ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

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1 ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania The Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º 111th Spring Anniversary Class April 13 & 14, 2012

2 Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º Howard J. Lamade, Jr. was born December 23, 1923 in Williamsport, PA. He was a graduate of the Peddie School in While enrolled at the University of North Carolina, Howard took a break from his studies and served in the United States Army, where he was honorably discharged in 1946 at the rank of Master Sergeant. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in Howard was formerly the Production Director, Vice President, and Secretary of the GRIT Publishing Company in Williamsport. He married Ruth E. Walker in 1951 and has one son, Kurt. Howard entered Ivy Lodge No. 397 on March 6, 1945, but demitted in 1947 to join Dietrick Lamade Lodge No. 755 as a Warrant Member, where he later served as Worshipful Master and Secretary. Howard also belongs to the Valley of Williamsport, A.A.S.R., where he served as Sovereign Prince of the Council of Princes of Jerusalem in 1958, Commander-in-Chief from , and as a member of the Imperial Teteque Band. He was coronated as an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33, in Howard s other Masonic affiliations include Lycoming Royal Arch Chapter No. 222, Adoniram Council No. 26, Baldwin II Commandery No. 22, and Pennsylvania York Rite College No. 11. WILLIAMSPORT SCOTTISH RITE 348 Market Street Williamsport, PA (570)

3 Allegiance The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33 for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is Boston, Massachusetts, the officers of which are Ill. JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33 Deputy for Pennsylvania Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33 Grand Almoner Ill. JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33 Grand Secretary General Active Members of the Supreme Council for Pennsylvania Ill...JEFFREY W. COY, Shippensburg Ill...RUSSELL W. BAKER, Elizabethtown Ill...WILLIAM L. McCARRIER, Butler Ill...THOMAS K. STURGEON, Imperial Ill...C. DeFORREST TREXLER, Macungie 1

4 THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SCOTTISH RITE Declaration of Principles by the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. THIS SUPREME COUNCIL reaffirms its unswerving loyalty to the fundamental purpose of Freemasonry, which purpose from time immemorial has been to improve and strengthen the character of the individual man, and through the individual, the character of the community, reinforcing those spiritual and moral values which give the community its strength and stability. This Supreme Council believes that this purpose is to be attained by laying a broad basis of principle upon which men of every race, country, sect, and opinion may unite. Believing that good and true men can be trusted to act well and wisely, this Supreme Council considers it the duty of the Fraternity to impress upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, to enlighten them as to those things which make for human welfare, and to inspire them with that feeling of charity, or well-wishing, toward all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action. To that end, Freemasonry requires of its members a belief in God and encourages faith in God s divine purposes and worship of God in conformity with the dictates of individual conscience. It stands for truth and justice, liberty and enlightenment, fraternity and philanthropy. This Supreme Council expects of its members strict obedience to the laws of the land, and respect for their country s flag. Such principles unite men and encourage the pursuit by them individually and collectively of worthy endeavors and the attainment of the purposes inherent in them. In that unity human character achieves its highest unfolding and provides man s best hope for peace on earth and good will among men. To the furtherance of these principles, all our ritual is directed and all our efforts are aimed. To their furtherance each Master Mason has pledged himself, and at the portal of the Scottish Rite has renewed that pledge. This Supreme Council discountenances and rejects any attempt by any international groups or confederations of Scottish Rite Supreme Councils to legislate for individual Supreme Councils. Recognizing that principles unite men, that programs sometimes divide them, and that the preservation of unity of purpose and devotion to principle is essential to Freemasonry, the Supreme Council affirms its continued adherence to that ancient and approved rule of Freemasonry which forbids the discussion within tyled doors of creeds, politics, or other topics apt to excite personal animosities. This Supreme Council further affirms its conviction that it is not only contrary to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but exceedingly dangerous to its unity, strength, usefulness and welfare for Masonic Bodies in their official capacity to take formal action or attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any particular legislative project or proposal, or in any way to attempt to procure the election or appointment of Governmental officials, whether executive, legislative, or judicial or to influence them, whether or not members of the Fraternity, in the performance of their official duties. Adopted September 20, 1923 Reaffirmed September 27, 1934 Affirmed September 18, 1929 Revised September 23, 1969 Revised September 21,

