JANUARY 2013 Deadlines for Valley Notice in 2013: Issue Deadline March 2013 February 1, 2013 Deliver submissions to the Scottish Rite Office, or email to the editor: fop42sec@comcast.net SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Please submit articles in MS Word format or in the body of your email only, photos in.jpg format. Page One Please Submit All Material In Word Inside this issue: November 2012 Class Page 2 & 3 Officers Columns Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 In Memoriam January 22, 2013 Meeting Notice Ladies Auxiliary News Membership Article Oversight Advisory Committee Combined Clubs Ladies Night Ontelaunee Club Clam Bake Notice Page 7 Lancaster County Club Notice Page 7 Fashion Show Information Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 9 Membership Petitions 200TH Year Medal Permanent Dues Card Thank You Ontelaunee Club Lois Ensslen Received at the November 2012 Reunion Page 10 Feast of the Paschal Lamb March 17, 2013 Page 10 Feast Of Tishri Black Tie Dinner October 4, 2013 Page 10 DeMolay Conferral of Degrees Saturday, February 9, 2013 Hosted By The Valley Of Reading Page 11 Valley Of Reading Calendar Page 12 Berks Kids Have Talent Photo by Bro. Harold E. Hoch, 32 14 brethren were created Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, 32 Scottish Rite Masons on November 17, 2012. Joining the Class and the Marshalls in this photo are: Richard E. Miller, Most Wise Master; Robert C. Baessler, Sovereign Prince; Thomas Gamon, IV, Thrice Potent Master; Ill. Herbert K. Swisher, 33, Commander-in-Chief; Ill. Russell W. Baker, 33, Scottish Rite Deputy for Pennsylvania; Ill. Jay W. Smith, 33, Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania; Ill. Mark A. Haines, 33, R.W.Grand Secretary; Ill. Edward O. Weisser, 33, R.W.P.G.M.; and Ill. Marvin G. Speicher, 33, R.W.P.G.T. Also joining the class is Bro. Dennis Wayne, of Chittenango, New York, who received the Scottish Rite degrees as a courtesy to the Valley of Syracuse, New York. Bro. Wayne is a member of Nortrip Lodge No. 998 in New York. Welcome to our new members Michael J. Alfonse Limerick, PA Royersford Lodge No. 585 Ryan M. Barr Parkesburg, PA Chester Lodge No. 236 Michael L. Bell Reading, PA Williamson Lodge No. 307 Kyle G. Cowan Lancaster, PA Lodge No. 43 Mitchell S. Drucker Chester Springs, PA Mount Pickering Lodge No. 446 Fitz S. Duffy Wyomissing, PA Warren Lodge No. 310 Kristian D. Gosling Mount Joy, PA Lodge No. 43 Edmund A. Greenidge, Jr. Garnet Valley, PA Newtown Lodge No. 427 Stephen E. Inzer Downingtown, PA Mount Pickering Lodge No. 446 Ronald D. Kleckner Blandon, PA Chandler Lodge No. 227 Arthur W. Littman, III Chester Springs, PA Mount Pickering Lodge No. 446 Sean B. O Hanlon Ephrata, PA Ephrata Lodge No. 665 Justin A. Radziewicz Lancaster, PA Lodge No. 43 Bryan A. Yingst Pottstown, PA Stichter Lodge No. 254
The Commander-in-Chief Ill. Herbert K. Swisher, 33 Thrice Potent Master s Corner Happy New Year. It is hard to believe that the Fall Reunion and Holiday Happenings are already a memory. My sincere thanks to everyone who participated on stage, back stage, and helped to make the Fall Reunion and the Holiday Happenings events a success. We had a lot of fun!!! I'd like to extend my congratulations to our newest members. It was especially rewarding to see members from my Blue Lodge join Scottish Rite in the Valley of Reading. Welcome to all! To all of our newest members, I encourage you to attend our meetings and social functions. Get involved, make new friends, and experience the great things we have to offer. We would like to get to know you. Start off by attending our Stated Meeting, and bring your significant other to enjoy dinner before the meeting. The ladies always have a fine program while we attend to our business. We would also love for each and every one of you to find a way to participate at our Reunions. If you are asked to get involved, please consider giving it a try. It will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories. It's a new year, try something new. Try Scottish Rite. I hope to see you on the stage. I can t get over how time flies by! It seems like we just started rehearsals and preparations for the fall reunion and it is already past. Before you know it the holiday season will be here and gone and a New Year will be upon us. Prior to the New Year our Valley will be hosting a lot of events, and I hope that you will stop by and enjoy them. I know that a lot of people have been working very hard to make the Holiday Happening weekends a huge