THE RITE RECORDER Valley of Cincinnati www.32masons.com Fall Preview 2011 Breakfast Lecture Series A Knight at the Castle Abra-Kidabra Special Degree Events Discover the Rite Holiday in Voices Club 32 Fitness Boot Camp Final Four Party Return of the Black Watch Family Day
THE RITE RECORDER Volume 68 No. 1 Cincinnati Masonic Center 317 East Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 3399 Telephone: (513) 421 3579 Toll-free: (800) 561 3579 Fax: (513) 562 2661 Web: www.32masons.com 2 Left to right: M. Todd McIntosh; Ronald W. Zemites; Richard E. Fey, Jr.; William N. Frank Valley Welcomes New Leaders for 2011-2012 Meet the recently elected and appointed officers and trustees The Valley of Cincinnati enjoyed a successful annual meeting on May 12, 2011, and with it the election, appointment, and installation of officers for Judd the new Masonic year. William N. Frank was elected Thrice Potent Master, Gibulum Lodge of Perfection. Also Hoffman elected were L. John Lasonczyk, Deputy Master; and Michael C. Bartholomew, Senior Warden. Those appointed were Michael R. Stewart, Junior Warden; Michael P. Doyle, Orator; Ronald C. Hart, Sr., Master of Ceremonies; and Ben P. Rosenfield, Captain of the Guard. Richard E. Fey, Jr., was elected Sovereign Prince, Dalcho Council, Princes of Jerusalem. Also elected were Richard J. Shields, High Priest; and Thomas N. Thinnes, Senior Warden. Those appointed were Timothy A. Shannon, Junior Warden; J. Greg Stanley, Master of Ceremonies; and Dale A. Olson, Master of Entrances. Ronald W. Zemites was elected Most Wise Master, Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix. Also elected were John H. Donohoo, Senior Warden; and Douglas A. Sunnenberg, Junior Warden. Those appointed were Mark R. Smith, Orator; Richard A. Dickerscheid, Master of Ceremonies; and Todd S. Neumann, Captain of the Guard. M. Todd McIntosh was elected Commander-in-Chief, Ohio Consistory, S.P.R.S. Also elected were Edward C. McIntyre, First Lieutenant Commander; and Daniel G. Bainum, Second Lieutenant Commander. Those appointed were Jeffrey A. Bickel, Orator; Jeffrey H. Hartman, Chancellor; Darrin M. Mc- Carthy, Master of Ceremonies; A. Brian McIntosh, Engineer and Seneschal; Dan M. Newman, Standard Bearer; David A. Girmann, Chief of the Guard; and D. Jamie Hugenberg, Color Bearer. Newly elected trustees for the Valley of Cincinnati include William M. Judd II, chairman; and Ill. Bro. Donald E. Hoffman, 33º, member at large. Ill. Bro. Dwight D. Wilson, 33º, was reelected vice chairman. EDITOR Ben P. Rosenfield, 32 benr@32masons.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VALLEY OF CINCINNATI Chairman William M. Judd II, 32 Vice Chairman Dwight D. Wilson, 33 Members at Large Timothy D. Martin, 33 Donald E. Hoffman, 33 PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE FOUR COORDINATE BODIES Gibulum Lodge of Perfection William N. Frank, 32 Dalcho Council, Princes of Jerusalem Richard E. Fey, Jr., 32 Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix Ronald W. Zemites, 32 Ohio Consistory M. Todd McIntosh, 32 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE VALLEY OF CINCINNATI Robert W. Dumford, 33 rdumford@32masons.com FRATERNAL SECRETARY Michael A. Himes, 33 mhimes@32masons.com SECRETARY EMERITUS H. Ray Evans, 33 John R. Teller, Jr., 33 TREASURER Jeffrey P. Waltz, 33 THE SUPREME COUNCIL Deputy for the State of Ohio William R. Powers, Jr., 33 Sovereign Grand Commander John Wm. McNaughton, 33 Active Member at Large Robert O. Ralston, 33, P.S.G.C. Active Member Emeritus Alfred E. Rice, 33
3 Discover the Rite at the Fall 2011 Reunion of the Valley of Cincinnati A social event and degree presentations will create an awesome program for candidates and members What is the Scottish Rite? Our Supreme Council explains it as: A branch of Freemasonry designed to supplement and amplify the philosophical teachings of the first three degrees. We invite you to find out for yourself. Join in the ultimate fraternal experience as we celebrate the Fall Reunion for members and new candidates with a top-notch social function on Friday night, November 11, 2011, and unparalleled degree work on Saturday, November 12, 2011. It s time to Discover the Rite! The evening starts with registration and ring sizing for candidates on Friday, followed by the 4º, and then to Club 32 for good times and refreshments. Registration reopens on Saturday morning, followed by the conferral of the 18º. Candidates will then sit for a class photo, after which the 11º will be conferred by Brethren from Clermont County with coordination handled by Clermont County Ambassador Jim Bucholz, MSA. The Valley of Cincinnati hasn t exemplified it in six years. Don t miss the chance to be a part of it! The 23º, another benchwarmer for the past six years, will then be conferred. Lunch with the 16º follows, then the 31º and 32º, a membership reception, and the 14º to close the Fall 2011 Reunion. Petitions are available by visiting the Cincinnati Masonic Center, calling the Valley office at 513-421-3579, or downloading a PDF version at www.32masons.com. FALL 2011 