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Ronald & Karen D. William Roberts Bruce A. Robinson Richard & Bette Don & Ginny Plesh Rodibaugh Sauer

The men and organizations pictured tothe right are those who have made a

$10,000 or more commitment to support theValley of Pittsburgh Children’s Dyslexia CenterEndowment Fund.

As Freemasons, we have always beenbenevolent and charitable. For Scottish RiteMasons, our Charity is to teach children withdyslexia how to read. It is important in givingthem social confidence. 

The teaching method is the Orton-Gilling-ham program. It is a one tutor – one studentratio. This method is very expensive butextremely effective. It costs approximately$5,000 a year for each child.  Our goal is toraise $2,500,000 to endow the Children’sDyslexia Center for the future.

To make it easier to make this commitment,you can spread out your $10,000 donationover a ten year period.  Call Bro. Ray Dietz,33°, at 412-369-9500 for information. Thefuture of our children is our most importantmission. I encourage each of you to have yourpicture on this page and be a BUILDER of thisMasonic benevolence.

Your donation is tax-deductible. Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°Deputy for Pennsylvania

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Leland A. Hale, Jr. Jeff & Lauren Raymond & Dorothy James & Lisa Robert & P.J.Heiger James Jenkins Jones

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“We make a living by whatwe get, but we make a life

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D. William Roberts, 33°, Editordwr47@verizon.net - 412-683-0359

The Rite News magazine is the official publication of the Valleyof Pittsburgh, AASR, District of Pennsylvania, Northern MasonicJurisdiction, USA. Opinions expressed are those of the author(s). Information is obtained from correspondence, press releases,Masonic publications and miscellaneous sources, which inmany cases, cannot be verified. Copyright© 2016, Valley of Pittsburgh, 3579 Masonic Way,Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700.

The Rite NewsOn-Line Edition No. 2 February 2016

D. Todd Ballenger, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FeaturesDr. Glenn D. Miller, II, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColumnistRev. John M. Piper, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColumnistP.J. Roup, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColumnistAustin R. Shifrin, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColumnistJeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColumnistMark E. Bliler, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Proof Reader William D. Johnston, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Proof ReaderRobert J. Binnie, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Photographer

GOURGAS LODGE OF PERFECTION 14°Robert B. Ruff, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thrice Potent MasterSam H. Jessee, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deputy MasterShawn P. Lang, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior WardenBrian T. Wilding, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior WardenBranden T. Plesh, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OratorZack S. Morgans, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of CeremoniesJeffrey R. Jones, 32°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GuardPENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM 16°Larry D. Horath, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sovereign PrinceWilliam J. Wiker, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High PriestErastus Z. Allen, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior WardenJoseph G. Whitaker, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior WardenRobert M. Polander, 32° . . . . . . . . . . .Master of CeremoniesCharles H. King, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of EntrancesPITTSBURGH CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX 18°Rodney E. Boyce, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Most Wise MasterRobert B. Malwitz, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior WardenJames C. Mayes, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior WardenJoshua S. Freeman, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OratorCharles J. Anthony, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of CeremoniesDavid B. Firda, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GuardPENNSYLVANIA CONSISTORY 32°Donald W. Boehm, 33°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commander-in-ChiefDavid W. Morgans, 33° . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st. Lt. CommanderJeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° . . . . . . . . . . .2nd Lt. CommanderDavid L. Moore, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OratorJoshua L. Miller, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ChancellorMitchell D. Goldstein, 32° . . . . . . . . . .Master of CeremoniesRichard H. Kucera, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . .Engineer & SeneschalEric S. Teasdale, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Standard BearerMatthew A. Boice, 32° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guard

Valley of Pittsburgh Officers

The history of Valentine’s Dayand the story of its patron saint

is shrouded in mystery. We do knowthat February has long been cele-brated as a month of romance, andthat St. Valentine’s Day, as we knowit today, contains vestiges of bothChristian and ancient Romantradition.

But who was Saint Valentine,and how did he become associ-ated with this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes atleast three different saints namedValentine or Valentinus, all of whomwere martyred. One legend contendsthat Valentine was a priest who servedduring the third century in Rome.When Emperor Claudius II decidedthat single men made better soldiersthan those with wives and families, heoutlawed marriage for young men.Valentine, realizing the injustice of thedecree, defied Claudius and continuedto perform marriages for young loversin secret. When Valentine’s actions

were discovered, Claudius orderedthat he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentinemay have been killed for attempting tohelp Christians escape harsh Romanprisons, where they were often beatenand tortured.

According to one legend, animprisoned Valentine actuallysent the first “valentine” greetinghimself after he fell in love witha young girl – possibly his

jailor’s daughter – who visited himduring his confinement. Before hisdeath, it is alleged that he wrote her aletter signed “From your Valentine,” anexpression that is still in use today.

Although the truth behind the Valen-tine legends is murky, the stories allemphasize his appeal as a sympa-thetic, heroic and – most importantly –romantic figure. By the Middle Ages,perhaps thanks to this reputation,Valentine would become one of themost popular saints in England andFrance. v

St. Valentine’s Day - A Day of Love!

Recognizing the need for morecommunication with the mem-

bership, an On-Line Edition of the RiteNews will be posted on the Valley website between times the printed RiteNews is mailed to your homes. Thiswill be an on-line edition only and willnot be mailed. However, some articlesand pictures will be carried over to theprinted edition as well.

More and more of our members arebecoming computer oriented, and theValley schedules activities and events,at times, that the Rite News cannot beused to promote those activities andevents – now our members can go tothe web site:

www.valleyofpittsburgh.orgfor up-to-date information.

Not only will the On-Line Editioncarry up-to-date activity and eventinformation, it will, from time to time,carry additional interesting articlesfrom our talented writing staff.

With the Special One-Day Class

coming up on October 29, this 2ndedition is concentrating on providinginformation to our members andcandidates about participating in the‘Day of Opportunity’ of a lifetime.That information will also be in-cluded in our March printed edition.

The on-line edition will be emailedto all Lodge Secretaries in WesternPennsylvania Regions 4 and 5.

Future on-line editions will bescheduled in those months when aregular Rite News is not scheduled.

If you have not provided youremail address to the office, simplydrop us an email to:

aasrpittsburgh@comcast.netto be added to our email contact list.Office phone: 412-939-3579 –Toll free: 877-726-8748.

I hope to see you on March 12 atthe Welcome to Spring / St. Patrick’sParty and if you have questions, feelfree to call 412-576-5856. v

A New Communication Service

Rite News On-Line EditionD. Wiliam Roberts, 33°, Editor

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Let’s Talk About . . .

Becoming a Master Mason Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33°Valley Membership Chairman

Brother Raymond T. Dietz, 33°,Right Worshipful Grand

Master of Pennsylvania and BrotherThomas K. Sturgeon, 33°, Deputyfor Pennsylvania, have joined forcesin planning a rare One Day MasonicOpportunity whereby a man canbecome a Master Mason and aScottish Rite Mason in one day.

The Grand Master is continuingthe use of the “Selective InvitationBrochures” which you may give to afriend that you feel meets our mem-bership criteria. Remember, the keyword is “Selective”. Therefore, it iscritical that we choose potentialmembers wisely.

There are several innovativechanges from the previous events.The Grand Master has instituted twoprograms to recognize your efforts tointroduce someone to Freemasonry.The 1st line signer on a petition willreceive a Masonic Necktie which hehas designed. There are four differ-ent colors available so four petitionswill get the 1st line signer all fourcolors.

There is also a membershipincentive program whereby the 1stline signer on each petition will becredited 60 points toward merchan-dise found in the online catalog youwill find at www.pamasons.com.There are many quality items tochoose from and the recipient mayuse the points as he receives themor accumulate them toward a largerpurchase.

