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Message from the Grand East In this Issue Message from the Grand East From Our Constitution Table of Contents From the Editor Navigating NETNEWS In The NEWS Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Brothers In Need Images From the Past Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin Grand Lodge Calendar Past Grand Master Past Senior Grand Warden Short Talk Bulletin Camp Turk Brotherhood Fund Public Relations MSAT iDC Masonic Care Community Fellowship Committee Salt Water Fishing Fresh Water Fishing Bowling Horseshoes Parades Golfing West Point Masonic Medical Research Laboratory MMRL Order of the Eastern Star From Whose Bourne… Around The State Lodge Services - Grand Lodge Forms
Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Edward G. Gilbert, to the District Deputy Grand Masters and Grand Lodge Staff Officers for the years 2008 – 2010 and Assistant Grand Lecturers in the Daniel D. Tompkins Memorial Chapel, Masonic Care Community at Utica, New York; on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Vincent Libone; Right Worshipful Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge; Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters; the Appointed Grand Line and Officers of Grand Lodge; my Brothers all and especially our Ladies and guests: Good afternoon my Brothers! This is indeed a fine and glorious day and I thank the Great Architect for having blessed us with this opportunity to dwell together in Brotherhood. Today marks the summer solstice, the first day of a new season and the beginning of a new era of Masonry in the Empire State. It also marks the longest day of the year and I assure you that my address shall not live up to that definition. My dear Brothers, ladies and friends, let me take you on a personal journey. A gentle walk back in time, a walk along memory lane. A time when entering the Lodge Room with my Brother, I saw a multitude of Brethren sitting on the sidelines, two and three rows deep. A time when all the Brethren were impeccably attired to the nines in dark suits and ties; where all the officers wore black tie and white gloves; and the Worshipful Master stood tall with his silk tophat and tails. Let me take you along memory lane: where Masonic Schools of Instruction were eagerly attended by every Lodge in the District or Region with Brothers, both novice and senior, yearning to learn, participate and witness Masonic Ritual at its best. Yes, let me take you along memory lane: where the Masonic Hall was known as the center of town, not because it was located on Main Street in the heart of the downtown business district. Although that was for the most part true, but rather
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it was the center of town because the Masonic Lodge was the hub and center of most social activities in the community. A place where the women and men of the Lodge lovingly toiled in the kitchen and hosted the monthly Friday night fishfries and chicken and biscuit dinners; raising much needed funds for various goodwill and charitable endeavors. Let us remember that time and place where our fellow Brethren banded together as a significant group, wearing their Masonic Aprons and Jewels, carrying the American Flag and Masonic Banner to lead and spearhead the local parades across this State on Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day. Let us remember that time and place where our fellow Brethren gathered on Saturday afternoons to help spruce up the lawn and grounds encompassing our local Masonic Halls, pitching in to help paint, clean and repair our Masonic buildings. A time when the day came to a close, we bonded together and were satisfied that our work was well done. How many sitting in this beautiful chapel today have heard it said, “Remember the Good Old Days”? Sometimes this adage is countered by those who remember and lived it, saying, “They weren’t always that good.” They remember a time before the invention of the self-cleaning oven, the electric light, and the telephone. A time when blocks of ice were needed for the “ice box” and a trip into town took half-a-day riding upon a horse and buggy; a time when there was no penicillin or vacine for polio. A time when everyone struggled to get through the dust bowl and the Great Depression. A time when most adult males were sent off to far away places fighting the war to end all wars and women worked untold hours in armament factories in support of the cause. Sometimes we look back and conclude that things weren’t always that good. But through these hard and difficult times important lessons and values were experienced and learned about the basic virtues of life, including tolerance, achievement, charity, integrity and fidelity. Do these watchwords sound familiar? Does it sound a bit like Freemasonry? Now that we have remembered the past, let us return to the present and advance to the future. Our journey together toward a succesful future can only be realized, if we, as a fraternity, look back and revisit our past and listen to the wisdom and voices of those who walked before us. As Masons, we need to continue the vision of our founders and forefathers. I firmly believe that Freemasonry did not become the largest and the oldest fraternal organization in the world based upon mere happenstance. Rather, Freemasonry owes its longevity and its appeal to those very core principles imbedded in the precepts and teachings of the Craft, which have been an indelible and indispensable part of the Fraternity since its earliest beginnings. Specifically, I refer to the basic tenets of Freemasonry: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. This is my theme as your Grand Master. We need to get back to the basics of Freemasonry. We must refocus on the roots and true meaning of our Masonic Ritual; bringing back the very basic concepts, which are the reality that has made us great by encouraging us to lead with heart. I would like to take this moment to share with you some words of inspiration delivered by Jim Rogers, the Chairman and CEO of a large American Utility Company, spoken before the graduating class of his Alma Mater. Paraphrasing his text, I share these thoughts with you as they closely embrace my concept and my vision of what our Fraternity should mean to each of us. ...Leaders know that responsible actions lead to long-term progress. Its very much like building a cathedral. Whether you are a leader at a university, in business, in government or within a fraternity, it is critical to engage yourself in cathedral thinking. What do I mean by this viewpoint of cathedral thinking? Have you ever seen a cathedral up close? All the great cathedrals throughout Europe stand as great monuments to a higher power, and to mankind’s quest for beauty and truth. To call them mere buildings is like calling a Rembrandt just another painting, or a Stradivarius just another
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fiddle, or Irving Berlin just another song writer. Unlike the buildings of today, these magnificent structures were not erected in a matter of years, but over many decades and centuries. Due to time constraints, the builders who laid the cornerstone and foundations, were not around to celebrate the completion of the cathedral. The builders who laid the foundation and began to place stone upon stone never saw the beautiful stained glass windows that would inspire personal prayer and religious awakenings. They never saw the spires that would stretch toward the heavens. They never heard the bell in the tower greet the throng of worshipers. Yet those builders knew what they were about. Their vision and basic instinct was as clear as the future ringing of that bell on a cold crisp winter day. Their vision was something bigger than themselves. They were Masons who shared one vision and one purpose – to build a lasting legacy that would be an inspiration to others, long after they left this Earth. My challenge to you today is to spend the rest of your life making decisions derived from cathedral thinking. If you join me in this endeavor, you will build cathedrals in your lives, in your Lodges, in your communities, and in the world... We should never lose sight of the Masonic inspiration that motivated our leaders of the past to construct the great edifices we enjoy today, namely our three precious jewels: The Masonic Home, The Masonic Medical Research Laboratory, and The Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library. These modern day cathedrals shall remain as a living testiment not only for today’s generation, but like the cathedrals of old, they shall remain as a bastion of strength for the generations yet to come. In conclusion, to get back to basics and to lead with heart, I ask the following: A. I ask the Master of each Lodge to schedule one day a month for a member or members of the Lodge to visit those elderly Brothers who are either homebound, sick or infirm. Further, I have formed a new Grand Lodge Committee, which I have named the Surviving Spouse and Loved Ones Committee, which is charged with tending to the needs of our Special Ladies of the Fraternity. Let these often forgotten members of our Masonic Family know that we care about them and that we are interested in their well-being. Determine if they have any special needs that the Lodge, District or Grand Lodge can help resolve or remedy. Do they need transportation to visit their physician, eye doctor or dentist? Do they need help with grocery shopping or laundry service? Do they need help with the upkeep of their home, car and/or property? Do they need a ride to visit the local Masonic Lodge? Make certain that these homebound members of our fraternity know whom to contact for help and what services are available. Least of all, sometimes they just need to see a friendly face and hear a friendly voice to take away that feeling of loneliness and dispair. B. I ask that each District Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lodge Staff Officer make a concerted effort to personally call and/or visit every delinquent Brother in his respective District who is in danger of being unaffiliated from Masonry for non-payment of dues. A semi-annual report should be submitted to the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens containing a summary of your findings. Approach these valued Brothers knowing that at one-time they were inspired to knock on the door of Freemasonry in the search of more Light. Determine, if possible, why the Brother has deviated off the pilgrim’s path. Perhaps he is in financial and/or medical distress, or moved and lost contact with his Lodge. What has caused him to loose interest in the Lodge? Every effort should be made to redirect this valued Brother back to his Masonic Family. C. I ask that each District Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lodge Staff Officer make an accessment of the Lodges in their respective Districts, in an effort to determine the physical state of their Masonic Buildings. We are fortunate that the Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Home have pledged a matching fund of up to one million dollars designated for assistance to our Lodges and qualified indigent Brethren for Masonic Benevolent purposes. Our ultimate goal with your kind help and generous support is for these funds to be matched by donations from the Fraternity at large. I am confident that each of you will join me in reaching and surpassing this noble goal.