REUNION SCHEDULE November 11, 2011 Registration and ring sizing 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conferral of the 4 7:00 p.m. Discover the Rite in Club 32 7:35 p.m. November 12, 2011 Registration 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Candidates to the Chapel 8:00 a.m. Conferral of the 18 8:35 a.m. Class picture 9:40 a.m. Conferral of the 11 10:00 a.m. Conferral of the 23 11:20 a.m. Lunch and Conferral of the 16 12:30 p.m. Conferral of the 31º and 32º 2:10 p.m. Member reception 4:10 p.m. Conferral of the 14 4:45 p.m. COMING EVENTS IN 2011-2012 2011 August 9 Breakfast Lecture Series: Judge Mark Painter September 8 Stated meeting September 10 Fall Kickoff: A Knight at the Castle October 8 Abra Kidabra October 22 19 Portrayal, Valley of Covington, KY 100th Anniversary Celebration November 2 Breakfast Lecture Series: World Choir Games November 10 Stated meeting November 12 Fall Reunion: Discover the Rite December 4 Holiday in Voices, featuring the Scottish Rite Choir 2012 January 10 Club 32 Boot Camp Fitness February 9 Stated meeting February 18 Four-Valley Degree Day, Dayton, OH March 12 Final Four Party, Club 32 April 12 Stated meeting April 21 Spring Reunion: Black Watch Class May 10 Annual meeting Summer Family Day at the Florence Freedom Consult upcoming editions of The Rite Recorder and our Website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed for more details about these and other great programs in store for the year!
4 Valley of Cincinnati Kicks Off the New Year with a Knight at the Castle The event offers a unique setting, inspiring degree work, and enough food and drink to fill a suit of armor The Valley of Cincinnati is lowering the drawbridge to let the good times in for the Fall Kickoff, set for 6:00 p.m. on September 10, 2011. A Knight at the Castle, as it s called, will be held at Chateau Laroche the historic Loveland Castle. It should be noted right away that space for this event is limited to 200 people members and candidates and registration is first come, first served for this magnificent passage through medieval lore. What s in store for those who act quickly? Live music and entertainment, the chance to explore the castle and its grounds, fencing exhibitions, a pig roast, fried turkey legs, drinks served in commemorative steins, and a whole lot more. Candidates will see the 4º, and all in attendance will take in the 29º, which teaches important lessons of religious tolerance. Chateau Laroche is the creation of the late Harry Andrews, who began its construction in 1929 on the banks of the Little Miami River in Loveland, OH. Upon his death in 1981, he willed the castle to the Boy Scout troop he led, the Knights of the Golden Trail. Today, these volunteer knights see to the castle s upkeep and the completion of work Andrews started. Chateau Laroche is located at 12025 Shore Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. For more information about the castle, call 513-683- 4686 or visit www.lovelandcastle.com. Cost to participate is just $5 per person. Event parking is free and will be at the Charles A. Brigham, Jr., Masonic Temple, located at 11665 N. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. The Valley will provide shuttles to and from the parking lot. Fall Kick-Off Sept. 11, 2010 Deadline for ticket orders is September 1, 2011. Space is limited to 200 Brethren, including candidates who have submitted petitions and payment for the Fall Class. Registration is first come, first served. Please send ticket(s) at $5.00 each Print Name: Member Number: Telephone Number: Remember to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of tickets to: Scottish Rite 2011 Fall Kick-Off 317 East Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-3399
SPRING 2012 REUNION THE BLACK WATCH CLASS The Black Watch. The Royal Highlanders. The regiment the devil calls his own. It is revered worldwide to this day. Within its venerable ranks are many who are our Brothers. These Masons traveled from Scotland to the Cincinnati Masonic Center a decade ago and filled the Scottish Rite Auditorium twice with Blue Lodge Masons clamoring to see ritual work from across the sea. This time, the Valley of Cincinnati is expanding the program into an incredible two-week experience leading straight into the Spring 2012 Reunion. Several Lodges in Hamilton, Butler, and Clermont counties will host dinners and American degrees during the two weeks, and the lads of the Black Watch Masonic Degree Team will once again display their ritual prowess as they portray the Scottish form of the Master Mason degree in Aurora Lodge in Scioto County on April 14, 2012 and the Cincinnati Masonic Center on April 19. Space is limited to 200 seats in Scioto County and 800 in the Masonic Center Auditorium! This blockbuster event promises to be the biggest in years, and it all builds up to the Black Watch Class on April 21, where the Scottish Black Watch will be received by our own Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Brother John Wm. McNaughton, 33º. Brethren, this is an event that you just cannot miss!