success!!. Along with the usual attractions we will be having some new ones this year. On the first Saturday come out and enjoy the sounds of Tuba Christmas. And on the second Saturday evening of Holiday Happenings you will want to come out and enjoy the performance of the play entitled December s Rose performed by our very own Scottish Rite members. I want to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season and a very Merry Christmas, and may God continue to bless each of you and your families and this Great Country! VALLEY NOTICE Is a publication of the four bodies of the Valley of Reading, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and is the official notice of meetings, events and activities of the Valley. Editor pro-tempore Dick Miller, 32 Associate Editor - Ill. Blaine F. Fabian, 33 The Valley of Reading, A.A.S.R. P.O. Box 6013 West Reading, PA 19610 Phone: 610-373-0722 Fax: 610-373-0795 Email: valley.of.reading@comcast.net MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS Leon M. Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship www.scottishritenmj.org Go to Quick Links > Click on Member Downloads Go to Forms > Click on Abbott Scholarship Form Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/scholar/index.html Click on Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide 2
Sovereign Prince Speaks Robert C. Baessler Most Wise Master s Moment The year 2012 ended with two wonderful weekends of Holiday Happenings at the Cathedral. The time and energy spent in preparing was definitely well worth it. It was extremely rewarding to see the looks on the children's faces as they sat on Santa lap and got their presents, watched the trains whiz by, got a balloon sculpture from Schmo the clown, sat on a motorcycle had their picture taken and were then embossed with a tattoo, went fishing for a gift, gaze and interact with the huge Lego display, enjoy the music of many tuba players at Tuba Christmas, watch the Scottish Rite players present December Rose, stepped outside to view the manger scene and pause for a moment, enjoy the many Christmas trees decorating the lobby and mostly the delicious cookies and hot chocolate. Wow, there sure was a lot of activity that could not have been possible without the help of many hard working people. To anyone who assisted in making Holiday Happenings at the Cathedral a success, I give my heartfelt THANK YOU. Now that 2012 has passed, I sincerely wish that 2013 is a prosperous and rewarding year to everyone. If you haven t already done so, take a step forward in Scottish Rite Masonry. Become involved!!! You will be welcomed on any degree team, committee or County Club. If you don't know who to ask, just call the office and Tex or Lois will help you get started on a worthwhile journey. Now, sit back and read through the Valley Notice. Look at the activities being offered and support the Valley with your attendance. Especially be on the lookout for activities involving the women and take your other half. I'm sure you will have an enjoyable time Last but not least, don't forget to attend the Stated Meeting on January 22. Bring a brother. May God Bless! Those of you who were not able to attend the November Reunion missed fine renditions of the several degrees conferred by your fellow Scottish Rite Masons. Those of you who are new to The Valley Of Reading are privileged to have affiliated with members of a noble Valley and fine officers. You were able to witness the several degrees on stage, but I would remind each member of the Valley, there are many Scottish Rite members who labor behind the stage for each degree that is conferred. Without these dedicated Masons, the degrees would not be able to be conferred. An argument can be made that these Masons are more important than the stage actors as without these back stage participants none of the degree conferrals would be possible. We must remember that each member of the Scottish Rite who participates does so because of his desire to present the best of the Valley to its new members and visitors. He does this as the result devotion to Masonry and the Valley and the payment are degrees well performed and presented by the Valley. I thank each of the officers of Rose Croix for your support in the November reunion including our new neophyte, Bob Hoyes. The Feast of the Pascal Lamb is scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2013, 2 PM, in the Consistory Hall. The Feast remembers the members of the Valley who have completed their journey in this world during the last year. My daughter Catharine Irene Miller Kilgore has agreed to sing during this year s feast. I hope that each of you will consider attending the Holiday Happenings and view the train displays, tuba Christmas, the play December Rose, and the other related activities of those two weekends in December. My best wishes to the cast of December Rose, for a great performance by each member of the cast. May God Bless All The Members of the Valley and I hope to see you at the Stated Meeting, Tuesday, January 22, 2013. 3
