ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

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1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Valley of Williamsport Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY SATURDAY, APRIL 25, :00 A.M. Wardrobe Fundraiser Breakfast Howard Theater 7:00 A.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club 8:30 A.M. 4 th Degree Exemplification Auditorium 9:30 A.M. 12 th Degree Exemplification Auditorium 10:45 A.M. Class Pictures Auditorium 11:30 A.M. 16 th Degree Exemplification Auditorium 11:30 A.M. Lunch (served during 16 th degree) Howard Theater 1:30 P.M. 29 th Degree Exemplification Auditorium 2:30 P.M. 31 st Degree Exemplification Auditorium 4:00 P.M. 32 nd Degree Exemplification Auditorium 5:00 P.M. Wine and Cheese Social Acacia Club 6:00 P.M. Dinner Banquet Acacia Club 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY PARKING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARKING LOT Third and Mulberry Streets OR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, STREET METERS (No Money Required on Saturdays) NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania Class IN HONOR OF Ill. MARLIN L. PLYMETTE, 33 April 25, 2015

2 Valley of Williamsport Petition Wall of Fame Member Top 20 First Line Signers on Petitions Petition Count 1. James C. Young, David W. Page Caroll P. Keefer William Skumanich, M.S.A Gilbert M. Boal. M.S.A. 17 A. James Bryden, John L. Debo, Jr Robert A. Preston, M.S.A. 14 Paul H. Starkey, 33, M.S.A Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., George A. Fraley, Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33, M.S.A Stephen M. Wertz James A. Smith, M.S.A. 9 Ronald H. Hoover, Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. 8 Donald J. Panichi, Charles C. Hoover, 33 7 Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 7 Kenneth W. McClintock,

3 Membership Membership is the lifeblood of our fraternity. In the past years, this lifeblood has been draining away due to deaths, demits, and indifference. We need the brethren to be awakened to the needs of our fraternity. Each brother must carry the work 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 carry the burden of obtaining new members for the Valley by ourselves. We must work 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. 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 because each member of the Valley of Williamsport is 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 RESPONSIBILITY 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 Scottish Rite Vision Statement We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members. 112 th Spring Anniversary Class In Honor of Ill. Marlin L. Plymette, 33 Valley of Williamsport Wardrobe Committee Member Foundation Century Club Member Past Master of Watsontown Lodge No , 2013 Resides in Watsontown, PA 28 1

4 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 Lexington, Massachusettes, the Officers of which are: Ill. JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33 Deputy of 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 Ill. ROBERT J. BATEMAN, 33 Clifton Heights Ill. GEORGE NAKONETSCHNY, 33..Perkasie SECRETARY S BULLETIN VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT, A.A.S.R. 348 Market Street Williamsport, PA Telephone: (570) 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 one member of this Valley. The recommender 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 for at least one year and in our jurisdiction for 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)... $60.00 Council 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, or the suspension/termination of Masonic Lodge affiliation of any member. STEPHEN M. WERTZ Secretary, A.A.S.R., Williamsport 2 27

5 HOSPITALER COMMITTEE Zone 1 Clearfield, Curwensville Osceola Mills & Phillipsburg areas John L. Warsing Gilbert M. Boal, M.S.A. Zone 2 Bellefonte, Centre Hall, State College areas R. Donald Adam, 33 Wayne A. Bicehouse William R. Rininger, 33 Kenneth A. Reed George F. Stover Zone 3 Montoursville Montgomery, Muncy & Watsontown Areas Marlin L. Plymette, 33 John L. Debo, Jr. J. Budd Bell, 33 George A. Fraley, 33 J. BUDD BELL, 33 Hospitaler (570) (H) CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33, Assistant HOSPITALER AIDES Zone 4 Williamsport area A. James Bryden, 33 Carl L. Stitzer, 33 James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 Zone 5 Blossburg, Mansfield, & Wellsboro areas Zone 6 Jersey Shore, Lock Haven & Renovo areas Ronald A. Aungst Sr., 33 Zone 7 Lewisburg, Mifflinburg & Milton areas Gary W. Walter, 33 Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33, M.S.A. Caroll P. Keefer Zone 8 Northumberland & Sunbury areas Jeffrey B. Smith Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Zone 9 Selinsgrove, Middleburg & Herndon areas Charles C. Hoover, 33 Keith R. Tressler, 33 Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A. Zone 10 Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Elysburg, & Danville areas Marvin R. Long William H. Rice, Jr., 33 Zone 11 LeRaysville, Athens, Canton, Monroeton, Towanda, Troy & Wyalusing areas Paul H. Starkey, 33, M.S.A. Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33, M.S.A. James A. Pruyne, 33, M.S.A. 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 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 Sept. 20, 1923; Affirmed Sept.18, 1929; Reaffirmed Sept. 27, 1934; Revised Sept. 23, 1969; Revised Sept. 21,

