2022 Convention Edition Cedar Digest Volume 54 Issue No. 2
2022 Convention Edition
Cedar Digest
The
Convention Edition 2022 Cedar Digest Volume 54 Issue No. 2
The Cedar Digest
2022 Convention Edition Cedar Digest Volume 54 Issue No. 2.
A publication of the Supreme Forest Tall Cedars
of Lebanon of N. A.
©2022 Supreme Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon of N. A.
Karen Wenrich, Oce Assistant
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 116
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 232-5991
(717) 232-5997 (fax)
Please note: e deadline for the next issue Fall/Winter will
be October 30, 2022
Editorial Sta
Cedar Digest Committee
Editors:
Bob Hahn, Supreme Scribe
Karen Wenrich
e Cedar Digest is published semi- annually by the
Supreme Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon of N. A., 4309
Linglestown Road, Suite 116, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Articles and photographs to be considered for publication
should be sent to the attention of the editorial sta.
We appreciate the numerous submissions we receive for
consideration. We apologize, but due to space constraints we
are not able to publish every submission we receive.
Visit www.TallCedars.org if you would like to receive an
electronic version of our magazine.
4. Convention
19. Candidates
32. Proposed Supreme Forest
Constitution and By-law Changes
44. Midwinter 2023
Contents
e 2022 convention will be held October 6-9 in
Ocean City, Maryland.
ere are many proposed changes to our By-Laws and
Constitution. is is your opportunity for your voice
to be heard.
50/50 Drawing
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We are all blessed in many ways. We have an obligation to pass these blessings on to others.
What a Great time to be a Tall Cedar!
Welcome to the rst ever special “Convention Issue” edition of the Cedar
Digest.
Enclosed you will nd all the information you need to get ready for
Convention 2022 in Ocean City, Maryland!
Whether you are a new Sapling or a seasoned Cedar, I hope that you will
consider attending this great annual event. Not only has it been three years
since our last Convention (anks COVID!), but this IS the annual business
session of the Supreme Forest. It is also a time to get acquainted, reacquainted
with fellow Cedars from all over and enjoy a time of Fun, Frolic, and
Fellowship together.
So you might be asking yourself, is it worth me as a “green” pyramid to even
show up? Yes, because YOU GET A VOICE! Per our Constitution, “Any
member, in good standing of a Constituent Forest, shall be granted voice and
vote on all business brought before the Annual Meeting, except for the election of
Supreme Forest Ocers. Only members of the Supreme Forest will be eligible to
vote on the selection of Supreme Forest Ocers.” (Constitution Art. 5; A; 4.)
is event is for the whole family. I am sure the ladies will be getting out in
the town of Ocean City to sightsee and take in all the shops and we are planning fun events throughout the weekend
with our clowns and rangers to involve the kids.
At this convention we will also be celebrating our veterans in several ways. For it is because of them and their
sacrices that we have the freedoms we do as Tall Cedars.
Our closing dinner will be a red, white, and blue dinner with a themed band so feel free to wear your best outt
and show your support for our veterans and our country.
I know many are worried about the cost to attend due to the rise in prices of EVERYTHING! Unfortunately, the
Supreme Forest cannot control this, but we are doing the best we can to make it worth your while if you do plan to
attend.
Hope to see many of you in October! Until then, stay healthy and safe while going out and spreading Fun, Frolic,
and Fellowship in the name of Tall Cedars!
Cedarly,
Joseph S. Russell
2022 Supreme Tall Cedar
Supreme Tall Cedar, Joseph S. Russell, PGTC No. 212
119
th
Annual Session and Convention
Information Packet
Thursday October 6
th
to Sunday October 9
th
, 2022
Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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2022 Tall Cedar Convention
Tentative Agenda
Event Schedule:
Wednesday, Oct. 5 Deliveries to Convention Center
Contact Convention Chairman to Schedule.
Thursday, Oct. 6 7:30 AM, Vendors Start Unloading and Set Up
9:00 AM, Supreme Forest Board Meeting
9:00 AM, Foundation Board Meeting
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Boards Luncheon
1:00 PM, Board Meetings Continue If Needed
12:00 PM–6:00 PM, Registration and Vendors
6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Reception
7:30 PM–10:30 PM, Buffet Dinner
8:30 PM-11:45 PM, Supreme Forest Hospitality
Friday, Oct. 7 7:00 AM-8:30 AM, Breakfast
8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Credentials, Registration and Vendors
8:30 AM, Open Session followed by General Session.
All Supreme Forest Officers In Tux And Jewel
Forest Officers In Tux and Jewel
PSTC’ s In PSTC Attire
All Others in Business Suit Or Blazer With Tie
Please Adhere to Dress Code
Introductions: *Closed Session*
Board of Directors and Present 2023 Budget
Past Supreme Forest Officers List Candidates & Receive Nominations
Distinguished Guests Voting on SF Officers & Constitution and By Laws
2022 Goodwill Ambassador Committee Reports
Key Club Recipients-Recognition Election Results
Memorial Service
Friday, Oct.7
12:00 PM, Ladies of Cedarism Luncheon, Doors open at 11:30 AM
12:00 PM, Men’s Luncheon
1:00 PM, Resume General Session if needed
3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Balloon Competition, Clown Face Painting
8:00 PM-11:45 PM, Supreme Forest Hospitality
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Saturday, Oct. 8 7:00 AM-9:00AM, Breakfast
8:00 AM-12:00PM, Vendors
9:00 AM, Cavalcade of Colors
9:30 AM-1:00PM, 45
th
Annual Tall Cedar/Cedarette Clown Jamboree
5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Cocktails/Gathering, Cash Bar
6:30 PM-10:30 PM, Buffet Dinner and Awards Presentation.
8:30 PM-11:45PM, Supreme Forest Hospitality
Sunday, Oct. 9 7:30 AM-9:30 AM, Breakfast
10:00 AM, Church Service
(Dress casual except for Chaplain, STC, SDSTC & JDSTC, business suit)
Recommended Dress Code
Thursday, October 6
th
Casual at All Events but Wear Pyramids
Friday, October 7
th
Supreme Forest Session
Supreme Forest Officers – Tuxedo and Jewel
Past Supreme Tall Cedars – Blue Blazer, Grey Slacks
Forest Officers – Tuxedo and Jewel
Supreme Forest Members – Business Suit/Blazer and Tie
Fraternal Relations Guest - Appropriate Attire for Office
All other Members – Business Attire Blazer and Tie
Women and All Guest should Dress Appropriately
Absolutely No Shorts, T-Shirts, Tank Tops or Jersey’s Will Be Allowed Into Supreme Session
Saturday, October 8
th
Casual at All Events but Wear Pyramids
Sunday, October 9
th
Church Service Casual except for Chaplain and
those involved in service, Coat and Tie.
Be Proud
Wear Pyramids at All Times
Even Walking on The Boardwalk
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2022 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Convention
October 6-9, 2022
Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
410-524-3535
It’s been two long years since we had a convention full of FUN, FROLIC and
FELLOWSHIP that we as Tall Cedars have enjoyed. Come join your fellow CEDARS
this October for your annual Convention and session of The Supreme Forest.
Room Rates Per Night
Wednesday October 5 & Thursday October 6, 2022, per night, Double Queen $120.00 + taxes
Executive King $120.00 + taxes
Friday October 7 & Saturday October 8, 2022, per night, Double Queen $160.00 + taxes
Executive King $160.00 + taxes
All Reservations Must Be Made by September 6, 2022
Call 410-524-3535 for Reservations
Request The Special Tall Cedars of Lebanon Group Rates When Scheduling.
Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Extra person charge is $15.00 per night. Children under
18 stay free in their parent’s room using existing bedding. Currently an 11% state and local tax is applicable to
the room rates. Such taxes are subject to change without notice.
All reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Should a guest cancel a reservation, the
deposit is refundable if notice is given at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival and a cancellation
number obtained. Reservations cannot be shortened with-in seventy-two (72) hours of scheduled arrival.
There will be no refunds for early check-out. Anyone checking out prior to their scheduled departure date will
be responsible for their full scheduled stay.
Call 410-524-3535 or 1-800-638-2100 to make your reservations.
Don’t forget to mention Tall Cedar of Lebanon.
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Tall Cedars of Lebanon
of North America
Convention 2022
Opening Dinner
Come Join Your Fellow Tall Cedars and Their Families for
Fun, Frolic and Fellowship
6:30-7:30 Reception
7:30-10:30 Buffet Dinner
See convention meals form to sign up
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2022 Annual
Ladies of Cedarism
Luncheon
Hosted By
Annapolis Forest Cedarettes
Theme is
“Sunflowers”
Friday October 7, 2022
Doors Open At 11:30 Luncheon @ Noon
Chef Salad
Fresh Fruit
Apple Pie & Beverage
(If you have a special Dietary need call Gerry Tynan, 410-242-6978)
“A Gift Valued At $10.00 From Each Forest Is Appreciated”
Deadline For Reservations September 15, 2022
See Convention Meals Form to Sign Up
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2022 Convention
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Men’s Luncheon
Friday October 7
th
, 2022
Doors Open @ 11:45 AM - Luncheon @Noon
All Tall Cedars are invited to join the
Supreme Forest Officers for a
Sandwich Buffet Lunch
&
Fun, Frolic, and Fellowship
See Convention Meals Form to Sign Up
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2022 Convention
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Closing Dinner
&
Awards Presentations
Saturday October 8, 2022
Casual Dress
Social “Hour” @ 5:30 PM
Cash Bar
Dinner @ 6:30 PM
See Convention Meals Plan
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2022 Tall Cedar Convention
Meals Menu
Thursday Evening Dinner
All American- Black Angus Burgers, Sides of Applewood Bacon and Cheddar,
Kosher Dogs, Carolina BBQ Chicken Breasts, Potato Rolls, Accompaniment
Platter with Romaine, Tomatoes, Kosher Dills, and Condiments, French Fries,
Cole Slaw, Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Brownies and Blondies, Iced Tea,
Coffee and Teas.
