NY NETNEWS - November Statewide Edition

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November 2013!GRAND MASTERS MESSAGE

TO THE CRAFT................... 1

!TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGETHE WORLD ...................... 6

!SPREADING GEORGEWASHINGTON LIGHTACROSS

THE POND.............. ........... 4

NYNETNEWSPUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY BY THE GRANDLODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE

STATE OF NEW YORK. 2013

November 6, 2013

Grand Masters Message to the Craft

To all Brethren of the Grand Lodge of

the State of New York,November 11th, Veterans Day, is a very

special day for all Americans!

Some of us still remember when the11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth was called Armistice Day to

commemorate the dough boys who

served in World War I. Today, we

remember all who have served our

nation in time of war and peace.

Regretfully, far too many of our

precious young men and women are still

making great personal sacrifices as

members of the military because we are

a nation still at war. I ask you once

again as Masons and as uprightAmericans to proudly fly the flag of our

nation and to say thanks to all of those

who serve and have served our country

in the past.

Just a few weeks later this month,

on November 28th, we will celebrate

Thanksgiving with our families and

loved ones. This year Thanksgiving

coincides with the first Day of

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival ofLights, another joyous family holiday

and a time for remembering.

As Masons, all of these holidays are a

time for reflection and prayer, for we

should be ever mindful of how very

thankful we are for all of the blessing

the Great Architect of the Universe

has given us. We are indeed blessedthat we can gather together in ourhomes in an atmosphere of peace and

tranquility where we can all share the

love and warmth of family.On behalf of Gail and myself and ourfamily, Susan and R:.W:. Bill Thomas,

and the entire elected and appointed

Grand Line ... to you and to those you

love ... may we all enjoy the coming

holidays to the very fullest. And let us

again give thanks that we live "in the

land of the free and the home of thebrave"that has truly been blessed by

our Divine Creator.With warm fraternal regards and bestwishes,James E. SullivanGrand Master


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The Grand Lodge Committee on Youth has announced the Frank M. Totten Essay Contest for this year. This contest is open toany high school senior who is the child or grandchild of a Master Mason or a member of their extended family and whoanticipates entering an accredited college in the fall of 2014. Essays are to be a minimum of 200 words and not to exceed 350words - typed. 1st Prize $1,500, 2nd Prize $1,000, 3rd Prize $750, 4th Prize $500, 5th Prize $350, Sixth Prize $250, 7-10th Prize$100 each.

The topic is "HOW HAS THE INTERNET CHANGED THE WORLD?"

Essays are to be mailed and postmarked no later than January 14, 2014 and mailed to the Chairman of the essay contest:

Mr. Cary Cohn

3604 Anita LaneWantagh, NY 11793

The cover sheet of the essay submission must have your Lodge Secretary's signature and the Lodge seal. The full application canbe found on page 11 of this issue of NY NETNEWS. No name is to be included on the front page of the essay itself.

Any further questions, please contact your Lodge Master or Secretary, orRW Cary Cohn:[email protected]

Brethren,

Tuesday, November 19th we will be holding another Public Relations / Communications Seminar forPR/Communications Liaisons at the Lodge and District levels, as well as Worshipful Masters, Secretaries.

All interested Brothers, Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, members of the Eastern Star, DeMolay,Triangle Girls, etc. are indeed welcome. The evening will begin at 7:30PM.

The seminar will take place at the following venue:

Rockville Centre Masonic Temple,28 Lincoln AveRockville Centre, NY (on Long Island)

Useful handouts will be furnished.

Please RSVP to W:.Bill Cohen,Vice Chairman, Grand Lodge Public Relations Sub-Committee via emailat [email protected].

If you have any further questions, please call Bill Cohen at 516-889-3199.

We hope that you will join us for this very important seminar.

Fraternally,

R:. W:. Ronald J. Steiner ,NY Grand Lodge Communications


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I want to take a moment to welcome the new editor for

the Metropolitan edition of the NY NETNEWS, R:.W:.

