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VALLEY OF CLEVELAND July August September 2016 ISSUE VOL. 8 NO. 3

SCOTTISH RITE NEWS

Sublime Princes Creighton J. Bradler and Dennis J. Elder receive their MSA caps and jewels at the 119th Annual Session of OCD held in Akron, OH on June 3rd and 4th, 2016

Sublime Princes Creighton J. Bradler (on the left next to his lady, Winnie) and Dennis J. Elder (beside his lady, Elinor) received their MSA caps and jewels at the 119th Annual Session of the Ohio Council of Deliberation held in Akron, OH on Friday, June 3, 2016, following the annual banquet. Congratulations Creighton and Denny!

At the Session’s business meeting held Saturday, June 4, 2016, it was announced that the 2017 recipients of the MSA from the Valley of Cleveland are: Sublime Princes Howard Lev and Jerome J. Jacobson. Howard has served as Master of Ceremonies in the 14th Degree for years, and Jerry has taken the part of Urban in the 31st Degree for almost thirty years. They will receive their Caps and Jewels at the 120th Annual Session of OCD in Dayton on June 3, 2016. As this will be our first “one day” OCD, more details will follow as they become available. If you should see any of these gentlemen, make sure to congratulate them for receiving this distinguished award.

Proposed By Law Change

A change was proposed to our By Laws and read for the first time at our April 4, 2016 Stated Meeting. We are printing the proposed change in this edition of the Scottish Rite News, and we will vote on this proposed change at our Stated Meeting on November 7, 2016. Should this change pass, it will effectively raise our Initiation Fee from $100.00 to $150.00,and will go into effect on January 1, 2017.

Section 1 - Fees and Dues (as it currently reads)

Section 1. The Fees for the Degrees conferred in these bodies shall be as follows: The Lodge of Perfection, $30.00; Council of Princes of Jerusalem, $20.00; Chapter of Rose Croix, $20.00; and the Consistory, $30.00 making a total of $100.00 for all the Bodies. The petition must be accompanied by the fee in full for the Degrees applied for, unless the Board shall provide for a deferred payment plan.

To be amended as follows:

Section 1 - Fees and Dues (as it will read if amended)

Section 1. The Fees for the Degrees conferred in these bodies shall be as follows: The Lodge of Perfection, $40.00; Council of Princes of Jerusalem, $35.00; Chapter of Rose Croix, $35.00 and the Consistory, $40.00 making a total of $150.00 for all the Bodies. The petition must be accompanied by the fee in full for the Degrees applied for, unless the Board shall provide for a deferred payment plan.

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Presiding Officers

Ill. Ross R. Black, II, 33° Thrice Potent Master

Eliadah Lodge of Perfection

Johnny F. Manis, 32° Sovereign Prince

Bahurim Council Princes of Jerusalem

Robert D. Berteau, 32° Most Wise Master

Ariel Chapter Rose Croix

David R. Hildebrandt, 32° Commander-in-Chief Lake Erie Consistory

July August September 2016

Issue Vol. 8 No. 3

Board of Trustees

Ill. Jeffrey J. Black, 33° Chairman

Theodore D. Cutts, 33° Elect Vice Chairman

Thomas E. Lindsey, 32° Treasurer

Ill. Alan W. Jones, 33° Secretary

Ill. Robert J. Homoly, Jr., 33° Ill. Edwin A. Strauss, Jr., 33°

John E. Kohler, 32° And the Presiding Officers

Deputy’s Representative

Ill. Bradford A. Goebel, 33°

The Scottish Rite News is now edited and published by the Secretary, Ill. Alan W. Jones, 33°, from the Valley Office.

Cleveland Masonic and Performance Arts Center 3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Phone: 216-432-2370 Fax: 216-391-3159 Email: secretary@aasrcleveland.org

It is the policy of the Valley of Cleveland to ensure that all programs of the Valley are made available to our members and guests. All rooms are now handicap accessible as are main lobby restrooms. If you have a special need while attending a Valley program, please call the Valley office, and every effort will be made to accommodate you.

Providing programs that emphasize: inspiration,

convenience and enjoyment.

