Category Archives: Announcements

ACT No. 682 Welcomes Master Builder

LodgeBuilderAward

Bro. Larry A. Derr, District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District, presented the Master Builder Award to Bro. Herb Ridyard, a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682.

Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 congratulates Bro. Herb Ridyard, who was presented with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania’s Master Builder Award at the stated meeting on September 15, 2014. Presented by Bro. Larry A. Derr, District Deputy Grand Master of the First Masonic District, the award recognizes Bro. Ridyard’s zeal for the fraternity. To earn the award, a newly raised Master Mason must complete 10 mandatory requirements and also participate in three elective choices. Full details on the program can be found on the Grand Lodge Website (off site link.)

We look forward to great things out of Bro. Ridyard and encourage all new Master Masons to try and attain this noble distinction!

Bair Receives Scholarship from Lodge

Miss Bair receives the scholarship from Bro. Stephen E. Poff, Worshipful Master.

Miss Bair receives the scholarship from Bro. Stephen E. Poff, Worshipful Master.

Miss Kylee A. Bair, Mount Joy, PA has been selected to receive a $300.00 scholarship from Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682. The scholarship was awarded through the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. The Foundation, which is a charitable extension of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Pennsylvania, presented close to 60 scholarships totaling $170,000 this year to young people with a Masonic relative, or who are members of a Masonic-sponsored youth group.

Kylee is eligible as a relative of a member of the Lodge. Kylee was selected from close to 200 applicants. She is attending Millersville University. Previously, she graduated from Donegal High School.

1st Masonic District Holds Gun Raffle to Benefit Lebanon VA

The 1st Masonic District, to which Abraham C. Treichler Lodge belongs, is holding a gun raffle to benefit the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Lebanon, PA. The tickets are being sold for $20 each and will be played using the PA Lottery during the month of November. Prizes include cash, hand guns, rifles, and more. To find out more information, purchase a ticket, or for a copy of the complete rules, please see the Worshipful Master.

Here is a complete list of the prizes available. Good luck!

20140529_082106