Jordan Kaplan.

We will be exploring ways to make sure that a new

edition is released every month. We will need yourassistance to make this possible.

If you have any short articles, district or Lodge news,photos of your Masonic events or original Masonic

artwork from the Metropolitan region, send them via

email to R:.W:. Jordan Kaplan at

[email protected] submissions for theDecember edition should be submitted before November

15th.

Keep your eyes open for the first edition.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Bro. Robert Gore

NY NETNEWS NEEDS

EDITORS!

NY NETNEWS is looking foreditors from across the state. If youwould like to be a part of puttingtogether a monthly newsletter for

your region, please contact usvia e-mail at

[email protected].


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Spreading George WashingtonLight across the pond!

During April 2013 there was

an opportunity to attend aspecial event in London, UK,

for two members of St.

Johns Lodge, No. 1, Ancient

York Masons. It was the

occasion of the Silver

Wedding Anniversarycelebration (25 years) of the

Right Honorable Damian

Green, MP and his beautifullady Alicia Collinson who is

a barrister at HarcourtChambers, Temple

London. This was to take

place on the historic Houses

of Parliament River Thames

Terrace, on an evening

following a regular session of

the House of Commons, a

regular working day for the

Minister of State for Policeand Criminal Justice before

he and wife celebrated with

family and friends.

Parliamentary Members are

sometimes bestowed

honorific titles, Right

Honorable being given to an

MP receiving Ministerial

rank and given the privilege

of being addressed as Right

Honorable for the distinction

of their service, and/or rankof office achieved, which isperhaps the basis from which

our Masonic Titles have

evolved over the past 200

years, the Most Honorable

being a Marquis member of

the House of Lords.

Following the nowmandatory security checks

that we are all use to aroundthe world, we were allowed

into the Magnificent Palace

of Westminster, the site of a

Royal Palace first in 1016,

but is now where the

Government of the UKmeets and conducts

Parliamentary business. It

was like being in a living

museum walking past thegorgeous tapestries and

paintings on the walls, some

dating back hundreds of

years. Piers Vaughan is

shown in front of such a

painting.

During the event JasonSheridan braved the cold

British weather to be on the

historic terrace, which hashad Politicians and their

guests strolling up and down

over the Centuries, but the

difference now is the London

Eye tourist attraction in the

near distance.

The Right Honorable

Damian Green MP waspresented a special miniature

replica of the George

Washington Inaugural Bible,from his Oxford University

friend the Master of St.

John's Lodge No. 1, State of

New York, Very Worshipful

Piers A. Vaughan, to

promote the historic link the

craft has with theInauguration of Presidentand Brother George

Washington in the homeland

of George Washingtonsancestors. He kindly signed

a second copy for the Lodge

archives to be placed

amongst others signed byHRH Prince of Wales 1918,

President Eisenhower,

President Carter, President

George H.W. Bush.

I was able to meet a lifetimepolitical icon of mine during

the event, as the Right

Honorable VirginiaBottomley, the Baroness of

Nettlestone had stopped byto wish the happy couple

well. Ms. Bottomley had

emerged under Margaret

Thatchers government, and

later became a Minister of a

number of government

departments in the UK beinghonored with her years of

hard work in British Politicswith a seat in the House of

Lords. I was able to chat

with her about the inspirationshe provided to me and many

people my age growing up,

and that had been one of the

motivators of my success in

my career in New York and

the happiness I have found,

especially with my Masonic

activities. She even allowed

me to have a photographwith her and Piers Vaughan

who clearly looks surprisedthat a peer of the House of

Lords agreed to pose for a

photo with me.

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Never to miss an opportunity, Piers Vaughan also beingGrand King of Royal Arch Masons visited Holborn

Borough Council Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 3272,

meeting at the United Grand Lodge of England

Freemasons Hall. Some of the members had travelled

200 miles to participate in the meetings and would return

home that evening via rail, showing the length of

cabletows in the UK being very long indeed! It was very

beneficial for 2 New York Masons to see the conferral of

this Degree, even if the British accents were hard for us to

understand at times.

