2017 Convocation & Reunion Program

S P R I N G & 169th and 170th Convocation & Reunion Saturday, April 29, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017

Cumberland Lodge of Perfection Cumberland Chapter of Rose Croix Cumberland Council of Kadosh Cumberland Consistory Cumberland Chapter of Knights of Saint Andrew

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF

FREEMASONRY Valley of Cumberland Orient of Maryland

www.cumberlandscottishrite.org

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2017 SCOTTISH RITE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan 16 Jan 26 Jan 30 Jan 31 Feb 4 Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 23 Mar 6 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 20 Mar 23 Mar 25 Mar 26 Apr 3 Apr 7 Apr 17 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 27 Apr 29 May 1 May 6 May 7 May 13 May 15 May 21 May 25 Jun 3 Jun 5 Jun 10 Jun 16 Jun 22

Joint Installation of Officers – 6:00 pm Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Knights of St. Andrew – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Buck-A-Cup Awards – Arby’s Lavale at 3:00 pm KSA Robert Burns Supper – Ali Ghan Shrine at 4:30 pm Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Friend to Friend Night – American Legion, Oakland at 6:00 pm Ceremony of Lights w – Masonic Temple at 2:00 pm Communication, Chapter of Rose Croix – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Friend to Friend Night – Ali Ghan Shrine at 5:00 pm Degree Rehearsal – 14° at 1:00 pm, 30° at 2:00 pm, 32° at 3:00 pm Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Oakland Lodge No. 192 at 7:30 pm Friend to Friend Night – Fireside Lounge, Hagerstown at 5:00 pm Communication, Cumberland Consistory – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Thing-A-Ma-Jig Dress Rehearsal – ACM Theater at 6:00 pm Thing-A-Ma-Jig Variety Show – ACM Theater at 7:15 pm Rehearsal - 30° at 1:00 pm, 32° at 2:30 pm Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Scottish Rite 169th Convocation & Reunion – 7:30 am Registration Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Scottish Rite Ladies Night – Ali Ghan Shrine Center at 6:30 pm Scottish Rite Ladies Brunch – Ali Ghan Shrine Center at 1:30 pm Grand Lodge of MD Semi-Annual Communication Communication, Council of Kadosh – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Spring Capping Ceremony – Masonic Temple at 2:00 pm Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Garrett County Celtic Festival – Friendsville Community Park Scottish Rite Strawberry Night – Masonic Temple at 6:30 pm Cumberland Heritage Days & Lodge Open House Beer & Wild Game Night – Academy Theater, Hagerstown Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm July/August SUMMER RECESS Aug 19-22 Biennial Session of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA Sep 16 Kid Walk/Kid Talk program, Children’s League at 10:00 am Sep 17 Rehearsal – 7° at 1:00 pm, 32° at 2:00 pm Sep 18 Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Sep 24 Degree Rehearsal – 14° at 1:00 pm, 30° at 2:00 pm Sep 28 Scottish Rite Club of Washington County – 7:00 pm Oct 2 Feast of Tishri – Masonic Temple at 6:30 pm Oct 14 Honors Day – Scottish Rite Temple, Baltimore Oct 15 Degree Rehearsal – 14° at 1:00 pm, 32° at 2:00 pm, 30° at 3:00 pm Oct 16 Communication, Cumberland Consistory – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Oct 21 Scottish Rite 170th Convocation & Reunion – 7:30 am Registration Nov 6 Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Nov 11 Hagerstown Ladies Night – TBA Nov 19 Fall Capping Ceremony – Masonic Temple at 2:00 pm Nov 20 Knights of St. Andrew – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Dec 4 Communication, Lodge of Perfection – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm Election of Officers & SR Foundation Annual Meeting Dec 18 Installation Rehearsal – Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm (casual attire) January 7, 2018 Open Joint Installation of Officers, Masonic Temple at 2:00 pm

ALLEGIANCE TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Valley of Cumberland, Orient of Maryland, aknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Temple of Solomon, of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose See is at the Grand Orient of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, now sitting in Washington, D.C. Illustrious RONALD A. SEALE, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council Illustrious WILLIAM G. SIZEMORE, 33° Grand Executive Director of the Supreme Council Illustrious MARLIN L. MILLS, 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Maryland CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017 Illustrious JAMEY S. HILL, 33° Personal Representative to the Valley of Cumberland ROBIN L. SUMMERFIELD, 32° Assistant Personal Representative Secretary-Registrar Treasurer Venerable Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Wise Master Commander Master of Kadosh Venerable Master (KSA) Appointed Appointed Appointed

