September 2013 - Scottish Rite

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ERIE, PA., Fall 2013
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE VALLEY OF ERIE, A.A.S.R.
VALLEY OF ERIE CONGRATULATES
DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS
Ill. William L. McCarrier, 33˚, Deputy for Pennsylvania (center) is
pictured here with the Valley of Erie’s newly coroneted 33rd Degree
Honorary members, Ill. John H. Daneri, 33˚ (left) and Ill. Richard
B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33˚ (right). The ceremony was held at the Warner
Theater in Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2013, at the annual
meeting of the Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. A contingent from the Valley of
Erie enjoyed excellent degree work in addition to the sights and
restaurants of Washington, D.C. Being coroneted as a Thirty-third
degree mason is an honor that is bestowed upon a member who has
exhibited exceptional knowledge, passion, and sacrifice to his craft. Ill.
Brother Daneri is currently serving as Orator for the Erie Consistory,
and Ill. Brother Elberfeld is the Secretary of the Valley of Erie.
Bro. Paul J. Gornall, 32˚, MSA received the Meritorious Service Award at the
Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation meeting held in Hershey, PA in July. The MSA is
conferred upon a member of the Rite who has attained the 32nd degree and by reason
of meritorious service of a Masonic character is deemed worthy of such recognition.
Paul joins twenty-seven members of the Valley of Erie who have also received the
Meritorious Service Award, including his brother Robert D. Gornall, Jr.
Ill. Michael A. Koncewicz, 33˚, MSA, is also to be congratulated on receiving the York
Rite Order of the Purple Cross for service to Masonry, Christianity and Community this
summer. He and his wife recently returned from an exciting tour which included visits to
Italy, Spain, Greece, and Turkey.
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VALLEY OF ERIE
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
✓ Valley of Erie Hospitaler Fund
Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33°, Secretary
4701 Old Zuck Road
P.O. Box 9007, Erie, PA 16505
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Sprig of Acacia
These beloved Brethren have
recently been called Home.
✓ Compass Reading Center for Children
✓ Scholarship Foundation of Erie Scottish Rite
Your generous donations make a real difference in the lives of local people.
Erie Scottish Rite Cherishes Memory
of a Beloved Illustrious Brother
Bro. George A. Hulsinger, 32°
Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R June 14, 2003
Died June 2, 2013
A Member of Lawrence Lodge
No. 708 F. & A.M.
Erie, Pa.
Bro. John G. Shoop, 32°
Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 25, 1964
Died August 14, 2013
A Member of
Perry-Keystone Lodge
No. 392 F. & A.M.
Erie, Pa.
Ill. Lewis L. Lamb, III, 33˚, MSA
Initiated April 26, 1985
MSA received 2003
Coroneted 2009
Died August 21, 2013
A Member of Lawrence Lodge No. 708
Erie, Pa.
ATTENTION: BY-LAWS REVIEW AND APPROVAL
The By-Laws of the Valley of Erie Scottish Rite have been formally reviewed and the revisions were approved by the
Trustees and Executive Board in September. They will be voted upon at the October Stated meeting. Anyone wishing
to obtain a copy of the revised By-Laws may request one from the office. Call 835-0432 or email eriescottishrite@
gmail.com.
“SPES MEA IN DEO EST”
My hope is in God.
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From the Desk of the Commander-in-Chief
Greetings to all the Officers and Members of the Valley of Erie!
As Commander-In-Chief I would like to congratulate Brothers Michael L. Dedad, 32˚,
Thrice Potent Master, David L. Langdon, 32˚, Sovereign Prince and Gerald J. Longo, 32˚,
Most Wise Master. I am looking forward to working with this leadership team as we move
the Valley of Erie further into the 21st century and promote our core values; reverence for
God, justice, toleration, devotion to country, service to humanity, and integrity as taught in
our degrees.
I would also like to congratulate Bro. Paul J. Gornall, 32˚, on receiving his MSA and
John “Jack” Daneri and Richard Elberfeld, our new Thirty-thirds.
Please try to attend the Masonic One Day Class at the Masonic Temple on October 26th, where we will present
the 4th Degree to new candidates. All members are encouraged to enjoy our Fall Reunion at the Scottish Rite
Building on November 2nd, and November 5th. Petitions are being accepted now through November 2nd.
