CHIP Program

ST. ALBAN LODGE NO. 529

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA

CHIP Program

What Is CHIP?

The Child Identification Program (CHIP) addresses the alarming fact that over 1,000,00 children are reported missing in the United States each year. While most are found—many are not. Also, the abduction of children is both under-reported and rapidly increasing in our society.

The Masonic CHIP Program is the most comprehensive service of its kind anywhere. CHIP is provided free of charge to the public and all of the identifying items generated during CHIP are given to the child’s family.

The CHIP Program includes the following:

· CD with Audio: A 35 mm digital picture with audio—children are asked a series of questions to provide information in front of a height chart backdrop. The CHIP interview captures the appearance, speech , mannerisms and other important personal characteristics of a child. It can be quickly distributed via the media to reach a huge audience and assist in the quick recovery of an abducted child. The picture and audio are recorded on a 3” CD and given to the parent or guardian. It is the cornerstone of the CHIP program.

· Fingerprints: Children’s fingerprints are computer scanned to provide clear and readable prints. Fingerprint cards are given to the parent or guardian.

· DNA: A DNA kit is provided to the parent or guardian to be completed at home as soon as possible. The DNA kit includes envelopes for

1. Hair Samples,

2. Nail clippings

3. Oral swab for saliva sample.

We Are Proud to Partner With:

Crime Prevention Association of Pennsylvania

Would You Like to Sponsor A CHIP Event?

Here’s How:

Anyone may initiate and sponsor a CHIP event. All coordination of events is through The Freemasons of Pennsylvania. If you or your organization would like more information regarding CHIP, please contact either the St. Alban Lodge No. 529 Secretary as follows:

Bro. Robert M. Stauffer, P. M.

Telephone: (610) 692-4661

E-Mail: secty529@aol.com

Or contact the Pennsylvania Masonic District “C” CHIP Representative as follows:

Bro. Richard G. Jones, P. M.

E-Mail: districtcchip@att.net

· Click here to see a sample CHIP I.D. Form (PDF)

· Click Here to see the PARENTS GUIDE TO CHIP (PDF)

Saturday, April 26, 2008
9 AM to 2 PM (8 AM set-up)
Flea Market and Community Fair
Ridley Park United Methodist Church
501 N Swarthmore Ave
Ridley Park 19078

Saturday, May 10, 2008
11 AM to 4 PM (10 AM set-up)
Middletown Township Pride Day
Williamson School of Mechanical Trades
106 S New Middletown Rd
Media 19063

Sunday, May 18, 2008
12 Noon to 4 PM (11 AM set-up)
Boothwyn Fire House
1405 Meetinghouse Rd
Boothwyn 19061

Friday – Sunday, June 6-8, 2008
Rotary Club Delco Fair
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media 19063
Friday: 5PM to 9PM (12 PM set-up)
Saturday: 1PM to 9 PM
Sunday: 1 PM to 5 PM

Future Events

Sept 27 – Marcus Hook Community Day

October 4 – Glenolden Fire Company at Robin Ford
October 10 – Springfield Fire Company and Ambulance
October 18 – Sen Pileggi’s Kid’s Fair at Sun Valley
High School
October 28 – MOM’s Group of Havertown at St James
Church

2008 CHIP Schedule