5 A MESSAGE TO CANDIDATES You are about to begin your pilgrimage through the Scottish Rite Degrees and it may become to you one of the greatest and most inspiring experiences of your life. If you become a Prince of the Royal Secret by receiving the Thirty-Second Degree and are no better than when you began your adventure, your investment of time and money will have been in vain. If, however, you bring a receptive mind and a sensitive heart to these degrees you will indeed be a wiser and a better man. Many men have been reborn, intellectually and spiritually, during the conferring of these Degrees. It is the hope and prayer of the Brethren that your experiences may be rich and significant. While each of you will be a guest of the Scottish Rite bodies, you are requested, nevertheless, to observe certain regulations and to cooperate closely with the class marshals so that confusion and delay may be avoided as far as possible. A definite time schedule is necessary and can only be maintained through the cooperation of all, including each and every candidate. A full program of degree exemplifications has been scheduled and a concerted effort has been made to present these degrees in a manner that will be an inducement to our candidates, as well as to our members, to return many times in the future to witness our Scottish Rite degrees. Through the use of authentic costuming, realistic scenery, effective lighting, music and the beautiful language of the ritual, these degrees become highly dramatic presentations which certainly should inspire and enable everyone who witnesses them with an open heart and open mind to have a better understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry as a way of life and a deeper concept of his responsibilities as a man and a Mason. This, we believe, is highly important because at a time when the time-tested principles that are so dear to Masons everywhere and that are so fundamental to our American way of life are being seriously challenged and threatened, the need for a better understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry and a more determined resolve to carry our Masonic light into the world becomes increasingly urgent. We always look forward to each Scottish Rite Reunion as an opportunity to greet old friends and to make new and lasting acquaintances, and let us never forget or underestimate the value of true friendships. As we are taught in one of our degrees, life without friends, indeed, is worthless. We sincerely hope you will avail yourselves of the opportunity at this Reunion to rededicate your lives to the precepts of our beloved Fraternity and assure you we shall endeavor to make your attendance both enjoyable and rewarding. In that connection, we are particularly anxious to make this Reunion one of the best ever in every respect. FRATERNALLY, CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33, Thrice Potent Master LARRY E. SHEATS, Sovereign Prince PATRICK N. MAYNARD, Most Wise Master GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33, Commander-in-Chief ATTEST: STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary 3

6 TO ALL MASONS of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Whatsoever Degree and Wheresoever About the World Dispersed A GREETING and a Mason s Welcome is Hereby Extended to Them to Meet With Their Brethren of the Rite in the Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Their 111th Spring Anniversary To be held April 13 & 14, 2012 As Per Program By order of GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33, Commander-in-Chief STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary 4

7 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Commander-in-Chief First Lieutenant Commander Second Lieutenant Commander Thrice Potent Master Sovereign Prince Most Wise Master Deputy Master High Priest Senior Warden Chairman of Trustees Secretary Treasurer ADVISORY BOARD The counsel and advice of the Past Commanders-in-Chief are depended upon to aid in directing all of our activities for best results. L. Eugene Pauling, 33 Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Gary W. Walter, 33 Robert W. Gehrig, 33 William K. Kahler, 33 C. Fred Harris, 33 Donald C. Berninger, 33 A. James Bryden, 33 Ronald H. Hoover, 33 Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Eugene C. Cillo, 33 Richard A. Loreman, 33 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES J. Budd Bell, 33, Chairman Robert W. Gehrig, 33, Chairman Emeritus Robert E. Saul, Vice Chairman Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary to the Board J. Budd Bell, 33 Ronald A. Aungst, 33 Roger D. Jarrett David C. Raker, 33 Marvin R. Long Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Robert E. Saul James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 William H. Rice, Jr., 33 James A. Smith Larry E. Sheats Charles F. Greevy, III Gregory C. Wenrich, 33, C-I-C FRATERNAL GREETINGS D. Frederick Wertz, 33, Chairman William T. Abernatha, Jr., 33 Allen J. Henninger, 33 Philip A. Rhoads, 33 R. Donald Adam, 33 Robert M. Hockenberry, 33 William H. Rice, Jr., 33 Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33 G. Robert Hofer, 33 William R. Rininger, 33 J. Budd Bell, 33 Charles C. Hoover, 33 James R. Ritter, 33 Bryan L. Berry, 33, M.S.A. Ronald H. Hoover, 33 Richard M. Robinson, 33 Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 William K. Kahler, 33 David R. Smeltz, Sr., 33 Donald C. Berninger, 33 Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Dan E. Smith, 33 Henry E. Bower, Jr., 33 Richard A. Loreman, 33 Paul H. Starkey, 33 A. James Bryden, 33 C. Robert Lutcher, 33 Carl L. Stitzer, 33 Eugene C. Cillo, 33 Roger A. Madigan, 33 James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 Neil T. Coy, 33, M.S.A. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 Gerald D. Wagner, 33 Larry R. Emigh, 33 Donald J. Panichi, 33 Gary W. Walter, 33 Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 L. Eugene Pauling, 33 Elliott B. Weiss, 33 George A. Fraley, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, 33 Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Robert W. Gehrig, 33 James A. Pruyne, 33 Robert C. Wise, 33 C. Frederick Harris, 33 David C. Raker, 33 Calvin M. Witmer, 33 P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33 Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33 James C. Young, 33 5

8 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (Continued) HOSPITALITY AND REGISTRATION Richard D. Carson, M.S.A. Chairman, (570) Robert E. Klingman, Assistant Chairman Lee R. Brobst William S. McKay Bradley H. Oechler John A. Brown Earl J. Michael Jacob F. Engle Willard L. Foresman James Smith Charles D. Springman Samuel R. Hoff, M.S.A. James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 BANQUET COMMITTEE Ronald L. Rock, M.S.A., Acting Chairman Dale E. Wurster, Assistant Chairman Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. Gerald D. Wagner, 33 P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33 Robert O. Fries Glen F. Getchen Carl L. Stitzer, 33 William A. Holmes Kenneth L. Porter, M.S.A. Charles Smith 6

