Scottish Rite. BULLETIN PUBLISHED BY THE VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT, PA May 2018

Transcription

1 The Scottish Rite BULLETIN PUBLISHED BY THE VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT, PA May 2018 Have We Become a Stronger Brotherhood? Some say, Every day is a new adventure. men that have similar interests. It has been I would say that if that is true, then every my perception and goal to make being a leadership role is a new adventure and member more than attending meetings. experience. I have been blessed in many Over the past two years, with the assistance ways and am very appreciative for having of the officers, we ve introduced numerous had many of life s opportunities and social events. Considering the diverse ages experiences. Whether it is helping to raise of our membership, it was imperative that our four children, dealing with career we attempt to reach out to meet their opportunities and challenges, or serving varied respective ideas of fun. within our blessed Craft, there are so The various events were met with many good times to reflect upon success, some more than others. Already Every leader hopes to change something the 3 rd Annual St. Patrick s Day Party is that will have a positive impact. Through being planned and expanded to include previous years, it appeared to me that wine as a beverage... this was spurred there were exceptional leaders that were by one of our new members bringing Ill. Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33º somewhat inhibited with the previous and donating some of his homemade meeting format when all the business was Commander-in-Chief wine. The Clam Bake and Steak, hosted handled by the Consistory. Subsequently, I was privileged at our local Grotto, suggested and largely provided by to establish in our first September Stated Meeting an all Brother John Debo, was a huge success and has already bodies format. Now the leaders in the other Bodies are been scheduled at least for the next four years. Lastly, as also able to bring their individual leadership talents to the we move forward to another administration, we will be table in varied ways. This format also keeps all the Officers having an Open Installation of Officers, whereby we will involved in every meeting. I ll not forget the first time we recognize our most recent Past Officers and those recently were preparing to hold the all bodies Stated Meeting when elected to serve for the ensuing year. the Thrice Potent Master, Brother Jim O Conner, who would What has changed in the last two years would not have be presiding, exclaimed you know how to put the pressure happened without insightfulness and the support of some on somebody don t you, as he chuckled. He went on to do special individuals, especially my wife Norma. If there is a superb job as he broke the ice that evening in a manner success, let them receive the credit. It would be difficult to that was pleasing to the membership... a great beginning name all of them, however, I cannot in good conscience not is crucial, and Brother Jim did that well. Additionally, identify some of special significance. There are always those exemplifying Degrees during several of our Stated Meetings confidants that have also traveled this path and offered wise was greeted with overwhelming success. advice, our Past Commanders-in Chief. Most supportive of Most everyone winces when challenged to bring in new them has been Ill. Brother Don Bergerstock. Our friendship members, not just in Consistory, but in all Masonic Bodies. began some time ago while he was serving as Commanderin-Chief in 2006 and I as Grand Master, a great relationship Over the years there have been many approaches, some met with success, some with failure. However, to not have tried that continues. Having supportive officers could not have at all is an even larger sense of failure. A very impressionable been better than those having served as the head of their Brother, the late Jay Ernette, RWPGM, offered the concept respective Bodies, but especially; Ill. Brothers Larry Emigh, that we should all work to replace ourselves every year with Jim Shaible and Brother Frank Hort. They have been great a new member. I have adopted that and was fortunate to sounding boards and irreplaceable support. But lastly, my meet that goal in my Blue Lodge as well as our Consistory. good friend and predecessor, Ill. Brother Keith Tressler, has However, there are others that have far exceeded that goal. been invaluable in his advice and unwavering support! During this past year a truly dedicated officer and leader I trust that in the end, some innovations during this of our Valley, Brother Steve Gee, presented as many as 20 administration will likely be forgotten, and some continued petitions for the past Fall and Spring Reunion Classes... and built upon. But, it will not be that I have not tried what energy and dedication he exhibits. diligently in my attempt to build a better foundation that As in all organizations, loss by suspension is something shapes a stronger sense of the Brotherhood and pride in we all try to understand and minimize. Where, as an being a Scottish Rite Mason. organization, have we failed that Brother? Apparently, we Fraternally, have not met his expectations or kept his interest. Owing Ronald A. Aungst, Sr. to perception men join any organization is to associate with Commander-in-Chief