Society News

Ashtabula: The Ashtabula Society will hold breakfast meetings starting at 8:00 am: on July 9, 2016, at the Pasta Oven in Rock Creek; on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Mary’s Diner; and on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Harts Grove Masonic Temple. Finally, our Annual Steak Fry will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 starting at 3:00 pm (dinner at 4:00 pm) at Rome Fire Department, 3162 US Highway 6, Rome, OH, We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.

Cuyahoga: The next meeting of the Cuyahoga Society will be on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 6:30 pm at 3615 Euclid. We are planning a dinner and a speaker. We hope you will be able to attend.

Lake/Geauga: The Lake/Geauga Society will hold its Annual Steak Fry on Saturday, September 24, 2016, starting at 5:30 pm at the Painesville Masonic Temple. We hope to see you there.

Lorain: The next meeting of the Lorain Society will be on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at the Lorain Temple on Pearl Road when we will hold our Annual Meeting. All Lorain Society Meetings begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We hope you can attend our Annual Meeting. Have a good summer!

Medina: The next meeting of the Medina Society will be at Canal Park on July 16, 2016 as we attend the Rubber Ducks game. The $25.00 price includes an all you can eat picnic in “Fowl Territory” starting at 6:00 pm and a ticket to the game starting at 7:05 pm. We hope you will be able to join us.

Hospitaler's Report

The list of Members still battling medical issues would include: Ill. Joseph R. Bako and Sublime Princes Henry Mack, MS, Jerry J. Brove, and S. Thomas Repp, II, all of whom have either spent time recently in the hospital or are recovering from recent hospital stays. Please keep these Members in your prayers.

In Memoriam

The Valley was notified during the second quarter of 2016 that the following members had been called by the Grand Architect of the Universe. May they rest in peace: Robert L. Abbott, Jack R. Ahlstrom, Gerald T. Borac, Otis W. Bryant, Andre B. Buehler, James S. Carnes, Raymond M. Clossin Jr., Louis W. Conrad, Harold K. Couch, Glenn A. Davison, Titus H. Drake Jr., Norman W. Dunzweiler, Edward E. Eiborg, MS, Loren D. Eichwald, Thurmond R. Fugate, Alvin B. Glatthar, Bruce E. Goe, Stuart F. Gordon , John T. Grasse, Henry A. Hausmann, Thomas P. Herbell, Willard C. Hosic, Ronald D. Johnson, Robert G. Jones, Frank A. Kasper, Kenneth W. Kocar, John A. Kosman, Arthur R. Laudenslager, Troy E. Lee, George E. Legeza , Walter Legge Jr., Dewey H. Limpert, Raymond A. Luhta Sr., Jesse A. McCready, MS, John B. McNeill, Donald D. Miller, Luther C. Miller, Hugh H. Nicholl, Fred M. Priest, Donald M. Rebar, Lyle B. Reichert, A. J. Rose, John M. Schneider, Edward A. Seeds, Donald G. Sharp Jr., Edward E. Smith, Robert H. Timson, Paul L. Vasiloff , Carl R. Van Gorder, Donald G. Vickers, Richard P. Wilson, Norman A. Zamecnik.

“Reflections” By: Ill. Jeffrey J. Black, 33°

I sincerely hope you and your families will have a happy and safe 4th of July, as well as an enjoyable summer season.

This spring, we held both inside and outside Clean-up Days. We worked inside in March, and despite poor weather, we held the outside day on May 14, 2016. I wanted to extend a special “Thanks” to all the members who braved the weather that day to help keep our facility clean and attractive.

Congratulations to our newest MSA’s Sublime Princes Creighton J. Bradler and Dennis J. Elder, who received their caps and jewels in Akron on June 3, 2016. Congratulations are also in order to Sublime Princes Howard Lev and Jerome S. Jacobson who were elected to receive the MSA in 2017 at the 120th Session of OCD in Dayton.

Due to the RNC convention here in July, and based on the predictions of traffic and events surrounding the RNC, the Learning Center Graduation and Valley Scholarship Presentations has been moved from its traditional third Thursday in July to the last Thursday in June. We hope you will be able to attend as we graduate our Learning Center students and present almost $38,000 in academic scholarships.

