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The State of Missouri Organized April 21, 1821 By Missouri Lodge No. 12 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 8, 1816 (Now St. Louis Missouri No. 1 of Missouri) Joachim Lodge No. 25 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1818 (Became Joachim No. 2 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Charles Lodge No. 28 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1819 (Became Hiram No. 3 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Tammany No. 1 of Tennessee received charter from North Carolina Nov. 24, 1789 St. John’s No. 1 of North Carolina received its charter from Grand Lodge (Modern) of England 1755
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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master Right Worshipful Brother Bruce R. Austin Grand Master 2007-2008 Bruce Raymond Austin was born December 14, 1935 in East Prairie, Missouri, and was educated in the East Prairie Public Schools, graduating in 1953. Bruce attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau for two years. Joining the U.S. Navy, where he became a Hospital Corpsman, trained to specialize in the uses of I-131, radioactive iodine, for thyroid glandular studies. He was stationed at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland for 3 ½ years. Enrolled in the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he obtained a degree in mortuary science, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Brother Austin returned to East Prairie where he was associated with McMikle Funeral Homes, both in East Prairie and Charleston. Bruce then met and Married Myrtle (better known as Sisser) Goodin on April 6, 1963 in Charleston. They have three sons: Stephen and Sam of Charleston, and David of Webster Groves, Missouri. Bruce then started farming with his father-in-law in March 1965. He took over the farm in 1974 and, at the present time, farms over 1700 acres, growing soybeans, corn, and winter wheat. He took in his middle son, Sam, as a full partner in the farm operation. Stephen, his oldest son, is a pilot. David, his youngest son, sells surgical instruments. David is a dual member of Charleston Lodge #407 and Webster Grove Lodge # 84. He is also a member of St. Louis Scottish Rite and is a past Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection. He is also a member of the York Rite Bodies. All three sons are Eagle Scouts. Bruce’s civic duties include: Past President and member of the Mississippi County Library Board, Past Chairman of the University of Missouri’s Outreach and Extension Council, has served on many boards in the United Methodist Church, where he and Myrtle are both active members. He is a past member and President of the Charleston R-1 School Board, and a past Scoutmaster of Charleston Boy Scout Troop 323. He still serves on the Troop Committee. He is a member of the Farm Bureau and the Delta Growers Association. Bruce and Myrtle were honored by being named the Mississippi County Farm Family in 1996. Bruce was Charleston’s Man of the Year in 1999. He wife, Myrtle, has served as Den Mother, and was the first female Cubmaster in the District. She is a member and past president of both the Junior Study Club and PEO Chapter CV. She has also served on many committees of the United Methodist Church, and is also a past Woman of the Year in Charleston. She retired from teaching first grade in the Charleston Public Schools. RWB Bruce’s Masonic Affiliations began in February 1961, where he was initiated into East Prairie Lodge #384, where three months later he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. In 1964, he transferred his membership to Charleston Lodge #407, where he served as Master both in 1972 and 1980. He is a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis. He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1979, and was honored with the 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in 1995. He also served as Venerable Master in the Lodge of Perfection in 1995. Other Masonic memberships include: Charleston Chapter #19 RAM, where he served as High Priest in 1997 and 1998, and received the “Order of High Priesthood” in Branson, MO at Chapter #75, Cape Council #20, Cryptic Masons, and Cape Girardeau Commandery #55, Knights Templar. He is also a member of the Olin S McDaniel Allied Masonic Degree, where he was Sovereign Master in 2005, the Missouri Lodge of Research, member of the Scottish Rite Temple Preservation Board, and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, the Hunt York Rite College #162 of St. Louis, and the Capaha Scottish Rite Club in Cape Girardeau. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the old 50th Masonic District from 1996-1999. In addition RWB Austin is a Member of Moolah Shrine Temple, St. Louis, the SEMO shrine club, Sikeston, The Red Cross of Constantine, St. Louis Conclave, National Sojourners, Heroes of ‘76, Sword of Bunker Hill, Andrew Jackson #43, and is the president of Masonic Home Board.
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Bruce R. Austin.......................................................................... Grand Master 603 N Main Rd, Charleston 63834-9621 Rocky E. Weaver................................................................ Deputy Grand Master 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016 Larry C. Reynolds.............................................................. Senior Grand Warden 443 Wildwood Dr, Rogersville 65742 Gail S. Turner,................................................................... Junior Grand Warden 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 W. Marion Luna..........................................................................Grand Treasurer 1101 N Main St, Piedmont 63957 Ronald D. Miller.......................................................................... Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct, Columbia 65201 Randall J. Jones............................................................................ Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville 65742 John W. Hess....................................................................... Senior Grand Deacon 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068-2419 David L. Ramsey................................................................. Junior Grand Deacon 2709 North Lincoln, Kirksville 63501 Jon B. Broyles....................................................................Senior Grand Steward 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021 Randall M. Berger..............................................................Junior Grand Steward 1800 S. Brentwood, Apt. 1129, Brentwood 63144 David W. Haywood.............................................................Senior Grand Marshal 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton, 63026-3350 David E. Austin..................................................................Junior Grand Marshal 421 S. Elm, Webster Groves 63119 Richard T. Reed, Jr...................................................................Grand Pursuivant 1310 E. State St., Charleston, 63834 Reagan P. Baird....................................................................Grand Sword Bearer 715 Mitchell, New Madrid, 63869 Sheldon H. Snitz.......................................................................... Grand Chaplain 9852 Connell Dr, Overland Park, KS 66212 Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr.............................................................. Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 8306, St. Joseph 64508 Nicholas R. Cichielo..................................................................... Grand Chaplain 16815 Ashberry Circle Dr., Chesterfield 63005 Erick V. Kern............................................................................... Grand Chaplain 14755 Chermoore Dr., Chesterfield, 63017 Richard L. Smith.......................................................................... Grand Chaplain 830 Coalport Dr., St. Louis 63141 James M. Shemwell..................................................................... Grand Chaplain 1636 Meadow Ln., Mexico 65265 Russell L. Busby........................................................................... Grand Chaplain 1315 Business 60 West , Dexter 63841 W. Webb Edwards........................................................................ Grand Chaplain 500 W. Main St., Suite 102-B, Branson, MO 65616 J.R. Latta...................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 1102 Central Ave., Hannibal 63401 Ronald W. Clark............................................................................... Grand Orator 2500 Peach Tree St., Cape Girardeau 63701 Dennis L. Hammack........................................................................ Grand Orator 1503 Riverview SE, Elsberry, 63343 Homer Oliver....................................................................................... Grand Tiler 404 E. Commercial, Charleston 63834
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One Hundred Eighty Seventh Annual Communication
Monday Morning The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Eighty-Seventh Annual Communications on Monday and Tuesday, September 22nd and 23rd, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Select, Columbia, Missouri. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., introduced the following officers, who entered the assembled area and proceeded to their respective stations:
Grand Tiler-Homer Oliver, Charleston Grand Orator-Dennis L. Hammack, Elsberry Grand Orator-Ronald W. Clark, Cape Girardeau Grand Grand Pursuivant-J.R. Latta, Hannibal Grand Sword Bearer-Webb Edwards, Branson Grand Chaplain-Russell Busby, Dexter Grand Chaplain-Richard L. Smith, St. Louis Grand Chaplain-Erick V. Kern, Chesterfield Grand Chaplain-Nicholas R. Cichielo, Chesterfield Grand Chaplain-Ronald E. Wood, Jr., St. Joseph Grand Chaplain-Sheldon H. Snitz, Overland Park, Kansas Grand Chaplain-Richard T. Reed, Jr., Charleston Grand Chaplain-Reagan Baird, New Madrid Junior Grand Marshal-David E. Austin, Webster Groves Senior Grand Marshal-David Haywood, Fenton Junior Grand Steward-Randall M. Berger, Brentwood Senior Grand Steward-Jon B. Broyles, Ballwin Junior Grand Deacon-David L. Ramsey, Kirksville Senior Grand Deacon-John W. Hess, Liberty Grand Lecturer-Randall J. Jones, , Rogersville Grand Secretary-Ronald D. Miller, Columbia Grand Treasurer-W. Marion Luna, Piedmont Junior Grand Warden-Gail S. Turner, Brookfield Senior Grand Warden-Larry C. Reynolds, Rogersville Deputy Grand Master-Rocky E. Weaver, Buckner Grand Master-Bruce R. Austin, Charleston
M.W. Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bruce R. Austin of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Austin as he entered the assembled area and proceeded to his station in the east. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with Grand Honors.
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M.W. Brother Soutiea presented Most Worshipful Grand Master Austin with the Gavel of Authority, who with a rap of the gavel, seated the Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Austin welcomed everyone to the One Hundred EightySeventh Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. OPENING The Pledge of allegiance was led by M.W. Grand Master Austin, with the assistance of the Grand Officers opened the One Hundred Eighty-Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual. The singing of the National Anthem was given by Laura Taylor-Mulkey. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE The Committee on Credentials hereby certifies that there is a quorum present at the Grand Lodge Communication held at Columbia, Missouri on September 22 and 23, 2008. The constitutional requirement having been met, the Grand Lodge may conduct any business that may come before it. Respectfully submitted,
RWB William Van Meter Chairman, Credentials Committee INTRODUCTIONS OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI. Right Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds, Senior Grand Warden, introduced and presented the Past Grand Masters in attendance.
M.W. Brother J Morgan Donelson, (1969-1970) M.W. Brother Walter L. Walker (1973-1974) M.W. Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978) M.W. Brother J.C. Montgomery, JR. (1978-1979) M.W. Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) ` M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987) M.W. Brother Robert d. Jenkins (1988-1989) M.W. Brother Daniel F. Cole (1990-1991) M.W. Brother D. Robert Downey (1991-1992) M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994) M.W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995) M.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) M.W. Brother Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001) M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means (2001-2002) M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) M.W. Brother Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004) M.W. Brother Rev. Dr. Elmer E. Revelle (2004-2005) M.W. Brother John M. Nations (2005-2006) M.W. Brother M. Robert Berger (2006-2007)
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Led by the Senior Grand Deacon Gail S. Turner, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. M.W. Brother J Morgan Donelson, PGM, responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Grand Masters. INTRODUCTIONS OF THE GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS Most Worshipful Brother, Brother Jack Butler –Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Iowa Most Worshipful Brother Larry Stinson-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Alabama Most Worshipful Brother Jerry L. Hanson-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Tennessee Right Worshipful Brother Junior Grand Warden, Gail S. Turner introduced and presented the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions and accorded them the Grand Honors. Response was given by Larry Stinson, Grand Master of Alabama. INTRODUCTIONS OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL Most Worshipful Brother, Joe B. Lewis, Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdictions Right Worshipful Brother Charles Jones, Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdictions Right Worshipful Brother Theopolis Charles, Grand Secretary, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdictions Illustrious Sir Charles Alexander, Deputy of the Orient of Missouri, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated Right Worshipful Brother Byron Hams, Representative for the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdictions. Right Worshipful Brother Gregory Walker District Deputy Grand Master, of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdictions The Junior Grand Deacon John W. Hess escorted them to their seats by way of the East. INTRODUCTIONS OF THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Right Worshipful Brother Roy T. Sullivan, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas Right Worshipful Brother Loyd Davis, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah Right Worshipful Brother Craig Hummel, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Right Worshipful Brother Terry L. Seward, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Illinois
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Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Deacon, David L. Ramsey introduced and presented the Grand Lodge Officers of other Jurisdictions. The Senior Grand Deacon escorted them to their seats by way of the East. INTRODUCTIONS OF APPENDANT BODIES Edward F. Coonrod, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri. Robert E. Hardester-Most Illustrious Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri J. Joseph Hayes, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandary Knights Templar of the State of Missouri Robert W. Cockerham, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Missouri and Executive Officer, Missouri International Order of DeMolay Mitch Weinsting, Grand Marshall, Grotto of North America Donald E. Fairley, Grand Tall Cedar, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Byron E. Hams, Scribe, Mark Twain Forest #202, Tall Cedars of Lebanon M.W. Grand Master Austin asked Right Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles to introduce those representatives of Appendant Bodies. INTRODUCTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADOPTIVE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY Representatives of the Appendant Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri were introduced and presented to the Grand Lodge. M.W. Brother Austin greeted each one and thanked them for attending. These representatives were introduced by Right Worshipful Brother Berger, Junior Grand Steward. Amanda Fisher, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Tina Benefield, Assistant to the Supreme Deputy, State of Missouri, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Anna Mae Kulback, Companion to the Grand Worthy Advisor Brenda Austin, Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star John Chaney, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Daniella Brand, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Job’s Daughers, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Nancy Knarr, Grand Guardian, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Craig Stratmann, Assoc Grand Guardian, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Ginny Goede, Grand Secretary, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Debbie Stolz, Grand Royal Matron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Mel Fossell, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth
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Phyllis Sajben, Worthy Grand Commander, Grand Conclave of MO, Order of the True Kindred William Perry, Grand Advisor, Grand Conclave of MO, Order of the True Kindred Byron Ham, Grand Lecturer, Grand Conclave of MO, Order of the True Kindred Justin Woods, State Master Councilor, International Order of DeMolay INTRODUCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS R.W. Brother Jon B. Broyles, Senior Grand Steward presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master, Bruce R. Austin. Grand Master Austin commended them on their tireless and faithful service to the Masonic Fraternity. INTRODUCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURER’S R.W. Grand Lecturer Randall J. Jones, presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers who stood at their seats and the Regional Grand Lecturer’s by name to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master Austin. R.W. Brother Jones, introduced R.W. Brother Stanton T. Brown and James E. Spencer who are our Grand Lecturer’s Emeritus. M.W. Grand Master Austin offered words of thanks for the dedication they have given and continues to give to the Masonic Fraternity. INTRODUCTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Deputy Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver, President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, presented the Members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
Right Worshipful Brother Zelwin Eaton Right Worshipful Brother Webb Edwards Right Worshipful Brother Richard Paul Right Worshipful Brother Ron Jones Right Worshipful Brother Larry Harman Right Worshipful Brother Rick Kern Right Worshipful Brother Harvey Soule Right Worshipful Brother John W. Siscel, III
Plaques were presented to Ronald D. Jones and Richard Paul for their dedicated service as members of the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors. ELECTIONS FOR THE MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTIONS M. W. Brother Austin informed the members of the Grand Lodge of the need for an election of two new board members for the term that just ended.
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M.W. Austin announced that nominations would now be in order for the Masonic Home Board of Directors. M.W. Robert Jenkins nominated R.W. Brother Tom Truman M.W. Gordon E. Hopkins nominated Dale Bryan No other nominations were made. G.M. Austin called for a show of hands to elect the two to serve on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Board, they were elected. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER INTRODUCTION Dear Masonic Brethren, I am pleased to welcome you to the 187th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. To comply with our Constitution and By-Laws, I am to provide you with an accounting of my official acts, as well as my observations and recommendations concerning the state of Freemasonry in Missouri. Area Meetings I had 7 area meetings starting in October and ending in mid-November. These are listed in my attached itinerary. They proved successful and there were over 1000 Brothers across the state that attended these meetings. I wish to thank you for honoring me with your attendance. It was great to tell of the Masonic progress that is taking place in our Fraternity. Special Recognition My many thanks to my “Masonic Father”, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. for putting me in the advancing line. Thank you Most Worshipful Bill for the faith you had in me. To my special love for the past 45 years, my wife Myrtle “Sisser.” She did a lot of traveling with me this year and never once complained. I left her alone many nights while I visited Lodges. Her help and understanding made this year so much easier. C2A CLASSES We had many C2A Classes this year. There are many Master Masons that were in the C2A Classes that are learning parts in the Degrees, holding Offices in their respective lodges, and are excited about being a part of our great Fraternity. I am being told that there are some of our “older” Brothers that are still not “sold” on the C2A classes. They believe we should go back to requiring proficiency. These Brothers have forgotten how our membership was falling at an alarming rate and that we had to do something to stop this. The C2A class worked. We have about 10% of the Brothers from the C2A Classes that, as I said earlier, are involved in our Lodges. Of the Brothers that learned the proficiency, we still had only 10% of them stay active. So Brothers, don’t sell the C2A Classes short. Our membership is slowly growing. There is a renewed interest in Masonry, thanks to our C2A Classes, our MOCHIP Program. and books and movies that show Masonry in a favorable light. Mochip Program Our MOCHIP program continues to exceed all our expectations. This has to be the most successful program our fraternity has ever had. We have put over 70,000 children through the program since we started it. We have 6 complete units and every one of them is being used every weekend. The entire State of Missouri is being covered. We are booked solid for the next 6 months or more. My deepest thanks
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to Nick Cichielo and his wife Lori, for the many hours they put in the MOCHIP program. Also, many, many thanks to the volunteers that give up their weekends to work the MOCHIP program. You have put Missouri on the map with this outstanding program that helps protect our youth, and gives the Masonic Fraternity a very favorable opinion among our population. We have had many young fathers petition our lodges due to the MOCHIP program. Mentoring Program This is a program that I have pushed from day one. Many of our lodges are doing an excellent job of teaching the meaning of our Fraternity, but sad to say, we have some lodges that do not teach our history or the reason why we do things. We lost that one-on-one instructions when we gave up learning the proficiency. I have pushed for all of our lodges to adopt a mentoring program to instruct our newly made Brothers on the meaning of our Brotherhood. We have excellent teaching materials available to use in a mentoring program. Our future as Freemasons depends on having well-informed Brethren. Education and Ritual must go hand-in-hand. Our Lodges are now doing degree work that we have not seen in decades. Let us not short-change these new Brothers. Masonic Youth We must continue to support our youth groups. Jobs Daughters, Rainbow for girls, and DeMolay for boys. I was pleased to attend the DeMolay Conclave in Jefferson City on Saturday, also, May 24, and the Jobs Daughters State Gathering on Thursday, June 26, also in Jefferson City. I was unable to meet with the Rainbow Girls session due to a previous commitment. Our Deputy Grand Master, Rocky Weaver filled in for me. The Grand Lodge gave each youth group $2000. to help them in their operations. We fully support these young people. Masonic Museum and Library On February 20th I was privileged to take part in the dedication of our new Masonic Museum in the Masonic Complex in Columbia. What a wonderful day that was. After many years of planning and countless committee meetings, the museum is now a reality. It is truly a living museum. tracking our history from the earliest days of Missouri Masonry to the present. We now have a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS so that donations to the Museum and Library are tax deductible. We are in the process of planning to take the Museum and Library out of the hands of the Masonic Home and putting the Missouri Lodge of Research as head of the Museum and Library. If you have not visited the museum, I urge you to see it as your earliest convenience. Many thanks to the committee for its countless hours put into this project and to Cindee Herrick, the project curator. The committee has now turned its focus on completing the library. The Masonic Home One of the most rewarding experiences while in the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is to sit on the Masonic Home Board and assist our Brothers, their Widows, and the ladies of the Eastern Star in their time of need. We, as a whole, are living longer with our medical advances. This has left our Brothers and Sisters outliving their finances. We are helping many in their late 80’s and 90’s. Thank God the Masonic Home helps them live a life with dignity. We are the envy of many states with our outreach program. Our home in Kansas City is full and we have a waiting list to move in when a vacancy occurs. The Masonic Home has a new interim director, Brother Keith Neese. We have every confidence in Keith. We know the Home is in good hands. Our thanks to Karin Bell for her
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many years of service to the Masonic Home. The Home staff is a wonderful group of dedicated people, all working to help our Masonic Family. Many thanks to them. Grand Lodge Office Words fail me to describe what our Grand Secretary, Ronald Miller, and his staff mean to me. They have made my year as Grand Master all that I could have hoped it to be. I have relied on Ron many times this year. I have asked his opinion and advice on several issues and was led in the right direction with his knowledge and wisdom. I was on the committee that Most Worshipful Don Scott chaired in 1997 to help select a new Grand Secretary. We interviewed several candidates that day. Ron Miller was in the middle of the group that we interviewed. After his interview, I knew he was the one to be our Grand Secretary. Most Worshipful Scott took our recommendation and hired Ron as our new secretary. Ron Miller has done himself proud these 12 years. The Fraternity is so fortunate to have him. His staff of wonderful ladies are top notch in every way. Thanks for making my year pleasant. Dispensations And Decisions During my year as Grand Master, I granted many dispensations for C2A Classes and special communications, which you can read in another part of my communication. I did have to make special rulings on three cases brought before me. First, I restored two Brothers who had been removed from Masonry due to felony convictions several years earlier. I have restored Robert Reed, Sr, and Stephen Austin with full Masonic privileges. Both Brothers have become good productive citizens and they are truly sorry for the momentary lack of judgment they showed years earlier. I had to expel from the Fraternity Edward Quick because he lied on his petition to join the Fraternity, when in fact he had been convicted of a crime while serving in the U.S. Navy. Conclusion Brethren, this is a great time to be a Missouri Freemason!! Lodges in every part of our state are doing Degree work at every meeting. Many Lodges are calling special meetings to stay up with the demand that men are putting on them in order to become a Freemason. We are seeing activity in our lodges that we have not seen in decades. You, my Brothers, have made this happen. Our fantastic programs, The MOCHIP, C2A Classes, Masonic Home, Mentoring Program, Endowment Program, the 10 for 10 Programs, have exceeded all expectations. My time as Grand Master is almost over. I will always remember the warm welcome you gave me, and the many new Brothers I’ve discovered over the years. I will never forget you and your kindness shown to my family and me. You gave me a great honor for the privilege of serving as your Grand Master. Fraternally and Sincerely, Bruce R. Austin Grand Master’s WRITTEN Report Dear Masonic Brethren I am pleased to welcome you to the 187th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. To comply with our Constitution and By-Laws, I am to provide you with an accounting of
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my official acts, as well as my observations and recommendations concerning the state of Freemasonry in Missouri. AREA MEETINGS I had 7 area meetings starting in October and ending in mid-November. These are listed in my attached itinerary. They proved successful and there were over 1000 Brothers across the state that attended these meetings. I wish to thank you for honoring me with your attendance. It was great to tell of the Masonic progress that is taking place in our Fraternity. SPECIAL RECOGNITION My many thanks to my “Masonic Father”, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. for putting me in the advancing line. Thank you Most Worshipful Bill for the faith you had in me. To my special love for the past 45 years, my wife Myrtle “Sisser.” She did a lot of traveling with me this year and never once complained. I left her alone many nights while I visited Lodges. Her help and understanding made this year so much easier. C2A CLASSES We had many C2A Classes this year. There are many Master Masons that were in the C2A Classes that are learning parts in the Degrees, holding Offices in their respective lodges, and are excited about being a part of our great Fraternity. I am being told that there are some of our “older” Brothers that are still not “sold” on the C2A classes. They believe we should go back to requiring proficiency. These Brothers have forgotten how our membership was falling at an alarming rate and that we had to do something to stop this. The C2A class worked. We have about 10% of the Brothers from the C2A Classes that, as I said earlier, are involved in our Lodges. Of the Brothers that learned the proficiency, we still had only 10% of them stay active. So Brothers, don’t sell the C2A Classes short. Our membership is slowly growing. There is a renewed interest in Masonry, thanks to our C2A Classes, our MOCHIP Program, and books and movies that show Masonry in a favorable light. MOCHIP PROGRAM Our MOCHIP program continues to exceed all our expectations. This has to be the most successful program our fraternity has ever had. We have put over 70,000 children through the program since we started it. We have 6 complete units and every one of them is being used every weekend. The entire State of Missouri is being covered. We are booked solid for the next 6 months or more. My deepest thanks to Nick Cichielo and his wife Lori, for the many hours they put in the MOCHIP program. Also, many, many thanks to the volunteers that give up their weekends to work the MOCHIP program. You have put Missouri on the map with this outstanding program that helps protect our youth, and gives the Masonic Fraternity a very favorable opinion among our population. We have had many young fathers petition our lodges due to the MOCHIP program. MENTORING PROGRAM This is a program that I have pushed from day one. Many of our lodges are doing an excellent job of teaching the meaning of our Fraternity, but sad to say, we have some lodges that do not teach our history or the reason why we do things. We lost that one-on-one instructions when we gave up learning the proficiency. I have pushed for all of our lodges to adopt a mentoring program to instruct our newly made Brothers on the meaning of our Brotherhood. We have excellent teaching materials available to use in a mentoring program. Our
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future as Freemasons depends on having well-informed Brethren. Education and Ritual must go hand-in-hand. Our Lodges are now doing degree work that we have not seen in decades. Let us not short-change these new Brothers. MASONIC YOUTH We must continue to support our youth groups. Jobs Daughters, Rainbow for girls, and DeMolay for boys. I was pleased to attend the DeMolay Conclave in Jefferson City on Saturday, also, May 24, and the Jobs Daughters State Gathering on Thursday, June 26, also in Jefferson City. I was unable to meet with the Rainbow Girls session due to a previous commitment. Our Deputy Grand Master, Rocky Weaver filled in for me. The Grand Lodge gave each youth group $2000. to help them in their operations. We fully support these young people. MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY On February 20th I was privileged to take part in the dedication of our new Masonic Museum in the Masonic Complex in Columbia. What a wonderful day that was. After many years of planning and countless committee meetings, the museum is now a reality. It is truly a living museum, tracking our history from the earliest days of Missouri Masonry to the present. We now have a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS so that donations to the Museum and Library are tax deductible. We are in the process of planning to take the Museum and Library out of the hands of the Masonic Home and putting the Missouri Lodge of Research as head of the Museum and Library. If you have not visited the museum, I urge you to see it as your earliest convenience. Many thanks to the committee for its countless hours put into this project and to Cindee Herrick, the project curator. The committee has now turned its focus on completing the library. THE MASONIC HOME One of the most rewarding experiences while in the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is to sit on the Masonic Home Board and assist our Brothers, their Widows, and the ladies of the Eastern Star in their time of need. We, as a whole, are living longer with our medical advances. This has left our Brothers and Sisters outliving their finances. We are helping many in their late 80’s and 90’s. Thank God the Masonic Home helps them live a life with dignity. We are the envy of many states with our outreach program. Our home in Kansas City is full and we have a waiting list to move in when a vacancy occurs. The Masonic Home has a new interim director, Brother Keith Neese. We have every confidence in Keith. We know the Home is in good hands. Our thanks to Karin Bell for her many years of service to the Masonic Home. The Home staff is a wonderful group of dedicated people, all working to help our Masonic Family. Many thanks to them. GRAND LODGE OFFICE Words fail me to describe what our Grand Secretary, Ronald Miller, and his staff mean to me. They have made my year as Grand Master all that I could have hoped it to be. I have relied on Ron many times this year. I have asked his opinion and advice on several issues and was led in the right direction with his knowledge and wisdom. I was on the committee that Most Worshipful Don Scott chaired in 1997 to help select a new Grand Secretary. We interviewed several candidates that day. Ron Miller was in the middle of the group that we interviewed. After his interview, I knew he was the one to be our Grand Secretary. Most Worshipful Scott took our recommendation and hired Ron as our new secretary. Ron Miller has done himself proud these 12 years. The
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Fraternity is so fortunate to have him. His staff of wonderful ladies are top notch in every way. Thanks for making my year pleasant. DISPENSATIONS AND DECISIONS During my year as Grand Master, I granted many dispensations for C2A Classes and special communications, which you can read in another part of my communication. I did have to make special rulings on three cases brought before me. First, I restored two Brothers who had been removed from Masonry due to felony convictions several years earlier. I have restored Robert Reed, Sr, and Stephen Austin with full Masonic privileges. Both Brothers have become good productive citizens and they are truly sorry for the momentary lack of judgment they showed years earlier. I had to expel from the Fraternity Edward Quick because he lied on his petition to join the Fraternity, when in fact he had been convicted of a crime while serving in the U.S. Navy. CONCLUSION Brethren, this is a great time to be a Missouri Freemason!! Lodges in every part of our state are doing Degree work at every meeting. Many Lodges are calling special meetings to stay up with the demand that men are putting on them in order to become a Freemason. We are seeing activity in our lodges that we have not seen in decades. You, my Brothers, have made this happen. Our fantastic programs, The MOCHIP, C2A Classes, Masonic Home, Mentoring Program, Endowment Program, the 10 for 10 Programs, have exceeded all expectations. My time as Grand Master is almost over. I will always remember the warm welcome you gave me, and the many new Brothers I’ve discovered over the years. I will never forget you and your kindness shown to my family and me. You gave me a great honor for the privilege of serving as your Grand Master. Fraternally and Sincerely, Bruce R. Austin GRAND MASTER’S ITINERARY 2007-2008 September 2007 27 Excelsior Lodge — Jackson October 2007 3 Wentzville Lodge 50 Year Pin Presentation 4 Grand Lodge Session — Illinois 5 Illinois Grand Lodge Session 6 Illinois Grand Lodge Session 7 Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star — Cape Girardeau 11 Trowel Lodge — Marble Hill, MO 13 Area Meeting — Springfield 13 Installed Branson Lodge Officers 14 Masonic Funeral for Morris Hampton — Dexter 16 Official Visit to Tuscan Lodge — St. Louis 18 Attended Charleston Lodge 20 Masonic Home Board Meeting — Columbia 22 Attended Charleston Lodge 23 Webster Grove & Lambskin Lodge Official Visit
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Grand Lodges Laid a Wreath at the World War II Veterans Memorial, on the Missouri Portion, to Honor all Freemasons from Missouri who were in the Service during World War II 13 Meeting with Ron Miller, Grand Secretary 13-16 Attended York Rite Grand Session in Jefferson City 17 Masonic Home Board Meeting — Columbia — A.M. 17 Tuscan Lodge St. Louis — to Honor all Veterans of Lodge — P.M. 20 Attended Dexter Lodge 24 Attended the 24th Masonic District Fish Fry at Burbon, MO 24-25 Attended the DeMolay Conclave in Jefferson City 26 Attended Grand Secretary’s Meeting at Bloomfield Lodge 28 Attended Bernie Lodge 29 Official Visit to Pride of the West Lodge on Their 150th Year
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Master (who serves as president), the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens and the Senior Grand Deacon are the Grand Lodge officers. You elect the remaining eight Brothers at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. They serve four years each with two new members coming on and two members going off each year. We are also privileged to have three Sisters of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star as Advisory Board members. Each new member coming to this Board brings their own unique personality and experience and contributes on one or more committees throughout the year to make vital decisions concerning your Masonic Home. Each one adds to the ebb and flow of shared information and the ability to do the right thing for years to come. The one commonality of this Board is that they all come together to serve the Craft in the best way they know how. I thank each and every one of them for the time and talent they give to this Board. It has been a privilege to serve as your Masonic Home Board of Missouri President. Kansas City Assisted Care Facility Your Kansas City facility has again been at full capacity for the entire year and has a lengthy active waiting list. That occupancy is made up of over eighty percent private pay individuals who have chosen to live with us rather than anywhere else. There’s a reason. We provide better care in our facility than they can get anywhere else for the same or more money. Our staff is dedicated to the care of the members of our Craft put in their charge. Several of our staff are brothers and sisters of our fraternal family. A huge thank you and a round of applause should be given to all the members of the Masonic and appendant bodies, especially the Order of the Eastern Star, and including the youth bodies in the Kansas City area who volunteer so many hours at the facility. Our residents look forward to the visits and activities you bring into their lives. You make the lives of the staff and those we entrust to the staff much more enjoyable, and livable. We thank you and bless you for your dedication. This facility is not just a building, it is a TOUCHSTONE that represents the everyday practice of what we preach. It’s visible, touchable, livable, and real. This is where the rubber meets the road. Outreach and Social Services Our Outreach program continued to grow in 2008. We spent $1.47 million dollars in direct unreimbursed expenses on 183 cases, helping Master Masons, their widows and orphans in every region of this state and in several other jurisdictions. The Creating a Partnership Program grew by over 90%, thanks to the efforts of over 51 lodges who promoted and supported this program to aid needy children in their communities. It continues to be a huge success. Some 3,640 needy children reaped the benefit of this program across this great state at a cost of $136,889.00 dollars from the Masonic Home and $8,261.00 from the Lodges. Together we provided necessary supplies, clothing and other needed items. Through this Outreach program we still provide for one Life Care Resident. She lives in the Kansas City area and is doing very well at her facility. Make no mistake, our Outreach Program is one of the best, if not the best in the entire United States. Our professional staff is charged with the discovery necessary for this Board to make sound decisions. They give us good background and professional insight so that we, your Board of Directors, can make the very best possible decisions. Without them this program does not fly. They are the
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wings that allow this program to soar. I extend sincere and heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them for their professionalism, and for deeply caring about what they do and who they serve. Masonic Museum and Library In February I had the profound privilege of assisting in the cutting of the ribbon at the opening of the Masonic Museum at the Masonic Complex in Columbia. This event was attended by Masons from all over the State of Missouri as well as representatives from Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and state and local governmental officials. If you didn’t make it to the Grand Opening and you haven’t been to the museum yet, do yourself and your family a favor. Take a day and go see this spectacular display of Masonic history. There is a range of artifacts and displays there that will please, inform and inspire every member of your family. The members of the Museum and Library Committee worked diligently for two years. That committee includes MWB Elmer E. Revelle; RWB Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary; RWB Doug Reece, Committee Chairman; RWB Harvey Soule; RWB Keith Neese and Cindee Herrick, the museum curator. We can all be proud to partake of the fruit of their labors. Nothing ever flies, much less fly well, without good people in place to make sure the wings get put in the right place and to give it the final push to get it off the ground. Our hats are off to each and every one of you. Support of the Home This past year has been a ride to remember. Our Development Director and his staff have worked diligently to keep personal contact with all our annual givers and develop new donors. They have been very successful in doing so through the Grand Master’s and Year End Appeals raising over $61,000.00 this year. The Truman Club, which was founded in June of 2006, acknowledges the contributions of living members of the Craft who have contributed more than One Hundred Dollars to the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Perpetual members of the Truman Club have made donations of over One Thousand Dollars and ranging as high as One Hundred Thousand Dollars. The Perpetual Membership has increased by 102% to 154 members. The entire purpose of this club is to give grateful acknowledgement to those who have seen wisdom in sharing a portion of their earthly wealth with those of our Craft who have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand. The Truman Club recognition dinners have been huge successes. We have had two Truman Club dinners already this year—one in the Kansas City area and one in the St. Louis area to allow those of our donors that can’t be with us in Columbia to be acknowledged for their generous donations. The Truman Club began with only 650 annual members. That total has now reached 1,242 members, which represents a 91% increase. We await the annual Truman Club gala in Columbia on the Saturday just prior to the opening of Grand Lodge. As always the fun, the food, the music and the company will be first class. Also first class is our Annual Leaves of Autumn Golf Tournament in August. This tournament has been phenomenally successful from its inception because it is ably run and operated by our own staff. This wonderful staff is made up of virtually everyone in the Masonic Complex. Yes, staff from both sides of the complex, Home and Grand Lodge, working together for this marvelous fundraiser for the Children’s Outreach Program. Through the Truman Club, Leaves of Autumn Golf Tournament and other general donations, we have experienced a 114% increase in donor support.
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To say thank you is not enough. Without your caring, without your giving nature, none of what the Masonic Home of Missouri does could happen. You make the work of the Masonic Home possible. You make the difference in hundreds and thousands of lives every year. You make me proud to be called a Mason and I am eternally grateful. Your Board of Directors, and particularly this Board President, are blessed and grateful to have a staff of professional and caring individuals. Every department, from Finance to Maintenance, from Development to Nursing, from Receptionist to Outreach, from Executive Assistant to Executive Director, are solely concerned with doing the very best they can for our members. They are committed to fulfilling our mission. I want to thank the Board of Directors for their dedication and hard work over the past year. It has been a privilege to serve with you. To the new kids on the block who have yet to be elected, welcome aboard. In particular, I want to point out two members whose terms on the board are about to expire. RWB Ronald D. Jones, Chairman of the Development Committee, and RWB Richard E. Paul, Chairman of the Finance Committee have served this board with distinction. They have raised the bar high for others to follow. It has been a pleasure to serve with you and I thank you for your contributions over the past four years to our ONE GREAT CHARITY, the Masonic Home of Missouri. Fraternally submitted,
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Report of Committees M.W. Grand Master Austin stated that the report booklet of the Standing and Special Committees which were distributed on Monday, September 22, 2008 be printed in the proceedings. If any chairman had supplements that needed to be presented this was the time to do so. The reprinted reports are as follows: 2008 ROUND ROBIN WINNER R.W. Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer, introduced the 2008 Round Robin winner Jerry Miles, a member of Shelbina Lodge No. 228. Finals were held in Columbia at the Masonic Complex. ROUND ROBIN PROFICIENCY CONTEST STATE WINNERS 1987-John E. Reece 1988-Frederick A. Troxel, Jr. 1989-Donald Campbell 1990-Gary G. Page 1991-Robert E. Plummer 1992-Christopher J. 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 Miles * Deceased 2007-2008 REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows: DISPENSATIONS The Committee has examined the dispensations issued by order of the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary and the Committee approves the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.
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CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS The Committee examined the consents and permissions pertaining to the activities and operations of subordinate lodges granted by the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary and the Committee approves the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master. DECISIONS We have examined the decisions reported by Grand Master Bruce R. Austin and we approve the decisions as printed in the Grand Master’s Address. EDICTS NONE I move that this portion of the committee’s report be approved and printed in the proceedings.
Proposed Amendments PROPOSED 2007 ACTION 2008 TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI PASSED PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS 1. The first sentence of Section 7.060 is deleted and replaced with the following: Stated communications are held at the times fixed by the by-laws of the lodge as long as they are held at least once in each calendar month in ten calendar months during the year. Statement of Purpose: To permit lodges to meet in July and August instead of two other months during the year when weather or darkness may impede some brothers from attending. Submitted: Richard Patten, Past Master, Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 Frank Davis, Past Master, Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 In the judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee the proposal would be consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. Without taking a position on the merits and in the interest of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge I move the adoption of the said proposal. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE SECTIONS 9.060 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MISSOURI PASSED CHANGE: Section 9.060 by adding to the existing sentence additional language and adding a second sentence: “…, except the Missouri Lodge of Research, for the purpose of becoming a charitable non-profit tax-exempt corporation. No individual shall have any personal right or interest in such corporation, to profit from its operation or property.”
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TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 9.060. INCORPORATION. Lodges may not incorporate, except the Missouri Lodge of Research, for the purpose of becoming a charitable non-profit tax-exempt corporation. No individual shall have any personal right or interest in such corporation, nor shall any individual profit from its operation or from the use of its property. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To allow the Missouri Lodge of Research to become a charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. Contributions and gifts would be tax deductible to donors. SUBMITTED BY: Glenn E. Means, Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Past Master, Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 J.C. Montgomery, Jr., Past Master, Elvins-Ionic Lodge No. 154 Elmer E. Revelle, Past Master, Ashland Lodge No. 156 Pursuant to a friendly amendment approved by the proponents the language of the exception beginning on the first line of the proposal would be modified to read as follows: “….except the Missouri Lodge of Research for the purpose of becoming a Missouri charitable non-profit corporation.” In recognition of the fact that the deductibility of contributions for federal income tax purposes is a matter to be determined by Internal Revenue Service on the basis of then existing federal law the Statement of Purpose has been modified to provide as follows: “To allow the Missouri Lodge of Research to incorporate under the laws of the State of Missouri to become a charitable not for profit corporation.” In the judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee the proposal as amended would be consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. Without taking a position on the merits and in the interest of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge I move the adoption of the said proposal. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE SECTIONS 25.060 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MISSOURI PASSED CHANGE: Section 25.060 by 1. inserting after the first sentence, the additional sentence: “It is authorized to establish and maintain within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto.” 2. eliminate the comma after the word “institutions” in the next to the last line in the second paragraph. TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 25.060. LODGE OF RESEARCH. The Missouri Lodge of Research promotes, encourages, conducts and fosters Masonic research and study and spreads Masonic light and knowledge. It is authorized to establish and maintain
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within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto. It establishes its fees and dues and holds its communications when and where it determines. It reports annually to the Grand Lodge. It has no other duties or powers of chartered lodges. Any Master Mason who remains a member in good standing of a Missouri lodge is eligible for active membership in Missouri Lodge of Research. Other classes of membership are established for other persons, institutions or organizations, as prescribed by the Lodge of Research. It may elect individual Freemasons as “Fellows” in recognition of outstanding accomplishment. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To allow the Missouri Lodge of Research to enter into a contract to act as the custodian or manager of the Library and Museum and to correct a grammatical error. SUBMITTED BY: Glenn e. Means, Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Past Master, Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 J.C. Montgomery, Jr., Past Master, Elvins-Ionic Lodge No. 154 Elmer E. Revelle, Past Master, Ashland Lodge No. 156 Pursuant to a friendly amendment by the proponents the language at the third sentence of the first paragraph would be modified to provide as follows: “It establishes its fees and dues and holds its communications within the State of Missouri when and where it determines.” The Jurisprudence Committee notes that pursuant to the amendment all meetings of the Lodge of Research would have to be held in the State of Missouri but as in the past the Lodge of Research would continue to be free to determine when and where such meetings should be held. In the judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee the proposal as amended would be consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. Without taking a position on the merits and in the interest of bringing the matter before the Grand Loge I move the adoption of the said proposal. ARTICLE 24. FUNERALS
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Apprentice. In the event of extenuating circumstances satisfactory to the Master, Masonic Funeral Services may also be conducted for a Master Mason who was suspended for nonpayment of dues, or a Fellow Craft, or an Entered Apprentice. Statement of Purpose: To allow the Master of a lodge the latitude of deciding the best course of action for providing the last honor to a Mason for service to the Fraternity, regardless of his dues status. Submitted by: Frederick A. Troxel Jr., Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Thomas L. Truman, Past Master, Buckner Lodge No. 501 Glenn E. Means, Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Rocky Weaver, Past Master, Liberty Lodge No. 31 In the Judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee the proposal would be consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. Without taking a position on the merits and in the interest of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge I move the adoption of the said proposal.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that each Constituent Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, shall pay for the fiscal year 2008-2009 and subsequent years until the conclusion of fiscal year 20112012, the sum of One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per Master Mason who is a member of such lodge, to maintain, enhance, improve and support the three Masonic Youth Organizations recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, Missouri DeMolay, Missouri Job’s Daughters and Missouri Rainbow for Girls. All funds collected and equally distributed to Missouri DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow for Girls must be spent upon functions of each Masonic Youth Organization within the State of Missouri and an annual, itemized accounting of all funds distributed and expended must be presented by each Masonic Youth Organization to the Grand Secretary for inclusion in the Grand Secretary’s Annual Report to the Grand Lodge. This Resolution shall expire at the end to the stated term, or sooner, if repealed or if a By-Law adopting an annual Dues payable to Missouri DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow for Girls is subsequently adopted. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Missouri Masonic Youth Organizations have been recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri as an essential part of our Masonic Family. Support from the Brethren is needed for the purposes of building membership, leadership and other important interests promoting Missouri Freemasonry and the Missouri Masonic Family. Robert W. Cockerham, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 Sheldon H. Snitz, Past Master, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 In the judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee the proposal is not in due form for consideration by the Grand Lodge. The proposed assessment would be applicable to Master Masons whose dues are remitted and Master Masons otherwise exempt from liability for dues pursuant to Section 18.050. Also, in the judgment of the Committee the matters as to which annual reports would
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be required from the respective youth organizations would not necessarily be directed toward activities planned and carried out to reflect the fraternal and charitable purposes of the said organizations. Also, no penalty provision is prescribed to apply in the event of failure to file annual reports. Thus, in the judgment of the Committee the proposal is not in form for consideration at this time. I move that the entire report of the Jurisprudence Committee be approved and published in the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge Session. R. Scott Gardner, Jr. John M. Nations Douglas D. Ritterskamp Lawrence N. Weenick Vern H. Schneider, Chairman GRAND MASTER AUSTIN: The motion has been made and seconded for the approval of the report. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. The motion carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: REPORT OF THE ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS For the Office of Grand Master
Rocky E. Weaver
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Weaver to the Office of Grand Master. R.W. Brother Weaver accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master
Larry C. Reynolds
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Reynolds to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Brother Reynolds accepted the election and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden
Gail S. Turner
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Turner to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Turner accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Junior Grand Warden
John W. Hess
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Hess to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Hess accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasurer
W. Marion Luna
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Luna to the Office of Grand Treasurer. R.W. Brother Luna accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasurer
Ronald D. Miller
731 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Austin announced the election of R.W. Brother Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R.W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office.
