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Masons of the State of Missouri
Official Proceedings One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication • Columbia Sept. 26–27, A. D. 2011, A. L. 6011
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Proceedings The Grand Lodge of
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The State of Missouri Organized April 21, 1821 By Missouri Lodge No. 12 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 8, 1816 (Now St. Louis Missouri No. 1 of Missouri) Joachim Lodge No. 25 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1818 (Became Joachim No. 2 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Charles Lodge No. 28 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1819 (Became Hiram No. 3 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Tammany No. 1 of Tennessee received charter from North Carolina Nov. 24, 1789 St. John’s No. 1 of North Carolina received its charter from Grand Lodge (Modern) of England 1755
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GAIL S. TURNER
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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner Grand Master 2010-2011 Gail S. Turner is a native of north central Missouri, raised in the small community of Linneus, the county seat of Linn County, where he has been a lifelong resident, presently living in Brookfield with his wife Christine, known as “Tina”, and two daughters, Katie who is 14, and Abigail who is 11. He attended Hannibal LaGrange College and the University of Missouri, receiving a Master’s in Secondary Education from MU. He worked with a brother running bulldozers and earth movers after college until being invited to join the Bank of Brookfield-Purdin as a loan officer in 1981, where he has remained employed as President/CEO since 1991. Gail’s Masonic Journey began in 1977, initiated, passed and raised in Jackson Lodge #82, elected Master in 1982, Secretary in 1985 and there serving for 20 years until 2nd and 3rd terms as Master in 2006 and 2007. He was appointed to be a DDGM for what is now District #10 two years in 1985 and 1986. In 1997 he was elected to serve on the Masonic Home Board and then on the Ways and Means Committee of the Grand Lodge in 2002 and 2003. Appointments to a Long Range Planning Committee of the Masonic Home Board came in 2003, as well as to the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of Missouri by Grand Master, Jimmie D. Lee. Inclusion in the Grand Lodge Advancing Line has brought Gail’s Masonic career to fulfillment, serving on the Masonic Children’s Foundation during the formative years of the MoCHIP Program, and then to a 2nd term on the Masonic Home Board. He is also a member of the Shrine, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, Knight Masons, National Sojourners, the Royal Order of Scotland, and the Order of Eastern Star. He has been active in the communities of Linneus and Brookfield, as Treasurer and choir member of churches in both towns, YMCA Capital Campaigns and Construction Projects, Lions and Rotary Clubs, Hospital Board, Planning and Zoning for Brookfield, and as an Elder and Moderator of the First Christian Church in Brookfield.
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Gail S. Turner................................................................................ Grand Master 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 John W. Hess.....................................................................Deputy Grand Master 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068-2419 David L. Ramsey...............................................................Senior Grand Warden 2709 North Lincoln, Kirksville 63501 Jon B. Broyles.................................................................. Junior Grand Warden 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021 Nicholas R. Cichielo.................................................................. Grand Treasurer 16815 Ashberry Circle Dr., Chesterfield 63005 Ronald D. Miller.........................................................................Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct, Columbia 65201 Randall J. Jones.......................................................................... Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville 65742 David Haywood..................................................................Senior Grand Deacon 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton 63026-3350 Brent Stewart.....................................................................Junior Grand Deacon 5325 South Bearfield Rd., Columbia 65201 Richard L. Smith.............................................................. Senior Grand Steward 830 Coalport Drive, St. Louis 63141-6013 Ronald D. Jones............................................................... Junior Grand Steward 418 Chestnut, Odessa 64076 Robert T. (Tim) Thomas................................................... Senior Grand Marshal 50 Apple Farm Rd., Crane 65633 John W. Siscel III . ..........................................................Junior Grand Marshal 4804 Marchwood Dr., St. Louis 63128 Tully B. Reed . ....................................................................Grand Sword Bearer 215 E Robard St., Brookfield 64628 LeRoyce D. McAdams............................................................. Grand Pursuivant 24210 Halma Rd. 2, Brookfield 64628 Ralph E. Nolan............................................................................Grand Chaplain 1700 SW Morningside Dr., Blue Springs 64015 James R. Fiete.............................................................................Grand Chaplain 2201 Parkridge Ave., Brentwood 63144-1639 Thomas L. Truman.....................................................................Grand Chaplain 19300 Colony Ct., Independence 64058 Rev. Dale R. Roller......................................................................Grand Chaplain 273 Payne Dr., Sparta 65753 Murray W. Hochberg..................................................................Grand Chaplain 28 Queenbrook Place, St. Louis 63132 Philip E. Turner..........................................................................Grand Chaplain 960 Walton, St. Clair 63077 Jon L. Thompson . ......................................................................Grand Chaplain 1542 Hawk Island Drive, Osage Beach 65065 Michael L. Dodd .............................................................................Grand Orator 7659 Highway AA, Shelbina 63468 Larry L. Lentz ................................................................................Grand Orator 330 North Pearl St., Brookfield 64628 Loren E. Carriker...............................................................................Grand Tiler 311 S. Campbell St., Edina 63537
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Shawn P. McAfee Robert G. Hubble Thomas C. Yunick Larry T. Odom Mike D. Cook Rex Barnett Darby P. Meehan James E. Read Paul A. Richardson George T. Teeter Charles M. Scrogin James M. Mosley Lester W. Prewitt Roger B. McWilliams William R. Siegfried K. Porter Hensen Jack C. DeSelms Daniel A. Sewing Stanton T. Brown II Clarence L. Jennings John T. Cecilia Mitchell C. Weinsting Mitchell S. Parsons Harlon R. Wise Daniel P. Elliott Thomas H. Hamlett Ronald D. Reynolds Raymond H. Vollmar Peter G. Cauchon Francis D. Jett John W. Bayless Michael E. Day David G. Turner Larry D. White James E. Belcher Phillip A. Kent R. David Norman 7
James M. Johnson Terry L. Duckett Robert C. Floyd Gary D. Kitchen Tom Chidister Bill A. Humble Royce Wheeler Mickey J. Brown Kevin M. Sligar Steven T. Allgood Glenn Clifton
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2010-2011 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Timothy M. Dunbar Ralph S. Miller David D. Powell Gale L. Jones David W. Moyer William J. Hollingsworth Douglas H. Reece Gary Caldwell Anthony J. Battaglia Donald W. Allen Phillip J. Moody, Jr. Gary A. McCormack Michael J. Minton August L. Bottom Stanley E. Massey Donald E. Gilkerson Michael E. Wheeler Paul F. Miller Lyle K. Croisant Harold L. Davis Micheal J.Joyner James G. Wade Gary N.Baskett Robert E. Lee Martin
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Louis V. Sieg Kenneth W. Burch Terry C. Little Kenneth R. Clements Thomas E. Kuhn Kerry L. Davis John J. Tune Wayne A. Gerdes John A. Parks Alvin O. Griffin Christopher C. McLemore Wayne J. Beach Michael K. Bodine Noel R. Mason Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Johnny Schlenker Randy E. Jennings Jonce B. Chidister Billy V. Jones Randall D. Upton Tom Williams Jeremy L. Willman Jared B. Richmond Matthew D. Ruth
REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2010-2011 REGION A-Bobby R. O’Dell, 24238 Hwy. U, Bucklin 64631 REGION B-F. Wayne Dugan, 8130 Southpoint Dr., Camden 64017-9711 REGION C-Glenn H. Burrows, 4806 NW 57th Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151 REGION D-Norman E. Harrison, 207 Drewel Ct. Eureka, MO 63025 REGION E-Joe W. Johnson, 10607 Wurdack Ave., St. Louis 63114-1031 REGION F-Timothy L. Couch, 179 Hannah Grace Ln, Clever, MO 65631 REGION G-Wayne G. Tucker, HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore 63937
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One Hundred Eighty Ninth Annual Communication
Monday Morning The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communications on Monday and Tuesday, September 26th and 27th, 2011, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Missouri. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee introduced the following officers who entered the assembled area and proceeded to their respective stations:
Grand Tiler-Loren E. Carriker, Edina Grand Orator-Michael L. Dodd, Shelbina Grand Orator-Larry L. Lentz, Brookfield Grand Chaplain-Murray W. Hochberg, St. Louis Grand Chaplain-Dale R. Roller, Sparta Grand Chaplain-Thomas L. Truman, Independence Grand Chaplain-James R. Fiete, Brentwood Grand Chaplain-Ralph E. Nolan, Blue Springs Grand Pursuivant-Dean McAdams, Brookfield Grand Sword Bearer-Tully B. Reed, Brookfield Junior Grand Marshal-John W. Siscel III, St. Louis Senior Grand Marshal-Robert T. Thomas, Crane Junior Grand Steward-Ronald D. Jones, Odessa Senior Grand Steward-Richard L. Smith, St. Louis Junior Grand Deacon-Brent Stewart, Columbia Senior Grand Deacon-David W. Haywood, Fenton Grand Lecturer-Randall J. Jones, Rogersville Grand Secretary-Ronald D. Miller, Columbia Grand Treasurer-Nicholas R. Cichielo, Chesterfield Junior Grand Warden-Jon B. Broyles, Ballwin Senior Grand Warden-David L. Ramsey, Kirksville Deputy Grand Master-John W. Hess, Liberty
M.W. Jimmie D. Lee, PGM 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 Gail S. Turner of Brookfield, Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Turner as he entered the assembled area and proceeded to his station in the east. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with Grand Honors. M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee, PGM, presented Most Worshipful Grand Master Gail S. Turner with the Gavel of Authority, and with a rap of the gavel, M.W. Turner seated the Grand Lodge.
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Most Worshipful Gail S. Turner welcomed everyone to the One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and introduced The Heroes of ’76 Color Guard, which carried in the U. S. Flag and presented it in the East. OPENING Following the presentation of the U.S. Flag, the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the Star Spangled Banner, M.W.B. Gail S. Turner introduced Bob McDavid, Mayor of Columbia, who welcomed all present Brethren to the city, and acknowledged the contributions of Freemasonry to communities around the state. MW Turner, with the assistance of the Grand Officers, opened the One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Freemasonry in accordance with Missouri Ritual. Opening prayer was offered by R.W. Brother James R. Fiete, Grand Chaplain. Following the opening prayer by R.W. Grand Chaplain Fiete, M.W. Grand Master Turner called upon R. W. Brother William B. VanMeter, who presented the preliminary report of the Committee on Credentials. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Following the preliminary report of the Committee on Credentials, M.W.B. Turner asked Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain Rev. Dale R. Roller to share some opening remarks.
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INTRODUCTION OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI Right Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon David W. Haywood presented and introduced the Past Grand Masters in attendance.
M.W. Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978) M.W. Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987) M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994) M.W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995) M.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) M.W. Brother Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001) M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means (2001-2002) M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) M.W. Brother Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004) M.W. Brother Dr. Elmer E. Revelle (2004-2005) M.W. Brother Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008) M.W. Brother Rocky E. Weaver (2008-2009)
Led by the Senior Grand Deacon, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter, PGM, responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Grand Masters upon request of the Grand Master, and thanked the general membership for their warm welcome and their support. M.W.B. James A. Noland, PGM, then asked to approach the East and informed the Grand Master that, as senior Past Grand Master, he also intended to address the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master allowed PGM Noland to speak. INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS Most Worshipful Brother Charles L. Cox, Grand Master of Mississippi Most Worshipful Brother Mack Evans Johnson, Grand Master of Tennessee Most Worshipful Brother Max L. Carpenter, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary of Indiana Right Worshipful Brother Junior Grand Deacon Brent Stewart introduced and presented the Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions and accorded them the Grand Honors. The Junior Grand Deacon escorted them to their seats by way of the East. Response was given by M.W. Charles L. Cox, Grand Master of Mississippi.
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INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Right Worshipful Brother Terry L. Seward, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois Right Worshipful Brother Bryce B. Hildreth, Chairman, Committee on Division and Reference of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Right Worshipful Brother Mark A. Genung, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Right Worshipful Brother Walter W. Rogers, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Texas Right Worshipful Brother Al Bettencourt, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi Most Worshipful Brother Denny Robinson, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, and President of the National ChIP program Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Steward Richard L. Smith introduced and presented the Grand Lodge Officers of other Jurisdictions. Response was given by R.W.B. Terry L. Seward. The Senior Grand Steward escorted the Grand Officers of other jurisdictions to their seats by way of the East. INTRODUCTION OF APPENDANT BODIES Steven C. Monrotus-Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri George M. Merkle, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri. Sir Knight Daniel Quesenberry, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri Robert W. Cockerham, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Missouri; Executive Officer, Missouri International Order of DeMolay Mitchell C. Weinsting, Grand Master of Ceremonies, Grottos of North America James C. Brandenburg, Potentate, MoolahTemple, Oasis of St. Louis W.B. Kevin Sample, Grand Superintendent of Missouri, Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America Representatives of Appendant Bodies present were presented by Junior Grand Warden, R.W.B. Jon B. Broyles. Representatives were escorted to the East by R.W.Broyles, with remarks given by R.W.B. Steve Monrotus. INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS   R.W. Brother Tim Thomas, Senior Grand Marshal, presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master Gail S. Turner. Grand Master Turner commended them on their tireless and faithful service to the Masonic Fraternity.
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INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS R.W. Grand Lecturer Randall J. Jones acknowledged the Grand Lecturers Emeritus, and then presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the Regional Grand Lecturers to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master Turner. M.W. Turner acknowledged the contributions of R.W. Jones, who served as Grand Lecturer under the guidance of ten different Grand Masters, and requested that the Senior Grand Marshal lead the membership in the Grand Honors as a show of appreciation. Following acknowledgment of the District and Regional Lecturers, M.W.B. Turner thanked the Grand Lecturer for his ten years of service to the craft, then asked Deputy Grand Master John W. Hess to preside during the Address of the Grand Master. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: I extend fraternal greetings to all who are in attendance today at this 190th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. How rewarding it is to have the opportunity to greet many of you individually as we gather to conduct our affairs as a Grand Lodge and share the bond that Masonic Fellowship brings to each of us. To our visiting dignitaries from other Grand Lodge jurisdictions, we welcome you as kindred Brothers and hope that your being with us will be rewarding to you as well. We are honored to have the opportunity to display Masonry at work in Missouri and to learn about that of yours. To our Past Grand Masters that are with us today, I have a high appreciation for your continued support and presence as we embark on this annual communication. It is indeed reassuring to know that you are available for counsel or shepherding if by chance your respective Masonic Family Appointees are found to be going astray. I think each of us “Appointees” wish to bring honor to our respective Masonic Families, that the Craft may profit thereby. May each of us here be reminded of the benefits of practicing and sharing our Masonic Principals, that there is truly something special about being a Mason, as we “enjoy every satisfaction and delight which disinterested friendship can afford”. It has been an honor to serve as the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge during the 2010-2011 term, and still be an active member of my home lodge, Jackson Lodge No. 82 in Linneus, Missouri. I will remain forever blessed to have represented our Fraternity in this capacity, as it has afforded me the opportunity to meet, work, learn, and serve with many diverse and talented individuals from across this state, a reward that I find to be priceless.
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The successes that have been accomplished this year are a tribute to the collective wisdom and contributions of your Grand Lodge Officers: the Advancing Line, the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, those appointed to Grand Lodge Committees, Past Grand Masters, our District Deputies, and the Officers appointed for one year terms. Your Advancing Line Officers faithfully met nearly every month to review and evaluate the current affairs of the Grand Lodge. We have on some occasions agreed to disagree, but overall have stood together for what we felt to be in the best interests of Missouri Freemasons. It has been a productive year. It is my privilege to report to this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge highlights of the year, my observations regarding the state of the craft, and share a few recommendations: Sharing Our Masonic Resources The eight year journey as a Grand Lodge Officer “in training” to serve as Grand Master inspired me with a vision that if we want to retain a vibrant, effective, and self sustaining presence as Masons and find success in transmitting our Fraternity to succeeding generations we need to continue to improve our “Connectivity” in how we handle our meetings, events, and ceremonies. felt that this could best be accomplished by educating and motivating our leaders through effective use of our Masonic Resources. We have a treasure trove of educational and training programs developed by the Masonic Education and Public Relations Committees of the Grand Lodge. We are blessed to have a Constitution and By-laws refined by time and experience of our membership as a resource and blueprint to ensure Harmony. Our Fraternity has four great 501(c)(3) Charities to draw upon to promote brotherly love, relief, and truth, and we are building Endowments to preserve our treasures and enable future generations. While any one of these Masonic Resources is reason enough to be a Mason, I have found reoccurring evidence in my Masonic Journey that the greatest resource is ourselves when we believe and put into practice the Masonic Principals exemplified in our Ritual and Ceremonies. As we embrace and share these Masonic Resources with others, I firmly believe we will improve mutual Connectivity with our Brothers, Lodges, Families, and Communities. District Deputy Training The first step to implement this theme of “Sharing Our Masonic Resources” was to engage our District Deputy Grand Masters to carry the Banner of the Grand Lodge as representatives of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge in their District. These District Deputies are the life line for effective implementation and use of our Grand Lodge Programs and Resources. As it had been a number of years since the District Deputies had formal training for their role, Grand Lodge Officers developed a training session in August before Grand Lodge last year to educate and promote the use of our
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Masonic Programs and Resources. Presentations were given to highlight the duties and expectations of a District Deputy, illustrations were provided of Masonic Protocol, a background and practical application was reviewed of our Constitution and By-laws, and a summary was given of Educational and Public Relations Programs. A second training program was held this past August and was even better attended than the first. Those in attendance the past two years have shared favorable comments that we are on the right track to improve our Connectivity. Area Meetings The number of Area Meetings across the state doubled this year, to 16, as a conscious effort to offset my limited availability to travel during the week to subordinate lodges due to employment restrictions. These meetings were primarily hosted by individual lodges as Grand Lodge Area Meetings and were well attended. Grand Lodge Officers were very faithful in supporting and helping with presentations to convey the theme of “Sharing Our Masonic Resources”. Our District Deputies are to be commended for their efforts in promoting these events, which averaged 70 in attendance. There were 8 DDGM’s who had every lodge in their district represented: RW Bros. Darby Meehan, George Teeter, Porter Hensen, Jack DeSelms, Dan Sewing, Thomas Hamlett, Bill Humble, and Mickey Brown . Right Worshipful Bro Thomas Hamlett of District No. 26 had the highest average of lodge officers represented in an Area Meeting. I also wish to commend and thank the hosts for these meetings as well as those who did the advance planning and provided the meals. This certainly was a positive influence on our Connectivity, giving us the opportunity for fellowship with many of our area leaders. Ritual Committee The Advancing Line Officers met with the Ritual Committee at the Masonic Complex in December and asked that the Ritual Cipher be brought into compliance with current Masonic Law. If other changes were identified, we welcomed their recommendations. They were also asked to evaluate conferral of the three Degrees on more than than one candidate at a time and to give consideration to codifying the floor work of our Ritual. In August, the Ritual Committee reported that they recommended that the Questions and Answers associated with the use of “suitable instruction” be entirely stricken from all applications of the Ritual, as the lack of a definition for suitable instruction was causing confusion among the craft. Their Report also recommended that the Cipher continue to retain the Candidate’s Proficiency for the Three Degrees as last revised in 1993 even though a majority of the Grand Lodge membership voted to eliminate the candidate proficiency requirement in 1999. This response from the Ritual Committee prompted my Decision in early September to provide definition for the words “suitable instruction”. The Advancing Line was unanimous in the opinion that the questions need to be asked and answered, or duly stated, in all appropriate references in the Ritual as
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a certification by the lodge conferring the applicable Degree that the candidate is eligible to advance and that the lodge retains the duty to provide education for its candidates. The revision of our Grand Lodge sanctioned Cipher will be delayed until the Ritual Committee can provide assurance that the Cipher is being brought into full compliance with existing Masonic Law. Masonic Home of Missouri We announced at the Annual Communication last year the end of an era with the conclusion of the Life Care-Asset Turn Over Program as the last individual receiving such benefits had passed away, thus fulfilling the promise of the Fraternity for the life care of those individuals. Another era of Masonic Home Programs has been brought to conclusion this year with the sale of the Kansas City Residential Facility located on Bannister Road. This decision was several years in the making, and became an action item earlier this year following our annual Board Planning Retreat wherein the use of this facility was evaluated in light of our Mission Statement that was adopted and refined since implementation of the “Outreach” Program emphasizing assistance for eligible and qualified individuals demonstrating a financial need. Previous Masonic Home Boards had exercised modifications to the Admissions Policy for the Kansas City Facility to address increasing vacancy issues by first making the facility available to private pay eligible individuals, and then later, even to those having only family affiliation with the Grand Lodge and the OES. The past few years these private pay and family related individuals comprised as much as 80% of our census, clearly outside the coverage of our Mission Statement. The change in the earnings on investments of the Masonic Home has challenged the Masonic Home Board to adjust to deficit spending. Corporate and Administrative expenses have been trimmed for a third year in a row, and as for most businesses in similar situations, the Board felt compelled to evaluate and prioritize the highest and best use of the income that is available. The decision was unanimous to prioritize the Outreach Programs of the Masonic Home and to find a buyer for the Kansas City Facility who would continue the quality of care that we were then extending our residents and provide employment opportunities for the staff. The sale was concluded June 30, 2011. The budget adjustment in our annual expenses is anticipated to be lowered approximately $1,268,000.
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being called upon to represent our Fraternity, which certainly remains to be one of the highest levels of service for a Missouri Master Mason. Disaster and Relief The Grand Lodge donated $20,000 from the Disaster and Relief Fund this past year. $15,000 was sent to the Masonic Service Association to support relief efforts in Japan, New Zealand, and the Grand Lodges of Connecticut, Vermont and Virginia following the Hurricane sweeping the East Coast just weeks ago. $5,000 was sent directly to the Joplin Scottish Rite Food Kitchen to help sustain their efforts in administering meals to victims and volunteers immediately following the Tornado that devastated Joplin in June. A plea was submitted to the Masonic Service Association for assistance in Joplin and they have responded with $25,000 in donations. An Announcement was placed on the Grand Lodge website that a special fund designated for Joplin Disaster Assistance had been established for those offering monetary support, which with the MSA contribution has now accumulated more than $43,400 thanks to the generosity of individuals, lodges, both in and outside the state, and other Grand Lodges. Inquiry was made as to whether local lodges and Masons were physically impacted by this disaster. Upon receiving assurance that this was not the case, Grand Lodge Officers elected to accept recommendations these monies be used to replace playground equipment for public parks destroyed by the tornado. The local Parks and Recreation Director has accepted our offer and is now finalizing the details. This is real time evidence of the Grand Lodge applying the Tenets of our Profession, facilitating help, aid, and assistance to Brothers and Communities not only here within our state but also around the globe through participation in the Masonic Service Association It is rewarding to see Missouri Masons collectively making a difference. Masonic Youth Groups I had the opportunity to accept invitations for annual state meetings of two of the Masonic Youth Groups, that of DeMolay and Jobs Daughters, both held in Jefferson City. Past Grand Master Most Worshipful Bro Larry Reynolds represented the Grand Lodge with the Rainbow Session in Springfield. I think Larry would join me in saying the leadership skills and passion demonstrated by these youth and their adult leaders surely is evidence we can have confidence that the core values of our civil society exemplified through Masonry are being transmitted to a new generation. It was an honor to present the Grand Master’s Youth Award at these state sessions to the young man or lady being recognized for outstanding service as a DeMolay, Jobs Daughter, and Rainbow. I also had the pleasure to attend the International Session for Jobs Daughters held in St Louis and was impressed that so many countries and Appendant Bodies were represented. It was clearly evident that the girls and their leaders enjoyed a common vision and bond
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because of their association as Jobs Daughters . I commend the Grand Lodge Masonic Youth Committee and their Chair, Bro Rick Kaeser, for efforts they have extended this past year, concluding with another successful Masonic Youth Day in August at the Masonic Complex in Columbia. Grand Lodge Finances It is a pleasure to report that the projected budget revenues for the past year have been realized, primarily due to the added income of the $2.50 per capita increase in annual dues that was approved at the 2009 Grand Lodge Annual Communication. Nearly all expense line items have come in under budget, resulting in a positive bottom line. We need to thank those acting on behalf of our Grand Lodge for being prudent with use of their budgets this past year. Our Fraternity is blessed with Officers and Committee Members who have not only been judicious in how they utilize Grand Lodge Resources, but also being productive in getting results. I trust this demonstrates the good faith expected of us when the per capita was increased. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer are to be commended for the leadership and efforts they have contributed this year, improving the processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures for the daily operations of the Grand Lodge, evidenced by a clean opinion from the annual Independent Audit. Recommendations I would like to see District Deputy Grand Lecturers be required, when practical, to first serve as a District Deputy Grand Master and receive training with our Constitution and By-laws, Masonic Protocol, and Educational and Public Relation Programs. The awards and scholarships presented at the Annual Sessions of the three Masonic Youth Groups were clearly a great motivator for those participants. I would like to see a college scholarship attached to the Grand Master’s Youth Award to honor their affiliation as a part of our Masonic Family. I recommend the Grand Lodge continue to expand the Education that is provided to C2A participants and establish measures to transmit this information to candidates receiving the traditional Degree Conferrals. I wish the Grand Lodge would develop guidelines and policies to better utilize the funds designated for Charity and Relief. I hope the Endowment Funds of the Grand Lodge will continue to be actively promoted as this gives all of us the opportunity to contribute and assume ownership in the future of Masonry in Missouri, enabling successive generations with additional Masonic Resources. I would like to see our Ritual continue to be something distinctive that sets us
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apart from other Orders, but also evolve to project and convey Masonic Education as an equally important component of the Masonic experience for our candidates. May we continue to work on concepts to improve our Connectivity. Summation My goal as Grand Master has been to proudly carry the Banner of our Grand Lodge and to urge those I met to take ownership of the way we represent Freemasonry, by improving our connectivity in Sharing Our Masonic Resources. One of the most enjoyable benefits of this position has been the opportunity to visit and participate in the events and programs of many of our lodges here in Missouri. This interaction convinces me there are outstanding Masons every where I have been, very similar to those who mentored me in Linneus at Jackson Lodge No. 82 who undoubtedly have either in the past, or, are still making a difference in their community. I love to hear testimonies from our 50 year members of how being a Mason has impacted their life, and then that of their family, their lodge and their community. These men are proud to be a Mason and it inspires me to hear their stories. The news media often paints a bleak picture of trends in our society, but these good and honorable men, women, and youth that I have found at every stop reminds me our country continues to have a solid core of citizens who wish to “work diligently, live creditably, and act honorably by all men”. Some remain concerned that as a Fraternity we have not found enough success in passing on to younger generations the Masonic traditions we prize, but many of the younger members I am meeting demonstrate the same desire for knowledge and willingness to be serviceable to our fellow creatures that I recall when their age. We just need to continue searching for ways to attract and retain their interest in Masonry. This issue of generation transition isn’t just an issue in Missouri. In visiting with Grand Master’s from other States at the Grand Master’s Conference of North America they represent the same is true in their jurisdiction. In attending the Grand Lodge of Scotland and visiting three subordinate lodges while there, it looked to be true there as well, as the average age of those attending appeared to be very similar to that of ours. It has been an honor to have served with this Advancing Line of our Grand Lodge. We have worked well together. We have practiced inclusion and evolved as a team, eliciting collective wisdom and continuity of purpose. They have been very supportive in attending many events across the state when their schedules permitted. I believe creative and successful concepts will be forthcoming from my successors that will continue this theme of improving our connectivity. Sharing this journey as Grand Master with Officers receiving an one year appointment has been a great experience. While each one is deserving of being
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recognized, I extend special accolades to the Grand Pursuivant, RWB LeRoyce McAdams, and Grand Tiler, RWB Loren Carriker, as they have always been ready to ride and drive on minimal notice and have exhibited unlimited energy if it is something to do as a Mason. The Grand Sword Bearer, RWB Tully Reed, has been able to be a faithful encourager and willing companion as well. Two of our Grand Chaplains have been available for special programs and events which exceed normal expectations: RWB James R Fiete, for injecting spiritual guidance at every Grand Lodge Area Meeting and providing Sunday Worship Programs on at least three occasions, and to RWB Murray W. Hochberg and his wife Joyce for providing a Program to illustrate his profession as a Cantor the evening before the Grand Master’s Breakfast in St Louis. In closing, I must acknowledge the support and understanding of my wife, Tina, and daughters, Katie and Abby, as they continued their activities in Brookfield while I was on the road enjoying all these wonderful and rewarding Masonic experiences. I am grateful for their encouragement and understanding while serving our Fraternity and missing out on things that have been important to them. It has been a joy to serve you as a Grand Lodge Officer. Thank you for indulging me as your Grand Master and for extending me the courtesies afforded this office. I hope each of us will feel and answer the call to continue to improve our connectivity and Share our Masonic Resources. Very truly and fraternally yours,
Gail S. Turner Grand Master 2010-2011
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2010-2011 Grand Master’s Itinerary October 2010 October 03 October 07 October 08 October 09 October 10 October 11 October 12
Installing Master Installation of Officers Buckner Lodge No. 501 Installing Master Installation of Officers Marceline Lodge No. 481 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Clinton Lodge No. 548 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Springfield Grand Lodge Area Meeting Branson Lodge No. 587 Installing Master Installation of Officers Branson Lodge No. 587 OES Grand Chapter of Missouri Joplin Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Installing Master Installation of Officers Friendship Lodge No. 89 Chillicothe
October 15 Lunch Conference with DDGL Tim Dunbar in Columbia Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia October 16 Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Officer Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Area Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia October 19 Guest Speaker Past Master’s Dinner Kirksville Lodge No.105 and Adair No.366 Installing Master Officers of Kirksville Lodge No. 105 and Adair Lodge No. 366 October 22 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 532 October 23 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Dexter Lodge No. 532 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Excelsior Lodge No. 441 Jackson October 25 Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus October 29 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Troy Lodge No. 34 October 30 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Easter Lodge No. 575 St. Clair Grand Lodge Area Meeting Webster Groves No. 84 Masonic Home Board Workshop Planning Meeting October 31 Grand Master’s Breakfast Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 November 2010
November 01 Attended Masonic Funeral Service for Bro. Grayson Hancock of Jackson No. 82 Participated in a First Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus November 02 Conducted 50 and 60 Year Pin Ceremony Summit Lodge No. 263 Lee’s Summit November 05 Grand Lodge Area Meeting St. Joseph Scottish Rite November 06 Grand Master’s Breakfast Kansas City Scottish Rite Grand Lodge Area Meeting Kansas City Scottish Rite Grand Lodge Area Meeting Richmond Lodge No. 57 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Lexington Lodge No. 149 November 08 Participated in a Second Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus November 09 Attended a First Degree Conferral Brookfield Lodge No. 86 November 10 Guest Speaker District No. 10 Meeting in Brookfield No. 86 November 11 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Palmyra Lodge No. 18 November 12 Grand Lodge Area Meeting Kirksville Lodge No. 105 and Adair Lodge No.
