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Official Proceedings One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Communication â&#x20AC;˘ Columbia Sept. 29-30, A. D. 2014, A. L. 6014

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-ProceedingsThe Grand Lodge Of

Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons Of The State of Missouri Organized April 21, 1821 by

Missouri Lodge No. 12 of Tennessee, Chartered October 8, 1816 (now St. Louis Missouri No. 1 of Missouri) Joachim Lodge No. 25 of Tennessee, Chartered October 5, 1818 (became Joachim Lodge No. 2 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Charles Lodge No. 28 of Tennessee, Chartered October 5, 1819 (became Hiram Lodge No. 3 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Tammany Lodge No. 1 of Tennessee, Chartered November 24, 1789 by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge No. 1 of North Carolina, Chartered 1755 by the Grand Lodge (Modern) of England

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Jon B. Broyles

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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master

Most Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles 2013-2014 Jon Blake Broyles was born February 29, 1960 in Kirksville, Missouri where he attended school, graduating from Kirksville RIII High School in 1978. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University) in 1982 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kirksville. He has served the church as a Deacon and parent in the LOGOS youth program. He again resides in Kirksville after living in Ballwin (St. Louis area) for 18 years. He works in the information technology field, specializing in IT management and networking. MWB Broyles married Anna Spalding of Kirksville in 1981. They have three daughters: Maria, who is married to Bro. Shaun Gottlieb and lives in Florissant Mo; Alexa, who is married to Bro. Stephen Summit and lives in Gladstone, Mo; and Sara who lives in Wentzville, Mo. They are also the proud grandparents of Grace and Shane Summit. MWB Broyles’ Masonic career began with his initiation in Adair Lodge No. 366, Kirksville. He was initiated on October 9, 1990, passed on November 27, 1990 and raised on December 26, 1990. He held positions in the advancing line for four years and was Senior Warden when he relocated to St. Louis in 1995. He took dual membership in Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 (now Polar Star-Rose Hill No. 79), where he served as Worshipful Master in 1996-1997 and his Lodge received the Grand Lodge Achievement award. MWB Broyles became an Endowed Life Member in 1998. MWB Broyles is a member of the Rose Hill Masonic Temple Association Board of Directors and served as President and as Treasurer. He was a founding member of Cornerstones – Active Masons Club where he served on the Executive Committee and as Assistant Treasurer. He is a member of the Wardens and Masters Clubs and served as Secretary/ Treasurer 1999-2006. MWB Broyles has held Ritual Proficiency Cards Subdivisions I and III. He created the first Grand Lodge Internet Web Site and served as its Webmaster from its inception in 1996 to 1999. He served on the Committee on Masonic Education, Associate member 19941997, Regular member (filling Ronald D. Miller’s position) 1997-1999, and Chairman 1998-1999. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 61st District, Division B 1997-98 and as Chairman, District Lodge of Instruction 1997-98, on the Committee on College Lodges 2004-2005, and also on the Masonic Youth Committee. He served on the Missouri Grand Master’s Annual Breakfast Committee from 2002 to 2010. He was 4

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Conference Planning Chairman for the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in 1998. He is a member of the Missouri Lodge of Research, joining in 1993, was appointed to the advancing line in 1998 by Zelwin Eaton, and was its Master in 2007. He has been a member of St. Louis Chapter No. 22 of the National Sojourners since 2005. Jon has served is several capacities on the Masonic Home Board of Directors, was President in 2013 and is currently the Board’s Chairman. MWB Broyles is a member of the Kirksville York Rite Bodies 1991Caldwell Chapter No. 53, R.A.M., Kirksville Council No. 44, Cryptic Masons and Ely Commandery No. 22, K.T. and was initiated into MidMissouri Chapter of the Allied Masonic Degrees and into the Royal Order of Scotland. He has been a member of the Valley of St. Louis, Orient of Missouri Scottish Rite since 1996, was appointed to the Consistory line in1998 and was elected to serve as Venerable Master in 2006. He has served as the 29th Degree Captain, Library committee, IT coordinator and received the Knight Commander Court of Honor in 2005. He was a member of Knights of St. Andrew, Valley of St. Louis and was organizing officer and Chairman in 2004 and Privy Council member in 2005. He has been a member of Moila Temple, St. Joseph, Missouri, A.A.O.N.M.S. since 1991. He was a member of the El Kadir Shrine Association and Club 1991-1995, and served on the board as Secretary and Treasurer. He has been a member of Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Missouri, A.A.O.N.M.S. since 2001. He has been a member of the Highlanders (Bagpipe & Drum) Unit since 2001 and was President 2004. He became a member of the DeMolay Youth Committee in 2005. MWB Jon has served as the Associate Bethel Guardian Bethel No. 44, International Order of Job’s Daughters of Ballwin; Finance Committee and Fraternal Relations of Bethel No.4, I.O.J.D. of Creve Coeur; and currently serves as Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel #32, I.O.J.D. of Bridgeton; and was Associate Grand Bethel Guardian in 2003-2004 for the Grand Bethel of Missouri, I.O.J.D. MWB Broyles was chapter adviser and co-chairman for Perfection Chapter DeMolay, served on the DeMolay Eastern Region Athletics committee, Area Governor for Missouri DeMolay and received the Legion of Honor – Honorary in 2005 from the International Order of DeMolay He has been a member of Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, Order of the Eastern Star since 2002 and served as Worthy Patron in 2004. MWB Broyles’ family is also active in Masonic organizations, where all 5

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three of his daughters have served as Honored Queen of Bethel No. 4 of Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters and his wife Anna has served as the Bethel Guardian there. Anna and daughter Maria are also members of Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, Order of the Eastern Star. Anna was also a member of Sydyk Temple No. 107, Daughters of the Nile. At the 184th Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri held in Columbia, Missouri on September 26 and 27, 2005, MWB Broyles was appointed to the position of Senior Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge advancing officer line by MWB John M. Nations, and has now progressed through the line to become our Grand Master.

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Jon B. Broyles .................................................................................Grand Master 1515 S. Riggen, Kirksville 63501 David W. Haywood . ......................................................... Deputy Grand Master 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton 63026-3350 Brent Stewart . .................................................................. Senior Grand Warden 5325 South Bearfield Rd., Columbia 65201 Nicholas R. Cichielo....................................................................Grand Treasurer 16815 Ashberry Circle Dr., Chesterfield 63005 Ronald D. Miller.......................................................................... Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct, Columbia 65201 Robert C. Floyd............................................................................. Grand Lecturer . P.O. Box 857, Cape Girardeau 63702 Richard L. Smith................................................................ Junior Grand Warden 830 Coalport Drive, St. Louis 63141-6013 Ronald D. Jones ................................................................. Senior Grand Deacon 418 Chestnut, Odessa 64076 Robert T. (Tim) Thomas...................................................... Junior Grand Deacon 50 Apple Farm Rd., Crane 65633 Stanton T. Brown II ..........................................................Senior Grand Steward 25005 E US Highway 24, Independence 64056 Barry V. Cundiff.................................................................Junior Grand Steward 1501 E. Pierce, Kirksville 63501 Ty G. Treutelaar................................................................Senior Grand Marshal 7542 Wellington Way, St. Louis 63105 Brent L. Motter..................................................................Junior Grand Marshal 17304 Bob Rd., Kirksville 63501 James W. Clardyâ&#x20AC;Ś ..............................................................Grand Sword Bearer 3044 Audrain C.R. 209, Thompson 65215 C. Mark Whitney.......................................................................... Grand Chaplain 1605 S. Baltimore, Kirksville 63501 Gary W. Dryer.............................................................................. Grand Chaplain 8406 E. 110th, Kansas City 64134 K. Joe Wasson............................................................................. Grand Chaplain 27052 Camp Branch Rd, Sedalia 65301 Gale F. Bennington...................................................................... Grand Chaplain 12703 Lake Placid Dr., St. Louis 63146 James E. Mc Manigle................................................................... Grand Chaplain 4621 S. 159th Rd., Bolivar 65613 Derrick S. Standley..................................................................... Grand Chaplain 5776 Bluebird Circle, Osage Beach 65065 William E. Zimmerman ................................................................. Grand Orator 1333 Marlann Dr., Des Peres 63131 Douglas H. Reece............................................................................ Grand Orator 8110 Covered Bridge Rd., Platte City 64079

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2013-2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27 A 27 B 27 C 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.

Timothy V. Coy James R. Thomson William J. King Richard G. Jones William D. Stewart, Jr. John M. Vernon Steven G. McDermit James E. Read Michael A. Marvin Dean McAdams Timothy A. Turco Jared Price Ronald L. Kribbs James D. Merchant Robert L. Hayes Larry L. Lanning Bobbie E. White Kenneth D. Best, Sr. Robert O. Cowan Donald L. Winchel Darrin J. Taylor Charles W. Palmer Clifford R. Dobbins Robert G. Bauer Michael W. Brandenburg James E. Wion Craig G. Bowles Jeffrey A. Parrotte Steven J. Kracht Wayne R. Williams, Jr. David W. Watkins, Sr. Bill Gansemer Douglas L. Cavanaugh Robert M. Dines John F. Rummel Carlin L. Smittle Orvil L. Loge Marion E. Williams, Jr. Daniel J. Ward Thomas L. DeCourley Christopher A. Nelson Tom Chidister Jeffrey S. Pennington Earl W. Calhoun

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Hubert L. Terrill Benjamin J. Oakley Robert W. Davis Kevin R. Larson

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2013-2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Timothy M. Dunbar Tom Cotton Charles Cooper Douglas A. Linville L. Don Frazier William J. Hollingsworth Anthony J. Kerns Gary Caldwell Robert Arthur Gentry Michael L. Dodd Christopher E. Peterman Gary A. McCormack Lloyd G. Lyon Bruce McWilliams William R. Siegfried Gregory E. Golden Franklin S. Lukenbill Dennis W. Spears Kenneth E. Crawford George Barrios Michael E. Sutton Dave Wheelock Gary N. Baskett Larry Loomis

25. 26. 27 A 27 B 27 C 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.

Thomas L. Cahall W. Larry Wilson Thomas E. Kuhn R. Miguel White Michael P. Singer, Jr. Kenneth P. McCutcheon John J. Tune James C. Morgan Roy L. Scarborough Charles O. Bridges James R. Leonard Robert E. Hammond Robert Craig Carter Noel R. Mason Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Wayne T. Godwin Randy E. Jennings Jonce B. Chidister Thelbert J. Marlow Royce Wheeler Tom Williams Jeremy L. Willman Matthew L. Stoller Matthew D. Ruth

REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2013-2014 REGION A-David D. Powell, 2414 Northeast St, Kirksville 63501-2114 REGION B-Michael E. Wheeler, 7212 Southwest Karen Rd., Trimble 64492 REGION C-Glenn H. Burrows, 4806 NW 57th Ct., Kansas City, 64151 REGION D-Robert E. Lee Martin, 6985 Schmidt Ln., Sullivan 63080 REGION E-Michael L. Apple, 912 Kylemore Dr., Ballwin 63021 REGION F-Christopher C. McLemore IV, 13537 E. Neosho Rd., Nevada 64772 REGION G-Wayne G. Tucker, HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore 63937

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ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION MONDAY MORNING The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened its One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Communication on Monday and Tuesday, September 29th and 30th, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Missouri. Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother John M. Nations, introduced the following Grand Lodge Officers for 2013-2014, who entered the assembled area and proceeded to their respective stations: Grand Orator- R.W.B. Douglas H. Reece, Platte City Grand Orator- R.W.B. William E. Zimmerman, Des Peres Grand Chaplain- R.W.B. James E. McManigle, Bolivar Grand Chaplain- R.W.B. Kenneth Joe Wasson, Sedalia Grand Chaplain- R.W.B. Gary W. Dryer, Kansas City Grand Chaplain- R.W.B. C. Mark Whitney, Kirksville Junior Grand Marshal- R.W.B. Brent L. Motter, Kirksville Senior Grand Marshal- R.W.B. Ty G. Treutelaar, St. Louis Junior Grand Steward- R.W.B. Barry V. Cundiff, Kirksville Senior Grand Steward- R.W.B. Stanton T. Brown, II, Independence Junior Grand Deacon- R.W.B. Robert T. (Tim) Thomas, Crane Senior Grand Deacon- R.W.B. Ronald D. Jones, Odessa. Grand Lecturer- R.W.B. Robert C. Floyd, Cape Girardeau Grand Secretary- R.W.B. Ronald D. Miller, Columbia Grand Treasurer- R.W.B. Nicholas R. Cichielo, Chesterfield Junior Grand Warden- R.W.B. Richard L. Smith, St. Louis Senior Grand Warden- R.W.B. Brent Stewart, Columbia Deputy Grand Master- R.W.B. David W. Haywood, Fenton M.W. Brother John M. Nations called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, Most Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles of Kirksville, Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Brother Broyles as he entered the assembled area and proceeded to his station in the east. Senior Grand Marshal Ty G. Treutelaar led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with Grand Honors. M.W. Brother Nations presented Grand Master Broyles with the Gavel of Authority, wishing him a most excellent Grand Lodge session. Most Worshipful Brother Broyles introduced the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers, who entered the assembled area to a round of applause from the Brethren. Upon direction from the Grand Master, the assembled Grand Lodge rose for

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the presentation of the flag of the United States of America by the Heroes of ’76, National Sojourners of Missouri. The flag was carried in and presented in the East for the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of our National Anthem.

OPENING Following the opening presentations, M.W.B. Jon B. Broyles seated the Brethren and guests, and welcomed all present to the City of Columbia for the Annual Communication. He then introduced Ms. Heather Hargrove, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Executive Center, and Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, who welcomed all present Brethren to Boone County and acknowledged the contributions of Freemasonry to communities around the state. At the conclusion of Ms. Hargrove’s welcome, Grand Master Broyles excused all non-Masonic guests, and with the assistance of the Grand Officers, opened the One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Freemasonry in accordance with Missouri Ritual. M.W.B. Broyles then directed the Committee on Credentials to give its preliminary report to the Grand Lodge. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS September 29, 2014 To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri The Committee on Credentials hereby certifies that there is a quorum present at the Grand Lodge Communication held at Columbia, Missouri on September 29 and 30, 2014. The constitutional requirement having been met, the Grand Lodge may conduct any business that may come before it. Respectfully submitted,

RWB William B. VanMeter Chairman, Credentials Committee Upon hearing the report of the Committee on Credentials, M.W.B. Broyles reminded the Brethren assembled of the Rules of Order of the Grand Lodge, and entertained a motion to accept those rules of order. Motion was made and seconded, and subsequently approved. Grand Master Broyles then directed Senior Grand Deacon Ronald D. Jones and Junior Grand Marshal Brent L. Motter to present and introduce the Past Grand Masters in attendance. Following remarks by Grand Master Broyles, the Past Grand Masters were announced by R.W.B. Robert C. Floyd, Grand Lecturer, Whitewater Lodge No. 417.

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INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

M.W. Brother David L. Ramsey (2012-2013) M.W. Brother Gail S. Turner (2010-2011) M.W. Brother Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008) M.W. Brother John M. Nations (2005-2006) M.W. Brother Dr. Elmer E. Revelle (2004-2005) M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means (2001-2002) M.W. Brother Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001) M.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) M.W. Brother Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999) M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994) M.W. Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) M.W. Brother Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978)

Led by the Senior Grand Deacon, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. Following brief remarks by M.W.B. Broyles, senior Past Grand Master M.W. Brother Dr. James A. Noland, PGM, responded to the welcome on behalf of Missouri’s Past Grand Masters. INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF VISITING JURISDICTIONS

Most Worshipful Brother Michael Halleran, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.of Kansas Most Worshipful Brother Charles D. Yates, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Iowa Most Worshipful Brother Jerry L. Martin, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Texas Most Worshipful Brother David C. Worel, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alaska Representing the GrandMaster of Oregon, Most Worshipful Brother Ed Bousquet, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Oregon Representing the Grand Master of the American Canadian Grand Lodge, Hon. Senior Grand Warden Thomas A. Spencer, Am. Canadian Grand Lodge within the United Grand Lodges of Germany Representing the Grand Master of Illinois, Right Worshipful Brother Anthony Cracco, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A.M. of Illinois

Right Worshipful Brother Junior Grand Deacon Tim Thomas presented the Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions for introduction by R.W.B. Floyd, whereupon the Grand Master called up the Brethren and accorded the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters the Grand Honors. The Junior Grand Deacon then escorted the visiting Grand Masters to their seats by way of the East. Response was given by M.W.B. David C. Worel, of the Grand Lodge of Alaska,

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who thanked the Grand Master for his hospitality and wished him a successful Annual Communication. INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND MASTER AND GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM THE MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI AND ITS JURISDICTIONS P.H.A.--F. & A.M. The Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri and its Jurisdictions, P.H.A.--F. & A.M., were presented by Senior Grand Steward, R.W.B. Stanton T. Brown II. R.W.B. Brown led the Brethren to their seats by way of the East. Remarks were imparted by Most Worshipful Brother Lawrence Jones, Jr., Grand Master, who addressed the Brethren as the 44th elected Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri regarding the common beliefs and common goals between Prince Hall Masonry and A.F.&A.M. Masons in Missouri. Most Worshipful Lawrence Jones, Jr., Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Malcolm Morris, Grand Senior Warden, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Lamont Mitchell, Grand Junior Warden Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Illustrious Joe B. Lewis, Illustrious Grand Master Royal and Select Masons Cryptic Council of Missouri, P.H.A. Right Eminent Byron E. Hams, Grand Eminent Commander United Grand Commandery of Missouri, P.H.A. INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Most Worshipful Brother Tracy L. Bloom, Past Grand Master & Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas Right Worshipful Brother Ronald L. Shoaf, Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Worshipful Brother Dr. S. Brent Morris, Managing Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal, Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction, USA Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Steward Stanton T. Brown II introduced and presented the Grand Lodge Officers of other Jurisdictions. Remarks were offered by R.W.B. David C. Worel of the Grand Lodge of Alaska. The Senior Grand Steward escorted the Grand Officers of other jurisdictions to their seats by way of the East. INTRODUCTION OF APPENDANT BODIES Representatives of Appendant Bodies present were presented by Junior Grand Steward, R.W.B. Barry Cundiff. Right Excellent Companion Loren D. Lloyd, Grand King Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri

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Most Illustrious Terry R. Struse, Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri. Right Eminent Sir Knight Harold F. Coots, Grand Commander Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri Mitchell C. Weinsting, Grand Monarch Grottoes of North America Representatives were escorted to the East by R.W.B. Cundiff. INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS M.W. Brother Broyles directed R.W. Bro. Ty G. Treutelaar to recognize the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation from the Grand Master. Grand Master Broyles commended them on their tireless and faithful service to the Masonic Fraternity. INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS, REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS AND GRAND LECTURERS EMERITUS R.W. Brother Robert C. Floyd, Grand Lecturer, presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for 2013-2014 and thanked them for their service to the Craft. He then recognized the Regional Grand Lecturers individually. Following introductions, the Grand Lecturer acknowledged the Grand Lecturers Emeritus. ROUND ROBIN RITUAL CONTEST STATE WINNERS R. W. Brother Robert C. Floyd, Grand Lecturer, congratulated R.W.B. Joshua A. Thompson as winner of the 2013-2014 Round Robin Ritual Contest. 1987-John E. Reece 1988-Frederick A. Troxel, Jr. 1989-Donald Campbell 1990-Gary G. Page 1991-Robert E. Plummer 1992-Christopher J. Rollins 1993-R.L. Tichenor 1994-W. Frank Roszell 1995-Irving G. Walmann 1996-Gary L. Benskin 1997-Michael F. Jones 1998-Glen F. Cron 1999-Nicholas Lee Breedlove 2000-R. Miguel White

2001-Theodore J. Picraux 2002-Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. 2003-C. Scott Houge 2004-Dennis W. Spears 2005-Vernon M. Rust 2006-Thomas E. Christine 2007-Steven D. Smith 2008-Jerry L. Miles 2009-K. Bradley Scott 2010-Robert Arthur Gentry 2011-Mitchell S. Penn 2012-Franklin Lukenbill 2013-Michael C. Lee 2013-Christopher D. Lee

Following the presentation of the Round Robin winners for 2014, the Grand Master requested that R.W.B. David W. Haywood, Deputy Grand Master, preside for the address of the Grand Master.

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GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: It is my honor to welcome you to the 193rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I offer a special welcome to the many Past Grand Masters, both present and not, who have each shaped this organization during their tenure and have given me the benefit of their wisdom and guidance over the years as I traveled, not only to the Grand East, but especially before. I also extend fraternal greetings to our visiting dignitaries and to the heads of our Appended and Adopted bodies that have traveled to be with us during this communication. I am sure you will join with me in making them feel welcome by showing them true Missouri Masonic hospitality. PASSING OF MWB’s HOPKINS AND KINKEAD This year, we had the unfortunate duty to having had marked the passing of two of our beloved Past Grand Masters, MWB Gordon Hopkins and MWB P. Vincent Kinkead. A full tribute to their service will be given during the Necrology Committee report, but I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge each of their special service and commitment to the craft, during and long before and after their term as Grand Master. A rest earned from this long and faithful service, my brethren. AREA MEETINGS Following the conclusion of the Grand Lodge Communication last year, the Grand Lodge officers conducted seven Area Meetings in Kirksville, Springfield, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cape Girardeau, St Joseph and Columbia. The format of the Area Meetings this last year was slightly different than what we had done in recent past. We started with a general keynote session that included the obligatory opening comments and introductions, Program updates regarding the Masonic Home of Missouri, the Grand Lodge Achievement Award, and the Missouri Lodge of Research. I then presented the main session regarding the Grand Master’s theme for the year “Make a Greater Difference” and the goals associated with it and how they relate to the development of a strategic plan and the listening sessions, town hall meetings, and surveys that had been conducted the prior two years. The theme of the goals was CHANGE. But the focus of the goals was IMPROVEMENT, which can be another word for change. These goals are to lay the foundation for other parts of the member-driven plan to be developed upon. The goals of Excellence in Communication, Excellence in Planning, and Excellence in Education were outlined and defined. The last element of the keynote section was the announcement of a 212 Degree recipient. This was a new award announced at our installation last year to recognize those brothers that give that “extra degree” of work or effort in everything that they do. Following the keynote, breakout sessions were held to go into more detail about several of the topics mentioned in the main session. There were two sets of four sessions running concurrently with each set running an hour long. The topics covered were:

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Communications Protocol Financial Reporting Preventing Failure of Leadership Masonic Home Rep Training Online Education Leading the lodge forward by planning the Achievement Award and Masonic Law

The format with both group and individual topic sessions received praise as well as the information on the topics presented. I must offer my personal apology for missing several of these meetings. During this schedule, my oldest daughter gave birth and her newborn daughter suffered a severe injury during the delivery. Being at both of their sides while my newborn granddaughter struggled for over two weeks, finally succumbing to her injuries. I extend my sincere thanks to my officers for stepping up to proceed with these meetings and handling them flawlessly, and to the brethren for their understanding of my absence during our family’s time of loss. I have to also add that we also suffered another loss last month of my wife’s father. As an ardent believer in and active supporter of our Masonic youth groups, well before I was a Grand Officer, I was honored to be able to attend and to be received by each of our Masonic youth groups at their annual state meeting. At each, I stressed the importance to listen to the words taught in each group’s lessons and to try to put them in their own words, so they would be easier to understand for themselves, and therefore easier to commit themselves to live by. This message resonated very well with both the youth and their adult leaders. I presented the Grand Master’s Youth Award to a member of each organization, which includes a certificate, medal, and a $1,000.00 scholarship. These awards were based upon recommendations by local adult advisors and the evaluation by the Grand Lodge Youth committee. There were comments following each of the announcement at all of the sessions, that the person selected was “the right person” for the award. Masonic Youth Day was held again this year at the complex on a beautiful sunny day. You could identify the members of individual groups, often by the organizational shirts they wore, but you could not see them in individual groups. They joined together as one Masonic family and enjoyed food, music, games and fun as one. I continued the tradition of taking a turn in the dunk tank, even though several of my fellow Grand Lodge officers were present and somehow shirked their duty to assist me. I have to commend my Deputy Grand Master for also braving the chilly waters of the tank, if only for one try. THE CROWN JEWELS OF MISSOURI FREEMASONRY Each of our charities continues to grow and prosper and perform their mission, well representing the goals of the fraternity. The Masonic Home of Missouri celebrated its 125th year of service and this

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year you will hear more details in the President’s report which follows. I just want to commend the efforts of the Board and staff for creating a set of services that are organized and defined to assist our members and those eligible with services that are best tailored to their needs, not only immediate, but to assist them to grow to not need assistance. What can you say about MoCHIP? Started the year before I was appointed to the Grand line, for a few years only run by the Grand officers that comprised its board, expanding to cover and serve the entire state, and in this short time, serving the parents of over 200,000 children to give them some peace of mind should the worst happen, they have prepared to be able to assist law enforcement with the most precious thing they can give, time. Time helps those responders work quickly to retrieve their children by having the critical information already collected and in one place. The Missouri Lodge of Research continues to define and refine its mission and the services that it provides to this fraternity. From informational newsletters to lectures by prominent Masonic speakers and authors, and you’ll hear about the prominent speaker we’ll have tomorrow, to the impressive Masonic Research Library. This organization continues to work to earn the reputation of the finest research lodge in the United States, if not the world. Our Masonic Scholarship Foundation along with the Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship Fund continues to provide scholarships to worthy Missouri students seeking higher education. Efforts continue to find a better way for application processes and the awarding process, to ensure that our limited resources are best used to help those students that are truly in need of assistance. There is always a need, and higher education keeps increasing in cost. To provide a more relevant amount of assistance than what the revenues of the Foundation can support, I believe that we should seriously consider increasing our support of this endeavor beyond the $0.25 each member gives in their per capita that we now contribute. CONSENTS, DISPENSATIONS, DECISIONS AND EDICTS A list of consents and dispensations and permissions that were granted during the year are listed later in these proceedings, and have been reviewed and will be reported on by Jurisprudence. I didn’t have to issue any Decisions until late in the year, and if you just hang on a little bit longer, Brethren, our Deputy could’ve take care of those later. I was informed that a lodge had, for several years, elected but failed to install their officers. I directed their DDGM to attend their next meeting, impress upon them the importance of installation and following the bylaws, and to perform an installation on the current officers, which was accordingly done. I was requested to approve a request for Sikeston Lodge No. 310 to circulate a request for donations via the internet and social media sites for repairs to their building. This request was approved with several stipulations. It is now a format for is any other Lodge would want to approve, or ask for approval, for doing…soliciting donations.

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I received reports of two issues regarding King Solomon Lodge No. 95. A petition was apparently balloted on with a favorable result but not recorded in the minutes. At a later communication, the lodge decided to ballot on this petition a second time, again favorable, but for some unknown reason, that ballot was set aside and another was held resulting in the rejection of the candidate. Since there was lawful information regarding the first ballot and no request for dispensation for reballot was submitted, the second and third ballots were declared void and the lodge was ordered to initiate the candidate at the next practicable meeting. There was also a report of electioneering and impropriety at their election of officers. After discussion with their DDGM and others who were present, I concluded that the election was proper and no action was taken. I also received a report of voting irregularities at St. Louis Missouri No. 1 at their election of officers. There was at least one member there that had been suspended for non-payment of dues and several new Master Masons who had not yet paid their initial prorated dues, who voted. One of the suspended members was elected to an office, as was one of the delinquent new Master Masons. For the sole reason of a suspended member voting and being elected to office, I declared their vote void and ordered them to conduct new elections. The issue of delinquent Master Masons with new membership within the current year is not addressed by our bylaws. Therefore I have issued an edict that until a new Master Mason satisfies his delinquency with his lodge, he is not eligible to vote or hold office. I have also issued an edict that the treasurer of each lodge is required to provide financial reports to the lodge of all assets owned, or controlled, by the lodge, at least once every month. Failure to provide these reports is considered dereliction and failure to perform the duties of their office, making them subject to any bylaw that addresses that situation. Since this report was written, I’ve also had two other, actually one report involving, two reports involving the same individuals of a Lodge that also had an election and installation of members that were suspended for nonpayment of dues. I followed the same guidelines as was handled with the St. Louis 1 situation, and voided their election, voided their installation, and told them, instructed them to re-elect, and if the same members were elected, they could go ahead and presume that their installation was in effect, but if new members were elected, to go ahead and install them properly. Unfortunately, one of these Officers was the Treasurer of the Lodge, who had been acting in his capacity as Treasurer after his suspension on June second, so to heal that situation of him not being an actual member in good standing, I declared him acting as an agent of the Lodge, to prevent any legal issues arising from transacting business while not an Officer of the Lodge. Unfortunately he was a dual member of another Lodge, and also voted in their election while suspended. And I declared his vote…did not affect the outcome of their election…so I simply voided his vote. MASONIC CHARGES AND TRIALS There was one Masonic trial that was initiated by order of the Grand Master last year but not completed prior to the issuance of the Grand Master’s report in 2013. That trial completed with the charged brother being found guilty and was sentenced to a suspension of 2 years*.

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*Editor’s Note: According to the judgment entered into the Records of the Grand Lodge, the suspension referenced above was for a period of five years. We continue to receive unsubstantiated reports of unmasonic conduct, asking the Grand Lodge to investigate and take action, sometimes signed, sometimes anonymously. We can not address any anonymous reports. After careful consideration, each one was returned to the lodge that issued the report, directing them that under the Grand Lodge Trial Code of the Bylaws, the charge and trial process was defined to start within the lodge itself, with the Grievance Committee. I understand that it is easier to just report it to someone else and hope they take care of it, but our law says that responsibility belongs to the lodge. I urge lodges to use common sense and restraint in filing charges or holding trials, but in cases where it is truly justified, I strongly encourage them to perform their duty, for the protection of the reputation of the Craft. In addition, the new trial code, proposed for consideration at this session, will give lodges a more defined process to follow, and more tools to mediate and hopefully solve conflicts without having to resort to a full blown trial. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES Brethren, in my report that was distributed, there is a section on appeals and grievances. When this report was made, I was following the procedure used by my predecessors. I subsequently was informed that this is not the correct procedure by the By-Laws. I thereby withdraw the section from this report on appeals and grievances, which will be then handled by the report of The Appeals & Grievances Committee. STATE OF THE CRAFT I stated that the theme of my term would be “Make a Greater Difference”, symbolized by the square and compasses displayed with the square laying on a mathematical ‘greater than’ sign (>) and the compasses laying on an equilateral triangle, symbolic of the Greek letter delta (Δ), used in math, science, engineering, and other disciplines to denote a difference or change. This symbolizes that the efforts of Freemasons always make a difference, but that we each should strive to increase the difference we make, and that the sum of all our increased actions will make that greater difference in our lodge, in our communities, and in our lives. Brethren have embraced this idea and I have seen how these efforts have improved not only individuals, but groups and lodges as well. I can imagine that these increased efforts have, and will, improve our fraternity and the world as a whole. As previously mentioned I announced three goals, based on the strategic plan formed by the analysis of the membership provided views and opinions collected the last two year. I would like to address the goals, efforts and results of each. Excellence in Communication: I’m sure that we all agree that communication is critical for the successful operation of any group or organization. Too often we try to rely on informal communication – passing the word - or at worst case, we use a slow and expensive form of communication – postal mail, which prevents

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us from communicating on a regular basis. A process was devised, or designed, to allow communication with all members, using free or affordable methods, in a way that each member wants to be contacted. Development of systems for email, automated voice message distribution, and filtered mailing label creation were started. The benefit of these Grand Lodge provided programs was both lower or no cost and the automatic synchronization of membership contact data in the communication systems from the Grand Lodge membership database, so secretaries or communication officers had to only update information in one place. I regret that the software solution chosen for providing this function for email was not adequate for our needs. New solutions are being evaluated and I hope efforts will continue to implement this in the future. The bright spot of these systems is the automated voice message distribution system. Using a professional service owned by a Missouri Master Mason, we are currently ready to provide this service to all lodges. Those lodges that have used it are already seeing results of the increased communication. Due to the time that it took to implement the system, the Grand Lodge, in cooperation with the vendor, will be providing this service to all lodges at no charge for the next Masonic year. During that period, utilization will be monitored to see if continued support is warranted. Excellence in Planning: No effective plan is created by one person, or accomplished in one year. This year we encouraged lodges to ask themselves where they were going, what makes them the successful lodge they are, or what COULD make them successful, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and to put them together in a 3 year plan that all members of the lodge can support. This “buy in” to the plan lets the officers and members move forward with activities without question as to why they are doing something, as long as it relates to and supports the plan. Sample planning forms that walk a lodge through this planning process were distributed to DDGMs, and several DDGMs have assisted their lodges and the entire district with the planning process, including collecting the lodges’ plans to share and help other lodges. I hope that all lodges develop a strategic plan, work their plan to achieve improvement, and revisit their plan on a regular basis to revise and renew it to keep their efforts focused, vibrant, and relevant. Excellence in Education: More Light… that’s what we all seek. That’s what the first steps in Freemasonry provide. But how do we come to a better understanding of that information so that it can become light to us? For years we’ve tried to publish materials that inform and educate, and they languish in our store rooms of the Grand Lodge Office. To provide more access to that material and to structure it into a more effective presentation, we have developed LAMP, the Learning About Masonry Program. This system is an online education system based on an open source software tool that is used in schools globally. Courses are currently available on each of the three degrees, each of the officer positions in a lodge, strategic planning, and leadership development. Additional courses can be easily added for additional fields of study. Initial response has been highly favorable with many members taking and completing all the courses available. We’ve had over 250 members use the system since it was available the end of July, and the Entered Apprentice course has had over twelve hundred views. There’s an online display in the hallway so you can learn more about that program.

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The Achievement Award is one of the most powerful tools that we have to give a lodge the incentive to participate in Grand Lodge programs, to try to improve themselves, and become a powerful and successful lodge. Unfortunately, in many lodges, the pressure on the Master to get the award has become more important than the benefit of accomplishing the tasks defined on it. The award has always had changes. In its initial years, it had 10-12 mandatory items. If only one of them couldn’t be done by a lodge, they did not qualify. During the year that I was Chairman of the Education Committee, who is responsible for the award, we changed to a points based system, which allowed lodges to make up for one item or two items if they could not do with another. Over the years since, the items on the award allowed lodges to focus on a single aspect or area of the award and receive it with performing little or nothing else on the award. Some lodges, due to their size and financial resources, were able to, essentially, “buy” their award through donations and activities. I am not being critical of any charitable work that a lodge does, but the spirit of the award as always been to encourage a lodge to ACHIEVE. To do things beyond the one thing they do well, to encompass all the necessary aspects of Freemasonry. This is why the structure was changed this year. The changes were not to reduce the number of awards, but to challenge lodges to ACHIEVE. Minimum requirement levels were specified for several subject areas, in hopes that lodges would push themselves in the areas that they were “weaker” in, while still continuing to perform with excellence in the areas that they are strong in. Unfortunately, there were lodges that did not pick up the challenge. I hope that the Achievement Award remains a tool to provide a path for lodges to improve and not just another award that some might feel they are entitled to due to their length of participation. This year, I assigned a Grand Lodge Line officer to each of the Masonic regions of the state to coordinate with the DDGM’s in their assigned region. This additional level of communication and assistance was greatly appreciated by many of the DDGM’s and allowed them to be a more integral part of the team as well as improving and increasing the flow of information from the districts back to the Grand Lodge officers. I believe we each need to view the positions we hold in this fraternity as stewardship, not ownership. You were selected or elected for responsible positions based on a recommendation or the reputation you have earned by the work you have done in Freemasonry. You have been tasked with new duties and responsibilities. The work that we all do at any level must be viewed as “for the fraternity” not for ourselves. And as such, you should work to improve the position you hold and those whom the position serves. There will come a time when, after a length of service or changes in the requirements of the position, that the opportunity that you’ve been now given may be passed on to another brother. Serve so that when your responsibility has passed, you can say, I hope I left the position, and the craft that it serves, better off than when I took charge of it. I received a letter from a brother informing me that he is resigning from the fraternity because he never thought a Masonic lodge would have a Koran on its altar. This is not the only report of concern that I have heard regarding the book of faith of other religions. In this day and time, I know it is easy to look at the news and feel that there may be a threat to our way of life by those of other faiths. But while it is not appropriate to discuss religion in a lodge, neither should it

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be allowed to judge or discriminate against a brother based on his own personal religious beliefs, even if they are different from your own. Specific religious doctrines have no place in the lodge. Members of your lodge may appear to be predominantly of the Christian faith, but that reflects the religious backgrounds of the population. In the graphic you see the second religion of each state in the United States represented, there are other backgrounds, other faiths, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and many others, are represented in many if not every community in which we have Lodges, and each man, regardless of their personal belief, could be a good Mason. We require a man to have a belief in deity, take oaths binding in the eyes of that deity, and look upon the book of law for his beliefs as the rule and guide of his faith and practice, how can we expect him to do all that on the Holy Bible, a book that is not the book of law for his own faith? If we actually believe in the practice of strengthening a man in his own faith as it binds us all together in a belief of a supreme being, then we must allow that book on the altar to be the one the candidate believes in. We cannot look at that book to be the source of problems in the world when, as it is the case for extremism in any religion, it is the inflexible misinterpretation by human beings that cause problems. For the last several years, we’ve had appeals from former members of lodges in Arkansas to join Missouri lodges, still in good standing, or after having been expelled for their participation in Shriners, and all efforts to affect this transfer through the usual methods with the Grand Lodge of Arkansas have been rebuked. This year, I received a request from a lodge along our southern border that had received a petition from a man who detailed on his petition that he was a former Arkansas lodge member. The remainder of his petition was completed appropriately, including a Missouri address. The lodge asked for guidance regarding the acceptance of this petition. The Grand Lodge advancing line officers and I examined the details regarding the petition of this individual and the procedures for accepting candidates in general. This brother had been classified by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas as “self expelled” for having a Shrine membership, after a deadline specified by their Grand Master of Arkansas requiring them to demit. The Grand Lodge of Missouri has no such status as self-expelled, and the closest status would be “demit without privileges”… voluntarily leaving his membership in the fraternity. The procedure in Missouri for a person that had demitted without privileges is clear; the individual is no longer a Mason and if he wishes to regain membership, he must petition for the degrees and receive the three degrees of Masonry like a new candidate. The lodge was advised of this and that it was the lodges sovereign right and decision as to who they wanted to be members of their lodge. The lodge investigating committee is the sole determiner of the validity of the information on the candidate’s petition. Unless there is an objection to the candidate by the members of the Lodge, then the lodge has the right to initiate a candidate that falls under these circumstances. This was not a decision or permission, the lodge was simply advised as to the application of appropriate Missouri Masonic law in this circumstance. Soon after the Grand Lodge communication, the Grand Lodge’s employee health insurance provider advised us that, because of the effects of the impending Affordable Health Care Act, that the costs of our current employee health insurance would increase significantly. As this is a budgeted, contracted item

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of a significant cost, I created a special committee to deal with this issue and other operation issues within the Grand Lodge office operation. Examining multiple options, this committee selected an option that was equivalent to the health insurance coverage as what was selected for the employees of the Masonic Home, at a savings of over $30,000.00 from the previous year. The committee then tried to look at compensation levels for the office staff, as compared to published salary surveys, but was unable to do so due to the lack of documented position descriptions and job responsibilities. We have attempted to work on these positions and responsibilities, but have not completed the task. A revised employee handbook is necessary as well to better comply with employment requirements. And an office policies and procedure book needs to be developed to detail operational requirements and limits for the staff in the daily performance of their duties. The development of these documents needs to be a priority for the successful operation of our Grand Lodge office. The Grand Lodge Officers were also confronted with a new situation within the last couple of weeks and that regards a situation we’ve been dealing with for several years regarding the Federal IRS 990 reporting requirements. As Masons we all wish we were in complete charge of our destiny. In various points of our obligation, installation ceremony, and degree charges we promise to uphold the laws of our country in which we reside. Our government in recent years has issued tax rules for all non-profit organizations, which directly impacts the continued operation of our Lodges and your Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge Officers have worked hard and they want to make sure the Grand Lodge is in full compliance with these rules. Unfortunately, however, it appears that almost fifteen percent of our Lodges are currently not in compliance with these rules. Please understand these rules were not created by the Grand Lodge. They are the law of the country, and are beyond the control of any of us in this room. Shortly after the conclusion of this Annual Communication, the secretaries of Lodges that appear to be out of compliance with these Federal tax rules will be notified by the Grand Lodge Office, with instructions on what actions need to be taken. Should your Lodge receive such a notification, I respectfully ask that you fully cooperate, and work with the Grand Lodge Office so we can avoid what, potentially, could become a very serious consequence, not only for your Lodge, and for the Lodge officers as individuals, but for the entire fraternity. My recommendations: • Continue with implementation of the prioritized improvements from the member input and surveys. Specific elements need to be integrated into each Grand Master’s goals. • Start preparations for the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as year-long celebration statewide of our historical importance in the creation of the State of Missouri and of Masonry as it spread westward through the country. • Continue work to better proceduralize the Grand Lodge office with documented standards and practices, policies and procedures. • Use the provision that is already in the bylaws to select an assistant Grand Secretary. There are many questions that need to be answered and recommendations given that should come from a knowledgeable member of the fraternity and the Grand Secretary is not always available to address such issues. This additional fraternal knowledge

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would also help better integrate office operations to better support the function of the lodges. Continue to improve the integration of technological solutions into the operation of the fraternity to increase its effectiveness and reduce costs. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My Brethren, there is no way I could have performed this important duty without a large number of people assisting me. Firstly, to my wife Anna, for letting me have the time to go to my “male bonding things”. For nodding understandingly when I might rant about a particular subject, but not really listening to me. For noticing when I was gone, but more importantly, being happy when I came back. To the members of my lodges - Adair 366 and Polar Star Rose Hill Number 79, many of you got special duties as I made my way to the Grand East. And as we do, you assisted a brother who needed help, but more importantly who appreciated you being there. To my Masonic friends, who have taught me and who have given me jobs, who have worked with me and shared the enjoyments of this craft. To my fellow officers, the men who will likely follow me to this exalted position. Each of you has unique talents and abilities, viewpoints and personalities. This combination of our uniqueness and understanding of the craft and the world as a whole is what has made our relationship so strong. As MWB Gail Turner, during his year, called our shared deliberations and concern, the “collective wisdom”, I know that each of you will foster in succeeding years that collective experience which, even though we may disagree while we are discussing alternative options, once a decision is made, we walk arm-in-arm together. But most of all, I thank all my brethren, all Missouri Freemasons. It is from you that I have been given this responsibility. It is you who I serve. It is you who practice our gentle craft, day in and day out, throughout the state, in your lodges and in your homes and in your lives. It has been an honor to serve you. CLOSING They say there is nothing more past than a Past Grand Master. I expect to shortly find out how true this is. I was honored to be elected to this position, but I will just as gladly transmit it to my successor. As is said in the DeMolay officer installation ceremony, “from the ranks you have arisen, and to the ranks you shall soon return”. I thank you for the confidence that you had when you caused me to be invested with this position, and I hope the efforts that I have caused to be done this year, in your interest, has been acceptable to you. Thank you.

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GRAND MASTER’S AGENDA Date 9/24/2013 9/24/2013 9/28/2013 9/28/2013 10/1/2013 10/3-4/2013 10/5/2013 10/7/2013 10/11/2013 10/12/2013 10/12/2013 10/13/2013 10/14/2013 10/21/2013 10/19/2013 10/19/2013 10/26/2013 10/26/2013 10/27/2013 11/26/2013 12/2/2013 12/7/2013 12/20/2013 12/21/2013 12/21/2013 12/27/2013 1/4/2014 1/9/2014 1/18/2014 1/18/2014 1/18/2014 1/22/2014 1/25/2014 1/30/2013 2/6-8/2014 2/13/2014 2/16-18/2014 2/22/2014 2/22/2014 3/1/2014

Event Grand Lodge Installation Received at PSRH #79 Rededication of Eitzen tomb Algabil-Freedom #636 Installation of Officers Lunch Club Grand Lodge of Illinois Communication Area Meeting MHM Golf tourneyment MHM Board Orentation MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting Magnolia Euclid 100th anniversary OES Grand Session Kirksville #105 & Adair #366 Installation of Officers Area Meeting Branson #587 Installation of Officers Area Meeting Moolah Ceremonial Algabil-freedom PM breakfast Adair #366 50yr pin Plato #469 visit with Grand Master of Alaska Area Meeting Complex Holiday Open House MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting Tuscan #360 Table Lodge Mokane #612 Oyster dinner Queen City #380 3rd Degree MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting Long Range Planning committee meeting 22nd District meeting 20th District Coon Dinner Mid-Mo AMD Grand Lodge of Alaska Communication MWB Gordon Hopkins Masonic Service Confrence of Grand Masters MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting York Rite Grand Master’s Class

Location Columbia St Louis Hermann Melville Kirksville Springfield, IL Kirksville - Lodge Building Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia St Louis Columbia Kirksville Springfield - Shrine Temple Branson St. Louis - Scottish Rite St Louis St Louis Kirksville Plato Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia St Louis Mokane Queen City Columbia Columbia Columbia Centrailia Pleasant Hill Columbia Ancorage, AK St. Joseph Baltimore, MD Columbia Columbia Columbia

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI BeeHive #393 celebration Grand Lodge of Kansas Communication MHM Board Meeting Audit Committee Meeting Ways & Means Committee meeting Investment Committee meeting Officers meeting NEMO Scottish Rite Club C2A Class Gavel Club P. Vincent Kincade Masonic Service Grand Conclave - Amaranath Moolah Grand Master’s Ceremonial Richmond Lodge presentation MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting Grand Master’s Breakfast 3rd Degree St Francois #234 150 Anniversary Truman State Cornerstone/timecapsule opening Grand Secretaries Area Meeting Grand Masters C2A York Rite Grand Session MHM Board Meeting MOLOR Truman Lecture Kirksville #105 50yr pin Missouri DeMolay Conclave Grand Secretaries Area Meeting Mid-Mo AMD Ritual Committee Meeting Masonic Home 125th Golf Tourneyment MHM Patrons Banquet MHM Board Meeting MHM 125th Anniversary Celebration Kirksville #105 50yr pin ISC DeMolay Conclave Masonic Brotherhood Night at Rascals Baseball Cornerstone dedications St Louis Missouri #1 Lodge of the Solstice Missouri Job’s Daughters Grand Bethel Missouri Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Colony #160 150th anniversary Missouri Prince Hall Grand Lodge Communication

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Family Weekend MHM Board Meeting Masonic Youth Day Plattsburg # 113 70yr pin presentation MHM Board Meeting Officers meeting Jurisprudence Committee meeting C2A Class Noble #684 Installation of Officers STL #1 & PSRH #79 Installation of Officers Shelbina #228 Installation of Officers Battle of Centrailia Commeration Rededication of Ray County Courthouse Knights of St. Andrews National gathering MHM Board Meeting Truman Club banquet 193rd Annual Communication GL MO

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Motion was made, seconded, and carried to present the report to the Committee on the Grand Master’s Address, to be reported upon at a later time. Following the report of the Grand Master, M.W.B. Broyles asked all recipients of the 212 degree to come up on the dais to receive acknowledgment for their extra efforts in promoting the tenets of Freemasonry. Grand Master Broyles then called Brothers Jeff Bloemker, Brian Goldman, Patric Kearns, Tom Kuhn, and Herb Terrill to the East, where he presented each of them with a 212 degree certificate and pin for their efforts in supporting the Fraternity during the 2014 Masonic year. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Masonic Home of Missouri The Grand Lodge of Missouri is blessed to have four 501c3 non-profit organizations that we, as members, are encouraged to support. While all the charities perform important functions, only one directly helps needy Missouri Freemasons, their widows and members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Masonic Home of Missouri was formed in 1889 and celebrates 125 years providing aid and comfort this year. There are no longer bricks and mortar designated to provide shelter for our members; bricks and mortar restricting them to facilities that may be far from home. We now help members within their homes or in facilities close to friends and families. Eight Outreach Programs replaced actual buildings to provide this assistance. They are Long-Term Assistance, Short-Term Assistance, Children’s Outreach, Widow’s Program, Masonic Family Cares, Creating-A-Partnership, Financial Counseling and Social Services. If there are any of these programs with which you are unfamiliar, please ask your lodge’s Masonic Home Representative for a full explanation. We encourage our members to take advantage of any and

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all programs as needed. For the 2014 fiscal year, the Masonic Home provided direct financial assistance to 107 Missouri Masons, their wives or widows, Order of the Eastern Star members and dependent children with assistance totaling $931,709.14. In addition, the Masonic Home partnered with 80 Lodges and Chapters to provide assistance to over 7,000 children in need in communities throughout the state with assistance totaling $149,639.87. Below is the breakdown for this fiscal year. Financial Assistance Program Long-Term Financial Assistance Short Term Financial Assistance Children’s Financial Assistance Creating-A-Partnership TOTAL

Direct Financial Assistance $840,419.05 $ 85,415.09 $ 5,875.00 $149,639.87 $1,081,349.01

Non-Financial Assistance Program Estimated Number Reached Widow’s Program – Widows Pins mailed 340 Masonic Family Cares 6 Financial Counseling 35 Social Services 358 TOTAL 739 FINANCIAL Again this year, the annual external auditor’s report shows that the financial statements attached to this report “present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Masonic Home of Missouri as of June 30, 2014…” This report reflects the ability and professionalism of the accounting staff of the Masonic Home under the direction of the Director of Finance, Jodi Blake. Because of the strength of the stock market, the total assets of the Home increased from $122,475,677 to $135,654,278. While this is encouraging, we must remember, that we will continually be at the mercy of the stock market. But even more worrisome is the almost 58% reduction in estate and trust contributions. Estates and trusts are one of our primary sources of income growth. DEVELOPMENT With Development now directly under the purview of Director of Finance, I want to make the following comments: 1. It is with a sad heart that I report here that Bro Todd Bennett, the Major Gifts Officer, had to leave to care for his ailing mother. The search for his replacement is currently in progress. 2. A note on the Western Unit: The proceeds of the sale have been and will continue to be used to provide charitable assistance through our Outreach Program to eligible needy Master Masons, their wives, widows and female

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members of the Eastern Star living in Kansas City and surrounding areas. In anticipation that there may be future bequests, life insurance policies, pension arrangements, IRA agreements and like that may still name the Western Unit as the beneficiary, in order to try to honor the intent of the donors the Board adopted a Resolution that such funds likewise shall be used in our Outreach Program for those eligible recipients living in Kansas City and surrounding areas. A complete copy of this Resolution is attached to this Report and will be published in the Proceedings. 3. In March of 2013, the Executive Director, Barbara Ramsey, approached me with a plan to do something special for the 125th Anniversary of the Masonic Home. The staff developed a program designed to celebrate this milestone and to bring additional revenue to the Home. Preparation for the event included impressive undertakings- complete reconstruction of the courtyard at the Masonic Complex and restoration of nine art glass windows from the original Masonic Home Chapel on Delmar in St. Louis. Pins, coins, a history book, and a coloring book for children were developed and available before and at the event. The celebration brought an influx of donations totaling $31,177.40 from members and Lodges. The 125th Celebration was held on the anniversary weekend of the original dedication of the Masonic Home on June 15, 1889. The anniversary weekend consisted of a Patron dinner-auction and an open house. The Patron dinner included members and previous child residents including Missouri General Assembly Representative Donna Lichtenegger who spoke about living at the Home in St. Louis. All Missouri Masons were invited to celebrate at the Open House with food, festivities and speakers. Keynote speaker MW Vern Schneider presented historical facts about the Home, and Bro Tim Fowler, a multiple member of Missouri and Kansas who, living in Kansas, was a recipient of aid from the Missouri Masonic Home during a time in need. He is responsible for sparking the development of an Outreach Program in Kansas. The Masonic Home had requested Mayoral Proclamations from every town or city that has a Lodge declaring June 14th Masonic Home of Missouri day. To date, 51 Lodges have received that Mayoral Proclamation in honor of the Masonic Home. In addition, Lodges were called to financially support the Masonic Home, as they had at the original dedication. Due to the generous participation and support from the Lodges, the Masonic Home realized a need to formally recognize organizations for their ongoing support of the Home. The Lodges participating in the 125th Anniversary Lodge donation program will now become founding members of the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society; named after the Past Grand Master who was serving as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge at the time of the inception of the Home. MW Vincil was also Missouri’s first Grand Patron of the Order for the Eastern Star. BY-LAWS There were no bylaw changes in 2014. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I am continually impressed with the staff of the Masonic Home. Their professionalism (as usual) was beyond expectation. I would like to thank the Executive Director, Barbara Ramsey, for her leadership and her willingness to listen to my suggestions and make modifications.

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We have three members leaving the Board this year to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. Bro Steve Duncan was chairman of the Outreach Committee and dealt with many difficult decisions and will not be easily replaced. Bro Lee Stallings chaired the Development Committee. In his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing a Development Plan for the Masonic Home, which will help guide both Annual Giving and Planned Giving. This year was a particularly busy year for the Development Committee as several aspects of the 125th Anniversary fell under the scope of that committee. Last, but certainly not least, is MW Jon Broyles, who encouraged use of a business model for measuring what we do at the Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, David W. Haywood, President Masonic Home Board of Directors “We are where you are” TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Masonic Home of Missouri operated a health care facility for senior citizens, which was known as the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri, at 12101 E. Bannister Road in the County of Jackson and in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, for many years prior to the sale of the said facility on June 30, 2011, and WHEREAS, the construction of the said facility marked the culmination of several years of planning by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and WHEREAS, the ground breaking ceremonies, which were conducted in anticipation of the construction of the building, were conducted on May 6, 1984, and WHEREAS, the said Unit was opened for occupancy on June 30, 1986 and it included 32 private rooms for single occupants and 4 two room suites, which at full capacity accommodated 40 persons, and WHEREAS, at all times from the establishment of the Western Unit to the sale of said facility it was an integral part of the Masonic Home of Missouri, a Missouri pro forma decree nonprofit corporation, and the control and management of the Unit was vested in the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri was firmly committed to operating a first class care facility for senior citizens at the said Western Unit and the Board observed strict standards, which included compliance with existing federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as rules of conduct to be observed by both the staff and residents to assure the quality of the health care provided and the physical safety of the residents, and

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WHEREAS, the proximity of the said facility to a large segment of the population of Western Missouri, which included persons living in Kansas City, Missouri, and in nearby rural and municipal areas having major social and economic ties to Kansas City, Missouri, contributed to the popularity of the said Western Unit among elderly Master Masons, their wives, widows and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star, who aspired to live in a friendly and efficient facility located in an area with which they were familiar, and WHEREAS, in recognition of the high quality of the said Western Unit numerous annual gifts were made to the Masonic Home of Missouri for the benefit of the said Western Unit and also the Home received significant gifts and bequests for the benefit of the Western Unit pursuant to wills and trusts, all of which helped the Masonic Home of Missouri to render substantial financial assistance to or for the benefit of eligible needy beneficiaries pursuant to its Outreach Program, and WHEREAS, the expense of operation of the said Western Unit, including compensation of qualified staff personnel and the cost of health care equipment and supplies, as well as the expense of utilities and the maintenance, care and security of the building and grounds required substantial expenditures by the Masonic Home of Missouri, and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri finally concluded that the high and escalating cost of operating the facility dictated consideration of sale of the said facility so that the Masonic Home of Missouri could use its resources more effectively and efficiently in carrying out its charitable purpose of providing financial assistance to or for the benefit of a broad class of needy Master Masons, their wives, widows and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and WHEREAS, in consideration of the premises set forth above the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri approved the sale of the said Western Unit and the sale of the facility was completed on the 30th day of June, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri hereby confirms that since the sale of the abovedescribed Western Unit it has authorized and made payments out of the proceeds of the sale of the said facility to provide charitable assistance pursuant to the provisions of its Outreach Program and the Board confirms its intent to make additional payments of charitable assistance pursuant to its Outreach Program as the same may be modified from time to time to provide financial assistance to or for the benefit of eligible needy Master Masons, their wives, widows and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star living in the above-described area of Kansas City, Missouri, including nearby rural and municipal areas having major social and economic ties to Kansas City, Missouri. In recognition of the likelihood that wills and trusts, as well as other documents and instruments, including, but not limited to, life insurance policies, pension agreements and IRA agreements, providing for the ultimate transfer of assets to or for the benefit of the said Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri or to or for the benefit of residents of the said Western Unit have been executed

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from time to time and their existence may not be discovered until the death of the party or parties executing said documents or until the death of intervening parties who might have been named as income beneficiaries prior to the time that assets would be transferable to the Western Unit, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri hereby confirms that it will use its best efforts to the extent authorized by law to receive and accept the benefits originally intended for transmission, either directly to or to be used for the benefit of the said Western Unit, by reason of the fact that when any such documentary provision was executed it was done so in recognition of the fact that the Western Unit was then being operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri prior to the sale of the said Western Unit facility on June 30, 2011. Upon its receipt of any such additional bequest or upon the discovery of the existence of any such bequest or other transfer or proposed transfer of assets as described hereinabove the Masonic Home of Missouri will seek to the extent permitted by law to use such assets to provide charitable assistance to or for the benefit of eligible beneficiaries under the then existing Outreach program of the Masonic Home of Missouri who shall then be living in the area of Kansas City, Missouri, including nearby rural and municipal areas having major social and economic ties to Kansas City, Missouri. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING DIRECTORS At the conclusion of Board President Haywood’s report, plaques of appreciation were presented to those members of the Board retiring, and a special gift was presented to Grand Master Broyles for his years of service to the Masonic Home. Retiring Directors of the Board, W.B. H. Lee Stallings and W.B. Steven D. Duncan graciously accepted their tokens of recognition for their time spent serving the Masonic Home of Missouri. Senior Grand Warden Brent Stewart, Home Board Vice-President, then thanked outgoing Board President Haywood for his time and commitment to the Home, and presented him with a certificate of appreciation. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS Following the recognition of retiring Directors, Deputy Grand Master David W. Haywood, President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, acknowledged the remaining Directors of the Board of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Right Worshipful Brother Richard L. Smith, Junior Grand Warden Right Worshipful Brother, Ronald D. Jones, Senior Grand Deacon Right Worshipful Brother Keith M. Bail Right Worshipful Brother Jeff Lee Right Worshipful Brother Charlie Wiegert Right Worshipful Brother Daniel Ward Right Worshipful Brother William J. Bowser Right Worshipful Brother Chris T. Harrelson R.W.B. Haywood concluded his presentation by thanking those Lodges which had contributed to the planning and execution of the 125th Anniversary celebration of the Masonic Home of Missouri:

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ELECTIONS FOR THE MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS M.W. Brother Broyles informed the members of the Grand Lodge of the need for an election of two new board members to fill the vacancies created for the term that just ended. M.W.B. Dr. Elmer E. Revelle nominated W.B. James D. Schepers, Acacia Lodge No. 602. W.B. Schepers was elected to serve. M.W.B. John M. Nations nominated R.W.B. Jeffrey A. Parrotte, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45. R.W.B. Parrotte was elected to serve.

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CALLED FROM LABOR Intent to call from labor for the purpose of lunch was announced by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 11:30 A.M. with prayer by Right Worshipful Brother Joe Wasson, Grand Chaplain. MONDAY AFTERNOON, 1:00 P.M. INTRODUCTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE YOUTH BODIES Representatives of the Youth Bodies affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Missouri were introduced and presented to the Grand Lodge by Senior Grand Deacon Ronald D. Jones. M.W. Brother Broyles welcomed the representatives, greeted each one and thanked them for attending. The Brethren of the Grand Lodge were addressed by Kaarin Hoogstraten, GBHQ.

Kaarin Hoogstraten, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Grand Bethel of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Caitlyn Washington, Miss International Job’s Daughter Job’s Daughters International Judy Royce, Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Brandon Rarey, State Master Councilor, Missouri International Order of DeMolay Shelby Baker, Grand Worthy Advisor Missouri Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Dorleta Lodholz, State Mother Advisor Missouri Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls

INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADOPTIVE BODIES Grand Master Broyles called upon Senior Grand Marshal Ty G. Treutelaar to introduce the representatives of the Adoptive Bodies of Missouri Freemasonry.

Cinda Reeder, Acting Worthy Grand Matron Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Jerry Askren, Worthy Grand Patron Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Gayle Behr, Grand Royal Matron Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Sir Knight B. J. Davis, Grand Royal Patron Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Jeanie Barker, Worthy Grand Commander Grand Conclave of Missouri, Order of True Kindred Steven M. Anderson, Grand Advisor Grand Conclave of Missouri, Order of True Kindred

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for their support and contributions to the Order of the Eastern Star, followed by brief thanks from Jerry Askren, Worthy Grand Patron. CALLED TO LABOR 1:30 PM The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 1:30 PM with prayer offered by Grand Chaplain R.W. Brother Gary W. Dryer. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri In the Book of Ecclesiastes we read, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). In that same writing we discover this admonition which we have heard so often in our ritual: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) One great lesson of life is that we each have a finite time between birth and death. Many of our Masonic lessons address this directly or indirectly as we are challenged and encouraged to be the best men and Masons we can be, to work together to make the world a better place, and to set an example of what it means to live an upright life. When we live such a life, whether it is long or brief, it is a life well worth living. The French poet Jean de La Fontaine put these thoughts concisely when he wrote, “Death never takes the wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go.” We pay our respects this day to the memory of our Masonic brethren in Missouri who have shown us how to live fully and faithfully each day in the reality that our days on earth will come to an end. Those we remember include the following Right Worshipful Brothers: R.W.B. Dallas C. Osterhout-was a Member of Ralls Lodge No. 33. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 2000. Right Worshipful Brother Osterhout passed away on June 26 2014. R.W.B. John Kosman-was a Member of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1998. Right Worshipful Brother Kosman passed away on September 8 2013. R.W.B. Billy B. Briscoe-was a Member of Joachim Lodge No. 164. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1997 and 1998. Right Worshipful Brother Briscoe passed away on September 19 2013. R.W.B. William R. Evans-was a Member of Richland Lodge No. 385. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1999 and 2000. Right Worshipful Brother Evans passed away on September 13 2013. R.W.B. R. L. Tichenor-was a Member of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13. He Served

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as District Deputy Grand Master in 1994 and 1996. Right Worshipful Brother Tichenor passed away on February 13 2014. R.W.B. Curtis R. Proffitt -was a Member of Richmond Lodge No. 57. He Served as Grand Tiler in 2004. Right Worshipful Brother Proffitt passed away on March 20 2014. R.W.B. Roby D. Walker-was a Member of Lathrop Lodge No. 506. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2007. Right Worshipful Brother Walker passed away on January 15 2014. R.W.B. James R. Ulm-was a Member of Polo Lodge No. 232. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Right Worshipful Brother Ulm passed away on March 10 2014. R.W.B. Robert H. Bray-was a Member of Fayette-Howard Lodge No. 4. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1992 and 2000; served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1981, 1999, and 2000; and served as Grand Pursuivant in 2001. Right Worshipful Brother Bray passed away on October 9 2013. R.W.B. Richard T. Reed Jr.-was a Member of Charleston Lodge No. 407. He Served as Grand Pursuivant in 2008. Right Worshipful Brother Reed passed away on January 16 2014. R.W.B. Gary T. Bowling-was a Member of Linn Creek Lodge No. 152. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2013. Right Worshipful Brother Bowling passed away on June 24 2014. R.W.B. William C. Bruce Jr.-was a Member of Unionville Lodge No. 210. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1990. Right Worshipful Brother Bruce passed away on August 30 2013. R.W.B. Thomas A. Burnett-was a Member of Sullivan Lodge No. 69. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Burnett passed away on January 15 2014. R.W.B. Clyde Pruiett-was a Member of Caruthersville Lodge No. 461. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1992 and 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Pruiett passed away on March 28 2014. R.W.B. Billy K. Thomas-was a Member of Cass Lodge No. 147. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983. Right Worshipful Brother Thomas passed away on February 2 2014. R.W.B. Paul K. Kawakami-was a Member of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1987. Right Worshipful Brother Kawakami passed away on Feburary 6 2014. R.W.B. Carl P. Brown-was a Member of Arnold Lodge No. 673. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1979, 1980, and 1981. Right Worshipful Brother Brown passed away on July 23 2013.

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R.W.B. Charles S. Sadler-was a Member of Windsor Lodge No. 29. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2014. Right Worshipful Brother Sadler passed away on January 7 2014. R.W.B. Verble L. Johnson-was a Member of Salem Lodge No. 225. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979. Right Worshipful Brother Johnson passed away on March 18 2014. In addition to these Right Worshipful Brothers and the many brethren of our lodges whom “we shall see on earth no more,” we bid farewell to two Past Grand Masters. The first is Most Worshipful Brother Gordon E. Hopkins who was appointed to the Advancing Grand Lodge Line by the second Past Grand Master who died this year, Most Worshipful Brother P. Vincent Kinkead. The following remembrances are based on the memoirs written by Most Worshipful Brother and Dr. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. who appointed Most Worshipful Brother Kinkead to the Advancing Grand Lodge Line. (Fall issue of The Missouri Freemason) Oct. 26, 1970, was an auspicious day for the late Most Worshipful Brother Hopkins. It was his birthday, and it was also the day he was elected to receive the degrees of Freemasonry in Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph, Missouri. After graduation he enlisted for three years in the Army, serving at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts, being discharged with the rank of E-5. Prior to his appointment to the Grand line by Most Worshipful Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, he was District Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth (now Seventh) Masonic District and served as Grand Master in 1994-1995. Most Worshipful Brother Hopkins was active in Charity Lodge as well as many other Masonic Organizations. It was said that he never forgot a name or a face. Certainly Masons knew of his affability and devotion to the Craft. His many friends knew him by the nickname of “Cork,” but for us of the Grand Lodge he was most deserving of the title “Most Worshipful.” The one hundred Freemasons, including Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge officers, and fellow Lodge members who gathered for the Masonic service of Past Grand Master Kinkead on April 6 were a vibrant testimony to his long and influential fraternal career. He was a member and Past Master of historic St. Francois Lodge #234, Libertyville, and later a dual member of Farmington Lodge #132 and Elvins-Ionic #154, Desloge. Most Worshipful Brother Kinkead was to head two state Masonic bodies. The Grand Lodge where he served as Grand Master in 1986-1987 and the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. To borrow a phrase from a sister jurisdiction, that made him “a two-star general” in fraternal work. He was also active in many other Masonic Organizations. He was justifiably proud of serving on the Board of Commissioners of the Masonic Service Association of North America for eighteen years, six of which were as chairman. Most Worshipful Brother Kinkead was a loyal friend, confidant and counselor to many. He was to many not only the face of Freemasonry but a force for the best of it. May his example and influence long endure! Most Worshipful Grand Master, please call up the brethren for prayer. Almighty God, creator of all, you have given life to each one of us and wait to greet us when this life shall be no more. Receive our thanks and praise for

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those faithful brothers who we remember and commend to you today. May they know the joy of your eternal kingdom and may the remembrance of their lives inspire and challenge us this day and throughout our lives. Amen. Fraternally Submitted Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Chairman â&#x20AC;&#x192; M.W.B. Dr. Revelle made the motion to accept the report as presented. Motion seconded, and approved by vote of the Grand Lodge. MASONIC SERVICE PRESENTATION â&#x20AC;&#x192; Following the Necrology Report, M.W.B. Broyles invited Past Grand Master Glenn E. Means to come forward. M.W.B. Means presented his report of the Masonic Service Association of North America on behalf of Executive Secretary George O. Braatz, and gave a certificate of appreciation to M.W.B. Broyles for his dedication in furthering the goals of the Masonic Service Association through the Veterans Hospital visitation program. The Grand Master acknowledged those Brethren who participate in the hospital visitation program, and thanked them for their service through this worthwhile endeavor. 5% INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP LODGES 2013-2014 Most Worshipful Brother Broyles announced the presentation of 5% membership increase certificates, and Junior Grand Steward Barry V. Cundiff presented the certificates to Lodges increasing in membership by 5%, and to individuals serving as first-line signers on petitions three times in a single year. Callao Compass Grand River Kearney Meramec Moberly Mt Washington Sampson United Wentzville

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GREETINGS FROM VISITING JURISDICTIONS The Grand Master invited Jerry L. Martin, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, to the East. M.W.B. Martin greeted the Brothers assembled on behalf of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of the State of Texas, and presented a small token of appreciation to M.W.B. Broyles. The Grand Master then invited to the East M.W.B. Charles D. Yates of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. Grand Master Yates brought greetings from the 18,500 Masons of the state of Iowa, and charged the Brethren with getting excited about Masonry, and “growing” the fraternity. Following M.W.B. Yates’ brief remarks, M.W.B. Broyles invited David C. Worel, Grand Master of Alaska and fellow Missouri Mason, to approach the East. Most Worshipful Brother Worel spoke to the Brethren about the importance of longrange planning within the Lodge and the fraternity. Most Worshipful Brother Broyles thanked the visiting Grand Masters for their remarks, as well as their friendships, and spoke to the Grand Lodge about the bonds of Freemasonry, and the lasting relationships formed with Brethren of other jurisdictions during his years of Masonic travels. ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The Chairman of the Election reported as follows: For the Office of Grand Master:

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M.W. Brother Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother David W. Haywood to the Office of Grand Master. R.W. Brother Haywood accepted the election and thanked the Brethren for their confidence in him. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master: C. Brent Stewart

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M.W. Brother Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother Stewart to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Brother Stewart accepted the election and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden: Richard L. Smith

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M.W. Brother Grand Master Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother Smith to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Smith accepted the election to this office and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Junior Grand Warden: Ronald D. Jones

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M.W. Brother Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother Jones to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Jones accepted the election to this office and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Grand Treasurer:

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M.W. Brother Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother Cichielo to the Office of Grand Treasurer. R.W. Brother Cichielo accepted the election to this office and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Grand Secretary:

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M.W. Brother Broyles announced the election of R.W. Brother Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R.W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office and thanked the Brethren. There were numerous scattered votes recorded, and only three spoiled ballots. Twenty-Five write-in ballots were accepted. The District Deputy Grand Masters of the odd-numbered districts served as Tellers of the election, and R.W.B. Brian Goldman served as Chairman. GREETINGS FROM VISITING JURISDICTIONS CONT’D. The Grand Master invited Past Grand Master, and current Grand Secretary, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas – Tracy L. Bloom – to approach the East for remarks to the Brethren. M.W.B. Bloom brought greetings on behalf of Grand Master Mike Halleran, and spoke to the Brethren about differences in Ritual between jurisdictions, and about common problems among all jurisdictions. After speaking briefly upon the professionalism of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, Most Worshipful Brother Broyles invited Past Grand Master and current Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, Most Worshipful Brother Ed Bousquet, to impart remarks to the Brethren assembled upon the floor of the Grand Lodge. M.W.B. Bousquet thanked the Grand Master for hosting the Grand Lodge, and spoke to the Brethren of the history between the two Grand Lodges and the duplication of the original charter for the Grand Lodge of Oregon. M.W.B. Broyles then introduced R.W.B. Anthony Cracco of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, and invited him to bring remarks to the Brethren from Illinois. R.W.B Cracco thanked the Grand Lodge for its hospitality and courtesies shown him and his Lady during their stay in Columbia. Right Worshipful Brother Cracco’s remarks were followed by greetings from Worshipful Brother Ron Shoaf, Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. W.B. Shoaf spoke of his ties to Missouri, and his memories of the day upon which he was raised to the degree of Master Mason. Following the remarks from visiting jurisdictions, Most Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles called for the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence by Right Worshipful Brother R. Scott Gardner. The Grand Master reminded the Brethren assembled of the Grand Lodge Rules for Discussion adopted by the assemblage of Brethren in 2013. Following a request for clarification of the rules from a Brother of the Grand Lodge, the Report of the Committee commenced.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE â&#x20AC;&#x192; Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, Right Worshipful Brother R. Scott Garder, presented the report of the Committee as follows: To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of the State of Missouri Brethren:

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Proposed Legislation To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: It is proposed that Section 7 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to add the following additional Section: Section 7.141. CANCELLATION OF MEETING: NOTICE. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.060, the Master of a subordinate lodge may cancel or postpone a stated or special communication due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions. In all such cancellations, an attempt must be made to contact all resident members as Soon as practicable prior to the meeting. Notice shall be given to all resident members by immediate or direct digital messaging delivery system(s) via confirmed contact information on file with the sevretary of the subordinate lodge, or if digital communication is unavailable, by telephone. Notice of a rescheduled stated communication shall be made in the same manner as a special communication and shall specify that the communication will take the place of the stated communication. The minutes of the following meeting shall recite whether proper notice was given. All cancellations and postponements shall be reported to the Grand Lodge as soon as practical and shall be accompanied by a request for a dispensation authorizing the same. Statement of Purpose: To allow lodges the ability to cancel or reschedule meetings in the event of inclement weather or other emergency circumstances for the safety of members. Humbly Submitted,

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The above proposal to amend Sections 7.070 and 7.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge was healed by the Committee on Jurisprudence by adding the Statement of Purpose: To allow flexibility and reduce time and costs in providing required notice to Brothers. The Committee further proposed a friendly amendment to the final sentence of the proposal, changing the word “that” to the word “whether”. The Proposal was passed AS AMENDED.

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PASSED 586 - 31 PROPOSED LEGISLATION To the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of Missouri, Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters, Right Worshipfuls, Worshipfuls, and Brethren All: Be it proposed that Articles 28 through 32 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws (Trial Code) be amended as follows: (All new provisions are designated by underlining, all deletions by strikethrough. Individual purpose clauses are inserted in bold at the end of certain sections for explanation, clarification, and highlighting changes and are not intended for final publication in the By-Laws. Purpose clauses may refer to multiple sections or may not appear if the sole purpose of the revision is to reorganize, renumber, or clarify an existing provision with no substantive change being made. The overall purpose of this legislation is to simplify, clarify, and reorganize the provisions of the Grand Lodge Trial Code.) V TRIAL CODE ARTICLE 28. GENERAL PROVISIONS, OFFENSES, AND JURISDICTION Section 28.001. CITATION. Chapter V is known and may be cited as the Trial Code. Substantial compliance with its provisions is required in all matters of Masonic discipline. Section 28.010 28.002. EXCLUSIVE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINE FOR MASONIC OFFENSES. Except for the provisions of Section 28.020, 28.130 and 30.100 29.160, no Freemason may be reprimanded, suspended or expelled by a Missouri Lodge unless he has been charged, tried by a Trial Commission, and found guilty of a Masonic offense in accordance with the provisions of this code. A Freemason tried and acquitted under the Trial Code cannot be brought to trial a second time for the same offense and on the same charge. for a Masonic offense arising out of the same circumstances for which he was acquitted. A Freemason tried, found guilty and suspended for a definite period of time under the Trial Code shall be brought to trial again on charges of unmasonic conduct if he continues the unmasonic conduct for which he was convicted. Investigations conducted by a lodge’s Grievance Committee or the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances do not constitute trials, and a Freemason under investigation by either of said committees does not have his Masonic rights and privileges placed in jeopardy by those investigations. PURPOSE: This section is renumbered and contains references to proposed new sections and clarifies that it is not the charge itself that determines a charge cannot be retried, but the circumstances giving rise to the charge. In cases of acquittal, the accused should not need to be concerned with retrial on the same facts with a different charged offense.

