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FREEMASONS

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Junes Journey for MW Gary Arseneauby Simon R. LaPlace

To look at the GrandMasters Trestleboard for thispast June, one might thinkMost Worshipful Brother Gary

W. Arseneau was runninga marathon. He began themonth with a visit to the YorkRite annual convocations ofthe Grand Chapter of Royal

Arch Masons and the MostPuissant Grand Council ofRoyal and Select Masters.Between the banquets,lunches, and meetings, he

was asked for remarks on fourdifferent occasions, often tothe same companions.

Grand Master ArseneausJune journey continued on

Tuesday, June 5, at St. PetersLodge No. 21, New Milford.He was joined by his lineof Grand Lodge ofcers torededicate the St. PetersLodge building, which was120 years old. The beautiful

former church, with its graniteconstruction and cathedraldignity, was a tting setting forthe solemn ceremony. A largeshowing of brothers displayedthe respect and support of theSecond District to the brethrenof St. Peters Lodge.

On Thursday,June 7, at theapartments of

Temple LodgeNo. 16, Cheshire,the GrandMaster was ableto surprise WBGary W. Post

with the Pierpont

Edwards Medalin Bronze forDist inguishedMasonic Service.

A prole ofBrother Post will

be featured in a futureissue ofConnecticut Freemasons.

The next day, Grand MasterArseneau was able to breakaway from more formal dutiesto support the Relay for Lifeat Southington High School.

The event helps communities

across the globe celebratethe lives of people who havebattled cancer, rememberloved ones lost, and ght backagainst the disease.

June 9 was a really big day,Grand Masters Day. Althoughthe weather could have been a

little better, MW Garys typicsunshine smile overcame thclouds. All the appendanbodies were there, along witcrowds of well-wishers, bandKlowns, and of course all hGrand Lodge ofcers, DistriDeputies and Associate Gran

Marshals marching in thedistinctive formal whitjackets. In the afternoon hmet with most of his DistriDeputies for an informreview of the year so fa

SeeJunes Journeypage MW Arseneau addresses theGrand Council.

Grand Master Arseneau uncovers duringa prayer at the rededication of St. PetersLodge No. 21.

MW Arseneau with Prince Hall GranJunior Warden David Pinkins anMasonicare president and Brother StevMcPherson on Grand Masters Day.

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The center pages of thisissue are devoted to those whocame in support of Masonicarespatients and residents. Along

with the Grand Master, its their

big day, as well.On Sunday, it was off toVermont with wife Chris anda visit with Past Grand Master

Jim McWain and wife Bonnie

in Morgan, Vermont. This hasbeen a tradition for the past few

years, usuallyincluding aMonday nightcookout withbrothers ofIsland PondLodge No. 44,Island Pond,

Vermont. Thisprecedes a visitto the lodgefor their rstmeeting afterins ta l la t ionof their newMaster.

Tu e s d ay,June 12 wasthe timeto travel toBu r l ing t o n ,

Vermont, forthe start of the

Vermont Grand Lodge session.MW Gary had a great time

visiting with his friends fromthe sister jurisdictionsof the northeast.It was also great tosee MW McWain be

awarded the PhilipC. Tucker award, oneof Vermonts highestawards, at the annualsession.

With the endof the Vermontsession, Thursday

was not just a travelday. The drive home

was scheduled earlyenough to include astop in Wallingfordfor Masonicares

Employee Appreciation Day. Avery special person to everyone,Ofce Manager Marje Chick,

was recognized for thirty yearsof service. MW Gary and theofce staff gave her owers, too.

But the day was not nished.After changing into formalattire, it was off to Union LodgeNo. 31, Niantic, for an awardsnight, and a chance to surpriseanother worthy brother. Bro.Reid B. Burdick was awardedthe David Wooster Medal and

citation for service other thanto Freemasonry in the elds of

art, science,b u s i n e s s ,government,entertainment,religion, orother serviceto humanity. Aprole of Bro.Burdick willbe included ina future issueof ConnecticutFreemasons.

With themonth halfover, Friday

was anotherawards night,

with nosurprises thistime, but withthe friends,brothers, and

strawberries, of Ansantawae LodgeNo. 89, Milford. Grand Master

Arseneau helped to present 50-

year awards to four distingubrothers (see page 13).

Keeping his Grand Lofcers engaged in their dMW Arseneau led them to anrededication on Monday, Jun

This time the celebration wa

250th anniversary of the isof a lodge charter. Wyllis-St. JoLodge No. 4, West Hartfordchartered on March 21, 1and the original lodge bibledisplayed upon the altar.

year service pins were preseto two well-known Connebrothers, RW Morton N. and Bro. Daniel George.

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MW Gary with Island Pond LodgeNo. 44 Worshipful Master SamBoudle.

MW James T. McWain, backto camera, received the PhillipC. Tucker award from VermontGrand Master Philip Morton at theVermont annual communication.

Marje Chick holds the owers given her bythe Grand Master and ofce staff after herrecognition for 30 years service at Masonicare.

The Grand Master and Worshipful Master Gene Meltser stand with arecipients, left, WB Daniel George (60 years), and his wife, and Morton Katz (50 years), and his wife.

The Grand Lodge ofcers surround the symbolic lodge duringrededication of Wyllis-St. Johns Lodge No. 4, West Hartford.

JNS JRN

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The next Wednesday theGrand Master was the guestof Estuary Lodge No. 43, OldSaybrook, where brothers as faraway as Ashlar-Aspetuck Lodge

No. 142, Easton, came to sharein the festive board.

Estuary has a tradition of halfprice cakes when mistakes aremade in the decoration, so it was

no surprise to see misspellingson the Estuary cake, too. MWGary, having a grand sense ofhumor, enjoyed the entire night.

Friday, June 22, was warmand sticky, but at least the GrandMaster was able to parade withbrothers and a police escortfrom Wooster Lodge No. 10,Colchester, to the ColchesterFederated Church.

An ecumenical serviceincluded Christian, Hebrew,Buddhist, and Islamic readings,truly a brotherhood-of-mancelebration for St. Johns Day.

On Saturday, the wellrehearsed Grand Lodge ofcer

team rededicatedyet another edice.This time Frederick-Franklin LodgeNo. 14, Plainville,celebrated 100

years in theirlodge building.

Worshipful MasterRW Brian Beals

welcomed MWArseneau to performthe ceremonyaccording to ancient

custom andusages. A shortinformational

history of the renovations thathad developed over the pastcentury was warmly received,especially in the coolness ofthe recently air conditioned

lodge room.June 24 was St. Johns Sunday

at Trinity Lutheran Church,New Haven, and New HavenCommandery No. 2 was thereto observe the occasion with theGrand Master (page 25.)

MW Gary W. ArseneausMasonic duties for June ended

with his own districts BlueLodge Council picnic under

tents provided by Sequin-LevelLodge No. 140 at Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14,Plainville. Through much ofthe month he was fortunate

to have his wife, Chris,accompany him, sometimes,

when she was the only womanpresent. Now, his June journey

was complete.Brother Garys June

included more than is listedhere. He also managed to findtime for a Grand Lodge officermeeting, Masonicare meetings,

a meeting with the headthe appendant bodies, administrative functionsthe Grand Lodge office. Tmanagerial responsibilitie

often overlooked by bretwho only see the ceremoand fun time of being a GMaster. The other obligatisome serious, some pleaothers unpleasant, are all of the journey of a GMaster. June was just a gexample of a part of our GMaster Garys journey.

Visitors from Ashlar-Aspetuck Lodge No. 142 posed with the GrandMaster at the Table Lodge of stuary Lodge No. 43, ld Saybrook.

The cake was all misspelled, but, cmon it washalf price, at stuary Lodges Table Lodge.

Grand Master Arseneau and RW Frank . Rich, Jr., Master of WoLodge No. 10, await escort into Federated Church for St. Johns serafter marching down the Main Street of Colchester.

The white coats were out at the rededication of the lbuilding at Frederick-Franklin Lodge No. 14, Plainville.

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Grand Masters Message

I have heard over and over, "well, its a volunteer organization."While that might be true to some extent, you asked to join. No

one asked you to "volunteer." Why do we serve in the variousofces of our fraternity? Is it because we want to obtain titles, like

Worshipful Master, or Right Worshipful, or any other?I think not. We should remember that we are all brothers, and

when we accept a position in lodge or in Grand Lodge, we shoulddoing it for our fraternity, not because we want a title.

My brothers, titles are short-lived. Your actions will markyour consequence among Masons, not the title. Once you haveretired from the position, you retire back to the craft that you

were chosen from. Your title of "Past" is given out of respect foryour service, and confers no special privileges or authority savethat of what any other brother would have.

We all have an ego, it is a human trait, and it is understandablethat we are proud of our accomplishments, but not so proud that

we come across as arrogant.Over the past month I have had the opportunity to visit

several other jurisdictions and the tenet of brotherly love wasobvious. Brothers run for ofce against each other and do notget disgruntled when losing, but warmly congratulate the electedbrother. I've seen the assistance given to brothers recovering fromserious illness and showing up at the session.

Then I return home andthe turmoil in the Grand Lodge

National Franais, where ego,pride, and power are destroyingtheir Grand Lodge. I have writtento them informing them that we aresuspending Connecticuts recognition ofthe GLNF. It saddens me to see those who dont get it are makinit difcult for the brothers of France. They will no longer be abto visit in other jurisdictions, and brothers of Connecticut wh

visit or reside in France will not be able to go to lodge and enjoone of our basic tenets: brotherly love.

