NYNETNEWS Spring2009

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April/May 2009
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Published electronically by The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of New York Volume 3 Issue 11
Message from
the Grand East
In this Issue
Message from the Grand East
To my Brothers in New York and their ladies,
Table of Contents
From the Editor
I want to take a few moments to salute our ladies...our Mothers… our wives... our
Navigating NETNEWS cherished partners on our life's journey. Each of us no doubt have many fond
Grand Master's Message recollections and many precious moments we have experienced along the way from
Easter/Passover childhood to maturity and we should never be too busy to take time out to remember
MMRL 50th Anniversary Concert
Totten Essay
Mom, and if you are lucky enough to still have her with you, to say "Thanks for the
Historic Site in Danger memories!"
Grand Lodge Calendar
Masonic Hall Tours We should always be mindful to say thanks to all of those we love for the great joys
Information for Veterans
Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen they bring to our lives. They are at our side through "thick and thin" ... through good
Brotherhood Fund times and not so good times.
Public Relations
NY Masonic Safety Identification
Program
My message is simple ... "LOVE is a many splendored thing" and we should not wait
MSAT until Mother's Day, or a Birthday, or and Anniversary to say "Thanks!" and to show
Masonic Care Community your love and appreciation to the ladies in your
MUNY life.
Robert R. Livingston Library
Guest Speaker
Youth With a special thanks to all of you who have shared your concerns with Helen and me
Education Assistance Program over these past few months, I am so happy to be able to wish you all a "Happy
York Rite - Royal Arch
Masonic Medical Research
Mothers Day!" and best wishes for your continued well being.
Laboratory MMRL
From Whose Bourne… God Bless you. God Bless the men and women in our Armed Forces and our Veterans,
Sickness & Distress and God Bless the United States of America.
Around The State
Lodge Services - Grand Lodge Forms
Fraternally,
MW Edward G. Gilbert
Grand Master
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Contents
Message from the Grand East 1 MSAT 17
Contents 2 Masonic Care Community 17
From the Editor 3

MUNY 18
Navigating NETNEWS 4 IDC 18
GM Message Easter/Passover 5 Robert R. Livingstone Library 19
Camp Turk 6 Guest Speaker on Military History

and Benefits 19
MMRL 50th Anniversary
Concert 7 Youth 20
Education Assistance Program 21
Totten Award Essay 10 York Rite -

Royal Arch 22
Historic Site in Danger 11
Grand Lodge Calendar 12
Masonic Hall Tours 12 Masonic Medical Research

Laboratory (MMRL) 25
Veteran’s Information 12
From Whose Bourne 27
Grand Lodge
Committee Chairmen 13 Sickness & Distress 29
Brotherhood Fund 14 Around The State 29
Public Relations 15 In The News 39
NY Masonic Safety Identification Lodge Services –

Program 16 Grand Lodge Forms 39
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From the Editor
Welcome to the new NETNEWS!
For those of you who are new to this publication, we hope you enjoy what you see and come back. For everyone who has enjoyed
these pages during the last two years, you will see some changes. With your help, there will be more. If you are planning an
event, let us know and we can let others know who may not necessarily be in your area. During the last two years, we have
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Navigating NETNEWS
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Grand Master’s Easter/Passover Message
My Brothers …
The calendar has already noted the start of Spring even if the temperature around the state has not yet quite caught up
with the calendar. Nevertheless, the season of rebirth in Nature has arrived and the Judeo-Christian calendars will soon
herald the First Night of the eight day Festival of Passover (April 8) and then Easter Sunday (April 12), This is a season of
joyous family holidays and reunion when we pause to give thanks to our Creator for all of the wonders and for joy of life
itself. It is especially meaningful to me this year, as I recoup my strength and give thanks to the Supreme Architect of the
Universe, and to all of you who have offered your prayers and good wishes and kept me in your thoughts as I have gone
through some retrofitting.
This is also the season when we begin to plan for the year ahead in our beloved craft Masonry. Our Lodges and Grand
Lodge will soon be electing and installing new officers for the coming year... and new designs will be laid out upon the
Trestleboards. So, as we pause to give thanks to our Creator for our safe arrival at this season of Easter and Passover, on
behalf of our First Lady of Masonry Helen and our family, on behalf of Deputy Grand Master RW Vincent Libone and his
Lady Virginia, our Grand Line and our extended Masonic family, we wish you and yours a most joyous holiday season.
May the Great Architect watch over us all … especially our men and women in our Armed Forces. May God Bless them and
keep them safe from harm. May God Bless you and all of those you cherish. May God continue to Bless our great fraternity,
and our beloved United States of America. May we all enjoy peace, Shalom, now and forever more!
With my most sincere fraternal regards and best wishes,
M W Edward G. Gilbert
Grand Master
Grand Lodge F. & A.M. State of New York

Camp Turk Bro. David F. Stoy
dstoy@stny.rr.com
What are your plans this summer?

It’s NOT too late to register!
Boys Session: Girls Session:
July 5th thru July 25th July 26th thru August 15th
Ages:
9 to 16 years of age
Costs:
$1000.00 three-week session
(Financial Aid Available – deadline to apply for aid is May 1st)
Contact Information:
Camp Turk
PO Box 132
Boonville, NY 13309
Telephone: 315-392-2081
Fax: 315-942-3555
Email: CampTurk@aol.com
Website: nymasons.us
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SEND A YOUNGSTER TO SUMMER CAMP
CAMP TURK OFFERS THE BEST DAYS OF SUMMER FUN
Without a doubt many families are experiencing financial hardships this year, and as a result the summer
plans for many children will be changed or even canceled.
However, because of the generosity of our Brother Masons throughout the State and the Trustees of the
Masonic Hall and Home, financial assistance and camperships are available now for 2009 at our Masonic
Youth Camp ... CAMP TURK.
However .... applications for financial assistance must be received by May 1st.
Contact : Molly Denslow, Assistant Administrator
There is no reason to deny any child the opportunity of a lifetime to spend three weeks in the pristine beauty
of an Adirondack wilderness vacation at our beautiful Camp Turk.
Camp Turk offers virtually every summer sports activity with a heavy emphasis on water sports on our 70
plus acre glacial lake and field sports on our inviting meadows. Wholesome food, adult supervision, fun and
games and good friends will all make for a memorable summer ... and this is all within reach of deserving
boys and girls ages 9 - 16.
But it is all up to you to set this in motion today. Do it! Some deserving youngster will have you to thank for
the rest of his/her life.
For further information visit our Grand Lodge Website: www.nymasons.org

