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Message from
the Grand East
In this Issue My Brothers,
Message from the Grand East
Table of Contents RW George Peter, Grand Historian Emeritus, Grand Historian 1994-2008, has entered his
From the Editor eternal rest. He served his office with complete devotion to the Fraternity and will be sorely
Navigating NETNEWS missed. May the Great Architect watch over his loved ones.
In The NEWS
Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master The Annual Labor Day holiday is fast approaching. Labor day is observed throughout the
Grand Treasurer & United States in recognition of the dignity of labor, falling on the first Monday in
Deputy Grand Marshal September of each year. Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of
Senior Grand Warden &
Carpenters and Joiners, May 18, 1882, at a central Labor Union meeting in New York City,
Grand Marshal
George Peter proposed that "a day be set aside as a festive day, during which a parade through the streets
Robert R. Livingston Library of the city would permit public tribute to American industry." The motion was adopted and
In The NEWS plans for the First Labor Day celebration made.
Masonry in Literature
Grand Lodge Calendar October 7, 1884, American Federation of labor meeting at Chicago, A.C. Cameron,
Gland Lodge Committee Chairmen
Past Grand Master member of the Typographical Union 16 introduced the following resolution: "Resolved,
Past Senior Grand Warden that the first Monday in September each year be set aside as a laborers’ national holiday,
GM Day at Camp Turk and that we recommend its observance by all wage workers, irrespective of sex, calling or
Masonic Hall Tours nationality."
Brotherhood Fund
Public Relations
Child ID
As we approach Labor Day we will be going back to work in our Lodges. My Brothers, let us
MSAT renew our thoughts about this fraternity - start cathedral thinking - What is that? Our
Masonic Care Community operative Masons built edifices that would last for centuries, we as speculative Masons
Fellowship Committee should use that thought of building ourselves and our Lodges in our communities to be an
Horseshoes
Salt Water Fishing
edifice that people will look up to. We as Masons should always remember what we were
Parades told in the Northeast corner of the lodge. Remember it is up to each of us, from the
Fresh Water Fishing Entered Apprentice in the Northeast corner to the Master in the East.
Bowling
Golfing
West Point
Sincerely and fraternally,
Tappan
Youth MW EDWARD G. GILBERT
Order of DeMolay Grand Master
Brothers In Need
Masonic Medical Research
Laboratory MMRL
Masonry in Stamps
From Whose Bourne…
Around The State
Lodge Services - Grand Lodge
Forms
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Table of Contents
Message from the Grand East 1 Public Relations 23
Table of Contents 2 Child ID 23
From the Editor 3 Masonic Student Assistance
Training (MSAT) 25
Navigating NETNEWS 4
Masonic Care Community 26
Grand Master 5
Fellowship Committee 27
Deputy Grand Master 6 Horseshoes 28
Grand Treasurer & Salt Water Fishing 29
Deputy Grand Marshal 7 Parades 29
Fresh Water Fishing 30
George Peter 9 Bowling 31
Robert R. Livingston Library 11 Golf 32
West Point 34
Tappan 35

In The News 15
Masonry in Literature 16
Grand Lodge Calendar 16
Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen 17
Past Grand Master – Homecoming 18 Youth 37
Past Senior Grand Warden – Order of DeMolay 38
Homecoming 19
Brothers In Need 39
GM Day at Camp Turk 20
Masonic Medical Research
Laboratory (MMRL) 40
Masonry In Stamps 43
From Whose Bourne 44
Sickness & Distress 45
Masonic Hall Tours 21 Around The State 45
Brotherhood Fund 22 Lodge Services – Grand Lodge Forms 51

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From the Editor
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Grand Master

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Deputy Grand Master

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Grand Treasurer & Deputy Grand Marshal

Cornucopia Lodge
No.563
Public Presentation
for
RW Marino Cesarini RW Robert J. Servidio

&
Grand Treasurer Deputy Grand Marshal
on
Sunday September 21, 2008
at
Scottish Rite Temple
28 Lincoln Avenue
Rockville Center, NewYork

Reception: 7:30 PM Open to Public

Contact:
R∴W∴Robert Olmo
1431 Hancock Street
Elmont, N.Y. 11003
(516) 437-9644
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Senior Grand Warden & Grand Marshal

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George Peter – Grand Historian Emeritus
On August 10, 2008, RW George Peter, Grand Historian, emeritus, laid down the working tools of life. Brother Peter
worked tirelessly toward the goal of Masonic education and finally had his dream realized with the creation of MUNY,
the Masonic University of New York. Below are some comments from friends and Brothers. There is also a link to
add your comments to Bro. Peter’s legacy book.

Dear Brethren,

It was with sadness that we heard of the passing of RW Bro. George Peter. In the name of our District Grand
Master RW Razmig Djinbachian, all the District Grand Line Officers and all the Brethren in the District Grand
Lodge Of Syria-Lebanon we express our deepest sorrow to Bro. George's family and loved ones.

On a personal note, I have known Bro. George since 1998, he was always very interested about the Brethren in
our District probably because of his origin, he immigrated to the USA from Syria.

Last year at the Grand Lodge convention he asked me if I can arrange a visit for him and his son to his boyhood
Armenian village in north Syria, called Kessab (near the Turkish border) to visit the places he grew up as a
young boy, may be to brush up on his heritage, unfortunately at the last minute he canceled the visit. I wish he
could have come because this was his long dreamed wish.

May he rest in peace in the Eternal East.

Fraternally,

Leon Zeitounalian PGM

District Grand Secretary
District Grand Lodge Of Syria-Lebanon
Grand Lodge Of New York

It is with profound sorrow that I relay this information on the passing of a cherished Masonic friend and
colleague who labored long and oh so effectively in the quarries of our gentle craft. I trust that there will be an
official communication shortly from Grand Lodge as George Peter was Grand Lodge Historian as well as the
founder of the Masonic University of New York. His whit and wisdom will be missed. He was truly a giant
among men.

Fraternally,

Ron
Ron Steiner

A great mason, an even better person and next to my dad the best person I have ever known!

Larry Hammel

Hi, folks. Returned from church to find a phone message from Michael Peter: George passed away at about 3:15
this morning. It coincided, probably not accidentally, with a massive thunderstorm right overhead in Aurora. I'm
not sure, but there may have been trumpets. Thanks for your love and concern.
Steve Zabriskie

He will be missed, but never forgotten! Very sad news. Please share dates/times for services.

Eric Howd

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George Peter – Grand Historian Emeritus
When I first joined the Craft I was very put off by members of my lodge telling me exaggerated stories about the
Craft. I had decided that it was not for me. I then spotted the Leadership Correspondence Course. I can honestly
say that without George Peter I would not have remained a Mason. I owe everything that I have done in the
Craft to George. He was a leader, a courageous leader who did not back down regardless of pressure if he knew
he was right. I will miss him very, very much.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

C&F,

Rich Friedman

George believed in Masonry more than any man I've met. And he had the added gift of being able to convince
others to believe as he did, by the strength of example. He was without artifice or pretense. That is leadership.

Steve King

I remember well the day, some six years ago, that I sat with our Brother George discussing the establishment of
MUNY and his thoughts about what our Craft is and his vision of what it should be in the years to come.

We sat in his living room and I was looking out at the magnificent view of the lake that appeared through the
windows in front of me. There was a thunderstorm in Aurora area and at the lower portion of the lake; we could
see the sun shining.

It is very appropriate that our Brother passed during a thunderstorm during the early hours this morning. As
Brother Friedman said, our Brother George was a courageous man who stood steadfast in what he believed was
true--- no matter how stormy the reactions were from others. He was dedicated to insuring that future
generations of our Craft would always understand the purpose and value of membership in our Fraternity.

LCC, LDC-8,iDC and his extensive writings about our Craft will not be forgotten and all the members, who he
'touched' and influenced in one way or another, will never forget his contributions to our life's.

Rest in Peace my good Friend and Brother.

Your Grateful Brother Neal Bidnick

Past Grand Master

As I sit checking my e-mails in the restaurant of my hotel in Paris, France I wish to take the opportunity to send
sincere and fraternal condolences to the family and friends of a truly distinguished Mason.

May the good Lord welcome him and watch over his loved ones in their time of need.

Fraternally,
John Walker Robinson

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. George Peter. George was an extraordinary individual who truly lived by
the Masonic ideas. He will be missed by all. My condolences to the entire Peter Family

S&F
MARINO CESARINI

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George Peter – Grand Historian Emeritus
When I was first raised as a Master Mason, it was not long before I began to look forward to receiving the
Empire State Mason Magazine so I could read the Grand Historian's column. One story I particularly remember
was when George explained his Armenian roots and how as a young man he hated Turks for the genocide early
in the twentieth century. He ultimately met a Turkish Brother and they became life long friends. George
credited Masonry for his being able to let go of his hatred and forgive. I was impressed with how personal this
story was and the lesson we could learn from George’s example.
Years later, I was honored to meet George and to serve on the MUNY committee with him.

George, I am a better man for having known you. It has been a pleasure to call you a Brother and a privilege to
call you a friend. We are poorer for losing you, but Masonry is richer for your having been here and for all the
inovative and creative programs you have started and implemented.

Steven P. Koch

Read the Obit Here:

http://www.legacy.com/theithacajournal/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=115431262

Submit to the Guestbook/Legacy Book here:

http://www.legacy.com/theithacajournal/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=115431262

Page 11 August 2008

 Bro. Thomas Savini
Robert R. Livingston Library tmsavini@nymasoniclibrary.org

COMING TO A MASONIC LODGE NEAR YOU!

COPY OF VATICAN’S TEMPLAR TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS
ON DISPLAY ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
One of only eight hundred bilingual copies of Processus Contra Templarios
to make five stops from Poughkeepsie to Buffalo during week of October 19-25

NEW YORK – In April 2008, the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge announced
the acquisition of Processus Contra Templarios, an unprecedented publication containing a collection of facsimile
manuscripts relating to the trials of the Knights Templar. Now, the Library Trustees and staff announce a
week-long excursion from October 19-25, during which time the Processus will be displayed and discussed, at six
locations across the state: Wappingers Falls; Troy; Cooperstown;
Syracuse; Great Valley; and Buffalo. Masonic groups in each
location are planning events to coincide with the visit. The trip is
planned to conclude on the day of the Grand Master’s Ball in
Buffalo, honoring Edward G. Gilbert, Grand Master of Masons in
the State of New York.

