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Excelsior Scottish Rite Bodies • Valley of Southern New Jersey
Volume 57, Number 1
June 2015
Our Vision “We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members.”
J U N E BAR B E Q U E
The Triumphant Return of
The Bob Campanell Band
The Annual June Barbeque will be held here in
Collingswood at our Grand Ballroom on Friday, June 26th.
It will feature the long anticipated return of Lumpy’s
Barbeque food and the triumphant return of the Bob
Campanell Band to provide live music.
Singer, songwriter, Bob Campanell played his first gig in
September of 1965 in Runnemede, NJ, where he grew up.
As early as 1970 he was performing his own music in concert opposite groups like the
Monkees, Grass Roots and Jay and the Americans. Bob and his early bands, The Upper Hand and Dragonwyck
played the Jersey Shore at The Dunes, Bay Shores Tony Mart’s, Steel Pier and the NJ State Fair. He appeared on
the teen TV show “Aquarama” performing his first record “Chasing Rainbows” in 1968.
In 1976 Bob and his band, The Shakes, moved to Asbury Park, NJ where they became the house band at the
legendary Stone Pony. For the next five years he shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band,
Meatloaf, Bo Diddley, Cheap Trick, Sam & Dave, Jack Bruce and South Side Johnny to name a few. A young
man by the name of Jon Bon Jovi opened for Bob and in a recent interview said that Bob was one of the artists
that impressed him most while growing up.
Lumpy’s Barbeque catered their first dinner for us last June and made such a strong impressive debut that
we are honored to have them back this year. Not too many changes to the menu this time, but why mess with
success.
And even though this dinner will be held in our elegant Ballroom with the usual fine refreshments, it is a
CASUAL night. The only business will be the presentation of scholarships to some very worthy students.
Details on the menu, and how to make a reservation, are on page 4.
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CALL TO MEETING
The June Dinner will be on Friday, June 26. Social Period
5:45pm, Dinner 6:30pm. The dinner will be hosted by all the bodies of the Valley of Southern New Jersey. (See page 4 for information to make a reservation.)
At the June dinner we will be introducing the 2015 recipients of the
Abbott Scholarship Grants from Supreme Council. These are students who are children and grandchildren of the members of our
Valley. We will also introduce the new recipients of the Winston E.
Parker Scholarship. This 4-year scholarship is unique to our Valley,
and is for the children of Masons living in South Jersey who are
studying Forestry, Horticulture or Medicine.
The next Business Meeting will take place on September
9th, 2015. It will be held in the Tarpy Conference Room at the
Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ
08107. Please note that this is the second Wednesday of
September.
By Order of:
THE PRESIDING OFFICERS
THE OFFICERS WHO SERVE ALL THE BODIES OF THE VALLEY; (Standing, l to r)
Stephen R. Miller, 33°, Deputy’s Representative for the Valley; James M. Corbett,
MSA, Tyler & Sentinel; David A. Dorworth, 33°, Hospitaler; David J. Herman Jr., 33°,
Secretary; Gene Fricks, 33°, Treasurer
Attest: DAVID J. HERMAN, JR., 33°
Secretary
THE JROTC AWARD
On Tuesday, May 5th John R. Bradshaw, 32°, MSA presented
the “Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,
Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A Award in recognition of Scholastic
Excellence and Demonstrated Americanism in supporting the
United States as a member of the JROTC” to Riverside H.S.
JROTC Cadet Haley Mitchell at Merion Caterers in Cinnaminson,
N.J. It is strictly by coincidence that Haley is the daughter of
Debbie and Russel E. Mitchell, Jr, 32°, a member and an officer
of our Valley.
The JROTC Award from the Scottish Rite is presented by both
the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions to High School
students throughout the country, and the recipients are selected
by the individual JROTC programs of those schools and the
Supreme Councils. There have been several presentations in
our Valley this year and we congratulate all the recipients.
Please send us your email address! valleyofsnj@comcast.net
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ELECTED TRUSTEES 2015-2016
The May 6th business meeting was the annual elections for the Valley of Southern NJ. In addition to the election of officers, with the current roster listed on page 4, it was also the election of trustees. So that you may
know them, listed below are the elected Trustees for the three boards of our Valley. The year listed next to
each is the end of their current term of office.
EXCELSIOR CHARITY TRUSTEES
Gene Fricks (2017)
Joseph T. Mezzina (2016)
Richard G. Robins (2016)
Patrick C. Weisgerber, Sr. (2017)
Roy A. Winter (2018)
EXCELSIOR INVESTMENT TRUSTEES
J. Gary Brenner (2016)
David J. Herman (2019)
Kevin L. Kutcher (2020)
Stephen R. Miller (2018)
David B. Stahl (2017)
EXCELSIOR PROPERTY TRUSTEES
John R. Bradshaw (2016)
Mark E. Carl (2017)
William T. Costello, Jr (2017)
Gene Fricks, (2018)
Mickey Guarduci (2018)
Robert E. Kunze, Sr. (2017)
Richard G. Robins (2016)
William E. Sharp (2016)
Patrick C. Weisgerber, Sr.(2018)
John Zioance (2018)
Please note that, in addition to the above, the current Presiding Officers of the four bodies of our Valley are
also Trustees in all three of the above groups. In addition, David J. Herman Jr serves as Secretary and Gene
Fricks serves as Treasurer for all three boards, regardless of whether they are also serving as a voting trustee.