Finally, I want to remind everyone that as usual, the Valley will be “dark” in July and August, and our next Stated Meeting (due to Labor Day) is on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the DeMolay Room. Below are additional Valley events for the summer:

Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 8:00 am: 26th Annual Golf Classic – Pleasant Hill Golf Course, Chardon, OH (coupon page 7);

Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 8:00 am: the Ashtabula Society breakfast (Pasta Oven);

Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm: Medina Society Rubber Ducks Game (Canal Park – cost $25.00 per person);

Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm: the Ashtabula Society will hold its Annual Steak Fry at the Rome Fire Department;

Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 8:00 am: Ashtabula Society Breakfast (Mary’s Diner);

Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:00 am: Ashtabula Society Breakfast (Harts Grove Temple);

Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm: Cuyahoga Society Meeting (DeMolay Room)

Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm: Four Coordinate Bodies Meeting and 31° DVD (DeMolay Room)

Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 am: Learning Center Walk at W.R.M.C.

Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 5:30 pm: the Lake/Geauga Society’s Annual Steak Fry (Painesville Temple).

Membership By: Ill. Edwin A. Strauss, Jr., 33°

In the world, men know Masonry only through the lives of individual Masons. So how are you doing? Are you giving the right impression to those that you come in contact with on a daily basis? Are you setting a proper example yourself, that those around you might like you and be a part of your life? We all deal with other people on a daily basis in life. If you are giving off good impressions then others might want to emulate you. This all leads to communication and exchange of thoughts between people.

You might state: “I am a Mason and proud to be one!” You can tell them the influence that it has been in your life and the wonderful friendships that you have made. Tell them about the wonderful things that you have done and enjoyed because of Freemasonry. It is pretty simple when you think about it. I have enjoyed my Masonic journey since 1967 and have no regrets at all. Membership should be the number one goal for each and every one of us. Our future and the future of our beloved fraternity rest upon it. If we do nothing about it then it shall go away and what a sin would that be.

Our Lodges need new members and the Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland can use new members. Don't leave this most important task for "the other guy" to handle. We all need to do our part! Our Lodges and the Valley will be taking our summer break soon but you my dear Brethren, will be out and about and meeting new people on a daily basis. Set the proper example and lead them to our beloved fraternity.

Eliadah Lodge of Perfection Ill. Dr. Ross R. Black, II, 33°

Thrice Potent Master

Born: 1948 in Cleveland, OH

Family: married Linda Rhodes in 1970; two children

Education: B.S. - Muskingum College M.D. - Ohio State University Medical School

Professional: Retired Physician Masonic: Mt. Akra Lodge #680, PM 1999, and 2000; Member Dayton Lodge #47; Cuyahoga Falls Chapter #228 RAM, PHP 2008 – currently serving Grand Chapter as Grand Captain of the Host; Cuyahoga Falls Council #144 R & SM; Cuyahoga Falls Commandery #83; AASR Valley of Cleveland, 1994 – coronated a 33rd Degree Mason in Washington DC in 2013.

Ross and Linda reside in Akron, OH

Bahurim Council Princes of Jerusalem Johnny F. Manis, 32°

Sovereign Prince

Born: 1953 in Newport, TN

Family: divorced; three children (two living)

Education: Graduate of West Technical High School

Professional: retired plant supervisor

Masonic: Solon Lodge #757, PM; Chagrin Falls Chapter #152 RAM, PHP, PDDGHP; Windemere Council #113 R & SM, PIM; Oriental Commandery #12, PEC; KYCH, AASR Valley of Cleveland, 1993, also a member of AMD Council #53; York Rite College #13 and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #442 Johnny resides in Garretsville, OH

Lake Erie Consistory David R. Hildebrandt, 32°

Commander-in-Chief

Born: 1957 in Medina, OH

Family: married Julie Hogrefe in 1977; two children Education: Keystone High School, Lorain County JVS

Professional: Retired autoworker

Masonic: Lagrange Lodge #399, PM 2007; PDEO, PDDGM for 22nd District; Oberlin Chapter #219 RAM; Elyria Council #86 R &SM; Elyria Commandery #60; AASR Valley of Cleveland 1991; Valley Stage Manager, 2014

Dave and Julie reside in Amherst, OH

Open Installation of Valley Officers Held on May 2, 2016

The Valley of Cleveland held its Annual Installation of Officers on May 2, 2016 in the DeMolay Room, which was open to ladies and invited guests. Ill. Bradford A. Goebel, 33°, our Deputy’s Representative, was the Convening Officer and opened the ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. Ill. Merlyn E. Meredith, 33° served as Installing Officer with Ill. Robert J. Homoly, Jr., 33°, Ill. John H. Youngblood., 33° and Ill. Roger Lynch, 33° as Installing Chaplain, Installing Secretary and Installing Marshal respectively. Three new Presiding Officers were installed and there were also three new appointments: one to each officer line.