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Section 28.003. PROCEDURAL MANUAL AUTHORIZED. The Grand Master shall be authorized, at his discretion, to cause the printing or updating of a publication designed to summarize and assist in understanding the Trial Code and the conduct of Masonic trials. The Grand Master shall be authorized, at his discretion, to include in the publication: a) a non-exhaustive compilation of Masonic offenses; b) sample procedural forms to be used in the investigation, filing, prosecution, and appeal of complaints and charges; c) rights and responsibilities under the Trial Code; d) a summary of the procedures required for the investigation, mediation, trial, and appeal of Masonic Offenses, along with the time standards required for the same; e) Masonic protocol to be followed during the pendency of any cause; and f) any other information deemed useful or necessary by the Grand Master . The publication shall be reviewed by the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence prior to publication and from time to time thereafter to ensure conformity with the Constitution and By-Laws. In case of a conflict, the Constitution and By-Laws shall control and any portion of the publication deemed inconsistent therewith shall be null and void. PURPOSE: To allow for the publication for a Trial Handbook to assist in understanding the various provisions required by the Trial Code Section 28.010. CALCULATION OF TIME. For purposes of calculating time for actions required under the Trial Code, the following shall apply unless otherwise noted: a) Time calculation shall begin on the business day following receipt of any item required for action b) If the latest date for any action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal business holiday, the action will be considered timely if taken no later than the next immediate business day. PURPOSE: To specify the mechanism for calculation of time when an action is required to be taken under the Trial Code. Section 28.020. AUTOMATIC EXPULSION. A Freemason, including a demitted or suspended Freemason, who is convicted of, or who pleads guilty to, or who receives a suspended imposition of sentence for a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude under the laws of the United States, this state, or any other state shall be automatically expelled upon conclusion of the criminal cause without the necessity of a Masonic trial. The statutes and case law of the jurisdiction in which the Freemason is convicted of a misdemeanor shall govern whether the misdemeanor involves moral turpitude. In the event that a conviction or finding of guilt is set aside or overturned on appeal, the Grand Master shall restore that Freemason to the status he enjoyed prior to said conviction or finding of guilt. After considering the basis for such

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an appeal action and judgment, pursuant to Section 29.070, the Grand Master may direct charges to be brought in the lodge which has jurisdiction over that Freemason. Upon review of the criminal allegations and basis for appeal or setting aside, the Grand Master may direct charges to be brought in the lodge which has jurisdiction over that Freemason pursuant to Section 29.070. It shall be the duty of the secretary of each lodge upon discovery to report to the Grand Secretary any member of the lodge to whom the foregoing applies, and to forward a court certified copy of the Conviction, Plea of Guilty or Suspended Imposition of Sentence to the Grand Secretary, who shall immediately forward the same to the Grand Master. The Grand Master shall effect the expulsion of any member to whom the foregoing applies, regardless of how he becomes aware thereof, by filing a court certified copy of the Conviction, Plea of Guilty or Suspended Imposition of Sentence with the Grand Secretary; unless the Grand Master, in his sole discretion after presentation to him of competent evidence thereof, determines that the Freemason so convicted or pleading guilty was of unsound mind at the time of the offense of which he was convicted or which he pleaded guilty to, and is incapable of participating in his own defense in a Masonic trial. Upon receipt by the Grand Secretary of said certified copy, the Grand Secretary shall immediately issue a notice of expulsion to the member, any subordinate lodge in which he holds membership, and to the Grand Secretary of any Grand Lodge having fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Missouri in which the expelled Freemason holds membership. PURPOSE: First, the addition of “demitted or suspended” makes it clear that those Masons who have demitted or been suspended fall under the automatic expulsion provisions. Second, under MO criminal law, a suspended imposition of sentence is not a conviction, nor is it “final”. Appeals are not the only way to overturn a finding of guilt. In certain instances, findings can be set aside by withdrawal of pleas, etc. This proposal clarifies that the law of the state in which the crime was committed controls what constitutes a felony, in case the criminal classification of that state varies from MO law, as well as moves misdemeanors involving moral turpitude to this section from current 28.025. Also added is a provision that the Grand Secretary shall notify the subordinate lodges of expulsions of their members (especially important in the case of lodges of multiple membership which may not know about offending conduct committed outside its sphere) as well as other Grand Lodges to which the member may belong. Section 28.025. WILLFUL KNOWING OR PURPOSEFUL VIOLATION OF LAW. A willful knowing or purposeful violation or disregard of Masonic

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law, including the Constitution, laws, rules, edicts, or approved decisions of the Grand Lodge, or of or of any state or federal felony or misdemeanor statute, excluding minor traffic or similar offenses, law, moral, criminal, is a Masonic offense. A solemn adjudication of a court of law cannot be attacked or retried in a Masonic trial, shall not be overturned by a Trial Commission. and a finding or plea of guilty for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in such a court of law mandates expulsion of the Freemason so convicted. Mere evidence of an arrest, not supplemented by evidence of cause or a record of conviction, is insufficient to show a Masonic offense. but a Freemason may be tried under the Trial Code for the offense for which he is charged prior to being tried in a court of law, and if he pleads or is found guilty of the offense under the Trial Code, his Masonic conviction cannot be undone upon his receiving a more favorable result in a court of law. A Freemason may be tried under the Trial Code for the offense for which he is criminally charged prior to being tried in a court of law. A finding of guilt under the Trial Code cannot be reversed solely due to dismissal or acquittal of the underlying criminal charge, however, evidence presented or discovered during the criminal investigation or proceeding may be considered by the Grand Lodge as a basis for setting aside the finding of guilt under the Trial Code. The statutes and case law of the jurisdiction in which the Freemason is convicted of a misdemeanor shall govern whether the misdemeanor involves moral turpitude. PURPOSE: This gives an opportunity for reversal based on new evidence. There may be instances where new information comes to light or is presented at a criminal proceeding which sheds doubt on the accused. In such cases, the Grand Lodge should have an opportunity to take the new evidence into account. For example, a witness may refuse to appear in the Masonic trial but may be forced to appear to testify at a criminal trial. Likewise, investigation during a criminal proceeding might show that someone other than the accused was responsible for the charged conduct. As noted above, provisions involving expulsion for misdemeanors involving moral turpitude have been moved to the “Automatic Expulsion” provisions. Section 28.030. GENERAL MISCONDUCT. Any act, conduct, or neglect of duty tending to impair the good name of the Masonic institution, or its usefulness, or to cause scandal, or to degrade it in public estimation, or which in any wise is contrary to its principles, obligations, or teachings is a Masonic offense. Examples, of general misconduct include, but are not limited to: (a) Lying to a Freemason or to a court while giving testimony, or making a false accusation against any other person; (b) Preventing members of a lodge from being present when a ballot was taken on the petition of a candidate for the degrees and/or from being present when

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he was initiated; (c) Refusing payment on a debt which arises out of an attempt, whether successful or unsuccessful, to cheat, wrong, or defraud a Master Mason; and (d) Casting a blackball without good reason or otherwise interfering with the proper procedures for the election of a candidate for the degrees. PURPOSE: To clarify that false accusations, not just those against Freemasons, are Masonic offenses. Section 28.040. DISOBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY. Disobedience of lawful Masonic authority is a Masonic offense. Examples of such disobedience include, but are not limited to: (a) Refusal to pay per capita tax or levies established by the Grand Lodge; (b) Public disclosure by a member, at the time of balloting on a petition for the degrees, of the fact that he cast a blackball; and (c) A Junior Warden willfully knowingly or purposely refusing to prepare and file charges against a brother Freemason under the Trial Code. (d) Refusal to stand to or abide by any Edict, Decision, or Directive of the Grand Master upon receiving notice of the same. For purposes of this Section, notice shall be satisfied upon personal receipt or receipt by the subordinate lodge of Masonic membership. PURPOSE: Under Grand Lodge Law, the Grand Master is arbiter of any dispute or question, subject to review of the Jurisprudence Committee. Therefore, Edicts, Decisions, and Directives are binding upon subordinate lodges and their members until such time as they are overruled through appropriate process. Section 28.050. DISOBEDIENCE TO PROCESS. Disobedience, without good cause, to process authorized by any Masonic law, including refusal to appear or testify as a witness when summoned, is a Masonic offense. PURPOSE: To bring failure answering/obeying a summons into line with the Obligations by allowing a good cause exception. Section 28.060. MISREPRESENTATION. Willful Knowing or purposeful misrepresentation in a petition for the degrees, affiliation, reinstatement, or

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restoration, of residence, occupation, the lack of criminal record absence of previous conviction or finding of guilt or previous rejection in another Masonic lodge is a Masonic offense. PURPOSE: To add misrepresentations in petitions for reinstatement and restoration to the list of Masonic offenses Section 28.070. WITHHOLDING INFORMATION; FRAUD. Willful withholding of information that might have resulted in rejection previous to receiving any of the degrees, or receiving any of the degrees through fraud or misrepresentation is a Masonic offense. Section 28.070. WITHHOLDING INFORMATION. Purposeful or knowing withholding of information in submission of a petition for the degrees, affiliation, reinstatement, or restoration which could have reasonably considered grounds for rejection of said petition is a Masonic offense. Section 28.071 FRAUD. Any fraudulent action or statement by any member or candidate which results in the conferral of degrees, or the affiliation, reinstatement, or restoration of any Freemason is a Masonic offense. PURPOSE: Sections 28.070 and 28.071 split misrepresentation and fraud into two sections. It further adds withholding of information on any petition to the list of Masonic offenses and specifies that fraud by any Freemason, including a candidate, which results in conferral of any degree, affiliation, or reinstatement is a Masonic offense. Section 28.080. IMPROPER USE OF MASONIC NAMES AND EMBLEMS. Use of Masonic names, terminology, insignia or emblems contrary to Grand Lodge law is a Masonic offense. A lodge is permitted to issue a bulletin in relation to its meetings and activities, and to seek advertising to run in the columns of its bulletins and to permit representatives of Masonic publications to seek subscriptions in lodge rooms and ante rooms. Section 28.090. WHEN CHARGE NOT ENTERTAINED. A complaint against a member may not be entertained: (a) For the purpose of adjusting mere legal rights, pecuniary or otherwise, unless the complaint specifies fraud or involves moral turpitude; As an example, a lodge cannot be made a collection agency nor may a trial be conducted in order to force payment on an ordinary debt, but the mere fact that one Master Mason is indebted to the other is no reason why the one who has been wronged cannot charge the wrongdoer with cheating, wronging, and defrauding him and have him tried upon the charge. (b) For statements made in a pleading filed in court, or for statements or reports made to a Grand Jury or other proper authorities for violation of the civil

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or criminal laws, without specific allegations as to the falsity of said statements or reports and whether the member making said statements or reports knew of the falsity of the statements or reports at the time they were made; (c) For any offense committed before he petitioned for the degrees, except as stated in Sections 28.060, 28.070, and 28.071; (d) For any offense committed more than five three years before the complaint is presented, unless the offense has been concealed from the public or the lodge; or (e) Solely due to a member’s religious or church affiliation. PURPOSE: Under the current Trial Code, charges may be brought for offenses committed during the previous five years. The Committee believes that three years is more appropriate and brings the time in line with most felony offenses in the State of Missouri. This section also adds a cross reference to new Section 28.071 (Fraud) and clarifies that though religious or church affiliation cannot be the sole basis for the preferring of charges, religious justification will not constitute an affirmative defense to Masonic charges. Section 28.100. JURISDICTION - ALL MEMBERS. A lodge has jurisdiction over all its members, including Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts, affiliated or unaffiliated, and those Freemasons to whom the lodge has granted a dimit or has suspended, wherever residing. Section 28.110. JURISDICTION - MISSOURI FREEMASONS. A lodge may consider charges against any Missouri Freemason, affiliated or unaffiliated, who is a member of another Missouri lodge, and may try him if it finds probable cause to believe an offense has been committed; but before doing so it must notify the lodge of the accused, if known, that complaint has been made or charges filed. If the lodge of the accused, within thirty days after notice is sent, requests it, the complaining lodge must transfer the case to that lodge for continued action there. PURPOSE: This eliminates the provision requiring transfer of cases to the lodge of membership and allows for the lodge having knowledge of the charges to try the accused. Section 28.120. JURISDICTION - MEMBERS OF LODGES OF OTHER STATES. A Freemason of another state, while residing or sojourning in Missouri, is not entitled to Masonic recognition, rights, or privileges in Missouri when his business, actions, or conduct bar him from membership in a lodge under Missouri Masonic law. However, should he commit any action which would be a Masonic offense in Missouri, he is subject to trial under this Code in any Missouri lodge. Commission of a Masonic offense in Missouri by a Freemason of another state

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will subject that Freemason to trial under this Code in any Missouri lodge filing charges. PURPOSE: This clarifies and extends jurisdiction over Masonic offenses to all Freemasons in the state. Section 28.130. JURISDICTION OF OTHER STATES; RECIPROCITY PROVISIONS. Missouri recognizes the rights of lodges outside of Missouri to try Missouri Freemasons under their laws for offenses committed within the jurisdiction of their lodges, to the same extent that their respective Grand Lodges recognize the rights of Missouri lodges to try their members for offenses under Missouri laws committed in Missouri. The Grand Master may, at his discretion, recognize and enforce any judgment rendered by a recognized Grand Lodge against a Missouri Freemason for Masonic offenses committed within its jurisdiction without referral to a Trial Commission. Such judgment shall be deemed effective upon notice given by the Grand Master to the Grand Secretary, the accused at his last known residence, and any Missouri lodge in which the accused holds membership. PURPOSE: Just as Missouri lodges may try Freemasons of another state, the Grand Lodge should respect the rights of recognized Grand Lodges to try Missouri Freemasons for Masonic offenses committed within their jurisdictions. This section provides that, in such a case, the Grand Master shall have the discretion to enforce judgments rendered in such cases without the necessity of a trial in Missouri. A R T IC L E 2 9 . C O MP LA IN TS A N D PR EL I M IN A RY PROCEEDINGS Section 29.010. GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. Immediately after his installation the Master appoints a Grievance Committee of not less than three nor more than five Past Masters in good standing in the lodge, who serve until their successors are appointed. One of the Committee is designated as chairman. Upon installation, a the Master of a subordinate lodge shall appoint a Grievance Committee of not less than three nor more than five Past Masters in good standing in the lodge and shall designate a chairman of the committee. If a lodge does not have sufficient active resident Past Masters, the committee may include Master Masons in good standing. The Master’s failure to appoint a Grievance Committee immediately after his installation shall not bar his appointment of a Grievance Committee at a later date. A Grievance Committee shall serve until a successor committee shall be appointed. PURPOSE: To clarify that this is a requirement of the

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incoming Master and that he designates the chairman of the committee. If the Master does not do so, the previous Grievance Committee shall serve until the successor committee is appointed. This ensures that a lodge always has an active Grievance Committee for the investigation of complaints. Section 29.020. COMPLAINTS. Any Master Mason in good standing, except for a member under charges, may file a complaint in any lodge. The complaint must be in writing, and shall give the name of the accused, a brief description of the offense, and the names of witnesses who may have notice or knowledge thereof. The charges shall be definite so as to allow the accused the opportunity to defend specifically, question the witnesses and elicit the truth; and shall be signed by the Master Mason making the complaint. The complaint shall be filed with the Master. If the complainant is a member of the Grievance Committee, he should not continue to conduct any further investigation. Section 29.020. COMPLAINTS. Any Master Mason in good standing, other than a member under charges, may file a complaint with the Master of any subordinate lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge against any Freemason other than as provided in Article V, Section 1(9) of the Grand Lodge Constitution. All complaints shall be made in writing and signed under oath, and shall include the name of the accused, a brief description of the offense, and the names of witnesses known to the accuser who may have notice or knowledge of the events contained therein. The allegations shall be definite so as to allow the accused the opportunity to defend specifically against the complaint, call witnesses on his behalf, and cross examine any witness against him. If the complainant or accused is a member of the Grievance Committee, he should not continue to conduct any further investigation. PURPOSE: This brings this section into harmony with other sections involving charges against Masters and specifies that sitting Grand Masters and DDGMs may not be tried in a subordinate lodge. It also specifies that complaints under the trial code are made under oath. Section 29.030. REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE. RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT Upon the filing receipt of a complaint, the Master shall note on it the date of receipt by him, filing and shall notify and consult the District Deputy Grand Master of the district. with the date of his reference, and Upon consultation, the Master shall promptly refer the complaint to the Grievance Committee and the Junior Warden with a request for investigation or in lieu thereof attempt to effect reconciliation pursuant to Section 29.055. PURPOSE: See Section 29.055

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Section 29.040. INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINT. The Grievance Committee must shall make a complete investigation of every complaint referred to it by the Master, and determine if there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed by the accused. The Grievance Committee shall be limited to the determination of probable cause and shall not make any findings of fact or guilt relating to the allegations contained within the complaint. The Grievance Committee has no functions other than those set forth in Sections 29.040 and 29.050. In passing upon charges presented to it, the Grievance Committee should not go beyond the scope of its authority and return a finding that the accused is guilty, nor decide that the matter is too trivial to require action. The Junior Warden assists the committee in the investigation, and presents such facts and evidence as he is able to obtain. Except as provided in Section 29.085, the Junior Warden shall assist the committee in the investigation, and present such facts and evidence as he is able to obtain. Except as provided in Section 29.080,the Master and the Lodge shall secure the services of an attorney to advise and assist the Grievance Committee in its investigation and determination of probable cause. determining if there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed by the accused. The attorney shall be a Master Mason currently in good standing, but need not be a member of the Lodge. Should the Grievance Committee find that a charge is appropriate, the attorney shall assist the Junior Warden throughout the trial process. The investigation is to be completed within twenty days unless further time is given by the Master. The Committee shall endorse its findings upon the complaint and promptly returns it to the Master. The investigation shall conclude within twenty days unless further time is given by the Master. The Committee shall endorse its findings upon the complaint and promptly return it to the Master. The Grievance Committee does not have the right to summon the accused before it, but it may invite the accused to appear before it. It has the right to notify the accused that he may appear before it if he so desires. The accused has no right to appear before the committee, but has the privilege only of appearing upon the invitation of the committee. The Grievance Committee shall not have the right to summon the accused before it, but may upon its own motion invite the accused to appear before it. The accused has no right to appear before the committee, and may only appear upon invitation of the committee. The accused has no right to have witnesses on his behalf voluntarily appear before the committee, nor has he the right to have witnesses in his behalf summoned before the committee. If the accused appears before the committee, it has the right to question him by way of cross-examination, and the members of the committee may testify at the trial to admissions made by him to the committee, whether a voluntary statement or in answer to questions asked by the Grievance Committee. The committee shall have the right to question the accused if he chooses to appear before it, and the members of the committee may testify at the trial to any statements made by him before the committee.

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PURPOSE: This clarifies a number of procedures involving the investigation of the complaint by the Grievance Committee. It also clarifies that the accused can only appear on invitation, as the current version appears to first state the accused may appear if he desires, but then states he may only appear on invitation. It also specifies that the committee members may testify not only to admissions, but any statements made by the accused. There are times when prior inconsistent statements, while not technically admissions, are admissible and relevant evidence to show some fact. This change references sections 29.080 and 29.085, which may alter the Junior Warden’s obligations and participation in certain instances. Section 29.050. REPORT. If a majority of the Grievance Committee determines that there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed by the accused, the Master forthwith shall mail or deliver copies of the complaint and report to the District Deputy Grand Master of the district and to the Grand Master. If the matter cannot be reconciled pursuant to Section 29.055, the Master shall refer the complaint and report to the Junior Warden except as provided in Section 29.085. The date of the reference to the Junior Warden is noted on the complaint. At the same time the Master shall mail or deliver copies of the complaint and report to the District Deputy Grand Master of the district and to the Grand Master. PURPOSE: These additions provide for notification of the DDGM and Grand Master upon a finding of probable cause to alert them a charge may be filed by the lodge. Section 29.055. RECONCILIATION OF COMPLAINT. At the discretion of the Master or following a majority determination by the Grievance Committee of probable cause that an offense has been committed by the accused, the Master or Committee shall notify the District Deputy Grand Master and may contact the accused, the accuser, or each of them, and make inquiry for purposes of reconciliation. If it appears from the inquiry that reconciliation may be reached, the Master or Committee shall attempt to effect the reconciliation and may through the District Deputy Grand Master refer the matter to the Grand Master. The Grand Master may, at his discretion, appoint a qualified Master Mason to mediate and assist in reconciliation. If reconciliation is reached, the Master shall be notified, and the original complaint shall be so noted and sealed by the Master. PURPOSE: This new provision adds a process for mediation of disputes and complaints. The Master and Grievance Committee shall have the ability investigate the potential for reconciliation and attempt to resolve the dispute

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prior to the institution of formal proceedings against the accused. The Grand Master may, at his discretion, appoint a mediator to assist in the reconciliation. Disputes that are settled through reconciliation are sealed and not referred for further proceedings. Section 29.060. REVIEW OF REPORT. Except as provided in Sections 29.085, if the Grievance Committee reports no probable cause, the accuser, the Junior Warden, the District Deputy Grand Master of the district, and the Grand Master are shall be notified; and the accuser, the Junior Warden, or the District Deputy Grand Master of the district may appeal in writing to the Grand Master within sixty days from the date of the Committee report. The District Deputy Grand Master may make additional investigation as requested by the Grand Master. If the Grand Master determines that the complaint should be prosecuted, he shall so order; and the trial shall proceed as provided in these sections. When the Grand Master orders charges preferred against a member after the Grievance Committee returns a finding of no probable cause, the Grand Master shall order the Junior Warden to choose counsel to assist him in the conduct of the trial, and may, with the assistance of the lodge, select the counsel to be chosen. PURPOSE: See 29.085 and annotation to 29.040 Section 29.070. GRAND MASTER’S CHARGES. The Grand Master may direct the filing of charges Upon direction of the Grand Master, the Junior Warden shall file charges against a member of a lodge for any Masonic offense directed by the Grand Master. without referring a If so directed, the complaint shall not be referred to the Grievance Committee but shall further proceed in accordance with the Trial Code. Section 29.080. DUTIES OF JUNIOR WARDEN. If the Grievance Committee finds probable cause, or if the Grand Master directs filing of charges, the Junior Warden, assisted by counsel, represents the lodge in all subsequent proceedings. However, if the Junior Warden is a material witness, is otherwise interested, or for other cause is not in position properly to represent the lodge, the Grand Master may designate some other Master Mason, who need not be a member of the lodge where the complaint is made, to act in place of the Junior Warden, and to perform his function in subsequent proceedings. Except as limited in this section, the Junior Warden is guilty of a Masonic offense in refusing to prepare and file said charges. Section 29.080. DUTIES OF THE JUNIOR WARDEN. If the Grievance Committee finds probable cause, or if the Grand Master directs the filing of charges, the Junior Warden shall act on behalf of the lodge in all subsequent proceedings. If the Junior Warden is an attorney, he may, upon approval of the

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Grand Master, serve as legal counsel for the lodge without securing additional representation. Section 29.085. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUNIOR WARDEN. The Junior Warden shall perform the duties listed under Article 29 unless he is the accused, the accuser, a material witness, otherwise interested, or for other cause is not in position properly to represent the lodge. If the Junior Warden is disqualified under this section, the Grand Master may designate some other Master Mason, who need not be a member of the lodge where the complaint is made, to act in place of the Junior Warden and to perform his function in subsequent proceedings. For purposes of Article 29, “Junior Warden” means the duly installed Junior Warden of the subordinate lodge or a Master Mason designated by the Grand Master under this Section. Except as limited in this section, refusal of the Junior Warden to perform the functions listed in the Trial Code shall be a Masonic offense. PURPOSE: These sections clarify that the Junior Warden shall not participate in the Grievance Committee proceedings if he is the accused or the initial accuser and specifies that the Junior Warden for trial code purposes includes a replacement designated by the Grand Master. This also separates the section on disqualification from the section on duties. Section 29.090. CHARGE AGAINST OFFICER. If any officer of a lodge charged with duties in connection with any trial is charged with an offense, the Master must appoint a suitable member of the lodge to perform the duties of his office. Section 29.100. PREPARATION OF CHARGE. Within fifteen days after the Grievance Committee finds probable cause or if the Grand Master directs the filing of charges, a finding of probable cause by the Grievance committee or direction of the Grand Master, the Junior Warden shall file formal charges against the accused in plain, concise form. Different offenses stated separately or different matters of committing the same offense may be joined. Multiple or alternative offenses alleged may be joined in a single charging document. The charges must be specific enough to state a Masonic offense charge shall specifically state the Masonic offense or offenses alleged to have been committed by the accused. If the charges are not sufficiently specific, the Junior Warden and counsel may amend the charges accordingly. All prosecutions are in the name of the lodge. An appeal of a criminal conviction will not stay the fifteen day time limit, after finding of probable cause by Grievance Committee or direction of the Grand Master, for filing of Masonic charges. PURPOSE: Clarifies joining of offenses, specifies that the complain should be formalized into a charge, and

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adds Grand Master’s charges to this section Section 29.105. DISMISSAL OF CHARGE. The Junior Warden shall, at his discretion and upon consultation with counsel, if applicable, be permitted to dismiss any charge prior to its submission to the Trial Commission for deliberation. Any charge so dismissed may be refiled within one year by the Junior Warden upon receipt of a report of probable cause by the lodge Grievance Committee or upon direction of the Grand Master. PURPOSE: This section allows for the dismissal of a charge by the Junior Warden but allows for the refiling of charges within one year of dismissal if directed by the Grievance Committee or Grand Master. Section 29.110. FILING AND NOTICE. The formal charge shall be filed with the Secretary, who shall note the date of filing and present it to the Master. The Master shall cause notice to be given the accused, with a copy of the charge, and direct him to answer the charge in writing within the time designated in Section 29.140. Copies of the notice and the charge shall be given to the District Deputy Grand Master of the district and to the Grand Master. When the charges have been preferred against a member near the end of the lodge’s year, after which a date is set for trial, and then postponed, the trial may be reset without reference to the succeeding Grievance Committee. The accused must be notified of the resetting of the trial. Section 29.120. SERVICE OF NOTICE. The formal charge and notice shall be served on the accused by delivering a copy to him personally pursuant to the requirements of Section 29.130, or by deposit in the United States mail, registered or certified, with return personal receipt requested, addressed to him at his last known address according to the records of the lodge. If the accused refuses service of notice, either personally or by mail, or if his address is not known, or if the mail notice is returned as undeliverable, service shall be obtained by posting notice in the lodge at least forty-five days before the date of hearing. A Freemason under charges while incarcerated shall be served a copy of the charges and may be represented by counsel and tried in absentia. The accused may engage the services of an attorney to advise and assist him. Said attorney shall be a Master Mason currently in good standing, but need not be a member of the Lodge. Section 29.130. SERVICE AND PROOF. Any Master Mason except the accuser may serve the notice required in Section 29.110. Proof of service is made by endorsing on the original notice the time, manner and place of service. Section 29.140. TIME FOR ANSWER. The accused shall answer the charge in writing, and deliver two copies thereof to the Secretary within thirty days from date of service, if personal or mail service is obtained. If service is obtained

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by posting of notice, an answer is required within forty-five days from the first date of posting. Section 29.150. FAILURE TO ANSWER. If the accused fails to answer, evidence must be taken to determine his guilt or innocence, and if guilty, the degree of punishment. A failure to appear to the charges or to plead thereto is not to be taken as a plea of guilty, but the trial proceeds as if a plea of not guilty had been entered. Section 29.160. FORMS OF ANSWER. The accused, in answer to the offense, may plead (a) guilty; (b) not guilty; (c) guilty, with an additional plea or statement in mitigation or extenuation of punishment; (d) guilty with a request for expulsion; or (e) no Masonic offense. Section 29.150. FORMS OF ANSWER. The accused, in answer to the offense, may plead (a) guilty; (b) not guilty; or (c) no Masonic offense. A plea of guilty may be accompanied by a request for expulsion or request for leniency and a statement or evidence in mitigation of the offense. A failure to answer shall be deemed a plea of not guilty. Section 29.160. PLEA OF GUILTY; EFFECT If the accused enters a plea of “guilty,” a Trial Commission shall be formed pursuant to Article 30. The accused and lodge shall be afforded the opportunity to present evidence of aggravation and mitigation of the offense, with the accused being afforded the opportunity to open and close the evidence, unless the accused agrees to expulsion. Upon the close of evidence, the trial commission shall deliberate and determine appropriate punishment pursuant to Section 30.130. Section 29.170. PLEA OF NOT GUILTY; EFFECT If the accused enters a plea of “not guilty,” a trial shall proceed pursuant to Article 30, the lodge being afforded the opportunity to open and close the evidence. Section 29.180. PLEA OF NO MASONIC OFFENSE; EFFECT If the accused enters a plea of “no Masonic offense,” a Trial Commission shall be formed pursuant to Article 30. The Chairman of the Trial Commission shall determine first whether or not the allegations, taken as true, constitute a Masonic offense. If the Chairman determines that the allegations as stated would constitute a Masonic offense, the accused shall be granted further opportunity to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. A finding made pursuant to this Section shall be appealable by either party only to the Grand Master. PURPOSE: These new sections simplify and clarify the plea process and lays out clearly the steps that follow each option. This revision renumbers and places a number of existing provisions into Articles where they are more

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applicable and logically follow one another. Many of the above provisions are currently in Article 30. Section 29.170. DEPOSITIONS. Testimony of witnesses who are unable to attend in person, or whose attendance cannot be required, or of persons who reside at great distance from the place of trial, may be preserved by deposition. If no agreement between the parties is made, either the accused or the lodge may apply to the chairman of the trial commission, on five days written notice to the adverse party, to take the testimony of the witness. Authority to take testimony is issued to some suitable Master Mason to act as examiner. By agreement of parties the testimony may be taken on written interrogatories, with or without appointment of an examiner, but the accused has no right to object to the examiner appointed to take evidence. Ex parte letters, affidavits and statements of other parties written and made without notice to the accused or the lodge are not evidence and are not to be used on trial, except by stipulation and agreement of the accused or, if represented, his counsel, and the lodge, by its counsel; and the accused should have the same opportunity to be present at the giving of the testimony of any witness and the right to cross-examine as set forth for civil cases before state courts in Missouri. Section 29.180. TAKING AND RETURN OF DEPOSITIONS. The authorized examiner fixes the time and place for taking the testimony. He has power to summon witnesses therefor. Evidence by deposition is admissible as in civil cases before state courts in Missouri. When the examiner, or, when an examiner is not present at the deposition, the accused and the lodge, have completed taking testimony, the depositions shall be returned to the Secretary of the lodge. PURPOSE: The sections regarding depositions appear more relevant to trial procedure and have renumbered and revised as Sections 30.121 and 30.122. Section 29.190. CHARGES AGAINST MASTER. The Grand Lodge has exclusive original jurisdiction over all complaints made against a District Deputy Grand Master or Master of a subordinate lodge during his term of office. After his term of office expires, the original jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge is limited to offenses involving official misconduct as Master during his term of office. After his term of office expires, a lodge may entertain complaints against him for offenses other than official misconduct as District Deputy Grand Master or Master, committed by him at any time. A District Deputy Grand Master or Master suspended by the Grand Lodge for official misconduct should be cited to appear before the Grand Lodge at its next annual communication for trial, even though his term of office expires before the session of the Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: To again specify that a sitting DDGM cannot be tried in a subordinate lodge.

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Section 29.200. PRESENTATION OF COMPLAINT AGAINST MASTER. When the Complaints made by a Master Mason against a District Deputy Grand Master or Master for is charged with any Masonic offense or official misconduct during his term of office, the complaint is shall be presented to the Grand Master, who shall cause causes a copy to be served on the accused and shall investigate the circumstances of the complaint. If after investigation the Grand Master believes the complaint is without foundation, he shall dismiss dismisses the complaint and reports his action at the next annual communication. The dismissal and the action is shall become final when approved upon approval by the Grand Lodge. If he believes the complaint to be well founded, he appoints If the complaint is determined to be well founded, the Grand Master shall appoint a special Trial Commission composed of three members of the Grand Lodge and shall designate a member of the Grand Lodge to perform the functions of the Junior Warden under the Trial Code. Procedure for trials and appeals shall be as nearly as practicable as provided generally for trials in this code. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Commission shall file its report with the Grand Secretary. While charges are pending, the Grand Master may suspend the District Deputy Grand Master or Master from office if he believes the interests of Freemasonry will be better served, but said suspended District Deputy Grand Master or Master is still a Master Mason in good standing, and he may visit his lodge. PURPOSE: See above. Additionally, this adds that the Grand Master appoints a member of the Grand Lodge to function as Junior Warden, which does not necessarily need to be the Junior Grand Warden. ARTICLE 30. TRIAL Section 30.010. TRIAL PROCEDURES. All trials under the Trial Code are before a trial commission, and are according to procedures in civil cases before state courts in Missouri as nearly as practicable. If the original copy of charges and specifications is missing or mislaid, a verbatim copy of the same as entered in the record book of the lodge duly attested by the Secretary will suffice for the purpose of the trial. The trial commission must act with absolute impartiality. No matter how guilty a Freemason may appear to be, he is entitled to a fair trial. The trial commission has no more right, nor have the officers, to be guilty of misconduct toward a Freemason who is being tried than that Freemason had to act so that he would be charged with unmasonic conduct. Section 30.010. TRIAL COMMISSION. Upon receipt of a charge pursuant to Section 29.110, the Grand Master shall appoint a trial commission consisting of three disinterested and experienced Missouri Master Masons, not members of the lodge where charges are pending, and designate one as chairman of the commission. The commission shall try the case under this Article, hear the evidence submitted, make a record, and observe the rules of evidence and practice prescribed by this Code. At the conclusion of the trial, it shall publish its findings and the punishment, if any, fixed by it. The findings and any applicable punishment shall be filed with the Secretary of the lodge. The trial commission is entitled to reimbursement from the lodge for actual expenses incurred. Section 30.020. TIME AND PLACE OF TRIAL. The chairman of the trial commission fixes a date, time, and place of trial, and notifies the accused and

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the Junior Warden. He has power to summon witnesses and to secure their testimony in the method set forth in Sections 7.160 and 7.170, administer oaths to Freemasons, rule on admissibility of evidence, and continue the trial from time to time and from place to place. A trial may not be held in open lodge, but is held at the regular meeting place of the lodge, unless by special order and for good cause shown, the chairman directs that it be held at some other place. Section 30.020. CHALLENGE OF COMMISSIONER. Not less than ten days prior to the date set for trial, the Junior Warden or the accused may challenge any commissioner for bias, kinship, interest for or against either party, or as a material witness. The challenge shall be in writing, state the facts on which the challenge is predicated, and be signed by the person making it. The challenge shall be transmitted to the Grand Master by registered or certified mail, and in his absolute discretion he may sustain or overrule it. If it is sustained, the Grand Master shall name a substitute commissioner. Section 30.030. TRIAL COMMISSION. The case shall be tried by a Trial Commission. When a copy of the complaint is delivered to the Grand Master pursuant to Section 29.110, he shall appoint a trial commission consisting of three disinterested and experienced Master Masons, members of lodges in Missouri but not of the lodge where charges are pending, one of whom is designated as chairman of the commission. The commission tries the case, hears the evidence submitted, makes a record, and in general observes the rules of evidence and practice prescribed by this Code. It prepares a brief statement of the facts found and its conclusions, and the punishment, if any, fixed by it, which is filed with the lodge. The trial commission is entitled to reimbursement from the lodge for actual expenses incurred. Section 30.030. TIME AND PLACE OF TRIAL. The chairman of the trial commission shall fix a date, time, and place of trial, and shall notify the accused and the Junior Warden. He shall summon witnesses at the request of either party and secure their testimony in the method set forth in Sections 7.160 and 7.170, administer oaths to Freemasons, rule on admissibility of evidence, and continue the trial from time to time and from place to place. A trial may not be held in tiled lodge, but shall be held at the regular meeting place of the lodge, unless by special order and for good cause shown, the chairman directs that it be held at some other place. See By-Laws Sections 7.160 (Summons) and 7.170 (Service of Summons) Section 30.040. CHALLENGE OF COMMISSIONER. Not less than ten days prior to the date set for trial, the Junior Warden or the accused may challenge any commissioner for bias, kinship, interest for or against either party, or as a material witness. The challenge is in writing, stating the facts on which the challenge is predicated, and signed by the person making it. The challenge is transmitted to the Grand Master by registered or certified mail, and in his absolute discretion he may sustain or overrule it. If it is sustained, he names a substitute commissioner. Section 30.050 30.040. NOTICE. The chairman of the commission gives shall give written notice by first class mail to the Secretary, who shall then give written or printed notice to all resident members of the date and place of trial. A notice of a trial to the resident members of a lodge contained in the regular monthly bulletin of the lodge is sufficient if sent by first class mail.

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Section 30.050. TRIAL PROCEDURES. Unless otherwise specified, all proceedings under this Article shall be conducted consistent with the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure. All trials shall be conducted before a trial commission, which shall act with absolute impartiality towards all parties and witnesses. Any action taken by any Freemason to impair the fairness of the trial or influence the trial commission other than as provided for in this Article shall be a Masonic offense. Section 30.060. PERSONS ADMITTED. All Only Master Masons in good standing are may be admitted to the trial; but if objection is made by a Trial Commissioner, the Junior Warden, or the accused, all non-members of the lodge except Grand Lodge officers and brethren specially designated by the Grand Master are shall be excluded. If requested by either the accused or the Lodge, all witnesses are shall be excluded from the trial other than when they are testifying. Witnesses while testifying, stenographer, counsel, and the accused may not be excluded. Witnesses who are not Freemasons are allowed to shall remain only while testifying. Section 30.070. PLEA OF GUILTY. If the accused enters a plea of “guilty,” the trial commission hears testimony to determine the punishment, and fixes punishment. A failure to appear to the charges or plead thereto is not to be taken as a plea of guilty, but the trial should proceed the same as if a plea of not guilty had been entered. Section 30.080. PLEA OF NO MASONIC OFFENSE. If the accused enters a plea that the facts in the charge constitute no Masonic offense, the question may be determined by the chairman at any time. Section 30.090. PLEA OF NOT GUILTY. If the plea is “not guilty,” the trial shall proceed, with the lodge having the right to open and close. Section 30.100. PLEA OF GUILTY, REQUEST FOR EXPULSION. If, in addition to a plea of guilty, the accused in writing requests expulsion, no trial is necessary; and the commission shall render a judgment of expulsion. Except as provided for Freemasons convicted of a felony, a Freemason cannot be expelled without preferring charges against him even though he pleads guilty and consents to expulsion. Section 30.110. PLEA OF GUILTY - EXTENUATION OR MITIGATION. If in addition to a plea of guilty, the accused in writing pleads in extenuation or mitigation, the commission may hear such evidence as is presented to determine essential justice, with the accused having the right to open and close. Section 30.070. TESTIMONY. The testimony of all witnesses who can attend the trial is given shall be presented orally before the trial commission and reduced to writing by stenographic shorthand and shall be preserved by methods approved under Missouri court rules, however, use of audio recording machines to preserve a record of the proceedings is permissible if all who participate in the recording are Master Masons in good standing, the tape or record is preserved, and a written transcript is then prepared. Other methods of preserving testimony used in state courts of record in Missouri may be used. Use of recording machines to preserve a record of the proceedings is permissible if all who participate in the recording are Master Masons in good standing, the tape or record is preserved,

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and a written transcript is then prepared. Except as permitted by in writing by the Grand Master, the use of video recording machines to preserve a record of the proceedings is forbidden. If permitted, a copy of the video shall be preserved and transmitted to the Grand Lodge as part of the record and shall suffice in lieu of a transcript or summary of testimony for purposes of appeal. Testimony of Freemasons is shall be upon their Masonic honor. Testimony of non-Masons is shall be given under oath administered by the chairman of the Trial Commission. Witnesses who are not Freemasons may testify by deposition or interrogatories, or orally. Admission of exparte affidavits, unless by agreement of the lodge and the accused, is error. The accused has the right to be present at the giving of the testimony of any witness and the right to cross-examine. The lodge and the accused may stipulate to facts to be used as evidence by the trial commission, either in writing or orally. The trial record should show the occupation, history, educational background, and standing of the accused in his community. That information assists the trial commission and the Grand Lodge in determining adequacy of punishment and mitigating circumstances. Section 30.071. DEPOSITIONS. Testimony of witnesses who are unable to attend in person, whose attendance cannot be secured, or of persons who reside at great distance from the place of trial may be preserved by deposition. In the absence of a stipulation, either party may apply to the chairman of the trial commission to take the testimony of a witness after five days written notice to the adverse party. Written interrogatories may be propounded and admitted upon stipulation of all parties. Oral depositions to preserve testimony may be taken by either party, however, no deposition shall be admissible as evidence unless the party offering shall certify to the Trial Commission that notice of the date, time, and location of the deposition has been sent to the opposing party by regular United States Mail no fewer than seven (7) days prior to the date of the deposition. Admission of a deposition pursuant to this Section shall not waive any other objection to the contents thereof. Section 30.072. RETURN OF DEPOSITIONS. Upon completion of the deposition, the original shall be filed with the Secretary of the lodge, and a copy shall be provided to the accused and the Junior Warden or counsel. Section 30.130 080. STENOGRAPHER. Except as permitted in Section 30.070, a stenographer, certified court reporter, or other competent person is shall be designated to take and preserve the testimony and keep the record of the trial. A Master Mason must be used for this purpose unless the commission determines one cannot reasonably be secured. Section 30.140 090. RULES OF EVIDENCE. Rules relating to admissibility of evidence, competency of witnesses and privileged communications are such as are recognized in courts of law in civil cases before state courts in Missouri, except where those rules are modified by express laws of the Grand Lodge. A Freemason’s wife is a competent witness for or against him in a Masonic trial. Masonic communications are recognized as privileged communications. Section 30.150 100. EVIDENCE – CRIMINAL COURT RECORD. The record or testimony in a court of competent jurisdiction, duly certified, showing indictment or information, arraignment, conviction, sentence, or acquittal of the accused, according to the forms of law, for the same offense for which he is on trial, is competent evidence for or against him in a Masonic trial but is not

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conclusive as to his guilt or innocence except in cases of pleas of guilty in court findings of guilt made by a court of law. Section 30.160. EVIDENCE - CIVIL CASES. Where pleadings in a civil suit to which an accused is a party, and in which he had the opportunity to appear, present the issue of his guilt or innocence of a Masonic offense, the pleadings and judgment are competent evidence in a Masonic trial for the same offense, but are not conclusive as to his guilt or innocence. It is competent at a Masonic trial to prove the testimony of a deceased or absent witness, given in the courts of the country, in a case in which the accused party was a party to a similar charge, and where he had the opportunity for cross-examination, so far as the testimony of such deceased or absent witness is pertinent to the issue before the commission, whenever it shall be shown to the commission that such witness is dead, or that his personal presence cannot be obtained by the commission. Where the pleadings in a civil suit to which a Mason is a party and in which he has the right as well as the opportunity to appear, present the sole issue as to his guilt or innocence of a crime, the judgment or decree therein is competent evidence in a Masonic trial for the same offense. Section 30.110. EVIDENCE - CIVIL COURT RECORD. Court records in which the accused was a party to a civil action and was given an opportunity to present evidence relating to his guilt or innocence of a Masonic offense shall be admissible in a Masonic trial. Civil judgments in which a Mason is a party and for which he had the right and opportunity to appear and present evidence shall be admissible to show the truth of the matter litigated and the parties shall be estopped from attacking their validity during the course of a Masonic trial. Section 30.120 EVIDENCE – PREVIOUS TESTIMONY OF A DECEASED OR UNAVAILABLE WITNESS Prior testimony given under oath by a deceased or unavailable witness before a court of law or Masonic Trial Commission is admissible if the accused was a party to the proceeding and was given opportunity to examine the witness under oath and the testimony offered relates to the facts at issue in the Masonic trial. A party seeking the admission of such testimony shall give notice to the adverse party not less than five days prior to trial, and must affirm under oath before the Trial Commission that such witness is deceased or that all reasonable attempts to locate or procure the witness for trial or deposition have failed. Section 30.170 130. JUDGMENT. As soon as practicable Within ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the evidence and arguments, the commission renders its shall render written judgment which is reduced to writing and signed by all or a majority of the commission. The judgment shall be either “guilty” or “not guilty,” based upon clear and convincing evidence. If the judgment is guilty, the commission shall assesses punishment of (a) reprimand, (b) suspension for a definite period of time, (c) suspension for an indefinite period of time, or (c) (d) expulsion. Cross reference: 31.010. PURPOSE: Existing provisions of the Trial Code contemplate suspensions for an indefinite period of time. See current 32.010. Therefore, its previous omission from this Section appears to have been an oversight.

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Section 30.200 135. JUDGMENT FOR COSTS. If deemed appropriate by the Trial Commission, judgment for costs may be entered in favor of the prevailing party for actual expenses incurred, or a portion thereof, against the adverse party. Applicable expenses shall include, but not be limited to: witness fees and transportation costs, stenographer or court reporter fees, including transcript costs, but shall not include attorney’s fees. Section 30.180 140. REPORT TO LODGE. ENTRY AND EFFECT OF JUDGMENT At the next stated communication of the lodge the judgment of the commission Upon its rendering, the judgment of the commission shall be presented, read in open lodge, and spread upon its records and entered into its records at its next stated communication. The Secretary forthwith must shall transmit a copy of the judgment to the Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Master of the district. A judgment of guilty and any punishment assessed shall become effective upon entry of that judgment into the lodge records. Entry of a judgment of expulsion shall result in the immediate expulsion of the accused from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry. Entry of a judgment of suspension shall result in the immediate suspension of the accused for the time specified by the judgment or indefinitely if so specified. Entry of a judgment of reprimand shall result in a reprimand administered to the accused by the Master of the lodge or his designee not less than thirty nor more than sixty days from the entry of judgment unless a timely appeal is filed pursuant to the Trial Code. A deceased member against whom judgment has been rendered but not entered shall be deemed to have died in good standing. If the judgment is expulsion, the accused is expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry from that date; if the judgment is suspension, he is suspended from that date for the term prescribed by the judgment; if the judgment is reprimand, it is administered in open lodge by the Master or some brother designated by him at a time designated by him not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the judgment is filed, unless an appeal is taken. A member against whom judgment of expulsion or suspension has been assessed who dies prior to presentation of the judgment dies in good standing so far as the judgment is concerned. When a trial has been concluded and the verdict and penalty, if any, announced, the jurisdiction of the lodge over that particular case is ended and there can be no reopening of it or setting aside the result by the Master or the lodge. Neither the Master nor the lodge have any power to grant a new trial. Section 30.190 150. TRIAL RECORD. The chairman of the Trial Commission shall file with the Secretary of the lodge all documents and records connected with the trial. In addition, the chairman may require the stenographer’s notes to be typewritten or printed and a transcript of the testimony in quintuplicate attached to the record. Section 30.200 160. JUDGMENT FOR COSTS. As a part of its decision, the commission may impose upon either the lodge or the accused, payment of all costs, or a portion of them, as it considers proper. The costs include actual expenses of the trial, including witness fees and stenographer’s charges, but not attorney fees. Failure to tax costs imposes liability therefore upon the lodge. An accused member may require a lodge to pay for a transcript of proceedings on appeal, and for the expenses of securing the attendance of witnesses, if the Master of the lodge is satisfied and certifies in writing that the accused is unable to pay such expenses.

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Section 30.160. PAYMENT OF COSTS. If the costs are not paid within a reasonable time, they must be paid by the lodge; but the payment does not relieve from liability the party against whom they were originally taxed. His refusal to reimburse the lodge is a Masonic offense. If the charge was filed pursuant to Section 29.070 and the lodge is unable to pay costs, the lodge may request payment by the Grand Lodge. Any costs paid by the Grand Lodge shall be determined by the Grand Master on a case by case basis and shall be assessed by the Grand Lodge against the receiving lodge for repayment as directed by the Grand Master. PURPOSE: Current Article 30 should be completely reorganized for clarification. As noted, some provisions have been revised and renumbered into Article 29. The use of depositions (previously in Article 29) is brought into this Article and their use clarified, while the use of a special designee to take depositions is eliminated. Parties wishing to take depositions should be entitled to take them to suit their needs and not rely on another. Previous testimony under oath in court proceedings or a previous Masonic trial is admissible as in criminal proceedings. The impartiality of the Commission is affirmed, and it is specified that any action taken outside the Trial Code to influence its decision is a Masonic offense. This revision contemplates the potential expense of a Masonic Trial, particularly when court reporters are required. Lodges concerned with potential costs are granted the ability to apply to the Grand Master for permission to use a video of the trial in lieu of a professional transcript, and in some cases filed pursuant to Grand Mater’s charges, the lodge can apply to the Grand Lodge for assistance with costs to be repaid later by the incurring lodge. ARTICLE 31. APPEALS Section 31.010. EFFECT OF JUDGMENT. Decisions of commissions are shall be deemed final unless reversed or modified on appeal as authorized by this Article. No new trial shall be ordered except as authorized by this Article. Section 31.020. WHO MAY APPEAL. If found guilty by the Trial Commission, the accused the accuser, the lodge, any member of the lodge, or the District Deputy Grand Master of the district may appeal to the Grand Lodge from the judgment within twenty days after the entry of judgment in the records of the lodge. is read in open lodge, which is the date the trial is complete. The Grand Master may order the lodge to appeal at any time. PURPOSE: Under Missouri law, if the prosecution or plaintiff loses a trial, there is no right of appeal and the case is closed. Likewise, in a Masonic Trial, a “not guilty” finding should be the final judgment. Thus, only in cases where the Trial Commission has found guilt should the accused be permitted to appeal the judgment.

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Section 31.030. NOTICE. The appeal is taken by serving on the opposite party a written notice of appeal with a statement of the grounds of appeal. A copy of the notice with a certificate of service on the opposite party must be filed with the Secretary within five days after service of the notice. Notice of appeal shall be served upon the Secretary of the lodge by personal service or certified mail return receipt requested along with a concise statement of the grounds for appeal. The Secretary shall note on the notice the date of receipt. Section 31.040. RECORD ON APPEAL. Within five days after receiving a timely notice of appeal which complies with Section 31.030, the Secretary shall deliver the originals or certified copies of all proceedings records in connection with the case to the Grand Secretary, who shall forthwith refer them to the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances. If the presiding chairman has not filed a stenographer’s transcript of evidence as authorized in Section 30.200 30.150 or video recording as authorized by 30.070, the appellant, within forty-five days after notice of appeal, shall cause a transcript of the testimony, in quintuplicate, or, in the alternative, a summary, in quintuplicate, in narrative form approved by the lodge opposite party, to be filed with the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Failure or neglect of the Secretary to timely transmit the proceedings shall not affect appellant’s right to appeal under this Article. If the appellant fails to file with the Secretary of the lodge a statement of the grounds of appeal and has failed to prepare and submit a transcript of the testimony, in quintuplicate, or in the alternative a summary, in quintuplicate, in narrative form approved by the opposite party, to be filed with the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, a motion to dismiss the appeal shall be sustained. Where the forty-five days’ time has not expired before the communication of the Grand Lodge and the appellant has not filed with the Secretary of the lodge a statement of the substantive facts proved at the trial as provided in this Section, the appeal shall not be considered at that communication of the Grand Lodge. Section 31.050. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SECTIONS 31.030 and 31.040 Failure of an appellant to comply with the provisions of Sections 31.030 and 31.040 may result in dismissal of the appeal. Section 31.060. COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF TIME ALLOWED FOR APPEAL Where the forty-five days’ time has not expired before the time period specified by Section 31.070 for consideration of appeal and the appellant has not filed with the Secretary of the lodge a transcript, video recording, or statement of the substantive facts proved at the trial as provided in Section 31.040, the appeal shall not be considered at that communication of the Grand Lodge. An appeal timely filed after the communication of Grand Lodge shall be taken up at the next subsequent Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: These 3 sections break up and clarify what was previously one long section covering a number of different areas. 31.040 adds cross references to new sections and specifies that neglect not assignable to the appellant will not be held against him in the appeal, although since he bears the burden, 31.050 specifies that his neglect may result in dismissal. 31.060 designates that appeals timely filed after the Grand Lodge communication shall be considered at the subsequent communication.

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Section 31.050 070. GRAND LODGE APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE. The Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances reviews shall review the case on the record submitted to it. Oral argument is permitted. Printed or typewritten briefs may be used. The appellant and the lodge shall be given opportunity to present oral argument and printed or typewritten briefs. Unless notice to the contrary is given to the accused and to the lodge, the appeal will be heard on Monday preceding the annual communication at the regular meeting place of the committee. Appeals shall be heard not more than ninety (90) and not fewer than thirty (30) days immediately preceding the Annual Communication at a location selected by the chairman of the committee. The chairman shall provide notice of the date and location of the hearing to the appellant and the lodge not fewer than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing. If the committee considers it necessary in the interests of substantial justice, it may, by special order, receive additional evidence, orally, by deposition, or by interrogatories. PURPOSE: To clarify that each party is entitled to present argument orally and/or in writing before the Appeals and Grievances Committee and specify the time frame in which appeals must be heard to allow for consideration of report by the committee. Section 31.060 080. REPORT TO GRAND LODGE. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances shall report reports to the Grand Lodge its findings and recommendations. No judgment may be reversed or remanded for new trial for mere technical irregularities or technical violation of rules of evidence unless manifest injustice has been done. shown by the appellant. PURPOSE: Specifies that manifest injustice must be shown by appellant before a ruling may be overturned due to technical failures to comply with the Trial Code. Section 31.085. VOTE OF GRAND LODGE. The report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievance shall be presented to the Grand Lodge for approval by paper ballot. If approved, the findings and recommendations shall become the final judgment of the Grand Lodge. If a recommendation of affirmation is rejected, the cause shall be remanded to the commission for new trial. If a recommendation for remand or resentence is rejected, the decision of the commission shall stand as final. PURPOSE: Clarifies the procedure by which the Committee on Appeals and Grievances reports to Grand Lodge. Section 31.070 090. JUDGMENT OF GRAND LODGE. The judgment of the Grand Lodge shall be either that (a) the judgment by the commission be affirmed, or (b) that it be reversed and the cause remanded to the Trial Commission for a new trial, or (c) that it be reversed and the charges dismissed, or (d) the Grand Lodge may remand the penalty imposed by the commission for determination of a lesser sentence. disregard the judgment of the trial commission and upon the record of proceedings transmitted to it make its own findings and issue its own order and judgment. Section 31.100. EFFECT OF REMAND BY GRAND LODGE When a trial is in general terms remanded to the lodge Upon remand by the Grand Lodge

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for a new trial, it is competent in the trial ordered the lodge shall be permitted to introduce new charges and new evidence and in fact make it an entirely new case against the accused. But in cases where new charges are preferred at the In all cases in which a new trial is ordered, the accused has shall be afforded the same rights of notice and time to prepare his defense to the new charges that he had to the original one as in the original proceeding. nd PURPOSE: This creates a new section from the 2 clause of current 31.070 and clarifies that a new trial after remand follows the rules of the original trial. It maintains the right of the lodge to prosecute additional offenses and introduce additional evidence at a trial following a remand. Section 31.080 110. STATUS PENDING APPEAL. If the accused was acquitted in the lodge trial, his status pending appeal to the Grand Lodge is that of a member with charges pending against him. If the accused was suspended or expelled by the Trial Commission, he remains so pending appeal no matter the length of suspension. even though the period of suspension has expired. If he received a sentence of reprimand, his status is that of a member with charges pending against him. even though the reprimand may have been administered; and the fact that a reprimand may have been administered before the appeal or while it is pending may not be considered a bar to other punishment by the Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: Eliminates references to sections and provisions repealed by this Trial Code. Section 31.090 120. EFFECT OF GRAND LODGE JUDGMENT DISMISAL BY GRAND LODGE If the accused is suspended or expelled in the lodge and the judgment is reversed and the case dismissed by the Grand Lodge, he is restored to whatever standing and membership he held when the charge was preferred against him. If the judgment is reversed and remanded for new trial, further procedure is according to this Code as in the case of original trials. A member suspended or expelled by judgment of a trial commission shall be restored to full standing upon reversal of that judgment and dismissal of the cause by the Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: Clarification and removal of redundant clause covered by 31.100 Section 31.100 130. PROMULGATION OF JUDGMENT. The printed Proceedings of the Grand Lodge are shall be deemed the official announcement of its judgments. When they show a new trial ordered, judgment affirmed or reversed, or cause dismissed, or other proceedings in any case, the lodge acts accordingly, and it is the duty of that lodge’s officers to obey the order. PURPOSE: Eliminates redundant clauses found in earlier provisions. ARTICLE 32. RESTORATION Section 32.010. PETITIONS FOR RESTORATION. A petition for restoration to a subordinate lodge in existence is shall only be presented to the lodge that rendered the judgment of indefinite suspension or expulsion, even

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if the Freemason had been a member of another lodge notwithstanding the petitioner’s original lodge of membership. The petition may be presented one or more times. If the judgment was appealed to the Grand Lodge and modified or overruled differs from the judgment rendered in the lodge in any respect or if the lodge rendering the judgment is not in existence, or if the Freemason was indefinitely suspended or expelled pursuant to Sections 28.020 or 28.130, the petition for restoration is shall be presented to the Grand Lodge pursuant to Sections 32.060 and 32.070. and may likewise be presented one or more times. A petition may not be received from an expelled Freemason until after two years from the date the verdict of expulsion was read in open lodge and spread upon its records. A petition for restoration cannot be presented by a Freemason who has been suspended for a definite period of time, and such a petition shall not be considered by the lodge that rendered the judgment of suspension or by the Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: This section primarily clarifies existing provisions but also specifies that Freemasons automatically expelled for commission of a felony or indefinitely suspended or expelled by the Grand Master’s enforcement of an out of state judgment must petition Grand Lodge for restoration. Section 32.015. LIMITATIONS ON PRESENTMENT. Notwithstanding any other provision or bylaw, Petitions for Restoration shall not be received prior to the expiration of the latest applicable following time limitation: 1. Five (5) years from the date of full satisfaction of any judgment rendered by a court of law for automatic expulsion pursuant to Section 28.020 2. Three (3) years from the date of expulsion by a lodge no longer in existence 3. Three (3) years from the date of expulsion by the Grand Master pursuant to Section 28.130. 4. Three (3) years from the date of rejection of a prior petition for restoration. 5. Two (2) years from the date of expulsion by a subordinate lodge. 6. One (1) year from the date of indefinite suspension. PURPOSE: To list all time limitations in one provision and to separate the time periods for restoration for expulsion and indefinite suspension, as suspension ought to be intended to carry a lesser burden and stigma Section 32.020. PETITIONS - HOW PRESENTED SUBORDINATE LODGE IN EXISTENCE. The petition for restoration is shall be presented at a stated communication of the lodge and lies lie over to the next stated communication. It must be referred The Master of the Lodge shall refer the petition to a committee for investigation and report pursuant to Section 13.070. The Lodge Secretary shall notify the resident members of the lodge, the Grand Master, and the District Deputy Grand Master of the district are notified that the petition has been presented and will be acted upon at the next stated communication. PURPOSE: To clarify that the lodge secretary provides notice to those listed and that petitions for restoration must be treated in the same manner as those for initiation. Section 32.030. PROCEDURE. Voting on petitions for restoration is shall be by paper ballot at a the stated communication following presentment unless

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delayed for no more than sixty days by the Master for good cause shown. and restoration is effective by lodge action thirty days after ballot, the petitioner shall be restored to membership after A ballot resulting in a two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of the members present shall restore the petitioner to full membership unless a request for review is filed within thirty days of the ballot pursuant to Section 32.035. but only if no petition for review by the Grand Lodge is filed within that time. Notice of the result of balloting must be given to the Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Master of the district within ten days and either of them, or the Master, may request review by the Grand Lodge. Request is made by notifying the Secretary, who immediately forwards the petition, with the report of the investigating committee to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary shall transmit the record to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances where the same procedure is followed as in case of petitions for restoration filed in the Grand Lodge. Section 32.035. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF RESTORATION. Notice of a favorable ballot for restoration shall be given to the Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Master of the district within ten days of the ballot. Within thirty days of the ballot, the Grand Master or the Master of the Lodge may request review of the petition by the Grand Lodge. Request shall be made by notifying the lodge Secretary, who shall immediately forward the petition and report of the investigating committee to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary shall transmit the record to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances for review pursuant to the procedure for Petitions for Restoration received under Section 32.070. A request for review shall stay restoration pending final determination by the Grand Lodge. PURPOSE: This section separates and renumbers existing provisions. Section 32.040. EFFECT OF UNFAVORABLE BALLOT; PETITION TO GRAND LODGE. A Freemason who has been indefinitely suspended or expelled by his lodge may be restored to membership in his lodge by a two-thirds favorable vote of the members present. If he receives less than a two-thirds vote, he Upon receipt of an unfavorable ballot pursuant to Section 32.030, the petitioner may petition the Grand Lodge one or more times to be restored for restoration pursuant to Section 32.070. The petition must shall state that the petitioner has received an unfavorable ballot for restoration and shall identify the lodge issuing the ballot. he has applied to and been rejected by his lodge. If the petitioner receives a favorable vote by the Grand Lodge he receives a dimit without privileges from the Grand Lodge. but such vote will not restore the person to lodge membership. While the Trial Code recognizes the right to petition the Grand Lodge under these circumstances, only the strongest evidence that a man who has committed such an offense is now entitled to membership in the fraternity should cause the Grand Lodge to disturb the action of his own lodge. PURPOSE: To cross reference 32.070 as the procedure to be followed for restoration following an unfavorable ballot and eliminate redundancy. Section 32.050. DIMIT IF NOT RESTORED TO LODGE MEMBERSHIP. An expelled Freemason who has been restored, but not to lodge membership, receives a dimit. The only privilege the dimit confers is the right to petition for affiliation if the expelled Freemason is a resident of Missouri. A Freemason

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who has been restored, but not to membership in a lodge, is entitled to no other Masonic rights, including the right to visit a lodge. All disabilities provided by Section 20.020 for a non-affiliate Freemason apply to him. PURPOSE: Renumbered as 32.080. Section 32.060. Section 32.050. ENTERED APPRENTICE OR FELLOW CRAFT. An expelled or indefinitely suspended Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft cannot shall not be advanced in any lodge until after restoration and affiliation, if applicable. by the lodge in which he was expelled or suspended, or by the Grand Lodge. Section 32.070. Section 32.060. PETITION TO GRAND LODGE PETITION FOR RESTORATION - SUBORDINATE LODGE NOT IN EXISTENCE. If the lodge where the trial was conducted is not in existence or if the suspension or expulsion was effected pursuant to Section 28.130, the suspended or expelled Freemason may petition the Grand Lodge for restoration pursuant to Section 32.070; but the petition must be accompanied by a recommendation from a Missouri lodge. A petition for restoration under this section which is not accompanied by a recommendation from any lodge cannot be acted upon by the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances and will be dismissed. For purposes of this section, a recommendation from a Missouri lodge shall be granted in the same manner as a petition for restoration from a subordinate lodge in existence. PURPOSE: To clarify the title of the section and cross reference 32.070. Also specifies the procedure for obtaining a recommendation from a Missouri Lodge Section 32.080. Section 32.070. PETITION FOR RESTORATION BY GRAND LODGE. A person who has been indefinitely suspended or expelled by a lodge no longer in existence or by the Grand Lodge may petition the Grand Lodge for Restoration. The Petitions for Restoration by the Grand Lodge must be made by a letter requesting restoration, shall be addressed to the Grand Lodge, personally signed by the person applicant and must be filed with the Grand Secretary no later less than thirty days prior to an Annual Communication. The Grand Secretary shall forward the petition to the Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who shall cause an investigation to be made, unless the petition has been withdrawn prior to any action being taken by said committee. The Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee shall present the report of the actions of the Committee, with its recommendations, to the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication. Upon favorable report of the Committee and approval of the Grand Master as noted in his Annual Address, restoration shall be deemed effective upon approval of the Grand Master’s Address. Action for restoration not reported favorable by the committee or not included in the Address of the Grand Master shall only be deemed effective following a two-thirds favorable ballot at the Annual Communication at which the petition was received. A two-thirds favorable vote is required to restore a person who has been indefinitely suspended or expelled by a Lodge no longer in existence or by the Grand Lodge. If the Grand Lodge approves the Petition, the person is restored; and the Upon approval and restoration by the Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary, as soon as practicable, shall prepare and forward to him the official Dimit Without Privileges of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The restoration of an indefinitely suspended or expelled person by the Grand Lodge

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does not restore him to membership in his lodge. The Grand Lodge shall not receive the Petition for Restoration from a person who has been indefinitely suspended or expelled by the Grand Lodge sooner than five (5) years from the date of suspension or expulsion, or from a person who has been indefinitely suspended or expelled by a lodge no longer in existence sooner than three (3) years from the date of suspension or expulsion, or in either case from the date of satisfaction of any sentence imposed upon him by a court of law, whichever is later, or from the date of a prior petition for restoration. PURPOSE: To specify balloting procedures for petitions for restoration and move time limitations to a new section Section 32.080. DIMIT IF NOT RESTORED TO LODGE MEMBERSHIP. A restored Freemason granted a demit without privileges pursuant to Section 32.070 shall be entitled only to the rights and privileges enumerated in Section 20.020. PURPOSE: Current 32.050 Section 32.090. RESTORATION FOLLOWING SUSPENSION. At the expiration of a suspension for a definite period of time imposed by a Trial Commission pursuant to Section 30.130, a Freemason is shall be automatically restored to all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry of to which he was deprived by the was entitled at the time of suspension., and no action is necessary by the lodge or himself. If a member who was tried by his lodge and expelled appealed from the action of the lodge to the Grand Lodge for a mitigation of the punishment, and the Grand Lodge instead suspends the appellant for a definite period of time, the appellant is restored, but not to lodge membership, and the appellant receives a dimit under Section 32.050. A Freemason against whom a judgment of expulsion was render by a Trial Commission and mitigated to suspension for a definite period of time following appeal shall be granted a dimit without privileges pursuant to Section 32.080 following the period of suspension. PURPOSE: These existing provisions are clarified and cross references added. (End of Article 32) Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jonce B. Chidister Jonce B. Chidister Past Master Four Mile #212

/s/ Alan E. DeWoskin Alan E. DeWoskin Past Master Cosmos Lodge No. 282

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FAILED AS AMENDED 284 - 342 PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 13.010 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. Repeal in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s [ s i c ] entirety Section 1 3.010 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Section 13.010 AGE A petitioner who is the son, grandson, or nephew of a Master Mason in good standing, or was in good standing at his death, and has enlisted or been drafted into Military Service, or any member i n good standing of the Order of DeMola y, ma y sign and petition a Lodge for membership at the age of 17 years and 6 months. The lodge may accept the petition, investigate the candidate, and vote on the candidate prior to his 18th birthday. However, No degrees may be conferred prior to the candidates 18th birthday. Other p e t i t i o n e r s must have attained the age of 18 prior to signing a petition for membership. Statement of purpose: To permit lodges to receive the petitions of, investigate and ballot on interested future military enlistees who are related to Master Masons, or current members of the Order of DeMolay shortly before their 1 8th birthday and to confer their degrees subsequent to their 18th birthday/ Respectfully submitted,

Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, R. Scott Gardner, announced a friendly amendment to the submitted proposal, suggested by the Committee, and with approval from the sponsors, to make changes as follows: PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 13.010 AND ADD SECTION 13.015 TO THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS AS FOLLOWS: (Additions appear underlined)

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â&#x20AC;&#x192; Section 13.010. AGE. Except as provided in Section 13.015, a petitioner must be at least eighteen years of age when he signs the petition. No degree may be conferred on any candidate less than eighteen years of age. â&#x20AC;&#x192; Section 13.015. EXCEPTIONS Petitions from applicants seventeen years, 6 months of age otherwise qualified under the Constitution and By-Laws may be accepted, investigated, and balloted on by a subordinate lodge provided the petitioner is: A. A member in good standing of the Order of DeMolay; or B. Enlisted, drafted, or otherwise enrolled in military service and the son, grandson, or nephew of a Master Mason in good standing, or, if deceased, a Master Mason in good standing at the time of his death. Vote was taken on the Proposal AS AMENDED, and failed, as notated above the original form of the proposed legislation.

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Add the following ARTICLE IV, Section 10. Tiler’s duties STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: It has come to my attention that there are members reading and texting message while in a tiled Lodge. I do not think that this is neither the time nor a place to be playing with phone and texting of messages. I cannot think of any reason that requires an individual to use a telephone during a tiled Lodge. On several occasions I have observed brothers reviewing their messages and texting of messages during meetings. On one occasion a brother was observed using two smart phones for messages. The only exception would be a brother who is waiting for and emergency phone call reference a family member are from his place of employment that requires immediate attention. If a brother brings an electrical device in Lodge he must have permission from the Master prior to the meeting and placed in the vibrate mode. The ringing of the electronic device and texting of messages in Lodge is a distraction. This activity is distracting for the brother sitting next to you but other brothers in Lodge. It will be the Tyler’s duty to monitor the electronic devices deposited in the box and he will inform the brother that he has a message. SUGGESTED CHANGE: ADD: ARTICLE IV, Section 10 a: A box will be provided at the Tiler’s station for temporary collection of all electronic devices while the Lodge is tiled. All electronic devices will be deposited in the box provided by the Tyler during a Stated/Special Communication. It will be his duty to monitor the electronic devices and provide notification that a brothers electronic device is in need of attention. If necessary he will inform the Master. Violates will be fined $20.00 for all violations of this By-Law change.

TO THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI: The Voting on Proposed Legislation for Action having concluded, R.W. Brother Scott Gardner reported for the Committee on Jurisprudence: The Committee has considered and approved the Grand Master’s Dispensations, Edicts and Decisions 2014-1 through 2014-7. There is a Resolution that needs to be read for tomorrow. It is a Resolution to adopt The Lewis Jewel for Missouri Freemasons. (Resolution read; to be voted for on Tuesday and printed in the Tuesday section of the Proceedings) Please remember that any Proposed Legislation you have for the 2015 Grand Lodge that is going to amend or revoke a section of the By-Laws, or amend the Constitution needs to be presented to the Grand Secretary by the close of Annual Communication. We will be tracking the bills this year, and making sure that all of our I’s are dotted and our T’s crossed, so if you want something, come see us.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren, The Grand Lodge Special Committee on Achievement Award for the year of 2013-2014 continued the previous work completed by the Committee on Masonic Education. The mission remained to review, recommend and make changes to the Application for Masonic Achievement Award. The goals of the committee were two fold. First, we needed to streamline the application while modernizing it through the use of a web-based application. Second, bring the program requirements in line with the need to assist with strategic planning and improvement in the lodges throughout the state and show excellence in the work performed. To meet these goals, a number of changes were introduced to the scoring criteria. A change was introduced to the achievement levels beginning with the removal of the “Honor Lodge with Distinction” and “Truman Honor Lodge” levels. The previous levels were replaced with District and State Honors for lodges with the largest point totals in their district and across the state. To support the lodges in their understanding of the new process and online application form, the Achievement Award program was reviewed in detail at the DDGM training, held in August 2013. In addition to the training, an information session was held during every Area Meeting throughout the state between October and December 2013. A great deal of feedback has been provided to the committee including support for the modifications as well as recommendations for consideration next year. All feedback has been collected and will be assessed by the next committee for continued improvement. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin M. Fuller – Chair

Jon B. Broyles David W. Haywood

REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: The Building Supervisory Board received one request for guidance in anticipation of moving a Lodge to a new facility. Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 has located a property in St. Peters, thus effecting a change in Masonic District, and the committee concurs that the building is suitable for lodge purposes. Bridgeton Lodge will not proceed with relocation until Lodges return from being dark over the summer, and the DDGM obtains approval from Lodges within the district, per Section 7.180 of the By-Laws. Donald E. Scott, PMWGM Rod McGrath, PWM Rocky E. Weaver, PMWGM, Chairman Grand Lodge Building Committee

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on By-Laws is pleased to report that immediately following last year’s Annual Communication an updated version of the Constitution and By-Laws again was distributed in hard copy format and also placed on the Grand Lodge website. The Committee has added, updated, and clarified a number of annotations for the use of the Craft, and we trust that these annotations are both informative and helpful in understanding and interpreting the By-Laws. The Constitution and By-Laws contain a wealth of historical information, beyond just “Masonic Law”, and we hope the Brethren are taking advantage of this valuable resource. As indicated in our Committee’s Report at the 192nd Annual Communication, we have continued to work towards redacting and clarifying outdated or conflicting portions of the By-Laws to reflect the most current legislation approved by the membership of the Grand Lodge. The many provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws should be in harmony with each other and we are actively working to realize this goal although our work is not yet complete. The Committee does not have the ability to alter the meaning or substance of any provision of the Constitution and By-Laws and that any Committee revision must be only technical in nature and conform to the will of the membership as expressed through the formal Masonic legislative process. We hope to have this “clean up” completed by our next Annual Communication. The task of updating the Constitution and By-Laws necessarily must be a work in progress. We sincerely appreciate the brethren continuing to inform the Committee of any errors or needed corrections should they be discovered. Respectfully submitted, William M. Shansey Robert N. Young C. Brent Stewart Jonce B. Chidister, Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren, The Committee on Chartered Lodges met via teleconference on August 2, 2014 and submits the following report.

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Lodge Consolidations: 2013-2014 Lodge Consolidated

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Walker No. 605 Dawn No. 539 Benj. Franklin No. 642 Stella No. 538

Osage No. 303 Breckenridge No. 334 St. Louis Missouri No. 1 Neosho No. 247

Membership Statistics Statistics are queried from the Membership Database, as reported by Secretaries as of July 1. These statistics may change significantly as Secretaries continue to submit membership information to the Grand Lodge. The Reported 2014 Additions and Deductions cover 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014. MEMBERSHIP REPORTED 2013 PROCEEDINGS:

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ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer 233 Affiliated as Multiple Members 197 Affiliated as Original 17 Initiated Entered Apprentice 956 Passed 920 Raised to Degree of Master Mason 939 Reinstated after Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues 480 DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues 887 Dimitted Without Privileges 27 Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership 215 Dimitted from Lodge of Original Membership 37 Withdrawal of Multiple Membership 55 Deaths 1,044 Expelled for Un-Masonic Conduct 8 MEMBERSHIP CURRENT AS OF 7/1/2014

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*NOTE: Some members are represented in several different categories above; therefore, these statistics do not necessarily reflect absolute changes in total membership. Additionally, this report is compiled while Annual Returns are still being processed. INFORMATIONAL STATISTICS ONLY Fifty Year Members (between 7/1/2013 and 6/30/2014) 583 Remitted Dues (between 7/1/2013 and 6/30/2014) 710 Total Endowments Purchased as of 6/30/2014 4,981

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Trends:  No significant changes in numbers in 2014.  Lodge consolidations have decreased this year to 4 (down from 7 last year), this is not a positive trend.  The number of EA’s and FC’s compared to the number of Master Masons being raised continues to show a steady decline (2012, 2013, and into 2014).  The number of EA’s and FC’s not completing their degrees and not becoming Master Masons continues to increase.  Multiple memberships continue to slightly grow while withdrawals from multiple memberships have decreased.  Membership reinstatements for NPD have showed an increase and demits showed a decrSuspensions for nonpayment of dues have decreased significantly from 2012 to 2013.  Withdrawals from multiple memberships have decreased slightly.  Endowed memberships purchased came up slightly but all of the data was not available to determine the number of living and deceased endowed memberships.  2014 shows approximately a 50% decrease in 50 year members compared to last year…possibly due to the average age of members coming down. Committee suggestions: Lodges should continue to place emphasis on helping members obtain the materials needed so they can seek out new prospects and sell the fraternity.  Assign members to become experts in the various programs and the fraternity overall so they can teach others.  Communicate the various programs to the families of members as well and keep them informed of who the lodge contacts are.  Utilize the materials published by the Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee. Lodge secretaries can purchase these items using the supply form. (Folder with DVD and tri-folds explaining the fraternity and programs).  Keep a stock of tri-folds on hand to give to new prospects as well as members who are working their way through the degrees. (On the Threshold, The Entered Apprentice, The Fellow Craft, The Master Mason). Recommend that the lodges develop a more aggressive mentoring program and strengthen Masonic education during stated lodge communications.

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 First line signers and secretaries should be diligent in communicating with prospects and candidates so there will be no question about when they will receive their degrees.  New members going through their degrees can benefit by having their mentor sit with them during regular lodge communications and should be encouraged to quietly ask questions (not being disruptive) if they are not sure of the meaning or significance of something in the ritual. This is a good time to begin teaching the meaning of the ritual.  Continued emphasis should be placed on quality education at C2A classes. New members who receive their degrees at C2A classes should be assigned mentors who will continue their education at future lodge communications instead of just telling them to review the material that was given to them at the class.  Encourage new Master Masons to take at least a small part in degree work. Create new opportunities and take advantage of existing opportunities for newer members to learn outside of regular lodge communications. Recommend that lodges develop a more aggressive membership retention program that would not only benefit their lodge but all of the lodges in Missouri.  Worshipful Masters and Wardens should constantly evaluate their lodge in order to identify issues that could be a problem in the future and work toward a resolution. The attitudes of lodge members are a critical element as to whether a lodge will flourish or fail. Place emphasis on leadership roles being carried out in a friendly way while still being aggressive.  Increase communications with members and seek out members who are having a hardship that prevents them from paying their dues. Officers or committees can also contact members who are not coming to lodge to find out the reason and if transportation is an issue, the lodge can work out a solution to provide transportation to those members.  Delinquent Dues Committees should make attempts to contact members who are late in paying their dues shortly after the secretaries send out letters in an effort to bring information back to the lodge.  WM elects can pursue involving new master masons on committees and offer opportunities for new members to be involved with the development of lodge communications such as web site design and trestle boards.  Constantly seek ideas from the lodge members so that officers advancing through the chairs can review the suggestions and appropriately implement some of the ideas.  Worshipful Master’s and Wardens should be working together to formulate a 5 year activity plan to stabilize their respective lodges and create continuity as officers advance through the chairs.