Each event will include a display of the bound volume containing the
transcription of the testimony taken from the captive Knights
Templar in the year 1308. The display will include facsimile
reproductions of the original documents, which reproduce the
handwriting of medieval Inquisitors, along with signs of eight
hundred years of age, including artificial tears and mold stains. A half-hour presentation from Thomas M.
Savini, Director of the Livingston Masonic Library, and William J. Thomas, Trustee of the Library, will provide
an overview of the Knights Templar, describe their place in history, and discuss their interest to scholars of
contemporary Freemasonry. The program includes an opportunity for questions and comments from the
audience.

“This trip represents an exciting opportunity for the Livingston

Library to bring a part of its collection to our patrons,” says Library
Director Savini. “Many of our artifacts simply cannot leave the
stable environment of our Manhattan site. And while we do lend
books by mail to Masons across New York State, most of our books
remain in Manhattan as reference copies, to be used at the Library.
With this trip, we are bringing an item that has aroused a great
deal of curiosity to Masons and others across New York.” Trustee
William Thomas adds, "Freemasons really have only one secret -
and that pertains to our origins. We don't truly know where we
came from. One of the popular theories has us evolving from the
Crusader Knights Templar. While there is no such proven link, several Masonic organizations have adopted the
theme as part of their traditions. Such traditions are always the subject of lively discussion among our
members."

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 Bro. Thomas Savini
Robert R. Livingston Library tmsavini@nymasoniclibrary.org

The Holy See shocked the world when it announced that the Vatican Secret Archive would publish exclusive and
previously unavailable source material on the hearings against the medieval warrior-monks. The announcement
was of special interest to Freemasons and students of Masonic history, as many theorists trace modern

Freemasonry’s origins to the military-religious order, and the modern

Masonic Templar organization is an important part of the fraternity today. To
date, there is no proven historical link between the medieval Knights
Templar and modern Freemasonry.

Presented to the world in October 2007, the 700th anniversary of the arrest of
the Templars, Processus Contra Templarios is a joint project of the Vatican
Secret Archives and Italy’s Scrinium cultural foundation. This unique work is
being published in a limited run of 800 copies, under the supervision of
Archive officials, and includes faithful replicas of the original parchments
closely guarded at the Secret Archive, along with exclusive critical
commentary on the minutes of the inquiry.

The publication is highly valued for its documents and critical texts. The
most exciting manuscript in the document collection is the “Chinon
Parchment,” which contains Pope Clement V’s absolution of the Templars on
charges of heresy, which had been the backbone of King Philip of France’s
attempts to eliminate them. The pontiff had suspended the Templar Order,
without disbanding it, and eventually re-admitted the Templar officials and
the entire Order back into the Roman Church community. The pope
recognized that they were guilty of many other minor crimes, but not heresy. The parchment, also known as the
“Chinon Chart,” was misplaced in the Vatican archives until 2001, when a medieval historian stumbled across it.
The parchment was incorrectly catalogued at some point in history and was the key document historians had
been looking for.

The Vatican expected most copies of the work to be purchased

by specialized libraries at top universities and by leading
medieval scholars. The Livingston Masonic Library may be
the only Masonic-affiliated research facility to purchase a
copy, and one of only a handful of copies in the entire United
States. “We are aware that this purchase will raise some
eyebrows, both within and outside the Masonic fraternity,”
noted Livingston Masonic Library Director Savini. “But the
acquisition of this work coincides with our mission to collect,
study and preserve the Masonic heritage. The Masonic
heritage includes investigation into Freemasonry’s historical
roots, but also the study of its inspirational roots, which
include Rosicrucianism; the study of philosophy from the
European Enlightenment; and study of the Knights Templar. This collection of documents is important not only
to students of Freemasonry, but to medieval and religious scholars and historians as well. It is important that
someone in the U.S. make this available, and the Library’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed that it should
be us.”

President of the Library’s Board of Directors, Barry Mallah, explained the reasoning behind the purchase. “With
such an important announcement rippling through the Masonic world, we felt the Livingston Masonic Library
should continue its ground-breaking traditions of presenting important works to the research community. We
were the first Masonic research library to provide online access to our museum collections and book catalogue,
and obtaining the Processus is a continuation of our commitment to research.”

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 Bro. Thomas Savini
Robert R. Livingston Library tmsavini@nymasoniclibrary.org

Original documents of the trials of the Templars have never before been offered to scholars. The epic work of
Scrinium is presented in a soft leather case that contains a large-format book with scholarly commentary in
Italian and English, reproductions of original parchments in Latin, and replicas of the wax seals used by 14th-
century inquisitors. One parchment measuring about a foot and a half wide by more than six feet long is so
detailed that it includes reproductions of stains and imperfections seen on the originals. The precise reproduction
of the parchments will allow scholars to study them, touch them, and admire them as if they were dealing with
the real thing. It also means the originals will not deteriorate as fast as they would if they were constantly being
handled and viewed.

The Knights Templar have been a subject of both scholarly

research and popular fiction for centuries, but never as popular
as in recent decades. Legends of their hidden treasures, secret
rituals and political power have figured over the years in
medieval romances, Victorian novels, modern bestsellers such
as The Da Vinci Code, and action films like National Treasure.
The Knights have also been portrayed as guardians of the
legendary Holy Grail. One theory says that Templars who went
underground to escape the persecutions of the inquisitors in the
early 14th century evolved as an organization and emerged in
Scotland almost two centuries later as early modern
Freemasonry.

Library Director Savini said the Livingston Library makes no claim that Freemasonry is descended from the
Templars. “Our Library has a duty to provide our patrons with resources that fulfill their interests and research
needs, and that expand the general public’s understanding of all areas relating to Freemasonry, including the
numerous theories and legends relating to its origins. The Processus is an important work that helps us to serve
our patrons.”

The Processus Contra Templarios was acquired through the Edward J. Scheider Book Fund.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THOMAS M. SAVINI, DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY

212-337-6619
tmsavini@nymasoniclibrary.org

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More Library News

Please add to the yearly schedule that the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library will hold its
Annual Journal/Dinner/Dance on Sunday, April 26,2009 at 12:00 Noon, at Russo's on the Bay in Howard
Beach, NY. Our "GUEST of HONOR" is the Most Worshipful Richard P. Thomas, President of the
Trustees of the Masonic Hall & Home and Past Grand Master.

Page 14 August 2008

In The NEWS
Knights Templar 'Heirs' Sue Pope For Billions

Plinio Lepri
An image of Pope Clement V apparently absolving the Knights Templar of heresy charges
700 years ago, from the book Processus Contra Templarios. The book is a compilation of
documents found in the Vatican's secret archives in 2001. AP

All Things Considered, August 17, 2008 · A group of people claiming to be the heirs of the
legendary Knights Templar are suing Pope Benedict XVI, seeking more than $150 billion for
assets seized by the Catholic Church seven centuries ago.
They also want to restore the order's good name. Founded in 1119, the Knights Templar was a secretive order of Christian
warriors who protected pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem during the Crusades. They fell out of favor years later, and members
were accused of denying Christ, worshipping the devil and practicing sodomy. Many Templars were tortured and burned at the
stake.
In 1307, Pope Clement V accused the order of heresy and officially dissolved it.
Fiona Govan, who wrote about the lawsuit for London's Daily Telegraph, tells host Andrea Seabrook the order is believed to have
gone underground and continued to practice, but that there is no firm, historical evidence to support it.
Last fall, the Vatican published secret documents about the trial of the Templars in a book called Processus Contra Templarios,
Latin for "Trial Against the Templars." The volume included a parchment apparently showing that, contrary to historic belief,
Clement had absolved the order of heresy.
Now, a group called the Association of the Sovereign Order of the Temple of Christ has filed suit in a Spanish court, asking for an
apology from the pope and recognition that land and property worth about $150 billion today was seized from the Templars.
The Vatican will never reimburse the group, Govan says, because its members cannot prove that they are descendants of the
Knights Templar.
She calls the claim "ludicrous" and says Spanish papers have suggested the issue is something for psychiatrists to decide rather
than historians.

Related NPR Stories

• May 25, 2006

Penetrating The Mystique Of The Masons

• May 5, 2007

New Masons Drawn by Brotherhood, Not Myths

• May 22, 2006

The Truth At The Heart Of 'The Da Vinci Code'

• Oct. 21, 2007

Documents On Knights Templar To Be Released

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Masonry In Literature
Brethren,
References about Masonry are hidden in many books, and those of us in the craft are sometimes pleasantly surprised when
we discover an unexpected passage. The book Sioux Dawn – The Fetterman Massacre, 1866 by Terry C. Johnston has such a find.
The author’s forward tells us that all but two characters are real and explains who the fictional characters are. The men in the
Following passages were real.

It takes place following a funeral of some calvary soldiers killed in a battle with the Sioux:
“When White completed his simple service, he nodded to George Grummond. Solemnly the lieutenant stepped to the precipice of the
middle hole, pulling a white handkerchief from his pocket which he hung from his coat belt for want of a Masonic apron. As six fellow Masons
joined him at the graves, Grummond opened his ritual book, chocking through the last rites to be read over fallen comrades.
“Captain Brown?” he asked, finished at last. Turning he stuffed the book and handkerchief into the pockets of his overcoat.
“Fred Brown stepped to the middle coffin, raised its lid. On Sergeant Bower’s breast the captain laid his own medal for bravery awarded
during the Civil War. From Stone’s River to Fredericksburg and on to the siege at Atlanta, Brown and Bowers had forged a fast friendship.
Now Brown’s ‘Army of the Cumberland’ badge would rest for all time on the breast of his old friend” 1
1. From page 281

If you find any references in literature of interest to our Brethren, please pass them on so we can all share in the joy of your discovery.
Ed.