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Grand Lodge Area Meeting Brookfield No. 86 November 15 Participated in a First Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 November 16 Attended OES Installation of Officers Florence Chapter No. 124 Brookfield November 17 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Callao Lodge No. 38 November 18 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Mt. Hope Lodge No. 476 Odessa November 19 Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia November 20 Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Advancing Line Officer Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Guest Speaker 169th Anniversary Dinner Jefferson Lodge No. 43 November 22 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 November 23 Special Meeting honoring PGM JC Montgomery Polar Star Rose Hill No 79 November 29 Guest Speaker Ransom A. Breuer Masonic Association Union Lodge No. 593
December 2010
December 03 Attended Grand Lodge Office Staff Christmas Dinner December 04 Guest Speaker Ladies Night Christmas Dinner Wakanda Lodge No 52 Carrollton December 05 Dedicated Hall and Install Officers for Semen Lodge No.126 Milan December 06 Participated in 2 Second Degree Conferrals Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus December 09 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Warren Lodge No. 74 Keytesville December 13 Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus December 14 Attended Regular Meeting Brookfield Lodge No. 86 December 16 Attended Christmas Family Dinner Night Marceline Lodge No. 481 December 17 Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia December 18 Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Line Officer Meeting Grand Lodge Line Officer’s Meet with the Grand Lodge Ritual Committee Grand Lodge Jurisprudence Meeting December 27 Participated in 2 Third Degree Conferrals Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus
January 2011 January 03 January 08
Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Guest Speaker Annual Oyster District No. 12 Meeting Mokane Lodge No.612 January 12-16 Attended Funeral Services for my sister, Lucy, in Florida and time with family January 24 Conducted Masonic Funeral Service for Bro. Paul Hunt, Gower, Mo. January 25 Installing Master Installation of Officers Brookfield No. 86 January 26 Guest Speaker District No. 22 Meeting Ashland Lodge No. 156 January 29 Participated in a C2A Class Masonic Complex Columbia Guest Speaker District No. 20 Jewel Lodge No. 480 Pleasant Hill
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Grand Lodge Officer Meeting Attended Laides Night Dinner Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus February 14 Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus February 16 Attended Visitation for Bro Dean Christy’s Mother Columbia February 19-23 Attended the Grand Master’s of North America Conference Denver, CO February 28 Participated in a First Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus
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Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linnues Completed the Grand Master’s Appeal Letter for the Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Home of Missouri Regular Monthly Meeting Grand Lodge Investment Committee Meeting Grand Lodge Ways and Means Committee Meeting Participated in a First Degree Conferral Warren Lodge No. 74 Keytesville Presented 50 Yr Pin Bro. Marvin Lentz Summner Community Center Attended Grand Lecturers School of Instruction Marceline Lodge No. 481
Attended a practice for a Third Degree Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Guest Speaker at Amaranth Grand Session St Louis Grand Lodge Officer Workshop Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Officer Workshop Masonic Complex Columbia Meeting with the Education Committee Masonic Complex Columbia Conducted Cornerstone Ceremony Wallace Lodge No.456 Bunceton Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Westport St Louis Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Westport St Louis Guest Speaker 160th Anniversary Farmington Lodge No132 Grand Master’s Breakfast Moolah Shrine Center St Louis Conducted a 50 Year Membership Pin Ceremony Jackson Lodge No. 82 Participated in a Third Degree Conferral Friendship Lodge No. 89 Chillicothe Attended Masonic Funeral Service for Bro Marvin Bivens Brookfield No. 86 Guest Speaker DeMolay State Conclave Capital Plaza Jefferson City
Attended Marceline Lodge No. 481 Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Advancing Line Officer Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Guest Speaker 150th Anniversary Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Conducted 50 Year Membership Pin Ceremony Easter Lodge No. 575 St. Clair Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Drafted a Grand Lodge Website Article regarding the Joplin Tornado Disaster Attended Regular Meeting Brookfield Lodge No. 86
Attended Masonic Funeral Service for Bro Larry Brammer Marceline Lodge 481
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Guest Speaker 100th Anniversary Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Toured the Rosslyn Chapel Roslin, Scotland; bed and breakfast at Rosslyn Castle Toured Fort William Lodge No. 43 Fort William, Scotland Atended and spoke at the Annual Session Grand Lodge of Scotland Edinburgh Attended Installation of Officers of the Scottish Lodge of Research Edinburgh Toured the Headquarters of Royal Order of Scotland Edinbugh Toured the Headquarters of Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland Attended a Second Degree Conferral Trafalgar Lodge No. 223 and Robert Burns Lodge 1781 Edinburg, Scotland Attended a Second Degree Conferral Portobello Lodge No. 226 Edinburgh Participated First Degree Conferral Bethany Lodge No. 97 Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings/ Family Weekend Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Grand Lodge Officers Meeting Family Weekend Dinner at Rocheport and Entertainment at Arrow Rock Guest Speaker Grand Session for Jobs Daughters Capital Plaza Jefferson City Attended Chigger Fest Outdoor Degrees Brookfield Lodge No. 86
Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Guest Speaker for Grand Lodge Of Prince Hall Masons of Missouri Jeff City Masonic Home of Missouri Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia Masonic Home Board Regular Monthly Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Masonic Childrens Foundation Board Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Grand Lodge Officers Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Attended Regular Meeting Brookfield Lodge No. 86 Guest Speaker International Jobs Daughters Session St Louis Guest Speaker 50th Anniversary of Lodge Hall Sedalia Lodge No. 236
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Attended Masonic Home Widows Luncheon Chillicothe Attended Masonic Funeral Service for Bro JC Jones Warren Lodge No. 74 Participated in Annual Ladies Night Dinner Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Cornerstone Ceremony for Truman State University Kirksville Attended Regular Meeting Jackson Lodge No. 82 Linneus Conducted 65 Year Memership Pin Ceremony Schell City Lodge No. 448 Participated in District Deputy Grand Master Training Masonic Complex Guest Speaker 100th Anniversary Dinner Mokane Lodge No.612 Attended Regular Meeting Hamilton Lodge No. 224 Conducted a 50 Year Membership Pin Ceremony Marceline Lodge No. 481 Masonic Home Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia
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September 01 Conducted Membership Pin Ceremony St. Francisville Lodge No. 588 Wayland September 07 Conducted Membership Pin Ceremony /Annual Fish Fry Shelbina Lodge No. 228 September 08 Attended Regular Meeting of Cairo Lodge No. 486 September 12 Attended Regular Meeting of Unionville Lodge No. 210 September 13 Attended Regular Meeting of Brookfield Lodge No. 86 September 14 Attended Regular Meeting of Polo Lodge No. 232 September 17 Conducted 50 Yr Membership Pin Ceremony Cuba Lodge No. 312 September 24 Masonic Home Board Committee Meetings Masonic Complex Columbia September 25 Masonic Home Board Regular Meeting Masonic Complex Columbia Masonic Home Annual Truman Club Dinner Columbia September 26 Preliminary Meetings of the Annual Grand Lodge Session Columbia September 27 190th Annual Communication Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Missouri Columbia September 28 Close the 190th Annual Communication Grand Lodge of AF &AM of Missouri
INTRODUCTION OF THE GRAND MASTER AND GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI F. & A.M.PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION The Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, F.&A.M., Prince Hall Affiliation, were introduced and presented by Senior Grand Warden, R.W.B. David L. Ramsey. R.W. Ramsey led the Brethren to their seats by way of the East. Remarks were imparted by Michael T. Johnson, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation. Most Worshipful Michael T. Johnson, Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Henry Willis, Grand Senior Warden, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Malcolm Morris, Grand Junior Warden Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Jackie Thomas, Grand Treasurer Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Theopholis Charles, Grand Secretary, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Charles Partee, Grand Relief Secretary Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Spurgeon Robinson, Grand Tyler
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Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri W.B. Gregory Walker, Right Eminent Grand Commander Knights Templar, Prince Hall Affiliation W.B. Gene Johnson, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Holy Royal Arch Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation W.B. John L. Bogan, Deputy of the Orient of Missouri Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction W.B. Will Ferguson, Grand Marshall Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Lamont P. Mitchell, D.D.G.M. 5th Masonic District Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri W.B. Byron Hams, Past Master Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri W.B. Robert Durham, Past Master Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Charles Maclin Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri Right Worshipful Melvin Billups, Grand Lecturer Holy Royal Arch Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation Right Worshipful Marcus Moore, Deputy Grand Master Knights Templar, Prince Hall Affiliation REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Masonic Home of Missouri   I write this annual report to the Grand Lodge membership bringing attention of the activities of the Board of Directors and the Programs of the Masonic Home of Missouri. As President of the Masonic Home Board this past year, it was one of my goals to continue implementing measures to increase board effectiveness and the effective use of the resources that were provided to the Home to help members of our Masonic Family who were distressed.   The objective was to increase the scope of understanding of our board members and of the rich history of the Home thereby creating an environment that engages all board members in the discussions coming to the Board table to contribute fully to the success of the Masonic Home. New Board Functions An Orientation Meeting was established to acclimate our new Board Members to their important role. The Board Members were given an opportunity to see how the programs of the Home are implemented. The Finance Department, the Outreach Department, the Public Relations Department all gave detailed briefings on the scope of their responsibilities The members of the Grand Lodge Advancing Line who are not Board members and the members of the Order of the Eastern Star Advisory Board were given the opportunity to be ad-hoc members of the working committees of the Masonic Home. This provided the Grand Lodge Advancing Line members to better understand the work of the Home and it gave the members of the OES Advisory Board an occasion to learn different functions of the Home. For the first time, the Advancing Line officers of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star were invited to attend a Board Meeting and were
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also provided with an educational orientation explaining the implementation of the programs of the Masonic Home. Financial Review The generosity of those having a special connection with our Fraternity and the Masonic Home was clearly demonstrated again this year with donations from Estates and Trusts totaling $ 1,826,612.47 from 16 donors. The majority of these funds had donor-imposed stipulations allocating the resources to the endowment funds of the Masonic Home. Our Fraternity is indeed blessed to have gained the confidence and trust of these individuals that these donations would be put to good use. Our assets increased 12.5% over the year to $115,296,086.00 as of 6-30-11. While the Home lost considerable assets with Realized and Unrealized market losses in 2007, the investment posture allowed the Home to regain most of those market losses. If the Home had continued to do business in the same way that it had and kept control and ownership of the Kansas City facility the projected budget loss for fiscal year 2011-2012 would have been in excess of 1.3 million dollars. With the sale of the Kansas City facility the projected budge loss will now be under 300,000.00 dollars. I salute the businesslike approach of the Board of Directors for making such hard decisions that are needed to insure the future of the Masonic Home. The Masonic Home without Walls The Masonic Home began with a 20 room mansion in St Louis MO. In October of 1892, The Grand Lodge passed a By-Law allowing half of the dues received from the subordinate Lodges by the Grand Lodge be turned over to the Masonic Home. In 1892 a total of $13,998.00 was transferred from the Grand Lodge to the Masonic Home. Also that year, the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home noted that “the number of inmates is constantly increasing and unless provisions are made the Home will have to limit the number of people it can help.” There was mention of the Grand Commandery and the Grand Chapter Masons making a united effort to build and maintain in connection with the Home a Masonic Hospital and Sanatorium. In 1892 there were 72 residents in the Home, 22 boys, 30 girls, 14 widows, 5 old brethren and one maiden lady. In 1894 the Permanent Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home was $50,000.00 In 1895 in the report of the President of the Board it was noted that there were neither playrooms, reading rooms or laundry rooms and the dormitories were too crowded for comfort. The admission process for aged applicants into the Home was halted until the completion of the Sanatorium. In 1895 there were 43 girls, 28 boys, 13 old ladies and 7 old brethren. Also in 1895 the Chapel was built on the property. The Order of the Eastern Star was heavily involved with raising funds for the Chapel. In 1896 the Grand Master stated, “The Masonic Home is one of the brightest jewels in the crown of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction.” Even then the Grand Lodge was talking about the “Crown Jewels of Missouri Freemasonry. In that year the Board suggested that the members of the Lodges who send inmates to the Home exercise care not to give those whom they send the idea that they are going to a hotel and will have nothing to do and have servants
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wait on them. That year a new building 35X84 feet was constructed. The building included a basement and three stories. The cost of the building was $21,000.00. The dining room used the first floor; the second floor had nine dormitories, 10X15 feet with three people in each. The third floor had 15 dormitories of 10X15 feet also with three people in them. Many years passed with the Masonic Home offering care to needy children, brothers and sisters in Missouri. In 1974 at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge the Board of Directors was given authority to seek a site for an additional Masonic Home in the Kansas City area, preferably in the 59th District. In 1976, Board President Fielding Poe stated in his annual report to the Grand Lodge that the Home faced the challenge to relocate the children of the Masonic Home from the Delmar property to an area that would be more conducive to the healthy development of the children. In 1977, Board President Dr James Noland reported the need to provide care for those who have need for a lesser degree of care than the institutional type we now offer. This was the first time the concept of an “Outreach Program” was mentioned in the report of a Board President. In 1989, Board President, Robert Jenkins stated, “In all my life, I have never stood among a group of men who with whom I more admire and whom I delight to call “Brother.” As the current President of the Board, I feel the same way with the present Directors of the Board whom I have had the pleasure to serve with for the past four years. A century from now when Missouri Masons look back at the decisions that this Board has taken to meet the tide of change that is necessary for the future of the Masonic Home, let them look fondly on the actions that this Board has taken to ensure the future of our Masonic Home. Also that year the Board took action to contract with Bethesda General Hospital for the transfer of our residents to a new facility in Ellisville MO. Then in 1990 under the leadership of Board President Dan Cole, the Board of Directors ended the life care concept and went to an “Outreach Program”. All of this history has led to this year’s action by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home. After years of discussion, the Board of Directors found it financially necessary to sell the Masonic Home in Kansas City. With ever increasing costs of operation with little prospects for increasing revenue streams the Board sold the Western Unit of the Masonic Home to Americare Corporation on June 30, 2011. Every effort was made to make the transmission seamless and with little or no stress to our residences. With the sale of the Western Unit, the Board of Directors and our staff can spend much needed time to continue to build on the success of the Outreach Program of the Masonic Home. Last year as we compared the Outreach Program to the Kansas City Facility, we spent roughly the same amount of money assisting 150 people through the Outreach program as we spent assisting 8-10 people in the Kansas City Facility who qualified for assistance. With rapid changes in healthcare, it is difficult to keep up with the ongoing changes in the industry; however, our Outreach Program provides the Home the flexibility to support more of our members statewide while maximizing our resources. Executive Director Keith Neese, Legal Counsel Vern Schneider, Finance
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Director, Jodi Blake and Outreach Director Barbary Ramsey deserve to be acknowledged for their invaluable assistance in making the sale of the Kansas City facility as seamless and unstressful for our residents and staff. Revision of Masonic Home of Missouri By-Laws Due to the sale of the Kansas City facility, the following By-Laws of the Masonic Home have been revoked: Article I Section 3: Revoke the words in this section that refer to Masonic Home Board members residing at any facility owned or operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri. Article V Section 4: Revoke that part of the By-law that directs the Admission and Discipline committee to supervise and examine all proposed admissions to any and all facilities owned or operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri. Article VI Section 6: Revoke entire section regarding Residents’ Accounts at the Masonic Home. Article VII Section 1 and 2: Rescind article and both sections regarding admission to the Masonic Home of Missouri facility. Article VIII Section 5: Remove that part of the section that refers to availability of space and/or the adequacy of the funds for granting financial assistance for residential occupancy in facilities of the Masonic Home of Missouri. A full form of the proposed By-Law changes is attached as a supplement to this report. Certification of Meeting Held The Board held the prescribed Organizational and Annual meetings mandated to be timed and located with the annual Grand Lodge Communication, as well as 11 regular monthly meetings. All were located in Columbia, Missouri except for one each in St Louis. The OES Advisory Board Members attended six of the monthly meeting as well as the Organizational and Annual Meeting. Annual Audit I am pleased to report the Independent Audit of our financial and account systems for the year ending June 30, 2011 certified conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and that there were no internal control deficiencies requiring corrective action. In addition, there were no adjustments to the financials as result of the audit. My congratulations to the Executive Director, Finance Manager and her staff for such good work. The audit is appended to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference therein. A Success Story The Outreach Department was made aware of the need of a teen age child for extensive dental work. The father of the child was a Master Mason who had recently served in Afghanistan. The young man was 14 years old, 95 pounds and 5’4” in height. After the dental work the young man is 5’9”, 128 pounds and is planning on playing football this fall. The family could not have taken care of the boy by themselves and credits the generosity of the Masonic Home for providing this young man with a bright future. We do these things because we
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are Missouri Masons and take our obligation seriously. Order of the Eastern Star The advancing line of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was invited to attend the June 2011 Board of Directors meeting of the Masonic Home. The members of the Board felt that it would be beneficial to the officers of the Eastern Star to see how the Masonic Home is governed by its Board of Directors as well has how the committees of the Board function to provide the needed assistance to members of the Masonic Fraternity as well as members of the Eastern Star. After the Board meeting the staff of the Masonic Home provided additional information to the Officers of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Committee Functions The Board of Directors functions through a comprehensive committee structure. Each Board Committee is tasked with specific responsibilities for the overall operation of the Home. I would like to provide a brief summary of those who served on each committee and some of the highlights from the past year. The Admission and Discipline Committee was Chaired by RW Brother Thomas L Truman with RW Brother Jon Broyles and RW Brother Fred Neal as committee members along with Advisory Director Miller Buckner and Advancing Line officer, RW Brother Ron Jones. This committee reviewed every request for assistance to the Home and made recommendations to the entire Board at the Board meetings for Board approval of the request. The committee provided a history on money being spent for each Board meeting and a total of assistance for the group of requests for each month. During the year 151 adults received $1,138,896.46 and $32,960.00 was provided for15 children. $25,889.22 was provided for the Partnership program with the Lodges, assisting 2,135 children. The Administration Committee was chaired by RWB Barry Cundiff with RWB Webb Edwards and ad hoc members RWB Brent Stewart and RWB Tim Thomas of the Advancing Line. The committee worked hard to bring all the administrative policies in line with the sale of the Kansas City facility and other needs of the Home. The Development Committee was chaired by RWB Harvey Soule with RWB William Zimmerman, Sister Donna Jackson of the OES Advisory Board and Advancing Line officer Richard Smith on the committee. The committee has been working all year on the detailed responsibilities of a Development Director for the Masonic Home and presented a report and job description so that the position could be filled in the near future. The Finance Committee was chaired by RWB Dale Bryan with RWB David Ramsey, RWB David Haywood, RWB Steve Duncan and OES Advisory Board member Ruth Ann Dixson on the committee. This committee recommends the annual budget, monitors monthly financials, reviews the portfolio mix for compliance with the Investment Policy, meets quarterly with the Investment Managers, tracks the commissions, fees, and returns of each Manager, recommends changes to the Investment Policy, and reviews annual reporting with IRS Form 990 reporting. Information from this committee helped the Board come to the decision to sell the Kansas City facility. The Legal Committee was chaired by RWB Webb Edwards as its sole
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member. This committee reviewed monthly billings for legal service and made recommendations to the board for payment of such services. The committee provided the board with a monthly breakdown on the division of expenses between administrative cost and cost connected with gifts to the Home. The Masonic Home was fortunate to have MWB Vern Schneider agree to remain as Legal Counsel for the Home this year. MWB Vern was instrumental in making the sale of the Kansas City facility a smooth process with little, if any, legal issues. I extend grateful appreciation for MWB Schneider’s valuable contributions. Public Relations The Masonic Home Magazine is published quarterly and distributed to the entire Masonic membership database of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as well as widows of record with the Home. The content continues to provide quality articles about current programs, profiled on donors and staff, tools and tips for gifting and Estate Planning, news of upcoming events and letters from the Executive Director and President of the Board. This publication is doing a great job inspiring our members to continue their good works through the Masonic Home as one of the “crown jewel” charities of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Public Relations committee started a new program this year of holding area meeting for Masonic Home representatives across the State of Missouri. These meeting are providing our Masonic Home Representatives with needed information that they can bring back to their Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters. Observations Serving two terms on the Masonic Home Board of Directors has been a great privilege that not many Masons of Missouri are afforded, and for which, I am appreciative and grateful. I have had the opportunity to watch and learn from many outstanding Board members, Legal Counsel and members of the OES Advisory Board. My time on the Board has taught me to listen carefully to all points of view from members of the Board and members of our gentle craft. As Grand Master Turner so well said, “it is collective Wisdom that allows us to make good decisions.” In my first term, the Board revamped the Outreach program to make it one of the most admired programs in the Masonic world; it moved the corporate offices of the Home from St Louis to Columbia and constructed our magnificent Grand Lodge Complex which provides offices for the Masonic Home, Grand Lodge, Eastern Star and our outstanding Masonic Museum. In my second term, the Board completed a direction for the Home that was started by Most Worshipful Brother Dan Cole when the Home went away for “asset turnover” and “life care” to our Outreach Program. With the sale of the Kansas City facility the transition has come complete. When I started my first term on the Board the assets of the Masonic Home were approximately $81,507,766.00. And now, due to great work from our legal counsel and inspired donors the assets of the Home as of June 30, 2011 are $115,296,086.00. It is obvious that Boards for the past 12 years have taken their jobs very seriously.
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Acknowledgements I have been truly blessed to have had a rewarding term as President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors and owe thanks to many for contributing and making this a successful year. I have observed an environment around the Board table of Board members ready to work together for the “greater good” of the Home without concern for personal agendas. The “collective wisdom” of the Board has allowed for hard decisions to be made and good results obtained. The Executive Director and his Corporate Office Managers are to be commended for their service and leadership to the Masonic Home. The continuity of this Management team is a distinct advantage for the Masonic Home and the expertise of all our managers made the Home a great success and a credit to our Masonic Family of Missouri. To our retiring members, RWB Harvey Soule and RWB Webb Edwards, I thank you for contributing as Committee Chairs this past year. Your service to the Masonic Home for the past four years has been one of dedication and loyalty. To my Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner, a special thank you for supporting me as President of the Masonic Home Board. Your friendship and guidance has helped me be able to contribute to the success of the Masonic Home. The Turner-Hess express that started with the MoChip program has now been completed with Most Worshipful Brother Turner serving as Grand Master and Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors and my service as President of the Board this past year. To my wife, Ina, I would like to say thank you for allowing me time away from home to complete my duties as a Board member and President. Your support has and will always be a tower of strength as I continue my work in the Grand Lodge of Missouri. And finally to the Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be of service to your Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Sincerely, Fraternally and Respectfully Submitted,
John W Hess, President Masonic Home of Missouri Upon completion of the Report of the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, M.W. Grand Master Turner thanked the Deputy Grand Master and moved that the report be accepted and, upon approval of the proper committee, printed in these Proceedings.
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BY-LAWS MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. The Masonic Home of Missouri shall be governed by the Board of Directors as prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall possess and may exercise any and all powers and authorities and take any and all actions permitted under the laws of the State of Missouri as are normally possessed by corporations and not-forprofit corporations, together with any and all other powers and authorities that exist for Pro Forma Not-For-Profit corporations as they presently exist, or as may hereafter be provided by law. Section 2. In the event of the occurrence of any one or more vacancies among the Eight (8) Elected At Large Members of the Board of Directors between Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, the remaining Members of the Board of Directors, whether or not the same constitutes a quorum but in no event less than Three (3) persons, shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by a majority vote of the Members present at any Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, with the person so appointed serving until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In the event of any one or more vacancies among the Five (5) Members of the Board who are Members of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, then the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled by the Officers of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri by advancing as many of such Officers of the Advancing Line in accordance with the priority of their respective Offices to succeed to higher Office so as to fill such positions or positions until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. Section 3. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible for the receipt of assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri through the Outreach Services Program or in any other manner while such person is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 4. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to be or to become an Employee or otherwise compensated consultant for the Masonic Home of Missouri for a period of Twelve (12) months after the end of the tenure of such person as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. ARTICLE II – MEETINGS Section 1. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on the day of or on the day following the adjournment of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on a date designated by the President, or in his absence or inability to act,
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the Vice-President, within the Ten (10) day period immediately preceding the opening of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In addition to the Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall meet on at least Eleven (11) additional days in a like number of months between Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held in the City where the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held. All other Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a place or places designated by the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, as designated by the Vice-President. In the event that no Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held in any One (1) or more years, then the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall designate a time and place for the purposes of holding the Two (2) designated Annual Meetings of the Board of Directors during the month of September, which said Meetings may in such event, be combined for purposes of compliance with these By-Laws. All Members of the Board shall serve until their respective successors in office are either duly elected or appointed. At the discretion of the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, any Meeting of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, may be held by means of conference telephone call or any other form or type of communications equipment whereby all persons participating in such Meeting can hear and converse with one another, except in matters of suspension or termination of an Officer or the Executive Director which requires the Board of Directors to convene at the time and place designated. Participation in or attendance at any Meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute presence of such person or persons at such Meeting or Meetings of the Board of Directors. No Member of the Board of Directors may vote or otherwise participate by means of a Proxy or similar mechanism other than physical presence at such a Meeting or participation by personal participation in such a telephone conference call or other similar medium. Section 2. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time for the purpose or purposes stated in the call upon the call of the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President. If Three (3) or more Members of the Board of Directors request in writing that a Special Meeting be held, then the President, or in the event of his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, shall call a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors designating the time, place, and purpose or purposes of the call, the same to be called and designated within Three (3) weeks of the receipt of the written request for the calling of a Special Meeting. Section 3. Notice to All Members of the Board of Directors of any Regular or Special Meeting of the Board shall be given by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five (5) days prior to the holding of such Meeting. The Notice shall be deemed to have been received in the due course of the mail upon deposit or delivery of the said Notice into the United States Mail.
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Section 4. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors following the Adjournment of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri or at such date fixed by the President or Vice-President of the Board of Directors, if no such Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held, shall be the Annual Meeting for the election of Officers of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri and for the selection and appointment of all Standing Committees. Section 5. A quorum of the Board of Directors for all purposes other than the filling of any one or more vacancies in the Membership of the Board of Directors, or the hiring or termination of the Executive Director, shall be a majority of the Members of the Board of Directors at a Regular or Special Meeting called for that purpose. A majority vote of the Members present at any such Meeting shall be sufficient to determine all issues coming before the Board of Directors at any such Meeting, whether Regular or Special. ARTICLE III – OFFICERS, STAFF AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. The Officers of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be: the President of the Board of Directors; Vice-President of the Board of Directors; Treasurer of the Board of Directors; and Secretary of the Board of Directors. The President and Vice-President must be Members of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer and the Secretary of the Board of Directors may but need not be Members of the Board of Directors. In the event that either the Treasurer or Secretary shall not be a Member of the Board of Directors, then such person may, but need not, receive such compensation as is provided for and determined by the Board of Directors. No Member of the Board of Directors shall receive compensation, other than reimbursement for expenses incurred for such things as meals, travel, and similar or related expenses of every kind, type, nature, and description, for services rendered to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 2. The President of the Board of Directors shall be the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. All other Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 3. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall perform such duties as usually and normally are attributed to the Office of the President of a corporation and shall execute all deeds, contracts, written instruments and perform such other functions as may be required for the effective, efficient and normal functioning of the Masonic Home of Missouri. He shall make an Annual Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri to the Grand
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Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. He shall perform such other or additional duties as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. The President of the Board of Directors shall have a vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and shall be a voting Member of all Committees when he is in attendance at such Committee Meetings. Section 4. The Executive Director shall be the chief operating officer of the corporation with the responsibility for day to day operations and general supervision and control over all aspects of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Executive Director is responsible for the hiring and dismissal of all employees, signing contracts as authorized by the Board of Directors, fiscal management, budgeting and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The Executive Director shall perform his or her duties in accordance with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create any proprietary, property or other similar or related interest in and to such position or positions so created or the continuation thereof or the continuation of any employment relationship. The Executive Director shall be totally without any power or authority to create any rights in any employee that are in any manner whatsoever inconsistent with AT WILL EMPLOYMENT, shall apply to all persons employed by the Masonic Home of Missouri, whether regular employees, temporary employees, independent contractors or any other form or nature of employment whatsoever. Section 5. The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall be the custodian of all records of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall perform such other duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Secretary of a corporation, or as may from time-to-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. From time to time, the Board of Directors may appoint one (1) or more Assistant Secretaries and to compensate any such person for services rendered. Section 6. The Treasurer, and if elected by the Board of Directors the Assistant Treasurer, shall perform such duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Treasurer of a corporation, or as may from time-to-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. From time to time, the Board of Directors may appoint one (1) or more Assistant Treasurers and to compensate any such person for services rendered. Section 7. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors and shall have vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and shall be a voting Member of any and all Committees when he is in attendance at such Committee Meetings. ARTICLE IV – INDEMNITY BONDS & INSURANCE The Board of Directors shall arrange for and shall provide for and continuously keep and maintain in force and effect, at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home of Missouri, such indemnity, surety and other similar or related Bonds in such penal sum or sums as the Board may from time-to-time determine to be necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate, conditioned upon the
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faithful performance of their duties and the provision of a full accounting by all persons who have, or who may have or have had, the care, custody, or control over any and all monies, funds, securities or other property or assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall further provide, at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home of Missouri, professional liability insurance for Members of the Board of Directors in the nature of errors and omissions insurance and otherwise insuring the Members of the Board of Directors against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, suits at law or in equity, and all other forms, types, natures and description of such type of action by or against the Masonic Home of Missouri, the Board of Directors, the Staff or any individual or Member thereof. The said insurance shall be in an amount set by the Board of Directors but in no event shall such amount be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and the same shall provide “Tail Coverage” for Members of the Board of Directors for purposes of insuring such persons against such claims as may have accrued, but not been raised, while such person or persons were Members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may acquire, purchase, and maintain such other and additional bonds, sureties or insurance coverage as the Board may from timeto-time deem necessary, expedient, convenient, or appropriate. ARTICLE V – COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. The President shall appoint from the Membership of the Board of Directors the following Standing Committees of the Masonic Home of Missouri at the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors: The Administration Committee; the Admissions & Discipline Committee; the Development Committee; the Finance Committee and the Legal Committee. The President of the Board of Directors may cause to be created from time to time any other Special Committee, which may consist either in whole or in part of such members of the Board of Directors and non members of the Board of Directors as may be deemed to be necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate by the President. Such Special Committees shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the President of the Board or as otherwise authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. Section 2. The Finance Committee shall review and recommend the adoption of the annual budget and shall supervise the investment and management of all assets and the fiscal affairs of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 3. The Administration Committee shall supervise and oversee the general management, administration, and operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 4. The Admissions & Discipline Committee shall have general oversight over the Outreach Services Program and any and all similar or related endeavors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 5. The Development Committee shall have general supervision and management of the Development aspects of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall be responsible for such matters as fund-raising and other programs designed to secure donations to or provide information concerning the Masonic
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Home of Missouri so as to generate revenues for the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 6. The Legal Committee shall advise the Board of Directors upon all legal matters coming before the Board of Directors or otherwise affecting the Masonic Home of Missouri and the operation thereof. Section 7. The Chairman of any Committee may call such Special Committee Meetings as are deemed by the Chairman to be necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate for the conduct of the business of the Committee and may incur such expenses as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of holding such Committee Meetings. The Chairman of Each Committee shall notify the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors, and the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the calling of any such Committee Meeting not held in conjunction with a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors called by the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence, by the Vice President, with such notification being made in writing by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five (5) days prior to the holding of such Special Meeting of the Committee. Section 8. The Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors and the Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be Members of all Committees of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, and shall have a vote upon all matters not involving a conflict of interest associated with the purpose of the call of the meeting coming before the Committee when such person or persons are in attendance. Section 9. An Advisory Committee consisting of Three (3) Members, selected by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, shall be welcome to attend such Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri as may be designated by the invitation of the President of the Board of Directors. Section 10. An Executive Committee consisting of the Grand Master, President, Vice President, Jr. Grand Warden and Sr. Grand Deacon shall have general supervision over all aspects of the Masonic Home and will be authorized to exercise policy decisions for the Board of Director during the periods that the Board is not in session. The President of the Board will be the Chairman of the Executive Committee. All actions taken by the Executive Committee shall require a majority vote of the Committee. The Executive Committee shall have exclusive responsibility for the nomination and recommendation to the Board of Directors for the hiring, suspension and termination of the Executive Director. The decision as to any such hiring, suspension or termination shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI – FISCAL OPERATIONS Section 1. The Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri are: The General Fund; The Reserve Fund; The Building Fund; The Endowment Fund; and Special Funds. Section 2.