Breakfast-Friday, Saturday And Sunday
Assorted chilled juices, Seasonal Fruit Cup with Berries, Biscuits with Butter
and Jam, Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Pico de Gallo and Cheddar,
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage, Hash Brown Potatoes, Assorted
Coffees and Teas.
Friday Ladies Luncheon
Chef’s Salad- Crisp Romaine, Turkey, Ham, American and Swiss Cheeses, Hard
Boiled Egg, Tomato Wedges, House Vinaigrette, Dinner Roll and Butter, Fresh
Fruit, Apple Pie and Iced Tea.
Friday Men’s Luncheon
Sandwich Buffet- Turkey and Swiss, Ham and American Cheese, Tuna Salad,
Condiments, Macaroni Salad, Kettle Chips, Fruit Cup, Cookies, Coffee, Tea and
Iced Tea.
Saturday Evening Dinner
Classic Buffet-Potato Leek Soup, Ocean Club Salad Bar with Ranch and
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Beef Medallions with Sherry Mushroom Sauce, Baked
Atlantic Salmon, Buerre Blanc, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Potato Lyonnaise,
Sauteed Green Beans, Warm Dinner Rolls with Sweet Cream Butter, Chocolate
Cake, pound Cake with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream, Iced Tea, Coffee
and Teas.
See Convention Meals Form to Sign Up
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2022 Tall Cedar Convention Meals Form
Thursday October 6, 2022, 6:30pm Dinner-Buffet $57.00 x ____ = ____________
Friday October 7, 2022, 7:00-8:30am Breakfast Buffet $27.00 x ____ = ____________
Friday October 7, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm Ladies Luncheon $28.00 x ____ = ____________
Friday October 7, 2022, 12:00-1:00pm Men’s Luncheon $28.00 x ____ = ____________
Saturday October 8, 2022, 7:00-9:00am Breakfast Buffet $27.00 x ____ = ____________
Saturday October 8, 2022, 6:30pm Dinner-Buffet $59.00 x ____ = ____________
Sunday October 9, 2022, 7:30-9:30am Breakfast Buffet $27.00 x ____ = ____________
Prices include Gratuity and Tax
TOTAL_________________
Make checks payable to “2022 Tall Cedar Convention”’
Name _________________________________ Forest ___________________ # ________
Spouse ________________________________
Address ______________________________________ Phone _______________________
City, State Zip _________________________________ email _______________________
Make checks payable to “2022 Tall Cedar Convention”
Send Completed Form and Payment To: Gerry Tynan
5552 Dolores Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
All Meal Reservations Need to Be Received by September 15, 2022
Absolutely No Refunds After September 30, 2022
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Cavalcade of Color Guards
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 9:00am at the annual
Tall Cedar Convention, all Tall Cedar Forest’s are invited to
participate in a large group presentation of the Colors.
One Color Guard will be selected to carry the American Flag to
lead the Cavalcade; and all others are encouraged to represent
their Forest by having
members carry
one or more flags to the
floor. You do not need to have an established Color Guard; one
person can represent your Forest!
Contact Ray Sheaffer, Supreme Chief Ranger
717-825-8359
RSVP
By September 15, 2022 to Ray Sheaffer
Forest_________________________________#__________
Contact Person: ____________________________________
Email________________________ Phone_______________
The Supreme Forest Tall cedars of North America
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th
Annual Supreme Clown Competition
Registration form
Please Type or Print Legibly
Forest: Forest Chief Clown
:
Name: Clown Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone number most likely to answer: Email address:
There are eight (8) categories of competition. Circle the category (s) in which you will be competing:
Tall Cedars & Cedarettes
1
Whiteface
2
Auguste
3
Hobo / Tramp / Bag Lady
4
Character
5
Individual Skits
6
Group Skits
7
Balloons
8
Face Painting
$15.00 Entry Fee Per Category
or
$20 Entry Fee Day of Competition
Please make checks payable to: Frank Williams
Send Fees & Registration Form To:
Frank Williams
13799 Wilson Hill Road
Georgetown, Delaware, 19947-3640
PLEASE NOTE: Balloon & Face Painting Competition will be held at the Hotel on Friday, October 7th @ approximately 3:00
p.m. Clown Make-up, costume and skits will be held Saturday, October 8th @ 9:30 a.m. and Doors will open at 7 a.m. for
participating clowns for makeup. Clowns participating in the skit competition that are not being judged for make-up, do not have
to make-up at the make-up site. The Competition will start at 9:30 a.m. with the clown skits to follow
.
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SUPREME FOREST
OF THE
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON
OF NORTH AMERICA
Established 1902
Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.tallcedars.org • Our Charity – Muscular Dystrophy Research
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 116 • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112 • (717) 232-5991 • FAX (717) 232-5997
April 2022
Dear Brother Cedars:
The 2022 Convention Committee would like to publish an outstanding Souvenir Program Book for your use
at
the Annual Convention to be held in Ocean City, Maryland October 6
th
-9
th
, 2022
We solicit your participation in this endeavor by asking you to purchase advertising space in this publication.
It is our sincere hope that every Forest in the Cedar King
dom will participate in order to help support the 2022
Convention.
As there will be no flyers stuffed into Registration Packets at Convention, Forests that wish to promote an
activity should do so in their ad. This book will contain all pertinent infor
mation and schedules for Convention,
so an ad in this book will be seen.
To have the book printed in time for Convention, we must have your ad copy
no later than September 1
st
,
2022.
Please prepare your advertisement,
put it on a flash drive, indicate your choice of space, make your check
payable to
“TCL Convention
" and mail to: TCL Convention c/o Les Metcalf, 1240 Birch Ave.,
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Ads may also be e
The 2022 Convention Committee thanks you for your support of this important undertaking.
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2022 Convention Ad
Full Page (
) Half Page ( ) Quarter Page ( )
$125. $75. $50.
Boosters: $3.00 Per Line (attach list)
Amount Enclosed: $ _____________________
Forest Name: ____________________________________________________ Number ______________
Address ___________________________________ City_________________________ State_____ZIP _______
Supreme Forest
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
2022 Convention Souvenir Program Book
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TCL Convention c/o Les Metcalf, 1240 Birch Ave., Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Deadline – September 1, 2022
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
2022 Convention Registration Form
October 6
th
- 9
th
, 2022
Forest Name & No. __________________________________________ Page __________ of _________
Housing Chairman: __________________________________________
Home Phone # _______________________________ Work Phone # _________________________
Registration is $25 Per Person.
There is no charge for youth, however, please indicate the number.
Deadline for Pre-registration and/or cancellation – September 6
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Make check payable to “TCLConvention” and mail to:
TCL Convention c/o Les Metcalf, 1240 Birch Ave. Halethorpe, MD21227
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SUPREME FOREST
OF THE
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON
OF NORTH AMERICA
Established 1902
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 116
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112 • (717) 232-5991 • FAX (717) 232-5997
April 2022
During the period of October 6
th
-9
th
2022, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America will be
celebrating its 119
th
Annual Session and Convention
in Ocean City, Maryland. The Tall Cedars are a non-
profit organization headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and have numerous chapters
throu
ghout the Eastern United States.
Tall Cedars are perhaps best known for supporting MDA medical research to help find a cause for, and
an ultimate elimination of, muscular dystrophy and related neuro
-muscular diseases.
The purpose of this letter is to enlist your support to help make this very special convention a success
by asking you to purchase advertising space in the Souvenir Program Book. This book will be used
during the convention. Although the exact count of how many Tall Cedars will be attending is not
known, we are anticipating approximately 500 Tall Cedars and their ladies will be coming to Ocean City,
Maryland. If you would like to place an ad in this program book, there are three choices: Full page @
$125, Half page @ $75.00, or Quarter
page @ $50.00. Please provide a copy of your advertisement on a
flash drive, indicate your size choice (full, half or one
-quarter), make check payable to "TCL
Convention", and mail to:
TCL Convention
c/o Les Metcalf
1240 Birch Avenue
Halethorpe Maryland 21227
Ads may also be e
-mailed to [email protected]
but be sure to mail the form and payment.
Deadline for submission is September 1
st
, 2022.
The 2022 Convention Committee would like to thank you for your support of this important undertaking.
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2022 Convention Program Book
Full Page (
) Half Page ( ) Quarter Page ( )
$125. $75. $50.
Name Of Business: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed: $ _____________
2022 Tall Cedars Convention
Ocean City Fountainebleau Resort
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Thursday, October 6
th
, Friday, October 7
th
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 8
th
8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Vendor Application
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Or
Forest Name ___________________________________________________________ No. ____________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip
E-Mail: ______________________________________________Phone No. ____________________________
Descriptions Of Items for Sale: __________________________________________________________
# Of Tables Required _______________
Price: Forests/Cedarettes - No Charge** All Other Vendors - 65.00/Table**
No Charge for Fund Raisers for Forests. All Others Are Considered Vendors
Complete this form and send to
: Les Metcalf
1240 Birch Ave.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
E-Mail: [email protected]
Applications must be received and paid for by September 6, 2022,
NO refunds after September 30, 2022
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Hear Ye Hear Ye
Our Fundraising eorts has entered the 21
st
century by way of the Better World Platform
This is our fund raiser to help support our Special Activities Fund. Please share the link
with everyone you know. No more tickets to keep track of and no more tickets to sell.
The link is
http://tallcedars.betterworld.org/events/50-50
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Candidates for 2023
Oce Candidate
Supreme Tall Cedar David W. Manter, Sr., PGTC No. 124
Senior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar James R. Marion, PGTC No. 209
Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar Michael Youse, PGTC No. 49
Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar Douglas Stadler, PGTC No. 132
Supreme Scribe Robert T. Hahn, GTC No. 61
Supreme Scribe David McDade, PGTC No. 43
Supreme Treasurer Brian Van Scyoc, PGTC No. 145
Supreme Director:
Region No. 1 Alex Duenas , PGTC No. 66
Region No. 4 Alan A. Raab PGTC No. 50
Region No. 5 Paul Wolf PGTC No.
