The Masons of Pennsylvania will build a much needed recreation pavilion at the Pittsburgh Veterans Administration Health Care Center in Aspinwall, O'Hara Twp., near the city. James L. Ernette, R.W. Grand Master, accompanied by William Kratzenberg, D.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District, made the announcement on Jan. 15 when they visited the site and reviewed plans for the structure.

Construction will get underway as soon as weather permits. Completion is scheduled for early June.

The new facility will provide a place for residents of the VA Hospital and their families to visit; an outdoor place for summer entertainment; and a focal point for special activities. The facility will be key location when the VA Hospital hosts the 1998 Wheelchair Competition in July.

Bro. Kratzenberg is Chairman to carry out the project, which includes accepting lodge and individual contributions to support the Grand Lodge commitment.

Plans to have a new pavilion built for the VA Pittsburgh Health Care Center were announced by: James L. Ernette, R.W. Grand Master (second from left) and William M. Kratzenberg, D.D.G.M., 54th Masonic District (left), accompanied by William Vaupel and Richard Angelo, Masonic Services Volunteer.

Looking over the plans for a new pavilion at the Pittsburgh VA Health Care Center are (l-r):David G. Tomayko of the VA Volunteer Services; D.D.G.M. Kratzenberg; Grand Master Ernette; Max Dorosa, VA Facilities Management Engineer, and Masonic Services Volunteer Representatives Vaupel and Angelo.

[Photographs by Bro. Robert Binnie]