MMRL 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory
50th Anniversary Benefit Sponsorship and AdvertisingForm
Featuring Gordon Lightfoot
Stanley Center for the Arts • Utica, NY
June 25, 2009 at 8pm
We are pleased to offer the following sponsorship levels. All media releases will contain sponsors.
$10,000 level – Corporate Host $5,000 level – Major Sponsor
•Complimentary Orchestra Pit Seating for 10 •Complimentary Orchestra Pit Seating for 6
•Romano Room Post-Show Reception – 10 tickets •Romano Room Post-Show Reception – 6 tickets
•Choice of inside front, inside back (while available) •Special recognition in all media and performance
or full page placement in front half of program night
•Special recognition in all media and performance •Complimentary full page in program
night
$2,500 level – Benefactor $1,000 level – Sponsor

•Complimentary Orchestra Pit Seating for 4 •Complimentary Orchestra Pit Seating for 2
•Romano Room Post-Show Reception – 4 tickets •Romano Room Post-Show Reception – 2 tickets
•Complimentary half page in program •Complimentary quarter page in program
Organization:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Contact:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ___________________ Zip: ___________________________
Tel: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________ E-mail: ________________________
Please make your tax deductible gift* payable to:

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory
2150 Bleecker Street ● Utica, NY 13501-1787
Enclosed is our donation of $________________ for the above indicated sponsorship level.
*tax deductible portion excludes services rendered
Camera ready black & white ad copy is enclosed
Camera ready black & white ad copy must be submitted by May 1
Full page size: 7.5″ x 4.25″ Half page size: 3.75″ x 4.25″

Souvenir Program Ad Information
Enclosed is our donation of $500 for a half page ad.

Enclosed is our donation of $250 for a quarter page ad.
Camera ready black & white ad copy is enclosed
Camera ready black & white ad copy will be submitted by May 1
Half page size: 3.75″ x 4.25″ Quarter page size: 1.875″ x 4.25″
Enclosed is our donation of $100 for a Friend of the Laboratory listing.
For further information, contact:
Ronald P. Kamp Bernadette A. Sunderlin
Director of Development Assistant Director of Administration
315-735-2217, ext. 127 315-735-2217, ext. 128
kamp@mmrl.edu bernie@mmrl.edu

Totten Award Winner
Below is the Totten Award winning essay for 2009, written by Andrew C. Beeman, son of Bro. Gregory W.
Beemanof Oriental-Faxten Lodge No. 224. Congratulations.

Historic Site in Danger
Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot,
Fishkill, New York
My Brothers,
It has come to our attention that there is yet another historic site that is in danger of disappearing. Thanks to RW
William Maurer, who forwarded this information, we are sharing it with our Brethren with the hope that we can share
ideas on how to save this historic site from the bulldozer’s plow.
From: Alison MacAvery [mailto:j_amaca@hotmail.com]

Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 12:02 PM
To: bill@maurer.org
Subject: Historical Site - Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot, Fishkill, New York
Dear Mr. Maurer:
The purpose of my letter is to bring to your attention a matter of great historical urgency: the protection of the Fishkill Encampment
and Supply Depot. Named over three decades ago as "the last of the important Revolutionary War sites yet to be properly
explored," the Fishkill Supply Depot remains so today: a one-of-a-kind site of national importance that has never gotten its due.
Fishkill, New York, contains a key strategic center of the American Revolution, established and visited repeatedly by George
Washington. Hallowed history happened here - hundreds of the original soldiers who fought to found the nation died and were
buried here in unknown graves. The Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot was larger and operated longer than the better
known Valley Forge. The founding of the United States, and its significance in American history cannot be overemphasized.
Reflecting the site's importance, the Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot was placed on the National Register for Historic
Places in 1974. As a wartime supply depot and encampment there were barracks that housed several thousand military
units, blacksmith shops, a hospital, a print shop, a paymaster’s office and a prison.
See the the attached New York Times piece on the endangered Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot from last Sunday's
paper: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/nyregion/19towns.html
Recent archaeological reports now filed with New York State indicate that hundreds of graves belonging to Revolutionary War
soldiers are present on a ten-acre portion of this historic site, threatened to be impacted by commercial development.
This Fishkill Supply Depot property truly defines sacred American land. Here, we have soldiers buried by soldiers, in a remarkable
facility that sustained the war effort through very lean years. I hope you understand the urgent situation at hand and would be
willing to assist in effort to save our history.
Any guidance and expertise you can provide on preserving this site would be appreciated. My contact information is below.
Most sincerely,
Alison E. MacAvery
Dutchess County Legislator - District 16
Proudly Serving Beacon - East Fishkill - Fishkill
Office: 845-639-8732 Home: 845-831-5202 Fax: 845-838-2219
For more information or to share ideas, please contact any of the individuals named above, or NETNEWS at
nynetnews@gmail.com. You can also find more information at the following website.
http://www.fishkill-historical-focus.org/

Grand Lodge Calendar
Saturday May 16 Oatka Lodge Cornerstone Rochester
Sunday May 17 Masonic Breakfast Buffalo
Tuesday May 26 GM, Man of the Year NYC
Saturday May 30 Grand High Priest Reception Albany
Monday June 1 Idaho Night NYC

Thurs June 25-Sun June 29 St. John’s Weekend Utica
Saturday July 11 Camp Turk Weekend Camp Turk

Fri July 17-Sat July 18 NE Conference of Grand Masters Philadelphia
Fri July 24-Sun July 26 Scottish Rite – Council of Deliberation Syracuse
Saturday August 1 DeMolay Convention Albany

Fri Aug 14-Sun Aug 16 Grand Council Convention Albany
Sat Aug 22-Wed Aug 26 Supreme Council Boston
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.
Veteran’s Information
The Soldiers Project
Free, Confidential Psychological Counseling
for Soldiers and Their Families
This is a program providing free counseling to soldiers and their families. I'm not able to participate in it, due to licensing
and a lack of available volunteering time.
But if there are Masons who are also trained psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers (not exclusively in NYS,
either), this might be a very useful place to apply their skills and experience on a volunteer basis.