As we travel that journey of life let us always remember to asourselves, "Is this the Masonic thing to do? and then proceeaccordingly. Let us all "Keep Masonry in front of us."

Have a wonderful summer, my brothers, enjoying all that th

Grand Architect has provided.

Gary W. ArseneauGrand Master


by Adam RaiderThe 2012 Masonicare Quality of Life Walk,

held on Saturday, May 19 at Great River Parkin East Hartford, was a success on all accounts.

Attracting 380 registered walkers, the eventraised $42,533, exceeding its goal of $40,000.

This years Walk was chaired by Past GrandMaster William L. Greene.

Organized by The Masonic CharityFoundation of Connecticut, the MasonicareQuality of Life Walk benets the Quality ofLife funds at Masonicare Health Center in

Wallingford, Masonicare at Newtown, andMasonicare Home Health & Hospice. TheQuality of Life funds at these Masonicareafliates are used to meet the needs of residents

and patients when no other funding sourcesare available.

The success of this years Quality of LifeWalk would not have been possible without thegenerosity of our walkers, corporate sponsors,and donors, said Jennifer A. King, executivedirector of The Masonic Charity Foundationof Connecticut. We are grateful for theirsupport, as are the residents and patients ofMasonicare.

Some recent examples of Quality of Life

Fund purchases include resident transportation,musical accompaniment for spiritual services,

batteries for hearing aids, power chair repairs,low-vision items, and renovations to residentdining rooms and lounges.

Also playing a key role in the success ofthe event were the Walk Captains from acrossthe Masonicare afliates, as well as from theMasonic family throughout Connecticut, who

worked hard to get walkers registered. Prizeswere presented to Walk Captains WM SteveAllinson of Hiram Lodge No. 1, New Haven;Jonathan Whitehouse; and Darlene Rawling-Plummer for having the most registered

walkers.Organizers were also thankful to have 80

volunteers on hand to assist Masonic CharityFoundation staff with event logistics. Many ofthese volunteers were members of Masonic

youth organizations Connecticut DeMolayand the International Order of the Rainbowfor Girls, who assisted with set-up and clean-up and helped to cheer on walkers along the

walk route.Breakfast and boxed lunches were

provided in-kind by Morrison Senior Dining,Masonicares dining partner.

I want to thank everyone who participin or made gifts in support of the

Masonicare Quality of Life Walk, saidStephen B. McPherson, president and CEMasonicare. Nancy and I always look forto this event. Its wonderful to see peopall ages and backgrounds coming out to their support for Masonicare, and for thattruly grateful.

Friends of Masonicare Walk for Residents and Patients in Nee

mployees, members of the Masonic familyothers came out in support of the 2012 MasonQuality of Life Walk.

Leggo My Eggo (oops, I mean ourEgos!)

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Grand Chaplains Pulpit RW Bro. James L. Vander yk, Grand Cha

A few weeks ago, as I was preparingthe invocation for Grand Masters Day

and pondering all the blessings the Lordhas bestowed upon us, I was struck bythe obvious charity. What better themecould there be for Grand Masters Day as wecelebrated not only Masonicare, but thosemost deserving of our praise and admiration the residents? While marching in thebrief parade and gazing on the smiling andappreciative faces of those along the route,I was struck with a feeling of pride knowingthat I belong to the organization that madethis all possible.

Masonry and charity can be consideredsynonymous terms because where you nd

one there will inevitably be mention of theother. Acts of kindness and charity abound

in the Bible and 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13is devoted to charity and its meaning toman. The last verse states and now abidethfaith, hope, charity, these three; but thegreatest of these is charity. How blessed weare as Masons to have been given the gift ofcharity.

Connecticut Masons contribute to morethan 20 different charities, all in the causeof helping others. As we all know, charitydoes not just mean monetary contributions,but also acts of kindness, good will, anda feeling of love for one another. Thoselast three cost us nothing nancially and

the rewards areimmeasurable.

Though ourblue lodges bedarkened for Julyand August, mayour charitablelight continue toshine as it does forthe other ten months.Let us each endeavor to do a charitact each day for the well-being of anoand the good will it promotes. Have aand enjoyable summer and in the wordBrother Roy Rogers May the good take a likin to ya.

Masons and Charity

by Carl G. kMWGM Gary W. Arseneau

will become a member of theAuvergne Honorary DeMolayChapter when the degrees are nextconferred on Sunday, September23, 2012. Auvergne HonoraryDeMolays are Master Masons

who did not have the opportunityto join the organization in their

youth. Now, understanding thework this Masonic organizationdoes for young men 12-21, theyseek to learn more and servebetter by becoming honoraryDeMolays.

All non-Senior DeMolayMaster Masons are invited tobecome Auvergne DeMolaysbeginning at 1:00 p.m. on

S e p t e m b e r 23. Ofcers ofConnect icut DeMolay wille x e m p l i f y both degreesof DeMolayupon the class,

again to be held at the NewHaven Masonic Temple, 285

Whitney Avenue. Each initiateis presented with a framedcerticate and lapelpin identifying them asan Honorary Memberof ConnecticutDeMolay. The costto each initiate is

a single lifetimepayment of $100.00to Connecticut DeMolay, with noannual dues.

Members of Auvergne Chapterare supporting work of the youngmen of DeMolay in several areas.

Among them are service as a

local and state advisors, woron the DeMolay Journal, playing in and sponsoring Ju

Connecticut DeMolay tournament.

Q u e s t i oabout the AuveHonorary DeMChapter may referred to M

Councilor GeorgeGreytak or chapter ad

Kenneth B. Hawkins, both Grand Masters. An onpetition is available atctdemolay.com, and it is toreturned to Mom Sue [email protected].

Grand Master Arseneau to Lead September Auvergne Class

by Shane DufresneOn Wednesday, June 6, the Valley of Waterbury had a dinner to celebrate

installation of its ofcers and to award two academic scholarships. The recipients oscholarships are both graduates of the Children's Dyslexia Center of Connecticut.

Cody J. Heimbrock is entering his sophomore year at the University of Niagara, studhospitality. Also receiving a scholarship was Morgan Lauder, entering her freshmanin Southern Vermont University with plans to study psychology. The Valley is extreproud of the progress of their former students and wish them well in their higher educpursuits.

At the installation of ofcers, the following brothers were installed: Doric LodPerfection: Christopher Henry as the Thrice Potent Master and Michael Forino as DeMaster. Ionic Council Princes of Jerusalem: B. Earl Caneld Jr. as Sovereign PrinceHoward A. Schwartz as High Priest. Also, Corinthian Chapter Rose Croix: Paul B. Iltchas Most Wise and Shane Dufresne as Senior Warden.

Valley of Waterbury Elects their New Leade

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by Adam RaiderFor Martin Hartmann, exibility isnt just

a perk of regaining range of motion in hislower extremities its a quality he looks forin his healthcare providers.

Martin has COPD, a chronic conditionthat requires oxygen therapy. Because of hisdifculty breathing, Martins two-story homein Brookeld is equipped with a stair lift.

After developing an unrelated infection inhis legs, his mobility became further limitedand his situation deteriorated to the point

where he feared doctors would be forced toamputate. Thankfully, this worst-case scenario

was averted through surgery and aggressiveantibiotic treatment.

In May, after several hospital stays anda period of rehabilitation, Martin wasdischarged into the care of the Brookeldbranch of Masonicare Home Health. Hes been

very pleased with Masonicares willingnessto meet his scheduling needs, a courtesy hesays he didnt always receive from a differenthome health agency hed used in the past.

I told them that I needed to reserveMondays and Wednesdays for my doctor

visits, Martin recalled, but a lot of times therewas a problem with getting them to come outwhen it was convenient for me. Working withthe patient is important. But Masonicaresbeen great. I have no complaints.

The Brookeld branch of MasonicareHome Health is managed by regional directorMary Cosgrove and supervisor of clinicalservices Aggie Ferraro.

Martins interdisciplinary team of roadwarriors clinicians who might travel asmuch as 100 miles a day to see all their clients includes nurses Stefanie Ehnot, KarenMacKnight, and Marjorie Proietti, as wellas occupational therapist Sabeena Ali and

physical therapist Virginia McChesney.Sabeena and Virginia work with me a loton balance and building strength in my legs,Martin said. When they rst started working

with me, I couldnt get up the last three stepsfrom the landing where my chair lift stops. It wasterribly frustrating. I never felt so incomplete.Now I can do it all. I can sit in a chair and standup without having to hold on to anything.

Thats a big deal, because there was a timewhen I couldnt do anything without help.Theyve taught me the techniques but theyve

also given me condence.Thats equally important. Idnever heard of Masonicarebefore, but Id have no qualmsabout recommending them toanybody.

A native of Queens,New York, Martin workedas an international qualitycontrol manager withPepsiCo before operatingseveral small businesses,including a Pepperidge Farmfranchise, a grocery store,

and a transportation service.Having traveled extensivelyand interacted with peopleat all levels of business, hesdeveloped a keen eye for recognizing whenothers show prociency and dedicationin their work. He believes hes seen thosequalities in the employees of Masonicare.

If they notice that youre doing somethingincorrectly, he said, they have a way of telling

you not that you made a mistake but, Whydont you try doing it this way? Theyre verygood at that. I told Sabeena the other day thatI felt like weve known each other for 10 or 20

years. She has a gift. Its amazing to see peoplelike that, and I think they deserve to be told.

Virginias the same way. I mustve mentionedto her that I used to love to dance and that

when I was in high school, I took classes atthe Fred Astaire Dance Studio. So the secondor third time she came to my home, she hadme doing the Tango.

