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GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MANITOBA

April 16, 2003 – July 29, 2003

MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION GEORGE FELTHAM Deceased July 29, 2003

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M EX COMP GEORGE FELTHAM

BIOGRAPHY

Most Excellent Companion George Feltham was born in Port Aux-Basques Newfoundland on November 1, 1939.

He joined the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation from high school and remained with them until his retirement in 1993.

Masonic History: George joined the Masonic Order while serving with the military in Germany where he joined Dominion Lodge #848 on January 21, 1974. He affiliated with Starbuck Lodge #160 on his return to Canada and served as Worshipful Master in 1989. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for District #8 in 1997. He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba General Purposes Committee and was on the Committee of Benevolence at the time of his passing. George joined Red River Valley Chapter #21 Royal Arch Masons on April 27, 1987 and served as District Superintendent in 1995-1996 for District #2. He was installed as Grand First Principal on April 26, 2003. At the time of his passing he also held the office of Grand Inspector General Manitoba Cryptic Rite Masons of Western Canada. He was also a member of Selkirk Conclave #6 Red Cross of Constantine. Most Excellent Companion Feltham was noted for his very high standard of excellence in his ritualistic work. His smiling face and enthusiasm for masonry will be sincerely missed by his friends, brethren and companions. Happy to meet – Sorry to part – Happy to meet again.

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ACTING GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MANITOBA

July 30, 2003 – April 24, 2004

MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION LEIF HANSEN

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M EX COMP LEIF HANSEN

BIOGRAPHY

Leif was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, educated in Denmark, immigrated to Canada in 1956 and in 1957, started working for Sherrit Gordon Mine in Lynn Lake Manitoba. He left Lynn Lake in 1975.

From 1975 to 1979 he worked to Manitoba Hydro in Jenpeg. Moved to Calgary Alberta in 1979 and worked to C I L which later became I C I, now Orica. He retired in 1998 and moved back to Dauphin Manitoba.

While in Lynn Lake, Leif met his wife Hilda. They were married in July 1959. To this marriage was born 3 girls, Sandra, Carrie, and Lisa. Hilda and Leif now have 4 grandchildren.

Masonic History: Leif was received into Lynn Lake Lodge #170 June 1970, raised November 1970. While in Calgary, joined Concord Lodge #124. Leif was Worshipful Master in 1990. Now a member of Vermillon Lodge #68 in Dauphin.

Leif became a Royal Arch Mason in Pre-Cambrian Chapter in Flin Flon April 1972. In Calgary, joined Crescent Chapter #24 and was First Principal in 1994. Grand Principal Sojourner 1995 and Grand District Superintendent for District #4 in 1996. Now a member of Rabboni Chapter #17 in Dauphin.

Member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood

Leif joined Mount Carmel Preceptory in 1972, while in Calgary affiliated with Cyprus Preceptory #33. After moving back to Manitoba went back to Mount Carmel and became Presiding Preceptor in 2001 and 2002.

Cryptic Rite Masonry began in Zadoc Council #3 in Calgary in 1993 on returning to Manitoba, joined Portage Council #17 and was the T I M in November 2002.

Crescent Lake Lodge 14A, Royal Arch Mariners

Leif is an active member of Grand Valley Conclave #36 in Brandon, also a member of the Manitoba Crocus York Rite College #89.

Leif became a member of the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Calgary, received his 32 Degree in 1992, now a member of the Valley of Brandon.

Member of Khartum Shrine since 1972, a member of the Dauphin and District Shrine Club, presently serving as President.

Was appointed Grand Representative to the Republic of the Philippines in 2000. M Ex Comp Lief Hansen graciously accepted the job of completing the term of M Ex Comp George Feltham after he passed away on July 29, 2003.

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ATTENDANCE AT GRAND CONVOCATION

Chapter

Prince Rupert Chapter #1 Ex Comp Stan B arclay "J" M Ex Comp Cliff Hardy “Treas” M Ex Comp John James “S E” R Ex Comp Gunter Plueschow “S N” R Ex Comp Ed Reeve “D of C” M Ex Comp David Hold Ex Comp Geoffry Warrener R Ex Comp Harold Moglove V Ex Comp Sid Denby

Keystone Chapter #2 M Ex Comp Stan Johnson “H” M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen "S E" R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert "S N" V Ex Comp Jim Whitfield "J S" M Ex Comp Gordon Ebel "D of C."

Keystone Chapter #5 R Ex Comp Cliff Hartmier “H” R Ex Comp Rick Porter “S E” R Ex Comp Bert Chambers V Ex Comp George Strange “D of C” M Ex Comp Peter Webster R Ex Comp Lawrence McInnes

Rabboni Chapter #7 R Ex Comp Frank Morowski “Z” Ex Comp K Fendick “H” Comp Richard Laronde “J” R Ex Comp Aubrey Marcotte “S N” M Ex Comp Leif Hansen Ex Comp L S Ford

Prince of Wales Chapter #11 M Ex Comp Neil Pow "Treas" R EX Comp Sherman Elliot “S E” M EX Comp Geo Taylor “S N” R Ex Comp Ted Yorke “P S” Comp Rus Fay “S S” R Ex Comp John Machowski "O G." R Ex Comp Len Ciszewski Ex Comp Stephen Gwynn V Ex Comp Ivan LeBlanc M Ex Comp David English R Ex Comp Larry Brown R Ex Comp Jack Hooper V Ex Comp Fred Magerl Ex Comp Bob Griffith Comp Victor Popow

S.S.”

Eureka Chapter #15 R Ex Comp Ron Church “H”

Pre-Cambrian Chapter #17 V Ex Comp Lyle Borgstrom “Z”

Red River Valley Chapter #21 Ex Comp Vic Bryll “Z” V Ex Comp Ernie Smith "H" R Ex Comp Bob McMillan "S E" R Ex Comp Rick Britton "S N" Com p Geoff Stewart “P S” Comp Richard Veley “ S S” M Ex Comp Neil Pow "D of C" Ex Comp Ron Banting “3

rd V”

M Ex Comp Stan Payne R Ex Comp Vic Ramsbottom

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2003 – 2004 PROCEEDINGS OF GRAND CHAPTER

The Eighty First Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba opened in ceremonial form with the entrance of the Grand Council, M Ex Comp Leif Hansen, R Ex Comp Jack Hooper and R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert at the Holiday Inn South, Winnipeg on Friday April 23, 2004.

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen and R Ex Comp Jack Hooper and R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert formally received all our distinguished visitors.

RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Sister Janet Finlayson Past Worthy Grand Matron

Grand Chapter of Manitoba Order of The Eastern Star

Sister Kathy Haldane-Wilsone Worthy High Priestess

Althea Shrine #2 White Shrine of Jerusalem

Queen Elfrieda Mclean Spinx Temple #116 Daughters of the Nile

Lindsay Lorteau Grand Guardian

Interantional Order of Job’s Daughters

Ill Bro Don Murray Deputy “Z”

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Noble John Carnecki Khartum Shrinters

M Wor Bro Ken Thomas Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Manitoba

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Alberta M Ex. Comp Bryce Duggan R Ex Comp Howard Langdon M Ex Comp Don Russell R Ex Comp Don GIllies

Grand First Principal Grand D of C Past Grand “Z” Grand Second Principal

Saskatchewan M Ex Comp Peter Carnochan M Ex Comp Bill Liepert M Ex Comp Jim Hall

Grand First Principal Past Grand “Z” Past Grand “Z”

British Columbia/Yukon R Ex Comp Matt Glenn M Ill Comp Geo Tillotson

Past District Superintendent Grand Master Cryptic Rite of Western Canada

Nova Scotia M Em Knight Robert Monday Supreme Grand Master Sovereign Great Priory of Canada

North Dakota M Ex Comp Al Ohrt Past Grand High Priest

Iowa M Ex. Comp Doug Heath Grand High Priest Ex Comp Richard Krattet

General Grand Chapter International

M Ex Comp James Bird – Wisconsin Deputy General Grand High Priest North Central Region

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FLAG PRESENTATION The Canadian Flag was presented by Ex Comp Jim Whitfield, First Principal of Keystone Chapter #2

I present the flag of Canada. A sovereign nation and a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. It represents the long struggle of the Canadian people to establish peace, unity and righteousness in our wide Dominion stretching from sea to sea. The rich heritage of our founding cultures are represented in its design. For the maple leaf reminds us of the loyalty to our beloved Canada which draws unto itself all the loyalties which we hold dear and unites us in a common desire to build our land on the foundations of truth and honor. Here then we salute our flag and pledge allegiance to Canada and to our gracious Queen, Elizabeth II, who in herself embodies the wisdom, the strength and beauty of the ideal which can only make us a great nation. The American Flag was presented by M Ex Comp Al Ohrt, Past Grand High Priest from North Dakota

O'CANADA and STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Following the Flag Presentation, M Ex Comp Leif Hansen asked everyone to stand and sing the National Anthems of Canada and the United States of America.

INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS

The following Past Grand First Principals were introduced by the Grand Scribe “E” after which they assembled in the West.

M Ex Comp John James 1984 M Ex Comp Hugh Ross 1996 M Ex Comp Stan Johnson 1986 M Ex Comp P. J. Webster 1997 M Ex Comp Cliff Hardy 1989 M Ex Comp Dave Holt 1998 M Ex. Comp Gordon Ebel 1991 M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen 1999 M Ex Comp Gordon Ebel 1992 M Ex Comp Geo Taylor 2001 M Ex Comp Neil Pow 1993 M Ex Comp Leif Hansen 2002 M Ex Comp Stan Payne 1994

There are twenty-one Past Grand First Principals living

RECEPTION OF PHILANTHROPIC PROJECT FUNDS

Special Presentation: A representative from the Manitoba Diabetes Associated presented a Plaque to Grand Chapter of Manitoba as the recipient of the Philanthropic Funds the previous year. She also descibed Type One diabetes in children and the problems they encounter.