The General Fund is the operating fund of the Masonic Home
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of Missouri. All receipts not otherwise designated shall be deposited initially into the General Fund. Transfers may be made to and from it to the other Funds, or to the causes for which the same were collected, as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. Section 3. The Reserve Fund consists of such assets as have been or which hereafter shall be allocated to the Reserve Fund by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the Reserve Fund is to assure the financial stability of the Masonic Home of Missouri regardless of changing business conditions. Use of the Fund is unrestricted; however, expenditures from the Fund must be authorized by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors which said Resolution shall be read at One (1) such Meeting and shall not be voted upon until the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors. The income generated by the Reserve Fund shall accrue to the General Fund. Section 4. The Building Fund consists of all the assets heretofore received and designated or from time-to-time hereafter designated for building purposes. Income and receipts from the Fund may be used for purposes consistent with Article V of the Articles of Incorporation or any other permitted purpose designated by the Board of Directors. All restrictions made by devise and by bequests (either testamentary or pursuant to trust) shall be observed, performed, honored, and respected by the Board of Directors. Expenditures from the Building Fund shall be made by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and the method for the adoption of the Resolution shall be that the Resolution is to be read at One (1) such meeting and shall not be voted upon until the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors. Section 5. The Endowment Fund and all additions to it are a permanent fund. The principal may not be expended for any purpose. The income generated by the Endowment Fund shall accrue to the General Fund. Section 6. Special Funds are those held by the Masonic Home of Missouri upon such terms and conditions differing from other Funds. Separate books of account shall be kept and maintained upon each such Special Fund or may be combined, if authorized by the document or instrument creating the gift, devise, bequest, or other receipt of such funds. No gift, bequest, or other similar or related transfer of personal property shall be allocated to a special fund by the Masonic Home of Missouri until approved by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. No real estate shall be accepted by the Masonic Home of Missouri by gift, devise or bequest unless and until the same shall have been duly authorized and approved by Resolution of the Board of Directors. Disbursements from the accounts of the Special Funds shall be made in accordance with the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Special Funds. Section 7. Contracts may be made with Banks, Trust Companies and other Financial Institutions authorized to do business in the State of Missouri for the custody and management of the assets of the various Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri and such assets and Funds shall be held and administered under such contract or contracts subject to the Order and Direction of the Board
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of Directors. Any such contract or contracts shall be terminable at any time by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri without penalty. Such contract or contracts may provide for such other and further investment counsel, advice and services as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time deem necessary, expedient or convenient. The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors shall supervise the investments, in accordance with the policies and directions of the Board of Directors. Section 8. The fiscal year of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be as prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall provide monthly reports to the Board of Directors reflecting the current operations and providing an accounting of all assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall cause all accounts and assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri to be audited annually and the audit shall be incorporated in the Report of the President of the Board of Directors to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. Section 9. Not later than the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri at least Three (3) months prior to the start of the next fiscal year, the Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, shall prepare a draft of a proposed Budget for the next fiscal year of the Masonic Home, the same to be considered for adopted by the Board of Directors, subject to amendments made by the Board of Directors, at such time as the Board of Directors determines that the Proposed Budget shall be in proper form. The Proposed Budget shall be a detailed line-item budget covering all aspects of the operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri, including anticipated receipts or revenues and anticipated general and capital expenditures and such other items as may be from time-to-time necessary, expedient or convenient. ARTICLE VII – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Section 1. Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and the requirements hereinafter specified, the following designated persons shall be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri: (a)
Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged Master Masons who are in good standing in Missouri Lodges, and the wives and widows of such Master Masons who were in good standing in Missouri Lodges as of the date of each such Master Mason’s death and women who are Members in good standing in Missouri Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
(b) Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged dependents up to the age of Twenty-One (21) years of age of Master Masons and Female Members of the Order of the Eastern Star who are in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter and with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous services; and children up to the age of Twenty-One (21) years whose Father is deceased and at the time of death was a Master
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Mason in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years. Other forms of financial aid to the children of deceased Master Masons is authorized to be provided or withheld or conditioned as may be determined on a caseby-case basis in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors; and (c) Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged dependents of a Master Mason or Female Member of the Order of the Eastern Star over the age of Twenty-One (21) years who are deemed by the Board of Directors to be physically or mentally disabled as determined in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. The Master Mason or Female Member of the Order of the Eastern Star must be in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter with a minimum of two years (2) of continuous services, or at the time of death, was in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter. The Board of Directors shall have the absolute and total discretion to provide or to withhold or to condition any and all forms of financial assistance on a case-by-case basis; and (d) Dependents of a Master Mason in good standing or of a Female Member of the Order of the Eastern Star in good standing with a minimum of two years (2) continuous services, shall include, but shall not be limited to: natural born or legally adopted children (who shall have been adopted before attaining the age of twenty-one years, but not equitably adopted children, dependents who are under a Guardianship or Conservatorship whether or not they have been adjudicated mentally incapacitated or disabled so long as the Guardianship or Conservatorship exists; but shall not include persons having custody of children or dependents only under a Durable Power of Attorney, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, a Limited Power of Attorney or other similar instrument or arrangement; and
(e) For purposes of determining eligibility for assistance and years of continuous Masonic Service of Master Masons in good standing in Missouri and for Female Members of the Order of the Easter Star in Missouri who have previously been Master Masons or Female Members of the Order of the Eastern Star in other Masonic Jurisdictions that are recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri or by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors, to count or not to count such prior years of continuous Membership in such other fraternal Jurisdiction; and
(e) Subject only to the limitations applicable to the Masonic Home of Missouri as a public tax exempt organization within the provisions of Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code or the parallel provisions of any future tax law of the United States, the Board of Directors may in its discretion provide funding or financial or other assistance to youth programs which may be conducted or sponsored in the State of Missouri by other charitable organizations which shall then be recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Section 2. Further: (a) No Master Mason, wife of a Master Mason, Member of the Order of Eastern Star or widow of a Master Mason in Missouri shall be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri unless his or her Membership or the Membership of the Master Mason under whose Membership the wife or widow of a Missouri Master Mason makes application complies with the following guidelines. (A) One who has become a Member prior to the age of Forty (40) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least Five (5) years; (B) One who becomes a Member between the ages of Forty (40) and Forty-Nine (49) years, inclusive, must have been in continuous good standing for at least Ten (10) years; (C)One who becomes a Member between the ages of Fifty (50) and Fifty-Nine (59) years, inclusive, must have been in continuous good standing for at least Fifteen (15) years; and (D) One who becomes a Member at or subsequent to attaining the age of Sixty (60) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least Twenty (20) years.
(b) When the death of a Master Mason occurs prior to the expiration of the limitations provided in subparagraph (a) of Section 2 above, then the widow of such Master Mason may receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri provided she shall have either reached the age of Seventy (70) years and shall need financial assistance or shall have reached the age of Sixty (60) years and shall be suffering from physical infirmity, financial difficulty or social disadvantage and judged to be in need of assistance by the Board of Directors.
Section 3. In the foregoing subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Section 2 above the term “continuous good standing� refers to Membership in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and shall be construed as meaning immediately prior to death or immediately before the application is made. Section 4. The foregoing rules shall be subject to such modifications as to age and as to length of prerequisite Membership as the Board of Directors may determine to be for, or which may otherwise be deemed to serve the best interests and welfare of the Masonic Fraternity or Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri. The Board shall determine such exceptions upon a case-by-case basis and the Admissions & Discipline Committee shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors prior to any such exceptional assistance being granted, other than for temporary emergency assistance as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time adopt by Board Policy. The granting of any exception or benefit by the Board of Directors shall not be considered to be or to become a precedent or otherwise construed as creating any right, entitlement or expectation as to the continuation of the same to any person, whether receiving the same, or who may not receive the same or similar consideration. All such exceptions shall be and shall continue to be construed as being within the total and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors as to the granting, denial or continuation of the same. Section 5. Subject to the adequacy of the funds for granting financial assistance to applicants, the Board of Directors may grant financial assistance,
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on a month-to-month basis, to persons who are not socially and/or financially disadvantaged but who are otherwise eligible in conformity with the other limitations and requirements of all provision of Article VII. ARTICLE VIII – EXPENSES Section 1. The actual and necessary expenses shall be paid out of the General Fund of the Masonic Home of Missouri to each Member of the Board of Directors, each Member of the Advisory Board, Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and Associate Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri for attendance at any Meeting of the Board of Directors or the Meeting of any Committee of which he or she may be a Member or for such other reasonable expenses approved by either the President of the Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors, provided that such expenses are not otherwise paid by the organization that he or she represents. Expenses of the Staff shall be paid as is prescribed by the Board of Directors. No member of the Board of Directors will receive reimbursement of expenses without original detailed receipts being submitted to the Executive Director and Director of Finance. With the exception of approved budget authorization of the Board, all requests for funds by any member of the Board of Directors must receive prior authorization by a vote of a quorum of all Members at a Regular or Special meeting of the Board of Directors. Section 2. All contracts obligating the Masonic Home to expend in excess of $5,000 for the purchase, sale, lease of any and all interest of real or personal property, services rendered or materials procured are subject to approval by a resolution passed by the Board of Directors at a Regular or Special Meeting called for the purpose. The Executive Director has the authority to sign all contracts approved by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IX – LIBRARY & MUSEUM The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, by Resolution duly adopted at the 181st Annual Communication, authorized the Grand Master to cause to be created a Masonic Library and Museum either by separate incorporation, or through the use of some “other legal entity”. In fulfillment of the terms and conditions and to effectuate the purposes of said resolution and as authorized by the Grand Master pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri unanimously voted on May 31st, 2003, to have the Masonic Home of Missouri serve as the “other legal entity” for purposes of establishing and maintaining a Library and Museum at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri. Section 1. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is hereby authorized, empowered and permitted to create, maintain, operate and in any and all manner and respects continue to own, operate, maintain and otherwise facilitate the operation of a Library and Museum at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri, in any and all manner, respects, ways and other aspects as the Board of Directors in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors may, from time-to-time deem necessary, prudent, expedient or convenient.
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Section 2. The operation and functions of the Library and shall be under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri. A Committee, separate from the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, shall be appointed to review and make recommendations regarding the Library and Museum to the Board of Director as needed. That Committee which shall initially consist of five (5) Master Masons shall be appointed by the Grand Master in accordance with the Resolution of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri mentioned above; and further, the date for the annual appointment of the replacement Member for a term of (5) five years, to such separate Committee shall be during the month of March and may be made on or before the last day of March of each year. In the event of a vacancy, the Grand Master will appoint a Master Mason to fulfill the unexpired term of the committee member. No member filling an unexpired vacancy or expired term of more than (30) months may be reappointed to the committee. Section 3. The separate Committee for the Library and Museum shall annually submit to the Board of Directors for the Masonic Home of Missouri, a proposed Annual Line-Item Operating Budget in a form that is satisfactory to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri, the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be deemed to be “Ex Officio” Members of the Library and Museum Committee; however, none of the Three (3) such Members shall possess a vote, but may attend all Meetings, including both Regular and Executive Sessions. Notices of the Meetings of the Committee of the Library and Museum need only be made to the Five (5) voting Members, and the named Three (3) Ex Officio and Non-Voting Members. Failure to provide Notice to any “Ex Officio and Non-Voting Member” of a Meeting shall not affect the validity of the Meeting so long as proper Notice was provided to all Voting Members of the Committee of the Library and Museum. Section 4. The Committee of the Library and Museum shall maintain the same fiscal year as exists and as may, from time-to-time be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri for all accounting purposes. Section 5. The Committee of the Library and Museum shall use the Accounting Department and employees of the Masonic Home of Missouri for purposes of conducting all financial business and for all purposes the Library and Museum shall be recognized to be a part of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 6. Not later than July 31 of each calendar year beginning in the calendar year 2004 and each and every year thereafter, the Committee of the Library and Museum shall submit, for ratification and approval, a detailed and complete financial report and narrative report of all activities of the Committee of the Library and Museum that shall be reviewed and evaluated by the Board of Directors at the August Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri The funds of the Library and Museum may be commingled with all other funds and investments of the Masonic Home of Missouri as the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri may, from time-to-time determine. Only gifts and transfers of real and personal property (both tangible and intan-
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gible) found to be acceptable by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri may be accepted by the Committee of the Library and Museum and any and all limitations contained in the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws or Board Policies and Procedures of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall apply to the Committee of the Library and Museum. Any conflict shall be resolved in favor of the validity of the application of the provisions applicable or established by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 7. The employment of any and all employees or consultants, agents or other persons hired for the Library and Museum will be the responsibility of the Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri. In no event shall any employment circumstance or occasion involve any situation of employment other than, “AT WILL EMPLOYMENT”. Absolutely no “Contracts of Employment” nor any additional employment benefits shall be construed to exist beyond those associated with “AT WILL EMPLOYMENT.” Such employees are staff members of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Any and all such persons shall be under the direct supervision and control in all manner and respects of the Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri as to hiring, interviewing, firing, discipline, review and accountability and other matters concerning the status of employment. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall cause to be created such additional Line-Item Budgeting practices and categories as are required to incorporate the Budget for the Library and Museum into the overall Annual Budget of the Masonic Home of Missouri for purposes of the annual audit and for the convenience and needs of the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, President of the Board and Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Section 8. All appointments to the Committee of the Library and Museum shall be made in accordance with the Resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri mentioned above. Additions to such Committee as “Voting Members” or otherwise, must be done solely in compliance with said Resolution. Removal of such Members shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri with the concurrence of at least Two (2) of the following Grand Lodge Officers: The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, or by all the remaining three Grand Lodge officers referred to in this sentence in the event of the death or disability of the Grand Master (as determined by at least two (2) physicians duly licensed to practice in the State of Missouri). ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS These By-Laws may be altered, changed or amended at any Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the Members present, provided that such proposed alteration, change or amendment shall be proposed at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors and shall lay over to be voted upon at the next succeeding Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors and all such alterations, changes or amendments shall be subject to ratification by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, either through the adoption and approval of the Report of
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the President of the Board to the Annual Communication or by direct vote upon the matter during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. RECOGNITION OF MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS Following the Address of the President of the Masonic Home Board, Deputy Grand Master John W. Hess, President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, recognized retiring Board members Webb Edwards and Harvey Soule for their service to the Masonic Home, and then asked Executive Director Keith Neese to introduce the Board Members to those assembled. Right Worshipful Brother David L. Ramsey, Senior Grand Warden Right Worshipful Brother Jon B. Broyles, Junior Grand Warden Right Worshipful Brother David W. Haywood, Senior Grand Deacon Right Worshipful Brother Barry V. Cundiff Right Worshipful Brother W. Webb Edwards Right Worshipful Brother Fred H. Neal Right Worshipful Brother William E. Zimmerman Right Worshipful Brother H. Keith Neese, Executive Director R.W.B. Neese then presented a plaque of appreciation to R.W. Deputy Grand Master Hess for his dedication and leadership as President of the Masonic Home Board for 2010-2011. R.W.B. John Hess then acknowledged M.W. Grand Master Turner for his five years of service to the Masonic Home Board of Directors, and then introduced a motion to accept his report of the Masonic Home. Motion seconded; report accepted. ELECTIONS FOR THE MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS R.W. Brother Hess informed the members of the Grand Lodge of the need for an election of two new board members to fill the vacancies created for the term that just ended. M.W. Turner announced that nominations were in order for the Masonic Home Board of Directors. M.W. Jimmie D. Lee nominated R.W.B. Jeffrey D. Lee, Henderson Lodge No. 477. M.W. Wilfred Soutiea nominated R.W.B. Charles F. Wiegert, Noble Lodge No. 684. No other nominations were made. G.M. Turner called for a show of hands to elect the two to serve on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Board. Both nominees were elected to serve. WINNER OF ROUND ROBIN COMPETITION R.W. Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer, introduced the winner of the 2010-2011 Round Robin Ritual Competition. The Brother who best demonstrated Ritual Proficiency for 2010-11 was Brother Mitchell S. Penn, whose home Lodge is Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209. Finals for the Round Robin Competition were held at the Masonic Complex in Columbia.
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ROUND ROBIN PROFICIENCY CONTEST STATE WINNERS 1987-John E. Reece 1988-Frederick A. Troxel, Jr. 1989-Donald Campbell 1990-Gary G. Page 1991-Robert E. Plummer 1992-Christopher J. Rollins 1993-R.L. Tichenor 1994-W. Frank Roszell 1995-Irving G. Walmann 1996-Gary L. Benskin 1997-Michael F. Jones 1998-Glen F. Cron 1999-Nicholas Lee Breedlove 2000-R. Miguel White 2001-Theordore J. Picraux 2002-Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. 2003-C. Scott Houge 2004-Dennis W. Spears 2005-Vernon M. Rust 2006-Thomas E. Christine 2007-Steven D. Smith 2008-Jerry L. Miles 2009-K. Bradley Scott 2010-Robert Arthur Gentry 2011-Mitchell S. Penn REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Mark Twain wrote, “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.� Those words of our brother Samuel Clemens reflect the words of William Cullen Bryant that we have heard so often as we have paid our last respects to a brother: So live, that when they summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon; but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. Both of these quotes remind us to live each day as the best men and Masons we can be. In these moments let us remember those brothers who are no longer with us on earth, but who provided for us an example of what it means to live such a life.
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We pay our respect this day to the memory of all our Masonic brethren in Missouri who have passed from our sight this year, including the following Right Worshipful Brothers: R.W.B. Claude F. Stephens -was a Member of Lakeville Lodge No. 489. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1986,1987,1989,1992,1993,19 99,2000,2001 and 2002. Right Worshipful Brother Stephens passed away on October 3 2010. R.W.B. C. Homer Turley-was a Member of De Soto Lodge No. 119. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1989. Right Worshipful Brother Turley passed away on November 3 2010. R.W.B. Marvin G. Shull -was a Member of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1989,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007 and 2008. Right Worshipful Brother Shull passed away on September 3 2010. R.W.B. Cecil H. Hurt -was a Member of Whitewater Lodge No. 417. He Served as GrandChaplain in1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978 ,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986 and 1987. Right Worshipful Brother Hurt passed away on June 13 2011. R.W.B. Francis L. Johnson -was a Member of Perseverance Lodge No. 92. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2001 and 2002. Right Worshipful Brother Johnson passed away on December 21 2010. R.W.B. Donald H. Roller -was a Member of Sparta Lodge No. 296. He Served as Grand Tiler in 2003. Right Worshipful Brother Roller passed away on April 11 2011. R.W.B. M. Dale Summerford -was a Member of Waynesville Lodge No. 375. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1971,1972,1973,1974 and 1975. Right Worshipful Brother Summerford passed away on December 23 2010. R.W.B. Harold L. Stone -was a Member of Hartford Lodge No. 171. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1982 and 1984. Right Worshipful Brother Stone passed away on July 19 2010. R.W.B. Charles J. Hill -was a Member of Tyro Lodge No. 12. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Hill passed away on September 18 2010. R.W.B. Paul R. Hunt-was a Member of Agency Lodge No. 10. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2005. Right Worshipful Brother Hunt passed away on January 20 2011. R.W.B. William L. Poush -was a Member of Bethany Lodge No. 97. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1984,1986 and 1987; District Deputy Grand Lecture in 1990. Right Worshipful Brother Poush passed away on May 15 2011. R.W.B. Samuel J. Huffmaster -was a Member of Tebbetts Lodge No. 565. He
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Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1999. Right Worshipful Brother Huffmaster passed away on December 30 2010. R.W.B. Joseph A. Willis-was a Member of Lathrop Lodge No. 506. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Willis passed away on December 13 2011. R.W.B. John E. Reece Jr. -was a Member of Seaman Lodge No. 126. He Served as Grand Pursuivant in 1994. Right Worshipful Brother Reece passed away on November 19 2010. R.W.B. Marvin S. Wood -was a Member of Tuscan Lodge No. 360. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1977. Right Worshipful Brother Wood passed away on February 24 2011. R.W.B. James R. Floyd -was a Member of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1967 and 1968. Right Worshipful Brother Floyd passed away on January 19 2011. R.W.B. George R. Grubaugh -was a Member of Friend Lodge No. 352. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1969 and 1970. Right Worshipful Brother Grubaugh passed away on November 16 2010. R.W.B. James M. Williams -was a Member of Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189. He Served as Grand Pursuivant in 1996. Right Worshipful Brother Williams passed away on August 2 2011. R.W.B. William P. Arney-was a Member of Bethany Lodge No. 97. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1993 and 1996. Right Worshipful Brother Arney passed away on December 18, 2010. As we remember each of our departed brothers, let us commit them into the hands of the Great Architect of the Universe with gratitude for the difference their lives have made as they lived out the principles of Freemasonry. Most Worshipful Grand Master, please call up the brethren for prayer. Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who loves us with an everlasting love: we feel the loss of death as we remember those brothers who are not among us this year. Yet we stand firm in the hope of life beyond death as expressed in the simple sprig of the evergreen. Comfort all who mourn this day and fill our hearts with the assurance of your constant presence and care in our lives. This we ask in your holy name. Amen. Fraternally Submitted,
Jimmie D. Lee, PGM James R. Fiete Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Chairman
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MASONIC SERVICE PRESENTATION Following the report from the Committee on Necrology, M.W.B. Turner invited M.W. P. Vincent Kinkead, PGM, to approach the East. Past Grand Master Kinkead presented his report on behalf of the Masonic Service Association of North America, and gave a plaque of appreciation to M.W.B. Turner for his dedication in helping further the goals of the Masonic Service Association. At the conclusion of the report of the Masonic Service Association, M.W.B. Turner invited M.W.B. Max Carpenter, Past Grand Master of the state of Indiana and honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to address those assembled. M.W. Carpenter thanked the Brethren for the courtesies extended to him during his visits to Missouri and attendance at Annual Communication. CALLED FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor 11:30 A.M. with prayer offered by R.W. Brother Grand Chaplain Ralph E. Nolan. MONDAY AFTERNOON, 1:00 P.M. INTRODUCTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADOPTIVE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY Representatives of the Adoptive and Youth Bodies affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri were introduced and presented to the Grand Lodge. M.W. Brother Turner greeted each one and thanked them for attending. These representatives were introduced by Right Worshipful Brother Richard L. Smith, Senior Grand Steward. Brianne Sisco, Grand Worthy Advisor, Missouri Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Mrs. Kelli Sisco, Past State Dean, Grand Cross of Color, Missouri Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Tiffany Hudson, Grand Bethel Senior Princess, Grand Bethel of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Kim Underwood, Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Joe Braun, Associate Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Brandon Cockerham, Deputy State Master Councilor, Missouri International Order of DeMolay Ginny Goede, Grand Secretary, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job’s Daughters Bonnie Livingston, Grand Royal Matron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Ken Rogers, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Linda Wilson, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star
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Bill George, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Donna Jackson, President Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Home Advisory Board Ruth Ann Dixson, Board Member, Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Home Advisory Board M.W. Turner thanked the representatives of the Adoptive and Youth Bodies for their attendance, and invited the youth representatives to assemble at the Grand Secretary’s desk, and then asked Worthy Grand Matron Linda Wilson to address the Brethren on behalf of the Adoptive Bodies of Freemasonry. Following the address of the Worthy Grand Matron, the representatives of the youth bodies were given the opportunity to address the Brethren of the Grand Lodge. Preceding the afternoon session of the Grand Lodge being called to labor, the Grand Master asked M.W.B. Charles “Fuzzy” Cox of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi to share some remarks. CALLED TO LABOR 1:30 PM The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 1:30 PM with prayer offered by R.W. Brother Grand Chaplain James R. Fiete. 5% INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP LODGES 2010-2011
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Joachim #164 (A) (Home) Cass #147 (A) (Home) Charleston #407 (A) (Home) New Madrid #108 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Carthage #197 (D) (Home) Cooper #36 (A) (Home) New Hope #199 (A) (Home) Riddick #361 (A) (Home) Composite #369 (A) (Home) Lathrop #506 (A) (Home) Temple Gate #299 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) Charleston #407 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Glenwood #427 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (D) (Home) Webster #98 (A) (Home) Hermitage #288 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Easter #575 (A) (Home) Charleston #407 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Kirkwood #484 (D) (Home) Bonhomme #45 (A) (Home) null #164 (A) Bethany #97 (A) (Home)
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2011 Behrman,George W. Bellamy,Glenn Berck,Wayne R. Berghorn,Edward W. Berryman,Raymer Bethel,Lloyd R. Bischoff,C. Howell Blair,Billy R. Blazer,Charles T. Boaz,James E. Boettcher,Leroy J. Bond,Robert B. Boose,James E. Bopp,Robert J. Bottom,August L. Bottomley,Donald L. Bowen,Cecil O. Bower,Glenn F. Bowser,William J. Boyd,Robert G. Boyer,Thomas F. Brockman,Jay C. Brooks,Bobby G. Brookshier,William C. Brown,Charles E. Brown,Marvin L. Brown,Roy D. Bruns,Billy L. Buckler,Truman L. Buckley,Kenneth E. Bunch,Patrick Burriss,Dean C. Bushman,Robert E. Butcher,Alvin M. Jr. Butler,Howard L. Butler,Jack D. Butler,Ralph A. Byerly,James E. Cadwallader,Charles D. Cain,Dale Campbell,David F. Campbell,Edgar L. Campbell,Racy D.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Marceline #481 (A) (Home) Clinton #548 (A) (Home) Centralia #59 (A) (Home) Union #593 (D) (Home) Hermitage #288 (A) (Home) Webb City #512 (A) (Home) Blue Springs #337 (A) (Home) Riddick #361 (A) (Home) Hope #251 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Olive Branch #576 (A) (Home) Rising Sun #13 (A) (Home) Agency #10 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Trilumina #205 (A) (Home) Lincoln County #682 (A) (Home) Plato #469 (A) (Home) Continental #37 (A) (Home) St Joseph #78 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Corinthian #265 (A) (Home) Gardenville-Cache #455 (A) (Home) Versailles #320 (A) (Home) Hermitage #288 (A) (Home) Polo #232 (D) (Home) Ash Grove #100 (A) null #103 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (A) (Home) Wayne #526 (A) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Camden Point #169 (A) (Home) Elvins-Ionic #154 (A) (Home) Sheffield #625 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) St Joseph #78 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Osage #303 (A) (Home) Plato #469 (A) (Home) Bolivar #195 (A) (Home) Mechanicsville #260 (A) (Home) Branson #587 (A) (Home) Hermitage #288 (A) (Home) Carthage #197 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Lick Creek #302 (A) (Home) Webb City #512 (A) (Home)
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Potosi #131 (A) (Home) Laclede #83 (A) (Home) Pleasant Hope #467 (A) (Home) Craft #287 (A) (Home) Buckner #501 (A) (Home) Grandin #579 (A) (Home) Weston #53 (A) (Home) United #5 (D) (Home) Clay #207 (A) (Home) Brookfield #86 (A) (Home) New Bloomfield #60 (A) (Home) Polar Star Rose Hill #79 (A) (Home) Webb City #512 (A) (Home) Brookfield #86 (A) (Home) Tyro #12 (A) (Home) Clay #207 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Shelbina #228 (A) (Home) Savannah #71 (A) (Home) Fenton #281 (A) (Home) Warren #74 (A) (Home) null #32 (A) Dawn #539 (A) (Home) Spirit of St. Louis #27 (A) (Home) Hope #251 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) King Hill #376 (A) (Home) Hornersville #215 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) Mt Washington #614 (A) (Home) Carthage #197 (A) (Home) Corinthian #265 (A) (Home) Jackson #82 (A) (Home) Temple Gate #299 (A) (Home) Solomon #271 (A) (Home) Wentzville #46 (A) (Home) Pride of the West #179 (A) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Algabil-Freedom #636 (A) (Home) Owensville #624 (D) (Home) Shekinah #256 (A) (Home) Raytown #391 (A) (Home) Republic #570 (A) (Home) Adair #366 (D) (Home) Grand River #276 (A) (Home) Excelsior #441 (A) (Home) Wentzville #46 (A) (Home) St. Charles #241 (A) (Home)
2011 Doane,Elmer L. Jr. Dodson,Virgil K. Dominique,Leroy Drake,James E. Duffie,Raymond L. Durkee,David H. Duvall,Bobby G. Eagleburger,Thomas J. Eaton,Harrison W. Edwards,Arthur G. Edwards,Harold F. Edwards,Max A. Edwards,Wiley C. Ellis,Grover D. Enloe,J. Dean Evans,Albert Evans,James Hays Ewalt,Albert E. Farmer,Orvil J. Ferguson,Randall L. Ficcadenti,John J. Finn,Kenneth T. Fisler,Walter E. Flaherty,James F. Fleschner,Daniel D. Fleschner,Gene W. Flowers,Elzie W. Ford,William H. Forte,Sal N. Fortner,Maurice C. Foster,John O. Fountain,George A. Jr. Francis,George R. Francis,James R. Free,Odis R. Freeman,Ulysses W. Freeman,Willie O. Fritchey,Garold D. Fritts,Albert P. Frost,Leonard Frye,Ernest L. Fulford,Richard C. Gan,Eugene E.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI East Gate #630 (A) (Home) Lamar #292 (A) (Home) Friendship #89 (A) (Home) Friendship #89 (A) (Home) Bernie #573 (A) (Home) Bolivar #195 (A) (Home) Republic #570 (A) (Home) Gate of the Temple #422 (D) (Home) Sullivan #69 (A) (Home) Morley #184 (A) (Home) Bee Hive #393 (A) (Home) Lathrop #506 (A) Hartford #171 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) Breckenridge #334 (A) (Home) Wentzville #46 (A) (Home) Stockton #283 (A) (Home) Huntsville #30 (A) (Home) Colony #168 (A) (Home) Fellowship #345 (D) (Home) Savannah #71 (A) (Home) Mt Washington #614 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (D) (Home) King Solomon #95 (A) (Home) Perseverance #92 (A) (Home) Mechanicsville #260 (A) (Home) Mechanicsville #260 (A) (Home) Barnesville #353 (A) (Home) Temple Gate #299 (D) (Home) Mansfield #543 (A) (Home) Kirkwood #484 (A) (Home) Sarcoxie #293 (A) (Home) Savannah #71 (A) (Home) Clintonville #482 (A) (Home) Clintonville #482 (A) (Home) Potosi #131 (A) (Home) null #311 (A) Poplar Bluff #209 (A) (Home) Tyro #12 (A) Hopewell #239 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) Crescent Hill #368 (A) (Home) Woodside #387 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Richland #385 (A) (Home) King Solomon #95 (A) (Home)
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80 Gant,Gary W. Gardner,Leonard A. Garrison,Harold D. Garst,Charlee M. Garten,Robert F. Gaskin,Glen W. Gatschet,Jacob C. Gembala,Edward C. Gentry,William H. Gibbs,Franklin D. Gibson,James F. Giles,Malcolm R. Jr. Gillam,Kermit L. Gillespie,John V. Glasener,Harold C. Glaze,Oda R. Glidewell,Carl M. Glore,Chester C. Goddard,Wm F. Goeckeler,Elliott C. Gooch,William R. Goodrich,Bobby L. Goodson,Billie E. Grace,Jerry L. Graef,Ervin P. Graham,Howard G. Granneman,Vernon A. Grannemann,Herman F. Green,George R. Green,Ronald D. Green,Shelton G. Gregory,Clyde W. Jr. Griffey,William J. II Griffin,Dan E. Griggs,Edson T. Guyman,V. H. ‘red’ Hall,Gilbert E. Hamley,Laurence E. Hamra,Sam F. Hannum,James D. Hanson,Earnest A. Hardin,John F. Harper,Roy A. Jr.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Hopewell #239 (A) (Home) Hermitage #288 (A) (Home) Willard #620 (A) (Home) North Star #157 (A) (Home) Linn Creek #152 (A) (Home) Pauldingville #11 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Carthage #197 (A) (Home) Kansas City #220 (A) (Home) St. Charles #241 (A) (Home) Wakanda #52 (A) (Home) Algabil-Freedom #636 (A) (Home) Elvins-Ionic #154 (A) (Home) King Hill #376 (A) (Home) Zalma #545 (A) (Home) Herculaneum #338 (A) (Home) Galena #515 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) New Hope #199 (A) (Home) Beacon #3 (A) (Home) Branson #587 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) La Belle #222 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) Clinton #548 (A) (Home) Strafford #608 (A) (Home) Benjamin Franklin #642 (A) (Home) Warrenton #609 (A) (Home) Fairfax #483 (A) (Home) Saxton #508 (A) (Home) King Solomon #95 (A) (Home) Sikeston #310 (A) (Home) Clay #207 (A) (Home) Bloomfield #153 (A) (Home) Hallsville #336 (A) (Home) St Louis Missouri #1 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Country Club #656 (A) (Home) Solomon #271 (A) (Home) Sparta #296 (A) (Home) Mount Hope #476 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Bee Hive #393 (A) (Home) Fellowship #345 (A) (Home)
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2011 Harpst,Kenneth R. Harris,Courtney R. Hartman,Charles M. Jr. Hartwig,William I. Harwood,Luther L. Hatfield,Glenn E. Haynes,Fred C. Haynes,Kenneth D. Hays,Bertram G. Hegle,Weldon W. Henderson,Raymond W. Herman,Donald G. Hicks,Norman F. Hill,Donald R. Hill,James M. Hille,Thomas G. Hinde,William J. Hinken,Morris E. Hoagland,A, Wayne Hobbs,Donald G. Hoelscher,Donald R. Hogue,Billie J Holmes,Clarence W. Honkanen,Clarence D. Hotman,Frank J. Houdeshell,Daniel R. Hoyt,Rexford P. Hubbard,George W. Huckabey,J. M. Hughes,Francis M. Hunt,Charles E. Hunt,Joe E. Hunter,Stuart M. Huntress,Charles W. Jr. Hursman,Archie R. Hyman,Morton D. Ingersoll,Glenn W. Inman,Jerry H. Innes,Ralph J. Ipock,Frank Ireland,Charles V. Irvin,James G. Ivey,Jack
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Weston #53 (A) (Home) Cuba #312 (A) (Home) Texas #177 (A) (Home) Hale City #216 (D) (Home) Algabil-Freedom #636 (D) (Home) Hebron #354 (A) (Home) Walker #605 (A) (Home) Cass #147 (A) (Home) Grandview #618 (A) (Home) Bolivar #195 (A) (Home) Milton #151 (A) (Home) Weston #53 (A) (Home) Robert Burns #496 (A) (Home) Polar Star Rose Hill #79 (A) (Home) Adair #366 (A) (Home) Kirkwood #484 (A) (Home) Oregon #139 (A) (Home) Granite #272 (A) (Home) Mount Olive #439 (A) (Home) Trenton #111 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Fraternal #363 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) Corinthian #265 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Osage #303 (A) (Home) Fellowship #345 (D) (Home) Montgomery #246 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) Table Rock #680 (D) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Washington #87 (D) (Home) New Bloomfield #60 (A) (Home) Monett #129 (A) (Home) Vandalia #491 (A) (Home) Benjamin Franklin #642 (A) (Home) Knob Noster #245 (A) (Home) Willard #620 (A) (Home) Poplar Bluff #209 (A) (Home) Hazelwood #459 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) Clinton #548 (A) (Home) Windsor #29 (A) (Home)
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82 Jackson,David D. Jackson,William E. Jaeger,Anthony A. James,G. Leon Jefferson,L. D. Sr. Jeffries,John C. Jenkins,Robert D. Jenkins,Vernal L. Jewett,John G. Johnson,Charlie R. Johnson,Donald R. Johnson,Joe A. Johnson,Johnny L. Johnson,Roy M. Johnson,Stephen G. Jones,Billy J. Jones,Charles K. Jones,Dale W. Jones,John W. Jones,Martin Jordan,Harold T. Jr. Keel,Melvin L. Keeler,Joseph M. Keller,Norman C. Kent,Kenneth W. Jr. Kice,Elmer B. Kickbusch,William L. Kinder,James E. King,Francis M. Kingry,Donald R. Kirsch,Orlie L. Klatt,Irwin N. Klick,Addison C. Kneale,Kenneth R. Knechtenhofer,William R. Knight,Terry E. Knowles,Billy L. Knudsen,Jack P. Koepke,Stanley A. Koerner,WendellE. Jr. Kornegay,Teddy S. Kramer,Roger W. Kraus,Richard H.