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To quote one of our elder statesmen, who served as our Grand Master in the early 1950’s from upstate New York, Most Worshipful Ward B. Arbury, who made the statement “I have in mind the old thought, which has been repeated so often – the duty of our Fraternity generally is to promote better understanding between man and man, between locality and locality, and between Mason and Mason…” To all my Brethren, I wish to express my humble and sincerest appreciation and gratitude at having been given this opportunity to serve you and this Grand Lodge. I hereby pledge and with the help and guidance of Almighty God, I shall do my very best to make each of you proud of your Grand Lodge and this wonderful fraternity we respectfully call Freemasonry. In the immortal words of Very Worshipful Past Grand Chaplain, the Reverend Brother E. Lewis, Queensland, Australia, “Finally, let us remember, there is a Lodge greater than any Masonic Lodge, a Lodge in which all Masonic Lodges are but a small part – God hath made mankind one vast Brotherhood, Himself their Master and the world His Lodge.” May God Bless each of you. May God Bless our children in the Armed Services. And May God Bless America.
From Our Constitution The Masonic Teaching Masonry teaches man to practice charity and benevolence, to protect chastity, to respect the ties of blood and friendship, to adopt the principles and revere the ordinances of religion, to assist the feeble, guide the blind, raise up the downtrodden, shelter the orphan, guard the altar, support the Government, inculcate morality, promote learning, love man, fear God, and implore His mercy and hope for happiness.
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Table of Contents Message from the Grand East
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Brotherhood Fund
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From Our Constitution
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Public Relations
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Table of Contents
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From the Editor
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Masonic Student Assistance Training (MSAT)
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Navigating NETNEWS
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iDC
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In The NEWS
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Grand Master
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Deputy Grand Master
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Brothers In Need
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Masonic Care Community
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Images From The Past
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Fellowship Committee
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Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin
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Grand Lodge Calendar
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Masonic Hall Tours
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Past Grand Master – Homecoming
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Salt Water Fishing Fresh Water Fishing Bowling Horseshoes Parades Golf West Point
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Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL)
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Order of the Eastern Star
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Past Senior Grand Warden – Homecoming
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From Whose Bourne
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Short Talk Bulletin
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Sickness & Distress
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Camp Turk
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Around The State
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Lodge Services – Grand Lodge Forms
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From the Editor Welcome to the new NETNEWS! For those of you who are new to this publication, we hope you enjoy what you see and come back. For everyone who has enjoyed these pages during the last two years, you will see some changes. With your help, there will be more. If you are planning an event, let us know and we can let others know who may not necessarily be in your area. During the last two years, we have received communications from Canada, Great Britian and Austrailia, to name a few. Some have been additional information while others have been requests to find a Brother from years ago. Below you will find all you need to know in order to submit articles or pictures and the timeframes for those submissions. Suggestions and opinions are welcome. In any case, we are gearing up for another exciting year of Freemasonry and we hope you are as excited as we are. Here are a couple of guidelines with regards to submitting information to NETNEWS. As before, NETNEWS will focus on: Messages from Grand Lodge Officers;
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Navigating NETNEWS A Note About Navigating NETNEWS As you already know (since you are reading this), NETNEWS is produced in Portable Document Format (PDF). For those new at working with PDF files, here’s a quick hint to getting around the document quickly. While you have NETNEWS open on your computer, use your mouse to click on the page you are currently viewing. When you select the
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In The NEWS The New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most highly respected medical journals in the world, has just published a book review on Electrical Diseases of the Heart coauthored by Drs. Charles Antzelevitch, Executive Director of the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory and Ihor Gussack, previously Deputy Therapeutic Area Head, Cardiovascular, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The book has 63 chapters that are organized into 7 sections. It is rare for such a prestigious medical journal to praise such a body of work.
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In The NEWS Masonic Medical Research Laboratory 2150 Bleecker Street • 735-2217 •www.mmrl.edu
Antzelevitch Lectures on Sudden Cardiac Death in Europe Cardiostim 2008, an international European meeting that brings together renowned experts worldwide in the field of cardiac electrophysiology, was held in Nice France from June 18 to 21. Dr. Charles Antzelevitch, Executive Director and Director of Research of the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory, was invited to present three lectures dealing with inherited cardiac arrhythmia syndromes such as the Short QT and Brugada syndromes as well as a lecture on novel approaches for the management of atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormal rhythm of the heart encountered in the clinic. Sudden death from cardiac causes can vary depending on population risk factors but is believed to be as high as 1 in 1,000 worldwide. Within the United States, Sudden cardiac death (SCD) takes the life of an estimated 350,000 each year. The MMRL is the leading center for the study of the Brugada syndrome in the Untied Sates and is also at the forefront of our understanding of the genetic basis and mechanisms of inherited syndromes. Inherited syndromes such as Short QT and Brugada, affect the electrical activity of the heart and have been shown to play a determining role in SCD. These syndromes tragically take the lives of children and young adults, often with little or no warning. Genetic mutations responsible for congenital syndromes can also predispose to arrhythmogenesis associated with ischemic heart disease responsible for heart attacks and other cardiac abnormalities. (enlarged hearts, for example). Through collaborations with clinical centers and physicians worldwide, the MMRL is provided blood from patients afflicted with abnormal rhythms of the heart. Following extraction of the DNA and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, genetic sequencing is performed to identify genetic errors. The mutant genes are then cloned and expressed in a human cell line so as to identify the nature of the cellular defect. The characteristics of the defect is determined by electrophysiological techniques, provide us specific direction for the design of the experimental models of the disease. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common symptomatic abnormal heart rhythm encountered by physicians and is increasing in prevalence as America ages. Over 2.2 million Americans are afflicted with the disease. The risk of stroke from AF is estimated to be 1.5% for those 50-59 years of age, and approaches an incredible 30% for those 80 and older. Effective pharmacological treatment of AF is one of the largest unmet medical needs facing our society because most available drugs have low effectiveness and those with high effectiveness, have high toxicity. In recent studies, MMRL scientists have characterized the atrial selectivity of a novel drug, ranolazine, and have attempted to explain the molecular basis for this. These results were published in Circulation, the #1 cardiology journal, in September of 2007. Antzelevitch is working with investigators nationwide to design clinical trials for testing the effectiveness of ranolazine in the management of atrial fibrillation. Antzelevitch and his colleagues at the MMRL are leading the way in defining the mechanisms that cause cardiac arrhythmias and in discovering innovative new approaches to therapy. The MMRL was recently selected as 1 of the top 100 charities of distinction in the United States by Greg Gumbel’s cable TV show, Eye on America. A segment featuring the Laboratory will air over the summer. The MMRL will also be featured later in the year in a National Geographic TV special. To learn more about the MMRL or how you can support this life-saving research, please visit, www.mmrl.edu . Contact: Ronald P. Kamp Director of Development and Communications
[email protected]
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Grand Master
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Grand Master
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Grand Master
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Deputy Grand Master
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Brothers in Need URGENT MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE:
All Scottish Rite Valleys & Masonic Organizations The Valley of Chicago, AASR, NMJ , USA Monday, June 23, 2008 Stolen Masonic Jewels and Other Historic Paraphernalia
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, between 2:00 am and 4:00 am, the office of the Valley of Chicago, along with several other offices located in the building that we are temporarily operating from until the development of our new headquarters is complete, was burglarized. As of this morning, upon discovery of the burglary, the proper law enforcement agencies have been notified. During the burglary, our secured vault was compromised. As a result, many of the Valley’s precious metals and historic jewels were taken. Among those items removed from the vault include, but are not limited to: Past Presiding Officer Jewels of the Lodge of Perfection; Council Princes of Jerusalem; Rose Croix; and Consistory; each inscribed “Property of AASR – Valley of Chicago” and properly numbered; 33º Member Jewels; Diamond Membership Pins; Dudley and Elgin Masonic Watches; Lapel Pins, Oriental Consistory; Past Presiding Officer Jewels from various Grand York Rite Bodies; Past Master Jewels from various Masonic Lodges; and Other Masonic Jewelry and Historic Metals. Should you happen to come across any suspicious items, on Ebay or other auction sites for example, please contact Gregory R. Klemm, MSA, 33º, at (800) 774-3467, ext. 302, or at
[email protected]. As a result of this burglary, a great deal of Masonic history has been compromised. Your assistance in helping us to recover that history is greatly appreciated. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Brethren: A Brother Mason and Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon from Germany and his wife wish to stay with a Masonic Family for about two (2) weeks in November 2008 during their visit. The Brother will be going to New York Presbyterian Hospital daily and his wife desires to improve her English. Anyone who is interested in helping this sojourning couple, please contact RW Brother Werner Kniesel, Past Grand Treasurer and Trustee, at (347) 495-3588. RW Brother Thomas Wilder, Administrative Assistant at the Office of the Grand Secretary, has landed a role in the off-off Broadway play "The Fantasticks". Tom will play the part of Hucklebee, the boy's father, at The Stage Theatre located next to the Long Island Railroad Station, in Merrick, NY. It will run from August 16th through September 14, 2008. A special night will be set aside for Masonic Family Night at the Theatre. For further information, go to: http://www.thestageinmerrick.com/ Page 14
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Image From The Past HUMAN STATUE OF LIBERTY This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918. It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!!!! What a priceless gift from our grandfathers....