6 The 2011 scholarship recipients Valley of Cincinnati Presents Scholarships Three types of awards were issued to college-bound students The Valley of Cincinnati was pleased to recognize the recipients of academic scholarships for 2011 at a special ceremony on May 23. Three distinct awards were given. Scholarship recipients included Cayla Burton, Brandon DeFoe, Molly Gilliam, Benjamin Gajus, Joshua Goodall, Lyndsay Hagemeyer, Jacob Hart, Kyle Herth, Taylor Olmstead, Courtney O Shaunessy, Sara Patrick, Oliver Phillips, Kaitlyn Powers, Elisabeth Teller, Regan Walker, Emily Archibald, and Travis Carney. Applicants for scholarships must be either the child or grandchild of a member of the Valley of Cincinnati or an active member of the Order of DeMolay, the Order of Job s Daughters, or the Order Making Real Magic at the CMC Abra-Kidabra brings world-class talent to town The Children s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati presents Abra- Kidabra 2011 for your enjoyment. The show will be staged at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in the Cincinnati Masonic Center on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for preferred seating and $10 for the upper level. All proceeds received from Abra-Kidabra will benefit the Children s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati. The non-profit provides tutoring without financial obligation to children who are dyslexic. For more information, visit www.abra-kidabra.org. of Rainbow for Girls. The Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction sponsors scholarships throughout its Valleys. The Valley of Cincinnati uses the same application and process for its scholarships. Applicants are considered for either an Abbott scholarship or a Valley of Cincinnati scholarship. The Kathleen Castle Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships for daughters and granddaughters of Eastern Star members who are living or were in good standing at the time of their death. The Valley of Cincinnati congratulates these hard-working students and wishes them the best in their endeavors. IN MEMORIAM Brady N. Coe March 13, 2011 Jesse V. Sanders March 14, 2011 William J. Dykes March 15, 2011 Robert T. Slack March 17, 2011 James D. Lanningham March 18, 2011 Robert W. Fedeler March 20, 2011 Rupert L. Ginn March 23, 2011 Glenn H. McKeehan March 25, 2011 Milton L. Rooms March 25, 2011 Kenneth G. Weiss March 25, 2011 Donald C. George March 26, 2011 John A. Vanlieu March 26, 2011 Kyle W. Webb, Jr. March 31, 2011 James R. Bishop April 1, 2011 Earl C. Buchanan April 1, 2011 Victor C. Johansen April 1, 2011 Donald E. Devore April 6, 2011 Victor R. Smith April 6, 2011 William J. Hoover April 8, 2011 John H. Hensgen April 11, 2011 Charles R. Messer April 11, 2011 Edward J. Brazier April 12, 2011 Donald J. Lambert April 16, 2011 Hercus Napier April 20, 2011 Robert J. VonBargen April 20, 2011 Loren M. Harrell, Jr. April 21, 2011 Paul E. Palmer April 21, 2011 Leonard L. Toft April 21, 2011 Robert C. Roetting April 26, 2011 Robert L. Harris April 27, 2011 John J. Mueck May 1, 2011 Timothy E. Joy May 3, 2011 Carl E. Cummings May 5, 2011 Walter J. Heurich, Jr. May 6, 2011 Donald R. Ayer May 11, 2011 Helmut J. Schneider May 14, 2011 Harry W. Carey May 15, 2011 Harold L. Simmons May 15, 2011 Jack R. Stephens May 15, 2011 William Z. Wilkie May 17, 2011 Billy L. Bonham May 18, 2011 Joseph Stofle, Jr. May 19, 2011 Marion B. Waltz May 19, 2011 Edgar W. Biggers May 21, 2011 Jack H. Hopkins May 23, 2011 John L. Hemer May 24, 2011 Ralph F. Mazer May 25, 2011 Richard Hodson May 28, 2011 Archie Q. Campbell June 1, 2011 Forrest F. Quigley June 5, 2011 Arthur V. Baumann June 6, 2011 John H. Knepper June 7, 2011 Terry A. Satterthwaite June 7, 2011 Leon Silcox June 10, 2011 Richard M. Worthington June 11, 2011 Perry Katsanis June 12, 2011 Samuel Foster June 13, 2011 Ronald M. Ratcliff June 13, 2011 Robert F. Thompson June 14, 2011 Donald L. Gieringer June 17, 2011 James N. Hall June 17, 2011 James W. Megginson June 18, 2011 Clifford C. Thompson June 19, 2011 Roland A. Flammer June 21, 2011 Noble C. McQueen June 22, 2011 Finley R. Noe June 22, 2011 Johnny M. Ragle June 27, 2011 Melvin C. Reiff July 1, 2011 Robert A. Riebel July 2, 2011 Howard E. Knipper July 3, 2011 Louis A. Andrews July 5, 2011 George A. Richmond July 5, 2011