Born from immense respect andgratitude for our Veterans the GrandMaster is reducing the Grand Lodgefees by $50 and the Lodge fees by$50, a total savings of $100. Anyactive or Honorably DischargedMilitary Personnel are eligible to takeadvantage of this wonderful benefit.

I have found that membership inthe Masonic Fraternity has so manybenefits. Life lessons are taught inthe Degrees when you enter theorganization. If you pay attentionyou will soon find a template to guide

you in becoming a better man and abetter Mason.

For me Masonry has always beenabout the relationships I have forgedand fond memories of truly great men.You may find yourself sitting next to acarpenter, attorney, doctor, or student.Men and women with a myriad of lifeexperiences that are shared duringour time together – experiences thatjust may give you a different perspec-tive on life that can’t help but broadenyour intellect.

But, the most important benefit ofall is the fraternal component of help-ing each other – which is the realreason for the organization. Not onlydo we help each other grow but wehelp each other in daily needs andwants. Need a product or service or ahelping hand? There is a Brotherready to help if he can.

I have complete confidence that Icould get help with anything that mayarise in my life. I do business with aBrother to support him and his family.I do not expect a discount but am con-fident that a Brother will give me anhonest, fair, and quality product orservice. In return, I will indeed go outof my way to serve a Brother MasterMason because when I knelt at thataltar 22 years ago I said I would.

By joining the Scottish Rite ofFreemasonry, you greatly increaseyour fraternal circle. And, during thisOne Day Rare Opportunity of becom-ing a Master Mason, 3° and a ScottishRite Mason, 32° in One Day is thatthe Scottish Rite degrees are FREE!

The date is October 29, 2016 atSoldiers & Sailors Hall.

Complete details begin on page 9. “Foot to Foot”

for an evening to celebrate the

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S T A T E D M E E T I N G

Dinner @ 6PMa traditional Scottish meal

Stated Meeting @ 7PMfeaturing a special program

Entertainment @ 8PMDessert will be served immediately

after the performance

This event is open to members only.Call 412-939-3579 for dinner reservations.

Dinner cost is $10. Dinner reservations must be made by January 29, 2016.

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entertainment by the

Seton Hill University Pipe Band

The Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix will preside at the February 2016 Stated Meeting.Ill. Rodney E. Boyce, 33°, Most Wise Master

Editor’s Note:Brother Wonderling was installed as

the Junior Grand Warden of the GrandLodge of Pennsylvania on December28, 2015 at the David L. LawrenceConvention Center in Pittsburgh.

We wish him well as he proceedsthrough the Grand Lodge chairs.

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Sunday, February 21, 2016

SUPERBOWL PARTY

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP

Sponsored by the Valley of Pittsburgh and the Grotto

Sponsored by the Valley of Pittsburgh and the Grotto

2 BIG FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. FOX TV broadcastbegins at 1:00 p.m. on the (9’ x 12’) TV screen inthe Grotto room at the Greater Pittsburgh MasonicCenter.H Refreshments H 50/50 H Cards

Call 412-939-3579 for reservations.Cost? Only $5.00 (for members)

FREE TO POTENTIAL SCOTTISH RITE MASONS

A Tailgate Party startsat 4:00 p.m. at theGreater PittsburghMasonic Center featuringour “Master Chef” DonMurphy’s famous hotdogs, hamburgers,salads, desserts andbeverages.

After the ‘dinner party’sit back, relax, have abeer, and enjoy the 50thexciting NFL Superbowlon the BIG, BIG, BIG(9’ x 12’) TV screen.

Make up a Partyand join us forSuper Bowl 50

Cost? Only $5.00

Family and Friends are invited to join you.Please RSVP to the Valley Office: 412-939-3579.

About 15 years ago Itraveled to a local

Lodge, (which shall remainnameless) to confer a FirstDegree on a good friend ofmine.

The Worshipful Master,also a good friend, eagerlyaccepted my offer to per-form the work, and being asubsequent recipient of the CenturyClub award for conferring over 100Lodge degrees, I was confident ondoing a good job.

I completed the degree with no“prompts” or “hesitations”, andreceived the usual congratulationsfrom the attending brothers,although most Lodges give thesecompliments no matter how goodor bad the presentation.

As the meeting adjourned, a PastMaster who I had never met walkedup to me and said…”YOU MISSEDTHREE WORDS”, which took meaback. I thought for a moment, andshould have replied “YOU AREWELCOME” for ME spending MYtime and traveling to YOUR Lodgeto confer a degree on YOUR candi-date and alleviating the work loadon YOUR officers. But instead, Itactfully asked “Which 3 words”?He couldn’t remember, but assuredme I had 3 wrong words.

I have heard this statement manytimes in my 41 Masonic years, evenin my own Lodge, and understandthe importance of getting all thewords right in the “word of mouth”system of learning the work. But

what is the greater priorityin conferring degrees,getting all the words letterperfect, to satisfy the PastMasters and achieve anadvancement standard, orinspiring the candidate tolive his life by the beautifulprinciples that define ourfraternity? I vote for the

latter, but some would disagree withme.

I have witnessed letter perfectdegrees, done with a most monoto-nous, unemotional and dry delivery,but the important thing is, no wordsare missed! Do you think a candi-date knows if any words aremissed? Do you think a candidatecares if any words are missed?Most likely, he is scared to deathand happy the degree is over. Sohere is the $64,000 question. Is adry, unemotional and monotonousdegree experience done letterperfect (in any Masonic organiza-tion) going to inspire a candidate tobe an active and vibrant member, orturn him into an inactive and futuresuspended member?

I believe there is a proper “Flowchart” when conferring degrees,which has the words formulated inthe brain, travel to the heart, thenflow from the lips, which has alwaysworked well for me. The directbrain to lips method might work,and then again, might not. Remem-ber also, that no one will remembera great degree, but everyone willremember a bad one. v

You Missed Three Wordsby Donald W. Boehm, 33°

Grand Lodge AnnualInstallation Pictures

A montage of photos ofthe installation of Brother

Raymond T. Dietz, 33°as Grand Master of Masons

in Pennsylvania will appear inthe March printed edition of

The Rite News

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February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 7.

Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center - 20th Anniversary

The Greater Pittsburgh MasonicCenter is celebrating its 20th year

Birthday during 2016. The Grand Opening of the Masonic

Center was held on April 26, 1996 withthe Stated Meeting of Lodge 45 - the firstevent to be held in the new facility.

The first Scottish Rite Stated Meetingwas held on June 6, 1996 and the firstValley Reunion Class followed on Novem-ber 15, and 16 of 1996.

On May 3, 1997, Grand Master EdwardO. Wisser, 33°, dedicated the three LodgeRooms.

Two Grand Masters were installed atthe Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center.Brother James L. Ernette, 33°, wasinstalled as the 112th Grand Master ofMasons in Pennsylvania on St. John’sDay, December 27, 1997 and BrotherWilliam Slater II was installed as the 115thGrand Master on December 27, 2003.

The Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Centeris home to 13 other Masonic Bodies:

In addition to Lodge 45 – McKinley /

Stuckrath Lodge No. 318, Dallas LodgeNo. 231, Corinthian Lodge No. 573,Franklin/St. John/Trinity Lodge No. 221,Chartiers Valley Lodge No. 725, Zerubba-bel / Duquesne Chapter No. 162, UnitedStates Premiere Conclave, Red Cross ofConstantine, Mt. Moriah Council No. 2,Pittsburgh Commandry No. 1, IslamGrotto, M.O.V.P.E.R., Roland C. FisherMark Lodge No. 401, Golden TriangleYork Rite College No. 32.

Ground Breaking Ceremonies wereheld on September 21, 1994, with BrotherGeorge H. Hohenshildt, 33°, Presiding.

Brother Hohenshildt also presided atthe Capstone laying ceremony onOctober 9, 1995.

The facility, located in the North Hillsarea of Greater Pittsburgh, is available forvarious public events and private parties.

