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GRAND LODGE

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

OF WASHINGTON

DAVID P. OWEN Grand Secretary

4970 Bridgeport Way W.

University Place, WA 98467

253-625-7891 or 800-628-4732

FAX 253-625-7896

[email protected]

March 31, 2015

To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Washington

Dear Brethren:

As provided in the Washington Masonic Code, this Booklet contains the following information regarding

business to be conducted at the 158th

Annual Communication to be held in Kennewick, Washington, June 12

& 13, 2015.

1. Resolutions. Resolutions received in accordance with W.M.C. 5.06 B.L. were referred to the Code

Commission and then to the appropriate Standing Committees, whose reports, received by press time

concerning the same, are appended thereto. Some final reports regarding some Resolutions will be

made at the Annual Communication by the appropriate Standing Committee.

2. Grand Lodge General Fund Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 is included.

3. Washington Masonic Charities Budget Adopted for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 is included.

4. Statements of Availability. As provided by W.M.C., Sec. 2.04 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who

have indicated their availability to serve as Junior Grand Warden or Grand Secretary.


have indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Charities Board.


have indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building

Association.

Fraternally,

DAVID P. OWEN

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RESOLUTION

NUMBER

TO AMEND

SECTION

SUBJECT VOTE

REQUIRED

PAGE

2014-4

Carry Over

Standard Work

and

Freemasons

Guide

To Amend the Standard Work Freemasons

Guide pages 1-3, 2-3 and 3-3

2/3 11

2015-1 Sec. 20.10 B.L. Wearing of Masonic Jewelry Out of

Order

12

2015-2 Sec. 15.11 B.L. To provide more flexibility to a Lodge in this

Jurisdiction in the use of the various materials

and types of Aprons and Collars that may be

used.

3/4 13

2015-3 Standard Work

and

Freemasons

Guide

To bring the terminology of the Standard Work

and Freemasons Guide in line with the duties of

the Junior Warden, pages 1-8, 2-8 and 3-8.

Labor to Refreshment.

90% 14

2015-4 Sec. 2.01

Const., Sec.

2.03 Const.,

Sec. 3.05

Const., and

Sec. 8.09 B.L.

To separate the secretarial and financial

responsibilities of the Grand Lodge into the

offices of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.

90% 15

2015-5 Sec. 15.20 B.L. To require the Treasurer to provide copies of

statements of accounts (i.e., Bank statements,

Broker statements and investment statements)

and IRS Form 990 filing to elected Lodge Officers

for transparency.

3/4 18

2015-6 Sec. 7.13 B.L.

and

Sec. 18.11 B.L.

To provide a way for the Grand Lodge of

Washington to provide scholarships for Masons.

3/4 19

2015-7 Sec. 7.03 B.L. To exempt all fifty-year Life Members from

being included in Grand Lodge assessments to

the Lodges.

3/4 21

2015-8 Sec. 15.11 B.L. To amend apron requirements within the Grand

Jurisdiction of Washington for Lodge Officers,

Past Masters and Members aprons.

3/4 22

2015-9 Sec. 5.18 B.L.

and

Sec. 9.05 B.L.

To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation

No.1, to clarify the impact of a Grand Master’s

Edict.

3/4 23

2015-10 Standard Work

and

Freemasons

Guide

To implement Grand Master's Recommendation

No. 2, to make the Flag Ceremony a mandatory

part of the opening and closing in each of the

Degrees.

90% 24

2015-11 Sec. 8.01 B.L.,

Sec. 8.05 B.L.,

Sec. 8.14 B.L.,

Sec. 8.22 B.L.,

Sec. 8.23 B.L.

and Sec. 10.01

B.L.

To implement Grand Master's Recommendation

No. 3, to move certain Standing Committees

from Chapter 8 of the Washington Masonic

Code to Chapter 10 of the Washington Masonic

Code.

3/4 26

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2015-12 Sec. 27.04 B.L.,

Sec. 27.05 B.L.

and Sec. 27.06

B.L.


No. 4, to clarify when a summons is to be used

for a Masonic trial.

3/4 28

2015-13 Sec. 28.04 B.L.

and Sec. 29.07

B.L.


No. 5, to specify the time required for due and

timely notice of hearing.

3/4 29

2015-14 Sec. 3.05

Const. and add

Appendix K


No. 6, to have a list of Grand Lodge Forms

included in an appendix.

90% 30

2015-15 Sec. 7.17 B.L. To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation

No. 7, to amend the purpose for the Capital

Fund.

3/4 32

2015-16 Sec. 7.03 B.L.

and

Sec. 11.06 B.L.


No. 8, to amend and add Directors and Officers

insurance coverage for Lodges.

3/4 33

2015-17 Sec. 5.07 To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation

No. 9, to allow the use of electronic balloting

for both Resolutions and the election of Grand

Lodge Officers.

3/4 34

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FINANCIAL

Proposed Budget – Expenses 5

Proposed Budget – Income 8

Washington Masonic Charities - Proposed Budget 9

STATEMENTS OF AVAILABILITY

Junior Grand Warden

James H. Kendall 35

Paul G. Waadevig 36

Charles E. Wood 37

Grand Secretary

David P. Owen 38

Trustee, Washington Masonic Charities

Larry D. Foley 39

Dean W. Heinemann 40

Bruce E. Vesper 41

Trustee, Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association

Clinton M. Brown Jr. 42

Matthew D. Rutledge 43

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PROPOSED GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS BUDGET

GRAND LODGE BUDGET

Past 3 Years

Average

Current Budget

(as passed)

Next Year Don

Munks

2014-15 FYE 04.30.16

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS:

Grand Master's Expense

Reimbursement 26,100.00 27,000.00

27,000.00

Grand Master's Regalia 766.44 900.00 1,100.00

DGM's Expense Reimbursement 14,866.67 16,000.00

16,000.00

SGW's Expense Reimbursement 7,750.00 8,500.00

8,500.00

JGW's Expense Reimbursement 7,750.00 8,500.00

8,500.00

Grand Secretary's Expense

Reimbursement 7,000.00 7,000.00

7,000.00

Conference Expense

Reimbursement 6,792.40 7,500.00

8,000.00

Appointed GL Officer Travel

Expenses 7,133.23 9,200.00

9,200.00

District Deputy Travel Expenses 12,714.32 17,400.00

17,400.00

90,873.05

102,000.00

102,700.00

GRAND LODGE OPERATIONS:

Annual Communication:

Arrangements Expense 1,758.94 3,000.00

1,500.00

Sessions Expense 40,998.40 42,000.00

41,000.00

Session Equipment Replace/Repair 657.29 1,000.00

2,000.00

43,414.64 46,000.00

44,500.00

Grand Lodge Office Operations:

Auditing Expense 24,680.00 28,000.00

28,000.00

Awards & Recognitions 1,463.67 1,700.00

2,200.00

Computer Expense - Upgrades 2,935.87 4,000.00

3,000.00

Copier Lease 8,044.69 8,500.00

9,000.00

Database Annual Fee 4,277.33 5,000.00

5,000.00

Depreciation Expense 8,196.59 8,000.00 8,000.00

Dues & Fees:

Conference Of GM/GS 266.67 300.00 300.00

Fraternal Recognition 50.00 50.00

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GRAND LODGE BUDGET

Past 3 Years

Average

Current Budget

(as passed)

Next Year

Munks

Masonic Service Assoc. 971.76 1,000.00 900.00

Masonic Relief Assn. US & CA 177.99 200.00

200.00

Equipment Maintenance 607.86 1,500.00

1,500.00

Equipment Replacement 2,050.45 2,500.00 2,500.00

Grand Lodge Regalia Replacement 3,382.22 5,000.00

4,000.00

Insurance:

Lodge Liability 33,813.00 38,000.00

39,000.00

Deputies & Officers 2,796.00 3,000.00

5,400.00

Internet 1,414.06 2,400.00

1,600.00

Legal Fees 18,061.72 25,000.00

25,000.00

Legal Masonic Trial 876.81 1,000.00 -

Office Supplies 7,859.68 9,500.00 8,500.00

Portfolio Manager (N. R. Shaw) 68,623.00 70,000.00

80,000.00

Postage 12,077.23 16,000.00

16,000.00

Print & Distribute Code Changes 1,299.81 1,800.00 1,500.00

Printing - Forms 1,023.42 2,000.00

1,000.00

Rent/Lease 53,910.29 60,000.00

60,000.00

Taxes/ Insurance 589.55 1,500.00

1,500.00

Telephone 5,702.98 6,000.00

6,500.00

Print/Distribute Proceedings 2,316.99 3,000.00 2,000.00

267,419.66 304,950.00

312,650.00

Salaries and Related Expenses:

Grand Secretary's Salary 56,666.53 59,516.49

60,111.65

Assistant Grand Secretary's Salary 17,515.04 18,396.01

18,579.97

Office Staff Salaries 134,360.96 156,471.92

169,229.44

Unemployment Compensation

(SUTA/FUTA) 4,996.08 6,100.92 7,006.25

FICA Contribution 15,987.90 17,930.41

18,965.96

State Industrial Insurance (L&I) 1,691.64 2,069.50 2,181.71

Pension, 401K ER-Matching 6,421.47 7,031.53 8,778.63

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GRAND LODGE BUDGET

Past 3 Years

Average

Current Budget

(as passed)

Next Year

Munks

Pension, 401K ER-Admin Expense 2,908.83 3,000.00

3,000.00

Medical Insurance

Reimbursement 27,648.61 38,400.00 44,700.00

Contract/Wages/Services/Staff

Training 7,583.48 11,000.00

13,000.00

275,780.54 319,916.78 345,553.61

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES:

Committee Expense

Reimbursement 1,296.60 5,000.00 10,000.00

1,296.60 5,000.00 10,000.00

Subtotal without GL Programs 678,784.49 777,866.78 815,403.61

GRAND LODGE PROGRAMS:

Educator Award/Public Schools 500.00 500.00

500.00

George Washington Masonic

Memorial 14,039.67 13,200.00 12,800.00

Grand Master’s Pin $5,000

GL Officer Training 455.97 1,500.00

3,000.00

Masonic Public Relations 14,514.67 13,200.00 5,000.00

Masonic Tribune Publication 7,618.28 7,500.00

8,000.00

Secretary Handbook/Training 1,265.60 2,000.00 3,000.00

VA Hospital Visitation 1,333.33 1,500.00

1,500.00

Website Re-Do 3,864.38 2,000.00 2,000.00

43,591.90 41,400.00 40,800.00

GRAND TOTAL 722,376.39 819,266.78 856,203.61

CAPITAL BUDGET:

Technology 11,000.00

Capital Fund - 30,000.00 30,000.00

Apron Mausoleum - 50,000.00 -

Home Endowment Fund-Loan - 54,000.00 54,000.00

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INCOME

FYE 2015 FYE 2016

Income

Current

Estimated

Final Income

Management Fee 404,450.00 401,204.00 431,160.00

Life Membership Management Fee 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00

GL Fees to Lodges 282,750.00 266,794.00 304,000.00

Petitioners for Degrees 8,000.00 8,000.00 7,900.00

Petitioners for Affiliation 700.00 700.00 600.00

Interest Corporate Bonds 9,000.00 5,800.00 5,800.00

Dividends Common / Preferred Stocks 15,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00

Sale of Supplies / Postage 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00

General Fund Endowment 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00

George Washington Memorial 13,200.00 13,200.00 12,800.00

Cell Tower Leases 8,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00

Annual Communication Registration 10,000.00 10,060.00 10,000.00

VISA 200.00 100.00 100.00

Total Income 804,300.00 789,858.00 856,360.00

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WASHINGTON MASONIC CHARITIES - Combined Budget Summary Budget

DRAFT 2015-16

Revenue

Contributions

39,000 A

Foundation Grants

2,500

Morgan Stanley Investment Income - Outreach

7,500

UBS Investment Income - Library & Museum

5,000

Trusts/Home Fund (Irvine, Gehr, Anderson (s), Anderson S/D)

415,000

Misc Income

-

Library Income - Books

1,246

Outreach Services - G.L.Case Management Rev

50,000

Outreach Services - G.L. Reimb Exp Rev

2,500

Scholarship Fund Raised/Donation

- B

Appropriated from Grand Lodge

510,811 C

Total Program Revenue

1,033,557

Program Expenses

Advertising /Printing Expense

21,400

Copier Lease

10,000

Depreciation Expense

9,000

Employee Education

3,500

Equipment Maint/Repair/ Replacement

4,000

Insurance Prop/Liab/D&O

8,000

IT Support Expense

4,000

Legal Fees

5,000

License, Dues, Fees

12,998

Office Supplies/Furniture Expense

11,675

Payroll, Taxes, Benefits (84% Masonic Outreach Services Program & Case Management)

579,616 D

Postage Expense

11,500

Professional Services/Audit Expenses

51,000

Program - Bikes 4 Books Expense (thru 4/30/2015)

- E

Program - Charity Expense

21,000 F

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Program - Childrens Programs (MMSAP/Safe Schools/CHIPS/Bikes4Books 2015-16)

45,500 H

Program - G.L. MRC for Services Rendered (Outreach) (2014-15)

- H

Program - Library & Museum Expenses

7,250 I

Program - Outreach Program/Housing/Skilled Care Expense

100,000 J

Program - Scholarship Program Expense

25,000

Rent

60,000 K

Telephone/Internet

5,400 L

Travel, Meeting, Mileage Expense

25,075 M

Trustee Expense

1,000

Vehicle Expense (Fuel, Lease, Maint)

10,650

Total Program Expenses

1,032,564 N

Combined Net Revenue Less Expense

993

A - Combined, all programs

B - Included in line 1 contributions (2015-16)

C - Includes new request for support for senior housing/skilled care financial assistance

D - 84% payroll supports Masonic Outreach Services

E - 2015-16 folded into Children's Program expense

F - Includes Civility Project Contribution

G - In addition to program expense, includes contribution to MASONICHIP & NMCF

H- Redistributed through MOS staffing & housing/care support in 2015-16

I - Non-operating expenses (office supplies, license, dues, etc in other lines)

J - New MOS program service - add funds to assist seniors bridge fund skilled care, assisted living, etc

K - Allocated between Admin & MOS, when Library has revenue, then will allocate accordingly.

L - IP phone system & internet access state-wide.

M - Meetings, conferences, information gathering and state-wide program/info gathering/presentation travel

combined Admin & MOS.

N - 68% total expenses support Masonic Outreach Services

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Carry Over Resolution 2014-4

To Amend the Standard Work Freemason’s Guide pages 1-3, 2-3 and 3-3

Statement of Purpose: To allow the nondenominational term, Volume Of Sacred Law (VOSL), to be used

during references to the Holy Bible, contained in the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide, at the Master’s

discretion.

Resolution: To allow the use of the term Volume Of Sacred Law (VOSL) during special and Stated

Communications, at the discretion of the Worshipful Master.

Whereas: Masonry allows the use of sacred texts other than the Holy Bible, and

Whereas: The Lodge Officers Handbook describes these sacred books as “Volumes Of Sacred Law” (VOSL),

and

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that the term ‘Volume Of Sacred Law’ (VOSL) be added to the Standard

Work and the Freemason’s Guide on pages 1-3, 2-3, 3-3, after the Contents with the following explanation:

Contents pages 1-3, 2-3, 3-3

Volume Of Sacred Law (VOSL). This term can be used in place of the words ‘Holy Bible’ by a Lodge

at the Worshipful Master’s option, during Stated or Special Communications.

Respectfully Submitted,

Daylight Lodge, No. 232

Sam Ali, Worshipful Master Coe Tug Morgan, Secretary

Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and

is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the

changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a carryover Constitutional amendment it requires a

2/3 vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-1

To Amend Sec. 20.10 B.L.

Current references: None referenced: Possibly inserted into Sec. 20.10 BL

At the present the Washington Masonic code does not reference the wearing of jewelry by Enter apprentice

or Fellowcraft even the Master mason before proving his proficiency.

The lodge hand book only reference is at the end of each degree the candidate is briefed about the wearing

of Masonic jewelry it does not say he can or cannot wear such items. We realize this subject could be a

bylaw item but feel it is important enough to be a Washington Masonic code change.

Proposed change to the Washington Masonic code would include the following.

No entered apprentice will be allowed to wear any type of Masonic jewelry.

Fellow craft will not be allowed to wear any type of Masonic jewelry.

A newly raised master mason will not be allowed to wear any Masonic jewelry until he has completed his

proficiency exam at a stated meeting.

A newly raised master mason will not sign the lodge by laws until proficiency has been completed.

Supporting document;

Note: Five states that their Grand Lodge has adopted such requirements For wearing of Masonic jewelry

include: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico

The wearing of Masonic jewelry is not a right but a privilege and must be earned. By completing the

proficiency before the lodge members the new master mason has shown his desire to complete the ritual

which all master masons have done before him.

By not being allowed to sign the lodge by laws would mean that the dues would not be paid which would

put the responsibility on the lodge to encourage the member to prove up.

Possible solution:

Maybe an enter apprentice pin could be designed along with a fellow craft pin and upon completion of

proficiency a certificate could be awarded to the new master mason.


Kettle Falls Lodge, No. 130

Stephen King, Worshipful Master

Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence: This Resolution is not in the proper format and is not ready

for consideration by the Grand Lodge. It is declared out of order.

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Resolution 2015-2


Statement of Purpose: To provide more flexibility to a Lodge in this Jurisdiction in the use of the various

materials and types of Aprons and Collars that may be used.