Ill. Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Hon. Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH Bro. Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Bro. Samuel L. Lane, 32° Bro. Jason S. Landis, 32° Bro. G. Timothy Schupfer, 32° Hon. Mark C. Weatherholt, 32° KCCH Bro. Joseph W. Cushall, 32° Bro. Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Ill. Charles J. Hout, 33° Hon. William R. Zimmer, 32° KCCH Bro. Joseph S. Kennedy, 32°

SCOTTISH RITE OFFICERS FOR 2017 CUMBERLAND LODGE OF PERFECTION 4° – 14° Venerable Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Orator Master of Ceremonies

Bro. Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Bro. Samuel J. Lane, 32° Bro. Jason S. Landis, 32° Bro. Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Hon. James M. Snider, 32°, KCCH

CUMBERLAND CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX 15° – 18° Wise Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Orator Master of Ceremonies

Bro. G. Timothy Schupfer, 32° Bro. James Z. Bosley, 32° Bro. Mark E. Lathrop, 32° Bro. Nicholas A. Cathell, 32° Bro. Michael L. Kamauff, 32° KCCH

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL OF KADOSH 19° – 30° Commander 1st Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant Chancellor Orator

Hon. Mark C. Weatherholt, 32°, KCCH Bro. Michael R. Wade, 32° Bro. Paul W. Borror, 32° Bro. David J. Curry, 32° Bro. Michael W. Kerns, 32°

CUMBERLAND CONSISTORY 31° – 32° Master of Kadosh Prior Preceptor Chancellor Minister of State

Bro. Joseph W. Cushall, 32° Bro. Edward L. Kave, Jr. 32° Hon. Curtis C. Haines, 32° KCCH Hon. Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32°, KCCH Hon. Charles W. Taylor, Jr. 32° KCCH

CUMBERLAND KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW Venerable Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary/Treasurer

Bro. Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Bro. Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Bro. Edward L. Kave, 32° Bro. Michael W. McKay, 32°

CO-ORDINATE BODIES FOR 2017 Almoner Ill. Howard V. Brode, 33° Assistant Almoner Hon. Mark L. Widmyer, 32° KCCH Tyler Bro. Harry “Ed” Cox, Jr, 32° Director of Works Hon. Michael L. Kamauff, 32°, KCCH Asst. Director of Works Hon. Billy J. Wrights, 32°, KCCH Executive Board Members appointed by the Personal Representative Ill. Charles J. Hout, 33° Hon. William R. “Chip” Zimmer, 32° KCCH Bro. Joseph S. Kennedy, 32°, Executive Aide Administrative Officers appointed by the S.G.I.G. in Maryland Treasurer Hon. Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH Secretary-Registrar Ill. Jerome F. Robinette, 33°

TO OUR INITIATES 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. This journey will offer new light and new discovery on our way to receiving the Thirty-Second Degree and becoming a Master of the Royal Secret.

If you bring a receptive mind and a sensitive heart to these Degrees, you will indeed be a wiser and better man. It is our hope and prayer that your experiences may be rich and significant.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS 7:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM

Candidates Report and Light Breakfast Open Lodge Conferral of 4° Secret Master Conferral of 7° Provost and Judge Conferral of 14° Perfect Elu Conferral of 18° Knight Rose Croix Conferral of 30° Knight of Kadosh Reunion Luncheon Conferral of 32° Master of the Royal Secret Close the Lodge

Class photo will be taken prior to lunch CLASS OFFICERS Your class will select the following officers prior to the completion of the Convocation.

THE CLASS PRESIDENT will make remarks on behalf of your class at the Capping Ceremony and will act as your liaison to the Valley of Cumberland concerning future reunions.

THE CLASS ORATOR will organize educational programs, including Master Craftsman study groups, for your class following the Degree Conferral.

ORGANIZATION The Scottish Rite in the United States has two Supreme Councils: one which governs the Southern Jurisdiction and another governing the Northern Jurisdiction. The Southern Jurisdiction emcompasses many territories outside the United States and all but 15 of the Continental United States. The 15 states are governed by the Northern Jurisdiction.

Each state is designated as an “Orient” and is headed by a Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG), or a Deputy of the Supreme Council. This official’s tenure is for an indefinite period.

Operating within an Orient are the bodies that carry out the activities of the Rite in a number of locations. The locations are designated “Valleys”, such as “Valley of Cumberland.”