The new appointees are: Sublime Princes Earl Haywood Bey, III (Captain of the Guard, Eliadah Lodge of Perfection), Scott D. Clark (Master of Entrances, Bahurim Council), and Brad J. Smith (Captain of the Guard, Lake Erie Consistory). In addition, Sublime Prince Virgil D. Tent was appointed to Lake Erie Consistory as Standard Bearer and the Consistory is still looking for someone to serve as Flag Bearer. Congratulations to all the newly installed officers!

Valley Holds Awards Night on June 6, 2016

On Monday, June 6, 2016, the Valley of Cleveland held its annual Awards Night, presenting Membership Medallions and Rewards as well as the 50, 60, 65 and 70 Year Service Awards.

With no Four Coordinate Bodies Meeting prior to the event, members, ladies and guests were invited in at 7:00 pm to witness the presentations. First the Membership Medallions and Rewards were presented, with Sublime Prince G. Eric Mample receiving one year’s dues for free by signing four petitions on the first line in 2016. Congratulations Eric! Next, our Chairman of the Board presented the service awards. We were fortunate to have three of our 50 Year recipients present, as well as Ill. Bro. Merlyn E. Meredith, 33° who was in attendance to receive his 60 Year Service Award.

Each member receiving an award, was encouraged to have their family members stand with them for the presentations, and upon receiving their award each member was given a chance to speak to the group regarding their lengthy Masonic histories.

We were also intending to present the Mummer of the Year award for 2015, as well as a beautiful plaque informing one of our recently retired, long serving committee chairman “Emeritus” Status, but both brothers were unable to attend. We now plan to present these awards either at a Society Meeting or another upcoming Valley event.

Valley Holds First All DVD Day

In an attempt to “think outside of the box”, and in keeping with ICE (providing programs that emphasize Inspiration, Convenience and Enjoyment, the Valley hosted its first ever All DVD Day on April 9, 2016.

The event was very well attended with over 50 members and several candidates there to witness the Degrees. Dress for the event was casual, and the Valley provided popcorn, pop and coffee. We witnessed the 4°, 6°, 12° and 24° ending at 4:00 pm, at which time we traveled to Slyman’s Tavern in Independence. At Slyman’s we had reserved a private room in advance for food and beverages.

Although the Valley is capable of performing all of these Degrees “live”, it was interesting to see our Degrees in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. While we have no plans to make a DVD day a regular event, we will continue to utilize these recordings as in the past, by showing one or two at our Reunions to help conserve time.

Valley Holds First Shooting Range Day

The Valley of Cleveland held its first Shooting Range Day on Saturday, June 12, 2016 at the A & A Shooting and Hunting Club, 12006 Fenstermaker Road, Nelson Twp, OH. The Valley had sole use of a 300 yard outdoor range from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The range permits the shooting of all hand guns and long guns under 50 caliber. During the course of the day, between thirty and forty members, their ladies and guests attended. The cost was $5.00/person and everyone had to provide their own targets and ammunition. Special thanks to Ill. Bro. Robert J. Homoly, Jr., 33° and Sublime Prince Johnny F. Manis who made all the arrangements for the day. Johnny also donated all the food (enough hot dogs and hamburgers to feed an army) and Bob served as Range Master, insuring the most important need of the day; safety. All the attendees enjoyed themselves, and we will plan another range day in the future.

We are still accepting tax deductible donations to the Valley of Cleveland Foundation

Foundation to help maintain and support our

Sights and Scenes……...

2016 Membership Medallion and Membership Rewards recipients Presiding Officers and new Scottish Rite Masons at the All DVD Day

50 Year Service Awards presented on June 6, 2016 Ill. Merlyn E. Meredith, 33° with his 60 Year Service Award and his lady, Pat

Valley Shooting Range Day at A & A Shooting and Hunting Club

The range permitted hand guns and long guns under 50 caliber

27th Annual Valley Golf Classic Four Man Scramble Shot Gun Start

Pleasant Hill Golf Course 13461 Aquilla Road, Chardon, OH 44024

PH #: 440-285-2428 Saturday July 9, 2016 – registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am, shotgun start at

8:30 am. Steak dinner at 1:00 pm. ($25.00 for dinner only.)