Grand Lodge Calendar

Fri. Aug 22 thru Wed. Aug 27 Surpreme Council 33° Providence RI

Wed. Sept. 3 thru Sun. Sept 7 Mid-Atlantic Shrine Virginia Beach

Thursday September 11 Lodge Rededication Syracuse
Fri. Sept 19 thru Sun Sept 21 Grand Commandry Kerhonkson
Sunday September 21 Grand Treasurer & Deputy Grand Marshal Apron Presentation NYC
Friday September 26 Past Senior Grand Warden Homecoming Utica
Saturday September 27 Lodge Rededication Marathon
Saturday September 27 Apron Presentation Cortlandville
Sunday September 28 Junior Grand Warden Apron Presentation Binghamton

Saturday October 4
Sunday October 5
Friday October 10
Saturday October 11
Sunday October 12
Monday October 13
Saturday October 18
Saturday October 25
Senior Grand Warden, Grand Marshal Apron Presentation Buffalo
Past Grand Master Homecoming Leonards
Deputy Grand Master Apron Presentation Russo's
Grand Master's Day @ West Point West Point
Grand Master's Day @ Tappan Tappan
Columbus Day Parade 5th Ave NYC
Junior Grand Deacon Apron Presentation Baldwin
Grand Master's Ball Buffalo

Saturday November 1 Deputy Grand Standard Bearer Apron Presentation Smithtown

Fri. Nov. 7 Thry Sun. November 9 RCC Eastern Regional Grantville
Saturday November 15 DeMolay Hall of Fame Bear Mountain
Saturday November 22 Masonic Toys for Tots @ Russo’s on the Bay Russo’s

Thursday December 4
Saturday December 6
Sunday December 7
Sunday December 7
Sunday December 14
Masonic Toys for Tots @ New York Hospital – 70th & York Ave NYC
Masonic Toys for Tots @ Masonic Hall NYC
Interfaith Breakfast (AM) Floral Park
Metro DD Association Party NYC
Red Cross of Contantine Buffalo

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Committee Chairmen
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TELEPHONE NO. EMAIL ADDRESS
Advisory Griffith Jones III (716) 833-8612 griffj3@verizon.net
Awards * Carter Dorzbacher (914) 769-4374 cld714@optonline.net
Brotherhood Fund * Robert D. Stack (516) 569-1951 nyfreemason@yahoo.com
Camp Turk David F. Stoy (607) 988-2545 dstoy@stny.rr.com
Charters * John E. de Meurers Sr (315) 783-9832 johndem@ridgeviewtel.us
Child Identification Donald H. Elliott (607)692-3134 NYCHIP1@nychip.org
Child Identification F.A.S.N.Y. C.H.I.P Joseph M. Keeler (718)833-0900 keeler533@msn.com
Community Service Kenneth E. Wagner (718)359-0279
Constitutions * John Leventhal (212) 600-1420 jmlad360@aol.com
Correspondence & Relations Gary Henningsen (609)409-1204 garyhenningsen2@aol.com
Credentials of Members & Returns of Lodges Edmund Kolb Jr. (201)385-2315
Custodians of the Work * Richard Friedman (585) 425-1981 richddgm@frontiernet.net
Distinguished Achievement Award Gary Henningsen (609)409-1204 garyhenningsen2@aol.com
Endowments * Ivan S. Obolensky (212) 861-4240
Finance * Alan J. Berk (212) 861-3012 alan-lrco@nyc.rr.com
Fraternal Correspondence Gary Henningsen (609)409-1204 garyhenningsen2@aol.com
George Washington National Memorial Ronald Sablosky (212)246-3345 RASMAO@aol.com
George Washington Tappan C.F.' Bill' Maurer (201) 391-1631 bill@maurer.org
Grand Historian James H. Rice (585)554-6032 jameshrice@frontiernet.net
Grand Lodge Convention Kurt Ott (845) 735-4557 schiller.304@verizon.net
GL Educational Asst. Program H. Stephen Lieb (914) 723-4476 slieb@aol.com
Law Enforcement * Martin A. Danoff (212) 682-4500 legaleagle70@att.net
Leadership & Education Services * Marino Cesarini (516) 741-6989 marinoDD96@verizon.net
Library & Museums Edward G. Gilbert (716)822-2051 rwegilbert@roadrunner.com
Lodges and Buildings * Fred C. Fredrickson (518) 512-3105 Ffredrickson@hesc.com
Long-Range Planning * M. Donald Darrohn III (585)225-1782 mddiii@frontiernet.net
Masonic Benevolence Committee * Wesley Powell (631) 691-7367 salwes@optonline.net
Masonic Blood Donor Program Sheldon D. Stachel (718) 998-8569 maxstach@aol.com
Masonic Brotherhood Foundation Gary Henningsen (609)409-1204 garyhenningsen2@aol.com
Masonic Family Fellowship Roy Puckhaber (631) 754-8467 rpuckhab@optonline.net
Masonic Hall Tours John Andrades Jr. (212)686-3996 acoljon@aol.com
Masonic Home Activity Leonard E. Coon
Masonic Jurisprudence * Bruce Widger (315) 673-9142 drbwwidger@alltel.net
Masonic Student Assistance Training (MSAT) Tim McMullin (607)748-6284 tmmcmullin@yahoo.com
Masonic University of NY (MUNY) Stephen King (518)489-1341 sking1@nycap.rr.com
Membership Development Bruce Chilton (585) 478-4631 boxman@rochester.rr.com
(585) 482-0400 &
Military OutReach David Crawford & Thomas M. Paglia (585)227-2046
Necrology * Herbert M. Groce, Jr. (973) 361-8816 archgroce@msn.com
NETNEWS Steven P. Koch (845) 298-2502 Stevenpkoch@aol.com
Pay of Members & Representatives Tommy Lam (718)259-5511 tlox710@yahoo.com
Proctor Steven Rubin (212) 643-5402 stevenadamrubin@msn.com
Public Relations Ronald J. Steiner (845)354-4192 nysmason@aol.com
Publications Committee * Ronald N. Bower (716) 434-4946 ronnbower@aol.com
Related Organizations Vincent Libone (718) 229-2841 enobilpartition@aol.com
Restorations * Manuel Abad (631) 331-3256 mabad@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Surviving Spouse & Loved Ones William C. Jones (315)986-9150 wjones@rochester.rr.com
Technology Stu Card (315) 845-6249 cards@ntcnet.com
Unity * Daniel M. Semel (212) 628-5613 dansem@aol.com
Youth Cary S. Cohn (516) 781-1157 ccohn1127@aol.com
* Standing Committee

Page 17 August 2008

Past Grand Master - Homecoming

Page 18 August 2008

Past Senior Grand Warden - Homecoming

Page 19 August 2008

Camp Turk
Grand Master’s Day at Camp Turk
Grand Master’s Day at Camp Turk 2008 was
marked by beautiful weather, good food,
fellowship with all Brothers, campers and
families, and a softball game that continued the
campers winning streak against the Grand
Master’s team.

The Grand Master’s star pitcher, RW Gilbert

Savitsky.

Page 20 August 2008

Camp Turk
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teams
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Bro. John Andrades Jr.

Masonic Hall Tours

As interests are increasing in knowing more about FREEMASONRY the Masonic Hall Tours are
experiencing many more visitors each year. Many visitors have been duly noted to say that our meeting
rooms "Speak for themselves." We welcome our world wide members of the craft, their families and friends.

We have been eager to increase conducting tours for the guests and families of our immediate brethren
within our Grand Lodge of New York. We ask the Masters of the lodges if they would stimulate interest in
group tours of the Masonic Hall Tours, located at 71 W 23rd Street, NY, NY, 10010 4149, for more
information Telephone 1-212-337-6602.

Page 21 August 2008

Brotherhood Fund Bro. Robert D. Stack

August 2008

To all Lodge, District, Area Chairmen, District Deputies, and Worshipful Masters:

Dear Colleagues,

The success of each year’s Masonic Brotherhood Fund Campaign is dependent upon the efficiency & knowledge
of all our Chairmen, and their ability to properly solicit donations.

The MBF meetings, in different locations around the State, attribute to these goals, and make the system of
recording run smoothly.

It is important that the Lodge, District, and Area Chairmen, particularly the new appointees, as well as the
DDGMs, attend in their areas. There are many changes this year; new reports, new categories, etc.

I realize that I am asking you to take some of your valuable time, and we have tried to make the locations easily
accessible, and a time, which allows for convenient travel. The dates and locations are listed below. All meetings
will start at the time designated and will be over as soon as the material is covered.

Please return the RSVP card quickly, so that proper arrangements can be made for refreshments.

I look forward to seeing you this Fall. Please make every effort to attend. Thank you.

Fraternally,

Robert D. Stack, PGT

State Chairman

Location and Dates 2008–Check time for each location

September 6th Dansville –off I 390 Phoenix Lodge 10 AM

September 13th Cortlandville Lodge,Cortland-10 AM

September 20th Rockville Centre L.I. 20 Lincoln Ave-10 AM
September 27th Masonic Home Care –Utica1- Friendship Hall- 10 AM

October 4th Hoffmann Lodge-Middletown-10 AM

October 11th Latham Temple-10 AM
October 25thth Buffalo-Marriott Hotel 10AM
October 30th New York City-Grand Lodge 7:30 PM

Page 22 August 2008

 Bro. Ronald J. Steiner
Public Relations NYSMASON@aol.com

Public Relations Seminars Continue

On Friday evening, August 8th, we held our second PR Seminar of this Masonic year in Latham and we had another
fine turnout of PR Liaisons and interested Brethren with approximately 30 in attendance from a good number of
Lodges in the Capital District region. Special thanks to RW Steven King and Peter Kermani who were Site
Coordinators as well as thanks the DDGMs and all the Brethren who participated and made this a very rewarding
night.

We likewise had 30 Brothers participating in the first PR Seminar we held at Masonic Hall in New York City on July
19th when RW Bill Feingold was Site Coordinator and Bro Rob Leonard assisted with the presentation.

