Home's Grown Kids - Fall 2015

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MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR VIRGINIA MIGRALA The summer heat has finally subsided!

Although the kids are missing their fun in the sun, fall has come with its own excitement, including the start of the school year! Many of our youth are participating in sports, keeping active in the community, playing beautiful music and, of course, studying.

We had a wonderful time at Autumn Day on Sept. 19, which brought more than 7,000 people to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s campus and at Elizabethtown Area High School football games where we watched four of our young men play. We’re also looking forward to celebrating

ADMINISTRATION Virginia K. Migrala Director of Children’s Services Mark Kurzenknabe Assistant Director of Children’s Services Rachele Stiffler Department Coordinator

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Donna Shaffer Educational Coordinator

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Donna Culbertson Administrative Assistant

QUESTIONS? Contact Virginia Migrala 717-367-1121, ext. 33301 vmigrala@masonicvillages.org Masonic Village at Elizabethtown One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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Although many things have changed over the past 100 years, the children’s home has portrayed one solid mission, which is clear in the Masonic Children’s Home Committee notes, dated 1914, which read, “Our purpose is to make sure the children feel they are in a real, warm and family home.”

A plaque was recently installed in the children’s home garden which speaks to the value of education and continued learning. The plaque is in memory of Dr. Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer, who

Thanksgiving, a time that is always filled with great food and many thanks here at the children’s home.

We’re thankful for those who enable the kids to have valuable life experiences, which allow them to grow into generous, kind, loving and well-rounded adults.

If you’d like to arrange a tour of the Masonic Children’s Home or recommend a child you know, please contact me or visit www.MasonicChildrensHome.org for more information.

recently passed away at age 101. Dr. Shaffer came to the children’s home at 3 years old in 1914. Her childhood experiences enabled her to become a successful adult. Dr. Shaffer taught art in the Harrisburg Area School District, participated in many civic organizations and served on various boards. The plaque is scripted with Nelson Mandela’s words, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Donors have played a major role in the continuation of the children’s home’s caring mission and valued importance of continued education, which has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children who have grown into successful adults. Please see the back page of this newsletter to see how you can give to the brand new Advanced Education Scholarship Fund.

Home’s Grown Produce

This summer, the girls from Balliet Cottage and Susan Wolgemuth, child care worker, teamed up with residents and children’s home advisory board members Jim and Mary Ellen Tarman to plant, grow and harvest fresh produce including Swiss chard, spinach, peppers, chives, peas, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, radishes and squash (see left photo).

“There is a large educational component to this project because most of the kids have never gardened before,” Ken Burd, resident gardener who also assists with the project, said. “It’s fun to show the kids when something is ripe. Even though there is a lot of patience involved, I think they enjoy the food more when they’re part of the growing process.”

After the produce is picked and the girls wash and distribute it evenly amongst the cottages, the creativity arises.

“We’ve made some interesting and tasty recipes,” Susan said. “The crowd favorites are homemade zucchini bread, tomato sauce and squash bread.”

“This partnership is great,” Susan said. “We have our own cornucopia of veggies from June to September, and that’s exactly what the kids’ bodies need: fresh, healthy food that’s free of all the harsh chemicals.”

One day, Susan was feeling especially daring and prepared pureed potato and squash soup. The girls were extremely hesitant at first, but after she sprinkled the bowls with cheddar jack cheese and a little bacon, it was a hit.

The girls could be seen some early mornings at the garden plot inspecting and harvesting with smiles, unless they were weeding - that’s a different story.

“We hope as adults they remember what we’ve taught them, because there is no better gift than to learn how to work with the soil,”

Mary Ellen said. “Kids today are so disconnected from the growing of foods, so it’s nice to teach them where their food is coming from.”

In fact, once when Jim harvested for the girls, he dug up a potato plant and decided to take it, along with the attached stem, leaves and roots, to the girls. Several days later, the girls returned to the garden to dig up the rest of the crop.

“It seems funny to give them a whole plant with potatoes and roots hanging off of it, but I wanted them to learn,” Jim said. “It’s been interesting to see the girls’ reactions to the garden.”

Along with the children’s home, Jim helps grow produce for the six restaurants at Masonic Village and for the Bleiler Caring Cottage, which is home to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities.

“I’ve always loved gardening, and this just gives me another good reason to do it,” Jim said. “We definitely hope to grow a future gardener or two.”

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Most kids must be begged to eat their vegetables, but at the children’s home, youth not only eat their leafy greens, but grow them!