A Zumba Gold tnessinstructor in her spare time,

Virginia laughs as she recallsthat early session with Martin.

We were doing a bit of a

seated, Tango-like exercise,she said, and Im pretty surewe were listening to a piececalled Hernandos Hideaway.If people enjoy music, thenI like to use it because thenthe therapy wont seem like

work and theres a much betterchance that theyll followthrough.

As much as she appreciatesthe positive feedback shes

received from Martin and other patiVirginia insists that her career is rich its own rewards. I feel like I have theclients in the world, she said, and mean everything to me. We have a wondtime together. My patients restore my in humanity. They manage to be stronthe face of so many challenges or perstragedies. Thats why Ive been doing thi32 years. Its my therapy.

Your gifts to The Masonic ChFoundation of Connecticut will create Masonicare Experiences others. To nd out how you can supThe Foundation or to make a gift, plcall 203-679-5555 or 800-562-3952. can also donate online atwww.masoniorg/mcf.

It Takes Two to Tang

A Masonicare Home

Health Success Story

Brookeld resident Martin Hartmann with Virginia McChe

a physical therapist with the Brookeld branch of MasonHome Health.

HEJAZGROTTO,

M.O.V.P.E.R.

For information contact Secretary Gary Matican,Membership Chairman at 203 410-9733

Good Fellowship

at ashlar VillaGeDinner Meetings Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

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The rst Masonic funeral for which wehave any surviving record in the annals ofConnecticut was on June 16, 1754 in NewLondon. Joshua Hempstead wrote in hisdiary that he was at the funeral of Newport

who was buried in pomp with six men

following in white lambskin aprons fromthe Freemasons. The man, Brother WilliamNewport, was a tiler.

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Making a Mason at sight is a rarecircumstance. It has happened occasionallyin Connecticut, but Ohio can boast twofamous Masons made in that manner. In1909, William Howard Taft was made aMason at sight in the Scottish Rite Cathedralin Cincinnati. Almost seventy years later, in1978, the Grand Master reported makingJohn H. Glenn, United States Senatorfrom Ohio and the rst American to orbit

the earth, a Mason at sight. Because of thesize of the event, the lodge was held at theChillicothe High School gymnasium. SciotoLodge No. 6 was the host lodge for the eventand Glenn joined Concord Lodge No. 688.

The Grand Lodge ofcers conferredthe Entered Apprentice degree, absent the

lecture. The charge and apronpresentation were given byGrand Lodge ofcers. Theobligation and charge ofthe Fellowcraft degree, as

well as the obligation of

the Master Mason degree,were then delivered by locallodge ofcers and the GrandSecretary,. The second section

was performed by Nobles fromAladdin Temple Shrine andSenator Glenn was raised by theGrand Master.

Through a friend and brother, Bro.Glenn was presented his Masonic ring, a giftfrom his wife, and after the presentation ofhis dues card, the newest Ohio Mason gavehis impressions on the fraternity and workof the day. Brother Glenn spoke about his

fathers attachment to Concord Lodge No.688 and his mothers devotion to the Orderof Eastern Star.

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This Grand Historian has often beenasked about Presidents and their Masonicafliation. Only two have held the position

of Grand Master, Bro. AndrewJackson (Tennessee), who wasGrand Master from 1822 to1824, and Bro. Harry S Truman(Missouri), who was GrandMaster in 1941. Two served asDistrict Deputy Grand Masters,

James Buchanan (Pennsylvania)and Harry S Truman.

Four were WorshipfulMasters: George Washington,

Andrew Jackson, JamesBuchanan, and Harry S Truman.Bro. Washington was theonly brother to ever serve as

Worshipful Master while servingas President of the United States.

When Bro. Truman wasPresident, he was often calledupon to assist, when present,

in the conferral of degrees anddid so with the honor of beinga Past Grand Master instead ofPresident of the United States.

Beside those who presided inthe East, Brothers James Gareldand James Knox Polk served inthe ofcer line of their respectivelodges. We have deniteproof that eight were Royal

Arch Masons (Jackson, Polk,Buchanan, Andrew Johnson,

James Gareld, William McKiWarren Harding, and Trum

and some historians claim George Washington was a RArch Mason, although remains to be proven.

Brothers Johnson, GarMcKinley, Harding, Truman were Knights TemBros. Gerald R. Ford

Franklin D. Roosevelt, awith Bros. McKinley, Tru

Johnson, Gareld, and Harwere members of the Scottish

The honorary 33 was bestowed uBros. Harry S Truman and Gerald R. FBro. Warren G. Harding was elected tohonor but never received it.

F F F

At the annual session of the G

Lodge fty years ago, the CommitteNecrology reported that four Past GMasters, the Grand Treasurer, a Past G

Treasurer, and a Grand Trustee all leftearth to that house not made with haMWs Charles Cramer (1921), Robert N(1952), Walter Pickett (1941), and TCorby (1954) all were remembered, asClarence Boyce, the Grand Treasurer, FrFisher, a Past Grand Treasurer, and Tho

Webb, a Grand Trustee. It was a difcultfor the Grand Lodge with that numbdeaths. The Grand Master, Paul D. Coopened the session on April 4 at the H

Hotel in Hartford at the corner of PearlFord Streets, overlooking Bushnell Parkthe rst day, the session opened at 1a.m. with the reception of guests. Twsister jurisdictions were represented frofar west as Michigan and north to Onta

F F F

As we break into summer recess, I cwhen I hear that lodges go dark forsummer. No lodge goes dark for the sum

They go dark permanently when they in their charters or disband. Many lodgenot have stated communications durin

summer months, but they remain a logather for picnics and fellowship, and unfortunately conduct a Masonic memservice.

Please, in your Masonic communicatrefer to the summer break as not meeor at refreshment, as that is what wethroughout the year when not at laDuring the summer, the Junior Wardstill in charge of the craft during the hof refreshment.

Have a Great Summer!

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Grand Historians Corner RW Bro. Gary A. Littleeld, Grand Histo

500 Boston Post Rd.

Orange, CT 06477

(203) 799-7999

www.dia-designs.com

We thank our Masonicfamily for their

continued support.

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Masonicares Chaplain Anne Baltzell RetirinAfter more than 24 years of

dedicated service and commitmentto the residents and families ofMasonicare, the Rev. Anne Baltzell,director of spiritual services, willbe retiring on July 27. ChaplainAnne freely admits it was a difcultdecision to make, but she feels this

is the right time to take her leave although the many residents andstaff do not agree with that decision!

Prior to joining Masonicare in1988, Chaplain Anne had served aschaplain and director of pastoral careat Minneapolis Childrens MedicalCenter since 1976, ministering toseriously ill children and helpingtheir families cope with the stress andemotional trauma the illness or deathof a child can bring. At a chaplainsconference in Philadelphia, a friendmentioned that the Rev. Ray Cooley

of the Masonic Home and Hospitalin Wallingford was looking for anassociate chaplain. Although shehadnt thought of ministering withelderly persons, Chaplain Annewas ready for a new challenge anddecided to interview for the position.She and Chaplain Cooley connectedimmediately and the job was hers.In April of 1988, she moved fromMinnesota to Wallingford andbegan her long and distinguishedcareer with Masonicare.

My ministry has been blessedwith many signicant learningsabout faith and spiritual care witholder adults. I believe that whenministry is most meaningful andeffective, there is a mutuality ofministry that occurs. Chaplainsare most often seen as thespiritual caregivers, and that iscertainly true. But the residents

with whom I have ministeredhave so much to teach from theirlife experiences and enjoy sharingtheir stories of how faith hassustained them through both thecelebrations and challenges oftheir lives. Our residents need tofeel that what they have to offer

continues to be valued and thatthey have something worthwhileto contribute to our lives, as well.

Residents tell me that theyregularly pray for me and myministry, and I know that thishas given me the strength andcompassion to develop the kindsof relationships with them thatrepresent the connectedness ofmeaningful ministry. In this kindof milieu, residents feel free toshare from their hearts the faithexperiences that have enabled

them to grow ever closer to God.One resident shared that about20 years ago, she had a life-threatening brain tumor. As sheawaited surgery, she had a visionof Gods healing presence. Sincethat time she has had no fearof death, and recently passedpeacefully from this life intoeverlasting life. Telling this story rst to me and then taking the riskof sharing it with other residents was her ministry, which helpedto deepen our faith.

Prayer is such an importantpart of ministry with many ofour residents especially prayingfrom the heart. This means that Ilisten carefully to their concernsand celebrations during a visitand then use this in a prayer forthe person. This makes the prayer

very personal and shows that I

have truly heard and understoodwhat they have told me. In thesevisits I am often inspired by themany ways our residents usetheir strength and faith resourcesto deal with serious illness andmajor losses in their lives. Theygenuinely trust in Gods loving

and healing presence. Many aremore focused on praying forfamily members and their friendsat Masonicare than they are ontheir own needs.

Masonicare often becomesour residents worshipingcommunity because manyno longer have contact withtheir local churches, althoughpastors who visit make a majorimpression even when their

visits are very brief. The Sundayworship services, the weekly

Episcopal and Roman Catholicservices, the unit hymn singand prayer services that we docontinue to enable our residentsto praise God in a familiar way

with others.Because spiritual care is so

important, we need ways toprovide more individual visitsthan two full-time chaplains canprovide. So in 1993 at Ashlarof Newtown I began the Lay

Training in Geriatric Ministryprogram, designed to traincarefully selected community

volunteers to provide sensitiveand caring ministry withtheir assignedresidents. The" C h a p l a i n

Vo l u n t e e r s "are expected toprovide aboutfour hoursof service per

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truly been Gods program an impact that I could never imagined.

