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ANCIENT ACCEPTEDSCOTTISH RITE
OF FREEMASONRY
NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Valley ofWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
The Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º111th Spring Anniversary Class
April 13 & 14, 2012
111th Spring Anniversary
WILLIAMSPORT SCOTTISH RITE
348 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6194 • 1-800-899-8342
www.williamsportscottishrite.org
Ill. Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33º
Howard J. Lamade, Jr. was bornDecember 23, 1923 in Williamsport, PA.He was a graduate of the Peddie Schoolin 1942. While enrolled at the Universityof North Carolina, Howard took a breakfrom his studies and served in the UnitedStates Army, where he was honorablydischarged in 1946 at the rank of MasterSergeant. He later graduated with aBachelor of Science degree from theUniversity of Maryland in 1950. Howardwas formerly the Production Director,
Vice President, and Secretary of the GRIT Publishing Company inWilliamsport. He married Ruth E. Walker in 1951 and has one son,Kurt. Howard entered Ivy Lodge No. 397 on March 6, 1945, but demitted in 1947 to join Dietrick Lamade Lodge No. 755 as a WarrantMember, where he later served as Worshipful Master and Secretary.
Howard also belongs to the Valley of Williamsport, A.A.S.R.,where he served as Sovereign Prince of the Council of Princes ofJerusalem in 1958, Commander-in-Chief from 1988-1990, and as amember of the Imperial Teteque Band. He was coronated as anHonorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°, in 1978. Howard’sother Masonic affiliations include Lycoming Royal Arch Chapter No.222, Adoniram Council No. 26, Baldwin II Commandery No. 22, andPennsylvania York Rite College No. 11.
Allegiance
The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,sitting in the Valley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, acknowledge andyield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33˚ for the Northern MasonicJurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East isBoston, Massachusetts, the officers of which are
Ill. JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33˚Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚Deputy for Pennsylvania
Ill. RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚Grand Almoner
Ill. JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33˚Grand Secretary General
Active Members of the Supreme Council for Pennsylvania
Ill...JEFFREY W. COY, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shippensburg
Ill...RUSSELL W. BAKER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabethtown
Ill...WILLIAM L. McCARRIER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butler
Ill...THOMAS K. STURGEON, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imperial
Ill...C. DeFORREST TREXLER, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macungie
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THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SCOTTISH RITE
Declaration of Principles by the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand InspectorsGeneral of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite ofFreemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
THIS SUPREME COUNCIL reaffirms its unswerving loyalty to the fundamental purpose of Freemasonry, which purpose from time immemorial has been to improveand strengthen the character of the individual man, and through the individual, thecharacter of the community, reinforcing those spiritual and moral values which givethe community its strength and stability.This Supreme Council believes that this purpose is to be attained by laying a broad
basis of principle upon which men of every race, country, sect, and opinion may unite.Believing that good and true men can be trusted to act well and wisely, this
Supreme Council considers it the duty of the Fraternity to impress upon its membersthe principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, to enlighten themas to those things which make for human welfare, and to inspire them with that feeling of charity, or well-wishing, toward all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action.To that end, Freemasonry requires of its members a belief in God and encourages
faith in God’s divine purposes and worship of God in conformity with the dictates ofindividual conscience. It stands for truth and justice, liberty and enlightenment, fraternity and philanthropy.This Supreme Council expects of its members strict obedience to the laws of the
land, and respect for their country’s flag.Such principles unite men and encourage the pursuit by them individually and
collectively of worthy endeavors and the attainment of the purposes inherent in them.In that unity human character achieves its highest unfolding and provides man’s besthope for peace on earth and good will among men.To the furtherance of these principles, all our ritual is directed and all our efforts
are aimed. To their furtherance each Master Mason has pledged himself, and at theportal of the Scottish Rite has renewed that pledge.This Supreme Council discountenances and rejects any attempt by any inter-
national groups or confederations of Scottish Rite Supreme Councils to legislate forindividual Supreme Councils.Recognizing that principles unite men, that programs sometimes divide them, and
that the preservation of unity of purpose and devotion to principle is essential toFreemasonry, the Supreme Council affirms its continued adherence to that ancient andapproved rule of Freemasonry which forbids the discussion within tyled doors ofcreeds, politics, or other topics apt to excite personal animosities.This Supreme Council further affirms its conviction that it is not only contrary to
the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but exceedingly dangerous to its unity,strength, usefulness and welfare for Masonic Bodies in their official capacity to takeformal action or attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any particularlegislative project or proposal, or in any way to attempt to procure the election orappointment of Governmental officials, whether executive, legislative, or judicial orto influence them, whether or not members of the Fraternity, in the performance oftheir official duties.Adopted – September 20, 1923 Reaffirmed – September 27, 1934
Affirmed – September 18, 1929 Revised – September 23, 1969
Revised – September 21, 2001
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A MESSAGE TO CANDIDATES
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. If you become a Prince of the Royal Secret by receiving the Thirty-SecondDegree and are no better than when you began your adventure, your investment oftime and money will have been in vain. If, however, you bring a receptive mind anda sensitive heart to these degrees you will indeed be a wiser and a better man. Manymen have been reborn, intellectually and spiritually, during the conferring of theseDegrees. It is the hope and prayer of the Brethren that your experiences may be richand significant.While each of you will be a guest of the Scottish Rite bodies, you are requested,