I hope to see you at our next Stated meeting October 1st at 7:30 p.m. hosted by the Erie Princes of Jerusalem,
Bro David Langdon, 32˚, Sovereign Prince.
Fraternally and Sincerely,
Russell K. McKinsey, Commander-In-Chief
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite
2013-2014 OFFICERS
TO SERVE ALL BODIES
* Ill. Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
* Bro. Paul J. Gornall, 32˚, MSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
* Ill. Eric M. Marshall, 33˚, MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hospitaler
* Ill. William R. Cunningham, 33˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee (Term 5/15)
* Ill. Eric M. Marshall, 33˚, MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee (Term 5/15)
* Ill. Michael A. Koncewicz, 33˚, MSA. . . . . . . . . . Trustee (Term 5/17)
* Ill. James H. Richardson, 33˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee (Term 5/17)
Bro. Robert D. Gornall, 32˚, MSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Work
Bro. David J. Roberts, 32˚, MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler
TO SERVE ERIE CONSISTORY, 32˚
* Bro. Russell K. McKinsey, 32˚, MSA . . . . . . . . Commander-in-Chief
* Ill. Lyell P. Cook, 33˚, MSA. . . . . . . . . . . 1st Lieutenant Commander
* Bro. Robert D. Gornall, Jr., 32˚, MSA. . . 2nd Lieutenant Commander
Ill. John H. Daneri, 33˚, MSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orator
Bro. James M. Bowers, 32˚, MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancellor
Bro. Bernard D. Hanmore, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies
Ill. James A. Marvin, 33˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineer & Seneschal
Bro. Roger A. Kuntz, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard
TO SERVE ERIE COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16˚
* Bro. David L. Langdon, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sovereign Prince
* Bro. John D. Karr, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Priest
* Bro. Frank A. Semelka, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden
* Bro. Larry K. Higgins, II, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden
Bro. David J. Lasher, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies
Bro. Tom D. Watson, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Entrance
TO SERVE PRESQUE ISLE LODGE OF PERFECTION, 14˚
* Bro. Michael L. DeDad, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thrice Potent Master
* Bro. Robert A. Oakley, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Master
* Bro. Norman A. Schlosser, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden
* Bro. Gary A. Vrenna, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden
Bro. Robert R. Schofield, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies
* Elected Positions
TO SERVE ERIE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX, 18˚
* Bro. Gerald J. Longo, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Most Wise Master
* Bro. Eric G. Olsen, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden
* Bro. Peter M. Kraus, 32˚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden
Bro. Steven M. Smith, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orator
Bro. Harold G. Fried, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies
Bro. James I. Sharpless, 32˚ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard
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BICENTENNIAL FALL
REUNION SCHEDULE
For Conferral of Degrees
Scottish Rite Building
4701 Old Zuck Road
Erie, Pa. 16506
Hosted by Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Bodies
v Erie Consistory, 32˚
v Erie Chapter of Rose Croix, 18˚
v Erie Princes of Jerusalem, 16˚
v Presque Isle Lodge of Perfection, 14˚
Degree Schedule
Sat. Oct. 26th
8:30 a.m.
Sat. Nov. 2nd
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Tues. Nov. 5th
7:30 p.m.
Masonic One Day Class at Masonic Temple 8th & Peach
Conferral of 4th Degree Master Traveler (on screen)
Registration, Coffee, Donuts
Welcome and Introductions
Conferral of 6th Degree
Master of the Brazen Serpent (on screen)
Conferral of the 16th Degree
Prince of Jerusalem
Conferral of 18th Degree
Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M.
Stated Meeting and
Conferral of 31st Degree Knight Aspirant
Conferral of 32nd Degree Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
v Petitions Welcome – Blank petitions can be mailed to you! – call 835-0432.
v Members of the Scottish Rite NMJ with current dues cards shall be admitted.
v Passports will be stamped at the end of each day.
v Dress for non-officers: Coat and Tie
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Scholarship Awards Total
$62,260.00 for Local Students
Senator Jane M. Earll gave the keynote address on June 4, 2013 as the Scholarship Foundation of the Erie Scottish Rite
awarded scholarships to deserving students from Erie and Crawford Counties. The Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit
corporation whose mission is to encourage the pursuit of higher education for local students. It was established in 1980 and
has been generously supported by 32˚ and 33˚ Scottish Rite Masons ever since. Officers of the Scholarship Foundation are:
President R. Perrin Baker, Vice President Merle E. Wood, Secretary John H. Daneri, Treasurer Michael A. Koncewicz, and
Trustees: William R. Cunningham, Kim W. Jeffreys, Eric M. Marshall, and Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr.