9 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (Continued) SPOTLIGHT Jay E. Chaapel, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) Marlin M. Roush, M.S.A. David G. Wascher AMPLIFYING SYSTEM Birch B. Phillips III, Chairman, (570) J. Budd Bell, 33 * Ralph E. Zeigler * Paul R. Warnick COMMITTEE ON MAKEUP Jeffrey D. Gorham, Chairman, (570) Brian K. Bitner, Asst. Chairman, (570) * Eugene C. Cillo, 33 Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. John R. Drawbaugh, Jr. Matthew J. Whipple Melvin P. Casselberry Robert A. Preston, M.S.A. * Honorary Members 111th Spring Anniversary SCOTTISH RITE IMPERIAL TETEQUE BAND Lance Ohnmeiss, Director Donald C. Berninger, 33, Director Emeritus Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. Fred E. Nicewinter James R. Ritter, 33 Alfred J. Bashore Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A. James L. Shaner William C. Frederick Edwin F. Musser Larry E. Sheats Robert C. Wise, 33 J. David Jarrett * Robert E. Skipper * Earl R. Williams Robert H. Kauffeld Ray Snyder Gregory A. Bitler Carl J. Musser Robert L. Swartz G. Raymond Bressler Gordon Taylor George R. Dietz * Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Ray F. Tyler William E. Corson Richard H. Lloyd * Kenneth S. Warmkessel Robert R. Cowl * Kenneth L. Masterson Donald E. Weaver Louis R. Arndt * Robert M. Maue Fred L. Delaney Albert R. Mitchell * Retired Members 7

10 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (Continued) ENTERTAINMENT USHERS Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) William K. Person Donald H. Metzger Robert L. Rice Jesse F. Sholes William A. Clemons, Jr. Robert A. Folmar Victor I. Carlson Donald B. Bergerstsock, 33 Willard L. Foresman IN CHARGE OF CLASS Lawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) William H. Sober, Jr. Charles C. Hoover, 33 Paul H. Starkey, 33 Peter D. Culbertson James A. Stroup, M.S.A. J. Budd Bell, 33 Thomas W. Boyle CLASS MARSHALS Bryan L. Berry, M.S.A., 33, Chairman, (570) Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A., Assistant Chairman George A. Fraley, 33 John A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A. Andrew E. Walter Jeffrey B. Smith COMMITTEE ON BANNERS Robert E. Johnson, M.S.A., Chairman, Montoursville Richard L. Mix James A. Stroup, M.S.A. 8

11 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (Continued) RITUALISTIC DIRECTOR Ronald H. Hoover, 33 LIGHTING TECHNICIANS Patrick N. Maynard, Chairman, (570) Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus George E. Elder, Sr. Dean M. Thomas * Lewis C. Ronemus Gale Roland Larry E. Maynard WARDROBE AND WIG COMMITTEE John H. Shafer, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33, Assistant Chairman Howard T. Manley Thad E. Day Gary W. Walter, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, 33 James R. Shaible J. Bernard Schelb STAGE William H. Rice, Jr., 33, Chairman, (570) * Jay E. Chaapel, M.S.A. Robert W. Pickering Kenneth I. Berninger * John A. Girton Harry A. Rhian William C. Rice Franklin A. Poust *Honorary Members 9

12 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (Continued) WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY CHOIR James R. Ritter, 33, Director and Accompanist, (570) Gerald D. Fleisher, Business Manager Robert P. Bowersox Richard H. Lloyd Gary H. Derr Robert N. Panichi, M.S.A. Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. Paul W. Grove Chester A. Harbach C. Bruce Henry Clair W. Keefer H. Thomas Eddy Richard A. Loreman, 33 Frederick G. Pfeiffer, Jr. Philip A. Rhoads, 33 Jackie E. Rishel, M.S.A. Gary L. Yocum Honorary Life Members Eugene R. Kelley Max E. Mitchell James H. Wirt VISITATION OF SICK James. A. Stroup, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33, Asst. Chairman J. Budd Bell, 33 Robert M. Hockenberry, 33 Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. Calvin M. Witmer, 33 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 Friday, 3:00 P.M. - Reception of Candidates. Saturday, 8:00 A.M. - Registration Cast members are requested to assist in clearing stage after each degree is over. ALL RITUALS MUST BE CHECKED INTO THE OFFICE FOLLOWING THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 Valley of Williamsport 6:00 P.M. Members and ladies dinner 7:00 P.M. - All bodies stated meeting 10

13 CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33º THRICE POTENT MASTER OFFICERS Thrice Potent Master CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33 Deputy Master JAMES R. SHAIBLE Senior Warden THOMAS E. RYDER Junior Warden MARVIN R. LONG Orator BEN E. ZEAFLA Treasurer DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary STEPHEN M. WERTZ Master of Ceremonies JAMES A. O CONNOR Captain of the Guard ROBERT C. KREBS Hospitaler J. BUDD BELL, 33 Tyler GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33 11