Region No. 6 Bruce E. Neubauer Sr., PGTC 77
Region No. 8 Edward G Ghiglieri, PGTC No. 193
Region No. 10 Roberto Sanchez, PGTC No. 221
Region No. 11 William L. (Bill) Greene, PGTC No. 130
Note
To be nominated from the oor, Article VII, A, 3 of the Supreme Forest Constitution reads as follows:
A candidate may be nominated from the oor at the Annual Meeting at the time other nominations previously
announced are made, provided a petition is led with the Supreme Scribe, bearing the signatures of at least ve (5)
members of the Supreme Forest from each of four (4) districts in one (1) region; except, in those situations where less
than four (4) districts compose a region, such petition shall contain ve (5) signatures from each district composing
such a region.
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Candidate for Supreme Tall Cedar
David Manter PGTC No. 124
It is truly a great day to be a Cedar. I have said it before, but I think it deserves to
be said again. When you joined your Blue Lodge, you joined a Fraternity but, when
you joined Tall Cedars, you became part of a family.
As with any family there are going to be great days and not so great days. ere are
days that we will incur growing pains and days of natural progression. is is all
part of the evolution of a having a rock-solid family on a rm foundation that will
support growth and can move into the 21 Century.
I have been blessed over the last two years to be a part of this Kingdom at the
Supreme Line level. I can truly say that this has been an eye-opening experience for
me and has been a great training period.
One thing that I can assure all our members of is this, my belief is that this is
your organization, and you have a right to attend any meeting anywhere. ere
will always be time for open constructive dialog between the Constituent Forest
members and the Supreme Forest. e key is open constructive dialog not redundant complaining with no proposal to
remedy the situation. I know there are things that have happened in our recent history and things in our not so recent
history that some members have adamantly disagreed with. I am going to ask that all those negative packages be left on the
dock. When the 2023 train pulls out of the station we need to have clear tracks and great weather to begin our journey.
ere are some areas of the organization that need a tweak to bring it along, some areas need a major overhaul, and
some areas need to be left alone. It will be through open productive discussions that together we will be able to leave our
organization in a better place than we found it.
As we move forward there is one thing that should be remembered “Embrace Tradition but Plan for the Future” is was
a Quote at the 2022 Mid-Winter by none other than our own JDSTC Jim Marion. is should be the Motto that governs
our actions as we set forth to revitalize our Tall Cedar Kingdom.
I would like to thank all those who have supported me over my journey thus far. It has truly been a humbling experience. I
can only hope that by the Grace of God and the assistance of the brethren I can be an asset to this great Organization.
e Grand Lodge of Wisconsin closes every meeting with the same dialog. I nd it only tting that I close this letter with
that dialog
“LOVE YA BROTHER”
SDSTC Dave Manter
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Candidate for Senior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar
James R. Marion PGTC No. 209
I was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana although all my family roots are from
the Pittsburg, PA. area. I graduated from Portage High School in 1980. I attended
Purdue University Calumet for two years and then to Indiana Vocational Technical
College for two years. All this led to my career at US Steel in Gary, Indiana where
I was employed for the last 27 years in the maintenance dept. As of January 2022,
I have ocially retired, and I am looking forward to enjoying what life will give
me without work getting in the way.
My masonic life started when I was raised to the sublime degree of a Master
Mason in 2004 at ML McClelland Lodge #357 in Hobart, IN. I served as
the Worshipful Master in the years 2009 and 2016 and currently serve as the
Treasurer. I have also served on numerous committees for the Grand lodge
Of Indiana, currently the District 1 Ritual Instructor. I am a Life member of
Bannack Historic Lodge #3-7-77 located in Bannack, Montana. I am a proud
member of the South Bend Scottish Rite where I was coronated the 33rd degree
on August 27th, 2019. I am also a charter member and a Past Venerable Master
of the Knights of Saint Andrew in South bend, IN. I am currently the Director of the Orak Shrine in Michigan City, IN.
and a member of the Motor Patrol and Sportsman’s Club. I am a Past Director of Court 43 Royal Order of Jesters. I am also
a member of the Valparaiso York Rite Bodies. I am a past Sovereign Master of Valparaiso Allied Masonic Degrees (AMD)
#470 and ocer of Valparaiso Knight Masons. I am also a charter member of Frates Immortalis Chapter of Widows Sons.
I served as the Worthy Patron of Hobart Chapter Order of the Eastern Star for numerous years. I am a Charter Member of
Adoniram Forest 209 which was constituted on Oct, 10th 2010 in Hobart, IN. I have served as the treasurer, GTC and I
am currently the scribe.
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Candidate for Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar
Michael Youse, PGTC No. 49
Greetings, My name is Michael (Mike) Youse, and I am a candidate for Junior
Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar. I was born in Reading Pennsylvania in 1958. I
attended high school in Leesport PA and attended Penn State University for
Business Administration. In 1997 I moved to Greenwood Delaware where I
currently reside and am employed as the Branch Manager for a Construction
Equipment distributor for the last 25 years.
After moving to Delaware, I became a member of Evergeen Forest #49 in Milford
DE. While there I served two terms as Grand Tall Cedar. I think some of my
favorite memories include volunteering for the MDA camps and participating in
the color guard and marching in various parades. I currently serve the forest as the
Treasurer. I’ve also served as the Foundation Secretary for the Supreme Forest and
was a Foundation Trustee of the Year. I currently serve the Supreme Forest as the
Region 2 Supreme Director.
My Masonic Career started with Wicomico lodge #91 in Salisbury Maryland where
I was Worshipful Master from 2010 – 2012. I currently serve Wicomico Lodge as the secretary. I became active in the
Grand Lodge of Maryland, in 2014 I served as the Grand Director of Ceremonies and in 2017 as the Right Worshipful
Junior Grand Warden. I concurrently served as a Grand Inspector and held the position of Vice President of the Board of
Grand Inspectors for the Southeast Region until November of 2021. I’m a past president of the Past Master’s Association
and have served as secretary for many Years.
I am also a member of the Scottish Rite where I am a 32nd degree KCCH Mason in Maryland. I currently serve on a
few degree teams for Salisbury Valley. I have sat in most chairs and serve as the Almoner. My York Rite career has been in
Salisbury Maryland also where I am a member of Chapter, Council and Commandery. I am a Past Eminent Commander
for omas J Shryock Commandery and currently serve the Grand Commandery of Maryland as Grand Standard Bearer. I
am also a member of Boumi Shrine in Maryland and serve as the secretary for the Eastern Shore Shrine Club. I’ve also been
involved with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and serve on both the local and State Advisory Boards and
am a Master of the Grand Cross of Color. I am also a DeMolay Advisor and am involved with getting the Salisbury Chapter
active again. I joined Wicomico Chapter #91 Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Patron several times. I’ve also
served as the Grand Warder for the Grand Chapter of Maryland OES.
I look forward to serving the Supreme Forest and Tall Cedars in General. I believe in our cause and feel we provide a lot of
good work and service to mankind. We need to spread Cedarism and do our part to make this a better place.
Cedarly;
Mike Youse
Region 2 Supreme Director
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Candidate for Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar
Douglas Stadler, PGTC No. 132
It is with great pleasure that I announce that 1. am running for the oce of Junior
Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar. I was born 1 July 58 in Takoma Park, Maryland &
grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland.
I went to Bladensburg High School, from high school I joined the military. After
my time in the U.S.
Army, I worked at a printing rm & retired in 2019. My Masonic career began on
25 Feb 81 when I was raised as a Master Mason in George C. Whiting lodge #22
in the District of Columbia & served as it’s Worshipful Master in 1986 & was Vice
President of the Masters Association. I also joined Prince Georges Forest #139 Tall
Cedars of Lebanon in May that year.
Due to my dedication to my lodge I was not very active in Tall Cedars until the
early 90s when I became a Grand Tall Cedar of P.G. Forest in 1997, my wife
Mirtha also served as President of the Cedarettes that same year. at year we
moved to another county in Md. became a dual member in Montgomery Forest
#134 & was Grand Tall Cedar in 2003 & 2008 while remaining active in P.G. Forest as a trustee.
In 1999 I became a dual member in National Stansbury Dawson Lodge #12 & was Worshipful Master in 2010 & 2019.
I have served on several committees over the last 40 years & as a ritualist was chairman of the work & lectures committee
from 1990-1993 & from 2017 to the present. I am not a member in any other Masonic body, I feel that my dedication lies
with my lodge & Tall Cedars.
In 2017 we moved to Frederick, MD & I joined Frederick Forest #132. I was married to my wife for 29 years until her
passing in November 2020. For 12 years our daughters Samantha & Rachel were members in the International Order of
Rainbow & Rachel served as the Grand Worthy Advisor in 2015-2016. It will be an honor to serve as your Junior Deputy
Supreme Tall Cedar in 2023. I look forward to working with everyone in the future.
Cedarly,
Douglas Stadler
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Candidate for Supreme Scribe
Robert T. Hahn, GTC No. 61
It is with pleasure that I submit myself as a candidate for re-elected to the oce
of Supreme Scribe. I was born in Philadelphia and raised in Hellertown PA. I
graduated from Hellertown High School and attended college in Nebraska and
New York City. I graduated from e Germain School of Photography where I
studied Photojournalism and Graphics Arts. I later went back to college to receive
my Microsoft Certied System Engineer (MCSE) certication.
My Masonic Career:
• Joined H. Stanley Goodwin Lodge No. 648 in 1985 served as Master in 1993
• High Priest of Ezra Royal Arch Chapter in 1990,
• rice Illustrious Master of Bethlehem Council No 36 in 1996.
• Commander in Bethlehem Commandery in 1994 and 1995.
• Member of the Valley of Allentown since 1987,
• Received the Meritorious Service Award
• Serving as photographer for more than 20 years.
• Recipient of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor.
• Appointed as Grand Principal Sojourner in e Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania.
• Served as Treasurer for the Bethlehem Temple Association.
• Joined Bethlehem Forest No. 61 in 1990 and have been serving as Grand Tall Cedar since 2016.