We are now finalizing arrangements for the next three PR Seminars to be held

Utica area - Saturday, October 18 at 8:30 AM in MMRL... RW Ron Kamp Site Coordinator

Southern Tier - Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 PM Maine Masonic Lodge in Maine NY north of Endicott, NY
RW Ted Pierce is Site Coordinator

Buffalo region - Saturday, October 25 at 9:30 AM at Buffalo-Niagara Marriott Hotel

RW Richard "RJ" Kessler is Site Coordinator

We are looking to promote good attendance at these training and informational sessions.

Further details will be forthcoming regarding our PR Seminars scheduled for Long Island (November 15) and Tappan,
NY (TBA)

Fraternally,

Ron

RONALD J. STEINER
N.Y. GRAND LODGE PUBLIC RELATIONS
NYSMASON@AOL.COM
(845) 354 - 4192

Child ID Bro. Donald Elliot

Nychip1@nychip.org

Brothers,

Would you please help me get Masons to look at

the net news blog at: http://www.nymasons.org/cms/blog

As the new State Chairman I’m going to provide a daily update for Brothers

to keep informed on Chip Events.

S&F

Don Elliott, State Chairman

Page 23 August 2008

Child ID Bro. Donald Elliot
Nychip1@nychip.org

Brothers,

I am in distress and need assistance.

I have been asked by the GreenLawn Fire Dept of Long Island to run a Child-ID session this
Labor Day weekend, at their annual fund raiser.

I need Volunteers. It is a 3-Day event. Friday 8/29, Saturday 8/30, no Sunday and Monday 9/01.

Could you pass this on the brothers of your lodge to see who is willing and available.

Have them contact me at (201) 214-5987 or jann.weinrich@hunter.cuny.edu

Thank you for any assistance you can give.

Jann Weinrich,

Child ID Chairman 9th Manhattan District

Congratulations to the Dutchess District

The Child ID team of the Dutchess District held their most successful event ever at this year’s Dutchess
County Fair, which ran from August 19th through the 24th. Also assisting were Brothers and family members
from the Greene-Ulster, and the Westchester/Putnam Districts. A total of 885 children were processed. In
addition, the Dutchess District has an event scheduled for each weekend in September. Keep up the good
work Dutchess.

Masons will join effort on child ID services

The Grand Lodge of New York Free & Accepted Masons will be joining local law enforcement and
firefighters to perform child identification services over the course of America’s Fair, the Erie County Fair,
which is being held from August 12 to August 23, 2009. Masons enrolled more than 2,000 children at last
year’s fair.

The Masons’ Child Identification Program, or CHIP, provides parents with a DVD containing their children’s
photograph, fingerprints and other vital information, including their height, weight, eye and hair color, along
with a printable photo ID card. The information on the DVD can be of critical assistance should a child go
missing.

Page 24 August 2008

 Bro. Tim McMullin –
Masonic Student Assistance Training MSAT Chairman
tmcmullin@yahoo.com

MSAT Workshops Pay Unexpected Benefits

RW Tim McMullin, Junior Grand Warden and still Chairman, Masonic Student Assistance Training Program (MSAT)
was in Dunkirk, NY, for a three day MSAT training session which, began on Tuesday, August 12. This was the
second MSAT training held this summer. In case you missed it, the first summer MSAT session was held in Oxford,
NY, July 15,16,and 17. We had 85 educators, who were from schools in a four county area. RW McMullin discovered
that the participants really lived in towns that represented an eight county area. They left with new ways to help kids
stay in school and get on track, and also with a view of Masonry that they didn't have. In fact, two of the male teachers
asked for and received petitions to join the Fraternity. They saw our good work and wanted to be a part of it. By
chance, one of the principals was a member of Oxford Lodge, and he supplied the petitions. We Masons do good
work, and educators are seeing that.
MSAT (Pronounced EM-sat) is a three-day workshop for educators sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in New York.
An MSAT workshop is directed at a school based team. The MSAT workshop unveils a multi-step system for helping
young people who engage in behavior that puts them at risk, such as drug or alcohol abuse, gangs, or even suicide.
Educators deal with student issues that affect attendance, behavior, health (mental and physical) and academics. A
school building should plan to send at least four to six educators who will form a core building team. Educators leave
an MSAT Workshop after three days, saying, "This is the best workshop I ever attended - and I mean, EVER!"
The Core team of educators examine the Masonic Model, compare it to what they do, make modifications, and better
support their at risk population. The model can be implemented immediately.

All costs (estimated at $400 per teacher) are paid by the Masons, so there is virtually no cost for a school to attend.
Since MSAT began in New York State in October 2001, there have been 32 MSAT Workshops offered in the state,
and a total of 356 school based teams have attended, composed of 1900 New York Educators.

For this coming school year 2008-2009, there will be three workshops offered on the campus of the Masonic Care
Community in Utica, NY. The dates for Utica are 10/21-23, 08; 1/27-29, 09; 3/31-4/2, 2009. At the Utica site, rooms
and meals are provided for the participants. Rooms and meals are funded by the New York Masonic Fraternity

There will also be regional workshops in different parts of the state. At the regional sites, lunch is provided daily, but
participants commute from home daily. Regional workshops dates for the summer are:

For Delaware/Chenango/Madison/Otsego BOCES - July 15, 16, and 17, 2008 at Oxford, NY. (85 attended)
For Chautauqua and Erie Counties - August 12, 13, and 14, 2008 at Dunkirk, NY. (75 attended)

Additional regional workshops are planned as follows:

For Western NY, on Nov 18, 19, and 20, 2008 site at the Carrier Center in Angola, NY in Erie County
For the NY Metro area, including Long Island, during December 1-5, 2008.

For more information about MSAT and how you can help, or to register a school team, call 1-888-694-0511 or e-mail
msat@nymasons.org

By all means, Visit www.nymasons.org/cms/msat for the latest information

Thanks,
Tim

Page 25 August 2008

 Bro. Ira B. Cooperman
Masonic Care Community CoopermanI@masoniccommunityny.org

The Importance of Contributions – From Every Mason

There are several reasons why designating your Brotherhood Fund contribution to the Masonic Care
Community is vitally important:

(1.) For over 115 years – since 1893 – the Masonic Care Community has been “home” to thousands of
our Brothers, their widows and others with a Masonic affiliation. Currently a majority of all the residents on
the Masonic Care Community campus -- in the skilled nursing care Health Pavilion, the residential adult care
Wiley Hall, and independent retirement living in Acacia Village -- are Masons or have a Masonic affiliation
(such as being a widow of a Mason).

(2.) The Masonic Care Community does not get reimbursed for all the costs associated with the
healthcare services provided each skilled nursing care resident. Operating costs (especially gas, oil, health
insurance) have risen exponentially. As a result, each year our budget faces a deficit. Over 70 percent of
skilled nursing care residents in the Health Pavilion are covered by Medicaid – which pays far less than the
cost of their care. For many Wiley Hall residents, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is supposed to pay
for their care – but SSI only reimburses the Masonic Care Community $43.77 per day. How can that amount
cover three meals a day, the cost of medications, transportation, and the many activities that are vital for
healthy living?!

(3.) As you review your year-end donations, please consider a contribution to the Masonic Care
Community. If you itemize your income taxes, you will be able to take a charitable deduction for such
contributions. The Masonic Care Community is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit
organization and your donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

(4.) With the construction of a “Wall of Honor” in the new Health Pavilion, dedication opportunities now
exist to honor a friend or a relative, or an organization (such as your Lodge), or to create a memorial for a
loved one who has passed away. These charitable donations, for which the donor will receive Brotherhood
Fund credit as well as recognition on an attractive plaque of his or her choice, will help to ensure that our
doors to quality healthcare remain open to all.

Big or small, every donation counts! When a contribution is received, an appropriate acknowledgement
expressing the sincere gratitude of the staff and residents of the Masonic Care Community is sent to the
donor and to anyone else whom the donor desires. You decide where your gift should go when you
designate your Brotherhood contribution to the Masonic Care Community.

You may send a check to our address (2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1788), made payable to the
“Masonic Brotherhood Fund” and indicate on the check that you are designating your gift for the Masonic
Care Community. For further information, please call Bro. Ira Cooperman, Director of Philanthropy, at (315)
798-4703 or toll-free at (800) 593-3353. All contributions received will be recognized appropriately and will
be gratefully received.

Page 26 August 2008

 Bro. Roy Puckhaber
Fellowship Committee rpuckhaber@optonline.net

Masonic Family Fellowship

ROY PUCKHABER Chairman (Lorraine) GEORGE TODD Vice Chairman
45 Alton Ave, Greenlawn, NY 11740-2126 3372 Martin Rd Hamlin, NY 14464
(R) (631) 754- 8467 (F) (516) 333-8027 (R) (585) 964-5809 (C) (585) 298-0852
B) (516) 333-4311 (E) rpuckhaber@optonline.net (E) gtodd@rgrta.com
My Brothers,
The Masonic Fellowship and Family Involvement Committee is in full swing for the summer. Below is the list of the
different Chairman and Committees.
The Bowling Committee, under the leadership of Bro. Gerald Dievendorf has had a tremendous year. If your District
participates in bowling events please contact Bro. Gerald Dievendorf so that he can register you within the Grand
Lodge Committee.

Family Day at West Point will take place on October 11, 2008. With the Grand Master M∴W∴Edward Gilbert in
attendance it looks to be a wonderful day for football, friendship and camaraderie amongst the Brothers present. A
special thank you goes out to Brother Ronald Stoveland for all his efforts in making this day a success.
Also busy this summer are; Brothers Scott Patrick and Al Li with both our salt & fresh water fishing. They have planed
and helped plan numerous events for this summer and are counting on you, my Brothers, for their success.
For you golfers out there, let’s get those golf outings planned. Bro. Richard Arthur is waiting to help you promote your
golf outing. If you are a first time planner and you have questions, please give this Brother a call for his assistance.
One of the new things we are trying this year is for the Districts across the state to have their own horseshoe
tournaments and send your champions to a statewide playoff. It will be held on the first Sunday in October at the Ninth
Manhattan District Park in Tappan, N.Y., so get out there and choose your best throwers for the state championship.
Contact Bro. Richard Witthohn with your entries for the tournament at 631-669-7749 or email at rnbwitt@hotmail.com.
For those of you that have parades coming up please contact Bro. Gary Solberg at 718-833-4169 so that he can help
promote your parade.