For booking information, please callthe Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Centeroffices at 412-931-1996 or by email: aasr.pittsburgh@comcast.net. v

Web: www.pghmasoniccenter.com

To order Flowers: Phone or email theCenter for an order form. 412-931-3181

We will try to accommodate specialflower requests, if that flower is availablefrom our vendor.

To order Candy: Phone or email theCenter for an order form. 412-931-3181

Orders for Easter delivery will be dueon Monday, February 29. Orders forPassover or Mother’s Day will be due onMonday, April 4.

Annual Flower andSpring Candy Sale

Benefits the Children’s Dyslexia Center

pghdyslexiacenter@comcast.net

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February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 8.

The Ancient Accepted Scottish Riteof Freemasonry has a ritual system

of 33 degrees classified as follows:1°- 3° Symbolic Degrees

Conferred in a Symbolic or “Blue’’ Lodge4° - 14° Ineffable Degrees

Conferred in a Lodge of Perfection15° - 16° Historical Degrees

Conferred in a Council, Princes of Jerusalem17° - 18° Philosophical Degrees

Conferred in a Chapter of Rose Croix19° - 32° Traditional and Chivalric Degrees

Conferred in a Consistory33° - Sovereign Grand Inspector GeneralConferred by the Supreme Council uponFreemasons of the 32° in recognition ofdistinguished Masonic or public service.By invitation only. Cannot be applied for.

Annual Grotto Lenten Fish Dinner

Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

$10.00per person

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HFriday: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25

Served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Purchase Tickets at the Door!

Walter L. Sykes, 33°

Congratulations Walter!

Brother Walter Louis Sykes, 33°,celebrated his 100th Birthday on

Wednesday, January 13.He was made a Mason on September

14, 1937 - passed on October 17, 1937and raised to the Sublime Degree ofMaster Mason on November 15, 1937 inChartiers Lodge No. 297, in Canonsburg,PA, where he served as WorshipfulMaster in 1946.

He joined the Valley of Pittsburgh in1948, and served as Thrice Potent Masterof the Gourgas Lodge of Perfection in1976. He was coronated a thirty-thirddegree Mason in 1982 in St. Louis, MO.

He became a member of the RoyalArch Chapter in 1940 and served as MostExcellent High Priest in 1981. He joinedthe Council and Commandery in 1943.

Bro. Sykes is a Past District DeputyGrand Master of District 29 (1963 to1972). He also served several years onthe Grand Lodge Committee on MasonicHomes.

He was awarded a 75 Year MasonicService Emblem by R.W. Grand MasterJay W. Smith, at the Masonic Village atSewickley in 2012.

Bro. Sykes, and his wife Lois, reside atthe St. Barnabas Communities. To sendhim a greeting, his address is: 85 CharityPlace, Apt. G9, Valencia, PA 16059 or byemail: wsykes@zoominternet.net v

1916 - 2016

1 00GHappy Birthday

The symbols above describe thefour major programs of the

Scottish Rite Supreme Council Charities.1. The microscope depicts the over

50-year old effort of the SchizophreniaResearch Program, which is the largestprivately funded effort of its type in thenation.

2. The lamp of knowledge drawsattention to the Abbott Scholarshipsannual awards.

3. The double-eagle and flag portraythe Scottish Rite Masonic Museum ofOur National Heritage in Lexington,Massachuttes, as it contributes to thegreater understanding and appreciationof our nation’s patriotic values.

4. The teddy bears and boy readingreminds us of the newest charity,Children’s Dyslexia Centers, which wereestablished in 1994 to provide dyslexicchildren with specialized one-on-onetutoring to enable them to cope withtheir deficit in reading and writing.

When you see these symbols, youknow that 32° Scottish Rite Masons areat work improving the quality of life. vFor further information about the four

Supreme Council Charities, visit theValley of Pittsburgh web site:

www.valleyofpittsburgh.org

Charities of theSupreme Council

“As you participate in the Scottish Rite,hopefully you will keep the lessonstaught in these degrees accessible inyour mind, as they are intended toexpand your understanding ofFreemasonry by connecting certainbasic principles to your actions ineveryday life.”

– D. Todd Ballenger, 33°Past Thrice Potent Master

Scottish Rite Degree System

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February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 2.

Your Friend Can Become A Master Masonand

A 32nd Degree Mason In One Day !

A Day of Opportunity

October 29, 2016

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1816 2016

Raymond T. Dietz, 33°, Grand Master

A Day of Opportunity

On October 29, 2016 Pennsylvania Freemasonry will join in a unanimouspartnership to create new members. It will be a "Masonic Journey of a

Lifetime" for the new canidates – all in one day! I ask all of you, the 32nd degree Masons, to join in this effort. Work with the

Grand Lodge, work with your Valley, and work with each other to show the worldwhen we, as Masons, engage in such a just undertaking that success will crownour efforts.

This Man to Mason day is not a Grand Lodge day.  It is not a Scottish Riteday.  It is a Pennsylvania Freemason day! It is a day for each of us to practicethe virtues that we are taught and to work together for the good of all.  It is a daywhen worthy men, who otherwise may not have the necessary time, will be ableto become members of our ancient and honorable fraternity. 

The ritual will be first class and exemplary.  There will be no short cuts in thethree symbolic degrees.

The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite will play a most important role in thisgreat day.  Much of the success depends on us, the workers in the Valley ofPittsburgh. The Valley of Uniontown. The Valley of New Castle. And all of theother Valleys in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

ALL WE ASK OF YOU IS TO IDENTIFY WORTHY MEN AND IN A PROPER MANNER GRANT THEM THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO BE A MASON. 

Do not wait for the next brother to do it. You must do it yourself, NOW! Thinkabout how it must have been over two hundred years ago when our foundingfathers started this great fraternity in Pennsylvania.  Could it have been easy?I think not!  They felt the need, they recognized the greatness that lie ahead,they accepted the challenge, they committed to making it work.  Because ofthem we have had the great experience of being Masons.  Now it is our turn todo the same for the generations that will follow us. 

And this special day for those joining the Scottish Rite – it will beFREE! Yes, FREE! Initiation fees will be dropped.

A personalized Invitational brochure is available for your use.  • Have the office personalize it with your name, address, phone and email

information and then hand it to a good man.• Take time to explain our Fraternity to him.  • Brag about the famous men who are and have been Masons.   • Use all of the tools that we have.Time was, time is, but for us, the 32nd degree Freemasons, the time is

NOW! It is the time for each of us to pay back just a little for all of the enjoy-ment we have had. The payment is to share our fraternity with other worthymen. I ask all of you to join with me in this effort.   

In the Valley of Pittsburgh we are partnering with our Grand Master,Ill...Brother Raymond T. Dietz, 33°.  As your Deputy for Pennsylvania of theSupreme Council, I am committed to this partnership.

Together there is no stopping us. Let us not be stopped!  I thank each of youfor the privilege of serving and for your dedication to our beloved Freemasonry. 

Note: Petitions for Blue Lodge degrees will need to be read no later than theSeptember Stated Meeting with favorable ballots no later than the OctoberStated Meeting. Scottish Rite petitions will be accepted to October 21.

So Mote it Always Be!

