PGA Contacts All Prophets listed are Past Monarchs. “PP” denotes a Past President of the PGA. Elected Officers President Pro. Seth C. Anthony, PM Home Grotto: Ubar Information removed from online edition for privacy. First VP Pro. Ray P. Suarez, PM Home Grotto: Delco Information removed from online edition for privacy. Second VP Pro. Russell B. Combs, PM Home Grotto: Delco Information removed from online edition for privacy. Third VP Vacant Treasurer Pro. Max J. Pokorski, PP Home Grotto: Islam Information removed from online edition for privacy. Secretary Pro. Robert J. Lorenz, Jr., PP Home Grotto: Islam Information removed from online edition for privacy. Appointed Officers Chaplain Rev. Dr. Pro. Chris Rodkey Home Grotto: Ubar Marshal Pro. Jay M. Laser Home Grotto: Ubar Trustees Two Year Pro. David Griswold, PP Home Grotto: Erepa Three Year Pro. Dave Ingalls, PP Home Grotto: Kismet PGA Website: hp://www.pagroo.com The Penn Prophet is edited and distributed by Pro. Seth Anthony. The Penn Prophet From the Desk of the President Pro. Seth C. Anthony, PM, SCDD It’s been some time since I’ve been able to ad- dress the Association via the Penn Prophet. My personal, professional, and Masonic schedules have been keeping my quiet busy. Part of this “busy-ness” has been with Prophets from across the Realm. I’ve visited the Prophets of Delco Grotto in Philadelphia and also spent some time with the Prophets of Azim Grotto in New York. Of course, I’ve stayed quite active on Facebook as well, talking with many folks over the inter- vening months. Recently, we sent out the registration forms for our fall PGA Convention to be held October 9-11 in Lancaster. Amish Country offers a wonderful array of activities and amenities. I know the Prophets of Ubar are once again excited to wel- come you to our part of the Realm. Convention time also means that it’s election time. We’ve gone this whole year without a Third Vice President. This means that we’ll have open elec- tions for Second and Third Vice Presidents this coming Fall. If you’re inter- ested in running for one of these offices, let me know, and we can discuss what’s involved. Yours in Sympathy and Good Fellowship, Seth Volume 3, Issue 2 July 2015
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PGA Contacts All Prophets listed are Past Monarchs. “PP” denotes a Past President of the PGA.
Elected Officers
President Pro. Seth C. Anthony, PM Home Grotto: Ubar 1901 Mountain View Road (717) 421-4546 Middletown, PA 17057 [email protected] First VP Pro. Ray P. Suarez, PM Home Grotto: Delco 66 Sewell Ct. C (267) 288-8946 Glassboro, NJ 08028 Second VP Pro. Russell B. Combs, PM Home Grotto: Delco 334 Bartram Ave. (610) 521-4355 Essington, PA 19029 [email protected] Third VP Vacant Treasurer Pro. Max J. Pokorski, PP Home Grotto: Islam 441 Great Belt Road (724) 352-3079 Butler, PA 16002 [email protected] Secretary Pro. Robert J. Lorenz, Jr., PP Home Grotto: Islam 1337 Diana St. (412) 321-7195 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 [email protected]
Appointed Officers Chaplain Rev. Dr. Pro. Christopher D. Rodkey Home Grotto: Ubar Marshall Pro. Jay M. Laser Home Grotto: Ubar
Trustees Two Year Pro. David Griswold, PP Home Grotto: Erepa Three Year Pro. Dave Ingalls, PP Home Grotto: Kismet
PGA Website: http://www.pagrotto.com
The Penn Prophet is edited and distributed by Pro. Seth Anthony.
The Penn Prophet is the official publication of the Pennsylvania Grotto Association, instituted June, 1974. This publication acknowledges the authority of and yields allegiance to the Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.
PGA Contacts All Prophets listed are Past Monarchs. “PP” denotes a Past President of the PGA.
Elected Officers
President Pro. Seth C. Anthony, PM Home Grotto: Ubar Information removed from online edition for privacy. First VP Pro. Ray P. Suarez, PM Home Grotto: Delco Information removed from online edition for privacy. Second VP Pro. Russell B. Combs, PM Home Grotto: Delco Information removed from online edition for privacy. Third VP Vacant Treasurer Pro. Max J. Pokorski, PP Home Grotto: Islam Information removed from online edition for privacy. Secretary Pro. Robert J. Lorenz, Jr., PP Home Grotto: Islam Information removed from online edition for privacy.
Appointed Officers Chaplain Rev. Dr. Pro. Chris Rodkey Home Grotto: Ubar Marshal Pro. Jay M. Laser Home Grotto: Ubar
Trustees Two Year Pro. David Griswold, PP Home Grotto: Erepa Three Year Pro. Dave Ingalls, PP Home Grotto: Kismet
PGA Website: http://www.pagrotto.com
The Penn Prophet is edited and distributed by Pro. Seth Anthony.