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Make your reservations now for
Friday, June 26
the Big
Barbeque
SOCIAL PERIOD
Tortilla Chips with Chili and with Spinach Artichoke Dip
Snackin’ Franks
DINNER BUFFET
Pork Ribs
Grilled Kielbasa
BBQ Chicken Quarters
Baked Ziti
BBQ Beans
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
DESSERT
Assorted Cookies, Brownies & Cream Puffs
With Barbeque Sauce (Optional)
Coffee & Tea
Prepared by Lumpy’s BBQ of Clementon
Dress Code: Casual & No Tie
Scottish Rite T Shirts Preferred (see insert)
Social Period begins at 5:45pm, Dinner at 6:30
$25.00 per Person, $8.00 for Children 12 & Under
Please note that the cost of the Open Bar is included in the dinner.
R E S E R V AT I O N S A R E R E Q U I R E D
Deadline for Reservations is NOON, Tuesday, June 23
Call: 856-854-1991 or E-mail: valleyofsnj@comcast.net
You can pay at the Door
Checks should be made payable to Excelsior Consistory, AASR
EXCELSIOR
Being the Official Notice of and published by
Excelsior Scottish Rite Bodies
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Valley of Southern New Jersey
315 White Horse Pike
W. Collingswood, NJ 08107
Voice: 856-854-1991 Fax: 856-854-2069
Email: excelsiorsnj@comcast.net
David Tucker, Associate Editor
OFFICERS FOR 2015-2016
EXCELSIOR LODGE OF PERFECTION, 14°
A. Kenneth Novakoff, 32°, MMS, Thrice Potent Master
Roy A. Winter, 32°, Deputy Master
Matthew R. Macready, 32°, Senior Warden
Jeffrey Hicks, 32°, Junior Warden
Todd E. Mertz, 32°, Orator
Craig M. Applebaum, 32°, Master of Ceremonies
Paul E. Best, 32°, Captain of the Guard
EXCELSIOR COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, 16°
Raymond W. Taylor, 32°, Sovereign Prince
John R. Bradshaw, 32°, MSA, High Priest
George W. Niessner, 32°, Senior Warden
Paul R. Schmeck, 32°, MSA, Junior Warden
Russel E. Mitchell, Jr., 32°, Master of Ceremonies
Robert Harris, Jr., 32°, Master of Entrances
EXCELSIOR CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX, 18°
Bruce C. Golway, 32°, MMS, Most Wise Master
Dale Lynch, 32°, Senior Warden
Bernard J. Madgey, V, 32°, Junior Warden
Robert W. Hertneck, Jr., 32°, MSA, Orator
David L. Tucker, 32°, Master of Ceremonies
Robert F. Dickerson, 32°, Captain of the Guard
EXCELSIOR CONSISTORY, S.P.R.S., 32°
Joseph T. Mezzina, 33°, MSA, Commander-in-Chief
Patrick C. Weisgerber, 33°, 1st Lieut. Commander
Leonard M. March, 33°, 2nd Lieut. Commander
William T. Costello, 33°, MSA, Orator
Allan D. Kline, 33°, Chancellor
Gerald J. Sharpe, 33°, Master of Ceremonies
Richard A. Sheeran, 33°, Engineer & Seneschal
Francis J. Conway, 33°, MSA, Standard Bearer
Brian J. Read, 32° , Captain of the Guard
OFFICERS – ALL BODIES
Gene Fricks, 33°, Treasurer
David J. Herman, Jr., 33°, Secretary
David A. Dorworth, 33°, Hospitaler
James M. Corbett, 32°, MSA, Tyler and Sentinel
COMMITTEES
Paul R. Schmeck, 32°, MSA, Director General
Robert Thornborough, 33°, MSA, Cosmetician
Jeffery Hicks, 32°, Costumer
Robert W. Hertneck, 32°, MSA, Stage Manager
ALLEGIANCE
The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Southern New Jersey,
State of New Jersey, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°,
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic
Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in
Boston, Massachusetts, and whose officers include;
Sovereign Grand Commander
I LL.: JOHN WILLIAM MCNAUGHTON, 33°
Grand Treasurer General
I LL.: R ICHARD W. E LLIOT, 33°
Grand Secretary General
I LL.: JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33°
Deputy for New Jersey
I LL.: DAVID A. G LATTLY, 33°
Hawthorne, NJ
Active Member for New Jersey
I LL.: ROBERT J. S HERIDAN, 33°
Galloway, NJ
Active Member for New Jersey
I LL.: DANIEL M. WILSON, 33°
Hamilton Square, NJ
Active Emeritus Member
I LL.: THURMAN C. PACE, 33°
Westfield, NJ
Active Emeritus Member
I LL.: DONALD D. M ILLER, 33°
Moorestown, NJ
Deputy’s Representative for Valley of Southern NJ
I LL.: STEPHEN R. M ILLER, 33°
Califon, NJ