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Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin
"Meaning of The Flag Draped Coffin" Take the time to read this ... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means ... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many surviving spouses. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day! The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
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Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
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Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today. There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why. Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is referred to, the symbol of "Liberty and Freedom."
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Grand Lodge Calendar Fri. August 1 thru Sat. Aug 2 Sunday Aug. 3 Saturday Aug. 9 Fri. Aug 15 thru Sat Aug 16 Fri. Aug 22 thru Wed. Aug 27 Wed. Sept. 3 thru Sun. Sept 7 Thursday September 11 Fri. Sept 19 thru Sun Sept 21 Sunday September 21 Friday September 26 Saturday September 27 Saturday September 27 Sunday September 28 Saturday October 4 Sunday October 5 Friday October 10 Saturday October 11 Sunday October 12 Saturday October 25
DeMolay Convention
Albany
Scholarship Presentations Grand Master's Day at Camp Turk Grand Council Surpreme Council 33°
Schenectady Camp Turk Albany Providence RI
Mid-Atlantic Shrine Lodge Rededication Grand Commandry Grand Treasurer & Deputy Grand Marshal Apron Presentation Past Senior Grand Warden Homecoming Lodge Rededication Apron Presentation Junior Grand Warden Apron Presentation
Virginia Beach Syracuse Kerhonkson NYC Utica Marathon Cortlandville Binghamton
Senior Grand Warden, Grand Marshal Apron Presentation Past Grand Master Homecoming Deputy Grand Master Apron Presentation Grand Master's Day @ West Point Grand Master's Day @ Tappan Grand Master's Ball
Buffalo Leonards Russo's West Point Tappan Buffalo
Bro. John Andrades Jr.
Masonic Hall Tours
As interests are increasing in knowing more about FREEMASONRY the Masonic Hall Tours are experiencing many more visitors each year. Many visitors have been duly noted to say that our meeting rooms "Speak for themselves." We welcome our world wide members of the craft, their families and friends. We have been eager to increase conducting tours for the guests and families of our immediate brethren within our Grand Lodge of New York. We ask the Masters of the lodges if they would stimulate interest in group tours of the Masonic Hall Tours, located at 71 W 23rd Street, NY, NY, 10010 4149, for more information Telephone 1-212-337-6602.
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Past Grand Master - Homecoming
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Past Senior Grand Warden - Homecoming
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Short Talk Bulletin
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Short Talk Bulletin
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Short Talk Bulletin
Our Thanks to the Masonic Service Association of North America for permission to share the June, 2008 issue of the Short Talk Bulletin.
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Camp Turk Grand Master’s Day Saturday, August 9, 2008 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Have you ever been to Camp Turk? Well now is the time to come! Bring your family and friends and future campers to Camp Turk. You are all cordially and fraternally invited to join with the Grand Master Edward G. Gilbert at the annual Grand Master's Day / Family Day at Camp Turk which is hosted by the Camp Turk Committee. This year's fun-filled Grand Master's Day / Family Day will take place Saturday, August 9, 2008, which is during the girl's camping session. This is an excellent opportunity to visit and observe activities at one of the jewels of Grand Lodge. We would like to have you bring a child who will be able to attend camp in the near future so they can see the camp and become familiar with the camp programs. You will notice the steady improvements to the campgrounds, buildings and the variety of programs offered to the campers, thanks to the Trustees, the generosity of the New York State Masons and the Camp Turk staff. The Committee hopes you will take this opportunity to see for yourself what a great and magnificent place Camp Turk has become. In order to assure ample food and beverages, please complete the below coupon and forward it, by July 15th, to Mollie A. Denslow, Administrative Assistant to Camp Turk, PO Box 132, Boonville, New York, 13309. There is NO charge for food, etc. For information, please call (315) 392-2081. NOTES FOR VISITORS: - No dogs allowed - No smoking allowed - Swimming will be allowed in the roped off area only - No use of boats except rides on the Lady of the Lake - Other activities are permitted upon availability of counselors for supervision Please understand that these rules are in effect for the campers and visitors safety Yes! I want to be a part of the Grand Master's Day / Family Day
at Camp Turk on Saturday, August 9th Please make reservations for _____ people including myself for the barbecue at Noon on Saturday Name:__________________________________________________________________ Lodge Name and No.______________________________________________________ Home Address:___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Day Telephone No. (
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Return to: Mollie A. Denslow, Administrative Assistant to Camp Turk PO Box 132 Boonville, NY 13309 Or call: (315) 392-2081 Or email:
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Camp Turk Schedule of Events Grand Master's Day at Camp Turk August 9, 2008 8:15 a.m.
Flag Ceremony
At flag pole by waterfront
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast for Grand Line Officers and their guests with the campers in the dining hall
9:00 a.m.
Campers scheduled activities
10:00 a.m.
Visitors welcome
12:00 p.m.
Chicken Barbecue Everyone is welcome! Eat together near barbecue pit located between dining hall and lake (Please remember to make a reservation) NOTE: CAMPERS EAT BEFORE VISITORS! Background music by band
2:00 p.m.
Ball Game - Athletic Field (Grand Master's Team vs. the Campers) Tours of Camp Rides on the Lady of the Lake Camp Store Open
3:30 p.m.
Talent Show Open activity for campers
5:00 p.m.
Visitors depart
5:30 p.m.
Light Supper for Grand Line and campers only Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Cold Drinks, Coffee (in barbecue area)
6:30 p.m.
Flag Ceremony at flagpole by waterfront
Directions to Camp Turk Camp Turk is located in Woodgate, New York: From east or west, take the New York State Thruway (I-90) to Exit 31 - Utica, N.Y. Travel north on New York State Route 12 to Alder Creek. Bear right at Alder Creek on Route 28, North to Woodgate. One mile north of the blinking caution light you will see a sign "Masonic Home Camp, Round Lake." Bear to the left on Round Lake Road. Continue 2 1/2 miles on Round Lake Road to Camp.