14 APRIL 13, 2012 MASTER TRAVELER, 4 4:00 P.M. LARRY E. MAYNARD, Degree Master, (570) The Apartment of the Holy Place before the completion of the Temple TIME: 1005 B.C. Duty is with us always, inflexible as fate. Prologue RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 SCENE I Guide C. FRED HARRIS, 33 Hiram NEIL T. COY, SR.,33, M.S.A. SCENE II King David CARL L. STITZER, 33 Solomon CAROLL P. KEEFER Joseph DARWIN C. BEAVER Sepa EARL J. MICHAEL SCENE III Araspes JOHN T. ZIMMERMAN Artaban DENNIS R. MACK Bartacus JAMES A. SMITH SCENE IV Most Wise Master KENNETH W. MCCLINTOCK, 33 Senior Warden WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR. Junior Warden CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS SCENE V Four Chaplains MARVIN R. LONG WILLIAM SKUMANICH GILBERT M. BOAL KENNETH R. RUCH, JR. Chief Spotted Eagle VAN S. SHIPE George Washington JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A. Flag Bearer THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A. Flag Bearer Companion THOMAS E. RYDER Constans DENNIS R. MACK 12

15 APRIL 13, 2012 GRAND ELECT MASON, 14 5:00 P.M. DAVID C. RAKER, 33, Degree Master, (570) RICHARD A. LOREMAN, 33, Assistant Degree Master, (570) The Secret Vault under the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple of Solomon Whom virtue unites, death cannot separate. Prologue BEN E. ZEAFLA Thrice Potent Master DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Deputy Master WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33 Senior Warden DAN E. SMITH, 33 Junior Warden STEPHEN A. SCHLESING Master of Ceremonies JAMES R. SHAIBLE Orator JOSEPH O. SMITH, JR. Moses JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33 Captain of Guard A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33 Voice BEN E. ZEAFLA Lighting Technician PATRICK N. MAYNARD DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP CLEAR STAGE 13

16 LARRY E. SHEATS SOVEREIGN PRINCE OFFICERS Sovereign Prince LARRY E. SHEATS High Priest THAD E. DAY Senior Warden JOHN E. BARNHART Junior Warden FRANK E. HORT, SR. Treasurer DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler J. BUDD BELL, 33 Master of Ceremonies PATRICK A. ENRIGHT Master of Entrances CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS Tyler GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33 14

17 APRIL 13, 2012 PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16º 6:15 P.M. LARRY E. SHEATS, Degree Master, (570) R. DONALD ADAM, 33, Assistant Degree Master, (814) Great is Truth and mighty above all things. Prologue ROBERT C. WISE, 33 Zerubbabel Sovereign Prince FRANK E. HORT, SR. Joshua High Priest LARRY E. SHEATS Seriah Prince of Judah (Senior Warden) JOHN E. BARNHART, III Mordecai Prince of Benjamin (Junior Warden) KEITH R. TRESSLER Darius King of Persia RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 Artaban Satrap of Assyria CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS Araspes Satrap of Babylon JAMES R. SHAIBLE Bartacus Satrap of Media JAMES A. SMITH Grand Master of Entrances TERRY M. PETERS Grand Chancellor THAD E. DAY Trumpeter LARRY E. SHEATS 15

18 PATRICK N. MAYNARD MOST WISE MASTER OFFICERS Most Wise Master PATRICK N. MAYNARD Senior Warden DAVID G. WASCHER Junior Warden MICHAEL J. WALLIS Orator JOHN L. DEBO, JR. Treasurer DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler J. BUDD BELL, 33 Master of Ceremonies ROBERT E. SAUL Guard STEPHEN M. WERTZ Tyler GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33 16

19 APRIL 14, 2012 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX OF H.R.D.M., 18 8:30 A.M. CARL L. STITZER, 33, Degree Master, (570) WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR., Assistant Degree Master, (570) Chapter Room and Chamber of Death TIME: 1118 A.D. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Prologue GARMAN D. ZEHNER Most Wise Master RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 Senior Warden KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Junior Warden DAVID G. WASCHER Orator WILLIAM K. KAHLER, 33 Voice JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33 Master of Ceremonies P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33 Captain of the Guard MICHAEL J. WALLIS Projectionist DAN E. SMITH, 33 Lighting Technician CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A. Stage WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33 Spotlight JAY E. CHAAPEL, M.S.A. DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP CLEAR STAGE 17

20 GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OFFICERS Commander-in-Chief GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 First Lieutenant Commander KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Second Lieutenant Commander KEITH R. TRESSLER Orator JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33 Chancellor PAUL H. STARKEY, 33 Treasurer DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary STEPHEN M. WERTZ Master of Ceremonies CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33 Hospitaler J. BUDD BELL, 33 Engineer and Seneschal LARRY R. EMIGH, 33 Standard Bearer ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33 Guard CARL L. STITZER, 33 Sentinel GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33 18

21 APRIL 14th, 2012 PATRIARCH NOACHITE, 21 9:45 A.M. C. FREDERICK HARRIS, 33, Degree Master, (570) A gathering of the ruling heads of Europe in a forest camp in the 12th Century. Ever will right come uppermost and ever will justice be done. Prologue BENJAMIN E. LANDON Knight Warden P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33 Lieutenant Commander C. FRED HARRIS, 33 Adolph STEPHEN M. WERTZ Reinfred GEORGE J. CASELLA, SR. Scribe LARRY E. SHEATS Kt. Chancellor JOHN E. REIDY, SR. Eric DAN E. SMITH, 33 Ferdinand A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33 Thaddues CARL L. STITZER, 33 William LARRY E. MAYNARD SUPPORTING CAST: Venerable Secretary WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR. Herald ROBERT C. WISE, 33 Halberdiers VOLUNTEERS Attendants VOLUNTEERS Lighting Technician PATRICK N. MAYNARD Technical Advisor J. BUDD BELL, 33 Stage WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33 DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP CLEAR STAGE 19