My ministry here was grenhanced by the gift of a lifeIn February 2011, the ConnecGrand Commandery sponsme for a trip to the Holy LIn seeing the sights so esseto our faith, in walking theDolorosa Jesus path tocross and through sharinexperiences of ministers fromover the country with who

traveled, my faith was deepin ways that have positinuenced my preaching teaching in my life and min

What I learned and experiewill be with me always.

I cannot imagine a meaningful and blessed minthan the one Ive experieduring the last 24 years, I leave with gratitude forrelationships that I will homy heart always. My prayer ispiritual care at Masonicarecontinue to grow and devlong after my retirement in that only God knows!

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FRM TH DSK F:

Bro. Stephen B. McPhersonPresident & CEO of Masonicare

As I write this, we have just celebratedanother Grand Masters Day. Its a time tocelebrate our residents and our enduring

partnership with the Masonic family ofConnecticut. Held on June 9, our campusin Wallingford was overowing withmusic, food, activities, and people. Itmay be a logistical challenge getting allthe wheelchairs and scooters lined up,but thanks to our able-bodied volunteersand dedicated staff, a record number ofresidents were able to enjoy this yearsparade.

The following week, we held therst of several Masonicare Employee

Appreciation events. This year, morethan 265 of our employees achievedmilestone anniversaries. Three wererecognized for 40 years of service!Congratulations to Patricia Barrett, CNA atMasonicare at Newtown, Karla Jesperson,nurse at Masonicare Health Center, andJohn Zocco, manager of the Wallingfordcampus powerhouse, for their combined

120 years of service to our residents andfamilies.

On June 5, Governor Malloy visited us.

He toured Masonicare Health Center andmet with several of our long-term care andindependent living residents. When oneof them asked him about the states newtourism campaign, we learned he is quitea student of Connecticut history. Id liketo thank Bro. Don Gladding, a memberof Masonicare Home Healths board, forhelping to arrange the Governors visit.

With 65% of the revenue at our nursingfacilities in Newtown and Wallingfordcoming from the states Medicaid program,it was important that the Governor see forhimself the quality of care and breadth ofservices that we have.

The 82nd annual conference of theMasonic Communities and Services

Association was held in Louisville June17-20, hosted by the Masonic Homesof Kentucky. More than 35 Masonicallysponsored communities from throughout

the countrywere there,sharing our

c o l l e c t i v eknowledge andexperience in caringfor children and seniors. It is inspiring tsee the scope of Masonic care and servicenationally, with a passion and commitmenthat are unmatched. Masonicare will honext years conference, which is plannefor June 9-12, 2013. We will be invitinour national colleagues to come a day earland join us at Grand Masters Day 2013

We are eager for them to visit and see fothemselves our ageless commitment tcaring in the name of Masonry.

Sincerely and fraternally,

RW Shane Dufresne startedcollecting Masonic pins a few

years ago. He started his collectionwith some pins from lodges thathe had visited, but moved on tocollecting anything he deemed"important" to have. He beganto collect Past Grand Master pins

when he was appointed DistrictDeputy in 2010 by then MWGrand Master Charles A. Buck, Jr.He was able to collect past GrandMaster pins back to 1992, MWLou Vander Eyk's year.

Shane thought he hadreached the end of his endeavor.He then contacted Past GrandMasters Norm Getchell(1987) and Richard Hodgson(1991) by email. Both live out ofstate and Shane had have nevermet them. He explained to them

what he was doing, asked if they

still happened to have pins fromtheir year in the Grand East, andif theyd be willing to send themto him.

Unsure of what to expect of hisinquiry, Shane was immediatelycontacted and all said they wouldsee what they could do. Within a

week he received packages fromMWs Getchell and Hodgson.Not only did they send pinsfrom their year, but also includedother types of pins, some tietacks, and tie bars. Also included

were collector coins andmedallions signifying importantanniversary dates of the GrandLodge of Connecticut.

Shane was oored andastounded by their timeand generosity. He thanks thePast Grand Masters for remindinghim of how great his fraternity is.

Past Grands

Lend a Hand

{ditors note: the rst Grand Master to regularly hand out pins d

his term was MWPGM Dennis L. lkins (1986), who distributed pewter lapel pins in the shape of the state, surrounding a frolicking w but with no Masonic insignia! As Denny explained, Connecticuwhale of a state! MW Getchells 1987 pin (top row, second from rcelebrated the bicentennial of the nited States Constitution and feathe iconic We, the People at its top. MW John Gonsalves did not autha Grand Masters pin in 1988 as preparations were well underway fo1989 celebration of the Grand Lodges bicentennial. That emblem (brow, second from right) was featured on lapel pins, tie tacks, cuff medallions, and stationery to celebrate the beginning of our Grand Lothird century.}

Some of the pins sent to RW Shane Dufresne by Past Grand Masters Geand Hodgson.

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by Jim WilsonOn a bright and sunny Friday morning,

on June 1, Friendship Tuscan Lodge No.145, Manchester, sets its heading for3858'35.238N by 7629'36.4272W in abright red land cruiser supplied by DattcoBus lines. Worshipful Master Eric Hoy and

trip chairman and WB Steve Spencer hadworked hard to put together the annual lodgetrip for 2012. There was no question that

WM Eric would select a nautical destination,having served in the United States Navy for aspell. WM Eric had also graduated from theU.S Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

The lodge learned that aweigh is a navalterm, meaning to put weight on the ropes orchains that lift the anchor. Atrip means tobe underway, thus today anything that beginsmight be said, as thats atrip.

After checking in at the hotel and changinginto proper attire, the brethren headed off to

the nal destination of Annapolis Lodge No.89, Annapolis, Maryland. Annapolis Lodgeis on a very narrow one-way street, but onlya few doors from the nearest corner where

we could go ashore. WM Erics desire toportray our Fellowcraft Degree in Connecticutritual presented some concern. Friendship

Tuscan Lodge does an unusual form of thisMasonic ritual, using wooden sets of three,ve, and seven steps, as well as other displaysto physically illustrate the denitions ofthe various sections of the middle chamberlesson. The able bodied members of the

cast loaded and unloaded all the necessarymaterials for the presentation.Brothers of Annapolis Lodge were ready

at the door to make making their guests feellike old friends. The ladies had joined thebrothers as the host lodge had prepared a

seafood buffet dinner, served in the diningfacilities.

The lodge is a restored building from pre-Revolutionary War days, when it was partof the Mann's Tavern complex, originally a

three-story hotel. The level between the 2ndand 3rd oor has been removed to make amuch larger single room used for the lodgeapartments. The street level has a doublelibrary and lounge area, a large modernkitchen, and dining hall. As is most everything

in the area, it is built of brick. Bro. GeWashington stayed there while Preside1791 during a visit to Annapolis. The lodonly a few short steps from the rst Caof the United States after the treaty of P1783 to 1784.

After the dinner, the members of

lodges departed to the lodge room, wthe ladies left to explore the quaint shoparea of the city, only a short walk fromhall.

Annapolis Lodge No. 89 opened lodge using Maryland ritual, which is qubit different from Connecticut's. WorshMaster S. Dirk Wiker welcomed WB Hoy, and then proceeded to introthose members in attendance, includiPast Grand Master of Maryland. WMintroduced his fellow travelers. Bro. Do

W. Dean, RW Grand Junior Warden andMaster of Friendship Tuscan Lodge, trav

with his brothers for the three day eventWM Eric was invited to the East

proceeded with the work of the evenA great, well-rehearsed team portrayawless degree enjoyed by all and entdifferent from Maryland ritual. All the vis

were invited to return for future visitatioSaturday was memorable also as ever

was given an escorted tour thoughhallowed halls of the U.S. Naval AcadEveryone noticed the building and gro

were meticulously manicured. The hiof how the Navy took over the area, b

bit, from the Army, and how the ram becthe mascot for the Navy each have own amusing story. The Sunday visit toBaltimore's restored waterfront ended

visit before returning to Manchester inevening.

Friendship Tuscan Lodge Weighs Anchor

Worshipful Master ric Hoy, Friendship TuscanLodge No. 145, and Worshipful Master S. DirkWiker, Annapolis Lodge No. 90, at the door ofthe lodge building.

At the ighth Annual Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce DDays in early June, members of Doric Chapter of DeMol

Waterbury again served as volunteers. This year, insteadbringing the rubber racing ducks from the river to the shore drying and storage, chapter members moved chairs and tabas requested as part of event set-up. nce the day-long evwas in full swing, they served as a part of the trash crew, uspointed poles to pick up discards on the ground. The orange-cchapter members ll one of the carts used to ferry chairs atables to exhibitors and other locations as they prepare for thnext assignment. Doric Chapter members, from left, are RTorino, Tyler Brush, Glenn Mackbach, Ryan Torony, and JaFerenczy, Master Councilor.

Doric at Duck Race

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Valley of New Haven, A.A.S.R.by Michael L. Castroll

Here we are in the midst ofour summer hiatus; no, it is not a

vacation, there is much to do.The Summer Solstice merely

foretells the signicance of timeleft to the three heads of ourbodies, and to the directors of ourdegrees, to prepare for the work

we will portray for the class of ourFall Reunion. Cast information

was to be on our secretarys deskby July 1.