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
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
NY Masonic Safety Id Program (Child ID) Donald H. Elliott (607)692-3134 NYCHIP1@nychip.org
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

Brotherhood Fund Bro. Robert D. Stack
nyfreemason@yahoo.com
Dear Brethren,
There is a little less than three months to go in our current Brotherhood Fund
Campaign. To all of you that have contributed so far, Thank You. If you have not
dooonted yet, please contact your Lodge Chairman.
Below is the list of the top ten Districts in total dollars donated and percentage of
District membership as of March 11, 2009.
Remember, special gifts of appreciation for donations of $100 and $500. For $100
or more you will receive a one of a kind, beautifully framed, hand stitched
commemorative tapestry of the Grand Lodge Seal of NY with Square and
Compasses.For $500 or more to the Masonic Benevolence Endowment Fund you
will receive a New York Masonic Pocket Watch, Chain, and Knife. Your initials
will be engraved on the back of the pocket watch.
Rank District Percentage Rank District Total $

1 Livingston 47.12 1 7th Manhattan $ 44,229.34
2 Saratoga-Warren 28.40 2 4th Manhattan $ 27,235.00
3 2nd St. Lawrence 27.95 3 5th Manhattan $ 25,150.00
4 Essex 27.55 4 1st Erie $ 24,563.63
5 Fulton-Montgomery 26.55 5 Albany $ 21,179.30
6 Chautauqua 26.21 6 Suffolk $ 19,522.87
7 Sullivan 23.05 7 Queens $ 17,982.00
8 Albany 22.79 8 Orange-Rockland $ 17,894.79
9 Dutchess 21.92 9 Monroe $ 17,577.83
10 Delaware 21.85 10 2nd Nassau $ 16,847.68
Fraternally,
Robert D. Stack, PGT

State Chairman

Bro. Ronald J. Steiner
Public Relations NYSMASON@aol.com
I FOUND THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH … AGAIN …
It really seems hard to believe, but in a few short weeks I will mark my 55th Masonic Birthday. While it seems like
only a few short years have passed since that awesome evening when I was raised, I have lost too many good friends
and Brothers along this journey … and the face looking back at me in the mirror each morning reminds me that time
really is marching on. Nevertheless my Brothers, last night I rediscovered the “fountain of youth,” and I invite you to
join me in partaking of this intoxicating stimulant.
Last night I knelt beside a Brother who represented no less a personage than our ancient operative Grand Master Hiram
Abif. I had the honor of relating to him the short explanation of what had transpired in the ritual in our Third Degree
leading up to this dramatic moment when I would attempt to “raise” him to the sublime degree of Master Mason. I still
thrill to this moment as I clasped his hand and conveyed the words so indelibly inscribed in the heart and conscience of
every man who ever became a Master Mason. But more than this … I found myself in a Lodge room of about thirty
Brothers … most of whom were less than forty years old and many of whom were Masons less than ten years … and
they were held spellbound and in awe of our magnificent ritualistic prose and the young, enthusiastic Brothers
participating in the work.
I often wonder how the conductor of a symphonic orchestra must feel with sixty or more talented musicians responding
to his every nuance and gesture to bring forth the incredible sounds that we perceive as great music. Or the thrill a
choreographer must feel as he or she melds the body movement of a company of dancers in the intricate undulating
response to the rhythm of great ballet music. Much as the Director of the talented performers of “A Chorus Line”
thrilled audiences on Broadway year after record breaking year and was himself thrilled by the matchless performance
of his cast … so too was our Master last night justly proud of the performance of his line of officers who rendered our
ritual with such grace and dignity and enthusiasm … and I too was again reinvigorated by the Masonry practiced by my
Brothers.
There is not question that I continue to find new energy in being among the inquisitive minds of my younger Brethren.
I am constantly being challenged by their questions in search of further light in Masonry. I hope you are having this
same experience. Young or old, there is still much to learn and much to do, and much to accomplish in our Lodges. I
hope you will join me in rediscovering our fountain of youth.
Fraternally,
Ron Steiner
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The Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee is saddened to learn that one of our cherished members,
RW Theodore "Ted" Pierce, Jr. has been admitted to Arnot Hospital in Corning, NY with a hematoma on
the left side of his brain. Ted has been the long time editor of the Southern Tier Masonic News, a past
Chairman of the Masonic News Network, and is one of the senior members in length of service on
our Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee.
Please keep Brother Ted in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy and complete return to good health.
Fraternally,
Ron Steiner

NY Masonic Safety Identification Program Bro. Donald Elliott
nychip1@nychip.org
MORE KIDS ARE SAFER!!!!

Schoharie Valley Masonic Lodge No.491 just completed another successful Safety ID Program for Kindergarten
Registration.
This is the second year that the Lodge has been invited to provide this valuable service to their young people
and it has now been expanded to a plan to ID the entire Schoharie Elementary School in the coming months.
Over two days a possible 66 children were scheduled to attend Kindergarten Registration and 42 had ID's made.
It would appear that 1/3 of the children did not receive ID's however we found that the majority of them had an
ID done at opening day of Little League or at one of the recent community events, so what appeared a missed
opportunity was actually due to an increasing measure of success in the community. Yes! That is a good thing!
Grand Steward RW Jeremi Sherman coordinated the event but due to a recent hip replacement surgery DDGM
RW Richard Sherman supervised the program. Brothers of Schoharie Valley Lodge who participated in the
program: Lodge Master W Jerry Wright, RW Eugene Dietz, Bro. Johnathan Wilsey, RW Richard Sherman and the
DDGM's daughter Jennifer Bell.
Jennifer was a tremendous help brining typing skills and her very friendly and assuring demeanor with the
children and their parents. It is a comfort to have a mom sitting behind one of the machines. Her assistance
allowed us to have both machines running and thus no line of children who are already tired of being shuttled
from place to place for the past 2 hours.
Schoharie Valley Lodge thanks Otsego-Schoharie District ID Chairman RW Peter Lindemann for helping to
coordinate the details and Cobleskill Lodge No.394 for the generosity of the use of their ID machines. Our
Cobleskill Brothers are always dependable with their assistance.
Sincerely and Fraternally;

RW Richard A. Sherman
District Deputy Grand Master
Otsego-Schoharie Masonic District
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DUTCHESS DISTRICT HOLDS INITIAL
SAFETY ID PROGRAM IN SCHOOL
The Dutchess District was allowed to conduct a Safety Identification Program in a Public School for the first
time from April 29 to May 1, 2009. Myers Corners Elementry School was selected by the Wappingers Central
School District (WCSD) Board of Education for the trial. “We hope this is the first of many programs in our
schools,” said Dutchess DDGM Steven Koch. The WCSD is the largest school district in Dutchess County with
over 12,000 children.
Over 100 children were IDed over the three day period. The PTA and school administration were all enthusiastic
about the event and hope for even larger numbers next year – or maybe in the fall.