M Ex Comp John James was asked to present himself in the West and receive donations from the Chapters. The following Chapters presented cheques: Prince Rupert #1, Keysone #2, Keystone #5, Rabboni #7, Prince of Wales #11, Pre-Cambrian #17 and Red River Valley #21. M Ex Comp James made some appropriate comments on the success of the Philantropic Project of the last 24 years.

GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

The following distinguished guests brought greetings from their organizations: - Sister Janet Finalyson – Manitoba Order of the Eastern Star - Sister Kathy Haldane-Wilsone – White Shrine of Jerusalem - Queen Elfrieda McLean – Spinx Temple Daughters of the Nile - Lindsay Lorteau – International Order of Job’s Daughters - Ill Bro Don Murray – Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - Noble John Czarnecki – Khartum Shriners - M Wor Bro Ken Thomas – Grand Lodge of Manitoba AF&AM

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RECOGNITION OF THE FARTHEST TRAVELLED CHAPTER IN THE PROVINCE

M Ex Comp Hansen asked Companions and wives of Pre-Cambrian Chapter #17 to assemble in the west. V Ex Comp Lyle Bergstrom and his wife Bev were given a hearty welcome.

MEMORIAL SERVICE R Ex Comp John Machowski, Grand Chaplain, was called on to present the memorial service

OPENING INVOCATION

Dear Friends:

Each year we gather to recount the passing tapestry of our fraternal lives. After greeting those we have journeyed with we must pause to reflect on the threads which have ceased to pass through our cloth of legend and gone to enrich the eternal scheme in a far nobler land.

We who remain behind are sorry to no longer share their company but grateful that we did for such a short time. We know that they strove to do right and to be kind; to be helpful and a friend to humanity; to be true Freemasons.

Tonight we will remember them.

PRAYERS Let us Pray;

Father in heaven, hear our Prayer:

All those companions who have passed from this moral coil in years past have found peace at your side.

We ask that you will lift up our recently departed brethren close to your heart; that they may receive, through Your Grace, the peace and contentment they have so justly merited through years of toil here below.

And grant us, we pray:

The wisdom To see that their lives enhanced our own so much and To accept their passing as a reward for a good and trusting servant.

All this we pray as Thou taught us:

Our Father who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil For Thine is the Kingdom The power and the glory Forever and ever. AMEN

ROSE CEREMONY

Representative of each Chapter will place a rose on the Alter in honour of their departed Companions

EULOGY

While we mourn over the loss in our own jurisdiction of so many companions, near and dear to us all, and sympathize with their loved ones, let us pause for a moment and mourn with sister jurisdictions their losses during the past year. Let us observe a few moments of silence in their memory.

HYMN

Amazing Grace

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PRAYER

Dear Lord,

As we come to the end of our service this evening, we ask Your forgiveness for all those things we have done in error or failed to do. Teach us we pray to appreciate the world as it is and to see our place in it.

Help us Father to do all that we ought to make this world better for all your people and help us more especially to be worthy to follow our companions in the years to come. AMEN

BENEDICTION

And now;

May the Lord Bless thee and Keep thee The Lord make His face shine upon thee And be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift us his countenance upon thee AMEN

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL DEAD IN MEMORIUM

Prince Rupert Chapter #1 George Bird, Norman Schultz, George Stubbing

Keystone Chapter #2 Roy Watson

Keystone Chapter #5 Arthur Gibson, Roger Reid

Rabboni Chapter #7 No Deaths

Prince of Wales Chapter #11 Cornelius Carpenter, William Stewart, Joseph Sutton, Ted Kristjanson, Larry Tanner, Harry Kowalsky, Larry Quinn, Bruce Decker, W J Sigurgierson, W R Maltman, Hugh Magill

Eureka Chapter #15 Clarence Chamberlain, Frank McKay, John Howarth

Pre-Cambrian Chapter #17 John Crawford, Gordon Donaghy, Roy Bunn, George Kent, Stan Geddes, Don Taylor, Don Lamb, Ken Collins, George Mitchell

Red River Valley Chapter #21 Clarence Chamberlain, George Feltham

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND COUNCIL SPOUSES

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen introduced the spouses of the three Principal Officers: Mrs. Faye Hooper, Mrs. Rhoda Lambert and Mrs. Hilda Hansen

CLOSING OF CEREMONIAL OPENING

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen asked all present to remain for a reception adjacent to the meeting room and to the hospitality room following the reception. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004

The morning session was opened in regular form 9:00 AM by the Grand Council.

INVOCATION

Invocation was given by R Ex Comp John Machowski, Grand Chaplain.

RECEPTION OF OFFICIAL VISITORS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Official visitors from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia/Yukon, Nova Scotia, North Dakora, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin were introduced and given Grand Honours.

RECEPTION OF CONCORDANT BODIES

Sovereing Great Priory of Canada M Em Knight Robert Munday, Supreme Grand Master Cryptic Rite of Western Canada M Ill Comp Geo Tillotson, Grand Master Grand Imperial Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine

M Ill Knight Comp Hugh Ross, Past Grand Sovereign

General Grand Chapter International M Ex Comp Charles Bird, Deputy General Grand High Priest North Central Region

PRESENTATION OF FLAGS

The Canadian flag was presented by Ex Comp Jim Whitfield and The American flag was presented by M Ex Comp Al Ohrt from North Dakota.

APPOINMENT OF SCRUTINEERS

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen requested that M Ex Comp Bryce Duggan from Alberta and M Ex Comp Al Ohrt from North Dakota act as scrutineers.

GRAND MASTER did not attend Saturday session

MINUTES OF THE 2003 SESSION

M Ex Comp Stan Payne, Grand Scribe "E" moved that the minutes of The 2003 Grand Convocation be adopted as printed and circulated. Seconded by R Ex Comp Ted Yorke. Carried

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL 2003/2004 M. EX COMP Leif Hansen

To the Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba:

The Second Year of the Viking is coming to an end.

It is with pleasure that I welcome each of you to the 81st Annual Grand Convocation here in the City of Winnipeg.

To the many Companions and guests that have traveled from other Provinces and States to be with us today, I wish you a warm Manitoba welcome and hope your stay will be a pleasurable and one to remember.

I had not planned to be standing her again, but the death of our Grand First Principal George Feltham brought me back to this chair again.

As your Grand First Principal for the second time I hope that I have served you well. I visited all the Chapters. My thanks goes to the Grand District Superintendent to allow me to change the schedule for my visitations. I visited all the

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Chapters except for Pre-Cambrian in Flin Flon, some on several occasions and was treated with the greatest of respect. I also attended the District meetings.

Serving you has been both enjoyable and rewarding for me. The many visits made throughout Manitoba and other provinces and states has enriched my soul with overwhelming happiness with meeting new friends and sharing good times with all the Companions..

I profoundly thank each one of you for this great opportunity to have served this Grand Chapter.

This is the hardest part of this report for me. I have watched the decline of membership for several years, and I did not have the courage to go back far enough to see when we last had a gain in our membership. Every possible encouragement has been given by those who filled this office before me. Every plea to work, every possible plan has been attempted and our numbers continue to decline. Have said that I was great to see that during the year we did have new members (so the motto Replace Yourself must continue for years to come) to those chapters well done.

Or as M Ex Comp George said BE A BEACON, a light for Royal Arch Masons.

If I had the key to Freemasonry’s success I would gladly share it with each of you.

A thank you to R Ex Comp John Machowski (Chaplain) for the memorial service last night. To R Ex Comp Jack Hooper for the excellent manner in which the Exec meetings were conducted.

A special thank you goes to all the Grand First Principal Officers and Companions who escorted me on all my visitations in the Province as well as to other Grand Jurisdictions in Canada and the US.

To the Grand offices in line visit other jurisdictions, you will see and may pick up new ideas how other Grand bodies attend to their business.

A thank you to M Ex Comp Stan Payne for all you work during the year, and as you leave us we still hope that your knowledge will be passed on to your successor in Office, but we all thank you for a splendid job done.

Finally a special thank you goes to my wife, Hilda, for your support has helped make this a great year. For your company on some of the many miles made the trips shorter, and when you didn’t go you message “Phone me when you get there and phone when you leave.” Thank you Thank you.

So the Second Year of the Viking comes to an end

Again my Companions, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Respectfully submitted, Leif Hansen, Grand First Principal

ACCEPTANCE OF GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS M Ex Comp Hugh Ross moved acceptance of the Grand First Principal’s address; Seconded by M Ex. Comp Geo Taylor. Carried R Ex Comp Jack Hoopper asked the Grand D of C to lead the Companions in Grand Honours.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

The following committees have advised the Grand Scribe "E" that they have a "Nil Report" to submit to the Grand Convocation.

Laws and Jurisprudence Custodian of the Work Grievances and Appeals Education Family Awareness Regalia

Constitution and Revisions

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PHILANTHROPIC PROJECT Chairman's Report to Grand Chapter 2004

Most Excellent Sir, Distinguished East, Companions All:

While I’m still in shock at all the fantastic response we had in Dauphin last April, this year looks almost as productive. Exact figures will appear in the annual year end report but I will go on to say that the Chapter support of our project is phenomenal. My task as your Chairman seems to be made easier as the years pass; It’s hard to describe the inner satisfaction or feeling just from knowing that collectively we are doing something wonderful with our Royal Craft here in Manitoba. As most of you know already, this past year has been anything but enjoyable in the James household. My Lady Ellen watched with pride as we grew in assets and it was her idea that our project be the recipient of charitable donations when her time came. To this end I am happy to report that $868.00 was donated in her memory. The odd figure looks a bit unusual, but one Companion handed me a check for $73.00, one dollar for every year she was with us, very commendable. Thanks again Companions, for making this chairmanship one of the most pleasant tasked anywhere in Masonry in Manitoba.

