March, 2011

Grand Master Slater Addressed 18 Brethren

of Reunion Class

THE FEAST OF THE PASCHAL LAMB Deadlines for Valley Notice in 2011:

Issue Deadline

May April 2 Deliver submissions to the Scottish Rite Office, or email to the editor: pm1989@comcast.net

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Please submit articles in MS Word format – 10 point Times New Roman font, or in the body of your email only, photos in .jpg format. With the exception of order forms, no .pdf’s or highly formatted submissions.

A solemn memorial service

for our Brethren who have passed through the West Gate of the Temple.

Presented By

Francis Marion Highley Chapter Knights of Rose Croix d'H-R-D-M, 18°

Edward R. Stein, 32°, Most Wise Master

Inside this issue: The Public is Invited to Participate in the Service.

Spring Pie Sale Page 4 Easter Bunny’s Coming! Page 6 In Memoriam Page 8 Golf Tourney Page 10

No reservations are required. No admission is charged.

No offering will be collected. Appropriate attire requested.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011

2:00 O'clock PM in the auditorium of the

Scottish Rite Cathedral 310 South Seventh Avenue

West Reading, PA 19611

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- Ill. Jon J. DeHart, 33° 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

____________________________________________ A Tribute to Jean and Uwe as They ‘Retire’

Jean and Uwe Petersen have “retired” from preparing and serving the monthly lunches for all of the 12 years that the Golden Eagles have been in existence since the late Ill. Lynn G. Brandt, 33º, established the senior citizens group when he was Commander-in-Chief. As Golden Eagles President, Ill. Marion I. Miller, 33º, said, “Jean and Uwe are the warm-hearted ‘dynamic duo of the Scottish Rite;’ it’ll take a task force to fill the gap. Having said that, he said that a number of members talked about organizing such a group to order and serve the lunches. Accordingly, President Miller asked for volunteers to step forward and let him know that they will help – just see him at the meetings or call him at home, 610-845-7610. All of their friends look forward to the new experience of joining her on the receiving side of the buffet line and at a table in the dining room.

Winter’s winding down, and spring is just around the corner. Hope you all had a safe and warm winter. With spring comes the desire to get out and enjoy life. Come to the Scottish Rite functions you will find advertised in this Valley News, Especially the Commander-in-Chief’s golf tournament. It has been a while since we have had the pleasure of knocking the little white ball around together. So give it a try I can guarantee you a fun and fraternal day. Bring along your neighbors and friends so they can see how we Scottish Rite Masons enjoy being together and sharing experiences. All are welcome. Maybe we can even get new members into our Blue Lodges with the hope that they will be one of the fifty percent of Blue Lodge Masons that join Scottish Rite. I don’t want to be repetitive but we need members to survive and remain the strong fraternity we have been in the past. Let’s try to double the number of new members at the reunion in May. Just ask that one brother you know to be worthy and would make a great addition to our Valley. If each member would be a first line signer for just one brother our problems will disappear. During the year we have many great Valley Functions such as the Family Life, HSRMC’s Valentine Dance, CCC Ladies Night, Ladies Auxiliary Fashion Show, the Easter Egg Hunt, County Club events, the Fish Rodeo and the Family Picnic. If you attend these affairs you more than get your dues payment back in fun, brotherhood and friendship. I saved the Feast of the Pascal Lamb for last due to the fact that I consider this event to be one of the most important that we masons perform. Our degree exemplifications are performed well, and bring light to all who witness the carefully orchestrated work of our Valley. But the Feast gives us a chance to honor the memory of and bid farewell to those brothers who have gone to their final reward. One of the brethren that will be honored at the Feast that will be exemplified by our Rose Croix body, is a person I greatly admired and I am sure we all miss, Ill. Lynn G. Brandt 33°, a brother, a mentor and a friend. Lynn gave all he had to the fraternity as could be evidenced by the activities mentioned above. Brother Lynn started ninety percent of those events when he was CIC, and they are still the events we enjoy and share our brotherhood. Farewell my friend and brother you have left your mark upon us and we shall miss you till we too join you in your heavenly lodge. Hope to see and talk to all of you in the near future, God Bless and stay Safe. P.S. If I missed an event I apologize. Let me know and I will get the event into the next Valley Notice.