MSAT Bro. Tim McMullin
tmmcmullin@yahoo.com
Student Assistance Training for New York Schools

Funded by The Masonic Fraternity in New York
(MSAT, pronounced 'EM-sat')
Gangs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs, Bullying, Depression, and even suicide. These problems
plague our youth and the educational system. MSAT helps schools get young people back on track.
From October 2001 to January 2009, 35 workshops have been offered to 2120 educators. To date
407 school-based Student Assistance Teams have been trained. These teams worked on plans for specific
youth, and returned to their schools better prepared to work together to help those young people get back on
track.
The New York Masonic fraternity provides the financial support, relieving the schools of almost all
costs to attend a great workshop.
For this school year 2008-2009, there will be workshops offered on the campus of the Masonic Care
Community in Utica, NY. The costs of lodging and meals are paid by the Masonic Fraternity. The next Utica
workshop will be held March 31-April 2, '09. Another Utica workshop is scheduled for October 2009.
There are also regional workshops scheduled, and the next will be held in Jamestown, NY, April 28-
30, 2009. Participants commute from home daily.
Regional workshop dates for this summer are:
July 7-9 - Oxford NY, July 14-16 - Orleans Niagara Teacher Center, July 21-23- Harpursville NY and
Aug 25-27 - Saratoga Springs NY. Call for details and to register.
To learn more about MSAT, call 1-888-694-0511 or e-mail msat@nymasons.org, or visit
www.nymasons.org/cms/msat
Masonic Care Community

Bro. Ira B. Cooperman
CoopermanI@masoniccommunityny.org
REMEMBRANCE & THE WALL OF HONOR
As Masons, we are reminded to remember the past -- those who

have helped to build our Fraternity and all that is part of it. One
way to do this is to make a contribution to a worthy Masonic
cause in memory or in honor of someone or some event.
The new “Wall of Honor” at the Masonic Care Community gives

you such an opportunity. Located in the hallway of the new
Health Pavilion building, between its glass-enclosed Lobby and
the large-scale Atrium, the Wall of Honor measures approximately
27 feet in length by 4 feet in height. It is an attractive way to
recognize donations made to any part of the Masonic Care
Community campus, as well as an appropriate manner of acknowledging the good works of others.
The Wall of Honor was designed and manufactured specifically for the Masonic Care Community and includes sections
for Bequests & Legacies, and Major Gifts. The main section contains five different size plaques for donations starting
at $1,000.
For more information about how you or your Lodge can link your name with the that of our “home” (the Masonic Care
Community), regarding a plaque in memory or in honor of someone, please call Brother Ira Cooperman at the Masonic
Care Community, (315) 798-4703, or toll-free at (800) 593-3353. There is no obligation for inquiring about the
possibility of making a tax-deductible contribution. Or if you wish, you may send donations directly to the Masonic
Care Community, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1788. Thank you for your consideration.

MUNY Bro. Stephen S. King
Steveking1@mac.com
Masonic University of New York

Every Worshipful Master looks for educational programs that will enhance the Lodge experience
of the Brothers. Indeed, providing opportunities for Masonic education is one of the most important
responsibilities of any Master.
The Compleat Master: A Primer for the East is a compilation of educational materials that
addresses this responsibility. It contains lessons on all the Degrees, on our Symbolism, on early
Masonic constitutional documents, on etiquette, the working tools, famous Masons and on many other
items of interest to anyone committed to Freemasonry. All of these can be adapted for educational
presentations in a Lodge setting. In addition to being a great resource for Masters, it’s a superb
compendium of general Masonic information for any Brother.
The Compleat Master was distributed to every Lodge in the jurisdiction several years ago, so
there may well be a copy readily available to anyone interested in taking advantage of this educational
tool. Any Brother—or any Lodge—interested in getting more copies can contact me at sking@e-
muny.net. The cost is $15, which includes shipping.
And don’t forget the other great educational resources available through MUNY: We’ve just
completed the first strictly Internet offering of the Leadership Development Course (LDC-8), and we
are still offering the Individual Development Course which can be administered in a variety of ways to
suit the needs of the Brothers in each District. Please request more information on these course
offerings through the e-mail address noted above.

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

Discusses his book “Defying Empire”
At the Livingston Library
Author Thomas M. Truxes presented a lively discussion of
Colonial New York City merchants who engaged in
forbidden trade with the enemy before and during the
Seven Year’s War. Our own Provincial Grand Master
George Harison is among the early architects of the
Colonial New York, and Mr. Truxes brings him and 18th
century New York to life with his book. “Defying Empire”
is a scholarly history with a fine narrative flair, and his
discussion in the Livingston Library on March 17 kept the
two dozen visitors on the edge of their seats. He
revealed the important role the City played in hastening
the Colonies’ march toward revolution.
Library Trustees Bill Thomas and Pierre de Ravel The mission of The Chancellor Robert R Livingston
d’Esclapon flank Library Director Tom Savini and author Masonic Library of Grand Lodge is to collect, preserve,
Thomas M. Truxes interpret, and make available for education and
research, to both members of the Fraternity and others,
such materials as relate to the history, philosophy, culture, and organization of Freemasonry, in its social and
historical contexts, with a special emphasis on Freemasonry in New York State. The Livingston Masonic Library is a
non-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. As one of the world's foremost repositories
of Masonic books, artifacts, and ephemera, the Livingston Masonic Library maintains a vast collection of materials
which are available to visitors and researchers.
Explore the online artifacts and book catalog at http://www.nymasoniclibrary.org/

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Brother Presents History of US Military and
Vet’s Benefits
Doug Carroll presented an exciting history of the US Military and its veterans’
benefits – from the Revolutionary War to the development of the current GI Bill.
He made his remarks to the Long Island Chapter of the National Sojourners on
March 22. Nobody in the audience was aware of the great difficulties and turmoil
that preceded the GI Bill, and of all the benefits which are available to military
veterans. He invited all the Chapter’s members and wives to participate in the
Hospital Visitation Program, which provides services to permanent residents of
local veterans hospitals.
Don Harrison (L) thanks Doug Carroll (R), Brother Carroll is a Past Master of Alsinai Lodge 695, and is the deputy
following his presentation. representative for the Masonic Service Association. He also runs the MSA’s
hospital visitation program in Northport, Long Island.

