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FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT NEWSLETTER - ISSUE NO. 2 - JUNE 2019
In this issue: What are we trying to Save? Educational Resource for District One Message from the DDGM Why I Relay, A Look into Relay for Life A Dedication to Community Service And More...
Published by the First Masonic District of Pennsylvania 2019
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Ronald B. Carson, DDGM EDITOR
L. Kenneth Bray III, PM CONTRIBUTORS
L. Kenneth Bray III, PM Michael Moran, HGA Justin Radziewicz
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Frank Tunis, PM CONTACT
First Masonic District of PA 213 W. Chestnut St ATTN: DDGM Ronald B. Carson Lancaster, PA 17603 717-723-9152 DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this publication does not reflect the views or opinions of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Articles are sourced from masonic publications and given credit when at all possible. Content generated by the contributors are explicitly the views and opinions of the author and not endorsed by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
Ronald B. Carson, DDGM Editor-in-chief
Welcome Brethren! I am very excited to be a member of the First Masonic District and our Fraternity. I often wonder what I would do without it. One thing for sure, I would have missed the opportunity to meet all of you. The Fraternity offers us many different avenues to pursue from the time that we are raised. There is something for everyone depending on your interests. No matter what those interests are; they start with fellowship and getting to know one another. I have learned more about myself, life, and the Fraternity from great men that I look forward to seeing each month, the Brethren. I hope that you also find being with our Brethren rewarding and exciting.
Keep working together with pride and honesty and there is nothing that can stop this Fraternity from being the best organization in the world. I truly believe that this world needs our Fraternity now more than ever. If we all lived and looked at life through the values it teaches us, how much different would this world be?
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In this Issue:
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What are we trying
DDGM June Message
1st Masonic School
to Save?
to the District
of Instruction
RW Bro. Thomas W. Jackson
Bro. Ronald B. Carson, DDGM
Bro. Jeffrey S. Moyer
This article is taken from a lecture RW Bro. Thomas W. Jackson gave in 1977 at the Anson Jones Lecture, Texas Lodge of Research. RW. Bro. Jackson’s article, despite being 42 years old still remains prevalent.
This upcoming month will be very busy for the 1st Masonic District, yet again. Read the DDGM’s June Address to stay informed about the future of our district and how you can be involved.
All Officers are encouraged to attend our monthly School of Instruction, & individual members looking to learn the dialogue and mechanics of our masonic ritual.
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Educational
Why I Relay, A look
A Dedication to
Resources
into Relay for Life
Community Service
Bro. Michael Moran HGA
Bro. L. Kenneth Bray III
Bro. Clyde “Tim” Brown
Bro. Moran , HGA shares his insight and Educational Resources for the First Masonic District. These resources will help you make the most of YOUR Masonic Education and Enlightenment.
Cancer is the second most cause of death in America, following Heart Disease. Bro. Ken Bray, PM shares why he Relays and what you can do to help fight for a cure.
Brother Clyde “Tim” Brown, of Lodge No. 43, was honored for his dedication to 50 years of Emergency Medical Service at the State Capitol on Ma7 23, 2019
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PA Masonic Youth
Life Skills Youth
First Masonic
Foundation
Conference
Upcoming Events
Our Masonic Youth Groups need out help! See the upcoming events with our Masonic Youth Groups and how you can support the First Masonic District
PA Masonic Youth Foundation’s LifeSkills Conference is a week of fun, new friends, and challenging new experiences. LifeSkills is not just your average summer camp. It’s a leadership conference.
The First Masonic District is busy with events for the upcoming Spring and Summer season, provided are a list of those events, check often as this section will update with each release.
