GRAND LODGE Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons ofthe State ofMissouri
Official Proceedings One Hundred Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication
• Columbia
Sept. 28, 29, A. D. 1998, A. L. 5998
JEFFREY O. NATIONS GRAND MASTER, 1997-1998
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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master JEFFREY O. NATIONS Grand Master 1997-1998 Our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations, was born July 1, 1960 to Most Worshipful Bro. Gus O. (Grand Master 1979-80) and Virginia L. Nations in St. Louis, Missouri. He was graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1978, and from the University of Missouri at St. Louis in 1983, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Most Worshipful Brother Nations received his Master's Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in finance from Webster University in 1993. Jeffrey has a twin sister, Laura, and is the third of seven children. Brother Nations is currently employed at UniGroup, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. He has held positions in finance, accounting and treasury. He is a member of the St. Louis Treasury Management Association, and the National Treasury Management Association. Bro. Nations' Masonic career began in 1979 when he was initiated an Entered Apprentice at Purity Lodge No. 658 at St. Louis. He served as Master of that Lodge in 1984. Purtiy Lodge later merged with Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, where Jeffrey is still a member. He is a 32 degree KCCH member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis, and served as Venerable Master ofthe Lodge of Perfection in 1990. He is also a member ofthe Ancient Order ofthe Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Moolah Temple in St. Louis. Bro. Nations served as a District Deputy Grand Master 1988-89. He was appointed to the advancing Grand Lodge line in 1989 by Most Worship Bro. Tom Warden. He is a founding director of The Missouri Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, Inc., having served a president of that board in 1992-93. He has been on the board of directors of The Masonic Home of Missouri, Inc., since 1994, where he has been a member of the finance committee and served as president. Most Worshipful Brother Nations and his wife Nancy have two children, Jeffrey and Stephen. In his spare time, our Grand Master enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, water skiiing, golf, and computers.
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Grand Lodge of Missouri 1996-1997 JEFFREY O. NATIONS ••...............•...•••..... Grand Master 3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125 Deputy Grand Master STEVEN I. TOYBES 7711 Carondelet, Suite 400, St. Louis 63105 Sr. Grand Warden WILFRED G. SOUTIEA, JR 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129 Jr. Grand Warden FREDDIE D. ADAMS 32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957 Grand Secretary RONALD D. MILLER 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 Grand Lecturer JAMES E. SPENCER 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030 GLENN E. MEANS Sr. Grand Deacon 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029-9368 JIMMIE D. LEE Jr. Grand Deacon 7765 E. U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville 65742 Sr. Grand Steward STANLEY M. THOMPSON 311 N. Main, Richmond 64085-1163 ELMER E. REVELLE Jr. Grand Steward 16436 Green Pines Dr., Ellisville 63011 JOHN M. NATIONS Sr. Grand Marshal 7733 Forsyth, Suite 1150, St. Louis 63105-1817 MICHAEL HOWARD Jr. Grand Marshal 4136 McDonald, St. Louis 63116-3807 Grand Sword Bearer TEDDIE HARRISON 16421 Crackerneck Rd., Independence 64055 H.V (JAKE) JACOBS Grand Pursuivant 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles 63303-6309 REV RONALD R BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 6919 Trainor Ct., St. Louis 63116-3020 REV. MARVIN R DAVIS Grand Chaplain 220 S. Elm, Marshal 65706 REV DONALD E. MCGUIRE Grand Chaplain 412 Allen St., Farmington 63640-1850 REV BILLY R POTTER Grand Chaplain 33610 Wieneke Branch Rd., California 65018 Grand Chaplain SHELDON H. SNITZ 9852 Connell Dr., Overland Park, KS 66212 REV RONALD E. WOOD, JR Grand Chaplain 1904 N. 36th St., St. Joseph 64506 Grand Orator LARRY C. REYNOLDS 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65742-9801 RL. TICHENOR Grand Tiler 4508 NE Carolane, Kansas City 64116
One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication
Monday Morning ORGAN SELECTIONS PRESENTED BY JACK STOTTLEMEYER The Grand Lodge of Ancient t Free and accepted masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication on Monday and TuesdaYt September 28 & 29 t 1998 at the Holiday Inn Select t Columbia. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Earl K. Dille introduced the following officers t who entered the assemble area and proceeded to their respective stations: Grand Tiler - R.L. Tichenor Grand Orator - Larry C. Reynolds Grand Chaplain - Ronald E. Wood Grand Chaplain - Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain - Billy R. Potter Grand Chaplain - Donald E. McGuire Grand Chaplain - Marvin R. Davis Grand Chaplain - Ronald R. Bollinger Grand Pursuivant - H. U. (Jake) Jacobs Grand Sword Bearer - Teddie Harrison Junior Grand Marshal - Michael Howard Senior Grand Marshal- John M. Nations Junior Grand Steward - Elmer E. Revelle Senior Grand Steward - Stanley M. Thompson Junior Grand Deacon - Jimmie D. Lee Senior Grand Deacon - Glenn E. Means Grand Lecturer - James E. Spencer Grand Secretary - Ronald D. Miller Grand Treasure - W. Marion Luna Junior Grand Warden - Freddie D. Adams Senior Grand Warden - Wilfred G. Soutea t Jr. Deputy Grand Master - Stephen I. Toybes M. W. Dille called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge of Ancient t Free and Accepted Masons ofthe State ofMissouri - Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations of Mehlville t Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Nations as he entered the assemble area and proceeded to his station in the east. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with the Grand Honors. M.W. Brother Dille greeted Most Worshipful Grand Master Nations t who with a rap of the gavel t seated the Grand Lodge. 6
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Before consideration of the business and formal opening of the Grand Lodge Most Worshipful Nations introduced Mr. Bill Buck, General Manager of the hotel. Mr. Buck welcomed this Grand Lodge to Columbia and the Holiday Inn Select. "I want you to enjoy yourself, and rely on myself and my staff to give you the finest services that the hotel industry can offer. Thank you and enjoy." Most Worshipful Nations then made the following introduction. "Brethren, there are a lot of men in Masonary that stand out in this state and across the United States and the world. But we are thrilled and I know you will be honored as we greet this next distinguished guest. He is a man who is active, who has taken as his charge in life to be not only active in our fraternity but active with our state government, a man who certainly doesn't need any introduction in this room and I hope you will greet as warmly as you have received the rest of us. It is a privilege for me to introduce to you the Honorable and our Brother, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Missouri, Brother Roger B. Wilson." Brother Wilson addressed those assembled, expressing honor we all share in residing in a nation that has the highest quality of life in the world. He hoped that Masons would take a leading role in making sure that our states and our nation continue to focus on those things that are important, whether it is a charity to our fellow man, worshiping or the defense of our brothers, their widows and orphans. Brother Wilson offered to be of assistance on our stay in Columbia, concluded by offering a prayer. OPENING The Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the Star Spangled Banner were led by M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations. Grand Master Nations, with the assistance of the Grand Officers, opened the One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual. CREDENTIALS COMMITrEE INTERIM REPORT "Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, your Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that a constitutional number of Lodges is present at this session. RAy HILTON, Chairman" INTRODUCTION OF MOST WORSIllPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI R.W. Senior Grand Deacon Glen E. Means presented and introduced the Past Grand Masters in attendance: M.W. Brother Elvis A. Mooney (1968-1969), Bloomfield M.W. Brother J. Morgan Donelson (1969-1970), Princeton M.W. Brother William H. Chapman (1970-1971), St. Louis M.W. Brother Walter L. Walker (1973-1974), Neosho M.W. Brother Lewis C. Wes Cook (1975-1976), N. Kansas City M.W. Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978), Osage Beach M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn (1980-1981), Marshfield
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M.W. Brother William J. Hill (1981-1982), Kansas City M.W. Brother Earl K. Dille (1982-1983), St. Louis M.W Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985), St. Louis M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987), Farmington M.W. Brother Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989), Shawnee Mission, Ks. M.W. Brother D. Robert Downey (1991-1992), St. Louis M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994), Kirksville M.W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995), St. Joseph M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott (1996-1997), Independence Led by the Senior Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge saluted the past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. M.W. Grand Master Nations expressed his appreciation for the attendance of the Past Grand Masters at the One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Senior Grand Deacon escorted the Past Grand Masters by way of the east where the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master extended their personal greetings. M.W. Brother Elvis A. Mooney responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Masters. (Bro. Mooney) "We are, indeed, as Past Grand Masters, quite well aware of how important each individual in this Grand Lodge is, and each one of us remembers the favors, the support and the kindness, and the brotherly affection which you offered to us when we were serving you as Grand Master. I think we appreciate even more the fact that you keep on treating us so well after we have finished our time. Please be assured that we hold you in the same affection and wish you well. I pray that the Lord will protect this Grand Lodge and all of us who are here so we may continue for a much longer period of time. Thank you, my Brethren, for your kindness and for your warm welcome this morning." M.W. Brother Mooney moved that a resolution be presented to M.W. Brother J.C. Montgomery telling him how much we appreciate his past services, how deeply we respect him and how ardently we feel for him and Mrs. Montgomery. Brother Montgomery has moved from this state to be closer to their son. The motion was made and seconded and the vote reflects that an unanimous vote in favor of that resolution.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTER AND PAST GRAND MASTER OF OTHER GRAND LODGES R.W. Junior Grand Deacon Jimmy D. Lee presented and introduced the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions: M.W. Brother Max Carpenter, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Indiana M.W. Brother Stanley R. Falk, Past Grand Master of Alaska M.W. Brother T. Michael Fegan, Grand Master of Kansas M.W. Brother Raymond Clause, Grand Master of Iowa The Grand Lodge accorded these Grand Masters and the Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions the Grand Honors. After which they were greeted personally by the Grand Master.
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INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS RW. Senior Grand Steward Stanley M. Thompson, presented and introduced Grand Officers from other Grand Jurisdictions: R W. Brother Dwight Smith, Deputy Grand Master of Nebraska RW. Brother Frank Hinshaw, Junior Grand Warden of Hawaii. They were greeted personally by the Grand Master.
INTRODUCTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY RW. Junior Grand Steward Elmer E. Revell presented and introduced the Representatives of the Appendant Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri: Earl K. Dille, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Missouri of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Bob L. Detherow, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri Robert W. Schlichter, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri James J. Gibbons, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandary of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri William Meyer, President, Missouri Association of High Twelve
INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS R.W. Senior Grand Marshal John M. Nations presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation from M.W. Grand Master Nations.
INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS RW. Grand Lecturer James E. Spencer presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, who stood at their seats to receive words of appreciation from M.W. Grand Master Nations. Right Worshipful Brother Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus was introduced and personally thanked by M.W. Grand Master Nations.
INTRODUCTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STAFF OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Deputy Grand Master Steven I. Toybes, President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, presented the following as members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Each were requested to assume a place on the raised platform so that the brothers may see and honor their service to the Masonic Home of Missouri in Alphabetical Order. RW. Brother Freddie D. Adams
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R.W. Brother Curtis R Doyle R.W. Brother Patrick A. McGuire RW. Brother Glenn E. Means RW. Brother Larry D. Ross R.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. R W. Brother Gale S. Turner RW. Brother Robert D. Whitney Board Members unable to be present were: RW. Brother Julius H. Berg, Brother John W. Mayo, and Brother Richard H. Montgomery Also introduced were the Masonic Home Office Staff. Brother Robert C. Kellstrom, Executive Director Brother B. Todd Sanders, Director of Development RW. Brother Steven I. Toybes expressed his thanks for the support given by the staff and stated his appreciation. R.W. Brother Toybe asked that M.W. Brother Web Cook and R.W. Brother John Hess come to the platform. He felt these two individuals deserve special recognition and a special thank you for their untold number of hours in organizing a book fair to benefit the Masonic Home. Retiring Masonic Home Board members RW Brother Curtis R Doyle and R.W. Robert D. Whitney were introduced and presented certificates of achievement for all the good work they have done while on the Board was given.
NOMINATIONS FOR TIlE MASONIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS M.W. Brother Robert D. Jenkins nominated RW. Brother John W. Hess of Kansas City, MO. Curtis R Doyle nominated RW. Brother Robert E. Hardester of St. Louis, MO. Motion was made and seconded to elect these two individuals. Vote was taken and the motion passed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Grand Sword Bearer Ted E. Harrison presented to M.W. Grand Master a sword to be used by future Grand Sword Bearers use. M.W. Nations expressed appreciation to R.W. Brother Harrison for his gift to the Grand Lodge. Stating "I am pleased and grateful to accept this from you on behalf of the Brethren of this jurisdiction."
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Address of the Grand Master BRETHREN:
Most Worshipful Brethren, Right Worshipful Brethren, Worshipful Brethren, distinguished guests, brethren all, once again, welcome to the one hundred and seventy seventh annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of the state of Missouri. It is both an honor and a pleasure that you would distinguish this communication with your presence. We are honored as well to have with us this morning many distinguished guests. On my left you will notice quite a contingency of brethren who in many cases have traveled great distances to attend our communication today and tomorrow and to share in fellowship with each of you. Your presence here is such a pleasure for us, and might I say that, regardless of your station, Freemasonry is better now, and stronger because you never fail to answer the call. You refuse to accept anything but excellence, and no matter what the task, no matter what the challenge of the day might be, you come well equipped to not just face it, but to succeed. And for all that you continue to do, and for all that you have done, we're grateful. We're blessed that you would honor us today with your presence, and hope that we have the opportunity to hear from each of you over the course of our communication. On my right sits a constituency of honored gentlemen whom we all of course recognize; the Past Grand Masters of this Jurisdiction. In those select chairs we have literally hundreds of years of devotion to our craft - hundreds of years of competent leadership. These are the men who gave unselfishly of their time and talent, so that we might all advance this grand fraternity. They gave not just during their time in office, but every day since then as well. They continue to form the centerpiece on the table of Masonry. My dear brothers, thank you for gracing us with your presence and insight today. In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.010(1) of our Grand Lodge Bylaws, I herewith submit for your consideration, this accounting of my official acts during the past Grand Lodge year, and general report regarding the state of the Craft within our jurisdiction.
AREA MEETINGS There were ten area meetings this year. The towns in which those meetings were held were as follows: October 10, 1997 Sikeston October 11, 1997 West Plains October 17, 1997 Jefferson City October 18, 1997 Independence October 30, 1997 St. Louis November 8,1997 St. Joseph November 15, 1997 Springfield November 21, 1997 Hannibal November 22,1997 Kirksville May 23, 1998 Lebonan
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The area meeting on May 23,1998 was held as a makeup session for those individuals and lodges who may not have been able to attend any other session. The general format of the meetings included presentations by the Masonic Education Committee, the Public Relations Committee, The Masonic Home of Missouri, and the Grand Lecturer. I opened each meeting with a review of the legislation that was acted on at the September 1997 Grand Lodge Session. The crux of my message was, as it has been for most of my appearances this year, centered on the concept of the One-day initiations, or as we refer to them, "The Chance to Advance". I included a review of the history of our ritual, a look at current membership trends, and a review of the expected membership levels. These expectations were derived from the actuarial study that the Grand Lodge commissioned in 1996, and represented a continuation of the emphasis that the Grand Lodge has placed on investing the Brethren with as much information as possible about the condition of the craft, and where we might be headed if we choose not to pursue a change in our initiatory practices. I will again review these facts in a later section of this address. I felt that the area meetings were relatively well attended this year. I also sensed a different sort of enthusiasm developing among the brethren. It appeared to me that many brothers were more vocal than they had been in years past - both in support of certain programs and plans of the Grand Lodge, as well as against those actions. I am the type of man who is never offended by someone with an alternative point of view. I welcomed the opportunity to have open discussions about the very important issues and challenges that we face together as a Masonic family, and I applaud the compassion with which the brethren presented their ideas and opinions.
CORNERSTONE, DEDICATION AND CONSTITUTING CEREMONIES I have been fortunate to be involved in a number of public ceremonies this year. The cornerstone laying activity began on December 2,1998, at the United Methodist Church in Charleston, Missouri. This magnificent house of worship is beautiful in every regard. It includes recreational facilities, and a family center, in addition to the necessary facilities of a modern church. Approximately two hundred friends, family and brethren were on hand, and I feel that Freemasonry made an excellent showing. I want to personally thank R.W.B. Bruce R. Austin, DDGM-50, and the officers and members of Charleston Lodge for the excellent program that was conducted. On April 26, 1998 the Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone for an addition to the Methodist Church in Mokane, Missouri. On May 2, 1998, the Grand Lodge was proud to take part in the reenactment of the original Cornerstone Ceremony performed on the Adair County courthouse in Kirksville. The community celebrated the 150th anniversary of the building in gala fashion. In addition to the many community activities that took place over that weekend, the Masonic Family received coverage on the local television station, and the local radio station. On May 16, 1998 The Grand Lodge performed the Cornerstone ceremony for a public park in Clark, Missouri. Another wonderful, but warm day for Masonry. The event was highlighted by good food, festive local live music, and a inspiring display of masonic commitment to a community.
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Perhaps the highlight of the cornerstone activity occurred on May 22, 1998, when the Grand Lodge was opened to lay the cornerstone for and dedicate the new Scottish Rite facility in Columbia. It was a wonderful event and a proud day for Masonry. Approximately three hundred people were in attendance. Most gratifying to me was the wide range of people that were in attendance, including Brother Roger Wilson, Lt. Governor in Missouri, and members of nearly every masonic body, including Prince Hall. This event was broadcast on local radio as well. The festivities in Columbia were nearly outdone on the next day by the masonic family in Lebanon. On May 23, the Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone for a new civic center in Lebanon. This event began with a parade through the streets of Lebanon by the various masonic bodies, and was covered on local radio. On July 19, 1998 a specific communication of the Grand Lodge was held for the purpose of dedicating the new lodge hall for Summit Lodge No. 263 at Lee's Summit, Missouri. The new hall there is spacious and beautiful, including a large dining hall that will be used for a variety of gatherings. The brethren and ladies of that hall can be proud of their wonderful facility. Finally, On September 13, 1998, the Grand Lodge conducted a cornerstone ceremony for the new sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church at Sullivan, Missouri. This also was a remarkable event, because the existing building, around which the new sanctuary was built, held the cornerstone from the original location of the church, bearing a date of 1888, and the cornerstone of that building itself. Three masonic cornerstones in all! In each and every case where the Grand Lodge conducted cornerstone or dedication ceremonies, there was a blue lodge, and a district deputy who I know spent many hours planning every detail of the event. Every ceremony was successful. Each event brought special public focus on the traditions and principals of Masonry. In each case, the Grand Lodge officers walked into a very planned event, performed a brief ceremony, and then received the applause, compliments, and appreciation of the local community. That appreciation goes directly to those individuals who worked so hard. I am not just grateful to you for your efforts, but amazed at your abilities and devotion.
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Without a doubt, the most spiritually gratifying aspect of my involvement in the advancing Grand Lodge line has been my association with the Masonic Home. The opportunity to sit shoulder-to-shoulder with the quality and character of men who compose that board, and those precious ladies who have served on the O.E.S. advisory board, is priceless in my heart. In my tenure on the board, I have seen great progress made in adapting the institution to the changing needs of society. The re-negotiation of the contract with Laurus Corp. covering the Eastern Unit was a significant step in reducing a portion of the fixed cost of operations. The Masonic Home now pays only for the beds that we occupy. The Assisted Living Program has expanded, although not as quickly as the board would prefer. The challenge to the Board continues to be how to more fully utilize the Western Unit. This fraternity has at its disposal a beautiful facility with a capacity of forty residents. Currently there is less than twenty who call this
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place their home. When you consider that the facility is located in a major metropolitan area, near several thousand brethren, one would think that filling it would not be particularly difficult. But the challenge continues. As you have heard in the address of the President, alternatives are being evaluated as to how to more fully utilize the facility. Brethren, we have a continuing challenge in educating our brethren about the Masonic Home. Worshipful Brother B. Todd Sanders has done an excellent job since joining the Masonic Home in enlightening the members of the blue lodges and the Eastern Star as to the current services that the Masonic Home offers. But the key to extending our helping hand to more brothers and sisters lies in each lodge and chapter. Local members need to remain attentive to the status and needs of their brethren, and more aggressively identify the opportunities for the Home to be of assistance. Over the course of my involvement with the Board, through the more effective use of committees, we have been able to reduce the number of required Board meetings. This is a reflection of the talent of the board members, the efficiency and hard work of the staff, all coordinated under the capable and competent leadership of Robert C. Kellstrom, Executive Director. His ability to deal with a new boss every year, and the ever-changing composition of the Board is impressive, and with it we have made solid progress in advancing our cause.
STATUS OF THE SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST At the Grand Lodge communication in 1996, a resolution was adopted wherein authority was granted to enter into negotiations with Boatmen's Trust Company in order to achieve an early termination of the Samuel Stewart Trust, subject to arrangements for the protection of the income beneficiaries. An agreement in that regard has not been reached as of this date. You may recall that early in 1997, Boatmen's Trust Company completed its' merger with NationsBank. This merger delayed our progress. The new management team at NationsBank seemed to have little interest in our request to pursue the early termination. However, after some delicate correspondence by our retained counsel, we did get their attention. We are currently in the process of negotiating an acceptable agreement with the beneficiaries - one that will satisfy their desires, and allow us to gain access to the trust, and begin the charitable work that was intended by Dr. Stewart. I am hopeful that within the next year the Grand Lodge will be able to secure an agreement with the beneficiaries.
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION The Masonic Service Association ("MSA") is perhaps the most unheralded resource that our fraternity enjoys. In addition to the useful and timely information that is regularly distributed, MSA has champions the Hospital Visitation Program. Through the unselfish efforts of thousands of individuals across the country, many, many of our brothers and sisters are assisted, and the quality of their lives are improved. I had the honor of visiting the Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau on January 17, 1998. I was informed by Brother Euil F. Trickey, MSA representative, that the Home in Cape Girardeau has the distinction of
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receiving more volunteer hours by masons than any other home in the country. Countless brothers have over the course of the years each given literally thousands of hours each in assistance to the residents. Although the financial pressures on the Grand Lodge budget have precluded contributions to the MSA in certain years, I was able authorize a contribution this year in the amount of $1,000. Most Worshipful Brother P. Vincent Kinkead is Vice-Chairman of the Hospital visitation program, and continues to unselfishly devote many hours each year for the benefit of others. Please take the opportunity to thank him for all that he and the committee are able to accomplish. Over the course of my involvement with the Grand Lodge, I have had the pleasure of being exposed to R.W.B. Richard E. Fletcher, PGM, Vt., and Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association. His efforts and abilities defy comparison. I urge each of you to not only pay attention to the information and recommendations that the MSA produces, but most important, act upon them. Incorporate the ideas into your lodge programs.
GRIEVANCE AND TRIAL RELATED MATfERS Last year, Most Worshipful Brother Donald E. Scott appointed a trial commission in the matter of Bethany Lodge #97 vs. John Hallock. The trial commission consisted of Br. James D. Worthington, chairman, and Brs. R.L. Tichenor and Robert A. Gage. On December 17, 1998, the members of the trial commission met with the brethren of Bethany Lodge #97. The result of that meeting was a resolution of the dispute that existed which precipitated the leveling of the masonic charges, and a full, friendly, and complete conclusion, with each and all of the Brothers offering apologies, and promising to move forward in the true spirit of the Masonic Order. On December 23, 1997, I received a letter from Brother Worthington requesting that I approve the work of the committee and close the matter. Br. Worthington indicated that he would hold the file in case there might ever be any renewed hostility on the part of the brethren involved. He did not indicate however whether probable cause was established. I wrote to Br. Worthington on January 4, 1998 asking whether probable cause had been established. On January 8, 1998, Br. Worthington responded indicating that, based on a review of the specific circumstances, the establishment of probable cause was difficult and would be based on a very technical interpretation of the trail code. He further indicated to me that the acts committed by the accused that would constitute grounds for the "unmasonic conduct" were committed while the accused was testifying at the trial of another member of that lodge. It was my determination that although probable cause might have been established, which would require the action to proceed to trial, both parties involved wanted to reach a peaceful resolution to the issue. Since that peaceful resolution had been reached, the greater interests of Freemasonry in general, and Bethany Lodge in particular, were better served by closing the matter without a trial. I have seen far too many cases where purely trivial and personal matters expand into masonic charges. When the accuser or the accused are principals in the regular operation of the lodge, the issue splits a lodge in two. I have tried on a number of occasions to reach peaceful settlements of disputes
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without the trial process. The situation becomes aggravated, and the lodge suffers. If brethren would, before they file a complaint in a lodge, remember those words so freely spoken, but so seldom acted on: ".. .let his ear be the first into which you whisper....." I commend all of the parties involved in this matter for reaching the settlement. The lodge is in a better position because of it.
MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS It was my pleasure to have attended the Grand Bethel Session in Jefferson City on June 26, 1998. It was a particular honor for me, because the young lady who was elected and installed as Grand Bethel Honor Queen, Miss Julia Kitsmiller, is a friend of mine. Through my friendship with her Dad, Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller (Chairman, Grand Lodge Youth Committee) I have had the pleasure of watching her mature into a talented and inspiring leader. The Kitsmiller family is a true masonic family, with both parents and each child actively involved with our youth groups. I am convinced that this will be another successful year under her capable leadership. Because of other commitments that I had already made, I was unable to attend the annual conclave of DeMolay, held in Jefferson City in May. I was however, able to attend several DeMolay functions this year, including the 50th anniversary celebration at Kirkwood Chapter. I also had the honor of meeting dozens of young DeMolay men who continue to set the example of excellence in their order. A shining example is a young man named Matt Marrone, of Rolla, who I understand received national recognition for his membership recruitment efforts this year.
Certainly the most significant event that occurred during my term as Grand Master involved the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. The International Order of Rainbow for Girls is administered by a national governing body, The Supreme Assembly. Policies, decisions, and appointments are made through the House of Gold, which is in effect a board of directors for Rainbow on a national level. Members of the House of Gold are chosen from across the United States. For the last several years, Dr. Susan Albers held the appointive position of Supreme Deputy in Missouri. In Missouri, the Supreme Deputy appoints certain individuals to an executive board, which performs oversight, planning, and administrative functions. The advancing line of young ladies who lead the craft in the state, which is composed of both elective and appointive positions, is headed by the elected Grand Worthy Advisor. In June, Miss Deanna Martin, of St. Charles was elected and installed as Grand Worthy Advisor in Missouri. I first became aware of a growing issue between the Missouri Delegates and the Supreme Assembly in early April. A division, or "falling out", occurred that centered around Missouri's efforts to host the Supreme Assembly, which is the biannual communication of the national organization. After several years of planning, organizing, and fundraising by hundreds of people in Missouri, our state ended up withdrawing from their involvement with the Supreme Assembly. I am convinced that this was caused by the lack of appropriate coordination by both entities, and by a lack of direction from the Supreme officers and the House of Gold. The Supreme Assembly was held in St. Louis
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during the last week of July. In May, a number of very unfortunate events lead to the removal of Dr. Albers from her appointed office by Ms. Linda Friemann, Supreme Worthy Advisor. I personally spent many, many hours with many individuals in an attempt to prevent Dr. Albers removal, but in the end, I was unsuccessful. It is important for you to understand that neither the By-laws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, or those of the Order of Rainbow grant me any direct authority over that organization. In the best interests of Freemasonry in general, I took it upon myself to act as the peacemaker. Over the last six months, I met with dozens of individuals, made and received a multitude of phone calls, letters, and e-mail messages, and have pledged any and all available resources of the Grand Lodge in an attempt to avert the situation, and to assist our Missouri Rainbow in pursuing the constitutional change that they desire. Many people pleaded with me to step in and, in effect, demand that Dr. Albers be reinstated. These requests reflected convincing evidence of the support that Dr. Albers enjoys, and the distinct feeling that an injustice was being perpetrated on the Missouri Organization. At first blush, I felt that I might be able to take such an action. Being compelled and motivated to do so, I had made preliminary indications to a number of people that I would do so. However, after careful consideration of the situation, a review of the Constitutions of both our Grand Lodge and that of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, and after discussion with the advancing line and the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence, it was clear that it would be inappropriate for me to do so. I may have exceeded the practical powers granted to this office, and would have deprived the Supreme Assembly of the legitimate authority that they hold. These two facts might combine to erode the integrity and respect of the position of Grand Master, and that is a risk that I was unwilling to take. In June, the Supreme Assembly appointed a new Supreme Deputy in Missouri, Ms. Catherine Dent. Ms. Dent has appointed a new executive board. However, several events lead up to the removal of Miss Deanna Martin from her elected position as Grand Worthy Advisor. At this date, to my knowledge, the position remains empty. Miss. Martin took it upon herself to issue a letter intended for all masons and members of the Eastern Star and Amaranth. In her letter, Ms. Martin implied that Catherine Dent did not have the authority to take the actions mentioned above, relying on her election to the position of Grand Worthy Advisor, as opposed to her appointment. Brethren those statements are not true. The Constitutions of the Order of Rainbow grant a rather wide span of authority to the Supreme Deputy. Ms Dent took the action that she determined in her reasonable judgement to be necessary. The removal of Miss Martin was unfortunate, but was within the span of Ms. Dent's authority. The other concern that was consistently communicated to me was that certain members felt very strongly that the basic nature of the Constitutions of Rainbow are inappropriate. Those arguments rest on the fact that decisions and appointments can be made by the national organization without input or consultation from the states whom those decisions affect. Further, Missouri currently has no representation in the House of Gold. The members of that board are elected by that board. Finally, to secure a change to the constitution,
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which would be required to change some of the above, requires unanimous or nearly unanimous support from the House of Gold. The feeling that was continuously communicated to me is that as a result of the above, the Supreme Assembly and the House of Gold is an organization that is unrepresentative, unresponsive, ill-conceived, and ill-constituted. Brethren, that is a very strong statement, and while I don't disagree with certain aspects of the contention, I also cannot support those accusations in their totality either. On August 1, 1998 I met with five of the young ladies in the advancing line of the Missouri Grand Assembly. I spent several hours listening to their concerns and desires. They too wanted me to take action to have Dr. Albers reinstated. They also were very open in expressing their desire for certain constitutional changes. At that meeting I gave what I thought was wise counsel, and pledged to have the Grand Lodge support them in pursuing that constitutional change. I reminded them that such a change would not occur quickly, but that it was the only means by which the changes they sought could be secured. Apparently, this was not the answer they were looking for. I never received any additional information so that the Grand Lodge could assist. Instead I understand that certain of these young ladies are involved in the movement to secede from the established organization. While it appeared to me that all of the actions taken by both the Supreme Assembly and Ms. Dent have been within the scope and span of their formal authority, the impact of the changes has caused quite a bit of animosity and uncertainty among the Order. I understand that certain individuals and/or assemblies are contemplating or have already elected to secede from the International Order, and forming their own Missouri Rainbow organization. I also know that there are rumors circulating that the Grand Lodge of Missouri might establish or recognize the new organization. I also understand that certain monies and properties that rightfully belong to the International Order, but are in the possession of individuals who are no longer supporting the International Order, have not been returned. As a result of the forgoing events, a division may exist between certain Rainbow assemblies within our state. The Masonic support of the Order of Rainbow for Girls was granted by a Resolution of the Grand Lodge in 1967. Sponsorship of those organizations is subject to the regulations, if any, promulgated from time to time by the Grand Master, and shall remain in effect until changed by the Grand Master, or a successor, or by action of the Grand Lodge. On September 16, 1998 I issued a decision that only those Rainbow Assemblies that support and comply with the laws of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls are permitted to meet in the blue lodges of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri. If any assemblies elect to secede from the established organization, or are found to be conducting their business in any manner that is non-supportive of, or subversive to the Constitution and Bylaws of that order, or are not promoting the best interests of the Masonic Family in general, those assemblies will also promptly lose the privilege to meet within our Blue lodges. Such assemblies or organization shall be considered clandestine. Further, regardless of where such a clandestine assembly might meet, no lodge may sponsor such an assembly or organization with any lodge funds.
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Brethren, I believe that this situation is going to get worse before it gets better. The assemblies that have chosen to remain loyal to their obligation, and to the Supreme Assembly need your help. Please show your support by seeking those assemblies out, attending their meetings, and becoming involved. In all likelihood, we are going to lose some assemblies and members, which is a tragedy. But worse than that, it is a tragedy that could have and should have been avoided. I pray that those individuals who are pursuing and propagating the division might realize that the fundamentals of the organization are sound, and there is much good and productive work to be done. Each and every member took an obligation to support the organization, and just because it may not be perfectly formed, and even though we may strongly wish to institute basic changes in the way in which the Order is organized and administered, it is a violation of every good masonic principle to attempt to destroy the organization. If someone feels strongly that they cannot support the organization, then it is incumbent upon them to lay down the tools and simply walk away. But to walk away with the property and assets of the organization, and then to cast stones at the fragile temple is beyond contempt. Hundreds of girls remain within, and in respect of their feelings, I beg you to lay down the swords. Finally, as to those masons that may be involved, you too have promised to support the laws of our organization, and those masonic principles. I consider the efforts to cause a division within Rainbow to be a breach of those obligations, and subject to masonic discipline. I recommend that succeeding Grand Lodge administrations hold these brethren strictly accountable. As many of you know, the Masonic family has too many enemies on the outside, to waste our precious time in conflict with those from within. In spite of this situation, there are many more bright spots in our masonic youth organizations. If you walk into nearly any lodge, I'm sure that the brethren there will acknowledge the importance of being active with youth groups. But brethren, in the aggregate, our support of Jobs Daughters, Rainbow, and DeMolay falls well short of what it should be. It is only when a lodge has active youth group that you truly call it successful. Where the youth groups exist, there are entire families involved - Dad, Mom, and kids. The presence of these youth groups prevents masonry from being just an activity for Dad. Programs are formulated around the entire family. The young adults grow up not just with a familiarity of masonic principals, but a real appreciation for those principles, because they see their parents living and acting on them every day. These young men and women grow up to be active members of the masonic family, who in turn are motivated to get their kids involved. I have said many times this year, that you can spot the masonic youth on the street. You can identify the commitment that they have made, the fun that they have, and the high character they display as a matter of course. The masonic youth is the only sure-fire source of new members that we have, and yet, we still have much difficulty getting the lodges to sponsor a group. Brethren, I guarantee you that if you will support a youth group, you will witness a level of enthusiasm, fun and reward beyond your highest expectations. Nothing, let me repeat, NOTHING will breathe new life into an old lodge like a Job's Bethel, Rainbow Assembly, or DeMolay Chapter. Let me give you one small example of what I mean. I mentioned the
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Kirkwood DeMolay Chapter earlier. On a separate occasion, July 18, 1998, I was proud to be involved in the conferral of the third degree of Freemasonry on six brothers in one day at Kirkwood Lodge. The amazing part of the story is that five of them were senior DeMolays. Most lodges don't raise six men in a year, let alone on the same day. But that's the kind of excitement that you're in for when you have an active chapter. It would not surprise me at all in the coming years to find all of the officers in Kirkwood lodge to be former DeMolay.
GRAND LODGE OFFICE Last year, MWB Donald E. Scott informed you of the events that had transpired regarding the theft of monies from Grand Lodge funds by a former female employee of the Grand Lodge office, Mary Sabel. The losses that were identified and incurred in connection with the crime included $32,647.52 in direct identified losses, $13,397.26 representing the cost of the special audit that was performed in order to identify the direct loss, and $83.50 in miscellaneous costs. The total readily identifiable costs were $46,128.28. Of the costs mentioned above, Reliance Insurance Company, the general liability insurer for the period of time in question, has reimbursed the Grand Lodge in the amount of $32,397.52, which left a net cost to the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri of $13,730.76. On or about March 1, 1998, the Grand Lodge received a request from the Boone County prosecuting attorney's office requesting verification of the amount of the loss. I understand that this request was issued because the court was considering an order of restitution. On March 6, 1998 I responded to the prosecuting attorney's office as presented above. Reliance Insurance Company also issued a letter verifying the amount of their loss. Ms. Sabel was charged with the crime in Boone County, Missouri, plead guilty, and was found guilty of the crime. On March 23, 1998, I testified at the restitution hearing at the Boone County Courthouse, along with Br. Charles Harrison, the auditor who performed the fraud audit for the Grand Lodge. Ms. Sabel was found guilty of a class C felony, received a suspended six year prison term with a five year probationary period, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $44,816.02. This amount will be shared between Reliance Insurance Company, and the Grand Lodge. Ms Sabel was also ordered to pay $229.50 in cost, and $46.00 towards the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund. As of this date, no restitution has been received. We understand from a conversation with the Boone County prosecutor's office that restitution payments will be made over the next five years. In the matter concerning the former Grand Secretary, Mr. Terry C. Alexander, in July, 1997, Mr. Alexander filed a law suit against the Grand Lodge. M.W.B. Scott last year asserted our contention that the suit was unfounded, and without merit. Although the Grand Lodge has again this year expended a significant amount of time in dealing with this issue, I am pleased to inform you that the lawsuit has been dismissed with prejudice for failure by Mr. Alexander to prosecute. In a related matter, the Grand Lodge had, over the course of Mr. Alexander's employment, funded certain investments in anticipation of a the obligation to provide a pension for Mr. Alexander as provided in Section 2.170 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge, vis-a-vis the Pension Committee, and
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the advancing line, had deferred action on the disposition of these funds pending resolution of the lawsuit, and the receipt of an opinion from outside legal counsel as to Mr. Alexander's entitlement to such a pension. The lawsuit having been dismissed, and the Grand Lodge having received an opinion from the law firm of Spencer Fane Britt & Browne L.L.P., confirming that Mr. Alexander in not entitled to any pension benefit, we are now in a position to consider the disposition of the funds. The Pension Committee has received several proposals for alternatives and is currently considering those proposals and alternatives. I anticipate that in the coming months, a decision will be made in that regard. On more pleasurable topics, I encourage each of you to read the Grand Secretary's report. When you do you will learn of the many improvements in the operations of the Grand Lodge office. I am sure that most of the lodges have already noticed the improvement, for nearly everywhere that I went this year, I received complimentary comments about R.W.B. Ronald D. Miller, and his staff. There are several examples that I will mention. Over the course of the past year, we have developed and installed a new membership program on our computer. This system is the result of a number of individuals. Most significantly, Ron Miller, and especially R.W.B. Jon Broyles. John is a computer professional, a District Deputy Grand Master, and a member of the Education Committee. These brothers, capitalizing on the previous work by Br. Kevin Sample have developed and implemented an outstanding membership program. The Grand Lodge office now has real-time access to membership statistics and data never before available. It is certainly worth mentioning that as we contemplated the development or purchase of a software program, we evaluated a number of systems that are currently being used by other Grand Lodge jurisdictions. To purchase these systems would have cost between $35,000 and $85,000. I can say with all confidence that the system we now have surpasses the capabilities of those systems, and was developed at almost no cost, other than the cost of the computers and the Microsoft Office program in which they were developed. Jon Broyles and Ron Miller have spent countless hours developing and refining the system, and training the staff on its features and uses. The other outstanding development is that of our internet presence. Just last year, M.W.B. Don Scott authorized the development and implementation of a web site for the Grand Lodge. Since then, several brothers have been tireless in their efforts to develop an internet presence for Missouri masonry. Worshipful Brother Phil Elam, St. Louis, and Right Worshipful Brother Jake Jacobs, Defiance simply never rest in their efforts. Over the course of my term, these brethren have been instrumental in assisting more than 160 blue lodges in installing Web pages. I understand that Missouri now has more masonic web sites than any other jurisdiction in the world. In addition, the Grand Lodge site has been expanded substantially. I am proud of the fact that every appendant body is now accessible through our web site. In addition, each of the Grand Lodge officers has their own web pages. We are also in the process implementing an on-line system through which blue lodges may submit membership data changes to the Grand Lodge office over the internet. This action lays the foundation for an entirely new method of trading information with the Grand Lodge office. In the coming years, I
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expect that more forms and reports will be available for upload and download from our internet site. We now have most of the routine forms necessary for the blue lodges available for download over the internet. Brethren, please take advantage of these new capabilities. I trust that you will find them much more convenient and expedient that the manual requests through the mail, and it reduces the workload on the Grand Lodge office staff. I also want to make significant mention of the effort that Ron Miller has put forth this year in improving the appearance of our Grand Lodge office building. Ron has personally painted almost the entire interior of the building, and organized the files, and made other improvements. I want to mention that Ron has done all of these things with no additional compensation. I would not even venture a guess as to how much Ron has spent out of his own pocket for these improvements, but I will tell you that it is no small sum. Mr. Miller's contributions exceed the boundaries of the four walls of the Grand Lodge office. Ron's enthusiasm and commitment to the craft is unwavering. His efforts go well above and beyond the normal call of duty. He is a brother who sincerely loves this fraternity and its' brethren, and will go to great lengths to serve and satisfy whatever need might present itself Many of you understand the role that a secretary has within a blue lodge. In many instances, without a devoted and active secretary, the lodge can falter. Such is the case with the Grand Lodge. Because of his foresight, initiative, and drive, my job has been made much easier. I consider it a blessing for each and every one of us that Ron would answer the call from his fraternity, and serve each of us in such an unselfish manner. On a personal level, Ron and I have, of course, become close friends over the years. His is one of those priceless friendships that I will always cherish. I pray that I will someday have the opportunity to return the many favors that Ron so unassumingly performs as a simple matter of his good nature. That Ron might also call me his friend and brother gives to me a sense of accomplishment that defies description. I can never thank him enough or appropriately convey the appreciation that I have for all that he has done, not only for me, but for the fraternity as well. The Grand Lodge office staff also deserves recognition for the fine job that they perform. I will tell you in all sincerity that our staff's commitment and concern goes well beyond a simple employer/employee relationship. The staff has a deep respect and love for our order, and it is evident in their daily lives. I have tried, at every opportunity, to include the staff in the activities of the masonic family. They are all here at the communication, and I hope that you will take the opportunity to not only meet and get to know them personally, but also to thank them for the fine service that they provide to our blue lodges and members. I owe each of them a debt of gratitude for the friendship and support that they have each given to me over the years.
CONSENTS, DISPENSATIONS, AND PERMISSIONS Most of the consents and dispensations that were issue this year are presented in the Report of the Grand Secretary. Those consents, dispensations, and permissions are incorporated herein by reference. There are however, two that I would mention specifically. On June 29, 1998, permission was granted on my behalf for Billings Lodge
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No. 379 to sponsor a local elementary youth softball and basketball team using the lodge name and the masonic square and compasses symbol on the T-shirts that were provided for the team. This permission was inadvertently granted through a simple oversight at the Grand Lodge office. I am aware of the prohibition against the use of the square and compasses as stipulated in Section 25.110, as interpreted under 1963-22, 23, 128. I had no intention of establishing new precedence in this regard. The bylaws permit the use of the lodge name, and the letters "A.F. & A.M.", but not the square and compasses. The permission for use of the square and compasses is hereby rescinded, but the permission to use the lodge name continues in accordance with established law. In December, 1998, permission was granted to Table Rock Lodge No. 680 to present the fifty year jewel to Brother Lee Faust ofTable Rock Lodge. Brother Faust was not entitled to the award until July 1998, but in consideration of his many significant contributions to Masonry, his strong desire to receive the award, and his rapidly failing health, permission was granted for the early conferral of the award. Our dear brother passed away the following week.
DECISIONS On October 16, 1997 I received requests from Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 and Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 to approve courtesy work in Kansas for several brothers and petitioners. In conjunction with the action taken by M.W.B. Donald E. Scott to close the border of fraternal relations with Kansas, the request was denied. In accordance with the decision instituted by MWB Donald E. Scott during his term as Grand Master, I upheld the decision to close the borders of fraternal relations with the state of Kansas. I fully supported MWB Scott's action at the time, as did the other Grand Lodge officers. As I began my term, I continued to receive requests to allow residents of Missouri to receive the degrees in Kansas under the one-day degree conferral program. In addition, the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri still had approximately one hundred and fifty requests for waivers of jurisdiction that had not been fully processed at the time that the border was closed. I determined however, again with the consent of the advancing line of Grand Lodge officers, to keep the borders closed until such time that I could be satisfied on behalf of the brethren of this jurisdiction that the program was being administered in an acceptable manner. Over the first several months in office, I had numerous conversations with MWB Sowder regarding the program itself, changes that were being implemented, and our mutual desires to resume normal relations with the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. On February 23, 1998, while in Philadelphia, PA. at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, RWB Steven 1. Toybes, Deputy Grand Master, RWB Wifred G. Soutiea, Senior Grand Warden, and RWB Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, met with Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey K. Sowder, Grand Master of Kansas, and certain of his advancing line officers. We had detailed discussions about the program, and all were allowed to express their opinion. Having never done so, I took the opportunity to remind all those present about the implications the one-day program was having on us here in Missouri. At that mebting, The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri and the Grand
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Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas reached an agreement whereby the borders would be re-opened for all business, except for the waivers of jurisdiction for the purpose of receiving the degrees under the one-day format. On February 26, 1998, I issued a letter to all blue lodges in Missouri informing them of this action. On April 17, 1998, I received a request from R.W. Brother Gerald W. Burnworth of Algabil Freedom Lodge No. 636 requesting dispensation to instruct a Br. Palmeri as to the signs, grips, and words in the three degrees. Br. Burnworth indicated that the request was made in consideration of Br. Palmeri's difficulty in mastering the English language as it relates to the verbal proficiencies in the degrees. He also indicated to me in that he believed his heart to be sound and true, his intentions to be good, that he would be a credit to our fraternity, and that it is not his inability to understand the principals, tenants, and teachings of our work, but rather his inability to master the words involved. In the context of our Bylaws, I considered this situation to be a physical impairment, not a mental impairment. Dispensation was granted in accordance with and subject to the satisfaction of the requirements of Section 13.100 and 13.110 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, and a favorable vote by the lodge. I also incorporate herein by reference the decision given in relation to the issues with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. On May 26, 1998 I received a request from Right Worshipful Brother James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer, requesting an interpretation of Section 4.040 and 4.050 of the Grand Lodge Bylaws. R.W.B. Spencer indicated that certain District Deputy Grand Lecturers were not holding schools of instructions in each and every lodge in their district. While R.W.B. Spencer referenced Section 4.040, I believed that, based on our several conversations on this matter, that his questions related to Section 4.050 - District Deputy Grand Lecturers Powers and Duties, for it is that section that deals with visitations and schools of instructions. Section 4.050, sets forth two general duties for DDGL's. First under (original) clause (a), he: "Visits officially each lodge in his district, as far as practical." And second, under (1981-132) clause (b): "Holds Lodges of Instruction, for which he receives and expense allowance of $10.00 for each lodge instructed." Because the official visit and the holding of lodges of instruction are treated separately, I found no requirement in our by-laws that DDGL's hold a lodge of instruction in each lodge in their district. The Bylaws stipulate only that for each lodge in which the DDGL's conduct a school of instruction, that they be paid the required expense allowance. The other aspect ofR.W.B. Spencer's question however, and the focal point of our several conversations on this matter deal with the allowance paid to the DDGL's. Please note that in clause (b) that the expense allowance is paid for each lodge instructed, not each lodge officially visited. The practice has been that the DDGL's generally pay their official visit in conjunction with that of the DDGM's. The concern that R.W.B. Spencer expressed to me is that the some DDGL's are collecting the allowance without conducting the lodge of instruction. My letter to R.W.B. Spencer was intended to serve as a reminder to all who
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are involved in the process that the allowance is only to paid for those lodges where a school of instruction is actually held. Local lodges should only forward the allowance if a school has been conducted. The procedure for payment of the allowance is set forth in Section 4.050.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS There are so many people to thank.. I hesitate to mention any, I fear that I might inadvertently exclude some who deserve to be recognized. There are so many people who have worked so hard to make this administration a success. I will however attempt to adequately cover those kind and gentle fellows who have distinguished themselves through their gracious and productive efforts. Let me begin with the Past Grand Masters, each of whom have left their personal mark on my soul. First, of course, to Thomas C. Warden, for laying his reputation on the line by appointing me. I hope that what we have either accomplished or tried to accomplish are worthy in your eyes. Tom, you have no idea the impact that you have had on this Grand Jurisdiction - your contributions, and the effect that you had in establishing a style of leadership and management are still in use today by the Grand Lodge line. Your commitment to the long-range planning process was the vehicle by which successive administrations were able to achieve results. To Dan Cole for his incredible capacity to handle the "things" that needed to be accomplished, and for teaching us how important it was to give the brethren the cold hard facts. To D. Robert Downey for never being afraid to grasp any bull by the horns. To Dale Motter, for his incredibly practical approach to just about everything. Dale never missed the mark on anything. To Gordon Hopkins, for being able to understand and deal with anything, and for being absolutely one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine people I have ever met. To our dear friend James Cobban, who enjoyed everything about life. God rest his soul. And to Don Scott. I don't even think that I can adequately describe the impact that he has had on me. He's an incredible man in every regard, and I love him. To H.Y. "Jake" Jacobs, Grand Pursuivant for the friendship, brotherhood, instruction, fun, music, that we enjoyed over the thousands of miles we logged together this year, and for generally taking care of so many things with his "grand shovel". I have also been fortunate to have an excellent group of District Deputies. I am aware of a number of situations that presented themselves to DDGM's and were resolved without the need for my involvement. I'm convinced that there were countless others of which I am not aware. The District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers are the most dedicated, and the most capable men that we have among our vast membership. They are the ones that not only make Freemasonry work across this Grand Jurisdiction, but take care of the appendant details and problems as well. Without the blessing of this group of individuals, Freemasonry would, in all likelihood, come to a screeching halt. Gentlemen, we owe you a debt of gratitude that we
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can't adequately express, let alone repay. I hope that the brotherly love and appreciation you receive from the brethren whom you serve warms your soul as much as your presence and commitment warms ours. The efficacy of any Grand Master or Grand Administration is in most respects, determined by the skill and abilities of the advancing line of officers. I have been blessed to have been surrounded by perhaps the finest group of officers for which one could ask. These gentlemen, these brothers, are an effective blend of a broad range of experiences, abilities, and attitudes. When you consider the group as a whole, you easily understand how they have made my job infinitely easier. I have been amazed at the quality of their deliberations. Old is balanced against new. Tradition and heritage are balanced against the need for change. In all of our efforts, their voices have echoed what they believed to be the needs and desires of the brethren that we collectively serve. Tomorrow, when I pass the gavel, I'll do so knowing that for many years to come, it will be in capable and compassionate hands. Finally, and perhaps most important, to the brethren. To those thousands of dedicated souls who continue to work diligently in the name of Freemasonry, and most of whom never receive adequate thanks or recognition. Wherever I went this year, I was welcomed as a true friend and brother. So many of you worked so hard to make that happen. In too many places the light of Masonry grows dimmer and dimmer, but it is kept aglow by a few brethren who care deeply about our institution, recognize that the fate of Masonry in their community lies in their hands and, animated by that recognition, greet the ever-increasing challenge with a smile and a warm handshake. STATE OF THE CRAFr I have had the distinct pleasure this year of witnessing the best and the brightest that Freemasonry in this state has to offer. There is so much for us to be proud of. In many areas of the state, Freemasonry is alive and well. Lodges are active in their community, performing charitable acts and community service. In small towns like Savannah, Missouri, where a small lodge is busy performing degree work at nearly every meeting. It is peculiar, but inspiring to me that as I have visited some of these successful and incredibly active lodges, in some cases, the brethren seem bewildered by their success. By that, I mean that they sometimes have trouble explaining what it is that is contributing to the renewed popularity of Freemasonry in that community. As I have mentally surveyed these lodges, I find a common thread - a thread that we should all strive to imitate - and a pattern of activity that is contagious. Successful lodges seem to have three things in common: 1. A commitment to a program of community service. 2. An attentive ear to the needs and desires of their brethren 3. A fun atmosphere at their stated communications
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do OUTSIDE the lodge, and it is most likely those efforts with which they want to be associated. Obviously, no one sees or cares about what goes on inside a lodge until after he has become a member. That is why it is so important for a lodge to be actively involved in the community. By showing a commitment to the community, the lodge develops a reputation, and an identity for good. We are seen as a contributor to the public good, as opposed to a private and mysterious organization. This reputation serves as a magnet for men to satisfy their need to give something back. When you combine this public reputation with the rich tradition, heritage, and important teachings of Freemasonry, you have a powerful combination that acts as a catalyst for growth. The attention to the needs and desires of the brethren solidifies in the hearts and minds of our brethren and their families that we are true to our purposes and teachings of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Finally, the fun atmosphere at the meetings means that the brethren enjoy what they are doing. It substantiates the time commitment, and creates the strong bonds between brothers. It is certainly worthwhile to note that the officers of successful lodges are not necessarily the best ritualists, although some of them certainly are. I have sat in lodges where the officers are absolutely letter perfect, but the air of expectations from the sidelines, and pressure to perform to perfection create a tension in the air that may make many brethren uneasy. Conversely, I have also sat in active lodges and listened as the officers stumble through the ritual, but I was convinced that everyone was certainly comfortable, and enjoyed themselves. Brethren, I don't mean to imply that a precise execution of the ritual is not important - it is. But when those expectations inhibit the enjoyment of the members, it's time to back off just a bit. If we're not having fun at our labors, what long-term results can we expect? Please try to find a blend between the pride of good execution of the ritual, and the need to have a fun and pleasant atmosphere. There are, unfortunately, a number of lodges that are in dire straits. I am aware of several lodges that are not able to hold the stated communications that are required by our Bylaws. There are a number of lodges that have not attended Grand Lodge in a number of years. Lodges where District Deputy Grand Masters could not make an official visit because the requisite number of officers or visitors were not present to be able to open a communication. In the greater interests of Freemasonry, I chose in these cases not to strictly enforce that portion of our Bylaws that would require me to arrest the charters of those lodges. My overriding concern was that if those lodges were to close, the light of Masonry might be forever distinguished in that community. I also felt that as long as there was a couple of brothers who still had a care and concern for those lodges, there was a chance that the lodge could be revived. I recommend that these lodges be closely monitored and assisted in the future in an attempt to create a revival. I urge the brethren of lodges that surround these troubled lodges to attend and support those lodges, and to provide the leadership necessary to revitalize them.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CLOSING I wish that the state of the Craft was such that I might stand here today, waiving the flag of success, and speak in those glittering generalities of praise
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and glory of having finally turned the corner from the problems of the past. I wish that I could bring to you a message of accomplishment, of enjoyment, and of wonderment of the spectacle of a Fraternal organization that was in all respects, healthy, prosperous, and growing. Oh, how each of you who have worked so hard, and continue to labor in the great name of our dear institution, deserve to enjoy the success and applause that is the appendant fruit of your industrious efforts. I'm afraid to do that though, would be a disservice, and an insult to your integrity. You good people are much too smart for that. While it might gratify us for the moment to enjoy the goose bumps that that type of endeavor might afford, it might also cause us to neglect or to ignore the great challenge that lies ahead. But, my friends, you deserve better than that. You deserve the truth. You deserve to hear the frank and honest discussion of the very real predicament that this great institution of ours faces. Your keen intellect and insight deserve to be challenged in such a way that we all might open our hearts and minds to the reality of our current existence, and the challenge that continues to present itself to us. The challenge that if ignored or neglected will mean the end to Freemasonry as we know it. I speak today, of the challenge of renewal - the challenge of change. The challenge to look deeply within our hearts and recognize that our posterity depends on our ability to lay down any outdated contentions of what Freemasonry should be, and to address in a modern and progressive way, all that it can be. And then for us, before we leave the room today, to make the tough choices that are necessary to preserve this great association. Today I want to, and perhaps for the last time, refresh your understanding of our membership trends. I want to remind you of what we have accomplished historically. I will talk about where we are today, and probably more startling, give you an idea of where we will be if we continue on the same course that we have been following in recent years. Finally, I will of course cover a subject that I have covered just a few times this year - that's right, the one-day degree conferral legislation. It's appropriate, I think, that I make one last pass on the subject, for just a little later on today we will today consider that legislation for action. Let me, if I may, begin with a recap of our membership trends over the last several decades. Masonic Membership in Missouri peaked in 1957, at a level just above 124,000 masons. Every year since then, with the exception of 1961, when we squeaked out a small gain of 75 men, membership has declined. Think about it again brethren - forty years of continuos, precipitous decline without a single 'up' year. Now I'm sure that in the 1960's, as this jurisdiction began to first experience the decline, the brethren of that time probably interpreted it as some seasonal abnormality, and they told themselves "we've been on the upstroke since the forties - we've seen this decline after the last war...It'll come back....besides, it's probably just a generational thing - you know, kids don't want to do what their parents did...We'll get the next generation." Well, the next generation came and went, and so did the one after that. The seventies and eighties flew by without any substantive changes in the trends. A review of the actual membership statistics that were submitted with the 1997 lodge reports was again typical of previous years. We began the year with approximately 57,000 members, lost approximately 2500 to deaths, demits, and
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suspensions, initiated 877 new masons of which, again consistent with our general trends, only about 65% of them made it all the way to the third degree. This left us with a membership base at June 30, 1997 ofjust under 55,000. Well, here we are in 1998, forty years later, watching the numbers continue to slide. Now with that as a backdrop, let's look at what the future might hold. In 1996, you may recall that the Grand Lodge commissioned a professional actuarial firm to perform an analysis of our membership trends. The intent was for that firm to prepare a forecast of what we might expect our membership levels to be in the coming decades. Now remember, this is a firm whose business it is to perform such tasks for entities such as insurance companies. We had also used their projections of our life care contracts at the Masonic Home. Their accuracy on those projections was impressively accurate. So, we asked them to do the same for the Grand Lodge. Their projections were startling. The analysis showed that if we continued on the same course that we have experienced in recent years, that is, raising 500 new Master Masons each year, then with our aging population, we could expect, by the year 2006, which was ten yâ‚Źars out at the time the survey was performed, to have a membership of approximately 40,000. Further, as our population continues to age, they will unfortunately, pass away at an increasing rate. In the year 2016, twenty years out, we can expect to be well under 20,000 members, and more likely in the 13,000 to 15,000 member range. Think about that for a moment, brethren. Today there are 434 blue lodges. If you reduce the number of lodges in relation to the general drop in membership, then you end up with about 110 lodges left. So, basically, three out of every four lodges closes its' doors. Which three is it going to be? Raytown - Where do the Quisenberry Grandkids go? Independence? Where do the Harrison descendants go? Neosho? Bud Walker? Charleston? Bruce Austin? West Plains? Bill Walker? Louisiana? John Wetzel, Tom Serandos? Cape Girardeau? Bud Devine? Carthage? Larry Ross, Gary Hicks, and a gentleman named Walter Frost who is now 107 years old, and has been a mason in that community for eighty years? Ben Franklin? Steve Toybes. Webster? Doc Blynn? Where are we going to go? What are we going to do? Brethren, if we are to avoid this depressing scenario, then we must take action now. Today is the day that we make the commitment in our own hearts to set our compasses on a new course. Like a great ship unavoidably heading for the waterfall, we must all rush to the same side of the boat and alter its course before it is too late. While we still have enough men to move the ship. While we still have the strength and desire to paddle. All of you know that we have tried many different potential solutions. None of them is the miracle cure. Too often we look to a single source as the cure. But there is no one single element that will alter the ship's course. The proposition for one-day degree conferrals on Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts is not likely to be the saving grace either. It is simply another tool that the lodges need to have in their toolbox if they expect to succeed. If we continue with the analogy of the ship headed for the fall, then you can compare the various tools of masonry to the individual oars in the water. One of the oars is effective and inspiring leadership. One of the oars is community service. One of the oars is support for charity. One of the oars is family oriented programs. One of the oars is an effective lodge education program. One of the oars is an effective Grand Lodge administration. Until and unless
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all of the oars are used consistently and correctly, then the ship's course is not altered in a meaningful way. Let's talk about the proposal for one-day degree conferrals for just a few minutes. The proposal allows the Grand Master to authorize the conferral of the second and third degree on those brothers who have already been initiated on the second and/or first degree. It will be utilized to bring back masons who have not advanced for one reason or another, and take them all the way through the third degree. We're not presently intending to combine it with any other appendant bodies. The program is intended to increase membership and participation in the blue lodges. If you think about the proposition a little more, you'll discover some very important aspects. Please remember that these are brothers who we already have among our ranks, but for some reason have never made it to the degree of Master Mason. They have already been recommended by two brothers. They have already been investigated and found to be worthy. They have received at least the first degree in its full and singular form. They have all knelt and prayed at the very same altar the rest of us did, and they have all taken the obligation that we took. Finally, the proposition is written in such a way that it is elective at the lodge level. That's important, because it represents precisely the flexibility that we need to have to adapt to the particular community that the lodge operates in. If your lodge does not need this tool, then you can keep it in the toolbox and use the others. But for Freemasonry's sake, don't deprive the lodges that need the tool from being able to use it. We currently lose about thirty five percent of our brethren between the first and the third degree, and we lose them for a variety of reasons. Some of course, don't like what they see. Nobody tells them that we're going to put them in a peculiar outfit, blindfold them, and walk them around in front of a bunch of strangers. Principal among the reasons for non-advancement though, we feel, is the time element involved in learning the proficiency. This is a perfect opportunity to bring those brothers back into the lodge, and show them a new and progressive masonry. The issue of the one-day degree conferrals is a very controversial issue. I continue to receive letters, phone calls and e-mails from brothers on both sides of the issue. Their opinions span the entire spectrum - from those strongly in support of the proposal, to those strongly against. Those who support are of course easy to deal with. Those who oppose the proposal present very convincing arguments as well. They say, in a very respectful manner, "Most worshipful, are you nuts? You are throwing away all that our forefathers established for us. I was proud to prove my knowledge of masonry by learning the proficiency. I did it, my father did it, my grandfather did it..." and so on. And "Why is it that it has worked for so many centuries, and now suddenly it's no good any more?". Those are tough statements to argue with. When you start using names like George Washington, Ben Franklin, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, it's enough to make you take a big step back, and question the propriety of the proposal. Well, it's interesting that when you are presented with the facts of our history, you get a slightly different picture. Let's examine those facts for a moment. Granted, we have existed for several thousand years now, but it has not always been this way. In ancient craft ritual, there was only one degree, not
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three. Our system of degrees is a product of the Baltimore convention, which occurred in1857. So we've dispensed with the first 2,850 years of our existence with the recognition that it has not always been this way. The practice of requiring full tum-in on all three degrees is not centuries old either, only decades. It was only 1970, when Bill Chapman carried this gavel that the requirement was imposed. Now we've come all the way to the latter part of this century to explain how long we've been doing what we're doing. Brethren, each year at our lodge installations, we hear those words "...it is not in power of any man or body of men to make innovations in the body of masonry." Those words seem to tie our hands and hearts to the belief that what we have is so sacred that to even touch the fabric of masonry, implies such an unorthodox and extreme form of doctrinal divergence that whosoever would suggest such a course, should be instantly subject to the literal imposition of penal code. But alas, my friends, we now should see clearly that the history of this grand association is replete with change. It is not just a natural fact of our history, but a responsibility that we now bear. Remember the words of Don Scott last year? What do you think might have been the response hundreds of years ago when the term "FREE Masonry was suggested? What? Allow those who have never labored in our quarries to carry our name? Men who have never tested the mortar - men who have never leveled a stone, or fitted the ashlar - you want to call them masons? After the initial shock of the idea, I believe that the prevailing attitude must have been "Well, the need for what we've practiced, perfected and loved, is much less today than it was yesterday, and we must realize that no matter how firmly we believe that our way is the best, if we do not change, we will surely pass into obscurity within the short span of our own lifetimes." We commend all of our forefathers for their efforts to perfect and preserve the system of masonry in such a way that it could endure the test of time. What else is there in this world that has survived like Freemasonry? Since its founding, dynasties have come and gone, nations have been born and buried, and countless orders and societies have been organized and passed into obscurity. Our Order has maintained its ancient organization, teaching its lessons of love, peace on earth, goodwill toward man, and is today more valuable than it has ever been. Formed and perfected over the centuries, transmitted through the ages, and given to us today in a precious, precious trust. Handed to us with the singular hope that we would, today, do as our predecessors did. That we would not take away from it. It wasn't given to us so that we could use and be through with it. But rather that we would add to it, and make it just a little better than it was when we were invested with the trust. That when our day was done, we could leave this earth with the confidence that we too had fulfilled our obligation. Can we say it brethren? Have we made the tough choices that are necessary, so that our children's children can marvel in the accomplishment, and give thanks and gratitude that we ensured that Freemasonry was there for them as well? But we seem to be stuck today on this idea of proficiency. Handcuffed by the thought that it is the ability of a man to recite the process that makes a mason. That's exactly what the proficiency is. It is largely a recitation of the process by which we were initiated. If you want someone to prove an understanding of the principals of freemasonry, and the history and legends around which our
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ritual was constructed, have them learn one of the candidates lectures. My brethren let me ask you: Are you a Master Mason? What makes you a Master mason? Isn't it the fact that you took an obligation - made a promise, and try to live out that promise? But we can't get over the proficiency as the measure of a man. Until we do, we're destined to fade into obscurity. And that obscurity is visible within our lifetime if we ignore the challenge that is before us today. I have two very good friends who are married. The couple has a young child, a boy. The day that child was born was of course the happiest day of their lives. You could see that proud look in Mom and Dad's eye that many of us ourselves have experienced. Just as many of us have felt the immense attachment to a son or daughter, so also they were attached to the precious gift that they had been given. They listened intently to every word he uttered, and marveled in each new development in his abilities, and praised him for his progress. All was well until one fateful day at a routine doctors visit, when the physician began to notice some abnormalities. At first blush, it did not appear to be very serious. The doctors dismissed the test results as unreliable. But as the days went by more symptoms developed, and it started to show. The couple began to regularly take the boy to the doctor, who over the course of several months, ran many tests, and administered many different types of medicines. But nothing seemed to help. The doctors, even with the most advanced equipment and techniques, could not isolate the problem. As the months went by, the condition began to take its toll on the young boy. That gleam in his eye was eventually replaced by a pallid gaze. The body, weakened to the point that he had to be carried, no longer had that characteristic clip. And still, the doctors could offer no cure. They tried every possible medicine that was available, but nothing seemed to work. Imagine what that might be like in your own life. Picture that face as your son or daughter, and you begin to understand how incredibly difficult it might be. When hope seemed to be at its' minimum, there came a call from the doctors. While not a guarantee in any regard, the doctors suggested the application of an entirely new medicine. One that had only been used in a few cases. In addition, the application of the treatment took several months, and might preclude the possibility of trying other forms of relief in the mean time. The boy lies almost lifeless in his bed, the parents praying that something will come along to save the precious boy. What would you do? When you've tried all the conventional methods, and those methods, in and of themselves, don't quite provide the answer. Time is short. The decision must be made now, before it is too late. Wouldn't we try it? Would we examine and consider anything that might provide the hope necessary to preserve the life, and save it so that we might enjoy his presence for many more tomorrows? Wouldn't we want to do all things possible to nurture him back to health so that he may produce more generations to follow in his footsteps, and to carry on the tradition ofliving and communicating happiness? Brethren, that child lives in each one of us. It is Freemasonry, and the medicine is "change". Apply the medicine now, before it is too late. When we were at West Plains at the second area meeting, I was standing out
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on the sidewalk in front of the Lodge hall, saying goodbye to the brethren. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. One of the brothers, as he shook my hand, he said to me, "You're the right Grand Master for the time." I thanked him for the compliment, not quite fully grasping what he had said. As I left West Plains, I headed west on highway 14 towards Branson, where I was to install the officers that evening. Highway 14, in addition to being the perfect road for a brand new Trans Am, is probably one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the state. There, among the beauty of nature, I found myself in a very reflective mindset. I quickly came to the conclusion that the brother's words were in fact the highest compliment that I could ask for. Not that someone liked me personally, or admired me, but simply that I was doing the right thing at the right time. That phrase became the by-word for my action this year. In every effort, I tried to measure myself by that statement. As I lay the gavel down tomorrow, my only hope is that you might agree. I pray that we will walk away with the satisfaction that, with pure intentions, our efforts have been correctly focused. We may then proceed to the secure and rewarding future that each of you, the lodges you steward, and the people we serve so richly deserve. May God bless each and every one of you. Fraternally, O. NATIONS Grand Master 1997-1998
JEFFREY
GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY SEPTEMBER 27-30 Jefferson City OCTOBER 5 Columbia 10 Sikeston 11 West Plains Branson 12 St. Louis 14 Webster Groves 17 18
Jefferson City Kansas City
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Independence Independence Webster Groves
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Annual Grand Lodge Communication
Grand Lodge Office Area Meeting No.1 Area Meeting No.2 Installation of Officers - Branson Lodge #587 Grand Chapter, OES Membership Banquet Webster Groves Lodge #84 Stated Communication Area Meeting No.3 Ararat Shrine Past Masters Club Annual Breakfast Open House at Glenn Means' Residence Area Meeting No.4 Webster Groves Lodge #84, fifty-year pin presentation to MWB William H. Chapman Arnold Lodge #673 - MM Conferral by Charlies Angels Degree Team Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis Reunion
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Algabil-Freedom Lodge Annual GM Breakfast Grand Lecturer's District School of Instruction 30th Dist. Area Meeting No.5
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Marshfield St. Louis St. Charles St. Joseph Kirksville Defiance St. Louis Creve Coeur Mehlville
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Hannibal Kirksville Louisiana Washington St. Louis
Webster Lodge No. 94 Installation of Officers Lunch wI Jon Broyles, Education Committee Palestine Lodge - DDGMlGL Official Visit Area Meeting #6 Reception for Ron Miller, Zel Eaton Mechanicsville - Install Grand Pursuivant Lunch with Lou Huber, PM Rose Hill #550, DDGM Official Visit 61-B Arnold Lodge No. 673, fifty-year Pin Presentation Area Meeting #7 Scottish Rite Aphasia Clinic Fundraising Auction, Dinner Area Meeting #8 Area Meeting #9 Perseverance Lodge, Annual Masters Breakfast Official Visit, 32nd District Job's Daughters Bethel #19 Father/Daughter Night
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Charleston
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Wentzville St. Louis Webster Groves Hazelwood
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Overland Columbia Independence Kansas City
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JANUARY 5 Webster Groves 7 Columbia 8 St. Louis 10 Piedmont 11 Kimberling City 13 Kirkwood 15 Creve Coeur
Cornerstone Ceremony - United Methodist Church Area School of Instruction, Dist. 30 Lunch with Grand Pursuivant DDGM Official Visit to Webster Groves No. 84 Paul Revere Progress Lodge No. 657 - Official Visit Area Lodge of Instruction District 61 Grand Lodge Office Holiday Open House Dinner with MWB D. Scott Masonic Home Board Meeting Grand Lodge Officers Meeting Long-Range Planning Meeting Masonic Home Christmas Party for Residents
Installation - Raboni Chapter, York Rite Grand Lodge Office - Mtg with St. Clair Lodge Official Visit to Meridian No.2 Official Visit to Wayne Lodge No. 526 Fifty-Year Pin Presentation - S. Lee Faust Job's Bethel - Queens & Past Queens Night St. Louis Mo. Lodge No.1 FC Degree Conferral
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Cape Girardeau Webster Groves St. Charles
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Creve Coeur Ballwin Bridgeton
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Webster Groves
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Columbia Pleasant Hill
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Veterans Home Visitation Reception at Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Official Visit & Fifty-Year Pin Presentation, Palestine No. 241 Official Visit, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Jobs Daughters Bethel #44 Area School of Instruction @ Bridgeton Lodge No Stated Comm., and Funeral Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Boone County Masonic Association Annual Coon Dinner at Jewel Lodge No. 480
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Windsor St. Louis
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St. Louis Columbia Fayette Clayton Creve Coeur St. Louis Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Overland
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St. Louis Rolla Fergeson O'Fallon McKittrick Charleston Kirksville Kirkwood Wright City Columbia Maryville Perryville Ironton
Official Visit - Windsor Lodge #29 George Washington Lodge No. 9- DDGM Official Visit Funeral Service - Scot Grantham Meeting wi Chairman, By-Laws Revision Committee Beacon Lodge - DDGM Official Visit Ritual Committee Meeting Fayette Lodge Membership Night Brentwood Lodge 3 deg. Conferral Retirement Dinner for Paul Tobias Masonic Home Board Meeting Conference of Grand Masters of North America Conference of Grand Masters of North America Conference of Grand Masters of North America Conference of Grand Masters of North America Overland Occidental Lodge - DDGMlGL Official Visit Ways and Means Committee Meeting 1st Annual Official Visit - 48th District
Scottish Rite Men's Club Official Visit - Rolla Lodge Annual Master's Breakfast Meeting with members of Wentzville Lodge Daggett Lodge Official Visit Charleston Lodge Official Visit Annual Table Lodge Kirkwood DeMolay - 50th Anniversary Pauldingville Lodge Official Visit Sentencing Hearing on Mary Sabel Official Visit - Nodaway Lodge Official Visit - 49th District Star of the West Lodge - 75 Year Pin Presentation
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APRIL 2 5
St. Louis Grandby
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Mehlville Clayton
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Moscow Mills St. Louis Webster Groves
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Springfield Springfield
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St. Louis St. Louis
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St. Louis St. Louis Overland
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Independence
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Wheaton Independence Independence Independence Mokane
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Grand Court - Order of the Amaranth Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremony Grandby Lodge No. 514 Official Visit - Algabil Freedom Lodge Clayton Lodge - Special Communication & Program Official Visit Rainbow for Girls - Executive Board Mtg. Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Stated Communication Divan Meeting - Abou Ben Adham Shrine Gate of the Temple Lodge - 50-year Jewel Presentation Masonic Home Board Meeting Grand Lodge OfficersILong Range Planning Meeting Dinner for Breakfast Speaker Annual Grand Master's Breakfast at St. Louis Grand Lecturer's School of Instr. @ OverlandOccidental Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City monthly meeting Official Visit - Comfort Lodge Midwest Conference on Masonic Education Midwest Conference on Masonic Education Scottish Rite-Grand Master's Reunion Cornerstone Ceremony
MAY 2 4
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Kirksville Defiance Bridgeton Cape Girardeau Defiance Clark Columbia St. Louis Columbia Fulton Lebonan Clayton House Springs
Cornerstone Ceremony Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction Official Visit - Bridgeton Lodge #80 Masonic Education Seminar 50-Year Pin Presentation Cornerstone Ceremony Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Committee Meeting Official Visit, Cosmos Lodge Cornerstone ceremony for Scottish Rite Center 71-Year Jewel Presentation Cornerstone Ceremony, New Civic Center 50-Year Jewel Presentations Annual golf Tournament for Masonic Home
Dixon Boonville Ballwin Polo
Official Visit - Arlington Lodge Funeral Services for Frank A. Arnold Bonhomme Official Visit - Polo Lodge
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Warrenton St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Louisiana St. Louis
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St. Louis Jefferson City Columbia
JULy 12 16
Columbia Springfield
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Rogersville Kirkwood
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Lee's Summit Columbia St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis
AUGUST 1 Kansas City 15 Creve Coeur 15 Creve Coeur 22 22 24
Creve Coeur Creve Coeur Maryland Hghts
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SEPTEMBER 8 St. Louis 10 Branson 10 Carthage 11 Arnold 13 Sullivan
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Warrenton Lodge "Fun Night", speaker Annual Masonic Family Weekend Annual Masonic Family Weekend Annual Masonic Family Weekend Official Visit - Perseverance Webster Groves No. 84 W.M. for Past Master's Night Masonic Charities for Children Board Meeting Job's Daughter's Grand Session Rainbow for Girls Mo. Supreme Session
Distinguished Guests Committee Meeting Gate of the Temple Lodge - 50-Year Jewel presentation Official Visit - Henderson Lodge No. 477 Kirkwood No. #484 Master Mason Conferral Lecture/Charge for Six Candidates Dedication Ceremony Summit Lodge Ways & Means Committee Meeting Rainbow for Girls National Supreme Assembly Rainbow for Girls National Supreme Assembly National Federated Craft National Convention
Masonic Home Board Meeting Ways & Means Committee Meeting Installation of Officers, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Jurisprudence Committee Meeting Installation of Officers at Rose Hill No. 550 Speaker @ Moolah Temple Past Master's Club Meeting Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Installation of Officers Mason's Day at Cardinals Baseball Game
50 Year Jewel Presentation @ Rose Hill #550 Central States Shrine Convention 80 Year Service Award Celebration Installation of Officers - Arnold Lodge Cornerstone Ceremony for Presbyterian Church at Sullivan Installing Master Brentwood Lodge Annual Official Visit to 59th District Speaker at School of Instruction @ Fenton Lodge Grand Lodge Session
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CALLED FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 11:55 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, September 28, 1998. R.W. Brother Ronald E. Wood, Jr., Grand Chaplin, offered prayer.
