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Berkeley Springs Cl. #117, WV

History of Berkeley Springs Council 117

8/12/2016

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Berkeley Springs Council 117 was formed on December 8, 1894.  The first home was in the building at the corner of Mercer and Fairfax where the Masonic Lodge is currently located.  In 1946, when the building was sold, the Junior Order relocated to the Ambrose Building on Washington Street, where it remained until the owners decided to remodel.  The council them moved to the upstairs of the Ambrose Building where it remained until 1955.  For the next several years member met in the Old Annex School Building while looking for a site to build their own building.  Members purchased the lot where the lodge hall is located from Richard Frock on February 20, 1959.  Construction on the current building started in May of 1959 and most of the members worked on it at various times until it was completed.  The first meeting the newly constructed building was September 24, 1959.  In 1982, an addition was constructed.  The lodge is located at 732 Harrison Avenue.

​The Council has had six past state councilors and two past national councilors.
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The First West Virginia to serve as National Councilor

8/12/2016

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Dr. Charles W. Ambrose, Jr. was the first West Virginian to serve in the capacity of National Councilor.

It will be reported in this issue that Brother John T. Cowl of Roger Sherman Council No.1 of Wheeling, WV, was elected to the office of National Councilor in 1873, but for unknown reasons, he did not show up for the next National Council session nor was the tax paid on the WV membership therefore the State Council was suspended, the office of National Councilor was declared vacant, and a new national councilor was elected and installed.

Dr. Charles W. Ambrose, Jr., was born May 15, 1906, in Morgan County, WV.  He attended Morgan County schools and graduated from Shepherd College in 1935.  The same year marked his entry into the ministry in the Methodist Church.  While in the pursuit of his chosen field he received  graduate work from the Emory University in the State of Georgia.  Interspersed in this busy schedule, Brother Ambrose performed twelve years of teaching duties in various public schools.

Dr. Ambrose became a member of Berkeley Springs council in 1928 where he advanced rapidly in its fraternal work.  He attended his first State Session in 1936, where he was recognized for his leadership qualities.  He was elected State Councilor in 1940.  As State Councilor he served with dignity and resourcefulness.  The first National Session attended by Brother Ambrose was in 1943.  He was appointed Chaplain in 1950 and was re-elected to the same office in 1951 and again in 1953.  His diligent work and popularity was rewarded by his being elected to the office of National Vice Councilor in 1955 and then elevated to the office of National Councilor in 1957.  He served this high office with honor and distinction as was his custom with all assignments and duties that he accepted.

The highlight of his service to the Order was being privileged to preside over the first National Session to be held in his native State of WV.  At this National Session, Brother Ambrose hosted the visit of a national dignitary, J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and presented the Order's "Citizen of the Year" award on behalf of all members to Mr. Hoover.  It was at this National Session that an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was bestowed upon Brother Ambrose by the Morris Harvey College making the year of 1959 a very memorable and important year for both the Order and Dr. Charles W. Ambrose, Jr.
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128th West Virginia State Session

8/12/2016

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​Dale Dailey gets pinned with his State Councilor jewels by his daughter Jennifer.

Jennifer was elected to Outside Sentiniel.

Councilor Dailey's program  for 2016-2017 calls for continued support of local councils with a challenge for each member to bring in a new member and welcome back an older member that has not been attending.

He encourages all to continue their community involvement programs and seek new ones.

Each council should endeavor to promote local activities such as socials, picnics and outings that help bring the members together and strengthen brotherhood.

He asks that the State continue to support and promote the traditional athletic programs and State Scholarship program
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    • State Councils >
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      • Maryland
      • New York >
        • Empire Council # 128
      • North Carolina >
        • Trophy Council No. 29, High Point, NC
        • Scotland Neck Cl. #530, NC
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        • New Tripoli Council 204, PA
        • Dunmore Council No. 1022
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        • Rockport Council #106
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        • Fidelity Council 182, WV
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