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 10.

by Thomas K. Sturgeon, 33°Deputy for Pennsylvania

A Partnership between theGrand Lodge of Pennsylvania

and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

G– Time Line –

Saturday, October 29, 2016Soldiers & Sailors Hall

Pittsburgh (Oakland Section) PA 1521306:00 – 07:45 am Candidate Registration07:55 – 08:05 am Grand Lodge Opens08:05 – 09:05 am Entered Apprentice Degree09:05 – 09:25 am Entered Apprentice Education09:25 – 09:40 am Break09:40 – 10:25 am Fellowcraft Degree10:25 – 10:40 am Fellowcraft Education10:40 – 11:50 am Master Masons Degree

Benediction – Break for Lunch11:50 – 12:30 pm Lunch12:30 – 12:50 pm Master Masons Education12:50 – 01:10 pm Grand Lodge Closes01:10 – 01:25 pm York Rite01:25 – 02:30 pm Scottish Rite02:30 - 02:45 pm Break02:45 - 03:55 pm Scottish Rite03:55 - 04:10 pm Break04:10 - 04:45 pm Shrine

Who to Call for Pittsburgh Information

Grand LodgeThomas M. Gasmire, PDDGM, Coordinator

724-747-3960Scottish Rite

Donald M. Murphy, 33°, Valley of Pittsburgh412-939-3579

Jason F. Craig, 33°, Valley of Uniontown724-833-2659

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Brethren, I hope that you allhad a wonderful holiday

and that you are as excited by thepossibilities of the New Year as Iam. First, I want to thank all ofthose who worked so hard to helpmake the Children’s Christmasparty such a success. It is a truemiracle to see such joy and happiness onthe faces of so many children. In addition,such a team effort by Valley membersshows the public that when Masons jointogether in unanimity they can accom-plish anything. My Brothers, your effortshelped bring the spirit of the season tothose in need and those who need re-minded what it is we celebrate each year.

Looking forward in 2016, the New Yearbrings us new opportunities to reenergizeand refocus our efforts toward being thebest Scottish Rite Masons we can be andsharing this enthusiasm with others.

I hope many of you had the chance tospend time with family and friends,renewing these bonds. Let us, asFreemasons, renew our bonds andcreate new ones – approaching the newyear with the resolution to increasemembership, strengthen relationships,and educate others concerning what weoffer to the world.

We can do this by inviting brothers toride along to the February stated meet-

ing. Remind brothers that theymay become a Scottish RiteMason this year for free. This is arare opportunity and an excellentchance to gain new members.Even if that brother doesn’t availhimself of the opportunity, he cantell others and help spread this

information to his contacts who will in turnshare it with theirs. We can call a mem-ber that we haven’t seen at a statedmeeting for some time and ask them toaccompany you to the meeting. Take thistime to share what’s been going on withyou and with the Valley of Pittsburgh.Share some fellowship and reinforce thatbond which exists between us all. Finally,we can all better educate ourselves onwhat we do as Scottish Rite Masons andthe many opportunities we enjoy, such asthe upcoming Superbowl party, monthlyFellowship Breakfast, Daytona party,Rose Croix DeMolay conferral and theStory of the Crucifixion, as well as thescholarships we offer and Children’sDyslexia Center we help support.

Together brothers, we can make a bigdifference.

Brethren, let us be resolved to renewour efforts and take our place in theworld, creating new opportunities andmeeting new challenges. v

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

The New Year Brings New OpportunitiesBy Larry D. Horath, 32°, Sovereign Prince

February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 13.

Valley of Pittsburgh

Friday, April 29 - 6:00 p.m.Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

10 RACES

$Adults10.00Kids5.00

H Dinner: 6:30 p.m. H 1st Race: 7:00 p.m.Please make reservations 412-939-3579. Adults receive door

prize ticket. Races should conclude around 10:00 p.m.

PAY AT DOOR RACES

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The Valley of Pittsburgh now hasits own Facebook page. Check us outat Facebook.com and search for theValley of Pittsburgh. “Like” our pageand become a fan. Not only will thatmake us feel special, but it will helpyou keep up-to-date with Valley news,discussions, and events.

Why Should I BecomeA Scottish Rite Mason?

"Wherever Freemasonry flourishes there willbe found the highest type of citizenship andthe best standard of living.”

– Albert Pike, 33°

In Freemasonry there is no higherdegree than that of a Master Mason,

the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite serveto enrich the philosophy of the SymbolicLodge. A Mason who chooses to furtherhis Masonic experience by becoming a32° Scottish Rite Mason will be expand-ing upon the fundamental principles ofFreemasonry.

In the Scottish Rite, you will indeedfind an untold wealth of knowledge.

• It will teach you more about Masonry. • It will answer some of the questions

raised in the Blue Lodge degrees.• It is a sort of “graduate course” in

Masonic teachings. In fact, it aids,supplements and reinforces the BlueLodge in every way.

As organizations, these bodies aremutually dependent because theystrengthen each other.

By joining the Scottish Rite, you havean opportunity to expand upon yourknowledge of Freemasonry, to widen yourcircle of friends, and to serve humanity inunique ways. v

“If we are not in Freemasonry to serve, weare in Freemasonry for the wrong reason. You did not join the craft for what youwere going to get out of it; you joined forwhat you could give to it.”

– Thomas W. Jackson, 33°Past Grand Secretary

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

An Invitation From Hiram’s RidersWelcome to Spring Party!

Saturday, March 12 - 6:00 p.m. to ??

All Master Masons their Wives Girlfriends

and Guests. . .

WELCOME!Bar Open - 6 p.m. to ?

$8.00 Cover Charge

Greater Pittsburgh Masonic CenterDrop in and have a Fraternal

‘Shot of Spirits’to celebrate

St. Patrick’s Day

DoorPrizes

Free Beer

Horsd'oeuvresPizzaSnacks

Norm Flaherty, 33° YOUR IRISH HOSTS Don Murphy, 33°

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H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

Celebration ofEducation Dinner

Thursday, May 19 - 6:00 p.m.Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

$25.00 per person

Make check payable and mail to:Lodge of Perfection

GPMC, 3579 Masonic WayPittsburgh, PA 15237 (tickets held at door)

The Celebration of EducationDinner features distribution of

Abbott Scholarships to high school andcollege applicants from Scottish Ritefamilies. Applications are available fromthe Valley office (412-939-3579) or online at: www.scottishritenmj.org (click onphilanthropy and scroll down to AbbottScholarships and ‘click here’) Mail twocopies to the Valley office at 3579Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.The deadline for submission of applica-tions is April 1.

The four Valley presiding officers willalso select four Masons (not necessarilymembers of the Valley) who will berecognized as the ideal Family Man –living by the principles taught in theScottish Rite.

Additionally, two grants will bepresented to Rainbow members and twogrants to DeMolay members to attendleadership conferences to be held in thesummer. Applications for these grantswill be available thru Youth Leaders andmust be submitted by April 1.

The evening of student recognitions,and family life, celebrates masonicvalues, and reinforces individual commit-ment to the family. v

February 2016 The Rite News On Line Page 15.

Please reserve show tickets (no charge). Enclosed is my check for $10 payable toLodge of Perfection for dinner tickets.Name Phone ( ) Mail to: GPMC, 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700

Dinner following performance (optional) $10.00

The Story of theCrucifixion

Palm Sunday, March 20 – Curtain Time 3:00 p.m.

The Valley of PittsburghGreater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

presents a free on stage production of the drama

The Ghost Light TheaterCompany will make its

debut on the Scottish RiteStage on Thursday, April 7following the Valley StatedMeeting.

Reginald Rose’s TwelveAngry Men was chosen by theplay groups director, BrotherP.J. Roup, 33°, to introduce thenewly formed Theatrical Club to themembership. Twelve Angry Men will be performed

one night only, as the entertainmentimmediately following the Stated Meetingon April 7th.

Ladies and guests are welcome toattend as well. Admission is Free.

The Ghost Light Theater Company willproduce plays under their own auspicesbeginning as entertainment for Valleyfunctions and eventually for the generalpublic. Membership in Ghost Light isopen to all Scottish Rite Masons in goodstanding. Whether you enjoy acting,production, makeup, costuming or stagecrew – or even if you would just like tosupport this new club – there’s a placefor you.

Check the website soon fordetails on how to become acharter member of the club.

The first production, TwelveAngry Men, is set entirely in ajury deliberation room. Thedrama takes a hard look atbigotry, intolerance, and theinherent fallibility of humanbeings. This intense play has

everything from stirring personal revela-tions to edge-of-your-seat tension.