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Lodges continue to be visible in their communities by hosting MOCHIP events and participate in other community functions.  Lodges work together and share resources in collective efforts.  Lodges come together and have their family functions in public places instead of staying within their respective lodge halls hidden away.  Seek participation when appropriate in community celebrations. In conclusion, elected officers should be aware of and seek solutions to correct situations that tend to keep members from being active in their lodges. Better communications with lodge members could reduce the numbers of suspensions from nonpayment of dues and provide the lodge members with information when a recommendation is made to remit a member’s dues. Giving more attention to new members could increase their enthusiasm and would reassure them that they play an important part of their lodge. Encouraging newer members to get involved with ritual and degree work (even the small parts) could reinforce their commitment to the lodge. Education and involvement can reinforce a new member’s attitude by reassuring him that he really did become a part of the lodge and not just a “dues paying member” who only sits on the sidelines during meetings. Increased visibility in the public can draw attention to the fraternity in a positive way and non-masons may become curious enough to ask questions of the members and try to find out more about the fraternity. Provide members with the help and resources necessary so they can seek out new prospects and sell the fraternity. Respectfully Submitted, Craig A. Skinner, Chairman Robert Gander David Ingersoll Dallas Smith Charles Wiegert

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: This committee receives all periodic publications received at the Grand Lodge office and from them chooses some representative articles for this report. This year the follow items were reviewed: 36 grand lodge proceedings on CD, 2 online, and only 4 in printed form; 26 online newsletters, and 196 printed magazines and newsletters. Choosing representative articles to include in this report requires omitting of a vast number of articles that were interesting, informative, and inspiring. Some were simply too long to include, some were in other languages. For example, there is the quarterly publication of the Grande Oriente d’Italia,

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HIRAM. It’s a book-size, scholarly Masonic volume, with articles like these: a grand master’s lecture on the esoteric progression and the Masonic initiation based on Collodi’s novel, Pinochio; a university professor’s treatise on Masonry as it relates the Greek mystes (initiate), based on a root meaning “to close the eyes.” Another university writer discusses “Seder sel pesach e agàpe massonica.” A surgeon discusses “one of the most important concepts of the Massonic Order, the concept of “Grande Architetto dell’Universo” (G.A.O.T.U). These are a few from the first volume for 2014. An essayist writes of “i nobili viandanti” (noble travelers) such as Hermes and Odysseus, in light of the traveling metaphor in Freemasonry. HIRAM is published in the Italian language, but once the Grand Master gave his address in English (“Free to Build”), in which he states: “To a Freemason, building is first of all a form of ‘education,’ or put more simply ‘self-education,’ to the ethical-moral building of the ‘self’; the Freemason learns to carry out a constant renewal, a constant improvement. And to do so, the Freemason must learn to be a free man.” The Montana Freemason 90.1 (March 2014) had an illustrated article on “The Seven Arts and Sciences Enlarged,” by MW Bro. Jack R. Levitt (CA), which ended with this statement: “Like Freemasonry, the study of the seven liberal arts and sciences is a life-long pursuit.” In 2013, “to encourage grade school children to learn to enjoy reading,” the Montana Masonic Foundation launched a Kindles-for-Kids program. In cooperation with the schools, the students could win Kindles by reading books. In a seven-page article on “Albert Pike’s Esoterika,” Dan Gardiner, starts as follows: “It is virtually unknown by Montana Masons that Albert Pike not only visited Montana in his capacity as a Mason, but did so at least twice—making stops in a handful of places, including Butte, Deer Lodge, and Helena—and remained in correspondence with Montanans as well. It is probably almost as unknown that while Pike was the champion of the Scottish Rite, he defended the Blue Lodge, or three ‘Craft’ degrees, as being essential.” Esoterika is Albert Pike’s study of “The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry.” It is edited by Arturo de Hoyos. “Grit and Determination: Brother Lamade and America’s Greatest Family Newspaper,” is the article featured on the front cover of The Northern Light 45.2 (May 2014). Nostalgia may prompt you to go to the web site of the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (www.ScottishRiteNMJ.org) to read the article and see the illustrations going back to 1891. Especially, if you, like John Glenn, Gene Autry, and Carl Sandburg, became a youthful entrepreneur at about age 12 by selling Grit newspapers and collecting your seven cents from the 20-cent price. You may share my surprise at the photograph of the slick color magazine cover of the modern day Grit. Detrick Lamade became a Freemason in 1893 in Ivy Lodge No. 397 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He became its Master in 1900 and he was later the eponym for Dietrick Lamade Lodge No. 755. One of the most beautifully produced, informative, and inspirational grand lodge magazines that I read is the New Zealand Freemason. I start this report with an article on allegory from the December, 2013 issue and the Grand Master’s inaugural address. 1. Allegorical Messages and Their Relevance to Freemasonry in the 21st Century, by WBro RN Lancaster, New Zealand Freemason 41.4 (December 2013) [This Opinion piece has been adapted from a lecture delivered by WBro RN Lancaster to the Research Lodge of Wellington on 11 July 2013. The full script,

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together with source references, can be found in the transactions of that Lodge.] The development of the craft ritual stopped shortly after the Union of 1813. In New Zealand our ritual is primarily that of the English constitution, with grafted on elements familiar in Scottish and Irish workings. The last amendment was in 1934. Hence the majority of the language is some two hundred years out of date. Notwithstanding the evolution of language, the fundamental principles expressed in the three Degrees, which are the quintessence of Freemasonry— Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth—mean the same now as they did at the very beginning of our institution. Our rituals use builder’s tools as symbols and allegory to illustrate and expand these basic moral truths. How do the allegorical messages delivered in the three degrees fit with life in the 21st century? The Greeks called a place of public assembly agora; from this they built the word agoreuein, meaning speak, in the sense of addressing a public gathering. When to this is added alias [allos], meaning another, the compound gives us ‘allegory,’ which is the speaking about one thing in the terms of something else. Allegories can be extremely complex, extended metaphors and difficult to understand or fully unpack because, with an allegory, virtually every character and occurrence can have a symbolic meaning. Why use it rather than say what you mean? Firstly, anything that is defined in plain language is restricted to finite bounds. However, with allegory there may be meaning on two or more levels. The alter meaning is understood only through an interpretive process. Each individual can decode this meaning only by using their personal experience and previous knowledge. In other words, allegory is a tool of abstract thought, often requiring imagination to unravel. “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” — Albert Einstein Secondly, man experiences and understands at two levels. He perceives and understands this physical world through five senses and the mind. At the metaphysical level he has a spirit or, colloquially, a heart which is capable of comprehending matters which are beyond the mind. Therefore, if the symbolic message is reduced to mere words, the spirit of the message can be lost. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Freemasons use symbolic allegory because the moral messages we wish to deliver have as much, if not more, to do with the spirit as with the mind. However, there are times when the allegorical symbol can also confuse and perhaps puzzle. For example, the Masonic message we derive from the plumb rule of a builder is one of justness and uprightness of life and actions, yet a plumb rule is also used in the Hiramic Legend of the third degree as a criminal weapon. Perhaps the allegory of the plumb rule in the third degree is that good intentions taken to the extreme can produce evil. One sometimes needs a guide to assist in understanding the allegory to apply the correct message. Masonic allegories are simply figurative stories or statements. Their purpose is to illustrate moral principles. Those principles are represented by symbolic figures that clarify and emphasise the message of the allegory. Thus, allegory in the ritual of the three degrees attempts to bring into play the imagination and stir the emotions of candidates. Messages of the Three Degree Rituals: Whilst an exhaustive study of Masonic allegory in the three degrees is beyond this paper it is necessary to elaborate on some of the key concepts so that their value to the 21st century can be evaluated. Thus, let us examine some of the key messages contained in the

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allegories of the three degree rituals. The three degree rituals in Freemasonry portray incidents, practices and legends related to the building of King Solomon’s Temple. On one level they chart out the stages of a working stonemason’s career. On a higher level they are an allegory of life itself. They encompass an entire life span, from the entrance of a man on this mortal existence through adulthood to his inevitable destiny which, in physical life, stops at the grave and transcends it in the metaphysical. The first degree is an initiation or a birth into Freemasonry. The second represents the learning years or, symbolically, manhood. The third is a symbolic death as one man and resurrection into a more perfect life as a Master Mason. Progressively, they dramatise the philosophy, ethics and morality of Freemasonry and attempt to establish a recognisable pathway to further Masonic knowledge. They are the foundation for the Masonic journey which each brother must pursue for himself by reading and reflection. In the First Degree the first visual presented to a candidate, following the removal of his blindfold, is the Three Great Lights—the Volume of the Sacred Law, the Square and the Compasses. The allegory here is that the Volume of the Sacred Law, of whatever the religious belief, is important to all for the truths it contains, not for the religious deity it represents. Throughout the ceremony the principles of moral truth and virtue are extolled. What is not mentioned is that the essence of the First Degree ceremony is to introduce the concepts and importance of a work ethic, which relies on accuracy, labour and perseverance. This is the first of three elements by which we introduce Freemasonry to our Initiates. The second element, knowledge, is contained in the Second Degree ritual. The Working Tools of the Second Degree symbolise not only the moral code elements of the First Degree Tracing Board but extend them to include equality and behaviour. The Winding Stairs and the Middle Chamber are important parts of the Tracing Board. The stair can be considered symbolic of human progress. From the lowest step the highest step is out of sight. At the beginning of life its end is beyond vision. The ascent represents the toil and labour of existence which study and acquisition of knowledge entails. The outcome of our life is hidden from view until we are worthy of it. Hence The Winding Staircase can be considered an allegory of the ascent of the mind from ignorance to knowledge through the toils of study. The third element, contained in the Third Degree, is spirituality. Here the Hiramic Legend portrays an allegory of life, of tragedy, and of resurrection. The allegories, symbols and emblems reveal the teachings, but in such a manner that each candidate must be guided to find them for himself, for only when a man finds truth for himself does it become a permanent possession. How do the allegorical messages that can be found in the three degree rituals fit with life in the 21st century? If we look carefully at the development of Freemasonry, there are several pivotal events that have shaped our current ethos. The men who founded Freemasonry have been said to be the last of the alchemists and the first of the scientists and our moral and ethical values evolved from their enlightened thinking. In the late 1800s, Victorian values influenced Masonic priorities by placing emphasis on heightening social awareness and stressing social idealism. Political and religious differences that had torn nations and continents apart were left outside the door of their lodges. In the 20th century, Freemasonry sustained the Victorian idealism and reinforced

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the philanthropic emphasis of the fraternity. Sadly, however, Masonic tradition became locked in ritual as an end, not as a process. Today we are shaped by the 19th century concept of social benevolence and the 20th century emphasis on ritual as the completion of a Mason’s education about the fraternity. Freemasonry grew virtually in a straight line from the early 1900s to the mid sixties, when it levelled out and since then has been in a slightly steeper straight line decline, with membership now at a little over 8,000. Clearly we have not only failed to keep Freemasons active in the craft but also to appeal to the past three generations as a worthwhile investment for their time. Generation X, born 1966-1976, came of age during the period 1988-1994. They are sometimes referred to as the ‘lost’ generation, the first of the ‘latchkey’ kids, exposed to lots of day-care and divorce. Known as the generation with the lowest voting participation rate of any generation, Generation Xers were quoted by Newsweek as ‘the generation that dropped out without ever turning on the news or tuning in to the social issues around them.’ They are often characterized by high levels of scepticism and ‘what’s in it for me’ attitudes. Generation Xers are arguably the best-educated generation with 29% obtaining a bachelor’s degree or higher. With that education and a growing maturity they are starting to form families with a higher level of caution and pragmatism than their parents demonstrated. Their concerns run high over avoiding broken homes, kids growing up without a parent around and financial planning. Generation Y, born 1977-1994, came of age in the period 1998-2006. They are referred to as ‘Millennials,’ but are sometimes called ‘Echo Boomers,’ referring to the generation’s size relative to generation, and due to the significant increase in birth rates during the 1980s and early 1990s. The speed of the Internet and other media has led this cohort to be extremely flexible and changing in its fashion, style consciousness and where and how it is communicated with. It is much more segmented as an audience compared to previous generations. Generation Z, 1995-2012, nicknamed ‘digital natives,’ is the generation that will start to become of age for Freemasonry in about three years time. They are sometimes referred to as ‘The Pluralist Generation,’ reflecting the lack of majority in society and increasing fragmentation in families, media, communication, religion, politics, and demographics. They live in a world where technology is ubiquitous, materialism is rampant and ‘happiness’ is the ultimate goal. They prefer to socialize electronically not in person and do not know life without technology. Little more is understood about them at this time except that they will live and work in an environment that is beyond the comprehension of earlier generations. The ‘Millennials’ and the ‘digital natives’ will ultimately decide the fate of Freemasonry. The theme that runs through both groups is technology. When they knock on a door they do so electronically. Freemasonry must understand that, if they cannot find our front door, they will simply go elsewhere. This would be a failure on our part, not theirs. Despite the fundamental shifts in society, the concepts of morality and virtue presented in the tiered system of symbolic dramatisations of the three degrees are as valid now as they were when first used. As Mahatma Gandhi said, Even if I am a minority of one, truth is still the truth. However, what is not valid in the 21st century is the current emphasis on ritual as the completion of a Mason’s Masonic education. In the 1956 Prestonian Lecture, Bro George Draffen MBE, one of the most notable Scottish Masonic scholars

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said: It is no part of the function of ritual to act as a medium of instruction. The function of ritual is to enshrine the teachings or dogma of the society to which it applies, in such a way as to be recognizable only to the initiated. It provides the neophyte with the background or framework upon which he must build the superstructure. The use of allegory to do this enables an initiate to seek with guidance to the limit of his own ability and at his own pace. I therefore conclude that the allegorical messages of the three degrees not only fit with life in the 21st century but are as essential to it as they were to the 19th century, 200 years ago. Society may have changed but the challenge to provide a pathway to ‘Brotherly love, relief and truth’ remains. Roscoe Pound’s famous assertion, ‘Masonry has more to offer the 20th century than the 20th century has to offer Masonry,’ is equally true of the 21st. However, what is required at this time is a paradigm shift. We need to recognise that the rituals of the three degrees are not to impart knowledge to an initiate but to enable him to recognise the correct path when he finds it. Having recognised this, we must provide the ‘millennials’ and the ‘digital natives’ with the follow-up Masonic instruction and education required in a medium and manner in which they are both conversant and comfortable with. The common denominator for both generations is technologically. They are attuned to it and they expect instant, accurate information of a high standard. We must position Freemasonry to provide this or, like old soldiers, we will simply fade away. [WBro Bob Lancaster was initiated into the former Lodge Wainuiomata in 1882, subsequently joining The Britannia Lodge and, when that Lodge handed in its charter, he joined his current Lodge, Te Puni No. 315. He is also a member of the Research Lodge of Wellington. He has held the Grand Lodge offices of Grand Steward and Grand Sword Bearer. He lives in Avalon, Lower Hutt.] 2. The Relevance of a Research Lodge in Enhancing the Dissemination of Masonic Education, by Bro Gerald McGhie, New Zealand Freemason 41.3 (September 2013). There is now a great deal of information on the change process being considered within Freemasonry New Zealand. The Grand Lodge has led the way with the Strategic Directions paper. But studies within the wider Lodge movement and articles within New Zealand Freemason magazine are providing useful supporting comment. But, perhaps inevitably, issues remain. For many years discussion within Freemasonry has pointed to shortcomings in our performance. A recent paper given in the Research Lodge of Wellington referred to references as far back as 1941 to an overemphasis on the conferring of degrees. There were also comments about lack of time given to the further instruction of the Master Mason. The reference was again made in 1953 to the preoccupation of conferring degrees and finding little time for anything else. The validity of these comments should not be allowed to go unnoticed. As a first measure could the Grand Lodge consider establishing an Action or Focus Group to determine how best to deal with the substantive parts of the many suggestions and comments made over the years, to ensure that ultimately the most useful are fed into mainstream analysis? My second concern relates to the question of whether current reform initiatives are based on research-based analysis across a widely representative group of Brethren as to what they want from their membership of Freemasonry. The other part of the question is; do we have evidence-based data on how the public itself perceives us?

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If not, on both questions, are we prepared to seek professional advice on how we might best go about obtaining this information? Even more, having received and analysed such advice, would we then be prepared seriously to get to grips with any restructuring that may be required? There is a larger question, and I make this point with some trepidation, whether simply by presenting information on Freemasonry in a better form we would provide a long-lasting solution to the problem we are experiencing with falling numbers in our membership? I am optimistic enough to think that a more modern presentation of our procedures would help. But, there are larger issues. Perhaps the lack of willingness to pick up on the useful suggestions made in the past points to a certain lack of dynamism or unwillingness within the membership to get to grips with a complex range of issues that confront all organisations in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s somewhat self-centred and dissonant world. As a relatively new Master Mason I am constantly concerned at what is an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;apparent,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I emphasise apparent, lack of self-awareness among our membership as a whole of the significant social and economic changes going on in the community around us; the community that is the very source of our membership. The Wellington Research Lodge, and possibly other such Lodges, has led the way by pointing to better presented education programmes within Freemasonry. Certainly that is an important factor. But equally important are suitably qualified presenters. Is Freemasonry prepared to put the educators through professionally-based teacher training programmes aimed at providing information in a modern and professional way? Any changes required would be undertaken while drawing on well-qualified members within the organisation who have a deep knowledge of Freemasonry, particularly its unique culture, and who also acknowledge that Freemasonry cannot continue to ignore the need for change. While looking forward they will have the necessary wisdom and, might I say ballast, to know what must be preserved. Their views should be listened to carefully. One of the areas of concern to many new members relates to ritual. Ritual is a central factor in Freemasonry. It should remain so. But are we really aware, or perhaps more importantly do we clearly acknowledge, that the modern generation has different priorities and attitudes to those which the majority of us grew up with? In an earlier issue of New Zealand Freemason [May 2011] I outlined what motivates younger people in the 21st century, what they look for, what they reject. I am delighted that a recent comment to the Research Lodge of Wellington endorsed this view. Indeed younger members want to question, they want involvement, they want to be interactive and to learn. They also have a very low boredom threshold and seem most comfortable with flattened organisational structures. The younger generation have come through an education system where memorisation and rote learning are almost unknown? In fact, those wishing to achieve any sort of standard in tertiary education would fail to advance if they simply repeated what they found in textbooks. Students must demonstrate that their material has gone through their heads and been expressed in a form that demonstrates understanding. A very useful recent article in the March issue of New Zealand Freemason refers to various means by which ritual is being undertaken to cope with modern demands. Has any serious thought been given

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to the, points mentioned in that article? Freemasons should not be too apprehensive. The huge popularity of such films as Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and other such Gothic clones show that young people are not afraid to enjoy aspects of a ritualised past. Can we learn any lessons from this? But, more importantly, there is a huge spiritual gap in the wider community. People are beginning to see that a constant diet of consumerism, and saturation coverage of the deeply shallow celebrity community, provide little more than the momentary satisfaction of a sugar rush. This malaise represents a huge opportunity for Freemasonry. Freemasonry ethics provide a very positive prospect for the future of the Craft and a pathway to attract new members. Indeed what is our distinctive brand, as the Strategic Directions paper tried to ask? We do have a solid track record and we do provide an alternative? No organisation faces the prospect of ‘reform,’ however defined, with equanimity. But, as I have said in the New Zealand Herald with regard to a separate issue, no organisation, governmental, private, institutional, or ecclesiastical, is beyond reform. Some have embraced change successfully and are seen as organisations that, while remaining true to their basic ideas, have become dynamic and forward looking in their activities across the board. I understand the Salvation Army is a case in point. Some organisations have rejected change or have gone through a ritualised activity aimed at satisfying some who are quite happy to see things remain pretty much as they have been. The results of these two different approaches have become plain to see. [Gerald McGhie first wrote an opinion piece for New Zealand Freemason, in the June 2011 issue, on the subject of Freemasonry, Society and Ethics. This was developed from a paper he presented to Westminster Lodge while a Fellowcraft. Gerald retired in 2003 following a distinguished diplomatic career. Since retiring he served as Director of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Pacific Cooperation Foundation and Transparency International, New Zealand. He has produced a number of publications on international affairs. He was initiated into Westminster Lodge No. 308 in May 2010 and joined the Research Lodge of Wellington No. 194 in 2012.] 3. Iowa Masonic Library Index Rerum— Now On-Line, Grand Secretary William R. Crawford, Editor, Grand Lodge Bulletin 114.3 (September 2013). Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F.&A.M. The Iowa Masonic Library has one of the largest and most nearly-complete collections of Masonic periodicals in the world. Masonic periodicals were among the first materials added to the Library, when it was started by T S. Parvin for the Grand Lodge of Iowa in 1845. These periodicals are stored in bound volumes on the third floor stack area of the Library. In 1905 the Library began indexing the Masonic periodicals in its collection. As stated in the Librarian’s Report to the Grand Lodge of Iowa that year, “It has been said that ‘a book without an index is like a pump without a handle.’ This may equally well be applied to a library, and such has been the condition of our Library in the past. With the preparation of the shelf catalogue the work of indexing, of classification, has begun.” I am pleased to report that work on the digitization of the index rerum for the

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periodicals is finished. The Grand Librarian and his assistants found remarkably competent and dedicated people to work on the project, and those employees have worked with great skill, accuracy, and speed. As a result, their work is complete. The project has resulted in approximately 350,000 article titles being added to the online library catalog available at www.iowamasoniclibrary.orq or on the link at the Grand Lodge web site www.grandiodgeofiowa.com All Iowa Freemasons can be justifiably proud at having contributed a unique and powerful tool to all who are interested in Masonic scholarship. The digital catalogue of Masonic periodicals this project has produced has no equal elsewhere in the world. All Iowa Masons owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation for the Corporation’s generous and continuing support of this project. 4. The Nebraska Grand Lodge Education Portal, The Nebraska Mason XXXII.2 (Summer 2013). The Nebraska Grand Lodge Education Portal (http:// nebraskamasoniceducation.com/) has been in existence for some time. This website provides a good source of honest and forthright information about Masonry. The first section of the website is the Course Catalog. Contained within this section is a candidate education section, created to give additional information to the newly initiated, newly passed and newly raised Mason. Here is provided an explanation of the 3 degrees, their symbolism, and discussion questions. Each degree is a PDF file (Adobe Reader can be downloaded at no cost), which can be printed. Many Blue Lodge education programs can be prepared with the information available. The following sections contain articles of Masonic subjects that give even further information about the Fraternity. Some of the articles are written by Nebraska Masons. Even our Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska, M. W. Thomas Hauder, authored some of these articles. These too are in PDF format and can easily be read on-line or printed. In this section, you will find the Masonic Jeopardy games generated by the Education Committee for the Spring and Fall Education Symposiums. The discussion forum on this website has also brought about some lively par ticipation. Once an individual registers, they are allowed to participate in the discussions about Masonry or any topic related to Masonry. This isn’t a freefor-all discussion. A referee will monitor the discussions and dispatch anyone who misuses this function. The Masonic Resource section provides a list of books and websites that will provide accurate information for Masonic research. Included in the lists is the annual Masonic Education Breakfast Recommended Reading books announced every year at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. The website is being improved as time permits. Future additions will include the monthly Masonic Education sent to secretaries each month. The Nebraska Grand Lodge Education Committee members are constantly looking for more ideas, articles, volunteers and anything else that can promote Masonic Education in Nebraska. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Grand Lodge Office, a Grand Lodge Officer, or Denny Brydl. 5. A Pilot Test to Evaluate the Intender Program, by Edward Rund, P.M., Illinois Freemasonry 20.2 (Spring 2014). [Having met Edward Rund at a Midwest Conference on Masonic Education some years ago, and seeing articles from time to time, I can assure you of two things: (1) His presentation will be brief, clear

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and to-the-point, and (2) You will find valuable ideas in them. —EOW] Freemasonry’s primary purpose is to accept good men as members and help them to become better men by exposing them to Masonry’s moral philosophy. This is done by assisting candidates to learn and apply that philosophy on an individual or group basis, or both. The key to achieving this purpose is to ensure men learn the specifics of our morals and values through a mentor-guided or self directed educational process. Then we must ensure they remain actively involved with more seasoned Masons in the lodge and elsewhere, especially by participating in lodge meetings and degrees. Minimally, there needs to be a sufficient length of time in order for the candidate’s new Masonic-based thoughts and actions to take hold and become enduring habits. What We’re Doing Our Grand Lodge’s Intender Program is designed to provide the guidelines and resources to accomplish this behavioral improvement. The brothers at my lodge are conducting a pilot test to determine the most effective way to use this Program in order to achieve our candidate education goals. We are exploring a combination of one-on-one learning opportunities with an assigned Intender as well as group events, bringing together all candidates, their Intenders, and a few lodge brethren. We currently have nine apprentices, and shortly a tenth, so we have a good supply with which to work. Our first initiative was to conduct a two-hour Intender training program using the Grand Lodge training materials, both video and print items. We next made sure the one-on-one aspect was being carried out, including work on the catechism. Last month we scheduled our first group session and, interestingly, it included a few apprentices and Intenders from other lodges. Unfortunately, two of Wilmette’s candidates were working that evening. Our agenda was to provide a guided discussion that covered reasons for wanting to be a Mason, the lodge’s expectations of candidates, and a review of (and answers to) the questions at the end of their Guidebooks. We provided time to answer their general questions about Masonry plus opportunities for comments and opinions from the Intenders and other Masons present. One of the purposes of the group aspect is to get everyone acquainted and to begin building a base of friendships, as well as starting their habit of coming to the Temple. All attendees believed the session was worthwhile and wanted to know when the next one was scheduled. As the Intender Coordinator, I followed this up with calls and emails to Intenders and candidates to assess how the continuing one-on-one’s were progressing, and assessing how soon they would be ready for their catechism exam. What We Hope to Achieve • Decreasing the number of newer Masons drifting away from lodge involvement or even leaving the Fraternity during their first few years. • Creating Masons who are more knowledgeable about our Fraternity, its history, philosophy, and symbolism and also building greater commitment to the lodge and its activities. • Building fraternal bridges between new and longer-termed Masons; between the young and the more senior members. A Continuing Process of Evaluation and Adjustment We recognize we’re in an all too human and voluntary environment. The process of making good, committed Masons isn’t easy, but using the above-mentioned educational materials and procedures, we have a much better likelihood of

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success; that is to say, better than just leaving it to chance, as we have all done in the past. Continuing evaluation of the different components and making appropriate adjustments should increase those chances of success. Finally, ongoing results and problems will be fed back to the Committee on Masonic Education. [One of the most valuable resources among the many Grand Lodge publications that we receive is The Cabletow, the official publication o the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, which celebrated 100 years in 2012. It is a small magazine, filled with informative and inspirational articles, in addition to such events as the Grand Master’s installation. The issue from which the following article is taken outlines in detail Grand Master Espino’s Seven-Point Program “to make the Craft last through tough and uncertain times ahead.” His motto is “Today’s Masonry, Tomorrow’s Continuity: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth as Edifice in Bridging Freemasonry to the Next Millennium.” He devotes 28 pages to introduce his long-term plan for educating Filipino Freemasons. Included in this issue are two sample letters to send to the Petitioner and a 16-page article, “Petitioner Lessons from the Old Stonemasons.” The bimonthly magazine is well worth the $20 subscription price.] 6. Mentoring the Petitioner, by WB Edmund Coronel, Associate Editor, The Cabletow 90.1 (May-June 2013), Grand Lodge of F.& A. Masons of the Philippines. The goal of MW Juanito G. Espino, Jr. to raise and promote Masonic Education begins right here in this issue. One of his program objectives lays emphasis on “making” Masons right. And the job can never be better than working in the correct approaches right from the very start. Easily, the Petitioner becomes the quick pick. Once he pops up in the lodge, the process begins. But there is a problem. Numerous are the books that have been printed about Masonry. But there is hardly any manual on how to handle Petitioners—if any at all. So, we sat down with VW Teodoro Kalaw IV, president of the Institute of Masonic Education and Studies (IMES). He is in charge of assembling the Mentoring Program for Petitioners and Candidates for Degrees. We pored over available materials, lunched, and pored over materials again. In the end, THE CABLE-TOW snatched some of the instructional materials taking shape on his drawing board and printed them here in this series. (By the way, thanks Kuya Ted!) Surveying the materials we have pocketed from Kuya Ted, a couple of significant points stand out which will serve the brethren well— A Petitioner is not a slave. (We only admit “free born” men.) In ancient Masonic practices, he was a youngster—a male of non-age. A learned committee must handle the Petitioner. It must adm inister a programmed care and instructions to this “youngster.” Handling a Petitioner is like quarrying a rock. A number of profound wisdom have lain buried under the forgotten methods of the olden stonemasons—but are very usable to Freemasons today. A “quarry master” knows how to. Qualifying a Petitioner goes for every member of the lodge. We didn’t choose our families. Our wives—for good or bad—came by way of destiny. But we can, at least, select our lodge members and friends. Never forget Form 372. Tell your Master to comply with it—and comply well.

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A Petitioner that goes to a Balloting meant that he has already slipped past all human guards possible. At the Altar, you are asking TGAOU to give his say on the Petitioner. So, never never mess with the ballot box once it is placed on the Altar. In case of emergency, call the Grand Lodge Inspector (GLI). They know—or ought to know—the law. When he fails, the Craft fails. Understanding the Petitioner: No younger than 21 years old, yet a Petitioner is symbolically a youngster of non-age. The Petitioner is often looked down as the lowest individual in the lodge. He is not yet a member. But without a Petitioner, there will be no lodge. Petitioners actually give cause to the founding of blue lodges. In the EAM Lecture, it says that the Charter—the empowering instrument of the ancient craft lodge—authorizes Masons “to Initiate, Pass, and Raise all good men and true who may apply for the purpose and whom they may find worthy.” (Emphasis added.] Therefore, all Petitioners must be “good men and true.” Who will qualify as Petitioner? In the Masonic Law Book, (MLB), the Ordinances set the general qualifications required of a Petitioners: “A man at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of signing of the petition, free born, a believer in God and a future existence, of good moral character, literate and physically able to conform substantially to what the several degrees require of him and has made adequate provision for himself and for his family in case of death. “ [Sec. 1, A, Art. VI, Ordinances, Part II, MLB] The word “free born” often escapes many Masons. Petitioners under bonds of servility or chattel service were barred from application. The “free birth” requirement dated back to the Middle Ages. Without total control of his will and time, a slave would certainly fail to accomplish his sworn duties with “freedom, fervency, and zeal” should he be admitted to the Craft. With slave-ownership gone, “free born” is now interpreted to imply to any obstruction to a Petitioner’s willful application to the Craft and his performance of Masonic duties once admitted. Also, a Petitioner must have resided in the Philippines or in any of the 5 overseas districts of the GLP (Northern Marianas, Guam, Korea, Okinawa and Camp Zana in Japan) for 12 months at the least. Locally, he must have been a resident of the jurisdiction, where the lodge he is petitioning for is situated, for at least 6 months. Good man and true “Good men and true” tops the theme and requirement of the Petitioner. To be “true” denotes a sense of honesty: The Petitioner gives free, straightforward and sincere statements—written and orally—above suspicions of pretense or deception. Being “true” is in accordance with facts or reality. Words and actions must match. Any claim must show in his person, home, community or work. Basically, “good” denotes moral excellence. To be good is to be virtuous—which is opposite to vicious. A good man is not debased in morals but up to standard. Not crude in taste but discriminating. Not despicable in manners but admirable. Not self-interested in relations but kind. Not foul in disposition but pleasant. Not excessive in measure but simply satisfactory. These italicized adjectives commonly describe what a good man is. It will help the bros to keep these attributes handy.

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What is Masonically “good”? Since the Petitioner is seeking admission into Masonry, then we measure him up against the “good” required by Masonry. For this, we evaluate him after Masonic standards, no more no less. If we were to search him for goodness, we search him after what is Masonically “good,” no more no less. Therefore, “good man and true” is the Petitioner’s theme. It acquires greater relevance once the Petitioner is initiated as an Entered Apprentice. He steps into the Fraternity on the Perfect Points of Entrance which are nothing but the cardinal virtues—temperance, prudence, fortitude and justice. “Virtues,” therefore, is the theme of the First Degree. A climb up the winding stairs is an ascent to the realm of knowledge—the means to apprehend knowledge (the five human senses), the means to comprehend knowledge (the Seven Medieval Arts and Sciences), and the fruits of knowledge (the Three Great Lights). “Knowledge” becomes the theme of the Second Degree. Virtuous and intelligent, what has a man got to do but to live up to the best, the ideals of the “true, the good and the beautiful.” Translated into Masonry, these are wisdom (the true), strength (the true) and beauty (the beautiful). “The true, the good and the beautiful” are what the ancient Greeks called the “transcendentals” which are the characteristics of an advanced or lofty existence—characteristics represented by GMHA. Therefore, we must search the Petitioner for signs of Virtues, Knowledge, and Ideals. (See related story.) External qualifications In the First Degree, it says that “it is the internal and not the external qualifications which recommend a man to be made a Mason.” The “good” is largely invisible or hard to see. It is the “internal qualifications.” The “external qualifications” validate more or less what we have inferred as internal. But what exactly are these “external qualifications”? “External qualifications” do not mean the jewelry a Petitioner wears, or his flashy car. It is not the size of a Petitioner’s income, or the number of his businesses, or the big honors and titles that go with his name. The late Bro. Albert Mackey, a respected authority on Masonic jurisprudence, defined “external qualifications” as the social extensions of an individual by which he is linked to, and accepted in turn by, the society or the world. These extensions are his— Social relations (Is he associating with decent people or people with police character?); Social standing (Is he respected in his barangay? Or is he being complained at the barangay justice?) [barangay = village]; Physical fitness (Is he a disabled or an able-bodied individual?); Moral or religious reputation (Is he a common, silent, worshipper? Or is he a blabbering bigot and fanatic?); and Quality of mind (Is he fairly intelligent? Or is he an intellectual retard?). Another social extension that came nearly a hundred years after Bro. Mackey is “value.” Value is something (like an idea, belief, concept etc.) that denotes a high degree of importance to an individual or group by which they ethically live by. Some values are universal. Family values, for instance, gives rise to respect for the elderlies. Nature values led to the caring of the environment and tree-planting. But some values are relative (that is, good only for a specific situation) and

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often found among social minorities. A cultural clan, for instance, which pays absolute worship to the moon will not salute any emblem like the Philippine flag. The bros must therefore keep a watchful eye on Petitioners carrying values opposed or injurious to the Craft. “Value” is what the 20th century put in place of virtues. Virtues make impossible demands. But values are light and can even be invented. For this, Masons must learn to distinguish values from virtues. Some values are relative and flitting. But virtues are universal and permanent. Values are openly displayed like fashionable clothes demanding recognition and respect. But virtues are what a wise man keeps secret—and he hates to be praised for having it. Portal and kitchen assignment Assignment of Petitioners to the lodge door and kitchen duties has come down to us in practice than in writing. Posting Petitioners at the lodge door alludes to the petitioners crowding the doors and steps of the ancient Greek temples. One version has it that they regularly waited for the temple priest or priestess to come out, collect their petitions, and walk back in. Another version says that they often pulled at the sleeves of worshippers walking up the temple steps, pleading to drop a few good lines before Zeus and other Olympus deities in behalf of their petitions yet unfulfilled. But the kitchen duties present a more historic reference to the Petitioners’ origin. Dining in a mess hall, the Medieval stonemasons were served largely by teenage boys. By all indications, these early waiters and busboys were the household domestics of the Master. Probably, they were even the sons and kinsmen of the stonemasons themselves. They were plucked from home to learn the trade on-site. Board and lodging were paid by doing kitchen services and other kinds of domestic help. Regardless, a number of these boys went on to become apprentices next. A couple of significance goes with the Petitioner’s assignment to the kitchen. It basically stands for his youth or non-age. Since the kitchen tops a mother’s homemaking chores, a Petitioner in the kitchen means that he is yet a boy under maternal charge. Not until he has become a Fellow will the men-folk treat him as an equal. Working in the kitchen exposes the Petitioner to the four elements—air, fire, earth and water. The station is a counterpoise to preceding inquiries about his financial sufficiency. Where he has proven his financial worth, he is led next into deliberation about his humble station. The olden stove, heated by firewood, collected ash. Ash, the remnants of burntout wood, is an element closest to earth. It is symbolic of mortification. It readies him for Initiation where the symbolic death of his old self is ought to be achieved. 7. Our Business Meeting, by RW Bro David J. Williamson, Grand Chaplain Emeritus, The Empire State Mason 62.3 (Fall 2013), The Grand Chaplain’s Corner The image of a BUSINESS MEETING that is common in other societies doesn’t really fit my image of what Freemasonry is... (circa 1917) In an effort to live out my Masonic obligation “to learn to subdue my passions, and improve myself in Masonry,” I regularly read books and magazines about our beloved Fraternity. One of the periodicals I’m just starting to enjoy is The Journal of the Masonic Society (www.themasonicsociety.com), edited by one of my favorite Masonic authors, RW Michael Halleran (whose books include The

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Better Angels of Our Nature, a fascinating look at Freemasonry in the Civil War, and Bro. Brother’s Journal, a compilation of amusing articles he has written for the Scottish Rite Journal). The Spring II 2013 issue of The Journal of the Masonic Society features a piece by the organization’s Secretary, Brother John R “Bo” Cline, in which he laments that few Brothers seem interested in Masonic education. He says, “As I was introduced to the Craft through the ‘Work,’ I was enticed by the promise of further Masonic education. What I have typically experienced during lodge gatherings can best be described in the definition taken from my grandfather’s 1917 Masonic monitor, which states, ‘The business of the Lodge is that which it does chiefly in common with other societies.’ The image of a business meeting that is common with other societies doesn’t really fit my image of what Freemasonry is....” I would guess that all of us have had that experience in Masonry: some aspect of the Craft doesn’t really fit our image of what Freemasonry is “supposed to be.” Brother Cline acknowledges this later in his excellent column, saying “I understand that men join in our labors for various reasons A number of years ago I recommended in this column that Worshipful Masters should poll their members about the top reason they joined the Craft and what they hope to achieve or receive from their membership. Of course, this isn’t a uniquely Masonic issue. In fact, I just read an article about why pastors are frequently the lightning rods for criticism in churches, and the author noted that people have a wide variety of expectations about what church (or synagogue or mosque) is “supposed to be.” Sometimes our expectations are unrealistic. Sometimes our expectations are selfish. When I teach classes about prayer, I frequently require people to share with the group what they’re praying about. Many people have told me later that having to voice their priorities and desires in front of others has caused them to have a change of perspective and a change of heart. More frequently, though, I think our expectations are good and noble—as long as we don’t impose them on others. Some of us really love the semi-democracy of taking decisions (even minor ones like voting to pay the bills), while others love the relaxed social time before and after a meeting. Some of us want to get out and do community service, while others prefer the work of our ceremonies. Some of us crave the recognition which an office or award or Degree brings, while others are thrilled to meet and labor together on the level with neighbors, family and friends. Some promote the idea that charity begins at home, while others believe charity is about enriching the world around us. The truth is that we need all of those ideas and emphases, and more, in our Lodges and in our communities of faith. So instead of arguing or (far worse) being inactive and apathetic, let’s each take a few moments to identify what we want and expect our Lodge and our religious organization to be. Second, voice those expectations to others, to weed out the unrealistic and the selfish thoughts that may have crossed (or imbedded themselves in) our minds. Then—and only then—let us commit our time, our talents, our treasures and ourselves to being the very best Masons and men of God that we can be right here and now. Because if we do that (instead of imposing our expectations on others), our Lodges will thrive, our faith groups will thrive, and so will we. 8. Dead Fish, by RW William B. Fink, Jr. Junior Grand Warden, The Empire State Mason 62.3 (Fall 2013), Grand Lodge F.& A.M. of New York. “Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim

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upstream.” [W.C. Fields] Are you a Masonic dead fish? Is your Lodge a dead fish? A Brother who is a Masonic dead fish is one who simply goes through the motions of Masonry: a Brother who may attend Lodge regularly but does little more; a Brother who does not let the principles of Freemasonry influence his life in or outside of the Lodge room; a Brother who is not applying himself diligently to improve himself in Masonry; a Brother who does not make the effort to learn the basics of the lessons of the Ritual. Similarly, a dead fish Masonic Lodge is one that simply goes through the motions. It is a Lodge where the communications consist of opening, reading the minutes, paying the bills, and closing. It is a Lodge where there is a lack of attention to the Ritual—it is either poorly done, or glossed over—where parts are omitted or read. It is a Lodge where the finances of maintaining the Lodge’s meeting place are more important than Masonry, where the members spend their time flipping pancakes for pennies and then arguing about how to spend the meager proceeds. It is a Lodge with cliques and where the members hold grudges. This is a Lodge where they worry more about the number of candidates (or lack thereof) than being concerned about the quality. The duties of the investigating committee are handled in a perfunctory manner with no real inquiry made into character. It is a Lodge where proficiency in the catechism is not demanded before the candidate is advanced—where the Lodge calendar is more important than the education of the newly created Brother. If we are honest with ourselves, most of us—including me—would have to admit that we and our Lodge meet at least some of these definitions of a dead fish. If we are to be Masons we must rectify the situation. It will take a lot of effort; after all, it takes a lot of work to swim upstream. Only you can decide what type of live fish you want to be. You cannot change your personality or who you are, but you can strive for a better understanding of who that person is and, in doing so, develop a keener understanding of others as well. Work to respect your Brother for who he is. Try to understand the real principles of Masonry. They are there in the allegory of the Degrees. Take the time to read and study both the Ritual and Masonic writings. There are many volumes available and many more good ones are being published every year. Take these principles and reflect on how you can apply them to your own life and relationships. Of course, the reading courses offered by the Livingston Library [New York] are a good starting point but there is much more available than just these significant resources. There are the resources being developed by the Ritual Renaissance Project, as well. While this effort has only tackled the First Degree, to date, there is a vast amount of very pertinent material to aid your Masonic education. Do not limit your search to the printed page only. Today the Internet offers many opportunities for Masonic education and development. It is vitally important that you get involved in your own Masonic development. As for your Lodge, extend your own personal development into the Lodge meetings. This is an area that can produce many great programs if you make the effort. Some years ago I had a series of programs in my Lodge that were entitled “Why is…Lodge?” They consisted of roundtable discussions of the purpose of our individual Lodge, not Lodges in general. The discussions were lively and all of us leaned a great deal about ourselves and each other, as well as developing a clearer understanding of the unique purpose of our own Lodge.

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Another area for topics for Lodge programs is the Ritual itself. When was the last time you had a discussion as to the meaning of a particular lecture or a part of a lecture? The Ritual Renaissance Project is developing some great tools for use in such discussions. Take advantage of them. In my travels, I have noted that many Lodges have been Raising groups of relatively young men. These Brothers have sought out Masonry and have decided that it is what they need to escape from the crazy world of Facebook and 140-character tweets. Many know more about the Fraternity before they are Initiated than some of our long-time members. They are a valuable resource. Let them run with their ideas. Work on your presentation of the Ritual. Masonry is an initiatory society wherein the working of the Ritual is extremely important. It is only by presenting it well and in full form that the lessons can be transmitted effectively. It is not enough to be able to recite a part letter perfect. Each participant must understand what is being taught and deliver the work with understanding to convey that meaning. It is necessary to hold rehearsals—not just a perfunctory one, but several indepth programs. Pay attention to the floor work as well. Each movement has meaning and sloppy movement detracts from the performance as much as speaking poorly. Involve your newer members in the Ritual. They have a lot to offer and you will demonstrate your acceptance of them in no better way than by giving them responsibility. In recent years a movement called “Traditional Observance Lodges” has developed. I urge you to look into this program. It may not be for everyone but it does offer many important insights into the practice of Masonry. Resolve your Lodges finances. If you are spending all your efforts trying to pay the bills you will have no energy left for Masonry. A Lodge in a neighboring District found itself in this situation. They owned their own building and were spending all of their effort on its upkeep. Realizing that they had only a few years before they would have to surrender their charter, they decided to sell and made arrangements to meet in a local motel. Guess what happened? They did not fold. To the contrary, they are now one of the most vibrant Lodges in the District. They have numerous, well-qualified candidates, and their officer line does not have a single Past Master in it. Without the worry of the building they had time for Masonry. Membership: the most important thing to keep in mind is that it is not the quantity of candidates, but the quality of candidates. It is better to cancel a scheduled Degree than to Initiate an unworthy candidate or advance an unprepared Brother. Remember, when you sign a candidate’s petition, you are placing your own reputation as a Mason on that line. Investigating committees should investigate. Masonry is committed to making good men better. It is not our job to reform those who need it. Investigating committees need to make a thorough search into the prospective Brother. It may be a sign of our times, but it is important to verify that the answers he gave on the petition are truthful. Some states are requiring background checks by law enforcement prior to Initiation. That may be a little extreme but you should know the candidate well enough to vouch for the accuracy of his petition. Even consider if he will be a good fit for your Lodge; perhaps he might fit in better in the Lodge in the next town. If that is the case, do both a favor and suggest that he change his petition to the other Lodge. The new Brother’s Masonic education is as important as his quality as a man. It has been said that the role of an Entered Apprentice is to learn, that of a

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Fellowcraft to work and that of Master Mason to teach. How can we teach if we do not know the lessons ourselves? That gets back to making ourselves live fish and helping our newly made Brothers learn the path themselves. If we give Masonry away, it will be worth what we paid for it. Demand proficiency in the catechism for all three Degrees. Consider examination in open Lodge. Finally, we must work to eliminate cliques and grudges. Human nature being what it is we will probably not be completely successful. But we must make the effort. It goes back to respecting our Brothers. Differences in opinion are just that. They are not personal attacks. Each of us is human and subject to error. As soon as we realize that we could be wrong, peace and harmony will prevail. Finally—Is Grand Lodge a dead fish? If so, why? If so, what can be done to resuscitate it? Let me know your thoughts and let us start a serious discussion. 9. YOU, by MWBro John Cameron, Inaugural Address, The Alberta Freemason 78.7 (September 2013): “If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got?” In the modern world, many people attribute this quote to Anthony Robbins, renowned motivational speaker and self-improvement guru. Go back a few years and people will tell you that Albert Einstein said it, then back another generation or two and Henry Ford gets the credit. But before him, it was Brother Mark Twain who coined the phrase. The key word in this quote is YOU. But first, let’s talk about me, what I believe in as a Freemason and why I stand here today. I believe in equality for all mankind, practicing charity for our communities and throughout the world, and striving to live a life with high moral standards. It’s all about Brotherly love, relief and truth. The truth is, I stand here today as Grand Master because I want to make a difference within Freemasonry here in Alberta. The real truth is that I am Grand Master because I visited many Lodges, and a lot of Brothers know me and hopefully believe and trust in me to make a difference within Freemasonry. When I joined I did not visit Lodges. But once I started I forgot to stop. I have attended the All Canada Conference in Winnipeg six times and the Conference of the Grand Masters of North America three times. I have visited the four Western provinces and four States. I have seen and heard of a number of good ideas. I have brought some of these ideas back to my own Lodge, and we have tried them. Some worked and some didn’t, but at least we tried. When MWBro Brian Shimmons introduced the Strategic Plan, it focused on a five to seven year commitment from the Lodge. The Lodge Officer Line is groomed to take their chairs and to be proficient in their duties. When MWBro Gerald Waldern offered training seminars for officers who wanted them, ten of the fourteen Districts opted to take them. The zeal and enthusiasm shown by the participants was remarkable. In many cases the results were immediate, as I saw Lodges implementing what they had learned at their very next meeting. We knew we had a winner. MWBro Peter Dunlop targeted mentoring. It is important that mentoring does not stop once a candidate becomes a Master Mason or we will lose him. This past year I learned from MWBro David Roth’s Ten Year Officer Training Program that “training the trainer” and education are imperative if we are to succeed and grow. These programs have been well received to date. At the Western Canada Conference two years ago I presented a paper on what I planned to do as Grand Master in my year. Afterwards, my fellow Brothers informed me I was trying to do too much. However, I disagree and feel that we

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cannot do too much. For the past many years, Freemasonry has suffered from a number of problems. Some even say it has been going on since the beginning of the Craft. However, I believe we need to correct and enhance the following: Declining membership; Suspensions for non payment of dues; Demits; Candidates who are not carrying on with their degrees; Low attendance; Decline in proficiency in the degree work; Boring festive boards; Lack of or poor mentoring; and Non-existent communications. Now, and as always, we have new members joining the Craft. Today these new members are more cognizant of Masonry than we were when we joined. These new members are looking for different things of value, such as these five key points California discovered in an extensive survey. I feel that they apply to us in Alberta. 1 Member Experience 2 Masonic Education 3 Leadership and Management 4 Beyond the Lodge 5 Identity and Philanthropy I picked a wide spectrum because no two Lodges are the same, and why should we only work on some of our problems? Remember, we need to be perfect in ALL our parts. If I were to pick only one point—mentoring for example—it will benefit only the active Lodges. What about those Lodges with stagnant growth and no new young Masons? Will they be lost for another year? (1). Membership Experience I feel that there needs to be a better, more thorough investigation of prospective candidates. How can we find out if he is going to be a good Mason? Invite the prospective candidate to attend the festive board, barbecues, Lodge picnics, open houses, etc. Having the festive board prior to the meeting works particularly well, as it is much easier to get a prospective candidate to attend. Usually only one or two members know the prospective candidate in the first place. Three others will meet with him for the investigation but never really get to know him. Only when you have broken bread with him and met him socially will you be able to make a true and informed judgment as to who he is as a man. The candidate will have developed a closer bond with the Lodge members and will be less likely to drop out prior to finishing his degrees. This is a win-win situation. When you sponsor a candidate, sit with him until he has found new friends that he will seek out and sit with on his own. Then you will know that you have done your job. (2). Masonic Education Mentoring and education do not stop once he has become a Master Mason, and it’s not just the sponsor’s duty. It is every single member of the Lodge’s duty to be his Mentor in Freemasonry. I have made it a habit that if there is an initiate, I will sit with him when the Lodge is being tyled if the Worshipful Master allows me. I feel that both the candidate and I benefit from it. Membership experience will vary from one Mason to another. First we must

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be honest with the prospective candidate. There is no benefit in sugar coating what we expect or require from him. Often expectations are downplayed in order to get him to join. The same also applies with coercing members into taking an office. If we downplay the office or our expectations, why should we be upset when they live up to the standards we have laid out for them? We should concern ourselves with the quality, not quantity of the prospective candidates and following through with one of our three great principles—the Truth. Then finally, our meetings must be more interesting, informative and educational before any of the above points can be successful. If you can’t write something unique about Freemasonry, type the word Freemasonry in Google and you will get 7,430,000 results offered. I am sure you can find something of interest to discuss. There is nothing that says it has to be about Freemasonry. Education comes with everything this planet has to offer. Any topic can be discussed except politics and religion. (3). Leadership and Management All Lodges should have a Mentor Overseer. He would be responsible to ensure the candidates have been fully prepared for their degrees. He would see that the ritual is explained and questions answered. In reality, it would benefit Lodges to have the sponsors as the candidate’s mentors. The Mentor Overseer can follow up to see that the candidate is being taken care of. It’s about checks and balances, and it helps when all Brothers are in sync and have the skills to be Mentors. Next, one or more of the Brothers should be appointed to organize the education for every single meeting. It doesn’t have to be long, but at least have some education. I consider it a day lost if I don’t learn something new every day, regardless of the subject. Does anyone here in this room remember being called upon to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge? Third, I would like to see a Communication Coordinator within the Lodge. He may enlist the help of as many Brothers as needed to contact all the Brethren regularly. They can bring the members up to date on what’s new in the Lodge as well as bring back to the Lodge an update on what is happening in their lives. It is about keeping up friendships and offering Brotherly love and simply to let them know that they are not forgotten. Fourth, I would like to see someone designated to “meet, greet and seat.” We encourage our new Masons to visit but I have been to some Lodges, fortunately few, where if I were a new Mason I would have felt intimidated by the lack of attention as to who I was or what brought me there. He should be introduced around the Lodge to the membership and be seated with one of the more experienced Brothers. That Brother can explain the various nuances the visitor sees between his Lodge and theirs. This will boost his confidence and leave him with a positive impression of Masonry and the Lodge. Fifth, I don’t believe in having meetings for the sake of having meetings. The meetings must be interesting, informative and short. Once the business and education are done, retire to the festive board. You can now use this time for informal discussions about what is happening in your District, further education, debates etc. In reality I have found some of the more interesting ideas have come from the relaxed atmosphere at the festive board. (4). Beyond the Lodge I am a big fan of monthly dinners where the wives, family, and friends or prospective candidates meet at a different restaurant each month. This raises our public profile and is an excellent way to build a better bond with your Brethren and families. There are some Lodges who alternate between members’ homes.

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This would work well in some of the smaller or rural areas. Now, imagine beyond your mother-Lodge with your Brothers. A number of rural Lodges have had problems with dwindling membership. I ask you to pick a country Lodge and visit it regularly. Bring some Masonic education to present or help with ritual degree work if asked. We have some fantastic Masons in our rural Lodges. I invite you to meet them. For the rural Lodges it is time to stand up and be counted. Stop talking about no new prospects in town. You have fire departments, police, EMT, schools, banks, hospitals and numerous other businesses within any small towns. Have a barbecue, advertise and invite them. Target the ones you feel would make good Masons and give them a personal invitation. Invite Brothers from Lodges in your area to help meet and greet. If they don’t come to you go to them, e.g. police, fire, EMT, etc. Simply be a part of the positive, get out on the town and meet your neighbours. (5). Identity and Philanthropy Grand Lodge has endorsed both the Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund and the Masonic Foundation. However, I feel that we have missed a golden opportunity to promote ourselves to the general public. We are second only to the Alberta Government’s Rutherford Scholarship and Bursary Fund for supporting students in their post secondary education. For the past five years we have given 100 bursaries of $2,000.00 each. We will do that again this year. Last year we were selected to present two $5,000.00 bursaries in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. This year it will be two $7,500.00 bursaries. We have given away just shy of $3,500,000.00 since 1957 and have received little press to show for it. I have approached two Brothers, one in Calgary and one in Edmonton, to be Public Relations Advisors. Both VWBro Roger Matas and VWBro Don Stannard are involved in the advertising and public relations fields. It is common knowledge that-Freemasonry as-a whole has a less than stellar identity with the masses, and having a successful image is the most important requisite to any organization. For organizations to seek and experience long term success they will have to create the most compelling, relevant and consistent image for their target market. Roger and Don will be willing to help the Lodges in achieving that goal. They will also take on the monthly publication of the Masonic Mentor. Either make the customer experience or it will get made without you. In Freemasonry’s case it has been made without us, as in the past we never spoke about anything in regard to Freemasonry. It was an off limits topic to anyone not in the Craft. Unfortunately a portion of the outside world has always looked in through our windows and wrongly assumed we are up to no good. They told everyone what they believed, while we stood back and said nothing to defend ourselves. In business terms, an image is the sum of the good, the bad and the ugly. It is defined by your best product as well as your worst product. It is defined by its people. For every grand and finely worded public statement, the brand is also defined by derisory comments overhead in the hallway or in a chat room on the internet. They become psychological concepts held in the minds of the public where they may stay forever. As such, you can’t entirely control an image; at best, you can only guide and influence it. So what does this all mean? It means that each member, each Grand Lodge officer and each Lodge throughout Alberta must be accounted for in their actions.

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We must be educated on what we want to say as a whole. It needs to look and sound perfect and be truthful. This applies to everything we do, from Lodge web sites to simple forms online to how we act as individuals in public. We know we will never make everyone like us or believe Freemasonry is great. I, however, am more concerned about the ones sitting on the sidelines wondering, and the ones that do not know that we exist. It is time to get the word out and positive words at that. Brothers, I began with a quote from Brother Mark Twain. “If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got.” And remember, the key word of this quote is YOU. YOU as Freemasons need to take charge and ensure Freemasonry stands the test of time for our future Brothers to come and for yourselves immediately. YOU as members of the Craft are our strongest asset. Freemasonry’s success now and in the years to come starts with YOU. 10. The Way Ahead for Freemasonry: Lodges Connecting With Their Communities, by MW Bro John Litton, Grand Master, New Zealand Freemason 41.4 (December 2013). [This is the 2013 inaugural address of MW Bro John Litton, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand,] My three-year term as Grand Master began with the magnificent Grand Installation ceremony on 16 November in the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. In my speech to those present I outlined my vision and plans for the future direction of Freemasonry in New Zealand. For the benefit of those who were unable to be present the following is the essence of my address. Sigmund Freud said, ‘Adults need to cultivate the radiant intelligence of children.’ I believe he meant that adults needed to have fun and be happy and that being happy is enjoying what we do. As Freemasons we are challenged to please each other and to unite in the grand design of being and communicating happiness. One way we can encourage this is to get ourselves more involved in the communities around us. Before getting more involved, we need to be confident and clear in our own minds about Freemasonry. It is only when we have this comfort and understanding that we can explain to our friends and to our communities in a way that fits the 21st Century. I appreciate that by its very nature Freemasonry may appear complex. However, in today’s world, no thinking man is going to join an organisation that cannot talk about itself openly and with clarity. Ask yourself what Freemasonry means to you? Also, ask your partner, your family and friends what Freemasonry means to them? You may be surprised at the responses. I am very proud to be a Freemason and of the special quality of benevolence and charity we display to those in need. This is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of our organisation. It demonstrates that we value people, we have a tradition of caring, trust and tolerance of diverse views and that we encourage learning and advancement. The Freemasons Charity is active in so many areas that does have an impact on the lives of New Zealanders. Freemasons contribute over five million dollars a year into society to benefit infants, students, those in need, our widows, those undertaking research, those preparing to be our leaders of tomorrow and New Zealanders in general. Recently, I attended a presentation given by Professor Martin Connolly,

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Freemasons Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Auckland. The presentation was organised and held at our Horowhenua Masonic Retirement Village in Levin. Around sixty health professionals from the area attended, ranging from doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, rest home managers, registered nurses and carers. Not only was the presentation of his research to date informative but also thought provoking, as it challenged the traditional way we have provided support to our elderly. Clearly, we are going to have to provide different models of healthcare in the future. After the presentation I spoke to Professor Connolly who praised the work and generosity of The Freemasons Charity which, to date, has provided funding of $2.8 million to this research. He went on to say that, in his experience, no other organisation had provided such consistent and such constant levels of funding. Other sponsors had come and gone but the continuity of The Freemasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship has enabled him to spend more time on research and less time chasing funding. At our business session we received a glowing report on the creation of the Freemasons Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Auckland. This chair was launched just three months ago before a crowd of over 400 people, including civic leaders, parliamentarians and even some current and past All Blacks [Rugby Team of New Zealand]. A two million dollar contribution was given to assist world-class medical research into brain disease being carried on in New Zealand by our leading scientists. That in itself is something we can all be very proud about. It is beholden on us as Freemasons to know what is being done in our name, whether by The Freemasons Charity or by the myriad of Masonic Trusts and Lodges around the country. We must be very proud of the substantial contributions we are making. Knowledge of our activities and pride in these achievements will lead to a confidence to talk openly about Freemasonry and thus raise our profile in the community. As Grand Master there are some steps that I can take to assist each brother, each lodge and each district to gain that knowledge, that pride and confidence. However, it will be up to each one of us to adopt my message and make it work. My first message is for each member of the Masonic family to learn more about the work that Freemasonry is doing in our communities today. As we come to understand the good and positive support we are contributing to New Zealand, we will take even more pride in our organisation and be encouraged to talk to our friends and colleagues about Freemasonry. However, I am also mindful that, while the countrywide projects that are undertaken in our name raises our profile at the national level, I also see the need for our lodges and districts to strive for a higher profile in their local communities. The best way to attract a member to a local lodge is for that lodge to be seen doing something positive in its own neighbourhood. I want each district to get involved in a community project during 2014 to raise the profile of Freemasonry in the district and to demonstrate the pride we have in the craft. By becoming involved in a community project and demonstrating our pride, I am sure men of calibre will be attracted to become members of our organisation. I want to take a unique step to enable our districts to become involved in their neighbourhoods. While I am sure that Brethren will respond eagerly to my call for a community project, occasionally it is a lack of funding which precludes action. Therefore, I am delighted to announce that The Freemasons Charity

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will make available to each district the sum of $5,000 to be used by that district on a charitable purpose carefully chosen by that district. If each district uses the money wisely it will lift the profile of Freemasonry in its neighbourhood and encourage the Brethren to talk proudly of the raft of other activities we undertake throughout the country. The focus for the coming year will require lodges to engage in two principal activities, firstly to disseminate knowledge about benevolent activities undertaken by Freemasons throughout the country and, secondly, for each district to become involved in a community project using the $5,000 seed money. Thus, we can take pride in what we accomplish both nationally and within our local area. I will be encouraging lodges to hold social occasions to which our partners, families, friends and colleagues are invited to learn more about our Masonic benevolence, such as our support for infants, students, widows and the aged. These occasions will also allow us to speak with pride about the considerable contributions we have made to the Universities of Auckland and Otago, the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Order of St John. The Strategic Direction developed by the Board of General Purposes has set the goals the Craft needs to accomplish over the next five years. It is important that all Brethren embrace these goals and, by becoming involved in a community project, lodges will be taking part in a practical way towards achieving the goals. To maximise the benefits to be gained from our community involvement, including attracting the interest of men of calibre, we need to improve our communication skills and gain greater knowledge of our charitable and benevolent works. There is so much to be proud about the craft. The key is to make people aware that we bring good to society. We need to highlight the things that are happening in Freemasonry today, all the good things we do for society and all the help we offer to local communities. My message to you all is to cultivate that radiant intelligence of children. Let us learn about our achievements and ourselves. Let us gain confidence to talk proudly, positively and more openly about Freemasonry. Make us proud of our achievements and our wonderful organisation. —MW Bro John Litton, Grand Master 11. We Need Sideliners to Attend Our Lodge Meetings, by William Wilkinson, Esq., and Vince Santos, Ph.D., PM, District Deputy Grand Master, Tucson Lodge, Arizona Masonry 38.1 (May 2014). As humans our species needs others to function most effectively. Some things are only possible when a group of men unite to accomplish a common purpose that cannot be done by a solitary ardent soul. We need all of our brothers across Arizona, including our spectators, to attend our lodge meetings and to participate in the scripted performance art of our degrees as well as other ritual works. When we confer degrees, we display our performing fine arts using the delivery of the content of our ritual. An assembled, Arizona Masonic audience is required for our community theater thespians to shine their lights brightly. While at lodge meetings we maintain our own individual outlook, attitude and personal culture, then we simultaneously meld and become a unified mass of Masons working together in a necessarily cohesive group of officers, participants, observers and presenters to, for example, exemplify a first, second or third degree set of ritual. All of us are needed to manufacture a Mason. None of us can do this alone. We are at the same time one and part of many. Our sideliners are important to us! As sidelining listeners we are visible and maintain our own

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individuality, yet mystically simultaneously becoming invisible individually, while morphing into viewers within an assembled mono-purpose, Freemasonryfocused, brotherly-helpful mass of Masons. The sideliners are vital to our art, architecture, psychology and other sciences as a model to view man personally as the individual in the crowd and the group of individuals which compose a crowd simultaneously able to enjoy the benefits of the motion, education and camaraderie of people observable together. The sideliner intends to see and be seen. Come to lodge and be the Mason you joined Freemasonry to be in the first place. Of the many years we have been Masons many of them were spent honorably sidelining. Dr. Albert Schweitzer (18751965) wrote, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will he really happy are those who have sought and .found how to serve.” Coming to lodge on a regular basis is one way we have sought and found how to serve Masonry and future candidates. We move, think and act too fast these days. Sometimes we need to slow down to ponder, reflect and appreciate the bountiful wonders and beauty the Great Architect of the Universe gifted us with in His unfathomable wisdom. We teach that Geometry “proves the wonderful properties of nature.” We should take time to watch nature; it is worshiping its Creator by doing what it is designed to do. In 17th Century Paris, it was fashionable to slow down to take in and enjoy life’s wonders and beauty with the aid of a pet tortoise on a leash to set the proper, pensive pace. This phenomenon was as true in the 17th century as it is today in our fast-paced, cable TV, smart phone, Internet-oriented and video games playing world. When sitting as a sideliner in the Masonic lodge meetings there is perfect opportunity to slow down, relax and soak in the iconographic information relayed to all of us about our historic Masonic art shown as symbols throughout our lodge room and across the history of Freemasonry. By divine design we need to pause and create time for reflection to heal, to grow and to flourish as a man and as a Mason. What the non-attendees may fail to realize is that at some time in life for some unknown reason, someone will say or do something that will spark an interest or make a profound difference in our lives. By not being there to experience the moment, or worst yet by not being present we would have missed that moment that experience, or would have deprived someone of our input or advice. Absence does make the heart grow fonder; absence deprives everyone of each other. By not attending lodge we miss a chance to make a friend, enhance ourselves, or enhance others with our opinion and talents. We can’t stop time, but attending lodge we can use our time better. Here are our two points for this discourse. First, you and I need for each other to go to lodge meetings so we can manifest our shared goals and purpose to become better men ourselves and to help other men be better men. Secondly, the lodge is a perfect place to take time for you and with others to enjoy God’s gift of friendship and brotherly love. We need all of our brothers to come to lodge meetings. Sideliners are vital to the success of the officers, the candidates and the fraternity in general. Remember the last line of John Milton’s poem “On His Blindness” (1655): “They also serve who only stand and wait.” We think our lodge sideliners also serve who only sit and watch. 12. Celebrating 125 Years of Freemasonry in Victoria, Australia, Freemasonry Victoria Magazine, Issue 135 (Winter 2013) Looking forward to celebrating 125 years. Join us on a journey from 1889 to

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today, and explore the rich history of Freemasonry in Victoria. There is no doubt that the foundations of our wonderful city, and great state, have been hugely influenced by some great leaders and principles, that directly relate to Freemasonry. On 23 December, 1839 in Melbourne, 21 influential men, also Freemasons, drew up a petition to form a Masonic Lodge. This Lodge was to be called the Lodge of Australia Felix. At this stage, there were three predominant governing constitutions for Freemasonry in Victoria, the English, Scottish and Irish. These had arrived in their form with the first settlers to our country. It is without doubt that Freemasonry played a pivotal part in the growth and establishment of our state. The foundation stones of some of the most prominent buildings in our city, such as the Melbourne Court house, the Melbourne Hospital, the Princes Bridge and many more, serve as constant reminders that Freemasonry was at the cornerstone of early Melbourne and Victorian architecture. By the 1880s Freemasonry in Victoria had grown to such a degree that there were over 100 Lodges scattered throughout the state. The number of Lodges in Melbourne grew by 50 per cent in six years and Freemasonry was indeed prominent at the highest levels. In 1883 a group of men decided that a new, Victorian named and based body be formed to govern and oversee Freemasonry in Victoria—the Grand Lodge of Victoria was established. By 1889 such was the continued growth, popularity, strength and presence of Freemasonry in Victoria, that further establishment occurred, creating the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. The installation of the very first Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria was held at the Melbourne Town Hall on the 21st March, 1889, with over 6,000 Freemasons in attendance, starting a remarkable journey that remains pivotal in our society today. The city has grown in unison with Masonic principles and characters. Throughout the years, especially very early in our history, wonderful, prominent men have been Freemasons. Among those were George Brunswick Smythe, namesake of Brunswick Street and instigator of modern Freemasonry in Victoria; William Meek, founding Secretary of the Melbourne Club; and George Selth Coppin, first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Victoria and instrumental in the birth of the Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Freemasons Homes. Many Victorian Governors General were Grand Masters of Freemasonry in Victoria. Likewise, there have been a number of Mayors, such as Charles Brunton, namesake of Brunton Avenue, who held senior office within Masonic ranks. Other men of note include Sir John Gorton, Prime Minister and proud Freemason for many years. But perhaps none more famous than that of Sir William Clarke, first Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, who is responsible for the ‘Ashes.’ In 1884, after visiting England and watching the Australian cricket team beat England for the first time, Sir William invited the entire English team to his residence in Sunbury, where he proceeded to burn the bails from a stump and place them in a special ceramic urn. And so, the Ashes were born. For over 125 years Freemasons in Victoria have played instrumental roles in the development of Melbourne. In 2014 Freemasons Victoria will share with all Victorians, and indeed the world, our 125th anniversary celebrations of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. A number of public and private events will be held to celebrate and commemorate the remarkable achievements that Freemasonry has made to the great state

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of Victoria….Freemasons Victoria will seek to re-enact the very first Grand Installation held at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1889. The 125th Anniversary provides a remarkable opportunity to recreate such a pivotal and important piece of Victorian History. The event would introduce the inaugural Freemasons Hall of Fame—an annual event that will pay tribute to the impact Freemasons have had on the State of Victoria. 2014 Grand Installation: Every two years a new Grand Master is installed. 2014 will see the installation of Right Worshipful Brother Hillel Benedykt. To celebrate this event there will be a series of Grand events that will occur in March 2014 at the Dallas Brooks Centre, including a formal banquet dinner that will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre. The Future of Victorian Freemasonry: The future of Freemasonry in Victoria has never been stronger. With over 12,000 current affiliated Freemasons actively participating, Freemasons Victoria continues to support the development of good men in our communities and provide direction to all. 13. Political Correctness in Eighteenth Century Boston: Why Prince Hall Masonry was Shown the Door, by John T. Parsons PGM, The Nebraska Mason XXXII.3 (Fall 2013), “To Light” XVI.3. [The original version of M. W. Parson’s article was published in the most recent issue of The Journal of the Masonic Society.] Most Masonic historians generally tend to view the origins of Price Hall Masonry from one of two perspectives. Many view Prince Hall’s own initiation into a British regimental lodge in Boston as illegal or “clandestine,” since there were other Craft lodges in Boston at that time to which Prince Hall could have theoretically applied for admission. Similarly, these historians tend to view the establishment of Prince Hall Grand Lodges as illegal and irregular, since those Grand Lodges espouse the doctrine of “Exclusive Territoriality,” meaning there can be only one Grand Lodge in any given territorial boundary. Other historians, primarily African-American, view the non-recognition of Prince Hall Masonry as evidence of de facto racial discrimination. While there may be some merit to the latter theory regarding the continued non-recognition of Prince Hall Masonry by some Grand Lodges, both points of view are erroneous. The main reason for the initial non-recognition of Prince Hall and his lodge by Massachusetts had little or nothing to do with race, but was instead politically motivated in the aftermath of the American Revolution. To understand Prince Hall Masonry in context, however, we must first reexamine the American Revolution and, if necessary, dispel a few popular myths, many of them Masonically related, that have arisen and been accepted as fact by most contemporary American Masons. First of all, the American Revolution was not a war between two separate countries, the United States and Great Britain, it was a civil war. [Kevin Phillips. The Cousins War. New York: 1999. 232. See also Janet Schaw, Journal of a Lady of Quality: Being the Narrative of a Journey from Scotland to the West Indies, North Carolina and Portugal, in the Years 1774-1791. Excerpt from Making the Revolution, 1763-1791. 1921, in http://americainclass.org/ american-revolution-as-civil-war (accessed 4 April 2013).] In 1775 the American colonist viewed himself as a British subject. Contrary to popular belief, developed after the Revolution, Paul Revere on his famous ride did not cry, “The British are coming!” but rather the “Regulars are coming out!” [David H. Fischer. Paul Revere’s Ride. New York: Oxford University Press, 1994, 120] In contemporary

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terms, the Minutemen facing off against the Redcoats at Lexington Green was the equivalent of the National Guard engaging in battle with the regular army. American Masons revel in the patriotism displayed by Revolutionary War era Masons, such as George Washington, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Benjamin Franklin, but not all Masons were patriots. Benjamin Franklin’s son, William, a Mason and the Governor of New Jersey, was a Loyalist who fled to England after the war. There were Loyalist adherents to the Crown, as well as proponents of the Revolutionary cause, in all parts of the colonies. New England, however, had fewer Loyalists than the other colonies. [Phillips, 161-232] Opposition to the Crown in New England had roots going back nearly a century and a half. Most of the immigrants to New England originally came from the portion of England known as East Anglia, a hotbed of support for Cromwell during the English Civil War, and their anti-Royalist sentiments were still evident. [David H. Fischer, Albion’s Seed. New York: Oxford University Press, 1989, 199-203] Further evidence that this was indeed a civil war can be obtained by looking at the other side of the ocean. There was as much opposition to the colonial policies of George III in England as there was in North America. Gen. William Howe and his brother Admiral Richard Howe, who took command of British Army and Naval forces in North America in 1776, supported the demands of the American colonists, and indeed refused to assume military command unless they were dual-hatted as peace commissioners. One of the principal reasons why George III had resort to hiring mercenaries from Germany is that young men in England would not enlist to fight their fellow countrymen in North America. In short, there was a great deal of sympathy for the colonial viewpoint in England. [Phillips, 233-245] As with the history of the American Revolution, we need to re-examine our Masonic history. The Modern Grand Lodge of England was founded in 1717 in London, and that Grand Lodge chartered subordinate and provincial lodges in the colonies as well as in England. The membership in those lodges was composed generally of the more well-to-do and societal elites. The Ancient Grand Lodge emerged in England in 1751, partially because of disagreements with the ritual of the moderns, but also because of class differences. The membership in the Ancient lodges was comprised of more tradesmen, craftsmen, and generally members of the emerging middle class. In 1775, Massachusetts had Provincial Grand Lodges that had been established by both the Ancients and the Moderns. Joseph Warren was the Grand Master of the Ancient Grand Lodge, while John Rowe was the Grand Master of the Modern Grand Lodge. [Steven G. Bullock, Revolutionary Brotherhood. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1996, 112-114] In addition to the lodges under the Ancient and Modern Provincial Grand Lodges, in 1775 there were lodges in most of the British Army regiments that were stationed in Boston. Thirteen Regiments of Foot and one of dragoons were stationed in Boston and its environs. Most of the regiments had lodges. Four regimental lodges were chartered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the rest by the Grand Lodge of Ireland. [Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, The Temple and the Lodge. New York: Arcade Publishing, 1989, 269-270]. Prince Hall and several other African-Americans were initiated into Lodge No. 441 in 1775 in Boston. Attached to the 38th Regiment of Foot, Lodge No. 441 was one of those regimental lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ireland. When the regiment departed Boston-after the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1776, Prince Hall was given a permit that allowed him and the lodge members remaining in Boston to meet as

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a lodge, conduct Masonic funerals, and to march in procession on St John’s Day, but with the stipulation that they could not initiate any new members. [Harry E. Davis, A History of Freemasonry Among Negroes in America. Bloomsburg, PA: United Supreme Council, AASR, Northern Jurisdiction USA (PHA), 1998 (reprint), 34] Prince Hall appears to have had some conversations with Joseph Warren, the Provincial Grand Master of the Ancient Grand Lodge of Massachusetts regarding affiliation with that body, and Warren was apparently receptive to the idea. Unfortunately, Warren was killed at Bunker Hill, and the effort went nowhere. [Davis, 33] After Warren’s death, Prince Hall obtained a warrant from the Provincial Grand Master of the Moderns to meet as African Lodge No. 1, and ultimately obtained, in 1787, a charter from the Modern Grand Lodge of England. Over the next two centuries many theories were advanced as to why Prince Hall Masonry was not recognized by predominantly white or “mainstream” Grand Lodges. The theories advanced by the white lodges to deny recognition were usually based on two arguments, exclusive territoriality and the fact that Prince Hall was not a member of the 38th Regiment of Foot, and therefore ineligible for membership in its lodge. Both arguments are fallacious and totally without merit. The doctrine of “Exclusive Territoriality” holds there can be only one Grand Lodge within a given territorial boundary. This is, however, an American innovation and is not recognized anywhere else in the Masonic world. There are numerous examples of subordinate lodges chartered by several Grand Lodges meeting in the same country. Japan, for instance, has a Grand Lodge of Japan and numerous subordinate lodges operating within its territory, but there are also lodges chartered by the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, the Philippines, Massachusetts, and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington all meeting in Japan. This doctrine was contrived in the nineteenth century for several reasons, one of which was to perpetuate the non-recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. [Conference of Grand Masters, List of Masonic Lodges. Bloomington, IL: Pantagraph Printing, 2012] The contention of Prince Hall’s ineligibility is similarly invalid. Lodge No. 441 was authorized, by the terms of its warrant, to initiate not only members of the regiment, but also any other local residents, if there was “no other lodge available.” The phrase “no other lodge available” means no other lodge chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ireland. In Boston in 1775 there were civilian and regimental lodges chartered by the Ancient Grand Lodge of England, the Modern Grand Lodge of England, and the Grand Lodge of Scotland, but the only lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ireland were regimental lodges. Therefore, members of those regimental lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ireland could initiate local civilian residents in addition to members of that regiment. Why did Prince Hall petition Lodge No 441? The answer may be that there were already black Masons in Lodge No. 441. The 38th Regiment had been stationed in Barbados in the West Indies for a number of years and perhaps had black members in the regiment. [Davis 31] It should be noted, however, that, many African-American Masonic historians have focused on racial undertones for non-recognition almost solely and to the exclusion of other possible factors. The chief cause of that initial non-recognition, however, was politics. Massachusetts was notoriously hard on Tories and suspected loyalists, many of whom were persecuted and harried into exile in Britain or Canada. In fact, many Masons suspected of loyalist sympathies left Boston in 1775 with the British Army, while others left later. [Bullock, 112-115]

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While Massachusetts may have been rabidly anti-loyalist, it was also probably as color-blind as any eighteenth century society. Numerous free blacks had served in Massachusetts and other New England regiments during the war, and Massachusetts was the first state to abolish slavery, doing so in 1784. Prince Hall received a warrant from the Provincial Grand Master of the Moderns, John Rowe, after he could not obtain one from the Ancient Grand Lodge due to the death of Joseph Warren. After the Revolution, Prince Hall continued his efforts to obtain a charter, since his warrant only allowed him to meet, and not to initiate any new members. He again attempted to obtain a charter in Massachusetts from the Ancient Grand Lodge, presenting the warrant signed by John Rowe. The charter was not granted. Subsequently, he applied for a charter from the Modern Grand Lodge of England, ultimately receiving it in 1787. [Davis, 38-39] The correspondence between Prince Hall and the Ancients in Massachusetts did not survive due to a fire. It is likely, however, that the Ancient Grand Lodge of Massachusetts refused a charter to Prince Hall based on the fact that his warrant had been signed by a Modern, John Rowe, who was suspected to be a Tory. Rowe, in fact, had stayed in Boston during the British occupation, and had dined with various British officers who were Masons. When Warren was killed at Bunker Hill, his attempts to participate in the Masonic funeral services for Warren were summarily rebuffed because of his perceived Tory sympathies. [Bullock, 111-115] There may also have been some suspicions regarding Prince Hall’s role and sympathies during the Revolution. Given the fact that a suspected Tory signed the request for a charter, and that Prince Hall did not have any unambiguous credentials as a Patriot veteran, it is likely the request was refused out of hand. All the rationalizations for non-recognition, based on the faulty premises that Prince Hall’s initiation was somehow illegal and “clandestine” and that the doctrine of “exclusive jurisdiction” precluded such recognition are flawed. A politically motivated decision by a Grand Lodge in Massachusetts over two centuries ago, totally independent of race and slavery, continues to serve as the primary justification for non-recognition by some grand lodges today. It is interesting to speculate a bit further: what would have been the status of Prince Hall Masonry from the Revolution to the current date had Joseph Warren not been killed at Bunker Hill? Had Warren lived, he probably would have issued a charter to Prince Hall in 1775. Had that happened, Prince Hall and his brethren would have become a mere footnote to Masonic history, and today we certainly would not have the robust fraternity that Prince Hall Masonry has become. It appears that the Great Architect of the Universe may have known what he was doing after all. 14. Daily Survival Kit for Freemasons, by Brother Dennis A. Coltart, Grand Lodge Bulletin 114.3 (September 2013), from Arizona Masonry (September/ October 2011) Today, I will contemplate my presence here on earth and that my Creator has a purpose for my existence which may or may not always be clear to me, but will live by his Commandments in order that I might not spot or stain the character which has become me. Today, I will strive to be a good citizen in the eyes of my neighbor, my community, the state and my country. I will revere my country’s banner, honor its Constitution and laws, be grateful for the freedoms I enjoy and bear in mind

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that the right to those freedoms has cost in lives throughout ages. Today, I will remind myself that I am a Master Mason and that I have knelt at the altar and have taken an obligation upon myself and in the presence of those, my brethren, with my hands, my heart, and my mind focused upon the Holy Bible, Square, and Compass, and to live and act in accordance with their moral and symbolic teachings. Today, I will extend my hand to a worthy brother in distress, and to all persons knowing them to be one of God’s children who is in need or suffering, and will require of them only the reassurance that they would act and perform the same should they find another in like situation as they themselves are and requiring no more or less of them. Today, I will speak only positively about my fellow man and will cast away all criticism, animosity, and jealousy that my offend, humiliate, or otherwise degrade another’s name, their heritage, or their religion, keeping in mind that we are all made in the image of the Grand Architect of the Universe and through him we are all related. Today, I will do whatever is required of me to perpetuate the existence of Freemasonry by being mindful of those who have not found it in themselves to seek more “light” about our gentle craft, its beginnings, its tenants, and its teachings. To offer up information to those who demonstrate a genuine interest and, who in my mind, are worthy to receive that “light.” Today, I will spend quality time with my family and provide for their happiness and welfare, so that together we may support one another physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Today, I will support Freemasonry by attending a Symbolic Lodge and will endeavor to be an active, enthusiastic, and supportive member of the world’s largest and oldest “Brotherhood of Man.” 15. The George Washington Presidential Library, by William R. Logan, SGW Chairman Masonic Education Committee, Masonic Light 84.3 (October/ November 2013), Masonic Education Corner, Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. On September 27, 2013, the new George Washington Presidential Library located at Mount Vernon will open, two hundred sixteen years after our 1st President left office. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association which owns and operates the Washington Estate has worked for over one hundred and fifty years to raise the 106.4 million dollar cost in private funds to build the library called the Fred W. Smith National Library for the study of George Washington. The Association only accepts private donations for its operation and projects. Every U.S. President since Herbert Hoover has a presidential library to store their books and artifacts, especially those created during their term of office as President. These libraries are operated by the National Archives and are, funded by the taxpayers. The main purpose of these libraries is to provide a venue for the general public to see and interface with the artifacts housed there. The new George Washington Library will have an entirely different focus. A fellowship program has been established for the study of George Washington. During the course of their year-long study, the scholars will generate new research on the life, leadership and legacy of Washington. They will live on site at a new scholars’ home, the DeVos House located near the library. It is interesting to note that Dr. Lydia Brandt of the University of South Carolina will be in the first class of scholars.