I move acceptance of this report, MEC John C James, P.D.G.G.H.P., Grand Treasurer, Chairman Philanthropic Project

Seconded by V Ex Comp Sid Denby Carried

ROYAL ARCH MASONS PHILANTHROPIC PROJECT

From and idea back in 1980 to creat a fund from which the interest only could be donated to some worthwhile charity. Over the years as interest rated declined, the Companions reallied to increase the Principal. This has been the result:

1984 Ronald McDonald House $1500 1985 Eastern Star Chalet $2400 1986 Camp at Ironwood Point 2500 1987 Eastern Star Chalet 2700 1988 Lennox Bell Lodge 3000 1989 Birchbarck Diabetic Camp for Kids 3000 1990 Portage Personal Care Home 3200 1991 D A S C H Community Homes 3500 1992 Cancer Camp for Kids 3800 1993 Childrens Wish Foundation 4000 1994 Speech & Hearing Clinic 4000 1995 Salvation Army Kids Camp 4000 1996 Johnson Memorial Hospital 4000 1997 Birchbarck Diabetic Camp for Kids 4000 1998 R C M P Gifts for Kids 4000 1999 Manitoba Kidney Foundation 4000 2000 Childrens Wish Foundation 4000 2001 Stroke Recovery Association 4000 2002 Society of Manitobans with Disabilities

(Childrens Division) 4000 2003 Birchbark Diabetic Camp for Kids 4000

2004 To be decided in April 4000 TOTAL CHARITABLE DONATIONS $73,600.00

FINANCIAL STATEMENT JANUARY 1/03 TO DECEMBER 31, 03

Balance in Crocus Credit Union as of January 1, 2002 $977.71 Receipts: In Memoriam 80.00 Donations 733.50 Bank Interest 4.51 G.I.C. Interest 4,228.75 Gifts 429.15 Chapter Donations 3,700.00 New Companions 18.00 Total Receipts $9,193.91 10,191.62

Disbursements: Grand Chapter 4,000.00 Home Trust 5,000.00 Total Disbursements 9,000.00 9,000.00

Bank Balance as of December 31, 2003 1,191.62 Bank Surplus Shares 25.00 plus 203.00 Dividends 228.00 Total Assets: Dividends & Shares 228.00

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Credit Union 1,191.62 G.I.C. Investments 80,000.00 Total Investments $81,419.62 Prepared for Grand Chapter, Annual Convocation April 24, 2004, MEC John C James, Grand Treasurer, Chairman- Philanthorpic Project

FIXED TERM Description Investment

Type Purchase Date

Investment Payment Maturity Date

Maturity Value

Interest Rate

Pacific & Western Bank of Can 5 Yr GIC Feb 11, 1999 8,000.00 432.00 A Feb 11,2004 8,000.00 5.400 Laurention Bank 5 Yr GIC Apr 28, 1999 2,000.00 105.00 A Apr 28, 2004 2,000.00 5.250 Laurention Bank 5 Yr GIC Apr 29, 1999 5,000.00 262.50 A April 29, 2004 5,000.00 5.250 Peace Hills Trust 5 Yr GIC Feb 14, 2000 3,000.00 202.50 A Feb 14, 2005 3,000.00 6.750 Pacific & Western Bank of Can 5 Yr GIC Mar 21, 2000 20,000.00 1,280.00 A Mar 21,2005 20,000.00 6.400 Pacific & Western Bank of Can 5 Yr GIC Apr 17, 2000 3,000.00 184.50 A Apr 17,2005 3,000.00 6.150 Maple Trust 5 Yr GIC Jan 8, 2001 8,000.00 456.00 A Jan 08, 2006 8,000.00 5.700 Home Trust Company 5 Yr GIC Jun 18, 2001 5,000.00 285.00 A Jun 18,2006 5,000.00 5.700 Maple Trust 5 Yr GIC Dec 17, 2001 10,000.00 500.00 A Dec 17,2006 10,000.00 5.000 Citizens Bank 5 Yr GIC Apr 16, 2002 3,000.00 161.25 A Apr 16, 2007 3,000.00 5.375 Peoples Trust 5 Yr GIC Nov 12, 2002 8,000.00 360.00 A Nov 12, 2007 8,000.00 4.500 Home Trust Company 5 Yr GIC Apr 29, 2003 5,000.00 222.50 A Apr 29,2008 5,000.00 4.450 80,000.00 4,451.25 80,000.00

GRAND SCRIBE "E" REPORT

M Ex Comp Stanley Payne

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

The year just past has been a very trying one for me. I had looked forward to spending my last year with my friend Most Excellent Companion George Feltham. He sparked my enthusiasm with his enthusiasm for the ensuing year. Needless to say, that my renewed enthusiasm was dampened when we lost George, but we know that death is a natural part of life and we can all look forward to seeing each other again in the “Great Beyond”.

Although nothing of great significance took place in the Grand Scribe “E’s” office I managed to meet all my obligations. Our statistics for this year are as follows: (1) This year there were 29 Companions called to Greater Service. This five more than last year but lower than

our 14 year average which is 33 Companions. (2) There were 24 Companions who requested demits which is 5 less than 2002 and less than the 14 year

average which is 33 Companions (3) This year our Chapters suspended 20 Companions for non payment of dues which is 6 less than last year and

much lower than the 14 year average which is 32 suspensions per year. (4) This year we gained 18 Companions through admissions, restorations and affiliations. Overall our loss was 73

Companions. (5) Total membership in our Grand Jurisdiction is 605 Companions. We have 53 Life Members which leaves only

552 Companions to pay the bills.

I am of the opinion this Grand Chapter should eliminate the Life Membership program. At the present time there are only two Chapters that do NOT have life members. Through this program our Chapters are losing needed funds as is Grand Chapter. As long as there is a Life Membership Program it is difficult to refuse Companions who make a request of Life Membership. If Grand Chapter suspends the program it will encourage Chapters to do the same.

One thing that continues to concern me is the Grand Representative Program. At the present time we have 32 jurisdictions that do hot have a Grand Rep in Manitoba. This is 37% of the jurisdictions that we recognize. I charge the new Grand Officers to restore a new interest in this program, both for those holding Grand Rep offices and for some new faces which may help if they take their responsibilities seriously.

This is the ninth and last time that I will be presenting the Grand Scribe’s reports. My goal for those nine years has been three fold. First, to do a credible job. My second goal was to keep the expenses of the Grand Scribe’s office to a manageable amount and I have done that. I have managed a sparsely outfitted office in the corner of my bedroom and held costs to a very reasonable level. I think our Grand Treasurer will confirm this. Our overhead costs are without a doubt the lowest in Canada and the U S.

In the last couple of years my goal has been to computerize as much as possible in the Grand Scribe’s office. The result has been that I will give my replacement a much easier job to do.

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I have enjoyed corresponding with other Grand Scribes and Grand Secretaries throughout the world. Just a few months ago I described to the Grand Scribe “E” in South Africa our extremely low temperature here in Manitoba. A short time later I received correspondence from him telling me it was +39 Celsius in his part of the world.

I will work closely with R Ex Comp Ted Yorke for the next year to ensure he gets the harness on right and I have every confidence that he will get the job done.

It is through my being in office that I have gained MANY close friends – I will do my best to maintain these friendships. I wish all the upcoming officers the best of success and you can rest assured you will have my continued support. I will continue to offer my two cents worth to the success of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba.

I would move the adoption of this report and it is seconded by M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen Carried

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DISTRICT 1 R Ex Comp Ernest B S Smith

Grand District Superintendent District #1

Most excellent Sir, Distinguished East, Companions All,

It is hard to believe that it was only a year ago when I was invested as Grand Superintendent of District #1 in the Sunshine City of Dauphin. I would like to thank Stan Payne for nominating me for the position, and the Companions who accompanied me on my official visits. Rick Veley for being my Secretary and my Chaperone M Ex Comp Neil Pow. (He drove most of the time as he does not like riding in a truck. I feel I had a good year in District #1. Two supper meetings were held in November and March in CanadInn at Garden City. A few small problems were discussed and reported at the Grand executive meetings. My official visits were done by November - Prince Rupert #1 and Red River Valley #21, both on Installation Night, and Prince of Wales in September. Installing work by the Officers was very good; Red River a little better as M Ex Comp Pow has been doing it since I can remember. I attended all meetings with Grand First on his official visits to District #1 and Rabboni District #2 and Eureka with M Ex Comp Feltham on his Official visit. I have attended all Chapter meetings in District #1 except January and February, both at Prince Rupert. CONDITION OF CHAPTERS: Prince Rupert #1 Degree Work 7 M M 7 M E M 4 R A M and 4 R A M in May Degree work by the officers was exceptional good. Financial Condition Report is Good

Prince of Wales 3 R A M 3 M M M 3 M E M and # R A M for April 28 Degree work by the officers was good. Financial Conditions is Very Good.

Red River Valley #21 No Degree work as we had no candidates Opening work needs some practice. Financial condition is good.

I have enjoyed this year as Grand Superintendent. I have met new Companions and made new friends, and would like to thank all the Companions in District #1 for the hospitality and reception I received on my visits, official and unofficial to the Chapters.

I move acceptance of the report. Seconded by M Ex Comp N A Pow Carried

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DISTRICT #2

R Ex Comp Ron Church

Most Excellent Companion Lief Hansen, Distinguished East, Distinguished Companions All,

Our District was deeply saddened with the loss of our Grand First Principal Most Excellent Companion George Feltham to the Grand Chapter on High. He was a deeply respected Companions-Brother.

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Our District was very humbled for M Ex Comp Lief Hansen to step back into the chair of First Grand Principal.

I completed my official visits in October and November in which I have V Ex Comp Bill Kozak and R Ex Comp George McLean travel with me. I visited each chapter once officially, some twice unofficially. The work in these chapters was excellent.

Keystone Chapter #2 opened and closed in a different degree at each meeting and an educational paper was presented at each meeting. Their meetings were conducted in excellent form.