Students Receiving Scholarships for the 2013-14 school year are listed below:
Chelsea Benninger
Samantha Blasco
Margaret Bowers
Jeffrey Buck
Brandon Carr
Trevor Chrispen
Stephen Cox
Amanda Dillen
Jillian Dunn
Jenny Eriksson
Alexis Fitzsimmons
Heather Gloskey
Henry Herbol
Matthew Hewston
Caitlin Hollarn
Cody Houck
Amy Johnson
Joshua Karr
Jeremy Kauffman
Benjamin Kirik
Benjamin Kuntz
Julie Laird
Jordan LaRiccia
Nicholas Latta
Abbott Scholarships
Awarded
Honorable William R. Cunningham
presented Supreme Council Leon M. Abbot
Scholarships to three deserving college
students. Erin N. Brockett, who attends
Allegheny College, Holly C. Prokopovich,
an Edinboro University student, and Nathan
G. Twichel, attending Rochester Institute of
Technology, received Abbott Scholarships
to assist them in continuing their education.
The Abbott Scholarships are distributed
through the Pennsylvania Council of
Deliberation for Scottish Rite Masons.
Mallory Lawson
Malorie Levis
Cody Lippert
Kathryn Manno
Noah Marvin
Lucas Mattson
Loryn Mazurik
Joseph Noonan
Andrea Nye
Justin Pallmer
Jordyn Payne
Emily Pfendler
Bobbi Jo Roberts
Thomas Sharp
Taylor Shaw
Jamie Siegel
Justin Smialek
Matthew Stearns
Sarah Sternby
Graham Stewart
Janelle Therasse
Julie Thomas
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COMPASS READING CENTER
Navigating multisensory learning
for Northwest PA Children with Dyslexia
It’s back to school time for children at the Compass Reading Center located in the Scottish Rite Building on
Old Zuck Road. Director Tammy L. Hayes reports that the tutoring center is off to a good start to the school year.
Partially supported by the Erie Scottish Rite, Compass Reading Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to
helping children with dyslexia and specific reading disabilities achieve academic and classroom success. Currently
tutoring fifteen students two times per week, the Center is always accepting applications for enrollment.
Please visit their new website at www.compassreadingcenter.org to find out more about dyslexia and what
can be done to help the 15% or more of people who struggle with it daily.
Michael A. Koncewicz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Compass Reading Center, sends best wishes and
thanks to the following individuals who gave generously in the past year. Your generosity has been life changing!
Yvonne D. Atkinson
John B. Austin
Barber Center Employees
Drew A. Bartell
Paul M. Belosh
Elizabeth Best
Jack P. Bock, II
James M. Bowers
Christine C. Braine
Thomas J. Braine, Jr.
Mark Brockett
Howard K. Bruce
Burton Funeral Homes
Daniel E. Cabanillas
Hon.William R. Cunningham
Richard H. Curtiss
John H. Daneri
Richard A. DeArment, Sr.
David A. Dows
Jessica E. Dows
Michael E. Dows
Daniel A. Durst
B. Scott Eaton
Tina Edwards
Robert A. Evans
Frank P. Ferraro
Harold G. Fried, Jr.
John W. Frombach
Dr. David Fulford
Louise Garrelts
Gary Gastemire
James Gleason
Edward M. Goellner
Kelli M. Goellner
M. Fletcher Gornall
Paul J. Gornall
Gridley Chapter 324 O.E.S.
Penny Guild
Robert J. Haught
Tammy Hayes
James O. Heidecker
Karin A. Hill
Carl Holmes, Sr.
David P. Holmstrom
John W. Huff
Guy W. Jacobs, Jr.
Kim W. Jeffreys
Leon R. Johnson
Douglas J. Kendzior
Vircel R. Kimmy, Jr.
