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2014 Proceedings of the

York Rite Grand Bodies

Of Freemasonry

Of

OKLAHOMA

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 25, 2014

Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 25, 2014

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 26, 2014

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MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Craft Masons: Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.L), “in the year of light.”

Royal Arch Masons: Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel. Anno Inventionis (A.L.),” in the year of discovery.” Order of High Priesthood:

Date from the year of blessing of Abram by the High Priest Melchizedek, Anno Benefacionis (A.B.), “in the year of blessing.”

Royal and Select Masters: Date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A.Dep.), “in the year of deposit.” Knight Templar: Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinis (A.O.), “ in the year of the Order. Scottish Rite: Same as Ancient Craft, except that the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), “in the year of the world.”

RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

Ancient Craft Masons: Add 4,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 4,000 = 6004. Royal Arch Masons: Add 530 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 530 = 2534. Order of High Priesthood: Add 1,913 Years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004plus 1,913 = 3917. Royal and Select Masters: Add 1,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 1,000 = 3004. Knights Templar: Subtract 1,118 years from the Common Era: Thus, 2004 minus 1,118 = 886. Scottish Rite: Add 3,760 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 3,760 = 5764.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

PRIOR TO GRAND PROCEEDINGS

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

The Past Grand High Priest’s Association held its annual breakfast meeting at 6:30 a.m., April 25, 2014, at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Oklahoma City, with thirteen members and one guest present. President James Smyrl welcomed the members and guest and called on Timothy Israel for the invocation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a breakfast was enjoyed. The minutes of last year’s meeting were approved as printed in the Proceedings. RARA pins were presented to M.·.E.·. Companions Donny Higginbotham and Ronald Carr. The financial report was presented and approved. The Association approved the following budget: C. L. Stuckey, $110.00 honorarium; RARA, $500.00; Rainbow for Girls, $2,000.00; and DeMolay, $2,000.00, the Cryptic Mason Research Foundation, $1,000.00, and $55.73 for the expense of the breakfast. The nominating committee recommended the following officers for the next two years: Glenn Kinsley, President; Timothy Israel, 1st Vice President; Ronald Carr, 2nd Vice President; and Charles Stuckey, Secretary/Treasurer. The slate was unanimously elected. M.·.E.·. Orville O’Neill, Past Grand High Priest, Texas, was introduced and welcomed. Charles L. Stuckey Secretary

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S ASSOCIATION

OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA ASSETS AND FUND EQUITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2014 CASH: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City - Account No. 55-1192 $ 8,552.81 INVESTMENTS: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City - Account No. 65267 @ 2.96% 5,000.00 Wells Fargo, Ponca City, Account No. 4995-7445 Maturity Value NAV Cash $ 963.64 Goldman Sachs Group @ 6.125%, 2-15-33 5,000.00 5,601.35 Total Bonds and Cash 6,564.99 Quantity First Trust Specialty 300 2,358.00 Eaton Vance Tax – Managed Global 453 4,530.00 ISHARES Trust S&P USPFD Stock Index 1,914 70,492.62 Centurylink Inc. 443 14,109.55

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ING Group NV 7.375% PFD 200 5,080.00 Vangard Natural Resources 212 6,258.24 Total Equities 102,828.45 Total Assets $117,946.25 Estimated Income for 2014 - $7,614.00 CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JANUARY 1, 2013 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013 Cash on deposit, RCB Pioneer, Ponca City, OK – January 1, 2013 $ 6,753.22

DEPOSITS: Checking Account Interest $ 7.55 RCB Pioneer CD Interest 148.00 Wells Fargo Bond Interest & Dividends 6,801.68 $ 6,957.23 DISBURSEMENTS: Charles L. Stuckey 110.00 Windom Hotel 47.64 Rainbow 2,000.00 RARA 1,000.00 DeMolay 2,000.00 Total Disbursements $ 5,157.64 Cash on Deposit, RCB Pioneer - Ponca City, OK – December 31, 2013 $ 8,552.81

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IN MEMORY OF

OUR BELOVED

COMPANIONS

AND SIR KNIGHTS

Who have touched His hand

And

Risen to the glory of God

during the past year.

DIVINE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE

TO HONOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE YORK RITE MASONIC BODIES OF OKLAHOMA

125th Annual Convocation

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

120th Annual Assembly Grand Council of Cryptic Masons

119th Annual Conclave

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar April 24, 2014

Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel

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Airport Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Services were conducted by Companion Don H. Whitman, Excellent Grand Chaplain Companion William C. Cloud, Illustrious Grand Chaplain Sir Knight Charles L. Stuckey, Eminent Grand Prelate

With LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES:

by Companion Donald G. Jones, Most Excellent Grand High Priest

Companion John L.Logan, Most Illustrious Grand Master Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey, Right Eminent Grand Commander

Necrology Report

During this closing York Rite year “the allotted course on earth” ended for twenty-four of our Companions and Sir Knights. Included are Companions and Sir Knights: NAME DoD YR Body Herman H. Thomason 5-Jun-13 Bartlesville Lewis L. Hayes 4-Apr-13 Bartlesville Vernon R. Lewis 18-Apr-13 Bartlesville Charles J. Smith 24-Mar-10 Guthrie Elmer R. Snow 19-Oct-13 Guthrie Farrel E. Dockstetter 5-Jun-13 Lawton Kurt Shutz 23-Nov-13 Lawton Alfred W. Kinkead, Jr. 27-Oct-13 McAlester Hodie D. Huddleston 12-Apr-12 McAlester George A. Larcade 23-Jan-13 McAlester William G. Evans 15-May-12 Midwest City Emil Janko 23-Dec-11 Midwest City Charles A. Downing 6-May-13 Muskogee George Higdon 31-Dec-12 Norman Donald Lester 22-Mar-13 Norman Charles C. Clark 22-Jun-13 Norman David L. Berry 22-May-13 OKC Andrew J. Boles 27-Feb-13 OKC Robert B. Haynes 24-Dec-12 OKC J. W. Thomason 9-May-13 Stillwater

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Grant C. Fowlkes 4-May-13 Stillwater Warren A. Werling 2-Mar-13 Tulsa Robert B. Portwood 16-Apr-13 Tulsa Douglas M. Benbrook 6-Jul-13 Woodward Offering – Proceeds split between the Royal Arch Research Assistance, Cryptic Masons Medical Research, and Knight Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage

BENEDICTION:

Don H. Whitman

JOINT BANQUET ACTIVITIES 27 April 2014

The following Companions, Sir Knights, and Ladies were honored during the banquet ceremonies and other events noted as follows: Joseph Samuel Murrow award was presented to Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60. General Grand Chapter Bronze Medal award was presented to Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6. General Grand Council Adult Leadership award was presented to Ronald J. Minshall, Guthriel Council No.48. General Grand Council Cryptic Mason of the Year award was presented to Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18. General Grand Chapter Sweetheart award was presented to Vicki King. Work and Tactics Committee announced and presented awards to the Commanderies winning Class A , Class A inspected as Class B, and Class B inspections. These were Trinity Commandery No. 20, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, and Cimarron Valley Commandery No.42 respectively. Knights Templar Cross of Honor award was presented to Bradley S. Rickelman, St. John's Commandery No. 8. Knight Commander of the Temple Award was presented to Rex Eutsler, Calvary Commandery No. 26 of Bartlesville. Membership awards were presented as follows: Companion and Sir Knight Carl Swanson - 3 Petitions as first signer received a "billfold". Companion and Sir Knight Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. - 5 Petitions as first line signer received his

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3rd Bronze Cluster from the Grand Encampment. He was also presented a regulation Gold Sword engraved with his initials and name for being the first line signer on 25 petitions. A short talk was presented by John Launius, Pastor of the First Methodist Church in Davis, OK who was the recipient of the 2014 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Sir Knight James N. Rossi presented trophies to the Commanderies with the most donations per member and the most donations overall. Both went to Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53

Companion Donald G. Jones was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand High Priest. Companion John L. Logan was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Illustrious Master. Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Commander.

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GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THIRD ANNUAL CONVOCATION

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

APRIL 27TH

A.D. 2014 A.I. 2544

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014 CAPITULAR YEAR

Donald G. Jones (24) Jean Most Excellent Grand High Priest 700 NE 122nd St #4604 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 405-513-4544 [email protected] Robert G. Davis (14) Sharon Right Excellent Grand King 411 E. Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 405-282-1281 [email protected] Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Right Excellent Grand Scribe 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 405-427-3388 [email protected] Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage REGrand Captain of the Host 128 W 135th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 918-396-9809 [email protected]

Kent M. Israel (50) Dana E Grand Principal Sojourner 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







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Curtis K. Schuermann (1) Dawn E Grand Royal Arch Captain 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 [email protected]

Gary A. Odendahl (14) Judith E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 338744 E 840 Rd Carney, OK 74832-9660 405-865-3036 (H) [email protected]

Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) Mandi E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 1107 SW 24th St Moore, OK 72170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected]

John D. Allford (1) Brenda E Grand Master of the 1st Veil PO Box 609 McAlester, OK 74502 405-424-7766 [email protected]

John F. Carter (11) E Grand Sentinel 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Madill, OK 734546 580-795-4684 [email protected]

Don H. Whitman Pam E Grand Chaplain RR 2, Box 6750 Vici, OK 73859 918-649-3188 [email protected]




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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

OF OKLAHOMA

One Hundred Twenty Fifth Annual

Convocation

Held In The

Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

April 25, 2014

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DONALD G. JONES GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2013-14

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DONALD G. JONES GRAND HIGH PRIEST

2013-2014

Most Excellent Donald G. Jones was born in Hobart, OK on May 10, 1940. In 1945 his family moved to Cordell, OK. Companion Jones attended Cordell schools and graduated there in 1958. He married in 1961 and from this marriage he has two children and four grandchildren. In 2004 he and V. Jean McMahon were married in Eufaula, OK. Jean has two children and four grandchildren from a previous marriage. In 1962, Companion Jones graduated from the Southwestern State College of Pharmacy with a Bachelor’s Degree. He moved to Ada, OK where he lived until 1998. During that time he served in several offices with the 4th District of the Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association, the S.W.O.S.U. Pharmacy Alumni Association, the National Association of Retail Druggists, the American Hospital Association and the Kiwanis of Greater Ada. In 2001, Companion Jones attained the status of Doctor of Pharmacy. He is also a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Program. Companion Jones is a current Elder of the Presbyterian Church and has served on various committees and as Treasurer for the First Presbyterian Churches in Ada and McAlester, OK. Companion Jones was raised a Master Mason at Ada Lodge #119 June 13, 1977 and received his Master’s Proficiency on August 15, 1977. He was the Worshipful Master of Ada Lodge #119 in 1983 and later served that lodge as Treasurer, Secretary and Trustee. He is a plural member of Allen Lodge #81 and So. McAlester Lodge #96 which he also served as Worshipful Master. He has been a “C” Certificate Lecturer for several years. Companion Jones has served the Grand Lodge as a District Deputy Grand Master and has served on several committees. In 1989, he received the Certificate of Service Award from the Masonic Service Association;. From 1991 to 1994, he served as a Hiram II Guide for the Hiram Masonic Renewal Program and served as Assistant Grand Chaplain in 2003. In October 1977, Companion Jones became a 32nd Degree Mason at the McAlester Scottish Rite. He was invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1985 and coroneted a Thirty-Third Degree Inspector General Honorary in 1997. From 1977 to 1998 he served the Valley in several offices and positions of responsibility and leadership. He was appointed to the office of General Secretary by S.G.I.G. Paul T. Million, Jr. in 1998 and retired from that office in October of 2011. Companion Jones joined the York Rite at a Field Day in McAlester OK on October 11, 1991. As a member of the Ada York Rite Bodies he served as the High Priest, Illustrious Master and Commander in 1994. His membership was transferred to the Shawnee Bodies in 1995. While living in McAlester, he was active on York Rite degree teams and assisted with the annual York Rite Field Days held there. In 2002, he was elected the Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma and served as the Most Illustrious Grand Master in 2004-2005. In 2010 his York Rite membership was transferred to the Norman York Rite Bodies in Norman, OK. Companion continued his York Rite activities and was elected to the office of Grand Captain of the Host of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and was elected Most Excellent Grand High Priest for 2013-2014.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS 2013-14

DISTRICT 1

Kent Israel Elk City Chapter No.50 624 Ellsworth Ave. Woodward Chapter No.72 Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448

DISTRICT 2 Glen D. Swain Lawton Chapter No.44 PO Box 324 Altus Chapter No. 60 Olustee, OK 73560 580-648-2346

DISTRICT 3 Gary A. Odendahl Stillwater Chapter No. 14 33874 E 840 Rd Bartlesville No. 55 Carney, OK 74832 Olivet Chapter No. 25 405-865-3036

DISTRICT 4 Curtis K. Schuermann Tulsa Chapter No. 52 22949 County Rd 554 Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 918-422-4196

DISTRICT 5 Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Capitol Hill No. 101 1107 SW 24th St. Norman No. 24 Moore, OK 73170-7464 Veritas No. 103 405-759-3016

DISTRICT 6 Dan Hanttula Guthrie No. 6 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Cyrus No. 7 Norman, OK 73071 Cimarron Valley No. 81 405-321-6538

DISTRICT 7 David Williams Indian No. 1 PO Box 1207 Texoma No. 28 Colbert, OK 74733 Ardmore NO. 60 903-814-3819

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2013-2014

STANDING COMMITTEES

ESTABLISHED BY CONSTITUTION, LAW, OR RESOLUTION

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Donald G. Jones (24) - 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK ( 405-513-4544) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Harvey Kaylor (60) – 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-492-5304) Troy E. Shipman (1) – 205 Blair Ave., Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-320-5132) John D. Church (60) - 1425 Concord Ln, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670)

CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

FINANCE Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

JURISPRUDENCE Robert R. Rolseth (52) - Chmn - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) ALL PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

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TRIENNIAL Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

2013 - John E. King (60) – 1128 N. Lee, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-0892) 2014 - Donald G. Jones (24) - 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK ( 405-513-4544) 2015 - Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E. Noble, Guthrie, Ok 73044-3312 (405-282-1281)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION 2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs Kenneth D. Buckley, President 2014 - Kenneth D. Buckley Gary A. Davis, Secretary 2015 - Neal D. Leech

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Marvin Fletcher. II (52) – 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-254-6508)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2012-14 - David A. Ray (24) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

MEMBERSHIP- REGIONS

CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

MURROW AWARD Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

BRONZE MEDAL- MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Donald G. Jones (24) - 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK ( 405-513-4544)

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Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Gary A. Davis (81) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

NECROLOGY Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215)

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION

2012-13 James E. Smyrl (52) - 1st VP - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 1st VP - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804)

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Jay Hall (52) - 16030 S. Main, Sapulpa, OK 74066 Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Glen D. Swain (60) - PO Box 324, Olustee, OK 73560 (580-648-2346)

YOUTH AMBASSADOR Marvin Fletcher. II (52) – Chmn - 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-254-6508) Patrick Couch (52) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Kent M. Israel (50) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

WEBMASTER Guy Brigman (60) - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) e-mail: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 711 S. Laird, Mooreland, OK 74852 (580-994-5488) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH James P. Cleveland (7) - 900 N. Fretz Lot #112, Edmond, OK 73003 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (101) - 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

COMMITTEE ON PLACE

Trasen Akers (101) - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654)

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COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) - 1107 SW 24th St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016) Matthew D. McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Rd., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

At The One Hundred Twenty Fifth Annual Convocation Held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

April 25, 2014

There being a constitutional number of Chapters represented to form a quorum, the One-Hundred-Twenty Fifth Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma was opened in due form at the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma at 8:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2014, with Companion Donald G. Jones, ME Grand High Priest, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places: Most Excellent Grand High Priest................................................ Donald G. Jones Right Excellent Grand King................................................……...Robert G. Davis Right Excellent Grand Scribe.................................................….. Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Right Excellent Grand Treasurer..........................................…… Elwood M. Isaacs Right Excellent Grand Secretary…………….………………..…... Gary A. Davis Right Excellent Grand Capt Of Host............……....................…. James R. Taylor, Jr. Excellent Grand Principle Sojourner............................................ Kent M Israel Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain..………...............................Curtis K. Schuermann Excellent Grand Master Of The 3rd Veil...........Newell Barker for Gary A. Odendahl Excellent Grand Master Of The 2nd Veil……………………............Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Excellent Grand Master Of The 1st Veil........................................ John D. Allford Excellent Grand Sentinel....................…………………………….. .John F. Carter Excellent Grand Chaplin...................Donnie G, Higginbotham for Don H. Whitman

The Grand Chapter was opened in full form by the Officers, the flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by the Acting Grand Chaplain, Donnie Higginbotham. All the Officers were present except as noted above. The Grand High Priest appointed Companions David Ray, Donnie Higginbotham, and Ronald Carr as tellers.

Distinguished members were asked to retire and the following were introduced and

received in proper form: Companions James H. Hodge, RE General Grand Scribe and

Representative for Edmund D. Harrison, ME General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., Int'l, C. David Williams, III, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of

Kansas and Past MI Grand Master of the Grand Council C.M. of Kansas, Wayne Price, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Kansas, Orville O'Neill, Past Grand High

Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Texas and MI Grand Master Grand Council C.M. of Texas, E. William Whittaker, Grand Representative of OK near New York and Past Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. of New York, Timothy J. Riley, Grand Secretary and Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Louisiana, Timothy J. Riley, Jr., Grand

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Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Louisiana, , Dr. John H. Siscel, III, Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Missouri, Charles Stuttle, Past Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. of Arkansas and South Central Region Deputy General Grand

Council of C.M. International and Personal Representative of George C. Sellars, MP Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. International, Sir Knight Andre Stevenson, Jr.,

RE Grand Commander, Grand Commandery K.T. of Louisiana, Sir Knight T. Michael

Fegan, RE Department Commander, South Central Department, Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A., and personal representative of the Sir Knight David D. Goodwin,

ME Grand Master Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A., Joe R. Manning, Jr., Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Southern Jurisdiction, Oklahoma, and Past Grand

Masters of Oklahoma, MW Joe R. Manning, Jr., MW Bobby L. Laws, MW Gary A.

Davis, MW Robert T. Shipe, and MW Charles L. Stuckey.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT Charles L. Stuckey 1975-76 Kenneth L. Lowmiller 1991-92 Elwood M. Isaacs 1996-97 David A. Ray 1997-98 Newell K. Barker 2003-04 James E. Smyrl 2005-06 Glenn H. Kinsley 2007-08 Timothy P. Israel 2008-09 Donnie G. Higginbotham 2009-10 Ronald L. Carr 2010-11 John E. King 2011-12 Robert R. Rolseth 2012-13 The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed all the above Past Grand High Priests and thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT

Kent Israel - District No. 1 Glen D. Swain - District No. 2 Gary A. Odendahl - District No. 3 Curtis Schuermann - District No. 4 Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. - District No. 5 Dan Hanttula - District No. 6 Absent - District No. 7 The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. No comments.

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CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS REPRESENTED The Grand High Priest requested a roll call of the Constituent Chapters. He extended to them a cordial welcome. Out of 18 Chapters, 13 were represented by the High Priest, King, or Scribe. They are as follows: Muskogee No. 3 Guthrie No. 6 Cyrus No. 7 Ardmore No. 11 Stillwater No. 14 Olivet No. 25 Lawton No. 44 Tulsa No. 52 Altus No. 60 Woodward No. 72 Cimarron Valley No. 81 Capitol Hill No. 101 Veritas No. 103

APPROVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOURTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION

A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings. Motion prevailed.

ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

125TH GRAND SESSION To the officers and members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, I extend my heartiest welcome to the 125th Annual Grand Session of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma. As we gather in Oklahoma City for this occasion, it is my sincere desire that you enjoy your time here. I also extend a warm welcome to our distinguished visiting Companions and their ladies. I hope that you will enjoy renewing old friendships and making new ones during our Sessions. The privilege and honor of serving as your Grand High Priest has not been taken lightly. The pride that I felt when elected as your Grand Captain of the Host of the Grand Chapter years ago was only exceeded by my election in 2013 to the office of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. To serve as the top officer of a Masonic organization in Oklahoma is indeed a privilege for any Mason. Our State is noted for its outstanding Masons in many areas of Freemasonry and, my Companions, you are part of that reputation.

APPRECIATION Thank you to the Past Grand High Priests for their support and assistance during the past year. The value of your guidance cannot be measured in terms of money. A special thanks to Most Excellent Ike Isaacs for his labors as the Grand Treasurer of the York Rite Bodies in Oklahoma. Companion Ike performs an important service to the Grand Bodies that affects them for years to come. Thank you to all my Officers and District Deputies who have been so patient with me. Your dedication and commitment to the York Rite’s principles have served the Grand Chapter well. My wish for you is for continued success in your Masonic endeavors especially in the Grand Chapter. No Grand High Priest can make it without the support of his home Chapter. To the Companions of Norman Chapter No. 24, I extend my deepest gratitude. Your friendship and encouragement have helped to carry me through the past few months. I hope that I have represented the Norman Chapter up to your standard. Thank you for the beautiful Grand High Priest apron you presented to me. It is an emblem of the office that will be treasured and worn

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with pride. Individual recognition goes to Bryan Hensley, Dan Hanttula, Pete Nation, Lewis Hullum, and Ike Isaacs for their support. No Grand Office can function without dedicated Committee Chairmen and the members of the Committees. My appreciation goes out to all the Committees of the Grand Chapter for their labors in the fields. Your work is more important to the success of the Grand Chapter than any other. It has been your responsibility to keep the organization together and functioning. Thank you for your commitment. All of Oklahoma York Rite owes our Grand Recorder Gary Davis a debt of gratitude for his untiring labor in the office. Right Excellent Davis’s ability to organize and maintain order has given an important sense of stability to York Rite in Oklahoma. There are two special people that have been extremely helpful to me during the past year. I owe a debt of gratitude to Most Illustrious John Logan, the Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Oklahoma. We have ridden many miles together this year to make official visits and attend other Masonic events. He is a good driver and excellent conversationalist, John thanks again for allowing me to be a traveling companion. The other person that I cannot thank enough for her support is my wife, Jean. Her attitude and enthusiasm for my fraternal activities have been most helpful throughout the year. She is the “Boaz” of my life. No address would be complete without thanking Companion Trasen Akers for his effort to put together this Grand Session. Anyone who has never attempted to coordinate and organize a two to three day event cannot appreciate the amount of labor involved – not counting the complaints when things go wrong and the silence when things go right. Thank you, Trasen.

DISPENSATIONS All dispensations are on file in the Recorder’s office. These are listed for your information. Approved a dispensation on July 18, 2013 to Norman Chapter No. 24 to allow Norman Chapter to hold a special closed meeting on August 2, 2013 for the educational presentation of Companion Cliff Porter of Colorado Springs, CO. Approved a dispensation on October 16, 2013 to Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to allow the Tulsa Chapter to hold their officers’ election on November 18, 2013 in lieu of December 16, 2013. Approved a dispensation on December 10, 2013 to Veritas Chapter No. 103 to allow Veritas Chapter to hold their officers’ election on December 11, 2013 in lieu of December 6, 2013. Approved a dispensation on December 18, 2013 to Woodward Chapter No. 72 to allow Woodward Chapter to hold their officers’ election on December 19, 2013 in lieu of December 12, 2013 due to weather conditions. Approved a dispensation on January 10, 2014 to Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101 to allow Capitol Hill Chapter to hold their officers’ election on January 17, 2014 in lieu of December 20, 2013 due to weather conditions.

APPOINTMENTS July 9, 2013, Approved the commission of Excellent Companion Julia Vitala of Lappeenranta, Finland to the office of Grand Representative to the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma from Finland to replace Excellent Companion Eero Hoglund who had passed away. OFFICIAL VISITS May 9, 2013 Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie, OK

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May 20, 2013 Tulsa Chapter No. 52, Tulsa, OK May 22, 2013 Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Oklahoma City, OK October 1, 2013 Lawton Chapter No. 44, Lawton, OK October 7, 2013 Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, Drumright, OK October 14, 2013 Ardmore Chapter No. 11, Ardmore, OK October 24, 2013 Woodward Chapter No. 72, Woodward, OK October 28, 2013 Union Chapter No. 1, McAlester, OK November 5, 2013 Elk City Chapter No. 50, Elk City, OK November 12, 2013 Olivet Chapter No. 25, Ponca City, OK November 14, 2013 Norman Chapter No. 24, Norman, OK November 15, 2013 Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, Midwest City, OK November 20, 2013 Muskogee, Chapter No. 3, Muskogee, OK November 21, 2013 Bartlesville Chapter No. 58, Bartlesville, OK December 11, 2013 Stillwater Chapter No. 14, Stillwater, OK January 16, 2014 Altus Chapter No. 60, Altus, OK February 11, 2014 Okmulgee, Chapter No. 39, Okmulgee, OK February, 27, 2014 Texoma Chapter No. 28, Durant, OK March 7, 2014 Veritas Chapter No. 103, Norman, OK

CHAPTER CONSOLIDATION February 11, 2014 – The Grand High Priest attended a stated convocation of Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 at which the companions of Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 in attendance voted unanimously to consolidate with Muskogee Chapter No. 3 in Muskogee, OK. All required constitutional criteria had been followed. The Chapter charter and seal were turned over to the Grand Recorder. Several members of the Muskogee Chapter were present and welcomed the Okmulgee members into the Muskogee Chapter.

IN-STATE VISITS May 18, 2013 Knight York Cross of Honor meeting, Drumright, OK May 23, 2013 Amaranth Grand Assembly, Oklahoma City, OK Jun 1, 2013 St. Luke Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Grove, OK Jun 11, 2013 Funeral, David Berry, Oklahoma City, OK Jul 13, 2013 Quarterly Officers Meeting, Stillwater, OK Jul 13, 2013 Legion of Honor reception, Stillwater, OK Aug 2, 2013 Norman York Rite Education Presentation, Norman, OK Aug 3, 2013 Red Cross of Constantine Oklahoma Triad, OKC Aug 10, 2013 HRAKTP meeting, Drumright, OK Aug 14, 2013 McMillan Council, A.M.D., Owasso, OK Aug 17, 2013 Order of High Priesthood, installed new officers, OKC Sep 11, 2013 Cyrus Chapter No. 7, open house, Oklahoma City, OK Sep 14, 2013 Quarterly Officers meeting, Oklahoma City, OK Sep 14, 2013 Royal Arch Degree practice, Okla. City No. 36 lodge. Sep 28, 2013 Grand Master’s York Rite Field Day, Oklahoma City, OK Oct 12, 2013 Guthrie Scottish Rite Opening Ceremony, Guthrie, OK Oct 19, 2013 McAlester Scottish Rite Opening Ceremony, McAlester, OK Nov 8, 2013 Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, brought York Rite greetings, Guthrie Nov 10, 2013 Grand Master’s Apron Ceremony, Claremore, OK Nov 13, 2013 McMillan Council, A.M.D., Owasso, OK

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Nov 14, 2013 Apron Presentation and Reception, Norman Chapter No. 24 Dec 13, 2013 Funeral, Joseph Jennings, Tulsa, OK Jan 9, 2014 Chapter Degrees up to R.A. degree, Guthrie Chapter No. 6 Jan 11, 2014 Regional Chapter Degree Day, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, Tulsa, OK Jan 18, 2014 Quarterly Officers Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK Jan 22, 2014 Royal Arch Degree exemplification, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, OKC Jan 26, 2014 DeMolay Workshop, greetings and presentation, Midwest City, OK Feb 17, 2014 Committee Meetings, Drumright, OK Mar 8, 2014 Quarterly Officers Meeting, Drumright, OK Mar 10, 2014 Funeral, Kenneth Buckley, Beggs, OK Mar 12, 2014 McMillan Council, A.M.D., Owasso, OK Mar 20, 2014 Norman Commandery No. 38 Inspection, Norman, OK Mar 22, 2014 Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion Open Ceremony, Tulsa, OK Apr 4, 2014 Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion Opening Ceremony, Guthrie, OK Apr 12, 2014 McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion Opening Ceremony, McAlester, OK

MEMBERSHIP In 2004, Companion and Most Worshipful Robert Shipe wrote an excellent program for the York Rite of Oklahoma. The program was a little long, but included points that, if worked, would help make the York Rite more significant to lodge Masons, more prominent among Masons in an area, more appealing to the families of Masons and to make the York Rite more attractive in general. The goals of the program were to keep existing members, attract new members and to enhance the York Rite experience. In 2006, Companion Robert G. Davis presented the Regional Degree program. By establishing regions composed of three or four York Rite Bodies the program would make the York Rite degrees more accessible to the Companions and their candidates. This concept is still in use to a couple of areas or regions. . At the 2013 Grand Session, the Companions passed a resolution that established a York Rite membership organization. The resolution provided for specific duties and a list of ways for candidates to receive the degrees of the Chapter, Council and Commandery. The state of Oklahoma was divided up into regions with Regional Chairmen. It also provided for a General Membership Chairman to monitor and help the local Chairmen. The plan was all laid out, it only needed for someone to work it. One or two Companions did work it. Now, at this point in time, we have been given the tools, the Grand Bodies are funding the work, the talent is in the field. Where does the York Rite go from here? Fortunately, we have Companions who have taken the above and run with it. My sincere appreciation is extended to Most Excellent Bob Rolseth and Right Excellent Clyde Schoolfield for their labors the past year. Kudos also to the Tulsa York Rite Bodies for continuing with the regional degree presentation. I commend all of the Companions who worked successfully in the membership field. How do we get more members? We follow their example and “go to work”!

RECOMMENDATIONS As stated above, I believe the membership plans should be signed off and committed to by every York Rite Body in Oklahoma. The regional degree teams continue the need to be organized and able to function. Communication among the Companions has improved but it could be better. More use of the Okmason bulletin board on the Grand Lodge website, the use of newsletters, telephone or

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texting trees and other methods of communication may be implemented. “Word of mouth” just isn’t reaching enough people. I think an informed membership stimulates action. The officers’ quarterly meetings have been improved this year with the use of agendas and time limits that were adhered to. These meetings have improved the relationship among the Bodies and made the Oklahoma York Rite Grand Bodies more effective. How do the Grand Bodies prevent the dissolution of the constituent Bodies? Unfortunately like a badly managed business, the constituent Bodies close themselves. An older member population is taking its toll on the Order. As those men enter the Grand Lodge above, they leave big shoes for the young men of today to fill. May they be up to the task.

CONCLUSION In the review of the events and activities of the past year, Jean and I wish to thank all of those who have helped us. Your hospitality and friendship will continue to be the highlights of our year in the office of Grand High Priest. Thank you. And thank you Companions for allowing me the privilege and honor of serving as your Most Excellent Grand High Priest in 2013-2014. The disappointments have been few, the good times have been many and the memories will be forever. Respectfully submitted, Donald G. Jones

ME Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of R.A.M. of Oklahoma

RESOLUTION NO. 1

TO THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA: WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, of the Constitution states: “This Grand Chapter is a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International,” and WHEREAS, the cost of membership is placing a financial burden on our local Chapters that is not being rewarded, and WHEREAS, any increase in the General Grand Chapter per capita would have a disastrous financial effect on our Grand Chapter due to over 515 living perpetual members having to be paid to the General Grand Chapter out of the General fund of our Grand Chapter. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, which states "This Grand Chapter is a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International." be eliminated and all Sections following be renumbered. Respectfully submitted; Charles L. Stuckey (25) Gary A. Davis (81) John L. Logan (72) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) RESOLUTION REQUIRED TO LAY OVER UNTIL NEXT YEAR

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Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2013

Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma

General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo

Balance as of January 1, 2013 $180,655.55

Cash, Avg Yield .36% $5,282.22

Stocks & ETF's: Cost

AT&T, (T) 200 sh,avg yield 5.23% 6213.44 $7,032.00

Century Link, Inc, (CTL), 200 sh, yield 6.78% 7063.62 6,370.00

I Shares (PFF), 1,000 sh, yield 6.60% 34173.49 36,830.00

Linn Eenergy (LINE), 100 sh, yield 9.41% 3913.26 3,079.00

Power Shares, (PGX), 1,000 sh, yield 6.78%) 13943.96 13,440.00

Suburban Propane, (SPH), 200 sh, yield 7.46% 8222.95 9,380.00

VanGuard Nat Res (VNR), 400 sh, yield 8.34% 10855.31 11,808.00

Willians Partners (WPZ), 100 sh, yield 6.90% 5084.57 5,086.00

Avg yield 6.97% 3,554.00 89470.60 93,025.00

Corporate Bonds: Call Value

Bell Atlantic debs, 12,000 Sh, BBB+, yield 6.02% 11520.00 11,964.24

Avg yield 6.02% 444.24 11520.00 11,964.24

Mutual Funds:

Franklin Inc, (FCISK), 5,249.378 sh, yield 4.78% 10521.10 12,860.97

Blackrock LTD, (DSU), 974 Sh, yield, 7.51% 4425.95 3,886.26

Blackrock Sr High Inc, (BLW),300 sh, yield 7.32% 5388.37 5,136.00

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 1,000 sh, yield 7.64% 13246.44 15,700.00

John Hancock (JHS), 1,000 sh, yield 7.87% 15247.75 14,300.00

Avg yield 6.96% 3,053.62 48829.61 51,883.23

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

US Cellular Corp, (UZA),100 sh, Avg yield 7.66% 2571.00 2,265.00

Wells Fargo & Co's (WFC'P), 155 sh, yield 6.52% 3981.73 3,120.15

Wells Fargo (WFC'Q), 600 sh, yield 6.20% 15000.00 14,142.00

Avg yield 6.42% -2,025.58 21552.73 19,527.15

Total General Fund Account Value as of 12/31/2013 $181,681.84

Net Gain/Loss in Account Balance for the year 2013 $1,026.29

Transferred to Grand Chapter Checking Account $0.00 0.6%

Interest/Dividends earned in 2013 $11,045.40

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The Temple Association Fund is a Joint Account w ith the three Grand York Rite Bodies.