The larger Valleys have four Bodies, the title of the presiding officers and the degrees under the auspices of each are:

LODGE OF PERFECTION – Venerable Master 4° - 14° The Ineffable Degrees CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX – Wise Master 15° - 18° Historical and Religious Degrees COUNCIL OF KADOSH – Commander 19° - 30° Philosophical and Chivalric Degrees CONSISTORY – Master of Kadosh 31° & 32° Ceremonial and Official Degrees The Orient of Maryland consists of six Valleys, each with its own officers. The Valley of Baltimore and the Valley of Cumberland have all four bodies. For those Valleys that do not have a Council of Kadosh and/or a Consistory, their membership are members of the Valley of Baltimore’s Council of Kadosh and/or Consistory.

PATENTS Upon attainment of the 32°, you will become eligible for a Patent of Membership. This Patent is your identification and may be required in order to visit other Scottish Rite Bodies. The Secretary-Registrar will provide your Patent when it is available.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-REGISTRAR Ill. Jerome F. Robinette, 33째 73 LaVale Blvd LaVale, Maryland 21502 Telephone: 301-729-6778 E-Mail: mitzjer@atlanticbb.net

RESERVATIONS Chairman Bro. Joseph S. Kennedy, 32째 1305 Pittsburgh Avenue Oakland, Maryland 21550-3411 Telephone 440-752-8472

THE PERECT ELU THE PERFECT ELU is a quarterly newsletter that is delivered to all members in good standing by U.S. Mail, electronically to those members who have provided an E-Mail address, and is also available to view and download from the Valley website. To receive the newsletter by E-Mail, sign up online at www.cumberlandscottishrite.org.

RITE NEWS OF MARYLAND THE RITE NEWS OF MARYLAND is a quarterly magazine issued by the Orient of Maryland. It contains schedules and items of interest for members and friends.

THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNALTM THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL magazine is the official publication of the Supreme Council. It is sent free of charge to all Brethren who have attained the 32째. You should receive your first copy approximately three months after receiving the 32째.

SCOTTISH RITE ON THE WEB Keep up to date with the Supreme Council, the Orient of Maryland, and the Valley of Cumberland, make online reservations, explore educational opportunities, and purchase items from the Scottish Rite online at the following websites:

Supreme Council www.scottishrite.org Orient of Maryland www.mdscottishrite.org Valley of Cumberland www.cumberlandscottishrite.org

@CumberlandScottishRite

FREEMASON OF THE TERTIA CENTURIA

Ill. Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Awarded January 16, 2017 FREEMASON OF THE DECADE Ill. Charles J. Hout, 33° Awarded January 3, 2016 MASON OF THE YEAR VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND

Hon. William R. Zimmer, 32° KCCH Ill. Kenneth R. Wilson, 33° Hon. Aaron V. Lea, 32° KCCH

2013 2014 2015

2017 CLASS DEDICATIONS

Ill. Robert Young, 33°

Ill.Kenneth L. Riggleman, 33°

The 169th Convocation of the Cumberland Scottish Rite is dedicated to Ill. Robert Young, 33°, Past Personal Representative, and the 170th Convocation is dedicated to Ill. Kenneth L. Riggleman, 33° who passed to the Celestial Lodge above during the past year in honor of their dedicated service to the Valley of Cumberland, Orient of Maryland.

May They Rest in Peace

SIGN OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND PRAYER CAP THE SCOTTISH RITE PRAYER CAP is considered a part of the uniform and is treated as such. Consequently, it must not be removed when the flag is passing, while saying the Pledge of Allegiance, or during prayer. On such occasions as the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the performance of the National Anthem, the cap remains on the head and the Scottish Rite Mason places his right hand on his heart.

DURING PRAYER, the cap remains in place, but the head is slightly bowed and the hands are placed in the “Sign of the Good Shepherd” with the left arm folded over the right with fingers outstretched and touching the shoulders comfortably. This dignified position reflects the compassionate spirit of the Scottish Rite in recalling the Good Shepherd as He carried a lamb over His neck, holding its feet with His crossed arms.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCOTTISH RITE HONOR MEN’S DRESS CODE The recommended dress code for all Scottish Rite honor men who have a Black Cap, a Red Cap, or a White Cap, wear their cap and tuxedo at the following events:  Installation of Officers  Ceremony of Lights  Convocations and Reunions  Feast of Tishri  Capping and/or Appreciation Ceremonies Honor men do not wear caps at the following events:  Scottish Rite Ladies Night – Tuxedo or Dinner Jacket  Scottish Rite Ladies Brunch – Jacket and Tie  Strawberry Night – Casual Dress Accepted by Lodge of Perfection – March 2, 1998

HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH RITE After the organization of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, Masonry became very popular. It passed over the Channel to France in 1725 where many ritualists invented numerous “side degrees” subject to no governing body and hawked them about the country and through the continent.

