Welcome to the Valley of Coudersport, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. We are
a fraternity that believes in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man and are deeply
bound by our Core Values of Integrity, Justice, Service to Humanity, Tolerance, Devotion to
Country, and Reverence for God. Our Valley is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, referred
to far and wide as “God’s Country.” Since 1896 our facility has been one of the most majestic
buildings in the County. Welcome to our site!
July 1, 2026
Dear Brethren and Ladies,
I am writing to welcome you to, “Come Back to Coudersport Consistory!” Whether you are a consistent attendee of our reunions and events or joined and have not yet been active, I welcome you to accompany us on our journey through Remembrance, Youth, Manhood, and Maturity. These themes will be evident throughout the next four reunions.
Before our fall reunion, I look forward to hosting the Lester Beers Memorial Golf Outing at Scottish Heights Golf Course in Brockport, PA on July 18, 2026. Our next chance for fellowship is the Valley of Coudersport Picnic at Parker Dam on August 8, 2026. Bring a side dish and your family and friends! Hotdogs, hamburgers, cornhole, a water balloon toss and much more await us in this picturesque park setting. Then put aside some fun money to spend at our Gun Bash on October 3, 2026. This is one of our largest fundraisers with good people, great food, and chances to win big! Remember this when selling tickets to coworkers, family, and friends!
Our fall reunion is October 15 – 17, 2026. This reunion will focus on our ancestors and how important making memories is for our Valley. We will have a photographer available on Friday and Saturday afternoons, so get ready for your close-up, headshot, couple or group picture to commemorate our time together! We are also bringing back the Saturday evening dinner with entertainment from Mr. Kazam, two-time Magician of the Year from Dubois, PA, who will be entertaining us with strolling magic before, and a comedy magic show after dinner! Let’s make new memories together! Look for details in the sign-up sheet to be mailed with the August issue of the Valley Voice newsletter. If you don’t receive this quarterly newsletter, please contact the office at 814-274-8490.
Men, our fall reunion will be one of Remembrance. Remembering our families, friends, masonic brothers, the rich history of the Coudersport Consistory, and the history of our country. In addition to the 250th Anniversary of our country, it is also the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 when our great country was attacked by a ruthless enemy. Join myself, our brothers, and wives for a 9/11 presentation Friday evening after dinner to remember and to honor those men and women who sacrificed their lives that day and thereafter. Before the Saturday evening dinner, let’s toast our successful degree work with a whiskey tasting hour.
Ladies, you will be going back in time at the Eliot Ness Museum where volunteers in period dress will entertain you with the early days of Potter County. You will have a luncheon at the West End Grill, and the Potter County Artisan Cooperative will teach you water coloring techniques with your own set of cards to take home.
Please help me to realize my focus of engaging our membership for participation and comment. My contact information is above, and I welcome your feedback as I welcome you to, “Come Back to Coudersport Consistory!”
Sincerely and fraternally,
Floyd “Frank” Mechling, III
Why Become Scottish Rite?
Although there is no higher degree than that of a Master Mason, the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite serve to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. A Mason who chooses to further his Masonic experience by becoming a 32° Scottish Rite Mason will be expanding upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. In the Scottish Rite, you will indeed find an untold wealth of knowledge. It will teach you more about Masonry. It will answer some of the questions raised in the blue lodge degrees. It is a sort of “graduate course” in Masonic teachings. In fact, it aids, supplements and reinforces the blue lodge in every way. As organizations, these bodies are mutually dependent because they strengthen each other. By joining Scottish Rite, you have an opportunity to expand upon your knowledge of Freemasonry, to widen your circle of friends, and to serve humanity in unique ways.
How to join Scottish Rite
Freemasonry is a fraternity whose membership must be sought by the candidate. So, in other words, to be a Mason, ask a Mason how to become a member. To become a Scottish Rite Mason, you must first be a Master Mason. You can then complete a membership application to join a Scottish Rite Valley near you and begin your journey towards becoming a 32° Scottish Rite Mason.
