The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation
OCTOBER 2024 MASONIC YOUTH TALKING POINTS The Masonic Youth Talking Points is published by the PA Masonic Youth Foundation to share ideas and to inspire Masonic leaders to creatively support the Masonic Youth Groups and the programs of the PA Masonic Youth Foundation. It is emailed to all District Deputy Grand Masters, District Youth Chairmen, Lodge Youth Chairmen, and Masonic Youth Group Leaders. All Lodge Youth Chairmen are asked to make a short report at each Lodge meeting, using the information provided in this publication.
PMYF Scholarship Edition Hot Off the Presses… …or something like that! The 2025 Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide and 2025 PMYF Scholarship Application are now available and posted on the PMYF Webpage at:
https://pmyf.org/scholarship-2/ Eligibility Reminder… Applications for the PMYF Scholarships may be submitted by: Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Group Members & Senior Members Pennsylvania Master Masons Sons & Daughters of Pennsylvania Master Masons Siblings of Pennsylvania Master Masons Grandsons & Granddaughters of Pennsylvania Master Masons Great Grandsons & Granddaughters of Pennsylvania Master Masons Students & Graduates of the Pennsylvania Masonic Children’s Home Important Considerations… • Minimum GPA from last completed academic year must be 3.0. • Proof of Eligibility must be included: o Current dues card of Masonic relative, or o Certification letter from youth group adult leader; or o Documentation of association with Masonic Children’s Home • Provide official transcripts of most recently completed academic year. o Often sent directly to PMYF Office from school. • Pages 1 & 2 of most recent US Income Tax Return 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ o Student’s. o Parent’s or Guardian’s claiming student as legal dependent. • Typing of Application is highly recommended. o If hand printing, please use pen not pencil. • Application & attachments must be mailed to PMYF Office. • Completed application packet must be postmarked by March 15, 2025.