Monday Mternoon, 1:30 P.M. Organ selection, Jack Stottlemeyer M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations called the Grand Lodge to order for the purpose of the reception and introduction of representatives of adoptive and youth organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri.
INTRODUCTIONS GLENN E. MEANS, SENIOR GRAND DEACON Pearl Harrel, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Dulin Harrel, Grand Representative to North Carolina and Escort to the Worthy Grand Matron Paul Lineberry, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Catherine Dent, Supreme Deputy in Missouri, Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Hilary Wheat, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Tony Broome, State Master Councilor, Grand Conclave of Missouri, International Order of Demolay Sheldon Snitz, Executive Officer, Grand Conclave of Missouri, International Order of Demolay Opal Anderson, Grand Royal Matron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth LeRoy LeGrand, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Bill Dinkemeyer, Associate Supreme Guardian, International Order of Job's Daughters Marilee Smiley, Supreme Guardian, International Order of Job's Daughters Julie Kitsmiller, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters Jan Lynch, Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters After remarks from the State leaders, Grand Master Nations expressed his appreciation for their attendance and messages. The honored guests were escorted from the assembly room.
CALLED TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon September 28, 1998, by M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations. R.W. Grand
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Chaplain, Ronald R. Bollinger, offered payer. The members present were asked to mark their ballots for election of officers and ballots were collected. The District Deputy Grand Masters of odd numbered districts were appointed tellers. This committee retired with R.W Brother Bruce Austin, Chairman, to count the ballots and report the results of this assembled Grand Lodge.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION P.G.M. P. Vincent Kinkead made the following statement and presentation: "Most Worshipful Grand Master, as a representative of the Masonic Service Association of North America, I am pleased to make this presentation. It reads, 'Behold and How Pleasant it is for Brethren to work together in unity. This Certification of Appreciation is presented to Jeffrey O. Nations, Grand Master of Missouri in sincere appreciation for his abiding interest and the generous support of the Masonic Service Association National Hospital Visitation Program. Personal visitiations of hospitalized verterans in his jurisdiction and his encouragement of the Masonic Service Association representatives, deputies, and volunteers in Missouri. With this certificate, our best wishes for continued success and service to our general Craft. Given this 28th day of September, 1998 AD, 5998 AL. Signed by Richard E. Fletcher, Past Grand Master of Vermont, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association.' With pleasure I make this presentation and recognize your efforts in visitation to the Veternas Hospitals in this state."
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION, BY.LAWS, AND TRIAL CODE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.: BRETHREN:
At the 1996 Annual Session a resolution was introduced for action in 1997 to adopt a general revision of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, pursuant to Section 35.030. The Revisions Committee prepared this general revision, which was distributed to the constituent lodges last year. In 1997 the Committee recommended that action on the resolution be tabled until the 1998 Annual Session. This recommendation was approved. In addition, a resolution to amend the Constitution to incorporate several revisions parallel to those proposed for the By-Laws was also tabled for action in 1998. In two areas it has been determined that immediate action should be taken on By-Law revisions: • Multiple Membership - The Grand Secretary has recommended several changes to the By-Laws to streamline the multiple membership process; • Fiscal Operations - Several revisions have been proposed to bring the ByLaws into compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. These revisions are to be proposed and acted upon separately at the 1998 Annual Session. The proposed amendments to the Constitution require action by each constituent lodge, pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution. However, the proposed changes were not distributed to the lodges. Therefore, the
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resolution to amend the Constitution cannot be acted upon at the 1998 Annual Session. The Committee does not feel it is appropriate to act on the proposed By-Law revisions and the Constitution revisions at different Grand Lodge annual sessions. In consideration of the above, the Committee recommends that action on the proposed resolutions be tabled until 1999. This will allow the Committee to continue to "clean-up" the By-Laws, as well as modify the proposed general revision to the By-Laws to reflect actions taken at the 1998 Annual Session on multiple membership and fiscal operations. It will also allow time for the constituent lodges to act on the proposed amendments to the Constitution. Respectfully submitted, DANIEL F. COLE, Chairman DR. J. EDWARD BLINN WILLIAM H CHAPMAN D. ROBERT DOWNEY EARL K. DILLE HARRY GERSHENSON, JR.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
Theodore Roosevelt has written, "In the nature of things, we must soon die anyhow ... We warm both hands before the fire of life." Living life in those ways which enrich and provide warmth for those around us is what Freemasonry is all about. While the lessons of Freemasonry are intended to enrich our relationships with our Brothers, the Eternal Truth of God is evident in every aspect of the Craft. Life is understood to have an earthly end. The Entered Apprentice is informed; "The covering of a Lodge is no less than the clouded canopy, or stardecked heaven, where all good Freemasons hope at last to arrive by aid of the theological ladder which Jacob, in his vision, saw extending from earth to heaven..." Let us contemplate the significance of Jacob's dream. Scholars have suggested that no other passage of the Old Bible has equaled this in its influence upon religious thought: A ladder extending from earth to heaven, and angels ascending and descending on it. We Freemasons sing the song which goes: Though like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be, Nearer, My God to Thee
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In the Genesis story Jacob was a wanderer. Men often feel themselves to be wanderers, groping about in social and spiritual exile. Freemasonry provides the bridge for men to men, and "Its religion, if religion it may be called, is an unfeigned belief in the One Living and True God." Thus, with Jacob the vision gave assurance that communication between earth and heaven was not broken. The Lord God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac-the God of his fathers and of all the inheritance of his home-was with him still, and would go with him on the way ahead. "The thought of death, without revelation is dark and gloomy." So, once again, consider that ladder, "the three principle rounds of which are denominated Faith, Hope and Charity, which admonish us to have faith in God, Hope of immortality and Charity to all mankind." Let us therefore be diligent in "... warming both hands before the fires oflife." We remember and honor those Master Masons of Missouri, including Right Worshipful Brothers around whom we have "warmed our hands" and who have now departed this life's ties. GRACIN E. AKERS, Tyro Lodge No. 12. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 40, 1996-1998. Date of death April 16, 1998. ROBERT D. TERRY, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45. Served as District Deputy Grand Master District 61C. Date of death July 16, 1997. LEE FRANCIS ROWE, Potosi Lodge No. 131. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 40. Date of death February 19, 1998. LAWRENCE ALLEN, Hamilton Lodge No. 224. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 12, 1985-1996. Date of death October 29, 1997. BILLIE POLLARD, Moberly Lodge No. 344. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 18, 1981-1985. Date of death October 12, 1997. THOMAS HAMBY, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 40, 1986-1987. Date of death January 26, 1998. JOHN R. FLETCHER, Nineveh Lodge No. 473. Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, District 29, 1968-1970. Date of death December 28, 1997. WILLIAM F. ROSZELL, Buckner Lodge No. 501. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 59. Date of death June 20,1998. CECIL LEE DALTON, Zalma Lodge No. 545. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 49, 1972-1976. Date of death March 8, 1998. KENDRICK H. MCKOY, Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 61D, 1987-1988. Date of death June 20, 1998. JOHN E. BOGUE, New London Lodge No. 307. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 17, 1971-1975. Date of death March 10, 1998. RAYMOND G. REDFERING, New London Lodge No. 307. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 17, 1996. Date of death September 18, 1997. GORDIAN MATHIAS, Sullivan Lodge No. 69. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 32, 1963-1967. Date of death March 26, 1998. SAM VICTOR COCHRAN, Cooper Lodge No. 36. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 25, 1963-1967. Date of death October 30, 1997. HARRIS MAUPIN, Joachim Lodge No. 164. Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, District 18. Date of death December 20, 1997. JAMES A. VAUGHN, New Hope Lodge No. 199. Served as District Deputy Grand Master, District 29,1981-1985. Date of death January 18, 1998. LOYD D. SILL, Mineral Lodge No. 471. Served as Distribt Deputy Grand
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Master, District 44, 1995-1996. Date of death January 8, 1998. Most Worshipful Grand Master Frank Ames Arnold presided at the one hundred seventy second "Hoe out your row" annual communication in 1993. Frank Ames completed "Hoeing out his row" June 3, 1998. His hoeing began February 15, 1921 at Cortz, Colorado. He came to Missouri in 1943. Frank taught mathematics and English at Kemper Military School in Boonville for 27 years. At Kemper he met Miss Ruth Virginia Chaney, the nurse at the school hospital. Frank Ames and Ruth "Miss Chaney" were married in Boulder, Colorado, August 23, 1945. Ruth and five brothers survive. In addition to his service at Kemper, Frank Arnold participated in the affairs of the Boonville community. MASONIC RECORD Frank Ames Arnold was raised to Master Mason May 5, 1949 in Cooper Lodge No. 36; Worshipful Master 1954; Secretary 1987-1998; Grand Secretary 1970-1986; District Deputy Grand Lecturer 25th District 1956-1962 and Grand Master 1992-1993. Boonville Chapter No. 419 Order of the Eastern Star initiated Frank Ames in November 1949. He served as Worthy Patron numerous times. He served as Worthy Grand Patron 1965-1966. He was a member of the Valley of Columbia Scottish Rite. The Honorary Inspector General 33 0 was coffered on Frank in 1993. Frank was an active member of the York Rite, member Boonville Chapter No. 60 Royal Arch Masons; Centralia Council No. 34 Cryptic Masons, and Olivet Commandry No. 53. He served as presiding officer of each body and filled many other offices with distinction. Most notable was Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons 1974-1975. His Shrine membership was in Moolah Temple in St. Louis. OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS Red Cross of Constantine Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest DeMolay Legion of Honor Knights of the York Cross of Honor Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America Missouri Lodge of Research Allied Masonic Degrees "Goats" Club of St. Louis Boonslick Shrine Club York Rite College All Masons and members of The Order of the Eastern Star are grateful to Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Miller, and Most Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider for looking after Most Worshipful Brother Frank Ames Arnold's needs during his final days. The worship service honoring the life of Frank Ames Arnold was held June 6, 1998 at The First Presbyterian Church, Boonville, with Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Bollinger participating. Masonic services by Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations followed the religious service.
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Everyone who knew Frank Ames admired his efficient ways, paying attention to details, and willingness to put in long hours to "Hoe out his row." Most Worshipful, please call the brethren up for prayer. Great Architect of the Universe, before whom we have warmed both hands during life, help us to understand that if every moment of life is a step toward death, it is also a stride towards the life that is to be. Today we honor the memory of those departed Brethren who have "Hoed out their row." Comfort those who grieve. We thank these departed Brethren for the happy memories and service to our great fraternity. This prayer offered in the name of He in who we put our trust. Amen. Fraternally Submitted, J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., P.G.M. P. VINCENT KINKEAD, P.G.M.
assisted by
R.w. DONALD E. MCGUIRE
Report of the Masonic Home
BOARD OF DIRECTORS -
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
Standing - left to right:
Back Row: Freddie D. Adams Richard H. Montgomery B. Todd Sanders, Director of Development Julius H. Berg Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Vice President Gail S. Turner Front Row: Robert C. Kellstrom, Executive Director Curtis R. Doyle, Assistant Secretary Robert D. Whitney Glenn E. Means Paul B. Tobias, Controller John W. Mayo, Treasurer Stephen B. Givens, Secretary to the Board Seated - left to right Steven I. Toybes, President Helen L. Erwin, President, O.E.S. Advisory Board Mary L. Sisemore, Secretary, O.E.S. Advisory Board Pat Stubblefield, Treasurer, O.E.S. Advisory Board Kathryn J. Elcock, Administrator, Western Unit Jeffrey O. Nations, Grand Master Absent on the day the picture was taken were Patrick A. McGuire and Larry D. Ross. 44
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Steven I. Toybes, President Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Vice President John W. Mayo, Treasurer Curtis R. Doyle, Secretary to the Board
Glenn E. Means, Assistant Secretary Jeffrey O. Nations, Honorary Chairman, Board of Directors
BOARD OF DffiECTORS Jeffrey O. Nations, Grand Master, St. Louis Steven I. Toybes, Deputy Grand Master, St. Louis Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Senior Grand Warden, St. Louis Freddie D. Adams, Junior Grand Warden, Marshall Glenn E. Means, Senior Grand Deacon, Grain Valley
Larry D. Ross, Carthage Robert D. Whitney, Leawood, KS Julius H. Berg, St. Louis Curtis R. Doyle, St. Louis Patrick A. McGuire, Kearney John W. Mayo, St. Joseph Richard H. Montgomery, Sikeston Gail S. Turner, Purdin
ADVISORY BOARD - ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Helen L. Erwin, President, St. Louis Mary L. Sisemore, Secretary, Lexington
Pat Stubblefield, Treasurer, Cuba
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Robert C. Kellstrom, Executive Director B. Todd Sanders, Director of Development Janet Russell, Bookkeeper Barbara Myers, Director, Resident Services
Willard E. Wood, Controller Katherine Hamby, Secretary Francine Campbell, Licensed Practical Nurse Steven Oberman, Director of Social Services
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF - WESTERN UNIT Kathryn J. Elcock, Administrator Rebecca Bruce, Coordinator, Residents Care Robin Glenn, Director of Activities! Social Services Darrel Herdliska, Director of Building and Grounds
Ma:rjorie Brown, Director of Food Services Jim Martes, Director of Environmental Services
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LEGAL COUNSEL Vern H. Schneider, P.G.M.
MEDICAL STAFF路 EASTERN UNIT Arnold S. Tepper, M.D., Medical Director
MEDICAL STAFF路 WESTERN UNIT Frederick Short, D.O.
REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
The annual report of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is submitted in compliance with Grand Lodge requirements.
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION The Board of Directors consists of five Grand Lodge officers who serve exofficio and eight Brethren who are elected by the Grand Lodge, two being elected each year to serve four year terms. The Grand Master is Honorary Chairman and the Deputy Grand Master serves as President. Upon the conclusion of the 1997 Grand Lodge Annual Communication, an organizational meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers. The following committees served during the past year:
Admissions and Discipline Committee: Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Chairman; Larry D. Ross; Robert D. Whitney; and Stephen B. Givens (exofficio). Administration Committee: Curtis R. Doyle, Chairman; Julius H. Berg; Patrick A. McGuire; Glenn E. Means; and Robert C. Kellstrom (ex-officio). Finance Committee: John W. Mayo, Chairman; Freddie D. Adams; Richard H. Montgomery; Willard E. Wood, (ex-officio). Lel(al Committee: Julius H. Berg, Chairman; Steven I. Toybes and Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. Lonl( Ranl(e Planninl( Committee: Steven I. Toybes, Chairman; All Members of the Board of Directors, and the O.E.S. Advisory Board Members as ex-officio. Relief and Charity: Robert D. Whitney, Chairman; Curtis R. Doyle; Larry D. Ross; and Stephen B. Givens; (ex-officio).
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APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE New Applications Received 65 Needs Assessments Performed 166 Financial Assistance Requests Approved 117 Admissions to the Home .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Rejected Because of Ineligibility 3 Withdrawn Before Board Action 35
RESIDENT STATISTICS Women Members in Home July 1, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Admitted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Died. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Discharged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -.-2 Members in Home June 30, 1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Men 8 3 2
Total 80 11 18
-.-2
-.A
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Masonic Home of Mis80uri (the Home) as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 and the related statements of activities, net assets, functional expenses, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Home's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards rp.quire that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis. evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all materiall'espects, the financial position of Masonic Home of Missouri as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
July 31, 1998
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION June 30, 1998 and 1997
Unrestrict.d Opera'in. Ra.erve Fund Fund
ASSETS c...h aad cub equiva!eDtl Invnl",onta .~rued Inlo...1 receivable Al:coWlta receivable P..palda aad other . . .1. O... tro"' .....raJlImcI Aaaeta IiJlljted to lIM by 80aftI of
$101.823 24.863 53~.702
1.~94
29.6~~
11.179
Oirecton
LIABILITIES Aa:Dwlta payable AccNH payroU and otbar O"'to . . . .nlo 0... to ..atricted fIIftCIa
$43.925 2.922.947 24.578
17~.2~2
$40.272 43.539 4.!l66
HP61312
31.M2.170 71W1.144 176....6 40.831
36.162.880 3
$331597
T"'&I $14~.HI
533.605.160 333.364
36.1G2.680
Propeny. plant aad equipment. nelof acculDWated depnciation
TOTAL ASSETS
1!H18 PermaDeDtly Re.'ricted Buddin. Endowment --l:!.a!!....Fund
327.03~
S6.331 258
3 327 S33
931.~24
$7.590
De~ta _ _ tro",1iJIcare Deftned COal_
Eatimated obliptioD CD p-w. lI&lure .rv1cIa to IiItcan oIc1eftrnd _ _-*nla, in e_..
TOTAL LlABJIJTIES
NET ASSETS UDNatricled (elellcit) P......Dtl)' rutrida4 TOTAL NET AS8BTS
03~
$77 162.761
$47.11I2 4.639
4,1640 "llO
M.l30
157607
31.749.072 40 Z56 082 77006154
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
NETASSI:TS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
!77 162781
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Uar..,rieted Op.ra&1D1 ReM"".
F".d $187.296 37.437 990 132,942 31.428
FUDd
$315.1111
1997 P.rma••Dt1y Ratric:ted E.dowmeDt B"ildilll FUDd -2!!!!!523.001 2,412,370 19.767
EJimjnatioa.
$190.296 32.793.1~~
S30.343.341 344.019
140.•9. 132.942 34.691
3.269 1~.000
25
51~.025
29.4-15.111II
29.445.188 3,425829
3425 829 5370.092
529 970906
$32,798 41.206 11.57'
5337
~ SJ.26fi
5306111.391
5U002~
51~.025
6.110
6.110 93.054
93.064
----
2,017003
(J.019,.)
S66162.6oo
$47.102 41.205 M76
Sol. 711
1~.02S
UHHI
Toul
337
---lUit.
2.067003 4711
ll1002S
29,9'70,_
2,280~
%7.951.000 5868.70
306IIUlIO
3f~1 $SO
t!SOUSO
(!,Ol! H!l
P'!O·
~
3O!I!!,!!tO
moon
$29910108
~
130 6111391
$1$0 025
$61 76UOO
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Years Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Unrestricted Operatinc Resen'e Fund Fund
SUPPORT Pn\'ate pa)' revenue. net路 Resident pension income Advance fees n!COilUud In\"estment Income. net Income tr.nsfers Reserve Fund. net Endowment Fund. net ContnbutlOns Grand LodcelE.stern Star per capIta and nutlation fees Rental income Other TOTAL SUPPORT EXPENSES Adminl8Uative ........teellivinC expenses Diecuy HOlIMkeepinc and laundry Medical carll Manapdcan Plant operations Resident can Depreciation Rental eJqlerwe. Other TOTAL EXPENSES GAIN (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS. before d8Cfta.. in obliption to proVlCle future ..rvices to lifecare reaidents. in e"""as of deferred revenue
S364.537 320.350 43.542 9.397
$1.309.705
1.285.487 l.563.567 305.107
0.285.487)
32.573
17.540
1998 Permanently Restricted BuildinC Endowment ~ Fund
$107.173
S1.5SS.264
46.596
355.917
88.707
50.113 88.707 80.933
45.972
~
(5.303)
576.398 477.393 123.774 45.942 298.683 2.288.161 147.164 219.677
~
195.782 4.372.974
278.189
45.972
~
4.288.638
576.398 477.393 123.774 45.942 298.683 2.288.161 147.164 219.677 1511.177 66.884 248.910
ISS.177 66.884
(367.481)
S364,537 320.350 43.542 2.984.539
0.563.567) 4.214
80.933 4.005.493
Total
4.61>1.163
_ _....:{::::5..::.;30:.:3;;.)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
(362.525)
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
Unr••tricted Operatinc ReMnr. Fund Fund
$349.866 466.6« 1".257 16.393
$1.187,466
1.165,342 1.486.064 255,602
(1.165.342)
168.419
18.080
1"7 P.nnanently R..tricted Endowment Buildlnc Fund ~
$104.364
4."9
40205.206
46.203
1.200
256.802
89.108
186.499 89.108
~
--lli!!!.
li67."3 309.452 117.678 44.7711 338.1111 2.866.3'12 13U86 229.341 175.770 96,032
4,831,139
$349.866 456.644 199.257 2.866.580
(1,486.064)
108.619
233.314
$1.558.357
Total
---270.802
72.293
4.517.374
567."3 309.452 117.676 44,775 338,151 1,866.372 1311.185 229.341 175.710 96,032 233.394
~
(427.133)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES (Colltimud)
Years Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Unrestricted OperAt.nl Reserve Fund Fund GAl:-; (LOSS) FROM OPERATIO~S.llefore deerease in oblicatlon to pronde future semeea to Iifecare residents. In excess of deferred revenu" Deereue In oblicatlOn to proVIde future servicea to Iifecare resIdents. In ellces. of deferred revenues GAlN (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
($367.481)
545.9i2
($35.il3)
($5.303)
45.972
(35.il3)
(5.303)
2.092.353 1,724.812
NONOPERATING GAINS (LOSSES) Gifta and bequests Realized pins Oosaes) on ..eunty traaaattiona, net Unrealized cains Oosses) on securities. net Loues on dispouJ of property, plant and equipment TOTAL NONOPERATING GAINS CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
1998 Permanently Restricted Buildinc Endowment Fund Fund
51.724.872
Total
($362.525)
2.092.353 1.729.828
2.874.091
167.082
202,463
3.243,636
1.898.455
139.594
15.142,727
7,180.776
2.2M.682
177.80&9
(2,084.043)
348,488
7,027.228
(124) 484.401
3.261,147
(124) 10.772.776
57.073.200
$ÂŤ8.688
$3,2515.80&4
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
$12.502.604
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1998
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
UllI'Utricted ()peratln, Relene Fund Fund
($42;.133)
1tt7 Permanently Restricted Endowment BuilciiDi Fund Fund
545,203
($76.130)
572,293
(5385,767)
45.203
(76.130)
72.293
(338.521)
2,273.224
18,258
436,873
2,728,355
47.246
47.246 (379.887)
<1319.887)
The
Tocal
421,666
31,745
409.407
862,808
2.446,517
166.412
1,914,S32
4,527.261
11.141,397
(6.465) 209.950
2.760.612
(6,465> 8.11U59
SUM,600
SI33,820
52.832,906
accompanyin~ notes
57.773.438
nre an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS Years Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
OperatiDI Fund
Reserve Fund
1998 Permanently Restricted Buildinl Endowment Fund Fund
TOlal
:-lET ASSETS. BeClRRlnx of year. .. prevloull)' lla,ed PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT(Note 10) :'\lET ASSETS. &Ilnn,nl of year. â&#x20AC;˘ 1 <eluted In 1997 CHANGE IN l'"ET ASSETS... rellaled for 1997 (NOla 10)
529.970.569
5:1.868.870
1.724.872
7.073.200
448.688
482.387
Tr.nsfe.. NET ASSETS. End
(52.019.569)
or yeer
$187.690
$30.682.680
12.:102.604 _
(482.38'i) $36.561,382
$64.:l02.:i:iO
$6,317,:lM
$33,938,:124
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
$77,006,1:14
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
1991
Unre.tric:ied Operatinc ReMrve Fund Fund
Permanently Reatricted Buildinc Endowment Fund Fund
Total
(SI,190,655)
S24,554,310
S5,115,012
S21,502,142
$55,980.869
913
319,659
19,918
341,633
148,243
(1,189.682)
24,983.969
5,135,050
27,849,115
56,729,112
(379,887)
5,186.600
133.820
2,832.905
7,7i3,438
$5,868.810
$30.682.680
$64.502,550
150.000 ($2,019,569)
(150,000) $29,910,569
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements,
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Years Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 Program Services Nursing Assisted Hom.. Living ADMINISTRATIVE Salaries and Waces Payroll Taxes Employee Benefita Pro{es.ionsl Fees Rent Expensee Insurance· General Other
S146.798 10.920 22.812 18.276 900 24.862 30.004 254.572
ASSISTED LMNG EXPENSE DIETARY Salarie. and Wage.
Food Other HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY Salarie. and Wages Other
MEDICAL CARE Salaries and Wa... Employee Beoefita Prot-..ional Medical Services Medical InalU'ance • Rementa Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplie. Otlwr
5112.330 8.346 18.152
5.914 144,742
1998 Manalement
ADd General $109.937 8.049 16.855 18.277 900 3.706 19360 177,084
477,393
Total 5369.065 27.315 57.819 36.553 1.800 28.568 55.278 576.398 477.393
66.614 33.984 23.176 123.774
66.614 33.984 23176 123.774
29.755 16187 46.942
29.765 16.187 46,942
158.785 31.788 15.711 48.596 29.826 13977 298.683
168,785 31.788 15.711 48.596 29.826 13.977 298.683
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
Pr0K!'am Services Nurslnc A..lated Home Living $134.862 10.246 25.993 24.846
$104.916 7.798 19.528
900
29.319 28066 254.232
7,16; 139.409 309.452
1997 Manacement And
General $99,712 7,509 19.366 24,846 900 3.876 18.143 174,352
Total $339.490 25,553 64.887 49.692 1.800 33.195 53.376 567.993 309,452
57.168 35.727 24.781 117,676
57.168 35,727 '24.781 117676
27.880 16.895 ....775
27.880 16895 44775
171.281 38.290 21.605 61.667 30.641 14767 338 151
171.281 38.290 21,605 61,567 30.641 14,767 338.151
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statemE.'nts.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES (Continued)
Years Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Program Services Nursing Assisted Home Living MANAGED CARE Room and Board Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplies Barber and Beauty Other PLANT OPERATIONS Utilities Salaries and Wages Other RESIDENT CARE Salaries and Wages Burial a.sident Allowances Vehicle Expenaea Employee Benefita Clothiq and Pel'llOnaI Suppliee Other DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
TOTAL EXPENSES
Total
$2.113.623 137.000 18.411 19.127 2.288.161
$2.113.623 137.000 18.411 19.127 2.288.161
87.084 31.219 28.861 147.164
87.084 31.219 28.861 147.164
96.563 35.426 10.707 25.780 24.010 6.402 20.789 219.677
96.563 35.426 10.707 25.780 24.010 6.402 20789 219.677
121.979
RENTAL EXPENSES OTHER Directon. Officen and Board Expenaee Publiahinc D.velopment Buildinc maintenance
1998 Management And General
53.128 53.128 $3.563,080
$622,135
$36.198
158.177
66.884
66.884
36.865 32.761 126.156 195.782
36.865 32.761 126.156 53.128 248.910
$475.948
$4.651.163
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
ProJ{rlUD Services A..iated Nuninl Home Livinl
1997 Manalement And General
Total
$2.454.747 148.972 23.822 28.831 2666372
$2.454,747 148,972 23.822 28.831 2,656.372
83.457 29.419 22309 135.186
83.457 29.419 22.309 136.185
93.088 37,761 14,413 26,066 26,491 9,973 22,569 229.341
93,088 31,751 14,413 26,066 25,491 9,973 22569 Z29 341
136,787
$3.912,619
u.s,SSI
$38.983
176.770
96,032
96,032
74,426 33,481 125.487
74,428 33,481 125,487
233394
233394
$641,761
$4,903,141
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended June 30. 1998 1997
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTMTIES Loss from operations before decrease in obligation to provide future services to lifecare residents. in exce88 of deferred revenue Decrease in obligatio~ to provide future services to lifecare reaidents, in excess of deferred revenues Gain (1088) from operations Nonoperating aaina (loaaes): Gift and bequests Realized aains on lIecurity transactions, net Unrealized cains on security transactions, net Loeaes on sale oCproperty, plant and equipment Total Nonoperating Gains Chanae in net 8IlIets
($362,525)
($385,767)
2.092,353 1,729,828
47,246 (338,521)
3,243.636 7,180,776 348,488 (124) 10,7i2,776
2,728.355 862.808 4.527,261 (6.465) 8.111,959
12,502.604
7,773,438
Adjustments to reconcile challle in net aBaets to net cuh provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortiution Amortization of deferred revenue from lifecare contracts Decrease in obliption to provide future services to lifeeare residents Rea.li.Ied pica on securities, net Unrealized saini on securitiea, net Lou on di8poul of property, plant and equipment Cbanps in ....ts and liabilitiea that used cub, net Total adjustments NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTMTIES
158,177 (37,924)
175.770 (76,467)
(2,067,003) (7.180,776) (348,488) 124 (63,711) (9.639,601) 2,963,003
14,607 (862.808) (4.527.261) 6,465 (5.673) (5,275,367) 2.498,071
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTMTIES Proceede from sale oCproperty, plant and equipment Additiona to property, plant and equipment Net increase in _ t s limited 8a to use by tbe Board Net increase in investments NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTMTIES
(59,507) (2,564,355) (383,689) (3,007,551)
335 (1,762) (1.996.890) (457.384) (2.455,701)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
(44,548)
42,370
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
190,296
147,926
SI45,748
$190,296
CASH, END OF YEAR
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS June 30. 1998 and 1997
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Masonic Home of Missouri (the Home) is a not-for-profit corporation established to provide care for eligible Missouri Masons, their wives, widows, and members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Home operates a residential care facility in Kansas City, Missouri throucb its Western Unit and contracts managed residential care services through the St. Louis Eastern Unit (see Note 8). The Home is a not-fur-profit corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Lifecare Contracts Assets contributed by residents that entered into lifecare contracts (lifecare residents) were recorded as deferred revenue (see Note 4). Such assets are amortized to income using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining lives of the lifecare residents. Estimated Obligation to Provide Future Services to Lifecare Residents The estimated obligation to provide future services to 1ifecare residents (the estimated obligation) represents the present value of the estimated future costs to serve lifecare residents, net of revenues ueociated with those residents, including a portion of investment income em restricted assets, Grand LodgeIEastern Star per capita and resident iDcome applicable to lifecare residents. The estimated fttture net costa are approximately $3,300,000 at June 30, 1997, which discounted to present values using interest rates of 5.75 percent per annum at June 30, 1997, results in an estimated obligation of $2,160,057 at June 30, 1997. A1J of June 30, 1998, estimated future revenues associated with lifecare reaidents exceeded the estimated future costs to serve those residents, resulting in no estimated obligation to provide future services.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Contim"ed) The estimated obligation is actuarially determined, based on estimates and assumptions. including future costs and revenues and the life expectancies of the lifecare residents. Because of the inherent uncertainties in the estimates and assumptions used in the calculation, it is at least reasonably possible that differences between actual experience and the estimates and assumptions. used to calculate the estimated obligation will result in near term changes in the amount of the estimated.obligation. Bequests A bequest is recorded as nonoperating income when the Home can reasonably estimate the amount of the bequest. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, estimated cost or, in the case of donated assets, at fair market value at the date of the gift. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, with one-half year's depreciation taken in years of acquisition and disposal. Investments Investments are carried at fair market value. Cash Flows For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the organization considers all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. No cash equivalents were owned at June 30,1998 and 1997. Functional Allocation of Expenses The costs of providing the various programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in a schedule supporting the statement of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTE 2 - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS A.
Operating Fund The Home's residential care activities are conducted through the Operating Fund. The Operating Fund receives transfers of cash from the Reserve and Endowment Funds. as described below.
B.
Reserve Fund The Reserve Fund is comprised of assets available for operations, but which have been restricted by the Board of Directors. Interest and dividend income on these investments, net of investment management fees, is transferred to the Operating Fund for use in operations. Reserve Fund income includes unrestricted bequests and Grand Lodge initiation fees which, according to Board policy, are transferable to the Operating Fund and expendable for operations only upon approval of the Board of Directors.
NOTE 3 - RESTRICTED FUNDS A.
Building Fund Contributions and bequests restricted by donors for capital expenditures of the Home are recorded in the Building Fund. The proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment are restricted as to future use.
B.
Endowment Funds Bequests in the form of endowments containing legal restrictions are recorded in the Endowment Funds. The restrictions provide that investment income is available for Home operations, while the principal amounts remain invested and are not available for current operations. Accordingly, Endowment Fund interest and dividend income, net of investment management fees, is transferred to the Operating Fund for use in operations. The Endowment Funds consist of general endowments and three special endowments which. in accordance with the bequests, are required to be segregated: The market value of the William Knollman Fund was $1,093,552 and $1,065,567 at June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The market value of the Jacob and Sallie Simon Fund was $4.554,491 and $3,665,093 at June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Edwin H. & Sylvia G. Lee Endowment Fund had a market value of $262,445 and $253,055 at June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTE 3 - RESTRICTED FUNDS (ContinUÂŤl) The Home is the beneficiary of the Grenner Trust. Because the assets of the Trust are not controlled by the Home, they are not included in the Home's financial statements. On June 30, 1998 and 1997, the market value of the assets totaled $1,386,724 and $1,268,342, respectively. Income distributed to the Home by the trust, recorded in the Operating Fund, totaled $52,959 and $50,117 for the years ended June 30,1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 4 - MANAGEn CARE A.
Residential Care In October 1990, the Home discontinued accepting applications for lifecare contracts. Services since that time are provided on a fee-for-services basis for residential care. The fee-for-services charged to these residents is intended to cover all expenses of the residents for services provided by the Home. In the event that residents are unable to pay the fee-for-services, the Home may elect, but is not required, to provide financial assistance to the needy residents. Each resident agreement is reviewed on a case-by-case basis every six months to assess need. As of June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Home has 43 and 38 fee-for-service agreements with residents, respectively. These agreements provided financial assistance during 1998 and 1997, based on standard charges, summarized as follows: Years Ended June 30. _ _ _...;;;;1.;;;...99_8_
Gross billings to residents Financial assistance provided Private pay revenue, net
B.
$1,188,324 (823,787) $364,537
1997
$1,206,764 (856,898) $349.866
Assisted Living Program
This program provides assistance to eligible individuals in three ways: assistance with living expenses to provide the individuals the ability to remain in their own home environment, assistance with medical expenses while living in their own homes, and assistance with expenses while staying in skilled nursing facilities under contract with the Home. The amount of assistance for this program is at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Home and is irl addition to the managed care provided to residents in the Eastern and Western Units. The amount of assistance granted is reviewed on a case-by-case basis every six months to redetermine need. The Home provided assistance to 75 individuals in 1998 and 67 in 1997. The assistance totaled $489,650 and $351,691 in 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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NOTE 5- INVESTMENTS June 80, 1998 Fair Value and Carrying COlt Amount Operating Fund: Face amount of residenta' life inaurance and other Reserve Fund: Money market funda U.S. Government bonds and ootea Corporate bonda Corporate atocb aod mutual funda loveltment in real estate Total Endowment Fund: Money market funda U.S. Government bonda and notes Corporate bonda Corporate atocb and mutual funda Total Building Fund: Money market funds Certificate. of deposit U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate aweb and mutual funda Total
June 30,1997 Fair Value and Cost Carrying Amount
$24,863
$24,863
$37,437
$2,094.531
$2.094,531
$958,809
$958,809
9,983.399 9.697,314
10,262.168 9,924.753
9,124.068 6,990,973
9.156.915 7,078.257
7,443,850
13,771,028
7.682,434
12.141,007
110,200
110,200
110.200
110,200
$29,329,294
$36,162,680
$24,866.484
$29.445,188
$37,437
$249.311
$249,311
$792,516
$792.516
11,074,994 8,520,906
11,382,041 8,753,635
12.118,049 7,620,108
12,120,338 7,797,602
11.365.171
13,220.173
5,333,853
9,632,891
$31,210,382
$33,605,160
$25,864,526
$30.343.347
$128,227
$128,227
$212,311
$212.311
96.931
96,931
1,618.321
1,653,821
1.238,753
1,243,509
668,918
1,140,899
534,743
859.619
$2.415.466
$2,922,947
$2,082.738
$2.412,370
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NOTE 5 - INVESTMENTS (Continued) The fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices for those investments. The carrying amount of the real estate in the Reserve Fund is equal to the fair market value of the property at the date of acquisition, which is also its recorded cost. Fair market value at acquisition date is the best estimate of the current .fair value, pending the resolution of matters related to zoning. Because of inherent uncertainties in the estimate, it is at least reasonably possible that differences between actual fair market value and the estimated amount will result in near term changes in the fair market value.
NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property. plant and equipment consist of the following: June 30, 1998 Land Land improvementa Buildings Furniture and equipment Automobiles Less accumulated depreciation
$233,218 72.593 4,002.763 471,283 163.984 4.943,841 1,616,806 $3,327,035
1997 $233,218 72.593 3,999.194 464.946 150.700 4,920,651 1.494.822 $3.425.829
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTE 7 - PENSION PLAN The Home provides a defined-contribution pension plan (the Plan) for the benefit of all eligible employees. The Plan requires the Home to make annual contributions equal to five percent of each eligible employee's compensation. Required contributions have been fully funded. Pension expense under the Plan was $32,700 and $31,234 for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS In June 1996, the Home entered into a five year agreement with an outside party for the provision of resident care services at the facility known as the Eastern Unit. The Home will pay monthly fees based on the number of residents residing at the facility at rates of $96 to $120 per patient day depending on the level of care. Rates may be adjusted annually, but the adjustments may not exceed the average adjustments levied by specified competitive institutions. There is no minimum commitment as to the number of residents. The agreement can be terminated by either party upon 180 days written notice.
NOTE 9 - RECLASSIFICATIONS Assisted living expenses have been reclassified to a separate line on the statement of activities rather than netted against private pay revenues.
NOTE 10 - PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT In prior years, the financial statements did not include an accrual for interest earned on investments but not received at the balance sheet date. Pursuant to the requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, net assets at June 30, 1996 have been adjusted to reflect the cumulative effect of accrued interest receivable at that date. The financial statements for 1997 have been restated to reflect accrued interest receivable of $740,494. The restatement decreased the change in net assets for the year ended June 30, 1997 by $7,749.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
I greet you with this Report recognizing that I am, perhaps, the last Member and Officer of the Masonic Home of Missouri to have started my Masonic Home career with a meeting at the St. Louis facility on Delmar, and ending it with a modernized and restructured institution. Our Masonic Home is a sterling example of two constants. The first, being the dedication of this organization to the well being of Master Masons, their wives, widows and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Second, that change will be constant. The Board has continued to remain on the pattern of substantially having meetings every other month, which has been sufficient in most categories. The exception being, the Admissions and Discipline Committee. The incoming Board may want to consider a different format for that particular Committee, which is in the nature of an administrative decision, rather than any true change to either the composition of the Board, or the number of meetings of the full Board. The modernization of the computer system in our administrative offices, coupled with the continued use of fax machines, conference calls, and traditional correspondence, have enabled the staff and Board to have swift and timely response to every situation that has arisen. We have continued to utilize the talents and special education of a number of our Board members in the financial fields, in the nursing home fields, and the legal profession. We have used the common sense talent of all of our Board members, which is the greatest asset each member has possessed. Western Unit: The Western Unit has undergone physical changes during the recent Masonic year. The long term studies provided to us in our last Masonic year, indicated the need for an environment that would reflect more of a softer or homelike environment, rather than an institutional look to the facility. We have in response to that, added carpeting to replace tile floors, a hearth in our main lobby area, and selections of colors and decor that will perpetuate and accentuate the term, "home," for all of our residents. We have also instituted the ability to have residents on a short term basis, during rehabilitation or other short term needs, receive residential care within our facility. The Western Unit continues to be administered at a high standard with superb reports rendered by all licensing agencies. The only detrimental aspect of the Western Unit continues to be the under-utilization of the facility. The unit represents a fixed cost to the Masonic Home in many aspects and the under-utilization represents, to my view, an expensive per capita cost at this time. While this is a business concern that needs to be addressed, I would hope the remedy lies in greater utilization by our eligible population and further innovative use of the facility. Eastern Unit: The Eastern Unit represents a totally different concept, financially, compared with the Western Unit. The Eastern Unit exists through a contractual relationship with the Larus Corporation, with the latest contract being entered into in 1996. We have been operating under a contract which
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allowed the Masonic Home to pay for those facilities that were used, while allowing the Larus Corporation, under the name of Garden View Care Center, to populate the rest of the facility from the general population on a commercial basis. The President reported to you last year, that this has meant a substantial financial saving to the Masonic Home over our previous contract, which required us to lease the entire facility. However, in July of 1998, we received notice that the Larus Corporation has determined to terminate our contract as of January 1, 1999. We have had a preliminary meeting with the Principals of the Larus Corporation, and they have indicated to us that they still very much desire to have our residents stay at the Chesterfield location. We have indicated to them our needs for an identifiable presence within the facility, and on a preliminary basis, they have indicated that they will work with us to facilitate an identifiable portion of the facility for our Masonic residents. Further, they have demonstrated a supportive position relative to the continued presence of our volunteers and the various programs generated through our volunteers and our staff, at the Chesterfield location. The incoming Board will need to direct its attention to solidifying a new agreement with the Larus Corporation, or other facilities if need be, to assure the continuity and superior care that our residents have always enjoyed. I feel confident that an arrangement will be reached at the present facility that will be acceptable, first, to our residents, and to our membership as a whole. Programs: Although the years have passed swiftly from that time when we offered Life Care Programs, I am pleased to say we still have the joy of serving residents who entered under the Life Care Program. I am further pleased to say, that on a statistical basis, we are informed that the decreasing number of residents in this category, can be cared for with our present financial capacity. We continue to search for ways to better inform those eligible, in our Fraternity and the Order of Eastern Star, of our Extended Living Program. We have a wonderful opportunity to help many people in an infinite variety of ways, which after all, is the cornerstone of the Masonic Home mission. The true to life stories of the help being provided to our eligible population is heartwarming, to say the least. The Extended Living Program touches the lives of those in all age categories and many venues within our state, and our country. We are limited only by the ability to get the information out to those who most need it, and I urge each and every Brother to be an Ambassador to those eligible individuals in leading them to the doors of the Masonic Home and its most charitable hand. It must be the charge of every new Board to be creative in the way it can help the eligible population in the ever changing environment of this and the next century. Finances: The Masonic Home has always published all of the financial records for the consideration of our membership. Please take the time to examine these records. We have had, what appears to be, a significant upswing in our financial picture. In deed, we have had a positive fiscal year. However, we need to be careful in examining this positive picture. First, the American stock market has had a rather remarkable year. The Masonic Home Board, the Financial Committee, the administrative staff, and our professional advisors have all teamed up to be fiscally responsible in our
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budget considerations, and have been responsible in our financial investments. We have felt good about this advancement. The down side comes with the down turn of the United States financial markets. Those of us who follow those markets, know that the financial high that the stock market has been riding over the last eighteen months or so, may not continue into the future. Indeed, even as I write this report, the newspapers are filled with headlines documenting the roller coaster ride of peaks and valleys of the American stock market. Paper gains may not be there tomorrow for the real needs of our membership. Second, we have experienced an inflow of financial legacies from generous Brethren who have remembered the Masonic Home of Missouri in their Wills and Trusts. I believe this, of course, is the fruition and fulfillment of the now aging population of our members. We cannot, and should not, count on the continued flow of this resource. We have a staff member who has been designated Director of Development, and he has been most active in reaching out to our Brethren, to explain our program and to create opportunities for financial support for the Masonic Home. One of these programs is the Used Book Fair, which has been organized, and will be fulfilled, in the greater Kansas City, Missouri area during the next Masonic year. While I cannot report on the results of the fund raising capacity of this activity, I can report that it represents a creative attempt to reach out to the general populous as a source and resource for the financial support of the Masonic Home of Missouri. I applaud this effort by the staff of our Masonic Home and those generous volunteers who gave so willingly of their time to make this Book Fair possible. Order of the Eastern Star: It is difficult for me to address this section of my report without being emotionally moved by the wonderful women I have had the privilege of knowing as members of the Advisory Board of the Order of the Eastern Star. During my year as President of the Board, I have had the pleasure of serving with President Helen L. Erwin, Secretary Mary L. Sisemore, and Treasurer Pat Stubblefield. These are fine, generous, women and I can assure the membership of the Eastern Star that they are most ably and most pleasantly represented by these ladies. The Eastern Star has been financially generous to the needs of our residents. The "Wish List" has become, not so much a list of wishes, but more a list of accomplishments. Year after year, during my service on this Board, I have witnessed an unrelenting support from the Eastern Star for our Masonic Home, not only financially, but spiritually as well. The Eastern Star has been, and continues to be, in the forefront of our volunteer programs and we can never attempt to measure the positive effect this has for our residents, in terms of dollars and cents. I can only be the latest in a long history of Masonic Home Board Presidents to offer my sincere and heartiest thank you. Staff and Administration: Once again, a combination of stability and change has been the watch word of our staff during this year. Robert C. Kellstrom, our Executive Director, has continued to be a strong guiding force in our organization. I have had the opportunity to have close contact with Bob during my year as President, and he has been ever ready to help and always well informed on all details concerning the Masonic Home. Ms. Kathryn Elcock, continues to provide professional administration to the
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Western Unit, while providing the warmth to our residents that comes only from one who cares. Paul B. Tobias, served as Controller of the Masonic Home during my entire career on the Masonic Board. Paul retired this year leaving behind a legacy of not only strong professional financial guidance, but also leadership and a sincere concern for the well-being of the Masonic Home and all of those it serves. Paul's replacement, Willard E. Wood, I am sure, will look to Paul's legacy for guidance as he takes up Paul's work. B. Todd Sanders, as Director of Development, has continued to show the enthusiasm and the creativity which we had all hoped to find when his position was created. Todd is well received and recognized throughout our jurisdiction and he is definitely an asset to our organization. Stephen B. Givens, resigned his position as Secretary to the Board, which included his duties as Supervisor of the Assessment Team. The Masonic Home Board is presently searching for a replacement for this position. Summary: Brethren, what a wonderful ride this has been. How could I ever imagine that I would ever have the opportunity to serve on a Board that has helped so many, that has taught me so many lessons and that has given me the education of a lifetime. How could I ever dream to have made the friends I have made with the men and women who have served with me, both as Board members, Advisory Board members and staff. The Masonic Home, in its mission, embodies the most important principles of the Masonic Order. We can never forget the fulfillment of its directives and its missions, least we forget the starting point of all Free Masonry. It will have its struggles, it will have its problems, I have seen this first hand. However, its goals and missions, throughout every deliberation that I have participated in, always won the day. It is my sincere hope, and indeed my prayer, that the strong and warm brotherly arms of this institution can embrace every brother and sister who shall need its assistance. I leave my position knowing that those who will succeed me, have within their heart, the mission of this institution, and within their mind, the ability to carry that through. I can for that reason, leave with my heart full, and my mind at peace. Fraternally and sincerely, 1. TOYBES President STEVEN
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PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES FOR 5% LODGES 5% Membership Lodges: 1997-1998 October 1. Potosi Lodge No. 131 2. Columbia Lodge No. 534 3. Pendleton Lodge No. 551 4. Stockton Lodge No. 283 5. Webster Lodge No. 98 6. Ava Lodge No. 26 7. Trilumina Lodge No. 205 8. Fidelity Lodge No. 339 9. Granite Lodge No. 272 10. Mansfield Lodge No. 543 11. Lowry City Lodge No. 403 12. O'Sullivan Lodge No.7 13. Fraternal Lodge No. 363 14. Laclede Lodge No. 83 15. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439 16. Hallsville Lodge No. 336 17. Composite Lodge No. 369 18. Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 19. Pleasant Hope Lodge #467 20. Mechinicville Lodge #260 (??) 21. Billings Lodge #379 22. Knobnoster First line signers last year: 13 This year: 27
First Line Signers: 1997-1998 October 1. Robert W. Wyman-Potosi 131 2. John A. Hatcher-Columbia 534 3. Eddie Watkins-Pendleton 551 4. Billy R. Potter-California 183 5. Don Ellis-Zeredatha 189 6. David Norman-Ava 26 7. Roy Talbott-Granite 272 8. Roger Gray-Mansfield 543 9. Charles Murry-Mansfield 543 10. Randal Bennett-Mansfield 543 11. Kenneth Miller-Mansfield 543 12. Jimmy Lynch-Mansfield 543 13. Randy Latimer-O'Sullivan 7 14. Scottie Joe Moore-Laclede 83 15. Glen F. Cron-Mt. Olive 439 16. Lawrence Joe Cron-Mt. Olive 439 17. Michael F. Jones-Rosehill 550 18. Henry C. Lamm-Twilight 114 19. Howard R. Hillman-Granite 272 20. Roy D. De Haven-Granite 272
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Charles D. Antone-Granite 272 Darrel Craig Dunn-Hazelwood 459 James Lee Baker-Hazelwood 459 Richard W. Jester-8olomon 271 James Glenn Wade-Twilight 114 Donald J. Myers-???? 265 ???? 1998 ROUND ROBIN WINNER
R.W. James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer, introduced the 1998 Round Robin winner Glen F. Cron, member of Mount Olive No. 439. Finals were held in Columbia at the Grand Lodge Office.
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. 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
REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.R&A.M. of Missouri: Your committee on Jurisprudence respectfully submits the following report:
DISPENSATIONS We have caused the dispensations issued by the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary and we have approved each as having been made within the authority granted by the By-laws, and the discretion of the Grand Master. R.W. Brother Douglas D. Ritterskamp, Chairman, moves that this portion of the Committee's Report be approved, received and printed in the proceedings (Motion passed)
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS (For Action in 1998) BY-LAWS PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 23.010 It is proposed that Section 23.010 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be deleted.
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Statement ofPurpose: Lodges have other methods of providing relief which are not limited to transient Masons, as present Section 23.010 currently states. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted.
PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 23.020 It is proposed that Section 23.020 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be amended to read as follows: Statement of Purpose: The by-law and its predecessors have not been observed for some time except in the City and County of St. Louis. That board of relief is capable of operating under its own internal by-laws. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO By:.LAW SECTION 1.050 It is proposed that Section 1.050 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be deleted. SECTION 1.050. Voting. Elective officers are chosen by ballot. All other voting in the Grand Lodge is by show of hands, or paper ballot as deemed appropriate by the Grand Master. Statement ofPurpose: Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of"one Man, one vote". The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment by adopted.
PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 5.100 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 5.100 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be deleted.
Statement ofPurpose: If the Grand Lodge votes to delete Section 23.020, governing boards of relief, this section is superfluous. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted. Jurisprudence Committee Comment: The proposal to delete Section 5.1 of the By-laws is in order but we point out that it is not superfluous even if Section 23.020 is deleted, so long as Section 23.010 is not deleted.
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PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 5.010(i) OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 5.010(1) of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be deleted and the remaining subsections be re-Iettered accordingly.
Statement of Purpose: If the Grand Lodge votes to delete Section 23.020, governing boards of relief, this subsection of Section 5.010 is superfluous. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted. Jurisprudence Committee Comment: The proposal to delete Section 5.010(i) of the By-laws is in order but we point put that it is not superfluous even if Section 23.020 is deleted, so long as Section 23.010 is not deleted.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW SECTION 10.040 It is proposed that Section 10.040 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be amended to read as follows: SECTION 10.040 GRAND LODGE DUES. Each Lodge pays twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except for those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under Section 18.050 (a) reported in the annual return, which dues include a subscription to The Freemason magazine. The Grand Lodge, which promptly as collected, pays two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each Master Mason to the Masonic Home of Missouri.
Statement ofPurpose: To finance the operations of the Grand Lodge. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III, SECTION 4 It is proposed that Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be amended to read as follows: SECTION4. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS-TERM OF RESTRICTIONS ON APPOINTMENTS All Grand Officers, whose election or appointment is not otherwise provided for, shall be appointed annually by the Grand Master, and, when duly installed, shall hold their offices until their successors shall be duly appointed and installed. No Grand Master may appoint a person who is related to himself within the fourth degree of consanguinity.
Statement of Purpose: A person's qualifications to hold office, not his family relation to the Grand Master, should be the basis for appointment to a Grand Lodge office.
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The proposal to amend Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution is not in order because there is no evidence that the Subordinate Lodges read these proposed amendments at three stated Communications followed by Lodge voting and delivering a copy to the Grand Lodge as required by Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE II, SECTION 3 It is proposed that Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be amended to read as follows: SECTION 3. VOTING-MEMBERS. On every question which may come before the Grand Lodge for decision each officer and member of the Grand Lodge present shall be entitled to cast one vote, but no one in his own right shall give more than one vote.
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Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of"one Man, one vote". The proposal to amend Aritcle II, Section 3 of the Constitution is not in order because there is no evidence that the Subordinate Lodges read these proposed amendments at three stated Communications followed by Lodge voting and delivering a copy to the Grand Lodge as required by Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution.
RESOLVED, THAT A NEW SECTION 2.010(q) (POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GRAND MASTER) BE ADDED, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2.010(q)-Notwithstanding the provisions of any by-law to the contrary, upon written request of the Worshipful Master of one or more Lodges, the Grand Master may, from time to time, grant a written authorization to the requesting Lodge or Lodges to conduct a one day class for Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts of the requesting Lodge or Lodges who have not made suitable proficiency in those degrees, for advancement to the degree of Master Mason. Any such one day class shall be under the Supervision of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual and will require the conferral of the entire degree, including the lecture and charge. No person participating in a one day class will be required to become proficient in the preceding degree as a prerequisite to advancement, nor will any such person be required to become proficient in the Master Mason degree. A simple majority vote of the members present of a requesting Lodge is necessary for the Lodge to participate in a one day class, and any Entered Apprentice of Fellowcraft of such Lodge or Lodges who requests inclusion must be allowed to participate. Statement of Purpose: Many good men have been intiated Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts who have not advance because of the lack of time or the inability to become proficient in those degrees are being lost to the fraternity. Adding this section
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will be an inducement to those men to become Master Masons and, hopefully, become active members of their Lodges, and thereby become knowledgeable of the precepts and fundamentals of Freemasonry. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted. (Motion made and seconded. And by vote of the Grand Lodge was passed.)
TABLED RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS (For Action in 1998)
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: A Resolution Authorizing the Alteration, Amendment and Repeal of Portions of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to be Reported Out at the 1997 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. WHEREAS, a special committee has proposed revision to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and said revision will be ready for distribution to the Subordinate lodges during 1997, as provided in Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution; and WHEREAS, said revision will be reported out at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for 1997, but only if this resolution is passed in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the undersigned, move that the revisions, alterations and additions and repeal of certain portions of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as mailed to Subordinate Lodges, referred to the jurisprudence Committee, printed in the Proceedings of this Annual Communication and voted on by the Subordinate Lodges, be adopted by this Grand Lodge at its 1997 Annual Communication, and that all sections of this Constitution amended and all sections added to the Constitution or repealed by said revision, be adopted as provided in Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution. A copy of this proposed revision is attached. Said revision, once completed, shall be maintained at the offices of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary, for viewing and copying by Master Masons in good standing. A copy of said revision shall also be maintained, in recognizable and commonly used electronic word processing formats, for transmission by electronic mail by the Grand Secretary or any Master Mason so designated by the Grand Master to any lodge in its jurisdiction or Master Mason in good standing, upon request and upon verification that the request is from such a lodge or Master Mason in good standing. Statement ofPurpose: To revise and update the Constitution. LAWRENCE N. WENICK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 The committee approves the Resolution as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the Resolution be adopted.
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & AM. ofMissouri: A Resolution Authorizing a Revision of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Appointment of a Committee for said Purpose by the Grand Master, to be Reported Out at the 1997 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. WHEREAS, a special committee has proposed a revision of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and said revision will be ready for distribution to the Subordinate Lodges during 1997, as provided Section 35.030 of the By-Laws; and WHEREAS, said revision will be reported out at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for 1997, but only if this resolution is passed in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the undersigned, move that the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be revised, pursuant to Section 35.030 of said By-Laws, by a committee to be appointed by the Grand Master; that said revisions of the ByLaws, as mailed to the Subordinate Lodges and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, be adopted by this Grand Lodge at its 1997 Annual Communication, and that said revised By-Laws be adopted as provided in Section 35.030 of the By-Laws. A copy of this proposed revision is attached. Said revision, once completed, shall be maintained at the offices of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Lodge Secretary, for viewing and copying by Master Masons in good standing. A copy of said revision shall also be maintained, in recognizable and commonly used electronic word processing formats, for transmission by electronic mail by the Grand Secretary or any Master Mason so designated by the Grand Master, to any lodge in its jurisdiction or Master Mason in good standing, upon request and upon verification that the request is from such a lodge or Master Mason in good standing. Statement ofPurpose: To revise and update the By-Laws. LAWRENCE N. WENICK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 The committee approves the Resolution as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the Resolution be adopted.
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BY-LAWS ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW SECTION 15.050 It is proposed that the last sentence of Section 15.050 be changed to read as follows: Suitable proficiency is determined after examination at a stated communication in open lodge, or, the Master may appoint a committee of not less than two (2) Master Masons of that Lodge to examine the candidate for advancement in another portion of the Lodge building. The appointed committee will report its recommendation to the Lodge at the same communication, at which time a majority vote by a show of hands will determine eligibility to advance.
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Statement of Purpose: To allow special examination of those candidates who have displayed a true understanding of the degree and a desire to advance to the next degree, but are unable to undergo examination in open Lodge. The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted. PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 13.030 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 13.130 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft who fails to present himself for advancement within five years after having received the degrees, must regularly petition for advancement, but is not required to make a second payment payment of any fee already paid. The petition takes the normal course except that a majority vote by paper ballot is required for election. Making suitable proficiency is not required.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.010 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.010 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), one candidate may not receive more than one degree at the same communication.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.020 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.020 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), the first sections of the First and Second Degrees, and the First and Second sections of the Third Degree conferred on one candidate, must be without any break in their continuity.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.025 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.025 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), the lecture and charge of a degree shall, whenever practical, be given at the same communication in which the degree is conferred. If a lecturer is not available, the lecture and charge should be given as soon as possible.
PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTIONS 15.040, 15.050, 15.060, 15.061, 15.062, 15.063, 15.064, 15.065, 15.066, 15.067 AND 15.068 OF THE BYLAWS It is proposed that Sections 15.040, 15.050, 15.060, 15.061, 15.062, 15.063, 15.064,15.065,15.066,15.067 and 15.068 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: The requirement of suitable proficiency is the reason that our petitioners do not advance to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The foregoing amendments and repeals to the By-laws eliminate these requirements. They will place all candidates on an equal basis no matter how the degrees are conferred. We urge the passage of these proposals and ask that they be voted on collectively.
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The committee approves the amendment as to form and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move the amendment be adopted.
REPORT OF THE ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS RW. Bruce Austin presented the Report on the Election of Grand Lodge Officers for 1998-1999. The Election Committee announced that the Grand Lodge had an official and legal ballot stating that 947 ballots were casted. For the Office of Grand Master: Steven 1. Toybes
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election ofRW. Brother Steven 1. Toybes to the Office of Grand Master. RW. Brother Toybes accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election ofR.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Brother Soutiea accepted the election and thanked the brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden Freddie D. Adams
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election ofRW. Brother Freddie D. Adams to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Adams accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Junior Grand Warden Glenn E. Means
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election of R.W. Brother Glenn E. Means to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. RW. Brother Means accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasure W. Marion Luna
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election of RW. Brother W. Marion Luna to the Office of Grand Treasure. RW. Brother Luna accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller
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M.W. Grand Master Nations announced the election ofRW. Brother Ronald D. Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. RW. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE RW. Brother Steven 1. Toybes announced that the 178th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 27th and 28th, 1999, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE R.W. Brother Steven 1. Toybes introduced RW. Brother M. Robert Berger as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers. Most Worshipful Grand Master Nations stated the By-Laws require the Jurisprudence Committee, as part of their report to read the emergency Legislation on the first day of the Annual Communication so it can be considered and acted upon by voted by the Grand Lodge on the second ay. Which requires a 2/3 vote for passage. RW. Brother Douglas D. Ritterskamp, Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee, read the following Amendments to the By-Laws on an emergency basis:
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW SECTION 15.050 It is proposed that the last sentence of Section 15.050 be changed to read as follows: Suitable proficiency is determined after examination at a stated communication in open lodge, or, the Master may appoint a committee of not less than two (2) Master Masons of that Lodge to examine the candidate for advancement in another portion of the Lodge building. The appointed committee will report its recommendation to the Lodge at the same communication, at which time a majority vote by a show of hands will determine eligibility to advance.
Statement ofPurpose: To allow special examination of those candidates who have displayed a true understanding of the degree and a desire to advance to the next degree, but are unable to undergo examination in open Lodge.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 13.030 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 13.130 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft who fails to present himself for advancement within five years after having received the degrees, must regularly petition for advancement, but is not required to make a second payment payment of any fee already paid. The petition takes the normal course except that a majority vote by paper ballot is required for election. Making suitable proficiency is not required.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.010 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.010 of the By-laws be amended read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), on candidate may not receive more than one degree at the same communication.
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PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.020 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that the first paragraph of Section 15.020 of the By-laws be amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), the first sections of the First and Second Degrees, and the First and Second sections of the Third Degree conferred on one candidate, must be without any break in their continuity.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.025 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.025 of the By-laws be amended read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010(q), the lecture and charge of a degree shall, whenever practical, be given at the same communication in which the degree is conferred. If a lecturer is not available, the lecture and charge should be given aas soon as possible.
PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTIONS 15.040, 15.050, 10.060, 15.061, 15.062,15.063,15.064,15.065,15.066,15.067 AND 15.068 OF THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 15.040, 15.050, 15.060, 15.061, 15.062, 15.063, 15.064, 15.065, 15.066, 15.067 and 15.068 of the By-laws be deleted: Section 15.040, Proficiency Section 15.051, Suitable Proficiency Section 15.060, Proficiency of a Master Mason Section 15.061, Proficiency Required When? Section 15.062, First Notice Section 15.063, Further Notice and Procedure Section 15.064, Suspension on Failure to Respond Section 15.065, Further Extension Section 15.066, Automatic Suspension on Failure Section 15.067, Review by Lodge Section 15.068, Reinstatement
Statement ofPurpose: The requirement of suitable proficiency is the reason that our petitioners do not advance to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The foregoing amendments and repeals to the By-laws eliminate these requirements. They will place all candidates on an equal basis no matter how the degrees are conferred. We urge the passage of these proposals and ask that they be voted on collectively. Most Worshipful Grand Master called upon the Grand Secretary to read the proposals that has been presented for vote on Tuesday. The Grand Secretary read the following: AMEND STANDING RESOLUTION It is proposed that Standing Resolution, titled "DeMolay, Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls," be amended to delete reference to the "Rainbow Girls."
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Statement of Purpose:
The International governing authority for Rainbow for Girls, headquarterd in McAlester, Okla., has flaunted a dictatorial, deceitful control over the affairs of Rainbow for Girls in Missouri. Its actions have devastated the Missouri Rainbow for Girls' duly elected officers, removing them from offices in which they were legally installed on June 30, 1998, and created a horrific division and a never ending controversy. It deceived the Grand Lodge of Missouri by declining mediation, and, or suggestions by the Grand Master. Therefore, approval by this Grand Lodge for encouragement, sponsorship, or other support of Rainbow for Girls should be withdrawn until the International governing authority of Rainbow apologizes for its conduct and atones for the irreparable harm it has inflicted upon all of the members of Rainbow for Girls in Missouri. If the International governing authority for Rainbow recognizes the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, apologizes to all it has treated arbitrarily and callously, and sincerely takes action to restore confidence and approval, the Grand Master is authorized to promulgate the necessary regulations for Rainbow to resume its activity in Missouri with approval and support as heretofore provided. WES COOK, Past Master, Weston Lodge No. 53 DENNIS MARTIN, Past Master, Palastin Lodge No. 241
A RESOLUTION FOR PAYMENT OF $2.00 PER MASTER MASON PAYING DUES BY EACH LODGE FOR A PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPMGNFORTHEGOODOFTHEFRATERNITY On or before the annual return required by Section 10.050 of the By-Laws which occurs in 1999, each lodge will pay to the Grand Lodge $2.00 per Master Mason paying dues for the purpose of a public relations campaign for the good of the Fraternity. Statement ofPurpose: To finance a one year, $100,000 public relations campaign estimated to cost $2.00 per Master Mason paying dues. LOUIS H. HEINS, Past Master, Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 PAT YANCEY, Past Master, Meridian Lodge No.2
CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 29th, 1998. R.W. Brother Grand Chaplain Donald E. McGuire offered prayer. ANNUAL COMMUNICATE OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Windsor IV 4:15 p.m. GRAND LODGE BANQUET Grand Ball Room - Holiday Inn Select 7:00 p.m.
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M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations, welcomed all those in attendance and then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. (Each Grand Lodge Officer and his lady entered the banquet room as introduced.) The evening blessing was given by R.W. Brother Marvin Davis, Grand Chaplain. M.W. Grand Master Nations introduced R.W. Brother Ashley Underwood, who provided piano selections during dinner. Grand Master Nations presented the Ten Year Achievement Award to those lodges who met the requirements of ten consecutive years. He also recognized those lodges that achieved the Twenty year achievement award status. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award medallions were presented to representatives of Honor Lodges by M.W. Nations and the Education committee. R.W. Brother Steven I. Toybes, Deputy Grand Master, introduced R.W. Brother M. Robert Berger as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers. M.W. Nations made the presentation of the Truman Award for 1998 to R.W. Brother Nathan W. Glazer of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, Saint Louis, Missouri. M.W Nations announced that Palestine Lodge No. 241 ofthe 30 Masonic Distric had been selected to receive the trophy for their project for Masonic service. Their project raised over $16,000 for the Salvation Army for the poor and needy.
RIGHT WORSIDPFUL BROTHER NATHAN W. GLAZER TRUMAN AWARD WINNER At the One Hundred Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri held in Columbia on September 28th and 29th, 1998. Right Worshipful Brother Nathan W. Glazer was awarded the Harry S Truman Medal for distinguished Masonic service and leadership. Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations announced the medal winner and would present it to Brother Glazer who was unable to attend. This medal is named in honor of Past Grand Master and former President of the United States Harry S Truman. The medal is awarded yearly and Brother Glazer is the sixteenth recipient. Right Worshipful Brother Glazer has been very active at all levels of Masonry. Brother Glazer was raised in Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 in 1955, serving as master of his lodge in 1960. He was appointed DDGM in 1978-1979 and Grand Chaplin in 1986. Other masonic affiliation are Scottish Rite 32 degree, KCCH, Moolah Shrine, Order of Demolay Honor Legion, Sword of Bunker Hill, Square Club, Holder of Gold Card Proficiencies of Candidate Lecturer, Master's Lectures 1st and 2nd degree and middle chambers lecture, and Sub Division III card since its inception. Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations stated "Nathan W. Glazer is a man who has exemplified what the spirit of Masonry is all about. Never wanting any accommodation in the public way, but he is one of those soldiers and servants of Masonry who has brought so many men in, initiated, raised, mentored and coached hundreds of individuals over his lifetime." Congratulations to Right Worshipful Brother Nathan W. Glazer, and truly a Mason who leads by example.
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Charles Goodman, Polar Star (079) Albert J. Elfrank, Advance (590) Walter H. Baird, Acacia (602) Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon (187) John E. Wetzel, Perseverance (092) 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 (048) Nathan W. Glazer (642)
Tuesday Morning ORGAN SELECTIONS BY GRAND ORGANIST, JACK STOTTLEMEYER The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 28,1998, prayer was offered by R.W. Marvin R. Davis, Grand Chaplain.
REPORT OF THE COMMITI'EE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: Brethren: Consistent with the provisions of Section 5.030 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Committee on Grand Master's Address, which Committee consists of all Past Grand Masters present at the 177th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, submits the following report: We recommend all of the Grand Master's decisions, dispensations, healings, consents and permissions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for that Committee's review, action and report. Most Worshipful Brother Nations has spoken eloquently concerning his vision of our future and made timely recommendations. We ask that the recommendations be referred to the appropriate Grand Lodge Committee for their consideration and actions. We commend Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations for his record of dedication and service to our Grand Lodge. Our Brother and lady Nancy have represented Missouri Freemasonry in a manner that has brought credit to our Grand Lodge. Soon, the Past Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge will welcome you into our ranks with the commendation, well done. Fraternally submitted, E. SCOTr, Chairman
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I move the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address be accepted and printed in the "PROCEEDINGS".
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Report of CODlDlittees M.W. Grand Master Nations stated that the booklets reports of the Standing and Special Committees which were distributed on Monday, September 28th, 1998 be printed in the procedding. If any chairman had supplements that needed to be presented to please do so. No chairman offered additions. The reprinted report are as follows:
REPORT OF THE COMMITIEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
The Committee on Appeals and Grievances respectfully reports as follows: in the Matter of William Sherman Giles, Restoration is recommended pursuant to Section 32.080. In the Matter of Frank J. Greco, Restoration is recommended pursuant to Section 32.080. In the Matter of Shawnee Lodge No. 653, A.F. & A.M. v. Floyd A. Miller, it is recommended the Judgment of the Trial Commission be Affirmed pursuant to Section 31.060.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
Your Building Supervisory Board submits herewith a report of its activities and decisions of the past Masonic year. It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve the Grand Lodge on this committee and we thank our Grand Master, M. W. Jeffrey O. Nations for the confidence he displayed in our appointments. We endeavored to respond to all applications from Missouri Lodges for approval of actions as required by the by-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in a manner as prompt and favorable as possible. We are pleased to report that all applications received were acted on favorably. However, one incident which was not reported to us and involved the acquisition of a debt by a Lodge without prior approval of this Board was reported to the Grand Lodge via the District Deputy Grand Master of the District concerned and the matter resolved by the Grand Master. Following are the applications received and actions taken by the Board for the year 1997/98: Adelphi Lodge No. 355: December 3, 1997: Approved the purchase of a building to be used as a Lodge Hall by Adelphi Lodge No. 355. Lowry City Lodge No. 403: Provided information and material regarding the contemplated construction of a building to be used as a Lodge Hall by Lowry City Lodge No. 403 on a lot currently owned by that Lodge.