Ian Kaufman (Munn Lodge No. 203, 2nd Manhattan)

Mickel Kaufman (Munn Lodge No. 203, 2nd Manhattan)

Karl Schwarznegger (Cobleskill Lodge No. 394, Otsego-Schoharie)

John Ruehlman (Johnson City-Unity, No. 970, Broome-Chenango)

Chanok Kunjara (Munn Lodge No. 203, 2nd Manhattan)

Pictured (Left to Right)

Six members of the Freemason Cycling Club (FCC) set out to do charitable work in the 2013 MS Bike

Ride. On October 6, 2013, these six members representing 4 lodges raised $2,216 for the National MSSociety, NYC - SNY Chapter. The Freemasons Cycling Club is comprised entirely of Freemasons whoshare a passion for cycling. They are also passionate about swimming, running, triathlons and almostanything that gets them physically in shape.

The FCC formed in 2010 and has raised a total of $13,025 for various charitable organizations. In 2013the FCC raised its largest amount in a single year by topping their charitable efforts at $3,591. Theirefforts have taken them races around the world including the Indiana Tour de Cure and the CareVan AntiPoverty Ride in Albury NSW (Australia).

Follow the team as they continue to race for charity by visiting: http://www.freemasoncc.com.


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!"#$%&$' )$ *+,Change The WorldWe often say that we want to leave theworld a better place for our children and

grandchildren. That is why so many of

us give to charitable causes, invest our

time and effort in our communities and

work so hard our entire lives to leave

something for the next generation. I

have a three-year-old son and I hopethat when he reaches my age the world

will be a much healthier place. I dream

that someday, if he needs a replacement

organ, one can be made available, if he

needs a special medication one can befound. I also foresee that one day we

can better delineate through genetic

analysis the factor that predispose to

disease so that his doctors can intervene

to prevent the disease for taking hold.

Together we can change the face ofmedicine. By investing your charitable

dollars in research conducted the

Cardiac Research Institute at Masonic

Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL)you can take part in leaving the world a

better place. Your support of our lifesaving medical research not only

benefits your own health but will

benefit the lives and well-being of every

generation to follow.

Scientists in our Organ and TissueBioengineering Program at the MMRL

are working on research aimed at

generating replacement

organs. Imagine being able to go toyour doctor, give a blood sample or skin

sample, and come back 6-8 weeks later

to have an organ that is a genetic match

ready for transplantation into your

body. We are several years away from

achieving this goal, but it success

hinges on the support of individualssuch as you.

The Stem Cell Center and its Director,

Michael X. Jesudoss, Ph.D. are

currently using skin samples to createheart cells. These cells will be used

for safety pharmacology to assess the

safety of new drugs, for regenerative

therapy to restore function to injured

and failing hearts as well as to create

human models of disease, which could

then be used to develop patient specifictreatments. Molecular geneticist at the

MMRL are examining the genetic

predisposition to disease by sequencing

the DNA of individuals with heartdisease. Charles Antzelevitch, Ph.D.,

Executive Director and Director ofResearch at the MMRL, believes that

this type of genetic research will

ultimately guide us to the root cause of

disease, thus enabling scientists at our

institute and elsewhere to develop

innovative treatments and cures. TheMMRL is one of the top genetic

screening centers in the world devoted

to understanding the cause of irregular

heartbeats. Doctors from all over theworld send blood samples to us so that

we can help them diagnose and treat

their patients.

As look back at our achievements of

2013 and chart our course for 2014 and

beyond, it is clear that we have much tolook forward to in the way of medical

advances. However, reductions in

Federal support are wreaking havoc on

the biomedical research community and

it is up to private and corporate donorsto help carry the torch of medical

discovery. If you are already directing

your charitable dollars towards the

MMRL, we thank you from the bottom

of our hearts. If you are considering it,

please contact us so that we can show

you what your support canaccomplish. We are proud that 84 cents

of every dollar goes directly into the

research and that our institute has

earned a four star rating, the highestavailable, form Charity

Navigator. Exciting discoveries are onthe horizon and with your help, I am

confident that we can bring them within

reach. I look forward to a healthier

future for my son as a result of the

research conducted at the MMRL and

hope that you can help us achieve abetter tomorrow for your loved ones and

for all of humanity.