The Commander-in-Chief Ill. Victor M. Frederick III., 33°

BE PART OF THE FUN OF A REUNION Here’s who to contact:

Director of Work: Eric L. Brandt 717-484-6174 dbinthewoods@aol.com Choir Director Robert F. Trimble 570-437-3105 rftrimble@verizon.net Sound Department Kenneth L. Riegel 610-777-4555 rcths214@comcast.net Reception Committee John W. (Bill) Freeston 610-678-2985 jwfreeston@verizon.net Class Marshals Louis A. Fiorini 610-779-6025 Registrars John J. Tumolo, III 610-944-6669 britcarfan@aol.com Tylers James R. Strunk, III 610-373-8890 Wardrobe Craig W. Shaffer 610-384-9573 bear-den@comcast.net Make-up & Wigs William L. Loos 610-678-1130 bloos@ramusa.com Stage Manager Robert W. McClatchie 610-678-4111 Lighting Director William J. Lausch 717-484-4260 blausch@hotmail.com Properties Manager Robert W. Gilbert 610-693-6377 docdudleypm@comcast.net Casting Director Irvin D. Herring 610-562-7300 idherring@msn.com

I can hardly believe it is this time of year already. The cold winds are upon us, each day may bring various temps of weather and longer days to complete our daily tasks. It seems as though everything about becomes more alive and willing to boost the energy level around us. This brings to mind the chance to raise our level of participation with the A.A.S.R. activities during the warmer weather. The Calendar of events for 2011 is full of activities for all to attend and enjoy. It is your chance to meet new friends and to be with old ones too, but you have to get away from the T.V. and the couch to be able to have FUN and be productive in the best Fraternal Organization in the World. You may even find the time to become active in one of the four bodies in The Valley of Reading. To be elected or appointed to any office in a Scottish Rite body is a distinct honor which carries with it responsibility. Those who accept these honors must be prepared and willing to undertake the duties of their offices and to realize some personal sacrifices. This does not mean that holding an office should interfere with the home life or ability to earn a living for the family. It simply means what we have been told with any organization and that is ,"You only get out of it, what you put into it". Just the ability to be able to help others when needed is all the reward you can ever want in your daily life and that is the opportunity you will experience as a Scottish Rite Mason in The Valley of Reading.

Thrice Potent Master’s Corner

James A. Gilbert

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Stephen Higgins Thomas Gamon David W Jansen Craig Shafer Michael Huck John & Cheryl Tumolo Carl Berger Michael Wanamaker Thomas & Carol Keen Mark Haines & family Andrew Weitzenkorn Christopher H Tecklenberg Bill Ohme Harry Hackman Bruce Cronrath Travis Bartech John Nester

James Shaw Mark Petrich Ray Taylor Gerald Baum Michael Black Gerald Evans Gerald & Doris Dotterer Philip Johnston Ray Thompson Robert Keller James Kuhlman Robert McClatchie Robert McDonough Iggy Sakasite William Waterworth John Winkleman

This time of the year is for gathering together and sharing the love and happiness of the season. When the Masonic family gets together they seem to make special things happen. This year’s celebration of Family Life was one of those special happenings. The number of people who came to the Valley to see all the festivities and the look of delight on their faces when viewing the Christmas tree lights, train displays, motorcycles, live nativity and the Legos made all the hard work worth it. The fishpond( Beverly Buzzard) was a packed area as well as the tattoos, which were placed on hundreds of tiny little arms by the Hiram Scottish Riders and the Friends of the Hiram Scottish Riders. The families who brought their children or grandchildren to the dinner with Santa Claus had a festive time. They had the children sit on Santa’s lap and received a toy from him, which brought a huge smile from them all. The chicken nuggets and hot dogs were not bad either. All this could not have been done without the help from several fraternal groups and individuals. The groups to give thanks to would be the Train club ( they also donated monies for advertising for the event), SRVC, make-up department ( Herb Swisher, Larry Buzzard, and Bill Loos), costume department (Craig Shafer, Brad Auker, Floyd Feger), Hiram Scottish Riders, Lodge of Perfection, Sovereign Princes, Rose Croix, Consistory, Demolay and the Rainbow girls. Santas performed flawlessly in their duties to please the children with hope of Christmas morning. Santa was played by Russ Baker and Barry Noll. Mrs. Claus was played by Mickey Frederick. It is almost impossible to remember everyone’s name that have had a part in the Family Life planning and running of all the festivities but I’m going to stick my neck out and try. If I missed your name, I truly apologize and will correct it in my next article for the Valley. I feel that the recognition should be personal and appreciated. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Sovereign Prince Speaks