We as a committee are also planning on giving out awards for the different State Champions and Record Holders.
Sincerely & Fraternally,
R∴W∴Roy Puckhaber, Masonic Family Fellowship Chairman

Bowling Chairman; Family Day at West Point Chairman;

GERALD R. DIEVENDORF (Judy) RONALD STOVELAND (Patricia)
19 Rose Court, Delmar, NY 12054 3 Austin Court, Monroe, NY 10950-2301
(R) (518) 439-6684 (R) (845) 783-1405
(E) Tjerry@dievendorf.netT (E) rwhs309@yahoo.com

Fresh Water Fishing Chairman; Salt Water Fishing Chairman;

SCOTT G. PATRICK Al Li
2134 Turnpike Road, Hornell, NY 14843 4 Norton Street Freeport, NY 11520-6500
(R) (607) 324-5862 (B) (607) 324-4300 (R) 516-867-8299
(E) Tfinn@finnsrealm.com (E) ali3@optonline.net

Masonic Parades Chairman; Golf Chairman;

GARY R. SOLBERG (Janice) RICHARD J. ARTHUR
1229 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228-2717 220 Snyder Avenue Syracuse, NY 13206
(R) (718) 833-4169 (R) 315-463-1565
(E) GRSOLBERG@earthlink.net (E)
Page 27 August 2008
 Horseshoes Chairman;
RICHARD WITTHOHN (Barbara)
46 Pine Street Babylon, NY 11702
(R) 631-669-7749
(E) rnbwitt@hotmail.com

Bro. Richard Wittholm

Fellowship Committee – Horseshoes rnbwitt@hotmail.com

Our Fellowship and Family Committee, reported in the spring issue this year that we are trying to organize a horseshoe
pitching tournament. Horseshoe pitching is a summer sport enjoyed at picnics, barbeques, and fairs, and not just relegated to a
country or farm activity. Participation is enjoyed by men, women, and children, and does not entail expensive equipment,
clothing, or fees to play.

The rules, equipment, and court dimensions can be accessed on the internet at www.mastersgames.com or by E-mailing
me Richard Witthohn at rnbwitt@hotmail.com. The first State championship will take place at the annual Traubenfest sponsored
by the Ninth Manhattan Masonic District at Tappan, NY on October 5th 2008. Each participating team will consist of at least one
or two Masons, or one Mason and an immediate family member.

Any Brother organizing the Horseshoes in their respective Districts, indicating their participants in the State Playoffs,
must fill out the form below, and send it to me no later than September 15

We will accept only one team per Masonic District. We hope this will encourage the individual lodges to hold playoffs
during the summer season, and all your champions meet at the Traubenfest for the State Championship.

*****************************************************************************************

District_______________________ District Deputy Grand Master____________________________________

Brothers Name_____________________________________________________________________________

Lodge Number___________________ Lodge____________________________________________________

Street Address______________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________________ State_____________ Zip___________________

Phone_________________________________ E-Mail_____________________________________________

Partner or Brother___________________________________________________________________________

Lodge Number (if applicable) ________ Lodge (if applicable)_______________________________________

Street Address______________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________________ State_____________ Zip___________________

Phone_________________________________ E-Mail_____________________________________________

Page 28 August 2008

 Bro. AlbertA. Li
Fellowship Committee – Salt Water Fishing Ali3@optonline.net

Salt Water Fishing Derby- 2008

Are you an avid fisherman?
Send us photos of yourself with your biggest catch! Include the size, weight and bait used to catch same.

Salt Water Contest Rules

1- There will be two divisions in the contest.
Division 1- For members in good standing in a New York State Masonic Lodge
Division 2- Family Members; Wife, child, grandchild or parent of member.
2- Salt Water Classes; Fluke, Flounder, Bluefish, Striped Bass (from surf), Sea Bass, and Black Fish.
3- You may enter as many fish in as many classes as you desire but you cannot win more than one first place award in
the classes covered by Rule 2 based on fish weight.
4- Contest is limited to New York State and its border waters. In the Salt Water division, boats must operate from a
New York Port and return within 36 hours.
5- Fish must be legally caught and entered within 15 days of being caught. If on vacation they must be entered within
7 days of returning from vacation.
6- Fish must be entered on an official entry form below. All questions must be answered. Weight determines the
winner. In a case of a tie, the earliest date of entry breaks the tie.
7- One point will be awarded per pound of fish caught between April 1st and November 30th.
8- One first place award will be made for the contest.

MASONIC SALT WATER FISHING BLANK

Family Entry [ ] Individual Masonic Entry [ ]

Anglers Name: ___________________________________________ Phone No.: ________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Division: Salt Water: Boat [ ] Salt Water: Surf [ ]

Fish Class: _______________ Length: _______________ Girth: _______________ Weight: _______________

Where Caught:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Anglers Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Witnessed by: ______________________________________________________________________________

Remit to: Al Li Phone: 516-867-8299
4 Norton Street E-mail: ali3@optonline.net
Freeport, NY 11520-6500

Bro. Gary Solberg

Fellowship Committee - Parades GRSOLBERG@earthlink.net

Parade Date Location Contact Person Masonic Phone E-Mail

Position
Steuben Day 9-20-08 N.Y.C. Larry Wund D.D.G.M. 845-225-4132 Lew356@verizon.net
Parade
Columbus Day 10-13-08 N.Y.C. Biagio Valenti G.S.B. rwbiagio@aol.com
Parade
Veterans Day 11-11-08 N.Y.C. Robert L. Parry Bro. 718-781-1426 robustparry@earthlink.net
Parade

Page 29 August 2008

 Bro. Scott G. Patrick
Fellowship Committee – FreshWater Fishing finn@finnsrealm.com

Fresh Water Fishing Derby- 2008

Fresh Water Contest Rules
1- There will be two divisions in the contest.
Division 1- For members in good standing in a New York State Masonic Lodge.
Division 2- Family Members; Wife, child, grandchild or parent of member.
2- Fresh Water Classes; Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, Brook Trout, White Perch, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Pickerel,
Large Mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Yellow Perch, Atlantic Salmon (landlocked),
3-You may enter as many fish in as many classes as you desire but you cannot win more than one first place award in
the classes covered by rule 2 based on fish length.
4-Certain classes of fish caught in Lake Ontario or Lake Erie (see Rule 9A & 9B) are not eligible. Enter in special
contest (Par. 9).
5- Contest is limited to New York State and its border waters.
6- Fish must be legally caught and entered within 15 days of being caught. If on vacation they must be entered within
7 days of returning from vacation.
7- Fish must be entered on an official entry form below. All questions must be answered. Length determines the
winner. In a case of a tie, then the weights will break the tie. If still tied, the earliest date of entry breaks the tie. The
decision of the judges is final.
8-Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Special Contest.
7a- Includes St. Lawrence River and all Lake Tributaries upstream to the first impassable fish barrier
7b- For Coho, Chinook Salmon, Lake Brown and Steelhead Trout.
7c- One point will be awarded per inch of fish caught between April 1st to midnight November 30th.
7d- One first place award will be made for the contest.

MASONIC FRESH WATER FISHING BLANK

Family Entry [ ] Masonic Entry [ ]

Anglers Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Division: Salt Water: Boat [ ] Salt Water: Surf [ ]

Fish Class: _______________ Length: _______________ Girth: _______________ Weight: _______________

Where Caught:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Anglers Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Witnessed by: ______________________________________________________________________________

Remit to: Scott G. Patrick Phone: 607-324-5862

2134 Turnpike Road E-mail: PatrickSG@corning.com
Hornell, NY 14843

Page 30 August 2008

 Bro. Gerald R.
Fellowship Committee – Bowling Dievendorf

NEW YORK STATE

MASONIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT
In the capacity of Team Captain and acting for those whose names appear on this entry, I hereby enter those listed on
the other side of this form in the NYS Masonic Bowling Tournament. I also agree to abide by the tournament rules and
regulations prescribed. The entrants whose names appear herein, or their authorized substitutes, hereby agree that the
tournament, its officers, and agents shall be liable only to the extent of returning entry fees if and when a team shall be
prevented from bowling in the tournament by unexpected but necessary changes in schedule, premature termination of
the Tournament, or for any reason beyond the control of the tournament organizers.

Team Captain: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone/E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________

TOURNAMENT RULES
1. The event is open to men of all ages. Minors (under 18 years of age) must submit a signed “Parental Consent’ form.
2. Competition and prize categories will include 4-man teams, doubles, singles and “All Events.”
3. Entries may compete in one or more event, but bowlers must compete in the first 3 to qualify for the ‘All Events’
prize.
4. Fees are $15 per man for the 4-man teams, doubles, singles plus an additional fee of $3 for the “all events”
category.
5. Re-entries are allowed in the 2 or 4-man team events providing that at least half of the team members are different.
Entrants bowling more than once will have their first scores used for the “All Events” award.
6. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with USBS rules except as specified.
7. Entrants shall use their highest previous year’s sanctioned average based on a minimum of 21 games or their
current average based on a minimum of 21 games; if that current average is 10 pins or more higher than the
previous year’s average. Bowlers without established averages shall be assigned an average of 150 unless another
“reasonable” average can be otherwise confirmed. Team captains are responsible for the correctness and
authenticity of averages in the individual team members.
8. Handicap will be calculated by determining 100% of the difference between each entrant’s average and 200 pins.
Bowlers averaging above 200; bowl scratch.
9. Bowlers are responsible for the accuracy of submitted averages. If the submitted average results in a bowler
receiving an unwarranted handicap advantage then the bowler will be disqualified. If the submitted average is
higher than required by Rule No. 7 above, then results will be calculated based on the submitted averages.
10. For each event there will be at least one prize for each 10 entries or major fraction thereof. All of the prize fees
portion of the entry fee will be paid out.
11. Bowlers are requested to appear 30 minutes before bowling start times.
12. Lanes will be assigned by lottery.
TOURNAMENT OFFICERS

Name______________________________

Page 31 August 2008

 Bro. Gerald R.
Fellowship Committee – Bowling Dievendorf

59th Annual Prizes for the following events:

4-Man teams – Doubles – Singles – All Events
New York State Masonic Bowling (Enter one or all)
Association Tournament Lake Street Lanes
10 Lake Street
New Berlin, NY 13411
USBC Sanctioned
Phone (607) 847-8594

Handicap: 100% to 200% (Scratch over 200%)

Prize ratio: at least one prize for each 10 entries.
NON-MASONS ARE WELCOME TO BOWL IN THIS
TOURNAMENT.