2 DEAR BROTHER: NOTICE OF STATED MEETING An All Bodies Joint Session Stated Meeting of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Valley of Williamsport will be held in the Howard Memorial Cathedral, with Bro. Mark J. Phillips, Most Wise Master, presiding, on THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M., E.S.T. for the transaction of such business as may be regularly presented. A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all members of the Rite duly accredited. Chapter will be the greeters and offer the invocation at dinner. Members and their ladies are invited to attend dinner at 6:30 P.M. The Winner s Choice Raffle Drawing will be held immediately following dinner. There will be an Open Installation of Officers at 7:30 P.M. following the dinner and drawing. DINNER RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018! IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION AND THEN CANNOT ATTEND THE DINNER, YOU MUST CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION BY MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018, OR YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR YOUR MEAL. By order of: Ill. Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33º, Commander-in-Chief Stephen M. Wertz, 32º, Secretary MENU: Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glazed Flatiron Pork Steak, Parmesan-Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asian Green Beans, Warm Apple Cobbler a la mode (sugar-free desserts available upon request when made with reservation) The Grand Architect of the Universe has received into his presence: In Memoriam Robert P. Ward 3/30/2018 George R. Dietz 4/10/2018 Historical Photo of the Month Arthur W. Wagner 4/15/2018 THE SCOTTISH RITE BULLETIN Official publication of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport, PA Publication Office: Stephen M. Wertz, Editor 348 Market Street, Williamsport, PA (570) Fax (570) The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Williamsport acknowledge the authority of, and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33º, for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand Orient is located at Lexington, MA, and of which Illustrious David A. Glattly, 33º, is Sovereign Grand Commander. WILLIAMSPORT LODGE OF PERFECTION Bro. Robert W. Dittmar, 32º Thrice Potent Master WILLIAMSPORT COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Bro. Michael A. Slack, 32º Sovereign Prince WILLIAMSPORT CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Bro. Mark J. Phillips, 32º Most Wise Master WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY Ill. Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33º Commander-in-Chief Acacia Club Lobby Date unknown Farewell Brethren! As this will be my last Valley bulletin as your Secretary, I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for allowing me to serve in this capacity. We have accomplished a great many things during my time as Secretary and Business Manager, and I am very proud of that. Hopefully those carrying the torch after I depart will continue making the Valley and its beautiful facilities a priority for future generations of Scottish Rite Masons in our community, as I have so diligently attempted to do. Two people that have been instrumental in making our Valley successful, and helping me tremendously, are Ill. Gregory C. Wenrich, 33, Past CIC, and Ill. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33, Past CIC. Thank you, gentlemen, for everything! 2018 DUES ARE NOW PAST DUE! To-date, 91% of our current Members have paid their 2018 dues. Remember, payment was due in the Office by December 31, As of April 12, 2018, 142 Members are still delinquent! Thank you to everyone that has already submitted their 2018 payments! CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, OR ? PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY CHANGE IN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION! Help us keep our database current! Fraternally, Stephen M. Wertz Secretary SECRETARY S CORNER 2