Resolution: To provide guidance for Lodges to determine the appropriateness of the aprons, jewels, badges

and implements of office authorized for use in the Grand Jurisdiction of Washington.

Whereas: Some Lodges within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of

Washington have in good faith used historic aprons, jewels, badges and implements of office, and

Whereas: Many of these items have historic value to the specific Lodges, and

Whereas: These items have been in use by some Lodges for years, if not decades, without intent of non-

compliance to the Grand Lodge or the W.M.C., and

Whereas: The WMC currently uses words commonly known in the English language to be optional in nature,

such as "may " or "should", and

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 15.11 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 15.11 B.L.

Jewels and Aprons. The jewels of Lodge Officers shall be of silver or of white metal, to be worn as

a badge on the left breast or suspended from a blue velvet collar, or satin collar, or blue cord, which

may be trimmed appropriately with silver lace and silver thread emblem(.), or with silver or white

metal chain collar on blue velvet or satin backing.

The jewels of a Past Master and of the officers of a Lodge are:

No changes until the last paragraph of this section.

The officers' aprons shall be white and should be of lambskin, or simulated lambskin,

approximately fifteen inches wide and thirteen inches deep, of a rectangular shape, and may have a

(sky-) blue lining and edging, with the respective emblems thereon. The aprons may also be adorned

with the Lodge number, " all seeing eye", or other appropriate Masonic emblem. Adornments to the

aprons should be of a matching color to the edging, but may include silver or gold highlights.

Past Master aprons should conform to the qualities of the Officers' aprons, but with

additional latitude to adornment as approved by the Grand Master, and color (to exclude purple).


Temple Lodge, No. 42

Michael Mercer, Worshipful Master

Robert Heinemann, Secretary



changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative

vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-3

To Amend the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide, Labor to Refreshment

Statement of Purpose: To bring the terminology of the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide in line with

the duties of the Junior Warden, pages 1-8, 2-8 and 3-8.

Resolution: To define the duties of the Junior Warden, pages 1-8, 2-8 and 3-8.

Whereas: The duties of the Junior Warden are to call the Craft from Labor to Refreshment, and

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved: that the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide, pages 1-8, 2-8 and 3-8 be

amended to read as follows:

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

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JW --Hi Twv, WM.

WM-- It bng hi tv, cl t cf fm L. to R unt t sd o t gv i t E.

JW***--Bn, i i t o o th WM i t E tt ts L b nw cld fm L t R unt t sd o t gv i t E. Of ts tk

d ntc an gv ysvsd acy. L T T E.

WM--I dcl ts L at R. BJD, inf t T. BSD cl t G Ls.

JD***--(T***) BT, t L is at R. Y W T A. (to WM) T D I P, WM.

SD--T D I P, WM.

(WM--*) JW*


Parkland-Lakewood Lodge, No. 299

Thomas Dow, Worshipful Master Daryl McLaughlin, Secretary



changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a Constitutional Amendment, it requires a 90%

affirmative vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-4

To Amend Sec. 2.01 Const., Sec. 2.03 Const., Sec. 3.05 Const., and Sec. 8.09 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To separate the secretarial and financial responsibilities of the Grand Lodge into the

offices of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.

Resolution: To re-establish the position of Grand Treasurer, whose position was stricken from the

Washington Masonic Code in 1920.

Whereas: At the 1920 Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge acted accordingly: “Grand Treasurer: duties

stricken, 1920. Due to the services rendered by banks serving as depositaries, the present day trend is to

save the expense attendant to the office of Grand Treasurer.” (Grand Lodge Proceedings 1920 Pg. 95). The

Funds of Grand Lodge were ordered to be placed in a Depository designated by the Committee on Finance

and approved by the Grand Master.” (Grand Lodge Proceedings 1920 Pg. 109), and

Whereas: Currently the Grand Lodge Secretary handles the financial operations of Grand Lodge along with

the Grand Lodge Secretarial functions, and


Sec. 2.01 Const.

List and Title. The officers of the Grand Lodge shall be as follows:

ELECTIVE

(1.) A. Grand Master

(2.) B. Deputy Grand Master

(3.) C. Senior Grand Warden

(4.) D. Junior Grand Warden

(5.) E. (Grand Secretary) Grand Treasurer

F. Grand Secretary

Be it Further Resolved, that Sec. 2.03 Const. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2.03 Const.

Eligibility. Any member of Grand Lodge who has been installed Master of a Lodge of Masons shall

be eligible for any office in the Grand Lodge.

Any member of a Lodge of this Jurisdiction shall be eligible for appointment as Grand

Chaplain, Grand Musician or Grand Tyler. Minimum Qualifications for Grand Treasurer shall be a

bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and five years of practical business experience.


Sec. 3.05 Const.

(Grand Secretary's Duties. The Grand Secretary shall:

A. Record all Proceedings of the Grand Lodge proper to be written,

B. Register all initiates and members of Lodges in this Jurisdiction reported to him on the

Lodge returns,

C. Receive, file, and keep all papers and documents of the Grand Lodge committed to his

custody,

D. Prepare, sign, and certify all dispensations, Charters, and other instruments issuing from

the Grand Lodge and affix its seal thereto when required,

E. Receive all monies of the Grand Lodge, keep a proper account of the same, and pay them

over promptly to the depositories selected by the Grand Master and the Committee on

Finance,

F. Submit a financial report annually to the Grand Lodge, including operating statements of

the various Grand Lodge funds, all prepared in compliance with generally accepted

accounting principles and procedures,

G. Report annually to the Grand Lodge those Lodges that have failed to render proper returns

of their elections, members, and dues and such general facts regarding the financial and

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membership condition of the Lodges as may be proper for the information or action of the

Grand Lodge,

H. Conduct the correspondence of the Grand Lodge under the direction of the Grand Master,

I. Attend, with the necessary books and papers under his control, all communications of the

Grand Lodge and, when required, attend upon the Grand Master on Masonic business,

J. Supervise all printing ordered during the Annual Communication, and cause to be

produced and distributed, after approval by the Grand Master, the Proceedings and such

reports and documents as may be required,

K. Arrange promptly for the printing and distribution of sufficient copies of all Code changes

after approval of Grand Lodge and codification by the Code Commission,

L. Examine the returns made by the Lodges for the preceding year and see that errors and

irregularities are corrected. Tabulate the Master Masons, Fellowcrafts, and Entered

Apprentices reported, the number admitted, initiated, passed, raised, reinstated, dimitted,

dropped, suspended, expelled, deceased, and rejected; the net increase and decrease of

membership in each Lodge for the year; the amount of dues paid and the amount due to

the Grand Lodge,

M. Obtain the blank forms required for Grand Lodge use, and provide to the Lodges, at Grand

Lodge expense, the forms to be used by the Lodges in transmitting returns and other

reports required by the Grand Lodge,

N. Make, and retain in his office, duplicates of all Lodge Charters,

O. Appoint and be responsible for the official acts of an Assistant Grand Secretary who must

be a member in good standing and a Past Master of a Lodge in this Jurisdiction, and who

will, in the absence, disability, or illness of the Grand Secretary, perform the duties of that

office under the direction of the Grand Master,

P. Be placed under surety bond, along with the Assistant Grand Secretary in like amount, at

Grand Lodge expense. The limits of bonding to be determined by the Grand Master and

approved by the Committee on Finance,

Q. Appoint such assistants as he may require,

R. Print and mail to the Constituent Lodges, prior to April 1, a budget of estimated income

and expenditures for the General Fund and Washington Masonic Charities for the ensuing

year and;

Review, update and maintain as necessary the Grand Lodge Forms and report at the Annual

Communication as to the status of the Grand Lodge Forms.)

Sec. 3.05 Const.

Grand Treasurer’s Duties. The Grand Treasurer shall:

A. Receive, file, and keep all papers and documents of the Grand Lodge committed to his

custody,

B. Receive all monies of the Grand Lodge, keep a proper account of the same, and pay them

over promptly to the depositories selected by the Grand Master and the Committee on

Finance,

C. Submit a financial report annually to the Grand Lodge, including operating statements of



D. Report annually to the Grand Lodge those Lodges that have failed to render proper returns



Grand Lodge,

E. Be placed under surety bond, along with the Assistant Grand Secretary (if such position is

maintained) in like amount, at Grand Lodge expense. The limits of bonding to be

determined by the Grand Master and approved by the Committee on Finance,

F. Print and mail to the Constituent Lodges, prior to April 1, a budget of estimated income


year.

(Code Commission to re-number as necessary)


Sec. 3.0(5) 6 Const.

Grand Secretary's Duties.