In 1740, Chevalier Ramsey, a Scottish nobleman, gave some famous lectures in Paris and Bordeux on the origin and objects of Masonry. He subdivided the “Three Degrees” and concocted degrees from the parts explained by his philosophic lectures. He established a Lodge which he called Harodim, but the French styled it Scotchman’s Lodge Masonry, which in fact may have had something to do with this misnomer, Scottish Rite. Mackey says, no part of the Scottish Rite was originated in Scotland with the possible exception of the Royal Order of Scotland.

The Scottish Rite has its beginning in France. In 1754, the Chevalier de Bonneville established in the College of Clermont in Paris a chapter of twenty-five so-called High Degrees. This college was a sort of refuge for the Stuarts of Scotland, which in fact may have had some bearing on the name, Scottish Rite. The Body established by Bonneville, including the symbolic degrees, was called the Rite of Perfection. In 1758, these degrees were taken by Marquis de Lemais to Berlin, where they in the following year were placed under a body called the Council of the Emperors of the East and West, which was formed at Paris from the ruins of the Clermont Chapter.

In 1762, it is said that Fredrick the Great “formed and promulgated” what is known as the Constitutions of 1762. In 1786, a reorganization took place in which eight degrees were added to the twenty-five and the name changed to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. By three Constitutions, Fredrick resigned the authority of Grand Commander, which title he had held since the adoption of the Grand Constitutions in 1972, and deposited his Masonic Prerogatives with a council in each nation to be composed of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-Third and last degree of Freemasonry.

Scottish Rite Masonry began in Cumberland on November 13, 1899, with the first meeting of Meredith Lodge of Perfection No. 3. On October 20, 1955, the Supreme Council changed Meredith Lodge, Kedron Chapter Knights Rose Croix, and Potomac Council Knights Kadosh to Cumberland Lodge of Perfection, Cumberland Chapter Knights Rose Croix, and Cumberland Council Knights Kadosh, respectively.

PHILANTHROPY ALL MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT CHARITIES OF ONE KIND OR ANOTHER. THE SUPREME COUNCIL AND COMPONENTS OF THE SOUTHERN JURISDICTION SUPPORT CHARITIES THAT PRIMARILY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDE: CLINICS. Individual Valleys support 180 RiteCare Clinics across the United States in the Southern Jurisdiction.

The Cumberland Scottish Rite Foundation, Inc., supported by members and friends of the Order, makes possible the operation of the Children’s League RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Clinic. The Clinic is located at the Allegany County Health Department.

SCHOLARSHIPS. The Leonard and Jane Schwab Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship provides four $500 scholarships each year to full-time students at Allegany College of Maryland with a family relationship to the Scottish Rite.

ALMONER’S FUND. This is another of the charitable functions of the Valley of Cumberland. The Almoner, an elected officer of the Valley, is responsible for the distribution of funds to the relief of Scottish Rite members and their families.

HOSPITALS, supported by the Orients in the Supreme Council, S.J. One is in the State of Georgia and the other is in the State of Texas. The hospitals were originally established exclusively for the treatment of children. These hospitals are associated with leading educational institutions in the South, which have always been at the leading edge of medical research. The Texas hospital’s mission has been expanded into the diagnosis and treatment of childhood learning disorders. No one has ever been turned away from these hospitals because of their inability to pay.

THE LODGE OF PERFECTION DEGREES The 4° – 14° are called the Ineffable Degrees because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of Deity. The word ineffable derives from the Latin “ineffablis” meaning something which should not be spoken. As used in these degrees, it refers to the belief of Ancient Judaism that the name of God was not to be spoken.

This concept forms a metaphor for the Scottish Rite teachings that all of the essential qualities of Deity are incapable of description in language.

