News
On August 5, 2008, Grand Chancellor Roger Siegel Presents
the Town Supervisor of the Town Oyster Bay John Venditto
with a Plague in Recognition for his 25 years of involvement
with the Knights of Pythias of the Domain of New York,
during Pyhtian Recognition Night at Burns Park in Massapequa
Park New York. |
Donna Klein Jewish Academy High School students took first,
second and third place in the Florida State Poster Contest
sponsored by the Domain of Florida. Grand Vice Chancellor of
Florida Hy Turret made the presentations to the winners. The
Photo shows Art Teacher Anita Schwartz with two of the
winning students, Elan Horesh and Amy Schwartzer |
Sunrise Day Camp,
for children ages 3-16, is the only dedicated day camp in
the nation for children with cancer. It is a camp designed
to meet the emotional, social, recreational and physical
needs of these children while allowing them to enjoy the
comforts and safety of their own homes at night. Sunrise Day
Camp is operated by the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC and
is situated on the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, a 300-acre
wooded site that borders Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long
Island in New York. Best of all, Sunrise Day Camp is offered
free of charge to all children being treated for cancer or
related disorders on a non-sectarian basis.Representatives
from the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Domain of
New York presented a donation to Sunrise Day Camp.
(Bottom row, left to right) PGC Alan Greenberg, GS Irving
Kleiman, and GP Michael Sukenick.
(Back row, left to right) Sir Barry Weiner, GMA Robert
Kaufman, GC Roger Siegel, GIG Craig Shink, Brother Louis
Powler and President and CEO Arnie Preinger. |
Amanda Robison, a senior at North Newton High School, was
runner-up in Indiana in the Supreme Lodge Poster Contest.
She was sponsored by Morocco Lodge #492, and received a
check for $300.00.
Jacinda Edwards, a junior at Winchester High School, was the
first place winner. She was sponsored by Crescens Lodge #33.
She placed second in the national contest and was awarded
$500.00 from Supreme, in addition to the $500.00 prize in
Indiana. Welcome Lodge #37 hosted a reception for Jacinda
and her parents, Rev. Jonathan and Mary Edwards on July
31st. Also present was her art teacher, Mr. Dale Hardacre.
Grand Chancellor James Smith presented her a framed
certificate with the check from Supreme Lodge.
Left to right: Jonathan and Mary Edwards, Jacinda Edwards
and GC James Smith, Jr. |
Ashley Vogelman, a 2008 Ocean County College Nursing
Graduate, received the Rochelle Lodner Achievement Award
from Jersey Shore Lodge #76. The award was presented by PDGC
Ted Lodner, whose wife the award is named after. The
presentation took place at the Awards Reception at the
college in Lakewood, New Jersey. |
Supreme Prelate Sir Jerry Deitch is cooking up a storm at
the Clark County Annual Pythian Picnic. The event is always
well attended and is one of the highlights of the Pythian
year in the Domain of Nevada. The photo was taken by GS Rich
Bale who is the recorder for the Supreme Tribunal. |
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Clark Lodge #764 held their Annual Race Night on July 19th,
2008. The 3rd Race was the Knights of Pythias Clark Lodge
Race. Over 50 Brothers, Sisters and their guests enjoyed the
annual night at the races. It was a great turnout and a
great social event for the Lodge. As always some had more
when they left in their wallet and others had less. The
Brothers, Sisters and friends said it was great to
participate in this Lodge affair. Submitted by Sir Ronald F
Kiessling, Treasurer
Picture:Clark Lodge CC Neil Rickard (1st on right), Lodge
Treasurer Sir Ron Kiessling (2nd from right), PSR Sir Don
Baker (3rd from right) greeted the winner of the Third Race,
while the Jockey (4th from right) tried to control the
winner. |
United States Congressman Peter King has introduced a bill
in the House of Representatives recognizing the Knights of
Pythias since its inception in 1864. King, a Pythian
Brother, meet with the Grand Council of New York to discuss
the bill and to make arrangements for the brothers to travel
to Washington to view the passage of the bill. ( L to ) SR
Morton Hirsh,GMA Robert Kaufman, PGC Alan Greenberg,
Congressman King, GC Roger Siegel, PDGC Herb Gold |
Elkhart Temple #14 Packs Back Packs
Sisters from Elkhart Temple #14 spent the evening packing
back packs for the children in Title V schools. Every year,
we have increased the number we provide. This year, we
provided 10 back packs and extra supplies to these schools.
The schools appreciate getting the back packs to distribute
to needy children. |
WEST PALM BEACH…For the fifth consecutive year, the Pythian
Youth Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of the Knights of
Pythias (an international non-profit fraternal organization)
has made a donation to Camp Tikvah, the Special Needs Camp
operated by the JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches. The $3,500
donation brings the Pythian’s support of this camp to more
than $15,000.