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What are we trying to Save? THIS SPEECH WAS WRITTEN AND GIVEN BY RW. BROTHER THOMAS W. JACKSON, IN 1977, AT THE ANSON JONES LECTURE, FOR THE TEXAS LODGE OF RESEARCH
I recall a quotation I heard many years ago, ‘When you place your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first that is yet to come.” A man’s relevant position in history and our position in Freemasonry is as that hand. We stand today as the hand in the flowing stream of Freemasonry touching the last that has gone before and the first that is yet to come. There is a distinctive difference, however, between the hand in the water and us. The hand has no power to change the ultimate destiny of the flow of the water. But we, my Brethren, have the capacity and the power to change the ultimate destiny of Freemasonry. I want to make it totally clear that I speak to you today expressing my views and my opinions, and mine only. I speak for no Masonic Body. I do speak, however, as one who has spent thirty-six active years in Freemasonry, eighteen of them as Grand Secretary. I speak as one who has made some effort to study the Craft and has a great concern about its future. Freemasonry has existed in some form probably at least since 6
the 14th century we think In its organized speculative form it has existed since 1717 we know. Although we cannot be sure of what it was originally, we think we know what it is now. But do we? Freemasonry has been defined in many glowing terms by Freemasons for a long period of time and in less than glowing terms by its detractors for an equally long period of time. The definitions are there, and yet there are precious few who truly know what we are, and that includes us. We look with regret at not being as significant in today’s world as we were in yesterday’s because our numbers are not as great. We evaluate ourselves in terms of quantity instead of quality and that is an unfortunate appraisal of the Craft for it has caused us also to lose sight of what we were. Our attempt to return to former influence may, therefore, be unachievable, for if we don’t know what we are how can we hope to become what we were. One thing is certain, however, if we continue to change from what it was which made us great we reduce the chance to regain that greatness.
Think for a moment of how much time and money you have invested in this Craft. Now multiply that investment by tens of millions. The resultant figures are astronomical. Why have we done this? There has to be some stimulating factor which has caused the Craft to be carried in its speculative form for almost 300 years. I would suggest that it was the constancy of its purpose and the positive image it projected to the world. We have for the last two decades been concentrating our best leadership ability on an issue which we perceive to be the greatest threat against our integrity–the loss of our quantity. It is significant that we are not a static organization. Freemasonry is an ever evolving entity, and change cannot be opposed because it is change, but nor should it be accepted for its own sake. We each have an obligation to be certain that any change we make will be of a benefit to the Craft or, more importantly, at least not a detriment. In analyzing this evolution we find one constant denominator that did not vary through all its years the emphasis on the quality of its membership,
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which in turn probably has been the primary reason for most Member affiliations. We projected to the world an image which good men wanted to be part of. We have probably changed Freemasonry overall more in the last 20 years than was done in the prior 250, and what have we accomplished? We certainly have not stopped the decline in numbers for which reason we made most of the changes. We have, however, managed to reduce our attractiveness to the professional class which comprised much of our membership. Perhaps the time has arrived for us to examine more closely what has been done and what has been the result. Let’s take the time to analyze what we have accomplished and honestly answer and acknowledge where we have failed. We have not stopped the bleeding of numbers, but we sure have reduced our influence from what it once was. I propose that Freemasonry became as great as it did, and remained as great as it has, for three primary reasons. Reason #1 it was probably the first organization to accept, at least philosophically, men from all stations of life as equals. Reason #2 it attracted some of the greatest minds that ever lived. Reason #3 it remained selective on the quality of the man it would accept. The deletion of any one of these reasons would have prevented the Craft from becoming what it did or remaining as it has, and I am convinced that the loss of any
one will also destroy it, at least in the historic form for which it is known. It, therefore, behooves us to ask what are we trying to save?
“Make no doubt about it, my Brothers, Freemasonry is the greatest organization ever conceived by the mind of man. It has impacted the evolution of civil society beyond that of any organization outside of organized religion. There can be no doubt that without Freemasonry the civilized world, in its present form, probably would not exist. The world is as it is today because Freemasonry lived.� Recognizing these facts, my Brothers, we have inherited an awesome responsibility, one of more than just keeping the name Freemasonry alive. We must keep
it a viable force that can display to the world what is good and right in mankind, an enclave of toleration in an intolerant world, a unique organization in a world that needs that uniqueness, an organization known worldwide by the quality of its membership. We are making many decisions today, however, that seem to indicate a lack of interest in preserving the integrity of the Craft. We seem more intent on redefining and reshaping it in almost any manner to fit into what we perceive to be what society wants us to be. But, we must be more than that. Freemasonry leads not follows. We have always been distinctively different from any other organization. Why should we attempt to change into something someone else wants us to be? The world needs Freemasonry. There is nothing out there to replace us. We must make sure the world knows. This article is continued...