nevertheless, to observe certain regulations and to cooperate closely with the classmarshals so that confusion and delay may be avoided as far as possible. A definitetime schedule is necessary and can only be maintained through the cooperation ofall, including each and every candidate.A full program of degree exemplifications has been scheduled and a concerted
effort has been made to present these degrees in a manner that will be an inducementto our candidates, as well as to our members, to return many times in the future towitness our Scottish Rite degrees.Through the use of authentic costuming, realistic scenery, effective lighting,
music and the beautiful language of the ritual, these degrees become highly dramaticpresentations which certainly should inspire and enable everyone who witnessesthem with an open heart and open mind to have a better understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry as a way of life and a deeper concept of his responsibilitiesas a man and a Mason.This, we believe, is highly important because at a time when the time-tested
principles that are so dear to Masons everywhere and that are so fundamental to ourAmerican way of life are being seriously challenged and threatened, the need for abetter understanding of the precepts of Freemasonry and a more determined resolveto carry our Masonic light into the world becomes increasingly urgent.We always look forward to each Scottish Rite Reunion as an opportunity to greet
old friends and to make new and lasting acquaintances, and let us never forget orunderestimate the value of true friendships. As we are taught in one of our degrees,life without friends, indeed, is worthless.We sincerely hope you will avail yourselves of the opportunity at this Reunion to
rededicate your lives to the precepts of our beloved Fraternity and assure you we shall endeavor to make your attendance both enjoyable andrewarding. In that connection, we are particularly anxious to make this Reunion oneof the best ever in every respect.
FRATERNALLY,CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33˚, Thrice Potent MasterLARRY E. SHEATS, Sovereign PrincePATRICK N. MAYNARD, Most Wise MasterGREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚, Commander-in-ChiefATTEST: STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary
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TO ALL MASONS
of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Riteof Whatsoever Degree and Wheresoever
About the World Dispersed
A GREETING
and a Mason’s Welcome is Hereby Extended toThem to Meet With Their Brethren of the Rite in theValley of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Their
111th Spring Anniversary
To be held
April 13 & 14, 2012
As Per Program
By order of
GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚, Commander-in-Chief
STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Secretary
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECommander-in-Chief First Lieutenant Commander Second Lieutenant CommanderThrice Potent Master Sovereign Prince Most Wise MasterDeputy Master High Priest Senior WardenChairman of Trustees Secretary Treasurer
ADVISORY BOARDThe counsel and advice of the Past Commanders-in-Chief are depended upon
to aid in directing all of our activities for best results.
L. Eugene Pauling, 33˚ Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Gary W. Walter, 33˚Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚ William K. Kahler, 33˚ C. Fred Harris, 33˚Donald C. Berninger, 33˚ A. James Bryden, 33˚ Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚ Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Richard A. Loreman, 33˚
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESJ. Budd Bell, 33˚, Chairman
Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚, Chairman EmeritusRobert E. Saul, Vice Chairman
Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary to the Board
J. Budd Bell, 33˚ Ronald A. Aungst, 33˚ Roger D. JarrettDavid C. Raker, 33˚ Marvin R. Long Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚Robert E. Saul James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚ William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚James A. Smith Larry E. Sheats Charles F. Greevy, III
Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚, C-I-C
FRATERNAL GREETINGSD. Frederick Wertz, 33˚, Chairman
William T. Abernatha, Jr., 33˚ Allen J. Henninger, 33˚ Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚R. Donald Adam, 33˚ Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚ William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚ G. Robert Hofer, 33˚ William R. Rininger, 33˚J. Budd Bell, 33˚ Charles C. Hoover, 33˚ James R. Ritter, 33˚Bryan L. Berry, 33˚, M.S.A. Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚ Richard M. Robinson, 33˚Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚ William K. Kahler, 33˚ David R. Smeltz, Sr., 33˚Donald C. Berninger, 33˚ Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Dan E. Smith, 33˚Henry E. Bower, Jr., 33˚ Richard A. Loreman, 33˚ Paul H. Starkey, 33˚A. James Bryden, 33˚ C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚ Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Roger A. Madigan, 33˚ James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚Neil T. Coy, 33˚, M.S.A. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33˚ Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚Larry R. Emigh, 33˚ Donald J. Panichi, 33˚ Gary W. Walter, 33˚Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚ L. Eugene Pauling, 33˚ Elliott B. Weiss, 33˚George A. Fraley, 33˚ Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚ Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚ James A. Pruyne, 33˚ Robert C. Wise, 33˚C. Frederick Harris, 33˚ David C. Raker, 33˚ Calvin M. Witmer, 33˚P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚ Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚ James C. Young, 33˚
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)
HOSPITALITY AND REGISTRATION
Richard D. Carson, M.S.A. Chairman, (570) 323-5692Robert E. Klingman, Assistant Chairman
Lee R. Brobst William S. McKay Bradley H. OechlerJohn A. Brown Earl J. Michael Jacob F. EngleWillard L. Foresman James Smith Charles D. SpringmanSamuel R. Hoff, M.S.A. James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚
BANQUET COMMITTEERonald L. Rock, M.S.A., Acting ChairmanDale E. Wurster, Assistant Chairman
Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚ P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚Robert O. Fries Glen F. Getchen Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚William A. Holmes Kenneth L. Porter, M.S.A. Charles Smith
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)
SPOTLIGHTJay E. Chaapel, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 322-8820
Marlin M. Roush, M.S.A. David G. Wascher
AMPLIFYING SYSTEMBirch B. Phillips III, Chairman, (570) 322-6112
J. Budd Bell, 33˚ * Ralph E. Zeigler * Paul R. Warnick
COMMITTEE ON MAKEUPJeffrey D. Gorham, Chairman, (570) 998-2249 Brian K. Bitner, Asst. Chairman, (570) 769-7155
* Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚ Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.A. John R. Drawbaugh, Jr.Matthew J. Whipple Melvin P. Casselberry Robert A. Preston, M.S.A.