IN MEMORIAM The Valley of Reading remembers with respect the following Brethren whose deaths have been reported since the last publication of the Valley Notice. Richard L. Rhoads William B. Jaeger Lodge No. 254 Lodge No. 377 March 21, 2012 November 8, 2012 William T. Jenkins Paul B. Grunzig Lodge No. 340 Lodge No. 227 March 29, 2012 November 10, 2012 Edwin S. Alderfer Quentin R. Keath Lodge No. 254 Lodge No. 549 June 22, 2012 November 14, 2012 William C. Baldwin, Jr. Edward O. Selwyn Lodge No. 620 Lodge No. 553 July 18, 2012 November 15, 2012 James D. Bailey Lynn C. Rissinger Lodge N. 343 Lodge No. 307 September 5, 2012 November 19, 2012 George A Yorty Carl L. Gehman Lodge No. 227 Lodge No. 405 September 28, 2012 November 19, 2012 Harold L. Hartman Ronald C. Sharpe, Sr. Lodge No. 741 Lodge No. 417 October 12, 2012 November 24, 2012 James E. Eorgan Harry N. Eisenbise Lodge No. 756 TN Lodge No. 62 October 23, 2012 December 2, 2012 Robert E. Lausch Lodge No. 665 October 28, 2012 Harry M. Coble Lodge No. 476 October 29, 2012 George M. Yeager Lodge No. 660 October 31, 2012 Charles L. Minnich, MSA Lodge No. 307 November 7, 2012 T.T.G.O.T.G.A.O.T.U. A Stated meeting of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Bodies of Freemasonry sitting in the Valley of Reading, Pennsylvania will be held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 310 S. Seventh Avenue, West Reading, Pa., on the 12th day of the Hebrew month Sh vat 5773 corresponding to: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7:00 o clock p.m. Business will be transacted in: Reading Lodge of Perfection, 14 ; C. Gilbert Steffe Council, 16, Princes of Jerusalem; Francis Marion Highley Chapter, 18, Knight of the Rose Croix; and Reading Consistory, 32 Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret. A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all members of the Rite duly accredited. By order of: Thomas Gamon, IV, 32 Thrice Potent Master Robert C. Baessler, 32 Sovereign Prince Richard E. Miller, 32 Most Wise Master Herbert K. Swisher, 33 Commander-In-Chief ATTEST: Christopher H. Tecklenburg, 33, MSA Secretary DINNER BEFORE THE MEETING 6:00 P.M. TO 6:45 P.M. $8.00 per person LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS Join us Tuesday evening, January 22nd, 2013, at 6:00 o clock PM for dinner prior to our business meeting at 7:00 PM o clock PM. The program will be part two of Five First Ladies by Walt and Margie Cook. 4
SCOTTISH RITE MEMBERSHIP COMBINED COUNTY CLUBS LADIES NIGHT AND YOU Each of us has been accepted and advanced in our great Masonic Journey. We can refer to one similar definition as a ring. Webster sometimes refers to a ring as a group of people working together to advance in their own interests. The privilege we have of accomplishing this is never ending due to the fact that the history itself continues to go on. Sometimes groups in the valley have been known as cliques. This is true simply because of the fact that they are serving or acting towards a common goal. This is true of many other members who belong to an even larger ring also known as the clique who doesn't participate or get involved with the other cliques offerings. Layman s terms simply refer them as couch potatoes. To be able to continue seeing the valley grow and maintain stability we must all be one of the cliques who are working and participating as much as possible, even if it s only attending a few functions and offering support in any way possible. Let those involved with little cliques know what s appreciated and ask what you can do to help. APRIL 27, 2013 Open To All Members, Your Significant Other and Your Guests. Music will be provide by the SENSATIONS which is composed of a group of five well rounded, well-traveled and well accomplished musicians coming direct from Schuylkill County. The evening will start at 6:00 pm with a sit down family style meal with all the fixings in the Zimmerman Banquet Hall at the Cathedral. Then sit back, relax and tap your feet to the sounds of the 50 s and 60s at 7:45pm. Do you remember