6 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 Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret by receiving the 32 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 we assure you that 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, MARVIN R. LONG, Thrice Potent Master FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR., Sovereign Prince JOHN L. DEBO, JR., Most Wise Master KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33, Commander-in-Chief ATTEST: STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary 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 ; Max E. Mitchell; R. Donald Adam, 33 ; Charles F. Greevy, III; Eugene R. Kelley; P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33 ; Richard A. Loreman, 33 ; Peter Zabawsky; William Skumanich, M.S.A.; William R. Rininger, 33 ; Elliott B. Weiss, 33 ; William H. Rice, Jr., 33 ; Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.; G. Arnold Kriner; Benjamin E. Landon; Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33, James R. Shaible; Thomas E. Ryder. Williamsport Council Princes of Jerusalem, 16 Past Sovereign Princes Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 ; 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, 33 ; David C. Raker, 33 ; Dennis K. Birdsall; Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33, M.S.A.; Donald H. Shaheen; William T. Abernatha, Jr., 33 ; William Mosser; Larry E. Maynard; Caroll P. Keefer; Gilbert M. Boal, M.S.A.; Keith A. Erb; Larry E. Sheats, 33, Thad E. Day; John E. Barnhart. Williamsport Chapter of Rose Croix, 18 Past Most Wise Masters Robert W. Gehrig, 33 ; Marlin L. Plymette, 33 ; David R. Smeltz, Sr., 33 ; Bryan L. Berry, 33, M.S.A.; William K. Kahler, 33 ; A. James Bryden, 33 ; Gary W. Walter, 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., M.S.A.; Thomas W. Boyle; Patrick N. Maynard; David G. Wascher; Michael J. Wallis. 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. Frederick Harris, 33 ; Ronald H. Hoover, 33 ; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 ; Richard A. Loreman, 33 ; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 ; Kenneth W. McClintock,

7 SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT The Susquehanna Valley Club President... TERRY M. PETERS, Sunbury 1 st Vice President... HARRY M. HUNTER, Sunbury 2 nd Vice President... JOHN E. BARNHART, Sunbury Secretary... FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR., Milton Chaplain... CARSON C. HOOVER, M.S.A., Selinsgrove Advisory Committee RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 ; WILLIAM SKUMANICH, M.S.A.; GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 Moshannon Valley Club President... GILBERT M. BOAL, M.S.A., Clearfield Advisory Committee GEORGE L. BEARD; CLIFFORD E. REED, 33 Mt. Nittany Club President... KENNETH C. FOGLEMAN, State College Vice President... JEFFREY J. STURNIOLO, Warriors Mark Secretary... 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 ; WILLIAM R. RININGER, 33 ; TOM J. McBRIDE; RALPH D. MUSICK, M.S.A.; ROBERT H. HOFFMAN Sun Valley Club President... THOMAS E. RYDER, Milton 1 st Vice President... Mifflinburg Secretary/Treasurer... JAMES A. SMITH, M.S.A., New Berlin Directors MARLIN L. PLYMETTE, 33 ; GARY W. WALTER, 33 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 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY To be held April 25, 2015 As Per Program By order of: KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33, Commander-in-Chief STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary 24 5