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District Deputy Grand Master’s June Address BROTHER RONALD B. CARSON, DDGM OF THE FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT SHARES HIS INSIGHT AND MESSAGE FOR THE UPCOMING MONTH AND BEYOND
Fraternal Greetings Brethren. I have enjoyed the time we have spent together at Lodge in the past month. I have seen many of you at the 50, 60, and 70-year Emblem of Gold presentations, Stated Meetings, Degree Conferrals, Lodge Events, as well as the Scottish Rite Reunions. The fellowship that I have had the opportunity to enjoy and share with all of you is most important to me. I hope that you also look forward to seeing and supporting one another in Lodge as well as outside of the Lodge. As you have seen, there is a completely revised Newsletter with all of you in mind. Brother Ken Bray, Past Master, Lodge No. 43 has taken the responsibility of keeping the Monthly Newsletter up-to-date and supplying you with information about our district that cannot be found elsewhere. Every month you’ll receive two (2) emails from the First Masonic District. There will be one email containing the Newsletter (F1RST, a new District-wide Digital Magazine) published at the beginning of the month with articles written by Brethren in the Fraternity, as wells as upcoming events. A second email will be published 8
mid-month with only a reminder of the remaining events. If you would like to publish an event in the Newsletter, or publish an article that you have written, click the icon that asks, “Want to share something?” and it will be reviewed and published. There are also links provided in this magazine that will put you in touch with Brother Ken Bray. Information and knowledge are important to all of us for many reasons, and I encourage you to share the Newsletter throughout the District. Help get the word out and support your Lodge, District, and Fraternity. Thank you, Brother Ken, for your hard work and new ideas. I would like to remind everyone of the Master Builder, Master Craftsman, and Master Pillar Awards that are available to be earned by all Masons. The Master Builder Award is available to Master Masons for one year from the date that they were raised. The Master Craftsman Award is available to all Master Masons who have been in the Fraternity for over one year. Both programs require attendance and support for your Lodge and other Lodges, as well
as internet learning, which will require your member number. If you do not have your Member number, contact your Lodge Secretary. The Master Pillar Award requires you to meet all the requirements of the Master Craftsman’s criteria, as well as confer all three degrees. For those of you who are close to completing the requirements, keep in mind that the Grand Master will present these Awards at the Lodge in the Woods on September 18th. Keep supporting your Lodge and the Fraternity. I look forward to seeing you this month. Fraternally,
Brother Ronald B. Carson, DDGM
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Entered Apprentice Degree TO BE EXEMPLIFIED BY CHARLES M. HOWELL LODGE NO. 496 Monday June 3, 2019 Beginning at 7 PM MANHEIM LODGE NO. 587 30 SOUTH LINDEN STREET MANHEIM, PA 17545
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Educational Resources for the First Masonic District BROTHER MICHAEL MORAN HGA SHARES HIS INSIGHT ON THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT
Brethren in District 1 have a variety of resources available for Masonic education. Some of them are Lodge libraries, the Masonic Lite podcast, the Grand Lodge library and other programs of the Grand Lodge. Lodge Libraries As of this writing, two Lodge libraries in District 1 have their collection listed online and allow Brethren to borrow books. 1. Lodge No. 43, located at the Lancaster Masonic Center, the library books are on the fourth floor. Access is during any evening when Lodge activities are ongoing or by appointment. The sign-out sheet is located on the end of the display cases, on your left, as you exit the elevator. For information: lodge43library@gmail.com To search the online list of available books go to: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/lodge43library. On that page is a search tool where specific search terms can be entered. 2. Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, located at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, the Lodge library is in the hallway adjacent to the Lodge room. Access is whenever the building is open, typically 6 AM to 8 PM. The sign-out binder is at the far-right end of the bookcases. For information: mikelodgelibrary812@gmail.com To search the online list of available books go to: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/TreichlerLibrary. On that page is a search tool where specific search terms can be entered. 10
Masonic Lite Podcast There are any number of Masonic Podcasts and most are easy to access. One conducted in the 1st District is the Masonic Lite podcast and can be found at www.masoniclite.com. Recorded in a studio at the Ephrata Lodge, it falls into the “fellowship” vein. The focus is a fun and entertaining interview with interesting people who are Masons. Sometimes the conversations are about Masonry and sometimes they are about other aspects of a guest’s life that listeners might be interested in. The Masonic Lite podcast can be accessed through your PC with a simple Google search, or, for some other devices go into your “podcast app” and search for “masonic.” Podcasts are a great way to learn at times convenient to a Brother’s schedule. Grand Lodge Library, [image of GL Library provided by pamasonictemple.org] the library offers a circulating collection that Brethren may borrow. To search the library holdings go to: http://1150. sydneyplus.com/MasonicLibrary_SE_Final/portal. aspx Instructions from the Grand Lodge Librarian (Cathy Giaimo, clgiaimo@pagrandlodge.org) After you have searched and found the title/s you are interested in borrowing: Click on the title and under Search Results, Save to Bookbag, and repeat if there is more than one title you would like to read. [Ignore this Submit Request, not activated] Go to My BookBag at top of page near “Quick Search”
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Check off the titles you want
https://pamasonicacademy.org/meetings/
Click on Submit Request & fill out form with name, address & lodge number.
