Excelsior Scottish Rite Bodies • Valley of Southern New Jersey

This notice was placed in the mail June 16

Our Vision “We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members.”

Volume 57, Number 1June 2015

JUNE BARBEQUEThe Triumphant Return of The Bob Campanell Band

The Annual June Barbeque will be held here inCollingswood at our Grand Ballroom on Friday, June 26th.It will feature the long anticipated return of Lumpy’sBarbeque food and the triumphant return of the BobCampanell Band to provide live music.

Singer, songwriter, Bob Campanell played his first gig inSeptember of 1965 in Runnemede, NJ, where he grew up.As early as 1970 he was performing his own music in concert opposite groups like theMonkees, Grass Roots and Jay and the Americans. Bob and his early bands, The Upper Hand and Dragonwyckplayed the Jersey Shore at The Dunes, Bay Shores Tony Mart’s, Steel Pier and the NJ State Fair. He appeared onthe teen TV show “Aquarama” performing his first record “Chasing Rainbows” in 1968.

In 1976 Bob and his band, The Shakes, moved to Asbury Park, NJ where they became the house band at thelegendary Stone Pony. For the next five years he shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band,Meatloaf, Bo Diddley, Cheap Trick, Sam & Dave, Jack Bruce and South Side Johnny to name a few. A youngman by the name of Jon Bon Jovi opened for Bob and in a recent interview said that Bob was one of the artiststhat impressed him most while growing up.

Lumpy’s Barbeque catered their first dinner for us last June and made such a strong impressive debut thatwe are honored to have them back this year. Not too many changes to the menu this time, but why mess withsuccess.

And even though this dinner will be held in our elegant Ballroom with the usual fine refreshments, it is aCASUAL night. The only business will be the presentation of scholarships to some very worthy students.Details on the menu, and how to make a reservation, are on page 4.

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THE OFFICERS WHO SERVE ALL THE BODIES OF THE VALLEY; (Standing, l to r)Stephen R. Miller, 33°, Deputy’s Representative for the Valley; James M. Corbett,MSA, Tyler & Sentinel; David A. Dorworth, 33°, Hospitaler; David J. Herman Jr., 33°,Secretary; Gene Fricks, 33°, Treasurer

The June Dinner will be on Friday, June 26. Social Period5:45pm, Dinner 6:30pm. The dinner will be hosted by all the bod-ies of the Valley of Southern New Jersey. (See page 4 for infor-mation to make a reservation.)

At the June dinner we will be introducing the 2015 recipients of theAbbott Scholarship Grants from Supreme Council. These are stu-dents who are children and grandchildren of the members of ourValley. We will also introduce the new recipients of the Winston E.Parker Scholarship. This 4-year scholarship is unique to our Valley,and is for the children of Masons living in South Jersey who arestudying Forestry, Horticulture or Medicine.

The next Business Meeting will take place on September9th, 2015. It will be held in the Tarpy Conference Room at theScottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ08107. Please note that this is the second Wednesday ofSeptember.

By Order of:THE PRESIDING OFFICERS

C A L L T O M E E T I N G

Please send us your email address! valleyofsnj@comcast.net

Attest: DAVID J. HERMAN, JR., 33°Secretary

THE JROTC AWARDOn Tuesday, May 5th John R. Bradshaw, 32°, MSA presented

the “Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,

Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A Award in recognition of Scholastic

Excellence and Demonstrated Americanism in supporting the

United States as a member of the JROTC” to Riverside H.S.

JROTC Cadet Haley Mitchell at Merion Caterers in Cinnaminson,

N.J. It is strictly by coincidence that Haley is the daughter of

Debbie and Russel E. Mitchell, Jr, 32°, a member and an officer

of our Valley.

The JROTC Award from the Scottish Rite is presented by both

the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions to High School

students throughout the country, and the recipients are selected

by the individual JROTC programs of those schools and the

Supreme Councils. There have been several presentations in

our Valley this year and we congratulate all the recipients.

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ELECTED TRUSTEES 2015-2016The May 6th business meeting was the annual elections for the Valley of Southern NJ. In addition to the elec-tion of officers, with the current roster listed on page 4, it was also the election of trustees. So that you mayknow them, listed below are the elected Trustees for the three boards of our Valley. The year listed next toeach is the end of their current term of office.

EXCELSIOR CHARITY TRUSTEES

Gene Fricks (2017)

Joseph T. Mezzina (2016)

Richard G. Robins (2016)

Patrick C. Weisgerber, Sr. (2017)

Roy A. Winter (2018)

EXCELSIOR INVESTMENT TRUSTEES

J. Gary Brenner (2016)

David J. Herman (2019)

Kevin L. Kutcher (2020)

Stephen R. Miller (2018)

David B. Stahl (2017)

EXCELSIOR PROPERTY TRUSTEES

John R. Bradshaw (2016)

Mark E. Carl (2017)

William T. Costello, Jr (2017)

Gene Fricks, (2018)

Mickey Guarduci (2018)

Robert E. Kunze, Sr. (2017)

Richard G. Robins (2016)

William E. Sharp (2016)

Patrick C. Weisgerber, Sr.(2018)

John Zioance (2018)

Please note that, in addition to the above, the current Presiding Officers of the four bodies of our Valley arealso Trustees in all three of the above groups. In addition, David J. Herman Jr serves as Secretary and GeneFricks serves as Treasurer for all three boards, regardless of whether they are also serving as a voting trustee.