Temple Association Fund (Joint York Rite Account) , Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg Yield 0.67% $476.11


Energy Transfer, (ETP), 80 Sh, yield 6.32% 3508.88 4,580.00

Pow erShares (FGX), 300 sh, yield 6.78% 4272.60 4,032.00

Avg yield 6.54% 830.52 7781.48 8,612.00

Mutual Fund's:

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 102 sh, yield 7.64% 1,578.23 $1,601.40

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 100 sh, yield 7.87% 1,594.60 1,430.00

Avg yield 7.82% 141.43 3,172.83 3,031.40

Total Temple Association Fund, GYR Joint Account, as of 12/31/13 $12,119.51

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 $841.26

Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $749.51 7.46%

Membership Development Fund (Joint York Rite Account) , Account held at Wells fargo




AT&T (T), 100 sh, yield 5.23% 3252.93 3,516.00

I Shares, (PFF), 120 sh, yield 6.60% 4484.52 4,419.60

Pow er Shares, ((PGX), 490 sh, avg yield 6.78% 7040.82 6,585.60

VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 100 sh, yield 8.43% 2730.90 2,952.00

Avg yield 7.02% -35.97 17509.17 17,473.20

Corporate Bonds: Cost

Western Union (CUSIP 959802 AH2), 9,000 Sh, BBB+, yield 6.58% 9094.19 8,475.30 8,475.30

Mutual Funds: Call Value

BlackRock Strategies, (DSU), 633 Sh, yield 7.51% 2920.53 2,525.67

BlackRock Limited Duration, (BLW), 150 sh, yield 7.32% 2728.5 2,568.00

BlackRock Equity (BCF), 280 sh, yield 8.02% 2994.14 2,438.80

Cohen & Steer Reit, (RNP), 100 sh, yield 7.64% 1736.20 1,570.00

Avg yield 7.62% -1276.90 10379.37 9,102.47

Preferred/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

Quest Corp (CTY), 200 sh, yield 8.70%, (6.125%) 4181.94 3,790.00

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.66%, (6.95%) 2571.00 2,265.00

Avg yield 7.93% -697.94 6752.94 6,055.00

Total Membership Development Fd Acct Value, as of 12/31/2013 $43,396.74

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 -$2,570.96

Tranferred to Grand York Rite Checking Accounts, 8/22/13 $1,891.14 -5.6%

Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $2,881.92

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Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .01% $18,909.31


AT&T, (T), 200 sh, yield 5.23% 6222.75 7,032.00

I Shares,(PFF), 360 Sh, yield 6.60% 13568.22 13,258.80

Pow erShares, 650 Sh, yield 6.78% 9564.05 8,736.00

Suburban Propane (SPH), 100 sh, yield 7.46% 3822.56 4,690.00


Williams Partners, (WPZ), 215 sh, yield 6.9% 11078.93 10,934.90

Avg yield 6.68% 784.99 49770.71 50,555.70

Corporate Bonds:

GTE Calif Deb, $20,000, 5/15/27, BBB+,yield 6.43%, (6.75%) 19675.00 20,988.20

AXA Financial, 20,000, 4/1/28, A-, yield 6.35%, (7.0%) 20300.00 22,037.20

Avg yield 6.39% 3,050.40 39975.00 43,025.40

Multual Funds: Call Value

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 200 sh, yield 7.64% 3290.94 3,140.00

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.87% 3242.34 2,860.00

Avg yield 7.75% -533.28 6533.28 6,000.00

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Seccurities: Call Value

Nextera Energy (NEE'J), 300 sh, yield 6.84%, (5.0%) 5693.91 5,478.00

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.66% (6.95%) 2572.00 2,265.00

Avg yield 7.09% -522.90 8265.91 7,743.00

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2013 $126,233.41

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 $8,670.92

7.4%


The total endow ed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 1/1/13 $107,614.77

The total endow ed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 12/31/13 $122,524.77 $14,910.00

Dividend/Interest to be distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $6,639.44

Dividends/Interest distributed to Grand Chapter in 2013 $2,806.60

Dividends/Interest distributed to Local Chapters in 2013 $3,662.14

Dividend/Interest distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $6,468.74

Total Members as of 12/31/2013 790

New members gained in 2013 68

Grand Total of Grand Chapter Investments: 1/1/2013 12/31/2013 Gain/Loss

Total General Fund Account Value $180,655.55 $181,681.84 $1,026.29 0.6%

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value 117,562.49 126,233.41 8,670.92 7.4%

Total M'ship D'ment Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 45,967.70 43,396.74 -2,570.96 -5.6%

Temple Association Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 11,278.25 12,119.51 841.26 7.5%

Grand Total of Chapter Investment: $355,463.99 $363,431.50 $7,967.51 2.2%

7,967.51

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer

Grand Chapter, RAM of Oklahoma

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Respectfully submitted, Elwood (Ike) M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer

A s o f 12/ 31/ 2013 Total Perpetual Members Grand Chapter, RAM of OklahomaNew T o tal * To Grand To Grand T o tal to * To Local To Local T o tal to

M embers Total Total Total D ividend/ Interest * Chapter Chapter Grand * Chapter Chapter Lo cal

Name in 2013 M embers Dead Living Investment Dues D istributed * Deceased Living C hapter * Deceased Living C hapters

Altus No. 60 5 29 2 27 6,390.00 426.00 310.64 * 8.85 148.19 157.04 * 17.70 135.89 153.59

Ardmore, No. 11 20 4 16 3,724.00 240.60 219.72 * 10.92 77.94 88.86 * 20.95 109.91 130.86

Bartlesville, No. 55 41 24 17 4,869.00 324.60 287.27 * 70.80 62.39 133.19 * 85.18 68.90 154.08

Capito l Hill (OKC), No. 101 3 144 52 92 25,296.75 1,606.45 1,452.68 * 183.02 370.46 553.48 * 337.18 562.02 899.21

Cimarron Valley, No. 81 1 15 6 9 2,222.70 163.18 117.86 * 17.70 36.20 53.90 * 23.01 40.96 63.97

Cyrus (OKC), No. 7 4 31 14 17 4,255.00 283.00 197.95 * 40.08 52.13 92.20 * 49.90 55.84 105.74

Elk City No. 50 42 14 28 5,595.41 366.00 330.13 * 40.98 118.06 159.04 * 54.63 116.47 171.09

Guthrie, No. 6 23 5 18 3,186.00 212.00 187.97 * 15.05 77.61 92.66 * 20.36 74.96 95.32

Indian (M cAlester), No. 1 2 52 15 37 6,136.50 408.90 344.35 * 43.48 150.27 193.76 * 43.73 106.86 150.60

Lawton, No. 44 48 20 28 7,005.00 457.00 413.30 * 55.76 91.16 146.91 * 123.02 143.37 266.39

M uskogee, No. 3 10 2 8 1,995.00 133.00 117.71 * 5.31 32.35 37.66 * 12.39 67.66 80.05

Norman, No. 24 1 68 32 36 10,010.91 665.15 576.48 * 92.78 150.80 243.59 * 151.54 181.35 332.89

Okmulgee, No. 39 43 69 17 52 10,335.00 569.00 238.07 * 51.33 98.17 149.50 * 35.40 53.17 88.57

Olivet (Ponca City), No. 25 1 34 7 27 4,194.00 277.40 237.71 * 21.24 114.81 136.05 * 23.01 78.66 101.67

Stillwater, No. 14 1 26 11 15 4,050.00 270.00 225.68 * 37.17 54.16 91.33 * 60.18 74.16 134.34

Tulsa, No. 52 7 96 29 67 19,543.00 1,297.00 991.97 * 81.75 247.42 329.17 * 170.36 492.44 662.80

Woodward, No. 72 42 19 23 3,716.50 244.00 219.27 * 53.51 94.77 148.28 * 34.04 36.95 70.99

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17 68 790 273 517 122,524.77 7,943.28 6,468.75 * 829.72 1,976.88 2,806.60 * 1262.57 2,399.57 3,662.14

790 5.28% * 2.29% * 2.99%

* 2,806.60 " 3,662.14 6,468.75

Percentage used in making calculations: 5.90%

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2013 1397 Gains:

Exaltations 124

Admissions 5

Reinstatements 15

Adjustments 0 Total Gains 144

Losses:

Deaths 41

Suspensions/Withdrawals 64

Dimitted 3

Adjustments 7 Total Losses 115

Membership: 31 December 2013 1,433 Net Membership Gain: 36 We had a gain of 36 members compared to a loss of 34 last year. We had deaths of 41 members compared to 42 last year. Exaltations and Reinstatements of 139 compared to 64 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 64 compared to 50 last year. All Chapters have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2013.

We had 33 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Eight less than last year.

Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 68, with an ending total of 517 living and 273 deceased perpetual members. 36% of our active members are perpetual members. Secretaries were greatly improved in getting the reports and annual returns submitted timely this year. Thank you all. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Secretary's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual convocation. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS Grand Secretary

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GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2013

Estimated Income: BUDGET 2013 ACTUAL 2013 VARIATION Per Capita $7,450.00 $7,450.00 $0.00 Perpetual Members $2,811.00 $2,811.00 $0.00 Fees $600.00 $976.00 $376.00 Dues Cards $500.00 $535.00 $35.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $350.00 $640.00 $290.00 Interest/Investments $11,010.00 $11,010.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 $452.00 $252.00 Total $22,921.00 $23,874.00 $953.00

Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 Payroll Taxes $395.00 $386.00 $9.00 Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00 $1,323.00 -$73.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,356.00 $1,344.00 $12.00 Rent/Utilities $1,350.00 $1,299.00 $51.00 Telephone $600.00 $770.00 -$170.00 Office Supplies $200.00 $217.00 -$17.00 Printing & Stationary $1,000.00 $907.00 $93.00 Postage $400.00 $177.00 $223.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00 $86.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Account $150.00 $501.00 -$351.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $43.00 $57.00 Past Grand High Priest Jewel $300.00 $345.00 -$45.00 Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Host Expense $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00 $106.00 $244.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 Murrow Award $20.00 $0.00 $20.00 RARA $1,356.00 $1,472.00 -$116.00

DeMolay Donation $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Miscellaneous $200.00 $200.00 $0.00

Total Estimated Expenses $14,213.00 $14,026.00 $187.00

Net Income/Loss $8,708.00 $9,848.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011

Estimated Income:

Membership Development Interest $930.00 $930.00 $0.00

Donations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL $930.00 $930.00 $0.00

Estimated Expense:

Memebrship Development $930.00 $630.00 $300.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00 $300.00 -$300.00

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CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR YEAR

ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2013

2012 Net Gain 2013

Gain

No. Name Members Exalted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members P/M

1 Indian 105 6 1 3 0 3 0 6 1 106 35

3 Muskogee 78 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 81 8

6 Guthrie 88 2 0 0 0 3 0 11 (12) 76 18

7 Cyrus 79 35 1 4 0 5 0 6 29 108 13

11 Ardmore 40 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 46 16

14 Stillwater 46 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 (1) 45 15

24 Norman 125 10 0 0 1 4 0 8 (3) 122 36

25 Olivet 52 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 52 26

28 Texoma 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 24 0

39 Okmulgee 51 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 (2) 49 10

44 Lawton 93 9 1 3 1 3 0 13 (4) 89 26

50 Elk City 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 63 28

52 Tulsa 208 13 0 1 0 5 0 7 2 210 61

55 Bartlesville 51 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 (1) 50 17

60 Altus 68 10 0 1 0 0 0 5 6 74 22

72 Woodward 64 0 0 1 1 4 1 4 (9) 55 23

81 Cimarron Valley 27 4 1 1 0 2 -1 0 5 32 7

101 Capitol Hill 129 10 0 1 0 2 0 2 7 136 89

103 Veritas 10 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 15 0

Totals 1397 124 5 15 3 41 0 64 36 1433 450

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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There are 4 Grand Officers present with no votes, 4 Past Grand High Priests present with no votes, 62 Past High Priests present with 62 votes, 8 High Priests present with 8 votes, 10 Kings present with 10 votes, 5 Scribes present with 5 votes and 18 proxies for a total of 103 votes. There were 13 out of 18 Chapters represented by Dias Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff, Chairman, Gary Odendahl, and John Church

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Jurisprudence Committee met on 25 April 2014 at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order by John E. King, Chairman. Roll was taken and 10 members were present. After review of the Grand High Priest's address, the committee found that the dispensation granted to Norman Chapter No. 24, to allow Norman Chapter to hold a

CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR YEAR

ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2013

Net P/M

Name N/P Dues Fees DeMolay P/C RARA Amount P/C TOTAL

Indian 0 $10.00 $50.00 $17.75 $497.00 $71.00 $585.75 $193.76 $779.51

Muskogee 0 $25.00 $50.00 $18.25 $511.00 $73.00 $602.25 $37.66 $639.91

Guthrie 0 $15.00 $45.00 $14.50 $406.00 $58.00 $478.50 $92.66 $571.16

Cyrus 4 $15.00 $55.00 $22.75 $637.00 $91.00 $750.75 $92.20 $842.95

Ardmore 0 $18.00 $50.00 $7.50 $210.00 $30.00 $247.50 $88.86 $336.36

Stillwater 2 $15.00 $65.00 $7.00 $196.00 $28.00 $231.00 $91.33 $322.33

Norman 2 $16.00 $55.00 $21.00 $588.00 $84.00 $693.00 $243.59 $936.59

Olivet 1 $11.00 $30.00 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $136.05 $342.30

Texoma 0 $20.00 $50.00 $6.00 $168.00 $24.00 $198.00 $0.00 $198.00

Okmulgee 0 $10.00 $35.00 $9.75 $273.00 $39.00 $321.75 $149.50 $471.25

Lawton 1 $25.00 $50.00 $15.50 $434.00 $62.00 $511.50 $146.91 $658.41

Elk City 3 $16.00 $60.00 $8.00 $224.00 $32.00 $264.00 $159.04 $423.04

Tulsa 9 $23.00 $40.00 $35.00 $980.00 $140.00 $1,155.00 $329.17 $1,484.17

Bartlesville 3 $8.25 $50.00 $7.50 $210.00 $30.00 $247.50 $133.19 $380.69

Altus 1 $15.00 $60.00 $12.75 $357.00 $51.00 $420.75 $157.04 $577.79

Woodward 1 $10.00 $40.00 $7.75 $217.00 $31.00 $255.75 $148.28 $404.03

Cimarron Valley 0 $15.00 $50.00 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $53.90 $260.15

Capitol Hill 6 $15.00 $40.00 $10.25 $287.00 $41.00 $338.25 $553.48 $891.73

Veritas 0 $50.00 $200.00 $3.75 $105.00 $15.00 $123.75 $0.00 $123.75

Totals 33 $237.50 $6,650.00 $950.00 $7,837.50 $2,806.62 $10,520.37

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special closed meeting was not necessary. It was also noted that dispensations in general are either granted or issued rather than approved. The committee found that the rest of the dispensations were in order and within the powers of the Grand High Priest. Resolution No. 1 was found to be in legal and proper form to be considered by the Grand Chapter and will be laid over until next year.

The Past Grand High Priests takes this opportunity to commend ME Grand High Priest, Donald G. Jones, for his dedication, leadership, and service to Capitular Masonry and this Grand Chapter of Oklahoma. Respectfully submitted by the following Past Grand High Priest, John E. King, Chairman, Robert R. Rolseth, Secretary, Newell Barker, Ronald L. Carr, Donnie G. Higginbotham, Timothy P. Israel, David A, Ray, James Smyrl, Charles L. Stuckey, and Elwood M. Isaacs

TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE The 69th Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons,

International and the 45rd Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International will be held in Buffalo, New York on September 25 through 30, 2014. The headquarters hotel will be at the Adams Mark Hotel. The meeting agenda is now available on the internet.

Registration forms are available on the internet by going to “General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International” or the General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International”. All past Grand High Priests and past Grand Illustrious Masters and the current dais officers are voting members to the General Grand’s and are expected to attend. At this writing we have not received any resolutions or pending legislation to be considered.

Fraternally submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs, (55), PHGP, Kenneth D. Buckley (39), PGHP, Timothy P. Israel (50), PGHP

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Oklahoma met in the office of the Grand Recorder, Drumright, OK, on February 17, 2014 and reviewed the Grand Chapter Budget for 2013. Statements of estimated General Fund and Membership Development Fund income and expenditures were found to be in order. The Grand Chapter investment accounts for the period ending December 31, 2013 in the General Fund, Temple Association Fund, Membership Development Fund, and Perpetual Membership Fund were audited. All balances were reconciled against the Wells Fargo statements. In addition, the checking account deposit and expense records were examined but, as these were not presented on the financial statement summaries, they were difficult to reconcile. It is recommended that the Grand Secretary/Recorder show beginning and ending balances and total deposits and expenditures for the year on a summary sheet so that the cash assets of the General Fund will be shown and reconciled in the same manner as the investment accounts. Recommended 2014 Budget is as follows: Respectfully Submitted, Robert G. Davis & Clyde Schoolfield

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GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2014

Estimated Income: BUDGET 2014 Per Capita $7,837.00 Perpetual Members $2,806.00 Fees $600.00 Dues Cards $550.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $400.00 Interest/Investments $11,045.00 Miscellaneous $300.00 Total $23,538.00

Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00 Payroll Taxes $386.00 Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $0.00 Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $50.00 Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,425.00 Rent/Utilities $1,300.00 Telephone $700.00 Office Supplies $200.00 Printing & Stationary $1,000.00 Postage $400.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 Past Grand High Priest Jewel $345.00 Triennial $345.00 Host Expense $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 Murrow Award $20.00 RARA $1,525.00 DeMolay Donation $300.00 Miscellaneous $200.00

Total Estimated Expenses $14,878.00 Net Income/Loss $8,660.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011

Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $960.00 Donations $0.00 TOTAL $960.00

Estimated Expense: Memebrship Development $960.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00

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CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

The Grand High Priest granted the following dispensations which appear in his address, and they all appear to be within his power and authority. 18 Jul 13 - Approved the request of Norman Chapter No. 24 to hold a special closed meeting at 6:00 PM, August 2, 2013. 16 Oct 13 - Approved the request of Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to hold their election of officers on November 18, 2013. 10 Dec 13 - Approved the request of Veritas Chapter No. 103 to hold their election of officers on December 11, 2013. 18 Dec 13 - Approved the request of Woodward Chapter No. 72 to hold their election of officers on December 19, 2013 due to weather conditions. 10 Jan 14 – Approved the request of Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101 to hold their election of officers on January 17, 2014 due to weather conditions. After due and proper notice was given and by vote of the members of Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 and Muskogee Chapter No. 3 the consolidation of Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 with Muskogee Chapter No. 3 was approved on February 11, 2014. Prior to consolidation Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 invested in perpetual memberships for all 68 living members. All perpetual members have now been transferred and consolidated with Muskogee Chapter No. 3. We commend the Grand High Priest for his work and for a successful year. Fraternally submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (55 & 52) Chairman, William D. Bowie, Jr. (24), Donald G. Jones (32), and Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $12,119.51, as of December 31, 2013, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo. The current committee consists of the following Companions: 2013 – Timothy P. Israel Gary A. Davis, Secretary 2014 – Neal Leech Vacant, President 2016 – Elwood M. Isaacs The 3-year term of Companion Elwood Isaacs expires this year and I recommend that he be re-elected for a 3-year term. Companion Kenneth Buckley is deceased and nominations are necessary to replace him and also to nominate and elect a new president. Companion Isaacs was elected for a three year term. Companion Timothy P. Israel was nominated and elected to complete the term of Companion Kenneth D. Buckley Fraternally submitted, Gary A. Davis, Secretary

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FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE In preparation for this report I had the pleasure of reviewing the proceedings of Grand Chapters from the United States, Scotland, England, Canada, several from south America and a few from Europe. Declines in membership remain a concern in many jurisdictions. A few Grand Chapters have experienced growth in the past twelve months, and there is guarded optimism that the turnaround is within sight for many more Grand Jurisdictions. Losses due to demits and suspensions are slowing considerably as efforts for retention are being initiated to stir interest and attendance. More proactive activities in recruitment are necessary to stem the tide of increasing deaths due to an aging membership. Many of the success stories are attributed to the efforts of informing and educating Craft Masons on the York Rite. Some jurisdictions have developed a presentation to be used in Blue Lodge to promote membership in the York Rite. Some Grand Bodies have combined fund raisers. A good number of Jurisdictions have been commending those Chapters, officers and members for the zealousness of their efforts in their respective locales, awarding certificates, medals, pins…etc. The Grand Chapter of Texas, for example, distinguishes an outstanding constituent Chapter for their efforts with a “Zerubbabal” award. Some Grand Chapters encourage competition in either fund raising or ritual. The General Grand Chapter has had a ritual jewel (This is the last year this award is available), along with a Sweetheart award to recognize the ladies of our Companions. Locally, some chapters have put together a Master Mason degree team and others perform a special play written for the presentation in a Blue Lodge. Success favors strong consistent leadership, enthusiasm, the ability to adapt to change, relevant content in meetings, and strong communication skills. In retrospect, I would say that the success of any Chapter is directly proportional to the drive, creativity and dedication of its officers and Companions. I would like to thank the Most Excellent Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve this Grand Chapter. Fraternally, James E. Smyrl, Chairman

YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE As previously reported in proceedings, this Committee no longer functions as long as we have the current quarterly meetings. The quarterly meetings discusses various scheduled events to make sure there are no major conflicts with our appendant bodies. Respectfully submitted, John E. King, Chairman, Donald G. Jones, Robert G. Davis

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in OKC from 24-26 Jan 2014 and was well attended. There were 28 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Eighteenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Christopher M.

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Turner, Highland Park Chapter, Tulsa, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter of Stillwater, OK was named “Chapter of the Year”. The Grand High Priest presented the Grand Chapter donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The committee wishes to thank Companion Donald G. Jones, Most Excellent Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry and we commend him for his leadership and his interest in DeMolay. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (81), Timothy P. Israel (50), Marvin Fletcher, II (52)

NECROLOGY REPORT

During the year 2013 we were saddened by the passing of thirty-seven Companions. These Companions will be greatly missed by all and they will be remembered at the Memorial Service tonight. Keep their families in your prayers. Bobby Carter Chairman

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma met last January and elected officers for 2014. The elected officers are as follows: Charles L. Stuckey, president, Elwood (Ike) Isaacs, 1st vice-president, Jim Cloud, 2nd. vice-president, Gary Davis, treasurer, Robert G. Davis, secretary, and John Logan, assistant secretary. It gives me great pleasure to thank the Grand Chapter for the opportunity to serve as its member of the board of directors and to also serve as junior past-president of the board. Masons across Oklahoma should be very proud of its Charity Foundation. The programs that are sponsored directly and indirectly benefit a wide variety of recognized needs across the state. The Oklahoma State Department of Education, for example, receives our support in five statewide programs. The Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year, the Student and Teacher of Today Awards, the State Superintendent's Awards for Arts Excellence, and the Higher Education Endowments are excellent programs that benefit many people across our great state. It is with great sadness to report that our Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest and Right Eminent Past Grand Commander, Kenneth D. Buckley passed away. Ken was a stalwart in Masonry as well as an honored veteran and community leader. His service to the Masonic Charity Foundation as the representative of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons was greatly appreciated by all who knew him. Kenneth will be sorely missed by his family and a host of friends from many different walks of life. All of us are aware of the devastating tornadoes that plagued Oklahoma this past May. The Charity Foundation immediately established a tornado relief fund and began gathering resources to help Masons who were impacted by these storms. It is a credit to our fraternity and to our foundation that funds were quickly made available to affected members of

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our fraternity. It was so satisfying to see the amount of the support sent in from all over the country and the promise that came with it. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma for allowing me to represent them on the Masonic Charity Foundation Board of Directors. I continue to serve the foundation with membership on the executive and financial committees. David A. Ray Chairman

RARA COMMITTEE

The Royal Arch and Research Assistance philanthropy is Nationally supported by the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International, which provides research, service, and assistive devices which eliminate barriers and expands opportunities for children with central auditory processing (CAP) disabilities. Respectfully submitted, Bobby L. Carter, (24)Chairman, Jay Hall (52), Donnie G. Higginbotham (1), Glen D. Swain (60)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Due to the passing of Sir Knight Kenneth Buckley, this committee is not aware of any requests for assistance in the degree work at the local level. We realize that some of the chapters have members who are proficient in the ritual but others are not. We would encourage all chapters to be able to confer at least one degree and take part in the Regional Field Days. We have noted that several of our Chapters are becoming proficient in some of the Chapter Degrees and we strongly urge them to continue the good work Again, we recommend doing work at the local level so far as possible, but also to support the Regional activities. Fraternally submitted, James E. Smyrl, Chairman, Tim Israel

YOUTH AMBASSADOR It has indeed been an honor to serve the Grand Chapter as Ambassadors to the Masonic Youth groups in Oklahoma and we are pleased to submit the following report: We believe it safe to say that every major event held in the name of Job Daughters, Rainbow and DeMolay during the course of this Capitular year has been attended in some form or fashion (i.e. Advisor, adult worker or visitor) by a Royal Arch Mason, even if not by an Ambassador. May we be so bold as to make the following suggestion to the Craft. If we are really to expect these youth to become the future of our Chapters as members and the wives of members, then companions we must take a more active role in their daily lives. For if they only knew us as the loving and caring men we are, who are sincerely interested in their moral,

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spiritual and intellectual upbringing should we ever expect them to consider joining our ranks. Every Companion of the Royal Arch should enlist as an Ambassador in the cause of mentoring our precious Masonic Youth. And thus, become the answer in the quest to secure our own future. Again, it was an honor to serve and we express our sincere appreciation to M:. E:. Donald G. Jones for the appointment. Respectfully submitted, Marvin Fletcher Chairman, Patrick Couch, Donnie Higginbotham PGHP and Kent Israel

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Verbal report given by Charles Stuckey.

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH No report given.

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the attendees who registered in advance. A total of 79 attendees pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year. In January of this year I was directed to obtain bids from possible venues for the 2015 Grand Sessions. A total of three bids were obtained and presented to the Grand Officers at the March quarterly meeting. One bid , from the Tower Hotel, was on the high end. One bid, from the Wyndham, was on the low end. The other bid, from the Embassy Suites in OKC, was in the middle At that quarterly meeting, the Grand Officers chose to explore a move to the Embassy Suites and requested that I obtain a bid from the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and the two bids were nearly identical with the only differences being that the room and meal prices were less than $10.00 more in Norman. It was my understanding that the consensus of the elected Grand Officers of the three Grand Bodies have me book with the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and our 2015 Grand Sessions will be held on 23-24 April at the Norman Embassy Suites Hotel. The finances for the 2014 Grand Sessions are as follows:

Pre-Registration Revenue: $6,285.00

Hotel/Meal expenses: $5,546.68

General Expenses: 91.54

Total Expenses: $5,638.22

Difference $ 646.78

Courteously submitted, Trasen S. Akers

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APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

This committee would like to thank all who have helped put our Grand Session together for a successful and enjoyable meeting. Companion Trasen Akers who worked with the hotel in scheduling rooms and meals as well as taking care of reservations. Our thanks to the hotel and its staff, especially the kitchen and dining staff, for their outstanding work in seeing that all our needs were met and expectations exceeded. We commend you on a job well done. Fraternally Submitted, Bobby L. Carter (24) Chairman, Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24), Matthew D. McGee (25)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Companion Robert G. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand High Priest and was elected by acclamation. Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand King and was elected by acclamation. Companion James R. Taylor, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand Scribe and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Secretary and was elected by acclamation. The names of Companions, Kenton Israel and Mark Critchfield were nominated for the office of Captain of the Host and Kenton Israel was elected. The following is the list of Officers for 2014-2015 and those appointed along with committees: OFFICERS: Robert G. Davis (14) Sharon Most Excellent Grand High Priest 411 E. Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 405-282-1281 [email protected] Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Right Excellent Grand King 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 405-427-3388 [email protected] James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage Right Excellent Grand Scribe 128 W 136th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 918-396-9809 [email protected]




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Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) [email protected]

Kenton M. Israel (50) Dana REGrand Captain of the Host 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448 [email protected]

John L. Logan (52) Diane E Grand Principal Sojourner 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O) E-mail: [email protected]

John Christopher (6) Patricia E Grand Royal Arch Captain 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr Guthrie, OK 73044 405-706-2796 (C) 405-260-0424 (H) [email protected]

Michael J. Megeath (52) E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 6815 E. 99th St. Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 918-853-4819 (H) [email protected]

Don E. Wolford (60) Sharon E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 912 Polk St. Altus, OK 73521 580-477-3008 (H) 580-481-0113 (C) [email protected]

Jason Marshall (103) Jessica E Grand Master of the 1st Veil 1 Saint James Pl Chickasha, OK 73018 405-361-0782 (H) 405-524-1110 (O) [email protected]





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John F. Carter (11) E. Grand Sentinel 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Madill, OK 73446 580-795-4684 [email protected]

Don Whitman (50) Pam E Grand Chaplain RR2, Box 6750 Vic, OK 73859 580-273-4442 [email protected]

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS

DISTRICT 1

John L. Logan Elk City Chapter No. 50 13913 Kirkland Ridge Woodward Chapter No. 72 Edmond, OK 73013-7500 405-348-7500, [email protected]

DISTRICT 2 Don E. Wolford (60) Lawton Chapter No 44 912 Polk St. Altus Chapter No. 60. Altus, OK 73521 580-477-3008 (H) 580-481-0113(C) [email protected]

DISTRICT 3

Daniel Christopher Stillwater Chapter No. 14 209 Catfish Dr. Cimarron Valley No. 81 Ponca City, OK 74604 Olivet Chapter No. 25 580-402-3900 (H) 580-763-7237 (C) [email protected]

DISTRICT 4 Michael Megeath Tulsa Chapter No. 52 6815 E. 99th St Bartlesville No. 55 Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 918-853-4819 [email protected]

DISTRICT 5 Jason Marshall. Capitol Hill No. 101 1 Saint James Place Norman No. 24 Chickasha, OK 73018 Veritas No. 103 405-524-1150 [email protected]

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DISTRICT 6 John Christopher Guthrie No. 6 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr. Cyrus No. 7 Guthrie, OK 73034 405-706-2796 [email protected]

DISTRICT 7 John Allford Muskogee Chapter No. 3 PO Box 609 Indian No. 1 McAlester OK 74502 405-424-7766 [email protected]

DISTRICT 8 John Carter Texoma No. 28 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Ardmore No.11 Madill, OK 73446 580-795-4684 [email protected]

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2014-2015

STANDING COMMITTEES

ESTABLISHED BY CONSTITUTION, LAW, OR RESOLUTION

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Donald G. Jones (32) - 700 NE 122nd St N 4604, OKC, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) Kent Israel (50) – 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Donald G. Jones (24) – 700 NE 122nd St., #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) Robert R. Rolseth (52) – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Kent M. Israel (50) – 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Gary A. Odendahl (14) 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832-9660 (405-865-3036) John D. Church (60) – 1425 Concord Ln, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670)



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CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn – 3509 N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 (405-427-3388) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

FINANCE

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) – Chmn - 3509 N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Kent M. Israel (50) – 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath – 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819) 2014-16 (Chapter) Charles Stuckey – 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

JURISPRUDENCE

Robert R. Rolseth (52) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) and ALL PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

MEMBERSHIP

Robert R. Rolseth (52) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) – CENTRAL REGION - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Brad Rickelman (14) - N.CENT. REGION – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Marvin Fletcher (52) - N.E. REGION - 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-352-2382) Mike Sexton (1) - S.E. REGION – 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK 74553 (918-470-5986) John Carter (11) - S.CENT. REGION – 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) Bobby Laws (60) - WESTERN REGION – 11120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

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TRIENNIAL

Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)


2014 - Donald G. Jones (24) – 700 NE 122nd St., #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) 2015 - Robert G. Davis (14) – 411 E. Noble Ave., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-282-1281) 2016 - Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. (7) – 3509 N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 (405-427-3388)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION

2014 – Tim Israel President (vacant) 2015 - Neal D. Leech Gary A. Davis, Secretary 2016 - Elwood M. Isaacs

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

DEMOLAY

Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Marvin Fletcher (52) – 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-352-2382)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

2012-15 - David A. Ray (32) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

MURROW AWARD

Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St., #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) John L. Logan (72) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Gary A. Davis (81) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

BRONZE MEDAL- MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Robert G. Davis (14) Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388)

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James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Gary A. Davis (81) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

NECROLOGY

Don Whitman (50) – RR 2, Box 6750, Vici, OK 73859 (580-273-4442)

OK MASON

Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281)

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

L. Erik Stuckey (25) - Chmn - 703 W. 35th PL., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Tim Israel (50) – 2018 W. 7th Pl, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Marvin Fletcher (52) – 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-352-2382) Patrick Couch (52) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Kent M. Israel (50) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

WEBMASTER Guy Brigman (60) - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) e-mail: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Paul T. Currell (50) – 3106 S. Highway 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) Caleb Finch (103) – 408 Timber Ridge Rd., Edmond, OK 73034 (405-209-1551) Bob Rolseth (52) – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239)

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH Robert R. Rolseth (52) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Members of the MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON PLACE

L. Eric Stuckey (14) - Chmn- 703 W. 35th Pl, Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-607-1744) Trasen Akers (101) – 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David Ray (24) – 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

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COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Steven P. Guerrero Jr. (24) – 1107 SW 24th St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016) Matthew D. McGee (25) – 228 Westbury Road, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

2015 REGIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES

Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Larry D. White (52) – 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) Paul T. Currell (50) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941)

OTHER

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION

James E. Smyrl (52) - Pres - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Tim Israel (50) - 1st VP - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Remarks and greetings were received from Companions William “Bill” Whitaker, who brought

greetings from ME Piers A. Vaughan, GHP of New York, George West, representing the

Grand High Priest of Colorado, Tommy F. Chapman, ME Grand High Priest of Texas, and

James H. Hodge, ME General Grand Scribe, representing Edmund D. Harrison, ME General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International. Final remarks

were given by Bradley Rickelman, MW Grand Master, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Oklahoma.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS – OKLAHOMA

*1890 Joseph Samuel Murrow – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1890-91 Edmond Henry Doyle – Indian #1, McAlester *1891-92 Robert William Hill – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1892-93 DeForest DeFrancis Leach – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1893 Walter Noel Evans – Tahlequah #5, Tahlequah *1893-94 Leo Edmond Bennett – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1894-95 Selwyn Douglas – Cyrus #7< Oklahoma City *1895-96 Zachary Taylor Walrond – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1896-97 Napoleon Bonaparte Maxey – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1897-98 George Henry Bruce – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1898-99 Philip Colfax Rosenbaum – Guthrie #6< Guthrie *1898-1900 George William Spencer – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1900-01 Jonas Altizer Lee – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs

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*1901-02 William Lemuel Eagleton – Tyrian #20, *1902-03 Ira Brown Kirkland – Purcell #10, Purcell *1903-04 Herbert Johnston Evans – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1904-05 John Coyle – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs *1905-06 Eugene Hamilton – Chickasha #17, Chickasha *1906-07 William Henry Essex – Indian #1, McAlester *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1908-09 Daniel Morris Hailey – Indian #1, McAlester *1909-10 Isham Hamilton Goss Hulme – Weatherford #31, Weatherford *1910-11 Beauregard Benjamin Pollock – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1911-12 Christopher Springer – Indian #1, McAlester *1912-13 Milo Arthur Nelson – Lawton #44, Lawton *1913-14 Henry Kimball Ricker – Keystone #9, *1914-15 Charles Worman Tedrowe – Elk City #50, Elk City *1915-16 Edgar A. Cook – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1916-17 James A. Scott – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1917-18 Bert Duncan Ashbrook – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1918-19 Jabez Holmes Mann – Indian #1, McAlester *1919-20 J. Angus Gillis – Frederick #41, Frederick *1920-21 Harold Bliss Downing – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1921-22 Eugene P. McMahon – Lawton #44, Lawton *1922-23 Ernest L. Wilson – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1923-24 Edward Payson Gallup – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1924-25 Thomas Jefferson Wells – Enid #27, Enid *1925-26 Charles E. Creager – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1926-27 Emerson Burns – Poteau #77, Poteau *1927-28 Elisha W. Townsend – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1928-29 Thomas Buford Frensley – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1929-30 Frank Smith – Indian #1, McAlester *1930-31 John William Rackley – Alfalfa #66, *1931-32 Leslie Herbert Swan – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1932-33 Charles Granville Watson – Keystone #9, *1933-34 Walter Moore Rainey – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1934-35 Edson Angus McMillan – Ada #26, Ada *1935-36 Edward Milton Washington – Holdenville #71, Holdenville *1936-37 Benjamin Hersey Frohock – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1937-38 Joseph Lee Rodgers – Hugo #84, Hugo *1938-39 Rupert Jennings Daugherty – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1939-40 Newton Arrie Lale – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1940-41 Charles Neal Cutter – Woodward #72, Woodward *1941-42 Clarence Brain – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1942-43 Hayward Homa Skaggs, Sr. – Enid #27, Enid *1943-44 Ralph W. Driskill – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley *1944-45 Jesse A. Todd – Oklahoma City #91. Bethany *1945-46 Daniel Washington Swaffar – Ada #26, Ada *1946-47 Richard Enos Newhouse – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1947-48 Carl Frederick Hansen – Hugo #84, Hugo *1948-49 Orin C. Darling – Lawton #44, Lawton

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*1949-50 Fridtiof Maurice Lumbard – Muskogee #3 *1950-51 Roy R. Russel – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1951-52 William H. Powell – Ada #26, Ada *1952-53 James W. Greathouse – Enid #27, Enid *1953-54 W. King Larimore – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1954-55 Andy Elmer Anderson – Elk City #50, Elk City *1955-56 Glenn Baylor Young – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1956-57 Robert H. Jelley – Lawton #44, Lawton *1957-58 James Riley Finney – Hugo #84, Hugo *1958-59 Shade Durrett Neely – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1959-60 Lewis Hurst Wheeler – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1960-61 Walter Brittain – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1961-62 Wilbert B. Boggs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1962-63 George W. Evans – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1963-64 Raymond Jack Freeman – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1964-64 Robbins Frank Kendall – Duncan #21, Duncan *1964-65 Norman Eugene Earl Angel – Tulsa #52 *1965-66 M. Ross Hardin – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1966-67 Raymond Shultz – Hobart #37, Hobart *1967-68 George W. Wright – Optima #70, Optima *1968-69 Cleo A. Walton – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley *1969-70 Norman P Bullock – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany 1970-71 Aix B. Harrison – Stillwater #14, Stillwater *1971-72 Ben F. Mandlebaum – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert L. Taylor – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1973-74 Neal D. Leech – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1974-75 John C. Shanklin – Stillwater #14, Stillwater 1975-76 Charles L. Stuckey – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1976-77 Carl R. Burrows – Keystone #102, *1977-78 Robert H. Bibb – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1978-79 Seymour B. Ingerson – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1979-80 C. W. Epperson – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1980-81 Robert E. Fielden – Norman #24, Norman 1981-82 Kenneth D. Buckley, Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1982-83 Allen E. Isselhart – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1983-84 Donald W. Rimmer – Norman #24, Norman *1984-85 Eugene Fields – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1985-86 John J. Petrik – Grant County #99, *1986-87 Vincent S. Juliano – Capitol Hill #101, Midwest City *1987-88 Robert B. Russell – Lawton #44, Lawton *1988-89 John A. Spencer – Norman #24, Norman *1989-90 Ellis Sappington – Muskogee #3, Muskogee 1990-91 Glenn Tuttle – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1991-92 Kenneth L. Lowmiller – Lawton #44, Lawton *1992-93 C. Dean Ford – Norman #24, Norman *1993-94 Rex L. Bowen – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright *1994-95 Paul G. Watkins – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1995-96 Donald M. Keiser – Lawton #44, Lawton

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1996-97 Elwood M. Isaacs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 1997-98 David A. Ray – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1998-99 Donald W. Askins – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1999-00 Jesse H. Burns – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *2000 William J. “Bill” Cloud – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *2000-01 Jimmie R. Dooley – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright 2001-02 William D. Bowie – Shawnee #32, Shawnee 2002-03 Charles F. Gillentine – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2003-04 Newell K. Barker – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 2004-05 Joseph M. Lusk – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City 2005-06 James E. Smyrl – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 2006-07 Bobby L. Carter – Shawnee #32, Shawnee 2007-08 Glenn H. Kinsley – Woodward #72, Woodward 2008-09 Timothy P. Israel – Elk City #50, Elk City 2009-10 Donnie G. Higginbotham – McAlester # 1, McAlester 2010-11 Ronald L. Carr – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2011-12 John E. King – Altus #60, Altus 2012-13 Robert R. Rolseth - Tulsa #52, Tulsa 2013-14 Donald G. Jones - Norman #24, Norman * Deceased

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JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD

TRUMAN BOYD BURNS This award honors the living who have rendered exceptional and unusual service while at the same time paying tribute to our first Grand High Priest, who is universally known as the “Father of Oklahoma Masonry”. Companion Burns was greeted in 1995. He has served Guthrie Chapter as High Priest two (2) times, most recently in 1999. Truman has conferred the Past Master degree on numerous Companions both at Guthrie Chapter as well as state-wide festivals. Companion Burn’s and the example of selfless service he provides has made an incalculable contribution to Guthrie Chapter and the success of many Grand Chapter sponsored state-wide events. Companion Burns has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights of his service to other Masonic organizations include being a 35-year member of Edmond Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master in 1982 and Secretary since 1985 (31 years); District Deputy Grand Master from 1996-1997 for the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma; 33rd Degree, member 12th Degree team, and member of the Order of the Symbolic Chain for the Valley of Guthrie; Past Illustrious Master two (2) times; Past Commander of Guthrie Commandery No. 1, KT two (2) times, member of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association; member of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor; member of St. Omer Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; and a member of Guthrie Chapter No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star. Companion Burn’s meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Capitular Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity in general make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized with this significant award.

JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD RECEPIENTS 1956 Herman A. Vaughan, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1959 George M. Beal, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC 1964 David M. McCain, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1965 Herschel W. Anderson, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1966 Aix B. Harrison, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Hugh T. Richardson, Clinton Chapter No. 69, R.A.M., Clinton 1969 J. W. Thomas, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1970 Claude Wentworth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Weeks, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon Henry L. Hardin, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1971 Henry Jess Berline, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Joseph Hill Cummings, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1972 Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Vernon C. Tollison, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1974 Don M. Coulter, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami John E. Harvey, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1975 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City J. D. Edmonson, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Irl Brewer Ream, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1977 George C. Ward, Miami Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Miami Floyd Bernard Cottrell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa

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1978 Darrel Winston Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Ivan Hart Routon, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton William Oscar Woodall, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1979 Grant Leopold, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Don Roberts Chance, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami William Walter Merryman, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1980 Curtis A. Mackey, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Robert O. Tupper, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Albert L. Page, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1981 Carl Woodrow Brown, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee James Carl Martin, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1982 Donald Mark Keiser, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1983 Bill Marvin Witt, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton William B. McBride, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Clyde E. Farley, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami Donald Ray Reuber, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1984 Walter A. Crook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville Harold Rea, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City John H. Whippey, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1985 Cecil C. Adcox, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Carl L. Fox, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Maurice L. Lashbrook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada 1986 Lester T. Craft, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Robert B. Christman, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Everette M. Baldwin, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1987 Fred Samuel Ball, Jr., Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman Glenn Dewey Murrell, Keystone No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton John Stallings Woodward, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1988 Raymond Hollis Dickens, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Jennings Long, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha 1989 Stephen William Spleth, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Elwood Murl Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1990 Howard Elton Ridgway, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 1991 James Viele, Jr., Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Fred R. Whitehead, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1992 William Edward Wickliffe, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Amos Grant Robison, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman 1993 Joseph Edwin Post, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee William L. Campbell, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 1994 John D. Miller, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1995 Robert D. Mitchell, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Ira F. Elledge, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William Hall, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee James D. Walker, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville

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1996 Chester R. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William A. Baines, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee Willard E. Phillips, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Barry Spradling, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 1997 Larry Don Horton, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha Virgil Everett Morse, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1998 Harold Marion Tolle, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1999 Charles Newton Haley, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2000 Richard Dunaway, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 2001 John Wade Vaughan, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2002 William D. Frasier, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2003 Dale Matthew Braden, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2004 Alfred D. Fryman, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 2005 Andrew Buryl Palmer, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2006 Robert Richard Rolseth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2007 Anthony Morris Leonhard, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2008 Joe H. Britton, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 James Roy Taylor, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2011 Mike W. Sexton, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Robert D. Cundiff, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 2013 Truman B. Burns, Chapter No. 6, Guthrie

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD

TOMMY M. JOHNSTON

This award is given to the Royal Arch Mason who is considered worthy based on exceptional and meritorious service to Capitular Masonry above and beyond the call of duty.

Companion Johnston was exalted in 1971 and has served as High Priest of Guthrie Chapter No. 6 in 1975. He has been Secretary of Guthrie Chapter No. 6 since 1980. His constant attention to the affairs of the Chapter, the mentoring he provides to new members and Officers, and the example of selfless service he provides, has made an incalculable contribution to Guthrie Chapter.

Tommy is a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood of Oklahoma and has served the Grand Chapter as District Deputy Grand High Priest in 2001-2011.

He has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights of his service to other Masonic organizations include being a 43 year member of Guthrie Lodge No. 35, serving as Master in 1976 and Secretary since 1981 (33 years). He has served the Grand Lodge as a District Deputy Grand Master and as Grand Marshall. An active member of the Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite, he has received the 33rd Degree and continues to be active in degree work and a charter member of the Order of the Symbolic Chain. Additional service includes being a member of Guthrie Chapter No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of St. Omer Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, and Royal Order of Scotland.

Other service to the York Rite includes Past Illustrious Master of Guthrie Council No. 48, member of the Thrice Illustrious Masters of Oklahoma and the Order of the Sword and Trowel,

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Past Commander of Guthrie Commandery No. 1 and a member of the Past Commander's Association and a member of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor. Companion Johnston's meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Capitular Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity in general make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized for this significant award.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

In 1951 the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons established the Distinguished Service Bronze Medal to be awarded each year to a Royal Arch Mason in each Grand Chapter affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. Each Grand Chapter nominates the Companion to receive the Award for his Distinguished Service; the award being made in the name of the General Grand Chapter; the only provision being that a Grand or Past Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter shall not be eligible for the same. The following have been the recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal in Oklahoma. * 1952 Joseph S. Lewis, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1953 Edward B. Hampton, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1954 Ansel M. Crowder, Perry Chapter No. 15, R.A.M., Perry * 1955 W. S. Durst, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon * 1956 Dryden George Shelton, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1957 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., Atoka * 1958 Kenneth S. Adams, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1959 George G. Duff, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1960 Raymond Shultz, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1961 Anson P. Shuman, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore * 1962 Frank E. Eldred, Drumright Chapter No. 83, R.A.M., Drumright * 1963 Jess P. Whitaker, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1964 Delbert Pidgeon, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1965 John Wesley Raley, Sr., Shawnee Chapter No. 32, Shawnee * 1966 Oliver S. Wilham, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater * 1967 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1968 John Willis Steward, Pauls Valley Chap No. 82, R.A.M., Pauls Valley * 1969 Doctor Lewellen Cooley, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC * 1971 James Jefferson Thorne, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1972 Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1973 Russell L. Maxwell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1974 Everett H. Carbaugh, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1975 John R. F. Millican, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1976 Nelson Alfred Shepherd, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1977 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1978 James C. Taylor, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M. Elk City * 1979 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha * 1980 Fred J. Smith, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1981 Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman * 1982 Darrel W. Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1984 Barry C. Spradling, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1985 John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1986 Howard G. Parker, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa

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1987 T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1988 James O. Rust, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1989 Melvin M. Jennings, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1990 Arthur A. Farrington, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton * 1991 Charles Emmitt Williams, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1992 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1993 William L. Keeling, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1994 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1995 Ronald Jack Chambers, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1996 Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1997 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore 1998 Albert Wild, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee 1999 Orlan R. Harrington, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2000 Lanny Sander, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City * 2002 Charles Moss, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2003 Bobby J. Stalnaker, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 2004 Timothy Peter Israel, Elk City Chapter No. 50, RAM, Elk City 2005 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus

2006 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus * 2007 Joseph C. Tannehill, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2008 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 Rocco Keith Eastridge, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Gary A. Odendahl, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2011 Monte Gene Hendrix, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Anthony Wayne Keck. Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa

2013 Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL Recipients shall be limited to one each Triennium for each Royal Arch Region, and four at-large medals. The Deputy General Grand High Priest reviews the recommendations and sends it to the General Grand High Priest for his approval.

RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA

*F. M. Lumbard 1975 * Bernard F. Mandlebaum 1993 *Kenneth D. Buckley 2008 Elwood M. Isaacs 2011 *Deceased

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER GOLD MEDAL

Recipients shall be selected when the following qualifications are met: The recipient must be a Royal Arch Mason and must qualify for the following reasons: One Medal is to be presented for outstanding activity in PUBLIC SERVICE; One Medal for outstanding contributions in the field of ARTS AND SCIENCES; and One Medal for outstanding BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS. Recommendations are sent directly to the General Grand High Priest, who in turn, will consult with the Dias General Grand Officers regarding his final decision.

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RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA *Kenneth S. Adams 1960 Roy Clark 1993 *Deceased

GRAND SECRETARIES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND

CHAPTERS OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS 2013-2014

GRAND GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION SECRETARY IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION

Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Bobby L. Carter Joseph D. Owen

P.O. Box 100333 PO Box 326 6400 Stonemill Run

Birmingham, AL 35210 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Mobile, AL 36695

Alaska David A. Hunt Jon J. Giddings George Watt

P.O. Box 100641 1403 E. 9th St. P.O. Box 100175

Anchorage, AK 99510-0641 Okmulgee, OK 74447 Anchorage, AK 99510-0175

Alberta Marvyn Rogers Newel K. Barker William C. Johnstone

P.O. Box 1124 5620 East Place 9808 Austin Rd, SWAthabasca, Alta, Canada T9S 2A9 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Calgary, Alberta T2J 0Z2

Argentina Miguel Bogado George Saruba

Presidente Peron 1242

10380 Capital Federal

Argentina

Arizona George E. Weil Glen H. Kinsley Oscar D. Sims

PO Box 999 711 S. Laird St. P.O. Box 851

Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Mooreland, OK 73852 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636

Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Johnny D. Allford Jerry Whorton

P.O. Box 1526 PO Box 1361 272 Shangra-La

Little Rock, AR 77203 McAlester, OK 74502 Russelville, AR 72802

Austria Gunter C. Steurer

Rauhensteingasse 3

A-1010 Vienna, Austria

Belgium Klaus Greitmann James E. Smyrl

265 Rue Royale 2112 E. Haskell Pl.

B-1030 Brussels, Belgium Tulsa, OK 74110

Brazil Paulo Roberto Curi

Rua Sao Vicente, 127-Tijuca

20260-140 Rio de Janiero RJ, Brazil

British Columbia Ed Wilson Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Brian A. Richman

and Yukon 35188 Spencer Street 5015 S. Berryman Rd. 1279 Brand Street

Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2E3 Oklahoma City, OK 73150 Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5C4

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California Kenneth G. Hope David J. Williams Charles Swedblom

801 Elm Ave. PO Box 1207 P.O. Box 605

Long Beach, CA 90813-4414 Colbert, OK 74733 Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Colorado Robert F. Gregory John R. Christopher George E. West

3213Lochwood Dr 3675 N Horseshoe Dr 1000 South Oak Street

Ft Collins, CO 80525 Guthrie, OK 73044 Cortez, CO 81321

Connecticut Charles B. Fowler Donald R. Chance Robert A. Colbourn

525 Stillwater 1005 20th Ave. SW 19 Frost Dr.

Windsor, CT 06095-3842 Miami, OK 74354 North Haven, CT 06473

Delaware Franklin R. Townsend Gary A. Odendahl Franklin R. Townsend

905 Bradley Dr. 338744 E 840 Road 905 Bradley Dr.

Wilmington, DE 19808-4204 Carney, OK 74832 Wilmington, DE 19808

District of Columbia Kenneth D. Fuller David A. Ray Maurice R. Minner, Jr.

2622 Mill Race Rd 11921 Maple Valley Dr 4907 Wheeler Rd.

Frederick, MD 21701 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Oxen Hill, MD 20745

England James Daniel Does not commission Does not commission

60 Great Queen St. representatives. representatives.

London, England WC2B 5AZ

Finland Antti Piirto Patrick D. Couch Juha Viitala

Kasarmikatu 16D 215 W. 16th St. Maaherrankatu 9 B

FI-00130 Helsinki, Finland Owasso, OK 74055 FI-53100 Lappeenranta, Finland

Florida Howard H. Gardner C. Allen Pattison

PO Box 13496 Menendez Dr. 605

Tampa. FL 33681-3496 Venice, FL 33595

France Jean-Pierre Pilorge Jon J. Giddings R. Young

12 Rue christine de Piasn 1403 E. 9th St. 12 Rue du Mail

75017 Paris, France Okmulgee, OK 74447 Paris, France

Georgia Wade C. Smith James R. Taylor, Jr. Van Melder

811 Mulberry St. 128 W 135th Pl N 128 Ato Rd.

Macon, GA 31201 Skiatook, OK 74070 Milledgeville, GA 31061

Germany Carsten Rinne Alister Boyd

Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Str 11

Wilhermsdorf GE 91452

Greece George Biniaris Garry D. Odom Nicolaos Stravropoulos

Freemason's Hall 7000 S. Villa 2 Kiou St.

19 Acharnon St Oklahoma City, OK 73159 G-11364 Athens, Greece

10438 Athens, Greece

Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch George N. Kahopea, Sr.

1227 Makiki St.

Honolulu, HI 96814

Idaho David A. Grindle James T. Bunce

2642 N. Sweetwood Ave. P.O. Box 890

Meridan, ID 83642-8840 Cascade, ID 83611-0890

Illinois Dale L. Corrice Paul E. Ellis

724A Fieldcrest Dr 622 Elm St.

South Elgin, IL 60177 Deerfield, IL 60015

India S. Krishnan H. Wade Turner B.C. Ray

Freemason's Hall 7009 Lakepointe Shambhu Naph Pandit St.

Janpath, P.O. Box 681 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Calcutta, India 700020

New Delhi 110-001, India

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Indiana Richard A. Lochner Lewis A. Hullum Mark A. Kester,Sr.

1635 N. US HWY 35 10 Dennis St. 2712 N. 11th St.

Knox, IN 46534-9409 Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 Terre Haute, IN 47804

Iowa Robert J. Seiler Troy E. Shipman William R. Kauten

812 14th Pl. 205 W. Blair 2219 Downing Ave.

Camanche, IA 52730-1204 Coalgate, OK 74538 Waterloo, IA 50701-6056

Ireland D. Barry Lyons Robert G. Davis Kenneth T. Brislane

Freemason's Hall PO Box 70 1C Wellesley Ct.

17 Molesworth St. Guthrie, Ok 73044 Clancy's Strand-Ennis Rd.

Dublin 2, Ireland Limerick, Ireland

Israel Eitan Ayalon L. Erik Stuckey Robert Mannheimer

P.O. Box 33698 703 W 35th Pl P.O. Box 862

Tel Aviv, Israel 61336 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Kiryat Motzkin, Israel 26119

Italy Carlo De Rysky Glouanna Smojur

Vaile Liberta 4A

1-27100 Pravia, Italy

Kansas Wayne H. Rollf John J. Petrik Orville E. Wesseler

P.O. Box 1217 126 W. Sunset Dr. 1742 N. Sabin

Topeka, KS 66601-1217 Medford, OK 73759 Wichita, KS 62212

Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Kenneth Lowmiller Jimmy Lones

120 E Main St, Ste 2 1114 Lake St. 1028 Lambert Road

Danville, KY 40422 Lawton, OK 73501 Scottsville, KY 42164

Louisiana Timothy J. Riley Edward W. Hart Carle L. Jackson

171 Beckham's Camp Rd. 746 N. Willow Rd. 4116 Hillmont Dr.

Ringgold, LA 71068 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Baton Rouge, LA 70814

Maine Harold E. Birt, Jr. John Nomleggi

47 Beech St 43 Mt. Kineo Rd.

Hampden, ME 04444 Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Manitoba, Canada James J. Barratt Donald G. Jones Dave English

113-2145 Pembina Hwy 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107 18 Hammond Rd.

Winnipeg, Manitoba Yukon, OK 73099 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3R 1M1

Canada R3T 5S9 Canada

Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Robert T. Shipe Donald J. Hawkins

1 Playfield Street 5108 SE 47th St 521 Manor Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21222-4557 Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Sykesville, MD 21784

Massachusetts and Robert C. Corr Wayne W. Anderson

Rhode Island 186 Tremont Street 14 Willow Street

Boston, MA 02111-1011 Gloucester, MA 01930

Mexico US Eduardo Velasco Briceno

Ave La Paz 2530, c.p. 44100

Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico

Michigan Robert E. Cooper Ronald J. Chambers John Hoyt

233 E. Fulton St. 8301 E Lansing St 461 Clear Lake

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Dowling, MI 49050

Minnesota Gary A. Odegard O. Ray Harrington Lewis D. Seely

11501 Masonic Home Dr 6710 NW 29th St. 101 W. Locust St.

Bloomington, MN 55437-3699 Bethany, OK 73008 St. Peter, MN 56082

Mississippi Micky P. McMahan Donnie Higgingbotham Edward G. Holland

P.O. Box 1030 1201 NW 7th Pl 507 S. Court St.

Meridian, MS 39302-1030 Moore, OK 73170 Ellisville, MS 39437

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Missouri Kevin B. Sample Ronald L. Carr Mrvin Painter

325 E. Starla Rd. 3001 El Camino 2109 Bear Creek Dr.

Columbia, MO 65202-6628 Ponca City, OK 74604 Columbia, MO 65201

Montana Roger E. Cathel Kish L. Thomas Vernon A. Nenetz

821 Central Ave 2430 NW 47th St. 408 S. Illinois

Great Falls, MT 59401 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Conrad, MT 59425

Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson John F. Carter Steven C. Smith, I

P.O. Box 22988 804 W taliaferro St 215 Heavenly Drive

Lincoln, NE 68542-2988 Madill, OK 73446 Omaha, NE 68134-2135

Netherlands Peter G. Kok Robert E. Goode A.E. Dodokvanhell

Ordesecretariaat HKG 4705 E. Frank Phillips Blvd.

Postbus 11525 Bartlesville, OK 74006

2502 AM den Haag, Netherlands

Nevada Russell M. Wilde Bradley S. Rickelman G. Michael Urso

2321 Meadowbrook Ln. 5216 W. 2nd Ave. 1301 S. 7th St.

Carson City, NV 89701-5724 Stillwater, OK 74074 Las Vegas, NV 89104

Newfoundland and Gordon J. Abbott Gary A. Davis Lawrence Bentley

Labrador, Canada PO Box 290, R.R. #1 620 W. Cherry 38 Empire Avenue

Burin, Newfoundland & Labrador AOE 1EO Drumright, OK 74030 Stephenville, NF A2N 1X5

New Brunswick, Michael Crofts Robert G. Davis Ambry G. Newman

Canada 217 Carrington Lane P.O. Box 70 365 Skyline Ave.

Fredericton, NB E3A 5R6 Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 Mitamichi, NB W1V, Canada

New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Joe R. Manning, Jr. Leonard S. Sousa

P.O. Box 621 P.O. Box 8 1198 Goffstown Rd.

Littleton, NH 03561 Cushing, OK 74023 Manchester, NH 0310

New Jersey C. K. Leverett Steve Singleton Alvin L. Zach

18 Buttonwood Ave 4908 Loper Ave. 8 Lisa Ct.

Eatontown, NJ 07724-1302 Stillwater, OK 74074 East Brunswick, NJ 08816

New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Glenn Tuttle Jesse O. Martindale

9812 Lorelei Ln NE RR 3, Box 678 1300 Camino del Sol

Albuquerque, NM 87111 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Farmington, NM 87401

New South Wales, Ezra Ron Duckworth Michael A. Davis Richard F. Bell

Australia Box 134 P.O. Box 15 51 Carandotta St.

Petersham NSW 2049 Drumright, OK 74030-0015 Mayfield West 2304 North

Southwest Australia

New York Michael T. Dunn William D. Bowie, Jr. E. William Whittaker

2150 Bleecker St. 37807 Highway 9 5088 W. Bluff Drive

Utica, NY 13501 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Bluff Point, NY 14478

New Zealand Robert S. Jaray Marshall M. Clayton H.L. Allen

PO Box 254 Waikanae 3509 University 35 Walsh St.

5250 New Zealand Muskogee, OK 74403 Reefton, New Zealand

North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Charles L. Stuckey Timothy A. Dahlman

P.O. Box 17212 6099 Rustic Rd. 4624 Storm Cat Lane

Raleigh, NC 27619 Ponca City, OK 74604 Hope Mills, NC 28348

North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Robert O. Tupper Clifford A. Cranna

P.O. Box 9544 315 W. Washington

Fargo, ND 58106-9544 Purcell, OK 73080

Nova Scotia, Frederick W. Richard Michael G. Aston Timothy R. Outerbridge

Canada RR #1, Belmont RR 2, Box 91 125 Dillon Crescent

Nova Scotia BOM 1C0 Coweta, OK 74429 Halifax, N.S. B3M 3Y8

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Ohio Dale G. Ray, Jr. Ralph K. Harris Curtis M. Jackson

Alexander Commons STE 401 513 S. Fairfax 5088 Dalmeny Ct.

564 W. Tuscarawas Ave. Skiatook, OK 74070 Columbus, OH 43220

Barberton, OH 44203

Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway Timothy P. Israel Thomas L. Crowder

P.O. Box 767 2018 W. 7th Pl.

Canyonville, OR 97417-0767 Elk City, OK 73644

Panama Alberto Lalo Robert T. Shipe James E. Cook

P.O. Box 0831-1545 5108 SE 47th St. PSC 02, Box 3233

Panama City, Republic of Panama Oklahoma City, OK 73135 APO AA 34002

Pennsylvania George R. Haynes Matthew D. McGee George W. Young

1 N. Broad St. 228 Westbury 408 Smith Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19107 Ponca City, OK 74601 Bath, PA 18014

Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Herman J. Jack Felix T. Ng

Plaridel Masonic Temple 4108 N. Aydelotte 1568 Mayhaligue St.

1440 San Marcelino St. Shawnee, OK 74804 Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines

Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Portugal Luis Trindade Santos Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Jose Salgado Braz

R. Joao Saraiva 34, 1 5015 S. Berryman Rd. Av. Duque d' Avila 8 2 - D

1700-250 Lisboa, Portugal Oklahoma City, OK 73150 1000 Lisboa

Portugal

Quebec, Canada Charles A. Braun Neal D. Leach Charles D. McCormack

2295 St. Mark St., Rm 404-B 643 N. Market

Montreal, Quebec H3H 2G9 Shawnee, OK 74801

Queensland, Australia John F. Frank Donald H. Long

P.O. Box 10272 100 Vale Street

Brisbane 4000 MOOROOKA QLD 4105

Rhode Island and John A. Larson III John E. King James M. Fogarty

Providence Plantations 97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee 178 Haverhill Ave.

N. Scituate, RI 02857-2912 Altus, OK 73521 North Kingstown, RI 02852

Romania Traian Popescu

152, Stirbei Voda Street

26B building, 8th floor, ste 23

1st District, Bucharest, Romainia

Saskatchewan, Canada Mike Petty William F. Leipert

R.R. #3, Box 84 279 Duffield St.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K 3J6 Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 5H2

Scotland Grahame J. Smith, Grand Scribe E. Kenneth L. Lowmiller George MacLeod

Royal Arch Chambers, 23 St. John St. 1114 Lake 7 Fraser Rd.

Edinburgh EH8 8DG, Scotland Lawton, OK 73501 Dingwall IV 19, Scotland

South Australia Max Atkinson David Hoard John E. Acland

P.O. Box 19 Rundle Mall P.O. Box 245 14 Church Street

Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Sterling, OK 73567 Tea Tree Gully SA 5091

South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Elwood M. Isaacs Phillip G. Russell

P.O. Box 7463 6604 SE Penny Ln. 4746 Landridge Dr.

Columbia, SC 29202-7463 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Charleston, SC 2940

South Dakota George E. Bauder Kenton M. Israel Donald R. Salmon

PO Box 9134 624 Ellsworth Ave 201 E. Liberty

Rapid City, SD 57709 Yukon, OK 73099 Rapid City, SD 57701

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Spain Jordi Rodriques

Masonic Temple

Gran, Via de Les Corts Catalanes 617

E-08007 Barcelona, Spain

Tennessee Rick Hoover John D. Miller, Jr. Johhny Lee Byrd

100 Seventh Ave., N. Suite 3 1630 S 101st E. Ave. 2602 Crestwood Rd.

Nashville, TN 37203-5729 Tulsa, OK 74055 Nashville, TN 37214

Texas Orville L. O'Neill John L. Logan J.M. Jimmy Wilson, Jr.

P.O. Box 296 13913 Kirkland Ridge P.O. Box 666

Waco, TX 76703-0296 Edmond, OK 73013 Floydada, TX 79235

Utah Owen C. Orton Daniel Christopher John L. Elwell, Jr.

4220 S. 4900 West 7751 South S 4380 S. 5100 West

West Valley City, UT 84120-4823 Ponca City, OK 74601 Hooper, UT 84315

Venezuela Alberto Olgado Martinez Julio Serrano Keisten

PO Box 68019

Altamira Caracas 1060, Venezuela

Vermont Bruce R. Howard Aix B. Harrison Wendell H. Chaffee

17 Tuttle Meadow Drive 2201 Brentwood Pkwy 53 Sunset Dr.

Rutland, VT 05701 Madison, WI 53704 Burlington, VT 05401

Victoria, Australia W. L. Smith Robert A. Ross

300 Albert St. RMB 7510

East Melbourne 3002 Terang 3264, Australia

Victoria, Australia

Virginia Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr. William A. Nation Charles Edwin Cave

11010 Cross Club Court 1309 Lakecrest Dr. 301 Spruce St.

Providence Forge, VA 23140 Norman, OK 73071 Mt. Carmel, TN 37645-4720

Washington Robert R. Benish Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Ross Brabley Othus

3804 NE 195th Ol 1107 SW 24th St 17514 SE 302nd St.

Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Moore, OK 73170 Kent, WA 98042-9458

West Australia Basil J. Green A. Dean Monroe Norman Barry Carter

PO Box 3107 5405 E. Spiva Lane 414 Lewington Gardens

Adelaide Terrace, Perth 6832 Perkins, OK 74059 Bibra Lake 6163, Western Australia

Western Austrailia

West Virginia Larry T. Bates Bartis M. Kent Arthur J. Davison

427 West Pike Street 800 N. 45th St. West RR 2, Box 530

Clarksburg, WV 26301 Muskogee, OK 74401-1505 Elkins, WV 26214

Wisconsin Brian J. Hudy Robert R. Rolseth Eugene R. Kuhnwald

36275 Sunset Dr. 7818 N. 154th E. Ave. 1870 Elm Drive

Dousman, WI 53118 Owasso, OK 74055 Friendship, WI 53934

Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget Donald E. Wolford Stanley N. McIrvin

PO Box 653 912 Polk St P.O. Box 1249

Cowley, WY 82420-0653 Altus, OK 73521 Casper, WY 82602-1249

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2014 DIRECTORY OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS OF OKLAHOMA NO. NAME & LOCATION HIGH PRIEST SECRETARY MEETING DAY CHARTER 1 INDIAN Robert L. Padgett Monte Gene Hendrix 4th Monday 21 Feb 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 McAlester 74501 McAlester 74502-3335 918-423-6360 (H)918-423-6249 3 MUSKOGEE David Clayton Harvey Johnson, Jr. 3rd Wed 6 Nov 1890

121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 6:00 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402

918-682-0251 (H)918-683-5616 6 GUTHRIE John R. Christopher Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6 Nov 1890 1419 N. Walnut 2808 Ashe Brooke Place Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H)405-341-1081 7 CYRUS James D. Nobles. Clyde Schoolfield, Jr 2d & 4th Weds 9 Sep 1890 2935 W. Britton Rd. 3509 Evans Drive Oklahoma City 73112 Oklahoma City 73121 405-755-0036

11 ARDMORE Jim Cantrell John Carter 2d Monday 10 Aug 1893 1032 Cherry P.O. Box 14 Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-239 (H)580-795-4684 14 STILLWATER Christopher Forster Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 10 Aug 1895 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. Stillwater 74074 Camey 74832 405-372-7520 405-865-3036 24 NORMAN Daniel J. Hendrickson Daniel Hanttula 2nd Thurs 26-Sep-1928 1700 N. Porter 1309 Lakecrest Dr. Norman 73071 Norman 73071 405-321-7310 (H)405-329-2968 25 OLIVET Tyler Evans James E. Halbrook 2nd Tuesday 3 Sep 1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 (H)580-762-8955 28 TEXOMA Harold R. Anders Mike Echols 4th Thurs 23 Apr 2010 103 S. Burney St. 100 Oak St. Colbert, OK 74733 Cartwright, OK 74731 580-760--0203

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44 LAWTON Truman L. Ragain Corey Holzer 1st Tuesday 18-Apr-1905 702 SW C St. 4805 NW Williams Lawton 73505 Lawton, OK 73505 580-353-4606 580-248-8708 50 ELK CITY Alan H. Snider Timothy P. Israel 1st & 3rd Tues 9-Apr-1906 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648-0671 580-225-0484 580-928-5715 52 TULSA Stephen M. Smith. Craig Bowman 3rd Monday 27-Apr-1907 5925 E. 9th 812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 (C)918-706-0686 55 BARTLESVILLE R. L. Rees Robert Goode 3rd Thursdays 16-Apr-1907 610 NE Washington Blvd. 610 N.E. Washington Blvd Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H)918-333-3703 60 ALTUS Donald E. Wolford Bobby L. Laws 1st Thursday 9 Apr-2005 1120 N. Hudson 1202 N. Hudson 7:00 p.m. Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (H)580-482-1336 (C)580-471-3105 72 WOODWARD Joshua A. Logan Donald H. Whitman 4th Thurs(Jan-Oct) 16-Apr-1912 819½ Main St. RR 2 Box 6750 2nd Thurs(Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Vici 73859 7:30 p.m. 580-256-5240 580-273-4442 81 CIMARRON VALLEY Mark A. Critchfield Gary A. Davis 1s & 3rd Monday 17-Apr-1917 212 N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 7:00 p. m. Drumright 74030 Drumright 74030-0015 918-352-4622 (H)918-352-2382 (O)918-352-4622 101 CAPITOL HILL Jim Cloud Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-1957 14 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H)405-670-4258 103 Veritas Daniel S. Foerster Daniel D. Hantulla Quarty !st Friday 23-Apr-2010 Norman Lodge No.38 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Last Month Qtr 1700 N. Porter Norman, OK 73071 7:00 p.m. Norman, OK 405-321-6538

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THE GRAND COUNCIL

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CRYPTIC MASONS

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OKLAHOMA

119th Annual Assembly

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014

John L. Logan (52) Diane MI Grand Master 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O) E-mail: jllogan33 @gmail.com

Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda RI Deputy Grand Master Rt 6, Box 457 Eufaula, OK 74432 918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Larry D. White (22) RI Grand P.C.W. 4943 E. 27th St Tulsa OK 74114 918-232-3276 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda RI Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie RI Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX) E-mail: [email protected]

Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy RI Grand Captain of the Guard 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6538 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Glenn H. Kinsley (52) Deborah Illustrious Grand Conductor of Council 711 S. Laird Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 580-994-5488 (H) 580-471-0236 (C) E-mail: [email protected]


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Steve O. Singleton (50) Janet Illustrious Grand Steward PO Box 1019 Guthrie, OK 73044-1019 405-282-2312 (O) 580-471-0636 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Michael C. Zura (21) Erika Illustrious Grand Marshall 4805 NW Williams Ave Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708 (H) 580-583-1209(C) E-mail: [email protected] Harvey C. Johnson (2) Illustrious Grand Sentinel 6200 E. 105th St. N. Wagoner, OK 74467-7948 918-683-5616 (H) E-mail: [email protected] William J. Cloud (59) Illustrious Grand Chaplain PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 405-401-3879 (C) E-mail: [email protected]


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JOHN L. LOGAN GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2013-14

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GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2013-2014 John and his wife, Diane, live in Edmond , OK . They have three children. John is a retired banker and was the president of a Stillwater, OK based oil & gas production company prior to becoming the Executive Manager for the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma.. SYMBOLIC MASONRY His Masonic involvement began as a member of Woodward Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., Woodward , OK where he was Raised-September 29, 1984, served as Worshipful Master – 1989 and as Treasurer – 1997 to 2008. John affiliated with Edmond Lodge No. 37 A.F. & A.M, Edmond, OK on April 25, 2011 and served as Treasurer in 2011. He also affiliated with Guildhall Lodge No. 553, A.F. & A.M., Oklahoma City, OK on March 5, 2014 and he is also a member of the Certificate Lecturers Association from 1986 to present. John’s Grand Lodge involvement has included serving as Grand Flag Bearer - 1990, District Deputy Grand Master, District 2 - 1991 - 92, Hiram II Guide - 1992 - 93, Perpetual Membership Committee - 1993, District Deputy Grand Master Award Committee - 1993, Press Release Committee – 1994, Masonic Education Committee - 1996, Finance & Appropriations Committee - 1997-99, Grand Pursuivant – 2000, Area Grand Chaplin – 2001, Membership Committee - 2003, and Unity Committee - 2004 - 05 & 2013 - 2014. He has served the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma as a member, Board of Directors - 1994 - 2008 and during that time he has been President 2001 - 2003 and a member of the Executive Committee - 1998 - 2008.

CONCORDANT BODIES ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER OF THE NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE A member of India Temple of Oklahoma City – November 11, 1989, he is an Ambassador – 2002 to present, the NW Area Hospital Coordinator – 2004 - 2008, 2012, and the NW Shrine Club - President 2007 to 2008. SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY John has been a member of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, SJ. of the U.S.A., Valley of Guthrie, Orient of Oklahoma since October 7, 1984. Awards and recognition in this group includes: Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, October 21, 1991, Woodward County Membership Chairman - 1987- 1999, 2004 - 2011, Valley of Guthrie Advisory Council - 1999 to present and personal representative to S.G.I.G. - 2013 to present. Inspector General Honorary, 33rd Degree - December 12, 1999, 23rd Degree Team Director 2002 – 2006, 20th Degree Team Director 2006 - 2013, and 33rd Degree Team Member 2001 - present. YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY Capitular Masonry His involvement with the York Rite of Freemasonry includes membership at Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward , Oklahoma where he was Exalted – March 18, 1989 and served as High Priest – 1992, 2001, 2004 and as Secretary – 1993-97, 2007. He affiliated with Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie, OK on December 10, 2009 and served as High Priest in 2012. John is also a member of the Holy Order of High Preisthood since August 22, 2009. In the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma he has served as District Deputy Grand High Priest, District No. 1 - 2006 – 2007.

