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OCTOBER 2013 John Gay Sports Banquet a Big Success

This Year’s John Gay Sports Banquet hosted by the Chester County Club on June 20, 2013, featured a presentation by the former Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles Dick Vermeil on the ‘Principals of Leadership’. Joining Coach Vermeil in the photograph is Paul A. Swank, Jr., Secretary Emeritus of the Chester County Club; Vince Palale’s former High School football Coach; Coach Dick Vermeil; former Philadelphia Eagle, ‘Mr. Invincible’, Vince Palale; William H. Tennant, Jr., 33°, Commander-in-Chief of Reading Consistory; and Robert L. Milliken, President of the Chester County Club.

The winner of four golf tickets donated by former Philadelphia Eagle Quarterback Ron Jawrowski was Jim Jansen, shown on the left with Bob Milliten.

NOVEMBER 2013 ISSUE DEADLINE SEPT 30, 2013

Page 1 July 2013 John Gay Banquet Dickson and Loos Receive MSA Supreme Council Meeting

Bob Engleman and Bob Hoyes Receive 33°

Page 2 & 3 Presiding Officers’ Messages Page 4 In Memorial October 22, 2013 Meeting Notice

Video Presentation Announcement “Freemasonry and the American Flag”

Page 5 Ladies Auxiliary News and Photo Holiday Happenings Information Reunion Assistance Form Page 6 Dinner with Santa Nutcracker Rehearsal Page 7 Golden Eagles Bus Trip Page 8 Schuylkill Lodge 200th Anniversary

Ontelaunee Club Pancake Night Page 9 Pagoda Club Movie and Chili Featuring “Blazing Saddles” Page 10 Meritorious Service Award Membership Article Page 11 Golden Eagle Guests Valley Secretary At Seven Springs

Lancaster County Club Ladies Night At Shady Maple

Page 12 November 2013 Reunion

Meritorious Service Award Brothers David J. Dickson and L. Donald Loos, 33° were decorated with the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award at Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation meeting on July 13th at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

Nominated to receive this honor in 2014 are Brothers Robert Chambers and William A. (Bill) Quinn.

Supreme Council Meets in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. was the site of this year’s annual meeting celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. More than 2,000 thirty-third Degree Masons and their ladies from 15 Northeastern states attended the meeting on August 18 through 20. The 2013 Session was highlighted by the conferral of the Thirty-third Degree upon more than 150 Scottish Rite Masons including those from the Valley of Reading; Robert C. Engleman (pictured top), and Robert J. Hoyes who were elected for this high honor at last year’s meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. The 2013 meeting ended with the announcement of the names of those elected to receive the Thirty-third Degree at Indianapolis, Indiana in August 2015. Nominated were Carl F. Berger, a Past Sovereign Prince, and Thomas Gamon, IV, a Past Thrice Potent Master. The Valley extends heartiest congratulations to them and wishes them many good years of active service to the Rite. The thirty-third Degree is awarded for outstanding achievement within the fraternity or for significant contributions to others, reflecting credit on Freemasonry.

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The summer break is over and as we move toward our fall reunion I look forward to meeting and working with all of you as we move toward our upcoming activities. This is not to say that the summer was without activity. In July, the officers and their ladies traveled to Seven Springs in western Pa. to attend the Council of Deliberation. This event was concluded by the presentation of M.S.A. awards to Ill. Donald L. Loos 33rd and David Dixon 32rd. It was also announced that William Quinn 32° and Robert Chambers 32°were nominated to receive the M.S.A. award in 2014 at Hershey Council of Deliberation. Congratulations to all of the Brothers. It was encouraging to see a very good turnout for the workers picnic on July 18th in the Cathedral banquet room. Many of the Brethren that were invited chose not to attend for one reason or another and you should be made aware that this is a very nice affair. Better yet, it is a great time to meet and make friends with many of the Brothers that you may not have come in contact with. When you receive your invitation next year, give this some serious consideration to attend. The Family picnic held August 1st at the Leiderkrantz was attended by over 180 members and their families. There were games for the children, bingo for anyone who cared to play, and of course all the ice cream, pretzels, and peanuts you could possibly consume. The Moon Bounce was a once again a hit with the children. How kids can bounce up and down for hours is hard to understand. I suppose this would come under, “a sign of my age”. On August 11th the Illustrious Brethren traveled to Supreme Council in Washington D.C. to witness Robert J. Hoyes and Robert C. Engleman receive their 33° degree. At this Council it was announced that Carl F. Berger, a Past Sovereign Prince, and Thomas Gamon, IV, a Past Thrice Potent Master were nominated to receive their 33° in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2015. Congratulations to those Brothers. As you can see it was a busy summer for many of us. As we move into rehearsals and the fall reunion, I hope to see many of you on these occasions. Remember, PETITIONS – PETIONS- PETITIONS. We all know Blue lodge members that will make excellent Scottish Rite Members. Sign them up. Bring a Brother with you on reunion day.