The Grand Secretary shall:

A. through D. (No Change)

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E. Receive all monies of the Grand Lodge (taking his receipt therefore. keep a proper account

of the same, and pay them over promptly to the depositories selected by the Grand Master

and the Committee on Finance,) pay them over to the Grand Treasurer,

F. Submit a financial report annually to the Grand Lodge, including operating statements of



G. Report annually to the Grand Lodge those Lodges that have failed to render proper returns



Grand Lodge,

H. through O (No Change)

P. Be placed under surety bond, along with the Assistant Grand Secretary in like amount, at

Grand Lodge expense. The limits of bonding to be determined by the Grand Master and

approved by the Committee on Finance,

Q. (No Change)

R. Print and mail to the Constituent Lodges, prior to April 1, a budget of estimated income


year. and;

S. (No Change)

(Code Commission to re-number and re-letter as necessary)

Be it Further Resolved, that Sec. 8.09 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 8.09 B.L.

Finance. The Committee shall:

A. (No Change)

B. Examine and compare the books, papers, vouchers and accounts of the (Grand Master and

the Grand Secretary) Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, and make

detailed reports thereon and submit the same to the Grand Lodge before the close of each

Annual Communication; and report the financial condition of the Grand Lodge,

C. through I. (No Change)


Chehalis Lodge, No. 28

Charles Wood, Worshipful Master

Larry Wilkinson, Secretary





Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred this Resolution

finds that adding a Grand Treasurer would increase the Salaries and Related Expenses of the Grand Lodge

Budget. In particular, this new position would increase the costs for salaries, unemployment compensation,

FICA contribution, L&I insurance, 401K Contribution, and Medical Insurance. The exact amount of this

increase depends on the actual salary for this position, but the overall increase could be expected to be

over $50,000 per year.

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Resolution 2015-5


Statement of Purpose: To require the Treasurer to provide copies of statements of accounts (i.e., Bank

statements, Broker statements and investment statements) and IRS Form 990 filing to elected Lodge Officers

for transparency.

Resolution: To amend the duties of the Treasurer by adding additional duties creating transparent

accounting.

Whereas: Currently the Treasurer is not required to provide copies of statements of accounts to the elected

Lodge Officers for transparent accounting, and


Sec. 15.20 B.L.

Treasurers Duties. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to:

A. through E. (No Change)

F. Within thirty days of receiving statements of accounts from financial institutions provide

the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and Secretary of the Lodge a copy.


Lakeside Lodge, No. 258

Gene Ulrich, Worshipful Master

W. Dean Markley, Secretary




vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-6

To Amend Sec. 7.13 B.L. and Sec. 18.11 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To provide a way for the Grand Lodge of Washington to provide scholarships for

Masons.

Resolution: The WMC has a Masonic Scholarship Endowment Fund, but it is available to youth. Many

Masons have trying times throughout their lives and seek education, further education or re-education.

Washington's Masons should have a mechanism with which to help their Brother Master Masons obtain that

education.

Whereas: The Washington Masonic Code already has a provision for a Masonic Scholarship Fund, and

Whereas: There is no provision to allow the Grand Lodge of Washington to grant scholarships to Brother

Masons, and

Whereas: All Masons seek to be "Better enabled to support myself and family and contribute to the relief of

distressed, worthy Brother Masons, their widows and orphans", and


Sec. 7.13 B.L.

Masonic Scholarship Endowment Fund. This special Fund shall be maintained for the purpose of

awarding Grand Lodge scholarships annually to deserving students as selected by the Committee

on Public Schools Outreach.

The principal of the Fund shall constitute, be, and remain, a permanent trust Fund. This fund

shall receive:

A. Money or property that may be donated to the Fund by gift, bequest or devise; and

B. ((Five dollars ($5.00)) Ten dollars ($10.00) for each petition approved for conferral of the

Degrees, from the conferring Lodge.

Revenue generated by this Fund shall be divided among the programs that provide Grand Lodge

Scholarships to high school juniors and seniors and to worthy Brother Masons for academic

and/or vocational pursuits. At least one scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving applicant who

is a member of the Order of DeMolay, Job's Daughters International, (or) the International Order of

Rainbow for Girls(.) , or a member of a Lodge. If there are no deserving applicants in (this) any of

these (category) categories, then this scholarship may be awarded to another deserving student.


Sec 18.11 B.L.

Fees.

A. Fees for the Degrees shall include:

1. through 4. (No Change)

5. A contribution of ((Five Dollars (5.00)) Ten Dollars ($10.00) to the Masonic Scholarship

Endowment Fund.


Daylight Lodge, No. 232

Dean L. Willard, Worshipful Master

Coe Tug Morgan, Secretary




vote for adoption.

Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred this resolution,

finds that by raising the amount charged for each petition from $5.00 to $10.00, the total raised for the

Scholarship Endowment Fund annually by this method would increase by approximately $2,000 assuming

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400 petitions per year. It would also result in petition fees increasing by $5.00 per petition which most

likely would be passed on to the petitioner.

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Resolution 2015-7


Statement of Purpose: To exempt all fifty-year Life Members from being included in Grand Lodge

assessments to the Lodges.

Resolution: To amend Sec. 7.03 B.L. to exempt all fifty-year life members from paying Grand Lodge Dues.

Whereas: Currently Grand Lodge levies (dues) a fee of $23.00 (soon to be $25.00) on each Master Mason

including fifty-year Life members, the Lodge can exempt fifty-year dues paying members, and

Now, Therefore be it Resolved, that Sec. 7.03 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 7.03 B.L.

Revenue for the General Fund.

A. (No Change)


6. a. through f. (No Change)

g. A fifty-year Life member shall be exempt from paying Grand Lodge dues or

assessments.


Sultan-Monroe Lodge, No. 160

Jack R. Houston, Worshipful Master

Steve Martin, Secretary




vote for adoption.

Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred this Resolution,

finds that revenue generated for the General Fund would be reduced by approximately $23,000.00 each year

assuming $23.00 per assessment and 1000 Brothers meeting the criteria of being a Life Member and a 50-

year member.

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Resolution 2015-8


Statement of Purpose: To amend apron requirements within the Grand Jurisdiction of Washington for

Lodge Officers, Past Masters and Members aprons.

Resolution: To remove a requirement for aprons to be of a rectangular shape.

Whereas: Lodges in this Jurisdiction have worn aprons with rounded corners before Sec. 15.11 B.L. was

amended in 2012, and

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 15.11 B.L. Jewels and Aprons, be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 15.11 B.L.

Jewels and Aprons.

No change until:

The Lodge Officers' (not Past Masters and Lodge members) aprons shall be white and should

be of lambskin, approximately fifteen inches wide and thirteen inches deep (,of a rectangular

shape), and may have (sky-) blue lining and edging, with the respective emblems thereon.


Grandview Lodge, No. 191

Robert Russell, Worshipful Master

John C. Booth, Secretary




vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-9

To Add Sec. 5.18 B.L. and Amend Sec. 9.05 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No.1, to clarify the impact of a

Grand Master’s Edict.

Resolution: To add a new section to the Washington Masonic Code to vote on whether a Grand Master’s

Edict shall remain in force following the next Annual Communication.

Whereas: The Grand Master has the power to issue Edicts the authority of a Grand Master’s Edict after his

term of office is not clearly defined in the Washington Masonic Code,

Whereas: A Grand Master’s Edict will have the force of Masonic Law, provided the Grand Lodge confirms it

at the Annual Communication, and

Whereas: It is in the best interest of the Craft to know if they must comply with an Edict issued by a Past

Grand Master, and

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that a new Sec. 5.18 B.L. be inserted to read as follows:

Sec. 5.18 B.L.

Edicts. Edicts of the Grand Master will be an order of business at each Annual Communication. A

simple majority will affirm the Edict. A copy of the Edict will be placed in the Appendix under the

letter (next in line) of the Washington Masonic Code.


Sec. 9.05 B.L.

Continuing Proceedings. The Grand Master has power to:


5. Review Edicts of Grand Masters. All decisions will be decided by a simple majority.


Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Laws and Usage

and is ready for consideration by the Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinions as to the wisdom

of the changes the Resolutions proposes. As this Resolution contains a By-Laws Amendment, it requires a

3/4 affirmative vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-10

To Amend the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide pages 1-8, 1-9, 2-7, 2-9, 3-7 and 3-9

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master's Recommendation No. 2, to make the Flag Ceremony a

mandatory part of the opening and closing in each of the Degrees.

Resolution: To delete the word [Optional] under the Flag Ceremony on Pages 1-8, 1-9, 2-7, 2-9, 3-7 and 3-9

and to make consistent the appearance and notation of these sections of the Standard Work and Freemasons

Guide.