Next, put July 23 on yourcalendar. Then, get yourreservations for the summer picnicto our Family Life chairman,calling, writing, or emailing him

with the number of attendees,including your families. This will

allow everyone to have a greattime, and enough food. Ourpicnics at the picnic grounds at

Ashlar Village, Wallingford getbigger each year!

The Northern MasonicJurisdiction is now 200 yearsold. The work was brought toNew York City in 1813, whereit attracted the attention ofIll. Brothers J.J.J. Gourgas andKillian Van Rensselaer. The latterestablished the Valley of NewHaven in the 1840s. Remnants

of the anti-Masonic periodprevented the Rite from takinghold; it would be another 20

years before a Lodge of Perfection

was reorganized with E.G. Storeras its rst Thrice Potent Master. It

was after his death that the Valleyimmortalized the work of Bro.Storer by naming the Lodge ofPerfection in his memory.

A century and a half later,much of the work of the Valleyof New Haven has been changed,especially as Supreme Councilrituals have been updated. Still,over the years, we have produceda ne crop of leaders whohave provided our classes withcontinuing top-rate portrayals ofevery degree that has been offeredin our Valley.

The Valley of New Havens rstrecipient of the newly-renamed

Ill. Frederick H. Lorenson, Jr.,33, Meritorious Service Award presented by Ill. and MWPGMFreds widow, Carolyn at theJune meeting of the ConnecticutCouncil of Deliberation was JonFischer, our Valleys very capablesound engineer. We congratulateJon on joining those who wearred caps!

The nights to introducebrothers to Scottish Rite Masonryare September 17 and 24. TheLodge of Perfection will confer

the 4 and 14 on October 1,with the usual dinner likely to bebetween the degrees for this

See you in the Valley!

UpCoMNG sChUlsummer picnic

saturday, Juy 21 - 10:00 a.m.

Ashlar Village picnic grounds

For further information, please contactValley Secretary Ill. Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 at 203-269-0336

or any member of the Valley.

The Valley of Hartfordcongratulates Bro. FrankDlugoleski, the most recentrecipient of the Ill. Frederick H.Lorenson, Jr., 33, MeritoriousService Award. Brother Frank has

worked very hard supporting theValley over the years.

We also congratulate the 19young men and women receivingAbbott or Valley of HartfordScholarships. We wish them wellin the pursuit of their careers.

Awarded Abbott Scholarshipswere: Nicholas E. Flynn, DeirdreN. Dlugoleski, and Sarah George.

Those awarded Valley of HartfordScholarships were: JonathanD. Blythe, Christina M. Ferrara,

Hannah Forsyth, Danielle C.George, Elizabeth C. George,Jason George, Rebecca George,

Thomas C. George, Marcia R.Harris, Joseph Malespini, HillaryM. Maxson, Victoria K. Maxson,

Alyssa M. Merrill, Tina F. Rousseau,Rebecca L. Warner, and Jason D.

Willoughby.For some the summer season is

a rest from lodge labor and degreeportrayal for a short while. It is achance to recharge our batteriesfor the upcoming fall schedule.

Our fall class will start soonand we are looking for good MasterMasons to ll that class. Invite abrother to our Valley of Hartford

open house and informanight on Thursday, Septembeat 7:30 p.m. at our ScottishCathedral in Newington.

In July the Valley will several Family Life events:annual picnic outing at the Britain RockCats baseball gon Saturday, July 14; and the

Annual 5K Race/Walk to funds for our Waterbury DysCenter for Children on SatuJuly 28. The annual ofplanning meeting dinner fo2012-2013 elected and appoiofcers, key produpersonnel, and special inguests, is planned for ThurJuly 19.

Our fall degree scheduThursday, October 11, 4 14 degrees; Thursday, Oct25, 15; Thursday, Novem1, 18; and Consistory on Saturday, November

with portrayal of the 23, and 32, followed by a prib luncheon at the Sh

The Valley holds pre-dedinners prior to each Thurnight degree at 6:00 p.mSphinx Shrine, with the degscheduled to start at 7:30

Meal reservation forms be found in the July-AugSeptember issue of View oValleyor atwww.valleyofhartford

Valley of Hartford, A.A.S.RFrom the desk of David R. Blythe, Sr., Valley Secreta

If at you would like more information about becoming a member of theAncient Accepted Scottish Rite, or would like a copy of Scottish Rite Informational D

Contact David Blythe Sr., 33, Valley Secretary, at the Valley of Hartford Ofce 860-666-or [email protected] visit our Valley Website: www.valleyofhartford.org

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by Robert D. SherrickOn separate recent spring evenings,

Ansantawae Lodge No. 89, Milford,honored members of their classes of 1962and 1987 with their 50 and 25 year pins.

The fty-year class of four brothersreceived their 50-year Grand Lodge goldemblems from Bro. Bradley K. Cooney, RWGrand Senior Steward, assisted by RW Scott

T. Sherrick, District Deputy 4B, and WBDavid K. Eisenman, Past Associate GrandMarshal 4B. Present to congratulate thebrothers was MWGM Gary W. Arseneau.

As part of the lodges annual StrawberryShortcake Night, 1987 Master John D.

Williams, II, presented 25-year pins tothree members of his class, all of whomlater served as Masters of AnsantawaeLodge. Worshipful Master Rob Thomasalso presented Bro. Williams, WBJames McCormick, and photographer

extraordinary Moe Knox with their 35-yearpins later in the evening.

Ansantawae Lodge No. 89s WorshipfulMaster of 1987, John D. Williams, II, sfrom left, presented 25-year service pins three Past Masters of the lodge who he raduring his term. The recipients were RichS. Zwiebel, 1997, Scott T. Sherrick, 201and also District Deputy 4B, and James

Tweedie, 1999, lodge secretary and PastAssociate Grand Marshal.

Ansantawae Lodge No. 89 Honors Veteran Member50 year recipients, front, from left,

WB Thomas R. Richards, Donald B.Baldwin, Grand Master Arsenault,

WB Richard Vernon Travis, andWalter Skip Hassenmayer. Behind thehonorees are, from left, RW Bradley K.

Cooney, Grand Senior Steward, RWScott T. Sherrick, District Deputy 4B,

Ansantawae Lodge No. 89 WorshipfulMaster Rob Thomas, and WB David

K. isenman, Past Associate GrandMarshal 4B.

by Craig PedroThe Worshipful Master points

to his watch: 7:25 p.m. Fiveminutes until the sound of thegavel. I work my way throughthe crowd. I knock and carefullyopen the door to the preparationroom. I see that the candidates

are prepared and I inform theStewards that the Master is aboutto open lodge. The Senior Stewardasks, Where is the goat? A hushcomes over the preparation roomand the candidates inquisitivelyawait my reply. Hes on thesecretarys desk tonight, Brother.Did you think I would let himstay locked up all night?

This conversation has actuallytaken place and Union LodgeNo. 31 does indeed have a goatin the lodge room. His name isBig Bird and he stands about 4inches tall, 5 inches from nose totail. He is a hand carved woodenreplica of a real goat who lives

with a family in Haiti. He is placedat one of the three principalstations or on the Secretary's or

Treasurers desk during everystated communication. Why?

Immediately following the2010 devastating earthquake inHaiti, Brother Peter Hart askedthat we sponsor the Give a Goatprogram. After the laughter and

banter subsided, Bro. Peterassured the lodge thatthis was not a joke and

in fact was a real charity.This unique charity issponsored by the HaitianHealth Foundation and

was brought to Bro. Hartsattention by his studentsat the Waterford CountrySchool. While donationsfrom all over the worldpoured into Haiti viathe Red Cross and otherstandard relief funds, this

was something different,very different. We wereintrigued and agreed tosponsor a goat.

The premise of theGive a Goat charity isthat for a donation of$150, a pregnant goat

will be given to a familyin need. By offeringthe family an alreadypregnant female they cansell the offspring or useit to begin or increase aherd. Male goats are usedto provide animal proteinto the diet and goats milk is alsoan important protein supplementfor children. This gift provides afamily with some self-sufciencyand hope for a better future.

For an additional $10donation you can name thegoat. Im not exactly sure why,but when it comes to goats, oursecretary is the rst to come tomind, so we named him after ourbeloved John Birdsall; Big Bird

was named and given to a needyHaitian family.

We were surprised a shorttime after our donation when

we received a little wooden Big

Bird replica. He is more just a novelty to us. Every me

when we put him at a statioare reminded that not only

we help a needy family, bbrings a smile knowing tha

actually named a goat aftersecretary.Bro. Peter Hart and Bro.

Birdsall are the ones who brothe Give a Goat donatiofruition and we, the brotheUnion Lodge No. 31, were hto be a part of it. If you travUnion Lodge, look around tEast, West, or South. Hiddeplain sight will be a four inch

wooden goat named "Big Bi

Where is the Goat at Union Lodge No. 31

The Haitian goat Big Bird named in of nion Lodge No. 31 secretary Bro.Birdsall.

Brothers Brother Peter Hart, left, and JohnBirdsall hold Big Bird, a token of nionLodges charitable gift.

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We oer our condolences to the families and friends of these brotherswho have been called by the Grand Architect of the Universe.