I installed and setup the rst computer network and server at the Supreme Forest Oce in 2001. I continue to manage the
information technology services for the Supreme Forest Oce. I was instrumental in researching and implementing the new
membership program. I have setup a new electronic ling system to make information easier to locate and distribute. I have
setup an easy to use and cost-ecient dues card system. I have been serving as the ocial photographer for the Supreme
Forest since 2008.
In addition to my current position as Supreme Scribe, I serve as chairman on the Social Media, Photography and Computer
Committees. I am the editor of the Cedar Digest. I setup the current Tall Cedar website in 2005 and continue to serve as
webmaster.
I currently live in Bethlehem, PA with my wife Terri of 41 years. I am a member of Cathedral Church of the Nativity in
Bethlehem.
I have been a professional photographer since 1972, specializing in corporate and industrial photography. I am a member
of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). I am an Olympus certied underwater photography instructor,
a PADI Master Instructor and DAN Instructor. I am semi-retired; I remain active by teaching scuba diving and underwater
photography. I am also associated with a local company, as a freelance photographer, photographing events and sports for
local school yearbooks.
My goal as Supreme Scribe is to improve communication through the Cedar Kingdom by working with the Forest Scribes
to make their jobs easier by continuing to move forward in the 21st century.
Fraternally,
Bob Hahn, Supreme Scribe
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Candidate for Supreme Scribe
David McDade, PGTC No. 43
Brother Tall Cedars,
My name is David A. McDade from Harrisburg Forest No. 43. After fervent prayer
and discussions with family and friends, I place my name in for consideration for
the position of Supreme Scribe.
I was born in 1962 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, one of six siblings. I graduated
from Camp Hill High School in June of 1980 and after two weeks left for Basic
Training at Ft. Knox Kentucky. After Basic and Advanced Individual training for
M60 Tank crewman, I was stationed at Ft Hood Texas where I was part of the
XM1 testing. Later to be known as M1 Abrahms tank. During my military career,
I was in various leadership positions from Tank Commander to Section Sergeant.
I was stationed in Germany when the Wall came down. I was deployed In Saudi
Arabia and Iraq during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
After my military career, I was a truck driver and Transportation Planner for
NJ and NY City until I went back into my career as a Application Developer. I have various Microsoft certication such
as Microsoft Certied System Administrator. I moved on from that to get my degree in Business Management with a
concentration in Information Technology.
My Masonic journey began in 2009 when I was initiated into Prince Edwin – Spring Creek Lodge No. 486 in Middletown
Pennsylvania. Currently I am Senior Warden for my lodge. I am a member of various appellate bodies such as Scottish Rite,
York Rite and the Shrine. I have been the Scribe for the largest forest in the Cedar Kingdom, Harrisburg Forest, since 2016.
I was awarded the Grand Tall Cedar of the Year in 2013 and Tall Cedar of the Year in 2017. I have held various appointed
position from the Supreme Forest such as Convention Committee, Youth Committee, Aide to PSTC Mark Brumaghim,
Committee Chairman for SDSTC Dave Manter and Tall Cedar Foundation Trustee.
I’m a member of First Church of God in Middletown and have served as Deacon, Gideons International and various
Veteran Organizations.
I currently reside in Harrisburg with my wife Beth Willard and three cats.
My goal as Supreme Scribe is to improve communication, consideration and cooperation between the Supreme Forest and
the Forest Scribes. Supreme Scribe needs to take in account the forest activities when changing or updating any Supreme
Forest policy. ere needs to be a two-way communication established to improve knowledge transfer and transparency.
Respectfully Submitted for your consideration,
PGTC David A. McDade Scribe
Harrisburg Forest No. 43
Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
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Candidate for Supreme Treasurer
Brian Van Scyoc, PGTC No. 145
Fraternal greetings Brothers! I am again running for Supreme Treasurer for
2023. If you go back and read my previous message you might note that
this year will be my 12th anniversary as a Mason and a Tall Cedar. I am very
gratefully for the opportunities I have had and the brothers I have met during
these years.
As I am writing this and trying not to repeat myself in this bio and boring you,
which is getting harder to do. e STC, Senior and Junior only have to do this
for 3 years, but the Scribe and Treasurer can potentially have 5 years of lling
this page and I hate to keep saying the same thing each time. is year I gured
I would focus on my interested outside of the Masonic fraternity and to let you
know that I do not just stare at numbers all day. My rst interest is history, and
if you know me and the area I grew up in (south central Pennsylvania), you
can probably guess that the area of history I study the most is the Civil War.
My family has members that fought for the Union and I have a rumor of a
family member that fought for the South and I am trying to conrm that rumor. Yes, I tend to side with the southerners
because of their commanders. If you want to waste a couple of hours at any Tall Cedar event I am attending, come over
and start talking about the Civil War. I belong to several history organizations and attend as many Civil War events
as possible and like to tour the battleelds. My other time is spent with youth as a member of American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO). I used to coach, but with the other time commitments I switched to being a referee (yes, one of
those zebras everyone hates) and instructing various management positions in the organization. I am currently serving
as the referee administrator for the south central Pennsylvania area, which encompasses 11 dierent regions. In addition
to overseeing the referees, I also train referees and update current referees on the changes in the laws of the game and
investigate any issues with referee conduct.
Finally, I am very active with my church. I serve as an usher and greeter during Sunday morning services. I am active
with the men’s group as a past president and currently serve as fund raising and kitchen committee chairman. In addition
to those jobs, I am chairman of the Emergency Management committee, where we are looking for ways to make the
church safe and secure for the members.
I would appreciate your vote for Supreme Treasure at the convention and I hope to see you there and talk to youzzz-
Brian Van Scyoc, PGTC No. 145
Supreme Treasurer
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Candidates Supreme Director
Region No. 1
Alex Duenas , PGTC No. 66
It is with great pleasure that I submit myself as a candidate for the oce of Supreme
Director Region No. 1.
My wife Kathryn and I have been married for 23 beautiful years. We live in Staten
Island, NY with our two children, Jeremy & Michaela, and our dog Bobby. My rst
outlet for service beyond myself was when I became a member of the Boy Scouts of
America. My devotion to Scouting came full circle when I was awarded the George
E. Meany Award in recognition for my service to Scouting while working in the
HVAC eld as a proud union member of Steamtters Local No. 638.
My Masonic journey began in New York City 2012, where I was raised at Beacon
Light Lodge No. 701. I am currently a member of LaGuardia Lodge No. 1130.
In addition to my Blue Lodge, I am a 32nd Degree Mason of Scottish Rite Valley
of New York, York Rite member of Tyrian Chapter No. 219, Cryptic member of
Flatbush Council No. 80, Knights Templar member of Commandry Bay Ridge No.
79, Shriner member of Mecca No. 1, Grotto member of Azim No. 7, and Order of
the Eastern Star member of Huguenot Chapter No. 88 where I am a past Worthy
Patron.
ough I have been - and continue to be - involved in various branches of our fraternal brotherhood, the Tall Cedars of
Lebanon is where I found my passion for fellowship. I joined Richmond Forest No. 66 and immediately felt a calling to the
charity work of our great organization. After years of fun, frolic and fellowship, I was elected to serve as my forest’s Grand
Tall Cedar in 2016. Following my year of diligent service, I was appointed Supreme Foundation Trustee for District No. 6
where I served for two years. After my region’s Supreme Director stepped down, I was appointed as acting Supreme Director
for one year. I was then elected to serve one term and am now seeking re-election for my second term.
I rmly believe that everything great about our organization can be found in every single forest. As I’ve seen throughout
our region time and time again, it brings me great joy to see our member’s energy bringing us all together. is truly is an
exciting and rewarding way to serve the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and I look forward to continuing to serve the forests of
Region No. 1.
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Region No. 4
Alan A. Raab PGTC No. 50
A big HELLO to all my Fellow Cedars & Cedarettes. My name is Alan Raab and I am
one of the newest Supreme Directors. I live in Bowmanstown with my wife Carmen. I
have a BS in Industrial Engineering and have been self-employed since 1989. And it is
denitely a GREAT time to be a Cedar!
• A quick list of my Masonic experience goes as follows:
• Lehighton Lodge #621 – past Senior Warden
• Tamaqua Chapter #177 – Past High Priest – 4x
• Anthracite Council #62 – Past TIM – 4x
• Packer Commandery #23 – Past Commander 2x
• TCL Forest #50 – Past GTC
• Rajah Shrine
• Carbon Shrine Club – Past president
• Valley Council AMD
• York Rite College
• Red Cross of Constantine
• Scottish Rite Valley of Allentown – 32nd Deg.
• Grand Council of Pennsylvania – PDDGM, Dist #6
I thoroughly enjoy all of the Masonic bodies and I am honored to be chosen as a Supreme Director. My door is always open
and I look forward to serving my Fellow Sidonians.
Region No. 5
Paul Wolf PGTC No. 14
It is my honor to submit myself as a candidate for the oce of Supreme Director
Region Number 5.
I have been married to my wife Joanne for thirty-one years and we reside in
Phillipsburg New Jersey. We have one son, Christopher.
I graduated Voorhees High School and have an associate degree in Criminal Justice
from the Warren County Community College.
I am a retired police Sergeant with the Washington Township Police Department in
New Jersey. I had the honor of being the President of our Local PBA NO. 280 for
ten years and served on numerous sub-committees. I am currently employed as a
part time police ocer with the Phillipsburg Police Department.
I was raised in the Manseld Masonic Lodge NO. 36 in 1995, and later joined the
Warren County Tall Cedars NO. 14 where I served as the GTC in 2015 and 2017.
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Region No. 8
Edward G Ghiglieri, PGTC No. 193
Ed Ghiglieri, born in New York City, joined the USAF a couple of years after
graduating from High School, serving in the Air Force Communications Command
while on Active Duty and the Air Force Reserve. Attending Columbia College
on the GI Bill he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science in 1994 and
subsequently joined Lockheed Martin as a Microsoft Windows Server Engineer. He
has been with them for 25 years.