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CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor on Monday afternoon at 3:00 PM, September 23rd, 2008. R.W. Brother Webb Edwards. Grand Chaplain offered prayer. ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual was performed by Past Grand Masters and the order was conferred upon 29, which was closed by a rounding applause by all in attendance. Following the ritual work, new members of the order received a lapel pin, membership card and a certificate to acknowledge their attendance and acceptance into the “Order of the Past Master” in Missouri. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Parliament I 4:15 P.M. GRAND LODGE BANQUET Expo Center-7:00 PM Most Worshipful Grand Master, Bruce R. Austin, welcomed all those in attendance and then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. Each Grand Lodge Officer and his lady entered the Grand Lodge Banquet Room as introduced. The evening blessing was given by Right Worshipful Brother Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr., Grand Chaplain and the evening meal was enjoyed. Most Worshipful Grand Master Austin, introduced the entertainment for the evening. Grand Master Austin presented Ten, Twenty and Thirty Year Achievement Awards to those lodges that met the acquirements. Grand Lodge Achievement Award medallions were presented to representatives of those lodges meeting the requirements for 2008. The Grand Master was assisted by the Deputy Grand Master and the Education Committee Chairman. Right Worshipful Brother Rocky E. Weaver, Deputy Grand Master, introduced Brent Stewart as his appointment to the advancing line of Grand Lodge Officers. Right Worshipful Brother Nicholas R. Cichielo 2008 Truman Award Winner Nick claims to have had two lives liking the second far better than the first after meeting Lori, becoming a Father to Nick Jr., and moving their family from New York City to Missouri. It was a career move that brought Nick west to St. Louis. Promoted to Executive Vice President of the National Trade Organization he had been working for in a regional capacity for over ten years, Nick did what he does best, embracing his new job and lifestyle with a voracity we’ve all come to know and admire. At this time he also became an active member of Rose Hill Lodge, coming to them as a Right Worshipful from the Grand Lodge of New York, virtually starting his Masonic career all over again. It wasn’t long before he blossomed both professionally and Masonically, becoming CEO of the association
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he traded his east coast life for, his name and integrity well known and held in the highest regard throughout a lifetime in the decorating industry expanded to include international recognition and simultaneously turned the heads of Missouri Grand Lodge, especially that of incoming Grand Master Stanley M. Thompson who placed him in the Grand line as Chaplain. From humble beginnings in his family’s paint store, various sales and management positions including president of Dutch Boy Paints, Nick reached the pinnacle of his esteemed career and decided it was time to retire. What began as the climax of one career took Missouri Grand Lodge seconds to culminate into a new one for Nick as the Director of Grand Lodge Public Relations Coordinator for the MOCHIP Program. Nick agreed to take on the “part-time” position and while settling into it, he quickly learned he jumped from the frying pan into the fire, as his new duties warranted twice the work with only the fraction of the pay. In fact, MOCHIP was growing at such an intense pace that his wife Lori had to step in. Grand Lodge soon had two full time ambassadors for the price of one part timer. Nick and Lori have been married for twenty years. Fifteen of those as Missouri residents. Nick Jr. turned 18 this year and honored his Father by petitioning Polar Star Rose Hill Lodge, becoming a master mason in April. Nick’s older children Ron and Ronda, and six grandchildren live in New Jersey. When he isn’t spreading the MOCHIP gospel, Nick is a trustee of his subdivision. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golf, watching the cooking channel and following the Cardinals. TRUMAN AWARD WINNERS 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
John Black Vrooman, Equality (497) * Alfred Whitfield “White” Griffith, Fulton (48) * Charles Goodman, Polar Star (79) * Albett J. Elfrank, Advance (590) Walter H. Baird, Acacia (602) * Eugene E. “Pat” McFarland, Hermon (187) * John E. Wetzel, Perseverance (92) * Martin B. Toybes, Benjamin Franklin (642) * Ronald M. Compton, Leadwood (598) Gerald W. Burnworth, Algabil-Freedom (636) * A. Duane Eiserman, Branson (587) * Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple (422) * Jack R. Clark, Sr., York (563) Earl S. Eoff, Solomon (271) * Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton (48) * Nathan W. Glazer, Benjamin Franklin (642)* Donald E. Scott, Independence (76) H.V. (Jake) Jacobs, Mechanicsville (260) * Ralph W. Malan, Trilumina (205) Vern H. Schneider, Tuscan (360) William A. Moore, Gate of the Temple (422) Billy J. Beatty, Joplin (355) Richard L. Smith, Polar Star Rose Hill (79) Floyd G. Ward (27) Ronald D. Miller (366) Nicholas R. Cichielo, (79)
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LODGE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS The Office Staff at the Grand Lodge selects one subordinate lodge secretary of the year. James W. Williams, a member of Jewel Lodge No. 480 was chosen for the year 2008. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas G. Hennenhoefer, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 John L. Erfurdt, Hope Lodge No. 251 Robert L. Hudson, Jefferson Lodge No. 43 * Norman E. Ragan, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Barry Cundiff, Adair Lodge No. 366 Fred S. Livingston, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Frank Davis, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 John Litzau, Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 James W. Williams, Jewel Lodge No. 480
TEN, TWENTY AND THIRTY YEAR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HONOR LODGES LODGE LOCATION CREVE COEUR WRIGHT CITY PALMYRA ST LOUIS WINDSOR HUNTSVILLE LIBERTY CENTER FLORISSANT GARDEN CITY ARROW ROCK NEW BLOOMFIELD MONROE CITY KEYTESVILLE ST JOSEPH GREENFIELD VIENNA BETHANY ASH GROVE KIRKSVILLE PLATTSBURG HERMANN BOWLING GREEN FOREST CITY AMSTERDAM HARRISONVILLE HILLSBORO HARTFORD GRAY SUMMIT ST JOSEPH CARTHAGE KANSAS CITY
LODGE NAME SAINT LOUIS MISSOURI PAULDINGVILLE PALMYRA NAPHTALI WINDSOR HUNTSVILLE LIBERTY RALLS MIZPAH-MOUNT MORIAH INDEX ARROW ROCK NEW BLOOMFIELD MONROE WARREN ST JOSEPH WASHINGTON VIENNA BETHANY ASH GROVE KIRKSVILLE PLATTSBURG HERMANN PHOENIX OREGON AMSTERDAM CASS JOACHIM HARTFORD GRAY SUMMIT ZEREDATHA CARTHAGE KANSAS CITY
NO. 1 11 18 25 29 30 31 33 40 54 55 60 64 74 78 87 94 97 100 105 113 123 136 139 141 147 164 171 173 189 197 220
DIST. 27B 25 1 27A 21 13 16 11 27A 20 14 12 11 14 7 33 29 4 34 3 16 24 11 7 32 20 28 3 24 7 45 18
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SALEM ST JAMES RUSHVILLE BUTLER DEFIANCE SEDALIA SPARTA PERRY NEVADA VERSAILLES ROSCOE DIXON EDGERTON BUFFALO BAKERSVILLE KIRKSVILLE ADRIAN DONIPHAN BELLE WAYNESVILLE BILLINGS THOMASVILLE GOWER JASPER BARING BONNE TERRE NEW MADRID ROGERSVILLE CRESTWOOD ORRICK KANSAS CITY FORSYTH PLEASANT HOPE EL DORADO SPRINGS KIRKWOOD DREXEL GAINESVILLE PLATTE CITY ST JOSEPH GALENA VICHY PACIFIC CLINTON NAYLOR ST CLAIR ST LOUIS ALBA UNION COSBY CLAYTON
SALEM ST JAMES RUSHVILLE (3) BUTLER MECHANICSVILLE GRANITE SPARTA LICK CREEK OSAGE KEARNEY VERSAILLES CIRCLE ARLINGTON ADELPHI RIDDICK BAYOU ADAIR CRESCENT HILL COMPOSITE BELLE WAYNESVILLE BILLINGS WOODSIDE GOWER JASPER GREENSBURG SAMARITAN NEW MADRID MT OLIVE CRESTWOOD-ANCHOR ADA IVANHOE FORSYTH PLEASANT HOPE CLINTONVILLE KIRKWOOD COLDWATER ROBERT BURNS PLATTE CITY SAXTON GALENA LANES PRARIE COLUMBIA CLINTON NAYLOR EASTER OLIVE BRANCH CRITERION UNION COSBY CLAYTON
2008 225 230 238 254 260 272 296 302 303 311 320 342 346 355 361 365 366 368 369 373 375 379 387 397 398 414 424 429 439 443 444 446 453 467 482 484 485 496 504 508 515 531 534 548 568 575 576 586 593 600 601
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STRAFFORD CLARK MOKANE WELLSTON NORWOOD OVERLAND-OCCIDENTAL OWENSVILLE SHEFFIELD VALLEY PARK ARCHIE SHAWNEE COUNTRY CLUB DAYLIGHT TABLEROCK LINCOLN COUNTY CRAFTSMAN
71 608 610 612 613 622 623 624 625 629 633 653 656 678 680 682 717
34 13 12 27A 35 27A 24 18 27B 20 31 18 34 43 26 27C
NO. 3 12 13 26 43 45 48 53 57 59 69 83 84 95 98 120 131 132 138 152 169 177 179 188 212 219 223 228 232 236 241 251
DIST. 27A 28 17 35 23 27B 12 17 15 22 24 30 27B 27C 35 17 28 37 7 30 17 35 26 1 40 18 15 10 29 21 26 24
DISTINCTION LODGES LODGE LOCATION HAZLEWOOD CALEDONIA KANSAS CITY AVA JEFFERSON CITY BALLWIN FULTON WESTON RICHMOND CENTRALIA SULLIVAN LEBANON WEBSTER GROVES ST LOUIS MARSHFIELD PARKVILLE POTOSI FARMINGTON FILLMORE CAMDENTON CAMDEN POINT HOUSTON ST LOUIS HANNIBAL CAMPBELL KANSAS CITY CAMDEN SHELBINA POLO SEDALIA ST CHARLES WASHINGTON
LODGE NAME BEACON TYRO RISING SUN AVA JEFFERSON BONHOMME (1) FULTON WESTON RICHMOND CENTRALIA SULLIVAN LACLEDE WEBSTER GROVES POMEGRANATE-PYRAMID WEBSTER COMPASS POTOSI FARMINGTON LINCOLN LINN CREEK CAMDEN POINT TEXAS PRIDE OF THE WEST HANNIBAL FOUR MILE ALBERT PIKE RAY SHELBINA POLO SEDALIA ST CHARLES (4) HOPE
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WARRENSBURG ST JOSEPH FREEMAN FENTON HERMITAGE KANSAS CITY INDEPENDENCE EUREKA INDEPENDENCE WEST PLAINS JOPLIN HALLSVILLE BLUE SPRINGS HERCULANEUM FARLEY MOBERLY OZARK MEXICO HARRISBURG ROBERSTVILLE HIGGINSVILLE ST JOSEPH RICHLAND LAWSON SMITHVILLE BELTON ST LOUIS SEYMOUR PLATO MARYVILLE ORONOGO ODESSA ROGERSVILLE PLEASANT HILL LATHROP PIEDEMONT CONWAY MANSFIELD ZALMA REPUBLIC COLMBIA WARRENTON INDEPENDENCE CLAYTON KANSAS CITY WILLARD ANDERSON CRESTWOOD MEHLVILLE MEHLVILLE
CORINTHIAN BROTHERHOOD GRAND RIVER FENTON HERMITAGE TEMPLE GATE CECILE DAYLIGHT MERAMEC MCDONALD MT ZION JOPLIN HALLSVILLE BLUE SPRINGS HERCULANEUM FIDELITY MOBERLY FRIEND HEBRON ANCIENT LANDMARK FRATERNAL HIGGINSVILLE KING HILL RICHLAND BEE HIVE TEMPERANCE BELTON GARDENVILLE-CACHE HAZLEWOOD PLATO (8) NODAWAY MINERAL MOUNT HOPE HENDERSON JEWEL LATHROP WAYNE CONWAY MANSFIELD ZALMA REPUBLIC ACACIA WARRENTON MT WASHINGTON BRENTWOOD SWOPE PARK WILLARD ANDERSON MAGNOLIA-EUCLID ALGABIL-FREEDOM (9) ARNOLD NOBLE
2008 265 269 276 281 288 299 305 313 324 327 335 336 337 338 339 344 352 354 356 363 364 376 385 393 438 450 455 459 469 470 471 476 477 480 506 526 528 543 545 570 602 609 614 616 617 620 621 626 636 673 684
21 7 20 27C 31 18 19 24 19 42 45 22 19 28 17 13 43 12 22 24 15 7 30 16 16 20 27C 35 35 6 45 15 35 20 16 41 30 35 38 34 22 25 19 27B 18 34 46 27C 27C 27C 0
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TRUMAN LODGES LODGE LOCATION ST LOUIS WALNUT GROVE ST LOUIS AGENCY WEBSTER GROVES HANNIBAL TROY CAMERON SAVANNAH INDEPENDENCE CLAYTON COLMBIA MISSOURI CITY EXCELSIOR SPRINGS POPLAR BLUFF ROLLA HAMILTON KNOB KNOSTER LEE’S SUMMIT SPRINGFIELD ST JOSEPH JOPLIN ST LOUIS RAYTOWN OAK GROVE SPRINGFIELD MARCELINE NEWBURG BUCKNER BRANSON GRANDVIEW KANSAS CITY CREVE COEUR KANSAS CITY HAZLEWOOD CAPE GIRARDEAU JOPLIN SPRINGFIELD
LODGE NAME MERIDIAN O’SULLIVAN GEORGE WASHINGTON AGENCY SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS ST JOHN’S TROY VINCIL SAVANNAH INDEPENDENCE POLAR STAR TWILIGHT ANGERONA CLAY (2) POPLAR BLUFF ROLLA HAMILTON KNOB KNOSTER SUMMIT SOLOMON CHARITY (5) FELLOWSHIP (6) TUSCAN RAYTOWN CHRISTIAN GATE OF THE TEMPLE (6) MARCELINE EQUALITY BUCKNER BRANSON GRANDVIEW EAST GATE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALPHA FLORISSANT HAROLD O. GRAUEL SOUTHWEST HERITAGE UNIVERSITY
NO. 2 7 9 10 27 28 34 62 71 76 79 114 193 207 209 213 224 245 263 271 331 345 360 391 392 422 481 497 501 587 618 630 642 659 668 672 681 683
DIST. 27C 34 27C 7 27B 1 26 16 7 19 27B 22 16 16 41 29 9 21 19 34 7 45 27A 19 19 34 10 29 19 43 19 18 27B 18 27A 38 45 34
MASONIC SERVICE MONTH AWARD Most Worshipful Bruce R. Austin announced that Chamois Lodge No. 185 had been selected to receive the trophy for their work within their community. MASONIC PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD Most Worshipful Austin presented Wentzville Lodge No. 46 with the Public Relations Traveling Trophy for their work in Public Relations for their lodge.
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TUESDAY MORNING (September 2008) The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday Morning, September 23, 2008. Prayer was offered by Right Worshipful Brother J.R. Latta, Grand Chaplain. GRAND MASTER AUSTIN: Brothers, the reports of the following standing committees have been printed in the booklet “Report of Officers and Committees”: Building Supervisory Board, By-Laws, Chartered Lodges, Correspondence, Forms and Ceremonies, Masonic Children’s Foundation, Masonic Publications, Necrology, Ritual, Youth. The following reports of Special Committees are printed the booklet also: Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Scholarship The booklet was distributed on Monday, September 22, 2008. If any of the Chairman or Members of these Committees have any further information to add to their report, they should come to the East at this time. I will accept a motion that the printed reports and supplements, if any, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. So moved, is there a second. ….Whereupon the motion was duly made and seconded…. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion passed. Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Report of the Committee on Public Relations. Report of the Auditor, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturer, Grand Secretary, Lodge of Research, appear in the booklet. If there are any supplemental information to add Officers or Chairman should report to the East at this time. I will entertain a motion that these reports and supplements if any be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Motion has been made and seconded. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Most Worshipful Grand Master Austin, called upon Right Worshipful Brother H. Keith Neese, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to make his report. To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Good Morning! Your Ways & Means Committee had a very active Masonic year. All meetings were held at the Masonic Complex located at 6033 Masonic Drive in Columbia, Missouri. A couple of meetings were held with one or more committee members making use of the conference call feature of the Grand Lodge telephone system. We met in March of 2008, to review the audit for the Grand Lodge Year ending October 31, 2007. A representative of the audit firm of Gerding, Korte & Chitwood, Certified Public Accountants made the presentation and explained the auditor’s notes. Our Grand Secretary responded with an explanation and
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his corrective action on each auditor’s notes. One of the suggested changes limits outstanding checks to 60 days. Please be aware that your Mileage & Per Diem checks this year will be good for only 60 days from issue date. Your Ways & Means Committee voted its approval. We commend Past Grand Master M. Robert Berger, his line officers, and Grand Lodge Committees for their fiscal responsibility. Also, we commend the Grand Secretary, and his staff for their continued holding the line on expenses. A copy of the Independent Auditor’s Letter will be included as part of this report. In Compliance with Section 3.100 of the Grand Lodge Bylaws, the 2007-2008 Budget was reviewed and revised. The budget reflected anticipated Revenues of One Million, Four Hundred Forty-One Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($1,441,300.00), with corresponding anticipated Expenses of One Million, Three Hundred Sixty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred No/100 Dollars ($1,361,900.00). Net anticipated revenues would therefore be Seventy-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred No/100 Dollars ($79,400.00). A copy of that budget will be made a part of this report. The Committee on Ways & Means met on August 9, 2008, and drafted a proposed Budget for the Grand Lodge fiscal year of 2008-2009. This proposed Budget is subject to review and amendment after the close of the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The Projected Revenues are One Million, Four Hundred Four Thousand, One Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($1,404,100.00) with Expenses of One Million Four Hundred and Three Thousand, No/100 Dollars ($1,403,000.00) leaving Net Revenues of One Thousand One Hundred No/100 Dollars ($1,100.00). In today’s economic climate your committee has concerns about the flat growth of revenues and the increase of all current expenses. Please remember all our funds are reserved and almost all are restricted from using the corpus of the fund. The only fund not reserved or restricted is the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. The General Fund transfers monies into the Impressed Checking Account. All checks issued by the Grand Lodge are drawn upon the Impressed Checking Account at Boone County National Bank, of Columbia, Missouri. Our Committee extends their wholehearted thanks to our Grand Master and to all the Brethren for the opportunity to serve. Fraternally Submitted, Keith Neese, Chairman Bruce R. Austin W. Marion Luna Steven D. Duncan Lenard D. Lenger Charles B. Stewart William George I move that this report be adopted and printed in this year’s proceedings. Report of the Committee on Grand Master’s Address To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Brethren: As required by Section 5.030, the Committee on the Grand Master’s address submits the following report.
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We recommend all of the Grand Master’s decision’s, dispensations, healings, consents and permissions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, for that Committee’s review, action and report. Most Worshipful Brother Austin’s programs will help contribute to the advancement of Masonry in Missouri for many years to come. Our Grand Master and his lovely wife, Sisser, have represented our Great State throughout his many travels in a positive and exemplary manner. We thank you and congratulate you for all the work done on behalf of this Grand lodge of Missouri. Fraternally submitted, Myron R. Berger, Chairman, PGM 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 at the Grand Lodge office on July 25, 2008. The Committee consists of the following members: Robert E. Hardester – Chairman Dale Bryan – Member Donald H. Roller – Member Rocky Weaver – Member Norman G. Schlagenhauf Jr. – Member Richard L. Smith – Member Ronald D. Miller – Adviser In providing statistical information and support commentary for review The Committee gratefully acknowledges the assistance provided by the Grand Secretary and his staff for their excellent support by the Committee. Our report is as follows: Lodge Consolidations During the 2006-07 Grand Lodge Year the following Lodges combined to better serve our fraternity. Lodge Lodge With Lodge Consolidated Lodge Consolidated # Lodge # Name # Heroine-Rockhill 104 Williamstown 370 Masters 542 Westport 340 Pomeganate-Pyramid 95 Bunker 675 Charity 331 Coldwater 485
Ivanhoe Monticello Bridgeton Swope Park Forest Park Hopewell Zeredatha Grand River
446 58 80 617 578 239 189 276
Ivanhoe Monticello Bridgeton Swope Park Forest Park Hopewell Charity Zeredatha Grand River
446 58 80 617 578 239 189 276
This was a larger number of lodge mergers than previous years.... There is still a need to combine more lodges for the good of the fraternity. We feel that more mergers could be accomplished if the DDGM’S, would take an active role in analyzing the districts they serve, and if needed bringing them about. A lodge that cannot open should be a prime candidate. One of the roadblocks to successful mergers is the voting against them by members who “seem to come out of the woodwork” when the matter comes up for a vote. It might be beneficial to have a standing resolution read by the Master of the Lodge which would challenge
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all voting members to vote for the good of the fraternity and not just for the convenience of the members. Membership Statistics Following are some key indicators about the membership churn in our Grand Lodge: Category 2008 Figures Total number of Members 46,520 as of 8/20/2008 Initiated as E. A. 1,267 Raised to Master Masons 1,364 Suspension Non Pay dues 804 Informational Statistics only for 2008 Reinstated after Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues- 2008 343 Deaths (7/1/2007 through 6/30/2008) 1,416 Fifty Year Members (1/1/2007 through 12/31/2007) 616 (1/1/2008 through 8/20/2008) 406 Remitted 538 Endowed Members (Total Living) 2,925 Endowed Members (Total Deceased) 444 Demitted Without Privileges 48 Demitted to Complete Transfer of Membership 127 Demitted from Lodge of Original Membership 39 Affiliated by Transfer 208 Affiliated as Multiple Members 172 Withdrew Multiple Membership 52 Members Expelled 6 The number of candidates raised to the degree of Master Mason as a result of the Chance to Advance Program during the 2006 Grand Lodge Years is not available because the reports of class raisings on a district basis are not forwarded to the Grand Lodge. We recommend that the DDGM be required to provide this information to the Grand Lodge after every Chance to Advance Class. Growth and Expansion We continue to recommend that a review of our membership and location of lodges throughout the state needs to be made to determine those areas where we have low membership penetration and the need for a physical lodge to provide for the long term expansion of our fraternity. With the migration and growth of our population we have seen large areas of our communities grow where there are no Masonic Lodge and other appendant bodies, i.e. Chesterfield, MO, Grain Valley in the Kansas City Area and the Lake of the Ozarks area. With this lack of a physical presence we are losing opportunities to gain new members because the people living in these areas are not aware of what Freemasonry is and how it contributes to our communities. It is recommended that new lodges not be opened to fill these voids but that existing lodges be moved to fill them. We have in the metropolitan areas cases where two or more lodges meet at the same location on different nights of the week and have few members in attendance. We would recommend that they consider merging and pooling of their resources and members to strengthen the fraternity and provide for the following benefits: Better attendance at meetings. Reduce expenses for utilities. Make the building available for rental to other organizations
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We would again recommend that a committee be established at the Grand Lodge Level to determine geographically where our members live and the lodges that are serving them. We possess the methodology and technology to analyze the available data. This would provide us with an insight into how population migration has impacted our fraternity and how we can improve and plan for our future growth. With any expansion, consideration must be given to the cost or availability of a structure where the new or relocated lodges would meet. The cost of building new structures is not always feasible and consideration must be given to other alternatives. • The renting of a meeting place from a church, school or a store front in a shopping mall. • The purchase of suitable vacant buildings. • The building of a structure by a joint partnership of several appendant bodies and our Prince Hall Brethren. • We need to consider permitting the serving of alcoholic beverages in our Masonic buildings in order to benefit from rental revenues. The authorization for serving alcohol would not apply to Masonic events. This would enable us to attract wedding receptions, anniversary parties and other public events. A side benefit would be that the public might develop an interest in Masonic membership. The expansion of our fraternity needs to be studied in great detail in order to make the best possible decision in meeting our goals. This committee stands ready to take an active role in proceeding with this project. Use of the Internet We need to start migrating toward frequent and more effective use of the Internet in our fraternity. It can help us to gain efficiency with: • More current information about our fraternity. • Schedules of future events. • Advising members about individual and lodge accomplishments. • Electronic trestle boards would save postal expense and provide our members with timely information. • Filing of reports to the Grand Lodge in an electronic format would aid in assembling their reports on a timely basis. Condition of Our Lodge Halls Many of our meeting places are in need of repair and cause the public to question the quality of our organization. We must attend to the repair of our structures to improve public perception of our organization; to make potential candidates want to join and to make new members want to return to future meetings. It may be that a state of poor repair may influence the quality of our work and of our ritual if the members feel that quality is not necessary. The DDGM’s need to report observed cases of poor conditions to the Master of the Lodge and offer assistance in finding a way to correct them. Member’s Family Interaction We must continue to plan affairs which stimulate family participation with our members. Many lodges have a regular communication once each month and a family night to replace the second communication. In addition many lodges hold picnics, festivals and homecoming dinners which promote involvement of the family in Masonic activities and strengthen the family unit at the same time. We would recommend that all lodges consider adopting this practices or similar family oriented activities.
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Conducting Interesting Meetings The Grand Lodge Achievement Award should have a requirement of a MEANINGFUL MASONIC OR NON-MASONIC TALK each month that would be appropriate for the time of the year or the needs of the members for information. The talks chosen should be for the education of our members and not only to meet the requirements of the achievement award. Every lodge should conduct an annual meeting for our senior members and widows to provide them with information about assistance available to them from the Masonic Fraternity if the need arises. The District Deputy Grand Masters should stress the use of the Grand Lodge Speakers Bureau and the Masonic Home Representatives as an excellent source for speakers. Achievement Programs A program to promote and recognize members within individual lodges needs to be developed to promote participation by members and therefore improve our fraternity. This should be a program that does not measure smaller lodges with larger stronger ones. The program should measure success within each lodge. Improving Ritual There is a need for our new members to learn the ritual in order to perpetuate it for future generations. A program needs to be established to recognize those members who have put forth the extra effort to become proficient. We recommend that an achievement award in the form of a certificate and lapel pin be used for this purpose. The lapel pin should distinctly display that the new brother has successfully turned in his proficiencies in all three degrees. This was recommended previously but not acted upon. Withdrawals of Membership Packet A package of information needs to be developed to advise withdrawing members of the benefits that they will be giving up with their withdrawal. Many members give up their membership without full knowledge of the cost of their actions. Lodges should replace their delinquent dues committees with a membership retention committee to slow the loss of members. Attendance Many of our members are not able to drive at night and no longer attend lodge unless picked up on meeting nights. Telephone committees have been established in many lodges to notify members of important events and to check on the welfare of our brethren that have not been attending lodge meetings and to provide rides or assistance as appropriate. All lodges should have telephone calling programs for the information of their members. The role of these committees should include but not limited to checking on our widows, calling members in nursing homes to update them on lodge happenings and checking on our members in sickness and distress. New members must be followed up with to determine if they have any questions after receiving their degrees. The First line signers of their petition should become their mentor and arrange to go to the next lodge meeting with them until a satisfactory pattern of attendance occurs. Community Awareness We again recommend the sponsoring of youth sport activities or teams should be considered. We need to reconsider our restrictions on the use of the square and compasses for sponsored team activities and events. Sponsoring of scout troops should receive strong consideration by our lodges. We must convince our new members as well as our long-term members and their families that we have
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to be a driving force in our communities and solicit their participation in our lodges’ support of community-sponsored projects. Our assistance to homeowners that needs repairs on their property would convince mankind of the goodness of our institution and perhaps make others want to join. We must develop or adopt a new program to follow up on our success with the CHIPS Program. This has been an outstanding project in promoting the fact that we care about people. We should conduct fund raisers for Non-Masonic charities such as Multiple Sclerosis Society, March of Dimes, etc. in order to demonstrate to others that Masons care about people. Whenever possible we should try to have our youth organizations participate in these fund-raisers with us. Examples of fund raisers include barbecues, fish fries, and chili and spaghetti dinners with all of the profit going to the Non-Masonic charity. The public must know that we are more than a secret organization and that we care about people. We must continue to maximize our opportunities to put masonry on display to the public. Every presentation of service awards and installations of officers must be an open event. We cannot interest friends and family in masonry if we close our doors to them. We recommend that our lodge halls be made available for polling places and community meetings as the need arises and our schedules will permit. This would enable the public to view masonry from within and might encourage interest and questions about our fraternity. Most Worshipful Grand Master, the committee thanks you for the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge. We stand ready to assist any lodge that needs our help. Respectfully submitted, Robert E. Hardester, Chairman Dale Bryan Donald H, Roller Rocky Weaver Norman G. Schlagenhauf Jr. Richard L, Smith Ronald D. Miller - Adviser REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE   We open the Review almost every year with some variation of the following comment. Material found in this Review is taken from various historical sources but mainly from the pages of the Proceedings of both United States and foreign Grand Lodges that provide the Grand Lodge of Missouri copies of their Proceedings. Some pieces are complete presentations and others have been edited to remove purely parochial comments and/or information the Committee Chair feels will not be of general interest to the readers or does not directly contribute to the overall objective of the piece being reviewed. As we mentioned last year, more and more Proceedings arrive on CD Rom disks which, we would assume, greatly reduces the cost of distribution. This year we will hear from a variety of perspectives; those of the Grand Orator, Grand Historian, and Grand and Deputy Grand Masters. All are dedicated to the advancement of Freemasonry and all come from differing backgrounds and communicate their opinions in different
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ways. Whether you agree with them or not, think about what they have to say. If this review causes you to think about some issue in depth or educates you, or even just entertains you, it will have been a successful endeavor. Enjoy! We found this list of Ten Goals For A Masonic Lodge on the CD from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut’s 2003 meeting. As we have said in the past, Proceedings of Grand Lodges sometimes seem to take rather long and circuitous routes to reach our mail box. However, being a few years old does not detract from the value of the message! So, here are Most Worshipful Brother Clifford Frederick “Chip” Stamm’s Ten Goals as lifted from his address to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. A Lodge that is not performing the basic functions of a Masonic Lodge is not a credit, and may actually be a detriment, to the fraternity. For the purposes of this discussion, each Connecticut Masonic Lodge should as a minimum attempt to meet the following goals: 1. The Lodge meets regularly, opens and closes in due form without frequent recourse to written rituals, maintains its records properly, pays its bills, and submits required reports in a timely manner. 2. There is an average attendance of at least 7 brethren on the sidelines in addition to the officers at all Stated Communications, and each Officer attends at least 75% of the meetings unless excused due to illness, employment, or family problems. 3. The Lodge maintains a positive presence in its community, conducting at least one community service project each year intended to benefit persons outside the Lodge, and further, contributes to the upkeep of its meeting place to ensure that it does not become an eyesore. 4. The Lodge has an OUTREACH PROGRAM that exhibits concern for its brethren who are ill or disabled, calls or visits them and assists them with chores, etc. when necessary. 5. The Lodge actively encourages its members to look for candidates to replace themselves, and has in place a PROGRAM for NURTURING and MENTORING NEW MEMBERS to encourage them to take an active role in the Lodge. 6. The Lodge members exhibit a positive attitude towards each other. They seem to enjoy attending, treat each other with respect and brotherly love, and act like friends who enjoy each other’s company. They do not rush home as soon as Lodge is closed. 7. The officers and members exhibit sufficient concern over the future of the Lodge that they are actively discussing ways and means to improve its condition. 8. The Lodge is capable of conferring the three degrees on candidates in an impressive manner, primarily by its own members, without recourse to written rituals. 9. The Lodge maintains an active relationship with nearby Lodges, participates in Blue Lodge Council and Grand Lodge seminars, and attends Grand Lodge communications. 10. The Lodge communicates with its entire membership by means of TrestleBoards, letters or newsletters. Walter F. Wheeler’s, 2007 Grand Master of Masons in Michigan, articulated the following thoughts on Public Relations, Advertising,
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and Leadership training in his address to the Brethren. Just a few short paragraphs but well worth your time to read. Public Relations & Advertising Masonry in Michigan is on the move. We have made a concerted effort the past few years to let people know who the Masons are and what we stand for. The national media has also shown a renewed interest in Freemasonry. There have been several programs of late on the History Channel, the Discovery Channel and even National Public Radio recently had a program on Freemasonry. Likewise there have been several books and movies like National Treasure with references to the Masons. Although most of the things in these books and movies is fictional, they still have, for the most part shed Masonry in a positive light and have sparked a renewed interest in the Fraternity. As part of our 5 year plan for Masonic Renewal the Grand Lodge of Michigan began an Advertising campaign last year. Tied in with all of the above, we have been able to get a tremendous “bang for our buck”. We have done newspaper inserts, newspaper ads, radio ads, TV ads and billboards. We sponsored Tiger Baseball last year and are once again sponsoring them this year. We are once again this year doing the strikeout promotion. Every time a Tiger pitcher strikes someone out, we get a mention that the Masons of Michigan will donate $25.00 to the MICHIP program. This year we are also sponsoring the Red Wings during the playoffs. We have some other exciting things coming up this next year, that will be part of the Renewal Committee report. I wish to remind everyone once again, the purpose of these ads is not to solicit members, but it is to tell people who we are and what we stand for. We are creating public awareness. 100 years ago, everyone in virtually every town in Michigan knew who the Masons were and what they stood for. That is not true today, but our efforts, combined with all of the other things mentioned above are starting to change that. If we want to grow and prosper in the coming century, we must continue to “Share the Secret”. “Masons. Live Better”. Leadership Training For years we have been teaching men how to do ritual. How to manage their Lodges. But never before, until this year, have we taught men how to be leaders. And that is what we need. More than managers, more than ritualist, we need leaders! Most Worshipful Brother Robert P. Conley has become a certified instructor in John Maxwell’s the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has been traveling around the state, conducting Leadership seminars and teaching these laws to help create more leaders in our fraternity. The skills which are taught in these classes will not only help you in the fraternity, they will help in your career and in your daily lives. Your Grand Lodge Officers have all received this training. Your Board of General Purposes Representative also received an abbreviated version of this course at their Board Retreat last September. Leadership is the key to everything. The more Leaders we have in our Fraternity, the stronger we will become. This training is free to any Michigan Mason. If an individual had to pay to attend training sessions like these, it would cost thousands of dollars. Take advantage. Take the training. Become a Leader in Freemasonry and in your community. Grand Master Calvin K. Keyler, in his address to the brethren of the 2007 Grand Lodge of Vermont, made the following comments on the Condition of the Craft in Vermont. He, like many current Grand
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Masters, is very upbeat with his assessment of the future of our gentle craft. Freemasonry in Vermont is making inroads into some of the problems that have plagued us, as well as most other fraternal organizations in the recent past. We continue to struggle with decreasing membership but we are seeing signs that this trend might soon reverse itself. I was disappointed to note that we again had a loss in total membership this year but note that we initiated approximately 25 per cent more Entered Apprentice this year than is our average in the recent past, even more than the year of our last one day class. We raised only approximately the same number of Master Masons as in the past but the increase in initiations bodes well for the coming years. We must be diligent that those whom we initiate are properly mentored and expeditiously advanced while their excitement about the craft is at a high level. While we have no control over the grim tyrant, Death, we do have influence over the number of demits and suspensions we suffer. Those losses nearly equated to our net loss for the year. This may well be a reflection of our failure to properly engage our brothers in the education about the history of our craft, its philosophies, symbolisms and teachings of the real purposes of Freemasonry. It may also be a reflection of our failure to reach out to all our Brethren, to adequately maintain those close fraternal bonds of brotherly love which is our charge. These failures are relatively easy to overcome if we are willing to make the commitment to do so. That commitment must come from each one of us. If we can stem those losses we have every reason to believe we can see positive membership growth. Recently there are a greater number of young men who are expressing an interest in the fraternity and there in lies our potential. The younger generations of today are more in tune with the Masonic philosophies than were their parents. They are seeking a more solid grounding in the moral and social fabric of our country. They are interested in fraternal and charitable efforts and are seeking a sense of belonging and serving. They are seekers of information and it is available to them in unimaginable quantity. It is our charge then to see that the information available to them about Freemasonry is current, factual and enticing if we are to attract them to our order. I have said in the past that we need to look at the burden of aging, large, and expensive buildings and real estate we support. We have many magnificent lodge buildings but the burden of operation and maintenance they impose on us detracts from our resources which should be available to more purely Masonic pursuits. This is an area that needs our study and consideration. We need to refocus our efforts on the true purpose of masonry, that of developing the individual man, intellectually, morally and spiritually that he might better serve his God, his fellow man and himself. The financial viability of Grand Lodge as well as our local lodges continues to be a concern to me. In an effort to not alienate our membership for financial reasons we have too long held the line in our fees and dues structure. While the cost of living has steadily increased we have not followed it with a corresponding increase in our dues and fees. The consequences of this fiscal inaction have put us in a position of not being able to financially support the programs, education and charities to the extent that we should. We need to undertake a realistic evaluation of our financial position at all levels and correct our past inaction while at the same time establishing and maintaining responsible financial policies.
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In the past two years the progressive line officers of this Grand Lodge have developed a long range planning process, implemented the first fruits of that planning, reorganized and retasked the committees, and developed programs and resources that are designed to move us forward in a positive way. We are able to provide more timely materials to the lodges and more assistance to them and the craft. We are being realistic about our approach to the future while being positive about the course of our fraternity. I believe that this cooperative effort promises to produce continued progress in the revitalization of our craft and bodes well for the future of Masonry in Vermont. In summary, I think the condition of the craft can be characterized as viable, strengthening and with a promising future. We are initiating more and younger members and providing programs to sustain their interest and better educate ourselves. We are more involved with our communities and have newer members interested in continuing that commitment. Our rituals and degree work is improving and we are seeing some increase in attendance at our meetings. As long as we continue to be optimistic about our future, realistic about our capabilities and strive to improve the lot of our neighbors and ourselves, while remaining true to the principals of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, Freemasonry will indeed remain viable and relevant well into the future. Grand Historian Worshipful Brother Warren A. Williams made the presentation “Thoughts on the Masonic Fraternity” to the 2007 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Vermont. He pulls no punches which makes this an especially thought provoking piece. Unfortunately for the new Brother, and many other “older” Brothers, unless their Mentor spells out the true purposes of Masonry, they just “don’t get it!” This is the time of year when many new and/or “recycled” Masters take their position in the Oriental Chair, and have heard and accepted the charges, challenges and code of conduct required of their new position. Do they really listen to these propositions? I particularly refer to question number six: “You agree to avoid private piques and quarrels, and to guard against intemperance and excess? Over my nearly fifty years of Masonry I have heard horrid tales of men who haven’t “gotten along,” Masons who have “done dirt” to fellow Masons, or held grudges; men who wouldn’t even have Brothers read Masonic funeral pieces because the deceased felt the other was so unfaithful, untruthful or back-stabbing. Men who have been shunned only because of their economic circumstances; arguments have arisen in and out of lodge which made enemies. For what? Why? This has no place in Masonry. Brothers do not act this way with Brothers, or with others. The Freemason should understand, and be able to practice, that his lodge is not a “boy’s club;” that one joins to look good, or have positive credentials. It is not a place to “get away” form the turmoil of the family, it is not a place which helps to assist you to some leadership position in the community. This you need to earn on merit outside of your affiliation. Masonry is a way of life, and a way to live your life as a good person, good man, good father, spouse, and Brother. Where have we missed the mark with so many? I think we can, and must do better. Through education, close ties of our Mentor system, and the new education program, there certainly is room for promotion of these concerns. I look forward to these changes in attitude. Brother Dean W. Heinemann, Grand Historian, Grand Lodge of Washington, made the following remarks to the brethren attending the
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2007 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Washington. There is a great deal of worthwhile information in this piece. Read it carefully. Do we have problems within this Grand Jurisdiction? YES. What are the root causes of these problems? PLANNING, COMMUNICATION, COMMITMENT. I will leave the topic of planning to the Chairman of the Committee on Long Range Planning and will focus my comments on communication and commitment. Identifying problems without offering viable solutions are the equivalent of shooting one’s self in the foot and not seeking medical help. Freemasonry continues to not only shoot but then to reload and shoot again. We talk and talk and talk some more, but few take action and fewer still take appropriate and timely action. My Brothers, this is not brain surgery. This can and must be simple. Not because we are simple minded but because the simplest of ideas turn out to be the best ideas. An example: Bikes 4 Books. Go to the school with the proposal to help with their reading program, provide the bikes and let the schools provide and administer the program. This is the efficient and very effective way to have a positive impact on the youth of your community. Some will say that this approach is the equivalent of mailing in the program and not being involved. This could not be farther from the truth. Be involved in the planning, fundraising, transportation, presentation of the bikes, and let the teachers do what they do best: TEACH. Enhance their program and they will be doing back flips; show up at their school with a canned reading program and they will flip you and not in a good way. Bro. John Ward Worlein, member of the Education Committee of the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Minnesota, noted in his paper “The West Gate:” The very simplest, yet most effective, activity for your Lodge is to communicate at your stated meetings. Crass business meetings are not Masonry; they do not make good men better – they make all men bored. Here are a few topics you may want to explore: 1. If I find a man who may be interested in Freemasonry, what can I tell him about the Fraternity? 2. How do I “sell” the positive aspects of Masonry? What are they? 3. Can I suggest a book to a prospective candidate? (How about “Freemasons for Dummies” for a fresh look at the Craft?) 4. What is the history of our Lodge, of our Grand Lodge, of Freemasonry in general? 5. What information about Freemasonry is “good” and what is myth? 6. Can we “target” men who would be good for our Lodge? How? Have a Brother pick a topic, make a presentation, and plan to spend an equal amount of time in discussion, questions, or even “rebuttal.” Remember, the discussion is typically more of a learning experience that the presentation it revolves around. If there is a problem at your Lodge – discuss it, analyze the situation, and then decide what you need to do to address it. Finding interesting prospects and bringing them into your Lodge is one thing – retaining them is quite another. Strangely, many Lodges raise enough new Masons to sustain a viable membership, but they just can’t keep them interested and eventually lose them – and when we lose a member it is forever. Not only have we expended hopeful energy on their behalf, but they have formed a negative opinion about Freemasonry. I cannot think of a more discouraging situation – hopes dashed, a good man lost, and another word of mouth testimonial about what a disappointment Masonry can be.
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Simply put, no amount of promotion or publicity will change our fortunes unless we change our approach to giving men a reason to become and to remain Masons. If you do as you have always done, the result will be the same one you have always gotten; WE MUST CHANGE. Insanity is doing things the same old way but expecting different results each time, again WE MUST CHANGE. However, we must continue to “Expect Greatness” in ourselves and others. We must not be afraid to “change” what isn’t working; we must “Walk the Talk.” We have an opportunity to make Masonry even better and we have an obligation to Masons and all those prospective Masons out there to leave this Fraternity better than when we found it. I ask that each of you make a commitment to your Lodge and to your Brothers: A commitment to become more active in Lodge meetings, a commitment to become more active in Lodge activities, and a commitment to talk with a Lodge Brother who does not regularly attend meetings. Find out why he does not attend and share that information with the leadership of your Lodge. They might be surprised. Have them take action on the reason he is not active. Then, take that one additional step and convince the Brother that he needs to become more active in his Lodge. “Walk the Talk.” If each of us accepts this challenge and is successful, attendance at Lodge meetings will double. Why is this important? It’s important because the more that participate the better programs can be, the better the ideas can be, the more fun we can have, and THE BETTER WE WILL FEEL ABOUT OUR FRATERNITY AND THE HARDER WE WILL WORK. But, we must do one additional thing: TEACH. We all get tired of organizing events year after year after year and we wonder if anyone will ever step up and take over for us. We have failed, failed our Lodge, failed ourselves; we have failed to prepare and teach another Brother to be our replacement. This is true for each and every one of us. Take that new Mason and continue his instruction; TEACH him what you do and more importantly why you do it; use the Lodge Officers’ Handbook to TEACH floor work, use the New Candidate Education Program for additional instructional material; use the Proficiency in Lodge Management examination. Get a group together and study, read, discuss and learn. You can become an effective Mentor to the next generation of Masons and then sit back and watch things happen, but not for too long because we have important work that must be done. The Very Reverend Mark R. Sandstrom brought the Grand Chaplain’s message to the 2006 Grand Lodge of California meeting. He presents a variety of thoughts and experiences in an entertaining, and informative manner. You will enjoy reading this. There have been a couple of moments in my life that have helped to define my sense of importance in life. One was in December 1994 when I was installed as Master of Covina Lodge No. 334. It was a wonderful evening of accolades and celebrations. Even my wife had to say to me, “Worshipful Master, may I approach the East!” When we got home, she said it again, “Worshipful Master…” Now this is more like it, I thought! She did it with such reverence and respect, I was sure she was going to give a sign! She continued, “Worshipful Master... take out the garbage.” And with that she handed me the green hefty bag! The second was about five years later. Our son, Erik, was about five years old. It was Christmas Sunday, and the sanctuary was filled. I had preached longer than normal – but still had about 10 minutes to go. I was in the midst
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of a dramatic story, when out of the corner of my eye I saw our son get up from the front row and start toward me. At first, I thought he might be coming up to sit with me, as he did many times; but the closer he got to me, the more I was convinced that he had some business with me. Erik climbed the stairs and came into the pulpit with me. As a preacher, we are taught to always be in control of every situation. So, very casually, I leaned over to Erik and said, “Son, what’s going on?” In a stage whisper that could be heard at least for the first seven rows of the sanctuary, Erik said, “Dad, are you about finished?” Well, I do have a few things to share with you this afternoon before I am finished. At his retirement, a college professor was asked what he considered the most important contribution of his career. The professor said, “I have spent my career being a traffic officer. Most people who direct traffic are trying to avoid collisions. But I have been trying to arrange them. I have considered it my calling to arrange collisions between the minds of young people and the great truths of our human existence.” A nuclear explosion is the result of a high-speed collision between atomic particles. The resulting blast can erase the landscape. But these technologically orchestrated smash-ups are a pale imitation of what happens when God brings together the most powerful entities that exist and allows them to explode within our lives. Freemasonry is that nuclear reactor, for it arranges a collision between our minds and the greatest truths in the universe: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Leo Buscaglia tells of being aboard an airplane for a five-hour flight from Los Angeles to New Jersey. When he took his aisle seat, it was obvious the man next to him was irritated by his presence. He explained to Buscaglia that he had hoped to have room to spread out. Within moments, they heard a baby cry. “Great!” the man exclaimed under his breath. “I hate babies on airplanes. We’ll have to listen to that child scream for five hours!” When the stewardess stood to make her remarks to educate passengers about safety precautions, the traveler turned to Buscaglia and said: “I hate stewardesses. They are nothing but glorified waitresses hoping to meet rich men!” She announced that lunch would be served mid-flight, which prompted the fellow to whisper to Buscaglia: “I hate airplane food. It’s made from rubber.” When she advised that there was an area at the rear of the plane reserved for smokers, he said: “I hate smokers. They should be shot!” Buscaglia replied: “All of them? I know some nice people who smoke,” but the man replied with greater resolve: “I hate smokers – All of them!” When at last the plane was airborne, the man turned to Buscaglia and asked, “What do you do?” He answered, “I am a professor.” “Really? What do you teach?” “Educational Psychology,” Leo replied. “What’s that exactly?” the fellow continued. To which Buscaglia answered, “Mostly I teach courses on relationships, how to treat one another, how to get along. Basically I teach about love.” The ornery traveler then responded in absolute sincerity, “I’m glad to meet someone who shares my values!” He hated everything from people who sat beside him to stewardesses to babies to airplane food to smokers, but he thought he was a great lover of humanity. Why do we in Freemasonry pay so much attention to Brotherly Love? Isn’t that topic trite by now? Worn out? I mean that is one of the first lessons we are taught in the Entered Apprentice Degree, and it is the one thing we all know how to do by now anyway. No. That is the very point. Love is the one thing we all think we know how to do and thus quit trying to learn to do any more consistently, authentically or effectively.
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Every teaching, every tenet, every principle, of the craft has as its cornerstone Brotherly Love. Without it anything we try to build will crumble. In the Fellowcraft Degree we cause a collision in the candidate’s mind and the fundamental truth about love. Treat People Right. In the Fellowcraft Degree the Chaplain recites I Corinthians 13 from the King James Version. The King James mistakenly translates the word “charity.” The more accurate translation is “love.” “Love is patient and kind. It is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it never rejoices in wrong, but rejoices in right.” In other words, near the core of what it means to love is a simple commitment to heed the command: “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” Treat people right! This past summer I had to put a new engine in my old 1985 Chevy El Camino. So I took it to a long time friend who owns a garage in Covina. Garin, the owner surprised me by saying, “I do good work and would love to do yours, but for this you can get it done better, faster and cheaper if you take it to George Rivas at Ace One Auto.” The astonishment must have shown on my face, because he quickly added with a smile, “Look, if the tables were turned, I would want you to be square with me.” I’ll bet somewhere along the line he has become familiar with the words: “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” He was fair and gracious with me, and the next time I needed auto work I returned to his garage. One of the first rules of loving is simply to treat people right. By the way, Garin is going to make a great Mason! Yes, he has asked for a petition. Don’t Wait Too Late To Do So. One of life’s most tragic mistakes is putting off love in favor of lesser things and losing our chances to say or do what needed to be said or done. In the perambulation of the 2nd degree, we mention numerous wonderful endeavors to which we can commit ourselves: speaking with the eloquence of men and angels, having all wisdom and knowledge, possessing sufficient faith to move mountains, becoming martyrs for God (“giving your life to be burned” is how he put it; in our age a parallel image could be living such activist lives that we burn out in our service). But sometimes, all those good things get in the way of the most important thing of all. The main thing for Masons is to keep the main thing the main thing! And the main thing is Brotherly Love. Without Brotherly love the other two tenets would not exist, and neither would any of the lessons we teach. I submit to you, that Brotherly Love feeds everything we do as Masons. The main thing – loving people – is the one thing we tend to put off while trying to get all the lesser things done. “When my career is established ... when my home is built ... when my name is made ... when my fortune is earned ... when all these meetings slow down, then I will make time to love family and friends.” And sometimes, if we are not careful, time runs out before we get around to doing the main thing. I mentioned Leo Buscaglia. During the Vietnam War, one of his students at the University of Southern California wrote the following poem about her boyfriend. Remember the time I borrowed your new car and dented it; I thought you’d kill me, but you didn’t. And the time I flirted with all the guys to make you jealous, And you were; I thought you’d leave me, but you didn’t. And the time I made you take me to the beach?