* Honorary Members
SCOTTISH RITE IMPERIAL TETEQUE BANDLance Ohnmeiss, Director
Donald C. Berninger, 33˚, Director Emeritus
* Retired Members
Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A. Fred E. Nicewinter James R. Ritter, 33˚Alfred J. Bashore Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A. James L. ShanerWilliam C. Frederick Edwin F. Musser Larry E. SheatsRobert C. Wise, 33˚ J. David Jarrett * Robert E. Skipper
* Earl R. Williams Robert H. Kauffeld Ray SnyderGregory A. Bitler Carl J. Musser Robert L. SwartzG. Raymond Bressler Gordon Taylor George R. Dietz
* Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚ Ray F. Tyler William E. CorsonRichard H. Lloyd * Kenneth S. Warmkessel Robert R. Cowl
* Kenneth L. Masterson Donald E. Weaver Louis R. Arndt* Robert M. Maue Fred L. Delaney Albert R. Mitchell
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)
ENTERTAINMENT USHERSMelvin C. Durrwachter, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-5551
William K. Person Donald H. Metzger Robert L. RiceJesse F. Sholes William A. Clemons, Jr. Robert A. FolmarVictor I. Carlson Donald B. Bergerstsock, 33˚ Willard L. Foresman
IN CHARGE OF CLASSLawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-4460
William H. Sober, Jr. James A. Stroup, M.S.A. Charles C. Hoover, 33˚ J. Budd Bell, 33˚Paul H. Starkey, 33˚ Thomas W. BoylePeter D. Culbertson
CLASS MARSHALSBryan L. Berry, M.S.A., 33˚, Chairman, (570) 524-9673Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A., Assistant Chairman
George A. Fraley, 33˚ John A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A. Andrew E. WalterJeffrey B. Smith
COMMITTEE ON BANNERSRobert E. Johnson, M.S.A., Chairman, Montoursville
Richard L. MixJames A. Stroup, M.S.A.
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)
RITUALISTIC DIRECTORRonald H. Hoover, 33˚
LIGHTING TECHNICIANSPatrick N. Maynard, Chairman, (570) 742-2701
Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A., Chairman Emeritus
George E. Elder, Sr. Gale Roland Dean M. Thomas Larry E. Maynard
* Lewis C. Ronemus
WARDROBE AND WIG COMMITTEEJohn H. Shafer, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 326-4459Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚, Assistant Chairman
Howard T. Manley Thad E. Day Gary W. Walter, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚ James R. Shaible J. Bernard Schelb
STAGEWilliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚, Chairman, (570) 356-7866
* Jay E. Chaapel, M.S.A. Robert W. Pickering Kenneth I. Berninger* John A. Girton Harry A. Rhian William C. RiceFranklin A. Poust
*Honorary Members
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111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES(Continued)
WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORY CHOIRJames R. Ritter, 33˚, Director and Accompanist, (570) 584-2596
Gerald D. Fleisher, Business Manager
Honorary Life Members
Eugene R. Kelley Max E. Mitchell James H. Wirt
VISITATION OF SICKJames. A. Stroup, M.S.A., Chairman, (570) 323-6286
James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚, Asst. Chairman
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012Friday, 3:00 P.M. - Reception of Candidates.
Saturday, 8:00 A.M. - Registration
Cast members are requested to assist in clearing stage after each degree is over.
ALL RITUALS MUST BE CHECKED INTO THE OFFICE
FOLLOWING THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012Valley of Williamsport
6:00 P.M. – Members and ladies dinner 7:00 P.M. - All bodies stated meeting
J. Budd Bell, 33˚Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚
Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A. Calvin M. Witmer, 33˚
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Robert P. BowersoxRichard H. LloydGary H. DerrRobert N. Panichi, M.S.A.Jeffrey L. Kuntz, M.S.A.
Paul W. GroveChester A. HarbachC. Bruce HenryClair W. KeeferH. Thomas Eddy
Richard A. Loreman, 33˚Frederick G. Pfeiffer, Jr.Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚Jackie E. Rishel, M.S.A.Gary L. Yocum
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CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33ºTHRICE POTENT MASTER
OFFICERSThrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARL E. FENSTERMACHER, 33˚ Deputy Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SHAIBLE Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS E. RYDER Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONG Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLATreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚ Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZMaster of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. O’CONNORCaptain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROBERT C. KREBS Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚
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MASTER TRAVELER, 4˚ — 4:00 P.M.LARRY E. MAYNARD, Degree Master, (570) 538-9050
The Apartment of the Holy Place before the completion of the TempleTIME: 1005 B.C.