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Cryptic Masonry He became a member of Woodward Council No. 52, C.M., Woodward , Oklahoma on March 18, 1989 and served as Illustrious Master – 1992, 2001, 2004 and as Recorder 1993-97, 2007, 2010-2011. John affiliated with Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie, OK on December 10, 2009 and served as Illustrious Master in 2011. He is also a member of the Oklahoma Thrice Illustrious Masters since August 22, 2009. He has capped off his service to the Grand Council by serving as Grand Illustrious Master in 2013-2014. Chivalric Masonry He became a member of St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, K.T., Woodward , Oklahoma on March 18, 1989 and served as Commander – 1992, 2001, 2004 and Recorder – 1993-97, 2007, 2010-2011. John affiliated with Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie, OK on December 10, 2009. In the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, John has been the Masonic Charity Foundation Representative – 1994 to 2008, Finance & Appropriations Committee - 2003 - 2007, served on the Investment Advisory Committee – 2006 - present, served on Work & Tactics Committee - 2014 and served as the Grand Commander – 2007 – 2008. He has also been awarded the Knight Commander of the Temple , November 26, 2007. John is a member of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association since April 23, 1994, a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour , Oklahoma Priory No. 9, since May 30, 1993 and served as Prior in 2009, His York Rite membership also includes the York Rite Sovereign College of North America - Oklahoma York Rite College No. 75 – December 12, 1998, where he has been awarded the Order of the Purple Cross on August 9, 2003 and served as Governor – 2006-2007. OTHER MASONIC BODIES He is a member of several Invitational Masonic Orders: The Masonic Societas

Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, a Frater XII, Oklahoma College – December 12, 1998,

XIII, 2013, and Secretary 2013 - present. The Allied Masonic Degrees of the U.S.A. as a Member, Father Murrow Council No. 10 – May 8, 1999 and served as Sovereign Master – 2006-2007, Knight Commander of the Red Branch of Eri, February 9, 2008 and also member of James C. Taylor Council No. 520, June 23, 2012 and Junior Warden 2014. A member the Order of Knight Masons as a Knight, Joe S. Lewis Council No. 66 – May 8, 1999, elected Excellent Chief - 2010 and serving as Scribe - 2012 - present. A member of the Red Cross of Constantine as a Knight Companion, Prince of Peace Conclave, May 13, 2000, elected Prefect for 2014 and also a Knight Companion, St. Omer Conclave – 2005. A member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests as a Knight Priest, Joseph of Arimathea Tabernacle IV – July 23, 2005 and VI Pillar 2013 - 2014. A member of the Grand College of Rites of the U.S.A., February 15, 2014. John served as an Advisor for Woodward Chapter, Oklahoma Order of DeMolay from 2013 - 2005 and is a member of the International DeMolay Alumni Association, life member, May 12, 2003. A member of the Order of Eastern Star, Edmond Chapter No. 247, June 19, 2009. John also belongs to several Masonic Research Bodies, including: the Philalethes Society from 1990 to present, the Oklahoma Chapter of the Philalethes Society from 1997 to present, and served as President - 2007, the Scottish Rite Research Society from 2000 to present, and the Masonic Society from 2914 - present.

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2013-2014

DISTRICT NO. 1 Glenn H. Kinsley Elk City Council No. 25 711 S. Laird Altus No. 33 Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 Woodward Council No. 52 580-994-5488(H) 580-515-0090(C) DISTRICT NO. 2 Steve O. Singleton Bernard Council No. 43 PO Box 1019 Cimarron Valley No. 44 Guthrie, OK 73044-1019 Stillwater Council No. 50 405-282-3212(O)580-471-0636(C) DISTRICT NO. 3 Larry D. White Tulsa Council No. 22 4943 E. 27th St. Bartlesville Council No. 41 Tulsa, OK 74114-4905 918-232-3276(C) DISTRICT NO. 4 Daniel D. Hanttula Alpha Council No. 18 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman Council No. 27 Norman, OK 73071-3923 Guthrie Council No. 48 405-321-6538(H) Capitol Hill Council No.59 DISTRICT NO. 5 Michael C. Zura Ardmore Council No. 11 4805 NW Williams Ave. Lawton Council No.21 Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708(H) 580-583-1209(C) DISTRICT NO. 6 Harvey C. Johnson Muskogee Council No. 2 6200 E. 105th St. N. Union No. 3 Muskogee, OK 74467-7948 918-683-5616(H) 918-521-2594(C)

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2013-2014

Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: Andrew B. Palmer (22) – 401 W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) All past Grand Illustrious Masters

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Committee on Credentials: Robert D. Cundiff (59) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) John D. Church (33) - 1425 Concord Ln., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 405-865-3036 Committee on Finance: Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Chmn - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Lewis A. Hullum (27) - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320)) Larry D. White (ex-officio) Committee on Work and Returns: Tommy Johnston (48) - Chmn - 2808 Ashe Brooke Place, Edmond, OK 73034 (405-823-5848) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Daniel D. Hanttula (ex-officio) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Truman Burns (48) - Chmn - PO Box 47, Edmond, OK 73083-0047 (405-348-3124) Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (27) - Chmn - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) William D. Bowie, Jr. (27) - 37729 Highway 9, Tecumseh, OK 74873-5142 (405-598-3394) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Committee on York Rite Coordination: Marvin L. Chamberlin (3) - Chmn - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-246-0021) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, 74820 (580-399-5320) Committee on Custodian of the Work: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Timothy P. Israel (25) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388)

Standing Resolution Committee

Investment Advisory Board: 2011-13 Charles L. Stuckey (Chap 25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 John L. Logan (Com 29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 Michael J. Megeath (Coun 22) -6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

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Special Committees Charters and Dispensations: E. David Snyder (43) - Chmn - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6913) Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Larry D. White )Ex-officio) DeMolay: Kent Israel (25) - Chmn - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Pat Couch (22) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Johnny McClellan (3) - 205 W. Blair, Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-762-2804) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Masonic Charity Foundation: 2013-2015 Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Membership: CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105 York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation 2013 - Charles L. Stuckey President – Kenneth D. Buckley 2014 - Bobby L. Carter Secretary – Gary A. Davis 2015 - Kish L. Thomas Youth Leadership Award: John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Committee on Necrology William J. Cloud (59) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 (405-401-3879)

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Committee on Time and Place: Trasen Akers (59) - 5300 W. Memorial Rd. Apt # 1R, Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (918-348-9654) Committee on Appreciation: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Assistant Custodians of the Work: District 1 - Paul T. Currell (25) - 3106 S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) District 2 - Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) District 3 - James E. Smyrl (22) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) District 4 - John Turner (27) - 12720 Burr Oak, Newalla, OK 74857 (405- District 5 - Edward J. Becerra (21) - 10263 US Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73528 (580-399-5320) District 6 - Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Webmaster: Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) ([email protected] York Rite Promotional Booth: James P. Cleveland (18) - 900 N. Fretz Ave., Edmond, OK 73003-5168 (405-842-1212) Grand Recorder Transition Committee Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Daniel D. Hanttula (2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538) Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040

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PROCEEDINGS

OF

THE GRAND COUNCIL

OF

CRYPTIC MASONS

OF OKLAHOMA

At Its

120th Annual Assembly

Held In


APRIL 25, 2014

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

April 25, 2014

There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the One-

Hundred Twentieth Annual Assembly of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma

was opened in the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m.,

Friday, April 25, 2014. Companion John L. Logan, M I Grand Master, presiding.

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER.....................…...........…… JOHN L. LOGAN

RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.................MARVIN CHAMBERLIN

R.I. GRAND P.C.W………….................………………............……… LARRY D. WHITE

R.I. GRAND TREASURER.......................................................... ELWOOD M. ISAACS

R.I. GRAND RECORDER……………………………….……..................GARY A. DAVIS

R.I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD.................….............….. DANIEL HANTTULA

ILL GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL ............................ GLENN H. KINSLEY

ILL GRAND MARSHALL...............................John Allford for STEVEN O. SINGLETON

LLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD.................................................. MICHAEL C. ZURA

ILL GRAND SENTINEL........................… Donald G. Jones for HARVEY C. JOHNSON

ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CHAPLAIN……....................................… WILLIAM J. CLOUD

The flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in

the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Companion William C. Cloud, Grand

Chaplain. Distinguished Guests were received at the 8:00 a.m. session ceremonies.

The Grand Master appointed Companions Lewis A. Hullum, John Christopher, and Tommy

Childs as the Teller Committee.

PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS PRESENT

William A. Nation 1986-87 Lewis A. Hullum 1994-95

Elwood M. Isaacs 2003-04 Donald G. Jones 2004-05

Charles L. Stuckey 2005-06 E. David Snyder 2008-09

Donnie G. Higginbotham 2010-11 Andrew B. Palmer 2011-12

William H. Pearce 2012-13

The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed all the above Past Illustrious Grand Masters and

thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS PRESENT

Glenn H. Kinsley District No. 1 Absent District No. 2

Larry D. White District No. 3 Daniel Hanttula District No. 4

Michael C. Zura District No. 5 Absent District No. 6

Absent District No. 7

The M I Grand Master welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None was noted.

CONSTITUENT COUNCILS REPRESENTED The roll call of the Constituent Councils of Oklahoma was called, and the following were present: Muskogee Council No. 2 Union Council No. 3 Alpha Council No. 18 Lawton Council No. 21 Tulsa Council No. 22 Norman Council No. 37 Altus Council No. 33 Bernard Council No. 43 Cimarron Valley Council No. 44 Guthrie Council No. 48 Stillwater Council No. 50 Woodward Council No. 52 Capitol Hill Council No. 59

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE-HUNDRED NINETEENTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

A motion was made and seconded to approve the printed proceedings of the 119th annual assembly. Motion prevailed.

ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

To the officers and members of the Grand Council of Oklahoma, distinguished visitors and Companions: Welcome to the 120th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. I thank each of you for your attendance and support of your Grand Council. I am also pleased to welcome the distinguished visitors from our sister Grand Jurisdictions. We are honored to have present the Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the South Central Region Right Puissant Charles E. Stuttle II. I am also honored to recognize the presence of Robert G. Davis, Most Venerable Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America. Companion Davis is one of the most active Masons in our State, and now has the additional responsibility for the nation's over 400 Councils of the Allied Masonic Degrees. To Companion Don Jones, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and Sir Knight Erik Stuckey, I sincerely appreciate your attendance. It is only fitting that we finish this Grand York year as we started it, together. I have enjoyed our opportunities to work for York Rite Masonry throughout our terms of office. I am also honored to extend greetings to Most Excellent Companion Robert G. Davis, Grand High Priest-elect of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and to Most Illustrious Companion Marvin Chamberlin, Illustrious Grand Master-elect of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. To you both and to our Deputy Grand Commander S.K. Edward Becerra, I pledge to you my support and best wishes during your terms in office. I am most pleased to recognize Illustrious Joe R. Manning, Jr., SGIG in Oklahoma for the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. S.K. Manning is one of the most

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respected men in Freemasonry. His continued support of the York Rite demonstrated by presence here today is most appreciated. We are honored to have with us representing the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma Most Worshipful Grand Master Ronald J. Chambers. Most Worshipful Sir, we thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to be with us today. As my year of service as Illustrious Grand Master has overlapped the terms of yourself and M.W. Brother Rickelman, I am gratified to have had the opportunity to serve under two Grand Masters who are both such strong supporters of York Rite Masonry. To you Companions who elected me to the office of Illustrious Grand Master, I thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve this Grand Council. To those who have served as a Grand Council committeeman, I thank you for your hard work and service. To the officers of the Grand Council, your support, counsel and friendship lifted the burdens of the office and I sincerely thank you. Finally, to my wife Diane and my sons, I thank you for your continued patience and support of my many Masonic involvements.

NECROLOGY To the families and friends of our forty-one Companions who departed this year, I express our sincere condolence for the loss of your loved one. I make special note of the passing of Illustrious Companion Kenneth Buckley. Companion Buckley was a forty-three year member of Okmulgee Council No. 17. He was serving the Grand Council as Chairman of the Custodians of the Work Committee at the time of his death on March 6, 2014.

AWARDS

This evening the recipients of the Adult Leadership Award, Cryptic Mason of the Year and the Grand Illustrious Master’s Award will be announced.

VISITATIONS 2013 May 3 Father Murrow Council No. 10, Allied Masonic Degrees, Oklahoma College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, Oklahoma College No. 75, York Rite Sovereign College, Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons, all in Guthrie May 9 Official visit Guthrie Council No. 48, CM May 18 Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights York Cross of Honor in Drumright, Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in Drumright May 23 Grand Court of the Amaranth in Oklahoma City June 1 Grand York Rite Sessions, PHA in Tulsa Tulsa Council No. 22 regional degree event June 8 Grand Council of Texas, Super Excellent Master degree in Ft. Worth June 22 James C. Taylor Council No. 520, Allied Masonic Degrees in Elk City July 13 Grand York Rite Officers quarterly meeting at Frontier Lodge 48 July 24 Official visit Alpha (Oklahoma City) Council No. 18, CM August 3 Red Cross of Constantine Triad in Oklahoma City August 10 Joseph of Arimathea Tabernacle No. IV, HRAKTP in Drumright Attended Custodians of the Work committee meeting in Drumright August 17 Order of Thrice Illustrious Masters in Oklahoma City Super Excellent Master degree in Oklahoma City

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August 31 James C. Taylor Council No. 520, Allied Masonic Degrees September 7 St. Omer Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in Ft. Worth September 14 Grand York Rite Officers quarterly meeting at Oklahoma City Lodge 36 September 16 Official visit Tulsa Council No. 22, CM September 18 Official visit Muskogee Council No. 2 September 20 Southwest Conference at Little Rock, AR September 28 Grand Master’s Field Day in Oklahoma City October 1 Official visit Lawton Council No. 21 October 7 Official visit Cimarron Valley (Drumright) Council No. 44, CM October 12 Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion October 14 Official visit Ardmore Council No. 11, CM October 19 McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion October 20-22 Texas Grand York Rite Session in Waco October 24 Official visit Woodward Council No. 52, CM October 26 Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion October 28 Official visit Union (McAlester) Council No. 3 November 5 Official visit Elk City Council No. 25, CM November 8 Grand Master’s Banquet November 9 Grand Lodge in Guthrie November 10 Grand Master’s Apron Presentation in Claremore November 12 Official visit Bernard (Ponca City) Council No. 43 November 15 Official visit Capitol Hill (Midwest City) Council No. 59 November 16 Father Murrow Council No. 10, Allied Masonic Degrees Oklahoma College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis Oklahoma College No. 75, York Rite Sovereign College Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons, all in Guthrie November 21 Official visit Bartlesville Council No. 41, CM November 23 Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in Norman December 14 Tulsa York Rite installation of officers December 28 Muskogee York Rite installation of officers 2014 January 16 Official visit Altus Council No. 33, CM January 18 Grand York Rite Officers quarterly meeting at Oklahoma City Lodge 36 January 26 DeMolay York Rite Workshop in Midwest City February 8, Tulsa York Rite Festival February 11 Okmulgee Council No. 17, CM special meeting regarding consolidation February 12-16 Masonic Week in Reston, Virginia February 17 Grand York Rite Finance Committee March 8 Grand York Rite Officers quarterly meeting in Drumright April 4 Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion April 10 Official visit Norman Council No. 27

GRAND COUNCIL PHA VISIT

On Saturday June 1, 2013 I had the privilege of attending the Herman E. Duncan Grand Council and Commandery at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills. This was the first attendance of a Grand Illustrious Grand Master from our Grand Council at the Grand Session of our Prince Hall Affiliated Companions. Grand Commander Anthony E. Bowens provided a

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warm welcome and allowed me to sit on the dais before handing me the Sword of Authority and allowing me to address the assembled Sir Knights and Companions. He and his officers were most hospitable and conducted an efficient and business-like Grand Session. I thank them again for their courtesy and hospitality.

ACTIONS AND DISPENSATIONS October 16, 2013 - Granted a dispensation to allow Tulsa Council No. 22 to hold its annual election on November 18, 2013 instead of December 16, 2013. December 16, 2013 - Granted a dispensation to allow Woodward Council No. 52 to hold its annual election on December 19, 2013 due to hazardous weather conditions on December 12, 2013. January 10, 2014 - Granted a dispensation to allow Capitol Hill Council No. 59 to hold its annual election of officers on January 17, 2014 due to hazardous weather conditions on December 20, 2013. February 11, 2014 - Opened Okmulgee Council No. 17 in ample form and was present for the final discussion and vote on the proposed consolidation with Muskogee Council No. 2.

RECOMMENDATIONS

RITUAL Ritual proficiency in our Councils is generally poor. We therefore this past year have attempted to provide additional opportunities for instruction at the local level by appointing Assistant Custodians of the Work in each district. These Assistant Custodians of the Work met with the Custodians of the Work to ensure that the instruction would be uniform in presentation and interpretation. A copy of the work was provided to each Custodian of the Work and Assistant Custodian of the Work, along with a ritual evaluation form that was to be used to record ritualistic proficiency. Our Grand Council officers visited each Council and observed the efforts of the Companions to properly perform the ritual were sincere, but hampered by a lack of knowledge, practice, and instruction at the local level. I therefore recommend that the Grand Council allow a clear language version, except for the secret work, of the opening, closing, and reception of Grand Officers and guests, be provided to each Council in sufficient number for each officer. REGIONAL DEGREE TEAMS Several years ago the Grand Council recognized the inability of most Councils to adequately confer degrees. Regional degree teams were adopted as a method to fill the void of local teams and with the hope of stimulating Companions back into activity. We are gratified to see regional degree conferrals occurring in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas. I recommend that the non-metropolitan areas of the state engage this process and that the Grand York Rite Bodies continue to support this important concept. FINANCES The finances of the Grand Council are in poor condition. Per capita is always the primary source of revenue for all Masonic organizations. In the past year per capita paid by the constituent Councils covered only 57% of the Grand Council expenses. The remaining funds came from interest and dividends from savings 37%, new member’s fees, and sale of rituals and codes 6%. In 1989, the year I joined the Council, our Grand Council had 2,667 members. We closed 2013 with 1,433 members, a 46% decline over 24 years. We must recognize that as

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the primary source of revenue has decreased, not so our fixed costs, they remain and with fewer to share the expense, naturally the per member burden increases. I recommend the Grand Council consider increasing per capita by $1.00 per year for each of the next five (5) years.

CONCLUDING REMARKS

I would like to thank R.I. Companion Gary Davis, Grand Recorder, for his constant attention to the business of the Grand Council. I would also like to thank M.I. Companion Elwood Isaacs, Grand Treasurer for his generous contribution of time and talent in managing the investments of our Grand Jurisdiction. Being appointed as an officer in a fraternal Grand Line is a privilege. Being elected as a Grand Officer is humbling. Serving as your Illustrious Grand Master has truly been an honor and I thank each of you for helping make this possible. With the coming change of leadership of this Grand Council you have much for which to look forward. The advancing line of this Grand Council is full of wisdom and energy. I ask that you please support your new Grand officers and engage their vision for our Grand Council. It has been my pleasure to have served with them. JOHN L.LOGAN Illustrious Grand Master

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Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma

General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo



Stock & ETF's: Cost

AT&T, (T), 200 Sh, ield 5.23% 6169.68 7,032.00

I Shares S&P (PFF), 255 sh, yield 6.60% 10103.66 9,391.65

Powershares, (PGX), 510 sh, yield 6.78% 7144.14 6,854.40

Suburban Propane (SPH), 100 sh, yield 7.46% 3804.30 4,690.00


Williams Partners, (WPZ), 100 sh, yield 6.90% 5235. 25 5,086.00

Avg yield 6.81% 979.70 37978.35 38,958.05

Corporate Bonds: Cost

Bell Atlantic debs, BBB+, 8,000 sh, yield 6.02%, (6.0%) 7980.00 7,976.16

Avg yield 6.02% - 3.84 7980.00 7,976.16

Mutual Funds:

Franklin Income, (FCISX), 1,459.839 sh, yield 4.77% 2729.97 3,576.60

BlackRock Equity, (BCF), 290 Sh, yield 8.02% 3095.68 2,525.90

Choen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, yield 7.64% 3248.16 3,140.00

Hancock,John Trust, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 7.87% 3216.73 2,860.00

Tortoise Energy, (TYY), 100 sh, yield 5.23% 2877.50 3,265.00

Avg yield 7.28% 199.46 15168.04 15,367.50

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities:

Prudential Fin, (PRH), 200 sh, yield 6.83%, (5.70%) 4351.98 $4,168.00

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 7.66% (6.95%) 2571.00 2,265.00

Avg yield 7.13 - 489.98 6922.98 6,433.00

Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2013 $72,425.39 Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 - $1,932.84

- 2.60%

Transferred to Grand Council Checking Account, 5/7 and 7/ 5/13 $4,500.00

Dividends/Interest earned in 2013 $4,436.92

Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .15% $1 5,358.72


AT&T, (T), 201 sh, yield 5.23% 6241.55 7,067.16

ConocoPhillips, (COP), 102 sh, yield 3.90% 4376.39 7,206.30


Philllips 66 Co, (PSX), 51 Sh, yield 2.02% 1315. 65 3,933.63

PowerShares, 581 Sh, yield 6.78% 7962.43 7,808.64

Suburban Propane, (SHP), 200 sh, yield 7.46% 7663.76 9,380.00


Williams Partners, (WPZ), 140 sh, yield 6.90% 7265.71 7,120.40

Avg yield 6.27% 7,914.25 49903.13 57,817.38

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Corporate Bonds: Cost GTE Calif Debs, BBB+, 7,000 sh, yield 6.43%, (6.75%) 6886.25 7,345.87 Western Union (CUIP 959802AH2, 7,000 sh, BBB+, yield 6.58% (6.20%) 7075.84 6,591.90 Avg yield 6.5% -24.32 13962.09 13,937.77

Mutual Funds: (Closed End Funds) Cost Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 sh, yield 7.64% 3293.22 3,140.00 John Hancock, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 7.87% 3239.95 2,860.00 Avg yield 7.75% -533.17 6533.17 6,000.00

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Secruties: Cost US Cellular (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.66%, (6.95%) 2571.00 2,265.00 Wells Fargo, (WFC'Q), 400 sh, yield 6.20%, (5.85%) 10000.00 9,428.00 Avg yield 6.49% -878.00 12571.00 11,693.00 Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2013 $104,806.87 Net Gain/Loss Account Value for the year 2013 $20,075.64

23.7% Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $5,481.57 The total endowed funds in the Grand Council as of 1/1/13 $88,808.34 The total endowed funds in the Grand Council as of 12/31/13 $102,758.34 $13,950.00 Div/Int to be distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $5,445.04 Dividends/Interest distributed to Grand Council in 2014 $2,759.43 Dividends/Interest distributed to Local Councils in 2014 $2,417.22 Dividends/Interest distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $5,176.65 Total Members as of 12/31/2013 780 New members gained in 2013 66

Grand Total of Grand Council Investments: 1/1/2013 12/31/2013 Gain % Increase

Total General Fund Account Value $74,358.23 $72,425.39 -$1,932.84 -2.6% Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value $84,731.23 104,806.87 20,075.64 23.7% Grand Council Total Investments $159,089.46 $177,232.26 $18,142.80 11.4%

18,142.80

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma

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A s o f 12/ 31/ 2013 Total Perpetual Members Grand Council, CM of OklahomaNew Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to

Members Total Total Total Interest Council Council Grand * Council Council Local Per Cent

Name in 2012 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed* Deceased Living Council * Deceased Living Councils Interest

Altus No. 33 4 27 2 25 5,865.00 391.00 283.01 * 138.30 10.26 148.56 * 15.39 119.06 134.45 4.83%

Alpha (OKC), No. 18 4 32 15 17 4,660.00 310.00 214.32 * 36.54 55.75 92.29 * 68.34 53.69 122.03 4.60%

Ardmore, No. 11 20 4 16 3,410.00 220.70 194.37 * 9.41 78.00 87.40 * 18.81 88.16 106.97 5.70%

Bartlesville, No. 41 41 24 17 4765.25 317.50 271.62 * 59.93 66.13 126.06 * 84.60 60.96 145.56 5.70%

Bernard (Ponca City), No. 43 1 34 6 28 3,662.00 241.60 200.18 * 15.39 119.02 134.41 * 16.25 49.53 65.77 5.47%

Capitol Hill (OKC), No. 59 3 139 49 90 17,741.50 1136.40 972.79 * 146.11 365.35 511.46 * 188.28 273.05 461.33 5.48%

Cimarron Valley, No. 44 1 15 6 9 2,161.20 144.08 110.36 * 14.54 39.54 54.08 * 22.23 34.05 56.28 5.11%

Elk City, No. 25 42 14 28 4,965.00 331.00 283.01 * 32.49 120.47 152.96 * 44.46 85.59 130.05 5.70%

Guthrie, No. 48 23 5 18 3,111.00 207.00 177.33 * 12.40 79.11 91.50 * 22.66 63.16 85.82 5.70%

Law ton, No. 21 49 20 29 5,475.00 357.00 312.08 * 46.60 91.41 138.01 * 81.65 92.41 174.06 5.70%

Muskogee, No. 2 10 2 8 1,305.00 87.00 74.39 * 4.28 31.93 36.21 * 5.99 32.19 38.18 5.70%

Norman, No. 27 2 70 32 38 8,509.41 561.15 461.10 * 78.62 152.83 231.45 * 99.03 130.62 229.65 5.42%

Okmulgee, No. 17 43 68 16 52 10,080.00 552.00 215.46 * 41.04 94.67 135.71 * 30.78 48.97 79.75 2.14%

Stilllw ater, No. 50 26 12 14 3,150.00 208.00 179.55 * 32.09 54.45 86.54 * 45.43 47.58 93.01 5.70%

Tulsa, No. 22 6 94 29 65 16,021.73 960.50 795.25 * 70.91 348.30 419.21 * 105.11 270.93 376.04 4.96%

Union (McAlester), No. 3 2 48 12 36 4758.75 317.25 254.15 * 29.93 149.67 179.59 * 29.58 44.97 74.56 5.34%

Woodw ard, No. 52 42 19 23 3,117.50 207.00 177.70 * 42.32 91.67 133.99 * 20.09 23.61 43.70 5.70%

* *

17 66 780 267 513 102,758.34 6,549.18 5,176.65 * 810.87 1,948.56 2,759.43 * 898.67 1518.55 2417.22 5.04%

34.2% 65.8% 5.04% * 2.69% * 2.35%

780 * 2,759.43 * ###### 5,176.65


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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2013 1365 Gains:

Greeted 118

Admissions 4

Reinstatements 15

Adjustments 0 Total Gains 137 Losses:

Deaths 41


Demitted 3

Adjustments 2 Total Losses 108 Membership: 31 December 2013 1,394 Net Membership Gain: 29 We had a increase of 29 members compared to a decrease of 26 last year. Greetings of 118 compared to 55 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 62 compared to 46 last year. All Councils have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2013. We had 33 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 66, with an ending total of 513 living and 267 deceased perpetual members. Almost 37% of our members are perpetual members. Secretaries were greatly improved in getting the reports and annual returns submitted timely this year. Thank you all. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Recorder's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual convocation. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS, Grand Recorder

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RETURNS FOR CONSTITUENT COUNCILS 2013

2012 Net Gain 2013

No. Name Members Greeted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj S/W or (Loss) Members Dues Fees

2 Muskogee 78 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 81 $25.00 $50.00

3 Union 107 9 1 3 0 3 0 6 4 111 $10.00 $50.00

11 Ardmore 40 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 46 $17.00 $45.00

17 Okmulgee 51 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 (2) 49 $10.00 $40.00

18 Alpha 80 35 1 4 0 5 0 6 29 109 $15.00 $45.00

21 Lawton 94 9 1 3 1 3 1 13 (5) 89 $25.00 $50.00

22 Tulsa 208 12 0 1 0 5 0 7 1 209 $23.00 $40.00

25 Elk City 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 63 $16.00 $60.00

27 Norman 123 10 0 0 1 4 0 8 (3) 120 $14.00 $45.00

33 Altus 67 10 0 1 0 0 0 5 6 73 $15.00 $40.00

41 Bartlesville 51 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 (1) 50 $8.25 $50.00

43 Bernard 53 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 53 $10.00 $25.00

44 Cimarron Valley 28 4 1 1 0 2 0 0 4 32 $15.00 $40.00

48 Guthrie 88 2 0 0 0 3 0 11 (12) 76 $15.00 $30.00

50 Stillwater 46 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 (1) 45 $15.00 $35.00

52 Woodward 63 0 0 1 1 4 1 4 (9) 54 $7.50 $30.00

59 Capitol Hill 127 10 0 1 0 2 0 2 7 134 $15.00 $35.00

Totals 1365 118 4 15 3 41 2 62 29 1394

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Net PEM

No. Name P/M N/P DeMOLAY P/C CMMRF Amount P/C TOTAL

2 Muskogee 8 0 $18.25 $511.00 $73.00 $602.25 $36.21 $638.46

3 Union 34 0 $19.25 $539.00 $77.00 $635.25 $179.59 $814.84

11 Ardmore 16 0 $7.50 $210.00 $30.00 $247.50 $87.40 $334.90

17 Okmulgee 10 0 $9.75 $273.00 $39.00 $321.75 $135.71 $457.46

18 Alpha 13 4 $23.00 $644.00 $92.00 $759.00 $92.29 $851.29

21 Lawton 27 1 $15.25 $427.00 $61.00 $503.25 $138.01 $641.26

22 Tulsa 60 9 $35.00 $980.00 $140.00 $1,155.00 $419.21 $1,574.21

25 Elk City 28 3 $8.00 $224.00 $32.00 $264.00 $152.96 $416.96

27 Norman 37 2 $20.25 $567.00 $81.00 $668.25 $231.45 $899.70

33 Altus 21 1 $12.75 $357.00 $51.00 $420.75 $148.56 $569.31

41 Bartlesville 17 3 $7.50 $210.00 $30.00 $247.50 $126.06 $373.56

43 Bernard 27 1 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $134.41 $340.66

44 Cimarron Valley 7 0 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $54.08 $260.33

48 Guthrie 18 0 $14.50 $406.00 $58.00 $478.50 $91.50 $570.00

50 Stillwater 15 2 $7.00 $196.00 $28.00 $231.00 $86.54 $317.54

52 Woodward 23 1 $7.50 $210.00 $30.00 $247.50 $133.99 $381.49

59 Capitol Hill 87 6 $10.25 $287.00 $41.00 $338.25 $511.46 $849.71

Totals 448 33 $228.25 $6,391.00 $913.00 $7,532.25 $2,759.43 $10,291.68

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GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET 2013 VERSES ACTUAL

Income: Budget 13 Actual 13 Variation Per Capita $7,236.00 $7,202.00 $34.00 Perpetual Members $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Fees $300.00 $630.00 ($330.00) Rituals, codes, & regulations $150.00 $301.00 ($151.00) Interest/Investments $4,998.00 $4,998.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $100.00 $331.00 ($231.00)

Total $12,784.00 $13,462.00

Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 Payroll Taxes $395.00 $386.00 $9.00 Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $0.00 $1,250.00 ($1,250.00) CMMRF $1,355.00 $1,002.00 $353.00 Per Capita - General Grand Council $1,355.00 $1,316.00 $39.00 DeMolay Contribution $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 Rent/Utilities $1,300.00 $1,324.00 ($24.00) Telephone/Computer $600.00 $679.00 ($79.00) Office Supplies $200.00 $192.00 $8.00 Printing & Stationary $700.00 $411.00 $289.00 Postage $400.00 $148.00 $252.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00 $86.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 $501.00 ($401.00) Office & Equipment Repair Account $100.00 $43.00 $57.00 Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $300.00 $415.00 ($115.00) Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Host Expense $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $250.00 $62.00 $188.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 Total Estimated Expenses $12,291.00 $12,665.00 ($374.00)

Net Income/Loss $493.00 $797.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $930.00 $930.00 $0.00 Donations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total $930.00 $930.00 $0.00

Estimated Expenses: Membership Development $930.00 $630.00 $300.00

Total $0.00 $300.00

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RESOLUTION 1 WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, of the Constitution states: “This Grand Council is a member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International,” and WHEREAS, the cost of membership is placing a financial burden on our local Councils that is not being rewarded, and WHEREAS, any increase in the General Grand Council per capita would have a disastrous financial effect on our Grand Council due to over 510 living perpetual members having to be paid to the General Grand Council out of the General fund of our Grand Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, which states "This Grand Council is a member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International." be eliminated and all Sections following be renumbered. Respectfully submitted; Charles L. Stuckey (43), Gary A. Davis (44), John L. Logan (52) & Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Resolution was read and is to lay over until the next Grand Assembly.

GRAND COUNCIL JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons Jurisprudence Committee met at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Thursday evening, April 24, 2014. The Dispensations by our Most Illustrious Grand Master were within his powers. Resolution No. 1 was found to be in legal and proper form to be considered by this Grand Council and will lay over until the next Grand Assembly.. We congratulate Most Illustrious John L. Logan for his service to our Grand Council and wish him and his lady, Diane, the very best. Fraternally submitted, Andrew B. Palmer, Donald G. Jones, Lewis Hullum, Elwood Isaacs, and Charles L. Stuckey, Acting Chairman

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There were 9 Grand Officers present with no votes, 2 Past Illustrious Grand Masters present with no votes, 62 Past Illustrious Masters present with 62 votes, 9 Illustrious Masters present with 9 votes, 7 Deputy Masters present with 7 votes, 6 Principal Conductor of the Council present with 6 votes and 11 proxies for a total of 95 votes. There were 13 out of 16 Councils represented by Dais Officers.

Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff (59), Chairman, Gary A. Odendahl (8), & John Church (33)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee met on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the Grand Secretary’s office. The Committee reviewed the records of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, finding them to be on accordance with the General Laws and Constitution of the Grand Council. Additionally, the Committee carefully considered the estimated revenue and expenditures for the 2014 year. The proposed Grand Council Budget for 2014 is offered for your approval. Respectfully Submitted: Marvin L. Chamberlin, Larry D. White, Donnie G. Higginbotham, Lewis A. Hullum

GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET 2014

Income: Budget 14 Per Capita $7,532.00 Perpetual Members $2,759.00 Fees $400.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $210.00 Interest/Investments $4,437.00 Miscellaneous $200.00

Total $15,538.00

Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4,500.00 Payroll Taxes $386.00 Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1,250.00 CMMRF $1,490.00 Per Capita - General Grand Council $1,390.00 DeMolay Contribution $300.00 Rent/Utilities $1,350.00 Telephone/Computer $700.00 Office Supplies $200.00 Printing & Stationary $550.00 Postage $400.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 Office & Equipment Repair Account $100.00 Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $345.00 Triennial $334.00 Host Expense $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $250.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 Miscellaneous $100.00

Total Estimated Expenses $14,127.00

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Net Income/Loss $1,411.00


Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $960.00 Donations $0.00

Total $960.00

Estimated Expenses: Membership Development $960.00

Total $0.00

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Our committee received no requests for a Dispensation to form a new Council or to Charter a council under dispensation. Okmulgee York Rite consolidated with Muskogee York Rite effective 11 February 2014. Thank you Grand Master Logan for the opportunity to serve our Grand Council. Charles L. Stuckey (43) for E. David Snyder (43), Chairman; Bobby L. Carter (27), Larry D. White (Ex-Offico)

WORK AND RETURNS COMMITTEE Annual returns have been received from all Councils. From the returns the following is noted: Sixty-five percent of the Councils have fees between $40.00 and $50.00. Fifty-two percent of the Councils have dues between $14.00 and $17.00. Membership at the end of 2013 was 1,394, an increase of 29 or 2%. Nine Councils had an increase in membership. Alpha Council had the largest gain, a net gain of 29 members, an increase of 36%. The largest Councils are Tulsa with 209, Capitol Hill with 134 and Norman with 120 members. The smallest are Cimarron Valley with 32, Stillwater with 45 and Ardmore with 46 members. The Grand Illustrious Master’s Award for 2013 was earned by Alpha Council No. 18 of Oklahoma City. Respectfully Submitted, Tommy Johnston (48) - Chairman, James E. Smyrl (22), Kent Israel (25), Daniel D. Hanttula (ex-officio)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

Thank you for the opportunity to serve and prepare the Fraternal Correspondence report.