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Riddick #361 (A) (Home) Table Rock #680 (A) (Home) Bonhomme #45 (D) (Home) King Hill #376 (D) (Home) Gallatin #106 (A) (Home) Memphis #16 (A) (Home) Country Club #656 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Stockton #283 (A) (Home) Cooper #36 (A) (Home) East Gate #630 (A) (Home) St. Charles #241 (A) (Home) De Soto #119 (A) (Home) Granby #514 (A) (Home) Meramec #313 (A) (Home) null #499 (A) Xenia #50 (A) (Home) Kennett #68 (A) (Home) Clay #207 (A) (Home) Gate of the Temple #422 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (D) (Home) Belle #373 (A) (Home) Swope Park #617 (W) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Composite #369 (A) (Home) Meramec #313 (A) (Home) Continental #37 (A) (Home) Athens #127 (A) (Home) Memphis #16 (A) (Home) Rolla #213 (A) (Home) Oregon #139 (A) (Home) Clintonville #482 (A) (Home) Fellowship #345 (A) (Home) Belton #450 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Oregon #139 (A) King Hill #376 (D) (Home) Owensville #624 (A) (Home) Hermon #187 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Columbia #534 (A) (Home) Jefferson #43 (A) (Home) Wentzville #46 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Algabil-Freedom #636 (A) Arnold #673 (A) (Home)
2011 Krulik,Richard L. Lake,Thomas R. Lakin,Harvey L. Lancaster,Richard A. Lane,George E. Lape,R. Huey Lashley,Harold L. Lawson,Freddy G. Lawton,Forrest Earl Layton,James K. Lee,Jack C. Lee,Ray E. Lesinski,Frank P. Sr. Lewis,L. Oscar Lewis,William R. II Liley,Kenneth W. Lincoln,Floyd N. Littrell,James H. Lober,Donald L. Long,Charles E. Lorenson,Ernie R. Lovegreen,James D. Lovelace,Jerry L. Lucas,RafeJr. Ludwig,Warren H. Sr. Lumpkins,John H. Luther,Henry B. Macy,Garland E. Malan,Roy H. Mallery,Robert A. Mandell,James R. Mann,Morton S. Mantony,Jesse J. March,David F. Marsh,Joseph J. Jr. Martin,Marvin L. Martin,William L. Mason,Paul W. Masterson,Lloyd C. Mathes,Russell Mathews,Delbert D. Matthews,Robert V.
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Cuba #312 (A) (Home) Webster Groves #84 (D) (Home) Neosho #247 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (A) (Home) Ralls #33 (A) (Home) Lakeville #489 (A) (Home) Leadwood #598 (A) (Home) Trenton #111 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) Weston #53 (A) (Home) Friend #352 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) Easter #575 (A) Union #593 (A) Magnolia-Euclid #626 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Gray Summit #173 (A) Easter #575 (A) (Home) Sikeston #310 (A) (Home) West View #103 (A) (Home) West View #103 (A) (Home) Moberly #344 (A) (Home) Agency #10 (A) (Home) Hermann #123 (A) (Home) Gower #397 (A) (Home) Palmyra #18 (A) (Home) Bayou #365 (A) (Home) Trenton #111 (A) (Home) Crestwood-Anchor #443 (A) (Home) Galena #515 (A) (Home) Buckner #501 (A) (Home) Anderson #621 (A) (Home) Saxton #508 (A) (Home) Potosi #131 (A) (Home) Pythagoras #383 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Blue Springs #337 (D) (Home) Hale City #216 (A) (Home) Troy #34 (A) (Home) null #1 (A) St. Charles #241 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Excelsior #441 (A) (Home) St Francisville #588 (A) (Home) Hebron #354 (A) (Home) Agency #10 (A) (Home)
84 Mc Bride,Robert L. Mc Cabe,Donald E. Mc Cain,Buddy G. Mc Cloud,John H. Mc Donald,Kenneth G. Mc Donald,Oliver R. Mc Dowell,Albert D. Mc Garrity,Charles L. Mc Ghee,Gene M. Mc Guire,Robert E. Mc Irvin,Leroy J. Mc Kenzie,H. Ray Mc Lard,Jack D. Mc Leroy,Ronald L. Mead,William L. Meeker,Behan W. Melton,Joe D. Miller,Jesse L. Miller,Richard T. Miller,William E. Millner,Martin H. Mills,Jack W. Minor,Floyd J. Missey,Lawrence J. Mitchell,Charles W. Moody,Carlos F. Moore,Billy Gene Moore,R. Kenneth Moorman,Carroll R. Morris,Kenneth K. Murphy,Max Murray,Glenn Muscari,Samuel A. Myers,Francis L. Myers,Terry N. Neal,Fredrick H. Neighbors,Frank Nelson,James E. Nelson,Max L. Neumeyer,Howard L. Newton,Wilbur Lee Niewoehner,Carl H. Novak,Kurt
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Beacon #3 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Sikeston #310 (A) (Home) St Johns #28 (D) (Home) Vandalia #491 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Grandview #618 (A) (Home) Dexter #532 (D) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) King Hill #376 (A) (Home) Nodaway #470 (A) (Home) Hallsville #336 (A) (Home) Excelsior #441 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) Temple Gate #299 (A) (Home) Gate of the Temple #422 (A) (Home) Sheffield #625 (A) (Home) Rolla #213 (A) (Home) Branson #587 (A) (Home) Benjamin Franklin #642 (D) (Home) Rolla #213 (D) (Home) Butler #254 (A) (Home) Potosi #131 (A) (Home) Gate of the Temple #422 (A) (Home) Ancient Craft #377 (D) (Home) Shelbina #228 (A) (Home) Laclede #83 (D) (Home) Easter #575 (A) (Home) Craft #287 (A) (Home) Robert Burns #496 (A) (Home) Marcus #110 (A) (Home) Kirksville #105 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Adelphi #355 (A) (Home) Morley #184 (A) (Home) Sikeston #310 (A) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Marceline #481 (D) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Bethany #97 (A) (Home) Xenia #50 (A) (Home) Webster #98 (A) (Home) Acacia #602 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (A) (Home)
2011 Nowack,Everett F. O’Farrell,Clifford M. Jr. Oliver,Homer D. Orr,Peter R. Osborn,Harold L. Osborn,Kenneth R. Osburn,Robert A. Paden,Jimmy L. Pahl,Harold L. Palmer,Wayne Parker,Charles W. Parrett,Delmar T. Peck,Lawrence K. Pennington,Herbert R. Jr. Peoples,Eddie R. Peve,Maurice M. Pfeiffer,Robert E. Phillips,Charles J. Pierce,Calvin W. Pierce,Parley P. Pitluck,Steven L. Plummer,William R. Pointer,Kenneth O. Poston,Howard G. Potter,Kenneth L. Potter,Norval L. Pratt,Orville W. Prins,Richard L. Purdy,Duane C. Rainey,Irvin J. Rampley,H. Joe Rash,John L. Rector,Guy R. Reed,Robert C. Reed,Virgil E. Reese,C. Melvin Rhodes,Richard D. Richards,Howard W. Jr. Richerson,David Riddell,Kenneth E. Rieder,Charles R. Ringer,James A.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Owensville #624 (A) (Home) Appleton City #412 (A) (Home) Charleston #407 (A) (Home) Wentzville #46 (A) (Home) Adair #366 (A) (Home) Arrow Rock #55 (A) (Home) Cambridge #63 (A) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Branson #587 (A) (Home) Camden Point #169 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (A) (Home) Summit #263 (A) New Bloomfield #60 (A) (Home) Gate of the Temple #422 (A) (Home) Cuba #312 (A) (Home) Adair #366 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Xenia #50 (A) (Home) Meridian #2 (A) (Home) Joplin #335 (A) (Home) Hazelwood #459 (A) (Home) Washington #87 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Montgomery #246 (A) (Home) Hope #251 (A) (Home) Whitewater #417 (A) (Home) Jasper #398 (A) (Home) Willard #620 (A) (Home) Compass #120 (A) (Home) Criterion #586 (A) (Home) East Gate #630 (A) (Home) Benjamin Franklin #642 (A) (Home) Lakeville #489 (A) (Home) North Star #157 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) null #70 (A) Perseverance #92 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) King Solomon #95 (A) (Home) Ancient Landmark #356 (A) (Home) Webster #98 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Noble #684 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home)
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86 Riseman,Saul R. Ritter,Roy N. Roach,William L. Roberts,Roy U. Roberts,William R. Robinson,John M. III Robinson,John M. Jr. Roseboom,Archie A. Jr. Rosenthal,Robert R. Rouse,Carl Rowe,Marion S. Rowley,Jimmie E. Ruble,James A. Ruhe,William I. Runyan,Vernon H. Sr. Rutlader,James Ryan,George W. Jr. Rymer,Thomas L. Sanders,Frank M. Sanders,Kenneth E. Scarborough,Raymond H. Scheib,Donald Keith Schlereth,Walter E. Jr. Schmitt,Clifton C. Schutte,Neal Schwerdt,Raymond O. Scott,Donald E. Seabaugh,Gerald L. Sellers,Albert W. Seward,Ralph V. II Shaw,Burl C. Shaw,Fredrick Shaw,Russell M. Sheets,Herbert L. Sheldon,Emil C. Shelton,Bill R. Shelton,Truman E. Shock,John L. Jr. Singleton,James M. Skinkle,James Robert Slatier,Pierre R. Jr. Slaughter,Robert Smart,Donald E.
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Ivanhoe #446 (D) (Home) Cosby #600 (A) (Home) Belton #450 (A) (Home) Sheffield #625 (A) (Home) East Gate #630 (A) (Home) Sedalia #236 (A) (Home) Tyro #12 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (A) (Home) null #432 (A) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (D) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Belton #450 (A) (Home) Sullivan #69 (A) (Home) Tuscan #360 (A) (Home) Raytown #391 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Holden #262 (A) (Home) Saline #226 (A) (Home) Ralls #33 (A) (Home) Blue Springs #337 (A) (Home) Oregon #139 (A) (Home) Crestwood-Anchor #443 (A) (Home) Savannah #71 (A) (Home) Lick Creek #302 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Saline #226 (A) (Home) Sullivan #69 (A) (Home) Raytown #391 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Mechanicsville #260 (A) (Home) Kirkwood #484 (A) (Home) Grant City #66 (A) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (A) (Home) Cass #147 (A) (Home) Skidmore #511 (A) (Home) Acacia #602 (A) (Home) Acacia #602 (A) (Home) Parrott #308 (A) (Home) Sheffield #625 (A) (Home) Queen City #380 (A) (Home) Warren #74 (A) (Home)
2011 Smiser,Edwin T. Smith,Alvin E. Smith,Avery L. Smith,Bernard G. Smith,Donald E. Smith,I. Frank Smith,Merrill R. Smith,Rodney D. Sneed,Edward M. Snider,Clifford Sparkman,Herbert L. Spiking,Jackson C. Spotts,James W. Stacy,Robert J. Stahlman,James M. Stanton,Roland C. Steenbergen,Isaac E. Stewart,Robert H. Stice,Roy D. Stowe,Charles B. Jr. Strawhun,William L. Stroh,John H. Stubblefield,William F. Jr. Summers,Frank A. Sutton,James D. Swick,James L. Tait,James L. Jr. Tarr,Clarence M. Jr. Tass,Eugene Tate,Jimmie L. Taylor,Richard L. Tegethoff,Richard W. Thabar,Aloysius L. Jr. Thompson,William E. Thudium,Franklyn K. Tingle,Richard F. Jr. Todd,Earl D. Travis,Raymond J. Treaster,Ezra L. Trimble,Lindell E. Tropf,Leamond E. Truby,Jerome L. Truelove,Dale E.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Kirksville #105 (A) (Home) Clinton #548 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Grandview #618 (A) (Home) Charity Zeredatha #189 (A) (Home) Ivanhoe #446 (A) (Home) Sheffield #625 (D) (Home) Twilight #114 (A) (Home) Jasper #398 (A) (Home) Queen City #380 (A) (Home) Polar Star Rose Hill #79 (D) (Home) Ancient Craft #377 (A) (Home) Cooper #36 (A) (Home) Elvins-Ionic #154 (A) (Home) Warrenton #609 (A) (Home) Savannah #71 (A) (Home) Beacon #3 (A) (Home) Cuba #312 (A) (Home) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) St Francisville #588 (A) (Home) Shawnee #653 (A) (Home) Troy #34 (A) Equality #497 (A) (Home) George Washington #9 (D) (Home) Hope #251 (A) (Home) Huntsville #30 (A) (Home) Wayne #526 (A) (Home) Alpha #659 (D) (Home) Sedalia #236 (A) (Home) Raytown #391 (A) (Home) Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 (A) (Home) Valley Park #629 (A) (Home) Cairo #486 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (D) (Home) King Solomon #95 (A) (Home) Albert Pike #219 (A) (Home) Waynesville #375 (A) (Home) Easter #575 (A) (Home) Grandin #579 (A) (Home) St Johns #28 (A) (Home) Clifton #463 (A) (Home) Lakeville #489 (A) (Home) New Bloomfield #60 (A) (Home) Hornersville #215 (A) (Home)
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88 Tucci,Thomas J. Turner,Darrell G. Tutor,James W. Jr. Vaughn,Stephen R. Vaughn,William C. Violett,William K. Wain,Richard A. Walby,Ronald E. Wallace,Jesse B. Wamsley,Willard T. Warren,Thomas U. Warrington,James A. Washburn,John R. Watson,David A. Watson,Jack R. Webb,Bobby G. Webb,Guy A Weber,Delmar E. Weeks,H. Ronnie Weirick,Eugene H. Wetherington,Jonathan D. White,Richard A. Whited,Ben E. Whitesell,Darrell L. Wieters,Robert C. Wilford,Lowell D. Williams,Donald D. Williams,Robert Wills,Charles I. Wilson,Raymond B. Winningham,James D. Wintermantel,Kenneth E. Wintermantel,WalterJr. Winters,Kenneth Woolbright,Robert L. Worthington,Donal J. Wright,Owen T. Wulfmeier,Louis H. III Yates,Robert D. Zumsteg,James F.
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Hogles Creek #279 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Ralls #33 (A) (Home) Twilight #114 (A) (Home) Twilight #114 (A) (Home) Brotherhood #269 (A) (Home) King Hill #376 (A) (Home) Hale City #216 (A) (Home) Sedalia #236 (A) (Home) Perseverance #92 (A) (Home) Union #593 (D) (Home) Kennett #68 (D) (Home) Swope Park #617 (A) (Home) Neosho #247 (A) (Home) Stella #538 (A) Lodge of Research #9998 (A) Pauldingville #11 (A) (Home) Pride of the West #179 (A) Saline #226 (A) (Home) Wakanda #52 (D) (Home) Samaritan #424 (A) (Home) Lakeville #489 (A) (Home) Overland-Occidental #623 (A) (Home) Webster #98 (A) (Home) Bonhomme #45 (A) (Home) Higginsville #364 (A) (Home) Clintonville #482 (A) (Home) St. Charles #241 (A) (Home) Trenton #111 (A) (Home) Independence #76 (A) (Home) Corinthian #265 (A) (Home) Washington #87 (A) (Home) Marcus #110 (A) (Home) Lexington #149 (A) (Home) Webster Groves #84 (A) (Home) Webster Groves #84 (D) (Home) Bridgeton #80 (D) (Home) Ferguson-Berkeley #542 (D) Plato #469 (A) (Home) Friendship #89 (A) (Home) Trenton #111 (D) (Home) Webster Groves #84 (A) (Home) Plato #469 (A) (Home) Sedalia #236 (A) (Home)
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows: LEGISLATION FOR ACTION IN 2011 RESOLUTION
FAILED To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Subject: Dues to Support Masonic Youth Organizations BE IT RESOLVED by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri for the payment of One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per Master Mason paying dues by each Lodge, to maintain and enhance, improve and support the Three (3) Officially Recognized Masonic Youth Organizations in the State of Missouri, to-wit: Missouri DeMolay, Missouri Job’s Daughters and Missouri Rainbow for Girls, for each of the ensuing Four (4) consecutive fiscal years of the Grand Lodge, commencing November 1, 2011. Each said payment will be due on or before the date each annual return r e q u i r e d by Section 10.050 of the By-Laws is due in respect to each such fiscal year of the Grand Lodge, commencing with the annual return due no later than August 1, 2012. Consistent with the provisions of Section 35.024, this assessment shall not be applicable to those Masons delineated in said Section of the By-Laws. · Restrictions applicable to authorized expenditures of such funds by the Masonic Youth Groups: All funds collected and disbursed to the Three (3) Masonic Youth Groups must be exclusively expended within the State of Missouri and NONE of such funds may be used to pay for any expenses, reimburse for expenses, or otherwise be used for the benefit of any Adult or Adult Volunteer connected with such Masonic Youth Organization or otherwise. All such funds must be expended solely and exclusively upon the Masonic Youth Members. Each Masonic Youth Organization SHALL, on or before August 1 of each year, provide an annual, itemized accounting of all funds distributed and provide a line item accounting of expenditures to the Grand Secretary for inclusion in the Grand Secretary’s Report at the Annual Communication. This Resolution will expire, unless renewed, at the conclusion of the Four (4) year period stated herein, without further action of the Grand Lodge. Annual accounting requirements shall continue until all funds collected and distributed under this Resolution shall have been exhausted. Failure of a Masonic Youth Organization to provide the annual, itemized accounting on or before August 1st of each year shall cause any then collected funds to be withheld until both the accounting has been provided, and after approval of that accounting at a Subsequent Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. If the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master are satisfied with the accounting when provided, then, after consultation with the Jurisprudence Committee and the Committee on Ways and Means, the Grand Master may, but need not, cause the withheld funds to be disbursed prior to the approval of the delinquent accounting by the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication next after receipt of the same.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Missouri Masonic Youth Organizations have been recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri as an essential part of our Masonic Family. Support from the Brethren is needed for the purposes of building membership, leadership and other important interests promoting Missouri Freemasonry and the Missouri Masonic Family. Robert W. Cockerham, Past Master Clayton Lodge No. 601 Sheldon H. Snitz, Past Master Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: REPORT OF THE ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS For the Office of Grand Master
John W. Hess
634 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother John W. Hess to the Office of Grand Master. R.W. Brother Hess accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master
David L. Ramsey
634 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother Ramsey to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Brother Ramsey accepted the election and thanked the Brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden
Jon B. Broyles
634 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother Broyles to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Broyles accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Junior Grand Warden
David W. Haywood
634 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother Haywood to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Haywood accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasurer
Nicholas R. Cichielo
634 Votes
M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother Cichielo to the Office of Grand Treasurer. R.W. Brother Cichielo accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Secretary
Ronald D. Miller
634 Votes
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  M.W. Grand Master Turner announced the election of R.W. Brother Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R.W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office. There were 69 scattered votes recorded, and 14 spoiled ballots. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION IN 2011
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS PASSED It is proposed that Article 2, Section 2.010(d) of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be amended by adding three new sentences so that Section 2.010(d) will read as follows (additions in bold): Section 2.010. GRAND MASTER. The Grand Master has authority as follows: (d) He may lay cornerstones of a Masonic Hall, church or public edifice, dedicate and consecrate a Masonic hall, or constitute a new lodge. If he is unable to attend in person, he may authorize any Past Master or present Master of a lodge to convene a Grand Lodge for the same purpose. Notice to lodges of meetings of that character is not required,· He may, in his discretion, grant special dispensations for occasions of Masonic ceremony on Sundays. He also may grant a special dispensation for a subordinate lodge to hold its stated or special communications after 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. He only shall grant such a dispensation after careful consideration of whether holding such communications on Sunday will interfere with the religious practices of the brethren, and visiting brethren, respecting the divisions of the day which Masons have obligated themselves to observe, and only when convinced that the brethren of that lodge, as a practical matter, may conveniently meet and work. If such dispensation of the Grand Master is granted and the subordinate lodge’s by-laws so permit, no further action by the subordinate lodge is required. Statement of Purpose: It is not the intent of Masonry to interfere with a brother’s religious obligations or time with his family. Grand Masters over the years have issued dispensations for the conduct of public ceremonies on Sunday afternoons, not only for the convenience of the brethren but also to allow their families and the public to participate. Due to the obligations of their usual vocations and economic necessity, some brethren find that the only day during the week that they can meet and work as Masons in lodge falls upon a Sunday. In such cases, without the ability to meet on a Sunday some lodges may well cease to exist The Grand Master should have the discretion in such circumstances, upon good cause and consideration of all relevant factors, to upon request permit a lodge to hold its regular and special communications on a Sunday afternoon and allow the lodge to amend its by-laws accordingly. J Morgan Donelson, PM Mercer Lodge No. 35 Ronald D. Miller, PM Adair Lodge No. 366
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Brethren: It is proposed by the Committee on Jurisprudence that a “friendly amendment” be made to the following proposed legislation, deletions struck through, additions in bold, in order to avoid ambiguity: PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 9.140 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI CHANGE: Article 9, Section 9.140 by striking in the third sentence the phrase “or in any part of a building in which a lodge hall is located,”. TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 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, tiler’s room, or preparation room. The “lodge hall” is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge. The holding of card parties or other social events in other areas of the building is not prohibited. Alcohol may be used, but not sold by a Lodge, in areas of the building except within the Lodge hall. The
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use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a tiled area of a dedicated lodge hall is a desecration thereof and forbidden, except for the limited and exclusive purposes of Masonic Ceremonies, or in the conferral or exemplification of a Degree of either a Masonic Lodge, or an appendant or adoptive body when the same is part of the work or conferral of that degree. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To remove the restriction on the use or sale of intoxicating liquors in areas outside the confines of a dedicated lodge hall. Also, the Section makes clear that when the tiled area of the Lodge Hall is used for purposes of Masonic Ceremonies or the conferral of Degrees by Adoptive and Appendant Bodies are part of their Degree work or exemplification of Degree work, when those Degrees involve the use of alcohol, the same is permitted. Certain degrees in the York and Scottish Rites for example, do contain portions where use of alcohol is part of the work involved in the degree. Likewise, wine is used in the dedication of a Lodge Hall and other Masonic dedications. Submitted by:
Jack Kairy, PM St. John’s Lodge No. 28
David N. Ward, PM Hannibal Lodge No. 188
FAILED PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 9.140 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI CHANGE: Article 9, Section 9.140 by striking in the third sentence the phrase “or in any part of a building in which a lodge hall is located,”. TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 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, tiler’s room, or preparation room. The “lodge hall” is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge. Alcohol may be used, but not sold by a Lodge, in areas of the building except within the Lodge hall. The use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a tiled area of a dedicated lodge hall is a desecration thereof and forbidden, except for the limited and exclusive purposes of Masonic Ceremonies, or in the conferral or exemplification of a Degree of either a Masonic Lodge,
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or an appendant or adoptive body when the same is part of the work or conferral of that degree. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To remove the restriction on the use or sale of intoxicating liquors in areas outside the confines of a dedicated lodge hall. Also, the Section makes clear that when the tiled area of the Lodge Hall is used for purposes of Masonic Ceremonies or the conferral of Degrees by Adoptive and Appendant Bodies are part of their Degree work or exemplification of Degree work, when those Degrees involve the use of alcohol, the same is permitted. Certain degrees in the York and Scottish Rites for example, do contain portions where use of alcohol is part of the work involved in the degree. Likewise, wine is used in the dedication of a Lodge Hall and other Masonic dedications. Submitted by:
Jack Kairy, PM St. John’s Lodge No. 28
David N. Ward, PM Hannibal Lodge No. 188 ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE R.W. Brother John W. Hess announced that the 191st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 24th and 25th, 2012, at the Holiday Inn Select Executive Center. REPORT OF THE MISSOURI MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC. d/b/a MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 190TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The Masonic Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit corporation governed by its four member board of directors, is responsible for your Missouri Child Identification Program (“MoCHIP”). The board is extremely pleased to report that MoCHIP continues to grow, continues to set records, and continues to draw positive publicity with the broad general public—not only for MoCHIP, but for Masonry in general—all across the state and even internationally. MoCHIP has become the prototype for all Masonic Child Identification Programs internationally and is recognized as a partner of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Our most recent entry into Facebook and Twitter has opened up an entirely new opportunity to spread our message.
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Several milestones were set this year. Last year Governor Nixon issued a Proclamation congratulating Missouri Masons and MoCHIP for identifying its 100,000th child and proclaiming June 23, 2010 as “MoCHIP Child ID Awareness and Protection Day”. This year, the Missouri State Senate just prior to adjournment unanimously passed a Resolution sponsored by Senator Mike Kehoe of Jefferson City commending Missouri Masons for their sponsorship of MoCHIP and recognizing the milestone of MoCHIP’s identification of its 125,000th child. On May 14, 2011 Regional Coordinator Brent Hunt and his team identified our 125,000th child, a six year old boy with special needs. We reached this milestone in only five years. Many other jurisdictions have taken twelve years to reach that number. Both the Governor’s Proclamation and the Missouri Senate’s Resolution are now proudly displayed at the Masonic Complex and travelers on Missouri’s highways will be forever reminded by Missouri Department of Transportation signage that June 23 has been dedicated to MoCHIP. Such recognition is something of which all of our many MoCHIP volunteers can be and should be very proud. But recognition is not the point; our hard working volunteers do not cease their labor and look back. They continue to willingly toil and instead look ahead. During the first week of August, MoCHIP hit yet another milestone by identifying its 130,000th child. To date we have held 812 events, making our average number of children identified at an event 160. We already have over 50 events booked for 2012. Now for the news that makes all this worth the effort. We began with the idea that if we only were able to help find one child it justified the program. On June 11 a young girl in Kansas City was identified by our MoCHIP volunteers at an event held at Raytown Lodge. On the evening of July 26, she disappeared. Thanks to the MoCHIP information given to the police, she was found safe the following morning and returned home. Brethren, that makes eight missing children that have been found and returned safely thanks to MoCHIP since our program began. If you crunch out all the numbers, you’ll find that it costs us about $3.30 cents to identify one child. That is a pretty good bang for the buck no matter how you slice it. A significant part of the money MoCHIP receives comes from each of you through your dues and we sincerely thank you for being an integral part of this effort. We also thank those of you who provide additional financial assistance through donations and especially need to recognize and give a special thanks to the Order of the Eastern Star, the Odd Fellows, and Weherenberg Theatres for their generous and ongoing support. The board has a fiduciary responsibility to you to manage and use the funds received in a responsible manner. This includes not only carefully managing our costs for necessary supplies, but also replacing our computers and identification equipment when appropriate, as well as finding ways to help make the program self-sustaining into the future through responsible asset management and investment practices. We believe we have done and are continuing to do that, and again, sincerely appreciate your support. But our greatest asset by far is our volunteers. There currently are seven MoCHIP regions, several coordinators for each region, and countless volunteers from local lodges and elsewhere who donate the most precious thing they have, their time. With few exceptions, there is at least one MoCHIP event going on
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every Saturday, and most often, several going on at the same time in various parts of the state. While we will be recognizing later those lodges that have been part of our effort this year, there is simply no way to recognize all those individuals who deserve recognition. While not enough, please accept our sincere thanks for all you have done and all you continue to so selflessly do. We must, however, single out just a few. First, a very special thanks to Right Worshipful Brother Nick Cichielo and his wife Lori who oversee and manage all the day-to-day operations, interact with the media and the public, keep the train running, herd all the cats, and basically put out the brushfires. We know this is a labor of love for them despite the heavy burden, and while it too is not enough, we commend them for a job most well done. Last year we named Worshipful Brother Phil Carey as Regional Coordinator of the Year and for good reason. Even though MoCHIP continues to expand, there were several areas in the southeast that were not being served despite growing demand from lodges in the area. Phil was asked to help out in this region and graciously accepted the task, sometimes traveling three to four hours each way to get to an event. His region now includes some of those southeastern counties and then some. He and his wife Chris have been devoting twenty-six weekends a year to MoCHIP anywhere it was needed. Your board President recently had the pleasure of working with Phil and Chris in Fayette, Missouri at an event sponsored by Fayette-Howard Lodge No. 4 and assisted by brothers from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Our special thanks to Phil and Chris for going above and beyond the call of duty. Finally, a dedicated mason and a loyal, loving friend to all, Brother Paul Hunt of Agency, Missouri was a founding member of the MoCHIP program and spent most Saturdays executing events to protect Missouri’s children. Paul was always quick with a smile and a kind word, and just as quick to stand up for what he believed. He believed in MoCHIP. Paul passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2011 at his home. His Masonic history, just as the man himself, was impressive, though he was most notably proud to be the Regional Coordinator of MOCHIP’s Team #3. The Saturday before Paul’s wake, a MoCHIP event was scheduled for his beloved team #3. Other teams offered to take over the event for the family, however his son, Brent Hunt, and wife Joyce, both equally involved with the MoCHIP program, insisted that the event take place just as Paul would have wanted it to. Although Paul was sorely missed that day, the mood was not as somber as one might have thought, as every team member was certain that Paul was right there with them, proud as always and content in the knowledge that his passion to keep children safe would live on.