Michael A. Koncewicz
Peter Kraus
Richard D. Krause
Roger A. Kuntz
Valerie A. Kuntz
Linda M. Kurytnak
Dr. William D. Lamberton
David J. Lasher
Richard E. Lee
John K. LeGuard
Donald M. Leslie
Mark T. Lewis
John A. Lilley
Eric M. Marshall
Bonnie Marshall
Nancy A. Mattson
Harvey D. McClure
Jeffrey A. Miller
Wayne H. Morris
Robert A. Oakley
Dr. Glenn W. Olsen
Nathaniel Overton
Chris T. Panitzke
Arbard E. Pearson
James H. Richardson, Jr.
Timothy A. Rocco
Phineas R. Rudolph
William Shannon
Patricia Shelander
Charles P. Sheldon
Robert Sidor
Paul A. Sieber
Raymond E. Smith
James A. Stephenson
Nancy J. Taraszki
Timothy N. Thompson
Virginia Titus
Myron D. Vogt
Dennis L. Webber
Len Weidner
West Co. Shrine Club
Gary A. Whitehead
Frank A. Wieser
Neal E. Williams
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UPCOMING FALL EVENTS
Unless otherwise stated, all events held at:
Erie Scottish Rite Building, McClure Hall
4701 Old Zuck Road, Erie, PA 16506
Tues., October 1, 2013
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Stated Meeting 7:30 pm
Erie Princes of Jerusalem presiding.
Executive Board Meeting at 6 pm.
Sat., October 26, 2013
Masonic One Day Class at Masonic Temple 8:30 am
Scottish Rite Initiation begins with 4th Degree at this event.
Sat., November 2, 2013 Erie Scottish Rite Reunion Degrees 6, 16 and 18
8:30 am Coffee and Breakfast Snacks. Degrees begin at 9 am.
Passports will be stamped.
Tues., November 5, 2013 Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Stated Meeting 7:30 pm
Degrees 31 & 32 presented. Erie Consistory presiding.
Executive Meeting at 6 pm. Passports will be stamped.
Thurs., Nov. 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving! Give thanks with your loved ones.
Tues., December 3, 2013
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Stated Meeting 7:30 pm
Program: Honoring 50 plus year members.
Erie Chapter of Rose Croix presiding.
Executive Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
Wed., December 4, 2013 Christmas Cookie distribution kicks off today!
DUES AND DUES CARDS
Frequently Asked Question: I paid my dues but did not
receive a dues card…why not?
Answer: Scottish Rite Dues cards are permanent now. They
are hard plastic like a credit card. Regular cards are grey
in color and Life member cards are gold. You should have
received one of these in 2011 or 2012. If you absolutely cannot find yours,
please notify the office by calling 835-0432, so we can order you a new one.
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The light of Freemasonry is brightened when Brethren explore the meaning of the degrees of the
Scottish Rite. The degree allegories represent the flaws of man and offer a moral prescription
which begins with faith in God and love for fellow man. Other core values that come together in
the mosaic of Scottish Rite Freemasonry are respect for justice, personal integrity, devotion to
country, and service to humanity through enactment of charity.
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TIME VALUE
MEETING NOTICE
STATED MEETING OF
PRESQUE ISLE LODGE OF PERFECTION, 14˚
ERIE COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16˚
ERIE CHAPTER ROSE CROIX, 18˚
ERIE CONSISTORY, 32˚
Will be held in joint session at:
Valley of Erie Scottish Rite Building
McClure Hall at 7:30 p.m.
4701 Old Zuck Road, Erie, PA
on
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all current
members of the Rite. Officers of Erie Princes of Jerusalem,
16˚ will conduct the meeting: David L. Langdon, 32˚, Sovereign
Prince, John D. Karr, 32˚, High Priest, Frank A. Semelka, 32˚,
Senior Warden, Larry K. Higgins, II, 32˚, Junior Warden, David
J. Lasher, 32˚, Master of Ceremonies, Tom D. Watson, 32˚,
Master of Entrance. Stated meeting to include Action on By-Laws
Revision.
By Order of:
Bro. Michael L. DeDad, 32˚, Thrice Potent Master
Bro. David L. Langdon, 32˚, Sovereign Prince
Bro. Gerald J. Longo, 32˚, Most Wise Master
Bro. Russell K. McKinsey, 32˚, MSA, Commander in Chief
Attest:
Ill. Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33˚, Secretary
Refreshments to Follow