8 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Commander-in-Chief 1 st Lieutenant Commander 2 nd 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. Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Robert W. Gehrig, 33 Richard A. Loreman, 33 Donald C. Berninger, 33 C. Frederick Harris, 33 Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 A. James Bryden, 33 Ronald H. Hoover, 33 L. Eugene Pauling, 33 Eugene C. Cillo, 33 William K. Kahler, 33 Gary W. Walter, 33 Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gregory C. Wenrich, 33, Chairman Robert W. Gehrig, 33, Chairman Emeritus Kenneth W. McClintock, 33, Vice Chairman Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary to the Board Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 David C. Raker, 33 Larry E. Sheats, 33 Charles F. Greevy, III George S. Casella, Sr. James A. Smith Allen J. Henninger, 33 Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Robert E. Saul Robert C. Zimmerman, Jr. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 Marvin R. Long Keith R. Tressler, 33, C-I-C HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL William T. Abernatha, Jr., 33 Allen J. Henninger, 33 William R. Rininger, 33 R. Donald Adam, 33 Robert M. Hockenberry, 33 James R. Ritter, 33 Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33 Charles C. Hoover, 33 Richard M. Robinson, 33 Raymond G. Bagley, Jr., 33 Ronald H. Hoover, 33 Larry E. Sheats, 33 J. Budd Bell, 33 William K. Kahler, 33 David R. Smeltz, Sr., 33 Bryan L. Berry, 33 Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Dan E. Smith, 33 Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Richard A. Loreman, 33 Charles D. Springman, 33 Donald C. Berninger, 33 C. Robert Lutcher, 33 Paul H. Starkey, 33 Henry E. Bower, Jr., 33 Roger A. Madigan, 33 Carl L. Stitzer, 33 A. James Bryden, 33 Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 Eugene C. Cillo, 33 Donald J. Panichi, 33 Keith R. Tressler, 33 Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33 L. Eugene Pauling, 33 Gary W. Walter, 33 Larry R. Emigh, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, 33 Elliott B. Weiss, 33 Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 James A. Pruyne, 33 Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 George A. Fraley, 33 David C. Raker, 33 Robert C. Wise, 33 Robert W. Gehrig, 33 Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33 James C. Young, 33 C. Frederick Harris, 33 Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33 P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33 William H. Rice, Jr., 33 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 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, Paul R. Dewald, Leon C. Myers, Jr., James A. Stroup, John A. Brouse, Sr., and Edward T. Unangst. Living members who hold this honor and the year given include the following: Marlin M. Roush Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr Clifton K. Hungerford Jeffrey L. Kuntz Ronald L. Rock Richard D. Carson Ralph D. Musick Robert E. Johnson Bryan L. Berry, Robert A. Preston Carson C. Hoover Gilbert M. Boal Jackie E. Rishel William H. Sober, Jr John H. Shafer William Skumanich Thomas J. Reimensnyder, Richard H. Lloyd Kenneth L. Porter Birch B. Phillips, III James S. Carr James A. Smith Nominated for Robert O. Fries and William K. Person 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 can be escorted to special seats in the auditorium. They, too, are asked to wear their jewels. 6 23

9 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REGION 5 Robert E. Saul Chairman 106 Williamsport 397 Williamsport Ivy Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33 James R. Sunderland, Jr. 33 John H. Shafer, M.S.A. 401 Watsontown 199 Lock Haven Lafayette James C. Young, 33 Michael L. Slack Marlin L. Plymette, Jersey Shore La Belle Vallee 707 Williamsport John F. Laedlein Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33 Robert E. Saul Michael W. Klinger Thomas W. Boyle 299 Muncy 755 Williamsport Dietrick Lamade Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 William K. Person Stephen M. Wertz Donald B. Bergerstock, Montoursville Eureka J. Budd Bell, 33 C. Frederick Harris, 33 VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT WEBSITE Check out the Valley website for the event calendar, Valley publications, Officer listings, Masonic links, and other regular Valley updates. The Valley is also on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Vimeo. Find us and like us to help the Valley increase its social media presence! 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (continued) HOSPITALITY AND REGISTRATION Charles D. Springman, 33, Chairman (570) Richard D. Carson, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus John A. Brown Earl J. Michael James A. Smith, M.S.A. Jacob F. Engel Bradley H. Oechler James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33 SPOTLIGHT Jay E. Chaapel, M.S.A., Chairman (570) Eric J. Ryder David G. Wascher AMPLIFYING SYSTEM Birch B. Phillips, III, M.S.A., Chairman (570) David C. Heemer, II COMMITTEE ON MAKEUP Raymond G. Bagley, Jr., 33, Chairman (570) Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus *Eugene C. Cillo, 33 Melvin C. Durrwachter, Jr. *Robert A. Preston, M.S.A. *Honorary Member COMMITTEE ON BANNERS Kenneth W. McClintock, 33, Chairman (570) Robert E. Johnson, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus Stephen M. Wertz ENTERTAINMENT USHERS Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Adam D. Lutz Victor I. Carlson Donald H. Metzger William A. Clemons William K. Person Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33, M.S.A. 22 7