3 Valley of Williamsport Officer Nominations for Officers will be elected and installed at the May 17, 2018 Stated Meeting LODGE OF PERFECTION, 14 Thrice Potent Master... Michael W. Klinger Deputy Master... Wilmer E. Hall Senior Warden... James A. Young Junior Warden... Brian A. Aynardi Orator...Dennis D. Wagner Master of Ceremonies...Brent D. May Captain of the Guard...Brenden R. Hunter Tyler...Marvin R. Long, 33 Trustee... Darrin L. Feerrar CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX, 18 Most Wise Master...Richard M. Barner Senior Warden...Steven L. Gee Junior Warden... Brett A. Hinkal Orator... Robert C. Zimmerman, Jr. Master of Ceremonies...John R. Segursky, Jr. Guard... Shane M. Nickerson Tyler...Marvin R. Long, 33 Trustee...Charles D. Springman, 33 COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16 Sovereign Prince...Kenneth T. Seay High Priest...Wilmer P. Quick Senior Warden... Darrin L. Feerrar Junior Warden...William L. Bryan Master of Ceremonies... Michael G. MacDonald Master of Entrances...William E. Saxton, Jr. Tyler...Marvin R. Long, 33 Trustee... Charles F. Greevy, III CONSISTORY S.P.R.S., 32 Commander-in-Chief... Larry R. Emigh, 33 1st Lt. Commander... Franklin E. Hort, Sr. 2nd Lt. Commander... Larry E. Sheats, 33 Orator...Ronald H. Hoover, 33 Chancellor...Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 Master of Ceremonies...Charles C. Hoover, 33 Engineer & Seneschal... Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 Standard Bearer...Charles D. Springman, 33 Hospitaler... Gregory C. Wenrich, 33 Guard...Carl L. Stitzer, 33 Sentinel...Marvin R. Long, 33 Trustee... Richard H. Lloyd, M.S.A. Congratulations to the Valley s 2018 Service Award Recipients! Maynard R. Kohler, Jr. 70 Year Members Don C. Meyer David W. Beer Frederick W. Bernstine Charles W. Cogley Arnold F. Bair, Jr. George W. Duff George L. Beard John W. Arbogast, Jr. David L. Morningstar Ronald C. Arthur Fred F. Murray Jack E. Bell Carl A. Musgrave William E. Buttorff Louis J. Paulaski, Jr. George R. Dietz Albert T. Green Jack M. Hitesman James W. Geiling Floyd A. Brown David W. Geiser Cecil R. Calvert Donald L. Reynolds Roan J. Confer, Sr. John D. Ryder Charles G. Frey Larry H. Sanders William A. Holmes Harold C. Seyler 65 Year Members 60 Year Members 50 Year Members Richard H. Klinetob Homer F. Klock Robert E. Roan Lawrence F. Cunningham Merle F. Ulsh, Jr. Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A. Park E. Shrawder Sidney E. Jarrett Jack T. Smith Harold V. Lehman Earl W. Strobe Thomas J. McElheny Russell D. Waltz, Sr. Robert E. Stackhouse Ray F. Tyler Fred R. McWilliams Lynn J. Watkins Louis N. Mertes Robert M. West Robert E. More 3

4 52 nd Annual Valley of Williamsport Golf Tournament Centre Hills Country Club State College, PA JUNE 18 th, 2018 Shot Gun Start 10 A.M. Tee Time SCRAMBLE FORMAT (Soft Spikes Required) COST: $125 ea. Includes Green Fees, Cart, Continental Breakfast, Dinner and Prizes BREAKFAST MENU: Continental Breakfast will begin at 9:00 A.M. DINNER MENU: Char-grilled Petit Filet Mignon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, Fruit Cobbler Dessert BEVERAGES: Assorted Beverages (Adult Beverages Available) $100 Closest to the Pin on all Par 3s (Must be on the Green) HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES: $5,000 - Set of Calloway Irons $500 Visa Gift Card - 50 in. Flat Screen TV LONGEST DRIVE PRIZES FLIGHTED TOURNAMENT MULLIGANS AVAILABLE (one per 9 holes at $10 each) MEN MAY TEE OFF FROM THE RED TEES ($20 donation) 50/50 DRAWINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE Ladies Red Tees Men 65 and Older Gold Tees All Others White Tees Any Drive Plays Only One Prize Per Golfer MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS, & LADIES ARE ALL WELCOME! LET S FILL THE COURSE! RESERVATION DEADLINE: June 13, 2018 (Payment Required with Reservation) Mail to: Valley of Williamsport PO Box 1032, Williamsport, PA Foursome Names (first person listed is contact) 1. Address Phone ( ) 4. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Corporate Sponsor - $300 Tournament Sponsor - $100 Business / Individual Sponsor - $25 4