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You said it would rain, and it did; I thought you’d say “I told you so,” but you didn’t. And the time I dropped blueberry pie on your car rug; I thought you’d really freak out, but you didn’t. And the time I forgot to tell you the dance was formal, and you showed up in jeans; I thought you’d hit the roof, but you didn’t. So many times I thought you would hate me for what I did; but instead you loved me and forgave me and put up with me. And there were so many things I wanted to make up to you when you returned from Vietnam; but you didn’t. What a terrible and tragic lesson to learn – that we waited too long to say or do whatever needed to be said or done. Our Grand Master selected the Trowel as a symbol to wear this year. How very appropriate! For that symbol reminds us to “keep the main thing the main thing.” Ultimately that is how genuine happiness comes, by making certain that Brotherly Love is never misplaced on our list of priorities and that we never wait too late to say or show it. Do the Unexpected. What could be more unexpected than being “patient and kind?” Try that verse out as you stand in a long line at the bank or when a car swerves in front of you on the interstate preventing your turning off on the proper exit ramp. “Love is ... not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude.” Right ... unless, of course, it is someone in your office who drives the new BMW or whose child is accepted to M.I.T. – then being jealous or rude is not too difficult. Of course, if it’s my car or my child, then boastful and arrogant are fairly easy to come by. “Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.” Ask a marriage counselor. “Love ... does not rejoice in the wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” None of that is typical. All of it is unexpected. It’s just not the way we do business in the world. The surprising way of love is the way to a kind of happiness the world cannot give. There is a Brother in this room this afternoon that drives from the East Bay to San Francisco for work. He will go through the toll booth, and depending on the change in his pocket will pay for a car or three behind him. No payback. A simple good deed done anonymously and unexpectedly. Last year at Grand Lodge, my wife, son and friend and I went out to dinner. We had a wonderful meal! Hors d’oeuvres, single malt scotch, lamb shanks and Crème brûlée for dessert. I had a gift certificate to this restaurant, but still owed over half the bill. When I went to pay, the waiter said, “Don’t worry sir. That has already been paid for.” I didn’t pay for it. Neither did my wife or friend. Maybe it was one of you. If so, thank you! That night I was most certainly on the receiving end of unexpected Brotherly Love. I was recently at a gathering and someone was telling a series of misogynistic and raciest jokes. Many were laughing, others were cowardly, and uncomfortably silent, me included. One Brother, however, informed the story teller that he was offended; and furthermore, that he, as a Mason should remember his oaths and obligations. And when he did, he would be ashamed. That brother expressed love unexpectedly! Hide love notes where that special someone will find them. Send thank-you notes for no special reason. Send flowers when it’s not even her birthday. Call your out-of-town parents on Wednesday when you don’t even get the cheaper
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weekend rates. Forgive someone who has hurt you. Repair a broken relationship. (What could be more unexpected than that?) Take time to listen to someone who is lonely. Give something away for the pure fun of giving. Do something unexpected to make life beautiful for somebody else, and in the process we will find that our lives, too, have become infinitely more beautiful. This past year in our Grand Lodge travels I have met many Brothers who express Brotherly Love quite unexpectedly. One Brother visits all the sick and homebound members of his Lodge every month. Another regularly invites a Brother out to lunch or dinner because his wife has recently died. Another picks up Brother Masons who do not like to drive at night and takes them to Lodge. Another mows the lawns of several Masonic Widows. My brothers, let us put our minds and hearts on a collision course with the fundamental truth of Brotherly Love. Let us do the unexpected. Let us wear the trowel proudly. Celebrate the Other Person’s Qualities. Some have the “tongues of men and of angels” (the gift of eloquence). Some possess “prophetic powers” (they can influence public thought and policy). Some “understand mysteries and have all knowledge” (wisdom and intellect). Some “have all faith, even to move mountains” (religious commitment). Paul says that all are different, and that is acceptable. It is as it ought to be. None is expected to conform to another’s style or be absorbed into another’s being. One of the most frustrating things in life is to try to recreate the world in my image because the world inevitably resists that. And how boring and bland a world it would be if I could accomplish such. How dreary life would become if everyone looked, talked, walked, dressed, acted or thought alike. When our son was very small he was asked in a class to color a picture of a tree. He, with great pride and delight, drew a tree of royal blue. The teacher scolded him and said: “Erik, trees are green. Pay attention!” Who says trees have to be green? Why would anyone try to stifle creativity? I suspect that very teacher drives along the parkway every autumn “oohing” and “aahing” over trees that are anything but green. So much of the time we meet other folks and say: “So what if God made you like you are! That’s not good enough. I’m going to re-create you in my image. I don’t like blue trees!” To allow someone else to be different from me, to celebrate those differences and learn from them is often the essence of Brotherly Love. Now faith, hope, love abide, these three, but the greatest of all is love! Recently I took my son Erik to his school late in the afternoon. He had to return something that one of his teachers had loaned him for a class project. While he went into to the classroom, I sat in the car listening to the news on the radio. As I was sitting in the car, I noticed a woman with two children. One of the children was carrying an empty grocery sack and I watched as they walked over to the big trash dumpster sitting by the corner of the building. They began going through the trash, and I thought they were collecting the cola cans in the dumpster to sell. But they were doing something else, something that startled me. They were collecting scraps of food that had been discarded. They were picking up half-eaten sandwiches; they were shaking potato chip bags to see if there were any crumbs left in them; they were salvaging what food they could from the trash dumpster. Here were three human beings in my back yard, two miles from my home, one block from my church and five blocks from my Lodge, and they were getting their food from the garbage. I wanted to help those people and I pulled out my
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wallet, but the only bill I had was a twenty. I began to rationalize. I began to find excuses to keep my twenty – after all, my wife Pamela and I were going to our Lodge Family Night Dinner and I need the money. I began to make excuses about all the money I gave to the church and other charities. Finally, I decided I would go and get some change. And when I looked back over to the dumpster, the woman and the two children were gone. I guess they had gone around to the other side of the building and I slipped my wallet back into my pocket, ashamed. In that moment I had failed my chance for living out the Masonic Tenet of Relief. I heed the haunting echoes of the Master’s voice, “…not to trifle with your person or feelings, but to teach you an important lesson in Masonic Charity.” I was condemning myself when all of a sudden I realized that God was not condemning me. God was using this experience to challenge me. God was challenging me to really think about what it means to be a Mason. God was telling me that I may have come up short in what he expected of me at that moment, but that I could use this experience to grow. All of us have come up short of what God expects of us, but we can be forgiven: we can grow in our commitment; we can discover a more excellent way of living when we try to make love a part of our lives. There is a member of my Lodge whose “Hamster Wheel” in his brain runs backwards from yours and mine. He is the butt of all the Lodge jokes. And he is so gullible. He will believe anything you tell him! You can say, “The Inspector has changed his mind, and you don’t have to memorize the lecture to be installed.” “Oh boy!” he will say, and he believes it! “They’re giving away free cars down at the Ford dealership to the first 25 people who show up at 2:15am tomorrow morning.” “Really? Free Cars?” And you can bet he’ll be standing alone at the dealership, wondering if he’d gotten the day wrong. “Did you know that the President of the United States is coming to Covina tomorrow?” “He is? Really? Whoopee! Do you think we can get him to drive by the Lodge?” He just doesn’t learn. He will believe anything you tell him. We had a 1st degree last month and this guy was staring intently at the Master as he gave the lecture. “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 taught to aid, support and protect each other. On the principle Masonry unites men of every country, sect and opinion and causes true friendship to exist among those who otherwise might have remained at a perpetual distance.” And do you know what? You know what the funny thing is? This guy believes it. He actually believes it. Amen. We found these comments in, and lifted them from, the body of a presentation made by Grand Master J. R. Malcolm Berry to the 2007 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. He believes Freemasons need to “Raise the Bar” in regard to the way we [Freemasons] behave in our communities. You will enjoy and profit by giving your attention to his comments. He closes with his personal definition of Freemasonry. Be sure and read it!
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When I started out my year, I formally introduced the theme of “Raise the Bar.” During my travels I have been most gratified to witness, first hand, the implementation of this theme, not only by Lodges but also, by individual members of the Craft. Your expressions of support and dedication to this simple concept have been heart warming and inspirational. As I have said so many times, if we are to be true to our Masonic principles, we must “Raise the Bar” in the way we behave in our communities, in our places of business, in the marketplace, in our neighborhoods and homes and in our dealings with all mankind but more especially with our brethren in Freemasonry – let the world see how Masons love one another!! We must Raise the Bar in our Lodge meetings so that every Regular Meeting of the Lodge is an event worth attending, charged with inspiration of learning, enlightenment and knowledge together with that essential ingredient of social intercourse; that every aspect of our ritual work is exemplary and that our Degrees are carried out in such a manner that each candidate will find it a transformational experience as they are Initiated from Mister to Brother, to a Fellow of the Craft and finally to the highest degree attainable, to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason – to dilute this, is a disservice to the individual, to the Craft and to Freemasonry in general. Never before for so many years have we seen such a resurgence of interest in Freemasonry as we are seeing today. Some would ascribe this to the common media and to a limited extent I would agree. I think the media has caused young men to look at what Freemasonry is all about. They have gone on the Internet and done their research and in so doing they have realized that Freemasonry has something that they need in their lives – a system of morality, a system of ethics and a system of substance that is sadly missing in today’s socio-economic environment. It has been my observation that those Lodges and individual members that have “Raised the Bar” within their communities and personal lives are being inundated with requests for information and Petitions for Initiation. Those Lodges that are restoring vitality to their Lodge meetings are moving from strength to strength and brethren this is not a city versus rural phenomenon – I would site as an example a rural Lodge in the town of Nanton, population from Statistics Canada 2006 of 2055 souls. The Lodge owns its own Lodge building (recently renovated), is surprised if there are less than 50% of the members out for any given meeting, does excellent work, has a dynamic festive board and social programme, including a golf tournament specifically to support the Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund and was the second highest in attendance at the 2007 Masonic Spring Workshop, a Lodge that is viable, visible and vital. Brethren, it can be done – it is not rocket science, it is called practicing Freemasonry. Remember, in what they call “Poke and Plumb” communities in Kansas – poke your head out the window you’re plumb out of town – the local Masonic Lodge can be far more visible in its activities than the Lodges located in the impersonal urban sprawl of the cities. Now, in conclusion, let me reiterate my personal definition of Freemasonry. When put on the spot by somebody who says “what is or who are the Freemasons” use it – it works – Freemasonry is a fraternity of like-thinking men who cherish above all things the highest standards of morals and ethics in their dealings with each other and with mankind in general. And brethren stand up and be proud to call yourself a Freemason and a member of the oldest, most prestigious Fraternity in the world.
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Brother Gary L. Smith, Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of Nevada made this presentation to the 2006 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Nevada. He begins by reiterating a familiar concern of all Freemasons, the decline in Masonic membership. He then outlines his solution. Go back to the Basics! Whether you agree with him or not you will find his presentation interesting and informative. Enjoy! At Masonic conferences and other gatherings, the continued decline in Masonic membership and our seeming inability to attract young men as members are frequent topics of discussion. Concern is also voiced about the rate of failure of many new Masons to advance, and about how the public at large seems to have forgotten that Masonic Lodges even exist. Possible causes are discussed, and remedies suggested. Some proposed solutions are: one day classes; reduce or eliminate the traditional proficiency; develop alternative proficiencies; or even relaxing of the dress codes. Maybe we just need to return to the Basics; but what are The Basics? A list might include the following: Ritual Our Ritual is a Basic, because it is much more than just the method by which we make Masons. The Degrees, Lectures, and Charges are our teaching tools AND the basic building blocks of fraternal life in the Lodge. The Ritual gives us the reason and means to learn to cooperate and work together as a team; AND the means to evaluate how well the team functions by how well we perform the ritual. A sharp, smoothly functioning team takes pride in itself. That pride of successful accomplishment will radiate throughout a lodge and success, in turn, begets success. The newly initiated Entered Apprentice does not know our Ritual. He does not know if the work that night was “word perfect” or not. But if the degree work was smoothly executed, and performed well by a cohesive, highly practiced, and proficient TEAM, he WILL “feel” it. AND he will be immediately able to sense the feelings of Peace, Harmony, Brotherly Love, and good cheer that permeate any Lodge with Pride of Team Accomplishment and Dedication of Purpose. His initial impressions will be reinforced and strengthened by observing a corps of officers who take pride in their appearance, dress appropriately for each occasion, and perform their opening and closing work with precision and skill. This Brother WILL advance. GOOD RITUAL WORK IS A BASIC. The Traditional Proficiency Successful recitation of a Traditional Catechistic Proficiency is the method by which an advancing Mason demonstrates to the Master and the brethren that he comprehends the form of the particular ceremony of initiation completed; along with the words, and responsibilities, of his Obligation. The memorization of the Traditional Catechistic Proficiency gives each new Mason the opportunity to learn how he is best able to memorize; an ability that will be invaluable in later Lodge work. The work involved in memorization also helps the new Mason to make what is often his first close Masonic friend – his coach. How many here remember their coach? I DO! A carefully chosen, qualified, coach is also a mentor, and is the new Mason’s guide into the world of freemasonry. The greatest value of a Traditional Catechistic Proficiency performed in Open Lodge may be in its role as a Rite of Passage. Have you ever referred to someone
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who has served in the United States Marine Corps as an “Ex-Marine”? I’ll bet you were immediately corrected, and learned: “Once a Marine – ALWAYS a Marine”. I think we all know why that is. To earn the title U.S. Marine, a man must successfully complete a grueling boot camp. The Men who become Marines are a Band of Brothers connected across time and multiple generations by a bond forged by surviving the trial of a common ordeal: Marine Boot Camp. After all the hard work with your coach; the case of nerves; the sweaty palms; and that hollow feeling in your gut; Do you recall that immediate sense of relief, mixed with that wondrous feeling of pride and accomplishment that washed over you when you finally completed your Entered Apprentice proficiency, and the Master declared you proficient? I sure do! Do you recall the expressions of approval on the faces of the brethren in the Lodge room, and the new level of acceptance you received from them, now that you had finally “proved-up”? I do! When a proficiency examination is being given in your Lodge, do ever you glance around the room at the faces of the brethren? Do you see them sitting there silently, sometimes almost imperceptibly mouthing the words of the obligation along with the brother being examined, reliving their individual Rites of Passage. I do! My brothers, we are bound together by our obligations; but we are also bound together, across time, and through multiple generations by a bond forged by surviving our trial by a common ordeal; that of completing the Traditional Proficiency. Ask yourselves why it is that so many men who become Masons, and yet rarely, if ever, attend Lodge, continue to pay dues for a lifetime?? They may rarely, if ever, speak voluntarily about Masonry, but if asked, will tell you with PRIDE that they are a Mason, and that EARNING the title: MASTER MASON, is indeed something to be proud of. ONCE A MASON ALWAYS A MASON! THE TRADITIONAL PROFICIENCY IS A BASIC! Masonic Education Masonic education is accomplished in many ways: lessons are communicated through the Ritual, by learning and giving the Traditional Proficiency, by attending Lodge meetings, or by faithfully using Nevada’s Lodge System of Masonic Instruction, nicknamed “The Red Book”. “The Red Book” system consists of a series of four meetings with a committee of experienced Masons that begins after a petitioner has been accepted by the lodge. The first is held before the Entered Apprentice Degree, and the candidate is given knowledge to prepare him for his upcoming experience. This is followed by one meeting after each of the three degrees, where the new brother is given information to help him understand his rights and obligations as he progresses. Realizing that friendships are not typically made in the lodge room, but during meals or other activities where the brethren have more freedom to socially interact; “The Red Book” system provides an ideal opportunity for the Candidate and New Mason to begin to make friendships in the Lodge early on. By incorporating light refreshments with the training session, or better yet, rotating the sessions between the homes of Lodge Officers, the Candidate or New Brother can spend time with, and get to know Lodge members in a setting more relaxed and comfortable for social interaction than the Lodge room or the Lodge dining room.
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The more “at home” and comfortable a new brother feels; and as he begins to make friends within the lodge, the more likely he is to successfully advance through the degrees and become an active member of the Lodge. Masonic Education is a BASIC. Community Visibility or: If they don’t even know you exist, How can they ask for a petition? In the days before radio, motion pictures, and television, people hungered for entertainment. Social interaction was entertainment. People would go out to listen to public speeches to be entertained. They would seek out and join fraternal organizations because they provided the needed social interaction and entertainment. Things have changed. People now can sit at home in front of a TV and be entertained. Psychologists now recognize that many people get what passes for social interaction, vicariously, by watching television. BUT – There are men who would approach us about Masonic membership if they just knew something about us, and that we exist in the community. We have the ability to enhance our public image, and elevate our profile in the community, by active participation in the community in a variety of ways, such as: operating a child identification booth; staff an information booth at the county fair or participate in appropriate ways in local festivals or celebrations; or by entering a Masonic float in the local parade. Consider submitting articles to your local newspaper about certain of your public activities, or enlist your local radio station to air public service spots announcing upcoming child ID events. If you communicate who and what we are – they WILL come. Community Visibility is a BASIC A Welcoming Atmosphere Lodges are as different as the men who comprise them. Each has a unique personality. There was a Lodge that used to conduct a newly Entered Apprentice to a lone seat on the North side of the lodge. How warm and welcomed must he have felt there? Socially isolated, and in a strange environment. The Lodge probably never even thought about it. OR the effect it probably had on the new brother. In another Lodge, after each degree, and after passing each proficiency, the successful Brother is escorted West of the altar. The Master, The Wardens, and each officer and Brother, file by, shake the new or advancing Brother’s hand, sincerely congratulate him on his achievement, and tell him they are proud to have him in the Lodge. When you see the appreciative look in the Brother’s eye, and his emotion evinced without disguise, you know that brother has found a home. He WILL to advance! CREATING A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE IS A BASIC And a final Basic: Recognizing of Our Duty That we are able to meet here today as Masons, and enjoy the benefits of our Gentle Craft, is the result of an unbroken chain, or continuum, of Brother Masons extending back into antiquity, how far back we do not know, who performed their duties, and thereby enabled Freemasonry to survive the ages. We here today have a twofold duty. The duty to put forth our best efforts to help fulfill the obligation we owe to those Masons who have gone before; and
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the duty as the keepers and kindlers of the Masonic Light today, to so perform our labors that Nevada Freemasonry shall not only live on after us; but shall flourish, and remain a place where good men can meet on the level, become better men, and practice the liberal use of the trowel. Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, Charles N. Raffelson, made the following presentation to the 2007 Grand Lodge meeting. As he is lifting highlights from an article by John Belton, an English Mason, he introduces his presentation very effectively. We will say no more and let him proceed. I’d like to take a few minutes and share with you some highlights from an article written by John Belton, an English Mason, founder and Past Master of Internet Lodge No. 9659. In his article entitled “Freemasonry Is?” Brother Belton discusses four (4) components of Freemasonry which he believes are essential to the continuation of our fraternity. These components are the ritual, the social, the intellectual and the spiritual aspects of our institution. Many of us may feel that these four (4) components are so well known and commonplace that they do not need further discussion. Yet, combined, these aspects may well be considered the foundation of what Masonry has to offer any prospective members. To begin, the ritual is used in the lodge and is the means by which we provide the experience of initiation to men who have sought membership in our organization. The ritualistic words can vary and often do from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. But, it is the intent behind the communication that matters so importantly. Although the words are recalled from memory, the effort needs to be focused on the candidate as the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry are revealed to him. It should always be remembered that the candidate possesses a sense of knowing whether the Master Mason is speaking with truth and integrity. Therefore, it is our responsibility to ensure that the candidate has a very memorable experience as he starts out on his quest for enlightenment. The social aspect occurs when we converse and relate with each other. It exhibits our true nature as Masons. During refreshment or over a Lodge dinner we share the conversation that is enjoyed over the table. Also, during our other activities outside the Lodge we interact with our family, friends and others. In particular, when we are socializing with non-masons, we should feel free to converse on Masonry as the occasions arise. As we know, there is very little in Masonry which we can not discuss with non-masons. It should be our sole intention to inspire such individuals to become one of us - for it is from their ranks that we receive our new members. The intellectual is that component where we are told to “converse with well informed brethren who will always be as ready to give as you will be ready to receive instruction”. Curiously, many lodges do very little to help our brethren – new and old – learn more about Masonry. Yet, Masonic Education should be an active part of each lodge meeting. As a few ideas, our education could center on an event or an individual in Masonic history. In addition, a Lodge brother could lead a discussion about the many similarities that exist between our Masonic principals and this country’s Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The tenets and virtues of the Lodge are excellent subjects for all members to learn more about and to integrate further into their lives. It is through such integration that we improve our own wellbeing and become better Masons. A few hours spent in a library or on the internet can provide a vast resource to further our Masonic education.
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The spiritual component may well have a different meaning or significance for each one of us. It may center on the work we do in our lodge. Arguably, it is those feelings that cause us to come back to the lodge month after month and to spend many hours making the candidate’s experience as significant as possible. Yes, it may include that heart-felt sense of well-being which occurs when we receive the Master’s Wages by helping others through our kindness and charitable activities. Whatever it is to you, it may be your link to that higher purpose you have set out to do in this life. So, as each of you travel upon your path of eternal existence and fit yourself as living stones for that spiritual building, may The Supreme Architect of the Universe approve your labors. Most Worshipful Grant Master, I thank you for the privilege of addressing the brethren. Worshipful Brother John G Shattuck, PM presented this oration to the 2007 Grand Lodge of Arizona. WB Shattuck remarks on the beauty of the setting for the Grand Lodge meeting and then goes on to definitions of terms and the historical background behind some of the familiar terms in our ritual today. A quick and interesting way to refresh your memory or expand your knowledge of Freemasonry. Highest Hills and Lowest Vales Most Worshipful Grand Master, distinguished Brethren and guests, As we enjoy the natural beauty of this setting, it is easy to take pleasure in this for its own sake. But why, really, are we here? Is this a place for occasional entertainment and a change of scenery, or something more? Cowans and Eavesdroppers As we are reminded at the opening of every meeting, “our ancient Brethren met on the highest hills and in the lowest vales, the better to observe the approach of Cowans and Eavesdroppers and see that none pass or re-pass without the permission of the Worshipful Master in the East”. Finding ourselves literally in such a place brings some questions to mind. Who are these Cowans and Eavesdroppers? Why do we even care if they approach? What would they be trying to accomplish by passing or re-passing? Further, why would the Master give them permission to do so? We all understand that these are unauthorized people. But what kind of people are we referring to? The word cowan comes from an Old French word meaning a coward. It was used to refer to a man who worked as a stone mason without serving the required apprenticeship. It came into use among Scottish Freemasons in reference to a pretender, or interloper. So here we speak of those who might try to pass themselves off as Freemasons, or clandestine Masons, who might seek admission to our meetings. The term eavesdropper is well known as one who surreptitiously listens in on a conversation. But why an eaves-dropper? Does he lay on the roof dropping over the eave? No. The owners of private estates in Saxon times were not allowed to erect buildings against their property lines, but were obliged to leave a space for the eaves on his own property. Being the ground on which water falling from the eaves hit the earth, this space of land was called the yfes-drype (eaves-drip). So, an eavesdropper was originally one who stood in the eaves-drip to overhear what was said in the adjacent house or field. Now, the 1828 edition of Noah Webster’s Dictionary refers to “one who stands under the eaves or near the window or door of a house, to listen and hear what is said within doors, whether from curiosity, or for the purpose of tattling and making mischief”.
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So now we see that we have two distinct types of passersby that we are concerned about; those who would pretend to be authorized and those who seek to discover something out of idle curiosity or to make mischief. So, the Tyler is to preserve the regularity of our Lodges by guarding us against clandestine Masons and to protect us from rumor and perhaps quotes taken out of context, or worse by those opposed to our gentle craft. The other reason mentioned for eavesdropping, that of mere curiosity is perhaps less obvious and more profound than the others! By keeping the profane outside our doors, if we have the understanding and desire, we facilitate the creation of an ideal environment for pursuing Masonic Labor. This is sacred space by definition. It is created by our intentions and enhanced by lack of distractions. Our thoughts are not distracted with what some visitor (who may not understand our methods or purposes) may think, or by some out-of-place remark he might make. Indeed tyling the Lodge preserves the purity of our institution and encourages our labors! Try for a moment to imagine holding Lodge, even doing a degree, with the distraction of outsiders sitting in a gallery... The ritual passage ends by saying that the Master can permit it. But, why would a Master allow this? Perhaps in certain circumstances he might think it best to allow some insistent persona, say a newspaperman, to sit by the Tyler and to help prove that we have nothing to hide... Uniqueness and Purpose Having considered some related ritual passages, let us explore the purposes and possible uses of this beautiful setting. Clearly, this setting provides a unique ambiance. Certainly, it is far removed in form and design from any regular Lodge room. Our ancient Brethren likely met in such places, because they had no formal Lodge room available. So, why should we journey here to dedicate it to Masonic use if not for some meaningful purpose that might not be accomplished in our usual Lodge rooms? Can we, perhaps, take a page out of the books of Eastern and Western meditative traditions? Perhaps this is a good place to calm the mind and contemplate our lives (both of our individual and collective Masonry and our actions in the profane world). Perhaps we can realize new perspectives on the meaning and practice of Freemasonry. Shall we conduct educational or officers’ retreats here? Should facilities develop, it would certainly be a conducive setting. Perhaps a memorial service will one day occur in this lovely environment. The possibilities are limited only by our imaginations. The important key will be establishing high expectations for its use. Shall we do degree work here? Certainly not, if it elicits horseplay, or trivializes the ritual! More appropriately, outdoor degrees can be seen as a novelty. But the enlightened view is to come here to create a sacred space; one where the setting enhances the ritual and adds power to our assemblies! Let the meaning of this place develop through its use, and its purpose be to draw the very best out of every Mason who visits here! Let it be a place of enrichment and joyful fraternity. Brethren, let us all commit that this space will be set apart as a Sacred Masonic Site, to be held warmly in the hearts of those who enjoy its tranquil beauty. RW Bro. Brian Shimmons, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Alberta presented this paper to the 67TH Inter-Provincial Conference of the Four Western Jurisdictions. RWB Shimmons titled his paper “New Brand Freemasonry”. He looks at Freemasonry and how non members may perceive us from a unique perspective. You will find it worth your time to read this short but informative paper.
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We live in a world where branding counts. I am not talking about cattle branding literally, but the necessity of developing “brand recognition” regardless of your business. Those athletic suits people wear - one look at the distinctive swoosh on the side tells everyone who’s got them branded. That coffee travel mug people carrying - ah, he’s a Horton guy! That T-shirt with the distinctive Champion “C” on the sleeve, the blue jeans with the prominent Levi’s rivets, the watch with the hey-this-certifies-I-made-it icon on the face. People are drawn towards brands because they tell the world something about them and their lifestyle, what sets them apart from others, what “tribe” they are associated with. Companies pursue “brand recognition” to differentiate their company and its products from all the rest. They want a brand that will attract certain people to their products or services and buy them to increase market share and profits. When you think about it, organizations like Freemasonry are no different than companies with something to sell. Organizations all need a brand that tells the world what they are and why they are different from all the other organizations in the world. The brand of a service club or fraternity needs to appeal to the segment of the population they want as members or supporters. So, what is Freemasonry’s “brand”? I think our public brand would suggest an organization that is “secret’’, “old” and a “buddy network”. There is plenty of information in print and on the Internet reinforcing that particular brand. Our internal brand would be muddled, but might suggest an organization that is “social”, “benevolent” and “ancient” and there is very little information circulated internally to suggest there are other “more noble” brand characteristics. Whether you agree or disagree with my perception of our public or internal brand does not matter. What really matters is assessing whether our current brand is successfully attracting and retaining the type of men who made our fraternity prestigious and respected for over 250 years. The answer is “no.” And our membership statistics over the past thirty to forty years tell the story. In business terms, we have lost a huge amount of market share. Alberta tells the story. In 1950 in Alberta, roughly 1 in 60 Albertans was a Freemason. Today, our “market share” in Alberta has dropped to roughly 1 in 400. 1 do not think the story is any different in the other three western jurisdictions. I think we became complacent with our relatively popular brand of the 1950s and as a result failed to adjust it in response to societal change. We may have also become less diligent doing those things that reinforced our brand amongst our membership and in the eyes of the public. What we may have lost sight of was the fact that one of the reasons Freemasonry has been around for centuries is because it has protected and adjusted its brand over time in response to internal and external pressures. Operative lodges branded themselves when they expanded membership to speculative Masons. The fraternity re-branded itself when it embraced the concepts of equality and religious tolerance. Further re-branding occurred when Freemasonry expanded its charity beyond the benevolence of its members, and again when individual members of our fraternity became active in supporting and leading important community initiatives and events. All of our historical re-branding was accomplished without compromising our ancient landmarks or core principles. In fact, I would argue that the re-branding strengthened our core principles and thereby helped protect our ancient landmarks.
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It is time to “re-brand” Freemasonry so we can tell people why we are not a “secret society” or just another club, to tell them what we do, and to re-ignite some excitement about our Fraternity in our members and the world at large. The world of 2007 is different than the world of 1950. So why would we think that a brand that sold well in 1950 will sell well in 2007? I believe, as you all do, that our fundamental tenets and principles are as important today as they were three hundred years ago. We just need to re-frame them and their benefits in the context of the current times. We need to develop a brand that better describes what membership in our Fraternity does for the man and the world. I believe our Masonic ancestors understood the desire for men to achieve Maslow’s highest state, called “self actualization” or, in laymen’s terms “to be the best you can be”. They also felt that good men regardless of their station needed support and encouragement to reach that state. And through the journey to self-actualization, each man makes an improvement to society in general. Our ancestors were also ahead of the times in recognizing the appeal of a principle centered organization. They realized that principle-centered organizations are much more effective in unleashing human potential and thereby facilitating the achievement of “self actualization”. In fact, the Covey Institute, founded by Steven Covey, makes millions by helping businesses become principle-centered organizations. Based on his success, it is clear there is a huge market for our principle-centered organization. Our brand must speak to those men in society who want to be “the best they can” and believe that being “principle-centered” will get them there. Currently, in many jurisdictions, there is a resurgence of interest in Freemasonry especially among younger informed men. I have met these younger men and understand their motivation for joining. They are joining because they think there is a more noble or “higher purpose” to life. Unfortunately, I do not think our internal brand will appeal to the “higher purpose” they are looking for and they may disappear into the woodwork in a year or two. How many of you felt that “higher purpose” at your past Annual Communications, District Meetings or Lodge Meetings? So I think we need to take a lesson from the big brands. Freemasonry must start thinking like a big brand manager and ask ourselves the same question the brand managers at Nike, Coke, Pepsi, or the Body Shop ask themselves: “What is it that my product or service does that makes it different?” We need to start by identifying the qualities or characteristics of our organization that make us distinctive from our competitors. What would our competitors say is our greatest and clearest strength? What would our newer members say is our greatest and clearest strength? What is our most noteworthy organizational trait? And then we need to make it short and to the point - no novels or PhD thesis papers. We need to write down our answer and then take the time to read it several times. If our answer wouldn’t light up the eyes of a prospective candidate or command a vote of confidence from a satisfied past candidate, or worst of all if it doesn’t grab us, then we’ve got a big problem. It’s time to give some serious thought and even more serious effort to imagining and developing our beloved fraternity as a brand. We need to answer the question “what would happen if Freemasonry did not exist?” We need to ask these younger men who have recently joined what it will take to keep them engaged and motivated. We want to attract and retain men who want to make a difference in the
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world and will value the instructive lessons contained in our ritual. These are men who will participate passionately in the ritual work because they believe in the message and who will put our values to work outside the lodge for the betterment of their community. We need a brand that speaks to those men and continues to speak to them after they have joined. Re-branding Freemasonry does not mean changing its timeless appeal. Car styles change over the years, but the last time I checked, cars have had the same fundamentals for a long time: an engine, a gas pedal, a steering wheel, brakes and four wheels. There needs to be a strong intervention. If we were a business, we would be very concerned about our declining market share. We would look at re-packaging our products, we would consider new products and we would advertise in markets that had been lost. Who will make the intervention? If we were a corporation, it would be the CEO and senior executives. Who are our CEOs and Senior Executives? You saw them when you looked in the mirror this morning. Our Lodges cannot be expected to lead the intervention, it must be Grand Lodges everywhere with the support and involvement of the member Lodges. Why not start with our Annual Communications, that have become boring events. Why can we not organize workshops to develop a provincial brand? Why not bring in guest speakers who can stimulate thought and discussion on our “brand”? Annual Communications are, in most jurisdictions, the largest gathering of Masonic talent. Why not engage them in more than the bureaucracy of the Grand Lodge! Once we have created the right “brand”, we will have to market the heck out of it, to members, potential members and the world at large. For most branding campaigns, the first step is visibility. If you’re General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler, that usually means a full flight of TV and print ads designed to get billions of “impressions” of your brand in front of the consuming public. If you’re branding Freemasonry, you’ve got the same need for visibility - but no deep pockets! But you don’t need deep pockets for “word-of-mouth marketing.” A Freemason’s network of friends, colleagues, clients, and customers is the most important marketing vehicle we’ve got; what they say about him and his contributions is what the market will ultimately gauge as the value of Freemasonry. So the big trick to building our brand is to find ways to nurture our members - consciously. And the best place to start is with our new members first and then our longterm members. We need to give all our members some consistent information they can discuss in their Lodges to be better able to proudly and confidently explain our Fraternity to others. Why don’t we include important “brand” information with our Petition for Initiation packages? Why wouldn’t we encourage all our Lodges to create an action plan in support of our “brand”? We need to “do” things that reinforce our “brand” in the marketplace and not just “talk” about it. Without an intervention, we run the risk of going the way of the Grange or the Order of Gardeners - fringe Fraternities. It is often said that corporations need a burning platform to move ahead. Well, our membership statistics over the past three decades are our “burning platform”. It is time for passionate action to “re-brand” Freemasonry to excite and retain our members and to appeal to “good men” as potential new members. The question is not “can it be done”,
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because it can but, “are we up for it”. As Stephen Covey said, “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” Let’s lead the charge that results in a brand that is admired and respected by the public and makes all our members proud to publicly wear the “square and compasses”. Bibliography Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Simon & Schuster, 1990 • Peters, Tom. The Brand You 50. Alfred A Knopf, 1999 Right Worshipful Billy N. Davis Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Alabama gave the following oration at the 2007 meeting. It is a good, old fashion, God and country speech, one you don’t seem to hear very often anymore. Enjoy! Brethren, I rise today to speak to you on a subject that is of great interest to all of us, a subject for which Masons and other good men have fought and died. I speak of our beloved country America: America the Beautiful and the home of the brave, America, the longest living free democracy the world has ever known; America, the land that was first dreamed of in the minds of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere. We take great pride in reading in our Masonic history the part that Masons played in making this nation to be the envy of every other nation in the world. It is America that people in other countries want to migrate to. They see in our beautiful country a place where freedom and liberty and justice are honored. They see a place where God is loved and His blessings and leadership are sought in all our endeavors. Brethren, America is great today because Masons 230 years ago were willing to seek God’s leadership and follow it. As the first Continental Congress met to chart the course of our great nation, all but four of the members were Masons. No other group was as loyal and trustworthy to our country as were Masons. Their dedication was such that George Washington once said to his commanders at the close of a day of battle: “Men, we are at a very crucial time. Make sure that all the guards and sentries you post tonight are Masons.” Our fraternity brethren were not only vital in the formation of this great nation, but were also in the forefront of defense down through the years. The blood of our beloved brethren was spilled on the beaches of Normandy and Leyte and at Gettysburg, in the jungles of Southeast Asia, and in the bulge of Belgium. Masons have always known that freedom is not free. The blood, sweat, and tears of Masons of past years are reminders of the awesome cost of democracy. America is where it is today because brave men stood up to our enemies. The pages of history give us the tragic results of those who dared do battle with the American soldier. The countries of Germany, Japan, and Italy still bear the scars of battles long ago. In all those battles, masons were there to do their part. Brethren, as I rise today I do so with great concern for our country. I rise to inform you that there is an alarm at the door-an alarm that is not caused by an enemy from without, but one from within. I fear that like Ephesus of Biblical times we have left our first love. Many of God’s teachings are cast aside. Principles on which we stand are being eroded. Crime is on the increase. The home has lost its influence in shaping our society. Our schools have put God out and in so doing have become increasingly places of lock downs and violence. Even some of our churches have become places where children are molested and abused. This past Father’s Day, 40% of the children in America lived in a home where there was not a father. Hard work and dependence upon God have •
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been replaced by entitlements and handouts by our government. Discipline and responsibility are words we rarely hear used. Political correctness and profiling are screens we hide behind. Politicians are more interested in what the gay community thinks than about what God thinks. To add to our problems we have been infested by 15 million illegal aliens who have respect for no one or no laws. At night we lock ourselves in and hope we will be safe until morning. Brethren, America is in trouble. America needs our help. If we are to continue as the greatest nation on the face of the earth we must return to what made us great to start with. Brethren, let us as Masons ask God’s blessing and leadership. Let’s invoke His aid in all our devotions to Him. Let us remember in whom we put our trust. Our God has the power to strengthen our weaknesses and to confound and confuse our enemies. Then, brethren, let us do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Those Masonic virtues must be shown to the world through the lives we live. We must regulate our conduct by those divine attributes found in God’s great word. We must put aside hypocrisy and deceit and let sincerity and plain dealing distinguish us. Let us be genuinely happy in promoting our neighbors’ welfare and rejoicing in his prosperity. Finally, brethren, let us avoid all irregularity and intemperance, which may distract from the dignity of our lives and profession. Let us be reminded of one of our first ancient Grand Masters who at his death was lamented and referred to as so good a man. Let us strive to make our lives as pure and spotless as the fair emblem we call our badge. God bless America. Grand Orator Brother John F. Browne made this presentation to the 2007 communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington. He makes an especially good point when he points out how important the youth groups are to Masonry and, conversely, how important Masonry is to youth. In other words, everyone benefits from the relationship. In preparing for this present meeting, I noticed that this is the 150th Annual Communication, denoting a century and half of labor for the Grand Lodge of Washington. This past year, as part of several Lodge constitution ceremonies, I observed in my orations that, as the great medieval Cathedrals were built of individual stones, Lodges are, analogously, comprised of individual Masons. Similarly Grand Lodges are assemblages of individual Lodges. I noted too, that Lodges serve as safe havens for Brothers to learn and practice skills taught to us via Masonic ritual. Likewise, Grand Lodge provides support to its constituent Lodges. So, just as buildings that are properly situated, designed, executed and constructed of high-quality materials will afford the best protection against the vicissitudes of weather, Lodges, properly managed and consisting of men of the highest quality, have the best chance of long-term success. To aid in that goal, Grand Lodge is a resource for its member Lodges to draw upon for materials and expertise that any individual Lodge may lack. It also acts as a forum to ensure that we Masons, as individuals and as Lodges, are all using the same playbook. The Annual Communication is our opportunity to update our playbook, the Washington Masonic Code, as our collective wisdom decides. The strength of this system resides with each of us, the individual Mason, just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Where do the links of our chain come from? Well, from the men in our local communities. Freemasonry is continuously replenished when men, young and old, come
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to see that Masonry has a value in which they would like to participate. These men come to the Craft by a variety of paths. Some are sons of Masons, some are friends or acquaintances of Masons, and some read about Masonry in a book, magazine or newspaper. They might have attended a local parade and seen the Masonic Float followed by Masons, Masonic Youth, and a Shrine contingent, a sight which may have piqued their interest. Some men join because their wife is in Eastern Star or a son or daughter has joined a Masonic Youth group. There are numerous attractions drawing men to Masonry. Like a great many of you, I have read a number of Masonic books and seen the A&E and History Channel documentaries on Freemasonry. I regularly view a favorite movie, National Treasure. You know, I do think it is possible that the original nine Knights Templar did find a treasure under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. As some legends claim, it could now be under Roslyn Chapel in Scotland or at the bottom of the money pit on Oak Island in Nova Scotia. But in my twelve years as a Mason I made my own discovery: We Masons really do have “treasure” that is not of myth or legend. While it is not gold, silver or jewels, its value cannot be underestimated. As I see it, we have at least three treasures. First is our Masonic heritage, handed down through the ages. This heritage is so vast and rich, in a complex blend of fact, legend, myth and mystery, that the books and videos on Freemasonry will fill many library shelves and provide lifetimes of fascinating and fulfilling study. Secondly, we have our Masonic ritual, which serves several purposes. One is to teach the basic beliefs of and operational modes of the Fraternity. Ritual provides a framework, if embraced by the participant, within which to receive, absorb and learn Masonic ethical and moral principles. Our ritual is also a very effective way to develop verbal communication skills and self confidence in speaking before groups. Third, we have our Masonic brotherhood. You and I, Lodges across Washington, the United States and Canada, and around the world. We constitute a band or society of friends that provides a global network of mutual support and friendship. And because many decades ago, Masons saw the wisdom of sharing our treasure, we have the Masonic Family of Concordant Bodies. Those Bodies led me to discover yet a fourth treasure, Masonic Youth. The importance of our youth was noted recently by Grand Master MW Charles McQuery when he declared this past April as Youth month. He said, “remember, the youth are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future.” It was about three years or so ago when I attended a Grand Officer reception to honor three young women who had been appointed to positions on the Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly. At their formal reception each girl had to give a five minute talk about what Rainbow meant to her. Each one of the girls began by saying how, when they joined Rainbow at age eleven, they were a shy, quiet wallflower. I observed that each one of them displayed command presence and I thought to myself, “Yeah, sure, no way they began as meek personalities.” After all three had finished, I reflected on what I had witnessed. During each girl’s presentation she expressed thanks to her parents or a particular mentor. At this point all three young women broke into tears. Each fought to refocus her composure and continue on to the end of her address. My reflection became an epiphany. I suddenly realized that the Rainbow version of our Masonic ritual system had transformed these three shy girls, in the span of a few years, into self-confident, effective, and, each in her own way, a dynamic public speaker.
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Many of you know Freemasons played an integral part in securing our nation’s independence and in framing our Constitution. It takes moral, ethical and competent leadership in order to safeguard the rights our Constitution affords us. The leaders of tomorrow are in our schools today. The modern public school system, which Freemasons helped to establish, struggles to both educate and nurture our students in the face of deteriorating family support, the daily onslaught of advertising, and un-self-restrained media content. How can Freemasons today help? I believe we can help by a vigorous and systematic support of our Masonic Youth organizations. In the words of Bro. Franklin D. Roosevelt, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Masonic Youth groups, like our Lodges, provide safe havens or environments where youth can develop. The Masonic family shares a common system of education and it is a truly valuable asset for us. It not only builds leaders within our respective groups, it hones skills for leading our local, State and National, public and private service organizations. Here are three examples: 1 I just pointed out the effectiveness of Rainbow; 2 DeMolay for boys has raised up many leaders in society, including many of our own Grand Masters; and 3 In perhaps the most striking example, it was last year I believe that a majority-member of Job’s Daughters, of Bethel No. 25, was invited to speak at the United Nations. This year she has been invited to participate as a delegate at the Hague in Belgium. If more parents understood the benefit their children could gain from participation in one of our Youth groups, I think they would cause our phones to ring off the hook and the lines to join would flow around the block. Every Mason is on a journey and daily we encounter people along the way. Each of us is an interactive Masonic billboard that can attract new high quality members. This is where our Grand Master’s motto comes into play. “Walk the Talk” is something that each of us should strive for as a matter of course. First, if we really believe in Masonic values, then all our actions should reflect it. Also, displaying our values is a free form of advertising by which to attract men of like mind who are searching for a place to enrich their lives and those of their families. In our many Grand Lodge events this year, there is one which stands out in my memory, the cornerstone ceremony at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport. Grand Lodge marched down the road with a police escort. At the school we were privileged to perform in front of the student body and both sides of the guy’s bleachers were full. The kids were attentive, curious and many lingered to check out our regalia. We left with the sense that we had made a positive impression with both faculty and students. They had been given a small peek at Masonic Treasure. Alas, due to the information overload pressures of our mass media society, most won’t recognize the underlying value of the ceremony observed. We do not offer fame or fortune, so often sought in American culture. What we do offer is a rich and rewarding life through service to others. My Brothers, we build our edifices, political, social, commercial and familial using human stones, quarried in our communities, shaped and trued in our Lodges, Chapters, Bethels and Assemblies by Masonic working tools and ritual. This is the genuine treasure. As I pass on the Jewel of Grand Orator, I invite each of you to seek out your own Masonic treasure.
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We received a copy of the 2008 report of the Commission on Information for Recognition which was given February 19 at Louisville, Kentucky. Quoting from the preface of the publication: “The Commission on Information for Recognition was organized in 1951 as a facility to gather, collate and from time to time, revise information on Grand Lodges in other lands, as a service the Grand Lodges of this Conference. The Commission neither advises nor recommends that recognition be given to any Grand Lodges, but merely indicates whether or not it considers that a Grand Lodge in question satisfies the conditions of regularity.� We are including a copy of the findings of the Commission regarding three Grand Lodges as examples of how such reports are presented. Baja California A serious split exists in the Grand Lodge of Baja California. Two sets of Grand Lodge officers claim to be the legitimate officials of this Grand Lodge. The Confederation of Mexican Grand Lodges and the Interamerican Masonic Confederation has selected Lino Chavez as the legitimate Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of California, after an extensive investigation has determined that Lopez Mendoza is the legitimately elected Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. The Commission applauds the efforts of the Grand Lodge of California in trying to affect a resolution in this situation. It is clear that additional work must be done to resolve this problem. The two sets of Officers must work toward a unification agreement for the good of Freemasonry in Baja California. Until that occurs, we would recommend restraint in establishing further fraternal relations with this Grand Lodge. York Grand Lodge of Mexico A schism has developed in the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. A group that was separated from the York Grand Lodge now call themselves the Very Respectful Grand Lodge of the York Rite in Mexico, AF&AM, and practice Masonry in Spanish only. There are indications they have some ties to the unrecognized United Grand Lodge of America. The dissidents had previously been expelled by the York Grand Lodge of Mexico for various infractions. At this point, the York Grand Lodge of Mexico is still considered to be the recognized York Grand Lodge in Mexico. Russia The legitimate Grand Lodge of Russia continues to operate in the confusion of having a self-proclaimed group operate under the same name. This group, headed by Roman Gorodnitsky, has sent numerous letters to Grand Lodges around the world claiming legitimacy. It is still the opinion of the Commission that the Grand Lodge of Russia with Andrei Bogdanov as Grand Master is the only Grand Lodge in Russia that meets the standards for recognition. It has been learned that Grand Master Bogdanov has announced himself as a candidate for the Presidency of Russia. The Commission is grateful to Brothers Tardivat of the GLNF, Robert Heyat of the District of Columbia, and Thomas Jackson of Pennsylvania for their efforts in helping resolve the difficult situation that has existed in the Grand Lodge of Russia. Every Master Mason is familiar with or has heard of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The following material was lifted from the minutes of the meeting of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of the United States, Canada and Mexico held in St.
