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Fall Reunion 2010Walter E. Ellenberger Class

This years Fall Reunion should prove to be Inspirational, Convenient and Enjoyable.

The Class has been named in honor of Illustrious Brother Walter E. Ellenberger, 33º.

There will be an Agape Dinner on Friday evening November 12th for the candidates, their mentors and officers of the Valley. This will take place at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg OH. The new Supreme Council DVD for the 4º will be shown and all candidates must attend the dinner and see the 4º Presentation before they can move on to the other Degrees on Saturday November 13th. There will be a Social Hour beginning at 6:00 PM followed by the 4º DVD and Dinner.

Saturday November 13th finds the Valley conferring the 9º, 14º, 15º, 17º and the 31º/32º.

Please mark your calendars and plan on being with us for the 258th Valley of Toledo Reunion. See you then!

Friday November 12, 2010

6:00 PM Social Hour at the Holiday Inn French Quarter

7:00 PM New Fourth Degree DVD from Supreme Council

8:00PM Dinner

Saturday, November 13, 2010

7:00 AM Registration

7:45 AM Assemble the Class

8:00 AM Open Lodge, Council, Chapter, Consistory, Communication of Degrees, Cover Obligation

8:15 AM Ninth Degree

9:30 AM Degree Education/Intermission

10:00 AM Fourteenth Degree

11:15 AM Degree Education/Class Picture

11:45 AM Fifteenth Degree

1:00 AM Degree Education

1:15 PM Lunch

2:15 PM Seventeenth Degree

3:15 PM Degree Education/Intermission

3:45 PM Thirty-First & Thirty-Second Degrees

5:45 PM Degree Education/Curtain

6:00 PM Afterglow – Holiday Inn French Quarter

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MMaassoonniiccTTiiddiinnggssPublished by the 320 FREEMASONS, Valley of Toledo Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Mail Address:320 FreemasonryAASR Valley of Toledo1720 Indian Wood Circle Suite EMaumee, OH 43537

Phone: 419.893.2942Fax: 419.893.2962

Email:deputyrep@toledoaasr.comsecretary@toledoaasr.comkaren@toledoaasr.compamela@toledoaasr.comwebmaster@toledoaasr.com

Editor:Gary L. McElfresh, 330

Design/Layout/Publisher:Brage E. Elliott, 320

Contributing Reporters:Gary L. McElfresh, 330

Douglas W. King, 330

Membership Development:Michael A. Lake, 320

Photography:Richard L. Davis, 320, M.S.A.James R. Weyer, 320

Deputies RepresentativeClarence L. Hartzell III, 330

Executive SecretaryGary L. McElfresh, 330

Trustees:Christopher J. Hill, 330

Richard J. Herr, 330

Christian A. King, 330

Bernard S Welniak, Jr., 330

Larry D. Ellison, 330

Dennis L. Wilhelm, Sr., 330

James A. Foote, 330

Gary L. McElfresh, 330

From The Desk of the Executive Secretary

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It is truly hard to believe that our Fall Reunion is right around the corner. There is an excitement in the air for this Reunion for several reasons. Number one the Class is named for one of the finest Masons I know, Illustrious Brother Walter E. Ellenberger, 33º. Ill. Brother Ellenberger has certainly dedicated his life to Freemasonry and has labored faithfully in many of the various Masonic quarries. No finer Man or Mason will you ever want to meet. We owe it to Walter to have a good turn out.

Another reason for some of our excitement is the fact that we will be using the Performing Arts Center in Maumee for our Degree portrayals. What a nice facility. It is almost brand new and offers many of the best stage advantages to be found. The environment we will be in is top shelf and I do hope that many of you will come out to see this lovely facility as it should lend itself to the enhancement of our work. The Maumee Performing Arts Center is attached to the Maumee High School at 1147 Saco Street off of Key Street in Maumee.