Called to the Celestial Lodge

William B. Andross Jr ................................................ Wyllys-St. John's 4Philip A. Beshany .................................................................... nion 31

Frank A. Cadwell III .....................................................vening Star 101Harry F. Clark.....................................................Adelphi-Momauguin 63Ralph W. Crane Jr ......................................................................nion 5Mortimer A. Gelston ............................................................Granite 119Norman E. Getman ...........................................................ld Well 108Ernest L. Gladden .....................................................................Valley 36

Victor Greenberg .........................................................Sequin-Level 140Joseph P. Grevalsky ......................................................vening Star 101Robert H. Kellogg III ..........................................................Columbia 25Joseph P. Lemmon Jr ........................................................ Bay View 120George T. Macura ...................................................America-St. John's 8

Anthony Mammola ................................................................stuary 43

Charles H. Meisinger Jr .................................................... St. AlbanRobert N. Miller...................................................Liberty-Continent

Frank A. Olsson .........................................................................nNorman R. Onstott ............................................................... CoastHerbert E. Pfalzgraf Jr.........................................................Columb

Alexander H. Rotival .............................................................PutnaSamuel J. Roumeles ...................................................................nHarvey L. Settle Jr ................................................................MeridiaGeorge E. Sprague ................................................................. CompRonald C. Swanson .......................................................Widow's SoStanley Turner .....................................................................Meridia

Albert F. Varner ........................................................................AcacHoward Weinz .......................................................Frederick FranklJames D. White ....................................................................rang

by Thomas A. BurkeOn Saturday June 16, the brothers

of Union Lodge No. 5, Stamford, joinedtogether to share breakfast with theirfathers and kids in celebration of Father'sDay one day early!

Worshipful Master Tom Burkemanned the kitchen and prepared severaldelicious Italian Sausage Pies, as well as

eggs and sausage cooked to order. A self-

serve beverage and mufn bar consiof coffee, juice, English mufns, jam rounded out the breakfast. Sebrothers brought their fathers toevent, and the kids who came alongfun playing games and coloring picfor their dads.

A large number of requeststhe recipe were made, so the recip

reprinted here.

Brothers Enjoy Fathers DayBreakfast With Dad, Kids

IngrEDIEnts:

1 pie shell, unbaked3/4 lb Italian sausage, sweet1/2 cup onions, chopped3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk1 cup mozzarella cheese, shreddedsalt & pepper, to taste

DIrECtIOns:

Place pie shell in oven during the pre-heating time for about 5-10 minutes order to rm the bottom some.Dont overcook the pie shell.Remove casing and crumble the sausage.Saut sausage and onions; drain well and spoon into prepared pie shell.Blend eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper; pour over sausage mixture.Bake at 350 for 35 minutes, or until custard sets and tests clean with a knife.

Allow to cool so the dish rms well.Cut into 8 wedges and serve.

Masonicare residents Margaret (Pegg) Carpenter,left, and Phyllis Davis sold their handcrafts onGrand Masters Day, then donated the proceeds toThe Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut.The womens wares included magnetic bookmarks,mesh hand scrubbers, and colorful walker bags.The Foundation is grateful for their efforts andcreativity!

Thanks to theResidentHandicrafters

Italian Sausage Pie

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Golf Tournament Raises $16K for DeMolaby Carl G. k

The Fourth Annual Connecticut DeMolayGolf Tournament featured a new location,an increase in golfers, more sponsors anddonors, and, with the accounting complete,the addition of more than $16,000 toConnecticut DeMolay and the ConnecticutDeMolay Foundation, Inc.

The Farms Country Club of Wallingfordhosted 84 golfers on a cool, overcast day

in mid-June. A awless golf course awaitedthe shotgun start, which features prizes forlow gross and low net foursomes, closest-to-the-pin contests, a long drive contest, andseveral dozen opportunities to win donatedprizes. Also, on two separate par-3 holes,golfers had the opportunity to win a carfrom McDermott Auto Group of East Havenor Toyota of Wallingford. The cars wenthome to their dealerships un-won.

Golfers of all skill and agelevels teed off at 10:30 a.m. afterchecking in, receiving gift bagsthat included various coupons,pens, and a golf towel. For the rsttime in the tournament, players

were presented with tournamentgolf shirts, sponsored by Beecher& Bennett Funeral Service.

After the golfers returnedto the clubhouse, a ne dinner

concluded the afternoon andprizes were presented.The committee, chaired by

RW Chris Earle and WB David O.Stern, invited everyone to returnin 2013 for the Fifth AnnualConnecticut DeMolay Golf

Tournament.

The Hejaz Grotto foursome at the Fourth AnConnecticut DeMolay Golf Tournament pfor a team photo. From left are tournamenchairman David . Stern, Gary Matican, Cohen, and David Berger. (Apparently Matican didnt get the memo about shirt cAll are also members of Cosmopolitan Lodg125, New Haven.

ne of the check-in tables at the Fourth Annual ConnecticutDeMolay Golf Tournament groans under the weight ofdonated door prizes that were given our during the dinnerserved after 84 golfers played The Farms Country Club.

by Jim VergeAfter a two-year hiatus, the highly

anticipated return of the Moosup Lodge No.113 Quarry Rite will be Saturday, July 14.

In 1996, the rst Quarry Rite conferredthe Entered Apprentice Degree.

In recent years, the Quarry Ritehas conferred the Master Mason Degree inthe Neolithic setting of the operative stonequarry in Eastern Connecticut. This QuarryRite will confer the Master Mason Degree on

ve Fellowcrafts.Over the years, brothers from all over the

Northeast, Nova Scotia, and as far away as thePhilippines have attended. In 2009,Quarry attendance was 123 brothers.

The oor of the quarry will beexpanded this year to allow for alarger than usual crowd to enjoy thisinfrequent event.

With the help of the MoosupLodge and Masonic Life Facebook

pages, interest haspoured in from all overthe country. A brotherfrom New Zealand is

expected to be amongthe craft that evening.Dinner is by reservationonly and alreadynear the maximumlimit of 100 brothers.If you would like tomake reservations fordinner, please contact

WB. Brian Keith [email protected] orat 860-564-8807.

For more Quarry information, updates and directions, p

visithttp://www.moosuplodge113.org/.

Brothers prepare for the 2008 Quarry Rite degree, held in anoperative stone quarry.

World Famous Quarry Rite Degree Returns

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Masonicare Residents Cele

Grand Master Arsenau leads off the parade . District Deputies and Associate Grand Marshals follow.

veryone could hear the singing Rainbow girls. Sphinx Shriners cycles and motor patrol were a crowd pleaser.

MW Gary was thrilled by the turnout. The residents crowded the sidewalks waiting for the next parade grou

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ate Grand Masters Day 2012

ConneCtiCut Freemasons Foundation

The Connecticut Freemasons Foundation wasorganized to support philanthropic pursuits

beyond care of the elderly so ably done by TheMasonic Charity Foundation.

In the past a portion of the GrandLodge assessment was allocateddirectly to Masonic charities. Thisis no longer the case. Now thesecharities receive support fromthe Foundation which inturn gets its support from

donations such as theGrand Masters Appeal.Please keep us in mindwhen you receivethe mailing for theGrand Masters

Appeal.

Miin

CTCHIP

Masonic Education

Masonic Charity Foundation

Masonic Service Associaton

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory

George Washington Masonic Memorial

Viin

The Connecticut Freemasons Foundation isorganized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational,

and scientic purposes consistent with the ideals of Freemasonry

Vaue

Further the Masonic ideals of service to humanity through the support

of cardiac health research, the protection of children, education, and

any other cause that will profoundly improve the human condition.

Help the Grand Lodge of Connecticutcontinue this good work with a gift

to the Connecticut FreemasonsFoundation.

Connecticut FreemasonsFoundation

c/o Grand Lodge of ConnecticP.O. Box 69

Wallingford, CT 06492

203-679-5903

An elderly veteran stood and saluted evey time a group carrying theAmerican ag passed by.

Patricia L. Morgan, director of development for The Masonic CharitFoundation of Connecticut presented MW William L. Greene with certicate of appreciation for his efforts as honorary chairman of thsuccessful 2012 Quality of Life Walk (see page 5).

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by Chris MartinelliSunday May 27 was a sunny

day with temperatures hoveringaround 90 degrees at 11:00

a.m. That did not stop LibertyContinental Lodge No. 76 and

Harmony Lodge No.42 from marching in

Waterburys AnnualMemorial Day parade.

Flanking a 1971Barracuda owned by

District Deputy AndrewWeimann, II, bothlodges which comprise

Waterburys Blue LodgeMasonic communitymarched in the annualparade to honor thosepatriots who diedserving our countryhome and abroad.

This parade marks an antradition of Waterburys Mascommunity being invitedmarch in the parade, and thisthe brothers, dressed in tuxand suits were accompaby a classic car that earnedadmiration of the spectators

The mile and a half trethe sizzling sun was not an opportunity to honor troops, but also helped to utwo lodges located in the scity and in the same temple

It was an enjoyopportunity to spend qutime with brothers for a gcause.

Waterbury Lodges March In Memorial Day Parad

Brothers of Liberty Continental Lodge No. 76 and Harmony Lodge No. 42 get readyto march in Waterburys Memorial Day parade.

by Adam RaiderSix private Inpatient Hospice rooms at

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingfordhave received special pressure-relieving airmattresses as well as at screen televisionsthanks to a generous donation to TheMasonic Charity Foundation of Connecticutfrom The Sisters Project.

The Sisters Project is a 501(c)3 charitableorganization founded by a group of womenin Wallingford committed to raising funds insupport of cancer patients and their families.

Turning its attention to projects within the

community, the group decided to directproceeds from a January dinner dance eventto the Inpatient Hospice Unit.

Weve had nothing but positive feedbackfrom the community on our fundraisingefforts, said Mary Gilson of The SistersProject. People are so happy to give locally.