Rabboni Chapter #7 raised two new Companions and hosted a Widow’s Degree. I was unable to get to the MMM Degree and the Widow’s Degree due to work, but was able to get to the MEM and the Holy Royal Arch Degree, in which Degrees were performed in excellent form.

The trip through the park was always great as the Park’s finest inhabitants came out to greet us both coming and going. I was only able to get to Keystone Chapter #5 once as it was on the same night as our Eastern Star. Their work was excellent.

Eureka Chapter #15, my home Chapter, hosted a joint Ladies Night with Mound Lodge #118, which was very well attended.

I was able to attend two Official visits of Grand First Principals. That of Keystone Chapter #2 and Prince of Wales Chapter #11, but due to the distance it was the lateness of the hour when I arrived.

Our District Meetings was held in Portage la Prairie in February with all four Chapters well represented. We were pleased to have Ex Comp Len Pritchard elected as Grand District Superintendent for District #2. Ex Comp Don Beattie led us in Chapter Instruction. The Eastern Star provided an excellent lunch in which cost was covered by the Companions with no cost to the District. I was presented with the Past Superintendent’s Apron of R Ex Comp Duguid. I asked our District’s Treasurer to take part of the Superintendent’s Honorarium to put towards the Philanthropic Fun in memory of R Ex Comp Duguid and M Ex Comp George Feltham.

The Chapters in District #2 are holding their own financially and membership-wise, but have expressed concern for memberships down the road.

Our district has 179 Companions. We have lost seven to withdrawals, six to suspensions, and six to Grand Chapter on High.

As this term of office is drawing to a close, we will do our utmost to support R Ex Comp Len Pritchard in his term of office. It was a humble privilege to serve as District Superintendent of District #2.

I so move this report. Seconded by V Ex Comp Joe Kozak Carried.

REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF CAPITULAR MASONRY ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MANITOBA

R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert

Most Excellent Companion Leif, and Companions All,

In the last few years, I have accompanied the present and some of the Past Grand First Principals on some of their official visits. On those visits, I was made to feel very welcome. I have also received a steady stream of notices, thanks the Scribe “E”s of the various Chapters, which I assure you, I have read carefully. Furthermore I have reviewed the “Report of the Conditions of Capitular Masonry” reported over the last few years. The reports did not make particularly inspiring reading. Many of the trends my predecessors reported, I too have also noted. However, I was pleased to note that some of the suggestions made by predecessors have been heard, and at least partially implemented. Apparently, members have been either listening, or are of the same mind. Yes, attempts have been made in some cases at least, to make the meetings more interesting. Yes, there have been attempts to involve families in our activities. Many Chapters have also renewed their acquaintance with some aspects of the ritual, which may have become rusty with the dearth of candidates. Meetings tend to be more interesting when the performers are familiar with their work and when there is some variety in the ritual. All these changes appear to me, at least, as positive improvements. While they do tend to make the meetings more interesting, for those who attend, and perhaps attract some of the alienated members, it doesn’t resolve the problem of recruiting new members. Undoubtedly there are a number Masons who might be recruited into the Chapters and they should not be ignored. However, just like processing potatoes, the reservoir must be reloaded regularly. You can’t make french fries unless you keep the

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reservoir topped up with raw material. In other word, support your Craft Lodge and active recruit new members for your Craft Lodge. If the Craft Lodges are healthy, the other Masonic bodies will also be healthy.

Acceptance moved by R Ex Comp T M Lambert, Seconded by R Ex Comp Jack Hooper Carried

REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert, Grand Historian

To the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons on Manitoba

In this report I intend to look at Royal Arch Masonry as it was a century ago, in other words, almost to the cradle of Royal Arch Masonry in Manitoba. In addition, we have experienced a difficult year with the sudden death of our Grand First Principal and the sudden recall of our previous Grand First Principal to duty. However all seems to have come out satisfactorily despite that loss and other unfortunate losses such as the death of the long term Scribe E of Precambrian Chapter

Royal Arch Masons in 1904: a hundred and one years ago, Royal Arch Masonry was almost on the ropes. Although there had been a brief period of expansion in the early 1809’s, by 1900, all the Chapters in Winnipeg had amalgamated in Prince Rupert #52 (G C of C). Rurally, only Corinthian Chapter #101 of Boissevain remained viable although Zeredatha Chapter #111 remained on the books but did not meet after 1900. This was due in part to a deep financial depression in the late 1890’s. Does this scene sound familiar? At that time of course, all Royal Arch Chapters belonged to the Grand Chapter of Canada (Ontario).

By 1900, the depression had started to lift and there existed a pool of older, established men in the smaller communities, skilled in civic affairs, and with some time, interest and energy for other ideas. Royal Arch Masonry only awaited enthusiastic leadership, in the right place, to blossom. Oddly enough of this motivation did not appear in Winnipeg where the Royal Arch was strongly entrenched. It occurred in Neepawa where there was a strong Craft Lodge, and active railway line for transportation and a relatively prosperous population with the rigors of settlement behind them. The catalyst was new bank manager by the name of George McIntyre Gibbs.

R Ex Comp George McIntyre Gibbs: Mr. G M Gibbs, a banker, was transferred to Neepawa in 1902 to open a b ranch of the Bank of Commerce in Neepawa. His specialty seems to have been to establish new branches, and then be transferred to the next point of expansion. He followed the usual script by establishing a successful branch in Neepawa before being transferred to Dawson, Yukon to open another Branch. George M Gibbs was made a member of the Craft in southern Ontario in 1889. His employer moved him frequently and this permitted him to be active in sever Craft Lodges in Ontario before coming west. On arriving in Neepawa, he joined Neepawa Lodge #24 in 1902. A contemporary described him as “a good fellow, well met, a keen good organizer and a booster if there ever was one” He remained a member of a Chapter in Ontario but almost immediately, began to agitate to form a local Chapter of the Royal Arch in Neepawa. Since there were a number of men who had been members of the Royal Arch elsewhere, he had no difficulty. A Dispensation was read in a meeting on 6 April 1903 establishing King Edward Chapter U D. R E Comp G M Gibbs was installed as the First Principal Officer. King Edward Chapter #136 received a warrant in 1904. In 1904 King Edward Chapter #136 sponsored Keystone Chapter #142 in Brandon. First Principal G M Gibbs attended that meeting with several members from Neepawa. In 1905, G M Gibbs was appointed the Grand Superintendent of District #15 for 1905/6. He was transferred to the Yukon before completing his term. King Edward #136 was only the first of the known bodies the R E Comp Gibbs influenced. Before leaving Neepawa, he was the prime mover in the establishment of Mount Camel Preceptory #44 in 1905. In the Yukon, the pattern repeated itself. Banker Gibbs succeeded in establishing a branch of his bank. He also assisted in establishing Klondike Chapter #154 and St Andrew’s Preceptory #48 in Dawson, Yukon. The Preceptory was noted as the most northerly Preceptory in the British Commonwealth. With that, R E Comp Gibbs disappeared from known history. In each case, he used his unique talents to establish bodies, which he felt comfortable to leave to others for further development. He avoided the common problem reported in industry where the entrepreneur who can establish a business is not suited to manage it in the long term. Although there is a saying that no man can change Masonry, in this case we find a man who was the catalyst, to promote the revival of Royal Arch Masonry in Manitoba. The revival continued and the Grand Chapter to Manitoba, consisting of eleven Chapters was formed in 1923. Today, the Grand Chapter of Manitoba has some of the same symptoms apparent in Royal Arch Masonry in 1900. There have been several amalgamations and Chapters have gone into darkness. Membership is aging, and in many

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cases becoming downhearted. Recruits are hard to find and the future seems bleak. Have we reached the low point? Probably not! Will we again receive a great organizer to save us again, or will we accomplish the task ourselves?

Most Excellent Companion George C Feltham, Grand First Principal 2003 Born 1 November 1939, and passed away 29 July 2003

M Ex Comp Feltham, a proud Newfoundlander, grew up and completed his education on the island. When he finished high school, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces, remaining with them until retirement in 1993. He is survived by this wife Thelma, two children, two stepchildren and a large extended family. He was predeceased by his wife Victory in August 200 and his father. M Ex Comp Feltham was raised in Dominion Lodge #848 while serving in Germany. After being posted to Winnipeg, he affiliated with Starbuck Lodge #160. He served as Master of that Lodge and then became the District Deputy Grand Master of the Eight Masonic District in 1997. He was a member of the General Purposes Committee of Grand Lodge where he served on the Benevolence Committee. M Ex Comp Feltham was a member of Cyrus Council #2, R & S M, Cryptic Rite of Western Canada, served as T I M and was elected Grand Inspector General, Manitoba District for 2003. He was a member of Selkirk Conclave #2, Red Cross of Constantine. M Ex Comp Feltham joined Red River Chapter #21 (R A M) in 1990, became First Principal in 1993 and District Superintendent of District #1 in 1995/6l. At the time of his passing, he had recently been installed as the Grand First Principal of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba and had only just begun his round of official visits. Until We Meet Again.

Moved by R. E. Comp T M Lambert, seconded by M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen Carried

REPORT OF THE SCRUTINEERS

M Ex Comp Bryce Duggan, Grand First Principal of Alberta reported that the Variety Club of Manitoba received the most votes to receive the Philanthropic Funds. He moved that the ballots be destroyed. R Ex Comp Ed Reeve moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by V Ex Comp Lyle Borgestom. Carried.

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REPORT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE

Most Excellent Sir, Distinguished East and Companions all;

With our reasonable Investment Portfolio in place, holding the line on expenses until we find out where the decline will bottom out. It’s prudent to have our Investment Income as a supplement to our Annual Returns in managing the financial affairs of Grand Chapter. Unfortunately we have a $35,000.00 G I C invested at 6.125% which matures on October 5, 2004. Reinvesting this at the present rated of 4% would reduce our income by $743.75 annually. We will monitor this situation and act accordingly, but it would take a per capita increase of $1.50 just to cover the shortfall. Postage is on the increase, paper and printing, the cost of regalia, etc are putting a strain on our finances so a per-capita increase is a fact. How much and how soon will be agenda material for the next Grand Executive meeting in October. Decisions will have to be made but our per-capita still remains the lowest in Canada. Our Grand Chapter has survived on limited Budget in the past and I am sure it will long into the future. The Holy Royal Arch will continue to be a part of the Masonic Family now and forever. Please remember we are the completion of The Master Mason Degree.

