The Pennsylvania Freemason - Autumn, 2022

THE PENNSYLVANIA

AUTUMN 2022

Remembering Past Grand Masters

MARVIN A. CUNNINGHAM, SR. R.W. Grand Master 2002 - 2003 Sept. 1, 1933 - July 25, 2022

SAMUEL C. WILLIAMSON R.W. Grand Master 1982 - 1983 Dec. 22, 1926 - July 3, 2022

THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON

VOL. LXXX, AUTUMN 2022, No. 4 ©2022 The R.W. Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania EDITORIAL BOARD

Chairman effrey J :M WonderqingdR:W:G:M: Larry A. Derr, R.W.D.G.M. Robert D. Brink, R.W.S.G.W. P.J. Roup, R.W.J.G.W. Adam C. Heese, R.W.G.T. Mark A. Haines, R.W.G.S. EDITORIAL STAFF Tina:L er ttu L Jrodu P cDonoordinator C egan M :L rame F Jraphic G esigner D ennsy P qvaniaasonic M YouthouF ndaDonStaff asonic M ibrary L hseu uM mofennsy P qvaniaStaff PPbqicaD u ono: N USPSrJQtuu A mnssu I eof The Pennsylvania Freemason is published quarterly by theasonic M Viqqagesdne O asonic M riv D edqiz E abethtownd :ArDP cqesandphotographstobeconsideredfor pubqicaDonshouqdbesentith w qocaqasonic M authorityto theaddressabovedtotheattenDonofTheennsy P qvania reemason F oremaiqedtopafreemason‘masonicviqqages:org: cept xE byspeciaqarrangementdaqqarDcqesdphotographsand artworkbecomethepropertyoftherand G odge: L

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Grand Master’s Message Brethren, hA eaqq F ishere:fav yM oriteDmeoftheear: y Thebeauty of the foliage. The end of the harvest. In our family, thetradiDonofshreddingqbs:ofcabbagethatwiqq ferment into sauerkraut by April. Football, football and more football. And my third favorite holiday, Thanksgiving.

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UPCOMING EV ENTS

December Quarterly Communication TO TH E M E M B E RS O F TH E G R A N D L O D G E 9 You are hereby requ ested to attend the D ecember Quarterqy C ommunicaD on of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, One N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

By Order of the R.W. Grand Master.

Mark A. Haines, R.W. Grand Secretary

Pennsylvania Lodge of Research Stated Meeting SATURDYd A D EC : d TA :MP : G C A RL I SL E M A SO N I C E N TE Rd r H O LY P I K E d C A RL I SL E d AP A qq meeD ngs of the Pennsy qvania Lodge of Research are open to aqq Masons: Schoqarqy papers on Masonic topics wiqq be presented: Attendeesf dress is coat and D e with member jeweq: If you are interested in making a presentaD on at future meeD ngd contact one of the officers: For informaD on about membershipd visit palodgeofresearch.org/membership: Qu esD ons regarding membership can be emaiqed to Lodge:of:Research‘pagrandqodge:org:

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RIDING

for Masonic Charity More than 164 bikers motored through western Pennsylvania July 17 during the Grand Master’s Charity Ride.

The largest fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Widows Sons, this year’s event raised $4,500 for the Masonic Children’s Home and other Masonic Charities, according to Brother Jonathan DeLuca, state Vice President.

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5th Annual Grand Lodge Sporting Clays Results Thanks to our generous sponsors, these events netted over $36,122 to support Grand Lodge Operations Shoot Sponsor:

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Thank you to Brother Alan R. Beidel, P.M., Cumblerland Valley Lodge No. 315, Shippensburg, for organizing the Lehigh Valley shoot, and to Brother Edward A. Aiello, Legonier Lodge No. 331, for organizing the Seven Springs shoot.

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Embodying Masonic Values Art Contest

WINNERS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 “Embodying Masonic Values” art competition sponsored by The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania!

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The Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania Gift Shop offers apparel, books, ties, jewelry, glassware, wallets, auto emblems, holiday ornaments and many other meaningful gifts.

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A Permanent Place in History Lodge Helps Flood Victims On Friday, Aug. 5, the Greater Latrobe area ofWestmoreqandouC ntyas w affectedby unprecedentedrainfaqqandsubsequentfloodingof manyareasdparDcuqarqyasmaqqcoaqminingtown affecDonateqyknownas>Dorothyatch:?

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Samuel C. Williamson 104th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Dec. 22, 1926 - July 3, 2022

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The soundest investment we can make is an investment in the youth of our land, for they are the leaders of the future. From their ranks will come the statesmen, educators, politicians, ministers, scientists and future presidents of this great country; and Freemasonry must make quite sure that it provides a generous portion of that leadership. For if we fail, if we permit others to capture the minds and loyalties of our young people, we have only ourselves to blame.

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“I have been blessed by my faith, my family and my fraternity,” he said.

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Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr. 114th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 1933 - July 25, 2022

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Using Social Media

to Grow and Retain Membership Seven out of 10 Americans use social mediadaccording totheewP Researchenterd C andqeveragingitsreachcan openupreemasonry F tothosewhoarecuriousabout thefraternityfsmissionandmembershipdwhiqeaqso keepingcommunicaDonsflowingwithcurrentmembers: Severaqqodgeshavefoundthebenefitsof usingsociaqmediaoutweighanynegaDesd v and withapqaninpqacedtheyfrereachingnewand currentmemberswiththeswipeofafinger:

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“I’ve had a number of inquiries from people asking to become members,” Richard said.

“We’ve had people request to visit, and set up meetings with those interested.”