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The report is based on information taken from the Grand Proceedings of several Grand Jurisdictions and summarizes some of the areas of concern and recommendations expressed therein; 1. Take more pride in the ritual work. Be able to open and close the Council without having to rely on the ritual. Learn your parts when conferring the degrees. 2. Encourage members to attend and participate in the meetings. Strive to make the meetings more interesting. Many referred to the same small groups in each Council that do all the work. Get others involved. 3. Membership -- Appoint a mentor to work with each new member and get them involved in their local Council. Make personal contact and written notification before suspending members for non-payment of dues. Respectfully submitted: Truman Burns (48), Chairman

YOUTH AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Verbal report given by Timothy P. Israel, Chairman.

TRIENNIAL

The 45th Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons will convene in Buffalo, New York from Thursday, September 25, 2014 through Tuesday, September 30, 2014. The festivities, ceremonies, and business will be conducted at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo, NY. Information and Registration forms will be available on the General Grand Council website, http//www.ggccmi.org, as they become available. These opportunities to meet, greet, and learn about Cryptic Masonry world-wide only comes about every three years. We encourage every York Rite Mason to attend and participate in these experiences. Fraternally Submitted: Lewis A. Hullum (27), Chairman, William D. Bowie, Jr. (27), Bobby L. Carter (27)


The York Rite Coordination Committee had no “formal” meeting this year. However, the Grand York Rite officers met several times to share and discuss improvements in the York Rite programs. Respectfully Submitted: Marvin L. Chamberlin, James E. Smyrl, Donnie G. Higginbotham.

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Under the direction of our Most Illustrious Grand Master, there have been a number of new initiatives begun this year. In addition to the traditional three Custodians of the Work, an Assistant Custodian of the Work has been appointed in each of the districts of the Grand Council. These Assistant

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Custodians will be a great benefit in aiding the local Councils in attaining greater ritual proficiency. A School of Instruction was held in Drumright on August 10th, 2014 for these new Assistant Custodians and other Grand Council Officers. Furthermore, at the behest of our Most Illustrious Grand Master, each of our Councils has been encouraged to submit to an annual evaluation of their ritual proficiency. Specifically, each participating Council is to be evaluated on their performance in opening and closing their Council, along with the reception of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and other dignitaries. Additionally, each Council will exemplify one of the degrees of Cryptic Masonry. While only a few Councils participated this year, we would encourage all Councils to consider participating in this endeavor. During our visits to Councils throughout the state, if became apparent that there is a great need for an easily readable version of the ritual to assist these Councils in opening, closing and receiving the Grand Master and other dignitaries. To that end, we recommend that the Custodians of the Work be authorized to publish such a document and that copies be made available to the local Councils. It should be noted that this is not a new ritual; it is merely a collection of excerpts from our already adopted ritual. Specifically, the publication shall include: (i) the Ritual for the Opening of a Council of Select Masters, as it appears on pp. 6 – 10 of the Plain English Revision, (ii) the Ritual for the Closing of a Council of Select Masters, as it appears on pp. 39 – 41 of the Plain English Revision, (iii) the Ritual for the Reception of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and other Dignitaries, as it appears on pp. 43 – 44 of the Adopted Ritual, and (iv) the diagram illustrating the Officers Stations and floor work during the Opening, as it appears on Plate I of the Floor Work Diagrams. Finally, we wish to note the passing of our longtime Companion and Custodian of the Work Kenneth D. Buckley. His experience and expertise will be greatly missed. Fraternally submitted, Timothy P. Israel (20) & Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18)

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE

The York Rite DeMolay Workshop was held last January and was very well attended. Most Illustrious Grand Master John Logan has long been a strong supporter of DeMolay. I would like to see more York Rite members attending the York Rite DeMolay Workshop. It is important; the DeMolay young men need to know we support them more than just financially. The York Rite gives a very important award, the York Rite Outstanding DeMolay Award. It is given for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics. This year's winner was Christopher Turner of Highland Park Chapter in Tulsa. This award is a regulation York Rite Sword engraved with the recipient’s name on the blade. I am a very proud recipient of this award! I felt extremely humbled to receive this honor. I wear that sword with pride! It made me even more excited and anxious to join the York Rite and to be able to use my new sword. Please continue to support your local DeMolay and DeMolay statewide. It is important, and there are many young men who would make great York Rite Masons! Respectfully Submitted, Kent Israel (25), Pat Couch (22), Johnny McClellan (3)

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YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH

No report available.

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT

Below is the Masonic Charity Foundation report prepared by Companion Kenneth Buckley prior to his death. Companion Buckley served as the Grand Council representative to the Masonic Charity Foundation from 2005 to his passing on March 6, 2014. His service was faithful, his judgment sound and his counsel always respected. He will be missed. John L. Logan Grand Illustrious Master

The Masonic Charity Foundation is a not for profit corporation for the purposes of encouraging benevolence, education and philanthropy and continues to be a real force for Masonry in Oklahoma due to its educational and charitable activities by continuing to provide funds to assist those in need and promoting educational groups. A board of directors directs the activities of the Foundation and a full time staff. The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make the Masonic Fraternity more visible across the state. Programs such as partnering with the Area Agencies on Aging, whereby funds furnished by the Masonic Charity Foundation are administered by Area Agencies on Aging, and available for unmet needs of persons 55 or older, is proving to be very successful and helpful in communities throughout the state, the Matching Funds, Promises Matter, Partners in Prevention (Prevent Blindness Oklahoma) Senior Essay Contest, Student of Today, Teacher of Today and OETA, continue to grow and are very much appreciated throughout the State. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation makes a contribution to each of the three Youth Organizations, DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. Our continued support to the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and relief of the needs of those in need in our communities Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley (2)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD No report given. Charles L. Stuckey was nominated and reelected for a three year term.

CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CMMRF) The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) was incorporated on March 6, 1986 through the efforts of then General Grand Master Ben Mandlebaum and Executive Secretary Marion Crum, PMIGM. The CMMRF funds research at the Indiana University School of Medicine at Indianapolis through the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology

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and Medicine (ICVBM). CMMRF is managed by M.I. Companion Gary G. Wyne, PMIGM of Indiana for 2008-2009. He assumed the position of Executive Secretary on October 21, 2012. We wish him continued success in this endeavor. Donations made to CMMRF in 2013 totaled $155,701.48 of which $1,027.00 were provided by Oklahoma Cryptic Masons. Donations made by Oklahoma ranked 27th in comparison to other jurisdictions. Florida was the largest donor giving $28,438. A General Grand Master’s Award plaque was earned by Union Council No. 3 in recognition of their cumulative donations of $1,000. Each Oklahoma Council is urged to hold at least one fundraising event each year for the benefit of this worthy philanthropy. Fraternally submitted, John L. Logan (52, 48) & Marvin Chamberlin (3)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $12,119.51 as of December 31, 2013, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo.

The current committee consists of the following Companions: 2013 – Charles L. Stuckey 2014 – Bobby Carter 2015 – Kish Thomas The 3-year term of Companion Charles L. Stuckey expires this year and I recommend that he be re-elected for a 3-year term. Fraternally submitted,

Gary A. Davis, Secretary

Motion made and seconded to elect Companion Charles L. Stuckey for a three-year term.

Motion Prevailed.

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the attendees who registered in advance. A total of 79 attendees pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year. In January of this year I was directed to obtain bids from possible venues for the 2015 Grand Sessions. A total of three bids were obtained and presented to the Grand Officers at the March quarterly meeting. One bid , from the Tower Hotel, was on the high end. One bid, from the Wyndham, was on the low end. The other bid, from the Embassy Suites in OKC, was in the middle At that quarterly meeting, the Grand Officers chose to explore a move to the Embassy

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Suites and requested that I obtain a bid from the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and the two bids were nearly identical with the only differences being that the room and meal prices were less than $10.00 more in Norman. It was my understanding that the consensus of the elected Grand Officers of the three Grand Bodies have me book with the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and our 2015 Grand Sessions will be held on 23-24 April at the Norman Embassy Suites Hotel. The finances for the 2014 Grand Sessions are as follows:





Difference $ 646.78



We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend those responsible for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To the Ladies hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Illustrious Grand Master whose responsibility is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, and especially Companion Trasen Akers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session. Fraternally submitted,

Gary Davis for Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman & Kent Israel

REMARKS BY VISITING DIGNITARIES

The following dignitaries brought greetings and or remarks from their Grand Jurisdictions

and General Grand Councils:

Companion E. William Whitaker, Past Grand Illustrious Master of New York and Grand

Representative of Oklahoma near New York brought greetings on their behalf.

Companion Charles Stuttle, Illustrious Past Grand Master, Cryptic Masons of Arkansas,

and the South Central Region Deputy General Grand Council, Int. and the Personal

Representative of Companion Lawrence O. Weaver, Most Puissant General Grand Illustrious

Master of the General Grand Council International. Companion Suttle gave a overview of the

Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation's current works and accomplishments.

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Companion Marvin Chamberlin was nominated for the office of Illustrious Grand Master and

was elected by acclamation. Companion Larry White was nominated for the office of Deputy

Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion Daniel Hanttula was nominated

for the office of Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and was elected by acclamation.

Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was

elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand

Recorder and was elected by acclamation. The name of Companion Jim Cloud was

nominated for the office of Grand Captain of the Guard and was elected. The following is the

list of Officers for 2014-2015 and those appointed along with committees:

CLOSING REMARKS Companion Logan announced that the installation of Officers of all three York Rite Bodies

would be held on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Companion Logan thanked all his Officers for their hard work during the year and thanked all those in attendance for taking time to attend our Grand Session. There being no further business, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons for the State of Oklahoma was closed in ample form.

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2014-2015

Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda MI Grand Master Rt 6, Box 457 Eufaula, OK 74432 918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C) [email protected]

Larry D. White (22) RI Deputy Grand Master 4943 E. 27th St Tulsa OK 74114 918-232-3276 (C) [email protected]

Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy RI Grand P.C.W. 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6538 (H) [email protected]

Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda RI Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected]


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Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie RI Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX) [email protected]

William J. Cloud (59) RI Grand Captain of the Guard PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK 73010 405-401-3879 [email protected] Michael O. Zura (21) Erika Illustrious Grand Conductor of Council 4805 NW Williams Ave. Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708(H) 580-583-1209 (O) [email protected] John D. Allford (3) Brenda Illustrious Grand Steward PO Box 609 McAlester, OK 74502 919-424-7766 (C) 918-622-6360 (O) [email protected] Truett McCarty (3) Sharon Illustrious Grand Marshall 15177 Highway 48 Allen, Ok 74825 580-332-3052 (H) 580-421-6621 (C) [email protected] Bobby Stalnaker (21) Illustrious Grand Sentinel 5302 SW Eyler Ave. Lawton, OK 74505 580-536-4732 (H) 580-574-7654 (C) Don H. Whitman (3) Pam Illustrious Grand Chaplain RR 2, Box 6750 Vici, OK 73859 580-273-4442 (H) [email protected]

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2014-2015

DISTRICT NO. 1 Timothy P. Israel Elk City Council No. 25 2018 W. 7th Place Altus No. 33 Elk City, OK 73644-5909 Woodward Council No. 52 580-225-5080 DISTRICT NO. 2 Bradley J. Rickelman Bernard Council No. 43 5216 W. 2nd Ave. Cimarron Valley No. 44 Stillwater, OK 74074 Stillwater Council No. 50 405-473-7814 DISTRICT NO. 3 Larry D. White Tulsa Council No. 22 4943 E. 27th St. Bartlesville Council No. 41 Tulsa, OK 74114-4905 918-232-3276(C) DISTRICT NO. 4 Daniel D. Hanttula Alpha Council No. 18 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman Council No. 27 Norman, OK 73071-3923 Guthrie Council No. 48 405-321-6538(H) Capitol Hill Council No.59 DISTRICT NO. 5 Michael C. Zura Ardmore Council No. 11 4805 NW Williams Ave. Lawton Council No.21 Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708(H) 580-583-1209(C) DISTRICT NO. 6 John D. Allford Muskogee Council No. 2 PO Box 609 Union No. 3 McAlester, OK 74502 918-424-7766

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2014-2015

Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: Donald G. Jones (3) – 700 NE 122nd St., #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) All past Grand Illustrious Masters

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Committee on Credentials: Robert D. Cundiff (59) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) John D. Church (33) - 1425 Concord Ln., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 405-865-3036 Committee on Finance: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Lewis A. Hullum (27) - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) – 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 405-321-6538 (ex-officio) Committee on Work and Returns: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) William J. Cloud (59) (ex-officio) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Trasen Akers (59) - Chmn - 5300 W. Memorial Rd. Apt # 1R, Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (918-348-9654 Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (27) - Chmn - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) David Ray (27) – 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405-735-1028) Committee on York Rite Coordination: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276)James Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Timothy P. Israel (25) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) William Pearce (22) - 27552 E 128th St, Coweta, OK 74429 (918-486-2730) Committee on Custodian of the Work: Timothy P. Israel (25) - Chmn - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Robert R. Rolseth (22) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) (C)

Standing Resolution Committee

Investment Advisory Board: 2012-14 John L. Logan (Com 29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 Michael J. Megeath (Coun 22) -6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819) 2014-16 Charles L. Stuckey (Chap 25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

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Special Committees

Charters and Dispensations: Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) – 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 405-321-6538 (ex-officio) DeMolay: Gary A. Davis (44) Chmn - 620 W Cherry St, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Pat Couch (22) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Larry D. White (22) - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Masonic Charity Foundation: 2013-2015 John D. Allford (3) - PO Box 609, McAleste4r, OK 74502 (918-424-7766) MEMBERSHIP Robert R. Rolseth (52) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) – CENTRAL REGION - 3509 Evans Drive, OKC, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Brad Rickelman (14) - N.CENT. REGION – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Marvin Fletcher (52) - N.E. REGION - 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-352-2382) Mike Sexton (1) - S.E. REGION – 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK 74553 (918-470-5986) John Carter (11) - S.CENT. REGION – 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) Bobby Laws (60) - WESTERN REGION – 11120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105) York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation 2014 - Bobby L. Carter President – Vacant 2015 - Kish L. Thomas Secretary – Gary A. Davis 2016 - Charles L. Stuckey Youth Leadership Award: Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) William Pearce (22) - 27552 E 128th St, Coweta, OK 74429 (918-486-2730) Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Larry D. White (22) - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276)

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Committee on Necrology Don H. Whitman (3) - RR 2, Box 6750, Vici, OK 73859 (580-273-4442)

2015 Regional and Department Conferences Committee Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Larry D. White (52) – 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) Paul T. Currell (50) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) Committee on Time and Place: L. Eric Stuckey (14) - Chmn- 703 W. 35th Pl, Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-607-1744) Trasen Akers (101) – 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David Ray (24) – 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405-735-1028) Committee on Appreciation: James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - Chmn - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Assistant Custodians of the Work: District 1 - Paul T. Currell (25) - 3106 S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) District 2 - Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) District 3 - James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523 District 4 - James E. Smyrl (22) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) District 5 - Bobby Stalnaker (21) - 5302 SW Eyler Ave, Lawton, OK 73505 (580-574-7654) District 6 - Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Webmaster: John Christopher (48) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73034 (405-706-2796) [email protected] York Rite Promotional Booth: Robert R. Rolseth (22) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Members of the MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD

RONALD J. MINSHALL This award is given to a Companion for their Adult Leadership for contributions and work in the Masonic Youth Bodies, Order of Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, and Order of DeMolay. Companion Minshall is a member of Del City Lodge No. 536 since 1978 and a Charter member Guildhall Lodge No. 553 where he has served many offices including Master of both. He has a "C" certificate from the Grand Lecturer's Association and serves on the Grand Lodge's Youth Activity and Unity Committee. Ronald received his Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of Guthrie in 1994, was vested with the rank and decoration of Knight Commander Court of Honour in 1999 and was

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coroneted an Honorary Inspector General, 33 in 2009. He also works in several of the Scottish Rite degrees at their reunions. Ronald is currently serving as Executive Officer fo Oklahoma DeMolay and is an active member of the International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay. He has been Director of Conclave in Oklahoma for many years and in his youth served as State Master Councilor for Oklahoma DeMolay. Companion and Sir Knight Minshall is a member of Guthrie York Rite Bodies since 2000.

PAST ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS 1991 Gary A. Davis, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1992 James L. Fisher, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 1993 1994 Everet Keith Liles, Guthrie Council No. 2, Guthrie 1995 Curtis Gimlin, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1996 Willis L. Emerson, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1997 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1998 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1999 Nellie N. Davis, 620 W. Cherry St. Drumright, OK 74030 2000 Lanny R. Sander, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *2001 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2003 David E. Brooks, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2004 Patrick D. Couch, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2005 Jimmey G. McKinney, Guthrie Council No. 22, Guthrie 2006 Ronald Keith Duffield, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2007 Donnie G. Higginbotham, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2008 Paul T. Currell, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Stephen Oneal Singleton, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2010 Michael Branson, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2011 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Ronald J. Minshall, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *Deceased

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD CLYDE H.SCHOOLFIELD, JR.

Companion Schoolfield was greeted in 1989 in Circle Council No. 56, He served Circle Council as Illustrious Master in 1991 and Recorder in 1992. He has been a member of Alpha Council since 2009 and served as Illustrious Master in 2013 and has since served as Recorder. Clyde is a member of the Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters of Oklahoma and a member of the Order of the Sword and Trowal since 1991. He has also served the Grand Council as a Custodian of the Work since 2013. During 2013, Companion Schoolfield's leadership caused membership to be increased by hosting two field days in Oklahoma City which resulted in 120 new members, including 36 which were new members in Alpha Council. Clyde has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights include Master of

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Guidhall Lodge No. 553; a member of Oklahoma Lodge of Research; 32 Scottish Rite Mason and active in the Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite; Past High Priest of Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91 and Cyrus Chapter No. 7; member of Holy Order of High Priesthood of OKlahoma; Grand Scibe of the Grand CHapter of R.A.M. of OKlahoma; Past Commander of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 and Oklahoma Commandery No. 3,member and Knight Recorder of the Oklahoma Past Commander's Association; member and current Officer of Oklahoma College No. 75 York Rite Sovereign College of North America; memebr and current Officer of Father Murrow Council No. 10, Allied Masonic Degrees; member of Oklahoma College Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis; member and current Priest of Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons; and member of the Ryal Order of Scotland.

PAST CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

*1975 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1976 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 1, Ardmore *1977 D. L. “Pat” Patton, Clinton Council No. 49, Clinton *1978 George W. Evans, Circle Council No. 56, Oklahoma City *1979 William Hensley, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1980 John Willis Steward, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1981 Charles S. Forbes, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1982 Raymond E. Bivert, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 1983 Orlan R. “Ray” Harrington, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1984 Robert B. Russell, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton *1985 John C. Shanklin, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1986 Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *1987 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1988 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1989 Russell J. Long, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1990 Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Council No. 452, Woodward *1991 Hilden J. Smith, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1992 Vincent S. Julliano, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1993 Michael G. Aston, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1994 Amos G. Robison, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1995 Dewey A. Coldiron, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon 1996 Herbert Louis Niles, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1997 T. Smith, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2000 Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No.59, Midwest City *2002 Charles F. Moss, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *2003 Charles N. Haley, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *2004 Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 2005 David A. Ray, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2006 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Council No. 33, Altus 2007 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *2008 James C. Taylor, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2010 Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward 2011 Albert A. Alexander, Union Council No. 3, McAlester

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2012 James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City

GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL COLUMBIAN AWARD

A medal awarded to an outstanding Cryptic Mason for service to Masonry. One medal for each of the ten Regions, and not more than three medals at-large per Triennium. Nominations are made to the Regional Deputies on the FORM and selection by the elective officers. These nominations must be sent to the General Grand Recorder by Dec 31st of 2013. The first known award for an Oklahoma Council member goes to:

ROBERT G. DAVIS

Robert G. Davis is a 45-year Mason. Currently he is the General Secretary of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Bodies in Oklahoma, serving there for 27 years. He is a Past Master of three Masonic lodges, and served as the charter Master of Guildhall Lodge #553, a traditional practices lodge in Oklahoma. He is a KYCH, a 33° Mason, and recipient of the Grand Cross. He is a Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, and serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Masonic Charity Foundation. He is a Past Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, Past Sovereign Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees, and Past Governor of the Oklahoma York Rite College. He is the Chief Adept of the Oklahoma College of Masonic Rosicrucians. Nationally, he is serving as the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees in the United States; he serves on the Education Committee of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, the Masonic Education and Research Committee and Rituals and Ritualistic Matters Committee of the United Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Scottish Rite Research Society. He is a past president of the Masonic Restoration Foundation and serves on the Steering Committee of the Masonic Information Center of the United States. He is past President and Fellow of the International Philalethes Society and serves as the editor of the High Council publications of Masonic Rosicrucians. He is a member of the Nine Muses Council No. 13 in Washington, D.C. Robert is well known both in the areas of Masonic Research and Masonic Renewal. For his work in Masonic Renewal, he was awarded the Paul Horn Memorial Medal by the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. He was the first person to receive this highest award of that state who is not a Past Grand Master. In 1999, he was selected to receive the Grand Master’s Award of the Grand Lodge of Kansas (the highest honor given by that Grand Lodge) for his work in Masonic Leadership. In 2008, he received the Duane Anderson Award for Excellence in Masonic Knowledge from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Davis also holds the Cross of Honor and the Legion of Honor in DeMolay and is an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of the International Order of DeMolay. Illustrious Companion Davis has provided exceptional service to the Grand Council of Oklahoma. Beginning in 2000, Davis organized and implemented a state-wide membership structure. In 2005, Davis added to this structure a regional degree team component to make the York Rite degrees available to more candidates by sharing the talents of local York Rite Bodies on a regular schedule. In 2007 Davis assumed the challenge of re-creating the Oklahoma York Rite website with the goal of making York Rite Masonry appealing to interested Masons. Davis serves a class director at many state-wide York Rite festivals,

http://www.ggccmi.org/pdf/Forms/Form-Columbian_Award_Nomination.pdf

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explaining the beautiful symbolism of the degrees and orders by sharing his extensive knowledge of the ritual with the new Companions and Sir Knights. Before moving to Guthrie, Davis served 14 years in the City Management and City Planning professions. He is past president of the Guthrie Education Foundation and the Lions Club. He has served two terms on the City Council of the City of Guthrie, where he was Chairman of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Guthrie Industrial Development Authority. He currently is the Chair of the city’s Fee and Rate Structure Advisory Committee to the city council. In addition to being employed with the Guthrie Scottish Rite, Davis is also a freelance writer and a grant writer for governmental entities, Native American tribes, and non-profits. He has just completed a book on the history and evolution of the American Masonic ritual entitled The Mason’s Words, and is the author of Understanding Manhood in America: Freemasonry’s enduring Quest for the Mature Masculine,” focusing on the fraternal quest for the ideal in masculinity. Robert is married. He and his wife Sharon have two daughters and four grandchildren. Companion Davis is truly an exceptional Mason and a credit to the reputation of Freemasonry. The Companions of Oklahoma heartily recommend him for the Columbian Award.

PAST RECIPIENTS COLUMBIAN AWARD 2014 Robert G. Davis, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie, OK

PAST GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS

*1895-86 Robert W. Hill, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1896-97 Edmond H. Doyle, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1897-98 Zachary T. Walrond, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1898-99 Julius Haas, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1899-1900 John Coyle, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1900-01 Eugene Hamilton, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1901-02 Daniel M. Hailey, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1902-03 Herbert J. Evans, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1903-04 Joseph S. Murrow, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1904-05 William L. Eagleton, Norman Council No. 27, Norman, I.T. *1905-06 William H. Essex, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1906-07 Charles C. Kneisly, Guthrie Council No. 7, Guthrie, I.T. *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1908-09 Robert H. Henry, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore, OK *1909-10 James A. Scott, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1910-11 Thomas J. Sexton, Durant Council No. 12, Durant *1911-12 Jabez H. Mann, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1912-13 Isham H. G. Hulme, Weatherford Council No. 15, Weatherford *1913-14 John A. Gillis, Frederick Council No. 14, Frederick *1914-15 Christopher Springer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1915-16 Richard M. Thorp, Eldorado Council No. 19, Eldorado *1916-17 Frederick H. Smith, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1917-18 William J. Schaefer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1918-19 Charles W. Tedrowe, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity

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*1919-20 Sydnor H. Lester, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1920-21 Charles E. Creager, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1921-22 Robert Hodgson, Altus Council No. 33, Altus *1922-23 Edward P. Gallup, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1923-24 Edson A. MacMillan, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1924-25 Bert D. Ashbrook, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno *1925-26 John A. Walker, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1926-27 William Noble, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1927-28 Rupert J. Daugherty, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1928-29 Daniel W. Swaffar, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1929-30 Thomas B. Frensley, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1930-31 Clarence Brain, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1931-32 Layton S. Chilcutt, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1932-33 Fred R. Kirby, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1933-34 George E. Dole, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1934-35 Leslie H. Swan, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1935-36 Ed M.Washington, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1936-37 Thomas J. Wells, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1937-38 Wilbur P. Lee, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1938-39 Robert H. Phinney, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1939-40 Richard E. Newhouse, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1940-41 Walter M. Rainey, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1941-42 Charles G. Wattson, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno *1942-43 Haywood H. Skaggs, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1943-44 William C. Allison, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1944-45 Oliver B. Miller, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1945-46 Seth L. Mapes, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1946-47 Glenn B. Young, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1947-48 Wayne Wheelock, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1948-49 William E. Crowe, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1949-50 William H. Powell, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1950-51 Ben F. Frohock, Goodsend Council No. 46, Blackwell *1951-52 A. E. Anderson, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity *1952-53 Fridtiof M. Lumbard, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1953-54 Robert H. Jelley, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton *1954-55 Carl F. Hansen, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1955-56 George G. Duff, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1956-57 Austin R. Stough, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1957-58 Ferrel B. Morrow, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1958-59 W. King Larimore, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1959-60 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1960-61 George W. Wright, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon *1961-62 John H. White, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1962-63 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1963-64 Thomas L. Townley, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1964-65 Luther M. Deatherage, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1965-66 O. Kenneth Taylor, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1966-67 John C. Barnard, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie

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*1967-68 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Council No. 55, Atoka *1968-69 Kenneth M. Blakley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1969-70 Robert H. Bibb, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1970-71 Lorenzo S. Eales, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1971-72 Seymour B. Ingerson, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert E. Fielden, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1973-74 D. L. Cooley, capitol Hill Council No. 59, Oklahoma City *1974-75 Loren L. Jones, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *1975-76 John T. West, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1976-77 Herbert O. Nelson, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1977-78 Eugene Fields, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1978-79 Charles H. Warner, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1979-80 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore 1980-81 Neal D. Leech, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1981-82 Walter L. Harmon, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1982-83 L. D. Clark, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1983-84 Carl Burrows, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1984-85 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1985-86 George A. Hill, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 1986-87 William A. Nation, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1987-88 Donald M. Keiser, Lawton Council No.21, Lawton *1988-89 C. W. Epperson, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1989-90 William R. Hudson, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 1990-91 J. O. Rust, Jr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1991-92 John J. Petrik, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1992-93 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1993-94 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1994-95 Lewis A. Hullum, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 1995-96 Joseph M. Lusk, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1996-97 Bill B. Perkins, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1997-98 Earl L. Berryman, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1998-99 Rex L. Bowen, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 1999-00 Glenn Tuttle, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2000-01 Monte G. Hendrix, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *2001-02 Gary D. Rodriquez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002-03 Bobby L. Carter, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2003-04 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2004-05 Donald G. Jones, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2005-06 Charles L. Stuckey, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 2006-07 William D. Bowie, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2007-08 Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2008-00 E. David Snyder, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *2009-10 Jim W. Mahan, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2010-11 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2011-12 Andrew B. Palmer, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2012-13 William H. Pearce, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2013-14 John L. Logan, Woodward Council No. *Deceased

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JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION

Alabama Hirsm O. Williams I. Dwayne Dixon Dean L. Lilja

P.O. Box 100333 5001 Judy 120 Arbery Drive NW

Birmingham, AL 35210-0333 Del City, OK 73115-4551 Huntsville, AL 35806

Alaska David A. Hunt Kish L. Thomas George Watt

P.O. Box 100641 2430 NW 47th St. P.O. Box 100175

Anchorage, AK 99510-0641 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Anchorage, AK 99510-0175

Arizona George E. Weil William A. Nation Glenn Steiner

PO Box 999 1309 Lakecrest Dr. 4860 N. Miner Road

Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Norman, OK 73069 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Bobby G. Gower

P.O. Box 1526 5015 S. Berryman Rd. 711 W. Court

Little Rock, AR 77203 Oklahoma City, OK 73150 Piggott, AR 72454

Australia-South I.R. (Bob) Baker William D. Williams

5 Hill Rd 2221 Hummingbird Lane

Eden Hills SA 5055, Austrailia Edmond, OK 73034

Australia-Victoria J.P. Battye Robert E. Goode Richard Louis Elkington

476 Stoney Point Rd. 919 King Drive

Bittern, Victoria 3918, Australia Bartlesville, OK 74006

California Kenneth G. Hope Patrick D. Couch Phillip D. Gibson

801 Elm Ave. 215 W. 16th 4590 LaSalle Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90813 Owasso, OK 74055 Fremont, CA 94536

Canada, Eastern John R. Dollimount O. Ray Harrington Lawrence George Moss

129 Sherbrook Ave. 6710 NW 29th St. 10 Bunex Avenue

Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 4U4 Bethany, OK 73008 Springdale NL A0J 1T0

Canada, Western Edward Wilson Gary A. Davis Kenneth J. McKenzie

35188 Spencer St 620 W. Cherry No. 41-1750 Pacific Way

Abbotsford BC V3G 2E3 Canada Drumright, OK 74060 Kamloops, BC V2E 2K8

Colorado Robert F. Gregory David A. Ray Howard R. Caldwell

3213Lochwood Dr 11921 Maple Valley Dr 8108 Grandview Ave.

Ft Collins, CO 80525 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Arvada, CO 80002

Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Richard C. Dunaway Michael E. Seamon

525 Stillwater 730 Independence PL 150 Avery St.

Windsor, CT 06095-3842 Cushing, OK 74023 Manchester, CT 06040-1706

Delaware Mark E. Irwin Jay C. Bergstrom

6420 Shutt Rd 107 Sonant Drive

Spring Grove, PA 17632 Newark, DE 19713

District of Columbia Howard F. Coleman Bradley S. Rickelman Roger E. Cundiff

10364 Cedar Hill Lane 5216 W. 2nd Ave. 7615 Thomas Grant Dr

King George, VA 22485-4539 Stillwater, OK 74074 Alexandria, VA 22315

England and Wales John Brackley Richard Ludwik Gan

86 St. James St. The Firs-25A Tower Rd.

London, England SW1A 1PL Strawberry Hill

Middlesex TW1 4PJ

Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis Hullum George W. McCool

PO Box 13496 10 Dennis Blvd.

Tampa. FL 33681-3496 Shawnee, OK 74804-8827

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France Yves Cesso Harvey Kaylor

12 RUE DE LA TRAMNTANE 1208 Jefferson St.

34440 Col;ombiers France Altus, OK 73521

Georgia Wade C. Smith Newell K. Barker Dannie L. Reed

811 Mulberry St. 5620 East Place

Macon, GA 31201 Bartlesville, OK 74006

Greece Constantinos N. Korontzis George Ivos'

19 Acharnon St. 19 Archarnon Street

Athens, 10438 Greece 10438 Athens, Greece

Hawaii Richard W. Chadwick James E. Smyrl

2525 Date St Apt 701 2112 E. Haskell Pl.

Honolulu, HI 96826 Tulsa, OK 74110

Idaho David A. Grindle E. David Snyder Lee W. Hamilton

2642 N. Sweetwood Ave. 3151 W. North Ave. 645 El Rancho Blvd.

Meridan, ID 83642-8840 Ponca City, OK 74601 Pocatello, ID 83201

Illinois Dick J. Carroll Bradley L. Baker

2207 Sunset Dr. 151 Lamont Parkway

Pekin, IL 61554-5364 Bartlett, IL 60103-4526

Indiana Charles D. Wood, Jr. John V. Stevens

80 Byram Blvd 2544 W. Sycamore

Martinsville, IN 46151 Kokomo, IN 46901

Iowa Rusty L. Hill Glenn H. Kinsley Charles D. Yates

1937 Deer Ave 711 S. Laird 2912 S. Olive

Perry, IA 50220-7567 Mooreland, OK 73852 Sioux City, IA 51106-4228

Israel Sasson Naim Dewayne R. Hendricks

P.O. Box 33698 14416 Locust St.

Tel Aviv 61336, Israel Piedmont, OK 73078

Italy Francesco Mancuso Donald G. Jones

Via V. Bottego, No. 10 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107

10129 Torino, Italy Yukon, OK 73099

Kansas Allan D. Jackson Albert A. Alexander David F. Snyder

320 SW 8th Ave HC 63 Box 1130 820 N. Old Manor Rd.

Topeka, KS 66603-3912 Ft. Towson, OK 74735 Wichita, KS 67208

Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Aix B. Harrison James V. Jones

120 E Main St, Ste 2 2201 Brentwood Pkwy

Danville, KY 40422 Madison, WI 53704-2903

Louisiana Timothy J. Riley Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. C.B. Owen

171 Beckham's Camp Rd. 807 N. Hobson

Ringgold, LA 71068 Shawnee, OK 74801

Maine Thomas A. Emery Ron Carr Kenneth C. Carlin

9 Loring Ave 3001 El Camino 12 Highland Ave.

Auburn, ME 04210-6616 Ponca City, OK 74604 Mechanic Falls, ME 04256

Maryland Richard D. Naegele Donald J. Hawkins

4210 Overton Ave 521 Manor Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21236-4010 Sykesville, MD 21784-7319


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Massachusetts S. Wesley Lindsey Don Turley Frank G. Holt III

45 Grand Ave P.O. Box 298 87 Acavia

Medford, MA 02155 Fittstown, OK 73122 Mashton Mills, MA 02648

Michigan Anthony M. Chamberlin Barry Spradling Bernard C. Kirchoff

76 Michigan Avenue 6510 NW 10th St., Apt. 44 455 6th

Marysville, MI 48040-1110 Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Marysville, MI 48040

Minnesota Hugh C. Swift, Jr. Harlan Heidecker

2345 260th St W 15661 245th Ave.

Farmington, MN 55024 Glenwood, MN 56334

Mississippi Mickey P. McMahan William D. Bowie, Jr. George E. Frazier

P.O. Box 1030 37607 Highway 9 4930 Carrollton Road

Meridian, MS 39302-1030 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Grenada, MS 38901

Missouri Kevin B. Sample Don H. Whitman Ralph P. Bunnell

325 E. Starla Rd. RR2, Box 6750 10400 NW Tiffany Springs

Columbia, MO 65202-6628 Vici, OK 73859 Kansas City, KS 64153

Montana Roger E. Cathel Steve Singleton Jack O. Morris

821 Central Ave 4908 Loper 798 Eastside Highway

Great Falls, MT 59401 Stillwater, OK 74074 Corvallis, MT 59828

Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Troy E. Shipman Rick E. Harris

PO Box 22988 205 W. Blair Ave. 1433 SW 24th

Lincoln, NE 68542-2988 Coalgate, OK 74538 Lincoln, NE 68522-1464

Nevada Russell M. Wilde Herbert L. Niles Jerry Blevans

2321 Meadowbrook Ln. 605 S. Oklahoma 4324 Jadestone Ave.

Carson City, NV 89701-5724 Cherokee, OK 73728-3040 Las Vegas, NV 89108

New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Matthew D. McGee Gerald F. Buehrer

P.O. Box 621 228 Westbury Road 260 Meadow Rd.

Littleton, NH 03561 Ponca City, OK 74604 Portsmouth, NH 03801

New Jersey John J. Corrigan Richard G. Robins, Sr.