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The library will achieve three important objectives. First, it will store and safeguard the irreplaceable books and letters of George Washington and enable research in a state-of-the-art library. Secondly, this library will also be the international headquarters for a series of assertive and creative outreach programs and, finally, the library will host a variety of seminars and training programs with a special focus on Washington’s leadership. This process will insure that the relevance of our greatest American is not lost somewhere between ivy-covered walls and the digital age. George Washington certainly deserves the additional recognition this library will provide. He helped shape the beginning of the United States by commanding the Continental Army that won our independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. He served as President of the convention that wrote the United States Constitution and was elected the First President of the United States in 1789 and served until 1797 . He was also the Charter Master of Alexander-Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22 which is still in existence today. In addition to the Washington Monument and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, we now have a third must-see location in our Nation’s Capital, The George Washington Presidential Library. 16. The Life Masonic: Reaching Our Members Online, The Scottish Rite Journal (January/February 2014). THE LIFE MASONIC is a monthly webradio show produced by the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA. Each month a topic concerning Masonic education is presented with stories or insights on that topic from real Masons. The goal is that when all is said and done, you’ve heard something interesting or thought provoking, and you’ll feel more connected to our Fraternity. All podcasts are available at: http://scottishrite.org/. EP. 1: RESEARCH w/ BRENT MORRIS, 33°, GC — S. Brent Morris, 33° Grand Cross, the Managing Editor of The Scottish Rite journal and well-known Masonic scholar talks about his early attempts at research and then explains how you can do it, too. EP. 2: YOUTH—We highlight one of the most discussed topics in Lodge rooms and chat rooms around the world—youth in Freemasonry. EP. 3: CORNERSTONE— On Oct.18, 2011, the Grand Lodge of the D.C., with help from the Grand Lodges of MD and VA, re-enacted the cornerstone ceremony of the House of the Temple. We bring you the audio of this event, interspersed with commentary from Ill. Morris. EP. 4: LEADERSHIP w/ RONALD SEALE, SGC—On this month’s show, we talk about leadership. And where better to go for that than the head of the organization—the Grand Commander himself. EP. 5: STORIES OF INSPIRATION—This month, we hear stories that are inspirational and Masonic in their own way, but they are each great examples of how an individual can find strength when he most needs it. EP. 6: THE TECHNO-MASON (PART 1)—In a tradition that specifically bans innovation in its ritual and practice—the ways in members from around the world meet, communicate, and bond has changed so much over just the past 50 years—it would seem like magic to brethren of the past. EP. 7: THE TECHNO-MASON (PART 2)—We visit with our old friend John Liley, the past Grand Master of Utah, and hear some feedback gathered from the web about one Mason’s experience using tech in his Lodge. EP. 8: CELEBRATING THE CRAFT PREVIEW—We learn about Celebrating the Craft, the amazing online fund-raising event for the Rebuilding the Temple

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Campaign and Orient charities. EP. 9: MASONRY APPLIED—The Master Craftsman Program is a by-mail correspondence course that walks its participants through the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide. EP. 10: THE SENEX (ARTURO DE HOYOS, 33°, GC)—This month’s guest, Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross. He is also currently the Grand Archivist and Historian of the Scottish Rite and author of more books than almost any other contemporary author. EP. 11: FREEMASONRY IN THE MIDDLE EAST—So, is it dangerous to be a Mason in the Middle East? Why? As we learn from this month’s guest, there might not be a simple answer to that question in a region that freely mixes its history with politics and religion in a sometimes volatile stew. EP. 12: SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK)—For Gen. X & Y, Facebook is as much a part of our lives as brushing our teeth or watching TV. For older generations, though, Facebook and other social media can seem intimidating. EP. 13: ADVERSITY—This month’s guest is Scott Gillis. He’s a guy, like any other you’ll meet in your Lodge, church, or pub. He never seems to find the easy way, but he’s always found a way to triumph over the adversity. EP. 14: THE DUMMY—There are only a few true “rock stars” in Freemasonry. Chris Hodapp is one of them. He joins us to talk about his blog, his creative drive, and living in a motorhome. EPISODES 15 & 16: THE BIRTH OF A VALLEY—ACTS I & II—We explore the creation of a new Scottish Rite Valley from two perspectives: one from the young men that made it happen and one from the established leaders who supported it. 17. Masonic Melodies: Singing in the Lodge, by Jeffrey Croteau, Van Garden-Williams Library & Archives at the National Heritage Museum, The Northern Light (Supreme Council 33 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction), February 2013, from The Alberta Freemason 79.2 (February 2014) When the average person thinks about Freemasonry, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is not singing. Yet, as many Masons know, there’s a rich history of music and Freemasonry. In fact, the very first Masonic book ever printed—Anderson’s Constitutions, published in London in 1723—contained not only the lyrics of Masonic songs, but even some musical notation. Irving Lowens’ A Bibliography of Songsters Printed in America before 1821, in which he defines a songster as “a collection of three or more secular poems intended to be sung,” lists Benjamin Franklin’s 1734 edition of Anderson’s Constitutions as the very first songster printed in America. The book [featured] here is from our collection—a clearly well-used copy of Masonic Melodies: Adapted to the Ceremonies and Festivals of the Fraternity, published in Boston in 1844. [A copy of the book is also available in the nonlending, reference section of the Grand Lodge of Alberta Library in Calgary Freemasons’ Hall. It is the oldest book in the collection.] The songs were written, or in some cases, collected by Thomas Power, who served as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1820-33. The 1 January 1844 issue of Charles W. Moore’s Freemason’s Monthly Magazine contains a positive review of Power’s book, noting that [the songs are] chaste in style, pure in diction, and classical in allusion. As a merely literary work, it will be honorable to the Institution; while its practical utility and refreshing moral influence will render it a popular and desirable acquisition in every Lodge, and

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to every Brother who has an ear for music, or a taste for poetry. It is designed to drive out from among us, and, we trust, out of remembrance, the coarse and vulgar Bacchanalian songs, which, however tolerable in the age when they were written, are now a disgrace and a reproach to the Institution. If it shall effect this, it will entitle its accomplished author to the lasting gratitude of his Brethren. Perhaps that’s a slightly unfair quote to pull, since Charles W. Moore was hardly a dispassionate observer. The title page of Masonic Melodies states: “published by Oliver Ditson, 135 Washington Street; and at the Office of The Freemason’s Magazine, 21 School Street.” Although the title given is slightly different (i.e. The Freemason’s Magazine, instead of Freemason’s Monthly Magazine) they are one and the same and indicate that Moore was one of the two publishers of this book. However, a reviewer writing in 1844 in The Freemasons’ Quarterly Review, a London Masonic periodical, raves equally about Power’s work: As a repertory of Masonic Lyrics, it is incomparably beyond any previous competitor, and embraces every point it professes to treat of, and may be referred to by every Lodge, Chapter, and Encampment. We consider ourselves fortunate in having a copy, and would advise any Brother desirous of these Melodies to enquire of Brother Spencer, the Masonic Librarian, London, as to the readiest mode of obtaining one for himself. Although presumably intended for use by members of the fraternity, our copy, interestingly, is inscribed by Thomas Power to a “Mrs. Rachel Carnes.” More research may reveal who Rachel Carnes was and why Power might have given her an inscribed copy of his book. If you’re interested in reading more on this topic, you might start with Sion M. Honea’s article, “Nineteenth-Century American Masonic Songbooks: A Pre liminary Checklist,” Heredom, Vol. 6 (1997), 285-304. (The article originally appeared under the same title in Music Reference Services Quarterly, Vol.3, No. 4 (1995), 17-32.) And if you are interested in singing some Masonic tunes from 1844, Harvard’s copy of Masonic Melodies has been digitized and is available via Google Books. 18. Masonic Musical Connection, by W.B. Gary Ball, Grand Organist, Oregon Masonic News xxxi.6 (February 2014). In the Fellowcraft degree, we are directed to study and appreciate the seven liberal arts and sciences, among them being Mathematics (Arithmetic and Geometry) and Music. Nothing could have convinced me more that I was in the right place when I heard these words, as I had spent most of my years studying and appreciating both. As I progressed through the chairs in Laurel Lodge No. 13 in Roseburg, we had the good fortune to have a Lodge musician, Ralph Cloyd Riffe, present for all of our degrees and important meetings. Little did I know what a blessing this was, as in my later travels, I found musicians to be somewhat rare in the Lodges I visited. I believe my installation as Master was the last installation for which he played, as his health began to fail. He did not leave me his music, but he left me with the knowledge of how to accompany the activities of a Lodge with music. As I saw the need to continue the musical tradition, I began filling in with some hymns and some classical pieces I had learned in my youth. I played Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven to entertain at a Lodge dinner before I even knew that any of them had Masonic affiliation. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart became a Mason in 1784, and at his instigation, both his father, Leopold, and his friend, admirer, and fellow composer Franz Joseph Haydn, became Masons in 1785. When I began playing during degree

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work, I chose a Haydn piece to accompany some of the perambulations and I continue to play it to this day. One of Haydn’s pupils was Ignaz Josef Pleyel, the composer of Pleyel’s Hymn, the funeral dirge used in the third degree in most of the United States. Brother Pleyel was a member of a Masonic Lodge in Hungary in 1784. Pleyel’s Hymn is sometimes the only music heard in a Masonic Lodge. I played the hymn during the degree by ear for many years until finally I discovered I had been playing a wrong chord, after doing some online research. W.B. Jim Castle, former Grand Organist, provided me with a copy of Masonic Lodge and Chapter Music and several of the pieces it contains were composed by Ludvig van Beethoven. Beethoven was also a student of Haydn and although there is no definite Masonic record for Beethoven, there are strong grounds for believing that he may have been a Mason. Three of Beethoven’s biographers state that he was a Mason, but none of them give any further information. During that period however, Masonry was oppressed in Central Europe, and many Lodge records were either destroyed or not kept in the first place. As Grand Organist, I believe it is my job to improve the Masonic musical connection. I offer my assistance to any Brother wishing to add music to his Lodge. If you have had some musical training but it has been awhile since you have used it, let me assure you that it is never too late. And similarly, if you have the desire, that is all it really takes. 19. Remember Now Thy Creator, The Royal Arch Mason 32.3 (Fall 2013) Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 is a very familiar scripture to all Master Masons. Though it is familiar, many brethren (especially younger brethren) find it difficult to understand. The imagery that King Solomon used is from a different time and a different culture. When the images are explained, this poetic passage of Scripture is a vivid picture filled with meaning. King Solomon entreats young men to remember our Creator while they are young. Our God should define the days of our life starting in our youth. We should not wait until the years of old age—the evil days—should come upon us. The images describe the time of old age when the body fails. The evil days bring not only the pains of physical decline but they are the time when it is more difficult to change our long established pattern of life and live for our Creator. The following metaphorical images describe the time of old age: The Keepers of the House are the legs and the arms that tremble. The Strong Men are the shoulders which stoop (bow) in age. The Grinders are the teeth which cease because they are few in old age. Those That Look Out of the Windows are the eyes which become dimmed in age. The Grasshopper Shall Be a Burden means that little things bother us in old age. The Doors Shall Be Shut-in the Streets means the ears do not hear street sounds. The Daughters of Music means that the voice which sings God’s praise is quiet (brought low). The Almond Tree Shall Flourish refers to the white hair of old age which looks like an almond tree white with blossoms. The Silver Cord refers to the spinal column with its nerves which decline with age. The Golden Bowl is the head or brain which suffers dementia and is therefore broken. The Wheel at the Cistern is the heart and circulatory system which circulates the blood of life through the body like a rope and pulley draws water from a well. When the wheel is broken the life is done. [Another explanation of the passage, probably more familiar because it is often reprinted, is worth another look.]

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20. CIRCUMAMBULATION, from Masonic Light (Dec 2012/Jan 2013), Masonic Education Corner, William B. Rogers, Senior Grand Warden. You’ve seen this reprinted, I’m sure, but it is worth repeating. This is the selected Scripture used in the circumambulation in the Master Mason’s or Third Degree. The passages relate to each spectrum of life: The Entered Apprentice Degree Scripture refers to the youth; the Fellow Craft degree, manhood, and the Master Mason Degree, old age. One can read this passage over and over again without actually understanding its meaning. Dr. J. Vernon McGee in his commentaries, Thru the Bible, offers the following explanation. REMEMBER now thy creator: “Remember” means more than just calling to mind. It also refers to honoring, glorifying and worshiping God. In the days of thy youth tells us to remember that while we are young, we should make our decision for God. While the evil days draw nigh pertains to the rigors of old age. When thou shall say “I HAVE NO PLEASURE IN THEM” refers to the sadness of old age. This description of old age in Ecclesiastes is accurate. While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars be not darkened nor the clouds return after the rain refers to the storms or difficulties that occur in life. In the days when the keepers of the house shall tremble refers to the physical body in old age. The “keepers of the house” reminds us that the arms and legs become weak and we begin to totter. And the strong men shall bow themselves tells us that in old age our bodies bend low. We don’t walk as upright as we did in our youth. And the grinders cease because they are few is a reference to the teeth. in old age we have fewer of our own teeth and depend on dentures or partials. And those that look out of the windows be darkened indicates our eyes growing dim. We can’t see as well as we once did. Our vision has changed. We wear glasses or contacts to read. And the doors shall be shut in the streets when the sound of the grinding is low means that the hearing is failing or that we are light sleepers and noises disturb our sleep. And he shall rise up at the voice of a bird refers to getting up early when the birds begin to sing. Can you remember how hard it was for your parents to get you out of bed to go to school .... that was in your youth. And all the daughters of music shall be brought low tells us that as we age our voices are harder to stay on key Our voices lose some of the quality as we get older. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high pertains to the fear of heights or the fear of falling. We find that little things disturb us that didn’t bother us when we were younger. And fears shall be in the way—fears of not being able to defend ourselves or protect our homes. And the almond tree shall flourish refers to the gray hair on the head, if there is any left, that looks like the white blossoms of the almond tree. And the grasshopper shall be a burden pertains to when old age comes, little things that never used to bother now become a burden or bother us. Strength fails, endurance fails, patience fails. And desire shall fail refers to physical desires. Because man goeth to his long home and the mourners go about the streets speaks of death being imminent. “Long home” refers to heaven or eternity

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Or the silver cord be loosed or the golden bowl be broken or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern is a list of organs of the body ... brain, lungs, and the heart that pumps blood through our body All of this is a picture of the deterioration of old age leading to death. Life cannot be sustained without the functioning of these organs. At death all our organs cease to function. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was tells us that the body sleeps, but the spirit, or the soul, returns unto God who gave it. And the Spirit shall return unto God who gave it refers to the New Testament assuring us that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (11 Cor. 5:8). The soul immediately returns to God. This body is just a tabernacle, or a tent, that we live in. It is just the outer covering. The soul goes to be with God. — Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Whatever stage of our life, it is important that we as men and Masons “Remember now our Creator.” 21. Buffalo Bill: Pony Express Riding Mason, by Chuck Clampitt, Amity Lodge 483, Indiana Freemason 91.2 (Fall 2013) As a kid in the 1950s, I remember a series of biographies in my elementary school library that featured American heroes. Included was a biography of Buffalo Bill Cody. Few could match Cody’s many accomplishments and in the late 1800s, his fame grew due to the popularity of dime novels. Cody was born William F. Cody in 1846, in Iowa. When he was small, his family moved to Kansas and his father was killed because of his stance in favor of “free soil.” (A term applied to popular sovereignty for a state to join the Union as free or slave). Soon after his father’s death, William went to work first as a “carrier boy” on a wagon train. This was followed by stints as a “bull whacker,” pony express rider, and eventually a teamster in the 9th Kansas Cavalry during the Civil War. In 1867-68, he was under contract with the Kansas-Pacific Railroad to serve as a buffalo hunter providing meat for the crews building track. During that 18-month period, he killed more than 4000 buffalo and earned his famous nickname, “Buffalo Bill.” Cody’s western skills soon led him to become a civilian scout for the US Army from 1868 to 1872 during the Indian wars. His skill and daring earned him the Medal of Honor in 1872 for “gallantry in action” as a scout for the 3rd Cavalry. This was eventually revoked in 1917, along with 911 awards presented to others. Eventually the medal was re-instated 1989. In 1872, Cody joined a Wild West Show called, “The Scouts of the Prairie,” and performed part-time on the stage over the next 10 years. His friends, Wild Bill Hickok and Ned Buntline, also performed with him. In 1883, he formed his own Wild West show called, “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World,” which eventually toured the US and Europe for the next 25 years. This Wild West “Circus” included cowboys, Sioux Indians, Turks, gauchos, Arabs, and Mongols. Crowds were enthralled by bucking broncos, live buffalo, and a reenactment of an Indian attack on the Deadwood Stage. Included in this menagerie were Sitting Bull (during the 1880 season) and, for many years, “Little Sure Shot” Annie Oakley from Darke County, OH. By 1908, not even Buffalo Bill’s fame could keep the creditors at bay, and the show was closed. During the late 1880s and 1890s, Cody was instrumental in developing an area in western Wyoming near what is now a town called Cody, WY. Cody laid out the town that was named for him in anticipation of a growing tourist industry because of Yellowstone National Park, and the potential of the area for ranching

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and farming. Cody encouraged irrigation in the region, and eventually a dam and reservoir on the Shoshone River was completed by the federal government in 1906 and were named in his honor. In addition to all his other undertakings, Buffalo Bill built a fine hotel in Cody and named it after his daughter. (The hotel is still in operation and is renowned for its excellent food.) Cody built two other inns along the road approaching Yellowstone National Park and created an 8000 acre ranch where he ran 1000 head of cattle. Buffalo Bill was many things, and at times, it was difficult to determine fact from fiction. He was always very benevolent to the Indians following his tenure as an army scout, because of the way the government had treated the Indians. He said, “Every Indian outbreak that I have ever known has resulted from broken promises and broken treaties by the government.” He also supported the rights of women and said, “What we want to do is give women even more liberty than they have. Let them do any kind of work they see fit, and if they do it as well as men, give them the same pay.” He supported conservation by speaking out against hide-hunting and pushing for specified hunting seasons. Among his many accomplishments and honors, Buffalo Bill was a very proud Mason. He was raised in 1871 at North Platte, NE, and was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Royal Arch Masons, and the Shrine. He died January 10, 1917, in Denver, CO, and was buried on top of Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO, with full Masonic honors. The Buffalo Bill Historic Center in Cody, WY, includes a display of his Masonic memorabilia. Buffalo Bill had many local connections across Indiana, having crisscrossed the state many times performing in 39 different cities and towns. A list of locations and performance dates can be found on the website, “The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.” Buffalo Bill was further memorialized by Irving Berlin’s musical, “Annie Get Your Gun,” featuring Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill. 22. Danny Thomas, born Amos Muzyad Yakboob Kairouz (1912-1991). American nightclub singer, comedian, and actor. He became a television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. He began his musical career in 1934, singing on the radio as Amos Jacobs. In 1936 he changed his name to Danny Thomas and made his first movie, Unfinished Dance. In 1952 he began his television career with The Four Star Review. He continued in films, including The Jazz Singer, in 1953. Thomas was perhaps best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (1953-1957), also known as The Danny Thomas Show. Thomas made recordings for MGM and RCA Victor. He was the founder of St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Danny Thomas was a member of Gothic Lodge No. 270, Hamilton Square, New Jersey, USA, and a dual member of Palisades Lodge No. 637, Santa Monica, California. USA. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shrine. —From The Masonic Philatelist, June 2013, The Masonic Stamp Club of New York, reprinted in Southern California Research Lodge, Fraternal Review (September 2013) 23. Meet Edward V. Rickenbacker: Ace Pilot, Medal of Honor recipient, and Brother..., by W Martin Myers, District Education Officer, The Empire State Mason (Winter 2013). He began his career as a race car driver, gaining international fame by competing in the Indianapolis 500. When World War I started, he was sent to France in 1917, becoming the personal chauffeur of General and Bro. John Pershing (Lincoln Lodge, Lincoln, NE).

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With Germany’s Red Baron dominating the skies, Eddie requested transfer to the air service where he eventually became Commanding Officer of the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron, which was responsible for destroying sixty-nine enemy aircraft. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1931 for personally shooting down twenty-six enemy aircraft. An Ace! He wrote his World War I experiences in the book, Fighting the Flying Circus, 1919, “…three-quarters of an hour of gasoline remained…and no compass. Then I thought of the north star! Glory be! There she shines! I had been going west instead of south….Keeping the star behind my rudder I flew south for fifteen minutes, then…found myself above…the River Meuse…picked up our faithful searchlight and ten minutes later I landed….As I walked across the field to my bed I looked up…and repeated most fervently, ‘Thank God!’ Bro. Eddie Rickenbacker wrote: “I want to make it clear that this escape and the others were not the result of any super ability or knowledge on my part. I wouldn’t be alive today if I had to depend on that. I realized then, as I headed for France, that there had to be something else. I had seen others die, brighter and more able than I. I knew there was a power. I believe in calling upon it for aid and for guidance. I am not such an egotist as to believe that God has spared me because I am I. I believe there is work for me to do and I am spared to do it, just as you are.” Bro. Rickenbacker worked for Eastern Airlines, eventually becoming its president. He was a member of Kilwinning Lodge No. 297, Detroit. In 1942, the Secretary of War asked Rickenbacker to go on a mission to the Pacific to inspect military bases. The plane’s inadequate navigational system resulted in them being miles off-course. Out of fuel, the plane ditched in the ocean. For twenty-four days, in almost hopeless conditions, Rickenbacker and seven others drifted aimlessly on the sea. Lt. James Whittaker described in his book, We Thought We Heard The Angels Sing (1943), that they shivered wet all night but baked in the burning sun all day, and fought off sharks: “…Those giant swells hadn’t looked so bad from high in the air, but down among them they were mountainous….Rick maintained with a perfectly straight face that he was not in the least upset….A swift movement beside our raft caught my eye and I turned….The water about the raft fleet was alive with the triangular, dorsal fins of sharks.” The crew would have given up had not 52-year-old Eddie, the oldest person on the raft, continued to encourage them. Lt. Whittaker continued: “At length Pvt. Johnny Bartek got out his Bible and by common consent we pulled the rafts together for a prayer meeting. We said the Lord’s prayer….I didn’t have the least notion that this open-air hallelujah meeting was going to do any good….I observed that Rick seemed to encourage the suggestion and appeared inclined to take part….Col. Adamson was reading from the Testament. Suddenly Cherry stopped him. ‘What was that last, Colonel?’ he demanded. ‘Where is that from?’ ‘It is from the Gospel Col. Adamson replied. ‘Do you like it?’ ‘It’s the best thing I’ve heard yet. Read it again, Colonel.’ Col. Adamson then read ‘Therefore, take ye no thought, saying: What shall we eat? or What shall we drink?” Flight Engineer Pvt. Johnny Bartek, wrote in his book, Life Out There (1943), that on the 8th day, after reading from the Bible, a sea gull landed on Lickenbacker’s head, “…but as we went on we all began to believe in the Bible and God and prayer... We prayed and prayed for the sea gull to land so we could catch him... After reading the passage, about twenty minutes later, that’s when

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the sea gull landed on Eddie Rickenbacker’s head.” Eddie caught it and used it for food and fish bait, with a fishhook made from a bent key ring. Succumbing to exposure and dehydration, Lt. Whittaker wrote: “A cloud that had been fleecy and white a while ago now was darkening by the second. Another minute and we were being deluged by sheets of cold water that splashed into our parched mouths and sluiced the caked salt off our burned and stinging bodies. We cupped our hands to guide the life-giving rivulets down our throats….We soaked and wrung out our shirts until all the salt was washed out of them. Then we saturated them again and wrung the water into our mouths.” Bro. Eddie Rickenbacker described their survival in his book, Seven Came Through (1943): “I pray to God every night of my life to be given the strength and power to continue my efforts to inspire in others the interest, the obligation and the responsibilities that we owe to this land for the sake of future generations— for my boys and girls—so that we can always look back when the candle of life burns low and say, ‘Thank God I have contributed my best to the land that contributed so much to me.’” Bro. Rickenbacker confided: “It was clear to me that God had a purpose in keeping me alive….I had been saved to serve.” [This article was submitted by W Martin Myers, District Education Officer, GLVA, District 15-A, Master of Metropolitan Lodge No. 11, mmyers@horatius.us, and has been edited to fit the available space. I have read, but not authenticated that every morning until his death, the aged Bro. Eddie Rickenbacher fed sea gulls from an ocean pier, to commemorate the gull that was his, and the salvation of others. —HM.] 24. Re-election as Grand Master for the 48th Year. Quarterly Communication, March 12, 2014, pp. 597-598, United Grand Lodge of England gives a full description of the Re-election of MW Bro His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent as the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England for the 48th year. Here is an excerpt: W BRO ROBIN FURBER, PJGD: MW Pro Grand Master and Brethren, it is indeed an honour, a privilege and a great pleasure to have been asked to put to you the proposition that Most Worshipful Brother His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent be re-elected Grand Master for the ensuing year. It is also a great relief to know, as others have said in the past, that whatever I say is unlikely to have any influence on your response to the proposition. (Laughter) We have been so ably led by the Grand Master for the past forty-seven years, far longer than any of the previous nine Grand Masters since the Union in 1813, with only his great-great-uncle, His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, who served for thirty-eight years, coming near. However His Royal Highness’s enthusiasm and support for the Craft and the outstanding leadership he has shown are undiminished and we are rightly proud to have his wisdom and continuing counsel. Such is the enduring nature of our Grand Master that during his tenure he has been supported by no fewer than six Pro Grand Masters, eight Deputy Grand Masters and eight, about to become nine, Assistant Grand Masters. It was a great concern to us all that last year, only five days after he had been proclaimed as Grand Master for the current year, His Royal Highness suffered a mild stroke and it is a huge relief that he has made a full recovery and is able to devote himself once again to the many organisations to which he gives so

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much of his time and support. When our Grand Master was born, he was seventh in line to the throne; when he was first elected Grand Master he was tenth in line and now some fortyseven years later, unless one of his cousins has either given birth or died since I heard the BBC seven o’clock radio news this morning, he is thirty-third in line. (Laughter) Those of you who know what I do elsewhere in Freemasonry will understand the significance of this number (Laughter) for the Order which His Royal Highness has honoured by becoming Grand Patron. Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and Brethren, I have the honour to propose that Most Worshipful Brother His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent be re-elected Grand Master for the coming year. W BRO SIR PAUL WILLIAMS, OBE, DL, PAGDC: MW Pro Grand Master and Brethren, it is an enormous privilege to second this vitally important proposition for the Craft. For my generation of Freemasons, His Royal Highness is the only Grand Master we have had the honour to serve. He has been a constant beacon of inspiration, wisdom and leadership—and long may this continue. The Office of Grand Master alone is a huge undertaking, but when put alongside his Royal engagements, military duties, patronages and other interests clearly demonstrates an exceptional lifetime commitment to public service. Our Grand Master is renowned for his meticulous preparation and research in all matters with which he is involved. I can testify to this when I received a request that His Royal Highness would welcome a visit to one of my hospitals in South Wales, having read that we had won the Queen’s ward for Industry for tissue healing. He wished to see at first hand the work of our specialist team in his capacity as Patron of Restore Bums and Wound Research. His command of the subject was clearly apparent and the staff so much appreciated this unexpected Royal visit and personal recognition. More recently as a Trustee of the RMBI, I know the deep and personal interest he has, as our Grand President, for the wellbeing of our residents, staff and work of the Charity. This was exemplified in his recent visit to James Terry Court in Croydon to officially re-open the Home following a major capital investment. Our Grand Master’s dedication to improve the lives of others is a fundamental principle of our Ancient Fraternity, which he leads by example. Brethren, it is a great honour and privilege to second the proposal that His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent be re-elected as Grand Master for the ensuing year. MW PRO GRAND MASTER: Brethren, you have heard the re-election of the Grand Master most ably proposed and seconded and I now ask for your approval. The Motion was accepted with loud acclaim. The Brethren stood while the Grand Director of Ceremonies (VW Bro O.A.W. Lodge, TD) proclaimed MW Bro HRH The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC, as Grand Master by his several styles and titles. 25. A Candid Disquisition: Early Publications Offer a Glimpse into Masonry’s Evolving Fraternal Culture, John L. Cooper 111, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of California, California Freemason (February-March 2014), reprinted in The Alberta Freemason 79.6 (June 2014) With the creation of the first Grand Lodge in London in 1717, Freemasonry’s popularity boomed. Lodges sought charters from this new Masonic body, and the public’s attention to these Lodges grew apace. It may have been the secrecy which intrigued them, or the

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Masonic parades that became somewhat common during the early years after the founding of the Grand Lodge. But whatever it was, the public wanted to know more about this curious organization, and it was not long before Masons answered that curiosity with publications about Freemasonry intended for the general public. It is from these publications that we catch a glimpse of the culture of early Grand Lodge Freemasonry, and one of the most important was a book published in 1769 by Brother Wellins Calcott. We do not know his original Lodge, but in 1758 Calcott was present at a meeting of Lodge No. 71 in Birmingham. Lodge No. 71 was an Antient Lodge, and not long afterward Calcott joined two Scottish Lodges. He was the master of the Lodge of Regularity in London in 1768, and in 1779 he was made an honorary member of Apollo Lodge in York, England. These associations indicate that Calcott was more than casually involved in Freemasonry, and thus it is not surprising that in 1769 he published a book explaining Freemasonry, not only to the members of the Craft, but to the public at large. The title is a rather ponderous one, but not unusual in 18th century England: A Candid Disquisition of the Principles and Practices of the Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons; together with Some Strictures on the Origin, Nature, and Design of that Institution. It is the earliest of three very influential books on Freemasonry published around the same time. Brother William Preston published his Illustrations of Masonry in 1772, and William Hutchinson published The Spirit of Masonry in 1774. All three books try to answer the question, “What is Freemasonry?” In answering this question, each author describes the culture of Freemasonry as it existed at the beginning of the modern era. For Calcott, the purpose of Freemasonry is primarily social in nature. While the teachings and symbolism of Freemasonry are important to him, he is especially interested in how it brings men together in a fellowship of Brothers. It is this aspect of Freemasonry which he finds particularly appealing, and he explains that it is from the principle of friendship and fellowship in the Lodge that Freemasons have discovered the universality of the human spirit, without regard to language or country. Calcott wrote: This principle [of brotherhood] is the bond of peace, and the cement of Masonic affection. Free Masons esteem it as a virtue of the most diffusive nature, not to be confined to particular persons, but extended to the whole human race, to administer assistance to whom is their highest pride and the utmost wish, establishing friendships and forming connexions, not by receiving, but conferring benefits. We find an echo of Calcott in the lecture of the Entered Apprentice degree [in California]: By the exercise of Brotherly Love we are taught to regard the whole human species as one family, the high and the low, the rich and the poor, who, as created by one Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the same planet, are to aid, support and protect each other On this principle Masonry unites men of every country, sect and opinion; and causes true friendship to exist among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance. During the 18th century, Freemasonry was spreading around the world, and it was this idea of a universal fellowship which enabled it to spread so widely and so rapidly. Wellins points out that this principle is essential to a true understanding of Freemasonry. Freemasonry is not to be confined to particular persons—those who are our immediate acquaintances—“but extended to the whole human race….”

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Friendship and fellowship are thus defining characteristics of a Mason, no less than his commitments to virtue and morality. In a very important sense, fellowship is the culture of Freemasonry. And as it was thus at the beginning of modern Freemasonry, so it is today. We are, indeed, a universal band of brothers, causing “true friendship to exist among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance.” CALCOTT, WELLINS (1756-1769), author, was a native of Shropshire, the son of a member of the corporation of Shrewsbury. All that is known of his personal history is gathered from the preface to one of his books, from which it appears that he was induced to become an author by reverses of fortune. He published two books by subscription, and was enabled thereby to make advances towards a restoration of a settled life. The first edition of his Thoughts, Moral and Divine was issued in London in 1756. A second edition was brought out at Birmingham in 1758; a third at Coventry in 1759; a fourth at Manchester in 1761; and a fifth at Exeter in 1764. In 1769 he published A Candid Disquisition of the Principles and Practices of the most ancient and honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, London. This work is said to have been the means of leading many persons to join the society. It was reprinted in 1847 by Dr. George Oliver, who considered it the ‘gem of the period’ in which it was written. [Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 08] 26. Ancient Friend and Brother: The teachings of Pythagoras continue to inspire our Fraternity, by John L. Cooper III, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of California, in The Alberta Freemason 79.2 (February 2014) Mathematics, the “queen of the sciences,” has always had a preeminent place in the liberal arts and in Masonry. It appears twice in the list, as both arithmetic and geometry, and we are told in our ritual that geometry is “the first and noblest of sciences, and the basis upon which the superstructure of Freemasonry is erected.” This idea is a very old one in Freemasonry, for the old charges, also called the “old Gothic constitutions,” place geometry in a premier position amongst the liberal arts and sciences. The Regius Manuscript, c. 1390, says (in modem English translation): In that time, through good geometry, This honest craft of good masonry Was ordained and made in this manner... Many of these constitutions refer to Euclid as having carried the knowledge of Masonry to other lands, and the references are generally to geometry. Euclid (c. 325-265 B.C.) was called the “father of geometry,” and Euclid’s Elements remains a primary geometry textbook today. In the 47th Proposition of his Elements, Euclid provided a proof of the relationship of the sides of a right-angle triangle so that when the proportions are correct, a right angle is formed. The importance to stonemasons of this geometric principle is evident, because in order to construct stone buildings properly, a square corner must first be established. The use of geometry in general, and the 47th Proposition in particular, was therefore an essential element in operative masonry, and this importance was transferred to speculative Freemasonry in a symbolic sense. The 47th Proposition of Euclid is more familiarly known as the “Pythagorean theorem,” for its discovery was attributed in ancient times to the Greek philosopher, Pythagoras. We know very little about Pythagoras as a person, and almost as little about his teachings. He is supposed to have been born on

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the island of Samos around 570 BC, to have established a “school” at Crotona, in Italy, and to have died around 495 BC. Kitty Ferguson, in her book, The Music of Pythagoras: How an Ancient Brother hood Cracked the Code of the Universe and Lit the Path from Antiquity to Outer Space, noted that: Pythagoras and the devotees who surrounded him during his lifetime were obsessively secretive…. The earliest written evidence about Pythagoras himself that modern scholarship accepts as genuine consists of six short fragments of text from the century after his death, found not in their originals but in works of ancient authors who either saw the originals or were quoting from earlier secondary copies. Despite the conclusions of modern scholars about the difficulty of knowing much about Pythagoras, he has a firm place in Masonic lore and ritual. In 1772, William Preston, a past master of the Lodge of Antiquity No. 1 in London, published the Illustrations of Masonry—a collection of material then in use as “lectures” in Masonic lodges in England and Scotland. This book was used by Thomas Smith Webb, an American Mason, in 1797 to create his famous Freemasons Monitor, which was drawn upon by American grand lodges as the source of the lectures of the three degrees of ancient craft Masonry. Preston is thus the “grandfather” of our lectures as used today, and we find in Preston words and phrases which are very familiar. In Illustrations of Masonry he writes: Masonry…is not only the most ancient, but the most moral Institution that ever subsisted; as every character, figure, and emblem, depicted in the lodge, has a moral meaning and tends to inculcate the practice of virtue on those who behold it. This material is not included in our present lectures, but we still reference Pythagoras as our “ancient friend and brother” in the long form of the lecture of the third degree. In the 18th century, Masons were fascinated by the philosophy of Pythagoras, and by the “secret brotherhood” which they believed him to have established at Crotona. The link between his famous Pythagorean theorem made this even more important. Kitty Ferguson goes on to say: Those six early fragments are not, however, the full extent of the available evidence about the Pythagoreans….Philolaus, a not-so-secretive Pythagorean, wrote a book…revealing that early Pythagoreans proposed that the Earth moves and is not the center of the cosmos. Plato... tried to incorporate what he thought of as a Pythagorean curriculum—the “quadrivium”—at his Academy in Athens. Aristotle and his pupils wrote extensively about the Pythagoreans a few years later….It seems no other group has ever made such an effort to remain secret, or succeeded so well, as the Pythagoreans did, and yet become so celebrated and influential over such an astonishingly long period of time. The teachings of Pythagoras are thus a part of Freemasonry, and while Freema sonry is not a secret society in the same sense that the school of Pythagoras was, like Pythagoras himself and his school, we too have become “celebrated and influential over an astonishingly long period of time.” 27. Freemasonry in its Broadest Sense: A Tribute to Henry Wilson Coil, by Larry Jacobsen, To Light: Bringing Masonic Education to Light XVII.1 (Spring 2014), Grand Lodge AF & AM of Nebraska Henry Wilson Coil, the primary author of Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, was a man of incredible intellect, and one of the foremost analytical Masonic writers

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in America. He could dissect a historical event to its minutest details and then step back in an instant to present a comprehensive statement of its relative importance to Masonry and history. Near the end of his illustrious career he wrote a short book entitled A Comprehensive View of Freemasonry – a must-read for one who yearns to understand the big picture of Freemasonry before diving into the depths of its details. The Preface to Coil’s brief book gives us a 30,000 foot view of Freemasonry, and I’ll quote several of his important and comprehensive introductory comments (italics and brackets are mine): • It must be borne in mind that Masonic books of all kinds were coming off the presses for more than a century before the first dependable and complete history of Freemasonry was published in 1885, and that less than…a century has not been sufficient to remove the errors put in circulation by such earlier works…. • The Freemasons, variously called the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Masonic Fraternity, or simply Masons, is beyond question the oldest, the most numerous, the most widely dispersed and the most curious of all secular societies. • Some of the legends and most of the principles and behests [commands] contained in the earliest records of the Fraternity, i.e., the Gothic Constitutions, have been adhered to with remarkable consistency, even into the present era, and, notwithstanding the lapse of time and the changes in social structure, have drifted but slightly from their original import, and then only reluctantly. • …though its control and administration have been loose, never unified under a single authority, and though its symbolism and ceremonies have been expanded and embellished, and, at times, supplemented by new themes woven into the fabric, yet, due to a persistent distaste for innovations ... its fundamental character, philosophy, purposes, and customs have remained remarkably true to the original stock. • Never having possessed a hierarchy of any sort but having been from the first a brotherhood bound together by ties of amity [harmony], its government has become increasingly dispersed and varied as it has crossed the national and state lines ... • Though generally referred to as a society or order, and though Freemasons everywhere recognize a mystic tie, the whole can hardly be called an organization, a corpus, or an entity, but rather must be considered a group of independent units adhering in the main to the same doctrine, laws, and customs, inculcating nearly the same truths by the same or like symbols and ceremonies, and exhibiting the same general appearance and character. • Therefore, what is called the Society or Fraternity of Freemasons is more in the nature of a system of philosophy or of moral and social virtues taught by symbols, allegories, and lectures based upon fundamental truths, the observance of which tends to promote stability of character, conservatism, morality and good citizenship. Moderation and toleration are so respected that differences of opinion among its members, even about its policies and purposes, are permitted quite as much as those about extraneous matters. • It has no program or propaganda of political, religious, or social reform, and

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it is singularly self- contained, especially refraining from political and religious embroilment, and even declining association with other societies and movements, no matter how beneficent their immediate objectives may appear.” • The term, Freemasonry, therefore, is used loosely, within and without the Fraternity, to include practically all bodies composed of Master Masons, though bearing distinctive names, conferring degrees, and pursuing policies differing from those of the Blue Lodges. • Lack of discrimination between the basic Craft Rite and the numerous accretions [growth] to it often characterizes writings, which endeavor to define and explain Freemasonry, so that the difficulty of determining whether the one or the other is referred to leads to obscurity and error and tends to break down those very distinctions which Grand Lodges insist upon. • Hence, the term, Freemasonry, has been made broader and less exact and its definition has been rendered almost impossible. • While many have offered aphorisms [clichés] or metaphors about Freemasonry, no one heretofore succeeded in formulating a definition of it which is mutually inclusive and exclusive, and of all who have attempted it, the most erudite [knowledgeable] are no less enigmatic [mysterious] than the others. Coil’s comprehensive little book goes on to present the history of Freemasonry and its relation to other societies, and he ends his book with a chapter titled ‘What is Freemasonry?’ It is the best, most comprehensive and concise answer to that question that has ever, in my opinion, been penned: Freemasonry in its Broadest Sense • Freemasonry, in its broadest and most common comprehensive sense, is a system or morality and social ethics, and a philosophy of life, all of simple and fundamental character, incorporating a broad humanitarianism, and, though treating life as a practical experience, subordinates the material to the spiritual; • It is without a creed, being of no sect, but finding truth in all; • It is moral, but not pharisaic [self-righteous]; • It demands sanity rather than sanctity [purity]; • It is tolerant, but not supine [exhibiting apathetic inertia] • It seeks truth, but does not define truth; • It urges its votaries to think but does not tell them what to think; • It despises ignorance but does not proscribe [forbid] the ignorant; • It fosters education but proposes no curriculum; • It espouses political liberty and the dignity of man but has no platform or propaganda; • It believes in the nobility and usefulness of life; • It is modest and not militant; • It is moderate, universal, and so liberal as to permit each individual to form and express his own opinion, even to what Freemasonry is or ought to be, and invites him to improve it if he can. Coil politely referred to Freemasonry as “the most curious of all secular societies.” I thought, perhaps, there might be a more appropriate term to describe Freemasonry’s uniqueness and I poured through Roget’s Thesaurus in search of that enigmatic word, phrase or paragraph to define our craft, but wise Bro.

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Coil was right – “the definition has been rendered almost impossible.” Henry Wilson Coil died in 1974, and the work of updating his encyclopedia continues to this day. He had that great gift of perspective—from a precisionist to a philosopher. Every time I read his brief “Freemasonry in its Broadest Sense,” I would come away with an incredible sense of pride in being affiliated with Freemasonry. It honors our past, but more importantly, it’s a promise for our future. 28. Leadership is the Art of Suggestion, by W. Bro. Garry Bell, Freemason 46.2 (June 2014), United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory I don’t know who said this, so you can claim the idea as your own. Perhaps the person who thought it up meant that there is a difference between suggestion and command. On the one hand, somebody who receives a suggestion adopts a thought from someone else and claims it as their own. On the other hand, somebody who receives a command knows where the command came from, and it is perfectly clear that the commander owns the idea. You see, people who receive a command first enter into a conversation in their mind about whether to accept the command, given where it came from. How do you feel when someone says to you ‘Do it this way,’ or ‘I want it done this way,’ or even ‘I think we should…’? In those cases the origin of the idea is perfectly obvious, and you have to make an assessment as to whether to adopt the idea contained in the command. If the person who issued such a command has power over you—personal power, physical power, gender power, or pays your salary (monetary power), or decides your continuing employment or promotion—you might not have a choice, and you will comply with the command if you know what’s good for you. Or else! You accept their power. Alternatively, if you resent that person’s power, you might ‘pretend’ to accept the command, and, out of sight, do it badly. Alienated employees on the production line and people without power do this all the time, deliberately sabotaging productivity to ‘show them who is boss.’ Sometimes community organisations like our lodges work the same way. This article is about leadership, so let’s agree on what ‘leadership’ means. Think about good leaders you have known in your work or organisation. Some people who know a lot about leadership reckon it is ‘the capacity to engage the energy of others towards some shared objective.’ On the football field it’s the coach’s ability to get the players working together to score. In a commercial enterprise it might be the manager getting the sales team supporting each other to maximise profit. Within our organisation it might be the WM wanting to do something new. Leadership seems to come down to ‘the ability to put an idea in people’s heads’ so that they think they own it. All successful leaders have mastered the skill and art of suggestion. Of course it is not the only technique they use, but studies have shown it is probably the most effective because it minimises stress and empowers people. There are two key notions wrapped up with this: People who think they ‘own’ an idea will work productively to see it implemented. Good leaders can pass on their idea in such a way that those who receive it think the idea is their own. To address the first, consider how hard you will work to implement your idea. The human creative spirit is such that we never try to sabotage our own ideas.

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Think of your work, your business, your family, your lodge—all more or less dependent on ideas. Could you ever see yourself purposely trying to make your ideas NOT work? If you can, you are playing games or you need therapy. To address the second, it seems obvious that giving an idea away to someone else involves total selflessness. The leader must be prepared to give away the idea without reservation—no holding back if the person who receives it is to claim ownership—TOTAL ownership. There has to be a ‘vacuum of ownership’ so that someone else can grab it. The leader must surrender all personal investment in the idea and allow it to be claimed by someone else. And we all know that ‘hinting’ doesn’t work, because there is no vacuum there—we know where the ‘hint’ came from, and because of that, ‘hinting’ can degenerate into nagging, which is clumsy leadership. Techniques of suggestion—How to get your ideas accepted Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes very hard. Go back to the heading paragraphs. Can you see you’ve been had? I thought up that title, and gave it away. Because there was a ‘vacuum of ownership’ in the sense that you didn’t know who owned it, I reckon you were more inclined to accept it—‘yeah there might be something in that.’ This is one technique of suggestion, and it hinges on creating a vacuum of ownership. Try to make your idea belong to a fictitious nobody, so the receiver can grab it. The technique can be made more powerful by attributing ownership of an idea to an unknown, but prestigious group. Go back to our definition of `leadership; again my own invention. ‘Some people who know a lot about it reckon...’ The fact is, we feel more inclined to accept the idea from unknown ‘some people’ if we perceive they know a lot about it. ‘The Australian College of Neurosurgeons reckons...’ Are you impressed? Just a little bit? Try practising suggestion and develop your techniques. After all, where do leaders get their kicks? From secretly watching their ideas being, adopted and implemented through skilful suggestion. It is, quite simply, thrilling! 29. The King’s Speech, in Freemason 46.3 (March 2014), The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. Australian speech therapist Lionel George Logue became quietly famous in the late 1930s and became much better known when the film ‘The King’s Speech’ was recently released starring actor Colin Firth as King George VI and Logue portrayed by Australian Geoffrey Rush. Logue was born in Adelaide on 26 February 1880, the eldest of four children. He studied elocution to remove much of his Australian accent and after working at a gold mine at Kalgoorlie, settled in Perth with his wife Myrtle where he taught elocution, public speaking and acting. He toured the world in 1911 and as a Christian Scientist was dedicated to healing. In World War I he used humour, patience and sympathy to treat servicemen suffering from speech impediments caused by shell shock. His lessons included exercises for the lungs and diaphragm and how to breathe deeply to help finish a sentence. Logue moved to the famous Harley Street in London in 1924 and it was said that the fees paid by wealthy clients enabled him to accept and treat poorer patients without charge. Two years later he was consulted by the Duke of York who had a bad stammer. Logue believed it was caused by poor co-ordination between the larynx and diaphragm and suggested one hour be set aside each day to practice special exercises where the Duke loudly spoke each vowel for 15 seconds.

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These exercises relaxed the tension which had caused the muscle spasms, restored the Duke’s confidence and reduced the stammer to occasional blocks or hesitations. The success of the treatment was obvious when the Duke, without stuttering, opened the Australian Parliament in 1927 in Canberra. Tongue-twisters were among the unusual treatments used by the therapist to help the Duke rehearse for major speeches and Logue also coached him for the formal language of his coronation in 1937. The film depicts the difficulties and frustration experienced by the Duke at his inability to speak fluently at public functions and how, with the assistance of Logue, he overcame the problem and successfully completed a major radio broadcast. One of Logue’s key phrases was ‘a slow, measured pace’ in delivery and this was best illustrated by the King’s wartime broadcasts and speeches during World War II and the fact that Logue was with the King for the VE-day broadcast on 8 May 1945. He had been awarded the CVO in 1944, part of the only Order of Chivalry that specifically rewards acts of personal service to the Monarch. Logue became a founding fellow of the College of Speech Therapists in London in 1944 and was a speech therapist to the Royal Masonic School at Bushey. He always retained his love of music and the theatre and enjoyed walking and gardening. During the Second World War, his practice decreased and he acted as an air-raid warden three nights a week. Logue died in April 1953 in London. He was survived by his three sons and the funeral was attended by representatives of the Queen and the Queen Mother. Lionel Logue was initiated, passed and raised in 1908 and became WM in 1919 in the St George’s Lodge in Western Australia. The Duke of York, who became King George VI, became Master of Navy Lodge in 1921 and became permanent WM until he ascended the throne. It was stated by many that his stammer rarely became noticeable when he was involved in ritual. 30. The Masonic Origins of the University of North Carolina. [Excerpted from an article by Stan Dodd, 33°, in Scottish Rite Journal, Jan-Feb 2014, Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction.] Reprinted in the Fraternal Review of Southern California Research Lodge, January 2014. An exhibit last fall at UNC-Chapel Hill showcased the involvement of Freemasons in the university’s founding and early years. Grand Master of North Carolina Dewey R. Preslar Jr., 33° spoke at a reception marking the exhibit opening. “Freemasons conceived, lobbied for and built the University of North Carolina,” he said. “This was a radical notion for its time, but even today, 220 years after the cornerstone laying for Old East, we Masons understand the impulse to start a university of the people.... Among the bedrock values of our fraternity are light and liberty—the very words on UNC’s seal—and we emphasize the improvement of the individual through learning, with an emphasis on the study of the liberal arts.’ University Lodge No. 408 in Chapel Hill reenacted the cornerstone laying on October 12, 1993, during UNC’s bicentennial celebration. Preslar quoted Dick Dickson, master of the lodge in 1993, who said that day: “The University of North Carolina is not just a great educational institution, not just the nation’s oldest public university, not just the flagship of North Carolina’s educational system. It is a living testimony of Freemasonry’s love for knowledge and virtue.” “The Masonic influence is visible all around us in Chapel Hill,” Preslar said. “But the strongest and longest-lasting influence is invisible: the ardently held belief in freedom of thought, freedom of inquiry, freedom of speech, and

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enlightenment through knowledge. Light and Liberty.” Indeed every Mason has professed his desire for light, which the fraternity takes as a symbol of knowledge and learning. How appropriate that our North Carolina brothers over 200 years ago acted on their professions by building a university! 31. Lodge Leucophibia 602, by Brother Archie M.T. Taylor PM, Lodge Secretary, Past President of Grand Lodge Stewards, Year Book of The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland, Edinburgh 2014, p. 112 During my Masonic career many Brethren have asked the question “What does the name Leucophibia mean?” It is indeed a most unusual name, and the Brethren, when deciding to found a Lodge here at Whithorn in 1877 must have had considerable knowledge of the ancient history of Galloway to choose such a name. The origin of the name came from the Greek cartographer Ptolemy, who lived around 100 AD. Unfortunately at that time not only did he show Scotland as an Island, but running from East to West—at right angles to England! He speaks of a tribe called the “Novantae” which inhabited what appears from Ptolemy’s description to be “Galloway,” and which had two chief towns which he calls “Leukopibia” and “Rerigonion.” The latter name suggests a connection with “Loch Ryan,” and “Leukopibia” appears on Ptolemy’s map as being at, or near, Whithorn (or Whitheme). Both these names are taken from the language spoken in Galloway in the first century A.D., closely related to the language of “Gaul.” “Leucophibia” (pronounced: “Loo-ko-fibia”) literally means: leuco “white” or “bright” and phibia “a hut” or “dwelling” thus: “White Hut” the Latin version is “Candida Casa” meaning Candida “dressed in white” and “Casa” meaning “hut,” “dwelling” or perhaps “edifice” or “building.” In designing our Lodge Mark Token, which was first struck in 1999, it showed the Old Town Hall in Whithorn, below the Clock Tower, where our Lodge was situated and has been used by the Brethren regularly since their Charter was granted in 1877. It was the home of the now extinct Burgh Council, and in the lower regions of the building are still to be seen prison cells, where, many years ago, they may have incarcerated “rowans” and “eavesdroppers”! Alas, the Dumfries and Galloway Council, ridding themselves of many buildings, put this old Town Hall up for sale. The Lodge could not afford to purchase the building, and as there no buildings available in Whithorn, transferred the Lodge to the premises of Lodge Galloway No. 951, some 8 miles away, where they continue their work. There was a Lodge “St Thomas No. 248” in Whithorn being Chartered in 1793 and becoming dormant in 1837. The “Kingdom of Galloway” as it has been called, at one time owed no allegiance to any monarch, and indeed not even to Scotland let alone England, and many of its inhabitants, male and female, became mercenaries, and fought for any country that paid them. In fact the “Annals” of Tacitus (a Roman Historian) shows us that there were Galloway Legions serving not only the Roman Empire but with the great Kubla Khan! They must have been a formidable sight to any enemy, whoever they were unfortunate to be! On a more harmonious note I would add that there may be just a handful of Lodges with a name that can hark back to a Greek geographer of the first century A.D. 32. Who Am I? — Lessons from Les Miserables, by Larry Jacobsen, The Nebraska Mason (Spring 2013, Grand Lodge of Nebraska] If you’ve not read Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables, or seen one of the halfdozen movie versions, or attended the musical, or caught the latest film musical, then I encourage you to do so, for it is a lesson in the virtue of compassion that

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spans a lifetime, and you will find many parallels to the ethical lessons we encounter in Masonry. The story is much too broad to cover in detail here, so we’ll touch on the two key characters and their relationships. The setting is France in the early 1800’s: Jean Valjean - imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, he is finally paroled but embittered. A priest offers him refuge, but Valjean steals some pieces of silver. He’s later captured by police and brought back to the abbey. The priest lies to the police and gives Valjean two precious candlesticks claiming Valjean had forgotten to take them as part of a gift by the priest. Valjean, overwhelmed by the priest’s forgiveness, decides to redeem himself. He breaks parole, changes his name, and 8 years later is a respected factory owner and mayor. Inspector Javert - knew Valjean as a prisoner and relentlessly pursues him for years for having broken parole. Javert is a strict adherent to rules, and despite Valjean’s transformation to a virtuous life, he intends to bring Valjean to justice. Who Am I? Valjean encounters numerous ethical dilemmas as he strives to live the virtuous life, but the following episode is most revealing. Valjean, who changed his name to M. Madeleine to protect his identity, learns that another man, a feeble-minded old beggar, has been mistakenly arrested as Jean Valjean by Javert and is facing a court trial. Valjean ponders the dilemma in his own mind. Should he let this lesser man suffer the consequences and free the real Valjean from Javert’s endless pursuit, or should he proclaim his moral duty to reveal who he really is, even if it means being sent back to prison. In the musical version he exclaims “If I speak, I am condemned. If I stay silent, I am damned.” Valjean reveals his real identity and the story takes ,a significant turn. The consequences of his confession didn’t matter to him because he had already established a moral rule inside himself. Think back to your obligations as a Mason and the consequences of those obligations. Valjean would likely have been a good Mason for he exemplifies the great tenets of our institution. Brotherly Love — “By the exercise of brotherly love, we are taught to regard the whole human species as one family, the high and low, the rich and poor ...” Valjean could have easily relented and let the poor beggar suffer the consequences, but Brotherly Love prevailed. Relief — “To relieve the distressed ... to soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries....” Valjean contemplates the dilemma, “Can I condemn this man to slavery. Pretend I do not feel his agony(?)....” Compassion prevailed. Truth — “Truth is a divine attribute, and the foundation of every virtue.” Valjean concludes his statement before the jury “And so Javert, you see its true, That man bears no more guilt than you! Who am I? 24601 !” (the prisoner number tattooed on his arm). Truth prevailed. Valjean’s experience may be an extreme example, but the question of “Who am IT’ should resound with every Mason when confronted with dilemmas that challenge the three great tenets of our fraternity. Valjean’s episode also demonstrates commitment to a virtuous life. You can’t be a paragon of virtue in one segment of your life and be one who acts with total disregard for one’s rights in another. Javert and Justice Inspector Javert has spent his entire life in accordance with the law. By never

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breaking the law himself and believing that those who do are immoral, he has circumscribed himself into a space where there is only justice and no mercy. There is a sense of perfection in the way he thinks. His idea of a good person goes along the lines of Thomas Aquinas’s belief that in order to be a good person you must have the following four virtues: justice, fortitude, temperance, and prudence, those four cardinal virtues that were explained to us in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Javert’s fault lies in trumping the virtues with Justice. Near the end of the Les Miserables story, Javert is captured by student revolutionaries as a spy of the French government. Valjean, supporting the revolutionaries, tells the students he will “take care of Javert” and slips away with him to a back alley. Valjean now has the decision of killing his longtime adversary, or being merciful and continuing his life on the run. He chooses to be merciful and Javert proves incapable of comprehending why he made this decision. Javert, however, continues the pursuit, captures Valjean and tells him “It’s a pity the rules don’t allow me to be merciful.” But Javert, now for the first time, faces doubt (how can I arrest Valjean when he spared my life?) yet he cannot reconcile his belief that the law is always right no matter what the consequences. He releases Valjean and then commits suicide by jumping into the Seine River. The lessons and virtues that we encounter in the three degrees of Masonry are extensive, and despite how many times we hear them, there are always different ways that we might interpret and apply them. Take for instance the Entered Apprentice lecture that describes “Justice”: “Justice is that standard, or boundary of right, which enables us to render to every man his just due without distinction. This virtue is not only consistent with divine and human laws, but is the very cement and support of civil society; and as justice in a great measure constitutes the real good man, so should it be the invariable practice of every Mason never to deviate from the minutest principles thereof...” ‘One might say this accurately describes Javert. He never deviated from the minutest principles. But that would be unfair to the legacy of Masonry, for the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, the cardinal principles of justice, fortitude, temperance, prudence, and the multitude of other ethical principles presented in our rituals, lectures and charges gives us a framework for the virtuous life. However, that framework of ethics can be complex and messy, and can sometimes result in agonizing decisions, as experienced by Valjean. We all confront those tough decisions in our own way. The lesson of Les Miserables are the virtues of love and compassion that conquers all adversities. However you interpret “light” in Masonry, you will likely find those virtues, and you will likely answer the question of “Who am I?’ 33. FLOYD EASTMAN: The 106 Year Old Vermont Master Mason, The Green Mountain Freemason 100.1 (Summer 2013), Grand Lodge of Vermont F&AM If you are old enough, do you suppose that you could remember where you were in 1927? How about where you slept or what you had to eat? Right Worshipful Past Grand Junior Deacon Floyd Eastman, who turned 106 years young on February 6, 2014 can. According to life long friend Bro. Harvey Brophy, Floyd was on the very last cattle drive out of Vermont and he can recall everywhere he stopped to eat and where he slept while driving 500 head of

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cows from the Manchester area down to Middletown Springs in Massachusetts. “Me and this great big guy had to share a bed one night on the drive and I kept rolling into the middle of the bed,” Floyd told his friend Harvey while recounting the drive. Floyd and another man drove all 500 head on foot. The only horse they had was pulling a cart with supplies. Born in 1908 in Manchester, Vermont, Floyd helped his father with farming and logging as a youngster. After leaving school he learned the butcher trade and followed that profession right up until the day he retired. Brother Floyd has lived his entire life in and around the Manchester and Dorset areas. Brother Floyd Eastman was initiated in Adoniram Lodge #42 in Manchester Depot on December 8, 1949, passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft on January 12, 1950, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on February 12, 1950. [In February 2014] Bro. Floyd celebrated 65 years as a Master Mason, not to mention 107 years as a “just and upright” man. Floyd served as Master of Adoniram Lodge from 1958 to 1959 and then assumed the secretary’s chair, where he served for an amazing 35 years, retiring in 1995 at the tender age of 87. From 1972 to 1974 Floyd served as Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master for the 2nd Masonic District, and then was elected as Grand Junior Deacon in 1976…. Fraternally, Dr. E. Otha Wingo, PDDGL38, FMLR, Chairman, Committee on Correspondence REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies is researching revision of the Masonic Manual and the Ceremonies book of the Grand Lodge. Presently, the Funeral Ceremony is not consistent between the two publications and there have been suggestions that Ceremonial prayers be revised to be more applicable to current applications. This Committee intends to prepare revised versions for both publications. We hope to include suggestions that would encourage personalization of Masonic Ceremonies to fit the purpose and the location so there is a better understanding and appreciation of the Ceremony. Masonic Ceremonies continue to provide opportunities to be in the public eye, whether it is for the dedication of lodge halls and public structures, Installation of Officers, Masonic Funerals, or 50 year Jewel presentations. With our collective wisdom we can learn to be more creative with our advance planning to provide the best quality, most personal, and reflective Ceremony the Lodge can provide. Fraternally Submitted, Gail S. Turner, PGM, Chairman Donald E. Scott, PGM John W. Hess, PGM Robert C. Floyd, Ex Officio

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LODGE RITUAL AWARDS 2013-2014 Grand Lecturer Robert C. Floyd presented the Lodge Ritual Awards to those Lodges earning them. Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Bronze Barry Daylight Lodge No. 17 Bronze Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Bronze Weston Lodge No. 53 Bronze Independence Lodge No. 76 Silver Greenville Lodge No. 107 Bronze Lincoln Lodge No. 138 Bronze Monett Lodge No. 129 Silver Cass Lodge No. 147 Silver Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 Silver Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 Bronze Charity-Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Bronze Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Gold Kansas City Lodge No. 220 Bronze St. Charles Lodge No. 241 Bronze Grand River Lodge No. 276 Silver Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Silver Sampson Lodge No. 298 Silver Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Bronze Meramec Lodge No. 313 Bronze McDonald Lodge No. 324 Silver Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Bronze Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Silver Composite Lodge No. 369 Bronze Waynesville Lodge No. 375 Silver Richland Lodge No. 385 Gold Raytown Lodge No. 391 Bronze Christian Lodge No. 392 Bronze Temperance Lodge No. 438 Silver Crestwood-Anchor Lodge No 443 Bronze Belton Lodge No. 450 Silver Plato Lodge No. 469 Silver Nodaway Lodge No. 470 Silver Branson Lodge No. 587 Silver Galena Lodge No. 515 Silver Criterion Lodge No. 586 Bronze Union Lodge No. 593 Silver Cosby Lodge No. 600 Bronze Mokane Lodge No. 612 Bronze Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 Silver Sheffield Lodge No. 625 Bronze Central Crossing Lodge No. 674 Bronze

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CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor on Monday afternoon at 3:30 PM, September 29th, 2014, following closing prayer by Grand Chaplain R.W. Brother Mark Whitney. ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual for the Order of the Past Master was performed under the direction of R.W.B. Webb Edwards, and the order was conferred upon 30 Brethren. There are currently 777 Brethren who hold the Order of the Past Master. Those joining the Order in 2014 are as follows: Robert John Dylan Kenneth Douglas Clair Jeffrey Patrick Timothy Kenneth Michael Carl Christopher James Jeffrey James Kenneth William Wayne Joseph Grant Chris Aaron William Jason Clinton James Kevin Frank Luther

Gentry Wallace Defrenger Nelson Jr. Linville Moore Henty West Gerkey Best Hartnett Keith Marcum Wallace Bloemker Reed Johnston Stewart Jr. Godwin Walker Smith Jr. Nickle Kramer Sherman Hudgins Mitchell Lowman Wiebe Herbert McConnell

Lathrop Lodge No. 506 Independence Lodge No. 76 Kearney Lodge No. 311 Independence Lodge No. 76 Bethany Lodge No. 97 Southwest Heritage Lodge No.681 Noble Lodge No. 684 Kearney Lodge No. 311 United Lodge No. 5 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Weston Lodge No. 53 Independence Lodge No. 76 Temperance Lodge No. 438 Columbia Lodge No. 534 Clinton Lodge No. 548 Friendship Lodge No. 89 Excelsior Lodge No. 441 Bernie Lodge No. 573 Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Granite Lodge No. 272 Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Grandview Lodge No. 618 University Lodge No. 683 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Branson Lodge No. 587 Central Crossing Lodge No. 674 Beacon Lodge No. 3

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH â&#x20AC;&#x192; The Missouri Lodge of Research met at 4:15 in Windsor IV with R.W.B. Steven L. Harrison presiding as Master. The Communication detailed the events of the ending year, and included reports from M.W.B. John W. Hess, PGM, Librarian of the new Masonic Library, which opened last year, R.W.B. Aaron M. Shoemaker, Chair of the Truman Lecture Series, membership reports from R.W.B. Ron Miller, Secretary, and a report on minutes from M.W.B. Gail S. Turner, PGM, recording secretary/treasurer. Following a meeting that addressed several topics, new Officers were elected and installed. Incoming Master, R.W.B. Harvey Soule, announced his new appointment as R.W.B. Ty G. Treutelaar. Closing prayer was offered by Chaplain of the Lodge of Research, R.W.B. Rev. Dale R. Roller. REPORT OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: During its 2013-14 year, the Missouri Lodge of Research has accomplished the following: 1. MoLOR membership approved restructuring its organization into the Lodge of Research, a functioning Masonic Lodge, and the Missouri Lodge of Research Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) status. 2. In its continuing effort to provide membership with world-class Masonic programs, hosted Truman Lecture Series events featuring Robert L. D. Cooper and Joseph Wages. 3. The use of a meeting planning system and the decision to hold the meeting in conjunction with the York Rite meeting in Jefferson City made the May Spring Meeting the most well-attended in the history of the Missouri Lodge of Research. 4. The officers line unanimously nominated Brother Todd E. Creason, a prolific Masonic author, to become a Fellow of the Missouri Lodge of Research. 5. The LOR officers approved conceptual guidelines for formation of the Denslow Society, which will provide an Endowment Fund for the Missouri Masonic Research Library. 6. The Missouri Masonic Research Library located at the Grand Lodge Complex continued to build its collection of volumes. 7. The officers selected the book Freemasons: Tales from the Craft for distribution to members.

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Restructuring The Missouri Lodge of Research began informally in 1932, as the Missouri Masonic Research Council. It was nearly a decade later that the Missouri Lodge of Research was officially established with Grand Master Harry S. Truman issuing its dispensation on May 1, 1941. Ray V. Denslow became the first Master to lead the LOR under its new bylaws in 1942. Those bylaws established the Missouri Lodge of Research as something very close to a regular Masonic Lodge but without being sanctioned to perform degree work. In 1999, WB James Williams, then Master of the LOR, directed the amendment of the bylaws to reflect various resolutions and amendments enacted over the years. Then, in 2008 the Grand Lodge of Missouri amended its bylaws to authorize the LOR to incorporate as a nonprofit corporation, after which the LOR bylaws again were amended to reflect this change. A problem, however, subsequently was discovered; namely, that this meant the LOR could no longer operate as a Masonic Lodge governed by Masonic law and tradition. This year, in an effort to best accomplish the goal of allowing for tax-deductible donations while retaining our ability to continue to operate as a chartered Masonic Lodge we have, under the advice of legal counsel, made the following changes: 1. The Missouri Lodge of Research has amended its bylaws to return it to Masonic Lodge status and bring us back to something very close to the original LOR bylaws established in 1941, under the dispensation of MWB Truman. 2. The LOR has established the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missouri Lodge of Research Foundationâ&#x20AC;? as a Missouri nonprofit corporation that will seek 501(c)(3) status from the IRS in order to make donations tax-deductible. The top-five officers of the Missouri Lodge of Research (Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior Deacon and Secretary/Treasurer), as selected by the LOR membership under our traditional Masonic process, automatically will serve as the officers and directors of the new Foundation. Brent Stewart, LOR Marshal, presented and explained this structure to the members gathered at the semi-annual meeting in May and the members subsequently approved the changes. This is a major change for the LOR and an action that moves it forward to enable it to continue to serve its members and the Grand Lodge of Missouri as a premiere research organization. Truman Lecture Series In its continuing effort to provide membership with world-class Masonic programs, hosted Truman Lecture Series events featuring Robert L. D. Cooper and Joseph Wages. Brother Cooper is Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library. In that capacity he is the custodian of many unique and rare documents relating to Freemasonry in general and Scottish Freemasonry in particular. His presentation provided insights into the contribution of Scottish Freemasonry to the USA with suggestions for further reading and study. Brother Wages specializes in researching and publishing literature on the rituals and

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practices of the Bavarian Illuminati. His lecture highlighted findings from those studies. RWB Aaron Shoemaker served as Chair of the Truman Lecture Series Committee. Spring Meeting The Missouri Lodge of Research held its Spring Meeting in Jefferson City in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Missouri York Rite. Meeting coordinators made use of the EventBrite meeting coordination system to handle reservations and provide attendees with credentials. The combination of scheduling the meeting to coincide with the York Rite meeting, the use of EventBrite and a lot of hard work from officers and volunteers made the event the most well-attended Spring Meeting in the history of the Lodge of Research, with over 200 Brothers and friends participating. RWB Ty Treutelaar coordinated the use of the EventBrite system and credentialing for the event. Fellow Nomination The officers line unanimously nominated Brother Todd E. Creason, a prolific Masonic author, to become a Fellow of the Missouri Lodge of Research. Brother Creason is an award winning author who has written six books as well as hundreds of magazine and blog articles, mostly on the subject of Freemasonry. His nonfiction books include Famous American Freemasons (Volumes I and II) and A Freemason Said That. His fiction books are One Last Shot, A Shot After Midnight and a book just released, Shot To Hell. In his fiction books most of the “good guys” are Freemasons and he talks about Masonic Lodges and activities frequently in them. Brother Creason’s induction is scheduled for the MoLOR spring meeting in May. Denslow Society The LOR officers discussed and approved conceptual guidelines for formation of the Denslow Society. In addition, the officers approved a design for Denslow Society jewels and collar medals for use by society members. Once operational, the Denslow society will provide an Endowment Fund for the Missouri Masonic Research Library located at the Grand Lodge Complex. Proceeds from investments will assist in library development and in defraying utility costs, equipment costs and purchases of books for the collection. Library The Missouri Masonic Research Library located at the Grand Lodge Complex continues to build its collection of volumes. The library conducts work days every third Saturday and volunteers have continued to un-box and catalog books that have been kept in storage at the complex. In addition several books have been digitized and made available for the general public on the Issuu.com website. Book The officers selected the book Freemasons: Tales from the Craft for distribution

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to members. The book is a compilation of over 400 Masonic vignettes written by Lodge of Research member Steve Harrison. Officers Lodge of Research officers for the 2013-14 term were as follows: Steven L. Harrison, FMLR, Master; Harvey Soule, Senior Warden; Gail Turner, Junior Warden; Ron Miller, Secretary-Treasurer; Scott Houge, Senior Deacon; John Hess, Junior Deacon; Randy Davis, Senior Steward; Ron Jones, Junior Steward; Brent Stewart, Marshall; Dale Roller, Chaplain; Doug Reece, Tyler. Committees Trustees: Stanton T. Brown, II; MWB Gordon E. Hopkins; MWB Glenn E. Means; MWB Elmer E. Revelle; Craig Skinner; William Zimmerman Publications: Aaron M. Shoemaker, Chairman; MWB Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., FMLR; David B. Brown; Matthew D. Ruth; Byron DeLear; MWB J.C. Montgomery, FMLR, Editor Emeritus By-laws Revision: Barry V. Cundiff, Chairman; William G. Snyder; Jonce B. Chidister; Brent Stewart; Ronald D. Miller Truman Lecture Series: Aaron M. Shoemaker, Chairman; MWB John W. Hess; Matthew D. Ruth; Dr. Ty G. Treutelaar

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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2013-2014 Boone County National Bank Checking Acct.107-211-0 Beginning Balance June 30, 2013 14,650.40 Deposits 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014 26,746.84 Transfers from Online Account 9,250.00 Balance + Deposits: 50,647.24 Disbursement Checks #1322 - #1357 (32,464.09) Transfers to Investment Account (15,000.00) $3,183.15 Account Balance as of June 30, 2014 $3,183.15 Checking Acct. 112-970-8 Beginning Balance June 30, 2013 5,689.56 Deposits 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014 10,416.26 Balance + Deposits: 16,105.82 Transfer Out (11,250.00) $4,855.82 Account Balance as of June 30, 2014 $4,855.82 Investment Account 1691002290 Beginning Balance June 30, 2013 154,126.84 Deposits 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014 15,500.00 Balance + Deposits: 169,626.84 Interest less Fees / Change in Market Value 15,794.37 $185,421.21 Account Balance as of June 30, 2014 $185,421.21 Life Membership Account 1691003814 Beginning Balance June 30, 2013 55,480.40 Deposits 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014 2,500.00 Balance + Deposits: 57,980.40 Interest less Fees / Change in Market Value 5,335.84 $63,316.24 Account Balance as of June 30, 2014 $63,316.24 Total Assets as of June 30, 2014 $256,776.42

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REPORT OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Checks Issued 2013-14

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Payee Intuit - Check Order Tamara Inge - Library Consultant Grand Lodge of Iowa - Book for Library John W Hess - Mileage Smart Business Product - Library Shelving Grand Lodge - GM Coins sold thru PayPal Midwest Mailing Service - Newsletter Fall Issue MO Secretary of State - Annual Registration Full Stream Wireless - Library System Consulting Gerding Korte & Chitwood - Audit Golden Images - Book Scanning General Printing - Breakfast Tickets John W Hess - Mileage, Supplies Golden Images - Book Scanning Cash - Change for Annual Communication Past Perfect Software - Library Robert LD Cooper - Breakfast Speaker Grand Lodge - Annual Communication Chapman-Sander - Crime Policy Lathrop & Gage - Legal Consultation Grand Lodge - Misc Expenses AT & T - Phone Conference Gerding Korte & Chitwood - Tax Return Midwest Mailing Service - Newsletter Winter Issue AT & T - Phone Conference Boone Co Bank Mastercard - Work Day Grand Lodge - 1/2 Administration Expense MA Grand Lodge - Book Lathrop & Gage - Legal Consultation John W Hess - Mileage Boone Co Bank Mastercard Grand Lodge - Misc Expenses Lathrop & Gage - Legal Consultation Josef Wages - Spring Speaker Boone Co Bank Mastercard Petty Cash - York Rite Session Lathrop & Gage - Legal Consultation Midwest Mailing Service - Newsletter Spring Issue Grand Lodge - Administrative Expenses Boone Co Bank Mastercard Grand Lodge - Petty Cash Boone Co Bank Mastercard Lathrop & Gage - Legal Consultation Total Disbursement 2013-2014

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GRAND LODGE BANQUET Most Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles, Grand Master, welcomed all those attending the Grand Lodge Banquet, and introduced his Grand Officers and their Ladies as they processed to the front of the banquet hall. Blessing was offered by Right Worshipful Brother James E. McManigle, Grand Chaplain. Following the meal, awards were given for Lodge Secretary of the year, Achievement Awards, Masonic Service Month and Truman Medal Recipient. LODGE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS The staff of the Grand Lodge Office honors one subordinate lodge Secretary of the Year who exemplifies the qualities of Freemasonry in the performance of his duties. Tom Cahall, Secretary of Montgomery Lodge No. 246 in Montgomery City, was chosen for the year 2013-2014 for his commitment to exemplifying the tenets of Freemasonry in his home and community. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Thomas G. Hennenhoefer, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 John L. Erfurdt, Hope Lodge No. 251 Robert L. Hudson, Jefferson Lodge No. 43 *deceased Norman E. Ragan, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Barry Cundiff, Adair Lodge No. 366 Fred S. Livingston, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Frank H. Davis, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 John T. Litzau, Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 James W. Williams, Jewel Lodge No. 480 Carnell E. Cutbirth, Galena Lodge No. 515 Kenneth E. Redding, Clark Lodge No. 610 Richard A. Lowrey, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Eddie Schreiner, Excelsior Lodge No. 441 Hans P. “Pete” Nielsen, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Tom Cahall, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 LODGE MASONIC SERVICE AWARDS

M.W.B. Jon B. Broyles presented the Lodge award for outstanding public relations for the 2013-2014 year to Temperance Lodge No. 438 in Smithville, and the Masonic Service Award to Sampson Lodge No. 298, Theodosia, MO. TRUMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FRATERNITY The Truman Award for Meritorious Service to the Fraternity was bestowed upon Right Worshipful Brother Robert M. Barrett of Adair Lodge No. 366 in Kirksville.

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TRUMAN AWARD WINNERS 1983 John Black Vrooman, Equality (497) * 1984 Alfred Whitfield “White” Griffith, Fulton (48) * 1985 Charles Goodman, Polar Star (79) * 1986 Albett J. Elfrank, Advance (590) * 1987 Walter H. Baird, Acacia (602) * 1988 Eugene E. “Pat” McFarland, Hermon (187) * 1989 John E. Wetzel, Perseverance (92) * 1990 Martin B. Toybes, Benjamin Franklin (642) * 1991 Ronald M. Compton, Leadwood (598) * 1992 Gerald W. Burnworth, Algabil-Freedom (636) * 1993 A. Duane Eiserman, Branson (587) * 1994 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple (422) * 1995 Jack R. Clark, Sr., York (563) 1996 Earl S. Eoff, Solomon (271) * 1997 Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton (48) * 1998 Nathan W. Glazer, Benjamin Franklin (642)* 1999 Donald E. Scott, Independence (76) 2000 H.V. (Jake) Jacobs, Mechanicsville (260) * 2001 Ralph W. Malan, Trilumina (205) * 2002 Vern H. Schneider, Tuscan (360) 2003 William A. Moore, Gate of the Temple (422) * 2004 Billy J. Beatty, Joplin (355) 2005 Richard L. Smith, Polar Star Rose Hill (79) 2006 Floyd G. Ward, Spirit of St. Louis (27) 2007 Ronald D. Miller, Adair (366) 2008 Nicholas R. Cichielo, Polar Star-Rose Hill (79) 2009 F. Wayne Dugan, Angerona (193) * 2010 Barney Douglas, Robert Burns (496) * 2011 E. Otha Wingo, Harold O. Grauel (672) 2012 Thomas L. Truman, Buckner (501) 2013 Loyd LeRoy Salmon, Charity-Zeredetha (189) * 2014 Robert M. Barrett, Adair (366) *Deceased ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTEE Right Worshipful Brother David W. Haywood, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master-Elect, announced the appointment of R.W.B. Richard W. Kaeser, Jr., to the advancing line of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. FIFTY YEAR AWARDS Full Name Aichele,Douglas B. Albright,Lawrence R. II

Fifty Year Date

Lodge

3/18/2014

Acacia #602

11/19/2013

Neosho #247

Allen,James F.

4/11/2014

Barnesville #353

Allison,Gary D.

4/16/2014

Bolivar #195

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Anders,Joseph D.

4/14/2014

Cooper #36

Anderson,James B.

3/28/2014

Wakanda #52

Anderson,James M.

6/18/2014

Herculaneum #338

10/8/2013

Fellowship #345

Anderson,Lyle J. Anderson,Melvin V.

11/12/2013

Anderson,Ronald D.

3/21/2014

St. Charles #241

Andrews,Daryl M.

2/22/2014

Neosho #247

Andrews,John C. Ashby,Isaac L.

2/5/2014 7/17/2014

Xenia #50

Grant City #66 Vienna #94

Atkinson,Donald V.

1/1/2014

Jefferson #43

Atkinson,Edwin F.

2/27/2014

Bridgeton #80

Austin,James A.

9/27/2013

St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #93

Austin,James A. Sr.

9/26/2013

Meramec #313

Bagley,Larry S.

6/10/2014

Adair #366

Bailey,James F.

3/20/2014

Independence #76

Baker,Paul W.

9/13/2014

Lexington #149

Barks,Melvin

8/22/2014

Zalma #545

Barks,Ralph E.

7/18/2014

Zalma #545

Barlow,Wayne E. Barnes,William Glen Barnett,Rex

5/4/2014

Hazelwood #459

6/8/2014

Blue Springs #337

7/24/2014

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Bartles,Damon E.

4/2/2014

Cass #147

Bartlett,James F.

7/4/2014

Butler #254

Bartlett,Walter C.

6/16/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Bartley,Monroe

6/18/2014

Mokane #612

Bartrom,F. Eugene

6/10/2014

Meramec #313

Basse,Thomas S.

12/18/2013

Webster Groves #84

Bay,Gordon

8/28/2014

Mountain Grove #158

Beam,Ronald G.

4/25/2014

Alpha #659

Beaty,Bill G.

11/8/2013

Polar Star Rose Hill #79

Becker,Donald L.

7/11/2014

Independence #76

Becker,William H. Jr.

10/16/2013

Beeler,Anthony W.

4/3/2014

Begemen,Larry J.

7/20/2014

Berger,Leroy C. Beutler,Richard C. Bierey,Ronald A.

12/10/2013 11/8/2013 9/1/2014

Bridgeton #80 Salem #225 Montgomery #246 Central Crossing #674 East Gate #630 Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

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Birch,Jimmy S.

10/13/2013

Ash Grove #100

Blake,Gerald T.

6/8/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Blake,Vernon A.

1/2/2014

De Soto #119

Blankenship,John L. Jr.

3/28/2014

Alpha #659

Blinn,Marland L.

10/2/2013

Raytown #391

Bloom,Sidney J. Sr.

1/18/2014

St Francois #234

Boatman,Bill Bodenhausen,Alan H.

10/20/2013 1/3/2014

Pleasant Hope #467 Cosby #600

Boehm,Kenneth R.

1/10/2014

Warrenton #609

Boles,Donnie O.

4/27/2014

Belton #450

Bond,Leonard F.

5/27/2014

Mineral #471

Bonner,Charles A.

10/31/2013

Ivanhoe #446

Botkin,James D.

6/22/2014

Bridgeton #80

Bowman,John C.

2/7/2014

Bowman,Leroy N.

9/10/2014

Bridgeton #80

Boyd,Richard J.

1/10/2014

King Solomon #95

Boze,Gene C.

1/6/2014

Meridian #2

Woodside #387

Brackenbury,Vernon A. Jr.

3/14/2014

Independence #76

Bradshaw,Benny D.

3/12/2014

Four Mile #212

Braidlow,Loyde V.

5/15/2014

Equality #497

Brandon,Richard W. REV

4/16/2014

Meridian #2

Brandt,Howard E.

6/18/2014

Owensville #624

Bricker,Robert S.

10/7/2013

Belton #450

Bridges,Charles O.

1/24/2014

Crescent Hill #368

Bridges,William E.

5/13/2014

Tuscan #360

Bright,Roger K. DDS

3/7/2014

Nodaway #470

Brock,James M.

6/6/2014

Sikeston #310

Brokenicky,James H.

7/15/2014

Temperance #438

Brooks,Alfred R.

9/27/2013

Grandin #579

Brooks,Fred L.