“Duty is with us always, inflexible as fate.”
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚
SCENE I
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚Hiram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEIL T. COY, SR.,33˚, M.S.A.
SCENE II
King David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARL L. STITZER, 33˚Solomon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAROLL P. KEEFERJoseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DARWIN C. BEAVERSepa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EARL J. MICHAEL
SCENE III
Araspes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN T. ZIMMERMANArtaban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENNIS R. MACKBartacus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. SMITH
SCENE IV
Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. MCCLINTOCK, 33˚Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS
SCENE V
Four Chaplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONGWILLIAM SKUMANICH
GILBERT M. BOALKENNETH R. RUCH, JR.
Chief Spotted Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VAN S. SHIPEGeorge Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A.Flag Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A.Flag Bearer Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THOMAS E. RYDERConstans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DENNIS R. MACK
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GRAND ELECT MASON, 14˚ – 5:00 P.M.DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 321-6439
RICHARD A. LOREMAN, 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 322-6347
The Secret Vault under the Sanctum Sanctorumof the Temple of Solomon
“Whom virtue unites, death cannot separate.”
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLA
Thrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚
Deputy Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚
Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚
Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN A. SCHLESING
Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SHAIBLE
Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JOSEPH O. SMITH, JR.
Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚
Captain of Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN E. ZEAFLA
Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD
DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED
TO HELP CLEAR STAGE
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OFFICERS
Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSHigh Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THAD E. DAYSenior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHARTJunior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK E. HORT, SR.Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZHospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK A. ENRIGHTMaster of Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTSTyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚
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PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16º – 6:15 P.M.LARRY E. SHEATS, Degree Master, (570) 725-3801
R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (814) 237-2916
“Great is Truth and mighty above all things.”
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚
Zerubbabel – Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK E. HORT, SR.
Joshua – High Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS
Seriah – Prince of Judah (Senior Warden) . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHART, III
Mordecai – Prince of Benjamin (Junior Warden) . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLER
Darius – King of Persia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚
Artaban – Satrap of Assyria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS
Araspes – Satrap of Babylon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SHAIBLE
Bartacus – Satrap of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES A. SMITH
Grand Master of Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TERRY M. PETERS
Grand Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THAD E. DAY
Trumpeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS
PATRICK N. MAYNARDMOST WISE MASTER
OFFICERS
Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PATRICK N. MAYNARDSenior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID G. WASCHERJunior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MICHAEL J. WALLISOrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JOHN L. DEBO, JR.Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZHospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROBERT E. SAULGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZTyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚
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KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX OF H.R.D.M., 18˚– 8:30 A.M.CARL L. STITZER, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 546-2021
WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR., Assistant Degree Master, (570) 322-5463
Chapter Room and Chamber of Death – TIME: 1118 A.D.
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not
charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARMAN D. ZEHNER
Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONALD H. HOOVER, 33˚
Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚
Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID G. WASCHER
Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM K. KAHLER, 33˚
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚
Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚
Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL J. WALLIS
Projectionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚
Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A.
Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚
Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAY E. CHAAPEL, M.S.A.
DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTEDTO HELP CLEAR STAGE
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GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
OFFICERS
Commander-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚First Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚Second Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLEROrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚ Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAUL H. STARKEY, 33˚Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZMaster of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33˚Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Engineer and Seneschal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚ Standard Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEORGE A. FRALEY, 33˚
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Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BENJAMIN E. LANDONKnight Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚Adolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZReinfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGE J. CASELLA, SR.Scribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSKt. Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. REIDY, SR.Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚Ferdinand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚Thaddues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY E. MAYNARD
SUPPORTING CAST:Venerable Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚Halberdiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VOLUNTEERSAttendants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLUNTEERS
Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARDTechnical Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚
DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTEDTO HELP CLEAR STAGE
APRIL 14th, 2012
PATRIARCH NOACHITE, 21˚ – 9:45 A.M.C. FREDERICK HARRIS, 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 546-6674
A gathering of the ruling heads of Europe in a forest camp in the 12th Century.
“Ever will right come uppermost and ever will justice be done.”
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Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN E. RYDER
Master Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARK J. PHILLIPS
First Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT G. PETERMAN
Second Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES T.S. RICKETTS
Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. WERTZ
Workman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT W. DITTMAR
Candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICHOLAS S. RICE
Lighting Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD
Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚
DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTEDTO HELP CLEAR STAGE
APRIL 14th, 2012
PRINCE OF LIBANUS, 22˚ – 12:00 P.M.MARK J. PHILLIPS, Degree Master, (570) 546-7770
STEPHEN M. WERTZ, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 484-5044
Workshop located in a North American forest – TIME: 19th Century A.D.
“Does he acknowledge the dignity of labor? Does he understand that it is not a curse,but a privilege for a man to earn his living by hard work”
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CHIEF OF THE TABERNACLE, 23˚– 1:00 P.M.JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A., Degree Master, (570) 546-6281BRIAN E. RYDER, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 279-7679
P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚, Assistant Degree Master, (570) 326-7681
“The four Chaplians Degree – Based on the sinking of the troopship
‘U. S. S. Dorchester’ in World War II.”