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By Thomas A. Barbour,

Chairman NY Masonic Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Program

Currently, only 22 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 are registered organ donors, compared to thenational 45 percent average. Only two states, New Hampshire and Texas, have lower percentages.

Laurens Law was created to increase the amount of registered organ donors in the state.

New Yorks Organ Donor Network reports over 10,000 New Yorkers are currently waiting for a life-savingorgan. On average, someone dies every 16 hours waiting for an organ.

Lauren Shields, the laws namesake from Rockland County, almost died at the age of nine waiting for a hearttransplant. Now, 13, she has become a public figure working for organ donation in the state.

The NY Masonic Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Program is also working toward improving the State'sdonor participation by speaking to Masonic and other groups to explain the need for donors and to answerrelated questions.

A law started October 3 that makes answering the organ-donor questionon New York license forms mandatory, aiming to create more organdonors.

Anyone who applies for a state drivers license or learners permit willnow have to answer the question whether they wish to be added to theDonate Life Registry. Alternatively, applicants may choose a skip thisquestion, option.

Editors note: If you would like to learn more about becoming an organ donor, please visit:

http://www.donatelifeny.org/

Queens Masonic Coat DriveThe Queens Masonic Association is participating in the New York CaresCoat Drive. They will be accepting your old Warm Winter Coats untilDecember 31

st.

If you have any old coats you would like to donate, please contactRichard Schulz at (718) 381-8925.


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Our Deputy Grand Master joined the RainbGirls of W. Mark Sexson Assembly #15

recently on the occasion of their annualinstallation. RW William J. Thomas notedthat this Assembly is among the largest in th

Metro New York area, and even accepted apetition for membership at thisinstallation. Our Youth programs are amo

our most valuable investments for the futurecommented Brother Thomas, and I would

hope that we may plant seeds for additionalAssemblies and Chapters around the

State. Please contact Brother Thomas if yoare able to work, or if you know of a youthwho should be a member of one of our

groups: [email protected].

RW William J. Thomas visited RegalCourt #1, Order of the Amaranthrecently. Our Deputy Grand Master

commented upon the enthusiasm and fine

ritual work of the Chapter. Membership

in the Order is limited to Master Masonsand their female family members; and

most of Regal Courts members are from

the Glorious Fourth Manhattan District,GLNY.

DGM visit with Wiley Hall residents on

the Utica campus.Left to right, all Brothers

Steve Abramson (Munn Lodge)Harold Rieben (Amicable Lodge)RW Boll Thomas, DGMChuck McMains (Cornerstone Lodge)

George Emmons, Deputy Grand Marshal

Clyde Marzagalli (Heritage Lodge)


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Brother Richard Frenza, 32degree and Brother Illustrious Steven

S. 33degree present a donation to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund.

R.W. Joseph Entler, D.D.G.M. addressing the Brethren ofBethpage/Hicksville Lodge No. 975.

Pictures Wanted!

NY NETNEWS wants

pictures from your latestLodge events. We will be

highlighting pictures from

around the state and need

your help!

Please email photos to us

via e-mail at

[email protected].

Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir KnightKenneth Sussman of the State of New York(center); the Most Worshipful James E.Sullivan, Grand Master of Masons in the Stateof New York (right); and the Most EminentGrand Master David D, Goodwin, of KnightsTemplar of the United States.


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Because I am a Freemason

I believe thatfreedom of religion is an inalienable human right and toleranceanindispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my Lodge with Brothers of all faiths,and respect their beliefs as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in allaspects of my life.