He was raised a Master Mason in May 2013 at South Seminole Lodge No 364 and
subsequently transferred to Sanford Lodge No 62. In 2017 he raised his son, Alex,
and became a member of the ocer’s line, as Senior Steward. He was honored with
Mason of the Year and the Daniel Carter Beard Award in 2019. He was elected
Worshipful Master in 2021. He joined Seminole Forest No 193 in 2018 and served
as Grand Tall Cedar in 2021. For 2022 he was elected Forest Scribe.
He is also a member of Sanford York Rite, Orlando Valley Scottish Rite, Orzmond
Grotto and Bahia Shriners. He is active in the Past Masters Ritual Unit of the Shrine.
In his spare time he does woodworking and photography.
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Region No. 11
William L. Greene, PGTC No. 130
Brothers all. I am submitting myself as a candidate for reelection as Supreme
Director, Region No. 11. I am a 35 Year member of Laurel Forest No. 130, Tall
Cedars of Lebanon of North America in Connecticut. I served as Grand Tall Cedar
in 2004 and 2005 and presently as Scribe/Treasurer. I was awarded the John S.
Broughton Award for 2020 by Supreme Tall Cedar, William W. Martz.
My Masonic career began on November 12, 1983 when I was raised as a Master
Mason in Uriel Lodge No. 24 of Merrow Connecticut. I served Uriel Lodge as
Master in 1987 and 1992. I’m a dual member of Ionic Lodge No. 110 of North
Windham Connecticut and served as Master in 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1998,
2000 and 2009 and now serve as Treasurer.
I have served in leadership roles in many Connecticut Masonic bodies as follows:
• Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Connecticut – 2007
• District Deputy for the Grand Master 1994 and 1995
• High Priest, Royal Arch Masons, 3 years
• Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons – 2001
• Most Excellent President, Anointed High Priests – 1996.
• rice Illustrious Master, Royal and Select Masters, 2 years.
• Eminent Commander, Knights Templar in 1991.
• Monarch of Hejaz Grotto – 2013.
• Royal Patron, Order of the Amaranth, 5 years.
• Grand Royal Patron, Order of the Amaranth – 1994
• Worthy Patron Order of the Eastern Star, 11 years.
• Worthy Grand Patron, Order of the Eastern Star, in 2019 and due to COVID-19 pandemic served another year in 2020.
• Watchman of Shepherds, White Shrine of Jerusalem, 1992 and 1996.
• I am the Regional Representative for National Sojourners Inc.
A member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons in the Valley of Hartford and a Charter Member of the Nathan
Hale Consistory and the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award (MSA); a Noble and Past Treasurer of Sphinx Temple,
Shriners International.
I enjoy working with the Masonic Youth groups. I served as Chairman the Advisory Board of Willimantic Assembly No.
26, International Order of the Rainbow for girls for 25 years and on the Advisory Board of Norwich Assembly No. 30 for
several years. I served as a Grand Deputy in Connecticut for three years. In 1990 I was presented with the “Grand Cross of
Color” by the Supreme Assembly for Distinguished Services to the Order. I am also a past member of the State Executive
Ocer’s Sta of the Order of DeMolay in Connecticut and was State Chapter Dad in 2009. I am holder of the DeMolay
Appreciation Medal; the William Campbell Medal for distinguished DeMolay service; and Honorary DeMolay Legion of
Honor. In 1998 I was awarded the “Service to Youth Award” from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut.
My hobbies include photography, hiking, camping, shing, hunting, cooking, and traveling. My wife Sandie and he have
visited all but one of the fty states, six of the provinces of Canada, and have been to Mexico. We are members of National
Camping Travelers (NCT), District 1, Chapter 6. In addition, we enjoy the Ballet and the theater, as well as Country
Western music and Square Dancing. We also support endangered wildlife species programs.
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Region No. 10
Roberto Sanchez, PGTC No. 221
Past Grand Tall Cedar Roberto M. Sanchez is a very active Freemason. He belongs
to 27 Masonic Lodges in several jurisdictions around the world, and has served as
Worshipful Master of several of them. He is currently the Grand Chancellor of the
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Edo de Mexico, where he also holds the title and
distinction as a Past Grand Master.
He received the Sidonian degree in Adoniram Forest No. 209 Tall Cedars of
Lebanon, and was instrumental in the chartering of Mexico Forest No. 221 in
Mexico City. He was elected and served as Charter Grand Tall Cedar of Mexico
Forest No 221 Tall Cedars of Lebanon. His service to the Supreme Forest of the
Tall Cedars of Lebanon includes; Chairman of Fraternal Relations, Expansion
Committee, Supreme Historian, and Supreme Director, Region 10, all positions
which he currently serves in.
For his dedication to the Craft, Roberto has been invited to several honorary and
invitational bodies, and has served in several state, national and international
Grand Lines. Roberto has given lectures on Masonry all over the United States, Latin America, Canada and Europe. Because
of his love for history and Masonic research, Roberto joined Texas Lodge of Research, where he has submitted various papers
and therefore was elected as a full member and served as Junior Warden. He is also the original Curator, Historian and
Librarian for the Houston Masonic Library Museum as well as serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
He is the author of e True Masonic Experience, as well as A Guide to the Ceremonial, and several other books.
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Date:
To: Supreme Forest Members
From: Robert T. Hahn, Supreme Scribe
Subject: Proposed Supreme Forest Constitution and By-law Changes
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e following proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Forest have been properly submitted in
accordance with the Supreme Forest Constitution and By-laws.
ese proposed changes will be acted on at the 119th Annual Session of the Supreme Forest on Saturday October 2022 at
Ocean City MD. e Supreme Tall Cedar requests all Tall Cedars to wear their pyramids at all Supreme Forest Sessions.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
It is important for every Supreme Forest member and Delegate to have his credentials validated by the Credentials
Committee so that he can vote in the annual election. Members who do not have a current dues card will not be issued
Credentials.
Any member, in good standing of a Constituent Forest, shall be granted voice and vote on all business brought before the
Annual Meeting, except for the election of Supreme Forest Ocers. Only members of the Supreme Forest will be eligible to
vote on the selection of Supreme Forest Ocers.
Credentials Validation Schedule
Proposed Supreme Forest Constitution & By-law Changes
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Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
Heading, Preamble,
Article I- Name,
Article II - Objectives,
Article IV – Elected Ocers, B. Duties, 1. Supreme Tall Cedar
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON OF NORTH AMERICA
INTERNATIONAL
SUPREME FOREST CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE: To provide for social entertainment and innocent fun; to provide a wider acquaintance and friendship
among men already bound together by fraternal vows; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal and social organization and to
provide for its orderly government; the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
International does hereby ordain and
establish this Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Order.
ARTICLE I--NAME
A. is organization shall be known as e Supreme Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
International.
ARTICLE II--OBJECTIVES
A. e objectives of this organization shall be:
1. the propagation and perpetuation of a social and fraternal order to be known as the Tall Cedars of
Lebanon of North America
International.
2. to enact such legislation and perform such acts as may further its purposes and
3. to enact such legislation and take such action as may advance the objectives of the Tall Cedar Foundation.
4. to enact such legislation and take such action as may advance the
membership, programs and activities of Masonic Youth Organizations.
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES--VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
1. Supreme Tall Cedar shall:
a. represent the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
International as its Chief Ceremonial
Ocer at all fraternal, state, and social functions when such is appropriate and necessary.
Signed By: William W. Martz, PGTC #95, Robert T. Hahn, GTC #61 Irvin R. Hopkins PGTC #205, James O. Walmer
PGTC #43, David Manter Pocono #0124, Michael A. Youse PGTC #49, William Greene PGTC #130, James Marion
PGTC #209, Joseph Russell PGTC #212,, Robert Polander PGTC #149, Brian Van Scyoc PGTC #145, B. Christy
Blaine, Jr PGTC #181
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
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Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
Article VI--Elected Ocers--eir Duties—Vacancies
B. Duties of elected ocers
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES—VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
4. Supreme Scribe shall:
h. be compensated
given an honorarium as determined by the Board of Directors.
B. Duties of elected ocers
5. Supreme Treasurer shall:
e. be compensated
given an honorarium as determined by the Board of Directors.
Signed by: Paul L Wolf, PGTC #14, Selwyn S Morgan, PGTC #14, Mark Kirk, PGTC # 124, Richard Pierce, PGTC
#124, David Manter, PGTC #124, PGTC #124 JDGTC, Robert W Masters, PGTC #124, George A Morgan Jr,
PSTC #61, Michael Velardi, PGTC #124, Robert T. Hahn, GTC #61, PGTC #124 JDGTC, J. Eric Becker, PGTC
#13 STC, Joseph S. Russell, PGTC #212, SDSTC
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
Article VI--Elected Ocers--eir Duties--Vacancies
B. Duties of elected ocers
l. Supreme Tall Cedar shall:
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES--VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
1. Supreme Tall Cedar shall:
l. at the midwinter conference
immediately following his term as Supreme Tall Cedar, as Immediate Past
Supreme Tall Cedar, make a report of the ocial acts and decisions made and transpired during his
term as Supreme Tall Cedar. He may, at his discretion, make such recommendations, as he may deem
appropriate for the betterment of the Order. is report shall be provided in writing, not later than the
15th day of January following his term of oce, and shall be printed in the Proceedings.
(is amendment to become eective on January 1, 2023.)
Signed By: David Manter PSTC #124, James Marion #209, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn STC #61
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Proposed Change to the Supreme Forest Constitution
Article VI--Elected Ocers--eir Duties—Vacancies
B. Duties of elected ocers
7. Board of Directors
d. (1) Meetings
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES—VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
7. Board of Directors
d. Meetings
(1) Meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly at a time and place designated by the Supreme
Tall Cedar with the approval of the Board. At least one meeting shall be held in the month of
September.
Signed By: William W. Martz, PGTC #95, H. Lynn Stahle, PGTC #95, Robert Hahn, GTC #61 SS, Richard D. Snyder,
PGTC #30, Duane J. Vanone, PGTC #172, James C. Erlinger, PGTC #149, Jeremy R. Johnson, PGTC #131, Brian
K. Van Scyoc, PGTC #145, Bernard C. Schlenk, PGTC #193, William L. Greene, PGTC #130, Albert A. Cass, PGTC
#181 Region 9, David Manter, PGTC #124 JDGTC, J. Eric Becker, PGTC #13 STC.