Whereas: One of the hallmarks of the Masonic Fraternity is that of being a patriotic organization, and

Whereas: Freemasons foster and promote patriotism as a Masonic virtue, and

Whereas: The Grand Lodge recognizes and supports the National Sojourners, Inc., an organization operating

in this Jurisdiction, who includes in their statement of purposes, ” … for supporting all patriotic aims and

activities in Masonry, for developing true patriotism and Americanism", and

Whereas: Respect for the flag of our country is a primary way to demonstrate patriotism and cultivate a

love and respect for the United States of America, and

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that page 1-8 be amended to read as follows:

FLAG CEREMONY

([Optional])

((“When the Flag is to be presented, that ceremony shall immediately follow the opening of

the Lodge.” The Flag should be carried upright and free flowing.))

When the flag is to be presented, that ceremony shall immediately follow the opening of the

Lodge. The Flag should be carried upright and free flowing.

Be it Further Resolved, that Page 1-9 be amended to read as follows:

RETIRING THE FLAG

(When the flag is to be retired, that ceremony shall immediately precede the closing of the

Lodge.

(The Flag should be carried upright and free flowing.))

When the flag is to be retired, that ceremony shall immediately precede the closing of the



FLAG CEREMONY

([Optional])

((“When the Flag is to be presented, that ceremony shall immediately follow the opening of




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RETIRING THE FLAG

((“When the Flag is to be retired, that ceremony shall immediately precede the opening of





FLAG CEREMONY

([Optional])

(“When the Flag is to be presented, that ceremony shall immediately follow the opening of

the Lodge. (The Flag should be carried upright and free flowing.))




RETIRING THE FLAG

((“When the Flag is to be retired, that ceremony shall immediately precede the closing of the

Lodge.” The Flag should be carried upright and free flowing.))







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Resolution 2015-11

To Amend Sec. 8.01 B.L., Sec. 8.05 B.L., Sec. 8.14 B.L., Sec. 8.22 B.L., Sec. 8.23 B.L. and

Sec. 10.01 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master's Recommendation No. 3, to move certain Standing

Committees from Chapter 8 of the Washington Masonic Code to Chapter 10 of the Washington Masonic

Code.

Resolution: To better align the purposes, functions and administrative activities of the current committees

to these declared purposes, responsibilities, goals and objectives of Washington Masonic Charities.

Whereas: Washington Masonic Charities was created in 2012 to serve as the Grand Lodge's charitable

activities committee, and

Whereas: The purpose of Washington Masonic Charities is to invest in children's programs; provide support

for seniors and those in need; preserve and share the Masonic heritage of Washington State, and to advise

and assist with planned gift giving and contributions for charity and relief, and

Whereas: There is confusion as to which committee in the Grand Lodge of Washington or in Washington

Masonic Charities the Brethren should direct their requests for assistance, and


Sec. 8.01 B.L.

Standing Committees.

A. through C. (No Change)

(D. Children identification Programs (Chips))

E. though L. (No Change)

(M. Library and Museum)

(U. Planned Giving)

W. through X. (No Change)

(V. Public Schools Outreach)

(Code Commission to re-letter as necessary)

Be it Further Resolved, that Sec. 8.05 B.L. be amended as follows:

Sec. 8.05 B.L.

Children Identification Programs. The Committee shall be responsible for and implement the

CHIPS program, throughout the Jurisdiction, and report to the Grand Lodge at each Annual

Communication the results of its efforts.



Sec. 8.14 B.L.

Library and Museum. The Committee shall be responsible for the daily administration and

operation of the Washington Masonic Library and Museum, preserving the artifacts of Masonic

history in and for this Grand Jurisdiction and perform such archival functions as may be necessary

and proper.

The Committee shall also act as a fund raising committee for the Washington Masonic Library and

Museum Foundation.



Sec. 8.22 B.L.

Planned Giving. The Committee shall foster, promote, increase and develop the objectives of the

Planned Giving program as set forth in the Washington Masonic Code.

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Its members shall work under the direction of the Grand Master. The members shall visit

the Lodges, dispense information, provide speakers, encourage interest, develop programs,

prepare and distribute literature, prepare talks, make an annual report to the Grand Lodge and, in

conjunction with the Trustees of the Washington Masonic Charities, engage in such further

activities as will promote and further the soundness and growth of the Planned Giving program.



Sec. 8.23 B.L.

Public Schools Outreach. The Committee shall:

A. Be responsible for all Grand Lodge programs involving the tax-supported Schools

including development of long range planning. Recommend and develop programs

available to Lodges that promote the Public Schools and enhance public awareness of

improved educational opportunities for students, Investigate and support worthwhile

Public School recognition programs developed by individual Lodges, and communicate

this information throughout the Jurisdiction.

B. Assist Lodges and Districts in the development of single and multi-Lodge programs for

worthwhile public school recognition including, but not limited to:

1. Literacy Outreach – providing Lodges with information on the importance of a

literate society and Freemasonry’s role through educational outreach programs,

2. Selection of deserving students for scholarship awards from the Masonic

Scholarship Endowment Fund in accordance with established guidelines; and

3. Identification of Public School educators who demonstrate exceptional instructional

ability and motivation for students.



Sec. 10.01 B.L.

Washington Masonic Charities. The Grand Lodge may establish and maintain a Public Charity, the

purpose of which will encompass the charitable activities of the Grand Lodge of Washington. The

Public Charity shall be incorporated as a Washington State not for profit corporation subject to the

laws of the State of Washington and the Internal Revenue Code of the U.S. Treasury Department,

which laws, rules regulations and requirements shall have supremacy over the Constitution and

By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, and the Rulings and

Decisions of the Grand Master, and the By-Laws of the corporation established or any successor

corporation established hereafter.

(Washington Masonic Charities will encompass all of the various purposes from the existing

501(c)(3) Public Charities of which the Grand Lodge is a member, to include:

A. Children Identification Programs, and

B. Washington Masonic Library and Museum.)

Washington Masonic Charities, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization will serve as the Grand

Lodge's charitable activity and will encompass the following purposes:

A. Investing in youth, education, and safety through literacy, scholarships, Bikes for

Books, child identification, teacher training for at risk students and additional

programs designed to enhance, encourage and protect children.

B. Advise and assist with programs enhancing the ability of the aging and other

individuals to access functional needs to live independently, transition to higher

levels of care, or meet financial necessities. Maintain a Planned Giving sub-

Committee whose purpose will be to provide information and to assist Masons with

estate gift planning and giving issues. Preserving and sharing the Masonic heritage

of our Grand Jurisdiction through the administration of the Washington Masonic

Library and Museum, photographic archives and heritage education.




vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-12

To Amend Sec. 27.04 B.L., Sec. 27.05 B.L. and Sec. 27.06 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 4, to clarify when a summons is

to be used for a Masonic trial.

Resolution: Currently, the word “citation” is used in the context of a summons and needs to be clarified.

Whereas: A summons is different than a citation, and

Whereas: Masons are obligated to obey all due signs and summons, and


Sec. 27.04 B.L.

(Citation) Summons. The (citation) summons served by the Committee Secretary shall include:

A. A copy of the charges,

B. The date, time and place assigned for the trial; and

C. A (summons) notice to appear for the accused to (appear and) answer the charges.


Sec. 27.05 B.L.

Service. Due service of the (citation) summons shall be deemed complete when made by either of

the following procedures:

A. Personal Service.

1. Delivering a copy of the summons directly to the accused; or

2. Leaving a sealed envelope addressed to the accused, containing a copy of the

(citation) summons, at the accused’s usual place of abode with a person of

suitable age and discretion residing therein.

B. Postal Service. Depositing the (citation) summons in a postage pre-paid envelope in a

U. S. Post Office within the Grand Jurisdiction, addressed to the accused at his last known

post office address. Service of the (citation) summons by Postal Service shall be deemed

complete five business days after deposit in a U. S. Post Office. Mail shall be by certified

mail, return receipt requested.

(A minimum of twenty days shall have expired following date of) Service of the (citation) summons

shall be a minimum of twenty calendar days before the trial shall commence.


Sec. 27.06 B.L.

Return of Service. Service of the (citation) summons shall be certified in writing by the Secretary of

the Grand Lodge Trial Committee. The record shall show how the (citation) summons was served

and the date on which it was served.




vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-13


Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 5, to specify the time required

for due and timely notice of hearing.

Resolution: Currently, the WMC is unclear regarding the amount of time required for due and timely notice.

This Resolution will define the amount of time required for due and timely notice.

Whereas: Timely written notice is ambiguous, and

Whereas: Both parties to a Masonic trial will be given a specific timeframe for due and timely notice, and


Sec. 28.04 B.L.

Timely Notice of Hearings. The accuser and the accused shall have (timely) twenty calendar days

written notice and opportunity to attend in person or by counsel, and examine and cross-examine

all witnesses at all hearings including the taking of all depositions under commission.

Be if Further Resolved, that Sec. 29.07 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 29.07 B.L.

Failure to Affirm Original Judgment. When the Grand Lodge, on review of a judgment of expulsion

or suspension, reverses or annuls the judgment, or fails to approve a judgment of expulsion, or

modifies the same, the accused shall be thereby restored to membership in the Lodge(s) in which he

was a member.

