The Scottish Rite BULLETIN PUBLISHED BY THE VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT, PA September 2015 A Message from the Commander-in-Chief Brethren, September is here and we are inclined to start thinking about fall activities like football, hunting and the changing landscapes, from green and lush to brilliant and colorful foliage. Along with those changes comes raking leaves and even shoveling snow. But let s not jump the gun just yet. We still have a lot of time to enjoy Labor Day, fall activities, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our Members Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Zafar Grotto, with dinner at 5:00 P.M. You can expect Ron and Jim s BBQ chicken, and John s hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and mac and cheese. Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º As always, there will be more food than can be eaten, and we will get the chance to enjoy each other s company during a lazy fall afternoon. Fall is also the time to begin thinking about our fraternity after the summer break. Our stated meeting is planned for Thursday, September 24, (Consistory only), and you can look for something special for the October meeting. Watch your bulletin for information about all upcoming events. Become engaged and experience the real benefits of brotherhood. Find out what you can gain from being an active part of the greatest fraternity in the world, and learn what part you can play in improving continued on Page 3 The Valley of Williamsport Scottish Rite Presents SATISFACTION: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Live in the Scottish Rite Auditorium Saturday, September, 26, 2015 Showtime: 7:30 P.M. Ticket Prices: Section 1 - $40, Section 2 - $35, Section 3 - $30 Come out and experience Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show, the international touring tribute show to the World s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. REVIEWS Showbiz Magazine: They have you in the aisles like Jumping Jack Flash CBS News New York: A must see.get SATISFACTION! Washington Post: Satisfaction is a dead-on portrayal to the Rolling Stones Rolling Stone magazine: One of the best tribute shows in the world Las Vegas Sun: Shined just like the real Stones on the strip ***Sponsorship packages are available for interested parties*** ***NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED, UNLESS PERFORMERS CANCEL SHOW***
DEAR BROTHER: NOTICE OF STATED MEETING A Consistory Only Stated Meeting of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Valley of Williamsport will be held in the Howard Memorial Cathedral on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 at 7:30 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. Consistory will be the greeters and offer the invocation at dinner. Members and their ladies are invited to attend dinner at 6:30 P.M. for which tickets are now available. DINNER RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015! IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION AND THEN CANNOT ATTEND THE DINNER, YOU MUST CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, OR YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR YOUR MEAL. Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º Commander-in-Chief, 33 By order of Stephen M. Wertz, 32º Secretary MENU: Meatball Stroganoff, Buttered Egg Noodles, Broccoli, Dinner Salad, Rolls, Peach Melba Angel Food Cake (sugar-free desserts available upon request when made with reservation) The Grand Architect of the Universe has received into his presence: In Memoriam Walter L. Miller 04-13-2015 Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33, Past C-I-C 07-08-2015 Richard L. Barlett 04-15-2015 Richard L. Meek 05-25-2015 Charles Denkovich 07-11-2015 William D. Harvey 04-20-2015 Leon E. Houseknecht 05-28-2015 Wilbur M. Emig, Jr. 07/23/2015 Philip C. Bower 04-22-2015 Donald L. Ritzenthaler 05-30-2015 C. Wayne Lapp 07/27/2015 Ill. Donald C. Berninger, 33, Past C-I-C 04-24-2015 Gerald L. Miller 06-12-2015 William C. Frederick 07/31/2015 Charles L. O Conner 04-24-2015 Clyde E. Masden 06-15-2015 Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33 08/03/2015 Steven J. Miller 04-27-2015 Carlos G. Adams 06-18-2015 LeRoy E. Otto 08/14/2015 Marlin M. Roush, M.S.A. 05-10-2015 J. Kenneth Henderson 07-05-2015 Leo W. Guffey, Sr. 08/16/2015 Fraternal Greetings Brethren! Dues Notices 2016! It is that time of year again. Dues notices for 2016 have been mailed. Payment is due in the Office no later than December 31, 2015. You may have noticed two suggested donation items on your dues notice. The Howard Air Conditioner Project will be extremely valuable to the Membership, especially during late spring and early fall meetings, when it is unbearable in that part of the building. It will also enable the rental of that space to outside events in prime rental seasons like spring, summer, and fall. The Auditorium/Entertainment