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As part of our continuing duty to put Freemasonry into action outside the confines of the lodge, may we all share in Brother Paul’s most wonderful and most worshipful passion and vision. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Masonic Children’s Foundation Board of Directors C. Brent Stewart, President Richard Smith, Vice President Ron Jones Tim Thomas CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor on Monday afternoon at 3:30 PM, September 27th, 2011, following closing prayer by R.W. Brother Grand Chaplain Rev. Dale R. Roller. ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual for the Order of the Past Master was performed under the direction of R.W.B. Webb Edwards, and the order was conferred upon 21. Following the ritual work, new members of the order received a lapel pin, membership card and a certificate to acknowledge their attendance and acceptance into the “Order of the Past Master” in Missouri. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Windsor IV 4:15 P.M. The Missouri Lodge of Research met with M.W.B. Stanley M. Thompson presiding as Master. Following a meeting that addressed several topics, M.W.B. Thompson announced the appointment of R.W.B. Scott Houge to the Line of the Lodge of Research. New Officers were then installed, with incoming Master, R.W.B. Larry R. Houge announcing his new appointment as R.W.B. John W. Hess. GRAND LODGE BANQUET Expo Center-7:00 PM Most Worshipful Grand Master Gail S. Turner welcomed all those in attendance and introduced his Grand Officers and their Ladies as they processed to the front of the banquet hall. Blessing was offered by Right Worshipful Ralph Nolan, Grand Chaplain. Following the meal, awards were given for Lodge Secretary of the year, Achievement Awards, Masonic Service Month and Truman Medal Recipient.
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LODGE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS The staff of the Grand Lodge Office selects one subordinate lodge Secretary of the Year who exemplifies the qualities and work ethic which make the task of record keeping for a subordinate Lodge more pleasure than work. Richard A. Lowrey, Secretary of Fellowship Lodge No. 345 was chosen for the year 2011 for his tireless efforts in helping the community of Joplin following the tornado which devastated the city. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Thomas G. Hennenhoefer, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 John L. Erfurdt, Hope Lodge No. 251 Robert L. Hudson, Jefferson Lodge No. 43 * Norman E. Ragan, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Barry Cundiff, Adair Lodge No. 366 Fred S. Livingston, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Frank H. Davis, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 John T. Litzau, Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 James W. Williams, Jewel Lodge No. 480 Carnell E. Cutbirth, Galena Lodge No. 515 Kenneth E. Redding, Clark Lodge No. 610 Richard A. Lowrey, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 MASONIC SERVICE AWARD
M.W.B. Gail S. Turner presented the Lodge award for outstanding Masonic service for the 2010-2011 year to Wentzville Lodge No. 46. TRUMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FRATERNITY The Truman Award for Meritorious Service to the Fraternity was given to Right Worshipful Brother E. Otha Wingo, Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Lodge of Research Fellow, and member of Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, and the Missouri Lodge of Research. R.W.B. Dr. Wingo spoke graciously of his surprise at being chosen for such a prestigious award.
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John Black Vrooman, Equality (497) * Alfred Whitfield “White” Griffith, Fulton (48) * Charles Goodman, Polar Star (79) * Albett J. Elfrank, Advance (590) Walter H. Baird, Acacia (602) * Eugene E. “Pat” McFarland, Hermon (187) * John E. Wetzel, Perseverance (92) * Martin B. Toybes, Benjamin Franklin (642) * Ronald M. Compton, Leadwood (598) Gerald W. Burnworth, Algabil-Freedom (636) * A. Duane Eiserman, Branson (587) *
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1994 Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple (422) * 1995 Jack R. Clark, Sr., York (563) 1996 Earl S. Eoff, Solomon (271) * 1997 Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton (48) * 1998 Nathan W. Glazer, Benjamin Franklin (642)* 1999 Donald E. Scott, Independence (76) 2000 H.V. (Jake) Jacobs, Mechanicsville (260) * 2001 Ralph W. Malan, Trilumina (205) * 2002 Vern H. Schneider, Tuscan (360) 2003 William A. Moore, Gate of the Temple (422) 2004 Billy J. Beatty, Joplin (355) 2005 Richard L. Smith, Polar Star Rose Hill (79) 2006 Floyd G. Ward, Spirit of St. Louis (27) 2007 Ronald D. Miller, Adair (366) 2008 Nicholas R. Cichielo, Polar Star-Rose Hill (79) 2009 F. Wayne Dugan, Angerona (193) 2010 Barney Douglas, Robert Burns (496) 2011 E. Otha Wingo, Harold O. Grauel (672) *Deceased ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTEE Deputy Grand Master John W. Hess announced the appointment of Stanton T. Brown II to the advancing line of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
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Evening benediction was offered by R.W. Murray Hochberg, Grand Chaplain. TUESDAY MORNING (September 27th, 2011) The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday Morning, September 27, 2011. Prayer was offered by Right Worshipful Brother Murray Hochberg, Grand Chaplain. M.W.B. Turner called upon M.W.B. Denny Robinson, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota and President of MasoniChip International, for remarks. M.W. Robinson presented a plaque of appreciation to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for its outstanding contributions to child identification through the MOChIP program. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE Jurisprudence Chair Stanley M. Thompson, PGM, addressed the Brethren assembled regarding adoption of an automatic amendment recommended by the Committee on Jurisprudence, which, if attached to By-Laws proposals, would allow the committee on jurisprudence to make necessary adjustments to the By-Laws in order to provide continuity and clarity of definition. The automatic attachment would read as follows:
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Adoption of any legislation will automatically amend or repeal as much, or all portions of any other existing By-Law provision or provisions inconsistent with the terms of the adopted legislation, and also authorizes the By-Laws Committee of the Grand Lodge to make such changes in the wording of the By-Laws, including deletions, annotations, cross-references or elimination of all kinds, types, natures and descriptions as that Committee may deem necessary or expedient to cause the adopted legislation to be given full force and effect. Motion, second, and favorable vote that the automatic amendment be accepted.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS 190th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on By-Laws is very pleased to report that an updated version of the Constitution and By-Laws is now ready for distribution. This has been a long and laborious process, and on behalf of the current and previous members of the Committee on By-Laws we sincerely thank you for your patience. The Committee can assure you that this updated version is simply that: an update. It is not a complete revision, as was done in the past, and it contains no substantive changes to the law requiring a vote of the subordinate lodges or of the Grand Lodge. Since the general revision of the Constitution and By-Laws was approved in 1999 only one minor change was made to the Constitution. Article II, concerning the titles of Grand Lodge offices, was amended in 2001. However, several changes to the By-Laws were approved, some of which were significant. All these changes were regularly published and distributed as substitute loose-leaf pages up to May 2007. In 2007 MWB Bruce R. Austin asked the By-Laws Committee to again review the By-Laws as a whole and to recommend any needed changes, both technical and substantive. As was the case in the past, this review necessarily was very time consuming and ultimately resulted in numerous recommendations. In 2009 MWB Larry C. Reynolds appointed a Special Committee chaired by Barry V. Cundiff and consisting of R. Scott Gardner, C. Brent Stewart, and MWB Vern H. Schneider, Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee, to review those recommendations. The Special Committee concluded that while many of the recommendations could and should be implemented by the By-Laws Committee in its discretion under Section 5.190, many of the proposed changes were substantive and therefore required formal legislation if they were to be properly implemented. It also recommended that the Jurisprudence and Appeals and Grievances Committees fully review the recommended substantive changes to the Trial Code. Legislation implementing these and perhaps other changes may be proposed as legislation in the near future. This edition incorporates most of the past Committees’ recommended technical changes, legislation passed since 2007, and other minor changes and updates deemed appropriate by the current By-Laws Committee. We sincerely thank all those who have toiled so diligently on this project, namely Most Worshipful Brothers Elmer E. Revelle, Myron R. (Bob) Berger, Steven I. Toybes, Gordon E. Hopkins, Glenn E. Means, and Vern H. Schneider, and Right Worshipful Brothers Alan E. DeWoskin, Barry V. Cundiff, and R. Scott Gardner. We also thank Brother Mathew James, Senior Warden of Twilight Lodge No. 114, and Right Worshipful Brother Jon Broyles for their technical assistance. As it always will be and has been since the beginning, the task of updating the
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Constitution and By-Laws necessarily must be a work in progress. Despite the delay in publication, and while no doubt far from perfect, it is our sincere hope that this updated edition accurately reflects the present law, and that with its proper use, the craft will profit thereby. Respectfully submitted, William M. Shansey Jonce B. Chidister Robert N. Young C. Brent Stewart, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE (CONT’D.) To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of the State of Missouri Brethren: The Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed the consents, dispensations, permissions, decisions, and the Grand Master’s Address and finds that all actions taken were within the authority and discretion of the Grand Master and recommends approval of the same. Respectfully Submitted, M.W. Brother Dan Cole, Member R.W. Brother Barry Cundiff, Member R.W. Brother Scott Gardner, Member R.W. Brother Doug Ritterskamp, Member M.W. Brother Stanley M. Thompson, Chairman CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS M.W. Grand Master Gail S. Turner granted Consent and expressed Permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activities and operations of Constituent Lodges of Missouri in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge Law (Section 16.070, Section 21.100, etc.) as follows: October 5, 2010, to R.W. Brother Robert B. Pfuetze, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, granting Consent and Permission for Lenexa Lodge No. 135 at Lenexa, Kansas to visit Mount Moriah Mason Mausoleum in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, October 16, 2010 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on a Kansas Candidate using KANSAS RITUAL. November 23, 2010, to Matthew L. Stoller, Worshipful Master of Webb City Lodge No. 512, granting Consent and Permission for Webb City Lodge No. 512 to host a Fraternal Visit from Grove Lodge No. 187 at Grove, Oklahoma; Bentonville Lodge No. 56 at Bentonville, Arkansas; and Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 at Pittsburg, Kansas on February 19, 2011 for the Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration. March 7, 2011, to Martin M. Cupp, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No. 481, granting Consent and Permission for Marceline Lodge No. 481 to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM. April 19, 2011, to Clifford R. Dobbins, 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 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM. May 10, 2011, to R.W. Brother Robert B. Pfuetze, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, granting Consent and Permission for Olathe Lodge No. 29
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at Olathe, Kansas to visit Mount Moriah Masonic Mausoleum in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, May 26, 2011 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on a Kansas Candidate using KANSAS RITUAL. July 29, 2011, to Royce P. Wahl, Jr., Worshipful Master of Fellowship Lodge No. 345, granting Consent and Permission for Fellowship Lodge No. 345 to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM. DISPENSATIONS August 25, 2010, to Dick A. Laubinger, Worshipful Master of Union Lodge No 593, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of holding heir regular meeting at an Outdoor Site. The Outdoor Lodge will be held at 39 Segethorst Rd., Leslie, Missouri, in an open field surrounded by woods and bushes. The outdoor Lodge will be at 7:00AM on October 9, 2010, with luncheon at the conclusion of Lodge. October 4, 2010, to Curtis E. Perkins, Worshipful Master of Beacon Lodge No. 3, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Third Degree on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Fenton Lodge No. 281 at Fenton, Missouri. October 4, 2010, to Bruce A. Olds, Worshipful Master of Sheffield Lodge No. 625, for holding a Special Communication at Alpha Lodge No. 659 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of performing Degree Work on October 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM. October 13, 2010, to Eric M. Tackett, Worshipful Master of University No. 683 to change their regular scheduled meeting date from October 15, 2010 to October 22, 2010. October 20, 2010, to Thomas R. Butts, Worshipful Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, that authorizes Albert Pike Lodge No, 219 to keep their present officers in their respective offices until January 21, 2011 because they did not have a quorum on the night of their election. November 8, 2010, to Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr., Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of meeting at 7:30 PM for an Empty hair Ceremony. November 12, 2010, to Erick M. Tackett, Worshipful Master of University Lodge No. 683, for changing their regular scheduled meeting date from November 26, 2010 to November 19, 2010 in order to avoid the Holiday weekend. November 15, 2010, to Phillip L. Wood, Worshipful Master of Friend Lodge No 352, for holding a Special Communication (in accordance with Section 13.050 of he By-Laws) for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Charles Burgess. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the [physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional
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Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. November 18, 2010, to Richard W. Anderson, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for changing their regular Stated Communication for November 25, 2010 to November 23, 2010. December 6, 2010, to Jack McCrady, Worshipful Master of Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication on December 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Master Mason Degree on Brother Neil French, a Fellow Craft of Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 in St. Louis, Missouri. December 8, 2010, to James C. Clark, Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge No. 263, for holding their Stated Communication of January 18, 2011 at the Masonic Home West, Kansas City, Missouri. December 9, 2010, to Kevin L. Witthaus, Worshipful Master of Hermann Lodge No. 123, for holding their Stated Communication on December 16, 2010 instead of December 23, 2010 because of the Christmas Holidays. December 28, 2010, to Robert Floyd, Worshipful Master of Whitewater Lodge No. 417, for meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM, for the purpose of receiving and the appointment of an investigating committee for Darren Wayne Bullard. Reason being he will be returning to active duty in the Middle East. January 20, 2010, William A. Bean, Worshipful Master of Naphtali Lodge No. 25, for holding a joint communication with St. Louis Lodge No. 1 at the New Masonic Temple on Thursday, January 20, 2011. January 25, 2011, to Paul M. Peterman, Worshipful Master of Country Club Lodge No. 656, for holding a Stated Communication on February 7, 2011 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on Michael Ambrose Corcoran. The degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. January 28, 2011, to Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr., Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on one of their candidates. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. February 7, 2011, to Bernard L. Morrison, Worshipful Master of Barnesville Lodge No. 353, to hold a Special Communication on February 10, 2011 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Shannon Wayne Williams. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the
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Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. February 22, 2011, to Lester W. (Bud) Pruitt, district Deputy Grand Master of District 13, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of holding a One Day Class for Howard Marshall, II on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Howard Marshall, II resides out of state and will only be in town for one day. February 22, 2011, to Charles A. Farris, Worshipful Master of Swope Park Lodge No. 617, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Randy Ross. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason Specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. February 24, 2011, to Lloyd L. Salmon, Worshipful Master of Cosby No. 600 for, holding a Special Communication that authorizes Cosby Lodge No. 600 and St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 to meet jointly on March 1, 2011, which is their regular meeting night. March 2, 2011, to Joseph J. Detter, Worshipful Master of Joachim Lodge No. 164 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Edward L. Kemp. The degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. March 7, 2011, to Martin M. Cupp, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No. 481 for sponsoring a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm April 6, 2011, to Johnny W. Gunter, Worshipful Master of Ava Lodge No. 26 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of conferring degree work on Jacob B. Evans, who is in active military duty in the Army and his father Jeffery B. Evans, who has retired from the military on Saturday April 9, 2011. April 7, 2011, to William Frazier, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conducting degree work in the second degree on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm. April 12, 2011, to Sy S. Harvell, Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the degrees on Kurt Vaughn Osmundson, a resident of Kansas who desires to become a member of Ivanhoe Lodge. April 19, 2011, to William Lance Foster, Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504 for holding their regular Stated Communication of July 11, 2011 at the Masonic Home, Western Unit, Kansas City, Missouri.
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May 3, 2011, to Tim Van Huss, Worshipful Master of Acacia Lodge No. 602 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of opening Lodge at the Columbia, Missouri Grand Lodge in order for the grand Masters to host the “Chance-to-Advance” event on Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 8:00 am with breakfast at 7:00 am. June 8, 2011, to Robert Floyd, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 18, 2011 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm at Silver Lake, Missouri, which place previously has been dedicated for Masonic Use. July 6, 2011, to William A. Bean, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No. 481 for meeting in the Community Building at Marceline, Missouri because of the damage to their lodge building. The roof of the lodge was blown off during a storm. Marceline Lodge No. 481 may hold their meetings at the community building until such time as their lodge has been repaired July 29, 2011, to Gary Causey, Worshipful Master of Tyro Lodge No.12 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, September 10, 2011 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a Fellow Craft of Tyro Lodge No. 12 at the outdoor site on the Bay Farm, 14 miles west of Potosi, Missouri, which place has been dedicated for Masonic use by R.W. Brother D. Nolan Miller. August 16, 2011, to Mark Schroer, Worshipful Master of Lexington Lodge No. 149 for holding a Special Communication on September 16 and 17, 2011 out-of-doors on the grounds of the Old Masonic College for the purpose of the re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington. It has been proposed that Missouri Mason’s who are re-enactors will be in period dress and that the lodge will be held “as period” as possible. August 26, 2011, to Christopher J. Humes, Worshipful Master, St. Francisville Lodge No. 588 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of holding an Election of Officers and performing degree work at the regular meeting location on Monday, September 12, 2011 beginning at 7:00 pm. August 30, 2011, to Christopher J, Humes, Worshipful Master of St. Francisville Lodge No. 588 for holding a Special Communication on September 12, 2011 for the purpose of the election of officers, which are normally held on their regular meeting in September (September 1, 2011). September 6, 2011, to Christopher Markley, Worshipful Master of Xenia Lodge No. 50 for holding a regular Stated Communication and Special Communication at the Community Center in Hopkins, Missouri due to the Lodge building being in an unusual condition. This Dispensation shall be in effect until a new Masonic Temple can be built.
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CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Grand Lodge Ceremony of Laying of the Cornerstone for the New Lodge Building for Wallace Lodge No. 456 at Bunceton, Missouri on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Opening at the New Wallace Lodge No. 456 Temple. Saturday, August 6, 2011 – Grand Lodge Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone for the New Addition to the Pershing Building, on Truman State Campus, Kirksville, Missouri. Opening at the Masonic Temple on Harrison St., Kirksville, Missouri.
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SUBJECT: Definition of the Term “Suitable Instruction” for purposes of Masonic Ritual and candidate advancement WHEREAS, a majority of the Grand Lodge membership at the 179th Annual Communication repealed the requirement of a candidate “proficiency” and an affirmative vote of the lodge as a prerequisite for candidate advancement; and WHEREAS, in 2010 minor changes to the wording of the Ritual accordingly were made, the new wording recognizing that lodges nevertheless continue to have the duty to provide candidates with “Suitable Instruction” as they progress through the degrees; and WHEREAS, there subsequently has been some confusion among the craft as to the definition of, and what constitutes, “Suitable Instruction”. NOW, THEREFORE, as Grand Master, I hereby issue the following Decision, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Under the authority of Chapter I, Article 2, Section 2.010 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, it is my Decision that the term “Suitable Instruction”, as used in Masonic Ritual and for all purposes of candidate advancement, henceforth shall mean that in the preceding degree the candidate has: (1) received conferral of the applicable Degree, including the obligation, grips and words; (2) received the second and third sections of the applicable Degree Lecture; and (3) received the applicable Degree Charge. The term “Suitable Instruction” shall not impose any requirement that the candidate memorize any portion of Masonic Ritual, past or present, as a prerequisite to advancement but lodges are encouraged to provide candidates with Masonic Education on such topics as are contained in the 2011 Chance To Advance Manual published by the Grand Lodge and on other appropriate topics through discussion and the provision of printed materials. Dated: August 24, 2011
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DECISION Brethren: At the February 2011, Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North America, the Commission on Information for Recognition reported that the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA had been granted a charter by the Grand Priory of the Scottish Rectified and Reformed Rite in Occitania Province in France. Grand Master Koon of the Grand Encampment was installed Master of the newly chartered Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America. Although there are regular bodies of Grand Priory’s in Europe, the Commission also reported that the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite in Occitania is an irregular body recognized only by other irregular Grand Priory’s and irregular and/or clandestine Grand Lodges. Further, through review by our own Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, the Grand Priory of Occitania appears, from its website, to be part and parcel of the clandestine and/or irregular Grand Lodge of Occitania. Our Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges plans to report at Grand Lodge that they have found the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America as chartered through the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, to be an irregular and/ or clandestine body. The Chairman of that Committee has asked if the Grand Master agrees with that determination and that there should be no opportunity for that Grand Priory to operate within our Grand Jurisdiction? Usually we would not concern ourselves with the activities of appendant bodies, however, we must be concerned with the potential for members of our Grand Lodge joining or seeking to join bodies that are irregular or clandestine, and thus being in jeopardy of violating their obligations and becoming subject to Masonic discipline. For those reasons, and the question as previously stated, it is my decision that the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America is not, and will not be, permitted to conduct or transact any Masonic related activity within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and no Missouri Mason shall have interaction or Masonic communion with the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America as chartered through the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States as that Grand Priory is irregular and/or clandestine. Fraternally
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Most Worshipful and Brethren, I submit my Report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge Office Staff with pleasure. It is with Honor that I submit my Fifteenth Annual Report to this One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to our Grand Master, Gail S. Turner, and to each of the Officers and Brethren in our lodges for their support, cooperation and friendship. With great appreciation, I acknowledge my Office Staff for their professional manner, knowledge and dedication. It has been exciting to see lodges reaching out to their communities to share more about masonry, and learning to share our Masonic Resources led by our Most Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner; the importance of community. He has been sincere in his desire to ask that we all get involved in being a mason. I have sincerely appreciated the friendship and courteous of all the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Committee personnel, District ‘Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers and Regional Grand Lecturers. AREA MEETINGS Area Meetings for lodge secretaries were held in ten different locations in the state. These meetings are designed to accomplish a number of goals. It is our desire to develop these meetings to aid the lodge secretary in his duties and to open lines of communication. This year everyone enjoyed sharing ideas and exchanged information which was beneficial to those in attendance. SCHEDULE
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON INVESTMENTS To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren: The Investment committee of Grand Lodge was held in Columbia Missouri on Saturday March 19, 2011, at 2:15 PM. Members in attendance: Nicholas R. Cichielo, Grand Treasurer; Chairman Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Gail S. Turner, Grand Master John Hess, Deputy Grand Master Jon Broyles, Jr. Grand Warden Leonard D. Lenger, Chairman Ways and Means Committee. David L. Ramsey, Senior Grand Warden, Excused The Grand Master invited other Grand Lodge officers to attend the meeting. Chairman Nicholas Cichielo read the Investment Committee Duties (section 3.060) The investment committee shall consist of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, the Junior Grand Warden, the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary and the Chairman on Ways and Means. It is the duties and powers provided by law, and directs the investment and reinvestments, to such extent as it deems advisable, of the assets of any fund which in its opinion are in excess of the amount needed in cash for the current operation of such fund. The committee may vote in person, by mail, by facsimile, or by telephone. The Grand Treasurer is Chairman of the Committee, and reports its actions and all changes of investments in his Annual Report to the Grand Lodge. Steven R. Jeffery Vice President, senior Portfolio Manager of Central Trust and Investments Company and David W. Stepanek Senior Vice President, gave an overview report of our investment portfolio. Our investments are being followed by the new Policy Statement created last year. Our portfolio has vastly improved over last year and has shown growth. Each fund was explained in detail. All questions were answered in a satisfactory manner. David Stepanek and Steven Jeffery advised the committee that they were pleased with the working relationship between Grand Lodge and Central Trust. Each in attendance was given full detailed reports. Steven Jeffery suggested that we look into some other investment opportunities in the fixed high yield area. After the they left the meeting it was suggested that the Chairman contact Steven Jeffery and ask that he submit his suggestions in writing back to the Chairman who will then send it to each Committee member for consideration. No further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting was closed at 3:10 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Nicholas R. Cichielo, Grand Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Missouri Brethren Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies was presented with a recommendation from Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, to resize the Petition for the Degrees to be printed on 8 ½ X 11 paper so that they might be put on line for Lodge Secretaries to print as needed. As nothing but the format has been changed, your Committee is in agreement with the proposed change. No other requests were received. Fraternally Submitted, Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., Chairman Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., P.G.M. Freddie D. Adams, P.G.M. Dale M. Bryan John C. Spielman GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL 2010-2011 COMMITTEE REPORT The George Washington Masonic Memorial was erected 101 years ago and is maintained through the combined efforts of America’s Freemasons and Friends of the Memorial as an everlasting tribute to the memory of George Washington. With the raising of every Brother in our Missouri Lodges, a donation of $20 is made to support and maintain the Memorial, and with other donations the Grand Lodge of Missouri donated a total of $16, 022.25 this year. I urge everyone to visit the Memorial when you’re in Alexandria, Virginia. David W. Haywood, Chairman Following the report of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial, M.W.B. Gail Turner called upon R.W.B. Walter Rogers, Grand Representative from the state of Texas, to address the assembly of Brethren. R.W.B. Rogers addressed the Grand Lodge with both humor and insight. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS To the Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The main focus this year was the Missouri Masonic Open House program. The program last year produced 35 petitions for membership. This year’s program produced 51 petitions, showing us that the program is working.
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The committee has recommended to the Grand Lodge Advancing line that the program should continue, and they have concurred. It was the recommendation of this committee to promote this program on the last Saturday in April from now on. The next Open House will then be held April 28th. It is the opinion of this committee that all lodges should strive to have the open house as these venues show progress. It will also be a part of the Grand Lodge Achievement Award this next year. Advertisement will still be produced by this committee and sent to all the newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations in the state. It will be to the individual lodges to make the connection to the papers and stations to get them to announce the open houses. It has been proven the last 2 years that when the media announces the event, the public will come. The committee is also investigating the production of a new video to be shown to prospective members. In closing, we would like to state that the best Public Relations for our fraternity are ourselves. How we act and behave in the community shows the true meaning of our fraternity of turning Good Men into better Men, not better than others, but good men in the community. Respectfully, RWB David Jacobi, Chairman Grand Lodge Committee on Public Relations M.W. Turner thanked R.W. Jacobi for his report, and invited R.W. Bryce Hildreth, Grand Master-Elect of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, to speak briefly. Following R.W. Hildreth’s message, Grand Orator Michael Dodd addressed the Grand Lodge at the request of the Grand Master. R.W. Dodd expressed his appreciation to the GTrand Line for allowing him to serve as an appointed Officer for the 2010-11 Masonic year. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION MoChIP SAFE CHILD LODGE AWARDS September 2010 – September 2011 St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F. Adair Lodge No. 366 Adelphi Lodge No. 355 Allensville Lodge No. 198 Arnold Lodge No. 673 Ashland Lodge No. 156 Beacon Lodge No. 3 Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 Belton Lodge No. 450 Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Bethany Lodge No. 97
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: In 2011, your Committee received several requests for recognition, as well as communications from Grand Lodges, other organizations and Brethren. In considering the requests for recognition, we have again relied upon information provided by the Commission On Information For Recognition of the Conference Of Grand Masters Of Masons In North America (hereinafter, the Commission) for a determination of the regularity and/or whether the Grand Lodge has met standards for recognition. Those standards are summarized as follows: 1. Legitimacy of origin. 2. Exclusive territorial jurisdiction, except by mutual consent and/or treaty. 3. Adherence to the Ancient Landmarks – specifically, a Belief in God, the Volume of the Sacred Law as an indispensable part of the furniture of a Lodge and the prohibition of the discussion of politics and religion. AZERBAIJAN The National Grand Lodge of Azerbaijan submitted an application for recognition. It was the determination of the Commission, in their Report of 2009, that this Grand Lodge was Chartered and Constituted by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and the Grand Lodge of Russia and that they have met the standards for recognition. Your Committee recommends recognition of the National Grand Lodge of Azerbaijan and the exchange of Representatives, if appropriate to that Grand Lodge. MAURITIUS The Grand Lodge of Mauritius has submitted an application for recognition. It was the determination of the Commission, in their Report of 2006, that this Grand Lodge was Chartered and Constituted by the National Grand Lodge of France (GLNF) and meets the standards for Recognition. Your Committee recommends recognition of the Grand Lodge of Mauritius and the exchange of Representatives, if appropriate to that Grand Lodge. MONACO A request was received from the National Regular Grand Lodge of the Principality of Monaco for recognition. The Commission found, in their 2011 Report, that this Grand Lodge was Chartered and Constituted by the United Grand Lodge of England, in association with the Grand Lodge of Germany and the National Grand Lodge of France and will meet the standards for recognition. Your Committee recommends approval of recognition of the National Regular Grand Lodge of the Principality of Monaco and will seek the exchange of Representatives, if appropriate to that jurisdiction.
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UKRAINE The Grand Lodge has received a request for recognition from the Grand Lodge of Ukraine. The Commission stated in their Report of 2006, that this Grand Lodge was Constituted by the GLNF and the Grand Lodge of Austria in 2005, and that they meet the standards for recognition. Your Committee recommends approval of recognition of the Grand Lodge of Ukraine and the exchange of Representatives, if appropriate to that Grand Lodge. PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE, JURISDICTION OF NORTH CAROLINA The Committee received a request for recognition from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Inc. too late to fully review that request in 2010. As the Commission does not address Prince Hall Grand Lodges in terms of regularity, it was necessary to perform a review to determine that this Grand Lodge is recognized by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri and Jurisdiction and the regular Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina. As both of those bodies are recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri and they do recognize the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Inc., the Committee has determined that they meet the standards for recognition. Therefore, your Committee recommends the approval of recognition of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Inc.. FRANCE In this past year, turmoil within the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (National Grand Lodge of France or GLNF), has reached the point where courts (public, not Masonic) have been involved in the financial aspects of the administration of the Grand Lodge. Further, disagreements within the Brethren, and between Brethren and the Grand Master, have become public through various media outlets, thus inciting further disharmony among the Craft. The public opinion of Freemasonry is being damaged. In response to these conditions, a number of European Grand Lodges, soon to include the United Grand Lodge of England, and some American Grand Lodges have suspended their recognition of the National Grand Lodge of France. Your Committee reluctantly agrees that action should be taken. We, therefore, recommend that the Grand Lodge of Missouri temporarily suspend recognition of the National Grand Lodge of France (GLNF), until such time as they have restored order and confidence in the administration of their Grand Lodge. As the United Grand Lodge of England has determined to permit continued visitation by dual members of that Grand Lodge and the GLNF, the Chairman of the Committee has asked the Grand Master for a decision regarding visitation between members and dual members of Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the National Grand Lodge of France.