 Michael D. Wolfe

Plus all the young men of DeMolay, the young ladies of the Rainbow Girls, and all the Valley’s office, security and maintenance personnel.

Victor & Mickie Frederick Raymond Thompson Jr. William & Valerie Guiseppe James & Susan Gilbert Brad Auker Edward & Lorna Stein Arthur K Armstrong Samuel Wandzilak Russell & Faye Baker William Loos Thomas Conlon Sr L. Donald & Barbara Loos Raymond Gottschall III Carson Freeman Herbert & Terri Swisher J Richard Eby Dewey & Diane Hopple & boys

Larry & Beverly Buzzard Barry Noll William & Bonnie Tennant Donald Laumeister Chester & Marla Pierce William & Kandy Ulrich Raymond L Kunkel Robert & Bobbie Conway Robert Hoyes Curtis Rentschler Paul & Penny Swank David Wells Rodney Rentschler Floyd & Arlene Feger Robert Baessler Heath Crandell Richard & Helen Hummel

Knights, I would like to begin by reminding everyone to please join us; Sunday, April 10th, at 2PM, as the Chapter of Rose Croix, Officers and members of the Scottish Rite Valley of Reading celebrate The Feast of the Paschal Lamb. The Feast is our opportunity as Freemasons, family & friends to honor “those of our number who in the year that has fled, have completed the cycle of this earthly existence”. Please come and share in our celebration of life and service! The next thing I would like to talk you about is change. I was watching the news recently and there was a commentary being made on how the United States is changing, how we are steadily losing our status as The Global Power. It was said that we as Americans have changed, that we have become complacent, that we have lost the desire to be or do our best, that the ideals that once made America the greatest society in the world have been lost. Lost…or Forgotten? I remember thinking to myself, I hope merely forgotten. And what were the ideals he was referring to?…..Honor, Respect, Loyalty, Commitment, Pride, Humility, Hope, Charity, Love of Family, Love of God and Love of Country. The very ideals taught and upheld by Freemasons since the beginning of time, the same ideals our Founding Fathers, many of whom were Freemasons, lived by and carried forward as they built this great nation. So, what is to become of us? I would argue that now more than ever, we as Freemason must find a way to weave Freemasonry back into the moral and social fabric of this country. We must live and continue to serve as examples of the ideals that by today’s standards are thought of as corny or outdated. The year was ‘1776 and Freemasons answered the call to do what was necessary to help build and guide what was to become a great nation. The year is ‘2011, will you answer the call?

Most Wise Master’s Moment

 Edward R. Stein

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VALLEY OF READING OFFICERS TRAINING SEMINAR 

 SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.  

FOR ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS OF THE 4 BODIES OF THE VALLEY OF READING  

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL, CANDIDATES ROOM  

TENTATIVE AGENDA  

9:00 A.M.  COFFEE & DONUTS 9:30 ‐10:00 A.M. – OPEN SEMNAR – SUPREME COUNCIL 10:00 – 10:30 A.M. – READING LODGE OF PERFECTION 10:30 – 10:45 A.M. ‐  BREAK 10:45 – 11:15 A.M. – COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERSULEM 11:15 – 11:45 A.M. ‐  CHAPTER ROSE CROIX 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – OPEN DISCUSSION 12:00 – 12:45 – LUNCH 12:45 – 1:15 PM – READING CONSISTORY 1:15 – 1:45 PM – SECRETARY AND TREASURER, VALLEY OF READING 1:45 – 2:15 PM. – CHAIRMAN, CATHEDRAL ASSOCIATION 2:15 – 2:30 PM. – BREAK 2:30 – 3:00 PM. – WRAP UP OF SEMINAR 

  PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REGISTRATION SHEET BY APRIL 1, 2011 TO:  

RUSSELL W. BAKER 440 FORD DRIVE 

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022  

OR CALL HIM AT 717‐361‐5582 OR E‐MAIL:  rwbaker@dejazzd.com  NAME_______________________________________________________________________ PHONE NO. ___________________________   E‐MAIL ________________________________  I WILL / WILL NOT ATTEND THE OFFICERS TRAINING SEMINAR ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011  CASUAL DRESS                  

OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The next Stated Meeting of the Oversight Advisory Committee will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday March 7, 2011 at the cathedral.

To Contact Committee Members L. Donald Loos, Chairman (610) 678-1063 Larry A. Buzzard (610) 286-6579 Victor M. Frederick, III (610) 970-2153 Mark A. Haines (610) 678-9874 Herbert K. Swisher (610) 670-8084 William J Oehme (717)-626-8888 Carl F. Berger, Secretary (570) 385-2567 Blaine F. Fabian, Consulting Aide (610) 678-4347 As a reminder this committee is your main source to bring specific information to the Valley of Reading AASR. If you have a positive suggestion to improve the overall status of the valley or have a concern which might hinder the valley or it’s’ membership, please contact one of the above. All replies and opinions are held in strict confidence and you will remain unanimous.

Wardrobe Department

I have been milling about the wardrobe department familiarizing myself with the numerous costumes and came across an inventory of tuxedos, which are in good shape and are available for those of small to medium stature. These would be great for upcoming Officers of any Masonic body or for a young man who will be going to the senior prom, graduating from high school or just would like to be the best dressed on his block. We will be gathering a complete list as to what is available for sale at very reasonable prices. The proceeds will be used to assist in repairing and replenishing our aging inventory of costumes. Any questions feel free to e-mail me at bear-den@comcast.net. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you. Fraternally, Craig W. Shaffer Wardrobe Supervisor

The Easter Bunny’s Coming! Bring the family to the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, April 23rd. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the EGG HUNT for children ages 1 to 8 begins, followed by lunch with the Easter Bunny. The cost is just $3 per person. Reservations are required. Deadline is April 16th. EASTER EGG HUNT RESERVATION Member Name: ________________________________________ Number attending at $3 each: ______________________________________ Child ‘s Name:_____________________________________________Age:___________ Child ‘s Name:_____________________________________________Age:___________ Child ‘s Name:_____________________________________________Age:___________ Child ‘s Name:_____________________________________________Age:___________ Fill in, clip and send to: Faye Baker, 440 Ford Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Please include your check payable to: Scottish Rite Volunteer Committee Any questions? 717-361-5582

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                   MAY 1, 2011 

A CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ISSUED TO ALL LODGES TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN A BIKE RELAY RACE TO RAISE MONEY TO FOR THE 32° MASONIC LEARNING CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA 

IS YOUR LODGE UP TO THE CHALLENGE?  

NOT UP FOR A RACE? JOIN IN THE WALK CHALLENGE  

BRING AS MANY WALKERS AS YOU CAN MUSTER TOGETHER TO REPRESENT YOUR LODGE AND JOIN THE FUN! 

 

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY AS WELL AS BARBQUE CHICKEN TO EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. 

IF YOUR LODGE HASN'T ALREADY RECEIVED AN INVITITATION,  CALL MIKE BLACK AT 610‐926‐3187 FOR A SIGNUP FORM AND ALL THE DETAILS. 

 

WINNING LODGES WILL BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS BY THE LEARNING CENTER.  

