2002 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri

GRAND LODGE Ancient, Free and Accepted

Masons ofthe State ofMissouri

Official Proceedings One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication

• Columbia Sept. 23-24, A. D. 2002, A. L. 6002

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ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

Organized April 21, 1821 By Missouri Lodge No. 12 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 8,1816 (Now St. Louis Missouri No.1 of Missouri) Joachim Lodge No. 25 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1818 (Became Joachim No.2 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Charles Lodge No. 28 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5,1819 (Became Hiram No.3 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Tammany No. 1 of Tennessee received charter from North Carolina Nov. 24, 1789 St. John's No.1 of North Carolina received its charter from Grand Lodge (Modern) of England 1755

GLENN E. MEANS GRAND MASTER, 2001路2002

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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER GLENN E. MEANS Grand Master 2001-2002 Glenn E. Means, of Grain Valley, was born in 1941 at Windsor, Missouri. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1959, and after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1963, he was commissioned an officer in the Adjutants General Corps, U.S. Army. He served in Germany and various posts in the United States and at the Secretary of the Army's Office. After resigning his commission in 1968 at the rank of Captain, he returned to the Kansas City area and began his career in the Federal Government. He retired in 1995. RWB Means and his wife, Mary Jane, were married in 1962 and are the parents of three children, Elizabeth, Anne, and Stephen. Elizabeth is an elementary school counselor at Martin City, Missouri. Anne (Mrs. Mark Turner) and her husband own and operate The Village at Indian Point in Branson, Missouri. Son Stephen is currently a Captain in the U.S. Army, Armor Branch, and daughter-in-law Heidi is a Captain in the Adjutant General Corps. They are also the proud grandparents of Madeline Grace and Nicholas Turner. RWB Means began his Masonic career in Raytown Lodge No. 391, being raised to the Master Mason degree on April 14, 1970. Later that year, he affiliated with Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 and served as Chaplain. He served as Secretary ofthe Lodge from 1971 through 1978 and as Worshipful Master in 1983. In 1984 he was elected Treasurer of the Lodge, a position in which he continues to serve. RWB Means served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 59th Masonic District in 1988 and is especially proud of helping the Western Unit of the Masonic Home implement the Adopt-A-Resident program. At the 1990 Grand Lodge communication, he was elected to a 4-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home. He served as a member of the Administration Committee and as Chairman of the Admission and Discipline Committee in 1993. He served as a member of the Grand Lodge Relief and Charity Committee in 1993 and as Chairman of that committee in 1994. He is the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee A F. & AM. to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. In 1970 he received the Scottish Rite degrees at Kansas City Valley and in 1999 was honored to receive the Knight Commander Cross of Honor. In 1983 he received the York Rite degrees in Independence, MO. He is a Past High Priest of Independence Chapter No. 12; is Illustrious Master of Independence Council No. 49, and the Commander of Palestine Commandry No. 17. He is a member ofthe Harry S Truman York Rite College and a member of the Mary Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine. He became a member of Ararat Shrine in 1978 and served as a Shrine Club Ambassador in 1994 and 1995. He is a Past President of Blue Springs Shrine Club. He was the Charter Secretary for Ararat Amateur Radio Shrine Club in 4

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1982 and served as President in 1990. He is a Past President ofArarat Antique Auto Shrine Club. He is a Past President and currently serving as Secretary/ Adjutant of Kansas City Chapter No. 63, National Sojourners and Old Glory Camp of the Heroes of '76. He is a member of Blue Springs Chapter No. 428 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also honored to receive the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 1997. RWB Means is a member of Good Shepherd Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), whose cornerstone was laid by the Grand Lodge in 1986. He has served on the Building Committee of the church, as a Deacon, as Chairman of the Board, and has served for the past 13 years as an Elder. He is presently the Chairman of the Board of Church Trustees. In Scouting, he is a member ofthe Tribe of Mic-O-Say and served in various adult leadership positions, including Camp Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop No. 603 in Blue Springs. He is active in the local chapter of the Plymouth Owner's Club, and is Past Commander of the Kansas City Squadron of the U.S. Power Squadrons, a national boating organization. In the past he has been active in YMCA T-Ball, Little League Football, Band Booster Club and other school activities.

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OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 2001·2002 GLENN E. MEANS ...............••................ Grand Master 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029-9368 JIMMIE D. LEE Deputy Grand Master 7765 E. U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville 65742 Sr. Grand Warden STANLEY M. THOMPSON 311 East North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957 Grand Secretary RONALD D. MILLER 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 Grand Lecturer RANDALL J. JONES 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville, 65742-9158 ELMER E. REVELLE Jr. Grand Warden 1500 Subella Dr., Columbia 65203 JOHN M. NATIONS Sr. Grand Deacon 8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017 ROBERT BERGER Jr. Grand Deacon 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 BRUCE R. AUSTIN Sr. Grand Steward 603 N. Main Rd., Charleston 63834-9621 Jr. Grand Steward MARVIN R. DAVIS P.O. Box 119, Bonne Terre, 63628 ROCKY WEAVER Sr. Grand Marshal 106 Park Avenue, Buckner, 64016 ROBERT C. WHITNEy Jr. Grand Marshal 12005 Reinhardt Dr., Leawood, KS 66209 REV. RONALD R. BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 3423 Glen Bay Dr., St. Louis 63125 Grand Chaplain ROGER WREATH 626 E. Wayland, Springfield 65807 Grand Chaplain RALPH E. NOLAN 1700 Morningside Dr., Blue Springs, 64015 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 ROBERT E. GREEN Grand Sword Bearer 3508 NW Briarwood Dr., Blue Springs 64015 Grand Pursuivant WILLIAM E. BROGGI 401 SW 21st St., Blue Springs 64015 JOHN HESS Grand Orator 125 Groom, Liberty 64068 WILLIAM B. VANMETER Grand Orator 925 N. Main St., Independence 64050 Grand Tiler DANIEL R. QUESENBERRY 9513 E. 68th St., Raytown 64133

One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication

Monday Morning ORGAN SELECTIONS PRESENTED BY FRED M. HARLE The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication on Monday and Tuesday, September 23 & 24, 2002 at the Holiday Inn Select, Columbia. Representatives of the Heroes '76 National Sojourners St. Louis Chapter 22 and Kansas City Chapter 63 presented the flag of our country. Where upon, presentation of the colors was presented followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Gordon E. Hopkins, introduced the following officers, who entered the assemble area and proceeded to their respective stations: Grand Tiler - Daniel R. Quesenberry Grand Orator - William B. VanMeter Grand Orator - John Hess Grand Pursuivant - William E. Broggi Grand Chaplain - Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Grand Chaplain - Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain - Billy R. Potter Grand Chaplain - Ralph E. Nolan Grand Chaplain - Roger Wreath Grand Chaplain - Ronald R. Bollinger Grand Sword Bearer - Robert Green Junior Grand Marshal - Robert Whitney Senior Grand Marshal - Rocky Weaver Junior Grand Steward - Marvin R. Davis Senior Grand Steward - Bruce R. Austin Junior Grand Deacon - Robert Berger Senior Grand Deacon - John M. Nations Grand Lecturer - Randall J. Jones Grand Secretary - Ronald D. Miller Grand Treasurer - W. Marion Luna Junior Grand Warden - Elmer E. Revelle Senior Grand Warden - Stanley M. Thompson Deputy Grand Master - Jimmie D. Lee M.W. Hopkins called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri - Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, of Blue Springs, Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Means 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. 8

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M.W Brother Hopkins greeted Most Worshipful Grand Master Means, who with a rap of the gavel, seated the Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Means welcomed everyone to this years Grand Lodge Session. GRAND MASTER MEANS: Right Worshipful Brother Harvey J. Wells, do you have a preliminary report from the credentials committee?

CREDENTIALS COMMITIEE INTERIM REPORT BRO. HARVEY J. WELLS: Yes, sir. Most Worshipful Sir, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, brethren, this is the preliminary report of the credentials committee for the 181stAnnual Communication of the Grand Lodge,AF&AM, of the State of Missouri. Section 1.020 of the Grand Lodge bylaws specifies that a quorum of not less than 30 chartered lodges must be present for the transaction of business of a Grand Lodge communication. Your committee on credentials is pleased to report that a quorum is present at this session. Grand Master Means introduced Brother Donald Stamper, Presiding Commissioner of Boone County, Missouri. ''Welcome to Boone County, it is my privilege to be with you this morning and welcome you to the 7th largest county in this great state, one that is growing each year. Having you here in Boone County gives us a chance to learn from you through example. I enjoy being a Mason, and I bring you greetings on behalf of my lodge and the Boone County lodges. As a leader in the community and as a citizen of our country, understand that I believe, and I submit to you, that we are at a critical juncture as a country. We're at a time when Masonic principles would serve us well. I want to applaud the work that you do and what you bring to our community because the spirit of which you bring, the principles by which you lead your lives, and the leadership you bring to our community will never be more important. Thank you so much for choosing Columbia and Boone County. We hope that you will be back again. I leave with this promise, if there's anything we can do to make your stay better while you are here in Boone County, just let us know." Thank you very much.

OPENING The Pledge of Allegiance was led by M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means. Grand Master Means, with the assistance of the Grand Officers, opened the One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual.

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INTRODUCTION OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI R.W. Senior Grand Deacon John M. Nations presented and introduced the Past Grand Masters in attendance: M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.

Brother Walter L. Walker (1973-1974), Neosho Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978), Osage Beach Brother J. C. Montgomery (1978-1979), St. Louis Brother J. Edward Blinn (1980-1981), Marshfield Brother Earl K. Dille (1982-1983), St. Louis Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985), St. Louis Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987), Farmington Brother Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989), Shawnee Mission, Ks. Brother Dan F. Cole (1990-1991), St. Louis Brother D. Robert Downey (1991-1992), St. Louis Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994), Kirksville Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995), St. Joseph Brother Donald E. Scott (1996-1997), Independence Brother Steven 1. Toybes (1998-1999), St. Louis Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000), St. Louis Brother Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001), Marshall

Led by the Senior Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. M.W. Grand Master Means made the following statement: "Thank each of you for attending this year's Grand Lodge session. Each of you have left very big footprints, and it actually has made it easier for the rest of us to follow. I look forward to joining you as a Past Grand Master." M.W. Brother Walter L. Walker responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Masters. RWB WALTER L. WALKER: Most Worshipful Sir, it is certainly a pleasure and a privilege for each of us to be standing here before you as Past Grand Masters. We are well aware and appreciate the high honor this lodge has given to us in past years. We welcome you to join us on the junior end of the line next year, and I can tell you from personal experience, it goes from junior end of the line to where I am standing today in the blink of an eye, but you cherish all of the friendships you have made through the years. It is a wonderful thing. We wish you a good communication, and if we can assist you in any way, we will be seated right over there. . . . A rousing round of applause ensued ...

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES R.W. Junior Grand Deacon Robert Berger presented and introduced the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions: M.W. Brother Max L. Carpenter, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Indiana M.W. Brother Roger S. Van Gordon, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana M.W. Brother Albert T. Ames, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Massachusetts

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M.W. Brother Michael E. Jones, Grand Master of Nebraska M.W. Brother Clifford C. Godsey, Grand Master of Iowa M.W. Brother Alvin T. Walker, Grand Master of South Dakota M.W. Brother Larry Weaver, Grand Master of Oregon The Grand Lodge accorded these Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions the Grand Honors. GRAND MASTER MEANS: Welcome. Thank you for coming. If there is anything that I or any of our Grand Lodge, or any of our friendly Missouri Masons can do for you while you are here, please let us know. I will ask each of you for comments later in the session. Most Worshipful Brother Larry Weaver, would you respond for the group? And Right Worshipful Brother Junior Grand Deacon, would you escort the remainder by way of the East so the Deputy Grand Master and I can properly welcome them. RWB LARRY WEAVER: Most Worshipful Grand Master, honored East, and brethren all, it is indeed a pleasure to have the opportunity to respond for these honored brethren, the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters, all thank you and the Masons of Missouri for the fine reception. The way we have been hosted and looked after has been wonderful, and obviously, brotherly love prevails. Thank you. God bless you. We wish you success. (Applause). GRAND MASTER MEANS: Brethren, this is the 150th year for the Grand Lodge of Oregon, and their charter came from Missouri. So our children have done well. (Applause).

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS RW.B. Senior Grand Steward Bruce R. Austin presented and introduced Grand Officers from Grand Jurisdictions. RW. Bro, George H. Stablein, Sr., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Arizona RW. Bro. Scott J. Krieger, Sr., Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Nebraska R.W. Bro. Joe McBride, Grand Junior Steward of the Grand Lodge ofA.F. and A.M. of Nebraska R W. Bro. Leslie M. Spies, Grand Secretarytrreasurer of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of South Dakota Brother Gerald L. Ogle, Representative for the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Nevada GRAND MAsTER MEANS: Thank you. And welcome. Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Steward, would you escort them by way of the East so that the Deputy Grand Master and I may properly welcome them. Right Worshipful Brother Stablein, would you please respond for the group. RWB Stablein: Thank you, Grand Master. On behalf of the visiting Grand Lodge officers, it is a pleasure to be here. This is the second opportunity that I have had personally to visit your Grand Lodge, and if this visit proves to be as enjoyable as my previous one, I know it will be a memorable occasion, and I hope to have a chance to come back and visit you in the future. Thank you, sir.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY RW. Junior Grand Steward Marvin R Davis presented and introduced the Representatives of the Appendant Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri: 1. Kermit Bright, Illustrious Potentate, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 2. Robert L. Perusich, Assistant Rabban, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 3. Donald Woods, Recorder, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 4. Donald L. Cox, Deputy Past Grand Monarch, Grottos of North America 5. Roy A. Welshon, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri 6. Jack H. Jones, Imperial Recorder, International Order of the Shrine of North America 7. Richard J. Holmes, Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Court of Missouri, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri 8. William S. Hall, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri 9. Daryl Price, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri Order of the Eastern Star 10. John L. Gahres, Past Supreme Scribe, Forest of Tall Cedars of Lebanon

INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS RW. Senior Grand Marshal Rocky Weaver presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation. INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS AND THE REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS RW. Grand Lecturer Randall J. Jones presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the Regional Grand Lecturers, who stood at their seats to receive words of appreciation. ''At this time I would like to introduce our Grand Lecturer Emeritii, Right Worshipful Brother Stanton Brown and Right Worshipful James Spencer. Thank you very much for what you have given to the Grand Lodge over those many years. Thank you."

INTRODUCTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STAFF OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Deputy Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee, 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. RWB Larry Moss member of the finance committee. RWB Richard Smith, member of the admissions and discipline committee. RWB David Ramsay,

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chairman of the finance committee. RWB James Gibson, member of admissions and discipline committee. RWB Don Couch, chairman of the development committee. RWB John Hess, administration committee. RWB Robert Hardester, chairman of admissions and discipline, and treasurer of the board. RWB Tom Nations could not be with us today. He had another obligation. Also, the advancing line of the board of directors which is starting with our Senior Grand Deacon, RWB John Nations, a member of the admissions and discipline committee. RWB Elmer Revelle, chairman of the administration committee, assistant secretary to the board. RWB Stanley Thompson, chairman of the legal committee, vice president, and member of the finance committee. Most Worshipful Grand Master Glenn E. Means, honorary chairman. Each year, as we have the retired members of the board of directors, we like to present them with a plaque of appreciation that they might like to hang in their office, or display in some prominent place. Plaques were presented to John W. Hess and Robert E. Hardester for their loyal and dedicated service as members of the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors, presented September, 2002. . . . Whereupon, plaques were presented to the honorees mentioned above and applause ensued... RWB JIMMIE D. LEE: At this time I would like for Past Grand Master Freddie D. Adams to come forward. While the Most Worshipful is making his way to the stage, it was the negligence last year of the Masonic Home of Missouri to include him in the recognition for his service to the board. I wanted to fulfill that obligation of the board for his dedicated service. He also received a plaque.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE MASONIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead nominated RW. Brother James E. Snavely of Farmington, Missouri. M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott nominated RW. Brother Marvin C. Mendenhall of Liberty, Missouri. No other nominations being made, it was motioned the nomination cease and that the candidates be accepted by acclamation. Motion passed.

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Address of the Grand Master The Address of the Grand Master is printed in the handouts you already have. You can read it for yourself. You don't need me to read it to you. I have some supplemental remarks to be added for the Official Proceedings. I don't know where to begin in describing how fantastic this year has been. There are no words to adequately describe what a truly great honor it is to represent the Freemasons of Missouri. I have made new friendships and renewed old friendships this year. Both will be treasured for years to come. Mary Jane and I have found ourselves welcomed into the presence of the best people in the world. We thank you. In my travels and conversations with each of you, it is apparent that you have really worked to "Show Me Freemasonry" in your communities. I have received countless newspaper clippings of charitable work done by you and your Lodges. The number of Lodges raising money for scholarships for local high school graduates is increasing and is really heartwarming. Through your generosity and charity, Freemasonry has touched more lives this year than in several years. There is no way I can express my pride in each of you and the way you have "lived" Freemasonry. In the handouts you have received is a copy of the Grand Lodge Financial Report. Right Worshipful Brother Larry Moss, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, will make a formal report at a later time during this Session. What I want to report to you is the results of a request I made at the beginning of this Grand Lodge year. As you mayor may not know, I come from a background in Government where everything, funds, money, and equipment, had to be accounted for and in great detail. At my request, the Ways and Means Committee working with the Grande Lodge Staff reviewed and re-worked the Chart of Accounts to track all, and I mean all, monies received or disbursed by the Grand Lodge. There are a number of funds that are known as "pass through" funds. That's money collected by Grand Lodge for the use by others, for example the Penny-A-Day for the Masonic Home, the donations to the Children's Foundation, the George Washington Memorial donation from each Initiation and others. In the past these monies were not always reflected in the budget. The Grand Lodge staff, through the supervision and guidance of the Grand Secretary, has worked diligently to insure that every penny, nickel, dime and dollar are accounted for and entered into the records. The results greatly surprised all of us. In past years the Grand Lodge budget appeared to be around $450,000 because the "pass through" monies often were not included. What we have discovered is that by making an accounting of all monies, including the "pass through", monies the amount of funds to be accounted for is just over 1 million dollars. So don't be surprised or shocked at the numbers in the financial report. We have not found windfalls of money nor are we spending mountains of cash. We are just accounting for all the money, whether available for the actual use of Grand Lodge or not. The Grand Lodge is still in need of increasing the endowment fund through the 10-4-10 program and your legacies in wills and trusts. At the end of June this year the Grand Lodge Office Building basement had a severe water leak problem. The leak was finally traced to the inlet pipes from the air conditioning unit. Because of the damage to the walls and floors to the

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basement, the repairs have required the complete removal of everything stored in the basement and the removal of all interior walls. Twice the Grand Secretary found it necessary to close the office for a week's period at a time, while repairs were underway. At one time it appeared that the office would have to be relocated temporarily. The Grand Lodge Advancing line officers were kept up-to-date on all events and actions. Their advice was solicited in making the decisions necessary to relieve the problem and keep our Grand Lodge office functioning and providing the needed services to Lodges, Lodge Secretaries, and the members of our Fraternity. I'm happy to report it was not necessary to temporarily relocate the office and the repairs are completed. I and all the Advancing Line Officers want to publicly express our thanks and appreciation to our Grand Secretary and the Office Staff for their tremendous efforts in keeping the office functioning during such a difficult time. Brethren, there is one Decision and Order that I issued which occurred after the Grand Master's Address went to the publisher and therefore is not in the printed materials you have received. On August 27, 2002, an Appeal of a Finding of No Probable Cause by a Grievance Committee appointed by Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 was received. An objection was made by Brother Jene Kirby on February 21, 2002, at the beginning of the conferral of the Master Mason degree on Brother Darrell Ray. Section 14.040, Objection to Advancement, states that an objection is a bar to advancement of a candidate for sixty days. After sixty days, no objection is effective, but charges may be preferred against the candidate at any time. Subsequently, a Complaint (charge) against Brother Ray was filed with the Lodge by Brother Kirby. The complaint was investigated by the Grievance Committee, who returned the finding of No Probable Cause. The finding was appealed under Section 29.040, Investigation of a Complaint, on the grounds that the Master and the Lodge failed to engage the services of an attorney to assist and advise the Grievance Committee in its investigation and that the Grievance Committee failed to report their findings within twenty days of the receipt of the complaint. Mter review of the complete investigative file and investigation and report by the District Deputy Grand Master, I ordered that the degree resume as the sixty day period had passed as required by Article 14.040. I further issued a decision that: 1) the failure of the Master and Lodge to engage the services of an attorney had not caused irreparable harm to any member's rights nor so jeopardized the investigation that the Grievance Committee's investigation and finding should be voided and a new investigation be conducted with a finding; and 2) Section 29.040 provides that the Master can allow the Grievance Committee additional time beyond the twenty days to conduct its investigation and report its findings. The reasons given to the Master for failure to report within twenty days were reasonable and the Master was within his discretion to grant additional time for the investigation and report and therefore there was no basis to void the Grievance Committee's investigation and report. Brethren, that completes my Grand Master's Address. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, I request the published Address of the Grand Master with this Supplemental be referred to the Committee on Grand Master's Address for review and report at a later time.

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To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:

It is an unbelievably great honor and privilege for me to address you at this our 18pt Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri. I shall forever be grateful to each of you for allowing me to represent you this past year as Grand Master. The year has gone by so quickly with so many memorable events. I will cherish the memories of being with you in your Lodges for the rest of my life. In every Lodge I visited and every event shared with you, the spirit of "Show Me Freemasonry" was absolutely fantastic. You have demonstrated the integrity and ideals of Freemasonry to all the citizens of our State. Over the years attending the Annual Communication, I have observed and heard each Grand Master stand here and utter words to the effect that we, each of us, you and I, as members are the Grand Lodge. A lot of us never really understand the true meaning of those words. Each one of us, you and I, have but a single vote on the legislation that will come before us in the next day and a half. It will not be me, as the current Grand Master, the Grand Master to be elected later today, the Advancing Line of Officers, or one of the Committees that chooses what will happen to Missouri Freemasonry. It will be us, you and I, as a Grand Lodge of Missouri Masons that will determine the future of Freemasonry in Missouri. There are several pieces of legislation for us to consider and vote upon that will allow Missouri Freemasonry to move forward maintaining its rightful place as an institution of knowledge, charity, honor, and integrity. I urge your careful consideration of them. As I have stated before, this year, through your efforts, has been one of a reawakening of our Fraternity. I am extremely proud to be a Missouri Freemason and to be counted as one of you. Our By-Laws Section 2.010(i) requires that the Grand Master, on the first day of the Annual Communication present his address, with an account of his official acts and decisions, and the state and condition of Freemasonry in the state, with his recommendations for such measures as he considers expedient and necessary.

AREA MEETINGS There were nine Area Meetings held during the months of October, November and December, 2001. Meetings were held at the following locations: St. Joseph - October 5 Kansas City - October 6 Cape Girardeau - October 17 West Plains - October 18 Kirksville - October 26 Jefferson City - October 27 Hannibal - November 9 St. Louis - November 10 Springfield - December 8 It is important that these Area Meetings be held as soon after Grand Lodge as possible. It allows the Brethren to hear first hand the ideas and goals of the Grand Lodge for the upcoming year. This year we departed from the meeting

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format of the last few years. The first hour of each Area Meeting was the presentation of programs which were of interest and concern to all Lodge Officers. First, The Grand Lecturer and I presented the new Regional Grand Lecturer Districts and the rationale of the boundaries of each district. The requirement for achieving the Individual Ritual Achievement Award was presented. Then a discussion was held of how to use the idea of "Show Me Freemasonry" to introduce our Fraternity to non-members to encourage them to join. Also, the new legislation passed at the recent 180th Annual Communication was discussed. For the second half of the Area Meeting, the Masters, the DDGM's and the DDGL's met with myself and the Director of Development of the Masonic Home to discuss programs and events happening this year which would be the primary responsibility and interest of those individuals. The Senior Wardens, Junior Wardens and other Lodge Officers met with the Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, the Senior Grand Warden, Right Worshipful Brother Stanley Thompson and other Grand Lodge Officers in attendance to discuss programs and events of interest upcoming in future years. Hopefully, this format gave each group of Lodge Leaders an opportunity to discuss and assess the present as well as the future programs of our Grand Lodge. I want to sincerely express my thanks and appreciation to the Lodges and Scottish Rite Centers who hosted the Area Meetings.

MASONIC YOUTH I wish to thank Right Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Deputy Grand Master, for his representation of the Grand Lodge at the Annual State Conclave of the Order of DeMolay in Jefferson City on May 27th • On behalf of the Grand Lodge, he presented a check for $1000.00 for use of the organization in their membership programs. He also presented the Grand Master's Youth Award to Mr. Justin D. Absheer and the Stuart Fund Scholarship of $5000.00 to Mr. Justin Dyer. On June 20th I had the privilege of attending the Grand Bethel Session of the International Order of Job's Daughters in Jefferson City and presenting a check in the amount of $1000.00 for their use in membership programs. I was also able to present the Grand Master's Youth Award to Ms. Heather D. Parker and the Stuart Fund Scholarship of $5000.00 to Ms. Jennifer Hrabik. On June 30th , I attended the Opening of the Rainbow Grand Session in Springfield. It was an honor for me on behalf of the Masons in Missouri to present them with a $1000.00 donation for use in their membership program. I was also pleased to present the Grand Master's Youth Award to Ms. Melissa M. Felkner and the Smith Fund Scholarship of $5000.00 to Ms. Krista Nichols. I cannot encourage enough the Freemasons of Missouri and our Lodges to show their support for the youth organizations. These young men and ladies are the future leaders of our organization and our country.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL DISPLAY Last September the Grand Lodge was informed by Brother George Seghers, Executive SecretarylTreasurer, of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial that the Memorial would dedicate the month of January 2002, to the State of Missouri. Each month is dedicated to a different State, in the order they were admitted to the Union. The designated state is invited to provide a

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display or exhibit of Masonry from their State. Having visited the Memorial in the past, I knew this was an opportunity that could not be passed up. The number of visitors, especially non-Masonic visitors that tour the Memorial is in the thousands each year. This was an opportunity to showcase Missouri and our great Masonic heritage. I requested Right Worshipful Brother John Hess, Grand Orator, to chair a special committee to develop an exhibit to display at the Memorial. Right Worshipful Brother Jimmie Lee, Deputy Grand Master, and Right Worshipful Brother Rocky Weaver, Senior Grand Marshal, agreed to serve on the committee. Ms. Sara Wilson, Public Relations Coordinator, of the Masonic Home agreed to be on the committee and quickly became the hardest worker on the project. I felt that not just Blue Lodge Masonry should be showcased, but all the Masonic Fraternity should be represented in the exhibit. Therefore, I extended an invitation to all the appendant bodies in Missouri to participate and to provide information, memorabilia and interesting bits of their history for inclusion in the exhibit. On December 28th , I was privileged to open the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the Lodge Room at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA. Most Worshipful Brother Clifford (Skip) Parker graciously granted Dispensation for the opening of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in Virginia for the purpose of dedicating the Missouri Freemasonry Display for the month of January at the Memorial. Brethren, you have read about the display and seen pictures of it in the Freemason Magazine and know what a success for Missouri it was. I cannot emphasize enough the degree of planning and teamwork that went into making such a wonderful display. The Executive Director of the Memorial, Brother George Seghers, has acknowledged it as the best of the states' displays. The display was set up on December 28 th and during the New Year's weekend it was seen by over 6,000 visitors to the Memorial and another 2,000 during the month of January. I wish to thank the Committee, especially Ms. Sara Wilson, for their hard work and dedication in making the display exemplify in an outstanding manner Missouri's "Show Me Freemasonry" spirit.

CORNERSTONE AND LODGE DEDICATION CEREMONIES The Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened a total of 6 times within the State and one time outside the State of Missouri this year for cornerstone and dedication ceremonies. The first opportunity for a symbolic Laying of a Cornerstone was on October 20th at Edina. The dedication ceremony of the new Jim Sears Northeast Technical Center (a part of Moberly Area Community College) had almost 100 Masons as participants and was observed by a crowd of over 250 local residents, and leaders of Northeast Missouri. It was truly a banner day for Freemasonry. As previously stated, on December 28 th , I had the privilege and honor of opening Grand Lodge in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial for the dedication of the Missouri display for the month of January 2002. On March 23 rd , I participated with the Grand Lodge Officers, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, and dignitaries from Boone County in the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Masonic Home Office Building in Columbia. On April 14th we opened Grand Lodge for the dedication ofAdelphi Lodge No.

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355's new building at Edgerton. This was a momentous occasion for Adelphi Lodge. Their new building's cornerstone was laid last year and just as the building was completed and ready for dedication, an arsonist set fire to the grain elevator next door to the building. The fire heavily damaged the new building and it had to undergo extensive repairs. With the perseverance of the membership, it was repaired to new condition and a very successful dedication ceremony was enjoyed by a large crowd of townspeople and members and their families. On April 27 th a Dispensation was granted for Most Worshipful Brother Dale C. Motter, Past Grand Master, to open Grand Lodge at Adair Lodge No. 336, Kirksville, for the purpose of Laying a Cornerstone of the new Moberly College Educational Building at Kirksville. I wish to thank Most Worshipful Brother Motter for doing an outstanding job in conducting the ceremony. On May 19th , a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held in Columbia for the new building for Acacia Lodge No. 602 and Twilight Lodge No. 114 A Dispensation to Right Worshipful Brother Robert Bray was granted to open Grand Lodge on June 29th at Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton, for the Re-Dedication Ceremony of the Carroll County Courthouse. The Grand Lodge of Missouri had laid the original cornerstone of the courthouse 100 years ago. Mter the opening of the cornerstone repository and removal of the artifacts, a new repository with a symbolic Laying of a Cornerstone was conducted by our present day Grand Lodge. The artifacts from the old repository are on display in the Courthouse and include many Masonic artifacts. My thanks and appreciation to Right Worshipful Brother Bray for his stepping-in and doing a superb job in the ceremony. On July 20 th a Dispensation was granted to Right Worshipful Brother Elmer E. Revelle, Junior Grand Warden, to open Grand Lodge at Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville, for the Laying of a Cornerstone for the new Justice Center, Courts Building of Cass County in Harrisonville. Right Worshipful Brother Revelle's flawless performance was a preview of what a great Grand Master he will become in the future. A Dispensation was granted to Most Worshipful Brother Freddie D. Adams, Past Grand Master, to open Grand Lodge at Fayette Lodge No.4, Fayette, for the purpose of Laying of a Cornerstone at the new Fayette High School in Fayette. I wish to thank Most Worshipful Brother Adams for conducting the ceremony in an outstanding manner. We opened Grand Lodge on September 7th at Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline, for the Laying of a Cornerstone at the new Marceline Elementary School in Marceline.

GRIEVANCE AND TRIAL RELATED MATTERS This is an area where all Grand Masters regret to have occurrences to report. Fortunately, this year there were no trials or grievances brought to the Grand Master. I hope this is an indication that we as a Craft and Fraternity are indeed practicing our Masonic ideals of Brotherly Love and maintenance of highest personal integrity. However, there were some events occurring that concerned our By-Laws and did require a decision of the Grand Master. In November, I was asked to review the actions occurring in Cosmos Lodge No 282 in the objection of a candidate to

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be Initiated into the Entered Apprentice Degree. Mter investigation by the Grand Secretary, and reviewing the statements made by the objecting Brother, that his objection was not directed at the candidate but rather against the Lodge, I determined that the objection was under Article 14, Section 14.030 which allows an objection for the purpose of further inquiry. I reviewed the steps and actions taken by Cosmos Lodge No 282 in the receipt of the Petition for the Degrees, the appointment of a Committee of Investigation, the report of the Committee of Investigation and subsequent balloting by the Lodge members on the Petition, and the scheduling of the Degree. I found no irregularities. Finding no objection to the Candidate and no irregularities by the Lodge and the time still within the sixty day time for review, I therefore, on November 28t h, issued an Order that the Degree be resumed at the earliest possible convenience to all parties. In December I received a request from Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467 to review a situation concerning the Petition for Reinstatement from a member suspended for non-payment of dues in 1995. The Brother had pled guilty to a felony in April 1996, served 5 years of a 7 year sentence, received early parole and successfully completed the parole period. Although the Lodge and many members were aware of the conviction, no information was forwarded to the Grand Secretary nor was any action taken to effect the expulsion of the Brother through the provisions of By-Law Section 28.020. By all accounts, the Brother had rehabilitated himself and become active in the community. His reinstatement was recommended by several Brethren. After much investigation into all the activities involved with this particular case, I ruled that the provisions of Section 28.090, When Charges are Not Entertained, para. (d), which states: "For any offense committed more than five years before the complaint is presented, unless the offense has been concealed from the public or the Lodge." As such, I directed that no Masonic charges or automatic expulsion are to be placed against the Brother and that he may petition for reinstatement. In August, in response to a request from the Masonic Home, I reviewed the situation of a deceased Brother from Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico. The Brother's dues had been remitted for the years 1988 through 1991 due to ill health. In late 1994, the Lodge sent a dues notice to the Brother. The Brother had been in the hospital since August 1993 following heart surgery with severe complications. The Lodge suspended him for non-payment of dues on June 2, 1994. The Brother subsequently died in March 1995. After investigation, on August 17t h, I determined that the Brother's dues should have been remitted for the year 1994 and that at the time of his death he was a member in good standing.

DISPENSATIONS Included in the Grand Secretary's Report where applicable

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS One of the more pleasurable duties of a Grand Master is that of appointing Grand Representatives for a recognized foreign grand jurisdiction. The appointment as a Grand Representative is an honor to the Brother receiving it. The Grand Master makes a recommendation to the Grand Master of the foreign Grand Jurisdiction, and he in turn, if accepted, makes the formal

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appointment of the Missouri Mason as his jurisdiction's representative in Missouri. This year I recommended two Missouri Master Masons to foreign jurisdictions for such appointments. They are: Israel- Randall M. Berger (642) Ohio - Rocky E. Weaver (501)

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Serving on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is one of the greatest privileges and honors there is for a Missouri Freemason. I am completing eight years of the most rewarding years of my life. I have served four years as an elected member and four years as an Advancing Line appointed member, serving as President and this past year as Honorary Chairman. During this time I have experienced so many great changes and improvements in our Home. The Masonic Home of Missouri is absolutely one of the leaders and innovators among Masonic Homes in our nation. The Outreach Program has allowed us to extend Fraternal assistance to more Brethren and Sisters than ever before. Many other States and Jurisdictions have reviewed our program and are now trying to implement similar programs in their Homes. We as Masons in Missouri can be very proud of our Masonic Home. We are very fortunate to have such a professional Administrative Staff that understands and participates in the Fraternal obligations that we as Freemasons take upon ourselves in the care and assistance to be given to our Brothers and Sisters of the Eastern Star. I will certainly miss not being an active part of the Home Board in the days to come.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS Each year in February the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Grand Secretary attend the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America and the Conference of Grand Secretaries. This past February we attended the conferences held in Milwaukee, WI. The Conference sponsors seminars and discussions on Masonic matters that affect all jurisdictions in North America. The Conference is attended by the Grand Masters and Officers from all states in the United States, the provinces of Canada and the states of Mexico, as well as numerous countries of Europe, and Asia. Missouri has been and continues to be an active part of the Conference. Most Worshipful Brother P. Vince Kinkead, Past Grand Master, serves as the Chairman of the Masonic Services Association, a part of the Conference. I had the honor of being the Vice-Chairman of the Conference (having been elected the year before). At this year's conference Right Worshipful Jimmie D. Lee, our Deputy Grand Master, was elected to serve on the Planning Committee for the 2003 Conference. The Conference Executive Secretarytrreasurer, Most Worshipful Brother AI Ames, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts, announced that after having served as Executive Secretary/ Treasurer for 9 years, he was not standing for re-election. I and Missouri Masonry was honored to be elected by the Grand Masters to the office of Executive Secretarytrreasurer. I look forward to the challenge of the position and working for the Grand Masters, especially Missouri Grand Masters in the

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coming years.

PRINCE HALL FREEMASONRY In accordance with the Resolution passed at last year's Annual Communication, I appointed Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred Soutiea, Jr., Past Grand Master, as Chairman of the Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations Committee. The Committee met with the Grand Lodge Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri counterpart committee on two occasions this year. Most Worshipful Brother Soutiea will be bringing a report to this Grand Lodge of the results of those meetings. On June 1St, I was asked to be the Guest Speaker at the Annual Past Master's Banquet of Amos Johnson Lodge, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, Kansas City. The banquet was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence and was attended by the Past Masters and members of Amos Johnson Lodge, the Grand Lodge Officers of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge and several Past Grand Masters and their wives. It was a very cordial evening and Mary Jane and I were made to feel most welcome. At the same time as the banquet was being held, the Truman Days Annual Banquet was being held in a room adjacent. This is an annual banquet for all the elected and appointed officials and employees of Jackson County. Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Willis, Prince Hall Grand Master, and I were requested to come into their banquet to be introduced to the assemblage. It was felt, by them, that an introduction of the two Grand Masters meeting in furtherance of harmony was appropriate since President and Most Worshipful Brother Truman was the President who issued the order that integrated the armed forces defending our nation. In visits to the annual communications of jurisdictions outside of our state, I found that many other jurisdictions have afforded the Prince Hall Grand Lodge in their state varying degrees of fraternal recognition. This afforded me the opportunity to have social intercourse with representatives of Prince Hall and I was very favorably impressed with their commitment to and practice of the principles of Freemasonry. I urge your favorable consideration to the Resolution that Most Worshipful Brother Soutiea will bring before you at the conclusion of his report.

STATE OF THE CRAFT I am very pleased to report that during my Official Visits, drop-in visits, service award presentations, attendance at Lodge Installations, cornerstone ceremonies, Lodge dedications, groundbreakings, and numerous Lodge dinners, I have found myself in the company of the best people in the world. Many of you have heard me say, "When you walk through the door into a room of Masonic men and ladies, you have just entered into the presence of the best people in the world." I firmly believe that. Mary Jane and I will never be able to repay the welcome and fellowship each of you gave us this past year. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and thanks for allowing us to be a part of your Lodge celebrations and functions. Lodges this year have done more ritual work than in many years past. The Chance To Advance Classes were excellent in their Ritualistic presentations of the Degrees and the precepts and tenets of Freemasonry. I am not alone in

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sensing a renewal in our Fraternity in taking Freemasonry outside of the four walls of the Lodge and into our communities. For your efforts in "Show Me Freemasonry" I congratulate you and thank you. The programs of Grand Lodge are thriving. The 10-4-10 program continues to grow as more and more Brethren make their contributions. I encourage those who have not yet contributed to begin as soon as possible. The Lodge Ritual Award and the Individual Ritual Award continue to help us improve our ritual in Lodges. I am pleased that so many Lodges and Brethren have qualified this year.

RECOMMENDATIONS I sincerely encourage the continuation of the Chance To Advance Classes at the District level. The leadership provided by the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers is critical to the effective presentation of the Ritual and the Instruction of Freemasonry to the Candidates. Lodges should re-examine their practices in checking on Brothers prior to suspending them for non-payment of dues. A visit or personal contact should be made to every Brother that is about to be suspended to insure that suspension is appropriate. A Brother that is ill or in a nursing facility or otherwise incapacitated or financially unable to pay should be considered for remission of dues. Unfortunately, a lot offamilies do not understand the loss of Masonic benefits that occurs when a family member is suspended for nonpayment of dues and do not inform the Lodge of the condition of the Brother. The follow-up on Brothers about to be suspended may be an area in which the Lodge Masonic Home Representative can become active. Due to the recent changes at the Conference of Grand Masters in North America to allow Deputies and Wardens to hold informational and instructional meetings, I recommend the Grand Lodge seriously consider allowing the Junior Grand Warden to attend the Conference. The Wardens' meetings and the information shared at the Conference will be of great benefit in the pre-planning of actions and programs for his year as Grand Master. Many jurisdictions now include the Junior Grand Warden as a representative. A Resolution to amend the current Standing Resolution will be presented at this session and I recommend your consideration of it. I urge Masters, Wardens, Lodge Officers and every Member of Grand Lodge to promote at every opportunity the Endowed Membership program. We have seen real growth in the number of members participating this year. Unfortunately, the stock market did not see growth this year. This has caused the returns on the investments to decrease. The only way to keep income from the investments from decreasing is to increase the investment. So I urge every member to actively promote the Endowed Membership program. In March, every member of Grand Lodge was sent a zipper pull. Brethren, I appreciate your comments about the pull not being made in America. However, I could find no company in the United States that manufactures the pulls, so I was forced to obtain them from the lowest priced source outside the United States. Your generosity in contributions exceeded all expectations and projections. I am very happy to report that the gross income has exceeded $70,000.00. As promised in my letter to you, I have directed that all monies remaining, after payment for the pins and postage, be deposited in the Grand

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Lodge Restricted Fund and only the future interest be available to the General Fund. Brethren, that concludes my Grand Master's Address which will be reported and acted upon later by this Grand Lodge. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing the greatest privilege of my life to represent you as Grand Master this past year. I have tried my utmost to bring credit upon Missouri Freemasonry in every meeting I have attended, every conversation I have had, and every action I have undertaken. Thank you.

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Attended York Rite Festival at Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City

1st Area Meeting-St. Joseph Grand Master's Breakfast at Scottish Rite, Kansas City 2nd Area Meeting-Kansas City Officiated funeral for Brother Robert Smith, Kansas City Scottish Rite Install Officers of Branson Lodge No. 587, Branson Attend Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star at St. Louis Attend Grandview Lodge No. 618 Installation of Officers, Grandview Attend Richmond Lodge No. 57, Richmond 3rd Area Meeting-Cape Girardeau 4th Area Meeting-West Plains Cornerstone Ceremony at Community College, Edina Attend funeral of Grand Secretary, Ronald Miller's mother at Kirksville 5th Area Meeting-Kirksville 6th Area Meeting---Jefferson City Grand Master's Breakfast at Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636, Mehlville

Guest Speaker for Kirksville Lodge No. 105 Ladies' Night 7th Area Meeting-Hannibal 8th Area Meeting-St. Louis Guest Ringmaster at Ararat Shrine Circus Kansas City Attend Ararat Shrine in Kansas City for presentation of Grand Master Fez Official visit to Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Kansas City Official Reception for Grand Master by Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs

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Attend Kansas City Chapter No. 63 National Sojourners Meeting Masonic Home Western Unit, Kansas City Presented Fifty Year Grand Lodge Button at Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana Attend Special Meeting of Masonic Home Board of Directors, Columbia Official Visit and award Longevity Pins at Windsor Lodge No. 29, Windsor Attend Raytown Lodge No. 391 Installation of Officers, Raytown Attend Investment Committee meeting, Springfield 9th Area Meeting-Springfield Attend Fifty Year Button presentation at Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City Attend Grand Lodge Holiday Open House, Columbia Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, Springfield Set up Missouri State display at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Washington, DC Open Grand Lodge of Missouri in Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 Lodge Room in George Washington Masonic National Memorial for purposes of Missouri Month at the Memorial

Guest Speaker at Mokane Lodge No. 612 Annual Oyster dinner, Mokane Attend 19th District Lodge of Instruction, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs Presented Fifty Year Buttons at Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann Attend Hero's of'76 meeting at Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner Attend Scottish Rite Installation of Officers, Kansas City Attend 19th District Lodge of Instruction, Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview Official Visit to Brentwood Lodge No. 616, Brentwood Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, Columbia

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Attend Grand Lodge Planning and Distinguished Guests Committee meeting, Columbia Guest Speaker at 22nd District dinner, Columbia Attend Henderson Lodge No.477 Music Show Night, Rogersville Official Visit to 20th District Annual Meeting and Coon Dinner, Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill Official Visit to 19th District at Lodge of Instruction and dinner, Buckner Lodge No. 501

Attend meeting of Regional Lecturers, Columbia Attend Grand Lodge of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR Attend Ways and Means Committee meeting, Columbia Attend meeting with Prince Hall Special Committee, St. Louis Attend Masonic Home Easter Unit Open House, Maryland Heights Attend Grand Masters of North America Conference at Milwaukee, WI Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, Columbia Attend Distinguished Guests Dinner, Independence Council No. 49, Independence

Attend with Grand Lodge Officers Hiawatha Lodge Annual meeting, Hiawatha, KS Official Visit 10th District, Shelbina Lodge No. 228, Shelbina Official Visit and dinner Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City Official Visit 41st District, Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont Official Visit Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw Attend Grand Lodge of Kansas, Saline, KS Official Visit and Masonic Home presentation to 12th District, Mokane Lodge 612, Mokane Guest Speaker at St. Louis Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis Official Visit Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, Rose Hill Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors Meeting, Columbia Participate in Ground Breaking Ceremony for new building of Masonic Home Attend Grand Lodge of Tennessee at Nashville, TN Attend Chance to Advance Class at Columbia Scottish Rite, Columbia

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Participate in York Rite Festival, Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence Present Fifty Year Button and other longevity award pins at Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla Attend Masonic Home Building Committee meeting, Columbia Lodge Dedication Ceremony at Adelphi Lodge No. 355, Edgerton Official Visit to Hermitage Lodge No. 288 and receive, with President of Masonic Home Board, RWB Jimmie D. Lee, Eagle's Head from WB Steve Tompkins, carving for totem pole being carved for new Masonic Home Building and Masonic Library Attend Scottish Rite Grand Master's Class Reunion, Kansas City Attend Grand Lodge Planning and Distinguished Guests Committee meeting, Columbia Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, St. Louis Grand Master's Annual Breakfast at Scottish Rite Center, St. Louis Dedication of wall mural at Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, Rose Hill Attend Kilwinning Council AMD, Buckner

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Guest Speaker at Amos Johnson Lodge, Prince Hall, Past Masters' Banquet, Kansas City Attend Supreme Session of Mystic Order of the Prophets of the Enchanted Realm (M.O.V:P.E.R.) Grotto, Springfield Install Officers of Independence York Rite, Independence Present longevity award pins at Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance Attend Masonic Homes Executive Administrators of North America Conference, Farmington, CT

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Attend Opening of Grand Session International Order of Job's Daughters, Jefferson City. Presented Grand Master's Youth Award and $1,000 check also $5,000 Scholarship Attend Imperial Session of Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Vancouver, B.C. Masonic Home Building Committee meeting, Independence Grand Family Weekend at Independence Hilton Garden Inn Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, Independence Attend Opening of Grand Session of Missouri Rainbow for Girls, Springfield. Presented Grand Master's Youth Award and $1,000 check also $5,000 Scholarship

Attend Red Cross of Constantine meeting at H.S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence Masonic Home Board of Directors meeting, Branson Presentation of Fifty Year Buttons to three members of St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph Attend Grand Lodge Planning and Distinguished Guests meeting, Columbia Attend Grand Masters in North America Conference Planning Committee, Minneapolis, MN Guest Speaker at Ararat Pipes and Drums Table Lodge, Kansas City Attend Masonic Home Building Committee meeting, Columbia Attend Boy Scout Camp Mic-O-Say Warrior Ceremony at Bartle Scout Reservation

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CALLED FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 11:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, September 23, 2002. RW. Brother Billy R Potter, Grand Chaplin, offered prayer.

Monday Afternoon, 1:30 P.M. Organ selections, by W.B. Fred M. Harle M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means 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.

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INTRODUCTIONS JOHN M. NATIONS, SENIOR GRAND DEACON Jennifer Lash, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls LeRoy Unruh, Grand Executive Committee, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Catherine Baird, Worthy Grand Commander, Grand Conclave of Missouri Order of the True Kindred Donald S. Maness, Grand Advisor, Grand Conclave of Missouri, Order of the True Kindred Sheldon H. Snitz, Executive Officer in Missouri, Grand Conclave of MO, International Order of DeMolay and Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Chris Martin, State Master Councilor-Grand Conclave of MO, International Order of DeMolay Sandra Heins, Grand Royal Matron-Grand Court of MO, Order of the Amaranth Eileen Cornelious, Acting Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Amy Kitsmiller, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Grand Assembly, International Order of Job's Daughters Linda Sinley, Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of MO, International Order of Job's Daughters Randy Sinley, Associate Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council ofMO, International Order of Job's Daughters

Grand Master Means: "It is indeed an honor to welcome each of you here at this year's Grand Lodge Session. I have met most of you at your Grand Session and warm reception you provided to me and my wife."

CALLED TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon September 23, 2002, by M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means. R.W. Grand Chaplain, Shelton H. Snitz, offered prayer. The members present were asked to mark their ballots for election of officers and the ballots were collected. The District Deputy Grand Masters ofeven numbered districts were appointed tellers. This committee retired with RW. Brother Clayton Riley, DDGM 16th, Chairman, to count the ballots and report the results of this assembled Grand Lodge.

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Grand Master Means asked M.W.B. Michael E. Jones, Grand Master of Nebraska, for remarks, upon which the following resolution was presented. WHEREAS, Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Missouri, has devoted endless hours and great dedication to furthering Masonry in this jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Nebraska, acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, and WHEREAS, the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means has continually extended the hand of brotherly love and affection, thereby engaging the use of the trowel to the Grand Master of Nebraska. NOW, THEREFORE, let Freemasons wherever disbursed know that Most Worshipful Brother Michael E. Jones hereby expresses deep fraternal gratitude to Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means and recognizes him and congratulates him on an exemplary term as Grand Master of Missouri. Dated the 18th day of September. Brethren, I am very proud to call this man my brother, as I know you are too. Thank you. (Applause).

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REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri

It is the mission of the Masonic Home of Missouri to recognize and fulfill, in the best possible environment, the needs of those eligible individuals-Master Masons, their wives, widows, and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star-who request our assistance. BRETHREN:

It is with great pride that I report that the Board of Directors and Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri has abided by this mission statement. At each and everyone of their meetings, they accomplished the good work of the Masonic Home and fulfilled the trust you placed in them. I am pleased to report that the Masonic Home of Missouri has made progress and excellent results this year in nearly every aspect of our operations. We met September 25 th after the close of the Grand Lodge Session for our organization meeting. We elected the officers for the ensuing year, and signed the necessary papers concerning the daily operations of the Masonic Home. We had twelve additional board meetings with the last one being just before this 18pt Grand Lodge Session. Seven of the meetings were held in Columbia, MO and the other six split between Springfield, Branson, Kansas City and St. Louis.

Eastern Facility National Health Care of Maryland Heights in St. Louis County continues to house our residents in Masonic Wing 3. The Director and Staff go the extra mile to see that our residents are taken care of in a most tender manner. We have a Masonic dedicated room where several of the St. Louis area lodges hold lodge and invite the residents who are brothers to attend. We currently have forty-two residents in the Masonic Wing at N.H.C. Western Facility The Western Unit continues to run smoothly under the watchful care of our Administrator, Ms. Kathryn Elcock. There are 40 beds in the facility and as of August 31, 2002 our census at the Western Unit was 26, which is a low percent occupancy. When you have figures like these you have to wonder what direction a future Board of Director's will have to choose to provide the best possible care and needs of our brothers, wives, widows and female members of the Eastern Star. Ms. Elcock and her Staff also go the extra mile to see that the residents are taken care of in a most tender manner. Outreach Services The Outreach Services program has proven to be the program by far that best fits the needs of our brothers and sisters who need assistance. This program is a fantastic success in helping those in need to be able to stay in their own homes or in facilities of their choosing in their home communities, rather than have to move to a Masonic Home facility, often miles from their family.

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During the past fiscal year 69 of our brothers and sisters were financially assisted in a total amount exceeding $381,000.00. This is only a part of the assistance that is extended to help the needs of our brothers and sisters. Many phone calls were made to local communities to help social services and other parties involved in taking care of our people. We are now interviewing for an Outreach Services Assistant to help expedite our services. We need your help when you know of a brother or sister who can be helped by our Program.

Eastern Star When you have worked with the Masonic Home for any period of time it doesn't take long to find out how much the ladies of the Eastern Star contribute to the Home by way of service, equipment, material and money. I will not attempt to list everything they do, but I would like to tell you about the receipt of $26,315.00 in per capita contributions this year, plus $34,000.00 for resident services and activities. While the financial contributions playa very important part in the operations of the Homes, it says nothing about the quality of life the residents have because of the many hours of volunteer work given by the Eastern Star Ladies. It has been my pleasure to serve on the Board of Director's with the ladies of the Eastern Star Advisory Board. All of them are dedicated sisters-Pat Stubblefield, President; Audrey Dugan, Treasurer; Janice Bledsoe, Secretary. Many thanks to the Eastern Star and the Members of the Advisory Board for their service to the Masonic Home. Corporate Office In September, 2001 after the Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, negotiations were started to purchase property to build Masonic Home of Missouri Administrative Offices, Museum, Library and Grand Lodge of Missouri Administrative Offices. We finished the purchase January 22, 2002. After receiving proposals from three Design Build Contractors, we signed a contract with Randy Adams Construction Company to build our new building. Groundbreaking Ceremonies were held March 23, 2002 with a completion date set for May, 2003. November 21, 2001 was the final day of employment for Duane Larson, Director of Development. Duane accepted a position with the University of Missouri. RWB Larry Reynolds was hired as a contract employee to do the Lodge presentations until a Director of Development is hired. At this writing RWB Larry has made eighty plus presentations to Lodges, and has done an outstanding job. Thank you very much RWB Reynolds for your dedication to our Masonic Home. January 22, 2002 I received a letter of resignation, effective immediately from our Executive Director Ms. Judy Domenico. She felt it was in the best interest of the Masonic Home she resign. I ask our Controller Karin Bell to be our Intern Executive Director until the Board of Directors could meet. At our March 23, 2002 meeting of the Board of Directors we had a lot of business to come before the board. By-law Amendments, Interviews for Director of Development, Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new building, and Karen Bell was unanimously elected as Executive Director. As of this date, Karen has done an outstanding job as Executive Director and I'm sure she will continue to make all of us proud to have her represent the Masonic Home of Missouri.

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During the past year I have had a close working relationship with the Home Office Staff and the Eastern and Western Units. I am proud to report they are professionals doing their respective jobs, taking care of our residents and showing compassion each and every day.

BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS REQUIRING RATIFICATION At the March 23, 2002 Meeting of the Board of Directors in Columbia, Missouri, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri unanimously approved Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The proposed revisions require the ratification of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri at the next succeeding Annual Communication and the same are attached to this Report on the Masonic Home and are hereby incorporated by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim herein. The purpose of the proposed Amendments is to permit the Board of Directors and the Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri, greater flexibility in creating job descriptions and to otherwise bring the By-Laws into conformity with the practices and procedures that have been successfully used for many years with only implicit authority existing on the part of the Board of Directors, rather than the now explicit authority granted to the Board of Directors to perform and adopt such measures. In addition, greater flexibility in determining qualifications and eligibility for the receipt of assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri was provided so as to hopefully better serve the Brethren, their wives, widows, and others whom we all have promised to attempt to relieve, together with the female Members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Outreach Services Program is growing and prospering and the Proposed Amendments are designed to facilitate and encourage greater relief efforts than have been possible in the past. These Proposed Amendments will be adopted and shall become immediately effective upon accepting by this Annual Communication of the Report on the Masonic Home and the Board of Directors unanimously solicits the support of the Annual Communication by the ratification and adoption of the same. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS

Brethren, each year we lose two members from the Board as their terms expire. RWB John Hess from the Administration Committee and RWB Robert Hardester, Chairman of Admissions and Discipline Committee and Treasurer of the Board. These brothers have given faithful and selfless service to the Home during the monthly meetings and in their respective communities where they live. MWB Glenn Means is completing nine years of service to the Masonic Home Board of Directors. MWB Means has played a large part in the reorganization of the Masonic Home these past years, beginning with total restructuring of the Administrative Office Staff in 1991, through the Groundbreaking Ceremonies this year. MWB Means, we thank you for your knowledge, dedication and unending service. On a personal note, Glenn has been my friend, my mentor, my companion and my brother as I have had the privilege serving along side him eight of these nine years.

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I'm grateful to have served the Masonic Home as President this past year. To be able to work with Brethren from throughout our Grand Jurisdiction and see them all come together to help a brother or sister in their time of need. I'm confident that as the gavel passes to a new President, the Masonic Home of Missouri will continue to grow and accomplish the good works called for in the Mission Statement. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the great Staff of the Masonic Home, I remain Fraternally yours, D. LEE President of the Board of Directors, 2001-2002

JIMMIE

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GRAND LODGE RITUAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS BRONZE Maximum of 10 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application should occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members ofyour lodge to fill any chair. 1) Open on 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees, and close. 2) Receive & Ballot on a Petition for the Degrees. (Ballot Box) SILVER Maximum of 20 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application should occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members ofyour lodge to fill any chair. 1) Meet all requirements of the BRONZE AWARD 2) Partial closing (After opening on all 3 degrees, close on 2nd and 3rd. While at labor on the 1st, close) 3) Conferral of the 1st degree. (Lecture & Charge not required) GOLD Maximum of 30 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application shouldl occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members ofyour lodge to fill any chair. 1) Meet the requirements of the SILVER AWARD. 2) Call from and to labor on any degree. 3) Dispense and Resume labor on the 2nd or 3rd degrees. 4) Conferral of 2nd & 3rd degrees. (Lecture, Letter "G" and Charges not required) No Lodge may attempt to qualify for anyone (1) of the three (3) awards

more than TWICE in any GRAND LODGE YEAR The judging of the work shall be the responsibility of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. He may enlist the assistance of another brother who is knowledgeable in the Missouri Ritual.

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Grand Master Means read the names of those lodges that qualified for the "Lodge Ritual Award" Fayette-Howard Lodge No. 4Bronze Rising Sun Lodge No. I2-Bronze Western Star Lodge No. I5-Silver Cooper Lodge No. 36-Bronze Bonhomme Lodge No. 45-Silver Wentzville Lodge No. 46-Silver Wakanda Lodge No. 52-Gold Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55-Bronze Waverly Lodge No. 6I-Bronze Cambridge Lodge No. 63-Silver Warren Lodge No. 74-Silver Laclede Lodge No. 83-Bronze Bethany Lodge No. 97-Silver Gallatin Lodge No. 106-Bronze Twilight Lodge No. II4-Gold Compass Lodge No. I20-Bronze Linn Creek Lodge No. I52-Bronze Elvins-Ionic Lodge No. I54-Gold Ashland Lodge No. I56-Bronze Carthage Lodge No. I97-Gold Trilumina Lodge No. 205-Bronze Hale City Lodge No. 2I6-Bronze Barbee Lodge No. 2I7-Bronze Albert Pike Lodge No. 2I9-Bronze Shelbina Lodge No. 228-Gold Knob Noster Lodge No. 245-Gold Solomon Lodge No. 27I-Gold Cosmos Lodge No. 282-Bronze

Lamar Lodge No. 292-Bronze Joplin Lodge No. 335-Bronze Hallsville Lodge No. 336-Bronze Fellowship Lodge No. 345-Gold Barnesville Lodge No. 353-Gold Cresent Hill Lodge No. 368-Bronze Waynesville Lodge No. 375-Gold King Hill Lodge No. 376-Bronze Richland Lodge No. 385-Silver Raytown Lodge No. 39I-Silver Jasper Lodge No. 398-Silver Iberia Lodge No. 4I0-Bronze Macks Creek Lodge No. 433-Silver Mt. Oliver Lodge No. 439-Silver Plato Lodge No. 469-Silver Nodaway Lodge No. 470-Bronze Mount Hope Lodge No. 476-Silver Montevallo Lodge No. 490-Bronze Equality Lodge No. 497-Bronze Mansfield Lodge No. 543-Bronze Criterion Lodge No. 586-Gold Acacia Lodge No. 602-Bronze Mendon Lodge No. 628-Bronze East Gate Lodge No. 630-Bronze Craftsman Lodge No. 7I7-Gold Southwest Heritage Lodge UDGold University Lodge UD-Gold

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2002

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Masonic Home of Missouri (the Home) as of June 30, 2002 and 2001 and the related statements of activities, 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 audit. Except as discussed in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with U.S. 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 statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. As further explained in Note 10 to the financial statements, the Home's beneficiary interests under certain gift trusts have not been reflected in its financial statements. We were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to satisfy ourselves as to the completeness of reported amounts related to the Home's beneficial interest in irrevocable trusts established by donors. The effects of any unreported irrevocable beneficial interests are that assets, net assets, and possibly revenues are understated in the accompanying financial statements. In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be necessary had we been able to examine sufficient evidence regarding completeness of the Home's recorded beneficial interest in irrevocable trusts, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Masonic Home of Missouri as of June 30, 2002 and 2001, and its changes in net assets and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information on pages 17 through 20 is presented for the purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements. In our opinion, except for the effects, ifany, of the matters discllssed in the third paragraph above, the supplementary information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION June 30, 2002 (with summarized information at June 30, 2001)

Unrestricted

Temporarily Restricted

Permanently Restricted

2002 Total

2001 Total

ASSETS $ 969,765 Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable 143,108 Accrued interest receivable 435,731 51,721 Prepaids and other assets 3,384, 157 Investments Investments limited as to use 38,544,986 by the board of directors Contributions receivable from trusts 458,247 Due to/due from, net 4,770,520 Land, buildings and equipment, net Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Total assets LIAnILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deposits Deferred revenue from lifecare contracts Total liabilities NET ASSETS

$48,758,235

559,492

$

$

$

35,324

318,031

4,870,306

32,436,092

2,492,773 (490,669)

47,557 32,422 1,614,230

969,765 143,108 789,086 51,721 40,690,555

$

432,978 150,444 766,792 50,372 40,585,857

38,544,986 2,540,330

42,221,717 2,796,776

4,770,520

2,628,585 1,741,764

~~

$ ~,907,7?4

$34,448,332

$90,114,301

$91,375,285

$

$

$

$

66,761 2,495

559,492 66,761 2,495

~~

14,057 642,805

56,783 56,038 1,200 24,280 16,470

642,805

154,771

48,115,430

6,907,734

34,448,332

_~9,471,496

91,220,514

Total liabilities and net assets $48,758,235

$ 6,907,734

$34,448,332

$90.1~~~301

$91,375,285

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOUIU STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION June 30, 2001 Pennanently Restricted

Temporarily Restricted

Unrestricted

Total

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board of directors Contributions receivable Land, buildings and equipment, net Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Total assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deposits Deferred revenue from lifecare contracts

$

432,978 150,444 452,085 50,372 582,043

$

$

$

314,707 6,300,170

33,703,644

2,756,217

40,559

42,221,717 2,796,776 2,628,585 1,741,764

42,221,717 2,628,585 1,741,764 $

46,518,224

$

$

56,783 56,038 1,200 24,280

$

Total liabilities

Total liabilities and net $ assets

$

35,800,674

$

$

91,375,285

$

56,783 56,038 1,200 24,280

16,470

16,470

154,771

154,771

46,363,453

NET ASSETS

9,056,387

432,978 150,444 766,792 50,372 40.585,857

46,518,224

9,056,387

$

9,05~,387

35,800,674

$

35~800!674_

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

91,220,514

$

91,375,28,5.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended June 30, 2002 (with summarized information for the year ended June 30, 2001) Unrestricted SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue Resident pension income Advance fees recognized Investment income, net Endowment income. net Contributions Grand Lodge/Eastern Star per capita and initiation fees Rental income Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from lifecare residents Other Net assets released from restrictions

Temporarily Reslricted

S

377.688 67,215 1.675,215 1.297,972 183,501

Pennanently Restricted

2002 Total

$

257,095

377,688 67,215 1,932.310 1.297.972 183,501

132,420

132,420

2001 Total 486.792 85,892 436 2.091,255 1,335,668 201.085

9.840

9,840

173,324 72,667 43,947

2,413 36,416 1,904,482

2,413 36,416

8,981 161,332

(1,904,482)

5.554,742

(1,647,387)

4,039,775

4,661.379

961,434 377,631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223.362 217.004 201,703

961.434 377.631 174,256 91,116 397.397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201,703

345,598 63,813 43,900

345,598 63,813 43,900

1,117,144 275,179 165,380 86,307 327,736 376,128 199,708 221,691 169,289 135,226 75,951 23,341 22,767

Total expenses

3,369,769

3,369,769

3.195,847

Excess of support and revenue over expenses

2,184,973

132,420

670,006

1,465,532

110,000

TOIBI support Bnd revenue EXPENSES Administmtive Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident services Depreciation Rental expenses Development Public relations Youth services

(1.647,387)

132,420

NONOPERATING REVENUES AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests and major gifts Realized and unrealized (losses) on securities. net Change in value of split-interest agreements Gains on disposal of land, buildings and equipment Total n~nopemting revenues and gains (losses) Change in net assets NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR, RESTATED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

2,766.151

2,000

2,878.151

2,081.948

(3,199,147)

(426,963) (76,303)

(1.597,995) 3,233

(5,224,105) (73,070)

(2,692.927) 20,899

(432,996)

(501,266)

(1.484,762)

(2,419,024)

(2,148,653)

(1.352,342)

(1,749,018)

414,712

1,751,977

(175,368) 1,290,164

46,363,453

9,056,387

35,800,674

91,220.514

89,930,350

S 48,115,430

6,907,734

$ 34.448.332

$ 89,471,496

$ 91,220,514

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of 1hese statements.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended June 30,2001 Unrestricted SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue Resident pension income Advance fees recognized Investment income, net Endowment income, net Contributions Grand Lodge/Eastern Star per capita and initiation fees Rental income Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from Hfecare residents Other Net assets released from restrictions Total support and revenue EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident care Depreciation Rental expenses Development Public relations Youth services Total expenses Excess of support and revenue over expenses

S

486,792 $ 85,892 436 1,869,015 1,335,668 201.085

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR, RESTATED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR, RESTATED

Permanently Restricted

S

Total

S

222,240

486,792 85,892 436 2,091.255 1,335,668 201.085

173,324 72,667 43,947

173,324 72,667 43,947

8,981 161,332 10,256

8,981 161,332

4,449,395

(10,256) 211,984

4,661,379

1,117,144 275,179 165,380 86,307 327,736 376,128 199,708 221,691 169,289 135,226 75,951 23,341 22,767

1.117,144 275,179 165,380 86,307 327,736 376.128 199,708 221,691 169.289 135.226 75,951 23,341 22,767

3,195,847 1,253,548

NONOPERATING REVENUE AND GAINS (LOSSES) 1,898,589 Bequests and major gifts Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on securities, (4,044,479) net Change in value of split-interest agreements Gains on disposal of land, buildings and equipment Total nonoperating revenue and gains (losses) (2,145,890) Change in net assets

Temporarily Restricted

(892,342) 47,255,795 S 46,363,453

3,195,847 211,984 148,728

1,465,532 34,631

(569,712) 28,623 414,712

1,921,264 (7,724)

2,081,948 (2,692,927) 20,899 414,712

22,351

1,948,171

234,335

1,948,171

8,822,052

33,852,503

89,930,350

9,056,387 S 35,800,674

S 91,220,514

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statemenis.

(175,368) 1,290,164

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Year Ended June 30, 2002 (with summarized information for the year ended June 30, 2001) Residential Care ADMINISTRATIVE Salaries, wages and benefits Professional fees Rent expenses Insurance路 general Other Total administrative

$

Total dietary

Total housekeeping and laundry MEDICAL CARE Salaries, wages and benefits Professional medical services Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Other Total medical care L1FECARE Room and board Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Medical insurance - residents Barber and beauty Burial Other. Totallifecare PLANT OPERATraNS Utilities Salaries, wages and benefits Repairs and maintenance Other

2002 Total

2001 Total

174,934 $ 42,347 11,817 11,099 64,510

200,112 84,694 23,634 22,199 107,179

475,102 169,388 47,268 44,397 225,279

562,032 209,792 29,700 32,631 282,989

218,909

304,707

437,818

961,434

1,117,144

62,940 190,827 81,764 42,100

62,940 190,827 81,764 42,100

80,067 128,513 46,510 20,089

377,631

377,631

275,179

116,419 43,076 14,761

105,559 49,141 10,680

Total assisted living

HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY Salaries, wages and benefits Other

Management and General

100,056 $ 42,347 11,817 11,099 53,590

OUTREACH SERVICES Home living Nursing home Western unit financial assistance Medical/other DIETARY Salaries, wages and benefits Food Other

Outreach Services

116,419 43,076 14,761 174,256

~~

165,380

78,546 12,570

78,546 12,570

75,615 10,692

91,116

91,116

86,307

373,488 7,200 1,314 15,395

373,488 7,200 1,314 15,395

293,945 16,431 15,027 2,333

397,397

397,397

327,736

216,149 25,452 13,835

216,149 25,452 13,835

4,530 12,589

4,530 12,589

298,690 31,828 17,711 1,756 16,581 9,562

272,555

272,555

376,128

85,311 78,934 33,794 25,323

85,311 78,934 33,794 25,323

97,480 68,586

Total plant operations 223,362 - -W.2~ The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

33,642 199,708

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES (continued) Year Ended June 30, 2002 (with summarized information for the year ended June JO, 2001) Residential Care RESIDENT SERVICES Salaries, wages and benefits Resident activities Clothing and personal supplies Other Total resident services

217,004

DEPRECIATION EXPENSE

140,143

Outreach Services

Management and General

157,007 16,917 2,734 40,346 61,S60

2002 Total

2001 Total

157,007 16,917 2,734 40,346

155,845

217,004

221,691

201,703

169,289 135,226

RENTAL EXPENSES DEVELOPMENT Salaries, wages and benefits Grand Lodge member listings Other Total development

6,158 59,688

21,906 220,000 103,692

21,906 220,000 103,692

23,781

345,598

345,598

75,951

33,229 15,671 14,913

33,229 15,671 14,913

23,341 23,34 I

52,170

PUBLIC RELATIONS Salaries, wages and benefits Promotional materials Other Total public relations

63,813

63,813

YOUTH SERVICES

43,900

"43,900

22,767

3,369,769

$ 3,195,847

Total expenses

2,188,053

$

682,338 $

499,378

The notes to financial statements arc an integral part of these statements.

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2002

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Year Ended June 30, 2001 Residential Care ADMINISTRATIVE Salaries, wages and benefits Professional fees Rent expenses Insurance - general Other Total administrative

$

181,953 52,448 7,425 28,809 67,315 337,950

OUTREACH SERVICES Home living Nursing home Western unit financial assistance Medical/other Total outreach services DIETARY Salaries, wages and benefits Food Other Total dietary HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY Salaries, wages and benefits Other Total housekeeping and laundry MEDICAL CARE Salaries, wages and benefits Professional medical services Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Other Total medical care L1FECARE Room and board Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Medical insurance - residents Barber and beauty Burial Other Totallifecare

Outreach Services $

Management and General

23,621

311,756 $ 157,344 22,275 3,822 192,053

91,944

687,250

68,323

Total 562,032 209,792 29,700 32,631 282,989 1,117,144

80,067 128,513 46,510 20,089

80,067 128,513 46,510 20,089

275,179

275,179

105,559 49,141 10,680

105,559 49,141 10,680

165,380

165,380

75,615 10,692

75,615 10,692

86,307

86,307

293,945 16,431 15,027 2,333

293,945 16,431 15,027 2,333

327,736

327,736

298,690 31,828 17,711 1,756 16,581 9,562

298,690 31,828 17,711 1,756 16,581 9,562

376,128

376,128

PLANT OPERATIONS Utilities Salaries, wages and benefits Other

97,480 68,586 33,642

97,480 68,586 33,642

Total plant operations

199,708

199,708

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES (continued) Year Ended June 30, 2001 Residential Care RESIDENT CARE Salaries, wages and benefits Clothing and personal supplies Other Total resident care DEPRECIATION EXPENSE RENTAL EXPENSES DEVELOPMENT Salaries, wages and benefits Other Total development

Outreach Services

Management and General

155,845 6,158 59,688

Total 155,845 6,158 59,688

221,691 108,459

60,830 135,226

23,781 52.170 75,951

~~ 169,289

135,226 23,781 52,170 75.951

PUBLIC RELAnONS Promotional materials

23,341

23,341

Total public relations YOUTH SERVICES Total expenses

23,341 22,767 1,945,418 S

23,341

- -367,123 --

S

883,306

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

22,767 3,195,847

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 2002 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACnvrTIES: (Decrease) increase in net assets

$

Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation Permanently restricted gifts and bequests Realized and unrealized losses on investments Decrease in beneficial interest in perpetual trust (Increase) decrease in assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaid and other assets Contributions receivable from trusts Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deposits Deferred revenue from lifecare residents Net cash provided by operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of investment securities, net Sale of land, buildings and equipment Purchases ofland, buildings and equipment Net cash (used) by investing activities

2001

(1,749,016) $

1,290,164

201,703 (242,420) 5,096,571 127,534

169,289 (34,631) 2,565,155 127,768

7,336 (22,294) (1,349) 256,446 502,709 \0,723 1,295 (24,280) (2,413)

(120,769) 181,019 (9,23 I) (804,261) (9,899) 36,233 (5,490) (8,981)

4, I62,545

3,376,366

(1,524,538) (2,343,640)

(4,483,151) 1,036,232 (288,001)

(3,868,178)

(3,734,920)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Gifts restricted to endowment funds

242,420

34,631

242,420

34,631

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

536,787

(323,923)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

432,978

Net cash provided by financing activities

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

969,765

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

756,901

$

432,978

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The significant accounting policies followed by Masonic Home of Missouri are described below to enhance the usefulness of the financial statements to the reader.

Organization: Masonic Home of Missouri (the Home) is a nonprofit 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 through its Western Unit and contracts managed residential care services in St. Louis, Missouri through its Eastern Unit. In addition, the Home extends relief and assistance to those eligible applicants to enable them to maintain their quality of life in their home or their community. The Home is a nonprofit corporation as described in Section SOI(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Basis 0/ accounting: The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Classes a/net assets: The classification of net assets into the categories of unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted is based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions, stipulations that specify a use for a contribution that is more specific than broad limits resulting from the Home's basic mission and environment in which it operates. Temporary restrictions are donor-imposed stipulations that either expire by passage of time or can be fulfilled and removed by actions of the Home pursuant to those stipulations. Permanent restrictions are donorimposed stipulations that neither expire by passage of time nor can be fulfilled or otherwise removed by actions of the Home. Assets without donor-imposed restrictions, including assets designated for specific use by the Home's Board of Directors, are included in unrestricted net assets. When a restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If a restriction is met in the same period the gift is received, the gift is reported as an addition to unrestricted net assets.

Use a/estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates affecting the financial statements are the net present values of contributions receivable and of future cash flows from donor gifts, and the estimated useful lives of fixed assets.

Cash and cash equivalents: For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Home considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Home maintains cash balances at established financial institutions. Accounts at these institutions are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $100,000. The balance frequently exceeds the FDIC insurance limits. Valuation a/investments: Investments in equity securities with readily determinable market values and all debt securities are reported at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in the statement of activities. Other investments which have been donated to the Home are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of the gift and adjusted thereafter only if there is evidence of impairment of the recorded fair value. Other investments which have been purchased are recorded at cost and adjusted to estimated fair value thereafter only ifthere is evidence that the fair value is significantly below cost. Land, buildings and equipment: Land, buildings and equipment are recorded at cost, and buildings and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Donated assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of the gift. Contributions received: Contributions received, including bequests and other unconditional promises to give from a donor, are recognized as revenues at their fair values in the period received or in the period the Home becomes aware of the promise. Conditional promises to give are recognized when they become unconditional, that is, when the conditions are substantially met.

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Deferred revenue: Assets contributed by residents that entered into lifecare contracts (lifecare residents) were recorded as deferred revenue. Such assets are amortized to income using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining lives of the Iifecare residents. Estimated obligation to providejuture services to lifecare residents: The estimated obligation to provide future services to lifecare residents (the estimated obligation) represents the present value of the estimated future costs to serve lifecare residents, net of revenues associated with those residents, including a portion of investment income on restricted assets, Grand Lodge/Eastern Star per capita and resident income applicable to lifecare residents. As of June 3D, 2002, estimated future revenues associated with lifecare residents exceeded the estimated future costs to serve those residents, resulting in no estimated obligation to provide future services. Functional allocation ofexpenses: 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. Reclassifications: Certain 2001 amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

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The Home contracts with an investment manager to buy, sell, and hold investment securities under the Home's investment policy guidelines. The Home's main investment strategy has been to maximize the total return to meet general operating needs. Investments consist of the following at June 30: Cost or Donated Fair Value

2002

Carrying Amount

Investments by Type Cash funds and securities: Money market funds U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds Corporate stocks and mutual funds

$

3,781,706 19,748,567 22,266,244 35,041,051

$

80,837,568

Total cash funds and securities

79,235,250

291

Other investments Total investments Investments by Fund Operating fund Reserve fund Building fund Endowment fund Total investments

3,781,706 20,784,201 22,784,893 31,884,450 291

$

80,837,859

$

79,235,541

$

3,484,744 39,522,746 5,380,973 32,449,396

$

3,5J6,580 38,412,563 4,870,306 32,436,092

$

80,837,~59

$

79,235,541

$

1,501,583 21,968,412 19,584,265 37,147,821

$

1,50 1,583 22,509,744 19,697,900 38,995,350

2001

Investments by Type Cash funds and securities: Money market funds U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds Corporate stocks and mutual funds Total cash funds and securities Real estate Other investments Total investments

80,202,081

82,704,577

102,706 291

102,706 291

$

80,305,078

$

82,807,574

$

582,043 40,913,549 6,389,303 32,420,183

$

582,043 42,221,717 6,300,170 33,703,644

$

80,305,078

$

82,807,574

Investments by Fund Operating fund Reserve fund Building fund Endowment fund Total investments

Investment income on the statement of activities is reported net of fees of $162,905 and $151,517 for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

3. TRUSTS HELD BY OTHERS The Home is the beneficiary under various trusts for which trust assets are held by third parties. Under the terms ofthese trusts, the Home has the irrevocable right to receive all or a percentage of the income earned on the trust assets in perpetuity or for a specified term and/or has a remainder interest in trust assets. For perpetual trusts, the Home has recorded its beneficial interests based on its share of the fair value of assets held in trust. For term trusts, the Home has recorded a receivable for its beneficial interests based on the present value of estimated future payments to be received.

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4. LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT Land, buildings and equipment, at cost, consists of the following at June 30: 2002 Land Land improvements Leasehold improvements Buildings Construction in progress Furniture and equipment Vehicles

S

2001

S

$

4,770,520

29,998 118,037 3,468,820 648,752 181,826

6,786,065 (2,015,545)

Total Less accumulated depreciation Land, buildings and equipment, net

605,056 118,037 35,686 3,479,265 1,630,616 735,579 181,826

4,447,433 (1,818,848)

$

2,628,585

---=---~

Depreciation expense for the years ending June 30, 2002 and 2001 was $201,703 and $169,289, respectively.

5. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS The Home's residential care activities are conducted through the Operating Fund. This fund receives transfers of investment income from the Reserve and Endowment Funds. The Reserve Fund is comprised of assets available for operations, but for which the use has been limited 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.

6. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets are comprised of gifts and bequests from donors which the donors require be spent on capital expenditures or which are held in trust for the Home. Once the gifts have been spent for their stipulated purposes, and as distributions are made to the Home from trust assets, restrictions are considered to have been met and the net assets will be reclassified as unrestricted.

7. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Permanently restricted net assets consist of general endowments and three special endowments. The general endowment is comprised of the Home's beneficial interest in perpetual trusts, contributions receivable from trusts for endowment purposes and general endowment funds. Funds invested for the special endowments are required to be segregated from other funds under the terms of the bequests. Missouri state law allows the governing board of a not-for-profit organization to appropriate so much of the net appreciation of an endowment fund as is prudent considering the organization's long and short-term needs, present and anticipated financial requirements, expected total return on investments, price level trends, and general economic conditions. The Home's board of directors has stipulated that general endowment fund gains be retained permanently in the fund. This stipulation is being accounted for as an interpretation of the aforementioned state law, and therefore general fund endowment gains and losses are included in permanently restricted net assets. The market values of the endowment funds were as follows at June 30:

2002 William Knollman Fund Jacob and Sallie Simon Fund Edwin H. and Sylvia G. Lee Fund General endowment funds

2001

$

1,110,674 3,993,480 261,966 29,082,212

$

1,098,366 4,459,910 263,187 29,979,211

S

34,448,332

$

35,800,674

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8. OUTREACH SERVICES

Lifecare - In October 1990, the Home discontinued accepting applications for lifecare contracts. Services since that time are provided on a fee-for-service basis for residential care. The fee-for-services charged to these residents is intended to cover all the costs of services to the residents provided by the Home.

Residential care - 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 of the Western Unit to the needy residents. Each resident is reviewed on a case by case basis to assess need. As of June 30, 2002 and 2001, the Home had 24 and 23, respectively, fce-for-service agreements with residents. These agreements provided financial assistance during the year, based on the standard charges, summarized as follows: 2002 Gross billings to residents Financial assistance provided at Western Unit Private pay revenue, net

2001

$

377,688 $ (81,764)

486,792 (46,510)

$

295,924

440,282

$

Outreach Services - 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, and assistance with expenses while staying in skilled nursing facilities. The amount of assistance under this program is at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Home and includes assistance provided to residents in the Western Unit described in the preceding paragraph. The amount of assistance granted is reviewed on a case by case basis to determine need. The Home provided assistance to 69 individuals totaling $377,631 in 2002 and 72 individuals totaling $275,179 in 2001.

9. PENSION The Home provides a money purchase defined contribution pension plan (the Plan) for the benefit of all employees who have been with the Home at least 6 months and are at least 20 years old, with a Plan entry date of July I. The Plan requires the Home to make annual contributions equal to 5% of each eligible employee's compensation. Required contributions have been fully funded. Pension expense under the Plan was $31,138 and $25,300 for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

10. RESTATEMENT OF NET ASSETS During the year ended June 30, 2001, it was discovered that the Home had beneficial interests in certain trusts that had been granted to the Home in prior years, some of which might represent irrevocable gifts that should have been recorded on the financial statements. While some of these were reviewed and, as appropriate, recorded prior to issuance of the June 30; 2001 financial statements, sufficient information had not been obtained at that time to determine if the Home's interests in others were irrevocable or to determine what amount should be recorded. During the year ended June 30, 2002, additional information was obtained for some of these trusts and accordingly, additional amounts were recorded. Management intends to continue gathering information on the remaining trusts. As a result, it is possible additional trusts may need to be recorded in the year ending June 30, 2003. Previously reported net asset balances 8S of June 30, 2000 and 2001, and changes in net assets for the year ended June 30, 2001, have been restated ill the accompanying financial statements for the effects of these adjustments. The effects of the restatements on the Home's financial statement are as follows: Previously 2001 Reported Adjustments As Restated Contributions receivable from trusts Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets (Losses) gains on securities, net Change in value of split-interest agreements

$

862,621 1,384,966 (7,162,791) (35,403,317) (2,565,155) (22,403)

$

1,934,155 $ 2,796,776 356,798 1,741,764 ( 1,893,596) (9,056,387) (397,357) (35,800,674) (127,772) (2,692,927) 43,302 20,899

2000 Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets

(6,877,824) (33,421,308)

(1,944,228) (431,195)

(8,822,052) (33,852,503 )

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS JUNE 30, 2001

Operating Fund

Total Unrestricted Funds

Reserve Fund

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board of directors Due to operating fund Due from reserve fund Land, buildings, and equipment, net Total assets

$

432,978 150,444 917 50,372 582,043

$

$

432,978 150,444 452,085 50,372 582,043 42,221,717 (1,295,857) 1,295,857 2,628,585

$

46,518,224

$

15,000

56,783 56,038 1,200 24,280

15,000

154,771

451,168

42,221,717 (1,295,857) 1,295,857 2,628,585 $

5,141,196

$

$

56,783 56,038 1,200 9,280

$

41,377,028

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deposits Deferred revenue from lifecare contracts

NET ASSETS Total liabilities and net assets

16,470

16,470 139,771

Total liabilities

$

5,001,425

_41,362,02~

5,141,196

$

41,377,028

46,363,453 $

46,518,224

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 and 2001

Operating Fund SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue, net Resident pension income Advance fees recognized Investment income, net Endowment income, net Contributions Grand LodgclEastem Star per capita and initiation fees Rental income Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from lifecare residents Other Assets released from restrictions

Reserve Fund

377,688 67,215 132,596 1,297,972 183,501

Total 2002 Unrestricted Funds

$

1,542,619

9,840

377.688 67,215

Total 2001 Unrestricted Funds

1,675.215 1,297.972 183.501

486,792 85,892 436 1,869,015 1.335.668 201.085

9,840

173,324 72,667 43.947

2,413 21,416 1,904,482

15.000

2,413 36,416 1,904,482

8,981 161,332 10.256

3,997,123

1,557,619

5,554,742

4,449,395

961,434 377,631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201.703

961.434 377,631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223;362 217,004 201,703

345,598 63,813 43,900

345,598 63,813 43,900

1,117.144 275,179 165,380 86.307 327,736 376,128 199,708 221.691 169,289 135,226 75,951 23.341 22,767

_ _3,369,769

3.369,769

3,195,847

1,557,619

2,184,973

1,253.548

2,766.151

1,898,589

495,872 349.467

(3,695,019) (349,467)

(3,199,147)

(4,044,479)

Total nonoperatiog revenues and gains (losses)

3,611,490

(4,044,486)

(432,996)

(2,145,890)

Change in net assets

4,238,844

(2,486,867)

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR, RESTATED

5,001,425

41.362,028

46.363.453

47,255.795

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

9.240,269

38.875,161

48.115,430

46,363,453

Total support EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident services Depreciation Rental expenses Development Public relations Youth services Total expenses Excess of support and revenue over expenses NONOPERATING REVENUES AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests nnd major gifts Realized and unrealized gains/(Iosses) on securities, net Transfers

627,354

2,766, I 51

1,751,977

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2001

Operating Fund SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue, net Resident pension income Advance fees recognized Investment income, net Endowment income, net Contributions Grand LodgelEastem Star per capita and initiation fees Rental income Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from Hfecare residents Other Assets released from restrictions

486,792 $ 85,892 436 533,347 1,335,668 201,085 173,324 72,667 43,947 8,981 161,332 10,256

Total support

3,113,727

EXPENSES Administrative Assisted living Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident services Depreciation Rental expenses Development Public relations Youth services Total expenses Excess of support and revenue over expenses

Total Unrestricted Funds

Reserve Fund

-

$

1,335,668

486,792 85,892 436 1,869,015 1,335,668 201,085 173,324 72,667 43,947 8,981 161,332 10,256

1,335,668

4,449,395

1,117,144 275,179 165,380 86,307 327,736 376,128 199,708 221,691 169,289 135,226 75,951 23,341 22,613

154

1,117,144 275,179 165,380 86,307 327,736 376,128 199,708 221,691 169,289 135,226 75,951 23,341 22,767

3,195,693

154

3,195,847

(81,966)

1,335,514

1,253,548

445,120

1,453,469 (4,044,479) ( 1,335,668)

1,898,589 (4,044,479) (2,145,890)

NONOPERATING REVENUES AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests and major gifts Realized and unrealized (losses) on securities, net Transfers

1,335,668

Total nonoperating revenues and gains (losses)

1,780,788

(3,926,678)

Change in net assets

1,698,822

(2,591,164)

3,302,603

43,953,192

47,255,795

5,001,425 $

41,362,028 $

46,363,453

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR, RESTATED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR, RESTATED

$

(892,342)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JOINT MASONIC FRATERNAL RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:

This special committee, appointed by the Grand Master as directed by an approved resolution of this Grand Lodge in session in 2001, first met on January 19,2002 in Columbia Missouri at the Days Inn Conference Center to discuss our plan for possible formal recognition of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and Jurisdiction. This meeting was held concurrent with the Long Range Planning Committee and assured proper exchange of information of key Grand Lodge Officers and others present. We set a proposed date for meeting with the Prince Hall representative committee. On February 10th we held a meeting with the Prince Hall committee in a conference room at the Scottish Rite Facility in St. Louis: Franklin Richardson, PGM, Chairman; William Graham, PGM; A.C. Compton, PGM; Byron Hams and Terry Crowder were appointed members of their committee. Ronald D. Miller, our Grand Secretary, had also been requested to participate in this and all future meetings. A very congenial meeting was held and their Grand Master, MWB Charles R. Willis, was present for the opening and to address the group with a very positive statement, then excusing himself from the work before both of our committees. Our discussions lead us to the understanding of what goals we must accomplish in the form of a resolution to be placed before each of our Grand Lodges at their forthcoming annual sessions. Their organization required the resolution to be submitted to their Jurisprudence Committee 90 days prior to their Grand Lodge to be held in July. On parting, it was agreed that we would each draft a proposed resolution, share information, then meet next month on the 2nd of March to firm up a joint resolution. On March 2nd we met at our Grand Lodge office in Columbia. The resolutions were drawn in final format and agreed to by all present. It was reported on July 22, 2002 that the proposed Resolution had be favorably passed by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and Jurisdiction at their recent Grand Session Your Committee on Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations hereby submits this resolution for consideration by the members of this Grand Lodge here assembled.

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri has existed in the State of Missouri since 1821, and WHEREAS, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri has existed in the State of Missouri since 1865, having initially been chartered by The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio who has been formally recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England on June 11, 1997, and does profess to adhere to Masonic principles and ideals similar to those of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and

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WHEREAS, Each of the said Grand Lodges desires to remain autonomous within its jurisdiction and to operate hereafter as herebefore with its own Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers, Constitution, By-Laws, Ritual, Rules and Regulations, Subordinate Lodges and Membership, and WHEREAS, Both Grand Lodges desire to fraternally recognize the other as a duly constituted Masonic Grand Lodge, and WHEREAS, This resolution is not intended to and specifically does not authorize nor permit, (1) dual membership, (2) members of either of the named Grand Lodges to transfer membership to the other, nor (3) recognition and visitation between appended or concordant bodies unless so specified by those Masonic Bodies, and WHEREAS, This resolution will not become effective until approved by each Grand Lodge at their respective Annual Sessions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT it is mutually agreed that we will dwell together in Peace and Harmony, and each Grand Lodge does hereafter extend Fraternal Recognition to the other as a duly constituted Grand Lodge of Masons, and do, in the true spirit of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth hereby accord to the other rights of Visitation in Grand Lodges and Constituted Lodges by written invitation, where so ever assembled, subject always to the Rights, Powers and Authority of the Grand Master and the Masters of the Constituted Lodges to preside over their respective Grand Lodge and Lodges. Dated: March 3, 2002 Submitted by Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations Committee: Respectfully submitted, WILFRED G. SOUTIEA, JR., Chairman GLENN E. MEANS JIMMIE D. LEE JOSEPH R. SMITH

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JOINT MASONIC FRATERNAL RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge A.R&A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Before meeting with the representatives of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and Jurisdiction, it was necessary for our members to validate the supposed regularity of the organization with which hoped to recommend Fraternal Recognition by our Grand Lodge. The first hurdle was Article V, Section 1 of our Constitution which states we are the Supreme Masonic authority in the State of Missouri. This, of course, is our own statement of authority and the fact is, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons currently exists in the State of Missouri and we have no authority over their organiza-

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tion. Also, we are Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, they are Free and Accepted Masons. It is interesting to note that 34 other state Grand Lodges plus the District of Columbia have recognized Prince Hall Affiliated Lodges within their states, and most have a similar declaration in their constitutions. Twenty-seven states have extended full recognition, 4 have recognition limited to visitation and 2 have extended recognition and are awaiting reciprocal recognition by Prince Hall or are in the process of negotiating extent of such recognition. There are 41 states, plus the District of Columbia, which have PHA Grand Lodges within their borders (The other 9 states may have Prince Hall Lodges chartered by other state PHA Grand Lodges). Having met with the representatives of the Missouri PHA Grand Lodge we are satisfied that they meet the requirements to be extended recognition by our Grand Lodge. At our first meeting, they requested that in their tradition, we open this important meeting with prayer. The Missouri Prince Hall Affiliate Grand Lodge was chartered by the PHA Grand Lodge of Ohio who had received their charter from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Massachusetts PHA Grand Lodge was recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England in 1994 and then by our counterpart Grand Lodge in Massachusetts. The PHA Grand Lodge of Ohio was recognized by our counterpart Grand Lodge of Ohio and then by the UGLE in 1997. PHA Grand Lodges across America have a Conference of Grand Masters, as we do, and control and validate recognition of Lodges as PHA. It is true that there are other "clandestine" Lodges who may be called Prince Hall by those who are unfamiliar with their system, but they call those Grand Lodges and Lodges "clandestine" also. Which brings us to where we now stand with the resolution we have before us at this time. Your committee, appointed by the Grand Master, recommends approval of this resolution and Masonic recognition of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri and Jurisdiction. But, the resolution is to extend recognition to their Grand Lodge as they have extended to us already at their Grand session this year. At this time, if approved, it does not allow visitation between subordinate Lodges immediately. It will authorize your Grand Lodge to communicate on a Masonic level with their Grand Lodge. Methods of properly identifying their members to us, and likewise ours to them, still must be worked out. We know what type of investigation we do of a first time visitor to our Lodges. Now we must learn what they expect from us. When information is exchanged, each Lodge will receive a letter from the Grand Lodge with proper information for visitations to take place, containing a list of name, number and locations of their subordinate Lodges, a copy of their current years identification (dues) card, what type of examination will be done by their Lodges (can one person examined vouch for other members with whom he has sat in Lodge?), and other necessary information. Please be patient Brethren, we have no idea how long the process will take. The resolution will now be read. Respectfully submitted, WILFRED G. SOUTIEA, JR., GLENN E. MEANS JIMMIE D. LEE JOSEPH R. SMITH

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

The main course of action of the Membership Committee is to award certificates for the local Lodges and for those brothers who gather petitions of a certain number. The Lodge award is based on a 5% increase to it's membership each year, it will over come the natural attrition of member loss and in a short period of time start a growth pattern, which will cause the Fraternity to grow once again. The certificates for those members who are first line signers, are awarded for being top line signer on at least three petitions. As of this date, we have 29 Lodges and 42 Brothers who will receive their award at Grand Lodge this year. Those who participated in this program are adding greatly to the necessary foundation of the Craft. List of winners as of August 1,2001. 5% Membership Lodges: 2001-2002 October 1. Pauldingville Lodge No. 11 2. Weston Lodge No. 53 3. Sullivan Lodge No. 69 4. Savanah Lodge No. 71 5. Greenville Lodge No. 107 6. Twilight Lodge No. 114 7. Hermann Lodge No. 123 8. Lincoln Lodge No. 138 9. Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 10. Texas Lodge No. 177 11. Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 12. Neosho Lodge No. 247 13. Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260 14. Solomon Lodge No. 271 15. Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 16. Barnesville Lodge No. 353 17. Adelphia Lodge No. 355 18. Belle Lodge No. 373 19. Billings Lodge No. 379 20. Decatur Lodge No. 400 21. Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 22. Temperence Lodge No. 438 23. Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 24. Dexter Lodge No. 532 25. Pendleton Lodge No. 551 26. Anderson Lodge No. 621 27. adorn Lodge No. 671 28. Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672 29. Table Rock Lodge No. 680

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3X First Line Signers: 2001-2002 1. David Wright, Mizpah Mount Morrison Lodge No. 40 2. Robert Martin, Jr., Sullivan Lodge No. 69 3. Frank D. Wright, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 4. Jim Millsap, Savanah Lodge No. 71 5. Mark Crawford, Savanah Lodge No. 71 6. David Ingersoll, Savanah Lodge No. 71 7. David Williams, Greenville Lodge No. 107 8. Steve C. Mueller, Hermann Lodge No. 123 9. Larry R Bowling, Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 10. Robert E. Smith, Texas Lodge No. 177 11. Teddie Harrison, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 12. John Lee Harris, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 13. Kevin J. Sleyster, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 14. Ronald E. Harvey, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 15. Billy Heifner, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 16. Bobbie White, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 17. Dennis Abernathy, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 18. Joe Heilig, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 19. Jim Calfee, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 20. Kevin R Reaves, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 21. Mark Eads, Neosho Lodge No. 247 22. H.V. Jake Jacobs, Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260 23. Gerry W. Perry, Solomon Lodge No. 271 24. G. Sam Montgomery, Solomon Lodge No. 271 25. Tony D. Slavens, Solomon Lodge No. 271 26. Henry M. Dewoskin, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 27. Duane O. Steele, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 28. Herbert Shell, Barnesville Lodge No. 353 29. Fred J. Smith, Hebron Lodge No. 354 30. Curtis Welch, Adelphia Lodge No. 355 31. Marshall Welch, Adelphia Lodge No. 355 32. Sam Thomas, Belle Lodge No. 373 33. David B. Prater, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 34. Ronald E. Essick, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 35. Francis M. Moulder, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 36. Robert Cron, Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 37. James E. Hammons, Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 38. James E. Davis, Plato Lodge No. 469 39. Jack Clay, Clinton Lodge No. 548 40. W. Fred Hinson, Easter Lodge No. 575 41. Joe Bennett, Anderson Lodge No. 621 42. Arblean McHugh, Odom Lodge No. 671 Fraternally submitted,

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2002 ROUND ROBIN WINNER RW. Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer, introduced the 2002 Round Robin winner Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., member of Rushville Lodge No. 238. 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 - RL. Tichenor 1994 - W. Frank Roszell 1995 - Irving G. Walmann 1996 - Gary L. Benskin 1997 - Michael F. Jones 1998 - Glen F. Cron 1999 - Nicholas Lee Breedlove 2000 - R Miguel White 2001- Theodore J. Picraux 2002 - Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.R&A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows:

DISPENSATIONS We have examined the dispensations issued by order of the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary, and we approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.

CONSENT AND PERMISSIONS We have examined the consent and permissions pertaining to the activities and operations of subordinate lodges granted by the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary, and we approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.

DECISIONS We have examined the decisions reported by Grand Master Glenn E. Means and we approve the decisions as printed in the Grand Master's Address. Most Worshipful Sir, I move that this portion of the committee's report be approved and printed in the proceedings. . . .Whereupon, the motion was made and duly seconded... GRAND MASTER MEANS: The motion has been made and seconded for the

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approval of the report. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. The motion is carried.

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri:

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that the following By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be amended to read as follows (deletions st'Aiek Slit, and additions in

bold): Add to Section 2.150. RANKS OF OFFICERS. (a) The Grand Master, ans all Past Grand Masters, have the rank of Most Worshipful. (b) All who hold, and who have held, any of the other listed in Section 2.140 have the rank of Right Worshipful. (c) All members of the Grand Lodge who hold the 5 Sub Division Lecture cards and who have been duly elected and have actually presided as Worshipful Masters of lodges subordinate to this Grand Lodge have the rank of Right Worshipful. (d) All other members of the Grand Lodge who have been duly elected and have actually presided as Worshipful Masters of lodges subordinate to this Grand Lodge have the rank of Worshipful. Statement of Purpose: This will encourage a desire in Worshipful Brothers to become proficient in the 5 ritual lectures, would offer Master Masons, going through the chairs, an added incentive, in a attainable goal and will encourage those, who hold the 5 cards, to keep them current. (Defeated)

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 2.170 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be repealed in its entirety. Statement of Purpose: Currently, a pension or retirement plan is only available for the Grand Secretary. The potential for the Grand Lecturer to receive a pension or retirement plan was previously eliminated by a vote of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in a prior amendment of Section 2.170. The existing provisions do not allow for the flexibility necessary to provide for a pension outside of a defined benefit pension; and in addition, obligate the Grand Lodge of Missouri to set aside funds needed elsewhere for a person who may never qualify to receive a pension or retirement from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The financial circumstances of the Grand Lodge of Missouri are such that repeal of Section 2.170 is necessary to further and promote the continued financial stability of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The repeal of Section 2.170 will not affect any existing pension being drawn and that has been vested in previous years. Currently, there is only one such pension and the repeal of Section 2.170 will not affect

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the rights of said person to continue to receive pension or retirement benefits. (Passed) PROPOSAL TO ADD NEW SECTION TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS RESOLVED, That a new section, Section 5.194 be added to the Grand Lodge By-Laws, as follows:

Section 5.194 - Masonic Publications: The Committee on Masonic Publications shall consist of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens and Grand Secretary, and shall provide for and supervise the issuance of a Grand Lodge publication, now known as "The Freemason," which shall be published at least quarterly. The committee shall appoint the editor and assistant editor of the Grand Lodge publication, who shall act as advisory members of the committee without vote. The committee may select the Grand Secretary or any other Master Mason as editor, or assistant editor of the publication for such period of time as a majority of the committee shall designate, and may provide compensation for the editor and assistant editor, if other than the Grand Secretary, out of the annual appropriation for use of the committee as determined by the Ways and Means Committee. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: At present, the selection of the editors and the supervision of the Grand Lodge publication is under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Masonic Education, which meets infrequently. The principal Grand Lodge officers meet regularly and can more readily supervise and assist the editors of the Grand Lodge publication in a timely matter. (Passed) To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 6.010 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended, to read as follows:

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 6.010 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. &A.M., be amended, to read as follows: Section 6.010. LOCATION. The office of the Grand Lodge shall be located in a suitable facility within Ten (10) miles of the City Limits of the City of Columbia, Missouri. Statement of Purpose: To permit the Grand Lodge to consider the potential of occupying office space in the new Masonic Home of Missouri office building in the Columbia, Missouri area and consolidate office space for all entities related to the Grand Lodge of Missouri; and to permit better management and control of the proposed Masonic Museum to be located in the new Masonic Home of Missouri office building. If suitable leasing arrangements can be made by the Grand Lodge of Missouri with the Masonic Home of Missouri, this amendment will also permit the sale of the existing Grand Lodge office building and the use of the sale proceeds for purposes of the lease with any remainder, if any, being available to be placed in one of the permanent funds of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. (Passed)

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WE PROPOSE TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE END OF "SECTION 8.010. OFFICERS OF LODGES" Except that in a lodge of less than 100 members, the office of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined and held by one Brother. When the Secretary-Treasurer is elected, it shall be his duty to perform all the duties of Treasurer and Secretary. Purpose: To make it easier for Lodges with low attendance, and less members to elect a full line of Officers. Some Lodges already have the Secretary do both jobs,but still have to elect a Treasurer. The Lodge will still have Trustees, and the current Worshipful Master, on the account. It would still take any two signatures to cash checks. Any Lodge that wishes can still elect both. This addition has been in use in the state of Washington for the last couple of years, and has been very successful. Some of the members there feel that in the very near future it will be changed so that any Lodge can operate in this manner. The final By-Law would read thus; Section 8.010. OFFICERS OF LODGES. The elective officers of a lodge are the Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, Treasurer and Secretary. The appointive officers are the Chaplain, Marshal, Senior and Junior Deacons, Senior and Junior Stewards, and Tiler. Their duties are those appropriate to the respective offices, as prescribed by law and by the ancient usages of Freemasonry. No person may hold more than one office in the same lodge at the same time, except that in a lodge of less than 100 members, the offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined and held by one Brother. When the Secretary-Treasurer is selected, it shall be his duty to perform all the duties of Treasurer and Secretary. (Defeated)

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 9.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended, to read as follows (additions in bold, deletions crossed out): Section 9.140. USE OF LODGE HALLS, ANTE ROOMS, AND BUILDINGS. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games may be conducted in any lodge hall, £ileF's Fssm, SF ~Fe~aFa£isft Fssm. The "lodge hall" is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge, the tiler's room and the preparation room. The holding of card parties or other social events in other areas of the building is not prohibited. The use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a dedicated lodge hall, SF ift aft" ~ap£ sf a lH:1:ihliftg ift li BieB a lsage Ball is lsea£ea, is a desecration thereof and forbidden.

In those areas of the building other than those in which specific activities are forbidden, any morally acceptable activity which is not illegal as a matter of civil law is permitted. Statement of purpose: Masonic Centers are usually centrally located and have excellent dining and meeting facilities, and many such centers are having difficulty making ends meet. The ability to rent out portions of a Masonic Center for activities such as wedding receptions

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and other social events will help Masonic Centers meet their expenses. (Defeated)

IT IS PROPOSED THAT SECTION 14.020 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. AND A.M. BE CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: An objection to the receipt of a petition for the degrees delays the petition for 30 days. During that time, the objector must meet with a committee appointed by the Master to show just cause for the objection. Ifhe cannot show just cause, the petition may be received at the next regular communication. If the committee agrees that there is just cause, the petition will be rejected. Statement ofpurpose: To bring the rejection process more in line with the election process, requiring three negative votes. Rational: To eliminate the possibility of rejection of a petition for personal and unjustified reasons. (Not in order)

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS, SECTION 25.110, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL ADVERTISING PROHIBITED It is proposed that Section 25.110 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended, to read as follows (additions in bold, deletions sif''tieli ilua'tig:B:): Section 25.110. COMMERCIAL USE AND POLITICAL ADVERTISING PROHIBITED. Use of the word "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of Freemasonry for commercial or business purposes and in political advertising is prohibited. Use by any Freemason of the word "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of Freemasonry for commercial or business purposes or in political advertising of any kind is a Masonic offense. Subordinate lodges may permit use of their name and number, with the letters ''A.F. & A.M.," and may use the square and compasses, on the shirts of bowling teams composed of Freemasons, and on youth organization sports team uniforms (youth organization sports teams shall consist of boys or girls age 16 years or younger.). It becomes the subordinate lodge's responsibility to insure at the time the advertising of the lodge name, number, square and compasses that the organization's participation cannot be reasonably expected to tend to impair the good name of the Masonic institution, or its usefulness, cause scandal, degrade it in the public estimation, or otherwise violate the principles, obligations, or teaching of the fraternity. The square and compass as the emblem ofFreemasonry may be worn only by a Master Mason in good standing, his wife, widow, mother, sister or daughter. (Res. 1922-162) The Grand Master is required to take proper action by legal action or through enactment of the General Assembly or otherwise to prevent the use in Missouri of the word "Masonic" or any of the symbols, emblems, words or

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phrases of Freemasonry in any connection not authorized by the Grand Lodge. (Res. 1929-181) Exhibition ofthe square and compasses on an automobile is not a violation of this section unless it be done for commercial or business purposes. (1926-20; 1931-15) This section applies to insurance enterprises, hospitals, cemeteries, and automobile companies when conducted as business and commercial enterprises, including statements "for Masons only,""for members of the Masonic Fraternity only," "Masonic Garden" and the like, in any form. (1922-118, 123; 1927-24; 1930-21, 119; Such names or phrases as "Hiram Park Cemetery," "on the Square," "Master," and "Craftsman" may violate this section. (1922-118, 123; 1932-67) Use of the square and compasses on printed matter of a "Low Twelve" Club is prohibited. (1961-20, 133) SH138~iRtde 18tigeB m8~ fJe"l'i%i~ HBe 8f ~hei,. R81'i%e 8Rti: RHI'i%13eil'} Hi i~h ~he le~ ~ePB '~4t.R

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Use of"Masonic" in title of magazine depending on advertising and subscriptions prohibited. (1964-11, 161) Highway approach signs are permissible. (1971-48) Permitting business advertising to be placed in the recreational area within the lodge building, or on its grounds, for a fee or otherwise, is prohibited. (1972-117) Printing the Masonic emblem on checks other than for a lodge is prohibited. (1972-117) Lodge "open house" is permitted to enable those attending to learn about Masonry. (1980-133) It is appropriate for lodge to make known the availability ofthe Temple to other organizations by advertising without the use of the word "Masonic." (1980-133) Statement of Purpose: To improve the visibility of the Masonic Fraternity in the community. The square and compass is our emblem as the fez is the emblem of the Shrine. People see our emblem and see that we are involved in our community with our youth and good comes from this. (Passed)

CHANGE SECTION 16.045. SUITABLE PROFICIENCY TO READ AS FOLLOWS. a. "Suitable Proficiency" means ability satisfactorily to answer the question in the proficiency lectures of the first section of the 3 degrees. It is determined after examination in open lodge, or, the Master may appoint a committee of not less than two (2) lodge members to examine a Brother in another portion of the 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. b. "Suitable Proficiency" means ability of a lodge satisfactorily to execute the Sub 3 lecture. The ability of a lodge satisfactorily to execute the Sub 3 lecture will be determined by a DDGL or two (2) Sub

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division III card holders who will report their findings to the Grand Lecturer. (Not in order) Statement of Purpose: In order to preserve the integrity of individual lodges and to insure that the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden can open, partially close and close lodge, it is essential that a lodge have a suitable proficiency in the Sub III lecture. CHANGE SECTION 16.060. PROFICIENCY OF A MASTER MASON TO READ AS FOLLOWS. A Master Mason will not hold elective office until he has shown suitable proficiency in the 3 Masonic Degrees. (Not in order) Statement of Purpose: In order to maintain the integrity of the institution and individual lodges it is essential that Master Masons, who desire to hold elective office, have suitable proficiency in the 3 degrees. ADD SECTION 16.061. PROFICIENCY REQUIRED WHEN: A Lodge will demonstrate suitable proficiency in the Sub-Division III Lecture with the intended elected officers filling their respective chairs. Statement of Purpose: In order to preserve the integrity of individual lodges and to insure that the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden can open, partially close and close lodge, it is essential that they have a suitable proficiency in the Sub III lecture. Suitable proficiency means: ability of a lodge satisfactorily to execute the Sub III in open lodge with the intended officers filling the chairs with a DDGL or two Sub III card holders as witness. (Not in order)

To The Grand Master, Officers and members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State ofMissouri; Let it be resolved that the Ritual Committee alter, amend, modify or change the ritual eliminate all statements or actions that are not true or allegoric, i.e. "I did not receive it neither can I so impart it." As Passwords are never collected as given at Alter. Senior Deacon does not do what he is ordered to do on preparation of candidates. If"Truth is the foundation of every virtue." Let it be so. (Not in order)

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri has existed in the State of Missouri since 1821, and WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. Of the State of Missouri has existed in the State of Missouri since 1865, having initially been chartered by The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio who has been formally recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England on June 11, 1997, and does profess to adhere to Masonic principles and ideals similar to those of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and WHEREAS, each of the said Grand Lodges desires to remain autonomous

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within its jurisdiction and to operate hereafter as herebefore with its own Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers, Constitution, By-Laws, Ritual, Rules and Regulations, Subordinate Lodges and Membership, and WHEREAS, Both Grand Lodges desire to fraternally recognize the other as a duly constituted Masonic Grand Lodge, and WHEREAS, this resolutions is not intended to and specifically does not authorize nor permit, (1) dual membership, (2) members of either of the named Grand Lodges to transfer membership to the other, not (3) recognition and visitation between appended or concordant bodies unless so specified by those Masonic Bodies, and WHEREAS, This resolutions will not become effective until approved by each Grand Lodge at their respective Annual Sessions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT it is mutually agreed that we will dwell together in Peace and Harmony, and each Grand Lodge does hereafter extend Fraternal Recognition to the other as a duly consituted Grand Lodge of Masons, and do, in the true spirit of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth hereby accord to the other rights of Visitation in Grand Lodges and Constituted Lodges by written invitation, where so ever assembled, subject always to the Rights, Powers and Authority of the Grand Master and the Masters of the Constituted Lodges to preside over their respective Grand Lodge and Lodges. Dated: March 3, 2002 (Passed) Submitted by Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations Committee: GLENN E. MEANS, Past Master JIMMIE D. LEE, Past Master WILFRED G. SANTIEA, Past Master JOSEPH L. SMITH, Past Master

REPORT OF THE ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS For the Office of Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee

768 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election of RW. Brother Jimmie D. Lee to the Office of Grand Master. R.W. Brother Lee accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master Stanley M. Thompson

768 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election ofRW. Brother Stanley M. Thompson to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. RW. Brother Thompson accepted the election and thanked the brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden Elmer E. Revelle

768 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election ofRW. Brother Elmer E. Revelle to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. RW. Brother Revelle accepted the election to this office.

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718 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election ofRW. Brother John M. Nations to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. RW. Brother Nations accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasurer W. Marion Luna

766 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election of R.W. Brother W. Marion Luna to the Office of Grand Treasurer. RW. Brother Luna accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller

766 votes

M.W. Grand Master Means announced the election of RW. Brother Ronald D. Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE RW. Brother Jimmie D. Lee announced that the 182nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge would be held in Springfield, Missouri on September 29th and 30th, 2003, at the University Plaza Convention Center.

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE RW. Brother Jimmie D. Lee introduced RW. Brother Larry C. Reynolds as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers.

RESOLUTIONS READ ON MONDAY AND ACTED UPON TUESDAY Grand Master Means asked the Grand Secretary to read the resolutions to be acted upon Tuesday. The following were read on Monday, September 23, 2002. Recorded are the results of Tuesdays vote on September 24, 2002.

RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that for the purpose of creating a legal entity for the establishment and maintenance of a public Masonic Library and Museum the Grand Master is hereby authorized to cause the creation of a corporation or other legal entity which shall be organized under the laws of the State of Missouri exclusively for the aforesaid charitable purposes and in such manner as to qualify as a tax exempt entity under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as the same may be amended from time to time, so that gifts and bequests to such organization shall qualify for deduction purposes under the applicable provisions of the federal income, gift and estate tax laws, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the purpose of identifying the relationship of the said organization to the Masonic Fraternity the said organization is authorized to use in connection with its operation, including the publication of information concerning the entity and fund raising, the tradi-

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tional Masonic emblems and symbols, which include, but not by way of exclusion, the Square and Compasses and the traditional working tools of the Masonic Fraternity, and the Grand Secretary is hereby authorized to certify to the Secretary of State of the State of Missouri this authorization, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in order to carry out the aforesaid purposes the said organization shall be subject to the direction of a Board of Directors, which initially shall consist of five (5) Master Masons who shall be appointed by the Grand Master, with each director to serve for a period of five (5) years, except that the initial appointments shall be for terms offive (5), four (4), three (3), two (2) and one (1) year, respectively, so that ultimately one new director will be appointed each year, except that in the event of a vacancy occasioned by death, resignation or other cause, a replacement appointee may be designated to fill out the unexpired term of a member who shall have died, resigned and otherwise become incapable of serving, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during each fiscal year of the organization the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., shall during the term of his office serve as an ex-officio voting member of the Board of Directors of such organization, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said organization shall render an annual report to the Grand Lodge ofMissouri,A.F. & A.M., concerning its operation, including the financial status of the organization. Submitted by: GLENN E. MEANS, Past Master JIMMIE D. LEE, Past Master RONALD D. MILLER, Past Master

Statement of Purpose In the judgment of the proponents of this resolution it would be in the best interest of the Fraternity to establish and maintain for public usage a Masonic Library and a Masonic Museum to further provide for the education of members and friends of the Fraternity as well as the general public, as to the history, organization and purposes of the Masonic Fraternity and to facilitate the care, protection and housing of artifacts of general and historical interest to the Masonic Fraternity. In order to attract broad public participation in the development and financial support of any such library and museum it would be helpful for the organization to be qualified as a tax exempt organization within the provisions of Internal Revenue Code so that gifts and bequests made to such organization might qualify for deduction puposes under the income, gift and estate tax laws of the United States. (Passed) To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, AF&AM of Missouri, proposed resolution concerning representatives at the Grand Master's Conference and George Washington National Memorial Association meetings. BE IT RESOLVED by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, AF&AM, as follows: the only representatives of the Grand Lodge at the Grand Master's Conference shall be the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, and the Grand Secretary. Their expenses in attendance are to be paid by the Grand Lodge. The only representatives of the Grand Lodge at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association shall be the Grand Master, Deputy

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Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, and the Grand Secretary. Their expenses in attendance are to be paid by the Grand Lodge.

Statement of Purpose Additional programing at the Grand Master's Conference is now directed at both Grand Wardens, and the prior resolution is being changed to include the Junior Grand Warden at the Grand Master's Conference to increase continuation for planning purposes at the Grand Lodge. (Passed) Signed by: JIMMYD. LEE STANLEY

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CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 25th, 2001. RW. Brother Grand Chaplain Ralph E . Nolan offered prayer.

ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual was preformed by Grand Lodge officers and the order was conferred upon 44, which was closed by a rounding applause by all in attendance. Following the ritual work, new members of the order received a lapel pin, membership card and a certificate is to acknowledge their attendance and acceptance into "the Order of the Past Master" in Missouri.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATE OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Parliament II 4:15 p.m.

GRAND LODGE BANQUET GRAND BALL ROOM - HOLIDAY INN SELECT 7:00P.M. Brother Stephen C. Means, son of our Grand Master, 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 and the evening meal was enjoyed. M.W. Grand Master Means introduced Greg Claassen, a ventriloquist and comedian who provided a very enjoyable evening. Grand Master Means 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. Means and the Education committee. RW. Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Deputy Grand Master, introduced RW. Brother Larry C. Reynolds as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers.

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M.W Means announced that Woodside Lodge No. 387, Thomasville, had been selected to receive the trophy for their project for Masonic service within their community. M.W. Means made the presentation of the Truman Award for 2002 to RW. Brother Vern H. Schneider of Tuscan Lodge No. 368, St. Luois, Missouri.

MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER VERN H. SCHNEIDER 2002 TRUMAN AWARD WINNER Past Grand Master and President Harry S Truman was known for his personal integrity, his steadfast support of his friends and his straight talk to everyone. He was honest in everything he undertook. He stood by his friends when it was not popular to do so. It didn't matter if he was speaking with a member of Congress, a head of a foreign state, or just a person on the street back home in Independence. When you asked his opinion or advice, you got just what he was thinking. Pretty well describes a Freemason, don't you think? The man I have selected to receive this year's Truman Medal exemplifies all these traits of Grand Master Truman. When you ask for an opinion or advice he gives you what he truly thinks. No wiggling or waggling around,just here it is as I see it. Some might not always agree or particularly like what he says but without exception, everyone listens, and most importantly, respects his words. His honesty and integrity is above any reproach and acknowledged by every person who has ever met him. His contributions to Masonry, Blue Lodge, and all the appendant bodies, are unparalleled. As soon as I start his Masonic and personal history, his name will become obvious to everyone. I have known him for many years and know of few men who so exemplify the standards of honesty, integrity, and the everyday living of the Masonic ideals and principles expected of a Freemason. He is always ready to help any Brother in any manner needed. He is an active worker and participant in all bodies of our Fraternity. He is an active worker and participant in all aspects of in his church. To everyone, the mention of his name brings instant agreement that he is truly a gentleman and a gentle man. I have been and continue to be honored to state that he is my friend He was born in 1924, educated in public schools through high school. His college career was interrupted by WWII by more than three years of service in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany in a position with the Allied Military Government. After the Army, he continued his education. While at his university his academic honors included election to Phi Beta Kappa. He continued his post graduate academic career by completing an LL.B. at Harvard Law School. His Masonic career began in Tuscan Lodge No. 360 in St. Louis in 1956. He almost immediately started to work through the chairs and served as Worshipful Master. He is a member of and has served as an officer of so many appendant bodies I would be here a long time to read through all of them. He holds honor titles in every appendent body. His service to this Grand Lodge began in 1966 when he served as District Deputy Grand Master. His continued service on several Grand Lodge committees has been outstanding. His service for the past several years as a member of and Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee has proven invaluable to our Grand Lodge, to Grand Masters, and to the Grand Lodge office. His legal advice on literally thousands oflegal matters for our Grand Lodge has not only saved us tremendous amounts of dollars but has always been to put Freemasonry in

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the best possible light to the rest of the world. Every Grand Master in my memory has emphatically stated that Most Worshipful Brother Vern Schneider is the one man you can trust to give you the most honest, best commonsense, truest Masonic and soundest legal answer to a question. I wholeheartedly agree, as I have on many occasions this past year turned to him for assistance in perplexing situations. As he has done with so many who sought advice, he never once told me what to do. He simply, through gentle questions, helped me to find the best answers. It is indeed my pleasure to present the Truman Medal for 2002 to Most Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider, Past Grand Master 1984-1985.

TRUMAN AWARD WINNERS *1983 *1984 *1985 1986 *1987 *1988 1989 *1990 1991 *1992 *1993 *1994 1995 *1996 1997 *1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

John Black Vrooman, Equality (497) Alfred Whitfield "Whit" Griffith, Fulton (048) 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) JackR.Clark,S~,York(563)

Earl S. Eoff, Solomon (271) Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton (048) Nathan W. Glazer (642) Donald E. Scott (76) H.V. (Jake) Jacobs (260) Ralph W. Malan (205) Vern H. Schneider (360)

* Deceased

LODGE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS The office staff at the Grand Lodge office selects one Lodge Secretary of the year, Robert L. Hudson - Jefferson Lodge No. 43 for 2002. 2000 - Thomas G. Hennenhoefer - Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 2001- John L. Erfurdt - HopeLodge No. 251 2002 - Robert L. Hudson - Jefferson Lodge No. 43

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Tuesday Morning ORGAN SELECTIONS The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2002, prayer was offered by R.W. Roger Wreath, Grand Chaplain. GRAND MAsTER MEANS: Brothers, the reports of the following standing committees have been printed in the booklet "Report of Officers and Committees": Appeals and Grievances, Building Supervisory Board, Bylaws, Chartered Lodges, Correspondence, Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Grand Lodge Office Building, Long Range Planning, Masonic Boards of Relief, Masonic Education, Necrology, Relief and Charity, Ritual, and Youth. The following reports of special committees are printed in the booklet also: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Grand Lodge Charity, Masonic Information, Insurance, Public Schools, and Speakers Bureau. The booklet was distributed on Monday, September 23, 2002. If any of the chairmen or members of these committees have any further information to add to their report, they should come to the East at this time. I will entertain a motion that the printed reports and supplements, if any, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. So moved. Is there a second? ...Whereupon, the motion was made and duly seconded... GRAND MASTER MEANS: The motion has been made and seconded. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion carried. Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Report of the Committee on Public Relations, Right Worshipful. Report of the Special Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Most Worshipful Brother Past Grand Master. The reports of the Auditor, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturers, Grand Secretary, Lodge of Research, Prevention of Substance Abuse Corporation, and the Scholarship Corporation appear in the booklet "Report of Officers and Committees." If there is any supplemental information to add, officers or chairmen should report to the East at this time. I will enter a motion that these reports and supplements, if any, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Do I hear a second? ... Whereupon, the motion was made and duly seconded ... GRAND MAsTER MEANS: The motion has been made and seconded that the reports be accepted. All in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion carried.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION FROM GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA Grand Master Means recognized M. W.B. Terry L. Tilton, Grand Master of Minnesota. Grand Master Tilton stated, "this year is the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. A special print was commissioned and I'm pleased to present a signed and numbered framed print. The presentation of this print of the Great Lights of Freemasonry is made from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota to the Grand Master, Glenn E. Means, who will make sure that it is hung properly in the new facility of the museum and

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library. It is presented with a tremendous amount of fraternal love from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Sir, this is the print that is being presented."

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

As required by Section 5.030, the Committee on the Grand Master's Address, consisting of all the Past Grand Masters present at the 18pt Annual Communication, submit the following report. We recommend all of the dispensations, decisions, healing, consents, and permissions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for that committee's action and report. The Grand Master has made appropriate and needed recommendations regarding our Masonic fraternity. We ask these recommendations be referred to the appropriate Grand Lodge committees for their consideration and action. The record of Most Worshipful Brother Means shall speak for itself in the years to come. Masonry has, and we are sure will continue to be, a large part of our Grand Master's life. Most Worshipful Grand Master Glenn and his wife, Mary Jane, have spent many hours and traveled thousands of miles, representing Free Masonry in Missouri. We thank you for all the effort and work done on behalf of this Grand Lodge of Missouri. Fraternally submitted, FREDDIE

D. ADAMS., Chairman, PGM

Report of COlD.lD.ittees M.W. Grand Master Means stated that the booklet reports of the Standing and Special Committees which were distributed on Monday, September 23, 2002 be printed in the proceeding. If any chairman had supplements that needed to be presented to please do so. The reprinted reports are as follows:

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDING ADVISORY BOARD To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: The Building Supervisory Board reports the following activity for the 2001-2002 Masonic year. While we have had several inquiries for new buildings, no plans were submitted and no plans approved for the past year. Fraternally, RW JAMES G. HADDOX, Chairman Building Advisory Committee

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

The Committee of Chartered Lodges met at the Grand Lodge office on July 18, 2002. The Committee consists of the following members: Robert E. Hardester - Chairman James Haddox - Member Richard A. Mansfield - Member Verle T. Naughton - Member Keith Neese - Member Norman G. Schlagenhauf Jr. The Committe gratefully acknowledges the assistance provided by the Grand Secretary and his staff for their excellent support in providing statistical information for review by the Committee. Our report is as follows: During the 2002 Grand Lodge Year the following Lodges combined to better serve our fraternity.

Lodge Lodge With Lodge Consolidated Consolidated # Lodge # Name Rockhill 663 Heroine 104 Heroine Rockhill Marlborough 569 Blue Springs 337 Blue Springs Barnett 591 Ionia 381 Ionia Moscow 558 New Salem 270 Lincoln County The following consolidation will take place in August, 2002. York 563 Swope Park 617 Swope Park

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We also have a daytime lodge in the process of being established in Joplin, Mo which will operate under dispensation as Southwest Heritage Lodge # 68l. Preliminary negotiations are in progress for a merger of Grain Valley Lodge #644 and Blue Springs Lodge #337. Palestine Lodge #241 changed its' name to St. Charles Lodge #24l. Following are some key indicators about the membership churn in our Grand Lodge:

Category Total number of Members Initiated as E. A. s Raised to Master Masons Suspension Non Pay dues

1998 Figures 53,829 882 505 1,596

1999 Figures 54829 1,368 2,757 1,416

2001 2000 Figures Figures 55,341 53,997 1,246 1,144 1,790 1,248 1,481 1,293

These statistics indicate an upward trend in membership from 1998 through 2000 but a return to declining membership for the year ending June 30, 200l. The Chance to Advance Classes initiated during 1999 accounted for an increase in membership for the years 1999 and 2000. The number of candidates raised to the degree of Master Mason as a result of this program during the 2000 - 2001 Grand Lodge Year is not available because the reports of class

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raisings on a district basis are not forwarded to the Grand Lodge. We would again strongly recommend that future class totals be turned in by the DDGMS' and DDGLS' to the Grand Lodge, at the completion of each class. If this is not feasible then the Grand Lodge should take control of the classes. This would provide the statistical data needed to monitor our growth or decline in future years, and permit us to monitor our results on a timely basis. We are still receiving mixed reports about the involvement of our newly made Master Masons. Some lodges have had very good participation from our new members, while other lodges report that they never see their new members. Some of the active new Master Masons have become officers and are active in the government of their lodge. However, we must reaffirm our need to focus on our long-range needs. We must as a fraternity start now to recognize those factors, which affect our growth and develop plans to counteract any obstacles. We must be pro-active in our approach instead of our re-active action in the face of difficulty. We must take the steps that will restore masonry to an active role in our communities. If we do, the public will begin to know that we are an important part of the town, city and state. We must convince our new members as well as our longterm members that we must be a vital organization in our communities and enlist their participation in lodge support of community sponsored projects. We must take a leadership role in our communities and become community leaders in the process. This will serve as an example for others to join our fraternity and show our current members that we are not just a springboard for the Shrine or other organizations. We must increase our efforts to make our meetings more family oriented on a regular basis to attract participation by members who do not get to spend enough time with their families. Some lodges have had success in changing the schedule of their meetings to a regular communication once each month and a family night to replace the second communication. This promotes involvement of the family in Masonic activities and strengthens the family unit at the same time. We would recommend that all lodges consider adopting this practice. We continue to lose members or fail to advance candidates because various reasons. Telephone committees should be established to notify members of important events and to check on the welfare of our brethren that have not been to lodge meetings. Sideline members have been known to criticize the work of an officer who is trying to learn his work and are not receptive to the needs of our new members who have not had the time to grow in Masonry. Some of our members have forgotten the lessons of the Third Degree. We need to come to lodge to hear and learn the teachings of our order and how they can help us to become better people in our everyday lives. The re-districting of lodges in our state should have provided us with an opportunity to promote fellowship among our members and to increase an exchange of knowledge and ideas between lodges. We still propose periodic joint communications of all lodges in a district, perhaps on a quarterly basis to promote fellowship and interaction among our members. This could result in more frequent visitations to lodges as their members get to know each other and increase the sharing of ideas to strengthen our fraternity and our image in the community. The joint communications should rotate among the various lodges in a district. We propose that it be a requirement of each Lodge to visit five other lodges with at least five of their members during each Masonic Year in order to qualify for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award.

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How long must we hear the criticism that all we do is go to lodge, open, read the minutes, pay the bills and close. We as a fraternity need to make our meetings more interesting in order to attract more brethren to attend lodge and create a reason to make them want to return. Programs of interest are available from many sources and we must start using them if we want to improve attendance. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award should have a requirement of a meaningful Masonic or Non-Masonic talk each month that would be appropriate for the time of the year or the needs of the members for information. Every lodge should consider an annual meeting for our senior members and widows to provide them with information about assistance available to them from the Masonic Fraternity if the need arises. We must continue to maximize our opportunities to put masonry on display to the public. Every presentation of service awards and installations of officers must be an open event. We cannot interest friends and family in masonry if we close our doors to them. This past year we had six consolidations designed to make the joined lodges stronger. The DDGMS' in each district should be familiar with the condition of the lodges for which they are responsible and recommend mergers that will benefit and strengthen the lodges and our fraternity. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Every lodge in the State of Missouri that is unable to open because of poor attendance, must recycle officers on a routine basis or is faced with dwindling membership should seek out another lodge to merge with, for the purpose of strengthening masonry. Most Worshipful Grand Master, the committee thanks you for the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge. We stand ready to assist any lodge that needs our help. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT E.lIARDESTER, Chairman JAMES HADDOX RICHARD A. MANSFIELD VERLE T. NAUGHTON KEITH NEESE NORMAN G. SCHLAGENHAUF JR.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

Today we have gathered together once again to renew the ties of friendship and brotherly love that have kept us in unity with one another for centuries. Each of us, as we have become a part of the fellowship of the lodge acknowledge that we put our faith and trust in God. We know that like all those who have gone before us, we are but travelers on that level of time to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no travelers returns. In traveling in our home lodge and in visiting other lodges in our state, we have shared the fellowship and brotherly love that is so dear to all of us. In that process we have given of ourselves and have gained from our brothers of our adoption, the companions of our

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choice. We know the truth of those words and our hearts are saddened each time we learn of a brother who has traveled to that undiscovered country. We, the living, realize that our deeds and their work in the various lodges of this Grand Lodge are not forgotten, for just the mention of one of their names will bring forth the memories of their work and love they have given to the fraternity. My brothers, each of us, as we travel through life and work in our lodges and in our communities, are not only influencing those whom we call brothers, but also influence many others as we come in contact with them. Our departed brethren are gone, but not their influence. This year we are saddened to learn that several brethren have heard their names called by their Creator, including Worshipful Brothers, James H. Pennington, St. Charles, Missouri and Benjamin C. Moore, Trenton, Missouri, and also the following Right Worshipful Brothers have passed from our sight: Right Worshipful Brother Charles E. "Bud" Devine, Poplar Bluff Lodge 209. Served as DDGL for 19 years. Served as Junior Grand Marshal in 1991. Deceased July 29, 2002. Right Worshipful Brother John Owen, Sr., Shawnee Lodge 653. Served as DDGM in 1957. Right Worshipful Brother Enell J. Sweeten, Wentzville Lodge 46. Served as DDGM from 1981-1986. Right Worshipful Brother Martin B. Toybes, Benjamin Franklin Lodge 642. Served as GLO & DDGM in 1983. We have shared life with them and now they have heard their names called by the God that created them and are at rest with Him. They are on a journey that we, the living, must still experience; they have entered that house in the heavens not built with human hands. We, the living, however, must still put our trust in the God who created each of us and has told us through the prophet Isaiah: "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rives of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." (Isaiah 43;1-3a NLT) Most Worshipful Grand Master Means, will you please call the Grand Lodge up for prayer. Supreme Architect of the Universe, 0 God of all the living, we thank you for the memories of our brethren whom you have called out of this life to be in the eternal joy of your presence. They belonged to you on this earth, just as we also belong to you. Though we can no longer hear their voices nor see their faces, we give you thanks that they are now never absent from your loving care. We give you thanks that we were able to share life together and share the joy of belonging to this fraternity. Give us, the living, strength to continue to live up to the principles that you have laid before us in your Holy Word. Give us the strength to worship you with faith, trust, and give us the assurance that you are always with us. May we see the hope of the larger life beyond, until we meet with out departed brethren once again. Amen. Fraternally submitted, J. EDWARD BLINN, JR., P.G.M.

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P. VINCENT KINKEAD, P.G.M. REVEREND RALPH E. NOLAN, Chairman

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri BRETHREN:

It was a privilege and pleasure for the members of this Committee to assist Most Worshipful Grand Master Glenn E. Means and his wife, Mary Jane, and to serve the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the planning and coordination of the One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication. The Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Missouri served as headquarters for this annual communication. The Committee held planning and coordination meetings with the hotel staff on January 22nd, April 26th, and August 16th, 2002. Attending Distinguished Guests, together with their ladies, included past Grand Masters and Emeritus Officers of Missouri, Grand Masters or their representatives ofjurisdictions from across the country, representatives ofappendant bodies of Missouri and other jurisdictions, Shrine representatives of Ararat Temple and the Imperial Council, representatives of our Masonic youth organizations and special guests. On Sunday evening, September 22nd, the Grand Master and Mary Jane received the Distinguished Guests at a reception and banquet in the hotel. On Monday morning, September 23rd, an appreciation breakfast was held honoring the District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, and Regional Grand Lecturers for their service to the Grand Lodge during the year 2001-2002. The same morning the ladies gathered for breakfast. Later in the morning they boarded a bus for a lunch and fashion show at Stephens College in Columbia. The Grand Master hosted a luncheon for all Distinguished Guests, Grand Lodge Officers and Masonic Family members at 11:45 a.m. on Monday. The Grand Lodge Dinner/Awards Banquet was held on Monday evening in the Expo Center of the hotel. The ladies enjoyed breakfast together again on Tuesday morning. The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to all the Brethren and ladies who assisted in making this annual communication a success. A special thanks goes to the Grand Lodge Office Staff for all their effort and cooperation. We also thank Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means and his lady, Mary Jane, for the opportunity to serve them. ROBERT AND PATSY WHITNEY,

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LEROY AND SHIRLEY ROHS RONALD AND LENORA MILLER JIMMIE AND JERRIE LEE STEPHEN AND AMY TRIPI STANLEY AND JENNIFER THOMPSON

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REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

According to the Constitution and By-Laws, Section 5.130, the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies is to consider those changes necessary and recommended by the Grand Secretary. Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, submitted a sample of the Petition for the Degrees. Because of the removal of a required proficiency, the statement near the bottom of the Form "[ agree to pass the required proficiency in the candidate's examination in each of the Three degrees of Freemasonry as required by the conditions in the Grand Lodge By-Laws". Italicized statement approved for removal. "[ further represent that" (stop) Italicized section approved for removal. Retain the phrase "I have read all the questions contained in this petition; that upon my honor, I declare the foregoing answers to be true; and that should this petition be granted, I promise a cheerful compliance with the rules and regulations of the Fraternity." The Grand Secretary was advised that the Committee approved the desired changes. No other requests were received. Fraternally submitted, KIRK McDANIEL, JR. RONNIE J. McMuLLIN DANIEL QUESENBERRY RANDALL J. JONES, Ex-Officio JAMES M. WILLIAMS, Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:

The Grand Lodge Office Building Committee met as needed during the year for the purpose of care and upkeep of the Grand Lodge Office Building and Grounds. Arrangements were made for yard mowing, bush trimming, maintainance all year, and snow removal where necessary if needed. Air conditioners required repair and service, a basement water problem was addressed, and treatment was applied as to mold and a leak in the basement wall. Respectively & Fraternally submitted, JAMES G. WADE, Chairman WILLIAM BRANTLEY SAM BORNHAUSER

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

This past year has been a learning experience for me personally, and one for most, if not all of our committee members. In putting the University Lodge Program together, then watching it put into action, has brought members of several committees into closer harmony with each other. This endeavor included the committees of Ritual, Membership, Public Relations, and Masonic Education, and gave each committee and each member a better understanding of the functions of the other committees. The Education Committee continues to try to make our pamphlets and brochures more user friendly for all Freemasons, regardless of their level of study, be it research or just reading. We will continue to improve the Application Form for the Achievement Award, to make it compatible for all Lodges, not just the Large Urban or the Small Rural ones, but for ALL Lodges. We, as a committee, strive to become more visible throughout the State, to help with all situations pertaining to Education, be it for a C2A class or helping a single brother to get the information they need and want. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Most Worshipful Bro. Glenn Means and the entire Advancing Line, for their wonderful support this entire year. Without their support, we would not have been able to function in the smooth manner in which we have. As we go into the future, the Education Committee will, as we have in the past, ask for and respond to, the ideas and suggestions that come our way from the Members out in the field who are doing the yeoman's work of keeping our Fraternity alive and well. They are the Real Heroes of our order and we salute them. I ask for Prayers for our Country and our Fraternity. Respectfully submitted, LARRY

C. REYNOLDS, Chairman

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OTHA WINGO STEVEN M. ANDERSON DAVID C. WITTE

LARRY R. HOUGE MICHAEL SYKUTA

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

Your committee on ritual met on two occasions this year. Our Grand Master Means asked us to meet at the beginning of February to discuss the powers and purposes of our Regional Grand Lecturers and to bring that concept to life.

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We then met on June 15 to discuss questions concerning "clarify" the ritual. Thankfully, no great clarifications were made. The minutes of that meeting are attached. We then held the annual round robin ritual tournament. MWB Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. emerged with the trophy. All that competed, even on the local level, are winners.

Round Robin Finals - June 15, 2002 - Grand Lodge Office Finalists: Douglas Hastings - Temperance Lodge #438 - Smithville James Portwood - Linn Creek Lodge #152 - Camdenton Ron Shetley - Country Club Lodge #656 - Kansas City Scott Houge - Solomon Lodge #271- Springfield Kenneth Clements - Overland-Occidental Lodge #623 - Creve Coeur Wilfred Soutiea - Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 - Mehlville Winner: Wilfred G. Soutiea - Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 - Mehlville To each of the committe members, thank you for your service and dedication. Fraternally yours, RANDALL J. JONES, Chairman DENNIS L. HAMMACK H.V. "JAKE" JACOBS DALE C. MOTTER, P.G.M. WILLIAM B. VAN METER WILLIAM E. BROGGI

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PROFICIENCY CARDS 2001路2002 SUBDIVISION CARDS John Schafer Marvin Shull Stanley Massey Fredrick Neal Christopher Mc Lemore C. Divine Stanton Brown

Subdivision I Original 6604 Raymond Heller 6605 Douglas Reece Christopher Bilbrey 6606 6607 Kenneth Johnson 6608 James Ayers 6609 Ronald Hardin

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Subdivision I . Renewal A-3206 Christopher Mc Lemore A-3207 David Frealy A-3208 Robert Stoker A-3209 James Powell A-3210 Frank Craig A-3211 Bernard Morrison A-3212 HR Higgins B-1892 James Leonard B-1893 William Van Meter B-1894 Paul Davis C-1246 Thomas Mc Crackin C-1247 Owen Lunsford C-1248 Leon Huffines C-1249 James Heavin C-1250 Joe Johnson C-1251 Teddie Harrison D-888 Kevin Weaver E-675 Robert Lockmiller E-676 Vern Summa E-677 Billie Dockery E-677 Theodore Picraux E-677 James Smith E-678 Bill Spiva F-498 William Hollingsworth G-363 Lawrence Cripps G-364 Donald Bobbett G-365 David Phillips G-366 Kenneth Clements G-367 R. Tichenor G-368 Dennis Hammack G-369 Carlton Wyatt H-249 Bobby O'Dell H-250 James Wade H-251 Jules Brown H-252 Harold Hill H-253 Benny Roach H-254 Ronald Galemore 1-173 Conley De Priest 1-175 Robert Alexander J-111 Edwin Smith J -112 Donald Baker J-113 John Moss K-83 Frank Lesinski K-84 Melvin Buck

Subdivision II . 1 652 Norman Harrison 653 William Rutledge 654 Robert Bickel 655 James Ulm 656 Virgil Caldwell 657 John Bunning A-442 Frank Craig Subdivision II . 1 Renewal A-441 Charles Clymore A-443 Robert Stoker B-204 Ira Harris C-246 Thomas Mc Crackin C-247 H. Jacobs D-198 Marvin Mann D-199 Kevin Weaver D-200 Bill Spiva E-153 John Schafer F-104 Dennis Hammack F-105 Clarence Wommack F-106 Benny Roach Melvin Sanders J-26 Hugh Shubert J-27 K-10 Charles Benedict Clarence Alumbaugh K-8 Frank Lesinski K-9 Marvin Shull L-8 Subdivision II . 2 590 James Ayers 591 Shannon Todd Subdivision II . 2 Renewal A-404 Robert Green A-405 Frank Craig B-300 Larry Whiteside B-301 F. Dugan D-176 Robert Lockmiller D-177 Kevin Weaver D-178 Verble Johnson D-178 Bill Spiva E-143 Merrain Batey E-144 John Schafer H-49 Conley De Priest

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Subdivision II - 3 569 Dwight Letterman 570 James mm 592 James Ayers Subdivision II - 3 Renewal A-407 George Barrios D-190 Robert Lockmiller D-191 Gary Benskin D-192 Kevin Weaver D-193 Bill Spiva E-145 Merrain Batey E-146 John Schafer F-102 Dennis Hammack Billy Abbott G-76 Conley De Priest H-48 1-31 Albert Miller Melvin Sanders 1-32 Roger Adams 1-33 Hugh Shubert 1-34 J-24 Clarence Alumbaugh K-7 Frank Lesinski Eugene Johnson 862 Subdivision III 863 Minor Garrett 864 William Snyder 865 Virgil Caldwell 866 William Carey 867 James Schatz 868 James Ayers 869 Ted Blanchard 870 Donald Gardner 871 John Pace Donald Allen 872 873 Wayne Boley Richard Faris 874 875 Jerry Miles Claude Yocum 876 Richard Rammelsburg 877 877 Thomas Truman 878 David Dod Keith Hodges 878 879 Michael Morgan 879 James Smith 880 Shawn Mc Mee 880 Edward Vaclavik Richard Hamilton 881 881 James Hunter 883 Edison Lemay

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Subdivision III Renewal A-401 Richard Mansfield A-402 Edward Tietsort A-403 Larry Morrell A-404 Robert Stoker A-405 James Hardy A-406 Bernard Morrison A-407 Carroll Moorman A-408 Dallas Nichols A-409 Duane Steele A-410 Christopher Mc Lemore A-411 Christopher Mc Lemore A-412 James Powell A-413 Rodger Goings A-414 Richard Hays A-415 Leo Ream A-416 Robert Bickel A-417 David Gray A-418 Raymond Kirgan A-419 HR Higgins A-419 Frank Craig A-420 Randell Ogan A-420 Marion Briggs A-421 Christopher Newbold A-422 Terry Little A-423 Walter Campbell A-424 Dallas Nichols A-425 John Colligan A-426 Alvin Griffin A-427 Clyde Timberlake A-429 Jack Ira B-211 Lawrence Cripps B-212 James Heavin B-213 Eldon Thomas B-214 Richard Ferranto B-215 Robert Cameron B-216 James Leonard B-217 William Cooper B-218 Carnell Cutbirth B-219 Andrew Becker B-220 William Van Meter C- 136 Larry Reynolds C-137 Paul Davis D-94 Obid Kilgore D-95 H. Jacobs D-96 William Hollingsworth D-97 Robert Lockmiller D-97 Kevin Weaver D-98 John Schafer E-58 George Barrios F-35 Bobby O'Dell Edwin Smith F-36 F-37 Dennis Hammack F-38 Elton Mathews F-39 F. Dugan G-14 Frank Lesinski

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN: This report may be brief, but it has been a rewarding experience to work with our Mason Youth bodies this year. Of course, our most important job was to assist the Grand Master in selecting the Grand Master's Masonic Youth Award recipients. The recipients this year were: Order of DeMolay, Justin David Absheer, Carondelet DeMolay International Order of Rainbow, Melissa Marie Felkner, LaMar Assembly 104 International Order of Job's Daughters, Heather D. Parker, Bethel #32, Bridgeton All three of these youths are outstanding young people, not only active in their own organizations, but also in school, church and community endeavors. Our M.W.B. Glenn Means attended the Rainbow Assembly and Job's Daughters Session to present the awards and Deputy Grand Master, Jimmie Lee, presented the DeMolay award. We have received no communications that required any action this year. All three of the yough organizations are actively engaged in initiating new ideas to bring in prospective members. how many of the Masons who read this, have sons/daughters or grandsons/granddaughters that are prospective members? Have you talked to them about carrying on your masonic heritage? It is our responsibility to see and support our future leaders and make sure these organizations are perpetuated. Your Grand Lodge Committee urges all members of our Missouri Grand Lodge to increase your efforts to support not only our Masonic Youth but other youth groups such as Scouts, 4H and other community youth groups. Did you ever think that your visibility as a Master Mason supporting these young ladies and gentlemen might make a lasting impression that could impact our future memership? It will only be through these endeavors that Masonry in the State of Missouri, and throughout the United States, will continue to survive in the forseeable future. Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. GIBBONS MELVIN MUELLER JOHN VEZEAU WILLIAM PERRY CLAY AUSTIN ROBERT DETHEROW LIONEL J. GOEDE, Chairman

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REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:

This has been a busy year for your Public Relations Committee. With your continued support your committee has been able to promote the Grand Lodge of Missouri on many fronts. We have continued to utilize the Billboard program throughout the state. We have also continued to promote Freemasonry on the MissouriNet radio stations. In addition to the billboards and radio your Public Relations committee at the request of Grand Master Means developed a display representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria Virgina. January 2002 was Missouri month at the Memorial. With the assistance of the Masonic Home a wonderful showcase of Missouri Masonry was available at the memorial. At the same time a video of famous Masons was produced for that effort. Copies of the video were sent to the lodges for the promotion of Masonry. In the spring of 2002 a new program was developed to promote and expand Masonry to college age men. The first "University Lodge" was developed in Springfield Missouri under the direction of Larry Reynolds, Randy Jones and many dedicated Masons from the Springfield area. We are hoping to expand the program in the upcoming year. At the Grand Lodge session this year we will be presenting the first traveling trophy for promotion of Lodge activities in newspapers, radio, and television. The Public Relations committee would like to take this opportunity that MWB Glenn E. Means for the opportunity to serve and we look forward to many more good years for the Grand Lodge of Missouri. We would also like to thank the Brethern for their continued support of the Public Relations program. Fraternally, JOHN

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Report of Special COlnlnittees REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC INFORMATION To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: This special committee continues to receive questions concerning the proficiency requirements involved with doing degree work in our Lodges rather than in the Chance to Advance Classes (no proficiency is required in either). The chance to advance classes continue to be well attended and well utilized, but we hear of more and more Lodges doing their own degree work - and enjoyin it! All in all, this Committee has had very few requests for information. We try to remind those who ask of the vast amount of information available from our own Masonic Education Committee, all available from the Committee members, or the Grand Lodge office. It has been a privilege, and a pleasure, to have served the Grand Lodge and our Grand Master this year. Fraternally submitted, DR. J. EDWARD BLINN, P.G.M. J. HILL, P.G.M. GORDON E. HOPKINS, P.G.M., Chairman

WILLIAM

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: This Committee was instituted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri during that period of time when our Courts were dealing with the attempted use of public funds for the support of private church oriented schools. The Grand Lodge of Missouri opposed using public funds to support or promote private church oriented as a violation of the provision in the Constitution of the State of Missouri which established the separation of the Church and the State. Since that time, numerous decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States and The Supreme Court of the State of Missouri have established beyond question that public funds cannot be used in support of private church oriented schools. Even though the rule of law which prevents using public funds in support of private church oriented schools has been established for many generations,

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the problem remains today. The attempt, by private schools, to obtain benefits from tax monies, has grown more diverse and complicated than ever before, such as: the use of athletic fields and equipment, the part-time attendance of private school students in public schools, public school teachers teaching special courses in private schools, the exchange and sharing of books, and transportation of students in public school vehicles, all without paying. The condition of public education in Missouri, including the elementary schools, the high schools, the colleges and universities is satisfactory; in fact our public schools are operating at a level of efficiency which is above the national average. Our teachers are better trained and better paid than ever before. Public education in Missouri is a success story, we are doing rather well. We are thankful that terrible acts of violence have not occurred in our Public Schools; but many of the conditions existing in the areas where such acts did occur also exist in our State. Eradicating these adverse conditions should receive our immediate and active attention. The safety of our students must be our primary concern. We submit that the conduct of our young people is not fairly reported by the media; mistakes and wrongful acts are quickly noted and reported; but good deeds and accomplishments are largely ignored by the media. Only a small percent of our young people are trouble makers, the overwhelmingly percentage are responsible and well behaved. Your Committee on Public Schools finds much to approve in our Public Schools. We encourage your continued interest and support. Fraternally submitted, ELVIS A. MOONEY ALBERT J. ELFRANK

REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

Two Foreign Grand Lodges have made formal requests for recognition from our Grand Lodge this year. In considering those requests, the Committee has relied upon information provided by the Commission On Information For Recognition of the Conference Of Grand Masters Of Masons In North America (hereinafter, the Commission) and upon subsequent inquiry made to Most Worshipful Brother Curtis N. Lancaster, Secretarytrreasurer of the Commission. The Gran Logia D'Andorra has formally requested recognition. The Commission and your Committee have reviewed the documentation of that Grand Lodge supporting their claim of regularity. The Grand Lodge of Andorra was regularly consecrated by the Grande Loge N ationale Francaise on September 9, 2000. The Commission has found that the Grand Lodge of Andorra is regular and meets the criteria for recognition. This Committee rec-

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ommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri recognize the Gran Logia D'Andorra and that the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Gran Logia D'Andorra exchange Grand Representatives. The Grand Master of that Grand Lodge is Most Worshipful Brother Antoni d'ORTADO I LLOBERAS-PUIG. The Grand Secretary is Right Worshipful Brother Alain PICART. The address of the Gran Logia D'Andorra is Boite Postale 202, Poste Francaise, Andorra la vella (Principat d'Andorra). The Grand Lodge AF & AM of Bulgaria has formally requested recognition. The request was made on behalf of Most Worshipful Grand Master Borislav Sarandev. In the Annual Report of the Commission of February 24, 1998, the Commission stated the opinion that the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Bulgaria met the standard of the Commission and was entitled to recognition. In their Report dated February 19,2002, the Commission reported that there has been "confusion and unrest" in the Grand Lodge of Bulgaria. They report that in elections held in November 2000, Borislav Sarandev was elected Grand Master, however, then Grand Master Ivan Stavrev declared the election void and called for new elections which were held in March 2001. In that election, Peter Gornovski was elected Grand Master. As the request for recognition was presented on behalf of Borislav Sarandev, and in March 2001, it is not clear that the request is appropriate for consideration. After discussion with Most Worshipful Brother Lancaster, of the Commission, the Committee recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri withhold recognition from the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Bulgaria, pending receipt of additional information or clarification. In the Report of the Special Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges as presented at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in 2000, the Committee recommended that recognition not be granted to the Grande Loge De France. The Commission reported in 1992 and again in 2000 that the Grande Loge De France did not meet the Commission's standards for recognition. Communication with Most Worshipful Brother Lancaster confirms that the Grande Loge De France has provided no additional information to the Commission to substantiate a claim of regularity. During this year there have been informal communications between the Grande Loge De France and members of this Grand Lodge. The Committee again recommends that recognition be denied to the Grande Loge De France. For clarity, the Committee has previously reported that the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise is recognized by the Commission and by Missouri as the only regular Grand Lodge in France. For informational purposes only, the Commission has found that the Grande Loge du Cameroun (the Grand Lodge of Cameroon) and the Grande Loge Nationale de Djbouti (the Grand Lodge of Djbouti) are regular and meet the standards for recognition. No request has been received from those Grand Lodges for recognition. The Commission has also reported that there are irregular Grand Lodges operating in India (Grand Lodge of South India, Grand Lodge of Western India, Grand Lodge of Upper India and the Grand Lodge of Eastern India), Russia (Russian Regular Grand Lodge), Portugal (Grand Lodge Regular de Portugal), and operating as the United Grand Lodge of Europe are the Grande Loge De France, the Symbolic and Traditional Grand Lodge Opera, the Grand Lodge of Yugoslavia, the Grand Lodge of the Canaries, the National Grand Lodge of Portugal, the United Grand Lodge of Lebanon and the Sun Grand Lodge of Lebanon. None of those Grand Lodges are recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri or by the principal Grand Lodges in Europe. The

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Committee urges caution when communicating with Foreign Grand Lodges while traveling or on the Internet. Fraternally submitted, DONALD E. SCOTT, P G.M. JEFFREY O. NATIONS, PG.M. STEVEN

1. TOYBES, P G.M.

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Reports of Officers REPORT OF THE AUDITOR GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 14,2001 AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S OPINION

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We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of the Grand Lodge. AF&AM of Missouri (a non路profit organization) as of October 14, 2001, and the related statement of activities and statement of cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements arc 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit 10 obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements arc 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 14,2001. and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in confonnity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

~QJj)~ Charles R. Harrison

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GRAND LODGF. AF&AM OF MISSOURI STATF.MF.NT OF FINANCIAl. POSITION Ocloher 14, 2001

Unreslrlcled

Temporarily Restricted

Pennanently Reslrlcled

Consolidating Total

ASSF.TS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents U.S. Government and Agency Bonds at Fair Value Accounts Receivable Marketable Securities at Market Inventory Total Current Assets PREPAID ANNUITY COSTS FIXED ASSETS路 AT COST Land Building Equipment Total Less Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value

100,460.70

31,820.00

912,516.38

1,044.797.08

958.939.00 21.161.46

416.010.65

2.292.267.20

3.667,216.85 21,161.46 8.187.206.08 80,252.36 13,000,633.83

8.187.206.08 80,252.36 1.160.813.52

447,830.65

11,391,989.66

32,190.68

32,190.68

24,939.05 273,646.00 99,492.65 398,077.70 266,423.00 131,654.70

24,939.05 273.646.00 99,492.65 398,077.70 266,423.00 131,654.70

1,324,658.90

447,830.65

11,391,989.66

13.164,479.21

LlABIUTIF.S CURRENT LIABIUTIES Accounts Payable Total Current Liabilities

93,311.66 93,311.66

93.31166 93,311.66

ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS

32,190.68

32,190.68

EQUITY Membership Equity

See accompanying notes Charles R. lIarrison, CPA

1,199,156.56

447,830.65

11.391,989.66

13,038.976.87

1,324,658.90

447,830.65

11,391,989.66

13,164,479.21

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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended October 14, 2001 Temporarily Restricted

Unrestricted KI!:VI!:NUI拢S Dues Interest and Dividends Other Income Sales of Rituals Video. Etc. Contributions Masonic Home Reimbursement Lodge Liability Insurance Realized and Unrealized Loss on U. S. Government and Agency Bonds Masonic Home per Capita Masonic Home Initiation Fee Geo. Washington Memorial Fee Masonic Scholarship Fund Total Revenues EXPENSES 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 Disaster and Relief Freemason Magazine and Publications Travel and Mileage路 Per Diem Postage and Priming Supplies and Bank Charges Equipment Maintenance Public Relations Telephone and Utilities Legal Fees Accounting Occupancy Masonic Service Association Unrealized Loss on Securities Insurance Depreciation Total Expenses Net Income (Loss) Fund Balance Beginning or Year Cash Transrers to (From) Fund Balance End or Year Sc:c: nccoll1l'anying nlllC:S. Charles R. lIarrison, CPA

447,832.75 37.516.50 134.907.96 39,632.33

Permanently Restricted

$ 26.288.59

254.763.17

147.433.34 38.360.24 64,733.76 29.902.97 117.292.50 22.480.00 17.557.00 11.555.00 961,771.01

9.277.88

35,566,47

402,196.51

117.292.50 22,480.00 17,557.00 11,555.00 4.605.86 2.099.77 3.000.00 151,691.09

5,000.00

47.513.12 119,920.26 10.000.00 63.766.25 70,000.00 38.159.42 14,224.53 23.794.15 42.939.22 3,175.43

1,401.71

21.970.22

42.317.40 4.000.00 24.316.11 2.653.16 4.066,024.29

$

69.636.50 17.057.00 871,436.37

$

90,334.64 1,199,296.24 (90,474.32) 1,199,156.56

$

1,401,71 34,164.76 290,312.90 123,352.99 447,830.65

$

$

Consolidating Total 447.832.75 318,568.26 134.907.96 39,632.33 147,433.34 38.360.24 64,733.76 39,180.85 117.292.50 22.480.00 17,557.00 11.555.00 1,399,533.99

117,292.50 22,480.00 17,557.00 16.555.00 4.605.86 2.099.77 3,000.00 151,691.09 47.513.12 119.920.26 10.000.00 63,766.25 70.000.00 38.159.42 37.596.46 23.794.15 42,939.22 3.175.43 42.317.40 4,000.00 24,316.11 2,653.16 4,066.024.29 69.636.50 17.057.00

4,145,311.'Jl

5.018,149.9'J

(3,743,115.40) 15,167,983.73 (32,878.67) 11,391,989.66

(3,618,616.00) 16,657,592.87 13,038,976.87

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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended October 14,2001

Unrestricted Net Income or Loss Cor Year Adjuslments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operaling activities Depreciation Increase in Accounts Receivable Increase in Inventory Increase in Accounts Payable Decrease in Deferred Income Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Decrease in Marketable Securities Cash TransCerred Between Funds Increase (Decrease) in Cash

Temporarily Restricted

90,334.64

34,164.76

Permanenlly Restricted (3,743,115.40)

17,057.00 (21.161.46) (9,006.65) 66.878.28 (58.694.32)

Consolidating Total (3,618,616.00)

17.057.00 (21.161.46) (9.006.65) 66.878.28 (58.694.32)

34,164.76

(3,743,115.40)

(3,623,543.15)

123,352.99

5,962,214.03 (32,878.67)

5,962,214.03

(90,474.32)

(5,066.83)

$ 157,517.75

2,186,219.96

2,338,670.88

85,407.49

$

C,lsh and Cash Equivalents and U. S. Government and Agency Bonds Beginning oC Year End of Year

See accompanying notes. Charles It. Harrison, CPA

1,064,466.53

290,312.90

1,018,563.62

2,373,343.05

1,059,399.70

447,830.65

3,204,783.58

4,712,013.93

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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 14,2001 Financial Statement 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.

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 501 (c)(lO) 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.

Accounting Considerations under SFAS No. 124 The Grand Lodge adopted SFAS No. 124 during 1997, which requires organizations 10 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 Annuitv Cost Prepaid annuities applicable to Past Grand Officers.

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Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make. estimates and assumptions regarding these statements. The actual results could differ from those estimates.

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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE STATEMENT OF ACTUAL AND BUDGETED ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended October 14,2001

ACl'UAL REVENUES Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Other Income Income Transfers Grand Master Project Masonic Scholarship Fund Geo. Washington Memorial Fund Masonic Home per Capita Insurance Accrual Masonic Home Entered Appren. Reimbursement Child Found. Public Relations Assessment Product Sales Disaster Relief Income DDGM & DDGL Income Total Revenues EXPENSES By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary-Grand Secretary Salary-Grand Lecturer Masonic Home Per Capita Scholarships Geo.Washington Memorial Masonic Home E.A. Masonic Svc Assoc P/Capita Oper Exp Grand Lodge Bldg The Freemason Magazine By Requisition of Grand Master Expenses-Grand Master Expenses-Grand Lecturer Expenses-Grand Treasurer Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers & Comm. Expenses-Deputy Grand Master Conference-Grand Lodge Officers Conference- Grand Masters & Secretaries Grand Master Discretionary Fund Auditing Grand Masters Contingency Fund District Deputy Reimbursement Expenses-Grand Lodge Session Speaker's Bureau Area Meetings Youth Group Assistance

BUDGETED

441.832.15 31.516.50 38,360.24 24.515.14 29.902.91 13.800.00 11.555.00 17.557.00 117.292.50 64.733.76 22.480.00 12.000.00 11.102.82 39.632.33 5.000.00 8.430.00

429.410.00 35.000.00 55,000.00 12.000.00 60.000.00

961,771.01

903;334.00

38.958.26 18.333.48 111.292.50 11.555.00 17.557.00 22.480.00 2.653.16 15.083.60 63.166.25

42.500.00 20.000.00 119.440.00 11.944.00 11.944.00 16.000.00 2.411.04 14.000.00 72.000.00

12.000.00 8.881.92

12.000.00 9.000.00 500.00 6.500.00 1.500.00 12.000.00 7.000.00 5.000.00 3,500.00 4.000.00 8.140.00 40.000.00 500.00 100.00 3.000.00

5.690.28 435.80 1.784.83 7.811.24 2.908.48 4.000.00 2.180.46 5.310.00 50.526.22

3.000.00

OVER (UNDER) BUDGET $

18.422.15 2.516.50 (16.639.16) 12.515.14 (30.091.03) 13.800.00 (389.00) 5.613.00 (2.147.50) 1.733.76 6.480.00 2.000.00 34,646.82 9.632.33

$

58,437.01

11.944.00 11.944.00 119.440.00 63.000.00 16.000.00 10.000.00 36,456.00 30.000.00 5.000.00 8.140.00

290.00

(3.541.14)

(1.666.52) (2.141.50) (389.00) 5.613.00 6.480.00 242.12 1,083.60 (8.233.15)

(118.08) (500.00) (809.12) (1.064.20) (4.215.11) 811.24 (2.091.52) 500.00 (1,819.54) (2.830.00) 10,526.22 (500.00) (100.00)

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GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF MISSOURI SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE STATEMENT OF ACTUAL AND BUDGETED ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended October 14, 2001

EXPENSES CONTINUED By Requisition or Grand Secretary Salaries - Grand Lodge Office Staff Employee Tax Expense Insurance Health Insurance Printing. Postage, Stationery Telephone Office Equipment Incidental Office Expense Office Supplies Office Building Improvement Incidental & Travel Grand Master's Regalia Fifty-Year Butlons Printing Proceedings Depreciation Requisition by Committee Comm on Correspondence Comm on Masonic Education Comm on Ritual Comm on By-Laws Comm on Mileage Per Diem Comm on Public Relations Comm on Ways & Means Comm on Relief Charity Comm on Membership Comm on Long Range Planning Comm on Gee Washington Memorial Comm on Chartered Lodges Public Relations Programs Comm on Jurisprudence Total Expenses Net Income (Loss) Charles R. Harrison, CPA

94,399.35 11,984.46 69,636.50 35,528.66 21.696.14 3.175.43 23,794.15 5,632.81 8.591.72 9,232.51 2,461.78 6,180.30 4.597.01 16.463.28 17,057.00

105,000.00 23,152.50 63,000.00 34,000.00 20.000.00 6.000.00 15,000.00 1.800.00 7.000.00 15,800.00 2.500.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 11.000.00 16.128.00

1.000.00 4,605.86 2,099.77

1,000.00 5.000.00 2,000.00 5.500.00 70,000.00 5.200.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 150.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 36,456.00 200.00 $ 884,165.54 19,168.46 $

70.000.00 1.988.09 177.26 1,500.00 51.09 331.07 40,951.13 32.52 871,436.37 90,334.64 .

(10,600.65) (11,168.04) 6,636.50 1,528.66 1,696.14 (2,824.57) 8,794.15 3,832.81 1.591.72 (6,567.49) (38.22) 1,180.30 1.597.01 5,463.28 929.00

(394.14) 99.77 (5,500.00) (3,211.91) (822.74) (3.500.00) (150.00) (448.91) (500.00) 31.07 4,495.13 (167.48) (12,729.17) 71,166.18

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REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

Freemasonry, our "gentle craft" is ready to shower her rewards upon anyone willing to work in her behalf Take, for instance, a country boy from the Ozark's hills, let him join a country lodge sitting atop a hill in the middle of a cemetery, then allow Freemasonry to impress him with her history, her moral lessons, her very goodness; then permit him to do just exactly what he wants to do in learning the teachings of this fraternity and its ritual and he very well could end up Grand Lecturer someday. I know this to be a fact. It happened, and I am still in awe that it might be possible. The great privilege to be your Grand Lecturer was given me a whole year ago. It was been a fast one. We have had the opportunity to visit every corner of this great state. I confess to a humbling intrigue at how kind and hospitable our brethren are. Thank you so much. The infancy of our Regional Grand Lecturer has been vastly successful. This is not surprise for we have involved seven of our most devoted members ever to work in Missouri masonry. RWB's Bobby, Mike, Jim, Jake, Joe, Robert and David have worn out the highways and routes that aren't highways between our lodges and tirelessly assisted the lodges and District deputies in their regions. To these seven brethren, we all (and especially I) owe a mountain of appreciation. My God bless you. As we have traveled, reports of degree work - and lots of it - abound at each place. Our ritual seems to be uniform and even familiar throughout the state. Surely there is always room for improvement, but just as truly it could be in much worse condition. We need to continue to strive for the bronze, silver and gold lodge ritual awards. Our Grand Master Means' individual ritual awards program must become more familiar and needs more participation. We must invigorate the interest in our Round Robin Ritual tournaments. We so appreciate MWB Glenn Means giving us the opportunity and being such great support. The District Deputy Grand Lecturers have served their districts with diligence and are a critical part of the success of our lodges and the health of the ritual within. We surely thank them with all our heart. I must express concern at the shortage of attendance at schools and lodges of instruction. We can all hone our skills a little sharper. Hopefully we'll see each of you at a school in the next year. Again our thanks to our Grand Master and Grand line for this opportunity, to the Grand Lodge office and staff for every ready assistance and support, the Regional Grand Lecturers for being everywhere in and out of your regions, and you DDGLs for a job well done. We do covet your prayers and support. Fraternally submitted, RANDALL J. JONES

Grand Lecturer, 2001-2002

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri: The Grand Treasurer oversees the investments of the Grand Lodge, which are held by the Investment Management Group of C01lllllerce Bank in their Clayton, Missouri Office. On June 30, 2002, they were as follows: SECURITIES - General Fund Maturity

Interest Rate

Par Value

Purchase Price

Market Value June 30, 2002

59,857.81 99,828.13 49,656.25 49,179.69 50,343.75 99,593.75

$ 60,356.40 102,719.00 54,281.50 53,265.50 53,375.00 101,688.00

U. S. Treasury Notes:

8-15-02 2-15-03 5-15-05 2-15-06 5-15-08 2-15-11

6.375% 6.25 6.50 5.625 5.625 5.00

$ 60,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00

Federal National Mortgage Ass'n Debentures:

11-12-02

7.05

30,000.00

30,037.50

30,553.20

6.00

100,000.00

102,036.00

105,219.00

6.25 5.375 6.375

100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00

99,172.50 50,647.50 49,354.50

106,219.00 52,312.50 54,078.00

70,534.00 .61

70,534.00 .61

$810,241.99

$844.601. 71

Federal Farm Credit Bureau:

3-07-11 Federal Home Loan Bank:

8-13-04 2-15-06 8-15-06 Temporary Investments:

lo'inancial Square Treasury Obligations - 1. 63% Cash Total Investments - General Fund

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SECURITIES - Permanent fund Maturity

Interest Rate

Par Value

Purchase Price

Market Value June 30, 2002

U. S. Treasury Notes: 8-15-02 2-15-03 2-15-11 5-15-07 8-15-07 5-15-08 5-15-09

6.375% 6.25 5.00 6.625 6.125 5.625 5.50

50,000.00 30,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00

49,578.13 29,868.75 24,898.44 53.070.32 10,412.50 25,171.88 48,218.75

50,297.00 30,815.70 25,422.00 55,594.00 10,900.00 26,687.50 52,906.50

5.375

50,000.00

50,299.90

52,312.50

7.00

25,000.00

24,969.25

25,695.00

6.75

25,000.00

24,573.75

26,767.50

25,000.00

25,504.50

25,639.25

25,000.00

25,227.50

25,468.75

25,000.00

25,126.50

24,873.75

5,626.00 .70

5,626.00 .70

$422,546.87

$439,006.15

Federal Home Loan Bank: 2-15-06 Corporate Bonds & Notes: G. E. Capital Corp. Note: 2-03-03 DuPont Note: 10-15-04

Morgan Stanley Witter Note: 4-01-07

5.80

J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. Note: 10-15.08

6.125

Bristol-Myers Squibb Note: 10-01-11

5.75

Temporary Investments: Financial Square Treasury Obligations - 1. 63% Cash Total Investments - Permanent Fund

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SECURITIES - Endowment Fund Maturity

Interest Rate

Par Value

Purchase Price

Market Value June 30,路 2002

U. S. Treasury Notes:

2-15-04 5-15-05 8-15-07 5-15-08 2-15-11

5.875% 6.50 6.125 5.625 5.00

15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00

15,693.75 14,896.88 10.412.50 10,068.75 24,898.44

15,782.85 16,284.45 10,900.00 10,675.00 25,422.00

5.375

25,000.00

25,149.95

26,156.25

6.00

25,000.00

24,883.00

25,556.00

Financial Square Treasury Obligatons - 1.63% Cash

17,185.00 .57

17 ,185.00 .57

$143,188.84

$147,962.12

Federal Home Loan Bank:

2-15-06 Corporate Notes: Merrill Lynch Note:

2-12-03 Temporary Investments:

Total Investments - Endowment Fund

SECURITIES - Reserve Fund

Maturity

Interest Rate

Par Value

Purchase Price

5.875% 6.125

$100,000.00 100,000.00

$102,828.13 102,468.75

$105,219.00 109,000.00

14,508.00 .65

14,508.00 .65

$219,805.53

$228,727.65

Market Value June 30, 2002

U. S. Treasury Notes:

2-15-04 8-15-07 Temporary Investments:

Financial Square Treasury Obligations - 1. 63% Cash Total Investments - Reserve Fund

2002

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SECURITIES - Disaster & Relief Fund Maturity

Interest Rate

Par Value

Purchase Price

Market Value June 30, 2002

U. S. Treasury Notes: 8-15-02 8-15-03 8-15-07 5-15-08 5-15-09

6.375% 5.25 6.125 5.625 5.50

50,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00

49,601. 56 49,718.75 41,650.00 50,343.75 48,218.75

50,297.00 51,734.50 43,600.00 53,375.00 52,906.50

5.375

50,000.00

50,299.90

52,312.50

6.75

25,000.00

24,573.75

26,767.50

5.875

25,000.00

24,836.25

26,127.25

5.125

25,000.00

25,180.00

25,205.50

7.375

25,000.00

24,881.25

26,349.75

5.75

25,000.00

25,126.50

24,873.75

27,685.00 .13

27,685.00 .13

$442,115.59

$461,234.38

Federal Home Loan Bank: 1-15-06 Corporate Notes: DuPont: 10-15-04 Salomon SB Holdings: 3-15-06 Honeywell International: 11-01-06

Nations Bank Corporation: 2-15-08 Bristol-Myers Squibb: 10-01-11 Temporary Investments: Finsncial Squary Treasury Obligations - 1. 63% Cash Total Investments - Disaster & Relief Fund

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The investments received from the Samuel Smith Stewart Trust are held and managed by the Private Bank of the Bank of America through their St. Louis, Missouri office. On June 30 2002, they were as follows: Stocks - 49 American, 1 Foreign, and 2 Mutual Funds By Business Sector Basic Industry Capital Goods Cooununications Consumer Cyclical Consumer Staples Energy Finance Health Care Retailing Technology Mutual Funds Total Equities

Percentage

1.1 8.9 6.4

1.3 6.9 8.4 16.5 14.1 7.2 12.8 ~ 100.0

Market Value

71,094.00 573,049.00 409,902.00 83,340.00 447,344.78 543,050.00 1,061,532.00 911,298.50 466,705.00 822,530.00 1,054,904.00 6,444,749.28

Money Market Funds:

1,030,834.82

Nations Prime Fund

u. S. Treasury Notes

424,312.00

Mutual Fund: Nations Government Securities Fund

1,521,000.00 $9,420,896.10

Total Assets

Respectively submitted,

~Jyy( ~~~o--. W. M. Luna Grand Treasurer

2002

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REPORT OF THE MINUTES OF ANNUAL COMMUNICATION MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH 2001

PUBLICAnONS COMMITIEE SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 The Publications Committee met on Sunday, September 23, 200 I, at the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Missouri, with the following members present: D. Robert Downey Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Phillip G. Elam

P. Vincent Kinkead Jack R. Clark 1. C. Montgomery, Jr.

James M. Williams Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr.

Most Worshipful Brother Downey opened the meeting and called upon Most Worshipful Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr. for the invocation. Worshipful Master Downey reported that Chainnan Scott was taken ill and would not be in attcndance. Masler Downey called upon the Editor, Right Worshipful Brothcr Ronald E. Wood, Jr. for his report. Brother Wood told the Committee that he had been promised that the book "Lodges of Northeast Missouri" would be printed and ready to mail by October. He stated that in order to maintain the low cost of printing, he was trying to keep each of the books to approximately 300 pages in length. He reported that there would be five books on the Lodges of Missouri rather than the four books as planned. Brother Wood also reported that the book "From Mouth To Ear" by Henry Chiles was available as a bonus book. OriginaUy printed by the Grand Lodge in the ] 936, this history of the Ritual in Missouri may be wefl received. There was agreement that the bonus book would be published. Most Worshipful Brother Montgomery reported that while he was living in Georgia, he had received many good reports on the Missouri Lodge of Research. Those remarks came from members he came in contact with at different Masonic meetings attended in Georgia. No further business appearing, Brother Montgomery closed the meeting with prayer.

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MINUTES ANNUAL COMMUNICATION MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH 2001 The Annual Communication of the Missouri Lodge of Research was held in the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Missouri at 4: 10 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2001. Most Worshipful Brother D. Robert Downey, Worshipful Master of the Lodge, called upon Right Worshipful Brother Stanton T. Brown to offer prayer. Following the prayer, Most Worshipful Brother Downey asked the Brethren to join with him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Worshipful Master then welcomed the Brethren and wished for thcm an enjoyable and interesting meeting. The Minutes of the Meeting of September 25, 2000, were read and approved as printed in the Grand Lodge Report. The Report of the Secretaryffreasurer (Right Worshipful Brother Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr.) was read and was approved as presented. Right Worshipful Brother Ronald E. Wood, .If. (the Editor for the Lodge) reported on the progress of the book "Lodges of Northeast Missouri". Hc stated that he hoped that the book would be mailed to the membership by the first of October. Brother Wood stated that he was trying to edit the books to around thrce hundred (300) pages each, which would result in a printing price of about ten dollars ($10.00) per book. If the books are kept to that size, there will be at least two more books on Missouri Lodges and perhaps three. Most Worshipful Brother William 1. Hill presented the proposed revision to the By-Laws to the membership. Copies of the proposed By-Laws were made available to the membership. Copies had also been made available to the mcmbers present at the Stated Communication of the Missouri Lodge of Rescarch at the breakfast held in conjunction with the Annual Convocation of the York Rite Bodies. It was moved and seconded that the proposed By-Laws be accepted. The following changes or corrections were proposed: 1)

At Page 3, Article IV, Paragraph A, Line 1 insert "A" before the word Fellow and delete the words "Lodge the" before the word Missouri. Thus Line 1 is to read "A Fellow of the Missouri Lodge of Research, as referred to in Article III".

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

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2)

At Page 4, Article V, Paragraph E, Line 2, the first word is to be Lodge rather than Lodged.

The changes were approved as presented and the motion to approve the By-Laws was passed by vote of the membership. Worshipful Master Downey asked the members to stand and Right Worshipful Brother Stanton Brown offered a prayer for those Brethren who have departed this life in the last year. Worshipful Master Downey presented the report of the Nominating Committee and the following Brethren were nominated to serve as Officers of the Lodge: Donald E. Scott Jack R. Clark, Sr. .Timmie D. Lee Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. Harold 1. Richardson Larry C. Reynolds Elmer E. Revelle .Ton B. Broyles Phillip G. Elam Dale M. Bryan M. Robert Berger Stanton T. Brown

Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior warden Secretaryffreasurer Senior deacon Junior deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Senior Marshall Junior Marshall Tiler Chaplain

Those Officers were elected and Worshipful Master Downey asked them to form a line in the order of their office. Most Worshipful Brother Robert D. Jenkins installed the OffIcers in due form and wished for them a successful year. Worshipful Master Downey then read the following appointments for Worshipful Master Scott: TRUSTEES: Robert D. .Tenkins James M. Williams

Gordon E. Hopkins Frank P. Wilfley, .Ir.

P. Vincent Kinkead

Richard L. Smith

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Earl K. Dille Gordon E. Hopkins

Zelwin B. Eaton Richard L. Smith

Frank P. WilDey, Jr. James M. Williams

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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: Jack R. Clark, Sr., Chairman Donald E. Scott Jimmie D. Lee James M. Williams Frank P. Wilfley, Jr. Dr. J.e. Montgomery, Jr., Emeritus and Fellow

P. Vincent Kinkead Phillip Elam

AUDIT COMMITTEE: Timothy P. OSbUril

Sterling T. Campbell BY -LAWS COMMITTEE:

William 1. Hill Frank W. Hazelrigg. Jr.

Zelwin B. Eaton

James M. Williams

EDITOR: Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Most Worshipful Brother Downey thanked the members for electing him to serve as Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research for the year 2000 - 2001. He stated that he had enjoyed the experience. He thanked Worshipful Master Scott for presiding at the Stated Meeting in S1. Joseph. No further business appearing, Chaplain Stanton Brown offered a benediction and the meeting was closed in proper form.

~ "UJ. ~.h.1V Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. SecrctaryfTreasurer

/

MID-YEAR METTING

Most \vorshipful Brother Donald E. Scptt, Worshipful !'Iaster the meeting with a pray by Stanton T. Brown, Chaplain.

Most Worshipful

Brother Scott introduced the heads of the York Rite Bodies, the Officers of the Missouri Lodge of Research,and Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means,Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Brother Scott gave a talk on "Salt and Oil."

Most Worshipful

He explained how oil is

stored, sealed, and pumped out of Salt mines. He stated some are 600 feet

deep.

meeting on his talk.

salt mines

There were a lot of good comments after the There were 100 Brothem at this meeting.

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Fraternally submitted

secretary

MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH SECRETARY REPORT 2001-2002

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethern of the Missouri Lodge of Research.

We had fifty路one (51) Brethern and ten (10) Lodges join the Missouri Lodge of Research during the 2001-2002 year. Twenty-four (24) were lost to death and ninety-four (94) to resignation. This resulted in a net loss of fifty-nine (59).

During the period of July 1,2001 thru June 30, 2002 a total of fifty-five (55) books were sold to members of the Missouri Lodge of Research.

I would like to thank Most Worshipful Brother William Chapman for recommending me to the body to be Secretaryffreasurer in September of 1985 and to all who have served as Worshipful Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research. If not for those Brethern I would not have been able to fulfiIllhe office of Secretaryffreasurer. I want to give a heartfelt thanks to all Worshipful Masters and all the Brethern that have helped me in the past years. It is with much gratitude and appreciativeness that I conclude my service in this office.

Frank W. Hazelrigg, Secretaryrrreasurer Missouri Lodge of Research

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2002

STATISTICAL

2001 LIFE

Membership 6-30-2001

2002

ACTIVE

CORR.

SUBS.

TOTAL

21

726

369

97

1221

3

39

9

10

5L

21

765

378

L07

• 1

_1

New Hemhers

From Act.ive to Life Oea ths

L7

7

Resigned

64

26

4

683

314

103

Membership 6-30-2002

EXCII.

24

8

2'\ 94

8

DEATHS 2001

-

2002 CORRESPONDING

Buck, Kenneth L. Darcy. John L. Davis, Charles E. Davis. Lyle E. Geiger. Paul L., Sr. Killie. Paul W. Lewis, Truman R. Morrow. William E. I'lul11l11er, Robert E. Pennington. J.I-I. Smarr. John S., Jr. Smilh. Robert D. L. StringlieId, Joseph Sweeten, Euelt J. Sykutll. Michael E. Warfield, Donald L. WcinslIfl. Ron

1282

Cavan, Edward H. Coates, Richard I-I. Dceg, Cecil E. Gower, William M. Haskell, Ralph T. Love, Robcrt A. Young, John K.

1162

2002

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

NEW MEMBERS 2001

-

2002

CORRESPONDING Brannulll. Bobby L. Carpenter. Jerry G. Cundin: Barry V. Daniel. Dan G. Fairley. Donald E. Fox. Lowell Fryer. Wayne OmIT, Richard E. Greenstreet, Willis E. Hickey. Ronald M. Holcomb. William C. Howell. Thomas Kilburn. James L. Kyle, James R. Leirer. David L. Loomstein, Jack Lukes. John Meister. Bernard Mundy, Timothy D. Newbold, Christopher Ott, Marlon William Pallcn, Richard IL Pender, Bradley J. Piles. Edgar D. Reece. Douglas H. Revels, Wesley' Ritter. Wilburn Sehlicter. Robert W. Schllenemeyer, Raymond Shoemaker, Aaron M. Spence, Robert W. Sprenkle, Harold E. Staples, Charles E. Stewart, Charles D. Travis, James D. Walker, Stephen D. Weaver, Robert J. Weston, Walter W. Wright, Frank D.

Brommer, James E. Dozier, James A. Fosler, William R. Gibala, J. Kenneth Montiel, Otto L. Nunez Pelton, Harold D. Rutherford, John W. Weinstein, Allan Wheeler, Elmer.l.

SUBSCRIBING Adair Lodge # 366 Charity Lodge #331 AF & AM Craftfellow Library Service Grandview Lodge #618 Grand Lodge of Georgia AF & AM Mansfield Lodge #543 Mechanicsville Lodge #260 Mokane Lodge II (j 12 P<luldingville Lodgc II II Union Masonic Lodge #593

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

RESIGNED 2001 ACTIVE Anderson, Steve M. Barkhurst, Oscar R. Beahan, (,ary W. Bench, Urian K. Billups, Christopher D. Boyd, Thomas L. Brown, Dwight J. Burnell, Floyd D. Carney, Warren K. Carroll, Bill D. Carroll. Richard D. Chenowcth, Bradley D. Clark, Charles R. Cole, Alvin F. Collins, Morning E. Colvis, Louis J., Jr. Cranlrce, Jame G. Densmore, Brian Dix, Rcx A. Elfrank, Albert J. Ellsworth, Royce L. Fisher, Davey L. Foster, R. Clyde Fosler, Norbert T. Gihson. James D.. Gilmore. Edward A. Gond, Kenncth L. Iladdox, James G. Ilammond, Charles D. Ilarrington, Melvin C. Ilarris, Claude 1-1., Jr. Ilognn, Edwin J. Iiolcomb, William C. Hollingsworth, William C. Hurt, Ilohnrt H. Karnes, John M. Kerr, Jnl11es M. Mattox, Orent S. Malison. Jerry L. Moon, Mark A. Noble, (jerald V. Norris, Bill D. Oberman, Andrew S. Payton, Shannon L. Pearson. Stanley A. Perry, William R. Phillips. Vaughn D. Priest, David A. Rick, David C. Roesel, Erwin J. . Sanders, Melvin J.

2002 ACTIVE Satterly, Thomas F. Schneider, Walter K. Sla/er, E. Joe Smith, Bruce L. Terrell, Timothy F. Tufts, Lee D. Turnham, Yale T. Underwood, Ashley H. Wagers, Cecil R. Walter, Leon R. Wechsler, Benjamin F. Whitaker, Robert T. Wilcher, James M.

CORRESPON DING Dagnall, Carl Belcher, Ray M. Bennett, Joseph E. Benson, Milton R. Dlaekburn, Glenn E. Bleimann, Alexander A. EL-Attrache, Edoardo Fishcr, Lawrence D. Fricks, John F., Jr. Guerry, Peter Ilambacker, Jay S. Ilileman, Charles E., Jr. Luby, Thomas J. Mix, Henry J. Miller, William R. Moore, Sam A. Neulander, Michael A. Rizopoulos, Andrew C. Schiraldi, William M. Shanklin, John C. Sledge, James E. Suart, E. Raymond, Jr. Tazclaar, Russell E. Urice, Joe R. Wheeler, Cnrl F. Wolstoncroft, Herbert c., Jr.

SUBSCRIOING Middleburg Lodge # 107 F & AM Orange Park Lodge # 267 FJ. Scully Council # 267 A.M.D. S!. Johns Lodge # 37 F & AM

2002

2002

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DEPOSITS 7-1-2001 July

Sept.

20901

26, 9,

28, 29, 31, 3, 29, 9, 2002 16, 19, 19, 22, 23, 26, 31,

Oct. Dec. Jan.

8,

Feb.

26, 29, 29, 25, 25, 22, 28,

Mil rApr. MClY

Jun.

6-30-2002

DEPOSIT # I DEPOSIT # II DEPOSIT # III DEPOSIT # IV DEPOSIT # V DEPOSIT # VI DEPOSIT # VII DEPOSIT # VIII DEPOSIT # IX DEPOSIT # X DEPOSIT # XI DEPOSIT # XII DEPOSIT # XIII DEPOSIT # XIV DEPOSIT # XV DEPOSIT # XVI DEPOSIT # XVII DEPOSIT # XVIII DEPOSIT # XIX DEPOSIT # XX DEPOSIT # XXI DEPOSIT # XXII Interest on Now-Account TOTAL

675.00 240.00 4,375.50 450.00 217 . 20 162.50 335.00 2,000.00 1,935.00 1,429.00 820.56 952.50 1,229.00 1,327.12 1,233.06 1,531.50 1,185.00 912.50 333.45 700.00 600.00 840.00 65.97 23,629.86

CHECKS ISSUED 2001 -- 2002 Jul. 25 01 31 lIug.

- 2400 Richard Prettyman

14

15 17 21 20 Sept.6 24 25 Oct.. 1 10 17 10 22 22 22 29 Nov. 1 Dec. 6 12 10 27 Jan. -1 02 4 7 9

12 10 19

-

2409 2-110 2411 2412 2413 2414 2415 2416 2417 2418 2-119 2-120 2421 2422 2423 2424 2425 2426 2427 2428 2429 2430 2431 2432 2433 2434 2435 2436 2437

85.00 26.34 Wal-mart 7.63 LilRue - Ledger State Farm - Insurance on books 100.00 328.72 General Printing Dues cards 5.04 Fulton Post Office Postage for reports Fulton Graphics 38.83 Bkft. tickets 30.60 Ronald Wood, Jr. Postage 1,000.00 Ronald Wood, Jr. Honorarium 165.18 1101 iday Inn room rent 1.200.00 Frank Hazelrigg Honorarium 777.70 U.S. Post.al Service Envelopes 3.81 Fulton Post Office.Mail books 95.93 lIddresing Machine Ribbons & plates 250.00 Chapman- Sanders Ins. Bond Ins. Fulton Post Office Roll of Stamps 34.00 Greyhound 49.30 Lines Ship Add. Machine Addressing Machine -Repairs & Freight 229.45 1,199.35 Grand Lodge of MO Breakfast Tickets (120 ) Pantigraph Printing & List of Lodges 8.00 2,242.80 Fult.on Post Office Stamps & Mail books 12.68 Walmart - Tape for mailing books 205.00 Fulton Post Office Postage (Foreign Books) Fulton Post Office 5.34 37.35 Fulton Graphics -- Copies 16.78 Fult.on Post Office 10,458.18 Anchor Communication 1324 books N.E 1/4 7.12 Fulton Post Office 7.12 FUlt.on Post. Office 5.10 Fulton Post. Office

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22 23 2'1 29 30 Feb. 6 Mar. 10 Apr. 4 May 2 6 10

Jun. 3 5

Check No. June 5

o

11 13 17 26

2430 2'139 2440 2441 2442 2443 2444 2445 2446 2447 2448 2449 2450 2451 2452 2453 2454 2455 2456 2457

2002

FUlton Post Office FUlton Post Office C. Frank McNaughton postage Ref. FUlton Post Office FUlton Post Office FUlton Masonic Temple labeling & stamps Callaway Bank Safety Dep. Box Fulton Graphics Bkf. TiCkets FUlton Post Office Fulton Post Office Capital Plaza Hotel Gr. York General Printing dues cards 2003 FUlton Post Office stamps Void Kevin Sample (York Rite Bkfs. M.L.R.) Anchor Communication (Mouth to Ear) Fulton Post Office (postage Foreign) Post Master (P.O. Box) FUlton Post Office (Mail books) Mail bk. & return Book TOTAL EXPENSES

5.05 15.26 3.56 52.76 5.71 558.00 12.00 20.00 11.47 6.44 254.79 330.27 1,711.00 599.76 7,583.48 115.34 65.00 3.55 3.11

$29,996.98

MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH RECAP SHEET 2001

2002

85.00 Richard Prettyman Tax Return 5,278.18 Postage 763.17 Printing 142.58 Supplies 1,799.11 Breakfast Grand Lodge & York Rite 419.97 Expenses Grand Lodge & Grand York 18,041.66 Lodges of Northeast MO & Mouth to Ear 1,200.00 Frank Hazelrigg Honorarium 1,000.00 Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Honorarium 350.00 Insurance 65.00 Post Office Box Rent 12.00 Safty Deposit Box (Callaway Bank) 558.00 Fulton Masonic Temple Ass'n. Put on labels & stamps Miscellaneous Return Postage 3.56 _ _ _~2,-,7~8 .75 Addressing Machine - Shipping & Repair 29,996.98

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

2002

SECRETARY COMflINED REPORT

TREASURER 200 I

BALANCE: Callaway flank Checking Ace. 6-30-2001 Deposits 7-1-01 thru 6-30-02 Balance + Deposits Disbursements Cks. #2488 - 2457 Balance Callaway Bank 6-30-02

117

2002 10,991.92 23,629.66 34,621.78 29,996.98 4,624.80

OTHER ASSETS: Callaway Bank

Ca llaway Bank Ca llaway Hank Ca llaway Bank

C.D.#18417 C.D.#24396 C.D.#41668 C.D.#41669

@ @ @ @

2.62% 2.62% 2.82% 2.82

500.00 400.00 10,915.04 10,915.04 22,730.08

FIRST HANK: Ace. # 828660002996 Balance 6-30-01 Interest paid 6-30-01 to 6-30-02 flalance: 6-30-02 Ace. # 820660003593 Balance- 6-30-01 Interest Pd. 6-30-01 to 12-20-01 Ace. Closed 12-20-01 Transfered to Savings Ace 12-30-01 Ace. # 828660003673 Opened this Ace. 2-26-02 Interest Pd. 2-28-02 to 6-30-02 Balance - 6-30-02 SAVINGS ACCOUNT: # 3626301140 Balance - 6-30-01 Interest Pd. 6-30-01 to 12-31-01 Deposited 12-20-01 Withdrew 1-9-02 Withdrew 3-1-02 Interest Pd. 3-1-02 to 6-30-02 Balance: 6-30-02 TOTAL ASSETS Fraternally submitted

45,262.43 2,040.04 47,302.47 20.429.75 533.22 20,962.97 (20,962.97) 20,000.00 152.54 20,152.54

1,876.46 23.47 20.962.97 (2,000.00) (20,000.00) 60.02 922.92 95,732.01

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 2001

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To the Master, Wardens and Brether of the Missouri Lodge of Research. We have on this date examined the report of the SecretaryTreasurer of the Missouri Lodge of Research for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.

We have found the report in

good order, correct and complete. DATE

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REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri: BRETHREN:

The Masonic Scholarship Selection Committee met on Saturday, April 6, 2002 with the following members and consultants present: Dr. Elmer E. Revelle-Chairman of Selection Committee Marvin R. Davis-Masonic Grand Lodge Officer Ronald R. Bollinger-Masonic Grand Lodge Officer Rocky Weaver-Masonic Grand Lodge Officer Ronald D. Miller-Masonic Grand Lodge Officer Carrie Morgan-Hickman High School Instructor John Schwarz-Kirksville High School Instructor Jim Wade-Member of Masonic Order This year the committee was pleased to award new scholarships in the amount of $1,000 in the following categories: four from the Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Fund, ten from the Grand Lodge Merit Scholarships, and ten from the Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship Fund. We also awarded three $5,000 scholarships to a member of each of our Masonic youth organizations for the first time from the Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship Fund. We extend sincere appreciation to R.W. Brother Ronald D. Miller and the Grand Lodge Office Staff for all of the work they did in preparation and followup in support of this committee's work. Without their tireless labors our task would not be possible. Following is a complete listing of newly award scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2002-2003 school year.

Masonic Youth Merit Scholarship Justin Dryer - Ruskin High School-De Molay Jennifer Hrabik - Oak Ridge High School-Job's Daughter's Krista Nichols - Southern Boone County R-1-Rainbow for Girl's Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Anna Carter - Liberty High School Amanda Dotson - Rockwood Summit High School Luke Phillips - Lawson High School Rachel Wunderlich - Perryville High School Masonic Merit Scholarship-Funded by the Samuel Smith Stewart Fund Terrance Cowley - Harrisonville High School Adrian Harris - Hickman High School Jennifer Hyde - Thayer High School Amy Palmer - Reeds Spring High School Christopher Palmer - Macks Creek High School Dustin Sapp - Rock Port II High School

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Kelly Ann Shores - Truman High School Bradley Thate - Fort Osage High School Kara Lee Thomas - Camdenton High School Amanda Umscheid - Blue Springs South High School Ruth Lutes Bachmann Renewals 2002 Rachel Ann Cornwell Amy Jo Renfro Chauncia Scott Masonic Merit Renewals 2002-Funded by the Masonic Scholarship Fund Michael Cockrum Stephanie Ann Bowlin Justina Boschert Thomas Bach Melanie Evans Kristen Hank Alaina Marie Denney Brandi Hollars Mark Roseman Molly Miller Timothy Ramsey Jennifer Roesch Stacy Westray Masonic Merit Renewals 2002-The 2002 fall semester was funded by the Samuel Smith Stewart Fund Tamara Huremovic Timothy Wolf Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship Renewals 2002 ($2,500) Candice Acklin Katy Looney Scott Butts Michael Luehrman Brethren, it is through your continued generosity that we are able to provide these scholarships to so many bright, deserving students. Some of the students have told us that if it were not for our help they would be unable to achieve their dream of education. Thank you for all you have done, for all you continue to do, and for allowing the Scholarship Committee to work on your behalf. Fraternally submitted, M.W. GLENN E. MEANS Chairman of the Scholarship Foundation REPORT OF THE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

Grand Lodge ofMissouri BRETHREN: The Committee on Ways & Means met Four (4) times during the year. The audit for the year ending October 14,2001 was reviewed, as were other matters that had impact upon the financial condition of the Grand Lodge. In compliance with Section 3.100 of the By-Laws the disbursements exceeding the

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Budget were reviewed and approved. Line items that exceeded the Budget were: Office Equipment, Insurance, Audit, Expenses of the Grand Lodge Session, Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries, Incidental Office Expenses, Grand Master's Regalia, and Printing of the Proceedings while there were also numerous line items that were under Budget. Most Worshipful Brother Freddie D. Adams, his line and staff must be commended for the fiscal responsibility that was shown. Most Worshipful Sir, the Brethren of the Grand Lodge thank you. In compliance with Section 3.100 upon the receipt of the audit, the 20012002 proposed Budget was reviewed and revised. The Committee on Ways & Means with the concurrence of the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master have amended the method for reporting the Budget so that every source of revenue, including pass-through and similar revenues and expenditures were reflected. The Revised Budget now reflects projected income of $1,336,334.50 with projected expenses of $1,270,192.25 for a net income of $66,142.25. The Committee on Ways & Means also drafted a proposed Budget for the Grand Lodge fiscal year 2002-2003. This proposed budget is subject to review and amendment after the close of Grand Lodge fiscal year 2001-2002 and receipt of the audit of the same. Presently, the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2002-2003 projects revenues of $1,398,960.00 with expenses of $1,380,210.00 leaving a net income in excess of expenditures of $18,750.00. A copy of the Line Item proposed Budget is attached to this Report and is hereby incorporated by reference the same as if set forth verbatim herein. The proposed Budget also reflects an increase in the Grand Master's allowance and the salary of the Grand Secretary that were authorized in accordance with and the amounts reported in the attached Budget pursuant to section 2.055. The Ways & Means Committee extends its thanks to our Grand Master and to all of the Brethren for the opportunity to be of service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Respectfully Submitted, LARRY

Moss, Chairman

RICHARD ALLGOOD RONALD JONES JOHN MAYO GAIL TuRNER

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. AND A.M. OF MISSOURI BUDGET FOR YEAR: 2002路2003 Revised Budget 2001-2002

Current Activity 8/31/2002

Proposed Budget 2002-2003

By Direct Appropriation Of Grand Lodge

Account 100 130 131 135 140 150 153 160 164 165 166 167 168 170 180

Salary-Grand Secretary $44,625.00 Retirement Expenses (STH) $12,900 Retirement Expenses-Office Staff $0 Endowment Membership Expenses $15,967.25 Masonic Services Association Per Capita $3,000 GM Discretionary Fund $10,000 Grand Masters project $25,000 Operating Expenses-Grand Lodge Office Building $18,000 Daniel Beard Award $0 Masonic Home Per Capita $117,500 Masonic Scholarship Fund of MO $11,500 George Washington Masonic Memorial Association $11,500 Masonic Home EA $16,000 Commission on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges $500 The Freemason Magazine $72,000 Subtotal $358,492.25

$38,997 $11,807 $0 $15,600 $2,714 $5,237 $59,385

$50,000 $12,900 $25,000 $15,6000 $3,000 $15,000 $25,000

$8,817.08 $440 $0 $10,937

$18,000 $260 $117,500 $11,500

$0 $0 $0 $49,661 $203,595.08

$11,500 $16,000 $400 $72,000 $393,660

By Requisition Of Grand Master 200 205 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 275 280 285 290 295

Expenses-Grand Master Expenses-Lecturers Expenses-Grand Treasurer Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committee Expenses-Deputy Grand Master Conferences of Grand Lodge Officers District Deputy Expenses Conferences of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Audit Legal and Consulting Grand Master's Contingency Fund Expenses of Grand Lodge Session Speaker's Bureau Area Meetings Youth Group Assistance Subtotal

$12,000 $20,000 $500

$10,000 $78,576 $0

$15,000 $20,000 $500

$10,000 $3,000 $15,000 $8,000

$5,913 $1,340 $18,236 $3,380

$10,000 $5,000 $15,000 $8,000

$10,000 $12,000 $7,500 $60,000 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 $163,000

$8,612 $4,200 $1,250 $1,856 $0 $0 $3,000 $136,363

$15,000 $12,000 $10,000 $60,000 $250 $1,000 $6,000 $177,750

$130,000 $27,000 $80,000 $43,000 $0

$96,825 $12,709 $78,976 $30,055 $0

$135,000 $27,000 $81,000 $50,000 $2,000

$10,000 $30,000 $6,000

$4,845 $22,868 $6,357

$10,000 $31,000 $7,000

By Requisition Of Grand Secretary 300 305 310 315 317

Salaries-Grand Lodge Office Staff Employee Tax Expense Insurance Health Insurance Directory Adds Expense

Operation of Grand Lodge Office 320 Accounting Services Printing, Postage, Stationery 325 Telephone 330

2002 335 340 345 350 351 355 360 365 370 371 377

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$30,000 $7,500 $3,000 $17,500 $17,500

$37,423 $5,130 $2,925 $5,616 $9,532

$50,000 $8,000 $4,000 $17,500 $17,500

$4,000 $9,000 $5,000 $17,500 $40,000 $1,700 $478,700

$2,488 $5,452 $0 $1,661 $26,733 $1,648 $351,243

$4,000 $10,000 $1,000 $18,000 $35,000 $1,800 $509,800

Requisition By Committees 400 405 410 415 420 422 423 425 435 440 469 470 471 472

Committee on Correspondence $1,000 $5,000 Committee on Masonic Education $2,000 Committee on Ritual $2,000 Committee on Relief and Charity $2,000 Committee on By-Laws George Washington Masonic Committee $500 $53,000 Public Relation Program $70,000 Committee on Mileage and Per Diem $1,500 Long Range Planning Expense Membership Committee $300 $500 Committee on Chartered Lodges Jurisprudence $200 $2,000 Ways & Means Committee Smith-Stewart Fund Expense $130,000 Subtotal $270,000 $1,270,192.25 Total

$0 $3,266 $863 $877 $0 cap $0 $25,754 $0 $0 $0 $135 $0 $820 $65,000 $96,715 $787,916.08

$1,000 $7,000 $2,000 $2,000 $7,000 $500 $50,000 $70,000 $1,500 $300 $500 $200 $2,000 $155,000 $299,000 $1,380,210

Anticipated Revenues 500 510 515 512 516 517 520 521 530 531 534 535 536 540 545 550 551 552 553 554 555 560

Dues Interest Masonic Home Reimbursement Endowment Membership Income Membership Sales Directory Ads Other Income Prior Year Reimbursements DDGM-DDGL Income Disaster Relief Income Daniel Beard Award Masonic Scholarship Fund Smith-Stewart Income George Washington Memorial Fund Masonic Home Per Capita Insurance Accrual Reimbursement Children Foundation Public Relations Assessment Grand Masters Project Products Sales Masonic Home Entered Apprentices Retirement (STB) TOTAL

$425,000 $382,809 $50,000 $230 $55,000 $33,954 $31,934.50 $31,153 $220,000 $220,000 $2,240 $0 $5,000 $4,918 $20,000 $24,649 $8,000 $7,720 $5,000 $0 $0 $420 $11,500 $8,080 $130,000 $65,000 $15,495 $11,500 $117,500 $100,800 $60,000 $15,513 $40,000 $19,925 $55,048 $53,000 $50,000 $69,545 $41,335 $20,000 $16,000 $21,600 $6,900 $8,250 $1,336,334.50 $1,128,684

$450,000 $80,000 $50,000 $31,200 $220,000 $2,200 $5,000 $20,000 $8,000 $5,000 $260 $11,500 $155,000 $11,500 $117,500 $78,900 $40,000 $50,000 $15,000 $25,000 $16,000 $6,900 $1,398,960

TOTAL REVENUE TOTAL EXPENSES

$1,336,334.50 $1,128,684 $1,270,192.25 $787,916.08

$1,398,960 $1,380,210

NET

$66,142.25

$340,767.92

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY RONALD D. MILLER To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. ofMissouri: MOST WORSHIPFUL AND BRETHREN,

It is with pleasure that I submit my Sixth Annual Report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge Office Staff to this One Hundred Eighty First Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri. I would like to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to all the officers and brethren in our lodges for their support, cooperation and friendship. My great appreciation to my Office Staff for their dedication and efforts during my absence due to by-pass surgery, to Amy Tripi and Becky Stumpf who handled this year's Area Secretary Meetings. Their knowledge, understanding and dedication to this Grand Lodge could be seen in the manner they handled these meetings. It has been a pleasure to work with Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, as he led our Craft during the past twelve months. I appreciate the friendship and courtesies of all the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Committee personnel, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, and Regional Grand Lecturers.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means, accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. The Certificates of Commission were prepared and mailed for presentation to: Grand Lodge Maconica of Sao Paulo (Brazil) - Erasmo Figueira Chaves Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Connecticut - Carl E. Aspland, Jr. Grand Lodge of Costa Rica - Augusto Beckford - Bright Grand Lodge of India - Girish Shastri Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Nevada - Gerald L. Ogle M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means, 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: Israel Randy Marc Berger, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Rocky Weaver, Buckner Lodge No. 501 Ohio

CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means granted consent and expressed permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activities and operations of Constituent Lodge of Missouri in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge Law (Section 16.070, Section 21.100, etc.) as follows: April 16, 2002, to Denzil Clifton Roll, Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 granting consent and permission for Jefferson Lodge No. 43 to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Thursday, April

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18, 2002 at 6:30 PM. May 15, 2002, to Hugh Ed Shubert of the East Gate Traveler's Club, granting consent and permission for the East Gate Traveler's Club to make a Fraternal Visit to Paola Lodge No. 37 at Paola, Kansas on June 8, 2002, when East Gate Traveler's Club will confer the second section of the Third Degree. M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means granted permission for the following lodges to host a Chance-To-Advance Class: February 9, 2002 - Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah, Missouri February 16,2002 - Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton, Missouri February 23, 2002 - Cosmos Lodge No. 282, Webster Groves, Missouri February 23, 2002 - Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield, Missouri March 2, 2002 - Independence Lodge No. 76 at Independence, Missouri April 27, 2002 - Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Missouri March 30,2002 - Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia, Missouri June 29, 2002 - Summit Lodge No. 263, Lee's Summit, Missouri August 17,2002 - Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho, Missouri September 7, 2002 - Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah, Missouri

DISPENSATIONS October 1, 2001, to Anthony Eugene Wilfong, Worshipful Master of Zalma Lodge No. 545, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 7, 2001. October 1,2001, to Floyd L. Hooley, Worshipful Master ofTable Rock Lodge No. 680 for holding their regular Stated Communication on October 8, 2001 instead of October 9, 2001. October 3, 2001, to Jay Kirk Maddick, Worshipful Master of Lathrop Lodge No. 506 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, October 13,2001 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree at the Masonic Home West at Kansas City, Missouri. October 3, 2001, to Owen J. Lunsford, Jr., Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, to hold an Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 7, 2001 at 2:00 PM at the Masonic Temple in Jefferson City, Missouri. October 3, 2001, to Laurence Lynch, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, October 13,2001 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of the conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree on two candidates at the outdoor site of the property of Worshipful Brother Frank Scydick in Dittmer, Missouri, which place has been dedicated previously for Masonic Use. October 3, 2001, to Alfred L. Mason, Worshipful Master of Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, for the conferral of the Degrees on Leeman M. Priest, on whose Petition the Officers and Members of Harold O. Grauel 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. October 9, 2001, to James A. Dunwoodie, Worshipful Master of Richmond Lodge No. 57, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 14,2001 at 2:00 PM. October 9, 2001, to Augistine J. Morales, Worshipful Master of Independence

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Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 14,2001 at 2:00 PM at the Independence Masonic Temple. October 12,2001, to Cory A. Heidenwith, Worshipful Master of Hartford Lodge No. 171, for holding a Special Communication on Sunday, October 21, 2001 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. November 14,2001, to Jay Maddick, Worshipful Master of Lathrop Lodge No. 506, for holding a Special Communication on November 17, 2001 at the Lathrop Antique Lodge Grounds for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. November 20, 2001, to F. Keith Schib, Worshipful Master of Bonhomme Lodge No. 45, to hold their regular Stated Communication with Tuscan Lodge No. 360 at Tuscan Lodge No. 360 on December 18,201. December 1,2001, to Curtis Welch, Worshipful Master of Adelphi Lodge No. 355, to hold a Special Communication for the purpose of conferral of Master Mason degrees on December 1, 2001at Temperance Lodge No. 438, because of fire damage to part of Adelphi Lodge. December 3, 2001, to James W. Clardy, Worshipful Master of Censer Lodge No. 172, to hold a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers at the Masonic Temple in Macon on Sunday afternoon, December 9, 2001. December 7, 2001, to Curtis Welch, Worshipful Master of Adelphi Lodge No. 355, for holding Stated and Special Communications at Temperance Lodge No. 438 until such time as their lodge building is repaired from the fire damage of December 1,2001. December 10,2001, to Duane L. Phillips, Worshipful Master of Riddick Lodge No. 361, for holding their regular Stated Communication on December 18,2001 instead of December 25, 2001. January 7, 2002, to Donald Noland, Worshipful Master of Pollock Lodge No. 349, for holding Stated and Special Communications at the Pollock Community Center Building until such time as a permanent meeting place has been determined. January 7, 2002, to Donald Noland, Worshipful Master of Pollock Lodge No. 349, for holding a Special Communication on January 9, 2002 at the Pollock Community Center Building for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. January 8, 2002, to Phillip G. Elam, Worshipful Master of Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636, for holding a Stated and Special Communication on Tuesday, January 15,2002 at the Masonic Home East in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The meeting will open at 7:00 PM as a Special Communication, conduct regular business, continue meeting as a Stated Communication as close to 7:30 PM as possible, then confer the Entered Apprentice Degree on Michael Darren Armstead. February 5, 2002, to Roderick B. Howard, Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge No. 31, for conferring the 2nd and 3rd Degrees on Christopher Adam Elliot. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. March 25, 2002, to Robert F. Ward, Sr., Worshipful Master of Masters Lodge

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No. 542, for holding their April 18, 2002 meeting at 6:30 PM instead of the normal time of 7:30 PM at the Masonic Home - East. March 25, 2002, to Mark E. Seago, Worshipful Master of Raytown Lodge No. 391, for holding a Special Communication at the Masonic Home-West on April 18,2002 at 7:30 PM. March 25, 2002, to Owen Robertson, Worshipful Master of OverlandOccidental Lodge No.623, for opening lodge as Aurora Lodge No. 267 (their old Lodge name and number) on Thursday, March 28, 2002. April 5, 2002, to Edsel C. Allen, Sr., Worshipful Master of Odom Lodge No. 671, for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Caruthersville Lodge No. 461. April 5, 2002, to M. Bart Tucker, DDGM of Dist. 34, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the outdoor site located on the farm of Lewis Payne; at which site Strafford Lodge No. 608 will hold a Special Communication for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft of their lodge on June 15,2002. April 5, 2002, to Patrick A. McClure, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication on June 15,2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the Lewis Payne Farm, which place is to be dedicated for Masonic Use. April 12, 2002, to Robert Thome, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, for holding their Stated Communication of May 2, 2002 at the Masonic Home Eastern Unit. April 12, 2002, to Reggie L. Hicks, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding their regular Stated Communication on Friday, May 3, 2002 at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Home, East. April 12, 2002, to Rock E. Weaver, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220, for holding their Stated Communication of May 13, 2002 at the Masonic Home of Missouri - West. April 12, 2002, to James Drennon, Worshipful Master of Richland Lodge No. 385, for holding a Special Communication a the Shrine Club at Buckhorn, Missouri for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on Saturday, May 18, 2002. April 23, 2002, to Owen G. Robertson, Worshipful Master of OverlandOccidental Lodge No. 623, for holding a Special Communication at the Masonic Home - East on Thursday, May 23, 2002. April 23, 2002, to Rodney Ogden, Worshipful Master of Four Mile Lodge No. 212 for the conferral of the Third Degree at the outdoor site of the property of Brother Joseph Pehlman, which place is to be dedicated for Masonic Use. April 23, 2002, to Robert Young, District Deputy Grand Master of the 40th District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the outdoor site located on the farm of Brother Joseph Pehlman; at which site Four Mile Lodge No. 212 will hold a Special Communication. April 23, 2002, to M. Bart Tucker, District Deputy Grand Master of the 34th District, for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the outdoor site located at 555 White Clover Rd., Strafford, Missouri, at which site Strafford Lodge No. 608 will hold a Special Communication for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft of their lodge on June 8, 2002.

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April 23, 2002, to Patrick McClure, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication on June 8, 2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree at the outdoor site located at 555 White Clover Rd., Stafford, Missouri, which place is to be dedicated for Masonic Use. April 24, 2002, to Michael Wayne McCartney, Worshipful Master of Lambskin Lodge No 460, for holding their regular Stated Communication on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the Masonic Home Eastern Unit. April 26, 2002, to Dale C. Motter, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, for opening the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge at Adair Lodge No. 366 in Kirksville, Missouri for the Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone of the Moberly Educational Building at Kirksville, Missouri. April 29, 2002, to Chester J. Bienkowski, Worshipful Master of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1, for conferring the Degrees on Gary Neil Kwawer. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direct of the Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. April 29, 2002, to Robert C. Dorr, Worshipful Master of Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, for marching and/or riding in the Creve Coeur Days Parade wearing officer regalia and/or aprons on Sunday, May 19,2002. April 29, 2002, to Rick Oloeto,Worshipful Master of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, for marching and/or riding in the Creve Coeur Days Parade wearing officer regalia and/or aprons on Sunday, May 19,2002. May 13, 2002, to Charles O. Hill, Jr., Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding the regular Stated Communication on June 10,2002 at the Masonic Home - West. May 16,2002, to Larry L. Lentz, Worshipful Master of Brookfield Lodge No. 86, for holding a Special Communication on June 28, 2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree for the Annual Chigger Fest at the outdoor site of the property of Worshipful Brother Bob O'Dell's farm, which place has been dedicated previously for Masonic Use. May 17,2002, to Stephen Underwood, Worshipful Master of Cold Spring Lodge No. 274, for holding their regular Stated Communication on Thursday, June 6, 2002 instead of Thursday, June 20, 2002. May 23, 2002, to Larry R. Houge, Worshipful Master of University Lodge U.D., to meet at the Masonic York Rite Temple in Springfield, Missouri until such time as the paper work has been processed and completed for the Dispensation for the new University Lodge u.n. May 23, 2002, to Spencer Hart, Worshipful Master of Mercer Lodge No. 35, to hold a Special Communication on June 8, 2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site located at John Goodin's Farm; which place has been dedicated previously for Masonic Use. May 23, 2002, to Lee Roy Browning, Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication on June 1,2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site located at Crowder Quarry on E US 24 Hwy in Independence, Missouri; which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. June 3, 2002, to William Alfaro, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No.

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670, for holding a Special Communication on June 15, 2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm, which has been dedicated for Masonic Use. June 4, 2002, to Robert D. Lewis, Worshipful Master of Carthage Lodge No 197, authorizing Carthage Lodge No. 197 to confer the Degree of Master Mason on Harold Coffman, on who Petition the Officers and Members voted favorably. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason designated by the Grand Lecturer. June 10, 2002, to Clark A. McLemore, Worshipful Master of United Lodge No.5, for conferring the Degrees on Gary Levein Walken, Jr., on whose Petition the Officers and Members 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, Regional Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason designated by the Grand Lecturer. June 14,2002, to Charles Weakley, Worshipful Master, Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, for holding a Special Communication on July 20, 2002 at the Masonic Home - West in Kansas City, Missouri. June 26, 2002, to Stephen T. Thompson, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, for holding a Special Communication on July 13,2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of Rice Camp Grounds in Reeds Springs, Missouri, which place was dedicated for Masonic Use by M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn in 1986. July 1, 2002, to Charles O. Hill, Jr., Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding their regular Stated Communications of July 8, 2002 and August 12,2002 at Compass Lodge No. 120, due to the summer heat and lack of air conditioning in Platte City Lodge. July 1,2002, to Charles White, Worshipful Master of Clark Lodge No. 610, for changing the date of their Stated Communication of July 4, 2002 to July 9, 2002. July 2, 2002, to Reggie Hicks, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80. July 11,2002, to William F. Maugh, Worshipful Master of Saxton Lodge No. 508, for conferring the Degrees on Elvin Dean Rethemeyer, on whose Petition the Officers and Members 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, Regional Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason designated by the Grand Lecturer. July 17, 2002, to R.W. Brother Elmer E. Revelle, Junior Grand Warden, to Open the Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge at Cass Lodge No. 147 in Harrrison, Missouri for the Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone of the New Justice Center, Courts Building in Cass County at Harrisonville, Missouri on July20.2002. July 22, 2002, to Charles O. Hill, Jr., Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding a Special Communication on July 29, 2002 for the purpose of conduction a First Degree at Compass Lodge No. 120, due to the summer heat and lack of air conditioning in Platte City Lodge.

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July 24, 2002, to William Carroll, Worshipful Master of Shawnee Lodge No. 653, for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the afternoon. July 26, 2002, to Willis D. Segraves, Worshipful Master of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93, for holding their regular Stated Communication at he Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on August 13,2002 at 7:30 PM. July 26, 2002, to James H. Powell, Worshipful Master of Hornersville Lodge No. 215, for holding Stated and Special Communications at Kennett Lodge No. 68 until such time as a permanent meeting place has been determined. August 2, 2002, to Clell E. Solomon, Worshipful Master of Fayette-Howard Lodge No.4, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of the Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone at the Fayette High School on August 3, 2002. M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means was unable to attend and asked Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Freddie D. Adams to officiate. August 12, 2002, to James W. Bast, Worshipful Master of PomegranatePyramid Lodge No. 95, For holding an Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 3:00PM. August 12,2002, to Terry M. O'Dell, Worshipful Master of Fidelity Lodge No. 339, for holding an Installation of Officers on Sunday, August 25, 2002. August 12, 2002, to Theodore G. Kolb, Worshipful Master of St. Charles Lodge No. 241, for conferring the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft, Jason Lee Groves, at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 in St. John's, Missouri on August 27, 2002. August 12, 2002, to Reggie L. Hooks, Worshipful Master of Florissant Lodge No. 668, for holding an Installation of Officers on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 2:00 PM in Beacon Masonic Temple. August 12, 2002, to Charles E. Lazier, Jr., Worshipful Master of Cosmos Lodge No. 282, for holding an Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 2:30 PM at Webster Groves Masonic Temple. August 14,2002, to Douglas R. Hartley, Worshipful Master of Wellston Lodge No. 613, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Offices on September 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM at the Beacon Masonic Temple at Hazelwood, MO August 21, 2002, to Gerald Bush, Worshipful Master of Tyro Lodge No. 12, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, September 7, 2002 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site on the Bay Farm, which place has been dedicated for Masonic Use for R.W. Brother C. Nolan Miller. August 21, 2002, to Theodore G. Kolb, Worshipful Master of St. Charles Lodge No. 241, for holding a Special Communication on August 27, 2002 for the Masonic Purpose of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft, Brother Jason Lee Groves, by opening St. Charles Lodge No. 241 at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at 9:30 AM.

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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 at the following locations:

SITES DATE Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence June 05, 2002 Scottish Rite Temple, Columbia June 08, 2002 Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton June 10, 2002 Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington June 11,2002 Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla June 12, 2002 Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield June 18, 2002 June 19, 2002 Masonic York Rite Temple, Springfield Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City June 25, 2002 Kirksville Masonic Temple, Kirksville June 26, 2002 Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph June 27, 2002 We encourage each lodge secretary to attend one of the Area Meetings in June 2002. FIFTY YEAR RECIPIENTS 50 Yr. Award Acacia Acacia Acacia Acacia Acacia Acacia Acacia Ada Ada Adair Adair Adair Adair Adair Adair Adair Adair Advance Advance Agency Algabil-Freedom Algabil-Freedom Algabil-Freedom Algabil-Freedom Algabil-Freedom Allensville Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha

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Merril Richard Roy Fredrick Martin Ted Robert Elmer Melvin Milton F. Arthur William Harry Leon Thomas Russell Julius Bert Leon Blondy Warren Lloyd Oliver William Forrest Arthur Raymond Milton Richard Beecher Lee Robert Wilford Neal William French George John Arnold George James Dent R. Robert Lloyd Wayne Malcolm Kenneth Milford Jewel Dean George David Harold Joseph Lester Sherrill Newton Richard Donald

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Richard B. L. W. W. E. H. W. Sheldon E. M. W. W. E. E. C. R. Willard James C. A.

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2002 Rolla Rolla Rolla Rolla Rolla Rolla Rolla Rose Hill Rose Hill Rose Hill Russellville Russellville Rutledge Salem Saline Saline Saline Samaritan Savannah Savannah Savannah Sedalia Sedalia Sedalia Sedalia Shawnee Shawnee Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Shelbina Sheldon Sheldon Sikeston Sikeston Sikeston Sikeston Sikeston Skidmore Skidmore Solomon Solomon Solomon Solomon Solomon Solomon Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis St Clair

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141 Murrell Corbet L. William G. Randolph Milton P. Lee M. Lee Stanley E. Robert M. Thomas Ola W. J. D. Bert Hiram Elliot Harrison E. R. T. E. H. R. W. C. M. F. D. C. B.

Allen R. W. L. F. F. O. A.

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142 St Clair St Francisville St Francisville St Francisville St Francois St James StJohns St Johns St Johns St Johns St Joseph St Joseph StJoseph St Joseph StJoseph StJoseph StJoseph StJoseph St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri StMark's StMark's St Mark's St Mark's St. Charles St. Charles St. Charles St. Charles St. Charles Stanberry Star of the West Stockton Stockton Stockton Sullivan Summersville Summit Summit Summit Swope Park Swope Park Temperance Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate

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Dillard Forrest Wayne Walter Theodore Roy John Ted George Hubert Paul Logan James Wilbur Melvin A. Stephen Ray Charles Herbert Eugene Robert Glenn Raymond Nathan Harry Shirley Oliver Marvin Robert Gene C. William Jack John Clark Roy Claude William Donald Donald Clifford Herbert E. Donald Arthur Jean Don John Warren Alfred Raymond Charles Robert Henry Kenneth Quentin Albert Donald J. Wm

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Kelley Phillips Meinhardt Kinkeade Ferguson Springer Brown Henderson Thompson True Porter Wing Young Jeffers Bierman Kaasjager Lance Ward De Simone Palatsky Grosberg Burch Sutphin Nichols Arnold Schoepp Bass Callaway Bruns Fischer Drury Lawson Pyatt Cheek Cassell Montgomery Johnston Hawkins Crowder Rosenberg Hester Walters Phillips Yates Overholtzer Linville Harris Spicer Waid Pohl Bertholdi Fleming Cole Gillespie Walker Cole York Jackson England Caldwell Chase

2002 Trenton Trilumina Trowel Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Tuscan Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Tyro Tyro Union Union Union Union Union Unionville Unionville United United United United United United United United United United United Unity Valley Park VanBuren Vandalia Versailles Versailles Versailles Versailles Vienna Vincil Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wallace Warren Warren Warrenton Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Wayne Waynesville Webb City Webb City Webb City

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Roy William Gary Robert Robert Norman Ralph James Walter Edgar Raymond William James Kenneth Roy Clifton Norman Ralph Albert Victor John Aaron James Russell Dorell Lawson Kenneth Gary Claud Jack Rudolph Bernard John Ivan Robert Bobby Jack Oda Ronald Cellis Alfred Charles Paul Ray Robert Sidney Wallace William Rollo Francis Alexander Gene Jack Paul William Charles Norman Finis Jack Henry Frederick

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Little Deluce Estes Craig Bell Champ Spencer Wilkerson Straight Wayland Bernhardt Tiefenauer Hull Carroll Riley Schuenemeyer Schuenemeyer Smith Fowler Shisler Wagner Holmes Fultz Keller Luce Weaver Crumpley Lipscomb Ammerman Murray Kumer Farrell Meader Kime Belshe Walraven Kehl Miller Martin Crum Zehendner Wagaman Barry Willis Hart Willis Mallory Mullett Henningsen Pearman Mount Asbell Peddicord Mallory Lucas Hughey Yates Shelden Amos Leek Spille

144 Webb City Webb City Webb City Webster Webster Groves Webster Groves Webster Groves Webster Groves Webster Groves Wellston Wellston Wellston Wellston WestView Weston Westport Willard Willard York Zalma Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha Zeredatha

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Kenneth Willard Burl Paul William Ray Burton Ralph Richard August Steve William Harold John Byron Berry Robert Ercil Howard Theodore Donald Fred Lloyd Edward Kenneth Robert Dale

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2001路2002 Lodge Name Lodge No. Full Name St. Louis Missouri 1 Chester Bienkowski Meridian 2 Richard E. Dumont Beacon 3 Francis J. Buchnolz Fayette-Howard 4 Clell E. Solomon Unitted 5 Clark A Mc Lemore George Washington 9 Robert J. Mayer Pauldingville 11 Larry L. Klocke Tyro Charles Ervin 12 Rising Sun 13 Marvin G. Shull Western Star 15 James Read Ava 26 Stephen D. Walker Spirit of St. Louis 27 James W. Woods St. Johns Christopher D. Billups 28 Windsor 29 William Carey Huntsville 30 James Morgan Liberty 31 Ronald Lee Barrett Cooper 36 Eddie Fisher Mizpah-Mt Moriah 40 Robert Mc Guire Jefferson 43 Denzil C. Roll Bonhomme Fredrick K. Schilb 45 Wentzville Christopher J. Newbold 46 Fulton Robert W. Mock 48 Wakanda Robert Hayes 52 Weston 53 Leonard Cook Index 54 James Jones Centralia 59 Edward Torreyson

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New Bloomfield Kennett Sullivan Savannah Warren Silex Independence Polar Star Bridgeton Jackson Laclede Webster Groves Brookfield Washington Friendship St. Mark's Pommegranite-Pyramid Kirksville Greenville Plattsburg Twilight Compass Hermann Potosi Lincoln Amsterdam Cass Milton Linn Creek Ashland Joachim Hartford California Hannibal Zeredatha Angerona 2000-2001 Angerona Cathage New Hope Clay Poplar Bluff Albert Pike Salem Shelbina Polo Sedalia Rushville St. Charles Knob Noster Neosho Hope Butler Alton Shekinah Mechanicsville Summit

60 68 69 71 74 75 76 79 80 82 83 84 86 87 89 93 95 105 107 113 114 120 123 131 138 141 147 151 152 156 164 171 183 188 189 193 193 197 199 207 209 219 225 228 232 236 238 241 245 247 251 254 255 256 260 263

Jerry R. Baysinger Terry Watson Frank D Wright H.Mark Crawford Christopher W, Hughes James Rhodes LeeRoy Browning Harry O. Weber Robert Thone Ray Patten Larry W. Winfrey, Jr. John M. Berger Larry L Lentz Ronnie L. Hurd Larry Griffith Willis Segraves James W. Bast David Powell Rondal G. Rose Elbert Dixon Darrell Stark Robert H, Thompson Louis V. Sieg Ray Free Bradley Young Buenos Jr Ayers Guy H. Cumpton Robert E.Hutchison Charles L. Dinan Lenard D. Lenger Francis Collins Robert Ray, Jr. Lee Longan Wilfred Green Charles K. Weakley Wayne A. Burd Wayne A. Burd Robert D. Lewis Donnie Kinsler Gilbert D. Head William F. Smith Bobbie E. White Charles Robnett Jerry L. Miles David W. Peoples Stephen J. Galliher John A. Turnbull Theodore G. Kolb Randy Eckert Michael Smith Terry Coppotelli Danny L. Robinson LeRoy Croney Dean E. Eshelman Frank J. Doss, Jr. Harry Geagan

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146 Corinthian Brotherhood Solomon Grand River Cosmos Stockton Hermitage Lamar Temple Gate Osage Cecile Daylight Mc Donald Linn Charity Joplin Hallsville Blue Springs Circle Fellowship Arlington Friend Hebron Adelphia Tuscan Riddick Fraternal Adair Crescent Hill Belle Waynesville King Hill Richland Woodside Raytown Bee Hive Jasper Iberia Gate of the Temple Temperance Mount Olive Crestwood-Anchor Ivanhoe Belton Forsyth Gardenville- Cache Hazelwood Caruthersville Pleasant Hope Plato Nodaway Mount Hope Henderson Jewel Marceline Clintonville Coldwater

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John Pfeffer, II Robert D. Perry Walter L Friedhofen Charles L. Diamond Charles E. Lazier David Witt Steven J. Tompkins Floyed G. Eaves Danny D. Searcy Roger Beach Duane Steele Oren D. Wright Oliver Roberts Rob Weaver Steve Allgood Scott Fadler Donald D. Ford Robert Keetom Tod R Thompson Joseph RSmith Donald G. Hardesty William A. Schindler Curtis R Welch RexA. Gooch Bobby D. Anderson Danny K. Diesel Barry Cundiff Arthur R Zellmer Bernard A. McIntyre Richard M. Lepard Jimmy Brendle James Curtis Drennon James Taber Mark Seago Lewis R Ingerson Donald C. Gardner Richard Buck Prather Stephen T. Thompson Douglas H. Reece James E. Hammons Raymond C. Westhouse Barry L. Allen Howard L. Jernigan Keith E. Barker William Kochler Kenneth D. Cantrell Thomas G. Burch Carl W. Carpenter Frank Sanchez Kevan Evans Roy L. Scarborough Joe Kile Paul Williams Bruce Matejovsky C.E. Morlan Don Emery

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2002 Montevallo Robert Burns Equality Buckner Platte City Saxton Galena Wayne Ingomar Mansfield Zalma Clinton Rose Hill York Republic Olive Branch Branson Union Leadwood Cosby Clayton Acacia Walker Strafford Warrenton Clark Mokane Wellston Mt. Washington Brentwood Grandview Willard Anderson Norwood Overland-Occidental Owensville Sheffield Magnolia-Euclid East Gate Algabil-Freedom Benjamin Franklin Shawnee Country Club Alpha Florissant Odom Harold O. Gravel Daylight Harry S. Truman Table Rock Lincoln County Craftsmen University

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490 496 497 501 504 508 515 526 536 543 545 548 550 563 570 576 587 593 598 600 601 602 605 608 609 610 612 613 614 616 618 620 621 622 623 624 625 626 630 636 642 653 656 659 668 671 672 678 679 680 682 717 UD

Harold E. Sprenkle Johnnny R. Nelson Shelby Chism Matt N. Kennedy Chuck Hill William F. Maugh Donald R. Zahnter Raymond E. Koch Edward Kahre Kenneth Miller Anthony E. Wilfong Jack Clay Robert Dorr Warren K. Weston Gary Benskin Leonard Endicott Ted Wilczynski Frank Lesinski, Sr. Charles Raybern Jerry L Davidson William P. Thompson Larry Wyatt Andy Hays P.J. Mc CIure Peter J. Schmidt Charles T. White Charrles R. Dickrader Douglas R. Hartley William Buffalow Daniel L. Stolts James B. Alltop Dwight Cook Steve Carol Wimpey Rocky Crain Owen G. Robertson James O. Malone Charles E. Staples William O. Goodman Thomas R. Butts Phillip Elam Rick Oloteo William M. Carroll Keith E. Clavin George Lovett Reggie L. Hicks Michael A. Burch Harold O. Gravel Glen F.Cron Ron Cullison Floyd Hooley Larry Kelley Edward F. Vaclavik Larry Houge

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STATISTICS JUNE 30, 2002 Net Membership June 30, 2001

54,013

ADDITIONS: Mfiliated by Transfer , 227 Mfiliated as Multiple Members 148 Initiated as Entered Apprentices -1,258 Raised to Degree of Master Mason 1,342 Reinstated after Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues 573 Reinstated after Suspension-Third 1 Restored after Susp. or Expul. For Unmasonic Conduct __ 0 TOTAl... ADDITIONS .........•.......................... 2,290 DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues Dimitted Without Privileges Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership Dimitted from Lodge of Original Membership Withdrawal of Multiple Membership Deaths Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct TOTAl... DEDUCTIONS MEMBERSHIP JUNE 30, 2002 (Includes 1,848 Multiple Members) Informational Statistics Fifty Year Members Remissions Endowed Members (Living) Endowed Members (Deceased)

1,250 50 220 13 34 1,591 0 __ 6 3,164 53,139

5,719 544 1,163 170

NEW LODGE CHARTER PRESENTATIONS Most Worshipful Glenn E. Means presented charters to two newly formed Lodges who had been under Dispensation: Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, Joplin, MO University Lodge No. 683, Springfield, MO. FINAl... REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIAI...S SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri BRETHREN

Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the most worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 357 Subordinate Lodges, and no Lodges UD., and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers 24 4 Regional Grand Lecturers

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Assistant Grand Tilers Past Grand Masters and Officers District Deputy Grant Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters Worshipful Masters and Proxies Senior Wardens and Proxies Junior Wardens and Proxies Paid Grand Lodge Committeemen Total Voting Distinguished Visitors Non-Voting Master Masons Total Attendance Lodges without Representation

149 4 15 41 29 384 303 166 115 26 1111 10 77 1198 41

Attested: Credentials Committee HARVEY J. WELLS, Chairman WILLIAM A. MOORE JOSEPH R. SMITH RONALD M. HICKEY ROBERT HARPER MORRIS COBURN

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM To the Grand Lodge, AF. & A.M. of Missouri BRETHERN:

Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Columbia, Missouri, September 23 and 24, 2002. Grand Lodge Officers $2670.10 Past Gr. Officers & Other Gr. Officers 2026.60 District Deputy Grand Masters 3606.70 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 4851.00 Regional Grand Lecturer 597.10 Sub Total Grand Lodge Officers $13,751.50 Committees: Appeals & Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentia~ 968.70 Jurisprudence 453.30 Masonic Education 615.00 651.50 Mileage & Per Diem Public Relations 140.90 467.60 Ways and Means Chairman Other Standing Committees 477.80

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Total of Grand Lodge Officers and Committees Assistant Tilers Representatives of Charter Lodges Representatives of Lodges UD Dispensation Grand Total

$3,774.80 $17,526.30 479.40 38,755.90 0 $56,761.60

Fraternally submitted: JACK R. CLARK, Sr., Chairman GEORGE A. JURSCH, Member ERIC R. PETERSON, Member FRED J. MORROW, Member MATTHEW QUESENBERRY, Member DONALD C. TREECE, Member

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF APPOINTMENTS FOR THE GRAND LODGE YEAR 2002-2003 M.W. Means announced that Right Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee has made his appointments for next year. He has provided those in writing to the Grand Secretary and they will be included in the proceedings. They will be a part of the package mailed to all Lodges in November. Everyone will see the installation of all of his appointed officers. All Regional Grand Lecturers, District Deputy Grand Masters, and District Deputy Grand Lecturers have been presented to the Grand Secretary, and they are effective as of today, September 24, 2002.

PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES (FOR ACTION IN 2003) M.W. MEANS: I call upon our Grand Secretary who will read the proposed legislative changes for the ensuing Grand Lodge next year.

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 2.040(g) of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of

Missouri, A.F.&A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions stfitek Bat, additions in bold): g) Furnished each lodge aa~lieate hlaH:ks fa!" draft annual returns for revision by secretaries of the subordinate lodges. Statement of Purpose: This changes the by-laws to fit the capabilities of the Grand Lodge office and reduce the workload of secretaries of subordinate lodges. RONALD D. MILLER, Adair Lodge No. 366 RocKY E. WEAVER, Buckner Lodge No. 501

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A proposal to amend Section 2.170(b) to read as follows has been submitted: "Section 2.170 Retirement And Pensions. (b) No Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer may continue to serve as such following the first day of October next after attaining the age of 72 years. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this proposed By-Law change is to allow the Grand Secretary or the Grand Lecturer to continue to serve until the first day of October next after attaining the age of 72 years instead of the present 68 years. This allows our experienced and talented men to serve an extra four years rather than be forced to retire at age 68 under the present law. Signed: BERGER, Past Master, Ben Franklin Lodge No. 642 DICK SMITH, Past Master, Rose Hill Lodge No. 550

RANDY

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.R & A.M. ofMissouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 3.010 be amended to add a new paragraph 7 to read as follows: (7) The Stewart Fund It is proposed that a new Section 3.036 be added to read as follows:

Section 3.036 Steward Fund The Stewart Fund consists of the assets received by the Grand Lodge from the testamentary trust established by Dr. Samuel Smith Stewart. The principal of the Stewart Fund shall not be invaded. Earnings of the Stewart Fund shall consist only of the income from investment of, and realized appreciation from the sale of assets of, the principal of the Stewart Fund, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. Earnings of the Stewart Fund shall be used solely for eleemosynary or free education purposes as hereinafter set forth in this Section 3.036. (a) The Stewart Fund shall be administered by a Stewart Fund Committee consisting of nine members, three of whom shall be the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the Senior Grand Warden. Each of the remaining six members shall be a Master Mason in good standing of a subordinate lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, appointed by the Grand Master, with the approval of either the Deputy Grand Master or the Senior Grand Warden. Such remaining six members shall serve for six years, except that two of the initial six shall serve for four years and two shall serve for two years. The Grand Master, with the approval of either the Deputy Grand Master or the Senior Grand Warden, may fill vacancies and may reappoint any of all of the remaining six members to additional terms. (b) The Stewart Fund Committee shall determine how the Earnings of the Stewart Fund shall be distributed in accordance with this Section 3.036 including, without limitation, publicizing the establishment of, and expenditures made from, the Stewart Fund. The Stewart Fund Committee may, but shall not be required to develop guidelines for the selection of recipi-

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ents of eleemosynary or free education scholarships, eleemosynary or free education loans and eleemosynary or free education grants. (c) The Stewart Fund Committee is authorized to retain outside consultants to assist it in its duties and to pay fees and expenses of such outside consultants from Earnings of the Steward Fund. (d) The Stewart Fund Committee shall annually provide the Grand Lodge with a full report of its activities during the preceding year. Respectfully submitted, DONALD E. SCOTT, Past Master, Independence Lodge No. 76 DALE C. MOTTER, Past Master, Adair Lodge No. 366

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that the second sentence of Section 7.050 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows: Unless otherwise provided in the amendment or in the lodge by-laws, amendments are adopted by majority vote and take effect on the date of adoption. Amendments are adopted by at least a majority vote and take effect on the date of adoption. A subordinate lodge may provide that amendments may be adopted by greater than a simple majority, and that those amendments take effect on a later date certain or event certain. Statement of Purpose: To clarify that a subordinate lodge's by-laws may be adopted or amended as that subordinate lodge sees fit, subject to the minimum standard of a simple majority vote.

Signed: DAVID C. KoYN, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 W. POLLOCK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601

To the Most Worlshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 9.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended, to read as follows (additions in bold, deletions eFsssea set);

Section 9.140. Use OfLodge Halls, Ante Rooms, and Buildings. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games of chance may be conducted or sponsored in any lodge hall, MIeF's Fssm, SF ~Fe~RF~isft FSSfB. The "lodge hall" is defined as only the room used for holding lodge communications of the lodge, the tiler's room and the preparation room. The holding of card parties or other social events in other areas of the building is not prohibited. The use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a dedicated lodge hall, SF ift Rft:) ~RFt sf R Beilaiftg ift h B:ieB: R lsage B:Rll is IseRtea, is a desecration thereof and forbidden.

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In those areas of the building other than those in which specific activities are forbidden, any activity (i.e. Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Family Gatherings or Reunions, Class Reunions, etc.) which is not illegal as a matter of civil or federal law is permitted. The Operation, Ownership or Proprietorship of a drinking establishment on or within the lodge hall, building or grounds is strictly prohibited. The final approval and use of intoxicating liquors within the designated area is at the discretion of each temple boardllodge. Statement of purpose: Masonic Centers are usually centrally located and have excellent dining and meeting facilities, and many such centers are having difficulty making ends meet. The ability to rent out portions of a Masonic Center for activities such as wedding receptions and other social events will help Masonic Centers meet their operating expenses and obligations thereof. Signed: WILLIAM F. BUCHHOLZ, Past Master, Beacon Lodge No.3 LOUIS PHILLIPS, Past Master, Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofMissouri PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Article 14 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended as follows: 1. Section 14.010, by adding the following paragraph: An objection made under Article 14 must be made by more than 2 members of the Lodge who are master masons entitled to vote. Such objection must be in writing and presented in open Lodge stating the reasons for the objection and signed by the objectors. Failure to state valid reasons for the objection constitutes a masonic offense under Section 28.030 - General Misconduct. 2. Sections 14.030, by changing the word "sixty" to "thirty." Statement of Purpose: To correct the inconsistencies between Article 14 and Article 15 relating to balloting on petitions; and to lessen the amount of time for objections to delay initiation and advancement. A candidate elected by the ballot box should not be prevented from being initiated unless just cause can be presented to the Lodge by more than 2 members of the Lodge who are master masons entitled to vote. This change makes clear that objections which are not substantiated constitute a masonic offense subject to appropriate penalties. Signed: .ALAN E. DEWOSKIN, Past Master, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 HARVEY R. SOULE, Past Master, Cosmos Lodge No. 282

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES & PROFICIENCY: SECTION 16.031 PROFICIENCY No candidate may be advanced until he has shown suitable proficiency in the preceding degree, or hold any office, or vote on business of Lodge. A proficiency in the Master Mason Degree must be returned before said duties may be fulfilled.

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PROPOSE: This is to enable all to learn about the workings of a Lodge, and the responsibilities of being able to take part in all functions of the Lodge. To make a good man better, you must educate him. Signed: CHRISS GREEN, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391 GEORGE CASS, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391

PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 25.020 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS RESOLVED THAT SECTION 25.020 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: To add the following sentence "The signatures of the Lodge Secretary and the Grand Secretary may be made by actual signatures or by facsimile imprinted on the dues card by the Grand Secretary." So that Section 25.020 shall read as follows: Section 25.020 for Master Masons, acceptable documentary evidence of good standing is a dues card for the year ending not more than five months prior to the visit, or a certificate of good standing, dated not more than twelve months prior to the visit. The dues card or certificate must bear the seal of the Lodge and the signatures of its Secretary and of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge under which it is held. The signatures of the Secretary of the Lodge and of the Grand Secretary may be made by actual signatures or by facsimile imprinted on the dues card by the Grand Secretary. (The rest of the Section remains the same.) Signed by: RONALD D. MILLER, Past Master, Adair Lodge No. 366 KIRK McDANIEL, Past Master, Kansas City Lodge No. 220

ARTICLE II Officers and members, proxies, voting; Section 2 proxies - how appointed - duties of; Whenever the Worshipful Master, and wardens of any lodge (or either of them) shall be unable to attend the communications of the Grand Lodge, they or either of them who cannot so attend, may depute any member of their own Lodge, as a proxy to represent their Lodge in the Grand Lodge and the proxy so deputed shall be entitled to the same privileges and performs the duties of him or them deputing him, such deputation shall be in writing, and signed by the officer deputing him. Propose; This is so all officers of the Lodge are represented at Grand Lodge, may cast a ballot, as all Past Masters and regular have vote. This will be a fairer vote in Grand Lodge for all concerned. No vote will be lost to each lodge.

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Signed by: CHRISS GREEN, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391 GEORGE CASS, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391

CLOSING The 181st 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 182nd-on Monday September 29, 2003 at Springfield, Missouri.

OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Installing Officer Installing Chaplain Installing Marshal

M.W. Past Grand Master Dr. J. Edward Blinn M.W. Past Grand Master Donald E. Scott M.W. Past Grand Master Walter L. Walker

THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2002-2003 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler

Jimmie D. Lee Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle John M. Nations W. Marion Luna Ronald D. Miller Randall J. Jones Robert Berger Bruce R. Austin Marvin R. Davis Rocky E. Weaver Larry C. Reynolds Jeffrey D. Lee D. Dean Rowe Rex Williams Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger Rev. Ralph E. Nolan Rev. Billy R. Potter Sheldon H. Snitz Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Rev. Roger Wreath Fred Livingston Larry Albright Billy J. Beatty Donald H. Roller

PRESENTATIONS TO MOST WORSHIPFUL JIMMIE D. LEE GRAND MASTER, 2002-2003 Items Presented 1) Grand Master's Apron, MWB J. Ed Blinn 2) Grand Master's Top Hat, RWB Jeffrey D. Lee

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Grand Master's Apron Case, RWB Fred Livingston Grand Master's Jewell, Grand Master's Wife, Jeri Lee Grand Master's Gravel, RWB Ron Miller Grand Master's Lapel Pin" Grand Master's Grand Sons Jared and Jordan Lee 7) Grand Master's Fez William A. "Bill" Lock Potentate Abou Ben Adhem Shrine

PRESENTATION TO MOST WORSHIPFUL

BROTHER GLENNE. MEANS M.W. Jimmie D. Lee addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Glenn E. Means, and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.

REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER JIMMIE D. LEE What an honor to stand before you as your Grand Master. I want to thank you for electing me to represent you and Freemasonry throughout this great state of Missouri. There are a lot of people I need thank that have helped me through the years I have been involved with this great Fraternally. I want to thank Most Worshipful Brother Dr. J. Ed Blinn, Most Worshipful Brother Walter L. "Bud" Walker, and Most Worshipful Brother Donald E. Scott, for installing this group of Grand Lodge Officers, and myself here this afternoon Grand Master Blinn is the one who exposed Jeri and I to this Grand Lodge by appointing me as member of the Distinguished Guest Committee when he was Grand Master. Grand Master Walker and I have been friends in Masonry for many years, and Grand Master Scott and I met and worked together as members of the Masonic Home Board and became closer, as we worked through that Grand Lodge year 1996 when we lost our Grand Master Jim Cobban. I want to introduce to you my family who without their support this would not have happened. My son Jeff, his wife, Melissa, my grand sons Jared and Jordan. You always have friends who are like family, they are Joe and Linda Rice, and Steve and Mary Angell, and of course the one who puts up with me, and travels with me, and supports me all the way, my wife, Jeri. I want to introduce to you Mrs. Donna Cobban, the widow of James H. Cobban, who appointed me to the Office of Senior Grand Marshall. Grand Master Cobban and I met in high school where we became friends. Our lives parted for several years until we met in the Shrine, where we were both members of the Clown Unit. Grand Master Cobban devoted many years to Freemasonry, and I know the mark he left on all us in this Fraternity will never be forgotten. Donna, we Thank You and Your family for sharing Jim with us, Donna I Thank You. Another person I want to introduce to you is the Brother I credit for getting me involved in the Masonic Home, when his term on the Board expired. Herman "Legs" Morris, is my Shrine Grand Dad, my Friend and Brother, all through my Masonic Life. Legs, I Thank You. I want to introduce you to a Mason and Shriner who works hard for this Fraternity, and one I'm proud to call my Friend and Brother, Imperial Sir, Jack H. Jones Imperial Recorder of The Shrine of North America. Jack I welcome you to this Grand Jurisdiction.

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I want to thank Worshipful Master, Joe Kile, Senior Warden, Greg West, and the members of Henderson Lodge #477, for the support they have given me, and my Family through the years, and for supporting me here today. I thank you all. Sir, William A. "Bill" Lock, Potentate and Your Divan, Trustees, Past Potentates, and Noble's of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple, for their support through the years, and being here this afternoon. I want to recognize some ladies here this afternoon who play an important role in the operation of our Grand Lodge Office. Ladies please rise and let us thank you for the job you do for us, Brethren the Office Staff of the Grand Lodge Office here in Columbia. Another group I want to recognize is the staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri, who I have worked with this past year. Staff please stand, Brethren the Office Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri Office here in Columbia. I would be remiss if I failed to remember our junior Grand Master. Most Worshipful Brother Glenn Means who I have known and worked with in masonry the past 10 years. We served together as Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and as members of the advancing Grand Line, He and Mary Jane have proven to be dear friends. I have chosen this year to promote the programs of the Grand Lodge that we already have in place, except for one area in the 10 for 10 endowment program. The Masonic Children's Foundation is one of those programs. I feel we need to talk about this program and tell you what role you and your Lodge can play to promote it in your community. The Masonic Merit Scholarships Program that we present every year, this past year we presented 39 Scholarships. The 10-4-10 Endowment Program where you can pay Ten dollar's a year for ten years and help secure the future of our Grand Lodge. The new part of this program is where I am asking each Lodge to contribute one hundred dollars a year for ten years, this money would go into the endowment fund. The C2A Membership Program adopted at the 1997 Grand Lodge Session continues to be a successful part of our Membership Program. I encourage you to continue to use it as a tool when you are talking to that busy person who never has the time to become a member. I know this program is working, because we have many of our Brothers who are Officers of our Lodges today, and are enjoying Freemasonry. The Masonic Home of Missouri is the Charity of our Grand Lodge. There are so many ways the Masonic Home Out Reach Program can help you, should you can receive help, and stay at home with friends and family. Brethren all of these programs are part of your Grand Lodge. Use them to promote Freemasonry at work in your community. The pin I have designed for this Grand Lodge year is very simple, it says Grand Lodge of Missouri AF & AM, with the shape of the State of Missouri overlaid on a round button, there is a gold star within the state representing the Grand Lodge Office, with Jimmie D. Lee Grand Master 2003, I will be passing them out here on stage if you would like to have one. I thank all of you for being here to make this afternoon one I shall hold on to in my memory the rest of my life, Thank You.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri 2002路2003 Jimmie D. Lee. .

Grand Master 7765 E. U.S. 60 HWY, Rogersville 65742

Stanley M. Thompson

Deputy Grand Master 311 East North Main, Richmond 64085-1163

Dr. Elmer E. Revelle

Sr. Grand Warden 1500 Subella Dr., Columbia 65203

John M. Nations

Jr. Grand Warden 8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017

W. Marion Luna

Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957

Ronald D. Miller

Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201

Robert Berger

Sr. Grand Deacon 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017

Bruce R. Austin

Jr. Grand Deacon 603 N. Main Rd., Charleston 63834-9621

Marvin R. Davis

Sr. Grand Steward 27 Benham, Bonne Terre 63628

Rocky Weaver

Jr. Grand Steward 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016

Larry C. Reynolds

Sr. Grand Marshal 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65743

Jeffrey D. Lee

Jr. Grand Marshall 3402 S. Valleyview, Springfield 65804

Randall J. Jones

Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville 65742-9158

Rex Williams

Grand Pursuivant 6577 S. Farm Rd. 193, Rogersville, 65742

Larry Albright

Grand Orator 11334 State Hwy 43, Webb City 64870-9151

Billy J. Beatty

Grand Orator 5629 Hwy. 13, Brighton, 65617-7166

D. Dean Rowe

Grand Sword Bearer P.O. Box 115, Seymour, 65746-0115

Fred S. Livingston

Grand Chaplain 4350 Farm Rd. 186, Rogersville, 65742

Sheldon H. Snitz 9852 Connell Dr., Overland Park, KS 66212 Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr 1904 N. 36th St., St. Joseph 64506 Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger 3423 Glen Bay Dr., St. Louis 63125 Roger Wreath 626 E. Wayland, Springfield 65807-2966 Ralph E. Nolan 1700 Morningside Dr., Blue Springs, 64015-4838 Rev. Billy R. Potter 33610 Wieneke Branch R., California 65018 Donald H. Roller 1302 Shipman Rd., Sparta 65753

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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER STANDING COMMITTEES 2002-2003

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Robert W. Cockerham,819 Hollyridge Drive, Ballwin; Barry Cundiff, Albert G. Tindall, Daniel W. Imhof BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: James G. Haddox-Chairman, (1 Yr. Term), 212 E. Lincoln St., Owensville 65066; Bruce L. Smith (2 Yr. Term), Gene C. Berck (3 Yr. Term) BY-LAWS: Harry Gershenson, Jr.-Chairman, Suite 860, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105; Judge J Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., William H. Chapman, P.G.M., Dan Cole, P.G.M. CHARTERED LODGES: Richard E. Hardester-Chairman, 5403 Stonehurst Dr., St. Louis 63129-3540; Richard A. Mansfield, Verle T. Naughton, D. Dean Rowe, Michael F. Jones, Robert W. Kline CORRESPONDENCE: Zelwin B. Eaton, 904 E. Wall Street, Kirksville 635014571; CREDENTIALS: Harvey J. Wells-Chairman; Ronald M. Hickey, Morris Coburn, William A. Moore, Joseph R. Smith, Robert Harper ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Larry C. ReynoldsChairman; Jimmie D. Lee-Grand Master; Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, Stanley M. Thompson, Elmer E. Revelle, Jeffrey D. Lee, Steven Tripi, Bill Beatty FORMS AND CEREMONIES: James M. Williams-Chairman, 3502 Bel Nor Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64506; Ronnie R. McMullin, Daniel Quesenbery, Kirk McDaniel, Jr., Randall J. Jones, Ex Officio GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING: Keith Neese-Chairman, P.O. Box 1611, Columbia 65205; Sam Bornhauser, Jim Wade-Grand Master, Grand Secretary GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS: Glenn E. Means, PGM, 2019 NE Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029, and All Past Grand Masters in Attendance JURISPRUDENCE: Vern H. Schneider, P.G.M.-Chairman, 211 N. Broadway, Suite 1440, St. Louis 63102-2733; Doug Ritterskamp, Scott Gardner, Lawrence N. Weenick, Edward B. McInteer, Walter S. Pettit, Jr. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION COMMITTEE: Carl H. Acton-Chairman, 304 W. Spring St., Fayette 65248; Donald L. Hiatte, Jerry Jones, Bart Tucker LONG RANGE PLANNING: Grand Master, Advancing Line Jeffrey D. Lee, Randy Berger MASONIC EDUCATION: Larry C. Reynolds-Chairman 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65742; Ron Jones (1 Yr. Term), Michael SyKuta (3 Yr. Term), E. Otha Wingo (2 Yr. Term), David C. White (3 Yr. Term), Larry R. Houge (2 Yr. Term) MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack R. Clark, Sr.-Chairman, 9931 McGee St., Kansas City 64114-4138; Eric R. Peterson, Jr., George A. Jursch, Donald Treece, Fred J. Morrow, Matthew Quesenberry NECROLOGY: Ralph E. Nolan-Chairman, 1700 Morningside Dr., Blue Springs, 64015; P. Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M., Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M. PUBLIC RELATIONS: John W. Hess (2 Yr. Term)-Chairman, 125 Groom St., Liberty 64068; Danny D. Smothers (1 Yr. Term), P. Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M.

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(1 Yr. Term), Ronald P. Krueger, II (3 Yr. Term), Roger D. Salyer (2 Yr. Term), Webb Edwards (3 Yr. Term) RITUAL: Randall J. Jones-Chairman, Route 3, Box 159, Rogersville 65742; Dennis L. Hammack, Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., H.V. "Jake" Jacobs, William B. Van Meter, William E. Broggi WAYS AND MEANS: Larry R. Moss-Chairman 221 E. Lowell, Claycomo, 64119; Richard W. Allgood (l Yr. Term), John Mayo (3 Yr. Term), Gail S. Turner (2 Yr. Term), John Hess (1 Yr. Term), W. Marion Luna (Grand Treasurer) YOUTH: Lionel J. Goede-Chairman, 715 Murray Hill Dr., Fenton 63026-3127; Clay Austin, Robert L. Detherow, Melvin Mueller, William Perry, John Vezeau

SPECIAL COMMITI'EES 2002-2003

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION: D. Glenn E. Means-Chairman, 2019 NE Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029; Earl K. Dille, P.G.M., Fielding A. Poe, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE CHARITY: Jimme D. Lee-Chairman; Stanley Thompson, Elmer E. Revelle; Ronald D. Miller (Grand Secretary) INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Thomas D. White-Chairman, 2901 S. Kentucky, Sedalia 65301; Jack Munsey, Freddie D. Adams, PGM PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Charles J. McClain-Co-Chairman, 1201 Torrey Pines Dr., Columbia 65203; Elvis A. Mooney, James F. Jester, Albert J. Elfrank-CoChairman, Patrick Williams RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Donald E. Scott, P.G.M.Chairman, 14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055; Jeffrey O. Nations, P.G.M., Steven 1. Toybes, P.G.M. MASONIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.G.M.Chairman, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706; William J. Hill, P.G.M., Walter L. Walker, P.G.M. SPEAKERS BUREAU: Robert M. Barrett-Chairman, RR4, Box 87, Kirksville 63501; Fredrick A. Troxel, Jess Hopple, Sr., John W. Mayo, Paul Tobias and all Grand Lodge Officers AUDITOR: Charles R. Harrison, CPA, 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City 64114; BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: Bruce R. Austin-Chairman, 14181 Woodsmill Rd, Chesterfield 63017; Marvin R. Davis, Rocky Weaver, Larry C. Reynolds, Ronald D. Miller (Grand Secretary) MEMBERSHIP: Rick L. Love-Chairman, 7242 State Hwy U, Rogersville; Marvin R. Davis, Rocky Weaver INVESTMENT: Jimmie D. Lee-Chairman, 2019 NE Avanti Ct., Grain Valley, 64029, John M. Nations, Larry Moss, Stanley Thompson, Elmer Revelle, Marion Luna, Ronald Miller (Grand Secretary) SCHOLARSHIP: John M. Nations-Chairman, Robert Berger, Bruce R. Austin, Marvin R. Davis, Rocky Weaver, Larry C. Reynolds SPEAKER'S BUREAU: Robert M. Barrett-Chairman, Route 4, Box 87, Kirksville, Larry D. Ross, Jess Hopple, Fredrick A. Troxel EDITOR OF "THE FREEMASON": Zelwin Eaton, P.O. Box 44, Kirksville 63501-0044; E-mail: zel@mail.com LODGE OF RESEARCH: Ronald D. Miller, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia

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PAST GRAND MASTERS EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI (1968-1969) Elvis A. Mooney, P.O. Box 170, Bloomfield 63825-0170 Judge J Morgan Donelson, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211 .. (1969-1970) William H Chapman, 9200 Watson Rd., Suite 110, P.O. Box 270010, St. Louis (1970-1971) Walter L. Walker, P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850-0487 (1973-1974) Fielding A. Poe, 501 N. Lafayette St., Florrisant 63031-4913 (1976-1977) (1977-1978) Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., 682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065 Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., 11905 Gaiete Lane, St. Louis 63146-5212 (1978-1979) Gus O. Nations, 2123 Innsbrook Est. Dr., Wright City 63390 (1979-1980) Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.O. Box 14,558 N. Pine, Marshfield 65706-0014 (1980-1981) (1981-1982) William J. Hill, P.O. Box 5230, Kansas City 64112 Earl K. Dille, 27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63124-1896 (1982-1983) Robert J. Crede, 2044 Stadium View Ct., Jefferson City 65109 (1983-1984) Vern H. Schneider, 211 N. Broadway Ste. 1440, St. Louis 63102 .. (1984-1985) P. Vincent Kinkead, 5804 Hillsboro Rd., Farmington 63640-9138 . (1986-1987) Thomas K. McGuire, Jr., 3727 E. Monroe, Springfield 65809 ..... (1987-1988) Robert D. Jenkins, 2609 W. 70th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-2728 (1988-1989) Thomas C. Warden, P.O. Box 596, Owensville 65066-0596 (1989-1990) Daniel F. Cole, 9808 Eagle Crest Ct., St. Louis 63127 (1990-1991) D. Robert Downey, 13006 Musket Ct., St. Louis 63146-4352 (1991-1992) (1993-1994) Dale C. Motter, P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252 Gordon E. Hopkins, 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph 64506-1926 . (1994-1995) Donald E. Scott, 14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055 (1996-1997) Jeffrey O. Nations, 3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125 (1997-1998) Steven 1. Toybes, 7711 Carondelet, Suite 400, St. Louis 63105 (1998-1999) Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., 2948 Finestown Road, St. Louis 63129-5826 (1999-2000) Freddie D. Adams, 32 E. Mission St., Marshall 65340 (2000-2001) Glenn E. Means, 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029 (2001-2002)

EMERITUS GRAND LODGE GRAND LECTURERS Stanton T. Brown, Box 230, Buckner 64016 Elmer D. Copeland, 19 Jefferson Dr., Bowling Green 63334 James E. Spencer, 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030

Grand Lecturer Emeritus Grand Lecturer Emeritus Grand Lecturer Emeritus

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2002 - 2003 David Priest 22 Hamlin Heights Dr., Hannibal 63401 Junior Buckallew PO Box 358, Lancaster 63548-0358 Barry Cundiff 1501 Pierce St., Kirksville 63501 John Thrailkill 1805 Vandivert St, Bethany 644242529 James W. Curram 912 E 5th St, Maryville 64468-1833 Frederick L. Foster 222 N. Frederick, Maryville, MO 64468 Kenneth H. Miller 1316 S. 25th St., St. Joseph, MO 64507 Bob G. Sutton 11005 185th St, Pattonsburg 646707346 Bed R. Williams 1809 Calhoun St., Chillicothe 646011819 Larry Lentz 330 N Pearl, Brookfield 64628 Kent Cheek 3145 Oak St, Monroe City 63456 Clayton Paul 5640 Hartmow Dr., Fulton 65251 Robert E. Hutchinson Rt 3, Box 145 M, Moberly 652709518 Robert L. Hayes 2004 Cypress St, Higginsville 640371416 James Rippy 202 E South St, Richmond 640852364 Clayton Riley 1324 Park Lane, Liberty 64068-3135 Curtis Welch 20645 Egerton Junction, Camden Point 64018 Patrick B. Rendon 8315 Nebo Hills Road, Liberty 64068 Ronald M. Hickey 1719 S Pearl St, Independence 64055-1433 Robert E. Cameron 1200 Green St., Harrisonville 64701 Bennie L. Winnie 498 SW 400 Rd, Centerview 640198137

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2002 - 2003 1. 2. Nick Aldridge R.R. 1 Box 185A, Arbela 63432-9784 3. Richard L. Mansfield P.O. Box 493, Kirksville 63501 4. Richard L. Hamilton 28697 E Jet Rd, Bethany 64424 5. James H. Hunter 401 N. High, Grant City 64456 6. William J. Hollingsworth 1012 N Main, Maryville 64468 7. James Robert Brown 2407 Park Ave, St Joseph 645031936 8. Virgil E. Caldwell 711 West Richardson, Gallatin 64640 9. James "Jim" R. Ulm 8195 S Hwy 13, Polo 64671 10. Bobby R. O'Dell 24238 Hwy U, Bucklin 64631 11. Jerry C. Miles 801 Dickerson, Shelbina 63468 12. James C. Paul 5640 Hartman Dr. , Fulton 65251 13. Durwood R. "Rusty" Kitts 19414 Monroe Rd., Holliday 65258 14. August Bottom Rt. 1, Slater 65349-9536 15. Stanley E. Massey R.R 2 Box 40F, Odessa 64076 16. Donald E. Campbell 5100 Huonker Rd., Parkville 64151 17. Marvin G. Shull 2304 NE Shady Lane, Gladstone 64118 18. William B. VanMeter 925 N Main, Independence 64050 19. William E. Broggi 401 S.W. 21st St., Blue Springs 64015 20. Walter R. Campbell 400 Spruce, Garden City 64747 21. Robert D. Weikel 420 S. Grand Ave, Sedalia 65301 22. James G. Wade 2801 West Henley Dr, Columbia 65202-2659 23. John M. Duckett 511 Belair Dr, Jefferson City 65109 24. Norman Harrison 207 Drewel Court, Eureka 63025

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2002 - 2003 22. James W. Bradley 10340 E. Highway 00, Hallsville 65255 23. Breck E. Summerford 57109 Quentin Dr, California 650186000 24. Frank P. Lesinski, Sr. 479 N Service Rd, Union 63084-4452 25. Gerald L. Parris 304 McKinley Ave, Warrenton 633831704 26. Larry Kelley 912 Tilbury Dr, St. Charles 63301 5107 27A John R. Jackson 6440 Hadden Bay, Florissant 63033 27R Erick Kern 14755 Chermoore, Chesterfield 63017 27C. John J. Colligan 2441 Wemgley Dr., St. Louis, 63125 28. LeRoy Peterson RR 2, Box 225, Potosi 63664-9201 29. Jim Smallwood Route 1, Box 1436, St. James 65559 30. James R. Buckley P.O. Box 1213, Camdenton 650201213 31. Robert T. Keeton 14850 S. 1325, Stockton 65785 32. Stephen J Dixon 1004 Wesley Cir, Raymore 640839024 33. Richard E. Sprenkle 19225 S 725 Road, Stockton 657858469 34. Larry R. Houge P.O. Box 3992, Springfield 65808 35. David A. Gray 3221 Oetting Rd, Mansfield 657048369 36. Herbert T. Shell RR 1, Box 312, Ellington 63638-9737 37. Lee L. Francis 1387 Possum Hollow Rd, Farmington 63640-7537 38. Ronald W. Clark 1557 Princeton Dr, Cape Girardeau 63701-2564 39. William M Hampton 346 S Locust St, Dexter 63841-2403 40. Robert Young 1115 Starnes St, Kennett 63857-1458

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2002 . 2003 41. Bobby Brannum 565 County Road 304, Poplar Bluff 63901 42. David N. Frealy Rt 2. Box 2255, Thayer 65791-9660 43. Charles Pittman 478 Logslide Bluff, Lampe 65681 44. James D. Rhoads P.O. Box 4, Shell Knob 65747-0421 45. Richard A. Lowrey 817 W 9th St, Joplin 64801-4261 46. Donald R. Cox 17429 Business Rt 60, Neosho 64850-8577

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REGIONAL LECTURERS 2002路2003 Bobby R. O'dell 24238 Hwy. U, Bucklin, MO 64631 Michael F. Armonstrong, 505 NW Englewood Rd. Apt. 1, Kansas City, MO 64118 James E. Specer, 6620 E. 134th Terr., Grandview, MO 64030-3238 H.V. "Jake" Jacobs, 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles, MO 63303-6309 Joe W. Johnson 10607 Wurdack Ave., St. Louis, MO 63114-1031 Bob Mullins, RR 1, Box 83 C, Verona, MO 65769 Jack Crawford, 208 Barbara Drive, Kennett, MO 63857

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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. 1834t 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* Nathl 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.W.B. Carnegy* S.W.B. Carnegy* S.W.B. Carnegy* P.H. McBride* P.H. McBride* P.H. McBride* P.H. McBride* P.H. McBride* J.W.S. Mitehell* J.W.S. Mitchell* John Ralls* Joseph Foster* Joseph Foster* John F. Ryland* John F. Ryland* B.W. Grover* B.W. Grover* Wilson Brown* L.S. Cornwell*

* Deceased t Was not installed ** Withdrawn from Masonry

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

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*

James Kennerly* Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Edward Bates* Wm. G. Pettus* Wm. G. Pettus* Martin Ruggles* Martin Ruggles* H.R. 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.W.S. Mitehell* 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.W.B. Carnegy* S.w.B. Carnegy* Granville Snell* Thomas Andrews* Alex T. Douglass* Wm. C. Vance* John Orrick* C.H. Bowers* C.H. 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* **

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*

William Renshaw* William Renshaw* William Renshaw* T. Douglas* T. Douglas* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* Fred L. Billion* Fred L. Billion* Fred L. Billion* John Garnett* Thos. W. Conyers* Thos. W. Conyers* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* J.W.S. Mitchell* J.W.S. Mitchell* C.D.W. Johnson* C.D.W. Johnson* C.D.W. Johnson* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan*

'II Died within week after his installation H There was no Communication in 1836 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Date Election 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

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

L.S. Cornwell*... . Benjamin Sharp* 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* W.E. 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* WR 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* RH. Ingram* John R Parson* Harry Keene* J.B. Thomas* A.M. Hough*

. W.A. 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* RE. Anderson* J.E. Ryland* John W. Luke* Xenophon Ryland* Xenophon Ryland* Thos. C. Ready* Noah M. Givan* Joseph S. Browne* WR 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*

J.W Chenoweth S.H. Saunders* Marcus Boyd* John F. Houston* WR Penick* John Decker* Geo. Whitcomb* Wm. N. Loker* John D. Vincil* AL. 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* A.L. McGregor* Samuel Russell* A.L. McGregor* Martin Collins* RE. Anderson* AL. 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* RH. 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* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* 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 Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* 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*

*t Died August 11, 1866, while in office *t Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master

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**'11 Died April 11, 1877, while in Office. *'11 John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888.

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23,1821 (Continued) Date Election

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

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* AS. Houston* D.M. Wilson* John T. Short* RR 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 MitcheIl* WW 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*

F.J. Tygard* 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* 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* WW 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. SkeIly*

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* R.R 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. GarreIl* Wm. F. Johnson* O.A Lucas* Bert S. Lee* Joseph S. McIntyre* Orestes MitcheIl* WW Martin* '" John Pickard* AF. 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 WaIker*

C.H. Briggs* Campbell Wells* Joseph C. Finagin* John C. Yocum* Wm. F. Kuhn* Leroy B. Valliant* A.S. 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 MitcheIl* WW 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 HaIl* . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A HaIl* . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A HaIl* .. . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A HaIl* .. . . . . . . . . .. Wm. A HaIl* . . . . . .. Wm. A HaIl*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. 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*'lI'l1 John R ParsonH* 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 Matherttt Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather*

*'lI'II 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

*ttt Died November 7,1924, while in office. **** Resigned December 14, 1953. **tt Died August 29,1927, while in office. ttt Appointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23,1821 (Continued) Date Election

Grand Master

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* WF. Woodruff" Willis J. Bray* Willis J. Bray* Solon Cameron* Morris K 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* A.D. Goodman, Jr.* George F. Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham* R.E. Murray* WR. Denslow* Elvis A. Mooney J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.*

D. Grand Master . 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***'ll A.D. Goodman, Jr.* George F. Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham* Russell K Murray* W.R. Denslow* E.A. Mooney J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.* WH. McLaughlin*

t Resigned tt Died December 28, 1942, while in office ttt Died May 8, 1943, while in office tttt Died April 22, 1944, while in office *t Appointed May 1, 1944 by WF. Woodruff, Grand Master 'll'll Died September 16, 1956

Senior G. Warden 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 K Ewing* Morris K 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***'ll Martin B. Dickinson* George F. Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham Russell K Murry* William R. Denslow E.A. Mooney J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.* WH. McLaughlin* WL. Walker

Junior G. Warden . . Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woodst Karl M. Vetsburg* Harry S Truman Forrest C. Donnell* Grover C. Sparkstt WF. Woodruff" James A. Kindert* Morris K 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* A.V. Goodman, Jr.* A.B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray* William R. Denslow Elvis A. Mooney J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.* WH. McLaughlin* WL. Walker Herman A. Orlick

*'ll Appointed May 1, 1960. **'ll Resigned May 1, 1960. :j: Resigned September 28, 1960. ***'ll Died while in office January 8, 1962. :j::j:* Resigned June 30, 1970. :j::j::j: Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

E.E. Morris* . Arthur Mather* KE. Morris* . Arthur Mather* E.K Morris* . Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* E.K Morris* . E.K Morris* . Arthur Mather* KE. Morris* . Arthur Mather* KK Morris* . Arthur Mather* KK Morris* . Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* . Arthur Mathertttt KE. Morris* . Harold L. Reader*t E.K Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.K Morris* . Harold L. Reader* KE. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.K Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.K Morris* . Harold L. Reader* Harold L. Reader* E.K Morris* .. , . KE. Morris*** . Harold L. Reader* James M. DeWitt . Harold L. Reader* James M. DeWitttt . Harold L. Reader* WH. Utz, Jr . Harold L. Reader* WH. Utz, Jr . Harold L. Reader* WH. Utz, Jr . Harold L. Reader* WH. Utz, Jr . Harold L. Reader**'ll WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner*'ll WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* Elmer W Wagner:j::j:* WH. Utz, Jr . WH. Utz, Jr . Frank A. Arnold:j::j::j: WH. Utz, Jr . Frank A. Arnold*

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 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. 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. . . . . . . .. Sept. 1999. . . . . . . .. Sept. 2000. . . . . . . .. Sept. 2001. Sept. 2002. . . . . . . ..

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. 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*1 Donald E. Scott. . . . . . .. Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes . . . . . .. Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. .. Freddie D. Adams. . . . .. Glenn E. Means Jimmie D. Lee. . . . . . . ..

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. 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 Freddie D. Adams Glenn E. Means Jimmie D. Lee Stanley M. Thompson

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. Dille . . . . . . . . . .. 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. . . . . .. Glenn E. Means . . . . . . .. Jimmy D. Lee . . . . . . . . .. Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle. . . . . . ..

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. . . . . . . . .. Jimmy D. Lee. . . . . . . . . . .. Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle John M. Nations. . . . . . . . ..

WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. WH. Utz, Jr.HH . . . . . . . .. W Marion Luna. . . . . . . . .. W Marion Luna. . . . . . . . .. W Marion Luna. . . . . . . . .. W Marion Luna. . . . . . . . ..

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Frank A. Arnold Frank A. ArnoldH:j:H Terry C. Alexander*'Il'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. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller

:j::j::j::j: Not a candidfate for reelection, per announcement: September 24, 1979. :j::j::j::j::j: Retirement effective: June 30, 1986. *'Il'll Appointed and Installed July 16, 1986. ยง Not elected to advance September 29, 1986. *1 Died in Office, March 13, 1996. *tAppointed Acting, April 14, 1997.

Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna Marion Luna. Marion Luna Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna. Marion Luna Marion Luna

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Narne of Lodge Hiram Harmony Howard Taylor Olive Branch Unity Ark Franklin Union Grover " Vandalia Williamsburg Sangamon Union Shawnee Chapel Eden . Tucker Boonville '" Auburn Central Perseverance Columbia Clarksville " St. Louis '" New London Greencastle Havana* Wellington Franklin Hiram Florida Florida Harmony Wyaconda Wyaconda Joachimt Springfield Ava Mexico Ringgold

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St. Charles. . . . . . .. Louisiana. . . . . . . .. New Franklin Springfield. . . . . . .. Alton . . . . . . . . . . .. Jackson . . . . . . . . .. Newark Franklin. . . . . . . . .. Calhoun. . . . . . . . .. Vandalia Williamsburg. . . . .. Springfield. . . . . . .. Jonesboro. . . . . . . .. New Santa Fe . . . .. Chapel Hill . . . . . .. Covington. . . . . . . .. Ste. Genevieve. . . .. Boonville . . . . . . . .. Auburn. . . . . . . . . .. Smithville . . . . . . .. Louisiana. . . . . . . .. Columbia. . . . . . . .. Clarksville. . . . . . .. Creve Coeur. . . . . .. New London. . . . . .. Greencastle . . . . . .. McFall , Dekalb . . . . . . . . . .. Alton . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Charles. . . . . . .. Florida. . . . . . . . . .. Florida. . . . . . . . . .. Jacksonville. . . . . .. LaGrange. . . . . . . .. LaGrange. . . . . . . .. Herculaneum. . . . .. Springfield. . . . . . .. Ava. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mexico . . . . . . . . . .. Camden Point. . . ..

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

County St. Charles . Pike . Howard . Greene . Madison . Cape Girardeau .. Knox . Howard . Henry . Fayette . Callaway . Sangamon . Union . Jackson . Lafayette . Washington . Ste. Genevieve . Cooper . Lincoln . Clay . Pike . Boone . Pike . St. Louis . Ralls . Sullivan . Gentry . Buchanan . Madison . St. Charles . Monroe . Monroe . Morgan . Lewis . Lewis . Jefferson . Sangamon . Douglas . Audrain . Platte .

State Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Illinois . . .. Missouri. .. Missouri. .. Missouri. ..

Date of Charter 1820 by G.L. of Tenn Oct. 11, 1821 May 6,1852 May 6, 1852 April 3, 1822 Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind May 8, 1852 April 3, 1822 May, 1852 Oct. 8, 1822 May 6, 1852 Oct. 25, 1822 Oct. 25, 1822 May, 1858 May 6, 1852 Oct. 9, 1822 Oct. 10, 1826 April 3, 1827 May 8, 1852 May 6, 1852 April 8, 1828 Oct. 5, 1830 Oct. 8, 1830 Oct. 24, 1836 Oct. 5, 1837 June 2, 1866 . Oct. 16, 1879 May 16, 1892 Oct. 5, 1837 Oct. 5, 1837 May 6, 1852 Dec. 1, 1852 Oct. 2, 1838 June 10, 1853 Oct. 11,1887 Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn Oct. 8, 1839 Oct. 13, 1887 May 6,1852 May 6, 1852

Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Surrendered April 4, 1825 Surrendered April, 1825 Conso!. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 22, 1999 United with "United No.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. Ill., 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 Conso!. with Perseverance No. 92, May 6, 1997 Conso!. with St. Louis Missouri No.1, Oct. 17, 1991 Surrendered 1862, on account of war Arrested April, 1879 Conso!. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 1, 1980 Consol. with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Conso!. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1, 1986 Conso!. with Lick Creek No. 302, Sept. 18, 1985 United with G.L. II!., 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 B.H. Ingram, G.M. Conso!. with Hebron No. 354, 1887 Arrested May, 1855

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Name of Lodge

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Temperance. . . . . .. Temple. . . . . . . . . .. Evergreen Far West. . . . . . . . .. Osage. . . . . . . . . . .. Lafayette . . . . . . . .. Lafayette . . . . . . . .. Triangle . . . . . . . . .. Humphreys . . . . . .. Humphreys Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah) . . . .. Independence. . . . .. Dawson. . . . . . . . . .. Cedar . . . . . . . . . . .. Graham . . . . . . . . .. Tully Clinton. . . . . . . . . .. Modena DeWitt. . . . . . . . . .. Coleman Mt. Moriah. . . . . . .. Des Moines Bolivar . . . . . . . . . .. Aetna . . . . . . . . . . .. Houston . . . . . . . . .. Iowa. . . . . . . . . . . .. Middle Grove. . . . .. Middle Grove. . . . .. Jacksonville. . . . . .. Rochester. . . . . . . .. Fairplay . . . . . . . . .. Sparta (Kabzeett) .. Martha Washington. Mineral Point. . . . .. Haynesville .. . . . .. Holt Middletown . . . . . .. Ozark. . . . . . . . . . ..

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County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Vandalia Mellville New Haven. '" Galena Little Osage Lexington Lexington Perryville Humphreys Humphreys

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Platte Dade Franklin Jo Daviess Vernon Lafayette Lafayette Perry Sullivan Sullivan

Illinois Missouri Missouri Illinois Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

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Oct. 9, 1839 May, 1858 Nov. 1, 1864 Oct. 11, 1839 May 6,1852 Oct. 8, 1840 Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 13, 1887 Oct. 13, 1989

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United with G.L. IlL, 1842 Surrendered 1863 Conso!. with Hope No. 251, June 23, 1992 Surrendered 1846 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested Dec. 1, 1866 Conso!. with Lexington No. 149,1882 Conso!. with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Conso!. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6,1984 Conso!. with Trenton No. 111

Hillsboro Independence Wellington Owensville Pleasant Hill Tully Carlyle Modena DeWitt St. Louis Florissant Burlington Bolivar Aetna Breckenridge Bloomington Middle Grove Middle Grove Jacksonville Rochester Fair Play Sparta Washington Mineral Point Haynesville Holt Middletown Springfield

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Montgomery . Missouri Jackson . Missouri Lafayette . Missouri Gasconade . Missouri Cass . Missouri Lewis . Missouri Clinton . Illinois Mercer . Missouri Carroll . Missouri City of St. Louis .. Missouri St. Louis . Missouri Iowa Ty Polk . Missouri Scotland . Missouri Caldwell . Missouri Iowa Ty Monroe . Missouri Monroe . Missouri Randolph . Missouri Andrew . Missouri Polk . Missouri Buchanan . Missouri Franklin . Missouri Wis.Ty Clinton . Missouri Clay . Missouri Montgomery . Missouri Greene . Missouri

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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. 14, 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. 18, 1900 Oct. 8, 1841 June 10, 1853 Oct. 11, 1842 May 25, 1854 May 25, 1854 May 25, 1854 Oct. 17, 1842

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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 Conso!. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9, 1969 Changed to "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 1844 Conso!. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 United with G.L. la., 1844 Surrendered 1863 Conso!. 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 Conso!. with Boliver No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 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

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Name of Lodge

Town

County

Chapel Hill . Lafayette Anderson ..... Glasgow . Howard Livingston Glasgow . Howard Livingston . Douglas . Marthasville . Warren Platte . Platte City . Platte . Moniteau Tipton . Tipton . Lewis Monticello . Monticello Lancaster . Lancaster . Schuyler Marion . Salem . Marion . St. Clair St. Clair . Belleville Osceola . Osceola . St. Clair . DeKalb Maysville . Maysville Dubuque . Dubuque . St. Marys . Perryville . Perry Iowa City . Marshal!. . Platteville . Benton Landmark . Melody . Warsaw . Pattonsburg . Pattonsburg . Davies . Saline Marshall . Iowa City Linn . Linn . Osage Rocheport . Rocheport . Boone Tebo . Clinton . Henry Alexandria . Alexandria . Clark . Marion College . Marion College Dickerson . Warren . Marion Roanoke . Armstrong . Howard Armstrong . Armstrong . Howard Danville . Danville . Montgomery Gorin . Gorin . Scotland Ashley . Ashley . Pike Bowling Green . Bowling Green . Pike Neosho . Neosho . Newton Hickory Grove . Hickory Grove . Callaway . Audrain Central . Molino Dana . Calhoun . Henry . Multanomah . Oregon City . Potter . Longwood Pettis Johnson . Warrensburg . Johnson Miami . Miami . Saline

Date of Charter

State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Illinois Illinois Missouri Missouri Iowa Ty Missouri Iowa Ty Missouri Wis.Ty Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Oregon Missouri Missouri Missouri

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Remarks

May, 1858 Oct. 11, 1842 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 11, 1842 Oct. 14, 1842 Aug. 7, 1866 Oct. 12, 1842 May 25,1854 Oct. 11, 1842 Oct. 11, 1842 Oct. 15, 1842 May 25, 1854 Oct. 10, 1843 May 25,1854 Oct. 10, 1843 Oct. 12, 1843 Oct. 12, 1843 May 9, 1864 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

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Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered Sept., 1876 Conso!. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 6,1979 Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883 Surrendered 1864 Conso!. with California No. 183, July 1, 1992 Arrested Oct., 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Arrested 1866 United with G.L. Ill., 1844 United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Destroyed 1861, by war Destroyed 1862, by war United with G.L. la., 1844 Surrendered Jan., 1864 United with G.L. of la., 1855 Destroyed 1861, by war United with G.L. Wise., 1844 Conso!. with Western Star No. 15, June 30, 1990 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" Changed to "Armstrong No. 70:, Oct., 1891 Conso!. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 15, 1977 Conso!. with Florence No. 261, 1892 Conso!. with Rutledge No. 572, Oct. 18, 1982 Surrendered Oct. 18, 1897 Changed to "Ashley No. 75" 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 Conso!. with Cambridge No. 63, Dec. 5,1978

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86 Mitchell 86 Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg't. Mo.Vol 87 Hardin 88 Bates 88 Olive Branch 88 Dresden 90 Prairie 90 King Solomon 91 Madison 94 Boone 94 Evening Star 95 Acacia 95 Pleasant Hill 95 Chapman 95 Meramec 96 St. Andrews 98 Western Star 99 Mt. Vernon 100 Canton 101 Green 101 Easton 101 Bogard 102 Bloomington 103 Carthage 105 Relief 106 Macon 106 106 107 Golden Square 108 New Madrid 108 Aztec 108 Gothic 108 Pineville 108 Altamont 109 Montezuma 109 Louisiana 111 St. Louis 112 Ezell

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County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

. Columbia. . . . . . . .. Johnson......... Missouri... May 9, 1850. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Destroyed 1861, by war . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Santa Fe Butler Union Dresden Harrisonville St. Catharine Madison Columbia Cuba 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

* Changed to Versailles No. 320

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Bates . Franklin . Pettis . Cass . Linn . Monroe . Boone . Crawford . Cape Girardeau .. Cass . St. Louis Shelby

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Lawrence Lewis Greene Buchanan Carroll Macon Jasper Pettis Macon Macon Saline Jackson New Madrid

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Randolph McDonald Daviess

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Ste. Genevieve St. Louis Clark

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Ty.ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Ty. ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Calif. Ty . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Ty.ofN.M.. Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .

Oct. 14, 1847 Oct. 9, 1847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 28, 1858. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 14, 1847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 19, 1867 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 12, 1847 June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 12, 1847 May 8, 1848. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 29, 1855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 5, 1848. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 8, 1848. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. June 2, 1866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 17, 1878 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 10, 1848. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 10, 1848 May 11, 1848 May 11, 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Closed with Mexican War No record except Dispensation 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 Went down during the Civil War Arrested 1853 United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Surrendered Dec. 27,1862 Consol. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 United with United No.5, 1857 Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Consol. 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 Consol. 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

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Narne of Lodge Maitland Waverly Sibley Border Laddonia Daviess Barnes Versailles* Helena Hiram . Kingston . Foster Erwin Dover Triplett . Cedar Dardenne Union Star Kirksville Live Oak Lorraine Constantine Charleston Barry West Prairie Hume . Sarcoxie Pleasant Mount Olean Ridgley Warrensburg Braymer Warrenton Prairieville Delphian Round Prairie Oregon Smithton " Papinsville

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County

Date of Charter

State

. Maitland . Holt . Missouri . Waverly . Lafayette . Missouri . Sibley . Jackson . Missouri . . Missouri Southwest City . McDonald . Laddonia . Missouri . Audrain . Gallatin Daviess . Missouri . Texas . Missouri . . Cabool . Missouri . Morgan . Versailles . Missouri . Helena . Andrew . St. Charles . Missouri St. Charles . Missouri Kingston . Caldwell . Missouri . Boston . Scott City of St. Louis .. Missouri . St. Louis . Dover . Lafayette . . Missouri . Missouri Triplett . Chariton . Fremont . Cedar . Missouri . Missouri St. Charles O'Fallon . . . Missouri . Union Star . Dekalb . Kirksville . Missouri , . Adair . Missouri . Pleasant Hill . Cass . . Missouri Ridgeway . Harrison Mississippi . Missouri . Charleston . . Missouri . Charleston . Mississippi . Cassville . Barry . Missouri . Clarkton . Dunklin . Missouri . Missouri Hume . Bates . Sarcoxie . Jasper . Missouri . Missouri . Olean . Miller. . Missouri . Olean . Miller . Ridgley . Missouri . Platte . Missouri . Warrensburg . Johnson . Missouri . Braymer . Caldwell Warren . Missouri . Warrenton . . Prairieville . Pike . Missouri . Birchtree . Shannon . Missouri . Missouri . Newark . Andrew . Holt . Missouri . Forest City Smithfield . Kan. Ty . . Bates . Papinsville . Missouri

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Oct. 1, 1867 May 9,1850 May 10, 1850 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 18, 1882 May 10, 1850 Oct. 19, 1878 May 10, 1850 Oct. 22, 1924 May 10, 1850 Oct. 19, 1867 May 10, 1850 May 9,1851. May 20,1850 Oct. 12, 1893 May 10, 1851. Oct. 19, 1867 Oct. 15, 1885 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 Oct. 17, 1889 June, 1851 May 28, 1859 Oct. 17, 1895 May 31,1855 May 31, 1855 May, 1855 May 28,1858

Remarks .

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Conso!' with Mound City No. 294, March 8,1988 Surrendered Jan. 28, 1860 . Surrendered 1863 Surrendered Oct., 1882 . Conso!. with Hebron No. 354, April 17, 1990 . Arrested 1876 . Conso!. with Mountain Grove No. 158, June 12, 1992 . Conso!. with Morgan No. 320, 1923 . Conso!. with Union Star No. 124, Oct. 3, 1988 . 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 . Arrested Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. . Conso!. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Nov. 5, 1998 . 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 . Conso!. with Breckenridge No. 334 . Surrendered 1856 . Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. . Surrendered July 31, 2000 . Arrested 1865 . Conso!. with Ewing No. 597, July 11, 1996 . United to form G.L. Kan. . Conso!. with Rockville No. 341, March, 1928

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Name of Lodge Middlebury Oriental Chain of Rocks Pleasant Grove Flint Hill John Dade Modern Windsor City Rising Star McGee Buffalo yancy Purdy Leavenworth Birming Berming Linn Creek Kansas Concord Ionic Spring Hill Giddings Cornwell Johnson Pacific Mendota Green City Edina Pleasant Robert Morris Clifton Hill Occidental Maryville Mirabile Portageville Eldorado Orient Francais Puxico Revere Fairmount Tuscumbia Benevolence

Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Middlebury Trenton Owen Otterville Flint Hill Cassville Humansville Windsor City Ebenezer College Mound Buffalo Pineville Purdy Leavenworth Faucett Faucett Linn Creek Wayandotte Concord Desloge SpringHill Nebraska City Rose Hill Greenville Pacific Protem Green City Edina Morrisville Savannah Clifton Hill Overland Maryville Mirabile Portageville Luray St. Louis City Puxico Revere Fairmount Tuscumbia Utica

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State

Mercer Grundy Lincoln Cooper St. Charles Barry Polk Carroll Greene Macon Dallas McDonald Barry

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Buchanan Buchanan Camden

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Callaway St. Francois Livingston Otoe Johnson Wayne Franklin Taney Sullivan Knox Polk Andrew Randolph St. Louis Nodaway Caldwell New Madrid Clark

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Stoddard Clark Clark Miller Livingston

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Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty Missouri Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty Missouri Missouri Missouri Neb. Ty Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

Date of Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

May 31,1855 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 14, 1880 May 31,1855 May 31, 1855 June 1, 1855 Oct. 1, 1867 June 1, 1855 May, 1858 June 1, 1855 May, 1855 June 1, 1855 Oct. 7, 1884 June 2, 1855 May 28, 1858 May 22,1853 May 26, 1855 May, 1855 June 1, 1855 Oct. 17, 1901 June 1, 1860 May 29, 1856 May 28,1856 Oct. 19, 1867 May 28,1856 Oct. 11, 1879 Oct. 16, 1884 May 29, 1856 Oct. 27, 1867 May 28,1856 Oct. 15, 1858 May 29, 1856 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, 1987

Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arrested 1872 Conso!. with Trenton No. 111, May 20,1880 Conso!. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Conso!. with Sedalia No. 236, Dec. 3, 1993 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 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,ApriI4, 1947 United to form G.L. Kan. Conso!. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Conso!. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Destroyed 1861, by war United to form G.L. Kan. Surrendered April, 1901 Conso!. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 19, 1987 Arrested Mar. 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Made no returns Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered April 25, 1885 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 Conso!. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Surrendered 1857 Conso!. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 Conso!. with Overland No. 623, Feb. 22, 1990 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Conso!. 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 Conso!. with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000

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Wolflsland Union (Bollinger) Union Powell Sturgeon Newton Winchester Griswold Kenner Des Moines Pyramid Novelty . Stewartsville California Modern Calhoun Hale City . Fairfield Dayton Morality Henry Clay Carter Sullivan . Zerubbabel Wilson Frankford Wellsville Wet Au Glaize Quitman Camden Washburn Sonora Jamesport Ravenwood Westville Pleasant Ridge Green Ridge Brumley Bent Rowley Rocky Mount Somerset

Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wolf Island Wolford's Store Union Powell Sturgeon Stark City Winchester Bellflower Athens Athens St. Louis Novelty Stewartsville California Humansville Calhoun Hale Fairfield Dayton Renick Millersburg Jefferson City Newtown Platte City Pocahontas Frankford Wellsville Wet Auglaise Quitman Camden Washburn Watson Jamesport Ravenwood Westville Pleasant Ridge Windsor Brumley Taos Dearborn Camp Ford Powersville

County

State

Date of Charter

Mississippi . Missouri. .. May 30, 1857 May, 1857 Bollinger . Missouri Franklin . Missouri. .. Oct. 19, 1867 McDonald . Missouri. .. Oct. 13, 1892 Boone . Missouri. .. May 30, 1857 Newton . Missouri. .. May 30, 1857 May,1857 Clark . Missouri Montgomery . Missouri May 28, 1858 May, 1858 Clark . Missouri Oct. 19, 1867 Clark . Missouri Sept. 21, 1916 City of St. Louis .. Missouri Knox . Missouri May 28,1859 DeKalb . Missouri May 29,1859 Moniteau . Missouri May 28,1859 Polk . Missouri. .. May, 1859 Henry . Missouri. .. Oct. 19, 1867 Carroll . Missouri. .. Oct. 15, 1886 Benton . Missouri. .. Oct., 1892 May, 1859 Cass . Missouri Randolph . Missouri Oct. 19, 1867 May, 1859 Callaway . Missouri Oct. 13, 1881 Cole . Missouri Putnam . Missouri. .. May 28, 1854 May 28,1859 Platte . Missouri Cape Girardeau .. Missouri. .. Oct. 16, 1879 Pike . Missouri. .. May 26,1859 Montgomery . Missouri May 30,1860 Camden . Missouri. .. May, 1860 May 30,1860 Nodaway . Missouri Ray . Missouri. .. May, 1859 Barry . Missouri. .. May, 1860 Atchison . Missouri. .. Oct. 19, 1867 May 30,1860 Daviess . Missouri Nodaway . Missouri. .. Oct. 13, 1892 Chariton . Missouri June 2,1866 Harrison . Missouri. .. May, 1860 Oct. 19, 1867 Henry . Missouri Miller . Missouri. .. Oct. 17, 1878 . Ty. ofN.M.. June 1, 1860 Platte . Missouri. .. Oct. 19, 1867 . Utah Ty. . .. June 1, 1860 May 29, 1861. Putnam . Missouri

Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Surrendered Aug. 22,1874 Went down 1863, by war Surrendered May, 1892 Surrendered Sept., 1903 Consol. with Centralia No. 59, June 2, 1994 Consol. with Granby No. 514, Dec., 1927 Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, April 18, 1978 Destroyed 1862, by war Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Consol. with Pomegranate No. 95, Feb. 11, 1998 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 Surrendered September 22, 1992 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 Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, Dec. 22, 1975 Surrendered 1862 Consol. with Skidmore No. 511, April 23, 1973 Went down 1861, by Civil War Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23,1981 Arrested Jan. 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, May 5,1980 Consol. with Marceline No. 481, July 20, 1968 Arrested 1863 Surrendered 1873 Consol. with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 Surrendered 1865 Consol. with Camden Point No. 169, March 3, 1992 Surrendered 1862 Consol. with Hartford No. 171, Jan. 7, 1994

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Alto Vista. . . . . . . .. Salisbury......... Orion Austin Forest City West Plains . . . . . .. Granby........... Quincy........... American Good Hope Emerson.......... Everett New Boston Mystic Tie. . . . . . . .. Farmers.......... Jasper............ Woodlawn......... Lamar Cypress........... Nevada Mitchell Claflin............ Warrenton Cardwell.......... DeWitt........... Lone Jack. . . . . . . .. Bucklin Ionic............. Weatherby Spencersburg...... Granville......... Manes Portland Keystone.......... Middle Fabius . . . .. Montgomery City. .. Clarkton.......... Rochester......... Carroll........... High Hill Glensted.......... Alanthus..........

Town Alto Vista. . . . . . . .. Salisbury......... St. Joseph Austin Forest City West Plains. . . . . .. Granby........... Quincy........... St. Louis. . . . . . . . .. Emerson.......... Everett New Boston Oak Ridge. . . . . . .. LaBelle........... Sarcoxie.......... Woodlawn . .. Lamar Laclede........... Nevada (Alpha) Columbus Protem........... Warrenton Cardwell......... DeWitt........... Lone Jack. . . . . . . .. Bucklin Rensselaer........ Weatherby Spencersburg...... Granville......... Manes Readsville Webster Grove. . . .. Downing.......... Montgomery City. .. Clarkton.......... Helena........... Norborne......... High Hill Glensted.......... Alanthus Grove. . ..

County Daviess......... Chariton........ Buchanan Cass Holt Howell.......... Newton......... Hickory......... City of St. Louis.. Marion.......... Cass Macon Cape Girardeau .. Lewis........... Jasper.......... Monroe......... Barton Linn............ Grundy Johnson Taney........... Warren Dunklin......... Carroll.......... Jackson......... Linn Ralls........... Dekalb Pike............ Monroe......... Wright Callaway St. Louis. . . . . . .. Schuyler........ Montgomery..... Dunklin......... Andrew......... Carroll.......... Montgomery Morgan......... Gentry..........

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 Missouri... Missouri...

Date of Charter May, 1861 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 19, 1867. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May,1861 May,1861 May 30,1861. May, 1861 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 17, 1867. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 30, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May, 1861 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 12, 1869 May 20, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 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. 19, 1899 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 27, 1863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 19, 1867 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 26,1864 " May 26, 1864. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 11, 1888 May, 1865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 25, 1865. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 2,1913 '" May 26,1865 May 26, 1865. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 26, 1865. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. May 26,1865. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sept. 19, 1917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 17, 1867. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 19, 1867 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct.,1867 Oct. 18, 1900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oct. 15, 1868. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Remarks 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 Conso!. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Conso!. with Coldwater No. 485,1894 Surrendered 1871 Conso!. with Excelsior No. 441, Sept. 25, 1997 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 Conso!. with Hornersville No. 215, Feb. 1, 1999 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 Surrendered Sept., 1881 Conso!. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Conso!. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27, 1929 United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 Conso!. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Conso!. with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 Surrendered May 12, 1919 Conso!. with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, G.M. Conso!. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 Consolo with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899 United with Versailles No. 320, March 22, 1943 United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939

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253 Lindley Lindley 253 Laredo Laredo 256 Shekinah Festus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 257 Lodge of Light Eagleville 258 Ravanna Ravanna 259 Lodge of Love Lancaster 261 Florence New Florence 264 Fayetteville Fayetteville 264 Kirbyville Hollister 266 Social Martinsburg 267 Aurora-Theodore St. Louis Roosevelt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 268 Lodge of Truth Atlanta Halltown 269 Rock Prairie 270 New Salem Winfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. New Market 274 New Market 275 Tranquillity Orearville Bunker 275 Bunker 277 Index Index 277 Wm. D. Muir Pilot Grove 278 Avilla Bower's Mills 278 Essex Essex 280 Reeds Spring Reeds Spring 280 Lodge of Peace Chilhowee 284 Lily Grant City 284 New Boston New Boston 285 Ear!. Coffey 286 Hesperian Virgil City Urich 286 Urich 289 Acacia Paradise 289 Graham Graham Wyaconda 290 Fairmont 294 Mound City Mound City 295 Moniteau Jamestown 296 Grove Webster Groves Cameron 296 Cameron 297 Ozark Fair Grove 298 Marble Hill Marble Hill 299 Temple Kansas City 300 Doric Elkland Barnard 301 White Hall

* Changed to Versailles No. 320

County Grundy Grundy Jefferson Harrison Mercer Schuyler Montgomery Johnson Taney Audrain St. Louis Macon Lawrence Lincoln Platte Saline Reynolds Cass Cooper Lawrence Stoddard Stone Johnson Worth Linn Davies Cedar Henry Clay Nodaway Clark Holt Moniteau St. Louis Clinton Greene Bollinger Jackson Webster Nodaway

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 Missouri

Date of Charter Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

15, 1868 15, 1868 15, 1868 5,1886 15, 1868 18, 1900 15, 1868 15, 1868

Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 29, 1915 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 11, 1878 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 29,1904 Sept., 1909 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct., 1868 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 19, 1889 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1868 Oct. 16, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 10, 1875 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868

Remarks Changed to "Laredo No. 253," 1898 Conso!. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6,1984 Arrested May 23, 1950, by J. M. Bradford, G.M. Charter Restored at Grand Lodge, Sept. 28, 1950 , .. Conso!. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10,2002 United with Mercer No. 35, Nov. 5, 1935 , .. Conso!. with Glenwood No. 427, Nov. 17, 1999 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 Conso!. with Overland-Occidental No. 623, June 14, 1990 Conso!. with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Conso!. with Ash Grove No. 100, Feb. 11, 1922 Conso!. with Moscow No. 558, to form Lincoln County No. 682 Surrendered Oct., 1878 Conso!. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan. 5, 1915 United with Salem No. 225, 1936 Arrested 1877 Conso!. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Arrested by G.L., 1904 Conso!. with Bloomfield No. 153, Feb. 4,1988 Surrendered April 8, 1931 Conso!. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908 Arrested Dec. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Conso!. with Western Star No. 15, Dec. 1, 1997 Surrendered Sept., 1888 United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Conso!. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Conso!. with Rosendale No. 404, Nov. 10, 1983 Conso!. with Williamstown No. 370, May 20, 1982 Conso!. with Oregon No. 139, July 1, 1996 , .. Conso!. with California No. 183, June 13, 1989 Surrendered 1874 Conso!. with Vincil No. 62,1888 , .. Arrested June 27,1944, byW. F. Woodruff, G.M. Conso!. with Trowell No. 440, Dec., 1899 Conso!. with Gate City No. 522, April 6, 1999 Conso!. with Webster No. 98, May 16, 1997 United with Valley No. 413, Jan. 20, 1955

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Faithful........... Signal............ Clarence Ashlar............ King Hiram . . . . . .. Kearney Mt. Pleasant. . . . . .. Kingsville......... St. Aubert. . . . . . . .. Rome .. . . . . . . . . .. Pine............. Altona............ Rural . . . . . . . . . . .. Osborn........... Eldorado Paulville.......... Chapel Hill Amazonia......... Many Springs Morgan* Jonathan......... Hardin........... Cornerstone....... Dockery New Home. . . . . . .. Kit Carson . . . . . . .. Cainsville......... Kennedy Bertrand Lathrop . . . . . . . . .. Paul Revere . . . . . ..

Fairdealing....... Minden Mines . . . .. Clarence Commerce........ Knoxville......... Kearney Ellington......... Kingsville......... St. Aubert. . . . . . . .. Rome............ Bradley.......... Altona........... Kansas City. . . . . .. Osborn........... Luray Brashear......... Chapel Hill Amazonia......... Many Springs Versailles Denver........... Hardin........... St. Louis. . . . . . . . .. Meadville Sprague.......... Elizabethtown..... Cainsville......... Elmo Bertrand Lathrop.......... Hazelwood........

Ripley . Missouri . Barton . Missouri . . Missouri . Shelby Scott . Missouri . Ray . Missouri . Clay . Missouri . Gentry . Missouri . Johnson . Missouri . Callaway . Missouri . Douglas . Missouri . Ripley . Missouri . Bates . Missouri . Jackson . Missouri . DeKalb . Missouri . Clark . Missouri . Adair . Missouri . Lafayette . Missouri . Andrew . Missouri . Oregon . Missouri . Morgan . Missouri . Worth . Missouri . Ray . Missouri . City of St. Louis .. Missouri . Linn . Missouri . Bates . Missouri . Colfax . Ty. ofN.M.. Harrison . Missouri . Nodaway . Missouri . Mississippi . Missouri . Clinton . Missouri . St. Louis . Missouri .

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. 12, 1869 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 8, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1879 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 13, 1820 Oct. 30, 1870 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 26, 1923

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332 332 332 333 336 337 338 340 340

Clark City .. . . . . .. Ryland........... Excello........... Chillicothe........ Oak Grove Malta............ Myrtle............ Amity............ Jericho...........

Clark City . . . . . . .. Berlin............ Excello........... Chillicothe........ Pink Hill Malta Bend . . . . . .. Millville.......... Smithton......... Jericho...........

Clark Gentry Macon Livingston Jackson Saline Ray Pettis Cedar

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

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State

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Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

Date of Charter

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Remarks 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 Consol. with Liberty No. 31, June 8,1992 Consol. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Conso!. with Temple No. 299, April 21, 1987 Consol. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20, 1971 Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Aug. 6, 1992 Consol. with Colony No. 168, Oct. 21, 1999 Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Consol. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Consol. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Consol. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Surrendered Jan 31, 2000 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9, 1975 Consol. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. 1, 1984 Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 25, 1993 Consol. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 1991 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. Consol. with Paul Revere Progress No. 657, March 28, 1996 Surrendered 1875 Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Consol. 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. Consol. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23, 1921 Surrendered Jan., 1884 Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M.

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Narne of Lodge Relief Rockville Agricola Landmark . Spring Creek America Ash Grove Cimarron Wadesburg Lone Star Tyrian . Mosaic Ben Franklin Benton Phelps . Young's Creek Auxvasse Comfort Northwest Garrett King David Warsaw Unanimity Craig Non Pareil Mandeville Amity Golden Rule Wilderness Plumb Kilwinning Warsaw Berlin Coatesville Richland Mt. Ararat Harmony Boone East Prairie

Town . Republic . Rockville . Petersburg Kennett . Lecoma . Bates . Ash Grove . Cimarron . Creighton . Lone Star Johnstown . Belleview . Savannah . St. Louis Phelps City . Rowena . Auxvasse . Rocky Comfort . Tarkio . Arcola . Kansas City . Warsaw . Weston . Craig . East Lynne . Mandeville . Filley . Jonesburg . Wilderness . Middletown . Downing . Warsaw . Fairport . Coatesville . Richland . Topaz . Vibbard . Columbia . East Prairie

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greene Bates Henry Dunklin Dent St. Louis Greene Colfax Cass Gentry Bates Iron Andrew City of St. Louis Atchison Audrain Callaway. McDonald Atchison Dade Jackson Benton Platte . Holt Cass Carroll . Cedar Montgomery Oregon Montgomery Schuyler Benton DeKalb Schuyler Pulaski Douglas Ray Boone Mississippi

State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .

Date of Charter Oct. 13, 1870 May 10, 1900 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 16, 1884 Sept. 19, 1919 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 14, 1875 Oct. 2, 1882 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13 1870 Oct. 14, 1886 Oct., 1870 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 16, 1884 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 Sept. 1, 1904

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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 . Conso!. with Good Hope No. 218, May 5, 1990 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 . Conso!. with Star of the West No. 133, Oct. 25, 1997 . Conso!. with Savannah No. 71, July, 1886 . Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. . Surrendered 1881 . Conso!. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 . Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. . Conso!. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23,1998 . Conso!. 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. . Conso!. with Jewel No. 480, Feb. 13, 1979 Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. . Conso!. 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. . Conso!. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 . Arrested Feb. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. . Conso!. with Parrott No. 308, July 27,1984 . Conso!. with Glenwood No. 427,1881 . Arrested Feb. 1898, by F. J. Tygard, G.M. . United with Pilot Knob No. 182, Jan. 27,1940 . Conso!. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 . Conso!. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 . Conso!. with Charleston No. 407, July 14, 1988

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Name of Lodge

385 385 386 388 389 390 394 394 395 395 396 401 401 402 402 404 404 405 405 406 406 407 407 408 409 409 409 411 413 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 421 423 423 425 425 426

Reynolds .......... Alexander ......... Dayton ........... Chula ............ Arcana ........... Marionville ........ Dagan ............ Lucerne .......... Latimer .......... Hatfield .......... Western Light ..... Centre............ Carterville ........ Gavel ............ Malta ............ Alexandria ........ Rosendale ......... Meridian Sun ...... Everton........... Malden ........... Ituraea ........... Houston .......... Royal ............ Montrose ......... Unity ............ Civil Bend ........ Louisville ......... Joppa ............ Valley ............ Hunnewell ........ Cache ............ Covenant ......... Clear Creek ....... Star... '" ........ Itaska ............ Euclid .. " ........ Urbana ........... Newburg.......... Galt.............. Cedar City ........ Green Ridge ....... Leesville ...... , ...

Town Centerville ........ Bedford .......... Dayton ........... Chula ............ Harris ........... Marionville ....... Mendon .......... Lucerne .......... Licking ........... Hatfield .......... Louisburg......... Lebanon .......... Carterville ........ New Cambria...... Malta Bend ....... Alexandria ........ Rosendale ........ Austin ........... Everton .......... Malden ........... Hannibal ......... Wellington ........ Mooresville ....... Montrose ......... Richmond ......... Civil Bend ........ Louisville ......... Hartville ......... Bolckow .......... Hunnewell ........ St. Louis.......... Carrollton ....... , Lincoln ........... Taberville ......... St. Louis.......... Versailles ......... Urbana ......... " Competition ....... Galt ............. Cedar City ........ Green Ridge ....... Leesville ..........

County Reynolds ........ Livingston ....... Cass ............ Livingston ....... Sullivan ......... Lawrence ........ Chariton ........ Putnam ......... Texas ........... Harrison ........ Dallas .......... Laclede ......... Jasper .......... Macon .......... Saline .......... Clark ........... Andrew ......... Cass ............ Dade ........... Dunklin ......... Marion .......... Lafayette ........ Livingston ....... Henry .......... Ray ............ Daviess ......... Lincoln ......... Wright .......... Andrew ......... Shelby .......... St. Louis ........ Carroll .......... Benton .......... St. Clair......... City of St. Louis .. Morgan ......... Dallas .......... Laclede ......... Grundy ......... Callaway ........ Pettis ........... Henry ..........

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 ... Missouri ... Missouri ... Missouri ...

Date of Charter 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 ................... Oct. 19, 1898 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 12, 1893 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 17, 1901 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 22, 1896 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 15, 1885 ................... Oct. 13, 1881 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 17, 1878 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 13, 1871 ................... Oct. 17, 1878 ................... Oct. 17, 1902 ................... Oct. 16, 1872 ................... Oct. 17, 1873 ................... Oct. 12, 1871 ................... Oct. 14, 1871 ................... Oct. 12, 1872 ................... Oct. 16, 1872 ................... Oct. 16, 1872 ................... Oct. 16, 1872 ................... Oct. 12, 1872 ................... Oct. 15, 1886 ................... Oct. 16, 1872 ................... Oct. 15, 1890 ................... Oct. 17, 1872 ................... Sept. 29, 1904 .................. Oct. 16, 1872 ...................

Remarks 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. Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Feb. 17, 1931 Consol. with Riddick No. 361, Dec. 22, 1992 Consol. with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Consol. with Webb City 512, Jan. 1, 2001 Surrendered Oct., 1900 Consol. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. 1, 1968 Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by G.L. Consol. with Savannah No. 71, Nov. 5, 1992 Arrested Aug. 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec. 23, 1986 with Four Mile No. 212, Sept. 17, 1998 Consol. with Hannibal No. 188, 1880 Destroyed by fire Dec. 19, 1873 Arrested Aug. 1893, by J. R. Parson, G.M. Consol. with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Surrendered 1876 Arrested Oct. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Consol. with Silex No. 75, Oct. 28, 1977 Consol. with Norwood No. 622, June 6, 1991 Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Oct. 26, 1981 Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 18, 1998 Gardenville No. 644, April 22, 1999 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, 1880 United with Shawnee No. 653, Feb 24, 1933 Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Dec. 8, 1994 Consol. with Meridian No.2, Oct. 7, 1968 Consol. with Versailles No. 117, 1885 Consol. with Hermitage No. 288, Dec. 7, 1991 Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 7, 1978 Arrested 1904, by G.L. Consol. with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Arrested Oct. 1886, by G.L.

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Name of Lodge

Town

County

Sedgwickville . Sedgwickville. Bollinger . Rothville . Rothville . " . Chariton Louisville .. Louisville. Lincoln . Pittsville . Holden .. Johnson . Iron Mountain. Iron Mountain. Iron . Winona . Winona . Shannon . Cement . Halfway . Polk . Dauphine . Dauphine . Osage . . Black Oak . Preston . Hickory Competition . Competition . . Laclede . Macon Silent Temple . Macon . Livingston . Wheeling . Wheeling. St. Nicholas . Cave Spring . Greene " . LaMonte . LaMonte . Pettis . Ash Grove . Greene Ash Grove.. . Gothic . Alexandria . Clark . Tuscumbia . . Tuscumbia . Miller Lafayette . Corder . Lafayette " . Mt. Lebanon . Mt. Moriah . Harrison . Burlington . Burlington . . Nodaway Anchor . Crestwood . . St. Louis West Gate . City of St. Louis .. . St. Louis . St. Louis Westgate . Kirkwood . . Dade . Greenfield . Greenfield Browning . Fairview . Linn . Jacoby . Darlington . Gentry . Piedmont . Piedmont . Wayne . Bois d'Arc . Bois d'Arc . Greene '" Argyle . Nevada . Vernon . Raymore . Raymore . Cass . Verona . Verona . . Lawrence Lincoln . Benton . Benton . . Pemiscot . Cecil . Cottonwood Pt. . Reynolds . Barnesville . Ellington . Hinton . Hinton . Boone Triple Tie . Brazeau . Perry " . Melville . Dadeville . Dade . Cowgill . Caruthersville . Pemiscott. '" . Santa Fe . Santa Fe . Monroe . Cunningham . Chariton Lake . . . Lafayette Aullville . Concordia .

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 . Missouri . Missouri .

Date of Charter Oct. 14, 1886 Oct. 21, 1897 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 10, 1894 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 16, 1872 . . . April 6, 1887 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 13, 1831 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 16, 1872 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct., 1873 Oct., 1873 . Aug. 17, 1901 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. 16, 1872 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873

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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 Eminence No. 607, Jan. 2,1997 . Conso!. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 20, 1929 . Surrendered 1879 . Conso!. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890 . Conso!. with Laclede No. 83, May 7,1987 . 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. . Surrendered 1879 . Conso!. with Nodaway No. 470, Oct. 7, 1991 . Conso!. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. . Conso!. with Kirkwood No. 484, Oct. 11, 1998 Conso!. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Surrendered Aug., 1899 . Consolo with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7,1996 . 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 . Conso!. with Polo No. 232, Nov. 1, 1993 . Conso!. with Paris Union No. 19, May 26, 2000 . Arrested Nov. 7, 1876 . Changed to "Concordia No. 464," Jan. 13, 1920

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Name of Lodge Concordia Silver City Gaynor City Centre View Southwest Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden Jacoby Racine Triangle Rich Hill Union Clinton Irish Grove Paragon Herndon Chilhowee Lock Springs Pittsville Vernon Lewistown Globe West Prairie Strafford Kaseyville Pee Dee Paynesville Harmony Jameson Philadelphia Prairie Home Avalon Euclid Clearmont Biswell New Hampton Chariton Senath Exeter Milford

Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Concordia Silver City Parnell Centre View Southwest City Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden City Darlington Seneca Butler Rich Hill LaJunta Clinton Milton Green Ridge Herndon Chilhowee Lock Springs Pittsville Bronaugh Lewistown Louisiana Clarkton Strafford Kaseyville '" Musselfork Paynesville St. Louis Jameson Philadelphia Prairie Home Bedford Crestwood Clearmont Browning New Hampton Guthridge Mills Senath Exeter Milford

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State

Lafayette Grant Nodaway Johnson McDonald Lawrence Nodaway Nodaway Barton Gentry Newton Bates Bates

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Henry Atchison Pettis Saline Jackson Davies Johnson Vernon Lewis Pike Dunklin Greene Macon Chariton Pike St. Louis Daviess Marion Cooper Livingston St. Louis Nodaway Linn Harrison Chariton Dunklin Barry Barton

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Missouri ... Ty.ofN.M.. 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 . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri . Missouri .

Date of Charter Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 16, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct,. 17,1901 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 29, 1881 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Sept. 6, 1906 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 12, 1876 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 11,1877 Sept. 17,1917 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 12, 1882 Sept. 21, 1918 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 28, 1925 Oct., 1882 Oct. 22, 1902 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882

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Consol. 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. Consol. with Anderson No. 621, July 2, 1996 United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Consol. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Consol. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Consol. with McFall Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Surrendered Oct., 1877 Consol. with Butler No. 254, Dec. 28, 1987 United with G.L. ofN.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. Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, Oct. 6, 1986 Consol. with Jamesport No. 584, Jan. 2, 1989 Arrested 1875 United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26, 1943 Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Consol. 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 United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Consol. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5,1917 Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Consol. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14, 1984 Consol. with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Consol. with Cooper No. 36, Feb. 23, 1999 Consol. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Consol. with Magnolia No. 626, Aug. 24, 1989 Consol. with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Surrendered June 20, 1925 Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Jan. 1, 1994 Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Jan. 2, 1989 Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Consol. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970

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No.

Name of Lodge

517 518 519 519 520 520 521 523 523 524 525 529 529 530 530 533 537 541 542 542 543 544 544 546 546 547 552 553 556 557 558

Seligman . Oriental . Turney . Crane . Toltee . . Clifton Heights Lockwood . Kidder . Stinson . Spickardsville . Cunningham . Niangua . Apollo . Ritchey . Peculiar . Walker . Bethel . Franklin . Ferguson . Ferguson-Berkeley .. Fides . Mexico . Algabil . Prairie Hill . Orient . Southgate . Calhoun . Cla~~sburg . PraIrIe . Blairstown . Moscow .

560 562 563 567 569 569 574 577 580 581 583 584 585 589 589 591 592

Nelson . Nelson Deepwater . Deepwater york . Kansas City Miller . Miller Marlborough . Kansas City. Tiff City . Tiff City .. Lamonte LaMonte Ewing Ewing . Houston . Gant Illmo . Scott City Novinger . Novinger . Red Bird Red Bird Shamrock . Auxvasse Duncan . Duncan . Grove Spring Grove Spring Barnett . Barnett Stoutsville . Stoutsville

Seligman ..... Blackburn .. Turney . Crane , Mexico . St. Louis Lockwood Kidder Stinson . Spickard . Sumner Niangua .. Creve Coeur . Ritchey . Peculiar Walker Bethel. . St. Clair Ferguson . Ferguson Kansas City Mexico St. Louis Prairie Hill Kansas City . Kansas City Calhoun Clarksburg Gilman Blairstown Moscow .

* Changed to Missouri-Commonwealth No.1 t Changed to Aurora Theodore Roosevelt No. 267

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Date of Charter

State

Barry Saline Clinton Stone. . . . . . . . . .. .......... ...." St. Louis . . . . . . .. Dade Caldwell Lawrence Grundy Chariton . . . . . . .. Webster " St. Louis . . . . . . .. Newton . . . . . . . .. Cass. . . . Vernon. . . . . . . . .. Shelby. . . . . . . . .. Franklin . . . . . . .. ???? .. . . . . . . . . .. ???? . . . . . . Jackson. . . . . . . .. Audrain. . . . . . . .. St. Louis Chariton Jackson Jackson Henry . . . . . . . . .. Moniteau. . . . . . .. Harrison . . . . . . .. Henry . . Lincoln .. . . . . . ..

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 .

Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 15, 1990 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 13, 1892 July 4,1882 Oct. 11, 1892

Saline . . Henry . . . . . . . . . Jackson. . . . Lawrence. . . . . . .. Jackson. McDonald . . Pettis. . . Lewis. . . . . . . . . .. Audrain. . . . . . . .. Scott . . . . . . . . . .. Adair. . . . . . . . . .. Gasconade. . . . . .. Callaway. . . . . . .. Webster. . . . . . . .. Wright.. . Morgan Monroe

Missouri .. Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

Oct. 12, 1893 Oct. 17, 1895. . . Oct. 17, 1895 Sept. 29, 1904 Oct. 26, 1927 Sept. 29, 1904 Sept. 29, 1905 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 27, 1905 Sept. 27, 1906 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 26, 1907

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Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 22, 1896 Oct. 11, 1883 Oct. 10, 1894 Oct. 11, 1893 Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 22, 1902 Oct. 16, 1886 . Oct. 16, 1884 Oct. 15, 1885 Sept. 18, 1918 Oct. 15, 1885 . Sept. 21, 1916 Oct. 12, 1887 Oct. 11, 1888 Oct. 16, 1889 ..

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Arrested May 4,1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Nov. 21,1996 Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Consol. with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Consol. with Meridian No.2, Jan. 23, 1997 Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 26,1987 Consol. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22,1948 Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 2,1974 Consol. with Mendon No. 628, Feb. 14, 1989 Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 21, 1990 Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Consol. with Berkeley No. 667, Sept. 11, 1998 Changed name to Masters Lodge #542 Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916 Consol. with Algabil Freedom No. 636, April 27, 1996 Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Consol. with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20, 2000 Consol. with Orient No. 546, June 26, 1992 Consol. with Windsor No. 29, Oct. 4, 1994 Consol. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 Consol. with Bethany No. 97, April 24, 1990 United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Consol. with New Salem No. 27 to form Lincoln County No. 682 Consol. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, Aug. 8, 2002 Consol. with Mt. Vernon 99, Dec. 7, 1999 United with Blue Springs No. 337, July. 5, 2001 Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7, 1926 Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12,2002 United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Consol. with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Consol. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 United with Cuba No. 312, July I, 1936 Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1983 Changed to "Grove Spring No. 589," 1913 United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Nov. 12,2001 Arrested Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M.

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Name of Lodge

Town

LaRussell LaRussell Blodgett Blodgett Cecil Cottonwood Point Cole Camp Cole Camp Emmanuel Bado Bosworth Bosworth Elvins Flat River Morehouse Morehouse Strasburg Strasburg Craig Craig Victory Pomona Centertown Centertown Marion Mercer Fairview Fairview Maple Neelyville Wallace Park Wallace Moundville Moundville Tower Grove St. Louis Steele Steele Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Weaubleau Weaubleau Triangle St. Louis Jennings Jennings Trinity St. Louis Northeast Kansas City Grain Valley Grain Valley Clever Clever Noel Noel Elmer Elmer University Clayton Parma Parma Cleveland Cleveland Pilgrim St. Louis Commonwealth* St. Louis Paul Revere-Progress Florissant Purity Creve Coeur Theodore Rooseveltt . University City Clarence Clarence Kansas City Rockhill Aldrich Aldrich Wardell Wardell Lilbourn Lilbourn Berkely Ferguson Crestwood Crestwood Viburnam Viburnam St. John Lewis and Clark Harry S. Truman Grandview

County Jasper. . . . . . . . .. Scott. . . . . . . . . .. Pemiscot . . . . . . .. Benton Texas. . . . . . . . . .. Carroll. . . . . . . . .. St. Francois. . . . .. New Madrid. . . .. Casso Holt. . . . . . . . . . .. Howell. . . . . . . . .. Cole. . . . . . . . . . .. Mercer. . . . . . . . .. Newton. . . . . . . .. Butler Buchanan. . . . . .. Vernon City of St. Louis .. Pemiscot . . . . . . .. Miller. . . . . . . . . .. Hickory. . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. Jackson. . . . . . . .. Jackson Christian. . . . . . .. McDonald. . . . . .. Macon. . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. New Madrid Casso City of St. Louis .. City of St. Louis.. St. Louis. . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. City of St. Louis.. Shelby. . . . . . . . .. Jackson. . . . . . . .. Polk. . . . . . . . . . .. Pemiscott. . . . . . .. New Madrid. . . .. St. Louis . . . . . . .. St. Louis Iron. . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . .. Jackson. . . . . . . ..

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 Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

Date of Charter Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1907 Sept. 30, 1908 Oct. 28, 1926 Oct. 2, 1913 Sept. 13, 1908 Sept. 30, 1908 Sept. 20, 1909 Sept. 29, 1909 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. 29, 1915 Sept. 21, 1916 Sept. 21, 1916 April 19, 1916 Sept. 21,1916 Sept. 18, 1918 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 22,1920 Sept. 22, 1920 Sept. 21, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 5, 1921 Sept. 21, 1921 Oct. 17, 1923 Oct. 22, 1924 Nov. 12,2001 Oct. 26, 1927 Sept. 2, 1951 Sept. 30, 1932 Sept. 29, 1953 Sept. 27,1961 Feb. 1, 1980 Sept. 28, 1987 Sept. 25, 1991

Remarks 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. Conso!. with Shawnee No. 653, Dec. 22,1992 Conso!. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5, 1925 Conso!. with Hale City No. 216, March 20, 1995 Conso!. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Conso!. with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 Conso!. with Mound City No. 294, Feb. 28, 1989 Conso!. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 Conso!. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 Conso!. with Poplar Bluff No. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Surrendered May 2,1925 Conso!. with Meridian No.2, Oct. 11, 1973 Conso!. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 Conso!. with Ionia No. 381, Aug. 21, 1923 Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 Conso!. with Clayton 601, July 12, 1990 Conso!. with Ferguson-Berkeley, May 6, 1999 Conso!. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Conso!. with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Conso!. with Blue Springs No. 337, Sept. 5, 2002 United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 Conso!. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 Conso!. with Clayton No. 601, July 3, 1981 Conso!. with Malden No. 406, Oct. 11, 1977 Conso!. with Grand River No. 276, Nov. 21, 1996 Conso!. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Conso!. with Missouri No.1, April 19, 1975 Conso!. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Conso!. with Webster Groves No. 84, Nov. 26, 1991 Conso!. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Conso!. with Censer No. 172, Sept. 14, 1998 Conso!. with Heroine No. 104, Nov. 12,2001 Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Conso!. with adorn No. 671, April 7, 1988 Conso!. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983 Conso!. with Ferguson No. 542, Sept. 11, 1998 Conso!. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Conso!. with Lebanon No. 77, Aug. 5, 2000 Conso!. with Florissant No. 668, Dec. 11, 1995 Conso!. with Summit No. 263, Sept. 17,2002

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Fielding A. Poe. . . . . . . . . . . Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. . . . . . Daniel R. Quesenberry. . . . . . . . . . .. Robert J. Crede. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William H. Chapman. . . . . . . . . . . .. Bruce R. Austin. . . . . Gus O. Nations. . . . . . K. Roger Pennel . . . . . John Hess. . . . . . . . Dale C. Motter Frank P. Wiltley, Jr. .. Thomas H. McCrackin, III . Bob L. Detherow. . . . . Robert M. Fenlon. . . . Carnell Cutbirth. . . . . Arlie Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Larry F. Barriner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alvin J. Lauener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Teddie E. Harrison. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Richard Harrison 1. Marion W. Dey Claud F. Stephens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Gary K. Brown Dean E. Latimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. Marion Luna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dennis C. McGuire. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joseph E. Manson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Matthew W. Cobban. Gary J. Barron. . . . . . Robert L. Harder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. Bert Thacker Joe W. Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............................... Earl K. Dille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. James A. Noland, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. John W. Wetzel ' Robert M. Barrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Randall J. Jones. . . .. . George A. Jursch .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laymon A. Allgood. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harry Gershensen, Jr

Florissant Springfield. . . . . . .. Raytown......... Jefferson City. . . .. Webster Groves . .. Charlston . . . . St. Louis. . . . . . . .. Fairfax Liberty Kirksville Laddonia. . St. Louis. . . . . . . .. Springfield. . . . . .. Mexico. . . . . . . . .. Galena Pineville......... St. Louis. . . . . . . .. Joplin Independence Independence Columbia........ Advance......... Rich Hill. . . . . . . .. Marshall Piedmont. Farmington.......

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Alabama. . . . . . Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arkansas Austria Belgium. . . . . . Brazil-Acre Brazil-Algoss Brazil-Amazonas Brazil-Bahia. . . . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Brasilia Brazil-Ceara Brazil-Espirito Santo Brazil-Goias . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Mato Grosso. . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Mato Grosso do Sui. . . . . . .. Brazil-Rio de Janeiro. . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Rio Grand do Norte Brazil-Rio Grande do SuI Brazil-Minas Gerais. . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Maranhao Brazil-Para. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Parana. . . . . . . . . . . .. Brazil-Paraiba Brazil-Pernambuco Brazil-Piaui . . . . . . . Brazil-Rondonia. . . . . . . . Brazil-Roraima . . . . . . . Brazil-Santa Catarina . . . . Brazil-Sao Paulo Brazil-Sergipe Brazil-Tocantions British Columbia . . . . . . . . . .. Canada ' Chile China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Colorado Columbia-Barranguilla Columbia-Bogata . . . . . . . . . .. Columbia-Cartagena. . . . . . . . ..

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Horace Hampton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Stanley R. Foulke . Douglas A. Sherns . Henry Burkhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jack P. Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jack Stockburger Dr. Leo Kandel. Bernard Clarinval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Isaac Samuel De Carval Ho Nacimento Renan Correa Peixoto Joso Antonio de Souza Filmo .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jesus Navaez DaSilva Jose Aroujo DeVasconcelos . . Osman Furtado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias. . .. Walter Rossi . Ulysses U. Bittencourt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Waldisar Queiroga e Silva Valnyr Goulart Jacques Ronaldo Braga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joaquim Elids Fiho . Jorge H.S. DeMatos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Arnaldo Mazza, Jr . . Fernando Pinto de Araujo . Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves Ivonisio Damasceno Djalma Ouriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Erasmo Figuerira Chaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Nordan John V. Lawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alfredo E. Bawden . J.H. Morre, III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles B. McCulloh . Victor Rojas Aguilar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Carloe Steer Luna

Fairfield Villa Dominico Chandler Winslow Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 Brussels Maceio Mansus-AM Itapetininga Brasilia Goiania Cuiaba Rio de Janeiro Natal Rio Grande do SuI Belo Horizonte Para Recife, Pernambuco Porta Velho Lacerda Santa Catarina Sao Paulo

Islington, Ontario Taiwan Craig Bogata Magangue (Bolivar)

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Freddie Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Marshall......... . Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . .. John House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mansfield Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . .. George E. Winslow. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Capitola, CA. . . . .. . Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Richard W. Allgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cape Girardeau. .. . Czech Republic Neosho Delaware Walker L. Walker Edward E. McInteer. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Denmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Stanton T. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Buckner District of Columbia . . . . . . . . .. Edwin W Parker Neosho Dominican Republic Ecuador Lawrence N. Weenick . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis P. Vincent Kinkead. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Farmington....... . EI Salvador. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ronald D. Miller Columbia England Elmer E. Revelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ellisville......... . Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. John Nations St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Florida Stanley Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Richmond........ . France (Natl.l. . . . . . . . . . . .. Gabon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William J. Bowser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Joseph D. Robert Downey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William Webb Edwards . . . . . . . . . .. Branson.......... . Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. James D. Sutton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Piedmont Guatemala. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Barney Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Gainesville '" Haiti (Grand Orient) Jeffrey O. Nations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Hawaii Leslie F. Denney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Honduras . . . . .. ........................................................... Hungary Albert G. Tindall .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Iceland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dennis L. Hammack Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Frank P. Lesinski, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Union........... . Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Marvin Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bonne Terre. . . . .. . Danny Ferguson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Calhoun . . . . . . . .. . Iran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Daniel F. Cole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ronald P. Krueger St. Louis Ireland Randall M. Berger .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis Italy (Grand Orient) Frederich M. Woodruff Paul B. Tobias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chesterfield Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. Morgan Donelson . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Princeton........ . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. William J. Hill. '" Kansas City Kentucky Robert E. Hardester . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis. . . . . . . .. . Louisiana . . . . . . . . . .. Vern H. Schneider St. Louis Luxembourg Ronald Bollinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis Maine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Richard Smith St. Louis Manitoba Maryland. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas C. Warden. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Owensville....... . Robert R. Bradshaw. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Boonville......... . Massachusetts . . . . . . . .. Hoyt Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Roach........... . Mexico-Benito Juarez. . . . . . . . .. Bob C. Gowin Independence Mexico-Cosmos Kansas City Mexico-El Potosi Ralph P. Bunnell Donald E. Baker Branson Mexico-Nueva Leon

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Carl E. Aspland, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. East Hampton Augusto Beckford-Bright . . . . . . . . . . .. San Jose Emilio Soto George. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Havanna James E. Turner Soren Nielson .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Copenhagan Bill F. Greschel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Reston, Virginia Hector B. Penson Francisco Javier Moreno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Earl of Eglinton and Winton Olli Miettinen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas Earl Embree WH. Robinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Albert Chavihot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sam B. Owens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. P. Argyropoulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas V. Contreras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Santa Ana London Turku Casselberry Dover Libreville Blackshear Athens Guatemala City

Peter Frohmader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. San Pedro Sula Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Clarence D. Parkhiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles Bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Girish Shastri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Mohammed Gholi Ghavan Richard C. Thistle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Rev. John A. Fulton Daniel Doran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Adriana Villate Masato Imamura Clifford D. Knauss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Louie L. Bulla Murray C. House Prosper Schroeder Wayne T. Adams Thomas Sidebottom Walter W Conway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alan Haig Jelalian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Tomas Guera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Antonio Hernandez Alvaro Rodriguez Rodriguez Benito M. Flores

Rey Kjavik Nezperce Rushville Bombay Huntington Carrickmacross Tel-Aviv Ferrara Halstead Bonnevoice Winnipeg Baltimore Boston Torreon, Coahuila Chihuahua, Mexico San Luis Potosi, Mexico Monterrey

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路................. . Mexico-Occidental Mexicana. . .. '" Jose Carlos Flores . C.O. Husing Rock Port. . . . . Mexico-Tamaulipas Amado Abrego V . 路 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Mexico-Valle de Mexico Lic Valention Rincon. . . . Sheldon H. Snitz Overland Park, KS.. . Mexico-York Fred W Von Son . Edwin L. Smith . . . . . . . . . Marceline Michigan W Don Baugher Howard V. "Jake" Jacobs St. Charles. . . . . . .. . Minnesota Henry R. Van Geest . Marvin R. Davis. . . Marchfield . . .. . Mississippi Van Aubrey Evans . Robert D. Jenkins. . Kansas City Montana. . . . . . .. Donald W Schenck . William R. Robbins Trenton. . . . . . . . . .. . Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . Jerry L. Rittenburg James Spencer Grandview. . . . . . .. . Nevada Gerald L. Ogle . Robert L. Wright. . . St. Joseph New Brunswick Earl I. Murrary David H. Lewis St. Louis New Hampshire David G. Thompson . Elmer Copeland Bowling Green New Jersey William J. Brierley . Brent Motter Kirksville. . . . . . . .. . New Mexico *1 Rev. Billy R. Potter California. . . . . . . .. . New South Wales Reginald Sydney Littlejohn . James E. Dearing. . St. Louis. . . . . . . . .. . New York Alton G. Dunn, Sr. Elvis A. Mooney Bloomfield New Zealand E. Bryan Scott . Jack N. Matthews Jefferson City. . . . .. . Nicaragua David Eldon Turnbull Troy. . . . . . . . . . . .. . North Carolina Ray M. Comer . Blair C. Mayford St. Peters North Dakota R. Gail Hodgins . Donald E. Scott Independence. . . . .. . Nova Scotia Roy Allister . Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr St. Louis. . . . . . . . .. . Norway Erik-John Schelbred . Rocky E. Weaver Buckner. . . . . . . . . .. . Ohio Omer D. Barkalow D. Eugene Wisner Blue Springs. . . . . .. . Oklahoma Fred Lowry . Thomas L. Osborn Odessa. . . . . . . . . . .. . Oregon John W Wood . Stanton T. Brown Buckner. . . . . . . . .. . Panama Albert J. Elfrank Advance . . . . . . . . .. . Peru Javier Lavado Diaz . Norman D. Johnson Carthage Philippine Islands. . . . . . . Raymundo N. Beltran . William H. Wisbrock St. Louis Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . .. Jose D. Martinez Tom T. Perkins Rocheport Portugal Brent Motter Kirksville. . . . . . . .. . Prince Edward Island. . . . . Albert Edward Lavers . Stephen B. Givens St. Peters .. . . . . . . . . Quebec Fred Gilman Matthew L. Quesenberry Raytown. . . . . . . . .. . Queensland. . . . . . . . R.E. McNaught . Marvin G. Shull.. . Kansas city Rhode Island Norman P. Jehan . ........................................................... Romania Richard L. Thompson . ... John L. Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dearborn. . . . . . . . .. . Saskatchewan. 路 .. '" Senegal J. Edward Blinn Marshfield Scotland . .... Ian L. MacKean . Zelwin Eaton Kirksville . . . . . . . .. . Sinaloa H. Ray McKenzie Hallsville. . Spain . . . . . Fernando Robaina Gonzalez . Steven I. Toybes St. Louis South Australia. . . . . J.W Johns . Joseph S. VanDolah Lee's Summit. . . . .. . South Carolina Bobby R. Faulkner . Robert Berger Chesterfield South Dakota Joe A. Minyard . Gordon E. Hopkins St. Joseph. . . . . . . .. . South Africa WH. Ahrens *1 Does Not participate in the Grand Representative exchange.

Post Office Guadalajara Jal. Mexico Reynosa Tamaulipas Mes Num. 53, Mexico, D.F. Mexico, D.F. Brainerd Clinton Helena Reno Hudson Burlington Chatswood Wellington Raleigh Sarles Rideout Sandefjord Tulsa Heppner Lima Manila Charlottown Toogootawah North Sciutate Regina Paisley Barcelona 63 Windsor Ave., Woodville Pk, S. Aus. Summerville Sioux Falls

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Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr John W. Mayo Elvis Winchester Glenn E. Means Frederick A. Troxel, Jr Terry C. Alexander

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Harold J. Richardson Gus O. Nations J. Steve Dodson Herman A. Morris, Jr. . Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. . Jimmie Lee Moreland Ronald E. Wood, Jr Jimmie D. Lee James E. Snavely Donald E. McGuire Walter E. Aytes *J.C. Montgomery, Jr

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St. Joseph. . . . .. . Sweden . UlfVon Feilitzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Swiss Alpina . Jean Huguet St. Joseph. . . . .. . Union . . . . . . . .. . Tasmania . RC. Kearney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Blue Springs. . .. . Tennessee . Roy C. Murdock Blue Springs '" Texas . Robert Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . A. Th. ten Houten Milan The Netherlands ......................... Tojo-West Africa Turkey Bonne Terre . . .. . St. Louis. . . . . .. . .. United Grand Lodge of Germany ..... Wolfgang Vogel ............................ Uruguay Springfield . . . .. . Utah . John R Pendleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fulton. . . . . . . .. . Venezuela Seneca Vermont . Donald P. Hyde St. Joseph. . . . .. . Victoria (Australia) . E. Holst Virginia . Clarence A. Dains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Springfield. . . .. . Farmington Washington . Milton R Benson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Farmington . . .. . Western Australia Cuba West Virginia . John E. Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Duluth, GA. . . .. . Wisconsin . Harold R McDonough ....................... Yugoslavia-Regular

Post Office Solna Hobart Port Arthur

Frankfurt am Main Ogden

Alexandris Seattle Peterstown

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT Lodge

County Marion. Marion. Lewis .. Marion.

Lewis . . Lewis .. . Clark .. Lewis .. Clark ..

Palmyra. St. John's. Monticello ... Hannibal. La Belle. Craft . Hiram.

Williamstown . St. Francisville .

No. 18 28 58 188 222 287 362 370 588

Location Palmyra .. Hannibal. Monticello. Hannibal .. La Belle. Canton .. Kahoka. Williamstown . Wayland ..

Master's Name Benjamin F. Smith . Benjamin Buss.. Dennis Owens . Jeffrey Ward .. F. Hubert Sharpe. George Hoffman .. Roy D. Stice. Michael K. Hudnut . Robert St. Clair.

Secretary's Name and Address James E. Yarbrough, 4042 Hwy 168, Palmyra, MO 63461 . David A. Priest, 22 Hamlin Heights Dr., Hannibal, MO 63401. . Charles L. Arnold, 122 W Main , Lewistown, MO 63452.. Daivd Ward, 432 Head Lane, Hannibal, MO 63401 . Byron G. Smith, PO Box 17, La Belle, MO 63447-0017 .. C. Stan Willis, 612 Bland St, Canton, MO 63435-1337. Donald C. Treece, Rt. 3, Box 3, Kahoka, MO 63445 . Norman E. Briscoe, 13397 St. Hwy A, Williamstown, MO 63473. Shawn McMee, RR #1, Box 57, Revere, MO 63465.

Time of Meeting

Charter

2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30

4/25/1831 10/14/1839 10/1211842 5/28/1859 10/1111888 10/15/1868 10/1311870 10/13/1870 9/26/07

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SECOND DISTRICT - As of June 2000 Scotland. Knox .. Knox. Schuyler. Knox. Schuyler. Scotland. Schuyler.

Memphis. Colony. Edina .... Queen City. Greensburg. Glenwood. Rutledge. Greentop.

16 168 291 380 414 427 572 635

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

Erick Anders . Eldon Dilworth . Steve Miller. Donald Crabtree . Richard A. Clark . Edward Norman . Don D. Tague. Joseph L. Summers.

George A. Saunders, 221 W. Monroe, Memphis, MO 63555. Gary G. Gooch, RR 1 Box 63A, Rutledge, MO 63563 . Clinton Kline, 606 E. Morgan, Edina, MO 63537 . W. Randy Johns, Rt 1 Box 49, Queen City, MO 63561-9707 . Rex Allen Clark, 978 North Jefferson, Kahoka, MO 63445 . Melvin Lancaster, RR 2 Box 1-C, Lancaster, MO 63548. Lloyd Ward, RR 1, Box 85, Rutledge, MO 63771 . C. Lavern Palmer, RR 1, Box 18C, Greentop, MO 63546.

1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:00 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30

5/611852 5/26/1864 10/15/1868 10/13/1871 10/13/1871 10/1611873 9/28105 10/22124

1st & 3rd Tues., 7:00 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st Fri., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st Tues., 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:00 2nd Tues.,

5/26/1864 5/28/1858 5/30/1857 5/30/1861 6/2211866 1/16/1884 10/13/1881 10/17/1889

Kirksville. Seaman.

Hartford .. Unionville .. LaPlata. Pollock. Adair. Winigan.

105 126 171 210 237 349 366 540

Kirksville.. Milan. Hartford. Unionville. La Plata.. Pollock. Kirksville.. Winigan ..

JohnRehm. Gerald Yardley. Randy Sands . Bryan W. Newman .. Michael E. Kimmel . Allen F. Tucker.. Barry V. Cundiff.. Donald Tatum .

35 97 106 111 564

Princeton. Bethany .. Gallatin. Trenton. Jamesport .

John Collins. Chad D. Smith. Daniel E. McCann . Thomas E. Trump . Otis Schall.

David D. Powell, 2414 N. East Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 John E. Reece, Rt 3 Box 74, Milan, MO 63556-9803 . Edward L. Tietsort, 33245 Us Hwy 63, Macon, MO 63552-9763 .. Ralph Halferty, 1017 Jefferson St., Unionville, MO 63565 . Louis E. Pyle, 224 S. Jones, La Plata, MO 63549.. William J. Schnelle. Robert C. Wade, 615 N. Marion St., Kirksville, MO 63501 . Wayne D. Smith, PO Box 5, Winigan, MO 63566 ..

Harrison. Daviess. Grundy .. Daviess.

Mercer. Bethany. Gallatin. Trenton.

Jamesport ..

Ron Hunt, 700 Brown, Princeton, MO 64673.. William L Poush, 708 S 18th St, Bethany, MO 64424 . Arland E. Haynes, 601 Brown St, Gallatin, MO 64640-9473 Leo G. Whitaker, 1925 Fisherman, Trenton, MO 64683 . Doyle C. Kime, 23774 State Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 .

2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 8:00

6/9/1853 5/25/1854 10/16/1879 5/9/1850 10/19/1898

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Lodge

No.

Location

Master's Name

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

Grant City. Defiance .. Stanberry.. McFall-Gentryville. Athens. Allensville. Ancient Craft..

66 88 109 125 127 198 377

Grant City .. Sheridan. Stanberry . McFall... Albany. Allendale. King City ..

James H. Hunter. Christopher T. Allee. Robert Fannary . Marion Cotter ... David R. Brown. Mike C. Cook. Donald Deaver ..

Nodaway. Atchison. Nodaway. Atchison .. Nodaway.

Xenia. North Star. Nodaway. Fairfax . Skidmore.

50 157 470 483 511

Hopkins .. RockPort .. Maryville .. Fairfax ... Skidmore .....

Garland O'Riley . Harmon Mothershead .. Lloyd N. Brown Michael J. Lewis ... Larry Diggs ...

Secretary's Name and Address Harold E. Downing, Rt 4 Box 11-A, Grant City, MO 64456.. David Parman, Rt 2, Box 88, Sheridan, MO 64486 . Archie L. Thomas, 4456 285 Street, Stanberry, MO 64489-8132 . Buddie E. Stark, 301 East South Street, Albany, MO 64402. James F. Mercer, 403 S Burch, Albany, MO 64402 . Wilbur T. Osborne, PO Box 98, Grant City, MO 64456 .... Jackson C. Spiking, 409 South 3rd, King City, MO 64463 ..

Time of Meeting

Charter

3rd Mon., 7:00 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Sat., 8:00 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/10/1894 10117/1878 10/17/1878 5/10/1850 5/8/1851 5/30/1860 10/1311871

1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30

6/211866 5/29/1856 10/17/1873 1011511874 10/1211882

SIXTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 James R. Cline, 29715 State Hwy JJ , Hopkins, MO 64461 . Luther W. Hudson, Jr., PO Box 156, Rock Port, MO 64482. Kevan J. Evans, 20293 Hawk Road, Maryville, MO 64468 . Eugene Bradfield, 406 N Broadway, Fairfax, MO 64446. James William Curram, 912 East Fifth Street, Maryville, MO 64468 .

SEVENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Buchanan. Andrew. Buchanan .. Andrew. Holt. Buchanan. Buchanan . Buchanan. Buchanan . Buchanan .. Buchanan .

Agency .. Savannah.. St. Joseph Lincoln.. Oregon. Zeredatha . Rushville. Brotherhood. Charity .. King Hill .. Saxton.

10 71 78 138 139 189 238 269 331 376 508

Agency ....... Savannah. St. Joseph . Fillmore .. Forest City.. St. Joseph Rushville. StJoseph. St Joseph .. St Joseph. St Joseph ..

Donald L. Lober. John Basil. Fred Weems . James E. Fenner Calvin D. Rogers, Jr.... Timothy L. Sarver .... Paul Turnbull. Kyle Chilcoat. Robert J. Weaver .. Bob Hogan . Gene E. Rothmeyer .

Harold Y. Smith, Box 108, Agency, MO 64401 Ralph A. Farmer, 601 N 3rd St, Savannah, MO 64485 ... Lloyd F. Waller, 3424 Nickell Dr., St. Joseph, MO 64506-1483 .. Larry E. Carr, 8187 County Rd 58, Savannah, MO 64485 . William S. Richards, PO Box 197, Oregon, MO 64473-0197 . Larry L. Lambing, P.O. Box 6152, St Joseph, MO 64506 .. John Turnball. 35435 Brown Rd., Rushville, MO 64484 . Harold L. Chilcoat, 1615 Buckingham St., St Joseph, MO 64506 ... Robert H. Weaver, 2324 Locust, St. Joseph, MO 64501 . Michael Caddell, 1501 Gooding Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504-1886 .... Albert L. Smith, 2901 Frederick Ave., Apt. 23B, St Joseph, MO 64506-2946 .

2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs. 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon. 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30

6/1/1866 10/28/1844 10/1411846 6/211866 5/31/1855 5/28/1859 5/26/1865 10/19/22 10/13/1870 10/1311870 10/1211882

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Lodge

No.

Location

Master's Name

Daviess. DeKalb. Andrew. DeKalb. DeKalb. Andrew.

Western Star. Continental. Whitesville. Parrott. Clarksdale. Cosby.

15 37 162 308 559 600

Winston. Stewartsville. Whitesville . Maysville .. Clarksdale. Cosby ...

Ralph F. Ray.. Harold J. Creamer. William H. Coats, Sr.. Ernest L. Denny . Scott Koch. Jerry Davidson..

Livingston .. Caldwell . Caldwell . Caldwell . Livingston ..

Friendship. Hamilton. Polo Breckenridge. Dawn.

89 224 232 334 539

Chillicothe. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. Dawn ....

Timothy H. Basler. Dennis L. Baker.. David W. Peoples. Joseph P. Reed. Henry Applebury .

Secretary's Name and Address Bob G. Sutton, 11005 185th St, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 . Billy W. Kelim, Jr., 12900 NW Hwy Y, Stewartsville, MO 64490 . David E. Lancey, 9427 Hwy 169, Union Star, MO 64494-8192 ... Thomas V Mix, 516 E Sheridan, Maysville, MO 64469-9405. Ronald Keith Dyer, 3484 SW Hwy 36, Osborn, MO 64474 .. Sanford E. Coker, Jr., 4817 Gene Field Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506-1738 .

Time of Meeting 1st & 1st & 1st & 1st & 1st & 1st &

3rd Mon., 8:00 3rd Tues., 7:30 3rd Wed., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 3rd Tues., 7:30

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10/1211847 10119/1867 10/17/1876 10/13/1870 10/17/1889

Macon.

Shelby. Linn .

Callao.. Jackson. Brookfield. Censer. Shelbina.. Marceline..

38 82 86 172 228 481

Callao. Linneus.

Brookfield . Macon. Shelbina .. Marceline.

James W. Clardy . Raymond F. Patton . Larry L. Lentz. Howard L. Byram . Jerry L. Miles .. Martin M. Cupp.

Gerald E. Thomas, 201 E Roberts Ave, New Cambria, MO 63558-1026 .. Gail S. Turner, 106 Halliburton, Brookfield, MO 64628 . George T. Teeter, 28603 Katy Dr., Brookfield, MO 64628 ... Ronald L. Perkins, 1313 Magnolia Street, Macon, MO 63552 .. Jesse C. Burton, P.O. Box 81, Shelbyville, MO 63469 . Ivan R. Buckman. 600 E. Hauser, Marceline, MO 64658 .

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61211866 10/15/1846 61211866 10/23/03 5/29/1862 10/1711889

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS ELEVENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 County

No.

Location

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

Ralls .. Monroe .. Perseverance. Phoenix . Lick Creek. New London. Pike. Vandalia.

33 64 92 136 302 307 399 491

Center Monroe City . Louisiana. . Bowling Green. Perry . New London . Curryville .... Vandalia.

Monroe

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

Paris Union .... Fulton New Bloomfield. Hebron ... Tebbets .. Mokane. Holliday.

19 48 60 354 565 612 660

....... Paris Fulton. New Bloomfield. Mexico. Tebbets . Mokane. Holliday ..

Riley E. Barton . Gary McCormack .. Daniel L. Hays. Robert J. Given .. Jerry L. Pearson . Elmer L. Sands .. David L. Kirtlink .

Randolph Randolph Randolph. Randolph. Randolph. Randolph. Randolph

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

30 151 344 486 527 541 610

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

Joseph Miller. Durward R. Kitts . Wyman R. Ray. Jeffrey L. Howard . Max Borron Frederick L. Walters . Charles T. White .

Lodge

Master's Name .

John C. Rogers . Kent E. Cheek . Francis L. Johnson . Chris Peterman. Steven Whitaker .. Brad W. Tutor.. David Willis . Gary Williams ..

Secretary's Name and Address John A. Williams, Route 2, 210 N. Briggs Center, MO 63436 . Gene Howes, PO Box 36, Monroe City, MO 63456 .. Gene R. Miller, 502 N. 5th, Louisiana, MO 63353 ... Martin Hanley, 17516 Hwy F, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Ronald S. McLaughlin, 37777 Monroe Rd 680, Perry, MO 63462 . David Dean Nutt, 601 S Mayhall, New London, MO 63459-9795.. Marvin Colbert, PO Box 0, Curryville, MO 63339 .. Rennie Davis, 54339 Audrain Co. Rd 548, Vandalia, MO 63382.

Time of Meeting

Charter

2nd Wed., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7;30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 3rdMon. 3rd Tues., 7:30

619/1853 6/3/1866 10112/1847 5/9/1859 10/1511868 10/12/1869 10/1311871 10/12/1876

2nd & 4th Mon. 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30

3/111835 10/19/1842 5/2511854 10/1311870 10/22/02 9128111 10/17/23

1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/811840 6/1111855 10/3111870 10/1511874 10/15/1885 9/29/04 9/28110

TWELFTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Edward Torreyson, Box 14172 Highway 15, Paris, MO 65275 James C. Paul, 5640 Hartman Dr., Fulton, MO 65251 . Timothy B. Berry, 106 Arden Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109 Jared A. Price, 909 Concordia, Mexico, MO 65265..... Ralph M. Davis, 5418 State Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080 ... James E. Davis, 10219 County Rd 443, Mokane, MO 65059 .. Robert B Crain, 24800 Monroe Rd. 139, Holliday, MO 65258 ..

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TillRTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 .

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Kenneth E. Redding, Box 391, Moberly, MO 65270-0391. Thomas J. Marshall, PO Box 627, Moberly, MO 65270 . Fred F. Stuecken, 1028 Sinnock #1, Moberly, MO 65270-2785 . Joel C. Ridgeway, Po Box 65, Cairo, MO 65239-0049 .... Mark E. Nichols, 625 Gilman Rd, Moberly, MO 65270-1739 . Harold K. Volle, RR 1 Box 178D, Cairo, MO 65239 ... James H. Patton, Rt 2 Box 3, Clark, MO 65243 ..

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS FOURTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 County

Lodge

No.

Location

Master's Name

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

Wakanda. Arrow Rock .. Waverly .... Cambridge. Warren .. Trilumina. Hale City. Mendon.

52 55 61 63 74 205 216 628

Carrollton. Arrow Rock. Waverly. Slater... Keytesville.. Marshall . Hale ... Mendon.

Robert Hayes. Ronald E. McCoy. John Wilson. Wayne Moss. Troy V. McCollum . Ronnie Tennel ............. Keith Harting . Bruce Kirtley.

Ray. Lafayette. Saline. Ray. Lafayette.. Ray. Lafayette.

Richmond .. Lexington... Barbee . Ray .. Higginsville. Ada. Mount Hope ..

57 149 217 223 364 444 476

Richmond. Lexington. Sweet Springs. Camden Higginsville. Orrick. Odessa ..

Jim Mullikin. Paul Eastridge. Harlan Reid. Cary Foote . Michael R. Gray. Joseph T. Sporks . Mark Stillwell ...

Secretary's Name and Address Travis A. Graham, 705 W 13th Terr., Carrollton, MO 64633.. Bill C. Lovin, Box 15, Arrow Rock, MO 65320 .... Gary E. Zumalt, 107 W. Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096-9737 . Gerald Kindred, PO. Box 75, Slater, MO 65349 . Joseph E. Manson, PO Box 113, Keytesville, MO 65261. Roland Wood, 1011 Mar Dr, Marshall, MO 65340 . Carl Walby, 18687 Highway H, Hale, MO 64643-8912 . Dale McCampbell, RRl, Box 2000, Mendon, MO 64660 .

Time of Meeting

Charter

2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:00 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30

10/1711842 10/11/1842 61211866 61211866 10/20/1845 10/19/1867 10/1211893 10/28/25

3rd Mon., 7:30 3rd Tues., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 4th Mon., 7:30 4th & 2nd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/1211842 6/411855 10/1911867 9/21/21 10/1411880 10/16/1872 10/1511873

2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st Thurs., 8:00 1st & 3rd Tues., 8:00 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 1st Tues. & 3rd Mon., 7:00

10/9/1840 10/19/1867 5/9/1850 5/28/1859 5/30/1861 10/1311871 10/16/1872 10/16/1872 10/1211882

1st Sat., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st Mon., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30 1st Wed., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30

5/6/1852 10/11/1842 5/20/1850 10/19/1867 10/13/1870 10/13/1870 10/1211881

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 James W. Stigall, 315 Wilson Blvd, Richmond, MO 64085 . Floyd Trumble, 1618 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067-1943. Francis L. Vaught, 906 S Locust, Sweet Springs, MO 65361-1518 . Robert E. Stonner, 5626 Smithey Rd., Camden, MO 64017 .. John O. Beale, 100 W 10th St., Higginsville, MO 64037 . Ken McAfee, 325 Floyd Road, Orrick, MO 64077 ... Robert M. Keyserling, 103 E College, Odessa, MO 64076 .

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

Temperance. Lathrop.

31 62 113 193 207 393 397 438 506

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

Ronald L. Barrett . Marshall Dean Courad, III .. Elbert Dixon . Ralph B. Ryan . Emery A. O'Dell .. John Tracy .... David Halloway. Doug Reece Keith Hanson ..

Rising Sun. Weston. Compass. Camden Point .. Fidelity .. Adelphi. Platte City.

13 53 120 169 339 355 504

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

Jack A. Weidman. Ron Schimmel . Glen A. Fowler .. John Bunning . Vincent Hoffman . Curtis R. Welch . Marvin G. Shull ..

Gower . .

Ronald L. Elliott, 186 Jackson, Liberty, MO 64068-2707 .. Vern C. Smith, 722 N West St, Cameron, MO 64429-1459 . Ken Tongue, 1806 Independence Dr., Plattsburg, MO 64477 F. Wayne Dugan, 8130 Southpoint Dr, Camden, MO 64017-9127. Ken Fousek, 406 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. R. Wayne Briant, 20405 Tri County Line Rd, Lawson, MO 64062-9682. David K Walters, Rt. 3, Gower, MO 64454 Patrick A. Mc Guire, PO Box 495, Kearney, MO 64060-0495 . Michael A. Martin, PO. Box 543, Lathrop, MO 64465 ..

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Eldon J. Cusic, 3001 NE 56th St, Kansas City, MO 64119-2639. Larry L. Cook, 927 S Broadway, Leavenworth, MO 66048-3101. Marvin G. Shull, 2304 NE Shady Lane Rd, Gladstone, MO 64118-5049 . Carl E. Riddle, PO Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079-0116 . Harvie Chaddock, 3401 NE 67th St, Gladstone, MO 64119. Marshall Welch, 503 Lewis St., Edgerton, MO 64444 . Orville Livingston, Box 2357, Platte City, MO 64079 .

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No.

Lodge Heroine. Albert Pike .. Kansas City ... Temple Gate . Westport . Ivanhoe . Swope Park. Sheffield . East Gate .. Country Club. Alpha. Rockhill.

104 219 220 299 340 446 617 625 630 656 659 663

Location Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas

City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.. City.

Master's Name Frank B. Chester. Dennis A. Abernathy. Richard C. Callison, Jr.. Danny D. Searcy .. Richard L. Edwards. Terry Bresette . Gary J. Barrow.. Charles Staples. Henry K. McDaniel. Don E. Howerton. Paul Miller. Warren K. Weston.

Secretary's Name and Address Charles L. Klempnauer, 510 N. Silver #7, Paola, KS 66017 .. Teddie E. Harrison, 16421 Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055 . Kirk Mc Daniel, Jr., 3918 W 73rd St, Prairie Village, MO 66208-2923.. Lyman I Ridgeway, 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068-2818. Gus REgner, 14501 E 37th St South, Independence, MO 64055-3433. C. Carter Hamilton, 6420 Acuff St, Shawnee, MO 66216-2167 .. Don Hurlbert, 10325 Garnett, Overland Park, KS 64134 .. Hugh E. Shubert, 5138 N Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64119-4016. Thomas R. Butts, 9414 E. 40th St., Kansas City, MO 64133 .. F.O. Benjamin Allen III, 9714 Middleton, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 . James W. Brewer, 1006 E 22nd Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3315 . Edwin J. Dumstorff, 6411 N. Walrond, Gladstone, MO 64119

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Time of Meeting

Charter

2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 4th Tues. 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon. 4th Tues., 7:30

5/10/1649 10/17/1895 5/3011861 10/15/1868 10/11/1894 10/17/01 9128111 9/25112 1012113 9/21/21 9/21/21 10/28125

2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 9:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/1411846 10/15/1868 10/17/23

9/28111 9/28111

1st Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 3rd Mon., 8:00 2nd & 4th Tues., 8:00

1011611864 10117/1867 10/1511868 10/1611872 10117/1878 10/1311881 1011/14

NINTEENTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. Jackson.

Independence . Summit ... Cecile Daylight . McDonald Blue Springs. Raytown .. Christian. Buckner. Mt. Washington. Grandview.

76 263 305 324 337 391 392 501 614 618

Independence. Lee's Summit . Independence. Independence. Blue Springs. Raytown ..... Oak Grove. Buckner .... Independence. Grandview ..

Minor R. J. Garrett Thomas L. Krahenbuhl. William VanMeter. Dean R. Ferguson . Kenneth D. Heatherman. Paul S. Franklin..... Don Case. Richard R. Timmerman, . David Olds. DonHetton .

Cass .

Index. Casso . Grand River.. Belton. Jewel. Coldwater Archie

54 147 276 450 480 485 633

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

Donald K. beasley . Howard VanMeter .... Harold L. Davis .. Homer E. Erisby . Glenn Shorey. Frank E. Fink . Roy Christensen .

Ronald M Hickey, 1719 S. Pearl St., Independence, MO 64055-1433 .. L. Wayne Addams, 19401 E. 40 Hwy #110, Independence, MO 64055 . Thomas L. Coleman, 8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151-1086 . Kenneth M. Fitzgerel, 1403 E. Parker Ave., Independence, MO 64050-3118. William E. Broggi, Sr., 401 SW 21st, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4027. Chriss L. Green, 3104 Claremont, Independence, MO 64052-3040 ... Donald E. Dennis, 108 W 40th Hwy, Bates City, MO 64011 .. Stanton T. Brown, PO Box 230, Buckner, MO 64016-0230 .... C. Keith Wilkinson, Sr., 215 S. Hunter, Independence, MO 64050-4039 .. Morris F. Coburn, 908 E. Pearl St., Harrisonville, MO 64701-1926

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TWENTIETH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Cass ..

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Dennis Keenan, P.O. Box 618, Garden City, MO 64747 .. Arthur Spencer, 24909 E. 262 St., Harrisonville, MO 64701. . Jon Howard Seabaugh, 1905 East 281St. Rd., Cleveland, MO 64734-8971. Richard Calvin Middleton, 301 Pacific Dr., Belton, MO 64012-2931 ... James W. Williams, 18608 E. Hubach Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 . Michael R. Blacksher, 343 E. Frazier, Drexel, MO 64742 David E. Reiman, Rt. 2, Box 272, Adrian, MO 64720 ..

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS TWENTY路FIRST DISTRICT - As of July 2000 County

Lodge

No.

Location

Master's Name

Windsor, Sedalia, Knob Noster, Holden, Corinthian , Granite , Cold Spring. Clinton,. '

29 236 245 262 265 272 274 548

Windsor .. Sedalia, , , Knob Noster, ' Holden,. ' Warrensburg, ' Sedalia, . ' Leeton, Clinton" .

David Guest. Alex B. Bess, Norman D, Wilcher, Wayne Jones , Terry Coleman. Douglas B. Harris . John Pfeffer, , , . Kurtis S, Moore.

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

Fayette-Howard, , Cooper, Centralia, Twilight. Ashland. Hallsville. Ancient Landmark. Wallace.

4 36 59 114 156 336 356 456

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

C, Ernest O'Dell. , Eddie F. Fisher.. Donald Torreyson, . Darrell Stark. Lonnie Taggart . Richard Schulz. Curtis Thornton, . Logan Pfeiffer . ,

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Columbia,

Chris Sanders ,

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

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Secretary's Name and Address Larry Storer, 203 Highland Drive, Windsor, MO 65360 . , , Robert D. Weikal, 420 S, Grand Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301 . John T, Cecilia, 932 Ridge Dr" Warrensburg, MO 64093. John L. Vader, 569 SW Highway 0, Holden, MO 64040 . Bill George, 164 NE 151st Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093-8201. , Roy E. Talbott, 1308 S, Kentucky Ave" Sedalia, MO 65301-5746, Charles R. Eye, PO Bx. 196, Leeton, MO 64761-0196. Harvey J, Wells, 107 S. VanSant, Clinton, MO 64735 ,

Time of Meeting

Charter

1st & 3rd Tues., 7:00 2nd Wed" 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs" 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs" 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon" 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues" 7:30

6/2/1866 5/24/1864 5/26/1865 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/16/1879 10/15/1890

1st & 3rd Tues" 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues" 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 3rd Wed., 7:30 2nd Thurs" 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 8:00 Summer 1st & 3rd Tues,

2/2/99 10/9/1841 10/19/1867 10/19/1867 5/28/1859 10/17/1878 10/17/1873

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10/16/1872 9/29/09

Jefferson.

Russellville , California, . , Hickory Hill, , Versailles. Ionia, '

43 90 183 211 320 381

Jefferson City , RussellviIle, California ' Eugene" . Versailles, , Eldon,

Gregory L. Duckett, , C, M, Scrivner , Carl M, White ' Zane Bunch, Ed Head, William R. Hibdon,

Robert L, Hudson, 720 Kevin Dr" Jefferson City, MO 65109-9749. , C, Lowell Flessa, 5316 Smith, Russellville, MO 65074, Billy R. Potter, 33610 Wieneke Branch, California, MO 65018, James A, Clark, PO Bx. 15, Tuscumbia, MO 65082-0015 , Hugh Edward Smith, 113 N. Monroe, Versailles, MO 65084, , M, Paul Plank, 130 Gageville Rd" Eldon, MO 65026 .

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 County

Location

Lodge

No.

Franklin . Gasconade .. Franklin . Osage ....

Sullivanz. Hermann. Gray Summit.. Chamois.

69 123 173 185

Sullivan .... Hermann. Gray Summit . Chamois.

John D. Vieman . Clinton L. Coulter .... William M. Clark, Jr.. Joe Schaperclass ...

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

Hope.... Meramec. Linn ..... Fraternal. Columbia. Easter. Union. Owensville.

251 313 326 363 534 575 593 624

Washington. Eureka... Linn. Robertsville. Pacific. St. Clair .. Union .... Owensville..

Paul L. Riegel. Willard Fritts .. Martin Backues . Danny Diesel .. Keith A. Harvey. Albiets George .. Robert G. Schiller . William W. Heath.

Master's Narne

Secretary's Name and Address James K. Schatz, 22 N. Olive St., Sullivan, MO 63080-1450.. Arthur C. Gaebler, 901 Washington St., Hermann, MO 65041 . Donald L. Rochat, 105 Hill Dr., Gray Summit, MO 63039-1101. Steven D. Duncan, 909 Bannister Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109-5703 .. ............. John L. Erfurdt, 3320 Hwy A, Washington, MO 63090 ... John E. Cerny, 2932 Hwy. FF, Eureka, MO 63025-3401 . Frank F. Jost, HCR 64 Box 377, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016 Sam Smothers, 5748 Hwy. NN, Robertsville, MO 63072 ... Arnold D. Haddock, Jr., P.O. Box 293, Gray Summit, MO 63039 W. Fred Hinson, 1533 Hinson Lane, St. Clair, MO 63077 . Charles J. Hill, 380 Daniels Est., Union, MO 63084-3035 . Kevin E. Weaver, 3705 Meadow Dr., House Springs, MO 63051-1417 .

Time of Meeting

Charter

1st & 3rd Fri., 7;30 4th Thurs., 7;30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 4th Fri., 7;30 8:00 Apr.-Sept. 2nd & 4th Tues., 7;30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7;30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 2nd Sat., 7;30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7;30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7;30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7;30

10/14/1841 511011850 10/23/03

1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 4th Fri., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 8:00 3rd Mon., 7;30 1st Fri., 7;30 2nd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7;30

5/8/1852 10/2111897 1112120 10/1211893 10/15/1874 10/1211876 9/19/17

2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7;00 2nd Wed., 10:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7;30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7;30 1st & 3rd Sat., 7:30

1On/1841 6/211866 5/28/1858 5/3111860 5/26/1865 10/15/1868 11112002

5/28/1859 10/15/1868 10/19/23 10/19/1898 10/13/1870 10/13/1887 9/28/05 9/26/07 9/25112

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Warren. Silex Montgomery . Montgomery . Lincoln. Montgomery . Warren ......

Pauldingville . Silex .. Montgomery . Jonesburg. Nineveh. Daggett ...... Warrenton ....

11 75 246 457 473 492 609

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

Willaim Gatewood . William E. Clark. Thomas L. Cahall . Robert Gordon Miller . Harry V. Cox . HPaulAdams Robert Greer .

Conley E. De Priest, 566 Dietrich Rd., Foristell, MO 63348-3204. John W. Baker, Jr., 117 Acorn Lane, Elsberry, MO 63343 . Verle T. Naughton, 68 Stella Rd, Montgomery City, MO 63361-4123 . William E. Tuttle, 501 Cherry Ln., Warrenton, MO 63383-1607 . William W. Haines, PO Box 67, Olney, MO 63370. Robert L. Schmidt, #24 Clear Creek Ln., New Florence, MO 63363 .. Gerald L. Parris, 304 Mc Kinley, Warrenton, MO 63383-1704 .

Lincoln St. Charles. St. Charles Lincoln.

Troy ... Wentzville Pride of the West .. New Hope . St. Charles .. Mechanicsville.. Lincoln ..

34 46 179 199 241 260 682

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

Dale Cope .... Glenn B. Parker. N. Larry Walton. William Taylor. James D. Bell. Gerald A. Feldman.. Clyde Glenn .

Kyle Hunter, 1501 Brittany Cove Dr. Charles, MO 63304... Frank H. Davis, 125 Braewood Cir., St. Charles, MO 63301. H Larry Walton, 8826 Heather Ln., Hazelwood, MO 63042 . Winston Bailey, 217 Hillcrest Dr, Elsberry, MO 63343 .. C. R. Czeschin, 1204 Parkside Dr. Charles, MO 63301 .. Jake Jacobs, 1323 Drummond Ct., St. Charles, MO 63303-6309 . E. Gerard Ashwill, 57 Cherokee Lane, Winfield, MO 63389 .

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No.

Beacon. Naphtali . Mizpah Mount Moriah .. Bridgeton .. Cosmos. . Masters. Olive Branch. Wellston .. Overland-Occidental. Florissant.

3 25 40 80 282 542 576 613 623 668

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

Location Hazelwood. St. Louis. Florissant. St. John's St. Louis. Ferguson. St.Louis. Hazelwood. Overland. Hazelwood.

Master's Name Robert J. Uhlenbrock. . John T. Vollmann, III . Charles Prongue . Eric Driskill. Charles E. Lazier .. Michael L. Huftmaster . Paul R. Smith.. Leo Ream. Terry C. Little . Richard Hunt ..

Secretary's Name and Address Farrell P Johnson, 7226 Hazelcrest Dr., Hazelwood, MO 63042-2214 . Jesse J. Jannusch, 765 Venneman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122-3249 . Charles R. Huddleston, 12030 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033 . Thomas G. Hennenhoefer, PO. Box 270037, St. Louis, MO 63127-0037. Alan E. Dewoskin, 225 S. Meramec Ave Ste. 426, St. Louis, MO 63015-3511 . Garold D. Fritchey, 6 Drummond Dr., Ferguson, MO 63135 .. Walter S. Sawicki, II, 4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410 . Ralph A. Stege, 1790 Edgebriar Ln., St. Louis, MO 63138 . William H. Short, 2744 Samuel Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63366 . Don L. Taylor, 568 Prentice Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376-4547 ..

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Time of Meeting

Charter

2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st Tues. & 3rd Sat., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 10:00 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:00 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Fri., 7:30

5/10/1849 10/14/1839 10/17/95 10/14/1846 10/15/1868 10/16/1889 9/27/06 9/28/11

1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Fri. 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st & 3rd Tues. 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:00 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30

10/18/1816 6/16/99 10/9/1841 10/14/1846 10/21/1897 10/13/1870 10/15/1874 10/15/1891 9/30/08 9/28/49 10/2113 9/21/16

2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30

5/6/1852 5/10/1849

9/30/59

DISTRICT 27B - As of May 20, 2000 St. Louis. St.Louis. St.Louis .. St.Louis. St. Louis. City St. Louis . St. Louis. St.Louis. St.Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.

St. Louis Missouri . Spirit of St. Louis . Bonhomme.. Polar Star. Webster Groves. Tuscan. Kirkwood. Rose Hill. Clayton ... Brentwood. Valley Park. Benjamin Franklin ..

1 27 45 79 84 360 484 550 601 616 629 642

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

Ronald Thomason . Larry D. Tindle . William D. Shermer .. Jeffrey Mardis. Omar F. Graeler .. William B. Stephenson, Jr.. M. Alan McDurmont . Erick V. Kern .... William E. Pollock. Denver M. Wright, III . William E. Sidwell. David J. Ferman .

Wallace E. Beavers, 1828 Partridge Berry Dr., Florissant, MO 63031. Joseph L. Gallman, Sr., 5505 Bear Creek Rd., House Springs, MO 63051-1511 . Merton 1. Adreon, 1153 Greatfalls Ct., Ballwin, MO 63021 .. Fred O. Hahn, 780 Jerome Ln., Cahokia, MO 62206-2057 . David W. Haywood, 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-3350 . Thomas F. Milligan, 3927 Roland Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-2517. Jack D. Heidbreder, 139 Manlyn Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63122-2833 . Thomas O. Gooch, 32 Weldon Springs Heights, St. Charles, MO 63304-5623 . Emory J. Hampel, 465 Oak Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119-9922.. Kenneth R. Koerber, 4552 Towne Centre Dr., St Louis, MO 63128-3049 . Bobbie G. Dillon, 61 Hillcrest Blvd., Ballwin, MO 63021-5255. Aaron L. Fain, 65 Woodland Dr., Foley, MO 63347-3113.

DISTRICT 27C - As of May 20, 2000 St. Louis. St. Louis .. St. Louis. St.Louis. St. Louis. Jackson. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St.Louis.

Meridian George Washington. Pomegranate-Pyramid .. Fenton. Crestwood-Anchor .. Gardenville-Cache.. Lambskin .. Forest Park. Magnolia-Euclid . Algabil-Freedom. Arnold. Craftsman.

Washington ..

Tyro.

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

De Soto .. Potosi .. Irondale. Joachim. Shekinah.

2 9 95 281 443 455 460 578 626 636 673 717

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

Ronald Hamm . Arthur Goede .. Ward W. Kelly . Ronald A. Milburn . Spencer A. Kendall . William H. Koehler . Ernest C. Boulicault, III . Larry Tinnell .. Frank P. Lesinski .. David L. Leiper. George E. Ward. Michael W. Crump.

Henry E. Sneed, 7308 Parkwood, St. Louis, MO 63116-2115 . Ronald G. Fults, 7410 Alabama Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111-3003 . Edward J. Reinhardt, 4519 Candleglow Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129-1703 .. George E. Fetters, 659 Green Forest Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-3458. Richard W. Lodge, 562 N. Woodlawn Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122-4418 . Harold E. Gerhauser, 225 E Ripa Ave, St Louis, MO 63125 .. James D. Fink, 1019 Savoy Ln., Manchester, MO 63011-4130. John D. Ossenfort, 1158 Deborah Dr., Arnold, MO 63010-2914 . David L. Williams, Sr., 3373 Bayvue ,Arnold, MO 63010 . Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129-5826 .. Alan W. Kendall, 5844 Parkhill Dr., Imperial, MO 63052-2158 . John T. Litzau, 3002 Arrowhead., St. Louis, MO 63129..

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Caledonia.

Charles E. Ervin.

Willard E. Rietter, PO. Box 68, Caledonia, MO 63631 ..

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

Warren Martin .. John D. Rupp .. Joseph W. Dunlap .. James D. Travis. Grant S. Johnson. Jerry C. Garland . George Conway . Donnie Isgrig ..

Lester M. Fielder, 103 Margies Way, De Soto, MO 63020-3825 .. Thomas E. Howell, 106 West Jefferson, Potosi, MO 63664-1811 ... Kermit Osborn Schrum, Sr., Rt 3, Box 73612, Potosi, MO 63664 . Alonzo Hudson, 8025 Wildwood Dr., Cedar Hill MO 63016 ., Jerry D. Wilson, 2825 N. Selma Dr., Festus, MO 63028-4275 .. A. Elmo Blum, PO Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048-0155 .. William Rousan, Rt. 1, Box 662, Mineral Point, MO 63660-9801 . Ronald Pierce, RR 1 Box 1480, Caledonia, MO 63631-1480 ..

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Herculaneum .. .

Blackwell. Belgrade.

119 131 143 164 256 338 535 632

Sat. on or before First Full Moon, 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Sat. 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 1st Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st Sat., 7:30 3rd Sat., 7:00

4/7/1825 10/19/1867 5/28/1851 5/26/1864 5/31/1856 10/15/1868 10/19/22 10/13/1887 10/1/14

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Lodge

No.

Lebanon ...... Vienna ... Rolla..... Salem. St. James. Cuba Belle ...... Equality .... Lanes Prairie..

77 94 213 225 230 312 373 497 531

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

Master's Name Walter Slovensky ... Owens C. Wagner.... Larry L. Baker ... Verlde Johnson . John W. Plank . James Palmer . Bennie L. Cook.... Andrew L. Chism .. Donald Vardegriffe...

Secretary's Narne and Address Wayne W. Blunt, PO Box AL, Steelville, MO 65565 ...... . ........... Edwin W. Honse, Po Box 699, Vienna, MO 65582 .. . ............ Norman E. Ragan, 11975 County Rd. 8010, Rolla, MO 65401-9227 .... Douglas Maledy, PO Box 121 , Salem, MO 65560 ....... Richard H. Davis, 10319 Private Dr. 3503, St. James, MO 65559-9740 .. Clifford C. Stewart, 315 Oak Hill Ave, Cuba, MO 65453 ..... Bernard McIntyce, 22393 Hayc, Belle, MO 65013 .. George B. Ornsby, Box 157., Newburg, MO 65550 .. Bennie L. Cook, 2164 Mories, Belle, MO 65013 ....

Time of Meeting

Charter

1st Sat. 1st Sat., 7:30 1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Fri., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30

10/1411846 10/17/1878 5130/1861 5/29/1862 5/29/1863 10/1311887 9127/06 9127/06

1st Thurs., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:00 2nd Wed., 7:00 1st Thurs., 7:30 1st Sat., 7:30 1st Sat., 7:30

5125/1854 10/1211869 10/1311870 10110/1888 10/18101 10/1311871

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THIRTIETH DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Laclede. Camden.. Pulaski . Pulaski . Pulaski . Miller. Camden... Laclede.

Laclede .... Linn Creek Arlington .. Waynesville. Richland ... Iberia. Macks Creek. Conway ..

83 152 346 375 385 410 433 528

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

Larry Winfrey . Arthur D. Hodel. Joe Smith. . ........... Ellvan Duane Markley . James Drennen . Richard Prather.. Gene Hobbs ... Brian L. Maklum.

N Wayne Calk, RR 1 Box 13, Stoutland, MO 65567 .. James R. Buckley, PO Box 1213, Camdenton, MO 65020 . William B. Harrison, PO Box 386, Dixon, MO 65459 .. Carl W. O'Dell, 138 Sawmill Rd., St. Robert, MO 65584 . William Robert Evans, PO Box 724 , Richland, MO 65556 ...... Robert L Nave, PO Box 112, Iberia, MO 65486 .... Robert I. Langley, HC 67 Box 1415, Roach, MO 65787 . James W. Fisher, RR 1 Box 310, Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601 .

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St. Clair. Hogles Creek. Hermitage .. Circle .. Lowry City.... Shawnee ...

273 279 288 342 403 653

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

Robert A. Self. . Joseph M. Jones .. Joe Becker ... Berton D. Russell .. AIfery L. Packe... Jack Gash.......

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

Amsterdam. Butler .. Crescent Hill ..... Appleton City . Foster..

141 254 368 412 554

Amsterdam .. Butler. Adrian .... Apppleton City . Foster ...

Robert L. Fritts .... Danny Robinson ... Melvin L. Smith ... David A. Strauch. Roger Cecil. .

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

Washington. Hermon ... Stockton... Lamar .. Osage. Jerusalem. Sheldon .. Schell City. Clintonville. Montevallo .. Unity. Walker ..

87 187 283 292 303 315 371 448 482 490 495 605

Greenfield. Liberal. ... Stockton. Lamar . Nevada .. Jerico Springs. Sheldon ..... Schell City ... El Dorado Springs... Montevallo. Richards . Walker ...

Billy L. Cooper .... J. D. Riddle ....... John F. Rummell Floyd G. Eaves ... Gary Jones ..... Richard W. Campbell. Harley D. Long... Robert Bryan ..... James R. Leonard .... Harold E. Spenkle ... William C. Williams .... Robert L. Bryan ..

Eugene J. Smith, 5025 NE Fifty Rd., Osceola, MO 64776. Billy Hall, P.O. Box 284, Hermitage, MO 65668 . Travis Martin, 540 W. Broadway, Urbana, MO 65767 ... George F. Clark, PO Bx. 283, Roscoe, MO 64781-0283 ... Billy J. Bailey, 10241 NE 1461 Prt. Rd., Osceola, MO 64776 . R. Wade Land, RR 5, Box 780, Warsaw, MO 65355 .

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10/1511868 10/15/1868 10/1511868 10/13/1870 10/16/1873 9/21/21

2nd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30

9127/06 10/15/1868 10/1311871 10/1311871 1011511891

4th Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Wed., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 1st Sat., 7:00 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/1211847 10/17/1889 10/1511868 10/1511868 10/1511868 1012211896 10/11/1883 10/17/1873 10/1511874 10/1511874 10/17/1895 9/29109

THffiTY路SECOND DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Carl F. Stanfill, RR 1 Bx. 389, Amoret, MO 64722-9750 Charles K Silvers, Route 4 Box 320, Butler, MO 64730-3593... Joe Frazier, Rt 4 Box 23, Adrian, MO 64720 ....... Christopher Green, RR 3, Box 203, Appleton City, MO 64724 . William V. Mullies, RR 1, Box 95A, Hume, MO 64752-9607 .....

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Lodge United. O'Sullivan . Ash Grove. Bolivar. Solomon. Riddick.. Gate of the Temple. Pleasant Hope .. Republic .. Strafford. Willard .. Daylight .. university .

No. 5 7 100 195 271 361 422 467 570 608 620 678 683

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

Master's Name William R. Probst . Dennis A. Stehlik.. Gene A. Doran. Ron Skopec.. Mark C. O'Dell. Rick Wright. John O. Howell.. Carl W. Carpenter. Jim Huntsinger. P. J. McClue . Dwight D. Cook . Glen F. Cron. Dwight E. Letterman..

Secretary's Name and Address James A. Nunn, Jr., 7462 N. Farm Rd. 203, Strafford, MO 65757.... Steve Gilkey, 317 Walnut, Walnut Grove, MO 65770... Elmer J. Conner, 226 N. Pringle Ave., Ash Grove, MO 65604-9036... Tim Ragain, 251A Hwy, Dunnegan, MO 65640 . Marvin J. Pennell, 8242 W. Farm Rd. 124, Springfield, MO 65802-9378 . Larry Harrison, RR 3, Box 416, Buffalo, MO 65622 . Roger V. Wreath, 626 E. Wayland, Springfield, MO 65807 . Robert M. Pineger, 2538 N. Kellett, Springfield, MO 657803 . Gary L. Benskin, 241 E. Hines, Republic, MO 65738 .. Gary W. Yarbrough, 8128 N. State Hwy 125, Strafford, MO 65757 ... Charles H. Cook, 2826 N. Farm Rd. 93, Springfield, MO 65802 . Stephen T. Thompson, 2202 N. Taylor, Springfield, MO 657803 . Randall J. Jones, 4005 State Highway KK, Rogersville, MO 65742 ..

Time of Meeting 3rd Mon., 7:00 2nd Tues., 7:30 2nd Thurs. 2nd Tues., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:00 4th Tues., 7:00 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Thurs., 6:00 1st Thurs., 7:00 1st Mon., 7:30 1st Mon., 9:00 3rd Fri., 7:00

Charter 5/30/1857 10/1911867 10/1811899 10/19/1867 10/15/1868 10/1311871 10/1611872 10/1611873 9/28105 9/28110 9/20112 9/25/88 9/24102

Ava .. Webster. Latimer. Mountain Grove .. Texas. Mt.Olive. Hazelwood. Plato. Henderson .. Mansfield. Norwood.

26 98 145 158 177 439 459 469 477 543 622

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

Orvi! L. Loge Craig Cottle. Chester L. Smith. Douglas E. Cron .. John L. Warner, Sr.... L. Joe Cron .. Lendell W. Cantrell .. Frank Sanchez. Larry Reynolds . Russell Dunbar . Randy Cottengem .

Reynolds. Oregon. Reynolds. Oregon. Texas . . Shannon. Reynolds.

Hopewell Alton. Barnesville . Woodside. Summersville Eminence. , Bunker..

239 255 353 387 555 607 675

Lesterville. Alton. Ellington. Thomasville .. Summersville . Eminence . . Bunker.

Jack 1. Rutter. Leroy Croney. Curtis W. Randolph .. Kenneth Wisecarver .. Kenny Enlo . Allen Akers . Gary Conway.

Kenneth B. Smith, PO Box 1417,Ava, MO 65608-1417 Steve Rost, 1826 Hardwood Rd., Marshfield, MO 65706. Stanley F. Ritz, 19399 Robertson Dr., Licking, MO 65542 . Elmer J. Slater, 1110 Hillcrest St., Mountain Grove, MO 65711-1210 . Thomas F. Chapman, PO Box 139, Houston, MO 65483-0096 . Randall J. Jones, 4005 St Hwy KK, Rogersville, MO 65742 . Dean Rowe, P.O. Box 115, Seymour, MO 65746 ..... Harold D. Earp, PO Box 213, Roby, MO 65557-0213 . Fred S. Livingston, 4350 E Farm Rd. 186, Rogersville, MO 65742 Charles W. Brazeal, 101 Grant St., Mansfield, MO 65704.. Richard Forrest, 725 S. Eagle, Norwood, MO 65717 .

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10113/1887 5/2811858 10/19/1899 10/15/1885 10/19/1867 10/16/1872 10/1611872 1011611873 10/15/1874 10/15/1891 9/25/12

4th Sat., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:00 2nd Thurs., 7:30 3rd Sat., 7:30 2nd Sat., 8:00 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:00 4th Tues., 7:30

10/13/1881 10/1511868 9/27/06 10/1311871 10115/1891 9/29/09 9/30175

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Lodge Bismarck .. Marcus .. Farmington. Star of the West. . Elvins-Ionic ... St. Francois. Samaritian . Pendleton.. Leadwood ..

No.

Location

41 110 132 133 154 234 424 551 598

Bismarck. Fredericktown .. Farmington. Ironton... Desloge ... Libertyville. Bonne Terre .. DoeRun.. Leadwood.

Master's Name Charles E. Counts. Gilbert L. Combs .... Brian Hickey ... Clinton Crocker. Donald E. Maxson. Albert G. Beal . _ Douglas G. Kim .. James E. Green.

Secretary's Name and Address John W. Pogue. Hugo D. Walka, 1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645 .. Donald E. Mc Guire, PO Box 384, Farmington, MO 63640-0384 . Eugene Henson, 521 Kansas Dr., Bismarck, MO 63624 ............ C. Wilburn Horn, PO Box 1566, Desloge, MO 63601-1566 . Claude B. Long, 1121 N. Desloge Dr. Cl, Desloge, MO 63601-2944 Marvin F. Bess, 7557 Clay St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628-9740.. Glen Watkins, 3773 Hwy W, Doe Run, MO 63637 . Harold E. Williams, 602 Champs Elysees Dr., Bonne Terre, MO 63628-9337 .

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Charter

1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs. 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:00 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri. 2nd & 4th Sat.

10/15/1891 5/10/1849 5/10/1851 5/511851 10/17/01 5/26/1864 10116/1872 10/14/1891 9/30109

St. Mark's . WestView. Saline ...... Whitewater. Trowel ... Excelsior. Zalma. Chaffee. Perryville. Harold O. Grauel.

93 103 226 417 440 441 545 615 670 672

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

William Wicham, Jr.. Lawrence L. Anderson ... Timothy Shelton .. Ronald L. Estes .... M. F. Rister.. Christopher Penzel .. Gary W. Sitzes . Wayne Hampton, Jr.. James Wibbenmeyer. Jim Wills .

Robert W. Harper, 211 Sanford St., Jackson, MO 63755-1854 ... Rusby D. Niswonger, 631 Greesferry Rd., Jackson, MO 63755-1355 . Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville, MO 63775 James R. Haynes, PO Box 366, Whitewater, MO 63785-0366. Gary Estes, 1740 Sherwood, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Joe D. Masterson, 1802 County Rd. 614, Jackson, MO 63755 .. Cletes O. Cato, HC 1 Box 525, Zalma, MO 63787-9709 .. Norman A. Proffer, 1824 County Rd. 379, Whitewater, MO 63785 .. Kenneth Corse, 300 Hwy. P, Perryville, MO 63775-9201. James V. Wingo, 1760 Anna Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 ....

2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 4th Sat., 7:00 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10114/1847 6/211866 5/29/1862 1011311881 10116/1872 10116/1872 10/15/1890 9/28111 9/26/62 9/29/69

Bloomfield .... Morley .. Sikeston. Charleston .. Lakeville. Dexter. Bernie. Advance. Puxico .. .

153 184 310 407 489 532 573 590 596

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

David E. Wilson. Buster Bollinger .. Donald L. Hart Sr.. Jimmy Browning. Jim Rampley .. Russell L. Busby .. Russell L. Busby Denver L. Robinett . William Helvering .

Johnny M. Robey, Sr., PO Box 548, Bloomfield, MO 63825-0548 Lloyd E. Michelsen, PO Box 171, Oran , MO 63771-0171 . Roy W. Morton, Hwy 62E PO Box 551, Sikeston, MO 63801-1904 .... Richard T. Reed, Jr., 1308 E. State Street, Charleston, MO 63834-1709 . Max Bollinger, 27926 School St., Bell City, MO 63735 . Dewey J. Pry, 804 Whitman, Dexter, MO 63841 . John Allen Rowland, 18880 St. Hwy. D., Dexter, MO 63841 . James J. Hames, Sr., PO Box 522, Advance, MO 63730-0522. Leo H. Lowery, 20046 County Rd. 283, Pwcico, MO 63960 .

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Kennett. Point Pleasant. FourMile ... Hornersville .. New Madrid... Caruthersville.

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Location Kennett. Conran. Campbell ... Hornersville . New Madrid. Caruthersville. Clarkton. Portageville.

Master's Name Jason Key.. Donnie Rex Smith. Jim Hollingshad . James H. Powell. ... Reagan P. Baird. Milburn McCall . Earl D. Smith. Michael A. Burch.

Secretary's Name and Address Billy J. Jones, 1113 Masterson, Kennett, MO 63857 ..... Herschel A. Bowden, PO Box 383, Portageville, MO 63873 .. Paul D. Sparks, R#2, Box 116, Campbell, MO 63933. David D. Pierce, PO. Box 87, Hainesville, MO 63855 .... Charles C. Hatley, PO Box 203, New Madrid, MO 63869-0203 .. Thomas C. Burch, P.O. Box 748, Caruthersville, MO 63830. Lloyd E. Hankins, Box 19, Rt. 1, Clarkton, MO 63837 . Thomas G. Burch, PO Box 748, Caruthersville, MO 63830-0748.

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2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30

10/1611889 5/30/1857 10/1911867 5/30/1861 10/1711873 10/1611873 12115/48 10/1168

1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:00 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 4th Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Sat., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30

10/411886 5/30/1861 10/1311871 10/1211882 10/1511885 9/29/04 9/27/06 10/18100 10/1311870

3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd Sat., 7:00 2nd Thurs., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd Tues. 2nd Fri., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 3rd Mon., 7:00 3rd Sat.

10/1111888 10/2111897 10/13/1881 10/1111877 10/13/1887 9/27/06 9/29115

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT - As of July 2000 Wayne .. Butler. Rapley .. Carter Wayne. Ripley. Carter Ozark. Howell ..

Greenville .... Poplar Bluff.. Composite ... VanBuren .. Wayne. Naylor. Grandin . Sampson ..... Mount Zion.

107 209 369 509 526 568 579 298 327

Greenville. Poplar Bluff. Doniphan.. VanBuren. Piedmont. Naylor .... Grandin. Theodosia. West Plains.

Rondal Rose. Bobby Lee Brannum . Gary Greenlee. Wayne Johnson ... Norman M. Morgan .. Leon Turner .. William F. Smith, Sr. WendaliStili . Randy Upton ....

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

Bayou ... Rockbridge .. Clifton. Robert Burns. Ingomar .... Koshkonong .. Mountain View . Alton. Woodside.

365 435 463 496 536 582 637 255 387

Bakersfield . Almartha .. Thayer. Gainesville . Willow Springs . Koshkonong. Mountain View . Alton .... Thomasville..

Royce E. Wheeler. Royce E. Wheeler. Robert S. Alford. Allen R. Tharp ... Melvin Rodgers . Terry W. Mustion . Ray C. Wells, Jr.. Leroy Croney.. Robert T. Rogers.

Junior E. Wilson, P.O. Box 397, Greenville, MO 63944. Bobby G. Livesay, 795 Co. Rd 311, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Allen Pigg, Rt. 3 Box 359-225, Doniphan, MO 63935 . James E. Newton, PO Box 135, Van Buren, MO 63965-0135 Fred Ivan Fox, RR 1 Box 1157, Piedmont, MO 63957-9801 . John A. Drennan, HC 73 Box 2740, Fairdealing, MO 63939. Bill Beardsley, PO Box 216, Grandin, MO 63943 . Bill Allen, PO. Box 423, Theodosia, MO 65761-0423 .. Truell Harrison, 520 Texas St., West Plains, MO 65775 .

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Location

Master's Name

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

Sparta. Friend. Billings Forsyth Galena .. Branson. Central Crossing. Table Rock.

296 352 379 453 515 587 674 680

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

Dale R. Rollen . Patrick Stewart . Mickey Brown . Keith Barker . David A. Callaway. Don McGuirt . Richard Kramer ... Jerald J. Herring.

Lawrence .. Barry.. Lawrence .. Barry.. Barry .. Lawrence. Barry... Berry.

Mt. Vernon. Monett. Canopy... Barry. Pythagoras . Decatur . Comfort ... Central Crossing.

99 129 284 367 383 400 533 674

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

William Bentley ..

Secretary's Narne and Address

Time of Meeting

Philip B. Harris. . . Bill Thompson, 3031 East Erie St., Springfield, MO 65804路4711. Michael Cargill, 2052 State Hwy. ZZ, Billings, MO 65610 ..... Norman J. Price, PO Box 1413, Forsyth, MO 65653-1413 . Carnell E. Cutbirth, 597 Walnut Tree Dr., Galena, MO 65656 . Harold E. Bennett, Box 1572, Branson, MO 65615 . Robert B. Brenton, Jr., P.O. Box 104, Shell Knob, MO 65747 . Chester Warren, 2110 Lakefront Circle, Kimberling City, MO 65886 .

Charter

Fri. before Full Moon, 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30 1st Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:00 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:00

10/10/1868 10/1311870 1011311881 10/1611872 10/1211882 9/26107 11/21/75

1st Tues., 7:00 1st Thurs., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:30 3rd Sat., 7:00 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30

10/19/1867 5/1511890 10/17/1889 10/1311870 10/1611872 10/13/1871 10/19/1898 11/21/1975

2nd Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:30 2nd & 4th Fri., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 2nd & 4th Wed., 7:30 2nd Tues., 7:00

10/19/1867 10/13/1871 10/1311870 10/1611873 10/1211893 10/17/1873 10/1211882 10/15/1891 9/26107

1st Thurs., 7:30 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 1st Mon., 7:30 1st Tues., 7:30 2nd Mon., 7:30

5/28/1856 10/15/1868 10/22102 10/17/1889 9/25/12

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT - As of July 2000

Charles H. Locker . John McDaniel. 1von Planehon ... Justin Wilkin. Charles Tichenor. James Standley.

Fred Taylor, 5225 Lawrence, Miller, MO 65707 . John W. Eden, 1106 E. Cale St., Monett, MO 65708-2166 .. Joseph A. Comer, 10 Wesley Ct., Marionville, MO 65705-9357 .. James A. Lee, PO Box 784, Washburn, MO 65772 ... Gail A. Purves, Rt. 1 Box 1671, Cassville, MO 65625-9801. Chris Cendroski, 504 Farm Rd 1095, Monet MO 65708 . Raymond C. Licklider, RR 1 Box 944, Exeter, MO 65647-9740. Travis Wyatt, 1629 CR 418, Berry, AR 72616

Jasper. Jasper.

Carthage ... Joplin ... Fellowship .. Jasper ... Carterville. Mineral Webb City Carl Junction... Criterion ..

197 335 345 398 401 471 512 549 586

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

Frank A. Stahl .... Dean Walker Jerry L. Mattson .. Bob Davis. Jeffrey A. Mecomber . Bob Clemmons .. Jack Amos Thomas H. Musgrove.. Roger R. Adams.

Newton. Jasper. Newton. Newton. cDonald ..

Neosho. Sarcoxie. Granby Stella. Anderson.

247 293 514 538 621

Neosho . Sarcoxie . Granby .. Stella .... Anderson ..

Michael Krueger . Kenneth L. Farmer . Joseph D. McBride .. Hershel Jones . Steve Wimpey

William Haws, P.O. Box 274, Carthage, MO 64836 . . . William E. Gilstrap, 4195 S. Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 64804 . "Jake" H. Doran, PO Bx. 1235, Joplin, MO 84802 ... Don Johnson, P.O. Box 124, Jasper, MO 64755 James D. Lloyd, 1212 E Fountain Rd., Joplin, MO 64801 . Thomas H. Musgrove, 127427 Fir Rd., Carl Junction, MO 64834.. Howard L. Peterson, 3416 Joplin St., Joplin, MO 64804-3735 . Roger J. Bailey, 1P.O. Box 914, Carl Junction, MO 64834 . Wayne A. Lawson, 4500 E. 26th St., Joplin, MO 64804-3451 .

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Henry A. Freund, 740 Oakridge Dr., Neosho, MO 64850.. John Chandler, PO Box 333, Sarcoxie, MO 64862 . D.E. Jack Rubottom, 1003 E Market, Diamond, MO 64840 . Robert L. Hart, PO Box 134, Stella, MO 64867-0134. Donald A. Boyer, RR 1 Box 161, Seneca, MO 64865-9617 ....

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:

Welcome to the report of the Fraternal Correspondent for the year 2002. As in years past, we have reviewed Proceedings and other writings ofa Masonic nature from almost all of the Grand Jurisdictions in North America and several from other areas of the world. At first glance, Grand Lodge Proceedings may appear to be rather dry accumulations of statistical data about a particular Grand Lodge. When time is taken to dig deeper, one discovers that, mixed in with all the numbers, corner stone laying, official visits, and bits and pieces of legislation, there are some real jewels of Masonic thought, scholarship, and leadership. As always, there were many more excellent articles found than space and economics permit us to reproduce here. Hopefully, we have selected the most interesting, entertaining, and educational articles and that you will profit both personally and masonically ifyou take the time to read this review. As always, this material is lifted directly from Grand Lodge Proceedings and is, due to space limitations and for clarity, edited to remove material ofa purely parochial nature. In view of all that has transpired since our last report, we felt that the tribute to our United States flag would be an appropriate beginning for this review. Grand Standard Bearer, Worshipful Brother David Luebka at the 2001 communication of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, made this presentation. A TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG Last year, when Most Worshipful Bob asked me to be the Grand Standard Bearer, I immediately answered, "yes" for I knew I could do a good job. Well, after I took the job, I started more closely observing the actions of our citizenry as OUR FLAG passed by, or as it was displayed at a meeting, or as it is presented in a meeting. Let me tell you, though we have read about the deliberate shabby treatment of our banner by a few radicals, what surprised me more was the lethargic manner in which our beautiful "Old Glory" was treated. Then, as this communication came closer and closer, I started getting more and more concerned about what message I would like to convey about the American Flag, the GREATEST STANDARD IN THE WORLD. And I thought back to the lethargy and decided that my goal would be to try and foster the thought in each of our minds, "am I demonstrating the Joy and Pride I have in OLD GLORY"; am I giving this symbol of our Country the recognition she deserves, do I stand as proudly as she, do I stop as she goes by and salute her and does she still trigger the proud emotions I once had? I am not talking about raising my hand to my heart and voicing the words; I am talking about the love that was demonstrated by Captain Stephen Driver. OK, so how many of you know about Captain Driver? Well, let me tell you about him. Captain Stephen Driver, a shipmaster of Salem, Massachusetts in 1831

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coined the name "OLD GLORY". As the story goes, he was leaving on one of his many voyages aboard the brig CHARLES DOGGETT - and this one would climax with the rescue of the mutineers of the BOUNTY - some friends presented him with a beautiful flag of twenty-four stars. As the banner opened to the ocean breeze for the first time, he exclaimed "Old Glory'! He retired to Nashville in 1837, taking his treasured flag from his sea days with him. By the time the Civil War erupted, most everyone in and around Nashville recognized Captain Driver's "Old Glory." When Tennessee seceded from the Union, Rebels were determined to destroy his flag, but repeated searches revealed no trace of the hated banner. Then on February 25, 1862, Union forces captured Nashville and raised the American Flag over the capital. It was a rather small ensign and immediately folks began asking Captain Driver if"Old Glory" still existed. Happy to have soldiers with him this time, Captain Driver went home and began ripping at the seams of his bedcover. As the stitches holding the quilt-top to the batting unraveled, the onlookers peered inside and saw the 24-starred original "Old Glory". Captain Driver gently gathered up the flag and returned with the soldiers to the capitol. Though he was 60 years old, the captain climbed up to the tower to flag. The Sixth Ohio Regiment cheered and saluted and later adopted the nickname "Old glory" as their own, telling and retelling the story of Captain Driver's devotion to the flag we honor yet today. Now that is the level oflove that I am talking about, that's the level oflove that generated the "Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America." Yes, I know Patriotism and Love of Old Glory live today, but it just doesn't seem to be as openly displayed. We need to change that. Just as we are charged with passing on the lessons of our Fraternity to our new members, so should we pass on the stories that are Our Country the symbol of which is OLD GLORY. Perhaps a reminder of where she has been will help! The following is, sometimes attributed to being authored by anonymous and sometimes attributed to Johnny Cash, in any case maybe it will get you started!

"THAT RAGGED OLD FLAG" I walked through a County Court House square. On a park bench an old man was sitting there I said, ''Your old Court House is kinda run down" He said, "No it will do for our little town. I said, ''Your old flag pole is leaning a little bit. And that's a ragged old Flag you've got hanging on it." He said, "Have a seat" and I sat down Is this the first time you've been to our little town?" I said, "I think it is." ''Well,'' he said, "I don't like to brag. But we're kinda proud of that ragged old Flag. You see, we got a little hole in the Flag there, When Washington took it across the Delaware. And it got powder bums, the night Francis Scott Key Sat watching it, writing 'Oh say can you see.'

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And, it got a bad rip at New Orleans When Packingham and Jackson took it on the scene. And it almost fell at the Alamo beside the Texas Flag But she waved on through. She got cut with a sword at Chancerville, And she got cut again at Shilo Hill. There was Robert E. Lee, Bouregard and Bragg, The south wind blew hard on that ragged old Flag. On Flander's Field in World War One She got a big hole from a Bertha Gun. She turned blood red in World War Two, And she hung limp and Iowa time or two. She was in Korea and Vietnam, She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam. She waved from our ships upon the briny foam, Now, they've about quit waving her back here at home. In our good land here she's been abused, She's been burned, dishonored, denied, refused. And the government for which she stands Is scandalized throughout the land. She's getting threadbare and she's wearing thin, But she's in good shape for the shape she's in. Because she's been through the fire before." Brethren, our standard seems to be draggin' a bit. When you walk out of here today make a commitment to spend some time-sharing your love of OLD GLORY with someone else, share our heritage. When "OLD GLORY" goes by hold your head up high and salute her proudly for its up to us to pass on the pride!

Right Worshipful Grand Master Marvin A Cunningham, Sr. used a number ofactions "by" words during his inaugural address to the 2001 communication of the Grand Lodge ofPennsylvania. His message was brief but contains a quantity ofMasonic wisdom. Read this piece carefully and think about the message! Brethren, my theme for the first year is "Helping Others Pursue Excellence." In the past, we have said, "Excellence in Leadership." That remains necessary, but I believe by extending that principle we can all help each other reach a new level of achievement. Excellence often begins as a dream, a vision that lacks specific form. We can challenge that dream and individually, with your knowledge and experience, it can take on an identifiable definition of its own. Excellence requires dreams of a better tomorrow. We have a great Masonic past, a great heritage, and we always are seeking more knowledge based on our ancient past. For us to obtain excellence, we must have growth in our Lodges. To do that, we have to believe in ourselves. Toward that end, every Member has a purpose - and the opportunity is there for you to help. I propose ten actions "by" words that all of us can adopt and pursue very easily:

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by the sweat of your brow; by furthering, applying, and sharing your academic knowledge; by sharing your skills; by sharing your resources; by sharing your time; by setting goals for yourself; by eliminating incompetence; by making, or helping to make, Lodge Meetings rewarding and beneficial; by just being a friend - extend your fellowship; by accepting a position in the Lodge that matches your interest and skills. Not everyone can be - or wants to be - the Worshipful Master; but for every Member there is a job to be done. Unfortunately, there is always a downside in life, and that's negativity. It gets in the way of progress. How many times have we heard sayings like: We've never done it that way! How much does it cost? Let's think about it next year. I really don't have time. I'm too old to change. That's my bowling night. It will never fly. And, the beat goes on! We have to forget those downside cliches and move toward our positive, obtainable goals. Let's go hand in hand "on the same page" and "march to the same drumbeat" as a band of Brothers. My vision and main goals for 2002 and 2003 and the area where I believe we must concentrate on are: Our Blue Lodges: We need to get rid of the idea that we don't have time to help. We need commitments from our Lodge Members to take on responsibility and to help when called on by the Worshipful Master. Membership Growth and Retention: A program formed to get quality new Members in the Fraternity and to retain our present Members is a must - a goal of having "plus-one" in Members for 2002. We will use all of the resources available for Grand Lodge and you to accomplish its mission. In closing, I am asking all Members - each Member, no matter what position he holds - to band together as the Brothers that we profess to be, to propel this Jurisdiction to new heights in Freemasonry. We must all be together and go forward together in the Family of Freemasonry - all of us, in Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Tall Cedars, High Twelve, youth groups, ladies organizations, just to name some. Our hope is one of confidence that together we will go forward and make Freemasonry work to its fullest in Pennsylvania.

Most Worshipful Brother Wayne T. Adams, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofMaine in 2001-2002 gave the following annual report to his Grand Lodge. He is concerned with the importance of communications. Communications to the public, to potential candidates, to regular members, as well as communications of attitudes, ideas, and much more. This is one of the best and most well thought out annual reports we have read in a very long time. Progress is many times made when leaders look at the organization from a fresh perspective. This report is certainly a fresh perspective. This is a lengthy piece but well worth the time taken to read it carefully and learn from it. There is a common theme through all of the issues you and I are most con-

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cerned with: It is the importance of communication, what we are communicating, how we are communicating, and to whom we are communicating. I will relate each of the items in this report to that theme. First, what do we communicate? The answer is that too often we communicate a pessimistic outlook to each other and to the general public. Let me explain. We were taught as children when approaching a dangerous intersection to stop, look and listen. Suppose you were to take a trip to England and, while there, went on a tour of the Houses of Parliament. You enter the House of Commons and the guide says, "Welcome to this magnificent Chamber. In this Chamber a century ago laws were made which governed the whole British Empire, a quarter of the human race but no more." You go a little further and the guide says, "Over there sits the Chancellor of the Exchequer. A century ago, he was guardian of the pound sterling, the most powerful currency in the world, but no more." And a little further the guide says "A century ago this Chamber echoed to the voices of great orators, and all the world listened to what they said about trade, diplomacy and military affairs, but no more." By this point, you would be just a little impatient, and you would want to say, "But what are you doing today? What are you doing to strengthen the economy, to improve healthcare, to fund education?" Now, consider my situation. I go into Lodges, and right away someone will tell me, "35 years ago when I was raised, the Lodge would be filled, but no more." Another will say, "50 years ago this Lodge was composed of all of the leading citizens of the town, but no more". Another will tell me, "When I was in the line, we had many excellent ritualists in this Lodge, but no more". At that point, I am ready to say "But what are you doing today? What is this Lodge doing to improve itself, to serve the community, to be a more welcome placeT' And about that time, someone will come up to me as they do almost every place I visit and say, "Too bad there aren't more people here tonight." Well, I think I know the reason why: Too many Masons are living in the past. Fortunately, I also visit Lodges, which are successful. I visit Lodges, which are doing things in the community, which take pride in their work and which have a steady line of candidates. What they have is obvious: It is not necessarily good leadership, although that is important. It is not necessarily good Masonic education, although that is important. It is not a healthy checking account, although that can be handy. What they do have is a group of men who treat each other with respect, who enjoy working with each other, who really do strive to see who best can work and best agree, and who look for positive things they can do in their communities. St. Aspinquid Lodge in York is one of the most active Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. Worshipful Walter Kyllonen, its immediate Past Master, summed up their approach very well when he said; "We spend a lot of time with our candidates. Ostensibly, it is to help them learn their lesson, but we're really trying to find out more about them: what they want, what they are looking for and what they would like to do. By the time a man is raised, we've found a place for him in our Lodge and something he wants to do." In communicating attitudes, we need to stop, look and listen. We need to stop living in the past. We need to start looking for positive things to say and do and, most importantly, we need to listen to our candidates. Next question. How do we communicate a positive attitude? There is, in the life of organizations, an observable cycle, a cycle which can be broken but which

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is sufficiently real that we need to recognize it and deal with it. In the first phase of the cycle, there is an idea or purpose. In the second phase, an organization is formed and gains members who wish to support that idea or purpose. In the third phase, the organization turns inward, and its active members become more concerned with perpetuating the organization than with its original purposes. In the fourth phase, membership declines because, to outsiders, the original purpose no longer appears to be of primary importance. It is commonly thought that this fourth phase is the critical phase, the phase where membership falls off. In that phase, the leadership of the organization often panics and flails about wildly trying to stem the erosion in membership, but they are misguided. The critical phase is the third phase. The phase in which the priorities get mixed up. I will give you an example of what I am talking about. York Lodge, No. 22, in Kennebunk about three or four years ago found itself squarely in the fourth phase. The old guard was dying off, and very few candidates were coming along to replace them. They did a number of things. One of the things that they did was start their school bus shelter program. Many of you know of this because it was written up in the Northern Light magazine. They built their fifth and sixth school bus shelters last Saturday morning. I stopped to visit them, and this is what I found. I found a group of Masons working together in harmony. I found a group of Masons enjoying each other's company. I found a group of Masons united in purpose. Two of the workers helped to build the second and third shelters, even before they became Masons. One of the workers last Saturday morning has applied but has not yet been balloted upon. These non-Masons were attracted by a worthwhile project and, consciously or subconsciously, recognized that Masons have a common set of values. There you have it - harmony, fellowship, common purpose and shared values - and it should not surprise you to learn that York Lodges have broken the cycle. They are getting candidates. They are getting a number of young men as candidates. I would not be your Grand Master today if I didn't firmly believe that any Lodge could do the same thing. That leads to the next topic. What do we communicate to potential candidates? Unfortunately, for many years Masons didn't communicate anything at all because they incorrectly believed that they shouldn't say anything and perhaps, because they were afraid they wouldn't be able to answer the questions adequately. For whatever reason, that custom did not serve us well. We all agree that a man should come to Masonry of his own free will and accord, but we carried it to an extreme. This became totally clear to me about a year ago when R. W Webber asked a group to suppose that we had had a custom, faithfully adhered to for 200 years, that a man could only become a Mason if he was invited. Then stood up and said, "No, we're doing it all wrong. We shouldn't tell anyone anything." We would think he was crazy. We would say, "Such a practice would wreck this Fraternity". But that is the system we operated on for a long time. It doesn't work anymore. M. W. George Pulkkinen made a big move in the right direction when he first encouraged Lodges to hold Fellowship Nights. This year, for the first time, the Chairman of the Membership Committee, V. W. Randy Burleigh has been tracking men who attend Fellowship Nights. We can now say with great certainty that if a Lodge wants candidates, it can have them. Benevolent Lodge in Carmel had a Fellowship Night a little over a year ago, with very good results.

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Since then it has had two more Fellowship Nights because Benevolent Lodge understands clearly this is the way to get candidates. Another thing we started doing this year to communicate with potential candidates are the envelopes I have been passing out wherever I go. They contain a number of well prepared pamphlets published by the Masonic Service Association and Renewal of North America, and have an application for membership in the Lodge. I urge Masons to give these envelopes to men they believe would be good Masons. When someone says, "Isn't that solicitation?" I tell them I do not want to hear the "s" word. That is not a part of the law of this Grand Jurisdiction and never has been. I am delighted with how well these envelopes are received. I am also delighted how many non-Masons have completed the applications in these envelopes. What do we communicate to candidates about Masonry? The subject of candidate proficiency needs to be addressed. By long custom, adhered to by every Lodge that I am aware of, a candidate is asked to learn and commit to memory the questions and answers in the Cipher. It has bothered me for some time that simply memorizing the question and the answer do not mean that the candidate understands the significance of the question or the answer. I have asked our Committee on Masonic Education to prepare a new edition of our proficiency booklet. The booklet will have on the top of the page the same question and the same answer in Cipher that appears in our booklets today. In addition, the new booklets will contain, beneath each question and answer, one or two paragraphs in plain English, which explain the significance of the question and answer. I instructed our Education Committee that this does not have to be original work. We can use material from Masonic writers such as Carl Claudy and Allen Roberts. We can use paragraphs that are in our own Instructors Manual. We can use paragraphs from the Proficiency Booklet used with the two-day classes last year. I believe a simple one or two paragraph explanation for each question will help the candidate learn the lesson and make him more knowledgeable. The Committee tells me that they will have the revised booklet ready to go to the printer by October. There is a proposal we will vote on later this morning to make the traditional question and answer format optional, and to approve the Proficiency Booklet used in the two-day class last year as an alternative to the question and answer proficiency. Personally, I am reluctant to see us abandon the one system that is now common to all Lodges, the one experience that is common to all Masons, without trying to improve it. I believe that the Proficiency Booklet with the explanatory material being prepared by our Masonic Education Committee should be given a fair trial. I am against the proposal to make our traditional proficiency optional at this time. What do we communicate to regular Masons about Masonry? For a number of years District Representatives were charged with the primary task of encouraging Lodges to set up Education Committees to provide new candidates with more information about Masonry. They also have another charge: To make all Masons more informed about Masonry. This year the Masonic Education Committee produced a series of short programs for the District Representatives' use in Lodges. These programs are crisp, informative and interesting. I encourage presiding Masters to ask their District Representatives to present one or more of these programs whenever they have a stated meeting with no degree work.

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What do we communicate by some of the artificial distinctions we make? I refer here to what I believe is an over emphasis on distinctions accorded to Grand Lodge Officers. I believe titles are overused. It is enough to use a Masonic title once a day or once in a conversation. Someone can call me Most Worshipful once. After that, Brother Adams will do just fine. That goes for all the titles - Right Worshipful, Very Worshipful, Worshipful. I like a certain amount of ceremony and parade. I enjoyed our little parade this morning, but I don't need a long suite every time I visit a Lodge, and I have discontinued that practice except on special occasions. In addition, I believe that we create unnecessary distinctions with over-elaborate aprons. I am not referring to Lodge aprons. I am not referring to Past Officer's aprons. I am referring only to the aprons worn by current Grand Lodge Officers of the appointed Grand Lodge Officers who will be installed this evening will be wearing a simple white apron with a purple border. This, incidentally, is the custom in New Hampshire and in Vermont. It is also worth noting that these aprons comply with our own Standing Regulation No. 16. We are, in fact, returning to the traditional aprons formerly worn by our Grand Officers. When our Grand Officers complete their terms, they can have the most elaborate Past Grand Officer's apron in the world, but I would like the aprons worn by my officers this year to be marked by their simplicity. I believe very strongly that respect is acquired from a job well done and not by a title or by the gold braid on an apron. I have tried to appoint men who are more interested in doing a good job rather than in the many artificial distinctions that have become the norm. I have to admit that I was helped in making this decision by the enormous escalation in the cost of the fancy aprons. How do we communicate information on Masonry to the Craft as a whole? There are three areas that I would like to discuss; two are successes, one needs to be worked on. We have, thanks to our Grand Lodge Webmaster, V. W. Greg Myers, an excellent Grand Lodge Website. I occasionally check out other Grand Lodge Websites, and I believe that ours is the best in the country. It contains useful material people can use. It contains our Constitution and Standing Regulations. It contains our Instructor's Manual. It contains our Officer's Manuals. It contains material people can use. It has a newsy and informative format. I am very grateful to Brother Myers for his work on that Website. A second way of communicating is by our new Members Handbook. It was just printed a few days ago and is on sale here today for the first time. It contains information about Masonry in general and about Maine Masonry, in particular. I believe this Handbook will be well received by the Craft. The third way we have of communicating with the Craft as a whole is by way of the Maine Mason. Producing that magazine has been a difficulty this year. Brother Mike McFadden has produced a good-looking magazine. His principal interest is in layout and production, and he did a good job. There is other work. It involves soliciting, acquiring and re-writing articles. I believe that what is needed here is really a features editor to take care of these tasks, and I believe I have found such a person. I plan this coming year, to put out three issues, the two that we have budgeted for, plus money left over from last year. It is going to be necessary during the coming year to look at the long-term funding of the Maine Mason. Fifty cents an issue is not going to be enough money to put out a good magazine in the future, and we are going to have to look at other

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sources of revenue such as sponsorships and advertising. That will be a priority task for this coming year. How does Masonry communicate with the community as a whole? The best way to communicate with the community is by letting them know what we do and letting them see what we do. Let me take those two items separately. It used to be that any newspaper would print just about any group photo and that reporters would come, cover an event and write a story. That has changed. We have 7 dailies in Maine. They tend not to print group photos. They will, however, sometimes print news stories on activities and sometimes action photos, but it has to be an activity of general interest. In addition to the 7 dailies, we have 63 community weeklies in Maine. Those are the papers we need to target. They will often print group photos, and they will often print a weekly column on Masonic activities, such as the one that appears every week in the Machias Valley News. This year, our Public Relations Committee published a new manual, which was distributed to all Lodges. It offers instruction on how to prepare a good article. I often hear Masons say, "This wasn't covered". Well, that's a passive sentence. The active sentence is "We didn't see to it that it was covered". We do not have a Grand Lodge Public Relations Officer charged with writing news stories. Those items have to be generated at Lodge level. Every Lodge needs to identify a Mason who can at least make a stab at writing an article to give to a newspaper. They need pictures, they need names, they need captions to go with the pictures and they need a draft of an article. When we spoon feed news items, we get coverage. For example, this year our Grand Lodge laid a cornerstone at the new Boy Scout building in Boothbay. Bro. Milton VanVlack wrote a long article on Masonic Cornerstone Layings, in general, and that day's activity, in particular. The local paper, which covers Wiscasset and Boothbay, dedicated the whole top half of a page to the story. Bro. VanVlack spoon-fed it to them, and they printed it. The best way of communicating with the general public is by activity. The public notices us when we do things. If there is a blood drive in our Lodge, it is noticed. A Lodge has a Child Identification Program, it is noticed. If Lodge members participate in a Community Betterment project, it is noticed. If a Lodge wants to be noticed, it has to do something. It has to do something worthy of notice. We have really only three opportunities to show our Ritual to the public. One is our installations, and most Lodges at this point have semi-public installations. Another is by the Memorial Service, and we shouldn't overlook the public relations or membership aspects of those activities. The only other opportunity we have to show Masonic Ritual to the general public is at the dedication of Masonic halls and the cornerstone layings for Masonic halls, churches and public buildings. Hall dedications, of course, are semi-public and this year we have dedicated three new Masonic buildings. What Grand Master in this day and age has the opportunity to dedicate three brand new Lodges in one year? In fact, we did two in one day. The Brethren of Mt. Kineo Lodge in Guilford, Sebasticook Lodge in Clinton and Deering Lodge in Portland have built handsome new buildings, which will serve them well for many, many years to come. In addition, this year we had the opportunity to dedicate the Boy Scout building in Boothbay, which I mentioned, the new public safety building in Liberty and the new Public Library in Lubec. I encourage

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any Lodge, which has a new public building in its community to offer to have our Grand Lodge lay the cornerstone. Our presence communicates to the public our interest and exposes them to a ceremony, which Masons performed for several centuries. How do we communicate correct Ritual to the Lodge officers who use it? For many years I have heard Masters say that they would like a plain English Ritual in their Lodge. For many years we have had poor attendance from Line Officers Schools of Instruction. In order to address both of these issues, I created this year the non-constitutional office of District Ritual Instructor, one in each District, each with a Ritual in plain English. These Instructors work in cooperation with the Deputy and District Representative and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Grand Lecturer responsible for that area. The District Ritual Instructors are available to attend degree work and, more importantly, to attend rehearsals, where they can assist officers in improving their work. My observation after one year is the District Ritual Instructors have to almost invite themselves to a Lodge the first time. Once the ice has been broken, I find that they are invited back often. I urge presiding Masters to make use of District Ritual Instructors as an asset for their Lodge. The Grand Lecturers this year have done a very good job and are finding that the District Ritual Instructors can be a help to them. I am particularly pleased this year that the Grand Lecturers have defined and formalized the recertification process for each of our recognized degree teams. Degree teams, of course, must be re-certified once during each calendar year. A final question, of course, is; How do we communicate good ideas to each other, in particular, to you who are the officers of constituent Lodges? Officers going through the chairs do not necessarily have good role models ahead of them. They may not have worked with men who are good organizers, good planners, motivated to try new things or, for that matter, motivated to do anything at all. I am usually able to spot in every Lodge I visit one or two officers in every line who earnestly desire to do a good job, who are on the alert for good ideas and who wish to make their Lodges more active. The question is how do we help them? During the past year we have had three seminars of interest to all Masons and, I hope, of particular interest to Line Officers. The first of these was our special session for training in Bangor last October. Over 150 Masons attended. We divided the day into four segments and we had seven different programs, which meant that people had a choice of which programs to attend. In March we used for the first time interactive television services of the University of Maine and had a general information seminar, which was broadcast live to six other locations where the participants had an opportunity to listen and to ask questions. At the end of March R.W. Patrick Whitney, our Junior Grand Warden, organized a seminar in Machias on the topic ofMasonic Renewal with a guest facilitator from New Brunswick, R.W. Wayne Hitchcock. Bro. Hitchcock has conducted many successful seminars in New Brunswick. This one was a success also. The theme running through his presentation was the very fundamental assumption Lodge could renew itself if it first develops a vision of where it wants to go. Each Lodge, and each one of us, may get to that point by a different route but let me suggest one way of getting there. Maine people don't move around often, but lets suppose that you moved to a

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different area and had a choice of six or seven Lodges you could affiliate with. What would you look for? I believe you would look for five things: (1) You would look for a Lodge whose members respect each other and work well together the high and low, rich and poor, those of great accomplishment and those who were just ordinary guys, (2) You would look for a Lodge whose members obviously enjoy each other's company and fellowship; (3) You would look for a Lodge whose members can get behind some good and worthwhile projects; (4) You would look for a Lodge whose members believe deeply in the shared values of Masonry; (5) In short, you would look for a Lodge which has broken the cycle I spoke of earlier. Come to think of it, that's exactly what I found at York Lodge last Saturday morning. Brethren, any Lodge can do it. We don't have to leave home to find the Lodge we are looking for. A successful Lodge doesn't just happen. It happens because Masons, like you and I, make it happen. You and I have the strength of purpose to make it happen. Let us communicate that sense of purpose, let us stop, look and listen, stop living in the past, start looking for the positive things to say and do and listen to our candidates. We can do it, any Lodge can do it.

Grand Secretary and Librarian ofthe Grand Lodge ofIowa William R. Crawford made some thoughtful observations at the 2001 annual communication. These remarks, made during his report, are a reminder that Grand Secretaries, as well as Lodge Secretaries make valuable contributions to the fraternity and have, more than anyone else, well grounded insights into what is happening in the Lodge and the direction, for good or ill, a Lodge or Grand Lodge is taking. Iowa needs to Raise 15,000 new Master Masons in the next 10 years to avoid a major crisis. The reason is that over one-half of our members are now 70 years of age and older. In the next 10 years we need at least that many men to become a part of the Fraternity so that Masonry can continue to be a positive influence in our communities. These new Master Masons will have the opportunity to be future leaders in the Fraternity, both in their lodges and in the Grand Lodge. Also, they may cause numerous changes as they bring in new enthusiasm to the Fraternity. It will allow many more lodges to grow and prosper which in turn makes for better communities across the state. Masonry makes our communities a better place in which to live. The influence of the basic values of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth has an impact far beyond our lodge halls. The values of the Fraternity will never change, and neither will the need for them in our communities ever end. Our Fraternity must grow in numbers, not for the sheer sake of numbers, but for the positive force that we provide our communities. Change is seldom painless. When we work together, respect each other, and are sensitive to one another, Masonry can move ahead so that even seemingly impossible goals can be met. At another Grand Lodge Communication that I visited had legislation proposed that would bring very significant changes in the operations of that Grand Lodge as well as its Subordinate Lodges. In watching and listening to that debate, it was obvious that there was a wide difference in opinions on the need for the changes. Yet the debate was respectful and courteous. In the end, the proposed changes were enacted, and will allow that Grand Lodge to be better prepared for the future. Fortunately, Iowa is not facing the same situation as that Grand Lodge. However, nearly all Grand

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Lodges face the common problem, which is the continuing loss of membership. The "Ten Reasons to Become A Mason" has created a spark and enthusiasm that I have not seen in many years. Grand Master Richard L. Campbell must be commended for providing the seed idea for its development. Members of the Lodge Service Committee, who created these Reasons, should be thanked for their vision and ideas. The "10 Reasons" have been well received not just across Iowa, but also in many other states and Canadian Provinces. When brothers from other jurisdictions see the "10 Reasons" they are just as enthused about them as Iowa Masons. Some have indicated that they plan to adapt them for use in their jurisdictions. The efforts of lodge secretaries day in and day out helps to keep our Fraternity strong. The calls, letters, and e-mails from many of them brighten our days in the office. There are so many neat things happening across the state, and it is a delight to hear about them. Thank you to all the secretaries that regularly submit the various reports on a timely basis. Your assistance and cooperation is very much appreciated. To the others, please seek to improve handling these responsibilities.

Brother K. D. "Hap" Harrison, Grand Orator, gave the following address at the 2001 communication of the Grand Lodge of Alabama. Simply put, it is a good example of Masonic oratory. Enjoy it as such. Brethren, by the standards of most of you here today, I am a relatively young man. My days of labor in the quarries of Freemasonry are few as compared to many of you. But in my short time oflife and labor, I have traveled to many distant countries. I have been exposed and have come in contact with the many different cultures and lifestyles of Africa, Southeast Asia, Micronesia, and the Far East. In the course of these travels, I became aware that the world and life itself is truly as diverse and uncertain as the mosaic pavements, which adorn our symbolic lodges. As a result of these travels and experiences, it became very evident to me that we as Americans live in the greatest and most blessed country in the world. Freedom, prosperity, and happiness are more accessible to us as a people and nation than to anyone else on this planet. God has without a doubt blessed America. But why? Why is this? Why have we been blessed and prospered above all others? I think there are many reasons. This country was founded by men of great wisdom, courage, passion, and ideals. They were men who loved freedom: They were men who revered and worshipped God, the Great Architect of the Universe. They embraced the teachings of the Holy Scriptures and founded upon them the greatest democracy ever known to man. In all of their work from beginning to end, they never failed to acknowledge and magnify Him. As we all know, many of these founding fathers proudly counted themselves as Freemasons. Throughout the history of our nation, countless men and woman have readily shed their blood and sacrificed their lives in defense of our freedoms and way of life. This country, like no other, when faced with challenges and adversity unites and bands together as one people. The overwhelming majority of Americans have and will stand in defense of our country, our freedom, and our beliefs. We are a country, when in times of crisis, humbly kneels and prays for guidance and strength from the Almighty. Brethren, another reason why this nation of ours has been blessed and pros-

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pered lies before us in plain sight for all to see. The Holy Bible, the inspired irreproachable word of God. It is truly the Great Light for our nation and our fraternity. Where it lies opened and revealed there can be no darkness. Its teachings and wisdom are the bedrock, the foundation and cornerstone upon which our forefathers founded this great nation. Until recent history it served as the moral compass and guide for our courts and legal system. This Holy Bible, the greatest of all books, is as equally important to the history and formation of Freemasonry. It lies upon the altar of every lodge supporting the square and compass. It is the Greatest Light in Masonry. No business or work can be done unless it lies open upon the altar. Thus the book of the will of God rules the Lodge even as the sun rules the day, enlightening the crafts work and making it a labor of love and worship. The Bible is mentioned as early as 1600 as the book upon which the covenant or oath as a Mason was taken. In 1760, it was first mentioned as one of the three Great Lights. No one needs to be told how important the Bible is to Masonry today or maybe they do. It sheds light upon the East, the West, the North and the South. It gives us spiritual vision, moral law, and immortal hope. Almost every name found in our ceremonies is from the Bible and there are no less than seventy-five references to the Bible in our rituals. But more important, the wisdom and teachings are the source of Masonry's principles and tenets. When we as new candidates, Entered Apprentices, and Fellow Crafts advance toward more light we hear its poetry and divine wisdom. Everyone of us took solemn vows of loyalty, secrecy, charity and the practice of brotherly love upon it. But the Bible is not simply a foundation stone; it is also a quarry in which we find the truths that make us good men. In it, the light of moral truth is stored to enlighten the mind, warm the heart and bless the soul of every man. Freemasonry honors other books of faith, but in our great state and country, the Holy Bible is supreme. It is the great shining light and Masters' trestleboard in all our lodges, as it should be. Every Mason should not only honor and revere it, but he ought to read it, live it, love it, and hide its truth and wisdom in his heart. He should learn from it what it is to be a just and upright Mason. There is something in the Bible, which ifit gets into a man makes him gentle, strong, faithful, free, obedient, and tolerant. It adds to his knowledge, virtue, patience, temperance, self-control, brotherly love, and charity. These Holy Scriptures should be our daily companion from the time we are born, until we are removed from the labors of this earthly lodge. It is the most divine of books telling us that God had made us for himself and that our hearts will be restless, unhappy, and lonely until we learn to rest in Him. Whose will it is for us to have the corn, wine and oil of life which anciently represented plenty, health and peace. "He hath shown thee, 0 man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God." "Thou shalt love the Lord thy god with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind and thy neighbors as thyself." "Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them for this is the law and the prophets." "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep himself unspotted from the world."

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"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Brethren, I fear the Great Trestleboard has been left unattended too long. "The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed and there is indeed much confusion in the Temple. We must return to the trestleboard upon which the great plan of life is drawn out. We must examine and follow the plans and allow the great light to shine in our lives and guide us. We must make it our friend and our teacher and then we will know what Sir Walter Scott meant, when as he lay dying, asked those at his side to read to him. From what book they asked and Scott replied, there is but one Book!" I believe we can find the answers to all our problems as a nation, a fraternity, a people, and as individuals if we only look upon the trestleboard and the perfect plans it contains. Brethren, unless our craft were good and our calling honorable, we should not have lasted for so many centuries. The ancient established usage's and customs of our fraternity are as relevant today as they were two hundred years ago. We must diligently guard the West Gate even in the face of declining membership. For what shall it profit us if we gain members by the thousands if we lose the heart and soul of Masonry? We must be ever mindful that our spiritual as well as our earthly Temples are not being built with untempered mortar. Now brethren, permit me to leave you with this final thought. The world at large knows little or nothing of our beloved fraternity. We are probably the most misunderstood organization in history. Unfortunately, ignorance breeds contempt, fear and prejudice. For this reason each and every Mason should act as an ambassador for the craft. Brethren, it is not our choice whether we serve our country, our city, our community and our neighbor. It is our DUTY! The reason I wanted to become a Mason was because of the men I knew who were Masons. They were men of character, integrity, and honor. They were men whose word was their bond. Their hearts were filled with charity and compassion. They carried themselves with dignity and were a credit to their faith, their family and their community. I wanted to emulate these men. I wanted to be a friend and brother among these men. Brethren, it is our ultimate duty and responsibility that we conduct ourselves in a way that is pleasing to God, devoted to our families, serviceable to mankind, and honorable to the fraternity. I thank you again for your friendship and brotherly love throughout this past year. It has been an honor to serve you. God bless America and God bless you all! Thank you!

Brother David K Baba, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, produced an excellent piece of historical fiction for his 2001 Grand Lodge communication. Enjoy! This oration is a product of imagination, a flight of fancy. So relax, sit back and join me in a journey to a place far away and long ago. It is a misty day and over the green grass of the cow trodden meadow echo the clang of iron chisels against firm granite recently quarried from the deposit on the hillside near a small medieval village. The quarry workers have transported the hundredweight sized stones by wooden wheeled oxcarts from the hillside to the building site of a new castle overlooking an inlet on the English Channel. The time is recently after the year 1066. The local baron has received

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his fiefdom from William the Conqueror as a reward for his services at the Battle of Hastings, the decisive battle in the Norman conquest of England. The rival leader Harold Godwinson and his army had been defeated. Recently, the baron has been alarmed by Norsemen Vikings who have been raiding the coastal areas of his domain terrorizing his serfs. Production of wheat, cattle and sheep have declined and something must be done, not to speak of the safety of the baron's family. The baron and his knights speak a form of Norman French as opposed to the local dialect of tribal Angles and Saxons. Strange folks, these natives, but the baron will whip them into shape and make them produce. The first share of any production goes to him and if there is something left over, then perhaps something for the serf and his family. If the serf does not make his quota, he will have to work harder. The tribute to the king must be met and the baron must feed his retainers and knights. The castle is being constructed on a promontory on the high ground overlooking the coastal bay. Fair warning to those pesky Vikings marauding on the coast in their long ships. The baron sits astride his warhorse gazing at the view thinking about the sheer walls of the castle and how secure it will be when done. Sheer walls higher than an average bowshot, how grand! Much better than the uncut stones piled one on another built into goat sheds by the local cowans and infinitely better than the log fortification serving as his castle now, so vulnerable to torch and fire and rude in comparison to his father's castle across the channel in Normandy. How relieved he will be to hang the Belgian tapestries brought by his wife as part of her dowry. She has constantly complained about not having a suitable wall on which to display them. The plans for the castle are perused each night, carefully drafted on sheep hide vellum by the leader of the builders. He is a sturdy, sinewy sort of fellow who like his stonecutting workmen are free workers, beholden to no overlord as serfs of slaves and who individually contract their labors for pay. The leader is referred to by the workmen as "master." This "master" was recommended by the Baron's cousin as being competent in knowing how to design and build an impregnable castle and as a leader who knows how to control his men, mostly masons, skilled in mallet and chisel. Like the master his men look to be rough hewn, dressed in leathers and wearing a sheepskin apron while laboring. Unlike the Baron's cowering serfs, the master and his masons exhibit a straight back and a sense of personal pride. They address the Baron in polite but not deferential tones. They are proud of their skill and demand fair compensation for their work, meals and lodging included. Though the Baron is used to having his way, he knows that the master and his masons will leave if the terms of the agreement are not met. The master, as overseer, supervises the workers, who are composed of the young apprentices and the more experienced fellows of the craft. It is rumored that the master has secret knowledge and formulas perhaps even transmitted to him by the builders of Solomon's Temple. Though the Baron frets about the cost he will pay the master and his masons, he accedes to their demands, which he knows are fair, and besides, it would be such a relief to be able to hang those darned tapestries! Can we imagine that this is how it was? Operative masons having skills so valuable they could form guilds as free workers to bargain for their services in a world normally served by slaves, as independent workers able to travel as such and to work as such? To a feudal order, which operated upon the labor and

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services of slaves and serfs, this is indeed a revolutionary idea. The idea of the free worker would evolve into a concept so drastic that it would even reshape world civilization in the form of the recognition of the "freewill of man." It is the core of speculative masonry. It is the declaration made by each candidate and brother at the inception of each degree that he does so by his free will and accord. In making this declaration, he only consents to the events of the ensuing ceremony, but declares that he is a man offree will. He confirms that in the very nature of being human he has a unique spirit with an intellect to discern, to analyze and to determine good from evil. He implores the brothers of the lodge to guide him in the development of his free will without it any instruction is useless. The choice is his alone and the benefits of the instruction of the lodge are his alone. He is imbued with this free will by the plan of the Great Architect of the Universe, who has created each individual as a unique person. Tyrants have always opposed our order for they know that it is based upon the freewill of man. Freemasons regardless of religious affiliation, race, creed or nationality reaffirm this revolutionary concept every day in every part of world, and shall continue to do so as long as the craft shall exist. In closing may I only say "So Mote It Be."

Worshipful Brother Jay St. John, Grand Orator made this presentation to the 2001 Arizona Grand Lodge. He talks a little about the Saints John and a great deal about promoting Freemasonry. It is the way he approached his topic that won him a space in this review. Today, we will be discussing Saint John the Evangelist. (Actually, I will be speaking and you will be listening, I hope.) The two traditional patron Saints of Masonry are Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. When I'm finished today, you may be discussing St. John the Idiot, which is how you may refer to me after this oration is completed. Membership is the greatest challenge facing Masonry today. Declining membership has been documented by many local lodges, Grand Lodges, and lodges worldwide. It is not to be disputed here but to be accepted as fact. In "The Philalethes", the official journal of the Philalethes Society, there has been a series of articles on the "New Model Lodge, U.S.A." The articles so far do not address membership except to mention ways to increase membership, which is a regurgitation of the tried and true ways. However, on the back of one of the issues in the column called "through Masonic Windows", there is a note from one jurisdiction that states, "our best prospects for the future come from our sons, our grandsons, and our friends." My oration today will tie together the concept of how to go about increasing membership and give several ideas about what to do in using this concept with several groups. Saint John the evangelist is one of our Patron Saints. But we only know that because in several places in our ritual he is mentioned in that role. Some lodges will celebrate his feast day on the 27th of December to honor his role as Patron Saint. In his Biblical role, he was an evangelist in that he preached the Gospel and converted people to Christianity. He emphasized salvation by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Gospel, and importance of preaching as contrasted to the ritual. But, we as Masons have learned nothing from him. Let all the ritualists and those who believe that Masonry is a Christian orga-

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nization rest assured that I am not here to ignore the ritual nor to advocate that Masonry is or should be a Christian organization. Ritual is important and has its place in the future of all lodges. The blue lodge is not a Christian organization and never should be. Forget, if you can for a moment, St. John the Evangelist's role in Christianity and let us look at his role as an evangelist. Let us look at the words associated with evangelism and see if they fit the need for action in a membership drive in blue lodges. Evangelists, including Saint John were known for their zeal. They were zealots. Evangelists, including Saint John, were known for their militant and crusading enthusiasm. They were known for their commitment to personal conversion. An Evangelist did not send out invitations in the mail, he did not produce videotape that promoted Christ, nor did he place doorknob hangers on his neighbors' doors to pass on the good news. That particular comment comes from my experiences as a United Methodist. One of the churches the I belonged to went out form the church and hung doorknobs hangers on the neighbor's doors asking them to attend church with us. This effort was not successful. Unless you are different from me, I throwaway doorknob hangers and anything else unless it is accompanied by a personal contact. Saint John evangelized by getting out there and speaking to people directly and with a fervor and zealousness that impressed people to convert to his way of thinking. And I mean he got out there. I am going to pick on my lodge Green Valley No. 71 for a minute if I can. Since the members of my lodge are my brothers I cannot offend them, right? Several times in the past we have held steak dinners and other activities to generate funds. In working at several of these events many of us have asked several of our male friends and their families to attend these events as our guests. Every year, we host an essay contest event where our local winners are asked to read their winning entries to the lodge. In come Dads and Moms, relatives and friends. Also, in come their teachers as our guests. Young male teachers. Every year we sponsor a youth baseball team in the area. We invite all the team members and their families (young dads) to the lodge for a hot dog lunch. And we do not evangelize to them, with them, or at them. We prefer to work in the kitchen and tell stories and jokes. We need to get out of the kitchen and into the role of Saint John the Evangelist. No one brought him converts. He went out and got them. He went out and laid his hands on them. He went out and found them. He did not wait for them to ask him if they were ready to become better men. He told them they were ready to become better men. In our lodge we even have an argument (l am sorry for that Freudian slip) a discussion about whether we can afford the three hundred dollar cost of sponsoring a little league team. Stop wasting lodge time. We argue (l mean discuss) about our local scholarship program and whether we should require each scholarship recipient to be a relative of a Mason. Forget it. We need to reach out of our lodges and evangelize with good men. We need to get out of our lodges and get on the evangelical trail to survival and revival. We need to preach the good news. We need to preach the gospel of Free Masonry and be zealous in our preaching. Several trestleboards arrive in the mail at my house each month. Each one gives the upcoming events for the various lodges. Some of these lodges appear to have the same problem as Green Valley Lodge has. We are inviting our-

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selves to all our events. We sell steak dinners to ourselves. We hold spaghetti dinners for ourselves. We host pancake breakfasts for ourselves. We need to stop doing it to ourselves, gentlemen. Let me leave you with these thoughts. Number one: every lodge needs to identify a brother or a group of brothers who are willing to adopt the evangelistic fervor of Saint John the Evangelist and get out of the lodge. Number two: Every lodge needs to reach outside themselves and participate in programs that reach new members. Number three: We need to have our evangelists take on the role of spreading the good news of Free Masonry with personal contact. No phone calls, no letters. Number four: We need to get started right now. Who will step up and be Saint John the Evangelist of our century or of Masonry in Arizona or in your local lodge. Will it be someone like Dave Luebke who has made the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children his personal crusade? His personal evangelical movement. Will it be Floyd Parker, the Secretary of Green Valley Lodge No. 71 who has made it his personal crusade to make our lodge the friendliest and most organized lodge in Arizona? Will it be somebody like Jake Van Alphen who made it his personal crusade to erect a new temple room addition to Green Valley Lodge No. 71 at a cost of thirty-two dollars per square foot, pretty much by himself? Or Brian Pilz who has taken on Chapter Dad of a De Molay Chapter in Tucson as his own personal crusade? Gentlemen, there are many of us who only need to see the seed of the teachings of the patron saint of Free Masonry, Saint John the Evangelist and take up our crusade. The evangelical crusade has to be organized, it has to be personal in nature, and it has to start right now. One final thought before I retire from this position and this podium. I have two sons. One is thirty-two and one is twenty-eight. One lives in Queen Creek and one lives right here in Tucson. I think they are good men. I think they would make good Masons. I need your help. I need an evangelist to help me with a personal need, my need to have my sons become Masons. My sons pay more attention to me now than they did when I dragged their little butts through third grade math but they need a personal touch. They need to be the target of an evangelical movement of someone's making other than dad if they are to accept the call to join the fraternity. If you can accept one of the statements made earlier, which was "our best prospects for the future come from our sons, our grandsons, and our friends", then you know where the future lies. Many of my Masonic friends have sons who are not Masons. They probably need an evangelist to assist them in helping make their sons Masons. There are many among us who only need to heed the teachings of the Patron Saint of Freemasonry - St. John the Evangelist and take up our crusade. The evangelical movement needed has to be organized, it has to be personal in nature, and it has to start now.

Brother Jesse F. McWilliams, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, in his 2001 presentation talks about tragedy and a little history, too. It is a short but interesting piece. Tragedy is the latest American buzzword. History has recorded several. On December 7th, 1941, under the cover of darkness, the Japanese carriers

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steamed to within 200 miles of Pearl Harbor naval base. From that position they launched about 360 airplanes against the Pacific Fleet. The first bombs fell about 7:55 a.m. The attack killed 2,388 people at Pearl Harbor and wounded about 2,000. It destroyed or damaged 21 U.S. ships and over 300 planes. "Remember Pearl Harbor" became the rallying cry for the United States in World War II. The event was known as the greatest American Tragedy. On September 11th, 2001, it slipped forever into at best second place. Interestingly, the time frame for both events was about the same hour. On this day four American passenger planes were hijacked, three of them were flown into American landmarks, two into the World Trade Center towers, and one into the Pentagon. The fourth, probably the greatest tragedy of the four, into a field in Pennsylvania. Modern communications allowed the passengers of the fourth plane to determine the fate of the first three, and as I am sure history will record the names of those brave men, women, and children; whether they were active or inactive participants, as true American heroes; their tragedy was by choice. They chose to try and retake the plane and crashed into an open field rather than an occupied building, giving up their own lives to save countless others. Tragedy by choice brings me to a story of one of our own. On August 9th, 1809 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, the eldest of eleven children was born, destined to live only 26 years. In 1818, his family moved to Conecuh County Alabama, where he attended Evergreen Academy. He later studied law, and was admitted to the bar before his twentieth birthday. Shortly thereafter, he became a member ofAlabama Lodge No.3. In 1831, circuit riders consisting of lawyers, politicians, and one judge sojourned from town to town wherein they tried cases and dispensed justice in the courts of law of that day and age. As their circuit continued they rode into a little town some two hours from Claiborne, his home, and during the early hours of the night he moved through the darkness, saddled and mounted his horse and in a few hours galloped home. There he found his wife with another man, he shot the man, swore his wife to secrecy, returning to the inn at a late hour. During court session the next morning the news of the death came, and a gambler was accused of the crime of murder and jailed. A few weeks later he attended the gambler's trial; the gambler had no chance due to the damning evidence against him. During the court recess, he and his servant Ben rode off into the distance heading for the new country of Texas, but on the way out of town stopped by the judge's house, Brother Dellet, he made him promise on the honor of a freemason to secrecy, at least for a few hours, then resumed his ride to the far west. The next day Judge Dellet announced his confession and the gambler was fully acquitted and released. In Texas, in due time, he was recognized as a lawyer, politician and a soldier of note. He directed the preparation of San Antonio de Valero Mission, and from there on February 24th 1836 wrote the most heroic document in American History "To the People ofTexas and all Americans in the World". On March 6th 1836 in the early dawn hours, after what the movie studios call "Thirteen Days of Glory" he died from a single bullet in the head. The Brother's name was William Barrett Travis, and the nature of his death elevated him from a mere commander of an obscure garrison to a genuine hero of Texas and American History. "Remember the Alamo". I wish to express my appreciation to Donna

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Causey for her research of our history and Brother William U. Turton the Grand Historian in 1975 for his article on William Barrett Travis.

Brother lv. Melvin Heere, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, in his 2001 presentation entitled ''VIGNETTES OF ANCIENT MASONIC HISTORY" samples some ancient legends in a straightforward and understandable manner. Even ifyou don't like to read history, you will like this presentation. "THERE SEEMS NO HUMAN THOUGHT SO ANCIENT AS TO HAVE BROKEN THE CONNECTION WITH OUR OWN LIFE", a quote from "Primitive Culture". Masonic history can be divided into two classes, TRADITIONAL and DOCUMENTARY. Masonic iconoclasts (image breakers) destroyed nothing of our early history because of obvious inaccuracies but accepted the narratives as a co-mingling of historical narrative and legendary invention. Traditional Masonic history is presented to us in all the old manuscripts. These "old records" are replete with historical inaccuracies, and even with absurdities, but the traditional gives us an insight into the beginnings of Masonry and received the title "Legend of the Craft". It was accepted for centuries by the fraternity as truthful history and to this day exerts an influence on various parts of the ritual. There is a manuscript, which differs so much from all others as to be derived from an entirely different source than that which gave origin to later documents MASONIC in nature. It is known in Masonic circles as the Halliwell manuscript and it admitted to be the oldest Masonic document we have available, dated about 1300. It provides some very important conclusions about the early history of the Craft. It is rhymed verse and consists of 794 lines. The language is more archaic than Wicliffe's version of the BIBLE. Lines 1-86 contain the history of the origin of geometry of Masonry, and the story of Euclid. From the narrative of the establishment of Masonry in Egypt by Euclid, the poem goes immediately to the time when the Craft came into England. The poem proceeds to an invocation to GOD and the Virgin and then the legend of the Four Crowned Martyrs. The legend of the Four Crowned Martyrs is of German origin and peculiar to the German Steinmetzen or Stonemasons of the Middle Ages. It is regarded by some of the common parentage of the German and English Stone Masons. The rest of the poem is occupied with instructions as to behavior when in Church, when in the company of one's superiors, and when present at the celebration of Mass and ends with the now familiar Masonic formula "Amen. So Mote it be". The Halliwell manuscript is apparently a Roman Catholic production written when the religion of Rome prevailed in England. In ancient times, Masons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation. After the reformation, the doctrine of Rome and the influence of the Priesthood was rejected and became Protestant in its views. In the beginning of the 18th Century, when Speculative Masonry assumed the form it to this day retains, it required of its members as a religious test, only a belief in GOD. Legends abound concerning the Crusades, Knights Templars and Masonry. Time will not allow us but a brieflook at this subject. There were eight crusades

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to the Holy land spanning a period of about two centuries. During that time, there were three military orders of Knighthood organized - the Knights Hospitaliers, Knights Templars, and the Teutonic Knights. The Knights Templars were the subject of many legends concerning their connections with MASONRY. One theory connects the martyrdom of James De Molay, the last Grand Master of the Templars, with the Legend of the Third Degree and supposes in that legend, still preserved in Masonic ritual, Hiram has been made to replace DeMolay, that the fact ofTemplar fusion in Masonry might be concealed.

THE LEGEND OF HIRAM ABIF Hiram in the older legends was mentioned with different names but always as King Solomon's Master Mason. In the beginning of the 18th Century when the revival took place, there was a continuation of the general idea that he was the Chief Mason at the Temple. At this time the true name of Hiram Abifwas first found in written or printed record. His architectural abilities were spoken of in exaggerated terms such as 'the most accomplished Mason on earth' and also 'The Prince of Architects' whose designs on the Trestle-board guided the craft in their labors. The historic truth as found in the original Hebrew text of the passage in the Book of Chronicles designate his profession as a worker of brass. The Book of Chronicles indicates that he worked on the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapters which were on top of the pillars; and four hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the chapters which were upon the pillars. This indicates that the labors of Hiram Abif in the Temple were those of a worker in brass and in precious stones, in carving and in gilding, and not those of a stonemason. He was the decorator, not the builder of the Temple. Whatever his profession, it does not affect the part assigned Hiram Abif in the symbolism of the third degree. He was, apparently, held in high confidence of the two Kings. The King of Tyre who sent him and the King of Israel who put him to work and received him as " a master workman." As Freemasons, we can view the whole legend as intended to give expression to a symbolic idea, we can be content to call him an architect, The Chief Builder of the Temple. Operative Masonry is the basis on which Speculative Freemasonry is founded. The lodges of Freemasons today are the successors of the lodges of Operative Masons, which existed all over Europe during the Middle Ages and up to the beginning of the 18th Century. The operative Masonry that gave birth to today's order was not made up of mere cutters and layers of stone. They were a higher class of artists possessed of secrets connected with peculiar skill in their craft. There were larger numbers of workmen who belonged to a lower class of the trade or profession, who were not looked on with any respect. They were called cowans or rough layers, foreigners or similar titles intimating degradation of class and inferiority of skill. During the 17th Century the number of non-professional members in the operative Freemasons increased greatly which began the gradual and growing influence on the stonemasons organizations. By the second decade of the 18th

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Century, the non-professional members completely changed the character of the organizations and they became known as lodges. The intellectual interest of the new Freemasons was a grab bag of science, religion, and antiquarianism. Among the members were James Anderson, a Presbyterian minister and a genealogist; John Desaguliers, a scientist and an Anglican minister; and William Stukeley, a physician who studied the ruins at Stonehenge and built a "Temple of the Druids' in his backyard. All three were fellows of the Royal Society, the oldest organization of scientists in Britain. The transition of the operative into the speculative occurred in London in the year 1717, at which time the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons was established. From England the change passed over into other countries and Lodges were everywhere instituted under the authority of the Grand Lodge of London. The history of Freemasonry from that time to the present is to be found in the recorded annals of the various lodges around the world. In the year 1719, some lodges burnt valuable documents and manuscripts concerning the fraternity's lodge, regulations, charges, secrets, etc. that they might not fall into strange hands. Fortunately some were saved and discovered in the British museum, old libraries, or in lodge archives. Earliest known is a manuscript poem alluded to earlier. Another is an English manuscript dated about 1490 in possession of the curators of the British museum. Early English Operative Masonry derived from the continent so the legends were probably brought to England by continental Masons. Many Masons have been puzzled why some Grand Lodges designate themselves A. F. & A. M. and others F. & A. M. Before the United Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1813, there were two Grand Lodges existing in England. One was known as the "Ancients" and the other as the "Moderns". Both of these Grand Lodges issued charters to lodges in the U.S.A. Those chartered by the Ancients, used A. F. & A.M. I hope that this very small sampling of the ancient legends and history of our craft will spark in you an interest in the historical background of our Masonic order. Thank you for your kind indulgence. Source material came from "History of Freemasonry: by Albert G. Mackey 33 and Wm. R. Singleton, 33. I considered getting material from Brother Pond's "Masonry in North Dakota" but after reading the historian addresses in the Grand Lodge minutes going back several years, I noted that his book had been used a number of times.

Brother Jim Tresner was a guest speaker at the 2001 annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Brother Tresner is blessed with the ability to "call them as he sees them" very effectively, but with the kind of humor that takes the sting out of what is, no doubt, the unadorned truth about some aspects of Masonry. You will enjoy reading this presentation, a painless way to review lodge activities. I want to talk a little bit about the concept of leadership. I have a problem, which means I'm turning my back on all the leaders who are sitting over here in the corner, so I will try to swing around, but the mic is where the mic is brethren. I apologize for excluding you. Some of you have already heard my favorite leadership story anyhow so you can tell it along with me. This is true. This actually happened. I was giving a speech at a lodge in Oklahoma and we had made it very clear that if you are going to do fifty-year

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pins, do fifty-year pins. Don't do anything else. If you are going to do a widow's night, do a widows night. Don't do anything else that same night. If you are going to honor Past Masters honor Past Masters, but don't do anything else or you dilute the honor. Make it special for one group of people but don't do everybody. So, of course, I was asked to give speech at a night in which they were doing fifty-year pins, a friend's night, honoring Past Masters and doing widows night and an appreciation for the Eastern Star. But I didn't know that until I got there. When I got there, the Master of the lodge said 'there is one other thing that we would like you to do since you're here. We would like you to present an award to Brother Charles Brumach.' I said, I would be happy to, what is the award for? They said, 'it's an award for leadership.' I said, 'that's great'. So I can work it in, what did he do? And he said, 'well nothing.' I asked if he could clarify that for me a little bit. Well Brother Brumach never was an officer of the lodge, never did much, but he has come off and on for some forty years. He's about the only person in lodge who hasn't been recognized for something, so they were trying to figure out what they could recognize him for and they decided it would be leadership. I thought, how Masonic, but okay. I have the world's worst memory for names. I swear to you as a statement of fact, once, in checking into the hospital, I had to check my drivers' license. I couldn't remember my middle name. I have very little hope of remembering anybody else's, but I thought I might get this one because Brother Brumach was built kind of like I am, I thought, Brumach, stomach, Brumach, stomach. I think I've got this. So I was getting ready. Now what they had not told me was that I was not the only event that evening. This is another thing Masons do, they will ask you to give a program and then plan two hours of entertainment before you are supposed to go on. So what they had was a whole bunch of little Rainbow Girls who were going to sing. You could identify the members of the lodge who had been this route before because this is a thing you see at Masonic events. You see people apparently cleaning the wax out of their ears. What they are really doing is turning down their hearing aids. This gives rise to another interesting phenomena, which sounds like a field of crickets. They were wise. I wish I had them. You know, I love little children, I love music. The two very seldom go well together. But I'm sitting here worrying about how I am going to give this speech because I'm going to give this award to Brumach for leadership for not having done anything. I'm looking around trying to find inspiration, because I know that I am due to go on shortly. I looked over in the corner and there by the back door was Brother Jimmy Dean. He's one of the guys that travels with me sometimes to keep me out of trouble. He is part of the group that I call production coordination assistants and the rest of the world has been known to call Tresner's Terrorists. They do what Scott does. It takes seven or eight of them to do what Scott does, but they make sure everything works around a Scottish Rite Reunion. They are my troubleshooters. This is a massive thing. We have 700 volunteers, after all, in one space. We are putting twenty-nine one-act plays. All of these have to get on stage and off stage and in costume, right scenery, right sound. It's an amazing and huge project doing a reunion and I need to have a lot of help. They are the guys that help me with it. Jim sometimes travels with me and he was there that evening and I looked over and I saw him. There was a painting, right above his head. It was a painting of geese flying south for the winter. Well, I had this made. There was the inspiration. When the little girls finally stopped singing and I wan-

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dered up to the lectern, I said, 'my friends, brethren and ladies, tonight we are gathered here to honor and recognize a man who is receiving an award from this lodge for leadership. If you want to see true leadership in action, all you have to do is go out into the Oklahoma skies on a crisp evening and look up. There stenciled against the sky you will see geese flying south for the winter and there is leadership. There is always at the point of those geese, one wiser, stronger and more powerful than the other and he flies at the very point. His massive wings shatter the currents of the air to make a smoother flight for those who follow. And that my friends is the task of a leader. Tonight we have gathered to honor a man who has broken more wind than anybody in this lodge, brother Kelly, Belly, stomach, Brumach.' Well, I was dying. At this point, one of the gentlemen sitting near me who had turned his hearing aid down and had not turned it up, turned it up. It squeaked and he looked at his brother, and said, 'what did he say?' He said, 'he just called Brumach an old fl'*t. "Well, how did he know?' I would have welcomed a thunderbolt, I was praying for a shot. A heart attack would have been welcomed, but what I did see was Jimmy Dean. He took a piece of paper and he wrote something over it and folded it over and he wrote something on the outside. He handed it to the people at the table next to him, he pointed to the letter, and then he pointed to me. That piece of paper started making its way from person to person to person, from table to table, heading for the head table. I didn't know what was in that note, but I knew it was my salvation, because more than once he has pulled my fat out of the fire, and with me that takes some pulling. My hope was in that note. I couldn't even talk. I just stuttered. Finally I stopped. I ran away from the lectern, I picked up the piece of paper and I read, 'I am sitting by the door, wish you were here.' Sometimes even your friends can't save you; sometimes it's just simply gone. Let met talk to you very quickly about three things about leadership, what it takes to be a leader. Can this be taught? I, honest to God, don't know. We have schools for Deacons, we have schools for Stewards, we have schools for Junior Wardens, we have schools for Senior Wardens trying to provide some information about leadership, about what it takes. There is some evidence it's working, there is some evidence it isn't. The first thing, I think, you have to have if you are going to be a leader is you have to have a vision. The problem is, this sounds like such a grand and glorious and noble thing that most of us don't think we can have one. Visions are for people who are either being taken care of by some state institution for the bewildered or for people who are famous leaders, they're not for everybody. Yes they are! If you are going to be a leader you have to have a vision, but it does not have to be huge one. It can be a little vision and a little vision can work very well. Maybe a vision like this year, every banquet our lodge has is going to have good food. This means that someone other than the O.E.S. will probably serve it for you, but I should point out that I speak only from Oklahoma experience, where there is the famous threebean salad. That doesn't mean it contains three beans, that means that's all there is on the plate. Something which says it is not a mineral or a vegetable but was once animal. You're not really sure, not since portabella mushrooms became popular, if that is a mushroom or is that what they think of as roast. No one is exactly certain. It might be simply a vision like we're actually going to start every meeting this year on time. It would be nice if it were a little bit bigger than that, but my point is, you have to have a vision. It doesn't have to be

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the salvation of the world. It can be a vision that somehow you're going to make things a little better and you pick something you can do to make it better. That's the first thing you have to have. You have to have a vision. Secondly, you have to have a set of standards. Some of you, over the years, have heard me talk about one of my favorite characters, a lady, and she was a lady. Her name was Aunt Sally. Aunt Sally belonged to a little tiny Congregationalist church outside of Oklahoma City. In the days of the Dust Bowl and the Depression there was no money at all and Aunt Sally was one of those who sat there in the front row of the church in her rocking chair. Aunt Sally ran that church, there was no question about it. What she said went. Everybody was terrified of her and they had good reason to be. We're in the midst of the Depression and Elder Brown finally addresses the congregation and he says, 'now brothers and sisters, I am not going to ask anybody here for money because I know that nobody has any. We have all given everything we can and I know that. The problem is that we have no money and no grape juice for communion next Sunday. We have some crackers left, we can take care of the bread. I just thought I would ask if any of the ladies might have preserved some grape juice this last year that they would be willing to let us have.' No hand went up. Finally Aunt Sally said, 'now Johnny Brown, I usually have grape juice. You ought to know, you stole my grapes often enough when you were youngster, but my grapes didn't make it this year and neither did anybody else's grapes, so there ain't gonna be no grape juice. But I'll tell you what I do have, I put up some persimmon juice every year that I use for pickling. Now, the preacher tells us that this whole thing is just symbolism. If that's true and if you want the persimmon juice, you can have it. That's all I've got to offer.' Well the elders withdrew and they debated this a little bit. They figured that she's right, it is symbolism and after all it is important to have communion. So, they came back and said, 'we thank Aunt Sally for her very generous offer of the persimmon juice and we will accept that and we will use that next Sunday.' And come next Sunday and they did. They had just finished communion and Elder Brown walked to the front of the church and he said, 'Brothers and Sisters, first of all let me thank Aunt Sally for providing the persimmon juice we have just used for communion. We think under the circumstances, however, we will dispense with the rest of the service. We'll just whistle the Doxology and go home.' You see, that, I think, is the second great point about leadership that I would like to make. There is no substitute for quality. I call it the nut cup phenomena because when I was younger, a dinner in a Masonic Lodge was the finest thing you can imagine. There was snowy linen on every table, and I mean it was actually cloth. It didn't crackle when you folded it. For those of you who are young, cloth is what used to be used at Masonic dinners before paper was invented. The plates were made out of porcelain and the flatware was metal and the glasses were glass and it was decorated. It was attractively done and at every place there was a little nut cup which contained either nuts or mint Sometimes they were pretty sappy looking. Somebody's wife had often decorated them. They would have this cute little kitten looking up or whatever, but none the less they were there and someone had taken the trouble to do it. That's the point. They were the first things that when we began the slide we have been in, in quality. They were the things nobody figured were really worth the trouble anymore. Then we started using disposable plates because it's so much easier

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than washing them. Then from one dinner or another you'd start using some of the plastic silverware because, after all, it's easier to just toss that in the trash. Besides that, the DeMolay bent all the forks. Well, somebody did and we blame everything on the DeMolays, you know how that works. You had to wash those tablecloths, but you could get these nice plastic ones, which you just throw away. Then somebody said, you know, we're spending $1.50 on each one of those plastic tablecloths we're throwing away. We could get butcher paper much less expensively.' It used to be the social, highlight of the town. A rule was that if Masons did it, nobody did it better. Masons, whatever Masons did, they did with better quality than anybody else around. Anybody in the 1800's or early 1900's could have told you that. Well, we started drinking the persimmon juice and we got rid of the nut cups and we got rid of the silverware and we got rid of the plates. The lodge may not live or die by whether or not it's plastic or china. On what they use for dinner, of course not, but on the quality they think of. On whether that group of people meeting in that building says, 'hey guys, only the best is good enough for Masons and that's just barely good enough' or whether they say, 'oh well, it's not worth the trouble.' I promise you that a lodge that says only the best is good enough will thrive and grow and prosper and I promise you that a lodge which says, oh well, it's not worth the trouble, is on it's way to death. I promise you. I have watched it happen. The third point is what does a leader actually do. We keep trying to teach people how to be leaders, but what does a leader actually do. A leader gives other people an idea and helps them see a future. That's what a leader does. A leader doesn't do the work. He probably will have to at the beginning, because there is nobody else to do it, but ideally a leader doesn't do the work. The leader inspires other people to do the work and that's what helps them achieve greatness. You see, if your idea and your vision isn't sellable, it's probably the wrong one. If you can't get at least one person to agree that what you want to do is a good idea, it may not be. You share this vision. First of all you have the vision, second, you don't compromise on the quality and third, you inspire others to follow. That's it. Do you have to be a great speaker to do that? No, you just have to have a good idea and you've got to be honest and you've got to be straightforward about it because people will spot a phony very, very quickly. This is a weird day for somebody from Oklahoma. It is a weird day for somebody from Oklahoma who's talking about leadership, especially because when we talk about leadership we talk about making a change and helping to make people aware of things. That can be a very positive thing but this is a day in which I, at least, have trouble forgetting that someone named McVeigh tried a very negative way to make a change. He had the talent, I think he had the ability, I think he could have found an area and become a leader. He could have made a positive difference in the world. What he did, in fact, was to make a negative one, a destructive difference. You have that potential too. General Secretary and I of the Scottish Rite Bodies, were sitting together in his office in the temple when that bomb went off. The Murrah building is forty-two miles from the Guthrie Temple and we felt it. The windows rattled when that bomb went off. I lost four of my stage crew members in that blast and the Scottish Rite Temple was used for the funerals for many of the governmental employees who were killed there because all of the churches closer were filled and being used by volunteers. That's where people were staying, there was no room to hold a funeral, so we held them at the temple in Guthrie. It came home in many,

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many ways. Look at the difference. A person can choose to make a difference by destruction or by creation. Everyone of us makes that choice every day, it's not just Tim McVeigh. Everyone of you, when you go to your lodge and some idea comes up, you either work by creation or destruction. You either sit there and say, 'ah, that ain't gonna work, we tried that forty years ago. That ain't Masonry.' That's the Tim McVeigh approach. You tear it down, you destroy it, you don't try to build. You blow up what you don't understand. Or you can say, okay, I'll at least grant that there is a problem. Let's look at it and see if we can find an answer to whatever the problem is. I don't know specifically. Every state fights different problems, every lodge fights different problems, but every lodge's membership divides into the McVeighs and the others. The ones who want to tear down and the ones who want to build up, the ones who want to destroy and the ones who want to create, the ones who want to tell you why it won't work and the ones who want to find a way to make it work. You have got to show us, every one of you has a choice, which position you are in, but personally, my choice is with the leaders. My choice is with the people who say okay, it may cost me something, but I'm going to find a way to make things better. To end, I'm going to tell you my favorite story about my favorite leader-hero and it may come as a surprise to you, because he's not a Mason, he's a she. Her name was Lady Godiva and she has become the subject many bad jokes over time. That's unfair because she was a woman of enormous courage and unbelievable compassion. She lived in the 1100's in England and she was the wife of Lord Leofric. Leofric was the Lord of Coventry. As the Lord of Coventry he established the taxes and he liked taxes. He was taxing the people literally to death. They did not have enough left to eat when Leofric's taxes had been collected. Godiva, who cared a great deal for the common people, had been trying to get him to reduce those taxes. Every now and then he'd promise to do it and then he would go back on it. She decided she needed to get him to promise that in the presence of someone so he couldn't go back and she picked the Bishop. The way she figured she'd do it, she'd get him to promise when Leofric was drunk. This was not hard because this was a nightly event. Leofric was very fond of the bottle and people in the Middle Ages didn't have much else to do, so they tended to sit around and drink until late at night. He had been drinking and she judged her time well and the Bishop was there who had been having a few himself, so she came in and asked him one more time to reduce the taxes on the people of Coventry. Leofric, who was two-thirds shnockered said, 'my dear, I will reduce the taxes on the people of Coventry the day you ride naked through the streets.' The next day heralds went out to warn the people and to clear the street. Godiva, who had very, very long golden hair climbed on her horse and rode through the streets of Coventry. Legend tells us that only one person tried to look, he was a tailor and he took the awl that he used for poking holes in the leather and bored a hole in his shutter of his upper window. His name was Tom and that is exactly where the term 'Peeping Tom' comes from. Seriously, this is historical fact. If you go to Coventry you will see a great big clock in the tower and you'll see him look through the window. That actually happened. Lady Godiva rode side-saddle, being an English woman, which gave rise to the expression, 'hurray for our side.' It was very, very cold. It was Christmastime. Every now and then her horse would stumble and she would sort of rise in the saddle, which gave rise to the expression 'once in a blue moon.' Mter her ride was over and she went thundering across the drawbridge,

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heading back to the palace, she is reported to have said, 'oh goodie, I am nearing my clothes.' Brethren, so am 1. It has been a genuine pleasure to be with you this evening. I personally have had a lot of fun.

R. ~ Brother Michael ~ Walker B.Sc. H.D.E., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge ofIreland, made this presentation to the 2001 Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America. We have edited his work to encompass those aspects ofhis comments we felt would be ofmost interest to readers. R. ~ Brother Walker is very blunt, but he does an excellent job of explaining how his Grand Lodge views several aspects of Masonry ... and the reader should remember, they have been viewing Masonry for a very long time. Read this presentation carefully. You will find it well worth the time. I would like, if I may with your permission, tell you a little about us, what we stand for, and how we view things Masonic from our perspective within the rapidly changing world environment wherein we must exist and to which we must relate and respond as and if we see fit. Firstly we do at least have, in Masonic matters, the longest experience on which to base our stance and actions. Perched on the seaboard of Western Europe we find ourselves more or less equally placed, as the Old World, between your relatively New World and the really Ancient World well to the East of us whose civilizations were old, developed and sophisticated while we were still barely emerging from the primeval. We tend to be somewhat reserved and traditional finding it hard to wear our hearts on our sleeve. We are less extrovert, impulsive and outgoing than is our perception of your society and you may therefore perceive us to be untrusting and suspicious, reticent and standoffish. It is not however, lack of caring that is the root cause of our attitude and appearance - if anything it is the very opposite. We care deeply about the Craft and are extremely cautious in introducing new and radical measures as a result of external pressures, and thus to those who are impatient we may appear to follow after events rather than be leading the way. As I wrote some time ago in "Freemasonry in Society - Today and Tomorrow", over the last number of years and with increasing concentration in recent times, individual Brethren and Grand Lodges seem to be getting more and more involved in matters which clearly lie without the stated "aims and relationships if the Craft". There are probably as many reasons for this as there are cases of it happening but, in any case, the fact that it is happening at all probably indicates that it is time for a close and searching examination of what Freemasonry is, what is happening to it and what action, if any, needs to be taken to reverse undesirable trends by channeling energies and enthusiasms down acceptable paths, as we approach the year 2001 and beyond. In my paper I wrote: "Freemasonry is an intellectual and philosophic exercise designed and intended to make an individual's contribution to society, and extension of himself, greater than they might otherwise have been had he not had the opportunity of developing his capacities and capabilities through membership of the Order. It is expected and hoped that Freemasonry will bring about this state of affairs but that, in his daily life, a Freemason will interact with others as an individual and not in his capacity as a Freemason." This is what we see as being the purpose or "benefit" of Freemasonry - an educational process whose meaning derives from the Latin "educate" to lead forth - from the rude, untutored state of original man, as exemplified by the

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"rough ashlar", to the wholly and fully developed personality as represented by the "perfect ashlar". The purpose of Masonry is "self-improvement" - not in the material sense, but in the intellectual, moral and philosophic sense of developing the whole persona and psyche so as, in the beautiful and emotive language of the ritual, "to fit ourselves to take our places, as living stones, in that great spiritual building, not made by hands, eternal in the Heavens". Such an hypothetical, whole, developed, complete person must, in his journey through life, and in his interaction with others, make a more extensive contribution to society in general, thus realizing and fulfilling his expressed wish on initiation, to become "more extensively useful amongst his fellow-men". Such are the lofty, lawful and laudable aspirations of the Order. As Freemasons, we should endeavor to create of ourselves perfect ashlars like those made by the Patriarch Enoch, the seventh after Adam, which pillars he erected, the one of stone and the other of brick, in the Land of Siriad, to withstand both fire and water so that in case of conflagration or inundation the Arts engraven on them might survive and knowledge of them and the Sciences should not be lost to mankind. Those of you who saw the film "Planet of the Apes" will remember at the start the clear allusion to this Masonic allegory. But we, and I think you too, are under pressure. Numbers are falling due to many factors within the social framework of the home, the work place and leisure opportunities. To survive we must do something, but we must be sure it is the right thing or we may hasten the very process we are trying to decelerate and reverse. In marketing terms we must view Freemasonry as a product. This is what we are "selling", or otherwise providing, for uptake by members and potential members. We must therefore either improve the product or make the packaging more attractive. Freemasonry is a fairly stable product in itself - very little can be done to alter the product without changing it entirely in both essence and appearance. Its principles and precepts have stood the test of time and are as valid today as ever. We cannot change the product and remain in the same business; and we must be true to ourselves in this. If we want to get into a new line of business it must be accepted and recognized that this is exactly what we are doing; and will it perhaps not be long before somebody decides that the new product is not quite right and needs further adjustment to meet the current demands of society. This, I suggest is not an option which is open to us. What we have, and what we stand for will always be right, even if its acceptance rises or falls on the scales of time. What we can do is upgrade the packaging, and make it look more attractive to potential customers, while also actually making it more palatable to current consumers. In the former case we can-and indeed already so do - actively adopt a higher profile; and gently but firmly "let our light shine before men". The candle in the window is the invitation symbol understood by all; and some will accept and knock on the door. A good Internet website can be a shining candle. I am entirely against the "go out into the highways and by-ways and compel them to come in" attitude. This is the means that those who would appoint Public Relations Consultants seek to adopt. Hard sell is not for Freemasonry however you may try to dress it up. Freemasonry is there to be adopted and savoured by those with minds attuned to, or even seeking, its attainment and what it provides. Freemasonry is not for everyone; but within all populations

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and at all times there will be those to whom it will appeal. By its packaging and presentation these customers may be identified and maximized but they cannot be created. "I am that I am" and no amount of manipulation or massaging will turn into silk a purse made from a sow's ear. May I now turn to events in Europe, closer to home, and hopefully therefore more visible to us than to you, by our proximity. This is a very complex scenario with many sovereign countries, different languages, separate peoples with their individual derivations, cultures and histories developed over millennia rather than the centuries of your existence and independence. From our supremely stable and dependable Nordic Brethren in the North West, we have the full spectrum as we travel through the effervescent Latin latitudes to the turbulent South Eastern area of the Balkans, countries formerly behind the Iron Curtain and even into territories of the Russian Federation like Moldova and the Ukraine. Somewhere on our path we cross an axis where not long ago at least two attempts were made to institute a Grand Lodge of Europe by an overly ambitious and power seeking Freemason on the one part, and a Federation including unrecognized and irregular Grand Lodges on the other. Brethren, we must be eternally vigilant. Throughout this latter region, (Balkan Area) Freemasonry is being re-introduced after a hiatus of forty to fifty or more years, so that young Masons before the Order was proscribed are now elderly and there was no continuity or Masonic culture and ethos existing throughout that period to moderate and shape the perception of those who are now potential candidates as to what Freemasonry is and what it represents. Racial cultures vary widely and the perception that Freemasonry is "moral self-improvement" as opposed to "benefit-in-kind" is not always a readily acceptable or comprehensive premise. To many of Latin extraction the more likely motto is "Do unto others before they do unto you". In these circumstances we readily appreciate that a moratorium is necessary to see if the proliferation of new Grand Lodges can adhere to what would be deemed by us, and by you, to be the basic principles for recognition. Very often they cannot, or do not, and our reservations are vindicated, but almost always, as soon as a new Grand Lodge is erected - often from the basic minimum requirement of three Craft Lodges, mostly with a significant amount of cross-membership - there is a well intentional surge of goodwill to foster this new sibling and recognition is granted by Sister Grand Lodges often on the other side of the world and as far away from the crucible as possible. This whole process is exacerbated by the competitive activity of Freemasons in our sphere of operations to be the restorer of Freemasonry in territories recently freed from proscription of the Order. One individual is concentrating his resurrective activities in Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine and doubtless into other adjacent territories; whilst others have concentrated in such places as Bulgaria and the recently established, but still rickety statelets formed from the breakup of the former Yugoslavia - Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, and even Serbia and Montenegro. Before long, and not unexpectedly, inter-necine strife breaks out and a rival Grand Lodge appears - what to do - who to recognize or derecognize? This has all happened before in such unlikely places as Belgium and also Portugal - there at gunpoint we are led to believe - also in Yugoslavia, almost if not actually in Spain, Greece and Italy where, as in France, there is a plethora of Grand Bodies available for choice. Now in India, in addition to the Grand Lodge of India, which was jointly established by the three Home Grand

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Lodges in 1961, there are two dissident Grand Lodges in existence, namely the Grand Lodges of Upper India and South India, with two more to be based East and West in Calcutta and Bombay respectively, ready to declare themselves if or when the two already in existence, gain any international support. I believe, Brother Jim Daniel of the United Grand Lodge of England explained our nineyear old problems in the subcontinent to you last year, so I wont elaborate further. I must however draw your attention to the fact that in a number of cases at least, and before these new Grand Lodges were able to take solid food, Scottish Rite Representatives were knocking on the door promoting one and all to the 32째, or 33째, in sufficient numbers to institute a Supreme Council. One of the basic principles for recognition is that a Grand Lodge is a Sovereign Body and shares none of its power with Supreme Council. How can this be if it is contemporaneously constituted and consists of the identical same individuals? This the established and stable element find unhelpful: I have passed on our attitude and reservations on more than one occasion and each time was rebuffed. You may also question our attitude to World Conferences of Freemasons. We have not attended the first four of these as we were so appalled by the emanations from the first. We took the viewpoint that even if we were only present as observers, our attendance would be noted and we could be deemed to be guilty by association if matters got out of hand. I am happy to be able to say that now that Brother Tom Jackson's steady and experienced hand is on the tiller we find we can attend and take part in Madrid later this year. Finally Brethren, I thank you for letting me come, letting me speak and for hearing me out. I have said things with which you may not agree - you may even have found them hurtful. They were not meant to be so, but were said to try to demonstrate to you why we may sometimes act in a manner, which is not readily comprehensible to you. In your generosity and big heartedness you have opened your doors and ears to me as you have done so in the past to many others and will do so in future to more. I say unto you "beware" and in particular, Brethren, accept and adopt no individual or Grand Lodge as the voice of European Freemasonry. Some with bigger axes to grind or more money to spend will visit you regularly and their familiarity may lull you into a sense of false security and their acceptance as bona-fide impartial interpreters of matters Masonic. We all come as applicants or supplicants of one form or another. Each of us sees matters from his own particular viewpoint - we may both be looking at the Statue of Liberty, though one from the front and the other from the back. - both see the same thing but from diametrically opposite perspectives. Remember the Trojans of old when the Wooden Horse was left outside the gates of Troy by the apparently departing, dispirited and defeated Greeks. One said "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes" -" I fear the Greeks even when they are bearing gifts". How right he was as events proved. In the words of our Munster Ritual, when asked by the Wor. Master if he is a Freemason; the Brother responds, "I am Wor. Master, try me and prove me". Until you have done that, Brethren, I am just another hoping you will accept my version as being "the straight and undeviating line of conduct as set out for us in the VOSL". Brethren, I thank you for your forbearance and attention.

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We traditionally close each review with a poem. We found this poem in the 2001 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. The author is Brother John D. Livie, Grand Master of Masons in Oregon. It talks about the "old Masons". It made us think about some of the "old Masons" we were privileged to have known. We hope it makes you think also! So, until next time ...

"FATHER'S LODGE" Father's Lodge, I well remember, wasn't large as Lodges go: There was trouble in December, getting to it through the snow. But he seldom missed a meeting: drifts or blossoms in the lane, Still the Tyler heard his greeting, winter ice or summer rain. Father's Lodge thought nothing of it, mid their labors and their cares, Those old Masons learned to love it, that fraternity of theirs. What's a bit of stormy weather, when a little down the road Men are gathering together, helping bear each other's load! Father's Lodge had made a village: men of father's sturdy brawn Turned a wilderness to a tillage, seized the flag and carried on. Made a village, built a city, shaped a county, formed a state, Simple men, not wise nor witty - humble men and yet, how great! Father's Lodge had caught the gleaming of the great Masonic past: Thinking, toiling, daring, dreaming, they were builders to the last, Quiet men, not rich nor clever, with the tools they found at hand Building for the great forever - first a village, then a land. Brother Marty and my father were builders fine and true, and they would expect us to build for the future. Let us, my Brothers, then build "Freemasonry for the Future." So Mote It Be. Respectfully submitted, RWB ZELWIN BEATON Chairman and Committee

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INDEX FOR 2002 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master Area Meetings Conference of Grand Masters Cornerstones and Dedications Grievance and Trial Related Matters Grand Representative Appointments Itinerary Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Youth Organizations Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri State of the Craft Recommendations Resolutions ADOPTED by the Grand Lodge Annual Communication: Grand Masters Conference Masonic Library and Museum Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri Amendments to By-Laws In re: Section 2.150 Rank of Officers In re: Section 2.170 Pension and Retirement In re: Section 5.194 Masonic Publication In re: Section 6.010 Office Location In re: Section 25.110 Advertising Announcements ofM.W. Grand Master-Elect Jimmie D. Lee Appointee to Grand Line Time and Place of the 182 nd Annual Communication (September 2003) Biographical Sketch ofM.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means Call From Labor Call to Labor Call to Order Certificates and Cards for Proficiency Closing Committees 2002-2003 Charter Presentation Decisions and Permissions Dispensations District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2002-2003) District Deputy Grand Masters (2002-2003) Regional Lecturers Election of Grand Lodge Officers Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors Emeritus Grand Lodge Officers Five Percent Membership Achievement Grand Lodge Dinner Grand Lodge Financial Report Grand Lodge Officers (2002-2003) Grand Master's Itinerary (2001-2002)

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Grand Representatives Appointed and Recommended Grand Representatives To and From Missouri Honor Lodges Grand Lodge Achievement Awards Installation Installing Officers Grand Lodge Officers for 2002-2003 Introductions Board of Directors and Staff of Masonic Home of Missouri District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Grand Line Appointee Grand Lodge Officers 2001-2002 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges Past Grand Masters of Missouri Representatives of Organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri Round Robin Competition Winner Truman Award Jurisprudence Committee Report On Dispensation List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri from its Organization: April 23, 1821. Lodge Directory in Districts Roll of "Dead Lodges" organized 1821 Masonic Service Month Trophy Membership Statistics - June 30, 2002 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication Report Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors Opening Order of the Past Master Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living) Past Grand Lecturers (Living) Photographs Grand Master Glenn E. Means (2001-2002) Grand Lodge Officers (2001-2002) Grand Master Elect Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2001-2002) The Truman Medal Lodge Secretary of the Year Round Robin Winner Presentation to M.W. Grand Master Glenn E. Means Proposed Amendments for Action in 2003 Amendment to By-Laws Section 2.040 (Annual Returns) Amendment to By-Laws Section 2.170(b) (Age Limits)

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Amendment to By-Laws Section 3.036 (Steward Fund) . Amendment to By-Laws Section 7.050 (Lodge By-Law Vote) . Amendment to By-Laws Section 9.140 (Use of Lodge Hall, Ante Room and Building) . Amendment to By-Laws Section 14.010 and 14.030 (Objection) . Amendment to By-Laws Section 16.031 (Proficiency) . Amendment to By-Laws Section 25.020 (Signature by facsimile) Article II, Section 2 (Proxies) . Remarks of G.M. Elect, Jimmie D. Lee . Report of Auditor . Report of the Grand Lecturer . Report of the Grand Secretary . Fifty-Year Recipients . Statistics - June 30, 2002 . Achievement Award List 2001-2002 . Report of the Grand Treasurer . Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri . Report of the Lodge of Research . Report of the Masonic Scholarship Fund . Report of Committees Building Supervisory Board . Chartered Lodges . Credentials . Correspondence . Entertainment of Distinguished Guests . Forms and Ceremonies . Grand Lodge Office Building . Grand Masters Address . Jurisprudence . Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations . . Masonic Education Honor Lodges (2001-2002) . Masonic Information . Membership . Mileage and Per Diem . Necrology . Public Schools . Public Relations . . Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges Ritual . Proficiency Cards and Certificates . Tabular Statement . . Ways and Means Youth . Round Robin Competition Winner . Special Committees (2002-2003) . Standing Committees (2002-2003) . Truman Award Winners . The Truman Medal Awarded .

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Grand Lodge of Missouri 2001-2002 GLENN E. MEANS •••••••.••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••• Grand Master 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley 64029-9368 JIMMIE D. LEE Deputy Grand Master 7765 E. U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville 65742 STANLEY M. THOMPSON Sr. Grand Warden 311 East North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957 RONALD D. MILLER Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 Grand Lecturer RANDALL J. JONES 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville, 65742-9158 ELMER E. REVELLE Jr. Grand Warden 1500 Subella Dr., Columbia 65203 JOHN M. NATIONS Sr. Grand Deacon 8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017 ROBERT BERGER Jr. Grand Deacon 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 Sr. Grand Steward BRUCE R. AUSTIN 603 N. Main Rd., Charleston 63834-9621 Jr. Grand Steward MARVIN R. DAVIS P.O. Box 119, Bonne Terre, 63628 ROCKY WEAVER Sr. Grand Marshal 106 Park Avenue, Buckner, 64016 Jr. Grand Marshal ROBERT C. WHITNEY 12005 Reinhardt Dr., Leawood, KS 66209 REV. RONALD R. BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 3423 Glen Bay Dr., St. Louis 63125 Grand Chaplain ROGER WREATH 626 E. Wayland, Springfield 65807 Grand Chaplain RALPH E. NOLAN 1700 Morningside Dr., Blue Springs, 64015 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 ROBERT E. GREEN Grand Sword Bearer 3508 NW Briarwood Dr., Blue Springs 64015 Grand Pursuivant WILLIAM E. BROGGI 401 SW 21st St., Blue Springs 64015 JOHN HESS Grand Orator 125 Groom, Liberty 64068 Grand Orator WILLIAM B. VANMETER 925 N. Main St., Independence 64050 Grand Tiler DANIEL R. QUESENBERRY 9513 E. 68th St., Raytown 64133