The Commander-in-Chief

Ill. William H. Tennant, Jr., 33°

Brethren, as we approach our first Stated Meeting of AASR at our beautiful temple, please remember that the Fall Reunion is just around the corner.

Even though you may not be an officer or in the line of the several bodies within the Scottish Rite, you can still participate in the reunion.

The Degrees being exemplified can always use new blood, the stage crew can always use help and, in general, we are always happy to see members take part in Temple activities.

As the incoming Thrice Potent Master, I am excited to see a tremendous turnout for our first meeting on Tuesday, October 22.

Help me and the other incoming officers of all the Scottish Rite Bodies to celebrate this new year by attending this meeting.

Sincerely & Fraternally, Andy

Thrice Potent Master’s Corner

Andrew E. Weitzenkorn

VALLEY NOTICE Is a publication of the four bodies of the Valley of

Reading, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic

Jurisdiction and is the official notice of meetings, events and activities of the Valley.

Editor Dick Miller, 32° Associate Editor - Ill. Blaine F. Fabian, 33°

The Valley of Reading, A.A.S.R. P.O. Box 6013

West Reading, PA 19610 Phone: 610-373-0722 Fax: 610-373-0795

Email: valley.of.reading@comcast.net

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By the time you receive this notice autumn will be upon us. From the vantage point of late summer, October should prove to be a busy and exciting month---both ritually and socially. On Saturday, October 19th the Lancaster Lodge of Perfection is holding its Fall Reunion, an inspiring event always worth attending. On October 22nd the first stated meeting of the new Masonic year takes place. In October, preparations for the upcoming Fall Reunion will be well underway. October is also the month for two important and enjoyable County Club events: the Ontelaunee Club’s Pancake and Sausage Dinner (October 7th) and the Pagoda Club’s Movie Night (October 19th). Relatively new to the Valley or Reading and in this writer’s opinion, the high point of the month-- at least socially, will be the Feast of Tishri on October 4th. This dinner is a Black Tie affair probably better known to members of the Southern Jurisdiction. It is an ancient feast of thanksgiving that fosters the sharing of the fraternal fellowship so vital to the existence and growth of our Rite. It is strongly hoped that this event will become a standard part of the Masonic Year. Once again I urge you to take advantage of the opportunities to participate in the Valley’s activities during the month of October. If you do not, the only one to lose is You!!!

Sovereign Prince Speaks Stephen R. Higgins

The Fall season reminds us of the cycle of life as the old gives way to make possible the rebirth of the new in the spring.

We also have our cycle of life. So also in Freemasonry does the old give way for the rebirth of the new. It is beyond our power to stop the passing of the old, however we have two opportunities a year to generate rebirth of the new, they called our reunions.

The future of Freemasonry and of the Scottish Rite is membership. Without new members we will join many other species since the creation of time that could not reproduce and became extinct. Fortunately for us the Great Architect has given us the ability to control our own destiny.

It is up to us, we have the tools and we have the ability. First, we must inform all those good men who should be good Masons, of what they are missing and get them into a Blue Lodge. Secondly, we must inform all those good Masons of what they are missing by not being a member of a Valley of Reading. Make it your goal to bring a candidate into the Valley of Reading at this Fall’s reunion. Keep the Masonic cycle of life going.

Congratulations Ill. Brother Robert J. Hoyes and Ill. Brother Robert C. Engleman on being coroneted 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masons, in Washington D.C. this past August.

Congratulations to Ill. Brother L. Donald Loos and Brother David J. Dickson for receiving the Meritorious Services Award in Somerset this past July.

Congratulations to Brother Carl F. Berger and Brother Thomas Gamon IV for being nominated to receive the 33rd Degree in Indianapolis in 2015.

Congratulations to Brothers Robert Chambers and William A. (Bill) Quinn for being nominated to receive the Meritorious Services Award in Hershey in July 2014. To each of these Brothers, thank you for your many years of service to Freemasonry and to the Valley of Reading.