2. Online Mentoring Program: this is a recently developed Grand Lodge resource that allows Brethren to search for a Pennsylvania Masonic mentor in a variety of categories. To access the program, go to: education.pagrandlodge.org then use the following steps:
You may borrow up to three titles at a time and will have one month before they are due back in the library. The due date will either be in the front or back of the book. If you find you will need more time just let me know and I can renew it for another few weeks or so unless someone else is waiting for it. There will be a return address label enclosed for your use and you will be responsible for the return postage.
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https://pamasonicacademy.org/
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Grand Lodge Programs:
To access information on the Master Masonic Scholar program: https://pamasonicacademy.org/certificationprocess/ For information on the twice-yearly symposiums held at Elizabethtown:
Contributing Author: Brother Michael Moran HGA, is the librarian for Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, a Master Masonic Scholar and mentor for the Academy of Masonic Knowledge and a 32nd degree Mason of the Valley of Harrisburg. His primary interests are Masonic education and scholarship.
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Why I Relay, A Look into Relay for Life THIS YEAR THE FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT TEAM TAKES TO THE TRACK AT CONESTOGA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2019 LANCASTER RELAY FOR LIFE
Two years ago, Brother and Past Master TJ Quinn of Lodge No. 43 asked if I would form a team for the 2017 Lancaster Relay for Life. We gathered together a small group of men and thought of ways we could make an impact on cancer research. We presented the ideal to take the team district-wide to then DDGM, Larry Derr. Brother Derr was excited about the possibility to rally the entire district and encouraged us to “go big”. From that moment Freemasons for a Cure was born, and it was the goal to raise as much money for Relay for Life as we could. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s largest (and primary) fund raiser. Custom shirts were made and sold for the 2017 team, and both Brother TJ and I pledged to run 50 miles if we hit our goal of $1,000. We didn’t raise $1,000 nor did we raise $2,000... tallying all the donations from the district, we raised close to $4,000 for the 2017 event! Being men of our word, both Brother TJ and I ran a total of 50 miles each for the event and couldn’t have felt more proud of 12
And included in those miles were the steps that my Aunts, Cousins, and countless relatives couldn’t take after losing their battles with cancer. I relay for the family I have lost, but not forgotten.
the impact Freemasonry had on this local event. What did those 50 miles mean to me? Out of those 50 miles were the steps that my Grandfather Kenneth C. Gowton [C. Brittingham Lodge No. 788] couldn’t take after losing his battle with cancer at the age of just 49 years old. They also included the steps that my Grandfather-in-law Richard C Barr [Pine Grove Lodge No. 409, Member of Scottish Rite Valley of Reading, Member Rajah Shrine] couldn’t take after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 70. They also included the steps my Uncle-in-law Matthew J. Barr [Virginia Beach Masonic Lodge No. 274] couldn’t take after his life was abruptly ended by cancer at the age of 37 years old.
The sad truth is I know I’m not alone. At a School of Instruction shortly before the 2017 Relay, I asked everyone to raise their hand if they had a family member that had passed away from cancer, nearly every hand in the room raised, you could feel the weight of sorrow in the air. In fact, I’m sure if you are reading this article, you too know of at least someone who has been affected by this horrible disease. Relay for Life is not just a fund raiser, but a celebration for those battling this disease and those who have lost loved ones to cancer. I would encourage you to join us, even just to walk, to experience the overwhelming amount of support that is offered by this wonderful community. Last year we raised something shy of $1,500 and despite having a tent, FREE food, and advertising like crazy, we just didn’t hit the
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numbers or participation I would have imagined.
live the best life possible and increase their chances for success.
