On June 5, R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette (right) presented John J. Shannon, Jr. to the membership of Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, York, as the new District Deputy Grand Master of the 42nd Masonic District. He succeeds Michael H. Gotshall, who became a P.D.D.G.M. on June 1.

Bro. Shannon who holds dual Masonic membership, was made a Mason in Blyth Lodge No. 593, West Newton, in 1992. He served as Worshipful Master in 1995 and as Secretary in 1996. He was admitted to Zeredatha Lodge in 1997.

He has been active in York Rite Bodies and served as Most Excellent High Priest of Monongahela Royal Arch Chapter No. 249 and Generalissimo of McKean Commandery No. 80, Knights Templar, both in 1996. He holds membership in the Allied Masonic Degrees, Mon Valley Council No. 330. He is a member of Scottish Rite, Valley of Harrisburg, and a member of Zembo Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S.

Bro. Shannon, 37, a tool, die, and gauge-maker, is a manager at Harley Davidson Motor Co. in York. He served in the U.S. Army 1977-84. He and his wife, Patricia, have two children, John J., III, and Jennifer L.