The Most Excellent Grand High Priest made an Official Visit to Butler Chapter No. 273 on November16th. In attendance were all 5 elected Grand Officers, 2 Past Grand High Priests, 2 District Deputies, and a Regional Instructor! What a great meeting!
Also The MEHP presented Companion Gerald H. Wetzel, PHP with his 50-year Membership Certificate and Pin. Congratulations!
On Saturday, Nov 13, the MEGHP attended a one day degree conferral in Oil City hosted by Occidental Chapter No. 235 and Cyrus Chapter No. 236. The MEGHP conferred the Mark Degree, and the Grand King Conferred the Royal Arch Degree.
At the one day degree conferral the MEGHP presented the new Grand Chapter Veteran’s Recognition Pin to Companion James E. Collins, MEHP of Cyrus No. 236. Thank you for your service!
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The MEGHP presented Comp. Robert E. Saul, PHP of Lafayette Chapter with his Veteran’s Service Pin at the annual Ronald McDonald House dinner held on Saturday, Nov. 13th. Look for more pin presentations in the weeks to follow.
2021 Ronald McDonald House Banquet
The Companions from the 7th, 14th, and 15th Districts met at the Country Cupboard restaurant in Lewisburg on Saturday, November 13 for the annual Ronald McDonald House banquet. This year, the Chapters from these three Districts raised $24,169.00 for the RMD House of Danville! The MEGHP was also present to present a check for $1,000.00 dollars from Grand Chapter. Great job to all involved!
Comp. Keith W. McKeon, DDGHP of District 6 made his official visit to Tamaqua Chapter at their stated meeting on November 3rd. Traveling with Comp. McKeon that evening were the Grand Scribe, M.E. comp. Eric C. Stahley, and MEPGHP Charles L. Klingaman.
Comp. K. Carl Breish was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for serving his Chapter as High Priest during 2020. Presenting the certificate on behalf of the Grand Chapter is DDGHP Keith W. McKeon. Congratulations Companion Carl on a job well done!
Keith McKeon Presented several of the Companions present with their Veterans recognition pin. Thank you to all who served!
Most Excellent Past Grand High Preist Charles L. Klingaman with Grand Scribe Eric C. Stahley also from Tamaqua’s stated meeting on November 3rd.
On November 2nd Peter Townsend DDGHP presented 50-Year Capitular Service Award certificates and pins to brothers and Companions Charles (“Chuck”) A. Lasher of Shekinah RAC #182 and John (“Jack”) W. Lasher, PHP (180) of Lackawanna RAC #185. The presentation was made at Chuck’s home in Dallas, PA and was attended by multiple family members and friends. Companion Chuck, a Marine Corp veteran, also became the first recipient in the 8th Capitular District of the new Grand Chapter Veteran’s Pin. Truly a memorable experience! Congratulations Companions!!!
On September 21, Comp. Kristopher E. Goas, DDGHP of District 21 made his official visit to Jefferson Chapter No. 225. At that meeting, he presented Comp. James D. Oberlin with his 50-year service pin and certificate. Congratulations on this achievement, Comp. Jim!
Pictured from left to right are: Comp. Dale C. Oberleiter, MEHP and Comp. James D. Oberlin, PHP.
On Sept. 18, The Chapters in Capitular District 3 came together to confer the Mark Degree at a stone quarry in Avondale, PA. The District Marked 10 new Mark Master Masons! Congratulations to all who worked to make this Degree a success.
Also at the Sept. 14 meeting of Tyoga Royal Arch Chapter, Companion Cal Wynkoop was presented with his Certificate of Appreciation for serving as High Priest of Tyoga Chapter for 2020. Presenting this Certificate on behalf of Grand Chapter is Companion David J. Loveland, DDGHP. Congratulations Comp. Cal of a successful year!
The Most Excellent Grand High Priest visited Coatesville Royal Arch Chapter No. 267 for their Stated Meeting last night. Thanks to all who came out to make this evening a success!
Keith Erb, DDGHP
Paris D. Alunni, MEPGHP
The Annual Convocation of the PA Council of Deliberation was held this Saturday, July 17 at the Valley of Harrisburg, AASR. Companion Keith Erb, DDGHP of District 14 was appointed to serve as the Deputy’s Representative for the Valley of Williamsport. M.E. Companion Paris D. Alunni, MEPGHP was appointed to serve as the Deputy’s Representative for the Valley of Scranton.
Also at this Convocation, M.E. Companion, Michael W. Klinger, MEGHP and Companion Richard M. Barner, Grand Chaplain, were both awarded the Meritorious Service Award from the Valley of Williamsport.
Congratulations Companions!
Michael W. Klinger, MEGHP
Michael W. Klinger, MEGHP and
Companion Richard M. Barner, Grand Chaplain
Michael W. Klinger, MEGHP
The Degree was conferred by Comp. Peter K. Townsend Jr.
On June 17, Newport Royal Arch Chapter No. 238 had its official visit from Comp. Michael G. Oyler, DDGHP of District 12. He Presented Comp. Jack R. Richard, PHP, with his 50-year Service Emblem. You’d be hard pressed to find a finer man than Jack! He’s an outstanding role model and inspiration for us all.
Eureka Chapter No. 179 and Anthony Wayne Chapter No. 204 Joint Meeting
On June 16, A joint meeting of Eureka Chapter No. 179 and Anthony Wayne Chapter No. 204 was held at the Chapter hall in Waymart. This meeting was also the official visit of the District Deputy to these Chapters.
Left to Right: Comp. Steven R. Arch, MEHP RAC No. 204, Comp. Charles E. Knapp, Jr., GM1stVeil, MP Comp. Gerald B. Cobb, MPGM, Comp. Joshua A. Yorks, PHP, Comp. Peter K. Townsend, Jr., DDGHP, Comp. Chavez A. Lill, MEHP RAC No.179, Comp. David T. Lewis, PDDGHP, Comp. William A. Lienert, PHP, Comp. John P. Zickler, PDDGHP, M.E. Comp. Eric C. Stahley, MEGS. Absent from the picture is Comp. Barry L. Rider, PHP from Berwick Bloomsburg Chapter No. 218.
At his official visit on June 16, Comp. Peter K. Townsend, Jr. DDGHP of District 8, presented Comp. Chavez A. Lill, a PHP and current MEHP of Eureka RAC No. 179, Waymart, PA with his Certificate of appreciation for serving as MEHP in 2020. Congratulations on a job well done!
Jefferson Chapter No. 225
On May 18th, The MEGHP visited Jefferson Chapter No. 225. Pictured here with the members of the Chapter are the Grand King, the MEGHP, and Kris Goas, the DDGHP for District 21.
Occidental Chapter No. 235
On June 14th, The MEGHP visited Occidental Chapter No. 235. The MEGHP conferred the Mark Degree on 18 candidates, one from as far away as York! Pictured here with the candidates and members of the Chapter are, Dick Sullivan, the DDGHP for District 24, the Grand King, and the MEGHP. Congratulations to all the new Mark Master Masons!