I ask you, humbly, to join me this year, and show your support for the 2019 Relay for Life team, Freemasons for a Cure.
This year we will be located right on the track, tent site M, near the large scoreboard! Bring a lawn chair and a positive attitude and help us make a difference!
Donations to our team help fund research for a cure, and help provide the families and patients with transportation to and from treatment, housing, and support needed to ensure those suffering
Your donations will be greatly appreciated and can be made during the event, or online to show your support for our team!
Contributing Author: Brother L. Kenneth Bray, III, is Past Master of Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, PA and Team Captain for the First Masonic District’s Relay for Life Team: Freemasons for a Cure. If you’d like to join the team and help us reach our fund raising goals please feel free to contact via: Freemasonsforacure@gmail.com
When: Friday, June 7th through Saturday, June 8th Time: Beginning 6 PM on Friday, June 7th Ending: Saturday, June 8th, 11 AM Where: Conestoga Valley High School 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 Tent Site: M (on the Track) For more information and to find out how you can donate, please see the Freemasons for a Cure: FACEBOOK and RELAY PAGE
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A Dedication to Community Service THE FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT IS PROUD OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR DEDICATION TO OUR GREAT COMMUNITY. THIS MONTH LODGE NO. 43 HONORS CLYDE “TIM” BROWN FOR HIS DEDICATION AS A LEADER IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Brother Clyde “Tim” Brown, shown in the center, was honored for his 50 years of dedication to the Emergency Medical Services. Brother Brown is a member of Lodge No. 43 of Lancaster as well as the Board of Directors Chairman for Columbia QRS. An article published online via the Columbia QRS website, on Bro. Brown is summarized below. “Clyde “Tim” Brown, Jr., was recognized for 50 years of active Practitioner service as an Emergency Medical Technician. Tim has been active since March 31st, 1969. Tim has been a pioneer in Emergency Medical Services, starting his volunteer service in Manhiem Township, Eden Fire Company (Past Fire Chief), the original Columbia Ambulance that was owned and operated by the Columbia Fire Police then later the Columbia Community Ambulance Association, Columbia QRS/EMS as well as many others. Having the foresight that he did, he was instrumental in education for not only the public school system (his chosen career) but also in delivering education to our Pre-Hospital community. Tim Brown is a monumental name that is well recognized throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 14
Currently, at 81 years old, Tim continues to deliver education to many agencies and private companies that include life-guarding classes, currently the Emergency Response Coordinator for the Mennonite Disaster Relief Mission, active member of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team through the Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency and many other Boards of Directors and advisory positions.” The First Masonic District is honored to have Brother Brown as a member of our great fraternity, and we thank him for his dedication to serving our community! To help us celebrate Brother Brown’s worthy achievement, Lodge No. 43 will be hosting a
special presentation for Brother Brown before the June Stated Meeting: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 following a meal at 6:30 PM. Held at the Lancaster Masonic Center, 213 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Reservation to attend are required and must be made before June 9, 2019 by calling Brother Steve Henry, Jr. (717-278-8732) Photo Source: Columbia QRS
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Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation OUR MASONIC YOUTH GROUPS ENSURE THE SUCCESS AND WELLNESS OF OUR FRATERNITY AND CONTINUE THE TRADITIONS OF THE CRAFT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Congratulations to the new Miss Job’s Daughter of PA - Miss Alyssa Kline from Bethel 15 in Elizabethtown. Alyssa’s responsibilities will be to serve as the ambassador for PA Job’s Daughters and will attend various Masonic functions to speak and represent Daughters of PA Miss Congeniality is Brooke Dingel from Bethel 21 in Butler. As Miss Congeniality Brooke’s responsibilities include promoting friendship among her sisters in Jobs Daughters and conducting fund raising for HIKE! Miss Junior Jobie is Molly Heaton from Bethel 12 in Gettysburg. Molly’s role will be to work with the young ladies who are not members yet and are called “Jobie to Bees”. She will create programs that will aid the Bethels across the state in working with their younger prospects as well as organize events for the Bees while they are at state functions.
