Royal Arch Association Fourth District APRIL 2012 BULLETIN Greetings Brethren and Companions, At our March Stated Meeting, we enjoyed the explanation of the Biblical Foundations of Freemasonry delivered by EC Harry C. Kacenski. On Saturday, March 31 the North Bend Mark Lodge was fortunate to have MEC George M. Shell, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio in attendance of their Inspection and just a few hours following the Friendly Fourth welcomed the Grand High Priest for our Annual Reception at Norwood Masonic Temple. A great time was had by all who came out on that day. Thank you MEC George M. Shell for spending the day with us in the Fourth District. Our next stated Meeting will be on April 23, 2012 at Morrow # 2 this will be the final DEO Program of the year to be instructed by REC Darrell L. Duncan. Dinner at 6:15 - DEO program at 6:45 - Meeting at 7:30. EC President James A.R. Hamilton has encouraged all the Companions to bring one companion with them who have not attended a RAA meeting and enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship. It was announced that our Annual Awards Picnic will be held on July 15, 2012 (**NOTE** - DATE CHANGE) at the Western Hills/Cheviot Shelter (same location as last year) starting at 4:00 p.m. Our ladies are encouraged are also being encouraged to come out and participate in planning and creating programs for the Grand Session next year. Thank you to Dona Howard for volunteering to chair this Ladies Committee. 2012 York Rite Festival (Honoree REC Renie Blankenship, Jr.) Companions, you are again being reminded for the final time that you need to visit your Blue Lodges and promote York Rite Masonry to them. We are all aware that time restraints can often hinder good men from joining York Rite Masonry. This will be an opportune time for them to take advantage of the York Rite Festival to become members of our Chapters, Councils and Commanderies. The 2012 York Rite Festival dates and times are as listed: The Capitular session will be held on April 28, 2012 at Batavia Chapter # 112 and will begin at 9:00am. The Cryptic and Chivalric sessions will be held on May 11 & 12, 2012 at the Cincinnati Masonic Center and will begin at 7:00 pm on May 11 and at 7:30 am on May 12. For any details or information, contact any of the YRF Committee members. Petitions and Fee Schedules are available from your Secretary, on the RAA website: www.mastermason.com/raafourthdistrictoh and can be viewed on pages at the bottom of this bulletin. 2012 Red Rosters An electronic version is also readily available for printing from the Royal Arch Association website: www.mastermason.com/raafourthdistrictoh E-MAIL LISTS If you have not already done so, please send your e-mail address to: 4thdistrictraa@gmail.com
C H A P T E R S E C R E T A R I E S PLEASE RETURN A COPY OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP LIST TO THE SECRETARY OF THE RAA. WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP TO ESTABLISH A MAILING LIST SEND THIS BULLETIN OUT TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET. I HAVE ONLY RECEIVED 3 RETURNED THUS FAR. If you wish to have any news or event dates included in our monthly bulletin, please send that information to: 4thdistrictraa@gmail.com or call Tom Muncy @ 513-368 - 3065 for publishing in our next bulletin. 2013 FUND Companions, it was just reported that there have been 38 of the 197 Club Medallions sold thus far. This is a great fundraiser and a show of support of REC Don Owens and the RAA. If you would like to purchase one, send in the order form on last page of this bulletin or see REC John Donohoo or EC Chester Burton to get yours today. The Annual Vidalia Onion Sale has come to a close. There were 110 bags sold this year. Thanks to those bought onions this year - the 2013 Fund will be receiving $ 440.00 UPCOMING EVENTS April 23, 2012 Morrow # 143 Education Program @ 6:45 p.m. / Dinner @ 6:15 p.m. REC Darrell L. Duncan American Foundations in Freemasonry April 28, 2012 York Rite Festival Capitular Degrees @ Batavia Chapter # 112 @ 9:00 a.m. May 11 & 12, 2012 York Rite Festival Cryptic & Chivalric Degrees @ Cinti. Masonic Center 11 th @ 7:00 p.m. & 12 th @ 7:30 a.m. May 28, 2012 Willis/Mariemont # 131 Regular Business Meeting / Picnic Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. June 25, 2012 Blanchester # 153 Annual Meeting/Election and Installation of Officers Annual Strawberries and Ice Cream Social July 15, 2012 Annual Awards Picnic @ Western Hills/Cheviot Shelter **Note Date change** Starting @ 4:00 p.m. July 28, 2012 Annual 2013 Golf Outing @ Green Crest Golf Course 1:00 p.m. BY WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD OUR MEMBER RELATIONS, WE ARE STRIVING TO SPARK AN INTEREST FOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR CHAPTERS AND THE ROYAL ARCH ASSOCIATION. THE OFFICERS OF THE FOURTH DISTRICT ROYAL ARCH ASSOCIATION
York Rite Festival of Southwestern Ohio Renie Blankenship, Jr., K.Y.C.H. Class of 2012 FESTIVAL FEE STRUCTURE COMPLETE FESTIVAL $130 CAPITULAR DEGREES...$40 Mark Master... $10 Past Master *... $10 Most Excellent Master... $10 Royal Arch Mason... $10 CRYPTIC DEGREES. Royal Master... $10 Select Master... $10 Super Excellent Master *... $10 CHIVALRIC ORDERS. Order of Red Cross... $10 Order of Malta... $10 Order of the Temple... $40 $30 $60 (includes regalia) M a k e c h e c k s p a y a b l e t o Y o r k R i t e F e s t i v a l and m a i l t o : Ronald C. Hart, Sr. 9161 Solon Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 NOTE FOR CANDIDATES: Fees for candidates receiving all four Capitular Degrees on April 28 include lunch and a commemorative program. Candidates not receiving all four degrees may have lunch at the discounted cost of $5 and an additional $5 if they desire a commemorative program. Refreshments Friday evening, May 11 is free to everyone. Fees for candidates receiving all three Chivalric Orders on May 12 include lunch and a commemorative program. Candidates not receiving all three Orders may have lunch at the discounted cost of $5 and an additional $5 if they desire a commemorative program. NOTE FOR MEMBERS: Cost for all attendees, cast, crew and committee members, is $8 for the lunches on April 28 and May 12, and $5 for a commemorative program. Refreshments Friday evening, May 11 is free to everyone. * There is no charge to receive the Past Master and Super Excellent Master degrees. However, the stated charge above is the Festival Fee to cover administrative expenses involved in the production of this festival.
