TheScottish RiteBULLETIN

September is here and the summer of 2014 is almost a memory. I hope each of you have had a wonderful and relaxing time with your family and loved ones over the past several months. However, it’s now time to get back to attending meetings after the summer hiatus.

Even though our membership has not met over the summer, your officers have continued to attend to the fraternal needs of the Valley. The Trustees have been actively directing the business of the Valley by meeting monthly. Stephen Wertz, our new/old Secretary, has assisted us by supervising the daily activities.

Our summer began with a successful golf tournament at Shade Mountain Golf Course in early June. Fifty-two players competed on a warm and sunny day. The golf committee has several ideas to improve the tournament, so look for some new and interesting additions next year.

July brought the Council of Deliberation in Hershey where James A. Smith and Birch B. Phillips III were announced as recipients of the Meritorious Service Award. In addition, many officers and members were in attendance with our Valley being well represented.

The Little League Parade was held on August, 13th. Special guests of the Scottish Rite were George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by several brothers sharing candy with those along the parade route.

Our members’ picnic will be held on September 10 at the Zafar Grotto from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with food available all day. Dinner will consist of barbecued chicken, provided by Ron Aungst and Jim Shaible, with hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and all the trimmings provided by John Debo. Please plan to attend. Enjoy the day, and especially the fellowship!

The Board of Trustees has recently decided to suspend the previously approved increase in dues this year in an effort to provide some relief to you,

the members of the Valley. Therefore, dues will remain at last year’s level for 2015.

On another note, the Valley has incurred some unplanned repair costs this past year, and so we found we needed to offer something that would provide needed funds to meet our financial obligations. Bro. Gil Boal volunteered to put our on-going raffle together, and Bro. Ron Aungst has agreed to chair the activity. Please support this endeavor, as the financial stability of the Valley will depend upon current and future fund-raising efforts.

Each of you has received six tickets to either sell or buy. I’m sure you will not find them to be a burden. I encourage you to return the funds from these tickets to the office as soon as possible. If you are in need of additional tickets, they will be available at the office.

I understand there may be some members who feel strongly about the disposition of guns, an emotionally charged issue with the interpretation of our second amendment rights and with the current number of incomprehensible tragedies that have befallen our society. I assure you that our purpose was not to offend anyone. Your opinion will be respected. I will entertain any alternative fund-raising ideas and support the active pursuit of that activity.

I thank you for your vote of confidence. I will do my best to provide the leadership you expect from your Commander-In-Chief. My focus over the next 2 years will be on brotherhood. It is the most important and valuable asset that each member can receive from our fraternity. I encourage each of you to find that brotherhood by participating in the activities of the Valley.

Fraternally, Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º Commander-in-Chief

PUBLISHED BY THE VALLEY OF WILLIAMSPORT, PA September 2014

Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º

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DEAR BROTHER:

By order of

Ill. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33° Charles T. S. Ricketts, 32°

Commander-in-Chief Secretary

NOTICE OF STATED MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

at 7:00 P.M., E.S.T.

A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all members of the Rite duly accredited.

Consistory will be the greeters and offer the invocation for the dinner. This is a “Stag Night”,

so only members are invited to attend the dinner at 6:00 P.M. The 22nd Degree will be

performed at the meeting. This is only the 2nd time this degree has been performed at the

Valley. Please come out and enjoy the brotherhood, fellowship, and the degree.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The Grand Architect of the Universe has received into his presence:

In Memoriam

John H. Miller, Jr. 8-19-2014

A Consistory only Stated Meeting of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of

the Valley of Williamsport will be held in the Howard Memorial Cathedral.

MENU: Sausage Sandwiches (peppers & onions available), Macaroni Salad, Buttered Corn,

Fruit Salad, and Ice Cream with Assorted Toppings

DEAR BROTHER:

By order of

Ill. Kenneth W. McClintock, 33° Charles T. S. Ricketts, 32°

Commander-in-Chief Secretary

Alan L. Kobbe 5-4-2014

THE SCOTTISH RITE BULLETINOfficial publication of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Williamsport, PA

Publication Office: Stephen M. Wertz, 348 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 323-6194 • Fax (570) 323-2243The Bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Williamsport acknowledge the authority of, and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33º, for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand Orient is located at Lexington, MA, and of which Illustrious John Wm. McNaughton, 33º, is Sovereign Grand Commander.

Eugene M. Wertz 4-5-2014 William D. Karchner 7-14-2014Max A. Yeagle 6-3-2014

Robert D. Feerrar 4-13-2014 Harold L. Griffith 7-15-2014Wilmont R. Raymond 6-4-2014

Donald H. Brown 4-23-2014 Arthur L. Frederick 7-22-2014Ralph W. Zimmerman 6-5-2014

Malcolm W. Delsite, Sr. 4-24-2014 Gregory M. Ulsh 7-25-2014Gary L. Bennett 6-7-2014

Robert E. Erickson 4-26-2014 Bernard W. Bredbenner, Sr. 7-29-2014David F. Day 6-7-2014

Lewis R. LaForme 5-1-2014 Timothy S. Stauffer 7-29-2014Brooks E. Nancarrow 6-14-2014