When a case is remanded for a new trial, no amendment to the original charges and

specifications shall be made without giving the accused (due and timely) twenty calendar days

notice thereof.




vote for adoption.

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Resolution 2015-14

To Amend Sec. 3.05 Const. and add Appendix K

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 6, to have a list of Grand Lodge

Forms included in an appendix.

Resolution: This Resolution will give Lodges and Masons a common place to find a reference to specific

forms used by the Grand Lodge.

Whereas: Grand Lodge uses standard forms and no list is available, and

Whereas: all Grand Lodge forms were removed from the Washington Masonic Code in 2003, and

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that Sec. 3.05 Const. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 3.05 Const.

Grand Secretary's Duties. The Grand Secretary shall:

A. Through R. (No Change)

S. Review, update and maintain as necessary the Grand Lodge Forms, Appendix K - Grand

Lodge Forms, and report at the Annual Communication (as to the status) for approval of

the Grand Lodge Forms.

Be it Further Resolved, that Appendix K Grand Lodge Forms be added:

APPENDIX K

GRAND LODGE FORMS

Certificate for Dropped NPD

Certificate of EA or FC (release or dimit)

Certificate of Good Standing

Committee Request for Reimbursement

Dimit

Dimit from Plural Membership

Dues Statement/Dues Cards Order Form

Election Form

Grand Mound Petition

Investigation Form (Committee Reports)

Lewis Jewel

Life Membership

Lodge By-Laws

Lodge Standing Resolutions/Rules & Wills/Bequests)

Monthly Return - Full Report

Monthly Return - Nothing to Report

Petition for Affiliation

Petition for Plural Membership

Petition for Reinstatement

Petition for the Degrees

Renounce Irregular Lodge

Request for Another Lodge to Confer Degrees

Request for Masonic Relief

Temple Board - Certificate to Amend-Restate

Temple Board - Property Tax Exempt Guidelines

Temple Board Articles of Incorporation (Multi)

Temple Board Articles of Incorporation (Single)

Temple Corporation By- Laws - (Multi)

Temple Corporation By- Laws - (Single)

Trial - Certificate of Service of Citation and Copy of Charges

Trial - Charges for Un-Masonic Conduct

Trial - Citation to Appear for Trial

Trial - Commission to Take Testimony

Trial - Notice of Commission

Trial - Notice of Suspension or Expulsion

Trial - Request to Summon Witnesses

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Trial - Return of Service of Summons

Waiver of Jurisdiction - No Degrees





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Resolution 2015-15

To Amend Section Sec. 7.17 B.L.

Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 7, to amend the purpose for the

Capital Fund.

Resolution: This Resolution will change how the funds from the Capital Fund are used.

Whereas: Grand Lodge purchased a new building and relocated the offices of Grand Lodge in 2013, and

Whereas: Grand Lodge will continue to have capital costs associated with the new building and Masonic

projects, and

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that Sec. 7.17 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 7.17 B.L.

Grand Lodge Capital Fund. This special Fund shall be maintained for the purpose of (relocating the

Grand Lodge office, or use the interest therefrom for unanticipated and unbudgeted legal expenses)

capital costs directly associated with the Grand Lodge office. This Fund may receive such sums as

may be appropriated for that purpose by the Grand Lodge, together with all monies or property

donated to or for the benefit of said Fund by gift, bequest or devise. Expenditures from this Fund

will require approval of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Lodge Finance Committee

and will be reported at the subsequent Annual Communication.




vote for adoption.

Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred this resolution,

finds that this resolution will have no impact on the finances of Grand Lodge.

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Resolution 2015-16


Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 8, to amend and add Directors

and Officers insurance coverage for Lodges.

Resolution: This Resolution will add Lodge Directors and Officers (D&O) coverage to the existing Grand

Lodge policy and each Lodge will pay an equal amount for the coverage.

Whereas: Lodges who currently purchase D&O coverage, the cost is about $400.00 per year, and

Whereas: Given the current Grand Lodge D&O, each Lodge would pay $50.00 per year for D&O coverage,

and

Whereas: Each Lodge has a duty to provide D&O coverage for their officers, and

Now, Therefore be it Resolved, that Sec. 7.03 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 7.03 B.L.

Revenue for the General Fund.

A. Every Lodge shall pay into the treasury of the Grand Lodge in support of Grand Lodge

general activities the following:


8. Each Lodge will pay a prorated share of the premium for Directors and Officers

insurance but not less than $50.00 per year per Lodge.

B. through D. (No Change)


Sec. 11.06 B.L.

Blanket Insurance Coverage. The Grand Lodge may authorize and appropriate funds to cover the

cost of the following insurance coverage for the Constituent Lodges:

A. through E. (No Change)

F. Directors and Officers coverage.

The limits of insurance coverage provided in sub-sections A, B, C, (and) D, and F shall be

published annually to the Constituent Lodges and the cost included in the General Fund Budget.

Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This resolution is consistent with Masonic Laws and Usage

and is ready for consideration by the Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom

of the changes the Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment. It requires a 3/4 vote

for adoption.

Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred this resolution,

finds that this resolution will have no impact on the finances of Grand Lodge because the premium costs

for including Lodges will be passed on to those individual Lodges. If a Lodge does not currently have any

D&O insurance, this will increase the expenses for that Lodge by at least $50.00 per year. If a Lodge does

currently have D&O insurance, this new program will most likely result in a decrease of expenses for that

Lodge.

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Resolution 2015-17


Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 9, to allow the use of electronic

balloting for both resolutions and the election of Grand Lodge Officers.

Resolution: This Resolution will allow the Delegates at the Annual Communication to use a remote device

to vote on legislation and Grand Lodge Elected Officers.

Whereas: Use of electronic voting devices will quickly and accurately record the number of votes on any

Resolution or election of Grand Lodge Officers, as well as including those attending with proxies, and

Whereas: The use of a remote electronic voting device will reduce the time for verification versus the time

required for a hand count vote, and

Whereas: The use of similar devices are being used in other Grand Lodges with success, and

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that Sec. 5.07 B.L. be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 5.07 B. L.

Manner of Voting. All questions in Grand Lodge shall be decided by members either by voting with

their left hand or (written) secret ballot as determined by the Grand Master. The election of officers

shall be by (written) secret ballot. The (written) secret ballot may be conducted by means of the use

of an (electronically scored ballots) electronic device.




vote for adoption.

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OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN

JAMES H. KENDALL

LODGES OF MEMBERSHIP

William H. Upton Naval & Military Lodge, No. 206 (Life Member)

Silverdale Lodge, No. 311

Franklin Lodge, No. 5

Grand Mound Historic Lodge, No. 3

LODGE OFFICES HELD

Worshipful Master (Charleston, No. 269/ W. H. Upton, No. 206), Senior Warden,

Junior Warden – (2 years),

Senior Deacon, Chaplain, Secretary – (7 years)

GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS

District Deputy in District No. 12, Research and Education Committee (1 year),

Technology Committee – (10 years - Chairman 4 years),

Public Relations Committee – (Chairman), Grand Chaplain - 2013-2014

Membership Development Committee, Credentials Committee - 2014-2015

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS AND PARTICIPATION

Secretary-Treasurer, District No. 12 Masters and Wardens Association (2 years)

Secretary – District No. 12 Lodge of Past Masters - (7 years)

Temple Association Board, Bremerton Masonic Temple - (10 years)

Nile Temple Shrine of North America

Scottish Rite Valley of Bremerton, York Rite Bodies - Bremerton

Grand Lodge Senior Warden Ritual Competition (1995) - 1st

Place

EDUCATION

BS Electrical Engineering – University of New Mexico, Course work in Master of System Management, U of So.

California, Numerous Navy and Civilian training courses.

COMMUNITY

Life Member – American Legion

Life Member – Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Past President, Bremerton Symphony Association (6 years on Board of Directors)

Instructor – The Internet and Your Child Internet Safety Program

General Class Amateur Radio Operator KE7JMY

American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Volunteer Examiner (VE)

Better Business Bureau Arbitrator, 1994 to Present

MILITARY AND PROFESSIONAL

Enlisted USN 1965, Commissioned 1974, Retired 1986, Lieutenant Commander

Officer in Charge, Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, Bahamas 1982-1985

AUTEC is the most active underwater test range in USN inventory, operating in support of multiple

military, civilian and foreign government agencies including scientific and war fighting projects and

training. Responsible for 1200 civilian and military staff in an isolated facility in a foreign country.

AUTEC awarded Navy Unit Commendation for this timeframe.

Submarine Strategic (Nuclear) Weapons Officer – 5 Strategic Deterrent Patrols as Division Officer and

Department Head, responsible for all submarine strategic and tactical weapons systems.