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Brotherhood Fund
Bro. Robert D. Stack
July 2008 To all Lodge, District, Area Chairmen, District Deputies, and Worshipful Masters: Dear Colleagues, The success of each year’s Masonic Brotherhood Fund Campaign is dependent upon the efficiency & knowledge of all our Chairmen, and their ability to properly solicit donations. The MBF meetings, in different locations around the State, attribute to these goals, and make the system of recording run smoothly. It is important that the Lodge, District, and Area Chairmen, particularly the new appointees, as well as the DDGMs, attend in their areas. There are many changes this year; new reports, new categories, etc. I realize that I am asking you to take some of your valuable time, and we have tried to make the locations easily accessible, and a time, which allows for convenient travel. The dates and locations are listed below. All meetings will start at the time designated and will be over as soon as the material is covered. Please return the RSVP card quickly, so that proper arrangements can be made for refreshments. I look forward to seeing you this Fall. Please make every effort to attend. Thank you. Fraternally, Robert D. Stack, PGT State Chairman
Location and Dates 2008–Check time for each location September 6th
Dansville –off I 390 Phoenix Lodge
10 AM
September 13th Cortlandville Lodge,Cortland-10 AM September 20th Rockville Centre L.I. 20 Lincoln Ave-10 AM September 27th Masonic Home Care –Utica1- Friendship Hall- 10 AM October 4th Hoffmann Lodge-Middletown-10 AM October 11th Latham Temple-10 AM October 30th New York City-Grand Lodge 7:30 PM October 25thth Buffalo-Marriott Hotel 10AM
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Brotherhood Fund
Bro. Robert D. Stack
To all members of the Masonic Brotherhood Committee (final report 2007-2008) Dear Colleagues, I congratulate you all on the effort you have put into the 2007-08 MBF Campaign. The final amount was $ 1,732,525.34 from 12,386 contributors, or about 24.1% of the membership. This includes all legacies, lodge, district, and individual donations. This year’s Crystal premium was widely received again and resulted in over 2500 requests with $100 Donations. We did have some supply problems because the results were overwhelming. This is of course is a good thing and bad, since it resulted in a delay in distribution. The balance due will be sent over the summer months. I do not think the results are due to a change in supply distribution, but to the fact that about 40% of the Districts did not get the average in percent in participation. This year I hope more of the chairman will attend the seminars around the state and learn how to increase the number of contributors. I am extremely proud those of you who gave the effort of continued help and cooperation in the 2007-08 campaign effort.
By this time I should have received the names and addresses of the Lodge chairman for the coming year. Lodge Chairman registration forms have already been sent to you.. Please send it even if you are the same brother as last year. We are preparing the roster of the mailing lists for the summer months and the rest of the year, If I do not have a name, all communications will be sent to the Secretary. Please take care of this, ASAP if you haven’t already done so. A letter will go out this summer with the fall travel schedule for area meetings with all the MBF chairmen, and District Deputies. There will be an RSVP card enclosed. Please send it in as soon as you can and make every effort to attend. It is important!* Each of the locations will have a specific starting time. Logistics and travel time will determine these times. Locations and all dates have not been firmed at this writing, but they will be convenient to most areas of the State. *We have many new changes, since we have a new Grand Master, and I wish to go over the procedures. This is especially important to new chairmen. There are going to be many questions asked. I anticipate your positive response. I look forward to seeing you all during our travels and thank you personally for your efforts on behalf of our Grand Lodge Masonic Brotherhood Fund. Fraternally, Robert D. Stack, PGT State Chairman Final Numbers in 2007-2008 Campaign Top 10 Districts in Percentage of Donors
Top 10 Districts in Dollars Donated
Livington…. 2nd St. Lawrence… 1st Westchester-Putnam.. Albany…. Chautauqua.. Fulton-Montgomery… Third Kings. Dutchess.. First Oneida Genesee-Wyoming
7th Manhattan 5th Manhattan Monroe Suffolk 2nd Nassau Queens 2nd Erie Orange-Rockland 2nd Westchester-Putnam 9th Manhattan
44.16% 39.04 36.19 35.80 33.45 32.08 32.70 32.30 31.39 31.20
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$81,908.00 67,480.00 46,021.15 43,940.50 41,077.60 38,247.50 32,983.47 31,864.32 30,007.01 29,674.50
July 2008
Bro. Ronald J. Steiner
[email protected]
Public Relations Brethren, Here is the schedule for Public Relations Seminars. If any Brother is interested to find out how to do more to promote Masonry for their Lodge or District, please feel let me know. Fraternally, Ron Steiner Chairman, NY Grand Lodge Public Relations (845) 354 – 4192
[email protected]
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If Not Now, When? By Brother Patrick Swift, 32’ This past July Fourth, I did some radio interviews that were broadcast in the US and Canada about my new eBook One Mountain, Many Paths: An American Freemason Speaks Out for Peace. I never claim to be an official voice for Freemasonry, but I am not afraid to publicly state that I am a Freemason and that Masonic values inspire and influence my life and my work. Being heard on 19 radio stations was exhilarating enough, but what I found most exciting about it was how curious and sincerely receptive people were to hear about Freemasonry. When my wife’s office was destroyed in the attack on the World Trade Center, I realized that I needed to do something to speak up for peace and religious tolerance in the world. That’s why I wrote the book. And in light of the tensions that divide our world today, I am proud to state that I belong to a fraternity in which I share a common belief in a Supreme Being with men of other faiths. I often say that Freemasonry inspires me and increases my hope for peace in the world. And here’s the important thing. Now that I’ve stated it publicly, I’ve learned that other people take inspiration from that message too. So if you were ever wondering when would be the right time to start sharing with others that you are a Freemason, I’d say now is the time. If you speak up, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! (250 words) Brother Patrick Swift is a Master Mason in George Washington Lodge No.285 in New York, NY and Highland Park Lodge No.1150 in Dallas, TX. For more information, you can visit www.onemountainmanypaths.com
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Masonic Student Assistance Training MSAT
Bro. Tim McMullin – Chairman
[email protected]
This program is NOT about Masonic scholarships; MSAT is about workshops for teachers and counselors. The words “Student Assistance” in schools across the state and country refer to how schools deal with students who are in danger of failure and dropping out. MSAT is a system that keeps kids in school and graduating. For detailed information about the MSAT Program, go to our MSAT website. Go to www.nymasons.org/cms/msat. There you will find research findings, teacher comments, and a list of schools that have participated. There have been more than 335 schools and more than 1700 educators. Here is some information about the program, upcoming dates, and an invitation to Masons to visit one of our workshops. Read on. The problem? Young people engaging in behavior that places their school careers and even their lives at risk. The solution? Training teams of caring educators from our schools to identify youth at risk and to intervene so that young lives are back on track. Why? Because the best treatment is prevention. Prevention is the most effective tool for combating the scourge of addiction. Prevention stops use and abuse of drugs and alcohol before they take root. Early intervention when signs occur (absenteeism, acting out behavior, poor grades...) is needed, and the school is the place to start. What is MSAT? MSAT is a Grand Lodge Program that has helped New York’s children and young people since 2001. The New York Masons bring national trainers to New York State to work with teams of teachers from school districts. The MSAT Workshop is an intensive three-day training workshop for educators to learn how to identify, intervene with, and create appropriate referrals for students that may be at risk for substance abuse, depression, suicide or violence. The MSAT workshop trains a Core Team of five to eight educators from a school building in how to intervene early and effectively with students that display patterns of behaviors that threaten their success at school. Participants leave the training with a specific plan for behavioral interventions, and a system for implementing MSAT in their schools. The costs for this training are covered by The Grand Lodge of New York. There is virtually no cost to schools!! MSAT and The Long Hot Summer This July and August we are offering the MSAT workshops in different regions of the state, in an effort to reach even more schools. We have never offered MSAT in the summer, and the response has been great. The regional workshops dates for the summer are: For educators from Delaware/Chenango/Madison/Otsego BOCES - July 15, 16, and 17, 2008 in Oxford, NY. There are 85 teachers and counselors and administrators who signed up, and even more on the waiting list! For educators in western NY, especially Chautauqua and Erie Counties, an MSAT workshop will be held August 12, 13, and 14, 2008 at Dunkirk, NY -- More than 40 educators have enrolled, and more have shown interest. Welcome, Masons! If you are a Mason who lives near these workshops and would like to visit, contact Tim McMullin at 1 888-694-0511. Masons are always welcome, and they do not have to stay for the whole three days. You don't have to drink the ocean to know it is salty. Come, be a little fly on the wall, and watch as teachers work together to develop their school's plan. Fall dates for MSAT workshops For this coming school year 2008-2009, there will be three workshops offered on the campus of the Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY. This beautiful facility is the perfect retreat where counselors, teachers, and administrators can get together and look at their school's student assistance program, learn the steps of the MSAT program, and design a system for their school. The dates for Utica are October 21-23, 2008; January 27-29, 2009; and March 31April 2, 2009. At the Utica site, rooms and meals are provided for the participants. Rooms and meals are funded by the New York Masonic Fraternity Please share the information with someone that you know who is connected to the school. If you are with a school district that has participated, please share this information with a principal or a colleague in a neighboring school district. Thanks for your help in spreading the word and helping young people who may have strayed. Enjoy the Summer! Email
[email protected] if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to talk about what we do.