10 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (continued) IN CHARGE OF CLASS Charles C. Hoover, 33, Chairman (570) Bryan L. Berry, 33, M.S.A. Thomas W. Boyle Peter D. Culbertson Wilmer E. Hall Harry M. Hunter Claude M. Mancini James H. Poust Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33, M.S.A. Jeffrey B. Smith William H. Sober, Jr., M.S.A. Andrew E. Walter SCOTTISH RITE IMPERIAL TETEQUES BAND Lance Ohnmeiss, Director (570) *Donald C. Berninger, 33, Director Emeritus *Louis R. Arndt Richard H. Lloyd, M.S.A. Alfred J Bashore *Edwin F. Musser Gregory A. Bitler *Frederick E. Nicewinter William E. Corson *James R. Ritter, 33 Fred L. Delaney Eric J. Ryder *George R. Dietz *James L. Shaner Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A. *Robert E. Skipper J. David Jarrett *Robert L. Swartz *Robert H. Kauffeld *Gordon Taylor *Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. *Ray F. Tyler *Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33 Robert C. Wise, 33 *Retired Members MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REGION 3 REGION 4 Keith A. Erb Chairman James A. O Connor Chairman 22 Sunbury 268 Bellefonte Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Robert C. Krebs Van S. Shipe Jeffrey B. Smith 314 Clearfield Gilbert M. Boal, M.S.A. 144 Lewisburg Charity Keith A. Erb 391 Phillipsburg Caroll P. Keefer Wensil G. Fleck Robert L. Hughes 480 Curwensville Noble 194 Selinsgrove Lafayette Michael L. Cathcart Charles C. Hoover, 33 Ronald H. Hoover, Milton Thomas J. Reimensnyder, 33, M.S.A. 515 Osceola Mills Osceola Clifford E. Reed, Sr., Centre Hall Old Fort Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. 370 Mifflinburg William R. Rininger, 33 Gary W. Walter, 33 James A. Smith, M.S.A. 404 Northumberland Eureka Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr. William Skumanich, M.S.A. 559 Dubois Raymond C. Bush 700 State College Gregory J. Strayer Robert H. Hoffman 619 Middleburg James A. O Connor Fred R. Spotts 702 Herndon Keith R. Tressler,

11 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES Membership Committee Chairman James R. Shaible (570) REGION 1 REGION 2 Paul H. Starkey, 33 William H. Rice, Jr., 33 Chairman Chairman 70 Athens 244 Danville Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33, M.S.A. Franklin E. Hort, Sr. Gary E. Lewis John E. Barnhart, III Patrick A. Enright 108 Towanda Union 255 Shamokin Donald J. Panichi, 33 Bruce A. Bunner Marvin R. Long 163 Monroeton Evergreen Peter Zabawsky 263 Laceyville Franklin 349 Elysburg William H. Rice, Jr., Troy Lawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A. 415 Canton Raymond G. Bagley, Jr., 33 Lewis T. McClain 418 Rome Roman Wilmer M. Gilpin Duane I. Phillips 471 Le Raysville Le Ray Michael Maslov, M.S.A. Harrison D. Johnson 618 Wyalusing William H. Williamson 378 Mount Carmel Cedar Dennis J. Stone 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (continued) RITUALISTIC DIRECTOR Gregory C. Wenrich, 33, Director of Work Ronald H. Hoover, 33, Assistant Director LIGHTING TECHNICIANS Patrick N. Maynard, Chairman (570) Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus *George E. Elder, Sr. Larry E. Maynard Dean M. Thomas WARDROBE COMMITTEE John H. Shafer, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33, Assistant Chairman (570) Thad E. Day J. Bernard Schelb Howard T. Manley Gary W. Walter, 33 Marlin L. Plymette, 33 STAGE William H. Rice, Jr., 33, Chairman, (570) Robert W. Bloom, Jr. *John A. Girton Ronald H. Hoover, 33 *Honorary Members Scott W. McLaughlin Robert W. Pickering 20 9