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
Article X--Amendments
ARTICLE X--AMENDMENTS
A. Any proposed amendments to this Constitution shall be in writing, signed by at least seven (7) members of the
Supreme Forest, and must be forwarded to the Supreme Forest Oce no later than January 1st of the current year
60 days prior to annual convention. Notice detailing such proposed amendments will contain the names of the
proponents and will be sent to each member of the Supreme Forest at least thirty (30) days prior to such Annual
Meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of the members present and voting shall be required for adoption
Signed By: James Marion PGTC #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn GTC #61
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest Constitution
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Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest By-Laws
Title
Article I- Appointed Ocers and Duties, Sections F& H –Supreme Historian & Supreme Chief Clown,
Article IX – Constituent Forests, Section B. Membership, 9. Member-At-Large,
Section E. Calendar Year and Special Observances,
Section G. Miscellaneous Provisions, 4. Participation in Public or Private Aairs
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON OF NORTH AMERICA
INTERNATIONAL BY‐LAWS
ARTICLE I—APPOINTED OFFICERS AND DUTIES
F. Supreme Historian shall:
1. gather all important historical data relating to the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North
America International and, from time to time, prepare the same in permanent form
to be kept in the Archives of the Supreme Forest.
H. Supreme Chief Clown shall:
1. encourage Constituent Forests to organize and develop Clown Units.
2. annually conduct and supervise such regional and national competitions as are
necessary to determine national champions of the Tall Cedars of North America
International individual and Forest classications.
ARTICLE IX – CONSTITUENT FORESTS
B. MEMBERSHIP
9. Member‐At‐Large
6. Failure on the part of the new “Member‐at‐Large” to present himself within
twelve (12) months of being accepted into the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of
North America International will result in his forfeiture of all monies paid by him.
E. Calendar Year and Special Observances
2. Tall Cedar Week shall be observed during that week in which the 18th day of March
occurs, and each Constituent Forest should endeavor to promote and sponsor
activities throughout the entire week to enhance the Fun, Frolic, and Fellowship, and
propagation of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
International.
G. Miscellaneous Provisions
4. Participation in Public or Private Aairs
a. No Constituent Forest, ocer or member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North
America International, shall parade, or participate in any public or private
demonstration, either in civilian clothes or uniform, without written dispensation
from the District Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar. e foregoing, however, shall not
apply to any Tall Cedar’s attendance at or participation in church services.
Signed By: William W. Martz, PGTC #95, Robert T. Hahn, GTC #61 Irvin R. Hopkins PGTC #205, James O.
Walmer PGTC #43, David Manter Pocono #0124, Michael A. Youse PGTC #49, William Greene PGTC #130, James
Marion PGTC #209, Joseph Russell PGTC #212,, Robert Polander PGTC #149, Brian Van Scyoc PGTC #145, B.
Christy Blaine, Jr PGTC #181
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Article III--Committees
B. Standing Committees
ARTICLE III--COMMITTEES
B. Standing Committees
3. e Supreme Tall Cedar Corps, consisting of a member of the Board of Directors and not more than
seventeen (17) members, is responsible to the Supreme Tall Cedar for special assistance as assigned.
e committee may have subcommittees on: Midwinter Conference
, Provost Guard, Special Aides,
Supreme Photographer and Supreme Forest Artist.
(is amendment to become eective on January 1, 2023.)
14. e Midwinter Conference Committee consisting of a Chairman and not more than six (6) members
is responsible for the entire Midwinter Conference. e Midwinter Conference Chairman may
request, with the Supreme Tall Cedar’s approval, that the Education Committee assist the Midwinter
Committee in developing and implementing the various Seminars. e Chairman of the Midwinter
Conference, using the information in the Budget presentation by the Senior Deputy STC at the
Annual Session, must work up an estimated budget for the Conference in the upcoming year. is
budget must be submitted along with a copy of all contracts and a list of all complimentary meals and
rooms. is information must be sent to the Supreme Scribe prior to the Board of Directors Meeting
in September. e Board will act on this information at the November meeting. A complete report
must be submitted to the Board of Directors within three (3) months after the Conference. (is will
include a report on all items listed above and also expense accounts. (To become eective immediately.)
(is amendment to become eective on January 1, 2023.)
Signed By: James Marion PGTC #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn GTC #61
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest By-Laws
Article VI – Headgear
B. Color and Trimmings
ARTICLE VI -- HEADGEAR
B. Color and Trimmings
25. Grand Master while in oce - Blue Pyramid (medium blue), Yellow Tassel, Gold Trimming, Yellow
Lettering/Grand Master.
25. Past Grand Master- Blue Pyramid (medium blue), White Tassel, Gold Trimming, Yellow Lettering/Past
Grand Master.
(Proposed changes will be eective immediately upon approval)
Signed By: Leslie G. Metcalf, Jr., PSTC #126, Raymond J. Vogel, Jr., PGTC #45, Michael Tumminello, PGTC#45,
Alfred J. Tynon, #126, Harris R. Asbeil, PGTC #126, Vernon Miller Jr., PGTC #142, Hugh P. Standish, PGTC #142 ,
Franklin H. Williams, PGTC #49, DDSTC #13, Michael Youse, PGTC #49, Dennis W Ewing, PGTC #45,Richard G
Feeser, PSTC #49
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Article VI--Elected Ocers--eir Duties—Vacancies
B. Duties of elected ocers
7. Board of Directors
b. Term of Oce
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES--VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
7. Board of Directors:
a. e Board of Directors shall be composed of the Supreme Tall Cedar, Senior Deputy Supreme Tall
Cedar, Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar, Supreme Scribe, Supreme Treasurer and no less than eight
(8) elected Directors and any lawfully appointed Provisional Supreme Directors.
b. Term of Oce
1. Of the elected Directors of the Board (minimum of eight), the term shall be three (3) years and
a member shall not be eligible to succeed himself after serving two (2) full three-year terms.
Any appointed Provisional Supreme Director shall serve the one (1) year term for which he was
appointed, unless, reappointed by the succeeding Supreme Tall Cedar, and only then, if less than
six (6) successive years.
a. e immediate Past Supreme Tall Cedar shall be an ex ocio non-voting member and shall
be granted all other rights and privileges due to the other members.
Signed By: James Marion PGTC #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn GTC #61
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Article VI--Elected Ocers--eir Duties—Vacancies
B. Duties of elected ocers
4. Supreme Scribe
5. Supreme Treasurer
ARTICLE VI--ELECTED OFFICERS--THEIR DUTIES--VACANCIES
B. Duties of elected ocers
4. Supreme Scribe shall:
i. not serve more than ve (5) full years
. Shall be elected for a 5 year term and not server for more
than 3 terms.
5. Supreme Treasurer shall:
f. not serve more than ve (5) full years
. Shall be elected for a 5 year term and not server for more
than 3 terms.
Signed By: David Manter PSTC #124, James Marion #209, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn STC #61
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ARTICLE IX--CONSTITUENT FORESTS
D. Ocers
ARTICLE IX--CONSTITUENT FORESTS
D. Ocers
12. Constituent Forest Delegate to the Supreme Forest
a. e Delegate to the Supreme Forest will attend Supreme Forest sessions, oer his opinions on all items
up for discussion, and in representing his Constituent Forest, vote on all measures brought up for
consideration.
b. Each Constituent Forest will have at least two (2) delegates to help represent them at Supreme Forest
sessions. Forests with more than one hundred (100) members will have one (1) additional Delegate for
every fty (50) member increment greater than one hundred (100).
c. e Constituent Forest Delegates will be selected by the Forests they represent, either by election or by
appointment by the Grand Tall Cedar-elect for the subsequent Masonic year. eir terms of oce will
coincide with that of the Grand Tall Cedar. d. By-law will become eective immediately upon the date
of approval.
Signed By: James Marion PGTC #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn GTC #61
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest By-Laws
Article VII--Candidates For Oce And Election
A. Candidates
ARTICLE VII--CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE AND ELECTION
A. Candidates
1. Any member of the Supreme Forest shall be eligible for Oce.
a. Any member of the Supreme Forest shall be eligible for Oce, however, any Past Supreme Tall Cedar,
having served his term shall not be eligible to hold another Elected oce in the Supreme Forest for a
period of three (3) years after his term has ended. A Past Supreme Tall Cedar may be appointed by the
Board of Directors to serve in a vacated Oce until a successor is elected and installed.
2. By January 1st
, 60 days prior to annual convention, a candidate for elected oce may notify the Supreme
Forest Oce of his candidacy, in writing. A complete list of all such announced candidates shall be sent to
each member of the Supreme Forest at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting.
Signed By: Joseph Russell PSTC #212, James Marion PGTC #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Robert Hahn GTC #61
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Article XII--Amendments
A. Procedure
ARTICLE XII--AMENDMENTS
A. Procedure
1. Amendments to these By-laws shall be proposed in writing, signed by three (3) members of the Supreme Forest
and sent to the Supreme Forest Oce on or before January 1st
60 days prior to annual meeting.
Signed By: David Manter PSTC #124, James Marion #209, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn STC #61
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Article IX--constituent forests
F. Meetings
4. Date
ARTICLE IX--CONSTITUENT FORESTS
F. Meetings
4. Date
b. No Constituent Forest stated, called or committee meetings shall be held on days during which
the Supreme Forest Midwinter Conference
, Annual Meeting or special meetings are in session.
(is amendment to become eective on January 1, 2023.)
c. No Constituent Forest social functions shall be held on days during which the Supreme Forest
Midwinter Conference
, Annual Meeting or special meetings are in session, except such as may be
a portion of the Constituent Forest’s activities at location of the Midwinter Conference, or Annual
Meeting or special meetings, and such Constituent Forest’s social event, when so scheduled, shall
not be held at a time which coincides with or conicts with any Supreme Forest session.