Fund has been established to bring events into the Scottish Rite Auditorium, thus utilizing the space and generating much needed income for the Valley, which hopefully will allow us to update the Auditorium and attract outstanding shows for you the membership and the community at large. Please consider supporting these funds if you can! Fraternally, Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary SECRETARY S CORNER VALLEY WEBSITE www.williamsportscottishrite.org If for whatever reason you do not get your bulletin on time, please go to the website. The bulletin is always posted on the Publications page of the website as soon as it is finalized, even before it is printed. We are also on Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, and Pinterest! THE SCOTTISH RITE BULLETIN Official publication of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport, PA Publication Office: Stephen M. Wertz 348 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 323-6194 Fax (570) 323-2243 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 John Wm. McNaughton, 33º, is Sovereign Grand Commander. WILLIAMSPORT LODGE OF PERFECTION Bro. Ben E. Zeafla, 32º Thrice Potent Master WILLIAMSPORT COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Bro. Patrick A. Enright, 32º Sovereign Prince WILLIAMSPORT CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Bro. Robert E. Saul, 32º Most Wise Master WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º Commander-in-Chief 2
continued from Page 1 A Message from the Commander-in-Chief the quality of the organization. The rewards of active membership are as fulfilling as you make them. Remember, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Make the most of it by becoming involved and reaping the benefits. It has truly been an honor for me to serve as Commander-In-Chief for the Valley of Williamsport for the past year and I look forward, with enthusiasm, to the upcoming year. We have many events planned and we continue to work hard to make the Valley of Williamsport a comfortable and desirable place to meet and enjoy the fellowship of our brothers in Freemasonry. I am truly looking forward to seeing each of you back in Williamsport, to shake your hand, and to greet you again as a brother Scottish Rite Mason. Fraternally, Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º Commander-in-Chief MEMBERSHIP IS OUR LIFEBLOOD! 114 th Fall Reunion Class Saturday, November 21, 2015 Every member should strive to bring at least one person into the Scottish Rite family. By replacing yourself, you ensure the Valley of Williamsport Scottish Rite will endure for future generations. Consider sharing the light with a worthy Brother Master Mason. Please get those petitions in now! DEGREES BEING CONFERRED: 4, 11, 23, 31, 32 *A detailed schedule will appear in the October bulletin.* Member Petition Count 1. James C. Young, 33 42 2. David W. Page 37 3. Caroll P. Keefer 32 4. John L. Debo, Jr. 20 5. A. James Bryden, 33 18 William Skumanich, M.S.A. 18 7. Gilbert M. Boal, M.S.A. 17 8. Robert A. Preston, M.S.A. 14 Paul H. Starkey, 33, M.S.A. 14 10. Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33 12 Valley of Williamsport Petition Wall of Fame Top 20 First Line Signers on Petitions Member Petition Count 11. George A. Fraley, 33 11 Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33, M.S.A. 11 13. Stephen M. Wertz 10 14. James A. Smith, M.S.A. 9 Ronald H. Hoover, 33 9 16. Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. 8 Donald J. Panichi, 33 8 18. Larry R. Emigh, 33 7 Charles C. Hoover, 33 7 Donald B. Bergerstock, 33 7 Kenneth W. McClintock, 33 7 Happy Anniversary! Congratulations to Bro. William A. Clemons, Jr. and his wife Charlotte who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 11, 2015! Congratulations to Bro. David W. Beer and his wife Nellie who celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 28, 2015! Congratulations to Ill. Paul H. Starkey, 33, M.S.A. and his wife Gladys who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2015! Congratulations to Bro. Donald O. Hower and his wife Erma who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2015! Congratulations to Bro. Jack E. Llewellyn and his wife Vivian who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on September 2, 2015! 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. 3
