Dear Brethren and Friends:
Hey, don't look now, but the word is out about our earlier dinner reservation deadline!
Yes, the phone rang off the hook yesterday and I expect it will do the same today.
If you haven't clicked "Going" or called or emailed in yet, don't delay! November 5th will be here before you know it.
Have a great Thursday everyone! Trick or Treat!
Current updates on all that is happening in the Valley of Philadelphia, for members, non-members, and friends
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Good Morning everyone! It's Wednesday, 30 October. If you're coming to the 15 November Special Assembly and Rendezvous, the dinner reservation deadline is 5 November. Not time for the virtual kettle drums yet, but I'm warming up.
Call today, beat the rush. Or you can click on the events tab above, (Sorry Web Edition folks this is just for the Facebook group!), click on the Fall Special Assembly and Rendezvous, and then click "Going" and guess what? You've made a dinner reservation! How easy is that?
Again, if you click "Maybe" you have NOT made a reservation. The caterer charges us per dinner ordered. That being the case, I can't order a dinner based on the idea that you might be there to eat it. So, if you are actually coming, get your reservation made by 11/5 or pay, okay I lied, hit the kettle drums, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUMMMMM, you'll pay $30 for your dinner!
Still looking for volunteers for prompters and more especially for 2 guys to join our Reception-Stewards Committee. Interested? Call 215-563-1814 (Sorry Jeffrey Lees) for more info or to sign up.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Good Morning everyone! It's Wednesday, 30 October. If you're coming to the 15 November Special Assembly and Rendezvous, the dinner reservation deadline is 5 November. Not time for the virtual kettle drums yet, but I'm warming up.
Call today, beat the rush. Or you can click on the events tab above, (Sorry Web Edition folks this is just for the Facebook group!), click on the Fall Special Assembly and Rendezvous, and then click "Going" and guess what? You've made a dinner reservation! How easy is that?
Again, if you click "Maybe" you have NOT made a reservation. The caterer charges us per dinner ordered. That being the case, I can't order a dinner based on the idea that you might be there to eat it. So, if you are actually coming, get your reservation made by 11/5 or pay, okay I lied, hit the kettle drums, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUMMMMM, you'll pay $30 for your dinner!
Still looking for volunteers for prompters and more especially for 2 guys to join our Reception-Stewards Committee. Interested? Call 215-563-1814 (Sorry Jeffrey Lees) for more info or to sign up.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Good Morning and happy Tuesday everyone!
Have you made your dinner reservations for the Special Assembly & Rendezvous yet? If you haven't remember, time is shorter now. You must have your reservation in by 5 November. That isn't too many days from today. Don't miss the deadline if you plan to be with us!
We're still looking for prompters. What's that you ask? Well a prompter is a guy who sits on the sideline during the Degrees with a copy of the script and when a Cast member forgets a line. . .that's right, he 'prompts' them with the word they're looking for! How hard can that be? As a prompter, you'll be listed in the Cast list in the Reunion Book, be introduced with the Cast when the Degree is complete and, get that all satisfying feeling from just being involved! The only obligation other than attending the Reunion is attending the rehearsals. How tough can be? Are you that guy that would like to get involved? This is the job for you! Call the office for more info or to just volunteer!
We're still looking for two more guys to join our Reception-Stewards Committee as well. This job has so many different facets to it, from stamping Passports, to selling Scottish Rite regalia, working with the dinner ticket or parking validation sales, to checking in our Candidates. It's a jump in and roll up your sleeves and be part a team task. Sounds like you? Call the office for more info or to get signed up.
Like I always say, make this Tuesday twice as nice by doing something kind for someone! Have a great day!
Good Morning and happy Tuesday everyone!
Have you made your dinner reservations for the Special Assembly & Rendezvous yet? If you haven't remember, time is shorter now. You must have your reservation in by 5 November. That isn't too many days from today. Don't miss the deadline if you plan to be with us!
We're still looking for prompters. What's that you ask? Well a prompter is a guy who sits on the sideline during the Degrees with a copy of the script and when a Cast member forgets a line. . .that's right, he 'prompts' them with the word they're looking for! How hard can that be? As a prompter, you'll be listed in the Cast list in the Reunion Book, be introduced with the Cast when the Degree is complete and, get that all satisfying feeling from just being involved! The only obligation other than attending the Reunion is attending the rehearsals. How tough can be? Are you that guy that would like to get involved? This is the job for you! Call the office for more info or to just volunteer!
We're still looking for two more guys to join our Reception-Stewards Committee as well. This job has so many different facets to it, from stamping Passports, to selling Scottish Rite regalia, working with the dinner ticket or parking validation sales, to checking in our Candidates. It's a jump in and roll up your sleeves and be part a team task. Sounds like you? Call the office for more info or to get signed up.
Like I always say, make this Tuesday twice as nice by doing something kind for someone! Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Good morning and Happy Tuesday everyone.