22 APRIL 14th, 2012 PRINCE OF LIBANUS, 22 12:00 P.M. MARK J. PHILLIPS, Degree Master, (570) STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Assistant Degree Master, (570) Workshop located in a North American forest TIME: 19th Century A.D. Does he acknowledge the dignity of labor? Does he understand that it is not a curse, but a privilege for a man to earn his living by hard work Prologue BRIAN E. RYDER Master Workman MARK J. PHILLIPS First Workman ROBERT G. PETERMAN Second Workman CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS Master of Ceremonies STEPHEN M. WERTZ Workman ROBERT W. DITTMAR Candidate NICHOLAS S. RICE Lighting Technician PATRICK N. MAYNARD Stage WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33 DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP CLEAR STAGE 20

23 APRIL 14th, 2012 CHIEF OF THE TABERNACLE, 23 1:00 P.M. JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A., Degree Master, (570) BRIAN E. RYDER, Assistant Degree Master, (570) P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33, Assistant Degree Master, (570) The four Chaplians Degree Based on the sinking of the troopship U. S. S. Dorchester in World War II. Prologue ROBERT C. WISE, 33 Reverend Robert C. Richards ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33 Reverend George Lansing Fox THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A. Wyatt Fox LARRY E. SHEATS Rabbi Alexander Goode JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A. Rabbi Goode, The Senior JOHN E. BARNHART Father John Patrick Washington P. FRANLKIN HARTZEL, JR. 33 Seaman Morton GLEN E. PAULHAMUS Reverend Clark V. Poling GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 Reverend Daviel V. Poling KEITH R. TRESSLER Boatswain s Mate Owens BRIAN E. RYDER The Captain G. RAYMOND BRESSLER, II Private Evans SEAN M. PURDY SOLDIERS AND SAILORS G. Raymond Bressler, II; J. David Jarrett; Robert C. Wise, 33 ; Glen E. Paulhamus; William Mosser; Donald E. Weaver; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 ; Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A.; Larry E. Sheats; Thomas E. Ryder; Sean M. Purdy. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Lighting and Backstage Coordinators PATRICK N. MAYNARD; GEORGE E. ELDER, SR.; CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A. Amplifying System BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, III Spotlight JAY E. CHAAPEL DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO HELP CLEAR STAGE 21

24 APRIL 14th, 2012 KNIGHT ASPIRANT, 31 2:30 P.M. P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33, Degree Master, (570) JAMES R. SHAIBLE, Asst. Degree Master, (570) A Cathedral Chancel in France TIME: About 1300 A.D. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend. ALLEGORICAL SECTION Prince Commander JAMES R. SHAIBLE Knight Kadosh MARVIN R. LONG Knight of Rose Croix KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Knight of Council of Jerusalem C. FRED HARRIS, 33 Knight of Lodge of Perfection JOHN L. DEBO, JR. Captain of the Guard LARRY E. SHEATS Herald JEFFREY B. SMITH Trumpeter LARRY E. SHEATS Constans, as Aspirant to Knighthood P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33 Florio, a Companion of Constans BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, III Urban, a Philosopher JOHN E. BARNHART Rufus, a Knight Companion of Constans ROBERT E. JOHNSON, M.S.A. Ignatius, a Monk WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33 Cardinal MICHAEL J. WALLIS Cardinal s Aide VAN S. SHIPE Priest ROBERT E. SAUL Acolyte MELVIN C. DURRWACHTER, M.S.A. Thurifer FREDERICK G. RIPKA Consistory Guards THAD E. DAY JEFFREY B. SMITH ROBERT C. KREBS FRANK E. HORT, SR STEPHEN M. WERTZ 22

25 APRIL 14th, 2012 SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET, 32 3:30 P.M. J. BUDD BELL, 33, Degree Master, (570) A Cathedral Chancel in France TIME: About 1300 A.D. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend. CEREMONIAL SECTION Commander-in-Chief GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 First Lieutenant Commander CARL L. STITZER, 33 Second Lieutenant Commander ROBERT C. WISE, 33 Most Wise Master C. FRED HARRIS, 33 Sovereign Prince PAUL H. STARKEY, 33 Thrice Potent Master WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR. Worshipful Master A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33 Orator KEITH R. TRESSLER Chancellor DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Master of Ceremonies JAMES A. PRUYNE, 33 Hospitaler R. DONALD ADAM, 33 Aspirant Knight J. BUDD BELL, 33 Engineer and Seneschal ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33 Secretary DAN E. SMITH, 33 Captain of the Guard KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Treasurer

26 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES KEITH A. ERB Chairman JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33 Co-Chairman REGION 1 Paul H. Starkey, 33º Chairman 70 Athens Rural Amity Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33º, M.S.A. Gary E. Lewis 108 Towanda Union Donald J. Panichi, 33 Steven D. Benjamin, Jr. David J. Landmesser 163 Monroeton Evergreen 263 Laceyville Franklin 306 Troy Trojan Lawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A. REGION 2 William H. Rice, Jr., 33 Chairman 244 Danville Frank E. Hort, Sr. John E. Barnhart, III 255 Shamokin Bruce A. Bunner Marvin R. Long Peter Zabawsky 349 Elysburg Willliam H. Rice, Jr., Mount Carmel Cedar Dennis J. Stone 415 Canton Raymond G. Bagley, Jr. Lewis T. McClain 418 Rome Roman Wilmer W. Gilpin Duane I. Phillips 471 Le Raysville Le Ray Michael Maslov Harrison D. Johnson 618 Wyalusing William H. Williamson 24