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Louis, Missouri in 1914. Actions taken at this conference expressed an official support of the funding efforts being made to erect a suitable building to honor Brother George Washington. MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER BOOR-Brother Ginn has a resolution which he desires to offer at this tune. PAST GRAND MASTER GINN (District of Columbia) As you all know, the brethren of the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia are interested in the getting together of a fund down there for the purpose of building a building at Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of housing the relics which entered into the life and character and Masonic activity of George Washington. They have works there of almost untold value. The delegates of the Grand jurisdiction of Virginia are here, the Grand Master and the Past Grand Master and I would like to offer this resolution. WHEREAS, Alexandria-Washington Lodge of the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia, is the owner and has in its possessor, relics of priceless value intimately associated with the life, character and Masonic activity and work of the immortal Washington, and WHEREAS, It is the desire of the said Alexandria Lodge to give and in trust these priceless relics to the fra足ternity of the whole country to be owned and held by them in perpetuity, conditional only upon their being properly housed so that at all times they may be properly inspected by any of the craft sojourning at or near Alexandria, Virginia, and they may be protected against fire and theft, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that this conference views with favor the efforts that are now being made in the several Grand Jurisdictions throughout the country to raise a fund for the construction of a suitable building as aforesaid, and we pledge our efforts in our respective Grand Jurisdictions to aid this enterprise in any way that we properly can. (It was moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted, which was carried.) The following is a page copied from the Missouri Grand Lodge Bulletin, The Official Organ of the Masonic Service Association of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 1 Number 1, February 1924. The page title describes the material contained on the page. We felt this small piece of history would be of interest to the reader. Especially interesting is the list of anticipated contributors to future editions of the Bulletin as well as the most ambitious list of anticipated topics. The Bulletin was a quarterly publication with Ray V. Denslow listed as Editor and Publisher. The publication committee members were Ray V. Denslow, Chairman, John P. Austin, Corona H. Briggs, F. H. Littlefield, Arthur Mather, Geo. W. Walker and Fred O. Wood. Articles in this first edition of the Bulletin included lengthy articles on George Washington, Kit Carson, Missouri Freemason, and The Public School along with a few brief paragraphs on other topics. All in all a professional done publication. We were lent four copies of the Bulletin to pursue and having done so we would recommend the readers not miss an opportunity to read any copies they might come in contact with. How to Use the Bulletin Educational Representatives should anticipate their program three months in advance; dates should be fixed and speakers should be engaged. Each speaker should be notified according to the sug足gestion made in the booklet mailed all
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representatives: each speaker has been furnished with a copy of the Bulletin and it is unnecessary to do more than specify his subject, consult with him, find whether he desires lantern slides, and if so, to see that they are ordered in ample time for the program. Speakers and Educational Representatives will be pleased to learn that the Association is planning to engage in Masonic historic research and that during the next few months there will be issued as a part of the program special articles on the following subjects: Lewis and Clark Expedition Missouri’s Masonic Governors Rocky Mountain Lodge When Missouri Masonry Followed the Flag Who’s Who in 1821 Missouri Masonry on the Pacific When Missouri Masonry Went to Mexico Bishop Marvin; Methodist Man and Mason Mark Twain John J. Pershing Missouri’s Masonic Admiral-R. E. Coontz Our Masonic Mothers Anti-masonry in Missouri When Lafayette Visited the Grand Lodge Old Missouri No. 1 A Missouri Masonic Battlefield When Missouri Masons Owned a College Before Religious Bigotry Reached Missouri Famous Missouri Cornerstones Edward Bates; Grand Master Thomas H. Benton We have also been fortunate in securing a number of special articles on citizenship, patriotism, religion, history and masonry: among the list of contributors will be found Dr. Stratton D. Brooks, President of Missouri University, and Governor Arthur M. Hype. State Supt. Charles A. Lee, Adm. R. E. Coontz, Dr. Win. F. Kuhn. Dr. John Pickard, Dr. R. C. Blackmer, Rev. C. H. Briggs. Hon. Merrill Otis, Hon. D. M. Wilson, Prof. J. H. Scarborough, Dr. C. C. Woods. Rev. Harold L. Reader, Rev. Henry Marcotte, Dr. P. B. Eversden, Rev. Arthur Mather and many others. Missouri has every reason to be proud of her history and it is hoped that the Bulletin may be the means of preserving this information in a form accessible to every student of Missouri Masonic history. Grand Master Robert D. Trump closed his farewell remarks to the 2007 Grand Lodge of Florida with this poem. We feel it is a good way to close our Review. We hope you enjoy it. A foundation on which to build Is like the character of a man You want it to be plumb And as strong as you can
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The cornerstone of a building Is at the Northeast square And as an Entered Apprentice You were also placed there To start your Masonic journey And hold steadfast to your vows To Absorb the Further Light of God And all that Heaven allows As the sunset ends each day And begins the morning light Brothers who entered before you Will know you day and night A firm grip of the hand And the chosen words he speaks Will tell you he’s a Brother That you can always warmly greet As you begin to learn and grow In your Lodge of blue The chairs become familiar And the work unfolds to you From the hollow of an Entered Apprentice To a Master raised in Light You can feel the spirit of Hiram And know your travel is right The Holy Bible in the Lodge Is open for all to see It lays upon our Altar As our guide to Eternity If you are a new Master Mason Or a long time Widow’s son Your Blue Lodge really needs you there Because our work is never done. Always remember, the Destiny of Freemasonry is in the Hearts of Masons. Thank You, and God Bless You All. Respectfully submitted: RWB Zelwin B Eaton, chairman MWB Glenn Means, committee
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Report of the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Brethren, Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies did not receive any recommendations or requests during this Grand Lodge year. Therefore, we have no report to submit. Fraternally Submitted, Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., Chairman Wilford G. Soutiea, Jr., P.G.M. John V. Niccum Dale M. Bryan John A. Woodard GRAND Lecturer’s report on the RITUAL COMMITTEE MEETING BUSINESS MEETING June 14, 2008 – Grand Lodge Office – Columbia, Mo. RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, opened the meeting at 9:00 A.M. by calling upon RWB F. Wayne Dugan to lead the committee in prayer. The following members were present: RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, RWB Bobby R. Odell, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region A, RWB F. Wayne Dugan, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region B, RWB Michael F. Armstrong, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region C. RWB Norman Harrison, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region D, RWB Joe W. Johnson, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region E. RWB H.R. “Huey” Higgins, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region F, RWB Wayne G. Tucker, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region G, RWB Roy Feltner and RWB Jim Wade. Topics Discussed RWB Higgins asked why it takes three (3) objections to make one (1) objection when the statement is made; “If there is no objection we will proceed to confer the degree”? RWB Jones stated that was a matter of Masonic law and not something the committee could change. This is outlined in Section 14.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws (page 58) RWB Armstrong asked why the charges are not part of the proficiency certification. He stated some of the charges are read from the manual instead of from memory. RWB Jones stated we strive to get our brethren to recite from memory, however, all the charges are written out and there is no law prohibiting them from being read from the manual, however, it is a Masonic offense to have the cipher open during a tiled lodge. RWB Armstrong asked why we break the step during the obligation in the first (1st) degree, but not in the second (2nd) and third (3) degrees? RWB Jones stated that when you are on the correct step in the first (1st) degree, you cannot step straight back without turning the left heel away from the center of the right foot without stumbling or falling.
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RWB Armstrong asked if the WM, SW, and JW can sit down after talking when the candidate is blindfolded and in front of them? RWB Jones stated it was proper as the candidate could not see them. RWB Dugan – No questions. RWB O’Dell asked if it was legal for the master to wear a ball cap instead of a regular hat when in the east opening lodge? RWB Jones stated there is no law against it, and all that is required is for the head to be covered or uncovered, however, we encourage the master to wear a hat as it dignifies the office he holds. RWB O’Dell asked if the password is lost on both the east side and west side of the alter, which direction does the deacon go first? RWB Jones stated the rule on collecting the password from west to east still applies, so he would go west first. RWB Wade – No questions. RWB Harrison stated he did not have a question, but stated he is having a problem in his region getting proficiency cards renewed as there are not enough brothers with cards to do the examinations. RWB Jones stated this is a problem in several areas of the state and that he has no solution to the problem. He stated he hoped that brethren from areas that have proficiency cards would volunteer to help. RWB Feltner asked who takes a brother from the lodge that does not know the password and cannot be vouched for? RWB Jones stated this is a mistake and ritual does not cover mistakes, however, as the SD is already on the floor, he should escort him from the lodge. RWB Jones brought up the manner in which the deacons collect the password. He stated in the past, the deacons were side by side on the floor when collecting the password. In 1995 the committee determined the deacons were working together as long as they were anywhere on the floor when collecting the password. After much discussion a majority of the committee agreed the deacons should be side by side on their respective side of the lodge room. This means one deacon cannot be collecting the password in the east end of the lodge while the other deacon is still collecting in the west end of the lodge. When dispensing and resuming with labor on the second and third degrees do we have to resume labor on the second degree then resume labor on the third degree, or can we resume labor on the second and third degree at the same time? You can dispense with labor on the second and third degrees at the same time, but must resume labor on the second degree, collecting the password and tiling the lodge in the second degree before resuming labor in the third degree. RWB Jones stated he had been asked why the aprons are worn by fellowcrafts and master masons with the flap down instead of being worn like a lot of other jurisdictions where the fellowcrafts wear theirs with the right corner tucked up forming a pocket to carry their tools. After discussion it was decided not to recommend a change. RWB Jones stated he had been asked to see if words could be added in the second section of the third degree at the following location, before the third ruffian completes his final act, the SD would say, “Oh Lord, my God, *******son? None of the committee members agreed this should be done. It was pointed out if this was changed other parts of KS’s words would have to be changed later in the degree.
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RWB Jones again stressed that during degree work there is to be no teaching of the ritual. He stated he had received numerous calls complaining about DDGLs and others correcting the wording being used and some even getting out on the floor and directing placement of implements or persons... RWB Jones stated he has been informed that some brethren, acting as the third ruffian are violating the Grand Lodge by-law that is read prior to the second section of the third degree. We should inform these brothers they could cause legal problems for the Grand Lodge and if they continue they could have masonic charges brought against them. The meeting was closed at 9:55 A.M. with peace and harmony prevailing. ROUND ROBIN FINALS The round robin finals began at 10:05 A.M. with the following brethren participating. Jerry Miles – Winner Michael Wheeler – 1st runner up Rick Kaeser – 2nd runner up Frank Lukenbill – 3rd runner up David E. Cotter – 4th runner up RWB Jones thanked all of the ritual committee members for their time and efforts and congratulated the round robin participants. Respectfully Submitted RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer Recorded by RWB Joe W. Johnson
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Most Worshipful and Brethren, I submit my Report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge Office Staff with pleasure. It is with Honor that I submit my Twelfth Annual Report to this One Hundred Eighty Seventh 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 each of the officers and brethren in our lodges for their understanding, support, cooperation and friendship. My great appreciation to my Office Staff for their professional manner, knowledge and dedication. It has been exciting to see lodges being challenged to learn more about masonry and return back to our basic beliefs led by our Most Worshipful Brother Bruce R. Austin the importance of a mentoring program to our newly made Brothers. He has been sincere in his desire to ask that we all get involved and not to forget our reasons of being a mason. I have sincerely appreciated the friendship and courtesies of all the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Committee personnel, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers and Regional Grand Lecturers. Area Meetings Area Meetings for lodge secretaries were held in ten different locations in the state. These meetings are developed 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. They also have the opportunity to pick up the Proceedings and dues cards. This year everyone enjoyed sharing ideas and exchanged information which was beneficial to those in attendance. SITE DATE TIME Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph Tues., May 13, 2008 7:00 PM Independence Lodge No. 76, Intendance Wed., May 14, 2008 7:00 PM Polar Star-Rose Hill Lodge No. 79, Creve Coeur Mon., May 19, 2008 7:00 PM Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton Tues., May 20, 2008 7:00 PM Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington Wed., May 21, 2008 7:00 PM Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield Mon., May 26, 2008 7:00 PM Masonic York Rite Temple, Springfield (United No. 5) Wed., May 28, 2008 7:00 PM Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla Tues., May 29, 2008 7:00 PM Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon Tues., June 02, 2008 7:00 PM Masonic Complex, Columbia Sat., June 07, 2008 9:00 AM Consents And Permissions M.W. Grand Master Bruce R. Austin granted Consent and expressed Permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activities and operations of Constituent Lodges of Missouri in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge Law (Section 16.070, Section 21.100, etc.) as follows: October 3, 2007, to Michael L. Probst, Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge No. 31, in accordance with Section 16.070(C) of the By-Lays of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, granting Consent and Permission for Liberty Lodge No. 31
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at Liberty, Missouri to allow the Ararat Shrine in Kansas City, Missouri to host the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team in order to confer the Degree of Master Mason on Cameron Harris Crabtree, a proficient Fellow Craft of Liberty Lodge No. 31 on Saturday, October 6, 2007. April 23, 2008, to Jared B. Richmond, Worshipful Master of Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, in accordance with Section 16.070© of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, granting Consent and Permission for Southwest heritage Lodge No. 681 at Joplin, Missouri to host a Fraternal Visit from the Red River Road Runner Degree Team from the State of Louisiana on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Worshipful Brother Kenny Carter’s cabin near Jasper, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated for MASONIC USE. June 19, 2008, to Dennis A. Bonjour, Worshipful Master of Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, granting Consent and Permission for Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 at St. Joseph, Missouri to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 6:30 PM. August 4, 2008, to LeRoyce D. McAdams, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No.481, granting Consent and Permission for Marceline Lodge No. 481 at Marceline, Missouri to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM. Grand Representatives M.W. Grand Master Bruce R. Austin, 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: <Haven’t done all of these yet.> M.W. Grand Master Bruce R. Austin, honored Master Masons from Missouri Lodges with the recommendation that they be commissioned Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: Grand Lodge of Macedonia Reagan Baird Grand Lodge of Slovenia Russell Busby Grand Lodge of Serbia Jeremy M. Lowery United Grand Lodge of Bulgaria Jonce Chidister Grand Lodge of Armenia Ronald W. Clark Grand Orient of Brazil David E. Austin Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador Sam G. Austin Dispensations October 1, 2007, to James H. Patton, Worshipful Master of Clark Lodge No. 610, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree on William Bohm, at Clark Lodge. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or the Brother Master Mason specially deputed by him. October 12, 2007, to Scott C. Sergel, Worshipful Master of MizpahMount Moriah Lodge No. 40, for holding a Special Communication on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7:00 PM (instead of the regular 7:30 PM). October 15, 2007, to Royce Wheeler, Worshipful Master of Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, for holding a Special Communication on Thursday, October 18, 2007 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of opening Lodge as
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Barney Douglas Lodge No. 496 in an attempt to honor R.W. Brother Barney Douglas. October 19, 2007, to Scott C. Sergel, Worshipful Master of Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, for holding a Special Communication on Tuesday, October 19, 2007, for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of opening lodge to confer a Third Degree. November 2, 2007, to Francis Buchholz, Jr., Worshipful Master of Beacon Lodge No. 3, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on Brother Kevin David Gross on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80. November 5, 2007, to Francis A. Eggleston, Worshipful Master of Vincil Lodge No. 62, for holding all Stated Communications and Special Communications at the American Legion Building in Cameron, Missouri until such time as a permanent meeting place has been obtained. November 6, 2007, to Keith A. Jones, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of meeting at the York Rite Temple on November 16, 2007 at 6:00 PM. November 13, 2007, to William L. Frazier, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of meeting on Wednesday, November 21, 2008 instead of their regular Stated Communication which falls on Thursday, November 22, 2008 Thanksgiving Day. November 13, 2007, to Ricky N. Dobson, Worshipful Master of Hermann Lodge No. 123, for holding a Special Communication on Thursday, November 15, 2007 instead of their regular meeting night of November 22, 2007, which happens to fall on Thanksgiving Day. November 14, 2007, to Dean M. Christy, Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on November 27, 2007 at Laclede Lodge No. 83 at Lebanon, Missouri. November 14, 2007, to Russell L. Busby, Worshipful Master of Dexter Lodge No. 532, for holding a Special Communication that authorizes Dexter Lodge No. 532 to confer a Second Degree at Bernie Lodge No. 573 for an Entered Apprentice of Dexter Lodge No. 532 on November 27, 2007. November 26th, 2007, to Francis Buchholz, Jr. Worshipful Master of Beacon Lodge No. 3, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Master Mason Degree on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at Bridgeton, Missouri. November 30, 2007, to Joel P. Asunskis, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717, for holding a Special Communication on December 8, 2007 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Third Degree on Michael S. Huelsmann. December 17, 2007, to Thomas K. Cylne, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of celebrating Christmas Holidays at Naphtali Lodge No. 25 on Thursday, December 20, 2007. January 15, 2008, to Craig A. Skinner, District Deputy Grand Master of District 27C, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of election of Officers for King Solomon Lodge No. 95. January 16, 2008, to Joseph D. Dowell, Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe
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Lodge No. 446, for holding a Special Communication on April 10, 2008 for the purpose of holding their Stated Communication at 7:00 PM at the Masonic Home, Western Unit, Kansas City, Missouri. January 31, 2008, to Keith a. Jones, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, to hold Special and Stated Communications for purpose of the Masonic Occasion of meeting at the York Rite Temple until such time as their furnace system has been repaired. February 14, 2008, to Thomas Shook, Worshipful Master of Solomon Lodge No. 271, for changing their regular Stated Communication to Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM. February 20, 2008, to Terry Duffy, Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, for holding a Special Communication to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree on three candidates Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Tuscan Lodge No. 360 at St. Louis, Missouri. February 25, 2008, to John W. Ratcliff, Worshipful Master of Naphtali Lodge no. 25, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a First Degree on February 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM. February 26, 2008, to Robert Floyd, Worshipful Master of Whitewater Lodge No. 417, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of opening lodge at an Assisted Living Facility to accommodate two Fifty Year Brothers, Cecil Hurt and John Poston, who are unable to attend Lodge, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM. March 3, 2008, to William T. Woelbling, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Second Degree on a qualified candidate at Mizpah-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. March 5, 2008, to Brent T. Hunt, Worshipful Master of Agency Lodge No. 10, for having a fraternal visit with Rushville Lodge No. 238 at Rushville, Missouri on March 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Rushville Lodge is having a Third Degree and meets the same night as Agency Lodge. March 5, 2008, to alter N. Brewer, Worshipful Master of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of opening lodge as Aurora Lodge No. 267 (their old Lodge name and number) on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM. March 20, 2008, to Ronald A. Slaughter, Worshipful Master of Mokane Lodge No. 612, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Robert Anderson. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. March 28, 2008, to Brian K. Goldman, Worshipful Master of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree at Fenton Lodge No. 281 on Thursday, April 3, 2008. April 15, 2008, to Jimmy R. Douthill, Worshipful Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, for holding a Special Communication on April 22, 2008 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Abner Rondal McKinney. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the Candidate and under the person direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.
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April 21, 2008, to Jared B. Richmond, Worshipful Master of Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, for holding an Outdoor Third Degree on May 10, 2008 at Joplin, Missouri at the outdoor site of WB Kenny Carter’s farm located east of Jasper, Missouri, which site has previously been dedicated for MASONIC USE. April 30, 2008, to Donald J. Ferguson, Worshipful Master of Richland Lodge No. 385, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, May 10, 2008 for the purpose of holding an Outdoor Third Degree at the Pulaski County Fort Leonard Wood Shrine Club at Buckhorn, Missouri, which place has been dedicated for MASONIC USE. May 1, 2008, to Donald w. Allen, Worshipful Master of Brookfield Lodge No. 86, for holding a Special Communication on June 27, 2008 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferral of the Third Degree for the Annual Chigger Fest at the outdoor site of the property of Worshipful Brother Bob O’Dell’s far, which place has been dedicated for MASONIC USE. May 13, 2008, to Joshua R. Shepherd, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees of Masonry on Kevin Lee Swyers. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. May 30, 2008, to Roy B. Orth, Worshipful Master of Fidelity Lodge No. 339, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring three degrees on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM instead of their regular time of 7:30 PM. June 3, 2008, to William Lance Foster, Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of holding their regular Stated Communication of July 14, 2008 at the Masonic Home, Western Unit. June 4, 2008, to Lyle K. Croisant, Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge No. 263, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Donald J. Gibson and Richard B. Gibson. This Dispensation waives the time limit between Degrees so that they can be conferred in a shorter period of time. June 10, 2008, to Jared B. Richmond, Worshipful Master of Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, for holding their regular Stated Communication of Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Worshipful Brother Kenny Carter’s cabin near Jasper, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated for MASONIC USE. Should the date of June 11, 2008 be rained out, a backup date of Wednesday, June 25, 2008 has been scheduled. June 16, 2008 to Wayne Pitman, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670, to hold a Special Communication on Saturday, June 21, 2008 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm, which place has been dedicated for MASONIC USE. June 19, 2008, to Benjamin C. Martin, Worshipful Master of Vincil Lodge No. 62, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of holding their regular Stated Communication of July 21, 2008 at the Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri with a Bar-B-Q at 6:30 PM and work at 7:30 PM with the Masonic members that are residents of the Home.
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June 21, 2008, to Wayne Pitman, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 21, 2008 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm, which place has been Previously Dedicated for MASONIC USE. July 1, 2008, to Shawn D. Caldwell, Worshipful Master of St. Francois Lodge No. 234, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Shane Broccard. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. July 2, 2008, to Brian K. Goldman, Worshipful Master of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of meeting at Fenton Lodge No. 281 on Friday, July 11, 2008. July 11, 2008, to Keith A. Jones, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, for holding a Special Communication of Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring two Master Mason Degrees at the outdoor site of Rice Camp Grounds in Reeds Spring, Missouri, which place has been Previously Dedicated for MASONIC USE by Most Worshipful Brother J. Edward Blinn in 1986. July 28, 2008, to Andrew J. Davidson, Worshipful Master of Cairo Lodge No. 486, for holding a Special Communication on Thursday, July 31, 2008 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the First Degree on Timothy Conklin, who is in the Military Service and is leaving for Iraq soon. July 30, 2008, to Edgar R. Irizarry, Worshipful Master of Plato Lodge No. 469, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on Brother Jeffery Alan Bishop. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate, and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.
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3X FIRST LINE SIGNERS: 2007-2008 Bayou Craftsmen Gardenville Cache Gate of the Temple Hebron Hebron Hebron Knob Knoster Knob Knoster Linn Creek Naphtali Perryville Southwest Heritage St. Joseph Sullivan
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FIFTY-YEAR AWARDS 50 Year Award Lodge Lodge # FN MI Acacia 602 Paul B. Acacia 602 James Carroll Acacia 602 Gordon E. Acacia 602 Leslie Lee Ada 444 Sammy L. Adair 366 John C. Adair 366 Earl H. Adair 366 R. Burnell Agency 10 Robert Henry Algabil-Freedom 636 Lewis F. Algabil-Freedom 636 Jerome R. Algabil-Freedom 636 Robert D. Algabil-Freedom 636 Hobart L. Algabil-Freedom 636 Earl C. Algabil-Freedom 636 Edwin M. Algabil-Freedom 636 James R. Allensville 198 Truman M. Alpha 659 Frank R. Alpha 659 A. Dean Alpha 659 Vincil L. Alpha 659 Ernest N. Alpha 659 Robert W. Ancient Craft 377 Donald E. Appleton City 412 Matt Appleton City 412 Virgil Lee Appleton City 412 Frank Arlington 346 John Lewis Arnold 673 Robert L. Ash Grove 100 James W. Ash Grove 100 Richard L. Ash Grove 100 Lester W. Ash Grove 100 Edward Lee Athens 127 Delbert N. Ava 26 James George Ava 26 Fred O. Barbee 217 Allan H. Barbee 217 Maurice G. Barbee 217 Paul E. Barbee 217 Charles E. Barnesville 353 George W. Bayou 365 E. T. Beacon 3 Austin S. Beacon 3 Marion G. Bee Hive 393 Robert B. Belle 373 Charles M. Belle 373 James Lee Belton 450 Robert K. Benjamin Franklin 642 David H.
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Glynn Bart James Floyd Leon John Thomas Richard Joseph Delmar N. Calvin Grover James Maurice Raymond Woodvard Kyle Harvey Leonard Charles Thomas George Charles Everett James Allen Ben Donald Joseph Glen Robert Kenneth Robert Robert Edward Roland Oliver Ralph Colin Jimmie Richard Russel John Jerry Charles Newton Wayne Wayne Rayburn Russell
J. Eugene R. Carl Wayne J. E. H. A. Wade R. C. S. L. A. H. V. L. H. C. W. H. L. M. Fred C. L. R. Oliver Gene N. L. D. C. R. P. C. E. L. Gene L. E. H. Spencer R. Lynn E. Robert
123 Evans Goldman Spradling Jones Curtis Roberts Savute Linhardt Johns Mantle Duncan Bibens Violett Hatcher Johnson Sisson Stracener Maxwell Garoutte Witt Fothergill White Beaumont Morris Wolverton Baldock Nunnelley Hesselberg Mc Daniel Kerwin Hoffman Long Gilkerson Oehring Houk Helton Roemer Downing Bunnell Campbell Kimbley Hackler Salmons St John Bean Louthain Mc Cutchan Fleddermann Roscoe Crawford Zimmermann
124 Crescent Hill Crescent Hill Crescent Hill Crestwood-Anchor Crestwood-Anchor Criterion Cuba Cuba Daggett Dawn Dawn De Soto Decatur Dexter Dexter Dexter Dexter East Gate East Gate East Gate East Gate East Gate East Gate Easter Easter Edina Edina Elvins-Ionic Elvins-Ionic Eminence Equality Excelsior Excelsior Fairfax Farmington Farmington Farmington Farmington Fayette-Howard Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship Fenton Fidelity Forsyth Four Mile Friend Friendship Fulton Galena Galena
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L. Arthur Charles Albert Donald Everett Robert Harvey Marvin W. Robert Boytt Arthur Wallace Leroy William Gerald Charles Raymond Ray Teddy John Ronald Kenneth Kenneth Elmer Delbert Norman Paul Peter Arthur Robert Raymond Max Albert Dennis David Donald Melvin Daniel Dan Robert Robert Francis John Paul Thomas Edgar Donald Charles John
W. R. F. C. J. G. J. Jack Dale Lee B. R. G. E. L. V. H. D. L. H. W. P. R. R. Leroy M. W. H. L. A. D. C. Lee E. Dale E. M. Paul A. H. L. R. B. B. K. Halbert S.
2008 Thompson Zellmer Kircher Roland Garner Holden Coffman Stubblefield Zumsteg Wood Walz Willis Murray Bean Temples Conner Griffin Heflin Haskins Allen Maddox Anthuis Newsome Van Leer Burnett Prebe Rourke Agnew Estes Adams Paul Goza Haupt Smith Lilly Mc Guire Colson Mc Guire Simmons Winfrey Trogdon Laptad Sickmeyer Segrist Smith Shires Hill Barnert Hetherington Dingman Young
2008 Galena Gardenville-Cache Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple George Washington Glenwood Gower Gower Granby Grandin Grandview Grandview Granite Granite Granite Grant City Grant City Gray Summit Greensburg Greentop Greentop Greenville Greenville Greenville Hale City Hallsville Hannibal Hazelwood Henderson Henderson Herculaneum Hermann Hickory Hill Higbee Higginsville Hogles Creek Holden Hornersville Huntsville Huntsville Iberia Iberia Independence Independence Independence
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Harold Bernard James Bill William Ralph Lawrence John John Bobby William E. Billy Mitchell Bob John Jimmy Donald Jack Samuel Kenneth Earl Franklin Walter Derrell Clifford Kenneth James Truman Billy Ivey Russell John Robert Norman Rex William Byron Kenneth Robert Hersel Jess James Garry Charles Richard Perry Kenneth Vernon Charles Melvin
G. A. A. Lee A. D. J. F. L. L. D. Leslie K. G. S. D. L. J. E. C. W. T. Dean E. W. P. A. G. Eugene D. T R. V. M. P. L. E. William H. J. M. Davis Tyson W. W. D. E. R.
125 Kissire Krachenberg Nunn Foster Turpin Fenton Aleshire Peake Girth Davis Jones Fowler Baber Watkins Woodcock Wood Bishop Rogers Isgur Alfrey Rhodes Yates Thackery Sorokwasz Barnes Lay Alexander Mc Lane Barks Holliday Wheeler Cook Kretzer Cantrell High Williams Bins Kohlbusch Hawken Long Robertson Buettgenbach Hunter Brewer Bagby Stearns Graham Pemberton Hazelrigg Braden Stanley
126 Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Index Index Ingomar Ingomar Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Jamesport Jamesport Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Jewel Joachim Joachim Joachim Joachim Joplin Joplin Joplin Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City King Hill King Hill King Hill King Hill King Hill King Hill King Solomon King Solomon Kirksville Kirksville Kirkwood Kirkwood Kirkwood Kirkwood La Plata Laclede
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Robert James Charles James Robert Edwin Lawrence Roy Gilbert Claude Harold Clark Frank Harry Albert Harlan Sheldon William Louis Kenneth Harold James Benjamin Eugene John Robert Brunson Edwin Glenn Richard Harold Jack Billy Bert Robert Donald John Bob Calvin William Donald Jean Albert Larry Charles Richard Kermit Chris J. Darrell Le
W. R. H. M. W. H. E. E. J. L. K. M. B. D. Dale H. J. Lee C. D. O. F. W. K. L. F. W. E. F. D. D. Lee T. W. M. R. L. Richard C. D. D. F. W. D. Benjamin L. Roy
2008 Kolosick Barbour Louthain Coots Mutz Patterson Bieri Gregg Pullen Gauldin Pennington Page Leitz Hoffman Cohen Owings Snitz Gilkeson Cook Huston Mc Dowell Hammen Dennison Myers Trainer Hurtgen Hollingsworth Duing Stafford Everett Nickels Mc Cormick Peters Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal Peters Morris Stilgenbauer Weidler Humphrey Lane Brown Shay Cary Gardner Wooldridge Williams Ingalls Spiro Guire Fouch James
2008 Laclede Lakeville Lakeville Lamar Lamar Lamar Lambskin Lambskin Lebanon Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Lincoln County Linn Linn Linn Creek Linn Creek Linn Creek Macks Creek Magnolia-Euclid Magnolia-Euclid Magnolia-Euclid Magnolia-Euclid Magnolia-Euclid Marceline Marceline Marcus Marcus Marcus Mc Donald Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Meridian Meridian Meridian Milton Mineral Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Moberly Moberly
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 83 489 489 292 292 292 460 460 77 31 31 31 31 31 682 326 326 152 152 152 433 626 626 626 626 626 481 481 110 110 110 324 16 16 16 16 2 2 2 151 471 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 344 344
Gerald Gerald Bing Gary Bobby Charles Max Charles James Kenneth Reid James James Earl Charles Joseph Nelson Donald Kenneth John Rex Robert David Richard Robert Harold Thomas James Isaac Willard Buddy James Dean William Don Dallas Donald Gordon Calvin Vernon Kenneth Melvin Russell John Jack Carl Donald Albert Francis Curtis Ronald
O. V. A. L. Edward L. L. J. Sparks William J. Edward A. C. B. E. R. M. Otto D. A. A. Donald H. Cecil D. G. D. D. G. D. E. Buryl C. E. M. E. G. J. K. Otis N. R. E. C.
127 Groves Griffin Northcutt Frieden Quarles Dermott Midgett Smith Scull Aiello Flippin Borchers Cassidy Jones Mc Daniel Bacon Cavender Cole Hawken Ray Harmon Hahn Herzog Moore Schloss Amick Behrman Reynolds King Snyder Frazier Weber Bolick Parris Tague Hustead Bass Knapp Lawrence Umphenour Underwood Bigley Gieselmann Magee Winkler Herkstroeter St George Earls Crowder Mc Morris Clements
128 Moberly Monroe Montgomery Montgomery Monticello Monticello Monticello Mount Zion Mount Zion Mount Zion Mountain Grove Mountain Grove Mountain Grove Mt Washington Mt Washington Mt Washington Naphtali Naylor Neosho New Madrid Nodaway Nodaway Nodaway Olive Branch Oregon Oregon Osage Overland-Occidental Overland-Occidental Pendleton Pendleton Perseverance Platte City Platte City Platte City Polar Star Rose Hill Polo Polo Polo Potosi Potosi Pride of the West Pt Pleasant Pythagoras Pythagoras Queen City Ralls Ralls Ralls Ray Ray
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 344 64 246 246 58 58 58 327 327 327 158 158 158 614 614 614 25 568 247 429 470 470 470 576 139 139 303 623 623 551 551 92 504 504 504 79 232 232 232 131 131 179 176 383 383 380 33 33 33 223 223
Earl F. William Ned Wm Don Richard Blaine Kay Robert Thomas Robert Horace Joseph Ronald John Sam Willie Fred Bill Earl Theodore Robert Doyle Willis William Oris Doyle Rupert Lelan Louis Hardin John Clyde Ralph Paul Roger William James Alvin Donald Ronald Billie Lawrence Charles Donald Vincil Richard Robert William William
D. J. J. Thomas Bruce A. O. Haskell W. L. M. E. E. L. L. C. Wendell L. R. J. R. E. L. E. Franklin W. R. L. W. C. Frank P. R. V. R. A R. A. G. E. I. C. Davis Eugene Franklin B. Harold
2008 Brown Simmons Peveler Swarthout Anderson Mozingo Morris Brower Nelson Tapscott Carter Adkison Brown Bittiker Thomas Thomas Tsichlis Shands Clark Roe Lyle Cockayne Churchill Brewer Moorman Rich Spencer Back Robertson Cowan Miller Madison Jackson Logan Bunnell Gantz Cramer Zwygart Van Bebber Lubker Mason Crotzer Crabtree Miller Wilhelm Crabtree Shulse Taylor Ford Rogers Odell
2008 Ray Raytown Raytown Raytown Raytown Raytown Republic Richland Riddick Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Robert Burns Rolla Rolla Rolla Rolla Rushville Saline Saline Saline Saline Samaritan Sarcoxie Sarcoxie Sarcoxie Savannah Savannah Savannah Savannah Saxton Schell City Schell City Seaman Sedalia Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Shekinah Shekinah
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 223 391 391 391 391 391 570 385 361 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 496 213 213 213 213 238 226 226 226 226 424 293 293 293 71 71 71 71 508 448 448 126 236 653 653 653 625 625 625 625 625 625 256 256
Bob Chriss Arthur Samuel Donald Jacob Leo Leoren George Samuel Max Jack Vernon Billy Leo Don Kenneth Thomas Forrest Charles William Leonard John Hubert Robert Albert Arthur J. James Billy William Kenneth Forest William Benjamin R. Billy Earl James Phillip Thomas Carl James Lawrence Donald Edward Dean Byron Ross Richard Herman
J. L. E. W. B. C. S. M. A. L. V. E. Eugene E. W. B. L. Ray Rudolph E. P. E. B. H. J. Lewis B. M. O. D. Wayne Sawyer E. D. J. Edward B. E. A. M. F. J. F. B. G. L. F. A.
129 Atwood Green Alexander Bennett Orrell Shaw Day Simpson Nicholas Crookshanks Seymore Williams Umphenour Wheeler Heinson Lowrey Cannon Mallette Bartlett Ware Udovich Myers Allen Williams Haug Miller Vaeth White Hart Gericke Smith Gabriel Pittsenbarger Crawford Crowley Hitzelberger Dickbreder Bailey Fulks Lawson Schneider Swerline Hunter Gresham Schiebrel Miller Love States Thomas Sperring Koester
130 Shekinah Shekinah Shelbina Shelbina Sheldon Sikeston Sikeston Solomon Solomon Solomon Sparta Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis St Francisville St Francisville St Francisville St Francois St Francois St Francois St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Joseph St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Mark’s St Mark’s St Mark’s St. Charles St. Charles St. Charles Stella Stockton Stockton Sullivan Summersville Summit Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Table Rock
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 256 256 228 228 371 310 310 271 271 271 296 27 27 27 27 588 588 588 234 234 234 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 1 1 1 1 1 93 93 93 241 241 241 538 283 283 69 555 263 617 617 617 617 680
Edward Howard Clyde Ronald Gary Clarence Melfred Beryl Larry Clifford James Donald Lawrence William Bernard Ray Lester Donald Elvan Chester Albert Rupert Robert Milton Homer Richard Roy George Anson M. Edward Robert Allan Harley David Edward Sherman Robert Paul Lowell William Franklin Clois Daniel Donald George Jackie Russell John Allen Arthur
F. D. V. Edward G. C. Edward L. H. A. O. A. David D. L. H. W. E. W. H. B. H. J. C. A. E. V. D. Wells K. Julius V. L. Edward Harold Ernest D. R. E. L. H. W. O. W. G. R. L. T. L.
2008 Haeusler Williams Barrick Bagley Fowler Owen Taylor Coble Lovvorn Gardner Wester Staffne Gray Jones Whitter Barrows Barrows Day Roderick Sloan Miller Patterson Pumphrey Day King Optican Hoga Carolus Geiger Huff Rosenblatt Garden De Simone Hendrickson Hartle Daume Hill Carter Bozwell Helm Lane Smith Helms Savant Dowler Turner Reeder Wirt Schollenberger Stevens Goggin
2008 Table Rock Temperance Temple Gate Temple Gate Texas Texas Trilumina Trilumina Troy Tuscan Tuscan Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Union Union Unionville United United United United United Valley Park Versailles Versailles Versailles Versailles Versailles Vincil Wakanda Wallace Washington Washington Waverly Wayne Waynesville Waynesville Waynesville Webster Webster Webster Groves Webster Groves Webster Groves Wentzville Wentzville West View Willard Willard
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 680 438 299 299 177 177 205 205 34 360 360 114 114 114 114 114 114 593 593 210 5 5 5 5 5 629 320 320 320 320 320 62 52 456 87 87 61 526 375 375 375 98 98 84 84 84 46 46 103 620 620
Melvin Wm Dennis Allen Walter George Charles Henry Harold John James Waldo John Steve Samuel John Howard Alyn Harry Charles James Ceborn Ralph William Max James Wm Aubrey C. W. Raymond Kenneth Sammy Aubrey Charles Oswell David Lee Paul George David Charles John Charles Robert Wallace Herbert Louis Cecil Hershel Allan
H. Earl Ray D. O. E. H. H. L. Walter S. M. E. M. Thomas A. L. D. L. A. L. K. E. E. R. Dean Lester L. Roger Hershel Eugene J. Clifton F. G. R. Dennis E. Lee R. W. D. S. O. E. Earl B. Henry
131 Bruns Weese Wright Alderman Sims Newton Blackwell Coslet Cannon Mozley Moore Steen Dunlap Zobrisky Rice Hanes Jensen Wehmeier Campbell Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Nunn Tracy Manley Mathias Schaefer Bauer Hodges Huffman Trahern Bowness Wood Raffety Vaughn Schlotzhauer Killingsworth Theiman Windmeyer Fowler Shultz Brethauer Decker Cunningham Price Dasho Harris Eslinger Smith Redman Williams Bledsoe Baker
132 Windsor Windsor Xenia Xenia Xenia
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FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE, AF & AM OF MISSOURI Brethren: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report. At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 342 Subordinate Lodges, and 0 Lodge U.D., and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Assistant Grand Tilers Past Grand Masters and Offices Regional Grand Lecturers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters Worshipful Masters and Proxies Senior Wardens and Proxies Junior Wardens and Proxies Paid Grand Lodge Committee Members Special Committees Total
26 5 16 6 36 35 386 287 156 113 27 1 1,094
Lodges without Representation Distinguished Visitors Visitors Non-Voting Master Masons
26 19 1 95
Total Attendance
1,209
Attested: Credentials Committee
William B. Van Meter-Chairman
Harvey J. Wells
Ronald M. Hickey Robert Harper Morris Coburn
Grant G. Smith Donald L. Taylor
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI STATISTICS Statistics are now calculated from the Access Database. The 2008 Additions and Deductions from 6/30/2007 through 7/1/2008 ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer Affiliated as Multiple Members Initiated Entered Apprentice Raised to Degree of Master Mason Reinstated after Suspension of Non Payment of Dues TOTAL ADDITIONS:
249 208 1,509 1,553 394 3,913
DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues Dimitted Without Privileges Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership Dimitted form Lodge of Original Membership Withdrawal of Multiple Membership Deaths Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct TOTAL DEDUCTIONS
1,452 102 240 72 65 1,572 0 6 3,502
MEMBERSHIP INCREASE/DECREASE 2008 MEMBERSHIP CURRENT AS OF 4/29/2009 AS OF 4/29/2009
411 46,230
Missouri Multiple Members
INFORMATIONAL STATISTICS ONLY Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2007 and 12/31/2007) Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2008 and 12/31/2008) Remitted Dues (up to 6/29/2008) Endowed Membership (Living) Current Endowed Membership (Deceased)
1,479 587 570 1,155 2,803 488
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T0 THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. & A.M. OF MISSOURI REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE & PER DIEM BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Columbia, Missouri-September 22, 23, 2008. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PAST GRAND OFFICERS & OTHER GRAND OFFICERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS
$ 0 $ 1,988.00 $ 4,127.90 $ 4,329.80 $ 804.20
SUB TOTAL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
$ 11,249.90
COMMITTEES:
Appeals & Grievances Building Supervisory Board Grand Lodge Office Building Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Public Relations Joint Mileage & Per Diem Ways and Means Chairman Other Standing Committees
$ 225.40 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,107.60 $ 157.50 $ 117.50 $ 224.20 $ 731.50 $ 268.80 $ 462.50
SUB TOTAL COMMITTEES
$ 3,295.00
TOTAL OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
$ 14,544.90
Assistant Tilers $ 359.90 Representatives of Charter Lodges $ 37,862.20 Representatives of Lodges UD Dispensation $ 0 GRAND TOTAL $ 52,767.00 Fraternally Submitted: Jack R. Clark, Sr., Chairman George A. Jursch Eric R. Peterson Fred J. Morrow Matthew Quesenberry Fred Ristner Mitchell C. Weinsting
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri We have heard these words many times which could cause deep despair if we let them stand alone: “All must pass through the shadow of death, and each one must make the dark journey alone.” By themselves, these words, while stating a profound truth, do little to lift the spirit or bring hope. However, we are reminded that they are spoken within the context of words spoken a short time earlier in our Funeral Service: “The evergreen is emblematic of our faith in immortality. This green sprig is the symbol of that vital spark of our being which continues to glow more divinely when the breath leaves the body, and can never, never die.” It may be in our lodge meetings and even as we gather in this annual communication of the Grand Lodge that we feel the despair caused by the “shadow of death” when those brothers whom we have known and loved are no longer with us on earth. Therefore, it is helpful to be reminded of that foundational teaching of our fraternity – the immortality of the soul. In this faith we remember and honor all of our Masonic brethren in Missouri who have passed from our sight this year, including these Right Worshipful Brothers: R.W.B. Alfred Thornburgh-was a Member of Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1990 and 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Thornburgh passed away on July 6, 2007. R.W.B. William M. Hampton-was a Member of Dexter Lodge No. 532. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master from 2001-2006. Right Worshipful Brother Hampton passed away on October 12, 2007. R.W.B. Frank W. Hazelrigg-was a Member of Fulton Lodge No. 48. He Served as Grand Chaplain in the year 2000. Right Worshipful Brother Hazelrigg passed away on October 30, 2007. R.W.B. Emmett Broombaugh-was a Member of Brentwood Lodge No. 616. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer from 1968-1971. Right Worshipful Brother Broombaugh passed away on November 11, 2007. R.W.B. Norman Morris-was a Member of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No. 1. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer from 1989-1990. Right Worshipful Brother Morris passed away on January 3, 2008. R.W.B. John M. Hedrick-was a Member of Alpha Lodge No. 659. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master from 1968, 1987 and 1988. Right Worshipful Brother Hedrick passed away on January 12, 2008. R.W.B. Lewis M. Rosenbaum-was a Member of Stockton Lodge No. 283. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master from 1963-1964. Right Worshipful Brother Rosenbaum passed away on March 13, 2008. R.W.B. Chester H. Davisson-was a Member of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1964. Right Worshipful Brother Davisson passed away on March 17, 2008. R.W.B. Dr. James J. Gibbons-was a Member of United Lodge No. 5. He Served as Grand Orator in 1993 and District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 20022005. Right Worshipful Brother Gibbons passed away on July 1, 2008. R.W.B. Earl W. Orr-was a Member of Shelbina Lodge No. 228. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1985. Right Worshipful Brother Orr passed away on July 7, 2008.