I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problemsof humanity; therefore, I will bring my questions and my ideas to my Lodge, and strive to advancethe growth of my mind alongside my Brothers.

I know that the rich tradition of Freemasonryand its framework of Ritualareimportant platforms for growth and learning; therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to

improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools,atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same.

I know that charityis the distinguishing human virtue, and thatpersonal communityserviceis the best demonstration of ones commitment to humanity; I acknowledge that wordswithout deeds are meaningless, and I vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to thecommunity, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love.

I know that my obligation to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partly fulfilledin mypatriotism: love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms andopportunities it symbolizes.

I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others;I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, and servethe Brothers of my Lodge to the best of my ability.

I know thatfriendship, fidelity and familyare the foundations of a well-lived life;I therefore vow to be a faithful friend to my Brothers, as I expect my Lodge to respect my personalobligations, and to treat my family as though my family were their own.

I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry -- the value of personal integrity andthe sanctity of ones word-- is a lesson for all people in all times; I therefore vow to be a manof my word.

I know thatMasonrys power is best exercised when its Light is sharedwiththe world at large; I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my Lodge, in order that my growthmight be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, onthe path to building a more perfect temple.

Because I am a Freemason,these values and aspirations are guideposts for my progress through life.

Masonic Compact


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GRAND LODGE

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONSOF THE

STATE OF NEW YORK

COMMITTEE ON YOUTH

R:.W:. CARY S. COHN 3604 ANITA LANE

Chairman WANTAGH, NY 11793-2602

(516) 781-1157

The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award is a national recognition approved by the Boy Scouts of

America and promoted by the Grand Lodges of Masons in the United States. It may be presented to any Master

Mason who has made significant contributions to youth through Scouting. The purpose of the award is to

recognize the recipients outstanding service to youth through the Boy Scouts of America. This award is

presented to a member of the Masonic Fraternity who: Is currently a registered Scouter and has displayed

outstanding dedication to the Scouting program. Work accomplishment and dedication, rather than a specificnumber of years in Scouting, should be the criteria for this award.

The award consists of a certificate endorsed by the Grand Master of New York and a Boy Scouts of America

approved Masonic neck medallion and knot patch to be worn with a Scout uniform.

The Grand Lodges of Masons in the United States invite their members to recommend a contemporary for the

award. In the petition for this recognition, the nominator must submit the candidates full name, mailing

address and an attached page(s) explaining the candidates qualification for the award. The petition is then

reviewed by the Master of the candidates Lodge, and if found to be qualified, the petition is authorized and

forwarded to the Lodges District Deputy Grand Master. The District Deputy then submits the petition to thelocal Boy Scout Council for approval and verification that the candidate is registered in Scouting. Once

approved and verified by the local Boy Scout Council, the District Deputy will forward the petition to Cary

Cohn, 3604 Anita Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793.

The cost of the award kit is $35.00, which is borne by the candidates Lodge. Checks should be made payable

to the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Pennsylvania and submitted with petition by the District Deputy to Cary Cohn

who will then forward all petitions, attached information and checks to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, for

the recognition kit that will be sent to Cary Cohn who will then forward it on, after having the New York Grand

Master sign the certificate, along with the seal of the Grand Lodge of New York affixed. The Grand Lodge of

Pennsylvania will forward the information on awardees to the Boy Scouts of America, Relationships Division,

Irving, TX. Please allow 6-8 weeks in your planning for any public event.

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Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

STEP I NOMINATION

To the Master of ___________________________________________________________________________________.

LodgeName Lodge Number City and State

I, the undersigned, respectfully nominate Bro. ___________________________________________________, residing at

First Name M.I. Last Name

_________________________________________________________________________, as a candidate for the DanielStreet Address City State Zip Code

Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award, based on his service to Scouting as described on the attached page(s).

Fraternally, ___________________________________________________ _________________

Signature of Nominator Date

Bro. _______________________________________,________________________________________,______________

Print Name in Full Lodge Name Lodge Number

______________________________________________________________________________.

Street Address City State Zip Code

STEP II SCOUTER SERVICE VERIFICATION

I concur with the above recommendation and certify that the candidate is registered in Scouting.