2026 · 2027 Certificate of Election Valley of Coudersport
VALLEY SECRETARY - 814-573-3757
Name: Ill. Jerry A. Bish, 33°
Address: 9234 State Hwy 285, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 (PO) Valley Address: PO Box 69, Coudersport, PA 16915 (UPS) Valley Address: 111 E 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Daytime Valley Phone: 814-274-8490
VALLEY TREASURER – 570-724-3591
Name: Ill. Brian J. Tevlin, 33°
Address: 24 Fair View Acres Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
(PO) Valley Address: PO Box 69, Coudersport, PA 16915
(UPS) Valley Address: III E 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 Daytime Valley Phone: 814-274-8490
Email: btevlin@live.com
Elected Officers
Lodge of Perfection
Thrice Potent Master – 724-664-3273
Name: Charles A. McClafferty, 32°
Address: 707 Gulf Lab Rd., Cheswick PA 15024
Email: charles_mcclafferty@icloud.com
SC Member #: 349247034
Deputy Master – 814-887-9191 Name: William R. Miller, 32°
Address: 35 Bank St, Smethport, PA 16749 Email: millerwr9@gmail.com
SC Member #: 349224020
Senior Warden – 570-439-5644
Name: Kent M. Brady Jr., 32°
Address: 28 Ash St., Galeton PA 16922
Email: kentbrady2@gmail.com
SC Member #: 349250522
Junior Warden – 814-598-3528
Name: David S. Ball, 32°
Address: 102 E. Main St, Smethport, PA 16749 Email: dsball1958@gmail.com
SC Member #: 349186295
Rose Croix
Most Wise Master – 724-599-6591
Name: Donald E. Wood, 32°
Address: 9074 State Route 85, Dayton, PA 16222
Email: dewood1955@gmail.com
SC Member #: 477073380
Senior Warden – 814-655-1081
Name: Bradley A. Lewis, 32°
Address: PO Box 154, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 Email: Blewisoo2@hotmail.com
SC Member #: 187008092
Junior Warden – 814-590-5182
Name: Ivan M. Baughman, 32°
Address: 3295 Bucktail Trail Hwy, Driftwood PA 15832
Email: ivanbaughman@windstream.net
SC Member #: 520791055
Princes of Jerusalem
Sovereign Prince – 724-840-1260
Name: Zoltan R. Sabo, 32°
Address: 1062 N Harmony Rd, Penn Run, PA 15765
Email: jrthehook@yahoo.com
SC Member #: 349246501
High Priest – 814-887-5155
Name: W. Graham Nannen, 32°
Address: 110 W. Main St., Smethport, PA 16749 Email: williamnannen2@gmail.com
SC Member #: 320792536
Senior Warden – 724-840-6690
Name: David R. Fluharty , 32°
Address1135 Mansfield Ave, Indiana, PA 15701 Email: David.r.fluharty@gmail.com
SC Member #: 349247979
Junior Warden – 423-494-4665
Name: Travis S. Lowe, 32°
Address: 349 Baker Creek Rd., Coudersport PA 16915
Email: travis_lowe@rocketmail.com
SC Member #: 349252536
Consistory
Commander-in-Chief – 724-454-4206
Name: Ill. Floyd F. Mechling, III, 33°
Address: 221 Sequoia Ct., Latrobe, PA 15650 Email: wolves_333@yahoo.com
SC Member #: 420792172
First Lieutenant – 814-331-9177
Name: Bernard E Ball, 32°
Address: 102 E Main St., Smethport, PA 16749 Email: beechwood_ben@yahoo.com
SC Member #: 484000726
Second Lieutenant – 814-558-1422
Name: Ill. Steven E. McDowell, 33°
Address: PO Box 36, Roulette PA 16746
Email: bevandsteve@yahoo.com
SC Member #: 720790336
For All Bodies
Trustee (two year term) – Chad. A. Clouser, 32° Treasurer – Ill. Brian J. Tevlin, 33° Secretary – Ill. Jerry A. Bish, 33°