Valley of Williamsport 2015 Winner s Choice Raffle The Winner s Choice Raffle is going strong! Win $20,000 or a choice of a vehicle! Three tickets have been mailed to every member, so please support this fundraising effort by purchasing or selling these tickets. Additional tickets are also available in the Office, or they can be purchased online at www.williamsportscottishrite.org. The drawing will be held prior to the dinner banquet at our Fall Reunion Class. We recently passed our expenses threshold, but we are still approximately $15,000 short of our budgeted income for this fundraiser. Get those tickets turned in, support your Valley, and possibly win a great prize! 1 st Prize: $20,000 OR any 2015 Standard Equipment Vehicle listed below: Chevrolet Cruze LT Dodge Dart Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide Classic 2 nd Prize: $1,000 3 rd Prize: $500 4 th Prize: $250 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th Prizes: $100 8 th, 9 th, and 10 th Prizes: $50 Ticket Donations: $20 each or 3 for $50 Drawing Date and Time: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. Drawing Location: Acacia Club, 348 Market Street, Williamsport Specialty Car Raffle - LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKET(S)! 2015 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 392 Hemi The Valley is conducting a Specialty Car Raffle for this sublime green Dodge Challenger with a shaker hood. Tickets are $50 each (winner is responsible for registration fees, title fees, and sales taxes). Tickets WILL NOT be automatically mailed to the general membership, as with our Winner s Choice Raffle. The drawing will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at the Mopar Muscle of Central PA Annual Car Show at Fairfield Dodge/ Chrysler in Muncy, PA. If you would like tickets, please contact the Office to arrange payment and tickets will then be sent, or you can purchase tickets at Fairfield Dodge/Chrysler in Muncy, PA. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.williamsportscottishrite.org. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE! 4
The Valley of Williamsport Scottish Rite and The Resounding Cymbals Theatre Group Present A DINNER THEATER Featuring the one-act comedy Money Merry-Go-Round Live in the Howard Memorial Cathedral Friday, September, 18, 2015 Dinner and Showtime: 6:30 P.M. Come out for an evening of comic relief, a night of fun and laughter. Join us in the Howard Little Theatre, as the Resounding Cymbals Theatre Group takes the stage for an evening of comical entertainment. The first act will feature various comedic sketches, and the second act will feature Money Merry-Go-Round, a fast moving one act play, set in the 1930s. DINNER MENU: Apple Cider-Glazed Pork Loin, Red Apple Stuffing, Cranberry Rice Pilaf, Buttered Baby Carrots, Dinner Salad, Rolls, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Congratulations Valley M.S.A. Recipients! Two Valley Members, Bro. William K. Person and Bro. Robert O. Fries, were presented the Meritorious Service Award at Seven Springs on July 11, 2015. Also, two other Valley Members, Bro. Caroll P. Keefer and Bro. Jay E. Chaapel, were nominated to receive the same award in 2016 at Valley Forge. The Meritorious Service Award is the highest honor that the Valley can bestow upon one of its Members. Please congratulate these gentlemen when you see them! Pictured Left to Right: Ill. John Wm. McNaughton, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Bro. Person, Bro. Fries, and Ill. Robert J. Bateman, 33, Grand Master of Masons in PA. Great Night at the Scottish Rite! Historical Photo of the Month Pictured from Left to Right: Mark Barnett of the Van-Dells, Barb Wascher, Bro. Dave Wascher, Stacy Duke Todd of the Van-Dells, Steve Moose Ricks of the Van-Dells, and Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33, Commander-in-Chief of the Valley. A tremendous time was had by Scottish Rite Members, their families and friends, and many others from the community during a recent show held in the Scottish Rite Auditorium. It was a great evening of food and entertainment that people will be talking about for a long time. Can you guess who this is? HINT: A Past Commander-in-Chief See the October bulletin for the answer. 5
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 American Red Cross Blood Drive Sponsored by Williamsport Lodge No. 106 Acacia Club 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, September 13, 2015 Annual Members Picnic Zafar Grotto 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dinner 5:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2015 A Dinner Theater Howard Memorial Cathedral Dinner/Showtime 6:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2015 Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Thursday, September 24, 2015 Stated Meeting Consistory Only Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting 7:30 PM Saturday, September 26, 2015 Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Scottish Rite Auditorium Showtime 7:30 PM Monday, October 19, 2015 Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Thursday, October 22, 2015 Stated Meeting Consistory Only Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting 7:30 PM Saturday, November 21, 2015 114 th Fall Class Reunion (See the October bulletin for a full schedule) ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Williamsport Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary 348 Market Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Williamsport, PA 17701 Permit No. 8