As always, dinner is available prior tothe Stated Meeting at a cost of $10.00.Reservations are required. Call the officeat 412-939-3579 to make a reservation.Dessert will be served following theperformance.

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Mark your calendars now! Thursday, April 7.

Check our Web Site Regularly for New Events

www.valleyofpittsburgh.org

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The Masonic lodge serves as a meeting house,educational center for matters Masonic, and a settingfor the rituals associated with the various functions ofadvancement, along with local internal Masonic busi-ness and social activities. Lodges and rituals typicallydisplay standard Masonic symbols familiar even tonon-members, and those include both stone masonsymbology as well as references to the Temple of KingSolomon.

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Hiram’s Riders is a Masonic MotorcycleClub of the Valley of Pittsburgh, AASR,

that rides to financially support the MasonicLearning Centers for Children.

All Blue Lodge Masons in the tri-state areaof Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio andWest Virginia are eligible to become an activemember. Blue Lodge Masons who are notScottish Rite Masons may join for a period ofsix months in which time they must become amember of a Scottish Rite Valley in order tocontinue their membership. Scottish RiteMasons from other Valleys are eligible formembership.

There is a one-time initiation fee of $20, plusannual membership dues of $20, plus *$60 fora Club Jacket (*2XL Jackets are $64, 3XL Jack-ets are $68). A total of $100 (or adjusted forcost of 2XL or 3XL jacket) is payable with theApplication for Membership.

- Membership Application -Date:

I am applying for membership in Hiram’sRiders of the Valley of Pittsburgh. I certify thatI am a member in good standing of Lodge No. and the Valley of Name Address City State Zip E-Mail: Ph. ( ) Cell ( ) Jacket Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL Ladies: S M L XL($60.00 add’l) Man’s name (one): Lady’s name (one): Signature: Recommended by: Mail to: Hiram’s Riders Motorcycle Club Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center3579 Masonic WayPittsburgh, PA 15237-2700 Questions? 412-683-0359G

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Mail to: Hiram’s Riders, Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please include a stamped,self-addressed envelope for confirmation.

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Hiram’s Riders is a Masonic MotorcycleClub of the Valley of Pittsburgh, AASR,

that rides to financially support the MasonicLearning Centers for Children.

All Blue Lodge Masons in the tri-state areaof Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio andWest Virginia are eligible to become an activemember. Blue Lodge Masons who are notScottish Rite Masons may join for a period ofsix months in which time they must become amember of a Scottish Rite Valley in order tocontinue their membership. Scottish RiteMasons from other Valleys are eligible formembership.

There is a one-time initiation fee of $20, plusannual membership dues of $20, plus *$60 fora Club Jacket (*2XL Jackets are $64, 3XL Jack-ets are $68). A total of $100 (or adjusted forcost of 2XL or 3XL jacket) is payable with theApplication for Membership.

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I am applying for membership in Hiram’sRiders of the Valley of Pittsburgh. I certify thatI am a member in good standing of Lodge No. and the Valley of Name Address City State Zip E-Mail: Ph. ( ) Cell ( ) Jacket Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL Ladies: S M L XL($60.00 add’l) Man’s name (one): Lady’s name (one): Signature: Recommended by: Mail to: Hiram’s Riders Motorcycle Club Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center3579 Masonic WayPittsburgh, PA 15237-2700 Questions? 412-683-0359

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Millions of school children with dyslexiaendure frustration and demoralization on

a daily basis as they struggle to acquire skills thatmany of us take for granted. If your child is strug-gling with reading and writing, how do you know ifdyslexia is the cause? Where can you go for help?

For over two decades, the Scottish Rite Masons,Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, have been nationalleaders in the effort to help children and theirfamilies overcome the painful obstacles ofdyslexia. With 49 active Dyslexia Centers in 13states, the Children's Dyslexia Centers tackle thechallenge of dyslexia head-on, both by providingfree tutoring for children with dyslexia and by train-ing a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicatedtutors.

Dyslexia is an inherited neurological disorderthat affects the way people learn to read and speakas well as how they process things mathematically.Some famous dyslexics include Thomas Edison,Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, Tom Cruise,Leonardo DaVinci, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Dyslexia affects one out of every five people,and affects boys and girls in equal numbers.Children left with untreated dyslexia often sufferdevastating personal consequences. It is thenumber one reason teenagers drop out of school,and is a primary factor in juvenile delinquency.

Research reveals that children with untreateddyslexia become underachieving adults unable tocontribute to society at their fullest capacity.

Dyslexia is, however, a treatable condition.Children with dyslexia need professional help,and the earlier they receive it, the greater theirchances of achieving normal, fully functional lives.

This is Why We Do It!

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FRI. SAT. SUN. APRIL 8, 9, 10

OrderTicketsNow!

67th AnniversaryShrine Circus

– TICKET ORDER –Check enclosed for Reserved seats at $17.00 each. Total Payment $ . (Select Performance Below!)

*** COMPLETE YOUR PERFORMANCE SELECTION ***Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10

7:00 p.m. seats 10:30 a.m. seats 2:00 p.m. seats2:30 p.m. seats7:00 p.m. seats

PLEASE ENCLOSE A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPEMake checks payable to: SHRINE CIRCUS FUND

1877 Shriners WayCheswick, PA 15024-1075

CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED (VISA) / (MASTERCARD) CIRCLE ONEName on Card: Card No. Expire Date: .

Seats assigned on first response basis. Tickets will be mailed approximately 2-3 weeks prior to event.Proceeds benefit Syria Shriners. Ticket purchases are not deductible as a charitable contribution.

The Scottish Rite 2015-2016year is moving along

quickly. So far we are having agreat year. Meetings and socialactivities this year have been wellattended. We had a good fallreunion class. The Christmasparties were wonderful and weare looking forward to good things for theremainder of the year.

We have a special stated meetingcoming up on February 4. This one is formembers only. The Seaton Hill UniversityPipe Band will perform after the meeting.

Also in February we have our annualSuper Bowl party and the annual showingof the Daytona 500.

Don;t miss the Welcome to Spring andSt. Patrick’s party on March 12.

Other upcoming events include theRose Croix DeMolay conferral, the Storyof the Crucifixion, our usual stated meet-ings, and our baseball outings and tailgateparties with the Pirates and Wild Things.

With only a few months to go beforeour June meeting we still have manymembers who have not yet paid theirdues. It would be quite a blow to theorganization to lose a lot of membersbecause of non-payment. We lose manymembers to death each year but to loseseveral hundred to suspension wouldcertainly weaken the Valley. If you haveany questions regarding your dues,please feel free to contact the Valley officeat 412-939-3579. We cherish your friend-ship and membership in the Scottish Rite,so if you happen to be in financial need,please call us so that we may be of assis-tance with your concerns.

I want to take this opportunity to thankthose who made a contribution to ourlearning center along with their annualdues payment. On another page in thisissue you will find a list of the memberswho have contributed to date. If yourname is not on the list, it is not too late to

be included. You may send acheck to our office (indicate that itis a contribution for the learningcenter) or if you have not yet paidyour dues simply include a contri-bution with your check for dues.Your contributions make it possi-ble for children with dyslexia to

learn to read and follow their dreams. On October 29, 2016, there will be a

special one day class sponsored by theGrand Lodge and the Scottish Rite.Following the Grand Lodge conferral ofthe three Blue Lodge degrees, the Scot-tish Rite will initiate any Master Masonwho wants to become a 32° Mason. Evenbetter, for this class, we will waive theusual initiation fee. In otherwords — it’sFREE. Talk to those men who you knowshould be members of the greatest frater-nity on earth and convince them tobecome masons and also Scottish RiteMasons. This Scottish Rite no-feeopportunity may never happen again.Also remember that those who arealready master masons are urged to takeadvantage of this no-fee opportunity.