I hope everyone had a great summer and that you are now fully engaged in the Valley’s Fall activities. I look forward to sharing fellowship with all of you at our rehearsals and other Valley activities this Fall.

Most Wise Master’s Moment Ill. Harry E. Hackman, Jr., 33°

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T.T.G.O.T.G.A.O.T.U

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m.

Business will be transacted in:

Reading Lodge of Perfection, 14°;

C. Gilbert Steffe Council, 16°,

Princes of Jerusalem;

Francis Marion Highley Chapter, 18°, Knight of the Rose Croix;

And Reading Consistory, 32 °

Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret.

A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all members of the Rite duly accredited.

By order of:

ANDREW E. WEITZENKORN, 32° Thrice Potent Master

HARRY E. HACKMAN, JR., 33°

Most Wise Master

STEPHEN R. HIGGINS, 32° Sovereign Prince

WILLIAM H. TENNANT, JR., 33°

Commander-in-Chief

ATTEST: Christopher H. Tecklenburg, 33°, MSA Secretary

DINNER BEFORE THE MEETING 6:00 P.M. TO 6:45 P.M. $8.00 per person

IN MEMORIAM

The Valley of Reading remembers with respect the following Brethren whose deaths have been reported since

the last publication of the Valley Notice.

Lincoln K. P. Buchanan, 33° Lodge No. 254 June 24, 2013

Eugene R. Hoffman, Sr. Lodge No. 307 September 25, 2012 Dempsey W. Jackson Lodge No. 322 November 15, 2012 Theodore Dallas Lodge No. 254 January 7, 2013 Neil N. Urich Lodge No. 307 March 10, 2013 Carl Bass, Jr. Lodge No. 182 MI March 25, 2013 James R. Bingeman Lodge No. 665 April 17, 2013 Stanley E. Kline Lodge No. 665 June 2, 2013 James W. Schoellkopf Lodge No. 367 June 14, 2013 James F. Pfleger Lodge No. 227 June 17, 2013

James G. Frasso Lodge No. 254 June 19, 2013 Norman E. Groff Lodge No. 43 June 25, 2013 Edward C. Hahn, Jr., 32° MSA Lodge No. 479 July 14, 2013 Lloyd W. Heckman Lodge No. 406 July 17, 2013 Kenneth L. Bortz Lodge No. 479 July 18, 2013 Eugene R. Sweigert Lodge No. 367 August 5, 2013 Rudy A. Pfennig Lodge No. 62 August 8, 2013 Samuel J. Miller, Sr. Lodge No. 553 August 16, 2013 Harold C. Hart Lodge No. 479 August 19, 2013

A STATED MEETING OF THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE BODIES OF FREEMASONRY,

SITTING IN THE VALLEY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA,

WILL BE HELD IN THE SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL,

310 SOUTH SEVENTH AVENUE, WEST READING, PA., ON THE 8TH DAY OF HEBREW MONTH CHESHVAN, 5774,

CORRESPONDING TO:

Video Presentation at the October Stated Meeting. Freemasonry and the American Flag.

The video was produced by the Scottish Rite Supreme Council and presented at its bi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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The Ladies Auxiliary News: Please welcome the new officers for the 2013-2015 term. If you would like to suggest an idea for a program or a trip or you have any questions or concerns, contact Cheryl Weiser at 610-683-8010 or e-mail her at auntcjw@aol.com or contact Carol Keen at 610-369-7972 or e-mail her at mommomcak@dejazzed.com. If you know of a member that is ill, hospitalized or would appreciate a thinking of you card contact Terri Swisher at 610-670-8084 or e-mail her at sumobear@comcast.net. We would like to say THANK YOU to Marie Cook, Cindy Hoffman, Sherry Chambers, Josephine Coates and Dianne Black for serving the last two years!

We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Mark your calendars:

October 22- Dinner at 6:00 and Dessert Night. If your last name begins with A through L, please bring a dessert.

The program is Remembering Fashion: corsets, spats, bobs, oxford bags, raccoon coats, crinolines and ducktails. Please bring old hats or old photos of fashions of yesterday?

November 23 Ladies Bus Trip to Allenberry Playhouse to see "When Santa Met Sally," the cost for trip is $80.00 dollars. If you have any questions call Carol Keen at 610-369-7972?