Youth Bro. Cary Cohn
Ccohn1127@aol.com
We congratulate the following Lodges for going into their communities to recognize good work done by others. These
following Lodges show through concrete action that Masons care! We encourage all Lodges to share their talent, time,
concern and the resources of their Lodge buildings, to provide service to other worthy organizations and institutions in
their individual communities.
Eagle Boy Scout Recognitions

Fish House No. 298, Fulton Montgomery District, will bestow the Eagle recognition on one worthy scout, Twin Rivers
Council, Northville, N.Y. 3/18/09
Humanities No. 1123, 8th Manhattan District, will honor on Scout from T55, Westchester Putnam Council 388.
Hendrick Hudson No. 875, Dutchess District, will be honoring three young men from two different scout troops, Troop
42, Hudson valley Council 374, and Troop 122, twin Rivers Council 364 in Red Hook NY, and Germantown N.Y.
Warwick No. 544, Orange Rockland District, Troop 44, will be honoring one scout in Florida N.Y.
Westbrook No. 333, Chemung-Schuyler-Tioga District, will bestow the Eagle recognition in Nichols N.Y. Baden
Powell Council 368, on one worthy scout from Troop 36 4/26/09
Trinity No. 12, 9th Manhattan District, will be honoring a scout from Troop 205, Suffolk Council 404 in East Islip
3/21/09
General Douglas MacArthur Award

For Exemplary Service To Youth
Dundee No. 123, Ontario-Seneca-Yates District, will be honoring James Keohler for his work with the students of his
area as a member of the Dundee Central Board of Education, as well as being a Boy Scout Asst Scoutmaster and is
currently serving as the Scoutmaster in the Dundee N.Y. community for over 12 years. 5/9/09
Anchor-Astoria No. 729, Queens District will be bestowing the Douglas MacArthur Award to Robert A. Downward,
3/10/09. Mr. Downward has been a long time volunteer baseball coach, involved in the Cal Ripkin Baseball League in
Whitestone Queens N.Y.

Education Assistance Program Bro. H. Stephen Lieb
slieb@aol.com
The public announcement for the recipients of the 2009 Education Assistance Program will take place at the
following locations:
Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sunday, July 12, 2009 Sunday, July 26, 2009
Damascus Shrine Temple Ismailia Shrine Temple Masonic Home Campus
979 Bay Rd. 1600 Southwestern Blvd 2150 Bleeker Street.
Webster, NY. Buffalo, NY Utica, NY
At 1 P.M. At 5 P.M. At 5 P.M.
Sunday, August 2, 2009 Sunday, July 26, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009
Masonic Community Center Centerville Lodge Grand Lodge Building
394 Princetown Rd 648 Centerville Place 71 West 23rd. Street
Schenectady, NY N. Syracuse, NY New York, NY
At 1 P.M. At 1 P.M. . At 1 P.M.
All brethren are cordially invited to attend the 2009 Education Assistance Program
Presentations at the above locations and dates. Our Grand Master, M∴W∴Edward G.
Gilbert, will be present at these presentations and will continue the tradition of
congratulating the students and families. The programs will start promptly at 1:00, or
5:00 PM. Assisting the Grand Master will be the Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Home
who have funded the program for the children, grandchildren and widows of our
fraternity. Light refreshments will be served
Special thanks to the Lodge Secretaries who assisted the Candidates with their
applications.
This will be the fourteenth year for this outstanding program. Your Grand Lodge and Trustees have assisted
almost 8,000 students, with grants totaling over 7 million dollars, in their pursuit of higher learning. All brethren
and their families are welcome to be part of these special events. Help us congratulate the children,
grandchildren, and widows of the members in our Fraternity. Make reservations with your District Deputy if you
would like to attend.

York Rite – Royal Arch
Ancient Temple Chapter No. 5 RAM
to host a reception for ME Alan C. Lewis


ROYAL ARCH INITIATES
19 NEW MARK MASTER MASONS
On April 14, 2009, Poughkeepsie Chapter No. 172 RAM initiated 19 new Mark Master Masons in the largest
initiation in many years. RE Kenneth Fischer, Grand Scribe, sat in the East for the Degree. Fifteen of the new initiates
have joined Poughkeepsie Chapter, with the other five affiliating with Highland Chapter No. 52.
The new Mark Master Mason class

and officers who conferred the
Degree.
RE Jay Koseff presents the Keystone

lecture for the new initiates and the
Companions.

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) Bro. Ronald Kamp
kamp@mmrl.edu
Please click on this link to watch a short movie about the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory.
http://www.impactmovie.com/mmrl

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) Bro. Ronald Kamp
kamp@mmrl.edu
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If you fit into either scenario, a Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Gift Annuity to the
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From Whose Bourne…
It is my sad duty to inform you that the following members of our Masonic Family have gone to that undiscovered country…
Brother Brian Bettinger, 39, passed away Saturday. A Masonic Service was held. Condolences may be sent to:
Richard & Dianne Freeman
1574 Vrolyk Road
Eaton, NY 13334
Lauretta Julia Harris, mother of RW David B. Harris District Deputy Grand Master Albany District passed away on March 17,
2009. Lauretta was the wife of the late Right Worshipful Donald B. Harris Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Albany
District 1977-1978and member of Castleton Chapter 668 (now Van Rensselaer Star) Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy
Matron twice. She was Past District Deputy Grand Matron of the Albany- Rensselaer-Schenectady District, the 1958 Grand
Officers Association and Eda Chapter OES, Kinderhook. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to the
OES Educational Assistance Fund, 71 W 23rd St, NY, NY 10010, or Capital District Masonic Charities, 8 Holly Lane, Castleton, NY
12033, or the Reformed Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill, Schodack Landing NY 12156.
Mr. Donato Quinones, the father of RW Joe Quinones, DDGM 5th Manhattan District, has past away.
W Anthony Delle Donne, Past Master of Beacon Light Lodge No. 701, passed away after a short bout with cancer. A Masonic
Funeral Service was held.
RW Arthur J. Sacktig passed away to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. A Masonic Funeral Service was
held. He was a member of Anglo Saxon Lodge No. 137, and a past Master of Stewart Manor and/or St. Albans Lodge No. 56. He
was also an active Shriner.
Francis J Eberle, father of Bro. Richard Eberlie, passed away on March 23, 2009.
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of District Deputy Grand Master of the Oswego District, RW Bernard Bialecki's
Mother. Services are not local but we wish Bro. Bernie safe travels, and our thoughts and prayers will be with him and his
family. RW Bro. Bialecki has asked that rather than sending flowers, donations can be made to the Brotherhood Fund.
W Charles 'Charlie Bud' Armitstead Jr., of Caroga Lake, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, March 23, 2009,
at his home after a courageous battle with cancer over the past two years.
He was a past Master of the Cherry Valley Lodge No. 334 F&AM.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; daughters, Alicia and Christy; granddaughters, Grace and Kaylyn.
He is also survived by his mother, Edna Armitstead; brothers, William (Sarah) and Thomas (Patricia); sisters,
Carol (Bruce) VanEvera and Ellen (James) Johnson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and by many
friends. A Masonic Funeral Service was held.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mountain Valley Hospice 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078.
W Charles Rogers, a member of Alcyone Lodge No.695, Northport, NY has laid down his working tools of life . He passed to
eternal rest on Weds. March 25, 2009. WRogers was a Past Master of Spartan Lodge No. 956 in Baldwin, N.Y.
Masonic Funeral Services was held.
W Brother Fiorenzio Corbo, a Past Master of Garibaldi Lodge No. 542, was called from Labor on February 17, 2009.