Signed By: James Marion #209, David Manter PSTC #124, Joseph Russell PSTC #212, Robert Hahn STC #61
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Article IX Constituent Forest
H. New Forests 1A and 2A
H. New Forests
1. Formation
a. A dispensation may be granted for the formation of a new Forest upon petition of at least thirty(30)
fteen (15) Master Masons in good standing. Such petition shall be addressed to the Supreme Forest
Oce and shall be accompanied by a fee of fteen ($15) dollars for each petitioner or charter member.
b. Members of a new Forest shall not be composed of more than 50% of Tall Cedars in good standing in a
lawfully chartered Forest or not more than 10% from any one lawfully chartered Forest.
c. the institution of a new Forest, the Prologue and Royal Court Degrees must be exemplied in full form.
2. Charter
a. No charter shall be granted until the membership gained under the authority of the dispensation shall
have reached at least fty(50)
thirty (30) members.
3. Charter Member
a. Any candidate duly initiated prior to the granting of the charter shall be designated as a Charter
Member.
Signed by: William W. Martz, PGTC #95, Paul L Wolf, PGTC #14, Selwyn S Morgan, PGTC #14, Mark Kirk,
PGTC # 124, Richard Pierce, PGTC #124, David Manter, PGTC #124, PGTC #124 JDGTC, Robert W Masters,
PGTC #124, George A Morgan Jr, PSTC #61, Michael Velardi, PGTC #124, Robert T. Hahn, GTC #61, PGTC
#124 JDGTC, J. Eric Becker, PGTC #13 STC, Joseph S. Russell, PGTC #212, SDSTC
Proposed Changes to the Supreme Forest By-Laws
Article X – Supreme Forest Clubs and Events
G. New
ARTICLE X- SUPREME FOREST CLUBS AND EVENTS
G. e Supreme Forest does hereby recognize the Cedarettes as an auxiliary group of women that support an individual
Tall Cedar Forest. (is is only a recognition and does not imply any rites, responsibilities or privileges as a Tall
Cedar).
(Proposed changes will be eective immediately upon approval.)
Signed By: Leslie G. Metcalf, Jr., PGTC #126, Raymond J. Vogel, Jr., PGTC #45, Michael Tumminello, PGTC #45,
Alfred J. Tynan, #126 , Franklin H. Williams, PGTC #49, DDSTC #13, Mike Youse, GTC #49, Dennis W Ewing,
PGTC #45, Vernon Miller Jr., #142, Hugh P. Standish, PGTC #142, Richard G Feeser, PSTC #49
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Article XII - - FORCE MAJEURE (New)
Article XIII - - AMENDMENTS (Renumber) Article XIV - - EFFECTIVE DATE (Renumber)
ARTICLE XII - - FORCE MAJEURE
A. When an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the Supreme Forest, such as, but
not limited to, acts of war, strikes, riots, crimes, epidemics, or an event described by the legal term act of
God (such as oods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.) prevent the Supreme Forest and/or a majority of the
Constituent Forests from conducting normal activities (such as meetings, conferences, and/or social events),
the following emergency powers may be invoked.
1. e Supreme Forest Annual Meeting
Supreme Tall Cedar may propose that the Supreme Forest hold the annual meeting by the
utilization of electronic means, i.e., video-conferencing and/or tele-conferencing. e ocial Order
of Business, per Article II, must be followed. All Supreme Forest members must be given access
to the electronic forums to be utilized for the meeting. e requirement that all Supreme Forest
members must to be given due and timely notice may not be waived.
a. e Supreme Tall Cedar may alternately propose that the Supreme Forest annual
meeting be cancelled due to the emergency situation.
B. Election of Ocers
1. On January 1st next, the Senior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar shall assume the oce of Supreme
Tall Cedar and the Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar shall assume the oce of Senior Deputy
Supreme Tall Cedar.
2. If the candidate for Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar is unopposed, he shall be declared elected
and shall assume the oce of Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar. If there are multiple candidates
for the oce, the Supreme Scribe shall call a special meeting of the Board of Directors when they
shall, by secret and written ballot, elect an Acting Junior Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar from among
the Past Supreme Tall Cedars.
3. If any candidate for Regional Director is unopposed, he shall be declared elected and shall assume
the oce on January 1st next. If there are multiple candidates for the oce, the Supreme Scribe
shall call a special meeting of the Board of Directors when they shall, by secret and written ballot,
elect an Acting from among the Past Directors from that Region for a one-year term.
4. If necessary, the ve-year term limit for Supreme Scribe and/or Supreme Treasurer may be waived.
5. All pending Constitution and By-Law changes shall be postponed until the next, regular Annual
meeting can be held.
a. Each emergency waiver must be presented separately. A simple majority vote of the members of
the Board of Directors of the Supreme Forest present and voting in favor of the waiver shall be
required for adoption.
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C. e Supreme Tall Cedar may propose that the Supreme Forest issue dispensations to the aected constituent Forest
for one or more Forest activities.
1. To hold regular Forest meetings by the utilization of electronic means, i.e., video-conferencing and/or tele-
conferencing. All members must be given access to the electronic forums to be utilized for these meetings. All
members must continue to be given due and timely notice.
a. To initiate new members, but postpone the secret work until the Forest can meet in person with a
quorum present.
b. To waive the requirement to hold an annual ceremony where the Prologue, Royal Court, and Sidonian
degrees are presented.
c. To hold fundraising and/or social events.
d. To nominate candidates for Forest ocers.
e. To elect new Forest ocers.
f. To install new Forest ocers.
2. Each dispensation must be presented separately. A simple majority vote of the members of the Board
of Directors of the Supreme Forest present and voting in favor of the dispensation shall be required for
adoption.
D. Any and all emergency measures and/or dispensations adopted by the Supreme Board of Directors shall remain
in eect until the emergency is declared over or until revoked by succeeding resolutions with the approval of the
Supreme Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XII
XIII - - - AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE XIII
XIV - - EFECTIVE DATE
Signed by: William W. Martz, PGTC #95, Brian K. Van Scyoc, PGTC #145, Tres, Paul L Wolf, PGTC #14, Selwyn S
Morgan, PGTC #14, Mark Kirk, PGTC # 124, Richard Pierce, PGTC #124, David Manter, PGTC #124, PGTC #124
JDGTC, Robert W Masters, PGTC #124, George A Morgan Jr, PSTC #61, Michael Velardi, PGTC #124, Robert T.
Hahn, GTC #61, PGTC #124 JDGTC, J. Eric Becker, PGTC #13 STC, Joseph S. Russell, PGTC #212, SDSTC
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SUPREME FOREST OF THE
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON
OF NORTH AMERICA
Established
1902
DATE: June20,2022
TO: Constituent Forest Scribes
FROM: SDSTC David Manter
SUBJECT: 2023 Midwinter Conference
Hello Fellow Cedars, Ladies and Children,
Yes, we have included the Children in this greeting. ere will be special gift bags for the kids 12 and under. is entire
weekend will be spent as a Family aair. I would ask that you register as soon as possible so that we have enough gifts for
everyone.
Gerhard Poch has made special Pyramids for boys and I want to make sure we have enough. If you can’t register early, please
send me an email and let me know how many boys and girls will be coming, as we will have something for the girls also.
is Mid-winter will also be a little dierent in that we are not be having a breakout session but we will be having a Town
Hall type meeting where we can share our ideas for the future of our Organization. e breakout sessions will become Re-
gional Schools of instruction. I will have a schedule of those events at Mid-Winter.
As with most Fraternities we are in a decline of membership. e ones that are showing signs of growth are the Fraternities
that are moving away from supporting national charities with huge administration budgets and working with local groups
and those with name recognition using mostly volunteers.
ere will be many hard decisions to be made over the next few years, some you will agree with some you will not. e most
important mission we have is to make sure the Cedar Kingdom is alive and well so our Children’s Children can enjoy the
same Fun, Frolic and Fellowship that we have had the privilege to enjoy because of the work of those that have gone before
us.
I would like to thank all those who have supported me throughout my journey in Cedarism. I have asked for help and
guidance throughout my Masonic Journey and have always received the help that I asked for. ere is always time to help
a Brother, I want to carry on that tradition and instill that in those who will lead at a later date. I want to thank all the Past
Supreme Tall Cedars who have always had time to mentor me and answer all my questions.
is is an extremely humbling experience to be able to serve our Fraternity at this level, once again thank you for all your
support. I will see you at Mid-Winter.
David Manter SDSTC
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2023 TALL CEDARS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
January 12th thru 15th 2023
300GatewayDrive,Bethlehem,PA
Reservations are to be made directly with the Lehigh Valley Hotel.
Call 610-866-5800, then press “2” and ask for the “Tall Cedars of
Lebanon of North America 2023 Mid-Winter Conference.”
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS–December15,2022
Room rates are $89.99 per night per room including Breakfast
Commuter meal rates: Breakfast order from menu; Friday and/or Saturday Dinners: $ 50.00 per meal inclusive of
service fees and taxes; excludes beer, wine,and soda – cash bar only.