17 Hemlock Dr

Parlin, NJ 08859-1117

New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Elwood M. Isaacs Dickerson R. Watkins

9812 Lorelei Ln NE 6604 Penny Lane 602 Mesilla NE

Albuquerque, NM 87111 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Albuquerque, NM 87108

New York Francis E. Powley, Jr. Bobby L. Carter E. William Whittaker

47 State St PO Box 326 5088 West Bluff Dr.

Sardus, NY 14551-1142 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Bluff Point, NY 14478-9748

New Zealand A.N. French, J.P. Raymond E. Stoll

P.O. Box 38-224, Howick 4618 NW 34th St.

Aukland 1730, New Zealand Oklahoma City, OK 73170

North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Paul T. Currell Kolen Flack

P.O. Box 17212 PO Box 683 390 Crutchfield Road

Raleigh, NC 27619 Elk City, OK 73648 Union Mills, NC 28167

North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Joseph M. Lusk James K. Well

P.O. Box 9544 8705 NW 92nd St. 1014 Constitution Dr.

Fargo, ND 58106-9544 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Bismarck, ND 58501-1941


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Ohio Bobby G. Campbell Paul Schulteiss

PO Box 751538 1231 Oakmont Dr.

Dayton, OH 45475-1538 Hamilton, OH 45013

Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway John J. Petrik Norman Hoard

P.O. Box 767 126 W. Sunset Dr. P.O. Box 14

Canyonville, OR 97417-0767 Medford, OK 73759 Wheeler, OR 97147-0014

Panama Alexander Lopez Robert D. Cundiff

Pty 8902/PO Box 025205 516 Leslie Dr.

Panama City, Republic of Panama Del City, OK 73115

Pennsylvania Freeman Z. Frey III Robert T. Shipe P. Franklin Hartzel

P.O. Box 4221 5108 SE 47th St. 229 Center St.

Harrisburg, PA 17111-4221 Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Milton, PA 17847-1719

Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Tim Israel Dr. Antonio F. Joson, Jr.

1440 San Marcelino St. 2018 W. 7th Pl. 1428 San Marcelino St.

Ermita, Manila, Philippines Elk City, OK 73644-5909 Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines

Portugal Alcides Alberto Neves de Matos

Rua Dr Franciscco SA Camelro, 20, 1°

DT°, 2720-197 Amadora, Portugal

Rhode Island and John A. Larson III John E. King Robert A. Palazzo

Providence Plantations 97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee St. 52 Sherwood Ave.

N. Scituate, RI 02857-2912 Altus, Ok 73521-3042 N. Providence, RI 02911-1338

Romania Dragos Boranda Eric D. Blackwood

Str .I Cimponeanu NR 26, BL8, AP.74 PO Box 1037

Bucharest, Sector 1, Romania Muskogee, OK 74402

Scotland Grahame J. Smith Robert G. Davis William S. Dick

23 St. John St. PO Box 70 27 Barbadoes Rd.

Edinburgh EH8 8DG, Scotland Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 Kilmarnock, Scotland

South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Rodney Clark Gary B. Hinson

P.O. Box 7463 901 Birdcreek Ln. 4 Bolin Court

Columbia, SC 29202-7463 Guthrie, OK 73044-2051 N. Augusta, SC 29841-2211

South Dakota George E. Bauder

PO Box 9134

Rapid City, SD 57709

Tennessee David T. Hart Bobby Gene Pollard

PO Box 332748 536 Country Farm Road

Nashville, TN 37203-5729 Friendsville, TN 37737

Texas Orville L. O'Neill Charles L. Stuckey Orville L. O'Neill

P.O. Box 296 6099 Rustic Road 3232 Waldrop Dr.

Waco, TX 76703-0296 Ponca City, OK 74604 Dallas, TX 75229

Utah Charles E. Warren, Sr. L. Erik Stuckey John L. Elwell, Jr.

3787 E 1200 S 703 W. 35th Place PO Box 308

Heber City, UT 84032-3558 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Hooper, UT 84315


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NO. NAME-LOCATION ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER RECORDER MEETING CHARTER DATE DATE 2 MUSKOGEE David Clayton Harvey Johnson 3rd Mon 24 Aug 1894 121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402 918-682-0251 (H)918-683-5616 3 UNION Robert L. Padgett Monte G. Hendrix 4th Mon 28 May 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 Scottish Rite Temple McAlester 74502-3335 McAlester 74501 (H)918-423-6249 918-423-6360 11 ARDMORE Jim Cantrell John Carter 2nd Mon 18 Apr 1906 I.T. 1032 Cherry St. PO Box 14 Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684 18 ALPHA Kenton M. Israel Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2d & 4th Tues 11 Aug 1892 2935 W. Britton Rd Oklahoma City 73120 405-755-0036 21 LAWTON Dan Brown` Corey Holzer 1st Tues 19-Apr-11 702 SW C Ave. 702 SW C Ave. Lawton 73501 Lawton 73501 (H)580-583-1209 22 TULSA Tommy W. Childs, Jr. Craig Bowman 3rd Mon 20-Apr-11 5925 E. 9th 8812 N. 176th E. Ave. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 918-258-5768 (H)918-272-9755 (C)918-706-0686

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Vermont Bruce R. Howard Monte G. Hendrix Edward J. Jehle

17 Tuttle Meadow Drive P.O. Box 3335 232 Band Camp Rd.

Rutland, VT 05701-2544 McAlester, OK Saugerties, NY 12477

Washington Bryan D. Bechler Glenn Tuttle Alexander J. Jordan

PO Box 115 Rt. 3, Box 678 PO Box 2371

Granite Falls, WA 98252-1115 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Poulsbo, WA 98370

Wisconsin Charles Olson Douglas B. Hoffman

36275 Sunset Drive 97 E. Woodridge Dr.

Dousman, WI 53118 River Falls, WI 54022

Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget John L. Logan Martin I. Eggert

PO Box 653 2913 Robin Ridge 1229 W. Spruce

Cowley, WY 82420-0653 Woodward, OK 73801 Casper, WY 82601


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25 ELK CITY Gerald R. Stegall Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Tues 1-Apr-13 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648-0671 580-225-0484 (H)580-225-5115 27 NORMAN Daniel J. Hendrickson Daniel Hanttula 2nd Thurs 14-Apr-14 1700 N. Porter P.O. Box 720731 Norman 73069 Norman 73071-0731 405-321-7310 (H) 405-329-2968 33 ALTUS Glen D. Swain. Bobby L. Laws 1st Thurs 31-Mar-2006 1120 N. Hudson St 1202 N. Hudson St. Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (H)580-482-1336 41 BARTLESVILLE Jack Fleharty Robert E. Goode 3rd Thurs 23-Apr-08 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703 43 BERNARD Jeff McClelland James E. Halbrook 2nd Tues 15-Apr-24 1200 . Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8917 44 CIMARRON Richard Dunaway Gary A. Davis 1st & 3rd Mon 15-Apr-25 VALLEY P.O. Box 15 220 N. Ohio Drumright 74030-0015 Drumright 74030 (H) 918-352-2382 918-352-4622 (O)918-352-4622 48 GUTHRIE John R. Christopher Tommy M. Johnston 1st Thurs 6-Oct-45 1419 N. Walnut St. 2808 Ashebrooke Pl. Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H) 405-341-1081 (O)405-348-7500 50 STILLWATER Thomas Warren Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 14-Apr-49 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd Stillwater 74074 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 405-650-0864 52 WOODWARD Joshua A. Logan Ray L. Bell 4th Thurs (Jan-Oct) 2- Apr-51 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 2nd Thurs (Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward, OK 73802 580-256-5240 (H) 580-273-4442 59 CAPITOL HILL Jim Cloud Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-57 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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August 2013 TIM Troy Shipman opened the meeting at 11:00 AM. Officers present were: Troy Shipman, T IM, Tim Israel, TI Sr. Warden, Mathew McGee, TI Jr. Warden, John E. King, Registrar/Treasurer, Andrew Palmer, TI Stewart, James Taylor, TI Sentinel Petitions were read. It was moved and seconded and the following candidates be elected to receive the degree: Truett McCarty, Dan Christopher, Bryan Hensley, Steve Singleton, & Jeff Cantu All candidates were received, duly anointed and acknowledged recipients of the Order of the Sword and Trowel, making them members of the Oklahoma Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters. The following degree team performed the degree: Dannie Higginbotham TIM Jim Smyrl TI Sr. Warden Troy Shipman TI Jr. Warden John E. King Registrar/Treasurer Tim Israel TI Steward Andrew Palmer TI Sentinel New members spoke and thanked everyone for putting on the degree.

MI John Logan was introduced and introduced his Officers present. The Minutes of the 2012 -2013 Meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. A motion was made and seconded to allow the Treasurer to pay bills during the ensuing year. Motion prevailed. The annual election of officers for the year 2013 -2014 was held. It was moved -and seconded to advance the officers, with the exception of the Sentinel to be nominated and the Secretary retained. Jeff Contrell and Jim Cloud were nominated for the office of Sentinel, with the vote compiled. Jim Cloud was elected. Officers for 2013-2014 are as follows: Troy Shipman TIM Mathew McGee TT Sr. Warden Andrew Palmer Tl Jr. Warden John E. King TI Registrar/Treasurer James R. Taylor TI Steward Jim Cloud TI Sentinel

ML John Logan installed the Officers. There being no further business before the Council, it was closed in due form 12:05 PM John E.King Timothy P. Israel

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L. Erik Stuckey (14) Kerri Right Eminent Grand Commander 703 W 35th Pl Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 918-241-2356 (H) 918-607-1744 (C) [email protected] Edward J. Becerra (18) Dolores Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander 10263 Hwy 62 Elgin, OK 73538-2909 580-492-5975 (H) [email protected] Paul T. Currell (22) Shonda Eminent Grand Generalissimo PO Box 683 Elk City, OK 73648 580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W) [email protected] James E. Smyrl (20) Ginger Eminent Grand Captain General 1021 N. Washington Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C) [email protected] Charles L. Stuckey Glenda Excellent Grand Prelate 132 Road Runner Dr. Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-2804 [email protected] Elwood M. Isaacs (26) Linda Eminent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Right Eminent Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O) [email protected]


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Timothy P. Israel (22) Jan Eminent Grand Senior Warden 2018 W. 7th Place Elk City, OK 73644 580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C) [email protected] Trasen S. Akers (53) Aerial Eminent Grand Junior Warden 11700 Rocky Way Oklahoma City, OK 73162 918-348-9654 (C) [email protected] Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) Eminent Grand Standard Bearer 13447 CR 1560 Ada, OK 74820 580-399-5320 [email protected] Matt McGee (14) Eminent Grand Sword Bearer 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 580-761-6782 [email protected] Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) Mandi Eminent Grand Warder 1107 SW 24th St. Moore, OK 73170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected] Curtis K. Schuermann (6) Dawn Eminent Grand Sentinel 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 [email protected]


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ERIK L. STUCKEY GRAND COMMANDER 2013-2014

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L. ERIK STUCKEY RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER

2013-2014

Sir Knight Stuckey was born March 30, 1972 in Ponca City, OK; the third child of Charles and Glenda Stuckey. He attended and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1990. In 1997, Erik married the love of his life, Kerri Arrington and they are the proud parents of two amazing children, Joshua, an 8th grader, and Haley, a 6th grader, both attending Clyde Boyd Middle School in Sand Springs, OK. In 2002, Erik and Kerri moved their family to Sand Springs, OK, after Erik was selected and appointed a trustee of the Sand Springs Home Interests and has served as the Trustee in Charge of the Charities Department; managing the children’s home, 110 duplex units for single mothers, a community activity center, and the summer camp on Grand Lake. Brother Stuckey was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason June 2, 1995 in Ponca Lodge No. 83, AF&AM in Ponca City, Oklahoma, on the 35th Anniversary of his father, M.W. Charles Stuckey, PGM, being raised to the same. He served as Ponca Lodge’s Worshipful Master in 2003. He is also a charter member of Guildhall Lodge No. 553, Stillwater, OK and served as its secretary from 2005-2008. He is also a member of Sand Springs Lodge No. 475.

Brother Stuckey has served the Oklahoma Grand Lodge as Assistant Sword Bearer in 2002, Grand Tyler in 2006, Senior Grand Deacon in 2008, Grand Marshal in 2009, Senior Grand Steward in 2010, Junior Grand Steward in 2011 and Senior Grand Deacon in 2012. He has served since 2009 as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. Companion Stuckey was exalted a Royal Arch Mason on September 26, 1996 and served as Excellent High Priest in 2002 for Olivet Chapter No. 25. He is a member of the Order of the High Priesthood. He is also a duel member of Tulsa Chapter No. 52 in Tulsa, OK. Companion Stuckey received the degrees of Royal and Select Master in Bernard Council No. 43, Royal and Select Masters (Cryptic Masons) on September 26, 1996, and served as Illustrious Master in 2002. He is a member of the Sword and Trowel of Oklahoma. He is also a duel member of Tulsa Council No. 22 in Tulsa, OK. Sir Knight Stuckey received the orders of Christian Knighthood in Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 on September 26, 1996, and served as Eminent Commander in 2001. He is a member of the Past Commanders Association and a life sponsor of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. He is also a duel member of Trinity Commandery No. 20 in Tulsa, OK.

Sir Knight Stuckey was elected the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Oklahoma on April 27, 2013. Our distinguished companion and Sir Knight was accepted as a member of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor in May 20, 2004 and served as its Prior in 2011-2012.

He accepted an invitation to become a member of the Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in May 21, 2005 and served the United Grand Imperial Council as the Chairman of the Credentials Committee 2008-2009.

He also accepted an invitation to join the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, Joseph of Arimathea Tabernacle IV in 2008 and is currently serving as the IV Pillar.

Brother Stuckey was also elected to receive the Allied Masonic Degrees in the McMillion Council No. 15, on November 4, 2005 and is currently the Junior Deacon.

Brother Stuckey also proudly received the Scottish Rite Degrees on June 22, 1996 in

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the Valley of Guthrie, Orient of Oklahoma. In 2002, he dualed with the Valley of Tulsa, Orient of Oklahoma. He has served as Wise Master of the Tulsa Chapter of Rose Croix in 2011 and currently is serving as the Master of Ceremonies in the Tulsa Valley Lodge of Perfection. He served as Venerable Master of the Knights of Saint Andrew in 2005 & 2006 and as Venerable Master of the Order of the Symbolic Chain in 2009-2010. He was also served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Tulsa Scottish Rite Society, 2004-2009. Mr. Stuckey has served his community as a board member of the American Heritage Bank Advisory Board since 2004; as a member of the Board of Directors of Sand Spring Community Services since 2004 and as its President in 2013-2014; the advisory board of the Sand Springs Schools Summer Spirit Enrichment Program, 2004-2008; member of the Sand Springs Rotary Club since 2002; Trustee of the Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority 2005-2010 and as Chairman 2007-2010; advisory board of the Leadership Sand Springs Steering Committee 2003-2005; as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sand Springs Area Chamber of Commerce from 2003-2008, serving as its Director of Community Development in 2005 and Secretary/Treasurer in 2007, also served as chair of the Oklahoma Community Institute 2003-2006 and received the “Keep Oklahoma Beautiful” Environmental Excellence Award in 2005 and the “Up with Trees” Community Award in 2006 for the Redbud Renaissance Project. Mr. Stuckey also currently serves Tulsa County on the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Mr. Stuckey enjoys his memberships in the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators, the Southwestern Association of Executives of Homes for Children and OKCare – Oklahoma Children’s Agencies and Residential Enterprises, Inc. where he serves as Treasurer. Brother Stuckey is most fulfilled by serving and belonging to Osage Hills Christian Church in Tulsa, OK. He was ordained a Deacon in 2005 and as an Elder in 2009. He serves as the Secretary of the General Board since 2005 and serving as an adult Sunday School Teacher since 2006. He is a true believer in Jesus Christ, God’s one and only Son, our one and only Savior.

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AREA ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2013-2014

AREA 1 …………………………………………………………………… MATT McGEE ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY NO. 8, K.T. - STILLWATER, OK BEN HUR COMMANDERY NO. 14, K.T. - PONCA CITY, OK

AREA 2 ………………………………………………………………… JAMES E. SMYRL CALVARY COMMANDERY NO. 26, K.T. - BARTLESVILLE, OK

TRINITY COMMANDERY NO. 20, K.T. - TULSA, OK AREA 3 ……………………………………………………………CURTIS SCHUERMANN

MUSKOGEE COMMANDERY NO. 2, K.T. - MUSKOGEE, OK GETHSEMANE COMMANDERY NO. 25, K.T. - OKMULGEE, OK

AREA 4 …………………………………………………… DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM McALESTER COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - McALESTER, OK ARDMORE COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - ARDMORE, OK

AREA 5 …...………………………………………………………..… TRASEN S. AKERS

GUTHRIE COMMANDERY NO. 1, K.T. - GUTHRIE, OK

CAPITOL HILL COMMANDERY NO. 53, K.T. - MIDWEST CITY, OK

AREA 6 …………………………………………………………….… STEVE GUERRERO OKLAHOMA COMMANDERY NO. 3, K.T. - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK CIMARRON VALLEY COMMANDERY NO. 42, K.T. - DRUMRIGHT, OK

AREA 7 ……………………………………………………………….… PAUL T. CURRELL LAWTON COMMANDERY NO. 18, K.T. - LAWTON, OK

ELK CITY COMMANDERY NO. 22, K.T., ELK CITY, OK

AREA 8 ……………………………………………………………… TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL ST. AUMER NO. 29, K.T. - WOODWARD, OK NORMAN COMMANDERY NO. 38, K.T. - NORMAN, OK

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GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA 2013-2014 STANDING COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (53) – Chmn – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) James H. Ellis (26) - 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-6339)

FINANCE William J. Cloud (53) - Chmn - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) Steve P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) – 1107 SW 24tth St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath (22) - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE Glenn H. Kinsley (29) – Chmn - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488) Mark Critchfield (1) – Secretary - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS Kenneth D. Buckley (25) – Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488)

TRIENNIAL MATTERS

Paul T. Currell (22) – Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) L. Erik Stuckey (14) –703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

GENERAL MATTERS Timothy P. Israel (22) – Chmn - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

NECROLOGY Charles L. Stuckey (14) - Chmn - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2011 - 2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215)

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YORK RITE COORDINATION: 2013 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2014 – Donnie G. Higginbotham (9) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) 2015 – James E. Smyrl (20) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Ex-Officio - Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Grand Commandery Officers

MEMBERSHIP CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION / SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2013 - Andrew B. Palmer (20) Chmn - 401 W Charleston, BA, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) 2014 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2015 - E. David Snyder (14) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-762-5377) 2016 - David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533) 2017 - Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Sec -Treasurer - Gary A. Davis - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

PRINTING Mark Critchfield (1) –Chmn - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 70604 (580-762-2804) James R. Creason (22) – 521 S. 4th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 (918-623-0366)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE James E. Smyrl (20) - Chmn – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Richard C. Dunaway (42) – 905 E. Moses, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) Robert G. Davis (1) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037)

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EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533)

REGIONAL DEGREE CONFERRALS/ONE-DAY FESTIVALS Robert G. Davis (1) – Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037) Mark A. Critchfield (1) – 3416 NW 176th St., Edmond, OK 73012 ( I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) James E. Smyrl (20) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021)


James P. Cleveland (3) - 900 N. Fretz Ave., Edmond, OK 73003-5168 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (53) – 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence)

L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

TIME AND PLACE Trasen Akers (53) - Chmn - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533)

APPRECIATION Matt McGee (14) – 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION

DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (20) - Chmn - 620 W. Cherry, Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Timothy P. Israel (22) – 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

YORK RITE TEMPLE BUILDING COMPANY COMMITTEE 2014 – Glenn H. Kinsley (29) President: Kenneth D. Buckley 2015 – Michael E. Hampton (14) Secretary: Gary A. Davis 2016 – David A. Ray (38)

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA

At The One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Convocation Held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

April 26, 2014

There being a constitutional number of Commanderies represented to form a quorum, the One-Hundred-Nineteenth Annual Conclave of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Oklahoma was reconvened in the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, 8:00 a.m., April 26, 2014 with L. Erik Stuckey, Grand Commander, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places:

RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER................……. L. ERIK STUCKEY VERY EMINENT DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER.......... EDWARD J. BECERRA EMINENT GRAND GENERALISSIMO.............................. PAUL T. CURRELL EMINENT GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL.......................... JAMES E. SMYRL EMINENT GRAND SENIOR WARDEN............................. TIMOTHY P ISRAEL EMINENT GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN...............…………. TRASEN S. AKERS EMINENT GRAND PRELATE............................................ CHARLES L. STUCKEY EMINENT GRAND TREASURER..................................… ELWOOD M. ISAACS EMINENT GRAND RECORDER ……. ............................. GARY DAVIS EMINENT GRAND STANDARD BEARER........................ DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM EMINENT GRAND SWORD BEARER.............................. MATT McGEE EMINENT GRAND WARDER...............................……….. STEVEN P. GUERRERO, JR. EMINENT GRAND SENTINEL.......................................... CURTIS K. SCHUERMANN In addition to the above, the Grand Commander appointed Sir Knights James Taylor, Jr., Robert R. Rolseth, and Bradley Rickelman as Tellers.

RECEIVED AND INTRODUCED VISITING DIGNITARIES Trinity Commander No. 20 formed the lines for the reception of visiting dignitaries and

introductions. Sir Knight T. Michael Fegan, RE Past Grand Commander of Kansas, South Central Department Commander of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA Personal Representative for Sir Knight David Dixon Goodwin, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA.

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS PRESENT

DONALD L. TURLEY 1994-95 JOHN L. LOGAN 2007-08 JAMES R. CREASON 1995-96 MICHAEL E. HAMPTON 2008-09 WILLIAM A. NATION 1996-97 LEWIS A. HULLUM 2009-10 O. RAY HARRINGTON 1998-99 I. DWAYNE DIXON 2010-11 CHARLES L. STUCKEY 2000-01 RICHARD C, DUNAWAY 2011-12 GLENN H. KINSLEY 2003-04 MARK A. CRITCHFIELD 2012-13 GARY A. DAVIS 2004-05 ELWOOD M. ISAACS (HONORARY) ROBERT G. DAVIS 2005-06

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The Right Eminent Grand Commander welcomed all the above Past Grand Commanders and thanked them for their support.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None were noted.

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES REPRESENTED The Grand Commander requested a roll call of the Constituent Commanderies. He extended to them a cordial welcome. Out of 15 Commanderies, 14 were represented by either the Commander, Generalissimo, or Captain General. They are as follows: Guthrie No 1 Muskogee No. 2 Oklahoma No. 3 McAlester No. 6 St. John’s No. 8 Ben Hur No. 14 Lawton No. 18 Trinity No. 20 Elk City No. 22 Calvary No. 26 Norman No. 38 Cimarron Valley No. 42 Capitol Hill No. 53

APPROVE PROCEEDINGS

A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings of the one hundredeighteenth annual convocation. Motion prevailed.

GRAND COMMANDER’S ADDRESS

TO OUR DISTINUISHED GUESTS, GRAND OFFICERS, AND SIR KNIGHTS OF

THE GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA: It is a distinct honor and pleasure for me to welcome you to our 119th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma. For those who are present, my heartfelt thanks for taking the time to be here and participate in our Grand York Rite activities. To our distinguished guests and visitors, we hope your stay with us will be both agreeable and refreshing. I am pleased to welcome Sir Knight T. Michael Fegan, Right Eminent Department Commander of the South Central Department of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. Sir Knight Fegan, we sincerely hope that your stay with us will exceed all your expectations. We are also honored with the presence of Most Worshipful Ronald J. Chambers, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oklahoma. We know that you have a very busy schedule and we do appreciate your being here with us. We are proud of your connection with York Rite and are

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pleased to continue our fraternal relationship with the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. I also want to extend fraternal greetings to Most Excellent Companion Donald G. Jones, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and to Most Illustrious Companion John L. Logan, Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. It has been a rewarding experience for to have served with these distinguished Brothers. My thanks go out to the elected Grand Officers of our Grand Commandery. It was my pleasure to serve with them and I know they all have a burning desire to serve and improve our Order. To the appointed committees, I take this opportunity to thank you for serving and your diligence in performing your duties. Sir Knights, my service to the Order these past years, has been encourage and supported by my beautiful, loving wife, Kerri. I am one of the luckiest men in the world to be supported by her in all capacities of my life. To my children, Joshua and Haley, thank you for sharing me and understanding that we all must serve. Joshua you have always taken the time to care about my undertakings and Haley your many hugs and kisses upon returning home, will live with me forever. Thank you my precious family, I hope my future actions will show my support of each of your endeavors and will reflect my appreciation and love I have for each of you. Finally, I have been blessed to have been shaped, molded and instructed by many fine Masonic men in my York Rite career. These men have made the experience worth the time and effort. First, Sir Knight John Logan, you have served as an inspiration to me. You, my friend, have many excellent qualities that I wish to emulate in my Masonic career. Thank you for your words of council and friendship through the years. Sir Knight David Ray, you are one of the most servant hearted and giving men that I have had the pleasure to know. As a young mason you made me feel wanted and welcome and then showed me that service to the fraternity is more important than the titles one can receive. Finally, to my father, Sir Knight Charles Stuckey, in Masonry you first received me at the door as an Entered Apprentice and have continued to guide and support me ever since. You have taught me to find my own voice and to be my own man and Mason, I hope that I have made you proud. I know that I am truly blessed as a man and Mason that you are my dad.

NECROLOGY

We were again reminded of our mortality this year with the passing of several Sir Knights including the passing of one of our Past Grand Commanders: Sir Knight Kenneth D. Buckley, Grand Commander 1989-1990 We express our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of all the departed Sir Knights who have joined the asylum above and are at rest from their labors.

COMMANDERIES CONSTITUTED No new Commanderies were constituted this year.

CONSOLIDATIONS Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, K.T. – Okmulgee, OK consolidated with Muskogee Commandery No. 2, K.T. – Muskogee, OK.

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DISPENSATIONS October 16, 2013 – Issued dispensation to Trinity Commandery No. 20 to allow Trinity Commandery to have their election of Officers on 25 November 2013 in lieu of 23 December 2013. January 10, 2014 – Issued dispensation to Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53 to allow Capitol Hill Commandery to hold their election of Officers on Wednesday, 17 January 2014 in lieu of 20 December 2013 due to weather conditions.

GENERAL ORDERS

General Order No. 1 – 17 June 2014 - Consisted of the listings of the Grand Officers, Committeemen, and Officers-in-Charge for the Templar Year 2013-2014. General Order No. 2 – 30 October 2013 – Consisted of the Toast to our Most Eminent Grand Master by the Grand Prelate and the Religious Activities Committee of the Grand Encampment, the Grand Master’s response, the Grand Prelate’s Christmas message, and the Grand Commander’s Christmas Greetings. General Order No. 3 – 24 January 2014 – Consisted of the assignments of the inspectors and time and places for the annual inspections of the constituent Commanderies. General Order No. 4 – 3 March 2014 – Consisted of the appointment of Sir Knight John L. Logan, as Acting Chairman of the Work and Tactics committee and the changes to inspector assignments for the annual inspections. General Order No. 5 - 15 March 2014 - Consisted of Easter message to constituent Commanderies.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

As other Grand Commanders before me, it was a great honor for me to assist in presenting a grant to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the amount of $120.000 to continue their research in retinal degeneration on the genetic level. Thank you, Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth for accepting the huge task of being the Oklahoma Chairman for the KTEF. Remember, Sir Knights, we in Oklahoma should make a greater commitment to increasing our donations to this wonderful foundation.

OUT-OF-STATE VISITS

19-21 September 2013 – Attended York Rite Southwest Conference held in Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Little Rock, AR.

IN-STATE VISITS

18 May 2013 Attended the Knights York Cross of Honor Ceremony in Drumright 18 May 2013 Attended Prince of Peace – Red Cross of Constantine meeting in Drumright 20 May 2013 Visited University of Oklahoma Health Services Center and

presented an KTEF grant from the Grand Encampment 28 May 2013 Visited and received at my Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 15 June 2013 Attended the Royal Arch Degree at Tulsa Chapter No. 52 RAM 13 July 2013 Attended York Rite Quarterly meeting in Stillwater 3 August 2013 Attended the Red Cross Triad at the Wyndam Garden Hotel in OKC 14 August 2013 Attended the McMillion Council No. 15 Allied Masonic Degrees in

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17 August 2013 Attended Past Commander’s Association, Order of the Trowel, and Order of High Priesthood in Midwest City in OKC.

26 June 2013 Attended the Order of the Red Cross at Trinity Commandery No. 20 KT

14 September 2013 Attended York Rite Quarterly meeting in OKC 28 September 2013 Attended the Grand Master’s Field Day in OKC 12 October 2013 Attended the Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion 26 October 2013 Attended the Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion 28 October 2013 Attended the Order of the Temple at Trinity Commandery No. 20 KT 9 November 2013 Attended the 105th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Oklahoma 13 November 2013 Attended the McMillion Council No. 15 Allied Masonic Degrees in

Owasso 18 January 2014 Attended Commandery Work and Tactics Meeting in OKC 8 February 2014 Attended the Tulsa York Rite Council/Commandery Field Day. 8 March 2014 Attended York Rite Quarterly meeting in Drumright 22 March 2014 Attended the Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion 12 April 2014 Attended the McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion

INSPECTIONS ATTENDED

12 March 2014 Attended St. John’s Commandery No. 8 Annual Inspection, Stillwater 13 March 2014. Attended Guthrie Commandery No. 1 Annual Inspection, Guthrie 24 March 2014 Attended McAlester Commandery No. 9 Annual Inspection, McAlester 25 March 2014 Attended Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 Annual Inspection, Ponca

City 27 March 2014 Attended St. Aumer Commandery No. 29 Annual Inspection,

Woodward 29 March 2014 Attended Trinity Commandery No. 20 Annual Inspection, Tulsa 3 April 2014 Attended Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 Annual Inspection, OKC 9 April 2014 Attended Muskogee Commandery No. 2 Annual Inspection,

Muskogee

COMMANDERIES THAT DID NOT OPEN AND RECEIVE THE REGC FOR ANNUAL INSPECTIONS:

Calvary Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore

RECOMMENDATIONS

Sir Knights, we are all aware that several Commanderies are flourishing, a few are rising to new heights, others have become stagnate, and a pair are hanging on by their fingernails. We again might plea for membership; it is of great importance that we at least replace ourselves but true greatness for this organization will come, when we answer the need for participation of our existing members. Recruit those Sir Knights that are attending lodge but not the York Rite and give up your place and let them find the joy of participation. You and I must work diligently to help our local Commanderies.

CONCLUSION

In concluding, I want to express my sincere thanks to Sir Knights Gary Davis, REPGC

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and Grand Recorder and Sir Knight Elwood Ike Isaacs, Honorary REPGC and Grand Treasurer. These Sir Knights continue do stellar jobs in handling the business of our Grand Bodies. They are truly servant leaders and we are blessed to have them looking after the administrative functions of our Grand Bodies. To Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, you gave me the foundation upon which I have built my York Rite career. Thank you for all that you have done and for supporting me while in office. You have a superb group of Grand Officers coming up and I wish upon them safe travels and success. I am confident that their leadership skill will lead us to a bright and positive future. To Sir Knight Ed Becerra, I pledge you my support and wish you and your Grand Officers the very best. Thank you for the opportunity to preside as your Grand Commander. It is an honor that I will hold dear for as long as I live. York Rite Masonry plays such an import part in the Masonic family and there is no doubt that every Master Mason should become a member of the York Rite Bodies and every Christian Mason to become a Knight Templar. May God bless our Christian Order and may God bless you one and all! Fraternally submitted, L. Erik Stuckey, Right Eminent Grand Commander

NAMES OF PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

JURISDICTION OF OKLAHOMA

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PAST GRAND COMMANDERS OF INDIAN TERRITORY

Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand

Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder

1895 *Robert W. Hill *James E.Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett

1896 *James E. Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett

1897 *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow

1898 *Patrick J.Byrne ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow

1899 ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow

1900 *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow

1901 *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *H. L. Jarboe, Jr. *Joseph S. Murrow

1902 *Daniel M. Hailey *D. M. Williams *Herbert J. Evans ***A. V. Francis *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1903 *Herbert J. Evans *William F. Bow man *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1904 *William F. Bow man *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Frank Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1905 *John Coyle *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1906 *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1907 *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Christ. Springer *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1908 *John W. Speak *Christ. Springer *Ira McNair *Roy D. Fuller *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow

1909 *Christ. Springer *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle

1910 *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle

1911 *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *Eugene Hamilton

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS OF OKLAHOMA TERRITORY



1896 *C.M. Barnes *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham

1897 *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham

1898 *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Julius C. Cross *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham

1899 *W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach

1900 *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach

1901 *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach

1902 *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham

1903 *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham

1904 *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham

1905 *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1906 *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1907 *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1908 *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1909 *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1910 *Edw ard P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

1911 *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *James Q. Loutham *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

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1911 *Robert H. Henry **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1912 **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1913 *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1914 *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1915 *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *E. P. McMahon *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1916 *James Q. Louthan *E. P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1917 *Eugene P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Milton C. Hale *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1918 *C. S. Highsmith *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Dow ning *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1919 *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Dow ning *Orin Ashton *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1920 *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Dow ning *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1921 *Harold B. Dow ning *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrow e *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1922 *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrow e *Sydnor H. Lester *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1923 *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrow e *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1924 *C. W. Tedrow e *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1925 *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1926 **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Sw an *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1927 *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Sw an *R. V. Dow ning *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1928 *James C. Johnson *Leslie H. Sw an *R. V. Dow ning *Gilbert Presnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1929 *Leslie H. Sw an *R. V. Dow ning *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1930 *Ralph V. Dow ning *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1931 *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1932 *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

1933 *Walter M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

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1934 *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *Ira B. Kirkland *J. A. Latham

1935 *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *Ralph V. Dow ning *J. A. Latham

1936 *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1937 *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1938 *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1939 *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1940 *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1941 *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1942 *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1943 *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1944 *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1945 *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1946 *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham

1947 *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *L. A. Maphet *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1948 *P. O. Creason *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1949 *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *J. R. Holmes *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1950 *W. H. King *G. B. Young *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1951 *G. B. Young *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1952 *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1953 *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1954 *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1955 *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

1956 *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1957 *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1958 *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1959 *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1960 *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *E. T. Ross *R. W. Rogers *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1961 *Ernest T. Ross *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1962 *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *W. H. King *J. A. Latham

1963 *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1964 *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1965 *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1966 *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1967 *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1968 *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1969 *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *Jack Freeman *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1970 *A. S. Johnson *L. E. Tryon *Jack Freeman C. W. Reese *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1971 *Jack Freeman C. W. Reese *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1972 C. W. Reese *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard

1973 *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard

1974 *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard

1975 *Walter L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard

1976 *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard

1977 *Norman P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard

1978 *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard

1979 *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard

1980 *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin Lilburn M. Pierce *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard

1981 Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin Lilburn Pierce Cecil E. Johnson *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden

1982 *John C. Shanklin Lilburn M. Pierce *Ellis Sappington Cecil E. Johnson *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden

1983 Lilburn Pearce *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden

1984 *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1985 *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson Charles H. Warner *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1986 Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

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1987 *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1988 **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1989 Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1990 Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1991 Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1992 Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley James R. Creason *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1993 Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink

1994 Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation Edw ard W. Hart Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink

1995 James R. Creason William A. Nation Edw ard W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink

1996 William A. Nation Edw ard W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink

1997 Edw ard W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Kish L. Thomas Donald H. Haralson

1998 O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey *Paul A. Fitch Kish L. Thomas David A. Ray

1999 Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Bartis M. Kent *John Schraw ger, Jr Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris

2000 Charles L. Stuckey *John Schraw ger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris

2001 *John Schraw ger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris

2002 *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr.

2003 Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr.

2004 Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Elw ood M. Isaacs John D. Miller, Jr.