2019 marks 100 years of DeMolay! This year, DeMolay International celebrates its Centennial Celebration. Each jurisdication has been participating in many programs that pay tribute to 100 years of DeMolay. This includes various service projects, celebratory induction classes, and social media posts with memories from the previous 100 years. The Offical Celebration will cuklminate during the annual DeMolay International Sessions
June 26 through June 30 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 15 Installation of Officers OUR MASONIC YOUTH GROUPS ENSURE THE SUCCESS AND WELLNESS OF OUR FRATERNITY AND CONTINUE THE TRADITIONS OF THE CRAFT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
June 1, 2019 Marks the 180th Installation of Officers for Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 15 in Elizabethtown, PA. The installation was performed by the Bethel in the Grand Lodge Room at Masonic Villages Elizabethtown. Outgoing Honored Queen Syndey Horn, installed Incoming Honored Queen Tia Anderson in a ceremony that was beautifully performed. If you have not seen a Job’s Daughters Installation, you are encouraged to attend the next installment in December 2019 (more details to follow). Each installed Honored Queen selects the colors for their term, as well as a symbol, song, and charity. Honor Queen Tia Anderson’s charity of choice is the National Hemophilia Foundation. The First Masonic District is proud of our Jobies and congratulates them on a success installation! Congratulations to the following Officers: Honored Queen - Tia Anderson Senior Princess - Madeline Pelna Junior Princess - Sierra Criswell Guide - Vivienne Nolt Marshal - Maya Anderson Chaplain - Maya Laboy Treasurer - Sydney Horn Recorder - Hanna Fahey 1st Messenger - Nikki Shwartz 2nd Messenger - Makayla Lewis 3rd Messenger - Layla Bray 4th Messenger - Katherine Armstrong 5th Messenger - Mackynzie Anderson Senior Custodian - Katie Kissiner Junior Custodian - Emily Robertson Inner Guard - Katie Szymanski Outer Guard - Alex Coleman Librarian - Kella Ulrich Musician - Alyssa Kline
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Life Skills Youth Conference PA MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION’S LIFESKILLS CONFERENCE IS A WEEK OF FUN, NEW FRIENDS, AND CHALLENGING NEW EXPERIENCES. LIFESKILLS IS NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE SUMMER CAMP. IT’S A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
In its 20th highly successful year, the PA Masonic Youth Foundation’s LifeSkills Conference is a week of fun, new friends, and challenging new experiences. LifeSkills is not just your average summer camp. It’s a leadership conference. Through a variety of fun, adventure-based problem solving and team-building experiences brought to you by Thom Stecher and Associates (designers of the nationally recognized Masonic Model Student Assistance Program) you’ll discover the power of respect, responsibility, and relationships in building a successful life. You’ll choose your level of challenge, with opportunities to push yourself more and more each day, leading to the ultimate physical and mental challenge of a high ropes course at week’s end. WHO: Youth from 12-16 who are members of a Masonic sponsored youth group, or a relative of a PA Freemason, or sponsored by a PA Freemason or a Lodge. Not sure how to qualify? Contact us. For youth 17-21, check out the LifeChangers Conference on the back of this flyer. WHERE: The Masonic Conference Center-Patton Campus, Elizabethtown, PA, boasts a 25-meter indoor pool, gymnasium, outdoor tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a softball field, a media center with a large screen and surround sound, and air-conditioned comfort with private bathrooms for every room. COST: Through the generous support of the Masons of Pennsylvania, the entire week will cost you only $350 if you’re attending for the first time, or $500 if you’re returning for a second conference. More information can be found [click here]
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First Masonic District’s Upcoming Events: OUR DISTRICT IS ACTIVE WITH EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR, BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS
GUN RAFFLE Hosted by: Ashara-Casiphia Lodge No. 551 DPMS Oracle .223/5.56 -OR-
Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8th
$350 Gift Card for Kinsey’s Outdoors
FREEMASONS FOR A CURE, the First Masonic District’s Relay for Life team will be participating in this year’s
Benefits Hunt of a Lifetime and The Widows Sons Charities
Donation $5.00
Drawings:
Relay for Life
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When: Friday, June 7th through Saturday, June 8th
Kinsey’s Outdoors Mount Joy, PA
Time: Beginning 6 PM on June 7th Where: Conestoga Valley High School 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 Tent Site: M (on the Track)