Instructor, Tactical Team Trainer, TRITRAFAC Bangor, two tours

District Office Manager 1990 Decennial Census, Responsible for Census in 7 Western-most Washington

counties. Supervised more than 1200 staff members during course of the enumeration. Commended

for exceptional service, meeting or exceeding all goals and project time-lines.

Founding board member and Past President Washington Association of Internet Service Providers (WAISP)

President and General Manager, Telebyte NW Internet Services 1994 to Present: responsible for all business

decisions including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Company provides internet

and network services to large and small businesses in the medical, financial, government, and service

industries, as well as to individuals for professional and personal business. Manage resources to

provide required high stability critical service to the medical community.

MASONIC PHILOSOPHY

The Masonic Lodge is not made up of four walls, ritual, or old records, but rather consists of its members.

Through our shared (and personally affirmed) obligations, we owe our first fraternal duty to our Brothers

and not to a particular process or procedure. My three “F’s” are different than VWB Vesper’s. They are Faith,

Family & Fraternity. These three sustained me through very difficult times, and sustain me to this day.

They are the bedrock of all we have promised to each other as Fraternal Brothers. Finally, “if you ain’t

having fun you ain’t doing it right!”

PERSONAL

Married 46 years to Alta. We have two daughters, 4 grandchildren, and (still!) have a 2010 Harley-Davidson

Electra Glide Ultra, with 103 Cubic Inches of get-up-and-go!

Electra Glide Ultra!

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PAUL G. WAADEVIG


Columbian Lodge, Boston, MA, 1996-2008

Mt. Hood Lodge, No. 32, 2003-Present – Worshipful Master, 2007-2008; Secretary,

2008-2009

Grand Mound Historic Lodge, No. 3


Arrangements Committee Member 2010-2011, Co-Chair 2011-2012, Member

2013-2014

Jr. Grand Steward, 2011-2012

Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 19, 2012-2014

Membership Development Committee, Present

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS AND RECOGNITION

Masonic Junior Achievement Award, Kelso, WA 1983

St. Andrew’s Chapter RAM, Boston, MA

Sr. Warden, Vancouver Valley Lodge of Perfection (Present)

Scottish Rite, Vancouver Valley

Master Craftsman I Diploma, AASR Southern Jurisdiction

Afifi Shrine Member, Gateway Shrine Club, Vancouver

Philalethes Society, Allen E. Roberts Chapter, Boston, MA (1997-2001)

MILITARY

Enlisted, USAR, Combat Engineer, 1984-1986, Honorable Discharge (Split option with basic training at

Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, between Jr./Sr. of High School)

EDUCATION

Mark Morris High School, Longview, WA, 1985

Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, Associate of Arts, Business, 1987

Portland State University, Portland, OR, Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, 1991

Boston College, Carroll School of Business, Master of Business Administration, 1999

Boston College Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1999

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Student Body President, Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, 1986-1987

Speech and Debate Team Captain, Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, 1986-1987

Young Leaders in India (sponsored by the YMCA and Gonzaga Law School), New Delhi, India, 1987

Sargent at Arms, Phi Delta Theta, Portland State U. Chapter, 1990-1991

Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy, Cowlitz County, WA, 1993-1995

Secretary, The Federalist Society, Boston College Law School Chapter, 1997

Waadevig for Washington State House of Representatives Campaign, 2002

Waadevig for Washington State Senate Campaign, 2004

PROFESSIONAL

Research Director, Unified Communications and Conferencing, Frost & Sullivan, 14 years

Product Manager, Unified Communications, Biamp Systems, Present

PERSONAL

Wife: Vickie, Children: Hailey, Jasmine, Layla, Preslyn, and Mason.

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CHARLES E. WOOD

LODGE MEMBERSHIP

Member of Chehalis Lodge, No. 28

Worshipful Master of Chehalis, No. 28 December 1990

Currently serving as Worshipful Master of Chehalis, No. 28

Member of Robert Morris Lodge, No. 97


Deputy of the Grand Master District No. 17 June 2012 to June 2014

Grand Lodge Finance Committee since September 2011

Appointed as the first Treasurer of the newly formed Grand Lodge Building

Association August 2013

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

Royal Arch Masons; Chapter No. 44

Past High Priest Sunset Chapter No. 23

Order of High Priesthood of Washington, April 21, 2014

Deputy of Grand High Priest Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington

Council of Royal and Select Masters; Alpha Council No. 20

Appointed as Chairman of Finance and Budget Committee of the Most Illustrious Grand Council

of Royal and Select Masters of Washington, May 2014 Commandery

Past Eminent Commander of St Helens Commandery, No. 12

Currently a member of DeMolay Commandery, No. 6

Order of Eastern Star Chehalis Chapter, No. 3, Served as Chaplain 2012 to 2014

Proficiency in Lodge Management 2012

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Cinebar Community Center, Cinebar, Washington

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5439, Mossyrock, Washington

ACADEMICS AND CAREER

Education: Graduated Ingraham High, Seattle Washington 1962

Graduated Centralia Community College 1983 where I majored in accounting

Graduated Saint Martins College, Lacey Washington with a BA Degree in Accounting and a

minor in Business Administration

Career: June 1981 retired from United States Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.

Controlled and scheduled maintenance on some of the worlds most technically advanced aircraft. I

attended the United Stated Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership & Management Academy

in Austin Texas. While serving in South East Asia, received the United States Air Forces

Commendation Medal.

Retired February 2014 from a public held corporation where I spent 23 plus years as West Coast

Controller. Managed all accounting functions, created yearly budgets and analyzed monthly income

statements results against budget. On a monthly basis, reported results to corporate office while

keeping plant manager informed of our progress against monthly/yearly budget.

OTHER:

Family: My wife, Lorraine is my pillar of support and encouragement. We make all life changing

decisions together. Lorraine is my sounding board and her feedback is invaluable.

What I enjoy most in Masonry is the fellowship, being among Brothers trying to make a difference,

whether it is in Masonry or in their local communities. How we as Masons meet, act and part should

be a part of our daily lives with all humankind, not just with other Masons. By keeping true to our

beliefs, and adhering to the three tenets and four cardinal virtues, we as Masons can succeed in

making a difference within ourselves, our families and in society.

“LISTEN AND FACILITATE”

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OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY

DAVID P. OWEN


- Harmony Lodge, No. 18; Olympia, WA

- Grays Harbor Lodge, No. 52; Hoquiam, WA

- Walter F. Meier Lodge Of Research, No. 281; Seattle, WA

- Hermanos del Arte, No. 314; Brewster, WA

- Victoria-Columbia, Lodge, No. 1; British Columbia & Yukon

- Berlin 46 Outpost Lodge, No. 895; ACGL United Grand Lodges of Germany

- Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3; Tumwater, WA

LODGE OFFICES HELD

Junior Warden of Outpost Lodge, No. 895 – Protem

Senior Warden of Outpost Lodge, No. 895 and Harmony, Lodge No. 18

Worshipful Master of Harmony Lodge, No. 18 (1995)

Secretary of Harmony Lodge, No. 18 (4 years)

GRAND LODGE/MASONIC CORPORATION APPOINTMENTS

Board Secretary (7 years) Children Identification Program (CHIPS)

Foundation Secretary (11 years) Masonic Library & Museum Foundation

Grand Representative to the United Grand Lodge of Germany (14 years)

Board of Trustees, Masonic Retirement Center/Washington Masonic Charities (15 years)

Internal Communications Committee (1 year)

Assistant Grand Secretary (2 years)

Grand Secretary (14 years)

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS

Goose and Grid Iron, Nest 0

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Olympia Valley

York Rite Bodies, Heidelberg, Germany

York Rite College, Washington

NILE, Shrine

National Sojourners and Hero’s of 76

DeMolay-Legion of Honor

Saint Thomas of Acon, Tahoma Chapel

Royal Order of Scotland

First President-Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America

CAREER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Academic: Seattle Public Schools and Old Reliable University at Fort Lewis; University of

Washington, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics; various US Army schools; City University, Masters in

Public Administration and a Masters in Business Administration.

Professional: Retired (1998) U.S. Army Officer, after 25 years of service to our Great Country;

Served as the State Adjutant for the American Legion, Department of Washington; Real Estate Agent.

FAMILY

A Great Family who is very understanding of my love for Masonry.

IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A MASON!