Although there are other worthwhile causesin places like Hartford and New Haven,Masonicare Health Center is right here in

Wallingford. Its wonderful for us to beable to reach out and touch members ofour community to help our friends andneighbors in their dying moments. We are

all honored to be a part of this beautifulprogram of Masonicare.

The Sisters Project deserves so muchcredit, said Jennifer A. King, executivedirector of The Masonic Charity Foundationof Connecticut. Its members devote a lot oftheir time as volunteers, providing leadershipfor the dinner dance fundraiser. We know itsa labor of love. We also deeply appreciatethat theyve taken the time to get to knowMasonicare and familiarize themselves with

the work we do in caringfor seniors. They havenot only shown theirsupport for Masonicare

with their dollars, butwith their kind words aswell.

Purchases madepossible by the SistersProject donation willprovide hospice patientsand their loved ones withincreased comfort at a

time when they need itmost. The air-circulatingtechnology of the newmattresses will help

with pain and symptomcontrol in terminally ill patients, while theat screen televisions feature integrated DVDplayers and can be enjoyed by patients andtheir visitors.

The Sisters Project gift really hitshome for me, said WB Jon-Paul Venoit,Masonicares senior vice president ofresidential and community-based services,because a loved one passed away in one

of the Inpatient Hospice rooms. It lls myheart with a tremendous amount of warmthto know that patients in hospice care will bemore comfortable in the nal stage of life. Wehave a great staff and theyre the ones whotruly make a difference for those we serve,but gifts like the ones weve received from

The Sisters Project make their job easier.This is the second year The Sisters Project

has focused its fundraising efforts on theInpatient Hospice Unit at Masonicare Health

Center. In 2011, a generous contribution the group provided funding to complrefurbish the units Family Lounge, paid one-day bereavement retreat for Masonichospice families and a one-day emplretreat for Masonicares hospice clinical subsidized the Animal Assisted Theprogram, and made possible the purcof portable compact disc players for hospatients and their families.

Everything that The Sisters Projecthelped us formulate and bring to fruitiothe Inpatient Hospice Unit has added anodimension to our program, said MelSchoen, vice president of administratioMasonicare Health Center. Our little uone of the best-kept secrets in the state budont want it to be a secret anymore. We wpeople talking about it. The Sisters Prjust keeps adding to it, and I cant expresgratitude enough.

Sisters Project Gift Benets Masonicares Hospice Program

Members of The Sisters Project are joined by representatives Masonicares senior management team at Masonicare Health CeInpatient Hospice nit.

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Masonicare Partners HH & H Helping a Community HeFor more than a century, Masonicare has

been committed to helping others wheneverthey can, whether those needing assistanceare part of the Masonic family or from thecommunity at large.

This proud tradition of caring was apparentduring a recent crisis in Salem, Connecticut,

when a six-year old boy tragically lost his life ina horric accident. On the day of the accident,the Connecticut State Police contacted BillHodge, a State Police volunteer chaplain and ahospice spiritual care coordinator with the EastHartford ofce of Masonicare Partners HomeHealth & Hospice, to be a rst responder inthe incident. The school and communitythen asked if it would be possible to havecounselors from the agency help the childsschool community deal with this terrible loss.Bereavement and spiritual care coordinatorsfrom Partners East Hartford ofce and theEast Lyme ofce of Masonicare Home Health

& Hospice immediately responded, spendingthe next week at the school helping childrenand adults deal with their grief. Staff providedcomfort, support, and counseling wheneverand wherever it was needed.

As outlined in a letter to Masonicare Partnerswritten on behalf of students, staff, parents,and the extended school community by H.Kaye Grifn, Salems interim superintendent ofschools, the support provided by Masonicaremade it possible for us to nd our way, in

spite of our tremendous loss, to a placeof comfort and reassurance. The letteralso went on to thank all involved fortheir efforts. Words can never adequatelyexpress the depth of our appreciationfor the caring, committed and dedicatedpeople who reached out to us in our timeof need.

Bro. Stephen B. McPherson, Masonicarespresident and CEO, said the organization isextremely proud and grateful to the hospicestaff and to all of the many wonderful people

who work throughout the continuum. This isa true example of the caring and compassionour Masonicare family brings each and everyday to all who rely on us. We cant thank youenough for your dedication and commitmentto our residents, patients and the communityand for upholding Masonicares mission and

values.In addition to providing expert care and

comfort for those who are terminally ill,Masonicares hospiceteam offers supportand counseling forfamily members andothers as well, suchas those affected bythe tragedy in Salem.Many people think ofhospice as a place but its a philosophy

of care that encompasses body, mind,spirit and is delivered in a variety of settin

Bereavement counselors can procounseling for families for up to thimonths after a loved ones death. Tr

volunteers are available throughout an iland beyond to help families deal with thof a loved one. Hospice care focuses noton physical needs, but on the psychosemotional, and spiritual needs of the pafamily, and caregivers as well.

Dame Cicely Saunders, founder omodern hospice movement, said it best: matter to the last moment of life and we wall we can, not only to help you die peace

but to help you live until you die.

At a joint Rainbow-DeMolay presentation for the Grand Chapter ofthe rder of the astern Star, Connecticut DeMolay State MasterCouncilor Paul vangelista, standing left, honored Rhode IslandDeMolay State Master Councilor Karl K. Parks, center, with theFlower Talk. Standing at right is State Marshal Nick Carpenter. Bro.Parks is a Past Master Councilor of New Haven DeMolay who is nowattending college in Rhode Island. Becoming a dual member, he waselected to lead the cean States DeMolays in March.

Joint Rainbow-DeMolay Team at OES

by William L. GreeneOn June 14, Ionic Lodge No.

110, North Windham, presentedfour local high school graduates

with the William L. GreeneGood Citizenship Award. Eachstudent received a monetary

grant in recognition of theirgood character and commitmentto service to their family, school,and community. The programstarted in 2003 and this is thetenth year that Ionic Lodgehas presented this award to

graduating students.With the roots of Freemas

in the craft trades, and our belcommunity service, the memof Ionic Lodge designate award for individuals who

well-rounded, conscient

and responsible citizens.In addition to the grant,

student receives an engrtrophy and are invited with families and school guidcounselors to an awards diat Ionic Lodge.

Ionic Lodge RecognizesGood Citizenship

MW William L. Greene, Past Grand Master, for whom the award is nastands with recipients from area schools; Blaze strada; Sam RicharWorshipful Master Fred L. Watts, III; Stacie Meikle; Albert rnest Gaand WB dward C. Page, Associate Grand Marshal, 9A.

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by David PolettSaturday, June 9, was the occasion for

Ivanhoe Lodge No. 107, Darien, to presentlongevity awards to its most loyal members.

Assembling at the Masonic Club of Darien,the lodge was opened for Masons and visitorsin a semi-public ceremony honoring brothers

who had reached milestones in their Masonic

careers.Worshipful Master Jose Roosevelt Zoffoli

welcomed all, then WB John Amarilios reada letter from Brother Nelson Close, oneof the lodges longest living members andnow residing in Arizona. He reected on his70 years of Masonry, and mentioning hisanticipation of the receipt of his 70-year pin.

Another letter read was received from BrotherHarold O.W. Jordan, celebrating 40 years andcurrently residing in London, England.

WB Bramwell Bolton, the oldest livingPast Master of Ivanhoe Lodge, was presentedhis 50-year pin and a certicate by WBZoffoli. WB Bolton then delivered one of hisfamous performances of Rudyard KiplingsMasonically themed poem, The Mother-Lodge, in a dialect appropriate to the spiritof Kiplings work.

WB Robert Hair of Darien was honoredfor 40 years service and as Master in 1976and 1977. WB David Polett was honored for30 years service and as Master in 1988. He

was president of the Masonic Club of Darienfor 12 years and is currently the lodgestiler. Brother Polett took a moment to recallbrothers he was raised with, William Koop,

Tucker M. Scott, John Perez, and Peter L.Wilson. Koop, an accomplished organist,passed away many years ago and Tucker

Scott, a long-time former Darien resipassed on last year.

by Arnie GrotThe 2012-1013 grand ofcers were installed

at the annual convocation of the Grand Chapterof Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut and theassembly of the Most Puissant Grand Council ofRoyal & Select Masters of Connecticut on June 2in Rocky Hill.

William L. Miller, II, of Pythagoras ChapterNo. 17, East Hartford, was elected and installedas the 2012 Most Excellent Grand High Priestof the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons ofConnecticut. By unanimous consent, James A.

Backus was presented Honorary Most ExcellentGrand High Priest status for his long serviceto the Grand Chapter. Companion Backus waspreviously presented with the Ephraim KirbyCitation for Distinguished Masonic Service atthe Friday night banquet. Companion AndrewG. Weimann, II, PGHP, was awarded the

General Grand Chapter Medal in Bronze forDistinguished Service.

Edward R. Ham of Jerusalem Council No. 16,Stratford, was elected and installed as the 2012-13 Most Puissant Grand Master of the GrandCouncil of Royal & Select Masters of Connecticutat the afternoon assembly. Companion Ham

was also presented with the Phillip J. JonesDistinguished Service Award at the Friday nightbanquet.

Most Worshipful Grand Master GaryW. Arseneau came prepared with to pledge

his support and that of the Grand Lodge ofConnecticut. His message was so well receivedthat MW Gary was provided with eightopportunities to address the companions duringthe convocation and assembly. The three grandheads likewise pledged mutual support.