2005 Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2006 *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lew is A. Hullum Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2007 John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lew is A. Hullum I. Dw ayne Dixon Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2008 Michael E. Hampton Lew is A. Hullum I. Dw ayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaw ay Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2009 Lew is A. Hullum I. Dw ayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaw ay Mark A. Critchfield Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2010 I. Dw ayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaw ay Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2011 Richard C. Dunaw ay Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Edw ard C. Becerra Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2012 Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Edw ard C. Becerra Paul T. Currell Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

2013 L. Erik Stuckey Edw ard C. Becerra Paul T. Currell James E. Smyrl Elw ood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis

* Deceased ** Dimitted *** Lost Membership

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Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma

General Fund, Acct held at Wells Fargo




AT&T, (T), 200 sh, yield 5.23% 6164.62 $7,032.00

I Shares, (PFF), 260 Sh, yield 6.60% 9714.36 9,575.80

Linn Eneregy (LINE), 100 sh, yield 9.41%, 3913.53 3,079.00

Pow erShares, (PGX), 625 Sh, Avg. yield 6.78% 8751.07 8,400.00

Suburban Propane, (SHP), 100 sh, yield 7.46% 3784.94 4,690.00


Avg yield 7.0% 825.68 37855.12 38,680.80

Mutual Funds: Open & Closed End Cost

Franklin Income, 1,459.839 sh, yield 4.77% 2729.97 3,576.60

Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, yield 7.64% 3249.15 3,140.00

Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 250 Sh, yield 5.41% 4122.58 5,542.50

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 7.87% 3218.88 2,860.00

Trotoise Energy Cap, (TYY), 115 Sh, yield 5.23% 3289.66 3,754.75

Avg yield 6.0% 2,263.61 16610.24 18,873.85

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value .

Prudential Fin (PRH), 200 sh, yield 6.83%, (5.7%) 4347.98 4,168.00

US Cellular,, 100 sh, avg yield 7.66%, (6.95%) 2571.00 2,265.00

Avg yield 6.31% -485.98 6918.98 6,433.00

Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2013 $65,964.98

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 $652.78

Transferred to Gd Cmdy Ckg Acct, 7/5 & 10/18/13 $4,500.00 1.0%


Holyland Pilgrimage Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg yield, .10% $890.88


Pow erShares, 85 Sh, yield 6.78% 1098.23 1,142.40

Avg yield 6.78% 44.17 1098.23 1,142.40

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Cost

Qw est Corp (CTY), 150 sh, yield 8.07% 3131.97 2,842.50

Avg yield 8.07% 289.47 3131.97 2,842.50

Total Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value as of 12/31/13 $4,875.78

Net Gain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 -$260.99

Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $279.14 -5.1%

Total Withdraw als, 1/10,10/17,12/31/13 for Pastor's Holyland Travel, $4,792.17

Total Deposits 6/10, 7/2-9,11/12/13 $4,849.70

137

Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .32% $30,386.36


AT&T, (T), 201 sh, yield 5.23% 6200.86 $7,067.16

Century Link Inc, (CTL), 204 sh, yield 6.78% 7193.39 6,497.40

Enbridge Energy, (EEP), 200 sh, avg yhield 7.27% 5499.73 5,974.00


Pow er Shares (PGX), 777 sh, yield 6.78% 11374.20 10,442.88

Suburban Propane (SHP), 100 sh, yield 7.46% 3813.41 4,690.00


Williams Paretners (WPZ), 115 sh, yield 6.90% 6004.74 5,848.90

Avg yield 6.82% 648.35 64190.98 64,839.34

Corporate Bonds: Call Value

GTE Atlantic-Penna, 8,000 sh, yield 6.43%, (6.75%) 7870.00 8,395.28

Bell Atlantic, 20,000 sh, yield 6.01%, (6.0%) 19200.00 19,940.40

Western Union, 8,000 sh, yield 6.58%, (6.20%) 8083.40 7,533.60

Alcoa Inc, 8,000 sh, yield 6.40%. (5.95%) 7910.60 7,428.00

Avg yield 6.26% 233.28 43064.00 43,297.28

Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End Call Value

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 1,225 sh, yield 7.64% 16795.76 19,232.50

John Hancock (JHS), 725 sh, yield 7.87% 11288.55 10,367.50

Avg yeild 7.72% 1,515.69 28084.31 29,600.00

Peferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

AllState Corp (ALL'c), 155 sh, yield 6.58%, (6.75%) 3930.60 3,975.75

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.66, (6.95%) 2572.00 2,265.00

Vornado Realty, (VNOD), 200 sh, yield 7.57%, (7.875%) 5108.00 5,198.00

Wells Fargo (WFC'Q), 800 sh, yield 6.20%, (5.85%) 20000.00 18,856.00

Avg yield 6.60% -1,315.85 31610.60 30,294.75

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2013 $198,417.73

NetGain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2013 $31,194.94

18.65%


The total endow ed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 1/1/13: $175,189.88

The total endow ed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 12/31/13: $206,254.88 $31,065.00

Divividend/Interest to be distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $1,341.39

Dividend/Interest distributed to Grand Commandery in 2014 $647.49

Dividend/Interest distributed to Local Commandery in 2014 $631.00

Dividend/Interest distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $1,278.49

Total Members as of 12/31/2012 756

New members gained in 2012 64

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Grand Total of Grand Commandery Investments: 1/1/2013 12/31/2013 Gain

Totals General Fund Account Value $65,312.20 $65,964.98 $652.78 1.0%

Totals Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value 5,136.77 4,875.78 -260.99 -5.1%

Totals Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value 167,222.79 198,417.73 31,194.94 18.7%

Grand Commandery Total Investments $237,671.76 $269,258.49 31,586.73 13.3%

31,586.73

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer 269,258.49

Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma

As of 12/31/2013 Total Perpetual Members Grand Commandery, KT of Oklahoma3/12/2015 9:36 New Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to

Members Total: Total Total D ividend/ Interest Commandery Commandery Grand * Commandery Commandery Local

Name in 2012 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed * Deceased Living Commandery* Deceased Living Commanderies

Ardmore, No. 9 21 5 16 5,945.50 366.00 42.21 * 1.89 21.71 23.60 * 5.56 13.04 18.61

Ben Hur (Ponca City), No. 14 1 33 6 27 10,474.00 642.67 70.21 * 3.83 36.27 40.10 * 5.11 25.00 30.11

Calvary (B'ville), No. 26 36 23 13 10,896.00 626.40 77.36 * 10.28 23.34 33.62 * 28.70 15.04 43.74

Capitol Hill (OKC), No. 53 3 143 53 90 43,177.50 2,724.50 296.34 * 31.87 106.83 138.70 * 78.94 78.70 157.64

Cimarron Valley No. 42 1 15 6 9 3,581.10 238.74 22.23 * 2.66 11.37 14.03 * 4.15 4.05 8.20

Elk City, No. 22 3 53 16 37 13,780.00 890.00 87.93 * 7.57 45.44 53.01 * 15.12 19.81 34.93

Gethsemane No. 25 43 70 18 52 25,125.00 1,372.00 66.46 * 8.31 29.14 37.45 * 15.23 13.78 29.00

Guthrie, No. 1 21 4 17 5,460.00 364.00 38.77 * 2.40 19.84 22.23 * 3.99 12.54 16.53

Law ton, No. 18 49 23 26 10,275.00 665.00 72.95 * 9.77 22.29 32.06 * 25.59 15.30 40.90

McAlester, No. 6 2 49 13 36 9,960.00 664.20 65.18 * 6.87 40.78 47.65 * 8.17 9.35 17.53

Muskogee, No. 2 10 2 8 2,805.00 187.00 19.92 * 1.45 8.82 10.27 * 1.96 7.68 9.64

Norman, No. 38 1 65 30 35 15,761.78 1,045.74 108.29 * 12.34 35.45 47.79 * 30.58 29.91 60.50

Oklahoma No. 3. 4 33 15 18 8,755.00 583.00 49.38 * 6.25 14.42 20.67 * 16.40 12.31 28.71

St Aumur (Woodw ard), No. 29 41 19 22 6,410.00 404.00 45.51 * 8.73 27.08 35.81 * 7.42 2.28 9.70

St Johns (Stillw ater), No. 8 1 26 12 14 5,869.00 385.00 38.90 * 6.44 14.42 20.86 * 11.52 6.52 18.04

Trinity (Tulsa), No. 20 5 91 30 61 27,980.00 1,839.10 176.83 * 12.61 57.03 69.65 * 37.18 70.03 107.21

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16 64 756 275 481 206,254.88 12,997.35 1,278.46 * 133.25 514.23 647.49 * 295.64 335.36 631.00

756 0.62% * 647.49 0.31% * 631.00 0.31%

1,278.49 1,278.49


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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached financial statement reflecting the Budget data for 2013 and the Actual data for 2013 for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP Membership: 1 January 2013 1,361 Gains:

Knightings 110

Admissions 4

Reinstatements 15

Adjustments 0 Total Gains 129

Losses:

Deaths 47


Demitted 3

Adjustments 1 Total Losses - 108

Membership: 31 December 2013 1,382 Net Membership Gain: 21 We had a increase of 21 members compared to a decrease of 25 last year. Knightings of 110 compared to 55 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 57 compared to 45 last year. All Commanderies have submitted monthly and quarterly reports for Year 2013.

We had 34 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Six more than last year.

Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 64, with an ending total of 481 living and 275 deceased perpetual members. Over 34% of our active members are perpetual members. Thirteen out of Fifteen Commanderies are able to update their own database for the Grand Encampment. If there is a Recorder who doesn't have the capability to do this, you need to find someone in your Commandery who can do it for you. Training will be provided. I need the name. Recorders have done an admirable job in getting their reports in more timely this past year. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Recorder's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual conclave. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder

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CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2013

Holy

Land KT Net PEM

No. Name P/M N/P DeMolay P/C KTEF Pilgrimage Magazine Amount P/C TOTAL

1 Guthrie 17 0 $14.75 $590.00 $44.00 $152.00 $531.00 $1,331.75 $22.23 $1,353.98

2 Muskogee 8 0 $18.25 $730.00 $65.00 $162.00 $657.00 $1,632.25 $10.27 $1,642.52

3 Oklahoma 14 4 $23.00 $920.00 $77.00 $220.00 $864.00 $2,104.00 $20.67 $2,124.67

6 McAlester 34 0 $19.00 $760.00 $28.00 $220.00 $684.00 $1,711.00 $47.65 $1,758.65

8 St. John's 13 2 $8.25 $330.00 $28.00 $96.00 $315.00 $777.25 $20.86 $798.11

9 Ardmore 16 0 $7.00 $280.00 $19.00 $88.00 $252.00 $646.00 $23.60 $669.60

14 Ben Hur 26 1 $6.25 $250.00 $21.00 $104.00 $234.00 $615.25 $40.10 $655.35

18 Lawton 24 1 $16.00 $640.00 $54.00 $178.00 $585.00 $1,473.00 $32.06 $1,505.06

20 Trinity 57 9 $35.00 $1,400.00 $97.00 $412.00 $1,341.00 $3,285.00 $69.65 $3,354.65

22 Elk City 34 4 $20.50 $820.00 $75.00 $240.00 $774.00 $1,929.50 $53.01 $1,982.51

25 Gethsemane 11 0 $10.25 $410.00 $31.00 $104.00 $369.00 $924.25 $37.45 $961.70

26 Calvary 13 3 $8.25 $360.00 $33.00 $104.00 $351.00 $856.25 $33.62 $889.87

29 St. Aumer 22 1 $7.50 $300.00 $13.00 $106.00 $279.00 $705.50 $35.81 $741.31

38 Norman 35 2 $20.00 $800.00 $60.00 $234.00 $738.00 $1,852.00 $47.79 $1,899.79

42 Cimarron Valley 8 0 $7.25 $290.00 $26.00 $74.00 $261.00 $658.25 $14.03 $672.28

53 Capitol Hill 87 7 $10.25 $410.00 $41.00 $270.00 $432.00 $1,163.25 $138.70 $1,301.95

Totals 419 34 $231.50 $9,290.00 $712.00 $2,764.00 $8,667.00 $21,664.50 $647.50 $22,312.00

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2013

2012 Net Gain 2013

No. Name Members Knighted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members Dues Fees P/M

1 Guthrie 88 2 0 0 0 3 0 11 (12) 76 $30.00 $70.00 17

2 Muskogee 78 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 81 $25.00 $50.00 8

3 Oklahoma 81 35 1 4 0 6 0 5 29 110 $30.00 $75.00 14

6 McAlester 106 9 1 3 0 3 0 6 4 110 $26.00 $75.00 34

8 St. John's 50 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 (2) 48 $26.00 $75.00 13

9 Ardmore 39 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 44 $29.00 $80.00 16

14 Ben Hur 52 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 52 $39.00 $95.00 26

18 Lawton 94 8 1 3 1 3 0 13 (5) 89 $25.00 $50.00 24

20 Trinity 206 11 0 1 0 5 0 7 0 206 $41.00 $100.00 57

22 Elk City 112 11 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 120 $31.00 $100.00 34

25 Gethsemane 54 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 (2) 52 $25.00 $80.00 11

26 Calvary 52 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 52 $40.00 $60.00 13

29 St. Aumer 61 0 0 1 1 4 0 4 (8) 53 $25.00 $80.00 22

38 Norman 125 6 0 0 1 5 0 8 (8) 117 $35.00 $65.00 35

42 Cimarron Valley 35 4 1 1 0 3 1 0 2 37 $30.00 $60.00 8

53 Capitol Hill 128 10 0 1 0 2 0 2 7 135 $32.00 $75.00 87

Totals 1361 110 4 15 3 47 1 57 21 1382 419

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GRAND COMMANDERY BUDGET 2013 VS ACTUAL

Estimated Income Budget 2013 Actual 13 Variation

Annual Report $21,099.00 $18,397.00 $2,702.00

Perpetual Membership $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Fees $600.00 $1,512.00 ($912.00) Rituals, codes, & regulations $400.00 $728.00 ($328.00)

Interest/Investments $5,362.00 $5,362.00 $0.00

Awards $300.00 $645.00 ($345.00)

Miscellaneous $150.00 $706.00 ($556.00)

Total $27,911.00 $27,350.00 $561.00

Estimated Expenditures

Salary-Grand Recorder $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00

Payroll Taxes $560.00 $513.00 $47.00

Grand Commander's Allowance $1,250.00 $0.00 $1,250.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $0.00 $75.00 ($75.00)

Grand Recorder's Allowance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

KTEF Contribution $900.00 $894.00 $6.00

Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine $12,249.00 $12,249.00 $0.00

DeMolay Contribution $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Rent/Utilities $1,375.00 $1,402.00 ($27.00)

Telephone $600.00 $680.00 ($80.00)

Office Supplies $200.00 $99.00 $101.00 Printing & Stationary $1,000.00 $484.00 $516.00

Postage $400.00 $150.00 $250.00

Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00 $86.00 $0.00

Office Equipment Account $200.00 $501.00 ($301.00)

Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $75.00 $25.00 Past Commander's Jewel $150.00 $150.00 $0.00

Awards $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Host Expense $200.00 $0.00 $200.00

Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00 $246.00 $104.00

Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $100.00 $774.00 ($674.00)

Total Estimated Expenses $26,370.00 $25,028.00 $1,342.00

Net Income/Loss $1,541.00 $2,322.00

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TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE

The LXVI ( 6 6 th ) Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America will be held from Saturday August 8 to Wednesday August 12, 2015 at Buffalo, New York. The headquarters hotel will be at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 Telephone (716) 845-5100 for room reservations. Triennial registration for the Conclave should be accomplished in advance and sent to: Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker Right Eminent Grand Recorder 5909 West Loop South, Suite 495 Bellaire, TX 77401-2402 OFFICE: Phone 713-349-8700 ~ Fax: (713) 349-8710 Email: [email protected] Respectfully Submitted, Paul T. Currell, Chairman, L. Erik Stuckey


Membership Development Income: Budget 2013 Act 2013 Variance

Membership Development Interest $930.00 $646.00 $0.00

Misc Donations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Income $930.00 $646.00 $0.00

Membership Promotion Expense:

Membership Promotion Expense $930.00 $646.00 $284.00 Net Income/Loss $0.00 $ 0.00

HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations:

Holyland Pilgrimage Interest $289.00 $289.00 $0.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commanderies) $2,722.00 $2,498.00 $224.00

Other Donations $600.00 $2,352.00 ($1,752.00) Total Income $3,611.00 $5,139.00 ($1,528.00)

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses:

Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense $3,400.00 $3,482.00 ($82.00)

Airfare to New York $500.00 $474.00 $26.00 Total Expense $3,900.00 $3,956.00 ($56.00)

Net Income/Loss ($289.00) $1,183.00


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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE There are 6 Grand Officers present with no votes, 4 Past Grand Commanders present with no votes, 56 Past Commanders present with 55 votes, 9 Commanders present with 9 votes, 7 Generlissimos present with 7 votes, 7 Captain Generals present with 7 votes, and 4 proxies with 4 votes, making a total of 82 votes. There were 14 out of 15 Commanderies represented by Dais Officers. Submitted by: Robert Cundiffl (53), Chmn, Gary A. Odendahl (8), and John Church (22)

REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The committee met on April 25th, 2014, and agreed that the two dispensations of Right Eminent Grand Commander L. Eric Stuckey were within his authority to issue. The cmmittee also agreed that all five of the Grand Commander Stuckey’s general orders were consistent with what was required. The Jurisprudence Committee congratulates Sir Knight L. Eric Stuckey, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the State of Oklahoma on his successful and productive year. Respectfully Submitted, Glenn H. Kinsley, Chairman, Mark A. Critchfield, Secretary, Charles Stuckey, Don Turley, Richard Dunaway, Robert G. Davis, I Dwayne Dixon, Gary A. Davis, and Elwood Ike Isaacs

NECROLOGY REPORT No written report.

FINANCE COMMITTEE On February 17, 2014, the Committee examined and audited the records and ledger of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder and we found them in agreement with Bank Statements and Bank Verifications of the invested funds and they are in accordance with the printed reports of the Grand Recorder and Grand Treasurer as of December 31, 2013. We, your Committee on Finance, commend the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder for their diligence in keeping the Commandery’s funds safe and invested at the highest possible interest rate. We also recommend that the Commandery continue to call on Sir Knights Isaacs and Davis for their experience and expertise in continuing these most important efforts. We, your Committee on Finance, wish to thank our Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight L Erik Stuckey, for the opportunity and privilege to serve this Grand Commandery. It has indeed, been a great pleasure. The Committee also hereby submits for your information and approval, the proposed budget for the period January1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Fraternally submitted, William J. “Jim” Cloud, PC, Chairman Edward J. Becerra, VEDGC, Member Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. , EGW, Member

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Budget 2014

Estimated Income Budget 2014

Annual Report $18,900.00

Perpetual Membership $648.00

Fees $600.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $400.00

Interest/Investments $4,039.00

Awards $100.00

Miscellaneous $300.00

Total $24,987.00

Estimated Expenditures

Salary-Grand Recorder $6,000.00

Payroll Taxes $515.00

Grand Commander's Allowance $1,250.00

Grand Treasurer's Allowance $50.00

Grand Recorder's Allowance $0.00

KTEF Contribution $925.00

Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine $12,438.00

DeMolay Contribution $300.00

Rent/Utilities $1,400.00

Telephone $700.00

Office Supplies $200.00

Printing & Stationary $700.00

Postage $250.00

Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00

Office Equipment Account $100.00

Office Equipment Repairs $100.00

Past Commander's Jewel $50.00

Awards $100.00

Triennial $0.00

Host Expense $200.00

Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00

Southwest Conference $50.00

Miscellaneous $300.00

Total Estimated Expenses $26,110.00

Net Income/Loss ($1,123.00)

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THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL MATTERS

As is the normal situation in reports of this type, there is good news and bad news. Let’s look at Good News first. Of the 16 Commanderies that started the year, 14 knighted at least one new Knight. One Commandery, Oklahoma # 3 proved that you can still find men who want to become York Rite members. They Knighted 35 new Knights. That is awesome. Five other Commanderies Knighted 8 or more new Knights. This year Oklahoma Knighted 110 new Knights. That amounts to over 8 % of our existing membership. We also had 4 admitted and 15 reinstated. It is definitely important to try to reinstate our members and not just let them disappear. Eight of our Commanderies had reinstatements. However, it still only translates to a net growth of 21 Knights, which is 1.5 %. Also on the positive side, we were able to again make a payment of Perpetual Membership income to our Commanderies. That payment only amounted to a total of $647.50, but that is more than we were able to pay last year. We also had 100 % participation in the Holy Land Pilgrimage program. Now to the bad news. We can learn from our weaknesses. Quarterly reports are still


Membership Development Income: Budget 2014

Membership Development Interest $960.00

Misc Donations $0.00

Total Income $960.00

Membership Promotion Expense:

Membership Promotion Expense $960.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00

HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations:

Holyland Pilgrimage Interest $289.00

Withrawals $0.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commanderies) $2,722.00

Other Donations $600.00

Total Income $3,611.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses:

Deposits Transferred to Wells Fargo $0.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense $3,400.00

Airfare to New York $500.00

Total Expense $3,900.00

Net Income/Loss ($289.00)

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not being timely filed. Annual reports are late. As a new Recorder, I am guilty. I am working to figure out what all I need and to get a new item in my calendar. Losses. We all abhor the loss of our members. Only 3 demitted. We lost 47 Knights to death. We lost 57 knights to suspension or withdrawal. It seems only logical that we should be able to reduce at least some of the loss to suspensions and withdrawals. We would urge that the Officers in Charge meet with their Commanderies early in the year and encourage every Commandery to set up an active committee to contact the members who are behind in their dues. Only 3 Commanderies lost 8 or more Knights to suspension. Of our 16 Commanderies, 6 had a net loss of membership, 7 gained members, and 3 were unchanged. Consolidations. It truly strikes a pain in my heart to lose a Commandery. This year Gethsemane voted to consolidate with Muskogee. That action was approved and the two have become one under the banner of Muskogee #2. Both of these Commanderies have a long and distinguished history.

Respectfully submitted,

Tim Israel (22), Chairman, Charles L. Stuckey (14), John L. Logan (29)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA

Below is the Masonic Charity Foundation report prepared by Companion

Kenneth Buckley prior to his death. Companion Buckley served as the Grand Council representative to the Masonic Charity Foundation from 2005 to his passing on March 6, 2014. His service was faithful, his judgment sound and his counsel always respected. He will be missed. John L. Logan Grand Illustrious Master The Masonic Charity Foundation is a not for profit corporation for the purposes of encouraging benevolence, education and philanthropy and continues to be a real force for Masonry in Oklahoma due to its educational and charitable activities by continuing to provide funds to assist those in need and promoting educational groups. A board of directors directs the activities of the Foundation and a full time staff. The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make the Masonic Fraternity more visible across the state. Programs such as partnering with the Area Agencies on Aging, whereby funds furnished by the Masonic Charity Foundation are administered by Area Agencies on Aging, and available for unmet needs of persons 55 or older, is proving to be very successful and helpful in communities throughout the state, the Matching Funds, Promises Matter, Partners in Prevention (Prevent Blindness Oklahoma) Senior Essay Contest, Student of Today, Teacher of Today and OETA, continue to grow and are very much appreciated throughout the State. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation makes a contribution to each of the three Youth Organizations, DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. Our continued support to the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and relief of the needs of those in need in our communities Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley (2)

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YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE The York Rite Coordination Committee was formed to coordinate the activities of all the GrandYork Rite Bodies with all of the other Appendant Bodies of Masonry in Oklahoma. At the present time the officers of all the Grand York Rite Bodies are meeting jointly every quarter. These meeting are well attended and are attempting to perform the tasks of the committee. This past year the meetings occurred on June 13, 2013 at St. John's Commandery No. 8 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, September 14, 2013 and January 18,2014 at Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and March 8, 2014 at Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42 in Drumright, Oklahoma. They were attended by the heads of all of the Grand York Rite Bodies and other officers that were able to attend. Respectfully Submitted, Paul T. Currell, Chairman, Donnie G. Higginbotham, James E. Smyrl, Edward J. Becerra

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in OKC from 24-26 Jan 2014 and was well attended. There were 28 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Eighteenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Christopher M. Turner, Highland Park Chapter, Tulsa, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter of Stillwater, OK was named “Chapter of the Year”.

The RE Grand Commander presented the Grand Commandery donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation.

The committee wishes to thank SK L. Erik Stuckey, RE Grand Commander for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry and we commend him for his leadership and his interest in DeMolay. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (20 & 42), Timothy P. Israel (22), L. Erik Stuckey (14 & 22)

REPORT OF WORK AND TACTICS COMMITTEE

ARTICLE IV, Section 2, (d) The Committee on Work and Tactics shall consider and report all matters and things relating to Asylum Ceremonies and Field Drills, and Competitions therein; also on all matters relating to the interpretation of the Rituals, Manuals, and Drill Regulations; the formation of Drill Corps, and Rules and Regulations Governing them; Inspectors of Constituent Commanderies; and the regulation uniform of this Grand Commandery. It shall prescribe, with the approval of the Grand Commander or of this Grand Commandery, Rules and Regulations governing the Inspection of Constituent Commanderies,

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competitions in Asylum Ceremonies and Field Drills, and it shall award all prizes for proficiency. Such Rules and Regulations shall, when approved by the Grand Commander or this Grand Commandery, have the effect of Rules and Regulations of this Grand Commandery and be in force after such approval.

To that end, the Annual School of Instruction was held Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Masonic Temple, 2935 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Committee offers its thanks and appreciation to Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 for hosting this school and for their assistance and great hospitality in making the school successful. INSPECTIONS

The Annual Inspections were conducted in accordance with General Order No. 3 and under the supervision of the Work and Tactics Committee with the following results:

CLASS “A” Trinity No. 20 92.39

CLASS “A” INSPECTED AS CLASS “B” Muskogee No. 2 91.84 Lawton No. 18 94.29 Oklahoma No. 3 93.45 Calvary No. 26 No score Ben Hur No. 14 96.56 Norman No. 38 92.5

CLASS “B” Guthrie No. 1 94.12 Elk City No. 22 94.06 McAlester No. 6 No score St. Aumer No. 29 88.90 St. Johns No. 8 94.89 Cimarron Valley No. 42 95.76 Ardmore No. 9 No score Capitol Hill No. 53 94.55 Two Commanderies, Ardmore No. 9 and Calvary No. 26, met with the Inspector, but did no work. McAlester No. 6 opened and received the Grand Commander, but did not exemplify the Order of the Temple.

A date bar for their plaque will be awarded to Trinity Commandery No. 20 for first place in Class A. The W. A. Perry trophy was awarded to Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 for having the highest score in Class A inspected as Class B and the James A. Latham Class B trophy was awarded to Cimarron Valley No. 42 for having the highest score in Class B.

The Committee was assisted in these inspections by Sir Knights James A. Creason, PGC and Richard Dunaway, PGC. We thank these Sir Knights for their assistance and appreciate the work they do for the Grand Commandery.

The Committee wishes to note the passing of S.K. Kenneth Buckley, PGC and long-time chairman of this committee. He left an excellent example through his attachment to Templary and diligence in his performance of duty. Respectively submitted, John L. Logan, (29, 1) PGC, Chairman-acting, Dwayne Dixon, (53) PGC, Glenn H. Kinsley, (29) PGC

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MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $12,119.51, as of December 31, 2013, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo.

The current committee consists of the following Companions:

2014 - Paul Currell (22) President - Vacant 2015 - David A. Ray (38) Secretary - Gary A. Davis 2016 - Glenn H. Kinsley (29)

The 3-year term of Sir Knight Michael E. Hampton expires this year. Mike has indicated he will be moving out of State. Paul Currell was nominated and elected to serve out the term for Michael Hampton. Glenn H. Kinsley was elected to serve another three year term. Fraternally submitted, Gary A. Davis, secretary

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION REPORT This being my first year as Chairman of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, I had grand ideas on how to promote the KTEF and the work they do, but I had many family and work issues get in the way of my plans. This year would have been a complete failure were it not for the prodding and encouragement given me by the Past KTEF Chairman, Jim Rossi. He is what made this year the success it was. We had a rather large, six figure grant made to the OU medical research center in Oklahoma City, where they are doing research using gene therapy where they hope to prevent blindness altogether. We have gotten away from helping individuals, but with the research being done we may be able to prevent blindness forever in the near future. With the KTEF campaign that ended May 15, 2013 Oklahoma donated a total of $10,504.30, and we are closing in on that amount this year. The two plaques we presented at Grand Sessions, the F.M. “Fritz” Lombard award for the largest total contribution, and the Ned D. Prator award for the largest per-capita contributions this year are going to separate Commandery’s this year. The winner of the F.M. “Fritz” Lombard plaque goes to Trinity Commandery No. 20 (Tulsa), with donations of $2,890.00 and the winner of the Ned D. Prator plaque goes to Calvary Commandery No. 26 (Bartlesville), with largest per-capita donations of $15.09. This current campaign does not end until May 15, 2014, so keep those donations coming in. Respectfully submitted Sir Knight Robert Rolseth, State Chairman, Knight Templar Eye Foundation

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MEMBERSHIP It has been an exceptional year to reflect on the call of membership enhancement in the York Rite. All Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry were given a singular opportunity to do something beyond the ordinary during this past year when our Oklahoma Grand Master, Randy Rogers, called for the advancement of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts in two remarkable One Day Conferral programs that were held in Guthrie and Muskogee. This effort produced over 1200 Master Masons. The York Rite mailed information to those who were raised in the spring of 2012 and invited these new Master Masons to join our Grand Master’s York Rite Festival held in September. While the results were better than in the past, it was obvious there was little follow up among our lodge representatives in promoting that membership opportunity. As a test of the effectiveness of the membership organizational structure, a special appeal was again made in advance of the February York Rite Festive held in Oklahoma City. In addition to a mailed invitation, a special package was prepared by Central Oklahoma region director, Clyde Schoolfield, and mailed to the newly raised prospects living in the Oklahoma area. Follow up contacts were made and all lodges were visited informing brethren of the York Rite joining opportunity. The results were outstanding, as evidenced by the class of 51 Master Masons who became Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters on February 2, 2013. A good number also received the Order of the Temple. This is the largest class of candidates hosted by the Oklahoma York Rite Bodies in recent memory. In addition to the results as documented in the numbers joining in February, the Central Oklahoma team effort verified that personal contact and word-of-mouth marketing are the essentials to membership recruitment success. The effort also clearly points out that a sound organizational structure is in place in the York Rite. Our failing is that we still do not have enough members who are actually making a personal effort working toward securing petitions. While membership recruitment is a voluntary process and cannot be mandated, it is recommended the Grand Secretary/Recorder provide all regional membership directors the list of all newly raised Master Masons in their areas received by him. This contact information should then be forwarded to lodge representatives before each future one day conferral. At a minimum, their assignment should include speaking to every lodge that has prospects and reporting back to the regional directors a report of their efforts. It is further recommended that York Rite recruitment materials be reprinted and made available in a package form to be used by lodge representatives. Fraternally Submitted, Robert G. Davis, Chairman

KNIGHT TEMPLAR MAGAZINE COMMITTEE I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the members of the Knights Templar Magazine committee for their contributions during the past 12 months. Sir Knights Bob Davis and Richard Dunaway have proven to be valuable resources and have done much to make sure our monthly contribution is informative and correct. Next, my gratitude goes out to the editors and publishers of the magazine itself. Not only has the quality of the periodical improved greatly, but also they have granted us much better access to their offices and made

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submissions of articles less cumbersome and more efficient. They have worked patiently with us to overcome the problems arising with the transmission of data on a timely basis. And finally my personal thanks to Right Eminent L. Eric Stuckey, who was timely and consistent with his input, Just a few points bear repeating. The deadline for submissions to the Knight Templar Magazine via my office is the first of every month. That is when I must have the article blocked up for print and finished and transmitted to the national office. That means in reality, I must have your articles, at least, a full day before that time. Keep in mind that the article that you submit to my office on Friday April 30th 2010 will probably reach the subscribers mailbox as soon as Tuesday June 1st 2010. So, for example, if you have a regional field day scheduled for June 19th, you will have to have the article on my desk no later than April 30th. This now requires a certain amount of pre-planning. Last minute announcements are best submitted to the OKEMASON network or our webpage. They are both valuable resources for spreading the word. But keep in mind that they reach less than 50% of our membership in Oklahoma, while the Knight Templar Magazine reaches 100% of our living members plus the families of many of our deceased members. In closing, I would like to thank the members and officers of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma for allowing me to serve as the chairman of this committee and I look forward to assisting our Knights in utilizing this valuable resource to a greater and more fulfilling extent in the future. Respectfully Submitted, James Smyrl, Chairman, Richard C. Dunaway, Robert G. Davis

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Education Scholarship committee met on Feb 17, 2014 to select the recipients for the Knights Templar Scholarships. Present were Andrew Palmer, Robert Rolseth, Richard C. Dunaway, and Gary A. Davis. Four scholarships were offered. The criteria for scholarships were based on need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and worthy goals. There were several applications this year. We had 8 Male and 9 Females apply. The four recipients for scholarships in 2014 are Brennan Parken, Noah Cole, Masyn Smith, and Erica Diebold. The Grand Commander appointed Richard C. Dunaway to assist the Committee since two members were missing. Respectfully submitted, David A. Ray, E. David Snyder, Andrew B. Palmer, Ed Becerra, Paul T. Currell, and Secretary-Treasurer Gary A. Davis

PRINTING COMMITTEE The 2013 proceedings was printed by Cowan Printing at a cost of $971.08 for 50 copies. ($19.42 per copy) However, due to a misunderstanding on the number of copies required, we ended up with two hundred copies. Cowan Printing was nice enough to not charge for the extra copies and therefore anyone who wants a copy will receive one at no charge.

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Additional printing was required from Midwest Printing Co. in Guthrie for 100 Grand Commandery Perpetual Membership Certificates for $51.50. Respectfully submitted, Mark A. Critchfield (1, 2, & 42), Chairman, L. Erik Stuckey (14 & 20), Gary A. Davis (20 &42)

REPORT OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AUDIT COMMITTEE

The committee on the Knight Templar Educational Foundation met on February 17, 2014 at the Drumright Lodge. We reviewed the 2013 checking and investment accounts held by the Grand Recorder. All the accounts are in proper order and administered correctly. Checking Account: Opening balance, January 1, 2013 $ 989.44 Received from Investment Account , 5/07/2013 $6,000.00 Refund on Grand Session meals (Xtra meals) 75.00 Expenses: Scholarships $5,000.00 Bond expense 143.00 Banquet meals 200.00 Xtra Banquet meals 75.00 Grand Encampment Committee 300.00 Total Expenses $5,718.00 Checking Account and Bank Statement, December 31, 2013 $1,346.44 Investment Account, held at Edward Jones: Opening Balance, January 1, 2013 $ 126,996.76 Dividend/Interest received in 2013 4,695.44 Withdrawal to checking account, May 7, 2013 <6,000.00> Loss <2,258.93> Closing balance in Investment Account, December 31, 2013 $123,433.27 We commend the Grand Recorder for doing an excellent job of administrating the Knight Templar Educational Foundation accounts. Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (26 & 20) Chairman, John L. Logan (29), David A. Ray (38)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

The Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to have selected David Jenkins, Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Davis, as the pastor to tour the Holy Land in February 2014. The mission of this program is to send an ordained Christian Minister on a tour of the Holy Land. This program needs the support of all Commanderies and Sir Knights, in nominating candidates and in financial support. This trip costs approximately $4,400, which

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includes the round-trip airfare to New York and then to Tel Aviv, three meals per day, a tour guide, entrance fees to all sights, tipping, airport departure tax, printed tour guide, briefing and debriefing sessions. Your contributions to the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund are needed so we can continue this program. The committee would like to thank all the Sir Knights and Commanderies who have donated this past year. The continued success of this very important program depends on all of us. Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (26 & 20), Chairman

TEMPLE REVIEW The following are portions extracted from the proceedings of different Grand Commanderies for 2012-2014: Connecticut – This Grand Commandery was organized September 13, 1827. Their 185th Annual Conclave was held in Rocky Hill, Connecticut on April 14, 2012. Their Grand Commander SK Leonard Bucher reports the continued decline in membership and reported that numbers have dropped below 1000 members to 958. Florida – The Grand Commandery of Florida held its 115th Annual Conclave. The outgoing Grand Commander, worked throughout his year to promoting the Constituent Commanderies proficient in opening and closing an Asylum properly and promoting the passing of resolutions to shore up uniform regulations and usage of name plates and military service awards on a Sir Knights uniform. Oregon – This Grand Commandery held its 127th Annual Conclave in North Bend, Oregon on April 6, 2013. Oregon continues to struggle with membership; they start 2012 with 838 Sir Knights and finished the year with 796. The Grand Commander, SK Courland B. Brooks expressed his concern and relief concerning Grand Encampment and Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the USA. North Carolina – This Grand Commandery held its 132nd Annual Conclave in New Bern, North Carolina on March 18, 2013. REGC Dale D. Davis’ theme for the year was “Our Legacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” The intent was to offer each Sir Knight the opportunity to reflect upon past achievements and what must be done to sustain the progress for today and into the future. He also reports a renewed interest in North Carolina. Increased enthusiasm for knowledge of the customs and history, as well as a desire to be locally active has created more opportunities for the individual Commanderies. Texas – The 159th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Texas was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Houston, TX on Monday, April 23, 2012. Eminent Commander Donald A. Wunsche traveled extensively throughout his year and reported on the health of the states Commanderies. Their membership stands at 8908, a decline of 301 Sir Knights, gaining 304 by Knighting but losing 563 members to either suspension or death.