RW Brother Sebastian J. Parazzo laid down the working tools of life on March 30th. Bro. Parazzo was a member for 34 years of
America Lodge No. 284, having served Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Kings District in 1989-1990.
Bro. Herman Menn, has passed away at age 103, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He was a Master Mason for 69 years and an active
correspondent with Cornerstone Lodge No.178. He was an officer with Chemical and Chase Banks and also served as a Grand
Chancellor in the Knights of Pythias.
RW Hugo Friedlaender has laid down his working tools and passed on to that house not made with hands. Bro. Hugo was a past
Master and past Treasurer of The Lodge of Antiquity No.11, as well as a past Staff Officer for the First Manhattan District, when
our Lodge was still a part of them. Services were in Florida.
Brother Lawrence V. Ermler, a member of Valley Stream Lodge No. 1143, was called from Labor on February 17, 2009.
W Brother Charles W. Wagner, a dual member of Daytime Lodge No. 144, Connecticut Constitutions, and our Kisco Lodge No.
708, was called from Labor on February 6, 2009.
Brother Arthur E. Soderlind, a 63-Year Member of Margaretville Lodge No. 389, was called from Labor on March 28, 2009.
Brother Craig Vogel, 69, died on April 3, 2009. Bro Vogel was a member of Hendrick Hudson Lodge No.875. Memorial donations
may be made in Craig's memory to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 371 Wurtemburg Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 or the Hospice
Foundation, Inc., 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Claire Quenzer mother of W Fred Quenzer a member of Hendrick Hudson No.875 departed on Mar. 23, 2009. Donations in
Claire's memory can be made to the Humane Society.
Judy Coons a past matron of OES chapter 813 (Red Hook) mother in law of VW Harold Coons (member Hendrick Hudson
No.875).
Marion A. McCoy, mother of RW Kurt McCoy of Schoharie Valley Lodge No.491 has passed away. Memorial contributions may
be made in memory of Mrs. McCoy to Catskill Area Hospice, 327 W. Main St. Suite No.3, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
It is our sad duty to report the passing of William Magill, father in law of Bro. David Joseph Weber of Ridgewood Lodge No.710
of the 2nd Kings District. Any condolence cards may be sent to:
Mr. & Mrs. David Weber
60-35 61st Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
W MORTON BARON, passed away peacefully in Florida on Thursday evening, April 9, 2009, just short of his 91st birthday.
Worshipful Morton Baron was a Life Member of Athelstane and he was also a very active member of the Masonic Fraternity in
the community.In 1967 he was elected Master of Athelstane Lodge No 839 F & AM. In those days our Lodge met in Spring Valley
above Red's Restaurant, then owned by Worshipful Brother Gene Levy ... who later entered politics and went on to become a
long time NY State Senator. Morty was especially proud of Masonic Camp Seven which the Masons of the Seventh Manhattan
District operated for some 60 years and served 600 underprivileged little girls each summer on an 80 acre campgrounds off
Spook Rock Road in Tallman. A Masonic Memorial Service was held.
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Mary B. Cook, the grandmother of VW Roy Bilby of the Otsego-Schoharie
District, on April 5, 2009.

I am sad to report the passing of Norma N. Moore who is the sister of RW Richard Sherman and aunt of RW Jeremi
Sherman of the Otsego-Schoharie District.
Brother William D. Devenpeck, a 62 year member of our Otsego Lodge No. 138, passed away on March 24, 2009. A
Masonic Funeral Service was held.
It is my sad duty to inform you that Muriel Borello, mother of RW Frank and Sandy Borello, and the wife of the late
RW Frank Borello, Sr. was called home last night by the Supreme Architect.
It is with profound sorrow that Herder Lodge No. 698, Ninth Manhattan District, announces the passing of Brother
Herbert W. Demuth, who was called to Eternal Rest on Saturday, April 11th, 2009. Brother Demuth (a Mason for 64
years) passed away peacefully at the Dumont Masonic Home in New Rochelle, N.Y., at age 92. A Masonic Funeral Service
was held.
Sickness & Distress

Maryann Rosson, the wife of RW Mike Rosson 1st Vice President of the Robert R Livingston Masonic Library, underwent cancer
surgery at Sloan Kettering Hospital on Wednesday March 18th, please keep her and the family in your prayers.
RW HARRY SKY will be in Good Samaritan Hospital a few more days while the docs make him as good as new (or at least as good
for an octogenarian). Harry looks good and sounds good on the phone ... he is well rested and pain free .... and he is eating.
RW GENE ERICKSON, Grand Representative of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, is doing well after his heart valve replacement.
He sounds great.
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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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The Assistant Grand Lecturers of the 4th Manhattan District are looking for Hiramic Drama Team Costumes for their
Degree Team. If your Lodge or Drama Team has an extra set of Costumes or Costumes that are no longer
being used, please contact:
V:.W:. Arthur L. Paolillo, art.paolillo@gmail.com , (631) 561-8181.
I can arrange pick up anywhere in NY or Surrounding Area.
Rising Sun Lodge #103