Standing (Left to Right): Cheryl Gamon; Secretary, Shirley McLucas; Treasurer,

Terri Swisher; Corresponding Secretary, Carol Keen; Vice President,

Seated Cheryl Weiser; President

Would you like to help??? Come join the fun!

I’d like to help at the Reunion. Have a Director Contact Me. I’ve checked the areas I’m interested: _____ Choir _____ Speaking Part _____ Non-speaking Part _____ Make-up _____ Wigs _____ Tylers _____ Marshals _____ Registrars _____ Reception Comm. _____ Stewards _____ Costumes _____ Hand Props _____ Robing _____ Electrical/Lighting _____ Stage Crew _____ Stage Properties _____ Sound/Audio

Name: __________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________

Reply to: Scottish Rite Office P. O. Box 6013

Reading, PA 19610-0013 E-mail: valley.of.reading@comcast.net

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Scottish Rite member’s children and grandchildren are invited to have DINNER WITH SANTA on Saturday, December 7, in the banquet room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Santa will have a gift for each child between the ages of 1 and 8. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Dinner includes chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and desert.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS NOVEMBER 25, 201 3.

Make checks payable to SRVC and mail with the form below to: Faye Baker, 440 Ford Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Any questions, call Faye: 717-361-5582 Member’s Name:____________________________________ Phone Number: ________________ Number of children attending: ________@ $4.00 each Total: $ _________ Number of adults attending: __________ @ $6.00 each Total: $ _________ Girl or Boy (Ages 1-8) Child’s first & last name ___ Birth Date (Month & Year)

If more space is needed, attach additional sheet

DINNER WITH SANTA For Children ages 1 to 8 years old

One Day Only Saturday,December 7th

5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Scottish Rite Banquet Room Adults: $6.00 – Children $4.00

Special Rehearsal Performance of

THE NUTCRACKER by

Berks Ballet Theater Sunday, December 8th, 7:00 PM

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL Part of the Holiday Happenings Celebration

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GOLDEN EAGLES BUS TRIP TO

HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

THE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL A PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS 2013

PRICE: $85.00 Per Person

Includes: Matinee Lunch & Gratuity, The Show Travel By Elite Motor Coach

Deposit Requirements: $25.00 Per Person

Final Payment Due October 18, 2013 (Refunds only if replacements available)

Departure from AASR Cathedral, 310 South Seventh Avenue, West Reading, (across from Reading Hospital) at 9:00 A.M.

Lunch at 11:00 A.M. Show at 1:00 P.M.

Checks should be made payable to: Golden Eagles

Mail To: Mrs. Carol Brandt, 437 Ford Drive, Elizabethtown, PA. 17022

Parking is allowed on either side of the building, including spaces marked: “Reserved for AASR Members” or

“Handicapped” if you have a handicapped Placard or License Plate on your vehicle

Questions: contact Marion I. Miller, 45 Colebrookdale Road, Boyertown, PA 19512 Phone: 484-624-5584

Lunch Menu choice should be submitted with Deposit:

B-Yankee Pot Roast C-Chicken Parmesan

F-Catch Of The Day S-Fried Butterfly Shrimp T-Roast Turkey With Stuffing -------------cut here--------------------------------------------------cut here---------------------------------------------------------cut here-------

RESERVATION FORM

NAME # of Persons Lunch Menu Choice AMT. DUE __________________________________ _____ B C F S T x $ 85.00 = _________ __________________________________ _____ B C F S T x $ 85.00 = _________ __________________________________ _____ B C F S T x $ 85.00 = _________ __________________________________ _____ B C F S T x $ 85.00 = _________

Check Number _____________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE = ________________

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SCHUYLKILL MASONIC LODGE #138 F. & A.M.

CELEBRATING

ITS’ BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

LANDINGVILLE FIRE COMPANY SOCIAL HALL

1 FIREHOUSE ROAD LANDINGVILLE, PA 17942

5:00 P.M. SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 P.M. DINNER and PROGRAM

MUSIC BY “THE SENSATIONS”

TICKETS $20.00 PER PERSON

MAIL FORM BELOW TO JACK DUDLEY 25 WILLIAMS STREET

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA 17972

Fraternally, Robert C. Baessler P.M. 200 th Anniversary Committee

Name______________________________

Request ________ Tickets @ $20 each

Total enclosed ____________________

Address (Tickets will be mailed)

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

THE ONTELAUNEE CLUB

FAMOUS PANCAKE

AND SAUSAGE

STAG NIGHT

WHERE : VIRGINVILLE HOTEL (In the Village of Virginville)

WHEN : MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2013

WHO : ALL SCOTTISH RITE AND

BLUE LODGE MASONS ARE INVITED

Any Blue Lodge Member who has signed a petition to join the SCOTTISH RITE, VALLEY of READING, will be a GUEST OF THE VALLEY TIME: SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 to 6:45 - DINNER at 6:45 P.M.