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new kids on the block

RINA

AGE 11, BALLIET Give Rina a rack of ribs, a pool to swim in and somewhere to ride her bike, and she will be delighted! Rina comes to the children’s home from Philadelphia. She loves to read, hang out with her little brother, Ronald, and learn math. Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are tied for her favorite holiday.

SUCCESS

ANDERSON

KOLE

AGE 12, BALLIET

AGE 16, WELLER

Success’ favorite activities include reading, playing outside and practicing sports.

She even likes cleaning!

Christmas is her favorite holiday, and she enjoys studying science. Success comes to the children’s home from Philadelphia.

Breakfast foods are among some of Anderson’s favorite treats, pancakes in particular.

He loves to watch and play basketball, and his favorite holiday is Christmas.

Anderson lived in Harrisburg before moving to the children’s home.

A lunch consisting of pizza (any kind), an afternoon of fishing and an evening playing video games would sum up the perfect day for Kole, who comes to the children’s home from Marietta. Kole also enjoys studying science in school.

AGE 11, DOUGHERTY

RONALD

AGE 6, LONGDON Ronald comes to the children’s home from Philadelphia. He loves to play with wrestling toys, ride his bike (which he just learned to do) and eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday, and he enjoys learning math.

AURIONNA

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AGE 8, BALLIET

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Eating pizza and riding her bike are some of Aurionna’s favorite things to do.

Halloween and Christmas are holidays she looks forward to the most, and perfecting her mathematics and gymnastics skills are among her favorite activities. Aurionna lived in Mountville before moving to the children’s home.

MENLEDE

AGE 14, WELLER Menlede’s favorite hobbies include playing sports, games, spending time with friends and reading books. He could eat lasagna for dinner every day and looks forward to Thanksgiving each year. His favorite subjects are science and math. Menlede comes to the children’s home from Darby.

WISH LIST No. 1 1 1

Capital Need Holiday Gift Fund Camps/Excursions College Books

Cost Per Item $2,000 $3,500 $7,500

Visit www.MasonicCharitiesPa.org/donate for an up-to-date list, or contact the Office of Gift Planning using the enclosed business reply envelope. Please note that if funds donated for any item listed are over subscribed, the funds will be used for additional wish list items or needs.

grow th LOOKING UP TO MS. WOLGEMUTH Susan Wolgemuth brings new experiences to the young girls of Balliet Cottage each and every day.

Whether it be growing and harvesting a garden, taking boat rides through abandoned caves, hiking in the woods, or trips to a llama farm, Susan believes every new experience is rewarding.

On a less adventurous level, Susan also enjoys everyday activities with the girls including reading, helping with math, science and history homework and participating in volunteer projects.

“It’s easy for children to think the world revolves around them,” Susan said. “My goal is to help the kids learn, though they are important and valued, so are others around them.”

Susan strives to boost the kids’ selfesteem by helping them realize how much they can support, encourage and help others feel valued.

“My hope for the girls is for them to become stable, productive adults who are successful in reaching out to help others around them without neglecting their own needs,” Susan said. “I hope they find an inner sense of contentment in their lives.”

OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS The Masonic Children’s Home is supporting 12 students as they further their education in their chosen fields of interest: ANDRE

West Chester University

MIKE

Drexel University

ARTHUR

Bloomsburg University

STEVE

Central Pennsylvania College

CHARITY

Delaware Valley College

THEA

University of Natural Medicine

GABRIEL

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

TIANEE

Kutztown University

JACOB

Penn State Harrisburg

JAMIR

Shippensburg University

JESSE

Penn State Harrisburg

GERALD

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

LESSONS

Football: Alex, Amos, Eric and Thomas Flag Football: Tech, Quinton, Jaysean and Kaiden Field Hockey: Aba Gymnastics: Adreanna, Aurionna, Felicia and Cassie Karate: Jasmine and Noelia Swimming: Noelia and Rina Soccer Coaching: Curtis and Deprin

Red Cross Life Saving Course: Sarah and Nestor

MUSICIANS Piano: Felicia, Shinely, Noelia, Clara and Cyrose Guitar: Kole and Kaiden Clarinet: Cassie Flute: Sarah

EMPLOYED WORKERS Hershey Lodge: Sarah Wendy’s: Jasmine and Shinely Hersheypark: Autumn Shaff’s Car Lot: Daniel

NEW STAFF Jennifer Quant: child care worker Wendy Loraw: child care worker

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SPORTS

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happenings SUMMER FUN The kids spent almost every day of the summer outdoors! Playing on the swing set, organizing outdoor games, having campfires and riding their bikes - there was just so much to do and so little time!