9/27/2013

Grandin #579

Brown,Gary L.

9/19/2014

St. Charles #241

Brown,Michael J.

11/15/2013

Troy #34

Brown,Robert O.

6/5/2014

Hartford #171

Bruce,Marion V.

3/12/2014

Hale City #216

Bruens,Walter W A Bugg,James B.

5/7/2014 10/10/2013

Weston #53 Solomon #271

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Burris,Leslie V.

6/9/2014

Equality #497

Bush,James R.

6/3/2014

Stockton #283

Butts,John W.

10/22/2013

Laclede #83

Cady,Duff

9/16/2014

Magnolia-Euclid #626

Campbell,Billy L.

7/30/2014

Nodaway #470

Campey,Robert L.

3/16/2014

Fenton #281

12/13/2013

Sedalia #236

Cantrell,Herschel L. Cantrell,Jimmie L. Caplinger,Walter H.

11/7/2013 4/6/2014

175

Xenia #50 Rising Sun #13

Carnahan,John W.

3/30/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Carpenter,Jack R.

5/22/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Carter,William M.

9/26/2014

Grandview #618

Cate,Norman H.

5/30/2014

Bloomfield #153

Caton,Albert B.

4/28/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Caton,Lowry L.

6/26/2014

East Gate #630

Chambers,Gerald E.

1/23/2014

Jefferson #43

Chambers,Larry E.

4/3/2014

Brotherhood #269

Charles,Ellis E.

5/5/2014

Ivanhoe #446

11/20/2013

Riddick #361

Chester,Fredrick G. Clark,Bobby G.

2/5/2014

Ancient Craft #377

Clithero,Louis B.

6/13/2014

Vandalia #491

Coats,Willis R. II

11/3/2013

Charity Zeredatha #189

Coder,James A. III

8/27/2014

La Belle #222

Coleman,Daymond

6/7/2014

Shekinah #256

Colliver,Gary W.

12/28/2013

Hale City #216

Combest,John F.

3/13/2014

Naphtali #25

Conrad,Alfred L. Jr.

12/12/2013

Beacon #3

Conway,Leon V.

12/18/2013

Irondale #143

Cooper,Clayton C.

11/19/2013

Forsyth #453

Cotten,Merrill R.

12/18/2013

Webster Groves #84

Cotter,Ronald C.

5/14/2014

King Hill #376

Coulter,Daniel H.

11/25/2013

East Gate #630

Cox,Bill J.

4/15/2014

Bloomfield #153

Cox,Charles L.

3/31/2014

Phoenix #136

Cox,Donald R.

3/26/2014

Neosho #247

Craig,Michael B.

7/27/2014

Versailles #320

176

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

2014

Crouch,Robert W.

7/20/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Crow,Charles W.

1/24/2014

Hebron #354

Crowder,Kenneth V. Curtis,Howard C.

9/3/2014

Owensville #624

4/6/2014

Clay #207

Dalton,William A. R.

5/20/2014

Solomon #271

Dameron,Howard L.

10/25/2013

Huntsville #30

Daume,Richard J.

11/15/2013

St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #93

Davis,Bob L.

4/18/2014

Shawnee #653

Davis,Charles B.

1/8/2014

King Hill #376

Davis,Harold H.

2/26/2014

Perryville #670

5/5/2014

Equality #497

Davis,James Davis,Jerry D.

9/22/2014

Bayou #365

Day,Gary J.

12/5/2013

Solomon #271

12/20/2013

Marcus #110

Dennis,Lloyd E. Des Combes,William D.

6/11/2014

Corinthian #265

Dick,Lynn E.

5/11/2014

Craftsmen #717

Dietrich,D. Frederick Dille,Earl K. Dobbins,Paul E.

1/1/2014

De Soto #119

6/20/2014

Warren #74

6/9/2014

Belton #450

Donohue,John W.

9/26/2014

Hermitage #288

Dorsey,Andrew T. Jr.

9/14/2014

Twilight #114

Douglas,Melvin L.

1/22/2014

Mount Zion #327

Dowdy,Norman W.

6/27/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Drake,Dale D.

4/16/2014

Plattsburg #113

Draper,Harry J.

5/9/2014

Crestwood-Anchor #443

Dreppard,Larry J.

5/9/2014

Table Rock #680

Duggins,Johnnie R.

2/9/2014

Mount Zion #327

Duncan,William L.

10/10/2013

Ivanhoe #446

East,Stanley B. Jr.

1/4/2014

La Plata #237

Eaves,Floyed G.

11/3/2013

Lamar #292

Eckert,Claude M.

2/19/2014

Trenton #111

Edwards,Donald L.

2/10/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Edwards,Robert G.

3/21/2014

Trenton #111

Eldridge,Robert C.

3/14/2014

Liberty #31

Elledge,D. Clinton

7/11/2014

Sikeston #310

5/2/2014

Wentzville #46

Ellis,Larry D.

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Elwell,William F.

10/31/2013

Monett #129

Emmons,Robert P.

6/3/2014

Lebanon #77

England,Jack Jr.

10/3/2013

English,Bernard L. Enloe,Marvin L. Essary,Lawrence J.

8/3/2014

Pythagoras #383 Craft #287

8/17/2014

Jefferson #43

10/23/2013

Strafford #608

Evans,Alfred H.

3/14/2014

Polo #232

Farkas,Martin B.

12/3/2013

Ivanhoe #446

Farris,Harvey R.

3/20/2014

Union #593

Faulkner,William A.

9/26/2014

Grandview #618

Felton,Verlin G.

2/23/2014

Alpha #659

Fish,Gerald A.

4/18/2014

Pauldingville #11

Fisher,Eugene O.

5/12/2014

Algabil-Freedom #636

Fisher,Lee Allen

3/30/2014

Hale City #216

Fisher,Phillip R.

11/29/2013

Marceline #481

3/7/2014

Blackwell #535

Fisher,Richard C.

177

Floros,Peter O.

5/12/2014

Sullivan #69

Fonville,William J.

3/14/2014

Lanes Prairie #531

Fortner,Jerry J.

4/11/2014

Bernie #573

Francis,Jerry D.

3/27/2014

Clintonville #482

Franke,Joseph P.

1/22/2014

Twilight #114

Franke,William B.

1/12/2014

Censer #172

Frazier,William E.

11/4/2013

Swope Park #617

Freeman,Otis D.

6/25/2014

Latimer #145

Freerksen,Craig L.

9/18/2014

Summit #263

Fremon,Charles L.

4/16/2014

Glenwood #427

Friedman,Russell A.

4/11/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Frimel,Frank Jr.

11/5/2013

Magnolia-Euclid #626

Fritzinger,Warren D.

9/15/2014

Mt Vernon #99

Gann,Jimmie E. Sr.

5/14/2014

Saline #226

Gardner,Bruce

2/25/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

4/28/2014

Oregon #139

Garrett,Eugene R. Jr. Gatewood,Ruel

12/13/2013

Composite #369

Gault,Larry G.

8/11/2014

Belton #450

Gibson,Lee

6/22/2014

Kansas City #220

Gile,Ivyl L.

9/12/2014

Angerona #193

178

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Gloeckle,Paul F.

3/27/2014

Fenton #281

Goans,Daniel E.

4/25/2014

Lowry City #403

Goe,Orval J.

3/5/2014

Hebron #354

Goodnight,Venton D.

3/21/2014

Sedalia #236

Goostree,Bill J.

7/15/2014

Pythagoras #383

Govero,Fabian Jr.

5/6/2014

Grady,George W.

2/16/2014

Grantham,Joe R.

10/23/2013

Gray,Robert R. Greene,Glenn G. Grisham,Richard R. Groves,Warren D. Gruben,Clay H. Gruensfelder,Albert L.

5/26/2014 12/29/2013

Joachim #164 Cuba #312 Temple Gate #299 Webster Groves #84 Alpha #659

5/14/2014

Bridgeton #80

11/21/2013

Hebron #354

6/13/2014 5/9/2014

Summersville #555 Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

Guess,William A.

1/13/2014

Sikeston #310

Haden,Joel D.

11/5/2013

Hallsville #336

4/3/2014

Versailles #320

10/21/2013

Kirkwood #484

Hadley,Ronald A. Hager,James L. Hahler,Jonathon E.

2014

5/9/2014

Bridgeton #80

Haley,Joel L.

1/31/2014

Twilight #114

Hankins,Charles R.

1/10/2014

U.G. Totty #176

Hardwick,Marlyn D.

2/17/2014

Warren #74

Harrelston,James A.

1/31/2014

Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

Harris,John P. Harry,James B. Jr. Hart,James M. Hartley,Douglas R.

2/5/2014 10/25/2013 5/2/2014 11/24/2013

United #5 Bridgeton #80 Osage #303 Bridgeton #80

Hauser,Jack

7/31/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Hayman,Albion S.

6/13/2014

Salem #225

Hearrold,Jackie L.

9/14/2014

Censer #172

Hedges,Richard C.

9/26/2014

Clay #207

7/28/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Heins,Mark A. Helbing,Howard F. Henderson,Donald F.

11/24/2013 9/16/2014

Hannibal #188 Saline #226

Hendrickson,Donald E.

10/21/2013

Grandview #618

Hendrickson,Howard G.

5/18/2014

California #183

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Hicks,Robert L. Higginbotham,Frederick W. Jr.

2/7/2014

Shawnee #653

6/1/2014

Corinthian #265

Hinch,Harry S.

5/28/2014

Bridgeton #80

Hoagland,Donald H.

8/24/2014

Clay #207

Hogan,Jesse H.

11/6/2013

Lebanon #77

Holtzclaw,James W.

3/12/2014

Higbee #527

Hoover,Gerald E.

2/24/2014

Hale City #216

Horine,Paul A.

6/20/2014

Hermann #123

Howard,Robert E.

11/11/2013

Howell,Thomas E.

3/5/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189 Potosi #131

Huff,Randal R.

7/11/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Huff,Thomas M.

5/14/2014

Brookfield #86

Humphrey,Ronald W.

4/10/2014

Iberia #410

Humphreys,Charles W.

5/22/2014

Fenton #281

Hupp,Walter G.

7/11/2014

Independence #76

Hurt,William E. Sr.

5/28/2014

Lincoln County #682

Hutnick,Melroy B.

12/16/2013

St Louis Missouri #1

2/14/2014

St Francisville #588

Inlow,Pat W. Jackson,Russell

8/8/2014

Meridian #2

Jakovac,Maxim M. Jr.

2/12/2014

Spirit of St. Louis #27

James,Jerry L.

6/24/2014

King Hill #376

James,Orvil Jr.

2/20/2014

Plato #469

Jenkins,Gerald L.

6/13/2014

Alpha #659

Jobe,Glenn E.

6/6/2014

Crestwood-Anchor #443

Johnson,Grover C. Jr.

9/22/2014

California #183

Jones,Billy D.

6/24/2014

Mc Donald #324

Jones,Eugene W.

7/23/2014

Excelsior #441

Jones,J. Grey Jr.

7/25/2014

Tuscan #360

Jones,Roscoe W.

3/20/2014

Henderson #477

Kamp,Robert A.

6/17/2014

Magnolia-Euclid #626

Kelley,James B.

7/11/2014

Independence #76

Kelly,Theodore B. Jr.

6/16/2014

Moberly #344

Kerby,Charles P.

2/11/2014

Hale City #216

Kerby,Robert K.

5/5/2014

Glenwood #427

Kersey,Robert L.

8/25/2014

Kidwell,Ross J.

6/9/2014

179

Belton #450 Versailles #320

180 Kiehn,Charles A. Jr.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 10/12/2013

King Solomon #95

Kinder,Gary E.

6/30/2014

Lakeville #489

King,William L.

4/16/2014

Friendship #89

12/15/2013

Bridgeton #80

Kirk,Jim D. Knight,David L. Knight,William H. Koch,Douglas A.

2/21/2014 9/3/2014 3/28/2014

2014

Index #54 Solomon #271 Ray #223

Kordik,William J.

11/26/2013

George Washington #9

Krawiecki,Samuel W.

10/11/2013

St James #230

Krull,Milton F.

6/21/2014

Arlington #346

Lambert,Kenneth R.

4/23/2014

Allensville #198

Lambright,Stephen K.

5/26/2014

Webster Groves #84

Launius,Kineth

6/1/2014

Mount Zion #327

Laws,James W.

1/22/2014

Spirit of St. Louis #27

Lawson,Clarence E.

9/15/2014

Liberty #31

Lawson,Kenneth W.

2/27/2014

Henderson #477

Lee,Donnie G.

3/13/2014

Henderson #477

Lemons,Russell W.

3/19/2014

Bolivar #195

Levin,Thomas V. II

2/25/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Levy,Richard I.

3/23/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Lewis,Robert W.

6/18/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Lewis,T. Clark

2/20/2014

Holden #262

Litchfield,Richard L.

3/12/2014

Palmyra #18

Lorton,William A.

3/1/2014

Milton #151

Luben,Selwyn

3/3/2014

Ivanhoe #446

Machal,Thomas E.

2/18/2014

Belton #450

Majors,Richard L.

6/10/2014

Fidelity #339

Malott,James W.

6/14/2014

Independence #76

Manley,Richard L.

2/27/2014

Sheffield #625

Mantle,Billy K.

11/6/2013

Temple Gate #299

Mantle,Robert F.

5/16/2014

Galena #515

March,John W.

9/28/2014

Greensburg #414

Marks,Samuel L. LTC

9/25/2014

Craftsmen #717

Marlay,Richard J.

3/25/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Marrs,Donnie W.

6/25/2014

Trenton #111

2/4/2014

Sikeston #310

Marshall,James M.

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Marshall,William G

5/28/2014

Washington #87

Martin,Richard E.

1/23/2014

Columbia #534

Mathias,Wayne E.

7/17/2014

Sullivan #69

10/10/2013

Fenton #281

May,William G. Maze,Allder D

4/29/2014

Washington #87

Mc Cammon,Robert S.

3/19/2014

Ancient Craft #377

Mc Conkey,Alan P.

4/9/2014

Athens #127

Mc Cracken,Edgar L.

2/6/2014

Grandin #579

Mc Daniel,Everett D.

9/26/2014

Clay #207

Mc Donald,Dale E.

4/13/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Mc Elwee,Vernon D.

2/13/2014

Polo #232

Mc Glynn,Michael E.

8/29/2014

Easter #575

Mc Intosh,C. H. Mc Kinney,Jack K.

6/2/2014 6/11/2014

181

Hamilton #224 Pleasant Hope #467

Mc Kinney,Robert R.

11/21/2013

Pendleton #551

Mc Knight,Toney L.

3/20/2014

Kirkwood #484

Mc Lain,W. Loyd

1/31/2014

Independence #76

Mc Lard,Fred H.

4/23/2014

Excelsior #441

Mc Reynolds,Bob

7/30/2014

Sikeston #310

Mc Reynolds,Ivan A.

2/15/2014

Gardenville-Cache #455

Meadors,Bradley E.

7/11/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Mealy,Delbert F.

4/18/2014

Mokane #612

Means,Mac D. Jr.

4/12/2014

Crestwood-Anchor #443

Melton,Robert D.

9/8/2014

Willard #620

Merkle,George M.

7/5/2014

Crestwood-Anchor #443

Meyer,Albert C.

4/18/2014

Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

Miller,Harold R.

8/25/2014

Mansfield #543

Miller,James A.

10/1/2013

Censer #172

Miller,Joseph E.

12/4/2013

Jefferson #43

Miller,Raymond E.

9/19/2014

Bridgeton #80

Millett,Charles W.

3/18/2014

Raytown #391

Milligan,Charles J.

7/11/2014

Webster Groves #84

Moll,John C.

9/15/2014

George Washington #9

Montgomery,James J.

10/23/2013

Neosho #247

Mooney,Bobby L.

2/26/2014

Bridgeton #80

Mooney,Jewell W.

1/22/2014

West View #103

182

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

2014

Morrison,Gale B.

4/3/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Morrow,Dwight L.

4/20/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Mosbaugh,Paul R.

3/14/2014

Fellowship #345

Moss,Chester P.

9/22/2014

Shelbina #228

Mullins,John R.

5/17/2014

Canopy #284

Muncy,Virgil Jr.

5/11/2014

Callao #38

Murray,Morrell

11/21/2013

Gate of the Temple #422

Myers,Graham C. Jr.

12/18/2013

Ray #223

Nance,Alvin R.

12/4/2013

Charleston #407

Nance,Lyman J.

8/20/2014

Henderson #477

Nelsen,Norman

11/25/2013

Ivanhoe #446

Nelson,William M.

10/30/2013

Herculaneum #338

Nichols,Norval C.

9/26/2014

Noe,Clinton A.

9/4/2014

Rising Sun #13 Ancient Craft #377

Norris,Jimmy E.

1/15/2014

Ray #223

Norris,Ralph A. Jr.

6/25/2014

King Hill #376

Nunn,Lee I. Oakley,Wesley E/ Occhi,Marion L.

5/8/2014 6/20/2014

Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 Grandin #579

4/8/2014

Algabil-Freedom #636

Osborn,Harold E.

9/4/2014

Stanberry #109

Osborne,Cecil K.

5/23/2014

Richland #385

Overby,John

9/2/2014

King Hill #376

Pagel,Ben F.

10/9/2013

Temple Gate #299

Parker,David W.

7/11/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Parkinson,John Jr.

5/16/2014

Raytown #391

Parks,Thomas M.

6/18/2014

Sikeston #310

Patterson,Albert L. Jr.

4/30/2014

Solomon #271

7/1/2014

Riddick #361

Patterson,Vernal W. Payne,Kenneth L.

9/26/2014

Leadwood #598

Payne,William D.

2/26/2014

Twilight #114

Pendergrass,Raymond L.

5/4/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Perry,Robert W.

12/9/2013

Olive Branch #576

Perry,Thomas J.

8/31/2014

Independence #76

Peters,Larry R.

10/7/2013

Warren #74

Peters,Walter F.

6/18/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Petty,Conley R.

6/22/2014

Moberly #344

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Phelps,Albert E.

11/24/2013

183

Moberly #344

Pickett,Gilbert R.

4/7/2014

Pickett,James H.

8/14/2014

Rising Sun #13

Pierce,Bruce E.

2/20/2014

Rushville #238

Pinkley,Darrell F.

1/12/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Plaisted,Leroy C.

6/18/2014

Overland-Occidental #623

Poulsen,Raymond E.

3/17/2014

Corinthian #265

Powell,James C.

6/12/2014

Mt Vernon #99

Powell,Robert E.

8/21/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Prewitt,Lester W.

2/10/2014

Censer #172

Pritchett,Roger L.

4/20/2014

Lathrop #506

Pugh,Gary L.

7/24/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Pyles,Patrick D.

7/14/2014

Barnesville #353

Ramsdell,Louis E.

12/17/2013

Ramsey,Dustin D.

7/11/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Webster Groves #84 Poplar Bluff #209

Raupp,F. Neal

5/7/2014

Ray,Harold K.

2/17/2014

North Star #157

Raymond,Ronald L.

3/7/2014

Fellowship #345

Redhage,Johnnie L.

10/17/2013

Union #593

Reed,James M.

10/31/2013

Columbia #534

Rendleman,George F. Jr.

6/9/2014

Ivanhoe #446

Tuscan #360

Ridgway,John J. Jr.

2/27/2014

Independence #76

Ridings,Charles J.

2/28/2014

Whitewater #417

Riggs,Darrell B.

4/20/2014

Charity Zeredatha #189

Rivers,Robert P.

7/16/2014

St James #230

Robbins,Max B.

6/5/2014

Blue Springs #337

Roberson,Lewis H.

8/18/2014

Temple Gate #299

Roberts,Curtis I.

6/18/2014

Christian #392

Roberts,James M.

9/9/2014

Oregon #139

Robertson,Robert C.

12/5/2013

Solomon #271

Robinson,Fred Jr.

9/25/2013

De Soto #119

Robinson,William A.

11/8/2013

Polar Star Rose Hill #79

Rodenberg,Delbert E.

2/28/2014

Lexington #149

Rogers,Leroy

8/27/2014

St. Charles #241

Rohlman,Darrell F.

3/25/2014

Billings #379

Roll,Hugh W. Jr.

3/16/2014

Temple Gate #299

184

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Roloson,Wilbur

4/28/2014

Western Star #15

Rose,Kenneth D.

7/15/2014

Mc Donald #324

Ross,Garrett R.

7/11/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

9/2/2014

Mount Olive #439

Rouse,Joseph W.

2014

Roy,Amos Cl.

11/1/2013

Gate of the Temple #422

Ruegg,James M.

11/1/2013

Wayne #526

Runyon,H. Lee

4/11/2014

Vandalia #491

8/25/2014

Anderson #621

Sammann,Bobby D. Scammahorn,Robert L.

10/14/2013

Schafer,Ernest H.

1/9/2014

Schaffer,James B.

10/14/2013

Grand River #276 Summit #263 Monticello #58

Schanks,Billy J.

3/21/2014

Zalma #545

Schell,Russell J. Sr.

6/13/2014

Criterion #586

Schlup,Clyde L.

6/27/2014

St. Charles #241

Schmidt,Earl C. Jr.

6/27/2014

Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

3/30/2014

Charleston #407

Schofield,John E. Schomburg,John W. Jr.

12/21/2013

Schreiner,Charles E.

4/16/2014

Schwering,Harley E.

5/2/2014

Scott,Earl C.

12/12/2013

Beacon #3 Excelsior #441 Tuscan #360 Bridgeton #80

Seeler,Jack R.

4/16/2014

Meridian #2

Setzer,William L.

5/31/2014

Lebanon #77

Shafer,Theodore R.

3/28/2014

Neosho #247

Shain,M. Gene

6/23/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Shaw,Carl J.

7/28/2014

Algabil-Freedom #636

Sheffield,Billy E.

12/16/2013

Sedalia #236

Shepherd,Edward A.

6/13/2014

Compass #120

Sherman,Lloyd F.

12/1/2013

Bolivar #195

Shettle,Philip Shields,Jack E.

5/1/2014 10/22/2013

Glenwood #427 Belton #450

Shubert,Hugh E.

7/28/2014

Sheffield #625

Shumaker,M. Leo

11/9/2013

Hope #251

Silverman,Jarrett H.

2/23/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Simerly,Carol E.

1/19/2014

Ancient Craft #377

Simpson,Robert L. Simpson,Robert W.

4/6/2014 11/13/2013

Charity Zeredatha #189 North Star #157

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Sisco,Ricky W.

7/11/2014

Poplar Bluff #209

Slagle,Marlin F.

3/3/2014

Slates,Roger E.

3/14/2014

Potosi #131

Slavens,Ralph H.

7/30/2014

Solomon #271

Smith,Clyde Jr.

4/29/2014

St Francisville #588

Smith,Joe L. Smyrniotis,Byron F. Snell,Marvin A. Snider,Ronald

Nodaway #470

6/3/2014

Galena #515

6/25/2014

Naphtali #25

4/2/2014 5/19/2014

Nodaway #470 Queen City #380

Snoddy,Robert L.

2/6/2014

Fayette-Howard #4

Sohn,Louis T.

7/3/2014

Sheffield #625

4/27/2014

Mansfield #543

Sparlin,Darrell W. Squires,John P.

5/6/2014

Stanfill,Carl F.

2/10/2014

Amsterdam #141

Stanley,William D.

11/8/2013

East Gate #630

3/19/2014

Chaffee #615

Statler,John D. Staton,Roscoe G. Staton,Roy B. Stephens,James W. Stewart,Jimmie E.

11/25/2013 6/3/2014 3/11/2014

Solomon #271

Grand River #276 Wakanda #52 Ralls #33

8/6/2014

Wakanda #52

Strain,Walter C.

2/13/2014

Fidelity #339

Strodtman,Fritz L.

9/25/2013

Fayette-Howard #4

Strodtman,James R.

7/7/2014

Lexington #149

Sturgess,Donald G. REV

5/26/2014

Higginsville #364

Suess,Richard

10/4/2013

Nodaway #470

Sufian,David P.

12/3/2013

Ivanhoe #446

Summa,Donald A.

4/18/2014

Kirkwood #484

Sutton,Darrell J.

5/2/2014

Elvins-Ionic #154

Swan,Ray G.

10/7/2013

Meridian #2

Swanson,Henry L.

3/18/2014

Warrenton #609

Sweeney,Edward F.

7/14/2014

Swope Park #617

Symington,Stuart Jr.

7/26/2014

Kirkwood #484

Tabor,Donald

9/26/2014

Bridgeton #80

Talbot,Donald L.

7/13/2014

Montgomery #246

Talbott,Roy E.

5/24/2014

Granite #272

Tate,Wayne O.

2/17/2014

Easter #575

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Temple,Raymond P.

3/21/2014

Terhune,Chester W.

6/2/2014

Tettaton,Arthur S.

Waynesville #375 Shawnee #653

7/30/2014

Olive Branch #576

Thomas,Teddy R.

4/26/2014

Grand River #276

Tiller,William L.

12/12/2013

Bridgeton #80

Tindall,Clayton K.

6/12/2014

Herculaneum #338

Trammell,James E.

1/31/2014

Jefferson #43

Treese,Charles A.

5/28/2014

Nodaway #470

Trimble,Dean

3/18/2014

Hartford #171

11/29/2013

Lexington #149

Trumbo,Floyd D. Turner,Guy A. Jr.

9/8/2014

Turner,Jimmy R.

5/25/2014

Pythagoras #383

Ulrich,Eugene L.

12/5/2013

Hermann #123

12/30/2013

Henderson #477

Vaughan,Bill J.

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Tuscan #360

Vaughn,Donald E.

8/25/2014

St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #93

Vaughn,Harley D.

2/25/2014

Laclede #83

Vincent,William D.

7/13/2014

Clifton #463

Vogel,Dennis N.

4/3/2014

Brotherhood #269

Wade,Elijah F.

6/19/2014

Union #593

Walker,David L.

9/24/2014

Galena #515

Walker,John V.

5/4/2014

Ancient Craft #377

Wallace,Arthur R.

9/28/2013

Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40

Ward,Billy R.

9/17/2014

Lakeville #489

7/23/2014

Kirksville #105

Wayman,Jerry Weatherman,Charles P.

11/25/2013

Belton #450

Weaver,Samuel G. Sr.

12/16/2013

Robert Burns #496

Webb,Clay R.

5/5/2014

Ivanhoe #446

Weber,Robert C.

9/19/2014

Bridgeton #80

Wells,Francis E.

9/21/2014

St Johns #28

Wells,Johnie

10/18/2013

West,Dale C.

5/5/2014

Belgrade #632 Kirksville #105

Westfall,Gerald C.

4/22/2014

Cairo #486

Whipple,Keith E.

11/6/2013

Riddick #361

Whitaker,Roy E.

6/29/2014

Polar Star Rose Hill #79

White,Peyton W.

3/13/2014

Joachim #164

Whiteside,Richard F.

5/14/2014

New Hope #199

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Whitney,Larry E.

10/7/2013

Adair #366

Wilk,Samuel D.

6/27/2014

St Louis Missouri #1

Williams,Harvey

2/24/2014

Fairfax #483

Williams,John F.

2/17/2014

St James #230

Williams,Mirl L.

12/28/2013

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Algabil-Freedom #636

Williams,Robert V.

2/10/2014

Warren #74

Willimetz,Emmett L.

2/13/2014

Temple Gate #299

Wilson,Clifford W.

5/6/2014

Wilson,Clifford W.

8/12/2014

Raytown #391

Wilson,Donald L.

7/11/2014

Kennett #68

Wilson,Roy A.

4/11/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Wilt,Bennie C. Winslow,John W.

Spirit of St. Louis #27

3/4/2014

Shelbina #228

5/19/2014

Kirksville #105

Wood,Larry G.

5/8/2014

Gate of the Temple #422

Woods,Carr L.

5/7/2014

Monett #129

7/6/2014

Montgomery #246

Worley,Donald R. Worley,Granville A.

6/18/2014

Bridgeton #80

Wright,Harold E.

3/17/2014

Mt Vernon #99

Yates,Arthur D. Jr.

10/11/2013

Independence #76

Yates,Kenneth L.

2/18/2014

Spirit of St. Louis #27

Yokoe,Yukio

9/24/2014

Nodaway #470

5/7/2014

Skidmore #511

Young,Logan D. Zahnter,Donald R.

2/18/2014

Swope Park #617

Zellmer,Jack C.

4/3/2014

Butler #254

Zierenberg,Ernest H.

8/8/2014

Meridian #2

Zimmerman,Franklin

6/6/2014

Jefferson #43

Zumwalt,John L.

4/4/2014

Sheffield #625

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE R.W. Brother David W. Haywood announced that the 194 th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 28th and 29th, 2015, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. GRAND LODGE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Lodge name

Lodge number

Worshipful Master name

St. Louis Missouri

Sam Wilk

Meridian

Brian McCown

United

Timothy Gerkey

Pauldingville

Bruce Flowers

Rising Sun

Phillip Snell

Troy

Mark Henebry

Jefferson

Edwin M. Bybee

Bonhomme

Chriss Gosset

Wentzville

Michael P. Hartnett

Wakanda

Lonnie Martin

Weston

Jeff Nunn

Independence

James N. Wallace

Polar Star-Rose Hill

Jeremy Wolfe

Bridgeton

Tray Wetherell

Webster Groves

Bradley Hudson

Ash Grove

100

Henry A. McClure

Greenville

107

Kevin T. Stewart

Compass

120

Rodney McGrath

Potosi

131

Donald J Missey

Cass

147

Dan Eads

Linn Creek

152

Richard Simons

Charity Zeredatha

189

Carl Keith

Bolivar

195

Shannon Stafford

Poplar Bluff

209

Mitchell Scot Penn

Kansas City

220

Joshua Thompson

St. Charles

241

Jason Johnston

Butler

254

Don L. Moore

Summit

263

William M Loehr

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Granite

272

Aaron Kramer

Grand River

276

Robert Winchel

Hermitage

288

Kenneth D. Bridges

Sparta

296

Mike Nelson

Sampson

298

Len Modlinski

Cecile Daylight

305

Dennis Abernathy

Kearney

311

Pat West

Meramec

313

John Hiles

McDonald

324

Frank Roberts

Blue Springs

337

Harold Antrim

Herculaneum

338

Truman Askins

Fidelity

339

Jeremy Blowers

Moberly

344

Andrew J. {Jack} Davidson

Fellowship

345

Christopher M. Nickle

Friend

352

Carl Capelan

Tuscan

360

William Everet Boyd Kiphart II

Higginsville

364

Douglas Harvey

Adair

366

Brian Hudnall

Composite

369

Dennis Meyers

Waynesville

375

Steve Eberharter

King Hill

376

William Pease

Billings

379

Dan Elmore

Richland

385

Martel Goldman

Raytown

391

Michael Tatham

Christian

392

Danny L Vaughn

Gate of the Temple

422

David A Kent

Temperance

438

Troy Whitton

Crestwood Anchor

443

W. Scott Fowler

Ivanhoe

446

James Lowman

Belton

450

Robert Rayburn

Wallace

456

Bob Young

Plato

469

Mike Holt

Jewel

480

Ronald Beatty

Platte City

504

Jerry Blain

Lathrop Lodge

506

Blair Shock

Wayne

526

Josh Eldridge

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Clinton Lodge

548

Kenneth Johnston

Branson

587

Kevin Wiebe

Union

593

Harry J. Zerwig

Strafford

608

Harvey Turner

Mt. Washington

614

John Brown

Swope Park

617

Jeffrey L. Engle

Overland-Occidental

623

Ken Harper

Sheffield

625

William Shipman

Algabil-Freedom

636

G. Marshall Lukens, Jr

Alpha

659

Joseph D. Dowell

Table Rock

680

Kenny Adkins

University

683

Donald Charpentier, Jr.

Noble

684

Jeff Henty

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CONSECUTIVE YEARS ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

The following Lodges were reported by the Achievement Award Chairman as having received the Grand Lodge Achievement Award for the number of consecutive years indicated. Lodge name

Lodge number

Worshipful Master name

Consecutive years

St. Louis Missouri

Sam Wilk

Troy

Mark Henebry

Bonhomme

Chriss Gosset

Polar Star-Rose Hill

Jeremy Wolfe

Compass

120

Rodney McGrath

St. Charles

241

Jason Johnston

McDonald

324

Frank Roberts

Blue Springs

337

Harold Antrim

Moberly

344

Andrew J. {Jack} Davidson

Fellowship

345

Christopher M. Nickle

Tuscan

360

William Everet Boyd Kiphart II

Richland

385

Martel Goldman

Raytown

391

Michael Tatham

Gate of the Temple

422

David A kent

Temperance

438

Troy Whitton

Platte City

504

Jerry Blain

Lathrop

506

Blair Shock

Wayne

526

Josh Eldridge

Strafford

608

Harvey Turner

TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday Morning, September 30, 2014. Prayer was offered by Right Worshipful Brother Joe Wasson, Grand Chaplain. M.W.B. Broyles welcomed the Brethren to the second day of the 193rdAnnual Communication, and invited M.W.B. Michael Halleran, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, to approach the East. M.W.B. Halleran addressed those assembled on the floor of the Grand Lodge regarding the history between the jurisdictions of Kansas and Missouri, and shared some insights about the gifts of each individual Grand Master serving his Grand Jurisdiction.

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FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 321 Subordinate Lodges, 0 Lodges U.D., 22 Lodges not represented, and there were present: Grand Lodge Officers 18 Assistant Grand Tylers 0 Past Grand Masters and Officers 14 Regional Grand Lecturers 6 District Deputy Grand Masters 34 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 32 Past Masters 399 Worshipful Masters and Proxies 254 Senior Wardens and Proxies 118 Junior Wardens and Proxies 73 Paid Grand Lodge Committeemen 18 Special Committeemen 0 Total 966 Distinguished Visitors 3 Visitors 2 Non-Voting Master Masons 98 Total Attendance 1,069 William B. VanMeter, Chairman Grant G. Smith Lloyd G. Lyon Ronald M. Hickey

Robert W. Harper Morris F. Coburn Don Taylor Ron Reynolds

Motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the report of the Committee on Credentials.

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FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE PASSED AS AMENDED 481 - 43

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The Chairman reported a friendly amendment to the Resolution, changing the wording in the second line of the third paragraph to state, “The raising of the son of a deceased father – in good standing at the time of his death – would qualify.” The Resolution passed as amended. Jurisprudence Committee Chair Scott Gardner concluded the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence: The Jurisprudence Committee also considered and approved the Grand Master’s Dispensations, Edicts, and the Decisions 2014-1 through 2014-7, so I therefore move passage of the Jurisprudence Committee’s Report. Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Master then called upon the Chairman of the Committee on the Report of the Grand Master, M.W.B. David L. Ramsey. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS DATE:

September 30, 2014

TO:

Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.

SUBJECT:

Report of Committee on Grand Master’s Address

The Committee on the Grand Master’s Address finds that the address was in proper order and recommends approval. Sincerely,

M.W. Brother David L. Ramsey Past Grand Master 2012-13 Deputy Grand Master Haywood conducted the vote on the Report of the Committee. Report was accepted by a vote of the Brethren. Grand Master Broyles then called for the Report of the George Washington National Memorial.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: The Mission Statement of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is “to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington the Man, the Mason and Father of our Country”. This Memorial located across the Potomac River from Washington DC in Alexandria, Virginia is a testimony of how Freemasonry inspired and contributed to the establishment and development of the ideals of this great country. The Memorial continues to present the positive and important role that George Washington and Freemasonry played and are still playing in this country. Missouri Freemasons have been proud supporters of this, the only National Masonic Memorial, since its formation. By 1925 Missouri was the 7th leading jurisdiction for donations to the Memorial. Additional lump sums were raised in 1928 to fund one of the granite Corinthian columns in the front row of the Great Hall Entrance to the Memorial. For a number of years Missouri has demonstrated continued support of this National Masonic Memorial with $5.00 per new Master Mason Initiate and $.25 per dues paying member as part of our annual per capita to the Grand Lodge. The total given through our Grand Lodge was $12,642.50 (Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents) this past year. Programs have been developed to cultivate and reinforce the fraternal tie with our Masonic connections. The Grand Lodge of the Month Program continues to give each state on a rotating basis the opportunity to display an exhibit from their grand jurisdiction. Education and advice is offered to states/lodges developing Masonic Museum and Library’s. In-house scanning, digitization, and on-line interface services utilizing Luna Imagery are now offered to any Masonic Organization. A Dedicatory Tree Program has been revitalized that allows donors to dedicate trees and marble benches as a grounds beautification project. Donors will be able to observe their trees online and easily locate their tree when visiting the grounds. A new Memorial Society has been established for those individuals who wish to help perpetuate the Memorial, where membership is granted to individuals who donate $1,000 or more with their application and $250 more per year thereafter. A Society of Washington Lodges is now being expanded to where any Masonic Lodge can be a member for a $2,500 donation. There are also programs for all levels of donations. The Memorial is now of the age that significant resources are being expended on capital improvements to maintain this structure as a world class exhibit. More than 3.2 million from reserves have been expensed the past six years for

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repairs. While revenues have been enhanced with admission and use fees, and donor programs established for individuals and lodges, it remains clear that the primary life-line for this edifice is from our grand jurisdictions. There are now 26 masonic jurisdictions who have increased their annual giving to $1.00 per member in addition to the $5.00 per Initiate. Historically, temples were situated on hilltops or mountains, and from ancient times have been deemed sacred. It seems fitting that the choice to locate this Memorial is on the highest hill in Alexandria. Each visit to the Memorial gives me motivation to return and renews my pride in knowing that we from Missouri help sustain this most impressive tribute to Freemasonry. I hope you can find this to be true for yourself when visiting the Memorial. I recommend taking a guided tour. One of the new services provided by the Memorial could be a great tool for us here in Missouri. How helpful would it be for the several thousand hand written membership card files of the Grand Lodge to be digitized and available for online viewing with off-site back up storage? This is my 2nd year of a three year term to represent Missouri on the Board of Directors for the Memorial. During this time I have found the George Washington Masonic National Memorial to be a dynamic force for Masonry and that there is no better time than now to share one of the newest resources of the Memorial, “George Washington’s Rules for Civility”. I hope to have these available in the future, courtesy of the Memorial. May Missouri Masons continue to be a strong supporter of the ideals of Bro Washington for Masonry through the Memorial. Gail Turner PGM 2010-2011 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES* Most Worshipful Grand Master, Past Most Worshipfuls, Right Worshipfuls and Brothers all: I will start with just a point of clarification that has not been done in a while. The Appeals and Grievance Committee has the sole purpose of being a factfinding, information-gathering committee, to report to the Grand Master, to aid him when a former Brother has made an indiscretion against the Missouri By-Laws, which has resulted in disciplinary action to be taken, resulting in suspension or expulsion. As we all know, that Brother, after a certain period of time, then has the right to try to get back into our Fraternity. The Appeals and Grievance Committee is one of the avenues he must follow with the information that is required of him so the information can be verified, and the information and suggestion given to our Grand Master, so he can make a logical and educated decision as to whether this is good for our Fraternity or not.

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We also work – members of this committee – we also work with the assumption that we want to, in our hearts, give every man a second chance, in the hopes that we will all be wiser at the end of the proceeding than at the start of it. Our fraternity will be better served by that. With the guidance of the By-Laws as our guiding light that we work by, the proceedings of the Appeals and Grievance Committee have been reported to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master, and at this point, I would like to ask that this report be entered and approved at this time; I would make a motion. This report is respectfully given by Chris Harrelson. M.W.B. JON B. BROYLES: Do I have a second? Motion has been made, and seconded, to approve the Appeals and Grievances Committee report. Before I entertain discussion, I’d like to say that this committee’s report is given in an anonymous nature because the Brethren that have applied have already been tried of their indiscretions. Punishment has already been given; we are not here to re-try their case, but to examine whether or not they are worthy, at this time, of being reinstated in the Fraternity. Therefore, if there is any discussion on any particular petition for reinstatement, no names will be given, and you will confine your discussion to the merits of reinstating him into membership based upon his current status. Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Hearing none, this will be a two-thirds majority vote, so I may ask you to keep your hands up a little longer so we can get a better idea of what the count is. Brethren, all in favor of adopting the Appeals and Grievances Committee report will make it known by the voting sign of the order. Hands down. All opposed. Motion carries. *Editor’s Note: This procedure may not be relied upon for precedential value. See Article 32 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws as amended by the comprehensive Masonic Trial Code Revision, supra REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Most Worshipful and Brethren, It is with great pleasure that I submit my Eighteenth Annual Report to this One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Lodge Secretaries with whom we correspond on a regular basis. You have proven your dedication to your individual lodges, and it is deeply appreciated, as is your effort and cooperation in maintaining our Membership data base. This office admires the leadership, in our lodges across this Great State, which

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understands and upholds the ideals of this fraternity. Your friendship, kindness and understanding will never be taken lightly by this office. It is with Great Thanksgiving that I acknowledge the dedication of the Grand Lodge Office Staff for their professional manner and for their knowledge and dedication shown to the Brothers, out of genuine love for this fraternity. More than in any other time, this office would like to express appreciation to the membership for their support, understanding and respect given the office and staff over the year. All of these things give us strength to meet the challenges of tomorrow. AREA MEETINGS This year, Area Meetings for lodge secretaries were held in nine different locations in the state. These meetings are designed to accomplish a number of goals. It is our desire to develop these meetings to aid the lodge secretary in his duties and to open lines of communication. This year everyone enjoyed sharing ideas and exchanging information which was beneficial to those in attendance. SCHEDULE SITES

DATES

TIMES

Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph

Tues, May 6, 2014

7:00 PM

East Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City

Wed, May 7, 2014

7:00 PM

Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, Cape Girardeau

Tues, May 13, 2014

7:00 PM

Leadwood Lodge No. 598, Leadwood

Wed, May 14, 2014

7:00 PM

Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton

Thurs, May 15, 2014

7:00 PM

St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James

Wed, May 21, 2014

7:00 PM

Masonic York Rite Temple, Springfield Thurs, May 22, 2014

7:00 PM

La Plata Lodge No. 237, La Plata

Tues, May 27, 2014

7:00 PM

Sat, May 31, 2014

9:00 AM

Masonic Complex, Columbia

CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS June 21, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Lodge Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone for Carroll County Trust Company and Carroll County Title at Wakanda Lodge No.52. September 19, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Lodge Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone of the Ray County Courthouse, at Richmond, Missouri.

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CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS â&#x20AC;&#x192; M.W. Grand Master Jon B. Broyles granted the following permissions during the 2013-2014 year. Date 23-Oct 23-Oct 23-Nov 28-Dec 15-Feb 22-Feb 8-Mar 15-Mar 29-Mar 5-Apr 12-Apr

Lodge Hosting & Location Acacia Lodge/Columbia Noble Lodge/St. Louis Rising Sun Lodge/Kansas City Wayne Lodge/Piedmont Webster Lodge/Marshfield Richland Lodge/Richland Harry S Truman/Kansas City Summit Lodge/Lees Summit Sikeston Lodge/Sikeston Noble Lodge/St. Louis Ivanhoe Lodge/Kansas City

Name of LodgesAttended Granite 272 Summit 263 Hallsville 336 Fulton 48

12-Apr 10-May 24-May 12-Jul 26-Jul 26-Jul 23-Aug 6-Sep

Gate of the Temple Lodge/Springfield Hermon 187 Cooper Lodge/Boonville Chamois 185 Wallace 456 Twilight 114 Granite 272 Corinthian 265 Moberly 344 Hickory Hill 211 Acacia 602 Gate of the Temple Lodge/Springfield St Louis Missouri/Creve Coeur Rising Sun Lodge/Kansas City Alpha 659 Kansas City 220 Richland Lodge/Richland Neosho Lodge/Neosho Marcus Lodge/Fredericktown

Kansas City 220 Fidelity 339 Mt Washington 614 Summit 263 Temperance 438 Windsor 29 Fidelity 339 Bloomfield 153 Gray Summit 173 Fidelity 339 Alpha 659 Granite 272 Temple Gate 299 Mt Washington 614 Corinthian 265 Swope Park 617

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES â&#x20AC;&#x192; M.W. Grand Master Jon B. Broyles accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. The Certificates of Commission were prepared and mailed for presentation to: Grand Lodge of New York Robert J. Matoskey â&#x20AC;&#x192; M.W. Grand Master Jon B. Broyles made no recommendations during this Masonic year. DISPENSATIONS August 8, 2013-February 8, 2014 to Patrick S. Johnson, Worshipful Master, Hamilton Lodge No. 224 to move their meeting location to Polo Lodge No. 232 for a period of 6 months. September 28, 2013 to Ben Grosse, Worshipful Master, Hermann Lodge No. 123 to hold a special communication for the purpose of a rededication ceremony. October 17, 2013 to Donald G. Charpentier, Jr., Worshipful Master, University Lodge No. 683 to move their meeting from the fourth Friday to the third Friday in October to accommodate and area-wide appendant body function. October 29, 2013 to Robert Winchel, Worshipful Master, Grand River Lodge No. 276 to perform degree work with regard to the physical limitation of the candidate. November 4, 2013 to Robert Winchel, Worshipful Master, Grand River No. 276 to perform degree work with regard to the physical limitation of the candidate. October 16, 2013 to Troy G. Whitton, Worshipful Master, Temperance No. 438 to move their meeting location for the purpose of holding a Table Lodge at 119A N. Bridge St., Smithville, MO. December 2, 2013 to Dale Hawkins, Worshipful Master, Samaritan No. 424 to wear aprons and participate in the Christmas parade. December 7, 2013 to Brian Hundall, Worshipful Master, Adair No. 366 to wear aprons and participate in the Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade. December 17, 2013 to Eric Kilgore, Worshipful Master, Beacon No. 3 to perform degree work at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at 9:00 am. December 19, 2013 to Shawn Caldwell, Worshipful Master, St. Francois No. 234 to hold elections due to inclement weather on their regular meeting night. December 21, 2013 to Harry Cox, Worshipful Master, Ninevah No. 473 to hold a special communication for the purpose of degree work and move

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their meeting location to Montgomery No. 246 for lack of heat in the building. January 9, 2014 to Ken Harper, Worshipful Master, OverlandOccidental No. 623 to move their meeting location to the old Clayton Building at 222 N. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105. January 7, 2014 to Michael Underwood, Worshipful Master, Windsor No. 29 to cancel their stated meeting due to inclement weather. January 21, 2014 to Kenneth D. Bridges, Worshipful Master, Hermitage No. 288 to move their meeting location to participate in the official visit. January 30, 2014 to Robert Jerashen, Worshipful Master, MagnoliaEuclid No. 626 to move their regular stated meeting due to inclement weather. February 11, 2014 to Larry Lentz, Worshipful Master, Brookfield No. 86 to hold a special election of officers pursuant to section 8.080 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. February 22, 2014 to Alvin Shaw, III, Worshipful Master, Webb City No. 512 to hold the 99th Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration. April 8, 2014 to Bill Oelrichs, Worshipful Master, Waverly No. 61 to hold their regular stated communication at Wakanda Lodge No. 52 for the purpose of degree work. April 30, 2014 to Don Lake, Worshipful Master, Richmond Lodge No. 57 to hold a Table Lodge. May 9, 2014 to Richard W. Gibson, Worshipful Master, Buckner No. 501 to hold a special communication for the purpose of degree work. May 10, 2014 to Martel Goldman, Worshipful Master, Richland Lodge No. 385 to hold an open air degree behind the Shrine Club in Pulaski County. May 17, 2014 to Douglas Robinson, Worshipful Master, Spirit of St. Louis No. 27 to move their regular stated communication to accommodate some of the elder brothers. Michael E. Sportsman, Worshipful Master, Marceline No. 481 to meet in the downstairs portion of their lodge building due to construction May 17, 2014 to Len Modlinski, Worshipful Master, Sampson No. 298 to hold an outdoor third degree. May 22, 2014 to Joe Miller, Worshipful Master, Huntsville No. 30 to move their meeting location to Cairo Lodge No. 486.

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June 5, 2014 to Ronald A. Wood, Worshipful Master, Hermon No. 187 to move their meeting location for the purpose of visiting Stockton Lodge No. 283. June 13, 2014 to Gary Marriott, Worshipful Master, Hickory Hill No. 211 to hold a Moonlight Lodge at RWB Gary Baskett’s farm. June 19, 2014 to Edwin M. Bybee, Worshipful Master, Jefferson Lodge No. 43 to hold a Table Lodge for a St. Johns Day celebration. June 19, 2014 to Robert Jerashen, Worshipful Master, MagnoliaEuclid No. 626 to move their meeting from June 25, 2014 due to a number of brothers being absent the last week of June. June 21, 2014 to Robert L. Hudson, Worshipful Master, Perryville No. 670 to hold an Open Air Degree at the Maurice Plunkett farm, Perryville, Missouri, previously consecrated, for the purpose of courtesy conferral upon Dennis W. Kinkead, Jr., a candidate from West View Lodge No. 103 June 26, 2014 to Chris M. Nickle, Worshipful Master, Fellowship No. 345 to hold a Table Lodge at 6:30 pm at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Joplin, MO. July 19, 2014 to Eugene W. Wescott, Worshipful Master, Hannibal No. 188 to hold a special communication for the purpose of degree work at the South River Quarry.

GRAND MASTER’S DECISION 2014-1 July 3, 2014

A request was submitted to me by RWB Chris Nelson, DDGM for District 39, that Sikeston Lodge #310 is seeking permission to use online social media sites on the Internet to solicit donations for a new roof. Since this request is to “circulate” a request for donations, regardless of the method or media, the following section of the bylaws would apply: Section 25.090. CIRCULAR REQUEST FOR DONATIONS. Unless permitted by the Grand Master, no lodge may circulate, except to its own members for its own purposes, any application for donations for any purpose, nor may any individual Freemason circulate any such application to Freemasons as such. A lodge was permitted to sponsor a community dinner, to raise money for charity, if the lodge did not contribute lodge funds or incur lodge indebtedness. (1958-96) No lodge may invest its funds in a “community progress” corporation. (1961-20, 132) See resolutions as to sponsorship of chapters of the Order of DeMolay. (Res. 1959-97; 1960-47, 134; 1967-143) See also Standing Resolution, Support of Extraneous Organizations.

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Requests by the Acacia Fraternity to solicit donations to the March of Dimes to win a campus contest; by a lodge proposing to raise funds for a new hall by soliciting printing of names of officers in a program book at $1.00 per name; and of an Eastern Star Club to send to various lodges tickets for a card party, proceeds to be used for Masonic Home, were denied. (1965-166) Permission was denied a lodge to make a general appeal for donations from other lodges to rebuild after a fire, but it was permitted to ask help from appendant bodies and from those lodges to which personal appeals could be made. (1971-48) Building Supervisory Board must approve lodge plan to solicit both members and nonmembers to finance a remodeling project. (1980-133) Temple Boards are bound by same rules as the lodge as to raffles. (1981-130) The actual language of the section does not appear to prohibit the requested permission. However, there is a previous Grand Master’s Decision (highlighted), referenced in the annotations of the section that appears to add a stipulation. Since this request is for raising funds for a building project, if approved, the lodge would also have to comply with this stipulation, prior to the permission being effective. The proposal must include the expected budget for the project, the amount that the lodge expects to contribute and how much they expect to raise via donations. Since the time that the last Grand Master’s Decision was made concerning this section, the IRS has become significantly more vigilant regarding the rules of what non-profit organizations do and the transparency of their fund raising efforts and reporting to potential donors what the donated funds are to be used for. The language of the request for donation must clearly spell out what the donated funds will be used for, and proper accounting must be kept that prove that any donated funds are expended for that purpose only. If permission is granted to solicit for donations via any Internet online method, directly adjacent to any screen control (button or link) that leads to the collection of information for processing a donation, a statement must be displayed that states the following: Any donations to “full lodge name & number” are not for direct charitable use, but will be used to support the regular operations of “full lodge name & number”, an IRS 501(c)10 not for profit organization, which may include philanthropic and eleemosynary activities, and are not usually tax deductible. Consult with your tax accountant or attorney. Therefore, it is my Decision that permission will be granted on the compliance with the following conditions: 1. A proposal of the planned building renovation will be submitted to the Grand Lodge Building Supervisory Board and their approval obtained. 2. A draft or mock-up of any screen, posting, email or any other distribution or circulation method of the request for a donation to fund the approved renovation project must be submitted to the Grand Secretary’s office for approval by the Grand Master BEFORE it is posted or distributed.

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3. That once the anticipated donation amount is reached, all requests for donations for the approved project will be removed from any current online distribution or accessibility. 4. If the final project accounting determines that an excess of funds were donated above the amount in the approved project proposal, those excess funds will be immediately donated to an IRS 501 (c) 3 charitable institution of the lodge’s choice. To obtain permission under this Decision, the lodge will submit a written request, including the items detailed in points 1 & 2 above, and a written statement agreeing to comply with points 3 & 4 above. Once the material of points 1 & 2 are reviewed and approved, permission to proceed with the Circular Request For Donations under Bylaws Section 25.090 will be approved.

Jon B. Broyles, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

Attest: Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

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DECISION 2014-2 Re: Decision 2014-2

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This Decision must be read in FULL at the next stated meeting and its full text recorded into the minutes of the lodge To the Master, Wardens and brethren of King Solomon Lodge # 95: I have received several complaints from members of your lodge regarding the conduct of two specific voting instances, regarding the balloting upon a candidate for the degrees, and regarding your most recent election of officers. I have investigated these allegations via discussions with your District Deputy Grand Master and other envoys that I have dispatched to your meetings. The allegations were specifically that members left and reentered the hall during balloting and electioneering. In evaluating my representatives’ findings, I conclude that nothing substantive happened regarding these issues during your election of officers that would warrant voiding this election. Therefore, it is my order that the election of those officers chosen at that ballot will stand. However, given the detailed recounting, attested to by a number of past masters of the lodge, of a positive ballot on a candidate that failed to be properly recorded in the lodge minutes, and at a subsequent meeting the same petition was reballoted upon (apparently twice), and declared “dark”, will require action. At the 6/25/2014 stated communication of your lodge, a chronology of the handling of the petition of Jonathan Ray Sherill was presented by WB Donald Reimann, Jr.. His report (attached) was read and recorded into the minutes and no objection to the validity of the reported chronology was presented. Therefore it is my decision that the first successful ballot was lawfully conducted (per Grand Master’ Decision, cited in the annotations to Section 15.140 of the ByLaws - After the Master announces the result of a ballot, it is final. A motion to take a second ballot is out of order. (1949-15)) and the subsequent reballots are declared void as they were not authorized or ordered by the Grand Master per Section 15.140 of the By-laws. It is my order that you will coordinate with your DDGM so that he may be present, and the candidate be initiated at the next practicable communication of your lodge. It is apparent there is some disharmony within your lodge. I can not encourage each member strongly enough to look within themselves and judge if they are doing all they can individually to promote and encourage the practice of the tenets of Freemasonry in their own lives as well as those around them. This is crucial if this lodge is going to continue to exist and be a successful lodge. These are not the first instances of disharmony in your lodge in the span of a year, the first happening at your officer installation last year. If these types of unmasonic instances continue to occur, I have no doubt that the only resolution that you are going to leave for myself or a subsequent Grand Master to take,

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will be the arrest of your charter. None of us wants that to happen, but avoiding that fate will rest solely upon the actions of the members of your lodge. â&#x20AC;&#x192; I hope that you will be able to find a way for peace and harmony to prevail.

Sincerely, Jon B. Broyles, Grand Master

Attest: Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary

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DECISION 2014-3

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To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1: I have received a complaint from a member of your lodge regarding the conduct of the voting at your most recent election of officers held 6/6/2014. I have investigated these allegations via discussions with your District Deputy Grand Master and other envoys that I have dispatched to your meetings. I am aware of at least one member of the lodge that was in attendance, voted and was elected that night that was at that time suspended for non-payment of dues. Under Section 19.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the member should have been notified of his delinquency. As of June 2, his membership was automatically suspended regardless of any other contact (also Section 19.010), thereby losing the right to attend any lodge, the right to vote, and being eligible to be elected to hold office. His votes tainted the election process, as he was not eligible to vote. His election also tainted the process, by preventing an eligible brother being elected to the position that he was elected to. The subsequent ballots for all other offices were tainted as well as other eligible brothers may have been elected to fill other officer positions if the one that the suspended brother was elected to was not filled by him. Therefore for this one case alone, I am declaring the election of all officers elected at your 6/6/2014 meeting to be void. Under Section 8.080, I hereby grant dispensation for and order you to hold new elections at your 8/21/2014 communication, after notifying all your resident members in advance. Please make arrangements for your DDGM to be present at this reballot ensure that all proper procedures are taken to ensure a successful election this time. If you find that he can not attend, you are to contact me and I will assign an observer to be present. In a related issue, I am aware there were several other members present, who voted and one which was elected, who had been raised Master Masons within this year, but had never paid dues, therefore did not hold any dues card. The By-laws are silent on when a newly raised member is delinquent for the prorata share of the dues that he owes the lodge (Section 18.101), or the rights and privileges he has, if he is delinquent. Per the Grand Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edict 2014-1, issued concurrently with this Decision, all Master Masons that were raised this year must have paid their initial pro-rata share of dues due the lodge for this year before the new election to be eligible to vote and hold office. It is the duty of the officers of the lodge to ensure and enforce that only eligible members of their lodge participate in any, either by asking any member in question to present their current years dues receipt, or by lawful information,

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which would be could only accurately attested to by the lodge secretary, who should have the records to make the proper determination. Also, the secretary and the lodge must be mindful that under Section 8.140, the suspension of an officer vacates the office, and the suspended brother is not restored to office by reinstatement. The By-Laws that pertain to filling a vacancy in office should then be applied. I hope that a more watchful eye will be had during this reballot and that the appropriate will of the brethren be done to select the leaders that they want to govern the lodge for the ensuing year.

Sincerely,

MWB Jon B. Broyles Grand Master, 2013-14 Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.

ATTEST: Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

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DECISION 2014-4, 5 & 6 These Decisions must be read in FULL at the next stated meeting and its full text recorded into the minutes of the lodge To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Laclede Lodge #83: I have received information about your lodge regarding the conduct of the voting at your most recent election of officers held 9/4/2014. I have investigated these allegations via discussions with your District Deputy Grand Master. I am aware of at least two members of the lodge that were in attendance, voted and were elected to officer positions that night that were at that time suspended for non-payment of dues. Under Section 19.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the members should have been notified of their delinquency. As of June 2, their memberships were automatically suspended regardless of any other contact (also Section 19.010), thereby losing the right to attend any lodge, the right to vote, and being eligible to be elected to hold office. While their delinquent memberships may have been in another lodge that they hold multiple membership in, Section 17.150 states that being suspended for non-payment of dues in one lodge, shall â&#x20AC;&#x153;terminate his membership in all lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri.â&#x20AC;? These votes tainted the election process, as they were not eligible to vote. Their election also tainted the process, by preventing an eligible brother being elected to the position that they were elected to. The subsequent ballots for all other offices were tainted as well as other eligible brothers may have been elected to fill other officer positions if the ones that the suspended brothers were elected to were not filled by them. Decision 2014-4 Therefore for this one case alone, I am declaring the election of all officers elected at your 9/4/2014 meeting to be void. Under Section 8.080, I hereby grant dispensation for and order you to hold new elections at your next regularly stated communication, after notifying all your resident members in advance. You will make arrangements for your DDGM to be present at this reballot to ensure that all proper procedures are taken to ensure a successful election this time. If you find that he can not attend, you are to contact me and I will assign an observer to be present. I was also informed that the officers that were elected in this improper ballot have been already installed before the improper election was discovered.

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Decision 2014-5 Therefore for this one case alone, I have decided that the installation of officers must also be voided. If the same officers are elected as the original election, the DDGM or appropriate person will declare the officers duly installed following the election. If any different officers are elected, the different officers must be individually installed in due form and then all the officers will be declared duly installed. Also, the lodge must be mindful that under Section 8.140, the suspension of an officer vacates the office, and the suspended brother is not restored to office by reinstatement. This same section of the By-Laws, pertains to filling a vacancy in office, which should have then been applied. As the treasurer of Laclede Lodge #83 was suspended for non-payment of dues as of June 2, 2014, and continued to function as the lodge treasurer after that time, all official actions of the office performed would legally be considered null and void as the office of treasurer was vacated by his suspension. Decision 2014-6 Therefore, for this one case alone, for the purposes of the legal continuity of business by the lodge, I hereby heal the actions of the former treasurer by declaring him as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an agent acting for the lodgeâ&#x20AC;? during the period from the time of his suspension until such time that a properly elected treasurer may be installed. I hope that a more watchful eye will be had during this reballot and that the appropriate and proper application of the bylaws of our order be followed to select the leaders that are to govern the lodge for the ensuing year. Sincerely,

MWB Jon B. Broyles Grand Master, 2013-14 Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.

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DECISION 2014-7 These Decisions must be read in FULL at the next stated meeting and its full text recorded into the minutes of the lodge To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Conway Lodge #528: I have received information about your lodge regarding the conduct of the voting at your most recent election of officers held 9/6/2014. I have investigated these allegations via discussions with your District Deputy Grand Master. I am aware of at least one member of the lodge that were in attendance and voted that night that was at that time suspended for non-payment of dues. Under Section 19.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the member should have been notified of his delinquency. As of June 2, his membership was automatically suspended regardless of any other contact (also Section 19.010), thereby losing the right to attend any lodge, the right to vote, and being eligible to be elected to hold office. While his delinquent memberships may have been in another lodge that he holds multiple membership in, Section 17.150 states that being suspended for non-payment of dues in one lodge, shall â&#x20AC;&#x153;terminate his membership in all lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri.â&#x20AC;? His vote tainted the election process, as he was not eligible to vote. However, as he appears to be the only person present that was in a current state of suspension, it appears that his inappropriate ballot did not have any impact on the outcome of any of the elections for offices. Decision 2014-7 Therefore for this one case alone, I am declaring the votes of the suspended member that was present and voted for election of officers at your 9/6/2014 meeting to be void. The results of the election will remain as declared at the time. If there were other suspended members present at your election and voted in the ballot, their votes will also be declared void. You will inform your DDGM and he will notify me so that a determination may be made in the case that any other remedy may be necessary.

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I hope that a more watchful eye will be had during future ballots and that the appropriate and proper application of the bylaws of our order be followed to select the leaders that are to govern the lodge for the ensuing year. Sincerely,

MWB Jon B. Broyles Grand Master, 2013-14 Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.

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GRAND MASTER’S EDICT 2014-1

August 18, 2014

In determining a decision that was requested by a lodge regarding their election of officers, where at least one member who had been suspended for non-payment of dues was present at the meeting, voted, and was elected to an office (none of which, it was decided, he was eligible to do), there were also present several members who had been raised just under two months previously (within the same year), who also had not paid their dues. They also voted and one was also elected to an office. It was questioned if those new members were eligible since they had not yet paid their pro-rata share of lodge dues, and therefore did not hold any dues card. The By-laws are silent on when a newly raised member is delinquent or suspended for not paying the pro-rata share of the dues that he owes the lodge (Section 18.010), or the rights and privileges he has, if he is delinquent. It is my interpretation that the language of Section 18.010, would specify that any new member is “charged from the date of initial membership as a Master Mason” makes their pro-rata share of the dues that he owes immediately due. In the actual wording in the 1933 Grand Lodge Proceedings, a Grand Master’s Decision (1933-20) states, “he is delinquent from the due date to the payment of dues.” Therefore a new Master Mason is immediately delinquent until he pays his pro-rata share of dues. As detailed in the Grand Master’s Decision (1933-20), as annotated under Section 19.010, members that are delinquent, but not suspended still have the right to attend their own lodge and vote. A consequence of the Grand Master’s Decision (1933-20) that affects all Master Masons that are in a state of delinquency is that he loses the right to visit other lodges as he doesn’t not have a current years dues receipt. However, there is no suspension procedure for a member that was raised following the April 1st deadline of Section 19.010. This section specifies the time for a brother that has been a member for at least the year prior to have 5 months, from January 1st to June 1st, to satisfy his delinquency. A new member could be delinquent as long as from April 2nd until June 1st the following year (14 months) before the actions of Section 19.010 would cause him to be suspended. For a new member who has not satisfied their indebtedness to the lodge to have the same privileges (for possibly up to almost 3 times the length of time) as other members who are only temporarily delinquent, does not seem equitable. There were previous requirements that, until satisfied, did not permit a new Master Mason to vote or hold office.

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Therefore, not withstanding the previously mentioned Grand Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Decision (1933-20), it is my Edict that any new Master Mason that is delinquent in paying his initial pro-rata share of lodge dues, may attend his own lodge, but not any other lodge, and does not have the right to vote or hold office (elective or appointive) until he satisfies his indebtedness to the lodge and obtains a current year dues receipt. Also, the secretary and the lodge must be mindful that under Section 8.140, the suspension of an officer vacates the office, and the suspended brother is not restored to office by reinstatement. The By-Laws that pertain to filling a vacancy in office should then be applied. It is the duty of the officers of the lodge to ensure and enforce that only eligible members of their lodge attend, participate in any voting or accept any election or appointment, either by asking any member in question to present their current years dues receipt, or by lawful information, which would be could only accurately attested to by the lodge secretary, who should have the records to make the proper determination.

Jon B. Broyles, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

ATTEST: Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

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EDICT 2014-2 August 19, 2014 The financial information that a lodge treasurer holds can often be a critical component of plans and decisions made by a lodge. Far too often, this information is not presented to the lodge in a timely manner, if at all. Many disputes in lodges start over the lack of dissemination of this information. The charges of the office of treasurer require him to â&#x20AC;&#x153;render a true account when requiredâ&#x20AC;?. Often lodge treasurers feel a sense of ownership, instead of stewardship of the lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monies, which could result in limiting access to resources that belong to the lodge to use, at its legal discretion. Therefore, this edict will require the following responsibilities of all Missouri constituent lodge treasurers, starting September 1, 2014: It is required for every lodge treasurer to present a financial statement for all the accounts owned or controlled by the lodge, at least once every month, including but not limited to: previous statement balance, inflows, outflows, and ending balance. This report must be made for every financial account or entity that is holding cash or financial assets , or in the case that multiple lodge accounts are comingled into one financial account, the report will be made for each lodge account (i.e. operating, building, charitable, etc.). The Grand Treasurer has suggested report formats. This report may be made verbally or printed for distribution to all lodge members present with sufficient time for examination and the option to ask questions before the report is voted on for approval. The fact that the report was presented will be recorded in the lodge minutes. The report may be presented by the lodge treasurer or a person designated by him. Failure to present this report or provide it to be presented two (2) or more consecutive months may be considered a failure to perform the duties of the position and may be considered grounds for vacancy of the position under Section 8.140 of the bylaws. If a lodge does not currently have an installed treasurer, the Master of the lodge will immediately, under the provisions of Section 8.140 of the bylaws, appoint a brother to be treasurer and the lodge secretary will immediately notify the Grand Lodge office of said appointment.

Jon B. Broyles, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

ATTEST: Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of the State of Missouri: The Grand Treasurer oversees the Investments of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge investments are currently held by the Central Trust and Investment Company of Columbia, Missouri. In 2010 an Investment Policy was established for the Grand Lodge investments, and in 2014 the policy was up-dated. On June 30, 2014 they were as follows: SECURITIES - GENERAL FUND Interest Par Purchase Market Value Maturity Rate Value Price June 30, 2014 Aberdeen Asia Pacific Prime Income: 6.69% 2,000.00 12,276.80 12,560.00 Amgen Inc. DTD: May 15, 2017

2.07%

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Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49%

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Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 9,402.65

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Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17%

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Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 495.47

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AT&T Inc. DTD: August 15, 2021

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Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DTD: January 15, 2017 5.11%

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Lewis Co Washington Pub: Dec 1, 2019 4.06% 25,000.00 26,160.94 MFS Emerging Markets Debt: 4.64% 692.07 10,235.82 Oxford MI Community Credit: May 1, 2018 4.43% 25,000.00 25,090.12 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 1,066.11 11,527.11 Pima Co Arizona Uni School Dist: July 1, 2017 4.02% 25,000.00 26,799.25 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 700.00 30,180.43 Ventas Inc.: 4.52% 60.00 3,922.20 Voya Global: 2.07% 273.37 5,000.00 Equities: Stocks in twelve funds - 4,948 shares 140,977.27 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 11,215.92 $614,131.65 Maturity

2014 26,623.50 10,609.54 27,351.25 11,066.28 26,888.25 34,615.00 3,846.00 5,568.61 161,588.72 11,215.92 $655,446.75

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Amgen Inc. DTD: November 18, 2014 4.77% Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50%

50,000.00 2,426.76 1,800.00 75,000.00

50,759.53 27,000.00 18,358.20 76,724.62

50,848.00 26,815.76 20,268.00 76,674.75

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Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 33,185.83 295,665.00 299,999.96 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 657.03 5,000.00 5,361.36 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 2,659.57 25,000.00 24,760.63 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 14,579.01 147,263.00 151,767.51 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 18,688.47 197,087.00 197,724.05 Indianapolis IN Local Public: February 1, 2017 3.60% 75,000.00 75,436.98 79,545.75 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 1,000.00 104,270.80 115,360.00 Maricopa Co AZ School District: July 1, 2019 4.65% 35,000.00 36,136.52 40,449.50 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 2,424.80 27,000.00 25,169.42 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 16,250.89 177,427.00 178,272.25 Royal Bank of Scotland DTD: June 16, 2015 4.75% 50,000.00 50,423.63 51,363.50 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 500.00 23,032.42 24,725.00 Vanguard GNMA FD Shares: 2.54% 4,766.41 50,936.78 51,191.24 Equities: Stocks in seven funds - 2,526 shares 60,757.40 65,321.25 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 19,350.42 19,350.42 $1,467,629.30 $1,504,968.35

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SECURITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PERMANENT FUND Interest Par Purchase Market Value Maturity Rate Value Price June 30, 2014 Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% 719.42 8,000.00 7,949.64 Bank of America Corp DTD: March 15, 2017 4.82% 35,000.00 34,937.00 38,494.40 ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50% 35,000.00 35,804.82 35,781.55 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 9,371.60 84,074.00 84,719.34 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 1,063.83 10,000.00 9,904.26 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 657.03 5,000.00 5,361.36 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 2,915.91 29,535.00 30,354.65 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 7,066.61 74,476.00 74,764.77 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 400.00 40,976.61 46,144.00 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 447.62 5,000.00 4,646.38 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 700.82 76,155.00 76,799.07 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 300.00 13,867.54 14,835.00 Equities: Stocks in two funds - 470 shares 9,420.60 10,173.70 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 1,609.69 1,609.69 $428,856.26 $441,537.81

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SECURITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ENDOWMENT FUND Interest Par Purchase Market Value Rate Value Price June 30, 2014

Aberdeen Asia Pacific Prime Income: 6.28% 2,000.00 Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% 896.46 Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% 600.00 ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50% 25,000.00 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 11,049.71 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 1,063.83 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 459.92 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 3,401.74 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 7,948.38 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 150.00 JP Morgan Chase & Co DTD: October 1, 2015 4.89% 25,000.00 MFS Emerging Markets Debt: 4.64% 811.35 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 895.25 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 5,393.21 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 250.00

12,256.60

12,560.00

10,000.00

9,905.97

6,300.00 25,574.87

6,756.00

98,382.00

99,889.39

10,000.00

9,904.26

3,500.00

3,752.96

34,500.00

35,412.18

83,925.00

84,093.90

15,348.64 25,578.22

17,304.00

12,943.00

12,438.09

10,000.00

9,292.75

60,000.00

59,163.54

11,657.15

12,362.50

25,558.25 26,324.25

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Equities: Stocks in three funds - 898 shares Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield Maturity

21,730.22 24,360.88 $466,056.58

2014 23,428.96 24,360.88 $472,507.88

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Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% 2,705.15 30,000.00 Bank of America Corp DTD: March 15, 2017 4.82% 100,000.00 99,820.00 Cisco Systems Inc. DTD: February 15, 2019 4.39% 75,000.00 77,513.27 ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50% 100,000.00 102,299.49 John Deere Capital Corp DTD: September 18, 2017 2.67% 50,000.00 49,280.00 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 38,674.01 341,402.50 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 5,319.15 50,000.00 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 657.03 5,000.00 Federal Farm Credit Bank DTD: January 29, 2016 3.56% 100,000.00 100,684.70 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 9,844.08 99,177.00 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DTD: 2.27% 100,000.00 100,000.00 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 14,258.71 150,000.00

29,892.01 109,984.00 84,574.50 102,233.00 52,378.50 349,613.07 49,521.28 5,361.36 105,418.00 102,476.91 99,218.00

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Indianapolis IN Local Public: February 1, 2019 4.13% 75,000.00 75,661.93 81,866.25 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 1,500.00 155,276.04 173,040.00 JPMorgan Chase & Co: 3.92% 100,000.00 106,546.70 108,483.00 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 4,512.25 50,000.00 46,837.14 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 13,898.06 153,449.69 152,461.72 Procter & Gamble Co DTD: September 1, 2015 3.05% 100,000.00 101,964.14 103,256.00 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 400.00 18,439.62 19,780.00 Toyota Motor Credit Corp DTD: January 11, 2016 2.70% 50,000.00 50,847.93 51,764.50 Winnebago Boone Counties IL: January 1, 2018 1.28% 100,000.00 100,000.00 109,735.00 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 403,704.34 403,704.34 $2,421,067.37 $2,492,741.43 Maturity

SECURITIES - DISASTER AND RELIEF FUND Interest Par Purchase Market Value Rate Value Price June 30, 2014

Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% Avon Products Inc. DTD: July 15, 2018 4.04% Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50% John Deere Capital Corp DTD: September 18, 2017 2.67%

899.28 25,000.00

10,000.00 25,721.21

1,700.00 35,000.00 25,000.00

14,755.88 35,804.82 24,640.00

9,937.06 25,968.50 19,142.00 35,781.55 26,189.25

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Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 11,088.32 98,921.01 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 1,595.74 15,000.00 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 1,308.89 9,986.86 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 3,860.96 38,978.00 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 7,017.87 74,576.00 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 200.00 20,261.78 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 895.25 10,000.00 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 3,060.82 35,000.00 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 650.00 27,542.47 Ventas Inc.: 4.52% 60.00 3,923.96 Voya Global: 2.07% 273.37 5,000.00 Winnebago Boone Counties IL: January 1, 2016 3.65% 25,000.00 25,000.00 Equities: Stocks in twelve funds - 5,457 shares 156,703.92 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 11,057.73 $642,873.64

2014 100,238.48 14,856.39 10,680.58 40,192.61 74,249.09 23,072.00 9,292.75 33,577.20 32,142.50 3,846.00 5,568.61 25,995.75 175,725.13 11,057.73 $677,513.18

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SECURITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RELIEF AND CHARITY Interest Par Purchase Market Value Rate Value Price June 30, 2014

Aberdeen Asia Pacific Prime Income: 6.69% 800.00 Aqr Diversified Arbitrage: 2.49% 449.88 Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% 600.00 ConocoPhillips DTD: January 15, 2015 4.50% 20,000.00 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 3,326.54 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 530.22 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 241.83 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 1,930.45 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DTD: 2.27% 20,000.00 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 2,365.15 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 100.00 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 450.88 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 1,805.32 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 300.00 Voya Global: 2.07% 218.70

4,934.90

5,024.00

5,000.00

4,971.24

5,131.25

6,756.00

20,459.90

20,446.60

29,844.00

30,071.98

5,000.00

4,936.38

1,845.22

1,973.40

19,924.00

20,096.03

20,000.00

19,843.60

24,914.00

25,023.29

10,869.98

11,536.00

5,000.00

4,680.21

20,000.00 19,804.33 12,568.84 14,835.00 4,000.00 4,454.90

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Winnebago Boone Counties IL: January 1, 2016 3.65%

25,000.00

Equities: Stocks in eleven funds - 2,216 shares Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield Maturity

25,000.00

2014 25,995.75

61,350.52 70,160.06 5,073.30 5,073.30 $280,915.91 $295,682.07

SECURITIES - STEWART MEMORIAL FUND Interest Par Purchase Market Value Rate Value Price June 30, 2014

Aberdeen Asia Pacific Prime Income: 6.69% 19,000.00 Aqr Managed Futures Strategy: 16,534.29 Avon Products Inc. DTD: July 15, 2018 4.04% 100,000.00 Bank of America Corp DTD: March 15, 2017 4.82% 150,000.00 Celgene Corp DTD: October 15, 2020 3.75% 50,000.00 Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% 18,000.00 Dow Chemical Co DTD: September 15, 2020 3.50% 150,000.00 Driehaus Select Credit: 2.11% 16,127.81 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 85,923.72 Eaton Vance Global Macro: 4.17% 17,645.18 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 8,033.87 Extra Space Storage Inc.: 3.53% 1,100.00

129,618.00

119,320.00

162,791.00

166,004.28

102,884.83

103,874.00

151,173.05 50,995.74

164,976.00

52,731.50

154,228.40 150,000.00

202,680.00

163,372.00

164,664.98

774,297.00

776,750.41

168,439.00

164,276.64

60,870.46

65,556.42

47,473.90

58,575.00

149,989.50

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Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 24,654.79 250,645.00 Florida St BRD ED BAB DTD: June 1, 2019 4.18% 100,000.00 107,106.89 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DTD: 4.74% 100,000.00 104,123.66 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 46,983.72 496,944.00 IN Bond BNK Rev Preferred: January 15, 2019 5.19% 60,000.00 60,753.41 IN Bond BNK Rev Sch: January 15, 2019 5.21% 40,000.00 40,502.27 Indianapolis IN Loc Pub IMPT: February 1, 2019 4.13% 100,000.00 100,882.57 IShares Cohen & Steers Reit: 3.04% 1,500.00 114,367.48 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 1,000.00 100,418.19 JEA FL Elect Sys: October 1, 2018 3.75% 100,000.00 101,546.21 JP Morgan Chase & Co DTD: January 20, 2015 3.64% 100,000.00 101,357.56 LA Loc Govt Taxable: October 1, 2017 3.38% 100,000.00 100,000.00 Lazard Explorer Total Return: 3.03% 6,986.03 70,000.00 Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund: 3.09% 7,872.44 129,560.82 Merck & Co DTD: March 1, 2015 4.61% 50,000.00 49,750.00 MFS Emerging Markets Debt: 4.64% 4,621.43 72,774.00 Morgan Stanley DTD: January 26, 2015 4.02% 125,000.00 129,691.16

249 256,656.38 108,894.00 113,278.00 497,087.76 61,545.00 40,860.40 109,155.00 130,995.00 115,360.00 106,808.00 101,771.00 105,005.00 70,349.30 131,863.47 51,467.50 70,846.58 127,582.50

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Oxford MI Cmnty Schs DTD: May 1, 2018 4.43% 100,000.00 100,360.49 109,405.00 Pimco All Asset: 5.29% 16,821.60 181,299.36 174,608.25 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 16,168.93 178,201.73 177,373.20 RI State Economic Dev Corp DTD: May 15, 2016 5.41% 190,000.00 202,659.34 203,866.20 Royal State Bank of Scotland DTD: March 16, 2015 4.75% 75,000.00 75,635.44 77,045.25 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 12,000.00 519,668.73 593,400.00 Toyota Motor Credit Corp DTD: January 11, 2016 2.70% 100,000.00 101,695.86 103,529.00 Van Dyke MI Pub Schs DTD: May 1, 2018 4.60% 50,000.00 51,461.10 54,869.50 Ventas Inc.: 4.52% 700.00 46,981.81 44,870.00 Voya Global: 2.07% 7,429.37 145,445.00 151,336.39 Wal Mart Stores Inc. DTD: July 1, 2015 4.32% 50,000.00 50,000.00 52,099.50 Winnebago Boone Counties IL: January 1, 2016 3.98% 100,000.00 100,000.00 106,899.00 Equities: Stocks in fifty seven funds -188,233 shares 5,970,016.94 7,979,095.99 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 41,556.95 41,556.95 $12,011,549.35 $14,258,877.85

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SECURITIES – CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Interest Par Purchase Market Value Rate Value Price June 30, 2014

Aberdeen Asia Pacific Prime Income: 6.69% 2,500.00 15,655.60 Cohen & Steers Quality Income: 6.75% 700.00 7,160.93 Dallas Co TX Hospital Dist.: August 15, 2018 3.94% 30,000.00 31,348.82 Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income: 4.09% 20,464.60 182,788.63 Eaton Vance Parametric Commodity: 529.10 4,000.00 Federated High Yield Bond Fund: 6.28% 7,239.35 74,586.00 General Electric Capital Corp DTD: December 6, 2017 4.65% 50,000.00 54,077.04 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DTD: January 15, 2015 5.01% 50,000.00 52,822.03 Goldman Sachs Strategic Income: 2.67% 7,958.81 83,936.00 IN Bond BNK Rev Preferred: January 15, 2019 5.19% 30,000.00 30,376.70 IN Bond BNK Rev Sch: January 15, 2019 5.21% 20,000.00 20,251.14 IShares Tips Bond: 1.29% 300.00 33,064.54 Lloyds Bank PLC DTD: January 21, 2016 4.58% 25,000.00 25,724.93 OSWEGO IL BABS DTD: December 15, 2016 3.79% 30,000.00 30,465.41 Pimco Total Return: 2.12% 4,440.95 47,470.90

15,700.00 7,882.00 33,137.10 184,999.97 4,317.46 75,361.68 56,412.00 51,195.00 84,204.24 30,772.50 20,430.20

34,608.00 26,619.25 31,622.70 48,717.27

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Templeton Global Bond Fund: 3.63% 1,128.66 15,000.00 Tortoise Energy Infrastructure: 4.69% 350.00 17,026.94 Cash Equivalent: Goldman Sachs Prime Obligation .04% current yield 15,799.53 $741,555.14 Respectfully Submitted

Nicholas R. Cichielo Grand Treasurer

15,022.57 17,307.50 15,799.53 $754,108.97

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON INVESTMENTS To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: The Investment committee of Grand Lodge was held in Columbia Missouri on Saturday March, 22 2014, at 1:41 PM. Members in attendance: Nicholas R. Cichielo, Grand Treasurer Chairman Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Jon Broyles, Grand Master David Haywood, Deputy Grand Master Brent Stewart, Senior Grand Warden Richard Smith, Junior Grand Warden Keith Neese, Member Lenard D. Lenger, Chairman Ways and Means Committee. The Grand Master invited others to attend the meeting. Chairman Nicholas Cichielo read the investment Committee Duties. (Section 3.060) The investment committee shall consist of the Grand Master,

Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, the Junior Grand Warden, the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary and the Chairman on Ways and Means. It has the duties and powers provided by law, and directs the investment and reinvestments, to such

extent as it deems advisable, of the assets of any fund which in its opinion are in excess of the amount needed in cash for the current operation of such fund. The committee may vote in person, by mail, by facsimile, by telephone or email. The Grand Treasurer is Chairman of the Committee, and reports its actions and all changes of investments in his Annual Report to the Grand Lodge.