4° SECRET MASTER Team Captain

7° PROVOST & JUDGE Team Captain Harvey L. Hogmier, 33° Ray W. Ryan, III, 32° 301-573-5868 301-697-9578

14° PERFECT ELU Team Captain Jamey S. Hill, 33° 240-362-2705

THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX DEGREES The Perfect Elu who seeks Rose Croix Knighthood must preach the Truth in the Desert of Human life; be Loyal in the Matters of God, Country, Family, and Obligation; Know that the True Light of Life only comes from Study and Discernment of the Great Teachings, Tenets and Belief of the Philosophies of the East and West, and True Belief that the Way to Life and the New Law of Life is pointed out by the Constellations Faith, Hope, and Charity.

18° KNIGHT ROSE CROIX Team Captain Theodore Raynovich, III, 33° Telephone 301-387-4545

THE COUNCIL OF KADOSH DEGREES The Rose Croix who seeks the stability of the Knight Kadosh must be Patient in his study of the Great Philosophies and Mysteries of the Past and Present; Endeavor to Understand True Civil and Religious Liberties Embodied in True Virtues of Chivalry; and be Conscious of the Obligations of a Soldier of Justice, Right, and Truth.

30째 KNIGHT KADOSH Team Captain Mark C. Weatherholt, 32째 KCCH Telephone 301-707-0152

THE CONSISTORY DEGREES Tried and Tested by the Inspector Inquisitor and Found to be Worthy, and Having Studied the Camp Scene and Taken the Five Obligations of Service, the Master of the Royal Secret goes forth to Serve God, Country, and Man as the Priest and Apostle of the Holy Doctrine.

32째 MASTER OF THE ROYAL SECRET Team Captain Kevin H. Mallow, 32째 KCCH Telephone 301-697-6590

A complete listing of cast members for each Degree Conferral will be provided separately during each Convocation.

CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE BODIES BLUE LODGE DIPLOMATS MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN G. Timothy Schupfer 301-697-9760 FRIENDSHIP #84 Benjamin A. Zamostny & Harvey L. Hogamier MOUNTAIN #99 Joseph W. Cushall & Phillip C. Lashbaugh POTOMAC #100 G. Timothy Schupfer & Elmer W. Miles, Jr. HIRAM #103 Aaron V. Lea QUEEN CITY #131 John S. Spence & Kenneth R. Wilson MEDIARY #140 David T. Artz & Edward L. Kave KEMP #154 C. Wayne Skidmore & Jamey S. Hill GEORGE’S CREEK VALLEY #161 Charles R. DeVault JAMES W. BOWERS #173 Robert E. Reiff, Jr. & R. Francis Shives OAKLAND #192 Theodore Raynovich, III EAST GATE #216 Lonnie R. Jackson & Billy J. Wrights HAGERSTOWN #217 Frederick E. Reel DIPLOMAT AT-LARGE William R. “Chip” Zimmer

COORDINATORS Washington County Allegany County Garrett County

William R. Zimmer, 32° KCCH Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Joseph S. Kennedy, 32°

Each brother is an ambassador and diplomat!

LIVING PAST VENERABLE MASTERS

CUMBERLAND LODGE OF PERFECTION Kenneth A. Robertson G. Frederick Widmyer David L. Young Carleton A. Shore Donald K. Hansel Robert E. Engelbach David L. Hall Ronald E. Barb (non-affiliated) Paul G. Shircliff Jearald D. Allen Charles J. Hout Lonnie R. Jackson John S. Spence C. Wayne Skidmore Jamey S. Hill Gerald L.G. Vannienwenhove Clint E. Snyder Kenneth R. Wilson Gary W. Freeman R. Francis Shives, III Kevin Mallow Charles W. Taylor, Jr.

1978 1981 1988 1991 1993 1994 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

HONORARY MEMBERS ORIENT OF MARYLAND-VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND Ill. Hans R. Wilhelmsen, 33° 2005 Emeritus Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Maryland Ill. Bennie G. Owens, 33° PGM 2005 Orient Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Ill. Carleton A. Shore, 33° Ill. Irvin W. Johnson, 33° Ill. Paul G. Shircliff, 33° Ill. Jamey S. Hill, 33°

1994-1996 1997-1999 2000-2016 Emeritus 2016 – Present

The title of Personal Representative Emeritus denotes six or more years of service as PR

LIVING INSPECTORS GENERAL HONORARY VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND

NAME Charles E. Brown G. Frederick Widymer George E. Smith Jerome F. Robinette Kenneth A. Robertson Carleton A. Shore David L. Young Irvin W. Johnson Donald K. Hansel David L. Hall Frederick E. Reel Paul G. Shircliff Harvey L. Hogamier David R. Ferguson Jay W. Hodges Charles J. Hout Lonnie R. Jackson Melvyn D. Sines, II Howard V. Brode Thomas A. Bryant Charles W. Ridgeway C. Wayne Skidmore M. Robert Wheatley Charles C. Doll, Jr. George D. Powell Theodore Raynovich, III Jamey S. Hill R. Francis Shives, III Kenneth R. Wilson

CORONETED 1987 1987 1989 1991 1993 1993 1993 1995 1997 1999 1999 1999 2001 2003 2003 2005 2007 2007 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2013 2013 2015

INSPECTOR GENERAL HONORARY The Thirty-Third Degree is conferred by the Supreme Council upon members of the Rite in recognition of outstanding service to the Rite, or, in public life, to the principles taught in the Degrees. The Thirty-Third Degree cannot be asked for and, if asked for, must be refused. At its biennial session, the Supreme Council elects recommended members of the Rite to receive the Thirty-Third Degree. The 33 Masons are titled Inpector General Honorary and are honorary members of ths Supreme Council. The active members of the Supreme Council, not to exceed thirty-three, are chosen from among them.

LIVING KNIGHTS COMMANDER COURT OF HONOUR VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND

NAME James M. Snider Keith E. Thomas David B. Robinson Robert E. Engelbach Marion F. Rickard Clyde E. Bantz Lewis M. Marks, II Roger P. Douglas John S. Spence Curtis C. Haines Truman L. Householder Aaron V. Lea Gary L. Logan Page T. Shanklin, Sr. Carl F. Slemmer Charles T. Tressler Donald C. True Harry J. Foreback Clint E. Snyder Gerald L.G. Vannienwenhove Mark L. Widmyer Richard R. Gornall William H. McLean Elmer W. Miles, Jr. Charles W. Taylor, Jr. Mark C. Weatherholt Gary W. Freeman John M. Greer Kevin H. Mallow Billy J. Wrights Harold E. Harris Michael L. Kamauff William R. Zimmer

INVESTED 1987 1989 1993 1995 1999 2003 2003 2005 2005 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2009 2009 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2013 2013 2013 2013 2015 2015 2015

KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE COURT OF HONOUR At its biennial session, certain 32° Masons who have been such at least four years, and who have rendered signal service to the Rite, are chosen to receive the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. The decoration is conferred in a very impressive ceremony of investiture. This is a rank and decoration, and not a degree. The members who hold it are designated 32° KCCH.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Jearald D. Allen Ralph M. Buser D. Kenneth Harris R. Jeffrey Buser Charles R. Lanham C. Thomas Willison Jeffrey W. DeWitt Clifton J. Jenkins, Sr. Edgar S. Leasure, Jr. Dennis M. Skidmore Dr. Amado P. Torres Robert R. Bosley Gerald P. Chungo Ernest E. Combs, Sr. Charles R. DeVault Elbert W. Green, Jr. T. Eugene Holland Scott A. Horchner (Non-Affiliated) Edgar L. Kline, Jr. Phillip C. Lashbaugh Jason J. Leith Matthew R. McKenzie (Non-Affiliated) William F. Skinner George N. Taylor, Sr. Virgil R. Twigg W. Eric Wotring Harold E. Harris Michael L. Kamauff Ivan G. Steele Larry R. Marshall Dr. William R. Zimmer Derek T. Artz, II James Z. Bosley Harry E. Cox, Jr. Joseph W. Cushall Edward L. Kave, Jr. Scott R. Paddack Robert E. Reiff, Jr. Robin L. Summerfield

1998 1998 1998 2003 2003 2003 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2010 2010 2010 2011 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

KNIGHTS OF SAINT ANDREW VALLEY OF CUMBERLAND Organized September 27, 2007 OFFICERS FOR 2017 Venerable Master Knight Commander Senior Warden Junior Warden Turcoplier Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Chaplain Asst. Chaplain Chevalier Secretary-Treasurer Marshal Sentinel Tyler/Expert

Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Clint E. Snyder, 32° KCCH Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Edward L. Kave, 32° Michael L. Kamauff, 32° KCCH Samuel L. Lane, 32° George M. Witherington, Jr., 32° Charles W. Taylor, Jr., 32° KCCH Joseph W. Cushall, 32° Jamey S. Hill, 33° Michael W. McKay, 32° Aaron V. Lea, 32° KCCH James Z. Bosley, 32° Mark C. Weatherholt, 32° KCCH