12 112 th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES (continued) WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY CHOIR Lance Ohnmeiss, Director (570) *James R. Ritter, 33, Director Emeritus Richard H. Lloyd, M.S.A., Business Manager *Gary H. Derr Chester A. Harbach Frederick G. Pfeiffer, Jr. H. Thomas Eddy *Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. Jackie E. Rishel, M.S.A. Gerald D. Fleisher *Richard A. Loreman, 33 Gary L. Yocum Robert N. Panichi, M.S.A. *Retired Members HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Eugene R. Kelley Max E. Mitchell VISITATION OF SICK James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33, Chairman, (570) Robert M. Hockenberry, 33, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus J. Budd Bell, 33 Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, :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 REUNION MEETING April 25, 2015 SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET, 32-4:00 P.M. KEITH R. TRESSLER, 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... CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33 Most Wise Master... DONALD J. PANICHI, 33 Sovereign Prince... PAUL H. STARKEY, 33, M.S.A. Thrice Potent Master... WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR., M.S.A. Worshipful Master... A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33 Orator... ROBERT N. PANICHI, M.S.A. Chancellor... DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Master of Ceremonies... RAYMOND G. BAGLEY, JR., 33 Aspirant Knight... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Engineer and Seneschal... ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33 Secretary... DAN E. SMITH, 33 Captain of the Guard... KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Treasurer... JAMES R. SHAIBLE Hospitaler... R. DONALD ADAM,

13 April 25, 2015 KNIGHT OF SAINT ANDREW, :30 P.M. DVD PRESENTATION Achaia, Western Greece, cathedral of Saint Andrew, temporary military headquarters of Sultan Bayazid I. Williamsport Lodge of Perfection INSTITUTED JANUARY 31 st, 1900 KNIGHT ASPIRANT, 31º -- 2:30 P.M. JAMES R. SHAIBLE, Degree Master, (570) A Cathedral in France TIME: About 1300 A.D. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend. Prince Commander... JAMES R. SHAIBLE Knight Kadosh... MARVIN R. LONG Knight of Rose Croix... KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Knight of Council of Princes of Jerusalem..C. FREDERICK HARRIS, 33 Knight of Lodge of Perfection... JOHN L. DEBO, JR. Captain of the Guard... THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, 33 Herald... JEFFREY B. SMITH Trumpeter... LARRY E. SHEATS, 33 Constans, an Aspirant to Knighthood... MARK D. GALL Florio, a Companion of Constans... BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, III, M.S.A. Urban, a Philosopher... JOHN E. BARNHART, III Rufus, a Knight Companion to Constans ROBERT E. JOHNSON, M.S.A. Ignatius, a Monk... WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33º Cardinal... MICHAEL J. WALLIS Cardinal s Aide... VAN S. SHIPE Priest...ROBERT E. SAUL Acolyte.... Thurifer... FREDERICK G. RIPKA Consistory Guards... FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR. JEFFREY B. SMITH, ROBERT C. KREBS MARVIN R. LONG THRICE POTENT MASTER OFFICERS Thrice Potent Master... MARVIN R. LONG Deputy Master... BEN E. ZEAFLA Senior Warden... JAMES A. O CONNOR Junior Warden... ROBERT C. KREBS Orator... ROBERT W. DITTMAR Master of Ceremonies... MICHAEL W. KLINGER Captain of the Guard... WILMER E. HALL Treasurer... DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler... J. BUDD BELL, 33 Tyler... LARRY E. SHEATS,

