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ORGANIZATION PURPOSE

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The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias and its members are dedicated to the cause of universal peace. Pythians are pledged to the promotion of understanding among men of good will as the surest means of attaining Universal Peace.

We believe that men, meeting in a spirit of goodwill, in an honest effort of understanding, can live together on this earth in peace and harmony.

We seek those who agree with this belief, and have a belief in a personal Supreme Being, to join our ranks in an effort to reach "Peace Through Understanding".

Officers

Chancellor Commander

Chancellor Commander
Dave Francis Dave's bio here

Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor
Jeff Paintner, PACDGC Jeff joined the Knights in 1980 as a Charter Member of Yorktown Lodge. He served as the Lodges first Secretary (for 6 years) as well as the first editor of the Lodges Newsletter (The Eagle).Jeff has served Yorktown Lodge several times as its Chancellor Commander and the Grand Lodge as Deputy Grand Chancellor (for three districts covering more than 15 Lodges) and Assistant to the Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor as well as the 72nd District as its President. He is also a Royal Prince of Habibi Temple of the DOKK.He is very proud of his designation as a Life Member by his brothers of Yorktown Lodge.Jeff has a long and varied connection to the Pythian Order. His father and three of his uncles were and are all members of Lodges. His wife, Susan, is a Pythian Sister as well as a Past Chief of Calanthe Temple. Daughter Jessica is the recipient of Grand Lodge and DOKK Scholarships. Son-in-law David Francis is also a member of Yorktown Lodge, serving as an officer, and an inspiration to members of all ages.Grandchildren Mina and Asher are waiting in the wings for their opportunity to join the Pythian Order.

Prelate

Prelate
Howard Becker Howard has been a member of Yorktown Lodge since 1984. He wasinitiated at a Rathbone Bible Class. He has served in many officer positions including Chancellor Commander. In addition to his involvement with Yorktown Lodge, Howardhas participated in much of the Pythian Rituals as a member of the Amplified Rank team. (Just ask him to recite the obligations given by the Prelate.) One of Howard's great passions is his golf game.

Master At Arms

Master At Arms
Jeffrey Held Insert bio here.

Inner Guard

Inner Guard
Stuart Rothchild, PC Insert bio here.

Outer Guard

Outer Guard
Barry Levine, PC Barry has been a member of Yorktown Lodge since 1988. He hasserved in many line officer positions, desk positions and as ChancellorCommander. In addition to his involvement with Yorktown Lodge, Barry isvery involved in with the Support Connection and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce.

Financial Secretary

Financial Secretary
Stew Glass, PDGC Insert bio here.

Secretary

Secretary
Mel Berger, PCInsert bio here.

Treasurer

Treasurer
David Peltzer, PDSCInsert bio here.

Master of the Work

Master of the Work
Don Rosenberg, DGCInsert bio here.

Grand Lodge Rep

Grand Lodge Rep
David Peltzer, PDSCInsert bio here.Matt Silverman, CDGC(Alternate Rep.) Insert bio here.

Chancellor Commander

Vice Chancellor

Prelate

Master At Arms

Inner Guard

Outer Guard

Financial Secretary

Secretary

Treasurer

Master of the Work

Grand Lodge Rep

Newsletter

THE EAGLE NEWSLETTER

Going Green

The EAGLE is published monthly September to June by Yorktown Lodge No. 859, Knights of Pythias.

Yorktown Lodge No. 859 has shifed to a "green culture" and has embraced the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. Some of us love our paper. We love the crisp crinkle of the newspaper in the morning, we love the heft and smell of a new book, and we love the arrival of our monthly newsletter. We love paper, but we also recognize progress. By introducing our newsletter to the digital age, we are saving trees, saving money and saving ink.

To download the most recent newsletter, click the button below.

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General Information Yorktown Lodge No. 859 meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month starting at 8:30 PM, September to June. The Castle Hall is located at the Universalist Uniatarian Meeting Hall, Strawberry Road, Mohegan Lake, NY. For information regarding the Lodge's activities contact Chancellor Commander David Francis.David Peltzer, PDSC - EditorDonald Thorn, PC - ProductionJeffrey Paintner, PACDGC - Kvels and Kvetches

Going Green

General Information

History

OUR HISTORY
A Modest Beginning.March, 1980 -- in a small town in the northern edge of Westchester County, a tiny advertisement is placed in a local Pennysaver: Knights of Pythias Lodge being formed, an informational meeting to be held: contact David Peltzer. The meeting is attended by more than fifty men and their wives. Many of those present are the children of current and former Pythians. Before the meeting adjourns, more than 30 members have been signed up. In April, the excellent ritual team from Wendell Wilkie Lodge works its wonders in instructing more than 50 members at a very special Sunday morning 3-in-1 rank. The Lodge is on its way to being chartered at the June, 1980 Convention where Edward Geltzer is sworn in as Grand Chancellor.Friendship.Its first officers, led by Chancellor Commander David Peltzer, establish their first Castle Hall at the Yorktown Jewish Center (where it was to meet for six years). The lodge later met at an Elks Lodge (for two years), and then its current home - a Unitarian Meeting Hall. Within the first year Yorktown Lodge developed its own Ritual Team. This team immediately proceeded to initiate new Yorktown Lodge members. The team also travelled "across the river" in 1982 to initiate the first classes at Lakes Region Lodge. A few years later, the lodge produced its own Amplified Rank Team, led by PC Alan Kaplan. The team performed for a number of Rathbone Classes including one for the Supreme Chancellor.Charivari.One of its first major events was held in October, 1982 when Yorktown Lodge hosted its first Charivari Street Fair in Downing Park, Yorktown Heights. A day of fun, food, entertainment, and months of preparation and hard work! More than 100 vendors saw more than 10,000 people attend the largest single day event in the history of the town! Throughout the day, local groups provided entertainment, lodge members sold raffles, members and their families sold food from 5:00 AM until the early evening. The fair was chaired by PC Martin Bernstein, MD, vendors were coordinated by David Peltzer, and food was organized under the watchful eye of Brother Larry Wexler. What made this event special was the entertainment provided by various choral groups, dance clubs, magicians, puppet shows, and children's table which provided free games and prizes. The Charivari Street Fair has been held yearly up until recently.Benevolence.In January, 1983, Yorktown Lodge chartered its Benevolent Association. With three successful Street Fairs completed, the Lodge was able to establish its Benevolent Association, purchase grave sites, begin a widows endowment fund and a scholarship for member's children. David Peltzer was elected as the first President of the Benevolent Association and he was succeeded in 1992 by Brother Ira Uffer. Winter weekends at Catskill Mountain hotels became an annual event. These weekends were run and hosted by Brother Ira Uffer.Charities.Throughout the years, Yorktown Lodge has strived to give back to the community. Its donations and charity work have included Bingo games at the Veterans Hospital, yearly donations to volunteer ambulance corps, libraries, fire departments, a major contribution toward the purchase of a grand piano at a local playhouse, and medical and lifesaving equipment for a local police department.Celebrations.Yorktown honored its first Chancellor Commander at its first anniversary dinner. Its fifth year saw double celebrations: a fifth anniversary dinner dance and a gala honoring three officers who earned the rank of Past Chancellor. We have celebrated our tenth year with a dinner, and most recently, we held our 20th anniversary dinner.

The Order of Knights of Pythias is an international,

non-sectarian fraternal order, founded in 1864,

and was the first to be chartered by an act of Congress.

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