Details are available on pages 9 thru 12in this issue and a Day of Opportunitypetition is on the next page. If anyone hasquestions, please call the Scottish Riteoffice at 412-939-3579. v

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From the Desk of the Secretaryby Donald M. Murphy, 33°

James Cochran

Lodge No. 562invites you to the 19th

A great evening of fellowship andfood attended by over 500 masons.

A delicious New York Strip SteakDinner with all the fixin’s is served at5:00 p.m. Call Bro. Alan Sandusky, 33°,at 724-557-1441 for tickets, questions,and directions, or email him at:

sandusky4@verizon.net

Saturday June 18

$25.00per person

MEETING INTHE HILLS

RECEIVE VALLEY NEWS BY E-MAIL

To share your e-mail address with The Valley of PittsburghSimply send a message to:

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Get Active!Join a Valley Committee and Enjoy the Fellowship

Director of Work (degrees) William D. Johnston, 33° . . .412-928-8654Stage Director

Peter A. Leary, 32° . . . . . . .412-956-2260Costume Director

Albert L. Kappeler, Jr., 33° . .412-833-3473Make-Up, Hair Styling & Wigs

Donald C. Wobb, 33° . . . . .412-751-2859Director of Music

G. Richard Zimmerman, 33° 724-222-2439Celebration of Education

Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° .724-733-1678Entertainment

Donald W. Boehm, 33° . . . .412-885-5621Hiram’s Riders Motorcycle Club

Mark E. Bliler, 33° . . . . . . . . 412-381-6451 Hospitaler

Vito A. Urso, 33° . . . . . . . . .412-486-4930Medical

Dr. Glenn D. Miller, II, 33° . .724-654-0122Membership

Jeffrey M. Wonderling, 33° .724-733-1678Reception

Bryan Scott Allen, 32° . . . . .412-853-5792Rite News

D. William Roberts, 33° . . . .412-576-5856Safety

Vincent G. Monardo, 32°, . .412-487-6202Valley Vintage/Classic Car Club

Thomas W. Fodor, 33° . . . .412-292-6488

Includes a pre-game tailgatepicnic from 5:30 p.m. ‘tilgametime, a reserved seat

and the post-game fire worksdisplay. Send check, payable to:

Lodge of Perfection, 3579 Masonic Way,Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Please enclose a #10 stamped,self-addressed envelope for

return of tickets & directions.

An Evening of Fun Baseball

Tickets$10 each

W A S H I N G T O N

Friday, July 8, 7:05 p.m.Consol Energy Park

Washington, PASchaumburg Boomers vsWashington Wild Things

APPLICANT’S NAME IN FULL - NO INITIALS - NO ABBREVIATIONS (If you have no middle name, enter, NMN)

(Print) First Name Middle Name or Names Last Name

Mailing Address

(Sign) (Date) WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WE HAVE EXAMINED THE CURRENT SYMBOLIC LODGE DUES CARD OF THE ABOVE PETITIONER

Recommender Please Sign Name in Full Please print your name Supreme Council No. Lodge No. Phone No. (area code)

Recommender Please Sign Name in Full Please print your name Supreme Council No. Lodge No. Phone No. (area code)

I, the undersigned hereof, respectfully show that I am desirous of being admitted as a member of your honorable Bodies and request that I may be received among you, and that I will ever prayfor the prosperity and glory of the Fraternity and the welfare of the Brethren. In making this application I promise on my word of honor that should I become a member of your honorable Bodies,I subscribe to the following Oath of Fealty:

I, the undersigned, do herby promise on my word of honor, and swear true faith, allegiance, and fealty to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Thirty-third and LastDegree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, sitting at its Grand East in the City of Lexington, Massachusetts,and will support and abide by its Constitutions, Orders and Decrees. That I will hold allegiance to the said Supreme Council and be loyal thereto, as the supreme authority of the Rite; will hold illegaland spurious every other Body that may be established within its jurisdiction, claiming to be a Supreme Council; and every other Body of said Rite within the same Jurisdiction that does not hold itspowers from said Supreme Council and will hold no communication whatever in Scottish Rite Masonry with any member of the same nor allow him to visit any Body of the Rite of which I may be amember; and I will dispense justice to my brethren according to the laws of equity and honor.

And should I violate this, my solemn vow and pledge, I consent to be expelled from Scottish Rite Masonry, and all rights therein and in any Body of the Rite, and be denounced to every Body ofthe Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the world as a traitor and forsworn. And may God aid me to keep and perform the same. Amen.

When born Place of birth Residing at

Since Home Telephone ( ) E-Mail Address

Immediately previous to above address, I resided at

Occupation Employer

Business Address Business Telephone ( )

I have before petitioned for the degrees of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and been rejected therein. I received the Degree of Master

Mason in Lodge, No. , F. & A.M., located at on

I am now a member of Lodge, No. , F. & A.M., located at

DAY OF OPPORTUNITY PETITION FOR SCOTTISH RITE DEGREES

October 29, 2016

Month, Day, Year) (City, or Town, State or County) (Current Address)

(City, or Town, State, Zip Code)

(Give Title or Name of position or state nature of duties) (If retired give former employer’s name)

(Year)

Date

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of FreemasonryNorthern Masonic Jurisdiction - United States of America

To the Officers and Members of: Gourgas Lodge of Perfection, 14°

Pennsylvania Council of Princes of Jerusalem, 16°Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix, 18°

Pennsylvania Consistory, S...P...R...S..., 32°SITTING IN THE VALLEY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2700 • 412-939-3579 • www.valleyofpittsburgh.org

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Pirates vs CardinalsThe annual Valley of Pittsburgh Baseball outing at PNC Park.

Friday, June 10, 2016 $55.00 includes

H Box Seat for the game. H Tailgate party begins at 5:30 p.m.at PNC

Park parking lot. H T-Shirt Night - first 20,000 fans will

receive a Pirate tee shirt.

Questions? - 412-939-3579

Baseball Ticket OrderEnclosed is my check payable to Gourgas Lodge ofPerfection for $ for tickets tothe baseball game at PNC Park on Friday, June 10,2016 at 7:05 p.m.Name

Phone ( ) Mail to: GPMC, 3579 Masonic Way, Pgh. PA 15237.Please include a stamped, self-addressed #10 envelopefor return of game tickets and directions to the tail gateparty.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

It’s A Baseball Nightat the Ball Yard!

“Unless we think of others and do something for them, we miss oneof the greatest sources of happiness.” – Ray Lyman Wilbur

The Valley of Pittsburgh’sChildren’s Dyslexia

Center provides children with afresh start at success both in lifeand in school. Students oftenshare their transformation from achild dealing with hopelessnessand low self-esteem to a youngadult looking forward to a futurebright with rewards and opportu-nity.

Bonnie S. is a parent of one ofour students who graduated fromthe Center a couple of years ago.Bonnie offered to share herdaughter’s experience andsuccess.“To be indebted to an institu-

tion and its members for makinga profound difference in the life ofour child is what the Children'sDyslexia Center means to myfamily.My name is Bonnie

Szramowski, and my daughterTara is dyslexic. To watch anychild struggle with a learningdisability is heartwrenching! Notonly does the learning disabilityaffect the child but the family aswell. Every night after dinner Iworked with our daughter onreading and hired Tara's teachersto tutor her to no avail. Withoutthe right “tools”, nothing workedcausing friction and frustrationwithin our family. The Children'sDyslexia Center changed all ofour lives immensely by teachingTara how to read using the Orton-Gillingham reading approach thusgiving her success in school.Fast-forward to 2016. Tara just

finished her first semester as afreshman at IUP with a 3.28GPA. Our family knows that thissuccess is possible because ofthe teaching at the DyslexiaCenter as well as the generosityof the Masons. Without each andeveryone of you this would nothave been possible! Thank youso much for caring enough tochange the lives of children bornwith dyslexia!”