Mail full remittance to: Squad dates and times:

Roger Chase • 4-man Team events: September 21, 28, October 5

61 South Main Street 11 am & 2 pm each day
New Berlin, NY 13411 • Doubles events: September 20, 27, October 4
607-488-4029 11 am & 2 pm each day
• Single events following Doubles event
Checks payable to:
“NYS Masonic Bowling Association” $15 per man per team, doubles or singles event
$2 per man for All Events (optional)

Office use: Preferred bowling times for 4-man event:

Money Received: _____________________ Date: __________________________

Check No. ___________________________ Time: ___________________________

Put checks (√) in columns of the events that bowlers will participate in:
Lodge Date of 06-07 4-man Doubles Singles All Events
Name No. Birth average team

(Important: indicate the team members for doubles)

Page 32 August 2008

 Bro. Richard J. Arthur
Fellowship Committee – Golf Richard.arthut411@gmail.com

For the golfers out there, let’s get those golf outings planned. The new chairman, Brother Richard Arthur, has been active in the
Masonic Golf Club for many years now and has decided to merge that club with the Fellowship Committee. Here is a Brother
with almost 20 years experience in arranging golf outings waiting to help you make your outing a success.

Since 1952 the “New York State Masonic Golf Association” has been holding a golf tournament in different cities around the
State each year. From the Catskills to the Capital Region and Buffalo to Central NY golfers have enjoyed Masonic Fellowship on
the links. Over the years they have tried different formats, and scheduled events at different times of the year to get the best
possible turnout

The Committee is made up of directors from all over New York State. They meet twice a year to assist one of the directors
in scheduling the State Tournament in his area that year. They are lacking Directors in a few areas, Albany, St. Lawrence Region,
Buffalo and NYC Area. The NYSMGA Tournament is held in a different area each year and they would like to expand into areas
that they haven't been in a few years. The Spring meeting is in Syracuse because it is centrally located. The second is held at the
tournament site after play.

The MYSMGA welcomes anyone interested in becoming a member; especially from the areas that lack directors. They are
looking for new Directors from the Thousand Island Region, The Capital District, Utica-Oneonta Region, Catskills and NY City
area. They would like to have representation from all over the state and expand into new areas where they can schedule
tournaments each year. They meet twice a year, in the spring in Syracuse and the fall at the course that they will be playing at the
following year. Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Bro. Richard Arthur at 315-463-1565 and he will send you an
application.

The NYSMGA have a two-day weekend planned. Friday for a Directors’ Scramble with fun twists during the round and Saturday
for the tournament with Callaway scoring. Non-Masons are allowed to play as well; they are requesting that there be at least one
mason per foursome. Women are welcome and compete only against other women but can play with the men in a foursome.
This year, the Tournament will be at Woodgate Pines (not too far from Boonville, NY) on July 25th & 26th. The cost is $65.00 per
person, which includes golf, cart, prizes and dinner after the tournament on Saturday.

If you are interested in playing in the Scramble or Tournament you can go to the Grand Lodge web site under the Fellowship and
Family Involvement Committee and down load the forms.

Brother Richard Arthur is waiting to help you promote your golf outing.

If you are a first time planner, here is a small guide in planning your outing.
If you have more questions, please give this Brother a call for their assistance.

1 - The most people you should have in a golf outing is 144, which will consist of 2 groups of 4 on each of the 18 holes
with a shotgun start. Every hole would have an A group and a B group. When the outing starts everyone goes to
their assigned hole # and starts at the same time. The A group would go first and once they are done the B group
would go. Every golf course varies on how many people they require in order to shut down the course just for
you. If you do not have enough to get the entire course you can just book a section of tee times depending on how
many players you have. You should always put 4 people in a group with 2 people per golf cart.
2 - Usually the golf course that you are going to will set up a location near the course and have breakfast in the morning
and lunch after the round with beverages if you would like and you have enough people. They will tell you what
the fee would be. At most outings shirts or hats are given to each player with this cost being included in the
amount charged to each person to play in the outing. Usually a sleeve of balls or other small giveaways are
included. A ticket is also given for a drink and a hot dog or hamburger during the round.
3 - You will also need to decide what type of prizes to announce at the end. Normally there is one for
Best score, longest drive on a designated hole, and you would pick 2 par 3 holes and give a prize for the closest to
the pin on each hole. An idea that works well is to get some donated golf items for prizes or buy some gifts and
do a raffle after each round.
4 - The round of golf should not take more than 5-6 hours depending on how many people you have. If you are taking
over the course make sure you find out how much time the course gives you. If you take too long they may
charge you extra which can become very costly.

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 Bro. Ronald Stoveland
Fellowship Committee – West Point rwhs309@yahoo.com

Grand Master's Day at West Point

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Tentative Events Scheduled

Masons’ parking at South Dock Parking Area

$10.00 per car in advance – designated by PAID LOT PASS ONLY

9:00 AM: Masonic Memorial Service at Hudson River location

10:00 AM or 3 hours before game : Parade of Cadets on the Plain

LUNCH
The Grand Lodge will provide a tent, table and chairs for the Brethren, Ladies & Family to use.
In addition there will be a $11.00 per person for Coffee & Donuts in AM,
Bar B-Q of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, iced tea before the game and/or after the game.

Football Game: Army vs Eastern Michigan University – at Michie Stadium ($31.00 per ticket)
Shuttle Bus Service Available
To and From Masonic Parking Area at South Dock and the Various Sites above at NO Charge.
********************************************************************************************************************
Coupon

GRAND MASTERS DAY AT WEST POINT TICKET ORDER FORM

SEND TO: Ronald “Hank” Stoveland

3 Austin Court , Monroe , NY 10950-2301, e-mail: rwhs309@yahoo.com

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________ Lodge and District: _________________________

Enclosed is my check made payable to: MASONIC SPECIAL EVENTS

in the amount of $________ .00 for ________ tickets at ($31.00 ea.) for the Army football game on

October 11, 2008, and $ ________.00 for meal tickets and $________.00 for South Dock
parking pass(es) ($10.00 per car)

Please send paid gate pass(es) for ________ vehicle(s), food and game tickets to the above address.
Please allow extra time to get into the stadium for security checks,

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL TICKET ORDERS WITH CHECKS MADE OUT TO:
MASONIC SPECIAL EVENTS

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Page 34 August 2008

 Bro. C. F. William Maurer
Fellowship Committee - Tappan bill@maurer.org

GRAND MASTER’S DAY CELEBRATION IN TAPPAN –

OCTOBER 12, 2008
THE AMERICAN WAR OF
INDEPENDENCE IS FINALLY
OVER. PLANS ARE BEING
MADE FOR THE BRITISH TO
EVACUATE NEW YORK ON
NOVEMBER 25, 1783. DATES AT
WEST POINT - AND THE DE
WINT HOUSE - ARE ON
GENERAL WASHINGTON’S
SCHEDULE.

BROTHER GEORGE
WASHINGTON STAYED AT THE
DE WINT HOUSE IN TAPPAN
(NOVEMBER 11-14) AND THE
NEXT DAY WENT TO WEST
POINT FOR A FINAL VISIT.

225 YEARS LATER, YOU CAN

VISIT WEST POINT ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH FOR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND
THE NEXT DAY, SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 12TH, VISIT THE
HISTORIC DE WINT HOUSE,
HAVE A GREAT MEAL AT THE
OLD ’76 HOUSE AND THEN
GRAND MASONIC FELLOWSHIP
CELEBRATING GRAND
MASTER’S DAY AT TAPPAN.

ALL ARE INVITED. DUTCH

TREAT BUFFET LUNCHEON AT
THE OLD ’76 HOUSE AT $25.00
PER GUEST SERVED FROM
11:00 TO 1:00 P.M. CEREMONIES
WILL BEGIN AT THE DE WINT
HOUSE AT 2:00 P.M.

THERE WILL BE AN EASEL

DISPLAY EXPLAINING THE
PART OF THE DE WINT HOUSE
BETWEEN YORKTOWN (OCT.
1781) AND EVACUATION DAY
WHEN THE BRITISH FINALLY HARPER’S MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 1883.
LEAVE NEW YORK - AND AMERICA .

HISTORIC DETAILS ON THIS PERIOD AND MASONIC PARTICIPATION MAY BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT
http://www.earlyamerica.com/review/2008_summer_fall/ See article “The Forgotten Holiday”

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 Bro. C. F. William Maurer
Fellowship Committee - Tappan bill@maurer.org

Dutch Treat Buffet from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. Remarks

At the Historic Old ’76 House MW Richard P. Thomas
President
Easel Display: Evacuation Day 1783
In front of the De Wint House Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Home

Program Begins – 2 P.M. Special Presentations

by the Trustees of the Masonic Hall and
Home
Entrance of the “Grand Line”
Under the direction of RW Robert Finley Introduction of Elected and Appointed
Grand Marshal Grand Line Officers
RW Robert Finley
Invocation Grand Marshal
Rabbi Bro. Eli Mallon, M.Ed., LMSW
Introduction of MW Edward G. Gilbert
Presentation of the Colors Grand Master of Masons in the State of New
By the Masonic War Veterans under the command York
of Commander General of Grand Post RW Robert E. Morlang Jr.
RW Eustace Kiryakos District Deputy Grand Master
and the Heroes of ’76, National Sojourners #13 Orange-Rockland District
led by RW Edmund Kolb Jr.
The Grand Master’s Address
Pledge of Allegiance MW Edward Gilbert
Grand Master of Masons in the State of New
Welcome and Introduction of Guests
York
RW C. F. William Maurer
Committee Chairman Benediction
RW Kenneth Wagner
Special Presentations
Grand Chaplain
RW Eustace Kiryakos,
Commander General of Grand Post Taps
Presentation to MW Edward G. Gilbert RW Raymond P. Alvarez
of his Commander in Chief Cap PC General of Grand Post
Masonic War Veterans

Light refreshments will be served following the program.