27 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REGION 3 Keith A. Erb Chairman 22 Sunbury Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Van S. Shipe Jeffrey B. Smith 144 Lewisburg Charity Keith A. Erb Caroll P. Keefer Robert L. Hughes 194 Selinsgrove Lafayette Charles C. Hoover, 33 Ronald H. Hoover, Milton Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A. John A. Brouse, M.S.A. 370 Mifflinburg Gary W. Walter, 33 James A. Smith Dennis R. Mack 404 Northumberland Eureka Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr. William Skumanich REGION 4 James A. O Connor Chairman 268 Bellefonte Robert C. Krebs 314 Clearfield Gilbert M. Boal 391 Phillipsburg Wenzil G. Fleck Roy V. Parko 480 Curwensville Noble Michael L. Cathcart 515 Osceola Mills Oceala Clifford E. Reed, Sr., Centre Hall Old Fort Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. William R. Rininger, Dubois Raymond C. Bush 700 State College Gregory J. Stayer Robert H. Hoffman James A. O Connor 619 Middleburg Fred R. Spotts 702 Herndon Keith R. Tressler 25

28 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REGION 5 Robert E. Saul Chairman 106 Williamsport Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 Robert E. Johnson, M.S.A. 199 Lock Haven La Fayette Michael L. Slack 232 Jersey Shore La Belle Vallee Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., Muncy Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 Stephen M. Wertz 335 Montoursville Eureka J. Budd Bell, 33 C. Fred Harris, Williamsport Ivy James R. Sunderland, Jr., Watsontown James C. Young, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, Williamsport John F. Laedlein Robert E. Saul Thomas W. Boyle 755 Williamsport Dietrick Lamade Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 26

29 AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE, M.S.A. The Award for Meritorious Service is conferred upon members who have attained the Thirty-Second Degree and have given faithful services of a Masonic nature. First given in 1941, the award is presented by the Council of Deliberation upon the recommendation of the presiding officers of the four bodies. The following deceased members of the Valley of Williamsport have been so honored: Edward F. Laedlein, Edward M. Bates, John A. Shoemaker, Charles E. Laedlein, George W. Heap, T. LeRoy Lyman, Thomas S. Askey, William M. Applegate, Albra W. Reeder, Charles A. Shempp, Ferdinand D. Page, Jacob A. Billman, Fred A. Waltz, Andrew S. Rhoads, Chester A. Moore, Zaner Colley, Fred H. Breining, G. E. Otto Leeds, Charles C. Fullmer, Jay H. Campbell, Albert C. Haas, Earl H. Morris, J. Clyde Brown, Clarence G. Ebert, Clair W. Bishop, Walter J. Heim, 33, LeRoy E. Losch, W. Clyde Harer, 33, Russell V. Myers, Chester M. Best, Drew E. Kolb, Woods M. Nicely, Howard J. Best, Harry Ealer, Jr., Charles E. Mahaffie, William N. Smith, Earl W. Ritter, Arthur S. Fenton, Cyrus Trate, Charles S. Cox, Bruce H. Winter, Robert D. Smink, David H. Best, Asher C. Weigel, Carl H. Sump, George C. Meck, John K. Miller, Theodore R. Walters, Charles A. Diehl, James L. Shaible, Karl O. Stuempfle, John E. Dice, Richard Wood, Joseph F. Wise, Ray S. Updegrove, Robert Young, Jr., Wilbur L. Houck, Marlin M. Roush, Ronald A. Lamar, Thomas F. Smith Jr., Richard J. Case., Jay E. Chaapel and Paul R. Dewald. Living members who hold this honor and the year given include the following: Clifton K. Hungerford Leon C. Myers Ronald L. Rock Ralph D. Musick Bryan L. Berry, Carson C. Hoover Jackie E. Rishel Samuel R. Hoff John H. Shafer Thomas J. Reimensnyder Kenneth L. Porter James S. Carr James A. Stroup Edward T. Unangst Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr Jeffrey L. Kuntz Richard D. Carson John A. Brouse, Sr Robert E. Johnson Robert A. Preston Nominated for Gilbert M. Boal William H. Sober, Jr. The officers ask that honorary members of the Supreme Council, past officers of all bodies, and all holders of the Meritorious Service Award wear their jewels while attending sessions. Visitors from other Valleys are asked to make themselves known so they may be escorted to special seats in the auditorium. They, too, are asked to wear their jewels. 27