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Signature of Scout Executive, or designate Print Name & Title

_______________________________________________________ ____________, BSA ____________________

Council Name Council Number Date

STEP III MASONIC SERVICE VERIFICATION

To the Grand Lodge of _____________________________________________________________________________:Candidates Masonic Jurisdiction

As Worshipful Master, I confirm that Bro. _______________________________________ is a Mason in good standing:

Candidates Name

Fraternally, _________________________________________________________ __________________

Signature of the Master Date

Bro. _______________________________________ W.M., _______________________________ _______________.

Print Name In Full Lodge Name Lodge Number

_____________________________________________________________________________________________.


STEP IV GRAND LODGE APPROVAL

__________________________________________ __________________________________ _________________

Signature of Grand Lodge Official Print Name & Title Date

*_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Mail completed form with $35.00 checkMade out to G.L. of Pennsylvania to: Cary Cohn, 3604 Anita Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793

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THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD

The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award that the Boy Scouts of America can bestow upon a young

man. The Eagle Scout badge carries great prestige. It is awarded to those who are physically fit,mentally awake and morally straight; to those scouts who are self-reliant, who accept responsibility

and leadership in the troop, who give service to their homes, churches, schools and communities, andwho are good outdoors-men. Besides the requirement of earning various merit badges, which signify

fields of study, the Eagle Scout must perform an Eagle service project that requires planning,development and leadership and is helpful to his school, religious institution or community. The scout

must then appear before a Board of Review to be evaluated. Because the Eagle Scout Award isNationally recognized, the scouts application must be submitted and approved by the National

Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is a fine moment in any young mans life, and the lives of allthose near him, when he receives this cherished badge the recognition of his achievements.

SCOUTING HERITAGE

A Look At 100 Boys That Join Scouting

12 will receive, their first time religious contact

5 will earn their religious emblem

2 will enter the clergy

18 will develop hobbies which will last a lifetime

8 will enter a career based on Merit Badge work

6 will become C.E.Os

17 will become Scout volunteers

1 will use Scouting skills to save the life of another

person

1 will use Scouting skills to save his own life

28 will continue lifelong hobbies started in Scouting

2 will attain the rank of EAGLE

Research validates for the world something weve known about Eagle Scouts for years. They lead. They vote.

They donate. They volunteer. They work hard and achieve their goals. In short, Eagle Scouts are exceptional

men.

63% of Air Force Academy graduates 85% of FBI agents

68% of West Point graduates 65% of US Congress

70% of Annapolis graduates 85% of Airline Pilots

72% of Rhodes Scholars

26 of the first 29 astronauts were Boy Scouts.

11 of the 12 who walked on the moon were Scouts.

Among the 21 required merit badges to earn the Eagle Scout rank are First Aid, Citizenship in the

Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Environmental

Science, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Camping and Family Life

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EAGLE SCOUTAWARD Todays DateNOMINATION FORM

TheMasonic Eagle Scout Awardrecognizes the dedication of a Scout to the pursuits of Scouting and of his achievement leading to Eagle

Scout. Grand Lodge now offers to those qualified as Eagle Scouts, a special personalized commendation certificate, available for framing

Also included is a personal letter of congratulations from our Grand Master, accompanied with a Boy Scout nationally approved bronzemedallion. The medallion, with the Masonic Square and Compasses with the wordsNew York Masons and Citizenshipemblazoned on it,

most impressive. A period of six to eight weeks must be allowed from the time the Lodge votes to approve the awardto the date of

presentation. The cost of the certificate is $15.00, shipping included, payable to Grand Lodge, NYS. This form or similar facsimile must

completed and submitted to:

Grand Lodge Services .18thFloor .71 West 23rdStreet .New York, NY 10010-4149

As it would appear on certificate: Name of recipient (in full)