HONOR GUARD James Z. Bosley Raymond W. Ryan, III Edward L. Kave Jason S. Landis Michael L. Kamauff Joseph W. Cushall

Samuel L. Lane Aaron V. Lea Mark C. Weatherholt Clint E. Snyder Wayne C. Lockard Robin L. Summerfield

HONORARY MEMBERS Ill. Dr. Hans R. Wilhelmsen, 33° 2008 Emeritus Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Maryland Ill. Marlin L. Mills, 33° 2008 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Maryland Ill. Jerome F. Robinette, 33° 2008 Secretary/Registrar, Valley of Cumberland Ill. Paul G. Shircliff, 33° 2008 Personal Representative Emeritus Ill. Kenneth A. Robertson, 33° 2007

CEREMONY OF LIGHTS CHAPTERS OF ROSE CROIX traditionally observe this Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, including the Mystic Banquet, as a memorial service honoring the Knights of their Chapter who have passed on during the preceding year.

This observance strengthens the ties of brotherly love, past and present.

We meet together to break the bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we may have offended, and to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. Thus, we celebrate the lives of our departed Brethren and promise to abide by the New Law, the Law of Love, with our present Brethren and all mankind.

THE FEAST OF TISHRI THE FEAST OF TISHRI is the most symbolic of Scottish Rite Festivals. Through this celebration we reaffirm our dedication to human concord and the Brotherhood of all men in a world of peace. We resolve to build, as Solomon did, through harmony and cooperation ever seeking peace for all mankind.

As the children of Israel were led through the wilderness, God decreed the celebration of a seven-day feast in the Jewish month of Tishri, during which they were to live in “sukkahs’” (shelters or Booths).

This feast was to be celebrated annually to forever remind the Israelites that He had rescued them from Egypt. This “Feast of Tishri” (or “Feast of Succoth”) is thus a symbol of freedom. When King Solomon completed his Temple more than four centuries later, it was dedicated during the Feast of Tishri, and this association led to its adoption by Scottish Rite Masonry to symbolize our dedication to brotherly love and human accord in a peaceful world.

THE ALMONER’S FUND At each meeting of the Scottish Rite Bodies, the basket of fraternal assistance is available so that Brethren may have an opportunity to participate in replenishing the Almoner’s Fund. This fund, which is disbursed under the direction of the Almoner, may be used for any worthy cause – clothing for a widow, food for the hungry, shoes for unfortunate children, medical care for the aged. This fund is maintained by voluntary contributions and has made many a heart grateful in time of need. Every worthy cause is considered.

COMMITTEES BY-LAWS Jamey S. Hill, 33° Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Robin L. Summerfield, 32°

NOMINATIONS Jamey S. Hill, 33° Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Samuel J. Lane, 32°

FINANCE COMMITTEE Jamey S. Hill, 33° Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Samuel J. Lane, 32° Robin L. Summerfield, 32 Thomas L. Paxton, 32° EDUCATION AND AMERICANISM Dr. James S. Snider, 32° KCCH Dr. William R. Zimmer, 32° KCCH

TEMPLE BOARD Richard R. Gornall, 32° KCCH Curtis C. Haines, 32° KCCH

SICK AND DISTRESSED Charles J. Hout, 33° Lonnie R. Jackson, 33° Jerome F. Robinette, 33°

RITECARE CLINIC Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Jamey S. Hill, 33° Robin L. Summerfield, 32°

CEREMONY OF LIGHTS G. Timothy Schupfer, 32° James M. Snider, 32° KCCH Charles J. Hout, 33°

FEAST OF TISHRI Mark C. Weatherholt, 32° KCCH Samuel J. Lane, 32°

VALLEY MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT (VMAP) Chairman – Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Samuel J. Lane, 32° Jerome F. Robinette, 33° STRAWBERRY NIGHT Chairman – Michael L. Kamauff, 32° KCCH Joseph W. Cushall, 32° Jason S. Landis, 32° Gary L. Logan, 32° KCCH Harry “Ed” Cox, 32° Samuel J. Lane, 32° CUMBERLAND LADIES WEEKEND Robin L. Summerfield, 32 Jamey S. Hill, 33° Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH

HAGERSTOWN LADIES NIGHT Harvey L. Hogamier, 33° Jay W. Hodges, 33° L. Lee Hogbin, 32° Frederick E. Reel, 33° Scott R. Paddack, 32° Dr. William R. Zimmer, 32° KCCH Roger P. Douglas, 32° KCCH Jerome F. Robinette, 33°

