Tall Cedars York #30

Current Officers
Donald J. Towsey, PGTC No. 43, DDSTC
Robert "Bob" Hopkins, GTC [tel: 840-9836]
Jeffrey A. Fulton, II, SDGTC [tel: 292-1255]
Donald R. Smith, JDGTC
Dale K. Gemmill, Scribe
W. Carl O'Dell, Jr., Treasurer
Earl Shaffer, Chaplain


Forest Unit activities:

Bowling * Cedarettes * Clowns * Rangers * Motor-Scooter * Stewards

E-Board, OPO Meetings and School of Instruction

What's happening in 2010 at: Quittipahilla, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Valley Forests?

Please consider attending our other Forests' activities. There is usually a "carpool" from the Weis Market (1800 Roosevelt Ave., York) parking lot, the Masonic Center (400 Masonic Dr., York) or the York Galleria Mall lot across the street from the Texas Road House Restaurant, 1510 Mt. Zion Rd., York. For directions or details, contact the GTC or SDGTC.

3,165 people were served at this year's Pancake Breakfast!

Our Clowns were First-Place winners at the May Convention!


WOW! New Program!
Earn "Pyramid Points" toward dinners and more.

"Pyramid Points" is a pdf file. Download the free reader, if needed, at adobe.com

Special Appeal

Casey Witmer Memorial Fund

As most of you now know, Casey Witmer, the New Oxford teen that we had been raising funds for to replace the family van, passed away on April 28 this year. Casey had muscular dystrophy since birth and did not qualify for life insurance coverage. We are very saddened by the passing of Casey. York Forest and other organizations gladly donated the funds already raised to help defray the costs of Casey's funeral, however expenses of over three thousand dollars remain to be paid by the family. Our Cedarettes and Clown Units, as well as other Masonic groups, have donated to this Memorial Fund already. Please consider contributing to the Casey Witmer Memorial Fund. Donations should be mailed to York Forest, PO Box 2, York PA 17405-0002 and designated for this fund.


2010 Meetings and Events

TBA/TBD = To Be Announced/Determined
Updated 6/23/10

DATE
DETAILS
July 17
Family Picnic (click for additional details - .pdf file)
Location: Dover Community Center, 3700 Davidsburg Rd, Dover, PA.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Dress: casual.  Ladies invited.  Tickets: Nominal donation to cover cost of hall rental.  The meal will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and fixin's (chips, pretzels, condiments), provided by the Forest.  Please bring a covered dish (salads, casseroles, desserts).  Bingo will be the feature event.
August 2
Golf Outing
Location: Grandview Golf Course.  Time: Sign-in at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00.  Dress: casual.  STAG.  Cost: $45/golfer; checks payable to Grandview Golf Course, 2779 Carlisle Rd, York, PA 71404.  Door prize and hole sponsorships are available.  Contact Forest Officers or Golf Committee co-chairs Bob Smith (495-3212) or Gary Clineberg (792-5836).  ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  After-round menu: Steak, baked potato, veg, roll/butter, cedar sap, iced tea.
August 21
Sportsman's Bonanza (Gun Raffle)
Location: York Expo Center, Memorial Hall (West), York.  Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Dress: casual.  Open to the public.  Tickets: $15.
September 1
Junior/Senior Night
Location: UAW Hall, 3562 Gillespie Drive, York. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. Dress: Tuxedo. Ladies invited. Dinner: Boneless Chicken Breast, Buttered Parsley Potatoes, California Blend, Fruit Cup, Pie w/ice cream. $10 - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)
October 4
Fall Ceremonial - Prolog/Royal Court
Location: UAW Hall, 3562 Gillespie Drive, York. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. Dress: Tuxedo. Dinner: Meat Loaf, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Cake. STAG - MEMBERS ONLY. $10 - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)
October 16
District #11 Ceremonial
Location: Consistory, 207 N 3rd St, Harrisburg. Dress: Tuxedo. Ladies invited.
November 1
Sidonian Degree - Stated Meeting
Location: UAW Hall, 3562 Gillespie Drive, York. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. Dress code: Tuxedo. Dinner: Roast Turkey, Whipped Potatoes, Baked Corn, Cranberry relish, ice cream. STAG - MEMBERS ONLY. $10 - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)
November 19
Grand Tall Ball
Location: Country Club of York, 1400 Country Club Rd, York. Social Hour —cash bar— begins at 5:30. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $ TBD. Dress: Tuxedo. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)
December 4
Muscular Dystrophy Association Christmas Party
Location: Dover Fire Hall, 30 East Canal St., Dover PA 17315. Time: Noon. Dress code is green jacket. Ladies invited. Tall Cedars Clowns. $ TBD - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)
December 6
Election/Installation of Officers
Location: UAW Hall, 3562 Gillespie Drive, York. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:30. Dress: Tuxedo. Ladies invited. Dinner: Roast Beef, Scalloped Potatoes, Winter mix, Apple Crisp w/Ice Cream. $10 - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (contact GTC)


E-Board, OPO Meetings and School of Instruction

All Executive Board (E-Board) meetings are open to any current member of the Forest hosting the meeting.
All members of the Forest are encouraged to attend. There may be a small donation requested if food and drink are served.
STAG - MEMBERS ONLY. Dress is casual unless otherwise noted.

The School of Instruction is for, primarily, Forest officers, but, is open to all members of the District and is usually chaired by the
Deputy Director Supreme Tall Cedar (DDSTC). Food and drink are seldom served at these functions.
STAG - MEMBERS ONLY. Dress is casual unless otherwise noted.

Officer and Past Officer (OPO) meetings are restricted to those members who are currently serving, or have served,
as officers in one of the Forests of the District. There may be a small donation requested if food and drink are served.
Dress is casual casual unless otherwise noted. Ladies are invited.

DATE DETAILS
Aug 1
Aug 25
Sep 26
Oct 31
Nov 17
2 p.m. OPO meeting; Location: American Legion Post #56, Main St., Lititz, PA. Sponsor: Lancaster Forest #27
E-Board meeting; 7 pm; Masonic Center, 400 Masonic Dr., York
School of Instruction; 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove, Harrisburg #43, 8145 Old Jonestown Rd.
2 p.m. OPO meeting; Location: Cedar Grove, Harrisburg #43, 8145 Old Jonestown Rd.
E-Board meeting; 7 pm; Masonic Center, 400 Masonic Dr., York