The Penn Prophet
From the Desk of the President Pro. Seth C. Anthony, PM, SCDD
It’s been some time since I’ve been able to ad-dress the Association via the Penn Prophet. My personal, professional, and Masonic schedules have been keeping my quiet busy. Part of this “busy-ness” has been with Prophets from across the Realm. I’ve visited the Prophets of Delco Grotto in Philadelphia and also spent some time with the Prophets of Azim Grotto in New York. Of course, I’ve stayed quite active on Facebook as well, talking with many folks over the inter-vening months. Recently, we sent out the registration forms for our fall PGA Convention to be held October 9-11 in Lancaster. Amish Country offers a wonderful array of activities and amenities. I know the Prophets of Ubar are once again excited to wel-come you to our part of the Realm. Convention time also means that it’s election time. We’ve gone this whole year without a Third Vice President. This means that we’ll have open elec-tions for Second and Third Vice Presidents this coming Fall. If you’re inter-ested in running for one of these offices, let me know, and we can discuss what’s involved. Yours in Sympathy and Good Fellowship,
Seth
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2015
Congratulations to…
Prophet “Big” Mike Tomascin, of Islam Grotto in Pittsburgh, PA, on his election to the office of Grand Captain of the Guard for the Grottoes of
North America.
Prophet Russell Combs, First Vice President, on receiving the Meritori-ous Service Award from the Valley of Philadelphia, AASR.
PGA / CGA Meeting a hit!
The PA Grotto Association held its Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2015 during the weekend of the joint PA Grotto Association and Colonial
Grotto Association event from April 17-19 in Gettysburg, PA. The ses-sion was held at the Eisenhower Aspire hotel, complete with bath water warm pool, ridiculous go-karts, haunted farms, corgis galore, and lots of
hospitality.
Prophets travelled from six different states to attend this event and it was a great one. The weekend started on Friday afternoon with a mini-golf
tournament led by Pro. George Hindson, President of the CGA. Several golfers learned that geometry is hard. The winner of the event was Pro.
Mike Tomascin, of Islam Grotto, who earned a green bathrobe. Pro. George Gittens, Monarch of Islam Grotto came in second, garnering a
baking dish for his efforts. Rounding out the prize winners was Pro. Bob-by Lorenz, Chief Justice of Islam Grotto, who won a piggy bank for his last place score. Members and guests then enjoyed dutch treat dinners at several different restaurants in Gettysburg. Then, the group gathered
for a Ghost Tour around town. Several folks said they felt something dur-ing the tour, although we suspect there were more shenanigans than
hauntings along the way. Friday evening wrapped with lots of hospitality time.
Saturday began bright and early with the meeting of the PA Grotto Asso-
ciation, followed directly by the Colonial Grotto Association. While the usual business was transacted, the real story was the challenge offered by Pro. Dick Faust, Past Grand Monarch and Treasurer of the Humani-tarian Foundation. He challenged both groups to see who could donate more. While the PGA admirably donated $1,000 to the cause, the CGA used a sneaky tactic and offered $1,001 to beat them. The CGA also
kicked in an extra $50 for an Enchanted Lantern.
Read more at http://pagrotto.com/news/
Plan Now for Fall PGA Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Grotto Association will be held jointly on October 9-11, 2015, at the Lancaster Host Resort, 2300 Lin-coln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Overnight accommoda-tions should be made directly at with the hotel at (717) 299-5500 at a cost of $99.00 per night, plus applicable fees and taxes. Mention the Grotto group when registering.
Unless otherwise noted, dress for all events is business casual, with collared shirt for men and suitable attire for ladies. No jeans
please. Friday, October 9 1:00 PM – Registration Opens (Note: Hotel check-in is 3 PM) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Hospitality is Open 5:00 PM – Attendees are invited to enjoy a Dutch treat dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Lanacaster. 7:00 PM – Hospitality is Open
8:00 PM – Stand Up Comedy Show at Stitches Comedy Club (This
event is casual dress.)
10:00 PM – Prophets may socialize on their own. (This event is casual
dress.)
Saturday, October 10
8:00 AM – Breakfast on your own.
9:00 AM – Business Session Registration Opens
9:30 AM – Annual Pennsylvania Grotto Association Memorial Service
10:30 AM – Pennsylvania Grotto Association Business Session
12:00 PM – Luncheon
1:00 PM – Shopping and exploration of the area on your own.
1:00 PM – Hospitality Opens
6:00 PM – President’s Dinner (Hospitality will be closed during dinner.
This dress is short coat tuxedo for officers. Jacket and tie for all others
and similar formal attire for ladies.)
9:00 PM – Hospitality re-opens. (This event is casual dress.)
12:00 AM – Hospitality Closes
Sunday, October 11
Prophets are welcome to explore Lancaster further before departing for