SUPPORT STAFF CEREMONIES AND DEGREES DIRECTOR OF WORKS Michael L. Kamauff, 32° KCCH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WORKS Billy J. Wrights, 32° KCCH WARDROBE Gary L. Logan, 32° KCCH Curtis C. Haines, 32° KCCH STAGE AND PROPERTIES Stage Manager – Elmer “Bud” Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH Billy J. Wrights, 32° KCCH Michael L. Kamauff, 32° KCCH Kevin H. Mallow, 32° KCCH David M. Gornall, 32° Jacob P. Bridges, 32° Mark E. Lathrop, 32° Wayne A. Leighty, 32° PROJECTIONIST Harry E. Cox, Jr., 32° MUSIC John S. Spence, 32° KCCH

SCOTTISH RITE CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY Meetings 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Chaplain

Gerald T. Kendle, 32° Spencer P. Pryor, 32 Scott R. Paddack, 32° Roger P. Douglas, 32° KCCH

CUMBERLAND CHAPTER ORDER OF DEMOLAY Sponsored by CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE since March 20, 1922 Please sponsor a Young Man between the ages of 12-21 Chapter Chairman Chapter Dad Advisor/Treasurer Advisors

Richard R. Gornall, 32° KCCH David M. Gornall, 32° Charles J. Hout, 33° Jacob P. Bridges, 32° G. Timothy Schupfer, 32°

THE CHILDREN’S LEAGUE Willowbrook Office Complex 12501 Willowbrook Road PO BOX 267 Cumberland, MD 21501 Phone 301-759-5200 CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE CHILDHOOD SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS CLINIC The Cumberland Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Clinic was established to be the principal philanthropy of the Cumberland Scottish Rite. The speech clinic is managed by the Children’s League. The Cumberland Scottish Rite constructed a speech laboratory at the Allegany County Health Department building.

Since the Clinic opened in 1997, the Cumberland Scottish Rite Foundation has contributed more than $265,000 to support free diagnostic evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders to equip children in our community with the ability and skills to lead productive lives. This clinic has directly benefited and improved the lives of more than 1500 children in our community.

Annual Scottish Rite fundraising activities in support of the clinic include BuckA-Cup, the Thing-A-Ma-Jig Variety Show, and the Knights of St. Andrew’s Robert Burns Night.

The Clinic employs one full-time speech/language pathologist and one therapist. All services are currently provided at the Children’s League facility located in the Willowbrook Office Complex. All services are free of charge to clients, regardless of income. Children aged birth to 21 in the tri-state area are eligible for services. The Board of Directors of the Children’s League includes one ex-officio voting member appointed by the Cumberland Scottish Rite.

CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION, INC. THE CUMBERLAND SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION, INC. was incorporated in September 1983 to make donations for charitable, religious, literary, educational, and scientific purposes. Through the Foundation, the Cumberland Scottish Rite carries out local philanthropic initiatives on behalf of our members.

Chairman President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Director - 4 Years Director - 3 Years Director - 2 Years Director - 1 Years

Robin L. Summerfield, 32° Samuel L. Lane, 32° Jason S. Landis, 32° Jerome F. Robinette, 33° Elmer W. Miles, Jr., 32° KCCH Charles J. Hout, 33° James N. Snider, 32° KCCH Raymond W. Ryan, III, 32° Charles W. Taylor, Jr., 32° KCCH

THE SCOTTISH RITE CREED

TO IMPLEMENT THIS‌ Our Supreme Council Of The Mother Jurisdiction Favors Pride of patriotism, love of flag and country, respect for law and order, loyalty to the principles of sovereignty of the people and of citizen control, civil and religious liberty, and free enterprise, as set forth in our Constitution and Bill of Rights.

An enlightened citizenry through the American public schools and for alien adults the inculcation of American principles.

The use of English as the principal language of instruction in the grammar grades of our public schools.

The complete separation of church and state, and opposition to any direct or indirect diversions of public funds to churchrelated schools or institutions.

THE MASONIC CREED I, as a Free Mason, believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. I will do unto others as I would have them do unto me. I pledge my loyalty to the Government of the United States of America, a Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, and will not countenance disloyalty on the part of others.

Freemasonry is founded upon these principles and I will use my utmost effort to preserve them for posterity.

So Mote It Be