Respectfully Submitted, MEC John C James P D G G H P. Seconded by R Ex Comp Rick Porter Carried

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS of MANITOBA Statement of Income and Expenditures for the year ending JANUARY 31

ST, 2004

BALANCE IN ACCOUNT February 1, 2003 $1,804.64

INCOME Annual Returns Rituals Philanthopic Project Affiliations Life Membership Constitutions Chapter Pennies Investment Income American Check Convocation in Dauphin Grand Chapter – Philathropic Project TOTAL TOTAL including Bank Balance

4,221.00 21.00 74.00

60.00 66.00 24.00

2,822.62 120.10

3,251.00 4,000.00 14,659.72 $16,464.36

EXPENSES Supplies (included with postage) Grand First Principal - Honorarium Replacement Leif Hansen – Honorarium & Travel Grand Scribe "E" -- Honorarium " " " (balance paid after year end) Secretarial Assistance Regalia General Grand Chapter, International Postage Rent (2 years) Printing (includes Proceedings, Constitution and Education) Annual Convocation Donations (In Memorium) Fixed Bank Charges 12 X 2.50 + 15 cents= Grand Chapter Philanthropic Project TOTAL Bank Balance Jan 31, 2004

1,000.00 1,200.00 1,000.00

250.00 914.09 433.48 600.00 240.00 856.50

3,124.42 124.00 30.15

4,000.00 $13,772.64 $ 2,691.72

Prepared for Grand Chapter Annual Convocation April 24, 2004 John C James - Grand Treasurer P D G G H P

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GRAND CHAPTER OF MANITOBA ROYAL ARCH MASONS BUDGET 2004 - 2005

INCOME 2003 - 2004 2004-2005 Annual Returns Rituals Philanthropic Project Affiliations Life Memberships Constitutions Chapter Pennies Investment Income Certificates Convocation Grand Chapter - Philanthropic Project

4,200.00 40.00 50.00 5.00

120.00 50.00 50.00

2,770.75 15.00

3,000.00 4,000.00

4,000.00 30.00 50.00 5.00

120.00 50.00 50.00

2,700.00 15.00

3,250.00 4,000.00

TOTALS 14,300.75 14,270.00

EXPENSES Supplies Grand First Principal - Honorarium " " " Travel Grand Scribe "E" - Honorarium " " " Travel Secretarial Assistance Regalia General Grand Chapter Postage Rent Printing (including Proceedings, Constitution & Education) Annual Convocation Donations (In Memoriam) Fixed Bank Charges 12 X 2.50 Grand Chapter Philanthropic Project

300.00 1,000.00 500.00

1,500.00 500.00 250.00

1,000.00 550.00 740.00 240.00 800.00

3,300.00 50.00 30.00

4,000.00

300.00 1,000.00 500.00

1,500.00 500.00 250.00

1,000.00 450.00 700.00 240.00 800.00

3,300.00 50.00 30.00

4,000.00

TOTALS 14,760.00 14,660.00 Deficit – 459.25 Deficit – 390.00 Prepared for Grand Chapter, Annual Convocation April 19, 2004 J John C James - Grand Treasurer P D G G P H

2003 ROYAL ARCH CONVOCATION

Income and Expenses

Income: Feb 20

th $325.00

Mar 19th 665.00

Mar 19th 671.00

Apr 17th 804.00

Apr 24th 555.00

May 2nd 305.00 Total $3,325.00

Transferred to Philanthropic Project 74.00 Convocation Income 3,251.00 Expenses: Dauphin Rec Centre $514.72 Roses, etc 52.30 Catering 2,347.40 Returns 61.00 Entertainment Zirka Dancers 150.00 Total $3,124.42 Income Over Expenses 124.58

Our congratulations to M E C Leif Hansen and the Companions of Dauphin for an excellent Convocation.

Recorded for Poserity by M E C John C James - Grand Treasurer

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PRESENTATION OF THE CARRUTHERS MERIT SHIELD

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen asked all Companions from Rabboni Chapter #7 to join him in the West for the presentation of the Carruthers Sheild. The Chapter had a membership increase of 8.9% in the past year.

REPORT OF THE GRAND REGISTRAR CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE R Ex Comp Ernie Smith presented the following report.

Total Number of Companions from District #1 26 Total Number of Companions from District #2 20 Number of Companions from Grand First Principal's District 1 Total Number of Companions from Manitoba 47 Total Number of Distinguished Visitors 13 Total Registered Attendance 60 Total Number of Chapters Represented 7/7

R Ex Comp Smith moved acceptance of his report. Seconded by Ex. Comp Les Ford Carried

REPORT OF ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE (R A R A)

Most Excellent Sir and Companions

Once again it has been my privilege to represent General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International as Provincial Executive for Royal Arch Research Assistance, better known as R A R A here in Manitoba. I must thank our own Grand Chapter for my continued service to this committee

This past year one hundred dollars personal contribution by a member of Prince Rupert Chapter #1 was made to ensure that we at least show token support. TO date our jurisdiction has contributed $1,661.64 Regular and $145.39 Memorial contributions to R A R A.

We are doing an excellent job locally to help the less fortunate, however I implore every Royal Arch Mason in our jurisdiction to come up with just one dollar a piece before the end of this Triennium of General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, and this would put our contributions well over the top. Let’s work together on the International scene to alleviate, correct, or assist those that have the Central Auditory Dysfunction. Remember, although not every young person is involved in crime that has this dysfunction, approximately 90% of these young people, mostly boys, that are involved in crime have a high percentage with this disorder. They can hear you, but do not receive the message as intended. I implore you to give this your most serious consideration. Painstaking progress is taking place towards assisting those that have the dysfunction. We are told that it took over 10,000 experiments to perfect the incandescent light bulb, which the news media questioned. But the inventor did not give up. He said that those were only 10,000 ways it wouldn’t work, but it will work he had stated confidently. Let us not despair of the attempts, but look to the cure, or prevention in the future. We may even be alive to see it. The scientist need our help.

Brochures and a CD are available. The writer is writing away for a CD and brochures could be ordered at the same time.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted, I move the adoption of this report. Clifford C P Hardy, PGZ. Seconded by V Ex Comp Fred Magrel Carried

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXECUTIVE MEETINGS

Two meetings were held this past year on Oct 19/03 and March 21/04. We had approximately 25 members present at each meeting. I would like to congratulate both District Superintendents, R Ex Comp Ernie Smith and R Ex Comp Ron Church on a fine job of visiting and promoting Royal Arch Masonry within their districts.

A number of letters were received from sister jurisdictions expressing regrets on the sudden death of our dear friend M Ex Comp Feltham. The usual Committee reports were received in fine form from the committee chairmen. Again, thank you to all those Chair people. Some of the more interesting discussions held this year, involved allowing R Ex Comp Cliff Hartmier to

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have the Cork Degree conferred at the annual meeting of District #13. This request opened up quite a discussion, and I am happy to report that a motion was made and seconded, that any Master Mason be eligible to initiation to the Cork Degree if similar request come to us in the future. All present were in agreement. It was also requested that women be allowed to receive the Cork Degree. After a short discussion the result was – Not at this time.

Other topics brought before the Grand Executive were the Northern Trip, the wearing of R A Jewels at Craft Lodge Meetings, voting for the Philanthropic Project, and moving into the computer age and the use of Email, etc. All members of Royal Arch can attend the Grand Executive meetings held in Portage la Prairie. Once again our Ladies attended the meeting in March to make some last minute arrangements for our Grand Chapter Convocation this weekend. I would like to thank all the members who attended the Executive meetings for this input and support.

Respectfully submitted by R Ex Comp Jack Hooper Seconded by R E Comp Trevor Lambert Carried

REPORTS FROM GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The following Grand Representatives provided a short report on their activities with their respective counterparts. M Ex Comp Gordon Ebel - Alberta R Ex Comp Gunter Pleuschow - Germany M Ex Comp Leif Hansen - Phillipines M Ex Comp Cliff Hardy - District of Columbia M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen - South Dakota R Ex Comp Bert Chambers - Nebraska R Ex Comp Lyle Borgstrom - Virginia R Ex Comp Cliff Hartmier - Canada

NOMINATION OF HONORARY MEMBERS TO OUR GRAND CHAPTER

M Ex Comp Stan Payne moved that all visiting Companions from other Grand Jurisdictions be granted Honorary Membership in our Grand Chapter. Seconded by M Ex Comp David Holt Carried

The following Companions were asked to report to the West: R Ex Comp Howard Langton - Alberta M Ex Comp Bryce Duggan - Alberta M Ex Comp Charles Bird - Wisconsin R Ex Comp Don Gillies - Alberta M Ex Comp Peter Carnochan - Saskatchewan

ELECTION OF GRAND OUTER GUARD

Ex Comp Richard LaRonded nominated Ex Comp Les Ford from Rabboni Chapter #7 as Grand Outer Guard. M. Ex. Com John James moved nomination cease. Carried

Ex Comp Ford graciously accepted the office.

CLOSING REMARKS OF GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL, M EX COMP Leif Hansen

M Ex Comp Leif Hansen thanked the Officers and members for their work during the past year which was somewhat trying because of the death of M Ex Comp George Feltham.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2004 – 2005

M Ex Comp Stan Johnson and his installation team of Past Grand First Principals installed the officers for the ensuing year. A list of officers installed is listed elsewhere in this document.