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iDC Individual Development Course iDC IN JULY We sincerely thank our Grand Master, M W Edward G. Gilbert for his permission to continue the iDC Program. A six hour senior level training program (for Facilitators and Site Coordinators) was held for 25 members of the Grand Lodge of Virginia including the Grand Master, Edmund Cohen and June 28. The feedback has been excellent. The 2008-2009 fourth iDC Course can be held at anytime (i.e., Saturday, Sunday, two weekday nights, etc.) and can begin at anytime at the discretion of the Site Coordinator, training team and trainees. There are no longer any time constraints between sessions (i.e., one month in the past). Based on the learning/skill level of the students, the interval between sessions may vary from three to five or six weeks. As the course progresses the period between sessions maybe extended. The only caveats are: (1) the curriculum (everyone must do their homework) and material have to be covered at each session – no shortcuts; and (2) Facilitators and Site Coordinators must have been or will be trained by the State Executive TEAM trainers – no exceptions unless cleared with the State Executive Chairman. SUGGESTIONS FOR RUNNING THE PROGRAM: • • • •
Gather a group of four to six students for a Small Center location with eight (can be 10) students per breakout group being the optimal size for Regional Sites. If you prefer a group of all Brothers, get them together. If you want to include your spouses and children (16 and over), please invite them if the group is willing. If you want to make your own arrangements for a meeting place and provide your own meals, we will offer the course at a dramatically discounted rate of $99 (Normal rate $189) for everyone. Please be advised the trainers don’t pay a fee. We will do our best to locate Facilitators if they are needed.
Please use the registration form provided to sign up for the Course! For further information contact: The Grand Secretaries Office – (212) 337-6600 Cordially and Fraternally, The Executive TEAM: Bob Russell, John Walker Robinson, Larry Barnard & Jim Grayshaw
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Bro. Ira B. Cooperman
[email protected]
Masonic Care Community
NOW is the Time to Plan Your Lodge Visit to Utica! Or Plan a Visit from Utica to Your Lodge! The Masonic Care Community has undergone quite a transformation during the past year. To learn more about its new skilled nursing care facility, residential adult care at Wiley Hall, and the beautiful retirement apartments at Acacia Village, NOW is the time for every member of the Masonic family to plan to visit the Masonic Care Community’s beautiful 400-acre campus in Utica this fall. If it’s difficult for you to get to Utica, a member of the Masonic Care Community staff will be happy to come visit your Lodge, wherever you may be located, and make a brief presentation about the institution that has served Masons and their families for over 115 years, and which in turn has been so generously supported by members of the Fraternity. This is YOUR “home”! Wouldn’t you like to learn more about all the changes that the Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Home have made for YOUR benefit? Call now to arrange to have a Masonic Care Community program presented at one of your Lodge meetings this fall. Bro. Ira Cooperman, Director of Philanthropy, or Bro. Rob Lauducci, Director of Volunteers, will gladly arrange to come and talk about the exciting developments at the Masonic Care Community. For further information, please call toll-free (800) 322-8826, or call directly to Ira Cooperman (315-798-4703) or Rob Lauducci (315-798-4828).
Bro. Roy Puckhaber
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee Masonic Family Fellowship ROY PUCKHABER Chairman (Lorraine)
45 Alton Ave, Greenlawn, NY 11740-2126 (R) (631) 754- 8467 (F) (516) 333-8027 (B) (516) 333-4311 (E)
[email protected]
GEORGE TODD Vice Chairman 3372 Martin Rd Hamlin, NY 14464 (R) (585) 964-5809 (C) (585) 298-0852 (E)
[email protected] My Brothers, The Masonic Fellowship and Family Involvement Committee is in full swing for the summer. Below is the list of the different Chairman and Committees. The Bowling Committee, under the leadership of Bro. Gerald Dievendorf has had a tremendous year. If your District participates in bowling events please contact Bro. Gerald Dievendorf so that he can register you within the Grand Lodge Committee. Family Day at West Point will take place on October 11, 2008. With the Grand Master M∴W∴Edward Gilbert in attendance it looks to be a wonderful day for football, friendship and camaraderie amongst the Brothers present. A special thank you goes out to Brother Ronald Stoveland for all his efforts in making this day a success.
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Bro. Roy Puckhaber
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee
Also busy this summer are; Brothers Scott Patrick and Al Li with both our salt & fresh water fishing. They have planed and helped plan numerous events for this summer and are counting on you, my Brothers, for their success. For you golfers out there, let’s get those golf outings planned. Bro. Richard Arthur is waiting to help you promote your golf outing. If you are a first time planner and you have questions, please give this Brother a call for his assistance. One of the new things we are trying this year is for the Districts across the state to have their own horseshoe tournaments and send your champions to a statewide playoff. It will be held on the first Sunday in October at the Ninth Manhattan District Park in Tappan, N.Y., so get out there and choose your best throwers for the state championship. Contact Bro. Richard Witthohn with your entries for the tournament at 631-669-7749 or email at
[email protected]. For those of you that have parades coming up please contact Bro. Gary Solberg at 718-833-4169 so that he can help promote your parade. We as a committee are also planning on giving out awards for the different State Champions and Record Holders. Sincerely & Fraternally, R∴W∴Roy Puckhaber, Masonic Family Fellowship Chairman
Bowling Chairman; GERALD R. DIEVENDORF (Judy)
Family Day at West Point Chairman; RONALD STOVELAND (Patricia)
19 Rose Court, Delmar, NY 12054 (R) (518) 439-6684 (E)
[email protected]
3 Austin Court, Monroe, NY 10950-2301 (R) (845) 783-1405 (E)
[email protected]
Fresh Water Fishing Chairman; SCOTT G. PATRICK
Salt Water Fishing Chairman; Al Li
2134 Turnpike Road, Hornell, NY 14843 (R) (607) 324-5862 (B) (607) 324-4300 (E)
[email protected]
4 Norton Street Freeport, NY 11520-6500 (R) 516-867-8299 (E)
[email protected]
Masonic Parades Chairman; GARY R. SOLBERG (Janice)
Golf Chairman; RICHARD J. ARTHUR
1229 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228-2717 (R) (718) 833-4169 (E)
[email protected]
220 Snyder Avenue Syracuse, NY 13206 (R) 315-463-1565 (E)
Horseshoes Chairman; RICHARD WITTHOHN (Barbara) 46 Pine Street Babylon, NY 11702 (R) 631-669-7749 (E)
[email protected]
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Bro. AlbertA. Li
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee – Salt Water Fishing Snapper Slapper
The Masonic Yacht Club is proud to be a sponsor of the "Snapper Slapper Fishing Tournament" This will benefit the association for children with Downs-Syndrome, (Patrick Xavier Owens Memorial) to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10 Front St. East Rockaway Harbor New York, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. Pre-Registration required at location. 16 years of age & under. The donation is $5.00. There will be prizes for the first fish, high hook and largest fish. Each child will get a T-shirt and there will be a free raffle & BBQ. This event will be covered live by WGBB Broadcast, Hosted by Rick Johnson of "The Fishing Line Show." For more information call 516-792-6452. Any one interested can call me at 516-867-8299 or E-mail me at
[email protected] Brother Albert Li, Commodore **************************************************************************************************************************************
Salt Water Fishing Derby- 2008 Are you an avid fisherman? Send us photos of yourself with your biggest catch! Include the size, weight and bait used to catch same.