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚Reverend Robert C. Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚ Reverend George Lansing Fox . . . . . . . . THOMAS J. REIMENSNYDER, M.S.A.Wyatt Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATSRabbi Alexander Goode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, M.S.A.Rabbi Goode, The Senior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHARTFather John Patrick Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . P. FRANLKIN HARTZEL, JR. 33˚Seaman Morton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GLEN E. PAULHAMUSReverend Clark V. Poling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚Reverend Daviel V. Poling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLERBoatswain’s Mate Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN E. RYDERThe Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. RAYMOND BRESSLER, IIPrivate Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEAN M. PURDY
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
G. Raymond Bressler, II; J. David Jarrett; Robert C. Wise, 33˚; Glen E.Paulhamus; William Mosser; Donald E. Weaver; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚; JeffreyL. Kuntz, M.S.A.; Larry E. Sheats; Thomas E. Ryder; Sean M. Purdy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Lighting and Backstage Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATRICK N. MAYNARD;GEORGE E. ELDER, SR.; CLIFTON K. HUNGERFORD, M.S.A.
Amplifying System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, IIISpotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAY E. CHAAPEL
DEGREE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTEDTO HELP CLEAR STAGE
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KNIGHT ASPIRANT, 31˚ – 2:30 P.M.P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚, Degree Master, (570) 326-7681
JAMES R. SHAIBLE, Asst. Degree Master, (570) 329-0275
A Cathedral Chancel in France – TIME: About 1300 A.D.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.”
ALLEGORICAL SECTION
Prince Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES R. SHAIBLE
Knight Kadosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARVIN R. LONG
Knight of Rose Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚
Knight of Council of Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚
Knight of Lodge of Perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN L. DEBO, JR.
Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS
Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEFFREY B. SMITH
Trumpeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LARRY E. SHEATS
Constans, as Aspirant to Knighthood . . . . . . . P. FRANKLIN HARTZEL, JR., 33˚
Florio, a Companion of Constans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BIRCH B. PHILLIPS, III
Urban, a Philosopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN E. BARNHART
Rufus, a Knight Companion of Constans . . . . . . . ROBERT E. JOHNSON, M.S.A.
Ignatius, a Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM H. RICE, JR., 33˚
Cardinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL J. WALLIS
Cardinal’s Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAN S. SHIPE
Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT E. SAUL
Acolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MELVIN C. DURRWACHTER, M.S.A.
Thurifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREDERICK G. RIPKA
Consistory Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THAD E. DAY
JEFFREY B. SMITH
ROBERT C. KREBS
FRANK E. HORT, SR
STEPHEN M. WERTZ
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A Cathedral Chancel in France TIME: About 1300 A.D.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.”
CEREMONIAL SECTION
Commander-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREGORY C. WENRICH, 33˚
First Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARL L. STITZER, 33˚
Second Lieutenant Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT C. WISE, 33˚
Most Wise Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. FRED HARRIS, 33˚
Sovereign Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUL H. STARKEY, 33˚
Thrice Potent Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM H. SOBER, JR.
Worshipful Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. JAMES BRYDEN, 33˚
Orator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEITH R. TRESSLER
Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAVID C. RAKER, 33˚
Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES A. PRUYNE, 33˚
Hospitaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚
Aspirant Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. BUDD BELL, 33˚
Engineer and Seneschal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLEN J. HENNINGER, 33˚
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAN E. SMITH, 33˚
Captain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KENNETH W. McCLINTOCK, 33˚
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REGION 1
Paul H. Starkey, 33º
Chairman
70 – Athens – Rural Amity
Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33º, M.S.A.Gary E. Lewis
108 – Towanda – Union
Donald J. Panichi, 33˚Steven D. Benjamin, Jr.David J. Landmesser
163 – Monroeton – Evergreen
263 – Laceyville – Franklin
306 – Troy – Trojan
Lawrence E. Ward, Sr., M.S.A.
415 – Canton
Raymond G. Bagley, Jr.Lewis T. McClain
418 – Rome – Roman
Wilmer W. GilpinDuane I. Phillips
471 – Le Raysville – Le Ray
Michael MaslovHarrison D. Johnson
618 – Wyalusing
William H. Williamson
REGION 2
William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Chairman
244 – Danville
Frank E. Hort, Sr.John E. Barnhart, III
255 – Shamokin
Bruce A. BunnerMarvin R. LongPeter Zabawsky
349 – Elysburg
Willliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚
378 – Mount Carmel – Cedar
Dennis J. Stone
MEMBERSHIP – DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEESKEITH A. ERB – Chairman
JAMES R. SUNDERLAND, JR., 33˚ – Co-Chairman
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REGION 3
Keith A. Erb
Chairman
22 – Sunbury
Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚Van S. ShipeJeffrey B. Smith
144 – Lewisburg – Charity
Keith A. ErbCaroll P. KeeferRobert L. Hughes
194 – Selinsgrove – Lafayette
Charles C. Hoover, 33˚Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚
256 – Milton
Thomas J. Reimensnyder, M.S.A.John A. Brouse, M.S.A.