OPEN BAR for Miller Lite & Lager Daft & Soda, CASH BAR for COCKTAILS & BOTTLE BEER

COST : Only $ 15.00 per person, Guests with a signed Scottish Rite Petition Do Not Pay

RESERVATIONS : Please detach and fill in the form below and return to

IRVIN D. HERRING, TREASURER 2028 OLD 22, LENHARTSVILLE, PA. 19534

with a check in the amount due, payable to the ONTELAUNEE CLUB, VALLEY of READING

NO LATER THEN SEPTEMBER 30th !!!!

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RESERVATION FORM

NAME MEMBER OF GUEST AMT. DUE

Scottish Blue Lodge With signed Rite ONLY PETITION

______________________ _______ _______ __________ ______________ ______________________ _______ _______ _________ _______________ ______________________ _______ _______ _________ ______________ ______________________ _______ _______ ________ ______________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ______________ ALL SCOTTISH RITE & BLUE LODGE MEMBERS - $15.00 PER PERSON A BLUE LODGE MEMBER WITH A SIGNED SCOTTISH RITE PETITION – NO CHARGE

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Pagoda Club

Movie & Chili Night

Saturday, October 19th Scottish Rite Cathedral

5:00 pm Social Hour (Beer!)

6:00 pm Shekinah's Famous Chili 6:30 pm Blazing Saddles

Only $10.00 per person

Tickets... We don't need no stinking tickets... Just show up

Bring your ladies, friends and family for a fun evening Enjoy some of Catch Shekinah Hoyes world famous chili

Bring a favorite chair and enjoy a classic Mel Brooks comedy!

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THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD The Meritorious Service Award is recognition of distinguished service of a Masonic character granted to those members of the Rite who have given years of active, capable, and faithful service to their Valley. It is authorized by the Supreme Council and given upon the recommendation of the presiding officers of the subordinate bodies to their Council of Deliberation. It is the highest honor that a Council of Deliberation is authorized to confer. At the 142nd Convocation of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on July 13, 2013, Brothers David J. Dickson, and L. Donald Loos, Jr, 33°, received the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award. Brother Dickson was raised a Master Mason in Reading Lodge No. 549 and was Knighted a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret on April 29, 2000. He is a Past Sovereign Prince and at Reunions works both on stage and with the Reception Committee. Dave is also active with the York Rite of Freemasonry. Illustrious Brother Loos was raised a Master Mason in Williamson Lodge No. 307 and is a Past Master. He was Knighted a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret on November 24, 1974 and was Coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, Honorary Member of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council on September 26, 2000, at Pittsburgh, PA. Don is also a Past Sovereign Prince and a Past Commander-in-Chief. Don is very active with Rajah Shrine.

The Valley of Reading is proud to have Dave and Don as its members.

* Valley of Abington merged August 1, 1991 ** Duel Member, Valley of Philadelphia

1966 - Emanuel Iglesias, 33° * 1976 - Norman A. Fox, 33° * 1985 - Gerald R. Baum, 33° 1986 - LeRoy E. Bechtel, 32° 1990 - Charles J. Breiner, 32° 1990 - Robert J. Smilk, 32° * 1992 - Uwe N. Petersen, 32° 1992 - Herbert O. Zemble, 32° * 1993 - James A. Matz, 32° 1994 - Robert W. McClatchie, 32° 1995 - Robert A. Swoyer, 32° 1995 - David H. White, 32°

1997 - Guy W. Petery, 32° 1998 - J. Gary Grazier, 32° 1999 - Chester W. Brown, 32° 2000 - Bruce R. Kinzey, 32° 2000 - William J. Lausch, 32° 2001 - Robert A. Bricker, 32° 2004 - Robert W. Gilbert, 32° 2004 - Christopher H. Tecklenburg, 33° 2005 - Robert G. Eckroth, 32° 2006 - Ronald J. Kauffman, 32° 2007 - Kenneth L. Riegel, 32° 2007 - William L. Snyder, 32°