30 SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT The Susquehanna Valley Club President VAN S. SHIPE, Shamokin Dam 1st Vice President TERRY M. PETERS, Port Trevorton 2nd Vice President HARRY M. HUNTER, Sunbury Secretary RONALD D. WETZEL, Northumberland Chaplain CARSON C. HOOVER, M.S.A., Selinsgrove Advisory Committee- CALVIN M. WITMER, 33 ; RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 ; MAX S. HACKENBERG; WILLIAM SKUMANICH, GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 Moshannon Valley Club President GILBERT M. BOAL, Clearfield Advisory Committee- GEORGE L. BEARD; ROY V. PARKO; CLIFFORD E. REED, 33 Mt. Nittany Club President LARRY R. EMIGH, 33, Boalsburg Vice President JEFFREY J. STURNIOLO, Warriors Mark Secretary LARRY D. DYKE, Lemont Treasurer JAMES S. CARR, M.S.A., Boalsburg Chaplain RALPH D. MUSICK, M.S.A., Centre Hall Directors - LARRY R. EMIGH, 33 ; R. DONALD ADAM, 33 ; DOUGLAS A. SMITH; WILLIAM R. RININGER, 33 ; TOM J. McBRIDE; RALPH D. MUSICK, M.S.A.; ROBERT H. HOFFMAN Sun Valley Club President THOMAS E. RYDER, Milton 1st Vice President DENNIS R. MACK, Mifflinburg Secretary/Treasurer JAMES A. SMITH, New Berlin Directors- MARLIN L. PLYMETTE, 33 ; GARY W. WALTER, 33 28

31 LIVING PAST PRESIDING OFFICERS Williamsport Lodge of Perfection, 14 Past Thrice Potent Masters Henry E. Bower, Jr., 33 ; J. Budd Bell, 33 ; Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A.; Eugene C. Cillo, 33 ; Robert E. Copenhaver; Max E. Mitchell; R. Donald Adam, 33 ; Eugene R. Kelley; P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33 ; William E. Fritz; George E. Meck; Richard A. Loreman, 33 ; Peter Zabawsky; William Skumanich; Glen E. Paulhamus; William R. Rininger; 33, Elliott B. Weiss, 33 ; William H. Rice, Jr., 33 ; Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.; G. Arnold Kriner; Benjamin E. Landon. Williamsport Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16 Past Sovereign Princes Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 ; Philip A. Rhoads, 33 ; Paul R. Warnick; Leon C. Myers, Jr., M.S.A.; Chester H. Pribble; James C. Young, 33 ; Larry R. Emigh, 33 ; Jackie E. Rishel, M.S.A.; Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33 ; Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A.; John L. Warsing; Keith R. Tressler; David C. Raker, 33 ; Dennis K. Birdsall; Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A.; Donald H. Shaheen; William Mosser; Larry E. Maynard; Caroll P. Keefer; Gilbert M. Boal; Keith A. Erb. Williamsport Chapter of Rose Croix, 18 Past Most Wise Masters Birch B. Phillips, Jr.; Robert W. Gehrig, 33 ; Marlin L. Plymette, 33 ; David R. Smeltz, 33 ; Bryan L. Berry, 33, M.S.A.; William K. Kahler, 33 ; A. James Bryden, 33 ; Gary W. Walter, 33 ; G. Robert Hofer, 33 ; Robert C. Wise, 33 ; Ronald H. Hoover, 33 ; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 ; C. Frederick Harris, 33 ; George A. Fraley, 33 ; Charles C. Hoover, 33 ; C. Robert Lutcher, 33 ; James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 ; Dan E. Smith, 33 ; Carl L. Stitzer, 33 ; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 ; Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 ; William H. Sober, Jr.; Gerald D. Wagner, 33 ; Thomas W. Boyle. Williamsport Consistory S.P.R.S., 32 Past Commanders-in-Chief L. Eugene Pauling, 33 ; Robert W. Gehrig, 33 ; Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 ; William K. Kahler, 33 ; Donald C. Berninger, 33 ; Eugene C. Cillo, 33 ; Gary W. Walter, 33 ; A. James Bryden, 33 ; C. Fred Harris, 33 ; Ronald H. Hoover, 33 ; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 ; Richard A. Loreman, 33. Trustees of the Coordinate Bodies J. Budd Bell, 33, Chairman; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 ; David C. Raker, 33 ; James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 ; William H. Rice, Jr., 33 ; Roger D. Jarrett; Robert E. Saul; James A. Smith; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33 ; Larry E. Sheats; Charles F. Greevy, III; Marvin R. Long; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33, C-I-C. 29

32 HOSPITALER COMMITTEE J. BUDD BELL, 33 Hospitaler (570) (H) CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33 Assistant ZONE 1 Clearfield, Curwensville, Osceola Mills & Phillipsburg areas Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33 John L. Warsing Gilbert M. Boal ZONE 2 Bellefonte, Centre Hall, State College areas R. Donald Adam, 33 Tom J. McBride Wayne A. Bicehouse William R. Rininger, 33 Kenneth A. Reed ZONE 3 Montoursville, Montgomery, Muncy & Watsontown areas George A. Fraley, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, 33 Dan E. Smith, 33 HOSPITALER(S) AIDES ZONE 4 Williamsport A. James Bryden, 33 C. Robert Lutcher, 33 Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 Melvin C. Durrwachter Sr., M.S.A. ZONE 5 Blossburg, Mansfield & Wellsboro areas ZONE 6 Jersey Shore, Lock Haven & Renovo areas ZONE 7 Lewisburg, Mifflinburg & Milton areas Gary W. Walter, 33 Caroll P. Keefer John A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A. Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A. ZONE 8 Northumberland & Sunbury areas Jeffrey B. Smith Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 ZONE 9 Selinsgrove, Middleburg & Herndon areas Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A. Charles C. Hoover, 33 Keith R. Tressler ZONE 10 Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Elysburg & Danville areas Marvin R. Long William H. Rice, Jr., 33 Gale Roland ZONE 11 LeRaysville, Athens, Canton, Monroeton, Towanda, Troy & Wyalusing areas Robert M. Hockenberry, 33 Paul H. Starkey, 33 Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33, M.S.A. James A. Pruyne, 33 Karl M. Snyder, M.S.A. 30