Bonnie and Tara’s story iswhat we are about. We provideparents and students with some-one who not only cares butunderstands the problems thattheir child is facing. It is thisindividual and child specificapproach that leads to the manystudent successes experiencedat our Children’s Dyslexia Center.

Thank you so much for yourcontinued support!

The generosity of the Brethrenhere at the Valley of Pittsburgh isinspiring. Even though member-ship in the Valley is slowly declin-ing, contributions to our LearningCenter remain strong. Thank you.Please continue your efforts.Make a contribution to the Learn-ing Center. Join the Builder’sCouncil. Consider a bequest inyour will.

The Valley of Pittsburgh’sLearning Center for Childrenmakes a difference in children’slives each and every day. Thankyou for making that differencepossible.

Best Wishes and God’sBlessings to all. v

Children’s Learning Center ReportRichard A. Rodibaugh, 33°, Chairman

“Today’s Man needs to use Masonry’s lessons to governhow he acts.

The working tools of the Blue Lodge teach you how touse your time, talents, and treasure.

The moral lessons of the Scottish Rite Degrees assist youin making the right decisions in your interactions withothers.”

P.J. Roup, 33°DDGM, 54th Masonic District

The SewickleyHigh Twelve Club

meets at the MasonicVillage in Sewickley on the

fourth Tuesday of each month. The Club is an association of

Master Masons who desire an hourof Masonic fellowship independent ofthe formal ritual of lodge, but dedi-cated to service to the fraternity.

High Twelve was founded by E. C.Wolcott in Sioux City, Iowa on May 17,

1921. It is part of an International Association andoperates much like a Rotary club.

As a Master Mason’s LuncheonClub, we are very pleased and proudthat our R.W. Grand Master of Masonsin Pennsylvania, Ill. Brother RaymondT. Dietz, 33° is one of our most distin-guished members and we pledge himour support during his two years asGrand Master and stand by him in allhis endeavors to the best of our ability.

There are over 300 active HighTwelve Clubs in the United States,Canada and Foreign Countries. Thosein the United States are chartered inStates where the Grand Jurisdictionspermit such appendant organizations.

All Master Masons in good standingin Lodges recognized by the GrandLodge in whose jurisdiction the Clubis located and upon application andapproval by the local club are eligible.

High Twelve International heads theentire organization with administrativeoffices located at 11404 West Olive Dr.Avondale, AZ 85392-4210.

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2016 Programs & Luncheon MenuJan 26 - Quaker Valley High School Choral byBro. Matthew A. Boice, Music Director.

Menu: (Beef Stew)Feb 23 - Valentine Music by Jimmy Sapienzo.

Menu: (Glazed Ham / Raisin Sauce)Mar 22 - Are your Affairs in Order, by Bro.Lawrence Palmer, Senior Deputy AttorneyGeneral, Commonwealth of PA.

Menu: (Corned Beef and Cabbage) Apr 26 - Estate Liquidation, by Bro. Mark C.Giles, Licensed Auctioneer.

Menu: (Fish & Chips)May 24 - AIKIDO Martial Arts, by Bro. Edward M.Stover, P.M., Infinity Lodge No. 546.Menu: (Chicken Parmesan)Jun 28 - Bring a Prospective Member for a freelunch on us.

Menu: (Charbroiled Hamburgers & Hot Dogs)Jul 26 - Receiving Bro. Raymond T. Dietz, R.W.Grand Master, Past Presidents & Charter Members.

Menu: (Healthy Chicken & Vegetable Dish)Aug - No Meeting per By-LawsSep 27 - Portrait Painting, by Bro. Alvin E. Just.

Menu: (Ham, Tuna, & Egg Salads)Oct 25 - U.S. Marshall Service, by Bro. Vincent G. Monardo.

Menu: (Italian Pasta & Meatballs Balls)Nov 22 - Youth & Wolcott Foundation, by Bro. Dennis J. Snedden.

Menu: (Turkey & Trimmings)Dec 27 - Election & Installation of Officers, andCommittee Reports.

Menu: (Roast Pork)

Information? 724-225-8791

2016 ELECTED OFFICERSPresident. . . . Norman E. Flaherty, 33ºVice President. . . .David A. Beery, 33º Vice President. .John A. Habel, Jr. , 33ºVice President. .Robert W. Herbert, 32ºTreasurer. . . . . .Robert B. Malwitz, 32ºSecretary. .Robert M. Pollander, Jr., 32ºMasonic Representative & YouthSupport . . . . . Dennis J. Snedden, 33º

2016 APPOINTED OFFICERSChaplain, .Rev.Timothy R. Reichard, 32ºSergeant at Arms. .Peter Countouris, 32º Wolcott Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .George E. Hulse, Sr., 32ºInitiation Fee (one time). . . . . . . $40.00Annual dues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

Masonic Homes Residents . . .$20.00Interested in beoming a member?

Complete the application below andmail to:

Sewickley High Twelve ClubRobert M. Polander, Jr., Secretary69 Homer AvenueWashington, PA 15301

Questions? 724-225-8791rpolander@comcast.net

Join us for Lunch!

SEWICKLEY HIGHTWELVE CLUB No. 759

Norman Flaherty, 33°President

A Masonic Luncheon Club

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Sewickley High Twelve Club No. 759Date:

Name (in full)

I am a member in good standing of Masonic Lodge No. and wish toapply for membership in the Sewickley High Twelve Club No. 759 of Sewickley,Pennsylvania.If accepted for membership in High Twelve, I promise to give my best influenceand efforts for its advancement and agree to abide by its Constitution and By-Laws - International, State and Local.

Signature of Applicant Full Name Residence Address

City State Zip CodeTelephone Email Address

Occupation – If retired, so state and give Former Occupation.

Business

Address City State Zip Code

Wife’s Name

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Hi-Twelve Luncheon Club Officers for 2016

1st row L-R: Sammy Knappenberger, 33°, Past President, George Hulse, WolcottRepresentative, Norm Flaherty, 33°, President, David Beery, 33°, Vice President,John Habel, 33°, Vice President. 2nd row: Donald Murphy, 33°, Past Secretary,Rev. Timothy Reichard, Chaplain, Dennis Snedden, 33°, Masonic & Youth SupportRepresentative, Robert B. Malwitz, Treasurer, Robert Pollander, Jr., Secretary.

Outstanding Service Medal presented toBrother D. William Roberts, 33°

The presentation wasmade at the GrandLodge Annual Banquetat the David L.Lawrence ConventionCenter on Monday,December 28, 2015 onthe occasion of BrotherDietz installation as the121st Grand Master ofMasons in Pennsylvania. The Grand Master's

Outstanding ServiceMedal is presented tohonor Masons who havedistinguished them-selves through serviceto their community, Lodge or Grand Lodgeand who have given of their time withoutrecognition of their efforts.

The Service Medal was established by aResolution of Grand Lodge and adopted atthe Quarterly Communication held onDecember 5, 2007.

Brother Roberts served as Junior GrandWarden of the Grand Lodge in 1992 - wasappointed to the Committee on MasonicHomes in 1993, serving on that committeeuntil appointed a DDGM in 1999 – the

same year he wascoroneted a 33rddegree Mason.

Brother Roberts isa PDDGM of the 47thMasonic District, PastTreasurer of the Val-ley of Pittsburgh,Past Thrice PotentMaster, and PastPresident of Hiram’sRiders MotorcycleClub.

He is currently theSecretary of Hiram’sRiders and Editor ofthe Valley magazine,

The Rite News. He is also a PastMaster of Avalon Lodge No. 657 and adual member of Doric Lodge No. 630.