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GRAND PRIORY OF THE SCOTTISH REFORMED AND RECTIFIED RITE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Commission addressed inquiries about a charter granted to the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA from the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of Occitania (a Province in France). That charter has been used to establish the Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America, with Grand Master Koon of the Grand Encampment as Master of that Grand Priory. The grades and/or degrees of the Priory have been conferred upon candidates; however, without reciting all of the history, the established and recognized Great Priories of Europe have stated, through correspondence, that the Grand Priory of Occitania from whence the charter was granted is irregular. Further, by the documentation of that Grand Priory itself, it is recognized only by irregular Grand Lodges and has established its own irregular Grand Lodge in Occitania. While the Commission, and this Committee, would not normally address establishment of an appendant body we have tried to confront the growing concerns regarding the infiltration and establishment of irregular or clandestine “Masonic” bodies within North American Freemasonry and, for us, within Missouri Masonry. Although attempts over the last decade to bring irregular Masonry to American shores have, for the most part, not been successful, for the first time we see an attempt to bring irregular activity to the highest levels of appendant bodies. This irregular Grand Priory has made attempts at inroads, through membership, to Missouri Masonry. It is irregular and your Committee believes that to accept membership in such a body is to place your Masonic membership at risk. The Chairman of the Committee asked the Grand Master for a decision in regard to the irregularity of the Grand Priory and current and future opportunities for that Grand Priory to operate within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to try to stop future advancements by this irregular organization within Missouri. CONCLUSION Brethren, through your Committee, the Grand Lodge of Missouri has tried to support new and growing Grand Lodges by providing recognition when consistent with the findings of the Commission, that they meet the standards for recognition. By so doing, we believe that we are aiding the growth of regular Freemasonry and strengthening those newer Grand Lodges in their relationships with the world of regular Freemasons. The continued efforts by irregular and/or clandestine Grand Lodges and Appendant or “Honor” Bodies to infiltrate our Masonry cannot be discounted. We have tried over the last number of years to sound a warning of this continuing concern. The need for Lodges to have and use a copy of the List of Lodges Masonic for review is more important than ever, as is Member diligence. Fraternally submitted, Glenn E. Means, P.G.M. Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M. Bruce R. Austin, P.G.M. Donald. E. Scott, P.G.M., Chairman
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: This year, subsequent to the preparation and submission of our Report for Printing, your Committee received a request for recognition from the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. In considering this request for recognition, we again relied upon information provided by the Commission On Information For Recognition of the Conference Of Grand Masters Of Masons In North America for a determination and verification as to whether the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta meets regularity and other standards for recognition. The 2005 Commission Report states that said Grand Lodge complies with all required standards for recognition. Your Committee recommends recognition of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, just as they will extend full recognition to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the exchange of Representatives, if appropriate to that Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, Glenn E. Means, P.G.M. Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M. Bruce R. Austin, P.G.M. Donald. E. Scott, P.G.M., Chairman REPORT OF THE SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The annual meeting of the Samuel Smith Stewart Trust Committee was called to order by Chairman Bruce R. Austin, PGM, at 10:00 on the morning of March 21, 2011. Those in attendance for the meeting were Bruce Austin, Chairman; M. Robert Berger, committee member; Ronald D. Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Steve Duncan, Committee Member; John W. Siscel, Committee Member; and Christi Casey, Staff liaison for the Scholarship Committee. Following opening remarks by the chairman regarding investment revenues, a motion was made and seconded to increase the amount for each Samuel Smith Stewart scholarship awarded this year from Five-Thousand Dollars to Eight Thousand Dollars, with the number of new scholarships available set at ten. Discussion by the committee clarified the position that the change affects new scholarships only; those already in place will remain at Five Thousand Dollars per year. Motion passed. The committee then discussed correspondence from a student entering a graduate-level accelerated nurse practitioner program and a request for
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scholarship consideration for that course of study. Motion made and seconded to allow scholarship consideration for graduate studies. Motion passed. Additional motion made and seconded for the committee to grant said student a scholarship of Five Thousand Dollars per year for each of the next two years. Motion passed. Committee reviewed agreement between Stewart Trust Committee and the Grand Lodge allowing for payment to the Grand Lodge for Administrative Costs incurred by execution of the Trust. No change in agreement discussed; amount paid to remain the same as previously set. Statement was made by Ron Miller that Officers for the Committee must be set before November of 2011. Motion made and seconded to retain same Officers as in current year. Motion passed. Officers for upcoming year are as follows: Bruce R. Austin, Chairman; Glenn E. Means, Vice-Chairman; Ron Miller, Secretary/ Treasurer. No further business being brought before the committee, meeting was adjourned by the Committee Chairman. Fraternally Submitted, Bruce R. Austin, PGM Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Brethren: The Scholarship Selection Committee for 2010-2011 year was as follows: R.W. Jon B. Broyles, chairman; R.W. C. Brent Stewart; Kris Stewart; Jennifer Northdruf; Dick Curry; R.W. David W. Haywood; Diane Haywood; Bro. Dr. Leon Devlin; Christi Casey. The following is a complete listing of newly awarded scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2011-2012 school year. Masonic Merit Scholarship Jeana Bane Lauren Cofer Chelsea Dillon Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Emily Gray Rachel Green Monica Kornis Kelly Mc Kinley Ruth Lutes Bachmann Renewals 2011 Asher Allman Kelcey Bylo Ashley Edelen Samantha Freeman
Harrison Given Destiney Hill Courtney Rue-Hardage Taylor Sinclair Zachari Sweets Win Szeto Spencer Townsend Makayla Meinert Katherine Meinhardt Vanessa Peach
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Masonic Merit Scholarship Renewals 2011 Krystle Brechbuhler Kathryn Dorsey Elizabeth Foltz Samantha Gamble Kathleen Gibson Shalyn Guthery
157 Elizabeth Marquart Alicia Mc Pherson Brooke Miller Cody Miller Jill Stephens Chelsea Wesselman
Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship Renewals 2011 Brittany Ashton Gabriella Lavezzi Mamie Cox Thaddeus Madsen Stacie Ellis Colbey Ricklefs Josephine Foley Nathaniel Schuster Brittany Gladish Rachel Thornton Alyssa Hardy Jason Twenter Willis Hertweck Rebecca Tyrell Sydnee Kuster Tyler Williams Lauren Lacey Emily Wood The Masonic Scholarship Foundation of Missouri consists of the following people: M.W. Gail Turner, chairman; R.W. John W. Hess; R.W. David Ramsey; R.W. Jon Broyles and R.W. David Haywood. The Trust Committee voted to raise the Samuel Smith Stewart scholarship for all incoming freshmen to eight thousand ($8,000) dollars a school year. The Committee wishes to thank the Grand Lodge Staff for their wonderful efforts in assembling all the applications and the great organization of the applications that made the work go so efficiently. Also, thanks to our Grand Secretary, Ron Miller, who stayed with the Committee all day, doing those little things that made the efforts go so well. Fraternally, Jon B. Broyles, Junior Grand Warden REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI A.F. & A.M. Brethren, The Building Supervisory Board had no requests for action during the past Grand Lodge Year. The Committee stands ready to assist in any way we can. Larry C. Reynolds Building Board Chairman
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren, The Committee on Chartered Lodges met via teleconference on August 16, 2011 and submits the following report. Lodge Consolidations: 2010-2011 Lodge Consolidated
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Russellville Lodge No. 90 Holliday Lodge No. 660 Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Lambskin Lodge No. 460
California Paris Union Webster Groves Algabil-Freedom
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California Holliday-Union Webster Groves Algabil-Freedom
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Membership Statistics Statistics are now queried from the Membership Database. The 2011 Additions and Deductions are from 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2011 ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer Affiliated as Multiple Members Affiliated as Original Initiated Entered Apprentice Passed Raised to Degree of Master Mason Reinstated after Suspension of Non Payment of Dues
176 137 8 1,158 1,175 1,201 399
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Less Initiated and Passed which do not add to the number of Dues Paying Members TOTAL ADDITIONS TO MEMBERSHIP DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues Dimitted Without Privileges Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership Dimitted form Lodge of Original Membership Withdrawal of Multiple Membership Deaths Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct TOTAL DEDUCTIONS MEMBERSHIP INCREASE/DECREASE 2011
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TRENDS
Growth in Multiple Membership Continues to Grow
Lodge mergers and consolidations also continue throughout the state. There were 4 mergers this year versus 7 a year ago. -This continued trend is positive in that it will enhance the quality and financial viability of chartered lodges within the state. Drop in Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues Continues. -Lodges are more lenient due to the continued downturn of the economy. - The Committee would like to continue to commend the actions of the Secretaries and lodge member groups for their diligence in this matter, whose trend will likely continue into the next Masonic calendar year.
Positive effects of Missouri’s Child Identification Program within the State -This is a great influence of reinforcing the continued membership of the fraternity and enhances the appeal to potential members and their families. Membership continues to be stable over the past Masonic year, with a net loss of only 285 members, virtually unchanged from last year. -Growth continues in new Master Masons joining the fraternity. -Growth is also strong in the number of Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts as of this writing. -Factors reversing the forecasted trend of the study a decade ago predicting significant membership loss: • C2A classes throughout the state during the year • Again, the MoChIP program • The dramatic influence of internet savvy and younger segment of the possible candidate pool
COMMITTEE SUGGESTIONS:
-Investigate creation of new Lodges in areas of growth of population in the state (i.e.- St. Charles, O’Fallon, St. Peters, Lake of the Ozarks and Kansas City Metro and surrounding areas). -Special attention should be afforded to 50- and –plus year members. -Recognition of Master Masons for 5 year intervals. -This would continue to keep members interested in obtaining membership goals and staying active in Lodge. -Assign jobs, no matter how small, to the new members of
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the Lodge to promote a feeling of importance and need to the fraternity. -Increased role of Masonic Education in C2A classes and throughout the Masonic year for the benefit and review of the craft in general. -Due to the increase in the use of internet among younger possible candidates, make sure the current website for their Lodge is updated with current events, contact information, and a link to the Grand Lodge website. -If a Lodge does not have a current website, contact someone who can help to create one or contact the Grand Lodge for possible information.
Respectfully Submitted, Rick Kern, Chairman John A. Pace Craig A. Skinner Ronald L. Elliott
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri The advantage that I have in reading the publications of many other Grand Lodges can be enjoyed by you by accessing the Grand Lodge of Missouri web site (www.momason.org). Not only will you find our Freemason Magazine (Spring 2006 to present), thanks for the good work of our Editor, Steven L. Harrison, but also the links to web sites of all other U.S. Grand Lodges. Many of these web sites have archives of their Grand Lodge periodicals. Explore further and you will find news of the Masonic fraternity and Masonic educational resources. Some Masonic articles are often reprinted in the publications of other Grand Lodges. I check the online file for magazines which I read in printed form. I have chosen to use mostly complete articles rather than excerpts. Some were too long to add to a small collection of short articles and the limited space for this report. Overseas Grand Lodges have beautifully printed and illustrated articles, usually in the national language. I try to spot some of the more intriguing articles in Italian (Hiram and Erasmo Notyizie, Grand Orient of Italy) or in Portuguese (A Verdade, Grand Lodge of São Paulo, Brazil), or in Finnish, (Koilliskulma, Helsinki), or from Suomen Suurloosin (Grand Lodge of Finland), and struggle to translate them. Imagine my delight to see Forum Masonic from the National Grand Lodge of Romania (Bucharest), bilingual with parallel columns in Romanian and English! I find good information in The Cabletow, the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, which is celebrating its Centennial Year. It is mostly in English and I can get lost in the occasional Tagalog text, though I have all the reference works for translating them. The Alberta Freemason (Canada) and the New South Wales Freemason (Australia) are published in English. To give you a flavor of the type of article observed, here are examples: (1) In Koilliskulma (Northeast Corner) #43 (Autumn 2010) is this headline: Ensimmäinen Prince Hall-suurloose tunnustettiin (“Prince Hall Grand Lodge Recognized”). (2) Or the title of the Romanian Grand Master Radu Balanescu’s Address in Forum Masonic: Mesaj pentru speranta si fratie universala (“An address for hope and universal brotherhood”). (3) Or the title of an article in Hiram: Le diverse concezioni della verità—filosofica, metafisica e iniziatica, di Luciano Gajà, Saggista (“The different conceptions of truth—philosophical, metaphysical and initiatory, by Luciano Gajà, Essayist”). (4) or this article in Erasmo Notizie (April 2011): Templari, l’enigma della pietra rossa nella Cappella di Rosslyn, “Templars, the riddle of the red stone in Rosslyn Chapel,” described as Nuova pista di ricerca sui Cavalieri del Templo in un Convegno Internazionale dei Grand Orienta d'Italia a Firenze (“New research on the trail of the Temple Knights in a Conference of the International Grand Orient of Italy in Florence”). The Grand Lodge annual proceedings have nuggets of interest hidden away in the Grand Master’s address, reports from the Masonic Education Committee, or a talk by a Grand Orator. We had 30 Grand Lodge proceedings on computer disks, the rest in printed books. —Committee on Correspondence, Dr. E. Otha Wingo, PDDGL 38, FMLR, Chairman 1. Ali Bongo Visits the White House. I start with an example of the type of research involved in the seemingly simply matter of “reviewing the periodicals” received during the year at the Grand Lodge Office.
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Sometimes an article contains information that is rather uncomfortable to know! Where else would I learn about the installation of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Gabon in West Africa and his visit to the White House? I found it in The Olde Ozark Traveller, published by Harry S Truman Chapter No. 152 of the National Sojourners, Inc. (Newsletter No. 217, June, 2011). Then I followed up by checking the original articles on line and on YouTube. A quick look at the List of Lodges Masonic shows the Grande Loge du Gabon, founded in 1983, has ten lodges and is recognized as “Regular” by US Grand Lodges except Alabama and Georgia. Gabonese Grand Master of Freemasons Visits the White House. I caught a quick news blurb on Nightline last night (June 8) about the presidential visit of Ali Bongo to the White House. The clip was from an earlier broadcast on ABC news. The visit has touched off a bit of controversy in that the Bongo regime is fraught with government corruption and accused of robbing the country of its wealth while leaving its population in poverty. ABC reports that: The Bongos’ lifestyle is a stark contrast to how most people live in Gabon, a French-speaking West African country the size of Colorado that is home to 1.5 million people. Oil revenues make Gabon one of Africa's most prosperous countries, but it is also a place where some families are still forced to pick through garbage to eat. One third of the population lives on $2 per day. What makes this interesting is that Bongo is also the grand master of Gabonese Freemasons, installed in May of 2010. From Afrik-News: “Freemason Presidents in Africa: Ali Bongo ordained Grand Master of Gabon:” Francois Stifani, the grand master of the National Grand Lodge of France (GLNF), one of the largest Masonic orders with 38 000 members, was in Libreville two weeks ago to ordain Ali Bongo, who until then occupied the rank of Assistant Grand Master, i.e.; at least three levels below the peak of the hierarchy. At age 53, Ali Bongo has become the grand master of the Grand Lodge of Gabon (GLB) and the Grand Equatorial Rite, the two predominant Freemason orders in Gabon. A video of this appeared on YouTube shortly thereafter. The sentiment, as expressed in the Afrik reporting, is that the Gabons have ruled their country through a hierarchy of Masonic association, outing and ostracizing elected officials who were not a part of the lodge. The Afrik-News article reports: To gain Bongo’s trust, a politician was expected to adhere to at least one of the two orders. Almost the entire Gabonese ruling political class is part of the lodge. Those who refuse to submit to these dictates are banished or ridiculed. Interviewed by Le Nouvel Observateur, Ernest Tomo, pastor of an evangelical church and an unsuccessful presidential candidate in August, accused the Gabonese “brethren” of orchestrating his low electoral score (308 votes, or 0.09% votes). Those two orders are the Grand Rite Equatorial—affiliated with Great Orient (GO) which is left wing oriented, and the Grand Lodge of Gabon. The optimistic side of the fence says that Bongo will apply the teachings of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth to his governance of Gabon, but as more of the facts appear they seem to tell otherwise. The CIA fact book reports on Gabon: Despite the abundance of natural wealth, poor fiscal management hobbles the economy. In 1997, an IMF mission to Gabon criticized the government for overspending on off-budget items, over borrowing from the central bank, and slipping on its schedule for privatization and administrative reform. Ultimately, the reason for the so-called African tyrant’s visit, says the UK
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Telegraph, is because (quoting the White House press secretary): “the president of Gabon is making reform efforts, which we support. Secondly…Gabon has been an important partner in some of the issues that are, very important to American national security.” It makes one wonder why exactly such a partnership exists and why it’s conveyed all the way to the White House. Most likely, the reason is that Gabon holds the UN Security Council Presidency in June. From the press releases coming from the Council on, it seems some important work for Africa is being done despite the living conditions in Gabon. Further research in African publications revealed the following: (1) About one thousand influential politicians practice freemasonry in Gabon. (2) For Ali Bongo, this promotion is as important as his presidential title. Having gone through a difficult election, the neophyte President needs the “fraternal” networking machine to help consolidate his authority. The strategy was developed and successfully applied by his father, the late Omar Bongo. Omar established the Masonic order as an ante-chamber to serve as a recruitment unit for his key allies, and also as an infallible source of allegiance to consolidate his power. (3) Initiated first as a member of the Masonic Lodge in 1953, that is, fourteen years before becoming president in November 28, 1967, Omar Bongo,— also regarded as a religious chameleon who switched from Catholicism to Islam, and vice versa, not by virtue of whim but by hidden interests, founded two separate Masonic orders in Gabon to bind his “brethren” across the French political sphere: the Grand Rite Equatorial—affiliated with Great Orient (GO) which is left wing oriented, and the Grand Lodge of Gabon (GLG), linked to the National Grand Lodge of France (GLNF), closer to the French right wing. To gain Bongo’s trust, a politician was expected to adhere to at least one of the two orders. Almost the entire Gabonese ruling political class is part of the lodge. (4) Just like in Gabon, Freemasonry is very present at the very top in many African states. Denis Sassou Nguesso, the Congolese president, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Congo – Brazzaville is linked to the National Grand Lodge of France; President Mamadou Tanja of Niger; Chad’s Idriss Deby and François Bozizé of the Central African Republic are among at least twelve African presidents linked to the “trois points” (three points) brothers. (5) Ali is a polygamist married to two white women, one an American and the other a French woman. The American wife currently lives in California while the French wife lives with Ali in Gabon; they have three children together. (6) Ali Bongo’s career was set to take a musical bent (he plays the piano and drums) until he joined the cabinet in 1989.. 2. The Quest for Masonic Light: An Endeavor of a Lifetime, by VW Dante A. Denate, PDGL, The Cabletow 87.4 (Nov.-Dec. 2010), Grand Lodge of the Philippines. [This is another Masonic Education Lecture VW Dante Denote delivered in Lodge Nos. 11, 229, and 187.] The Quest for Light into the mysteries of Freemasonry is, I sincerely submit, an endeavor of a lifetime. The journey of a poor blind candidate who desires to be brought from darkness to light starts when he is initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry. But, of course, he must be advanced to the degree of Fellowcraft and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Freemasonry being a progressive moral science divided into different degrees, so many lessons therein are taught to candidates therefor—so many,
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in fact, that the younger Master Masons are seemingly lost in the labyrinth. More disheartening is the perception that the more senior among us take these lessons for granted. The Fraternity’s basic tenets, pure principles, and ancient charges and landmarks, as well as our obligations, and even those lengthy lectures which we have learned well and memorized proficiently, are useless, inutile—mere lessons only—unless we take them to heart, act by them, live with them, and bring them to life through our deeds. I dare say that then and only then does a Master Mason become a better man. We take note that the Worshipful Master exhorts the newly-made Master Mason thus: “The eyes of the Fraternity are now upon you. Be faithful, be just, be true, and convince the world, by your acts, that upon becoming a Master Mason, you have become a better man.” This is a clarion call for us to let our local and national communities—nay, the whole world—know, by our deeds, that we are worthy and exemplary Masons. Hence, my brethren, let us revisit those ancient charges and remind ourselves of our duties as Masons, as citizens, and as individuals. Let us, at this juncture, behold the Altar, upon which lies the Volume of the Sacred Law (VSL), which is God’s inestimable gift to man as the rule and guide of his faith. In it we find the important duties we owe to God, our neighbor, and ourselves. Our duties to God consist in never mentioning His name but with that awe and reverence which are due from the creature to his Creator; imploring His aid in all our lawful undertakings; and looking up to Him in every emergency for comfort and support. Our duties to our neighbor consist in acting with him upon the square; rendering him every kind office which justice or mercy may require; relieving his distresses and soothing his afflictions; and doing to him as, in similar cases, we would that he should do unto us. Our duties to ourselves include observing such a prudent and well-regulated course of discipline as may best conduce to the preservation of our corporeal and mental faculties in their fullest energy; thereby enabling us to exert the talents wherewith God has blest us as well to His glory as the welfare of our fellow-creatures. As citizens, we are enjoined to be exemplary in the discharge of our civil duties. Specifically, we should, each of us, never propose nor countenance any act which may tend to subvert the peace and good order of society; pay due obedience to the laws under whose protection we live; and never lose sight of the allegiance due to our country. As individuals, we are charged to practice the domestic and public virtues; to let Temperance chasten, Fortitude support, and Prudence direct us, and to let Justice be the guide of all our actions; and to be especially careful to maintain, in their fullest splendor, those truly Masonic ornaments: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Finally, as members of the Craft, we are admonished to be faithful to the trust committed to our care, as well as to manifest our fidelity to our principles by (1) strictly observing the Constitution of the Fraternity; (2) adhering to the Ancient Landmarks thereof; and (3) refusing to recommend any one to a participation in our privileges, unless we have strong reasons to believe that, like us, he will be so faithful to Masonry as to ultimately reflect honor on it. Simply put: We must not indiscriminately recommend any Tom, Dick and
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Harry to the Fraternity. We must make sure that he will not bring dishonor or disgrace to our ancient Institution. 3. Introduction to Russian Freemasonry. Newsletter No. 4 (2010), Grand Lodge of Russia: www.Freemasonry.ru. Freemasonry in Russia has a really rich history. It is the heritage of Russia, and world Masonry, as well. Since the start of the Russian Masonry during the reign of Peter the Great and up to now, Russian Masons have made valuable contributions to Russian and world culture, the spiritual evolution of mankind, the perception of a Human’s place on the Earth under the God, the growth and development, the maturing of the society. The spiritual ideals of Noble and Ethical society, Freedom, Brotherhood, Equality, Faith, have always been the ideals of our Brethren. Russian Masonry has always been trying to “take a good man and make him better,” to make Masons—the men possessing a strong belief in God, of high moral values. And all the history of Russian Masonry, the list of Russian Masons, proves that it has succeeded in this. The names of I. Yelagin, A. Suvorov, N. Novikov, A. Pushkin, M. Garder, and others, are the best proof. During the times of Catherine II the Great, Paul I, Alexander I, Nikolas I, Alexander II, Alexander III, Nikolas II, our Brethren used to be the basis of Russian elite and had introduced a lot necessary changes into the Russian Society, propagated the ideals of humanitarianism, contributed to developing new Laws, and so on. Continuously, during all its history, Russian Masonry has evolved as a part of the Whole—the Freemasonry. Deep and friendly relations with our Brethren from Great Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, and other countries have always been characteristic of Russian Masons. Visiting our meetings, exchanging new ideas and literature, helping in the organization of new Lodges, foreign Brethren took part in the activities of the Russian Masonry. Of course, Russian Brethren have visited the meetings of European and American Lodges, took part in Masonic activities since the Willhelmsbad Convention up to the present time. And now, our foreign Brethren take part in the meetings of our Lodges, when staying in Russia. We are always delighted to see them. After the more than 70-years’ recess, or “sleeping” period that was due to the laws of our not long ago closed society, prohibiting the very existence of any group, the aims of which were not precisely the same as the aims of governing party, the Russian Freemasonry has been revived. Actually, our history has not interrupted, and all this time Russian Masonry has been keeping and developing its ideas, its principles and traditions, in other countries. Feeling deep gratitude towards our Brethren like Mikhail Vassilyevitch Garder, reading the history and the records of the meeting of Russian Lodges in France, we without a shadow of doubt say that the Russian Masonry of today is the genuine offspring and descendant of the Russian Masonry of the times of A. Pushkin and A. Suvorov. The Fraternity not only has revived here, but it constantly grows and develops. The Grand Lodge of Russia was constituted by the Grand Loge Nationale Francaise on June, 24, 1995. We have been recognized now by 70 Grand Lodges. Note: Concerning our English-not-speaking Brethren, we think that language difficulties cannot be an unsurpassable obstacle for our work, and we would be very glad if you anyway contact us. We are always very glad to see you, Brethren! As you know, Masonry in Russia used to be very strongly oppressed during the Soviet period, and due to this and the fact that public oppression still goes on, there the Web certainly lacks objective and publicly available information concerning Russian Masonry. However, now, you can view some
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opinions, notes, observations and researches made about Russian Masonry by our foreign Brethren: “Russian Freemasonry,” by Wor. Bro. Dennis Stocks, Barron Barnett Lodge; http://www.casebook.org/dissertations/freemasonry/russianfm. html; “RUSSIAN FREEMASONRY: A NEW DAWN,” http://members.aol.com/ houltonme/rus.htm; 4. A Brief History of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. Freemasonry Tasmania Vol. 26.1 (January 2011), www.freemasonrytasmania.org. This is but a brief history, first in Van Diemens Land as we were known, then later as Tasmania. From individual Lodges, to what we have today. Amongst the arrivals in Hobart Town from Norfolk Island in 1807/08 when that settlement was abandoned were a number of Masons who belonged to a Lodge known as St Johns Lodge No 1. This Lodge did not possess a Charter but there is evidence that it existed both on Norfolk Island and later in Van Diemens Land. There is no record of meetings in Hobart Town but press reports between 1814 and 1820 give details of their activity. In 1825 the 40th Regiment 2nd battalion South Lancashire arrived in Van Diemens Land having attached to it Thorntons Lodge No 284 Irish Constitution. It was a common practice for these travelling Charters to be attached to Regiments. There are records of this Lodge admitting Civilians in 1825.This Lodge issued a Dispensation in March 1827 for a Civilian Lodge to be formed in Hobart Town. This Lodge was known as Tasmanian Lodge No 313 IC and opened in circa 1828 and was the first Civilian Lodge in the State. In 1844 Tasmanian Union Lodge was founded under the English Constitution being numbered 781 EC and after the renumbering of English Lodges in 1863 became No 536 EC. The first Lodge under the Scottish Constitution was formed in 1876 and was known as St Andrew Lodge No 591 and a half S.C.—and later became No 6 TC, under the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. A number of provincial and district Grand Lodges from the 3 constitutions formed over the years until our own Grand Lodge formed in 1890. Formation of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania: In 1890 there were 7 English, 7 Irish and 5 Scottish Lodges in the Territory and representatives of these lodges met in the Hobart Town Hall on Thursday The 26th of June and formed The Grand Lodge of Tasmania by passing the following resolution which formed the basis of Union. “That the under mentioned Lodges having agreed to aid in the formation of a Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Tasmania, according to the Ancient Landmarks and Established Customs of Freemasonry, it is resolved that the said Grand Lodge is hereby Established this 26th Day of June A.L. 5890 / A.D. 1890 and that the capital of the colony shall be the seat of Masonic Government….” 6. Freemasonry in Israel. Freemason 42:3 (Spring 2010), Grand Lodge of New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory. In Jerusalem Masonic lodges often meet in “Freemason’s Hall” in King Solomon’s Quarries. Israel is a country of immigrants. The cosmopolitan origin of its population is reflected in the large number of lodges operating in foreign languages. Apart from Israel’s two official languages (Hebrew and Arabic), there are lodges working in: English, French, Spanish, German, Rumanian, and Turkish. These lodges differ not
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only in language, but also in their rituals. Hebrew and Arabic-speaking lodges generally work according to standard rituals approved by the Grand Lodge, based on the English rituals. Foreign language lodges generally use the rituals habitual in their countries of origin. “Lodge Raanana,” for instance, which was founded by immigrants from South Africa and Rhodesia, uses the Netherlands ritual. Spanish-speaking lodges use the Scottish Rite ritual, widely used in Latin America and Spain. Freemasonry is one of the few institutions that actively promote better understanding between the different ethnic and cultural segments of Israel society, particularly between Jewish and Arab brethren, also assisting in the social integration of immigrants. Three Volumes of the Sacred Law. Three Volumes of the Sacred Law are opened side by side upon the altar in every lodge in Israel: the Hebrew Bible (TaNaCH), The Christian Bible, and The Koran. The official seal of the Grand Lodge encloses the symbols of the three great monotheistic religions: The Jewish Star of David, Christian Cross, and Muslim Crescent, all intertwined within the square and compasses. Frequently, joint meetings are held between lodges, so that sometimes three or more different languages are heard in the course of a single meeting. Individual lodges, and Grand Lodge itself, perform numerous charitable activities, including donations of expensive medical equipment to hospitals, help to the blind and elderly, and food for the needy. The Order maintains a parents’ home in Nahariya, a town near the Lebanese border. Grand Lodge meets in Tel-Aviv, but there are Masonic Temples in allimportant cities, from Nahariya in the north to Eilat, Israel’s southern port on the Red Sea. In Acre, the Masonic Temple is located in the Old City, in a building with the characteristic arches and vaults of medieval construction. Masons Meet in the Cave of Zedekiah. In Jerusalem, the “Freemasons Hall” inside King Solomon’s Quarries (or Cave of King Zedekiah) is used several times a year to conduct Masonic meetings, generally in the Mark Degree, usually conducted in English and attended by numerous brethren from abroad. The underground quarry could explain what is written in the Bible, that no sound of metallic tools was heard at the building site of the Temple. If the stones were dressed underground, no noise would have reached the Temple site. Jerusalem is the city of King David, who, in the 10th century BC, unified the Holy Land under his rule and established Jerusalem as his capital. His son, King Solomon, built a Temple to the God of Israel, which became the archetypical Temple in Western thought, and a central subject in Masonic tradition. King Solomon’s Temple already appears in the Old Charges of Operative Masons used by medieval lodges, and many legendary and ritual features of various Masonic degrees are related to its construction and architecture. Jerusalem is the Focal Point. For both Christians and Jews, Jerusalem is the focal point of the world, the place where heaven and earth touch each other (Heavenly and Earthly Jerusalem). In the Middle Ages, some maps show Jerusalem as the centre of the world, with Europe, Asia, and Africa radiating from it like the petals of a flower. Jerusalem is mentioned in the Old Testament no less than 656 times, in addition to other appellations such as “The Holy City,” “The City of Truth,” “The City of God,” “The City of Peace,” “The City of David,” etc. In 586 BC, King Solomon’s Temple was razed by Nebuchadnezzar. A second Temple was erected by Jews returning from the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BC, and was rebuilt and greatly enlarged by King Herod. The Western Wall (formerly known as the “Wailing Wall”) is a striking remnant of the Herodian
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Temple. After the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, the whole area has been opened up and now a large section of the wall has been exposed, part of which can be followed through underground passages. Some of the huge Herodian ashlars are among the largest construction stones in the world. Eight Masonic Lodges in Jerusalem. The newly-opened Museum of the History of Jerusalem, at King David’s Tower, near the Old City’s Jaffa Gate, gives a fascinating account of the city’s 3000 year history. Other places in Israel with strong Masonic connections, such as Jaffa (Joppa) and Acre (Templars), are within driving distance of Jerusalem. There are eight lodges working in Jerusalem, all of them under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge. Most work in Hebrew, “Holy City Lodge” works in English. The Masonic Temple is located at 13 Ezrat Israel St., off the main thoroughfare of the New City, Jaffa Road. Other attractions in Jerusalem include the Israel Museum, where the original Dead Sea Scrolls are in exhibition, among many fascinating archeological discoveries, some of them thousands of years old. The world-famous Yad Vashem memorial perpetuates the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. The Recently Opened Bible Lands. Museum explores the history, art, and architecture of the Holy Land throughout the ages. In 1993, the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel celebrated its 40th anniversary. It maintains close fraternal ties with regular Grand Lodges throughout the world. Frequent visits by delegations and individual brethren from abroad give testimony to the universality of our Order. Despite its small size, the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel can be proud of having been able to foster and develop a true fraternal spirit within its lodges, even under the most trying external circumstances. We must endeavor to bring our message of enlightenment, toleration, and fraternal love to all, so helping to build a better world for our children. 5. Early Masonry in Illinois, Robert Kalb, Grand Secretary Emeritus, Illinois Freemasonry Vol.17.1 (Winter 2011). The first Masonic lodge in Illinois was located at Kaskaskia. May 7, 1804, seven brethren residing in or near Kaskaskia, petitioned the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for a dispensation. At the Grand Lodge meeting held June 25, 1804, the petition was laid over for consideration until the next quarterly communication, which was held October 15, 1804, at which time the Grand Master was authorized “to take such measurers thereon as he may deem most expedient.” The dispensation was issued September 24, 1805, to James Edgar, a Past Master, who was authorized to appoint the Wardens and other officers. They selected the name of Western Star Lodge. The charter was issued June 2, 1806. James Edgar was Master, Michael Jones, Senior Warden and James Gilbreath, Junior Warden. The lodge was chartered as Western Star Lodge No. 107, and was constituted by Robert Robinson on September 13, 1806. This was the first authority for a lodge of Freemasons in the “Indiana Territory,” now the State of Illinois. Shadrach Bond, Jr., a member of Temple Lodge No. 26, located in Reisterstown, Maryland, petition for affiliation in Western Star Lodge and was elected to membership on December 27, 1806. He served as Worshipful Master of the lodge in 1815 and 1818. In 1818 he was elected, without opposition, the first governor of Illinois, the only person chosen in this manner. Of this remarkable lodge its historian said: “That little band of brethren furnished the State its first Governor, one United States Senator, two Supreme Court justices, four
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State Senators, twelve national representatives, and many other State and Federal officers.” Other lodges began to spring up in Illinois. In 1815, Shawneetown received a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee organized a lodge at Edwardsville in 1819, and one at Belleville, the following year. During the next two years, the Grand Lodge of Missouri instituted lodges at Upper Alton, Vandalia, Jonesboro, Covington and Springfield. The Grand Lodge of Indiana organized a lodge at Albion. December 9, 1822, representatives from most of these lodges met in Vandalia and organized the first Grand Lodge of Illinois. Two days later, Governor Shadrach Bond was elected Grand Master. In addition to the lodges that organized the Grand Lodge, charters were granted to Palestine, Carrollton, Carlyle, Lewistown, Galena, Atlas and Shawneetown. This new Grand Lodge appeared to be blessed; it had a membership unusually large for a beginning Grand Jurisdiction, controlled adequate funds, and was manned by very eminent men; and yet, after holding a final Grand Communication in January 1827, it vanished completely! Some of the lodges that it chartered continued to meet for more than two years after that final Grand Lodge communication. Union Lodge No. 14, of Galena was the last to close. June 11, 1829, it voted to return its charter and apply to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for a dispensation. With this action Illinois was left without a Masonic Lodge but many faithful brethren waited patiently for the time to come when they could again enjoy Masonic fellowship. December 6, 1834, seventeen brethren met in Quincy and petitioned the Grand Lodge of Kentucky for a dispensation to organize a lodge. The dispensation was granted to Bodley Lodge August 31, 1835, and the lodge was instituted October 19, 1835, by Brother Henry H. Snow who was Deputy Grand Master of the first Grand Lodge in 1825. The charter was granted August 30, 1836, to Daniel Harrison, W.M., Daniel W. Whipple, S.W., Henry King, J.W., and fourteen others, by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, as Bodley Lodge No. 97. Dispensations to organize other lodges rapidly followed. By the end of 1839 lodges had been organized in Quincy, Equality, Jacksonville, Springfield, Galena, Columbus, Alton, Vandalia, Hillsboro and Ottawa, by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and Missouri. Early in 1839, Harmony Lodge No. 24, of Jacksonville, invited the Illinois lodges to meet in Jacksonville for the purpose of organizing a Grand Lodge. The first meeting was held December 27, 1839, a second one January 20, 1840, at which time it was agreed to meet April 6, 1840. The meeting was held in the Masonic Hall in Jacksonville as planned, and our present Grand Lodge was organized. Bodley Lodge No. 97 of Quincy; Equality Lodge No. 102 of Equality; Harmony Lodge No. 24 of Jacksonville; Springfield Lodge No. 26 of Springfield; Far West Lodge No. 29 of Galena and Columbus Lodge No. 20, of Columbus all had representatives present. A lodge of Master Masons was opened after which it was “Resolved, that the several subordinate lodges of Ancient Free Masonry in the State of Illinois here assembled, represented by delegates and proxies properly authorized, consider it a matter of right and as conducive to the general benefit of Masonry, that a Grand Lodge be established in the State of Illinois, and that they now proceed to establish, organize and locate the same accordingly, to be known and designated by the name of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.” Abraham Jonas was elected Grand Master, James Adams, Deputy Grand Master, W.S. Vance, Senior Grand Warden, H. Rodgers, Junior Grand Warden, William B. Warren, Grand Secretary and A. Dunlap, Grand Treasurer, after which the Grand Lodge
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was called from labor to refreshment until April 28th, when the Grand Officers were installed. The Grand Secretary was authorized to issue charters to Bodley Lodge No. 1, Equality Lodge No. 2, and Harmony Lodge No. 3, Springfield Lodge No. 4, Far West Lodge No. 5 UD and Columbus Lodge No. 6. The charter of Far West Lodge No. 5 was never issued. The first four of these lodges are still in existence. At the annual meeting held in Jacksonville October 20, 1840, Stephen A. Douglas of Springfield was elected Grand Orator. The first lodge to be organized in Chicago was LaFayette No. 18, chartered October 2, 1843. We know very little about this lodge because the charter was revoked in 1864, and all the records probably were lost when the office of the Grand Secretary was destroyed by fire in Springfield in 1870. Samuel H. Gilbert was the first Master; C. Jackson, Senior Warden and W. H. Bigelow, Junior Warden. The oldest lodge in Chicago at present is Oriental No. 33. Apollo No. 32 was chartered October 6, 1845, but surrendered its charter three years later. The six lodges that organized the Grand Lodge in 1840 had a total membership of approximately 127. We now have 503 lodges and about 68,000 members and are outnumbered only by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. 6. The Start, and History, of Masonry in Oregon. by M.W.B. Ed Bousquet, Grand Master, Oregon Masonic News XXVIII (April 2011). The first item of business is to give M.W.B. Bob Richmond, P.G.M., thanks for providing much of the information in this article. A little background on how Oregon came to be is important. The Oregon Country, a predominantly American term, came into being via “The Treaty of 1818” between the United States and British North America. The treaty provided for joint control of the land for 10 years. Over time, this arrangement grew to be steadily less tolerable for both sides. On June 15, 1846, “The Oregon” Treaty was signed between the United States and the United Kingdom giving control of the region to the United States. This treaty established the current border between the United States and Canada and settled the dispute about the area now known as British Columbia. James Polk, the 11th President and the fourth Freemason to hold that office, occupied the White House in 1846. Also, the treaty was negotiated by Secretary of State James Buchanan, who became our 15th President and fifth Freemason to be elected to that high office. In 1843 settlers established the independent Provisional Government of Oregon at Champoeg. The Oregon Territory was officially established by Congress in 1848 and included the present states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and those parts of Montana and Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. The Oregon Trail emigrants first entered “Oregon” when they crossed South Pass, in what is now southern Wyoming. The first effort to bring Freemasonry to Oregon was in Oregon City on Feb. 5, 1846, when a notice was posted in the advertising columns of the Oregon Spectator, the first American newspaper west of the Missouri River. It read: “The members of the Masonic Fraternity in Oregon Territory are respectfully requested to meet at City Hotel in Oregon City on the 21st inst., to adopt some measures to obtain a charter for a lodge.” Seven Master Masons responded. After due discussion, they created and signed a petition appealing to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for a Lodge charter in Oregon City. The suggested name, “Multnomah Lodge,” was probably proposed to honor the Indian chief Multnomah, who befriended the white settlers.