Thank you for coming to celebrate with our Grand Master today.
Have a safe trip home and please come and visit us often
and bring your friends to this lovely and historic site.

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Youth Bro. Cary Cohn
Ccohn1127@aol.com

Even though many of our Lodges have gone dark during the summer months, many Lodge’s have continued to
serve our communities by honoring good work’s accomplished for the sake of others.

We congratulate the following Lodges for going into their communities and showing through action that Masons
care! 17 Scouts from 8 different communities in NY and Northern New Jersey were honored for their good work.

Eagle Boy Scout Recognition

St. Lawrence No. 111, 2nd St Lawrence District, Canton, N.Y. honored an Eagle Scout from T27, BSA Hiawatha
Seaway Boy Scout Council 364, 7/06/08

Sisco No. 259, Essex District, Westport N.Y. will honor two Scouts from T63.BSA Twin Rivers Council 364

Cato No. 141, Cayuga –Tompkins District, Sodus, N.Y. honored one worthy Eagle Scout from T111, BSA Finger-
lakes Council 391. 7/17/08

Fraternal No. 155, Clinton District, Plattsburgh, N.Y. will honor two Brothers, each an Eagle from T39, BSA
Twin Rivers Council 364

Canandaiqua No. 294, O-S-Y District, honored one Scout from T43 in Canandaiqua N.Y. 7/27 and honored
another scout from T29 on 8/4/08 in Rushville, N.Y. BSA Finger-lakes Council 391

Soloman’s No. 196, First Westchester Putnam District, recognized one Eagle Scout from T22, Tuxedo N.Y. on 8/09,
BSA West-Chester Putnam Council 388

Scriba No. 414, Oswego District, will honor 5 Eagle Scouts from two different Troops, T724, and T725, BSA
Hiawatha Seaway Council 373 on 8/23/08 in Constantia, and Bernhards Bay, N.Y.

Stony Point-Wawyanda No. 313, Orange –Rockland District, will honor 3 Eagle Scouts from 3 different Troops,
T2146, T124, T126, in Tuxedo, N.Y. and in Northern New Jersey BSA Hudson Valley Council 374

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wantagh Little League "Big League" team 17-18 year olds,

sponsored by 6th Manhattan Masonic District

standing left to right Ed Ciminelli- Coach, Ben Alssid, L.T. Stehl, Chris Rom, Greg Rom Jr., Vince Vagnone, David Tobin, RW Cary
Cohn- Manager, T.J.Biegner, Rob Hall
front row Ryan Akley, Rob Burkhardt, Anthony Farino, Kevin Ciminelli
missing from picture - Greg Rom Sr. {taking picture}- Coach, Matt Virga, Jason Obenshine, Kevin Winter

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Order of DeMolay

Fulton – Montgomery Masonic District

Youth Committee

Brothers, Sisters, and Friends;

This past weekend August 1, 2008 – August 3, 2008 was the New York DeMolay 2008 State Convention. This event
was held at Union College in Schenectady, New York.
Scheduled for this event was election of State Officers, awards, dinner, dance, and a lot of fun.
Attending from St. Andrews Chapter were nine young men, one new member initiated into DeMolay and seven
Advisors.
A great time was to be had by all whom attended. St. Andrews Chapter was full of Spirit for this event, wearing clown
wigs, having attitude checks, and letting everyone know that St. Andrews Chapter was there.

St. Andrews Chapter received the following

awards, which are:
M∴W∴Carl J. Smith, most improved Chapter
Award
M∴W∴Calvin G. Bond Membership Award
Most Outstanding Communication Award by
DeMolay International
Also attending this event was M∴W∴Edward
Gilbert, Grand Master of Masons of the State of
New York. Also present was Past Grand Master
M∴W∴Neal Bidnick, and Executive Officer of
New York DeMolay Dad David Glassman. The
Young Women’s Organizations were also
represented (Triangles, Rainbow and
Constellation).

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Order of DeMolay

State Master Counselor – Brian Bidnick

The State Officers for 2008 – 2009 are as follows: State Senior Counselor – Michael Hernandez (St.
State Master Counselor – Brian Bidnick Andrews Chapter) (Right)
State Senior Counselor – Michael Hernandez State Junior Counselor – Benedict Aventurato (Left)
(St. Andrews Chapter)
State Junior Counselor – Benedict Aventurato
State Scribe – William Koller
State Marshal – Nicholas Testut
Hudson Valley Division Counselor - Joshua Krajewski (St. Andrews Chapter)
Metropolitan Division Counselor – John Lucero
Niagara Frontier Division Counselor – Nick Kaczmarek
Hudson Valley Division Mom – Mom Cathy Krajewski

Brothers in Need
Brethren:

A Brother Mason and Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon from Germany and his wife wish to stay with a Masonic
Family for about two (2) weeks in November 2008 during their visit. The Brother will be going to New York
Presbyterian Hospital daily and his wife desires to improve her English.

Anyone who is interested in helping this sojourning couple, please contact RW Brother Werner Kniesel, Past
Grand Treasurer and Trustee, at (347) 495-3588.

For further information, go to: http://www.thestageinmerrick.com/

Page 39 August 2008

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) Bro. Ronald Kamp
kamp@mmrl.edu

Since 1960, the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) has recognized the importance to encourage
talented young men and women to pursue a career in science or medicine. This year Madalene Boyle (St.
Lawrence University), Matthew Constanza (Rochester Institute of Technology), Lisa Murphy (Albany College of
Pharmacy), Avanish Reddy (Toscani College), Meghan Shaughnessy (University of Notre Dame) and Michael
Talarico (Hobart College) will join a distinguished group of over 400 students who have participated in the
MMRL Summer Fellowship Program.

The 10 week program permits students direct involvement in research projects under staff guidance in the fields
of experimental cardiology, molecular biology and molecular genetics. During their tenure, students gain an
appreciation for how scientific problems pertaining to medical disease are approached and examined, and
experience the day to day running of a cutting-edge research facility. After completing the program, they will
gain knowledge and practical experience in physiological, biochemical, molecular and pharmacological
methodologies and be better prepared to make important career decisions.

The summer session closed with a scientific symposium presented by the students on Thursday, August 7
followed by an awards luncheon honoring the Summer Fellows and local sponsors at the Laboratory. Funding
for this year's program has been provided by Slocum-Dickson Foundation, Dr. Atul Butala, Dr. Ashok and Shilpa
Patel, Utica Lodge 47 F. & A.M. and Bredablick Lodge 880, F. & A.M.

10:00 Introduction 11:00 Immunological characterization of membrane

Dr. Fabiana Scornik protein supercomplexes following blue native
Summer Fellowship Program Director polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Presented by: Meghan Shaughnessy
10:15 Comparison of the effects of a sodium channel Preceptor: Dr. Guillermo Pérez
blocker in atrial and ventricular myocytes Sponsored by: Dr. Butala
Presented by: Lisa Murphy
Preceptor: Dr. Andrew Zygmunt 11:15 Early afterdepolarizations and Torsade de
Sponsored by: Utica Lodge 47 Pointes do not develop in canine isolated right and left
atrial preparations under long QT conditions
10:30 Do variations in Angiotensin II Receptor gene Presented by: Avanish Reddy
(AGTR1) predispose to the development of cardiac Preceptor: Dr. Sasha Burashnikov
arrhythmias? Sponsored by: Utica Lodge 47
Presented by: Madalene Boyle
Preceptor: Gabriel Caceres 11:30 Antiarrhythmic effects of losartan and enalapril
Sponsored by: Slocum Dickson in pulmonary vein sleeve preparations
Foundation Presented by: Michael Talarico
Preceptor: Dr. Serge Sicouri
10:45 Do variations in fibroblast growth factor (FGF) Sponsored by: Slocum Dickson
genes play a role in Brugada Syndrome? Foundation
Presented by: Costanza, Matthew
Preceptor: Elena Burashnikov 11:45 Presentation of certificates to students and
Sponsored by Dr. Patel sponsors
Dr. Charles Antzelevitch
Executive Director and Director of Research

Annual Summer Fellowship Program Picnic followed Presentations

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Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) Bro. Ronald Kamp
kamp@mmrl.edu

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Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) Bro. Ronald Kamp
kamp@mmrl.edu

Page 42 August 2008

Masonry in Stamps
Bro. Ted H. Jacobsen, secretary of Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 1066 creates Masonic First Day Covers for
USPS stamps of Masonic relevance. Below are his latest offerings.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME stamp,

released July 16th, honoring Mason Albert Von
Tilzer, who wrote the music.

The “Vintage Black Cinema” stamps released on July

16th, as was the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” stamp.

The top cover honors Duke Ellington, Prince Hall Mason

Lodge No. 1 in Washington, DC.

The second First Day Cover honors Josephine Baker,

Member of Loge Nouvelle Jerusalem, Grande Loge
Feminine de France.

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From Whose Bourne…
It is with deep sorrow to inform you the passing away of Bro. Arthur Agoshian of Syrio-American Lodge, and
who is the Father of Bro.Vicken Agoshian and the Father in-law of RW Razmig Djinbashian. May his soul rest
in peace.

We are saddened to report the Secretary of Spartan Lodge No. 956, Bro. James Loros passed away on August
1st. A Masonic Service was held

NYS Trooper Shawn W. Snow, 47, of Hermon, son of D. Edward Snow, DDGM 1st St. Lawrence District, on
Sunday August 3, 2008 in Ogdensburg. Please send memorials to the Hermon Cemetery, NY State Trooper
Foundation, the Salvation Army or 911 Memorial Fund. The Grand Master, Most Worshipful Edward G. Gilbert
and the Officers and Permanent Members of the Grand Lodge of New York extend their heart-felt sympathies
and condolences to RW Brother Don Snow, and his wife Inez, for the loss of their dear son, Shawn. Sympathy
Cards may be sentto:
Don & Inez Snow
127 Church Street
Hermon, NY 13652-0236

Dallas Police Detective Paul Bentley died on July 21, 2008 at 87-years. He helped arrest presidential assassin
Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theater on November 22, 1963. When asked why Oswald appears to have a cut
on his forehead, Bentley allegedly said it came from his Masonic Ring. Refer to the attached article from
Newsday, July 25, 2008.

