Conferral Pennsylvania DeMolay

Legion of Honor Conferral Team
Commanders in the East
Rick S. Freedman
Russell W. Baker
Jay W. Smith
Commander in the West
Edward J. Stumm
Commander in the South
J. Michael Larkin
Grand Marshal
Lee L. Cram, Jr.
Grand Chaplain
Gregory M. Schaeffer
Grand Herald
Seth C. Anthony
Preceptors
1st ~ Bro. Evan Crawford
2nd ~ Bro. Jacob Beers, ST
3rd ~ Bro. Anthony Trento, SScr
4th ~ Bro. Adam Pritchard, SSC
5th ~ Bro. Eric Dye, SJC
6th ~ Bro. Isaac Holtzer, SMC
7th ~ Bro. Lorenzo Rodriguez, DMSC
Legion of Honor
The Legion of Honor is the highest honor that
can be conferred upon a Senior DeMolay or
Master Mason by DeMolay International.
The Active Legion of Honor is conferred upon Senior DeMolays who are at least 25
years old and have demonstrated outstanding
leadership in some field of endeavor or
success in their fraternal life. It is denoted
by the red cordon.
The Honorary Legion of Honor is conferred
upon Master Masons who are over 30 years
of age and were never in DeMolay. These
recipients have performed unusual and
meritorious service on behalf of the Order
or have evidenced a spirit of cooperation
and appreciation for DeMolay. It is denoted
by the white cordon.
Each Chapter in Pennsylvania is permitted
to make recommendations to the Executive
Officer for the honor. He then submits his
nominations to DeMolay International at its
annual session, and that body must
unanimously approve them.
The Obligatory Day of the Legionnaire is
March 18th to commemorate the day in 1314
when Jacques DeMolay was burned at the
stake, becoming a martyr and exemplar
of fidelity and toleration.
Pennsylvania DeMolay
Conferral
of the
Legion of
Honor
Masonic Temple
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
October 19, 2014
2:30 PM
"Dad" Thomas R. Labagh
Executive Officer
Bro. Isaac W. Holtzer
80th State Master Councilor
Active Legionnaire Designates
Active Legionnaire Designates (Cont.)
Honorary Legionnaire Designates
Bro. Dupee, a Senior DeMolay from the former North
Penn Chapter, has distinguished himself as a leader in the
Masonic Fraternity and beyond, having served as the presiding officer of dozens of organizations including his
home Lodge, Shiloh No. 558 in Landsdale, PA. Recently,
he completed a term as Grand Master General for the
Convent General of the Knights York Cross of Honor,
where his efforts in fundraising for cancer research were
very successful. He is employed as an Attorney.
“Dad” Settlemyer is an Advisor for Carlisle Chapter in Carlisle, PA. He is a Past Master Councilor and holds the Degree of Chevalier. Active in many Masonic organizations, he
has served as the presiding officer of several bodies including two terms as Worshipful Master of Cumberland Star
Lodge No. 197. He is employed by Delta Dental as a manager.
A three time Past Master of Howell Lodge No. 405, Bro.
Dukeman is currently serving as the District Deputy Grand
Master for the 5th Masonic District. A ritualist at heart, Gary
previously served as the Principal Instructor for the School
of Instruction and continues to teach the ritual in his free
time. He is currently self employed, owning an automotive
shop, which allows him to indulge in his true love—restoring
classic Chevy Corvettes.
Matthew D. Dupee
Christopher M. Fry
“Dad” Fry is the current Chapter Chairman of Elizabethtown Chapter in Elizabethtown, PA. As a Past Master
Councilor of that Chapter, he earned several honors and
recognitions including the Degree of Chevalier and the
Distinguished Service Award. He also served as an Elected State Officer for PA DeMolay. He is a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 and is employed by Verizon as a Technical Supervisor.
Jay M. Laser
A Senior DeMolay of Riverside Chapter, in Wrightsville,
PA, and a member of Ephrata Lodge No. 665 in Ephrata,
PA, Bro. Laser has spent his life serving the youth of the
Commonwealth via the Boy Scouts of America and the
Masonic Fraternity. He is a member of several Masonic
bodies and recently completed a term as the President of
the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Oriental Band Association. He is
employed as a Bailiff for the Lancaster County Courts.
Robert R. Nye
Bro. Nye has a record of service well known to Pennsylvania DeMolay. A Past Master Councilor, Chevalier, and Distinguished Service Award recipient of Elizabethtown Chapter, in Elizabethtown, PA, he would go on to serve PA DeMolay as our 62nd State Master Councilor in 1996 - ‘97.
Bobby, as he is better known, is a member of Abraham C.
Treichler Lodge No. 682. He is currently employed by the
PA House Republican Committee as a consultant.
Timothy R. Settlemyer
Gary J. Dukeman
Brian K. Shaffer
“Dad” Shaffer is a Past Master Councilor and Chevalier of
Carlisle Chapter, in Carlisle, PA. Following his Chapter service, he lead the state as the 51st State Master Councilor of
Pennsylvania DeMolay in 1985 - ’86. He continues to be
active with Pennsylvania DeMolay as the Director of Ritual.
He is a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682
and is employed as a salesman.
Steven J. Smith
A Chevalier and Past Master Councilor of Lancaster Chapter, Bro. Smith distinguished himself as the 58th State Master Councilor of Pennsylvania DeMolay in 1992 - ’93. Continuing this tradition of service, he is a Past Master of Ashara - Casiphia Lodge No. 551 and District Youth Chairman
for the First Masonic District. Steve was honored to serve
as Grand Sword Bearer for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania under the administration of Bro. Jay W. Smith, who is
better known to Steve as “Dad.” He is currently employed
as the Chief Estimator for Horst Construction.
David A. McDade
David is a member of Prince Edwin - Spring Creek Lodge
No. 486 in Middletown, PA, but is probably best known for
his service as the Grand Tall Cedar of Harrisburg Forest No.
43, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. A strong supporter of Pilgrim
Chapter, in Harrisburg, he is also involved with the local
Red Cross in their animal assisted therapy program. He is
employed with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in
the information technology division.
Jerry J. Hamilton
Jerry is a well known face to many Pennsylvania Freemasons, having a long and distinguished Masonic career, starting with Southampton - Radiant Star Lodge No. 806, where
he is a Past Master. Sir Knight Hamilton is a Past Grand
Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar
of Pennsylvania and is an active supporter of Templary in
the Commonwealth. He is also known for his support of the
Masonic Youth, having assisted PA DeMolay by portraying
its founder “Dad” Ralph C. Minehart. Jerry is happily retired,
having previously been employed in the automobile industry
as a sales professional.
William F. Harner
“Dad” Harner is the Chairman of the Advisory Council for
Northeast Chapter in Philadelphia, PA. He is a Past Master
of Tacony Lodge No. 600 and has served on the Masonic
Temple Association for the Tacony Masonic Center. He is
currently employed by Da Vita as a biomedical technician.