WILLIAMSPORT LODGE OF PERFECTIONMarvin R. Long – Thrice Potent Master

WILLIAMSPORT COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEMFranklin E. Hort, Sr. – Sovereign Prince

WILLIAMSPORT CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIXJohn L. Debo, Jr. – Most Wise Master

WILLIAMSPORT CONSISTORYIll. Keith R. Tressler, 33º – Commander-in-Chief

Ill. Keith R. Tressler, 33º

Commander-in-Chief

Stephen M. Wertz, 32º

Secretary

Rudolph Dyck 4-3-2014 George W. Hakes, Jr. 7-13-2014

Edward B. Frontz 8-21-2014Jay F. Egli 5-14-2014

Lionel C. Hamer 7-2-2014

Robert J. Chilcoat 8-22-2014Vance V. Witmer 5-23-2014

James P. Bressler 7-8-2014

Alexander J. Reeder 7-12-2014

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2014-2015Valley of Williamsport Gun Raffle

50 Prizes(prizes may be exchanged for in-store credit at wholesale value, so you are not stuck with a prize you do not want)

Tickets – 3 for $25 or $10 eachDrawing to be held January 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the Howard Memorial Cathedral

Pizza will be provided by the Valley for lunch

Please support this fund-raising effort by purchasing or selling as many tickets as possible.Additional tickets are available at the Office. Call (570) 323-6194 to request more tickets.

The Valley is pleased to congratulate Bro. Birch B. Phillips, III and Bro. James A. Smith on their selection as the Valley of Williamsport’s

2014 Meritorious Service Award recipients. The Valley is also pleased to announce that the 2015 Meritorious Service Award nominees are Bro. Robert O. Fries and

Bro. William K. Person. Please congratulate and thank all of these Brothers for their dedication and service to the Valley. Great Job, Gentlemen!

Congratulations!

♫♪♫ Scottish Rite Imperial Teteques Band Update ♫♪♫The Valley of Williamsport is proud to have and will continue to support the oldest Masonic Band in the world, the Imperial Teteques. The band is currently looking for new members, and is also encouraging previous members that are able to come back and help rejuvenate the band. Membership is open to non-Masons. Anyone interested in becoming a part of the oldest Masonic Band in the world and preserving some local and Masonic history at the same time, please contact Lance Ohnmeiss at (570) 441-5274 or call the Office at (570) 323-6194.

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to Bro. David Beer and his wife Nellie, who celebrated their70th Wedding Anniversary on June 28, 2014!

If you would like to see your 50th, 55th, or 60th or higher wedding anniversary in the bulletin, please contact the Office at (570) 323-6194.

Brethren,

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Valley Secretary! I am happy and excited to be back here at the Valley and to help this great and historic organization succeed.

Dues, Dues, Dues!2015 dues notices have been mailed. If you have not received your notice, or if you never received your permanent dues card, please contact me at the Office at (570) 323-6194. 2015 dues payments are due no later than December 31, 2014. If you can, please make your payment as soon as possible to help the Valley avoid extra postage expenses for 2nd and 3rd dues notices. Thank you.

Respectfully and Fraternally, Stephen M. Wertz

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Masonic Piano Player Needed!If you or any Mason you know is interested in helping the Valley by playing the piano at select events, please contact Lance Ohnmeiss at (570) 441-5274 or call the Office at (570) 323-6194.

Annual Members’ PicnicThe Valley of Williamsport will be holding itsAnnual Members’ Picnic on

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

at the Zafar Grotto Grounds in South Williamsport

Members Only, no spouses or significant others, thank you!

Menu: Barbequed Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans

Come out and enjoy the brotherhood and fellowship!

Although reservations are not required, if you know you are coming for sure, please call the Office at (570) 323-6194 to R.S.V.P. This will help with our food guesstimate! Thank you for your consideration!

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Petitions • Petitions • Petitions • Petitions • Petitions • Petitions Please invite a Brother Mason to join the Scottish Rite at our upcoming Fall Reunion on November 22, 2014. Once again we have an anonymous donor contributing half of every candidate’s initiation fees and we are waiving 2015 dues for all new candidates as well. The total cost for a new candidate will be $100 and they will not have to pay dues until 2016. Help us have another great class and help the Valley by replacing yourself and more!

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014American Red Cross Blood DriveSponsored by Lodge No. 1061:00 to 6:00 PM – The Acacia Club

Sunday, September 7, 20141st Biennial 33º and Lady Luncheon1:00 P.M. – Howard Memorial Cathedral

Wednesday, September 10, 2014Members’ Picnic2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Zafar Grotto Grounds

Thursday, September 18, 2014Stated Meeting – Consistory OnlyDinner 6:00 P.M.Meeting 7:00 P.M.

Monday, September 22, 2014Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00 PMExecutive Committee Meeting 6:30 PM

Monday, October 20, 2014Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00 PMExecutive Committee Meeting 6:30 PMOfficers’ Training 7:30 P.M.Howard Memorial Cathedral

Thursday, October 23, 2014Stated Meeting – Consistory OnlyDinner 6:00 PMMeeting 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 22, 2014113th Fall Reunion Class

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITEValley of Williamsport

Stephen M. Wertz, Secretary348 Market Street

Williamsport, PA 17701