Salt Water Contest Rules 1- There will be two divisions in the contest. Division 1- For members in good standing in a New York State Masonic Lodge Division 2- Family Members; Wife, child, grandchild or parent of member. 2- Salt Water Classes; Fluke, Flounder, Bluefish, Striped Bass (from surf), Sea Bass, and Black Fish. 3- You may enter as many fish in as many classes as you desire but you cannot win more than one first place award in the classes covered by Rule 2 based on fish weight. 4- Contest is limited to New York State and its border waters. In the Salt Water division, boats must operate from a New York Port and return within 36 hours. 5- Fish must be legally caught and entered within 15 days of being caught. If on vacation they must be entered within 7 days of returning from vacation. 6- Fish must be entered on an official entry form below. All questions must be answered. Weight determines the winner. In a case of a tie, the earliest date of entry breaks the tie. 7- One point will be awarded per pound of fish caught between April 1st and November 30th. 8- One first place award will be made for the contest.
MASONIC SALT WATER FISHING BLANK Family Entry [
]
Individual Masonic Entry [
]
Anglers Name: ___________________________________________ Phone No.: ________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Division:
Salt Water: Boat [
]
Salt Water: Surf [
]
Fish Class: _______________ Length: _______________ Girth: _______________ Weight: _______________ Where Caught:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Anglers Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Witnessed by: ______________________________________________________________________________ Remit to:
Al Li 4 Norton Street Freeport, NY 11520-6500
Phone: 516-867-8299 E-mail:
[email protected]
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Fellowship Committee – FreshWater Fishing
Bro. Scott G. Patrick
[email protected]
Fresh Water Fishing Derby- 2008 Fresh Water Contest Rules 1- There will be two divisions in the contest. Division 1- For members in good standing in a New York State Masonic Lodge. Division 2- Family Members; Wife, child, grandchild or parent of member. 2- Fresh Water Classes; Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, Brook Trout, White Perch, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Pickerel, Large Mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Yellow Perch, Atlantic Salmon (landlocked), 3-You may enter as many fish in as many classes as you desire but you cannot win more than one first place award in the classes covered by rule 2 based on fish length. 4-Certain classes of fish caught in Lake Ontario or Lake Erie (see Rule 9A & 9B) are not eligible. Enter in special contest (Par. 9). 5- Contest is limited to New York State and its border waters. 6- Fish must be legally caught and entered within 15 days of being caught. If on vacation they must be entered within 7 days of returning from vacation. 7- Fish must be entered on an official entry form below. All questions must be answered. Length determines the winner. In a case of a tie, then the weights will break the tie. If still tied, the earliest date of entry breaks the tie. The decision of the judges is final. 8-Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Special Contest. 7a- Includes St. Lawrence River and all Lake Tributaries upstream to the first impassable fish barrier 7b- For Coho, Chinook Salmon, Lake Brown and Steelhead Trout. 7c- One point will be awarded per inch of fish caught between April 1st to midnight November 30th. 7d- One first place award will be made for the contest.
MASONIC FRESH WATER FISHING BLANK Family Entry [
]
Masonic Entry [
]
Anglers Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Division:
Salt Water: Boat [
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Salt Water: Surf [
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Fish Class: _______________ Length: _______________ Girth: _______________ Weight: _______________ Where Caught:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Anglers Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Witnessed by: ______________________________________________________________________________ Remit to:
Scott G. Patrick 2134 Turnpike Road Hornell, NY 14843
Phone: 607-324-5862 E-mail:
[email protected]
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Bro. Gerald R. Dievendorf
Fellowship Committee – Bowling NEW YORK STATE MASONIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT
In the capacity of Team Captain and acting for those whose names appear on this entry, I hereby enter those listed on the other side of this form in the NYS Masonic Bowling Tournament. I also agree to abide by the tournament rules and regulations prescribed. The entrants whose names appear herein, or their authorized substitutes, hereby agree that the tournament, its officers, and agents shall be liable only to the extent of returning entry fees if and when a team shall be prevented from bowling in the tournament by unexpected but necessary changes in schedule, premature termination of the Tournament, or for any reason beyond the control of the tournament organizers. Team Captain: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address:
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone/E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
TOURNAMENT RULES 1. The event is open to men of all ages. Minors (under 18 years of age) must submit a signed “Parental Consent’ form. 2. Competition and prize categories will include 4-man teams, doubles, singles and “All Events.” 3. Entries may compete in one or more event, but bowlers must compete in the first 3 to qualify for the ‘All Events’ prize. 4. Fees are $15 per man for the 4-man teams, doubles, singles plus an additional fee of $3 for the “all events” category. 5. Re-entries are allowed in the 2 or 4-man team events providing that at least half of the team members are different. Entrants bowling more than once will have their first scores used for the “All Events” award. 6. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with USBS rules except as specified. 7. Entrants shall use their highest previous year’s sanctioned average based on a minimum of 21 games or their current average based on a minimum of 21 games; if that current average is 10 pins or more higher than the previous year’s average. Bowlers without established averages shall be assigned an average of 150 unless another “reasonable” average can be otherwise confirmed. Team captains are responsible for the correctness and authenticity of averages in the individual team members. 8. Handicap will be calculated by determining 100% of the difference between each entrant’s average and 200 pins. Bowlers averaging above 200; bowl scratch. 9. Bowlers are responsible for the accuracy of submitted averages. If the submitted average results in a bowler receiving an unwarranted handicap advantage then the bowler will be disqualified. If the submitted average is higher than required by Rule No. 7 above, then results will be calculated based on the submitted averages. 10. For each event there will be at least one prize for each 10 entries or major fraction thereof. All of the prize fees portion of the entry fee will be paid out. 11. Bowlers are requested to appear 30 minutes before bowling start times. 12. Lanes will be assigned by lottery.
TOURNAMENT OFFICERS Name______________________________
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Bro. Gerald R. Dievendorf
Fellowship Committee – Bowling 59th Annual New York State Masonic Bowling Association Tournament
Prizes for the following events: 4-Man teams – Doubles – Singles – All Events (Enter one or all) Lake Street Lanes 10 Lake Street New Berlin, NY 13411 Phone (607) 847-8594
USBC Sanctioned
Handicap: 100% to 200% (Scratch over 200%) Prize ratio: at least one prize for each 10 entries. NON-MASONS ARE WELCOME TO BOWL IN THIS TOURNAMENT. Squad dates and times:
Mail full remittance to:
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Roger Chase 61 South Main Street New Berlin, NY 13411 607-488-4029
• •
Checks payable to: “NYS Masonic Bowling Association”
4-man Team events: September 21, 28, October 5 11 am & 2 pm each day Doubles events: September 20, 27, October 4 11 am & 2 pm each day Single events following Doubles event
$15 per man per team, doubles or singles event $2 per man for All Events (optional)
Office use:
Preferred bowling times for 4-man event:
Money Received: _____________________
Date: __________________________
Check No. ___________________________
Time: ___________________________
Put checks (√) in columns of the events that bowlers will participate in: Name
Lodge No.