Would you like to see your Event in this Newsletter? Be sure to email the Editor to ensure your event gets seen by the thousands of members within the First Masonic
For more information and to find out how you can donate, please see the Freemasons for a Cure: FACEBOOK and RELAY PAGE 18
District! Want to write an article for this newsletter, or be a contributing Brother? REACH OUT TODAY
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FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND 2nd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride
Saturday June 15th, 2019 Kinsey’s Outdoors 1658 Steel Way Mount Joy, PA 17552
COME ONE, COME ALL! Ride includes a Pork Roast Lunch and Door Prizes Rider Cost $25 / Passenger Cost $10 Pre-registering Guarantees Meal Registration: 9 AM KSU: 11 AM
2019 GRANDMASTER’S RIDE Comfort Inn Lancaster County North 1 Denver Road, Denver, PA 17517
Friday, July 26, 2019 Dinner at Shady Maple is open to any Mason and their guests, please use the link below to REGISTER for this event! *Please note: The events following the dinner are Limited to Widows Sons and their Ladies only. (Branding Widows Sons Only, Trip to the Meadery Widows Sons Ladies and those not fully patched only)*
Saturday, July 27, 2019 The Grandmaster’s Ride is open to anyone who has a motorcycle License and a Motorcycle capable of highway speeds and has the proper tags, inspected and insurance to be road legal in Pennsylvania. Lunch follows the ride, as well as other activities and all, are open to the general public. *Lunch is only included with the ride and selected dignitaries.*
Returns: 2 PM Live Music, Corn Hole, Arts & Crafts, Raffles, Food Vendors, Ticket Auction, Kid Activities, and MORE! Inquiries, please reach out to: Duane “Patch” Hevener Register Online: widowssons11.eventbrite.com
Cost: $60 per Person before June 15th (T-Shirt included); $75 per Person after June 15th (T-Shirt NOT included) For Registration and Inquiries, please reach out to: Brother Noel Wenrich, PM Secretary Raised And Squared Chapter PA Widows Sons
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Masonic Golf Annual Tournament 2019
July 12th, 2019 Organized by Lamberton Lodge No. 476 and Charles M. Howell Lodge No. 496 to benefit Masonic Charities
Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 2019 Golf Tournament
July 27th, 2019 Highlands of Donegal Golf Course Shotgun Start at 8:00 AM
Fairview Golf Course
$75 per person, $300 for a foursome
2399 Quentin Road Lebanon, PA 17042
4 man scramble - best ball
717-273-3411 Check-in 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Banquet / Awards After Golf More Information can be found (after June 1, 2019) www.lancastermasonicgolf.org
Prizes and Raffles
Including a hole in one vehicle, sponsored by Hondru Auto Group Make checks payable to: Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 Mailing Address: 588 Freemason Drive, Elizabethtown PA, 17022 Benefits the Local Food Bank and the Masonic Youth Groups Contact for more info: Jerry Fretwell gfretwell67@gmail.com or Joseph Pullin joecool924@gmail.com
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Ephrata Lodge #665 Presents:
Lodge in the Woods September 18, 2019 J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation Beginning at 4:30 PM Dinner service starting at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM The meeting at 7:00 PM Right Worshipful Grand Master S. Eugene Herritt, along with a host of Grand Lodge Officers, will join us for the presentation of numerous awards and honors to several worthy brothers. A steak dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Cost for the dinner is $30.00. Proceeds benefit the Grand Master’s Initiative. Tickets may be purchased by contacting any Worshipful Master in the First District.
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JUNE 2019
Lodges of the First Masonic District Lodge No. 43 - 2nd Wednesday of the Month - June 12, 2019 **Official Visitation of the District Deputy Grand Master** Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 226 - 3rd Thursday of the Month - June 19, 2019 **Official Visitation of the District Deputy Grand Master** Columbia Lodge No. 286 - 1st Thursday of the Month - June 3, 2019 Lamberton Lodge No. 476 - 1st Tuesday of the Month - June 4, 2019 Charles M. Howell Lodge No. 496 - 2nd Wednesday of the Month - June 12, 2019 Ashara-Casiphia Lodge No.551 - 4th Tuesday of the Month - June 25, 2019 Manheim Lodge No. 587 - 2nd Monday of the Month - June 10, 2019 Ephrata Lodge No. 665 - 2nd Tuesday of the Month - June 11, 2019 Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 - 3rd Monday of the Month - June 17, 2019 Mount Olivet Lodge No. 704 - 2nd Monday of the Month - June 10, 2019
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Published by the First Masonic District of Pennsylvania 2019