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Summit Lodge No. 236d: October, 1997: Approved blueprints of building to be constructed as a Lodge Hall for Summit Lodge on a lot currently owned by that Lodge. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE L. SMITH MARLIN F. SLAGLE ROBERT R. CRICK, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The following is the report of the Committee on By-Laws: Your Committee prepared and distributed, as required by our law, the cumulative annual Pocket Part for use during the years 1997-1998 with the Constitution and By-Laws-1958, as published in 1977. Your Chairman and the other members of the Committee again thank the Grand Lodge for the privilege of serving. Fraternally submitted, RONALD M. BELT J MORGAN DONELSON, P.G.M. WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, P.G.M. HARRY GERSHENSON, JR., Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN: The Committee of Chartered Lodges, consisting of Richard Mansfield, Verle Naughton, Dean Rowe, Robert Hardester, and Chairman Thomas Gooch submit the following report. To begin, the committee is very appreciative of the efforts of Rt. Wor. Bro. Ronald D. Miller and the Grand Lodge staff for their cooperation during our last meeting. Having not had the advantage of Truman's birthday as a holiday, we scheduled our meeting on that date and it was necessary to either reschedule our meeting or arrange to have the Grand Lodge building open for us. Without complaint, arrangements were made for us to hold our meeting as planned. Brothers Mansfield, Naughton and Gooch met on Friday, May 7,1998 at the Grand Lodge offices where we reviewed the most recent lodge secretary reports. Brothers Hardester and Rowe had conflicting schedules and were unable to attend, however, they have reviewed this report and concur. Following the review and discussion it was obvious that the membership continues to decrease as we dropped from 56,733 members in 1996 to 55,120 in
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1997. This is a loss of 1613 members or 2.9%. A refreshing view of these figures is that the previous year's loss was 3.2% and 1993 had a loss of 3.8%. While we cannot relax and assume that we have made the turn, we may be optimistic that we are going in that direction. Some areas that we noted that show a decrease in the additions section of reports was a reduction of initiates from 985 in 1996 to 898 in 1997. Of that number 669 advanced to Master in 1996 and only 488 in 1997. As we expressed in earlier reports, we are failing to make a significant impression on the candidate when he received his first degree. We strongly urge proficient ritual and respectful attire be displayed in the first degree. This includes the clothing worn by the candidate because, as the saying goes "we only get one opportunity to make a first impression." Reinstatement after suspension for non-payment of dues has remained constant and we lost only 1354 due to suspension in 1997 as compared to 1557 in 1996 which is a 0.3% improvement. While this figure is small, it does suggest that lodges are making an effort to make meetings more appealing and of interest to the membership. The committee compliments these lodges and encourages an exchange of suggestions that appear to be working. Not to suggest that previous observations are incorrect regarding causes of membership reduction, the committee adds these possibilities as additional reasons. Interest in the Shrine is a plus for membership in the blue lodge and should be encouraged. While the blue lodge would not have the full attention of the brother, we would still be fulfilling the goal of Masonry of service to our fellow man. We wish to restate, as we have each year of this committee, that we need to remove the color barrier and admit brothers based on what is in their heart instead of the color of his skin. The committee feels that we are passing up many potential members due to a bias that Masons no longer feel. Job transfer is both a plus and a minus factor in membership. While a Luke warm member will continue to maintain his membership in his original lodge, he will usually not make an effort to attend lodge in his new home area. Whenever possible, the committee feels that lodges should notify a local lodge when a brother moves into the area. This would give the local lodge an opportunity to invite the brother to visit. If it results in a brother demiting to that lodge, so much the better as the brother would likely become more active than he would in his home lodge. If all lodges participated, the system would work both ways and the lodge that lost a brother might gain an active member for one who had not been. In this day of two salaried families, it is not uncommon for work conflicts to interfere with a brother's desire to attend lodge. Even when the schedules do not conflict, the brother is often too tired to attend another meeting away from home. Following closely on that reason, is "too many nights away from children." As Masonry encourages family values, we are almost creating an oxymoron by asking the brother to leave his family for the evening and meet with fraternal brothers. To counter balance this complaint, the committee encourages family functions such as picnics, fishing derbies, holiday parties, etc. to demonstrate that Masonry is interested in the family. Advancement, or the absence thereof, is a problem that continues each year. Little needs to be added to what was said above except to reiterate that every
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effort should be made to impress upon the candidate that he is important to the lodge and that the lodge is important to him. A good attendance helps improve this message. It was also suggested that, when a number of candidates have failed to advance, classes should be established to help them learn as a group. Then, there is the lack of interest which we have addressed previously. Another slant to this could be the involvement of new members. There is always a risk of delivering the wrong message by asking a newly made Master Mason to take a chair as he may feel that he has joined an organization that is dying. However, he joined to be active and contribute to the goals of Masonry. Therefore, it should be expected to assume an assignment to a committee; preferably to one where he will have an opportunity to meet other brothers and learn names. Of course, there is the list of do's and don'ts. We DO want the brother to feel welcome and we DON'T want to embarrass him. Providing a large meal does not seem to draw attendance but the comradery over light refreshments is as important as the structured meeting. The committee feels that interest could be renewed by embellishing installation meetings. This is also a time to impress potential members. If they see that we are having fun instead of taking part in a ritual which requires military proficiency, we should attract those who have viewed us as paramilitary. In the same vein, we should look at our meeting structure. Most business meetings are dull and masters are often afraid of criticism if they attempt to inteIject a light approach. Now that we may conduct business on any degree, we should give consideration to conducting business before or after degree work. Some brothers may be interested in the discussions of a business meeting while others would not. Most public buildings are required to be handicapped accessible under the federal ADA legislation. While Masonic lodges do not fall under this requirement, we should be leading the way in accommodating our handicapped brothers and their guests. The committee feels that we should extend this concern to include offers to bring brothers to lodge if they are unable to provide their own transportation. As a final word, we should work toward a more positive exposure. If we are a secret organization it is only because we have not exposed our benefits to the public. Publicity of activities could give us a positive exposure as would delivery of food baskets, roadway cleanups, get out and vote campaigns and community projects. If there were no other reason to join the Masonic Lodge, the annual dues is small insurance for the possible need of becoming a resident of the Masonic Home. Most Worshipful Grand Master, the committee thanks you for allowing us to continue researching causes of member loss and offering recommendations for improvement. We will continue to assist individual lodges when needed and invited. Respectfully submitted, THoMAS O. GoOCH, Chairman RICHARD MANSFIELD VERLE NAUGHTON DEAN ROWE ROBERT lIARDESTER
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ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
It was the pleasure of the members of this committee to serve the Grand Lodge of Missouri in extending its hospitality to all distinguished members attending our One Hundred Seventy-Seventh Annual Communication. Your committee held meetings with appropriate staff personnel of the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Missouri on May 17, July 12 and August 16, 1998 to make plans for Grand Lodge activities. It was a pleasure to work with the professionals of the Holiday Inn. Our distinguished guests at this Grand Lodge communication included: • Grand Masters or representatives of other jurisdictions • Officials of the Missouri Masonic Family • Past Grand Masters and Emeritus officers of Missouri • Grand Lodge Officers • Special Guests On Sunday evening, our Grand Master received the distinguished guests at a reception and banquet held in the Windsor Room. On Monday morning, there was a breakfast held in appreciation for the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers who served the Grand Lodge during the past year. Also on Monday morning, the Ladies gathered for a continental breakfast in Churchill's, then boarded buses for a tour to the Winery and schoolhouse in Rocheport, followed by lunch and entertainment before returning to the hotel early afternoon. The Grand Master hosted a luncheon for all distinguished members in the Truman-Bradley Room at noon. The Grand Lodge Dinner/Awards Banquet was held on Monday evening in the Expo Center. Following the Tuesday morning breakfast for the ladies, they enjoyed a program of floral arrangements. On behalf of the Committee members, I wish to thank Most Worshipful Brother Jeff Nations, and his lady, Nancy, for the appointment and opportunity to serve, and a special thanks goes out to the Grand Lodge Staff for their support and assistance.
Fraternally Submitted, BILL & CAROL SOUTIEA, Chairpersons STEVE & SHARLENE TOYBES RON & LENORA MILLER KEITH & BEVERLY NEESE BRENT & KRISTINE STEWART JIM & ANITA WADE MILLIE BUCKLER JEFF & NANCY NATIONS
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies was presented with a recommendation from R.W. Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, for combining fourteen (14) individual forms into two (2) forms which would meet the requirements of the former fourteen forms and would simplify and expedite the processing by individual secretaries within the jurisdiction. The first revised Form covers: Application for Certificate of Withdrawal as a Multiple Member; Application for Dimit From Lodge of "Original" Membership; Notice of Withdrawal of Multiple Membership; and Dimit. The Second revised Form covers: Application for Certificate of Good Standing/Dimit (or) Application for Certificate of Good Standing for Multiple Membership; Certificate of Good Standing; and Notice of Election or Rejection. Your Committee has reviewed the proposed combination of these forms and all voting members have agreed to this simplification of records in the belief that the secretaries of this jurisdiction will find the paper work reduced and the results effective. Fraternally submitted, L. HOUSE L. SMITH RICHARD L. THOMPSON KENNETH L. GoOD
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E. SPENCER, Ex-Officio P. WILFLEY, JR., Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING
To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
Your Committee on the Grand Lodge Office Building charged with the upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, met as needed during the year. The contracts for mowing and snow removal has been extended. Your Grand Secretary and his staff have in place an efficient waste management and recycling program. The new computer system is running and the records are now available to all of the office staff. We owe a great debt to all of those volunteers who have given many hours to making it a useable system. The Grand Secretary has installed new cabinets and a wet sink in the break area that have made this area more efficient and comfortable. Increase the utilities budget 2 1/2% for increased utility costs.
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There is a need to include in the budget about $700.00 to repair the roof that should be done as soon as funds are available, and There is a need of about $7,000.00 for resurfacing the driveway and parking lot. Attention should be given to the ingress and egress to the Grand Lodge Office property. It is currently most difficult for those not well acquainted with the area to find the driveway. Respectfully submitted, MARION W. DEY, Chairman BRENT S MATTOX RONALD D. MILLER
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
It has been an active, interesting, and creative year for this committee. First however, it is with much sadness that we report the passing of a longtime and very faithful member, WB C. Scott Grantham, Jr. Scott resided in Cape Girardeau and served as Secretary of the Education Committee. He was an extraordinary Mason. We will miss him very much. An important accomplishment this year was the creation by RWB Jon Broyles of "The Missouri Masonic Information and Education Resources Guide". This booklet will be distributed to all lodges in Missouri. It will be very helpful in giving our members the answers to questions about our Fraternity that a prospective member might ask. Another important and interesting accomplishment was the creation by Brother Phil Elam, a new member of the committee, of an awared winning flyer entitled, "Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet." There is also an Internet Web Site designed to address this same theme. The Freemasonry booth was again a big hit at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia during August. It was run in conjunction with the Public Relations Committee. The committee would like to thank RWB Ronald Miller; RWB Marion Dey, Masonic District #26; and RWB Owen Lundsford, Masonic District #31 for their contribution of time and assistance. Numerous fair goers stopped at the booth to tell of their masonic connections and some actually asked that we take their names and assist them in becoming reinstated into the Fraternity. Having a presense at the State Fair is a great investment. It is hoped that computers already available to the Masonic Home of Missouri can be set up for residents to send and receive E-mail. Knowing that we are never too old to learn, it is thought that some residents would be abel to exchange E-mail with their children, relatives or friends daily, or even more often if they like. In a California masonic home the residents are even "Surfing" on the Internet and are excited about it. Some residents are using the Internet to find information, jokes, cartoons, etc. for submission to the Masonic Home's newspaper.
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The Mid-West Conference on Masonic Education held in Independence during April was a wonderful success. RWB Richard Smith srved as President of the Conference with RWB Jon Broyles as Chairman. The conference was vaulted into modern times when Brother Broyles structured it as a participatory conference compared to previous years when presenters read their papers to the audience and then invited questions. Success often comes at surprising times. RWB Brent Mattox's opening presentation was the key to the participants being willing to take part. His presentation was so well received that the conference literally "took off" and did not slow down until the gavel sounded to conclude the conference. A large part of the success of the conference was due to the many details handled and the wonderful entertainment provided by RWB Daniel Quessenberry. Numerous Grand Lodge Officers including the Grand Master attended the conference. We thank them very much for their participation and support. It would be a major oversite not to recognize the contributions made by MWB Lewis C. Wes Cook. MWB Cook's suggestions and information were crucial to the conference. MW Brother Cook had served as President of that Conference a number of years ago. The committee responsible for the invitations was not aware of his contributions or that he might be available to attend the conference. We humbly apologize and wish to aknowledge Brother Cook's importance to the success of the conference. RWB Jake Jacobs has become an invaluable member of this committee. After his major heart surgery, we are delighted to have him back. Serving the Fraternity as Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education has been a sincere pleasure. The Committee has been transformed from a pre computer committee to a modern ready-for-the-next-century committee. We have educators serving on the committee from Missouri University (Brent Mattox), Truman State University (Dr. Lonny Morrow) and South East Missouri State University (Dr. Otha Wingo). With this as my last year in this capacity, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Grand Lodge Officers and it has been my privilege to serve. I particularly wish to thank MWB Vern H. Schneider for appointment to the Education Committee, and to MWB D. Robert Downey for appointment as Chairman. Under the Chairmanship of RWB Jon B. Broyles the Committee is in very capable hands. There is no doubt that his masonic knowledge and leadership abilities will contribute to Missouri continuing to rise in the national spotlight of progressive jurisidictions. Thank you to those committee members who are completing their appointments; RWB Brent S. Mattox, WB Daniel Quessenberry and WB Richard W. Lodge. Each has contrtibuted to the advancement of Masonic Education in Missouri and are very mich appreciated. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD L. SMITH, Chairman JON B. BROYLES BRENT S. MATTOX LARRY C. REYNOLDS RICHARD W. LODGE DANIEL QUESSENBERRY
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AsSOCIATE MEMBERS H.VAYNE"JACK"JACOBS STEVEN C. MONROTUS LONNY W. MORROW E. OTHA WINGO
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF RELIEF AND CHARITY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
The Committee on Relief and Charity is composed of three members of the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors. The committee is appointed under Section 5.090 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Master and meets with the same regularity and at the same location as the Masonic Home of Missouri Board or at the call of the Chairman to consider requests properly submitted to it by a subordinate Lodge for financial assistance and relief to worthy eligible cases. The Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication in Jefferson City, Missouri on September 30 and October 1, 1997 budgeted $5,000.00 for the work of the committee. Due to limited requests for assistance this amount was not forwarded to the committee during the 1997-1998 year. Following is the report of the financial activities of the Committee from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, inclusive. Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623, A.F. & A.M. (NC repairs (Middleton) $136.00 Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623, A.F. & A.M. (NC repairs (Middleton) $137.00 Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623, A.F. & A.M. (NC replace (Middleton) $1,690.00 Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, A.F. & A.M. (Roof repairs (Corvey). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1,000.00 McDonald Lodge No. 324, A.F. & A.M. (Harris). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $200.00 Total Disbursements
$3,163.00
Balance in the Bank July 1, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $3,359.98 $ 0.00 Received from the Grand Lodge Interest on Account $13.49 Account Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $3,373.47 Checks issued for relief.
$3,163.00
Balance in Bank as of June 30, 1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $210.47
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Fraternally submitted, ROBERT D. WHITNEY, Chairman LARRY D. Ross, Member CURTIS R. DOYLE, Member / Acting
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MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF OF ST. LOUIS The St. Louis and St. Louis County Masonic Board of Relief has had a most active and rewarding year. Attendance at our meetings and interest in our activities is up throughout the area. As a result, we are becoming more well known. Our activities this year fell into four different areas: charitable giving, a study of Masonic cemeteries and available grave sites, a survey and listing of members who are proficient in the funeral service, and a survey for future listing of medical equipment available in the area. We have donated money to, among others, a family whose infant daughter has a terrible illness, to a Brother with a terminal illness, to a previously self supporting man with cerebral palsy who was injured in a car accident, to a Brother for use in purchasing hearing aids, to a family to keep their utilities from being turned off, and to a Brother from Oklahoma in St. Louis for a major surgery. We discovered the need for and have developed a standardized report for use by our investigating committees, which simplifies the process. We have completed a study of Masonic grave sites available in two St. Louis area cemeteries. Mter a great effort by W.B. Bob Nuels, we now know the location of these plots, the costs associated with them and the process required to open them for use by our Masonic families. For the first time in over twenty years, we were asked and able to donate a plot to the family of a Brother in financial need who had wanted to be buried in a Masonic plot. We completed a survey of Brethren who are proficient in the Masonic funeral ceremony and who volunteered to help other Lodges put on or attend a service, or to perform or attend a funeral service for an out of town Brother. This list has been provided to every Lodge in the area, and has proved to be a valuable tool. We also collaborated with the 61st Masonic District Lodge of Instruction to spend one evening teaching the funeral service. These activities have eased the process when we performed several funerals for transient as well as area Brethren. We are compiling a list, to be made available to each Lodge in the area, of medical equipment available to our Brethren and their families. We will act as a clearing house to put people in need with people who have the equipment available. We have been fortunate to have had several generous donations made to the Board of Relief which have financed our giving and allowed us to not approach our member Lodges this year for donations or assessments. We look forward to the coming year with a spirit of fraternal enthusiasm. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS
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REPORT OF THE COMMITI'EE ON RITUAL To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
On Saturday, February 14, 1998, your committee on ritual, the Masonic Education Committee, several Grand Lodge officers, including our Grand Master M. W. Bro. Jeffrey O. Nations, as well as other selected brethren, met in Columbia to lay the ground work and determine the procedure to be used if the one-day class (Chance to Advance) degree conferrals were adopted by the Grand Lodge at the next Grand Lodge Communication. Brethren, we submit herewith our annual report as your committee on ritual. The committee met in Columbia on May 30,1998. The first item addressed was a letter from R.W Bro. Larry Moss, DDGM of the 20th Masonic District, regarding the matter of the tiler coming into the lodge room after the lodge is at labor.
DECISION: The tiler should be at the door to give or receive alarms. The second item addressed was a letter from R.W. Bro. Charles Benedict, concerning several areas of the ritual. They are as follows, together with the decision rendered. 1) When conducting a brother out of the lodge, how does SD place rod on right shoulder after saluting the Master at the altar?
DECISION: Retrieve rod with RH, bring rod to center and in front of body, place on right shoulder with LH. 2) While ascertaining, how does JD designate a brother that he cannot vouch for, and ifhe leaves the line of travel, how does he return?
DECISION: Do whatever is necessary to designate the brother from the line of travel. 3) When does the jewel exchange take place between a lodge officer designated as the examiner, and the brother the WM orders to take that officer's place/station?
DECISION: With the exception of the WM's station, the designated brother ordered to fill that officer's place/station, may remove the jewel and return to the sideline as soon as the examiner has replaced the examinee's chair. 4) What are the routes to the examiner's chair of the JD, SW, or brethren seated on the South or North side?
DECISION: JD: Advance east on his chairline to 1/2 step west of the altar, proceeds north to the examiner's chairline, then east to the examiner's chair.
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SW: Advances east to the west line of travel, north to the north line of travel, east to the east line of travel, south to the examiner's chairline and east to examiner's chair. SOUTH: South line of travel to 1/2 step west of altar, north to examiner's chairline, east to examiner's chair. NORm: East on north line of travel to east line of travel, south to examiner's chairline, east to examiner's chair. OTHER RITUAL COMMrITEE DECISIONS: It was the agreement of the ritual committee that Masonic Funeral Services fell into the category of Masonic Ceremony, therefore no ritual decision was necessary.
CLARIFICATION OF POINTS OF RITUAL 1. Is the Pledge of Allegiance considered ritual?
DECISION: Yes. (Refer to page 163 of the 1990 Grand Lodge Official Proceedings). 2. Does the JD have to wait for the Tiler to return one rap before leaving the outer door to return to his chair? DECISION: Yes. 3. At the altar, when leaving the lodge to prepare a candidate, do the stewards cue off the SD when grounding rods and giving the sign? DECISION: Yes 4. It was determined that inviting a brother back into the lodge room after completing a proficiency examination was not ritual, therefore no decision was necessary. 5. When an EA or FC leaves the lodge room before opening on a higher degree, does he cue off the SD when giving the sign? SECOND SECTION - TlDRD DEGREE 6. When does the 2nd section of the 3rd degree begin?
DECISION: When the WM raps up the Wardens to call from labor to refreshment. 7. What is the AD's move after tying hoodwink? DECISION: Face south, turn candidate to face south, and proceed. 8. What is the SDs move after candidate's prayer and completion of singing? DECISION: Return to position he was in when he left the candidate at the altar (south side of candidate, both facing east), pick up candidate's right arm, step back with left foot while pulling candidate around so both are facing south. Proceed. 9. What is the manner of planting the sprig of acacia?
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DECISION: While facing east, the plant should be placed on the floor at the head of the grave on the word "here." 10. JSs move when arriving at the brow of a hill. DECISION: Hit head of the grave with the right foot and continue south three more steps, making a 180 degree turn to the right while keeping both feet on the floor in the position of the third step. Take one step north then one sidestep east to the candidate's right shoulder, closing at an angle to be facing generally NW. (No closes during this movement.) 11.
Does candidate have to "approach the east" after being raised?
DECISION: No. It was the opinion of the committee that in earlier times, the 1st and 3rd degree lectures were given from the east by the WM, but as lectures are now given from various locations of the lodge room, the candidate can be escorted by the SD to the location of the lodge room where the lecture will be given. 12.
What is the proper ritual for balloting with the ballot box when one or more of the stations are filled by non-members of the lodge?
DECISION: Follow the ritual and by-law procedures for balloting. 13.
Should a video tape be made that would show the floorwork of the ritual?
DECISION: No. After the Ritual Committee meeting, the finals of the State-Wide Round Robin were held. The regional winners were: W. Bro. Brian J. Densmore - Liberty Lodge #31 Brother Glen F. Cron - Mount Olive Lodge #439 W. Bro. Christopher Scott Houge - Solomon Lodge #271 R.W.B. Wilfred George Soutiea, Jr. - Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 R.W.B. Frank Lensinski, Sr. - Easter Lodge #575 R.W.B. Robert Fry - Weston Lodge #53 W. Bro. T.J. Picraux - Rushville Lodge #238 The qualify of the participants was, again, outstanding with the prevailing brother being Brother Glen F. Cron. Fraternally submitted, DALE C. MOTTER, P.G.M. WILLARD D. HETZLER RANDALL J. JONES DAVID R. VOGLER JAMES E. SPENCER, Chairman
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CERTIFICATES AND CARD FOR RITUAL PROFICIENCY Subdivision I - Original 6522 Yale T. Turnham 6523 Thomas L. Roush 6524 Oval G. Hankins 6525 Christopher J. Newbold 6526 Michael C. Glawson 6527 Larry S. Loftin 6528 Robert Michael Bickel 6529 Charles Francis Ernst, Jr. 6530 Berl R. Williams 6531 James D. Riehn 6532 Terry Lee Teague 6533 Garry Lee Davis 6534 James Clayton Paul 6536 John Albert Turnbull 6537 Paul Kenneth Turnbull 6538 Thomas Duane Turnbull 6539 Brian Jack Densmore 6540 Buenos J. R. Ayres 6541 Thomas Lee Falkner 6542 Nicholas Lee Aldridge 6543 Jack Duane Brown 6544 Guy Allen Glaze 6545 Joseph Ronald Clements 6546 Jack Eugene Durham, Sr. 6547 Roger Allan Matthews 6548 James Leon Kilburn 6549 Matthew Alan Taylor 6550 David Nelson Frealy 6551 Knial D. Iorg 6552 Steven Caine Monrotus Subdivision I - 1st Renewal A3150 Donald R. St. Clair A3151 Scott Patrick Pierce A3152 James Robert Shaklee A3153 Lester Lee Hemby A3154 Herbert A. Bruns A3155 Alan William Kendall A3156 James William Harter A3157 William A. Rutledge A3158 Jerald Lee Pritchett A3159 John Michael Wiseman A3160 Timothy Scott Shelton A3161 Ronald M. Pope Subdivision I - 2nd Renewal B1856 Gary A. Phillips B1857 Glenn H. Burrows, Jr. B1858 Billy Bob Briscoe B1859 James Alfred Medley B1860 Ronnie Lee Carver B1861 Barry Welton Jenkins B1862 Christopher Scott Houge B1863 Thomas Hunter McCrackin ill B1864 Hubert Ronald Butler B1865 Donald Francis Wheeler B1866 Owen Jesse Lunsford, Jr. B1867 Donald Eldon Ripley
B1868 Gerald V. Phillips
Subdivision I - 3rd Renewal C1208 James J. Hayes C1209 William C. Brady C1210 Bruce Harvey Trammell C1211 Marvin Walter Frost C1212 Joseph Bernard Corbin C1213 David Don Pierce C1214 Harold Dean Braden C1215 Lyle Evan Matthews C1216 Howard Vayne Jacobs Subdivision I - 4th Renewal D853 Herbert Cooper, Jr. D854 Leonard D. Staley D855 Steven W. Crotty D856 Russell Avery Sackman D857 Richard Francis Hays D858 Larry E. Letterman Subdivision I - 5th Renewal E651 William J. Hollingsworth E652 Thomas Parker Baker E653 Ben C. Moore E654 James Robert Brown E655 Virgil Efton Bradley Subdivision I - 6th Renewal F465 Elmer Earl Wilson F466 Fred Albert McMillan F467 Harvey Joe Wells F468 Robert Lee Fry F469 August L. Bottom F470 Bill Arnbro Humble Subdivision I - 7th Renewal G326 Bernard M.W. Sciarone G327 Arthur T. Thornton G329 Jene Kirby G330 John H. McVay G331 Robert Mark Barrett G332 Warren E. Carr G333 John Arthur Pace G334 Robert D. Weikal G335 Clarence Walker Wieland G336 Harold Ennis Antrim G337 Donald Ivan Dunlap Subdivision I - 8th Renewal H220 Dale C. Motter H221 Hardee Hoyt Richey H222 Harry J. Eckert H223 Charles M. Benedict H224 Kenneth Eugene Kennedy H225 Charles R. Eye H226 Danny Eugene Rhodes H227 James Ellis Spencer
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Subdivision I - 9th Renewal 1-156 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. 1-157 Edgar L. Kneip 1-158 Paul K. Kawakami 1-159 Willard Bernard McFarland 1-160 John B. Moss Subdivision I - 10th Renewal J97 John L. Schafer J98 Denzel L. Kaiser J99 Virden L. Daugherty JI00 Ronald E. Smith JI01 Carnell E. Cutbirth JI02 James C. Allison JI03 Edward Paul Hutson JI04 Harry D. McPherson JI05 John Douglas Atkins Subdivision I - 11th Renewal K71 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr. K72 Rex Martin Williams K73 Othal D. McFarland Subdivision I - 12th Renewal L44 Claude F. Stephens Subdivision I - 13th Renewal M23 Arthur Ralph Zellmer Albert Hugh Miller M24
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Fred Albert McMillan Thomas Hunter McCrackin, ill James William Harter
Subdivision II - Part 1 3rdRenewai C234 Robert E. Plummer C235 William Cloud Brady Subdivision II - Part 1 4th Renewal D186 Carl H. Terry D187 Melvin L. Hall D188 James Glenn Wade Subdivision II - Part 1 5th Renewal E143 Herald E. Schaper E144 Arthur Ralph Zellmer E145 Clarence McLee Wommack E146 Forest Wayne Dugan Subdivision II - Part 1 6th Renewal F99 Edgar L. Kneip
Subdivision I - 14th Renewal None
Subdivision II - Part 1 7th Renewal G63 Bernard M.W. Sciarone Joseph T. Miner G64 G65 Clarence Walker Wieland
Subdivision I - 15th Renewal 0-5 William W. Forrester 0-6 Duane Eiserman
Subdivision II - Part 1 8th Renewal H42 Roger R. Adams
Subdivision II - Part 1 Original 624 Michael A. Sprowls 625 James L. Kilburn 626 Ronald G. Skopec 627 Jerry F. Moore Kenneth R. Clements 628 629 Daniel LeRoy Heiser 630 William Bryant VanMeter 631 Nicholas Lee Aldridge 632 Donald Eldon Ripley 633 Ronald D. Jones 634 John Monroe Courtney
Subdivision II - Part 1 9th Renewal 1-27 Paul K. Kawakami 1-28 William V. McCollum Albert Hugh Miller 1-29
Subdivision II - Part 1 1st Renewal A427 John M. Alberts A428 Brian Kelly Osborne A429 Columbus Craft Subdivision II - Part 1 2nd Renewal B303 Willard D. Hetzler
Subdivision II - Part 1 10th Renewal J18 Stanley E. Massey J19 Ronald E. Smith J20 Stanton T. Brown J21 John Douglas Atkins J22 Clarence L. Alumbaugh Subdivision II - Part 1 11th Renewal Kl Claude Franklin Stephens Subdivision II - Part 1 12th Renewal None
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Subdivision II - Part 1 13th Renewal M3 William W Forrester Subdivision II - Part 2 - Original 568 Clarence R. Czeschin 569 Richard Anthony Lowry 570 Robert Dale Stoker 571 Donald Eldon Ripley 572 Nicholas Lee Aldridge 573 John Monroe Courtney Subdivision II - Part 2 1st Renewal A391 Joe Wayne Johnson A392 Richard C. Davis A393 Gary Andrew Phillips A394 Fred Albert McMillan A395 Herbert Arnold Bruns A396 Gary L. Davis Subdivision II - Part 2 2nd Renewal B283 Willard D. Hetzler Subdivision II - Part 23rdRenewal C217 Earl N. Coen C218 Gary Lee Benskin C219 Archie J. McCoy C220 William Cloud Brady Subdivision II - Part 2 4th Renewal D167 Merrain M. Batey Subdivision II - Part 2 5th Renewal El36 Frank L. Lennaman E137 Benny LeRoy Roach E 138 Kenneth R. Clements E 139 Dennis Lee Hammack Subdivision II - Part 2 6th Renewal F95 Walter S. Specie F96 Edgar L. Kneip Subdivision II - Part 2 7th Renewal G65 Bernard M.W. Sciarone Emmett Broombaugh, Jr. G66 G67 John E. Reece, Jr. G68 Clarence Walker Wieland Subdivision II - Part 2 8th Renewal H43 Roger R. Adams H44 Melvin John Sanders H45 John C. Allen
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Subdivision II - Part 2 9th Renewal 1-27 Leo H. Pitts 1-28 John Douglas Atkins 1-29 Paul K. Kawakami 1-30 Albert Hugh Miller Subdivision II - Part 2 10th Renewal J18 Stanley E. Massey Jl9 Ronald E. Smith J20 Stanton T. Brown Subdivision II - Part 2 11th Renewal Kl Claude Franklin Stephens K2 William V. McCollum Subdivision II - Part 2 12th Renewal None Subdivision II - Part 2 13th Renewal M3 William W. Forrester Subdivision II - Part 3 - Original 567 Robert Dale Stoker 568 Nicholas Lee Aldridge 569 John Monroe Courtney 570 Kenneth Ray Brundege 571 Brian Jack Densmore 572 Donald Eldon Ripley Subdivision II - Part 3 1st Renewal A388 Billy B. Briscoe A389 Dennis R. Owens A390 William E. Cooper A391 John Charles Caraker A392 Donald A. Raymer A393 Theodore Joseph Picraux A394 Jeffrey Owen Nations A395 Harold D. McFarland Subdivision II - Part 3 2nd Renewal B289 H.V. "Jake" Jacobs B290 Willard D. Hetzler B291 Fred Albert McMillan B292 Daniel Roy Quensenberry Subdivision II - Part 3 3rd Renewal C224 Michael Frank Armstrong C225 Damon C. Schroter C226 Austin Steve Hodge Subdivision II - Part 3 4th Renewal El38 Herald E. Schaper
1998 E139 E140
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Arthur Ralph Zellmer Robert D. Weikal
Subdivision II - Part 3 5th Renewal F91 Ervin Anthony Drewing F92 Randall Jay Jones F93 Walter S. Specie F94 Edgar L. Kneip F95 Melvin Loren Hall Benny LeRoy Roach F96 Subdivision II - Part 3 6th Renewal Bernard M.W. Sciarone 064 John E. Reece, Jr. 065 Clarence Walker Wieland 066 Subdivision II - Part 3 7th Renewal Albert Hugh Miller H42 Subdivision II - Part 3 8th Renewal 1-26 Clarence L. Alumbaugh 1-27 Paul K. Kawakami 1-28 Edward Paul Hutson Subdivision II - Part 3 9th Renewal J18 Ronald E. Smith J19 John Douglas Atkins J20 Stanley E. Massey J21 Marvin G. Shull Subdivision II - Part 3 10th Renewal K1 Claude Franklin Stephens Subdivision II - Part 3 11th Renewal None Subdivision II- Part 312th Renewal William W. Forrester M3 M4 Ralph Otto Kolb Subdivision III - Original 610 Mark E. Seaao 611 Kenneth R. lements Joe Wayne Johnson 612 Merle L. Ivey 613 614 Albert George Smith Conley E. DePriest 615 Owen J. Lunsford, Jr. 616 Mitchell C. Weinsting 617 Paul A. Delozier 618 619 Morris L. PhilliKs R. Wayne McEI esh 620 John William Mayo 621
622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682
Thomas Lee Boyd James W. Bradley John William Johnson Lloyd Francis Waller Ronald D. Jones Roger Glenn Huffmaster James Vincent Bailey Robert Glynn Hutchison John J. Cerny Neil Vernon Acheson RimA. Evans Marion Lyle Shafer Jack Charles DeSelms Fred Albert McMillan Donald E. Ripley James D. Hardy Brian Jack Densmore Norman Ernest Harrison Cloyd Lee Sharp Foster L. Johnson Thomas R. Woelbling Oval Gene Hankins Richard D. Ellis Raymond L. Heller William Robert Evans Wilfred George Soutiea, Jr. David C. Ledford David Ross Patrick Donald G. Roach William Edword Pollock Charles J. Clemen Leroy Croney Robert Dale Stoker Andrew Scott Oberman Jon B. Broyles James F. Sullard Kenneth C. Vaughn Charles R. Eye Donald F. Wheeler Robert Lee Hayes Walter F. Acker Bobbie L. Watts Hubert Ronald Butler Marvin Lewis Cass Donald I. Dunlap John Thomas Cecilia Jeffrey N. Asmussen Rodger Dean Goings James C. Douglass E.T. Bert Chaney Grant Willoughby John Frank B. Chester Kenneth F. Scott Harry D. Brown Jack Ramsey Comer, Sr. Jack Woodrow Comer Walter Ray Campbell Edward Ross Torreyson Gene C. Berck John J. Colligan Marion L. Briggs
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104 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728
Elvis Otha Wingo Knial D. Iorg Berl R. Williams Edward Lane Tietsort Duane Otis Steele Alan William Kendall James R. Brown William Lloyd Nausley David Harry Coburn Roger Rex Taggart Raymond Leon Markley Kyle Patrick Hunter Paul Kenneth Turnbull Christopher Columbus McLamore, III DeWitt A. Scott, Sr. James N. Morgan Joseph G. Newman John Ray Brown Ricky Leon Thompson Richard Lee Mansfield Richard Carl Davis Richard L. Hibbs James L. Kilburn John F. Rummel Edward William Dolstein Leonard L. Mills Robert Leon Wright Darrell Craig Dunn Steven Caine Monrotus Carl Ray Cantrell, Jr. Royal L. Pete Shifflett James Dale Jeffers Mark David Hagan Barney Douglas Edward LaRue Vonght Kevin L. Williams Kenneth Scott Williams Jack Eugene Durham, Sr. Larry E. Letterman Harvie Chaddock William F. Maugh C. Pete Duncan Terry Throm David L. Jacobi Jack M. Ira Grover Farrell Fannin
Subdivision III - 1st Renewal A312 Royal S. Bronson A313 Donald Allison Raymer A314 John E. Reece, Jr. A315 Ira L. Harris A316 Clarence R. Czeschin A317 Brent S. Mattox A318 Ashley H. Underwood A319 William C. Brady A320 Dennis Ray Adams A321 Marcus A. Hirsch, III A322 Marvin Walter Frost
A323 A324 A325 A326 A327 A328 A329
LeRoy Erwin Peterson Lawrence Milton Cripps Michael Lee Apple Ralph Otto Kolb Charles E. Divine Emmett Broombaugh Gerald V. Phillips
Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal B178 Stanley E. Massey B179 Billy B. Briscoe B180 John E. Russow B181 James Donald Bell B182 Larry C. Reynolds B183 Charles Walter Stanfill B184 Farrell Dean Sexson B185 Larry K. Robertson B186 Dennis R. Owens B187 John Dudley Ossenfort B188 Kenneth H. Hodges Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal Cl13 Bernard M.W. Sciarone Cl14 William J. Hollingsworth C1l5 James J. Hayes C116 Robert Mark Barrett Cl17 Austin Steve Hodge Cl18 David C. Tinsley C119 William W. Forrester Subdivision III - 4th Renewal Marrain M. Batey D78 D79 Elmer Earl Wilson D80 James Glenn Wade D81 Michael Frank Armstrong Subdivision III - 5th Renewal E38 Donald E. Campbell E39 L. Richard Parton E40 James Eugene Green E41 Frank L. Lennaman E42 Warren E. Carr E43 Walter S. Specie E44 Virgil Efton Bradley Subdivision III - 6th Renewal F9 Dale C. Motter FlO Jene Kirby F11 Melvin L. Hall F12 Hardee Hoyt Richey F13 Claude F. Stephens F14 Charles Marvin Benedict F15 Benny LeRoy Roach FI6 Ronald E. Smith F17 James Ellis Spencer F18 Arthur Ralph Zellmer F19 Duane Eiserman F20 Melvin John Sanders F21 Albert Hugh Miller F22 Robert D. Weikal
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REPORT OF TIlE COMMI'ITEE ON YOUTH To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
The Committee on Youth would like to thank Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations, and the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the opportunity for service. The Committee is pleased to inform you that all three of our Masonic Youth Groups are represented a this 177th Grand Lodge Communication. The Grand Lodge was represented as well at each of their communications. The Committee on Youth, among with the approval of our Grand Master Awarded the following Grandmaster Youth Award medalions and certificates. The three winners were Christopher Nunn from Order of DeMolay; Mollie Petersen from Order of Job's Daughters; and Melissa Schoonover from International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Thank you again for this opportunity of service. Respectfully submitted, CRAIG M. BENNETT MELVIN MUELLER LEROY UNRUH LIONEL J. GoEDE JAMES SNAVELY JEFF KITMILLER,
Chairman
REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE COMMI'ITEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
Your Public Relations Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the Grand Lodge officers and especially Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations for the support we received this year. We very much appreciate it. This committee participated in every area meeting that was held this year. Those in attendance were encouraged to make use of the Public Relations Manual that had been distributed to every lodge. Each Worshipful Master was asked to appoint a public relations chairman for his lodge to direct any media communications for the year. The Public Relations Manual is being reprinted this year, and copies will again be distributed to the Worshipful Masters. A joint, Masonic Information Day was conducted at the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque this spring. Representatives from the Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Shrine were available to answer questions and speak to interested members of the public, as well as non-advanced brothers and their family members. Organizers deemed this a "qualified" success, and plans are
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underway to conduct a similar activity in 1999. This committee feels that, when the opportunity appears, joint activities with other Masonic bodies are positive and should be pursued; therefore, we encourage other areas of the state to consider events like this Masonic Information Day. Similarly, the Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shrine shared an informational booth at the Ozark Empire Fair, and at the Missouri State Fair, the Grand Lodge supplied and staffed a booth. Both of these events were made possible by the help of area Brothers who worked diligently to see that they were opened, occupied, and closed according to each Fair's requirements. A special thanks goes out to each member who helped make these events successful. In June, the Education Committee and the Public Relations Committee held a joint meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to recognize and define the roles of each committee. We agree that there is a great deal of overlap between them. Although they each are responsible for the distribution of information, the Education Committee works within the Fraternity while the Public Relations committee extends to the general public as well. With that in mind, preliminary discussions are underway to determine if this Body should pursue a direct advertising effort in the hope of increasing membership and the public awareness of the valuable contribution the Masonic Fraternity has made and continues to make to our society. We hope to have more information on this in the near future. Members of this committee participated in several administrative sessions throughout the year as well as the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Kansas City. This was valuable to the committee because it allowed those members to better understand the direction and goals of the leaders of this organization. We look forward to working toward those goals, and ask the membership to work with the Grand Lodge Officers and this committee as we move toward the 21st century. Let us all work together to perpetuate and enhance this institution we all love and cherish. Respectfully submitted, W. WEBB EDWARDS, Chairman JESSE HOPPLE RON KRUGER, II DALE BRYAN MWB P. VINCENT KINKEAD DAN SMOTHERS
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Report of Special Committees REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL
To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
Our late brother Allen E. Roberts in his book "G. Washington: Master Mason" wrote that in seeking information about this man, he found a man who put into practice the principles, the tenets, and the philosophy of Freemasonry. He found a man unschooled in what we today consider to be in the modern sense, yet a genius. His courage, versatile mind, sympathetic heart, strength of will and body, and his unswerving determination to bring freedom to the American people are the reasons why the United States won the opportunity to be free. We honor George Washington for his undying love for his fellowman and that because everything he attempted he did to the best of his ability. Thus, we have the beautiful George Washington Masonic National Memorial, a monument which stands to inspire masons, educate the public, and memorialize Washington for centuries to come. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association in a letter to all Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Masters announced its plan for commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington. Since Washington died on December 14, 1799, scheduling of any type of an outdoor celebration during December was considered unwise due to possible adverse weather conditions. As June 24th is celebrated in each Grand Jurisdiction as the anniversary of St. John the Baptist, the celebration is planned for June 24, 1999 at the Memorial. Since the Memorial has never been outwardly identified to the public as a Masonic Temple, during the celebration a Masonic emblem will be placed on an elevated section of the terrace hillside in front of the building and will be dedicated. The emblem, believed by the Association to be the largest Masonic Emblem in the world, will be visible to every airplane that takes off and lands at the Washington National Airport because of its location, thus increasing the visibility of our Fraternity to those arriving and leaving Washington, D.C. Good results of fund raising efforts have been realized this past year. Life memberships have increased greatly and Twenty-first Century donations of $1,000 each have reached forty-four new memberships. In 1997 our Grand Lodge made contributions of $12,491.50 based on its per-capita of 49,966 members and $4,385 representing the 877 new initiates. Life memberships are available for $250.00 and will be gratefully acknowledged with a lapel pin replica of the Memorial. We thank Mineral Lodge #471 for its contribution to the general fund.
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Fund raising by Grand Jurisdictions, Appendant Organizations and individuals made possible the following: Air conditioning of the Main Auditorium by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Replacement of light fixtures & wiring in the Dining Room Painting and patching of the Memorial Hall ceiling. Air conditioning system replacement on the 9th floor. Re-surfacing of the Main and Visitor parking lots. Refurbished the entrance bronze doors and handrails. Installation of sidewalks around the south side of the building from the front entrance. Completed removal of hazardous material in the basement. Completed replacement of the original fused branch circuit electrical panelboards. Installed nine archive display cabinets in the North anteroom for use by the permanent tenants. Painted the Alexandria-Washington Lodge Room and the Main Kitchen. Replaced the audio system in the Replica Lodge Room.
Fraternally submitted, ELVIS A. MOONEY, PGM FIELDING A. POE, PGM D. ROBERT DOWNEY, PGM, Chairman
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMIITEE ON GRAND LODGE CHARITY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: DEAR BROTHER GRAND SECRETARY: This will acknowledge a contribution from the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in the amount of $5,000.00, to the M.S.A. Disaster Relief Fund. Having experienced a category 5 tornado that traveled a course 1 mile wide and 12 miles long, you can realize the devastation that occurred in Alabama. Thanks for helping our Masonic brothers, their families, and others that suffered damaged, to rebuild. Please know you have the thanks and the appreciation of the M.S.A. and all of its member Grand Lodges for your support. A complete accounting of the funds collected and distributed will be made at the end of 1998. The concerns of the Masonic family for those in distress, continues to be one of the great strengths of the Fraternity. Most Sincerely and Fraternally, RICHARD E. FLETCHER, PGM, Executive Secretary
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC INFORMATION To the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: One of the main functions of your Committee is to help lodges and individual Brother Masons respond to anti-Masonic allegations and actions. Sometimes the best response in keeping with our Masonic teaching and tradition is to say or do nothing, letting our character and good works speak for us. At other times a more direct response is indicated "to set the record straight" or in the interest of that fundamental Masonic tenet of TRUTH. We should never lose faith in that ancient saying that "Truth is mighty and shall prevail." It is sad that much of anti-Masonry comes masquerading as religion. It certainly does not embody or demonstrate the spirit of love and brotherliness which we understand to be the spirit of religion that is "pure and undefiled." Freemasonry fights no sectarian battles but asks only that we be judged by our works and our unfeigned belief in the Great Architect of the universe. For individual problems or counsel you are invited to contact any member of the Committee. For helpful information and publications, you should contact: The Masonic Service Association 8120 Fenton St. Silver Spring MD 20910 Respectfully submitted,
J.
BLINN, P.G.M. J. HILL, P.G.M. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., P.G.M. EDWARD
WILLIAM
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS To the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Members of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri can take justifiable pride in The Public Schools System of Missouri; Our Public School System, established by the General Assembly of our State, consistent with the limits and requirements of the 1945 Constitution, ranks as one of the very best in the Nation. Our aim is its protection and improvement. The efficient, economical and proper performance of the Public School System necessarily depends on the wise and active participation of everyonestudents, parents and teachers working in harmony. The obvious subjects for our concern are: adequate tax support which is dependent on the vote of the people; adjusting the school program in each community to the special needs in
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that area; public loyalty and support for the activities of the local school; and good teachers and administrators to carry on. Dedicated teachers deserve our expressed thanks and public approval. The continuing issue of the separation of church and state as applied to state funds was settled by the action of the Supreme Court of Missouri in Paster v. Tussey, 512 SW 2nd 97, in 1974. However this case, as well as later cases, failed to settle the issue of spending Federal monies, within the State of Missouri. This area is the current battle ground on the separation of church and state in Missouri Schools. The opposition takes every opportunity to attempt to have the more lenient terms appearing in the Federal Constitution prevail over the more restrictive language of the 1945 Constitution of Missouri. Your Committee believes that the attitude and conduct of adults, as observed by our young people, to be the most determinative factor in attitude and conduct now existing among our Public School Students. Certainly during the period, from the end of World War II to the present, witnessed drastic social changes. Subjects discussed, words used and acts performed, for general observation in 1998, would have been considered inappropriate in our recent past. The acceptance of rude conduct, vulgar and profane words, and immoral acts and insinuations seen on current public programs is on the increase and tolerated by society generally. We should not be surprised that the attitude and conduct of Public School Students has paralleled the lowering standards of conduct among adults. Correcting undesired conduct, by students or adults, requires an intelligent appraisal of what constitutes acceptable conduct. How to sanction and punish breaches of good conduct, by young people, merits the attention of the wisest among us; it also must be approached with the objective of helping violators become responsible citizens; and the process should be accomplished without any unnecessary confusion within the Schools. It would be helpful if the laws and regulations were adequate to inform parents and teachers as to the proper and accepted method of dealing with unruly students. In this generation, we have developed the "Hot-line" to prevent Child Abuse; and any parent or teacher dealing with an unruly student can be reported and sumarrily accused of "Child Abuse." This fact to often results in the parent or teacher failing to take proper action against an offender; thereby reinforcing undesirable conduct. The Scriptorial admonition, "spare the rod and spoil the child" may have some application in our day; if so, it would be helpful if parents and teachers were informed as to the make-up of the "rod" and furnished guidelines as to the proper use thereof The increasing use of personality altering substances, by younger and younger children appears to be on the increase. This insidious evil not only disrupts the Public School program and the learning process, it destroys the mind and the bodies of our children. We ignore this evil at our peril! We support the work of the Missouri Masonic Foundation for The Prevention Of Substance Abuse, Ind. In conclusion, as we recognize problems within our Public School System and attempt to deal with their solutions, we recognize that we number our Public School Students in the millions, our teachers and administrators in the thousands; and an exceedingly high percentage of our students and teachers are conducting themselves properly. With dedication and with a desire to learn. Despite minor detractions, The Public School System in Missouri is a true Success Story.
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Respectfully submitted, ELVIS A. MOONEY, Co-Chairman ALBERT J. ELFRANK, Co-Chairman
H. GRAHAM, Member REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMIITEE ON INSURANCE To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
The Insurance Committee, pursuant to Section 25.170 of the Constitution and By-laws of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, recommends renewal of all present insurance policies in force and effect for the Grand Lodge. The overall approximate cost for these policies is $65,298.00. This is a reduction from last year. Our agent/broker has done another outstanding job this year in negotiating with the insurance company, on our behalf, to keep the premiums as low as they are. Fraternally submitted,
J.
STEVE DODSON, Chairman THOMAS G. HENNENHOEFER THoMAS D. WHITE
REPORT OF THE STANDING AND STATED COMMITI'EES M.W. Brother Nations entertained a motion that the pre-printed reports of the Standing and Stated Committees be received, accepted, and printed in the proceedings. The motion was made, seconded and by vote of the Grand Lodge they were received, accepted and adopted.
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITI'EE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
No Foreign Grand Lodge has requested recognition from Missouri. Therefore, no action was needed. The Masonic Service Association lists 130 Grand Lodges in addition to the 50 United States Grand Lodges. Missouri recognizes 122 of these Grand Lodges. Fraternally submitted,
P. VINCENT KINKEAD, P.G.M.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
During this Masonic year, we have attempted to negotiate with the five remaining beneficiaries on this Trust so as to offer them a lump sum payment thereby freeing up the proceeds of this Trust for the charitable work of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri. We are informed by our legal counsel that while some of the beneficiaries have agreed to accept the discounted values of their interests in this Trust, others have requested a substantial premium in exchange for relinquishing any further interest in the Trust. We are optimistic that during this Masonic year that we will reach a negotiated settlement with the beneficiaries which will be pleasing to the court, thereby terminating the Trust and paying the proceeds to the Grand Lodge for charitable work. We look forward to positive news in this regard during the coming year. Respectfully submitted, STEVEN
I. TOYBES, Chairman
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Reports of Officers REPORT OF THE AUDITOR To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of the Grand Lodge, AF & AM of Missouri (a non-profit organization) as of October 14, 1997, and the related statements of activity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Grand Lodge, AF & AM of Missouri, as of October 14, 1997, and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. CHARLES
R. HARRISON
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE AF. & AM. OF MISSOURI BALANCESIlEET OCTOBER 14, 1998
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Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
Consolidating
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 382,208.90 Short Term Investments at Fair Value 408,386.55 Accounts Receivable 9,841.77 Inventory 43330.92 $ 843,1t;8,14 Total Current Assets
38,193.27 248,677.55
289,828,25 539,366.90
$286,870,82
$829,195.15
710,230.42 1,196,431.00 9,841.77 43330.92 $1,959,834.11
FIXED ASSETS路 AT COST
Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value
24,939.05 273,646.00 99617.65 $ 398,202.70 200 053 00 $198,149.70 $1.041,917.84
24,939.05 273,646.00 9961765 $ 398,202.70 200 053.00 $ 198,149.70 $286,870.82
$829,195.15
$2,157.983.81
IJABllJTIES CURRENT IJABllJTIES
Accounts Payable Due Missouri Masonic Home George Washington Memorial Total Current Liabilities
5,569.06 17,540.00 4385.00 $27,494.06
5,569.06 17,540.00 4385.00 $27,494.06
EQUITY
Membership Equity
1014423.78 $1.041.917.84
286870.82 $286.870.82
829195.15 $829,195.15
2130489.75 $2,157.983.81
(A) Market Value $1,490,077.78. See accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1998
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
16,781.42
44,630.57
34.89
159,617.37
Consolidating
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REVENUES
Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income Sales of Rituals Video, Etc. Contributions
523,866.90 36,245.04 55,424.66 1,644.77 22,200.30 3,620.00
2,042.12
523,866.90 97,657.03 55,424.66 161,297.03 22,200.30 5,662.12
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1998
Masonic Scholarship Fund Insurance Accrual 62,950.73 Masonic Home Entered Apprentices Unrealized Gain on Securities 554748 Total Revenue $ 711.499.88
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62,950.73 6775.99 $23.592.30
9506.74 $215.796.80
EXPENSES Insurance Accrual 62,950.73 Masonic Service Association 5,620.28 Masonic Education 6,981.48 By Laws and Ritual 4,851.15 Youth Group Associations 3,000.00 5,004.53 Jurisprudence 125,200.58 Salaries Employee Benefits and Payroll Taxes 10,277.39 81,929.42 Conference and Meetings Freemason Magazine and Publications 65,411.65 Travel and Mileage - Per Deim 70,488.97 40,222.99 Postage and Printing Supplies 10,849.92 Equipment Maintenance 13,840.34 1,707.43 Retirement Expense Public Relations 9,732.22 4,154.54 Telephone and Utilities Accounting 16,535.26 Occupancy 12,487.36 5,545.16 Other 10,986.12 Insurance Depreciation 1612800 Total Expenses $ 583.905.52 Net Income (Loss) $127.594.36 Fund Balance-Beginning of Year 869,670.77 Cash Transfers to (from) 17.158.65
1,094.77
3,024.36
$1.094.77 $22.497.53 280,925.22 (16.551.93)
$3.024.36 212.772.44 617,029.43
$ 1.014.423.78
$286.870.82
$829.195.15
Fund Balance End of Year
21830.21 $950.888.98
62,950.73 5,620.28 6,981.48 4,581.15 3,000.00 5,004.53 125,200.58 10,277.39 81,929.42 65,411.65 70,488.97 40,222.99 10,849.92 13,840.34 1,707.43 9,732.22 4,154.54 16,535.26 12,487.36 9,664.29 10,986.12 16128.00 $588.024.65 $362.864.33 1,767,625.42
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$2.130.489.75
See accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1998
Unrestricted Net Income or Loss for Year Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation
$127,594.36
16,128.00
Temporarily Restricted $22,497.53
Permanently Restricted $212,772.44
$362,864.33
16,128.00
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22,392.41 Decrease in Accounts Receivable 0,358.04) Increase in Inventory (152 107.35) Decrease in Accounts Payable Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
$12,649.38
Purchase of Computer, Etc.
(16,464.70)
Cash Transferred Between Funds
17.158.65
22,392.41 0,358.04) (152107.35)
$22,497.53
$212,772.44
$247,919.35 (16,646.70)
(16.551.93)
(606.72)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
$ 13,343.33
$5,945.60
$212,165.72
$231,454.65
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments Beginning ofYear
777252.12
280925.22
617029.43
1675206.77
$ 790 595.45
$28687082
$829195.15
$1906661.42
End ofYear See accompanying notes.
NOTESTOFmANC~STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 14, 1997 Financial Statement Presentation In 1996, the Organization elected to adopt State of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, "Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations," early. Under SFAS No. 117, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets. In addition, the Organization is required to present a statement of cash flows. As permitted by this new statement, the Organization has discontinued its use of fund accounting and has, accordingly, reclassified its financial statements to present the three classes of net assets required. This reclassification had no effect on the change in net assets for 1996. Contributions The Organization also elected to adopt SFAS No. 116, "Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made," in 1996. In accordance with SFAS No. 116, contributions received are recorded as unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted support depending on the existence or nature of any donor restrictions. Income Taxes The Organization is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 50l(c) (10) of the Internal Revenue Code. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Organization considers all
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highly liquid investments available for current use with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Accounting Considerations under SFAS No. 124 The Grand Lodge adopted SFAS No. 124 during 1997 which requires organizations to report investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values in the statement of financial position at fair value and realized and unrealized gains and losses in the statement of activities.
BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 14, 1997
Operating Fund
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 34,038.05 Short Term Investments at Fair Value 9,841.77 Accounts Receivable Inventory 43330.92 $ 87,210.74 Total Current Assets FIXED ASSETS Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value
LIABIUTIES CURRENT LIABIUTIES Accounts Payable Due Missouri Masonic Home George Washington Memorial Total Current Liabilities
EQUITY Membership Equity
(A) Market Value $590,120.79.
Unrestricted Revolving Fund
General Fund
$ 64,159.78
$284,011.07 408,386.55
$64,159,78
$692,397,62
$382,208.90 408,386.55 9,841.77 43330.92 $843,768.14
$692,397.62
$ 24,939.05 273,646.00 99617.65 $398,202.70 200053.00 $198,149,70 $1.041.917,84
$ 24,939.05 273,646.00 99617.65 $ 398,202.70 200 053.00 $ 198.149.70 $ 285.360.44
Total Unrestricted Fund
$64,159.78
$ 5,569.06
$ 5,569.06 17,540.00 4385.00 $27,494.06
17,540.00 4385.00 $27,494,06
257866.38
64159.78
692397.62
1014423.78
$ 285,360,44
$64,159.78
$692,397.62
$1.041,917.84
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 14, 1997
REVENUES Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income Sales of Rituals Videos, Etc. Contributions Insurance Accrual Unrealized Gain on Securities Total Revenues
Operating
Unrestricted Revolving
Food
~
General Fund
1,209.34
33,785.57
$ 523,866.90 1,250.13 55,424.66 1,520.00
124.77 22,200.30
3,620.00 62,950.73 $ 648.632.42
EXPENSES Insurance Accrual $ 62,950.73 5,620.28 Masonic Service Association Masonic Education 6,981.48 By Laws and Ritual 4,851.15 Youth Group Associations 3,000.00 Jurisprudence 5,004.53 Salaries 125,200.58 Employee Benefits and Payroll Taxes 10,277.39 Conference and Meetings 81,929.42 Freemason Magazine and Publications 65,411.65 Travel and Mileage - Per Deim 70,488.97 Postage and Printing 40,222.99 Supplies 5,656.06 Equipment and Maintenance 13,840.34 Retirement Expense 1,707.43 Public Relations 8,473.21 Telephone and Utilities 4,154.54 Accounting 16,535.26 Occupancy 12,487.36 Other 3,983.50 Insurance 10,986.12 Depreciation 16128.00 Total Expenses $ 575.890.99
$23.409.64
554748 $39.457.82
Total Unrestricted ~
$ 523,866.90 36,245.04 55,424.66 1,644.77 22,200.30 3,620.00 62,950.73 5547.48 $711.499.88
$ 62,950.73
5,193.86
1,259.01
1,561.66
5,620.28 6,981.48 4,851.15 3,000.00 5,004.53 125,200.58 10,277.39 81,929.42 65,411.65 70,488.97 40,222.99 10,849.92 13,840.34 1,707.43 9,732.22 4,154.54 16,535.26 12,487.36 5,545.16 10,986.12 16128.00 $ 583.905.52
$6.452.87
$1.561.66
Net Income (1oss) $ 72,741.43 Fund BalanceoBeginning of Year 233,569.95 (48.445.0()) Cash Transfers to (from)
$16,956.77 47,203.012
$ 37,896.16
$ 127,594.36
588,897.81 65.603.65
869,670.77 17.158.65
Fund Balance End of Year
$64.159.78
$692.397.62
$1.014.423.78
$ 257.866.38
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1997 Total Unrestricted
Operating
Unrestricted Revolving
~
~
General Fund
$16,956.77
$ 37,896.16
Net Income or Loss for Year $ 72,741.43 Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 16,128.00 Decrease in Accounts Receivable 22,392.41 Increase in Inventory 0,358.04) (152107.35) Decrease in Accounts Payable Net Cash Provided By $ (42,203.55) Operating Activities (16,464.70) Purchase of Computer, Etc. Cash Transferred Between Funds (48.445.00) Increase (Decrease) in Cash $ (107,113.25)
lJmd $127,594.36
16,128.00 22,392.41 0,358.04) (152107.35)
$16,956.77
$ 37,896.16 ~
$12,649.38 (16,464.70) 17.157.65
$16,956.77
$103,499.81
$13,343.33
141.151.30
~
588.897.81
777,252.12
$ 34.038.05
S 64.159.78
$692.397.62
$790.595.45
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments Beginning of Year End of Year
BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 14, 1997 Permanent
Flmd CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Short Term Investments at Fair Value Inventory Total Current Assets
$ 38,193.27 248,677.55 $286.870.82
Total Temporarily Restricted
$ 38,193.27 248,677.55
$286.870.82
FIXED ASSETS Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Bet Book Value $ 286.870.82
$286.870.82
1998
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120 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable
EQUITY Membership Equity
286,870.82
286,870.82
$ 286.870.82
$286.870.82
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1997 Permanent Fund
REVENUES Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income Sales of Rituals Video, Etc. Contributions Unrealized Gain on Securities Total Revenues
Total Temporarily Restricted
16,781.42
16,781.42
34.89
34.89
6775.99 $ 23.592.30
6775.99 $ 23.592.30
1,094.77
1,094.77
EXPENSES Insurance Accrual Masonic Service Association Masonic Education By Laws and Ritual Youth Group Associations Jurisprudence Salaries Employee Benefits and Payroll Taxes Conference and Meetings Freemason Magazine and Publications Travel and Mileage - Per Deim Postage and Printing Supplies Equipment Maintenance Retirement Expense Public Relations Telephone and Utilities Accounting Occupancy Other Insurance Depreciation Total Expenses Net Income (Loss) Fund Balance路 Beginning of Year Cash Transfers to (from) Fund Balance End of Year
$1.094.77 $ 22,497.53 280,925.22 (16,551.93) $ 286.870.82
$1.094.77 $22,497.53 280,925.22 (16,551.93) $ 286.870.82
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1997 Permanent Fund Net Income or Loss for Year Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Decrease in Accounts Receivable Increase in Inventory Decrease in Accounts Payable Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Total Temporarily Restricted
$ 22,497.53
$ 22,497.53
$ 22,497.53
$ 22,497.53
Cash Transferred Between Funds
06.551.93)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
$ 5,945.60
$ 5,945.60
280,925,22
280.925,22
$ 286,870,82
$ 286,870,82
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments Beginning of Year End of Year
BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER 14, 1997 Restricted Disaster & Relief Fund
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS $149,457.91 Cash and Cash Equivalents Short Term Investments at Fair Value 237,580.55 Accounts Receivable Inventory Total Current Assets $387,038,46
Endowment Fund
Membership Fund
McIntyre Library Fund
Total Permanently Restricted
$ 55,120.86
$ 81,118.98
$ 4,130.50
$289,828.25
25,346.95
276,439.40
539,366.90
$ 80.467,81 $357,558.38
$ 4.130,50
$829,195.15
$ 80.467,81 $357,558.38
$ 4,130.50
$829,195,15
FIXED ASSETS Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value $ 387,038,46
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable
EQUITY Membership Equity
387,038.46 $ 387.038.46
80,467.81
357,558.38
4,130.50
829,195.15
$ 80.467.81 $357.558.38
~
$829.195.15
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1997 Restricted
Disaster &Relief Fund
Endowment Fund
Membership ~
McIntyre Library Fund
Total Permanently
105.73
44,630.57
~
REVENUES Dues Interest 25,704.87 Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income 1,658.48 Sales of Rituals Video, Etc. Contributions 2,042.12 Unrealized Gain on Securities 3,972.73 Total Revenues $ 33,378.20
3,615.85
15,204.12 157,958.89
159,617.37
550.86 4,983.15 $ 4.166.71 $178.146.16
2,042.12 9,506.74 $215.796.80
$105.73
EXPENSES Insurance Accrual Masonic Service Assoc. Masonic Education By Laws & Ritual Youth Group Assoc. Jurisprudence Salaries Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Conference & Meetings Freemason Magazine & Publications Travel & Mileage-Per Deim Postage & Printing Supplies Equipment Maintenance Retirement Expense Public Relations Telephone & Utilities Accounting Occupancy Other 1,589.61 Insurance Depreciation Total Expenses $1.589.61
345.74
1,089.01
~
$1.089.01
3,024.36
~
$ 3.024.36
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Net Income (Loss) Fund Balance路 Beginning of Year Cash Transfers to (from)
$ 31,788.59
$ 3,820.97 $177,057.15
362,249.87 (7.000.00)
58,940.43 17.106.41
Fund Balance End of Year
$387.038.46
$ 105.73
$212,772.44
4,024.77
617,029.43 (606.72)
$4.130.50
$829.195.15
191,814.36 ClO.713.13)
$ 79,867.81 $358.158.38
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1997 Restricted
Disaster &Relief
Fwd Net Income or Loss for Year $ 31,788.59
Membership
McIntyre Library
Total Permanently
Fwd
EJmd
~
$3,820.97 $177,057.15
$ 105.73
$212,772.44
$ 3,820.97 $177,057.15
$ 105.73
$212,772.44
Endowment Fund
Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Decrease in Accounts Receivable Increase in Inventory Decrease in Accounts Payable Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities $ 31,788.59 Purchase of Computer, Etc. Cash Transferred Between Funds (7,000.00) Increase (Decrease) in Cash $24,788.59 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments Beginning of Year End of Year
362.249.87
$ 387.038.46
17,106.41
(10,713.13)
(606.72)
$ 105.73
$212,165.72
191.814.36
4.024.77
617.029.43
$79.867.81 $358.158.38
$ 4.130.50
$829.195.15
$20,927.38 $166,344.02
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REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
Herewith is submitted my second annual report as your Grand Lecturer as required by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge.
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One of the duties of the Grand Lecturer is to make a written report to the Grand Lodge regarding the general condition of the ritualistic work and other matters of interest connected with his office. As a matter of record, this report is important as, by it and those presented in the past, we are able to follow the progress of our ritual from year to year. This past year I have held 22 area schools, at which I was able to instruct the D D G Ls of the various district. I also instructed the lodge officers in 43 of the 61 districts, I was able to honor that request. The attendance at the area schools in some areas was less than desired; while in others it was exceptional. The ritual in some areas is outstanding, above average in some, while in still others it is sub-par. I strongly feel that the only way to improve our ritual where improvement is needed is for the D D G L in those districts to conduct a school ofinstruction in each lodge and instruct each officer in that lodge, one on one, at a stated communication. There seems to be some concern in the state regarding the one-day class (Chance to Advance Conferral) on E.A.s and F.C.s that is proposed. The concern is that this will de-emphasize the ritual. Brethren, there is nothing farther from the truth. The Brethren who are chosen to confer these degrees will, of necessity, be the best ritualists that are available in a particular area. In order to keep their ritualistic skills sharp, they will need to practice with an instructor present. Also, these classes will not affect the ritual that we use in our individual lodges. Remember that if the candidate or the lodge does not want to participate in the one-day conferral, then the method of conferring the degrees and the requirement proficiencies will remain the same. I hope that you will give this serious consideration as you vote on this proposal. To the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, I wish to express my appreciation for their fine work and hearty cooperation. We so often take for granted the number of miles and great number ofhours spent away from home, working with the brethren oftheir districts and improving themselves in the ritual. A few ofthese fine brethren have expressed a desire to retire as a District Deputy Grand Lecturer and those requests will be honored. I want to express my appreciation to our Grand Secretary, W. W. Bro. Ron Miller, and his fine office staff for the assistance they have rendered to myself as Grand Lecturer, as well as to my deputies. The opportunity to have served this year under M. W. Bro. Jeffrey O. Nations, our Grand Master, has been a rewarding experience. I thank him for his understanding and support. To the Grand Lodge officers, I appreciate the confidence you have reposed in me. May we give thanks to the Great Architect of the universe for his watchful care over us and our Fraternity. May God bless you all. Fraternally submitted, E. SPENCER Grand Lecturer
JAMES
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
The Grand Treasurer oversees the investments of the Grand Lodge, which are held by the Investment Management Group of Commerce Bank in their Clayton, Mo. office. On June 30,1998, they were as follows: SECURITIES - General Fund
Maturity
Interest Rate
Par Value
4.750% 6.000 6.250 6.250 6.375 5.875 6.625 6.125 5.625'
$ 50,000.00 10,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
Purchase Price
Market Value June 30, 1998
$ 50,054.58 9,959.38 49,960.94 49,820.31 59,857.81 50,515.63 53,070.32 52,062.50 50,343.75
$ 49,953.00 10,046.90 50,656.60 50,922.00 61,818.60 50,937.50 53,734.50 52,047.00 50,687.50
30,037.50
31,565.70
u.s. Treasury Notes: 8-31-98 8-15-99 5-31-00 4-30-01 8-15-02 2-15-04 5-15-07 8-15-07 5-15-08
Federal National Mortgage Ass'n Debentures:
11-12-02
7.050
30,000.00
Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations Cash
$
4,048.00 .37
$459,731.09
Total Investments - General Fund
$
4,048.00 .37
$466,417.57
SECURITIES - Permanent Fund
u. S. Treasury Notes: 10-15-98 12-31-98 1-15-00 4-30-01 8-15-02 2-15-03
7.125% 5.125 6.375 6.250 6.375 6.250
$ 35,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 30,000.00
$ 34,475.00 29,901.56 48,257.81 49,820.31 49,578.13 29,868.75
$ 35,185.85 29,967.30 50,594.00 50,922.00 51,515.50 29,871.80
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8-15-07 6.125 10,000.00 5-15-08 25,000.00 5.625 Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations Cash Total Investments - Permanent Fund
1998
10,412.50 25,171.88
10,409.40 25,343.75
10,697.00 $ .58 $288,183.52
10,697.00 $ .58 $295,507.18
SECURITIES - Disaster & Relief Fund
u. S. Treasury Notes: Maturity 12-31-98 10-15-99 9-30-00 4-30-01 8-15-02 8-15-07 5-15-08
Interest Rate 5.125 6.000 6.125 6.250 6.375 6.125 5.625
Par Value 50,000.00 35,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00
Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations Cash Total Investments - Disaster & Relief Fund
Purchase Price 49,835.94 34,584.38 49,726.56 49,859.38 49,601.56 41,650.00 50,343.75
Market Value June 30, 1998 49,945.50 35,197.05 50,625.00 50,922.00 51,515.50 41,637.60 50,687.50
$ 62,266.00 $ .52 $387,868.09
$ 62,266.00 $ .52 $392,796.67
SECURITIES - Endowment Fund
u. S. Treasury Notes: 10-15-98 4-30-01 8-15-07 5-15-08
7.125 6.250 6.125 5.625
10,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
9,850.00 14,946.09 10,412.50 10,068.75
10,053.10 15,276.60 10,409.40 10,137.50
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.: 2-12-03 6.00
25,000.00
24,883.00
24,903.00
Corporate Bonds:
Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations Cash Total Investments - Endowment Fund
11,630.00 .41 $81,790.75 $
11,630.00 .41 $82,410.01
$
SECURITIES - Endowed Membership Fund
U. S. Treasury Notes: 10-15-98 12-31-98 1-15-00 4-30-01
7.125 5.125 6.375 6.250
30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00
29,981.25 29,901.56 28,954.69 29,892.19
30,159.30 29,967.30 30,356.40 30,553.20
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8-15-02 2-15-03 5-15-07 8-15-07 5-15-08
6.375 6.250 6.625 6.125 5.625
50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00
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49,875.00 49,781.25 53,070.31 41,650.00 50,343.75
51,515.50 51,453.00 53,734.50 41,637.60 50,687.50
Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations Cash Total Investments - Endowed Membership Fund
48,217.00 .44 $411,667.44 $
48,217.00 $
.44
$418,281.74
Respectively submitted,
W. M.
LUNA
Grand Treasurer
REPORT OF THE MINUTES OF ANNUAL COMMUNICATION MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH 1997 To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
The Annual Communication of the Missouri Lodge of Research was held in the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri at 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 29,1997. Right Worshipful Brother Frank P. WilHey, Jr., Worshipful Master welcomed the Brethren to this meeting and the Grand Lodge meeting. The minutes of September 30, 1996 were read and approved as were the Secretary and Treasurer report. Right Worshipful Brother Ronald E. Wood, Jr., reported on the upcoming book to be mailed to the membership in the fall of 1998. This book "Giants of Missouri Masonry in the 20th Century." The following resolutions was presented by the Master. "Be it resolved that the annual dues for the Missouri Lodge of Research be increased from $10.00 per year to $15.00 per year beginning with the year 1999." Basis for the increase: The increase in postal rates, the increase in mailers, or covers, and the increase in printing costs. The limited income from dues and interest from investments make this increase necessary. The year 1999 is appropriate in that many members have paid for 1998. "Be it resolved that the fee for Life Membership in the Missouri Lodge of Research be increased from $150.00 to $300.00." Basis for the Increase: The increase in postal rates, the increase in mailers, or covers and increase in printing costs. The limited income from dues and interest from investments make this increase necessary. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The resolutions were signed by the following brethren: John W. Sicel; Zelwin B. Eaton; Ronald E. Wood, Jr.; P. Vincent Kinkead; Brent S. Mattox; J. C. Montgomery, Jr.; and Frank P. WilHey, Jr.
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The Worshipful Master ask all to stand for a moment of silent prayer for those Brethren who have passed to their reward the past year. It was moved by Worshipful Brother Wilfley and seconded by Most Worshipful Brother Dille to approve the usual Honorarium for Secretaryfrreasurer. Motion passed. The nominating Committee made the following report, which was received and voted unanimously to except the list of Officers for the 1997-1998 year. John W. Siscel, W.M. Zelwin B. Eaton, S.W. James M. Williams, J.W. Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Sec. Treas. D. Robert Downey, S.D. Donald E. Scott, J.D. Brent Mattox, S.S.
Jack S. Clark, J.S. Jimmie D. Lee, S. Mar. Harold J. Richardson, J. Mar. Larry C. Reynolds Sr., Dir. of Cer. Elmer R. Revelle, Jr., Dir. of Cer. Bob L. Detherow, Tiler J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Chaplain
The Worshipful Master elect announced the following Installing Officers. Installing Master: Most Worshipful Brother Earl K. Dille; Installing Marshall: Most Worshipful Brother William Chapman; Installing Chaplain: Most Worshipful Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr. The Installing Master ask the Officers to assemble at the front of room, after prayer the officers were duly and truly installed. The newly installed Master, John W. Siscel thanked the brethren for electing him master of The Missouri Lodge of Research. He pledged to do the best he could with the help of the Officers and Brethren. The Worshipful Master made the following appointments, for the year 19971998. TRUSTEES: Elvis Mooney Frank A. Arnold William H. Chapman
Martin B. Toybes Robert D. Jenkins
ADVISORY COMMI'ITEE: Earl K. Dille William R. Robbins
Henry Gershenson Robert D. Jenkins
PUBLICATIONS COMMI'ITEE: Zelwin B. Eaton J. C. Montgomery, Jr. Frank P. Wilfley, Jr. William H. Chapman
James W. Williams Brent Mattox Larry Reynolds Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr.
AUDIT COMMI'ITEE: Sterling T. Campbell
Timothy Osburn
EDITOR: Ronald E. Wood, Jr. No further business the Lodge was closed with prayer by the Chaplain.
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Tuesday morning, September 30,1997, (160) members and visitors attended the Missouri Lodge of Research breakfast. Most Worshipful Brother Wes Cook gave a very interesting talk as he always does. Wes talked about Research Lodges and the Missouri Lodge of Research in particular. Fraternally submitted,
W. HAzELRIGG, JR. Secretary-Treasurer
FRANK
MID YEAR MEETING The mid-year meeting of the Missouri Lodge of Research was held in the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. There were (79) members and visitors present for breakfast. Right Worshipful Brother Ronald E. Wood, Jr. gave a very interesting talk about Masonry and its spread throughout the United States, from the first settlement in America to the present, also its effect on mankind. If you were not present you missed a very interesting talk. Fraternally submitted,
W. HAzELRIGG, JR. Secretarylrreasurer
FRANK
SECRETARYSREPORT 1997 - 1998 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brothers of the Missouri Lodge of Research. We had 74 Brothers and Lodges to join the Missouri Lodge of Research this year. Loss by death, twenty-six (26), resigned, one hundred fortynine (149), therefore, we had a net loss of one hundred three (103). This gives us a net membership of one thousand three hundred seventy-eight (1378) members as of June 30, 1998. Of the 149 members who resigned, 70 joined in the years between 1990 and December 1997. I would like to thank John W. Siscel, Worshipful Master and the Officers and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge of Research for their help and consideration given me this year. We have had a loss in membership the last two years. I hope we can show an increase in membership this coming year. Fraternally submitted, FRANK W. HAzELRIGG, JR.
Secretary-Treasurer MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS November 8,1997 Board members present: J.C. Montgomery, William H. Chapman, Ronald E. Wood, Brent Mattox, John Sisel, and Zel Eaton.
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Board members not present: Frank P. Wilfley, Jr., Larry C. Reynolds, and Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. The meeting was called to order by Zel Eaton. Prayer was offered by Dr. J.C. Montgomery. Discussion was opened on the Missouri Masonic Giants of the 20th Century book project. Eaton advised the Board that he would like to withdraw from authorship of the Bruce H. Hunt chapter. Montgomery reported that Vern Schneider has indicated that he wishes to withdraw from authorship of the Forrest C. Donell chapter. Montgomery said that he has contacted William Maddock, a Brother with writing experience, to replace Schneider. Schneider has indicated that he will assist Maddock. Wood suggested Frank Wilfley as a possible replacement author for the Hunt chapter. Montgomery suggested Bob Bray as a backup writer for the chapter. It was noted that Bray is responsible for the Missouri section of the Royal Arch Magazine. The consensus of the Board was to contact Frank Wilfley and offer him the Hunt chapter project. It was noted that James M. Williams has made good progress on the Ray Vaughn Denslow chapter. It was also noted that Earl Dille is progressing on the John Black Vrooman chapter. Siscel reported that he has some of his research in hand, including Walter C. Ploeser's Senate confirmation hearing papers. Sisel noted that some of Ploeser's papers he has requested are still classified. Wood announced April 1, 1998 is the date authors will need to have their chapters in to him. Wood requested the chapters be submitted to him on computer disk. Format is not a concern as his program will recognize most formats. Montgomery opined that Frank Arnold would need some assistance to get the Harry S Truman chapter keyed into a computer program. A photo will be needed of each chapter subject. Photographs will be black and white. Montgomery suggested the need to identify a front piece photograph. Ideally, the photograph or college would represent all subjects. The consensus of the Board was a need to highlight the civic activities of individuals in the book. Under the heading of old business, Wood reported that the current book was in Bell's hands and was scheduled to ship sometime in December. Eaton reported that Hazelrigg has delivered the mailing labels to the printer this past Monday. Wood reported that he has in hand photos of the major portion of lodges in the state of Missouri. The problem is that the photos are six years old at this time. There is also the problem of identifying consolidated lodges and new lodges the past six years. The first book in the series is projected for publication in 1999 with the next three volumes published in the three following years. The first book will cover the northwest quarter of the state. It was noted that some lodges will be of greater historic interest than other lodges. It was also noted that the narrative could be no more than two pages. Consideration will need to be given to identifying extinct lodges in Missouri. It was also agreed that, should another topic surface that the Board of Publications selects, those will be moved back in time and sequence. Montgomery suggested consideration be given to a book on the Lost Lodges of Missouri at some time in the future. Wood reported that Bell has indicated that the cost of converting photos on slides will be $8.50 per photo for a total cost of over $4,000.00 for the entire
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project. Wood feels that photos can be printed on a laser printer adequate for publication purposes. This will be less expensive than the conversion process. Eaton reported that Jon Broyles suggested some thought be given to future books being copied in electronic form for storage and future retrieval as a part of the printing contract. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Dr. J.C. Montgomery. Respectfully submitted, ZELWIN B. EATON Chairman, Missouri Lodge of Research Board of Publications
STATISTICAL 1997 - 1998 LIFE
ACTIVE
CORR.
