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MEDINA SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETY
March meeting held in Seville Temple

By Russell Palmateer
Society Scribe

Medina County
Scottish Rite Society Officers

   President -  David Kurtz
   1st Vice President - John Moore
   2nd Vice President - Robert Oden
   3rd Vice President - Kenneth DeLaat
   Sec./Treasurer -  Roger Edgington
   Valley Rep - Mark Bollinger
   Chaplain - Dennis Lawson
   Society Scribe - Russell Palmateer

 Through wind and snow, 35 brave souls gathered at Seville Masonic Temple for our March meeting. So with Mother Nature showing us that it might be early spring, she was still in charge.

The meeting night was different because the next week was Holy Week.. Sorry that more of you couldn’t attend the meeting as our entertainment was great.

Our meal was prepared by the O.E.S. Chapter in Seville. We all enjoyed the ham, scalloped potatoes, beans, rolls and coffee.

Following dinner we adjourned to the Lodge Room where Ill... John Youngblood introduced the eight valley officers in attendance. John spoke about the all-degree day and the interesting problems that go along with this first time ever event.

Our first Vice President, John Moore, introduced of our speaker, P.D.D.G.M.. of the 20th Masonic District, Robert Straight who presented a slide program about his recent trip with his wife to Alaska. It was an exciting journey resulting in an informative program..

Listen up-- Our annual meeting on May 22nd will be at Medina Masonic Lodge with President Dave Kurtz presiding. Again this year, the ladies will be invited as our guests. The entertainment will be a Barber Shop group so this will be fun. Come and elect our new officers and see them installed.

See you on April 27th at the Grand Master’s One Day Class, and at the Annual meeting May 22 in Medina.


CUYAHOGA COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETY
Summer meeting June 13 in Strongsville

By Ill... Jeffrey J. Black, 33°

For the first time, The Cuyahoga County Scottish Rite Society met at the West Park Temple. Ill... Charles Berry, 33°, gave many private tours of the building. He also provided insight into the past history of the West Park Masonic Temple.

A wonderful dinner was served by the North Star Eastern Star headed by Valerie Lancaster.

The largest gathering, in our short history, of members and their ladies heard a very interesting history of the Cleveland Masonic Center at 36th and Euclid. Illustrious Brother Berry displayed many pictures depicting the background and history of the building and
Ill... John Youngblood, 33°, spoke of the many interesting rooms to be found in the building. He also talked about the many non-masonic events the building has hosted during the building’s history.

The next meeting of our society will be on Thursday, June 13. The dinner meeting will be held at the Strongsville Masonic Temple. Please mark the date on your calendar. Remember...the ladies are invited.


ASHTABULA COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETY
Steak Fry June 15th in Kingsville

By Robert Kotab

Orion Lodge in Kingsville will be the host for the June 15 Steak Roast dinner meeting. We are very pleased with the number of members and wives that are turning out for our events. All members are invited! The steak roast will start at 6 p.m. with entertainment later by the Lamplighters.

Reservations are now being accepted for the event. Call Gary Evans (440) 594-3024; George Peterson ((440) 593-5362; Bob Kotab ((440) 563-9605; Richard Holly (440) 272-5136; or Harold Fuller (440) 474-5175; or sign up at the May 6th meeting of the Four Coordinate Bodies.

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We had a FULL HOUSE at the February 23rd Dinner Meeting held at the Hartsgrove Masonic Temple. A fine Pork Roast meal was prepared and served by the John Miller and Victor Rogers families. We were also provided with some Great Entertainment in the form of Ventriloquist Helen Hemmett and Folk Singer Kevin Kovatch, accompanied by some well aimed jokes!! We all had a great time.

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Our monthly Breakfast meetings are well attended these days. We meet on the first Saturday of the month at the Main Street Cafe in Orwell. The breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. The last meeting, February 2nd, saw 25 members turn out for great food and lots of conversation. We encourage all members to “get out early and enjoy the fellowship”...you’ll be glad you did.


Valley of Cleveland
SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETIES

ASHTABULA COUNTY
President.............................Gary Evans
1st Vice President........George Peterson
2nd Vice President..Andrew Richardson
Secretary/Treasurer..........Victor Rogers

LAKE-GEAUGA COUNTY
President.........................Larry Fritinger
1st Vice President............Rodney Lovas
2nd Vice President........David Enochian
Secretary...Jesse A. McCready, M.S.A.
Treasurer......Arnold H. Bottger, M.S.A.

LORAIN COUNTY
President.........................George Hurst
1st Vice President................. Phil Smith
2nd Vice President...Harold Casselman
Treasurer..................Ronald L. Runion
Secretary..............Richard L. McHugh


CUYAHOGA COUNTY
President......................Jeffrey J. Black.
1st Vice President.............Donald Price
2nd Vice President........Robert Zegarac
Treasurer....................James T. Schultz
Entertainment......................Alan Jones