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They were also informed that this report is also posted in the Grand Lodge Proceedings for 2014. Steven R. Jeffery Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager of Central Trust and Investments Company and David W. Stepanek Senior Vice President, gave an overview report of our investment portfolio. Our investments are being followed by the Policy Statement revised April 28 2012. Our portfolio has vastly improved over last year and has shown growth. Each fund was explained in detail. All questions were answered in a satisfactory manner. David Stepanek and Steven Jeffery advised the committee that they were pleased with the working relationship between Grand Lodge and Central Trust. Each in attendance was given full detailed reports. After a long discussion the committee asked the Grand Treasurer to contact Davis Stepanek and Steven Jeffery to ask their advice on allowing fixed income to receive more growth. Nicholas Cichielo reported that we do meet with the bank on a regular basis and review our account in detail. Steven Jeffrey and David Stepanek mentioned that the last revision made to our policy statement has helped improve our investments. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting was closed at 2:36 pm. Respectfully Submitted,

Nicholas R. Cichielo, Grand Treasurer REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The Leadership Training Committee is pleased to submit its report. The Committee met 6 times via tele and video conference for the purpose of creating an online Leadership Education system. The Committee, with the help of many Brethren, created an online education presentation tool that presents courses about various aspects of Freemasonry in Missouri, the Learning About Masonry Program (LAMP). The lamp has been a symbol of knowledge since ancient times, dispelling the darkness of ignorance and illuminating the path to wisdom. LAMP launched on July 23, 2014. To access LAMP, Brethren must have already have already enrolled on the my.momason.org membership portal. The same email and password used there is used to sign onto LAMP at lamp.momason.org (these sites are only available to Missouri Masons).

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Courses consist of individual lessons that present information about specific parts of the topic of the course. There is also a quiz at the end of each course, to give Brethren feedback on how well they understood the information. Brethren must score 80% on the quiz to complete the course. If they don’t score that high, they may go back, review the information in the lessons, and attempt the quiz again. Successfully completing the course awards an achievement badge, specific to the course. The first course “The Entered Apprentice” in the course group “The Degrees” is open to all Masons who are eligible to log in. There is also a guest code for Entered Apprentices who have not been entered into the Grand Lodge Membership System, which controls the log in access, to take the first course, up to taking the completion quiz. Completing “The Entered Apprentice” course will give you a code so that you can access the next course, “The Fellowcraft”. Completing “The Fellowcraft” course will give you a code to enroll in “The Master Mason” course. All other courses are open to all members. Initial topics include: The Officers -> Individual courses for each officer of the lodge detailing his duties and ideas for responsibilities Leadership -> Techniques and ideas on how to become a better leader Planning -> Techniques and ideas on how to plan the course & future of your lodge More courses will be launched in the coming year. It has been a pleasure to serve the Craft through this avenue of making Masonic Education materials more readily accessible to Brethren. Jeff Bloemker, Chairman REPORT OF THE MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: The Missouri Masonic Children’s Foundation, a not-for-profit 501c(3) qualified subsidiary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, is governed by a four member Board of Directors who serve by virtue of their appointments as Grand Lodge Advancing Line Officers. The sitting Junior Grand Deacon serves as President of the Board and I am proud to have occupied that chair for the 2013-2014 Grand Lodge year. As President of the Board, it is my hope that my 30 year career in law enforcement provided the insight and experience to lead the board to a greater knowledge of ways to expand our program to make children safer across the State of Missouri. In my career, I have had to be that knock on the door that you hope never comes at night. I have always asked myself after each occurrence,

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“What can I do to keep this from happening again?” The answer most always was prevention and education. Many times, even the best of parents let their guard down for just a minute and that was when tragedy struck. My goal this year was to stress an emphasis on prevention as well as Child ID to strengthen our programs and add another tool that parents could utilize to ward off that knock at the door. As a highly trained hunter, I know where to best stake out my prey. For instance, I probably would not put a tree stand in the food court at Chesterfield Mall, but instead I would seek out an area where I knew the animals hang out. Brethren, deviant sexual predators are highly skilled hunters. They know very well where to seek out their prey, and that is on the internet. Social networking sites are a playground that is patrolled 24/7 by predators looking for their next victim. With that in mind, I asked State Coordinators Nick and Lori Cichielo to expand our web page to include links to internet safety sites such as those featured by our partners at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you have not visited recently, please check out www. mochip.org and the link to our Facebook page for essential information on how to better understand the challenges being faced by children every day and what parents can do to better educate themselves and their children. It is my hope that we can expand this program in the future by offering presentations on internet safety and situational awareness training to schools and civic groups. This has been another year of milestones for our MoCHIP program. We have always said that this program is not about the numbers, it is about the children. Please allow me to diverge from that thought for a moment as I am proud to announce that on August 9th, MoCHIP identified their 200,000th child. It happened at Wentzville, Missouri at a back to school fair lead by Regional Coordinator Craig Skinner and his dedicated team. Bethany is her name and she is five years old. Brethren, when this program started nine years ago, I am sure that no one dreamed that we would ever hit 200,000 much less do it in this length of time. As I write this, there are 27 more events scheduled this year. MoCHIP events are held any given Saturday throughout Missouri and our volunteer-based teams have been proudly serving our community since August 2005. In nine years, this milestone is not only a measurement of MoCHIP’s success, but also a clear indication of the increasing value parents place on the MoCHIP program and having their children ID’d. In recent years the program has noted a significant increase in repeat customers, parents who bring their MoCHIP packet back to an event to be updated. What began with a dozen enthusiastic Freemason’s and a few borrowed laptops, today MoCHIP consists of 7 regions throughout Missouri, 126 regional coordinators and team members, 87 computers, 17 fingerprint scanners, and have held 1205 events with the support of 20,632 volunteers. Our material cost is $3.30 per child to identify. Six years ago, the Brethren at Grand Lodge, approved a $2.00 per capita which brings in $74,000 a year. That assessment covers the cost of identifying approximately 25,000 children. We are constantly repairing and up-dating equipment and our current software is reaching a point that it will need to be upgraded in the very near future. It is essential that we keep seeking out additional funding sources to keep our MoCHIP program viable for many years to come. It is my hope that in the not too distant future; my successor will be announcing that we have identified our 1,000,000th Child!

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In March of this year Regional Coordinator Dale Roller and his team partnered with representatives of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at a Safe and Sound event in Springfield, MO. We were specifically requested to participate by the National Center, which illustrates the credibility and respect which our program has earned nationwide. Over 400 children were identified at the event with a large amount of print and broadcast media exposure. Last summer, MWB David Ramsey asked if I would meet with the staff of Girls State in Warrensburg to see if it was feasible to conduct a MoCHIP event at their annual session. I met with the staff, and they agreed to allow the event on a trial basis and I turned the logistics over to Regional Coordinator Brad Fowler and his team. The event was not without challenges, but the effort was worthwhile as Girl’s State is attended by over 800 sixteen to eighteen year old girls who statistics prove are the age group most vulnerable to abduction and exploitation. I had hoped to identify at least 50 based on time limitations, but Brad and his team came up with a plan that allowed us to identify 331 girls in our most vulnerable age group. I can’t begin to thank Brad and his team enough for the effort and dedication to our program. The amount of exposure was huge as a MoCHIP permission form and informational page was included in the Girl’s State packets that were sent to every public school in Missouri. As a result of the successful program, we have been invited back next year and have also been asked to do a presentation at the American Legion Auxiliary National Homeland Security Conference next year. Brethren, in closing, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your commitment of time and resources that make our programs possible. Nick and Lori Cichielo, our State Coordinators, keep things running so smoothly that we often lose sight of what a huge task they have keeping the MoCHIP machine operating. Our Regional Coordinators and their teams continue to serve our fraternity unselfishly, giving up precious weekends and driving thousands of miles to serve the children of our state and shine the light of Freemasonry for all to see. A special thanks to Phil and Chris Cary for their many years of dedicated service to MoCHIP. Phil and Chris saw our program through difficult times, regularly driving 3 or 4 hours one way to make sure an event could be held. They have decided to take a much needed break and we wish them well with all their future endeavors. We recognize that it is an honor and a privilege to serve the Masons of the State as members of the Masonic Children’s Foundation board. As a board, we value the contributions and input of our brethren and pledged to be good stewards of the resources and legacy that were passed on to us. I am leaving the Foundation in very capable hands as plans are already being made to expand and grow the program next year and in years to come. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Missouri Children’s Foundation Board Tim Thomas. President Barry Cundiff Ron Miller, Secretary Lori Cichielo, Administrative Coordinator

Stanton Brown II, Vice-President Ty Treutelaar Nicholas Cichielo, State Coordinator

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren, The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education for the year of 2013-2014 provided materials developed last year to assist in educating our candidates as they progress through the degrees. These materials were then placed in a digital format and provided for digital distribution. We hereby submit this report and pray that all efforts to assist the Craft in their search for Greater Light will be empowered by the Almighty and His Blessings upon Masonry. Respectfully Submitted, Committee on Masonic Education REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC PUBLICATIONS Grand Master Broyles declared nothing to report. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC YOUTH To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: Again this year, the Masonic Youth Committee assisted the Grand Master in his selection of the recipients of the Grand Master’s Youth Award. We mailed out forms to all Chapter Dads of DeMolay, Guardians of Job’s Daughters and Mother Advisors of Rainbow for Girls for their nominations for the award. It was difficult to choose the winners as they were all excellent candidates. In the end, Makenzie Johnson from Republic Assembly #84 was selected for the Rainbow, Michael Braun from Mineral Area Chapter for the DeMolay, and Casey Deason from Bethel #36 for the Job’s Daughters. Congratulations to them all. They are indeed fine examples of our Masonic Youth. The Masonic Youth Day Planning Committee consisting of the appointed Grand Lodge committee and representatives of each Youth organization met twice to plan and organize the Masonic Youth Day which was held on Saturday, August 2nd. Again this year it was planned as a Masonic Youth Family picnic at the Masonic Center in Columbia and was well attended – 254 Masonic Youth plus many adult advisors. There were many activities for the youth to enjoy, including a dunking booth, in which the leaders of the Masonic Youth Groups, as well as our own Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Jon Broyles, got well and thoroughly soaked. We had hamburgers, hotdogs and chips for lunch, all served on “MYD 2014” upside down Frisbees that all could take home, along

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with similarly imprinted cups and backpacks. The highlight of the day was an all-youth shaving cream fight, wherein 150 or so young people got covered in shaving cream and had a blast. At the end of the day, attendance prizes were given out which included gift cards, huge Rice Krispies treats, 5lb gummy bears and one paid attendance to each organization’s Grand meeting. The committee would like to thank the members of the Masonic Youth groups and their advisors who helped us over the past year. Our Masonic Youth are truly exceptional young people and are worthy of all the support we can give them. Gary Dryer Michael Marvin Rick Kaeser, Chairman

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The Public Relations Committee has once again been pleased to continue management of the Grand Master’s Coin Series. MWB Broyle’s coin is the fifth coin in this series of five. You may purchase the current coin and the previous coins in the series for $10 each at http://www.momason.org/gmcoins, in person at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication, or from your DDGM. The Committee was pleased to approve the printing of the following materials which aide our constituent lodges and members with Public Relations efforts. 1.) “Freemasonry” 2.) “What Has Masonry Done for the World?” by Masonic Service Association 3.) “Be A Mason” The Committee also funded the Lodge Directory which is a useful resource when identifying local Lodges for potential members. The PR Committee would like to note that our Grand Lodge website continues to be a valuable resource for our members, potential members, and the general public. Since our last Annual Communication we have received almost 40,000 visits to our website and at least 20,000 of these were unique visitors. This resulted in over 126,000 page views. It is interesting to note that over 20% of the visits were from mobile phones. This is a jump in mobile traffic of 8% year to year and shows that we are reaching an increasingly younger and technically savvy audience. This is encouraging! No additional tasks were assigned to the committee. Sincerely and fraternally, Aaron M. Shoemaker, Chairman

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: In 2014, your Committee received several requests for recognition, as well as communications from Grand Lodges, other organizations and Brethren. In considering the requests for recognition, we have again relied upon information provided by the Commission On Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, (hereafter, the Commission) for a determination of the regularity and/or whether the Grand Lodge has met standards for recognition. Those standards are summarized as follows: Legitimacy of origin Exclusive territorial jurisdiction, except by mutual consent, and/or treaty Adherence to the Ancient Landmarks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; specifically, a Belief in God, the Volume of the Sacred Law as an indispensable part of the furniture of a Lodge and the prohibition of the discussion of politics and religion. GRANDE LOGE NATIONALE FRANCAISE Progress has been made in the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (GLNF) New Elections were held last fall resulting in the installation of Jean-Pierre Servel as Grand Master. Civil authorities have relinquished control back to the Grand Lodge. As the result of these actions by the Brethren of the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise, our committee recommends that any restriction regarding dual membership or visitation of Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Loge Nationale Francaise be removed and full recognition be granted. GRAND LODGE OF MONTENEGRO On May 25, 2014, the Grand Lodge of Missouri received a request for recognition from the Velika Loza Crne Core, the Grand Lodge of Montenegro. The above Grand Lodge meets the requirements for recognition and your committee recommends that the Grand Lode of Missouri extend recognition to the Grand Lodge of Montenegro. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS-PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION Your committee received a request from the Grand Lodge of Kansas PHA during this Grand Lodge year. The Grand Lodge of Kansas PHA is recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri PHA. Your committee recommends recognition be extended to the Grand Lodge of Kansas PHA. GRAND LODGE OF CUBA Whereas, The Grand Lodge of Florida has withdrawn Fraternal Recognition of the Grand Lodge of Cuba due to accusations that the Grand Lodge of Cuba is interfering and attempting to invade the sovereignty of the territory of the Grand Lodge of Florida. Therefore, your committee recommends that they Grand

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Lodge of Missouri suspends Fraternal Relations with the Grand Lodge of Cub until such time as the issues are rectif8ied between the Grand Lodge F.& A.M. of Florida and the Grand Lodge of Cuba. CONCLUSION Brethren, through your Committee, the Grand Lodge of Missouri has tried to support new and growing Grand Lodges by providing recognition when consistent with the findings of the Commission, that they meet the standards for recognition. By so doing, we believe that we are aiding the growth of regular Freemasonry and strengthening those newer Grand Lodges in their relationships with the world of regular Freemasons. The continued efforts by irregular and/or clandestine Grand Lodges and Appendant or “Honor” Bodies to infiltrate our Masonry cannot be discounted. We have tried over the last number of years to sound a warning of this continuing concern. The need for Lodges to have and use a copy of the List of Lodges Masonic for review is more important than ever, as a Member diligence. Fraternally submitted, Glenn E. Means, P.G.M. John W. Hess P.G.M. Chairman SAFE CHILD LODGES RWB Nick Cichielo, State MoChip Coordinator, presented awards to those Lodges designated as Safe Child Lodges for 2013-2014. RWB Cichielo reported that the MoChip program had identified a total of 202,417 children since the inception of the MoChip program. He added that nine (9) children had been returned to their homes as a direct result of the information provided by the Missouri Child Identification Program. RWB Cichielo concluded his presentation by honoring RWB Tim Thomas as President of the Masonic Children’s Foundation for 2013-2014, and by recognizing WB Brad Fowler as Regional MoChip Coordinator of the Year. Lodges sponsoring MoChip events for the 2013-2014 year are as follows: Algabil Freedom Lodge No. 636 Arnold Lodge No. 673 Athens Lodge No. 127 Acacia Lodge No. 602 Belton Lodge No. 450 Billings Lodge No. 379 Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Buckner Lodge No. 501 Branson Lodge No. 587 Clay Lodge No. 207 Chaffee Lodge No. 615 Corinthian Lodge No. 265 Compass Lodge No. 120

Higbee Lodge No. 527 Huntsville Lodge No. 30 Herman Lodge No. 123 Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Hogles Creek Lodge No. 279 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Jefferson Lodge No. 43 Jewel Lodge No. 480 Kennett Lodge No. 68 King Hill Lodge No. 376 Kearney Lodge No. 311 Lamar Lodge No. 292 Liberty Lodge No. 31 Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Lexington Lodge No. 149

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REPORT OF THE SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The annual meeting of the Samuel Smith Stewart Trust Committee was called to order by Chairman Steven D. Duncan, at 10:30 on the morning of April 16, 2014. Those in attendance for the meeting were Steven Duncan, Chairman; Bruce Austin, Committee Member; Ronald D. Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Robert D. Couldry, Committee Member; John W. Siscel, Committee Member; Jimmie Lee, Committee Member; Glenn Means, Committee Member; and Christi Casey, Staff liaison for the Scholarship Committee. Following opening remarks by the chairman, motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes from the previous meeting of the committee and print them in the Report Booklet of the Grand Lodge. The meeting then proceeded with the re-election of officers, with Steve Duncan being voted in as Chairman, John W. Siscel as Vice-Chair, and Ron Miller continuing as Secretary/Treasurer. Committee reviewed agreement between Stewart Trust Committee and the Grand Lodge allowing for payment to the Grand Lodge for Administrative Costs incurred by execution of the Trust. No change in agreement discussed; amount paid to remain the same as previously set. The Stewart Trust was able to award Eight new Scholarships for the 2014-15 school year. The Committee then requested that the Grand Lodge Office send letters of congratulations to all graduating scholarship recipients, and that the letters promote membership in the Fraternity and/or its appendant bodies. Motion made, seconded and approved to award Stacie Ellis, a past scholarship recipient, a non-renewable one-year extension in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting at 11:09 AM. Fraternally, Steven D. Duncan, Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: The Scholarship Selection Committee, appointed each year by the Grand Master, assists the Masonic Scholarship Foundation of Missouri, Inc. and the Samuel Smith Stewart Fund Administration Committee in awarding annual youth scholarships.

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The Scholarship Selection Committee for 2013-2014 year was as follows; R.W. Richard L. Smith, chairman; R.W. Ronald D. Jones, R.W. Stanton T. Brown II, R.W. Robert T. Thomas, Kathy Thomas, Brian Maenner, R.W.Ty G. Treutelaar and R.W. Charles F. Wiegert, R.W. David Haywood, Diane Haywood, Brother Marcus Hirsch, and Leon Devlin. The following is a complete listing of newly awarded scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2014-2015 school year. Masonic Merit Scholarship Kendra Cook Jennie Huynh Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Abigail Brown Fatima Chaudhry John Crooke Elizabeth Ferguson

Trinity Ladnier Clara Norris Jared Twenter Taylor Young

Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Savannah Peach Chase Pitchford Stacy Tran Ruth Lutes Bachmann Renewals 2014 Shelby Baker Kelsey Cox

Jenna Durnell Amanda Johnson Masonic Merit Scholarship Renewals 2014

Jeana Bane Harrison Given Celeste Blum Audrey Imhoff Sierra Bradshaw Samantha Meeks Lauren Cofer Jessica Peters Rachal Crouse Chelsea Dillon Courtney Rue-Hardage Austin Vandivert Brandon Eschenbach ElizabethYounker Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Renewals 2014 Kristin Brown BreeAnna Burns Abigail Cordia Eric Dazey Cheyenne Doughty Rachel Green Monica Kornis

Rachel Ryan Taylor Sinclair Neil Sparling Taylor Sinclair Rachel Stafford Maria Stevenson Zachari Sweets

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Thaddeus Madsen Win Szeto Mariah Mathews Vy Trinh Kelly Mc Kinley Chris Wilson The Masonic Scholarship Foundation of Missouri consists of the following people: M.W. Jon B. Broyles, chairman; R.W. David Haywood; R.W. C. Brent Stewart; R.W. Richard L. Smith and R.W. Ronald D Jones. The Committee expresses its appreciation to the Grand Lodge Staff, especially Christi Casey, for so capably organizing the large number of Scholarship Applications. A strong suggestion for future Committees is that a major effort be made to present the Scholarship Certificate to the recipient as his/her High School Awards Assembly; at a gathering of the Masonic Lodge in their Community; or at the residence of the student with parents or guardians present. Because of the unusually high number of snow days, several high schools did not have Award Assemblies this year. The committee requests this information in order to make arrangements for personal presentations of the Scholarship Awards. Fraternally, Richard L. Smith, Junior Grand Warden REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER To the Grand Lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren: Another year has passed and the depth of questions from brothers still amazes me. It is always fun, challenging and rewarding. It refreshes and renews my spirit to see so many fine men doing so many good things. Thank you, also, to the Regional Grand Lecturers and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for all your work this year. Well done, my brothers! Before I offer my evaluations of the year, here were the locations at which I held official Grand Lecturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools of Instruction: Twilight #114 in Columbia, Higginsville #364 in Higginsville, California #183 in California, Greenville #107 in Greenville, Perryville #670 in Perryville, Harold O. Grauel #672 in Cape Girardeau, Robert Burns #496 in Gainesville, Hornersville #215 in Hornersville, Craft #287 in Canton, Perseverance #92 in Louisiana, Grand River #276 in Freeman, Osage #303 in Nevada, Naphtali #25 in St. Louis, Tyro #12 in Caledonia, Rushville #238 in Rushville, Athens #127 in Albany, United #5 in Springfield, Laclede #83 in Lebanon, La Plata #237 in LaPlata, Belle #373 in Belle, and Branson #587 in Branson. Whew! Add many Degrees along the way, and it certainly was a full calendar. I particularly want to thank the Brothers of Canton and Louisiana for showing up during impending bad weather. When we left Louisiana, ice was already glazing the streets and it was quite an adventure

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to get back to Highway 61, let alone return to Cape Girardeau! If I had to sum up the year in one word, it would be ‘revealing.’ Although ritual and the teaching and accuracy of the work are my responsibilities, many times after the completion of schools, brothers revealed the issues they were having in their Lodges and Districts. Every Lodge and District has its own set of problems and as a Grand Lodge Officer, I feel it is important to listen to the craft and respond in a brotherly manner by which they know I truly care. While the teaching of the ritual reinforces the foundation of the Fraternity, we must also open our eyes to the things that are keeping Lodges from making progress for the future. The increase in expenses, the degradation of our buildings and the lack of membership are just a few of the things we need to consider when we look at the whole picture. It is difficult to encourage men to do fine ritual work in the Lodge, when the Lodge itself is nearly in shambles. We must provide avenues and ideas for Lodges to fight their way through difficult times. We have so many modes of communication, and yet we fail to let brothers know about what is going on in the Lodge. We have so many men who do fantastic ritual work, yet we fail to contact new members to get them involved. We must take a good hard look at where we are and where we are headed. Let’s fix the issues. To get good work and positive results, we must plan better and actually put the plan in motion. Set up a plan for your Lodge. Put your plan in high gear and work on it together. Ritually, you should be planning, too! When we know in our Lodge meeting that we have a Degree in two weeks, we should set up our officers now. Why wait until the week—or day—of the Degree? Prior planning prevents poor performance. I told our men to challenge the way they think about teaching sessions. Although weekly practices are nice to have, and are productive, they are a convenience and only so many chairs can be filled. We expect guys to come to us. We need to continue to go to them. The best way to improve the ritual work is to meet and work with the brothers and officers IN THEIR LODGES. This will help eliminate the intimidation factor for newer men and will allow them to work in their chairs with fellow officers. Push the Lodges to communicate better. Instead of just posting a note that says, “We’re having a school on this date,” tell brothers what will be going on. Make personal contact and create excitement! If you are not providing more for them than the recliner or their multimedia device, you will not be seeing them. For the Craft, keep this in mind. Communication is a two-way path. Your lecturers, officers and mentors have busy lives, too. Let them know when you are free and what you would like to learn. They will always be as willing to give, as you will be to receive, instruction. I look forward to seeing you again. Let’s roll up our sleeves and work together. Success will be achieved from work in the Lodge, one man at a time. I am honored to be able to serve you, my brothers. I hope it shows. Fraternally and respectfully submitted,

Robert C. Floyd, Grand Lecturer

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren: The Ritual Committee met at 9am at the Masonic Complex on Saturday, June 7, 2014 with the following committee members present: RWB Robert FloydChairman, RWB Wayne Tucker-Region G, RWB Chris McLemore- Region F, RWB Mike Apple- Region E, RWB Robert Martin- Region D, RWB Mike Wheeler, Region B, MWB Gail Turner- PGM, and MWB Don Scott- PGM. After the opening prayer was given by RWB Mike Apple, RWB Floyd called the roll of committee members and began with the finalization of Ritual questions and clarifications as follows: Question: There has been an alarm at the outer door. After receiving his orders from the WM, raps and opens the door, does the JD step back to receive the alarm from the Tiler? Answer: He steps back with an inward-opening door and stays with the door to receive the alarm, but with an outward-opening or pocket door, he does not step back after opening the door. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Where should the candidate be placed when reconducted to the West side of the Altar to be taught to approach the East in due form? Answer: Rather than the 15” West Altar line, we have adjusted it to 30” to allow space for the SS to move. This only makes sense, since the candidate is instructed to advance one regular step. That would be 30”. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Is it possible to change the Stewards’ floor work (the three little steps) just prior to the candidate being placed in due form? Answer: This movement has been adjusted as follows- On the SW’s first step, the SD side-steps in toward the candidate. The JS side-steps once toward the North and the SS side-steps once toward the South. Both close. Both advance beginning with the left foot and turn right on the 4-foot line of travel and ground their rods as before, both facing East. (The Stewards both end up two steps from the centerline of the Lodge). -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Would you describe JM’s floor work from the rubbish of the Temple to his placement in the West?

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Answer: After he has placed the setting maul, JM stands erect and advances North two steps- beginning with his left foot. He hits with his right foot, and advances west to the 4-foot line, hits it with his right foot, advances two steps south, hits the centerline with his right foot, and advances east one full Masonic step. He then closes his stance. When he stops and closes his stance, the lights are turned down. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: In the FC and MM openings, why does the JD whisper the password to the face of the SD instead of in his left ear? Answer: Both Deacons already gave the password to the SW before receiving their order to collect. Since this is only a confirmation that he (JD) has collected the word on his side, it is whispered to the SD’s face and not in the ear. It is whispered because the JD does not know if it is lost on the North side. Question: Does the SD return to his chair via the line of travel after letting the Stewards (and candidate, if applicable) out the inner door to the preparation room? Answer: No. After the closing of the inner door, closing stance, changing rod and turning right, the SD returns directly to his chair by the best manner available. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Would you describe when alarms are allowed at the outer door? Answer: During the opening of Lodge, alarms are permitted while the Lodge is duly at labor. When the Tiler is instructed that the WM is about to open, he should not disturb the Lodge with an arrival alarm. During a Degree, an arrival alarm is permitted only until the three knocks are given by the candidate at the inner door. The Stewards should notify the Tiler when the candidate is ready so the Degree is not interrupted. After the candidate is returned, post-first-section, to the preparation room, an arrival alarm is once again permitted. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Why do we say ‘and’ in the Lodge number? Answer: This is in-line with the proper speaking of English. While the “and” in math numbers is traditionally used to designate a decimal; i.e. “one hundred thirty-five dollars AND fifty-three cents,” proper spoken English for the purpose of language and literature dictates the use of the ‘and.’ There are quite a few references to this in style and etiquette guides, and this style of speaking numbers was designated as the proper form during the time in which our Ritual was developed. You may refer to Strunk and White’s Elements of Style or The Gregg Reference Manual as a couple of examples. We, therefore, say our Lodge numbers as “four hundred and seventeen” or “one hundred and thirty-five.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Question: How do the Deacons collect the passwords from multiple rows of chairs? Answer: Typically, the Deacons collect from the Brothers in the front row, West to East, as usual. Both stop and close stances in the East before leaving the floor. Change rods and turn right 180 degrees. Advance all the way to the West. Change rods and advance to the westernmost Brother in the second row and collect from West to East in the same manner as the front row. It proceeds in the same manner for other rows, until the last row of Brothers, then the Deacons would collect in the East off the floor. That’s the standard practice. Let’s use common sense and practicality. Many Lodges have balconies or odd configurations with the JW’s station in the South or a pedestal placement in the North, thus interrupting the rows and causing issues for the JD or both Deacons. Many second-row situations have no room for the Deacons to move. (In this case, the second-row guys would lean forward on the second pass on the floor by the Deacons) If you have just a few guys in the back rows, the WM could instruct them to all come down to the front row to give the password. If you have way too many guys, balconies, or anything that interferes with the flow of the work, approach it like we do at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. Have the Tiler keep men from going in the inner door, place both Deacons outside the outer door and have them collect the password of a Master Mason. Then they would just go through the floor work in Lodge for the sake of the Ritual without re-collecting the word. There are too many variations of Lodges to set a total baseline standard, but some thought prior to this happening will solve a lot of issues. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------There was a discussion about adjusting how the Regional Grand Lecturers perform their work. It is the opinion of the Grand Lecturer that the RGLs become more managers of their District Deputy Grand Lecturers and hold specific schools for the DDGLs to enhance their training they receive as a group each August. The future of the Round Robin competition was discussed. Attendance and participation has been slim, at best. A follow-up will be held at the Ritual Committee meeting at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication and the membership will be notified. The District Deputy Grand Lecturer Training Session will be Saturday, August 9 in Columbia, MO. Pending appointment, the proposed schedule of the Grand Lecturer’s schools of instruction in 2014-2015 was revealed. The Regional Grand Lecturer’s schools of instructions in 2014-2015 should be set by October 15 and sent to the Grand Lodge office for inclusion in the November packets for Secretaries. Comments were made concerning our relations with the Grand Lodge Office staff.

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A very nice letter was read from Adriene Price, Office Manager, complimenting us on our communications and approach to the staff. We just need to continue on that path and encourage the DDGLs to follow suit. Courtesy and a brotherly approach should always be in order. After a split discussion of having lectures available on video, it was determined that we should consider the pros and cons and present our findings at our meeting at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication. Here is something new for 2014-2015. SUB Card examination days will be conducted by the Grand Lecturer and Regional Grand Lecturers in regions to help men renewing or needing initial examinations. The preparation and discussion of the Round Robin competition was conducted by RWB Floyd. RWB Floyd thanked the committee members for their diligent work and the closing prayer was given by RWB Mike Wheeler. Respectfully submitted,

Robert C. Floyd, Chairman ROUND ROBIN RITUAL WINNERS Here were the Regional results for the Round Robin: Region A- (no contestants) Region B- Joshua Thompson, Kansas City #220, Kansas City, MO Region C- Doug King, Grand River Lodge #276, Freeman, MO Region D- Timothy Turco, Perseverance #92, Louisiana, MO Region E- Wayne Gerdes, Waynesville Lodge #375, Waynesville, MO Region F- Rick Hutcheson, Branson Lodge #587, Branson, MO Region G- Jeffrey Pennington, Poplar Bluff Lodge #209, Poplar Bluff, MO Three contestants were present to compete. Third place- Rick Hutcheson, Branson Lodge #587. Second place- Wayne Gerdes, Waynesville Lodge #375. The Round Robin winner was Joshua Thompson, Kansas City #220, Kansas City, MO. Congratulations to all!

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RITUAL SUBDIVISION CARDS 2013-2014 Subdivision

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Subdivision I - Original Sub I 6739 Anthony J. Kerns 1/1/2017 Sub I 6740 Luke W. Klenke 1/8/2014 Sub I 6741 Richard E. Baker 1/18/2017 Sub I 6742 Dennis R. Adams 2/13/2017 Sub I 6743 Robert M. Bowles, III 2/20/2017 Sub I 6744 George M. Kmeck 2/25/2017 Sub I 6745 Dennis D. Heckadon 5/17/2017 Sub I 6746 Jason C. Davis 6/11/2017 Sub I 6747 Seth Jarrett 8/6/2017 Sub I 6748 Leonard M. Endicott, Jr. 8/7/2017 Sub I 6749 Larry M. Endicott, Sr. 5/21/2017 Sub I 6750 David A. Gover 9/9/2017 Subdivision I - 1st Renewal Sub I A-3275 Michael F. Smith 9/11/2016 Sub I A-3276 Ross C. Anderson 11/10/2016 Sub I A-3277 Steven F. Eberharter 12/26/2016 Sub I A-3278 Rick F. Hutcheson 11/26/2016 Sub I A-3279 Floyd G. Ward 1/20/2017 Sub I A-3280 Donald L. Winchel 4/12/2017 Sub I A-3281 Edward R. Windle 4/15/2017 Sub I A-3282 Harry J. Zerwig 4/26/2017 Sub I A-3283 Douglas A. Linville 5/5/2017 Sub I A-3284 Thomas E. Kuhn 5/3/2017 Sub I A-3285 James T. Merchant 5/22/2017 Sub I A-3286 Joshua Thompson 5/29/2017 Sub I A-3287 Robert C. Floyd 8/6/2017 Sub I A-3288 James K. Gilbert 8/14/2017 Sub I A-3289 Robert E. Martin 9/3/2017 Subdivision I - 2nd Renewal Sub I B-1945 William J. Sherman 10/9/2016 Sub I B-1946 James C. Drennon 12/4/2016 Sub I B-1947 Tommy Williams 3/5/2017 Sub I B-1948 Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr. 3/10/2017 Sub I B-1949 John J. Tune 4/4/2017 Sub I B-1950 Kenneth D. Bridges 5/17/2017 Sub I B-1951 Franklin Lukenbill 5/1/2017 Subdivision I - 3rd Renewal Sub I C-1285 Noel R. Mason, Sr. 4/4/2017 Subdivision I - 4th Renewal Sub I D-927 Christopher C. McLemore, IV 10/5/2016 Sub I D-928 Charles O. Pittman 11/10/2016 Sub I D-929 Michael A. Wallace 12/4/2016 Sub I D-930 Kevin Wiebe 11/26/2016 Subdivision I - 5th Renewal Sub I E-711 James R. Leonard 10/5/2016 Subdivision I - 6th Renewal Sub I F-538 James D. Hardy 12/23/2016 Sub I F-539 R. Miguel White 1/20/2017 Subdivision I - 7th Renewal Sub I G-401 Owen J. Lunsford, Jr. 9/10/2017

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Sub III A-621 Philip A. Cole 2/16/2017 27C Sub III A-622 Anthony J. Kerns 3/5/2017 7 Sub III A-623 Dwight E. Wyatt 4/10/2017 27C Sub III A-624 Donald L. Winchel 4/12/2017 20 Sub III A-625 Charles E. Cooper 5/27/2017 3 Sub III A-626 Wayne A. Gerdes 6/7/2017 30 Sub III A-627 Lawrence Loomis 7/23/2017 24 Sub III A-628 Michael W. Brandenburg 7/28/2017 25 Sub III A-629 Richard L. Hamilton 9/23/2017 4 Sub III A-630 Dennis A. Bonjour 9/27/2014 7 Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal Sub III B-360 Loran D. Frazier 8/17/2016 16 Sub III B-361 Wesley F. Revels 11/6/2016 16 Sub III B-362 W. Larry Wilson 10/10/2016 26 Sub III B-363 K. Porter Hensen 11/22/2016 16 Sub III B-364 David D. Powell 12/11/2016 3 Sub III B-365 Kenneth E. Crawford, Jr. 1/21/2017 19 Sub III B-366 Frank B. Fowler 1/21/2017 18 Sub III B-367 Larry L. Lanning 3/26/2017 16 Sub III B-368 John J. Tune 3/31/2017 29 Sub III B-369 Thomas E. Kuhn 4/3/2017 27C Sub III B-370 Tim Dunbar 4/26/2017 1 Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal Sub III C-208 William E. Zimmerman 10/10/2016 27C Sub III C-209 Noel R. Mason, Jr. 1/28/2017 36 Sub III C-210 Jared A. Price 4/5/2017 12 Sub III C-211 James T. Merchant 5/22/2017 14 Sub III C-212 Dennis W. Spears 5/29/2017 18 Sub III C-213 Jonce Chidister 9/7/2016 40 Sub III C-214 Lawrence Crawford 7/28/2017 7 Subdivision III - 4th Renewal Sub III D-149 Douglas H. Reece 9/16/2016 16 Sub III D-150 Christopher C. McLemore, IV 10/5/2016 33 Sub III D-151 John A. Pace 12/23/2016 45 Sub III D-152 Duane O. Steele 3/26/2017 19 Sub III D-153 Grover F. Fannin 6/17/2017 12 Sub III D-154 Michael A. Wallace 7/3/2017 30 Sub III D-155 Donald W. Allen 7/9/2017 13 Subdivision III - 5th Renewal Sub III E-125 James R. Leonard 10/5/2016 33 Sub III E-126 Lawrence M. Cripps 10/13/2016 33 Sub III E-127 Richard L. Mansfield 12/17/2016 3 Sub III E-128 James D. Hardy 12/23/2016 45 Sub III E-129 Bernard L. Morrison 1/28/2017 36 Sub III E-130 Christopher C. McLemore, III 6/14/2017 33 Sub III E-131 Terry C. Little 7/3/2017 27A Subdivision III - 6th Renewal Subdivision III - 7th Renewal Sub III G-43 James J. Hayes 4/4/2017 29 Sub III G-44 Robert E. Hammond 7/31/2017 34 Subdivision III - 8th Renewal Sub III H-29 William J. Hollingsworth 3/18/2017 6 Subdivision III - 9th Renewal Sub III I-21 George Barrios 1/27/2017 20 Subdivision III - 10th Renewal Sub III J-11 Elton D. Mathews 9/4/2017 16 Subdivision III-11th Renewal

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Ways and Means Committee met at the Masonic Complex on Saturday afternoon, March 22, 2014. The purpose of the meeting was to review and approve the 2013-2014 Grand Lodge budget, to receive and review the management letter and audited financial statements for the Grand Lodge of Missouri as of October 31, 2013, and to review the investments of the Grand Lodge. In compliance with section 3.100 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Ways and Means Committee reviewed, revised, and approved the 2013-2014 budget. Significant changes were made from the 2012-2013 budget. Two accounts were added to receive and pay the per capita portion for the Masonic Youth organizations. Technical Maintenance & Support was increased nine thousand dollars. Incidental Office Expense was decreased thirteen thousand dollars. A new Technology Committee was added with a budget of twenty thousand dollars. The Committee report of Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarships was deleted. Restricted Interest Income & Interest Income were combined. Endowed Membership Sales was listed with a budget of sixty-four thousand dollars. Prior Year Reimbursements was decreased seven thousand dollars. Mr. Jim McGinnis of the accounting firm Gerding, Korte, & Chitwood, Certified Public Accountants, presented the audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2013. Mr. McGinnis reported that the financial statements do present fairly the financial position of the Grand Lodge. Mr. McGinnis also presented a management letter which identified minor internal control or procedural issues. Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller reported that Grand Lodge officers and staff have addressed the issues presented. To conclude the meeting, the Ways and Means Committee and the Investment Committee reviewed a presentation from David Stepanek, Senior Vice President of Central Trust & Investment Company, and Steve Jeffries, Vice President Senior Portfolio Manager of Central Trust & Investment Company, in regards to the Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment portfolio. The Grand Lodge investment approach is to maintain approximately 60% of balances in fixed income securities and 40% in equity securities. The Ways and Means Committee extends its thanks to the Grand Master and all Brethren for the opportunity to serve. Fraternally submitted, Lenard D. Lenger, Chairman Nicholas R. Cichielo G. Samuel Montgomery Erick V. Kern

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To the Grand Lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: It is a known fact that our Fraternity has been experiencing declines in membership for quite some time now. The overall decline in Missouri in recent years has been minimal to stagnant, but there is always room for improvement. Knowing this, instead of concentrating on these statistics, the Membership Committee’s main objectives were to determine how to engage those who might be compelled to join our Fraternity and to find ways to retain our current members. We understand that it is ultimately each individual lodge’s responsibility to build and maintain membership. However, this committee feels there is a gap in, and therefore benefit to, developing programs with a unified message sponsored by the Grand Lodge to help stimulate membership growth at the individual lodge level. One of our first steps to accomplish this was to create surveys directed towards three groups: 1) non-members; 2) members recently initiated; and, 3) members who have dropped out of the Fraternity. Secondly, we reviewed the findings of past committees and their recommendations. Next, we reviewed programs currently provided by our Grand Lodge that promote growth. We also reviewed programs provided by other Grand Lodge jurisdictions in order to provide us insight on programs that were successful and which might be tailored to fit our membership. We have completed both the non-member and recently initiated member surveys. We have learned many new facts as well as confirmed some long-standing suspicions. We have also discovered many new ideas from other Grand Lodge jurisdictions that will be beneficial in establishing our own programs. The former member survey remains incomplete due to distribution issues and we are currently working closely with the Grand Lodge to complete this vital piece. Non-Member Survey Survey Form: Online Form Distribution Method: Social Media 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

43% were 26 to 50; 70% want to improve themselves; 63% know Masons; 60% have an idea of what it’s about 50% would consider becoming a Mason 70% are aware of lodges near them (this is probably skewed by how many know Masons)

While some on the committee feel that because the majority of the respondents to this survey were over 50 the target demographic was missed, we do feel that the survey was telling with respect to the broad opinion of Freemasonry. There are still many misconceptions that need to be addressed through a comprehensive membership program that contains simple answers that communicate a unified message about our Fraternity.

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Recently Initiated Member Survey Survey Form: Paper Multiple Choice Distribution Method: USPS to Lodge Secretaries for Distribution Responses Received: 155 Individual postage paid surveys sent in batches of five to 31 random lodges 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

34% surveyed were members less than 3 years 14% were 18-35; 31% were 36-50 Learned about Freemasonry from: 54% friend; 49% family Attracted by: 51% networking; community/charitable combined over 50% 39% knew nothing about it before they joined 69% feel it met expectations 52% attended 20 meetings or more 31% conflicts with personal life Masonic experience: 73% got personal satisfaction Over 50% like fellowship and people the most Low dislikes, but 13% didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like low attendance 27% not enough education (thought this would be higher) Over 50% feel ritual, history and concepts is what should be taught (highest was history) 14. 22% feel more community involvement is important 15. 84% are comfortable asking

While 84% of the members that took the survey felt comfortable asking another to join, we found the other 16% did not. They either thought it was wholly against the bylaws to do so or felt that, though they could ask someone to join, they should not. Also, respondents from rural lodges tended to feel that charity and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doing goodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for others was the most important factor in being a Freemason. Other dislikes besides low attendance were lodge politics and not taking the ritual seriously. On a positive note, it would seem that Masonic Education is starting to be more mainline. As this membership initiative could be key to our future growth, we felt it important to take careful consideration in developing our research tools and assembling our conclusions. These are initial conclusions only and as we conclude the remaining steps of our research, perhaps into the new term, we will share our final results with the Grand Lodge as well as provide recommendations on programs that will assist in stimulating growth. We strongly encourage each Lodge to develop strategic plans that promote growth including establishing annual goals for membership growth. We would like to thank the Grand Lodge for providing us with the resources to complete our research. We appreciate this opportunity to serve our brethren and we look forward to continued positive work in this area. Sincerely and Fraternally, Phillip A. Cole, Chairman Christopher Tilley Emmett J. Bryson Justin Dryer

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REPORT OF THE MENTORING COMMITTEE To: The Grand Lodge membership of Missouri Brethren, Grand Master MWB Jon B. Broyles at the request of the Deputy Grand Master RWB David W. Haywood authorized and formed the Committee on Mentoring. The purpose of this committee was to develop a program that can be used by lodges in the State of Missouri to educate prospective and new members of our fraternity about our fraternity. The committee solicited the lodges of our state by way of the DDGM’s and DDGL’s for information and existing mentoring programs so that we could capture the best of what is being used to educate prospective and new members so that we could apply it to this program. I would like to personally thank all the DDGM’s and DDGL’s that solicited the lodges in their districts and the 12 brothers, Lodges and Masonic Organizations that significantly contributed to this program. I would also like to thank the members of this committee for their time, creativity and participation in the creation of this program. Those brothers are Ty G. Treutelaar, William E. Zimmerman and Kevin M. Fuller. The results of this work have been submitted to the Masonic Education Committee for their review and the program will be rolled out to the Lodges as part of RWB’s David W. Haywood’s year as Grand Master, if elected. Fraternally Submitted, Jeffrey A. Parrotte - Chairman ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Grand Master: Are there any other committee reports to be given, or any reports to be amended at this time? Hearing and seeing none, I would entertain a motion that all reports given, or printed in the preliminary Proceedings be accepted to be printed in the final Proceedings. Motion has been made and seconded. Motion carried by vote of the Brethren.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE LEGISLATION FOR ACTION IN 2015 TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI: 2014 PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR ACTION IN 2015 The following proposals were submitted at the 193rd Annual Communication. At the time of the preparation and printing of these Proceedings, these proposals have been reviewed as to form by the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence but should not be considered to be in final form as they may be subject to amendment or withdrawal prior to the 194th Annual Communication pending continued review and discussion with the proposalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sponsors. Additionally, the Committee on Jurisprudence has forwarded certain proposals to other appropriate Grand Lodge Committees for their review. These proposals will be distributed to the lodges and be available for review by the Craft by or before March 1, 2015. This process is intended to provide as much time as possible for the Craft to review proposed legislation while at the same time avoiding, if possible, the necessity of a proposal being ruled out of order on the floor due to improper form.

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THE ORATION OF R.W.B. WILLIAM E. ZIMMERMAN Most Worshipful Grand Master, Past Grand Masters, Right Worshipfuls, Worshipfuls, and Brothers all. First time experiences in life are often the most memorable. Almost thirty five years ago I attended my first Grand Lodge Annual Communication. It was held in Springfield with Dr. J Edward Blinn presiding. Frank Arnold was the Grand Secretary. I remember Right Worshipful Brother Arnold seemed to be everywhere in the building at once. Those of us that knew him knew he was a man that walked with a purpose in his stride. Those here who never met him should imagine Groucho Marx moving across the screen with coat tails flapping in the wind. I remember Grand Master Blinn’s message. Allow me to share some of it from 1981. “Leadership is the key to survival of any lodge. All too often the lodge is willing to settle for far less than it should reasonably be able to expect. When a lodge elevates a brother to a position of prominence as an officer, it has a right to expect leadership and diligent service in return. Less than this is a dereliction of duty…” Grand Master Blinn went on to say “Until our lodges begin to demand this type of performance in their officers…the Fraternity will suffer proportionately.” Blinn believed that “The state of the Craft can become as good as we, collectively, wish to make it.” The Grand Master’s thoughts remind me of a quote from James Boren’s A Bureaucrat’s Handbook. Speaking to professional bureaucrats, and to anyone in a leadership position, Boren said that leaders “When in trouble – delegate, when in charge – ponder, and when in doubt – mumble.” How easy it is to assign blame. When some bylaw, rule, or decision isn’t to our liking; we just complain and delegate the responsibility to fix it to the Grand Lodge. How easy it is when faced with a difficult situation in lodge to just seize up and ponder. And, when all else fails and we remain in doubt, how easy it is to just mumble. But we in this hall, nearly all of us here today, ARE the Grand Lodge. Right in the Grand Lodge Constitution on page 2, the Grand Lodge is defined as consisting of “The Master and Wardens of the lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge.” The definition includes some others such as the Grand Master, grand officers, district deputies, and Past Grand Masters; but we Masters and Wardens make up the majority of the voting Grand Lodge membership. Assigning blame adds nothing to our common stock of knowledge. Rather than becoming mumbling and complaining drones, we should work positively for the benefit of our fraternity. Going forward, I would simply ask “What have we done lately, each one of us individually, for the good of our Craft? What have we done lately to fulfill and live up to the obligations we took at the altar? What have we done lately to

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honor our obligations and duty to the brothers advancing through the degrees and offices of our respective lodges? Our ritual and ceremonies instill in our hearts the desire to do our best as leaders, to take responsibility for our actions, and as leaders to draw designs upon our trestleboards for all to see. When lodge officers are installed they are cautioned that “…some must of necessity rule and teach, so others must learn to submit and obey.” Equality upon the level is at the foundation of our belief. Yet the wise leader will make use of the varieties of skill, knowledge, and experience possessed by the men of his lodge. Good leadership begins in the local lodge. It doesn’t start at the top. It is the nature of our fraternity that everyone in this room; every Past Grand Master; every Right Worshipful Officer; every Brother began his search for light exactly in the same place we were received in the northwest corner of the lodge. The success of our personal search for light is then in our own hands. The lessons taught by our ritualistic heritage are what bind us together in good and pleasant unity. The search for light remains at the core of Masonry. As Grand Master Blinn said “Leadership is the key to survival of any lodge.” Let’s strive, each one of us, to personally lead and serve our lodges with the same diligent service and quality we expect from our brothers. The state of the Craft CAN become as good as we collectively wish to make it. It has been said that “Good leaders are made not born.” Through the years Masonry has claimed to make good men better. I personally don’t believe we can make anyone do anything. I do believe we can as Masons give a man the tools to make himself better. A second theme of Grand Master Blinn’s message was his belief that “…the task at the Grand Lodge level is to find ways of strengthening all the lodges by offering guidance and support by some type of training for the officers of the constituent lodges.” It has taken some time but over the years your officers of this Grand Lodge have strived to provide training for officers and the Craft. For several years District Deputies have met for a day in Columbia to learn about their responsibilities, ask questions, and discuss the goals for the ensuing year. Just this year more light in Freemasonry was made available online at the Lamp web site for lodge officers and brothers, new and old. Your Grand Orators were tasked with the job of updating and standardizing the educational content of the C2A classes. Another committee has been working on ways to make the educational content of the classes available to local lodges for use one on one by coaches and mentors with candidates as they advance in the traditional manner through the degrees. These two projects are nearing completion. I am pleased to say the new content is meeting with good reviews. General Colin Powell once that that the first way to take care of troops is to “Train them, trust them, and let them get on with their work.” Perhaps as Masons and

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members of this Grand Lodge we can apply the General’s idea. Rather than just delegate, ponder, and mumble we should remember the time when we were new Masons – experiencing our first fears, uncertainties, hopes, and enthusiasm. Then we can move forward; remembering our solemn obligations at the altar to teach, train, and trust our brothers; joining with them as friends, brothers, and companions getting on together with our noble and wonderful work. THE ORATION OF R.W.B. DOUGLAS H. REECE Grand Master; Grand Wardens; Most Worshipful Sirs, Right Worshipfuls, Worshipful Brethren; and Brethren; It has been stated that one of the most dangerous things that could happen at a Grand Lodge function is to give a preacher the microphone. Pastors, when asked to speak, need 3 weeks to prepare for a 5 minute talk; 2 weeks for a 10 minute talk and 1week for a 20 minute sermon. When we are asked to speak at the spur of the moment we can talk for hours. Don’t fear MW Brother Broyles gave me a few weeks to prepare. A witticist once said, “If you have stopped trying to improve things but accept them as they are you are growing old.” This witticism reminds me of some of the interpretations of Ecclesiastes 12:1 which states in the NIV, “Remember your creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them””…This portion of Scripture has been interpreted as a warning against the approach of old age. However, it is a warning against the approach of the “Status Quo.” When we couple this with verse 5 which reads, “When men are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets …. (Then to the last phrase in that verse) … and desire no longer is stirred.” This shows us a fear or loss of mental courage – dissipation of mental faculties needed in overcoming obstacles – like fear of criticism of our efforts – or fear of failing initiative. We have not reached the goals we have set mentally in the days that are gone; or the ambitions of the younger years; or the dreams of our youthful days, but the weight of many years has caused us to feel it is useless to continue to strive and we settle for the “Don’t change or rock my boat” syndrome. When we have quit trying to improve things and change things for the better we die. We are all dying physically over time; but the sad part is that some of us have died mentally at an early age; especially when it comes to Freemasonry. Growing old mentally is not necessary, but is a choice. I heard Dr. Mann; my personal doctor, say to me, “Mental acknowledgement of age, is an ailment of the imagination.” What he meant was that we do not need to grow old in our ideals or in our attitude towards life. If we just sit and watch the noontime of the world of life merely go by, we are indeed growing old. But there is hardly a greater joy than being associated with the younger men of our fraternity whose youthful agility and delights bring fresh and beautiful ideas and meanings to not only our work but the way we work and especially the youthful exuberance of growth.

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As I watch the passage of physical years, I note the absence of many friends that I knew for many years. But the older I get the greater number of things I see that I am sure need fixing. I wish I could have seen them at a time when the fire and vigor of youth could have sparked the fires of change. However, I know some of those items require the younger brethren to get involved and that I must first change myself to allow the pursuit of the improvements I once saw. I was once a DDGL and opposed the C2A classes until I realized that the number of those who continue to be involved with the lodge is the same as those who proceed through the degrees one at a time. One out 10 approximately. But more importantly, I saw the quality of the education they were getting from the C2A setting was more in depth than most lodges were teaching. What I mean is we, have grown old mentally in our lodges by assuming that the newly made brethren know as much as we do. That they automatically know about lodge customs and courtesies; their obligations, the modes of recognition and a host of other things we should be taking the time to give our brethren. The mentoring program was designed to correct this error of our growing old and the new content of the C2A class format is another tool to be used by each lodge in training the newly made mason. There is little excuse for us as a fraternity to grow old mentally. Freemasonry offers us the material and the opportunity to enable us to keep mentally alert and alive. An alert mind retains the ideals of the younger years and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop trying to improve things. It allows us to be MASONS MAKING A GREATER DIFFERENCE. Thank you.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Columbia, Missouri, September 29 & 30, 2014. Past Grand Masters & Other Grand Lodge Officers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Regional Grand Lecturers

$ 1607.40 $ 4100.30 $ 3897.00 $ 733.80

Sub-Total Grand Lodge Officers

$10388.50

$ 2682.00

$ 00.00 $31788.10 $

Committees: Appeals and Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage & Per Diem Ways and Means Chairmen Other Standing Committees Sub-Total Committees

Assistant Tilers Representatives of Chartered Lodges Representatives of Lodges U.D.

Sub-Total Lodges

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Bobbie E. White Joseph Russell Ronald M. Hickey

Fraternally Submitted, Jack C. DeSelms, Chairman Jack Kairy Mark Hamilton

Report approved by motion, second and vote of the Grand Lodge. CLOSING The 193rd Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication - the 194th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be held on Monday September 27th and Tuesday September 28th, 2015, at Columbia, Missouri.

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OPEN INSTALLATION Installing Officer M.W. Past Grand Master Bruce R. Austin Installing Chaplain M.W. Past Grand Master Vern H. Schneider Installing Marshal M.W. Past Grand Master Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler

David W. Haywood C. Brent Stewart Richard L. Smith Ronald D. Jones Nicholas R. Cichielo Ronald D. Miller Robert C. Floyd Tim Thomas Stanton T. Brown II Barry V. Cundiff Ty G. Treutelaar Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Jeffrey A. Parrotte Kyle R. Palacios T. Dwaine Sell Lionel J. Goede Gary G. Gooch Emmett J. Bryson Joshua A. Thompson Warren E. Dixon Jeffrey L. Howard Kevin M. Sligar John N. Mikusch Ronald H. Hartoebben Joseph A. Braun II

PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. DAVID W. HAYWOOD GRAND MASTER 2014-2015 Items Presented:

Grand Master’s Gavel: presented by Grand Master’s daughter Alicia Grand Master’s Apron: presented by P.G.M. Bruce R. Austin Grand Master’s Jewel: presented by Lady Diane Haywood Grand Master’s lapel pin: presented by Lady Diane Haywood

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2014-2015 Grand Lodge Officers with Home Lodge Grand Master David W. Haywood Fenton Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Deputy Grand Master Brent Stewart Columbia Twilight Lodge No. 114 Senior Grand Warden Richard L. Smith St. Louis Polar Star/Rose Hill Lodge No. 79 Junior Grand Warden Ronald D. Jones Odessa Mount Hope Lodge No. 476 Grand Treasurer Nicholas R. Cichielo Chesterfield Polar Star/Rose Hill Lodge No. 79 Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller Columbia Adair Lodge No. 366 Grand Lecturer Robert C. Floyd Cape Girardeau Whitewater Lodge No. 417 Senior Grand Deacon Robert T. Thomas Crane Galena Lodge No. 515 Junior Grand Deacon Stanton T. Brown II Independence Buckner Lodge No. 501 Senior Grand Steward Barry V. Cundiff Kirksville Adair Lodge No. 366 Junior Grand Steward Ty G. Treutelaar St. Louis St. Louis Missouri No. 1 Senior Grand Marshal Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. De Soto Fenton Lodge No. 281 Junior Grand Marshal Jeffrey A. Parrotte Town & Country Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Grand Sword Bearer Kyle A. Palacios Columbia, IL Gardenville Cache Lodge No. 455 Grand Pursuivant T. Dwaine Sell St. Louis Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Grand Pursuivant Lionel J. Goede Fenton Fenton Lodge No. 281 Grand Chaplain

Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler

Gary G. Gooch Rutledge Colony Lodge No. 168 Emmett J. Bryson St. Joseph Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Joshua A. Thompson Kansas City Compass Lodge No. 120 Warren E. Dixon Arnold Union Lodge No. 593 Jeffrey L. Howard Fenton Fenton Lodge No. 281 Kevin M. Sligar Monett Monett Lodge No. 129 Stanley C. Johnson Gordonville Excelsior Lodge No. 441 John N. Mikusch St. Louis Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Ronald H. Hartoebben Festus Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Joseph A. Braun II Farmington Leadwood Lodge No. 598

PAST GRAND MASTERS-GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Judge J Morgan Donelson (1969-1970)-(Jeania..................... P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211 Home Ph: 660-748-3790 Bus. Ph: 660-748-3115 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978)-(Janice)...........................682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065 Bus. Ph: 573-346-5117 Home Ph: 573-348-2106 Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979)................ 2150 W. Randolph, Apt. 809-H, St. Charles 63301 Home Ph: 636-925-0230 WM. J. Hill (1981-1982)-(Jo Ann)...................................4545 Rockhill Terrace, Kansas City 64112 Home Ph: 816-561-1379 Earl K. Dille (1982-1983)-(Martha)......................................... 27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63124-1896 Home Ph: 314-997-1892 Robert J. Crede (1983-1984).............................2044 Stadium View Ct., Jefferson City 65109-1984 Home Ph: 573-636-4348 Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) .................................... 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1270, St. Louis 63102 Home Ph: 314-997-0794 Bus. Ph: 314-241-5845 Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. (1987-1988)-(Bettie)............................ 3727 E. Monroe, Springfield 65809 Home Ph: 417-890-1720 Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989)-(Betty)................. 2609 W. 70th St., Mission Hills, KS 66208-2728 Home Ph: 913-384-0545

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Thomas C. Warden (1989-1990)-(Mary)...................................P.O. Box 596, Owensville 65066-0596 Home Ph: 573-437-4512 Daniel F. Cole (1990-1991)-(Rhonda).....................................9808 Eagle Crest Ct., St. Louis 63127 Home Ph: 314-729-1314 Fax: 314-729-1071 Dale C. Motter (1993-1994)-(Marijane).....................................P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252 Home Ph: 660-665-6931 E-Mail dalemotter@hotmail.com Donald E. Scott (1996-1997)-(Anna).......................................14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055 Home Ph: 816-373-5966 E-mail: dscottpgm@sbcglobal.net Jeffrey O. Nations (1997-1998)............................................. 413 W Woodbine Ave., Kirkwood 63122 Cell Ph:314-603-8476 Bus.Ph: 636-536-9788 Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999).(Sharlene)..................... 9666 Olive Blvd. Suite 300 St. Louis 63132 Home Ph: 314-878-1796 Bus. Ph: 314-725-6980 Fax: 314-692-7152 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000)-(Carol).................. 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826 Home Ph: 314-846-0015 Cell Ph: 314-757-9320 Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001)-(Lauretta)............................. 110 East Mission St., Marshall 65340 Home Ph: 660-886-5363 Glenn E. Means (2001-2002)-(Mary Jane)........2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029-9368 Home Ph: 816-847-7249 Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003)-(Jeri)......................................2249 E. Cragmont St., Springfield 65804 Home Ph: 417-753-2636 Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004)-(Jennifer)...............311 E. North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Home Ph: 816-776-6853 E-mail: pgmstan@sbcglobal.net Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, (2004-2005) (Diana)......................................5009 Hatteras, Columbia 65202 Home Ph: 573-875-5581 E-Mail: eerevelle@gmail.com John M. Nations (2005-2006) (Bridget).......................... #8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017-4962 Home Ph: 636-530-9433 William A. Martin (2005-2006, Grand Lodge of Oregon) (Sylvia).....#814034 E. No-Horse Rd, Nevada 64772 Home Ph: 417-549-9960 M. Robert Berger (2006-2007) (Barb)............... 14181 Woodsmill Cove Drive, Chesterfield 63017 Home Ph: 314-434-5038 Bus. Phone: 314-231-7093 Fax: 314-621-2799 E-Mail: bberger5@aol.com Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008) (Sisser).................................. .603 N Main Rd, Charleston 63834-9621 Home Ph: 573-683-6135 E-mail: bruceraustin@ldd.net Rocky E. Weaver (2008-2009) (Janet)........................1500 NW Wildwood, Dr. Blue Springs 64015 Home Ph: 816-988-8828 Cell Ph: 816-645-6178 E-mail: rockandjan@comcast.net Larry C. Reynolds (2009-2010) (Bettie).................................. 443 Wildwood Dr, Rogersville 65742 Home Ph: 417-753-3356 Cell Ph: 417-207-4060 E-mail: LReynolds@premierautooutlet.com Gail S. Turner (2010-2011) (Tina)...............................................106 Halliburton, Brookfield 64628 Home Ph: 660-258-5072 Cell Ph: 660-200-6944 E-mail: Gail@bankbp.com John W. Hess (2011-2012) (Ina) .......................................................... 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068 Cell Ph: 816-803-2817 E-Mail: sgmo4@sbcglobal.net David L. Ramsey (2012-2013) (Friday)...............................2642 S. Williams Ct., Springfield 65807 Cell Ph: 417-379-9700 E-Mail: dramsey1791@gmail.com Jon B. Broyles (2013-2014) (Anna) (366)....................................... 1515 S. Riggen, Kirksville 63501 Cell Ph: 314-520-7578 E-Mail: broyles1@swbell.net

EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus Home Ph: 816-763-3697 Randall Jay Jones, Grand Lecturer Emeritus

6620 E 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030 1179 Low Gap Rd., Fordland 65652

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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER’S STANDING COMMITTEES 2014-2015 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: John M. Nations, PGM – Chmn, John C. Caraker, William R. Stewart, Kevin L. Walden, Keith M. Bail. BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: Rodney T. McGrath – Chmn., Rocky E. Weaver, PGM, Daniel F. Cole, PGM. BY-LAWS: Jonce B. Chidister – Chmn., Craig Carter, Robert N. Young, William M. Shansey. CHARTERED LODGES: Craig A. Skinner - Chmn., Michael L. Dodd, Brad L. Fowler, Charles F. Wiegert, Dallas R. Smith. CORRESPONDENCE: E. Otha Wingo – Chmn. CREDENTIALS: William B. VanMeter – Chmn., Morris F. Coburn, Mitchell S. Parsons, Ronald M. Hickey, Grant G. Smith, Donald L. Taylor, Ronald D. Reynolds. ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: David W. Haywood – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Bruce R. Austin, PGM, Brent Stewart, Rick Kaeser. FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Gail S. Turner, PGM – Chmn., John W. Hess, PGM, James R. Fiete, Jeffrey L. Howard, Robert C. Floyd – Ex Officio. GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING: M W B David W. Haywood – Chmn., Brent Stewart, Richard L. Smith, Ronald D. Jones, Ronald D. Miller. GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS: Jon B. Broyles, PGM – Chmn. JURISPRUDENCE: R. Scott Gardner – Chmn., Jonce B. Chidister, Kevin L. Walden, Douglas D. Ritterskamp, John Caraker. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION: Jimmie D. Lee, PGM – Chmn., M. Robert Berger, PGM, Rocky E. Weaver, PGM. LONG RANGE PLANNING: David W. Haywood, Chairman, Jeff Bloemker, Gary D. Keathley, Steven J. Kracht, Ronald D. Miller, Secretary, All Advancing Line Officers. MASONIC EDUCATION: David B. Brown – Chmn., Bobbie E. White, William B. Kiphart II, Matthew D. Ruth, Jim Thayne, Chris T. Harrelson. MASONIC PUBLICATIONS: David W. Haywood - Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Brent Stewart, Dick Smith, Ronald D. Jones, Steven L. Harrison, E. Otha Wingo. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack C. DeSelms – Chmn., Bobbie E. White, Eric R. Peterson, Joseph S. Russell, Terry N. Wells, Mark E. Hamilton, Jack Kairy, Lloyd G. Lyon, Duane Dimmitt. NECROLOGY: Elmer E. Revelle, PGM – Chmn., James R. Fiete, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., PGM. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Jeffrey D. Lee – Chmn., Emmett J. Bryson, David L. Jacobi, Robert C. Floyd, Dennis Burkholder, Brian Goldman. RELIEF AND CHARITY: M W B David W. Haywood – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Brent Stewart, Richard L. Smith, Ronald D. Jones. RITUAL: Robert C. Floyd – Chmn., David D. Powell, Michael E. Wheeler, Glenn H. Burrows, Robert Martin, Jr., Michael L. Apple, Christopher C. McLemore IV, Wayne G. Tucker, Donald E. Scott, PGM, Gail S. Turner, PGM. WAYS AND MEANS: Robert D. Couldry – Chmn., Richard L. Smith, Nicholas R. Cichielo, G. Sam Montgomery, Dale M. Bryan, H. Keith Neese, William E. Zimmerman. YOUTH: Michael J. Lodholz – Chmn., Gary W. Dryer, Randy C. Davis, William E. RollinsRodney L. Pensel, Lawrence S. Cameron.