33 SECRETARY S BULLETIN VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT A.A.S.R. 348 Market Street Williamsport, PA Telephone: (570) (800) FAX (570) Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Mon. Fri. PETITIONERS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Petitioners for Degrees and Membership must be recommended by two members of this Valley. Recommenders must certify that the petitioner holds a current Blue Lodge dues card. Applicants must be Master Masons in good standing in regularly constituted Lodges of Master Masons, recognized by our Supreme Council, and must have resided in Pennsylvania at least one year and in our jurisdiction six months. JURISDICTION: Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport may draw their membership from Lycoming County and every other county in the state where there are no bodies of the Scottish Rite of the same grade. FEES: VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED FOR FEES Lodge of Perfection (4 to 14, inclusive) $ Council of Princes of Jerusalem (15 to 16 ) Chapter of Rose Croix (17 to 18 ) Consistory, S.P.R.S. (19 to 32, inclusive) Total $ A fee of $ must accompany each petition. AFFILIATION: There is no fee for the transfer of your membership to the Valley of Williamsport. HOLY BIBLE, LAPEL BUTTON: The Scottish Rite Bodies in this Valley present a Holy Bible and a lapel button to each candidate upon whom they confer the degrees. PLEASE INFORM THE SECRETARY: When moving your new address, Transfer of Masonic Lodge membership, The illness or death of any member, The suspension or termination of Masonic Lodge affiliation of any member, and Wedding anniversary date. STEPHEN M. WERTZ Secretary, A.A.S.R., Williamsport, PA 31

34 MEMBERSHIP Membership is the lifeblood of our fraternity. In the past years, this lifeblood has been draining away by deaths, demits, and indifference. We need the Brethren to be awakened to the needs of our fraternity. Each Brother must carry the word to other members and be concerned enough to petition new Masons. Each Brother must impart his enthusiasm to other Masons so that the Membership Committee may realize its mission. As committee members we cannot continue to carry alone the burden of obtaining new members for the Valley. We must work to combat the indifference of some of our Brethren and band together to perpetuate the ideals of our craft. The very survival of Scottish Rite Masonry in general and the Valley of Williamsport in particular is dependent upon the Membership Committee getting its message across to the membership. New petitions are needed to fill the ever increasing voids in our ranks. The Membership Committee has a formidable task ahead. The Valley of Williamsport has been given the task of 0 or above net members by the year What that means is that the gains in membership (new members and restorations to membership) must balance the losses in membership (deaths, nonpayment of dues, and demits.) Our research shows that our Valley must at least quadruple the size of each of our classes in order to come close to attaining this five-year membership goal. We have our work cut out for us. We must encourage membership in the Blue Lodges and then encourage the seeking of more light by making the petitioning of the Scottish Rite bodies as attractive as possible. We must be pro-active in our approach with regard to membership. We cannot sit back and not try new things just because we never did it that way before. We control the very lifeblood of our fraternity; that lifeblood must reach out to all of the members so that each member of the Valley of Williamsport becomes a representative of the Membership Committee. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES PRIME RESPONSIBILITY To promote Scottish Rite Masonry and gain new members for the Valley of Williamsport INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Each member of the Membership Committee is responsible to: Set a good Masonic example Actively promote Scottish Rite Masonry Seek eligible Master Masons Generate enthusiasm within the Valley Provide good leadership 32

35 Membership is the Lifeblood of our Fratenity

36 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY FRIDAY, APRIL 13, :00 P.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club 4:00 P.M. 4th Degree Exemplified Auditorium 5:00 P.M. 14th Degree Exemplified Auditorium 6:15 P.M. 16th Degree Exemplified Auditorium/Howard Theater and Dinner SATURDAY, APRIL 14, :00 A.M. Wardrobe Fundraiser Breakfast Howard Theater 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club 8:30 A.M. 18th Degree Exemplified Auditorium 9:45 A.M. 21st Degree Exemplified Auditorium 10:30 A.M. Building tour Scottish Rite 11:15 A.M. Class Pictures Auditorium 12:00 P.M. 22nd Degree Exemplified and Lunch Howard Theater 1:00 P.M. 23rd Degree Exemplified Auditorium 2:30 P.M. 31st Degree Exemplified Auditorium 3:30 P.M. 32nd Degree Exemplified Auditorium 5:15 P.M. Wine and Cheese Social Acacia Club 6:00 P.M. Dinner Banquet* Acacia Club 7:00 P.M. Car Raffle Drawing Acacia Club * Ladies are invited to the Saturday Banquet. 111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY PARKING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARKING LOT Third and Mulberry Streets OR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, STREET METERS (No Money Required on Saturday)