the first time you heard that certain song? Come reminisce and remember. Tables of eight can be reserved. Request your tickets now. Combined dinner and show tickets are $30.00 each $10.00 for the show only. Checks made payable to Reading Lodge of Perfection A self-addressed stamped envelope should be sent to: The Valley of Reading, A.A.S.R. P.O. Box 6013 West Reading, PA 19610 Tickets are also available at the Valley office. OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Stated Meetings of the Oversight Advisory Committee for 2013 will be at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates at the cathedral: February 18, 2013 September 16, 2013 To Contact Committee Members Victor M. Frederick, III (610) 970-2153 William H. Tenant JR (610-593-6548) Larry A. Buzzard (610) 286-6579 James A. Gilbert (610-374-8115) Herbert K. Swisher (610) 670-8084 William J Oehme (717)-626-8888 Carl F. Berger, Secretary (570) 385-2567 Blaine F. Fabian, Consulting Aide (610) 678-4347 As a reminder this committee is your main source to bring specific information to the Valley of Reading AASR. If you have a positive suggestion to improve the overall status of the valley or have a concern which might hinder the valley or it s membership, please contact one of the above at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date to be placed on the agenda. Correspondence is always welcome. All replies and opinions are held in strict confidence and you will remain anonymous. 5
ONTELAUNEE CLUB HIS & HER CLAM BAKE & FISH FRY WHERE: HAMBURG GAME ASSOCIATION PAVILION Mountain Ave. & North 5th Street, Hamburg, Pa. WHEN: MONDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 17, 2013, starting at 3:00 p.m. WHO: ALL MASONS & their LADIES & GUESTS are INVITED TIME: 3:00 p.m. serving Sausage Sandwiches, Bean Soup, Snacks & Liquid Refreshments BAKES and PAN FRIED FISH WILL BE SERVED AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 pm Bakes will be made up using MIDDLE NECK CLAMS!!! ********* ONLY $ 20.00 PER PERSON ********** RESERVATIONS: Please detach and fill in the reservation form below and return to Irvin D. Herring 2028 OLD 22, LENHARTSVILLE, PA. 19534 with a check enclosed for the total amount due, and payable to the ONTELAUNEE CLUB, VALLEY of READING DEADLINE: JUNE 10 th, 2013!!!!!! Directions to Hamburg Game Assn. From Rte 61, take the Hamburg exit off Rt. 61 on to 4th St, cont. north on 4th St. to the north side of town, at the Hamburg Market, Franklin St., bear left on to Port Clinton Ave., cont. under Rte 78 bridge 1/4 mile and turn right onto Mountain Ave. and continue past Blue Mt. Camp on left to 5th St., turn right onto 5th, Hamburg Game is on top of the hill on the left. From Rte 78, take Hamburg Exit No. 30, cont. south on 4 th St. approx.1 block, turn left onto Confer Ave, then left onto 5 th St., continue north on 5 th St. approx. 3 blocks, Hamburg Game is on the right. ***DON T FORGET PANCAKE & SAUSAGE STAG NIGHT OCT. 3rd - MARK YOUR CALENDAR*** -----------------cut here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cut here----------------------------- RESERVATION FORM NAME Number of Persons AMT. DUE x $ 20.00 = x $ 20.00 = x $ 20.00 = x $ 20.00 = TOTAL AMOUNT DUE = 6
CALLING ALL LANCASTER COUNTY CLUB MEMBERS!!!!! The President of the Lancaster County Club would like to hear from you regarding your attendance for the 2013 Lancaster County Club dinner. My number is 717-468-8565 or E-mail me at bigmdwolfe@yahoo.com. If any of the new Scottish Rite members are do not know which county club he is associated with after joining the Valley of Reading, please call the Valley office (1-610-373-0722). All members who are living in Lancaster County automatically are members of the Lancaster County Club unless you have joined the Harrisburg Valley. We have an event scheduled for April 8th, 2013, ladies night at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. It is open to all Valley of Reading members. This is going to be steak night cost $20.00 per person. Please reply by phone or e-mail no later than March 8, 2013. If you should see me at the Valley please let me know if it s just you coming or you and your lady. There will be something for the ladies. We need to become proud again. Get on the phone and call another member and make plans to attend on the April 8, 2013, you won t be sorry. Also if you bring a newly signed candidate for membership in Scottish Rite (with application), you will have your meal and his meal paid. If anyone would like to be involved or become an officer contact me at the above number. We need new ideas and interest to get involved. Growth is important for the future of the Valley and the Lancaster County Club Thank you all in advance, Michael D Wolfe Pres. Lancaster County Club The Ladies Auxiliary will Presents the 2013 Fashion Show Saturday, April 13 th, 2013 Lunch catered by Wegmans Tickets are $22.00 Doors open at 11:00 AM Lunch is served at 12:00 For tickets contact: Elsie Lange (610) 286-9306 or Diana Stumm (717) 354-5993 Fashions by Boscov's 7