7 Painter to Speak at Next Breakfast Lecture Learn about the workings of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal Judge Painter with the U.N. Secretary-General The popular Breakfast Lecture Series at the Cincinnati Masonic Center returns with a talk from a Queen City native who has a perspective like no other. Judge Mark Painter (pictured above with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon) will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He ll discuss the new United Nations Appeals Tribunal and share his experiences as the only American elected to the court by the U.N. General Assembly. Complimentary breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m. Judge Painter begins his discussion at 8:10 a.m., followed by a Q&A session. The program concludes at 9:00 a.m. The event is open to the public. There is no charge to attend, but an RSVP is required. To register, visit www.32masons.com or call the Cincinnati Masonic Center at 513-421-3579. Registrants in attendance will be eligible for a chance to win a one-year subscription to the Cincinnati Business Courier compliments of the publication and the Cincinnati Masonic Center. For more information, contact Thomas N. Thinnes, event chairman, at thomas.thinnes@ubs.com or 513-604-2311. Funeral Apron Reinstitutes a Valley Tradition Symbolic aprons are worn with respect for the departed and Masonry Brigham Appointed Deputy s Representative The Valley of Cincinnati is proud to announce that its very own Ill. Bro. Charles A. Chip Brigham, III, 33º, was appointed Deputy s Representative to Southeast Ohio at the recent session of the Ohio Council of Deliberation, held June 3-4, 2011, in Independence, OH. His role will include enhancing the Valley of Cincinnati s services in the region, exploring the creation of a Scottish Rite body in the area, and more. Valley Officers Present Scottish Rite Awards The 14 Ring Service, offered to all members upon their departure to the Celestial Lodge above, is regarded as one of the most important ceremonies we as Scottish Rite Masons present. It is our opportunity to pay tribute to one who was our Brother one whose hand we can no longer grasp in friendship and show his family and friends how important he was to the fraternity and the high esteem in which our deceased Brother held the Scottish Rite. Last year, boxes of funeral aprons were discovered in storage at the Cincinnati Masonic Center. In these boxes were sign-in sheets from Masonic funerals dating back to 1921. Research has shown that these aprons were used as late as 1963. These aprons are black, in the form of a triangle, bordered in gold, and marked with the delta. William N. Frank, Thrice Potent Master of Gibulum Lodge of Perfection, with the approval of Supreme Council through the Deputy for Ohio, issued these aprons to members of the 14 Ring Service Committee to be worn when performing Ring Services. L. John Lasonczyk, Deputy Master of Gibulum Lodge of Perfection and chairman of the Ring Service Committee, says: These aprons are very special to us and unique to the 14 Ring Service. They connect the Brethren who wear this apron today to those who served the Valley in an extremely important way many years ago. They re understandably proud to wear this apron, and they wear it with great respect for Masonry. If you are interested in joining the Ring Service Committee, you must be a 32 Scottish Rite Mason, able to memorize the service, and available to perform when called. Please call the Valley office at 513-421-3579 for more information. Douglas A. Sunnenberg, Junior Warden, Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix presents the Scottish Rite Americanism Award to Cadet Nic Cusick at the 18th annual Cadet Awards Ceremony at Live Oaks Career Development Campus. John H. Donohoo, Senior Warden, Cincinnati Chapter of Rose Croix, presents the Excellence and Leadership Award to Cadet Alexander Manners for his efforts at Miami University s Air Force ROTC.
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