5 The 2018 Winner s Choice Raffle ~ FINAL REMINDER LAST CHANCE TO ENTER TO WIN AND SUPPORT YOUR VALLEY! This year we have again been offering our Membership an opportunity to win some great prizes while simultaneously assisting our Valley by conducting our Winner s Choice Raffle, in which the Grand Prize winner has the choice of $20,000 cash or one of the listed vehicles. 1st Prize: $20,000 OR Your Choice of Any Standard Equipment Vehicle Below: 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2018 DODGE JOURNEY (All Registration, Title Fees & Sales Tax are the responsibility of winner.) Winner has the ability to upgrade to another vehicle of their choice and expense from Participating Dealers. FOUNDATION CENTRAL OUR CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $500 4th Prize: $250 5th, 6th, 7th Prize: $100 each 8th, 9th, 10th Prize: $50 each Drawing: Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM (Need not be present to win) Scottish Rite, 348 Market Street, Williamsport, PA Contact Any AASR member or Call for Tickets Donation: $10.00 Each or 6 for $50.00 PARTICIPATING DEALERS FURNISHING VEHICLES: Hulsizer Chevrolet, Montgomery Van Campen Motors, Williamsport Zimmerman Motors, Sunbury Ronald Aungst C. Fred Harris Kenneth McClintock Charles Springman Gregory Wenrich William Rice, Jr. Allen Henninger Robert Johnson Muncy Lodge No. 299 David Wascher Stephen Wertz J. Budd Bell John Debo, Jr. Franklin Hort, Sr. Larry Maynard Marlin Plymette William Skumanich Preserve Our Future and Our Heritage The main purpose in establishing the Century Club was to perpetuate the well-being of Scottish Rite Masonry in the Valley of Williamsport. Through generous contributions and the commitment of our Members, this Century Club will better insure an enduring Legacy for years to come. Through the Foundation, which is a recognized 501(c)3 organization, these funds qualify as a tax deductible donation. Currently, there are sixteen individuals and one Lodge who have made this contribution in either a lump sum payment of $10,000, or in partial payments in amounts convenient to them. Some individuals simply establish an automatic payment of just over $83 per month. The Foundation will have $180,000 in this fund once all contributions from these generous individuals have been received. Presently there is over $157,000 in the account. The question now is, what will YOU do to protect and preserve our heritage? How important is this to YOU? We invite and implore YOU to become a Century Club Member and Preserve Our Legacy. Scottish Rite Window Project The Williamsport Scottish Rite is still seeking donations to complete its ongoing window replacement project in an effort to make the facility more energy efficient. The Valley borrowed monies from its Investment accounts to purchase the windows and lock in the prices, but wishes to put donations back into the Investments once received. The next time you visit the Valley, please check out the memorial/honorary plaques recognizing those who have already made a difference. Can you support this endeavor and help the Valley make some upgrades while honoring or memorializing someone important to you? Please contact the Office if you can assist with this endeavor and to answer any of your questions. means window has been purchased, while means half of a two set window has been purchased. The costs of the windows are $476, $521, or $542, depending on which window you choose. There are many windows left that need donations. If you can find it in your heart to assist with this project, please call the Office and select a window. 5

6 UPCOMING EVENTS Congratulations to: Bro. Richard K. Dershem, 32 and his wife Sallie who will celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary on June 8, 2018! Bro. Lloyd C. Cotner, 32 and his wife Jane who will celebrate their 70 th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2018! Monday, May 14, 2018 Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Thursday, May 17, 2018 Stated Meeting All Bodies in Joint Session Building Tours 5:00 PM & 5:10 PM Meeting 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Open Installation of Officers 7:30 PM Monday, June 18, nd Annual Valley Golf Tournament Centre Hills Country Club Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM Tee Time 10:00 AM If you would like to see one of your milestone anniversaries in the bulletin (i.e. 25 th, 50 th, 60 th, etc.), please call the Office and make this wish known. Anniversaries will only be placed in the bulletin upon request. ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Williamsport Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary 348 Market Street Williamsport, PA Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Williamsport, PA Permit No. 8