Ivanhoe Lodge Presents Longevity Awards

Ivanhoe Lodge brothers receiving longevity awincluded, front from left, Dennis Smith, MiJachimczyk, Bramwell Bolton, George MosJr., Robert Hair, and David Polett; back fromJohn Amarilios and Jose Roosevelt Zoffoli.

A Grand Time for Companions of York Rit

Most xcellent Grand High PriestWilliam L. Miller, II, and his wife, Lisa.

2012-2013 ofcers of the Most Puissant Grand Councilof Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut take the oath of ofce.

Bovine Bingo

Please join

MW Grand Master Gary W. ArseneaBring the entire family for a day of Masonic fun

nestled in a picturesque setting

Attendance is limited to 250 so please buy your tickets early to guarantee entry

Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington$30 per Adult $12 per Child 11 years and under Children 4 and younger are free

We will have three cows placed upon a bingo board of grass

waiting to deposit their chip on your selected spot

Entertainment Games Barbeque

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON LINE GO TO - www.masoniccountryjamboree.com

in support of The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut Quality of Life Fund

Connecticut DeMolay and Connecticut Rainbow

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At the recent Connecticut DeMolayState Sweetheart Ball, held in theNew Haven Masonic Temple, Sister

Janae Stodgen of Norwich AssemblyNo. 30, rder of Rainbow, waselected DeMolays 2012-13 StateSweetheart. Janae, who is alsoGrand Hope of the Grand Assemblyof Rainbow, succeeds Sister milyBlanchette of Milford Assembly No.4 in the ofce. Here she is preparingfor her rst ofcial dance with Bro.Matthew Lingenfelter, Deputy StateMaster Councilor of ConnecticutDeMolay.

When the Grand Chapter of Connecticrder of the astern Star held its inform

opening at the end of April, Worthy GraMatron Janet S. Berry, left, arranged fa very special presiding ofcer to bridown the gavel to kick off the weekenSister Betty Stoddard celebrated tgolden anniversary of her term as WorGrand Matron in 1962 by bringing session to order in 2012. Additionally,was announced that Betty had recencelebrated her 100th birthday! Bettythe widow of S Past Grand Patrdmund Lockwood Stoddard, who, amohis many Masonic distinctions, wascharter member of New Haven DeMo

in 1922, when Betty was only 10.

by Chet RussellThe Eagle Court of Honor for

Brandon J. Hoffman was heldat the Bristol Historical Societyon Saturday, June 16, and wasattended by Mayor Art Wardand state representative FrankNicastro. Brothers from Frederick

Franklin Lodge No. 14, Plainville,WB Charles Weiss and RW ChetRussell, presented the MasonicEagle Scout commendation onbehalf of the Grand Lodge.

It took Brandon over 300

hours to complete his journeyto become an Eagle Scout. HisEagle project was to design andbuild a new archery area for theGirl Scouts at Camp Carlsonin Bristol. Working with otherScouts in clearing the land,building target stands, and

building a storage shed for theirequipment was a very substantialundertaking. Hours of planning,soliciting donations, and physicallabor were expended.

Brandon's determinationand commitment to his projectby making the improvements toCamp Carlson will be appreciatedfor a long time.

Bristol Eagle Scout Receives Commendation

At the Masonic agle Scout commendation presentation to BraHoffman, center, were WB Charles Weiss, Chris Hoffman, BranChristine Hoffman, and RW Chet Russell.

DeMolayNamesNew StateSweetheart

Grand OES HasGrand Opener

At Grand Masters Day,dining staffs from MasonHealth Center, MasonicareAshlar Village, and MasonicaNewtown sold cupcakes to bThe Masonic Charity FoundatiConnecticut. Anyone who purca cupcake was encouraged tofor their favorite and Mason

Health Center's Chocolate LCupcake (chocolate, GuinnessS'mores buttercream) was decthe winner of the rst "CupWar."

Morrison Senior Livings Coyle, food service directoMasonicare Health Center, congratulated by Jennifer A. executive director of The MaCharity Foundation, for the creof the most popular cupcake.

Cup Cake Wars At Grand Masters Da

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As Connecticut DeMolay xecutive fcer Harry . Needham,III looks on at right, Grand Commander of the ConnecticutCourt of Chevaliers Christopher J.M. Buck extends his handto the states newest Chevalier, Bro. CJ Keenan. Bro. CJ is aPast Master Councilor of New Haven Chapter who is also anactive member of the Connecticut National Guard.

Brigitte Curcio and JamKavanaugh were both honoredthe Connecticut InterscholaAthletic Conference for thskill at high school riery

the year-end shooters banquSister Brigitte, the WorAdvisor of Milford Assembly N4, was chosen as an All-Stshooter, representing BunnHigh School in Stratford. addition to her local dutshe serves as Grand Love of Grand Assembly of RainbBrother James, a Past MaCouncilor of Sleeping GiDeMolay, North Haven, the State Junior CouncilorConnecticut DeMolay. His h

schools Most Valuable Pladuring his senior season, Jamreceived Honorable Mentionan All-Stater.

Rainbow, DeMolay Honoredas All-State Shooters

New DeMolay Chevalier

Masonicare's Employee Appreciation Day Carnival, an annual event that recognizes employees for all theydo every day, was held this year on June 14 under the "big tent" on the lawn at Masonicare Health Center in

Wallingford. Employees from Masonicare Health Center, Ashlar Village, and local ofces of Masonicare HomeHealth & Hospice enjoyed lunch, chair massages, a rafe that included

more than 35 gift certicates and baskets, an ice cream truck on site,and more.

Masonicare Employees Cheer Appreciation Day

Marje Chick, Grand Lofce manager, receivedcerticate from JP Besenior vice presidentresidential and commubased services, for her years of service at MasonGrand Master Gary Arselater presented owerappreciation of her dedicto the fraternity.

A highlight of Masonicares mployeeAppreciation Day was the specialrecognition of 99 staff members whoare celebrating milestone employmentanniversaries in 2012. Melinda Schoen,

vice president of administration forMasonicare Health Center, right,congratulates Karla Jesperson, LPN, whomarked 40 years of service to Masonicare.

mployees of Masonicare at Newtown and Masonicare Home Health &Hospice ofces in that area celebrated their mployee Appreciation Day onJune 20.

July 21, Open House SeminarJuly 28, Esoteric Freemasonry SeminarJuly 28, 5K Run/Walk

Valley of Hartford Road Race

October 20, Open HouseOctober 27, Semi-annual SessionNovember 3, Wardens SeminarNovember 10, Secretaries Seminar

SAVE THE DATES

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In mid-June, Connecticut DeMolay and nity Lodge No. 148, Britain sponsored a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for local young pand members of DeMolay across the state. New Master Mason d Banity Lodge, a former college basketball player, organized the tournamwhich drew several dozen entrants. oung men not a part of a team quickly added to existing teams so as to enhance comradeship. Winteam members received medals for their skill, and all players were introdto the possibility of membership in Nathan Hale DeMolay in New BrHere, members of the championship team pose under the tent with orgaBro. d Battle and State Master Councilor Paul vangelista, thirdfourth from left, and State Scribe Andrew Birdsall, right.

by Thomas A. BurkeDeMolay State Master Councilor Paul Evangelista visited Union

Lodge No. 5, Stamford, at their June 6 stated communication. Bro.Evangelista presented a talk on the symbology of the DeMolayemblem, explaining the various aspects of the design and the meaningbehind each part of the image.

WB Kirk Trofatter, Jr., accompanied Bro. Evangelista and assisted inthe presentation. WB Trofatter explained the history and structure ofDeMolay, including how lodges and brothers can participate in the

organization, and answered many questions from the audience.

by Chuck WareldThe nal meeting before summer of Day

Spring Lodge No. 30, Hamden, was held atthe Masonicare Health Center for a couple ofreasons.

They brought the meeting to Brothers MorrisGamm, unable to do much traveling at the ageof 104, and Donald Hasbrouck, also unable totravel long distances due to recent surgery.

The meeting was preceded by a dinner ofChinese food. After opening the lodge, WMRobert Behler presented the lodge's eldestbrother, Morris Gamm, with his 65 year pin.

Bro. Scott T. Sherrick, RW District Deputy 4B,presented Bro. Donald Hasbrouck with his 50-

year pin.

Day Spring Lodge Finishes the Spring with a Bang

Brother Morris Gamm, 104 years young,greets Bro. George Poulos, a youthful 91

years, before the meeting.

WM Bob Behler presents Bro. Morris Gammwith his 65 year pin. Kneeling next to Morris isBro. Jon Behler, Day Springs youngest brotherand son of the Master, raised on June 6.

DeMolays Paul Evangelistavisits Union Lodge No. 5

DeMolay BasketballTournament a Sure Winne

Worshipful MasterTom Burke presenteda donation of $150from the lodge to SMCvangelista to helpsupport DeMolaysupcoming programs,including the 82ndAnnual DeMolayConclave on July 13.

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We welcome our new brothers to the fraternity.Jean-Pierre Bolat .........................................................Compass 9Stephen C. Greenwood ..............................................Compass 9Michael A. Lopez ........................................................Compass 9Jonathan D. Stern .......................................................Compass 9Joshua R. Baldwin ............................................. vening Star 101Patrick M. Kiely ................................................. vening Star 101

Carl A. Murawski .............................................. vening Star 101Michael V. F. Araujo ............................................... Friendship 33Joseph Charette ...................................................... Friendship 33Matthew S. Moskowitz .......................................... Friendship 33Scott K. Abrams .............................................................. Hiram 1Gavian H. Cervantes ...................................................... Hiram 1Nicholas Demayo .......................................................... Hiram 1Robe

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