200 YEARS OF BROTHERHOOD Help someone you know unlock the Journey into Scottish Rite Freemasonry Membership Application Portfolios, Brochures, and Petitions are available by contacting the: Scottish Rite Office 610-373-0722 valley.of.reading@comcast.net Membership Applications are also available on the Website at: www.valleyofreading,org This pocket jewel will be presented to all new initiates during the Anniversary Celebration. Pocket jewels may be purchased on Scottish Rite Website at: www.scottishritenmj.org The cost is $26.95 each 8
Thank You Ontelaunee Club THIS IS YOU RE PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP / DUES CARD Early last year you should have received a plastic membership card, similar to the one shown here, from the Scottish Rite Supreme Council. This is your permanent membership / dues card. You will no longer receive an annual paper card with your dues invoice. If you did not receive a permanent dues card, or if you have misplaced it, please contact the Office in Reading and we will forward your request on to the Scottish Rite Headquarters in Massachusetts. The Ontelaunee County Club came through again and purchased a replacement cloths washing machine. The washing machine is used to launder items worn during the Reunions, keeping them fresh and ready to use. The previous machine was a used launder mat machine donated more than 20 years ago. Lois Ensslen received at the November 2012 Fall Reunion VALLEY OF READING VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Lois Ensslen, Office Manager at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, was recognized for her service to the Valley of Reading at the Fall Reunion. Ill. Herbert K. Swisher, 33, Commander-in- Chief, Presented her with a gift bag filled with the love and appreciation of all the members of the Valley, and a few goodies. The Valley of Reading Scholarship Program assists and encourages young men and women with a High School education desiring training in Trades, Business, technical, Vocational and Career Programs and, who have been accepted in accredited schools offering such programs. The Training programs (Certificate or Associate Degree) typically are two years in length. Scholarships are for one year and are awarded annually. Awards are made by the Hospitaler (Charity Fund) and vary depending on availability of funds. Students entering the second year of a training program are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Contact the Scottish Rite office for an application. valley.of.reading@comcast.net Applications must be received in the Office of the Secretary by April 1 st. 9
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE FEAST OF THE PASCHAL LAMB MEMORIAL SERVICE PRESENTED BY FRANCIS MARION HIGHLEY CHAPTER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ROSE CROIX ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 2 O CLOCK P.M. SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL Reading Consistory Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, 32 Illustrious William H. Tennant, Jr., 33 Commander-in-Chief TO HOST THE Feast of Tishri BLACK TIE DINNER A Member Only Reception and Dinner Which Includes All Master Masons Guest Speaker Rev. William D. Hartman, 33 Associate Grand Prior Supreme Council, 33, A.A.S.R.N.M.J. Again this Fall, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 Valley of Reading To Host Pennsylvania DeMolay Initiation The State Officers of the Associated Chapters of DeMolay International in Pennsylvania will confer both degrees of the Order of DeMolay at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Referred to as DeMolay s Patriot s Day Class, Chapters from Eastern Pennsylvania will bring new members to the Scottish Rite Cathedral to witness the degrees. Patriot s Day is a DeMolay Obligatory Observance set aside to remember and honor those who have made our country the land of the free and the home of the brave. Famous Masons such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin have attended these degrees in the past. 10