Bro. Roy Akins, Mayor of the City of Glens Falls laid down the working tools of life on Sunday August 10, 2008.
Brother Akins was a member of Queensbury Lodge No. 121. He served as Lodge Treasurer, Trustee of the
Masonic Hall Association, and Trustee of the Queensbury Masonic Historical Society. A Masonic Funeral
Service was held. Those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to the Voices of the Heart, 3043 Route
4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, High Peaks Hospice, Inc., 667 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804, Warren
Washington Counties Special Olympics, 127 Sherman Island Road, Queensbury, NY 12804, Glens Falls Area
Youth Center, 90 Montcalm St., Glens Falls, NY 12801, or The Open Door, 24 South St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
His complete obituary can be viewed at
http://www.poststar.com/articles/2008/08/11/community/announcements/obits/13812413.txt

Bro. Paul Melone of Athelstane Lodge No. 839, has laid down his working tools on Wednesday August 13, 2008, and
is at rest. Paul was so very active in his Community (Tappan, Orangetown, Rockland) as an historian and community
activist and was a long time member and Emeritis of the Grand Lodge Committee for the George Washington Masonic
Historic Site at Tappan ... the DeWint House. There is an extensive obituary in today's Journal News highlighting his
most distinguished career as a historian and community activist. (see below). Paul was a long time member of the
Grand Lodge Committee for the George Washington Masonic Historic Site at Tappan and was currently Emeritis. At
the request of the family there will be a Masonic Memorial Service conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 23rd at
the Old '76 House Restaurant. May his soul rest in eternal peace!

We are saddedned to report the passing of W. Robert E. Truax, Past Master of Gasport Lodge No. 787 in 1999,
also a Past Patron of Gasport Chapter 153 OES and Dedicated Service Award recipient on August 7, 2008. A
Masonic memorial service was held. Condolences may be sent to the family at 5871 Dewhirst Road, Gasport NY
14067-9364

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From Whose Bourne…
We have just been informed of the passing of Rev. Walter Collins, Sunday Night August 10, 2008.

Sickness & Distress

RW Brother Vincent Savoca, Past DDGM-2nd Manhattan, is resting from the stroke he had on July 28th.
Vinny’s wife, Rosanna asked that everyone keep Vinny and her whole family in your prayers.

We ask for your prayers for Betty Rogler, mother in law of RW Tim McMullin, Junior Grand Warden. Betty is a
90 years old widow who lives alone. August 5, Betty was in her back yard, and she lost her balance and fell,
breaking her hip. Surgery is planned for the afternoon of August 6. Betty is a spry, active 90 year old, with a
sunny, optimistic personality, and Elaine and Tim expect a complete recovery, after a lengthy period of
rehabilitation. Get well and/or Thinking of you cards may be sent to her home at 3129 King Street, Endwell, NY,
13760.

Bro. Fred Francis a member of Pacific Lodge No. 233 , 2nd Manhattan District and a companion of Jerusalem-
Amity No.8,RAM, was notified on August 11th that a transplant kidney had become available for him. Fred has
been on dialysis for more than six years. This kidney is a God send for Fred. The surgery was due to take place
that night. Please keep him in your prayers.

Please keep all these Brothers and their families in your prayers.

Around The State

Greetings my Brothers
My goal this year as the Commander of the Grand Post is to insure a flag presentation to as many open
Lodge functions and D.D.G.M. Official visits as possible. I am looking for your help and assistance to spread
the word out to all the Lodges to seek out all the War Veteran Masons to join their District Post and if a
District does not have a Post, the District Deputy should contact me, the Commander of the Grand Post or
the Adjutant Gen and we will Charter a new Post for your District. The only requirement is that the Charter
members should be a member in good standing with a Lodge in the State of NY and be a War Veteran.
I am looking forward to working with you in this very important undertaking. With your help we can have a
Post in every district, spreading patriotism, respect for the men and women serving our country and
spreading good will to all of our Lodges and Communities across the State.
A Post in your District will act as a strong right arm to the District Deputies in all Districts, Presenting our flag
will bring honor and dignity to the office of the District Deputy Grand Master in all official visits, Patriotic
Celebrations and other Lodge Ceremonies.
May God bless our Troops for our freedom, God bless our Fraternity, God bless the Veterans and may God
bless Our United States of America.
With fraternal regards.
Eustace G. Kiriakos
Commander General

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Around The State

RW Brother Thomas Wilder, Administrative Assistant at the

Office of the Grand Secretary, has landed a role in the off-off
Broadway play "The Fantasticks". Tom will play the part of
Hucklebee, the boy's father, at The Stage Theatre located next
to the Long Island Railroad Station, in Merrick, NY. It will run
from August 16th through September 14, 2008. A special night
will be set aside for Masonic Family Night at the Theatre.

Around The State

American Cancer Society's
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Sunday, October 19
On August 13, 2006, my sister Cathy lost her battle against breast cancer. As a living tribute to her I have
started a team in her memory with the Breast Cancer group of the American Cancer Society. The mission of this
team will be to raise awareness of breast cancer in an effort to assist the ACS in their hopes of discovering a cure
for this disease. I am participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
on Sunday, October 19 at Jones Beach. Making Strides has no registration fee, which means that more people
can participate. They are making great strides in the fight against breast cancer, but I won't quit until there is a
cure. Hope Starts Here... With Me!

I am inspired by the spirit and love that Cathy had for everyone she knew. I am positive that she is watching
over and is pleased that we are getting involved so that others affected by this disease may someday have a cure.

There are many ways to help. You may come and join the team at the walk and best of all you may know of
someone that I may have forgotten to include in this e-mail and let them know. The more contacts we make, the
bigger our circle of hope becomes. Remember, hope is a good thing!

If you would like to walk with us on October 19, 2008 please let me know. We will have coffee, bagels, donuts (no
Cop jokes!), water and juices prior to the walk. We will also have available tee-shirts that support "Cathys-
Crew". I will let you know where we will be set up prior to that morning.
Feel free to contact me at 516-314-8156 or at ccat1211@optonline.net , if you have any questions or comments.

I deeply appreciate everyone's concern, assistance, and love. I also completely understand if you are unable to get
involved at this time. Your thoughts and prayers are all that I can ask for.

With love and warm regards,

RW Charles Catapano, District Deputy Grand Master - First Nassau District
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Around The State
Second Nassau District Announces School of Instruction
The second Nassau District’s School of Instruction will continue to meet on the First Thursday of every month at
the Matinecock Masonic Historical Society Building

14 West Main Street

Oyster Bay, New York 11771

The next meeting is on

Thursday, September 4th 2008

Come out and welcome our new A.G.L.

The Very Worshipful Luis D. Morales

Work of the evening will be “The Outer Door”

Complimentary Dinner 6:30

School starts at 8:00 PM

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Around The State

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Around The State

Chancellor Walworth Lodge # 271

Free and Accepted Masons

Cordially and Fraternally

Ask that you
Join us for the

Public Re Presentation of

The Right Worshipful

Nicholas Panariello
Grand Sword Bearer
Grand Lodge State of New York

October 28th, 2008

At 7:00 PM

Collation to Follow

Doric Room
8th Floor of the Grand Lodge
71 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

R.S.V.P. October 6th, 2008

R:. W:. Edward Weigert
(718)-375-6200
E_Weigert@msn.com

Queens District Grand Director of Ceremonies Apron Presentation

Public Representation of Commission, Jewel & Apron for RW Jay D. Marksheid, Grand Director of Ceremonies,
Queens District, to be held at the Whitestone Masonic Temple on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Dinner at 6:30 PM,
Ceremony to commence at 8 PM. RSVP to Bro.Greg Artinger, JW of Queensboro Lodge 892, gregart1@yahoo.com.

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Around The State
Service City Geba Lodge No. 1009
Free & Accepted Masons
Most Cordially & Fraternally Invites
You , Your Masonic Friends & Family to Attend

The Public Presentation

for
R∴W∴Lawrence J. Hammel, Jr.
Grand Representative of the
Grand Lodge of Mato Grosso Do Sul Near the Grand Lodge of The State of
New York
to be held at
ADVANCE MASONIC TEMPLE
21-14 30th Avenue
Long Island City, N.Y. 11102
on
Wednesday Evening, November 5th 2008
Reception of Delegations at 7:45 P.M.

OFFICERS DRESS: FORMAL

PAST MASTERS: FORMAL - APRONS & JEWELS

Dinner 6:30 PM By Reservation Only

RSVP to Master or Secretary by 10/27

REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW

W Louis Leone RW Lawrence J. Hammel, Jr.

Master Secretary

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Lodge Services
The sources listed below are available through Lodge Services

Medal for Fifty Years of Service to the Craft $15.00

24 Inch Gauge $45.00
Compleat Master $12.50

LDC-8 Course - includes course, pin & certificate $25.00

Lodge System of Masonic Education LSOME (five 3 for $10.00
part book) or $4.00 each
Lodge System of Masonic Education LSOME (four 4 for $10.00
part book) or $3.00 each
3 for $20.00 Both for
The Craft and Its Symbols by Allen E. Roberts or $7.50 each $9.00
Masonic Memorial Service incl. Officiant's Guide $4.00 Both for
Masonic Graveside Service incl. Officiant's Guide $2.00 $5.00
Masonic Development Course (MDC) $20.00
The forms listed below are available from the Youth Committee or through your District Deputy Grand
Master.
Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award
Douglas MacArthur Award for Exemplary Service to Youth
Eagle Scout Nomination Form
Frank M. Totten Essay Contest 2009
Girl Scout Gold Award Certificate Application
Service to Youth Nomination Form

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