THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON VOL. LXXII, WINTER 2024, No. 1 ©2024 The R.W. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania
EDITORIAL BOARD Chairman Larry A. Derr, R.W.G.M. Robert D. Brink, R.W.D.G.M. P.J. Roup, R.W.S.G.W. Lynn B. Baker, Jr., R.W.J.G.W. Adam C. Heese, R.W.G.T. Mark A. Haines, R.W.G.S. EDITORIAL STAFF Tina L. Lutter - Production Coordinator Megan L. Frame - Graphic Designer Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation Staff Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania Staff (Publication No. USPS 426-140) Winter 2024 Issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason is published quarterly by the Masonic Villages, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Articles and photographs to be considered for publication should be sent with local Masonic authority to the address above, to the attention of The Pennsylvania Freemason or emailed to pafreemason@masonicvillages.org. Except by special arrangement, all articles, photographs and artwork become the property of the Grand Lodge. Published by the Masonic Villages, owned and operated by the Grand Lodge of F.& A.M. of Pennsylvania, as a means of soliciting the physical and financial support of the members, their families and the public in general. Periodical postage is paid at Elizabethtown, PA, and additional mailing offices. We appreciate the many submissions we receive for consideration. We apologize, but due to space constraints, we are not able to publish every submission we receive.
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FREEMASONRY TODAY Grand Master’s Message • Biography of R.W. Grand Master Larry A. Derr • Meet Your Grand Lodge Officers • Newly Appointed Floor Officers & Aides to the Grand Master • Newly Appointed District Deputy Grand Masters • Upcoming Events in 2024 • New Programs & Initiatives • 2024 Rebrand
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EDUCATION Planting Symbols of Freedom Across the Commonwealth
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MEMBERSHIP “Always Believe” • Berry Named Youth Advisor of the Year
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP (Act of Oct. 23, 1962; Section 4369; Title 39, United States Code) Winter 2024, The Pennsylvania Freemason, published quarterly by the Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Publishers: The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Editor: Larry A. Derr. Owner: The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Known bondholders: none. No advertising handled. Free distribution averages 87,000 each quarter. I certify that the statements made by me are correct and complete.
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PHILANTHROPY PMYF Volunteers Needed • Building a Bridge for Brothers in Need • A Hopeful Messenger
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