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Respectfully submitted: L. Erik Stuckey

REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FESTIVALS The goal of our membership program in Oklahoma is to augment our bi-annual statewide York Rite Degree conferral programs with regular Degree/Order conferrals performed quarterly in the six Regions across Oklahoma. The objective is to make the York Rite system of Freemasonry available to Master Masons so that they may conclude their York Rite journey in any quarter of the year. To this end, the regional degree conferral committee of our Grand Bodies was established. Our present task has been to make such quarterly conferrals a reality across the state. The Committee is pleased to report that good progress has been made over the past couple of years toward this goal. Currently, all of the Degrees and Orders can now be conferred by teams in the Northeast and the Western Regions. The Central Region can now confer all but the Most Excellent Master, Select Master and the Red Cross. We still have work to do in the North, South Central and Southeast Regions, but it is a positive thing to know that we can put on regional conferral programs in half of the regions in Oklahoma, including the new largest population areas in the state. That represents real progress from just a few years ago. Our local Chapters, Councils and Commanderies are to be congratulated for their efforts and we hope to be able to fill out the remaining Degrees and Orders in the Central Region; as well as add to the existing capabilities in the North, South Central, and Southeast regions over the next year. We are at a place where Master Masons, Scottish Rite Masons and Shrine Masons who want to join the York Rite can now do so without travelling half way across the state. Keep up the good work so that we may complete our quarterly conferral program in every region of Oklahoma as soon as possible. Fraternally, Robert G. Davis, Chairman, Mark Critchfield, I. Dwaine Dixon, James Smyrl

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH No report available.


We are delighted for the arrangements made for our Annual Sessions. For those that worked hard, planned, and helped make this meeting a success, we applaud you. The Ladies hosting the hospitality room also have our thanks and gratitude for taking care of us. The refreshments were enjoyable and much appreciated. We would also like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for the hotel staff. They have been exceptionally helpful with their willingness to meet any of our needs. To Sir Knight Erik Stuckey, your responsibility to plan our Grand Sessions with the collaboration of the other presiding Grand officers is not an easy task. We applaud you for doing an excellent job. You have our thanks for these Grand Sessions and the other

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arrangements that have been made. To Trasen Akers for his participation with the current hotel and for organizing future activities and venues, we would like to say thank you. I move that this report be accepted, printed in the proceedings and that those who were involved be informed and thanked for the services that they provided to make this a wonderful session. Respectfully submitted, Matt McGee, Chairman

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD No report available.

TIME AND PLACE

The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the attendees who registered in advance. A total of 79 attendees pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year. In January of this year I was directed to obtain bids from possible venues for the 2015 Grand Sessions. A total of three bids were obtained and presented to the Grand Officers at the March quarterly meeting. One bid , from the Tower Hotel, was on the high end. One bid, from the Wyndham, was on the low end. The other bid, from the Embassy Suites in OKC, was in the middle At that quarterly meeting, the Grand Officers chose to explore a move to the Embassy Suites and requested that I obtain a bid from the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and the two bids were nearly identical with the only differences being that the room and meal prices were less than $10.00 more in Norman. It was my understanding that the consensus of the elected Grand Officers of the three Grand Bodies have me book with the Embassy Suites in Norman. This was done and our 2015 Grand Sessions will be held on 23-24 April at the Norman Embassy Suites Hotel.

The finances for the 2014 Grand Sessions are as follows:





Difference $ 646.78



All the present line officers advanced to the next office. Nominations were opened for the office of Sentinel. Sir Knights Gary A. Odendahl and Daniel Christopher were nominated

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for Grand Sentinel and Sir Knight Gary Odendahl was elected. The following is the list of elected and appointed Officers for 2014-2015 and committees:

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA OFFICERS FOR 2014-2015

Edward J. Becerra (18) Dolores Right Eminent Grand Commander 10263 Hwy 62 Elgin, OK 73538-2909 580-695-4627 (C) [email protected] Paul T. Currell (22) Shonda Very Eminent Dep Grand Commander PO Box 683 Elk City, OK 73648 580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W) [email protected] James E. Smyrl (20) Ginger Eminent Grand Generalissimo 1021 N. Washington Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C) [email protected] Timothy P. Israel (22) Jan Eminent Grand Captain General 2018 W. 7th Place Elk City, OK 73644 580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C) [email protected] Bobby Stalnaker (18) Excellent Grand Prelate 5302 SW Eyler Ave. Lawton, OK 74505 580-526-4732 (H) 580-574-7654 (C) Elwood M. Isaacs (26) Linda Eminent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Right Eminent Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O) [email protected]


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Trasen S. Akers (53) Aerial Eminent Grand Senior Warden 11700 Rocky Way Oklahoma City, OK 73162 918-348-9654 (C) [email protected] Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) Eminent Grand Junior Warden 13447 CR 1560 Ada, OK 74820 580-399-5320 [email protected] Matt McGee (14) Eminent Grand Standard Bearer 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 580-761-6782 [email protected] Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) Mandi Eminent Grand Sword Bearer 1107 SW 24th St. Moore, OK 73170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected] Curtis K. Schuermann (6) Dawn Eminent Grand Warder 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 [email protected] Gary A. Odendahl (8) Eminent Grand Sentinel 338744 E 840 Rd Carney, OK 74832 405-650-0864 [email protected]

AREA ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2014-2015

AREA 1 ………………………………………………………………… JAMES E. SMYRL

ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY NO. 8, K.T. - STILLWATER, OK BEN HUR COMMANDERY NO. 14, K.T. - PONCA CITY, OK

AREA 2 ……………………………………………………………… TRASEN S. AKERS CALVARY COMMANDERY NO. 26, K.T. - BARTLESVILLE, OK

TRINITY COMMANDERY NO. 20, K.T. - TULSA, OK


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AREA 3 ……………………………………………………………… GARY A. ODENDAHL MUSKOGEE COMMANDERY NO. 2, K.T. - MUSKOGEE, OK AREA 4 ………………………………………………………… CURTIS SCHUERMANN McALESTER COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - McALESTER, OK ARDMORE COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - ARDMORE, OK

AREA 5 …...……………………………………………………………..… MATT McGEE

GUTHRIE COMMANDERY NO. 1, K.T. - GUTHRIE, OK CAPITOL HILL COMMANDERY NO. 53, K.T. - MIDWEST CITY, OK

AREA 6 …………………………………………………...... DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM OKLAHOMA COMMANDERY NO. 3, K.T. - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK CIMARRON VALLEY COMMANDERY NO. 42, K.T. - DRUMRIGHT, OK

AREA 7 …………………………………………………………….… TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL LAWTON COMMANDERY NO. 18, K.T. - LAWTON, OK

ELK CITY COMMANDERY NO. 22, K.T., ELK CITY, OK

AREA 8 …………………………………………………... STEVEN P. GUERRERO, JR.

ST. AUMER NO. 29, K.T. - WOODWARD, OK NORMAN COMMANDERY NO. 38, K.T. - NORMAN, OK

GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA 2014-2015

STANDING COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (53) – Chmn – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) John D. Church (22) - 1425 Concord Ln, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670)

FINANCE William J. Cloud (53) - Chmn - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) Steve P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) – 1107 SW 24tth St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath (22) - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819) 2014-16 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

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TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE Mark Critchfield (1) – Chmn - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) L. Erik Stuckey (14) Sec –703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS John L. Logan (29) – Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488)

TRIENNIAL MATTERS

Paul T. Currell (22) – Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) L. Erik Stuckey (14) –703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

GENERAL MATTERS Timothy P. Israel (22) – Chmn - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

NECROLOGY Bobby Stalnaker (18) 5302 SW Eyler Ave, Lawton, OK 73505 (580-574-7654)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2014 - 2016 - Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215)


2014 - Donnie G. Higginbotham (9) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) 2015 - James E. Smyrl (20) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) 2013 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Robert R. Rolseth (20) - Chmn - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Grand Commandery Officers

MEMBERSHIP CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Bradley S. Rickelman (8) - 5216 W 2nd Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION / SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2014 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2015 - E. David Snyder (14) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-762-5377) 2016 - David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr, OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028) 2017 - Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) 2018 - Andrew B. Palmer (20) Chmn - 401 W Charleston, BA, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) Sec -Treasurer - Gary A. Davis - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

PRINTING L. Erik Stuckey (14) - Chmn - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Edward J. Becerra Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 70604 (580-762-2804) James R. Creason (22) – 521 S. 4th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 (918-623-0366)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE James E. Smyrl (20) - Chmn – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Richard C. Dunaway (42) -, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) Robert G. Davis (1) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037)

EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr, OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

REGIONAL DEGREE CONFERRALS/ONE-DAY FESTIVALS Robert G. Davis (1) – Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037) Mark A. Critchfield (1) – 3416 NW 176th St., Edmond, OK 73012 ( I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) James E. Smyrl (20) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021)


Robert R. Rolseth (20) – Chmn – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Members of the MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence)

L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

2015 REGIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES COMMITTEE Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Larry D. White (52) – 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-232-3276) Paul T. Currell (50) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941)

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TIME AND PLACE L. Erik Stuckey (14) - Chmn - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Trasen Akers (53) - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr, OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

APPRECIATION Matt McGee (14) – 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION

DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (20) - Chmn - 620 W. Cherry, Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Timothy P. Israel (22) – 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

YORK RITE TEMPLE BUILDING COMPANY COMMITTEE 2014 – Paul Currell (22) President: To be elected 2015 – David A. Ray (38) Secretary: Gary A. Davis 2016 – Glenn H. Kinsley (29)

KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

SIR KNIGHT BRADLEY S. RICKELMAN

Sir Knight Rickelman was knighted in 2002 and has served the St. John's Commandery No. 8 as Generalissimo in 2008 and as Commander in 2009. He demonstrates natural leadership qualities and is considered dependable in carrying out his duties. His sincere and professional demeanor has created an atmosphere of harmony and teamwork in his Commandery. He is also a plural member of CImarron Valley Commandery No. 42 and has served as Commander in 2012. Sir Knight Rickelman is a true example of how a strong personal committment can be reflected in the performance of an organization. Brad is also a member of the Past Commander's Association. Sir Knight Rickelman, as well, has an outstanding Masonic service record. A member of Frontier Lodge No. 48 since 1997 and served as Worshipful Master in 2003. Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2006-08 for District No. 6, also as Grand Flag Bearer of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Oklahoma in 2008 and Grand Musician in 2009. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 2010, Senior Grand Warden in 2011, Deputy Grand Master in 2012, and Grand Master in 2013

KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR The Knight Templar Cross of Honor Award was created at the 49th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment held in 1946 at Philadelphia. We quote, in part, from the General Order No. 5 of the Grand Encampment: “The Knight Templar Cross of Honor shall be awarded only for exceptional and meritorious service rendered to the Order of Knights Templar far beyond the service usually expected of an Officer or member.” In Oklahoma, the Grand Commander can select only one nomination from the Sir Knights of his Grand Commandery during any one Templar year. The following are the recipients since the inception of the award:

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*1965 – Alfred S. Bryan, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha 1966 - None *1967 – Olin V. Homes, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1968 – William A. Perry, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1969 – Ivan Saye, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1970 – Leroy Hudson, Miami Commandery No. 49, Miami *1971 – G. T. Hayes, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1972 – Myrl S. Kirk, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1973 – Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Commandery No. 36, Shawnee *1974 – Everett Carbaugh, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45, Oklahoma City *1975 – Edwin A. Lane, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1976 – Dennis H. Clay, Cushing Commandery No. 42, Cushing *1977 – Ralph L. Barnhart, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1978 – Robert H. Bibb, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1979 – Russell L. Maxwell, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1980 – Allan J. Larson, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1981 – Joseph S. Lewis, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1982 – Henry J. Berline, Emmanuel Commandery No. 23. Blackwell 1983 – A. B. Harrison, St. John’s Commandery No. 8, Stillwater 1984 – Guy Bowman, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1985 – William McBride, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1986 – L. D. Clark, Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, Oklahoma City *1987 – Chester M. Cowen, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha *1988 – Melvin M. Jennings, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1989 – Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville 1990 – Kurt Schutz, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton 1991 – Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville *1992 – Andrew J. Vloedman, St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, Woodward *1993 – William L. Keeling, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1994 – Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman *1995 – Carl Randall Burrows, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1996 – Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1997 – James Harvey Lasley, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1998 – Forrest T. Smith, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 1999 – Earl J. Berryman, Jr., Oklahoma No. 3, Oklahoma City 2000 – James E. Smyrl, Trinity No. 20, Tulsa 2001 – Gene D. Harper, Ardmore No. 9, Ardmore 2002 – Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2003 - 2004 – William W. Williams, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 2005 – Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42, Drumright 2006 – Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2007 – Paul T. Currell, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2008 – Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2009 – Trasen S. Akers, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman 2010 – Alfred Douglas Fryman, Jr., Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2011 – James Nicholas Rossi, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City

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2012 - Jay A. Wall, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 2013 - Bradley S. Rickelman, Stillwater Commandery No. 8, Stillwater

KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE REX L. EUTSLER

This award is given to Sir Knights for outstanding service and dedication to Freemasonry. The following living members have received this award: Kenneth Buckley Bartis Kent Ed Hart Charles Stuckey Glenn Kinsley Gary Davis Robert Davis O. Ray Harrington John Logan Daniel Pryor William Nation Mike Hampton I. Dwayne Dixon Richard Dunaway Mark Critchfield Joe R. Manning, Jr Robert Shipe Lanny Sander Bobby Laws Garry Odom Don Haroldson James Tresner Neal Leech Elwood Isaacs David Ray Donald Jones Timothy Israel Rex L. Eutsler

LADIES OF THE TEMPLE This award is comparable to the “Knight Commander of the Temple” award given to Sir Knights for outstanding service and dedication to Freemasonry. Nellie Davis – 2000 Linda Isaacs - 2010 * Ann Hart – 2002 Glenda R. Stuckey –2003 Arlene Harrington - 2002 Earlene J. Taylor –2003 * Wanda Buckley –2003 Judy Dixon - 2012 * Deceased

REMARKS BY GRAND COMMANDER ELECT

Sir Knight Edward J. Becerra greeted the Commandery and announced that S.K. Bobby Stalnaker would be the Grand Prelate and Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth would be the Knight Templar Eye Foundation Chairman. Other appointments would be forthcoming.

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS

Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey, Right Eminent Grand Commander, announced that the installation of officers for all bodies will begin at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. Sir Knight Stuckey thanked all the Officers for being here along with all the other Sir Knights. Greetings were brought by Sir Knight E. William Whittaker, Grand Representative of Oklahoma near New York. Greetings and remarks relative to the Grand Encampment were given by Sir Knight

Michael Fegan, RE Department Commander of the South Central Deparment of the Grand

Encampment USA, and personal representative of S.K. David Goodwin, ME Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA. Final remarks and greetings were given by

Sir Knight Ronald J. Chambers, Grand Master of the MW Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Oklahoma. There being no further business, the Grand Commandery was adjourned by Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey.

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OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONCLAVE

April 26th, 2013 The Forty-First Annual Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 26th, 2013. The Conclave was opened at 4:30 p.m. with the following officers in their respective stations: Knight Commander Donnie G. Higginbotham (pro tem.) Knight First Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth (pro tem.) Knight Second Lieutenant Daniel D. Hanttula (pro tem.) Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. (pro tem.) Knight Sentinel Bradley S. Rickelman (pro tem.) Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel There were 34 members and 2 visitors present, per the Knight Sentinel’s Register. In the absence of the Kt. Commander Troy Shipman, Kt. First Lieutenant Donnie Higginbotham presided. The two distinguished visitors: Lawrence E. Tucker, the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of the U.S.A., and H. Wayne Rector, the Grand Commander of Kansas, were introduced and unanimously elected Honorary Members of the Association. Also introduced were two of our distinguished members: Bradley S. Rickelman, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, and Mark A. Critchfield, the Grand Commander of Oklahoma. A resolution was introduced to amend Article IV, Section 5 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association to read: “No Grand Commander, current or past, of this or any other Grand Commandery shall be eligible to hold an elected office of this Association.” The resolution passed by a vote of 28 in favor and 6 opposed. The following Past Commanders were elected to membership in this Association: NOMINEE COMMANDERY YEAR NOMINATOR Jeffery Cantrell Ben Hur #14 2012 Michael E. Hampton Glen A. Scheid Trinity #20 2012 Robert R. Rolseth Victor A. Naso Capitol Hill #53 2012 I. Dwayne Dixon The Nominating Committee presented a slate of officers and the following members were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Knight Commander Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight First Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth Knight Second Lieutenant Daniel D. Hanttula Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Knight Sentinel Bradley S. Rickelman The Knight Commander Elect appointed Timothy P. Israel to be Knight Prelate. The passing of the following members was noted: Jim Mahan, Bob Portwood, and

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Jack Shanklin. Fraternally submitted, Donnie G. Higginbotham Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Commander (pro tem.) Knight Recorder

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL CONCLAVE

August 17th, 2013 A Special Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held at Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 17th, 2013. The Conclave was opened at 8:40 a.m. with the following officers present:

Knight Commander Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight First Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth Knight Second Lieutenant Daniel D. Hanttula Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Knight Sentinel Bradley S. Rickelman Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel There were 27 members and 4 candidates present, per the Kt. Sentinel’s Register.

Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey, RE Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, was introduced and he, in turn, introduced his officers and the Past Grand Commanders who were present. Also introduced were three of our distinguished members: Bradley S. Rickelman, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, Robert T. Shipe, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, and Steven O. Singleton, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma. The following candidates became members of the association: CANDIDATE COMMANDERY Jeffery Cantrell Ben Hur No. 14 (Ponca City) Daniel Christopher Ben Hur No. 14 (Ponca City) Glen A. Scheid Trinity No. 20 (Tulsa) Clayton Hoskinson Norman No. 38 (Norman) The benediction was given by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel. The Special Conclave was closed by Kt. Commander Donnie Higginbotham at 9:40 a.m. Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder

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OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND FINANCIAL REPORT

1 April 2013 – 31 March 2014 The Kt. Recorder-Treasurer’s report for the Fiscal Year April 1st, 2013 through 31 March 2014 is as follows: MEMBERSHIP Total inducted members as of April 1st, 2013 438 Members received on August 17th, 2013 4 Reported deaths, withdrawals, suspensions, and revocations through March 31st, 2014 307 Total members believed to be living as of March 31st, 2014 135 FINANCIAL 04/01/2013 – Opening Balance Checking Account #2343701 $2,260.34 Receipts: 08/17/2013 – Membership Fees 200.00 Interest from Certificate of Deposit #150006 4.50 Total Receipts $204.50 Disbursements: 04/24/2013 – Check #1038 – Office Supplies & Printing $52.61 08/17/2013 – Check #1039 – Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36 25.00 Total Disbursements - 77.61 03/31/2014 – Ending Balance Checking Account #2343701 $2,387.23 03/31/2014 – Ending Balance Certificate of Deposit #150006 $3,000.00 03/31/2014 – Total Financial Assets $5,387.23 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Knight Recorder-Treasurer

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION

PAST KNIGHT COMMANDERS 1973 Ned E. Prater * 1994 Larry D. Horton 1974 G. Stewart Rinehart * 1995 William R. Hudson * 1975 Myrl S. Kirk * 1996 James O. Rust, Jr. 1976 Carl R. Burrows * 1997 Paul G. Watkins * 1977 Herbert O. Nelson * 1998 David A. Ray 1978 L.D. Clark * 1999 William D. Bowie, Jr. 1979 J.W. Thomas * 2000 Elwood M. Isaacs 1980 Doctor L. Cooley * 2000 Donald H. Haralson (hon.) 1981 George T. Hayes * 2001 Forrest T. Smith * 1982 Eugene Smith* 2002 Jack L. Sterett * 1983 Aix B. Harrison 2003 Bobby L. Carter 1984 Neal D. Leech 2004 Jimmie R. Dooley * 1985 Lester T. Mimms * 2005 Hollis O. Edgar *

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1986 William A. Nation 2006 John D. Miller, Jr. 1987 Charles E. Williams * 2007 Earl L. Berryman, Jr. 1988 John J. Petrik 2008 Ronald L. Carr 1989 Robert N. Skillings (hon.) * 2009 James E. Smyrl 1989 O. Ray Harrington 2010 Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 1990 Donald M. Kiser * 2011 E. David Snyder 1991 Chester R. Cowen * 2012 Troy E. Shipman 1992 Rex L. Bowen * 2013 Donnie G. Higginbotham 1993 Paul A. Fitch * * deceased

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA — 2014GRAND REPRESENTATIVE GRAND REPS

JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Joe F. Warriner Erskine K. Smith

P.O. Box 100333 3315-A NW 63d St. 1835 Cheaha Dr.

Birmingham, AL 35210-0333 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Oxford, AL 36203

Alaska David A. Hunt James N. Rossi

18606 Little Cape Cir. PO Box 13417

Eagle River, AK 99577-8559 Oklahoma City, OK 73113

Arizona George E. Weil Vincent J. Krone

PO Box 999 7455 E. Arbor

Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Mesa, AZ 85208

Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Bobby J. Stalnaker J.R. Mote

5617 Applewood 5302 SW Tyler Ave 291 Grant 74

N. Little Rock, AR 72118 Lawton, OK 73505 Sheridan, AR 72150

California Kenneth G. Hope Rex Eutsler Honesto R. Castaneda

801 Elm Ave. 700 Sooner Park Dr. 530 Margo Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90813 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Long Beach, CA 90803-2131

Colorado Matthew A. Raia Michael E. Hampton Wilson C. Moulton

1614 Welton Street #503 900 S. Rock Cliff Rd.

Denver, CO 80202-4222 Ponca City, OK 74601

Connecticut Vincent A. Cowie Edward W. Hart Ronald L. Miller

1 Inverness Sq. 9641 E. 28th St. 640 Warrenville Rd.

Middletown, CT 06457 Tulsa, OK 74129 Mansfield, CT 06250

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Delaware Mark E. Irwin Glenn H. Kinsley Henry Cotton

6420 Shutt Rd P.O. Box 41

Spring Grove, PA 17362 Mooreland, OK 72852-0041

District of Columbia Kenneth D. Fuller Paul D. Gleason

2622 Mill Race Rd 10400 Grandhaven Avenue

Fredrick, MD 21701 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis Hullum Daune B. Young

PO Box 13496 10 Dennis St. 141 Shadow Ln.

Tampa, FL 33616 Shawnee, OK Lakeland, FL 33803

Georgia Wade C. Smith John L. Logan Lee D. Holcomb

811 Mulberry St. 2913 Robin Ridge 1250 W. Brook Dr.

Macon, GA 31201 Woodward, OK 73801 Douglasville, GA 30134

Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch

1227 Makiki St

Honolulu, HI 96814

Idaho David A. Grindle Don L. Turley Theodore Fujiki

PO Box 332 P.O. Box 298 RR 5, Box 103

Meridian, ID 83680-0332 Fittstown, OK 74842 Ropert, ID 83350

Illinois H. Wayne Hoffman Elmer F. McIntosh

107 Sherman ST 801 Eureka

Delavan, IL 61734 Peoria, IL 61603-2226

Indiana Lawrence V. Kaminsky Trasen S. Akers Irvin L. Bitting

P.O. Box 1690 5300 Memerial Rd., Apt 1R 9091 N 950 W

Highland, IN 46322 Oklahoma City, OK 73142 DeMotte, IN 46310-8441

Iowa Rusty L. Hill E. David Snyder Larry Shalla

1937 Deer Ave 3151 W. North Avenue RR 1

Perry, IA 50220-52670 Ponca City, OK 74601 Riverside, IA 72327

Italy Ferdinando Palmenta I. Dwayne Dixon

Via Parini N◦ 7 5001 Judy Dr.

89100 Reggio Calabria Del City, OK 73115

10137 Italy

Kansas Wayne Rolif Rodney Clark E. Mack Griffiths

320 SW 8th Ave 901 Birdcreek Lane 5066 Saratoga Dr.

Topeka, KS 66601-1217 Guthrie, OK 73044-2051 McLouth, KS 66054

Kentucky Jim H. King, Jr. William A. Nation Jimmy Moore

400 N 4th St 1309 Lakecrest Dr. General Delivery

Danville, KY 66601-1616 Norman, OK 73071 Shelby Gap, KY 41563

Louisiana Robert E. Durham, Jr. John J. Petrik Harold Young

15297 Carlou Drive 126 W. Sunset Dr. P.O. Box 547

Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Medford, OK 73759 West Lake, LA 70669-0547

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Maine Thomas A. Emery Douglas B. Taylor

9 Loring Ave

Auburn, ME 04210-6616

Maryland Thomas G. Heimiller Robert T. Shipe Milton R. Wheatly, Sr.

12702 Lee Ben Rd. 5108 S.E. 47th St 624 S. Elwood Ave.

Kinsville, MD 21807 Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Baltimore, MD 21200

Massachusetts and Ronald C. Corr Richard Albert Picard

Rhode Island 186 Tremont St., Rm 405 734 Bound Rd.

Boston, MA 02111 Woonsocket, RI 02895

Mexico Gonzalo F. Burgos L. Erik Stuckey

Calle Atzala 1607 703 W. 35th Pl

San Andres Cholula Sand Springs, OK 74063

Puebla Mexico 72810

Michigan Loren A. Winn John D. Miller, Jr. John E. Rollins

PO Box 833 16282 E. 82nd St. N.

Pickney, MI 48169 Owasso, OK 74055

Minnesota Harland Thomesen Donnie Higgingbotham Alden Johnson

1037 W. County Rd. D 1201 NW 7th Pl. 525 Washington St.

Shoreview, MN 55126-3745 Moore, OK 73170 Red Wing, MN 55066

Mississippi Mickey P. McMahn Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. James P. Pearce

P.O. Box 1030 807 N. Hobson

Meridan, MS 39302-1030 Shawnee, OK 74801

Missouri Russell S. Hanson Paul T. Currell Lionel J. Goede

107 S. Williams St. PO Box 683 715 Murray Hill Dr.

Fayette, MO 65248 Elk City, OK 73648 Fenton, MO 63026

Montana Roger E. Cathel James R. Creason Perry E. Langston

821 Central Ave 521 S. 4th St.

Great Falls, MT 59401 Okemah, OK 74859

Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Bobby L. Carter Harry W. Gordon

2010 S. 26th St. PO Box 326 PO Box 175

Lincoln, NE 68542-2988 Tecumseh, OK 74873 York, NE 68467-0175

Nevada Ted P. Bendure Joseph M. Rough Frank Woodliff

2257 Carson River Rd. 4833 NW Floyd Ave P.O. Box 290

Carson City, NV 89701 Lawton, OK 73505 Fallon, NV 89406-0290

New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Bartis M. Kent Norris L. Provencher

PO Box 621 800 N. 45th St. West 20 Dawson St.

Littleton, NH 03561 Muskogee, OK 74401-1505 Milton, NH 03851-0018

New Jersey Dennis L. Stewart Charles L. Stuckey Ference S. Schubert

1421 Longboat Ave 6099 Rustic Rd. 143 E. Warren St.

Beachwood, NJ 08722 Ponca City, OK 74604 Edgewater, NJ 08010

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New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Glenn Tuttle Richard Corn, Jr.

P.O. Box 25004 RR 3, Box 678 6701 Natalie Ave.

Albuquerque, NM 87125 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Albuquerque, NM 87110

New York Steven Wing Neal D. Leech E. William Whittaker

4689 Rte 39 643 N. Market 5088 W. Bluff Dr.

Bliss, NY 14024-9712 Shawnee, OK 74801 Bluff Point, NY 14478

North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Elwood M. Isaacs William Brunk

P.O. Box 17212 412 Summit Way 8504 Bournemouth Drive

Raleigh, NC 27619 Norman, OK 73071 Raleigh, NC 27615

North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Garry Odom James K. Well

P.O. Box 9544 7000 S. Villa 1014 Constitution Dr.

Fargo, ND 58106-9544 Choctaw, OK 73022 Bismark, ND 58501

Ohio Alfred Johnson William D. Bowie, Jr. Bruce D. Basil

4373 Bump Rd 37729 Highway 9 15607 TR 218

Cable, OH 43009-9721 Tecumseh, OK 74873-5142 Van Buren, OH 45889

Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway David A. Ray Daniel Crockett

P.O. Box 767 11921 Maple Valley Dr 76 Skyline Ave.

Canyonville, OR 97417-0767 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Astoria, OR 97103

Pennsylvania Douglas M Rowe Robert G. Davis Donald S. Gray

1 N. Broad St. PO Box 70 RR 4, Box 41

Philadelphia, PA 19107 Guthrie, OK 73044-0071 Brookville, PA 15825

Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. James E. Smyrl Alfonso D. Dualan

1440 San Marcelino Street 1021 N. Washington Ave. 26 Perla Street

Ermita, Manila, Philippines Sand Springs, OK 74063 Pasay City, Philippines

Portugal Luis de Castro Timothy P. Israel

Rua Joao Saravia, N.◦ 34-1◦ 2018 W. 7th Pl

1700-250 Lisboa Portugal Elk City, OK 73644

South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Gary A. Davis Sam L. Grant, Jr.

P.O. Box 7463 620 W. Cherry St. P.O. Box 614

Columbia, SC 29202-7463 Drumright, OK 74030 Chester, SC 29706

South Dakota John Laughlin Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. Norman Herren

PO Box 9134 516 Leslie Dr. 1003 Ridgecrest Dr.

Rapid City, SD 57709 Del City, OK 73115 Vermillion, SD 57069

Tennessee Rick Hoover Robert C. Shady Terry L. Plemons

PO Box 332748 4814 SE Kincaid Ave 7737 Colemere Dr

Nashville, TN 37203-5729 Lawton, OK 73501 Chattanooga, TN 37416

Texas Jerry N. Kirby Edward J. Becerra James M. Willson, Jr.

PO Box 354 10263 US Hwy 62 P.O. Box 666

Red Oak, TX 75154 Elgin, OK 73538 Floydada, TX 79235

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2014 DIRECTORY OF COMMANDERIES OF OKLAHOMA

NO. NAME-LOCATION COMMANDER RECORDER STATED CHARTER CONCLAVE DATE_____ 1 GUTHRIE Matthew T. Cargill Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 11-Aug-1892 1419 N. Walnut St. P.O. Box 303 Guthrie 73044 Guthrie 73044-0303 (H) 405-722-7790 2 MUSKOGEE David Clayton Harvey Johnson, Jr. 2d Wed 12-Aug-1892 121 S. 6th St PO. Box 1037 6:00 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402-1037 918-682-0251 (H) 918-683-5616 3 OKLAHOMA CITY Kenton M. Israel Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. 2d Tuesdays 11-Aug-1892 2935 W. Britton Rd. 3509 Evans Dr. 7:00 p.m. OKC 73120 Oklahoma City 73121 405-755-0036 405-427-3388 6 McALESTER John D. Allford Monte G. Hendrix 4th Monday 1-Feb-1897 Scottish Rite Temple P.O. Box 3335 918-423-6360 McAlester 74502-3335 (H) 918-423-6249

Utah Charles E. Warren William R. Phillips John L. Elwell, Jr.

3787 E 1200 S 404 NW Woodland Dr 4380 S. 5100 W.

Heber City, UT 84032 Lawton, OK 73505 Hooper, UT 84315

Vermont Bruce R. Howard O. Ray Harrington James O. Fendley

17 Tuttle Meadow 6710 NW 29th St.

Rutland, VT 05701 Oklahoma City, OK 73008

Virginia Lawrence B. Smith William D. Williams Jesse Albert Hughes

500 Masonic Lane Ste A 2221 Hunmmingbird Lane 3287 Long Hill Rd.

Richmond, VA 23223-5557 Edmond, OK 73034-6041 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Washington Steven L. Guffy Mark Critchfield Ivan "Merle" Iverson

811 N. Chelan Ave. 3416 NW 176th St 9818 Wieber Dr.

Wenatchee, WA 98801 Edmond, OK 73012 Spokane, WA 98208

West Virginia James K. Coleman Kenneth Lowmiller

205 Echols Lane 1114 Lake St.

Lewisburg, WV 98801 Lawton, OK 73505

Wisconsin Brian Hudy Barry Spradling Ralph L. Behlke

36275 Sunset Dr. 6510 NW 11th St., Apt. 44 1133 Bayberry Dr.

Dousman, WI 53118 Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Watertown, WI 53094

Wyoming James L. Sturdevant Robert D. King Gary Skillern

200 Rice Ave. 5012 Country Club Dr. 5513 Lawrence Ln

Sheridan, WY 82801-5634 Lawton, OK 73505 Cheyenne, WY 82009

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8 ST JOHN'S John Turner Gary Odendahl 2nd & 4th Wed 1-Feb-1897 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. 7:00 p.m. Stillwater 74059 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 (H) 405-865-3036 9 ARDMORE Jim Cantrell John Carter 2d Monday 2- Nov- 1897 1032 Cherry St PO Box 14 7:30 p.m. Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684 14 BEN HUR Jeff McClelland James E. Halbrook 4th Tues 13-Sep-1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8955 18 LAWTON Bobby Stalnaker Corey Holzer 1st Tuesday 1906 702 SW C Ave. 702 SW “C” Ave. 7:30 p.m. Lawton 73501 Lawton 7505 580-353-4603 (H) 580-248-8707 20 TRINITY James R. Taylor,Jr. Craig Bowman 4th Monday 17-Apr-1906 5925 E. 9th St. 8812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 918-258-5768 (H) 918-272-9755 22 ELK CITY Garrett R. Stegall Timothy Israel 1st & 3rd Thur 20-May-1912 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 1596 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648 580-225-0484 580-928-5715 26 CALVARY Jim Ellis Robert E. Goode 2d Monday 23-Apr-1908 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 7:30 P.M. Bartlesville 74006 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703 29 ST. AUMER Troy L. Collier Ray L. Bell 4th Thur(Jan-Oct) 8-Mar-1910 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 2nd Thur(Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward 73802 7:30 P.M. 580-256-5240 (C) 580-256-2710 38 NORMAN Louis Khoury Daniel Hanttula 3rd Thurs 14-Apr-1914 1700 N. Porter P.O. Box 720731 7:30 P.M. Norman 73069 Norman 73071-0731 405-321-7310 (H) 405-329-2968

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42 CIMARRON VALLEY Gerald Hammond Michael A. Davis 3rd Wed17-Apr-1919 210 N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 7:00 P.M. Drumright 74030 Drumright 74030-0015 918-352-4622 (H)918-352-4624 53 CAPITOL HILL Trasen S. Akers Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 3d Friday 8-May-1989 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr.. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73115 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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MASONIC YEAR 2013-2014

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

ME Donald G. Jones ……………………………..…………………..Grand High Priest 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK 73099 405-513-4544

RE Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………..…......Grand Secretary PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

MI John L. Logan …………………………………..…………….....Grand Master 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 405-478-0451

RI Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………….......Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA

RE L. Erik Stuckey ..............………………………………………Grand Commander 703 W 35th Pl, Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-241-23565

RE Gary A. Davis ………………………………………………....Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

MW Ronald J. Chambers ………………………….…………………..Grand Master 8301 E. Lansing St., Broken Arrow, OK 74014 405-473-7814

R W Steven O. Singleton……………………….……………………..Grand Secretary 4908 Loper Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 405-612-1918

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