One other item we will be rolling out at this Reunion is a brief explanation of each degree as it concludes. We hope that this will add to the Scottish Rite experience for our new candidates. The Toledo Lyceum will be doing the presentations. If they are well received we may consider doing them in the future.

The other thing you may have noticed is that Friday night is a big night for us. A social hour, the new 4º DVD and our evening meal begins the Reunion festivities. The candidates must attend this event in order to advance through the other degrees on Saturday. It is hoped that Petition signers, Mentors, Officers and interested Members will make an effort to attend.

On Saturday Louie Takacs of Takacs Meats will cater our lunch. After we close the Curtain on Saturday it’s back to the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg for an afterglow.

We hope all of these items along with the normal good fellowship we have with each other will provide and Inspirational, Convenient and Enjoyable Reunion for all.

I do hope that there will be plenty of new candidates and that everyone has been working hard to get petitions!

The other thing for your consideration is the Christmas Gathering at the Toledo Zoo. This event has been very well attended the last several years and is growing. It is a great time and it is always enjoyed by those who come. Get your reservations in now and help us celebrate the Holiday Season. It would be fantastic to fill the Nairobi Pavilion.

As this will be the last Tidings for 2010 on behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Officers, Karen, Pam and myself we want to wish all of you the very best for 2011!

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The Valley of Toledo Sublime Masters Guild will meet for its Fourth Assembly on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Byblos Restaurant, 1050 S. Reynolds Road, in Toledo. Dinner from the menu will run concurrently with the study time. Having completed the study of “The Builders”, the format for this session will encourage each participant to bring in and discuss any Masonic article, book, blogpost, etc. Our discussions include spirited debate on current Masonic issues and we encourage personal reflections of the participants. Please RSVP to Guildmaster Ill. Brother Ted Korn, 33º at 419-250-1773 so that the Guild can plan for your participation. All Masons are encouraged to attend.

Sublime Masters Guild Fourth Assembly

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When thinking about Philadelphia PA one normally thinks about Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Art Museum where Sylvester Stallone ran up the steps in the Movie Rocky. It is also the setting for part of the Film National Treasure which dealt in large part with the Masonic Fraternity. There are of course many other important events associated with the City of Brotherly Love.

Two other important events took place in Philadelphia in August. The Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America held its annual meeting there and two Valley of Toledo Members were made Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and coroneted 33º Masons. Receiving this prestigious award were Brothers Dr. Christian A. King and Bernard S. Welniak, Jr. In conferring the degree the Supreme Council recognized them not only for their many contributions to Freemasonry but to their communities and society as well. Pictured are (from left to right) Illustrious Brother Dr. Christian A. King, 33º, Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Neil M. Smalley, 33º Deputy for Ohio and Illustrious Brother Bernard S. Welniak, Jr., 33º.

The other important event at Supreme Council occurred at the State Dinner for Ohio held on Tuesday evening August 31st. Illustrious Brother Dr. Dimitrios N. Xanthakos, 33º was honored by Illustrious and Most Worshipful Grand Master Terry W. Posey, 33º Grand Master of Masons in Ohio with the Grand Masters Community Service Award for the 11th Masonic District. In recognizing Illustrious Brother Xanthakos Grand Master Posey commented not only on his contributions to Medicine and Surgical Procedures (Dr. Xanthakos was a pioneer in the field of Laparoscopic Surgery) but for his many generous contributions to various parts of the world who

through no fault of their own lack knowledge of the most recent medical advancements which Dr. Xanthakos brings to them with no compensation. Dr. Xanthakos was to have been presented the Award in April of this year at the 11th Masonic District Grand Master Reception but was out of the country on one of his many humanitarian trips. Grand Master Posey really wanted to present this award to him in person and was pleased that he finally got the chance

to do so. Pictured from left to right are Illustrious Brother Dr. Xanthakos, his wife Ursula and Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Posey.