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EXCELSIORBeing the Official Notice of and published by

Excelsior Scottish Rite BodiesAncient Accepted Scottish RiteValley of Southern New Jersey

315 White Horse PikeW. Collingswood, NJ 08107

Voice: 856-854-1991 Fax: 856-854-2069Email: excelsiorsnj@comcast.netDavid Tucker, Associate Editor

OFFICERS FOR 2015-2016EXCELSIOR LODGE OF PERFECTION, 14°

A. Kenneth Novakoff, 32°, MMS, Thrice Potent MasterRoy A. Winter, 32°, Deputy Master

Matthew R. Macready, 32°, Senior WardenJeffrey Hicks, 32°, Junior Warden

Todd E. Mertz, 32°, OratorCraig M. Applebaum, 32°, Master of Ceremonies

Paul E. Best, 32°, Captain of the Guard

EXCELSIOR COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16°Raymond W. Taylor, 32°, Sovereign PrinceJohn R. Bradshaw, 32°, MSA, High PriestGeorge W. Niessner, 32°, Senior Warden

Paul R. Schmeck, 32°, MSA, Junior WardenRussel E. Mitchell, Jr., 32°, Master of Ceremonies

Robert Harris, Jr., 32°, Master of Entrances

EXCELSIOR CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX, 18°Bruce C. Golway, 32°, MMS, Most Wise Master

Dale Lynch, 32°, Senior WardenBernard J. Madgey, V, 32°, Junior WardenRobert W. Hertneck, Jr., 32°, MSA, Orator

David L. Tucker, 32°, Master of CeremoniesRobert F. Dickerson, 32°, Captain of the Guard

EXCELSIOR CONSISTORY, S.P.R.S., 32°Joseph T. Mezzina, 33°, MSA, Commander-in-ChiefPatrick C. Weisgerber, 33°, 1st Lieut. CommanderLeonard M. March, 33°, 2nd Lieut. Commander

William T. Costello, 33°, MSA, OratorAllan D. Kline, 33°, Chancellor

Gerald J. Sharpe, 33°, Master of CeremoniesRichard A. Sheeran, 33°, Engineer & SeneschalFrancis J. Conway, 33°, MSA, Standard Bearer

Brian J. Read, 32° , Captain of the Guard

OFFICERS – ALL BODIESGene Fricks, 33°, Treasurer

David J. Herman, Jr., 33°, SecretaryDavid A. Dorworth, 33°, Hospitaler

James M. Corbett, 32°, MSA, Tyler and Sentinel

COMMITTEESPaul R. Schmeck, 32°, MSA, Director GeneralRobert Thornborough, 33°, MSA, Cosmetician

Jeffery Hicks, 32°, CostumerRobert W. Hertneck, 32°, MSA, Stage Manager

ALLEGIANCEThe Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Southern New Jersey,

State of New Jersey, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°,Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic

Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Boston, Massachusetts, and whose officers include;

Sovereign Grand CommanderILL.: JOHN WILLIAM MCNAUGHTON, 33°

Grand Treasurer GeneralILL.: RICHARD W. ELLIOT, 33°

Grand Secretary GeneralILL.: JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33°

Deputy for New JerseyILL.: DAVID A. GLATTLY, 33°

Hawthorne, NJ

Active Member for New JerseyILL.: ROBERT J. SHERIDAN, 33°

Galloway, NJ

Active Member for New JerseyILL.: DANIEL M. WILSON, 33°

Hamilton Square, NJ

Active Emeritus MemberILL.: THURMAN C. PACE, 33°

Westfield, NJ

Active Emeritus MemberILL.: DONALD D. MILLER, 33°

Moorestown, NJ

Deputy’s Representative for Valley of Southern NJILL.: STEPHEN R. MILLER, 33°

Califon, NJ

Dress Code: Casual & No TieScottish Rite T Shirts Preferred (see insert)

Social Period begins at 5:45pm, Dinner at 6:30$25.00 per Person, $8.00 for Children 12 & Under

Please note that the cost of the Open Bar is included in the dinner.

R E S E RVAT ION S AR E R EQU I R E DDeadline for Reservations is NOON, Tuesday, June 23Call: 856-854-1991 or E-mail: valleyofsnj@comcast.net

You can pay at the DoorChecks should be made payable to Excelsior Consistory, AASR

Make your reservations now forFriday, June 26

S O C I A L P E R I O D

Tortilla Chips with Chili and with Spinach Artichoke DipSnackin’ Franks

D I N N E R B U F F E T

Pork RibsGrilled Kielbasa

BBQ Chicken QuartersBaked ZitiBBQ BeansPotato SaladCole Slaw

D E S S E R T

Assorted Cookies, Brownies & Cream PuffsWith Barbeque Sauce (Optional)

Coffee & Tea

Prepared by Lumpy’s BBQ of Clementon

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