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As we remember our departed brothers and, as we again affirm both our belief in the immortality of the soul and our belief in the eternal God, we hear these words of the great hymnist Isaac Watts: O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting that art God, to endless years the same. O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home. Most Worshipful Grand Master, please call up the brethren for prayer. Great Architect of the Universe, the one who gives us life and receives us into life eternal; help us see beyond the shadow of death and catch a glimpse of the light of eternity. Grant us the grace and strength to live faithfully each day according to your teachings and in memory of our faithfully departed brothers. May we have the courage to face both life and death in the abiding faith that we are in your eternal hands. Amen. Fraternally Submitted, P. Vincent Kinkead, PGM Gordon E. Hopkins, PGM Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Chairman REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Brethren: This year, your Committee has received no requests for recognition. We have received correspondence from the recognized Most Worshipful York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M., setting forth their listing of elected officers, as well as from the irregular “Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of York Rite in Mexico, A.F. & A.M.”. The latter provided a copy of correspondence, seeking an evaluation of regularity, sent to the Commission On Information For Recognition of the Conference Of Grand Masters Of Masons In North America. The Committee also received an e-mail pronouncing the unification of Czech Freemasonry. We received a letter from The Grand Lodge of Montana A.F. & A.M. providing a courtesy notice that they are recognizing the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. Of Missouri and Jurisdictions. Your Committee wishes to caution Internet users that the clandestine Grand Orient of France has now established a clandestine Grand Orient or Grand Lodge of the United States. Please be aware that they are disseminating “Masonic” information. They also call themselves “Liberal” Masons. Fraternally submitted, Steven I. Toybes, P.G.M. David E. Austin Jonce Chidister Everett J. Scharenborg Donald E. Scott, P.G.M., Chairman
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REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Missouri: The Board of Directors for 2007-2008 met as required by the By-Laws. The Board approved the recommendation of the awarding of scholarships as presented by Right Worshipful Bro.Gail Turner, Chairman of the Committee. The Committee, consisting of R.W. Bro Larry Reynolds R.W Bro. Ron Jones R.W. Bro. Harvey Soule R.W. Bro, Ron Clark Bro. John Schwarz R.W. Bro Doug Roberts R.W. Bro Keith Neese R,W.Bro. Gail Turner, Chairman Amy Tripi Carey Morgan Nancy Weiner Jennifer Thompson Jeri Lee Friday Ramsey Following is a complete listing of newly awarded scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2008-2009 school year. Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Ashley Edelen Katherine Meinhardt Samantha Freeman Vanessa Peach Masonic Merit Scholarship Kathryn Dorsey Rachel Janssen Samantha Gamble Meghan Meyer Elizabeth Marquart Jared Pate Michael Richardson Jill Stephens Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Lauren Lacey Nathaniel Schuster Jason Twenter Rebecca Tyrell Colbey Ricklefs Sydnee Kuster Brittany Ashton Ruth Lutes Bachmann Renewals 2008 Chelsey Morgan Katie Fisher Debrah McCann Masonic Merit Scholarship Renewals 2008 Kala Petkovich Lauren Glass Timothy Banks Joshua Embrey Keira Kirby Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Renewals 2008 Addie Duncan Andrea Gioia Heather Coffel Ashley Bugbee Deedra Haney Ashleah Gilmore Jason Bals Brittany Harrington
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Anna Garvin Heather Steelman Dane Sosniecki Alyssa Elliot Benjamin Creech Jessica Bockelman
The Committee wishes to thank the Grand Lodge Staff for their wonderful efforts in assembling all the Applications and the great organization of the Applications that made the work go so efficiently. Also, thanks to our Grand Secretary, Ron Miller, who stayed with the Committee all day, doing those little things that made the efforts go so well. Fraternally, Gail S Turner, Junior Grand Warden MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 The Annual Meeting of the Missouri Lodge of Research was called to order by MWB Elmer E. Revelle, Master, at 4:15 P.M. Meeting was held in the Windsor Room of the Holiday Inn Select, September 24, 2007. Most Worshipful Brother Revelle called upon the chaplain, RWB Stanton T. Brown, to give the opening prayer. Master Revelle then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers present and Past Masters of the Missouri Lodge of Research present. Report was given by the Secretary/Treasurer, upon which a motion was made and passed to accept the 2007 report as given and audited. Motion was seconded and passed. MWB Revelle reminded the Brethren of a motion previously made to change the time/place of the Semi-Annual Communication. Motion remained tabled. He then went on to inform the membership that the MLR’s 501 (c) 3 status had been approved and that the Officers had agreed to explore the process for incorporating as a not for profit organization. An announcement was then made that RWB E. Otha Wingo had been designated as a Fellow of the Missouri Lodge of Research. Wingo’s designation came from a committee appointed by WM Revelle to choose the Fellow for the 2007 year. RWB Wingo’s honor was welcomed by applause and a standing ovation from the membership. Announcement was made that R WB Ron Hartoebben would be the guest speaker at the Lodge of Research Breakfast the following morning. Hartoebben’s topic was Pre-Colonial Freemasonry in Missouri part 2. RWB Ron Wood, Editor for the Missouri Lodge of Research, reported that the last book in the series dealing with Missouri Lodges was printed and delivered in May. However, problems with shipping resulted in some members receiving, instead, a duplicate copy of a previous publication. Efforts were made to correct the problem, and copies of Lodges of St. Louis Vol. II may still be obtained from the Missouri Lodge of Research Library. Following the Editor’s report, Master Elmer Revelle called for nominations for Officers in the 2007-2008 year for the Missouri Lodge of Research. Motion was made by MWB Kinkead to advance the entire line with the exceptions of the Secretary/Treasurer and the Chaplain who will remain the same. Motion
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was seconded and passed. RWB Jon Broyles, Master-Elect, then stated that he was appointing MWB Elmer E. Revelle as Chaplain for the MLR, and that RWB Steve Harrison would be appointed Tiler. RWB Broyles thanked the Lodge of Research members for their confidence in him, and stated that he will do his best possible job in his newly elected position. Broyles finished by inviting all in attendance to the Grand Opening of the Masonic Museum on February 23rd at the Masonic Complex. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH OFFICERS 2007-2008
RWB Jon B. Broyles - WB Dale M. Bryan - RWB M. Robert Berger - RWB Ronald D. Miller - MWB Stanley M. Thompson - RWB Larry R. Houge - RWB James E. Snavely- WB Joseph L. Kile - RWB Nicholas R. Cichielo - RWB Steven Harrison - MWB Elmer E. Revelle -
Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary IT reasurer Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Marshal Tiler Chaplain
These Officers were installed by MWB P. Vincent Kinkead, Installing Master. Newly elected Master, Jon B. Broyles, expressed his thanks to the membership for their confidence in him, and stated that he would do his best possible job during the coming year. It was announced that the Breakfast was scheduled for 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and that it would include a good presentation by Brother Ron Hartoebben. Lodge of Research Breakfast is open to all Brothers, but all were urged to get tickets as soon as possible. Mid-year meeting was then announced as being scheduled during the York Rite Grand Session, to be held at 7:00 a.m. on May 17, 2008 at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. No further business, adjournment motion was made and seconded. Fraternally Submitted,
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Missouri Lodge of Research Mid-Year Meeting May 17, 2008 The Mid-Year Meeting for the Missouri Lodge of Research was held on Saturday morning, May 17th, 2008, in the Jefferson Room of the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri. The Meeting was called to order by RWB Jim Snavely, Senior Steward, with his greeting and welcome. He called upon RWB Elmer Revelle for prayer, followed by a great buffet breakfast. RWB Snavely then introduced Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, Missouri Lodge of Research Officers present and Grand York Rite Officers also present. RWB Ron Wood, Editor of the Lodge of Research, sent greetings to all with the hope they are enjoying the “Bonus” book already distributed this year entitled “Masonic Thought for Each Day of the Year”. The next book to be published will be “Missouri History of KYCH” which will be delivered in the fall of 2008. Guest Speaker for the meeting, MWB Glenn E, Means, OM 2001-02, gave a presentation on “Masonic Libraries in Other Jurisdictions.” The presentation was designed to compare other jurisdictions to what we are doing with the Masonic Library and Museum at our Masonic Complex in Columbia. Lodge of Research Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Miller, reported that our next meeting will be on September 22, 2008 in Columbia. He also announced the several items being sold by the MLR (pins and key chains) as fund raisers for the Missouri Lodge of Research, and commented on, and stressed the importance of, asking others to join and belong to the MLR. The meeting was closed following prayer by our Chaplain, MWB Revelle. Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald D. Miller, Secretary Missouri Lodge of Research
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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH SECRETARY’S REPORT 2007-2008 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge of Research: During the 2007-2008 year, the Missouri Lodge of Research received new memberships from One Hundred Seventeen (117) Brethren and One (1) Lodge. Of these Brethren, One Hundred Eleven (111) were Missouri Masons, and Six (6) were from other Jurisdictions. Of these new members, Eight (8) applied for LIFE memberships. Eleven (11) members were lost due to death, and One Hundred Sixteen (116) became inactive due to resignation or non payment of dues. During the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, Eleven (11) Lodge of Research books were sold. STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN NET MEMBERSHIP AUGUST 1, 2007
ACTIVE MEMBERS (IN STATE) CORRESPONDING (ALL OUT OF STATE)
SPECIFIC MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS *SUBSCRIBING (LODGES IN/OUT OF STATE) 51 *LIFE MEMBERS 123 *FELLOWS 5 *TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 118 LOSSES *DECEASED (15) *INACTIVE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OR RESIGNATION (183) TOTAL LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP (198)
TOTAL LOSS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
PAID MEMBERSHIP AS OF AUGUST 1, 2008
(127)
871
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Lodge of Research Secretary/Treasurer Combined Report 2007-2008 Boone Countv National Bank Checking Acct. 107-211-0 Beginning Balance June 30, 2007 Deposits 7/1/2007 through 6/30/2008 Balance + Deposits: Disbursement Checks #1161 - #1179 Miscellaneous: Oct.4 Deposit Correction Mar. 20 Deposit Correction
$ 9,931.55 $ 14,460.00 $ 24,391.55 $ 24,263.30 $ 128.25 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 158.25
Account Balance as of June 30, 2008 $ Current C.D.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boone County National Bank C.D. #530975 @ 2.96%
$ 27,929.24
C.D. #564686 @ 2.70%
$ 1,004.39
C.D. #524695 @ 2.41%
$ 43,149.50
158.25
C.D. #539703 @ 1.76% $ 27,627.61 Certificate of Deposit Total $ 99,710.74 Money Link Account @ .25% Annual Percentage Yield
$
702.44
Total Assets as of June 30, 2008: $ 100,571.43
2008
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Checks Issued 2007-2008 Boone County Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 Bank Month Day July July 27 August August 13 August 14 September September 20 October October 1 October 1 November November 5 November 5 November 5 December December 7 December 7 December 28 January January 11 February February 13 March March April April 3 May May 14 May 14 June June 4 June 6
Year Check # Payee
Amount
2007
1161 GLMO-reimb. For LOR mid-yr. meeting expenses
2007 2007
1162 Bohm Enterprises-key fob fundraiser 1163 General Printing-LOR book downpayment
2007
1164 CASH-LOR change for GL Session
$200.00
2007 2007
1165 Midwest Mailing Service-LOR newsletter #21594 1166 Midwest Mailing Service-LOR newsletter #22240
$ 327.06 $ 236.29
2007 2007 2007
1167 Chapman-Sander Ins.-policy renewal #68404 1168 General Printing-LOR book balance due 1169 Howe & Associates-LOR Audit
2007 2007 2007
1170 Lapel Pins and More-keychain & paperweight fundraiser $1,883.52 1171 Midwest Mailing-LOR newsletter $233.72 1172 Midwest Mailing-LOR newsletter $230.97
2008
1173 Ronald E. Wood-LOR Editor
2008
1174 Van Matre & Harrison-consult re: incorporation
$ 90.78 $1,160.00 $5,000.00
$500.00 $5,814.42 $2,000.00
$1,500.00 $165.00
NO CHECKS ISSUED
2008
1175 Midwest Mailing-LOR newsletter
$273.18
2008 2008
1176 cash-LOR money for YR session 1177 Capitol Plaza Hotel-LOR breakfast
$200.00 $704.95
2008 2008
1178 General Printing-LOR dues cards 1179 Midwest Mailing-mailing fees for Annual Pub.
Total Disbursement 2007-2008
$311.75 $3,431.66 $24,263.30
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Deposits 2007 -2008 Boone County National Bank
Month
July
August
September
October
Day
Year
Amount of Deposit
NONE
2007
$
NONE
4
2007
$
6,791.00
November
29
2007
$
855.00
December
13 18 21
2007 2007 2007
$ $ $
325.00 768.00 435.00
January
16
2008
$
365.00
February
NONE
March
2008
$
April
NONE
May
1
2008
$
970.00
June
5
2008
$
1,755.00
Total
$
14,460.00
27
20
810.00
1,386.00
2008
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152
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
2008
2008
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153
154
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2008
2008
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
155
156
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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH OFFICERS 2007-2008
Name Jon B. Broyles Dale M. Bryan M. Robert Berger Ronald D. Miller Stanley M. Thompson Larry R. Rouge J ames E. Snavely Joseph L. Kile Nicholas R. Cichielo Steven Harrison Elmer E. Revelle
Office Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary-Treasurer Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Marshal Tiler Chaplain
Missouri Lodge of Research Committee Members TRUSTEES Gordon E. Hopkins Williams R. Robbins D. Robert Downey
Robert D. Jenkins Frank P. Wilfley, Jr. Richard L. Smith
PUBLICATIONS Jimmie D. Lee Harold L. Richardson James M. Williams P. Vincent Kinkead Fred Troxel Dale M. Bryan Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Emeritus and Fellow AUDITOR Sterling T. Campbell
Barry v. Cundiff Zelwin B. Eaton
BY-LAWS REVISION R. Scott Gardner Ronald D. Miller
EDITOR Ronald E. Wood, J r . 1904 N 36th St. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Joseph, MO 64506-2311
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PROFICENCY LIST 2007-2008 SUBDIVISION CARDS Card First Description Number Name Subdivision I Original Sub I 6661 Royce Sub I 6662 Earl Sub I 6663 Jason Sub I 6664 Floyd Sub I 6665 Franklin Sub I 6666 Brett Sub I 6667 John Sub I 6668 Richard Sub I 6669 Larry Sub I 6670 Glen Sub I 6671 Billy Sub I 6672 Joseph Sub I 6673 Gary Subdivision I - 1st. Renewal Sub I A-3237 Ronald Sub I A-3238 Gerald Sub I A-3239 James Sub I A-3240 E. Sub I A-3241 Philip Sub I A-3242 Daniel Sub I A-3243 Noel Sub I A-3244 Frederic Sub I A-3245 Michael Subdivision I - 2nd. Renewal Sub I B-1926 Paul Sub I B-1927 Michael Sub I B-1928 Douglas Subdivision I - 3rd. Renewal Sub I C-1266 Christopher Sub I C-1267 David Sub I C-1268 Paul Sub I C-1269 Bernard Subdivision I - 4th. Renewal Sub I D-910 James Sub I D-911 R. Sub I D-912 William B. Subdivision I - 5th Renewal Sub I E-703 Joe Sub I E-704 Owen Subdivision I - 6th. Renewal Sub I F-521 Obid Sub I F-522 James Sub I F-523 Marlin Sub I F-524 Harold Subdivision I - 7th. Renewal Sub I G-387 George Sub I G-388 David Subdivision I - 8th. Renewal Sub I H-275 James Sub I H-276 William Sub I H-277 Robert
Last MI Name
Exp. Date
District
Lodge No.
W. D. G. A. J. H. D. R. J. S. N.
10/26/2010 42 1/3/2011 42 2/15/2011 30 2/18/2011 27B 4/15/2011 16 6/5/2011 46 6/23/2011 29 7/29/2011 21 8/12/2011 30 8/12/2011 43 8/27/2011 45 8/21/2011 30 9/21/2011 23
496 327 375 27 438 247 225 548 83 680 345 385 211
E. Wood, Jr. R. Hill C. Drennon Bruce Lynn, II L. Wood R. Hatley R. Mason Ybarra E. Wheeler
10/6/2010 11/14/2010 2/15/2011 5/11/2011 5/30/2011 6/7/2011 6/20/2011 8/12/2011 9/11/2011
7 30 30 34 43 42 36 43 17
331 385 385 5 352 327 239 680 120
K. Turnbull N. Craig H. Reece
10/17/2010 4/15/2011 8/12/2011
7 24 16
238 624 438
C. N. F. L.
10/25/2010 1/3/2011 4/3/2011 6/20/2011
33 42 18 36
303 582 659 353
D. Hardy Miguel White VanMeter
10/10/2009 45 1/30/2011 27B 2/27/2011 18
345 484 656
W. Johnson J. Lunsford
9/10/2011 27C 9/22/2011 23
95 43
A. J. F. L.
Kilgore Hayes Slagle Davis
10/28/2010 1/23/2011 2/6/2011 2/16/2011
16 36 6 20
193 239 470 276
Barrios Cotter
2/16/2011 3/12/2011
20 34
276 422
R. Brown 8/2/2010 J. Hollingsworth 7/15/2011 E. Hammond 8/13/2011
7 6 34
138 470 570
Wheeler Calhoun Long Ward Lukenbill Arrasmith Tune Hickman Welch Rosenburg Coleman Kessler Baskett
McLemore IV Frealy Miller Morrison
2008
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Subdivision I - 9th. Renewal Sub I I-198 Lawrence M. Sub I I-199 David F. Sub I I-200 Kenneth R. Sub I I-201 R. L. Sub I I-202 Carlton E. Subdivision I - 10th. Renewal Sub I J-131 Ronald G. Sub I J-132 Stanton T. Sub I J-133 Jules T. Sub I J-134 Harold D. Sub I J-135 Benny L. Subdivision I - 11th. Renewal Sub I K-99 James E. Sub I K-100 Robert S. Subdivision I - 12th. Renewal Sub I L-63 Donald E. Sub I L-64 John B. Subdivision I - 13th. Renewal Sub I M-36 Franklin P. Subdivision I - 14th. Renewal Sub I N-25 Marvin G. Sub I N-26 Clarence L. Subdivision I - 15th. Renewal Sub I O-11 Frederick H. Sub I O-12 Christopher C. Sub I O-13 Samuel A. Subdivision I- 16th Renewal Sub I P-6 Arthur R. Subdivision I- 17th Renewal Subdivision I- 18th Renewal Sub I R-1 Stanton T. Subdivision II - Part 1 Original Sub II Part 1 698 Royce Sub II Part 1 699 Franklin Sub II Part 1 700 Elmer G. Sub II Part 1 701 Dennis W. Sub II Part 1 702 John J. Sub II Part 1 703 Gary N. Subdivision II - Part 1-1st Renewal Sub II Part 1 A-469 Ronald E. Sub II Part 1 A-470 Paul K. Sub II Part 1 A-471 Dean Sub II Part 1 A-472 Herman Sub II Part 1 A-473 Frederick L. Subdivision II - Part 1-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 1 B-329 Stanton T. Subdivision II - Part 1-3rd Renewal Sub II Part 1 C-257 William B. Sub II Part 1 C-258 James D. Subdivision II - Part 1-4th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1-5th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1-6th. Renewal Sub II Part 1 F-117 Marvin K. Subdivision II - Part 1- 7th Renewal Sub II Part 1 G-81 John L. Sub II Part 1 G-82 Robert E.
159
Cripps Phillips Clements Tichenor Wyatt
10/25/2010 33 10/25/2010 33 1/30/2011 27A 4/3/2011 17 5/8/2011 38
303 303 623 13 226
Galemore Brown II Brown Hill Roach
1/15/20 11 39 1/17/20 11 19 2/2/2011 38 2/2/2011 38 3/26/2011 45
310 501 226 226 335
Spencer Alexander
2/11/2011 6/30/2011
19 43
618 587
Baker Moss
12/10/2010 8/21/2011
43 23
587 43
Lesinski, Sr.
2/10/2011 27C
626
Shull Alumbaugh
11/30/2010 1/17/2011
17 19
13 501
Neal 1/15/2011 McLemore III 6/2/2011 Crookshanks 8/8/2011
39 33 17
184 87 13
Zellmer
1/12/2011
32
368
Brown
1/17/2011
19
501
Wheeler Lukenbill Williams Spears Tune Baskett
10/20/2010 11/2/2010 4/19/2011 6/7/2011 6/11/2011 9/21/2011
42 16 41 18 29 23
496 438 369 659 225 211
Wood, Jr. Turnbull Crudgington Collins Foster
10/3/2010 10/17/2010 4/19/2011 5/1/2011 5/28/2011
7 7 36 7 6
331 238 579 189 470
Brown II
1/17/2011
19
501
Van Meter Hardy
4/23/2011 5/12/2010
18 45
656 345
Mann
2/9/2011
40
27A
Schafer Hammond
7/11/2011 8/13/2011
29 34
225 570
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Subdivision II - Part 1- 8th Renewal Sub II Part 1 H-56 Benny L. Roach Subdivision II - Part 1- 9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 10th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 11th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 K-14 Hugh E. Shubert Sub II - Part 1 K-15 Conley E. DePriest Subdivision II - Part 1- 12th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 L-11 Melvin J. Sanders Subdivision II - Part 1- 13th Renewal Sub II Part 1 M-7 Clarence L. Alumbaugh Sub II Part 1 M-8 Franklin P. Lesinski, Sr. Sub II Part 1 M-9 Charles M. Benedict Subdivision II - Part 2 Original Sub II Part 2 626 Royce Wheeler Sub II Part 2 627 Bradley T. Hicks Sub II Part 2 628 Franklin Lukenbill Sub II Part 2 629 Alvin O. Griffin Sub II Part 2 630 John J. Tune Sub II Part 2 631 Roy L. Scarborough Sub II Part 2 632 Gary N. Baskett Sub II Part 2 633 Kenneth W. Burch Subdivision II - Part 2-1st Renewal Sub II Part 2 A-426 Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Sub II Part 2 A-427 Jerry L. Miles Subdivision II-Part 2-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 2 B-312 R. Miguel White Subdivision II - Part 2-3rd Renewal Sub II Part 2 C-235 Robert Green, Sr. Subdivision II - Part 2-4th Renewal Sub II Part 2 D-185 F. Wayne Dugan Subdivision II - Part 2-5th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 E-156 Walter E. Nichols Subdivision II - Part 2-6th Renewal Sub II Part 2 F-115 Robert M. Lockmiller Subdivision II - Part 2-7th Renewal Sub II Part 2 G-83 John L. Schafer Sub II Part 2 G-84 Robert E. Hammond Subdivision II - Part 2-8th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 H-58 Dennis L. Hammack Subdivision II - Part 2-9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2-10th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 J-33 Randall J. Jones Sub II - Part 2 J-34 Conley E. DePriest Subdivision II - Part 2-11th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 K-14 Roger R. Adams Subdivision II - Part 2 12th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2 13th Renewal Sub II Part 2 M-7 Frank P. Lesinski Sub II Part 2 M-8 Charles M. Benedict Subdivision II - Part 3 Original Sub II Part 3 603 Royce Wheeler Sub II Part 3 604 Kenneth E. Crawford, Jr. Sub II Part 3 605 Glen F. Cron Sub II Part 3 606 James C. Drennon Sub II Part 3 607 John A. Pace Sub II Part 3 608 Floyd G. Ward
2008 3/26/2011
45
335
3/19/2010 9/3/2011
18 25
625 11
1/17/2011
19
337
1/17/2011 19 1/28/2011 27C 7/15/2011 26
501 626 179
10/20/2010 12/17/2010 4/15/2011 4/24/2011 6/11/2011 6/13/2011 9/22/2011 9/9/2011
42 30 16 32 29 15 23 26
496 83 438 254 225 476 211 34
10/5/2010 2/22/2011
7 10
331 228
1/30/2011 27B
484
5/6/2011
19
337
4/19/2011
16
193
10/26/2009 27B
629
5/11/2011
34
422
7/11/2011 8/13/2011
29 34
225 570
7/8/2010
26
199
1/17/2011 1/18/2011
35 25
439 11
2/2/2010
45
586
12/20/2010 27C 8/29/2011 26
626 179
10/26/2010 42 11/6/2010 19 12/4/2010 35 12/30/2010 30 1/28/2011 45 3/17/2011 27B
496 392 98 385 345 27
2008
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Sub II Part 3 609 William T. Woelbling Sub II Part 3 610 John J. Tune Sub II Part 3 611 Gary N. Baskett Subdivision II - Part 3 - 1st. Renewal Sub II Part 3 A-428 James W. Stigall Sub II Part 3 A-429 Herman Collins Sub II Part 3 A-430 William J. Hollingsworth Subdivision II - Part 3 - 2nd. Renewal Sub II Part 3 B-313 Donald D. Ford Subdivision II - Part 3 - 3rd. Renewal Sub II Part 3 C-245 R. L. Tichenor Sub II Part 3 C-246 George Barrios Subdivision II - Part 3 - 4th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 D-196 Richard W. Goff Sub II Part 3 D-197 Melvin A. Ash Subdivision II - Part 3 - 5th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 6th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 F-116 Kevin E. Weaver Sub II Part 3 F-117 Gary L. Benskin Sub II Part 3 F-118 Robert M. Lockmiller Subdivision II - Part 3 - 7th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 G-82 John L. Schafer Sub II Part 3 G-83 Robert E. Hammond Subdivision II - Part 3 - 8th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 9th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 I-41 Ervin A. Drewing Subdivision II - Part 3 - 10th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 J-31 Conley E. DePriest Subdivision II - Part 3 - 11th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 K-23 Melvin J. Sanders Sub II Part 3 K-24 Roger R. Adams Subdivision II - Part 3 - 12th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 L-13 Clarence L. Alumbaugh Subdivision II - Part 3 - 13th. Renewal Sub II Part 3 M-9 Franklin P. Lesinski, Sr. Subdivision II - Part 3 - 14th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 15th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 16th. Renewal P-1 Ralph O. Kolb Subdivision III - Original Sub III 1011 Walter L. Wilson Sub III 1012 Anthony J. Battaglia Sub III 1013 David D. Powell Sub III 1014 K. Porter Hensen Sub III 1015 John R. Hall Sub III 1016 Duaine L. Francis Sub III 1017 Dennis A. Abernathy Sub III 1018 Thomas E. Kuhn Sub III 1019 Bradley T. Hicks Sub III 1020 Gerald Ray Hill Sub III 1021 Dean E. Crudgington Sub III 1022 Jerry Bradford Sub III 1023 Daniel R. Hatley Sub III 1024 Paul A. Richardson Sub III 1025 Franklin B. Fowler Sub III 1026 James R. McKinnon Sub III 1027 John J. Tune
161
5/12/2011 27A 6/11/2011 29 9/22/2011 23
3 225 211
2/4/2011 5/1/2011 5/28/2011
15 7 6
57 189 470
2/8/2010
19
337
3/27/2011 6/24/2011
17 20
13 276
11/8/2010 27C 6/5/2011 40
2 176
3/6/2011 4/19/2011 5/11/2011
24 34 34
624 271 422
7/11/2011 8/13/2011
29 34
225 570
27C
626
1/18/2011
25
11
1/17/2011 3/26/2011
19 45
337 586
1/17/2011
19
501
1/31/2011 27C
626
1/25/2010 27C
443
10/1/2010 26 10/4/2010 9 11/19/2010 3 11/30/2010 16 3/1/2011 12 3/19/2011 36 3/24/2011 18 4/24/2011 27C 5/2/2011 30 5/13/2011 30 5/21/2011 36 6/6/2011 25 6/7/2011 42 6/18/2011 9 6/26/2011 19 7/31/2011 27B 8/15/2011 29
46 224 105 506 354 132 219 717 83 385 579 457 327 224 263 616 497
6/7/2010
162
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Sub III 1028 E. Sub III 1029 Sy Sub III 1030 Robert Sub III 1031 Walter Subdivision III - 1st Renewal Sub III A-507 Ronald Sub III A-508 Paul Sub III A-509 Noel Sub III A-510 Jack Sub III A-511 Rickey Sub III A-512 Teddy Sub III A-513 Mitchell Sub III A-514 Grant Sub III A-515 Thomas Sub III A-516 Richard Sub III A-517 James Sub III A-518 Vernon Sub III A-519 James Sub III A-520 James Sub III A-521 Lloyd Sub III A-522 Richard Sub III A-523 Marshall Sub III A-524 Charles Sub III A-525 L. Sub III A-526 Virgil Sub III A-527 Larry Sub III A-528 Dennis Sub III A-529 Paul Sub III A-530 James Sub III A-531 Joseph Sub III A-532 Russell Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal Sub III B-287 Billy Sub III B-288 Robert Sub III B-289 Donald Sub III B-290 John Sub III B-291 Donald Sub III B-292 Wayne Sub III B-293 Melvin Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal Sub III C-178 Christopher Sub III C-179 James Sub III C-180 Bernard Sub III C-181 David Sub III C-182 James Sub III C-183 Christopher Sub III C-184 Terry Subdivision III - 4th Renewal Sub III D-111 Lawrence Sub III D-112 Randy Subdivision III - 5th Renewal Sub III E-76 Carl Sub III E-77 Robert Subdivision III - 6th Renewal Sub III F-52 Billy Sub III F-53 Obid Sub III F-54 David
2008
Royce Wheeler S. Harvell A. Gentry N. Brewer
8/16/2011 42 8/23/2011 18 9/18/2011 16 9/22/2011 27B
496 446 506 623
E. Wood, Jr. K. Turnbull R. Mason G. Loomstein L. Uebinger R. Thomas C. Weinsting G. Smith, Jr. E. Christine L. Krevitz R. Tinker, Sr. M. Rust H. Hobusch T. Merchant F. Waller H. Hickman R. Welch H. McClain, Sr. Leroy Salmon Simpson Lambing W. Spears F. Miller E. Leath III M. Keeler L. Busby
10/7/2010 7 10/17/2010 7 12/4/2010 36 1/28/2011 27B 1/30/2011 26 2/1/2011 20 2/6/2011 22 2/8/2011 19 2/22/2011 10 3/10/2011 19 3/11/2011 26 2/25/2011 18 3/1/2011 25 3/15/2011 14 4/7/2011 7 4/29/2011 21 5/12/2011 17 5/12/2011 27C 5/15/2011 7 5/17/2011 7 5/27/2011 7 6/7/2011 18 6/9/2011 18 8/7/2011 19 8/23/2011 24 8/27/2011 39
331 238 239 642 241 276 602 337 228 337 34 659 11 205 78 548 355 95 189 189 189 659 659 392 313 532
J. W. C. A. W. G. A.
Thaxton Spence Gardner, Sr. Pace Allen Tucker Ash
10/2/2010 12/4/2010 1/9/2011 1/9/2011 4/4/2011 5/21/2011 6/10/2011
37 19 45 45 10 41 40
424 263 398 345 86 526 176
C. D. L. C. C. C.
McLemore IV Hardy Morrison Ledford Sullard McLemore III Little
10/25/2010 33 1/9/2011 45 1/23/2011 36 2/6/2011 27A 5/6/2011 19 6/2/2011 33 7/24/2011 27A
303 345 353 80 337 87 623
M. Cripps E. Jennings
10/25/2010 8/28/2011
33 39
303 573
H. Terry E. Hammond
3/10/2010 8/13/2011
18 34
630 570
R. Abbott A. Kilgore C. Tinsley
10/10/2010 27A 11/24/2010 16 2/2/2011 17
80 193 13
2008
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Sub III F-55 Robert Sub III F-56 William Sub III F-57 John Sub III F-58 David Subdivision III - 7th Renewal Sub III G-30 George Subdivision III - 8th Renewal Sub III H-20 William Sub III H-21 Elton Sub III H-22 F. Subdivision III - 9th Renewal Sub III I-13 Franklin Sub III I-14 Charles
163
M. J. L.
Lockmiller Hollingsworth Schafer Cotter
7/15/2011 7/15/2011 7/18/2011 9/21/2011
34 6 29 34
422 470 225 422
Barrios
2/1/2011
20
276
E. Brenneman D. Mathews Wayne Dugan
12/30/2010 1/23/2011 5/28/2011
30 16 16
528 193 193
P. Lesinski M. Benedict
12/13/2010 27C 1/24/2011 26
626 34
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Brethren: It has in the past, and will in the future remain as the most recognizable Masonic structure in the United States. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, houses much of our first Presidents memorabilia, our Nation’s history as well as the Masonic Square and Compass recognized throughout the word. The building is ageing and requires major repair. Most jurisdictions contributed to this worthy cause, as does the Grand Lodge of Missouri, by sending 25 cents of each individual’s dues annually. However, the need is much greater than this. So, when you receive the annual letter asking for a contribution, please donate and tell others too as well. This is a worthy edifice and donations are needed to maintain it, so our children and our children’s children can enjoy this magnificent Memorial. Fraternally, Myron R. Berger, Chairman Masonic Children’s Foundation “Your trust being in God, your faith is well founded.” For most of the short history of the Masonic Children’s Foundation, the members of the Board of Directors have depended upon a trust in God that funding would be provided for the programs championed by the Foundation. Funding sources have included dollars from donations through the Missouri Masonic license plate program, generous donations from the Masonic Home of Missouri and a few donations from individuals who believed in what the Foundation was doing. When the MCF adopted the child identification and protection program known as MoCHIP, it became apparent that some stability in revenues was going to be important for this program to continue and grow. The Masonic Home of Missouri helped to get the program started with some grants to purchase the software and equipment necessary – computers, printers, and scanners. Additional donations came from charitable organizations like the Eastern Star, and individuals, such as WB Ron Krueger of Wehrenberg Theaters, who saw the importance of this program. They helped the MCF to expand the lines of equipment to six, enabling us to reach more children throughout the state. The ability to provide this wonderful program to more children created
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additional pressures on the Board to come up with additional sources of funding. It costs the Foundation approximately $3.50 for each child attending a MoCHIP event. The program has grown in popularity and demand to where the events are attracting 20-25,000 children each year at a cost of $70-85,000. At the 2006 Missouri Grand Lodge communication, the MCF Board put their trust in God and placed a proposal in front of the session for a one-year assessment of two dollars per member to help with funding. With a unanimous vote, the brethren in attendance voted in favor of the proposal. In 2007, with another unanimous vote, the brethren voted to make this two dollars a permanent part of the per capita collected with the Grand Lodge dues. Our trust being in God (and Missouri Master Masons), our faith was well founded. On behalf of the Masonic Children’s Foundation and the Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your commitment of financial support for this worthwhile program. Two dollars will hardly buy a cup of coffee and will barely cover a half a gallon of gasoline, but your two dollars paired with those of brethren from across the state, will provide the MCF with enough funding to provide the MoCHIP program to more than 20,000 children each year. At almost every MCF board meeting, someone will say it is not about the numbers…it is not about how many children we are able to identify at each event, but the one child that we identify who might need our ID packet. Every child that we are able to identify at an event is one more child that has the necessary information to help their parents locate them if they are ever lost or kidnapped. Every child is precious and your generous financial support helps to make this program possible. While it is not about the numbers, we do track the amount of children we identify for reporting purposes. Since the 2007 Grand Lodge communication till the time of this report, August 1, 2008, the MoCHIP technicians and coordinators have provided identification packets to 19,897 children. We have now held a total of 361 events and identified over 58,262 children since the inception of this program. These dedicated groups of individuals volunteer their time and talents to bring the MoCHIP program to every corner of the state. With six sets of equipment spread throughout the state, you can find a MoCHIP event near you nearly every weekend. The MoCHIP calendar, with the locations of the events, can be found on-line at www.mochip.org. A milestone was reached on March 29, 2008 when MoCHIP identified its 50,000th child. The State Coordinator for MoCHIP, Nick Cichielo, synchronized the countdown to 50,000 via continuous cell phone contact with Regional Coordinators. Four MoCHIP events were held that day in the Central, Eastern, Southern and Northeast regions of the state and the race was on to see where that 50,000th child would be indentified. It happened at 11:28 AM at an event hosted by Carl Junction Masonic Lodge #549 in Carl Junction, Missouri, 85 miles West of Springfield. The MoCHIP Team #4, Regional Coordinator, Dale Roller’s crew was on duty as 8 year-old Emma was identified. Both she and her parents were very pleased with the distinction but were even happier just to have the MoCHIP program available to them. Recognition and awareness of the MoCHIP program continues to grow. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has recognized the program as one of the most comprehensive child identification programs in the nation. They presented the program with the 2007 Special Award of Commendation for our work in child identification. The International Masonic CHIP organization held their annual conference in Missouri the in 2008 with MOCHIP as a
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featured program on the agenda. This conference brings together brethren from Masonic jurisdictions across the nation involved in child identification programs. Missouri’s central location for ease of accessibility, our wonderful Masonic Complex in Columbia, along with Missouri Masonic hospitality will bring the national conference back to Missouri again in 2009. On June 17, 2008, MoCHIP was invited to the Missouri State Capital to be present as Governor Matt Blunt made a proclamation recognizing June 17th as Missouri Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Day – the first of its kind in the United States. During the day, our volunteers held a “mini” MOCHIP event in the rotunda. Governor Blunt, along with many of our elected officials, were able to witness first-hand our program and the charitable side of Missouri Freemasonry. In closing, we express our thanks and gratitude to the brethren for their support, both financially and with their commitment of time. From the scheduling, the pre-event promotion, to the event itself, it takes many volunteers to put on a successful MoCHIP event. Excitement for MoCHIP continues to grow with events scheduled well into 2009. MoCHIP – Missouri’s Masonic lodges and brethren working together in their communities to make Missouri a safer place for our children. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Masonic Children’s Foundation Board of Directors David Ramsey, President Jon Broyles, Vice-President Ron Miller, Secretary Randy Berger David Hayward.
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Masonic Board of Relief Of St. Louis and St. Louis County Statement of Income and Expenses Balance on hand September 20, 2007 INCOME:
Interest Donations
Total Income for the year
EXPENSES: 6 Contributions to needy Operating Expenses Total Expense for the year Balance on hand September 19, 2008 Respectfully Submitted,
Robert E. Schneider, Secretary
$22,755.98
$ 4,091.35
$ ˇ929.68 $3,161.67
$2,788.29 90.12
$ 2,878.41
$23,968.92
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Proposed Legislation Proposed 2008 for Action in 2009 Proposal to amend the by-laws: ARTICLE 22. ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP Which currently reads: Section 22.030. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for an endowed membership shall be five hundred ($500.00) dollars, and shall be paid to the Grand Lodge. (Added 1989-84, 1997-80) Section 22.040. FORWARDING FEE TO THE GRAND SECRETARY. The fee of five hundred ($500.00) dollars collected by a lodge for endowed membership shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary no later than December 31 in order to qualify for distribution in the second calendar year. (Added 1989-84, Amended 1997-80) (A) Installments in multiples of $100.00 may be made to the Grand Lodge. The endowed membership will become effective on the 1st of January of the second year after the final installment is made; however, any income earned prior thereto shall be payable to the Grand Lodge. Installment funds will be deposited into the Endowed Membership Account and become a part of that fund. No funds will be due the local lodge until the second year after the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership is fully endowed. (Amended 1993-84) To change to read as follows: Section 22.030. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for an endowed membership shall be one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, and shall be paid to the Grand Lodge. Section 22.040. FORWARDING FEE TO THE GRAND SECRETARY. The fee of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars collected by a lodge for endowed membership shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary no later than December 31 in order to qualify for distribution in the second calendar year. (A) Installments in multiples of $200.00 may be made to the Grand Lodge. The endowed membership will become effective on the 1st of January of the second year after the final installment is made; however, any income earned prior thereto shall be payable to the Grand Lodge. Installment funds will be deposited into the Endowed Membership Account and become a part of that fund. No funds will be due the local lodge until the second year after the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership is fully endowed. Statement of purpose: In the current economic environment and rate of return on investments, the current endowment amount of $500.00 is not generating anywhere close to the amount of per capita that the Grand Lodge now receives from each annual dues paying member. In 200x, each endowed membership returned $xxx.xx, half of which went to the Grand Lodge as the amount for that members per capita, the reminder was returned to their lodge as their dues payment to the lodge. Since each annual member paid $xx.xx per capita, the xxxxx endowed members each paid $xx.xx less than an annual member, thereby causing the Grand Lodge to receive $xxxxxxx.xx less income because of participation in this program.
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Raising the cost of the Endowed Membership to $1,000.00 would yield $xxx.xx for each new Endowed Membership purchased after this change would go into effect (assuming the same interest rate as 200x) thereby creating more revenue for the Grand Lodge and more dues income for each lodge of the new endowed members. The return on the endowment fund investments are totally at the mercy of the economic environment over the years, and has no factor to cover the Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasing costs due to inflation. But the increased revenue from a larger endowment amount from newer endowed members would begin to help. Jon B. Broyles, PM Polar Star-Rose Hill Lodge #79 Randall M. Berger, PM Benjamin Franklin Lodge #642 Voting Plurality for Resolutions on Assessments or Payment of Monies Resolution: Be it Resolved, that any resolution proposing an assessment on Lodges, or Master Masons who are members of Lodges, or pother action by resolution requiring payment of monies by Lodges per Master Mason, other than those Fees, Dues and Fines as set forth in the Articles of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, shall require a two-thirds (2/3) plurality of all votes cast, for approval. Such assessments or payment requirements shall not be applicable to any Master Mason whose dues are remitted or exempted pursuant to Article 18 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws or any Master Mason who is an endowed member pursuant to Article 22 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the Resolution is to require a two-thirds (2/3/) majority vote for any resolution which levies an assessment or required payment on Lodges per Master Mason or on any Master Mason. It also prevents any such assessment or required payment being applied to Master Masons whose dues have been remitted or exempted by the Lodge, any Master Mason whose dues are exempted because of 50 years of service, or any Master Mason who has purchased an endowed membership. Fraternally Submitted: Rocky E. Weaver, Past Master, Liberty Lodge No. 31 Glenn E. Means, Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Ralph Nolan, Past Master, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Dan Quesenberry, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended as follows: Section 9.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. be changed to read as follows (deletions struck out, additions in bold): Section 9.140. USE OF LODGE HALLS, ANTE ROOMS, AND BUILDINGS. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games may be conducted in any
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lodge hall, tiler’s room, or preparation room. The “lodge hall” is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge. The holding of card parties or other social events in other areas of the building is not prohibited. The use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a dedicated lodge hall or in any part of a building in which a lodge hall is located, is a desecration thereof and forbidden. Section 9.145 RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LODGE PROPERTIES. No subordinate lodge shall permit its property, any part thereof, or any property under its control, to be used for the manufacture or serving or sale for consumption on the premises of any beer, or malt, or vinous beverages or other intoxication liquors, except that the serving or sale of such beverages or liquors shall not be prohibited on premises under the ownership or control of a Masonic Temple Association under the following conditions: 1. Such service or sale does not occur by or under the sponsorship of a subordinate lodge. 2. Such service or sale does not occur during the meeting of a subordinate lodge or while a subordinate lodge is conducting or sponsoring any activity on the Masonic Temple Association premises. 3. Such service or sale does not occur in a subordinate lodge room chartered and utilized for conferring degrees or conducting stated meetings. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Section 25.160 prohibits the unlawful connection with the manufacture, sale or handling of intoxicating liquors by Freemasons. That section does not proscribe intoxicating liquors in Lodge Halls, Ante Rooms and Buildings. This change addresses the questions raised by the Membership as to the use of intoxicating liquors in a part of a building where a dedicated lodge hall is located. In various locations across the State, dedicated lodge halls are located in buildings where intoxicating liquor is sold or used. For example: this Grand Lodge Communication; Scottish Rite Building’s; and Shrine Building’s. By indicating the ownership of the facility, the Temple Association assumes and/or passes the Liability which absolves the Individual Lodges. Francis J. Buchholz, Jr., Past Master, Beacon Lodge No. 3 J.R. Latta, Past Master, St. Johns Lodge No. 28 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri Proposal to Amend the By-Laws The first sentence of Section 10.040 is deleted and replaced with the following: Each lodge pays eighteen dollars ($18.00) to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues are remitted and exempted under subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return, which dues include a subscription to The Freemason Magazine.
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Statement of Purpose: To increase the annual per capita dues to the Grand Lodge under Section 10.040 by three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50). Submitted: Rocky E. Weaver, Past Master, Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty, Missouri Larry C. Reynolds, Past Master, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville, Missouri To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Proposal to change Section 18.050 which now reads: Article 18 Dues Section 18.050. Exemption from dues. A lodge, by its by-laws may provide that a member is exempted from payment of dues only under the following circumstances ans conditions. And no other: (a) Because the member has been a Master Mason in good standing for fifty years or more; or To read as follows: Article 18 Dues Section 18.050. Exemption from dues. A lodge, by its by-laws, may provide that a member is exempted from payment of dues only under the following circumstances ans conditions. And no other: (a) Because the member has been a Master Mason in good standing for fifty years or more; or and that a permanent dues card be issued on the next year after fifty year or more is attained. Statement of Purpose To allow the Lodge Secretary to issue a permanent dues Card to a fifty year member in good standing. The Lodge Secretary may use the Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current dues card and laminated, just like the Endowment Cards. This permanent card will also show the year that the fifty year member has attained his fifty year jewel. Submitted by: Bro. Jon Seabaugh, Grand River Lodge No. 276 Secretary RWB George Barrios, Grand River Lodge No. 276 Master RWB Barry Garrison, DDGM of the 20th Masonic District RWB Harold Davis, DDGL of the 20th Masonic District PROPOSAL TO CHANGE SECTIONS 25.060 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MISSOURI CHANGE: Section 25.060 by 1. inserting after the first sentence, the additional sentence: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is authorized to establish and maintain within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri
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and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto.” 2. eliminate the comma after the word “institutions” in the next to the last line in the second paragraph. TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 25.060. LODGE OF RESEARCH. The Missouri Lodge of Research promotes, encourages, conducts and fosters Masonic research and study and spreads Masonic light and knowledge. It is authorized to establish and maintain within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto. It establishes its fees and dues and holds its communications when and where it determines. It reports annually to the Grand Lodge. It has no other duties or powers of chartered lodges. Any Master Mason who remains a member in good standing of a Missouri lodge is eligible for active membership in Missouri Lodge of Research. Other classes of membership are established for other persons, institutions or organizations, as prescribed by the Lodge of Research. It may elect individual Freemasons as “Fellows” in recognition of outstanding accomplishment. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To allow the Missouri Lodge of Research to enter into a contract to act as the custodian or manager of the Library and Museum and to correct a grammatical error. SUBMITTED BY: Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Past Master, Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 Dale Bryan, Past Master , Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Gail S. Turner, Past Master, Jackson Lodge No. 82 Ronald D. Miller, Past Master, Adair Lodge No 366
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE R.W. Brother Rocky E. Weaver announced that the 188th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 21st and 22nd, 2009, at the Holiday Inn Select. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE R.W. Brother Weaver introduced R.W. Brother Brent Stewart as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers. CLOSING The 187th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next annual communication-188th Session on Monday September 21st, 2009 at Columbia, Missouri. OPEN INSTALLATION Installing Officers Installing Chaplain Installing Marshal
M.W. Past Grand Master, Glenn E. Means M.W. Past Grand Master, Gordon E. Hopkins M.W. Past Grand Master, P. Vincent Kinkead
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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2008-2009 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler Assistant Grand Tiler Grand Organist
Rocky E. Weaver Larry C. Reynolds Galil S. Turner John W. Hess W. Marion Luna Ronald D. Miller David L. Ramsey Jon B. Broyles Randall M. Berger David Haywood Brent Stewart Jerry F. Ward Lionel Goede Ronald P. Zimmer Harvey Soule Miquel Madrigal Alvin O. Griffin Chris T. Harrelson Stanton T. Brown Hershel Bledsoe Jose Palacios Erik G. Holland William J. Bowser Harvey J. Wells John W. Gibson, Jr. Rickey E. Clevenger Dr. Steven C. Monrotus
PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. B. ROCKY E. WEAVER GRAND MASTER 2008-2009 Items Presented:
Grand Master’s Apron and Top Hat-M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means Jewel- M. W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins Lapel Pin-Janet, Wife of the Grand Master Essay-Presented by Wife Janet and Read by M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means Grand Master’s Apron Case and Gavel-M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means and wife Mary Jane Dress Hat-M.W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins and M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead Robe and Boxing Gloves-Bradley Weaver Master Gavel Presentation-Buckner Lodge No. 501 Piece of the their Alter Presentation-Liberty Lodge No. 31 PRESENTATION MADE TO M.W.B. (BRUCE R. AUSTIN)
M.W. Brother Weaver addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Austin and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.
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REMARKS BY THE NEW GRAND MASTER INTRODUCTION Most Worshipful Brother Harry S Truman once said, “I consider serving as Grand Master of Missouri, one of the greatest privileges of my life.” I most humbly agree with his wisdom. First of all let me say that I am excited about the year ahead of us. I look forward to working with the Brethren of this State for the betterment of Masonry in it and I want to express my personal gratitude to all of you for all that you have done, and continue to do, to strengthen our Fraternity. Let me share with you the direction I would like to steer us this year: 1. I intend to bring a new twist to The Masonic Service Award Program in order to give us new life and enthusiasm with the “BROTHERS HELPING OTHERS PIN,” something we are already charged to do. 2. I would then like to bolster the already successful MOCHIP Program by bringing even more attention to it. 3. I plan to give your Grand Lodge Officers the opportunity to show their stuff while performing a C2A class in Columbia on April 25, 2009. 4. The Education Committee has been charged with improving the materials for the Wardens of our lodges to help them become better officers in their lodges and better leaders of their communities. 5. Finally, I wish to share with you a matter of concern for our Grand Lodge and the future of Masonry in Missouri. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI I have just completed four years on our Masonic Home Board and I wish that each and every one of you could have the same opportunity to serve our Fraternity in the same manner. For over 100 years the Masonic Home has provided assistance to Missouri Masons, their wives, widows, and members of the Eastern Star as well as the children of the same. We also assist the non-Masonic children of our communities with the “Building a Partnership Program” through our local schools. Our Masonic Outreach Programs are second to none, with more and more jurisdictions following our lead in these exciting programs. The Masonic Home of Missouri is helping more people in more places live better lives than has ever been true in the entire history of the Masonic Home. It is vitally important that the programs and benefits of the Masonic Home be understood not only by all of you, but also by the members of your Lodge, the Eastern Star and all their families who are not present. Please share with them and help them understand that every minute of every day the Masonic Home of Missouri is working hard to improve the lives of those of our worthy brothers and sisters who need our assistance. The Masonic Home of Missouri provides five major programs of assistance: 1. The residential living facility in Kansas City 2. The Masonic Outreach Program. 3. The Social Services Program this is the least known of our services. In a day and age of endless agencies and answering machines and impersonal approaches, this program will assist you with questions regarding sources of assistance, whether or not they are Masonically related. If you just have questions because you want to help a neighbor, our Social Services staff will
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personally help you get the information and assistance you need. Be particularly proud of this service because it helps our membership be “difference makers” in every community. 4. The Children’s Outreach Program. 5. The Building a Partnership Program. I want you to keep a watchful eye out for Brothers and Sisters who need our help. Every year nearly 300 Brothers over the age of 60 are suspended for nonpayment of dues. No Lodge should ever suspend a Brother for nonpayment without first finding out the circumstances, particularly a Brother who has been a member for many years. Look closely into all of these cases, and under no circumstances let a member of our Gentle Craft fall through the cracks. Every Lodge and every Member has a duty to look after our Masonic Family and to summon assistance if there is the remotest notion that assistance may be needed. Remember this basic truth: Your Masonic Home exists to help assure you and your family of leading better lives. We need your help, each of you, to make that happen. It’s that important and no effort should be spared in making sure that we live up to our commitments to ourselves and to each other. Harry Truman once said, “The Masonic Home, in my opinion, is reason enough for the existence of the Fraternity”, and he was right. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION In February of 2004 the Missouri Masonic Children’s Foundation was introduced to the CHIP program at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America held that year in Washington D.C. CHIP stands for Children’s Identification Program. With borrowed equipment, the members of Henderson Lodge No. 477 in Rogersville, Missouri identified 68 children in August of that same year in our very first MOCHIP event. That same program some four years later has identified over 60,000 children. There have been 3 confirmed cases in Missouri where the MOCHIP program aided in getting those children back home safe and sound. It has been one of my dreams since that inaugural event to showcase the MOCHIP Program at the Missouri State Fair. Toward fulfilling that dream I asked RWB, Dave Ramsey the Jr. Past President and RWB Jon Broyles, the incoming President of the Missouri Masonic Children’s Foundation to begin logistical planning for just such an event over a year ago. They promptly recruited our MOCHIP State coordinator, RWB Nick Cichielo. Much has been accomplished but much remains to be done. We will need the help of many over an extended period of eleven days, and possibly 12-hours a day to pull this off. This event is intended to Showcase all of Missouri Masonry. We want all of our appendant bodies, including our Youth bodies and Prince Hall Masons, to come and be a part of this special event. The logistics are not complete and may not be for many months, but I assure you this event will happen. I am reminded of a Latin motto I have much admired, “Viam, inveniam, aut faciam” “We will find a way or we will make one.” With your help and with the blessing of God we will make it happen. To make this event and all the other MOCHIP events continue to happen, the Board of Directors for the Masonic Children’s Foundation invites each brother to give his support in any way he can. We need volunteers to man our computers and work stations. Support can also be given through the Penny-a-
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Day program for the Masonic Children’s Foundation with your dues. And don’t forget the Masonic License Plate program which requires a donation of $25 per year to the Grand Lodge for the Masonic Children’s Foundation. A direct gift may also be given to support this important program of protecting Missouri’s children and youth. The returns on our efforts have already been worthwhile, but we can’t afford to lay down our duty to our communities. We can’t afford to lose even one child if we can prevent it. Every child we help find is worth all the time, money, and effort we spend. MASONIC SERVICE AWARD Every year a lodge is chosen at the Grand Lodge Session for the Masonic Service Award. Since I have been on the advancing line the Grand Lodge Officers have been the judges for these competitions. Traditionally 10 to 15 reports are submitted and the judging is limited to these few. The lodges that consistently participate in community action throughout the year are the winners of this award. The important elements of this program are two-fold: first, to involve as many members of each lodge as possible, and second, to make us visible in the community so others will know that we live up to our teaching. Charity, next to a belief in Deity, lies at the foundation of Freemasonry. There are some very good activities going on in our State, but how many more could we have if there were 365 lodges participating in that grass root effort and reporting it. Every Masonic Charitable work ever created was a GRASS ROOT program. It may have had its initiation on the Grand Lodge level but I guarantee that the basic idea came from ideas and actions started on the local lodge level. The Masonic CHIP program was just such a grass root idea some 15 years ago in the New England area. Every program, no matter how good it is, has a shelf life. I am in no way suggesting that our CHIP program has reached that point. It is at its zenith right now and could continue for decades. We certainly hope that is the case. My point is this. We should be looking for our next (Best) program right now. Where better to look than at our own GRASS ROOTS. You, the local lodge leadership, should find out what your community needs and find a way to fill it. The CHIP program is successful because it identified and filled a need and it partnered with the community. Nothing makes you stronger or more viable than building partnerships with other respected entities in your community to fill a common need. In past years only the Master of his lodge got credit for the activities of the lodge and then only if the lodge earned one of the Grand Lodge Achievement Awards. Any Master of a lodge worth his salt is aware that without the help of his officers and membership he can do nothing. The individual members of the lodges should be recognized for their efforts on behalf of Masonry and their lodge. To that end I have created a “Brothers Helping Others” Pin to honor those men who make their Lodges and the Masters of them more successful in their community. This is an opportunity for the Master of your Lodge to brag on his Officers and members. In order to keep this program as simple as possible I would ask each Master of every Lodge to keep track of the Civic activities of your lodge, and particularly those members that participate in them. You will be given a reporting sheet by your DDGM. On that sheet put the name and number of the Lodge, the Master of the Lodge and basically a short explanation of what activities the Lodge
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has been engaged in and the names of all the members who have participated. Participation doesn’t mean the guy had to be on site. He may be delivering Meals on Wheels or any other community program that needs help. The Master of the Lodge will then give those reports to his DDGM who will deliver them to me directly. I will schedule a visit to at least one lodge in each district so I can personally present the “Brothers Helping Others” Pin to all the Brethren who have earned them. The DDGM will then be given pins to make sure that anyone who couldn’t make the presentation, or qualified after the event, will get their pin. It sounds simple because it is simple. There is no trick here. The only way you can get that Brothers Helping Others pin is if you participate and your Master reports it. I hope there are 365 reports next year for the Grand Lodge Officers to go through and I hope one of them is our next (Best) program. I am asking you and your Lodge to BE THE DIFFERENCE in your community. As always, the lodge that wins the Service Award will have the name of the Worshipful Master and Lodge engraved on the traveling trophy, which the honored lodge can display between the sessions of Grand Lodge. The lodge will also receive a plaque for permanent display. ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP I encourage you to participate in this program because it is a life time win win proposition. SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES Brethren, in the last few years we have overcome our membership losses due to death because of the increased numbers we have taken in to Lodges across this state. Our community involvements have had a great deal to do with this gain. Our number one problem then becomes losses due to nonpayment of dues. We lost over 800 members last year for that reason alone. Over 300 of that number were over the age of 60. There is no reason for us to ever suspend anyone over the age of 60 unless he tells us he is no longer interested and then only if it has been explained to him and his wife what they are about to lose. We are doing demographics of these suspensions to get a handle on who is leaving and why. We have some ideas but, as yet, no clearcut answers. Our best chance right now still remains with you the membership. It is vitally important for them to understand that we are not a bill collection agency. Please help them understand what they are throwing away. Most qualifications for Masonic Home assistance are tied to consecutive years of service through the Lodge. We ask you to take an active part in bringing these Brothers back into our fold. By remitting a Brothers dues you harm neither him nor the Lodge until you can make an informed determination of each case. Each lodge will make a report at the time of the Annual Returns explaining what attempts were made to contact and retain suspended members. As was mentioned earlier in remarks about the Masonic Home, it is quite possible that we will discover a brother who needs our assistance so we can practice what we preach: brotherly love, relief and truth, the tenants of Freemasonry. C2A Class There will be a C2A class put on in Columbia, MO at the Masonic Complex by the Grand Officers on April 25, 2009. Start getting your candidates together and come watch the Grand Officers perform.