SUBS.
Membership 6-30-97
15
867
485
105
New Members
--2
-.Afi
-2.U
J
17
913
505
111
Membership Total 6-30-98
9
-1
16
TOTAL 1481
--11 9
-2
To life member Deaths Resigned
EXCH.
1555 2
-17 -987
-8 -42
--=8
-=.l
26 -149
798
453
103
8
1378
Mr. Frank Hazelrigg, Secretary Missouri Lodge of Research 505 Hwy Z Fulton, MO 65251 Dear Mr. Hazelrigg: This letter is to inform and confirm that there are in your Safety Deposit Box under the name of Missouri Lodge of Research AF & AM the following time certificates: 1. First Bank A Savings Bank, Sav. Account #3288301140, Balance on 6/30/98 of $5,691.47. 2. First Bank A Savings Bank, Certificate of Deposit #828660001175, balance on 6/30/98 of $52,853.50. 3. The Callaway Bank, Certificate of Deposit #18417 in the amount of $500.00 @4.89%, due 4/5/99.
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4. The Callaway Bank Certificate of Deposit #24396 in the amount of $400.00 @5.23%, due 10/20/98. 5. The Callaway Bank Certificate of Deposit #41668 in the amount of $8,902.79 @5.59%, due 5/4/99. 6. The Callaway Bank Certificate of Deposit #41669 in the amount of $8,902.79 @5.59%, due 5/4/99. There is also a checking account at The Callaway Bank, #508-754 with a balance of $12,495.77 as of close of business on June 30,1998. Very truly yours, The Callaway Bank Mary Lou Phillips Vice President To Whomever it May Concern: The interest that was earned from July 01, 1997 to June 30, 1998 for the savings account number 3828301140 was $172.68. The CD earned the following amount of interest for the same time period: $2,825.35. The account number for the CD is 828660001175. Sincerely, Jill K. Helling First Bank Teller Supervisor DEPOSITS 7-1-97 - 6-30-98 July 26, 1997 July 31 August 19 Sept. 10 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Oct. 20 Oct. 31 Nov. 25 Nov. 28 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Jan. 26, 1998 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 17
- Deposit # I - Interest on Now Ace. - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # II - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # III - Deposit # IV - Deposit #V - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # VI - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # VII - Deposit # VIII - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # IX - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # X - Deposit # XI - Deposit # XII - Deposit # XIII - Deposit # XIV
482.00 30.03 28.84 175.00 32.09 1,920.00 2,032.50 197.00 38.16 300.17 30.44 4,000.00 232.00 33.77 477.00 5.23 1,721.50 1,462.50 1,661.00 1,137.00 1,269.24
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- Deposited in Wrong Ace. - Deposit # XV - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # XVI - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # XVII - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # VIII - Interest on Now Ace. - Deposit # XIX - Interest on Now Ace.
417.93 1,384.74 14.53 1,117.00 26.06 558.02 26.75 1,164.50 27.61 867.00 $ 29.08 $ 22,898.69
CHECKS ISSUED 1997-1998 July 23, 1997 July 30 Aug. 19 Aug. 22 Aug. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 30
Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Nov. 4 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Dec. 18 Dec. 31 Jan. 6, 1998 Jan. 6 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 25 Feb. 23 Mar. 24
- 2193 Richard Prettyman (tax return) - 2194 Fulton Graphics (tickets) - 2195 Walmart (paper & ribbon) - 2196 Fulton Graphics (copies) Debit (Joe Alexander ck. ace. closed) - 2197 Fulton Post Office (mail bks) - 2198 Addressing Machine & Supply (supplies) - 2199 Capitol Plaza (G.L. exp.) - 2200 Grand Lodge of MO (Breakfast exp.) - 2201 Fulton Post Office (mail bks. & stamps) - 2202 Pandagraph Printing (list of lodges) - 2203 Frank W. Hazelrigg (honorarium) - 2204 Walmart (ribbon) - 2205 Philatelic Fulfilment Center (Envelopes) - 2206 Fulton Graphics (letterheads) - 2207 Frank Hazelrigg (phone & postage) - 2208 Ovid Bell Press (Things Masonic III) - 2209 Fulton Post Office (mail bks.) - 2210 Walmart (ribbon, labels) - 2211 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2212 Fulton Graphics (500 copies) - 2213 Fulton Graphics (250 copies) - 2214 Woodburn Graphics (dues envelopes) - 2215 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2216 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2217 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2218 Fulton Post Office (mail books & stamps) - 2219 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2220 Fulton Post Office (mail books) - 2221 Fulton Post Office (mail books) Ace. debit deposit in error - 2222 Ronald E. Wood, Jr. (Postage)
75.00 34.69 14.80 3.59 10.00 5.48 39.06 140.86 1,601.26 62.24 7.00 1,200.00 8.40 875.40 39.41 28.83 15,951.44 4.55 24.29 36.98 37.35 18.68 575.81 4.98 8.46 14.60 59.74 11.15 4.24 9.22 417.93 98.91
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Mar. 30 Apr. 2 Apr. 19 May 6 May 9 May 10 May 20 May 22 June 5 June 10 June 25
1998
- 2223 Frank W. Hazelrigg (phone & supplies) - 2224 The Callaway Bank (S.D. Box) - 2225 Fulton Graphics (Tickets) - 2226 Randolph Rogers (Masonic Presidents) - 2227 Walmart (Ribbons & batteries) - 2228 Grand York Rite (Bkfs. 79) - 2229 Lodge of Four Seasons (Gr. York Exp.) - 2230 Wanda Hunt (12 L.O.R. Bks.) - 2231 Fulton Post Office (mail bks.) - 2232 Philatelic Fulfullment (2000 Envelopes) - 2223 Fulton Post Office (P.O. Box rent) - 2234 - Fulton Post Office (20 - $1.00 Stamps) $ 23,457.23
$
85.37 12.00 34.69 16.00 11.78 705.08 195.72 154.00 37.44 702.80 58.00 20.00
MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH RECAP SHEET 1997 - 1998 Richard Prettyman Postage Printing Breakfast (Grand Lodge & Grand York) Expenses (Grand Lodge & Grand York) Supplies Ovid Bell Press (Things Masonic III) Frank W. Hazelrigg (Honorarium) Callaway Bank (Safety Deposit Box) P.O. Box Rent Debit (deposited in wrong account) Misc.
75.00 1,956.19 751.22 2,306.34 336.58 252.33 15,951.44 1,200.00 12.00 58.00 417.93 $ 140.20 $ 23,457.23
SECRETARY / TREASURER COMBINED REPORT 1997 - 1998
BALANCE: Callaway Bank Checking Ace. 6-30-97 Deposits: 7-1-97 thru 6-30-98 Balance and Deposits Disbursements: Cks. # 2193 thru # 2234
13,054.31 $22898.69 35,953.00 $23457.23
Balance: Callaway Bank 6-30-98
OTHER ASSETS: Callaway Bank C.D. #18417@4.89% Callaway Bank C.D. # 24396 @5.23% Callaway Bank C.D. # 41668 @5.59% Callaway Bank C.D. # 41669 @5.59%
12,495.77
500.00 400.00 8,902.79 $ 8.902.79
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18,705.58
FIRST BANK SAVINGS & LOAN: Balance: C.D. 828660001175 @ 5.55% Interest (7-1-97 to 6-30-98)
50,028.15 $ 2,825.35
52,853.50
Balance: 6-30-97 SAVINGS ACCOUNT # 3828301140 9,518.79
Balance: 6-30-97 @ 2.25% Transferred to checking (12-31-97)
$ 4,000.00
Interest (7-1-97 thru 6-30-98)
$
Balance: 6-30-98 TOTAL ASSETS June 30, 1998
5,518.79 172.68 $ 5,691.47
$89,746.32
REPORT OF THE COMMITrEE ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC KNOWN AS "MASONIC CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION" To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:
This has been a year of redevelopment for the Masonic Children's Foundation. Martha Eddleman, who had been involved with our program since it's inception in 1989 and our Director for the past four years, resigned in December. We really appreciate the years of service Martha gave to the program and we wish her the very best. In January we started our search for a new Director. Knowing this would take some time, we elected to cancel our program; since the mailing to the schools need to go out by March 1st for the school counselors to set their summer vacations for our program. We accepted applications for Director until April 15th and started interviews April 18th, 1998. We had three applications, and I might add all three were well qualified and we thank each one for their interest in the Masonic Children's Foundation. James Andrew "Andy" Charleson was selected to be Director of the Masonic Children's Foundation. Andy Charleson began work May 1st, 1998. He immediately began reviewing our program and many other programs from across the United States. From this information he put together a pilot program. We selected to have three pilot programs this summer, which were held in Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield. The Potentate in each city offered to host the program in their building. Attendance was small, but we were able to
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put together information that will enable us to have a program that school personnel can use to reach our goal, the children. The Masonic Children's Foundation is a program that depends on your support, if we are to succeed. We will have a booth at Grand Lodge this year to better inform you of the program and how you can help. I feel this program is one each one of us can be proud of; it will enable us to stand tall and proudly say, "I support this program." Speaking for the committee, I want to thank everyone for their understanding and support throughout this year of redevelopment. We have given a lot of time and effort to keep this program on the right track for the future needs of our children. Fraternally submitted, JIMMY D. LEE, President STANLEY M. THOMPSON
E. REVELLE M. NATIONS
ELMER JOHN
REPORT OF THE MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF MISSOURI, INC. To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
The Board of Directors for the Grand Lodge year 1998-1999 met as required by the By-Laws. That Board considered the recommendations for the award of scholarships as presented by Right Worshipful Brother Freddie Adams, who Chaired the Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of Stanley M. Thompson, Ronald D. MIller, M. Robert Berger, Richard W. Lodge and Jennifer Nothdurft. That Committee met on May 3,1998. Renewals were Stephanie Becker-GPA 3.88 (Florrisant) St. Louis University; Stacey Collins-GPA 3.61 (Louisiana) Hannibal-LaGrange College; Megan Dwyer-GPA 3.68 (St. Joseph) MO Western State; Kevin F. C. Geffe-GPA 3.4 (St. Peters) St. Louis University; Jennifer Inman-GPA 3.57 (Braggadocio) Mississippi County Community; Laura Meyer-GPA 3.85 (Fenton) Truman State University; Christopher Mobley-GPA 4.0 (St. Louis) Webster University; John Peter-GPA 3.71 (Liberty) Kansas State University; Melissa Sennert-GPA 3.4 (Pacific) University of Missouri-Rolla; Tina Sippeley-GPA 4.0 (Louisiana) Truman State University; Julie Stine-GPA 3.69 (Union) Lincoln Christian College; Melody Truman-GPA 4.0 (Springfield) Evangel. The new Masonic Merit Scholarship recipients are Cassie Rae Acklin-GPA 3.8 (South Nodaway R-IV) American Instituted of Business; Lee Ann Brand-GPA 4.0 (Glasgow High School) University of Missouri-Kansas City; Sarah May Garber-GPA 3.9 (Sarcoxie High School) University of MissouriKasas City; Kristina Dennis Hill-GPA 3.6 (Oakville Senior High School) University of Missouri-Columbia; Christopher Graham Lacy-GPA 3.9 (Wright City High School) University of Missouri-Columbia; Jessica Stout-GPA 3.8 (Kearney High School) University of Kansas; Kendra Wood-GPA 3.9 (Southern
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Boone County R-l) Lincoln University. Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarships for the 1998-1999 school year renewals were Joseph Chernich-GPA 3.19 (Arnold) Truman State College; Jamie Clark-GPA 3.76 (Philadelphia) Culver-Stockton; Amy Habergerger-GPA 3.75 (Villa Ridge) Maryville University; Joseph B. Hill-GPA 3.41 (St. Louis) William Jewel College; Kim Holmes-GPA 3.25 (Rogersville) University of Missouri-St. Louis; Lynn Marie Ott-GPA 3.00 (Richmond) University of Missouri-Kansas City; Miranda Weisz-GPA 2.8 (Hardin) William Jewel College. New Recipients for the Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarships were Marissa Lee Cowen-GPA 3.8 (Lexington High School) Central Missouri State University; Jennifer Nitzband-GPA 3.78 (Rolla High School) Truman State College; Hannah Marie Vollmer-GPA 3.67 (Washington High School) Truman State University; Kristie Werkmeister-GPA 4.0 (Mehlville Senior High School) Southeast Missouri State University. Fraternally submitted, JEFFREY O. NATIONS, Grand Master President, Masonic Scholarship Fund
REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
Article 3, Section 3.100 of the By-Laws states that before the close of each annual communication the Committee on Ways & Means, with the advice of the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary, prepare a budget of the funds anticipated to be available. The appropriations and anticipated expenditures required for the budget year shall be itemized and shall not exceed the funds available. Therefore the committee met five (5) times to prepare a reduced budget to meet requirements of the Grand Lodge. To summarize the Budget for the period October 15, 1998 to October 14, 1999. Anticipated Revenue $ 742,450,00 Anticipated Expenditures $ 737,538.66 Net Income $ 4,911.34 The Committee recommends the transfer ofthe excess funds currently available in the Revolvingt Fund to be transferred to the General Investment Fund. Respectfully Submitted By: PAUL
B. TOBIAS, Chairman
JOHN M. NATIONS WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN RICHARD W. ALLGOOD LARRY R. Moss
W.
MARION LUNA
I move that the report and budget of the Ways and Means Committee be approved, accepted, and printed in the Proceedings.
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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI FIRARCIAL REPOR.T FOR. THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14, 1998 AND IRDEPERDENT AUDITOR'S OPINION
1998
1998
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
CHARLES
139
R. HARRISON
CD11FIED PUIlUC Acx:xJU!'lTA)olT
8600 WARD PARKWAY KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64114 l-kmbcr Amaicon Insriane of Catified Public Accounbnu Mluouri Society of Catified PublIc
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TELEPHONE (816) 333路3357 FAX (816) 333-5280
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Kamao Society of CatifIod Public Accoun_
Grand Lodge AF&AM of Missouri Columbia, Missouri
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of the Grand Lodge, AF&AM of Missouri (a non-profit organization) as of October 14, 1998, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Grand Lodge, AF&AM of Missouri as of October 14, 1998, and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Kansas City, Missouri January 11, 1999
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GlAND LODGE
AF&AII OF KISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION October 14. 1998
ASSETS CURIlEHT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Short Term Investments at Fair Value Accounts Receivable Inventory Total Current Assets PREPAID ANNUITY COSTS FIXED ASSETS - AT COST Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value
Te.porarily Restricted
Penunently Restricted
Consolidating Total
260.560.79
$ 45,967.00
$ 89,598.64
396,126.43
256,931. 75
861,715.60
$
583,128.70 9,740.04 49,115.60 902.545.13
$302.898.75
$951.314.24
1,701,776.05 9,740.04 49,115.60 $2.156.758.12
$
133.399.33
$
$
$
Unrestricted
$ $
24,939.05 273,646.00 99.617.65 398.202.70 216,181. 00 182.021.70
$1.217 .966.16
$
$
$
133,399.33 24,939.05 273,646.00 99,617.65 398.202.70 216,181.00 182.021.70
$
$
$
$302.898.75
$951.314.24
$2.472.179.15
LIABILITIES CDlUlEBT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Total Current Liabilities
$ $
4,088.01 4.088.01
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,088.01 4,088.01
ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS
133.399.33
EQUITY Membership Equity
1,080.478.82
302,898.75
951,314.24
2,334,691.81
$1.217 .966.16
$302.898.75
$951.314.24
$2.472.179.15
See accompanying notes.
Charles R. Harrison. CPA
133.399.33
1998
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GKAIID LODGE
AF&AK OF KISSOURI S'I'ATEMERT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended OCtober 14. 1998 Unrestricted
TeIIpOrarily JLestr:l.cted
PenlllDently ltestrlcted
14.429.99
38.029.51
10,610.09
80,344.70
7,669.20
33.559.07
$ 32,709.28
$151.933.28
Consolidating Total
REVENUES
Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income Sales of Rituals Video, Etc. Contributions Lodge Liability Insurance Unrealized Gain on Securities Masonic Home per Capita Masonic Home Initiation Fee Geo. Washington Memorial Fee Masonic Scholarship Fund Total JLevenues
$
355.759.76 29.112.39 46.701. 72 316.23 28,724.38 3,040.00 57,194.08 73,274.38 119,737.50 18,020.00 16.458.75 11,973.75 760.312.94
$
355,759.76 81.571.89 46,701.72 316.23 28,724.38 93,994.79 57,194.08 114.502.65 119,737.50 18.020.00 16.458.75 11.973.75 944.955.50
EXPElfSES
Masonic Home per Capita Masonic Home Initiation Fee Geo. Washington Memorial Fee Masonic Scholarship Fund Masonic Education By Laws and Ritual Youth Group Associations Salaries Employee Benefits and Payroll Taxes Conference and Meetings Freemason Magazine and Publications Travel and Mileage - Per Diem Postage and Printing Supplies Equipment Maintenance Retirement Expenses Public Relations Telephone and Utilities Accounting Occupancy Other Insurance Depreciation Total Expenses
$
119,737.50 18,020.00 16,458.75 11,973.75 9.454.75 256.50 3.070.00 122.510.96
119.737.50 18.020.00 16.458.75 1l.973.75 9.454.75 256.50 3.070.00 122,510.96
24,794.12 83,855.65
24.794.12 83,855.65
62.804.01 61.583.65 72.068.25 6,557.48 12.363.49 573.68 9.109.15 4,635.32 3.000.00 12.270.42 1,822.70 64.244.89 16.128.00 737.293.02
62.804.01 61.583.65 72.068.25 6.557.48 12.363.49 573.68 9.109.15 4,635.32 3.000.00 12.270.42 5,283.12 64,244.89 16.128.00 740.753.44
Net IncOile lund Balance Begi:an1ng of Year Cash Transfers to ("Proa)
$
lund Balance End of Year
$1.080,478.82
See accompanying notes. Charles 11.. Harrison. CPA
23,019.92 1.014.423.78 43.035.12
856.18 $
856.18
2.604.24 $
2.604.24
$
$ 31,853.10 $149.329.04 $ 204,202.06 286.870.82 2,130.489.75 829.195.15 (15,825.17) (27.209.95) $302.898.75
$951.314.24
$2.334.691.81
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GIWID LODGE DUM OF HISSOURI STATIlMERT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended October 14, 1998
llet Ince-e or Loss for Year Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Decrease in Accounts Receivable Increase in Inventory Decrease in Accounts Payable Bet cash Provided By Operating Activities cash Transferred Between Funds Increase (Decrease) in Cash
Unrestricted
Te.porarUy lIestricted
Penumently lIestricted
Conaolidating Total
$ 23,019.92
$ 31,853.10
$149,329.04
$
16.128.00 101.73
16.128.00 101. 73 (5.784.68) (23.406.05) $ 10,058.92 43,035.12 $ 53,094.04
204,202.06
(5.784.68~
(23.406.0j)
$ 31.853.10 (15,825.17) $ 16,027.93
$149,329.04
$
191,241.06
$
191,241.06
(27,209.95) $122,119.09
cash and cash Equivalents and Short Tera Iuvest.ents Beginning of Year End of Year
See accompanying notes. Charles Il. Harrison, CPA
790,595.45
286,870.82
829,195.15
1,906,661.42
$843,689.49
$302,898.75
$951,314.24
$2,097.902.48
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CIWID LODGE AF&AK OF KISSOURI MOTES TO nRARCIAL STATEKERTS
October 14. 1998 P1Juulcial State-.ent Presentation
In 1996, the Organization elected to adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117. "Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations." early. Under SFAS No. 117, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets. and permanently restricted net assets. In addition, the Organization is required to present a statement of cash flows. As permitted by this new statement. the Organization has discontinued its use of fund accounting and has, accordingly. reclassified its financial statements to present the three classes of net assets required. Contributiona
The Organization also elected to adopt SFAS No. 116. "Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made," in 1996. In accordance with SFAS No. 116, contributions received are recorded as unrestricted, temporarily restricted. or permanently restricted support depending on the existence or nature of any donor restrictions.
The organization is a not-far-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Organization considers all highly liquid investments available for current use with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash eqUivalents. AccountiD,s Consider_tiona under SFAS Ro. 124
The Grand Lodge adopted SFAS No. 124 during 1997 which requires organizations to report investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values in the statement of financial position at fair value and realized and unrealized gains and losses in the statement of activities. Prepaid Amnd9 Cost
Prepaid annuities applicable to Past Grand Officers.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY RONALD D. MILLER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
It is with pleasure that I submit my report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge office staff to this One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri. It has been our pleasure to work with Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations as he has led our Craft during the past twelve months. His support and that of the Grand Lodge Officers is greatly appreciated. We hope you have found the Grand Lodge Office friendly and efficient while attending to whatever assistance you have needed.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES: M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. The Certificate of Commission were prepared and mailed for presentation to: Grand Lodge of Maryland - Kenneth S. Wyvill Grand Lodge of Paraiba, Brazil - Lourival de Souza Martins Grand Lodge of Portugal - Frederico Niny Sequeira M.W. Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations 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 Portugal - Tom T. Perkins Grand Lodge of England - Ronald D. Miller Grand Lodge of the Philippines - Norman D. Johnson
DISPENSATIONS 1997-1998 October 1, 1997, to Ralph L. Coshow, Jr., Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 5, 1997. October 1, 1997, to Teddie E. Harrison, Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 5, 1997. October 6, 1997, to John William Hess, Worshipful Master of Buckner Lodge No. 501, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 19, 1997. October 7, 1997, to Clifton E. Beavers, Worshipful Master of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, for conferring the Degrees of Masonry on John Richard Moffott, on whose Petition the Officers and Members of Blue Springs Lodge voted favorably. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical
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condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer or Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. October 15, 1997, to Farrell Fannin, Worshipful Master of Hebron Lodge No. 354, for holding a Special Communication on October 25,1997 for the purpose of conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft at Hebron Lodge No. 354 at Mexico, Missouri. October 16, 1997, to Thomas E. Linhardt, Worshipful Master of Censer Lodge No. 172, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 26, 1997. October 16, 1997, to Kenneth C. Rhoades, Worshipful Master of Mosaic Lodge No. 351, for meeting in Stated Communication without a charter for the purpose of discussing and voting on closing the lodge or consolidating with a neighbor lodge, for a time period not exceeding sixty days. November 5, 1997, to Timothy Osburn, DDGM of the 27th District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the downstairs room of Montgomery Lodge No. 246 at Montgomery City, Missouri, which will make the lodge meetings more accessible for the older and disabled members. November 5, 1997, to Vincent J. Sciara, Worshipful Master of Raytown Lodge No. 391, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of Open Installation of Officers on December 14, 1997. November 7, 1997, to Myron O. Rhodes, Worshipful Master of Mizpah Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, for holding a Special Communication on November 11, 1997 in the Hall of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 for the purpose of the conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree on a duty elected candidate of Mizpah Mt. Moriah Lodge. November 25,1997, to Marion W. Dey, DDGM of the 26th Masonic District, for holding a Special Communication to confer the E.A. Degree on Tony Adams for Twilight Lodge No. 114. December 1, 1997, to Andrew Becker, Worshipful Master of Moscow Lodge No. 558, for conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree at Troy Lodge No. 34. December 1, 1997, to H.V. "Jake" Jacobs, DDGL of the 30th Masonic District, for conferring the E.A. Degree on Steven Clifton Koelling, taking into consideration his physical conditions and limitations. This is to be in effect for all three degrees for the Brother. December 5, 1997, to Brian J. Densmore, Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge No. 31, for holding a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Wednesday, March 18, 1998. December 8, 1997, to Billy E. March, DDGM of the 1st Masonic District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the designated site where Queen City Lodge No. 380 will hold Stated and Special Communication until such time as their new building is completed. December 11, 1997, to James P. Womack, Worshipful Master of St. Francois Lodge No. 234, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 2:00 PM. January 9, 1998, to Kevin R. Wooden, Worshipful Master of Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356, for holding a Stated Communication for the purpose of the Annual Election of Officers (in accordance with Section 8.08) under the Dispensation of the Grand Master, and after notice to resident members (Section 7.140 and 7.150) on Saturday, February 12, 1998.
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January 15, 1998, to James D. McBrien, Worshipful Master of Richmond Lodge No. 57, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 2:00PM. January 27, 1998, to Michael Alan Burk, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 9:00 AM for the purpose of conferring four First Degrees. February 10, 1998, to John R. Rice, Worshipful Master of Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, for waiving the proficiency requirements in all three Degrees on Brother Steven Koelling, KA. February 18, 1998, to Thomas L. Krahenbuhl, Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge No. 236, for meeting in Stated and Special Communications in the Hall of Grandview Lodge No. 618 until such a time as the new Lodge Hall is completed and dedicated. This Dispensation is to be in effect and in force the date when Summit Lodge will hold their first Stated Communication in Grandview Lodge No. 618. February 23, 1998, to Raymond T. Kirgan, DDGM of the 18th Masonic District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication for the new Lodge Hall where Cairo Lodge No. 486 will meet in Stated and Special Communications. March 30, 1998, to Jack K Timmons, DDGM of the 34th Masonic District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the new Lodge Hall for Grand River Lodge No. 276 at Freeman, Missouri. April 30, 1998, to Craig Dunn, Worshipful Master of Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 for conferring the First Degree on May 2, 1998 at the outdoor site of Glenn Cardwell's farm located three miles north of Seymour, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated. May 21, 1998, to Andrew W. Becker, Worshipful Master of Moscow Lodge No. 558, for conferring the Third Degree on Billy Crocker at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 on May 26, 1998. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under personal direction of the Grand Lecturer or a Brother specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. June 11,1998, to Ray Meyer, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, for holding a Special Communication on June 11, 1998 for the purpose of conferring the Second Degree at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 located at St. John's, Missouri. June 11, 1998, to Stanley P. Grantham, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 20, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett farm, which place has been dedicated for Masonic Use. June 19, 1998, to Walter Eugene Clay, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 20, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the First and Second Degrees. June 19, 1998, to Gerald W. Burnworth, Worshipful Brother of AlgabilFreedom Lodge No. 636, for instructing Brother Franco Palmeri, an KA. of Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636, in all three degrees, given in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under personal direction of the Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by him. July 1, 1998, to Michael S. Wright, Worshipful Master of Warrenton Lodge
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No. 609, for holding a Special Communication on Thursday, June 9, 1998 for the purpose of reading the Petition of Gary Clinton Buxton, Sr.; appointing an investigating committee; and the following Thursday balloting on the candidate and instructing in the E.A. Degree. July 13, 1998, to James Humburg, Worshipful Master of Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55, for holding a Special Communication on July 20, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the First Degree in Trilumina Lodge No. 205 with permission from said lodge. July 13, 1998, to Andrew W. Becker, Worshipful Master of Moscow Lodge No. 558, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason Degree on two proficient Fellow Crafts on August 11, 1998, at Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. July 15, 1998, to Daniel T. Robinson, Worshipful Master of Tyro Lodge No. 12, for holding an Open Air Degree on Saturday, August 29, 1998 for the purpose of conferring the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft from Potosi Lodge No. 131 at the outdoor site on the Bay Farm, previously dedicated for Masonic use by R.W. Brother C. Nolan Miller. July 15, 1998, to Albert McMichael, Worshipful Master of Moscow Lodge No. 558, for holding a Special Communication on August 11, 1998 for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason Degree on two Proficient Fellow Crafts in the Hall of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. July 18, 1998, to Jeffrey O. Nations, Grand Master, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the New Masonic Temple of Summit Lodge No. 263 so that the formal Ceremony may be held. July 29, 1998, to Thomas R. Woelbling, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of officers on Sunday, August 20, 1998. July 29, 1998, to Ronnie G. Cunningham, Worshipful Master of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, for meeting in Stated Communications on August 25, 1998 at the Missouri Veterans Home located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated. August 11, 1998, to Jack D. Barnes, Worshipful Master of Anderson Lodge No. 621, for holding a Special Communication on September 12, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of Spout Springs, Southwest City, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic use. August 12, 1998, to Larry W. Ketron, Worshipful Master, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, August 15, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of Rice Camp in Reed Springs, Missouri, which place was dedicated for Masonic use by M.W. Brother J. Edwin Blinn in 1986. August 14, 1998, to Bobby C. Peterson, Worshipful Master of Richland Lodge No. 385, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the Pulaski County Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine Club on Saturday, September 26, 1998, which place is to be dedicated if it has not already been dedicated. August 14, 1998, to Fred A. McMillan, DDGM of the 38th Masonic District, for Richland Lodge No. 385 to hold a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, August 30, 1998.
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August 27,1998, to Harold E. Bennett, Worshipful Master of Branson Lodge No. 587, for the conferring of the Degrees of Masonry on Lewis E. Carroll, on whose petition the Officers and Members of Branson Lodge voted favorably. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by him. August 28, 1998, to Charles O. Pittman, Worshipful Master, Table Rock Lodge No. 680, for holding a Special Communication on Monday, August 31, 1998 for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft at Branson Lodge No. 587 at Branson, Missouri. September 2, 1998, to Billy M. Warden, Worshipful Master of Cosmos Lodge No. 282, holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 13, 1998. September 2, 1998, to Donald Lee Casey, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 12, 1998. September 2, 1998, to John R. Rice, Worshipful Master of Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, for holding a special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on September 20, 1998. September 16, 1998, to Tom Milligan, Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 20, 1998. September 18, 1998, to Kirk McDaniel, Secretary of Kansas City Lodge No. 220, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Saturday, September 19, 1998.
CONSOLIDATION AND MERGER OF LODGES: Earl Lodge No. 285 consolidated and merged into Western Star Lodge No. 15 on December 1997. Clarksville Lodge No. 17 consolidated and merged into Perseverance Lodge No. 92 on May 6, 1997. Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 consolidated and merged into Excelsior Lodge No. 441 on September 25,1997. Mosaic Lodge No. 351 consolidated and merged into Star of the West Lodge No. 133 on October 25, 1997. Northwest Lodge No. 358 consolidated and merged into North Star Lodge No. 157 on February 23, 1998. Hunnewell Lodge No. 415 consolidated and merged into Shelbina Lodge No. 228 on March 18, 1998. Berkely Lodge No. 667 consolidated and merged into Ferguson Lodge September 11, 1998. AREA MEETINGS Area Meetings for lodge secretaries were held in eight different locations in the state. These meetings were 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 Annual Report Forms, lodge rosters, share ideas and exchange information. These meetings were held:
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SITES Masonic Temple, Kirksville Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence Rose Hill Masonic Temple, Creve Coeur Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield Masonic York Rite Temple, Springfield Versailles Lodge No. 320, Versailles
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DATES June 3,1998 June 4,1998 June 8,1998 June 10, 1998 June 15, 1998 June 17, 1998 June 24, 1998 June 25, 1998
We encourage each lodge secretary to attend one of the area meetings in June 1999.
FIFTY YEAR RECIPIENTS 8/16/97 . 8/29/98 Acacia Lodge No. 602: Archie LeRoy Edwards, Guilard Ravenscraft Adair Lodge No. 366: Arthur H. Kumm, Carl F. List, H. Kenneth Weber, Harold L. Sevits, Manford R. Ralston, Paul E. McClain, Sr., William D. Fleshman, William Murphy Agency Lodge No. 10: Edward M. Marteny, Howard Auxier, John L. Hawk, Walter D. Hull Albert Pike Lodge No. 219: Jack H. Allsup, Samuel N. Prowell, Wayne P. Anderson Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636: Albert L. Thrasher, Edgar W. Miller, Edward W. Whitehead, Ernest J. Thacker, Erwin E. Wick, Harry A. Dahmer, Jr., Orval J. Milliren, Paul B. West, Sr., Perry J. West, William A. Behnen Alpha Lodge No. 659: Charles A. Smith, Clyde E. Luckhurst, David M. Dillingham, Glen E. Crain, Harold D. Logston, James V. Foust, Joe W. Floyd, Robert L. McClure, William S. Skinner, Willie M. Forbis Alton Lodge No. 255: Leland H. Hall, Thomas A. Brewer Amsterdam Lodge No. 141: Howard M. Crawford, John A. Armentrout Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377: Charles E. Pettijohn, Earl G. Snapp, James B. Pettijohn Appleton City Lodge No. 412: Willard L. Dains Arlington Lodge No. 346: William T. Warnol Arnold Lodge No. 673: Donald R. Bothmann, Hubert G. Long, James A. Cavenar Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55: H. Bingham Turley, Joe W. Newman Ash Grove Lodge No. 100: Ganey Rill, Harry W. Johnson, John R. Perryman, Stanley V. Wilson Ava Lodge No. 26: Freddie M. Ridenour, Robert L. Woods Barbee Lodge No. 217: Wilbert W. Kirchhoff, Thomas T. Martin, Jr., William S. Bray Barnett Lodge No. 591: Marvin A. Simon Barry Lodge No. 367: Carl W. Mitchell, Donald D. Elderton Bayou Lodge No. 365: E. T. Stoker Beacon Lodge No.3: Alvin R. McGraw, Arthur E. Brewer, Charles W. Wolfe, David Feldman, Earl W. Johns, Edward H. Roeder, Jr., George W. Tibbles, Glen C. Schomburg, James H. Cockerham, Jewett F. Lewis, John R. Dengler,
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Kenneth E. Seidler, Kirby T. Conover, Ray D. Holland, Richard G. Irwin, Russell T. Willer, William L. Rodefeld Bee Hive Lodge No. 393: Charles W. Lebold, Dan C. Fuller Belton Lodge No. 450: Eldon S. Miller, John N. Westhoff Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642: Carl Schwartz, Edward L. House, Marshall Geller, Nathan Class, Robert E. Feigenbaum Berkeley Lodge No. 667: John W. Hutton Bernie Lodge No. 573: John W. Palmer, Jr. Billings Lodge No. 379: Johnny B. Burky, Murl E. Burkey, William J. Watkinson Blackwell Lodge No. 535: Frank L. Smith Bloomfield Lodge No. 153: Charles W. Hux, Hutson L. Goza, James T. Cook, John E. Julian, Jr., Lawrence Williamson, Leon Chapman, Louis H. McCollum, Roy A. Poe, Wilberd S. Seabaugh, William K. Blue Blue Springs Lodge No. 337: Carrol E. Norfleet, Max E. Brown Bolivar Lodge No. 195: L. Fred Jenkins, R. B. Skidmore, Steney L. Johnson, W. P. Taylor Bonhomme Lodge No. 45: Roger A. Williams Branson Lodge No. 587: Roland L. Thornton Breckenridge Lodge No. 334: Robert J. Talley Brentwood Lodge No. 616: Eugene Hiram Patrick Bridgeton Lodge No. 80: Carl E. Etz, Jr., Clarence S. Storms, Jack D. Jones, John D. Nickel, Jr., Mathew J. Larigan Brotherhood Lodge No. 269: Norman H. Gerding, Elijah T. Duncan, Stanley L. Frankum, Wray C. Hodgin, Edgar Glenn Pearce, Jr., Clifton L. Thompson, Harry A. Wallace Buckner Lodge No. 501: Gerald R. Runion, James W. Church, Wallace D. Miller Butler Lodge No. 254: Albert E. McCann, Jay H. Jamison Cache Lodge No. 416: Albert M. Hofer, Arthur P. Lippmann, Glenn O. Hillgartner, Harold W. Hanstein, John F. Laubersheimer, Joseph C. Witeka, Robert G. Munger, Russell E. Smith, William A. Ogle Cairo Lodge No. 486: Amuel R. Kribbs, Donald W. Edwards, Lloyd M. Taylor California Lodge No. 183: Felix Scheerer, Floyd W. Wise Callao Lodge No. 38: Delbert L. Kitchen, Gerald E. Thomas, Keith E. Beale, Richard H. Matlick, Wilburn M. Frazier Cambridge Lodge No. 63: John I. Akeman Camden Point Lodge No. 169: Aaron B. Nash, Forrest Cassity Canopy Lodge No. 284: James K. Forrester Carl Junction Lodge No. 549: Alfred L. Larson, Donald D. Green Carterville Lodge No. 401: Frank L. Warren Carthage Lodge No. 197: Joseph H. Miller Caruthersville Lodge No. 461: Leonard E. Kindred Cass Lodge No. 147: Carl E. Everett, William M. Kimberlin Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305: Shannon W. Jones, William C. Dixon, Woodrow W.Admire Censer Lodge No. 172: Charles A. McBeth, Donald J. Teter, F. A. Teter, Robert E. Walker Centralia Lodge No. 59: Bill J. Meador, Virgil E. Crowley Charity Lodge No. 331: Albert L. Kowitz, Blaine J. Yarrington, Charles K. Moutray, Jr., Henry E. Schneitter, Jr., James G. Bates, Jay W. Riddle, Jean P. Haberichter, Marvin T. Patton, Noble 1. Ayers, Jr., Scott O. Smith, Jr.
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Charleston Lodge No. 407: J. Elgin McMikle, Marshall Craig Christian Lodge No. 392: Harold E. Costigan Circle Lodge No. 342: Roy E. Keeton Clark Lodge No. 610: Alfred W. Parrish Clarksdale Lodge No. 559: William J. Whitsell Clarkton Lodge No. 645: Charles O. Wilder Clayton Lodge No. 601: Alberto Esquenazi, Blair C. Mayford, Edward W. Garnholz, Ewing M. Lutz, Fred C. Lacefield, Joseph B. Harrison, Ladd S. Sloss, Lester O. Wagner, Tyrus R. Wilkerson, William T. Diesing, Jr., William E. Pollock Clifton Lodge No. 463: James S. Ramsey, Joseph W. Humphrey, William C. Evans Clinton Lodge No. 548: Glen T. Brown, Oral L. Lewis, Raymond H. Fitzgerel, Robert L. Dunning, Clark Hall Clintonvile Lodge No. 482: Frederick J. Hauser, Allen R. McCullick, Clifford E. Lancaster, John F. Markham, Kenneth H. Broughton, Lester E. Darnell, Vernon W. Hutton Colony Lodge No. 168: Martin Guinn Columbia Lodge No. 534: Robert M. Cottrell Compass Lodge No. 120: James L. Nathan, Loren D. Noland Composite Lodge No. 369: Harold E. Jones, James W. Featherston, L. Leroy Moore, Paul F. Ollar Cooper Lodge No. 36: Floyd E. Coley, Lawrence V. Angelo, William J. Cochran, III Corinthian Lodge No. 265: David E. Basham, Jr., H. Clay Jent, Jr., H. Ray Maring, Harold Ed Woodrel, Len L. Gregg, III, Ralph W. Welch, Jr., Robert W. Ruth, T. Reed Maxson Cosby Lodge No. 600: Willis Hamilton Cosmos Lodge No. 282: Allan M. Siegel, Morton D. Silverstein, William P. Green Country Club Lodge No. 656: Levi F. Garrett, Jr., Rolla R. Sandusky, Wayne E. Eldridge Craft Lodge No. 287: Robert M. Zenge, Wilbur R. Lake, Jr. Craftsmen Lodge No. 717: Alfred J. Spiry, Erwin H. Telthorst, Jr., Floyd K. Wright, Glen R. Dove, Harold R. Schultz, Leonard H. Schenk, Luke L. Pursley, Raymond A. Moore, Robert V. Jones, Russell G. Davies, Vernon L. Telthorst, William R. Auld, Jr., William B. Gann, William J. Henerfauth, William C. Martinez Crestwood-Anchor Lodge No. 443: Charles W. Thompson, Joel A. Montgomery, Kenneth B. Tschannen, Kimble L. Bennett, Thurston E. Paridy, Walter W. Kress, Walter C. Schoenbeck Cuba Lodge No. 312: Alexander S. Cason, Carl Hunt, Jr., George A. Brown, Robert W. Kumming Decatur Lodge No. 400: Charles H. Burnett Dexter Lodge No. 532: Harry H. Swinger East Gate Lodge No. 630: Clarence L. Nelson, Edward E. Burris, Edwin E. Mitchell, Elmer A. Hopson, Forrest C. Stark, James L. Fritz, John B. Postlewait, Kenneth T. Kay, Pierce F. Johnson, Ralph M. Somers, Robert N. Harris, Walter H. Ryan, William A. Rodman, William H. Wiley, Kenneth P. Hunter Easter Lodge No. 575: John S. Ward, Lee H. Lewis
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Elvins-Ionic Lodge No. 154: Charles W. Horn, Clinton R. Bone, Dorwin A. James, Franklin P. Richardson, John L. Bevill, Leo Q. Ira, Robert O. Babylon, Shelton P. Hipsher, William L. Stricklin Equality Lodge No. 497: Billy D. Fulton, Harry L. Evans, Louis W. Menk, Robert H. Guffey Ewing Lodge No. 577: Emery C. Vaughn Excelsior Lodge No. 441: Delbert L. Hahs, Edwin R. PuIs, Glen S. Kinder II, Marion L. Nothdurft Fairfax Lodge No. 483: Donald L. Oswald, Frank J. Jones, K. Roger Pennel Farmington Lodge No. 132: William R. Gerber, William G. Murdick Fayette Lodge No. 47: John M. Jacobs, III, Ollie Austin Hill Fellowship Lodge No. 345: Malcomb V. Craig, Murray H. Roe, Ray C. Lawson Fenton Lodge No. 281: Emil A. Seitz, Fay Leonard, George M. Clark, Harold E. Kellems, Robert M. Fishwick Ferguson Lodge No. 542: David L. Fear, Forest C. Spencer, Ira E. Allen, James A. Kennedy, Lyles B. Cook, William R. Allen, William F. Wieser Fidelity Lodge No. 339: June E. Pierce Foster Lodge No. 554: Ernest O. Badgett Four Mile Lodge No. 212: W. H. Houston Fraternal Lodge No. 363: Donald A. Ingram, James E. Hawkins, Robert E. Watters, Sr. Friendship Lodge No. 89: Griffith E. Benson, Ortis S. Carmichael Fulton Lodge No. 48: William W. Hardin Gallatin Lodge No. 106: Arland E. Haynes, R. L. Trimm Gardenville Lodge No. 655: George O. Schoenlau, Jr., Norman A. Weber, Robert W. Berkley, Truman Rapert Gate City Lodge No. 522: Calvin C. Barber, Dante M. Porretti, Earl F. Bowman, Elmer W Beningfield, James P. Hays, John W. Hawthhorn, Samuel E. Harvey Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422: Earnest W. Williams, Edgar Jones, Elmer E. Lewis, George W. Pickett, James R. Goodson, Lex Enyart, Melvin C. Blackburn, Ray Hilton, Roy A. Biesemeyer, Samuel C. Hill , William R. Ryker George Washington Lodge No.9: Harold A. Darrow, Victor H. Chapman, Wilbert J. Vierling, William B. Wendell Gower Lodge No. 397: Willard C. Rowland Grand River Lodge No. 276: Glenn E. Dutro, Richard C. Lacy Grandin Lodge No. 579: Ernest B. Carnahan, Jr. Grandview Lodge No. 618: George R. Brammer, Maurice L. Smith Granite Lodge No. 272: Arthur L. Johnson, Elmer E. Maune, John C. Raglan, Porter P. Robb, Robert S. Wells, Wilbur H. Vantine Cpt, William A. McVey Grant City Lodge No. 66: Austin Adams, Jack W. Bell, Victor M. Farrell, Wayne Eighmy Gray Summit Lodge No. 173: Albert G. Cowan, Norman L. Jonas Greensburg Lodge No. 414: Wendall R. McFarland Hale City Lodge No. 216: Carl H. Lightfoot, Clifford T. Lyons, Neely C. Bowling Hallsville Lodge No. 336: Fred H. Curtis Hamilton Lodge No. 224: Dean R. Trosper, Edwin E. Trainor Hannibal Lodge No. 188: Billy E. Locke, Glenn H. Duesdieker, Richard W. Jackson Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672: Charles W. Clendenin, Edward M. Kaiser, Homer T. Sheppard, Jr., J. Hollie Adams, James B. McClintock, Oliver C.
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Amick, Ray B. Rhyne Hartford Lodge No. 171: James R. McCollom Hazelwood Lodge No. 459: Cecil Rushing Hebron Lodge No. 354: Bryan W. Rudder, Enos L. Key, John D. Hopper Henderson Lodge No. 477: Norman Wayne Prine Herculaneum Lodge No. 338: Elmer C. Revelle Hermann Lodge No. 123: Howard M. Tugel Hermitage Lodge No. 288: John W. Dennis Hermon Lodge No. 187: Earl A. McColm, Martin L. Foger Heroine Lodge No. 104: Calvin H. Weiss, Donald 1. Snitz, E. Lloyd Inscho, Jr., Floyd J. Snitz, Herman H. Frankenstein, Joseph Singmon, Lionel H. Greenberg, Martin H. Jacobs, Oscar Roth, Ralph S. Passman, Sam 1. Koch Hogles Creek Lodge No. 279: J. Emerson Miller, Thomas S. McGee Holden Lodge No. 262: Thomas P. Wescott Hope Lodge No. 251: Elton W. Coulter, Felix A. Lindauer, Homer T. Ahmann, James W. Hauser, Shirley M. Ploeger, William M. Frick, Wilson L. Knauer Hunnewell Lodge No. 415: John A. Lyell Huntsville Lodge No. 30: Billy J. Mott, James P. McGinnis, Jesse L. Schupback Iberia Lodge No. 410: Jasper Hensley, Jennings McKee, Roy McCubbin, Wade Hensley Independence Lodge No. 76: Albert Akers, Jr., Calvin P. Behee, Charles W. Brewer, Charles K. Weatherford, Dale E. Jackson, Elden M. Jett, Eugene O. Bollin, Harley L. Barger, Harry R. Smilie, Howard L. Bastian, John W. Campbell, John W. Finck, John S. Newhouse, Kenneth M. Drummond, Leslie L. Hobson, Purcell L. Rae, Roy E. Livingston, Shadrick T. Gregg, Thorton W. Hukill, Wayne A. O'Neil, Willard W. Johnston, William H. Dennis, William F. Liddle, Jr., William White Ingomar Lodge No. 536: Glenn R Barnett, Harold J. Corn, Russell O. Trimble Ionia Lodge No. 381: Elmo L. Helmer, Howard A. Scott Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446: Forrest L. Swetnam, Fred H. Rogers, Judd C. O'Dell, Ovid T. Austin, Sr., Paul A. Gain, Richard W. Phillips, Robert J. Boardman, Robert A. Wayman, Willard A. Reinke, William K. Henry Jamesport Lodge No. 564: Dorris L. Grice Jefferson Lodge No. 43: Carnie F. Stone, Charles A. Bottermuller, Earl A. Bohner, Edwin H. Mueller, George A. Dyer, Omar H. Marr, George D. Shull Jennings Lodge No. 640: Arthur Waldman, Charles N. Felkey, Chester C. Brandt, Eugene M. Clodfelter, Lawrence W. Loptien, Jr., Stuart C. Wheeler Jewel Lodge No. 480: Claude C. Hensley, Philip J. Zumalt, William E. Collings, William T. Wilkinson Joachim Lodge No. 164: Gordon L. Willhoite Jonathan Lodge No. 321: J. B. Tate Joplin Lodge No. 335: Gene Willhite, John J. Klotz, Lester A. Sawyer, Odes L. Carder, R. Floyd Steele, Ralph W. Kuydendall, Thomas M. O'Hara, Vernon C. Hudson, Walter O. Webster Kansas City Lodge No. 220: Charles A. Maben, Harold B. Strawn, William M. Canaday Kennett Lodge No. 68: Chester E. Pearman Keystone- Trinity Lodge No. 243: Earl A. Barton King Hill Lodge No. 376: Calvin C. King, Charles E. McQuitty, Donald W. Harris, Edgar Van Buren Tindle, Harold P. Colboch, Harold E. Bump, Horace
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A. Huff, Kenneth E. Gasper, Kenneth L. Johnson, Martin H. Christ, Thaddeus L. Williams, Jr., William H. Perks Kirksville Lodge No. 105: Bernard Burdman, Kenneth L. Gross Kirkwood Lodge No. 484: Carl W. Sandstedt, Darrel R. Lemmons, George H. Holtman, Harry L. Reisenleiter, Hollis J. Rushing, Tom L. Cosma, Walter J. Klein, William E. Cavender La Belle Lodge No. 222: Virgil N. Sawyer Laclede Lodge No. 83: James H. England, Kenneth E. Bell, Owen H. Simpson, Ralph J. Shafer, Robert T. Donnelly Lakeville Lodge No. 489: Clifford M. Irvin Lamar Lodge No. 292: Ray M. Quackenbush Lambskin Lodge No. 460: Albert I. Spieler, Charles W. Niebur, Frederick W. LaBrier, Harold W. Groves, Jr., Jesse P. Robinson, Leroy W. Brakemeyer, Oscar Brown, Robert P. Green, Woodrow Dowler Lanes Prairie Lodge No. 531: Delbert E. Errett, John H. Wood, William W. Naugle LaPlata Lodge No. 237: Carroll V. Fisk, E. Hugh Wiggans, Glen R. Harvey, James W. Elliott, Lewis E. Fulmer Lathrop Lodge No. 506: Ralph L. Rupe Latimer Lodge No. 145: Leeman C. Green, Melvin E. Barnes Lebanon Lodge No. 77: Edwin E. Wright, Floyd C. Hubler Liberty Lodge No. 31: George R. Johnson, Paul D. Stephens, William A. Shibley Lick Creek Lodge No. 302: Earl L. Popkes, Edmond B. Caldwell, Ralph W. Orner Lincoln Lodge No. 138: Thomas Stanley Westcott Linn Lodge No. 326: George E. Wolfe, Harry E. Monroe Lodg of Light Lodge No. 257: Keith Chamberlin, Verle D. Brooks, Gordon H. Shaw Macks Creek Lodge No. 433: Glen E. McClanahan, Oscar Kelso, Jr. Magnolia-Euclid Lodge No. 626: Alfred L. Kelly, Jr., Alfred Harry L. Alberda, Arthur C. Spitzfaden, Clarence C. Newbury, Everett A. Farrar, Franklin H. Long, Howard W. Bode, James N. Patton, Leslie A. Hoffmeister, Melvin J. Jenkins, Raymond H. Adams, Raymond L. Ellis, Richard W. Lampertz, Vernon J. Babcock, Walter J. Jones Malden Lodge No. 406: James R. Manship Mansfield Lodge No. 543: John D. Ward Maplewood Lodge No. 566: Clarence E. Wolfe, Lynn Garrett, Oliver R. Steed Marceline Lodge No. 481: Arvid S. Hanson, Charles W. Hicks, Jr., Charles W. McNown Marcus Lodge No. 110: Basil Priest, Carl E. Gibbs, Everett G. D. Hunter, Harry F. Meador, Kenneth D. Lawson, Myron G. Welch, Raymond Cook Marlborough Lodge No. 569: Walter A. Said McDonald Lodge No. 324: C. Marshall Specie, Clifford Smith, Joe L. Allen, Leonard E. Krallman, Riley R. Quick McFall-Gentryville Lodge No. 125: Truman K. Murray Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260: Hubert J. Shade Mendon Lodge No. 628: Marlan F. Kepner, Sr., William T. Stewart Meridian Lodge No.2: Charles F. Gerhard, Charles D. Morris, Earl M. Skelly, Emil F. Jacob, Ernest L. Rodgers, Eugene C. Schoessel, Everett G Carter, George A. Clapp, George D. Holmes, George B. Robb, Irvin G. Holland, John R. Iggens, Johnny A. Cornish, Louis C. Dorsey, Mack M. Burns, Raymond
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Bush, Raymond Holland, Richard C. Grayson Miller Lodge No. 567: Quentin O. Friar, Robert Webb, William C. Callison, William E. Glidewell Milton Lodge No. 151: Charles G. Vandervort Mizpah Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40: Bryant W. Sontag, Carl L. Wilson, Charles H. Varner, Felix P. Kinsley, Jr., John L. Hitt, Lewis C. Robertson, Morris Wm. John Grattendick, Ralph C. Linders Moberly Lodge No. 344: Chester C. Findley, Thomas D. Bogie, Jr., William H. Dinwiddie Monroe Lodge No. 64: Dee B. Creech Montgomery Lodge No. 246: Calvin D. Schroff, Charles M. Covington, Joseph M. Baugh, Theodore W. Hukriede, Vernon E. Seiler Monticello Lodge No. 58: Arthur K. Smith Mosaic Lodge No. 351: Stanley M. Keesling Moscow Lodge No. 558: Dulin Harrell Mount Olive Lodge No. 439: Daniel C. Brooks Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158: William H. Parker Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614: Benjamin R. Smith, Bluford R. Sloan, Jr., Charles R. Gates, Gerald E. Fisher, Robert A. Sackewitz, Walter M. Schmidt, William T. Hawk, William L. Wood Naylor Lodge No. 568: George W. Emmons Neosho Lodge No. 247: Claude R. Fuller, Don A. Thornberry, Glenn B. Martin, Harold C. Lentz New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60: Theodore C. Walters New London Lodge No. 307: Robert E. Stephenson New Madrid Lodge No. 429: Billy D. Jones, Cecil C. Beeson, David H. Radcliffe Nineveh Lodge No. 473: David A. Thompson Nodaway Lodge No. 470: Charles R. McClellan, Charles J. Myers, Clarence E. Headrick, Gordon George Bixler, Jerry Lee Corken, John Kieser, Leland L. Headrick, Mark L. Lowrance North Star Lodge No. 157: Hershel L. Christian, John L. R. Huff, Keith L. Bloom, Loraine L. Heckel, Ralph D. Gayler Odom Lodge No. 671: Henry Acorn, Henry J. French, Melvin A. Shoults Olive Branch Lodge No. 576: Alexander J. Steiner, Charles Binowitz, Charles F. Schulz, Harry Cohen, John F. Baird, Leonard A. Siebels, William D. Wright, Willis L. Williams Oregon Lodge No. 139: Delbert L. Carlton Orient Lodge No. 546: Bernerd O. Daniels, Charles B. Stuart, Eddy G. Erickson, Herman H. Hoelzel, Hurley L. Wright, James Robert Flack, Richard G. Whitcomb, Robert D. Ross, William W. Gray O'Sullivan Lodge No.7: Clarence L. Emmert, Ethrich E. Shipley Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623: Albert A. Albaugh, Andrew J. Barney, August H. Brewer, Avery L. Johnson, Carl Eugene Gola, Charles G. Hirt, Jr., Donald P. Aulbert, Lowell D. Stowers, Walter R. Dorrah Owensville Lodge No. 624: Armin W. Landwehr, Arno S. Kreter, Elmer G. Berger, Herbert E. Hilkerbaumer, Julius G. Hansen, Robert L. Landwehr Palestine Lodge No. 241: Harold A. Spiegel, James A. Lawther, Maurice E. Pickering Paris Union Lodge No. 19: Bill G. Hufty, Willis L. Curtright Parrott Lodge No. 308: Eugene A. Bottorff, Neal R. Dawson
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Paul Revere-Progress Lodge No. 657: Arthur W. Hollingsworth, Curry L. Duke, Dwight E. Leach, George N. Contis, Sr. Perseverance Lodge No. 92: Maurice E. Long, Ora B. Cox, Jr., Paul T. Brimer, Jr. Phoenix Lodge No. 136: Beryl E. McConnell, George A. Harlinger Plato Lodge No. 469: Charles A. Tate, James H. Willhite Platte City Lodge No. 504: Carl H. Stamps, Oliver F. Coffey, Richard C. Woodson, Robert C. Conn Plattsburg Lodge No. 113: James C. Woodward, Marshall D. Conrad Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467: Charles W. Dingus Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176: ffiyssis G. Totty Polo Lodge No. 232: Floyd L. Smith Pomegranate Lodge No. 95: Alois Wolf, Edward J. Reinhardt, Harold E. Kerlagon, Oliver J. Kiehm, Jr., Robert V. Faulkner, Spiro Abatgis, Vernon V. Keck Potosi Lodge No. 131: Edward E. Prewett, Jesse L. Thompson, Orville W. Mallow Pride of the West Lodge No. 179: John W. Rodcay, Lindell B. Rudloff Puxico Lodge No. 596: Julius A. Snider, Willard C. Ryan Pyramid Lodge No. 180: Albert G. Mosebar, Harold F. Schneider, Ralph H. Conrad, Sylvester A. Keathley Queen City Lodge No. 380: Carl E. Brenizer, Charles Elam, Frederick C. Lauer, Gilbert Gosser Ralls Lodge No. 33: George C. Keithly, William R. Clary Raytown Lodge No. 391: Billy L. Miller, Don W. DeMoss, Harry G. Benezette, Ira E. Dunning, John F. Jamison, Nelson P. Brouillette, Paul T. Bass, Paul H. Brown, Walter D. Sandifer Republic Lodge No. 570: Billy G. Oneal, Donald D. Dodson, Herbert L. Coggin, James W. Boston, James H. Keatts Richmond Lodge No. 57: William J. Legg Riddick Lodge No. 361: Billy W. Baker Rising Sun Lodge No. 13: Cecil W. Breid, Clifford R. Stevens, Clint Jackson, Donald B. Burkhead, Henry E. Johannes, John Gordon, Nolan P. Long, Robert Turek, Walter M. Deere, Warren E. Anderson, William K. Ward, Howard W. Pearson Rockhill Lodge No. 663: Bernard J. Diamond, Harold Katz, Harold Tenenbaum, Joseph J. Bernstein, Maurice Dubinsky, Mortimor Alpert Rolla Lodge No. 213: Charles B. White, Clarence R. Green, Frederick G. Lavery, Howard E. Powell, Jr., Hugh W. Harrison, John M. Marr, Robert V. Gevecker, Wilbert W. Burton Rose Hill Lodge No. 550: Albert M. Eggeman, James A. Morgan, Lorenzo J. Magill, Newton J. Davis, Norman P. Brizinski, Roy W. Drinning Rushville Lodge No. 238: William E. Cassity Russellville Lodge No. 90: Paul B. Bond, Raymond P. Hogg Rutledge Lodge No. 572: Hillis L. McCabe, Homer E. Rogers, Lloyd W. Ward Salem Lodge No. 225: Carl M. Wagoner, John W. Ware, Milton S. Delashmet, Raymond Floyd, Weldon A. Cox Saline Lodge No. 226: Charles H. Sanders Samaritan Lodge No. 424: George E. Hughes, Willard F. Coplin Savannah Lodge No. 71: Carl G. Munger, Jr., Clarence G. Sagaser, Jr., Eldon W. Baumann, Gilbert F. Boyer, Raymond S. Nolt
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Saxton Lodge No. 508: Roy L. Mooreman Sedalia Lodge No. 236: Daniel M. Robinson, James L. Moore, James W. Turner, John C. Allan, Leonard H. Semkin, Lester N. Dittmer, Robert W. Cunningham, Robert F. Parker Shawnee Lodge No. 653: Howard W. Scott Sheffield Lodge No. 625: Charles Melling, Jr., Charles W. Williams, Herbert H. Coffman, Kenneth L. Coffman, Milton E. Pruitt, Ralph M. Hicks, Raymond H. Blossom, William F. Bowman, William D. Miller Shelbina Lodge No. 228: Frances W. Kimbel, Roger H. Swisher Sheldon Lodge No. 371: Irwin S. Dockery Sikeston Lodge No. 310: James C. Fakes Silex Lodge No. 75: H. Steve Woods, Henry A. Hueffner, Hollis R. Howerton Skidmore Lodge No. 511: Billy D. Vest, Charles E. Linville, Jr., Dale E. Johnston, Montgomery L. Wilson, Richard M. Barrett, William L. Stephens Solomon Lodge No. 271: Arthur Marx, Jr., John S. Carr, John L. Oxford, Marvin D. Deck, Paul J. Lodge, Robert H. Mitchell, Van S. Hughes St. Clair Lodge No. 273: John A. Burke St. Francisville Lodge No. 588: Earl E. Hunziker, Harold H. Bushling, Harold D. O'Day, Thomas W. Daw, William F. Jutte, Jr. St. Johns Lodge No. 28: John D. Worrell, Richard D. Hennessy, William R. Sims St. Joseph Lodge No. 78: Clifton N. Shivers, Harold Litvak, Herman B. Baldwin, James B. Clark, Kenneth W. Dillon, Leonard F. Bainter, Richard W. Heumann St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1: Adolph W. Schain, Anthony J. Walters, Edward W. Brannaker, Harold Garden, Harold F. Waxelman, Joseph W. Blanton, Sam S. Lake, Sidney C. Bernstein, Sidney Nehmen St. Mark's Lodge No. 93: Everette W. DeClue, George E. Bockhorst, Sr., Glenn A. Hibbard, Harold E. Fesler, James A. Kinder, Jr., Lawrence Langdon Butler, Lloyd T. Niswonger, Milton W. Ueleke, Robert W. Harper, William H. Strain Stanberry Lodge No. 109: George R. Sanford, Melvin R. Osborn, Samuel A. Goodding, Jr., Welbert O. Thomas Star of the West Lodge No. 133: J. Warren Talmage Stockton Lodge No. 283: Lawrence W. Poush Sullivan Lodge No. 69: Curtis J. Robertson Summit Lodge No. 263: Robert K. Scruggs, Vincent E. Baker, William H. Lyon Swope Park Lodge No. 617: Alvin E. Ritchert, Gilbert E. Webber, Harry D. Sackett, Henry E. Trimble, James C. Chapman, Maxie Helms, Vivion E. Gray, William R. O'Halloran, William E. Reed Tebbetts Lodge No. 565: Walter C. Link Temperance Lodge No. 438: James T. Duncan, Jr. Temple Lodge No. 299: Charles H. Carswell, Jr., Charles S. Ege, Jr., Emmett A. Fulkerson, Robert M. Addison, Vernon L. Green Texas Lodge No. 177: Perry Hutsell, Wayne F. Sillyman, Willard H. Davis Trenton Lodge No. 111: Bobby J. Allen, Charles H. Barnett, Eugene E. Andereck, Victor D. Allen, Warren L. Mullins, Jr., William R. Robbins Trilumina Lodge No. 205: Lester C. Saverda, Raymond L. Evans, Woodrow W. O'Dell Tuscan Lodge No. 360: Forrest E. Head, Frank G. Robertson MD, G. Dana Kinsman, Herman C. Otterman, Leslie v: Freeman, Jr.
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Twilight Lodge No. 114: Arthur I. Stanley, Carl F. Sapp, Claud N. White, Claude T. Owen, George W. Parker, Harry S. Seaman, Lyle K. Vale, Max M. McNulty Tyro Lodge No. 12: Willard E. Rieffer Union Lodge No. 593: Bayard S. Groff, Robert A. Crow, Wilbert F. Luecke Union Star Lodge No. 124: Frank P. Fletcher, Warren K. Lewis Unionville Lodge No. 210: Ronald L. Smith, Roscoe Keene United Lodge No.5: David C. Fesperman, Donald F. Fesperman, Edward R. Andrews, Everett C. Sechler, Jr., Guy A. Best, Hal L. Gerringer, Sr., Harold G Lipscomb, Harold V. Williams, Melvin E. Royster, Millard O. Howerton, Paul S. Wiard, Ralph K. McElhany, Ruel O. Squibb, William J. Dingeldein Unity Lodge No. 495: Willard L. Houston Valley Park Lodge No. 629: Jack H. Dietz Versailles Lodge No. 320: Elmer R. Barrett, Ted McNiel Vincil Lodge No. 62: Wilfred W. Beckett, Sr. Wakanda Lodge No. 52: Floyd M. Craig, Marion D. Sugg, Robert E. Parrish, Jr. Wallace Lodge No. 456: Edwin R. Stegner, Robert E. Case Warren Lodge No. 74: Harold D. Breshears, Robert G. McCloud Warrenton Lodge No. 609: Harry H. Kamper, John W. Uptegrove, Samuel J. Quinn Washington Lodge No. 87: Fred I. Lemons, James A. Grabast, Melvin L. Murphy, Robert J. Rountree, Ron Grantham, Winfred W. Thomason Wayne Lodge No. 526: John W. Williams, William T. Thomes, Sr. Waynesville Lodge No. 375: Harry C. Morgan, Herbert E. Arnold, Jean P. Warden Webb City Lodge No. 512: Carl Paul Farris Webster Lodge No. 98: Frank McDaniel Webster Groves Lodge No. 84: Clarence F. Spaethe, Jr., Elmer C. Baity, Ernest T. Theodore, Floid J. Gilbert, John M. Hubbard, Lester G. Riley, Lowell Reitz Wellston Lodge No. 613: Randall L. Heller, Willis M. O'Briant Wentzville Lodge No. 46: Eugene T. Minner, Harley A. Dover West View Lodge No. 103: Loy E. Grindstaff Western Star Lodge No. 15: Floyd J. Lollar, J. W. Moody Weston Lodge No. 53: Joseph H. Collison, Thomas C. Hevalow, Jr. Westport Lodge No. 340: Clarence L. Dingman, Kenneth W. Thomas, Walter B. Robinson Whitesville Lodge No. 162: Marion E. Gay Whitewater Lodge No. 417: Raymond L. Cox Willard Lodge No. 620: Melvin J. Billingsley, Raymond P. Waddell Woodside Lodge No. 387: Jonathan L. Crews, Lee S. Woodside Xenia Lodge No. 50: Harley R. Andrews York Lodge No. 563: Clarence M. Chalfant, Clarence W. McCalister, Cletus M. Losh, John R. Flannagan, Thomas H. Smith, Jr. Zalma Lodge No. 545: Cleon E. Watkins, Earl L. Dunn, Gerald W. Kerr, Sr., James S. Beal, Sr. Zeredatha Lodge No. 189: Carl W. Sparks, Frank G. Knapp, Frank C. Crooks, Franklin E. Keller, Jr., Harold M. Olsen, James C. Bowers, Marvin M. Kinder, Rex T. Horn, Vurr H. Smith
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STATISTICS JUNE 30, 1998 NET MEMBERSIDP JUNE 30, 1997 ...•.•.•......•.....• 55,120 ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer " 341 Affiliated as Multiple Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143 Initiated as Entered Apprentices 882 Raised to Degree of Master Mason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 505 Reinstated after Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues . . . . . . . . .. 582 Reinstated after Suspension - Third. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Restored after Susp. or Expul. For Unmasonic Conduct --fi TOTAL ADDITIONS 2,464 DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues 1,596 Suspended for Failure to Show Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dimited Without Privileges 72 Dimited to Complete Transfer of Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 167 26 Dimited from Lodge of Original Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrawal of Multiple Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Deaths 1,843 Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 _ _2 Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 3,755 NET MEMBERSmP JUNE 30, 1998 ...............•....• 53,829 Less Fifty-Year Members 4,606 Less Remissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 755 Less Endowed Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 735 Net Member Per Capita 47,733
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REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE Right Worshipful Brother Douglas G. Ritterskamp, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on jurisprudence, moved that the portion of that committee's report dealing with consents and dispensations be approved and incorporated in the proceedings. The motion was seconded, and by a vote of the Grand Lodge this portion of the report was APPROVED. Brother Ritterskamp then directed the Grand Lodge to the printed material concerning the proposed amendments to the Constitutions and By-Laws for consideration.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND LODGE CONSTITUTION AND GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS PROPOSED NEW SECTION OF BY-LAW Section 2.010(q) powers and Duties of the Grand Master. Be added, as follows: Section 2.010(q) - Notwithstanding the provisions of any by-law to the contrary, upon written request of the Worshipful Master of one or more Lodges, the Grand Master may, from time to time, grand written authorization to the requesting lodge or Lodges to conduct a one day class for Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts of the requesting lodge or lodges who have not made suitable proficiency in those degrees, for advancement to the degree of Master Mason. Any such one day class shall be under the Supervision of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual and will require the conferral of the entire degree, including the lecture and charge. No person participating in one day class will be required to become proficient in the preceding degree as a prerequisite to advancement, nor will any such person be required to become proficient in the Master Mason degree. A simple majority vote of the members present of a requesting Lodge is necessary for the Lodge to participate in a one day class, and any Entered Apprentice or Fellowcrafts of such Lodge or Lodges who request inclusion must be allowed to participate. Statement ofPurpose: Many good men have been initiated Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts who have not advanced because of the lack of time or the inability to become proficient in those degrees are being lost to the fraternity. Adding this section will be an inducement to those men to become Master Masons and, hopefully, become active members of their Lodges, and thereby become knowledgeable of the precepts and fundamentals of Freemasonry. LAWRENCE N. WEENICK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 D. ROBERT DOWNEY, Past Master, Webster doves Lodge No. 84 GORDEN E. HOPKINS, Charity Lodge No. 331 Right Worshipful Brother Ritterskamp stated: "I am authorized to report to you that the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is in favor of this amendment The, Committee on Jurisprudence approves the amendment as to form, and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, 1 move this amendment be adopted." The motion was subsequently seconded.
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Most Worshipful Brother Nations indicated that it was his intent to keep all discussions on proposed legislation balanced, and to attempt to have an equal number of brothers speaking in favor and opposition to any action. A motion to amend was made from the floor, changing the last sentence of that proposition to read: "... will be allowed to participate ..." The motion to amend was seconded, and without discussion from the floor, was APPROVED. Another motion to amend was made from the floor, adding the requirement that in order for a brother who receives the degrees under the proposed oneday advancement to hold office, he must become proficient in all degrees. The motion to amend was seconded, and after a balanced discussion from the floor, was REJECTED. A motion was made from the floor to table the proposition until the 1999 annual communication of the Grand Lodge. The motion to table was seconded, and by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was DEFEATED. Another motion to amend the proposition was made from the floor, adding the requirement that any brother participating in the one-day degree conferrals must have been must have been a mason for a total period of one year prior to his participation in the one-day degree conferral. The motion was seconded, and after discussion from the floor, the motion to amend was DEFEATED. Another motion to amend the proposition was made from the floor, which would limit the validity of the proposition to a three year trial period. The motion was seconded, and after discussion from the floor, the motion to amend was DEFEATED. The Grand Lodge then continued discussion on the original proposal, as amended, and by a vote of the Grand Lodge, the amended motion was overwhelmingly APPROVED. PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 23.010 It is proposed that Section 23.010 of the Bylaws of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri be deleted. Statement of Purpose: Lodges have other methods of providing relief which are not limited to transient Masons, as present Section 23.010 currently states. RUSSEL S. HANSON, Worshipful Master, Twilight Lodge No. 114 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 Without discussion, the proposition, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED. PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 23.020 It, is proposed that Section: 23.020 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri be deleted.
Statement of Purpose: The by-law and its predecessors have not been observed for some time except in the City and County or St. Louis. That board of relief is capable of operating under its own internal by-laws.
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WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 A motion was made for the floor to amend the proposal, in lieu of it's deletion by adding the following sentence to the end of the section: "It shall be the duty of each general Board of Relief to submit to the Grand Lodge by September 1 of each year any returns or informational reports required by law, and a detailed statement of activities, income, expenses, assets, and liabilities." The motion to amend was seconded, and by a vote of the Grand Lodge was APPROVED. Without further discussion's the amended proposition, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED.
PROPOSAL TO DELETE SECTION 5.100 It is proposed that Section 5.100 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, be deleted. Statement ofPurpose: If the Grand Lodge votes to delete Section 23.020, governing boards of relief, this section is superfluous. RUSSEL S. HANSON, Worshipful Master, Twilight Lodge No. 114 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 Right Worshipful Brother Ritterskamp stated: "I am authorized to report to you that the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is in favor of this amendment. The Committee on Jurisprudence approves the amendment as to form, and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move this amendment be adopted." Without discussion, the proposition, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS SECTION 5.010(i) It is proposed that Section 5.010(i) of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, be deleted and the remaining subsections be re-Iettered. Statement ofPurpose: If the Grand Lodge votes to delete Section 23.020, governing boards of relief, this subsection of Section 5.010(i) is superfluous. RUSSEL S. HANSON, Worshipful Master, Twilight Lodge No. 114 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 Right Worshipful Brother Ritterskamp stated: "I am authorized to report to you that the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is in favor of this amendment. The Committee on Jurisprudence approves the amendment as to form, and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move this amendment be adopted." Without discussion, the proposition, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS SECTION 10.410 It is proposed that Section 10.410 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. &
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A.M. of Missouri, be amended to read as follows: Section 10.040. Grand Lodge Dues. Each lodge pays twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under Section 18.050(aÂť reported in the annual return, which dues include a subscription to the Freemason magazine. The Grand Lodge promptly as collected, pays two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each master mason to the Masonic home of Missouri. Statement ofPurpose: To finance the operations of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge No. 272 By vote of the Grand Lodge. Approved. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS 1.050
It is proposed that Section 1.050 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, be amended to read as follows: Section 1.050. Voting. Elective officers are chosen by ballot. All other voting in the Grand Lodge is by show of hands or paper ballot as deemed appropriate by the Grand Master. Statement ofPurpose: Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of 'one Man, one vote'. WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 WILLIAM R. CHAPMAN, Past Master, Webster Grove Lodge No. 84 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS 15.050
It is proposed that Section 15.050 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, be amended to read as follows: Section 15.050. Suitable Proficiency. "Suitable Proficiency: means the ability satisfactorily to answer the questions in the proficiency of the first section of the degree. It is determined after examination at a stated or special communication in open lodge, or, the Master, may appoint a committee of not less than two (2) lodge members to examine the candidate for advancement in another portion of the lodge building. The appointed committee will report its recommendation to the lodge at the same communication, at which time a majority vote by show of hands will determine eligibility to advance. Statement of Purpose: To allow special examination of those candidates who have displayed true understanding of the degree and a desire to advance to the next degree, but are unable to undergo examination in open lodge. R.V JACOBS, Past Master, Mechanicsville #260 JAMES B. THACKER, Past Master, Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 Right Worshipful Brother Ritterskamp stated: "I am authorized to report to you that the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is in favor of this amendment. The Committee on Jurisprudence approves the amendment as to form, and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move this amendment be adopted."