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GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MANITOBA

2004- 2005

MOST EX COMP JACK HOOPER

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M EX COMP JACK HOOPER

BIOGRAPHY

Jack was born in Glasgow, Scotland June 30, 1948. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1966 and has resided in East Kildonan ever since. Jack and his wife Faye enjoy having visits and special times with their four daughters, five grandchildren and their dog, Babe..

Masonic History: Jack joined Transcona Lodge #123 in Winnipeg on September 18, 1980 and serve as Worshipful Master in 1987. He has served on, and chair may different committees for the Grand Lodge of Manitoba over the years and is still active with the Grand Board of General Purposes. In addition to his Lodge work, Jack is also active in Royal Arch, Preceptory, Cryptic Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, Order of the Secret Monitor, Jobs Daughters, and the Shriners.

Jack’s interest in all of these Masonic bodies, is not for the long titles and fancy medal, instead, he said he really enjoys the fellowship and Historical Studies that Masonry offers.

Jack’s other interests are reading, fishing, traveling and spoiling his grandkids.

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RECIPIENTS OF GENERAL GRAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 1952 * R Ex Comp H. Wilson #10 1953 * V Ex Comp J A Callander #6 1954 * R Ex Comp J W Priest #14 1955 * V Ex Comp W G Thomas #8 1956 * Comp G S Adams 1957 * R Ex Comp J Allen #12 1958 * R Ex Comp A Saunderson #5 1959 * Comp Paul R. Jeske #9 1960 * R Ex Comp E C Tatton #5 1961 * R Ex Comp W N Camerson #1 1962 * Comp J Nelson Cotton #18 1963 * Comp W R Peebles #11 1964 * V Ex Comp J Alex Sundell #15 1965 * Comp L W Powney #7 1966 * R Ex Comp Alex Bey #16 1967 * R Ex Comp Charles Gork #1 1968 * Comp A H Eaton #4 1969 * Comp Norman Pollock #1 1970 * V Ex Comp Jack Lawson #18 1971 * Comp Jack Wilkins #1 1972 * R Ex Comp William McCrory #5 1973 * Comp James D. Alexander #14 1974 * Comp F. Herbert Thompson #17 1975 * Comp Charles V. Doner #11 1976 * V Ex Comp E W Smale #2 1977 * R Ex Comp James Berry #10 1978 * Comp Walter Forsythe #5 1979 * R Ex Comp Francis W. Knox #5 1980 * V Ex Comp Frank C. McBurney #7 1981 * Comp Philip E. Maxted #8 1982 * Comp George Brown #6 1983 * Comp Roger L. Pascoe #7 1984 * Comp John Claney #11 1985 * Comp Neil Simonsen #21 1986 * Ex Comp Edward G Ashby #4 1987 Comp Bert Jolly #10 1988 * Comp Pat O’Neal #17 1989 * Comp H. Patrick #11 1990 * Comp Menashe Mandel #11 1991 * Comp John Boles #22 1992 R Ex Comp Norman A. Poulton #7 1993 1994 * Comp Harold McKay #21 1995 Comp Andrew H. Young #2 1996 Ex Comp John Machowski #11 1997 Comp Russel Yoe #1 1998 Ex Comp Robert Griffith #22 1999 Comp Kenneth Mainer #10 2000 Comp Joseph Saboraki #7 2001 Comp George Hillier #17 2002 Comp Roy Watson #2 2003 Comp Lorne Cassin #7 2004 Comp Bob Tordarson #11 * Deceased

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HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF MANITOBA ROYAL ARCH MASONS

1989 or Before 1995 1999 M Ex Comp Ellingson, N.D. R Ex Comp P. Torgason, N.D. R Ex Comp R. Glaze, Sk R Ex Comp J. A. Hall, Sk M Ex Comp D. Briggs, Minn

1990 R Ex Comp E. Hintze, Sk R Ex Comp W. Hobbs, Sk R Ex Comp F. B. Hammond, Sk R Ex Comp M. M. Keriluk, Sk R Ex Comp L. Kingston, Sk M Ex Comp J. Korstad, Minn

1991 M Ex Comp W. R. Selby, GGC M Ex Comp M. C. Lewis, Ark R Ex Comp R. R. Andrews, Minn R Ex Comp S. Morrill, Minn R Ex Comp A. Ohrt, N.D. Ex Comp W. Lamont Manch, G.B. M Ex Comp W.J. Parson, N.S. M Ex Comp A.O. Aspeslet, Ab R Ex Comp J. A. Bell BC 4 1992 M Ex Comp S. Redgrave, BC R Ex Comp B. Brown, Sk M Ex Comp N. Fiissel, Sk M Ex Comp G. Anderson, Minn M Ex Comp R.E. Sautherhagen, N.D. R Ex Comp L. Bruggemann, S.D. R Ex Comp R. Gieb, S.D. R Ex Comp J.M. Drysdale, Ab R Ex Comp D. Neill, Ab Comp J. McIver, Ab M Ex Comp D. Thompson, Ab R Ex Comp L.S. Churchill, BC R Ex Comp W.D. Jasper, BC R Ex Comp S. L. Lentle, BC 1993 M Ex Comp G. Capps, GA M Ex Comp R. Munday, NS R Ex Comp G. Cook, Sk R Ex Comp S. MacMillan, Ab \

1994 M Ex Comp R. Sachau, S. D. M Ex Comp C. Pregra, S. D. R Ex Comp P. Fairbridge, Ab M Ex Comp W. Brown, Ab M Ex Comp R. Porter, Sk R Ex Comp W. Gordon, N. D. Ex Comp E. Blanco, Ab Ex Comp D. Boone., Ab

R Ex Comp L. Payne, Ab M Ex Comp G. Cross, S.D. M Ex Comp A. Todd, Que R Ex Comp R Krattet, Iowa M Ex Comp G. Cook, Sk R Ex Comp R. Lillte, Sk M Ex Comp T. Thomas, BC M Ex Comp D. Johnson, N. D. M Ex Comp Wm. Schoene Jr., GGC New Jersey M Ex Comp C.T. Reynolds, Vermont M Ex Comp M. Sickels, Iowa

1996

M Ex Comp Lawrence McKercher, Ab R Ex Comp William Jasper, BC M Ex Comp William Shippam, BC M Ex Comp Harald Wieland, NS M Ex Comp Murray Cooke, GGC C. Ex Comp George Tillotson, BC Ex Comp Gordon Bell, BC M Ex Comp Rod Cutler, BC M Ex Comp Len Churchill, BC Ex Comp Andy Caylor, N.D. M Ex Comp David Neil, Ab

1997 M Ex Comp Donald Orr, Sk M Ex Comp Alvin Edstrom, Ab R Ex Comp Leif Hansen, Ab R Ex Comp Frank Morowski, BC M Ex Comp Richard Geib S.D. M Ex Comp Peter Kloskowski, Minn M Ex Comp Robert Allen, Iowa M Ex Comp Robert Wunder, Neb R Ex Comp Charles Baum, Colo M Ex Comp Henry Greenwalt, Neb M Ex Comp Larry Gray, Ind. 1998 M Ex Comp Dave Bruce, Ab R Ex Comp Lyle Dowdell, Ab M Ex Comp Brooklyn Anderson, Sk R Ex Comp Bill Liepert, Sk M Ex Comp Eugene Layo, S.D. M Ex Comp Leo Luettjohann, Minn M Ex Comp Barnes Sharrit, Minn M Ex Comp Clinton Smith, Iowa

M Ex Comp Wm. Baldwin, Nfld M Ex Comp Gerald Hiltz, Sk. M Ex Comp Robert Anderson Jr., Mn. M Ex Comp Kevin Jones, Mn. Ex Comp Don Whittington, Colo 2000 V Ex Comp Bob Sellwood, BC R Ex Comp Glen Spencer, BC V Ex Comp Ted Kuiperi, BC V Ex Comp Hugh Ferster, BC R Ex Comp King Crick, BC M Ex Comp Harlan Petersen, S.D. M Ex Comp William Newell, Minn 2001 M Ex Comp Stan Harbin, Ab M Ex Comp Don McDonald, Sk M Ex Comp Wm Kauten, Iowa M Ex Comp Doug Heath, Iowa M Ex Comp Jimmy Fischer, Iowa R Ex Comp Lawrence Anderson, Ab 2002 M Ex Comp Stan Stone, Sk. M Ex Comp Don Russell, Ab M Ex Comp Virgil Carmichael, ND M Ex Comp Robert Seiler, Iowa M Ex Comp Wayne Bowman, NB M Ex Comp Lawrence Hanson, MN 2003 M Ex Comp Len Pickell, BC/Yuykon R Ex Comp H D Freeston, BC/Yukon R Ex Comp Ron Beirnes, Ab M Ex Comp Doug Haroldson, Sk R Ex Comp Charles Marston, MN M Ex Comp Ed Carson, On 2004 M Ex Comp Bryce Duggan, Ab R Ex Comp Don Gillies, Ab R Ex Comp Howard Langdon, Ab M Ex Comp Peter Carnochan, Sk M Ex Comp Charles Bird, Wis

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ELECTIVE GRAND OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER

SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION IN 1923 YEAR GRAND “Z” GRAND “H” GRAND “J” GRAND

TREASURER GRAND SCRIBE ”E”

