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MEDINA SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETY
John Moore installed President; other 2002-2003 officers installed at meeting

By Russell Palmateer
Society Scribe

 The annual dinner meeting of the Medina County Scottish Rite Society was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the Medina Masonic Temple.

The ladies of the Medina O.E.S. no. 266 served a fine meal of pork chops, potato, hot vegetable, cole slaw, rolls, sherbet, cookie and beverage that the members and guests thoroughly enjoyed. Many thanks to Lois Thomas and her crew.

The dining room was full. Every table was taken with the announced attendance of 71 masons and guests. This included thirteen Valley officers (Past and Present). We were pleased that these brethren and their wives could join us on the occasion of our annual meeting.

After dinner, we gathered in the Medina Masonic Temple Lodge Room where our President, David Kurtz, presented the entertainment for the evening, a barbershop quartet. The program of harmonious singing was excellent and everyone was singing along. We hated to have them end their program. If you need excellent entertainment that is really super, this is the group you’ll want. Call Dave Kurtz for their phone number.

The annual meeting was then called to order with our Secretary/Treasurer Roger Edgington reading the minutes of last year’s meeting.

During the committee reports, the Nominating Committee Chairman, Russ Palmateer, introduced his committee of S. Thomas Repp, and Kenneth Crouse. The following officers nominated for the 2002-2003 year is as listed at the right of this story.

The Installing team consisted of Ill... John H. Youngblood, 33° as Installing Officer; Dennis Lawson, Installing Marshal, and Russ Palmateer as Installing Chaplain. Thank you brethren for an outstanding installation.

Trustees elected for 2002-2003 were: Robert Brooks (1 Year); Tim Moore (2 years); and David Kurtz (3 years).

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An officers meting will be held at John Moore’s home in June. All past Presidents are invited to attend this planning meeting.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE SOCIETY
Boris Stephanoff elected President 

Boris Stephanoff, M.S.A. was elected and installed President of the Cuyahoga County Scottish Rite Society on June 13th at the Strongsville Masonic Temple. Retiring is Ill... Jeffrey J. Black, 33°, founding President of the Society.

Stephanoff is a Past Master of Cleveland Lodge (Ashlar) no. 781 was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Valley of Cleveland in 1982.

He was also Valley of Cleveland Mummer of the Year in 1997 after being being President of the group in 1969.

The new President invites all Scottish Rite Masons from Cuyahoga County to join in the fun and merriment of the Cuyahoga County Scottish Rite Society. The ladies are always invited to the dinner meetings held monthly. Call Boris at (216) 520-0932 for information on the September meeting or watch the September issue of the Scottish Rite News for details.

Other officers elected are shown below.