Valley Of Reading Calendar January 6, 2013 - January 31, 2014 JANUARY APRIL 2013 MAY 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 JANUARY 31, 2014 Jan. 6 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Jan. 10 Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting 1 p.m. Jan. 14 Executive Committee 7 p.m. Jan. 16 Golden Eagles Jan. 19 Children s Dyslexia Center Berks Kids Got Talent auditions Jan. 22 STATED MEETING (Dinner at 6 p.m.) 7 p.m. Jan. 25 33 Members Annual Meeting 6 p.m. Feb. 2 Children s Dyslexia Center Berks Kids Got Talent final auditions Feb. 3 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Feb. 18 Oversight Advisory Committee 7:00 p.m. Feb. 20 Golden Eagles Feb. 23 Hiram s Scottish Riders Dance 7:30 p.m. Mar. 3 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Mar. 11 Executive Committee 7 p.m. Mar. 14 Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting 1 p.m. Mar. 15 & 16 Council of Deliberation Officers Workshop Elizabethtown Mar. 17 Feast of the Paschal Lamb 2 p.m. Scottish Rite Cathedral Mar. 19 STATED MEETING (Dinner 6 p.m.) 7 p.m. Mar. 20 Golden Eagles Mar. 30 Easter Egg Hunt Scottish Rite Cath. 10:30 a.m. Apr. 3 Chester Co. Ladies Night 6 p.m. Installation of Officers Parkesburg VFW Apr. 7 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Apr. 8 Lancaster Co. Club Ladies Steak Night 6 p.m. Shady Maple Smorgasboard Apr. 13 Council of Deliberation 9:00 a.m. Ritualistic Seminar Apr.13 Ladies Auxiliary Fashion Show Apr. 16 Lancaster Lodge of Perfection 6:30 p.m. Apr. 17 Golden Eagles Apr. 24 Good Fellowship Club Spring Stag 6 p.m. The Sheraton at Great Valley Apr. 27 Combined County Club Ladies Night Apr. 29 Department Head/Degree Masters Mtg 6 p.m. 7 p.m. May 1 Chester Co, Club Master Masons Night 6 p.m. Stag - Thorndale Inn, Thorndale, PA May 5 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. May 6 Executive Committee Meeting 7 p.m. May 14 LAST DAY FOR PETITIONS May 15 Golden Eagles May 16 Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting 1 p.m. May18 SPRING REUNION May 20 Post Mortem 6 p.m. May 28 STATED MEETING (Dinner 6 p.m.) 7 p.m. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS June 2 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. June 7 33 Members Spring Meeting 6 p.m. June 17 Ontelaunee Club His & Hers Clambake 3 p.m. Hamburg Game Association Pavilion June 19 Golden Eagles June 20 John Gay Memorial Sports Banquet 6 p.m. Revere Tavern, Paradise, PA June 26 Good Fellowship Picnic Steak Fry 3 p.m. Ringing Rocks Park July 13 PA. Council of Deliberation Seven Springs July 17 Golden Eagles July 18 Workers & Service Club Picnic 5 p.m. Scottish Rite Cathedral Aug. 3 AASR FAMILY PICNIC 4 p.m. Reading Leiderkranz Aug. 7 Rajah Potentate s Picnic- Ceremonial Aug. 10 Chester County Family Chicken BBQ Skerrett Lodge #343, Cochranville 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Aug. 21 Golden Eagles Aug. 18-20 Supreme Council Washington, DC Sept. 8 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Sept. 13 Golf Tournament Mocassion Run Golf Course Sept. 14 Masonic Center Anniversary Concert Sept. 16 Oversight Advisory Committee 7:00 p.m. Sept. 18 Golden Eagles Oct. 4 Black Tie Dinner Feast of Tishri 6 p.m. Oct. 6 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Oct. 7 Ontelanuee Club Pancake & Sausage Stag Night Virginville Hotel 6 p.m. Oct. 14 Scottish Rite Cathedral Association Annual Meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 14 Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Lancaster Lodge of Perfection 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Golden Eagles Oct. 19 Pagoda Club Movie and Chili Night 6 p.m. Oct. 22 STATED MEETING (Dinner 6 p.m.) 7 p.m. Nov. 3 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m Nov. 4 Department Head/Degree Master Mtg. 7 p.m Nov. 7 Chester County Ladies Night 6 p.m. Parkesburg, VFW, Parkesburg, PA Nov. 19 LAST DAY FOR PETITIONS Nov. 20 Golden Eagles Nov. 23 FALL REUNION Nov. 25 Post Mortem 6 p.m. Dec. 1 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee Dec. 7 & 8 Holiday Happenings Dec. 14 & 15 Holiday Happenings Dec. 14 Rajah Shrine Ceremonial Dec. 18 Golden Eagles 2 p.m. 6 8 p.m. 6 8 p.m. 2014 Jan. 5 Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee 2 p.m. Jan. 20 Executive Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 15 Golden Eagles Jan. 28 STATED MEETING (Dinner 6 p.m.) 7 p.m. Jan. 31 33 Members Annual Meeting 6 p.m. 11
AASR VALLEY OF READING SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL West Reading, Pennsylvania