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The Education Committee I have charged the Education Committee with the task of improving on material we already have in place to help our Lodge Wardens with preparation for their journey to the East. Long range and short range planning, duties, expectation of themselves and their officers will all be covered. We hope to assist in making that journey a little easier and preparation for it less of a mystery. An Issue of Vital Importance In 1908 the median income of the average American was $260 per year, do a little math and that comes to $ 1.00 per day for a five-day workweek. In that same year per capita for the Grand Lodge was $1.00, or one day’s wage for Joe Mason. At our last census, it was learned that the nation’s median income is now $26,000 per year. That means the average American earned $100.00 per day. The difference is that the Grand Lodge of Missouri now gets $14.50 per capita. $2.50 of that amount goes to the Masonic Home. $2.00 goes to the Missouri CHIP Program. $.25 goes to the George Washington Masonic Monument Foundation and $.25 goes to our Masonic Scholarship fund. The remaining $9.50 is directed to the Grand Lodge General Fund and is the portion of the budget that pays all the bills of the Grand Lodge. Brethren, that is not even one hour of pay for the average member of this Fraternity. How do you explain the true worth of Masonry to a young man just entering our Craft if it costs him less than taking his girlfriend to McDonalds? We are not selling Masonry short we are giving it away. Brethren we are not a secondclass organization, I believe that our existence is worth a great deal more than a trip to a fast food joint. If we consider that the average member pays $50.00 or less in dues each year, $2,500 is all that is accumulated over a 50-year period. You ask what significance that has in this equation? The average payout per person that we assist with the Masonic Home Outreach program is over $5,000 per year. Band-aids will not address this problem. For years it was believed that the Membership would not stand for a per capita increase of any size and so the subject was not presented to you. Brethren, I believe that you the membership need to know that there is a problem. I also believe that you will not stand by and see the Grand Lodge fail because of inadequate funding. I believe that if you can see for your self that the need is there, that it is real, and that if ignored it will bring the Grand Lodge to its knees, that you will consent to putting the Grand Lodge back on its feet. I shared a conversation with our Grand Secretary RWB Ron Miller. He informed me that if one of his secretaries were to retire, he could not afford to replace her because there aren’t sufficient funds to hire someone qualified to do the job and to pay for the increasing everyday cost of running the office. There are no funds to provide for even a cost-of-living raise for the rest of the staff. In our last Ways and Means committee meeting we received the budget for this year from RWB Miller and he had reduced his own salary by $2,000 so that he could give his staff minimal raises. Later in the month the five top Officers of the Grand Lodge decided to give RWB Ron a much-earned raise for all of his hard work and long hours. The problem is, and remains, that there is nothing to give him. There is no room in the current budget, even after his giving up wages he had already earned. If you look at our total financial reports, on first blush it would appear that
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the Grand Lodge is in a good financial position, but not all things are as they appear. For instance there are several accounts, such as the Stewart Fund, that are strictly regulated and are not available to the Grand Lodge General Fund. There are other Funds where only the income can be turned over to the General Fund. As we all know the markets have been such that that income has not been there or greatly diminished. Even our Endowment fund has not produced enough income to really help the growing expenses of the office itself. Our Grand Lodge office provides services to all of us but especially to the Lodge secretaries. There are innumerable Brethren who call for assistance as well. Some are potential members who call in for information about who we are and what we do as they try to make a decision about whether they want to become part of our family. With out the proper equipment to do the jobs required of them and enough qualified staff to carry out those services the Grand Lodge’s ability to serve us quickly and efficiently is greatly diminished. Staffing is all-important to what we are trying to do. We are fortunate enough to have wonderfully qualified staff that are dedicated to this Fraternity just as we are. They deserve to be compensated fairly just as they would in any other area of employment. The fact that most of our staff has been with us for years is reason enough to make them even more valuable to us. As inflation hits us all the Grand Lodge is particularly vulnerable because there is no way to generate additional income without your help. The last time we came to you for a per capita increase was over two years ago to fund the MOCHIP program. You overwhelmingly supported that effort with a unanimous approval on the Grand Lodge floor. I believe that happened because you saw the worth of the program and the need to fund it. The MOCHIP program is now the premier Child Identification program in this nation because you saw the need and filled it. The last time we came to you for a per capita raise is beyond the remembrance of any of your current Grand Lodge Officers. We feel that we are far beyond the time and need to address this very real problem. Now I realize that $100 is hard to come by these days. The chances are it is going to get even harder. The probability exists that more and more of us are going to need Masonic Home assistance in some manner in the future. Wouldn’t it be nice if that could happen because we decided to invest a little now to ensure that the Grand Lodge and the Masonic Home could survive well into our foreseeable future? I am not going to ask you for a $100 per capita raise. I am asking you to help make the Grand Lodge solvent by supporting a $3.50 per capita increase. That is less than the cost of a gallon of gas or even a gallon of milk. The money that increase would generate would allow the Grand Lodge enough operating capital to function properly for a number of years into the future. For those that it caused a financial difficulty we could always remit their dues, while at the same time checking to see what else we can do to assist them. I believe that you and I would gladly give to support that effort if we know the need is real, if the cause is warranted, if you can see that the money is spent exactly on the purpose it was intended and that cause is right. All moneys collected would go strictly toward the expenses of the Grand Lodge, through the General Fund. To make a long story short, We need to make the Grand Lodge stronger and that would make the Masonic Home stronger as well. Our forefathers did this for us and we let it slip away because we didn’t maintain it. We lived for generations on money our forefathers knew we would need. It is time to take responsibility for what we hold dear just as they did. We need to help
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ourselves. Help save the Grand Lodge and in the long run the Masonic Home. We are now the forefathers someone in the future will look to. Will they thank us for saving what generations have held dear or blame us for the demise of what was entrusted to us? In the end, it’s up to us. I am asking you to stand with me and support a secure future for the Grand Lodge of Missouri. In Conclusion It is time to take the wheel and drive off into the future, and it will only work if you guys jump behind the wheel with me. Above all things remember to have fun with Masonry. Remember to keep some balance in your life and that there is life after Masonry. It is a pet peeve of mine that we always seem to plan events on National three day Holidays. I would hope that we would never ever put ourselves in a position to be in direct competition for a Brother’s time with his family. The only exception to that would be if the Lodge plans a family event for everyone. Always remember to include your families. They can’t possibly know how much this Fraternity means to you if you don’t share it with them. Make your family a partner in what you are doing and you won’t create resentful Masonic Widows or Orphans. MWB Elmer Revelle once said, “With some balance and a little harmony we should be able to make some beautiful music together.” Well maybe that’s not exactly how he said it but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I want to thank you for being here today, be well and be safe going home.
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PAST GRAND MASTERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Elvis A. Mooney (1968-1969)..............................................P.O. Box 170, Bloomfield 63825-0170 Home Ph: 573-568-2377 Judge J Morgan Donelson (1969-1970)-(Jeania)................ P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211 Home Ph: 660-748-3790 Bus. Ph: 660-748-3115 William H Chapman (1970-1971).......545 Lake Louise Cir., Apt. 202, Naples FL 34110-8072 Walter L. Walker (1973-1974)................................................. P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850-0487 Home Ph: 417-451-4620 Bus. Ph: 417-451-2138 Fielding A. Poe (1976-1977)-(Francis L.)............... 501 N. Lafayette St., Florissant 63031-4913 Home Ph: 314-837-8409 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978)-(Janice)......................682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065 Bus. Ph: 573-346-5117 (Mrs. Noland’s work number) 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 Gus O. Nations (1979-1980)........................................#8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017-4962 WM. J. Hill (1981-1982)-(Jo Ann)............................. 4545 Rockhill Terrace, Kansas City 64112 Home Ph: 816-561-1379 Bus. Ph: 816-561-0014 Fax: 816-561-1479 Earl K. Dille (1982-1983)-(Martha)...................................27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63124-1896 Home Ph: 314-997-1892 Bus. Ph: 314-533-7410 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. 1440, St. Louis 63102 Home Ph: 314-997-0794 Bus. Ph: 314-241-5845 P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987)-(Evelyn)............. 5804 Hillsboro Rd., Farmington 63640-9138 Home Ph: 573-431-1371 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., Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-2728 Home Ph: 913-384-0545 Thomas C. Warden (1989-1990)-(Mary)............................P.O. Box 596, Owensville 65066-0596 Home Ph: 573-437-4512 Bus: 573-437-2323 Daniel F. Cole (1990-1991)-(Rhonda)................................9808 Eagle Crest Ct., St. Louis 63127 Home Ph: 314-729-1314 Fax: 314-729-1071 D. Robert Downey (1991-1992)-(Norma)..................... 13006 Musket Ct., St. Louis 63146-4352 Home Ph: 314-434-4470. Dale C. Motter (1993-1994)-(Marijane)..............................P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252 Home Ph: 660-665-6931 E-Mail dalemotter@hotmail.com Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995)-(Beverly)............. 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph 64506-1926 Home Ph: 816-232-9781 Bus. Ph: 816-279-7472 Donald E. Scott (1996-1997)-(Anna).................................14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055 Home Ph: 816-373-5966 Bus. Ph: 816-313-2856 Home Fax: 816-478-5128 Bus. Fax: 816-313-0515 Jeffrey O. Nations (1997-1998)-(Nancy)........................... 3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125 Home Ph: 314-894-4473 Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999).(Sharlene)..........9666 Olive Blvd. Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 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)..........................32 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)....................................... 7765 E U.S. Hwy. Rogersville 65742 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: sjck@raycounty.net Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, (2004-2005) (Diana)........................ 1509 Chadwick Ct., Columbia 65203 Home Ph: 573-875-5581 Bus. Phone: 573-441-1770 Fax: 573-441-1780 E-Mail: eerevelle@att.net John M. Nations (2005-2006) (Bridget)..............#8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4962 Home Ph: 636-530-9433 Bus. Phone: 314-863-6200 Fax: 314-863-7933 M. Robert Berger (2006-2007) (Barb)....14181 Woodsmill Cove Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Home Ph: 314-434-5038 Bus. Phone: 314-231-7093 Fax: 314-621-2799 E-Mail: bberger5@aol.com
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EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus (Johnnie)......P.O. Box 230, Buckner 64016 Home Ph: 816-650-5788 James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus... 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030 Home Ph: 816-763-3697
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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER STANDING COMMITTEES 2007-2008 APPEALS & GRIEVANCES: Barry V. Cundiff–Chairman, Melvin D. Rupard, John Caraker, Larry R. Moss, John A. Woodard, Linton W. Kneemiller. BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: Robert D. Jenkins, PGM–Chairman, Jimmie D. Lee, Chad E. Payne. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Elmer E. Revelle, PGM-Chairman: M. Robert Berger, PGM, Alan E. DeWoskin, Steven I. Toybes, PGM, Gordon E. Hopkins, PGM. CHARTERED LODGES: Robert E. Hardester–Chairman, Dale M. Bryan, Donald H. Roller, Richard L. Smith, Rocky E. Weaver. CORRESPONDENCE: Zelwin B. Eaton–Chairman. CREDENTIALS: William B. Van Meter–Chairman, Grant G. Smith Jr., Harvey J. Wells, Don Taylor, Ronald M. Hickey, Robert W. Harper, Morris F. Coburn. ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Rocky Weaver-Chairman, Richard L. Smith, H. Keith Neese, Ronald D. Miller, Nicholas Cichielo, John Shoffner, Jeremy M. Lowery, M. Robert Berger, PGM, Bruce R. Austin. FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Dale C. Motter, PGM–Chairman, Wilfred G. Soutiea Jr. PGM, John V. Niccum, Dale M. Bryan, John A. Woodard. GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS: M. Robert Berger, PGM. JURISPRUDENCE: Vern H. Schneider, PGM–Chairman, Douglas D. Ritterskamp, R. Scott Gardner Jr., John M. Nations, PGM, Lawrence N. Weenick. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION: M. Robert Berger, PGM-Chairman, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Jeffery O. Nations, PGM, Daniel F. Cole, PGM, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Steven I. Toybes, PGM. LONG RANGE PLANNING: Bruce R. Austin–Chairman, Gail S. Turner, Larry C. Reynolds, David L. Ramsey, Ronald D. Miller, John W. Hess, R. Scott Gardner Jr., Dennis Fetter, Lon Goede, Randall Berger. MASONIC EDUCATION: Mitch Weinsting-Chairman, E. Otha Wingo, Winston Bailey, Larry Albright, James M. Millsap, Harvey Soule, James E. Leath, Bruce R. Austin. MASONIC PUBLICATIONS: Steven L Harrison–Chairman, E. Otha Wingo, Larry C. Reynolds, Ronald D. Miller, Gail S. Turner. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack R. Clark–Chairman Mitchell C. Weinsting, M. Fred Rister, Matthew L. Quesenberry, Eric R. Peterson Jr., Fredrick J. Morrow, George Jursch. NECROLOGY: Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, PGM–Chairman, P. Vincent Kinkead, PGM, Gordon E. Hopkins Sr., PGM. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Ronald D. Jones–Chairman Bruce R. Austin, Gregory D. West, David L. Jacobi, Sr., Thomas Truman, Rocky E. Weaver, John Siscel, P. Vincent Kinkead, PGM, Kent E. Cheek. RELIEF AND CHARITY: Bruce R. Austin-Chairman, Rocky E. Weaver, Ronald D. Miller, Gail S. Turner, Larry C. Reynolds. RITUAL: Randall J. Jones–Chairman, Joe W. Johnson, F. Wayne Dugan, Michael F. Armstrong, Wayne G. Tucker, Bobby R. O’Dell, James G. Wade H.R. Huey Higgins, Norman E. Harrison.
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WAYS AND MEANS: H. Keith Neese–Chairman, Charles B. Stewart, Bruce R. Austin, W. Marion Luna, Lenard D. Lenger, Steven D. Duncan, William George. YOUTH: Rodney W. Kleine-Chairman, Jon Broyles, Bruce R. Austin, Ronald D. Miller, Lionel Goede, Thomas L. Thomason, Richard Kaeser, Jr., David Haywood, Rocky E. Weaver. SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2007-2008 GEORGE WASHINGTON NAT’L MEM. ASSOC.: M. Robert Berger, PGMChairman. INVESTMENT: W. Marion Luna–Chairman, Rocky E. Weaver, H. Keith Neese, Bruce R. Austin, Ronald D. Miller. INSURANCE: Jeffrey O. Nations, PGM–Chairman, Robert Downey, PGM, Fielding A. Poe Jr., PGM. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: David L. Ramsey-Chairman, Jon B. Broyles, Randall M. Berger, David Haywood, Ronald D. Miller. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Donald E. Scott, PGM– Chairman, Steven I. Toybes, PGM, Jonce Chidister, David E. Austin, Everett J. Scharenborg. SCHOLARSHIP: Gail S. Turner-Chairman, John W. Hess, Ronald D. Miller, Bruce R. Austin. SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST: Elmer E. Revelle, PGM-Chairman, Larry T. Odom, M. Robert Berger, Rick Kern, Jimmie D. Lee, PGM, Donald E. Scott, PGM.
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Jack Kairy Michael Peavler Thomas C. Yunick Larry T. Odom Mike D. Cook Rex Barnett Richard E. Paul Ralph F. Ray Jerry D. Galloway George T. Teeter David E. Cox Donald E. Fairley Joel C. Ridgway Kenneth R. Osborn Mark S. Schroer K. Porter Hensen Larry D. Davis Lloyd C. Callwell James E. Leath Berry L. Garrison Phillip B. Lawson Robert E. Gander Stephen T. Liebi Frank D. Wright
25. William R. Gatewood 26. Thomas H. Hamlett 27 A William F. Buchholz 27 B David L. Swinney 27 C Craig A. Skinner 28. Francis D. Jett 29. John V. Niccum 30. James E. Portwood 31. David G. Turner 32. Larry D. White 33. Charles E. Morlan 34. Gregory V. Ross 35. D. Dean Rowe 36. James M. Johnson 37. John L. Ritter 38. Otis L. Long 39. Jesse L. Deardorff 40. Rodney E. Pitts 41. Bill A. Humble 42. Charles J. Clemen 43. H. Kevin Essick 44. Kenneth R. Alsup 45. Carl C. Brandon 46. Ellick E. Garren
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2007-2008 1. Timothy Dunbar 2. Melvin D. Collop 3. Richard L. Mansfield 4. Gale L. Jones 5. David Moyer 6. William J. Hollingsworth 7. Larry R. Crawford 8. Virgil Eugene Caldwell 9. Anthony J. Battaglia 10. Donald Wayne Allen 11. Kent E. Cheek 12. Gary A. McCormack 13. Durward R. Kitts 14. August L. Bottom 15. Stanley E. Massey 16. Donald E. Gilkerson 17. Marvin G. Shull 18. Paul F. Miller 19. Lyle K. Croisant 20. Harold L. Davis 21. Michael J. Joyner 22. James G. Wade 23. Grant G. Smith 24. Stephen D. Lynn, Jr. 25. Louis V. Sieg 26. Rickey L. Uebinger 27 A. Terry C. Little 27 B. Kenneth R. Clements 27 C. David C. Riek 28. Cecil Y. Isaac 29. Edison S. Lemay 30. Roy Feltner 31. John A. Parks 32. Alvin O. Griffin 33. James L. Kilburn 34. Timothy Couch 35. James K. Ayers 36. Noel R. Mason 37. Wayne Hutchings 38. E. Otha Wingo 39. James D. Smith 40. Jonce B. Chidister 41. Bobbie L. Brannum 42. Randall D. Upton 43. Gary L. Benskin 44. Kevin M. Sligar 45. John A. Pace 46. Matthew D. Ruth
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REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2008 REGION A Bobby R. O’Dell 24238 Hwy. U Bucklin 64631 REGION B F. Wayne Dugan 8130 Southpoint Dr. Camden 64017-9711 REGION C Michael F. Armstrong 505 NW Englewood Rd., Apt. 1 Kansas City 64118 REGION D Norman E. Harrison 207 Drewel Ct. Eureka 63025 REGION E Joe W. Johnson 10607 Wurdack Ave. St. Louis 63114-1031 REGION F H.R. Huey Higgins 3730 County Line Rd. Rogersville 65742 REGION G Wayne G. Tucker HC 3 Box 222 Ellsinore 63937
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Bruce R. Austin...............................................................................................Grand Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2018; 603 N Main Rd, Charleston 63834-9621 Rocky E. Weaver.................................................................................Deputy Grand Master 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016 Larry C. Reynolds...............................................................................Senior Grand Warden 443 Wildwood Dr, Rogersville 65742 Gail S. Turner,....................................................................................Junior Grand Warden 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 W. Marion Luna.......................................................................................... Grand Treasurer 1101 N Main St, Piedmont 63957 Ronald D. Miller...........................................................................................Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct, Columbia 65201 Randall J. Jones............................................................................................ Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville 65742 John W. Hess........................................................................................Senior Grand Deacon 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068-2419 David L. Ramsey..................................................................................Junior Grand Deacon 2709 North Lincoln, Kirksville 63501 Jon B. Broyles....................................................................................Senior Grand Steward 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021 Randall M. Berger..............................................................................Junior Grand Steward 1800 S. Brentwood, Apt. 1129, Brentwood 63144 David Haywood..................................................................................Senior Grand Marshal 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton, 63026-3350 David E. Austin..................................................................................Junior Grand Marshal 421 S. Elm, Webster Groves 63119 Richard T. Reed, Jr...................................................................................Grand Pursuivant 1310 E. State St., Charleston, 63834 Reagan Baird.........................................................................................Grand Sword Bearer 715 Mitchell, New Madrid, 63869 Sheldon H. Snitz.......................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 9852 Connell Dr, Overland Park, KS 66212 Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr.............................................................................. Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 8306, St. Joseph 64508 Nicholas R. Cichielo..................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 16815 Ashberry Circle Dr., Chesterfield 63005 Erick V. Kern............................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 14755 Chermoore Dr., Chesterfield, 63017 Richard L. Smith.......................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 830 Coalport Dr., St. Louis 63141 Rev. James Shemwell.................................................................................. Grand Chaplain 1636 Meadow Ln., Mexico 65265 Russell Busby............................................................................................... Grand Chaplain 1315 Business 60 West , Dexter 63841 Webb Edwards............................................................................................. Grand Chaplain 500 W. Main St., Suite 102-B, Branson, MO 65616 JR Latta........................................................................................................ Grand Chaplain 1102 Central Ave., Hannibal 63401 Ronald W. Clark............................................................................................... Grand Orator 2500 Peach Tree St., Cape Girardeau 63701 Dennis L. Hammack........................................................................................ Grand Orator 1503 Riverview SE, Elsberry, 63343 Homer Oliver......................................................................................................... Grand Tile 404 E. Commercial, Charleston 63834
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Senior G. Warden
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* 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
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 188 2008
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) 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.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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
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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
*¶¶ 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.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
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*
Date Election
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 190 2008
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.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Sept. 1935................... James W. Skelly*.............. Geo. W. Walker*................... H.L. Reader*....................... Henry C. Chiles*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* 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*
Date Election
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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.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Sept. 1972................... W.H. McLaughlin*............ Walter L. Walker.................. Herman A. Orlick............... Lewis C. Wes Cook................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold 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*...........1 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
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Town
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Remarks
Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ 1820 by G.L. of Tenn........................... Surrendered April 4, 1825 Harmony..................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1821........................................ Surrendered April, 1825 Howard........................ New Franklin.............. Howard.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 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. Ill., 1824 Unity........................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind.............. Surrendered Jan. 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 Dec. 20, 1831 Grover......................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Died 1860 Vandalia...................... Vandalia...................... Fayette..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Williamsburg.............. Williamsburg.............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered Dec. 31, 1929 Sangamon................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ Arrested April 11, 1826 Union........................... Jonesboro.................... Union....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Shawnee...................... New Santa Fe.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Chapel......................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered 1855 Eden............................ Covington.................... Washington............. Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Tucker......................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1826........................................ Surrendered April 6, 1831 Boonville..................... Boonville...................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ April 3, 1827........................................ Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Auburn........................ Auburn........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... Arrested Oct. 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Eolia............................ Eolia............................ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Perseverence No. 92, Sept. 18 1990 Central........................ Smithville.................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Wend down on account of war, 1861 Perseverance............... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ April 8, 1828........................................ Arrested April 3, 1838 Columbia..................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1830.......................................... Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Clarksville................... Clarksville................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1830.......................................... Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, May 6, 1997 St. Louis...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 24, 1836........................................ Consol. with St. Louis Missouri No. 1, Oct. 17, 1991 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Surrendered 1862, on account of war Greencastle................. Greencastle................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April, 1879 Havana*...................... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Consol. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 1, 1980 Wellington................... Dekalb......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 16, 1892....................................... Consol. with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 Franklin...................... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1, 1986 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Dec. 1, 1852.......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Sept. 18, 1985 Harmony..................... Jacksonville................. Morgan.................... Illinois.......... Oct. 2, 1838.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1876 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1887........................................ Consol. with Craft No. 287, Feb. 6, 1978 Joachim†..................... Herculaneum.............. Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn...................... Arrested April 8, 1825 Springfield................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Ava.............................. Ava............................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Arrested June, 1892, by B.H. Ingram, G.M. Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Hebron No. 354, 1887 Ringgold...................... Camden Point............. Platte....................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Arrested May, 1855
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Date of Charter
Remarks
Temperance................ Vandalia...................... Platte....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1842 Temple......................... Mellville....................... Dade......................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Evergreen.................... New Haven.................. Franklin................... Missouri........ Nov. 1, 1864......................................... Consol. with Hope No. 251, June 23, 1992 Far West...................... Galena......................... Jo Daviess................ Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1839........................................ Surrendered 1846 Osage........................... Little Osage................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Dec. 1, 1866 Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Triangle....................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1989........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111 Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah).............. Hillsboro...................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Independence.............. Independence.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1846 Dawson........................ Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1864 Cedar........................... Owensville................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested Jan., 1900 Graham....................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ June 12, 1853....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Tully............................ Tully............................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered May, 1863 Clinton........................ Carlyle......................... Clinton..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Modena........................ Modena........................ Mercer...................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested Oct., 1876 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9, 1969 Coleman...................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Changed to “Mt. Moriah No. 40,” 1844 Mt. Moriah.................. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1841........................................ Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 Des Moines.................. Burlington................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Bolivar......................... Bolivar......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered 1863 Aetna........................... Aetna........................... Scotland................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Bismarck..................... Bismarck..................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Leadwood No. 598, Nov. 26, 2005 Houston....................... Breckenridge............... Caldwell................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April 22, 1869 Iowa............................. Bloomington................ ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Arrested Feb. 29, 1864 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Dec. 17, 1943, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1899 Rochester.................... Rochester..................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1865 Fairplay....................... Fair Play...................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Boliver No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 Sparta (Kabzeett)....... Sparta.......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Martha Washington... Washington................. Franklin................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Arrested May, 1863 Mineral Point.............. Mineral Point.............. ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Haynesville................. Haynesville................. Clinton..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Holt No. 49,” Sept., 1904 Holt.............................. Holt.............................. Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Charter, Nov. 20, 1978 Middletown................. Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested May 18, 1858 Ozark........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct. 18, 1847
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No.
Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Anderson..................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1876 Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 6, 1979 Douglas....................... Marthasville................ Warren..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883 Platte........................... Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1842........................................ Surrendered 1864 Tipton.......................... Tipton.......................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ Aug. 7, 1866......................................... Consol. with California No. 183, July 1, 1992 Monticello.................... Monticello.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct., 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Lancaster.................... Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested 1866 Marion......................... Salem........................... Marion..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1844 St. Clair....................... Belleville...................... St. Clair................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Osceola........................ Osceola........................ St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1842........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Maysville..................... Maysville..................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Dubuque...................... Dubuque...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 St. Marys..................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Jan., 1864 Iowa City..................... Marshall...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. of Ia., 1855 Landmark................... Platteville.................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Melody......................... Warsaw........................ ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 12, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Pattonsburg................ Pattonsburg................. Davies...................... Missouri........ May 9, 1864......................................... Consol. with Western Star No. 15, June 30, 1990 Marshall...................... Iowa City..................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Arrested 1851 Linn............................. Linn............................. Osage....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Rocheport.................... Rocheport.................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 20, 1843........................................ United with Howard No., 4, April 19, 1945 Tebo............................. Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 23, 1844........................................ Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Arrested 1864 College......................... Marion College............ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 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:, Oct., 1891 Armstrong................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 15, 1977 Danville....................... Danville....................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Consol. with Florence No. 261, 1892 Gorin........................... Gorin............................ Scotland................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Rutledge No. 572, Oct. 18, 1982 Ashley.......................... Ashley.......................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1846........................................ Surrendered Oct. 18, 1897 Bowling Green............ Bowling Green............ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Changed to “Ashley No. 75” Neosho......................... Neosho......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Surrendered 1863, restored as 247 in 1867 Hickory Grove............. Hickory Grove............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered March, 1893 Central........................ Molino.......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ United with Hebron No. 354, Feb. 20, 1951 Dana............................ Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1846........................................ Arrested Oct. 28, 1852 Multanomah............... Oregon City................. ................................. Oregon.......... Oct. 19, 1846........................................ 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast, United G.L. Ore. Potter........................... Longwood.................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Dec. 2, 1896 Johnson....................... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ March 19, 1847.................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Dec. 5, 1978
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Mitchell....................... Columbia..................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg’t. Mo. Vol..................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Closed with Mexican War Hardin......................... Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 9, 1847.......................................... No record except Dispensation Bates........................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Olive Branch............... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Arrested about 1855 Dresden....................... Dresden....................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested July, 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Prairie......................... Harrisonville............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war King Solomon.............. St. Catharine............... Linn......................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, Jan., 1888 Madison....................... Madison....................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Consol. 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 Meramec...................... Eureka......................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Pomegrate-Pyramid... St. Louis...................... S. Louis.................... Missouri........ Feb. 11, 1998........................................ Consol. with Forest Park No. 578, Sept. 6, 2007 St. Andrews................. Shelbyville................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1848....................................... Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Western Star............... “Convenient Place”..... ................................. Calif. Ty........ May 10, 1848....................................... Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Mt. Vernon.................. Mt. Vernon.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Surrendered Dec. 27, 1862 Canton......................... Canton......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Consol. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 Green........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... United with United No. 5, 1857 Easton......................... Easton......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Bogard......................... Bogard......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Bloomington................ Bevier.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Consol. with Callao No. 38, Nov. 29, 1982 Carthage..................... Carthage...................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... Burned out 1861 Heroine Rockhill......... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Ivanhoe No. 446, March 15, 2007 Relief........................... Georgetown................. Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Went down 1860 Macon.......................... Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1873 Laporte........................ Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Changed to “Macon No. 106,” May 26, 1864 Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Surrendered Feb. 10, 1857 Golden Square............ Westport...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Arrested Oct., 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.... Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Gothic.......................... Moberly....................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 Pineville...................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ United with Western Star No. 15, June 17, 1949 Altamont..................... Altamont..................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919...................................... 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. Penn.............................. Arrested by G.L. Penn, 1824 St. Louis...................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ 1809, by G.L. of Penn.......................... Arrested Ezell............................. St. Francisville............ Clark........................ Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered 1860
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Remarks
Maitland...................... Maitland...................... Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, March 8, 1988 Waverly....................... Waverly....................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered Jan. 28, 1860 Sibley........................... Sibley........................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1863 Border......................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1882 Laddonia..................... Laddonia..................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1882........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, April 17, 1990 Daviess........................ Gallatin....................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Arrested 1876 Barnes......................... Cabool.......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1878........................................ Consol. with Mountain Grove No. 158, June 12, 1992 Versailles*................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Morgan No. 320, 1923 Helena......................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Union Star No. 124, Oct. 3, 1988 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered May, 1862 Kingston...................... Kingston...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with Hamilton No. 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Foster.......................... Boston.......................... Scott......................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1866 Erwin........................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 9, 1851......................................... Consol. with Tuscan No. 360, Dec. 20, 1983 Dover........................... Dover........................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 20, 1850....................................... Consol. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893 Triplett........................ Triplett........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Surrendered Charter, July 15, 1982 Cedar........................... Fremont....................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1851....................................... Surrendered 1863 Dardenne.................... O’Fallon....................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Union Star.................. Union Star................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Nov. 5, 1998 McFall-Gentryville..... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Oct. 16, 2003 Kirksville.................... Kirksville..................... Adair........................ Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 to No. 105 Live Oak...................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Lorraine...................... Ridgeway..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Nov. 25, 1981 Constantine................. Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Surrendered July 28, 1874 Charleston................... Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1889 Barry........................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Arrested 1852 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hume........................... Hume........................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, Oct. 16, 1978 Star of the West.......... Ironton......................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ May 5, 1855......................................... Consol. with Pendleton No. 551, January 28, 2005 Sarcoxie....................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1851............................................ Arrested May, 1858 Pleasant Mount.......... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Changed to “Olean No. 134,” 1900 Olean........................... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Dec. 29, 1966 Ridgley........................ Ridgley......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 7, 1851......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Warrensburg............... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, 1889 Braymer...................... Braymer...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ Consol. 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........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Surrendered July 31, 2000 Round Prairie............. Newark........................ Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1865 Oregon......................... Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Ewing No. 597, July 11, 1996 Smithton..................... Smithfield.................... ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kan. Papinsville.................. Papinsville................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Rockville No. 341, March, 1928
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Date of Charter
Remarks
Middlebury.................. Middlebury.................. Mercer...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1872 Oriental....................... Trenton........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 20, 1880 Chain of Rocks............ Owen............................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1880........................................ Consol. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Pleasant Grove........... Otterville..................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, Dec. 3, 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........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 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, Dec., 1936 Buffalo......................... Buffalo......................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ May, 1855............................................ Arrested 1861 Yancy........................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Purdy........................... Purdy........................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 7, 1884.......................................... United with Monett No. 129, April 4, 1947 Leavenworth............... Leavenworth............... ................................. Kan. Ty......... June 2, 1855......................................... United to form G.L. Kan. Birming....................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Berming...................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 22, 1853....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 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. Kan. Concord....................... Concord....................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered April, 1901 Ionic............................. Desloge........................ St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 19, 1987 Spring Hill.................. Spring Hill................... Livingston................ Missouri........ June 1, 1860......................................... Arrested Mar. 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........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered April 25, 1885 Pacific.......................... Pacific.......................... Franklin................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Mendota...................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1879........................................ Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Green City................... Green City................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Pollock No. 349, Jan. 1, 1975 Edina........................... Edina........................... Knox......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Arrested May, 1866 Pleasant...................... Morrisville................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1867........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Robert Morris.............. Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Surrendered 1857 Clifton Hill.................. Clifton Hill.................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1858........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 Occidental................... Overland...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Consol. with Overland No. 623, Feb. 22, 1990 Maryville..................... Maryville..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Mirabile....................... Mirabile....................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Polo No. 232, 1889 Portageville................. Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1890........................................ Surrendered Charter March 5, 1964 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1861 Orient Francais.......... St. Louis City.............. ................................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1888 Puxico.......................... Puxico.......................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Revere......................... Revere.......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1892........................................ United with Hiram No. 362, Sept. 4, 1936 Fairmount................... Fairmount................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1863 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1863 Benevolence................ Utica............................ Livingston................ Missouri........ May 30, 1987....................................... Consol. with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000
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Wolf Island.................. Wolf Island.................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Surrendered Aug. 22, 1874 Union (Bollinger)........ Wolford’s Store............ Bollinger.................. Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Went down 1863, by war Union........................... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered May, 1892 Powell.......................... Powell.......................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1903 Sturgeon...................... Sturgeon...................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Centralia No. 59, June 2, 1994 Newton........................ Stark City.................... Newton.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Granby No. 514, Dec., 1927 Winchester.................. Winchester.................. Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Griswold...................... Bellflower.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, April 18, 1978 Kenner......................... Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1862, by war Des Moines.................. Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Pyramid....................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Pomegranate No. 95, Feb. 11, 1998 Novelty........................ Novelty........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested Nov. 9, 1936, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Stewartsville............... Stewartsville............... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1859....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. California.................... California.................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Surrendered June, 1898 Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hale City..................... Hale............................. Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Arrested Sept., 1892 Fairfield....................... Fairfield....................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct., 1892............................................. Arrested Jan. 18, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Morality....................... Renick.......................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Henry Clay.................. Millersburg.................. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Arrested June 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Carter.......................... Jefferson City.............. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Jefferson No. 43, 1889 Zeredatha.................... St. Joseph.................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Consol to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Sullivan....................... Newtown..................... Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1854....................................... Surrendered September 22, 1992 Zerubbabel.................. Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested June 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Wilson......................... Pocahontas.................. Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ United with Mystic Tie No. 221, Dec. 3, 1938 Frankford.................... Frankford.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1859....................................... Consol. with New London No. 307, Feb. 11, 1972 Wellsville..................... Wellsville..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, Dec. 22, 1975 Wet Au Glaize............. Wet Auglaise............... Camden................... Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Surrendered 1862 Quitman...................... Quitman...................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. 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........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1981 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Arrested Jan. 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Ravenwood.................. Ravenwood.................. Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, May 5, 1980 Westville..................... Westville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, July 20, 1968 Pleasant Ridge............ Pleasant Ridge............ Harrison.................. Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Arrested 1863 Green Ridge................ Windsor....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1873 Brumley...................... Brumley....................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 Bent............................. Taos............................. ................................. Ty. of N.M.... June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1865 Rowley......................... Dearborn..................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Camden Point No. 169, March 3, 1992 Rocky Mount............... Camp Ford.................. ................................. Utah Ty........ June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1862 Somerset..................... Powersville.................. Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 29, 1861....................................... Consol. with Hartford No. 171, Jan. 7, 1994
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Alto Vista.................... Alto Vista.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Arrested 1865 Salisbury..................... Salisbury..................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 Orion........................... St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1863 Austin.......................... Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Forest City.................. Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Oregon No. 139, March 13, 1974 West Plains................. West Plains................. Howell...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1861 Granby........................ Granby......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1892 Quincy......................... Quincy......................... Hickory.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed by Civil War American Good Hope.. St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Emerson...................... Emerson...................... Marion..................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Everett........................ Everett......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 New Boston................. New Boston................. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered 1871 Mystic Tie................... Oak Ridge.................... Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 20, 1861....................................... Consol. with Excelsior No. 441, Sept. 25, 1997 Farmers....................... LaBelle........................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Surrendered 1887 Jasper.......................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1863, by Civil War Woodlawn.................... Woodlawn.................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Madison No. 91, Aug. 1920 Lamar.......................... Lamar.......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Cypress........................ Laclede........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 12, 1981 Nevada........................ Nevada (Alpha)........... Grundy..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Surrendered Charter 1871 Mitchell....................... Columbus.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1888 Claflin.......................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ May, 1863............................................ Surrendered 1899 Cardwell...................... Cardwell...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1899........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Feb. 1, 1999 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1863........................................ Surrendered 1865, no returns Lone Jack.................... Lone Jack.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1877 Bucklin........................ Bucklin........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 Ionic............................. Rensselaer................... Ralls......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Weatherby................... Weatherby................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ United with Parrott No. 308, Sept. 16, 1946 Spencersburg.............. Spencersburg.............. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May, 1865............................................ Surrendered Sept., 1881 Granville..................... Granville..................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1865....................................... Consol. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Manes.......................... Manes.......................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27, 1929 Palestine..................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 2001........................................ Name Change Only, Sept. 1, 2001 (St. Charles No. 241) Portland...................... Readsville.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 Keystone...................... Webster Grove............ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Middle Fabius............. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 Montgomery City........ Montgomery City........ Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Surrendered May 12, 1919 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Rochester.................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, G.M. Carroll......................... Norborne..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 High Hill..................... High Hill..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct., 1867............................................. Consol. with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899 Glensted...................... Glensted...................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Versailles No. 320, March 22, 1943 Alanthus...................... Alanthus Grove........... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Lindley........................ Lindley........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Changed to “Laredo No. 253,” 1898 Laredo......................... Laredo......................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Shekinah..................... Festus.......................... Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested May 23, 1950, by J. M. Bradford, G.M. ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Charter Restored at Grand Lodge, Sept. 28, 1950 Lodge of Light............. Eagleville..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 2002 Ravanna...................... Ravanna...................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Mercer No. 35, Nov. 5, 1935 Lodge of Love.............. Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, Nov. 17, 1999 Florence....................... New Florence.............. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1886.......................................... United with Montgomery No. 246, Feb. 16, 1942 Fayetteville................. Fayetteville................. Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested January, 1900 Kirbyville.................... Hollister...................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 Social........................... Martinsburg................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Aurora-Theodore........ St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623, Roosevelt..................... ..................................... ................................ ...................... June 14, 1990 Lodge of Truth............ Atlanta........................ Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Rock Prairie................ Halltown...................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Ash Grove No. 100, Feb. 11, 1922 New Salem.................. Winfield....................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1868........................................ Consol. with Moscow No. 558, to form ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Lincoln County No. 682 New Market................ New Market................ Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1878 Tranquillity................. Orearville.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan. 5, 1915 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... United with Salem No. 225, 1936 Index........................... Index............................ Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested 1877 Wm. D. Muir............... Pilot Grove.................. Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Avilla........................... Bower’s Mills............... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested by G.L., 1904 Essex........................... Essex........................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Bloomfield No. 153, Feb. 4, 1988 Reeds Spring............... Reeds Spring............... Stone........................ Missouri........ Sept., 1909........................................... Surrendered April 8, 1931 Lodge of Peace............ Chilhowee.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908 Cosmos........................ Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Benjamin Franklin No. 642, June 1, 2004 Lily.............................. Grant City................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct., 1868............................................. Arrested Dec. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. New Boston................. New Boston................. Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Earl.............................. Coffey........................... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Western Star No. 15, Dec. 1, 1997 Hesperian.................... Virgil City.................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1888 Urich........................... Urich............................ Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1889........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Acacia.......................... Paradise...................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Graham....................... Graham....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Nov. 10, 1983 Fairmont..................... Wyaconda.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Williamstown No. 370, May 20, 1982 Mound City................. Mound City................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with Oregon No. 139, July 1, 1996 Moniteau..................... Jamestown.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, June 13, 1989 Grove........................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered 1874 Cameron...................... Cameron...................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1875........................................ Consol. with Vincil No. 62, 1888 Ozark........................... Fair Grove................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested June 27, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Marble Hill.................. Marble Hill.................. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trowell No. 440, Dec., 1899 Temple......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Gate City No. 522, April 6, 1999 Doric............................ Elkland........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 15, 1868...................................... Consol. with Webster No. 98, May 16, 1997 White Hall................... Barnard....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Valley No. 413, Jan. 20, 1955
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Date of Charter
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Faithful....................... Fairdealing.................. Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered June, 1903 Signal.......................... Minden Mines............. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1903........................................ United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1866........................................ Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. Ashlar.......................... Commerce.................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Charter, Dec. 13, 1976 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Ralls No. 33, Dec. 14, 2005 King Hiram................. Knoxville..................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1865........................................ United with Polo No. 232, Feb. 24, 1932 Kearney....................... Kearney....................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Liberty No. 31, June 8, 1992 Mt. Pleasant................ Ellington...................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Kingsville.................... Kingsville.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 St. Aubert.................... St. Aubert.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Rome............................ Rome............................ Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Pine............................. Bradley........................ Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Altona.......................... Altona.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Rural........................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Temple No. 299, April 21, 1987 Osborn......................... Osborn......................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1869.......................................... Consol. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20, 1971 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Aug. 6, 1992 Paulville...................... Brashear...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Colony No. 168, Oct. 21, 1999 Chapel Hill.................. Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Amazonia.................... Amazonia.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Many Springs.............. Many Springs.............. Oregon..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Morgan*...................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Jonathan..................... Denver......................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Jan 31, 2000 Hardin......................... Hardin......................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9, 1975 Cornerstone................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. 1, 1984 Dockery....................... Meadville..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 25, 1993 New Home................... Sprague....................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1879........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Kit Carson................... Elizabethtown............. Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M. .. Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Cainsville.................... Cainsville.................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1820........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 1991 Kennedy...................... Elmo............................ Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 30, 1870........................................ Arrested July 31, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Bertrand...................... Bertrand...................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Lathrop....................... Lathrop........................ Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested May 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Paul Revere................. Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1923........................................ Consol. with Paul Revere Progress No. 657, ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... March 28, 1996.................................... Charity........................ St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Clark City................... Clark City.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1875 Ryland......................... Berlin........................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Excello......................... Excello......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Censer No. 172, Dec. 27, 1982 Chillicothe................... Chillicothe................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ United with Friendship No. 89, Oct. 6, 1939 Oak Grove................... Pink Hill...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered Oct. 3, 1873 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Myrtle.......................... Millville....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23, 1921 Amity........................... Smithton...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1884 Jericho......................... Jericho......................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Westport...................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1894........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, June 21, 2007
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Relief........................... Republic....................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered May, 1899 Rockville...................... Rockville...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1900....................................... Consol. with Star No. 419, Aug. 23, 1963 Agricola....................... Petersburg................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, Dec. 10, 1943 Landmark................... Kennett........................ Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested March 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Spring Creek............... Lecoma........................ Dent......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Surrendered Oct. 19, 1918 America....................... Bates............................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919...................................... Consol. with Good Hope No. 218, May 5, 1990 Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested 1872 Cimarron..................... Cimarron..................... Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Surrendered 1879 Wadesburg.................. Creighton.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1882.......................................... Arrested Sept. 17, 1849, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Lone Star.................... Lone Star..................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 25, 1984, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Tyrian.......................... Johnstown................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ United with Montrose No. 408, Aug. 28, 1950 Mosaic......................... Belleview..................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, Oct. 25, 1997 Ben Franklin............... Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13 1870......................................... Consol. with Savannah No. 71, July, 1886 Benton......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. Phelps.......................... Phelps City.................. Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct., 1870............................................. Surrendered 1881 Young’s Creek............. Rowena........................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 Auxvasse..................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 Comfort....................... Rocky Comfort............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Northwest................... Tarkio.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1998 Garrett........................ Arcola.......................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Jan. 27, 1970 Hiram.......................... Kahoka........................ Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 3, 1870.......................................... Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Jan. 6, 2004 King David.................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Unanimity................... Weston......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Barry........................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Pythagoras No. 383, Sept. 4, 2003 Williamstown.............. Williamstown.............. Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, March 22, 2007 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Non Pareil................... East Lynne.................. Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Jewel No. 480, Feb. 13, 1979 Mandeville.................. Mandeville................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Amity........................... Filley............................ Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Feb. 1906 Golden Rule................ Jonesburg.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Wilderness.................. Wilderness................... Oregon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1874........................................ United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Plumb.......................... Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Kilwinning.................. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Arrested Feb. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Berlin.......................... Fairport....................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ March 19, 1906.................................... Consol. with Parrott No. 308, July 27, 1984 Coatesville................... Coatesville................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, 1881 Ionia............................ Eldon........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 320, Feb. 9, 2004 Richland...................... Richland...................... Pulaski..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Feb. 1898, by F. J. Tygard, G.M. Mt. Ararat................... Topaz........................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Pilot Knob No. 182, Jan. 27, 1940 Harmony..................... Vibbard........................ Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 East Prairie................. East Prairie................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 1904........................................ Consol. with Charleston No. 407, July 14, 1988
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Reynolds...................... Centerville................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Alexander.................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Hale No. 184, Oct., 1887 Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ United with Index No. 54, Jan. 24, 1941 Chula........................... Chula........................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested March 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Arcana......................... Harris.......................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Charter, April 29, 1983 Marionville.................. Marionville.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ Nov. 21, 1871....................................... United with Canopy No. 284, Jan. 5, 1945 Dagan.......................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1902 Lucerne....................... Lucerne........................ Putnam.................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1903........................................ Surrendered 1936 Latimer....................... Licking......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 21, 1897, by G.L. Hatfield....................... Hatfield........................ Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Feb. 17, 1931 Western Light............. Louisburg.................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Riddick No. 361, Dec. 22, 1992 Pike............................. Curryville.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Phoenix No. 136, June 10, 2003 Centre.......................... Lebanon....................... Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Carterville................... Carterville................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Webb City 512, Jan. 1, 2001 Gavel........................... New Cambria.............. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1900 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. 1, 1968 Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by G.L. Rosendale.................... Rosendale.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, Nov. 5, 1992 Meridian Sun.............. Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Aug. 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Everton........................ Everton........................ Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec. 23, 1986 Malden........................ Malden......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ with Four Mile No. 212, Sept. 17, 1998 Ituraea........................ Hannibal..................... Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Hannibal No. 188, 1880 Houston....................... Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Destroyed by fire Dec. 19, 1873 Royal........................... Mooresville.................. Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Aug. 1893, by J. R. Parson, G.M. Montrose..................... Montrose..................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Unity........................... Richmond.................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered 1876 Civil Bend................... Civil Bend.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Oct. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1902........................................ Consol. with Silex No. 75, Oct. 28, 1977 Joppa........................... Hartville...................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Norwood No. 622, June 6, 1991 Valley.......................... Bolckow....................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Oct. 26, 1981 Hunnewell................... Hunnewell................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1871........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 18, 1998 Cache........................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1871........................................ Gardenville No. 644, April 22, 1999 Covenant..................... Carrollton.................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, 1880 Clear Creek................. Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Shawnee No. 653, Feb 24, 1933 Star.............................. Taberville.................... St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Dec. 8, 1994 Itaska.......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 7, 1968 Euclid.......................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 117, 1885 Urbana........................ Urbana........................ Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Consol. with Hermitage No. 288, Dec. 7, 1991 Newburg...................... Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Galt.............................. Galt.............................. Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 7, 1978 Cedar City................... Cedar City................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1872........................................ Arrested 1904, by G.L. Green Ridge................ Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Leesville...................... Leesville...................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by G.L.