200th Anniversary Celebration
Saratoga Springs, NY
September 12, 2009
Rededication Ceremony
2PM
Rising Sun Lodge #103
North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dinner and Dancing
Cocktail Hour at 5PM
Dinner at 6PM
Saratoga/Wilton Elks Club
Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs NY
$40 per person
Please mail the form below with a check made out to Rising Sun Lodge to
Paul Levin, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville NY 12871 (518.507.6433 home phone)
Please return no later than July 31, 2009. Your check or cash is your reservation.
Name:
Phone
Number:
Email:
Dinner Choice

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GRAND LECTURER'S CONVENTION

IN O-R DRAWS RECORD TURNOUT
What may well be an all time record turnout of Brothers to a Grand Lecturer's Convention in New York State, and
certainly in the Orange-Rockland District, packed Hoffman Lodge in Middletown, NY on a raw, rainy night March 26th
last. The official count by Grand Lecturer RW Charles E. Toombs was 140 Brothers representing all twelve Lodges of
the District.
Four Lodges earned a Grand Lodge HOWARD POTTS AWARD for exemplary attendance of elected and appointed
officers at the GL Convention. Wallkill Lodge No 627 of Walden, with forty Brothers present, also received the District
GL Convention "Lodge Highest Attendance Gavel", presented by the O-R District Deputy Grand Master Robert
Morlang Jr.
The work of the evening ... the ritual opening and closing of Lodge was exemplified in an outstanding manner by
volunteer members of the Orange Rockland District Masonic Association (ORDMA) and coordinated by the three O-R
District Assistant Grand Lecturers, VW’s Scott A. Klein, John W. Cola and Robert W. Adams.
The evening began with a sumptuous buffet dinner prepared by the Brothers of the host Lodge, Hoffman Lodge No
412 of Middletown, and closed with good fellowship with abundant coffee, ice cream and brownie dessert.
The following Lodges were announced as qualifying for presentation of a Potts Award at Grand Lodge in May:
Hoffman No. 412, Hudson River No. 309, Wallkill No. 627 and West Point No. 877.
Here is the attendance breakdown as recorded by the timekeeper counting the knockdowns at the bell: Athelstane
Lodge No. 839:12; Cornerstone Lodge No. 711: 8; Goshen Lodge No. 365: 5; Hoffman Lodge No. 412: 14; Hudson
River Lodge No. 309: 13; Jerusalem Temple Lodge No. 721: 8; Naurashank Lodge No. 589: 8; Port Jervis Lodge No.
328: 7; Stony Point Wawayanda Lodge No. 313: 8; Wallkill Lodge No. 627: 40; Warwick No. 544: 9; West Point Lodge
No. 877: 14.
Masonry is indeed alive and well in the Orange-Rockland District.
Ron Steiner
RW RONALD J. STEINER
N.Y. GRAND LODGE PUBLIC RELATIONS
NYSMASON@AOL.COM
(845) 354 - 4192

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Oneida County Masonic Association

Holds 14th Annual
Surviving Spouses Recognition Luncheon
On April 25th, 2009, the 14th Annual Oneida County Masonic Association Surviving Spouses (formerly Widows')
Recognition Luncheon was held at Dibble's Inn, Vernon, NY. Approximately 100 Ladies and Masons attended the event.
Mr. Ronald Kamp, MMRL, Director of Development and Communications
addressed the audience speaking to them about the word being done at the
Research Lab and how they and their husbands have had a hand in how the
Lab has grown.
The OCMA is comprised of present and past Grand Lodge Officers.
RW & Rev. Robert C. Wollaber, Grand Chaplain gave the invocation and
benediction. Mr. Ira Cooperman, master of ceremonies, introduced the head
table and visiting dignitaries, gave recognition to the attending surviving
spouses.
Thanks-
W Steve Park, secretary
North Woods 849

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7th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend

Support New York City's largest celebration of architecture and design, during the 7th
Annual openhousenewyork Weekend, October 10 & 11, 2009.
OHNY is looking for qualified individuals to lead tours or workshops at sites and programs. If
you are an expert of a historical site or design style in New York City or a teaching artist, we
want to hear from you!
Site selection for the Annual Weekend has begun, and we encourage you to recommend a
space, place or an interior of architectural, design or historical interest that the public can visit
for free during OHNY Weekend. Sites throughout all five boroughs are welcomed and
encouraged!
If you have information regarding a site, tour, lecture or workshop for 2009, please contact OHNY with details at
info@ohny.org.
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RW Brother Francis DUMAURIER, a member of our L'Union Francaise Lodge No. 17, is
featured on a film clip from the Jimmy Fallon Show shooting hoops with Andre Iguodala of the
Philadelphia 76ers last Monday evening. To see the film clip go to the web site below:
Click here: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Obama GM Rejection Reenactment (3/30/09) - Video - NBC.com
or cut and paste to your browser:
http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/clips/obama-gm-rejection-reenactment-33009/1076761/
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RW Joe Disanto, a brother and fisherman sent this photo of the

Red Snapper he caught while on vacation in Mexico. The fish is
32 inches long and weighs 35 pounds. Nice fish Joe.
Dear Brother

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James W. Husted-Fiat Lux Lodge No.1068

Save the date
Dear Brethren
The Master, Wardens and Brethren of James W. Husted-Fiat Lux Lodge No.1068 will celebrate our 72st annual
Idaho Brotherhood Night on Monday June 1, 2009. Idaho Brotherhood Night is open to Masons, family and
friends.
The guest will be MW Richard E. Kaiser, Deputy Grand Master of Masons in the Grand Lodge of Idaho
A.F.&A.M.
And
RW Vincent Libone, Deputy Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, F.&A.M.
And
MW Edward G. Gilbert, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, F.&A.M.
The occasion will take place at 8 PM, in the Renaissance room on the 6th floor of the Masonic Temple.
Sincerely and fraternally
RW Melvin J. Silverman
Chairman of Idaho committee, and Grand Rep of Idaho
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SUFFOLK DISTRICT TO HOLD

ANNUAL GOLF TOUNAMENT
Brethren,
Suffolk District is holding its Annual Golf Tournament on Tues, June 30th at Rock Hill Country Club, Manorville, NY.
Shot Gun Start at 1 PM.
Day consists of lunch, round of golf with cart, buffet dinner immediately following golf. Prizes and awards will be
presented.
Donation: $135, $60 for dinner only. Profits go to Suffolk District's Benevolent Fund and Veteran's at Stony Brook VA
Home.
Contact W Jeff Santorello, for further details (foursomes, T Signs, Sponsorships, etc.) at Santorello@aol.com.
Fraternally,
Bob Brovetto DDGM, Suffolk Masonic District