CAN'T RIDE OR WALK? YOU CAN STILL COME OUT AND HELP OR JUST JOIN IN ON THE FUN 

 SEE YOU ALL AT THE RIDE/WALK MAY 1ST 

  

Stated meetings 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 S. Seventh Avenue, West Reading, Pa. on the 16th day of the Hebrew month Adar II, 5771 corresponding to the above date, for the transaction of such business as may be regularly presented: Tuesday, March 22, 2011

7:00 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: JAMES A. GILBERT, 32° EDWARD R. STEIN, 32°

Thrice Potent Master Most Wise Master MICHAEL D. WOLFE, 32°

Sovereign Prince VICTOR M. FREDERICK, III, 33°, DSM

Commander-in-Chief

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

DINNER BEFORE THE MEETING 6 TO 6:45 P.M.

$8.00 per person

T.T.G.O.T.G.A.O.T.U. IN MEMORIAM The Valley of Reading remembers with respect the

following Brethren whose deaths have been reported since the last publication of VALLEY NOTICE:

Robert H. Williams July 15, 2010 Carl T. Davis, Jr. December 5, 2010 Floyd M. Kline December 11, 2010 Charles B. Brooks December 11, 2010 John E. Kavanaugh December 14, 2010 Harold J. Kretz, Jr. December 24, 2010 Ralph J. Wisser December 25, 2010

Oversight Advisory Committee

The next Stated Meeting of the Oversight Advisory Committee will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday March 7, 2011 at the cathedral.

To Contact Committee Members:

L. Donald Loos, Chairman (610) 678-1063 Larry A. Buzzard (610) 286-6579 Victor M. Frederick, III (610) 970-2153 Mark A. Haines (610) 678-9874 Herbert K. Swisher (610) 670-8084 William J Oehme (717)-626-8888 Carl F. Berger, Secretary (570) 385-2567 Blaine F. Fabian, Consulting Aide (610) 678-4347 As a reminder this committee is your main source to bring specific information to the Valley of Reading AASR. If you have a positive suggestion to improve the overall status of the valley or have a concern which might hinder the valley or it’s’ membership, please contact one of the above. All replies and opinions are held in strict confidence and you will remain anonymous.

DIRECTOR’S RUN-DOWN SHEET

At Reunions, the sequence of events is coordinated by the DIRECTOR’S RUN-DOWN SHEET. If you would like to have a copy emailed to you prior to the Reunion, send an email to the Valley office at valley.of.reading@comcast.net. The distribution list will be developed by capturing your email responses only. Do not telephone the Office. The Director’s Run-Down Sheet is finalized following the Department Heads Meeting, approximately two weeks prior to the Reunion. A paper copy of the final edition of the Director’s Run-Down Sheet is available in the office the morning of the Reunion.

If we always do as we always 

did …  

We’ll always get what we’ve 

always gotten 

Robert B. Gettis January 1, 2011 Robert W. Schoener January 8, 2011 Norman H. Frantz January 14, 2011 Homer M. Bashore January 23, 2011 Floyd J. Smith January 26, 2011 G. Marshall Eaches January 27, 2011 Robert A. Fisher February 1, 2011

Ill. Lynn G. Brandt, 33° December 19, 2010

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ONTELAUNEE CLUB

HIS & HER CLAM BAKE & FISH FRY

WHERE: HAMBURG GAME ASSOCIATION PAVILION Mountain Ave. & North 5th Street, Hamburg, Pa.

WHEN: MONDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 20, 2011 starting at 3:00 p.m.

WHO: ALL MASONS & their LADIES & GUESTS are INVITED

TIME: Starting at 3:00 p.m. we will be serving SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

BEAN SOUP, SNACKS & LIQUID REFRESHMENTS

BAKES and PAN FRIED FISH WILL BE SERVED AT APPROX. 6:00 pm Bakes will be made up using MIDDLE NECK CLAMS !!!

********* ONLY $ 20.00 PER PERSON **********

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

Irvin D. Herring 2028 OLD 22, LENHARTSVILLE, PA. 19534 with a check in the total amount due, and payable to the

ONTELAUNEE CLUB, VALLEY of READING DEADLINE: JUNE 13th !!!!!! Directions to Hamburg Game Assn.