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2014-2015 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Kevin M. Fuller, Cliff Dobbins, John C. Spielman, Jeff Henty, Herb Terrill. GEORGE WASHINGTON NAT’L. MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION: David W. Haywood – Chmn., Brent Stewart, Ronald D. Miller, Richard L. Smith. INSURANCE: David R. Ingersoll – Chmn., John B. Grossnickle, Webb Edwards, Ronald C. Burlison. INVESTMENT: Nicholas R. Cichielo – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, David W. Haywood, Brent Stewart, Dick Smith, Robert D. Couldry. LIBRARY: Glenn E. Means, PGM – Chmn., John W. Hess, PGM, Gail S. Turner, PGM, David L. Ramsey, PGM, Thomas L. Truman. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: Stanton T. Brown II – Chmn., Barry V. Cundiff, Ty G. Treutelaar, Richard W. Kaeser. MEMBERSHIP: Philip A. Cole – Chmn., Justin W. Dryer, Emmett J. Bryson, Chris Tilley, Corey Huntsucker. MENTORING: Jeffrey A. Parrotte – Chmn., Ty Treutelaar, Kevin M. Fuller, Thomas E. Kuhn. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: John W. Hess, PGM – Chmn., Glenn E. Means, PGM. SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST: Steven D. Duncan – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Jimmie D. Lee, PGM, Glenn E. Means, PGM, John W. Siscel III, Robert D. Couldry, Dale M. Bryan. SCHOLARSHIP: David W. Haywood – Chmn., Brent Stewart, Richard L. Smith, Ronald D. Jones, Tim Thomas. TECHNOLOGY: Kevin Fuller – Chmn., Jeff Parrotte, Randy C. Davis, Jeff Bloemker, Kevin Sligar.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2014-2015 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Timothy V. Coy James R. Thomson William J. King Richard G. Jones William D. Stewart, Jr. Kim A. Evans Emmett J. Bryson James E. Read Michael A. Marvin Dean McAdams Timothy A. Turco Jared A. Price Ronald L. Kribbs James D. Merchant Billy R. French Larry L. Lanning Bobbie E. White Kenneth D. Best, Sr. Robert O. Cowan Richard A. Riepe Darrin J. Taylor Charles W. Palmer Clifford R. Dobbins Robert G. Bauer

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Rusty W. Curtis James E. Wion Craig G. Bowles Phillip A. Cole Steven J. Kracht Wayne R. Williams, Jr. David W. Watkins, Sr. Steven F. Eberharter Cleo W. Fields Rick F. Hurshman John F. Rummel James E. McManigle Orvil L. Loge Marion E. Williams, Jr. James Woodfin Thomas L. DeCourley Christopher A. Nelson Tommy A. Shepard Jeffrey S. Pennington Earl W. Calhoun Rick F. Hutcheson Benjamin J. Oakley Christopher M. Nickle Kevin R. Lawson

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2013-2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Timothy M. Dunbar Tom Cotton Charles Cooper Douglas A. Linville L. Don Frazier William J. Hollingsworth Anthony J. Kerns Gary Caldwell Art Gentry Michael L. Dodd Christopher E. Peterman Gary A. McCormack Michael J. Minton Lloyd G. Lyon William R. Siegfried Gregory E. Golden Franklin S. Lukenbill Dennis W. Spears Kenneth E. Crawford George Barrios Michael E. Sutton Dave Wheelock Gary N. Baskett Larry Loomis

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Thomas L. Cahall Glenn Parker Thomas E. Kuhn R. Miguel White Warren E. Dixon Kenneth P. McCutcheon John J. Tune Thomas D. Shaw,II Kenneth Dave Bridges Alvin O. Griffin Ed Sprenkle Robert E. Hammond Craig Carter Noel R. Mason Allen D. Dalton Christopher J. Moser Randy E. Jennings Jonce B. Chidister Ted J. Marlow Royce Wheeler Tom Williams John W. Eden William J. Sherman Billy J. Coleman

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REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2014 - 2015 REGION A-David D. Powell, 2414 Northeast St., Kirksville, MO 63501 REGION B-Michael E. Wheeler, 7212 Southwest Karen Rd., Trimble, MO 64492 REGION C-Glenn H. Burrows, 4806 NW 57th Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151 REGION D-Robert E. Lee Martin, 6985 Schmidt Lane, Sullivan, MO 63080 REGION E-Michael L. Apple, 912 Kylemore Dr., Ballwin, MO 63021 REGION F-Christopher C. McLemore IV, 13537 E. Neosho Rd., Nevada, MO 64772 REGION G-Wayne G. Tucker, HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore, MO 63937

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

* Deceased ‡ Was not installed ** Withdrawn from Masonry

¶ Died within week after his installation ‡‡ There was no Communication in 1836 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement

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April 1821................... Thos. F. Riddick*............... . ............................................. James Kennerly*................ William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1821..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1822..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1823..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1824..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1825..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. John D. Daggett* Oct. 1826..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. John F. Rayland*................... Rich. T. McKinney*................ John D. Daggett* Oct. 1827..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. H.R. Gamble*......................... Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1828..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1829..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Fred L. Billion*..................... H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Bernard Pratte*...................... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1830..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Sinclair Kirtley*................. Adam L Mills*........................ Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1831..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Oliver Parker*.................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1832..................... H.R. Gamble*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*................ M.J. Noyes*......................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1833..................... Sinclair Kirtley*................ A.B. Chambers*.................... John Wilson*....................... G.A. Tuttle*............................ Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. John Garnett* Oct. 1834‡................... A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1835‡‡................. A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1836..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. Edward Searcey*................ Granville Snell*..................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1837..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Thomas Andrews*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1838..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Alex T. Douglass*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1839..................... P.H. McBride*................... A.B. Chambers*.................... Alex T. Douglass*............... Wm. C. Vance*....................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1840..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... Alex T. Douglass*............... John Orrick*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1841..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1842..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... John Simonds*........................ Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1843..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... J.W.S. Mitchell*.................. E.S. Ruggles*......................... Fred L. Billion*....................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1844..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ Fred L. Billion*..................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1845..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1846..................... John Ralls*........................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1847..................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ J.L.F. Jacoby*..................... Cyrus Osborn*....................... John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1848.................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ Cyrus Osborn*.................... Joseph Megguire*.................. John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1849.................... John F. Ryland*................ E.S. Ruggles*........................ Joseph Megguire*............... P. Draper*.............................. John M. Reed*........................ C.D.W. Johnson* May 1850.................... John F. Ryland*................ B.W. Grover*........................ P. Draper*........................... S.F. Currie*............................ J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1851.................... B.W. Grover*..................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ S.F. Currie*......................... J.H. Turner*........................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1852.................... B.W. Grover*..................... S.F. Currie*.......................... J.H. Turner*........................ S.H. Saunders*...................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... A. O’Sullivan* June 1853................... Wilson Brown*.................. L.S. Cornwell*...................... J.W. Chenoweth*................ R.C. Hill*................................ Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1854.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... D.P. Wallingford*................. James H. Britton*............... **............................................. Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan*

Date Election

OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1821 EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master                JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden                WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer                ABRAM BECK, Secretary FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

*† Died August 11, 1866, while in office................................................. **¶ Died April 11, 1877, while in Office. *‡ Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. ��  *¶ John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

May 1855.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... **........................................... J.W. Chenoweth.................. H.E. Van Orsdell*.................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1856.................... Benjamin Sharp*............... W.A. Cunningham*.............. S.H. Saunders*................... Marcus Boyd*......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1857.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. P. Draper*............................. Marcus Boyd*..................... John F. Houston*................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1858.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. Marcus Boyd*....................... John F. Houston*................ John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1859.................... Marcus Boyd*.................... M.H. McFarland*................. W.R. Penick*....................... John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1860.................... M.H. McFarland*.............. W.R. Penick*......................... John Decker*...................... Samuel M. Hayes*................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1861.................... Wm. R. Penick*................. John Decker*........................ Geo. Whitcomb*.................. A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1862.................... Geo. Whitcomb*................. John H. Turner*................... Wm. N. Loker*.................... Samuel Russell*..................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1863.................... John H. Turner*................ Wm. N. Loker*...................... John D. Vincil*.................... A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1864.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... A.L. McGregor*................... Martin Collins*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1865.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... Martin Collins*................... R.E. Anderson*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1866.................... John D. Vincil*.................. W.E. Dunscomb*.................. R.E. Anderson*................... A.L. McGregor*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* Oct. 1867..................... W.E. Dunscomb*............... C.A. Rowley*......................... T.E. Garrett*....................... Wm. D. Muir*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1868..................... John D. Vincil*.................. R.E. Anderson*..................... Wm. D. Muir*..................... Alex M. Dockery*................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1869..................... William D. Muir*............... T.E. Garrett*........................ A.M. Dockery*..................... Sam H. Owens*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1870..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1871..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1872..................... Samuel H. Owens*............ J.E. Ryland*......................... John W. Luke*.................... Jas. E. Cadle*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1873..................... R.E. Anderson*.................. John W. Luke*...................... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Xenophon Ryland*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1874..................... John W. Luke*................... Xenophon Ryland*............... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Thos. C. Ready*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1875..................... James E. Cadle*................ Xenophon Ryland*............... Thos. C. Ready*.................. Noah M. Givan*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1876..................... Xen. Ryland*..................... Thos. C. Ready*.................... Noah M. Givan*.................. M.G. Hubble*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1877..................... T.C. Ready*........................ Noah M. Givan*.................... Jos. S. Browne*................... W.R. Stubblefield*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1878..................... Noah M. Givan*................. Joseph S. Browne*............... W.R. Stubblefield*.............. Jas. E. Carter*....................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1879..................... Joseph S. Browne*............ W.R. Stubblefield*................ Jas. E. Carter*.................... Alex M. Dockery*................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1880..................... W.R. Stubblefield*............. Alex M. Dockery*................. Chas. C. Woods*................. Lee A. Hall*............................ John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1881..................... Alex M. Dockery*.............. Chas. C. Woods*................... Lee A. Hall*........................ Robt. F. Stevenson*............... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1882..................... Chas. C. Woods*................ Lee A. Hall*.......................... Robt. F. Stevenson*............ James W. Boyd*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1883..................... Lee A. Hall*....................... Robt. F. Stevenson*.............. James W. Boyd*.................. Geo. R. Hunt*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1884..................... Robt. F. Stevenson*........... James W. Boyd*................... George R. Hunt*................. Wm. M. Williams*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1885..................... James W. Boyd*................ George R. Hunt*................... Wm. M. Williams*.............. James P. Wood*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1886..................... George R. Hunt*................ Wm. M. Williams*................ James P. Wood*.................. **............................................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1887..................... Wm. M. Williams*............. James P. Wood*.................... Theodore Brace*................. George E. Walker*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1888..................... James P. Wood*................. Theodore Brace*................... George E. Walker*.............. B.H. Ingram*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1889..................... Theodore Brace*................ George E. Walker*............... B.H. Ingram*...................... John R. Parson*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1890..................... George E. Walker*............ B.H. Ingram*........................ John R. Parson*.................. Harry Keene*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1891..................... B.H. Ingram*..................... John R. Parson*................... Harry Keene*...................... J.B. Thomas*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1892..................... John R. Parson*................ Harry Keene*....................... J.B. Thomas*...................... A.M. Hough*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1893..................... Harry Keene*.................... J.B. Thomas*........................ A.M. Hough*....................... D.A. Jamison*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1894..................... J.B. Thomas*..................... A.M. Hough*......................... D.A. Jamison*..................... F.J. Tygard*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1895..................... A.M. Hough*...................... D.A. Jamison*....................... F.J. Tygard*........................ E.F. Allen*.............................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil*

Date Election

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued)

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 314 2014

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

*¶¶ Died October 12, 1904, while in office............................................................... *††† Died November 7, 1924, while in office. *** Died april 22, 1916, while in office..................................................................... **** Resigned December 14, 1953. ‡‡* Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master................... **†† Died August 29, 1927, while in office. ††* Resigned May 20, 1921, account of ill health.................................................... ††† Appointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Oct. 1896..................... D.A. Jamison*.................... F.J. Tygard*.......................... E.F. Allen*.......................... C.H. Briggs*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1897..................... F.J. Tygard*....................... E.F. Allen*............................ C.H. Briggs*........................ Campbell Wells*.................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1898..................... E.F. Allen*......................... C.H. Briggs*......................... Campbell Wells*................. Joseph C. Finagin*................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1899..................... C.H. Briggs*...................... Campbell Wells*................... Joseph C. Finagin*............. John C. Yocum*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1900..................... Campbell Wells*................ Joseph C. Finagin*............... John C. Yocum*.................. Wm. F. Kuhn*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1901..................... Joseph C. Finagin*............ John C. Yocum*.................... Wm. F. Kuhn*..................... Leroy B. Valliant*.................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1902..................... John C. Yocum*................. Wm. F. Kuhn*...................... Leroy B. Valliant*............... A.S. Houston*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1903..................... Wm. F. Kuhn*................... Leroy B. Valliant*................ A.S. Houston*..................... D.M. Wilson*.......................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil* Sept. 1904................... Leroy R. Valliant*............. A.S. Houston*....................... D.M. Wilson*....................... Howard Watson*.................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil*¶¶ Sept. 1905................... A.S. Houston*.................... D.M. Wilson*........................ John T. Short*.................... R.R. Kreeger*......................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson‡‡* Sept. 1906................... D.M. Wilson*..................... John T. Short*...................... R.R. Kreeger*...................... William A. Hall*.................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1907................... John T. Short*................... R.R. Kreeger*....................... William A. Hall*................. Clay C. Bigger*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1908................... R.R. Kreger*...................... William A. Hall*................... Clay C. Bigger*................... Arch A. Johnson*................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1909................... William A. Hall*................ Clay C. Bigger*..................... Arch A. Johnson*................ Jacob Lampert....................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1910................... Clay C. Bigger*.................. Arch A. Johnson*................. Jacob Lampert.................... Van Fremont Boor*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1911................... Arch A. Johnson*.............. Jacob Lampert*.................... Van Fremont Boor*............ Chesley A. Mosman*.............. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1912................... Jacob Lampert................... Van Fremont Boor*.............. Chesley A. Mosman*.......... Tolman W. Cotton*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Oct. 1913..................... Van Fremont Boor*........... Chesley A. Mosman*............ Tolman W. Cotton*............. Frank R. Jesse*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1914................... Tolman W. Cotton*........... Frank R. Jesse*.................... Edward Higbee*.................. Wm. A. Clark*........................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1915................... Frank R. Jesse*................. Edward Higbee*................... Wm. A. Clark*..................... John W. Bingham*................. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1916................... Edward Higbee*................ Wm. A. Clark*...................... John W. Bingham*............. Julius C. Garrell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1917................... Wm. A. Clark*................... John W. Bingham*............... Julius C. Garrell*............... Wm. F. Johnson*.................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1918................... John W. Bingham*............ Julius C. Garrell*................. Wm. F. Johnson*................ O.A. Lucas*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1919................... Julius C. Garrell*.............. Wm. F. Johnson*.................. O.A. Lucas*......................... Bert S. Lee*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1920................... Wm. F. Johnson*............... O.A. Lucas*........................... Bert S. Lee*......................... Joseph s. McIntyre*............... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson††* Sept. 1921................... O.A. Lucas*........................ Bert S. Lee*.......................... Joseph S. McIntyre*........... Orestes Mitchell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1922..................... Bert S. Lee*....................... Joseph S. McIntyre*............. Orestes Mitchell*................ W.W. Martin*......................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1923..................... Joseph S. McIntyre*.......... Orestes Mitchell*................. W.W. Martin*...................... John Pickard*........................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1924..................... Orestes Mitchell*.............. W.W. Martin*....................... John Pickard*..................... A.F. Ittner*............................. Wm. A. Hall*†††..................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1925..................... W.W. Martin*.................... John Pickard*....................... A.F. Ittner*......................... B.E. Bigger*........................... E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1926..................... John Pickard*.................... A.F. Ittner*........................... B.E. Bigger*........................ S.R. Freet*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse**†† Oct. 1927..................... Anthony F. Ittner*............ B.E. Bigger*.......................... S.R. Freet*.......................... Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*............... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather††† Sept. 1928................... Byrne E. Bigger*............... S.R. Freet*............................ Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*........... Ray V. Denslow*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1929................... S.R. Freet*......................... Wm. R. Gentry*.................... Ray V. Denslow*................. Thad B. Landon*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Oct. 1930..................... Wm. R. Gentry*................. Ray V. Denslow*................... Thad B. Landon*................ Frank C. Barnhill*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1931................... Ray V. Denslow*................ Thad B. Landon*.................. Frank C. Barnhill*............. Du Val Smith*........................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1932................... Thad B. Landon*............... Frank C. Barnhill*............... Du Val Smith*.................... Jas. W. Skelly*....................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1933................... F.C. Barnhill*.................... Du Val Smith*...................... Jas. W. Skelly*.................... Geo. W. Walker*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1934................... Du Val Smith*................... Jas. W. Skelly*..................... Geo. W. Walker*............... * H.L. Reader*.......................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1935................... James W. Skelly*.............. Geo. W. Walker*................... H.L. Reader*....................... Henry C. Chiles*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather*

Date Election

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued)

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

† Resigned.......................................................................................... *¶ Appointed May 1, 1960. †† Died December 28, 1942, while in office...................................... **¶ Resigned May 1, 1960. ††† Died May 8, 1943, while in office................................................ ‡ Resigned September 28, 1960. †††† Died April 22, 1944, while in office........................................... ***¶ Died while in office January 8, 1962. *† Appointed May 1, 1944 by W.F. Woodruff, Grand Master......... ‡‡* Resigned June 30, 1970. ¶¶ Died September 16, 1956............................................................. ‡‡‡ Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Sept. 1936................... Geo. W. Walker*................ H.L. Reader*......................... Henry C. Chiles*................. Elwyn S. Woods†.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1937................... H.L. Reader*...................... Henry C. Chiles*.................. Elwyn S. Woods†................. Karl M. Vetsburg*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1938................... Henry C. Chiles*............... Elwyn S. Woods*.................. Karl M. Vetsburg*.............. Harry S Truman.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1939................... Karl M. Vetsburg*............. Harry S Truman*................. Harris C. Johnston*........... Forrest C. Donnell*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1940................... Harry S Truman*.............. Harris C. Johnston*............. Forrest C. Donnell*............ Grover C. Sparks††................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1941................... Harris C. Johnston*.......... Forrest C. Donnell*.............. Grover C. Sparks††............. W.F. Woodruff*...................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1942................... Forrest C. Donnell*........... Grover C. Sparks††.............. W.F. Woodruff*................... James A. Kinder†*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1943................... W.F. Woodruff*.................. Willis J. Bray*...................... Solon Cameron*.................. Morris E. Ewing*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather†††† Sept. 1944................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader*† Sept. 1945................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1946................... Solon Cameron*................. Morris E. Ewing*................. Harry F. Sunderland*........ James M. Bradford................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1947................... Morris E. Ewing*.............. Harry F. Sunderland*.......... James M. Bradford*........... Ray Bond*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1948................... Harry F. Sunderland*....... James M. Bradford*............. Ray Bond*........................... Homer L. Ferguson................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1949................... James M. Bradford*.......... Ray Bond*............................. Homer L. Ferguson............. Richard O. Rumer*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1950................... Ray Bond*.......................... Homer L. Ferguson*............. Richard O. rumer*.............. James McB. Seller................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1951................... Homer L. Ferguson*.......... Richard O. Rumer*............... James McB. Sellers............ Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*............ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Oct. 1952..................... Richard O. Rumer*............ James McB. Sellers*............ Orestes Mithcell, Jr.*......... William J. Craig*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1953................... James McB. Sellers*......... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........... William J. Craig*................ Harold M. Jayne*................... E.E. Morris***........................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1954................... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........ William J. Craig*................. Harold M. Jayne*............... Frank P. Briggs...................... James M. DeWitt.................... Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1955................... William J. Craig*.............. Harold M. Jayne*................. Frank P. Briggs................... Robert L. Aronson*................ James M. DeWitt††................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1956................... Harold M. Jayne*.............. Frank P. Briggs*.................. Robert L. Aronson*............. Harold O. Grauel................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1957................... Frank P. Briggs*............... Robert L. Aronson*.............. Harold O. Grauel................ Bruce H. Hunt........................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1958................... Robert L. Aronson*........... Harold O. Grauel*................ Bruce H. Hunt..................... Robert H. Mann*.................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1959................... Harold O. Grauel*............. Bruce H. Hunt*.................... Robert H. Mann*................ J. Renick Jones‡..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader**¶ Sept. 1960................... Bruce H. Hunt*................. Robert H. Mann*.................. R. Jasper Smith***¶........... Martin B. Dickinson*............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner*¶ Sept. 1961................... Robert H. Mann*............... R. Jasper Smith***¶............ Martin B. Dickinson*......... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1962................... Martin B. Dickinson*........ A.U. Goodman, Jr.*.............. George F. Morrison*........... A.B. Vanlandingham............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1963................... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*........... George F. Morrison*............. A.B. Vanlandingham.......... Russell E. Murray*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1964................... George F. Morrison*.......... A.B. Vanlandingham*.......... Russell E. Murry*............... William R. Denslow............... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1965................... A.B. Vanlandingham*....... Russell E. Murray*.............. William R. Denslow............ Elvis A. Mooney..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1966................... R.E. Murray*..................... W.R. Denslow*...................... E.A. Mooney........................ J Morgan Donelson................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1967................... W.R. Denslow*................... E.A. Mooney.......................... J Morgan Donelson............. William H Chapman.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1968................... Elvis A. Mooney................. J Morgan Donelson.............. William H Chapman........... T.J. Davis, Jr.*....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1969................... J Morgan Donelson........... William H Chapman............ T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................... W.H. McLaughlin*................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner‡‡* Sept. 1970................... William H Chapman......... T.J. Davis, Jr.*..................... W.H. McLaughlin*.............. W.L. Walker........................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡ Sept. 1971................... T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................. W.H. McLaughlin*............... W.L. Walker........................ Herman A. Orlick................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold* Sept. 1972................... W.H. McLaughlin*............ Walter L. Walker.................. Herman A. Orlick............... Lewis C. Wes Cook................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

‡‡‡‡ Not a candidate for reelection, per announcement: September 24, 1979. ‡‡‡‡‡ Retirement effective: June 30, 1986. *¶¶ Appointed and Installed July 16, 1986. § Not elected to advance September 29, 1986. *1 Died in Office, March 13, 1996. *†Appointed Acting, April 14, 1997.

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Sept. 1973................... Walter L. Walker............... Herman A. Orlick*............... Lewis C. Wes Cook............. Fielding A. Poe....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1974................... Herman A. Orlick*............ Lewis C. Wes Cook............... Fielding A. Poe.................... James A. Noland, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1975................... Lewis C. Wes Cook*.......... Fielding A. Poe..................... James A. Noland, Jr........... J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1976................... Fielding A. Poe.................. James A. Noland, Jr............. J.C. Montgomery, Jr........... Gus O. Nations....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1977................... James A. Noland, Jr.......... J.C. Montgomery, Jr............ Gus O. Nations.................... J. Edward Blinn..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1978................... J.C. Montgomery, Jr......... Gus O. Nations..................... J. Edward Blinn.................. William J. Hill........................ W.H. Utz, Jr.‡‡‡‡.................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1979................... Gus O. Nations.................. J. Edward Blinn................... William J. Hill.................... Earl K. Dille........................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1980................... J. Edward Blinn................ William J. Hill...................... Earl K. Dille........................ Robert J. Crede...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1981................... William J. Hill................... Earl K. Dille.......................... Robert J. Crede................... Vern H. Schneider................. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1982................... Earl K. Dille....................... Robert J. Crede..................... Vern H. Schneider.............. Charles E. Scheurich............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1983................... Robert J. Crede.................. Vern H. Schneider................ Charles E. Scheurich.......... P. Vincent Kinkead................ M. Marion Luna...................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1984................... Vern H. Schneider............. Charles E. Scheurich............ P. Vincent Kinkead............. William H. Wisbrock.............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1985................... Charles E. Scheurich*....... P. Vincent Kinkead.............. William H. Wisbrock§......... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡‡‡ Sept. 1986................... P. Vincent Kinkead........... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr........ Robert D. Jenkins............... Thomas C. Warden................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander*¶¶ Sept. 1987................... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr..... Robert D. Jenkins................. Thomas C. Warden............. Daniel F. Cole......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1988................... Robert D. Jenkins.............. Thomas C. Warden............... Daniel F. Cole..................... D. Robert Downey.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1989................... Thomas C. Warden............ Daniel F. Cole....................... D. Robert Downey............... Frank A. Arnold..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1990................... Daniel F. Cole.................... D. Robert Downey................ Frank A. Arnold.................. Dale C. Motter........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1991................... D. Robert Downey............. Frank A. Arnold*.................. Dale C. Motter.................... Gordon E. Hopkins................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Oct. 1992..................... Frank A. Arnold*............... Dale C. Motter...................... Gordon E. Hopkins............. James H. Cobban................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1993................... Dale C. Motter................... Gordon E. Hopkins............... James H. Cobban................ Donald E. Scott...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1994................... Gordon E. Hopkins............ James H. Cobban*................ Donald E. Scott................... Jeffrey O. Nations.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1995................... James H. Cobban*............. Donald E. Scott..................... Jeffrey O. Nations............... Steven I. Toybes..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1996................... Donald E. Scott.................. Jeffrey O. Nations................ Steven I. Toybes.................. Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller† Sept. 1997................... Jeffrey O. Nations............. Steven I. Toybes................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr......... Freddie D. Adams.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1998................... Steven I. Toybes................ Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr.......... Freddie D. Adams............... Glenn E. Means...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1999................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr....... Freddie D. Adams................. Glenn E. Means.................. Jimmy D. Lee......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2000................... Freddie D. Adams.............. Glenn E. Means.................... Jimmy D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2001................... Glenn E. Means................. Jimmie D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson......... Elmer E. Revelle.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2002................... Jimmie D. Lee................... Stanley M. Thompson.......... Elmer E. Revelle................. John M. Nations..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2003................... Stanley M. Thompson....... Elmer E. Revelle................... John M. Nations................. M. Robert Berger................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2004................... Dr. Elmer E. Revelle......... John M. Nations................... M. Robert Berger................ Bruce R. Austin...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2005................... John M. Nations................ M. Robert Berger.................. Bruce R. Austin................... Rocky E. Weaver.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2006................... M. Robert Berger............... Bruce R. Austin.................... Rocky E. Weaver................. Larry C. Reynolds.................. W. Marian Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2007................... Bruce R. Austin................. Rocky E. Weaver.................. Larry C. Reynolds............... Gail S. Turner........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2008................... Rocky E. Weaver............... Larry C. Reynolds................ Gail S. Turner..................... John. W. Hess........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2009................... Larry C. Reynolds............. Gail S. Turner....................... John. W. Hess..................... David L. Ramsey.................... Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2010................... Gail S. Turner.................... John. W. Hess....................... David L. Ramsey................. Jon B. Broyles........................ Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2011................... John W. Hess..................... David L. Ramsey.................. Jon B. Broyles..................... David W. Haywood................ Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2012................... David L. Ramsey .............. Jon B. Broyles....................... David W. Haywood............. Brent Stewart........................ Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2013................... Jon B. Broyles.................... David W. Haywood............... Brent Stewart..................... Richard L. Smith.................... Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller

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County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ 1820 by G.L. of Tennessee.................. Surrendered April 4, 1825 Harmony..................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 11, 1821.................................. Surrendered April, 1825 Howard........................ New Franklin.............. Howard.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consolidated with Fayette No 47, February 22, 1999 Taylor.......................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... United with “United No. 5” Olive Branch............... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... April 3, 1822........................................ United with 1st G. L. Illinoise 1824 Unity........................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ November 25, 1821, disp. G.L of Indiana... Surrendered January 7, 1823 Ark............................... Newark........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... United with Edina No. 291, May 2, 1946 Franklin Union........... Franklin...................... Howard.................... Missouri........ April 3, 1822........................................ Arrested December 20, 1831 Grover......................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ May 1852............................................. Died 1860 Vandalia...................... Vandalia...................... Fayette..................... Illinois.......... October 8, 1822.................................... United with 1st G. L. Illinoise 1824 Williamsburg.............. Williamsburg.............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered December 31, 1929 Sangamon................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... October 25, 1822.................................. Arrested April 11, 1826 Union........................... Jonesboro.................... Union....................... Illinois.......... October 25, 1822.................................. United with 1st G. L. Illinoise 1824 Shawnee...................... New Santa Fe.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Chapel......................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered 1855 Agency......................... Agency......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ June 1, 1866......................................... Consolidated with Saxton No. 508, September 5, 2012 Eden............................ Covington.................... Washington............. Illinois.......... October 9, 1822.................................... United with 1st G. L. Illinoise 1824 Tucker......................... Ste. Genevieve............ St. Genevieve.......... Missouri........ October 10,1826................................... Surrendered April 6, 1831 Boonville..................... Boonville...................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ April 3, 1827........................................ Arrested October 3, 1838 Auburn........................ Auburn........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... Arrested October 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Eolia............................ Eolia............................ Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Consolidated with Perserverence No. 92, September 18, 1990 Central........................ Smithville.................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Went down on account of war, 1861 Perseverence............... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ April 18, 1828...................................... Arrested April 3, 1838 Columbia..................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ October 5, 1830.................................... Arrested October 3, 1838 Clarksville................... Clarksville................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 8, 1830.................................... Consolidated with Perserverence No. 92, May 6, 1997 Paris Union................. Paris............................ Monroe..................... Missouri........ March 1, 1835...................................... Consolidated with Holliday No. 660, February 15, 2011 St. Louis...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 24, 1836.................................. Consolidated with St. Louis Missouri No. 1, October 17, 1991 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ October 5, 1837.................................... Surrendered 1862, on account of war Greencastle................. Greencastle................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April, 1879 Havana........................ McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ October 16, 1879.................................. Consolidated with Gentryville No. 125, October 1, 1980 Wellington................... Dekalb......................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ May 16, 1892....................................... Consolidated with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 Franlin........................ Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... October 5, 1837.................................... United with G. L.of Illinois, 1843 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ October 5, 1837.................................... Arrested October 16, 1846 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consolidated with Lick Creek No. 302, January 1, 1986 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ December 1, 1852................................ Consolidated with Lick Creek No. 302, September 18, 1985 Harmony..................... Jacksonville................. Morgan.................... Illinois.......... October 2, 1838.................................... United with G. L. of Illinois, 1840 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1876 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ October 11, 1887.................................. Consolidated with Craft No. 287, February 6, 1978 Joachim....................... Herculaneum.............. Jefferson.................. Missouri........ October 1820, by G.L. Tennessee....... Arrested April 8, 1825 Springfield................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... October 8, 1839.................................... United with G. L. of Illinois, 1840 Ava.............................. Ava............................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1887.................................. Arrested June, 1892, by B.H. Ingram, G.M. Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consolidated with Hebron No. 354, 1887

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*Changed to McFall-Gentryville No. 125 † Changed to Joachim No. 2

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County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Ringgold...................... Camden Point............. Platte....................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Arrested May, 1855 Temperance................ Vandalia...................... Platte....................... Illinois.......... October 9, 1839.................................... United with G. L. of Illinois, 1842 Temple......................... Mellville....................... Dade......................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Evergreen.................... New Haven.................. Franklin................... Missouri........ November 1, 1864................................ Consolidated with Hope No. 251, June 23, 1992 Far West...................... Galena......................... Jo Daviess................ Illinois.......... October 11, 1839.................................. Surrendered 1846 Osage........................... Little Osage................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 8, 1840.................................... Arrested December 1, 1866 Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Triangle....................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ October 13, 1887.................................. Consolidated with Trenton No. 111, December 6, 1984 Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah)... Hilsboro....................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ October 8, 1840.................................... Arrested October 16, 1846 Independence.............. Independence.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 8, 1841.................................... Surrendered October 1846 Hemple........................ ..................................... ................................. ...................... September 9, 1990............................... Consolidated with Continental No. 454, September 4, 1990 Dawson........................ Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 28,1858........................................ Surrendered 1864 Cedar........................... Owensville................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Arrested January 1990 Hemple........................ Hemple........................ Clinton..................... Missouri........ October 18, 1900.................................. Consolidated with Continental No. 454, September 4, 1990 Graham....................... Pleasand Hill.............. Cass......................... Missouri........ June 12, 1853....................................... Destroyed 1862 by war Tully............................ Tully............................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered May. 1863 Clinton........................ Carlyle......................... Clinton..................... Illinois.......... October 8, 1841.................................... Arrested October 19, 1846 Modena........................ Modena........................ Mercer...................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested October 1876 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Consolidated with Wakanda No. 52, October 9, 1969 Coleman...................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 8, 1841.................................... Changed to “Mt. Moriah No. 40”, 1844 Mt. Moriah.................. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 14,1841................................... Consolidated with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, October 17, 1995 Des Moines.................. Burlington................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... October 20, 1841.................................. Untied with G.L. IA 1844 Bolivar......................... Bolivar......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered 1863 Aetna........................... Aetna........................... Scotland................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consolidated with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Bismarck..................... Bismarck..................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with Leadwood No. 598, November 26, 2005 Houston....................... Breckenridge............... Caldwell................... Missouri........ June2, 1866.......................................... Arrested April 22, 1869 Iowa............................. Bloomington................ ................................. Iowa Ty......... October 20, 1841.................................. United with G.L. IA, 1844 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Arrested Frebruary 29, 1864 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested December 17, 1943 by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered October 1899 Rochester.................... Rochester..................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1865 Fair Play..................... Fair Play...................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ October 18, 1900.................................. Consolidated with Bolivar No. 195 February 9, 1993 Sparta (Kabzeett)....... Sparta.......................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ October 18, 1841.................................. Arrested October 19, 1846 Martha Washington... Washington................. Franklin................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Arrested May, 1863 Mineral Point.............. Mineral Point.............. ................................. Wis Ty.......... October 11, 1842.................................. United with G.L. Wisconsin, 1844 Haynesville................. Haynesville................. Clinton..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Holt No. 49,” September 1904 Holt.............................. Holt.............................. Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Charter, November 20, 1978

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No.

Town

County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Middletown................. Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested May 18, 1858 Ozark........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1842.................................. Arrested October 18, 1847 Anderson..................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Linvingston................. Glascow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ October 11, 1842.................................. Surrendered September 1876 Linvingston................. Glascow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ October 12, 1876.................................. Consolidated with Fayette No. 47, February 6, 1979 Douglas....................... Marthasvilles.............. Warren..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1842.................................. Surrendered November 15, 1883 Platte........................... Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ October 14, 1842.................................. Surrendered 1864 Tipton.......................... Tipton.......................... Monitieau................ Missouri........ August 7, 1866..................................... Consolidated with California No 183, July 1, 1992 Monticello.................... Monticello.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1842.................................. Arrested October 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Lancaster.................... Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested 1866 Marion......................... Salem........................... Marion..................... Illinois.......... ctober 11, 1842..................................... United with G.L. Illinois, 1844 St. Clair....................... Belleville...................... St. Clair................... Illinois.......... October 11, 1842.................................. United with G.L. Illinois, 1843 New Bloomfield........... New Bloomfield........... Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Consolidated with Jefferson No. 43, July 31, 2012 Osceola........................ Osceola........................ St. Clair................... Missouri........ October 15, 1842.................................. Destroyed 1861, by war Maysville..................... Maysville..................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Dubuque...................... Dubuque...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... October 10, 1843.................................. United with G.L. Iowa 1855 St. Marys..................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered, January 1864 Iowa City..................... Marshall...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... October 10, 1843.................................. United with G. L. of Iowa 1855 Landmark................... Platteville.................... Benton..................... Missouri........ October 12, 1843.................................. Destroyed 1861, by war Melody......................... Warsaw........................ ................................. Wis Ty.......... October 12, 1843.................................. United with G. L. Wisconsin, 1844 Pattonsburg................ Pattonsburg................. Davies...................... Missouri........ May 9, 1864......................................... Consolidated with Western Star No. 15, June 30, 1990 Marshall...................... Iowa City..................... Saline....................... Missouri........ October 12, 1843.................................. Arrested 1851 Rocheport.................... Rocheport.................... Boone....................... Missouri........ October 20, 1843.................................. United with Howard No. 4, April 19, 1945 Tebo............................. Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 23, 1844.................................. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 16, 1844.................................. Arrested 1864 College......................... Marion College............ Marion..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1844.................................. Changed to “Dickerson No.70” 1847 Dickerson.................... Warren........................ Marion..................... Missouri........ .............................................................. Formed from “College No. 70” Roanoke....................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Armstrong No. 70” October 1891 Armstrong................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Consolidated with Fayette No. 47, February 15, 1977 Danville....................... Danville....................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ October, 16, 1844................................. Consolidated with Florence No. 261, 1892 Gorin .......................... Gorin............................ Scotland................... Missouri........ October 13, 1892.................................. Consolidated with Rutledge No. 572, October 18, 1982 Eureka......................... Brunswick................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 17, 1845.................................. 1992 Ashley.......................... Ashley.......................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 19, 1846.................................. Surrendered October 18, 1897 Bowling Green............ Bowling Green............ Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 14, 1846.................................. Changed to “Ashley No. 75” Neosho......................... Neosho......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ October 14, 1846.................................. Surrendered March 1893 Hickory Grove............. Hickory Grove............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered March , 1893 Central........................ Molino.......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ October 12, 1893.................................. United with Hebron No. 354, February 20, 1951 Dana............................ Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1846.................................. Arrested October 38, 1852 Multanomah............... Oregon City................. ................................. Oregon.......... October 19, 1846.................................. 1st Lodge on Pacific Coast, United G. L. of Oregon Potter........................... Longwood.................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered December 2, 1896

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Town

County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Johnson....................... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ March 19, 1847.................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ June2, 1866.......................................... Consolidated with Cambridge No. 63, December 5, 1978 Mitchell....................... Columbia..................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Mo. Mil 3rd Reg’t Mo. Vol........................ ..................................... ................................. ...................... October 14, 1847.................................. Closed with Mexican War Hardin......................... Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. Of N. M... October 9, 1847.................................... No record except Dispensation Bates........................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Olive Branch............... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ October 14, 1847.................................. Arrested about 1855 Dresden....................... Dresden....................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Defiance....................... Sheridan...................... Worth....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1879.................................. Consolidated with Grant City No. 66, January 1888 Prairie......................... Harrisonville............... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1847.................................. Destroyed 1861, by war King Solomon.............. St. Catharine............... Linn......................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consolidated with Broodfield No. 86, January 1888 Russellville.................. Russellville.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. Consolidated with California No. 183, November 8, 2010 Madison....................... Madison....................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ October 12, 1847.................................. Consolidated with Paris Union No. 19, may 8, 1978 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 8,1848.......................................... Surrendered May 25, 1858 Evening Star............... Cuba............................ Crawford.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1855....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1875 Acacia.......................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 5, 1848......................................... Went down during the civil war Pleasant Hill............... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1848......................................... Arrested 1853 Chapman..................... Las Vegas.................... ................................. Ty. Of N. M.. June 2, 1866......................................... United with G. L. N. M. 1877 Meramac..................... Eureka......................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Arrested Septembe 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G. M Pomegrate-Pyramid... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ February 11, 1998............................... Consolidated with Forest Park No. 578, September 6, 2007 St. Andrews................. Shelbyville................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1848....................................... Consolidated with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Western Star............... “Convenient Place”..... ................................. Calif. Ty........ May 10, 1848....................................... Withdrew to form G.L. California, 1850 Mt. Vernon.................. Mt. Vernon.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Surrendered December 27, 1862 Canton......................... Canton......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Consolidated with Craft No. 287, December, 1898 Green . ........................ Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... United with United No. 5, 1857 Easton......................... Easton......................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested October, 1886m by J.W. Boyd, G.M. Bogard......................... Bogard......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 14, 1886.................................. Consolidated with Wakanda No. 52m November 12, 1981 Bloomington................ Bevier.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Consolidated with Callao No. 38, November 29,1982 Carthage..................... Carthage...................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... Burned out 1861 Heroine Rockhill......... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ November 12, 2001.............................. Consolidated with Ivanhoe No. 446, March 15, 2007 Relief........................... Georgetown................. Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Went down 1860 Macon.......................... Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrenedered 1873 Laporte........................ Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Changed to “Macon No. 106”, May 26, 1864 Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Surrendered February 10,1857 Golden Square............ Westport...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Arrested October 1886, by J.W. Boyd, G.M. New Madrid................ New Madrid................ New Madrid............. Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Destroyed during the Civil War Aztec............................ Las Cruces................... ................................. Ty. Of N. M... October 19, 1867.................................. United with G.L. N.M.,1877 Gothic.......................... Moberly....................... Randolph................. Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Consolidated with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Pineville...................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ October 22, 1896.................................. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 Altamont..................... Altamont..................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ September 19, 1919............................. United with Western Star No. 15, June 17,1949

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Montezuma................. Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. Of N. M.. May 8, 1851......................................... United with G.L. N.M.,1877 Louisiana.................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ 1807, by G.L. of Pennsylvania............ Arrested by G.L. Pennsylvania, 1824 St. Louis...................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ 1809, by G.L. of Pennsylvania............ Arrested Ezell............................. St. Francisville............ Clark........................ Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrenderd 1860 Maitland...................... Maitland...................... Holt.......................... Missouri........ October 1, 1867.................................... Consolidated with Mound City No. 294, March 8, 1988 Waverly....................... Waverly....................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered January 28, 1860 Sibley........................... Sibley........................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1863 Border......................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Surrendered October 1882 Laddonia..................... Laddonia..................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ October 18, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Hebron No. 354, April 17, 1990 Daviess........................ Gallatin....................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Arrested 1876 Barnes......................... Cabool.......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ October 19, 1878.................................. Consolidated with Mountain Grove No. 158, June 12, 1992 Versailles.................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consolidated with Morgan No. 320, 1923 Helena......................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 22, 1924.................................. Consolidated with Union Star no. 124, October 3, 1988 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered May 1862 Kingston...................... Kingston...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. United with Hamilton No. 224, December 15, 1953 Foster.......................... Boston.......................... Scott......................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1866 Erwin........................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 9, 1851......................................... Consolidated with Tuscan No. 360, December 20, 1983 Dover........................... Dover........................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 20, 1850....................................... Consolidated with Lafayette No. 437, February, 1893 Triplett........................ Triplett........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 12, 1893.................................. Surrendered Charter, July 15, 1982 Cedar........................... Fremont....................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1851....................................... Surrendered 1863 Dardene....................... O’Fallon....................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Arrested January 15, 1885, by R.F. Stevenson, G.M. Union Star.................. Union Star................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1885.................................. Consolidated with Ancient Craft No. 377, November 5, 1998 McFall-Gentryville..... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consolidated with Ancient Craft No. 377, October 16, 2003 Seaman....................... Milan........................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consolidated with Unionville No. 210 on October 1, 2012 Kirksville.................... Kirksville..................... Adair........................ Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 to No. 105 Live Oak...................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Lorraine...................... Ridgeway..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 17,1878................................... Consolidated with Lodge of Light No. 257, November 25, 1981 Constantine................. Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Surrendered July 28, 1874 Charleston................... Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ October 12, 1876.................................. Surrenedered December 1889 Barry........................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Arrested 1852 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested October 1886, by J.W. Boyd, G.M. Hume........................... Hume........................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 14, 1886.................................. Consolidated with Foster No. 554, October 16, 1978 Star of the West.......... Ironton......................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ May 5, 1855......................................... Consolidated with Pendleton No. 551, January 28, 2005 Sarcoxie....................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1851............................................ Arrested May 1858 Pleasant Mount.......... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30,1860........................................ Chaged to “Olean No. 134”, 1900 Olean........................... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30,1860........................................ Consolidated with Ionia No. 381, December 29, 1966 Ridgley........................ Ridgley......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 7, 1851......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Warrensburg............... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 19,1867................................... Consolidated with Corinthian No. 265, 1889 Braymer...................... Braymer...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ October 17, 1889.................................. Consolidated with Breckenridge No. 334, July 13, 2000 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ June, 1851............................................ Surrendered 1856 Prairieville.................. Prairieville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 28,1859........................................ Arrested 1895, by J.B. Thomas, G.M. Delphian...................... Birchtree..................... Shannon.................. Missouri........ October 17,1895................................... Surrendered July 31, 2000 Round Prairie............. Newark........................ Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 31,1855........................................ Arrested 1865

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Oregon......................... Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 31,1855........................................ Consolidated with Ewing No. 597, July 11, 1996 Smithton..................... Smithfield.................... ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kansas Papinsville.................. Papinsville................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28,1858........................................ Consolidated with Rockville No. 341, March 1928 Middleburry................ Middlebury.................. Mercer...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1872 Oriental....................... Trenton........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Trenton No. 111, May 20, 1880 Chain of Rocks............ Owensville................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ October 14, 1880.................................. Consolidated with Moscow Mills No. 558, October 1905 Pleasant Grove........... Otterville..................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consolidated with Sedalia No. 236, December 2, 1993 Flint Hill..................... Flint Hill..................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Surrendered 1863 John Dade................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ October 1, 1867.................................... Consolidated with Bolivar No. 195, February 9, 1993 Windsor City............... Windsor City............... Carroll..................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered 1855 Rising Star.................. Ebenezer...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Arrested 1898, by E.F. Allen, G.M. McGee.......................... College Mound............ Macon...................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... United with Excello No. 332, December 1936 Buffalo......................... Buffalo......................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ May, 1855............................................ Arrested 1861 Yancy........................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Arrested January 19, 1884, by L.A. Hall, G.M. Purdy........................... Purdy........................... Barry........................ Missouri........ October 7, 1884.................................... United with Monet No. 129, April 4, 1947 Leavenworth............... Leavenworth............... ................................. Kan. Ty......... June 2, 1855......................................... United to form G.L. Kansas Birming....................... Faucet.......................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consolidated with Wellington No. 22, January 3,1985 Berming...................... Faucet.......................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ May 22, 1853....................................... Consolidated with Wellington No. 22, January 3,1985 Linn Creek.................. Linn Creek.................. Camden................... Missouri........ May 26, 1855....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Kansas......................... Wayandotte................. ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kansas Concord....................... Concord....................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered April 1901 Ionic............................. Desloge........................ St. Francois............. Missouri........ October 17, 1901.................................. Consolidated with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, may 19, 1987 Spring Hill.................. Spring Hill................... Livingston................ Missouri........ June 1, 1860......................................... Arrested March 28, 1949 by H.F. Sunderland, G.M. Giddings...................... Nebraska City............. Otoe.......................... Neb. Ty......... May 29, 1856....................................... Made no returns Cornwell...................... Rose Hill...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Johnson....................... Greenville.................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Surrendered April 25, 1885 Pacific.......................... Pacific.......................... Franklin................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested January 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M Mendota...................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ October 11, 1879.................................. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L.A. Hall, G.M. Green City................... Green City................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Consolidated with Pollock No. 349, January 1, 1975 Edina........................... Edina........................... Knox......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1865....................................... Arrested May, 1866 Pleasant...................... Morrisville................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ October 27, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Robert Morris.............. Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Surrendered 1857 Clifton Hill.................. Clifton Hill.................. Randolph................. Missouri........ October 15, 1858.................................. Consolidated with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 Whitesville.................. Whitesville.................. Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Consolidated with Ancient Craft No. 377 on August 1, 2009 Occidental................... Overland...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Consolidated with Overland No. 623, February 22, 1990 Maryville..................... Maryville..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... United with Nodaway No. 470, December 10, 1931 Mirabile....................... Mirabile....................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consolidated with Polo No. 232, 1889 Portageville................. Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ October 16, 1890.................................. Surrendered Charter March 5, 1964 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1861 Orient ......................... Francais....................... St. Louis City.......... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Surrendered January 1888 Puxico.......................... Puxico.......................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. Surrendered June, 1892 Revere......................... Revere.......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 31, 1892.................................. United with Hiram No. 362, September 4, 1936

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County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Fairmount................... Fairmount................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1863 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1863 Benevolence................ Utica............................ Livingston................ ...................... May 30, 1987....................................... Consolidated with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000 Wolf Island.................. Wolf Island.................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Surrendered August 22, 1874 Union (Bollinger)........ Wolford’s Store............ Bollinger.................. Missouri........ May, 1857... Went down 1863, by war Union........................... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Surrendered May, 1892 Powell.......................... Powell.......................... McDonald................ Missouri........ October 13, 1982.................................. Surrendered September, 1903 Sturgeon...................... Sturgeon...................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consolidated with Centralia No. 59, June 2, 1994 Newton........................ Stark City.................... Newton.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consolidated with Granby No. 514, December, 1927 Point Pleasant............ Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ May 30, 1857.Name Change only to U.G. Totty Lodge No. 176, May 2013 Winchester.................. Winchester.................. Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Griswold...................... Bellflower.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consolidated with Montgomery No. 249, April 18,1978 Kenner......................... Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1862, by war Des Moines.................. Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Pyramid....................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. Consolidated with Pomegranate No 95, February 11, 1998 Novelty........................ Novelty........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested November 9, 1936 by G.W. Walker, G.M. Pilot Knob................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. No. 536, May 9, 1989 Stewartsville............... Stewartsville............... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1859....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. California.................... California.................... Monitieau................ Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Surrendered June, 1898 Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Arrested 1886, by J.W. Boyd, G.M Hale City..................... Hale............................. Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 15,1886................................... Arrested September, 1892 Fairfield....................... Fairfield....................... Benton..................... Missouri........ October, 1892....................................... Arrested January 18, 1899, by E.F. Allen, G.M. Morley......................... Morley......................... Scott......................... Missouri........ October 19, 1899.................................. Consolidated with Lakeville No. 489, July 26, 2012 Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Morality....................... Renick.......................... Randolph................. Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Moberly No. 344, January 3, 1929 Henry Clay.................. Millersburg.................. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Arrested June 1881, by W.R. Srubblefield, G.M. Carter.......................... Jefferson City.............. Cole.......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Jefferson City No. 43, 1889 Zeredatha.................... St. Joseph.................... ................................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consolidated with Charity No. 331 to form Charity-Zeredatha 189 Putnam........................ Newton........................ Sullivan................... Missouri........ May 28, 1854....................................... Surrendered September 22, 1992 Zerubbabel.................. Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1854....................................... Arrested June 1879, by N.M. Givan, G.M. Wilson......................... Pocahontas.................. Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ October 16, 1879.................................. United with Mystic Tie No. 221, December 2, 1938 Frankford.................... Frankford.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1859....................................... Consolidated with new London No. 307, February 11, 1972 Wellsville..................... Wellsville..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 30, 1869....................................... Consolidated with Montgomery No. 246, December 22, 1975 Wet Au Glaize............. Wet Auglaise............... Camden................... Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Surrendered 1862 Quitman...................... Quitman...................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consolidated with Skidmore No. 511, April 23, 1973 Camden....................... Camden....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Went down 1861, by Civil War Washburn.................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Sonora......................... Watson......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with North Star No. 157, February 23, 1981 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Arresteed January 1892, by B.H. Ingram, G.M. Ravenwood.................. Ravenwood.................. Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1892.................................. Consolidated with Norway No. 470, May 5, 1980 Westville..................... Westville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consolidted with Marceline No. 481, July 20, 1968

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203 Pleasant Ridge............ Pleasant Ridge............ Harrison.................. Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 ro No. 105 203 Green Ridge................ Windsor....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Surrendered 1873 203 Brumley...................... Brumley....................... Miller....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Consolidated with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 204 Bent............................. Taos............................. ................................. Ty. Of N. M... June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1865 204 Rowley......................... Dearborn..................... Platte....................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Camden Point No. 168, March 3, 1992 205 Rocky Mount............... Camp Ford.................. ................................. Utah Ty........ June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1862 206 Somerset..................... Powesville.................... Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 29,1861........................................ Consolidated with Hartford No. 171, January 7, 1994 208 Alto Vista.................... Alto Vista.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Arrested 1865 208 Salisbury..................... Salisbury..................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 211 Orion........................... St. Joseph.................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Surrendered 1863 212 Austin.......................... Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Destroyed 1861, by war 214 Forest City.................. Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consolidated with Oregon No. 139, March 13, 1974 216 West Plains................. West Plains................. Howell...................... Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Surrendered 1861 216 Granby........................ Granby......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1867.................................. Surrendered December, 1892 217 Quincy......................... Quincy......................... Hickory.................... Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Destroyed by Civil War 218 American Good Hope... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consolidated with Craftsman No. 717, March 15, 1997 219 Emerson...................... Emerson...................... Marion..................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War 219 Everett........................ Everett......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 219 New Boston................. New Boston................. Macon...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered 1871 219 Albert Pike.................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ .............................................................. Consolidated with Country Club No. 656, September 19, 2012 221 Mystic Tie................... Oak Ridge.................... Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 20, 1861....................................... Consolidated with excelsior No. 441, September 25, 1996 222 Farmers....................... LaBelle........................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Surrendered 1887 223 Jasper.......................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May 1861............................................. Destroyed 1863, by Civil War 223 Woodlawn.................... Woodlawn.................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Madison No. 91, August 1920 224 Lamar.......................... Lamar.......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War 227 Cypress........................ Laclede........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Consolidated with Jackson No. 82, October 12, 1981 229 Nevada........................ Nevada (Alpha)........... Grundy..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Surrendered Charter 1871 229 Mitchell....................... Columbus.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Surrendered October, 1888 229 Claflin.......................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1889.................................. United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 231 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ May, 1863............................................ Surrendered 1899 231 Cardwell...................... Cardwell...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ October 19, 1899.................................. Consolidated with Hornersville No. 215, February 1, 1999 232 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 27, 1863.................................. Surrendered 1865, no returns 232 Lone Jack.................... Lone Jack.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Surrendered 1877 233 Bucklin........................ Bucklin........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Consolidated with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 235 Ionic............................. Rensselaer................... Ralls......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. 235 Weatherby................... Weatherby................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. United with Parrott No. 308, Septmeber 16, 1946 239 Spencersburg.............. Spencersburg.............. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 1865............................................. Surrendered Septmenber 1881 240 Granville..................... Granville..................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1865....................................... Consolidated with Woodlawn No. 223, Septmeber 1911 240 Manes.......................... Manes.......................... Wright...................... Missouri........ October 2, 1913.................................... Consolidated withn Mountain Grove No. 158, September 27, 1929 241 Palestine..................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ September 1, 2001............................... Name Change Only, September 1, 2001 (St. Charles No. 241) 242 Portland...................... Readsville.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 243 Keystone...................... Webster Grove............ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consolidated with Keystone-Trinity No. 243 February 17, 1958 244 Middle Fabius............. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consolidated with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 246 Montgomery City........ Montgomery City........ Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Surrendered May 12,1919 * Changed to Versailles No. 320

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Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ September 19, 1917............................. Consolidated with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Rochester.................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1867.................................. Arrested July 1917 by Edward Higbee, G.M. Carrol ......................... Norborne..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 19, 1867.................................. Consolidated with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 High Hill..................... High Hill..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ October, 1867....................................... Consolidated with Jonesburg No. 457, February 1899 Glensted...................... Glensted...................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ October 18, 1900.................................. United with Versailles No., 320, March 22, 1943 Alanthus...................... Alanthus Grove........... Gentry...................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939 Lindley........................ Lindley........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Changed to “Laredo No. 253: 1898 Laredo......................... Laredo......................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Trenton No. 111, December 6, 1984 Alton............................ Alton............................ Oregon..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Woodside No. 387, August 15, 2009 Shekinah..................... Festus.......................... Jefferson ................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Arrested May 23, 1950, by J.M. Bradford, G.M., restored by G.M. 9/28/50 Lodge of Light............. Eagleville..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Bethany No. 97, December 10, 2002 Ravanna...................... Ravanna...................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. United with Mercer No. 35, November 5, 1935 Lodge of Love.............. Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Glenwood No. 427, November 17, 1999 Florence....................... New Florence.............. Montgomery............ Missouri........ October 5, 1886.................................... United with Montgomery No. 246, February 16, 1942 Fayetteville................. Fayetteville................. Johnson................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Arrested January, 1990 Kirbyville.................... Hollister...................... Taney....................... Missouri........ October 18, 1900.................................. United with Branson No. 587, February 21, 1941 Social........................... Martinsburg................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Aurora-Theodore Roosevelt..................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Overland -Occidental No. 623 June 14, 1990 Lodge of Truth............ Atlanta........................ Macon...................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Rock Prairie................ Halltown...................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Ash Grove No. 100, February 11, 1922 New Salem.................. Winfield....................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ October 18, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Moscow No. 558, to form Lincoln County No. 682 New Market................ New Market................ Platte....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Surrendered October 1878 Cold Spring................. Leeton.......................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 16, 1879.................................. Consolidated with Corinthian Lodge No. 265, November 22, 2011 Tranquility.................. Orearville.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Cambridge No. 63, January 5, 1915 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ September 29,1915.............................. United with Salem No. 225, 1936 Index........................... Index............................ Cass......................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Arrested 1877 Wm. D Muir................ Piolot Grove................. Cooper...................... Missouri........ October 11, 1878.................................. Consolidated with Wallace No. 456, February 12, 1971 Avilla........................... Bower’s Mills............... Lawrence................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Arrested by G.L. 1904 Essex........................... Essex........................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Bloomfield N. 153, February 4, 1988 Reeds Spring............... Reeds Spring............... Stone........................ Missouri........ September , 1909................................. Surrendered April 8, 1931 Lodge of Peace............ Chilhowee.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Chilhowee No. 487, October 1908 Cosmos........................ Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Benjamin Franklin No. 642, June 1, 2004 Lily.............................. Grant City................... Worth....................... Missouri........ October 1868........................................ Arrested December 1880, by W.R.Stubblefield, G.M New Boston................. New Boston................. Linn......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Earl.............................. Coffey........................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Western Star No. 15, December 1, 1997 Hesperian.................... Virgil City.................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Surrendered September 1888 Urich........................... Urich............................ Henry....................... Missouri........ October 19, 1889.................................. United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Acacia.......................... Paradise...................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Temperance, No. 438, September 1899 Graham....................... Graham....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 18, 1900.................................. Consolidated with Rosendale No. 404, November 10, 1983 Fairmont..................... Wyaconda.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Williamstown No. 370, May 20, 1982 Sarcoxie....................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Charter arrested by G.M. John W. Hess, April 16, 2012 Mound City................. Mound City................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ October 16, 1868.................................. Consolidated with Oregon No. 139, July 1, 1989 Moniteau..................... Jamestown.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ October 16, 1868.................................. Consolidated with California No. 183, June 13, 1989

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Grove........................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1868.................................. Surrendered 1874 Cameron...................... Cameron...................... Clinton . .................. Missouri........ October 10, 1875.................................. Consolidated with Vincil No. 62, 1888 Ozark........................... Fair Grove................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 15. 1868.................................. Arrested June 27, 1944, by W.F. Woodruff, G.M. Marble Hill.................. Marble Hill.................. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ October 15. 1868.................................. Consolidated with Trowell no. 440, December 1899 Temple......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 15. 1868.................................. Consolidated with Gate City No 522, April 6, 1999 Doric............................ Elkland........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ September 15, 1868............................. Consolidated with Webster No. 98, May 16, 1997 White Hall................... Barnard....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 15. 1868.................................. United with Valley No. 413, January 20, 1955 Faithful....................... Fairdealing.................. Ripley....................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered June, 1903 Signal.......................... Mindend Mines........... Barton...................... Missouri........ October 31, 1903.................................. United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1866.................................. Arrested August 26, 1921, by W.F. Johnson, G.M. Ashlar.......................... Commerce.................... Scott......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered Charter, December 13, 1976 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Ralls No. 33, December 14, 2005 King Hiram................. Knoxville..................... Ray........................... Missouri........ October 12, 1865.................................. United with Polo No. 232, February 24, 1932 Kearney....................... Kearney....................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Liberty NO. 31, June 8, 1992 Mt. Pleasant................ Ellington...................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Kingsville.................... Kingsville.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered September 2, 1922 St. Aubert.................... St. Aubert.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered December 14, 1882 Rome............................ Rome............................ Douglas.................... Missouri........ October 11, 1883.................................. Consolidated with Ava No. 26, March 1888 Pine............................. Bradley........................ Ripley....................... Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. Consolidated with Composite no. 369, November 18, 1961 Altona.......................... Altona.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Arrested March 1896, by A.M. Hough, G.M. Rural........................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Temple No. 299, April 21,1987 Osborn......................... Osborn......................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ October 8, 1869.................................... Consolidated with Vincil No. 62, September 20, 1971 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with St. Francisville No. 588, August 6, 1992 Paulville...................... Brashear...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Colony No. 168, October 21, 1999 Chapel Hill.................. Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered September 14, 1889 Amazonia.................... Amazonia.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Many Springs.............. Many Springs.............. Oregon..................... Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. Consolidated with Alton No. 255, September 1917 Morgan........................ Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Spetember 19, 1917............................. Consolidated with Versailles No. 117, October 18, 1923 Jonathan..................... Denver......................... Worth....................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Surrendered January 31, 2000 Hardin......................... Hardin......................... Ray........................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Wakanda No. 52 January 9, 1975 Cornerstone................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Benjamin Franklin No. 642, August 1, 1984 Dockery....................... Meadville..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. Consolidated with Jackson No. 82, October 25, 1993 New Home................... Sprague....................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1879.................................. Consolidated with Foster No. 554, March 1898 Kit Carson................... Elizabethtown............. Colfax....................... Ty. Of N. M.. October 12, 1869.................................. Arrested 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Cainsville.................... Cainsville.................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1820.................................. Consolidated with Bethany nNo. 97, December 10, 1991 Kennedy...................... Elmo............................ Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 30, 1870.................................. Arrested July 31, 1944, by W.F. Woodruff, G.M. Bertrand...................... Bertrand...................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ October 16, 1879.................................. Arrested March 12, 1923, by B.S. Lee, G.M. Lathrop....................... Lathrop........................ Clinton..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested May 1879, by N.M. Givan, G.M. Paul Revere................. Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 26, 1923.................................. Consolidated with Paul Revere Progress No. 657 March 28, 1996 Charity........................ St. Joseph.................... Buchanon................. Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated w/Zeredatha 189 to form Charity-Zeredatha 189 10/20/2007 Clark City................... Clark City.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1870.................................. Surrendered 1875 Ryland......................... Berlin........................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Ocotober 14, 1875................................ Arrested September 10, 1904, W.F. Kuhn, G.M. Excello......................... Excello......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Censer No. 172, December 27, 1982

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Chilicothe.................... Chilicothe.................... Livingston................ Missouri........ October 12, 1869.................................. United with Friendship No. 89, october 6, 1939 Oak Grove................... Pink Hill...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 12, 1870.................................. Surrendered October 3, 1873 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested January 1887, by G.R. Hunt, G.M. Myrtle.......................... Millville....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Richmond No. 57, Septmeber 23, 1921 Amity........................... Smithton...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Surrendered January 1884 Jericho......................... Jericho......................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Arrested October 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Westport...................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 11, 1894.................................. Consolidated with Swope Park No. 617, June 21, 2007 Relief........................... Republic....................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Surrendered May, 1899 Rockville...................... Rockville...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1900....................................... Consolidated with Star No. 419, August 23, 1963 Agricola....................... Petersburg................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. United with Clinton No. 548, December 10, 1943 Landmark................... Kennett........................ Dunklin.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested March 1879, by N.M. Givan, G.M. Spring Creek............... Lecoma........................ Dent......................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Surrendered October 19, 1918 America....................... Bates............................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 19, 1919............................. Consolidated with Good Hope No. 218, May 5, 1990 Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested 1872 Cimarron..................... Cimarron..................... Colfax....................... Ty. Of N.M... October 14, 1875.................................. Surrendered 1879 Wadesburg.................. Creighton.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 2, 1882.................................... Arrested Septmeber 17, 1849, H.F. Sunderland, G.M. Lone Star.................... Lone Star..................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested January 25, 1984, by L.A. Hall, G.M. Tyrian.......................... Johnstown................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1870.................................. United with Montrose No. 408, August 28, 1950 Mosaic......................... Bellview....................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Star of the West No. 133, October 25,1997 Ben Franklin............... Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Savannah No. 71, July 1886 Benton......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 14, 1886.................................. Arrested 1905, L.B. Valliant, G.M. Phelps.......................... Phelps City.................. Atchison................... Missouri........ October 1870........................................ Surrenderd 1881 Young’s Creek............. Rowena........................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Hebron No. 354, July 1891 Auxvasse..................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 Comfort....................... Rocky Comfort............ McDonald................ Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested January 19, 1884, by L.A, Hall, G.M. Northwest................... Trakio.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ October 16,1884................................... Consolidated with North Star No. 157, February 23, 1998 Garrett........................ Arcola.......................... Dade......................... Missouri........ October 13,1871................................... Consolidated with Washington No. 87, January 27, 1970 Hiram.......................... Kahoka........................ Clark........................ Missouri........ October 3, 1870.................................... Consolidated with St. Francisville No. 588, January 6, 2004 King David.................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Surrenderd 1879 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested Septembet 1888, by W.M. Williams, G.M. Unanimity................... Weston......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Surrendered 1879 Barry........................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Pythagoras No. 383, September 4, 2003 Williamstown.............. Williamstown.............. Lewis........................ Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Monticello, No. 383, March 22, 2007 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Arrested January 10, 1883, by C.C. Woods, G.M. Non Pareil................... East Lynne.................. Cass......................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Jewel No. 480, February 13, 1979 Mandeville.................. Manderville................. Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested January 14, 1896, by A.M. Hough, G,M. Amity........................... Filley............................ Cedar....................... Missouri........ October 22, 1896.................................. Consolidated with Clintonville No.482, February 1906 Golden Rule................ Jonesburg.................... Mongtgomery.......... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Surrenderd June, 1892 Wilderness.................. Wilderness................... Oregon..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1874.................................. United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Plumb.......................... Middletown................. Mongtgomery.......... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested September 1888, by A.S. Houston, G.M. Kilwinning.................. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Middle Fabius, No. 244, October 1894 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ October 10, 1894.................................. Arrested February 1906,, by A.S. Houston, G.M. Berlin.......................... Fairport....................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ March 19, 1906.................................... Consolidated with Parrott No. 308, July 27, 1984

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Town

County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Coatesville................... Coatesville................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ October 1871........................................ Consolidated with Glenwood NO. 427, 1881 Ionia............................ Eldon........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Versailles, No. 320, February 9, 2004 Richland...................... Richland...................... Pulaski..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested February 1898, by F.J. Tygard, G.M. Mt. Ararat................... Topaz........................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. United with Pilot Knob No. 182, January 27, 1940 Harmony..................... Vibbard........................ Ray........................... Missouri........ October 1871........................................ Consolidated with Clay No. 207, June 1899 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1901.................................. Consolidated with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 East Prairie................. East Prairie................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ September 1, 1904............................... Consolidated withn Charleston NO. 407, July 14, 1988 Reynolds...................... Centerville................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1887.................................. Consolidated with Hopewill No. 239, May 1899 Alexander.................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ October 13, 1870.................................. Consolidated with Hale No. 184, October 1887 Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. United with Index No. 54, January 24, 1941 Chula........................... Chula........................... Livingston................ Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested March 28, 1949, by H.F. Sunderland, G.M. Arcana......................... Harris.......................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Surrendered Charter April 29, 1983 Marionville.................. Marionville.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ November 21, 1871.............................. United with Canopy No. 284, January 5, 1945 Dagon.......................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Surrendered December 1902 Lucerne....................... Lucerne........................ Putnam.................... Missouri........ October 21, 1903.................................. Surrendered 1936 Latimer....................... Licking......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested October 21, 1897, by G.L. Hatfield....................... Hatfield........................ Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 19, 1888.................................. Consolidated with Lodge of Light No. 257, February 17, 1931 Western Light............. Louisburg.................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Riddick No. 361, Decmeber 22, 1992 Pike............................. Curryville.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Cosolidated with Pheonix No. 136, June 10, 2003 Centre.......................... Lebannon..................... Laclede..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Carterville................... Carterville................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1883.................................. Consolidated with Webb City, No. 512, January 1, 2001 Gavel........................... New Cambria.............. Macon...................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Surrendered October 1900 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1901.................................. Consolidated with Trilumina No. 205, January 1, 1968 Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested October 22, 1896 by, G.L. Rosendale.................... Rosendale.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 22, 1896.................................. Consolidated with Savannah No. 71, November 5, 1992 Meridian Sun.............. Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Arrested August 1885, by R.F. Stevenson, G.M. Everton........................ Everton........................ Dade......................... Missouri........ October 15, 1885.................................. Consolidated with Washington No. 87, December 23, 1986 Malden........................ Malden......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. with Four Mile No. 212, September 17, 1998 Ituraea........................ Hannible...................... Marion..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Hannible No. 188, 1880 Houston....................... Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873 Royal........................... Mooresville.................. Livingston................ Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Arrested August 1893, by J.R. Parson, G.M. Montrose..................... Montrose..................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Unity........................... Richmond.................... Ray........................... Missouri........ October 13, 1871.................................. Surrendered 1876 Civil Bend................... Civil Bend.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1878.................................. Arrested October 1899, by E.F. Allen, G.M. Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1902.................................. Consolidated with Silex No. 75, October 28, 1977 Joppa........................... Hartville...................... Wright...................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Norwood No. 622, June 6, 1991 Valley.......................... Bolckow....................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Rosendale No. 404, October 26, 1981 Hunnewell................... Hunnewell................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1871.................................. Consolidated with Shelbina No. 228, March 18, 1998 Cache........................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 14, 1871.................................. Gardenville No. 655, April 22, 1999 Covenant..................... Carrollton.................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Wkanda No. 52, 1880 Cedar Creek................ Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. United with Shawnee No. 653, February 24, 1933 Star.............................. Taberville.................... St. Clair................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Clintonville No. 482, December 8, 1994 Itaska.......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Meridian No. 2, October 7, 1968

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Euclid.......................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ October 12, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Versailles No. 117, 1885 Urbana........................ Urbana........................ Dallas....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1886.................................. Consolidated with Hermitage No. 288, December 7, 1991 Newburg...................... Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Galt.............................. Galt.............................. Grundy..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Trenton No. 111, December 7, 1978 Cedar City................... Cedar City................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ October 17, 1872.................................. Arrested 1904, by G.L. Green Ridge................ Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Leesville...................... Leesville...................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested October 1886, by G.L. Sedgwickville.............. Sedgwickville.............. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ October 14, 1886.................................. Arrested March 1897, by D.A. Jamison, G.M. Rothville...................... Rothville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 21, 1897.................................. Consolidated with Mendon No. 628, June 15, 1975 Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested December 1896, by D.A. Jamison, G.M. Pittsville...................... Holden......................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. Consolidated with Holden No. 262, February 27, 1931 Iron Mountain............. Iron Mountain............. Iron.......................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Star of the West No. 133, 1894 Winona........................ Winona........................ Shannon.................. Missouri........ October 10, 1894.................................. Consolidated with Eminence No. 607, January 2, 1997 Cement........................ Halfway....................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Bolivar No. 195, February 20, 1929 Dauphine..................... Dauphine..................... Osage....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Surrendered 1879 Black Oak.................... Preston........................ Hickory.................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Urbana No. 421, December 1890 Competition................ Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with Laclede No. 83, May 7, 1987 Silent Temple.............. Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Surrendered October 1877 Wheeling..................... Wheeling..................... Livingston................ Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Friendship No. 89, April 22, 1969 St. Nicholas................. Cave Spring................. Greene..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested 1897, by D.A. Jamison, G.M. Rockbridge.................. Almartha..................... Ozark....................... Missouri........ October 21, 1897.................................. Consolidated with Robert Burns, No. 496, July 1, 2005 LaMonte...................... LaMonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested October 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Arrested 1897, by D.A. Jamison, G.M. Gothic.......................... Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. United wth St. Francisville No. 588, April 4, 1940 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ ctober 16, 1872..................................... Arrested October 1886, by J.W. Boyd, G.M Lafayette..................... Corder.......................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ April 6, 1887........................................ Arrested February 17, 1941, by H.S. Truman, G.M. Trowel......................... Marble Hill.................. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with West View No. 103, October 17, 2011 Mt. Lebanon................ Mt. Moriah.................. Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Surrenderd 1879 Burlington................... Burlington................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Nodaway No. 470, October 7, 1991 Anchor......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 West Gate.................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested 1887, by G.R. Hunt, G. M. Westgate..................... Kirkwood..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. Consolidated with Kirkwood No. 484, October 11, 1998 Greenfield.................... Greenfield.................... Dade......................... Missouri........ October 1873........................................ Consolidated with Washington No. 87, December 1898 Fairview...................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ October 1873........................................ Surrendered August, 1899 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ August 17, 1901................................... Consolidated with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, October 7, 1996 Schell City................... Schell City................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Clintonville Lodge No. 482, July 17, 2014 Piedmont..................... Piedmont..................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested January 19, 1884, by L.A. Hall, G.M. Bois d’Arc.................... Bois d’Arc.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. United with Ash Grove No. 100, April 5, 1932 Argyle.......................... Nevada........................ Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Surrendered March, 1892 Raymore...................... Raymore...................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1892.................................. United with Belton No. 450, February 2, 1937 Verona......................... Verona......................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. United with Monet No. 129, July 2, 1937 Benton......................... Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested May 21, 1884, by L.A. Hall, G.M. Cecil............................. Cottonwood Pt............. Pemiscott................. Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Consolidated with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Continental................. ..................................... ................................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consolidated with Hemple No. 37, September 4, 1990

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Barnesville.................. Ellington...................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Arrested January 1904, by W.F. Kuyn, G.M. Hinton......................... Hinton......................... Boone....................... Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Surrendered March 1, 1963 Triple Tie.................... Brazeau....................... Perry........................ Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Surrendered April, 1893 Melville....................... Dadeville..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Washington No. 87, May 22, 1979 Lambskin.................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Albagil-Freedom No. 636, July 1, 2011 Santa Fe...................... Santa Fe...................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Paris Union No. 19, May 26, 2000 Lake............................. Cunningham............... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Arrested November 7, 1876 Aullville....................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Changed to “Concordia No. 464,” January 13, 1920 Concordia.................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Barbee No. 217, January 27, 1978 Silver City................... Silver City................... Grant....................... Ty. Of N.M... October 17, 1873.................................. Surrendered and United with G.L. of N.M., 1882 Gaynor City................. Parnell......................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Arrested March 6, 1944, by W.F. Woodruff, G.M. Centre View................ Centre View................ Johnson................... Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Arrested November 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. Southwest................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Anderson No. 621, July 2, 1996 Red Oak....................... Red Oak....................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ October 16, 1873.................................. United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Pickering..................... Pickering..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 17, 1873.................................. Consolidated with Xenia No. 50, December 17, 1981 Guilford....................... Guilford....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. United with Nodaway No 470, December 14, 1944 Golden......................... Golden City................. Barton...................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Consolidated with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ October 17, 1901.................................. Consolidated with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, October 7, 1996 Racine.......................... Seneca......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Arrested 1942, by H.C. Johnston, G.M. Triangle....................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Surrendered October 1877 Rich Hill...................... Rich Hill...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 29, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Butler No. 254, December 28, 1987 Union........................... LaJunta....................... ................................. Ty. Of N.M... October 15, 1874.................................. United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Clinton........................ Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Irish Grove.................. Milton.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Changed to “Fairfax No. 483,” 1894 Paragon....................... Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Surrendered 1879 Coldwater.................... Drexel.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Grand River No 276, February 11, 2008 Herndon...................... Herndon...................... Saline....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Arrested March 1906, by, A.S. Houston, G.M. Chilhowee................... Chilhowee.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ September 6, 1906............................... Consolidated with Corinthian No. 265, October 6, 1986 Lock Springs............... Lock Springs............... Daviess.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Consolidated with Jamesport No. 584, January 2, 1989 Montevallo.................. Montevallo................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Consolidated with Stockton No. 283, January 7, 2010 Pittsville...................... Pittsville...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ October 15, 1874.................................. Arrested 1875 Vernon......................... Bronaugh..................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 12, 1876.................................. United with Hermon No. 187, January 26, 1943 Lewistown................... Lewistown................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1876.................................. Consolidated with Monticello No. 58, December 12, 1974 Globe........................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1876.................................. Consolidated with Perserverance No. 92, 1890 West Prarie................. Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Arrested December 1894, by, J.B. Thomas, G.M. Strafford...................... Strafford...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1877.................................. Arrested September 1906, by, A.S. Houston, G.M. Kaseyville.................... Kaseyville.................... Macon...................... Missouri........ October 11, 1877.................................. Surrendered January, 1898 Pee Dee........................ Musselfork................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. United with Westville No. 202, January 16, 1943 Paynesville.................. Paynesville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ October 11, 1877.................................. Consolidated with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Harmony..................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 17, 1917............................. Consolidated with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Jameson...................... Jameson...................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ October 11, 1877.................................. Consolidated with Gallatin No. 106, February 14, 1984 Philadelphia................ Philidelphia................. Marion..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1877.................................. Consolidated with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Prairie Home.............. Prairie Home............... Cooper...................... Missouri........ October 13, 1881.................................. Consolidated with Cooper No. 36, February 23, 1999 Avalon......................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Euclid.......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 21, 1918............................. Consolidated with Magnolia No. 626, August 24, 1989

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Clearmont................... Clearmont................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Van Buren................... Van Buren................... Carter...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Barnesville No. 353, May 13, 2004 Biswell......................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Surrendered June 20, 1925 New Hampton............. New Hampton............. Harrison ................. Missouri........ October 28, 1925.................................. Consolidated with Bethany No. 97, January 1, 1994 Chariton...................... Guthridge Mills........... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 1882........................................ Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Senath......................... Senath......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ October 22, 1902.................................. Consolidated with Hornersville No. 215, January 2, 1989 Exeter.......................... Exeter.......................... Barry........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Milford......................... Milford......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Consolidated with Lamar No. 292, January 1, 1970 Seligman..................... Seligman..................... Barry........................ Missouri........ October 12, 1882.................................. Arrested May 4, 1941, by, H.S. Truman, G.M. Oriental....................... Blackburn.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ October 11, 1883.................................. Consolidated with Barbee No. 217, November 21, 1996 Turney......................... Turney......................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1883.................................. Surrendered November 18, 1895 Crane........................... Crane........................... Stone........................ Missouri........ October 22, 1896.................................. Consolidated with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Toltee........................... Mexico......................... Rep. of Mexico......... ...................... October 11, 1883.................................. Surrendered January 31, 1894 Clifton Heights........... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 10, 1894.................................. Consolidated with Meridian No. 2, January 23, 1997 Lockwood..................... Lockwood..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ October 11, 1893.................................. Consolidatedi with Washington No. 87, May 26, 1987 Gate City..................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 11, 1883.................................. Consolidated with Temple No. 299, April 6, 1999 Kidder......................... Kidder.......................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Consolidated with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 Stinson........................ Stinson........................ Lawrence................. Missouri........ October 22, 1902.................................. United with Miller No. 567, September 22, 1948 Spickardsville............. Spickard...................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ October 16, 1886.................................. Consolidated with Trenton NO. 111, May 2, 1974 Cunningham............... Summer....................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 16, 1884.................................. Consolidated with Mendon No. 628, February 14, 1989 Niangua....................... Niangua....................... Webster.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1885.................................. Arrested 1918, by W.A. Clark, G.M. Apollo.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 18, 1918............................. Consolidated with Bridgeton NO. 80, June 21, 1990 Ritchey........................ Ritchey........................ Newton.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1885.................................. Arrested 1916 by, F.R. Jesse, G.M. Peculiar....................... Peculiar....................... Cass......................... Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Walker......................... Walker......................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 12, 1887.................................. Surrendered February 19, 1898 Bethel.......................... Bethel.......................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ October 11, 1888.................................. Consolidated with Shelbina No. 228, November 6, 1985 Comfort....................... Wheaton...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. Consolidated with Pythagoras No. 383, April 18, 2013 Franklin...................... St. Clair....................... Franklin................... Missouri........ October 16, 1889.................................. Arrested July 1904, by, W.F. Kuhn, G.M. Stella........................... Stella........................... Newton.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1889.................................. Consolidated with Neosho No. 247, January 31, 2014 Dawn........................... Dawn........................... Livingston................ Missouri........ October 17, 1889.................................. Consolidated with Breckenridge No. 334, November 14, 2013 Winigan....................... Winigan....................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ October 17, 1889.................................. Surrendered Charter, March 3, 2009 Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Cairo NO. 486, October 1, 2004 Ferguson..................... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 18, 1889.................................. Consolidated with Berkeley NO. 667, September 11, 1998 Ferguson-Berkeley..... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 11, 1998............................. Chaged Name to Masters Lodge No. 542 Masters....................... Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 16, 2000.................................. Consolidated with Bridgeton No. 80, June 7, 2007 Fides............................ Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Heroin No. 104, December 1890 Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Hebron NO. 354, December 25, 1916 Algabil......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 19, 1917............................. Consolidated with Algabil Freedom NO. 636, April 27, 1996 Prairie Hill.................. Prairie Hill.................. Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1890.................................. Consolidated with Salisbury No. 208, November 18, 1919 Orient.......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20, 2000 Southgate.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 15, 1990.................................. Consolidated with Orient No. 546, June 26, 1992 Rose Hill...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with Polar Star Rose Hill No. 79, June 24, 2005 Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with Windsor No. 29, October 4, 1994 Clarksburg.................. Clarksburg.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with California No 183, December 12, 1978 Foster.......................... Foster.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ October 15, 1891.................................. Consolidated with Butler No. 254, July 1, 2004 Prairie ........................ Gilman......................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ October 13, 1892.................................. Consolidated with Bethany No. 97, April 24, 1990

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Remarks

Blairstown................... Blairstown................... Henry....................... Missouri........ July 4, 1892......................................... United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Moscow........................ Moscow........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ October 11, 1892.................................. Consolidated with New Salem No. 270 to for Lincoln County No. 682 Clarksdale................... Clarksdale................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ October 12, 1893.................................. Consolidated with Continental No. 37, July 18, 2006 Nelson......................... Nelson.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ October 12, 1893.................................. Consolidated with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 Cowgill........................ Caruthersville............. Pemiscott................. Missouri........ October 16, 1872.................................. Consolidated with Polo No. 232, November 1, 1993 Deepwater................... Deepwater................... Henry....................... Missouri........ October 17, 1895.................................. United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 York............................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 17, 1895.................................. Consolidated with Swope Park No. 617, August 8, 2002 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Davies...................... Missouri........ October 19, 1898.................................. Consolidated with Trenton No. 111, September 3, 2009 Maplewood.................. Maplewood.................. St. Louis.................. Missouri........ .............................................................. merged w/Keystone-Trinity to become “Spirit of St. Louis No. 27,” June 16, 1999 Miller........................... Miller........................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Mt. Vernon No. 99, December 7, 1999 Marlborough............... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ October 26, 1927.................................. United with Blue Springs, No. 337, July 5, 2001 Tiff City....................... Tiff City....................... McDonald................ Missouri........ September 29, 1904............................. Consolidated with Anderson No. 621, October 7, 1926 Hayti........................... ..................................... Pemiscott................. Missouri........ September 28, 2005............................. Consolidated with Caruthersville No. 461 September 7, 1993 Rutledge...................... Rutledge...................... Scotland................... Missouri........ September 28, 1905............................. Consolidated with Memphis No. 16, September 6, 2004 LaMonte...................... Lamonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ September 29, 1905............................. Consolidated with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Ewing ......................... Ewing.......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. Consolidated with Monticello No. 58, December 12, 2002 Forest Park................. Mehlville..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 27, 1907............................. Consolidated with Pomegranate/Pyramid No. 95, September 6, 2007 Houston....................... Gant............................. Audrain.................... Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Illmo............................ Scott City..................... Scott......................... Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. Consolidated with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Koshkonong................ Koshkonong................. Oregon..................... Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. Consolidated with Clifton No. 463, October 7, 2009 Novinger...................... Novinger...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. Consolidated with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 Red Bird...................... Red Bird...................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ September 27, 1905............................. United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 Shamrock.................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ September 27, 1906............................. Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1936 Duncan........................ Duncan........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. Changed to “Grove Spring No 589,” 1913 Grove Spring............... Grove Spring............... Wright...................... Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. United with Joppa No 411, December 24, 1949 Advance....................... Advance....................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. Consolidated with Lakeville No. 489, August 19, 2004 Barnett........................ Barnett........................ Morgan.................... Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. Consolidated with Ionia No. 381, November 12, 2001 Stoutsville................... Stoutsville................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ September 26, 1907............................. Arrested September 1920, by J.C. Garrell, G.M LaRussell.................... LaRussell..................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ September 21, 1921............................. Consolidated with Sarcoxie No. 293, October 19, 1982 Blodgett....................... Blodgett....................... Scott......................... Missouri........ October 17, 1907.................................. United with Morley No. 184, December 25, 1944 Cecil............................. Cottonwood Point........ Pemiscott................. Missouri........ September 30, 1908............................. Arrested September 1915, by, T.W. Cotton, G.M. Cole Camp................... Cole Camp................... Benton..................... Missouri........ October 28, 1926.................................. Consolidated with Shawnee No. 653, December 22, 1992 Emmanuel................... Bado............................. Texas........................ Missouri........ October 2, 1913.................................... Consolidated with Texas No. 177, September 5, 1925 Bosworth..................... Bosworth..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ September 13, 1908............................. Consolidated with Hale City No. 216, March 20. 1995 Elvins.......................... Flat River.................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ September 30, 1908............................. Consolidated with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Clayton........................ Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 30, 1908............................. Consolidated with Overland-Occidental No. 623, October 8, 2009 Morehouse................... Morehouse................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ September 20, 1909............................. Consolidated with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 Strasburg.................... Strasburg.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ September 29, 1909............................. United with Jewel No. 480, December 14, 1934 Walker......................... Walker......................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ September 29, 1909............................. Consolidated with Osage No. 303, July 1, 2013 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ September 29, 1909............................. Consolidated with Mound City No. 294, February 28, 1989 Victory......................... Pomona........................ Howell...................... Missouri........ September 28, 1910............................. Consolidated with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 Centertown................. Centertown.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ September 28, 1911............................. Consolidated with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Wellston...................... Wellston...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 28, 1911............................. Consolidated with Bridgeton No. 80, September 5, 2008 Brentwood................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 28, 1949............................. Consolidated with Webster Groves No. 84, February 22, 2011 Marion......................... Mercer......................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ September 28, 1911............................. Arrested 1936 by, J.W. Skelly, G.M.