Date of Birth
06-07 average
4-man team
Doubles
Singles
All Events
(Important: indicate the team members for doubles)
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Bro. Richard Wittholm
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee – Horseshoes
Our Fellowship and Family Committee, reported in the spring issue this year that we are trying to organize a horseshoe pitching tournament. Horseshoe pitching is a summer sport enjoyed at picnics, barbeques, and fairs, and not just relegated to a country or farm activity. Participation is enjoyed by men, women, and children, and does not entail expensive equipment, clothing, or fees to play. The rules, equipment, and court dimensions can be accessed on the internet at www.mastersgames.com or by E-mailing me Richard Witthohn at
[email protected]. The first State championship will take place at the annual Traubenfest sponsored by the Ninth Manhattan Masonic District at Tappan, NY on October 5th 2008. Each participating team will consist of at least one or two Masons, or one Mason and an immediate family member. Any Brother organizing the Horseshoes in their respective Districts, indicating their participants in the State Playoffs, must fill out the form below, and send it to me no later than September 15 We will accept only one team per Masonic District. We hope this will encourage the individual lodges to hold playoffs during the summer season, and all your champions meet at the Traubenfest for the State Championship. ***************************************************************************************** District_______________________ District Deputy Grand Master____________________________________ Brothers Name_____________________________________________________________________________ Lodge Number___________________ Lodge____________________________________________________ Street Address______________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________ State_____________ Zip___________________ Phone_________________________________ E-Mail_____________________________________________
Partner or Brother___________________________________________________________________________ Lodge Number (if applicable) ________ Lodge (if applicable)_______________________________________ Street Address______________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________ State_____________ Zip___________________ Phone_________________________________ E-Mail_____________________________________________
Bro. Gary Solberg
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee - Parades Parade
Date
Location
Contact Person David Locke
Masonic Position D.D.G.M.
Phone
E-Mail
July 4th Parade Canal Fest Parade Steuben Day Parade Columbus Day Parade Veterans Day Parade
7-4-08
Waterloo
315-585-6360
[email protected]
7-?-08
Bruce Brand
Bro.
716-839-3330
[email protected]
9-20-08
North Tonawanda N.Y.C.
Larry Wund
D.D.G.M.
845-225-4132
[email protected]
10-13-08
N.Y.C.
Biagio Valenti
G.S.B.
11-11-08
N.Y.C.
Robert L. Parry
Bro.
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[email protected] 718-781-1426
[email protected]
July 2008
Bro. Richard J. Arthur
[email protected]
Fellowship Committee – Golf
For the golfers out there, let’s get those golf outings planned. The new chairman, Brother Richard Arthur, has been active in the Masonic Golf Club for many years now and has decided to merge that club with the Fellowship Committee. Here is a Brother with almost 20 years experience in arranging golf outings waiting to help you make your outing a success. Since 1952 the “New York State Masonic Golf Association” has been holding a golf tournament in different cities around the State each year. From the Catskills to the Capital Region and Buffalo to Central NY golfers have enjoyed Masonic Fellowship on the links. Over the years they have tried different formats, and scheduled events at different times of the year to get the best possible turnout The Committee is made up of directors from all over New York State. They meet twice a year to assist one of the directors in scheduling the State Tournament in his area that year. They are lacking Directors in a few areas, Albany, St. Lawrence Region, Buffalo and NYC Area. The NYSMGA Tournament is held in a different area each year and they would like to expand into areas that they haven't been in a few years. The Spring meeting is in Syracuse because it is centrally located. The second is held at the tournament site after play. The MYSMGA welcomes anyone interested in becoming a member; especially from the areas that lack directors. They are looking for new Directors from the Thousand Island Region, The Capital District, Utica-Oneonta Region, Catskills and NY City area. They would like to have representation from all over the state and expand into new areas where they can schedule tournaments each year. They meet twice a year, in the spring in Syracuse and the fall at the course that they will be playing at the following year. Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Bro. Richard Arthur at 315-463-1565 and he will send you an application. The NYSMGA have a two-day weekend planned. Friday for a Directors’ Scramble with fun twists during the round and Saturday for the tournament with Callaway scoring. Non-Masons are allowed to play as well; they are requesting that there be at least one mason per foursome. Women are welcome and compete only against other women but can play with the men in a foursome. This year, the Tournament will be at Woodgate Pines (not too far from Boonville, NY) on July 25th & 26th. The cost is $65.00 per person, which includes golf, cart, prizes and dinner after the tournament on Saturday. If you are interested in playing in the Scramble or Tournament you can go to the Grand Lodge web site under the Fellowship and Family Involvement Committee and down load the forms. Brother Richard Arthur is waiting to help you promote your golf outing. If you are a first time planner, here is a small guide in planning your outing. If you have more questions, please give this Brother a call for their assistance. 1 - The most people you should have in a golf outing is 144, which will consist of 2 groups of 4 on each of the 18 holes with a shotgun start. Every hole would have an A group and a B group. When the outing starts everyone goes to their assigned hole # and starts at the same time. The A group would go first and once they are done the B group would go. Every golf course varies on how many people they require in order to shut down the course just for you. If you do not have enough to get the entire course you can just book a section of tee times depending on how many players you have. You should always put 4 people in a group with 2 people per golf cart. 2 - Usually the golf course that you are going to will set up a location near the course and have breakfast in the morning and lunch after the round with beverages if you would like and you have enough people. They will tell you what the fee would be. At most outings shirts or hats are given to each player with this cost being included in the amount charged to each person to play in the outing. Usually a sleeve of balls or other small giveaways are included. A ticket is also given for a drink and a hot dog or hamburger during the round. 3 - You will also need to decide what type of prizes to announce at the end. Normally there is one for Best score, longest drive on a designated hole, and you would pick 2 par 3 holes and give a prize for the closest to the pin on each hole. An idea that works well is to get some donated golf items for prizes or buy some gifts and do a raffle after each round. 4 - The round of golf should not take more than 5-6 hours depending on how many people you have. If you are taking over the course make sure you find out how much time the course gives you. If you take too long they may charge you extra which can become very costly.
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Fellowship Committee – West Point
Bro. Ronald Stoveland
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Grand Master's Day at West Point Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tentative Events Scheduled Masons’ parking at South Dock Parking Area $10.00 per car in advance – designated by PAID LOT PASS ONLY 9:00 AM: Masonic Memorial Service at Hudson River location 10:00 AM or 3 hours before game : Parade of Cadets on the Plain LUNCH The Grand Lodge will provide a tent, table and chairs for the Brethren, Ladies & Family to use. In addition there will be a $11.00 per person for Coffee & Donuts in AM, Bar B-Q of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, iced tea before the game and/or after the game. Football Game: Army vs Eastern Michigan University – at Michie Stadium ($31.00 per ticket) Shuttle Bus Service Available To and From Masonic Parking Area at South Dock and the Various Sites above at NO Charge. ********************************************************************************************************************
Coupon GRAND MASTERS DAY AT WEST POINT TICKET ORDER FORM SEND TO: Ronald “Hank” Stoveland 3 Austin Court , Monroe , NY 10950-2301, e-mail:
[email protected] Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________ Lodge and District: _________________________ Enclosed is my check made payable to: MASONIC SPECIAL EVENTS in the amount of $________ .00 for ________ tickets at ($31.00 ea.) for the Army football game on October 11, 2008, and $ ________.00 for meal tickets and $________.00 for South Dock parking pass(es) ($10.00 per car) Please send paid gate pass(es) for ________ vehicle(s), food and game tickets to the above address. Please allow extra time to get into the stadium for security checks, PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL TICKET ORDERS WITH CHECKS MADE OUT TO: MASONIC SPECIAL EVENTS ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
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Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL)
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Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL)
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Order of the Eastern Star The Eastern Star is holding their annual state wide Golf Outing on Friday July 25th, 7:30 a.m. shot gun start, at Hidden Valley Golf Course, Whitesboro, N.Y. The cost is $50, which includes green fees, your cart, lunch & give-a-ways. If anyone is interested they can contact me at (516) 353-2566 or
[email protected] Many Thanks. Nancy Antonius
From Whose Bourne… We regret to learn of the passing of RW Brother Harry Diven, a Past District Deputy Grand Master and former member of the Grand Lodge Finance Committee. We regret to inform you of the passing of Bishop Victorino De Castro Sr., father of SK Vic DeCastro. It is with deep sympathy that we express our sincerest condolences to the DeCastro family. We have known Bishop Victorino as a man Of God. We could just imagine that a feast is going on in heaven to welcome our bishop and the words will echo "WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT, ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THE LORD." It is my sad duty to report the passing of RW Walter (rosie) O’Grady. A Masonic Funeral Service was conducted DENTON, TX -- Daniel Michael Henry, 27, beloved son of VW John David Henry, AGL/ Hudson-Champlain Region passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008. It is with regret that we announce the death of Elda V. Snow, 94, Hermon, mother of D. Edward Snow, Hermon (DDGM 1st St. Lawrence District, on Friday July 18th. We are saddened by the passing of W. Bob Oliveri's father, SEBASTIAN on Tuesday July 22.