Michelle Wasch, the JCC Executive Director thanks the
Foundation for the check which is well appreciated and
advises that The Pythian Youth Foundations’ donation will
allow several children to attend summer camp who otherwise
would not have had the means to do so. Amy Mauser, the JCC
Development Director advises that the money will enable
children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy,
Down’s syndrome and physical and cognitive impairments to
attend a number of programs at Camp Tikvah (a non-sectarian
camp.)
Photo ID (L-R) Pythian Sister Susan Bergstein, VP of
PYF-Past Grand Chancellor Norman Bergstein, Past Deputy
Supreme Chancellor Sir Phil. Newman, Amy Mauser-JCC
Development Director, Michelle Wasch-JCC Exec. Director and
Past Grand chancellor Sir Irv. Margulies (Past President of
PYF.)
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Indiana Sisters and Brothers |
Starting left; Anita Carnahan, PGT, sister of SR Jerry
McMaken. Back: Jerry McMaken, SR, uncle.
Front: Jean McMaken, PSR, aunt. Back: Jo Colgan, PGC,
mother. Front: Mary Crager, grandmother
Back: Jaci Lockwood, newest member
All in the Family
On July 10, 2008, Jaci Lockwood was initiated at Indiana’s
Grand Temple. Jaci is the daughter of Duane and Jo Cogan,
PGC. Granddaughter of Mary Crager of Auburn Temple #56.
Great granddaughter of Rebie Crager of Auburn Temple #56.
Niece of SR Jerry, Ashley Lodge, and PSR Jean McMaken of
Auburn Temple #56/Warsaw Temple #1. Anita Carnahan, PGT,
(sister of Jerry McMaken) Auburn Temple #56/Warsaw Temple
#1.
Submitted by Myrtle Davidson Grand Press Correspondent
Indiana |
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Washington/Alaska Sisters |
This year the sisters of Washington and Alaska Grand
Jurisdiction have been working on hats for the children of
St Jude's who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.
To day they have collected 310 hats to be given after their
Grand session in October. Along with the hats they are
raising money for research to find a cure for childhood
cancers. Grand Chief Denise choose this project because of
the loss of her significant other to cancer who believed if
we could stop children in cancer it would never effect the
adults. |
The incoming Grand Chancellor for the Domain of New Jersey
Harvey Hamerling threw out the first ball at the Knights of
Pythias night at the Yogi Berra Stadium in Montclair New
Jersey The stadium ifs the home of the New Jersey
Jackals of the Northern League. Many Pythians and their
families turned out for this exciting game and festivities
which proved to be a great fundraiser. Harvey is shown
with Jackals coach Ani Ramos.
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On July 12th at 2:00 P.M. the Grand Lodge and grand Temple
of Indiana held a joint installation of Officers for the
2008-2009 year at the Best Western Inn in Lafayette. James
Smith was installed as Grand Chancellor and Joyce Harter was
installed as Grand Chief. Grand Lodge Father is Marvin
Smith, uncle of the Grand Chancellor. James’s project is the
Heart Association. Grand Temple Mother Is Cara Shipley, PGC
of Maumee Temple.
Joyce’s project is preserving old Pythian documents and
paraphernalia.. |
New York's newly elected Grand Chancellor Roger Siegel chose
the New York Investiture of Grand Lodge Officers to announce
the donations made by the various fund raising arms of the
Domain of New York. The donations totaled over $86,000
dollars.(L to R) Assistant Chief Barry Weiner, Chairman of
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, Grand Master at
Arms Robert Kaufman, Co Chairman of the Pythian Humanitarian
Fund, Grand Chancellor Siegel, Grand Vice Chancellor Jerome
Bernszweig, Co Chairman of the Pythian Humanitarian Fund,
and SOG Sir Alan Krell, President of the Morris Smoller
Social Service Fund. |
 
Virginia’s annual golf and family weekend was held at
Fredericksburg Lodge #22 this July. Despite sweltering heat
and humidity, this outdoor event was well attended by
Pythians from around the state. The Golf competition on
Friday, July 18 was enjoyed by over seventy Pythians and
their guests. It was followed by a cookout..
This annual Domain of Virginia event, called the Ronnie
Quann Memorial Weekend, was started about twenty years ago.
Back then, it was mainly a softball tournament between
lodges. Over the years it has evolved into a golf tournament
and family picnic. The location is rotated among the
Domain’s districts. But no matter where it is held, Virginia
Pythians enjoy the chance to share an informal activity in
which all the members of their families can participate.
Plenty of activities were provided for the kids.