1923 *W D Lawrence #1 *F L Newman #2 *W G Fraser #4 * J J Jackson #1 * H F Moulden #11 1924 *F L Newman #2 *W G Fraser #4 *F W Brownell #1 “ “ 1925 *W G Fraser #4 *F W Brownell #1 *R. Hawkins #7 “ “ 1926 *F W Brownell #1 *R. Hawkins #7 *F E Simmons #10 “ “ 1927 *R. Hawkins #7 *F E Simmons #10 *J C W Reid #6 “ * F W Bronell #1 1928 *F E Simmons #10 *J C W Reid #6 *W M Bentley #1 “ ^ G Syme #4 1929 *J C W Reid #6 *W M Bentley #1 *S H Fahrni #4 “ “ 1930 *W M Bentley #1 *S H Fahrni #4 *A Little #1 “ “ 1931 *S H Fahrni #4 *A Little #1 *H L Adolph #5 “ “ 1931 *A Little #1 *H L Adolph #5 *J F Dart #14 *F W Brownell #1 “ 1933 *H L Adolph #5 *J F Dart #14 *J F Irwin #4 “ “ 1934 *J F Dart #14 *J F Irwin #4 *T S Cook #10 “ “ 1935 *J F Irwin #4 *T S Cook #10 *E T Johnson #3 “ “ 1936 *T S Cook #10 *E T Johnson #3 *S D Cruden #9 “ “ 1937 *E T Johnson #3 *S D Cruden #9 *C E Cole #2 “ “ 1938 *S D Cruden #9 *C E Cole #2 *J J Sinclair #11 “ “ 1939 *C E Cole #2 *J J Sinclair #11 *M Render #6 “ “ 1940 *J J Sinclair #11 *J. Gardner, #7 *J T Boyd #9 “ * A Armstrong #1 1941 *J. Gardner, #7 *J T Boyd #9 *C J Hutchings #15 “ “ 1942 *J T Boyd #9 *C J Hutchings #15 *J V Dillabough #12 “ “ 1943 *C J Hutchings #15 *J V Dillabough #12 *R S Jones #17 “ “* T S Cook #10 1944 *J V Dillabough #12 *R S Jones #17 *B S Bailey #11 “ “ 1945 *R S Jones #17 *B S Bailey #11 *W. Dalzell #2 ‘“ “ 1946 *B S Bailey #11 *W. Dalzell #2 *C F Lidster #1 ‘“ “ 1947 *W. Dalzell #2 *C F Lidster #1 *E E Grant #8 “ “ 1948 *C F Lidster #1 *E E Grant #8 *E I Waller #14 “ “ 1949 *E E Grant #8 *E I Waller #14 *W A Wybron #5 “ “ 1950 *E I Waller #14 *W A Wybron #5 *J A Tisdale #12 “ “ 1951 *W A Wybron #5 *J A Tisdale #12 *J C Bate #3 “ “ 1952 *J A Tisdale #12 *J C Bate #3 *W M Boyd #9 “ “ 1953 *J C Bate #3 *W Elliot #1 *W J McGregor #4 “ “ 1954 *W Elliot #1 *W J McGregor #4 *A C Cabel #11 “ * C J Hutchings #15

1955 *W J McGregor #4 *A C Cabel #11 *A J West #17 “ “ 1956 *A C Cabel #11 *A J West #17 *H Eakin #9 ‘ “ 1957 *A J West #17 *H Eakin #9 *R A Carruthers #19 “ “ 1958 *H Eakin #9 *R A Carruthers #19 *F C Nixon #1 “ “ 1959 *R A Carruthers #19 *F C Nixon #1 A L Lamont #2 “ “ 1960 *F C Nixon #1 A L Lamont #2 *S Bowman #9 “ “ 1961 * A L Lamont #2 *S Bowman #9 *W A Maguire #6 “ “ 1962 *S Bowman #9 *W A Maguire #6 *A E Jones #11 *W N Cameron #1 “ 1963 *W A Maguire #6 *A E Jones #11 *J G White #4 “ “ 1964 *A E Jones #11 *J G White #4 *S E Greenberg #9 “ “ 1965 *J G White #4 *S E Greenberg #9 W N Cotton #18 *J O Stebbing #9 “ 1966 *S E Greenberg #9 W N Cotton #18 *R Kerr #11 “” “ 1967 W N Cotton #18 *R Kerr #11 J Russell #8 “” “ 1968 *R Kerr #11 J Russell #8 *C G Rilkoff #12 *G D Gamble #12 “ 1969 J Russell #8 *C G Rilkoff #12 * R G Johnston #19, 5 ““ “ 1970 *C G Rilkoff #12 * R G Johnston #19, 5 *B. Newhouse #1 “ “ 1971 *R G Johnston #19, 5 *R W Alcock #12 ^H L Hornbeck #18 “ “ 1972 *R W Alcock #12 ^H L Hornbeck #18 F M Orestes #1 “ “ 1973 ^H L Hornbeck #18 F M Orestes #1 R W Hooper #4 “ “ 1974 F M Orestes #1 *C L Harvey #4 *G W Rattray #9 " " 1975 *C L Harvey #4 *G W Rattray #9 *P A Winter #5 " *E E Smith #12 1976 *G W Rattray #9 * P A Winter #5 *G D Gamble #12 R E Hamilton #12 *E E Smith #12 1977 *P A Winter #5 *G D Gamble #12 *N S Orton #2 “ “

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YEAR GRAND “Z” GRAND “H” GRAND “J” GRAND

TREASURER GRAND SCRIBE ”E”

1978 *G D Gamble #12 *N S Orton #2 * B Agerbak #14 “ “ 1979 *N S Orton #2 * B Agerbak #14 * C E Storie #15 * R E Hamilton #12 “ 1980 * B Agerbak #14 * C E Storie #15 *G W D Steenson #1 “ “ 1981 * C E Storie #15 *G W D Steenson #1 R W Hooper #22 “ * E E Smith #12 1982 *G W D Steenson #1 R W Hooper #22 J C James #15 H T Ross #15 * C E Storie #15 1983 R W Hooper #22 J C James #15 L G Bromwell #22 “ “ 1984 J C James #15 L G Bromwell #22 S F Johnson #2 “ “ 1985 L G Bromwell #22 S F Johnson #2 *W Schade #10 “ J C James #15 1986 S F Johnson #2 *W Schade #10 * J Heinz #17 “ “ 1987 *W Schade #10 *J Heinz #17 C C P Hardy #14 “ “ 1988 *J Heinz #17 C C P Hardy #14 M S Cowie #21 “ “ 1989 C C P Hardy #14 M S Cowie #21 D N English #22 “ “ 1990 M S Cowie #21 D N English #22 G A Ebel #2 “ “ 1991 D N English #22 G A Ebel #2 N A Pow #11, #21 “ “ 1992 G A Ebel #2 N A Pow #11, #21 S J Payne #21 J C James #10 D N English #22 1993 N A Pow #11, #21 S J Payne #21 J J Barratt #21 “ “ 1994 S J Payne #21 J J Barratt #21 H T Ross #15 “ M S Cowie #21 1995 J J Barratt #21 H T Ross #15 P J Webster #5 “ S Payne #21 1996 H T Ross #15 P J Webster #5 D Holt #10 “ “ 1997 P J Webster #5 D Holt #1, #10 A Christoffersen #2 “ “ 1998 D Holt, #1, 10 A Christoffersen #2 Wm McKenzie #11 “ “ 1999 A Christoffersen #5 Wm. McKenzie #11 Geo. Taylor #11 " " 2000 Wm. McKenzie #11 Geo. Taylor #11 Leif Hansen #7 " " 2001 Geo Taylor #11 Leif Hansen #7 *Geo Feltham #21 J C James #1 " 2002 Leif Hansen #7 *Geo. Feltham #21 Jack Hooper #11 " " 2003 *Geo Feltham #21 Jack Hooper #11 Trevor Lambert #2 “ “ 2004 Jack Hooper #11 Trevor Lambert #2 Bob McMillan #21 “ Ted Yorke #11

* Deceased ^ Demitted < Suspended

HISTORY OF ATTENDANCE AT GRAND CONVOCATION

YEAR MANITOBA VISITORS TOTAL

2004 47 13 60 2003 60 15 75 2002 71 14 85

2001 59 16 75

2000 68 19 87 1999 78 14 92 1998 68 10 78

1997 70 14 84 1996 57 19 76 1995 57 13 70 1994 58 11 69 1993 75 8 83

1992 59 20 79 1991 69 18 87 1990 65 14 79 1989 57 12 69

1988 54 9 63 1987 74 8 82

1986 64 10 74 1984 77 37 114 1983 84 13 97 1982 108 16 124

1981 92 14 106

1980 87 18 105

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GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MANITOBA 2004 - 2005 ELECTED OFFICERS

At the 81st Annual Convocation held in Winnipeg on April 23&24, 2004, the following Officers were elected and appointed to govern Grand Chapter NAME OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE # CHAPTER

R Ex Comp Jack Hooper Grand First Principal 106 Donegal Bay, Winnipeg, Mb R2G 2B6 hoopers@mts.net

668-5130 Prince Rupert #11, Selkirk

R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert Grand Second Principal 1948 Crescent Road. W., Portage la Prairie Mb R1N 1A2 Lambert4@mb.sympatico.ca

1-204-857-5774 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

R Ex Comp Bob McMillan Grand Third Principal Box 52, Miami, Mb R0G 1H0 1-204-435-2055 Red River Valley #21, Starbuck R Ex Comp Ted Yorke Grand Scribe “E” 176 Kimberly Ave, Winnipeg, Mb, R2K 0X2

lyorke@mts.net 669-4801 Prince of Wales #11, Selkirk

V Ex Comp Steve Gwynn Grand Scribe “N” 223 Oliver Ave, Selkirkt, Mb, R1A 2E5 1-204-482-6656 Prince of Wales #11, SelkirkM Ex Comp John C. James Grand Treasurer 834 - 4th Street, Brandon, Mb R7A 3H7

jcjames@westman.wave.ca 1-204-727-1575 Prince Rupert #1

R Ex Comp Goeffrey Warrener Grand Principal

Sojourner 376 Berry St, Winnipeg, Mb R3J 1N5 885-3141 Prince Rupert #1

R Ex Comp Ernest Smith Grand Registrar 15 Shay Crescent, Winnipeg, Mb R2N 1A2 254-0267 Red River Valley #21, StarbuckR Ex Comp John Machowski Grand Chaplain Box 27, East Selkirk, Mb R0E 0M0 1-204-482-7450

R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert Grand Historian 1948 Crescent Road. W., Portage la Prairie Mb R1N 1A2

