2011 Photographs

January Stated Meeting
January 6, 2011

Worshipful Master Jon DeHart presents Bro. Charlie Lauck with a Service Award
for his long service to the Lodge on various committees and offices.

Senior Warden Bro. David Wells presents the Worshipful Master with a gift
from the officers of 2010, a new gavel engraved with his years as Master.

Bro Steve Shimp presenting an interesting and informative talk on Masonic Ciphers.
No, the room was not empty, everyone was on the opposite side to see the slides.

Visiting Masters from the District, Bro. Richard T. Parshley and Brother Richard T. Gibbons ham it up with our Master, Bro. Jon DeHart.

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pleasantville Diner

The first Breakfast with the Boys of the Year
Bro. Mike Light, Harold Kahn, John Phillips

Bros. Jim Smith & Bob Roadcap enjoying the fellowship

Bros. Phil Johnston, Mike Huck, Jon DeHart, & Joe DeHart.

Bros. John Phillips, Charlie Madonna, Phil Johnston.

Old Covered bridge near the diner where we had breakfast.

February Stated Meeting
February 3, 2011

February's program was Masonic Jeopardy
Worshipful Master Jon DeHart introduces Tom Labagh

Masonic Jeopardy Round 1 Categories

4 teams competed

Jon operated the scoring equipment.

St. John's Lodge No. 435 Tee-Shirts for the winning team

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Williams Restaurant

Breakfast was moved up a week due to a special meeting on the 3rd Saturday.
Joe, Phil, Harold, Bill, Kevin, Gerry, Chris, Bill at Williams Restaurant

Here's everyone, with the Worshipful Master Jon in the back.

Our Tyler Mike, and the fine Ladies who took care of us.

February Extra Meeting
February 26, 2011

New Master Mason Bro. George Cronin congratulated by
the Conferring Master, Bro. David G. Wells, P.M.

New Master Mason Bro. Mark Walker congratulated by
the Conferring Master, Bro. Jon J. DeHart, P.M., W.M.

Everyone who was involved with the Degrees

March Stated Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2011

The March Stated meeting featured a Table Lodge
Here, W.M. Jon instructs the members on proper etiquette.

Members enjoying a bit to eat.

Bro. Edward Stein, D.D.G.M. offers a speech on The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

Bro. Larry Leisey, P.M. Lodge No. 62, offers a speech on Bro. George Washington

Bro. Gregory Menet offers a speech on Freemasonry around the World.

March Extra Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Worshipful Master Jon DeHart congratulates our newest Master Mason Todd Bailey

Visit to Perseverance Lodge No. 21
Monday, March 14, 2011

Bro. Jon presents Worshipful Master Tracy Bitner a small token of appreciation.

Bro. Tracy reciprocates with a commemorative coin from Perseverance Lodge No. 21

Front Row: Jon Dehart, PM, WM, Tracy Bitner, WM, Scott Matincheck, DDGM Dist. 2
Second Row: Michael Huck, PM, Robert Roadcap, Gary Mullen

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Mt. Penn Restaurant

A good turnout again this month with about 16 "Boys" for breakfast.

Everybody brings their own Arm Rests!

April Stated Meeting
Thursday, April 7, 2011

50 Year Member Donald P. Hallacher, P.M. (center)
receives his pin from Bro. Edward R. Stein, D.D.G.M.,(l) and Jon J. DeHart, P.M., W.M.(r)

25 Year Members Bros. Bernard Mann (left) & Michael Huck, P.M. (center)
receive their pins from Bro. Jon J. DeHart, P.M., W.M.(right)

A program on Masonic Collectibles was presented after the meeting.
Members and Visitors and Guests listen as numerous unique items are described.

Bro. Harry Moseley, P.M. presents items from his collection.

Bro. Olin Marth, P.M. presents items from his collection.

Worshipful Master, Bro. Jon J. DeHart, P.M. thanks Bro. Marth for the interesting program.
Everyone was invited to get a close view of the collections.

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Mt. Penn Restaurant

A good turnout again this month with about 16 "Boys" for breakfast.

Enjoying Fellowship with the Brothers

Bob, Phil, and Harold with our favorite waitress this morning.

Ryan and Mike with breakfast.

Teutonia Visit
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Teutonia really makes entertains their guests

Enjoying a little fellowship at Reading Liederkranz after the meeting

Visitors from Perseverance Lodge No. 21, Harrisburg

Lodge Team at the WalkMS Event
Sunday, May 1, 2011

Worshipful Master arriving for sign-up

Posing for a Team Photo - what a great bunch of folks!

A beautiful day for this event, family time, and a good cause.

WM. Jon and wife Kim just before stepping off to begin the walk.

Past Masters Paul Kantner and Harold Kahn ready to go.

WM Jon with Past Master Joe Guthier just beyond the first mile.

St. John's Lodge sponsored a mile - we found our sign about 1/2 mile from the end!

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Muhlenberg Family Restaurant

Another great opportunity of fellowship and fun.

WM Jon up to his usual antics, with other brothers.

Phil & John chatting.

First timers as well as seasoned veterans enjoying the morning together.

Lodge Picnic at Sinking Spring Park
Sunday, August 13, 2011

The Grill Masters - Charlie Lauck, Sam Lauck, and Corey Zerbe.
Great Job again this year guys!

4 Generations of Zerbe Clan at the picnic.

Jan and Bill watching the annual Bocce Ball game.

Bocce Ball is always the popular event at the picnic.
It's usually played Guys vs. Gals... This year the Guys won!

Spending some time relaxing and chatting as the kids play and the food cooks.

Great chance of old friends to catch up and enjoy the day.

All we can say is that some kids are bigger (and older) than others.
Everyone has fun.

September Stated Meeting
September 1, 2011

After a short business meeting, the members and guests were treated to a
radio show from the golden age of radio by the Spirit of the Airwaves Players.

We heard 3 shows including commercials from the era.

Sound effects were produced as they were at the time.

Worshipful Master Jon thanking the Spirit of the Airwaves Players for a wonderful evening.

September Extra Meeting
September 13, 2011

Newly Raised Master Mason Bro. Jared Homa
Matt Menet, Bryce A. Hart, JW, Jared Homa, David Wells, PM, SW, and Jon DeHart, PM, WM

Breakfast with the Boys
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Crossroads Restaurant

New members, prospective members and long time members enjoying the fellowship.

Bro. Bill brought a brother who is a member of a Pittsburgh Lodge that he met earlier in the week along to breakfast. This kind of friendship is what we're supposed to be all about!

Enjoying conversation while waiting for their breakfast,

Phil is the Rose between two thorns. PM Mike Light, Phil Johnston, and PM Harold Kahn.