Early in the afternoon the pavilion at Fredericksburg Lodge
#22 began to fill with Pythians from around the state. |
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Pythian Youth Foundation of Florida Cabaret Night |
June 29th. 2008 the PYF of Florida hosted a Cabaret Night at
the SouthCountyCivicCenter in Delray Beach, Florida. The
primary purpose of our event was to give 9 camps in the
State of Florida $36,000.00 to send deserving Special Needs
Children to camp. We have been able to do this through the
contributions of our members to their Penny a Day
Contributions. Our Brothers and Sisters also contribute when
there is a happy or sad event in their lives. PYF Secretary
PDGC Jeffrey Smolokoff sends out a thank you card to the
sender and sends a letter to the recipient. We also receive
Grants from Goody two shoes, Walmart, Sams Club and the
Florida Marlins Photo shows (L to R) President Jerry
Kalinsky, Vice President Norman Bergstein, Shirley OBrien,
Camp Thunderbird Director and Martin Deringer.
Pythian Youth Foundation of Florida Vice President Norman
Bergstein presents a plaque to Nancy Olson, Director of the
Florida Marlins Community Foundation in recognition of the
help the Marlins have given to the PYF. |
Sir Bobby Crowe, PSC,(L) and GT Sir Floyd Dillon (R),
congratulate Sir Paul Collins on being made a Knight of the
Golden Spur. Sir Floyd Dillon was part of the rank team who
performed the Golden Spur ceremony. |
The changing of the guard in the Domain of New York took
place during the Annual Convention in Ellenville, New York.
Shown in the photo are (L toR) Supreme Outer Guard Sir Alan
Krell, Outgoing Grand Chancellor Allan Greenberg, incoming
Grand Chancellor Roger Siegel, Supreme Chancellor David
Mead. |
SR Thomas Teas (L) is presented with the Grand Chancellors
award by PSC Bobby Crowe. Looking on is Sir Paul Collins.
The award was made during the Annual Convention of the
Domain of Tennessee held in Pigeon Forge. |
Supreme Chancellor David Mead is pictured presenting Past
Assistant Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor Sir Joseph Robinson
with the Supreme Chancellors Award for the job is is doing
as chairman of the Supreme Lodge Support the Troops Program.
Robinson, a former Marine, is also very active with the
North Shore Detachment of the Marine Corps League. The
presentation was made at the Annual Convention of the Domain
of New York. |
The Knights of Pythias of New Jersey gave $15,000.00 to
Saint Barnabas Medical Center through its charity
foundation, presented to Dr. Dorothy Bisberg, Director,
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and of the Knights of
Pythias Center for Cystic Fibrosis, Sunday. Honored at the
reception at the AmbulatoryCareCenter were Madisyn Phillips,
this year’s Poster Child, and her parents, Christine
Phillips and Terrance Phillips.
Others participants in the program included Gregory Rokosz,
D.O., SBMC Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic
Affairs, Michael Seligman collection chairman, Grand
Chancellor Sir Martin Birnbaum, PGC Sir Saul Rochman,
Knights Charities Foundation President Jeff Zerowin, and PGC
Sir Marvin Diner as master of ceremonies.
Photo- Knights of Pythias 2008 Presentation to Saint
Barnabas Medical Center Pediatric Pulmonology (left to
right) Jeff Zerowin, Marvin Diner, Terrance Phillips, Dr.
Dorothy Bisberg, Madisyn Phillips, Michael Seligman,
Christine Phillips, and Martin Birnbaum. |
British Columbia Grand Chancellor James Rutherford of Royal
Lodge #6 and British Columbia Grand Chief Gwen Major of
Lumby Temple #25 have announced new joint programs to
enhance the Pythian image with service towards support of
charities and community good-will programs and projects. |
Mid Island Lodge #828 provided funding for the Island
Harvest Food Project. The project supplies food for those
families in need of assistance. Photo (R-L) Councilman
Joseph Muscarella, Island Harvest representative Ignatius
Muscarella, Island Harvest representative Elissa Weich,
Island Harvest representative Andrew Melville, Mid Island
Chancellor Commander Marty Fein, and Public Relations
chairman Herb Gold. |
The Domain of West Virginia held a Rathbone Bible Class at
Buckhannon Lodge #39 in Buckhannon West Virginia. The Page
rank was started at 1 o'clock followed by the Esquire Rank.
We were then treated to a fabulous meal prepared by and
served by Buckhannon Pythian Sister Temple #134. The Rank of
Knight was then performed in long form in full dress. Eight
new Knights were taken in. Blue Ridge Lodge #131 from Ranson
West Virginia, brought their new robes etc. for the
initiation. Blue Ridge purchased new robes just a few years
ago. The had a copy of a 1920 Pythian catalog and had the
robes individually made at a cost of over $8000 dollars.
Reported by West Virginia Grand Treasurer PGC Monte (Yellow
Robe) MIller |
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