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Brother Joel Palmer, an emigrant in 1845 and later a member of Lafayette Lodge No. 3, returned to Missouri and was entrusted to carry the petition to James Spratt in Platte City, Mo. Palmer delivered the petition in the summer of 1846, and on Oct. 17, 1846, Brother Spratt presented the petition to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The charter for Multnomah Lodge No. 84 to be located at Oregon City, Oregon Territory was granted Oct. 18, 1846. So far, so good! Brother Spratt took the charter and sought a proper messenger to carry it back to Oregon City. Finally, in December, 1847, he gave the charter to 26-yearold Pierre Cornwall, a Mason who was heading for Oregon. Brother Cornwall starte6d west from St. Joseph, Mo., with five other men about April 1, 1848, with the charter in a tin cylinder. Due to an encounter with hostile Indians they were detained for several days near Omaha. They then joined a large train of emigrants from Ohio. When they reached Fort Hall, near Pocatello, Idaho, in August, 1848, Brother Cornwall decided to join the rush for gold in California. He gave the charter to Orrin and Joseph Kellogg, both Master Masons on their way to Oregon City. Joseph Kellogg placed the charter in a small rawhide covered trunk about 2 feet long and a foot deep and wide. Joseph made the trunk in 1834 and used brass headed nails and a brass lock to secure it. The brothers delivered the trunk and charter to petitioner Joseph Hull on Sept. 11, 1848. Two years, seven months and six days had elapsed from the date of the notice in the Oregon Spectator and its arrival in Oregon City. The Lodge still owns that historic trunk! That day Brother Hull called the Brethren together and they organized the Lodge on the second floor of a log building owned by Brother William Dougherty. The improvised Lodge furniture included a rough packing box for the Attar, a flour barrel as the Master’s pedestal, a whiskey barrel for the Senior Warden’s station, and a salt pork barrel for the Junior Warden’s station. One needs little imagination to represent these as fitting for the Corn, Oil and Wine of Masonic tradition! Brother Berryman Jennings, who later became the first Grand Master of Masons in Oregon, installed the officers, with Joseph Hull as the first Worshipful Master and the Kellogg brothers and Joel Palmer as officers. Thus commenced the first chartered Masonic Lodge on the Pacific Coast west of the Rockies between Mexico and Canada. Twelve miles down the Williamette River from Oregon City was a settlement made in 1842 by A.L. Lovejoy. He established a landing which for several years was known to the people of Oregon City, then the largest settlement on the coast, as “Twelve Miles Below,” which later became Portland. In May 1850, just seven years after Lovejoy built the first cabin, three Masons (Benjamin Stark, Berryman Jennings and S. H. Tyron), desiring to propagate the principles of the Craft, issued a call for all Masons living in and about the settlement to meet on June 24, 1850, to consider forming a Lodge. Fifteen Master Masons met in a store located near the intersection of S.W. First and Alder Street and they determined to petition the Grand Master of California for a dispensation to open and hold a Lodge in Portland. A petition for dispensation was drawn up by Benjamin Stark on June 24, 1850, and he and S. H. Tyron sailed on the steamer Caroline for San Francisco, where they presented the petition that was issued on July 5, 1850, just 11 days after its signing. Brother S. H. Tyron returned to Portland with it and on July 17, 1850, Willamette Lodge U.D. was organized. John P. Long was installed as Worshipful Master; Ralph Wilcox as Senior Warden; J. W. Hobbs, Junior Warden; William
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King, Treasurer; and Benjamin Stark, Secretary. At a meeting Oct. 21, 1850, the Master and Wardens were authorized to apply for a charter from the Grand Lodge of California. This was granted at the November 1850 Annual Communication. On Jan. 4, 1851, the Lodge received its charter under the name Willamette Lodge No. 11, F. & A.M., and thus became the second Lodge in Oregon Territory. Another group of Masons in Lafayette desired to form a Lodge and petitioned the Grand Lodge of California for a dispensation which was issued in the spring of 1851. The facts relative to the first five years of this Lodge are lost. It is known, however, that the charter was issued May 9, 1851, under the name of Lafayette Lodge No. 15, F. & A.M. There now being three Lodges in the Oregon Territory, Oregon Masons desired to form a Grand Lodge and desired such an organization as a governing body rather than work under two: the widely separated Grand Lodges of Mis souri and California. On Aug. 16, 1851, Brothers Stark and Jennings called a meeting to consider forming a Grand Lodge in the Oregon Territory. Eleven Master Masons attended and resolved to invite the Lodges to send regular accredited representatives to a meeting Sept. 13, 1851. The convention met at 9 a.m. at Multnomah Lodge No. 84 in Oregon City. The credentials of those attending were examined, found to be in proper order and the business of drafting a Constitution was addressed. The convention adjourned until 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 15, 1851, and the discussion of the Constitution proceeded. At the meeting Jennings was elected Grand Master; John Elliott, Deputy Grand Master; William J. Berry, Senior Grand Warden; J C. Ainsworth, Junior Grand Warden; Robert Thompson, Grand Treasurer; and Benjamin Stark, Grand Secretary. These Grand Lodge officers were immediately installed. At 2 p.m., Sept. 15, 1851, the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Territory of Oregon was called to order at Oregon City. By a resolution the original charters of the three Lodges were endorsed on the back with their original name, and numbered according to the dates of their original charters. Thus, Multnomah Lodge changed from No. 84 to No. 1, Willamette Lodge from No. 11 to No. 2 and Lafayette Lodge from No. 15 to No. 3, when the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Oregon formed on Sept. 15, 1851. This year on September 15th [2011] the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Oregon celebrates 160 years of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Remember to preserve and perpetuate our heritage, thereby enabling future generations the opportunity to enjoy the lessons taught by our kind and gentle Craft. 7. The First Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W.B. John L. Cook, Jr., Grand Master, The Minnesota Mason, Vol. 58, No. 4 (Nov-Dec 2010). Masonry has that unique characteristic of having many great Americans woven into its fabric. When I became your Grand Master, I received a gift from one of the officers titled, 10,000 Famous Freemasons, four volumes of work printed in 1957. I am sure you feel as I do, most of these men we only have had the opportunity to read about, but I am proud to call them my brother. I also feel that this is in some way part of the definition of what is known as brethren of the mystic tie. Moreover not because they are famous, but because they have set the example of the way Masons have served their country and set the true
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example for us to follow, and Masons come from all walks of life. Over the past two months I did a two-part article in our e-newsletters, about one of those famous Masons, Prince Hall. If you did not read it, go to our Grand Lodge website. It truly points out work that a Mason did that we should be proud of. As I reviewed these volumes, there was one name that I did not find, but it is the one that every Mason in Minnesota should know, especially if you became a Mason in the last ten years. That Mason is the late Alfred Elisha Ames. Minnesota history calls his life a “Great Success.” A. E. Ames was a native of Colchester, Vermont, where he was born December 13, 1814. He was only able to attend common school a few months a year, while working on his parents’ farm the remainder of the time. Under the influence of his industrious parents, his mind was fitted to look beyond his immediate surroundings and win his way to an honored and useful career. In 1832 he went to Painesville, Ohio. During the winter, he went to school, working for his board with a doctor. This work brought him to the realization and strong desire to be a part of medicine. However, he spent much time working in farming and brick making. In 1836, with his newly-wedded wife he emigrated to Boone County, Illinois, where his father and some family members had preceded him. In 1837, his father passed away and all depended upon his exertions to support his own family as well as his widowed mother and family. Now 1838, Ames with only a backpack, started by way of an Indian trail to Vandalia, then the seat of government, with the help of Hon. Stephen A. Douglass, (Freemason, Senator and Congressman, and participant in the Lincoln-Douglas debates), found employment as Deputy of the Secretary of the State and private secretary to Governor Carlin. Then, in 1840, he was able to attend Rush Medical College in Chicago, studying under Professor Daniel Brainerd, working on the professor’s farm by day and studying by night. He went on to work with Dr. R. S. Maloney and developed his first practice. But his record does not stop there; in 1842, he was elected to the Illinois State Legislature from the counties of Boone, McHenry, Kane, Dekalb, and Grundy. Still studying medicine in 1845, Ames graduated from Rush Medical College. During 1847, to strengthen his medical knowledge, he visited hospitals in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati and St. Louis. Then in 1849 he was elected to the Illinois Senate, where he served two terms. In October 1851, he came to Saint Anthony, Minnesota. In search of a home, he built a shanty on the present site of Minneapolis. He then formed a partnership with Dr. J. H. Murphy at Saint Anthony. He was elected to the territorial legislature from Hennepin County in 1852, and in October 1854, he was chosen probate judge. It was Dr. Ames who in 1856 drew the bill for incorporating the village of Minneapolis and was appointed its postmaster. On June 1, 1857, he was elected a member of the constitutional convention, in which he became chairman of the committee on school lands and university. Then in 1860, he became a member of the normal state school board. Even though he had a love for politics he always returned to his medical practice. Before moving to Minnesota, Alfred Elisha Ames was made a Mason in Joliet Lodge U.D. (Under Dispensation) of Illinois, on March 5, 1840. Moreover, he founded several lodges in the cities of Belvidere, Rockton, Roscoe and Rockford, which are all in the jurisdiction of Illinois. Even more impressive, he served as Master of each of these newly chartered lodges. Now that Brother Ames was settled in St Anthony, there through this practice he would meet Masons and personally examine them and investigate their good standing, so he could vouch for them. There were a total of eight,
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nine including him, that met on December 13, 1851, and petitioned the Grand Lodge of Illinois for a dispensation to form Cataract Lodge. I should point out here that there were three lodges formed in Minnesota before there was a Grand Lodge of Minnesota, as previously mentioned, Cataract Lodge No. 121 from Illinois, St. John’s No. 39 from Wisconsin, and St. Paul No. 223 from Ohio. This is important because there must be a minimum of three lodges in order to establish a Grand Lodge. The key issue that these three lodges wanted to ensure was that Minnesota would have a Grand Lodge, thereby having the ability to move Masonry forward throughout the state. On the evening of February 23, 1853, the first communication was held at the Lodge room of St. Paul No. 223; the most important piece of business was to form a Grand Lodge. In order to do that the following resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted by the convention. “Resolved, That it is the deliberate opinion of this convention, that the permanent good of Masonry demands the formation of a Grand Lodge.” The next order of business was to appointment a committee to draft a Constitution and Regulations for the government thereof. Now, this being the first annual convention and Grand Lodge, there was much business that was still conducted. A piece of unfinished business was the motion of Bro. H. N. Setzer, “That the subordinate lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall be numbered according to the date of their respective charters.” Therefore, St. John’s No. 39 became St. John’s No. 1, Cataract Lodge No. 121 became Cataract Lodge No. 2 and St. Paul No. 223 became St. Paul Lodge No. 3. In order to complete the organization of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, it needed to elect Grand Lodge officers for the ensuing year. By a unanimous vote, (11 ballots being cast for him) PAST MASTER ALFRED ELISHA AMES WAS ELECTED THE FIRST MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA. There are two interesting points I wish to conclude with. First, during these early years, there were a number of titles of our Grand Lodge from “The constitution of the Grand lodge of the territory of Minnesota.” then “The Grand Lodge of Minnesota,” even “Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons,” and “Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons.” It was noted that within the first three charters, issued to the three constituted lodges, it read, “The Most Worshipful Alfred E. Ames, Esq., Grand Master of the Most Honorable Society of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Territory of Minnesota.” Then a year later Grand Master Ames addressed the convention as, “The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota,” which still stands today as our official title. Secondly, Grand Master Ames went on to assist in the formation of a number of lodges, namely as a charter member of both Hennepin Lodge No. 4 (consolidated with Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, in 1999), and Khurum Lodge No. 112 (consolidated with Sunlight Lodge No. 323), now Khurum-Sunlight Lodge No. 112. Our first Grand Master served Masonry with great honor and devotion until he united with the Supreme Architect of the Universe, September 1874. 8. Grand Lodge of D.C. Celebrates 200 Years, The Voice of Freemasonry, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2011, “Celebrating Our Founding Brethren,” by Paul D. Dolinsky, PM, Grand Lodge Historian. In 1790 the viability of the city of Washington, like that of the country known as the United States of America, was by no means a certainty. Like the vision of
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the new Republic, a vision of the city existed mostly on paper and in the minds of various founding fathers. What remained at the outset of the last decade of the eighteenth century was to make the vision real and lasting, a challenge for both city and country that continues into the twenty-first century. The viability of Freemasonry in the late eighteenth was also uncertain, although a similar vision existed in the minds and actions of a small group of masons laboring on the construction of the White House, the Capitol, the Navy Yard and other public and private structures in the burgeoning city. On Friday evening, January 21, 2011 the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia enjoyed one of the grandest of Masonic traditions, a Festive Board. Almost two hundred years to the date, 156 brothers shared a tribute to the persistence and vision of 19 men from Federal Lodge No. 15, Columbia Lodge No. 35, Brooke Lodge No. 47, Washington Lodge No. 41, and Potomac Lodge No. 43. The original minutes of Federal Lodge for the stated communication of January 7, 1811, tell the story of that first meeting: “On motion made and seconded it was unanimously “Resolved. That it is right and expedient to establish and organize a Grand Lodge in and for the District of Columbia. The question on the above resolution was taken by ballot, the Delegation from each lodge having one vote. “On motion made and seconded it was further unanimously “Resolved. That a copy of the proceedings of this Convention be sent by the Secretary to the several lodges in this district, and that they be requested to appoint Deputies to meet in Convention *on the second Tuesday of January next at 3 o’clock P.M. at the Union Lodge room in the City of Washington with full powers to form a Grand Lodge and elect and instal Grand Officers. The Convention then adjourned. Test., Charles Glover Secretary.” The Bicentennial Festive Board included many traditions that would be recognized by our founding brethren. These included the singing of “Hail, Columbia,” which was originally written by Philip Phile as “The President’s March,” in honor of 1789 Inauguration of President and Worshipful Brother George Washington, and the “The Taking of Wine,” a venerable Masonic custom in which the Grand Master “takes wine” with various brothers and guests. The evening was highlighted by musical selections sung by Brother Jose Sacin of Hiram-Takoma Lodge No. 10, who is a professional singer and recitalist who has appeared in Opera Houses around the World. He was accompanied on the Piano by Brother Mark Wright, Junior Warden of Federal Lodge No. 1. They performed two arias from the Operas of Brother Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni and Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) and “Ich Liebe Dich” by Ludwig van Beethoven, popular music that would have been known in Washington City in the 1810s. Camaraderie was further strengthened by concluding the evening with the Ceremony of the Seven Toasts and a heart-warming commitment of all attending brethren, the joint singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” by Brother Robert Burns. Washington, D.C. now has many vibrant and progressive constituent lodges and a strong, well-organized Grand Lodge. As Washington City rose slowly above the tidal Potomac flats, brick on brick, stone on stone raised by slaves and free laborers, artisans and architects, so has the bold vision and steady steps taking by our founding brethren. 11. Masonic Ties, Ararat Shrine News 76.5 (May 2011), submitted by Noble
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Gil Head. On April 12, 1861, the opening shots of the civil war were fired on Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Forty eight days later, May 30, 1861, Clay Lodge #207 was granted a charter from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The history of Masons in Missouri goes back to 1816, with a charter being granted through the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. A Masonic Lodge was functioning in Missouri before Missouri was admitted as a state in 1821. The first Master of Clay Lodge was L. M. Lewis, who served in that capacity for the years of 1861, 1862, and 1863. Prof. Lewis (WM) erected a two story frame building about 1860 and organized a school, called Normal College, because many of the young men and ladies of the surrounding area could take advanced work–above the elementary level, and become school teachers. The second floor was used by the Masonic Lodge (#207). The Lodge first met in this building in Greenville for about 23 years, which is located near the South entrance of Watkins Mill State Park. The building was long ago destroyed but the footer can still be seen in the area. The Lodge was located in Claysville for about 5-6 years and moved to Excelsior Springs in 1889 and has been there since that time. There was a need for a permanent location for the Lodge, so on December 22, 1908 the Excelsior Springs Masonic Building and Realty Company, was formed by 20 members of the Lodge, each buying two shares of the Corporation valued at $200.00, for a total of $4,000. The par value of each share was $100, One Hundred Dollars each share. The Articles of Incorporation of the Excelsior Springs Masonic Building and Realty Company was recorded by the Clay County Recorder of Deeds in Liberty, Missouri in Book 153, page 514, John Will Hall, Recorder. The Building Corporation purchased the present building in about 1936. It is located at the corner of Spring and Main Street, in downtown Excelsior Springs. The building was built in 1906-1909 and was known as The Auditorium. On October 18, 1926, a Lodge member, William E. Steck, donated to the Lodge a tract of land on the west edge of Excelsior Springs off of Crown Hill Road. This land was to be used for a Masonic Cemetery. A gift of $10,000 came with the land to be used for maintenance of the Cemetery. The Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Lodge Hall in 1961, and celebrated its 140th anniversary at the United Methodist Church in 2001. Plans are being made to celebrate its 150th anniversary in late May and throughout the year of 2011. The history of the city of Excelsior Springs and Clay Lodge are intertwined. The past leaders of the city in Civic, Charitable, Religious, Educational, and Governmental organizations are found on the membership roles of our Masonic Lodge. Excelsior Springs has been good to Clay Lodge #207 and the Lodge has been good to the city of Excelsior Springs. 9. “There are no strangers in Freemasonry, only friends you have yet to meet,” MW John E Bednash, Grand Master, GL of AF&AM of Delaware. Most Worshipful Bednash finds himself in slim company, if not the only Mason ever to be celebrating Fifty years in Masonry and being the Grand Master of any jurisdiction. Delaware Freemason, #12 (Novembr 2010). Although there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason, the twenty-nine degrees of the Scottish Rite serve to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. A Master Mason who chooses to further his Masonic experience by becoming a 32° Scottish Rite Mason will be expanding upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. While the Scottish Rite Degrees encourage Master Masons to practice self improvement
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through moral reflections, Scottish activities also encourage self improvement by providing a host of social and family activities geared toward promoting a spirit of unity and togetherness. Ill. James T. Elliott, 33° - Are you interested in Further Enlightenment? The York Rite of Freemasonry exemplifies a continuation and a reinforcement of the lessons and principles of the Symbolic Lodge. The Rite consists of three bodies: The Royal Arch Chapter, The Cryptic Council, and the Knights Templar Commandery. The Royal Arch Chapter is the only true appendant body, all others are concordant bodies. The constitution of the United Grand Lodge of England states that Freemasonry consists of three degrees: The Entered Apprentice, The Fellowcraft, and Master Mason—including the Holy Royal Arch. The Royal Arch Degreee portrays the events surrounding the building of the second temple and the recovery of that which was lost in the Third Degree. The Cryptic Degrees present the circumstances that preserved the Lost Word for approximately 500 years. The Knight Templar Orders are Christian in focus and recreate the ceremonies of the ancient chivalric knights. 10. Ohio Masonic History, Committee Report 2010, Proceedings of the 201st Annual Communication, M.W. Grand Lodge of F.& A. Masons of Ohio, pp. 161-163. To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ohio: In 1810, England was in the 11th year of its war with France and this was draining them of manpower and food supplies. Given the maritime problems our new nation was having with the British in the period leading up to the War of 1812, they needed to control the Mississippi River Valley and the Ohio Valley. This control was crucial as a large percentage of U.S. farm produce was being shipped to the Gulf via these waterways. In order to achieve this control, the British encouraged uprisings between the Indians and the settlers. Around this time the Indian chief Tecumseh, together with his brother, Tenskwatawa, or the Prophet, was an ardent opponent of the advance of the white man, and denied the right of the United States government to make land purchases from any single tribe. On the refusal of the government to recognize this principle, he undertook the formation of a great confederacy of all the western and southern tribes to hold the Ohio River valley as the permanent boundary between the two races. To this end he visited every tribe from Florida to the head of the Missouri River, and it was while on a visit to the southern tribes that the premature battle of Tippecanoe took place in his home village on November 7, 1811. His brother, the Prophet, led the Indians; General William Henry Harrison directed the American forces. Although the white losses were far greater than the Indians, it was claimed as an American victory, mainly for political reasons. On the outbreak of the War of 1812, Tecumseh joined the British, with 2000 Indians under his command. He was commissioned as a brigadier general. When the British kept retreating, he accused them of cowardice. Finally tiring of retreat; he compelled British General Proctor to make a stand on the Thames River near the present Chatam, Ontario. In the bloody battle which ensued, the Indians and the British were completely defeated by General Harrison, and Tecumseh fell at the head of his group. Because of a presentiment of death, he had discarded his British uniform before the battle and dressed himself in his Indian deerskins.” Many have claimed that Tecumseh was “made a Mason while in Philadelphia for a visit.” The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania says there is no record of this.