CHECK ONE My Foursome: ____FOURSOME ________________ ____PLEASE PAIR ________________ ME WITH ________________ OTHERS ______________

Enclosed is $________for_______reservations at $75.00 each for the Valley Golf Classic at Pleasant Hill Golf Course

NAME____________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________ CITY___________________STATE____ZIP_____________ PHONE___________________________________________

Please make checks payable to AASR Valley of Cleveland and mail to:

3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS JULY 5, 2016

PLEASE CALL 216-432-2370 WITH QUESTIONS

2016 “Ethnic” Dinner Features Polish Cuisine

The 2016 “Ethnic” Dinner has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 starting at 4:00 pm at Sokolowski's University Inn, 1201 University Road, Cleveland, OH 44113 info@sokolowskis.com. The “University Inn” as many of us know Sokolowski’s is in fact the oldest family owned and operated restaurant in the city, specializing in Polish and Eastern European cuisine.

As of this writing, all of the details have not been finalized. But the date and time are firm and you will find further details in upcoming editions of the “Reflections”, as well as a coupon in the next edition of the Scottish Rite News. Please save the date and join us in a culinary trip to Poland and Eastern Europe.

27th Annual Golf Classic

YES I would like to be a Valley Hole Sponsor ($50.00). Please list in the "News” as follows:

NAME (or BUSINESS)__________________________

MAIL TO: AASR HOLE SPONSOR 3615 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

PLEASE CALL 216-432-2370 WITH QUESTIONS DEADLINE FOR PRINTING IN THE NEWS 9/15/16

New Venue for the 2016 Learning Center Walk

As many of you are aware, the Cleveland Masonic Learning Center has held a walk event every year as one of its primary fund raisers for the year. The event has grown in size and scope over the years, and it is now our single largest annual fundraiser, often including the Shrine Band as well as the current Miss Ohio. The vast majority of these events were held at the Cleveland Metroparks at the pavilion on Nagy Road near the Cleveland Zoo. Unfortunately, this year, that facility was not available for us to rent on our usual date.

Therefore, the 2016 Cleveland Masonic Learning Center Walk will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, OH with registration starting at 10:00 am., and “step off” at 11:00 am. Currently, we are planning to hold registration in the back of WRMC near the parking deck, but as the event has always been “rain or shine”, we are working on an alternate location at WRMC in the event of inclement weather. Signs will be posted on the day of the event.

We hope you will plan to attend this year’s walk, to help us raise the funds necessary to help dyslexic children. Any additional information will be published in upcoming editions of the Valley’s “Reflections”.

Learning Center Hole Sponsor for the 27th Golf Classic

YES I would like to be a Learning Center Hole Sponsor ($100.00). All

donations to our Learning Center are tax deductible.

NAME (or BUSINESS)_____________________________

Make checks payable and mail to:

Cleveland Masonic Learning Center Learning Center-HOLE SPONSOR

3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115

PLEASE CALL 216-432-2370 WITH QUESTIONS

Calendar of Events

JULY 7/4/16 Holiday (building closed) 7/5/16 Board of Trustees Meeting 7/9/16 Golf Outing (Chardon) 7/9/16 Ashtabula Society Breakfast (Pasta Oven) 7/16/16 Medina Society Ducks Game (Canal Park) 7/24/16 Ashtabula Society Steak Fry (Rome Fire Dept.)

AUGUST 8/1/16 Board of Trustees Meeting 8/6/16 Ashtabula Society Breakfast (Mary’s Diner) 8/19/16 Secty/DR/Actives (Lexington 8/20/16 Secty/DR/Actives (Lexington

SEPTEMBER 9/3/16 Ashtabula Society Breakfast (Harts Grove) 9/5/16 Holiday (building closed) 9/8/16 Cuyahoga Society (3615) 9/12/16 Board of Trustees Meeting 9/12/16 Four Coordinate Bodies (DeMolay Room) 9/12/16 31° DVD (DeMolay) 9/17/16 Learning Center Walk (WRMC) 9/24/16 Lake/Geauga Steak Fry (Painesville Temple)

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