and degrees." The Membership Development Team and the entire valley are dedicated to making each of our events and degrees inspirational, convenient, and enjoyable. If you haven t been to our reunions recently, why don t you come down and see how we re turning these concepts into a reality! The Scottish Rite degrees convey very powerful and diverse life lessons that benefit all present no matter how many times one observes a particular degree. The degree experience is made even more meaningful when you participate as a cast member or as a member of the stage crew. A little-known benefit of being an active participant in the degree work both on stage and behind the curtain is found in the rehearsal evenings where you get to know more of the brethren in a more relaxed and enjoyable setting. If you re not already involved in our degree work and would like to be, we can certainly use your help and find something you ll enjoy doing. The Valley of New Haven extends an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to join us. If you know a Master Mason, who is interested in learning more about the Scottish Rite please invite him to our upcoming Masonic Information Night for good food, fellowship, and the foundations of Masonry. Further, if you send his name and address to the Membership Development Committee, we will send him a packet of more information about the Rite and the Scottish Rite for the 21st Century DVD. Please contact me with potential candidates who would like more information at chtirrell@gmail.com The Valley of New Haven holds to the principles of Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment. We have several programs throughout the year that benefit the membership and their families. We encourage involvement in our organization, whether it be in degrees or behind the scenes, as it takes many men to put on a successful reunion and to have a strong fraternity. Charles Hughes Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Membership Development Chairman 14 19

15 LIVING PAST THRICE POTENT MASTERS E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION James R. Spencer, Jr., MSA, 33 o Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Edwin F. Dingus, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 o Arthur M. Pugh, 33 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Alfred H. Chapman, MSA, 32 o Gus D. Lawrence, 32 o John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 o Carl G. Ek, 32 o Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Paul L. Chello, 33 o Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Chartered at New Haven August 19, 1874 Eliphalet Gilman Storer ( ) for decades served all grand bodies in Connecticut as Grand Secretary/ Recorder. As such he became the most conspicuous figure in Masonic circles of Connecticut in his generation. He was Grand Commander of Knights Templar ( ). His name appears at the head of the list of applicants in 1848 for what was to be a transitory Lodge of Perfection at New Haven. The Lodge of Perfection, inclusive, are commonly called the Ineffable Degrees. In these eleven lessons, the candidates will observe many references, scenes, and characters which recall and amplify the three Symbolic Degrees. 18 Matthew O. Montano, Cheshire, CT Matt will be sophomore at Naugatuck Valley Community College, with a major in General Studies. He is the son of James and Evelyn Montano and grandson of Otto and Evelyn Donath. He is a graduate of the Waterbury 32 o Learning Center and is involved in DeMolay, is an Eagle Scout, and karate. After completing Naugatuck Valley Community College, he plans to attend a four year college to study history. Sarah E. Eppler, Cranberry Township, PA Sarah will be a freshman at Slippery Rock University, in PA, with a major in Music Education, planning for a career in music education. She is the daughter of Walter and Jacqueline Eppler, granddaughter of Richard & Ruth Eppler. She is a member in the Praise Band of Grace Church in Cranberry and the Youth Group in the Northway Church. At school she is member of the Seneca Valley Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz 1 Ensemble and Senior Saxophone Quartet. Marianne E. Wilkins, CT Marianne will be in her final year of a 3 year program studying to be a Master Physician Assistant at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. She is the daughter of Timothy and Mary Wilkins. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Daughter of the American Revolution, Victoria running club, Pediatric Obesity Fitness Clinic, and volunteers at various sporting events. Her extracurricular activities include the UTMB Triathalon Club, Orthopedic Surgical Society, and Volunteering at St. Vincent s Clinic and Student Surgical Society. Her GPA currently is Christopher J. Rompe, East Haven, CT Chris will be a sophomore at Mitchell College studying Criminal Justice. He is the son of Wilfred and Doreen Rompe. He is a member of New Haven De- Molay Chapter and his other activities include Radio Mitchell, Hall Council, work at the library, and intramural sports. 15

16 Ashley M. Chello, Guilford, CT Ashley will be a Sophomore at the Suffolk University with a major in Psychology. She is the daughter of Paul and Emily Chello. She is a member of the Connecticut Quarter Horse Association and is participating in national horseback riding competition of the American Quarter Horse Association. She plans to go to medical school after completing her course work at Suffolk. Her goal is to be a psychiatrist. Megan E. Meuser, Stratford, CT Megan will be a freshman at the University of Vermont, undecided as to a major at this time. Megan is the daughter of Robert and Swan Sherrick, Jr., and the grandson of Robert D. and Ann Sherrick. She a member of Our Lady of Peace youth group and involved in varsity cheerleading, Spanish club and is a member of the National Honor Society. Timothy A. Schwink, Meriden, Ct Timothy is a Junior at Central Connecticut State University, studying Environmental Occupational Safety. He is the son of Carl and Sheryl Estrom and grandson of Kenneth and Louellen Anderson. Timothy is a past member of the Police Explorers, works 40 hours a week and goes to Central Connecticut full time. ***************************** NEW MEMBERS Degrees are scheduled and casts are chosen, now WE NEED CANDIDATES. ONLY ONE APPLICATION AT THIS TIME Applications are available from the Secretary or from our web site ( Get your applications to the Secretary E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o, T. P. M. FOURTEENTH DEGREE GRAND ELECT MASON Monday, October 17, 2011 DIRECTORS Paul L. Chello, 33 o Phone plchelloesq@sbcglobal. net Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o PROLOGUE Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o CAST Thrice Potent Master...Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Deputy Master... Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Senior Warden... Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Junior Warden...Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o Orator...Richard C. Calabria, II, 32 o Master of Ceremonies...Thomas E. Beck, 32 o Captain of the Guard...James A Tirrell, 32 o Moses... Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Inquirer... Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Voices & Speakers Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Carleton V. Erickson, 33 o Dinner 6:15 PM Rehearsals: 7:00 PM Wednesdays, Sept 28 & Oct. 12, 2011 ************************************ In the Scottish Rite, this degree is the summit of Ancient Craft Masonry. As the crowning degree of the Lodge of Perfection, its essence is the holiness of God and reverence for His Holy Name. God will not hold him guiltless who taketh His Name in vain