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No.
Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Sedgwickville.............. Sedgwickville.............. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested March 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rothville...................... Rothville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, June 15, 1975 Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Pittsville...................... Holden......................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Holden No. 262, Feb. 27, 1931 Iron Mountain............. Iron Mountain............. Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, 1894 Winona........................ Winona........................ Shannon.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Eminence No. 607, Jan. 2, 1997 Cement........................ Halfway....................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 20, 1929 Dauphine..................... Dauphine..................... Osage....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered 1879 Black Oak.................... Preston........................ Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890 Competition................ Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Laclede No. 83, May 7, 1987 Silent Temple.............. Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Wheeling..................... Wheeling..................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Friendship No. 89, April 22, 1969 St. Nicholas................. Cave Spring................. Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rockbridge.................. Almartha..................... Ozark....................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Robert Burns No.496, July 1, 2005 LaMonte...................... LaMonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Gothic.......................... Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with St. Francisville No. 588, April 4, 1940 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Lafayette..................... Corder.......................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ April 6, 1887........................................ Arrested Feb. 17, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Mt. Lebanon................ Mt. Moriah.................. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered 1879 Burlington................... Burlington................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, Oct. 7, 1991 Anchor......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 West Gate.................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Westgate..................... Kirkwood..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Kirkwood No. 484, Oct. 11, 1998 Greenfield.................... Greenfield.................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Fairview...................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Surrendered Aug., 1899 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Aug. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Piedmont..................... Piedmont..................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Bois d’Arc.................... Bois d’Arc.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ United with Ash Grove No. 100, Apr. 5, 1932 Argyle.......................... Nevada........................ Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ surrendered March, 1892 Raymore...................... Raymore...................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ united with Belton No. 450, Feb. 2, 1937 Verona......................... Verona......................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Monett No. 129, July 2, 1937 Benton......................... Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Cecil............................. Cottonwood Pt............. Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Barnesville.................. Ellington...................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 1904, by W. F. Kuyn, G.M. Hinton......................... Hinton......................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Surrendered March 1, 1963 Triple Tie.................... Brazeau....................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered April, 1893 Melville....................... Dadeville..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 22, 1979 Cowgill........................ Caruthersville............. Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Polo No. 232, Nov. 1, 1993 Santa Fe...................... Santa Fe...................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 26, 2000 Lake............................. Cunningham............... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 7, 1876 Aullville....................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Changed to “Concordia No. 464,” Jan. 13, 1920
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Concordia.................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Jan. 27, 1978 Silver City................... Silver City................... Grant....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered and United with G.L. of N.M., 1882 Gaynor City................. Parnell......................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested Mar. 6, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Centre View................ Centre View................ Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. Southwest................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Anderson No. 621, July 2, 1996 Red Oak....................... Red Oak....................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1873........................................ United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Pickering..................... Pickering..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 Guilford....................... Guilford....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Golden......................... Golden City................. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct,. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Racine.......................... Seneca......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Triangle....................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Rich Hill...................... Rich Hill...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 29, 1881........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, Dec. 28, 1987 Union........................... LaJunta....................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Clinton........................ Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Irish Grove.................. Milton.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Changed to “Fairfax No. 483,” 1894 Paragon....................... Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered 1879 Coldwater.................... Drexel.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Feb. 11, 2008 Herndon...................... Herndon...................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested March, 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Chilhowee................... Chilhowee.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 6, 1906........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, Oct. 6, 1986 Lock Springs............... Lock Springs............... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Jamesport No. 584, Jan. 2, 1989 Pittsville...................... Pittsville...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1875 Vernon......................... Bronaugh..................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26, 1943 Lewistown................... Lewistown................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Globe........................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, 1890 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Arrested Dec. 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Strafford...................... Strafford...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Arrested Sept. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Kaseyville.................... Kaseyville.................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1898 Pee Dee........................ Musselfork................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Paynesville.................. Paynesville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Harmony..................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 17, 1917...................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Jameson...................... Jameson...................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14, 1984 Philadelphia................ Philadelphia................ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Prairie Home.............. Prairie Home............... Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Cooper No. 36, Feb. 23, 1999 Avalon......................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Euclid.......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1918...................................... Consol. with Magnolia No. 626, Aug. 24, 1989 Clearmont................... Clearmont................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Van Buren................... Van Buren................... Carter...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Barnesville No. 353, May 13, 2004 Biswell......................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Surrendered June 20, 1925 New Hampton............. New Hampton............. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Jan. 1, 1994 Chariton...................... Guthridge Mills........... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct., 1882............................................. Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Senath......................... Senath......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Jan. 2, 1989 Exeter.......................... Exeter.......................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Milford......................... Milford......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970
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Seligman..................... Seligman..................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested May 4, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Oriental....................... Blackburn.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Nov. 21, 1996 Turney......................... Turney......................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Crane........................... Crane........................... Stone........................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Toltee........................... Mexico......................... ................................. Rep. of Mex... Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Clifton Heights........... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Jan. 23, 1997 Lockwood..................... Lockwood..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1893........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 26, 1987 Gate City..................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Temple #299, April 6, 1999 Kidder......................... Kidder.......................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 Stinson........................ Stinson........................ Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22, 1948 Spickardsville............. Spickard...................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1886........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 2, 1974 Cunningham............... Sumner........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, Feb. 14, 1989 Niangua....................... Niangua....................... Webster.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Apollo.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 21, 1990 Ritchey........................ Ritchey........................ Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. Peculiar....................... Peculiar....................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Walker......................... Walker......................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1887........................................ Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Bethel.......................... Bethel.......................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Franklin...................... St. Clair....................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1889........................................ Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Cairo No. 486, Oct. 1, 2004 Ferguson..................... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1889........................................ Consol. with Berkeley No. 667, Sept. 11, 1998 Ferguson-Berkeley..... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 11, 1998...................................... Changed name to Masters Lodge #542 Masters....................... Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 2000........................................ Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 7, 2007 Fides............................ Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916 Algabil......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Algabil Freedom No. 636, April 27, 1996 Prairie Hill.................. Prairie Hill.................. Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Orient.......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20, 2000 Southgate.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1990........................................ Consol. with Orient No. 546, June 26, 1992 Rose Hill...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Polar Star Rose Hill No. 79, June 24, 2005 Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Windsor No. 29, Oct. 4, 1994 Clarksburg.................. Clarksburg.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 Foster.......................... Foster.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, July 1, 2004 Prairie......................... Gilman......................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, April 24, 1990 Blairstown................... Blairstown................... Henry....................... Missouri........ July 4, 1882......................................... United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Moscow........................ Moscow........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1892........................................ Consol. with New Salem No. 27 to form Lincoln ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. County No. 682 Clarksdale................... Clarksdale................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Continental No. 37, July 18, 2006 Nelson......................... Nelson.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 Deepwater................... Deepwater................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 York............................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, Aug. 8, 2002 Miller........................... Miller........................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Mt. Vernon 99, Dec. 7, 1999 Marlborough............... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ United with Blue Springs No. 337, July. 5, 2001 Tiff City....................... Tiff City....................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7, 1926 Rutledge...................... Rutledge...................... Scotland................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1905...................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, Sept. 6, 2004 LaMonte...................... Lamonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1905...................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Ewing.......................... Ewing.......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 2002 Houston....................... Gant............................. Audrain.................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Illmo............................ Scott City..................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Novinger...................... Novinger...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 Red Bird...................... Red Bird...................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1905...................................... United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 Shamrock.................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1983
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Duncan........................ Duncan........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Changed to “Grove Spring No. 589,” 1913 Grove Spring............... Grove Spring............... Wright...................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Advance....................... Advance....................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Lakeville No. 489, Aug. 19, 2004 Barnett........................ Barnett........................ Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Nov. 12, 2001 Stoutsville................... Stoutsville................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Arrested Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M. LaRussell.................... LaRussell..................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Sarcoxie No. 293, Oct. 19, 1982 Blodgett....................... Blodgett....................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1907........................................ United with Morley No. 184, Dec. 25, 1944 Cecil............................. Cottonwood Point........ Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Arrested Sept. 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M. Cole Camp................... Cole Camp................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1926........................................ Consol. with Shawnee No. 653, Dec. 22, 1992 Emmanuel................... Bado............................. Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5, 1925 Bosworth..................... Bosworth..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Sept. 13, 1908...................................... Consol. with Hale City No. 216, March 20, 1995 Elvins.......................... Flat River.................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Morehouse................... Morehouse................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 20, 1909...................................... Consol. with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 Strasburg.................... Strasburg.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, Feb. 28, 1989 Victory......................... Pomona........................ Howell...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 Centertown................. Centertown.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Wellston...................... Wellston...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, Sept. 5, 2008 Marion......................... Mercer......................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. Fairview...................... Fairview...................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Sept. 5, 1912........................................ United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 Maple........................... Neelyville.................... Butler....................... Missouri........ May 29, 1912....................................... Consol. with Poplar Bluff No. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Wallace Park............... Wallace........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Mendon....................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Warren No. 74, July 1, 2004 Moundville.................. Moundville.................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered May 2, 1925 Tower Grove................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 11, 1973 Steele........................... Steele........................... Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Aug. 21, 1923 Weaubleau.................. Weaubleau.................. Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 Triangle....................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... Consol. with Clayton 601, July 12, 1990 Jennings...................... Jennings...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Ferguson-Berkeley, May 6, 1999 Trinity......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Northeast.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ April 19, 1916...................................... Consol. with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Grain Valley................ Grain Valley................ Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Blue Springs No. 337, Sept. 5, 2002 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Dec. 15, 1948........................................ Consol. with Kennett No. 68, July 24, 2003 Clever.......................... Clever.......................... Christian................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 Noel............................. Noel............................. McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Elmer........................... Elmer........................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 University................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Clayton No. 601, July 3, 1981 Parma.......................... Parma.......................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, Oct. 11, 1977 Cleveland.................... Cleveland.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Nov. 21, 1996 Pilgrim........................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Commonwealth*......... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Missouri No. 1, April 19, 1975 Paul Revere-Progress Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1921.......................................... Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Purity.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, Nov. 26, 1991 Theodore Roosevelt†... University City........... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1923........................................ Consol. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Censer No. 172, Sept. 14, 1998 Rockhill....................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Nov. 12, 2001 Aldrich......................... Aldrich......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Wardell........................ Wardell........................ Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Sept. 2, 1951........................................ Consol. with Odom No. 671, April 7, 1988
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Lilbourn...................... Lilbourn....................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1932...................................... Consol. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983 Berkely........................ Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1953...................................... Consol. with Ferguson No. 542, Sept. 11, 1998 Florissant.................... ..................................... ................................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623 Crestwood................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1961...................................... Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1975...................................... Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, Sept. 22, 2007 Viburnam.................... Viburnam.................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Feb. 1, 1980.......................................... Consol. with Lebanon No. 77, Aug. 5, 2000 Lewis and Clark......... St. John....................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1987...................................... Consol. with Florissant No. 668, Dec. 11, 1995
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Fielding A. Poe....................................... Florissant.............................................. Alabama.............................Horace Hampton.....................................................Fairfield Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......................... Springfield..............................................Alaska...............................Stanley R. Foulke....................................................— Daniel R. Quesenberry.......................... Raytown................................................. Alberta..............................Douglas A. Sherns...................................................— Robert J. Crede...................................... Jefferson City...................................... Argentina............................Henry Burkhead.....................................................Villa Dominico William H. Chapman............................. Webster Groves..................................... Arizona..............................Jack P. Turner.........................................................Chandler Bruce R. Austin...................................... Charlston..............................................Arkansas.............................Jack Stockburger....................................................Winslow Ronald W. Clark..................................... Savannah.............................................. Armenia.............................................................................................................. Gus O. Nations....................................... St. Louis................................................. Austria..............................Dr. Leo Kandel........................................................Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 K. Roger Pennel..................................... Fairfax...................................................Belgium..............................Bernard Clarinval...................................................Brussels John Hess............................................... Liberty................................................ Brazil-Acre............................................................................................................ Dale C. Motter........................................ Kirksville.......................................... 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 Aroujo DeVasconcelos..................................... Carnell Cutbirth..................................... Galena.........................................Brazil-Espirito Santo...................Ademir Carletti....................................................... Arlie Hall................................................ Pineville............................................. Brazil-Goias..........................Osman Furtado.......................................................Goiania Larry F. Barriner................................... St. Louis....................................... Brazil-Mato Grosso....................Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias..........Cuiaba Larry Albright........................................ Webb City...............................Brazil-Mato Grosso do Sul...............Walter Rossi............................................................ Teddie E. Harrison................................. Independence..............................Brazil-Rio de Janeiro...................Ulysses U. Bittencourt............................................Rio de Janeiro Richard Harrison................................... Independence..........................Brazil-Rio Grand do Norte...............Waldisar Queiroga e Silva......................................Natal I. Marion W. Dey.................................... Columbia..................................Brazil-Rio Grande do Sul................Valnyr Goulart Jacques..........................................Rio Grande do Sul Claud F. Stephens.................................. Advance........................................Brazil-Minas Gerais....................Ronaldo Braga.........................................................Belo Horizonte Gary K. Brown....................................... Rich Hill......................................... Brazil-Maranhao......................Joaquim Elids Fiho................................................. David E. Austin...................................... St. Louis.......................................... Brazil, Orient of........................................................................................................ Dean E. Latimer..................................... Marshall..............................................Brazil-Para...........................Jorge H.S. DeMatos................................................Para W. Marion Luna..................................... Piedmont...........................................Brazil-Parana.........................Arnaldo Mazza, Jr................................................... Dennis C. McGuire................................. Farmington...................................... Brazil-Paraiba......................................................................................................... Rex M. Williams..................................... Rogersville................................... Brazil-Pernambuco....................Fernando Pinto de Araujo......................................Recife, Pernambuco Joseph E. Manson.................................. Keytesville......................................... Brazil-Piaui........................................................................................................... Matthew W. Cobban.............................. Springfield......................................Brazil-Rondonia.......................Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves.............Porta Velho Gary J. Barron....................................... Kansas City.....................................Brazil-Roraima........................Ivonisio Damasceno................................................Lacerda Robert L. Harder.................................... St. Louis.....................................Brazil-Santa Catarina..................Djalma Ouriques.....................................................Santa Catarina .........................................................................................................................Brazil-Sao Paulo.......................Erasmo Figuerira Chaves.......................................Sao Paulo Joe W. Johnson....................................... St. Louis............................................Brazil-Sergipe.......................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................Brazil-Tocantions....................................................................................................... Earl K. Dille........................................... Kirkwood........................................ British Columbia......................H. Nordan James A. Noland, Jr.............................. Osage Beach.......................................... Canada..............................John V. Lawer.........................................................Islington, Ontario John W. Wetzel...................................... Louisiana................................................. 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........................................ Columbia-Barranguilla.................................................................................................. Laymon A. Allgood................................. Cape Girardeau............................. Columbia-Bogata......................Victor Rojas Aguilar................................................Bogata Harry Gershensen, Jr............................ St. Louis...................................... Columbia-Cartagena...................Carloe Steer Luna...................................................Magangue (Bolivar)
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Neosho...................................................Delaware.............................James E. Turner Edward B. McInteer............................... Marshall................................................Denmark.............................Soren Nielson..........................................................Copenhagan Stanton T. Brown................................... Buckner........................................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..............................Olli Miettinen..........................................................Turku John Nations.......................................... St. Louis................................................. Florida..............................Thomas Earl Embree..............................................Casselberry Clay Earl Emerson Thompson.............. Richmond..........................................France (Natl.).........................W.H. Robinson.........................................................Dover William J. Bowser.................................. St. Joseph................................................ Gabon...............................Albert Chavihot.......................................................Libreville D. Robert Downey.................................. St. Louis................................................. Georgia..............................Thomas L. Blanton William Webb Edwards......................... Branson...................................................Greece...............................P. Argyropoulos.......................................................Athens James D. Sutton..................................... Piedmont............................................. Guatemala...........................Thomas V. Contreras..............................................Guatemala City Barney Douglas...................................... Gainesville.................................. Haiti (Grand Orient) Jeffrey O. Nations.................................. St. Louis................................................. Hawaii Leslie E. Denney.................................... St. Louis............................................... Honduras............................Peter Frohmader.....................................................San Pedro Sula ............................................................................................................................... Hungary Albert G. Tindall.................................................................................................... Iceland..............................Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson...........................................Rey Kjavik Dennis L. Hammack................................................................................................Idaho................................Clarence D. Parkhiser............................................Nezperce Frank P. Lesinski, Sr............................. Union......................................................Illinois...............................Charles Bond...........................................................Rushville Marvin Davis.......................................... Bonne Terre............................................. India................................G.R. Shantaram......................................................Bombay Danny Ferguson..................................... Calhoun.....................................................Iran.................................Mohammed Gholi Ghavan Daniel F. Cole......................................... St. Louis................................................. Indiana..............................Richard C. Thistle...................................................Huntington Ronald P. Krueger.................................. St. Louis................................................. Ireland..............................Victor Scott Randall M. Berger.................................. St. Louis...................................................Israel................................Daniel Doran...........................................................Tel-Aviv Frederich M. Woodruff........................... St. Louis.......................................Italy (Grand Orient)....................Mario Martelli.........................................................Ferrara Paul B. Tobias........................................ Chesterfield............................................ Japan...............................Masato Imamura J. Morgan Donelson............................... Princeton................................................ Kansas..............................Clifford D. Knauss..................................................Halstead William J. Hill........................................ Kansas City..........................................Kentucky............................Chris Stout Robert E. Hardester............................... St. Louis............................................... Louisiana............................Murray C. House Vern H. Schneider.................................. St. Louis............................................. Luxembourg..........................Prosper Schroeder...................................................Bonnevoice ................................................................ St. Louis.................................................. Maine...............................Wayne T. Adams Reagan Baird.......................................... New Madrid.........................................Macedonia............................................................................................................. Richard Smith........................................ St. Louis................................................Manitoba.............................Donald Lee Thomson..............................................Winnipeg Thomas C. Warden................................ Owensville........................................... Maryland............................Walter W. Conway..................................................Baltimore Robert R. Bradshaw............................... Boonville.......................................... Massachusetts........................Alan Haig Jelalian..................................................Boston Hoyt Young............................................. Roach.......................................... Mexico-Benito Juarez..................Tomas Guera...........................................................Torreon, Coahuila Bob E. Gowin.......................................... Independence...................................Mexico-Cosmos........................Antonio Hernandez.................................................Chihuahua, Mexico Ralph P. Bunnell.................................... Kansas City....................................Mexico-El Potosi.......................Alvaro Rodriguez Rodriguez...................................San Luis Potosi, Mexico Donald E. Baker..................................... Branson........................................ Mexico-Nueva Leon....................Benito M. Flores......................................................Monterrey
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Fred S. Livingston.................................. Rogersville............................Mexico-Occidental Mexicana.............Salvador Manuel Floresllmas ...................................................................................................................... Mexico-Tamaulipas....................Amado Abrego V......................................................Reynosa Tamaulipas ................................................................................................................... Mexico-Valle de Mexico.................Lic Valention Rincon...............................................Artes Num. 53, Mexico, D.F. Sheldon H. Snitz.................................... Overland Park, KS............................ Mexico-York..........................Fred W. Von Son.....................................................Mexico, D.F. Edwin L. Smith...................................... Marceline..............................................Michigan.............................Alan Barr J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............................. St. Louis...............................................Minnesota............................Henry R. Van Geest................................................Brainerd Jeffrey D. Lee......................................... Rogersville.......................................... Mississippi...........................Van Aubrey Evans..................................................Clinton Robert D. Jenkins.................................. Kansas City.......................................... Montana.............................Donald W. Schenck.................................................Helena Don D. Adams............................................................................................ Morocco (Kingdom of) William R. Robbins................................ Trenton................................................ Nebraska............................Jerry L. Rittenburg Gail Turner............................................. Brookfield........................................... Netherlands M. Robert Berger.................................... Grandview............................................. Nevada..............................Gerald L. Ogle.........................................................Reno Robert L. Wright.................................... St. Joseph........................................ New Brunswick.......................Earl I. Murrary Sam G. Austin........................................ Cape Girardeau..................... Newfoundland & Labrador............................................................................................... David H. Lewis....................................... St. Louis..........................................New Hampshire.......................David G. Thompson................................................Hudson Elmer Copeland...................................... Bowling Green....................................New Jersey...........................William J. Brierley..................................................Burlington Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville......................................... New Mexico *1 Rev. Billy R. Potter................................ California.......................................New South Wales......................H.M.A. (Murray) Bell..............................................Chatswood .............................................................................................................................. New York............................Harris Mandel Elvis A. Mooney...................................... Bloomfield..........................................New Zealand..........................E. Bryan Scott.........................................................Wellington Jack N. Matthews.................................. Jefferson City......................................Nicaragua David Eldon Turnbull............................ Troy..................................................North Carolina........................Ray M. Comer..........................................................Raleigh Blair C. Mayford.................................... St. Peters.......................................... North Dakota.........................R. Gail Hodgins.......................................................Sarles Donald E. Scott...................................... Independence......................................Nova Scotia...........................Roy Allister..............................................................Rideout Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............................ St. Louis................................................. Norway..............................Erik-John Schelbred...............................................Sandefjord Rocky E. Weaver.................................... Buckner.....................................................Ohio.................................Omer D. Barkalow D. Eugene Wisner.................................. Blue Springs........................................Oklahoma............................Fred Lowry..............................................................Tulsa Thomas L. Osborn.................................. Odessa.................................................... Oregon..............................John W. Wood..........................................................Heppner Stanton T. Brown................................... Buckner..................................................Panama Marvin C. Mendenhall........................... Liberty......................................................Peru.................................Miguel Noblecilla Vargus.......................................Lima Norman D. Johnson............................... Carthage....................................... Philippine Islands.....................Raymundo N. Beltran.............................................Manila William H. Wisbrock.............................. St. Louis..............................................Puerto Rico...........................Jose D. Martinez Tom T. Perkins....................................... Rocheport.............................................. Portugal Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville................................... Prince Edward Island..................Albert Edward Lavers............................................Charlottown D. Dean Rowe......................................... Seymour................................................. Quebec..............................Fred Gilman Matthew L. Quesenberry....................... Raytown..............................................Queensland...........................R.E. McNaught........................................................Toogootawah Marvin G. Shull...................................... Kansas city........................................Rhode Island..........................Norman P. Jehan....................................................North Sciutate ............................................................................................................................... Romania Richard L. Thompson............................. Dearborn...........................................Saskatchewan........................John L. Green..........................................................Regina ................................................................................................................................Senegal Jeremy M. Lowery................................. Cape Girardeau...................................... Serbia................................................................................................................ Jon B. Broyles........................................ Ballwin.................................................. Scotland.............................Barry M. Nutley Zelwin Eaton.......................................... Kirksville............................................... Sinaloa Russell Busby......................................... Dexter................................................... Slovenia.............................................................................................................. H. Ray McKenzie.................................... Hallsville..................................................Spain................................Fernando Robaina Gonzalez...................................Barcelona Steven I. Toybes..................................... St. Louis.......................................... South Australia.......................J.W. Johns...............................................................63 Windsor Ave., Woodville Pk, S. Aus. Joseph S. VanDolah............................... Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit...................................South Carolina........................Bobby R. Faulkner..................................................Summerville Ronald D. Jones..................................... Chesterfield...................................... South Dakota.........................Joe A. Minyard........................................................Sioux Falls Gordon E. Hopkins................................. St. Joseph........................................... South Africa..........................W.H. Ahrens
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Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr........................... St. Joseph............................................... Sweden..............................Ulf Von Feilitzen.....................................................Solna John W. Mayo......................................... St. Joseph...........................................Swiss Alpina..........................Jean Huguet Elvis Winchester.................................... Union................................................... Tasmania............................R.C. Kearney...........................................................Hobart Glenn E. Means...................................... Blue Springs........................................Tennessee............................Bristol Myers Roberts Frederick A. Troxel, Jr........................... Blue Springs............................................Texas................................Robert Walker.........................................................Port Arthur Terry C. Alexander................................ Milan.............................................. The Netherlands......................A. Th. ten Houten .........................................................................................................................Tojo-West Africa Harold J. Richardson............................. Bonne Terre............................................Turkey Gus O. Nations....................................... St. Louis............................ United Grand Lodge of Germany.........Wolfgang Vogel........................................................Frankfurt am Main Jonce Chidister....................................... Malden...............................Uniter Grand Lodge of Bulgaria........................................................................................... J. Steve Dodson..................................................................................................... Uruguay David W. Haywood................................. Fenton...................................................... Utah................................Robert K. McKenzie, PGM.....................................Ogden Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr.......................... Fulton...................................................Venezuela Jimmie Lee Moreland............................ Seneca................................................... Vermont.............................Donald P. Hyde Ronald E. Wood, Jr................................ St. Joseph..................................... Victoria (Australia)....................E. Holst Jimmie D. Lee........................................ Springfield.............................................Virginia..............................Charles W. Thompson.............................................Alexandris James E. Snavely................................... Farmington.........................................Washington..........................Milton R. Benson.....................................................Seattle Donald E. McGuire................................ Farmington................................... Western Australia Walter E. Aytes...................................... Cuba.................................................. West Virginia.........................John E. Hall............................................................Peterstown Larry C. Reynolds.................................. Rogersville........................................... Wisconsin............................Harold R. McDonough Donald H. Roller.................................... Sparta.......................................... Yugoslavia-Regular
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105..................................Kirksville 126.....................................Seaman 171....................................Hartford 210.................................Unionville 237....................................La Plata
35........................................ Mercer 97...................................... Bethany 106.................................... Gallatin 111.....................................Trenton 564.................................Jamesport
Adair....................... Sullivan.................. Putnam................... Putnam................... Macon...................... Sullivan.................. Adair....................... Sullivan..................
Mercer..................... Harrison.................. Daviess................... Grundy.................... Daviess...................
Princeton......................... Bethany........................... Gallatin............................ Trenton............................ Jamesport........................
Kirksville......................... Milan................................ Unionville........................ Hartford........................... La Plata...........................
Memphis.......................... Colony.............................. Edina............................... Queen City....................... Baring.............................. Glenwood......................... Greentop..........................
Palmyra........................... Hannibal.......................... Monticello........................ Hannibal.......................... La Belle............................ Canton............................. Wayland...........................
Location
RR 1 Box 65, Queen City, MO 63561-9731....................................................... PO Box 266, Milan, MO 63556-1425................................................................. 16705 State Hwy. 149, Livonia, MO 63551....................................................... 22241 Ponderosa Trail, Unionville, MO 63565................................................. PO Box 84, La Plata, MO 63549-0084...............................................................
George C. Scurlock....................... Dan Daniel................................... Mike A. Walker............................ Larry T. Odom............................. John L. Eckelberry......................
424 South Ballew, Princeton, MO 64673.......................................................... P. O. Box 315, Pattonsburg, MO 64670............................................................. 311 W Berry St., Gallatin, MO 64640-1097...................................................... 415 East 7th Street, Trenton, MO 64683.......................................................... 502 N. Grant St., Jamesport, MO 64648...........................................................
FOURTH DISTRICT
Elbert D. Holloway...................... Robert W. Wilson... 431 E 2nd St Donald C. Noland......................... Chad V. Gatlin............................. G.E. “Eddie” Mansfield................
THIRD DISTRICT
317 S Adams St., Memphis, MO 63555............................................................. Route 1 Box 63-A, Rutledge, MO 63563-9605.................................................. RR 1 Box 28, Edina, MO 63537......................................................................... Po Box 53, Queen City, MO 63561-0053........................................................... 978 North Jefferson, Kahoka, MO 63445.......................................................... RR 2 Box 1-c,Lancaster, MO 63548................................................................... 11662 Suncrest Way, Greentop, MO 63546......................................................
SECOND DISTRICT Ronald G. Gardner....................... Gary G. Gooch.............................. Terry L. Callahan........................ Jerry L. Rowl&............................. Rex A. Clark................................. Melvin R ‘Bud’ Lancaster............ Joseph L. Summers.....................
Address 4042 Hwy 168, Palmyra, MO 63461.................................................................. PO Box 1376, Hannibal, MO 63401................................................................... PO Box 248, 112 W. Maine, Lewistown, MO 63452-0248............................... 2018 Pleasant St., Hannibal, MO 63401-2670.................................................. PO Box 142, La Belle, MO 63447-0142............................................................. 1008 College, Canton, MO 63435....................................................................... RR 3 Box 26, Kahoka, MO 63445......................................................................
FIRST DISTRICT
James E. Yarbrough.................... J. R. Latta.................................... Charles L. Arnold........................ Karl E. Kramer............................ Paul A. Harvey............................. Paul V. Rathbun.......................... Shawn P. Mc Afee........................
Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered
2nd & 4th Sundays, 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 PM 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays 8:00 pm
6/9/1853 5/25/1854 10/16/1879 5/9/1850 10/19/1898
6/22/1866 1/16/1884 10/13/1881 10/17/1889
5/26/1864 5/28/1858 5/30/1857 5/30/1861
1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 5/6/1852 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/26/1864 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 P.M. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/16/1873 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/22/1924
2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 pm 4/25/1831 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1839 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1842 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1859 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1888 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 9/26/1907
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM JulAug 4th Thurs 8 PM 349...................................... Pollock Pollock............................. William J. Schnelle...................... 11277 Hwy B, Unionville, MO 63565................................................................ 1st Tuesday 7:30 pm 366.........................................Adair Kirksville......................... Kelley J. Snipes............................ 19341 Orrick Trail, Kirksville, MO 63501........................................................ 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 540.................................... Winigan Winigan........................... Wayne D. Smith........................... Po Box 5, Winigan, MO 63566-0005.................................................................. 2nd Tuesday
16.....................................Memphis 168.......................................Colony 291........................................ Edina 380............................... Queen City 414...............................Greensburg 427..................................Glenwood 635...................................Greentop
Lodge
Scotland.................. Knox........................ ................................ Schuyler.................. Knox........................ Schuyler.................. Schuyler..................
No.
18...................................... Palmyra 28......................................St Johns 58...................................Monticello 188...................................Hannibal 222.................................... La Belle 287......................................... Craft 588..........................St Francisville
County
Marion.................... Marion.................... Lewis....................... Marion.................... Lewis....................... Lewis....................... Clark.......................
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SEVENTH DISTRICT
305 S 10th St, Hopkins, MO 64461-9638.......................................................... 1260 W Crestview Dr, Maryville, MO 64468-2730........................................... 406 N Broadway Box 215, Fairfax, MO 64446-9512........................................ 610 E 14th St, Maryville, MO 64468-1112........................................................
SIXTH DISTRICT Jerry D. Roush............................. Marlin F. Slagle........................... Walter E. Bradfield...................... Rick A. Carter..............................
Chartered 10/10/1894 10/17/1878 10/17/1878 5/8/1851 5/30/1860 10/13/1871
1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 2nd Monday, 7:30 Dec- Mar, 8:00 Apr- Nov 10/12/1882
3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
10........................................ Agency Agency............................. Thomas M. Perry......................... 140 North Shore Dr., Lake Waukomis, MO 64151........................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm 6/1/1866 71................................... Savannah Savannah......................... David R. Ingersoll........................ 310 S. 14th St., Savannah, MO 64485............................................................... 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. (8:00 in 6,7,8) 10/28/1844 78.................................... St Joseph St. Joseph........................ Lloyd F. Waller............................ 3424 Nickell Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506-1483.................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 138......................................Lincoln Fillmore........................... Larry E. Carr............................... 8187 County Rd 58, Savannah, MO 64485....................................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 139...................................... Oregon Forest City....................... David E. Lancey........................... PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473-0524............................................................... 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 5/31/1855 189................... Charity Zeredatha St. Joseph........................ Loyd L. Salmon............................ 2933 Cook Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506............................................................ Second & Fourth Tuesdays 238.................................. Rushville Rushville.......................... David W. Page.............................. 24155 Park Rd, Rushville, MO 64484-9801...................................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/26/1865 269............................. Brotherhood St. Joseph........................ Dennis N. Vogel........................... 1310 Midyett Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2409.......................................... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1922 376...................................King Hill St. Joseph........................ Kenny Ruff................................... 3122 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506........................................................ 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 10/13/1870 508.......................................Saxton St. Joseph........................ Albert L. Smith............................ 627 N. 25th Street, Apt. 106, St. Joseph, MO 64506-2772............................... 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1882 600........................................ Cosby Cosby............................... Jerry L. Davidson........................ 1605 N. 43rd St., St. Joseph, MO 64506........................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908
Address 308 S. Main St., PO Box 250, Grant City, MO 64456....................................... Rt 2 Box 67, Sheridan, MO 64486-8951............................................................ 4456 285 Street, Stanberry, MO 64489-8132.................................................... 702 E. Highway 136, Albany, MO 64402.......................................................... Po Box 98, Grant City, MO 64456-0098............................................................ 409 South 3rd St., King City, MO 64463-9508.................................................
FIFTH DISTRICT
Robert D. Hull.............................. Gary E. James.............................. Archie L. Thomas......................... Jay L Ruckman............................ Wilbur T. Osborne....................... Jackson C. Spiking......................
Secretary Name
Buchanan................ Andrew................... Buchanan................ Andrew................... Holt......................... Buchanan................ Buchanan................ Buchanan................ Buchanan................ Buchanan................ Andrew...................
Hopkins........................... Maryville......................... Fairfax............................. Skidmore.........................
Grant City....................... Sheridan.......................... Stanberry......................... Albany.............................. Grant City....................... King City.........................
Location
50...........................................Xenia 470...................................Nodaway 483...................................... Fairfax 511.................................. Skidmore
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Nodaway................. Nodaway................. Atchison.................. Nodaway.................
No.
66.................................. Grant City 88......................................Defiance 109................................. Stanberry 127...................................... Athens 198.................................Allensville 377............................Ancient Craft
County
Worth...................... Worth...................... Gentry..................... Gentry..................... Worth...................... Gentry.....................
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89.................................. Friendship 199................................. New Hope 224.................................. Hamilton 232........................................... Polo 334............................ Breckenridge 539........................................ Dawn
38..........................................Callao 82.......................................Jackson 86................................... Brookfield 172.......................................Censer 228....................................Shelbina 481..................................Marceline
Macon...................... Linn......................... Linn......................... Macon...................... Shelby..................... Linn.........................
Lodge
Livingston............... Lincoln.................... Caldwell.................. Caldwell.................. Caldwell.................. Livingston...............
No.
15.............................. Western Star 37................................ Continental 157................................ North Star 162............................... Whitesville 308...................................... Parrott
County
Daviess................... DeKalb.................... Atchison.................. Andrew................... DeKalb....................
Callao............................... Linneus............................ Brookfield........................ Macon.............................. Shelbina........................... Marceline.........................
Chillicothe....................... Elsberry........................... Hamilton.......................... Polo.................................. Breckenridge................... Dawn................................
Winston............................ Stewartsville................... Rock Port......................... Whitesville....................... Maysville.........................
Location
819 Polk Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601-1322................................................... 1251 Deer Run Road., Elsberry, MO 63343-4011............................................. P.O. Box 66, Kidder, MO 64649......................................................................... 8444 NE Old 36, Hamilton, MO 64644.............................................................. 9750 Ne Blair Rd, Breckenridge, MO 64625-9785............................................ Po Box 124, Dawn, MO 64638-0124..................................................................
Gerald E. Thomas........................ George T. Teeter.......................... George T. Teeter.......................... Shannon L. Payton...................... Michael L. Dodd........................... Kenneth E. Jay............................
31249 Flamingo Road, Callao, MO 63534-2816................................................ 28603 Katy Dr, Brookfield, MO 64628.............................................................. 28603 Katy Dr, Brookfield, MO 64628.............................................................. 412 N Rubey St, Macon, MO 63552-1614.......................................................... 7659 Highway AA, Shelbina, MO 63468........................................................... 29802 Jasmine Rd, Brookfield, MO 64628........................................................
TENTH DISTRICT
James T. Henley.......................... John G. Amery............................. Thomas D. Swafford.................... Anthony J. Battaglia................... G. Raymond Johnston................. W. Dale Wood...............................
Address P. O. Box 5, 301 State Hwy 13, Coffey, MO 64636-0005.................................. PO Box 194, Stewartsville, MO 64490.............................................................. 18889 US Hwy 136, Rock Port, MO 64482........................................................ PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473-0524............................................................... 3353 NE Hebron Road, Maysville, MO 64469..................................................
NINTH DISTRICT
James E. Read.............................. Garland W. Ford.......................... Scott Melvin................................. David E. Lancey........................... Leslie E. Denny............................
Secretary Name
EIGHTH DISTRICT
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Chartered
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1846 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/23/1903 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1862 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1889
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 10/12/1847 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p. m. 5/31/1860 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1876 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1870 2nd & 4th Mondays, 8:00 p.m. 10/17/1889
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. 6/1/1866 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1900 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1856 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1856 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869
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19................................ Paris Union 48......................................... Fulton 60.......................... New Bloomfield 354......................................Hebron 565....................................Tebbetts 612.....................................Mokane 660.................................... Holliday
30...................................Huntsville 151....................................... Milton 344.....................................Moberly 486......................................... Cairo 527.......................................Higbee 610.........................................Clark
Randolph................ Randolph................ Randolph................ Randolph................ Randolph................ Randolph................
Lodge
Monroe.................... Callaway................. Callaway................. Audrain................... Callaway................. Callaway................. Monroe....................
No.
33............................................Ralls 64........................................Monroe 92.............................. Perseverance 136.....................................Phoenix 302................................ Lick Creek 491...................................... V&alia
County
Ralls........................ Monroe.................... Pike......................... Pike......................... Ralls........................ Audrain...................
Huntsville........................ Milton.............................. Moberly............................ Cairo................................ Higbee.............................. Clark................................
Paris................................. Fulton.............................. New Bloomfield............... Mexico.............................. Tebbetts........................... Mokane............................ Holliday...........................
Center.............................. Monroe City..................... Louisiana......................... Bowling Green................. Perry................................ V&alia..............................
Location
14172 Highway 15, Paris, MO 65275-9566....................................................... 6324 Cedar Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251................................................................ 821 S Summit Dr, Holts Summit, MO 65043-1454.......................................... 909 Concordia St, Mexico, MO 65265-1119....................................................... 5418 State Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080.......................................................... 4394 Twin Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251.................................................................. 20942 Route J, Paris, MO 65275.......................................................................
Kenneth E. Redding.................... Thomas J. Marshall..................... Philip S. Mathis........................... Joel C. Ridgway........................... Mark E. Nichols........................... James H. Patton..........................
P. O. Box 391, Moberly, MO 65270.................................................................... 902 Gilman St., Moberly, MO 65270................................................................. 1250 E Mc Kinsey St, Moberly, MO 65270-2084.............................................. PO Box 65, 311 Main St., Cairo, MO 65239-0065............................................. 625 Gilman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270-1739....................................................... 6363 Hwy P, Clark, MO 65243..........................................................................
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
Edward R. Torreyson................... John R. Douglas........................... James E. Trammell...................... Jared A. Price............................... Ralph M. Davis............................ Gregory A. Dyer........................... Ronald K. Landon........................
Address 55382 HWY HH, Hannibal, MO 63401-9632.................................................... 1118 County Rd. 216, Hunnewell, MO 63443................................................... 1114 Georgia St., Louisiana, MO 63353............................................................ 17516 Hwy F, Bowling Green, MO 63334......................................................... 218 E Vine St, Mexico, MO 65265-3260............................................................ 45339 Audrain. Road 548, V&alia, MO 63382..................................................
TWELFTH DISTRICT
Cloyd G. Jackson.......................... Glen D. Wilson............................. Dean N. Thomas.......................... Martin Hanley............................. Kenneth R. Brundege.................. Rennie L. Davis............................
Secretary Name
ELEVENTH DISTRICT
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Chartered
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/8/1840 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 6/11/1855 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/31/1870 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1885 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1910
1st & 3rd Mondays 3/1/1835 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1842 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. 5/25/1854 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1870 3rd Monday, 7:30p.m. 10/22/1902 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10/17/1923
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/9/1853 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 6/3/1866 1st & 2ndTuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1847 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/9/1859 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 3rd Tuesday 7:30 P. M. 10/12/1876
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57................................... Richmond 223............................................Ray 364.............................. Higginsville 444............................................Ada 476..............................Mount Hope
30...................................Huntsville 31........................................ Liberty 62.......................................... Vincil 113.................................Plattsburg 193.................................. Angerona 207...........................................Clay 311.................................... Kearney 393................................... Bee Hive 397....................................... Gower 438..............................Temperance
13..................................Rising Sun 53........................................Weston 120................................... Compass 339..................................... Fidelity 355..................................... Adelphi 504................................ Platte City
Ray.......................... Ray.......................... Lafayette................. ................................ Lafayette.................
Randolph................ Clay......................... Clinton.................... Clinton.................... Clay......................... Clay......................... Clay......................... Ray.......................... Clinton.................... Clay......................... Clinton....................
Platte...................... Platte...................... Platte...................... Platte...................... Platte...................... Platte......................
601 N. College, Richmond, MO 64085............................................................... 35085 W 73rd St, Orrick, MO 64077................................................................. 100 W 10th St, Higginsville, MO 64037-9595................................................... 325 Floyd Rd, Orrick, MO 64077....................................................................... 103 E College St, Odessa, MO 64076-1521.......................................................
Jack C. DeSelms.......................... Leonard L. Cook........................... Robert L. Fry................................ George H. Lovett.......................... Curtis R. Wilson........................... Larry D. Davis.............................
1630 NE 48th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64118............................................... 2221 Ottawa St, Leavenworth, KS 66048-1136................................................ 301 NW 67th Terrace, Gladstone, MO 64118................................................... 213 Almond St, Platte City, MO 64079-9651.................................................... 5758 SW Maple Ridge, Trimble, MO 64492-8119............................................. 1000 Mary Kay Lane, Platte City, MO 64079...................................................
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT
P. O. Box 391, Moberly, MO 65270.................................................................... 186 Jackson Ave, Liberty, MO 64068-2707....................................................... P. O. Box 66, Kidder, MO 64649........................................................................ 207 Truman Rd, Plattsburg, MO 64477-1531................................................... 8130 Southpoint Dr, Camden, MO 64017-9711................................................ PO Box 185, Excelsior Springs, MO 64027....................................................... Po Box 495, Kearney, MO 64060-0495.............................................................. 20405 Tri County Line Road, Lawson, MO 64062............................................ P.O. Box 406, Gower, MO 64454........................................................................ 7005 N. Montgall Ct., Gladstone, MO 64119-1198...........................................
Meeting Days
Chartered
10/20/1845 6/4/1855 10/19/1867 10/12/1893 10/19/1867
10/17/1842 10/11/1842 6/2/1866 6/2/1866
3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1842 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/21/1921 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1880 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1873
2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark Jul-Aug 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
1st Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
5/6/1852 10/11/1842 5/20/1850 10/13/1870 10/13/1870 10/12/1881
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Kansas City..................... Weston............................. Parkville.......................... Farley............................... Edgerton.......................... Parkville..........................
Kenneth E. Redding.................... Ronald L. Elliott.......................... David E. Dobbins......................... Richard M. Willdermood............. F. Wayne Dugan.......................... Mark T. Harmon.......................... Patrick A. Mc Guire..................... R. Wayne Briant.......................... Gower Lodge No. 397.................. Franklin Lukenbill.....................
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT
James D. Carter........................... Gary G. Foote............................... John O. Beale............................... Kenneth W. Mc Afee.................... Robert M. Keyserling...................
Address
2004 Cypress St, Higginsville, MO 64037......................................................... 1011 Mar Dr, Marshall, MO 65340-2434.......................................................... 12127 CR 355, Hale, MO 64643......................................................................... 906 S Locust St, Sweet Springs, MO 65351......................................................
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT
Robert L. Hayes........................... Roland O. Wood........................... Harold R. Shatto.......................... Francis L. Vaught........................
Larry E. Potter............................. Kenneth R. Osborn...................... Gary E. Zumalt............................ August L. Bottom......................... Joseph E. Manson........................
23471 CR 341, Bosworth, MO 64623................................................................. 22264 Highway D, Marshall, MO 65340-4753.................................................. 107 West Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096-9737.................................................... 627 Industrial Blvd, Slater, MO 65349-1653.................................................... Po Box 113, Keytesville, MO 65261-0113..........................................................