14 April 25, 2015 MASTER TRAVELER, 4-8:30 A.M. LARRY E. MAYNARD, Degree Master (570) JAMES A. SMITH, M.S.A., Assistant Degree Master (570) Williamsport Consistory S.P. R.S. INSTITUTED JANUARY 30 th, 1901 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. FREDERICK HARRIS, 33 Hiram... STEPHEN M. WERTZ SCENE II King David... CARL L. STITZER, 33 Solomon... CAROLL P. KEEFER Joseph... WILMER P. QUICK Sepa... EARL J. MICHAEL SCENE III Araspes... DAVID A. STEM Artaban... EUGENE L. SMITH Bartacus... JAMES A. SMITH, M.S.A. SCENE IV Most Wise Master... KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Senior Warden... WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR., M.S.A. Junior Warden... JOHN L. DEBO, JR. SCENE V Four Chaplains... MARVIN R. LONG, WILLIAM SKUMANICH, M.S.A. GILBERT M. BOAL, M.S.A., KENNETH R. RUCH, JR. Chief Spotted Eagle... KENNETH T. SEAY George Washington... THOMAS E. RYDER Flag Bearer... THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, 33, M.S.A. Flag Bearer Companion...JEFFREY B. SMITH Constans... PATRICK A. ENRIGHT KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OFFICERS Commander-in-Chief...KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33 1 st Lieutenant Commander... RONALD A. AUNGST, SR., 33 2 nd Lieutenant Commander... JAMES R. SHAIBLE Orator... JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33 Chancellor... KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33 Master of Ceremonies... CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33 Engineer and Seneschal... DONALD B. BERGERSTOCK, 33 Standard Bearer... ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33 Guard... CARL L. STITZER, 33 Treasurer... DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler... J. BUDD BELL, 33 Sentinel... LARRY E. SHEATS,

15 Williamsport Chapter of Rose Croix INSTITUTED JANUARY 30 th, 1901 April 25, 2015 MASTER OF MERCY, :30 A.M. RONALD H. HOOVER, 33, Degree Master (570) GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33, Assistant Degree Master (570) Halls of Designs in the Temple. I called upon God and the Spirit of Wisdom came upon me. JOHN L. DEBO, JR. MOST WISE MASTER OFFICERS Most Wise Master... JOHN L. DEBO, JR. Senior Warden... ROBERT E. SAUL Junior Warden... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Orator... BRETT A. HINKAL Master of Ceremonies... MARK J. PHILLIPS Guard... VACANT Treasurer... DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler... J. BUDD BELL, 33 Tyler... LARRY E. SHEATS, 33 Prologue... CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33 SONS OF JACOB Reuben... THOMAS A. WOLFE Simeon... GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33 Levi... WILMER P. QUICK Judah... MARVIN R. LONG Issachar... WILLIAM SKUMANICH Zebulun... VAN S. SHIPE Dan... FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR. Napthali... TERRY M. PETERS Gad... KENNETH T. SEAY Asher... ROBERT C. ZIMMERMAN, JR. Benjamin... JEFFREY B. SMITH Joseph a Shepherd Lad of 17 Years... STEVEN I. TRESSLER ISHMAELITES Hadad... THOMAS E. RYDER Other Ishmaelites... JOHN C. GILLIGBAUER, PAUL W. JOHNS KENNETH R. RUCH, JR., MERLE F. ULSH, JR. EGYPTIANS Joseph Viceroy of Egypt... DARWIN C. BEAVER Pentur...KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33 Sepa... ERIC D. ULSH 16 13

16 Williamsport Council Princes of Jerusalem INSTITUTED JANUARY 30 th, 1901 April 25, 2015 PRINCE OF JERUSALEM, 16-11:30 A.M. LARRY E. SHEATS, 33, Degree Master, (570) Hall of the West, amidst the ruins of the Temple at Jerusalem. Hall of the East, the throne room of King Darius. Great is Truth and mighty above all things. Prologue... KENNETH T. SEAY Zerubbabel... FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR. Joshua.... LARRY E. SHEATS, 33 Seriah..... JOHN E. BARNHART, III FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR. SOVEREIGN PRINCE OFFICERS Sovereign Prince... FRANKLIN E. HORT, SR. High Priest... PATRICK A. ENRIGHT Senior Warden... VACANT Junior Warden... ROBERT G. PETERMAN Master of Ceremonies... MICHAEL A. SLACK Master of Entrances... KENNETH T. SEAY Treasurer... DAVID C. RAKER, 33 Secretary... STEPHEN M. WERTZ Hospitaler... J. BUDD BELL, 33 Tyler...LARRY E. SHEATS, 33 Mordecai... KEITH R. TRESSLER, 33 Darius.... RONALD H. HOOVER, 33 Artaban... CHRISTOPHER B. CULP Araspes... JAMES R. SHAIBLE Bartacus... JAMES A. SMITH, M.S.A. Grand Master of Entrances... PATRICK A. ENRIGHT Grand Chancellor... ROBERT G. PETERMAN Trumpeter... LARRY E. SHEATS,