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Preserving Masonic History and Its Lessons The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania restores, preserves and maintainsmonumentsrepresenDng the heritage of Freemasonry throughoutennsy P qvaniadincquding enjamin B rankqin F attheress P in Philadelphia, the Friend to Friend asonic M emoriaq M inettG sbu y rgdthe asonic M onu M mentinVaqqeyorged F the “Ben Franklin at Work” statue in Philadelphia and the Washington at Prayer statue at Freedoms ouF ndaDonatVaqqeyorge F PFFVFQ: More than 20,000 Masons and their famiqieswitnessedthededicaDonof the [Brother George] Washington at ray P erstatuein>ancientasonic M customandtradiDon?atFVFin Septemberr:ot N onqyas w itone of the largest gatherings of Masons in thehistoryoftherand G odged L itas w aqsooneoftheqargestcrowdseverto witnesstheunveiqinganddedicaDon of a statue in the United States.

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“Everything we do today is about exploring how we are free, why we are free and what we need to do to remain free.”

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“At that crucial moment during the American revolution and the forming of our country … we didn’t know whether the U.S. was going to survive and become this nation,” Jason said. “Now, it’s almost 250 years later, and we’re still telling these stories.”

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“It’s nice to see a majestic piece of art like that being taken care of for the future.”

Stay tuned for photos on the finished product on social media.

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Masonic Library & Museum SP E A K E R SE RI E S Monthly guest speakers present freeprogramsopentothepubqic: ReservaDonsarerequired9 caqqJssJoremaiq templeevents@pagrandlodge.org.

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Let’s Have a New Masonic Temple: A Case Study in Courage and Stewardship Nov. 19, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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Lodges Provide a Touch of Tranquility

For residents of the Masonic Village at Warminster, theoutdoorcourtyardisafavoritespottoenjoysome sunshinedvisitwithfamiqyandfriendsandreqax: ThankstoadonaDonfromasonic M odge L o: N d hiqadeqphiad P combinedwithsignificantsupport fromoncordia C odge L o: N rdenkintow J ndand ewN townodge L o: N dWoodsidedabrand newkoipondandaterfaqq w isbringingaspqash ofexcitementforresidentsdstaffandvisitors:

“This is the perfect touch to enhance the courtyard, where residents sit in the garden and enjoy fresh air and friendly conversations every day,” Kelly Shrum, Executive Director, said. “The sounds of the waterfall make for a relaxing environment, and residents can feed the fish.”

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WH E RE A RE TH E Y N O W 5 Masonic Children’s Home Graduates Have Grown into Successful Adults Masonic Children’s Home alumni have long expressed their gratitude for the guidance and care that helped to shape them into the successful men and women they are today. Here are some of their stories:

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“I would say that I had the initial brightness in me before [coming to] the children’s home, but it was cultivated there with the tutoring we had and the diverse learning experience,” she said. “It teaches you a lot about life, from the girls we lived with to the house parents we were raised by. They all pushed me to achieve.”

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“If it wasn’t for the children’s home, I wouldn’t have gone to college,” she said. “The ability to go changed the trajectory of my life. The [children’s home] gave me the structure and discipline to be successful in college. So, if I can help someone else, that’s what I want to do.”

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“Not a lot of people have gone throughwhatIhaveinthepast andbeenabqetocomeout the other side,” she said.

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If you know of a child or family who you think may be in need of our children’s home, please provide them with the contact information below. You can also call the children’s home to discover whether the child or family may qualify.

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Creative Approaches to Those with Parkinson’s Disease Brother Barry Zimmerman, Abraham C:Treichqerodge L o: N rsd qiz E abethtowndreceivedoccupaDonaq therapyservicesinhishomeat asonic M Viqqageatqiz E abethtownto heqpsimpqifyhisqifewitharkinsonfs P disease:Useofproductssuchas Veqcropantsdrampsandaraisedtabqe enabqehimtocomfortabqyconDnue Dnkeringinhisgarage:ercises Ex have helped improve his posture, and homecarestaffassisthimondays hisoccupaDonaqtherapistdoesnft visit:eH wiqqeventuaqqytransiDon tovisiDngtheaird B Weqqness enter C toconDnuehisexercises:

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Forging the Future: The Youth Perspective Being a mentor means making an impact on the lives of others. Our asonic M ouy thgroupmembers rely on mentors and advisors to heqpmoDate v themtoreachthe successthatew knowtheyare capabqeof:duA qtoqu v nteersdedicate theirDmetosupportourasonic M ouy thinreachingthesegoaqs: While adult advisors help guide andencouragetheouy ngmen andomen w intheasonic M ouy th organizaDonsdtheouy thmustpqan andcreatetheirpathforsuccess: They determine the events they parDcipateindthebestayw to promotetheirorganizaDonand theformofcharityandservice theygetinvoqvedwith: How have you benefited from membership in the Masonic youth group you belong to?

“Job’s Daughters has given me the confidence to talk in front of anyone who will listen, to stand up for what I think is right, and the only way I can be successful is to work with those around me.”

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- Vivienne Nolt, Job’s Daughters Bethel 15, Elizabethtown

“Although we are a youth-run organization, we are still kids in need of some good advice. My advisors have helped me grow, see what’s possible and motivate me. I would not be anywhere close to the young man I am today if it weren’t for this amazing Masonic youth group.”

- Benjamin Bell, Order of DeMolay, Reading Chapter

Have you considered becoming an adult volunteer and impacting the lives of our Masonic youth group members? Do you know a young man or woman who would benefit from being part of one of these groups?

Contact the PMYF office at 717-367-1536 or Brother Joseph Pullin, Masonic Youth Program Coordinator, directly at JAPullin@pmyf.org.

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