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TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC CHARITIES

LARRY D. FOLEY


Sultan-Monroe, No. 160

Skykomish, No. 259

Arlington, No. 129

LODGE OFFICES HELD

Sultan-Monroe, No. 160 - Tyler, Jr. Deacon, Sr. Deacon x 2

Skykomish, No. 259 - Jr. Steward, Marshal, Jr. Deacon

Arlington, No. 129 - Jr. Warden, Sr. Warden, Master


Public Schools Outreach Committee


Monroe Temple Corporation - Treasurer

Arlington Temple Corporation - Board Member

Grand Lodge Sr. Warden Ritual Competition 4th

place 2014

Everett Valley Scottish Rite

Chair-Public Schools/Scholarship Committee - Sultan-Monroe, No. 160

Chair-Citizenship Committee-Sultan-Monroe, No. 160

Chair-Public Schools/Scholarship Committee - Arlington, No. 129

Chair-Citizenship Committee - Arlington, No. 129 - 2014

Chair-Bike for Books Committee - Arlington, No. 129

Proficiency in Lodge Management

Citizenship Award - 2010

Gold Award-York Rite College

EDUCATION

AA-Political Science-Cypress Community & Long Beach City College

COMMUNITY

City of Sultan-Planning Commission - 2009-2011

Sultan/Central Cascade Youth Athletic Assoc. - President 2007-2011

Sky Valley & Monroe Chamber of Commerce - Volunteer

Instructor - DOC-MCC new workers “CORE”

Safety Advisory Committee - DOC-MCC - 2012

MASONIC PHILOSOPHY

Faith, Hope & Charity, the greatest of these is Charity which is taught to us, as Masons in the 1st

degree. We as Masons should use these lessons not just among ourselves, but also with our

interactions with the public; Making the Lodge and our Charity thereof, a corner stone in the

community as they once were. Being an example to all mankind.

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DEAN W. HEINEMANN

STATEMENT

Several years ago I stated that the time had come for me to fade from Masonic view for a time and go

fly-fishing. I am not going to give up fly-fishing but now is the time for me to

get back to work doing something that I love and that I can make a difference

for the Fraternity. I feel that I still have something of value (Leadership,

Management of Assets, Business Long-Term Planning, and Accountability) to

offer to the continuing success of Washington Masonic Charities.


Temple Lodge No. 42, Cheney (Life Member) (Third Generation)

Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3 (Charter Life Member)

Spokane Lodge No. 34 (Honorary Life Member)

Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281 (Corresponding Member)

GRAND LODGE POSITIONS

Credentials Committee

Deputy of the Grand Master in District No. 27

Long Range Planning Tiger Team

Long Range Planning Committee (2)

Grand Historian (2)

Grand Marshal

Chairman, Arrangements Committee - 2009

Appointed to Board of Trustees of the Masonic Retirement Center - 2009

Member Board of Trustees of Washington Masonic Charities – 2012-2014, President 2013-2014

Chairman, Grand Lodge Trial Committee – 2014 to Present

Elected Junior Grand Warden – June 2009

150th

Grand Master – June 2012-2013

AWARDS

Certificate of Proficiency in Lodge Management

Grand Master’s Achievement Award

DeMolay Legion of Honor (Honorary)

DeMolay Achievement Award

MASONIC ACTIVITIES

Valley of Spokane, Orient of Washington S.J. Scottish Rite (32 KCCH)

Board of Directors RiteCare Spokane (2005-2014)

Vice President RiteCare Spokane (2006)

Treasurer RiteCare Spokane (2007-2010)

CAREER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Academic: BA in Geography & Urban Planning, Eastern Washington State College (Eastern Washington

University).

Professional: Retired in 2004 after 28 years with Eastern Washington University in Facilities

Engineering and Risk Management/Environmental Health & Safety.

Community: Planning Committee for the Cheney Community Library, Organizing Committee for the

American Cancer Society Cheney Relay for Life (2).

Military: 2 ½ years Active Duty in US Army.

Family: Married Kerry L. Troyer in 2008: we have three sons; Jason, Andrew, Jacob.

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BRUCE E. VESPER

Initiated, Passed & Raised (1973), Washington Lodge, No. 240, Buffalo, NY.


Washington Lodge, No. 240, Buffalo, NY (Life Member)

Kennewick Lodge, No. 153, (Life Member)

Euclid Lodge, No. 125, Benton Lodge, No. 277, Skykomish, No. 259

Grand Mound Lodge, No. 3

Pioneer Lodge, No. 39, Prince Hall (Honorary Member)

LODGE OFFICES HELD

WM, SW, JW, SD (2), JD (2), SS (and Numerous Committees)

GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENT

Grand Master (2013-2014)

JGW, SGW, DGM (2011-2013)

District Deputy (2009-2011)

Photography Committee

Public Schools Outreach Committee

Public Relations Committee

Youth Committee

Washington Masonic Charities (2012-2014), President (2014)


Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Kennewick

AAONMS, El Katif and Columbia Basin Shrine Club

National Sojourners: Pacific Northwest Chapter 534 (Life Member), Honolulu Chapter 9 (Past President), Past

Grand Master Chapter No. 296

Order of DeMolay: Senior DeMolay, Amherst NY, Chevalier (1974), Legion of Honor (2010)

DeMolay Dad, Ewa Chapter, Ewa Beach, HI, Sam Pasco Chapter, Warrington, FL, Amherst Chapter,

Amherst, NY, Lower Valley Chapter, Grandview, WA, Kennewick Chapter, Kennewick, WA

Order of Eastern Star: Alma Chapter, Kennewick; Offices-Past Patron, Warder, Sentinel, Treasurer (3 years)

CAREER & COMMUNITY

Education: BA in Biology, State University of Buffalo (1975);

MS in Radiation Sciences, Colorado State University, (1984).

Professional: U.S. Navy (1969-1990) - Independent Submarine Hospital Corpsman, Medical Service

Corps, Radiation Physics, Retired as Lieutenant Commander

Health Physicist, Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Westinghouse

Hanford, Bechtel (Environmental Restoration Contract) – 1990 to 2005

Community: Church Council, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (3)

Past President, Eastern WA Chapter, Academy of Cert. Hazardous. Mat.

Managers

Board, Secretary, Treasurer, ACHMM & Alliance of Hazardous Mat. Professionals

Board of Directors, Lutheran Community Services Northwest (2009-Present)

MASONIC PHILOSOPHY

I believe that as Masons, we need to carry into our everyday lives those values and virtues that separate us

from other men. We need to actively practice Charity, become involved in our communities and with our

families. We need to strive to keep those principles that make us distinguished Masons, but be ready to

make those changes that are necessary to keep our Fraternity moving into the future. We need to attend to

our lodges and the buildings, ensuring that the Masonic Light that our forebearers provided to us will

continue to reach succeeding generations of good men, so that they may improve themselves, and in turn,

improve the world that they live in.

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TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING

ASSOCIATION

CLINTON M. BROWN JR.


Harmony Lodge, No. 18

Offices Held:

Junior Steward 2009

Junior Warden 2010

Senior Warden 2011

Master 2012

Musician 2013

Secretary 2014

Grand Mound Historical Lodge, No. 3

Offices Held:

Marshal 2013 & 2014


Research and Education Committee 2013-2015

Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association

President 2014-2015

Vice-President 2013-2014

Grand Lodge Trial Committee 2014-2015

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS, OFFICES HELD AND RECOGNITION

Scottish Rite Valley of Olympia 32°

Member Afifi Temple Tacoma, WA

Thurston Mason Shrine Club

President 2012

Vice President 2011

Secretary 2010

Proficiency in Lodge Management 2011

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Speech Communications-Houston Baptist University - 1990

Juris Doctorate- South Texas College of Law - 1995

BACKGROUND

I practiced law in Houston, Texas as a Trial Lawyer for approximately 10 years. I still hold my Texas

Bar License. Upon moving to Washington, I joined Harmony Lodge and became a stay-at-home father,

volunteering at my daughters’ school as the Auction Chairman for three years and assisting with the

Annual Gala Benefit Dinner for three years. I am currently married to Dr. Jane Geraci. We have been

married for 20 years and have two beautiful daughters, Anna (11) and Abigail (9).

In my spare time, I enjoy camping, playing guitar, model railroading and spending time with my

family. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my Lodge and Grand Lodge over the past years.

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TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING

ASSOCIATION

MATTHEW D. RUTLEDGE


Steilacoom, No. 2

Fern Hill, No. 80

LODGE OFFICES HELD

Senior Deacon, Steilacoom, No. 2 - 2011

Senior Warden, Steilacoom, No. 2 - 2012

Worshipful Master, Steilacoom, No. 2 - 2013

MASONIC RECOGNITION

Hiram Award (2)

Proficiency in Lodge Management Certificate

GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENT

Masonic Medical Research Committee (Present)


Tacoma Chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Masons

Tacoma Council No. 1 Cryptic Masonry

Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar

Scottish Rite Valley of Tacoma

AFIFI Shrine

Tacobat Grotto MOVPER

York Right Sovereign College

PERSONAL

I am a family man with five kids and one more on the way. Due to the 9-11 attacks, I went to a

recruiter on September, 12th

2001 and joined the ARMY as a Cavalry Scout 19d. While stationed at Ft.

Lewis, I met my lovely wife April and we have been married for ten years. We spend our time working

with several charities. We teach our children to help others and be selfless in service to others

always putting God first. I love our great Fraternity and have a wife who is very supportive.

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