In business he served as a FieldRepresentative for Universal Pictures,Asst. Manager of the Pittsburgh Sym-phony Society, project director for GulfOil Corp., Executive Director of thePittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta,Marketing Director of Station Square,and holds a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guardlicense. v

Grand Master Raymond T. Dietz, 33°, presented the Grand Masters‘Outstanding Service Medal’ to Brother D. William Roberts, 33°, for

outstanding service to Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

The Vintage/Classic Car Club wasformed in 2013 to provide a Club for

Fellowship of members who share a love forAntique and Classic Cars.

We sponsor two Cruises each summer tohelp support the School for Dyslexia.If you would like to join us, contact BrotherBob Chambers, President:

rmchambers71@gmail.comor Bill Keller, Vice President:

billwrk1@verizon.net

No admission fee!

FIRE TRUCKSFOOD • MUSIC

SUNDAY JUNE 511:00 - 3:00 PM

Fun for the

Whole Family

Classic Car Club

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Valley of Pittsburgh CHARITY GOLFSaturday, June 11

Mail by June 1, with check, to Charity Golf,3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.Questions? Dave Morgans, 412-728-6533.

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TITLE NUMBER CURRENT REG. PLATE # CURRENT EXPIRATION MAKE OF VEHICLE YEAR

LAST NAME JR., etc. FIRST NAME MIDDLE INIT. TELEPHONE NUMBER( ) HOME ( ) WORK

STREET ADDRESS - Must list a street address. P.O. Box # alone is not acceptable. CITY STATE ZIP CODE

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: TELEPHONE NUMBER

THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA 215-988-1901Masonic Temple One North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598

I certify that the individual named in Section A is a member in good standing of the organization listed in Section B.NAME OF ORGANIZATION OFFICIAL TITLE SIGNATURE

MARK A. HAINES GRAND SECRETARY x

x APPLICANTS SIGNATURE IN INK DATE

A VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICANT INFORMATION (complete this section exactly as information appears on current registration card)

C TO BE COMPLETED BY ORGANIZATION OFFICIAL

MV-904SO (07-06) APPLICATION FORSPECIAL ORGANIZATIONREGISTRATION PLATE

Fee: $25.00

Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaBureau of Motor VehiclesSpecial Tag UnitP.O. Box 68293Harrisburg, PA 17106-8293

In conjunction with replacement of your plate, you will receive one registration card. How many extra registrationIf additional registration cards are desired, the fee is $1.50 for each card. cards do you want?

Be Proud of Your Masonic Fraternity!

It’s as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!1. Complete Sections ‘A’ and ‘D’ of the Application below.2. Make check for $25 payable to ‘Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of PA’.3. Mail Application along with your check to:

The Grand Lodge of PennsylvaniaMasonic TempleOne North Broad St.Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598Attn: PA-LIC

D I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND THAT WHEN I CEASE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION, I WILL IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE REGISTRATION PLATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

B TO BE COMPLETED BY ORGANIZATION

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Display the Pennsylvania ‘Blue Lodge’ License Plateon your vehicle.

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Display the Pennsylvania‘Blue Lodge’ License plate on your vehicle.

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING A SPECIAL ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION PLATE

• Fee required with this application is $25.00. Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to:“Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Pennsylvania”. DO NOT SEND CASH.

• No special organization registration plate will be duplicated. If your plate is lost, stolen or defaced, we will reissue you the next available plate in our series for $7.50. To apply for replacement, complete form MV-44 and submit the required fee.

• Requests for special organization registration plates are restricted to passenger vehicles, trucks and motorhomes witha registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 lbs. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify for special organizationregistration plates.

• NO REFUND OF FEE will be issued when applicant cancels request after order is placed.• Mail this application, completed in full, along with a check or money order to: Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Masonic Temple,

One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598, ATTN: PA-LIC for validation. • The Grand Secretary’s office will validate the application and forward it to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg.• When the applicant ceases to be a member in the organization as listed in Section B, the registration plate must be

returned to the Department. Complete Form MV-44 and submit a fee of $7.50 for reissue of a regular series registrationplate.

• All telephone numbers will be held in confidence and used only in the event of a problem with your application.• Special organization plates are in number sequence only and may not be personalized.• To avoid possible problems with citations with your old registration plate, return it to: Department of Transportation,

Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Return Tag Unit, P.O. Box 68597, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597 after you have received yourspecial organization plate.

(Rev: 1/2006)

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Schwalm, JeffreySchwartz, PaulSchwarzel, JosephSchweinsburg, CarlSchwotzer, ArthurScott, JohnSczerba, BruceSczur, RichardSeel, JamesSeel, JamesSeighman, RobertSeitz, JosephSeman, StevenSemethy, WilliamShaw, WilliamShearer, LouisShearer, RonaldShearer, SamuelSheehan, JamesShepard, GregoryShields, ChristianShifrin, AustinShirey, GeorgeShoemaker, FredShowman, WilliamSieg, KarlSilvers, GeorgeSilvestre, LeonardSimmons, DelmerSimonoff, PeterSipe, VernSirbaugh, GeneSkowvron, DonaldSlater, WilliamSloan, CurtisSmalis, StamatiosSmart, JosephSmiley, David

of her tutors. Her entire outlook on school work and homework has changed. She is so happy! “

I Forgot to Give in 2015 to Help a ChildLearn to Read - Here’s A Donation!

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Make check payaable to: Pittsburgh Children’s Learning Center

Mail to: LCD, Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way, Pgh., PA 15237.

“Our graduates leave us not only with academic reading skills but with arenewed self-esteem and dreams for a bright future. We wish them well andtake joy in their accomplishments and success.

You can benefit the Valley Learning Center simply by telling your Masonicfriends about the Scottish Rite. Please share with your Brethren the valueand benefits of becoming a member of the Valley of Pittsburgh. Be proud ofthe many good works that we do, especially with our efforts relating to ourLearning Center. Encourage them to join the Valley and participate with us.”

Richard A Rodibaugh, 33°Learning Center Chairman

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CALENDAR Masonic Events

2016February 2016

04 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC07 - Super Bowl Party - GPMC21 - Daytona 500 Party - GPMC23 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley27 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

March 2016 12 - Rose Croix DeMolay Class - GPMC 20 - Story of the Crucifixion - GPMC22 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley26 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

April 2016 07 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC08 - 10 - Shrine Circus - Consol Energy Center26 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley30 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

May 2016 24 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley26 - Celebration of Education - GPMC28 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

June 2016 02 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC04 - Syria Shrine Gun Bash - Shrine Pavilion - 11:00 a.m.05 - Valley Car Club Cruise - GPMC - 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.10 - Pirate/Cardinal baseball game - PNC Park11 - Valley Golf - Butler’s Golf Course, 9:00 a.m.25 - Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication - GPMC 25 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC28 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley

July 2016 08 - Wild Things Baseball - Consol Energy Park 26 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley30 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

August 2016 27 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

September 2016 01 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC11 - Valley Car Club Cruise - GPMC - 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. 24 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC27 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley

October 2016 25 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley29 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC29 - Special Scottish Rite Anniversary Celebration

November 2016 02 - VALLEY STATED MEETING - GPMC12 - Scottish Rite Day (details later)22 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley26 - Fellowship Breakfast - GPMC

December 2016 03 - Valley Christmas Party10 - Children’s Christmas Party - GPMC17 - Hiram’s Riders Christmas Party27 - High 12 Luncheon - Masonic Village at Sewickley

Schedule updated monthly: www.valleyofpittsburgh.org

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For Group & Pavilion Reservations, call Bro. Bob Plata

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10th Anniversary of Dedication of Pointof View Sculpture on Mt. Washington

Ten years ago on October 25, 2006, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl dedicatedthe Point of View statue on Mt. Washington. The sculpture is the creationof Brother James A. West of Lodge 45 and features Brother GeorgeWashington in intense negotiation with Indian Chief Guyasuta.

We will be featuring that event in the Rite News as we get closer to thedate of dedication anniversary.

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