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/8/1840 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1840 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 5/9/1850 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. 5/28/1859 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1861 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 PM 9/27/05 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st @ 3rd Wed Sep-Jun 3rd Wed Jul & Aug 10/16/1872 506.....................................Lathrop Lathrop............................ Gregory E. Golden....................... 400 N. 33 Highway, Holt, MO 64048................................................................. 1st Tues. & 3rd Mon., 7:00 p.m. 10/12/1882
Huntsville........................ Liberty............................. Cameron.......................... Plattsburg........................ Missouri City................... Excelsior Springs............ Kearney........................... Lawson............................. Gower............................... Smithville........................
Richmond......................... Camden............................ Higginsville..................... Orrick............................... Odessa.............................
Lexington......................... Marshall.......................... Hale.................................. Sweet Springs..................
Location
149................................. Lexington 205................................. Trilumina 216.................................. Hale City 217...................................... Barbee
Lodge
Carrollton........................ Arrow Rock...................... Waverly............................ Slater............................... Keytesville.......................
No.
52........................................Wak&a 55.................................Arrow Rock 61...................................... Waverly 63..................................Cambridge 74........................................Warren
County
Carroll..................... Saline...................... Lafayette................. Saline...................... Chariton.................. Lafayette................. Saline...................... Carroll..................... Saline......................
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Lodge
Location
EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
Address
Meeting Days
Chartered
76............................. Independence 263.....................................Summit 305.........................Cecile Daylight 324................................ Mc Donald 337.............................Blue Springs 391....................................Raytown 392.................................. Christian 501.................................... Buckner 614........................ Mt Washington 618................................... Gr&view
54...........................................Index 147.......................................... Cass 276.................................Gr& River 450....................................... Belton 480.........................................Jewel 633....................................... Archie
Cass......................... Cass......................... Cass......................... Cass......................... Cass......................... Cass.........................
Garden City..................... Harrisonville................... Freeman.......................... Belton............................... Pleasant Hill................... Archie...............................
Independence.................. Lee’s Summit................... Independence.................. Independence.................. Blue Springs.................... Raytown........................... Oak Grove........................ Buckner........................... Independence.................. Gr&view..........................
1719 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64055-1433.............................................. 302 NW Shagbark, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064................................................... 8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct, Kansas City, MO 64151-1086................................ 1403 E Parker Ave, Independence, MO 64050-3118........................................ 401 SW 21st Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4027......................................... 608 Twilight Dr., Raymore, MO 64083-8811.................................................... 12417 S. Al Gossett Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070............................................. 125 Groom Ave., Liberty, MO 64068................................................................. 215 South Hunter, Independence, MO 64050-4039.......................................... 1521 W. 27th Terr., Independence, MO 64052.................................................
Jack R. Brown.............................. Robert L. Drury............................ Jon H. Seabaugh.......................... Richard C. Middleton.................. James W. Williams...................... David E. Reiman..........................
211 State Route F, Apt. F-2, Garden City, MO 64747...................................... 26111 S Freedom Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701............................................... 1905 East 281st Street, Cleveland, MO 64734-8971........................................ 301 Pacific Dr, Belton, MO 64012-2931............................................................ 18608 E Hubach Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-8596................................ Rt. 2 Box 272, Adrian, MO 64720-9565............................................................
TWENTIETH DISTRICT
Ronald M. Hickey........................ Robert W. Spence......................... Thomas L. Coleman..................... Kenneth M. Fitzgerel................... William E. Broggi........................ Chris T. Harrelson....................... James E. Leath............................ John W. Hess............................... C. Keith Wilkinson...................... Timothy T. Holmes......................
NINETEENTH DISTRICT
4th Monday 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.
10/16/1884 10/17/1867 10/15/1868 10/16/1872 10/17/1878 10/1/1914
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. 10/17/1923 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1887 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1877 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 1st & 3rd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911
219............................... Albert Pike Kansas City..................... Teddie E. Harrison...................... 16421 Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055-2942.................................. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00 pm 10/17/1895 220..............................Kansas City Kansas City..................... Erik G. Holland............................ 8720 N. Arcola, Kansas City, MO 64153........................................................... 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. July&Aug may be cancel by WM 5/30/1861 299.............................Temple Gate Kansas City..................... Lyman I. Ridgeway...................... 708 Glendale Rd, Liberty, MO 64068-2818....................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 446.....................................Ivanhoe Kansas City..................... Richard E. Graff........................... 17800 Bolger Rd, Unit 409-B, Independence, MO 64055-6775........................ 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 10/17/1901 617.............................. Swope Park Kansas City..................... Kenneth D. Best........................... 8830 Everett, Kansas City, MO 64138.............................................................. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 625....................................Sheffield Kansas City..................... Hugh E. Shubert.......................... 3225 NE 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64117................................................. 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/25/1912 630..................................East Gate Kansas City..................... Forrest G. Lowe........................... 8412 E 49th St, Kansas City, MO 64129-2104................................................. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/2/1913 656............................Country Club Kansas City..................... David E. Miller............................. 8863 East 52nd Terr Raytown, MO 64133-2105............................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. dark Jul & Aug 9/21/1921 659........................................ Alpha N. Kansas City................ William R. Perry.......................... 1539 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3810.............................................. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2nd Mon only in Jn, Jl, Ag 9/21/1921
No.
Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson...................
Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... Jackson................... ...................Jackson Clay.........................
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County
Cole......................... Cole......................... Moniteau................. Osage...................... Cole......................... Morgan.................... Osage......................
Fayette.................... Cooper..................... Boone...................... Boone...................... Boone...................... Boone...................... Boone...................... Cooper..................... ................................
Henry...................... Platte...................... Pettis....................... Johnson................... Johnson................... Johnson................... Pettis....................... Johnson................... Henry......................
Dana E. De Weese....................... C. Lowell Flessa........................... George R. Shelley......................... Steven D. Duncan........................
Meeting Days 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. dark July & Aug. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Chartered
5/26/1865 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/16/1879 10/15/1890
6/2/1866 10/19/1867 5/24/1864
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2/22/1999 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1841 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Dark July & Augus 5/28/1859 6150 Breezewood Dr, Columbia, MO 65202...................................................... 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1878 1904 N Southeast Trls Dr, Columbia, MO 65202............................................. 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 11999 Hwy F, Bunceton, MO 65237.................................................................. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 4009 Beach Pointe Dr., Columbia, MO 65203-6726.........................................
PO Box 290, Fayette, MO 65248-0290.............................................................. 305 Weyl& Drive, Boonville, MO 65233............................................................ 116 Adams St., Centralia, MO 65240-1402....................................................... 2801 West Henley Drive, Columbia, MO 65202-2659...................................... 2121 East Route M, Hartsburg, MO 65039.......................................................
1100 Jobe Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3636................................................. 5316 Smith St, Russellville, MO 65074-9405.................................................... 202 Linda Ln, California, MO 65018-1169........................................................ 909 Bannister Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109-5703..........................................
TWENTH-THIRD DISTRICT
Richard A. Schulz........................ Justin R. Wooden......................... Donald W. Felten......................... James D. Schepers.......................
Robert H. Bray............................. Billie R. Sullivan.......................... Daren A. Clark............................. James G. Wade............................ Bruce E. Martin...........................
Address
1455 NW 700 Rd., Holden, MO 64040............................................................... 137 SE 125 Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093-7707................................................ 27052 Camp Branch Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301.................................................... 614 E McPherson, Knob Noster, MO 65336...................................................... 48 SW 450 Road, Clinton, MO 64735................................................................
TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT
Bobby Delane Smith.................... Michael E. Sutton........................ Kenneth J. Wasson...................... Larry C. Fox................................. Carl R. Barker..............................
Larry L. Storer............................. Carl E. Riddle............................... Robert D. Weikal.......................... John T. Cecilia.............................
203 Highl& Dr, Windsor, MO 65360................................................................. Po Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079-0116.......................................................... 420 S Gr& Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301................................................................... 932 Ridge Dr, Warrensburg, MO 64093............................................................
TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT Secretary Name
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 11/15/1841 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1888 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1898 4th Fri, 7:30 p.m., except 3rd Fri. in Nov. & Dec. 5/28/1859 211..............................Hickory Hill Eugene............................. James A. Clark............................. 609 Versailles Ave, Tuscumbia, MO 65082....................................................... 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 320..................................Versailles Versailles......................... Orville H. Patten.......................... P. O. Box 341, Versailles, MO 65084................................................................. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1923 326.......................................... Linn Linn.................................. Norman W. Zweifel...................... 75 Huesgen Lane, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016-2362............................................ 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., CST 8 p. m .CDT 10/19/1898
Jefferson City.................. Russellville...................... California......................... Chamois...........................
Hallsville......................... Harrisburg....................... Bunceton.......................... .........................................
336.................................. Hallsville 356...................Ancient Landmark 456..................................... Wallace 602....................................... Acacia
43..................................... Jefferson 90.................................Russellville 183................................. California 185....................................Chamois
Fayette............................. Boonville.......................... Centralia.......................... Columbia......................... Ashland............................
4........................... Fayette-Howard 36.........................................Cooper 59.................................... Centralia 114.................................... Twilight 156.................................... Ashland
Holden............................. Warrensburg................... Sedalia............................. Leeton.............................. Clinton.............................
262...................................... Holden 265................................ Corinthian 272..................................... Granite 274.............................. Cold Spring 548......................................Clinton
Location
Windsor........................... Camden Point.................. Sedalia............................. Knob Noster....................
Lodge
29...................................... Windsor 169.......................... Camden Point 236......................................Sedalia 245............................. Knob Noster
No.
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Chartered
566 Dietrich Rd, Foristell, MO 63348-3204...................................................... 1119 Morning Star Ln, Saint Peters, MO 63376-5215..................................... P.O. Box 291, Montgomery City, MO 63361..................................................... 116 Hwy F, High Hill, MO 63350-9740............................................................. PO Box 67, Olney, MO 63370-0067.................................................................. 103 N 2nd, Marthasville, MO 63357................................................................. 1024 Arlington Ct., Warrenton, MO 63383.......................................................
TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
Conley E. De Priest...................... Ralph E. Gholson......................... Thomas L. Cahall......................... Phillip W. Engel........................... William W. Haines....................... David G. Bezold........................... Charles L. Colburn......................
TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT
34.............................................Troy Troy.................................. R. Bruce Hubbard........................ 1220 S. 3rd Street, Troy, MO 63379-2704......................................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/7/1841 46.................................. Wentzville Wentzville........................ Christopher J. Newbold............... 1601 Prospector Trail, Wentzville, MO 63385.................................................. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 6/2/1866 179..................... Pride of the West St. Charles....................... Frank H. Davis............................ 125 Braewood Circle, St Charles, MO 63301.................................................... 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Except Jul. & Aug. 5/28/1858 241................................St. Charles St. Charles....................... Rickey L. Uebinger...................... 203 St. Leo Dr., Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO 63366-1646....................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 260..........................Mechanicsville Defiance........................... Steven L. Phillips......................... 621 Glenco Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301-4822............................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 682.........................Lincoln County Winfield........................... Gerald E. Ashwill......................... 57 Cherokee Ln, Winfield, MO 63389-9679...................................................... 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Wright City...................... Silex................................. Montgomery City............ Jonesburg........................ Olney................................ Mckittrick........................ Warrenton.......................
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/8/1852 4th Friday, 7:30 p.m. 10/21/1897 2nd & 4th Mondays, 8:00 p.m. 1/12/1920 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1893 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1876 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/19/1917
10/19/1923 10/13/1870 10/13/1887 9/28/1905 9/26/1907 9/25/1912
Lincoln.................... St Charles............... ................................ St. Charles.............. St Charles............... Lincoln....................
5/28/1866 5/10/1850 10/23/1903 10/15/1868
11.............................. Pauldingville 75............................................ Silex 246............................. Montgomery 457................................. Jonesburg 473.................................... Nineveh 492..................................... Daggett 609................................ Warrenton
1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 4th Thrsday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM 2nd & 4thTuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 pm/ Dark July&August 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday 7:30 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Warren.................... Silex........................ Montgomery........... Montgomery........... Lincoln.................... Montgomery........... Warren....................
196 Creek Bottom Rd, Labadie, MO 63015....................................................... 1752 Hwy N, Pacific, MO 63069........................................................................ 1925 Highway K, Saint Clair, MO 63077.......................................................... 6546 Highway Y, Gerald, MO 63037-1404........................................................ Po Box 168, Owensville, MO 65066...................................................................
Richard L. Weible........................ Robert L. S&ers........................... Edward C. Burton........................ Clarence A. Barrows.................... John A. Kreter.............................
Address 135 Elm St, Sullivan, MO 63080-1511.............................................................. PO Box 552, Hermann, MO 65041-0552........................................................... 68 Kennedy St., Apt. 1, Union, MO 63084........................................................ 3320 Hwy A., Washington, MO 63090............................................................... 2932 Highway FF, Eureka, MO 63025-3401.....................................................
George H. Dodson........................ Richard B. Requarth.................... Matthew C. Rudolph.................... John L. Erfurdt............................ John E. Cerny..............................
Secretary Name
Robertsville..................... Pacific............................... St. Clair........................... Union............................... Owensville.......................
Location
363.................................. Fraternal 534.................................. Columbia 575....................................... Easter 593........................................ Union 624................................Owensville
Lodge
Sullivan........................... Hermann......................... Gray Summit................... Washington..................... Eureka.............................
No.
69...................................... Sullivan 123.................................. Hermann 173............................Gray Summit 251..........................................Hope 313...................................Meramec
County
Franklin.................. Gasconade............... Franklin.................. Franklin.................. St. Louis.................. Franklin.................. Franklin.................. Franklin.................. Franklin.................. Gasconade...............
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1.........................St Louis Missouri 27.......................Spirit of St. Louis 45................................. Bonhomme 79...................Polar Star Rose Hill 84..........................Webster Groves 484.................................. Kirkwood 601..................................... Clayton 616................................ Brentwood 629...............................Valley Park 642.................. Benjamin Franklin 684.........................................Noble
2.......................................Meridian 9..................... George Washington 95............................. King Solomon 281...................................... Fenton 443....................Crestwood-Anchor 455................... Gardenville-Cache 460..................................Lambskin 626.......................Magnolia-Euclid 636...................... Algabil-Freedom 673.......................................Arnold 717.................................Craftsmen
12.............................................Tyro 119..................................... De Soto 131........................................ Potosi 143.................................... Irondale 164.................................... Joachim 256.................................. Shekinah 338............................Herculaneum 535..................................Blackwell 632................................... Belgrade
St Louis................... St. Louis.................. St. Louis.................. St Louis................... St Louis................... St. Louis.................. St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis...................
Washington............ Jefferson................. Washington............ Irondale.................. Jefferson................. Jefferson................. Jefferson................. St Francois............. Washington............
Lodge
St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St. Louis..................
No.
3.......................................... Beacon 25..................................... Naphtali 40....................Mizpah Mt. Moriah 80....................................Bridgeton 360...................................... Tuscan 576............................ Olive Branch 623................... Overl&-Occidental 668................................. Florissant
County
St Louis................... St Louis................... St Louis................... St. Louis.................. St Louis................... St. Louis.................. St Louis................... St Louis...................
Caledonia......................... De Soto............................. Potosi............................... Irondale........................... Hillsboro.......................... Crystal City..................... Herculaneum................... De Soto............................. Caledonia.........................
St. Louis........................... St. Louis........................... St. Louis........................... Fenton.............................. Crestwood........................ St. Louis........................... Webster Groves............... Crestwood........................ Mehlville.......................... Mehlville.......................... St Louis............................
Creve Coeur..................... Webster Groves............... Ballwin............................ ......................................... Webster Groves............... Kirkwood......................... Clayton............................ Clayton............................ Valley Park...................... Creve Coeur..................... Creve Coeur.....................
Hazelwood....................... St. Louis........................... Florissant........................ St. Louis........................... St. Louis........................... St. Louis........................... Overl&............................. Hazelwood.......................
Location
3025 Silver Bow Ct., St. Louis, MO 63129-5221............................................... 7410 Alabama, St Louis, MO 63111.................................................................. 5214 Grace Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63116-4128................................................. 35 Worthy Ct, Fenton, MO 63026-2751............................................................ 150 Oakwood Ln, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fallon, MO 63366-1433.................................................... 560 Magoffin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63129-3743................................................ 4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410................................................ 1509 Atlantic Crossing Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-6921...................................... 101 E Donaldson Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129-3843.......................................... 3354 Boca Raton Dr, Arnold, MO 63010-4019.................................................. 3002 Arrowhead Point Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129-5240.................................
Gerald A. Bush............................. Lester M. Fielder......................... John T. Becker............................. Stanley D. Hoff............................. Patrick Mc Mullen....................... Martin W. Wynn.......................... A. Elmo Blum............................... James C. Ketcherside.................. Ronald Pierce...............................
16892 S. State Hwy. 21, Potosi, MO 63664....................................................... 103 Margies Way, De Soto, MO 63020-3825..................................................... 13866 Kingston Rd., Blackwell, MO 63626....................................................... 5962 Spruce St, Park Hills, MO 63601.............................................................. 12527 Keldan Rd., De Soto, MO 63020............................................................. P. O. Box 153, Festus, MO 63028...................................................................... P.O. Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048............................................................ 3624 Brittney Lane, De Soto, MO 63020........................................................... 11724 St. Hwy. BB, Caledonia, MO 63631........................................................
TWENTH-EIGHTH DISTRICT
David L. Jacobi............................ Ronald G. Fults............................ Ashley H. Underwood.................. Jeffrey L. Howard........................ Dallas J. Nichols.......................... Dwight E. Wyatt.......................... Walter S. Sawicki........................ Earl L. Freiermuth...................... Dennis E. Fetter.......................... Raymond J. Schuchardt.............. John T. Litzau..............................
DISTRICT 27C
20 Forest Crest Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017.................................................... 4330 Sinnwell Drive, St Louis, MO 63123-6829............................................... 4108 Forder Valley Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129-1957.......................................... 32 Weldon Springs Heights, St. Charles, MO 63304-5623............................... 1335 Greenmar Dr, Fenton, MO 63026-3350.................................................... 139 Manlyn Drive, St. Louis, MO 63122-2833.................................................. 465 Oak Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63119-2234...................................................... 2 Kentucky Blue Ridge Ct, Saint Charles, MO 63303...................................... 61 Hillcrest Blvd, Winchester, MO 63021-5255................................................ 1702 Shallowbrook Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146-4727........................................... 8640 Green Springs Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63123-1101.....................................
DISTRICT 27B Russell L. Wertz........................... Floyd G. Ward.............................. William D. Shermer..................... Thomas O. Gooch......................... David W. Haywood...................... Jack D. Heidbreder...................... Emory J. Hampel......................... Albert L. Howe............................. Bob G. Dillon................................ Rick Oloteo................................... Charles F. Wiegert.......................
Address 2525 Greenberry Dr., Florissant, MO 63033-6535........................................... 765 Venneman Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63122-3249........................................... 475 Durwood, Florissant, MO 63033................................................................. 6 Drummond Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135-1520.................................................... 1625 Summer Run Dr, Unit 12, Florissant, MO 63033-6455.......................... 4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410................................................ 11715 Larimore Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63138-2920........................................... 568 Prentice Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376-4547................................................
DISTRICT 27A
Francis J. Buchholz..................... Jesse J. Jannusch........................ Gary D. Hatchard........................ Garold D. Fritchey....................... H.G. Jerry Surkamp.................... Walter S. Sawicki........................ Ronald R. Angel........................... Don L. Taylor...............................
Secretary Name
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
Chartered
Sat. before 1st full moon, 7:30 p.m. 4/7/1825 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 2nd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 5/28/1851 1st & 3rd Saturday 5/26/1864 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/31/1856 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 pm 10/15/1868 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1922 2nd Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1887 3rd Saturday, 7:30 p. m. 10/1/1914
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/6/1852 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/10/1849 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 4/23/1992 2nd & 4th Thursdays/7:30 PM 4/22/1999 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 8/24/1989 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 4/27/96 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/27/1971 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3/15/1997
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1816 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/16/1999 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1841 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30pm 10/14/1846 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10/21/1897 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st & 2nd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/28/1949 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/2/1913 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/21/1916 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 9/28/2004
2nd & 4th Thursdays 5/10/1849 3rd Thurs. of each month, 7:30pm 10/14/1839 1st & 3rd Tuesday , 7:30 p.m. 10/17/95 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10/13/1870 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00 A. M. 9/27/1906 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2/22/1990 2nd &4th Fridays 7:00 PM 9/30/1959
222 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2008
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
141...............................Amsterdam 254........................................Butler 368............................ Crescent Hill 412........................... Appleton City
87................................ Washington 187.....................................Hermon 283....................................Stockton 292....................................... Lamar 303........................................ Osage 315.................................Jerusalem 371.....................................Sheldon 448................................ Schell City 482...............................Clintonville 490................................Montevallo 495.........................................Unity 605...................................... Walker
Laclede.................... Camden................... Pulaski.................... Pulaski.................... Pulaski.................... Miller...................... Camden................... Laclede....................
St Clair................... Hickory................... Hickory................... St Clair................... St Clair................... Benton.....................
Bates....................... Bates....................... Bates....................... St Clair...................
Dade........................ Barton..................... Cedar...................... Barton..................... Vernon.................... Cedar...................... Vernon.................... Vernon.................... Cedar...................... Vernon.................... Vernon.................... Vernon....................
Lodge
Address
4754 State Rd T, Stoutland, MO 65567............................................................. 73 Rustic Place, Camdenton, MO 65020.......................................................... Po Box 1045, Dixon, MO 65459-1045................................................................ 272 Vickie Lynn Ln, St Robert, MO 65584-4655.............................................. 14189 Rock Creek Road, Plato, MO 65552........................................................ 162 Brockman Springs Rd., Tuscumbia, MO 65082......................................... 712 S First St, Buffalo, MO 65622..................................................................... 11 Birch Rd., Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601.....................................................
P.O. Box 61, Roscoe, MO 64781......................................................................... Rt 2 Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779.............................................................. Po Box 204, Hermitage, MO 65668-0204.......................................................... P.O. Box 61, Roscoe, MO 64781......................................................................... 10241 NE 1461 Pvt Road, Osceola, MO 64776................................................. 21328 Valley Rd., Warsaw, MO 65355..............................................................
Rr 1 Box 389, Amoret, MO 64722-9750............................................................. 1009 Ruby Ave., Butler, MO 64730................................................................... Route 2 Box 263, Butler, MO 64730-9543........................................................ 3310 NW. 751 Road, Appleton City, MO 64724................................................
Charles D. Adams........................ Thad D. Yount.............................. James R. Pearson......................... James E. Belcher......................... Gary L. Jones............................... Richard E. Sprenkle.................... Randall L. Fellows....................... Robert L. Bryan........................... James R. Leonard........................ H. Gene Lasley............................. Everett L. Wolfe........................... Richard R. Mc Crery....................
35 N Hwy 39, Greenfield, MO 65661................................................................. 224 North Main Street, Liberal, MO 64762-9204............................................ 10130 S. Highway J, Stockton, MO 65785........................................................ 905 Jackson, Lamar, MO 64759........................................................................ 411 S West St, Nevada, MO 64772-3161........................................................... 19225 S 725 Rd, Stockton, MO 65785............................................................... Rt 4 Box 111A, Nevada, MO 64772-9215.......................................................... Rt 1 Box 324, Nevada, MO 64772...................................................................... 1400 S. 951 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744-7274...................................... RR 2 Box 153, Sheldon, MO 64784-9781........................................................... Route 1 Box 54, Deerfield, MO 64741............................................................... P.O. Box 112, Walker, MO 64790......................................................................
THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT
Carl F. Stanfill............................. Tommie D. Taylor........................ Larry D. White............................. Robert M. Dines...........................
THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT
Douglas Pyeatt............................. Robert E. Bulmer......................... James C. Munden........................ Douglas Pyeatt............................. Billy J. Bailey............................... Richard W. Land..........................
THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT
Norman W. Calk.......................... Bryon J. Lovell............................. Wayne Elvis Brandt.................... Aaron J. Rollins........................... Kevin T. Hamilton....................... Gary A. Shriner............................ Joe B. Mc Dowell.......................... James W. Fisher..........................
THIRTIETH DISTRICT
Wayne W. Blunt........................... Eric L. Johnson............................ Charles R. Kelly........................... James W. Heavin......................... James C. Anderson...................... William P. Dean........................... Bernard A. Mc Intyre..................
P.O Box AL, Steelville, MO 65565-0588........................................................... P.O. Box 631, Vienna, MO 65582...................................................................... 13860 County Rd 5480, Rolla, MO 65401......................................................... 205 W. Scenic Rivers Blvd, Salem, MO 65560-2432......................................... 1133 Am&a Ave., St. James, MO 65559........................................................... 615 N. Park Ave., Cuba, MO 65453................................................................... 22393 Hwy C, Belle, MO 65013-9505................................................................
TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered
5/25/1854 10/12/1869 10/13/1870 10/10/1888 10/18/1901 10/13/1871 11/1/1878 10/15/1885
4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1847 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1889 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/22/1896 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1883 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st Saturday, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 pm 10/17/1895 1st & 3rd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/29/1909
2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 9/27/1906 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871
3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1868 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1870 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1873 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM 9/21/1921
1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Saturday, 7:00 PM 1st Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Greenfield........................ Liberal............................. Stockton........................... Lamar.............................. Nevada............................. Jerico Springs.................. Sheldon............................ Schell City....................... El Dorado Springs........... Montevallo....................... Richards........................... Walker.............................
Amsterdam...................... Butler............................... Adrian.............................. Appleton City..................
Osceola............................. Wheatl&.......................... Hermitage........................ Roscoe.............................. Lowry City....................... Warsaw............................
Lebanon........................... Camdenton...................... Dixon................................ Waynesville..................... Richland........................... Iberia............................... Macks Creek.................... Conway............................
Steelville.......................... Vienna.............................. Rolla................................. Salem............................... St. James......................... Cuba................................. Belle.................................
Location
1st Saturday, 7:30 pm 10/14/1846 1st Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1878 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1861 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1862 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1863 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 10/13/1887 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., except Jul & Aug 9/27/1906 497....................................Equality Newburg.......................... George E. Ornsbey....................... 16563 State Route T, Newburg, MO 65550....................................................... 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 9/27/1906 531............................Lanes Prairie Vichy................................ Bernard A. Mc Intyre.................. 22393 Hwy C, Belle, MO 65013-9505................................................................ 2nd Saturday, 7:30 p.m., except Jul & Aug 10/15/1885
No.
77......................................Lebanon 94........................................ Vienna 213..........................................Rolla 225........................................Salem 230...................................St James 312......................................... Cuba 373..........................................Belle
County
Crawford................. Maries..................... Phelps..................... Dent........................ Phelps..................... Crawford................. Maries..................... Phelps..................... Maries.....................
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Lodge
Location
Address
Meeting Days
Chartered
PO BX 607, Ava, MO 65608............................................................................... 179 Nease Ln, Marshfield, MO 65706-9618...................................................... 19399 Robertson Dr., Licking, MO 65542-8118................................................ 105 E. 13th Street, Mountain Grove, MO 65711.............................................. 17416 Oakwood Rd., Houston, MO 65483-2813................................................ 4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville, MO 65742-9158........................................... P.O Box 115, Seymour, MO 65746.................................................................... Po Box 105, Plato, MO 65552-0105................................................................... 4350 E Farm Rd 186, Rogersville, MO 65742-9449.......................................... 3221 Oetting Rd., Mansfield, Mo 65704............................................................ 907 Oakl& Ave., Anthony Htg. & Air, Mountain Grove, MO 65711...............
THIRT-SIXTH DISTRICT
Thomas J. Williams..................... Richard W. Anderson................... Stanley F. Ritz............................. Robert R. Mastromarino.............. Reese H. Bucher........................... Randall J. Jones........................... D. Dean Rowe............................... Harold T. Dandridge.................... Fred S. Livingston....................... David A. Gray.............................. Michael R. Anthony.....................
THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 PM 2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
239...................................Hopewell Lesterville........................ Daniel L. Byron............................ 556 Co. Rd. 376, Annapolis, MO 63620............................................................. 4th Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1881 9/27/1906 353............................... Barnesville Ellington.......................... Bernard L. Morrison.................... Rt 3 Box 237, Redford, MO 63665..................................................................... 2nd Thursday/ 7:30 p.m. 555........................... Summersville Summersville.................. Hugh Anderson............................ P. O. Box 6, Summersville, MO 65571-0006..................................................... 2nd Thursday, 8:00 p.m. June-Sep 7:30 pm Oct-May 10/15/1891 9/27/1906 579.................................... Grandin Grandin........................... Billie M. Beardsley...................... PO Box 216, Grandin, MO 63943-0273............................................................. 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 607..................................Eminence Eminence......................... Richard D. Tyler.......................... Hcr 2 Box 41-04, Eminence, MO 65466............................................................. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/29/1909
Ava................................... Marshfield....................... Licking............................. Mountain Grove.............. Houston........................... Rogersville....................... Seymour........................... Plato................................. Rogersville....................... Mansfield......................... Norwood...........................
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
9/25/1988 9/24/2002
Reynolds................. Reynolds................. Texas....................... Carter...................... Shannon..................
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
26..............................................Ava 98...................................... Webster 145.....................................Latimer 158....................... Mountain Grove 177........................................ Texas 439............................. Mount Olive 459................................ Hazelwood 469..........................................Plato 477................................ Henderson 543..................................Mansfield 622................................... Norwood
James A. Nunn............................ Steve C. Gilkey............................. Gene A. Doran.............................. James H. Whitman...................... Harry L. Schumacher.................. Travis Lee Spears........................ Roger V. Wreath.......................... James R. Billedo.......................... Gary L. Benskin........................... Ricky L. Thompson...................... Rickie D. Baker............................ Eugene G. Kragnes......................
Douglas................... Webster................... Texas....................... Wright..................... Texas....................... Webster................... Webster................... Texas....................... Webster................... Wright..................... Wright.....................
Springfield....................... Walnut Grove.................. Ash Grove........................ Bolivar............................. Springfield....................... Buffalo............................. Springfield....................... Pleasant Hope................. Republic........................... Strafford.......................... Willard............................. Springfield.......................
7462 N Farm Road 203, Strafford, MO 65757.................................................. 317 S Walnut St, Walnut Grove, MO 65770............................................. 9214 106 W. College, Ash Grove, MO 65604.............................................................. P. O. Box 288, Bolivar, MO 65613..................................................................... 3020 South Sagamont Ave., Apt C-11, Springfield, MO 65807................ 4691 1101 Dogwood, Buffalo, MO 65622.................................................................... 626 E. Wayl&, Springfield, MO 65807...................................................... 2966 224 Hedgerow Dr, Ozark, MO 65721................................................................ 241 E Hines St, Republic, MO 65738........................................................ 1154 700 N. Old Orchard Rd, Strafford, MO 65757.......................................... 9390 10073 West Highway T, Bois Arc, MO 65612................................................... 4038 S. Parkhill Ct., Springfield, MO 65807.....................................................
THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 6:30 P. M. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday, 8:30 a.m./ On Holidays by Vote 683.................................University Springfield....................... Ronnie D. Hamilton..................... 1626 N. Grant, Springfield, MO 65803.............................................................. 7:00 PM, 4th Friday
No.
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
County
Greene..................... Greene..................... Greene..................... Polk......................... Greene..................... Dallas...................... Greene..................... Polk......................... Greene..................... Greene..................... Greene..................... Greene..................... Greene.....................
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224 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2008
93.................................... St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 103.................................West View 226........................................Saline 417...............................Whitewater 440.......................................Trowel 441................................... Excelsior 545........................................Zalma 615..................................... Chaffee 670..................................Perryville 672..................... Harold O. Grauel
153.................................Bloomfield 184.......................................Morley 310....................................Sikeston 407................................Charleston 489...................................Lakeville 532.......................................Dexter 573....................................... Bernie 596....................................... Puxico
Cape Girardeau...... Cape Girardeau...... St Genevieve........... Cape Girardeau...... Bollinger................. Cape Girardeau...... Bollinger................. Scott........................ Perry....................... Cape Girardeau......
Stoddard................. Scott........................ Sikeston.................. Mississippi.............. Stoddard................. Stoddard................. Stoddard................. Stoddard.................
Lodge
Bloomfield........................ Morley.............................. Sikeston........................... Charleston....................... Bell City........................... Dexter.............................. Bernie.............................. Puxico..............................
Cape Girardeau............... Millersville...................... St Mary............................ Whitewater...................... Marble Hill...................... Jackson............................ Zalma............................... Chaffee............................. Perryville......................... Cape Girardeau...............
Fredericktown................. Farmington...................... Desloge............................. Libertyville...................... Bonne Terre.....................
Location
Address
1281 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-3603................................ 631 Greensferry Rd., Jackson, MO 63755-1355................................................ 12434 Pine Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670-7105............................................. 1204 Fairlane Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701................................................ 1281 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-3603................................ 802 Aaron Dr, Jackson, MO 63755.................................................................... HC 02 Box 584, Zalma, MO 63787-9614........................................................... 127 Wright St., Chaffee, MO 63740................................................................... 300 Hwy. P, Perryville, MO 63775-9201........................................................... P.O. Box 203, Delta, MO 63744.........................................................................
Johnny M. Robey......................... Lloyd E. Michelsen...................... Robert A. Barnes.......................... Richard D. Griggs........................ William C. Knoderer.................... Dewey J. Pry................................ Royce L. Ellsworth....................... Leo H. Lowery..............................
502 N Viola St., Bloomfield, MO 63825............................................................. Po Box 171, Oran, MO 63771-0171.................................................................... 331 County Road 480, Sikeston, MO 63801...................................................... 1413 E Commercial St, Charleston, MO 63834-1409....................................... 31208 Ringer Hill Ln, Oran, MO 63771............................................................ 701 Albert St, Dexter, MO 63841...................................................................... 11988 County Rd. 670, Bernie, MO 63822........................................................ 20046 County Rd 283, Puxico, MO 63960.........................................................
THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT
David A. Rutherford.................... Rusby D. Niswonger.................... Shawn D. Caldwell...................... Robert C. Floyd............................ David A. Rutherford.................... Charles E. Schreiner.................... Tommy D. West............................ Timothy L. Cannon...................... Kenneth E. Corse......................... Michael E. Perry..........................
THIRTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT
Hugo D. Walka............................. Lee L. Francis.............................. G. Douglas Bales.......................... Claude B. Long............................. Gerald W. Dueringer...................
1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645................................................. 911 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640-2925........................................... 506 N. School Street, Desloge, MO 63601-3236................................................ 1121 N Desloge Dr Apt C1, Desloge, MO 63601-2944...................................... 881 Airport Road, Bonne Terre, MO 63628......................................................
THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered
10/16/1872 10/14/1891 9/30/1909
5/10/1849 5/10/1851 10/17/1901 5/26/1864
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1859 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1899 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1893 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1887 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1905 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1847 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 4th Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1862 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1881 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1890 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/26/1962 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/29/1969
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. except Jul. & Aug 551................................. Pendleton Doe Run........................... Glen E. Watkins........................... 3773 Highway 221, Doe Run, MO 63637........................................................... 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. 598..................................Leadwood Leadwood......................... Carl R. Cantrell........................... PO Box 502, Bismarck, MO 62624.................................................................... 2nd & 4th Saturdays
No.
110......................................Marcus 132.............................. Farmington 154.............................. Elvins-Ionic 234............................... St Francois 424................................ Samaritan
County
Madison.................. St Francois............. St Francois............. St Francois............. St Francois............. St Francois............. St Francois.............
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2008 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 225
Oregon.................... Ozark...................... Howell..................... Ozark...................... Oregon.................... Oregon.................... Ozark...................... Howell..................... Oregon.................... Howell.....................
255......................................... Alton 298................................... Sampson 327...............................Mount Zion 365........................................Bayou 387.................................. Woodside 463.......................................Clifton 496............................Robert Burns 536.................................... Ingomar 582..............................Koshkonong 637.........................Mountain View
Alton................................ Theodosia......................... West Plains...................... Bakersfield...................... Thomasville..................... Thayer.............................. Gainesville....................... Willow Springs................ Thayer.............................. Mountain View................
Kennett............................ Portageville..................... Campbell.......................... Hornersville..................... New Madrid..................... Caruthersville.................
Location
Address
Christopher J. Johnston.............. HC 61, Box 164-A, West Plains, MO 65775-9007............................................ Ronald P. Raymond..................... HC 74 Box 845, Theodosia, MO 65761............................................................. Jerry L. Marsh............................. PO Box 465, West Plains, MO 65775................................................................ Wayne R. Krause......................... 12073 St. Route 101, Caulfield, MO 65626....................................................... Robert G. Rogers.......................... 4678 US Highway 160, Box 21, West Plains MO-65775.................................. Merle H. Williams........................ Route 2 Box 2055-A, Thayer, MO 65791.......................................................... Harold W. Gosdin........................ HC 3 Box 698, Gainesville, MO 65655............................................................. Melvin A. Rodgers........................ 508 Hill St, Willow Springs, MO 65793............................................................ David N. Frealy............................ RR 2 Box 2255, Thayer, MO 65791-9660.......................................................... Douglas R. Doscher...................... 209 Angelica St., Mountain View, MO 65548...................................................
FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT
FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT
Kenneth G. Sample...................... Rodney D. Walls........................... W. Thomas Chidister................... Bradley G. Lell............................. Charles C. Hatley........................ Milburn R. Mc Call......................
2307 South Avenve, Kennett, MO 63857.......................................................... 509 East 5th Street, Portageville, MO 63873................................................... 1209 Charlotte Dr, Malden, MO 63863-1307.................................................... 7379 County Rd. 513, Senath, MO 63876......................................................... Po Box 203, New Madrid, MO,63869-0203....................................................... 3597 State Hwy J Hayti, MO 63851-9279.........................................................
FORTIETH DISTRICT Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered
3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Saturday, 6:00 p.m. 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesdays 2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
10/15/1868 10/18/1900 10/13/1870 10/11/1888 10/13/1871 10/13/1881 10/11/1877 10/13/1887 9/27/1906 9/29/1915
2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:00 p.m. 10/16/1889 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1857 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 5/30/1861 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1873
107.................................Greenville Greenville........................ Junior E. Wilson.......................... PO Box 397, Greenville, MO 63944-0563.......................................................... 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Not in July-Aug 10/4/1886 209..............................Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff..................... Bobby G. Livesay......................... 795 CR 311, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-9411....................................................... 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5/30/1861 369.................................Composite Doniphan......................... Perry W. Jenks............................. Hc 1 Box 693, Fairdealing MO 63939............................................................... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/13/1871 526.......................................Wayne Piedmont......................... Wayne G. Tucker......................... HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore, MO 63937-9419......................................................... 2nd & 4th Thurdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1885 568.......................................Naylor Naylor.............................. Georgie D. Blagg.......................... Rr 1 Box 616, Harviell, MO 63945-9506........................................................... 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM 9/29/1904
Lodge
Wayne..................... Butler...................... Rapley..................... Wayne..................... Ripley......................
No.
68.......................................Kennett 176...............................Pt Pleasant 212..................................Four Mile 215............................. Hornersville 429............................. New Madrid 461.......................... Caruthersville
County
Dunklin................... New Madrid............ Dunklin................... Dunklin................... New Madrid............ Pemiscot..................
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226 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2008
99.................................. Mt Vernon 129...................................... Monett 284......................................Canopy 383............................... Pythagoras 400.....................................Decatur 533.....................................Comfort
197...................................Carthage 335........................................Joplin 345................................ Fellowship 398....................................... Jasper 471..................................... Mineral 512.................................Webb City 549........................... Carl Junction 586................................... Criterion 681................. Southwest Heritage
247...................................... Neosho 293.................................... Sarcoxie 514......................................Granby 538.........................................Stella 621.................................. Anderson
Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper..................... Jasper.....................
Newton.................... Jasper..................... Newton.................... Newton.................... McDonald................
Lodge
................................ Barry....................... Lawrence................ Barry....................... Lawrence................ Barry.......................
No.
352....................................... Friend 379..................................... Billings 453..................................... Forsyth 515...................................... Galena 587.................................... Branson 674...................... Central Crossing 680................................Table Rock
County
10/10/1868 Christian................. Christian................. Taney...................... Stone....................... Taney...................... Barry....................... Stone.......................
Neosho............................. Sarcoxie........................... Granby............................. Stella................................ Anderson..........................
Carthage.......................... Joplin............................... Joplin............................... Jasper.............................. Oronogo............................ Webb City........................ Carl Junction................... Alba.................................. Joplin...............................
Mt. Vernon...................... Monett............................. Aurora.............................. Cassville.......................... Pierce City....................... Wheaton...........................
Ozark............................... Billings............................. Forsyth............................ Galena.............................. Branson........................... Shell Knob....................... Kimberling City..............
Location
20872 Lawrence 2130, Aurora, MO 65605........................................................ 1 Sunset Dr, Monett, MO 65708-1032............................................................... Po Box 149, Aurora, MO 65605-0149................................................................ 10130 Farm Road 1102, Cassville, MO 65625-9738......................................... 2848 Farm Rd 2025, Pierce City, MO 65723..................................................... 2094 Star Hollow Rd., Washburn, MO 65772...................................................
PO Box 246, Carthage, MO 64836..................................................................... 4195 S Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 64804........................................................... 817 W 9th St, Joplin, MO 64801-4261............................................................... 110 S. 6th, Jasper, MO 64755............................................................................ 106 N. Sergeant, Joplin, MO 64801................................................................... 1549 Heather Ln., Webb City, MO 64870......................................................... 489 W. Eclipse Road, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................ 4500 E 26th St Joplin, MO 64804-3451............................................................. 2323 N. Miller, Joplin, MO 64801.....................................................................
Henry A. Freund.......................... J. Richard Royce.......................... Darwyn E. “Jack” Rubottom....... Robert L. Hart.............................. Glenn Clifton................................
740 Oak Ridge Dr, Neosho, MO 64850.............................................................. 4846 S Louise, Battlefield, MO 65619............................................................... 1003 E Market, Diamond, MO 64840-0203....................................................... Po Box 134, Stella, MO 64867-0134.................................................................. PO Box 665, Alba, MO 64830.............................................................................
FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
Jerry D. Maggard......................... William E. Gilstrap...................... Richard A. Lowrey....................... Donald L. Rives............................ Jason S. Walker........................... Harold Eugene Bass.................... Burnard F. Massey...................... Wayne A. Lawson........................ John C. Kuehn.............................
FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT
James H. Maenner....................... Bradley J. Wells........................... George W. Mc Cormick................ Gail A. Purves.............................. Newell R. Ward............................ Michael Cook................................
Address 406 E. Church St., Ozark, MO 65721................................................................ P.O. Box 164, Clever, MO 65631........................................................................ 827 State Hwy H, Forsyth, MO 65653-5002..................................................... 597 Walnut Tree Dr, Galena, MO 65656........................................................... 548 Branson L&ing Blvd., Branson, MO 65616............................................... P. O.Box 542, Shell Knob, MO 65747-0069....................................................... 160 Ravenwood Lane, Lampe, MO 65681.........................................................
FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT
Patrick J. Stewart........................ Mickey J. Brown.......................... Norman J. Price........................... Carnell E. Cutbirth...................... Douglas R. Baker......................... Steven L. Elliott........................... Lloyd “Tony” Root........................
Secretary Name
FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS
10/19/1867 5/15/1890 10/17/1889 10/16/1872 10/13/1871 10/19/1898
10/13/1870 10/13/1881 10/16/1872 10/12/1882 9/26/1907 11/21/1975
Chartered
1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
5/28/1856 10/15/1868 10/22/1902 10/17/1889 9/25/1912
2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:30 pm 10/13/1870 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1873 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1882 2nd & 4th Mondays 10/15/1891 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 9/26/1907 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM 9/24/2002
1st Tuesday 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Days
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INDEX FOR 2008 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master..................................................................... Area Meeting.................................................................................. Itinerary......................................................................................... Announcements of M.W. Grand Master Elect-Rocky E.Weaver Appointed to Grand Line............................................................... Time and Place of the 188th Annual Communication September 2009.................................................. Biographical Sketch of M.W. Grand Master Bruce R. Austin........... Call From Labor................................................................................... Call to Labor......................................................................................... Call to Order......................................................................................... C2A-Chance to Advance...................................................................... Consents and Permissions................................................................... Dispensations....................................................................................... Officer Lists Past Grand Masters....................................................................... Committee List 2007-2008.................................................................. District Deputy Grand Masters (2007-2008)...................................... Regional Grand Lecturers................................................................... District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2007-2008)................................... Grand Lecturers Emeritus.................................................................. Election of Grand Lodge Officers........................................................ Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors......... 5% Membership.................................................................................... 3x First Line Signer............................................................................. Monday Night Banquet....................................................................... Grand Lodge Financial Report............................................................ Grand Lodge Officers (2007-2008)...................................................... Grand Representatives To and From Missouri.................................. Installation Installation Officers....................................................................... Grand Lodge Officers (2008-2009)................................................ Introductions Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri......................... District Deputy Grand Masters.................................................... Grand Lecturers Emeritus............................................................ Regional Grand Lecturers............................................................. District Deputy Grand Lecturers.................................................. Grand Lodge Officers 2007-2008................................................... Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Jurisdictions Grand Officers of Other Grand Jurisdictions............................... Past Grand Masters of Missouri................................................... Representatives of Appendant Bodies of the Masonic Family of Missouri................................................ Representatives of Adoptive Bodies of the Masonic Family of Missouri................................................
12 15, 114 17 172 172 4 21, 67 21 8 177 114 61, 115 181 183 185 186 186 182 66 11 120 120 67 43 6, 187 210 172 173 11 11 11 11 11 7 9 9 8 10 10
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List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri from its Organization: April 23, 1821................................................. 188-192 Lodge Directory in Districts................................................................ 214 Roll of “Dead Lodges” organized 1821................................................ 193-209 Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors.......................... 12 Opening.......................................................................................... 8 Order of the Past Master..................................................................... 67 Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living)........................................... 181 Photographs Grand Master Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008)................................. 4 Grand Lodge Officers (2007-2008)................................................ 6 Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2007-2008).......................... 69, 70, 71, 72 Truman Award............................................................................... 67, 73 Lodge Secretary of the Year.......................................................... 69 Round Robin Winner..................................................................... 112 Masonic Service Month.................................................................. 73 Masonic Public Relations............................................................... 73 Ritual Awards................................................................................ 113 Proposed Amendments for Action in 2008 Section 9.060 Incorporation (Lodge of Research)........................ 62 Section 24.010 Funeral Services................................................... 64 Proposed Legislation for Action in 2009 Section 22.030 (ENDOWED) Purchase Price............................... 167 Section 22.040 (ENDOWED) Forwarding Fee to Grand Secretary 167 Resolution (Plurality on Assessments)......................................... 168 Section 9.140 Use of Lodge Halls, Ante Rooms, and Buildings... 168 Section 10.040 Per Capita Increase.............................................. 169 Section 18.050 Exemption from Dues........................................... 170 Section 25.060 Lodge of Research................................................. 170 Resolution (Masonic Youth Organizations).................................. 65 Report of Auditor................................................................................. 43 Report of the Grand Lecturer.............................................................. 110 Report of the Grand Secretary............................................................ 114 50 Year Recipients......................................................................... 121 Statistics as of June 30, 2008........................................................ 134 Report of the Grand Treasurer............................................................ 137 Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri President........................... 21 Report of the Lodge of Research.......................................................... 144 Report of Committees: Chartered Lodges........................................................................... 76 Correspondence ............................................................................. 80 Credentials..................................................................................... 8, 133 Forms and Ceremonies.................................................................. 110 George Washington Memorial....................................................... 163 Grand Master’s Address................................................................ 75 Jurisprudence................................................................................. 61 Masonic Board of Relief................................................................. 166 Masonic Children’s Foundation.................................................... 163 Masonic Education......................................................................... 94
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Masonic Scholarship...................................................................... Mileage and Per Diem................................................................... Necrology........................................................................................ Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges........................................... Ritual ............................................................................................. Proficiency Card Holders (Sub I,Sub II part 1, 2 and 3 and Sub III).................................................................... Round Robin Competition....................................................... Ways and Means............................................................................
2008 143 136 141 142 93 158 61 74
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