Congratulations to J Robert Wortman for being elected to receive the 33rd degree in Indianapolis on September 1, 2015
Lloyd Young is joined by fellow Hancock County Club members Don Munden, Paul Daugherty, Eric Daugherty, and Charlie Merlau in donating the $1,000 raised in their Paper Crusade for Shriners Hospitals for Children to Potentate James Priest.
VCM President Mike Metzger is accompanied in the presentation of $15,000 for each of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Cincinnati, Chicago and Lexington by fellow VCM members Mike Stevens, Jim Ross, Luke Whitehouse, Earl Moore, Charlie Merlau, Richard Kirkman, Paul Daugherty, Gary Frieden, Clarence Degner, Phil Goodwin, Kevin Scott, Mitch Sever, Bill Pike, Past Potentate Charlie Crabtree, Treasurer Willie McKinney, Gary Dalzell and Don Schildgen.
Walter Worland
Walter Worland was honored on Saturday, May 31 at the Greenfield Central High School with an honorary diploma. He left high school to serve our country during WWII. The 91 year old veteran is congratulated by Dan Leary of the school board member.
World War II veteran Walter Worland has waited more than 70 years to receive his high school diploma and on the last Saturday in May, that dream came true. “Life just goes on and you just put things off , and this was one of them,” said Worland. Worland received his honorary diploma at the Greenfield Central High School graduation on Saturday morning. Worland opted to enlist in the military, instead of graduating with his high school class in 1942. Since then, he’s dedicated his life to serve his country and community. “At 91, you run out of time,” said Worland. Worland established a scholarship program for Hancock County seniors and funded the junior high school’s library. He also volunteers for countless local organizations. “If it’s something he can do, he’s not afraid or shy to step up to the plate,” said Worland’s goddaughter, Debbie Wilkerson Worland said graduation's experience was far more than he ever could have expected. “It felt so good that I had so many friends that came out for me. I think friendship is the best thing, that keeps you going,” said Worland. “There is not a kinder, more thoughtful, loyal, patriotic person that I have ever known,” said Wilkerson. Worland doesn’t ask for thanks, but hopes others will become more involved in their community. “I’ve been very fortunate. So I have a lot to share. So many people out there that could share more,” said Worland. He hopes his fellow 2014 graduates will carry on his legacy of service. “To the students I always laugh and say I don’t think I’ll be at our 50th anniversary reunion,” said Worland. ~~courtesy of WISHTV.com Illustrious Brother Walter Worland, 33° was editor of the Indiana Freemason magazine, past Grand Commander, Knights Templar, and a member of the Indianapolis Valley.
Outstanding Achievements Caleb B Smith Medal This year, the Caleb B Smith Medal of Honor is awarded to Worshipful Brother Larry E Gray. Brother Larry E Gray was born in 1943 in Beech Grove, IN. He attended Ball State Teachers College (now Ball State University). He and his wife Rita have four children and10 grandchildren and reside in Greenfield, IN. He is a retired employee of General Motors. Brother Gray was raised in 1966 in Hancock Lodge101 and served as Worshipful Master in 1972. He holds dual membership in Century Lodge 764. He took the oath of office as the Grand Preceptor of the Grand College of America, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest in 2000. This organization is an honorary and invitational organization with limited membership. Most Excellent Companion Gray is a Past Grand High Priest of Indiana, a Past General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, and currently serves as the General Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter organization. In 1967, Larry was greeted in Greenfield York Rite Council No 94, serving as Illustrious Master in 1971, and knighted on Greenfield Commandery No 39 where he was Eminent Commander in 1972. He received the Knights Templar Cross of Honor Award in 2002. A KYCH, Brother Gray has been a member of Robert A Woods Priory No 62 since 1973 and a dual member of Indiana Priory No 8. He holds charter memberships in Marvin L Isley York Rite College No 129, Hancock County Shrine Club, and St Bernard de ClairvauxCouncil No 256. He served as Sovereign Master of St Basil Conclave Red Cross of Constantine in 2000 and is the current Intendant General of the four state conclaves. He received the Allied Masonic Degrees in 2004. Larry is a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and Eden Chapter. The Caleb B Smith Medal of Honor was created in 1963 so “the Grand Lodge of Indiana might bestow much-deserved recognition uponoutstanding Brethren.” It may be awarded to a Brother who meets one of these three categories: 1. For distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind,or in the public service, to a member of an Indiana Lodge who by preeminent achievement in a field other than Freemasonry, has brought honor and distinction to Freemasonry. 2. For eminent leadership and outstanding achievement in and service toFreemasonry at large, to a member of a Lodge in any jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. 3. For outstanding service to Freemasonry in Indiana, to any member of an Indiana Lodge without regard to the number of years of membership or Lodge offices held. Jerry B Collins Photo
Hancock County Shrine Club's "Shriner of the Year" award: Started by Irv Lewis in 2010.. 2010 George Scott 2011 Bob Bailey 2012 Earl Hartman 2013 George Scott 2014 Pete Rasor 2015 Gary Frieden 2020 Robert Wortman 2021 Randy Riley 2022 Charles Merlau 2023 Tom Seng
CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT BAILEY - MEMBER OF OUR CLUB These Brothers received their 50-year certificates of membership at the Convocation on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. Front Row (l to r): Sam Swinford, Henry Meier, Obrey Phipps, Morton Rhoads, Richard Kelly, Robert Bailey, Don Cowan. Back Row: Robert Devaughn, Paul McClure, Ron Forrester, Thomas Spencer, Ovid Rife, Thomas Roush.
Dennis and Mike Scott "An Honor to Be Personally Involved" Noble Dennis Scott from Murat Magazine September 2014 Why does a man become (and remain) a Freemason and a Shriner? Dennis Scott was drawn to Freemasonry because of his deep respect for his relatives. He says, “They were all good people, and the thing they had in common was they were Masons.” Those men also belonged to the Sahara Grotto, which they jokingly referred to as “the poor man’s Shrine.” Dennis was impressed by the good character of these men when he was a teenager, and at age 21 he asked how he could become a Mason. In April 1961, he became a Master Mason in Beech Grove Lodge #694. He later moved to Greenfield and transferred his membership to Hancock Lodge #101. In 1975, Dennis joined the Scottish Rite and Murat Shriners. Because of family and work commitments, he could not engage in all activities of the organizations at that time. In 1994, he joined Murat Kentucky Colonels Club and became its president in 1998. Under his leadership, the Club began managing the annual Mini Clinic, which later was called the Screening Clinic. The purpose of the clinic was to promote awareness of Shriners Hospitals and to attract potential patients who could be screened by local physicians to determine if their medical conditions could be helped by Shriners Hospitals. This annual event was managed by the Club until the clinics were discontinued when the hospital application process was simplified. The Kentucky Colonels Club began a plaque program that provides a five-year plaque to display annual Shriners Hospital donations. Monthly Murat Magazine articles for Kentucky Colonels Club and for the Murat Transportation Club are authored by Dennis, and he serves as secretary-treasurer of the Kentucky Colonels Club. In 2004, he became president of Murat Transportation Club and suggested that the Club manage the annual Murat Children’s Christmas Party. The party is still organized and managed by the Club each year. Because Dennis had long been interested in the mission of Shriners Hospitals, he joined Madison County Shrine Club and became a volunteer hospital van driver. He later joined Murat Transportation Club and transported children to our Lexington, Cincinnati and Chicago hospitals. He says, “I will never forget the stories of children who faced so many obstacles, and the love and treatment they received from the doctors and nurses at our hospitals.” In 1999, Potentate Michael St. Pierre nominated Dennis to serve as an associate member of the Lexington hospital’s Board of Governors. He served nine years as an associate member and is serving his sixth year as a Board of Governors member. He has been chairman of the research committee for several years and is involved with three other committees, including the nominating committee. He says, “I can’t express what an honor it is to be personally involved in overseeing the operations of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington.” Dennis Scott is a friend to everyone. It is an honor to call him my friend. He is well known as a leader of any activity with which he is involved. His drive and his zeal for every project inspire others, and his determination produces positive results. Clearly, he does not do these things for recognition or personal glory, but his performance does merit public recognition. He was named Shriner of the Year by 2001 Potentate John Cinotto and 2008 Potentate Ronald Elliott. The 1998 Potentate Charles Griffith and 2000 Potentate Gary Lewis each presented Dennis with Potentate’s Award certificates for his outstanding contributions. Dennis served three years as Murat Membership Chairman. Dennis belongs to many Shrine-related organizations. He also holds memberships in Sons of the American Revolution and International Steel Guitar Club. He also finds time for his hobbies of woodworking and family vacations. As he described his commitment to Freemasonry, Shriners and Shriners Hospitals, Dennis said, “Perhaps my biggest accomplishment was the decision of my son Mike to join the fraternity. Mike is a member of Calvin Prather Lodge #717 and became a Shriner last October. My hope is that Mike and all the members of this great fraternity will find it as fulfilling and rewarding as I have.”
Dennis and Mike Scott presented a check to Murat to give to Lexington Medical Center. It was the second year in a row Kelmar Safety donated to the medical center. Both husband and wife have a strong passion to help children. The donation this year was $15,000. Let’s all look for people like that. (December 2018 stated meeting)
February 16, 2013
Gary Frieden donated $150. in memory of William A. Arterberry at the Dec. 2018 stated meeting.