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SCOTTISH RITE NEWSOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE VALLEY OF ERIE, A.A.S.R.
ERIE, PA., Spring 2015 Subscription $5.00 per year
Visit our website at: www.eriescottishrite.org
THE VALLEY OF ERIE PRESENTS
SPRING 2015 REUNIONFRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 24-25, 2015
Conferral of the following Degrees:
PETITIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOWDress: Coat and Tie Passports will be stamped.
Friday, April 24, 2015 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Registration4th Degree – Master Traveler on screen14th Degree – Grand Elect Mason18th Degree – Knight of the Rose Croix
Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:30 a.m. - NoonRegistration, Coffee & Snacks20th Degree – Master Ad Vitum29th Degree – Knight of St. Andrew on screen32nd Degree – Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
Honoring Special Guest✯
Ill. Russell W. Baker, 33˚Deputy for Pennsylvania
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Remembering beloved Brethren who have recently been called Home.
Bro. Harley G. Wells, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R November 1, 1943
Died September 13, 2014No. 425 F. & A.M.
Bro. Gordon W. Baldwin, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R October 1, 1969
Died November 15, 2014A Member of Lake Erie Lodge
No. 347 F. & A.M.
Bro. James D. Reed, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 1, 1979
Died December 30, 2014A Member of Perry-Keystone Lodge
No. 392 F. & A.M.
Ill. Warren W. Bentz, 33°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R October 1, 1973
Died December 31, 2014A Member of Perry-Keystone Lodge
No. 392 F. & A.M.
Preserve Local Scottish Rite Treasures by giving to:
✓ Scottish Rite Building Fund
✓ Compass Reading Center
✓ Scholarship Foundation of Erie Scottish Rite
Your donations are making a significant impact in Erie and Crawford County!
Owned and Published Quarterly byVALLEY OF ERIE
Ancient Accepted Scottish RiteRichard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33°, Secretary
4701 Old Zuck RoadP.O. Box 9007, Erie, PA 16505
Office & Banquet Hall: (814) 835-0432E-mail: [email protected]: www.eriescottishrite.org
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:30 AM- 2:00 PM
SCOTTISH RITE NEWS
Sprig of AcaciaSprig of Acacia
“SPES MEA IN DEO EST” My hope is in God.
Bro. Donald A. Davey, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R October 1, 1952
Died January 20, 2015A Member of Lawrence Lodge
No. 708 F. & A.M.
Bro. Howard C. Glazier, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R October 1, 1951
Died February 19, 2015A Member of Lawrence Lodge
No. 708 F. & A.M.
Bro. Lloyd L. Free, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R October 1, 1971
Died February 22, 2015A Member of Oasis Lodge
No. 416 F. & A.M.
Bro. Robert L. Lasher, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 1, 1946
Died February 25, 2015A Member of Lawrence Lodge
No. 708 F. & A.M.
Bro. Reginald L. Vassar, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 1, 1965
Died March 7, 2015A Member of Massachusetts Lodge
No. 188 F. & A.M.
Bro. Harold E. Willman, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 1, 1968
Died March 23, 2015A Member of North East Lodge
No. 399 F. & A.M.
Bro. Benjamin E. Tate, 32°Initiated A.˙.A.˙.S.˙.R April 1, 1979
Died March 30, 2015A Member of Lawrence Lodge
No. 708 F. & A.M.
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The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant fraternities of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. In the United States the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. It builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Blue Lodge through dramatic presentation of individual degrees in an effort to inspire men and strengthen community. We plan our meeting and event calendar around the slogan “ICE,” which stands for Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment. A large part of the “inspiration” comes from presenting and receiving the various “degrees.” Degree work is made up of dramatic skits and allegories that reflect Scottish Rite Core Values. The degrees number from 4 through 32. The six core values represented are: Reverence for God, Integrity, Justice, Toleration, Devotion to Country, and Service to Humanity. Candidates are issued a “passport” booklet that may be stamped each time he receives a degree and official records are kept of member attendance as well. Participating in the inspiring, convenient and enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for members is the means of getting full value from a Scottish Rite membership. I am looking forward to our Spring Reunion, April 24-25, where six degrees will be presented. Brethren, won’t you join us and bring a friend?
From the Secretary’s DeskFrom the Secretary’s Desk
Ill. Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33˚, Secretary
Can you name these 33rd Degree
Illustrious Brethren?
Do you recognize George Washington and Benedict Arnold?
Scottish Rite McClure Banquet Hall4701 Old Zuck Road
Receptions – Parties – Meetings – ConferencesCall (814) 835-0432 or stop by the Office
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P A I DERIE, PA
Permit No. 675
TIME VALUEMEETING NOTICE
SCOTTISH RITEP.O. BOX 9007
Erie, PA 16505-8007
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 seventeen students two times per week, the Center is always accepting applications for enrollment. This year we are training two new tutors.
Please visit their website at www.compassreadingcenter.org to find out more about dyslexia and what can be done to help the one in five 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 those who gave generously in the past year. Your generosity has been life changing!
STATED MEETING AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR
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, May 5, 2015
Officers of Erie Consistory, 32˚ will conduct the meeting: Russell K. McKinsey, 32˚, MSA, Commander In Chief, Ill. Lyell P. Cook, 33˚, MSA, 1st Lieutenant Commander, Robert D. Gornall, Jr., 32˚, MSA, 2nd Lieutenant Commander, Ill. John H. Daneri, 33˚, MSA, Orator, James M. Bowers, 32˚, MSA, Chancellor, Bernard D. Hanmore, 32˚, Master of Ceremonies, Ill. James A. Marvin, 33˚, Engineer & Seneschal, Roger A. Kuntz, 32˚, Captain of the Guard.
By Order of: Bro. Robert A. Oakley, 32˚, Thrice Potent Master Bro. John D. Karr, 32˚, Sovereign Prince Bro. Eric G. Olsen, 32˚, Most Wise Master Bro. Russell K. McKinsey, 32˚, MSA, Commander in Chief
Attest: Ill. Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr., 33˚, Secretary