Sickness & Distress RW George Peter, Grand Historican – Emeritus, is in the hospital due to kidney an infection and a blocked kidney with gout in his feet. He is also anemic .
Our Grand Chaplain, RW Brother Herbert Groce, has been undergoing treatment in the hospital for several health conditions over the past couple of months. He is in good spirits and the treatments are helping. You may contact or send get well greetings to RW Bro. Groce as follows: E-mail:
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Sickness & Distress RW Wayne Carrington, a Past Trustee of the Masonic Hall and Home, is at home in Oneonta following a recent hospitalization for a coronary brought on by pneumonia. He is still taking oxygen but is progressing nicely on his rehab regimen. Cards can be sent to: Wayne Carrington One Brigham Road Onenonta, NY 13820-4627 Bro. Dennis Januchowski, Commander-in-Chief of the Valley of Buffalo is home following a short stay at the hospital. Past Commander-in-Chief, Illustrious Richard Loring, will be admitted to Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo today. He has a tumor on his pitutary gland and 2 aneurysms in his brain. Keep the prayers going. Walter Moore,PDDGM - 5th Manhattan, Coordinator with Toys for Tots is back home following an ER visit in which it was determined that he had Gout and Cellulitis in the left foot. These ailments are a by-product of the first stages of Dialysis. He is in great spirit and ready to go in September. The Brothers are thanked for all their attention and prayers. W Brother David Hosking has been accepted as a candidate for a bone marrow transplant in Nashville, Tenn. He will be leaving again for Nashville around the 9th of August. The procedure will begin on or shortly after August 11th. He will be down there 4 to 8 weeks, depending on circumstance. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee has been real helpful with guys taking turns checking in on him for friendship and moral support while he was down there.
Please keep all these Brothers and their families in your prayers.
Around The State Handing the Gavel of Authority to a new Worshipful Master ... Before a cheering assemblage of close to 100 Masons, Ladies, family members and other guests, Worshipful William Sohni was installed as the Master of Joseph WarrenGothic Lodge No 934 F & AM, Seventh Manhattan District, for 2008 - 2009, in traditional ceremonies in the beautiful Renaissance Room of Masonic Hall in NYC in June. Here the new Worshipful Master Bill Sohni (second from right) receives the Master's gavel of authority from Installing Master RW Ronald J. Steiner (left), while RW Gilbert Savitzky (second from left), Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York, and RW Harold H. Halper (right) look on.
W Bill Sohni is a very familiar face in and around Masonic Hall in NYC as he is, and has been for a number of years, one of the corps of volunteer tour guides at our world famed home of Masonry in New York State. Page 44
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Around The State Greetings my Brothers My goal this year as the Commander of the Grand Post is to insure a flag presentation to as many open Lodge functions and D.D.G.M. Official visits as possible. I am looking for your help and assistance to spread the word out to all the Lodges to seek out all the War Veteran Masons to join their District Post and if a District does not have a Post, the District Deputy should contact me, the Commander of the Grand Post or the Adjutant Gen and we will Charter a new Post for your District. The only requirement is that the Charter members should be a member in good standing with a Lodge in the State of NY and be a War Veteran. I am looking forward to working with you in this very important undertaking. With your help we can have a Post in every district, spreading patriotism, respect for the men and women serving our country and spreading good will to all of our Lodges and Communities across the State. A Post in your District will act as a strong right arm to the District Deputies in all Districts, Presenting our flag will bring honor and dignity to the office of the District Deputy Grand Master in all official visits, Patriotic Celebrations and other Lodge Ceremonies. May God bless our Troops for our freedom, God bless our Fraternity, God bless the Veterans and may God bless Our United States of America. With fraternal regards. Eustace G. Kiriakos Commander General #################################################################################### RW Brother Thomas Wilder, Administrative Assistant at the Office of the Grand Secretary, has landed a role in the off-off Broadway play "The Fantasticks". Tom will play the part of Hucklebee, the boy's father, at The Stage Theatre located next to the Long Island Railroad Station, in Merrick, NY. It will run from August 16th through September 14, 2008. A special night will be set aside for Masonic Family Night at the Theatre.
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Around The State Chancellor Walworth Lodge # 271 Free and Accepted Masons Cordially and Fraternally Ask that you Join us for the
Public Re Presentation of The Right Worshipful Nicholas Panariello Grand Sword Bearer Grand Lodge State of New York October 28th, 2008 At 7:00 PM Collation to Follow Doric Room 8th Floor of the Grand Lodge 71 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 R.S.V.P. October 6th, 2008 R:. W:. Edward Weigert (718)-375-6200
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Around The State Service City Geba Lodge No. 1009 Free & Accepted Masons Most Cordially & Fraternally Invites You , Your Masonic Friends & Family to Attend The Public Presentation for
R∴W∴Lawrence J. Hammel, Jr.
Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Mato Grosso Do Sul Near the Grand Lodge of The State of New York to be held at ADVANCE MASONIC TEMPLE 21-14 30th Avenue Long Island City, N.Y. 11102 on Wednesday Evening, November 5th 2008 Reception of Delegations at 7:45 P.M. OFFICERS DRESS: FORMAL PAST MASTERS: FORMAL - APRONS & JEWELS
Dinner 6:30 PM By Reservation Only RSVP to Master or Secretary by 10/27 REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
W Louis Leone Master
RW Lawrence J. Hammel, Jr. Secretary
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Lodge Services The sources listed below are available through Lodge Services
Medal for Fifty Years of Service to the Craft 24 Inch Gauge Compleat Master
$15.00 $45.00 $12.50
LDC-8 Course - includes course, pin & certificate Lodge System of Masonic Education LSOME (five part book) Lodge System of Masonic Education LSOME (four part book) The Craft and Its Symbols by Allen E. Roberts Masonic Memorial Service incl. Officiant's Guide Masonic Graveside Service incl. Officiant's Guide Masonic Development Course (MDC)
$25.00 3 for $10.00 or $4.00 each 4 for $10.00 or $3.00 each 3 for $20.00 or $7.50 each $4.00 $2.00 $20.00
Both for $9.00 Both for $5.00
The forms listed below are available from the Youth Committee or through your District Deputy Grand Master.
Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award Douglas MacArthur Award for Exemplary Service to Youth Eagle Scout Nomination Form Frank M. Totten Essay Contest 2009 Girl Scout Gold Award Certificate Application Service to Youth Nomination Form
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