Date of Court of Honor (MM DD YR) Date of Presentation (MM DD YR)

EAGLE SCOUT TROOP # VENTURE CREW #

City / Town / Village State

* Council Name *Council Number

SCOUT LEADER CONTACT

Street Address

City State Zip Code

-

Home Phone Business Phone

- - - -

Masters Signature

*If unknown, ask scout leader or contact Cary Cohn (516) 781-1157

Lodge Name District Lodge Number

Secretarys Name Secretarys Signature

Address

City / State/ Zip Code Telephone Number

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The Frank M. Totton Essay Contest 2014

The Grand Lodge on Youth is now accepting essays for the 2014Frank M. Totton Essay Contestsponsored by the FifthManhattan Masonic District Endowment Fund, Inc. The deadline is January 13, 2014. Please do not wait until the lastinute to submit your essay.

The topic for the Essay this year: HOW HAS THE INTERNET CHANGED THE WORLD?

Please note: The contest is open to all high school seniors who are sons, daughters and grandchildren or a member of the

extended family of a Master Mason in the State of New Yorkand who anticipate entering an accredited college in the

fall of 2014.

Attention Secretaries: Lodges are allowed more than 1 entry. Feel free to make copies.

Check List: The rules are as follows:1. At least 200 words, no more than 350 words.2. No namemay appear on the front of the essay.3. Double space on one sheetof white paper.4. Must have Secretarys signature and Lodge Seal on form.5. Attach a copy of the form below.6. Must be postmarked no later than January 13, 2014.

Additional forms may be obtained from your District Deputy, Grand Master or Master of your Lodge or use the form below. Noentry will be considered unless this form is complete with Lodges seal and Secretarys signature affixed. This Form must

accompany the essay in the same envelope. Each essay received is given a number in the order that it is received that number andonly that number is affixed to the essay. The essays are then judged. Only the Committee Chairman knows which number

corresponds to which essay. The winner is customarily asked to read the essay at the Grand Masters Ball Monday Evening.

Masonic Sponsors Name:________________________________________________GL No.:__________________

Street Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone No: Res.(_______)_____________________________ Bus. (_______)_______________________________

Entrants Relationship Circle One: Daughter/Granddaughter/Son/Grandson/Stepfather/First Cousin/Brother/Uncle

Sponsors Lodge Name/Number:____________________________________________________________________

District:________________________________________________________________________________________

This form MUST accompanyEssay and be mailed to:Cary Cohn

3604 Anita LaneWantagh, NY 11793

Rev. 9/13

Entrants Name: ____________________________________________________________Age:___________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City/State/ZipCode: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers with Area Codes: A.M. (________) ________________P.M. (__________)_____________

Totton Essay Contest Prizes1 - $1,500 2 - $1000 3 - $7504 - $500 5 - $350 6 - $250

7 to 10 - $100

Secretarys Name:____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________

City/State/ZipCode:___________________________________________

Phone: A.M. (______)_______________P.M.(______)_______________

Secretarys Signature:_________________________________________

LODGE

SEAL


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How to obtain the Masonic Girl Scout Gold Award Certificate

Please fill out, by typing or printing, in black ink.

Submit original to a Masonic Lodge in your area 8 to 10 weeks prior to the date the award will be presented.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________State:_______Zip Code:_________________________

Age:_______Grade:________School:__________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________Parents E-mail:______________________________________________

Troop/Group Number:____________ ___ ___________ Girl Scout Council:_______________________

Troop/Group Advisor:______________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________


Phone:_______________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________

Girl Scout Gold AwardProject Advisor: _______________________ Date of Presentation:_____________

Phone:_________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________

Masonic Information

Grand Lodges full name: ___________________________________________________________________

Lodge Name: _____________________________District:_________________________________________

Lodge No.: ____________________ Secretary Phone Number: __________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________


Worshipful Masters Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________City:________________________________________State:_______Zip Code:_________________________

Lodge Secretarys Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________


Telephone No.:___________________________Email Address:_____________________________________

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Submit Application and Check in the amount of $15.00 shipping included

payable to

Grand Secretarys Office

Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York

71 West 23rd

Street

New York, N.Y. 10010

Attn: Lodge Services 18th

Floor

Telephone number: 212-741-4500 E-mail: [email protected]


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The

General Douglas A. MacArthur*YOUTH AWARD

for

Exemplary service to the

Youth of the State of New York

This very distinguished award is presented to those who have given of themselves, that ultimate goal in life,

serving our youth. The following facts may be used as a guide when presenting this award.

General MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 26, 1880.

Was greatly influenced by his father Gen. Arthur MacArthur, also a famous general, who joined the Union

Army at age 17 and fought in the Civil War. Won the Congressional Medal of Honor at Missionary Ridge in the battle

of Chattanooga. Douglas MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1942. This marked the only time the son of a

Medal of Honor winner also won the medal.

Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1903 as the top cadet in his class.After graduating he spent the first year of his career mapping the Philippines.

In 1917, then Colonel MacArthur became Chief of Staff of the famous 42nd Rainbow Division. By 1918 he

rose to the rank of Brigadier General. Here he won fame as a front-line General in France in the battles of Meuse-

Argonne and Saint Mihiel. He was wounded three times, decorated 13 times, and cited for bravery in action seven

times.

MacArthur was Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy in 1919. Was accredited with raising the

academic standards and broadening the academys curriculum.

In 1930, he became a Four Star General, named the Army Chief of Staff, the youngest in U.S. history.

From 1935 to 1941, MacArthur was the military advisor to the Philippines government. He was named Grand

Field Marshall of the Philippines.

In March of 1942, President Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to Australia to become Allied Commander in the

Southwest Pacific. This was done reluctantly of which he spoke many times. Thus he made that famous promise, I

shall return.

Became a Five Star General in 1944, and took command of the American army forces in the Pacific in 1945, and

was his duty to receive the surrender of Japan aboard the battleship Missouri, September 1, 1945.

After the war, he became administrator to the military government in Japan. He introduced reforms which were

designed to turn Japan into a democracy.

When the war started in Korea by the North Koreans invasion in 1950, MacArthur in addition to his occupation

duties, became UN Commander in Korea. In 1951, he retired to private life.

General MacArthur died on April 5, 1964 at the age of 84 years.

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THEDOUGLASMACARTHURAWARD FOR

EXEMPLARYSERVICE TO YOUTH

NOMINATION FORM

TheMacArthur Awardrecognizes distinguished or outstanding voluntary community service by non-Masonic

organizations or individuals whose actions exemplify our shared concern as Masons for the well-being of the

minds and bodies of the youth of our communities in New York State. To qualify, the nominee must havecontributed time, skills, or financial support given freely for the public good. A 2 bronze medallion in the

likeness of General MacArthur now accompanies the certificate. The cost of the certificate and medallion is

$20.00 plus tax and shipping payable to the Grand Lodge, NYS. Included is a personal letter of congratulation

from our Grand Master.

PLEASE PRINT (Please make legible accurate entries)

_____________________________________________________________________________________Name (in full) of person or organization as it would appear on certificate.

If an organization: _____________________________________________________________________Name of contact person, and title

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: Street, City, State, Zip Code

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Home and Business phones: area code and number

Please attach supporting documentation telling us your reasons (who, what, when, where, how, why) for

nominating this person or organization.

Todays Date:______/_______/_____ Planned date of presentation: _______/_______/______

Lodge Name/No.:________________________________________________District:________________

Masters Signature:_________________District Deputys Signature______________________________

Secretarys Name:___________________________________Signature:___________________________

Address:__________________________________________________Tel. No.:( )_________________

City/State/Zip Code:____________________________________________________________________

Mail Form to: Grand Lodge Services, 18thFloor71 West 23rdStreet

New York, NY 10010-4149

PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS FROM DATE OF MAILING

TO RECEIPT OF THIS CERTIFICATE THANK YOU

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