“At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling.”

-Shanti, writer

SUN, SAND AND SURF!

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Summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach! On June 30, the children’s home filled the bus with boogy boards, towels and sunscreen and headed to Wildwood, N.J., for the week. The kids had a great time walking the boardwalk, swimming, shopping and playing games.

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happenings MEET DANIEL

Conference participants learn about everything from constitutional law, government bodies, economic systems and current events to entrepreneurship and how to be a leader.

“I enjoyed meeting and spending time with the others who attended, and I learned to be more open-minded,” Daniel said. “I feel that I can now be a better role model.”

He also enjoyed the guest speakers and touring Valley Forge National Historical Park, as well as colonial Philadelphia, during his stay.

Besides enhancing his leading and discussion-based skills, Daniel enjoys time with friends and playing basketball and baseball.

In the future, following his passions of math and science, Daniel hopes to study mechanical engineering at Penn State.

Daniel says he’s thankful for the opportunities the children’s home has given him. “I can’t specifically choose anything that I enjoy most about living here, because I like it all. I’m happy I get the chance to bond with the kids who live here and the houseparents.”

SPORTING NEW SKILLS The girls of Balliet Cottage have been busy practicing their extracurricular hobbies! Pictured here are Noelia (above) and Adreanna (right) sporting their new karate and gymnastic skills!

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Thanks to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Resident Association, including president Jack Heinze, member of the National SojournersHarrisburg Chapter, interested youth from the children’s home have the opportunity to attend the National Sojourners’ Spirit of America Youth Leadership Conference each summer.

This year, along with Nester, Daniel attended the weekend-long learning experience.

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grow th LIFELONG COACH GAVE BACK Jack “Cass” Cassebaum spent his childhood living under the roof of the Masonic Children’s Home, then located in the Smith building which is now compromised of resident apartments.

He grew up with 60 kids, watched TV on one black and white television and had to walk everywhere he went. Jack wouldn’t have traded that experience for anything.

“It saved my life,” Jack said. “Prior to living there, I really started to get into trouble - skipping school and other things. I couldn’t decide between what was right and wrong.”

Jack came to the then named “Masonic Homes” from Scranton with his older sister and younger brother in 1953.

At the children’s home, Jack learned how to work, save his money and, of course, have fun. He became part of the community by joining various sports teams, and in 1957, Jack was a member of the only undefeated football team in the history of Elizabethtown Area High School, the same school district children’s home youth attend today. This achievement lived on in his life, and his love for football led him to a coaching career.

As a coach, he passed many of the lessons he learned at the children’s

THE EXTRAORDINARY GIVE

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Day of Giving Will Stretch Your Contributions to the Children’s Home

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The Masonic Children’s Home is participating in the Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 20. On that day, every dollar donated will be stretched by $250,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation, presenting sponsors Rodgers & Associates and other generous supporters. Additional prizes of $50,000 will be awarded to charities that reach certain milestones.

Be sure to “Like” the Masonic Children’s Home on Facebook or visit www.masonicchildrenshome.org for direct links to give on this special day and for updates on the campaign and children’s home youth.

home on to his players. Several of them continued on to play professional football. A coach on and off the field, Jack spent his life teaching health, physical education, social studies and general science. In 1986, he returned to his alma mater in Elizabethtown to coach.

“Before the Homes, I didn’t have a chance. They gave me a life and made me what I really am today,” Jack said. “I wouldn’t have made anything of myself without the children’s home.”

Today Jack is still known as “Cass” at the children’s home, where he served as the children’s volunteer tutor and “private chauffeur” for many years. He took them to work, appointments, recreational activities and practices. He enjoyed his time with the youth and could see the good that was still coming from the place he once called home.

Jack passed away in September, and will be missed by his friends at the children’s home. They now have an honorary tree planted in Jack’s name.

“We have great confidence that our children today will grow up to do wonderful things,” Virginia Migrala, director of children’s services, said, “just like Cass.”

thank you

Walter Balliet, Jr. Charles A. Baltzer Stuart L. and Barbara G. Brown Chester County Consistory Club Valley of Reading Mason A. and Joy Crawford James A. and Doralice P. Hinton, CRUT Jerusalem Lodge No. 506 George F. McGrory George P. and A. Lucille Meissner Joseph E. and Barbara A. Murphy Jay W. and Nancy E. Smith Floyd R. and Carolyn G. Sowers Richard E. Sykora

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTORS $10,000 - $24,999

Those listed below have loved ones who made a gift to the Masonic Children’s Home in their memory or honor between May 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2015.