Well as you've probably noticed by now, I posted the Fall Special Assembly & Rendezvous yesterday. If you have 'clicked in' yet, please do so soon. Our deadline this time around is Tuesday, November 5th. You don't want to miss it. Remember, when checking in, if you're bringing your lady or another guest, be sure to post that on the event wall. If you require a fish dinner or if you have dietetic (gee I hope I spelled that right), post that as well. NOW FOR THE DISCLAIMER: For those of you reading this on "Across My Desk, The Web Edition," you're going to have to call in your reservation to 215-563-1814 or by email to phila.aasr@juno.com.
So, what did you think of the new Caterer? Did you enjoy the meal or not so much? I'd be really interested in your opinions. We have an Executive Committee meeting Thursday night and no doubt, I'm sure to be asked for feedback. If you have any, please let it in the comments below. Thanks!
I've been receiving a lot good feedback from the Class members regarding their initial experience in the Valley. So far all of it has been positive. Congrats to everyone, Cast Members, Committee Members, Officers, and yes, even the guys on the sidelines for making this past Friday a memorable evening for our new Brothers.
Out of our 88 Candidates, we have 83 active in the Class, which means we have 5 guys (sounds like a burger joint) in line for the 2014 Spring Class, which will be named in honor of Valley Brother, Orator of Benjamin Franklin Consistory, and lets see he's going to be something else soon, oh yeah, soon to be Right Worshipful Grand Master, Bob Bateman, 33! Yes, our Spring Class will be named in honor of our Illustrious Brother, Bob. Be sure to mention that when discussing our Valley with Prospects. While Bob is serving as Grand Master, every Valley will have a Class named in his honor. We, as his Valley, should have the largest. Lets make it happen!
Have a great Tuesday everyone. Make it a "Twosday," which means make it twice as nice by doing something kind for someone.
Good morning and Happy Tuesday everyone.
Well as you've probably noticed by now, I posted the Fall Special Assembly & Rendezvous yesterday. If you have 'clicked in' yet, please do so soon. Our deadline this time around is Tuesday, November 5th. You don't want to miss it. Remember, when checking in, if you're bringing your lady or another guest, be sure to post that on the event wall. If you require a fish dinner or if you have dietetic (gee I hope I spelled that right), post that as well. NOW FOR THE DISCLAIMER: For those of you reading this on "Across My Desk, The Web Edition," you're going to have to call in your reservation to 215-563-1814 or by email to phila.aasr@juno.com.
So, what did you think of the new Caterer? Did you enjoy the meal or not so much? I'd be really interested in your opinions. We have an Executive Committee meeting Thursday night and no doubt, I'm sure to be asked for feedback. If you have any, please let it in the comments below. Thanks!
I've been receiving a lot good feedback from the Class members regarding their initial experience in the Valley. So far all of it has been positive. Congrats to everyone, Cast Members, Committee Members, Officers, and yes, even the guys on the sidelines for making this past Friday a memorable evening for our new Brothers.
Out of our 88 Candidates, we have 83 active in the Class, which means we have 5 guys (sounds like a burger joint) in line for the 2014 Spring Class, which will be named in honor of Valley Brother, Orator of Benjamin Franklin Consistory, and lets see he's going to be something else soon, oh yeah, soon to be Right Worshipful Grand Master, Bob Bateman, 33! Yes, our Spring Class will be named in honor of our Illustrious Brother, Bob. Be sure to mention that when discussing our Valley with Prospects. While Bob is serving as Grand Master, every Valley will have a Class named in his honor. We, as his Valley, should have the largest. Lets make it happen!
Have a great Tuesday everyone. Make it a "Twosday," which means make it twice as nice by doing something kind for someone.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Happy Sunday everyone!
I don't like to name names because sometimes you forget someone and that is never my intention. But sometimes I feel it is very important to let those responsible know that they're appreciated.
Our Casts on Friday evening did a great job. As did our Support Teams in, Make up, Marshals, Reception-Stewards, Stage Crew, and Wardrobe.
Congratulations and Thank You: Yasser Al-Khatib, Len Bezar, Robert Burns, Bill Mervin, Tom Wible, Skip Leopold, Bob Wasko, Ray Wasko, Christopher David Zenzel , Joe Brunelle, Brian Skoff, Scott Hilsee, Rob Kaiser, Andrew Dobson, Russ Combs, Dan Martin, Jason Jordan, Mark DeMatteis, Fred Kopetz, Brynell Wallace-Rogers, Douglass Hocker, John Jackson, Jeffrey Lees, Bill Brown, Jime Rae, Jim Wakeley, Barry Epstein, Norm Greene, Josh, Paul Noble, Joe Calabrese, Rich Jones, Bob Crotts, Steve Rashkow, Joe Sbaraglia, and Phil Janusz!
I hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did, consider yourself mentioned too, but do me a favor and post your name in the comments, that way you're remembered and acknowledged.
Great job again guys. You make our Valley as great as it is!
Happy Sunday everyone!
