Guest at the Eastern Outing, James Kinch (right), son of William Kinch of Mozart Lodge No. 436, Philadelphia, won the putting contest conducted by Thomas Toscani, P.M., a member of the Charity Golf Committee.

More than 350 golfers thoroughly enjoyed the competition, fun, food, and fellowship of the Grand Master's three Charity Golf Outings from west to east across the state on Aug. 16, 23, and 30. The events netted approximately $25,000 to benefit the Masonic Children's Home at Elizabethtown. R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette attended all three events to thank the participants for supporting the charity and the sponsors for making it possible.

Bros. Joseph E. Murphy, Executive Director/CEO, and William C. Davis, Jr., Administrator/COO, of the Masonic Homes, attended the Western and Eastern events and Bro. Gilson "Buzz" Cash, Director of the Masonic Children's Homes, attended the Central event to thank the participants and the sponsors for their support. Smith Barney Capital Management was the primary sponsor for all three outings.

After the round played by 108 golfers in ideal weather on Aug. 16 at Quicksilver Country Club west of Pittsburgh, Richard L. Stemmler, D.D.G.M., 30th Masonic District and Chairman of the Western Region Outing, along with Grand Master Ernette and the Honorary Regional Chairman, William Slater II, R.W. Junior Grand Warden, awarded golf prizes to: Low gross - first, Mike Crosby, 76; second, Gary Canong, 80; and third, Steve Carson, 81. Low net - first, Mearl Horner, 72; second, Rusty Lauffer, 73; and third, Don Miller, Jr., 73. Longest drive - under 60 years old, Rusty Lauffer; over 60, Bob Hopkinson. Straightest drive - Doug Miller. Closest to the pin - on No. 6, John Fair; No. 8, Bob Nemchik; No. 11, James Hawk; and No. 14, Gary Soltys. Longest putt - on No. 9, Mike Crosby, and No. 18, Tom Leonard.

Eighty-eight golfers played in the outing at Felicita Resort east of Harrisburg on Aug. 23. Russell W. Baker, D.D.G.M., 5th Masonic District and Chairman of the Central Region Outing, along with Grand Master Ernette and the Honorary Regional Chairman, Robert L. Dluge, Jr., R.W. Deputy Grand Master, awarded golf prizes to: Low gross - Jim Smith, 73; John Weibly, 76; and Mike Evangelista, 78. Low net - Bill Hauber, 72; Larry Miller, 72; and Alvin Skinner, 72. Closest to the pin - on No. 3, Bill Greet; on No. 7, Bill Hauber; on No. 17, Preston Van Deursen. Longest drive - under 60 years old, Bill Hassinger; and over 60, C. Dakin.

Again the weather was excellent, though somewhat cooler for the 138 golfers playing in the sold-out Charity Golf Outing at LuLu Country Club near Philadelphia on Aug. 30. After the round, Dale H. Fera, D.D.G.M., Masonic District E and Chairman of the Eastern Region Outing, along with Grand Master Ernette and the Honorary Chairman, Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden, awarded golf prizes to: Low gross - first, Ross Clyde, 76; second, Rovanik Mark, 79 and Mike Evangelista, 81. Low net - first, Jeff Krchnavy; second, Rick Rankin; third, John Sunday; fourth, Ed Miller; and fifth, Fred Wichterman. Closest to the pin - on No. 4, Dave Zinman; No. 6, John Carey; No. 12, Bill Haas; and No. 15, Ralph Watson. Longest drive - under 60 years old, Jeff Walters; and over 60, Dave Wilson. Straightest Drive - Joe Foley.

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