HONORARIUM GIFTS

Richard E. Sheesley

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS $25,000 - $249,999 Stanley L. and Arlene S. Von Nieda

NAMED ENDOWMENT $250,000 - $599,999 Frederick P. and Mary Jane Sample

All Veterans

David Longenecker

Barry and Zenobia Newstadt

Masonic Charities

John and Barbara Kolchin

Mason A. and Joy Crawford Jerusalem Lodge No. 506 George P. and A. Lucille Meissner Richard Vaux-Ivanhoe Lodge No. 384

William and M. Shaun Stanert

Russ Baker

Samuel P. Musolin

Robert Brain

Kelly Ann Brown

Richard and Louise Brown

Janet Centanni

WISH LIST CONTRIBUTORS

Robert Brain

Ronald A. Aungst

Robert A. Zupanovich

Jon L. DePoe

Stuart D. Broberg

Francis C. Doyle

Evelyn W. Petre

Raymond A. Dubbs

Wayne and Debra Dubbs

Warren J. Errington

Rudolph and Gwendolyn Falkenstein

Michael Myers

Robert Brain

Lloyd Painter

Carolyn B. Painter

Alois B. Spease

Margaret Spease

Wayne and Joan Thompson

Andrew and Doris Zelez

U.S. Veterans

Thomas and Shari O’Rourke

A. Preston Van Deursen

Alois B. and Margaret L. Spease

Arthur J. and Dorothy G. Wert

Robert and Lois Fackler

Brenda L. Van Deursen

Athelstan-Lamberton Lodge No. 482 Robert Brain

Stephen M. Rituper Stuart and Barbara Brown

Allen J. Henninger

Dale Williams

John and Barbara Kolchin

Robert Brain

Rheta V. Hillegas

Leslie Wilson

S. Richard Hillegas

Carolyn B. Painter

Jeffrey James

Larry Wolford

Robert Brain

Robert Brain

Timothy J. Juvenal

Larry and Doris Yoder

Southampton-Radiant Star Lodge No. 806

Lawrence W. Leaver

Ryan A. Leaver

Gene Light

Robert Brain

Daniel L. Yoder

Joseph Zelez

Andrew and Doris Zelez

Terry Ziegler

Robert Brain

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SCHOLAR CONTRIBUTORS $1,000 - $4,999

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thank you Donors make each accomplishment and opportunity at the Masonic Children’s Home possible. THANK YOU to all of the generous people who have changed the course of our children’s lives by financially supporting our mission between May 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2015. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of the names listed on these pages. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 717-367-1121, ext. 33003. We will be happy to correct our records.

MEMORIAL GIFTS Allen F. Acor, Sr.

Lee Schleicher

Lavier B. Evans

Joan Anne Leaver

William R. Smith

A. Preston and Brenda Van Deursen

Jean D. Everett

John L. Livingston

John D. Robbins

Ellen M. Andersen

Charles R. Andersen

Sergius D. Andreychek

Timothy S. Andreychek

Arlene Armour

Eleanor L. Wolf

Raymond W. Barber

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Erla M. Beddow

Hugh F. Beddow

William D. Bell

Francis C. Doyle, Sr.

John E. Berger

Arthur and Dorothy Wert

Daniel B. Breneman

Patricia A. Breneman

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Barbara G. Brown

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Bristol Boro Education Association

Bristol High School Administration Faculty and Staff

D. Tyner and Penny Brown

Donna Brown’s Co-Workers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Scott and Diane Brown

Stuart L. Brown, Bob Brown, Scott Brown and Ginnie Brown Schlegal

Arthur and Dorothy Wert

Edwin Brown

Francis C. Doyle, Sr.

Linda Cherris

Ann Finkbeiner

Charles and Mary Class

Richard and Susan Kirk

Robert T. Coates

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Harold S. Cook

Louise H. Cook

Clyde C. Cotner

Lloyd and Jane Cotner

William A. Drexel

Richard and Gloria Drexel

Robert T. Dudley

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Arthur and Dorothy Wert

George E. Eberhart

May E. Eberhart

Lewis G. Ebersole

Geraldine N. Ebersole

Paul L. Edinger, Jr.