Around The State

Around The State
BLOOD DRIVE DONOR COMMITTEE
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
GRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
MW Edward Gilbert, Grand Master
RW Sheldon D. Stachel, Chairman, Masonic Blood Donor
Program Committee
Masonic Blood Donor Program Committee

Blood Drive Announcement
Masonic Hall, 28 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre

Monday, June 27, 2009 (3:00 — 8:30 PM)
Bring Valid Photo ID
Also, the Blood Donor Recognition Application Form is now available online.
Download it from the Committee’s webpage. Forms are due by May 31, 2009.
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NOTE: if you have never donated blood and/or have questions about your eligibility you are strongly encouraged to
contact the New York Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900 (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM) or visit
www.nybloodcenter.org in advance of the blood drive.
Contact: W Patrick A. Kelsey,

Vice-Chairman, State Masonic Blood Donor Program Committee
www.nymasonicblooddonorprogram.com
718-689-0620 / info@nymasonicblooddonorprogram.com

Around The State
THE
“LOYAL EIGHTH”
MASONIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF MANHATTAN
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU AND YOUR GUESTS TO OUR
8TH ANNUAL FAMILY FISHING DAY
We invite your family join ‘our family’

For a full day of FISHING
ON
Sunday July 12th, 2009
ABOARD THE
“The Dolphin”
65 foot custom built Charter Boat
540 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520
516-378-4838
www.dolphinfishingfleet.com
The boat sets sail at 8:30 am Sharp Rain or Shine
Join us for Coffee and bagels at 7:30 am // 3:30 PM. Return to dock
All fares include lunch (hero), hot and cold drinks, snacks, rods, reels and bait (don’t eat it)
The Dolphin
65 foot custom built Charter Boat
540 Guy Lombardo Avenue,
Freeport, New York 11520
516-378-4838
www.dolphinfishingfleet.com
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Long Island Expressway, Northern State,

Southern State, Sunrise Highway, and all parallel
roads, take Meadowbrook Parkway South (Exit - 22 S) Jones Beach.to Exit 9W.
This is the Freeport/Merrick Road Exit. Travel West approximately 1 mile and make a left onto Guy
Lombardo Avenue. Pass through 6 traffic lights. The parking lot is located on the right side
approximately 500 feet past the 6th traffic light.

Around The State
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please Complete & Print Clearly)
Name:
Lodge: No.
Phone #: Phone # II:
Name of Adult: M/F
Name of Adult: M/F
Name of Child: Age: M/F
Name of Child: Age: M/F
Amount of Payment Enclosed: $
Please Make Checks Payable To:
“Eighth Masonic District Association”

________________________
Anglers (16 and older):$65.00 Anglers (under 16)$35.00
Send checks ASAP to:
W.: FRANK PANZARINO

P.O 544
FREEPORT, NEW YORK, 11520
Questions please call;
Brother AL BRUNETTI
516-652-1513
OR EMAIL
AGBL1ZZYB@AOL.COM

In The NEWS
For you who were at the event this coming Tuesday, you will be glad to know that Bud Spout has planted our flag on the Pole.
Here is a link to the news on his web site Iceaxetv.com
http://expeditions.iceaxe.tv/category/expeditions/true-north/
it is titled ‘Elisha Kent Kane Historical Society Plants Flag at North Pole in Honor of 100 Years of Exploration. If you click ‘read
more’ it will show our new flag sent and even have an audio report from Doug at the pole. The EKK Historical Society, Kane
Lodge and Celestial Lodge are all mentioned. Very great honor! Very cool indeed.
KANE LODGE No. 454, NYC 100th Anniversary of the Men who traveled to the North Pole.
Erika Koop has downloaded unto the following web site 186 marvelous photos which have reduced in size, and chosen
from the many hundred she took. There are a number of exceptional photos of the occasion and the folks present. You can
download them and order prints of any ones you choose. This way they are accessible to all. Here is the site:
http://koopphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/7916538_Z3rH3#513507957_Q6dP6
Erika, who happens to work with the photographer chronicleling the work at the World Trade Center four our offices did a
superb job and I highly recommend her if you need a photographer. As you can tell she certainly has an eye for
photography. Please let us know if you enjoy these photos.
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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Page 1 April/May 2009

Contents 2 Masonic Care Community 17

From the Editor 3

GM Message Easter/Passover 5 Robert R. Livingstone Library 19

Camp Turk 6 Guest Speaker on Military History

Education Assistance Program 21

Totten Award Essay 10 York Rite -

Grand Lodge Calendar 12

Masonic Hall Tours 12 Masonic Medical Research

Brotherhood Fund 14 Around The State 29

Public Relations 15 In The News 39

NY Masonic Safety Identification Lodge Services –

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With my most sincere fraternal regards and best wishes,

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What are your plans this summer?

Boys Session: Girls Session:

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SEND A YOUNGSTER TO SUMMER CAMP

CAMP TURK OFFERS THE BEST DAYS OF SUMMER FUN

Contact : Molly Denslow, Assistant Administrator

For further information visit our Grand Lodge Website: www.nymasons.org

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June 25, 2009 at 8pm

$2,500 level – Benefactor $1,000 level – Sponsor

Please make your tax deductible gift* payable to:

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Souvenir Program Ad Information

Enclosed is our donation of $500 for a half page ad.

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From: Alison MacAvery [mailto:j_amaca@hotmail.com]

Dear Mr. Maurer:

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Monday June 1 Idaho Night NYC

Saturday July 11 Camp Turk Weekend Camp Turk

Saturday August 1 DeMolay Convention Albany

Bro. John Andrades Jr.

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Rank District Percentage Rank District Total $

Robert D. Stack, PGT

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I FOUND THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH … AGAIN …

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MORE KIDS ARE SAFER!!!!

Sincerely and Fraternally;

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Student Assistance Training for New York Schools

Masonic Care Community

REMEMBRANCE & THE WALL OF HONOR

As Masons, we are reminded to remember the past -- those who

The new “Wall of Honor” at the Masonic Care Community gives

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Masonic University of New York

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Author Thomas M. Truxes

Explore the online artifacts and book catalog at http://www.nymasoniclibrary.org/

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