370 – Mifflinburg
Gary W. Walter, 33˚James A. SmithDennis R. Mack
404 – Northumberland – Eureka
Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.William Skumanich
619 – Middleburg
Fred R. Spotts
702 – Herndon
Keith R. Tressler
REGION 4
James A. O’Connor
Chairman
268 – Bellefonte
Robert C. Krebs
314 – Clearfield
Gilbert M. Boal
391 – Phillipsburg
Wenzil G. FleckRoy V. Parko
480 – Curwensville – Noble
Michael L. Cathcart
515 – Osceola Mills – Oceala
Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚
537 – Centre Hall – Old Fort
Ralph D. Musick, M.S.A.William R. Rininger, 33˚
559 – Dubois
Raymond C. Bush
700 – State College
Gregory J. StayerRobert H. HoffmanJames A. O’Connor
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REGION 5
Robert E. Saul
Chairman
106 – Williamsport
Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚Robert E. Johnson, M.S.A.
199 – Lock Haven – La Fayette
Michael L. Slack
232 – Jersey Shore – La Belle Vallee
Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚
299 – Muncy
Kenneth W. McClintock, 33˚Stephen M. Wertz
335 – Montoursville – Eureka
J. Budd Bell, 33˚C. Fred Harris, 33˚
397 – Williamsport – Ivy
James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚
401 – Watsontown
James C. Young, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚
707 – Williamsport – John F. Laedlein
Robert E. SaulThomas W. Boyle
755 – Williamsport – Dietrick Lamade
Melvin C. Durrwachter, M.S.ADonald B. Bergerstock, 33˚
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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE, M.S.A.
The Award for Meritorious Service is conferred upon members who haveattained the Thirty-Second Degree and have given faithful services of a Masonicnature. First given in 1941, the award is presented by the Council of Deliberationupon the recommendation of the presiding officers of the four bodies.The following deceased members of the Valley of Williamsport have been so
honored:
Edward F. Laedlein, Edward M. Bates, John A. Shoemaker, Charles E. Laedlein,George W. Heap, T. LeRoy Lyman, Thomas S. Askey, William M. Applegate, AlbraW. Reeder, Charles A. Shempp, Ferdinand D. Page, Jacob A. Billman, Fred A. Waltz,Andrew S. Rhoads, Chester A. Moore, Zaner Colley, Fred H. Breining, G. E. OttoLeeds, Charles C. Fullmer, Jay H. Campbell, Albert C. Haas, Earl H. Morris, J.Clyde Brown, Clarence G. Ebert, Clair W. Bishop, Walter J. Heim, 33˚, LeRoy E.Losch, W. Clyde Harer, 33˚, Russell V. Myers, Chester M. Best, Drew E. Kolb,Woods M. Nicely, Howard J. Best, Harry Ealer, Jr., Charles E. Mahaffie, William N.Smith, Earl W. Ritter, Arthur S. Fenton, Cyrus Trate, Charles S. Cox, Bruce H.Winter, Robert D. Smink, David H. Best, Asher C. Weigel, Carl H. Sump, George C.Meck, John K. Miller, Theodore R. Walters, Charles A. Diehl, James L. Shaible, KarlO. Stuempfle, John E. Dice, Richard Wood, Joseph F. Wise, Ray S. Updegrove,Robert Young, Jr., Wilbur L. Houck, Marlin M. Roush, Ronald A. Lamar, Thomas F.Smith Jr., Richard J. Case., Jay E. Chaapel and Paul R. Dewald.Living members who hold this honor and the year given include the following:
Nominated for 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert M. BoalWilliam H. Sober, Jr.
Clifton K. Hungerford . . . . . . . .1990Leon C. Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Ronald L. Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Ralph D. Musick . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Bryan L. Berry, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . 2001Carson C. Hoover . . . . . . . . . . . 2002Jackie E. Rishel . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003Samuel R. Hoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005John H. Shafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Thomas J. Reimensnyder . . . . . 2006Kenneth L. Porter . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
James S. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007James A. Stroup . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008Edward T. Unangst . . . . . . . . . . 2008Melvin C. Durrwachter, Sr. . . . 2009Jeffrey L. Kuntz . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009Richard D. Carson . . . . . . . . . . 2010John A. Brouse, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . 2010Robert E. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . 2011Robert A. Preston . . . . . . . . . . . 2011
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The officers ask that honorary members of the Supreme Council, past officers of all bodies, andall holders of the Meritorious Service Award wear their jewels while attending sessions. Visitorsfrom other Valleys are asked to make themselves known so they may be escorted to special seats in the auditorium. They, too, are asked to wear their jewels.
SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS
VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT
The Susquehanna Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VAN S. SHIPE, Shamokin Dam1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TERRY M. PETERS, Port Trevorton2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HARRY M. HUNTER, SunburySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RONALD D. WETZEL, NorthumberlandChaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARSON C. HOOVER, M.S.A., Selinsgrove
Advisory Committee- CALVIN M. WITMER, 33˚; RONALD H. HOOVER,33˚; MAX S. HACKENBERG; WILLIAM SKUMANICH, GREGORY C.WENRICH, 33˚
Moshannon Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GILBERT M. BOAL, Clearfield
Advisory Committee- GEORGE L. BEARD; ROY V. PARKO; CLIFFORD E.REED, 33˚
Mt. Nittany ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚, Boalsburg Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JEFFREY J. STURNIOLO, Warriors MarkSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LARRY D. DYKE, LemontTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES S. CARR, M.S.A., BoalsburgChaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RALPH D. MUSICK, M.S.A., Centre Hall
Directors - LARRY R. EMIGH, 33˚; R. DONALD ADAM, 33˚; DOUGLAS A.SMITH; WILLIAM R. RININGER, 33˚; TOM J. McBRIDE; RALPH D.MUSICK, M.S.A.; ROBERT H. HOFFMAN
Sun Valley ClubPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THOMAS E. RYDER, Milton1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DENNIS R. MACK, MifflinburgSecretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES A. SMITH, New Berlin
Directors- MARLIN L. PLYMETTE, 33˚; GARY W. WALTER, 33˚
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LIVING PAST PRESIDING OFFICERS
Williamsport Lodge of Perfection, 14˚
Past Thrice Potent MastersHenry E. Bower, Jr., 33˚; J. Budd Bell, 33˚; Clifton K. Hungerford, M.S.A.; Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚; Robert E. Copenhaver; Max E. Mitchell; R. Donald Adam,33˚; Eugene R. Kelley; P. Franklin Hartzel, Jr., 33˚; William E. Fritz; George E.Meck; Richard A. Loreman, 33˚; Peter Zabawsky; William Skumanich; Glen E.Paulhamus; William R. Rininger; 33˚, Elliott B. Weiss, 33˚; William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚;Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr.; G. Arnold Kriner; Benjamin E. Landon.
Williamsport Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16˚
Past Sovereign PrincesHoward J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚; Philip A. Rhoads, 33˚; Paul R. Warnick; Leon C. Myers,Jr., M.S.A.; Chester H. Pribble; James C. Young, 33˚; Larry R. Emigh, 33˚; Jackie E.Rishel, M.S.A.; Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚; Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A.; John L.Warsing; Keith R. Tressler; David C. Raker, 33˚; Dennis K. Birdsall; Thomas J.Reimensnyder, M.S.A.; Donald H. Shaheen; William Mosser; Larry E. Maynard;Caroll P. Keefer; Gilbert M. Boal; Keith A. Erb.
Williamsport Chapter of Rose Croix, 18˚
Past Most Wise MastersBirch B. Phillips, Jr.; Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚; Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚; David R.Smeltz, 33˚; Bryan L. Berry, 33˚, M.S.A.; William K. Kahler, 33˚; A. James Bryden,33˚; Gary W. Walter, 33˚; G. Robert Hofer, 33˚; Robert C. Wise, 33˚; Ronald H.Hoover, 33˚; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚; C. Frederick Harris, 33˚; George A. Fraley,33˚; Charles C. Hoover, 33˚; C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚; James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚;Dan E. Smith, 33˚; Carl L. Stitzer, 33˚; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚; Kenneth W.McClintock, 33˚; William H. Sober, Jr.; Gerald D. Wagner, 33˚; Thomas W. Boyle.
Williamsport Consistory S.P.R.S., 32˚
Past Commanders-in-ChiefL. Eugene Pauling, 33˚; Robert W. Gehrig, 33˚; Howard J. Lamade, Jr., 33˚; WilliamK. Kahler, 33˚; Donald C. Berninger, 33˚; Eugene C. Cillo, 33˚; Gary W. Walter, 33˚;A. James Bryden, 33˚; C. Fred Harris, 33˚; Ronald H. Hoover, 33˚; Donald B.Bergerstock, 33˚; Richard A. Loreman, 33˚.
Trustees of the Coordinate BodiesJ. Budd Bell, 33˚, Chairman; Donald B. Bergerstock, 33˚; David C. Raker, 33˚;James R. Sunderland, Jr., 33˚; William H. Rice, Jr., 33˚; Roger D. Jarrett; Robert E.Saul; James A. Smith; Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., 33˚; Larry E. Sheats; Charles F.Greevy, III; Marvin R. Long; Gregory C. Wenrich, 33˚, C-I-C.
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HOSPITALER COMMITTEE
J. BUDD BELL, 33˚ Hospitaler
(570) 326-4507 (H)
CHARLES C. HOOVER, 33˚ Assistant
HOSPITALER(S) AIDESZONE 1Clearfield, Curwensville,Osceola Mills &Phillipsburg areas
Clifford E. Reed, Sr., 33˚John L. WarsingGilbert M. Boal
ZONE 2Bellefonte, Centre Hall,State College areas
R. Donald Adam, 33˚Tom J. McBrideWayne A. BicehouseWilliam R. Rininger, 33˚Kenneth A. Reed
ZONE 3Montoursville,Montgomery, Muncy &Watsontown areas
George A. Fraley, 33˚Marlin L. Plymette, 33˚Dan E. Smith, 33˚
ZONE 4Williamsport
A. James Bryden, 33˚C. Robert Lutcher, 33˚Carl E. Fenstermacher, 33˚Melvin C. Durrwachter Sr.,M.S.A.
ZONE 5Blossburg, Mansfield & Wellsboro areas
ZONE 6Jersey Shore, Lock Haven& Renovo areas
ZONE 7Lewisburg, Mifflinburg &Milton areas
Gary W. Walter, 33˚Caroll P. KeeferJohn A. Brouse, Sr., M.S.A.Thomas J. Reimensnyder,M.S.A.