Ann R. Edinger

Jay Eisenhauer

Doris Byrne

Charles and Carol Curry

Terry and Susan DiGruttolo

Keith and Cheryl Dritlein

Douglas and Patricia Ellers

Kevin and Veronica Ellers

Dennis and Diedra Fink

John M. Fuss

Warren and Helen Heidelbaugh

James T. English

Thomas and Margery Hickman Family

Donald E. Eshelman

Bruce and Ethel Joan Howarth

Kulik Family

Mascitelli Family

Ronald B. McGinn

Donna Lee Oriolo

Robert and Carolyn Fitts

Doris S. Elanjian

Paul Elanjian

Charles W. Elliott

Margaret L. Elliott

Lee Edward Engles

Doris D. Engles Margery B. H. English Norma L. Eshelman

James F. Evans

Rita B. Evans

Rita B. Evans Bruce and Deborah Everett

Ryan A. Leaver Elizabeth M. Livingston

Mathias M. Fath

Harry D. McKeehen, III

Richard and Louise Brown

Jane A. McKeehen

William J. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

Jerry Migrala

Norman and C. Marie Potts

Alan and Elsie Saylor

Wesley E. Franklin

Louis D. Miller

Carole A. Franklin

Stuart and Barbara Brown

John Frey

James C. Nickle

Francis C. Doyle, Sr.

Samuel L. McElheny

Mary Pat Fritz

Paul F. Nye

Terry and Susan DiGruttolo

Dorothy L. Nye

Charles B. Funk

Rosemary C. Oberholtzer

Anna S. Funk

William R. Oberholtzer

William Patterson Gardiner

Rose Palumbo

Marc and Ruthann Gardiner

Francis C. Doyle, Sr.

Kay F. George

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Parry, Sr.

Raphael T. George

William T. Parry, Jr.

Mildred D. Hartman

Kathy A. Peifer

Richard and Gloria Drexel

Kenneth R. Peifer

John J. Harvey

Emerson Blaine Pletcher

June I. Harvey

Nellie M. Pletcher

Adolph Hauptman

William J. Raugh

Ferdinand and Margaret Hauptman

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

Robert and Thelma Heiberger

Paul C. Reber

Ashley J. Heiberger

Larry and Carol Wolford

Elaine Hileman

Clifford E. Reed

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Richard and Sharon Gathagan

James R. Hornafius

William M. Reilly, Jr.

Stuart and Barbara Brown

A. Preston and Brenda Van Deursen

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Dale R. Jones

Carol R. Jones

Margaret E. Jones

Ronald and Agnes Gazda

Nicholas Kiefer, Sr.

Nicholas and Ellen Kiefer, Jr.

Grant D. Laudermilch

David and Bridget Ann Laudermilch, II

Lloyd A. Rentschler

Barbara L. Rentschler

Howard F. Rissmiller

Bonita Y. Rissmiller

Ronald B. Ruth, Jr.

Ronald and Sally Ruth

Helene B. Schollenberger

Harry W. Schollenberger

thank you MEMORIAL GIFTS George M. Seig

Gary T. Powell

Clair D. Shearer

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Jeannette Shearer

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Mervin L. Shields

Richard and Vanda Hawk

Rhoda J. Simmons

Peggy V. Phillips

Donald G. Sirianni, Sr.

Eleanor S. Rankin

Christian and Constance Reynolds

Dorothy G. Spickler

Joe and Wendy Bryan

Arthur St. Clair

James R. Robb

Jean M. Steely

Stuart and Barbara Brown

Raymond J. Stettler

Marian J. Stettler

Ricky N. Snyder

Thomas G. Taylor

Carol F. Taylor

Thomas A. Thorne

Janet E. Stritzinger

Wanda E. Tyler

John E. Tyler

Your Parents

John W. Gray

Bernard F. Van Meter

Mary Ann Van Meter

Richard Weiler

Charles and Susan Weiler

Andrew J. Weinlein

Christine Saunders

Lester C. Wolf, Jr.

Annamary E. Wolf

Walter L. Wolf

Michael and Marjorie Jenkins

Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-5996454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states.

Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-8304989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.

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Paul W. and Melba O. Tarr

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MASONIC CHARITIES OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING One Masonic Drive • Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2219

ADVANCED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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A new way to support the Masonic Children’s Home

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Virginia Migrala, director of children’s services, has recently announced the establishment of an Advanced Education Scholarship Fund. Currently, 12 children’s home graduates are enrolled in a trade school or college, and that number is expected to increase within the next few years. Without the new fund, the children’s home will be strained to provide the necessary funding to ensure every graduate receives a fully-funded education.

The Advanced Education Scholarship Fund goal is $5 million, and special donor recognition is provided for a contribution of $100,000 or planned gift of $100,000, combined with an annual cash pledge of $5,000. Those making an outright gift, pledge or planned gift such as an annuity or future bequest will also be recognized.

For additional information on how to support this fund, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454.