From Rte 61, take the Hamburg exit off Rt. 61 on to 4th St, cont. north on 4th St. to the north side of town, at the Hamburg Market, Franklin St., bear left on to Port Clinton Ave., cont. under Rte 78 bridge 1/4 mile and turn right onto Mountain Ave. and continue past Blue Mt. Camp on left to 5th St., turn right onto 5th, Hamburg Game is on top of the hill on the left. From Rte 78, take Hamburg Exit No. 30, cont. south on 4th St. approx.1 block, turn left onto Confer Ave, then left onto 5th St., continue north on 5th St. approx. 3 blocks, Hamburg Game is on the right.

***DON’T FORGET PANCAKE & SAUSAGE STAG NIGHT OCT. 3rd - MARK YOUR CALENDAR*** -----------------cut here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cut here-----------------------------

RESERVATION FORM

NAME NO. of PER. AMT. DUE __________________________________ _____ x $ 20.00 = __________________________________ _____ x $ 20.00 = __________________________________ _____ x $ 20.00 = TOTAL AMOUNT DUE =

AASR

VALLEY of READING ANNOUNCES

THE COMMANDER-in-CHIEF'S SPRING GOLF OUTING

PERRY GOLF COURSE SHOEMAKERSVILLEVILLE PA

START 8AM ON SATURDAY, MAY 7,2011

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RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011 BETTER-BALL SCRAMBLE FORMAT

HOLE SPONSORS WELCOME

COST:$65.00 PER PERSON

-------------(Complete)------------(Clip)- ---------(Return with Check)-------------

PAYABLE TO "AASR ACTIVITIES" AND SEND TO:

Thomas C. Keen 362 N. Sunrise Lane

BOYERTOWN, PA 19512-7411 Attached is a check for ___________Golfers at $65.00 per person = ______________________ GOLFER"S NAMES(your name first) ADDRESSES(optional for future mailings) _________________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________________ _______________________________________ _________________________________ _______________________________________ INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES OR CORPORATIONS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A HOLE, PLEASE CONTACT TOM KEEN, 484-524-5972 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation’s Mission is to lead the Masonic Fraternity in providing services on behalf of young people, and training for adults who work for the betterment of youth. To accomplish this Mission, the Foundation will enhance the programs of the Masonic Youth Groups, support initiatives to keep children safe from violence, abuse and exploitation, and provide specialized education for adults who offer leadership to youth in the Commonwealth.

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The Order of the Rainbow for Girls is an organization for young women ages 11 to 20, who believe in God, and want to have fun and serve their community. By teaching that service can be fun, Rainbow Girls have a positive impact on their surroundings.

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DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide.   

Things You Ought To Know Facts, Information, Legends and Trivia

County Club Events By Carl F. Berger

Neither time nor space will allow for all the past activities, friendships and memories endured over the length of your membership in the Valley of Reading. The neat thing that happens at the county club events, somehow it seems to stick in our minds and often we reminise with others. There has to be a reason and only each individual can answer as to why. Most folks can’t tell the difference between a friend or an aquaintance. I for one can assure you that by attending a few of your clubs functions, you will loose most of your aquaintances and leave with more friends. Most events are casual and some are family oriented and open to the public. What a great way to invite and bring your present friends to an event and they too will soon realize what a great fraternity you belong and represent. After all, you earned your membership, why not share your experience?

LADIES AUXILLIARY Our program will be "Canine Partners for Life." This is also dessert night. Bring your favorite dessert if your last time begins with a letter between A and L. Saturday, April 2 - Fashion Show Saturday, May 21 - Ladies bus trip to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre to see "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" comedy show. Plus…lively entertainment 

 

Saturday, May 21, 2011Continental Breakfast

4° Master Traveler 8° Intendant of the Building

14° Grand Elect Mason 15° Knight of the East

Lunch 18° Knight of Rose Croix

Reception of the Honored Guest 50 Year Member Recognition

19° Brother of the Trail (The Recently Rewritten Degree) 25° Master of Achievement

Grand Banquet 31° Knight Aspirant

32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret

Scottish Rite Spring Reunion An Inspirational, Convenient, and Enjoyable day for all.

Special Guest

Ill. C. DeForrest Trexler, 33° Grand Secretary General

of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council and

Active Member of the Supreme Council for Pennsylvania