ZONE 8Northumberland &Sunbury areas
Jeffrey B. SmithGregory C. Wenrich, 33˚
ZONE 9Selinsgrove, Middleburg& Herndon areas
Carson C. Hoover, M.S.A.Charles C. Hoover, 33˚Keith R. Tressler
ZONE 10Shamokin, Mt. Carmel,Elysburg & Danville areas
Marvin R. LongWilliam H. Rice, Jr., 33˚Gale Roland
ZONE 11LeRaysville, Athens,Canton, Monroeton,Towanda, Troy &Wyalusing areas
Robert M. Hockenberry, 33˚Paul H. Starkey, 33˚Neil T. Coy, Sr., 33 ,̊ M.S.A.James A. Pruyne, 33˚Karl M. Snyder, M.S.A.
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SECRETARY’S BULLETIN
VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT A.A.S.R. 348 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701Telephone: (570) 323-6194
(800) 899-8342 FAX (570) 323-2243
www.williamsportscottishrite.orgOffice Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Mon. – Fri.
PETITIONERS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Petitioners for Degrees and Membership must be recommended by two membersof this Valley. Recommenders must certify that the petitioner holds a current BlueLodge dues card. Applicants must be Master Masons in good standing in regularly constituted Lodges of Master Masons, recognized by our SupremeCouncil, and must have resided in Pennsylvania at least one year and in our jurisdiction six months.
JURISDICTION:Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport may draw their membershipfrom Lycoming County and every other county in the state where there are nobodies of the Scottish Rite of the same grade.
FEES: VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED FOR FEESLodge of Perfection (4˚ to 14˚, inclusive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70.00Council of Princes of Jerusalem (15˚ to 16˚) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00Chapter of Rose Croix (17˚ to 18˚) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00Consistory, S.P.R.S. (19˚ to 32˚, inclusive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00
• A fee of $100.00 must accompany each petition.
AFFILIATION:There is no fee for the transfer of your membership to the Valley of Williamsport.
HOLY BIBLE, LAPEL BUTTON:The Scottish Rite Bodies in this Valley present a Holy Bible and a lapel button toeach candidate upon whom they confer the degrees.
PLEASE INFORM THE SECRETARY:When moving – your new address,Transfer of Masonic Lodge membership,The illness or death of any member,The suspension or termination of Masonic Lodge affiliation of any member, andWedding anniversary date.
STEPHEN M. WERTZSecretary, A.A.S.R., Williamsport, PA
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MEMBERSHIPMembership is the lifeblood of our fraternity. In the past years, this
lifeblood has been draining away by deaths, demits, and indifference. We need the Brethren to be awakened to the needs of our fraternity. EachBrother must carry the word to other members and be concerned enough topetition new Masons. Each Brother must impart his enthusiasm to otherMasons so that the Membership Committee may realize its mission. As committee members we cannot continue to carry alone the burden of obtaining new members for the Valley. We must work to combat the indifference of some of our Brethren and band together to perpetuate theideals of our craft. The very survival of Scottish Rite Masonry in general andthe Valley of Williamsport in particular is dependent upon the MembershipCommittee getting its message across to the membership. New petitions areneeded to fill the ever increasing voids in our ranks.The Membership Committee has a formidable task ahead. The Valley of
Williamsport has been given the task of “0 or above” net members by theyear 2015. What that means is that the gains in membership (new membersand restorations to membership) must balance the losses in membership(deaths, nonpayment of dues, and demits.) Our research shows that ourValley must at least quadruple the size of each of our classes in order to comeclose to attaining this five-year membership goal.We have our work cut out for us. We must encourage membership in the
Blue Lodges and then encourage the seeking of more light by making the petitioning of the Scottish Rite bodies as attractive as possible. We must bepro-active in our approach with regard to membership. We cannot sit backand not try new things just because we “never did it that way before.” Wecontrol the very lifeblood of our fraternity; that lifeblood must reach out toall of the members so that each member of the Valley of Williamsportbecomes a representative of the Membership Committee.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIME RESPONSIBILITYTo promote Scottish Rite Masonry and
gain new members for the Valley of Williamsport
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIESEach member of the Membership Committee is responsible to:
• Set a good Masonic example• Actively promote Scottish Rite Masonry
• Seek eligible Master Masons• Generate enthusiasm within the Valley
• Provide good leadership
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSVALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
3:00 P.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club
4:00 P.M. 4th Degree Exemplified Auditorium
5:00 P.M. 14th Degree Exemplified Auditorium
6:15 P.M. 16th Degree Exemplified Auditorium/Howard Theater
and Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
7:00 A.M. Wardrobe Fundraiser Breakfast Howard Theater
8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION Acacia Club
8:30 A.M. 18th Degree Exemplified Auditorium
9:45 A.M. 21st Degree Exemplified Auditorium
10:30 A.M. Building tour Scottish Rite
11:15 A.M. Class Pictures Auditorium
12:00 P.M. 22nd Degree Exemplified and Lunch Howard Theater
1:00 P.M. 23rd Degree Exemplified Auditorium
2:30 P.M. 31st Degree Exemplified Auditorium
3:30 P.M. 32nd Degree Exemplified Auditorium
5:15 P.M. Wine and Cheese Social Acacia Club
6:00 P.M. Dinner Banquet* Acacia Club
7:00 P.M. Car Raffle Drawing Acacia Club
* Ladies are invited to the Saturday Banquet.
111th SPRING ANNIVERSARY PARKINGFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARKING LOT
Third and Mulberry StreetsOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, STREET METERS
(No Money Required on Saturday)
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