2008 - James F. Moyer, 32° 2008 - Chester R. Pierce, 32° 2009 - Donald G. Laumeister, 32° 2009 - Donald L. Baker, 32° ** 2010 – John W. Freeston, 32° 2010 – Jay B. Coleman, 32° 2011 – Robert K. Bricker, 32° 2011 – Ralph D. Gutshall, 32° 2012 – Lawrence S. Bortz, 32° 2012 – James R. Strunk, 32° 2013 – David J. Dickson, 32° 2013 – L. Donald Loos, Jr. 33

Membership I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday. All of us have made good and bad decisions in our lives. Each choice has determined, in some way the rest of our life. Close to three decades ago when I made the choice to become a Freemason, and close to a quarter a century ago when I made the choice to become a Scottish Rite Mason, little did I know what an impact it would have on my life. My life has been much richer with the fraternal fellowship of my Brothers. I have had the opportunity to meet, know, work with and fellowship with some of the best men in Pennsylvania and around the world, all because of that choice I made many years ago. I had a mentor, who gave me a Friend to Friend. He gave me a petition and was my first line signer. He put me in a chair the night I was raised and started me on my path to become Master of the Lodge. He introduced me to the Scottish Rite and signed my petition. He took me to the reunion and introduced me to the officers and Brothers. Without him I would not have had the choice to make. How many good men do you know who are not Masons? How many Masons do you know that are not Scottish Rite Masons? They do not know about the fellowship and Brotherhood they are missing. They may be looking for an opportunity to associate with good men in a common cause. All they need is you to tell them about all the rewarding times of fun, fraternity and fellowship you have experienced in Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite. Ask them if they would like to participate and give them a petition. Bring them to the reunion and introduce them to the rest of the Brothers. Mentor them and help them get involved. Let’s promote Freemasonry and the Valley to our family and friends. We have a great time in Freemasonry and in the Scottish Rite, let’s not hide it.

Scottish Rite Core Values: Reverence for God, Integrity, Justice, Tolerance, Devotion to Country and Service to Humanity.

Scottish Rite – Valley of Reading – THE FRATERNITY OF CHOICE. See you at the reunion! Harry E. Hackman, Jr. 33° Membership Chairman e-mail: harryhackman@comcast.net

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ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD NIGHT

AT THE SHADY MAPLE

Lancaster County Club Valley of Reading

Annual Fall Ladies’ Night

The day and date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM THE Cost is $25.00 per person MAIL CHECKS TO:

Randy Kegerise 403 Spruce Street Denver, PA 17517

NAME _________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP _______________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING: ______ X $25.00 = ___________

CHECK NUMBER: _______________

GOLDEN EAGLES HOST SPECIAL GUESTS

Joining Marion I. Miller, 33°, President of the Golden Eagles, at their July Picnic were Jessica Duncan, Berks County’s Dairy Princess, and Danica Rhoads, Berks County’s Lil’ Dairy Princess.

The Golden Eagles is a group of Senior Members and friends who meet for lunch and fellowship each month on the third Wednesday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

At the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation

Your Valley Secretary, Ill. Christopher H. Tecklenburg, 33° MSA, found time at this year’s Council of Deliberation at Seven Springs Mountain Resort to zip through the forest canopy of the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Next year’s Council will be at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA. I can smell the chocolate now.

RESERVATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 17, 2013

REUNION SCHEDULE

2013 FALL REUNION A.A.S.R. VALLEY OF READING, PA.

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL, WEST READING, PA

SATURDAY, November 23, 2013

Special Guest

Ill. Harriss A. Butler, III, 33° Past Sovereign Prince, C. Gilbert Steffe Council, 16°

Prince of Jerusalem

Continental Breakfast Reading Lodge of Perfection, 14° 4° Master Traveler – in full form 14° Grand Elect Mason – in full form C. Gilbert Steffe Council, 16° Prince of Jerusalem 16° Prince of Jerusalem – in full form Francis Marion Highley Chapter, 18° Rose Croix 17° Knight of the East and West – in full form Cafeteria Style Luncheon – Zimmerman Dining Room Reading Consistory, 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret Presentation of Point Awards Introductions Reception of the Honored Guest 25° Master of Achievement – in full form 31° Knight Aspirant – in full form 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret – in full form

All work completed before dinner. Return home in the daylight.