I don't like to name names because sometimes you forget someone and that is never my intention. But sometimes I feel it is very important to let those responsible know that they're appreciated.
Our Casts on Friday evening did a great job. As did our Support Teams in, Make up, Marshals, Reception-Stewards, Stage Crew, and Wardrobe.
Congratulations and Thank You: Yasser Al-Khatib, Len Bezar, Robert Burns, Bill Mervin, Tom Wible, Skip Leopold, Bob Wasko, Ray Wasko, Christopher David Zenzel , Joe Brunelle, Brian Skoff, Scott Hilsee, Rob Kaiser, Andrew Dobson, Russ Combs, Dan Martin, Jason Jordan, Mark DeMatteis, Fred Kopetz, Brynell Wallace-Rogers, Douglass Hocker, John Jackson, Jeffrey Lees, Bill Brown, Jime Rae, Jim Wakeley, Barry Epstein, Norm Greene, Josh, Paul Noble, Joe Calabrese, Rich Jones, Bob Crotts, Steve Rashkow, Joe Sbaraglia, and Phil Janusz!
I hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did, consider yourself mentioned too, but do me a favor and post your name in the comments, that way you're remembered and acknowledged.
Great job again guys. You make our Valley as great as it is!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
With apologies to my fellow Scot, Rod Stewart, "Tonight's the night!" And it is going to be all right!
Tonight is the big night for 88 Brethren who will become members of "Pennsylvania Freemasonry's Best Kept Secret!" Be sure to take a minute or two and greet as many of them as you can. They will all be wearing the white "Candidate" name tag with their name. Use their name when you greet them. Nothing makes someone feel better than to be called by their name. Lets be Brotherly to our new Brothers!
Good luck to our Casts tonight. We all know you guys will be fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing Bro. Bill Mervin, in his first 'starring' role!
Have a great Friday everyone and an even better weekend, and I'll see you tonight!
With apologies to my fellow Scot, Rod Stewart, "Tonight's the night!" And it is going to be all right!
Tonight is the big night for 88 Brethren who will become members of "Pennsylvania Freemasonry's Best Kept Secret!" Be sure to take a minute or two and greet as many of them as you can. They will all be wearing the white "Candidate" name tag with their name. Use their name when you greet them. Nothing makes someone feel better than to be called by their name. Lets be Brotherly to our new Brothers!
Good luck to our Casts tonight. We all know you guys will be fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing Bro. Bill Mervin, in his first 'starring' role!
Have a great Friday everyone and an even better weekend, and I'll see you tonight!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Dear Brethren and Friends:
Good morning and Happy Day Before!
That's right our Fall 2013 Reunion begins tomorrow evening. We have a large Class and a large turnout expected.
Tomorrow evening's meal will be the Valley's first encounter with the Temple's new Caterer as well. I know a few of you have already sampled their fare as have I, but here's to hoping that this is the start of good and 'tasty' relationship.
We have a large Class. It is extremely important that each of us, whether an Officer, Cast Member, or just one of those smiling faces on the sidelines, do our very best to make this a great experience for our new Brethren. I don't have to tell you how special our Valley is and what it means to each of us that are active in it, but we want to be sure that our Candidates are made to feel, first, welcome, and secondly, and probably the most important, appreciated. They are bringing numbers to our membership for sure, but they are also bringing new vision, new ideas, and new talents. We want them to become active members among us. Whether they choose to get involved in our Officer lines, Degree Casts, serve on a Committee or simply be another one of those smiling guys on the sideline, it is important that they know that the opportunity is there and that they are most definitely welcomed to it, however they choose to pursue it.
Get up during the intermissions. Go introduce yourself and shake a hand or two. They're your Brethren. Treat them like a Brother. Who knows, you might even make a great new friend.
Have a great day everyone!
Good morning and Happy Day Before!
That's right our Fall 2013 Reunion begins tomorrow evening. We have a large Class and a large turnout expected.
Tomorrow evening's meal will be the Valley's first encounter with the Temple's new Caterer as well. I know a few of you have already sampled their fare as have I, but here's to hoping that this is the start of good and 'tasty' relationship.
We have a large Class. It is extremely important that each of us, whether an Officer, Cast Member, or just one of those smiling faces on the sidelines, do our very best to make this a great experience for our new Brethren. I don't have to tell you how special our Valley is and what it means to each of us that are active in it, but we want to be sure that our Candidates are made to feel, first, welcome, and secondly, and probably the most important, appreciated. They are bringing numbers to our membership for sure, but they are also bringing new vision, new ideas, and new talents. We want them to become active members among us. Whether they choose to get involved in our Officer lines, Degree Casts, serve on a Committee or simply be another one of those smiling guys on the sideline, it is important that they know that the opportunity is there and that they are most definitely welcomed to it, however they choose to pursue it.
Get up during the intermissions. Go introduce yourself and shake a hand or two. They're your Brethren. Treat them like a Brother. Who knows, you might even make a great new friend.
Have a great day everyone!
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