Mens and Ladies Luncheon are$30.00 and Children’s luncheons are $20.00
Fill out the attached meal forms and forward to;
PSTC George A Morgan or FFL Judy Morgan 1731 Johnston Drive
Bethlehem,PA18017-2703
Meal Dead line is December 10,2022
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2023 Mid-Winter Conference
Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center
300 Gateway Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5800
January 12-15, 2023
Tentative Conference Agenda
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
th
SATURDAY (continued)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Supreme TC Hospitality 1:30 PM Town Hall Discussions
GTC, SDGTC, JDGTC & Treasurers
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
th
District Deputies SF Directors &
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vendor Tables Open PSTC Foundation Directors and Trustees
9:00 AM Supreme Forest Board Meeting Scribes with Bob Hahn (Groupable)
9:00 AM Tall Cedar Foundation Board Meeting SATURDAY 2:00-3:30
3:00-5:00 Pictures and rehearsal Activities for the children present
INSTALLATION BANQUET 5:30 PM Reception
5:00 PM Social Hour - Cash Bar 6:30 PM Dinner (theme)
6:00 P.M Processional 7:30 PM Entertainment
6:15 PM Invocation & Dinner 9:00 PM- 11:00 PM Supreme Forest Hospitality
Installation of Ocers
2022 Of the Year Awards PSTC Joe Russell SUNDAY, JANUARY 15th
2022 Joe Russell 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Buet Breakfast
Remarks – David W. Manter, STC 9:00 AM Worship Service
Benediction
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Supreme Forest Hospitality SDSTC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Buet Breakfast
8:00 AM Color Guard Rehearsal
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Vendor Tables Open
GENERAL SESSION
8:45 AM Doors Open
9:15 AM OPEN SESSION
Brief Recess
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2023 Mid-Winter Menus
Men’s Luncheon Arcadian Mix Salad with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Served with House Dressings
Loaded Baked Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
House Made Sea Salt Potato Chips
Sliced Virginia Ham, Roasted Smoked Breast of Turkey & Roasted Beef Cheddar, Swiss and Smoked Provolone
Assorted Breads and Rolls Lettuce, Tomato & Onion
Fresh Baked Cookies and Brownies
Children’s option Chicken Fingers and French Fries
Lady’s Luncheon
Arcadian Mix Salad with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Served with House Dressings
Pasta Salad
House Made Sea Salt Potato Chips Classic Tuna Salad Wrap
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Fresh Baked Cookies & Brownies
Children’s option Chicken Fingers and French Fries
Friday’s Dinner
Arcadian Mixed Greens with Garden Vegetables
Grilled Frenched Pork Chops with Apple Cider Fused Dijon Mustard Sauce
OR
Steak Diane with Sherry & Grain Mustard Cream Sauce
NY Style Cheesecake
Saturday’s Dinner
Classic Wedge Salad with Crispy Onion Rings, Bacon and a House Blue Cheese dressing with
Baked Salmon with Spinach & Pesto
OR
Beef Tenderloin Twin Tournedos in a Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Decadent Two layer Chocolate Cake
Please make any special dietary needs known on the Mid-Winter Conference Meal Form
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2023 MID-WINTER INSTALLATION DINNER
Friday January 13,2023
Reception at 5:00 PM (Beer, Wine, and Soda included)
Dinner at 6:15PM (cash bar)
!
Plated Dinner
NOTE: e price of this dinner is $50.00 per person (cash bar only). Children’s tickets are $25.00 per person. e 2023
Committee will underwrite half of the cost of the children’s meal in order to help make this a family aair. e deadline for
the dinner reservation is December 10, 2022
Attendees must complete the meal form included along with a check payable to the
2023 Committee and mail to:
PSTC George or FFL Judy Morgan
1731 Johnston Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2703
Arcadian Mixed Greens with Garden Vegetables
Grilled Frenched Pork Chops with Apple Cider Fused Dijon Mustard sauce Number of meals____________
OR
Steak Diane with Sherry & Grain Mustard Cream Sauce Number of meals_________
NY Style Cheese Cake
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: Forest #________ ___
Enclosed is my check for: # _ tickets @ $50.00 per adult
# tickets @ $25.00 per child (12 and under)
Phone #: E-mail: ______
Any special dietary needs?
Partners Name ______________________________ Children Name(s)__________________________________
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2023 MID-WINTER
LADIES LUNCHEON
Saturday January 14th, 2023
Doors Open 11:30 AM Luncheon @ Noon
Reservations: $30 per person, includes tax and gratuity
Deadline for Reservations December 10, 2022
Children's menu available for under 12.
The menu will consist of Chicken Fingers and French Fries
Complete the form below with checks payable to the “2023 Committee”
Mail Reservations to:
FFL Judy Morgan
1731 Johnston Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2703
610-868-6644
Each Forest please bring a Gift Bag valued at $10.00
2023 Mid-Winter Ladies Luncheon
Name: Forest #
Enclosed is my check for: # tickets @ $30.00 per adult
# tickets @ $20.00 per child (12 and under)
Phone #: E-mail:
Any special dietary needs?
Childrens Names___________________________________________________________
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2023 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
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All Tall Cedars are invited to join the Supreme Officers for a Butcher Block”
buffet luncheon: salads, assortment of deli meat, cheese, bread and
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rolls, house made sea salt chips, coffee, iced tea and water along with an
assortment of cookies and brownies.
Please bring your son or grandson with you as we are making this a family affair.
If your traveling partner is under 12 years old there is a children's menu which
consists of chicken fingers and french fries See the meal form for pricing.
Deadline for reservations is December 10, 2022
Complete the meal form included and mail with a check payable to the 2023
Committee to
PSTC George A Morgan Jr
1731 Johnston Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2703
610-868-6644
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2023 Mid-Winter Mens Luncheon
Name_________________________________________________ Forest #______________________
Enclosed is my Check for: ________Adult tickets @ $30.00 and _________Childrens tickets @ $20.00
Phone # _________________________________ Email__________________________________________
Any special dietary needs?___________________________________________________________________
Childrens Name____________________________________________________________________________
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2023 MID-WINTER DISNEY THEME DINNER
Saturday January 14,2023
Reception at 5:00 PM(Beer,Wine,and Soda included)
Dinner at 6:30 PM (cash bar)
Join us
for a Disney good time!
Plated Dinner
NOTE: The price of this dinner is $50.00 per person (cash bar only). Children’s tickets are $25.00 per
person. The 2023 Committee will underwrite half of the cost of the children’s meal in order to help
make this a family aair. The deadline for
the dinner reservation is December 10, 2022
Attendees must complete the meal form included along with a check payable to the
2023 Committee and mail to:
PSTC George or FFL Judy Morgan
1731 Johnston Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2703
Classic Wedge Salad with Crispy Onion Rings, Bacon and a House Blue Cheese dressing with
Baked Salmon with Spinach & Pesto Number of meals____________
OR
Beef Tenderloin Twin Tournedos in a Peppercorn Cream Sauce Number of meals_________
Decadent Two-layer Chocolate Cake
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: Forest #________ ___
Enclosed is my check for: # _ tickets @ $50.00 per adult
# tickets @ $25.00 per child (12 and under)
Phone #: E-mail:
Any special dietary needs?
Partners Name___________________________Children Name(s)_______________________
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DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: Constituent Forest Scribes
FROM: 20230 Committee
SUBJECT: 2023 MWC Vendor Sales Tables
At the 2023 Midwinter Conference, tables will be available upon request for Forests and
outside vendors to display and/or sell items to Tall Cedars and their ladies beginning Friday
January 13
th
between 8:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. and Saturday, January 14
th
between 8:00 A.M.
& 3:30 P.M.
These tables will be available in the Presidential Suite
If your Forest or Cedarette group wishes to reserve a table, please complete the form below
and return it by January 3, 2023 to Theodore H Wallace 106 Reedville Rd, Oxford, PA 19363.
Requests for more than one table are subject to space availability.
If you know of any outside vendors who would be interested in reserving a table, please pass
this information on to them.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
2023 MIDWINTER CONFERENCE
SALES TABLE REQUEST FORM
Forest Name: ___________________________ No. __________________________
Vendor Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: Street: ____________________________________________________________
City State ZIP: ______________________________________________________________
Please reserve ______ table (s) at the 2023 Midwinter Conference.
Return to:
Theodore H. Wallace, 106 Reedville Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 Email [email protected]
SUPREME FOREST
OF THE
TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON
OF NORTH AMERICA
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I hereby declare that I am a member in good standing of a duly chartered Masonic Lodge, am vouched for as having the necessary qualica-
tions and am desirous of providing service to this Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, hereby oer myself as a candidate for
the mysteries of the Order.
I further declare that I have never previously applied for the degree of Tall Cedar, nor have I, to my knowledge, been elected or rejected by
any Forest of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
If found eligible, I promise to cheerfully conform to all the established usages, customs, regulations and the Constitution, By-laws, and
edicts of the Supreme Forest together with those of this Forest.
Name in full (print) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Place of residence _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Nos. (Home) ________________________ (Cell) _________________________ (Work) __________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth _____________________________ Place of Birth _________________________________________________________
Marital Status ________ Wife’s name _____________________________ Occupation ______________________________________
Name & Address of Employer ______________________________________________________________________________________
Master Mason Initiation Date: ______________ I am a Master Mason and now a member of ___________________________________
Lodge No. ____________, located at ________________________________________________________________, State of _________
The fee of $__________ accompanies this petition. Hat Size ________ Signature ___________________________________________
(sign name in full, no initials)
I usually sign my name thus ________________________________Dated at ______, this __________ day of _______________, 20____
VOUCHER CERTIFICATE
We hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the petitioner, that we have read the answers to the questions contained in the petition
and believe them to be true and that each of us believes the petitioner to be morally qualied, of good character, and under the tongue of
good repute and we cheerfully recommend him.
______________________________________________ Forest No. __________ Address _____________________________________
Signature
______________________________________________ Forest No. __________ Address _____________________________________
Signature
This petition must be in the Scribe’s hand _____________ days preceding Ceremonial, including initiation fee.
Pyramid and Annual Dues Payable at Ceremonial - Initiation Fee $__________ - Pyramid $__________ - Annual Dues $ ____________
Make checks payable to ________________________________________ Forest No. _____________Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
__________________________________ Forest No. ___________
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ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
HARRISBURG, PA
PERMIT No. 802
Supreme Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon Of N.A.
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 116
Harrisburg, PA 17112
e History of e Tall Cedar Rose
e main objective of the Tall Cedars is
the ght against muscular dystrophy. One
of our fundraising projects is the Rose
Program. In 1979, the Rose Program
was instituted as a new fundraiser for
the Tall Cedars by Essex Forest No. 8.
“Roses Against Muscular Dystrophy!” was
accepted as a national program and oered
for a donation on street corners and at
special aairs of the Forests. is program
remains much the same today.
Over the years, the Rose has become the
signature of a Tall Cedar, and the Tall
Cedars’ purpose to nd a cure for muscular
dystrophy. We wear the rose as a reminder
of our commitment to be there for the kids
always.
So, be proud when you wear this rose and
join in the Fun, Frolic and Fellowship
of Tall Cedarism and the ght against
muscular dystrophy.
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