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A motion to amend the proposed legislation was made, and seconded which would allow the examination of the candidate to be performed at any place of time, in lieu of requiring it to be performed in the lodge hall at a stated communication. After discussion, the motion to amend was REJECTED. After discussion the propositions, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED. The following propositions were read on Monday afternoon, and were acted Lodge on Tuesday morning.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO STANDING RESOLUTION 1967-143 It is proposed that Standing Resolution 1967-143 be amended to delete all references to Rainbow for Girls.
Statement of Purpose: To bring to an end a horrendous controversy that is separating many Missouri Assemblies of Rainbow for Girls and the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, International headquarters in McAlister, Oklahoma. By withdrawing recognition and approval of Rainbow, this Grand Lodge would influence the International Order of Rainbow for Girls to accept and act upon the suggestions and offers of mediation. Only the thoughtful, sincere leadership of this Grand Lodge can guarantee compassion and understanding for Missouri's 300+ active Rainbow girls in 20 assemblies, and reestablish adult supervisors in a kind of role model necessary to guide and advise those young ladies. Once Grand Lodge elected officials, through the leadership of the Grand Master, has effected a reunion that will heal this division, the Grand Master is encouraged to propagate the necessary resolutions and guidelines for the whole of Rainbow organization to resume its activities with our approval and support as before. WES COOK, Past Grand Master, Weston Lodge No. 53 DENNIS MARTIN, Past Grand Master, Palastine Lodge No. 241 ROBERT HARDER, Past Master, Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 This proposition was read on Monday, for Action on Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, the proposed amendment was withdrawn.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION A resolution for payment of $2 per Master Mason paying dues by each Lodge for a public relations campaign for the good of the Fraternity. On or before the annual return requested by Section 10.050 of the Bylaws, this occurs in 1999. Each Lodge will pay to the Grand Lodge, $2 per Master Mason paying dues with the purpose of a public relations campaign for the good of the Fraternity.
Statement of Purpose: To finance a one year $100,000 public relations campaign estimated to cost $2 per Master Mason paying dues. GUS H. HEINZ, Past Master of the Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 PAT ENNIS, Past Master of Meridian Lodge No.2 Right Worshipful Brother Ritterskamp stated: "I am authorized to report to you that the Grand Lodge Advancing Line is in favor of this amendment. The
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Committee on Jurisprudence approves the amendment as to form, and only for the purpose of giving the Grand Lodge the opportunity for a vote, I move this amendment be adopted. After considerable discussion, the proposition, by a vote of the Grand Lodge, was APPROVED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 11, SECTION 3 It is proposed that Article 11, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, be amended to read as follows: Section 3. Voting-Members. On every question which may come before the Grand Lodge for decision each officer and member of the Grand Lodge present shall be entitled to cast one vote, but no one in his own right shall give more than one vote.
Statement of Purpose: Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of"one Man, one vote." WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, Past Master, Webster Groves Lodge No. 94 Grand Master Nations explained that the requirements of the constitution related to actions required to be completed in order to amend provisions of the constitution had not been met. Specifically, any proposed amendments to the Constitution must be distributed to all lodges, and read by each lodge at three stated communications. The lodge then specifically puts the question to each member present, the consensus of such answers by the brethren then determine whether each lodge will vote on the amendment. The result of these actions are recorded, and then reported at the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. The proposed amendments to the Constitution were not distributed to the lodges. This being the case, Grand Master Nations ruled that the proposed amendments would not be considered at this communication. The Grand Lodge will distribute the changes as required, and instruct the lodges to proceed. The proposed amendment would then come up for a action at the 1999 annual communication.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III, SECTION 4 It is proposed that Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended to read as follows: Section 4. Appointed Grand Officers-Term Of, Restrictions On Appointments All Grand Lodge Officers, whose election or appointment is not otherwise provided for, shall be appointed annually by the Grand Master, and, when duly installed, shall hold their offices until their successors shall be duly appointed and installed. No Grand Master may appoint a person who is related to himself within the fourth degree of consanguinity.
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Statement ofPurpose: A person's qualifications to hold office, not his family relation to the Grand Master, should be the basis for appointment to a Grand Lodge office. BENNY L. ROACH, Past Master, Joplin Lodge No. 335 ROYAL BRONSON, Worshipful Master, Joplin Lodge No. 335 This proposed amendment was withdrawn by its' proponents prior to action by the Grand Lodge.
(FOR ACTION IN 1999) BY-LAWS To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND LODGE CONSTITUTION AND GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS (FOR ACTION IN 1999) Presented to lie over for Action at the 178th Annual Communication to be held in Columbia, September 27 and 28,1999. R.W. Brother Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, read the following proposed amendments.
PROPOSED TO ADD TO SECTION 25.120 It is proposed that the following be added to Section 25.120 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. The provision of Section 25.110 do not apply to the use of the square and compass for advertising Masonic events on flyers, billboards, and newspaper advertisements, nor to the display of the square and compass on shirts or uniforms worn by participants in activities sponsored by a subordinate Lodge. Such as a sports team, a choral group, even though some of the participants may not be members of a Masonic Lodge.
Statement of Purpose: To permit the use of the square and compass to advertise Masonic events and the display of Masonic emblems on shirts worn by sports teams and other activities sponsored by a Masonic Lodge. This amendment, if adopted, supersedes any previously adopted resolutions to the contrary. GARY ADAMS, Rolla Lodge No. 213 DONALD CASSE, Rolla Lodge No. 213
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE AND REPEAL CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS REPEAL SECTION 15.040 PROFICIENCY Suitable proficiency as an option of each subordinate Lodge, mean the ability satisfactorily to repeat the obligation and answer the questions related to the signs, and passwords of the Degrees. CHANGE SECTION 15.060, PROFICIENCY OF MASTER MASONS TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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A Master Mason who is in good standing in his Lodge shall be permitted to vote on any issue, serve on any committee and hold an appointed office. He cannot be elected to the office of Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Warden, Senior Warden, or Worshipful Master unless he had passed his suitable proficiency of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason degrees.
Statement of Purpose: To allow non-proficient Master Masons to take a part in the business of the Lodge. Also to do away with the cast system and place all Master Masons on the level playing field. If they are allowed to take an active part, it must motivate them to become proficient. REPEAL ALL THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: Section 15.010, Proficiency Required Section 15.061, Proficiency Required, when Section 15.062, First Notice Section 15.063, Further Notice of Procedure Section 15.064, Suspension on Failure to Respond Section 15.065, Further Extension Section 15.066, Automatic Suspension on Failure Section 15.067, Review by Lodge Section 15.068, Reinstatement Statement of Purpose: These requirements have not advanced because of Free Masonry. They are not fair to the member who has paid his fees and it has been a burden to the Secretary of all subordinate Lodges and added greatly to our decline in membership. MELVIN GoE, Centralia Lodge No.59 GENE BEReK, Centralia Lodge N0.59 This is an amendment that may sound familiar, but it is being re-submitted for action for next year. This is proposed amendment of the BY-LAWS. It is proposed that the following BY-LAWS be amended or repealed as follows: 1. Section 13.130, Failure to Advance. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010Q, an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft who fails to present himself for advancement within five years after having received the Degrees must petition regularly for advancement. He is not required to make a second payment of any fees already paid. The petition follows the normal course except that a majority vote by paper ballot is required for election. The proficiency is not required. 2. Section 15.010, Conferring Degrees, Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010Q one candidate may not receive more than one Degree at the same Communication. 3. The first paragraph of Section 15.020 is amended to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010Q, the first section of the first and second Degree and the first and second section of the third Degree conferred on one candidate must be conferred without any break in their continuity.
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4. Section 15.025, Lecture and Charge. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.010Q, the lecture and charge of the Degree shall, whenever practical, be given at the same Communication at which the Degree was Conferred. If a Lecturer is not available, the Lecture and charge shall be given as soon as possible. The following Sections are repealed: Section 15.040, Proficiency Section 15.050, Suitable Proficiency Section 15.060, Proficiency of a Master Mason Section 15.061, Proficiency Required When Section 15.062, First Notice Section 15.063, Further Notice of Procedure Section 15.064, Suspension on Failure to Respond Section 15.065, Further Extension Section 15.066, Automatic Suspension of Failure Section 15.067, Review by Lodge Section 15.068. Reinstatement
Statement ofPurpose: We the undersigned agree with the Grand Lodge officers that the requirements of suitable proficiency is the reason that our petitioners do not advance to the sublime Degree of Master Mason. The above amendments and repeals will eliminate those requirements. They will place all candidates on an equal basis, no matter how the degrees are conferred. We urge the passage of these proposed and ask that they be voted on collectively. CHARLES H. BENEDICT, Wellston Lodge No. 613 HAROLD WATKINS, Wellston Lodge No. 613
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7.060, STATED COMMUNICATION It is proposed that the last sentence of Section 7.060 of the BY-LAWS of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. be deleted and the following substituted to read as follows. The subordinate Lodge, at the discretion of the Master or presiding officer, may open the Lodge on only the Degree or Degrees necessary to conduct the business as stated in the Communication.
Statement ofPurpose: This eliminates the need to open all three Degrees. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 HAROLD L. WILLSON, Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15.010, CONFERRING DEGREES The candidate may receive more than one Degree at the same Communication and may be advanced before showing suitable proficiency of the preceding Degree as part of the Grand Master's plans or when the Degrees are conferred as part of a class conferred by a subordinate Lodge or group of
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Lodges. In such instances, the requirements of the candidates demonstrating suitable proficiency may be waived as to the first and second Degrees. The local Lodge to which the candidate is to be a member, in both the Grand Master's classes and the subordinate Lodge classes, may be determined to either waive or to require suitable proficiency in the third Degree by the majority vote of the members present at the stated meeting. This notice of intention to vote on the matter of waiver of the third Degree proficiency shall be given to the members in accordance with Section 7.140, Subordinate Lodge Committee, report its actions on form provided by the Grand Secretary.
Statement ofPurpose: The purpose of this amendment is to permit subordinate Lodges with buildings to conduct classes whereby more than one candidate can receive his Degree at the same time. This also will regulate and limit the Grand Lodge to only receiving candidates for Grand Masters classes to those candidates sponsored by subordinate Lodges. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 WALTER S. SAWICKI, II, Past Master, Olive Branch No. 576
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SECTION 15.015, GRAND MASTER'S CLASSES The Grand Master may conduct as many one-day classes as he deems appropriate during the year. The locations of these classes shall be selected at the discretion of the Grand Master. No candidate for such classes will be received unless he is sponsored by a subordinate Lodge. The sponsoring subordinate Lodge shall submit proof that all of the requirements of Sections 13.040, 13.060, 13.070, 13.080 and 13.090 have been complied with on forms provided by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Master shall determine the additional costs to be paid by the candidate for participation in the Grand Master's class. Such amounts, if any, will be in addition to the fees otherwise payable by the candidate under Section 10.010, 10.020, 10.030, 10.040, and 10.050. Twenty-five percent (25%) of such additional charges, if any, shall be paid back to the supporting Lodge Sponsoring the candidate.
Statement ofPurpose: The purpose of these amendments is to permit flexibility in the matter of conferring Degrees and to restrict Grand Lodge involvement in a class degree ceremony to receive only candidates who are sponsored by a subordinate Lodge. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 PAUL "GENE" DIXON, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.020 It is proposed that the first sentence of the section 15.020 of the BY-LAWS of the Grand Lodge Of Missouri A.F. & A.M. be deleted and the following substituted as follows: The first section of the first and second Degrees and the first and second sections of the third Degree may be conferred on more than one candidate at the same time.
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Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to permit flexibility in the matter of conferring Degrees and to restrict Grand Lodge involvement in a class Degree ceremony to receive only candidates who are sponsored by a subordinate Lodge. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 FRANKA. CRAIG, JR., Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SECTION 15.026 The committee on Rituals shall cause to be created videotapes of the lectures and charges of all three Degrees. These videos once approved by the Grand Lecturer and the Grand Master may be purchased from the Grand Lodge by subordinate Lodges to be used when conferring any or all Degrees.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This provision will enable to subordinate Lodges to more effectively communicate the lectures and charges and will permit Degree work to be conducted regardless of the availability of a Brother who knows the lecture in charge for that degree. The tapes will also be available for review by the Brothers to learn the lecture and charges properly and to refresh candidates. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 FRANK A. CRAIG, JR., Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 15.050, SUITABLE PROFICIENCY Suitable proficiency means ability satisfactorily to answer the questions in the proficiency lecture of the first section of the Degree. Each subordinate Lodge shall have the authority to adopt a short form proficiency for examination of candidates consisting of repeating the obligation, answering the questions relating to the signs, pass grips, passwords, and words of the Degree. Any subordinate Lodge may adopt the short form proficiency by a majority vote of members present at a state meeting. A notice of intention to vote on the matter shall have been given to the members in accordance with Section 7.140. The repeal of such adoption by any subordinate Lodge shall, likewise, be available under the same procedure as for adoption. The subordinate Lodge will report its action on a form provided by the Grand Secretary. Satisfactory proficiency is determined to open a Lodge by a majority vote of the Lodge by show of hands.
Statement ofPurpose: To permit subordinate Lodges the flexibility to determine for themselves the extent of the proficiency that need be demonstrated by its members. No Lodge need adopt the short term proficiency as the decision to use this format is up to each Lodge. Lodges may use the format on some, non, or all candidates that each Lodge determines for itself. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 FRANK A. CRAIG, JR., Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593
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PROPOSAL TO COMMENCE SECTION 15.060 THROUGH 15.068. 15.060, Proficiency of a Master Mason 15.061, Proficiency Required When, 15.062, First Notice 15.063, Further Notice and Procedure 15-064, Suspension on Failure to Respond 15.065, Further Extension 15.066, Automatic Suspension on Failure 15.067, Review by Lodge 15.068, Reinstatement It is proposed that 15.060 through 15.068 by repeal and that a new section, 15.060 be substituted as follows: No proficiency may be given by any candidate for the third degree. Once a candidate has been raised to a Master Mason, the member is a Brethren, with all rights and privileges.
Statement ofPurpose: This eliminates the requirement for a proficiency at the third degree only. This will prevent suspension of Master Masons who have all the secrets of Free Masonry for the technical failure of the failure to return proficiencies. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 HAROLD L. WILLSON, Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593 PROPOSAL TO REPEAL SECTION 15.050 through 15.068 of the By-LAWS of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. and that new section 15.060 be substituted to read as follows: All Masons present at any meeting of a subordinate Lodge shall be entitled to vote on all issues. Upon receiving the Degree of Entered Apprentice, the Brother also becomes a dues paying member of the Lodge and is qualified to vote on all matters. This would repeal 15.060, 15.061, 15.062, 15.063, 15.064, 15.065, 15.066, 15.067, 15.068.
Statement ofPurpose: This will cause Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts to more fully participate in Lodge functions and will decrease the loss of membership by increasing the participation and encouraging attendance of new initiates from the onset of their exposure to the Lodge. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 HAROLD L. WILLSON, Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593 PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Be it resolved by the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. that Masonic Temples shall henceforth be called Masonic Halls or Masonic Lodges. No Masonic Temple corporations or similar entity need change its name nor will any cornerstones or other markings need be changed because of this resolution.
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Statement ofPurpose: This is a resolution to change the nomenclature used to describe the Masonic edifice. This will eliminate some of the criticism from religious organizations by removing the name Temple from the common description of Masonic buildings. FRANK LESINSKI, Past Master, Easter Lodge No. 575 HAROLD L. WILLSON, Past Master, Union Lodge No. 593
PROPOSED RESOLUTION. Be it resolved that the resolution adopted and authorizing the Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, Inc., be and is hereby repealed. Statement ofPurpose: There are Federal, State, County, and City substance abuse programs already in place. The money used and held by the Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Substance Abuse could be used by other Masonic programs already in place.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 1.080, MILEAGE AND PER DIEM It is proposed that Section 1.080 of the BY-LAWS of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. be deleted in its entirety.
Statement ofPurpose: The Grand Lodge must continually raise the per capita amount to be paid by subordinate lodges each year as the membership drops. Last year the Grand Lodge paid out $70,498.97 for mileage and per diem and had membership of 49,760 or $1.42 per member. MARION W. DEY, Past Master, Acacia Lodge No. 602 GENE C. BEReK, Past Master, Centralia Lodge No. 59
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE II, SECTION 3 It is proposed that Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended to read as follows: SECTION 3. VOTING-MEMBERS. On every question which may come before the Grand Lodge for decision each officer and member of the Grand Lodge present shall be entitled to cast one vote, but no one in his own right shall give more than one vote.
Statement of Purpose: Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of "one Man, one vote." WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 W.H. CHAPMAN, Past Master, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84
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TABLED PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS (FOR ACTION IN 1998) To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: A Resolution Authorizing the Alteration, Amendment and Repeal of Portions of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge or Missouri, to be Reported Out at the 1997 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. WHEREAS, a special committee has proposed a revision to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and said revision will be ready for distribution to the Subordinate Lodges during 1997, as provided in Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution; and WHEREAS; said revision will be reported out at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for 1997, but only if this resolution is passed in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the undersigned, move that the revisions, alterations and additions and repeal of certain portions of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as mailed to the Subordinate Lodges, referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, printed in the Proceedings of this Annual Communication and voted on by the Subordinate Lodges, be adopted by this Grand Lodge at its 1997 Annual Communication, and that all sections of this Constitution amended and all sections added to the Constitution or repeated by said revision, be adopted as provided in Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution. A copy of the proposed revision is attached. Said revision, once completed, shall be maintained at the offices of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary, for viewing and copying by Master Masons in good standing. A copy of said revision shall also be maintained, in recognizable and commonly used electronic word processing formats for transmission by electronic mail by the Grand Secretary or any Master Mason so designated by the Grand Master to any lodge in its jurisdiction or Master Mason in good standing, upon request and upon verification that the request is from such a lodge or Master Mason in good standing. Statement ofPurpose: To revise and update the Constitution LAWRENCE W. WEENICK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master, Granite Lodge #272
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. of Missouri: A Resolution Authorizing a Revision of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Appointment of a Committee for said Purpose by the Grand Master, to be Reported Out at the 1997 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. WHEREAS, a special committee has proposed a revision of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and said revision will be ready for distribution to the Subordinate Lodges during 1997, as provided in Section 35.030 of the ByLaws; and WHEREAS, said revision will be reported out at the stated annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for 1997, but only if this resolution is passed in proper form;
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NOW, THEREFORE, We the undersigned, move that the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri be revised, pursuant to Section 35.030 of said ByLaws, by a committee to be appointed by the Grand Master; that said revisions of the By-Laws, as mailed to the Subordinate Lodges and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, be adopted by this Grand Lodge at its 1997 Annual Communication, and that said revised By-Laws be adopted as provided in Section 35.030 of the By-Laws. A copy of the proposed revision is attached. Said revision, once completed, shall be maintained at the offices of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary, for viewing and copying by Master Masons in good standing. A copy of said revision shall also be maintained, in recognizable and commonly used electronic word processing formats, for transmission by electronic mail by the Grand Secretary or any Master Mason so designated by the Grand Master, to any lodge in its jurisdiction or Master Mason in good standing, upon request and upon verification that the request is from such a lodge or Master Mason in good standing.
Statement ofPurpose: To revise and update the By-Laws. LAWRENCE W. WEENICK, Past Master Clayton Lodge No. 601 R. SCOTT GARDNER, Past Master Granite Lodge #272
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 1.050 It is proposed that Section 1.050 of the Bylaws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended to read as follows: Section 1.050. Voting. Elective Officers are chosen by ballot. All other voting in the Grand Lodge is by show of hands or paper ballot as deemed appropriate by the Grand Master.
Statement ofPurpose: Voting by lodges is a highly technical procedure which takes an inordinate amount of time and which is against the democratic principal of 'one Man, one vote'. WALTER WALKER, Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538 WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, Past Master, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84
FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worship Grand Lodge, there are represented 393 Subordinate Lodges, and no Lodges UD., and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Assistant Grand Tilers Past Grand Masters and Past Grand Officers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters Worshipful Masters and Proxies
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Senior Wardens and Proxies Junior Wardens and Proxies Grand Lodge Committee Chairmen Distinguished Visitors Total Lodges without representation Non-voting Master Masons
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Fraternally submitted, RAy HILTON, Chairman WILLIAM A. MOORE CECIL O. BLAYLOCK RONALD M. HICKEY HARVEY J. WELLS
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri BRETHERN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Columbia, Missouri, September 28 and 29th, 1998. Grand Lodge Officers Past Gr. Officers & Other Gr. Officers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Sub Total Grand Lodge Officers Committees: Appeals & Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage & Per Diem Public Relations Ways and Means Chairman other Standing Committees Sub total of Committees Total of Grand Lodge Officers and Committees Assistant Tilers Representatives of Charter Lodges Representatives of Lodges under Dispensation Grand Total Fraternally Submitted: JACK R. CLARK, Sr., Chairman ERIC R. PETERSON, JR., Member GEORGE A. JURSCH, Member WILLIAM H. WELLS, Member RICHARD H. WEBB, Member
$2,374.70 3,147.90 6,479.70 $5,445.70 $17,458.00 $157.50 226.60 834.30 297.60 352.80 651.20 467.50 117.50 235.30 $3,340.30 $20,798.30 922.00 43,465.60 $65,185.90
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REPORT OF THE AUDITING COMMITTEE The Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge of Research: BRETHREN:
We have on this date examined the report of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Missouri Lodge of Research, for the period of July 1, 1997 to June 30,1998. We have found the report in good order, correct and complete. Fraternally submitted, STERLING T. CAMPBELL TIMOTHY
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NEW MEMBERS 1997 - 1998 Askron, Jerry E. Barkhurst, Oscar R. Berger, Randall M. Briscoe, Billy B. Caraker, John C. Carroll, Richard D. Christopher, Chilton C. Christy, Dean M. Davlls, Richard C. Derendinger, Stephen C. Detmer, Carl A. Dinkmeyer, Bill Duren, D. Keith Elam, Phil Evans, Kim Freeman, Gene R. Frost, Marvin W. Gibson, John W., Jr. Goings, Rodger D. Griffin, Patrick M. Harston, Harold Holmes, Richard A. Jones, Michael
Key, Kimber W. Koerber, Kenneth R. Krausch, Orville R. Lindsey, William H. Lloyd, Loren D. Luppens, Charles D., Jr. Morrow, Lonny W. Moseback, Mark D. Oberman, Andrew S. Paulsen, George Plumlee, Marvin W., Jr. Reid, John C. Robinson, George M. Rowe, John E. Surkamp, Jerry Thompson, Stanley M. Tietsort, Edward L. Trent, Stephen J. Ulm,Jim Wade, James G. Weinsaft, Ron Wright, Ralph G. Zumalt, Gary E.
NEW MEMBERS - CORRESPONDING 1997 - 1998 Aldridge, Darrell L. Bond, Art Crawford, John Daviduk, Alexis
Kussman, Frederick J. Laun, George F. McGee,MarkE. Nathanial, David A.
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Peloso, Joseph A. Ponce, Carlos E. Sample, Kenneth G., Jr. Turner, Robert E. Waltman, Guy E. Wardrop, Desmond E.
NEW MEMBERS - SUBSCRIBING 1997 - 1998 Christian Lodge #392 Cincinnati Masonic Library Ass'n. Gate City Lodge #522
Nevada Lodge of Research #2 St. John's Lodge #37 Temple Lodge #299
DEATHS 1997 - 1998 ACTIVE Adams, John W. Alt, Gerhard H. Anderson, James E. Arnold, Frank Ames Ceries, R. Edward Elden, Robert B. Grantham, Charles S., Jr. Grimm, Jackie L. Maupin, Harris, Jr. McBee, Charles R. Nolker, William Pollard, Billie Stahl, L. Oliver Stogsdill, William B. Stoker, Henry R. Thomas, Harold L. Valburg, Virgil W.
CORRESPONDING Bouffard, Eugene J. Burkey, Walter C. Filson, Malcolm H. Foss, Gerald D. Hartung, Frank M. Kahle, David B. Koberlein, Francis E. Massie, Harold L.
LIFE MEMBER Crump, Alvin 1. - Dvanston, IL
RESIGNED - ACTIVE 1997 - 1998 Andrews, Floyd N. Atteberry, Joe Barnes, Frank E. Barnett, William G. Beck, Thomas G. Benefield, Gary N. Berry, Richard D. Bondy, Clyde F. Brenton, Carl W.
Jump, Robert L. Jursch, George A. Kuehl, Mark S. Lewis, James R. Lourwood, Robert W. Malone, Robert M. Mansfield, Richard A. McKnight, Toney L. McMichael, Albert L.
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Meads, Daniel D. Mottaz, W. Frederick Nations, Gus O. Nolte, Joseph W., Jr. Osborn, Thomas L. Partee, William E. Peak, Eugene H. Pearce, Clarence R. Phillips, Gerald V. Ray, Scott L. Ray, Walter B. Raymer, Donald A. Rechlin, Norman L. Redin, Will Riley, Clayton Roberts, Herbert C. Rogerson, Fred S. Routh, Calvin D. Runyon, Michael D. Sanders, Richard W. Schroff, Calvin D. Schroter, Damon C. Sherrell, Jim Shultz, Dennis L. Shurtz, Gregory D. Simpson, Melvin E. Sitze, James W. Smith, Darrell L. Smith, Glen D. Sober, James R. Stark, Rex Lee Stepp, Gary D. Street, Perry L. Sullivan, Russell D. Swanson, Donald E., Jr. Taylor, Daniel L. W. Walsh, Junior G. Wilson, Edward E. Wooden, Victor C. Zahnter, Donald R.
RESIGNED - CORRESPONDING 1997 - 1998 Belcher, David F. Bretz, Harold H. Jr. Brewer, James W. Brown, Robert W. Brown, Loren W.
Keckler, David A. King, Edward L. King, Nelson Little, Earl R. Penn, Lewis
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Shurtz, William L. Traul, Harrison K. Lees, Gale W. Peloso, Joseph A. Reeves, Joseph Russell, William P. Scavoloa, Richard D. Schmidt, Frederick C. Smith, Edward P. Sickels, Robert B. Shehorn, Bobby L. Stroh, Oscar H. Turner, Frank H. Weeks, Neal S. Williams, Joe A. Wardrop, Desmond E.
Bryan, Joseph C. III Carnes, Thomas E. Carpenter, Max L. Clark, L. D. Cook, Frederick D. Cummings, Walter H. DeConceicao, John H. Detmers, Frederick H. Dolby, Peter A. Dunn, James Edwards, Arthur C. Farquhar, Maurice L. Hall, Emory M. Handley, Lud L. Harz, Thomas A. Hazard, Kenneth F.
RESIGNED - SUBSCRIBING 1997 - 1998 Berkeley Lodge #667 Country Club Lodge #656 Kirkwood Lodge #484 Napthali Lodge #25
Supreme Council #33 Trilumina Lodge #205 Westport Lodge #340
MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH OFFICERS 1997-1998 W.M. John W. Siscel S.W. Zelwin B. Eaton J.W. James W. Williams Sec.trreas. Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. S.D. D. Robert Downey J.D. Donald E. Scott S.S. Brent Mattox J.S. Jack S. Clark Sr. Mar. Jimmie D. Lee Jr. Mar. Harold J. Richardson Sr. Dir. of Cer. Larry C. Reynolds, Sr. Jr. Dir. of Cer. Elmer R. Revelle Tiler Bob L. Detherow Chaplain J.C. Montgomery, Jr.
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ANNOUNCEMENTSOFAPPOThITMENTSFORTHE GRAND LODGE YEAR 1998-1999 R.W. Brother Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, read the appointments made by Grand Master-Elect Steven 1. Toybes for the year 1998-1999. Appointive Grand Officers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Chairmen and Members of Standing Committees Chairmen and Members of Special Committees The Auditor
OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Installing Officer Installing Chaplain Installing Marshal
M.W. Past Grand Master Daniel F. Cole M.W. Past Grand Master P. Vincent Kinkead M.W. Past Master William H. Chapman
THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1998-1999 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuviant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Tiler
Steven 1. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr Freddie D. Adams Glenn E. Means W. Marion Luna Ronald D. Miller James E. Spencer Jimmie D. Lee Stanley M. Thompson Elmer B. Revelle John M. Nations M. Robert Berger Sammie J. Rhoades Maurice S. Brasch Martin B. Toybes The Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger The Rev. Marvin R. Davis The Rev. Donald E. McGuire The Rev. Billy R. Potter Sheldon H. Snitz The Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. The Rev. Kevin E. Weaver H.V. (Jake) Jacobs Robert M. Barrett
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PRESENTATIONS TO MOST WORSHIPFUL STEVEN I. TOYBES GRAND MASTER, 1998-1999 Apron Jewel Lapel Pin Top Hat Apron Case
M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott Sharlene Toybes R.W. Brother Ronald D. Miller M.W. Brother William J. Hill Benjamin Franklin Lodge #642
PRESENTATION TO MOST WORSIDPFUL BROTHER JEFFREY O. NATIONS M.W. Steven 1. Toybes addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations, and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.
REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER STEVEN I. TOYBES M.W. Brother Steven I. Toybes addressed the Grand Lodge with the following: Brethren and guests, I want to, indeed, thank our installing team, Most Worshipful Brother William Chapman, who is Installing Marshal; Most Worshipful Brother P. Vincent Kinkead; Installing Chaplain; and a very good friend, a mentor, and the Grand Master who placed me in the advancing line, which seems like yesterday really, Most Worshipful Brother Dan Cole, who always does an excellent job beyond the call of duty in whatever he performs. Please give him a round of applause. I would be remiss if I did not mention Brother Stottlemyer at the organ. I have recently been informed that, of his own free will, he is retiring after this session of Grand Lodge. I don't remember anyone else ever playing the organ for the Grand Lodge. He is welcome back if he wants to rescind that retirement, but please let's recognize Brother Stottlemyer for all his years of work. I want to take this opportunity to give you a few remarks this afternoon. First I want to recognize before I say anything else, the greatest Mason I know. His achievements and dedication to Missouri Masonry would certainly place him on anyone's list of Who's Who in Free Masonry. He has lived and breathed Masonry with a passion known by few. He introduced me to Masonry, and encouraged and supported me in all my undertakings in this Fraternity. I present my father, Right Worshipful Brother Martin B. Toybes. I would also like to introduce and recognize my mother, Betty Toybes. And you have met my wife, but if you meet her on a personal basis, you will find her to be very pleasant. If you get to know her, you will have a friend. My wife, Sharlene. I want this year to be a year of re-dedication in Missouri Masonry. We need to return to and re-emphasize those kind offices each of us; possesses. And each of us has pledged not only one to another, but to the whole world. We have heard from the advertising world to come see the softer sides of Sears. Now let us hear from each other "Come see the softer side of Free Masonry." That caring and compassionate side, that side who truly have love for their fellow human beings. That side that gives, not only financially to help those who cannot help themselve, but gives of themselves in time and energy to help the
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weak and helpless. A society of humans will be judged not by its strongest member, but how it treated its weak, sick, and elderly. Come to that side that ever strives to deal with the world in an honest and forthright manner. Brotherly love, relief, and truth, are these not the watch words of a Free Mason? Go back to these principles and apply them in the most tender manner. Further remember that strive as we may to re-dedicate ourselves, the most basic concepts of Free Masonry. Each of us will fail from time to time. Let us not forget to be compassionate and forgiving to those Brothers and people who fail and thereby help and aid our fellow human beings in their chance for reformation. I cannot resist relating to you a personal story several years ago. A young woman came to my office and retained me to represent her for a serious injury she had sustained in her employment. For reasons that are unclear to me to this day, her employer chose the most conservative position and refused to voluntarily provide her with any financial or medical relief. I worked with all the engergy and dispatch I could generate to move the administrative system to bring her matter to a hardship hearing. However, the administrative system never works swiftly. And nothing I could do would obtain the immediate need for medical treatment and financial support she desperately required. Physically and financially, she did suffer. I tried her cause for three days and although it was a hardship basis, the judge, without explanation took six months to render its opinion. This young woman suffered during this period of time. And I found myself making notes in my diary to be sure and drop her a note of encouragement or a telephone call, even if there was nothing to report. Finally the judge's ruling came down and my client prevailed. She had the necessary surgery and received the compensation she was entitled to. During our final meeting, the conversation drifted away from the business at hand. She wanted to confess to me why she had selected me as her attorney. The woman explained that she had been referred to several attorneys by her friends. I was, coincidentally, the first interview in the process. She noticed on my wall displayed, at that time near my law license, a plaque, a simple thank you recognition with a simple Masonic square and compasses from my Lodge thanking me for my service as their Master. The woman did not mention the plaque to me at that time, but conceded that once she saw that symbol, she cancelled all other appointments knowing, as she put it, that she was in good hands with a Masonic Brother. The lady went on to tell met that she was a recent member of the Order of Eastern Star and knew she could trust a Mason. She further said that, although she was pleased with my legal representation, she was more pleased that I had lived up to her expectations as a Mason by showing care and compassion for her as a person. I couldn't have asked for a better compliment than this woman. How good I felt that day. However, this is just my story. I dare say there are thousands of Masons in this state who have had their day when the softer, compassionate and principled side of Free Masonry lifted their day and helped enrich their life and the life of a fellow human being. There is, however, a down side to this lesson. I believe there are not enough of these stories. Too long have we only pointed with pride to ask a Masonic compassion from Brethren engaged in civil war or other distant historic event. Too long have we talked about compassionate historic figures who were Masons, but are not our contemporaries. We need now to re-dedicate, each of us
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as Masons for the loving, compassionate, charitable, and forthright person we have obligated ourselves to be. Let all who see us display those simple square and compasses know that they have found a friend. Brethren, I would be remiss if I did not say a few words about our new system of one-day advancement in Missouri Free Masonry. There will be the opportunity for Lodges to avail themselves of this method of advancement. We have made plans prior to this Grand Lodge session, not out of arrogance but out of a responsible position of being prepared for any eventuality. Initially, we try to have one or two groups of Lodges running their degree work together. This is a new concept and is new to us all. The only way the Grand Lecturer and his Ritual Committee can be sure it fulfills its charge to run this program correctly is to start in an environment where we can be sure a quality program with great forethought can be provided. Information will be forthcoming to all of our Lodges and I will leave those details until a later time. Brethren, throughout my Masonic career, there has been a crisis membership in Masonry. I do not have a recollection of any Grand Master who has not had membership as part of his yearly plan. Unfortunately the tide has not been stayed and in my year, it is part of my program as well. However, it has been only periodically that the Grand Lodge has given us tools to battle this decline. We have the ability to recruit worthy candidates given to us. For a time we had reduced proficiency. Now we have a one-day class to advance. The message is, however, that a tool works only if it is applied. I charge every Mason in every Lodge to use every tool, new and old, to bring worthy men to this worthy organization. I am a member of a lost generation to Masonry. I am that generation that was educated in the 1960s and early 1970s, the generation that served in the Military during the Vietnam War era. How can we ever again lose the mind, hearts, leadership and spirit of a whole generation and hope to survive. We cannot and we will not. Let us go forth together and relcaim the worthy men of every generation and make life a better place for all mankind. Thank you, Brethren. CLOSING The 178th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication - the 178th - on Monday September 27, 1999 at Columbia, Missouri.
OFFICERS
Grand Lodge of Missouri 1998-1999 Steven 1. Toybes
Grand Master (Sharlene) (642) 7711 Carondelet, Suite 400, St. Louis 63105 Home Phone: 314-878-1796 Bus. Phone: 314-725-6980 Fax: 314-725-5190 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr Deputy Grand Master (Carol) (636) 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826, Home Phone: 314-846-0015 Freddie D. Adams Sr. Grand Warden (Lauretta) (205) 32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340, Home Phone: 816-886-5363 Glenn E. Means Jr. Grand Warden (Mary Jane) (337) 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64022-9368, Home Phone: 816-847-7249 W. Marion Luna Grand Treasurer (Freida) (526) 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957, Home Phone: 573-223-7291 Ronald D. Miller Grand Secretary (Lenora) (366) 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 Home Phone: 573-886-0288 Bus. Phone: 573-474-8561 James E. Spencer Grand Lecturer (Joyce) (618) 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030, Home Phone: 816-763-3697 Jimmie D. Lee Sr. Grand Deacon (Jeri) (477) 7765 E. U.S. 60 HWY, Rogersville 65742, Home Phone: 417-753-2636 Stanley M. Thompson Jr. Grand Deacon (Jennifer) (57) 311 N. Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Home Phone: 816-776-6853 Bus. Phone: 816-776-8787 Elmer E. Revelle Sr. Grand Steward (Diana) (54) 16436 Green Pines Dr., Ellisville 63011 Home Phone: 314-458-9186 Bus. Phone: 314-891-1207 John M. Nations Jr. Grand Steward (Bridget) (84) 7733 Forsyth, Suite 1150, St Louis 63105-1817 Home Phone: 314-530-9433 Bus. Phone: 314-725-4803 Fax: 314-725-0742 M. Robert Berger Sr. Grand Marshal (Barbara) (642) 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 Home Phone: 314-231-7093 Fax: 314-621-2799 Sammie J. Rhoades Jr. Grand Marshal (220) 302 NW Aspen St., Lee's Summit 64064, Home Phone: 816-373-4050 Maurice S. Brasch Grand Sword Bearer (642) 900 Fernview Dr., St. Louis 63141, Home Phone: 314-434-8154 Martin B. Toybes Grand Pursuivant (Betty) (642) 1116 Chantal Ln., St. Louis 63132, Home Phone: 314-994-9559 Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger Grand Chaplain (Arlene) (33) 3423 Glen Bay Dr., St. Louis 63125, Home Phone: 314-892-0627 Rev. Marvin R. Davis Grand Chaplain (Debra Ann) (570) 803 N. Main, Rolla 65401 Home Phone: 573-364-1240 Bus. Phone: 573-364-3980 Grand Chaplain (Beverly) (32) Rev. Donald E. McGuire 412 Allen St., Farmington 63640-1850, Home Phone: 573-756-4822 Rev. Billy R. Potter Grand Chaplain (Rose) (83) 33610 Wieneke Branch R., California 65018, Home Phone: 573-796-2958 Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain (Eunice) (04) 9852 Connell Dr., Overland Park, KS 66212, Home Phone: 913-492-1446 Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr Grand Chaplain (Marie) (331) 1904 N. 36th St., St. Joseph 64506 Home Phone: 816-364-4881 Bus. Phone: 816-279-9597 Rev. Kevin E. Weaver Grand Chaplain (Debra) (624) 3705 Meadow Dr., House Springs 63051, Home Phone: 314-667-4462 H.V. (Jake) Jacobs Grand Orator (Donna) (260) 1323 Drummond Crt., St. Charles 63303, Home Phone: 314-928-4420 Robert M. Barrett Grand Tiler (Marilyn) (366) Rt. 4, Box 87, Kirksville 63501, Home Phone: 660-665-4865 184
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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER STANDING COMMITTEES 1998-1999 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Harry Gershenson, Sr.-Chairman, Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 860, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105; Home Phone: 314-727-2973; Business Phone: 314-725-2545; James E. Brown, Robert W. Cockerham, David E. Wilson, Daniel W. Imhof BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: Marlin F. Slagle-Chairman (l Yr. Term), 1260 W. Crestview Dr., Maryville 64468; Bruce L. Smith (2) BY-LAWS: Harry Gershenson, Jr.-Chairman, Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 860, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105; Home Phone: 314-991-1072; Business Phone: 314-725-2545; Judge J. Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Judge Ronald M. Belt, William H. Chapman, P.G.M. CHARTERED LODGES: Richard E. Hardester-Chairman, 5403 Stonehurst Dr., St. Louis 63129-3540; Home Phone: 314-892-2525; Richard A. Mansfield, Verle T. Naughton, Dean Rowe, Zelwin B. Eaton, Martin B. Toybes CORRESPONDENCE: Zelwin B. Eaton, 904 E. Wall Street, Kirksville 635014571; Home Phone: 660-665-8776; Business Phone: 660-785-4141 CREDENTIALS: Ray Hilton-Chairman, 1000 E. Montclair Apt. 525, Springfield 65804; Home Phone: 417-881-4439; Cecil O. Blaylock, Maxie C. Barbee, Jr., Ronald M. Hickey, Harvey J. Wells, William A. Moore ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Steven 1. Toybes-Grand Master; Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Freddie D. Adams, Ronald D. Miller (Grand Secretary) FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Frank P. Wilfley, Jr.-Chairman, Rt. 2, Box 84, Laddonia 63352-9802; Home Phone: 573-581-6396; John L. House, Edwin L. Smith, Kenneth L. Goad GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING: Jim Wade-Chairman, 2801 W. Henley Dr., Columbia65202-2659; Home Phone: 573-474-2630; Sam Bornhauser, Bruce E. Martin GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS: Steven 1. Toybes-Grand Master, 7711 Carondelet Suite 400, St. Louis 63105; Home Phone: 314-878-1796; Bus. Phone: 314-725-5190; And All Past Grand Masters in Attendance JURISPRUDENCE: Vern H. Schneider, P.G.M.-Chairman, One Metropolitan Square, 211 N. Broadway, Suite 1440, St. Louis 63102-2733; Home Phone: 314-997-0794; Business Phone: 314-241-5845; Fax: 314-241-5849; Douglas Ritterskamp, Scott Gardner, Lawrence N. Weenick, P.G.M., Robert W. Cockerham, David E. Wilson LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION COMMITTEE: Dennis Fetter-Chairman, 101 E. Donaldson, St. Louis 63129; Earl Wayne Orr, Richard G. Thornton, Franklin D. Duckett, Robert W. Harper LONG RANGE PLANNING: Grand Master, Advancing Line and David L. Jacobi, Robert R. Crick MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF: Samuel J. Huffmaster-Chairman, 1360 Layven Ave., Florrisant 63031; Home Phone: 314-838-4208; Jim Garrison, Dale Bryan MASONIC EDUCATION: Jon B. Broyles-Chairman, 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021; Home Phone: 314-225-8873; Business Phone: 314-5296633; Fax: 314-519-9870; Associate Members-H. Vayne "Jake" Jacobs, Steven
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C. Monrotus, Lonny W. Morrow, Marcus A. Hirsch, David Lee Lierer, K Otha Wingo (1), Richard L. Smith (1), Larry C. Reynolds (2), K Otha Wingo (2), Phillip G. Elam (3), Steven M. Anderson (3), Steven I. Toybes-Grand Master (Ex-Officio), Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr,. (Ex-Officio), Freddie D. Adams (ExOfficio), Glenn K Means (Ex-Officio) MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack R. Clark, Sr.-Chairman, 9931 McGee St., Kansas City 64114-4138; Home Phone: 816-942-0298; Eric R. Peterson, Jr., George A. Jursch, Richard H. Webb, Fred J. Morrow NECROLOGY: Dale C. Motter, P.G.M.-Chairman, P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252; P. Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M., D. Robert Downey, P.G.M. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Webb Edwards (1 Yr. term)-Chairman, 101 State Dr. Suite E, Hollister 65672; Home Phone: 417-334-0325; Business Phone: 417334-3222; Danny D. Smothers (2), P. Vincent Kinkead, PG.M. (1), Ronald P. Krueger, II, Jess Hopple (2), Dale Bryan RITUAL: James K Spencer-Chairman, 6620 K 134 Terrace, Grandview 64030; Home Phone: 816-763-3697; Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr.-Chairman, 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129; Home Phone: 314-846-0015; Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., H.V "Jake" Jacobs, Willard D. Hetzler, Randall J. Jones WAYS AND MEANS: Paul B. Tobias-Chairman (2 Yr. Term); Home Phone: 314530-9433; Business Phone: 314-725-4803; John M. Nations (2), William H. Chapman, P.G.M. (2), Larry R. Moss (2), Richard W. Allgood (1), W. Marion Luna (Grand Treasurer) YOUTH: Ashley H. Underwood-Chairman, 5214 Grace Ave., St. Louis; Lionel J. Goede, James Snavely, Craig M. Bennett, Melvin Mueller, Leroy Unruh, Sheldon H. Snitz
SPECIAL COMMITTEES 1998-1999 GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION: D. Robert Downey, P.G.M.-Chairman, 13006 Musket Court, St. Louis 63146-4352; Home Phone: 314-434-4470; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., Fielding A. Poe,P.G.M. GRAND LODGE CHARITY: Steven I. Toybes, Grand Master-Chairman, 7711 Carondelet Suite 400, St. Louis 63105; Home Phone: 314-878-1796; Business Phone: 314-725-5190; Fax: 314-725-5190; Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Freddie D. Adams, Ronald D. Miller (Grand Secretary) INSURANCE COMMITIEE: J. Steve Dodson-Chairman, 6240 Beyes Lane, St. Louis 63129-5001; Home Phone: 314-846-5588; Business Phone: 314-8940095; Thomas G. Hennenhoefer, Thomas D. White PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M.-(Co-Chairman), P.O. Box 170, Bloomfield 63825-0170; Home Phone: 573-568-2377; Business Phone: 573568-4604; Albert J. Elfrank-(Co-Chairman), Rt. 2, Box 2278, Advance 637309509; Home Phone: 573-722-3911; Dr. M. Graham Clark RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Robert J. Crede, PG.M.Chairman, 3826 Rt. K, Jefferson City 65101-9676; Home Phone: 573-4963436; Business Phone: 573-761-6100; P Vincent Kinkead MASONIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M.Chairman, 940 Mansion Hill Dr., Ballwin 63011-2848; Home Phone: 314230-9842; William J. Hill, PG.M., Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.G.M.
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SPEAKERS BUREAU: Paul B. Tobias-Chairman, 266 Rue Orleans, Bonne Terre, 63628; Home Phone: 573-358-0086; Robert M. Barrett, E. Otha Wingo, Alvin F. Cole, Robert Hutchinson, Sammie J. Rhoades, Larry D. Ross, Fred Troxel, James E. Snavely, Dale Bryan, Arnold Bruns, Ron Hartoebben, Ashley Underwood, Paul Gregory, Michael Sykuta AUDITOR: Charles R. Harrison, CPA, 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City 64114; Business Phone: 816-333-3357; Fax: 816-333-5280 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MISSOURI MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG CHILDREN: Stanley M. Thompson-Chairman, Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, Ronald D. Miller (Grand Secretary) REVISION OF CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS, TRIAL CODE: Daniel F. Cole, P.G.M.-Chairman, 6023 Southern Dr., St. Louis 63123; Home Phone: 314353-0905; Business Phone: 314-554-4077; Harry Gershenson, Jr., Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.G.M., William H. Chapman, P.G.M., D. Robert Downey, P.G.M., Earl K. Dille, P.G.M. MEMBERSHIP: Freddie D. Adams-Chairman, 32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340; Home Phone: 660-886-5363; Glenn E. Means, James M. Williams PENSION: Freddie D. Adams-Chairman, 32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340; Home Phone: 660-886-5340; Steven I. Toybes-Grand Master, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Thomas G. Hennenhoefer SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST: William G. Soutiea, Jr., 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826; Home Phone: 314-846-0015; Freddie D. Adams, Glenn E. Means, Steven I. Toybes-Grand Master, (Ex-Officio) EDITOR OF "THE FREEMASON": Zelwin Eaton, P.O. Box 44, Kirksville 63501-0044; Phone: 660-665-8776; Fax: 660-665-1832; E-mail: zel@mail.com MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI: Robert C. Kellstrom-Executive Director, 13990 Olive Street Rd., Suite 100, Chesterfield 63017; Business Phone: 800434-9804; Fax: 314-434-5927 LODGE OF RESEARCH: Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., 505 State Rt. Z, Fulton 65251-2337; Home Phone: 573-642-3578
PAST GRAND MASTERS EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Elvis A. Mooney, P.O. Box 170, Bloomfield 63825-0170; Home Phone: 573-568-2377 (1968-1969) Judge J. Morgan Donelson, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211; Home Phone: 660-748-3790; Business Phone: 660-748-3115 .... (1969-1970) William H. Chapman, 9200 Watson Rd., Suite 110, P.O. Box 270010, St. Louis 63126-0010; Home Phone: 314-961-6633; Business Phone: 314-451-2138 (1970-1971) Walter L. Walker, P.O. Box 487, Neosha 64850-0487; Home Phone: 417-451-4620; Business Phone: 417-451-2138 ... (1973-1974) Lewis C. Wes Cook, 3233 NE Chippewa Dr., Kansas City 64116; Home Phone: 816-453-5818 (1975-1976) Fielding A. Poe, 501 N. Lafayette St., Florrisant 63031-4913; Home Phone: 314-837-8409 (1976-1977)
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Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., 682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065; Home Phone: 573-348-2106; Business Phone: 573-346-5117 .... (1977-1978) Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., The Springs, Apt. 511,4155 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096; Home Phone: 678-969-9729 (1978-1979) Gus O. Nations, 2123 Innsbrook Est. Dr., Wright City 63390; Home Phone: 314-745-3206 (1979-1980) Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.O. Box 14,558 N. Pine, Marshfield 65706-0014; Home Phone: 417-859-2076 (1980-1981) William J. Hill, P.O. Box 5230, Kansas City 64112; Home Phone: 816-561-1379; Business Phone: 816-561-0014; Fax: 816-561-1479 (1981-1982) Earl K. Dille, 27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63131-4800; Home Phone: 314-997-1892; Business Phone: 314-533-7410.... (1982-1983) Robert J. Crede, 3826 Route E, Jefferson City 65101-9676; Home Phone: 573-496-3436; Business Phone: 573-761-6100.... (1983-1984) Vern H. Schneider, 4 Exmoor Dr., St. Louis 63124; Home Phone: 314-997-0794; Business Phone: 314-241-5845.... (1984-1985) P. Vincent Kinkead, 5804 Hillsboro Rd., Farmington 63640-9138; Home Phone: 573-431-1371 (1986-1987) Thomas K. McGuire, Jr., 4410 S. State Hwy J, Rogersville 65742; Home Phone: 417-890-1720 (1987-1988) Robert D. Jenkins, 2609 W. 70th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-2728; Home Phone: 913-384-0545 (1988-1989) Thomas C. Warden, P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066-0540; Home Phone: 573-437-4512; Business Phone: 573-437-2323 .... (1989-1990) Daniel F. Cole, 6023 Southern Dr., St. Louis 63123-1669; Home Phone: 314-353-0905; Business Phone: 314-554-4077 .... (1990-1991) D. Robert Downey, 13006 Musket Ct., St. Louis 63146-4352; Home Phone: 314-434-4470 (1991-1992) Dale C. Motter, P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252; Home Phone: 660-665-6931 (1993-1994) Gordon E. Hopkins, 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph 64506-1926; Home Phone: 816-232-9781; Business Phone: 816-279-7472 .... (1994-1995) Donald E. Scott, 14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055; Home Phone: 816-373-5966; Business Phone: 816-313-2856; Home Fax: 816-478-5128; Business Fax: 816-313-0515 (1996-1997) Jeffrey O. Nations, 3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125; Home Phone: 314-845-8040 (1997-1998) Stanton T. Brown, Box 230, Buckner 64016; Home Phone: 816-650-5788; Fax: 816-650-9240 .. Grand Lecturer Emeritus Elmer D. Copeland, 245 Spearmint Dr., Fenton 63010-1850; Home Phone: 314-305-0842 Grand Lecturer Emeritus
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI (1-800-434-9804) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Robert C. Kellstrom, 13990 Olive St. Rd., Suite 100, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Ph: 314-434-6400 Fax: 314-434-5927 ADMINISTRATOR - WESTERN UNIT Kathryn J. Elcock, 12101 East Bannister Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138-4913, Ph: 816-763-6667 SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Julius H. Berg, 13990 Olive St. Rd., Suite 100, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Ph: 314-434-6400 Fax: 314-434-5927 CONTROLLER OF THE MASONIC HOME Willard E. Wood, 13990 Olive St. Rd., Suite 100, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Ph: 314-434-6400 Fax: 314-434-5927 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT B. Todd Sanders, 13990 Olive St. Rd., Suite 100, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Ph: 314-434-6400 Fax: 314-434-5927
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI OFFICERS 1998-1999 Honorary Chairman: Steven I. Toybes President: Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. Vice President: Freddie D. Adams Secretary: Julius H. Berg Assistant Secretary: Glenn E. Means Treasurer: Richard H. Montgomery BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steven I. Toybes, 7711 Carondelet, Suite 400, St. Louis 63105 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826 Freddie Adams, 32 East Mission St., Marshal 65340-334317 Glenn E. Means, 2019 Avanti Ct, Grain Valley 64029-9368 Jimmie D. Lee, 7765 E. Hwy 60, Rogersville 65742-8 Julius H. Berg (1999), 101 S. Hanley Rd., Suite 1280, Haiti 65105-3406 Larry D. Ross (1999), P.O. Box 376, Carthage 64836-0376 Patrick A. McGuire (2000), P.O. Box 495, Kearney 64060-0495 John W. Mayo (2000), 4001 East Haverill, St. Joseph 64506-1372 Gail S. Turner (2001), P.O. Box 104, Purdin 64674-0129 Richard H. Montgomery (2001), P.O. Box 1046, Sikeston 63801-1046 Robert E. Hardester (2002), 5403 Stonehurst Dr., St. Louis 63129-3540 John W. Hess (2002), 125 Groom, Liberty 64068
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1. Billy E. March (635) Rt. 2, Box 219, Greentop, MO 63546 Home: (816) 949-2473 Business: (816) 949-2318 2. Zelwin B. Eaton (366) 904 E. Wall Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 Home: (816) 665-8776 Business: (816) 785-4111 3. Loren Lloyd (171) Rt. 5, Box 116D, Unionville, MO 63565 Home: (816) 355-4424 Business: (816) 947-3670 5. Ned Sutherland (97) 1002 S. 17th St., Bethany, MO 64424 Home: (816) 425-3727 Business: (816) 425-3321 6. James W. Curram (109) 912 E. 5th St., Maryville, MO 644681833 Home: (816) 582-5841 Business: (816) 582-5970 7. William J. Hollingsworth (470) 1012 N. Main St., Maryville, MO 64468 Home: (816) 582-8573 8. JackA. Vernon (480) P.O. Box 19, Fairfax, MO 64446 Home: (816) 364-0202 9. Melvin G. White (138) 2906 Lovers Lane, Joseph, MO 64506 10. Bob G. Sutton (285) 11005 185 St., Pattonsburg, MO 64670 Home: (660) 533-2355 11. Michael D. New (113) 1940 S.W. Smith/Halferty Rd., Gower, MO 64454 Home: (816) 539-2916 Business: (816) 459-1122 12. Larry D. Griffith (89) 1200 Brian Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601 Home: (816) 646-1351
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS, 1998-1999 1. John M. Courtney (16) 217 N. Clay, Memphis 63555 Home: (816) 465-8937 Business: (816) 465-8553 2. Richard L. Mansfield (366) P.O. Box 493, Kirksville 63501 Home: (660) 665-3277 Business: (660) 665-2184 3. Melvin L. Hall (349) Rt. 3, Box 173, Unionville 63565 Home: (816) 344-2282 Business: (816) 265-3780 5. Richard L. Hamilton 28697 E. Jet Rd., Bethany 64427 Home: (816) 425-6190 6. Guy L. Allee (88) Rt. 2, Box 63, Sheridan 64486 Home: (816) 799-2161
7. Vern W. Summa (470) 806 Walnut St., Tarkio 64491 Home: (816) 736-4845 8. Lloyd N. Brown (483) 808 N. Third St., Tarkio 64491 Home: (816) 736-5845 9. Merle L. Ivey (376) 2614 Belle St., St. Joseph 64503 Home: (816) 279-0149 10. Davey L. Fisher (15) P.O. Box 82D 2nd and Croft, Winston 64689 Phone: (816) 749-5659 11. Patrick A. McGuire (438) Box 495, Kearney 64060 Phone: (816) 628-6362
12. Jim Ulm (232) 8195 S. Hwy. 13, Polo 64671 Home: (660) 354-2879
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1998-1999 13. Rob King 26885 Jefferson St., St. Catherine, MO 64628 14. Fred Kinney P.O. 1, Clarence, MO 63437 Home: (660) 699-2309 Business: (660) 699-2440 15. Gary Behan (28) 62165 Hwy. N., New London, MO 63459 Home: (573) 221-9342 16. Tom Serandos (92) 918 Georgia St., P.O. Box 205, Louisiana, MO 63353-0205 Home: (573) 754-4067 17. E. Gene Howes (366) P.O. Box 36, Monroe City, MO 63456 18. Raymond T. Kirgan (344) Rt. 4, Box 10, Moberly, MO 65270 Home: (816) 263-9854 19. Carl W. Walby (216) R.R. 1, Box 225, Hale, MO 646439549 Home: (816) 636-5116 20. Larry R. Moss (659) 221 Lowell, Claycomo, MO 64119 Home: (816) 453-6004 Business: (816) 979-5596 21. Randy Balentine (13) 6524 N.E. 48th, Kansas City, MO 64119
22. Hugh E. Shubert (625) 5138 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64119-4016 23. Ronald D. Jones (476) 418 East Chestnut, Odessa, MO 64076-1293 Home: (816) 230-4982 Business: (816) 690-3121 24. Ralph W. Malan (205) 1214 E. Rea Street, Marshall, MO 65340 Home: (816) 886-9878
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS, 1998-1999 13. Bobby R. O'Dell (89) 627 N. Main, Brookfield 64628 Phone: (816) 259-2418 14.
15. Willard D. Hetzler (58) Rt. 2, Box 375, Lewistown 634529632 Home: (573) 497-2248 16. Donald St. Clair (136) 318 N. Maincross St., Bowling Green 63334 17. 18. Robert H. Bray (47) (48,92&151) P.O. Box 290, Fayette 65241-0290 Phone: (660) 248-3012 Phone: (660) 248-2213 19. A. Merlin Armstrong (216) 712 West Sixth St., Carrollton 64633 Home: (816) 542-1113 20. Glenn H. Burrows (659) 4806 NW 57th Ct., Kansas City 64151-4631 Phone: (816) 587-7502 21. Michael F. Armstrong (13) 505 NW Englewood Rd., Apt. 1, Kansas City 64118 Home: (816) 454-1370 Business: (913) 677-7883 22. Carl H. Terry (630,104) 7601 E. Sni A Bar Terr., Kansas City 64129 Phone: (816) 924-7630 23. Stanley E. Massey (476) RR 2, Box 40 F, Odessa 64076 Home: (816) 230-7029 Business: (816) 426-2643 24. August L. Bottom (63) Rt. 1, Slater 65349 Home: (816) 529-3511
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MASTERS, 1997-1998
LECTURERS, 1997-1998
25. Willard A. Warford (47) 601 Randolph St., Glasgow, MO 65254 Home: (816) 338-2152 26. Bruce E. Martin (156) 2121 E. Rt. M., Hartsburg, MO 65039 Home: (573) 874-7201 27. Timothy Osburn (48) 3833 State Rd. H, Fulton, MO 65251 Home: (573) 642-4883 Business: (573) 642-7291 29. Clyde Glenn (558) 2725 Essex Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Home: (314) 946-1192 30. Clarence R. Czeschin (241) 1204 Parkside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301-2443 Home: (314) 947-4596 31. Owen J. Lunsford, Jr. (43) 1212 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101-4019 Home: (573) 635-5605 32. James G. Haddox (624) 212 East Lincoln, Owensville, MO 65066 Home: (573) 437-3600 34. Jack Timmons 200 Walnut Street, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 Home: (816) 540-5369 35. Carl F. Stanfill Rt. 1, Box 389, Amerot, MO 64722 36. Don Roach 77 N.E. "E" Highway, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Home: (816) 747-3443 Business: (816) 429-7163 37. Robert T. Keeton Route 3, Box 80, Stockton, MO 65785 Home: (417) 276-4387 38. Fred A. McMillan (375) 501 Broadway St., Waynesville, MO 65583
25. Morris L. Phillips (569,679&47) 205 S. Cleveland St., Fayette 652481047 Home: (816) 248-1508 26. John R. Cook (114) 1466 County Rd. 274, Columbia 65202-5100 Home: (573) 387-4836 27. Kenneth R. Brundege (354) 218 E. Vine St., Mexico 65265-3260 Home: (573) 581-5459 Business: (573) 445-2511 Ext. 6311 29. Andrew Becker (558) 96 Chalet Ct., Lake St. Louis 63367 Phone: (314) 561-1677 30. H. Vayne "Jake" Jacobs (260) 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles 63303-6309 Home: (314) 928-4420 31. Paul A. Delozier (183) 3623 S. Rock Beacon Dr., Jefferson City 65109 Home: (573) 893-5564 32. Robert L. Wright (534) 1810 Opeechee Beach Rd., Pacific 63069-4214 Phone: (314) 271-7580 34. Harold L. Davis (276) 29100 S. Wolf Rd., Freeman 64746 Home: (816) 250-2265 35. William C. Brady, Sr. (254) 331 E. Locust, Drexel 64742 Home: (816) 619-2180 36. Robert D. Weikal (236) 420 South Grand Ave., Sedalia 65301 Home: (816) 826-5687 Business: (816) 827-1365 37. John A. Parks (342) Rt. 1, Box 544, Flemington 65650 Home: (417) 482-3252 Business: (417) 754-2611 38. William R. Evans (385) P.O. Box 10,301 N. Walnut, Richland 65556-0010
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Home: (573) 774-2033 39. James W. Heavin (225) P.O. Box 388, Salem, MO 65560 Home: (573) 729-8111 Business: (573) 729-8100 40. Albert G. Tindall (441) 114 E. High St., Potosi, MO 63664 Home: (573) 438-5736 41. Leland C. Pyle 3663 Hwy. D., Poke, MO 65727 42. Richard L. Hibbs (283) Route 4, Box 213, Stockton, MO 65785 Home: (417) 276-6183 43. John R. Young (371) Rt. 1, Box 74, Sheldon, MO 64784
44. Roger Adams (586) 705 County Rd. 180, Carthage, MO 64836 Business: (417) 358-4061 45. Donald L. Branson (422) 532 N. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65802-2356 Home: (417) 862-0639 Business: (417) 864-1073 46. Roddy Clark (543) 1588 Hwy. F., Mansfield, MO 657049646 Home: (417) 924-3643 47. Herbert T. Shell (353) R.R. 1, Box 312, Ellington, MO 63638 48. Le Roy D. Unruh (424) 1573 Rue Rivera, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 49. Chester L. Herrington (545) Route 4, Box 1820, Marble Hill, MO 63764 Home: (573) 238-2844 50. Bruce R. Austin (407) 603 North Main Road, Charleston, MO 63834-9621
Home: (573) 765-4877 39. Richard Feranto (225) Rt. 2, Box 169, Salem 65560 Home: (573) 729-3709 40. Alan W. Kendall 5844 Parkhill Dr., Imperial 63052 Home: (314) 464-9081 41. Gary Page (195) P.O. Box 54, Bolivar 65613-0054 Home: (417) 326-5075 42. Jim Kilburn (283) P.O. Box 544, Stockton 65785 Home: (417) 276-4139 Business: (417) 276-5191 43. James R. Leonard (482) RR 2, Box 361, El Dorado Springs 64744-9228 Home: (417) 876-2384 Business: (417) 876-2131 44. Damon C. Schroter (345) 3114 Kodiak R., Joplin 64804 Home: (417) 781-2725 Business: (800) 826-9274 45. Gary L. Benskin (271) 241 E. Hines, Republic 65738 Phone: (417) 732-7851
46. Randall J. Jones (439) Rt. 3, Box 159, Rogersville 65742 Home: (417) 767-2737 Business: (417) 869-2595 47. 48. Charles F. Ernst (93) 3019 William, Cape Girardeau 63701 Home: (573) 651-3538 49. Dr. E. Otha Wingo (672) 126 Camellia Dr., Cape Girardeau 63703-5722 Home: (573) 334-9210 Business: (573) 334-3478 50. Claude F. Stephens (590) P.O. Box 46, Advance 63730 Home: (573) 722-3839
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Home: (573) 683-6135 51. H. A. Bowden (671) P.O. Box 283, Portageville, MO 63873 Home: (573) 379-3582 52. Perry W. Jenks (369) HC 1, Box 693, Fairdealing, MO 63939 Home: (573) 996-3326 53. David N. Frealy (582) Rt. 2, Box 2255, Thayer, MO 65791 Home: (417) 264-7582 54. Barry W. Jenkins (515) P.O. Box 848, Kimberling City, MO 65686 Home: (417) 739-2027 55. Paul J. Camp 440 Bridle Ln., Monett, MO 65708 56. Dave A. Watson (247) 108 Hickory Street, Neosho, MO 64850 Home: (417) 451-1468 Business: (417) 451-4494 58. Charles R. Burris (381) RR 2, Box 301, Eldon, MO 650269536 Home: (573) 365-1561 59. John W. Hess (501) 125 Groom St., Liberty, MO 64068 Home: (816) 781-4086 Business: (816) 483-0056 60. Everett L. Botts (573) 2562 County Rd 609, Bernie, MO 63822 Home: (573) 293-4648 61. Sam J. Huffmaster (565) 1360 Layven Ave., Florissant, MO 63031 Home: (314) 838-4208 61. Randall M. Berger (642) 314 S. Hanley, 2 South, Clayton, MO 63105 Home: (314) 436-0686 61. Bruce A. Stager (636) 4803 Austria St., St. Louis, MO 63116
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52. Charles E. "Bud" Divine (209) 2616 Sherry Lane, Popular Bluff 63901-2121 Home: (573) 785-0707 53. Leonard D. Staley (582) Rt. 1, Box 33, Koshkonong 65692 Home: (417) 256-7316 54. Robert S. Alexander (587) 601 W. College St., Branson 65616 Home: (417) 334-3235 55. William Wilkerson (674) Rt. 1, Box 4300, Shell Knob 65747 Home: (417) 858-6171 56. Robert G. Schick (241) 13082 Kalmia Dr., Neosho 648507827 Home: (417) 451-6175 58. Edward W. Dolstein (320) 28181 Lark Rd., Gravois Mills 65037 Home: (573) 372-2229 59. William E. Broggi (337) 401 SW 21st St., Blue Springs 64015 Home: ( ) 229-8708 60. Robert C. Crow Sr. (573) 6709 County Rd. #731, Dexter 63841 Home: (573) 624-2938 61A. Kenneth R. Clements (623) 1422 Collins Ave., Richmond Heights 63117-2128 Home: (314) 781-4728 61B. David C. Koyn (601) 50 Meditation Way, St. Louis 63031 Home: (314) 791-9925 Business: (314) 535-0774 61C. David Riek (281) 2316 Esquline Dr., Fenton 63026-2263 Home: (314) 225-3094
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61. Michael A. Morgan (717) 62 May Valley Ln., Fenton, MO 63026 Home: (314) 343-1696
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61D. Joe Johnson (95) 10607 Wurdack Ave., St. Louis 63114-1031 Home: (314) 429-0782
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 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 Date Election
Grand Master
April 1821 Oct. 1821 Oct. 1822 Oct. 1823 Oct. 1824 Oct. 1825 Oct. 1826 Oct. 1827 Oct. 1828 , Oct. 1829 Oct. 1830 Oct. 1831 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1832 Oct. 1833 Oct. 1834* Oct. 1835H Oct. 1836 Oct. 1837 Oct. 1838 Oct. 1839 Oct. 1840 Oct. 1841 Oct. 1842 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1843 Oct. 1844 Oct. 1845 Oct. 1846 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1847 May 1848 May 1849 May 1850 May 1851 May 1852 June 1853 May 1854
Thos. F. Riddick* Nath'l B. Tucker* Nath'l B. Tucker* Nath'l B. Tucker Nath'l B. Tucker Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Hardage Lane* Hardage Lane* Hardage Lane* Edward Bates'" H.R Gamble'" Sinclair Kirtley'" A.B. Chambers'" A.B. Chambers* S.WB. Carnegy* S.WB. Carnegy'" S.WB. Carnegy* PH. McBride* P.H. McBride'" PH. McBride'" P.H. McBride* PH. McBride'" J.WS. Mitchell* J.WS. Mitchell* John Ralls* Joseph Foster* Joseph Foster* John F. Ryland' John F. Ryland' B.W Grover'" B.W Grover'" Wilson Brown'" L.S. Cornwell* "
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D. Grand Master Thompson Douglas* Thompson Douglas* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Hardage Lane" Hardage Lane'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" Fred L. Billion"' Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody* A.B. Chambers'" Sinclair Kirtley* Sinclair Kirtley"' John D. Daggett'" John D. Daggett'" John D. Daggett'" A.B. Chambers'" Joseph Foster* Joab Bernard* Joab Bernard'" Joseph Foster'" Fred L. Billion* John D. Taylor* John D. Taylor"' E.S. Ruggles'" E.S. Ruggles* E.S. Ruggles'" B.W Grover'" E.S. Ruggles'" S.F. Currie"' L.S. Cornwell'" , . D.P. Wallingford* .. ,
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
James Kennerly* Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Wm. G. Pettus* Wm. G. Pettus* Martin Ruggles" Martin Ruggles* RR Gamble'" H.R. Gamble'" Sinclair Kirtley'" Oliver Parker'" M.J. Noyes* John Wilson"' Oliver Parker'" Oliver Parker* Edward Searcey* A.B. Chambers'" A.B. Chambers'" Alex T. Douglass'" Alex T. Douglass'" Joseph Foster* Joseph Foster'" J.WS. Mitchell"' E.S. Ruggles* ., E.S. Ruggles* E.S. Ruggles* ., J.L.F. Jacoby'" Cyrus Osborn* Joseph Megguire' P. Draper' S.F. Currie"' J.H. Turner'" J.W Chenoweth"' , . James H. Britton"'
William Bates* William Bates* Wm. G. Pettus* Wm. G. Pettus* Thornt. Grimsley* Thornt. Grimsley* John F. Rayland'" H.R Gamble* Adam L Mills* Adam L Mills'" Adam L Mills'" Augustus Jones* Augustus Jones'" G.A. Tuttle'" S.WB. Carnegy* S.WB. Carnegy"' Granville Snell'" Thomas Andrews'" Alex T. Douglass'" Wm. C. Vance'" John Orrick"' C.H. Bowers* C.R Bowers'" E.S. Ruggles'" J.L.F. Jacoby* J.L.F. Jacoby'" J.L.F. Jacoby'" Cyrus Osborn* Joseph Megguire* P. Draper* S.F. Currie"' J.H. Turner'" S.H. Saunders'" RC. Hill* ** ,
'II Died within week after his installation H There was no Communication in 1836 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement
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Grand Treasurer Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Rich. T. McKinney"' Thornton Grimsley'" Thornton Grimsley'" , Bernard Pratte"' Thomas Andrews'" Thomas Andrews'" Thomas Andrews* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" Geo. H.C. Melody'" John Simonds'" Fred L. Billion'" John S. Watson* John S. Watson* John S. Watson'" John S. Watson* John S. Watson* John M. Reed'" J.T. Johnson'" J.T. Johnson'" J.T. Johnson'" Joseph Foster* Joseph Foster'" .,
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Grand Master
May 1855 . May 1856 . May 1857 May 1858 May 1859 May 1860 May 1861 . May 1862 May 1863. May 1864 May 1865 May 1866 Oct. 1867 .. " Oct. 1868 ,." Oct. 1869 Oct. 1870 ,." Oct. 1871 . Oct. 1872 Oct. 1873 Oct. 1874 Oct. 1875 .. Oct. 1876 . '" .. " Oct. 1877 Oct. 1878 Oct. 1879 ' Oct. 1880 Oct. 1881 ., Oct. 1882 Oct. 1883 . Oct. 1884 Oct. 1885 Oct. 1886 .. " Oct. 1887 , Oct. 1888 Oct. 1889 , Oct. 1890 Oct. 1891 Oct. 1892 .. " ., Oct. 1893 . Oct. 1894 Oct. 1895 .
L.S. Cornwell* Benjamin Sharpe S.H. Saunders* S.H. Saunders* Marcus Boyd* M.H. McFarland* Wm. R Penick* Geo. Whitcomb* John H. Turner* John F. Houston* John F. Houston* John D. Vincil* WE. Dunscomb* John D. Vincil* William D. Muir* Thos. E. Garrett* Thos. E. Garrett* Samuel H. Owens* RE. Anderson* John W Luke* James E. Cadle* Xen. Ryland* T.C. Ready* Noah M. Givan* Joseph S. Browne* W.R Stubblefield* Alex M. Dockery* Chas. C. Woods* Lee A. Hall* Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd* George R Hunt* Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood* Theodore Brace* George E. Walker* B.H. Ingram* John R Parson* Harry Keene* J.B. Thomas* AM. Hough*
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D. Grand Master ** WA Cunningham* P. Draper* Marcus Boyd* M.H. McFarland* WR Penick* John Decker* John H. Turner* Wm. N. Loker* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* WE. Dunscomb* C.A. Rowley* RE. Anderson* T.E. Garrett* RE. Anderson* R.E. Anderson* J.E. Ryland* John W Luke* Xenophon Ryland* , Xenophon Ryland* Thos. C. Ready* Noah M. Givan* Joseph S. Browne* W.R Stubblefield* Alex M. Dockery* Chas. C. Woods* Lee A Hall* Robt. F. Stevenson* James W Boyd* , George R Hunt* Wm. M. Williams* " James P. Wood* Theodore Brace* George E. Walker* B.H. Ingram* John R Parson* Harry Keene* , J.B. Thomas*. " .. " AM. Hough* D.A. Jamison*
*t Died August II, 1866, while in office ** Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
J.W. Chenoweth . . . . . . .. S.H. Saunders* Marcus Boyd* . . . . . . . . .. John F. Houston* . . . . . .. WR Penick* . . . . . . . . . .. John Decker* . . . . . . . . .. Geo. Whitcomb* . . . . . . .. Wm. N. Loker* . . . . . . . .. John D. Vincil* . . . . . . . .. A.L. McGregor*. . . . . . . .. Martin Collins*' . . . . . . .. RE. Anderson* T.E. Garrett* . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. D. Muir* . . . . . . . . .. AM. Dockery*. . . . Sam H. Owens* Sam H. Owens* John W. Luke*. . . . . . . . Jas. E. Cadle* . . . . . . . . .. Jas. E. Cadle* Thos. C. Ready*.. . . . . . Noah M. Givan* . . . . . . .. Jos. S. Browne* . . . . . . . .. WR Stubblefield*. . . . . .. Jas. E. Carter* .. . . . . . .. Chas. C. Woods* . . . . . . .. Lee A Hall* Robt. F. Stevenson*. . . . .. James W. Boyd* . . . . . . .. George R. Hunt* Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood* Theodore Brace* . . . . . . .. George E. Walker* . . . . .. B.H. Ingram* . . . . . . . . .. John R Parson* Harry Keene* . . . . . . . . .. J.B. Thomas*. . . . . . . . . .. A.M. Hough* D.A Jamison* . . . . . . . . .. F.J. Tygard*. . . . . . . . . . ..
H.E. Van Orsdell* Marcus Boyd* John F. Houston* John Decker* John Decker* Samuel M. Hayes* AL. McGregor* Samuel Russell* A.L. McGregor* Martin Collins* R.E. Anderson* A.L. McGregor* Wm. D. Muir* Alex M. Dockery* Sam H. Owens* John E. Ryland* John E. Ryland* Jas. E. Cadle* Xenophon Ryland* Thos. C. Ready* Noah M. Givan* M.G. Hubble* WR Stubblefield* Jas. E. Carter* Alex M. Dockery* Lee A. Hall* Robt. F. Stevenson* James W. Boyd* Geo. R Hunt* Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood* ** George E. Walker* B.H. Ingram* John R Parson* Harry Keene* J.B. Thomas* AM. Hough* D.A Jamison* F.J. Tygard* E.F. Allen*
John D. Daggett* . John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* Wm. N. Loker* John W Luke* John W Luke* John W. Luke* John W. Luke* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard路 Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard路 Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard*
A.O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A.O'Sullivan* A O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* G. Frank Gauley* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil*
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FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Date Election
Grand Master
Oct. 1896 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1897 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1898 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1899 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1900 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1901 .. . . . . . .. Oct. 1902 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1903 .. . . . . . .. Sept. 1904. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1905. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1906. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1907. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1908. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1909. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1910. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1911. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1912. . . . . . . .. Oct. 1913 Sept. 1914. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1915. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1916. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1917 Sept. 1918 " Sept. 1919. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1920. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1921. " Oct. 1922 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1923 . .. Oct. 1924 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1925 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1926 . . . . . . . .. Oct. 1927 . . . . . . . .. Sept. 1928. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1929. . . . . . . .. Oct. 1930 Sept. 1931. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1932. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1933 Sept. 1934 "
D.A. Jamison" F.J. Tygard" E.F. Allen" C.H. Briggs" Campbell Wells'" Joseph C. Finagin· John C. Yocum" Wm. F. Kuhn" Leroy R. Valliant· A.S. Houston· D.M. Wilson" John T. Short· R.R. Kreger" William A. Hall· Clay C. Bigger" Arch A Johnson" Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor" Tolman W. Cotton· Frank R. Jesse" Edward Higbee· Wm. A Clark" John W. Bingham" Julius C. Garrell· Wm. F. Johnson· O.A. Lucas" Bert S. Lee" Joseph S. McIntyre" Orestes Mitchell· W.w. Martin" John Pickard" Anthony F. Ittner· Byrne E. Bigger" S.R. Freet" Wm. R. Gentry· Ray V. Denslow· Thad B. Landon· F.C. Barnhill· Du Val Smith·
D. Grand Master F.J. Tygard" E.F. Allen" C.H. Briggs" Campbell Wells" Joseph C. Finagin· John C. Yocum" Wm. F. Kuhn· Leroy B. Valliant· A.S. Houston" D.M. Wilson· John T. Short" RR Kreeger" William A. Hall" Clay C. Bigger· Arch A. Johnson" Jacob Lampert· Van Fremont Boor" ., Chesley A. Mosman" Frank R Jesse" Edward Higbee· Wm. A. Clark" John W. Bingham" Julius C. Garrell· Wm. F. Johnson· O.A. Lucas" Bert S. Lee" Joseph S. McIntyre" Orestes Mitchell" w.w. Martin" John Pickard· AF. Ittner" B.E. Bigger· S.R. Freet" Wm. R. Gentry" , RayV. Denslow· Thad B. Landon· Frank C. Barnhill· Du Val Smith· Jas. W. Skelly·
·n Died October 12, 1904, while in office .." Died april 22, 1916, while in office :j::j:" Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master tt· Resigned May 20,1921, account of ill health
Senior G. Warden E.F. Allen". . . . . . . . . . . .. C.H. Briggs" . . . . . . . . . .. Campbell Wells" . . . . . . .. Joseph C. Finagin" . . . . .. John C. Yocum" Wm. F. Kuhn· . . . . . . . . .. Leroy B. Valliant· . . . . . .. AS. Houston· D.M. Wilson· . . . . . . . . . .. John T. Short· . . . . . . . . .. RR. Kreeger" . . . . . . . . .. William A Hall" . . . . . . .. Clay C. Bigger" . . . . . . . .. Arch A. Johnson" . . . . . .. Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor·. . . . .. Chesley A. Mosman· Tolman W. Cotton" " Edward Higbee" . . . . . . .. Wm. A. Clark·. . . . . . . . .. John W. Bingham" . . . . .. Julius C. Garrell" Wm. F. Johnson· . . . . . . .. O.A. Lucas" Bert S. Lee". . . . . . . . . . .. Joseph S. McIntyre· . . . .. Orestes Mitchell· w.w. Martin" John Pickard" . . . . . . . . .. A.F. Ittner'" . . . . . . . . . . .. B.E. Bigger" S.R Freet" Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.· . . . .. Ray V. Denslow" , Thad B. Landon· Frank C. Barnhill" . . . . .. Du Val Smith". . . . . . . . .. Jas. W. Skelly· Geo. W. Walker· . . . . . . ..
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C.H. Briggs" Campbell Wells" Joseph C. Finagin" John C. Yocum" Wm. F. Kuhn" Leroy B. Valliant· AS. Houston· D.M. Wilson· Howard Watson· RR Kreeger· William A Hall· Clay C. Bigger· Arch A. Johnson· Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor· Chesley A Mosman" Tolman W. Cotton· Frank R. Jesse" Wm. A. Clark" John W. Bingham· Julius C. Garrell" Wm. F. Johnson· O.A. Lucas" Bert S. Lee" Joseph s. McIntyre· Orestes Mitchell" w.w. Martin" John Pickard· A.F. Ittner'" B.E. Bigger" S.R Freet" Wm. R. Gentry, Sr." Ray V. Denslow" Thad B. Landon· Frank C. Barnhill· Du Val Smith" Jas. W. Skelly· Geo. W. Walker" ·H.L. Reader·
Samuel M. Kennard" . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard" . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard" . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard" . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard" . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard· . . . . .. Samuel M. Kennard· . . . . .. John R Parson" . . . . . . . . .. John R. Parson· . . . . . . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart·. . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart· . . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart·. . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart· . . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart· . . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart·. . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart·. . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart" . . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart". . . . .. Alphonso C. Stewart·. . . . .. Wm. A. Hall· . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A. Hall" Wm. A Hall" . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A. Hall· . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A. Hall· .. . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A Hall" . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A Hall· .. . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A Hall" . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A. Hall·ttt . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris" . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris" . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris" . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris" E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . ..
John D. Vinci!" John D. Vincil" John D. Vinci!" John D. Vinci!" John D. Vincil· John D. Vinci!· John D. Vinci!" John D. Vinci!· John D. Vincil·n John R Parson:j::j:· John R Parson· John R Parson" John R. Parson· John R Parson" John R Parson" John R. Parson" John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R Parson" John R. Parson" John R. Parson· John R. Parson· John R. Parson" John R. Parson· John R. Parsontt· Frank R. Jesse" Frank R. Jesse· Frank R. Jesse" Frank R. Jesse" Frank R. Jesse" Frank R. Jesse""tt Arthur Mathertt t Arthur Mather" Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather·
"ttt Died November 7,1924, whi!e in office. ,,**. Resigned December 14, 1953. ,,·tt Died August 29, 1927, while in office. ttt Appointed September 1,1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.
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FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Date Election
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
Sept. 1935 Sept. 1936 Sept. 1937 Sept. 1938. Sept. 1939. Sept. 1940. Sept. 1941. Sept. 1942. Sept. 1943 Sept. 1944. Sept. 1945. Sept. 1946. Sept. 1947 Sept. 1948. Sept. 1949 Sept. 1950 Sept. 1951. Oct. 1952 Sept. 1953. Sept. 1954. Sept. 1955. Sept. 1956. Sept. 1957 Sept. 1958. Sept. 1959. Sept. 1960. Sept. 1961. Sept. 1962 Sept. 1963 Sept. 1964. Sept. 1965. Sept. 1966. Sept. 1967. Sept. 1968. Sept. 1969. Sept. 1970. Sept. 1971
James W Skelly* Geo. W. Walker* H.L. Reader· Henry C. Chiles* Karl M. Vetsburg* Harry S Truman Harris C. Johnston· Forrest C. Donnell* W.F. Woodruff* Willis J. Bray* Willis J. Bray· Solon Cameron· Morris E. Ewing* Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford* Ray Bond· Homer L. Ferguson· Richard O. Rumer· James McB. Sellers Orestes Mitchell, Jr.· William J. Craig· Harold M. Jayne* Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson· Harold O. Grauel· Bruce H. Hunt· Robert H. Mann· Martin B. Dickinson· AU. Goodman, Jr.* George F. Morrison· A.B. Vanlandingham RE. Murray· WR Denslow Elvis A. Mooney J.M. Donelson WH. Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.·
Geo. W Walker· H.L. Reader* Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woods* Harry S Truman Harris C. Johnston· Forrest C. Donnell· Grover C. Sparkstt Willis J. Bray· Solon Cameron· Solon Cameron· Morris E. Ewing* Harry F. Sunderland· James M. Bradford· Ray Bond· Homer L. Ferguson Richard O. Rumer· James McB. Sellers Orestes Mitchell, Jr.· William J. Craig* Harold M. Jayne· Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson· Harold O. Grauel Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann· R Jasper Smith"·' A.U. Goodman, Jr.· George F. Morrison· A.B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray· WR Denslow E.A. Mooney J.M. Donelson WH. Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.· WH. McLaughlin·
H.L. Reader*. . . . . . . . . .. Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woodst. . . . . . .. Karl M. Vetsburg*. . . . . .. Harris C. Johnston· . . . .. Forrest C. Donnell* Grover C. Sparkstt WF. Woodruff* . . . . . . . .. Solon Cameron· Morris E. Ewing* Morris E. Ewing* . . . . . .. Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford* Ray Bond· Homer L. Ferguson Richard O. rumer· James McB. Sellers Orestes Mithcell, Jr.· William J. Craig* Harold M. Jayne* . . . . . .. Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson·. . . . .. Harold O. Grauel Bruce H. Hunt .. . . . . . .. Robert H. Mann· . . . . . .. R. Jasper Smith···'. . . .. Martin B. Dickinson· . . .. George F. Morrison· AB. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murry·. . . . . .. William R Denslow . . . .. E.A. Mooney . . . . . . . . . .. J.M. Donelson. . . . . . . . .. WH. Chapman. . . . . . . .. T.J. Davis, Jr.·. . . . . . . . .. WH. Mclaughlin· . . . . .. WL. Walker
Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woodst Karl M. Vetsburg* Harry S Truman Forrest C. Donnell· Grover C. Sparkstt W.F. Woodruff* James A Kindert* Morris E. Ewing* Harry F. Sunderland* Harry F. Sunderland* " James M. Bradford Ray Bond* " Homer L. Ferguson Richard O. Rumer* James McB. Seller Orestes Mitchell, Jr.· William J. Craig* Harold M. Jayne· Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson· Harold O. Grauel Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann· J. Renick Jones:j: Martin B. Dickinson· AU. Goodman, Jr.* A.B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray· William R Denslow Elvis A. Mooney J.M. Donelson WH. Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.* WH. McLaughlin· W.L. Walker Herman A Orlick
E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris* . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris* . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris* . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris· . . . . . . . . . . . .. E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris· E.E. Morris·** . . . . . . . . . .. James M. DeWitt. . . . . . . .. James M. DeWitttt . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. W.H. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr WH. Utz, Jr WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. W.H. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. W.H. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. W.H. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr
Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather· Arthur Mather* Arthur Mathertttt Harold L. Reader·t Harold L. Reader* Harold L. Reader* Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader· Harold L. Reader··' Elmer W. Wagner·' Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner· Elmer W Wagner:j::j:· Frank A. Arnoldt:j::j: Frank A Arnold·
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t Resigned .............................................•, Appointed May I, 1960. tt Died December 28,1942, while in office **, Resigned May I, 1960. ttt Died May 8, 1943, while in office :j: Resigned September 28, 1960. tttt Died April 22, 1944, while in office Died while in office January 8, 1962. ·t Appointed May 1, 1944 by W.F. Woodruff, Grand Master :j::j:. Resigned June 30, 1970. n Died September 16, 1956 :j::j::j: Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.
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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Date Election Sept. 1972. Sept. 1973. Sept. 1974 Sept. 1975. Sept. 1976. Sept. 1977. Sept. 1978. Sept. 1979 Sept. 1980 Sept. 1981 Sept. 1982. Sept. 1983. Sept. 1984 Sept. 1985. Sept. 1986. Sept. 1987 Sept. 1988. Sept. 1989. Sept. 1990 Sept. 1991. Oct. 1992 Sept. 1993 Sept. 1994. Sept. 1995 Sept. 1996 Sept. 1997 Sept. 1998
Grand Master
.. . . . . . . .. WH. McLaughlin* . . . . . . .. Walter L. Walker. . . . . .. Herman A. Orlick* . . . . . . .. Lewis C. Wes Cook. . . .. . . . . . . .. Fielding A. Poe . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. James A. Noland, Jr.. . .. . . . . . . .. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. . . .. Gus O. Nations J. Edward Blinn , William J. Hill . . . . . . .. Earl K. Dil1e " ...... Robert J. Crede . . . . . . .. Vern H. Schneider . . . . . . .. Charles E. Scheurich*. " . . . . . . .. P. Vincent Kinkead " Thomas K. McGuire, Jr.. . . . . . . .. Robert D. Jenkins. . . . .. . . . . . . .. Thomas C. Warden. . . .. " Daniel F. Cole. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. D. Robert Downey. . . . .. . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold . . . . . .. Dale C. Motter . . . . . . .. Gordon E. Hopkins. . . .. James H. Cobban*1 Donald E. Scott Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes
D. Grand Master Walter L. Walker Herman A. Orlick Lewis C. Wes Cook Fielding A. Poe James A. Noland, Jr J.C. Montgomery, Jr Gus O. Nations J. Edward Blinn William J. Hil1 Earl K. Dille , Robert J. Crede Vern H. Schneider Charles E. Scheurich P. Vincent Kinkead Thomas K. McGuire, Jr Robert D. Jenkins Thomas C. Warden Daniel F. Cole D. Robert Downey Frank A. Arnold Dale C. Motter Gordon E. Hopkins James H. Cobban Donald E. Scott. , Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr
Senior G. Warden Herman A. Orlick. . . . . .. Lewis C. Wes Cook. . . . .. Fielding A. Poe James A. Noland, Jr.. . . .. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. . . . .. Gus O. Nations. . . . . . . .. J. Edward Blinn. . . . . . .. William J. Hill. . . . . . . . .. Earl K. Dil1e , . robert J. Crede Vern H. Schneider. . . . . .. Charles E. Scheurich. . .. P. Vincent Kinkead William H. Wisbrockยง. . .. Robert D. Jenkins Thomas C. Warden " Daniel F. Cole. . . . . . . . .. D. Robert Downey. . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold. . . . . .. Dale C. Motter " Gordon E. Hopkins. . . . .. James H. Cobban. Donald E. Scott. . . . . . . .. Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea,Jr Freddie D. Adams
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Lewis C. Wes Cook . Fielding A. Poe . James A. Noland, Jr . J.C. Montgomery, Jr . Gus O. Nations . J. Edward Blinn . William J. Hill . Earl K. Dille . Robert J. Crede . Vern H. Schneider " .. Charles E. Scheurich . P. Vincent Kinkead . William H. Wisbrock Thomas K. McGuire, Jr.. . .. Thomas C. Warden " Daniel F. Cole. . . . . . . . . . .. D. Robert Downey . . . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold. . . . . . Dale C. Motter. . . . . . . . . .. Gordon E. Hopkins. . . . . . .. James H. Cobban. . . . . . . .. Donald E. Scott Jeffrey O. Nations " . . . . .. Steven I. Toybes , .. " Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr Freddie D.Adams Glenn E. Means
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Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold
. . . . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold " Frank A. ArnoldtHH Terry C. A1exander*'I'll ....... Terry C. Alexander " Terry C. Alexander . . . . . . . .. Terry C. Alexander . . . . . . . .. Terry C. Alexander . . . . . . .. Terry C. Alexander . . . . . . . .. Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander . . . . . . . .. Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander ....... Ronald D. Millert Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Mil1er
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Missouri . 1820 by G.L. of Tenn . St. Charles . Pike . Missouri . Oct. 11,1821 Greene . Missouri . May6,1852 . April 3, 1822 Madison . Illinois Jackson . Cape Girardeau .. Missouri . Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind. Newark . Knox . Missouri . May 8,1852 . Missouri . April 3, 1822 Franklin . Howard Calhoun . Henry .. Missouri . May, 1852 . Oct. 8, 1822 Vandalia . Fayette . Illinois Williamsburg . Callaway . Missouri . May 6,1852 . Oct. 25, 1822 Sprinldield . Sangamon . Illinois . Oct. 25, 1822 . Illinois Jonesboro . Union . Missouri . May, 1858 New Santa Fe . Jackson Lafayette . Missouri . May 6,1852 Chapel Hill . Oct. 9, 1822 . Illinois Covington . Washington . Missouri . Oct. 10, 1826 Ste. Genevieve . Ste. Genevieve Cooper " . Missouri . April 3, 1827 Boonville . . Missouri . May 8,1852 . Auburn . Lincoln . Missouri . May 6, 1852 . Clay . Smithville . Missouri . April 8, 1828 Louisiana . Pike . Missouri . Oct. 5, 1830 . Boone . Columbia . Missouri . Oct. 5, 1837 . Ralls . New London . Missouri . June 2, 1866 . Sullivan . Greencastle . Gentry .. '" . McFall . Missouri . Oct. 16,1879 . Oct. 5, 1837 . Alton .. '" Madison . Illinois . . St. Charles . St. Charles . Missouri . Oct. 5, 1837 Missouri . May 6,1852 . Florida. '" . Monroe . Oct. 2, 1838 . Illinois . Morgan . Jacksonville . Missouri . June 10, 1853 . LaGrange . Lewis . Missouri .. Oct. II, 1887 . LaGrange . Lewis . Missouri . Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn . Herculaneum . Jefferson . Springfield . Sangamon . Oct. 8, 1839 . Illinois . Douglas . Ava . Missouri . Oct. 13, 1887 . Mexico . Audrain . Missouri . May 6,1852 . Camden Point . Platte . Missouri . May 6,1852 . Oct. 9, 1839 . Vandalia . Platte . Illinois Mellville . Dade . Missouri . May, 1858 . Oct. 11, 1839 Galena . Jo Daviess . Illinois Vernon . Missouri . May 6,1852 . Little Osage. ,
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Remarks . Surrendered April 4, 1825 . . 5" . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Surrendered Jan. 7, 1823 . United with Edina No. 291, May 2,1946 . Arrested Dec. 20, 1831 . Died 1860 . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 . Surrendered Dec. 31, 1929 . Arrested April 11, 1826 . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 . Surrendered 1863 . Surrendered 1855 . United with 1st G.L. II!., 1824 . Surrendered April 6, 1831 . Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 . Arrested Oct. 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. . Wend down on account of war, 1861 . Arrested April 3, 1838 . Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 . Surrendered 1862, on account of war . Arrested April, 1879 . Conso!. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 1, 1980 . United with G.L. II!., 1843 . Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 . Conso!. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1, 1986 . United with G.L. Ill., 1840 . Surrendered 1876 . Conso!. with Craft No. 287, Feb. 6,1978 . Arrested April 8, 1825 . United with G.L. Ill., 1840 . Arrested June, 1892, by RH. Ingram, G.M. . Conso!. with Hebron No. 354,1887 . Arrested May, 1855 . United with G.L. Ill., 1842 . Surrendered 1863 . Surrendered 1846 . Destroyed 1861, by war
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Arrested Dec. I, 1866 Consol. with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Consol. with Triple Tie No. 457,1887 Consol. with Trenton No. Ill, Dec. 6,1984
Hillsboro Independence Wellington Owensville Pleasant Hill Tully Carlyle Modena DeWitt St. Louis Burlington Bolivar Aetna Breckenridge Bloomington Middle Grove Middle Grove Jacksonville Rochester Sparta Washington Mineral Point Haynesville Holt Middletown Springfield Chapel Hill Glasgow Glasgow Marthasville Platte City Monticello Lancaster Salem Belleville
Montgomery . JackBon . Lafayette . Gasconade . Cass . Lewis . Clinton . Mercer . Carroll . City of St. Louis ..
Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri Missouri. .. Missouri Missouri. .. Illinois. . .. Missouri. .. Missouri Missouri Iowa Ty Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Iowa Ty Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Wis. Ty . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri ... Missouri. .. Missouri Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Illinois. . .. Illinois. . ..
Oct. 8, 1840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 8, 1841 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 28,1858 Oct. 15, 1868 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 12, 1853 June 9, 1853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 8, 1841. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 8,1841 Oct. 20,1841 June 9, 1853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 20,1841 June 9, 1853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 13, 1870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 10, 1853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 8, 1841 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 10, 1853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. II, 1842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 17, 1842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1858 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 11, 1842. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 12,1876 Oct. 11, 1842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 14, 1842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 12, 1842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. II, 1842. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 11, 1842. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Surrendered Oct., 1846 Surrendered 1864 Arrested Jan., 1900 Destroyed 1862, by war Surrendered May, 1863 Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Arrested Oct., 1876 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9, 1969 Changed to "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 1844 United with G.L. la., 1844 Surrendered 1863 Consol. with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Arrested April 22, 1869 United with G.L. la., 1844 Arrested Feb. 29, 1864 Arrested Dec. 17, 1943, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Surrendered Oct., 1899 Surrendered 1865 Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Arrested May, 1863 United with G.L. Wise., 1844 Changed to "Holt No. 49," Sept., 1904 Surrendered Charter, Nov. 20, 1978 Arrested May 18, 1858 Arrested Oct. 18, 1847 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered Sept., 1876 Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 6,1979 Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883 Surrendered 1864 Arrested Oct., 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested 1866 United with G.L. Ill., 1844 United with G.L. Ill., 1843
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Name of Lodge
61 62 62 63 63 64 65 66 66 67 68 69 70 70 70 70 72 72 75 75 75 81 81 83 84 84 85 85 86 86
Osceola ........... Maysville ......... Dubuque .......... St. Marys ......... Iowa City ......... Landmark ........ Melody ........... Marshall .......... Linn ............. Rocheport ...... '" Tebo ............. Alexandria ........ College ........ " . Dickerson ...... '" Roanoke .......... Armstrong ........ Danville ....... '" Gorin ......... '" Ashley............ Bowling Green ..... Neosho ........... Hickory Grove ..... Central ........... Dana ............. Multanomah....... Potter ......... " . Johnson ....... " . Miami ............ Mitchell .......... Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg't. Mo.Vol ......... Hardin ........... Bates ......... '" Olive Branch ...... Dresden .......... Prairie ........... King Solomon ...... Madison .......... Boone ............ Evening Star ......
87 88 88 88 90 90 91 94 94
Town Osceola........... Maysville ......... Dubuque ......... Perryville ....... " Marshall. ......... Platteville ........ Warsaw .......... Iowa City ......... Linn ............. Rocheport ......... Clinton ........... Alexandria ........ Marion College .... Warren ........... Armstrong ........ Armstrong ..... '" Danville .......... Gorin ............ Ashley ........... Bowling Green ..... Neosho ........... Hickory Grove ..... Molino ........... Calhoun .......... Oregon City ....... Longwood ......... Warrensburg ...... Miami. ........... Columbia .........
County
State
St. Clair ......... Missouri ... DeKalb ......... Missouri ... ................ Iowa Ty.... Perry ........... Missouri ... ................ Iowa Ty.... Benton .......... Missouri ... ................ Wis.Ty .... Saline .......... Missouri ... Osage........... Missouri ... Boone........... Missouri ... Henry .......... Missouri ... Clark ........... Missouri ... Marion.......... Missouri ... Marion .......... Missouri ... Howard ......... Missouri ... Howard ......... Missouri ... Montgomery ..... Missouri. " Scotland ........ Missouri ... Pike ............ Missouri ... Pike ............ Missouri ... Newton ......... Missouri ... Callaway ........ Missouri ... Audrain ......... Missouri ... Henry .......... Missouri ... ................ Oregon .... Pettis ........... Missouri ... Johnson ......... Missouri ... Saline .......... Missouri ... Johnson ......... Missouri ...
.................. ................. ........... Santa Fe.......... Butler......... '" Union ............ Dresden ....... '" Harrisonville ...... St. Catharine ...... Madison .......... Columbia ......... Cuba.............
Date of Charler Oct. 15, 1842 ................... May 25, 1854................... Oct. 10, 1843 ................... May 25, 1854................... Oct. 10, 1843 ................... Oct. 12, 1843 ................... Oct. 12, 1843 ................... Oct. 12, 1843 ................... May 28, 1856................... Oct. 20, 1843 ................... Oct. 23, 1844 ................... Oct. 16, 1844 ................... Oct. 16, 1844 ...................
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May 25, 1854................... May 25,1854 ................... Oct. 16, 1844 ................... Oct. 13, 1892 ................... Oct. 19, 1846 ................... Oct. 14, 1846 ................... Oct. 14, 1846 ................... June 2, 1866 ................... Oct. 12, 1893 ................... Oct. 17, 1846 ................... Oct. 19, 1846 ................... May 25, 1854................... March 19, 1847 ................. June 2, 1866 ................... May 9,1850....................
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Remarks Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Surrendered Jan., 1864 United with G.L. orIa., 1855 Destroyed 1861, by war United with G.L. Wise., 1844 Arrested 1851 Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. United with Howard No., 4, April 19, 1945 Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Arrested 1864 Changed to "Dickerson No. 70," 1847 Formed from "College No. 70 n Changed to "Armstrong No. 70:, Oct., 1891 Conso!. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 15, 1977 Conso!. with Florence No. 261, 1892 Consol. with Rutledge No. 572, Oct. 18, 1982 Surrendered Oct. 18, 1897 Changed to "Ashley No. 75 n Surrendered 1863, restored as 247 in 1867 Surrendered March, 1893 United with Hebron No. 354, Feb. 20,1951 Arrested Oct. 28, 1852 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast, United G.L. Ore. Surrendered Dec. 2, 1896 Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Dec. 5, 1978 Destroyed 1861, by war
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Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ...
May 28,1858................... Oct. 14, 1847 ................... Oct. 19, 1867 ................... Oct. 12, 1847 ................... June 2, 1866 ................... Oct. 12, 1847 ................... May 8,1848.................... May 29, 1855...................
Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested about 1855 Arrested July, 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, Jan., 1888 Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 8, 1978 Surrendered May 25, 1858 Surrendered June 12, 1875 ~
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Narne of Lodge Acacia Pleasant Hill Chapman Meramec St. Andrews Western Star Mt. Vernon Canton Green Easton Bogard .. Bloomington Carthage Relief Macon Laporte Miami Golden Square New Madrid Aztec Gothic Pineville .. Altamont Montezuma Louisiana St. Louis " . Ezell Waverly Sibley Border Daviess Versailles* Hiram . Kingston .. Foster . Erwin Dover Triplett Cedar
Town . Jackson . . Pleasant Hill . . Las Vegas . Eureka . . Shelbyville . . "Convenient Place" . . Mt. Vernon . Canton . . Springfield . . . Easton Bogard . . Bevier . . Carthage . . Georgetown . . Macon . . Macon . . Miami . . Westport . . New Madrid . . Las Cruces ,. . Moberly . Pineville . . . Altamont . Santa Fe ,. . Ste. Genevieve . St. Louis . . St. Francisville . . Waverly . . Sibley . . Southwest City . . Gallatin ,. . Versailles . St. Charles . Kingston . Boston ,. ,. . St. Louis . . Dover . . Triplett . Fremont. .
* Changed to Versailleci No. 320
County
State
Cape Girardeau .. Missouri . Cass . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. St. Louis . Missouri . Shelby . Missouri . Calif. Ty . Lawrence . Missouri . Lewis . Missouri . Greene , . Missouri . Buchanan . Missouri . Carroll . Missouri . Macon . Missouri . Jasper . Missouri . Missouri . Pettis . Macon . Missouri . Macon . Missouri . Saline . Missouri . Jackson . Missouri . New Madrid " Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Randolph . Missouri . McDonald . Missouri . Daviess . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Ste. Genevieve . Missouri . St. Louis . Missouri . Clark . Missouri . Lafayette . Missouri . Jackson , . Missouri . McDonald . Missouri . Daviess . Missouri . Morgan . Missouri . St. Charles . Missouri . Caldwell . Missouri . Scott . Missouri . City of St. Louis .. Missouri . Lafayette . Missouri . Missouri . Chariton .. Cedar . Missouri .
Date of Charter May 5,1848 May 8,1848 June 2, 1866 Oct. 17, 1878 May 10, 1848 May 10, 1848 May 11, 1848 May II, 1848 May 12, 1848 May 28, 1858 Oct. 14, 1886 May 10, 1849 May 12, 1848 May 10, 1849 May 28,1858 May 28, 1858 May 10, 1849 May 10, 1849 May 10, 1849 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 22, 1896 Sept. 19, 1919 May 8,1851. 1807, by G.L. Penn 1809, by G.L. of Penn May 9,1850 May 9,1850 May 10, 1850 Oct. 15, 1874 May 10, 1850 May 10, 1850 May 10, 1850 Oct. 19, 1867 May 10, 1850 May 9,1851. " May 20, 1850 Oct. 12, 1893 May 10, 1851.
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Went down during the Civil War Arrested 1853 United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Conso\. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Surrendered Dec. 27, 1862 Conso\. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 United with United No.5, 1857 Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Conso\. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Conso!. with Callao No. 38, Nov. 29, 1982 Burned out 1861 Went down 1860 Surrendered 1873 Changed to "Macon No. 106," May 26, 1864 Surrendered Feb. 10, 1857 Arrested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Destroyed during the Civil War United with G.L. ofN.M., 1877 Conso!. with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 United with Western Star No. 15, June 17, 1949 United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Arrested by G.L. Penn, 1824 Arrested Surrendered 1860 Surrendered Jan. 28, 1860 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered Oct., 1882 Arrested 1876 Conso!. with Morgan No. 320, 1923 Surrendered May, 1862 United with Hamilton No. 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Surrendered 1866 Conso!. with Tuscan No. 360, Dec. 20, 1983 Conso\. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893 Surrendered Charter, July 15, 1982 Surrendered 1863
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Name of Lodge
Town
Dardenne . O'Fallon . Kirksville . Kirksville '" Live Oak . Pleasant Hill . Lorraine . Ridgeway . Constantine . Charleston . Charleston . Charleston . Barry . Cassville . West Prairie . Clarkton . Hume . Hume " Sarcoxie . Sarcoxie " Pleasant Mount . Olean . Olean . Olean . Ridgley . Ridgley . Warrensburg . Warrensburg . Warrenton . Warrenton " Prairieville . Prairieville . Round Prairie.. Newark . Smithton . Smithfield . Papinsville . Papinsville " Middlebury . Middlebury . Oriental . Trenton . . Chain of Rocks . Owen FlintHill . FlintHill . John Dade . Cassville . Windsor City . Windsor City . . Ebenezer Rising Star . McGee . College Mound . Buffalo . Buffalo '" yancy . Pineville '" Purdy . Purdy . Leavenworth . Leavenworth . Birming . Faucett. . Linn Creek . Linn Creek . Kansas . Wayandotte . Concord . Concord '" SpringHill . Spring Hill . Giddings . Nebraska City . . Cornwell . Rose Hill " Johnson . Greenville
County St. Charles Adair Cass Harrison Mississippi Mississippi Barry Dunklin Bates Jasper Miller Miller Platte Johnson Warren Pike Andrew Bates Mercer Grundy Lincoln St. Charles Barry Carroll Greene Macon Dallas McDonald Barry
Date of Charter
State . . . . . . '" . . '" . . " " . . . . . . " . . . . . . . "
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Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty Missouri Missouri Neb. Ty Missouri Missouri
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Oct. 19, 1867 May 8,1851. Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 17, 1878 May 8,1851. Oct. 12, 1876 May, 1852 May 28, 1858 Oct. 14, 1886 May, 1851 May 30, 1860 May 30, 1860 May 7,1851. Oct. 19, 1867 June, 1851. May 28,1859 May 31,1855 May, 1855 May 28, 1858 May 31, 1855 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 14, 1880 May 31,1855 June I, 1855 June 1, 1855 May, 1858 June 1, 1855 May, 1855 June 1, 1855 Oct. 7, 1884 June 2, 1855 May 28,1858 May 26,1855 May, 1855 June 1, 1855 June 1, 1860 May 29, 1856 May 28, 1856 Oct. 19, 1867
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Arrested Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 to No. 105 Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Conso!. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Nov. 25,1981 Surrendered July 28, 1874 Surrendered Dec., 1889 Arrested 1852 Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Conso!. with Foster No. 554, Oct. 16, 1978 Arrested May, 1858 Changed to "Olean No. 134," 1900 Conso!. with Ionia No. 381, Dec. 29,1966 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Corinthian No. 265, 1889 Surrendered 1856 Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested 1865 United to form G.L. Kan. Consolo with Rockville No. 341, March, 1928 Arrested 1872 Conso!. with Trenton No. 111, May 20, 1880 Conso!. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered 1855 Arrested 1898, by E. F. Allen, G.M. United with Excello No. 332, Dec., 1936 Arrested 1861 Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Monett No. 129, April 4, 1947 United to form G.L. Kan. Conso!. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Destroyed 1861, by war United to form G.L. Kan. Surrendered April, 1901 Arrested Mar. 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Made no returns Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered April 25, 1885
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Name of Lodge
159 159 159 160 160 161 161 165 166 166 167 167 167 167 168 169 172 173 173 173
Pacific............ Mendota.......... Green City. . . . . . .. Edina Pleasant.......... Robert Morris. . . . .. Clifton Hill. . . . . . .. Maryville......... Mirabile.......... Portageville....... Eldorado.......... Orient Francais. . .. Puxico............ Revere . . . . . . .. Fairmount........ Tuscumbia WolfIsland........ Union <Bollinger) . .. Union............ Powell............ Newton........... Winchester........ Griswold Kenner........... Des Moines. . . . . . .. Novelty........... Stewartsville...... California......... Modem........... Calhoun.......... Hale City . . . . . . . .. Fairfield.......... Dayton........... Morality.......... Henry Clay. . . . . . .. Carter............ Zerubbabel........ Wilson Frankford.........
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177 178 180 180 181 182 183 184 184 184 184 186 186 187 187 191 191 192
County
Town Pacific Protem Green City Edina Morrisville Savannah Clifton Hill Maryville Mirabile Portageville Luray St. Louis City Puxico Revere Fairmount Tuscumbia Wolf Island Wolford's Store Union Powell Stark City Winchester Bellflower Athens Athens Novelty Stewartsville California Humansville Calhoun Hale Fairfield Dayton Renick Millersburg Jefferson City Platte City Pocahontas Frankford
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Franklin Taney Sullivan Knox Polk Andrew Randolph Nodaway Caldwell New Madrid Clark
State . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoddard . Clark . Clark . Miller . Mississippi . Bollinger . Franklin . McDonald . Newton . Clark . Montgomery . Clark . Clark . Knox .. DeKalb . Moniteau . Polk . Henry . Carroll . Benton . Cass . Randolph . Callaway . Cole . Platte . Cape Girardeau .. Pike .
Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
Remarks
Date of Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
May 28,1856 Oct. 11, 1879 Oct. 16, 1884 May 29, 1856 Oct. 27, 1867 May 28,1856 Oct. 15, 1858 May 30, 1857 May 30,1857 Oct. 16, 1890 May 18, 1857 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 31, 1892 May 18, 1857 May 18, 1857 May 30,1857 May, 1857 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 13, 1892 May 30, 1857 May, 1857 May 28, 1858 May, 1858 Oct. 19, 1867 May 28, 1859 May 29,1859 May 28,1859 May, 1859 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 15, 1886 Oct., 1892 May, 1859 Oct. 19, 1867 May, 1859 Oct. 13, 1881. May 28, 1859 Oct. 16, 1879 May 26,1859
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Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Conso!. with Pollock No. 349, Jan. 1, 1975 Arrested May, 1866 CODSOI. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Surrendered 1857 Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Consol. with Polo No. 232, 1889 Surrendered Charter March 5,1964 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered Jan., 1888 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Hiram No. 362, Sept. 4, 1936 Surrendered June 12, 1863 Surrendered 1863 Surrendered Aug. 22,1874 Went down 1863, by war Surrendered May, 1892 Surrendered Sept., 1903 Conso!. with Granby No. 514, Dec., 1927 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Montgomery No. 246, April 18, 1978 Destroyed 1862, by war Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Arrested Nov. 9, 1936, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered June, 1898 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested Sept., 1892 Arrested Jan. 18, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Moberly No. 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Arrested June 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Consol. with Jefferson No. 43, 1889 Arrested June 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. United with Mystic Tie No. 221, Dec. 3, 1938 Consol. with New London No. 307, Feb. 11, 1972
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Name of Lodge
194 195 196 197 200 200 201 201 202 203 203 203 204 205 208 208 211 212 214 216 216 217 219 219 219 222 223 223 224 227 229 229 229 231 232 232 233 235 235
Wellsville......... Wet Au Glaize . . . .. Quitman.......... Camden Washburn......... Sonora........... Jamesport......... Ravenwood........ Westville.......... Pleasant Ridge. . . .. Green Ridge. . . . . .. Brumley.......... Bent............. Rocky Mount . . . . .. Alto Vista. . . . . . . .. Salisbury......... Orion............ Austin Forest City. . . . . . .. West Plains . . . . . .. Granby........... Quincy Emerson.......... Everett New Boston. . . . . .. Farmers Jasper............ Woodlawn......... Lamar............ Cypress........... Nevada........... Mitchell Claflin Warrenton........ DeWitt........... Lone Jack. . . . . . . .. Bucklin........... Ionic............. Weatherby........
Town Wellsville Wet Auglaise Quitman Camden Washburn Watson Jamesport Ravenwood Westville Pleasant Ridge Windsor Brumley Taos Camp Ford Alto Vista Salisbury St. Joseph Austin Forest City West Plains Granby Quincy Emerson Everett New Boston LaBelle Sarcoxie Woodlawn Lamar Laclede Nevada (Alpha) Columbus Protem Warrenton DeWitt Lone Jack Bucklin Rensselaer Weatherby
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montgomery Camden Nodaway Ray Barry Atchison Daviess Nodaway Chariton Harrison Henry Miller Daviess Chariton Buchanan Cass Holt Howell Newton Hickory Marion Cass Macon Lewis Jasper Monroe Barton Linn Grundy Johnson Taney Warren Carroll Jackson Linn Ralls Dekalb
State . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Utah Ty .. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .
Date of Charter May 30, 1860 May, 1860 May 30, 1860 May, 1859 May, 1860 Oct. 19, 1867 May 30, 1860 Oct. 13, 1892 June 2, 1866 May, 1860 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 17, 1878 June 1, 1860 June 1, 1860 May, 1861 Oct. 19, 1867 May, 1861 May, 1861 May 30, 1861. May, 1861 Oct. 17, 1867 May, 1861 May, 1861 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 12, 1869 May 30, 1861. May, 1861 Oct. 19, 1867 May, 1861 May 29, 1862 May 29,1862 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 17, 1889 May, 1863 Oct. 27, 1863 Oct. 19, 1867 May 26, 1864 May 26,1864 Oct. 11, 1888
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Conso!. with Montgomery No. 246, Dec. 22, 1975 Surrendered 1862 Conso!. with Skidmore No. 511, April 23, 1973 Went down 1861, by Civil War Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1981 Arrested Jan. 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Conso!. with Nodaway No. 470, May 5,1980 Conso!. with Marceline No. 481, July 20,1968 Arrested 1863 Surrendered 1873 Conso!. with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 Surrendered 1865 Surrendered 1862 Arrested 1865 Conso!. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Oregon No. 139, March 13,1974 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered Dec., 1892 Destroyed by Civil War Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Conso!. with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 Surrendered 1871 Surrendered 1887 Destroyed 1863, by Civil War Conso!. with Madison No. 91, Aug. 1920 Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Conso!. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 12,1981 Surrendered Charter 1871 Surrendered Oct., 1888 United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 Surrendered 1899 Surrendered 1865, no returns Surrendered 1877 Conso!. with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. United with Parrott No. 308, Sept. 16, 1946
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Name of Lodge
239 240 240 242 246 248 248 249 250 250 252 253 253 256
Spencersburg Granville Manes Portland Montgomery City Clarkton Rochester Carroll High Hill Glensted Alanthus Lindley Laredo Shekinah
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Spencersburg .. Pike Granville . Monroe Manes . Wright. Readsville . Callaway Montgomery City . Montgomery Clarkton . Dunklin Helena . Andrew Norborne . Carroll HighHill . Montgomery Glensted . Morgan Alanthus Grove . Gentry . Lindley . Grundy Laredo . Grundy Festus . Jefferson
258 261 264 264 266 268 269 274 275 275 277 277 278 280 280 284 284 286 286 289 289 290 296 296 297
Ravanna Florence Fayetteville Kirbyville Social Lodge of Truth . Rock Prairie New Market Tranquillity . Bunker Index Wm. D. Muir Avilla Reeds Spring Lodge of Peace Lily New Boston Hesperian Urich Acacia . Graham Fairmont Grove Cameron Ozark
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Ravanna New Florence Fayetteville Hollister Martinsburg Atlanta Halltown New Market. Orearville Bunker . Index Pilot Grove Bower's Mills Reeds Spring Chilhowee Grant City New Boston Virgil City Urich Paradise Graham Wyaconda Webster Groves Cameron Fair Grove .. "
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Mercer Montgomery Johnson Taney Audrain Macon Lawrence Platte Saline Reynolds Cass . Cooper Lawrence Stone .. Johnson Worth Linn Cedar Henry Clay Nodaway Clark St. Louis Clinton . Greene
State . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri .. Missouri .. Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri
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Date of Charter
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May, 1865 May 25, 1865 Oct. 2, 1913 May 26,1865 May 26,1865 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 17, 1867 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct., 1867 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868. . . . . . Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868
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Surrendered Sept., 1881 Consol. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Consol. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27, 1929 United with Mokane No. 612, March 27,1953 Surrendered May 12, 1919 Consol. with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, G.M. Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 Consol. with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899 United with Versailles No. 320, March 22, 1943 United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939 Changed to "Laredo No. 253," 1898 Consol. with Trenton No. Ill, Dec. 6, 1984 Arrested May 23, 1950, by J. M. Bradford, G.M. Charter Restored at Grand Lodge, Sept. 28, 1950 United with Mercer No. 35, Nov. 5, 1935 United with Montgomery No. 246, Feb. 16, 1942 Arrested January, 1900 United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Consol. with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Consol. with Ash Grove No. 100, Feb. 11, 1922 Surrendered Oct., 1878 Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan. 5, 1915 United with Salem No. 225,1936 Arrested 1877 Consol. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Arrested by G.L., 1904 Surrendered April 8, 1931 Consol. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908 Arrested Dec. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Surrendered Sept., 1888 United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Consol. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Nov. 10, 1983 Consol. with Williamstown No. 370, May 20,1982 Surrendered 1874 Consol. with Vincil No. 62, 1888 Arrested June 27, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M.
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Narne of Lodge Marble Hill White Hall Faithfu!. . Signal Clarence Ashlar King Hiram Mt. Pleasant. Kingsville St. Aubert Rome . Pine Altona Osborn Chapel Hill Amazonia Many Springs Morgan"' Hardin Cornerstone New Home. Kit Carson . Kennedy Bertrand Lathrop Clark City Ryland Excello Chillicothe Oak Grove Malta Myrtle Amity Jericho Relief Rockville Agricola Landmark Spring Creek
Town . Marble Hill .. . Barnard Fairdealing . Minden Mines . Clarence " . Commerce . Knoxville . Ellington . Kingsville . St. Aubert.. Rome . . Bradley . Altona . . Osborn . Chapel Hill . Amazonia . . Many Springs . Versailles . Hardin . St. Louis Sprague Elizabethtown . Elmo . Bertrand . Lathrop Clark City. " . Berlin . Excello . . Chillicothe . Pink Hill .. . Malta Bend . Millville . Smithton . . Jericho . Republic. '" . Rockville . Petersburg . Kennett . Lecoma .
'" Changed to Versailles No. 320
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bollinger . Nodaway . Ripley . Barton . Shelby . Scott . Ray . Gentry . Johnson. Callaway . Douglas . Ripley . Bates . DeKalb . Lafayette . Andrew . Oregon . Morgan . Ray . City of St. Louis .. Bates . Colfax . Nodaway . Mississippi . Clinton . Clark . Gentry .. Macon. Livingston . Jackson . Saline . Ray . Pettis . Cedar . Greene .. Bates . Henry . Dunklin . Dent .
State Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Ty. ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .
Date of Charter Oct. 15, 1868. .. Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 31, 1903 Oct. 12, 1866 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1865 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 8, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1879 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 30, 1870 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 14, 1875 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 13, 1870 May 10, 1900 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 16, 1884
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Conso!. with Trowell No. 440, Dec., 1899 United with Valley No. 413, Jan. 20, 1955 Surrendered June, 1903 United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. Surrendered Charter, Dec. 13, 1976 United with Polo No. 232, Feb. 24, 1932 Conso!. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Conso!. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Conso!. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Conso!. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20, 1971 Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Conso!. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Conso!. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Conso!. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Conso!. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9, 1975 Conso!. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. 1, 1984 Conso!. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Arrested July 31, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Arrested May 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered 1875 Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Conso!. with Censer No. 172, Dec. 27, 1982 United with Friendship No. 89, Oct. 6, 1939 Surrendered Oct. 3, 1873 Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Conso!. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23,1921 Surrendered Jan., 1884 Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Surrendered May, 1899 Conso!. with Star No. 419, Aug. 23, 1963 United with Clinton No. 548, Dec. 10, 1943 Arrested March 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Surrendered Oct. 19, 1918
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365 366
371 372 373 373 374 374 375 378 378 378 379 382 382 384 384 385 385 386 388 389 390 394 394 395
Name of Lodge Ash Grove Cimarron Wadesburg Lone Star Tyrian Ben Franklin Benton Phelps Young's Creek Auxvasse Comfort Garrett King David Warsaw Unanimity Craig Non Pareil Mandeville Amity Golden Rule Wilderness Plumb Kilwinning Warsaw Berlin Coatesville Richland Mt. Ararat Harmony Boone Reynolds Alexander .. Dayton Chula Arcana Marionville Dagan Lucerne .. Latimer
Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ash Grove Cimarron Creighton Lone Star Johnstown Savannah St. Louis Phelps City Rowena Auxvasse Rocky Comfort Arcola Kansas City Warsaw Weston Craig East Lynne Mandeville Filley Jonesburg Wilderness Middletown Downing Warsaw Fairport Coatesville Richland Topaz Vibbard Columbia Centerville Bedford Dayton Chula Harris Marionville Mendon Lucerne Licking
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greene Colfax Cass Gentry Bates Andrew City of St. Louis Atchison Audrain Callaway McDonald Dade Jackson Benton Platte Holt Cass Carroll Cedar .. Montgomery Oregon Montgomery Schuyler Benton DeKalb Schuyler Pulaski Douglas . Ray Boone Reynolds Livingston Cass Livingston Sullivan Lawrence Chariton Putnam Texas
State . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri ... Ty.ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .
Date of Charter Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 14, 1875 Oct. 2, 1882 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 13 1870 Oct. 14, 1886 Oct., 1870 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 . . . . . .. . Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 22, 1896 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1874 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 10, 1894 March 19, 1906 Oct., 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct., 1871 , Oct. 17, 1901 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Nov. 21, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 21, 1903 Oct. 13, 1871
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Arrested 1872 Surrendered 1879 Arrested Sept. 17, 1849, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Arrested Jan. 25, 1984, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Montrose No. 408, Aug. 28, 1950 Consol. with Savannah No. 71, July, 1886 Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. Surrendered 1881 Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Jan. 27, 1970 Surrendered 1879 Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Surrendered 1879 Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Consol. with Jewel No. 480, Feb. 13, 1979 Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Feb. 1906 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Arrested Feb. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Consol. with Parrott No. 308, July 27,1984 Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, 1881 Arrested Feb. 1898, by F. J. Tygard, G.M. United with Pilot Knob No. 182, Jan. 27, 1940 Consol. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Consol. with Hale No. 184, Oct., 1887 United with Index No. 54, Jan. 24, 1941 Arrested March 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Surrendered Charter, April 29, 1983 United with Canopy No. 284, Jan. 5, 1945 Surrendered Dec., 1902 Surrendered 1936 Arrested Oct. 21, 1897, by G.L.
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Narne of Lodge
395 401 402 402 404 405 406 407 407 408 409 409 409 413 417 418 420 421 423 423 425 425 426 426 426 428 428 430 431 432 432 433 434 435 436 436 436 437 437
Hatfield.......... Centre Gavel............ Malta............ Alexandria........ Meridian Sun Ituraea........... Houston.......... Royal............ Montrose......... Unity............ Civil Bend . . . . . . .. Louisville......... Valley Covenant......... Clear Creek !taska............ Euclid............ Newburg.......... Galt.............. Cedar City . . . . . . .. Green Ridge. . . . . .. Leesville.......... Sedgwickville...... Rothville Louisville......... Pittsville.......... Iron Mountain. . . .. Cement. Dauphine......... Black Oak. . . . . . . .. Silent Temple. . . . .. Wheeling......... St. Nicholas . . . . . .. LaMonte.......... Ash Grove. . . . . . . .. Gothic............ Tuscumbia........ Lafayette.........
Town
County
Hatfield . Harrison Lebanon . Laclede New Cambria . Macon Malta Bend . Saline Alexandria . Clark Austin . Cass Hannibal . Marion Wellington . Lafayette. '" Mooresville . Livingston Montrose . Henry Richmond . Ray Civil Bend . Daviess .. '" Louisville . Lincoln .. '" Bolckow . Andrew Carrollton . Carroll Lincoln . Benton St. Louis . City of St. Louis Versailles . Morgan Competition . Laclede Galt . Grundy Cedar City . Callaway Green Ridge . Pettis Leesville . Henry Sedgwickville . Bollinger Rothville . Chariton Louisville . Lincoln Holden . Johnson Iron Mountain . Iron Halfway . Polk Dauphine . Osage Preston . Hickory Macon . Macon Wheeling . Livingston Cave Spring . Greene LaMonte . Pettis Ash Grove . Greene Alexandria . Clark Tuscumbia . Miller Corder . Lafayette
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
Date of Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 17,1901 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 17, 1878 Oct. 17, 1902 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 12, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 12, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 17, 1872 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 14, 1886 Oct. 21, 1897 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 16, 1872 April 6, 1887
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Conso!. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Feb. 17, 1931 Conso!. with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Surrendered Oct., 1900 Conso!. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. 1, 1968 Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by G.L. Arrested Aug. 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Conso!. with Hannibal No. 188, 1880 Destroyed by fire Dec. 19, 1873 Arrested Aug. 1893, by J. R. Parson, G.M. Conso!. with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Surrendered 1876 Arrested Oct. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Conso!. with Silex No. 75, Oct. 28, 1977 Conso!. with Rosendale No. 404, Oct. 26, 1981 Conso!. with Wakanda No. 52, 1880 United with Shawnee No. 653, Feb 24, 1933 Conso!. with Meridian No.2, Oct. 7, 1968 Conso!. with Versailles No. 117,1885 Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Conso!. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 7,1978 Arrested 1904, by G.L. Conso!. with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Arrested Oct. 1886, by G.L. Arrested March 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Conso!. with Mendon No. 628, June 15, 1975 Arrested Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Conso!. with Holden No. 262, Feb. 27,1931 Conso!. with Star of the West No. 133, 1894 Conso!. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 20, 1929 Surrendered 1879 Conso!. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890 Surrendered Oct., 1877 Conso!. with Friendship No. 89, April 22, 1969 Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Arrested Oct. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. United with St. Francisville No. 588, April 4, 1940 Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested Feb. 17, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M.
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Name of Lodge Mt. Lebanon West Gate Greenfield Fairview Piedmont Bois d'Arc Argyle Raymore Verona Benton Cecil Barnesville Hinton Triple Tie Melville Lake Aullville Concordia Silver City Gaynor City Centre View Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden Racine Triangle Union Clinton Irish Grove Paragon Herndon Pittsville Vernon Lewistown Globe West Prairie Strafford . Kaseyville
Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mt. Moriah St. Louis Greenfield Browning Piedmont Bois d'Arc Nevada Raymore Verona Lincoln Cottonwood Pt Ellington Hinton Brazeau Dadeville Cunningham Concordia Concordia Silver City Parnell Centre View Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden City Seneca Butler LaJunta Clinton Milton Green Ridge Herndon Pittsville Bronaugh Lewistown Louisiana . Clarkton Strafford . Kaseyville
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State
Harrison . Missouri . City of St. Louis .. Missouri . Dade . Missouri . Linn . Missouri . Wayne . Missouri . Greene . Missouri . Vernon . Missouri . Cass . Missouri . Lawrence . Missouri . Benton . Missouri . Pemiscot . Missouri . Reynolds . Missouri . Boone . Missouri . Perry . Missouri . Dade . Missouri . Chariton . Missouri . Lafayette . Missouri . Lafayette . Missouri . Grant . Ty.ofN.M.. Nodaway . Missouri . Johnson . Missouri . Lawrence . Missouri . Nodaway . Missouri . Nodaway . Missouri . Barton . Missouri . Newton . Missouri . Bates . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Henry . Missouri . Atchison . Missouri . Pettis . Missouri . Saline . Missouri . Johnson . Missouri . Vernon . Missouri . Lewis . Missouri . Pike . Missouri . . Missouri . . Dunklin . Missouri . . Greene . Missouri . . Macon
Date of Charter Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct., 1873 Oct., 1873 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1892 Oct. 16,1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 16, 1872 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17,1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 16, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 1877
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Surrendered 1879 Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Conso!. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Surrendered Aug., 1899 Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Ash Grove No. 100, Apr. 5, 1932 surrendered March, 1892 united with Belton No. 450, Feb. 2, 1937 United with Monett No. 129, July 2, 1937 Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Conso!. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Arrested Jan. 1904, by W. F. Kuyn, G.M. Surrendered March 1, 1963 Surrendered April, 1893 Conso!. with Washington No. 87, May 22, 1979 Arrested Nov. 7, 1876 Changed to "Concordia No. 464," Jan. 13, 1920 Conso!. with Barbee No. 217,Jan. 27, 1978 Surrendered and United with G.L. ofN.M., 1882 Arrested Mar. 6, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Arrested Nov. 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Conso!. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Conso!. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Surrendered Oct., 1877 United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Changed to "Fairfax No. 483," 1894 Surrendered 1879 Arrested March, 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Arrested 1875 United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26, 1943 Conso!. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Conso!. with Perseverance No. 92,1890 Arrested Dec. 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested Sept. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Surrendered Jan., 1898
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Town
Name of Lodge Pee Dee Paynesville Jameson Avalon Clearmont Biswell Chariton Exeter Milford Seligman Tumey Toltee Kidder Stinson Spickardsville Niangua Ritchey Peculiar . Walker Bethel Franklin Fides Mexico Prairie Hill Clarksburg Blairstown Nelson Deepwater Tiff City Houston Novinger Red Bird Shamrock Duncan Grove Spring Stoutsville LaRussell Blodgett Cecil
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Musselfork . Paynesville . Jameson . Bedford " Clearmont . Browning . Guthridge Mil\s . Exeter . Milford . Seligman . Tumey . '" Mexico Kidder . Stinson . Spickard . Niangua . Ritchey . Peculiar .. Walker . Bethe\. " St. Clair " Kansas City . Mexico . Prairie Hil\ . Clarksburg . Blairstown . Nelson . Deepwater . Tiff City . Gant. . Novinger . Red Bird . Auxvasse . Duncan . Grove Spring . Stoutsville . LaRussell . Blodgett . Cottonwood Point ..
County
State
Chariton Pike Daviess " Livingston Nodaway Linn Chariton Barry .. '" Barton Barry .. '" Clinton
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Caldwell Lawrence Grundy Webster Newton Cass Vernon Shelby Franklin Jackson Audrain Chariton Moniteau Henry Saline Henry McDonald Audrain Adair . Gasconade Callaway Webster Wright Monroe Jasper Scott Pemiscot
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Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Rep. of Mex. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .
Date of Charter Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. II, 1877 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct., 1882 . '" Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 22, 1902 Oct. 16, 1886 Oct. 15, 1885 Oct. 15, 1885 Sept. 21, 1916 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 16, 1889 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1891 July 4,1882 Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 17, 1895 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27,1906 Sept. 27, 1905 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1907 Sept. 30, 1908
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United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Conso\. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Conso\. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14, 1984 Conso\. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Consolo with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Surrendered June 20, 1925 Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Conso\. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970 Arrested May 4, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Conso\. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22,1948 Conso\. with Trenton No. Ill, May 2, 1974 Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Conso\. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Conso\. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Conso\. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916 Conso\. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Conso\. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Conso\. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 Conso\. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7,1926 United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Conso\. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 United with Cuba No. 312, July I, 1936 Surrendered Charter, April I, 1983 Changed to "Grove Spring No. 589," 1913 United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Arrested Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M. Conso\. with Sarcoxie No. 293, Oct. 19, 1982 United with Morley No. 184, Dec. 25, 1944 Arrested Sept. 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M.
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Name of Lodge
595 604 609 611 616 619 623 627 628 631 634 635 636 645 647 648 649 650 652 654 661 664 666
Emmanuel . Strasburg . Victory . Centertown . Marion . Fairview . Maple . Wallace Park . Moundville . Tower Grove . Steele . Tuscumbia . Weaubleau . Clever . Noel . Elmer . University . Parma . Pilgrim . Commonwealth* . Theodore Rooseveltt Aldrich . Lilbourn .
Town Bado Strasburg Pomona Centertown Mercer Fairview Neelyville Wallace Moundville St. Louis Steele Tuscumbia Weaubleau Clever . Noel Elmer Clayton Parma St. Louis St. Louis University City Aldrich Lilbourn
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Texas Cass Howell Cole Mercer Newton Butler Buchanan Vernon City of St. Louis Pemiscot Miller Hickory Christian McDonald Macon St. Louis New Madrid City of St. Louis City of St. Louis City of St. Louis Polk New Madrid
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Oct. 2, 1913 Sept. 29, 1909 Sept. 28, 1910 Sept. 28, 1910 Sept. 28, 1911 Sept. 5, 1912 May 29, 1912 Oct. 2, 1913 Oct. 2,1913 Oct. 2, 1913 Oct. 1, 1914 Oct. 1, 1914 Oct. 1, 1914 Sept. 18, 1918 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 26, 1927 Sept. 30, 1932
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Conso!. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5,1925 United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 ConsoI. with Mt. Zion No. 327,Apri116, 1917 ConsoI. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 ConsoI. with Poplar Bluff No. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Surrendered May 2, 1925 ConsoI. with Meridian No.2, Oct. 11, 1973 ConsoI. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 ConsoI. with Ionia No. 381,Aug. 21,1923 Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 ConsoI. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 ConsoI. with Clayton No. 601, July 3, 1981 ConsoI. with Malden No. 406, Oct. II, 1977 ConsoI. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 ConsoI. with Missouri No.1, April 19, 1975 ConsoI. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Conso!. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
1998
GRANDLODGEACH~MENTAWARDS
1997-98
Lambskin No. 460
Brad Boggs, 1996 TEN-YEAR
Alton No. 255 Centralia No. 59 Marlborough No. 569 St. Louis Missouri No.1 York No. 563 Weston 53
Joe Lindley Gene C. Berck William J. Fruehwirth Chester J. Bienkowski Richard E. Houston Larry O. Whitt TWENTY-YEAR
Cecile-Daylight No. 305 Grandview No. 618 Ivanhoe No. 446 Joplin No. 335 Ray Town 391
Acacia No. 602 Adair No. 366 Albert Pike No. 219 Algabil-Freedom No. 636 Alpha No. 659 Alton No. 255 Amsterdam No. 141 Angerona No. 193 Arnold No. 673 Beacon No.3 Belton No. 450 Benjamin Franklin No. 642 Berkeley No. 667 Blue Springs No. 337 Bolivar No. 195 Bonhomme No. 45 Branson No. 587 Brentwood No. 616 Bridgeton No. 80 Brotherhood No. 269 Buckner No. 501. Butler No. 254 California No. 183 Cass No. 147 Cecile-Daylight No. 305 Censer No. 172 Centralia No. 59 Charity No. 331 Circle No. 342
Ronald C. Weinsaft Russell D. Sullivan Larry E. Letterman Royal S. Bronson Donald R. Davis
CURRENT YEAR Larry Muir Darren Allinson Glen Crawford David A. Bamford Gary K. Crockett Leroy Croney Alan Curnutte Lee Roy Compton Domingo A. Gomez Louis Caldwell Michael L. Mack Randall M. Berger William D. Bartlett Ablert Smith Bill Tummons Walter Dean Edwards Ben Bennett Kenneth R. Koerber Raymond F. Meyer Darrell E. Conor John William Hess Russell Neal Dykman John M. Wiseman Randy C. Coburn Ronald C. Weinsaft Edward L. Tietsort Gene C. Berck Darryl R. Williams George F. Clark
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Clay No. 207 Clayton No. 601 Cold Spring No. 274 Columbia No. 534 Compass No. 120 Corinthian No. 265 Cosmos No. 282 Country Club No. 656 Craftsmen No. 717 Crescent Hill No. 368 Crestwood-Anchor No. 443 Criterion No. 586 Daylight No. 678 East Gate No. 630 Equality No. 497 Farmington No. 132 Fayette No. 47 Fellowship No. 345 Fenton No. 281 Ferguson No. 542 Fidelity No. 339 Florissant No. 668 Forest Park No. 578 Fraternal No. 363 Friend No. 352 Friendship No. 89 Galena No. 515 Gardenville No. 655 Gate City No. 522 Gate of the Temple No. 422 George Washington No.9 Grain Valley No. 644 Grand River No. 276 Grandview No. 618 Hallsville No. 336 Harold O. Grauel No. 672 Harry S. Truman No. 679 Hartford No. 171 Hazelwood No. 459 Henderson No.477 Hermitage No. 288 Heroine No. 104 Hogles Creek No. 279 Independence No. 76 Ingomar No. 536 Ivanhoe No. 446 Jefferson No. 43 Jennings No. 640 Jewel No. 480 Joplin No. 335
1998
Dennis R. Farabee William P. Thompson John Pfeffer Howard T. Hogan Lance Dexter Revas James E. Bollmeyer Billy M. Warden William Bryant VonMeter John W. Johnson Monte Lawrence Richard E. Mehaffy Jerry L. Gaddis James W. Vanderhoof Orville W. Newberry Christ G. Smith Robert Brooks, Jr. Joseph Michael Hannah II James B. Austin Patrick M. Griffin John R. Jackson Harvie Chaddock Thomas R. Woelbling John D. Ossenfort Robert Wors James R. Shaklee, III Berl R. Williams Tim Thomas James W. Emory Danny W. Searcy Larry Wayne Ketron James E. Reiner Donald H. Border George O. Brown Russell D. Sullivan Michael Lloyd Wallis Bradley Stoops Gerald Phillips Darrell Crooks Darrell Craig Dunn Rex M. Williams Richard C. Nelson Frank B. Chester Hershel H. Pickens Robert H. Wilson Norman Hoffarth Larry E. Letterman Mel Sundermeyer David C. Ledford Ted Bosley Royal S. Bronson
1998
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Kennett No. 68 Keystone-Trinity No. 243 King Hill No. 376 Kirkwood No. 484 Knob Noster No. 245 Laclede No. 83 Lambskin No. 460 Leadwood No. 598 Liberty No. 31 Linn Creek No. 152 Magnolia - Euclid No. 626 Mansfield No. 543 Maplewood No. 566 Marceline No. 481. Marlborough No. 569 McDonald No. 324 Mechanicsville No. 260 Meridian No.2 Milton No. 151 Mizpah Mount Moriah No. 40 Mokane No. 612 Moscow No. 558 Mount Hope No. 476 Mount Olive No. 439 Mt. Washington No. 614 Neosho No. 247 Nodaway No. 470 Osage No. 303 Overland-Occidental No. 623 Owensville No. 624 Palestine No. 241 Paul Revere-Progress No. 657 Pauldingville No. 11 Perseverence No. 92 Plato No. 469 Pleasant Hope No. 467 Pomegranate No. 95 Poplar Bluff No. 209 Potosi No. 131. Raytown No. 391. Richland No. 385 Riddick No. 361. Rising Sun No. 13 Robert Burns No. 496 Rolla No. 213 Rose Hill No. 550 Rushville No. 238 Salem No. 225 Samaritan No. 424 Savannah No. 71.
Robert N. Young Robert M. Lourwood Terrance Farley Louis H. Heins Clyde Webb Albert E. Folds Billy Jean Gander Joe Robinson Brian J. Densmore Roy Dean Willoughby Steven F. Lovell David A. Gray Ron Poole Robert King William J. Fruehwirth William E. Cooper Junior Grover Walsh Patrick R. Yancey Raymond T. Kirgan Vernon A. Dohm Kenneth Dillon Andrew W. Becker Herbert Smoot B. Lyle Mahlum Joseph L. Bittiker Donald R. Cox Bradley L. Mathers Roger Wise Owen G. Robertson Dennis M. Mistler Robert G. Hutchison Rex Alan Dix Archie E. Wilkins Thomas P. Serendos Robert D. Scott Jerry Franklin Moore Harding W. Nosser, Jr. A. Bryan Thornburgh John William Simpson Donald R. David Bobbie C. Peterson David Andrews Roy L. Pete Shifflett J. R. Ketchum Gary L. Davis Dennis J. Curland Kim Evans Richard A. Ferranto Abraham Lanham, Jr. Jim Millsap
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
1998
Roger Paul Miller Ronald Cisco Noel "Dick" W. Lewis Donald J. Pemberton Clifton H. Allen Wesley E. Shoemyer Rick Garner Kevin Roller Thomas H. Weddle Lloyd F. Waller Chester J. Bienkowski Ronnie G. Cunningham William H. Lyons, Jr. James Choates John C. Schlechter Ernest Glenn Bell Charles "Chuck" O. Pittman Jack W. Comer Kyle Patrick Hunter Russell S. Hanson Robert G. Schiller Robert W. Eckert II H. Edward Smith Michael S. Wright Ric Harding Donald Eldon Ripley Rev. Marvin Davis Kirk H. Neeley Leo W. Ream Mel T. Fossell Robert R. Thousand, Sr. Larry O. Whitt Marshall Buffington Scott Williams Richard E. Houston Chester L. Herrington Mark D. Hagan
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES TO AND FROM THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI TO MISSOURI Grand Representative
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Fielding A. Poe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Florissant Alabama. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. . . . . . . . . . .. Springfield........ . Edward E. Nixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chillicothe....... . Alberta . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert J. Crede. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jefferson City. . . .. . Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William H. Chapman. . . . . . . . . . . .. Webster Groves . .. . John W. Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshall. . . . . . . .. . Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Gus O. Nations St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. K. Roger Pennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fairfax Belgium. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles H. Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cassville Brazil-Acre Dale C. Motter Kirksville Brazil-Algoss . . . . . . . . . . . .. Frank P. Wilfley, Jr Laddonia......... . Brazil-Amazonas Ronald R. Bielby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Joseph. . . . . . .. . Brazil-Bahia. . . . . . . . . . . .. Bob L. Detherow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Springfield....... . Brazil-Brasilia . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert M. Fenlon Mexico.......... . Brazil-Ceara Carnell Cutbirth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Galena Brazil-Espirito Santo Brazil-Goias . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arlie Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pineville......... . Larry F. Barriner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis . . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Mato Grosso. . . . . . . . . .. Alvin J. Lauener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joplin Brazil-Mato Grosso do Sui. . . . . . .. Teddie E. Harrison. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Independence Brazil-Rio de Janeiro. . . . . . . . .. I. Marion W. Dey Columbia Brazil-Rio Grand do Norte .................................................... Brazil-Rio Grande do Sui Claud F. Stephens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Advance......... . Brazil-Minas Gerais. . . . . . . . .. Gary K. Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rich Hill . . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Maranhao . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Para. . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. Marion Luna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Piedmont Brazil-Parana. . . . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Paraiba Dennis C. McGuire. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Farmington....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Pernambuco Joseph E. Manson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Keytesville....... . Brazil-Piaui Brazil-Rondonia. . . . . . . . . . .. Matthew W. Cobban. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Springfield Gary J. Barron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kansas City. . . . .. . Brazil-Roraima . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert L. Harder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Santa Catarina . . . . . . . .. Joseph W. Nickle Mountain Grove. .. . Brazil-Sao Paulo Brazil-Sergipe Morris Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fayette.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Brazil-Tocantions British Columbia . . . . . .. Earl K. Dille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kirkwood........ . James A. Noland, Jr Osage Beach. . . . .. . Canada John W. Wetzel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Louisiana........ . Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert M. Barrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kirksville China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Colorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Edward E. Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Joseph George A. Jursch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Belton Columbia-Barranguilla Laymon A. Allgood. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cape Girardeau. .. . Columbia-Bogata . . . . . . . . . .. Harry Gershensen, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis Columbia-Cartagena. . . . . . . . ..
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Horace Hampton I Fairfield Stanley R. Foulke . Douglas A. Sherns . Henry Burkhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Villa Dominico Jack P. Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chandler Jack Stockburger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Winslow Dr. Leo Kandel. Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 Bernard Clarinval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brussels . Isaac Samuel De Carval Ho Nacimento Maceio Renan Correa Peixoto Mansus-AM Joso Antonio de Souza Filmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Itapetininga Jesus Navaez DaSilva. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brasilia Jose Aroujo DeVasconcelos . . Osman Furtado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Goiania Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias. . .. Cuiaba Walter Rossi . Ulysses U. Bittencourt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rio de Janeiro Waldisar Queiroga e Silva Natal Valnyr Goulart Jacques Rio Grande do SuI Ronaldo Braga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Belo Horizonte Joaquim Elids Fiho . Jorge H.S. DeMatos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Para Arnaldo Mazza, Jr . . Fernando Pinto de Araujo Recife, Pernambuco . Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves. . . .. Porta Velho Ivonisio Damasceno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lacerda Djalma Ouriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Santa Catarina Fernando Montenegro Sao Paulo . . H. Nordan John V. Lawer Islington, Ontario Alfredo E. Bawden . J.H. Morre, III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Taiwan Charles B. McCulloh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Craig . Victor Rojas Aguilar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bogata Carloe Steer Luna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Magangue (Bolivar)
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Marshall. . . . . . . .. . Connecticut . Mansfield Costa Rica . Capitola, CA. . . . .. . Cuba Cape Girardeau. .. . Czech Republic . Neosho. . . . . . . . .. . Delaware ........................... Denmark . Buckner. . . . . . . .. . District of Columbia . Neosho. . . . . . . . .. . Dominican Republic St. Louis Ecuador Farmington. . . . . .. . El Salvador Columbia England . Ellisville. . . . . . . .. . Finland St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Florida France (NatU . Richmond . Liberal. Gabon St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Georgia . Branson. . . . . . . . .. . Greece . . Piedmont Guatemala . Gainesville Haiti (Grand Orient) St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Hawaii St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Honduras . ............................ Hungary . St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Iceland . . Macks Creek . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Idaho . . Union. . . . . . . . . .. . Illinois Farmington . . . . .. . India . Calhoun .. . Iran St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Indiana . St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Ireland Israel . St. Louis St. Louis Italy (Grand Orient) . Chesterfield Japan . Princeton . . . . . . . . . Kansas . Kansas City . . . . .. . Kentucky . Louisiana . . Boonville. . . . . . . . . . St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Luxembourg . St. Louis Maine St. Louis. . . . . . .. . Manitoba . . Owensville . . . . . .. . Maryland . Boonville. . . . . . . .. . Massachusetts " Roach. . . . . . . . . .. . Mexico-Benito Juarez . Independence. . . .. . Mexico-Cosmos . Kansas City . . . . .. . Mexico-El Potosi . Branson. . . . . . . .. . Mexico-Nueva Leon
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GRAND LODGE Sweden Swiss Alpina . Tasmania . Tennessee Texas . The Netherlands Tojo-West Africa Turkey United Grand Lodge ofGennany Uruguay . Utah . Venezuela . Vennont . Victoria (Australia) . Virginia Washington . Western Australia West Virginia . Wisconsin . Yugoslavia-Regular
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Donald P. Hyde E. Holst , Alexandris Clarence A. Dains Milton R. Benson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Seattle
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Hiram . St. Francisville . Memphis . Rutledge . Middle Fabius . Lodge of Love . Queen City . Glenwood . Greentop , ..
362 588 16 572 244 259 380 427 635
Location Kahoka Wayland Memphis Rutledge Downing Lancaster Queen City Glenwood Greentop.
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Keith Cannon Michael G. Murphy Donald H. Fromm Emmett L. Shultz Ralph Small Donald E. Hilliard Sidney Sidwell J. Eldon McGoldrick Audrey E. Drummond
Time of Meeting
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name . . . . . . . . .
Donald C. Treece, Rt. 3, Box 3, Kahoka, MO 63445 . Russell 'Jack' Murphy, Rt. 2, Box 12, Revere, MO 63456 . . Carl Demaree, 332 N Market St., Memphis, MO 63555 . Hillis McCabe, Box 4, Rutledge, MO 63563 Robert F. Seamster, Rt. 1, Box 183, Queen City, MO 63561. Larry L. Reynolds, P.O. Box 415, Lancaster, MO 63548 . W. Randy Johns, Rt. I, Box 49, Queen City, MO 63561 . Melvin Lancaster, Rt. 2, Box 1-C, Lancaster, MO 63548 . . Joe March, RR2, Greentop, MO 63546
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Kirksville .. '" Adair Colony Edina Paulville Greensburg
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105 366 168 291 319 414
Kirksville Kirksville Colony Edina . Hurdland Greensburg .
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Jeremy Caldwell Barry Cundift Tony Shaw Allen G. Rimar Charles Baker Thomas E. Glass
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Dale West, 2109 Crestline Dr., Kirksville, MO 63501 Robert C. Wade, 615 N. Marion, Kirksville, MO 63501 Gary Gooch, RR 1, Box 17, Rutledge, MO 63563 Brian L. Banks, 505 N. Fulton, St., Edina, MO 63537 Leonard McCarty, RR 2, Box 117, Hurdland, MO 63457 John Witte, III, 2203 Crestline Dr., Kirksville, MO 63501
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Hartford Unionville Seaman Pollock Winigan
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Unionville Milan Pollock Winigan
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Lodge
Mercer ......... Harrison ........ Harrison ........
Mercer ... , " .... Bethany.......... Lodge of Light. ....
35 Princeton ......... 97 Bethany ........ 257 Eagleville .........
Gentry . Gentry .. , . Gentry . Gentry . Worth . Worth .. Worth . Worth .
Stanberry . McFall-Gentryville. Athens . Ancient Craft . Grant City . Defiance . Allensville .. Jonathan ,
109 Stanberry 125 McFall 127 Albany 377 King City 66 Grant City 88 Sheridan 198 Allendale 321 Denver. "
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Location
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name John Collins......... Rick Poush ............ William C. Selby .......
Ron Hunt, 700 Brown St., Princeton, MO 64673 ......... Gary McPike, PO Box 66, Gilman City, MO 64642 ....... Robert Brenizer, Rt. 2, Box 243, Ridgeway, MO 64481 ....
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SIXTH DISTRICT - As of July 1999 . . . . . . . .
Jerry Shirrel . Michael Ellis . David R. Brown . Randy Hodge . James Hunter . Christopher T. Allee . Mike Cook . Lester Malson .
James Curram, 912 E. 5th St., Maryville, MO 64468 ..... William E. Crawford, RFD 3, Box 85, Albany, MO 64402 .. James F. Mercer, 403 S. Burch, Albany, MO 64402 ..... Jackson C. Spiking, 501 S. Third St., King City, MO 64463. Harold Downing, Rt. 4, Box 11A, Grand City, MO 64456 .. C. Sterling Hopkins, RR 11, Box 186, Sheridan, MO 64486 Wilbur T. Osborne, P.O. Box 98, Grand City, MO 64456 . Robert E. Rineman, Rt. 1, Box 29, Denver, MO 64441 .
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SEVENTH DISTRICT - As of July 1999 Nodaway ....... Nodaway .......
Xenia ............ Nodaway .........
50 Hopkins ......... 470 Maryville .........
Nodaway .......
Skidmore .........
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Jessie Everhart ........ Troy A. Slagle ......... Charles E. Linville .....
James R. Cline, Rt. 2, Box 221, Hopkins, MO 64461 ...... Martin F. Slagle, 1260 W. Crestview Dr., Maryville, MO 64468 ............................. Rick Carter, 732 W. Torrance, Maryville, MO 64468 ......
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Lodge
No.
Location
Master's Name
Atchison. . . . . . .. Atchison. . . . . . .. Atchison. . . . . . .. Holt .. . . . . . . . .. Holt . . . . . . . . . ..
North Star Northwest Fairfax Oregon Mound City
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157 358 483 139 294
Rock Port Tarkio Fairfax Forest City Mound City
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Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan
Savannah Lincoln Whitesville Cosby Agency St. Joseph Zeredatha Rushville Brotherhood Charity King Hill Saxton
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71 138 162 600 10 78 189 238 269 331 376 508
Savannah Fillmore Whitesville Cosby Agency St. Joseph St. Joseph Rushville St. Joseph St. Joseph St. Joseph St. Joseph
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Secretary's Name and Address
Time of Meeting
Rocky Evans. . . . . . . . . . Luther W. Hudson, Jr., PO Box 156, Rockport, MO 64482 .. Rodney L. Hall Richard Halliday, PO Box 275, Tarkio, MO 64491-0275 . W. Eugene Bradfield, Rt. 2, Box 215, Fairfax, MO 64446 .. Rick Kemerling . . . . . . . . Calvin D. Rogers, Jr. . . . . William D. Richards, PO Box 197, Oregon, MO 64473-0197 *Consolidated with Lodge #139
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NINTH DISTRICT - As of July 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stephen Gabriel RonaldArn
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Norman Wilkins Dale Kline William W. Mier Donald G. Ellis Charles Scott Bruce R. George Sam Barber Kenneth H. Miller Daniel M. Miller
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Ralph Farmer, 601 N. 3rd St., Savannah, MO 64485 . Larry E. Carr, 8187 County Rd. 58, Savannah, MO 64485 . Gene R. Johnson, Box 7696 State Rd. D, Rea, MO 64480 .. Nelson Kapp, 16638 County Rd. 283, Cosby, MO 64436 . Harold Y. Smith, P.O. Box 118, Agency, MO 64401 . Carl B. Rose, 2213 Agency Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64503 . Robert D. Wrehe, 2406 Lafayette St., St. Joe, MO 64507 .. John D. Parsons, 101 Main St., Weston, MO 64098 . James R. Brown, 2407 Park Ave., St. Joe, MO 64503-1936. Darryl R. Williams, 2820 Monterey, St. Joe, MO 64507-1835 Michael Caddell, 1501 Gooding Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64504 Albert L. Smith, 2922 Jules St., St. Joseph, MO 64501 ....
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TENTH DISTRICT - As of July 1999 Daviess Daviess Daviess DeKalb DeKalb DeKalb
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Western Star Gallatin Jamesport Parrott Clarksdale Continental
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15 106 564 308 559 37
Winston .. Gallatin Jamesport Maysville Clarksdale Stewartsville
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Billy Don Fisher William Huntsucker Harry Boyle Glen F. Lowry Robert Sipes
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Bob G. Sutton, 11005 185th St., Pattonsburg, MO 64670 Arland E. Haynes, 601 Brown St., Gallatin, MO 64640 Doyle C. Kime, Rt. 2, Box 168, Jamesport, MO 64648 Thomas Mix, 516 E. Sheridan, Maysville, MO 64469 Daryl L. Price, 2153 S.W. State Rt. N, Amity, MO 64422 Billy W. Kelim, Jr., 3301 N.W. Y Hwy., Stewartsville, MO 64490
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Lodge .
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Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Liberty
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Robert L. Elliott .......
Clay Clay
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Angerona Clay
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193 Missouri City ...... 207 Excelsior Springs ...
Ira Hornsby ........... Vernon C. Chalfant .....
Clay Clinton Clinton
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Temperance Vincil Plattsburg
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438 Smithville ......... 62 Cameron .......... 113 Plattsburg ........
Leonard E. Gee ........ Marshall D. Conrad..... Michael D. New ........
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Doug Wyckoff.......... Ritchie D. Branstietter ..
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George A. Morgan, 846 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068-2012 .......................... F. Wayne Dugan, 8130 S Point Dr., Camden, MO 64017-9711 George T. Williams, 27004 Hwy. 92, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-9801 .................. Patrick A. McGuire, Box 495, Kearney, MO 64060 ....... Vern C. Smith, 722 N. West St., Cameron, MO 64429-1459 James E. Lenzini, 113 W. Grogan St., Plattsburg, MO 64477 ............................ Bruce Andrews, 13855 SE State, Rt. E, Agency, MO 64401-9801 .......................... Robert Norvell, Box 447, Lathrop, MO 64465 ........... R. Wayne Briant, 20405 Tri County Line Rd., Lawson, MO 64062-9682 ..........................
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Caldwell Grundy Livingston Livingston Livingston
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Braymer Hamilton Polo
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135 Braymer 224 Hamilton 232 Polo
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Albert Smith Doyle M. Giesler James R. Ulm
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Breckenridge Trenton Friendship Benevolence Dawn
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334 111 89 170 539
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Joseph Reed Ronald W. Whitney Darrell Eugene Skipper Richard C. Sidden Teddy Lynn Tucker
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Jackson Brookfield Marceline
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82 Linneus 86 Brookfield 481 Marceline
Breckenridge Trenton ChiIlicothe Utica Dawn ..
Maurice Owen, 117 North Main, Braymer, MO 64624 . Billy C. Short, Rt. 2, Box 230, Hamilton, MO 64644 . Gerald D. Sprouse, 106 E. Meadowbrook Ct., Polo, MO 64671-9765 . Francis Reed, Rt. 1, Box 58, Breckenridge, MO 64625 . Leo Whitaker, 1925 Fisherman Rd., Trenton, MO 64683 .. Melvin L. Gregg, RR 5, Box 200A, Chillicothe, MO 64601. . Edgar L. Kohl, P.O. Box 116, Utica, MO 64686 . W. Dale Wood, P.O. Box 124, Dawn, MO 64638 .
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TlURTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 1999 Linn Linn Linn
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Mike Brown Dennis Fletcher Raymond Oldham
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Gail S. Turner, P.O. Box 129, Purdin, MO 64674 . Gerald A. Main, 505 N. Caldwell St., Brookfield, MO 64628 Earl Hays, Rt. I, Box 53, Bucklin, MO 64631 .
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County Macon. . . . . . . . ..
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Macon. . . . . . . . .. Macon. . . . . . . . .. Shelby .. . . . . . .. Shelby.. Shelby . . . . . . . ..
Censer LaPlata Shelbina Hunnewell. Clarence
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172 237 228 415 662
Macon LaPlata Shelbina Hunnewell Clarence
Lewis . . . . . . . . .. Lewis . . . . . . . . .. Lewis . . . . . . . . .. Lewis . . . . . . . . .. Lewis .. .. .. Marion. . . . . . . .. Marion. . . . . . . .. Marion . . . . . . . .. Marion. . . . . . . ..
Monticello LaBelle Craft Williamstown Ewing Palmyra St. John's Hannibal Philadelphia
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58 222 287 370 577 18 28 188 502
Monticello '" . LaBelle . Canton . Williamstown . Ewing . Palmyra . Hannibal. . '" .. Hannibal. Philadelphia .
38 Callao
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name
Location
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David T. James, Jr
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Floyd Franklin Eaton Gregory D. Williams Rodger D. Goings William E. Moss Tom A. Mooneyham
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Gerald E. Thomas, 201 E. Roberts Ave., , New Cambria, MO 63558 . '" Robert A. Bradley, P.O. Box 383, Macon, MO 63552 L.E. Pyle, 401 E. Bartlett St., LaPlata, MO 63549 Harley L. Kropf, Box 528, Shelbina, MO 63468 Kenneth P. SOOde, Box 74, Emden, MO 63439 Franklin L. Forman, Rt. 2, Clarence, MO 63437
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FIFTEENTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 Dennnis Owens. . . . . . . . Charles L. Arnold, 122 W. Main, Lewistown, MO 63452 . F. Herbert Sharpe. . Byron G. Smith, P.O. Box 17, LaBelle, MO 63447 . C. Stan Willis, 612 Bland St., Canton, MO 53435 . Donald Burke. . . . . . . . . Norman E. Briscoe, Rt. I, Box 158, Williamstown, MO 63473 Michael K. Hudnut . . . . . . Wilbur Lair . . . . . . . . . . . William E. Shults, PO Box 368, Ewing, MO 63440 James E. Yarbrough, 4042 Hwy. 168, Palmyra, MO 63461 . Benjamin F. Smith. . . . . Kenneth Wayne Tibbits. . Amos O. Asmussen, 3 Fairway Dr., Hannibal, MO 63401 .. Jimmie L. Tatman... David N. Ward, 432 Head Ln., Hannibal, MO 63401 . *Consolidated with Ewing Lodge No. 577
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17 92 136 399
Clarksville........ Louisiana......... Bowling Green. . . .. Curryville.........
Gerhard H. Alt . . . . . . . . Francis L. Johnson. . . . . John J. White. . . . . . . . . . David Willis. . . . . . . . . . .
Robert C. Frank, 35 Clifford Terr., Clarksville, MO 63336. Richard A. Smith, 3401 Sycamore Dr., Louisiana, MO 63353 Carl A. Ulrich, 614 S. Court St., Bowling Green, MO 63334 Marvin Colbert, PO Box 0, Curryville, MO 63339. . . . . . . .
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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 Monroe. . . . . . . .. Monroe. . . . . . . .. Monroe. . . . . . . .. Monroe. . . . . . . .. Ralls. . . . . . . . . ..
Paris Union Monroe Santa Fe Holliday Ralls
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19 64 462 660 33
Paris Monroe City Santa Fe Holliday Center
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James R. Primm Albert Ely James M. Kerr Richard Shannon Mark Ford
Ralls. . . . . . . . . .. Ralls...
Lick Creek New London
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302 Perry 307 New London
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Brooks Paris Brad W. Tutor
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James R. Primm, PO Box 115, Paris, MO 65275 . . Kent E. Cheek, 314 So. Oak, Monroe City, MO 63456 Jerry L. Crigler, Rt. 1, Box 172, Paris, MO 65275 . . Robert B. Crain, Rt. 1, Box 67A, Holliday, MO 65258 Mervin W. Peirce, 18023 Homestead Rd., '" . New London, MO 63459 .. , . Ronald McLaughlin, Rt. 2, Box 2113, Perry, MO 63462 David Dean Nutt, 601 S. Mayhall, New London, MO 63459
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No.
Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph
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Huntsville Milton Moberly Cairo Higbee Jacksonville Clark
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30 151 344 486 527 541 610
Huntsville Milton Moberly Cairo Higbee Jacksonville Clark
Carroll Carroll Chariton Chariton
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Wakanda Hale City Mendon Warren
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52 216 628 74
Carrollton . Hale Mendon Keytesville
Clay
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North Kansas City ..
Gary E. Norton
Jackson
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Kansas City
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Kansas City
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Walter Eugene Clay ....
Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson
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Temple Gate City Orient Westport
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299 522 546 340
Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas
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Steve D. Gercone William B. Appleby Milton Hessefort David Keith Blaisdell
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Leon Egley Jack Franklin Raymond Kirgan Ronnie Sieders Ronald Lee Roberts Randall E. Rickey Richard A. Brandon
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Time of Meeting
Edward W. Miller, PO Box 351, Moberly, MO 65270 ..... Thomas J. Marshall, 902 Gilman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270. Fred F. Stuecken, 1028 Sinnock #1, Moberly, MO 65270 . Joel C. Ridgway, PO Box 49. Cairo, MO 65239 . Mark E. Nichols, 625 Gilman St., Moberly, MO 65270 . Harold K. Volle, RR 1, Box 178, Cairo, MO 65239 . James H. Patton, Rt. 2, Box 3, Clark, MO 65243 ..
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NlNTEENTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 . . .
Richard Vandeventer Timothy R. Jackson Dale McCampbell Ray E. Dowell
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Travis A. Graham, 705 W. 13th Terr., Carrollton, MO 64633 Lee Allen Fisher, RR 2, Box 180, Hale, MO 64643. Emmett Kirtley, RR 1, Sumner, MO 64681-9802 . Joseph E. Manson, Box 113, Keytesville, MO 65261 .
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TWENTIETH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997
City City City City
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James W. Brewer, 1006 E. 22nd Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116 Kirk McDaniel, Jr., 3918 W. 73rd St., Prairie Villiage, KS 66208 Lyman I. Ridgeway, 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068 Lyman I. Ridgeway, 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068 Richard P. Flaigle, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, MO 64106 Gustave R. Egner, 14501 E. 37th St., Independence, MO 64055
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Rising Sun Weston
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Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte
Compass Camden Point Fidelity , Adelphi Platte City
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13 Kansas City ....... 53 Weston ........... 120 169 339 355 504
Parkville. " ....... Camden Point...... Farley .......... " Edgerton .......... Platte City ........
Secretary's Name and Address
Irving G. Walmann ..... Paul John Norman ..... Eugene M. Pease ....... John Bunning ......... Steve Ray Loyd ........ Marion N. Boydstun .... Keith Boyer ...........
Eldon J. Cusic, 3001 NE 56th St., Kansas City, MO 64119. Leonard "Larry" Cook, 927 S. Broadway, Leavenworth, KS 66048-3101 ...................... Marvin G. Shull, 2304 NE Shady Ln., Gladstone, MO 64118 Carl E. Riddle, PO Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079....... Harvie Chaddock, 3401 NE 67th St., Gladstone, MO 64119 Marshall R. Welch, 503 Lewis, Edgerton, MO 64444 ...... Orville Livingston, Box 2357, Platte City, MO 64079 .....
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TWENTY路SECOND DISTRICT - AJJ of May 20, 1997 Jackson......... Jackson. " ......
Heroine .. " ...... Albert Pike .......
104 Kansas City ....... 219 Kansas City .......
Sheldon H. Snitz ....... Stephen Gillespie ......
Jackson......... Jackson. " ., .... Jackson. '" '" .. Jackson. '" .....
Ivanhoe .......... york ............. Swope Park ....... East Gate ... " ...
446 563 617 630
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Robert L. Hamilton ..... Alexander C. Hamlin, Sr. Kenneth F. Scott ....... John Tomlinson ........
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Sheffield .........
625 Kansas City .......
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Everett Fisher .........
Jackson......... Jackson.........
Rockhill .......... Country Club .....
663 Kansas City ....... 656 Kansas City .......
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City
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Edwin Dumstorff....... Clayton A. Chittim .....
Paul K. Kawakami, 820 E. 31st St., Kansas City, MO 64109 Teddie E. Harrison, 15421 Crackerneck Rd., Independence, MO 64055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Carter Hamilton, 6420 Acuff, Shawnee, KS 66216 . . . . . Jack R. Clark, Sr., 9931 McGee, Kansas City, MO 64114 . . Sergio Martinez, 10416 Crystal Ave., Kansas City, MO 64134 Lyle K. Croisant, 3516 Blue Ridge Cut Off, Kansas City, MO 64133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hugh E. Shurbert, 5138 N Corvington, Kansas City, MO 64119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard A. Mansfield, 1216 Agnes Ave., Kansas City, MO F.O. BeI\iamin Allen, II, 9714 Middleton, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Waverly Lexington
Lafayette . . . . . .. Lafayette . . . . . .. Ray. . . . . . . . . . .. Ray Ray
Higginsville Mount Hope Richmond Ray Ada
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61 Waverly 149 Lexington
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John B. Wilson Kenneth Sismore
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364 476 57 223 444
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Michael R. Gray James Gary Crabtree Rex A. Taylor Randy Ogan Arnold Bruns
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Higginsville Odessa Richmond Camden Orrick
. Gary E. Zumalt, 107 W Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096 James R. McCrary, 604 Glenn Dr., . Lexington, MO 64067-1943 Jack Beale, Rt. 2, Box 101, Higgensville, MO 64037 . Robert M. Keyserling, 103 E. College, Odessa, MO 64076 .. James. W. Stigall, 315 Wilson Blvd., Richmond, MO 64085. Robert E. Stonner, Rt. 1, Box 113A, Camden, MO 64017 .. John M. Hall, Rt. 3, Box 795, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Lodge , .. . . .
No.
Location
Arrow Rock Cambridge Trilumina Barbee
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55 63 205 217
Saline .... " ., ..
Oriental.
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518 Blackburn
Cooper Cooper
Cooper Wallace
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36 Boonville 456 Bunceton
Arrow Rock Slater Marshall Sweet Springs
Master's Name . . . . .
Jim Humburg Jimmy L. Willis Harold Claton James Lindemann
Secretary's Name and Address . . . .
. William R. Stith, Rt. 1, Box 69, Nelson, MO 65347 John 1. Akeman, Rt. 1, Box 189, Slater, MO 65349 . Earl D. Latimer, 674 W. Englewood, Marshall, MO 65340 . Francis Vaught, Jr., 906 So. Locust, Sweet Springs"MO 65351. . 路Consolidated with Sweet Springs No. 217
Time of Meeting 2nd Tues. 1st Tues. 1st Thurs. 3rd Thurs.
TWENTY-FIFfH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 , .. ..
Cooper Howard Howard
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Prairie Home Howard Fayette
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503 Prairie Home 4 New Franklin 47 Fayette
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Jerry L. Wehmeyer, 633 Sonya Dr., Boonville, MO 65233 .. Albert A. Eichhorn, 10220 Georgetown Dr., . Pilot Grove, MO 65276 路Consolidated with Cooper No. 36 路Consolidated to make Fayette-Howard No.4 Kerry L. G<>se, WM . . . . . Robert H. Bray, P.O. Box 290, Fayette, MO 65248 .
Billie R. Sullivan. . . . . . . Timothy E. Shrout ... . .
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59 Centralia ..... '" .
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Twilight Ashland
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114 Columbia ......... 156 Ashland ..........
William Michael Shansey Orval Lenger ..........
Hallsville
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336 Hallsville .........
James W. Bradley ......
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Boone Boone Boone
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Ancient Landmark. Acacia .
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356 Harrisburg ........ 602 Columbia .........
Joe Gruenden ......... Donald E. Schwartz.....
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Edward R. Torreyson, 201 A West Singleton, . Centralia, MO 65240 James G. Wade, 2801 W. Henley Dr., Columbia, MO 65202. Roger R. Taggart, 15775 S Hagons Rd., , .. , , . Ashland, MO 65010 H. Ray McKenzie, 6150 E. Low Crossing Rd., . Hallsville, MO 65255 Stephen Perkins, 18991 Hwy NN, Sturgeon, MO 65256 . James D. Schepers, 4009 Beach Pointe, . Columbia, MO 65203
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TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 Audrain ..... Audrain .. , " Callaway Callaway
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Hebron . Vandalia . Fulton , , .. New Bloomfield .
354 491 48 60
Callaway Callaway Montgomery
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Tebbetts Mokane Montgomery
565 Tebbetts . 612 Mokane . 246 Montgomery City .
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Mexico Vandalia Fulton New Bloomfield
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Charles R. Minney Tracey S. DeTienne James Clayton Paul Timothy Berry
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John K. Kennedy . Paul E. McCormack. " .. David K. Duren .
Jared Price, 909 Concordia, Mexico, MO 65265 . James E. Davis, 1251 W Hwy 54, Vandalia, MO 63382 . Timothy P. Osburn, 3833 State Rd. H, Fulton, MO 65251. . Gary L. Riddle, 5817 Cobblestone Ct., . Jefferson City, MO 65101 Ralph M. Davis, 5418 St., Hwy. 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080 . James E. Davis, 10219 County Rd. 443, Moake, MO 65059 Verle T. Naughton, Rt. 2, Box 254, . Montgomery City, MO 63361-9969
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Lodge
No.
Master's Name
Location
Lincoln. . . . . . . .. Lincoln. . . . . . . .. Lincoln. . . . . . . .. Lincoln.. Lincoln. . . . . . . .. Lincoln. . . . . . . ..
Troy Silex New Hope New Salem Nineveh Moscow
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34 75 199 270 473 558
Troy Silex Elsberry Winfield Olney Moscow Mills
Montgomery. . . .. Montgomery. . . .. St. Charles. . . . .. St. Charles. . . . .. St. Charles. . . . ..
Jonesburg Daggett Wentzville Palestine Mechanicsville
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457 492 46 241 260
Jonesburg McKittrick Wentzville St. Charles Defiance
Warren. . . . . . . .. Warren ,
Pauldingville Warrenton
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11 Wright City 609 Warrenton
Cole . . . . . . . . . .. Cole .. . . . . . . . ..
Jefferson Russellville
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Cole . . . . . . .. Moniteau . . . . . .. Osage . . . . . . . . ..
Hickory Hill California Chamois
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Howard Briggs Daniel Rhodes William Taylor John Adams J. Neal Kerns Albert McMitchell
CO CO
Time of Meeting
Secretary's Name and Address
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A. Brian Shulze, PO Box 1022, St. Charles, MO 63302-1022 John W. Baker, Jr., 117 Acorn Ln., Elsberry, MO 63343. . . . Winstun Bailey, 217 Hillcrest Dr., Elsberry, MO 63343. . . . Gerald Ashwill, RR 1, Box 289L, Winfield, MO 63389. . . . . William W. Haines, P.O. Box 67, Olney, MO 63370 .. . . . . . Raymond F. Jackson, 130 Palm Ct., Moscow Mills, MO 63362
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TlDRTIETH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 . . . . .
. Phillip W. Engel. William R. Rauschelbach . Oval G. Hankins Robert Hutchinson . Lewis O. Phillips, Jr .
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Donald Ray Jordan Richard C. Davis
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William E. Tuttle, 501 Cherry Ln., Warrenton, MO 63383 . 3rd Mon. Robert L. Schmidt, Rt. 1, Box 474, New Florence, MO 63363 2nd Tues. 1st & 3rd Wed. Frank H. Davis, 706 Love Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63366 . 1st & 3rd Tues. Fred H. Courtney, 3278 Janton Ln., Charles, MO 63301. .. H. Vayne Jacobs, 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles, MO 63303 . 2nd & 4th Mon. Conley De Priest, 566 Dietrich Rd., Foristell, MO 63348 .. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Gerald Lee Parris, 304 McKinley, Warrenton, MO 63388 .. 2nd & 4th Thurs.
TlDRTY-FIRST DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997
Osage . . . . . . . . ..
Linn
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Franklin. . . . . . ..
Sullivan
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Franklin. . . . . . .. Franklin. . . . . . .. Franklin. . . . . . .. Franklin. . . . . . .. Franklin. . . . . . .. Franklin. . . . . . .. Gasconade . . . . .. Gasconade . . . . ..
Gray Summit Hope FraternaL Columbia Easter Union Hermann Owensville
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43 Jefferson City 90 Russellville 211 Eugene 183 California 185 Chamois
326 Linn
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Neal O. Hubbard C. Lowell Flessa
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Danny R. Slone Jack Pate Allen Wiseman
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Johnnie R. Fowler
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Robert L. Hudson, 720 Kevin Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65101 Clifford C. Olsen, II, 103 West Cir., . Jefferson City, MO 65109 James Clark, Box 15, Tuscumbia, MO 65082 . . Billy R. Potter, Rt. 1, Box 1283, California, MO 65108 Steven D. Duncan, 909 Bannister Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109 . Frank Jost, PO Box 169, Linn, MO 65051
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Gray Summit Washington Robertsville Pacific St. Clair Union Hermann Owensville
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David Andrew Rowland .
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Jerry E. Askren . . John L. Erfurdt III John E. Cooper . Jeffrey L. Myers . George Albietz. . . . Robert G. Schiller . Marion L. Occhi Christopher R. Epstein ..
Dennis A. Watz, 1420 Hughes Ford Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080-2526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald L. Rochat, 105 Hill Dr., Gray Summit, MO 63039. . John L. Erfurdt, Jr., 3320 Hwy A, Washington, MO 63090 . Sam Smothers, 5748 Hwy. N, Robertsville, MO 63072 . . . . Roy E. Myers, 1317 W. St. Louis St., Pacific, MO 63069 .. . John Charles Clyde, 1310 Casey St., St. Clair, MO 63077. . Charles J. Hill, 380 Daniels Est., Union, MO 63084 . . . . . . Arthur C. Gaebler, 901 Washington St., Hermann, MO 65041 Kevin E. Weaver, 3705 Meadow Dr., House Springs, MO 63051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lodge
Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass
No.
Location
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Index Cass Grand River Belton Jewel
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54 147 276 450 480
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Coldwater Archie Cleveland
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485 Drexel 633 Archie 651 Cleveland
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Garden City Harrisonville Freeman Belton Pleasant Hill
Master's Name . . . . . . . .
Richard F. Flint Robert Stapleton Charles Leroy Diamond Richard Huffman Everett R. Foster
Secretary's Name and Address
Time of Meeting
. . . . .
Roger E. Orr, 29522 St., Rt. T, Garden City, MO 64747 . . . . Gerald Roberti!, 703 Webster, Harrisonville, MO 64701 . . . George O. Brown, 22025 S Night Rd., Peculiar, MO 64078 . Richard Calvin Middleton, 301 Pacific Dr., Belton, MO 64012 James W. Williams, 18608 E. Hubach Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank E. Fink. . . . . . . . . Donald W. Emery, 520 N. 3rd, Drexel, MO 64774. . . . . . . . . Ed Terval. . . . . . . . . . . . . David E. Reiman, Rt. 2, Box 175, Adrian, MO 64720. . . . . • Consolidated with Grand River No. 276
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Amsterdam Butler Crescent Hill Foster
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141 254 368 554
Amsterdam Butler Adrain Foster
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John Bagby Neal Dykman Robert M. Robey James A. Caskey
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Carl F. Stanfill, Rt. 1, Box 389, Amoret, MO 64722 .. Charles K. Silvers, Rt. 4, Box 253, Butler, MO 64730 Joe Frazier, RR 2, Box 20, Adrain, MO 64720 William V. Mullies, RR 1, Box 95A, Hume, MO 64752
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TffiRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 Benton Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Pettis Pettis
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Shawnee Knob Noster Holden Corinthian Cold Spring Sedalia Granite
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653 245 262 265 274 236 272
Warsaw Knob Noster Holden Warrensburg Leeton Sedalia Sedalia
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Clyde Webb Walter P. Cutler Scotty Walker Mitchell P. Hanson Larry Wallace Forrest E. Lewis R. Scott Gardner
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B. Leroy Smith, Box 1013, Warsaw, MO 65355 .... John T. Cecelia, 932 Ridge Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 John J. Wharton, 1601 S. Market St., Holden, MO 64040 .. Bill George, 164 N.E. 151, Warrensburg, MO 64093-8201 .. Charles R. Eye, P.O. Box 196, 122 N. Lee, Leeton, MO 64761 Robert David Weikal, 420 S. Grand Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301 Roy E. Talbott, 1308 S. Kentucky Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301
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No.
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Windsor Clinton St. Clair Circle Lowry City Appleton City
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29 548 273 342 403 412
Master's Name
Location Windsor Clinton Osceola '" Roscoe Lowry City Appleton City
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Walter F. Acker Terry L. Barrow John William Reeves John W. Hill Arthur S. Krebs, III Robert Michael Dines
Secretary's Name and Address . . . . . .
Kenneth S. Williams, 107 N Washington, Windsor, MO 65360 Harry I. Jerome, 316 N. 5th St., Clinton, MO 64735. . . . . . George K. Parsons, Rt 2, Box 242AA, Osceola, MO 64776. . George F. Clark, PO Box 61, Roscoe, MO 64781. . . . . . . . . . Billy J. Bailey, RR 1, Box 148 E, Osceola, MO 64776. . . . . . John B. Browning, 1589 S.w. 1000, Montrose, MO 64770. .
Time of Meeting 1st & 3rd Tues. 2nd & 4th Tues. 3rd Tues. 2nd Wed. 1st Fri. 3rd Mon.
Camden Camden Laclede Laclede Miller Pulaski Pulaski
. . . . . . .
Linn Creek Macks Creek Laclede Conway Iberia Waynesville Richland
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152 433 83 528 410 375 385
Crawford Crawford Dent Maries Maries Maries Phelps Phelps Phelps Pulaski Texas
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Lebanon Cuba Salem Vienna Belle Lanes Prairie Rolla St. James Equality Arlington Latimer
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77 312 225 94 373 531 213 230 497
Camdenton Macks Creek Lebanon Conway Iberia Waynesville Richland
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James Buckley Kenneth A. Tucker N. Wayne Calk Jerry Kevin Johnson Jack Earl Hunt Roy L. Wrightson Richard R. Jensen
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John Grieve, Rt. 1, Box 106 G-1, Climax Spgs., MO 65324 . Robert I. Langley, HC 67, Box 1415, Rocheport, MO 65787 Allen W. Simpson, 23048 Ravine Ln., Lebanon, MO 65536. James W. Fisher, Rt. 1, Box 310, Phillipsburg, MO 65722. . Robert L. Nave, 401 E Main, Iberia, MO 65486. . . . . . . . . . Fred A. McMillan, 501 Broadway St., Waynesville, MO 65583 Anthony Garman, 81 Willow Ln., Lebanon, MO 65536. . . .
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Alan R. Grayson Walter E. Aytes Kent C. Craighead Daniel Snodgrass Larry K. Hicks Fred D. McCormack James B. Stephenson Ralph L. Davis RayWann Doyle Giesler Richard Sphar
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George R. Ogden, 409 1st St., Steelville, MO 65565 . . Bob Stubblefield, 502 Pine St., Cuba, MO 65453-1623 . Harold E. Harston, 403 So. Hickory, Salem, MO 65560 . Edwin W. Honse, PO Box 699, Vienna, MO 65582 . Russell J. Ridenhour, Rt. I, Box 92, Belle, MO 65013 . Robert Bullock, 18601 CR436, St. James, MO 65559 Norman E. Ragan, 11975 Co. Rd., 8010, Rolla, MO 65401 . Richard H. Davis, 10319 Private Dr., St. James, MO 65559 George E. Omsbey, 16563 State Rt. T, Newburg, MO 65550 . Paul E. Beydler, P.O. Box 327, Dixon, MO 65459 . Stanley Ritz, 19309 Robertson Dr., Licking, MO 65542
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Lodge
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Location
Master's Name
Jefferson ........ Jefferson ........ Jefferson ........ Jefferson ........ St. Francois ..... Washington .....
DeSoto ........... Joachim .......... Shekinah ......... Herculaneum ..... Blackwell ........ Tyro .............
119 164 256 338 535 12
DeSoto ........... Hillsboro .......... Crystal City ....... Herculaneum ...... Blackwell ......... Caledonia .........
Hal K. Fielder ......... Mark E. Freiner ....... W. Lloyd Nausley ...... Alfred H. Rhiner ....... Robert Gearhart ....... Stanley Dunlap ........
Washington ..... Washington .....
Potosi............ Irondale ..........
131 Potosi ............ 143 Irondale ..........
John D. Rupp .......... Lester Mosier .........
Washington .....
Belgrade .........
632 Belgrade ..........
Donnie Isgrig..........
Dallas .......... Hickory....... , . Hickory......... Polk ........... Polk ...........
Riddick .......... Hogle's Creek ..... Hermitage ........ Bolivar........... Pleasant Hope .....
361 279 288 195 467
Secretary's Name and Address
Time of Meeting
Lester Maxwell Fielder, 103 Margies Way, DeSoto, MO 63020 2nd & 4th Thurs. Amos K. Meyer, 806 Lindsay Ave., Crystal City, MO 63019 2nd & 4th Tues. Jerry D. Wilson, 2825 N. Selma Dr., Festus, MO 63028 .... 2nd Sat. A. Elmo Blum, Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048 ....... 1st & 3rd Thurs. David L. Seiferd, 5835 Lynn View Acres, Hillsboro, MO 63050 1st Sat. Gerald A. Bush, RR 3, Box 73900, Potosi, MO 63664...... Sat. on or before full moon Leroy E. Peterson, RR 2, Box 225, Potosi, MO 63664 ..... 2nd Mon. Jerry B. Dunlap, 358 Old Irondale Rd., Bismark, MO 63624-9611 ......................... 1st & 3rd Sat. Ronald Pierce, Rt. 1, Box 69, Caledonia, MO 63631. ...... 3rd Sat.
FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997 Buffalo ........... Wheatland ........ Hermitage ........ Bolivar ........... Pleasant Hope .....
David L. Kramer ....... Joseph Jones .......... Leo Pitts ............. Bill Tummons ......... James L. Choates, Jr....
Richard Morris Fair, RR 2, Box 251, Elkland, MO 65644 .. Robert E. Bulmer, Rt. 2, Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779 . James C. Munden, Rt. I, Box 204, Hermitage, MO 65665 .. Jeffrey F. Boyce, 740 E College St., Boliver, MO 65613 .... Robert E. Crowell, 105 W Cowan, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
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Stockton ......... Jerusalem ........ Washington .......
283 Stockton .......... 315 Jerico Springs...... 87 Greenfield .........
John W. Bogardus ...... Richard E. Sprenkle .... Bill D. Cooper .........
Russell M. Gillis, RR 4, Box 213 C20, Stockton, MO 65785. Joe L. Levi, Rt. 4, Box 119A, Stockton, MO 65785 ........ Charles Adams, Rt. 2, Box 332, Greenfield, MO 65661 ....
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County
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Barton ....... , . Barton ....... , . Cedar ..........
Hermon .......... Lamar ........... Clintonville .......
No.
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name
Location
187 Liberal ........... 292 Lamar ............ 482 Eldorado Springs ...
Thad yount ........... Everett Felkner, Jr...... Marcellis Alexander .... James D. Woolverton .... Frank M. Council ...... Clarence C. Luther ..... Michael G. Lasley ...... Clyde William Hickman . Robert L. Bryan........
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Vernon Vernon Vernon Vernon Vernon Vernon
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Osage............ Sheldon .......... Schell City........ Montevallo ....... Unity ............ Walker ...........
303 371 448 490 495 605
Nevada ........... Sheldon ........... Schell City ........ Montevallo ........ Richards .......... Walker ...........
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Jasper. Jasper. Jasper. Jasper. Jasper. Jasper. Jasper. Jasper.
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Carthage Sarcoxie Joplin Fellowship Jasper Carterville Mineral Webb City
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197 293 335 345 398 401 471 512
Carthage Sarcoxie Joplin Joplin Jasper Carterville Oronogo Webb City
Jasper. . . . . . . . .. Jasper. . . . . . . . ..
Carl Junction Criterion
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549 Carl Junction 586 Alva
Greene . . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . .. Greene. . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . ..
United . O'Sullivan . Ash Grove . Solomon . Gate of the Temple. Republic .
5 7 100 271 422 570
Springfield ........ Walnut Grove ...... Ash Grove ........ Springfield ........ Springfield ........ Republic ..........
Eldon Cobb ........... Steve Gilkey .......... Michael O. Britain ...... C. Scott Houge ......... Robert E. Kendall ...... James G. Keeling ......
Greene . . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . ..
Strafford Willard
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608 Strafford .......... 620 Willard ...........
Jerry Moore ........... Mark A. Stephans ......
Webster . . . . . . .. Webster . . . . . . .. Webster . . . . . . .. Webster . . . . . . .. Webster . . . . . . .. Greene . . . . . . . ..
Webster Doric Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Daylight
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98 300 439 459 477 678
Marshfield ........ Elkland ........... Rogersville ........ Seymour .......... Rogersville ........ Springfield ........
Allen W. Rust. ......... David A. Hornberger .... Glen F. Cron .......... Herbert A. Cornelius .... Bill J. Vaughan ........ Stephen Peace .........
D. Frank Adams, Box 87, Liberal, MO 64762 ............ Floyd G. Eaves, 51 N.W. 57th Ln., Lamar, MO 64759 ..... Ronald L. Sibley, 225 W Fields Blvd., EI Dorado Springs, MO 64744...................... Condon Eugene Story, RR 2, Box 332A, Nevada, MO 64772 James Wisehart, Box 8, Sheldon, MO 64784 ............ Eric D. Christie, RR I, Schell City, MO 64783 ........... H. Gene Lasley, Rt. 2, Box 153, Sheldon, MO 64784 ...... Wayne J. Houston, RR Box 125, Richards, MO 64778 ..... Roy Lee Foremen, 307 E Leslie Ave., Walker, MO 64790...
Time of Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Tues. 2nd Thurs. 2nd Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 2nd Wed. 1st Sat. 1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Thurs.
FORTY路FOURTH DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997
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William G. Haws Stan Garber Benny L. Roach James D. Hardy Clinton Smith Bruce L. Morgan Michael Simon Gary Phillips
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Carroll D. Hendrickson, P.O. Box 274, Carthage, MO 64836 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Tues. Louis W. Kuhnel, RR2, Box 50-A, Sarcoxie, MO 64862 . . . . William E. Gilstrap, 4195 S. Duquesne Rd., Joplin, MO 64804 1st & 3rd Mon. James H. Doran, PO 1235, Joplin, MO 64802 . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd & 4th Fri. Don Johnson, PO Box 124, Jasper, MO 64755. . . . . . . . . . . 1st & 3rd Tues. James D. Lloyd, Rt. 3, Box 82, Joplin, MO 64801. . . . . . . . . 1st & 3rd Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. David N. Behymer, 1129 Ivy Rd., Webb City 64870-9704 . . Howard L. Peterson, 3416 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 64804-3735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd & 4th Thurs. 2nd & 4th Wed. Roger E. Adams, 5160 Kolkmeyer Dr., Joplin, MO 64804 . . Wayne A. Lawson, 4500 E. 26th, Joplin, MO 64804. . . . . . . 2nd Tues.
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James A. Nunn, 462 N. Farm Rd. 203, Strafford, MO 65757 Art Dotson, 5676 Hwy. 123, Walnut Grove, MO 65770-9028 Elmer J. Conner, 226 N Pringle Av., Ash Grove, MO 65604. Marvin J. Pennell, 8242 W. Farm Rd., Springfield, MO 65802 Larry W. Ketron, Box 9805, Springfield, MO 65801-9805 .. Ernest L. Fanning, 4052 W. Sunshine, Lot 126, Springfield, MO 65807 ............................ Gary Yarbrough, 8104 N. St. Hwy 125, Strafford, MO 65757 Jimmy Williams, 8756 W Farm Rd. 124, Springfield, MO 65802 ............................ J. Edward Blinn, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield, MO 65706 ..... Joe Atteberry, Box 423, Strafford, MO 65757 ............ Randall J. Jones, Rt. 3, Box 159, Rogersville, MO 65742 ... Dean Rowe, Box 115, Seymour, MO 65746 .............. Jeffrey D. Lee, 3402 S. Valley View, Springfield, MO 65804 Oral D. Benskin, 241 E. Hines, Republic, MO 65738 ......
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Lodge .
No.
Location
Master's Name . . . . . . .
Secretary's Name and Address
Time of Meeting
. Kenneth B. Smith, PO Box 1417,Ava, MO 65608 . Thomas F. Chapman, PO Box 96, Houston, MO 65483 James F. Wewer, 907 Broadway St., Waynesville, MO 65583 Stanley Norin, HCR 67, Box 93, Summersville, MO 65571 .. E. Joe Slater, 1110 Hillcrest, Mt. Grove, MO 65711. . Charles Brazeal, Box 101 Grant St., Mansfield, MO 65704 Sam J. Shafer, 880 Hwy. PP, Norwood, MO 65717 .
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26 177 469 555 158 543 622
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Van Buren
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509 Van Buren . . . . . . ..
Joe Hoskins. . . . . . . . . . .
James E. Newton, Box 135, Van Buren, MO 63965
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Grandin Hopewell Barnesville Bunker Delphian Winona Eminence
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579 239 353 675 137 430 607
William F. Smith Roger Rutter Curtis W. Randolph Dennis Parker Kenneth Wisecarver Harold Weaver Richard Tyler
Herbert P. Joplin, RR #2, Box 2441, Ellsinore, MO 63937 .. James M. Johnson, Rt. 1, Box 182, Black, MO 63625 ..... Bernard L. Morrison, Rt. 3, Box 237, Redford, MO 63665 .. David Bunett, P.O. Box 364, Bunker, MO 63629 . David E. Reed, Rt. 2, Box 2942, Mountain View, MO 65548 . Gordon Buckner, P.O. Box 84, Winona, MO 65588 David L. Ratliff, HCR 3, Box 20F, Eminence, MO 65466 .
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Ava Houston Plato Summersville Mountain Grove Mansfield Norwood
. David R. Norman Charles M. Hartman, Jr.. James F. Wewer . . Charles A. Anderson Joe R Sneiderman . Kenneth Miller . . Richard L. Forrest
Ava Texas Plato Summersville Mountain Grove Mansfield Norwood
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FORTY路SEVENTH DISTRICT - AB of May 20, 1997 Carter Carter Reynolds Reynolds Reynolds Shannon Shannon Shannon
Grandin Lesterville Ellington Bunker Birch Tree Winona Eminence
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Sat. on or after full moon 2nd Mon. 4th Sat. 2nd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Fri. 1st & 3rd Mon. 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs.
St. Francois St. Francois St. Francois ..
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St. Francois .. St. Genevieve ....
Star of the West Mosaic Viburnum Marcus Bismarck Farmington St. Francois
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133 351 676 110 41 132 234
Ironton ........... Belleview ......... Viburnum ......... Fredericktown .. Bismarck ......... Farmington........ Libertyville ........
Anthony N. Cole ....... Arrested their Charter Cletus H. Faircloth ..... James O. Goldsberry .... Lelan L. Cowan ........ Tom Boyd............. Stephen C. Monrotus ...
Samaritan Pendleton Leadwood
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424 Bonne Terre ....... 551 Doe Run .......... 598 Leadwood .........
Gerald Kim ........... James W. Watkins ...... Carl Cantrell, Jr........
Elvins-Ionic Saline
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154 Desloge ........... 226 St. Mary's .........
Lawrence Kelly ........ Jules T. Brown .........
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G. Wesley Lloyd, 21 Crescent Dr., Viburnum, MO 65566 ... Hugo D. Walka, 1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645 . David I. Mayo, Jr., P.O. Box 412, Bismarck, MO 63624-0412 .. Donald E. McGuire, P.O. Box 384, Farmington, MO 63640 . David E. Womack, 9043 State Rte. AA, Farmington, MO 63640 ........................... Dale W. Newcomer, 5115 Hwy. 4, Valles Mines, MO 63087 .. Glen Watkins, 3773 Hwy. W, Doe Run, MO 63637 ........ Harold E. Williams, 602 Champs Elysees Dr., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 ........................... C. Wilburn Horn, PO Box 1546, Desloge, MO 63601 ...... R Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville, MO 63775 ..
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No.
Lodge
Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Bollinger . Bollinger . Cape Girardeau ..
Trowel Zalma St. Mark's
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440 Marble Hill ........ 545 Zalma ............ 93 Cape Girardeau ....
Owel W. Lincoln........ Mack Jack Jackson ..... James D. Riehn ........
Cape Girardeau..
West View
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103 Millersville ........
Michael King ..........
Cape Girardeau.. Cape Girardeau.. Cape Girardeau.. Cape Girardeau..
Mystic Tie . Whitewater . Excelsior . Harold O. Grauel ..
Oak Ridge ......... Whitewater........ Jackson ........... Cape Girardeau ....
Everett J. Sharonborg ... Ronald L. Estes ........ Ronald Clark .......... Vincent Wingo .........
Perry. . . . . . . . . .. Scott. . . . . . . . . ..
Perryville Chaffee
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221 417 441 672
670 Perryville ......... 615 Chaffee ...........
Meridith Bert ......... Wayne Hampton, Jr.....
Floyd N. Lincoln, HC 64, Box 777, Grassy, MO 63753 ..... Cletes O. Cato, HC 01, Box 525, Zalma, MO 63787 ....... George Jenkins, Jr., 646 Whitelaw, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. ....................... Rusby D. Niswonger, 950 County Rd. 352, Mil\ersville, MO 63766 ........................... Lonnie P. Seabaugh, 7543 St. Hwy. B, Oak Ridge, MO 63769 James R. Haynes, Box 366, Whitewater, MO 63785....... Joe D. Masterson, 1802 Co. Rd. 614, Jackson, MO 63755 .. Cecil O. Blaylock, 1993 Longview Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. ....................... Kenneth E. Corse, Rt. 6, Box lA, Perryville, MO 63775 ... Norman A. Proffer, 1824 Co. Rd. 379, Whitewater, MO 63785
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Sat. 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Tues. 2nd & 4th Fri. 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs.
Charleston
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407 Charleston
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Robert Schweizer
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Scott. . . . . . . . . .. Scott. . . . . . . . . .. Stoddard. . . . . . .. Stoddard. . . . . . .. Stoddard. . . . . . .. Stoddard. . . . . . .. Stoddard. . . . . . ..
Morley Sikeston Bloomfield Lakeville Dexter Advance Puxico
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184 310 153 489 532 590 596
Morley Sikeston Bloomfield Bell City Dexter Advance Puxico
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Willie Dudley Harold Head Todd A. Gibbs Jim Rampley Dewey Pry Denver L. Robinett Lester Hemby
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New Madrid. . . .. New Madrid. . . .. New Madrid. . . .. Pemiscot. . . . . . ..
Point Pleasant New Madrid Odom Caruthersville
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176 429 671 461
Conran New Madrid Portageville Caruthersville
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Alferd L. Walker, 409 Clifford Dr., Bertrand, MO 63823-9779 . . Lloyd E. Michelsen, P.O. Box 171, Oran, MO 63771 Kenneth L. Stallings, P.O. Box 1904, Sikeston, MO 63801-1904 Johnny M. Robey, Sr., P.O. Box 548, Bloomfield, MO 63825 Ronald S. Weeks, 104 Spring Dr., Sikeston, MO 63801 .... Richard A. Holland, 1013 Cedar Lane, Dexter, MO 63841 .. James J. Hames, Box 522 Advance, MO 63730 . Leo H. Lowery, 20046 County Rd. 283, Puxico, MO 63960 .
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Hershel A. Bowden Herbert Mays Raymond Buck John Karnes
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. Robert J. McAlister, Box 393, Portageville, MO 63873 . Charles C. Hatley, Box 203, New Madrid, MO 63869 Hershel A. Bowden, Jr., P.O. Box 383, Portageville, MO 63873 James E. Alexander, P.O. Box 216, Cooter, MO 63839 .....
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No.
Lodge . . . . .
Poplar Bluff Composite Naylor Greenville Wayne
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209 369 568 107 526
Howell
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Mt. Zion
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327 West Plains
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name
Location
Butler Ripley Ripley Wayne Wayne
Poplar Bluff Doniphan Naylor Greenville Piedmont
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Michael F. Holifield Odell Gibson Wayne Armour Rondal Rose James R. Tinker
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C.E. <Bud) Divine, 2616 Sherrylane, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Verneal A. Pigg, Rte. 3, Box 359-225, Doniphan, MO 63935 . John A. Drennan, HC 73, Box 2740, Fairdealing, MO 63939 Junior E. Wilson, P.O. Box 563, Greenville, MO 63944 .... Fred I. Fox, R.R. 1, Box 1157, Piedmont, MO 63957-9801 ..
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues. 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Sat.
FIFl'Y路THIRD DISTRICT - As of May 20, 1997
Howell . Howell Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon Ozark . Ozark . Ozark ..
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Ozark .....
Ingomar Mountain View Alton Woodside Clifton Koshkonong Sampson Bayou Rockbridge
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Robert Burns .....
536 637 255 387 463 582 298 365 435
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Willow Springs .. Mountain View . Alton . Thomasville . Thayer . Koshkonong . Theodosia . Bakersfield . Almartha .
496 Gainesville
George A. Collins John W. Adams Edward R. Roeder, Jr Leroy Croney Ernest E. Miller James R. Denton Terry W. Mustion Richard C. Hoover Frank Evans Royce E. Wheeler
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Charles L. Bannister....
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Gene W. Friebe, 8113 County Rd. 4730, West Plains, M065775 . John T. Bailey, 720 CR 1110, Willow Springs, MO 65793 .. Ray C. Wells, Sr., P.O. Box 1193, Mountain View, MO 65548 Charles J. Clemen, Jr., Rt. 2, Box 2347, Alton, MO 65606 .. Claude H. Malone, HC 3, Box 95, Birch Tree, MO 65438 .. Bill D. Williams, 304 Cardine, Thayer, MO 65791 . . David N. Frealy, Rt. 2, Box 2255, Thayer, MO 65791 Jimmy Crane, HCR 5, Box 5640, Theodosia, MO 65761 . Frankie L. Evans, P.O. Box 104, Bakersfield, MO 65609-0104 William W. Clements, 214 N. Lincoln Ave., . Mansfield, MO 65704 Barney Douglas, HCR-l, Box 63, Gainesville, MO 65655 ..
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Sparta
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James N. May
Christian ..... , .
Friend
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352 Ozark
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James R. Shaklee III ....
Christian Stone Stone Taney Taney Stone
Billings Galena Crane Forsyth Branson Table Rock
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379 515 519 453 587 680
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Michael Cargill James C. Huntsinger Jackie W. Robinson Jonnie Essary Robert M. Siegel Lloyd "Tony" Root
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Billings Galena Crane . Forsyth Branson . Kimberling City
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Fri. night on or before full moon Kenneth R. Grozinger, 3023 E. Avalon Dr., . 1st Tues. Springfield, MO 65804 . 1st Thurs. Dale W. Ebert, 1743 St. Hwy. 13, Billings, MO 65610 1st & 3rd Thurs. Carnell E. Cutbirth, Rt. I, Box 293B, Galena, MO 65656 .. Allen Berkstresser, P.O. Box 349-B, Crane, MO 65633 . 2nd & 4th Tues. Norman Price, P.O. Box 1413, Forsyth, MO 65653-1413 . 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Mon. . Alvin H. Jones, Box 111, Powersite, MO 65731 Daniel C. Smith, Rt. 3, Box 680, Kimberling City, MO 65686 2nd & 4th Tues. I-l
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Lodge
No.
Master's Name
Location
Time of Meeting
Secretary's Name and Address
Barry. . . . . . . . .. Barry . . . . . . . . ..
Monett Barry
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129 Monett ........... 367 Washburn .........
Tony Wormington ...... James A. Lee ..........
Barry . . . . . . . . ..
Pythagoras
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383 Cassville ..........
Irvon (Bud) Planchon ...
Barry . . . . . . . . .. Barry . . . . . . . . .. Lawrence. . . . . .. Lawrence . . . . . ..
Comfort Central Crossing Mount Vernon Canopy
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533 674 99 284
Wheaton .......... Shell Knob ........ Mount Vernon ..... Aurora ...........
David J. Baker......... Virgil B. Barton ........ James Maenner ........ Thomas L. Taylor ......
Lawrence . . . . . .. Lawrence . . . . . ..
Decatur Miller
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400 Pierce City ........ 567 Miller ............
Michael Ferguson ...... Keith E. Faucett .......
McDonald. . . . . .. McDonald. . . . . .. Newton. . . . . . . .. Newton. . . . . . . .. ,. Newton
Southwest Anderson Neosho Granby Stella
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466 621 247 514 538
Miller. . . . . . . . .. Morgan. . . . . . . .. Morgan. . . . . . . ..
Ionia Versailles.. Barnett
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381 Eldon . 320 Versailles 591 Barnett
Jackson......... Jackson.........
Independence ..... Summit ..........
John W. Eden, 1106 E. Cale St., Monett, MO 65708-2166 .. 1st Thurs. Michael L. Shafer, 1733 S. Garrison, Carthage, MO 64836-3046. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Sat. Kenneth L. Robbins, 111 Rosedale St., . Cassville, MO 65625-1837 1st & 3rd Thurs. Raymond C. Licklider, Rt. I, Box 944, Exeter, MO 65647 .. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Robert C. Cannon, HCR3, Box 3197, Shell Knob, MO 65747 1st Tues. Dan T. Ditzler, RR 2, Box 43B, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712-9678 1st & 3rd Tues. Joe Comer, 10 Wesley Ct., Methodist Manor, Marionville, MO 65705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Allan O. Denny, 404 Elm St., Pierce City, MO 65723-1160. 2nd Mon. Ron D. Myers, Box 75, Halltown, MO 65664 . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIFTY路SIXTH DISTRICT - AB of May 20, 1997 Southwest City Anderson Neosho Granby Stella
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*Consolidated with Anderson No. 621 Gerald B. Robertson, RR 2, Box 137R, Noel, MO 64854 Rodney Mitchell. . . . . . . James T. Williams. . . . . . Henry A. Freund, 307 E. Main, Neosho, MO 64850 Joseph D. McBride, Box 126, Newtonia, MO 64853 Stanley Johnson. . . . . . . Robert L. Hart, Box 134, Stella, MO 64867 Hershel W. Jones. . . . . . .
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FIFTY路EIGHTH DISTRICT - AB of May 20, 1997
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William T. Proctor Ed Head Daniel A. Boardman
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M. Paul Plank, RR 4, Box 82, Eldon, MO 65026-9316 . . Hugh Smith, 113 N. Monroe, Versailles, MO 65084 Randy Eppeneaur, 204 East Green, Versailles, MO 65084 .
Patrick Masten ........ William K. Hulse .......
Jackson.........
McDonald ........
324
Independence ......
William H. Lindsey .....
Jackson.........
Blue Springs ......
337 Blue Springs .......
Raymond Markley......
Jackson.........
Raytown .........
391
Raytown ..........
Donald R. David .......
Jackson......... Jackson......... Jackson.........
Christian ....... " Buckner.......... Cecile Daylight ....
392 Oak Grove ........ 501 Buckner .......... 35 Kansas City .......
Donald G. Myers ....... Daniel L. Heiser ....... Duane O. Steele........
Jackson....... ,. Jackson .........
Marlborough ...... Mt. Washingtol' ....
569 Grandview ........ 614 Independence ......
Barry L. Bausenback ... John R. Brown .........
Jackson......... Jackson....... , . Jackson....... , .
Grandview........ Grain Valley ...... Harry S Truman ...
618 Grandview ........ 644 Grain Valley ....... 679 Grandview ........
Aldon R. Nations ....... James I. Nelston ....... Merrill A. Wright .......
Ronald Hickey, 1719 S. Pearl St., Independence, MO 64055-1433 Samuel Givens Owen, 8914 E. 83rd St., Raytown, MO 64138-3203 ......................... Kenneth M. Fitzgerel, 1403 E. Parker, Independence, MO 64050 ......................... William E. Broggi, Sr., 401 S. 21st St., Blue Springs, MO 64015 .......................... Chriss L. Green, Jr., 3104 Claremont, Independence, MO 64052 ......................... Donald Dennis, Rt. 2, Box 82, Bates City, MO 64011 ...... Stanton T. Brown, PO Box 239, Buckner, MO 64016 ...... Thomas L. Coleman, 8229 NW Barrybrook Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151 ........................... James E. Morris, 10811 Oak, Kansas City, MO 64114 .... C. Keith Wilkinson, Sr., 215 So. Hunter, Independence, MO 64050 ......................... Morris F. Coburn, 908 E. Pearl, Harrisonville, MO 64701. . James E. Hess, 1215 RD Mize Rd., Grain Valley, MO 64029 Roy N. Thomas, 1371110th Ter., Grandview, MO 64030 ...
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Lodge
Dunklin ........
Kennett ..........
Dunklin ....... Dunklin ........ Dunklin ........ Dunklin ........ Dunklin ........ Stoddard........
Four Mile......... Hornersville ...... Cardwell ......... Malden .......... Clarkton ......... Bernie ...........
No.
Location
Jackie D. Crawford .....
Campbell ......... Hornersville ....... Cardwell .......... Malden ........... Clarkton .......... Bernie ............
J. Michael Gray ........ Charles E. Jackson ..... Jim Burgess........... Terry Karlish .......... Orville F. Roberts ...... Clyde Timberlake ......
212 215 231 406 645 573
Secretary's Name and Address
Master's Name
68 Kennett...........
C. Steven Williams, 2113 Eastwood Ave., Kennett, MO 63857-2361. .................................... C.w. Clifford, Box 116, Campbell, MO 63933 ............ Leon Huffines, 609 George Stery, Hornersville, MO 63855. James Scott, 9545 County Rd. 545, Kennett, MO 63857-9801 Thomas Chidister, 1209 Charlotte Dr., Malden, MO 638-0136 Lloyd E. Hankins, 306 E. Clark St., Clarkton, MO 63837 .. Jack R. Lewis, 2215 Old Mt. Hope, Lonedell, MO 63060-1220
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Mon. 3rd Tues. 2nd Tues. 2nd & 4th Mon. 2nd & 4th Thurs.
St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........
Beacon ........... Bridgeton ........ Paul Revere-Progress Ferguson ......... Wellston ......... Overland-Occidental Mizpah-Mt. Moriah
3 Hazelwood ........ 80 657 542 613 623 40
St. Johns .......... St. Louis ........ Ferguson .......... Hazelwood ........ St. Louis .......... Florissant .........
St. Louis ........
Jennings .........
640 Jennings ........
St. Louis ........ St. Louis ........ St. Louis ....... ,
Berkeley ......... Florissant ........ Lewis & Clark .....
667 Berkeley ....... 668 Hazelwood ........ 677 St. Johns ..........
Farrell Phillip Johnson, 7226 Hazelcrest Dr., Hazelwood, MO 63042 ............................ Eugene Bunett, Jr...... Tom Hennenhoefer, PO Box 38, Hazelwood, MO 63042 ... Paul C. Neuenkirk, 9252 Edna St., St. Louis, MO 63137 .. James E. DeWeese ..... Tony Leech ........... Mark Snead, 1673 Kingsford, Florissant, MO 63031-2426. Paul Lombardo ........ Harold Walton, 8826 Heather Ln., Hazelwood, MO 63042 . Aaron L. Fain, 65 Woodland Dr., Foley, MO 63347-9765 ... Eugene Myers ......... Larry D. Ross.......... Charles R. Huddleston, 16790 Sinks Rd., Florissant, MO 63034 ............................ Gary W. Holland ....... Roy S. Arnold, 3010 Valley Ridge Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376-7153 .............. , ......... Mark C. Snead......... Derrell Gardner, 461 Chelsea, St. Charles, MO 63304 .... Don L. Taylor, 568 Prentice Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376-4547 . Ron Reynolds.......... *Consolidated with Florissant No. 668
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City of St. Louis .. St. Louis ........ City of St. Louis .. City of St. Louis ..
Naphtali ...... Polar Star ........ Pride of the West .. Cosmos ..........
25 79 179 282
St. Louis .......... Clayton ........... St. Louis .......... St. Louis ..........
Robert W. Tod ......... Gerald E. Vishy ........ William H. Dickey ...... Harvey R. Soule .......
City of St. Louis ..
Tuscan...........
360 St. Louis ..........
William F. Whittom .....
St. Louis ........
Rose Hill .........
550 Creve Coeur .......
Erick V. Kern ..........
City of St. Louis .. St. Louis ...... St. Louis ..
Olive Branch ... Clayton ....... Brentwood .....
576 St. Louis ... ..... 601 Clayton .... ...... 616 Clayton .... ......
Paul Smith............ William E. Pollock ...... Robert E. Cox, Jr.......
St. Louis ... City of St. Louis ..
Benjamin Franklin. St. Louis Missouri ..
642 Creve Coeur ....... 1 Webster Groves ....
Jeffrey Harris ......... Ronald Avery .....
Secretary's Name and Address Walter McDaniel, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 Fred O. Hahn, 780 Jerome Ln., Cahokia, IL 62206 ....... Harold F. Simmons, 242 Turf Ct., Webster Groves, MO 63119 Raymond B. Williams, 4521 Whitfield Ln., St. Louis, MO 63134-3821 ......................... Thomas F. Milligan, 3927 Roland Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-2517 ..................................... Thomas O. Gooch, 32 Weldon Springs Heights, St. Charles, MO 63304-5623 ....................... Melvin S. Acord, 1349 Graham Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 . Emory J. Hampel, 465 Oak Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 .... Kenneth R. Koerber, 4552 Towne Center Dr., St. Louis, MO 63128-3049 ..................................... Marcus A. Hirsch, 1233 Los Padres Ct., Chesterfield, MO 63017 Wallace E. Beavers, P.O. Box 5810, St. Louis, MO 63134-0810
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Fri. 2nd Wed. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Tues. 2nd & 4th Tues. 2nd & 4th Tues. 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Thurs.
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Ronald B. Ruethain ...
St. Louis ........
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St. Louis ........ St. Louis ...... St. Louis ....... , St. Louis ....... , St. Louis ....... ,
Keystone-Trinity... Fenton ........... Meramac ......... Crestwood-Anchor . West Gate ........
243 Webster Groves .... 281 Fenton............ 313 Eureka .... ...... 443 Crestwood .. ...... 445 Kirkwood .. ......
Robert M. Lourwood .... Patrick M. Griffin ...... Franklin Duckett ...... Spencer A. Kendall ..... Robert R. Thousand ....
Louis .. .... Louis .. .... Louis .. .... Louis ........ Louis ....... , Louis ........
Kirkwood ......... Maplewood ....... Forest Park ....... Valley Park ....... Algabil-Freedom ... Arnold ...........
484 566 578 629 636 673
Kirkwood ......... St. Louis .......... Mehlville.......... Valley Park ........ Mehlville.......... Arnold ............
Robert S. Link ......... Ron Poole ............. Lawrence Kuhlmann ... William E. Sidwell ..... Robert A. Bruckner ..... Alan W. Kendall .......
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Omar F. Graeler .....
Merton I. Adreon, 1153 Great Falls Ct., Manchester, MO 63021 .......................... David William Haywood, 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton, MO 63026 ............................... Floyd G. Ward, 4330 Sinnwell Dr., St. Louis, MO 63123-6829 George E. Fetters, 659 Green Forest Dr., Fenton, MO 63026 John Cerny, 2932 So. Hwy. FF, Eureka, MO 63025 ....... Richard Lodge, 562 N. Woodlawn Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122 John W. Thousand, Jr., 9008 Crest Oak Ln., St. Louis, MO 65126-2430 ......................... Jack D. Heidbreder, 2200 Bredell, Maplewood, MO 63143 . Tom Hennenhoefe, P.O. Box 38, Hazelwood, MO 63042-0038 John D. Ossenfort, 1158 Deborah Dr., Arnold, MO 63010-2914 Bobbie G. Dillon, 61 Hillcrest Blvd., Winchester, MO 63021 Wilfred G. Soutiea, 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129 William D. Jordan, 7121 Honey Ln., St. Louis, MO 63129-5631 .........................
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2 St. Louis .......... 9 St. Louis .......... 95 St. Louis ..........
Location
City of St. Louis .. City of St. Louis .. City of St. Louis ..
Pyramid ...... America Good Hope Cache............
180 St. Louis .......... 218 St. Louis .......... 416 St. Louis .......
City of St. Louis ..
Lambskin ........
460 St. Louis ........
City of St. City of St. City of St. City of St. City of St.
Louis .. Louis .. Louis .. Louis .. Louis ..
Hannony ......... Clifton Heights .... Freedom ......... Magnolia-Euclid ... Gardenville .......
499 520 544 626 655
City of St. Louis ..
Craftsman ........
717 St. Louis ..........
St. Louis .......... St. Louis .......... St. Louis .......... Crestwood ......... Gardenville........
Master's Name Robert Wilkerson ...... Dennis Fuller ......... Gary Hovatter .........
Secretary's Name and Address
Henry E. Sneed, 4500 Donovan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109. Ronald G. Fults, 7410 Alabama Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111. Edward J. Reinhardt, 4519 Candleglow Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129 ............................. James C. Hossenlopp ... Ward W. Kelly, 7085 Deerpath Dr., St. Louis, MO 63123 ... *Consolidated with Hannony 499, now Craftsman No. 717 William H. Koehler ..... Harold E. Gerheauser, 225 E. Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 65125 ............................. James D. Nored, Jr...... James Daniel Fink, 10919 Savoy Ln., Manchester, MO 63011-4130 ....................... *Consolidated with American Good Hope No. 218, now Craftsman No. 717 *Consolidated with Meridian Lodge No.2 *Consolidated with Algabil No. 636 Benjamin F. Wechsler ... John C. Caraker, 1333 Green Elm Dr., Fenton, MO 63026 . Arthur Goerke ......... Floyd W. Johnston, P.O. Box 190198, St. Louis, MO 63119-6198 ..................................... RoyJ. Cox ............ Ashley H. Underwood, 5214 Grace Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-4128.....................................
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE MASONIC REVIEW 1998 Welcome to the 1998 review of things Masonic. We trust you have had a good year and that you found something that interested you in last year's review which enticed you back again for another year. We have assembled a variety of information from several Grand Jurisdictions. This year it seems the most interesting bits and pieces of Masonry seemed to appear in Grand Master's and Grand Orator's presentations at the various Grand Communications. Our goal this year is to bring you information that you might otherwise not have access to, or the time to research on your own. As with past years, we hope you enjoy reading the review and that you gain in Masonic knowledge and otherwise profit from the experience. Most Worshipful D. Dean Johnson in his 1997 Grand Master's report briefly addressed the state of the craft in Iowa. His remarks seem, in a general way, to reflect the assessments of most Grand Masters in other jurisdictions. You will notice, however, that Grand Masters each have their own unique perspective of our great fraternity, so don't just read Most Worshipful Brother Johnson's remarks and assume you have adequately surveyed the opinions of all. "In our visits over the State this past year for Receptions, Degrees, Scholarship presentations, Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies, Dedications, and 50, 100, and 150 year celebrations, we found, in most cases, the lodge buildings to be clean and well maintained. The Ritual was very good, the food delicious, and the fellowship superb. Some lodges, both large and small, are doing things in their communities to promote Masonry and are making people aware of who we are. As a result, many of those lodges are reading Petitions and conferring Degrees on younger men. Others are having their problems with aging and declining membership as well as financial problems. Some of these lodges have in their very midst brethren who could, with the assistance of the other lodge members or perhaps a brother or two from a neighboring lodge, tum the lodge around." Grand Master Johnson also had a couple of recommendations for the Grand Lodge which we feel are worth repeating. "Continued support of our Youth Organizations is a must, not only financially, but physically. Advisors to those youth groups are badly needed. I believe these young men and women are the future of our Fraternity and I urge you to share your time and talents with them. In order to reduce the number of suspensions for non-payment of dues, I recommend that the Worshipful Master appoint an active brother to visit with these brothers, one-on-one and determine the cause of their action. If financial difficulty is their problem, they should take this information back to the lodge and, if warranted, ask for a remittance of their dues." Edward J. Wildblood, Jr., Grand Master in Vermont, in his 1997 message had the following observations on leadership and a few suggestions on improving lodge meetings. Most Worshipful Wildblood is very insightful and his suggestions merit consideration!
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"If we, the leaders of our lodges, are negative about our fraternity how can we expect our members to be otherwise? Why should they come to lodge to be depressed? They can accomplish that by staying home and watching the evening news! How can we expect our members to expound on the benefits of Freemasonry when the only thing that they have heard on the rare occasions of their visits to lodge was talk of declining membership, the latest efforts of the anti-Masonic groups, and the financial problems of the lodge? How can we expect our members to encourage others to join the fraternity when many of our brethren are unable or unwilling to satisfactorily respond to the question "what is freemasonry?" The answer to these questions lies in great part with the necessity for our leaders to (1) be "up beat" in their attitude and (2) active in promoting true and meaningful Masonic education" among the brethren. Make lodge meetings an event to look forward to, worthwhile, enjoyable and even entertaining. Don't fear to be innovative. Don't fear "change," certainly not beneficial change. As some sage has said "change" is inevitable, progress is optional, success requires dedication and perfection is unlikely. But the effort to attain perfection is invariably fruitful. Lets keep our business meetings short and when no degree is scheduled always have a brief (10-15 minute) program that is interesting and enlightening. Every lodge secretary receives the periodic "Short Talk Bulletin" from the M.S.A. Many of which contain brief discussions of a variety of interesting Masonic topics. The Master should assign a qualified Brother to research a particular topic and come prepared at a future meeting to lead a discussion on that topic. But such material, including STB should never be read to the members present. Use the STB or other source for research and/or in preparation of an outline. Generally reading aloud, even about interesting topics, will put an audience to sleep faster than any medication designed for that purpose! Also our newly formed Masonic education committee has established a "speakers bureau" of qualified and willing brothers who are available to speak at lodges on a variety of subjects, both Masonic and nonMasonic, upon request. In one of his most famous speeches during the height of the London Blitz during World War II Brother Winston Churchill addressed the British Parliament. The story goes that he entered the packed chamber with his trademark hat, cane, and cigar. Proceeded to the lectern, removed his hat, hung his cane on the lectern, removed the cigar from his mouth, looked intently over the silent and expectant audience slowly and gave one of his most dynamic and impressive speeches consisting of just six words! "Never, Never, Never, Never give up!" Brother Winston returned the cigar to his mouth, picked up his cane, put on his hat, and slowly left the chamber... To a thunderous standing ovation from "Both sides of the aisle!" Churchill's greatest asset was the ability to communicate effectively. His words inspired others. This ability was the primary factor in success of the "Battle of Britain." Fortunately, Brother and our president Franklin D. Roosevelt shared that ability. We mayor may not have a Winston Churchill, FDR or similar orator in our midst, but we do have members with talent and ability. They only have to be identified, trained, encouraged and put to work."
"It is the best of times" is an attitude according to Grand Master David H. Nelson, who made the following comments in his state of the craft remarks at the 1997 communication of the Grand Lodge of Utah. "In attempting to summarize the current state of the craft I am reminded of those classic lines from the Charles Dickens novel Tale of Two Cities, "It was
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the best of times, it was the worst of times." The contrasts between the activity levels of some of our Lodges in Utah are dramatic. We have Lodges that are so busy with the business of initiating, passing, and raising new Masons that they are having difficulty scheduling the degree meeting when the candidates are ready to advance. And yet in the same cities there are sister Lodges that are convinced that Masonry is dying and that no one is interested in joining our fraternity. We have Lodges that insist that there is a conscious attempt by the leadership of their communities to reject Masonry. And yet there are two Lodges that just this year were granted permission by their city governments to place signs at the entrance of their cities, proudly announcing that there are Masonic Lodges in their community. We have Lodges that have proposed that we sell Lodge buildings to realize a quick profit and fend off looming financial problems due to declining membership. And yet, we have Lodges that are willing to spend every dollar they have to spruce up the old, or build a new building to provide their current and future members with a meeting place that they can be proud of. We have Lodges that are strong and vibrant. Lodges that have accepted the challenge of change and a few that are already reaping the rewards of renewal. And yet, we have Lodges that believe that change is a four letter word and that renewal is an unobtainable dream. We have Lodges that have a vision of Freemasonry in the future. They know where they are going and have plans and goals that are going to get them there. And yet, we have Lodges that are convinced that they do not have a future. Lodges that instead of planning for their future are drawing up funeral plans for when the Lodge eventually dies. Truly it is the best of times and it is the worst of times. When I look at the worst of the times I must be a realist. It is my belief that there are several Lodges in Utah that may not make it to the 21st century. And yet when I look at the best of the times, I know that Freemasonry will survive. There is a group of Masons and Lodges that have turned the corner and are being successful. If you belong to one of those Lodges, Congratulations and keep up the good work. If you do not, I suggest that you consider the charge to our Wardens. "What you have seen praiseworthy in others you should carefully imitate." The "best of times" is as much an attitude as it is a state of being that is available to all of us." Most Worshipful Brother M.W. Kershaw delivered the following message at the 122nd (1997) Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island. His remarks which he titled "Freemasonry teaches by symbols," were not "veiled in allegory"!. "Why? Why does she veil in allegory and conceal in object or picture a meaning quite different from its name? Why should Freemasonry express immortality with acacia, brotherly love with a trowel, the world by a lodge, right living by a Mason's tools? That Freemasonry conceals in symbols in order to arouse curiosity to know their meaning is often considered the only explanation. But there are many more lofty ideas of why this great system of truth, philosophy and ethics is hidden in symbols. It is hardly a matter of argument that man has a triple nature; he has a
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body, and senses which bring him into contact with, and translate the meanings of, the physical world, of earth, air, fire and water, which is about him. He has a brain and a mind, by which he reasons and understands about the matters physical with which he is surrounded. And he has a Something Beyond, call it Soul, or Heart, or Spirit, or Imagination, as you will, it is something which is allied to, rather than a part of, reason, and connected with the physical side of life only through its sensory contacts. This soul, or spirit, comprehends a language which the brain does not understand. The keenest of minds have striven without success to make this mystic language plain to reason. When you hear music which brings tears to your eyes and grief or joy to your heart, you respond to a language your brain does not understand and cannot explain. It is not with your brain that you love your mother, your child or your wife; it is with the Something Beyond, and the language with which that love is spoken is not the language of the tongue. A symbol is a word in that language. Translate that symbol into words which appeal only to the mind, and the spirit of the meaning is lost. Words appeal to the mind; meanings not expressed in words appeal to the spirit. All that there is in Freemasonry, which can be set down in words on a page, leaves out completely the spirit of the Order. It we depended on words or ideas alone, the fraternity would not make a universal appeal to all men, since no man has it given to him to appeal to the minds of all other men. But Freemasonry expresses truths which are universal, it expresses them in a universal language, universally understood by all men without words. That language is the language of the symbol, and the symbol is universally understood because it is the means of communication between spirits, souls, hearts. When we say of Masonry that it is universal we mean the word literally it is of the universe, not merely of the world. If it were possible for an inhabitant of Mars to make and use a telescope, which would enable him to see plainly a square mile of the surface of the earth, and if we knew it, and desired, by drawing upon that square mile a symbol, to communicate with the inhabitants of Mars, we would choose, undoubtedly, one with as many meanings as possible; one which had a material, a mental and a spiritual meaning. Such a symbol might be the triangle, the square or the circle. Our supposed Martian might respond with a complementary symbol; if we showed him a triangle, he might reply with the 47th Problem. If we showed him a circle, he might set down 3.141659 - the number by which a diameter multiplied becomes a circumference. We could find a language in symbols with which to begin communication, even with all the universe! Naturally, then, Freemasonry employs symbols for heart to speak to heart. Imagination is heart's collection of senses. So we must appeal to the imagination when speaking a truth which is neither mental nor physical, and the symbol is the means by which one imagination speaks to another. Nothing else will do; no words can be as effective (unless they are themselves symbols) no teachings expressed in language can be as easily learned b y the heart, as those which come via the symbol through the imagination. Take from Freemasonry its symbols and you have but the husk; the kernel is gone. He who hears but the words of Freemasonry misses their meaning entirely. Most symbols have many interpretations. These do not contradict but amplify each other. Thus, the square is a symbol of perfection, of rectitude of
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conduct of honor and honesty, of good work. These are all different, and yet allied. The square is not a symbol of wrong, or evil, or meanness or disease! Ten different men may read ten different meanings into a square, and yet each meaning fits with, and belongs to, the other meanings. Ten men have ten different kinds of hearts. Not all have the same power of imagination. They do not all have the same ability to comprehend. So each gets from a symbol what he can. He uses his imagination. He translates to his soul as much of the truth as he is able to make a part of him. This the ten cannot do with truths expressed in words. "Twice two is equal to four" is a truth which must be accepted all at once, as a complete exposition, or not at all. He who can understand but the 'twice' or the 'equal' or the 'four' has no conception of what is being said. But ten men can read ten progressive, different correct and beautiful meanings into a trowel, and each be right as far as he goes. The man who sees it merely as an instrument which helps to bind has a part of its meaning. He who finds it a link with operative Masons has another part. The man who sees it as a symbol of man's relationship to Deity, because with it he (spiritually) does the Master's work, has another meaning. All these meanings are right; when all men know all the meanings the need for Freemasonry will have passed away. We use symbols because only by them can we speak the language of the spirit each to each and because they form an elastic language, which each man reads for himself according to his ability. Symbols form the only language which is thus elastic, and the only one by which spirit can be touched. To suggest that Freemasonry use any other would be as revolutionary as to remove her Altars, meet in the public square or elect by a majority vote. Freemasonry without symbols would not be Freemasonry; it would be but a dogmatic and not very erudite philosophy, of which the world is full as it is, and non of which ever satisfies the heart. In my travels throughout the years and throughout the world, I have often asked entered apprentices, master masons, masters of lodges, grand lodge officers and Grand Masters what they feel that they have joined in Masonry. My own answer to that question would be generally as follows: I see an institution which no man founded and which no man has been able to destroy; an institution which has survived all the insults that bigotry, ignorance or fanaticism has been able to devise. The institution has never been more triumphant than it is today. It attacks no man, and yet has flourished in majestic splendor all down the centuries. I see an institution, unchanging and unyielding in a time of international flux and turmoil, an immovable rock amid the whirlwind and the earthquake, and the monsoon. I see Freemasonry memorial, immeasurable, immovable, immutable and, I believe, immortal. Freemasonry is not a Lodge. Freemasonry is an ideal. An ideal to be strived for and hopefully obtained. Freemasonry is not give and take. Freemasonry is give, in its entirety. If Freemasonry is give, it will work; it has to work. What could possibly be better than Freemasons being Freemasons? What better example could we set to the world than, not only to think like a Mason, but to act like a Mason. Not for personal reward or esteem, but for the benefit of the craft. When we benefit do not our Brothers benefit ... and all mankind? Let us follow the path of Freemasonry as we think it should be followed. Let
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us show our new candidates by our example what Freemasonry has to offer. Only by adopting this attitude will we retain Freemasons, as you Brethren have retained me almost forty years. Thank you." Most Worshipful Grand Master Lorrie A. Peterson, Grand Master of Masons in Montana, in his 1997 address, took pride in the state of the craft in Montana and gives a Past Grand Master credit. "My Brothers, I am glad to tell you that Masonry in Montana is definitely alive and prospering. A majority of the lodges are doing degree work and are very active. For this we are all very grateful. At the beginning of this year we had 9,905 members and I am happy to say we will finish the year with 9,846. We did not show an increase but this is a loss of only 59 Brothers, the truth. By virtue of my position, I receive the Grand Lecturer's reports from every Lodge inspected and let's be truthful with each other ... over the years some things have been slipping. I beg of you not to judge the members of this class too harshly. Let us wait and prove that we have compassion for those who need help. Brethren, it is perfectly acceptable for us to disagree with one another. Your Grand Lodge officers don't always see eye to eye on every matter. But, the disagreements are voiced in a gentlemanly manner and in the spirit of that portion of our ritual which tells us that we are united into one sacred bad or society of friends and brothers among whom no contention should ever exist but that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work or best agree. Let us never cease to remember that we have a constant challenge which is to seek ever increasing perfection in all we do in our Lodges. Until that day when our attendance shows a substantial increase, until that day when the Grand Lecturer's report shows each Lodge with an excellent rating, until that day when we have in each Lodge a well rounded social program for the fellowship among the members, until that day ... the condition of the Fraternity will always remain good, but subject to improvement. We must be smart enough to see the need and to follow through, not listening to those who would have us remain status-quo or with zero growth." The following is the report of the State of The Craft Committee to the 1997 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The report was submitted by the committee Chairman, C. Michael Watson. He seems to say that Masonry, to survive, must change ... without changing! "In 1961, the year membership peaked in Ohio, the number of Master Masons was 282,997. Today, thirty-six years later, our membership is under 150,000. We have lost 47 percent of our members in thirty-six years. Actuaries would hasten to inform us that according to this trend, Masonry in Ohio will cease to exist within the next fifty years. If you think this could not happen, as a member ofThe Grand Army of the Republic his opinion on membership. This fraternal organization became extinct many, many years ago. Approximately 100 years ago. Freemasonry was not the largest fraternity in the world; the International Order of Odd Fellows was. If you can find a member today, inquire of him his views on membership.
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This state of the craft can be reversed if the symbolic Lodge wants to reverse it. All the tools are available. But, tools by themselves will not build anything. In order to be constructive, tools must be put into use by those who would use them. A man who becomes an Ohio Mason should expect to find in his fraternity the opportunity to learn and to lead; to be inspired and entertained; to be challenged and respected; to be involved with his family, his brothers and his community; and be proud to be a member of an organization committed to making a difference in the world in which we live. This should be the guiding principle for the leaders of Ohio Freemasonry. We can help to make this a valid expectation through an effective membership or renewal program. A suggested program is found within the Membership Renewal Committee Report. Today, most all organizations are experiencing a decline in membership. Why do individuals join an organization? Individuals join an organization because they have expectations that certain of their needs will be met. According to a survey, Value, Time and Quality are three very important reasons why people belong to an organization. Value - Does the organization provide me with something I prize? Do I get something from the organization, and can I give to the organization in ways that bring me satisfaction? Am I pleased, proud and rewarded by belonging? Time - Does the organization make the time I spend there meaningful in light of other alternatives? Is the time wisely and efficiently used? Is there evidence that the organization understands the importance of time? Quality - Is everything I find there done well? Is quality built into things they do and into everything in which I am involved? Am I getting value for the time I spend because of the quality of the organization? Increasing in numerical growth by adding more new members will not alone solve the problems facing Ohio Freemasonry. It is only a part of the equation. We need to address the qualities of leadership, the absence of meaningful programs, stress Masonic education, and provide meaningful ways Lodges can become more involved with the family and the community. In order for any program to reverse this present state to have long reaching effects means Masons must change a lot ... and a little. The basic precepts need not change. The ritual need not change. But every other aspect of our Fraternity must be considered for review. Lodges that are inactive will need to become active. Lodges without able leaders will need to find or train men to lead. Lodges who waste time will have to save time. Lodges that exclude the family will have to include the family. Lodges that count on the ritual to the exclusion of all else, will need to include all else, AND still count upon ritual. Tools are available that address each of these issues. What is not supplied, is the "Fire In The Belly" attitude required to pick up these tools and put our house back in the same level of preeminence we formerly occupied." I think it is time for a change of pace. Shall we give attention to the following material which was found in the 1996 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. The title is, TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG. The presentation was made by W. A. Scott Weese, Grand Flag Bearer. "Most Worshipful Grand Master, distinguished East, and my Brethren All.
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On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution that the Flag of the United States should be thirteen alternate red and white stripes, and thirteen white stars in a field of blue. The Legend that Betsy Ross made the first Stars and Stripes was made public by her Grandson! One legend is that a sea captain named William Driver first named the flag "Old Glory" when he first raised the homemade flag his mother made, on his brig, the Charles Doggett. His daughter who presented the flag to the Smithsonian Institution said he named it "Old Glory" at his 21st birthday celebration March 17, 1824. Our flag has seen many changes. The flag of 1777 was changed when Vermont and Kentucky were admitted to the union. It had fifteen alternate red and white strips and fifteen white stars in a field of blue. It was changed again on July 4, 1818, to thirteen red and white stripes, symbolizing the thirteen original states and the union having twenty stars. When a new state was admitted, a new star was added on the 4th day of July of the following year. Our flag was first honored in a Flag Day celebration in 1861. The first national observance of Flag Day was June 14, 1877. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of Flag Day. In 1949, a resolution was padded that the 14th day of June of each year be designated "Flag Day." As we stand here today before this beautiful emblem that congress chose to represent this great nation two hundred nineteen years ago, we should stop and think about the history and legends that have made this emblem so meaningful; also, how it represents this nation and the freedoms that no other country offers its people. The cost of that freedom has not been cheap. Many thousands of men in our armed forces have followed this emblem into battle, and thousands have given their lives to preserve the freedom that we enjoy today. In past years our flag has been desecrated by groups of radicals. It has been spit upon, torn, stepped on, and burned. Yet, as we see here today, it still represents us with dignity and grace." Grand Master Eric J. Neetenbeek's address to the 1997 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota covered a variety of topics. We have lifted some of his remarks that we think will be of general interest. "... In my travels I have observed how our own Minnesota Lodges as well as the Grand Lodges of other Jurisdictions operate. If you have had the opportunity to travel and visit Masonically, you have likely concluded that much of the strength of our Fraternity lies in the fact that regardless of where you go, you will always receive is a warm, friendly and helpful reception. Masons treat Masons as Brothers without regard to who you are or where you come from. There are some minor differences in how we conduct our work and in the administration of Lodges and Grand Lodges, but our tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth are always evident. The spirit of brotherhood and friendship is never absent from a Masonic Lodge. Throughout the past year there have been many changes in Minnesota Masonry. We have had a restructuring of the Grand Lodge Office ... Some might well ask what difference such changes make to them personally
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and might affirmatively state, in fact, that the operation of the Office really has little impact upon them. If, however, you reflect upon the operation of the Office and what it does for Minnesota Masonry, you will likely conclude that it does have a great impact upon all of us as Masons. The Grand Lodge Office is the place where many of our plans and programs are devised and approved. If we have not established an efficient office structure whereby we can transfer those plans and programs into forms which can be implemented, we will have accomplished little. The Corporate Board studied the existing office structure and concluded that functions needed to be a realigned. We decided to return the position of Grand Secretary to full-time status with significant duties being performed by the officer ... We also felt that it was necessary to create the position of Director of Operations. The decision to create the position of Director of Operations was based on the realization that we suffer from an inability to move our plans into implemented programs. Ifwe are unable to implement programs, the quality of the plan is meaningless. The position of Director of Operations is designed as a position that will be responsible for taking the theory, the idea, the program or the plan and breathing life into it and ensuring its implementation. Implementation will be achieved through the coordinated efforts of the Area Representatives, District Representatives, Custodians, Regional Lodge Education Officers and Lodge Officers, working in harmony upon a common platform with a common goal. The position is extremely important to the ultimate success of our Grand Lodge. Speaking of the local lodges and what happens there, I can't forget the dictum of Tip O'Neil, former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress. O'Neil said that regardless of what high political position a politician may enjoy, be it federal or state, that politician must always remember that all politics are local. What he meant was that regardless of the success you achieve, if your constituents don't believe that they were helped by it you will have little chance of being reelected. Unfortunately, many people only remember whether you had a bridge built in their district, not whether you negotiated a peace treaty between two foreign nations. The same is true in our Lodges. Everything that we do Masonically is local. The only place where Masons are made is in our constituent Lodges. Most of the impact we have is on the men of our own Lodges. What we do for our members is delivered at the local Lodge level. If each Lodge doesn't decide that it is going to provide a quality experience to its members, those members may decide that their Lodge hasn't delivered on its process. If you don't deliver as a politician, you don't get reelected. If a Lodge doesn't deliver, its attendance drops, its membership declines, and its remaining members become disenchanted and dispirited. It's up to you. It's up to me. It's up to all of us to make sure our Lodges, whether they be Duluth, St. Paul, Mankato, Bemidji, or anywhere else. Deliver quality service. I can stand here all day and spout platitudes about the Grand Lodge, the Lodge system, and about Masonry. I can tell you that we are the only organization on the face of the Earth that believes in universal brotherhood under the Fatherhood of God, that we are philosophically, morally, and historically based. All of you can then go away from here saying, 'That was a wonderful speech, I feel good about being a Mason, but if you don't go back to your Lodge with a personal commitment to ensure that your Lodge practices
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real Masonry by having quality meetings, I will have wasted my breath and you will have wasted your time. You are here as the delegates of this Grand Lodge. Today we are acting as a legislative body and you have the opportunity to vote on a series of resolutions. That will be important business. More important, however, than the business of today, will be what you do when you return to your Lodge. When you are back in your Lodge, please focus your energies on delivering quality service at your Lodge. There are good men out there who would love to become Masons, but I submit to you that they will not become Masons unless they are informed about the Fraternity and understand the value that it holds for its members. They are not going to become members if they are turned off by petty grievances that may exist between Lodge members. They are not going to become members if they go to a ramshackle, broken down, old, dirty building. They will not become members if they perceive our meetings to be dull and boring. Our image is what we decide to make it. We need to make sure that our image is one of a clean, shining example of brotherhood and fraternity. Where the business conducted is worthwhile and where the contribution to themselves and society is always positive. It's up to you and it's up to me. It's up to all of us to make sure that this happens. I suggest three questions to ask yourself and your Lodge as you contemplate our mission: 1. "From whence come we?" 2. "What come you here to do?" 3. "1 presume that you are a Mason?" If you ask those questions and think about the answers the path to our success is clear and the steps are lighted. In those questions and answers is found our mission statement and our vision statement. We know who we are and we know what we are about, but our future success is dependent upon how we use the answers to plan our programs and then, most importantly, implement them. It is no use just to try and accomplish something. You have to do it. You have to reach the goal; failure is not an option. I think that we can make great things happen. We can ensure our enduring success, but we must act as a Fraternity. Ask for help. If your Lodge is having difficulty or needs some assistance to get better, ask for help. There is not shame in asking for assistance. Wouldn't a brother help a brother, if asked? Of course. Ask for help and be willing to offer assistance. We have created a structure to offer plans and programs, to deliver them to the Lodges and to implement them. But if you don't help us by encouraging your Lodges to participate, our success will be limited. Your personal commitment ensures the success of all of us." The following is the report of the Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Washington. This report was made in 1996 by James N. Reid, Jr. We think it is good to be reminded both of history and of historians from time to time. Brother Reid covers a variety of topics and throws in a story or two. There doesn't seem to be a way to edit this piece without losing either the flavor or the flow of the author's thoughts. We did, however, edit out some of Brother Reids acknowledgments of Brotherly assistance. Enjoy!
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"It has been my honor to serve this Grand Lodge this past year, especially Most Worshipful Brother Milton Benson, as Historian. Indeed, the year has passed quickly and with it my opportunity to add to the long and distinguished tradition of historical scholarship in this Grand Jurisdiction. Time moves so rapidly, in fact, that I was concerned at first that I would be unable to do justice to the appointment. I have tried my hand at being a scholar at one time, in graduate school, but my relatively short tenure as a Mason encouraged me to be cautious, not confident. However, several of my predecessors quickly assured me that they, too, had harbored similar forebodings. I have spent many hours with these brethren this past year, both in person and in their work; they are, to a man, patient and articulate students of our Mystic Art. Yet, I have felt in each a pervasive sense of "quiet frustration." It is not easy, business of being responsible for what has turned out to be the whole fabric of Masonic history. Do not try to persuade me otherwise. Consider the following: 1. While attending a Lodge dinner several months ago, in my home town of Bremerton, I was discussing the names of many local landmarks with a distinguished and older member of the Craft. Having already researched the topic - I had my own copies of Brother Harvey's Not Made With Hands and Thy Sons Proclaim Thy Glorious Name. I confidently offered that East Bremerton's Manette area had been named after the small ferry that puttered between downtown and the East side shores of the Port Washington "shortly after the turn of the century" (no dates, please; I have learned to avoid them this past year like the plagueD. With virtually no respect for my office and with only slight hesitation, Grand Master, my companion corrected me immediately, quickly providing the name of the ferry (not Manette) and the name of the Captain. Grand Master, sensing the reputation of the entire Grand Lodge was at stake, I feigned respect and swiftly countered, "Are you sure?" This was a technique I had picked up from watching the O. J. Simpson trial coverage. Introduce an element of doubt and hope for a small fissure to exploit. My hopes were nonetheless dashed with the coherence of his answer. "Well, pretty sure," he responded, "you see, I was there!" Brethren, his testament was irrefutable, and I quickly learned two lessons that evening: First, no matter what you think you know for sure, you don't. And second, remember that written record can only be close. It wasn't there, and it is not history. 2. Another lesson worth repeating: I have to admit- albeit reluctantly - that there has been a recent tendency among the brethren of my Lodge to maintain a discrete distance whenever I approach. A hygiene problem, you suggest? I thought so, too. I now wish it were that simple. No. I am the victim of an avocational hazard: Jimmy Reid's second law of Masonic dynamics: In it's formal execution, this law opines that the brethren's interest in what you have to say is inversely proportional to your willingness to speak. You may have heard this law expressed another way: the brethren are inclined to listen only if they are reasonably certain you have nothing to say. This particular law, by the way, has several corollaries, two of which you will recognize immediately. Grand Lodge Officers will be asked questions only on topics in which you have had absolutely no preparation. Secondly, you will be given the correct answer to any question only after you have determined no one present could possibly have an answer and you give one anyway.
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But I digress. Historians are not universally popular at Lodge meetings, cocktail parties, or other gatherings where our audience even suspects we will maneuver the conversation toward our sacred topic, whatever that historical topic might turn out to be. This is true both within and outside of the fraternity. After only a month at our Church, even my Parish Priest, who is admittedly not a Mason, avoids shaking hands with me after Sunday services lest I hang on to explain the Masonic references to the daily scripture lesson. Yes, I have been asked more than once if the final examination for my talk would be as hard to take as the talk itself; and, yes, I have been invited many times simply to sit down and shut up. (Not now brethren, Please!). "Why?", you may ask. I offer the following anecdote as a partial explanation. I have two nephews, Fred and Bill, who are ardent members of a club that flies hot-air balloons. Last summer they decided to take an extended trip down the coast, relying on their knowledge of ballooning and dead reckoning to stay more or less on track toward California. Unfortunately, as luck and misery would have it, they climbed well into the clouds one day, and after several hours aloft without sight of a landmark or land itself, concluded that they were lost. In conference they agreed that to come as close to the ground as they could in hopes of seeing a sign or some other guidepost to determine their location. As they approached the ground, their worst fears were confirmed. They had come upon a rough and rock-bound coast whose dangers need no explanation to this assembly. As they moved silently over the landscape, their fortunes improved - a lone bicyclist appeared and approached their position, but unaware of the balloon or its occupants. My nephews called to the cyclist several times. Eventually, he stopped to look about. From above him came the anguished alarm: "Up here, please look up here, we are above you." The cyclist looked up, astonished at the colorfully decorated balloon and its two occupants. "Please," Bill called out, "we desperately need your help, where are we?" Without batting an eye, the cyclist responded, "Why," he said with great conviction, "you are up in a balloon!" Bill, having clearly lost his patience, turned to Fred, declaring in disgust, "What kind of an idiot would give us such an answer? I can't imagine how he gets by in this world!" Fred offered, "I'm not sure where we are, but I'll bet you a steak dinner that guy is a Masonic historian." "How could you possibly know that?", Bill responded. Fred repeated the challenge, "Go ahead, ask him." "It's a bet," countered Bill, who immediately turned to the cyclist and asked, "Friend, what do you do for a living?" "Actually, came the reply, I'm a Masonic Historian." Bill was, of course, dumbfounded. He turned to Fred, "How did you know?" came the inevitable question. "Simple. His answer sounded like something Uncle Jimmy would say, totally accurate and absolutely useless!" Yet another lesson for that Masonic scholar. Do your best to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground; but you have to remember who you're talking to, even if they are in a balloon. Make what you have to say useful to your audience, not just factual. A person who does not communicate a worthwhile idea is just as handicapped as the person who cannot conceive the idea. With these lessons in mind, I have chartered this past year to work on a project that I have dedicated, with your permission Grand Master, to the young men of our Fraternity, in the spirit so aptly expressed by Brother Harvey in 1958 ... "to impress strongly upon young Masons the dignity and worth of our institution; and the great profit that good and able men have derived from the
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study and contemplation of its system of morality, and from their zealous practice, as best they could, of its precepts of honor, duty, virtue, charity, and the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of Almighty God." Over the past several years we as Masons have nurtured a concern that Masonry, at least as we understand it, has become out-of-date. Not so much a system of Morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols, but a symbol in and of itself of an age now long past. It's membership, aging participants in a social, fraternal anachronism, ambivalent to change, the need to change, or even as I have heard some express it, judging it best to maintain a fixed course of letting time and tide determine our fate. If Masonry is to fail then let it fail they say, but as Masonry and not as some emasculated men's club. Apres nous Ie deluge, mes freres, apres nous, Ie deluge. First, let me assure you that Masonry is in no danger of dying. It cannot die, for it is based on the tenets of morality that are as integral to our Universe as the laws of nature. They are the spiritual and ethical equivalents of gravity, force, and time, immutable, unremitting, eternal. We espouse these precepts of Brotherly love, relief, and truth, of friendship, morality, and brotherly love, not because they represent ideals of what we hope to be true, or what we think ought to be true. Brethren, they are absolutely true, they are Masonry, and they will not go away! We couldn't destroy their influence in this world if we wanted to. Every time men of good will and purpose come together to support one another's best pursuits, they will meet as Masons, if only as we are all prepared, in heart. No, Masonry has and will survive. But, we ask, in what form? I have heard the Grand Master say many times this year that the Candidate Proficiency Program has transformed us (to the youngest here, this means we have morphed) ... transformed us into a society of both ritual and study. We honor our past through the rigorous perpetuation of its ritual and we prepare for its future by understanding that work as an active, living expression of our discipline of personal growth. This has always been true, Brethren. But we need constantly to be reminded that all of us, and not just some of us, are to work at this understanding of our Fraternity and our Fraternity as history, to be more than intelligent soldiers in the struggle against our detractors. But in this time and age, to be informed custodians of our true heritage. We are steward of the Craft and, as stewards, masters of its destiny. I have hoped to accomplish two things this year. First, to bring that heritage, that history, forward as more than fact or a simple chronology of events. And second, to offer it in a format that makes it accessible to even the most casual student of our Fraternity. As I first prepared my materials for the project, it was just after last year's Grand Lodge. As we left, many of the brethren were expressing concern over the issues of youth, that is, we need young men in the fraternity and have encouraged them, but we need them to wait several years for seasoning before they are allowed to do anything. Yet as I read our history, a pattern emerged that seemed to contradict conventional wisdom in this issue. For example, one cannot study the first Lodges in Oregon and Washington without encountering the name of William P. Dougherty, a leading figure in the organization of both Multnomah, No. 84 (Missouri registry) and Steilacoom, No.8 (Oregon Registry). When Multnomah Lodge was chartered in 1846, Dougherty was but 34 years old. He has been a Mason for just over three years having been raised
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just prior to leaving Missouri. When Thornton McElroy moved to Olympia he was 27 years old and was instrumental in the organization of Olympia, No.5 (Oregon Registry). During the next six years he served three separate times as a Grand Officer and, in 1854 as Junior Grand Warden. Not bad for a 29 year old. I wish I could report Dougherty and McElroy were the exceptions. They were not. Five of our first nine Grand Masters were in their thirties. The average age of our first 25 Grand Masters at their election, was a scant 42.5 years. Now, consider the implications. Most of these men had been Masons before they came into our territory. They were all men who were heavily committed to making careers, families, and as they would have said, "settling the frontier." They were pioneers. To converse Masonically as we might say, they had to travel long distances relying on the most primitive forms of transportation to attend meetings, organize or to accomplish degree work. Why did they bother? Because they didn't have TV and consequently had a lot of time on their hands? No. Clearly, NO! These brethren did not spend their spare time on Masonry; they MADE TIME FOR MASONRY. Again, Why? I submit that they recognized that Masonry represented a critical need in their lives that made their efforts not simply beneficial but critical. Masonry presented a sense of Moral Certainty, a fulcrum of destiny, if you will, to which these men were committed. Consider the histories of the early Lodges. Each represented a deliberate effort to establish this moral center within their community. Sometimes it was in response to brute lawlessness, sometimes to the simple exploitation of a community, sometimes as a conscious effort to introduce social stability. I do not claim that the elements of friendship and brotherly love were not valued by our brethren. I believe, however, that a paramount concern of these brethren was the moral center that Masonry infuses. And they jealously guarded that quality in their Lodges. Further, our history demonstrates that we have excelled as men and Masons when we took the high moral ground as Masons and as community leaders, in spite of popular opinion to the contrary; and we suffered as a Fraternity when we lost sight of those ennobling principles that informed the Masonic fiber of Reed, Ferry, Upton, and many others. Who would say that we no longer have these concerns? Who among us can say without reservation at our society, our cities, our towns, our neighborhoods, even our homes, do not need, are not in desperate need of a moral center? How many young men and fathers do not wish for themselves and their families a clear, unobstructed view of their moral and spiritual destinies? And how many of us as Masons know, should know, that we can answer that need and that purpose because we have it ourselves. One video tape, one book, one Mason, one man cannot transform the world; but one can point the way to a harmony of mind, spirit, and body for which we were created and to which we must, as were the first Masons in Washington, be dedicated. I trust that we will have accomplished that, and as Brother Harvey had hoped, we will have impressed upon young men the dignity and worth of our institution as we impress it upon ourselves." Now we will hear from Grand Orators, starting with an inspirational message from Grand Orator in Texas, Right Worshipful Brother Warren D. Chisum, as written in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1996.
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"My message to you is an effort to inspire you to action, not for personal gain and perhaps not always benefitting Masonry, but it will always benefit mankind and perhaps save the republican form of government we have enjoyed in this great country for more than two hundred and ten years. President John Adams once wrote, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." What that means to us as citizens is that if we lose our moral compass, our form of government will fail. It will fall from the inside, not from any foreign power. But, nonetheless, we will be governed by a tyranny where only the strong survive. As I reflect on the messages our Grand Orators have delivered in the past, I am struck by the fact that each one talked about the heritage that Masons have established in our country and in our great state. Throughout the Old Testament, God called his people to observe and remember . . . observe and remember. The Israelites sometimes had short memories concerning God's mercy and direction for their lives. That is one of the reasons it took them forty years to make what could have been an eleven day trip to the Promised Land. Knowing how much encouragement they needed, God constantly called them to observe and remember. Today I want to encourage you to follow the example of those past Grand Orators. I ask you to observe and remember our Masonic Heritage. I hope that you will also join me in carrying our heritage forward to the next year; yes, even to the next century. We know that there were many Masons among the great men who built our country. They made sure it was founded on a solid foundation; George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were among them. Mark Twain, a man who could express profound truth in an entertaining manner, was a Mason. In music Mozart and Irving Berlin made their marks on the world as Masons. Other Masons came from equally diverse fields: Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling in literature; Charles Lindbergh and Buzz Aldrin in aviation; Will Rogers, Red Skelton, Ernest Borgnine and Danny Thomas in the world of entertainment; and Omar Bradley, George C. Marshall and Douglas MacArthur in the military. While it is interesting to remember famous men who were Masons, it is equally important to observe and remember that some of the greatest influence Masons have had in our country has been through our benevolent programs. We carry them on quietly without making an effort to be highly touted in the news. Masonic charity in the United States alone spends more than one and a half million dollars per day, and because we use volunteer staff, well over ninety percent of that goes to actual end uses. Some Masonic charity is intended for members of the Masonic family, but over half ofAmerican Masonic philanthropy benefits the general public without regard to race, creed, color or place of origin. Freemasonry provides scholarships and loan funds to assist young people in furthering their education. We support important research projects trying to find cures for devastating diseases. We provide retirement homes for the elderly who need assistance in caring for themselves. One of Masonry's appendant bodies operates institutes for the severely burned and hospitals for crippled children. Another appendant body sponsors
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an eye foundation responsible for restoring sight to many children and adults. Many people would never guess that one of the nation's most prestigious schizophrenia research programs in sponsored by Scottish Rite Masons to the tune of nearly eight million dollars since 1934. Scottish Rite Masons also help support programs to aid children who are suffering from aphasia, a disease similar to dyslexia. These children have severe difficulties. Often they are unable to read, write or even communicate in other ways. We can observe and remember that Masonic growth has always come during times of conflict and war. Masonry stands tall in being dedicated to the principles which made our country great. We fight any enemy who would rob us of the freedom to live by those principles. I believe today we are on the brink of another war, but it is a different kind of conflict than what we have fought in the past. The battle before us is to recover moral values for our country and reclaim the issues we have lost. Please don't misunderstand me. We have had many victories in the past few years, but we need to restore our energy to fight and stop the tug-of-war we have had with those who live in darkness. Those of you who are familiar with the principles of war know that winning the battle is not the end of conflict. We cannot declare a final victory for morality for our Supreme Commander until we have pursued the retreating enemy, surrounded him, and taken away his ability to rearm himself for another fight. In order to do this, we need the participation of every Masonic family, not just those who are usually on the forefront. Let me give you an example from the Holy Writings. Do you remember Gideon's victory over the Midianites? In Judges, Chapter 7 we find God reducing Gideon's army drastically it is not the kind of tactic we might have chosen, but God had a plan. There were 32,000 to begin with, and Gideon, following God's instructions, allowed those who were fearful and afraid to leave. Almost seventy percent of them dropped out. God then reduced the remaining 10,000 to only 300. With those 300 mighty men of Israel God led Gideon to be victorious over an army so large that the number of camels they had couldn't even be counted. Why did God do that? He stated clearly that it was to prevebt Israel from developing the big head and believing that they had won by their own hand. What happened to the mass of men who had gone home? Were they useless? No. Did God punish them for leaving? No. After a victory that was clearly given by God, Gideon was sent throughout the land for all of those who had gone back and asked them to come and help him to pursue the enemy and overtake them. The result? Judges, Chapter 8 tells us that Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, so that they did not attack Gideon again and there was peace for forty years. The deciding factor for Israel was that Gideon did not rest after the initial victory. He was able to use those who had been fearful, afraid, or rejected to pursue the enemy and claim the victory. We have experienced similar battles, seeing a few men stand in the face of ridicule and backlash, while God gave them victory. It is time for all of us to pursue the forces of darkness that entice the people of our state and nation with the false promises of immorality. We must disarm them. How are we going to do that? The first principle of battle is to acknowledge that we have an enemy, identify it, recognize what it is, and recognize how it
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attacks us. We know that our enemy is immorality. The best way to fight immorality is by living a moral life, never rewarding immorality nor allowing it to sit in a place of honor. Having said that, let me add that I hop you have kept your shoes on because I am about to stomp on some toes. If you lead a moral life in public, but engage in immorality in secret, you aren't living a moral life. You may have fooled your friends, your Brethren, and even your family, but the Great Architect of the Universe, the All Seeing Eye, knows the details of your life, even your secret life. And if the Holy Spirit lives within you, you also know that he knows. I recently heard about a pastor who would ask men, "How is your problem with pornography?" About eighty-five percent would look horrified and reply, "How did you know? No one knows about my problem. I thought I had kept it a secret!" Most of the remaining men would answer, "I used to have a problem, but God has helped me overcome it." Few of them claimed never to have had a problem. You will be glad to know that I am not going to ask for a show of hands. Those of you who struggle with this issue know who you are, but let me encourage you. We recognize that immorality is a problem common to man. It is our enemy. If we are honest, we will admit that we know how it attacks. For those of you who are unsure, may I suggest you read the Book of Proverbs; it lays out the entire strategy of immorality's attack on man. If it is a problem for you, take the next step and as David did in Psalm 51, cry out to God to create in you a clean heart and restore a right spirit within you. Then find a pastor or Brother and tell him you want an accountability partner who will help you to gain and maintain victory. Remember that iron sharpens iron. So if your Brother asks for help, keep in mind that it will also sharpen you to help him. The problem may be common to man, but we serve an uncommon God who takes pleasure in leading us to victory. Daniel Webster, a great Master Mason, expressed it well when he said, "Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint." 1 would like to share two stories with you of how men who live moral lives can unknowingly affect those who are quietly watching them. A woman on my staff reported to me that she had been in one of the small break rooms in our hearing room area. Five men (all of them married) were drinking coffee and talking when one of them suggested that they should all go and have a party at a local topless bar. Three of the other men joined in the idea. They talked about the bar and made jokes about the kinds of women who worked there. My staff member was uncomfortable and was about to leave when the man who had been quiet said in a very polite manner, "I don't know about you guys, but 1 love my wife. I'm a one-woman man and I'm not interested in being a part of your party." Then he walked out, not knowing what would happen next. The men left behind apologized to my staff member and the topic of the conversation immediately changed. Because one man was willing to take a moral stand, four others were convicted. Brethren, in the Holy Writings it says to know them by their actions and deeds, not by their words. I was given another report from a Bible study group that meets weekly in the office next to mine at the Capitol. The group has six women and two men. Last month at the end of their study, one of the women looked at the two men and with tears in her eyes she asked, "What makes you two different? Why do
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you love the Bible and lead moral lives when so many men don't? Where are the Godly men in our country?" The men instantly replied that it was the grace of God that made them who they are. Then they both stopped and prayed for that woman's husband and for the men of our nation. I would like to point out that when you conduct yourself in a moral manner, not only do you have a positive effect on men, the women around you are also encouraged. Are you such a man? When people in our state ask, "Where are the moral men?" can we all stand and say, "here we are?" Will the life we lead confirm it or will it betray us? There are men who have been watching you, and when they can't stand it anymore, they will come to you and ask, "What makes you a better man?" That will open a door for you to share what Masonry has meant in your life. Consider the idea that every man who sees you might potentially be a Master Mason. Does your life compel them to want to be like you? Allow me now to stray off the subject of morality and turn to what is known as the Baby Boomer Generation. This was the generation born in the late'40s and '50s. They gave us free love at Woodstock in the '60s, drugs in the '70s. Using the Viet Nam War as an excuse, they burned their draft cards and even left America in order to avoid service in the military. In that same time they gained an ability to kill their unborn children through the Roe v. Wade decision and with help from the high court, they stopped prayer in schools. In the '80s they put their efforts into making money. They traded their peace symbols in and bought Mercedes Benzs as their new symbol. For the most part they have quit drugs and have adopted a healthy lifestyle. Most married and had children. They are now ready for a moral change, wanting to be good fathers and family men and we can help. They didn't join Masonry in the '70s and '80s, but they are now ready. Did you know that at the Scottish Rite Dorm at the University ofTexas in Austin the largest group of residents came in from being recommended by their grandfathers? What has happened is that the fathers didn't become Masons, but they do realize that they want the Scottish Rite Dorm environment for their daughters; not the co-ed living arrangements provided by the University of Texas system. The old lifestyle of "If it feels good, do it," has provided us with the scariest disease ever known to man: AIDS. It is time for a change and the Boomers are ready. One word more, my Brothers, on a subject very near and dear to my heart and the very foundation of Masonry: the education of our children. School isn't what it used to be. The problems in class aren't chewing gum and talking out of turn without raising your hand. The problems today are guns in schools, gangs in schools and children not raised in a two-parent home where simple discipline was taught. Our schools need our help. They need to be accountable to the citizens of this great state, but we also owe them more than just our money. We should visit the schools, become acquainted with the teachers and principals, and become tutors or volunteer to help in any way we can. Because, you see, morality is also related to duty, the one great Law of Masonry. In conclusion, let me urge you to remember that we are at war: the war against immorality and apathy. Our weapon is a moral life played out in public for all the world to see. And like Mordecai in the Book of Esther, we can win the battle by first winning the respect of the people. Remember, also, that life is short and in it there is much to do, but death approaches and is nearer and
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nearer with every breath we draw. Therefore, linger not by the wayside, but press onward up the Mountain of Life lest death overtake you and smite you before you reach the summit." Brother Lyle C. Logan offered the following oration to the Grand Lodge of Oregon at their 1997 communication. This is another inspirational piece that asks a very good question ... "then where will we stand?"
"It is written in the secret history of the Mongols that, in the early part of the 12th Century, a man by the name of Temujin and his army of 80,000 cavalrymen, and another 30,000 soldiers on foot, set out to conquer the world. He would be known by historians as the scourge of civilization. He would leave in desolation the cities of Samarkand - a city of perhaps 200,000, in ruins with 100,000 dead; the once elegant city of Herat where only nine were left alive; or Urgench, where another 100,000 were slain. With eight of his descendants, and over a century of massacre and plunder, the civilized world stood in fear of the great Mongol hoard. The man would go down in history in the Asian, Moslem and Western world as the most feared of conquerors. He would say of himself, "I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins God would have not sent a punishment like me upon you." His name was Genghis Khan. And though the saga of the great Khan was long ago, one fact remains: The destruction and fall of the great empires was a result of division and corruption and the failure to stand together. Those weaknesses would not only destroy his victims, but would eventually destroy his empire as well. Our century has seen some of the greatest crimes against humanity ever recorded. The slaughter of millions in World War I, the Holocaust during World War II, and the starvation and genocide of millions since that war. And yet, like time unfolding, it has only repeated the history of our kind, time and time again. Throughout the eons, the rising and falling, and rising again of mankind with the adversity of life, triumph and failure. And it will repeat again as it so often has. And as Masons we have a vital role in these times. We must face that fact if we are to survive as a nation, and as a people, we must stand together. We must dedicate our lives and our purpose to the defense of morality, decency, democracy and the rights of all nations, without sacrificing our own sovereignty. We must know where we stand and why. We must not tolerate any longer the decay and corruption that increases like a great cancer in our own government. Where do we stand when the men and women who run for political office cannot tell you what they believe? Is it because they have lied so long that they no longer believe in anything? Is it because they sold out so long ago they have forgotten why they are here? Why can't they say "This is the greatest country in the world" and make you believe they mean it? Why can't they say passionately and with spirit "I am proud to be an American" and make us believe it? If our leaders don't believe in America, if they are not willing to fight and die for this country, if they are not willing to stand for something, then what in God's name are they doing running for the highest office in the land? Why are they betraying our generations to come; why are they bankrupting
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our future; and why do they stand for nothing of value or integrity for our nation? Why do they substitute treason for statesmanship? But most important of all: Why do we as Masons stand for it? Why do we allow it? Why are we not out of our lodges and into the streets in protest against the great betrayal that descends upon us? This is not a game - this thing called democracy; this thing called freedom. Millions have shed blood for it and we cannot allow a few in power to betray that sacrifice. "As Masons our obligations do not end at the altar." We've heard that before. Do we think it is someone else's job to guard our way of life? When anarchy threatens us at the door because the legal profession has nurtured and encouraged and fed upon it; when the greatest democracy the world has ever known crumbles and collapses, who will we blame? When justice - portrayed as a woman in a blindfold - no longer wears the blindfold because of impartiality, but wears it instead in shame because she sells to the highest bidder; and her scales no longer weigh justice, but weigh instead a price for her services because she has become a prostitute for the system; and the law as it should be for the sake of all and the protection of our society no longer exists; and history records our demise as a great nation, then where will we stand? Will we continue to ignore that we are in a society where young men and boys no longer know their fathers or grandfathers or know where to turn for guidance and counsel from the older generation? The philosophy of family is lost for many and is being replaced by a new and meaningless doctrine. Many are alone and cannot find a guide to help them face the future. When one of them asks you for help and counsel, will you tum away? Or will you give what time you can to help a young man face the future because that is the way you both are going. It's a long road to manhood and sometimes a lonely one. Will you take time to care about them? Where will you stand? As Masons, should we waiver in our commitment to what we stand for? We can't tum away from ourselves. We are our own destiny. Our fate was sealed when we promised to God we would endeavor to be better men. Our sons will not forgive us if we fail. They and generations to come will hold us to blame and we will not be guiltless. Commitment? It all starts here doesn't it? It all starts within the Masonic membership. Will we continue to buy into all the inane and supposed reasons for our falling numbers? Some say it's the liquor, if only we would relax our standards. That in itself is the most ridiculous solution to brotherhood I can imagine. If the liquor was a solution at all, then why are the Elks and the Eagles and the Moose and the VFW and all the others that diminish their standards of quality with alcohol also facing falling memberships? It hasn't helped them. What makes anyone think it will help us? Do we want an organization of men we can be proud to associate with, or do we seek continued decline? Do we anoint leadership on the first one to reach the bar? Has it occurred to you that many men are Masons today because the booze is not present in our lodges? Where do you stand? Or is it Ritual and proficiency? Must we make it easier to become a Mason? Do we seek men of quality and commitment and drive? Do we really think a man who has spent four to 12 years in college or in training to attain a degree
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or skill in his chosen profession is going to be intimidated by three short proficiency lectures? Are we afraid to challenge him, knowing full well that he possesses the ability to meet challenges in his own character? Isn't that the reason we seek him, because he is exceptional, he has gone the route to success by hard work and commitment? Are we willing to sell short once again for expediency? Because if we are, then we will continue to suffer a lack of leadership in all bodies - concordant and appendant. We will continue to suffer potentates who have no knowledge of the Grand Lodge system, associate patrons who cannot name the Master of their Blue Lodge, or Shrine club presidents who have not been back to Blue Lodge since they were raised. Do those bodies want you to lower your standards so they can increase their membership? If they are looking for better leadership in their own organizations let them remember this: Leadership training begins in the Blue Lodge. It is the Blue Lodge that provides the fuel and vehicle of leadership in our Craft. Or is it the money we are after with increased membership? If it's the money, then charge more. Raise your fees to $2,000. Then give them their money's worth. Make sure the Degree Work is the very best. Serve steak and lobster at the lodge dinners. Present a gold and diamond Masonic ring upon the completion of the Master Mason Lecture. It's a long way from $25 a year to $2,000, and well it should be, because it is not the money. It is not the numbers. It is the yearning. The yearning for us as Masons to share what we have, to let our fellowman know what we have found, to help another man improve his life, his horizons, his vision of himself and his world. Have we forgotten that? Can you remember that special feeling you had when the Worshipful Master said you had at last attained the sublime degree of Master Mason? Kneel together now at the altar in your minds, my Brethren. Remember what it was like? Remember that you became a Mason because you were searching. You became a Mason because of the type of men Masons are. You became a Mason because of the type of man you are. And if you did not know it then, you know that now. Will you stand at the helm of our future and society? Will you take control of your destiny now? Long ago it was men such as you who made Freemasonry a force in the world. It will be men such as you who can carry this Craft on for the ages. It won't be cheap, and it won't be painless and it won't be easy. But if we are to start, then we must start today - now - this moment. We must each one of us, reaffirm our willingness to pay the price to not back down any more, ever again. Our society waits, my Brethren, and it can't wait much longer. Where do you stand, my Brother? It's been a long time since our nation has experienced a civil war, a "great war," a depression, or a great plague like the influenza epidemic of the early 1920s. We have become so comfortable as a society that we no longer have to depend on one another. We not longer rely on our churches, our neighbors, our families or our God for strength. Could that be why fraternities such as ours have lost membership? Can we
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be comfortable and self-sufficient as individuals forever? Of course we can't. And when these days have passed, and once again, as a nation, men must to survive - rely on one another, we as Masons must be there for them, as we always have, when they look for the greater strength of God and Brotherhood. Will they tum to us, as oppressed men have for centuries? They will, my Brothers, they will. And then at last, where will we stand? Will we become the guardians of our way oflife? Or will we watch in terror as another Genghis Khan - in any guise - descends upon us and destroys all that we are? We are Masons my Brethren. We are Masons. With the grace of God, let us not stand alone - let us stand together. Let us stand together as Masons." Brother Dale K. Dean, Sr., Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Nevada shared the following remarks at the 1996 communication of the Grand Lodge of Nevada. Briefly speaking, the watch word is change. "I would like to address the subject of changes in Masonry. Heraclitus was ever so correct when he wrote some five hundred years before Christ, that nothing is permanent except change. As any student of history can attest, change is inevitable, be it ever so painful. Human nature is such that it is a natural reaction to resist change of any nature no matter how minute. "One of the strongest disagreements among Masons today is the matter of change. Some feel a definite need to change aspects of Masonic custom to conform better to current society. Others feel that any variation in tradition, custom or ritual would be almost sacrilegious. Some of those in favor of change want to take steps more drastic than others so this presents two problems; one, should there be any changes at all; and two, how serious should those changes be. Then, of course, there is the disagreement as to just what it is that should change and what should remain inviolate. In a sense the latter point is the heart of the matter. For those who feel that no change whatsoever can be tolerated, consideration might be given to this; in 1717 only four Lodges in London came out into the light of public view. A year earlier all the Lodges in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales were part of a secret society whose very existence was virtually unknown." Can you imagine the confusion and fear of a Brother when they changed from operative to speculative Masonry? Can you imagine how long operative Masonry would have survived? Even speculative Masonry has made many changes throughout the past centuries. How dramatic or how subtle would depend entirely on each individual Brother. The point of all this is that Freemasonry has always adapted, adjusted and changed. A fact which is at least partially responsible for its longevity. Given that it becomes important to emphasize that significant changes shouldn't be lightly adopted. Sometimes change appears to be the only answer to fear or to criticism. And change requires cool consideration and careful examination. My Brethren, many of the changes being talked about today are being tried in some of our sister Jurisdictions, some with success, while others have created quite a stir. As we listen to the messages from our visiting dignitaries some of our questions may be answered.
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Remember, my Brethren, the work of Masonry is to study! It is noble work which purifies the heart and clarifies the mind. It is said that the house of Freemasonry has many rooms; each room teaches different lessons such as brotherly love, charity for all mankind, love of deity, morality, truth and tolerance. Freemasonry is a philosophy that teaches and brings out all that is good in man. It is the continual learning process and our putting the lessons we have studied to use that makes us better men and better Masons. The true precepts of Masonry are meaningful only when put into practice and use in our day to day lives. Thank you and God bless." Grand Marshal, Brother G. Wayne Morrison gave the oration at the 1998 Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. We have lifted a small part of his presentation for the review. It is entitled WHOSE JOB IS IT? The answer is, anybody ...! "This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. Are we all Anybodies? What is your Blue Lodge doing about youth activities? What are you doing about our youth groups? I have heard all the excuses; there is not one in our community, why not? Look at the numbers of all the youth groups and try to make them into our numbers in 20, 30 or 40 years from now. Where are we going to be if we don't stimulate these groups now. I attended the North American grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Renewal's training session on Developing Teamwork. The one most important thing we can do to get cooperation from all of our members is to get them to assume ownership in the programs they are sponsoring. We do that by brain storming a group into the direction we want them to go. Manipulate the mind to develop ownership in the entire process. If you want better cows, you must convince the farmer that he can grow better cows. Show him the proof and lead him in the direction to develop ownership in the new program he will create to improve his cows with the plan you are offering. We need to do the same thing to get the youth groups a leg up in the world. We need to help to offer them a plan for success, help them to believe in the plan and act on the plan. They need someone in their corner rooting for them. I think most of you are hoping for success for our youth, but not ready to put your wish into action plan. Or will you? We learn through our records of failures and successes, we try and fail, try and fail, and try again and succeed. If we try something enough times we are bound to succeed sometime at least to some degree. Ifwe don't try we certainly won't fail!, and we won't succeed. We are not a true success with our youth groups, but we can be if we want to be. What do you want to do??? Will Freemasonry survive with out our kids? Do we want to do a little something more to help them to possibly give us back many times more than we give? Where do we want to be in 2025? We had better plan for the future now. What will be FAILURE or SUCCESS? If you want to have an attempt at success, will
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you be at the next youth meeting in your area? Will your Lodge help sponsor a new Assembly, Bethel or Chapter? All you have to do is show up at their meetings and take an active role. Give them a few minutes of your precious time and your attention. That seems like a small price to pay for the potentially tremendous rewards. I hope to see you there!" Now for some wise words from Brother Benjamin H. Harvey, who gave the Grand Oration at the 1997 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. "What does it matter?", read on and find out. "I have a khaki colored trench coat similar to hundreds of other trench coats. I am concerned whenever I wear this coat and have to hang it with many other coats which look just like mine. When I retrieve my coat I am never certain if I am grabbing the right one. To serve as an identifying means I carry a brass stove bolt in the right front pocket so once I slip on the coat, my hand checks that pocket to make sure I have the right coat. It is very reassuring to me when I feel that stove bolt and know that I have my coat. In a broader sense, one can see this as a constancy in my life . . . and this is good, constancies, stabilities arc very important to all of us; however, for whatever reasons, constancies don't seem to matter much anymore. Our society has become one that has let go of many of our constancies with the philosophy of "we need to let kids be kids," or "adults are just expressing themselves" or "everyone has rights." Unfortunately, without some constancies or expectations in our lives, many of those things you and I remember or took for granted are gone: • Children don't put their shoes on the furniture • Children don't speak rudely to adults • One doesn't double-park when the sign says not to, or one doesn't park in a handicap zone • Obscenities are not hurled in loud voices in shopping malls or on public sidewalks How often have you heard the retort "what does it matter?" What does it matter if children are not taught proper grammar in school? What does it matter if children are watching too much TV or using TV actors and sport figures as role models? "Don't be a 'fuddy-duddy'." We are entering the 21st century. Kids need to be "themselves." Let them wear what they wish to school, to church, or other public gatherings. It isn't just children who have no constancies in their lives. Adults are often too focused on themselves and on instant gratification and have let go of many constancies they once had. For all of us present today, we are very fortunate because we have a vital constancy in our lives which gives us reassurance, and provides us a moral, spiritual, and educational foundation. That constancy is Masonry. Masonry is our compass. It always points us in the right direction and keeps us within due bounds of all mankind. Ifwe follow the teachings of Masonry and search within ourselves, Masonry is always there to remind us of our duty to our families, to other Masons, and to our community. The constancies that Masonry gives to the community are numerous: in Nebraska we have the Plattsmouth Home, a constancy for over 100 years; the Children's Home, showing care and concern
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for over 80 years; the Scottish Rite language clinics, the Shrine Temples that provide support and transportation for the orthopedic and burn hospitals; the Eastern Star scholarship and Estral programs; the youth organizations which show today's young people that love of country, respect for parents and one another is a good thing. Nationally, the Masonic fraternity has over 50 homes that provide lifetime care for adults, and seven children's homes to assist youngsters; there are the hospitals, the Knights Templar Eye Foundation; the Masonic Relief Association; the list goes on and one. Actually, Masonry contributes more than 1-1/2 million dollars a day to charities. The Masonic constancy of providing for the widow, the orphan, and a worthy brother in distress is the origin of adult and children homes as well as the basis for all Masonic charities. We at the Children's Home know first hand what a devastating effect the lack of structure and constancy can have on children's lives. With no constancy in their lives, our children have interpreted this to mean no one cares about them because no one is giving them any love or attention. No one cares whether I am home, no one cares if I go to school, no one cares if I do my home work. Unfortunately, these children try to get some one to notice them by misbehaving, by running away, by doing all the wrong things. When a child comes to live at the Home we tell them we care by giving them constancies. We begin with structure in their daily lives - dinner is always at 5:30 - bedtime is 10:00 - study time is 1 hour - you will be expected to shower daily - you will be expected to make your bed - to do your chores to keep your shoes off the furniture. We also provide constancy by giving them attention and reward for positive behavior. We let them know they are a special person and there is something unique about each one of them. To all of you here today, consider yourselves very fortunate to have this constancy of Masonry in your lives. Consider yourselves challenged to use this constancy for the betterment of yourself, your family, and your community. We can all make a difference, by adhering to our principles and putting them into practice." As I put this review together, I notice we seem to be hearing from a number of western orators. Perhaps it is time to go south. The following Grand Orator's Address was submitted by R. Leslie Moore, Past Grand Master in Mississippi. The address was given at the 1997 Communication. Most Worshipful Brother Moore illustrates his points with some good stories! "Brethren, I know that you have noticed in recent days and recent months that you can hardly pick up a newspaper, or read a magazine or turn on the television set without reading or hearing something about the new millennium, the third millennium, the 21st century. You know, many hotels in New York City are reporting that they are fully booked for New Year's Eve, 1999. Some say that they have been booked since 1990. We here a great deal and we are reading a great deal in our Masonic publications about some of the things that other Grand Jurisdictions are doing to prepare for the 21st century. Some are speculating as to what masonry will be like in the new century and we are hearing of many drastic things that are being done, drastic in our eyes.
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We hear of some Grand Jurisdictions that are holding one day festival type affairs where they confer all three degrees in one day, followed by either Scottish Rite reunions or York Rite festivals quite often followed by a Shrine ceremonial. Now you know that sounds a little bit drastic to us and we certainly hope that it proves to be successful for them but I am reminded of what a Grand Master said many years ago. He said that man rarely values that which is cheap or seeks to preserve that which requires little or no labor to produce. That includes freemasonry. Brethren, I believe that was true then, and I believe that is true today. But certainly we have seen some changes in masonry in Mississippi, nothing as drastic as some of the other Grand Jurisdictions, but certainly Freemasonry has become more visible in our state than it has in my Masonic lifetime. We see Masonic lodges holding open meetings, honoring our wives, honoring our widows, honoring long time members, honoring the Grand Master. We see some that are staging fund raisers, raising funds for charities other than our own. We see some that sponsor little league ball teams and many, many other things. Certainly Freemasonry has become more visible than ever before but you know I think the greatest change that I see is, for the first time in my Masonic lifetime, we are talking about Freemasonry. That is something we have never done before. Someone once said that Freemasonry is good. Let's talk about it. Why shouldn't we? Now we'll not talk about the secrets of Freemasonry and of course we all know what they are. They, of course, pertain to anything that takes place in the tiled lodge - our obligation, our initiation, our means of recognition - but there is so much that we can talk about and that we are talking about today. We are talking about our heritage. You know, Freemasonry has an outstanding record of service to this country and to this state and we are talking about the contributions that masons made back during the Revolutionary movement. You know, I read in one of our publications a few weeks ago where a Dr. Gordon Wood who is a history professor at Brown University wrote a book on the American Revolution. It was reviewed by the New York Times and they said in their review that it was a most important book, the most significant book on the American Revolution that had been written in more than 20 years, a truly landmark book and in the book Dr. Wood stated that it would be difficult to overstate the importance of Freemasonry to the American Revolution. Incidentally, Dr. Wood is not a Mason but Brother Sam Nunn, the distinguished former senator from Georgia, of course, is. He once said that it could be both literally and figuratively said with great accuracy that Freemasonry laid the foundation for this great republic and in many respects, furnished the mortar that has held it together for more than 200 years. One of our wise old grand masters about 100 years ago said that the two greatest documents in e history of this country are our nation's Constitution and our nation's Declaration of Independence, both the work and product of Masonic minds. It works. We are very proud of the great contributions that masons made in winning the freedom that we enjoy. Some say that at least 40% of those who signed our nation's Declaration of Independence were members of the Masonic fraternity. About a third of those who signed our nation's Constitution were members of the Masonic fraternity. We are very proud of the great record that Freemasonry has in winning the freedoms that we enjoy and, you know, we are very proud of the contributions that Masonry has made to this state.
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You know, Freemasonry came to this state back when Mississippi of course was just a wilderness. As someone said, from east to west, between north and south, the only city or village of any importance in the entire Mississippi territory, of course, was Natchez and it had a population of only about 1500 men, of which only about 1,000 were white inhabitants. The Indians still controlled better than two-thirds of the state and you know Natchez was almost completely isolated. About the only means of transportation in that day and time was by boat and that, of course, was downstream because that was before the invention of the steamboat. It was said that it would take six weeks to get a message from New Orleans to New York and it was said that a vessel could leave New Orleans and said to Europe and back in less time that it would take to ascend the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Natchez. You know they said that quite often the traders in the north would float their boats or barges down the Mississippi River to Natchez or New Orleans. There they would sell their goods and they would dispose of their boats. Often times they would dismantle their boats and sell the lumber. They would then return home either on foot or by horseback along the Natchez Trace which, of course, was just a narrow Indian trail quite dangerous, quite hazardous. In 1817 Mississippi, of course, became the 20th sovereign state in the union and seven months later our own Grand Lodge was formed, consisting of three Masonic lodges and a total membership of 104 members. About 37 years later, the Grand Master was reflecting on the great growth of Freemasonry in this state. He said that Freemasonry traced its beginning back to the days when the noble red man paddled his swift canoe over the mighty Mississippi, along the boundless adjacent forest and with the dilapidated buildings of but one or two villages could be seen along the shores of the mighty Mississippi. Mississippi, of course, was a complete wilderness but he said that in 1855, as you traveled over the highways and byways of this state, you would find Masonic lodges next to a hundred rural churches and that practically every city and every village boasted of a Masonic lodge. Truly the light of Freemasonry had radiated throughout the entire state and masons were actively involved in carving the settlements out of a hostile wilderness, building those things that bring strength and stability to a civilized society, the churches, the schools and the Masonic lodge. As someone said here a year or two ago, The Little Red School House, The Little White Church and The Little Blue Lodge. We know that quite often all three would occupy the same building s the Masonic lodge. The Masonic lodge was the center of community life. You know brethren, that is true in some rural sections of our state today. Many of our rural lodges permit other organizations to meet there in their building. Organizations such as boy scout troops, community development clubs. They permit their lodges to be used as polling places on election day. Masons are good citizens. Masons are good neighbors. Let me give you just one outstanding example of that. Back a little over two years ago, in our section of the state over there in east central Mississippi, we had an old church that burned that was more than 100 years old. Our brethren at Mellen Lodge in Chunky invited them to meet in their lodge room until they could complete their new building which they gladly accepted. When they completed their church and moved out, the brethren of Mellen Lodge donated to them a piano, they donated to them some pews that they had there, they gave them a cash contribution to help them with their building program. Incidently, Mellen
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Lodge has a total membership of about 40. Freemasons are good citizens. Freemasons are good neighbors. And you know, we are talking about our Masonic charity and what a great story that is and what a revelation it is to many people to find out the spoke of Masonic charity. You know, most everyone knows of our children's home in Meridian, they know about the great work that the Shriners do with the crippled children's hospital. But they are not aware of the fact that Freemasonry is the most charitable fraternity on the face of the globe. We are spending today between a million and a half and some say as much as two million dollars on Masonic charity with about 60% of that spent on those who have no tie or no claim on the Masonic Fraternity whatsoever. Now brethren, if my arithmetic is correct, that is about three-quarters of a billion and that is billion with a B, dollars per year, certainly a significant amount. One of our grand masters said a number of years ago that so long as there is misery and suffering in the world and the cry of the orphan could be heard in the land, Masons will have a mission to fulfill. Brethren, are we fulfilling that mission today: I submit to you that we are. We are operating children's homes. We are operating homes for the aged. We are operating crippled children's hospitals and burn institutes. We operate foundations that furnish money to help children who cannot communicate in most instances because they cannot hear. We operate foundations that furnish money to pay for eye surgery, to restore sight or to prevent darkness. We give thousands of dollars for scholarships, helping deserving young men and young women to reach their goals in life and millions of dollars in research, searching for cures for such things as cancer, muscular dystrophy, arteriosclerosis, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and many other things. We operate food banks to feed the hungry and drug abuse centers for teenagers. Several years ago, one of our brethren wrote an article on Masonic charity and in it be penned these words. He said it is not how much we gathered but how much we have shared. It is not how far we have traveled but how deeply we have cared. Brethren, I submit to you that masons do care. We care about our brethren. We care about our family. We care about our communities and our churches. We love our country and we care about and we are concerned about those who are less fortunate than we. So brethren, as we prepare to enter the 21st century, let's continue to be enthusiastic for this great fraternity. You know I heard someone once say that enthusiasm makes ordinary people extraordinary. And lets continue to be optimistic because we have so much for which to be optimistic. I heard someone say a few years ago that the difference between an optimist and a pessimist is that each morning an optimist gets up, he goes to the window and he looks out and he says "Good morning God!" while a pessimist gets up, he goes to the window and looks out and says "Good God, morning!". Attitude. Brethren, we are talking about attitude. You know, attitude is more than just a state of mind. It is a way oflife. Back some few months ago in my section of the state, we hired a CEO to head our industrial development for our area and when he reported for work, someone asked him why he chose to come to our section of the state. He said that he came because of the positive attitude of the people and that there was no way that we could be successful in attracting the industry or the people that we would like to attract without a positive attitude. He said that he carried a constant reminder with him everywhere he went. He had a little gold colored
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coin and engraved upon it were these words, "Attitude is everything." I don't think anyone would disagree with me when I say that McDonald's does an outstanding job not only of marketing their products and their services but also in motivating their employees. I was in a McDonald's a few weeks ago with one of my grandchildren and as we stood there at the corner waiting to be served I could see into the kitchen area and there on the back wall was a one word slogan and do you know what the one word was? Attitude. Someone told the story about a brother that was walking along the street one day and he passed a construction site. He observed that there were brick masons there all busy laying bricks. He stopped and he asked the first one, he said 'What are you doing? He said 'I'm making a living for my bank.' He asked the next one. He said, 'What are you doing?' He said "I'm working for wages'. He asked the third one the same question. He said, "What are you doing?' He said "I'm building a cathedral'. Brethren, with a positive attitude we can build a cathedral. We can do anything that we care to do. We can accomplish anything that we care to accomplish. You know, during the election this past fall we heard a great deal of talk about building bridges. Building bridges to the future. Building bridges to the 21st century. I heard someone say that in life each of us are given building blocks or opportunities. What we do with those opportunities, of course, depends upon ourselves. We can use them to build bridges or we can use them to build barricades. I saw an inscription on an old tombstone in a cemetery a few weeks ago. It said 'To each is given a book of rules, an unhewn rock and a set of tools and each must make ere life is flown, a stumbling block or a stepping stone'. Brethren, lets choose to make stepping stones and let's use our opportunities to build bridges. Build bridges for those who will come after us. You know Freemasons have always built bridges. We built bridges between countries. We have built bridges between men of every country, sect and opinion, men from most age groups, young men 21 years old. We have older men in their 80s and 90s who are still active in the Masonic fraternity, men from every educational background, every vocational background, men from most religious perferences, the high, the low, the rich and poor. Brethren, building bridges is what Freemasonry is all about. So brethren, let's remember that we have inherited from our forefathers a visible, viable, vital, highly respected, highly involved fraternity. What kind of legacy are we going to leave to those who will follow us? Let me answer that by repeating a story I heard here at Grand Lodge about ten years ago. The Grand Master told the story about a wise old man in a village. One of the young men thought that he would test his wisdom so he approached the old man with his hands behind his back and he said "Old man, I hold in my hand a bird. Is it alive or is it dead?' Now he had determined that if the old man said the bird was alive, he would crush it with his hands, and if the old man said the bird was dead, he would release it and let it flyaway. Now the old man hesitated for a moment and then he responded. "Good friend, the bird is in your hands" and brethren I submit to you here this morning, that the bird is in our hands. The welfare and prosperity of this great fraternity depends upon us. Is it alive or is it dead? Brethren, I think the answer lies with each of us. It's a privilege to be a Mason. Thank you so much." Customarily we close our review with a poem. This year no appropriate
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poem surfaced during our research. Therefore, we would like to draw this report to an end with the following material lifted from the 1996 Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The author is R. W. Bro. the Rev. Canon Richard Tydeman, OSM, is a Past Junior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England. The title of his presentation is THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW, the real secret of Freemasonry is the shared experience. "Such is the nature of our constitution that there are still far too many people in the world who have entirely wrong ideas about Freemasonry, and not nearly enough Masons who are willing or able to put them right. So what is it about Masonry that makes it 'special' and how can we express this in simple language for the non-Mason to understand? Let us go back to the basic question: What is Freemasonry? Answer: a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Yes, Masonry is indeed a system of morality not a system of belief or a system of faith, but a system of morality. Now morality is a highly topical subject at the present time, with politicians, archbishops and educationalists all crying out for a return to morals. So the next question must be: What are morals? And put into non Masonic language, the answer is that morals are the building blocks of which all human life is built up. Let me explain. Historically, Freemasonry came into prominence in this country in the early eighteenth century at a time of great moral laxity, dishonesty and vice. Into that unfortunate climate came Lodges of men who had promised under solemn oath that they would obey the moral law, trust and assist each other, and render themselves more extensively serviceable to the outside world. Religion didn't come into it beyond the acknowledgment of a belief in God and a respect for the Holy Bible; and naturally they began and ended their meetings with a brief prayer - as indeed did Parliament, Town Councils, Universities and Schools everywhere. Those early Brethren did not recruit or proselytize, they just lived according to their principles and trusted that a favorable opinion pre-conceived of their institution would prompt other like-minded men to seek membership. It may have been just coincidence that operative masons had been using the language of building for so many centuries, but this appealed strongly to our 18th century predecessors, and they began to talk in what might be called 'architectural' language. In other words, they said: Man is a craftsman; he is sent here by a Great Architect who has supplied him with working plans in the Volume of the Sacred Law, and whether he builds his life in the shape of a church, or a mosque, a synagogue or a temple, the basic moral rules are the same - it has to be made of materials as near perfection as we can achieve. Just as each stone in a building must be square, level and upright, so each part of our life must have the same qualities. One stone that is not square could ruin the whole building. In this simple language Masons are still reminded, in a series of symbols and allegories, of the basic principles of morality. This does not make Masonry a religion, as some have suggested. Candidates are men of religion before they come in - indeed it is only men of religion who are permitted to come in, for a
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belief in God is an essential qualification. The nature of the candidate's religion is not our concern; the shape of his building may be very different from ours, but it has to be built of the same materials and conform to the same rules - and this is what Masonry constantly declares. Having expressed his belief in God, the candidate is then instructed how to build on that foundation by obedience to the moral rules and patterns which he finds in his working plans - and those moral rules are the same for all men and all religions. Oh yes, Masonry has a social side too - that is where brotherly love comes in, and it is a charitable Organization of some magnitude - that's the relief aspect, but perhaps we don't say enough about the Truth, for I think this is one of the things that makes Masonry 'special.' You see, there is brotherly love in a sports club, and charitable relief abounds in such organizations as Rotary; but Masonry goes further by upholding the eternal truth of the moral law as symbolized in the eternal rules of good building. It is this side of Freemasonry that I always try to emphasize, and I find it is something that most people can appreciate and understand. But, says the critic, if it is as simple as all that, why the secrecy? Why not let everyone in on the act? This brings us to another aspect which makes Masonry 'special:' I call it the 'shared experience.' Comedians can always get a laugh out of "those Masons with their rolled-up trouser-legs," but that is only a small part of the story. The truth is that to become a Mason one has to approach in a state of self-humiliation, blind, lame, half-dressed and penniless, with hangman's noose at the ready. In this way, and in this way only, can a man accept the privileges of Masonry: he has to come properly prepared and humbly soliciting. However, the candidate has this consolation and encouragement, he knows that every man in that room has gone through exactly the same experience. There are not short cuts. One can be given a university degree without actually working for it, one can become a commissioned officer in the forces without going through the ranks, but there is no other way of becoming a Mason than by sharing in that experience of humility and helpless indigence. It would be manifestly unfair and inequitable to admit to our ceremonies anyone who has not shared that experience - hence the secrecy. The old operative mason guarded the secrets of his craft by sharing passwords and signs. We do the same, but words and signs are not the secrets themselves, they are the guards to that shared experience which is the real secret of Freemasonry. Now I can see no good reason why the public should not be told all this so that they can judge for themselves. I am not saying we should open our meetings to non-Masons - that would defeat the concept of the 'shared experience,' but it must surely be a good thing for the world to know what it is that we stand for and what we have solemnly promised to do. Of course this puts a tremendous burden on ourselves and it is right that it should. Just, upright and free men of mature age, sound judgement and strict morals should be prepared to stand up and be counted. If the world knew just how serious are the promises we make, there would be even more criticism of those who are found guilty of 'unmasonic conduct.' Promises do not cease to
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operate as soon as the Lodge is closed, for we are charged to practice out of the Lodge those duties we have been taught in it, and thus prove to the world the happy and beneficial effects of our ancient institution. A good building not only has to protect and provide for those within its walls, it also has to look good to those outside, and to stand up to the slings and arrows of the invidious and all the changes of the climate. Freemasonry has succeeded in doing this for several centuries already, and I have no doubt that, with our fidelity, and with our obedience to the moral law, it will continue to grow in strength and significance throughout the centuries that lie ahead." Respectfully submitted ZELWIN BEATON
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RESOLUTION Presented with Loue to: Dr. J.G. Montgomery, Jr. WHEREAS, much of the positive attitudes which have characterized this Grand Lodge of Missouri over the years is realized by the understanding and guidance from such devoted efforts from dedicated leaders such as Most Worshipful Brother Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., Past Grand Master (1978-1979). WHEREAS, Most Worshipful Brother Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., PG.M., recently brought to a close an illustrious tenure in the State of Missouri, one that had been marked by his outstanding efforts and service to this Grand Lodge of Missouri. WHEREAS, in his highest capacity as Grand Master and councilor over the year Most Worshipful Brother Montgomery, PG.M., made many substantial contributions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Grand Lodge of Missouri AF. & AM. by successfully balancing a number of key issues which involved competing interests between individuals at all levels. WHEREAS, Be it known that the presence of he and his wife Mary will surely be missed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., One Hundred Seventy Seventh Annual Communication, hereby join unanimously in commending and recognizing Most Worshipful Brother Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., PG.M., for his unparalleled record of service and leadership, and further extend to him our very best wishes and a humble thank you. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grand Secretary be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy ofthis resolution for Most Worshipful Brother Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., PG.M., as a measure of our esteem and gratitude. Offered by Most Worshipful Grand Master Jeffrey O. Nations. Most Worshipful Brother Jeffrey O. Nations, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, AF. & AM. and Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, AF. & AM., do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and completed copy of this Resolution and adopted September 28, 1998, as fully as the same appears of record. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we here unto set our hand and affix the seal of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, AF. & AM. this 28th day of September, AD. 1998, AL. 5998. JEFFREY O. NATIONS Grand Master RONALD
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INDEX FOR 1998 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master Acknowledgements Area Meetings Consents, Dispensation and Permission Cornerstones and Dedications Decisions Grand Lecturer Grand Lodge Office Grand Masters Itinerary Grievance and Trial Related Matters Masonic Home Masonic Youth Organizations Masonic Service Association Recommendations State of the Craft Amendments of By-Laws ADOPTED by the Grand Lodge Annual Communication: In re: Section 2.010(9) Powers and Duties In re: Section 23.010 Delete In re: Section 23.020 Delete In re: Section 5.100 Delete In re: Section 5.010(i) Delete In re: Section 10.410 Duties In re: Section 15.050 Suitable Proficiencies Proposed Amendments to the Constitution: In re: Article II, Section 3 Voting In re: Article III, Section 4 Appointments Amendments to By-Laws (for action in 1999) In re: Section 25.120 Masonic Advertisement In re: Section 15.040 Proficiency In re: Section 15.015 On More Than One Candidate In re: Section 15.010 Proficiency Required In re: Section 15.061 Proficiency Required, When In re: Section 15.062 First Notice In re: Section 15.063 Further Notice of Procedure In re: Section 15.064 Suspension on Failure to Respond In re: Section 15.065 Further Extension In re: Section 15.066 Automatic Suspension or Failure In re: Section 15.067 Review by Lodge In re: Section 15.068 Reinstatement In re: Section 13.136 Failure to Advance In re: Section 7.060 Stated Communication In re: Section 15.015 Classes In re: Section 15.026 Videotapes In re: Section 15.050 Suitable Porficiency In re: Section 1.080 Mileage and Per Diem Amendment to Standing Resolution 1967-134 Withdrawn Proposed Resolution Membership Assessment
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Grand Lodge of Missouri 1997-1998 JEFFREY O. NATIONS Grand Master 3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125 STEVEN 1. TOYBES Deputy Grand Master 7711 Carondelet, Suite 400, St. Louis 63105 WILFRED G. SOUTIEA, JR. Sr. Grand Warden 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129 FREDDIE D. ADAMS Jr. Grand Warden 32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957 RONALD D. MILLER Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 JAMES E. SPENCER Grand Lecturer 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030 GLENN E. MEANS Sr. Grand Deacon 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029-9368 JIMMIE D. LEE Jr. Grand Deacon 7765 E. U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville 65742 STANLEY M. THOMPSON Sr. Grand Steward 311 N. Main, Richmond 64085-1163 ELMER E. REVELLE Jr. Grand Steward 16436 Green Pines Dr., Ellisville 63011 JOHN M. NATIONS Sr. Grand Marshal 7733 Forsyth, Suite 1150, St. Louis 63105-1817 MICHAEL HOWARD Jr. Grand Marshal 4136 McDonald, St. Louis 63116-3807 Grand Sword Bearer TEDDIE HARRISON 16421 Crackerneck Rd., Independence 64055 H.V (JAKE) JACOBS Grand Pursuivant 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles 63303-6309 REV RONALD R. BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 6919 Trainor Ct., St. Louis 63116-3020 REV MARVIN R. DAVIS Grand Chaplain 220 S. Elm, Marshal 65706 REV. DONALD E. MCGUIRE Grand Chaplain 412 Allen St., Farmington 63640-1850 REV BILLY R. POTTER Grand Chaplain 33610 Wieneke Branch Rd., California 65018 SHELDON H. SNITZ Grand Chaplain 9852 Connell Dr., Overland Park, KS 66212 REV. RONALD E. WOOD, JR. Grand Chaplain 1904 N. 36th St., St. Joseph 64506 Grand Orator LARRY C. REYNOLDS 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65742-9801 R.L. TICHENOR Grand Tiler 4508 NE Carolane, Kansas City 64116