2010 Supreme Council, Philadelphia, PA

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Valley of Toledo Members Recognized by DeMolay

Earlier this year several Valley of Toledo members were either recognized by or received appointments from DeMolay International. They are as follows:

Illustrious Brother Theodore B. Korn, 33º was elected as Region IV Representative for the Midwest; James Gordon State Master Councilor for Indiana was elected as DeMolay Region IV Representative and Illustrious Brother William H. Koon, II, 33º was appointed as Grand Preceptor for the Supreme Council. Pictured from left to right are Ill. Brother Korn, James Gordon and Ill. Brother Koon.

The International Supreme Council of DeMolay honored Brother Dr. Wade Young with the Active Legion of Honor and Illustrious Brother Dr. Chris King, 33º with the Honorary Legion of Honor. Pictured from left to right are Brother Dr. Young and Ill. Brother Dr. King.

Robert Laing of Van Wert Chapter was recognized with the degree of Chevalier and Brother Chris Gorsuch with the Advisor Cross of Honor. Pictured from left to right are Brother Gorsuch and Robert Laing.

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The Firelands Scottish Rite Association held their annual picnic at George and Mary Sherman’s Farm on Thursday July 29th. Pictured below from left to right are the Valley Officers who attended the Meeting. By the way a great time was had by all!

Bernie Welniak - Sovereign Prince Northern Light Council Princes of JerusalemLarry D. Ellison - Most Wise Master Ft. Industry Chapter Rose CroixGary McElfresh - Executive Secretary Valley of ToledoNelson Green - Association SecretaryChris King - Thrice Potent Master Mi-A-Mi Lodge of PerfectionMike Shobe - 1st Lieutenant Commander Toledo ConsistoryJohn Stone - Master of Ceremonies Northern Light Council Princes of JerusalemLeroy Stober - Association President

Firelands Scottish Rite Association

Tidings Quiz

This year's Supreme Council was held in Philadelphia, PA. As everyone knows, Philadelphia has played an important role in American history, and consequently has many historic landmarks. The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall among them. This month's quiz is about these historic landmarks.

Fact: The Liberty Bell is the most visited landmark in Philadelphia.

Question: What is the second most visited landmark?

The first brother that calls the office with the correct answer wins a free lunch with our Executive Secretary, Illustrious Brother Gary L. McElfresh, 33o.

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Masonic Cinema

Festival Film 5“V for Vendetta”

Friday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.At The Korn Manse

10918 Ramm Road Whitehouse OH 419 250-1773

Join us to celebrate “Guy Fawkes Day” at a special showing of the 2005 speculative fiction thriller “V for Vendetta” starring Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea and John Hurt. Set in a future totalitarian Britain, we follow the transformation of a young Evey Hammond (Portman) from fearful girl to fearless citizen through her contact with the mysterious and powerful “V” (Weaving). The theme of the film eludes to the November, 1605, Gunpowder Plot where rebels unsuccessfully attempted to blow up King James I and the House of Parliament. Named for one of the plot’s leaders, Guy Fawkes Day on November 5 has been celebrated in England every since with - you guessed it – fireworks, bonfires and burning effigies.

So, what does this have to do with Freemasonry? While it is true that politics and Freemasonry are usually separate concepts, Scottish Rite philosophy (according to Pike and others) addresses fundamental political rights and responsibilities in a free society. These themes are presented in the film and will be discussed.

The film will not be shown at Valley HQ but will be presented at the home of Ted and Caroline Korn at 10918 Ramm Road in Whitehouse. The presentation will conclude with a bonfire and appropriate celebrations. Please RSVP to the Valley HQ on your attendance and advise whether you wish to purchase a Guy Fawkes mask. Food and drinks will be available for a donation.

The Masonic Cinema thanks all who supported the 2010 Film Festival. Look in future Tidings for announcements for the 2011 Film Festival.

2010 Masonic Film Festival Concludes

In September, The Masonic Cinema featured the popular action film “Rob Roy” and in October watched as ill-tempered Templar’s got their due at the hands of the Saracens in the period piece “Kingdom of Heaven”. The Film Festival concludes on the theme of political freedom.

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