Yo r k R i t e F e s t i v a l o f S o u t h w e s t e r n O h i o Renie Blankenship, Jr., K.Y.C.H. Class of 2012 PETITION FOR DEGREES AND ORDERS To the Excellent High Priest, Illustrious Master, Eminent Commander, Companions and Sir Knights of the bodies indicated by a checkmark: The undersigned, a Master Mason in good standing of the Lodge and under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons indicated below, hereby petitions for the degrees and Orders of York Rite Freemasonry and promises, if accepted, a cheerful compliance to the laws, rules and regulations of the bodies petitioned. (NOTE: Make one selection in each column.) Royal Arch Masons Royal & Select Masons Knights Templar North Bend Mark Lodge #1 Cincinnati #2 Milford #35 Batavia #112 Willis Mariemont #131 Morrow #143 W yoming #146 Blanchester #153 Cumminsville #158 Price Hill #164 Norwood #193 Loveland #211 Other: Assign nearest my home address Already a member of a Royal Arch Chapter: Name: Number: City: State: Cincinnati #1 Hills boro #16 Blanchester #114 Wilmington #116 Lebanon #134 Henry A. Weeks #137 John H. Campbell #147 Hubert O. Auburn #149 Other: Assign nearest my home address Already a member of a Council: Name: Number: City: State: Please PRINT and complete all information. Enter your full legal name, no abbreviations or initials. Cincinnati #3 C al v a r y #13 Hanselmann #16 Mi am i # 22 Highland #31 Wilmington #37 Hamilton #41 Covert #43 Trinity #44 Middletown #71 Other Assign nearest my home address Already a member of a Name: _ Number: City: State: Commandery: YRF Petition: Revised 02/10/2012 First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Suffix: Preferred Name (How you wish us to address you): Lady s Name: Street Address: Apt. City, ST Zip: Born: Home Tele: Cell: Fax: Work Tele: Ext: Email: Profession: Company Name: I received the Master Mason degree in Lodge No. in the jurisdiction of. I am currently a Master Mason in good standing of Lodge No. in the jurisdiction of. Signature of Petitioner: Date of MM Degree: Printed Name: Date Signed: Recommended by (signatures of two members): (1) (2) Printed Names of Recommenders: (1) (2)
York Rite Festival of Southwestern Ohio Renie Blankenship, Jr., K.Y.C.H. Class of 2012 PETITION FOR DEGREES AND ORDERS Saturday, April 28, 2012 Friday, May 11, 2012 Saturday, May 12, 2012 Chapter degrees are Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Amelia Masonic Temple. The first two council degrees are Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cincinnati Masonic Center. The third council degree and the commandery Orders are Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Cincinnati Masonic Center. Amelia Masonic Temple is located at 290 Judd Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. (Home of Batavia Chapter No. 112, R.A.M.) The Cincinnati Masonic Center is located at 317 East Fifth Street, downtown Cincinnati. (Registration and degree work on the sixth floor.) Complete all information on the reverse side of this form. Submit this petition with a check for the applicable initiation fees. Fees are $40 for Chapter, $30 for Council and $60 for Commandery. Fees must accompany the petition. Fees include the cost of your lunch, commemorative program, Malta Cross, wooden cross, and administrative expenses. Mail petition and fees to: Ronald C. Hart 9161 Solon Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242. You may also contact Festival Secretary, Ron Hart at (513) 253 7570 or at YorkRiteFestival@gmail.com for questions regarding fees, petitions or other festival details. Visit our website for more information and a downloadable petition: http://www.mastermason.com/raafourthdistrictoh/yrf/ FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY Copy for Festival Records Copy for Chapter Secretary Copy for Council Recorder Petition Accepted: Copy for Commandery Recorder Festival Fees Received: $ M a r k M a s t e r D e g r e e R e c e i v e d :, 20 Past Master Degree Received:... Most Excellent Master Degree Received:... Royal Arch Mason Degree Received:... Chapter Fees Received: $ Royal Master Degree Received:... Select Master Degree Received:... Super Excellent Master Degree Received:... Council Fees Received: $ Illustrious Order of the Red Cross Received:.., 20 Order of Malta Received:..., 20 Order of the Temple Received: Commandery Fees Received: $ Secretary/Recorder Notes: