In late November, Thomas J. Miller, Jr., D.D.G.M., Masonic District A in Philadelphia, presented a check for $30,000 to the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America to cover the cost of constructing the new C.O.P.E. course activity center at the Musser Scout Reservation near Quakertown. The contribution was accepted by Jerry Reed, the High Adventure Director, and Ray Braun, the Camping and Properties Director. The support of this "Freemasons and Scouting" program that was developed three years ago by Robert A. Ciampitti, W.M., of Equity Lodge No. 591 in 2001, and involves many of the Philadelphia lodges, is approaching $50,000 to benefit more than 100,000 Scouts in the Council's summer camp program as well as thousands of visiting Scouts. A ceremonial laying of a bronze plaque with the square and compasses will be conducted during the first Freemason and Scouting Day at the Council's Treasure Island campsite next July.

After the presentation of the check, a tour of the Council's three main camp reservations was constructed to inspect other activity centers conducted with funds donated by the participating lodges. It was determined that a pavilion to support archery and craft instruction is needed. Bro. Miller invited other lodges to join in helping to meet the needs of the large Boy Scout Council.