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Fairview...................... Fairview...................... Newton.................... Missouri........ September 5, 1912............................... United with Comfort No. 533, April 9, 1932 Maple........................... Neelyville.................... Butler....................... Missouri........ May 29, 1912....................................... Condolidated with Poplar Bluff No. 209 November 11,1930 Wallace Park............... Wallace........................ Buchanon................. Missouri........ October 2, 1913.................................... Surrendered Charter June 19,1937 Mendon....................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ October 28, 1925.................................. Consolidated with Warren No. 74, July 1, 2004 Moundville.................. Moundville.................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ October 2, 1913.................................... Surrendered May 2, 1925 Tower Grove................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 2, 1913.................................... Consolidated with Meridian No. 2, October 11, 1973 Archie.......................... Archie.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ October 1, 1914.................................... Consolidated with Grand River No. 276 on January 14, 2013 Steele........................... Steele........................... Pemiscott................. Missouri........ October 1, 1914.................................... Consolidated with Caruthersville No. 461, December 17, 1985 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ October 1, 1914.................................... Consolidated with Ionia No. 381, August 21, 1923 Weaubleau.................. Weaubleau.................. Hickory.................... Missouri........ October 1, 1914.................................... Surrendered September 17, 1927 Triangle....................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 29, 1915............................. Consolidated with Clayton No. 601, July 12, 1990 Mizpah........................ St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 29, 1915............................. merged with Mt. Moriah No. 40 to become Mizpah-Mt. Moriah 10/17/1995 Jennings...................... Jennings...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. Consolidated with Ferguson-Berkely, May 6, 1999 Trinity......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. Consolidated with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, February 17, 1988 Benjamin Franklin..... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. Consolidated with St. Louis Missouri No. 1, December 7, 2013 Northeast.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ April 19, 1916...................................... Consolidated with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Grain Valley................ Grain Valley................ Jackson.................... Missouri........ September 21, 1916............................. Consoldiated with Blue Springs No. 337, September 5, 2002 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ December 15, 1948.............................. Consolidated with Kennett No. 68, July 24, 2003 Clever.......................... Clever.......................... Christian................. Missouri........ September 18, 1918............................. United with Billings No. 379, February 10, 1938 Shaveh......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Rose Hill No. 550, August 22, 1989 Noel............................. Noel............................. McDonald................ Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Anderson No. 621, December 14, 1983 Elmer........................... Elmer........................... Macon...................... Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Forfeited Charter, December 21, 1971 University................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Clayton No. 601, July 2, 1981 Parma.......................... Parma.......................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Malden No.406, October 11, 1977 Cleveland.................... Cleveland.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ September 22, 1920............................. Consolidated with Grand River No. 276, November 21, 1996 Pilgrim ....................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ September 21, 1921............................. Consolidated with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Commonwealth........... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ September 21, 1921............................. Consolidated with Missouri No. 1, April 19, 1975 Paul Revere-Progress. Florrisant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ October 5, 1921.................................... Consolidated with Mizpha Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Purity.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 21, 1921............................. Consolidated with Webster Groves No. 84, November 26, 1991 Theodore Roosevelt..... University City........... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ October 17, 1923.................................. Consolidated with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ October 22, 1924.................................. Consolidated with Censer No. 172, September 14, 1998 Rockhill....................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ November 12, 2001.............................. Consolidated with Heroin No. 104, November 12, 2001 Aldrich......................... Aldrich......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ October 26, 1927.................................. Surrendered October 16, 1961 Wardell........................ Wardell........................ Pemiscott................. Missouri........ September 2, 1951............................... Consolidated with Odom No. 671, April 7, 1988 Lilbourn...................... Lilbourn....................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ September 30, 1932............................. Consolidated with New Madrid No. 429, October 10, 1983 Berkeley...................... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 29, 1953............................. Consolidated with Ferguson No. 542, September 11, 1998 Florissant.................... Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ September 30, 1959............................. Consolidated with Overland-Occidental No. 623, October 8, 2009 Crestwood................... Crestwood.................... Crestwood................ Missouri........ September 27, 1961............................. Consolidated with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Odom........................... Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ October 1, 1868.................................... Consolidated with Caruthersville No. 461, June 7, 2005 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Bunker..................... Missouri........ September 30, 1975............................. Consolidated with Hopewell No. 239, September 22, 2007 Viburnam.................... Vibunam...................... Vibunam.................. Missouri........ February 1, 1980................................. Consolidated with Lebanon No. 77, August 5, 2000 Lewis and Clark......... St. John....................... St. John................... Missouri........ September 28, 1987............................. Consolidated with Florissant No. 668, December 11, 1995 Harry S. Truman........ Grandview................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ September 25, 1991............................. Consolidated with Summit No. 263, September 17, 2002

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Argentina...........................Henry Burkhead......................................................Villa Dominico ................................................................................................................................ Arizona.............................Jack P. Turner.........................................................Chandler Bruce R. Austin...................................... Charleston............................................Arkansas............................Jack Stockburger.....................................................Winslow Ronald W. Clark..................................... Savannah.............................................. Armenia.............................................................................................................. Brent Stewart......................................... Columbia................................................ Austria.............................Dr. Leo Dandel.........................................................Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 K. Roger Pennel..................................... Fairfax...................................................Belgium.............................Bernard Clarinval....................................................Brussels John Hess............................................... Liberty............................................... Brazil - Acre........................................................................................................... Dale C. Motter........................................ Kirsville........................................... Brazil - Algoss.......................Isaac Samuel De Carval Ho Nacimento.................Maceio Frank P. Wilfley, Jr............................... Laddonia....................................... Brazil - Amazonas....................Renan Correa Peixoto..............................................Mansus - AM Thomas H. McCrackin, III..................... St. Louis............................................Brazil - Bahia........................Joso Antonio de Souza Filmo..................................Itapetininga Bob L. Detherow..................................... Springfield...................................... Brazil - Brasilia......................Jesus Navaez DaSilva.............................................Brasilia Robert M Fenlon.................................... Mexico...............................................Brazil - Ceara........................Jose Edilson Torres Batista.................................... Carnell E. Cutbirth................................ Galena........................................Brazil - Espirito Santo.................Ademir Carletti........................................................ ........................................................................................................................... Brazil - Goias........................Osman Furtado........................................................Goiania Richard G. Harrison............................... Independence............................Brazil - Grand do Norte................Waldisar Queiroga e Silva......................................Natal Marion W. Dey....................................... Columbia.....................................Brazil - Grand do Sul..................Valnyr Goulart Jacques..........................................Rio Grande do Sul Larry F. Barriner................................... St. Louis...................................... Brazil - Mato Grosso..................Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias..........Cuiaba Larry R. Albright II............................... Webb City..............................Brazil - Mato Grosso do Sul.............Walter Rossi............................................................. James M. Wilcher.................................. Independence..............................Brazil - Minas Gerais..................Ronaldo Braga.........................................................Belo Horizonte ....................................................................................................................... Brazil - Maranhao....................Joaquim Eldis Fiho.................................................. David E. Austin...................................... St. Louis......................................... Brazil - Orient of.....................Mario Alberto Avelino............................................. Dean E. Latimer..................................... Marshall.............................................Brazil - Para.........................Jorge H.S. DeMatos.................................................Para ......................................................................................................................... Brazil - Paraiba........................................................................................................ ..........................................................................................................................Brazil - Parana.......................Jorge Marcelo Duarte Correa................................. Rex M. Williams..................................... Rogersville.................................. Brazil - Pernambuco..................Fernando Pinto de Araujo.......................................Recife, Pernambuco ........................................................................................................................... Brazil - Piaui.......................................................................................................... Teddie E. Harrison................................. Independence.............................Brazil - Rio de Janeiro.................Ulysses U. Bittencourt............................................Rio de Janeiro ........................................................................................................................Brazil - Rondonia.....................Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves..............Porta Velho Gary J. Barron....................................... 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St. Louis...........................................Brazil - Sergipe......................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................Brazil - Tocantions...................................................................................................... Earl K. Dille........................................... Kirkwood........................................ British Columbia.....................H. Nordan................................................................. H. Keith Neese....................................... Columbia............................................... Bulgaria.............................................................................................................. James A. Noland Jr............................... Osage Beach.......................................... Canada ............................John V. Lawer..........................................................Islington, Ontario .................................................................................................................................. Chile...............................Alfredo E. Bawden................................................... Robert M. Barrett................................... Kirksville................................................ China..............................J.H. Morre, III..........................................................Taiwan Randall J. Jones..................................... Rogersville............................................ Colorado............................Charles B. McCulloh...............................................Craig George A. Jursch.................................... Belton....................................... Colombia - Barranguilla................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................... Colombia - Bogota....................Victor Rojas Aguilar................................................Bogata

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Independence..........................................Cyprus............................................................................................................... Richard W. Allgood................................ Cape Girardeau...............................Czech Republic......................................................................................................... Billy J. Beatty........................................ Brighton................................................Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andora.............................................................................................................. Edward B. McInteer............................... Marshall................................................Denmark............................Soren Nielson...........................................................Copenhagan ......................................................................................................................District of Columbia...................Bill F. Greschel........................................................Reston, Virginia Edwin W. Parker.................................... Neosho..........................................Dominican Republic...................Hector B. Penson..................................................... Lawrence N. Weenick............................ St. Louis.................................................Ecuador............................................................................................................... P. Vincent Kinkead................................ Farmington.........................................El Salvador..........................Francisco Javier Moreno.........................................Santa Ana Ronald D. Miller..................................... Columbia............................................... England............................The Earl of Eglinton and Winton...........................London Elmer E. Revelle.................................... Ellisville................................................. Finland.............................Matti Mertjarvi........................................................Turku John M Nations...................................... St. Louis................................................. Florida.............................Thomas Earl Embree...............................................Casselberry Clay Earl Emerson Thompson.............. Richmond................................................France..............................W.H. Robinson.........................................................Dover William J. Bowser.................................. St. Joseph................................................ Gabon..............................Albert Chavihot.......................................................Libreville ................................................................................................................................ Georgia.............................Thomas L. Blanton.................................................. W. Webb Edwards.................................. Branson...................................................Greece..............................Agis Papadopoulos...................................................Athens Tim Thomas........................................... Crane................................................... Guatemala..........................Thomas V. Contreras...............................................Guatemala City ..................................................................................................................... Haiti (Grand Orient).................................................................................................... Jeffrey O. Nations.................................. St. Louis................................................. Hawaii............................................................................................................... Leslie E. Denny...................................... Maysville.............................................. Honduras...........................Peter Frohmader.....................................................San Pedro Sula ............................................................................................................................... Hungary............................Sandor Rdosza......................................................... Albert G. Tindall.................................... Potosi...................................................... Iceland.............................Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson............................................Rey Kjavik Dennis L. Hammack.............................. Elsberry...................................................Idaho...............................Trenton T. Merical................................................... Frank P. Lesinski, Sr............................. Union......................................................Illinois..............................Robert H. Orrill........................................................ .................................................................................................................................. India...............................G.R. Shantaram.......................................................Bombay David L. Ramsey.................................... Springfield................................................Iran................................Mohammed Gholi Ghavan...................................... Daniel F. Cole......................................... St. Louis................................................. Indiana.............................Carl E. Culmann...................................................... Ronald P. Krueger.................................. St. Louis................................................. Ireland.............................Victor Scott............................................................... Andy Thomas......................................... Crane........................................................Israel...............................Daniel Doran............................................................Tel-Aviv ......................................................................................................................Italy (Grand Orient)...................Mario Martelli..........................................................Ferrar ................................................................................................................................. Japan..............................Masato Imamura..................................................... J. Morgan Donelson............................... Princeton................................................ Kansas.............................Clifford D. Knauss...................................................Halstead ...............................................................................................................................Kentucky...........................Chris Stout............................................................... Robert E. Hardester............................... St. Louis............................................... Louisiana...........................Murray C. House..................................................... Vern H. Schneider.................................. St. Louis............................................. Luxembourg.........................Prosper Schroeder...................................................Bonnevoice ................................................................................................................................. Maine..............................Wayne T. Adams...................................................... Reagan P. Baird..................................... New Madrid.........................................Macedonia............................................................................................................. Richard L. Smith.................................... St. Louis................................................Manitoba............................Donald Lee Thomson...............................................Winniped Thomas C. Warden................................ Owensville........................................... Maryland...........................Walter W. Conway...................................................Baltimore .......................................................................................................................... Massachusetts.......................Brian Scott Noble....................................................Boston David Haywood...................................... Fenton...................................................Michigan............................D. Allen Barr............................................................ J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............................. St. Louis...............................................Minnesota...........................Henry R. Van Geest.................................................Brainerd Jeffrey D. Lee......................................... Rogersville.......................................... Mississippi..........................Van Aubrey Evans...................................................Clinton

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Robert D. Jenkins.................................. Kansas City.......................................... Montana............................Donald W. Schneck..................................................Helena Don D. Adams........................................ Marshall................................... Morocco (Kingdom of) *1................................................................................................. Gail Turner............................................. Brookfield........................................... Netherlands........................................................................................................... M. Robert Berger.................................... Grandview............................................. Nevada.............................Gerald L. Ogle..........................................................Reno Robert L. Wright.................................... St. Joseph........................................ New Brunswick......................Earl. I. Murray......................................................... Sam G. Austin........................................ Cape Girardeau..................... Newfoundland & Labrador............................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................New Hampshire......................Thomas A. Welman................................................. .............................................................................................................................New Jersey..........................William J. Brierley..................................................Burlington ............................................................................................................................ New Mexico .......................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................... New South Wales....................Emlyn Norman Garland.......................................... Nicholas R. Cichielo............................... St. Louis............................................... New York...........................Robert J. Matoskey..................................................College Point ............................................................................................................................New Zealand.........................E. Bryan Scott..........................................................Wellington Jonas N. “Jack” Matthews..................... Jefferson City......................................Nicaragua............................................................................................................. ..........................................................................................................................North Carolina.......................Larry Bogan Thompson, Jr.....................................Raleigh Blair C. Mayford.................................... St. Peters.......................................... North Dakota........................R. Gail Hodgins........................................................Scarles Donald E. Scott...................................... Independence......................................Nova Scotia..........................Roy Allister..............................................................Rideout Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............................ St. Louis................................................. Norway.............................Erik-John Schelbred................................................Sandeford D. Eugene Wisner.................................. Blue Springs........................................Oklahoma...........................Donald Richard McIntosh.......................................Tulsa Ronald D. Jones..................................... Odessa.................................................... Oregon.............................John W. Wood..........................................................Heppner Stanton T. Brown ................................. Buckner..................................................Panama............................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................. Paraguay............................................................................................................. Marvin C. Mendenhall........................... Liberty......................................................Peru................................Miguel Noblecilla Vargus........................................Lima Norman D. Johnson............................... Carthage........................................Phlippine Islands.....................Raymundo N. Beltran.............................................Manila Tom T. Perkins....................................... Rocheport.............................................. Portugal.............................................................................................................. Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville................................... Prince Edward Island.................Albert Edward Lavers.............................................Charlottown William H. Wisbrock.............................. St. Louis..............................................Puerto Rico..........................Jose D, Martinez...................................................... D. Dean Rowe......................................... Seymore................................................. Quebec.............................Fred Gilman............................................................. Mattew L. Quesenberry......................... Raytown..............................................Queensland..........................R.E. McNaught........................................................Toogootawah ............................................................................................................................Rhode Island.........................Norman P. Jehan.....................................................North Sciutate ............................................................................................................................... Romania.............................................................................................................. Richard L. Thompson............................. Dearborn...........................................Saskatchewan.......................John L. Green..........................................................Regina Jon B. Broyles........................................ Kirksville.............................................. Scotland............................Barry M. Nutley....................................................... ................................................................................................................................Senegal............................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. Serbia................................................................................................................ Zelwin Eaton.......................................... Kirksville............................................... Sinaloa............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Slovenia.............................................................................................................. H. Ray McKenzie.................................... Hallsville..................................................Spain...............................Fernando Robaina Gonzalaz...................................Barcelona Steven I. Toybes..................................... St. Louis.......................................... South Australia......................Rowland T. Filmer...................................................63 Windsor Ave., Woodville Pk, S. Aus Joseph S. VanDolah............................... Lee’s Summit...................................South Carolina.......................Bobby R. Faulkner...................................................Summerville ........................................................................................................................... South Dakota........................Joe A. Minyard.........................................................Sioux Falls ............................................................................................................................ South Africa.........................W.H. Ahrens............................................................. Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr........................... St. Joseph............................................... Sweden.............................Ulf Von Feiltzen.......................................................Solna John W. Mayo......................................... St. Joseph...........................................Swiss Alpina.........................Jean Huguet............................................................. Matt N. Kennedy.................................... Union................................................... Tasmania...........................William Arthur Bannon..........................................Hobart Glenn E. 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16.............................. Memphis 168................................ Colony 291..................................Edina 380......................... Queen City 414........................ Greensburg 427............................Glenwood 635............................ Greentop

105........................... Kirksville 171............................. Hartford 210...........................Unionville 237...............................LaPlata 349................................Pollock 366...................................Adair

35.................................. Mercer 97................................Bethany 106.............................. Gallatin 111...............................Trenton

Adair......................... Putnam..................... Putnam..................... Macon........................ Sullivan.................... Adair.........................

Mercer....................... Harrison.................... Daviess..................... Grundy......................

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Scotland.................... Knox.......................... Knox.......................... Schuyler.................... Knox.......................... Schuyler.................... Schuyler....................

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18................................Palmyra 28..............................St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 58.............................Monticello 188............................ Hannibal 222.............................. La Belle 287................................... Craft 588...................St. Francisville

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Marion...................... Marion...................... Lewis......................... Marion...................... Lewis......................... Lewis......................... Clark.........................

Princeton.................................... Bethany...................................... Gallatin....................................... Trenton.......................................

Kirksville.................................... Hartford...................................... Unionville................................... La Plata...................................... Pollock......................................... Kirksville....................................

Memphis..................................... Colony......................................... Edina........................................... Queen City.................................. Baring......................................... Glenwood.................................... Greentop.....................................

Palmyra...................................... Hannibal..................................... Monticello................................... Hannibal..................................... La Belle....................................... Canton........................................ Wayland......................................

Location

PO Box 284, Memphis, MO 63555............................................................................ 48154 Colony Woods Pl., Rutledge, MO 63563........................................................ RR1 Box 28, Edina, MO 63537................................................................................. RR 1 Box 171-B, Queen City, MO 63561.................................................................. 978 N Jefferson, Kahoka, MO 63445........................................................................ 1001 State Hwy 202, Glenwood, MO 63541............................................................. 26031 Fort Madison Way, Greentop, MO 63546.....................................................

415 N Gex St., La Plata, MO 63549......................................................................... 22307 State Hwy 149, Unionville, MO 63565.......................................................... 22241 Ponderosa Trl, Unionville, MO 63565........................................................... PO Box 84, La Plata, MO 63549............................................................................... 11277 Hwy B, Unionville, MO 63565....................................................................... 909 Fairview Dr., Kirksville, MO 63501..................................................................

Spencer Hart................................... Dan Daniel...................................... Dan McCann................................... Larry T Odom.................................

20521 Finch Ave., Princeton, MO 64673.................................................................. PO Box 315, Plattonsburg, MO 64670..................................................................... 101 Rocky Rd., Gallatin, MO 64640......................................................................... 415 East 7th St, Trenton, MO 64683.......................................................................

FOURTH DISTRICT

Charles L. Allen.............................. David A. Lloyd................................ Chad Gatlin.................................... Eddie Mansfield.............................. William Schnelle............................. Brian N. Hudnall............................

THIRD DISTRICT

Ronald Gardner.............................. Gary G. Gooch................................. Terry Callahan............................... Herbert E. Austin III...................... Rex Clark........................................ Michael J. Mc Goldrick.................. Martin R. Burns.............................

Address 803 W. Maincross St., Palmyra, MO 63461............................................................. 155 Lake Apollo Dr., Hannibal, MO 63401.............................................................. PO Box 248, Lewistown, MO 63452......................................................................... 2900 Hubbard St., Hannibal, MO 63401................................................................. 21576 250th St., Lewistown, MO 63452.................................................................. 709 RT C, Lagrange, MO 63448............................................................................... 572 N. Martin St., Kahoka, MO 63445....................................................................

SECOND DISTRICT

Michael A. Meyer............................ Terry Fitch...................................... Charles L. Arnold........................... James C. Dennis............................. Don Goings...................................... Michael Sliger................................. Mike D. Scott Sr.............................

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

2nd & 4th Sundays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st Tuesday, 12AM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM

1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM

Chartered

6/9/1853 5/25/1854 10/16/1879 5/9/1850

5/26/1864 5/30/1857 5/30/1861 6/22/1866 1/16/1884 10/13/1881

5/6/1852 5/26/1864 10/15/1868 10/13/1871 10/13/1871 10/16/1873 10/22/1924

4/25/1831 10/14/1839 10/12/1842 5/28/1859 10/11/1888 10/15/1868 9/26/1907

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71............................. Savannah 78.............................St. Joseph 138............................... Lincoln 139................................Oregon 189.............Charity-Zeredatha 238............................ Rushville 269....................... Brotherhood 376............................ King Hill 508................................ Saxton 600..................................Cosby

Andrew..................... Buchanan.................. Andrew..................... Holt........................... Buchanan.................. Buchanan.................. Buchanan.................. Buchanan.................. Buchanan.................. Andrew.....................

Savannah.................................... St. Joseph................................... Fillmore...................................... Forest City.................................. St. Joseph................................... Rushville..................................... St Joseph.................................... St Joseph.................................... St Joseph.................................... Cosby...........................................

Hopkins....................................... Rock Port.................................... Maryville..................................... Fairfax........................................ Skidmore.....................................

Grant City................................... Stanberry.................................... Albany......................................... Allendale..................................... King City....................................

Location

310 S 14th St, Savannah, MO 64485....................................................................... 1028 Mansfield Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64504............................................................. 8187 County Rd 58, Savannah, MO 64485.............................................................. PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473............................................................................... 1316 N 26th St., St Joseph, MO 64506.................................................................... 35435 Brown Rd., Rushville, MO 64484.................................................................. 3401 Auburn Dr., St Joseph, MO 64506.................................................................. 8317 NE 115th St., Kansas City, MO 64157........................................................... 2210 Monterey Dr., St Joseph, MO 64507............................................................... 1310 Midyett Rd., St. Joseph ,MO 64506.................................................................

EIGHTH DISTRICT

David Ingersoll............................... LeRoy H. Maxwell.......................... Larry E. Carr.................................. David Lancey.................................. Raymond D. Parker........................ John Turnbull................................. Emmett Bryson............................... Anthony J. Kerns............................ Andrew E. Beaver........................... Dennis N. Vogel..............................

SEVENTH DISTRICT

PO Box 352, Hopkins, MO 64461............................................................................. 23473 Pillar Ave., Fairfax, MO 64446...................................................................... PO Box 271, Maryville, MO 64468........................................................................... 30215 W Ave., Fairfax, MO 64446............................................................................ 610 E. 14th, Maryville, MO 64468...........................................................................

SIXTH DISTRICT Jess E. Everhart Jr......................... Scott Ray......................................... David M. Smith.............................. Ralph Ball....................................... Rick Carter......................................

Address PO Box 101, Allendale, MO 64420........................................................................... 4673 State Hwy E, Stanberry, MO 64489................................................................ 403 N Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.......................................................................... 316 E 3rd St., Grant City, MO 64456....................................................................... 1576 County Rd 108, King City, MO 64463.............................................................

FIFTH DISTRICT

Joel A. Miller.................................. Thomas Cogdill............................... Cecil B. Polley................................. David W. Moyer.............................. Roger D. Scott.................................

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Meeting Days

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 12AM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM

3rd Monday, 08:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Monday, 7PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

Daviess..................... 15........................Western Star Winston....................................... Ralph F. Ray................................... PO Box 35, Coffey, MO 64636................................................................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 08:00 PM DeKalb...................... 37.......................... Continental Stewartsville............................... Mark R. Francis.............................. PO Box 123, Stewartsville, MO 64490..................................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM DeKalb...................... 308................................Parrott Maysville.................................... Leslie Denny................................... 3353 NE Hebron Rd, Maysville, MO 64469............................................................. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM

50.................................... Xenia 157..........................North Star 470............................ Nodaway 483................................Fairfax 511............................Skidmore

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Nodaway................... Atchison.................... Nodaway................... Atchison.................... Nodaway...................

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66............................Grant City 109........................... Stanberry 127................................ Athens 198.......................... Allensville 377..................... Ancient Craft

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Worth........................ Gentry....................... Gentry....................... Worth........................ Gentry.......................

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6/1/1866 10/18/1900 10/12/1869

10/28/1844 10/14/1846 6/2/1866 5/31/1855 5/28/1859 5/26/1865 10/19/1922 10/13/1870 10/12/1882 9/30/1908

6/2/1866 5/29/1856 10/17/1873 10/15/1874 10/12/1882

10/10/1894 10/17/1878 5/8/1851 5/30/1860 10/13/1871

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38................................... Callao 74................................. Warren 82.................................Jackson 86.............................Brookfield 172................................ Censer 228............................. Shelbina 481........................... Marceline

33..................................... Ralls 64................................. Monroe 92........................Perseverance 136.............................. Phoenix 302..........................Lick Creek 491.............................Vandalia

48...................................Fulton 354................................Hebron 565...............................Tebbets 612...............................Mokane 660..............................Holliday

30............................ Huntsville 151.................................Milton 344.............................. Moberly 486...................................Cairo 527................................ Higbee 610.................................. Clark

Macon........................ Chariton.................... Linn........................... Linn........................... Macon........................ Shelby....................... Linn...........................

Ralls.......................... Monroe...................... Pike........................... Pike........................... Ralls.......................... Audrain.....................

Callaway................... Audrain..................... Callaway................... Callaway................... Monroe......................

Randolph.................. Randolph.................. Randolph.................. Randolph.................. Randolph.................. Randolph..................

Huntsville................................... Milton.......................................... Moberly....................................... Cairo........................................... Higbee......................................... Clark...........................................

Fulton......................................... Mexico......................................... Tebbets........................................ Mokane....................................... Paris............................................

Center......................................... Monroe City................................ Louisiana.................................... Bowling Green............................ Perry........................................... Vandalia.....................................

Callao.......................................... Keytesville.................................. Linneus....................................... Brookfield................................... Macon.......................................... Shelbina...................................... Marceline....................................

412 N Rubey St, Macon, MO 63552.......................................................................... 300 N JFK Ave., Keytesville, MO 65261.................................................................. 31254 Gallery Dr., Laclede, MO 64651.................................................................... 510 E Johns, Brookfield, MO 64628......................................................................... PO Box 502, Macon, MO 63552................................................................................ 714 Dickerson, Shelbina, MO 63468........................................................................ 600 Skyline Dr., Brookfield, MO 64628....................................................................

3040 Moberly Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401................................................................ 1118 CR 216, Hunnewell, MO 63443....................................................................... 1114 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO 63353................................................................... 12797 Hwy VV, Bowling Green, MO 63334............................................................. 218 E Vine St, Mexico, MO 65265............................................................................ 41608 Hwy K, Vandalia, MO 63382.........................................................................

6324 Cedar Oaks Dr, Fulton, MO 65251.................................................................. 909 Concordia, Mexico, MO 65265........................................................................... 5418 State Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080................................................................. 4394 Twin Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251........................................................................ P.O. Box 143, Centralia, MO 65240.........................................................................

Samuel Thomas.............................. Jerry L. Hudson.............................. Phillip Mathis................................. Joel C. Ridgway.............................. Mark E. Nichols.............................. Jim Patton......................................

23261 Hamlet St., Excello, MO 65247..................................................................... 1569 County Rd 2235, Moberly, MO 65270............................................................. 1250 E Mc Kinsey St, Moberly, MO 65270.............................................................. PO Box 65, Cairo, MO 65239-0049........................................................................... 127 Thompson, Moberly, MO 65270......................................................................... 6363 Hwy P, Clark, MO 65243.................................................................................

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT

John Douglas.................................. Jared A. Price................................. Ralph M. Davis............................... Greg Dyer........................................ Edward Torreyson..........................

TWELFTH DISTRICT

Joseph W. Wilcox............................ Glen Wilson..................................... Dean Thomas.................................. Chris Peterman.............................. Kenneth Brundege......................... Ronald L. Heaton............................

ELEVENTH DISTRICT

Shannon L Payton.......................... Craig Forsee.................................... John W. Fay.................................... James Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell................................... Richard Winkie............................... Jerry Miles...................................... Fred H. Lewis.................................

TENTH DISTRICT

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

10/8/1840 6/11/1855 10/31/1870 10/15/1874 10/15/1885 9/28/1910

10/19/1842 10/13/1870 10/22/1902 9/28/1911 10/17/1923

6/9/1853 6/3/1866 10/12/1847 5/9/1851 10/15/1868 10/12/1876

6/2/1866 10/20/1845 10/15/1846 6/2/1866 10/23/1903 5/29/1862 10/17/1889

Livingston................. 89............................Friendship Chillicothe.................................. Douglas Roberts.............................. 709 Locust, Chillicothe ,MO 64601........................................................................... 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 06:30 PM 10/12/1847 Caldwell.................... 232.....................................Polo Polo............................................. Lyndall L. Johnson......................... 5875 NW Forest Rd., Cameron, MO 64429.............................................................. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 10/17/1876 Caldwell.................... 334......................Breckenridge Breckenridge.............................. George Johnston,Jr........................ 9750 NE Blair Rd, Breckenridge, MO 64625........................................................... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/13/1870

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57............................. Richmond 149........................... Lexington 223..................................... Ray 364........................Higginsville 444..................................... Ada 476....................... Mount Hope

31..................................Liberty 62.................................... Vincil 113.......................... Plattsburg 193............................Angerona 207.................................... Clay 311..............................Kearney 393.............................Bee Hive 397................................. Gower 438....................... Temperance 506.............................. Lathrop

13............................Rising Sun 17.....................Barry Daylight 53..................................Weston 120.............................Compass 169.................... Camden Point 339...............................Fidelity 355...............................Adelphi 504..........................Platte City

220........................Kansas City 299.......................Temple Gate 446...............................Ivanhoe 617........................ Swope Park 625............................. Sheffield 630........................... East Gate 656..................... Country Club 659..................................Alpha 1941.............. Harry S Truman

Clay........................... Clinton...................... Clinton...................... Clay........................... Clay........................... Clay........................... Ray............................ Clinton...................... Clay........................... Clinton......................

Jackson..................... Platte........................ Platte........................ Platte........................ Platte........................ Platte........................ Platte........................ Platte........................

Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Clay........................... Jackson.....................

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Ray............................ Lafayette................... Ray............................ Lafayette................... Ray............................ Lafayette...................

No.

52.............................. Wakanda 55.......................... Arrow Rock 61................................ Waverly 63............................Cambridge 205...........................Trilumina 216............................Hale City 217................................ Barbee

County

Carroll....................... Saline........................ Lafayette................... Saline........................ Saline........................ Carroll....................... Saline........................

186 Jackson, Liberty, MO 64068-2707..................................................................... 520 W 5th St., Cameron, MO 64429......................................................................... 6150 NE 312th St., Turney, MO 64493.................................................................... 1120 N Ponca Dr., Independence, MO 64056.......................................................... 14347 W County Line Rd., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024....................................... 902 Chisam Rd., Kearney, MO 64060...................................................................... PO Box 74, Lawson, MO 64062................................................................................ 8102 NW Old US Hwy 169, Gower, MO 64454....................................................... 7005 N Montgall Ct, Gladstone, MO 64119............................................................. 400 N 33 Hwy, Holt, MO 64048................................................................................

3406 NE 56th Terr, Galdstone, MO 64119.............................................................. 3406 NE 56th Terr, Gladstone, MO 64119-2342..................................................... 2221 Ottawa St., Leavenworth, KS 66048............................................................... 100 E 28th Terr. Apt 5, Kansas City, MO 64108..................................................... PO Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079-0116................................................................ 5625 NW Hutson Rd, Kansas City, MO 65151........................................................ 7353 N Rhode, Kansas City, MO 64152................................................................... 2 Emmy Ln., Platte City, MO 64079........................................................................

Frank B. Fowler.............................. Lyman I Ridgeway.......................... Mark Hamilton............................... Kenneth Best.................................. Cecil Wagers................................... Forrest Lowe .................................. Glenn L. Bray................................. William Perry................................. Michael E. Wheeler........................

506 SE Brentwood Dr., Lees Summit, MO 64063................................................... 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068-2818............................................................. 9728 NW Overhill Dr, Parkville, MO 64152............................................................ 8830 Evertt, Kansas City, MO 64138....................................................................... 3220 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64052....................................................... 8412 East 49th, Kansas City, MO 64129................................................................. 4302 NE 56th St., Kansas City, MO 64119............................................................. 1539 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116.............................................................. 7212 SW Karen Rd., Trimble, MO 64492.................................................................

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT

Bobbie E. White.............................. Bobbie E. White.............................. Leonard L. Cook............................. Joshua A. Thompson...................... Carl E. Riddle................................. Roy Orth.......................................... Michael C. Allen............................. William L. Foster............................

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT

Ronald L. Elliott............................. J. William Hendrix......................... Wade L. Wilken Jr.......................... Chad Wilderdyke............................ Forrest J. Aull Jr............................ Dylan A. De Prenger...................... James E. Adams............................. David L. Holloway.......................... Franklin Lukenbill......................... Greg Golden....................................

Address

503 Martha St., Richmond, MO 64085..................................................................... 2004 Cypress St., Higginsville, MO 64037............................................................... 7778 Vandiver Rd., Richmond, MO 64085............................................................... 1401 N Main St., Higginsville, MO 64037............................................................... 325 Floyd Rd., Orrick, MO 64077............................................................................. 103 E College St, Odessa, MO 64076.......................................................................

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT

Scott A. Reed................................... Robert Hayes.................................. John R. Long................................... Bernard Miller................................ Kenneth Mc Afee............................ Robert Keyserling...........................

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT

Steven W. Walden.......................... Kenneth Osborn ............................ Gary E. Zumalt............................... Kenneth R. Osborn......................... Roland Wood................................... Lloyd G. Lyon.................................. Francis L. Vaught...........................

1305 Pearl, Carrollton, MO 64633............................................................................ 22264 Hwy D, Marshall, MO 65340......................................................................... 107 W. Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096-9737............................................................... PO Box 148, Arrow Rock, MO 65320........................................................................ 1011 Mar Dr., Marshall, MO, 65340........................................................................ 18988 Hwy E, Carrollton, MO 64633....................................................................... 906 S Locust, Sweet Springs, MO 65361-1518........................................................

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Meeting Days

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30PM 4th Tuesday, 07:00 PM

1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 AM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Mondays, 12AM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 08:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 08:00 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thurs, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday & 3rd Monday, 07:00 PM

3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Monday, 07:30 PM 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 12AM 1st Tuesday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM

Chartered

5/30/1861 10/15/1868 10/17/1901 9/28/1911 9/25/1912 10/2/1913 9/21/1921 9/21/1921 9/24/2013

5/6/1852 9/24/2013 10/11/1842 5/20/1850 10/19/1867 10/13/1870 10/13/1870 10/12/1881

10/9/1840 10/19/1867 5/9/1850 5/28/1859 5/30/1861 9/26/2005 10/13/1871 10/16/1872 10/16/1872 10/12/1882

10/12/1842 6/4/1855 9/21/1921 10/14/1880 10/16/1872 10/15/1873

10/17/1842 10/11/1842 6/2/1866 6/2/1866 10/19/1867 10/12/1893 10/19/1867

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ North Kansas City..................... Kansas City................................

Kansas City................................ Kansas City................................ Weston........................................ Parkville..................................... Camden Point............................. Farley.......................................... Edgerton..................................... Platte City..................................

Liberty........................................ Cameron..................................... Plattsburg................................... Missouri City.............................. Excelsior Springs....................... Lawson........................................ Lawson........................................ Gower.......................................... Smithville................................... Lathrop.......................................

Richmond.................................... Lexington.................................... Camden ..................................... Higginsville................................ Orrick.......................................... Odessa.........................................

Carrollton................................... Arrow Rock................................. Waverly....................................... Slater.......................................... Marshall..................................... Hale............................................. Sweet Springs.............................

Location

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

342 2014

54.................................... Index 147.................................... Cass 276....................... Grand River 450................................. Belton 480.................................. Jewel

29................................Windsor 236................................Sedalia 245.......................Knob Noster 262................................Holden 265..........................Corinthian 272............................... Granite 548............................... Clinton

4.....................Fayette-Howard 36.................................. Cooper 59.............................. Centralia 114..............................Twilight 156.............................. Ashland 336............................Hallsville 356............ Ancient Landmark 456...............................Wallace 602................................. Acacia

Henry........................ Pettis......................... Johnson..................... Johnson..................... Johnson..................... Pettis......................... Henry........................

Fayette...................... Cooper....................... Boone........................ Boone........................ Boone........................ Boone........................ Boone........................ Cooper....................... Boone........................

Lodge

Cass........................... Cass........................... Cass........................... Cass........................... Cass...........................

No.

76.......................Independence 263...............................Summit 305.................. Cecile Daylight 324...........................McDonald 337...................... Blue Springs 391............................. Raytown 392............................ Christian 501..............................Buckner 614................. Mt. Washington 618..........................Grandview

County

Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson..................... Jackson.....................

Fayette........................................ Boonville..................................... Centralia..................................... Columbia..................................... Ashland....................................... Hallsville..................................... Harrisburg.................................. Bunceton..................................... Columbia.....................................

Windsor....................................... Sedalia........................................ Knob Noster................................ Holden......................................... Warrensburg.............................. Sedalia........................................ Clinton........................................

Garden City................................ Harrisonville.............................. Freeman...................................... Belton.......................................... Pleasant Hill...............................

Independence.............................. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit.............................. Independence.............................. Independence.............................. Blue Springs............................... Raytown...................................... Oak Grove................................... Buckner...................................... Independence.............................. Grandview..................................

Location

1503 Blueberry Ln., Harrisonville, MO 64701........................................................ 1359 NW 275th Rd., Holden, MO 64040.................................................................. 1905 East 281St. Rd., Cleveland, MO 64734-8971.................................................. PO Box 762, Grandview, MO 64030......................................................................... 709 Pine St., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080....................................................................

203 Highland Dr., Windsor, MO 65360.................................................................... PO Box 54, Green Ridge, MO 65332........................................................................ 210 Johnson Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093............................................................. 230 SE 581, Warrensburg, MO 64093...................................................................... 137 SE 125th Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093............................................................ 27052 Camp Branch Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301........................................................... 203 Highland Dr., Windsor, MO 65360....................................................................

Johnny M. Ernst............................. John Holtzclaw............................... Phillip S. Woolfolk.......................... James G. Wade............................... Bruce E. Martin.............................. Thomas L. Pauley........................... Robert L. Stinnett........................... Jim Siverling................................... Jason Ellis.......................................

1407 Main St., Boonville, MO 65233........................................................................ 2400A Boonslick Dr., Boonville, MO 65233............................................................. 430 S Collier St., Centralia, MO 65240.................................................................... 2801 W Henley Dr, Columbia, MO 65202-2659....................................................... 2121 East Rt. M, Hartsburg, MO 65039.................................................................. PO Box 382, Hallsville, MO 65255........................................................................... 205 Alpine Dr., Boonville, MO 65233....................................................................... 13296 Oak Alley Ct., Boonville, MO 65233.............................................................. 7380 E Southern Dr, Columbia, MO 65201.............................................................

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT

Larry Storer.................................... William Talley................................ Kyle R. Hookey............................... Scott Strohmeyer............................ Michael Sutton............................... Kenneth Wasson............................. Larry L. Storer................................

TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT

Darrel D. Rogers Jr........................ Jason C. Davis................................ Jon Seabaugh.................................. Robert K. Crosby............................ Donald J. Donovan.........................

Address 1719 S Pearl, Independence, MO 64055.................................................................. 302 NW Shagbark, Lees Summit, MO 64064.......................................................... 8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151-1086...................................... 1403 E. Parker Ave., Independence, MO 64050-3118............................................. 401 SW 21st, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4027.......................................................... 8413 E 85th St., Raytown, MO 64138...................................................................... 39100 E Cline Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070................................................................. 311 N Lee St., Buckner, MO 64016.......................................................................... 621 S Cedar, Independence, MO 64053................................................................... 307 E 126th St., Kansas City, MO 64151................................................................

TWENTIETH DISTRICT

Ronald M. Hickey........................... Robert W. Spence............................ Thomas L. Coleman........................ Kenneth M. Fitzgerel..................... William E. Broggi, Sr..................... Henry K. Bedsaul........................... Kenneth Crawford.......................... David B. Brown.............................. Stanley Stine.................................. Roger K. Smith...............................

Secretary Name

NINETEENTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

Chartered

10/16/1884 10/17/1867 10/15/1868 10/16/1872 10/17/1878

10/14/1846 10/15/1868 10/17/1923 10/12/1869 10/13/1887 10/13/1871 10/13/1871 10/11/1877 9/28/1911 9/28/1911

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00PM 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM

2/22/1999 10/9/1841 10/19/1867 10/19/1867 5/28/1859 10/17/1878 10/17/1873 10/16/1872 9/29/1909

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 6/2/1866 2nd Wednesday, 7:00PM 5/24/1864 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 5/26/1865 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/15/1868 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 10/15/1868 3rd Thurs. of the Month, 07:30 PM 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 10/15/1890

4th Monday, 7:00PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 9:30 AM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

2014 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 343

69................................Sullivan 123............................Hermann 173..................... Gray Summit 251................................... Hope 313.............................Meramec 363............................Fraternal 534............................Columbia 575.................................Easter 593..................................Union 624..........................Owensville

11........................Pauldingville 75......................................Silex 246.......................Montgomery 457...........................Jonesburg 473..............................Nineveh 492...............................Daggett 609..........................Warrenton

34...................................... Troy 46............................ Wentzville 179............... Pride of the West 199...........................New Hope 241......................... St. Charles 260................... Mechanicsville 682.................. Lincoln County

Warren...................... Silex.......................... Montgomery............. Montgomery............. Lincoln...................... Montgomery............. Warren......................

Livingston................. St. Charles................ St. Charles................ Lincoln...................... St. Charles................ St. Charles................ Winfield....................

Lodge

Franklin.................... Gasconade................. Franklin.................... Franklin.................... St. Louis.................... Franklin.................... Franklin.................... Franklin.................... Franklin.................... Gasconade.................

No.

43...............................Jefferson 183........................... California 185............................. Chamois 211....................... Hickory Hill 320........................... Versailles 326.................................... Linn

County

Cole........................... Moniteau................... Osage........................ Cole........................... Morgan...................... Osage........................

Troy............................................. Wentzville................................... St. Charles.................................. Elsberry...................................... St. Charles.................................. Defiance...................................... Winfield.......................................

Wright City................................. Silex............................................ Montgomery City....................... Jonesburg................................... Olney........................................... McKittrick.................................. Warrenton..................................

Sullivan....................................... Hermann..................................... Gray Summit.............................. Washington................................. Eureka........................................ Robertsville................................. Pacific.......................................... St. Clair...................................... Union.......................................... Owensville..................................

Jefferson City............................. California.................................... Chamois...................................... Eldon........................................... Versailles.................................... Linn.............................................

Location

860 Louisiana St., Sullivan, MO 63080................................................................... PO Box 552, Hermann, MO 65041........................................................................... 33 Melshu Ln., Labadie, MO 63055......................................................................... 3320 Hwy A, Washington, MO 63090...................................................................... 6884 Providence Rd., House Springs, MO 63051.................................................... 44 Russell Rd., Lonedell, MO 63060......................................................................... 1752 Hwy N, Pacific, MO 63069............................................................................... 1166 Old Cove Rd., St. Clair, MO 63077.................................................................. 6546 Hwy Y, Gerald, MO 63037............................................................................... PO Box 168, Owensville, MO 65066.........................................................................

1853 Queen Anne Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385......................................................... 9714 Ridge Ave., Overland, MO 63114.................................................................... PO Box 291, Montgomery City, MO 63361.............................................................. 116 Hwy F, High Hill, MO 63350............................................................................. 25 Paulsmeyer Rd., Silex, MO 63377....................................................................... 4400 Lindell Blvd Apt 18M, St Louis, MO 63108.................................................... 26 Jody Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376...........................................................................

R Bruce Hubbard............................ Christopher Newbold..................... Frank Davis.................................... Robert Kindred............................... Kenneth Wright.............................. Donald G. Owens............................ Larry J. Kelley................................

1220 S Third St, Troy, MO 63379............................................................................. 1601 Prospector Trl, Wentzville, MO 63385............................................................ 125 Braewood Cir., St Charles, MO 63301.............................................................. 215 Cherry Lane, Elsberry, MO 63343.................................................................... 2813 Yale Blvd., St Charles, MO 63301................................................................... 1 Sunset Ln., St Peters, MO 63376.......................................................................... 912 Tilbury. L., St Charles, MO 63301....................................................................

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT

Scott A. Schultz.............................. William E. Clarke........................... Thomas Cahall................................ Phillip Wayne Engel....................... William W. Haines......................... Daniel J. Flynn............................... James R. Hartley............................

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT

Samuel J. Story.............................. Richard B Requarth....................... David Wicks.................................... John L. Erfurdt............................... Robert E. Bauer.............................. Russell Humphrey.......................... Robert Sanders............................... Carl A. Stahlman............................ Clarence Barrows........................... John Kreter.....................................

Address 214 N Johnson, Jefferson City, MO 65101............................................................... 202 Linda Lane, California, MO 65018.................................................................... 909 Bannister Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109......................................................... 106 Arrowhead Dr., Lake Ozark, MO 65049........................................................... PO Box 341, Versailles, MO 65084........................................................................... 1119 County Rd 202, Linn, MO 65051.....................................................................

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT

Dustin M. Stark.............................. George Shelley................................ Steven D. Duncan........................... Dan Gier.......................................... O.H. Patten..................................... Ronald Helmig................................

Secretary Name

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

1st and 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 AM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st and 3rd Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 07:00 PM

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Friday Night, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 08:00 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7PM

1st & 3rd Fridays, 07:30 PM 4th Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 4th Fri. except Nov & Dec 3rd Fri., 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM

Chartered

10/7/1841 6/2/1866 5/28/1858 5/31/1860 5/26/1865 10/15/1868

5/8/1852 10/21/1897 1/12/1920 10/12/1893 10/15/1874 10/12/1876 9/19/1917

06/21/1866 5/10/1850 10/23/1903 10/15/1868 10/19/1923 10/13/1870 10/13/1887 9/28/1905 9/26/1907 9/25/1912

5/28/1859 10/19/1867 10/18/1923 10/19/1898

11/15/1841 10/19/1898

344 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014

1..................St. Louis Missouri 27................ Spirit of St. Louis 45........................... Bonhomme 79............ Polar Star Rose Hill 84....................Webster Groves 484............................Kirkwood 629........................ Valley Park 684.................................. Noble

2.................................Meridian 9............... George Washington 95.......................King Solomon 281................................ Fenton 443............. Crestwood-Anchor 455............. Gardenville-Cache 626................ Magnolia-Euclid 636................ Algabil-Freedom 673.................................Arnold 717.......................... Craftsman

St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis....................

Lodge

No.

3....................................Beacon 25............................... Naphtali 40........ Mizpah Mount Moriah 80............................. Bridgeton 360................................Tuscan 576......................Olive Branch 623..........Overland-Occidental

County

St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... St. Louis.................... City St. Louis............ St. Louis.................... St. Louis....................

St. Louis...................................... St. Louis...................................... St. Louis...................................... Fenton......................................... Crestwood................................... St. Louis...................................... Crestwood................................... Mehlville..................................... Mehlville..................................... St. Louis......................................

Creve Coeur................................ Webster Groves.......................... Ballwin........................................ Clayton........................................ Webster Groves.......................... Kirkwood.................................... Valley Park................................. St. Louis......................................

Hazelwood.................................. St. Louis...................................... Florissant.................................... St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ................................... St. Louis...................................... St. Louis...................................... Overland.....................................

Location

David Jacobi.................................... Robert G. Mayer............................. Craig Rasnic.................................... Jeff Howard..................................... Philip A. Cole ................................. Dwight Wyatt................................. David E. Devine.............................. Michael P. Singer Jr....................... Raymond Schuchardt..................... John T. Litzau.................................

3025 Silver Bow Ct., St. Louis, MO 63129............................................................... 3952 Tholozan, St. Louis, MO 63116........................................................................ 515 Walworth Dr., St Louis, MO 63125................................................................... 35 Worthy Ct, Fenton, MO 63026............................................................................ 1305 Apollo Dr., Arnold, MO 63010......................................................................... 560 Maggoffin Rd, St Louis, MO 63129.................................................................... 6428 Mardel, St Louis, MO 63109............................................................................ 1864 S Arlene Dr., Arnold, MO 63010...................................................................... 3354 Boca Raton Dr., Arnold, MO 63010................................................................. 3002 Arrowhead Point Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129-5240...........................................

DISTRICT 27C

11901 Shallowbrook Dr., St Louis, MO 63146......................................................... 530 Nightingale Ln., St Louis, MO 63123............................................................... 912 Kylemore Dr., Ballwin, MO 63021.................................................................... 1021 N Mc Knight Rd. 2GN, University City, MO 63132....................................... 9911 Claywood Ct., St Louis, MO 63126.................................................................. 205 E Rose, Webster Groves, MO 63119.................................................................. 7 Golden Oak Ct., Valley Park, MO 63088.............................................................. 8640 Green Springs Dr, St Louis, MO 63123..........................................................

DISTRICT 27B Harry R. Rosansky......................... Gerald E. Tooley............................. Michael L. Apple............................. Kenneth N. White........................... John Mikusch................................. James R. Svaglic............................. Roger W. Welsh.............................. Charles Wiegert..............................

Address 3069 Smiley Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044................................................................... 533 Lake Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119............................................................. 12030 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033................................................ 6 Drummond Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135.................................................................... 533 Princeway Ct., Manchester, MO 63011............................................................. 4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410....................................................... 11715 Larimore Rd, St Louis, MO 63138.................................................................

DISTRICT 27A

Luther E. Mc Connell..................... William A. Bean.............................. Charles Huddleston........................ Garold Fritchey............................... William R. Emerson....................... Walter S. Sawicki, II...................... Ronald Angel...................................

Secretary Name

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM Third Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12AM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:00 AM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM

Chartered

5/6/1852 5/10/1849 9/6/2007 10/15/1868 4/23/1992 4/22/1999 8/24/1989 4/27/1996 9/27/1971 3/15/1997

10/18/1816 6/16/1999 10/9/1841 10/14/1846 10/21/1897 10/15/1874 10/2/1913 9/28/2004

5/10/1849 10/14/1839 10/17/1995 10/14/1846 10/13/1870 9/27/1906 2/22/1990

2014 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 345

77................................Lebanon 94.................................. Vienna 213................................... Rolla 225..................................Salem 230............................St. James 312................................... Cuba 373................................... Belle 497..............................Equality 531..................... Lanes Prairie

83................................. Laclede 152......................... Linn Creek 346............................Arlington 375........................Waynesville 385............................. Richland 410..................................Iberia 433...................... Macks Creek 528...............................Conway

273..............................St. Clair 279......................Hogles Creek 288.......................... Hermitage 342.................................. Circle 403......................... Lowry City 653.............................Shawnee

Laclede...................... Camden..................... Pulaski...................... Pulaski...................... Pulaski...................... Miller........................ Camden..................... Laclede......................

St. Clair.................... Hickory..................... Hickory..................... St. Clair.................... St. Clair.................... Andrew.....................

Lodge

Crawford................... Maries....................... Phelps....................... Dent.......................... Phelps....................... Crawford................... Maries....................... Phelps....................... Maries.......................

No.

12...................................... Tyro 119............................... De Soto 131..................................Potosi 143..............................Irondale 164.............................. Joachim 256............................ Shekinah 338..................... Herculaneum 535............................Blackwell 632............................. Belgrade

County

Washington.............. Jefferson................... Washington.............. Irondale.................... Jefferson................... Jefferson................... Jefferson................... St. Francois.............. Washington..............

Osceola........................................ Wheatland.................................. Hermitage................................... Roscoe......................................... Lowry City.................................. Warsaw.......................................

Lebanon...................................... Camdenton................................. Dixon........................................... Wayensville................................ Richland...................................... Iberia........................................... Macks Creek............................... Conway.......................................

Steelville..................................... Vienna......................................... Rolla............................................ Salem.......................................... St. James.................................... Cuba............................................ Belle............................................ Newburg..................................... Vichy...........................................

Caledonia.................................... De Soto........................................ Potosi.......................................... Irondale....................................... Hillsboro..................................... Crystal City................................ Herculaneum.............................. Blackwell.................................... Belgrade......................................

Location

10535 Doc Polk Rd., Steelville, MO 65566............................................................... 206 N 12th St., Linn, MO 65051............................................................................... 1008 Cypress Dr., Rolla, MO 65401......................................................................... 28 Walnut St., Viburnum, MO 65566...................................................................... PO Box 861, Belle, MO 65013................................................................................... 615 N Park Ave, Cuba, MO 65453........................................................................... PO Box 861, Belle, MO 65013................................................................................... 1103 Highland Dr, Rolla, MO 65401........................................................................ 35060 Hwy W, Dixon, MO 65459..............................................................................

1418 Hillside Dr., Lebanon, MO 65536.................................................................... 860 W Branch Rd., Macks Creek, MO 65786........................................................... 10401 Circle Rd., Dixon, MO 65459......................................................................... 23262 Topo Rd., St Robert, MO 65584..................................................................... 10200 Hwy MM, Dixon, MO 65459.......................................................................... 27 Ozark Trail, Iberia, MO 65486............................................................................ 712 S Fir St., Buffalo, MO 65622.............................................................................. 11 Birch Rd., Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601............................................................

Willard A. Harper........................... Robert E. Bulmer............................ Conrad A. Pitz, Sr........................... Douglas Pyeatt................................ Billy J. Bailey................................. Wade Land .....................................

2789 SE 475 Rd., Osceola, MO 64776...................................................................... RR 2 Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779.................................................................... HC 79 Box 1466, Pittsburg, MO 65724.................................................................... 11595 SE 50 Rd, Oscelo, MO 64776......................................................................... 10241 NE 1461 Pvt. Rd., Osceola, MO 64776.......................................................... 23128 Valley Rd, Warsaw, MO 65355......................................................................

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT

Richard Wrinkle............................. Kelly L. Luttrell.............................. Donald Warnol................................ Brian M. Montgomery.................... Kenneth J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell........................... Clayton J. Drake............................. Joe B. Mc Dowell............................ James W. Fisher.............................

THIRTIETH DISTRICT

William Cape.................................. Owen Wagner................................. Frank L. Jurotich........................... Randall K. Kennedy....................... Timothy R. Lehnhoff...................... Bill Dean......................................... Tim A. Lehnhoff.............................. Christopher Smith.......................... Thomas E. Kliewer.........................

Address 124 Alexander St. PO Box 44, Caledonia, MO 63631.............................................. 14299 Springdale Rd., De Soto, MO 63020.............................................................. 14137 W State Hwy 47, Fletcher, MO 63036........................................................... 5962 Spruce St, Park Hills, MO 63601.................................................................... 6139 N Lakeshore Dr., Hillsboro, MO 63050........................................................... 24 Howe Crossing, Festus, MO 63028...................................................................... PO Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048-0155........................................................... 11899 Bohr Rd., Mineral Point, MO 63660.............................................................. 11724 St Hwy BB, Caledonia, MO 63631................................................................

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT

John M. Robinson III...................... Ronald L. Young............................. Cecil Y. Isaac.................................. Stanley Hoff.................................... Raymond Pithan Jr........................ Donald E. Ponzar............................ A. Elmo Blum.................................. William Rousan.............................. Ronald Pierce..................................

Secretary Name

TWENTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Wednesday, 07:30 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 08:00 PM

1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:00 PM 2nd Wednesday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Saturday, 07:00 PM 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM

1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM

Sat. Before 1st Full Moon, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Saturday, 07:30 PM 3rd Saturday, 07:30 PM

Chartered

10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/13/1870 10/16/1873 9/21/1921

5/25/1854 10/12/1869 10/13/1870 10/10/1888 10/18/1901 10/13/1871 11/1/1878 10/15/1885

10/14/1846 10/17/1878 5/30/1861 5/29/1862 5/29/1863 10/13/1887 9/27/1906 9/27/1906 10/15/1885

4/7/1825 10/19/1867 5/28/1851 5/26/1864 5/31/1856 10/15/1868 10/19/1922 10/13/1887 10/1/1914

346 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014

87..........................Washington 187.............................. Hermon 283............................. Stockton 292.................................Lamar 303..................................Osage 315...........................Jerusalem 371.............................. Sheldon 482........................ Clintonville 495.................................. Unity

5.................................... United 7.............................. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan 100...........................Ash Grove 195................................Bolivar 271..............................Solomon 361............................... Riddick 422............ Gate of the Temple 467....................Pleasant Hope 570............................. Republic 608.............................Strafford 620............................... Willard 678............................. Daylight 683.......................... University

Greene....................... Greene....................... Greene....................... Polk........................... Greene....................... Dallas........................ Greene....................... Polk........................... Greene....................... Greene....................... Greene....................... Greene....................... Greene.......................

Lodge

Dade.......................... Barton....................... Cedar........................ Barton....................... Vernon...................... Cedar........................ Vernon...................... Cedar........................ Vernon......................

No.

141........................ Amsterdam 254................................. Butler 368......................Crescent Hill 412.....................Appleton City

County

Bates......................... Bates......................... Bates......................... St. Clair....................

Springfield.................................. Walnut Grove............................. Ash Grove................................... Bolivar........................................ Springfield.................................. Buffalo........................................ Springfield.................................. Pleasant Hope............................ Republic...................................... Strafford..................................... Willard........................................ Springfield.................................. Springfield..................................

Greenfield................................... Liberal......................................... Stockton...................................... Lamar......................................... Nevada........................................ Jerico Springs............................. Sheldon....................................... El Dorado Springs...................... Richards......................................

Amsterdam................................. Butler.......................................... Adrian......................................... Appleton City.............................

Location

511 Garfield St., Greenfield, MO 65661.................................................................. 1229 NW 60th Rd., Liberal, MO 64762.................................................................... 19160 E Hwy 32, Stockton, MO 65785..................................................................... 402 NW 20th Ln., Lamar, MO 64759....................................................................... 16315 S 1354 Pass, Nevada, MO 64772................................................................... 19225 S 725 Rd, Stockton, MO 65785...................................................................... 409 N St., Sheldon, MO 64784.................................................................................. 1400 S. 951 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744...................................................... 18442 S 400 Rd, Deerfield, MO 64741......................................................................

Michael Whitescarver.................... Steve Gilkey.................................... Charles D. Roberts......................... James Whitman.............................. Harry L. Schumacher..................... James Sweaney............................... Hans P. Nielsen.............................. James R Billedo.............................. Gary Benskin.................................. Ricky Thompson............................. Bradley Trantham.......................... Gary L. Benskin.............................. Hershel Gott...................................

3216 W Winchester Rd., Springfield, MO 65807..................................................... 317 Walnut, Walnut Grove, MO 65770.................................................................... 8250 N Farm Rd. 39, Ash Grove, MO 65604........................................................... 403 West South St. Apt 4, Bolivar, MO 65613......................................................... 3020 S Sagamont Ave. Apt C-11, Springfield, MO 65807....................................... 39 Buckskin Dr., Buffalo, MO 65622........................................................................ 2311 S Kimbrough, Springfield, MO 65807............................................................. 224 Hedgerow Dr, Ozark, MO 65721....................................................................... 320 E Highland St., Aurora, MO 65605................................................................... 700 N Old Orchard, Strafford, MO 65757................................................................ 401 Sugar Ln., Clever, MO 65631............................................................................ 320 E Highland St., Aurora, MO 65605................................................................... 2754 N Oak Park Dr., Springfield, MO 65803.........................................................

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT

John W. Shoemaker....................... Douglas Rogers............................... Leonard Burton.............................. Nelson C. Hallas............................. David Grubb................................... Ed Sprenkle.................................... Robert Sewell.................................. James Leonard............................... Everett L Wolfe...............................

Address 6589 NW State Route F, Amoret, MO 64722........................................................... 1166 NW County Rd 8002, Butler, MO 64730......................................................... 1166 NW County Rd 8002, Butler, MO 64730......................................................... 915 N Maple, Appleton City, MO 64724..................................................................

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT

Carl Stanfill.................................... Alvin O. Griffin............................... Alvin O. Griffin............................... Tommy R. Holt ..............................

Secretary Name

THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

3rd Monday, 07:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 7PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:00 PM 4th Tuesday, 07:00 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 06:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 1st Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 8:30 AM 4th Friday, 07:00 PM

4th Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM

2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM

Chartered

5/30/1857 10/19/1867 10/18/1899 10/19/1867 10/15/1868 10/13/1871 10/16/1872 10/16/1873 9/28/1905 9/28/1910 9/20/1912 9/25/1988 9/24/2002

10/12/1847 10/17/1889 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/22/1896 10/11/1883 10/15/1874 10/17/1895

9/27/1906 10/15/1868 10/13/1871 10/13/1871

2014 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 347

239............................ Hopewell 353.........................Barnesville 555.....................Summersville 579..............................Grandin 607........................... Eminence

110................................Marcus 132........................ Farmington 154........................Elvins-Ionic 234........................St. Francois 424......................... Samaritian 551........................... Pendleton 598........................... Leadwood

Madison.................... St. Francois.............. St. Francois.............. St. Francois.............. St. Francois.............. St. Francois.............. St. Francois..............

Lodge

Reynolds................... Reynolds................... Texas......................... Carter ...................... Shannon....................

No.

26....................................... Ava 98................................ Webster 145.............................. Latimer 158.................Mountain Grove 177.................................. Texas 439............................ Mt. Olive 459..........................Hazelwood 469................................... Plato 477..........................Henderson 543........................... Mansfield 622............................. Norwood

County

Douglas..................... Webster..................... Texas......................... Wright....................... Texas......................... Webster..................... Webster..................... Texas......................... Webster..................... Wright....................... Wright.......................

Fredericktown............................ Farmington................................. Desloge........................................ Libertyville................................. Bonne Terre................................ Doe Run...................................... Leadwood....................................

Lesterville................................... Ellington..................................... Summersville.............................. Grandin....................................... Eminence....................................

Ava.............................................. Marshfield................................... Licking........................................ Mountain Grove......................... Houston....................................... Rogersville.................................. Seymour...................................... Plato............................................ Rogersville.................................. Mansfield.................................... Norwood......................................

Location

556 County Rd 376, Annapolis, MO 63620.............................................................. PO Box 610, Ellington, MO 63638............................................................................ PO Box 6, Summersville, MO 65571-6702............................................................... HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore, MO 63937......................................................................... PO Box 208, Eminence, MO 65466...........................................................................

Hugo Walka.................................... Lee Francis..................................... Doug Bales...................................... E Wayne Hutchings........................ Dan Ward........................................ Glen (Eddie) Watkins..................... Carl Cantrell...................................

1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645........................................................ 911 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640........................................................... PO Box 1566, Desloge, MO 63601............................................................................ 310 Center St, Farmington, MO 63640.................................................................... 842 Timberline Dr., Farmington, MO 63640........................................................... 3773 Hwy 221, Doe Run, MO 63637......................................................................... 25 Russell Dr., Bismarck, MO 63624.......................................................................

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT

Daniel Byron................................... Isaac Bartlett.................................. Hugh Anderson, Jr......................... Wayne G. Tucker............................ Richard Tyler..................................

Address PO Box 607, Ava, MO 65608..................................................................................... 179 Nease Ln, Marshfield, MO 65706...................................................................... 24990 CR 6640, Beulah, MO 65436.......................................................................... 1006 E Tenth St., Mountain Grove, MO 65711....................................................... 7580 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Houston, MO 65483....................................................... 1179 Low Gap Rd., Fordland, MO 65652................................................................. 874 Buckbrush Rd., Seymour, MO 65746................................................................ 9579 Hwy H, Plato, MO 65552................................................................................. 7405 E Ferrell Ln., Rogersville, MO 65742.............................................................. 3221 Oetting Rd, Mansfield, MO 65704................................................................... 4545 Spence School Rd., Norwood, MO 65717.........................................................

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT

Thomas Williams............................ Rick Anderson................................. Doyt Lusby...................................... Michael Stearnes............................ Bennie Cook.................................... Randall J. Jones............................. Mark Nichols.................................. Michael W. Richards...................... Jeffrey D. Lee.................................. David Gray...................................... Steve Kirby.....................................

Secretary Name

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12AM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Saturdays

4th Saturday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 8AM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM

1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Friday, 7:30PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Friday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:00 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:00 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM

Chartered

5/10/1849 5/10/1851 10/17/1901 5/26/1864 10/16/1872 10/14/1891 9/30/1909

10/13/1881 9/27/1906 10/15/1891 9/27/1906 9/29/1909

10/13/1887 5/28/1858 10/19/1899 10/15/1885 10/19/1867 10/16/1872 10/16/1872 10/16/1873 10/15/1874 10/15/1891 9/25/1912

348 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014

153.......................... Bloomfield 310..............................Sikeston 407..........................Charleston 489............................ Lakeville 532.................................Dexter 573.................................Bernie 596.................................Puxico

68................................ Kennett 108....................... New Madrid 176.......................... U.G. Totty 212........................... Four Mile 215....................... Hornersville 461....................Caruthersville

107...........................Greenville 209........................Poplar Bluff 369.......................... Composite 526................................ Wayne 568.................................Naylor

Dunklin..................... New Madrid.............. New Madrid.............. Dunklin..................... Dunklin..................... Pemiscot....................

Wayne....................... Butler........................ Rapley....................... Wayne....................... Ripley........................

Lodge

Stoddard................... Sikeston.................... Mississippi................ Stoddard................... Stoddard................... Stoddard................... Stoddard...................

No.

93.............................St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 103.......................... West View 226................................. Saline 417........................ Whitewater 441.............................Excelsior 545................................. Zalma 615............................... Chaffee 670........................... Perryville 672............... Harold O. Grauel

County

Cape Girardeau........ Cape Girardeau........ St. Genevieve............ Cape Girardeau........ Cape Girardeau........ Bollinger................... Scott.......................... Perry......................... Cape Girardeau........

Greenville................................... Poplar Bluff................................ Doniphan.................................... Piedmont..................................... Naylor.........................................

Kennett....................................... New Madrid................................ Conran........................................ Campbell..................................... Hornersville................................ Caruthersville............................

Bloomfield................................... Sikeston...................................... Charleston.................................. Bell City...................................... Dexter......................................... Bernie......................................... Puxico..........................................

Cape Girardeau.......................... Millersville.................................. St. Marys.................................... Whitewater................................. Jackson....................................... Zalma.......................................... Chaffee........................................ Perryville.................................... Cape Girardeau..........................

Location

PO Box 123, Bloomfield, MO 63825......................................................................... 924 Crescent, Sikeston, MO 63801........................................................................... 1413 E. Commercial, Charleston, MO 63834........................................................... 31208 Ringer Hill Ln, Orlan, MO 63771.................................................................. 701 Albert St, Dexter, MO 63841............................................................................. 308 Stewart St., Bernie, MO 63822.......................................................................... 20046 County Rd. 283, Puxico, MO 63960...............................................................

2307 South Ave., Kennett, MO 63857...................................................................... PO Box 368, New Madrid, MO 63869-0203............................................................. PO Box 420, Lilbourn, MO 63882............................................................................. 1200 Benton, Malden, MO 63863............................................................................. PO Box 334, Hornersville, MO 63855...................................................................... 3597 State Hwy J, Hayti, MO 63851........................................................................

David N. Bollinger.......................... Earnie D. Wilson............................ Perry Jenks..................................... Jason Street.................................... Robert D. Leroux............................

PO Box 241, Greenville, MO 63944.......................................................................... 3687 County Rd. 415, Ellsinore, MO 63937............................................................. HC1 Box 693, Fairdealing, MO 63939..................................................................... RT 1 Box 12820, Patterson, MO 63956.................................................................... 904-B Barton Rd., Doniphan, MO 63935.................................................................

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT

Kenneth Sample............................. Charles C. Hatley........................... Justin Cawhorn.............................. Joe R. Robinson.............................. James Powell.................................. Milburn Mc Call.............................

FORTIETH DISTRICT

Larry D. Jarrell.............................. Johnie Dixon................................... Richard Griggs................................ William Knoderer........................... Dewey J. Pry................................... Derik S. Moore................................ Leo H. Lowery.................................

Address 2477 Stacy Dr., Jackson, MO 63755......................................................................... 287 Scotts Pine Ln., Oak Ridge, MO 63769............................................................. 3733 Plattin Rd., Festus, MO 63028........................................................................ P.O. Box 857, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702............................................................... 802 Aaron Dr, Jackson, MO 63755........................................................................... PO Box 298 HC 2 Box 4006, Lowndes, MO 63951.................................................. 1281 Kingsway Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701..................................................... 21512 Hwy C, Perryville, MO 63775........................................................................ 1107 Dorothy St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701........................................................

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT

Quentin Kelley................................ Donald England.............................. Shawn Caldwell.............................. Robert C. Floyd............................... Eddie Schreiner.............................. Billy J. Schanks.............................. David Rutherford............................ Harold Corse................................... Alfred L. Mason..............................

Secretary Name

THIRTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 06:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Saturday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM

Chartered

10/4/1886 5/30/1861 10/13/1871 10/15/1885 9/29/1904

10/16/1889 10/17/1873 5/30/1857 10/19/1867 5/30/1861 10/16/1873

5/28/1859 10/12/1869 10/12/1893 10/15/1874 10/13/1887 9/28/1905 9/30/1908

10/14/1847 6/2/1866 5/29/1862 10/13/1881 10/16/1872 10/15/1890 9/28/1911 9/26/1962 9/29/1969

2014 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 349

99...........................Mt. Vernon 129................................Monett 284............................... Canopy 383......................... Pythagoras 400...............................Decatur 674................Central Crossing

197............................ Carthage 335..................................Joplin 345..........................Fellowship 398.................................Jasper 471...............................Mineral 512...........................Webb City 549..................... Carl Junction 586.............................Criterion 681...........Southwest Heritage

Lawrence.................. Barry......................... Lawrence.................. Barry......................... Lawrence.................. Barry.........................

Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper....................... Jasper.......................

Carthage..................................... Joplin.......................................... Joplin.......................................... Jasper......................................... Oronogo....................................... Webb City................................... Carl Junction.............................. Alba............................................. Joplin..........................................

Mt. Vernon.................................. Monett......................................... Aurora......................................... Cassville...................................... Pierce City.................................. Shell Knob..................................

Sparta......................................... Ozark.......................................... Billings........................................ Forsyth........................................ Galena......................................... Branson....................................... Kimberling City..........................

Theodosia.................................... West Plains................................. Bakersfield.................................. Thomasville................................ Thayer......................................... Gainesville.................................. Willow Springs........................... Mountain View...........................

Location

20872 Lawrence 2130, Aurora, MO 65605............................................................... #1 Sunset Dr., Monett, MO 65708............................................................................ 6327 Farm Rd. 1190, Aurora, MO 65605................................................................. 10130 Farm Rd 1102, Cassville, MO 65625............................................................. 203 W Washington Ave. Apt 2, Pierce City, MO 65723.......................................... 25299 Waterview Ln., Shell Knob, MO 65747.........................................................

PO Box 246, Carthage, MO 64836............................................................................ 4195 S. Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 64804................................................................. 817 W 9th St, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................................... 110 S. 6th, Jasper, MO 64755................................................................................... 735 N Hwy MM, Oronogo, MO 64855...................................................................... 2101 Bird, Joplin, MO 64804.................................................................................... 489 W Eclipse, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................................. 603 Rose Ln., Carl Junction, MO 64834.................................................................. 213 N Washington St., Carterville, MO 64835........................................................

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT

Jerry Maggard................................ William E. Gilstrap........................ Richard Lowery.............................. Don Rives........................................ Charles R. Wilkins......................... Brent E. Burney............................. Burnard Massey............................. Wayne A. Lawson........................... Daniel R. Logan..............................

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT

James Maenner.............................. Bradley J. Wells.............................. Joshua Blades................................. Gail A. Purves................................. Ben H. Slagle.................................. Rodney W. Phillips.........................

Address

273 Payne Dr., Sparta, MO 65753............................................................................ 615 Scenic View Rd., Ozark, MO 65721................................................................... 513 Montauk Rd., Crane, MO 65633........................................................................ 15389 Hwy 160, Forsyth, MO 65653-5002............................................................... 597 Walnut Tree Dr., Galena, MO 65656................................................................ 194 Bellevue, Branson, MO 65616........................................................................... PO Box 93, Lampe, MO 65681..................................................................................

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT

Dale R. Roller.................................. Carl R. Capelan.............................. David Hart...................................... Noel Campbell................................ Carnell E. Cutbirth........................ Dallas Smith................................... Larry J. Dreppard..........................

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT

E. Royce Wheeler............................ Jerry Marsh ................................... Darrin Gunter................................. Jack R. Triplett............................... James R. Denton............................. E. Royce Wheeler............................ John W. Adams Jr.......................... Jeffery C. Riegle.............................

PO Box 685, Ava, MO 65608..................................................................................... PO Box 465, West Plains, MO 65775....................................................................... 1061 County Rd 7300, Caulfield, MO 65626............................................................ RT 1 Box 116, Birch Tree, MO 65438....................................................................... 480 Main St., Mammoth, AR 72542......................................................................... PO Box 685, Ava, MO 65608..................................................................................... HC 64 Box 2210, West Plains, MO 65775................................................................ 407 Doris Dr. PO Box 1053, Mountain View, MO 65548........................................

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT Secretary Name

Meeting Days

2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

1st Tuesday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM

Fri. before Full Moon, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM

3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 3rd Saturday, 12AM 2nd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays, 12AM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM

Chartered

5/28/1856 10/22/1902 9/25/1912

10/19/1867 10/13/1871 10/13/1870 10/16/1873 10/17/1873 10/12/1882 10/15/1891 9/26/1907 9/24/2002

10/19/1867 5/15/1890 10/17/1889 10/16/1872 10/13/1871 11/21/1975

10/10/1868 10/13/1870 10/13/1881 10/16/1872 10/12/1882 9/26/1907

10/18/1900 10/13/1870 10/11/1888 10/13/1871 10/13/1881 10/11/1877 10/13/1887 9/29/1915

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Newton...................... 247................................Neosho Neosho........................................ Henry A. Freund............................. 740 Oakridge Dr., Neosho, MO 64850...................................................................... 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM Newton...................... 514............................... Granby Granby........................................ Christopher Ledford....................... 20941 Elm Dr., Granby, MO 64844.......................................................................... 1st Monday, 07:00 PM Mc Donald................. 621............................ Anderson Anderson..................................... Glenn Clifton.................................. PO Box 665, Alba, MO 64830................................................................................... 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM

296.................................Sparta 352.................................Friend 379............................... Billings 453...............................Forsyth 515................................ Galena 587..............................Branson 680......................... Table Rock

Lodge

Christian................... Christian................... Christian................... Taney........................ Stone......................... Taney........................ Stone.........................

No.

298.............................Sampson 327.........................Mount Zion 365................................. Bayou 387............................ Woodside 463................................ Clifton 496......................Robert Burns 536..............................Ingomar 637.................. Mountain View

County

Ozark........................ Howell....................... Ozark........................ Oregon...................... Oregon...................... Ozark........................ Howell....................... Howell.......................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

350 2014

2014

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

351

INDEX FOR 2014 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master....................................................................... 16 Appeals and Grievances............................................................. 20 Area Meetings............................................................................. 16 Consents, Permissions & Decisions........................................... 18 Decisions and Edicts........................................................... 19, 202 Itinerary...................................................................................... 26 Masonic Charities....................................................................... 17 Passing of Past Grand Masters.................................................. 16 Recommendations....................................................................... 24 State of the Craft........................................................................ 20 Trials........................................................................................... 19 Announcements of Grand Master-Elect David W. Haywood Appointee to Grand Line.......................................................... 172 Time and Place of the 194th Annual Communication............ 188 Biographical Sketch of M.W. Grand Master Jon B. Broyles................. 4 Call from Labor............................................................................... 55,162 Call to Labor................................................................................... 56, 191 Closing..... ............................................................................................. 304 Committee Reports Achievement Award.................................................................. 103 Appeals and Grievances........................................................... 196 Building Supervisory Board..................................................... 103 By-Laws..................................................................................... 104 Chartered Lodges...................................................................... 104 Correspondence.................................................................. 108-160 Credentials........................................................................... 12,192 Forms and Ceremonies............................................................. 160 Geo. Washington Nat’l. Memorial Assn.................................. 195 Grand Master’s Address........................................................... 194 Investment................................................................................ 252 Jurisprudence............................................................. 64, 193, 280 Leadership Training................................................................. 253 Masonic Education.................................................................... 257 Masonic Publications................................................................ 257 Masonic Children’s Foundation............................................... 254 Membership.............................................................................. 277 Mentoring.................................................................................. 279 Mileage and Per Diem.............................................................. 304 Necrology..................................................................................... 56 Public Relations........................................................................ 258 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges...................................... 259 Ritual......................................................................................... 266 Ritual Cards and Certificates............................................ 270 Lodge Ritual Awards.......................................................... 161

352

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Scholarship................................................................................ 262 Stewart Trust............................................................................ 262 Ways and Means....................................................................... 275 Youth......................................................................................... 257 Committees (2014-2015)...................................................................... 308 Consolidation and Mergers.................................................................. 105 Consents and Permissions................................................................... 199 Cornerstones and Dedications............................................................. 198 Dead Lodges since organization in 1821............................................. 318 Dispensations....................................................................................... 200 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2013-2014)..................................... 10 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2014-2015)................................... 311 District Deputy Grand Masters (2013-2014).......................................... 9 District Deputy Grand Masters (2014-2015)...................................... 310 Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, 1821 – present......................... 313 Election of Grand Lodge Officers.......................................................... 62 Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors........... 34 Emeritus Grand Lodge Officers.......................................................... 307 Fifty-Year Recipients during (2013-2014)................................... 172-187 Five Percent Membership Achievement............................................... 59 Grand Lodge Banquet.......................................................................... 171 Grand Lodge Financial Report............................................................ 216 Grand Lodge Officers (2014-2015)...................................................... 306 Grand Lodge Officers (2013-2014).......................................................... 8 Grand Master’s Decisions.................................................................... 202 Grand Master’s Itinerary (2013-2014).................................................. 26 Grand Representatives To and From Missouri.......................... 200, 335 Grand Lodge Achievement Awards.................................................... 188 Consecutive Years..................................................................... 191 Greetings from Visiting Jurisdictions................................................... 62 In Memoriam Gordon E. Hopkins..................................................................... 60 P. Vincent Kinkead..................................................................... 61 Installation Installing Officers..................................................................... 305 Grand Lodge Officers for 2014-2015........................................ 305 Introductions Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri...................... 33 District Deputy Grand Masters................................................. 15 District Deputy Grand Lecturers and Grand Lecturers Emeritus................................................... 15 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges........................................................................ 13 Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges...................................... 14 Past Grand Masters of Missouri................................................ 13

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Grand Master and Grand Officers, Grand Lodge of MO P.H.A................................................... 14 Representatives of Organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri.......................................................... 15,55 Jurisprudence Committee Report......................................... 64, 193, 280 List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Of Missouri from its Organization: April 21, 1821................. 313 Lodge Directory by Districts................................................................ 339 Lodge Secretary of the Year................................................................ 171 Masonic Board of Relief....................................................................... 276 Masonic Service Association.................................................................. 59 Masonic Service Award........................................................................ 171 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication............................................................ 163 Report........................................................................................ 163 Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors............................ 34 Opening... ............................................................................................... 11 Oration: R.W.B. Douglas H. Reece, Grand Orator............................. 302 Oration: R.W.B. William E. Zimmerman, Grand Orator................... 300 Order of the Past Master..................................................................... 162 Organizing Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F.&A.M............. 2 Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living)........................................... 306 Photographs Grand Master Jon B. Broyles (2013-2014).................................. 3 Grand Lodge Officers (2013-2014)............................................... 7 Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2013-2014)..................... 188 The Truman Medal................................................................... 171 Round Robin Winner............................................................................. 15 Lodge Secretary of the Year..................................................... 171 MoChIP Safe Child Lodges...................................................... 260 Presentation to M.W. Grand Master Haywood.................................. 305 Proposed Legislation (action in 2014) In re: Sections 7.141 Cancellation of Meeting........................... 64 In re: Section 7.070, 7.140 Special Communications & Notice.65 In re: Articles 28 through 32 Trial Code.............................. 66-95 In re: Section 2.040 Electronic Database................................... 96 In re: Section 13.010 Age of Petitioner...................................... 97 In re: Section 16.010 Conferring Degrees.................................. 99 In re: Section 16.060 Suitable Instruction.............................. 100 In re: Resolution Achievement Award..................................... 101 In re: Article IV, Section 10 Tiler’s Duties.............................. 102 Proposed Legislation for Action in 2015............................................. 280 Amendment to By-Laws Section 2.040, Art. 5 & 6 (Grand Secretary’s Office)................................ 281 Amendment to By-Laws Section 9.051 (Treasurer’s Duties)... 284

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Amendment to By-Laws 9.090 (Building Associations).......... 287 Amendment to By-Laws Section 9.070 (Formation of Bldg. Association)....................................... 286 Amendment to By-Laws Section 10.040 (Grand Lodge Dues)........................................................... 288 Amendment to By-Laws Section 16.010 (Conferring Degrees).......................................................... 289 Amendment to By-Laws Section 16.050 (Manuals and Ciphers)....................................................... 290 Amendment to By-Laws Section 16.070 (Courtesy Work)..... 291 Amendment to By-Laws Section 17.150 (Suspension or Expulsion)................................................. 292 Amendment to By-Laws Section 20.010 (Dimit)..................... 293 Amendment to By-Laws Section 17.130 (Petition for Mult Membership)......................................... 294 Amendment to By-Laws Section 20.080 (Certificates for EA or FC)................................................. 296 Amendment to By-Laws Section 28.020 (Automatic Expulsion)....................................................... 297 Amendment to Standing Resolution (re: Grand Masters’ Conference)........................................ 299 Regional Grand Lecturers (2013-2014)................................................. 10 Regional Grand Lecturers (2014-2015)............................................... 312 Remarks by Other Grand Masters........................................................ 63 Report of the Election of Grand Lodge Officers.................................... 62 Report of the Grand Lecturer.............................................................. 264 Report of the Grand Secretary............................................................ 197 Area Meetings during 2013-2014............................................. 198 Cornerstones and Dedications................................................. 198 Grand Representatives............................................................. 199 Dispensations............................................................................ 200 Grand Master’s Decisions and Edicts...................................... 202 Statistics ---- June 30, 2014...................................................... 105 Achievement Award List 2013-2014........................................ 188 Report of the Grand Lodge........................................................... 216-238 Report of the Grand Treasurer..................................................... 239-252 Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri......................................... 35-54 Report of the President of the Masonic Home Board........................... 28 By-Laws....................................................................................... 30 Financial...................................................................................... 29 Development............................................................................... 29 Acknowledgments....................................................................... 30 Resolution.................................................................................... 31 Reports of Committees – see Committee Reports Round Robin Competition Winner........................................................ 15 Safe Child Lodges................................................................................ 260

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Special Committees (2014-2015)......................................................... 309 St. Louis and St. Louis County Masonic Board of Relief................... 276 Standing Committees (2014-2015)...................................................... 308 Three X First Line-Signers.................................................................... 59 Trial Code ..........................................................................................66-95 Truman Award Winners...................................................................... 171 The Truman Medal Awarded.............................................................. 171 Tuesday Morning................................................................................. 191 Welcome.................................................................................................. 12

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