1-204-857-5774 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

R Ex Comp Les Ford Grand Outer Guard 104-4th St N E, Dauphin, Mb R7N 0X9 1-204-8206 Rabboni #7, Dauphin

GRAND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS

R Ex Comp Fred Magrel District #1 122 McFadden Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3E5 222-4932 Prince of Wales #11, Selkirk

R Ex Comp Len Pritchard District #2 Box 423, Neepawa, Mb R0J 1H0 1-204-476-5050 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

APPOINTED OFFICERS

R Ex Comp Ron Church Grand Senior Sojourner V Ex Comp Stan Barclay Grand Junior Sojourner R Ex Comp Cliff Hartmier Grand Director of

Ceremonies P O Box 830, Shilo, Mb R0K 2A0 1-204-763-4443 Keystone #5, Brandon

V Ex Comp Ed Reeve Grand Pursuivant

M Ex Comp Stan Johnson Grand Lecturer 119 - 5th St. SE, Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 1H5

1-204-857-7744 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

R Ex Comp Bob McMillan Grand Organist Box 52, Miami, Mb R0G 1H0 1-204-435-2055 Red River Valley #21, Starbuck

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GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

R Ex Comp Trevor Lambert President 1948 Crescent Rd W, Portage la Prairie Mb R1N 1A2 1-204-857-5774 Keystone #2, Portage la PrairieM Ex Comp Wilford Cotton 1967 Box 324, Swan River, Mb R0L 1Z0 1-204-734-4736 Rabboni #7, DauphinM Ex Comp James Russell 1969 917 - 700 Setter St., Winnipeg, Mb R2Y 0L5 888-2110 Keystone #5, Brandon

M Ex Comp F. Melvin Orestes 1974 502 - 160 Niakwa Rd., Winnipeg, Mb R2N 5L1 255-5181 M Ex Comp Robert W. Hooper 1983 302 - 680 Kildare Ave East, Winnipeg, Mb R2C 0P8 222-9424 M Ex Comp John C. James 1984 834 4th St., Brandon, Mb R7A 3H7 1-204-727-1575

M Ex Comp George Bromwell 1985 657 Lyndale Dr, Winnipeg, Mb R2H 1N7 237-0623 M Ex Comp Stanley F. Johnson 1986 119 - 5th St SE, Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 1H5 1-204-857-7744 Keystone #2, Portage la PrairieM Ex Comp Clifford C. P. Hardy 1989 1005 Cavalier Dr., Winnipeg, Mb R2Y 1E2 832-6258 M Ex Comp Malcolm S. Cowie 1990 9380 Martin Park Dr., Black Creek B C V9J 1C4 1-604-337-2398 Red River Valley #21, Starbuck

M Ex Comp David N. English 1991 18 Hammond Rd., Winnipeg, Mb R3R 1M1 895-1932 Prince of Wales #11M Ex Comp Gordon A. Ebel 1992 259 Seneca St., Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 3T1 1-204-239-6084 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

M Ex Comp Neil A. Pow 1993 23 Southmoor Rd, Winnipeg, Mb R2J 2P3 256-5795 Prince of Wales #11, SelkirkRed River Valley #21, Starbuck

M Ex Comp Stan J. Payne 1994 101 – 70 Dunkirk Dr, Winnipeg, Mb R2M 5R4 488-0786 Red River Valley #21, StarbuckM Ex Comp James Barratt 1995 113 - 2145 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Mb R3T 5S9 275-2509 Red River Valley #21, StarbuckM Ex Comp Hugh Ross 1996 12 Falcon Place, Brandon, Mb R7B 4A1 1-204-726-9634 Eureka #15, Pilot Mo

M Ex Comp P J Webster 1997 625 – 21 St. Brandon, Mb R7B 1P5 1-204-727-5852 Keystone #5, BrandonM Ex Comp David Holt 1998 339 Berry St, Winnipeg, Mb R3J 1N4 885-2989

M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen 1999 Box 207, RR 3, Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 3A3 1-204-428-3909 Keystone #2, Portage la Prairie

M Ex Comp William McKenzie 2000 174 Catherine Bay, Selkirk, Mb R1A 2G5 1-204-482-3453 Prince of Wales #11, SelkirkM Ex Comp Geo Taylor 2001 Box 614, Winnipeg Beach, Mb R0C 3G0 1-204-482-8067 Prince of Wales #11, SelkirkM Ex Comp Leif Hansen 2002 213 Centennial Dr, Dauphin, Mb R7N 3C7 1-204-629-2152 Rabboni #7, Dauphin

MEMBERS ELECTED FOR A THREE YEAR TERM

Ex Comp Gerry Tennant 21 Wilkinson Cres, Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 1A5 1-204-239-1832 R Ex Comp Bert Chambers Box 395, Boissevain, Mb R0K 0E0 1-204-769-2037 Keystone #5, Brandon

V Ex Comp Fred Magerl 122 McFaddon Ave, Winnipeg, Mb R3C 3E5 222-4932 Prince of Wales #11R Ex Comp Gus Henry 1060 Fuller St, Dauphin, Mb R7N 0T9 1-204-638-6271

R Ex Comp Gunter Plueschow 14 Fawcett Ave, Winnipeg, Mb R3G 0Y6 774-5088

MEMBERS ELECTED FOR A TWO YEAR TERM

Ex Comp Jim Whitfield P O Box 216, Oakville, Mb R0H 0Y0 1-204-267-2400 R Ex Comp Larry Quinn 14 Clearwater Rd, Winnipeg, Mb R2J 2T2 253-9544

R Ex Comp Lawrence McInnes 1 - 510 Victoria Ave, Brandon, Mb R7A 0Z9 1-204-727-1354 R Ex Comp Roger Reid 1217 - 13th St, Brandon, Mb R7A 4S4 1-204-728-3252

MEMBERS ELECTED FOR A ONE YEAR TERM

V Ex Comp Len Pritchard Box 423, Neepawa, Mb R0J 1Ho 1-204-476-5050 R Ex Comp Bob James 61 Leatherwood Cres, Winnipeg, Mb R2G 3N1 668-1546

R Ex Comp Alex Reid 223 – 150 Regent Cres, Brandon, Mb R7B 2V7 1-204-725-4769 R Ex Comp Norm Gudbjartson Box 263, Gimli, Mb R0C 1B0 1-204-642-7427 Prince of Wales #11

R Ex Comp Geo McLean Box 263, Pilot Mound, Mb R0G 1P0 1-204-825-2815 Ex Comp Don Ross 350 Whitegates Cres, Winnipeg, Mb R3K 1L8 837-7666 Prince of Wales #11

All Chapters First Principals are members of Grand Executive by virtue of the office they hold. (Constitutional Change, 1997).

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MANITOBA CHAPTERS 2004

THREE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND SCRIBE ‘E’ PRINCE RUPERT CHAPTER #1, (District #1) Meets 8:00 PM, 3

rd Thursday,

East Kildonan Temple, 205 Kimberly, Winnipeg

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

Ex Comp Eugene Mamrocha Ex Comp Dennis Henney Ex Comp Stan Barclay M Ex Comp John James 834 - 4

th St, Brandon Mb R7A 3H7

KEYSTONE CHAPTER #2, (District #2) Meets 7:30 PM, 2nd Thursday Masonic Temple, Tupper St. S, Portage la Prairie

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

V Ex Comp Leonard Pritchard M Ex Comp Stan Johnson Ex Comp Doug Atchison M Ex Comp Al Christoffersen 204 857 9 Alexander Ave , Portage la Prairie, Mb R1N 3S5

KEYSTONE CHAPTER #5, (District #2) Meets 8:00 PM, 1st Monday Masonic Temple, 8th & Lorne, Brandon

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

Ex Comp Jim Murray R Ex Comp Cliff Hartmier Ex Comp Randy Vandermeulen Ex Comp Rick Porter 7 River Heights Dr., Brandon, Mb R7B 2Y1 204 728

RABBONI, CHAPTER #7, (District #2) Meets 8:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday Masonic Temple, 522 Main St. N, Dauphin

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

R Ex Comp Frank Morowski Ex Comp K Fendick Ex Comp Rick Laronde R Ex Comp Terry Maxwell 110 Hawthorne Ave., Dauphin, Mb R7N 3J6 204 638

PRINCE OF WALES, CHAPTER #11, (District #1) Meets 8:00 PM, 4th Wednesday (Except December - 3rd Wed) Masonic Temple, 209 Eaton Ave., Selkirk

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

Ex Comp Barry Wendel 204R Ex Comp Gil Strachan Ex Comp Norman Singbell R Ex Comp Sherman Elliott Box 1231, Gimli, Mb R0C 1B0 204 642

EUREKA, CHAPTER #15, (District #2) Meets 8:00 PM, 1st Thursday (March, April, May, June, October, November, December) Masonic Temple, Pilot Mound

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

Ex Comp Jack Edgar 204 242R Ex Comp Ron Church Ex Comp Harry Brendle V Ex Comp Joe Kozak Manitou, Mb R0G 1G0 204 242

PRE-CAMBRIAN, CHAPTER #17, (Grand “Z” District) Meets 8:00 PM, 2nd Thursday (September, October, April, May) Masonic Temple, 85 Church St., Flin Flon

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

V Ex Comp A C Borgstrom R Ex Comp R G Malcolm V Ex Comp Jack Larsson R Ex Comp Murray Smith

RED RIVER VALLEY, CHAPTER #21, (District #1) Meets 7:45PM, 4th Monday, March, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov Traveling Charter, meeting in Starbuck, Carmen, Morden, Roland or Sperling

“Z” “H” “J” “E”

Ex Comp Vic Bryll R Ex Comp Ernie Smith Ex Comp Neil McMillan R Ex Comp Bob McMillan Box 52, Miami Mb R0G 1H0 204 435

ABSTRACT 2003

Not available

MEMBERSHIP BREAKDOWN Not available