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However, some say that by his own admission he “was made a Mason while on a visit to Philadelphia.” Tecumseh was noted for his humane character and success in persuading his tribe to discontinue the practice of torturing prisoners. At the battle of Fort Meigs he saved the American prisoners from massacre. When Ohio joined the Union in 1803, a two-story sandstone building in Chillicothe served as the state capital. In 1809, the General Assembly moved the capital to Zanesville, where a slightly larger capitol building was constructed. In late 1812, with war approaching, the legislature temporarily moved the capital back to Chillicothe, where there was less danger of attack by Native Americans and the British. Before leaving Zanesville, however, the legislature provided for the selection of a new, permanent, centrally located capital city. Legislation enacted on February 20, 1810, provided for the selection of a site “not more than 40 miles from what may be deemed the common center of the state,” ruling out both Chillicothe and Zanesville. On February 2, 1812, the Ohio General Assembly created a new capital city and named it after Christopher Columbus. Later that same year, as part of a deal to move the capital to its present location, four prominent Ohio landholders in the “Franklinton” area gave two ten-acre parcels to the state, one for the site of a statehouse, the other for a penitentiary. On June 18, 1812, the first public sale of town lots in the new capital city took place. In 1814, a small brick Statehouse was built at the corner of High and State Streets. In 1810 six new counties were established. Three were named after Masons; Clinton, Fayette, and Madison. Clinton County was named after George Clinton, Vice President of the United States. Clinton was a member of Warren Lodge No. 17 in New York City. Fayette County was named after French Marquis de Lafayette, close adviser and friend to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Madison County was named after James Madison the fourth President of the United States. The remaining three were Coshocton, Guernsey, and Pickaway. Coshocton County was named after the Delaware Indian words for “Black Bear Town.” Guernsey County was named after the Isle of Guernsey, homeland of many early settlers. Pickaway was named after a miss-spelling of Piqua, a prominent Indian capital city. There were 231,000 people in Ohio in 1810. In 1810 the Grand Lodge met twice, the first being January 1st through the 4th the second a special session called on September 3rd and 4th, 6th and 7th. During the Communication in January it was learned a complaint had been filed against one of the petitioners for Mt. Zion Lodge. This was referred to the “Committee of Grievances.” After a careful study of the case, the committee determined the charges were “totally without foundation in fact or appearance.” The Grand Lodge concurred with the report. The first Grand Lodge “grievance” was happily denied. On motion, Seconded, Resolved. “That the several charters surrendered to this Grand Lodge by the Lodges under its jurisdiction be indorsed by the Grand Secretary, surrendered and canceled in due form, by order of the Grand Lodge, and then returned to the respective Lodges, to remain in the archives thereof for safe keeping; subject, however to the order of the Grand Lodge at all times.” During this session a committee was appointed to develop a blank warrant or charter to be granted to subordinate lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, also a devise for a seal for this Grand Lodge. General Lewis Cass was elected Grand Master; Jacob Burnet, Deputy
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Grand Master; George Tod, Senior Grand Warden; James Kilbourne, Junior Grand Warden; Philemon Beecher, Grand Treasurer; Henry Brush remained as Grand Secretary. Lewis Cass was born October 9, 1782, at Exeter, New Hampshire. In 1800 his family moved to Marietta, Ohio. He studied law in the office of R. J. Meigs. He was raised in American Union Lodge on May 7, 1804, he settled in Zanesville where he became the town’s second attorney. He was elected the first prosecuting attorney of Muskingum County. Cass was the first Worshipful Master of Amity Lodge No. 5 in Zanesville where he received the four degrees of Royal Arch Masonry in one day—August 17, 1804—in American Union Chapter. Later, he became the first High Priest of Monroe Chapter No. 1 of Detroit on February 7, 182 1. Cass was ill on September 3, 1810, when the Grand Lodge held its first “Special Communication.” It was convened “at Masons’ Hall, Chillicothe; with the Deputy Grand Master presiding.” Cass, however, recovered in time to preside over the closing session. During the Annual Communication of 18 10, the Grand Lodge agreed to adopt “the form of the Charter used by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, with the necessary alterations resulting from the differences of By-laws and local situation.” This was later changed and the Charter used by Pennsylvania was adopted. It was also agreed that “the seal used by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, be adopted, with this difference: that the common gavel and trowel be substituted for the beehive, the plumb, and the keys.” Before the special session was closed, the Grand Lodge ordered the Lodges in Ohio “not to confer the degree of Past Master, unless on those who have been regularly elected to fill the chair.” The Lodges were also ordered to confer none “of the higher degrees of Masonry, in any instance, until that time that the Grand Lodge may determine on the propriety of such a procedure, and give further instructions concerning the same.” Two lodges appear on the roles as having been granted their charters in 1810. They are Morning Dawn No. 7 Free and Accepted Masons of Gallipolis and Mt. Zion No. 9 Free and Accepted Masons of Mt. Vernon. By the year 1910 the Free and Accepted Masons had surpassed the International Order of Odd Fellows in membership. In the late 1800s and early 1900s many changes were taking place that helped the nation become a world power. A once predominantly rural nation was becoming a nation of cities. A country whose economy was once based on agriculture was rapidly becoming an industrial giant. From 1860 to 1910 towns and cities developed and grew at a rate unmatched in modern times. While the rural population almost doubled during these years, the urban population multiplied nearly seven times. One of the causes for this change is the shift from farming to industry. A good example would be Henry Fords developing the assembly-line method of mass production copying the meatpacking industry. In 1910, 10.000 Model T automobiles were sold. In 1918 Brother Ford was raised in Palestine Lodge No. 357, Detroit, Mich. In September of 1940 he received the 33`d degree AASR. Grand Master B. F. Perry Jr. of Tuscan Lodge No 342 told the members of the Grand Lodge that on June 15, 1910 American Union Lodge No. 1 had received the President of the United States, William Howard Taft. On the previous evening they had received Judson Harmon, Governor of Ohio. Harmon served two terms as Governor, 1909-13, and U.S. Attorney General under Cleveland, 1895-97, at Newton, Ohio. He graduated from Denison University in 1866 and
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Cincinnati Law School in 1869. He served as Mayor of Wyoming, Ohio, Judge of Court of Common Pleas, and Judge of the Superior Court. He was a member of Walnut Hills Lodge No. 483, Cincinnati, and elected honorary member of American Union Lodge no. 1 at Marietta on July 18, 1910. Grand Master Perry told the Grand Lodge on October 19, 1910: “The beautiful lessons taught by our ceremonies have this year been imparted to more applicants than in any other period in the history of this Grand Jurisdiction. We are not only numerically stronger, but I believe the lodges, as well as the individual members of the Craft, are doing more toward the up-building of character, more nearly fulfilling the mission of the great Brotherhood, than ever before.” Freemasonry continues to patiently play an increasingly important role in American culture. When Henry Ford received the 33º AASR he stated: “Masonry is the best balance wheel the United States has, for Masons know what to teach their children.” 11. Oklahoma Masonic Degree Team, from Empire State Mason Magazine, Summer 2010. Just about every Mason who has been around awhile has heard of the Oklahoma Masonic Degree Team. The Team got its start about 1948 and in 1950 the Team formalized its existence. Every year since, they have performed the Master Mason Degree throughout the United States and Europe. Existing for over 50 years, some of the original cast are still involved. The Native American Nations currently represented on the team are Apache, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, Keetoowah, Oneida, Ottawa, Quapaw, and Shawnee. In the past members have been Delaware, Kaw, Kiowa, Pawnee and Ponca. This is the “oldest Degree Team” in existence today because as a Team the group has never stopped or had a break since inception. Don’t pass up the chance attend an “Indian Degree.” You won’t regret it. 18. Sesquicentennial Observance of Chartering of Grand Lodge of Missouri. Cape Girardeau Bulletin, page 19, Thursday, April 22, 1971. [Note from EOW: I was present at this event.] All Southeast Missouri Freemasons, their wives and families are invited to Southeast Missouri State College Sunday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. to participate in a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Missouri. The development of this Grand Lodge, as well as historical interest about the chartering of subordinate lodges in Southeast Missouri, is related in the following report by Wes Cook. A few members of Masonic Lodges situated in Herculaneum, St. Charles, and St. Louis met in St. Louis to plan the formation of a Grand Lodge on February 22, 150 years ago. Soon, a constitutional convention was held and the organization completed. At the same time, the citizens of the area were awaiting a formal granting of statehood for the area. A constitutional convention was held and Alexander McNair, from Missouri Lodge #12, a man influential in the formation of the Grand Lodge, was elected the first Governor at the first state constitutional convention. Thus, these two great organizations came into fruition during the same year. Within a few brief years the interest and influence of Missouri Freemasons was to give birth to lodges in Illinois, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, New
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Mexico, Oregon and California. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri became recognized as the “Mother” Grand Lodge of the Western United States. The traditions, philosophy, laws and ritual of Freemasonry, formally outlined n the first Grand Lodge of Freemasons established in London, England, in i June of 1717, had been carried into the “new world” by the colonists. Now they were borne west of the Mississippi by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Gen. Henry C. Dodge, Maj. Andrew Henry, Dr. John H. Robinson, Stephen F. Austin, Pierre Chouteau, Jr., Charles Bent, Joshua Pilcher, Bernard Pratte, Jr., Dr. David Waldo, and others. Col. Rufus Easton was the first Freemason of record in the then Louisiana Territory. He became the first Postmaster of St. Louis in 1804. The first lodge of Freemasons in the territory was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at Ste. Genevieve on July 17, 1807. Its members included Gen. Dodge; Aaron Elliott, a pioneer physician and the first Master of Ste. Genevieve’s Louisiana Lodge No. 109; Lewis F. Linn, an early United States Senator who achieved a national reputation as the “Model Senator”; explorer Francois Valle; Dr. Robinson, another western explorer, and Stephen Austin. Meriwether Lewis became the first Master of St. Louis Lodge No. 111, the second lodge chartered by Pennsylvania in the territory in 1808. Missouri Lodge No. 1 in St. Louis is the oldest continuous lodge in the state today and began work under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Tennessee as Missouri No. 12 in 1815. It was joined by representatives of Joachim No. 25 at Herculaneum and St. Charles No. 28 in founding the grand Lodge of Missouri. Edward Bates, a member of the first state constitutional convention, who was to serve as Missouri’s first attorney general and later as U. S. attorney general in Lincoln’s cabinet, was chairman of the Grand Lodge organizational meeting. Bates was Master of Missouri No. 12 for three years. On April 24, 1821, the Constitution drafted by Bates, Nathanial Simonds and William Bates, was adopted. Thomas F. Riddick, another member of the first state constitutional convention, was selected as the first Grand Master, or chief executive officer of the fraternity in Missouri. The Grand Lodge officers were installed in ceremonies at a Baptist Church on May 4 and returned to the converted attic lodge room to conduct the first semiannual communication of the new Grand Lodge. The first annual communication, or business and legislative session of the new Grand Lodge opened Oct. 1, 1821, less than two months after President James Monroe signed the bill formally granting statehood to Missouri. By 1868 the fraternity had est ablished lodges throughout the state: Clarksville 1830, Palmyra 1831, Monticello 1842, and Memphis 1852, along the northeastern border; New Madrid in the Bootheel in 1849; Trenton 1850, and Princeton 1853 on the north central border; Savannah 1844, and Rockport 1856 in the northwest corner; Liberty 1840, Independence and Weston 1842, Neosho 1846, Westport 1849, along the western border; Arrow Rock and Boonville 1841, and Fulton, Fayette and Richmond 1842, in the central section; and Alton on the southern border in 1868. Since its beginning the Grand Lodge of Missouri has grown until today it has 590 lodges with a membership of more than 110,000. Author and historian William R. Denslow of Trenton, says lodge records disclose that three territorial governors, Gen. James Wilkinson, Meriwether
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Lewis, and William Clark, and 36 of the 46 governors elected since Missouri became a state, including Warren E. Hearnes, have been Freemasons. Three governors, Hamilton R. Gamble, Alexander Monroe Dockery, and Forrest C. Donnell, served as Grand Masters. The fraternity also numbered 163 of the 308 men elected to the U. S. Congress from Missouri among its members. President Harry S. Truman created quite a ruckus in 1949 when he described his services as Grand Master of Missouri Freemasons as “the highest honor that ever came to me.” Some critics suggested that “if Mr. Truman doesn’t consider being President of the U.S. a far greater honor, the voters should…return him to his Missouri Masons….” Truman was Grand Master in 1940-41 while in the U. S. Senate and while President in 1950 was Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, a lodge with a worldwide membership of Masonic students and scholars. Truman’s regard for the position of Grand Master was, he said, based on the fact he did not solicit the office. “I was recommended for the Grand Lodge line by a Republican and I later learned that the appointment was concurred in by two other Republicans.” Truman says, “Masonry has always meant much in my life. I have been Master of a Lodge, secretary, district lecturer and district deputy grand master, and have held all of the offices in the Grand Lodge….I value it, Grand Master, above all because to be a Grand Master of Masons one must be more than a good public relations man—he must have a background based upon the noblest of principles, and he must bear the respect and esteem of the good men who make up the craft. “Freemasonry is a system of morals that is based entirely on the Scriptures,” Truman has explained. “It takes good men and endeavors to make them better. Its principles, which are taught in the book which we open upon our altars, are the principles which make for good citizenship and upright living.” Today as Missouri Freemasons observe their sesquicentennial, Truman and former Gov. Donnell—political opposites—are the oldest living Past Grand Masters. Both are 86, but Truman is the older by about three months—May to August. The fraternity is holding nine area celebrations—April 2 in Independence, April 17 at Montgomery City, California and Warrensburg, April 18 in St. Joseph, April 25 in Cape Girardeau, April 28 in Springfield, May 23 in Palmyra, June 6 in St. Louis, and will climax its observance with a special program during its 150th annual communication in St. Louis, Sept. 27-28. 12. Why President McKinley Became a Mason. From Olive Branch Lodge #576 “The Daylight Lodge” Trestleboard (April 2011). When General Horatio King asked William McKinley how he happen to become a Mason he explained: “After the Battle of Opequam, I went with our surgeon of our Ohio regiment to the field where there were about 5,000 Confederate prisoners under guard. Almost as soon as we passed the guard, I noticed the doctor shook the hands with a number of Confederate prisoners. He also took from his pocket a roll of bills and distributed all he had among them. Boy-like, I looked on in wonderment; I didn't know what it all meant. On the way back from camp I asked him: “Did you know these men or ever see them before?” “No,” replied the doctor, “I never saw them before.” “But,” I persisted, “You gave them a lot of money, all you had about you. Do you ever expect to get it back?” “Well'“ said the doctor, “If they
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are able to pay me back, they will. But it makes no difference to me; they are brother Masons in trouble and I am only doing my duty.” “I said to myself, If that is Freemasonry I will take some of it for myself.” 13. Tom Mix Un-Mixed. In Emessay Notes (August 2010) a brief note was included on TOM MIX, based on information from the famous four-volume 10,000 Famous Freemasons. The following correction appeared in October 2010: TOM MIX—In a recent issue of Emessay Notes an article on Tom Mix was printed containing very inaccurate information. One of our readers—Richard H. Geyer, a member of Pollock Lodge #502 in Tarentum, PA sent us the following email: As a resident of Pennsylvania, and with a personal interest in TOM MIX (movie actor/star) because I frequent the Mix Run area of Cameron County, please allow me to point out that Pennsylvania history records Tom Mix as being born at Mix Run, Pennsylvania January 1880. Tom Mix has been a local (Mix Run) hero for the past 130 years and his “life story” is well known throughout this region. Further, Tom Mix’s military history, as reported in the NOTES is very much in question. This email set in motion more intensive research into the history of Tom Mix. The history used in the original article was taken directly from “Denslow’s 10,000 Famous Freemasons” which, apparently, was quoting an earlier source. MSA would like to thank Bro. Geyer for calling this error to our attention and allowing us to make this correction. — Editor Please correct the bracketed part in your copy. The following is NOT correct! TOM MIX: [Tom Mix was born on January 6, 1880 in El Paso County, Texas. In his early life he was a cowboy in Texas, Arizona, Wyoming and Montana. He served in the Army in the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and with the British in the Boer War. Returning to America he served as Sheriff in Kansas and Oklahoma, as a deputy U.S. Marshall and a Texas Ranger,] as a livestock foreman in Oklahoma and as a member of the Sells-Floto Circus. He began his motion picture career in 1910 but did not become famous until he joined Fox in 1917. In 1933 he organized his own Circus and Wild West Show making appearances in the US and Europe. He was killed in an auto accident in Florence, Arizona on October 16, 1940. Tom Mix was raised in Utopia Lodge No. 527, Los Angeles, CA on February 21, 1925 and was an active member of the “203 Club” taking part in degrees. He was buried with Masonic honors. (Source: The Philatelic Freemason—May/June 2010) 14. Alfred P. Murrah, DID YOU KNOW? From “The Stamp Act,” in The Northern Light, Vol. 41, No. 4 (November 2010), published by AASR, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. We are all aware of the terrible tragedy that occurred at the Murrah building in 1995, but did you know the man for whom the building was named—Alfred P. Murrah—a federal judge on the US Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit was an Oklahoma Mason? Judge Murrah was a member of Capital City Lodge #516, Oklahoma City, OK. The building in which the lodge met, at the time, was later sold and is now the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. 15. John J. Pershing was born Sept. 13, 1860, near Laclede, MO. He graduated from West Point in 1886 and was commissioned in the cavalry. He
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was a military instructor at the University of Nebraska. After serving time in the Philippines and as commander at The Presidio, he was placed in command of the AEF and sent to France. He was promoted to the rank of general in 1917 and General of the Armies of the U.S. in 1919. He returned home and served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1932. He died in Washington, DC, on July 15, 1948. Bro. Pershing was a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 19, Lincoln, NE, receiving his degrees in 1888. He was made an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, receiving his certificate from Harry S. Truman in 1942. France honored John J. Pershing with the issuance of a stamp on June 13, 1987. 16. Joseph Priestly, The Maine Mason (Winter 2010-2011), in a series from The Maine Masonic College, “Minutes of Old Builders Lodge #1000,” by Bro. George M. A. Macdougall, Vice Chairman, Board of Regents, MMC. When we think of architects, engineers and scientists who have influenced the Art that has created the modern world around us, we would probably think of men such as M Pei and Frank Lloyd Wright. However, these men have not changed the Art as much as they have mastered the use of it. This is one article in a series on the people who created, discovered or redefined how modern architecture, engineering and science came about. In our last two installments of the minutes of Old Timers Lodge # 1000, we learned a little bit about Sir Isaac Newton. For this installment of the Minutes, think of trying to discover something you don’t know exists; something you can’t weigh; and something you can’t even see! Seems impossible doesn’t it! But people did it. The subject of these minutes of Old Builders Lodge #1000 is one of those outside the box thinkers by the name of Dr. Joseph Priestly. He was born on March 13, 1733 in England and died February 6, 1804 in Pennsylvania. In between, he kept his life in constant controversy. Joseph held some ideals that we can understand today but were rather different in his day. At one point in his life his house was burned down by his fellow villagers and he was forced to flee England. The thing that really set folks off about him was that he believed that the government had no right to decide what religion one should be. In this, he was what was known as a Dissenter. These Dissenters gave rise to religious beliefs such as the Anglican Church. When the time came to leave his country, there was no question that he would go to the newly formed country of one of his best friends, Benjamin Franklin. It was Franklin who got Priestly interested in electricity and he went on to write a book that was used for the next hundred years. In 1767 he wrote The History and Present State of Electricity: the first half was the history of what people knew about electricity to that time and the second was Priestly’s experi ments and thoughts on what needed to be tried in the future. Priestly believed that the knowledge from every new discovery opened the door for more experi ments. One of his discoveries was that charcoal could conduct electricity when before it was only thought water and metals could. He also developed the first thoughts that electricity followed an inverse square law similar to Newton’s law on Gravitation (Force of attraction between two masses = Gm1m2/r2). This was actually developed later by Charles Coulomb who gave us Coulomb’s Law which states “Like charges repel, unlike charges attract.” Who else was influ enced by this book developed by Priestly? Michael Faraday and James Maxwell, who studied electromagnetism; Alessandro Volta, who discovered the battery;
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William Hershel, who discovered infrared radiation. But that is not Priestly’s big discovery. One day while experimenting with some material from a nearby brewery (No, not beer!), he discovered that you could dissolve carbon dioxide in water. In doing so he discovered soda water. He was a strong believer that discoveries need to be shared and never tried to capitalize on his discovery. Of course others like J.J. Schweppe saw the benefits and ran with it. So, thanks to Joseph Priestly we have soft drinks today but that was not his big discovery either. So what is Dr. Joseph Priestly best known for? What was this teacher, tutor, and minister who did experimentation in his spare time best known for in the history books? The discovery and isolation of the gas we know as Oxygen. How did this come about? It was currently thought that there was a substance inside things that burned called phlogiston. When things were burning they gave off this substance. When the air was full of it, things could no longer burn. That is why things that burn got lighter. Makes sense right? The problem was, and it was recognized at the time, metals gain weight when burned (because they grab the oxygen out of the air as they oxidize or in the case of iron, rust). Despite this fact, the theory lasted for over 100 years and was wholeheartedly believed by Priestly! In fact his name for Oxygen was “dephlogisticated” air. While in Paris he was talking about his discoveries when he met Antoine Lavoisier and told him about his “dephlogisticated” air. Lavoisier recognized the significance of this discovery and repeated Priestly’s experiments, even adding some of his own. It was Lavoisier who coined the phrase Oxygen. Interestingly enough, Oxygen was also isolated by the Swedish chemist and apothecary Carl Wilhelm Scheele, probably by 1773. Of the three people, Priestly is given the credit for the discovery. So, how did he isolate something you can’t see? By heating red mercuric oxide and collecting the gas given off, he had isolated Oxygen, inadvertently reversing the oxidation process. He then did experiments with flame and animals to prove the isolation of the “new” gas. In Priestly’s experiments, he observed that fire ate up Oxygen and that plants produced it setting up a whole new field to study leading to the discovery of photosynthesis. Priestly believed that by studying the natural world, people would learn how to become more compassionate, happy, and prosperous. 17. Brother Ernest Borgnine, Grand Lodge Bulletin (Iowa) 112.2 (June 2011). Brother Ernest Borgnine, the well known actor and Freemason, was named the 47th Life Time Achievement Award recipient from the Screen Actors Guild. He was recognized on January 30 at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Brother Borgnine is a long-time Freemason whose Mother Lodge is Abingdon Lodge No. 48 at Abingdon, Virginia. He is also a Scottish Rite Mason and has been honored with the Grand Cross Award. He has received the York Rite Medal of Honor from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America and the Ben jamin Franklin Medal from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The only other Mason to receive the Life Time Achievement Award was Red Skelton in 1987. [The late Richard R. “Red” Skelton (1913-1997) was raised in Vincennes Lodge No. 1 (Indiana) in 1939.] Emessay Notes (Masonic Service Association) of March 2011 reprinted the following from The Scottish Rite Journal, March/April 2011:
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18. Bro. Jack La Lanne. The Scottish Rite Journal, March/April 2011. Bro. Jack LaLanne, KCCH, passed away on January 23, 2011. He was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert, celebrity, lecturer, and motivational speaker who was widely referred to as “The Godfather of Fitness.” Bro. LaLanne gained worldwide recognition for his success as a chiropractor and body-builder and for his incredible feats of strength and endurance. Through his career, he won numerous awards including the Horatio Alger Award from the Association of Distinguished Americans, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hall of Fame. Francois Henri “Jack” LaLanne was born September 26, 1914, in San Francisco, California. At age 15 he heard Paul Bragg speak on health and nutrition which had such a powerful influence it motivated Jack to focus on his diet and exercise habits. He was truly a pioneer as he studied Henry Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body and concentrated on bodybuilding, chiropractic medicine, and weightlifting, something virtually unheard of in the 1930’s. In 1936 Bro. LaLanne opened a health club in Oakland, California, and designed several exercise machines. He had a television show from 1951 to 1985, and was one of the first national “fitness gurus,” encouraging everyone to exercise regularly and eat healthy. Bro. LaLanne was raised a Master Mason on March 17, 1949, in Chateau Thierry Lodge No. 569 which later merged with Crow Canyon Lodge No. 551 in Castro Valley, where he was still a member. He received the 32°, Master of the Royal Secret, in the Valley of Oakland, California, on October 16, 1950, and received the rank and decoration of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 2009. 19. How Relevant are our Tenets and Cardinal Virtues in Everyday Living. Grand Master’s Message, MW Bro. James W. Rowan, GM of F&FM of Arizona, in Arizona Masonry Vol. 35 No 3 (February 2011). Brethren, During the month of January there have been several things that have taken place; some of catastrophic proportion, and some with less significance. We lost an icon of the health industry, Jack LaLane, at 96 years of age due to respiratory complications. Most recently there was the suicide bombing in Moscow and of course the tragic shooting of Congress‑woman Gabriel Giffords and the murders of innocent by‑standers. You are probably wondering why I would even mention this in Arizona Masonry. Many would say this is not the forum world and national problems, and I would agree with that thought. But it really made me think about Masonry and how relevant our Tenets and Cardinal Virtues apply to everyday living. We hold each other above the norm by our three principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. By the exercise of brotherly love we unite men of every country, sect and opinion, and form true friendships. While we have disagreements with each other, we work through those disagreements without violence or mayhem. In relief, we soothe the unhappy, sympathize with their misfortunes, compassionate their miseries and bring peace to troubled minds. In truth we are honest and regulate conduct. We are reminded that our character should be above reproach. How well these tenets are supported by our four Cardinal virtues: Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice. Take a minute to think about what these virtues mean. Temperance, that due restraint on the affections and passions, helps to free the mind from the allurement of vice. Fortitude is that noble and steady purpose of the mind,
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whereby we are enabled to undergo any pain, peril, or danger. Prudence teaches us to regulate our lives according to the dictates of reason and is that habit by which we wisely judge and prudentially determine on all things relative to present as well as our future happiness. Justice is that the standard or boundary of right which enables us to render unto every man his just due without distinction. These virtues enable us to control our thoughts and desires without compromising our principles. Our Tenets and Cardinal virtues are what separate us Masons from the rest of our society. They are ingrained in our minds and hearts from the first time we begin our journey into Masonry. As we attend lodge, observe the degrees, and study and learn the meanings of the degrees, we begin to live these lessons everyday of our lives without giving them a second thought. As Masons, we should always be an example of nobler thoughts, higher deeds, and greater achievements. More importantly, we should demonstrate these traits in our everyday lives, not just when attending lodge. It is by example that we can return some aspect of civility to our daily lives. Never forget that we are all someone’s impression of Masonry. Fraternally, Jim Rowan 20. Flinders: The Map Man, Freemason, Vol. 43 No. 1 (Autumn 2011). “Famous Australian Mason,” United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. Matthew Flinders had a short life of 40 years but packed a lifetime of study and action into those four decades. Flinders was born in Lincolnshire, England in 1774 and joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15. Two years later he sailed with the famous Captain Bligh. Bligh was between the mutiny on the Bounty and the Governorship of NSW when Flinders accompanied him on a two-year voyage to Tahiti. Flinders tended the chronometers and helped to compile the charts on HMS Providence. Flinders was an extremely ambitious man with a fierce determination that lasted all of his life. Early in his career, he noted enviously of Captain Cook: “He reaped the harvest of discovery, but the gleanings of the field remain to be gathered.” And this is what he set out to accomplish. The next major opportunity for Flinders came at the age of 21 when he accompanied Governor Hunter on board the Reliance bound for NSW George Bass was also on board as the ship’s surgeon and this journey was the first of a number of significant adventures shared by the pair. Flinders and Bass unravelled many of the mysteries of the east coast of the Australian mainland. The exploits of the two daring young men included exploring Botany Bay and George’s River in the small boat Tom Thumb. They later circumnavigated Van Diemen’s Land on board Norfolk, discovering Bass Strait and proving Van Diemen’s Land to be an island. In 1799, Flinders was recalled to duty in England where his charts were published by Joseph Banks. Banks persuaded the Admiralty of the importance of charting the coastline of Australia and Flinders set off in January 1801 on his journey aboard the Investi gator, believing that “There will be no need for other men to follow after me.” Flinders explored islands, bays, straits and gulfs around the Australian coastline but these uncharted territories eventually took their toll on the man and the ship. Months at the masthead left Flinders almost a cripple and with the Investigator’s hull rotting right through, the ship was deemed unseaworthy.
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Surviving shipwreck, Flinders made his way back to England in 1802. Oblivious to the war between England and France, he stopped at the French colony of Ile de France (Mauritius) for provisions. He was treated as a spy and imprisoned. Banks campaigned for his release which eventually occurred in 1810. Flinders is credited with being the first person to use the name “Australia,” which appears in a letter to his brother written in August 1804. He will always be remembered for naming Australia, although this was not officially recognised until after his death in 1814. At the time of his imprisonment on Ile de France, Freemasonry was very much in vogue and Flinders was attracted to it and its lifestyle. It is thought he was initiated in Friendly Cultivator Lodge, which met at Plaines Wilhems where he lived on the island. In his journal in July 1807, he refers to celebrating “the fete of St John at the Freemasons’ Lodge established here.” 21. My Contacts With Harry S Truman, By: Brother R. C. Eichacker, Grand Lodge Bulletin (Iowa), Vol. 112, Vol. 1, March 2011. Most of us Masons are aware that Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of our country, as the special train stopped, was a Brother Mason. We may also know that he was Grand Master of Masons in our neighboring State of Missouri in 1940-41. He has a long list of historical and personal experiences which are recorded in libraries, in particular his Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. My association with Bro. Harry Truman and his namesake lodges fall into four meaningful and memorable occurrences. The first contact occurred in the summer of 1948. My father, a Mason as well as a staunch Democrat, took me to Oxford, not far from where Canopy Lodge #290 is located, there to await the arrival of the then sitting President of the United States. A medium size crowd gathered with hopes of seeing and hearing our President Truman, as the special train made its whistle stop. From the rear platform of the special Presidential club car with loud speakers and a few other dignitaries at his side, Bro. Harry spoke the usual political rhetoric. Don’t ask me now or even an hour later on what he expounded. In a short time the train pulled away, touring cross country on what was then the Rock Island Line. Going westward the train passed our home by some seventy-five yards. My second in person contact happened a couple years later in the late summer of 1950. On that occasion President Truman delivered a patriotic speech to me and thousands of boys, young men, and their leaders. It was the first post-war, National Boy Scout Jamboree encampment on the historical and hallowed grounds of Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. Sitting on a grassy hillside a long way from the stage with my fellow Scouts from Iowa, we could barely see him, but could hear his familiar oratory voice over the address system. We saw his limo arrive and depart and could now tell the folks back home that we experienced our President’s visit to the camp. Again I doubt very much that any of us, now some 61 years later, could recall his message other than what Boy Scouts should strive to become. I’m sure he also made reference to the history of the place upon which we pitched our tents, as others had done some 174 years before. Time passes and in 1958, on my second tour of duty, now with Naval Support Activities in Naples, Italy, I was secretary and later president of the Vesuvius Square and Compass Club. It was an organized group of some 65+ Masons from lodges around the world, mainly US military personnel from everywhere, including a second from my hometown, Amana, Iowa. I was happy to find the
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Club and Brothers, having just come from a similar Masonic organization, the Point Oboe Club aboard the carrier USS Essex. During my year as president, a rumor was floating about that the former President was planning to make a trip to Italy. Not passing up any chances like this, I sent him a personal letter to confirm the “scuttlebutt.” A short time later I received a personal reply from Bro. Truman stating he was not making said trip and thanked me for inviting him to our Club in Naples. That correspondence will be added to personal files formerly transferred to our Masonic Library, concerning information about the Italian Grand Lodge. Over the years factions of the Italian postwar Masonic families requested official recognition from the Supreme Council of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. That situation is yet another long story which was outlined in the May 1960 issue of the then New Age Masonic publication. Now comes 2010 and still another unforeseen contact with Harry S. Truman. It was my long time goal to make one last visit to Naples, where 52 years ago in 1957, 1 convinced a farmer’s daughter from Iowa’s O’Brien County to join me in marriage and start life together in a far off city and country. So this last fall I took action to fulfill that dream. Before leaving I was warned by several, the dangers of an “old” man traveling alone in Naples, now known for its street crime atmosphere. It so happens that a week before departure, I was visiting with our Deputy Grand Secretary Tim. He pulls out the Grand Lodge Register and provides me the name and address of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Oriente d’Italy. I email him explaining my situation. He in turn emails Bros. Achille and Michael in Naples. Bro. Achille and I exchange emails and to make the story short, Bro. Achille meets me at the airport, takes me to the “Grand Hotel Oriente” where he had made reservations. How is that for Masonic support? Now you may wonder what that has to do with Harry S. Truman. Achille asked if I knew that there was a military lodge in the Naples area named “Harry S. Truman.” I was of course interested and related my earlier Masonic associations in the area. Two days later while having supper, my waiter informed me of a phone call. On the line was the Worshipful Master of the Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649, inviting me out for supper and a Lodge tour. This shows what can go on behind ones Masonic back. The Italian Bros. told the HST Bros. about me, my whereabouts, and checked on my Lodge membership. The next evening Bros. Carlos and Michael (not the same Michael above) picked me up, we traveled outside the city to the new facilities (the Navy build a complete base away from the city). After some more introductions, the two Bros. took me to their beautiful, small lodge (size of a one car garage) a distance away from the military base in Gricignano. Pictures were taken and stories of our travels exchanged. The Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 was chartered by the Grand Oriente d’Italia in 1963, three years after my departure from Naples. The work is done in English and they use the California ritual or code. As related to me, their work is much more detailed from all standpoints, much like I experienced back in 1955 when I was raised. They meet weekly and tux is the uniform of the night. They have successful fundraising activities involving the military population plus local citizens. When asked about lodge visitors; they are welcome if they can proof their status including valid documents. The Italian lodges, of which there are over 600, are quite different from ours. They have no or little memorization; more of an open book reading ritual. When Italians visit with no English skills, the lodge has some members who help interpret on the spot. Yes, we did end up with a great meal and many more shared stories.
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The end result proves that when a Mason travels, east, west, north or south, in this small world, there are Brothers out there with a smile, helping hand, common goals, and a bond that made this or any Mason glad to be so treated, taken, and accepted. If you wish to know more about this unique lodge, just Google their name and meet the officers and members. If by chance you find yourself in Naples, Italy, not Florida, in need of brotherly love and assistance let them know, (I send you, NO!). Then share, as I did, with a great bunch of Brothers. Upon returning to Iowa with a bag full of memories, Bro. Albert, the new WM, gave me a beautiful picture medallion that I will donate to our Library. It has on it a picture of the painting of Harry S. Truman. The same picture hangs in our lodge, Fidelitas No. 364 in Fairfax, Iowa as well as in No. 649 in Naples, and no doubt other lodges throughout this land. My next goal is to visit Bro. Harry’s library in Independence, Missouri. 22. Emulating the Example Set by Bro. Jose “Dimasalang” Rizal, The Editor, The Cabletow 87.4 (Nov./Dec. 2010) On December 30 [2010], we commemorate the 114th anniversary of the unjust execution by a firing squad of our eminent Brother, Dr. Jose Protacio “Dimasalang” Rizal, on Bagumbayan Field. As we do so, we must renew our resolve to emulate the many virtues which distinguished his conduct both as a man and as a Mason. Foremost of his distinctive virtues or admirable traits of character was his fortitude, his courage to come out against bigotry and com mercialized superstition. Because of this, he aroused the ire of his adversaries, namely, the conservative and reactionary elements in the country, led by the powerful friars, who consequently conspired against him. They put him to death principally because he was a Freemason; yet they claimed that he had abjured or retracted his Masonry. But, as we have been taught in Masonry, we must forgive those who thus blaspheme against the truth and condemn themselves doubly before our eyes. We are sure, anyway, that Bro. Jose “Dimasalang” Rizal used his clear and firm mind for charting our nation’s course to liberty, and that the tyrants were not able to slay his libertarian ideas with the vast resources and power at their command. Bro. Rizal had three pet peeves. First, his ignorant and fearful countrymen who allowed themselves to be enslaved, oppressed, exploited and even brutalized by the vastly smaller number of Spanish interlopers. Secondly, the well-to-do and opportunistic Filipinos who, desirous of getting privileges and benefits from the ruling classes, conspired with the latter in making the indios or native Filipinos suffer torments without equal. And above all, the Spanish ruling classes, led by the friars, who unscrupulously and inhumanly oppressed the indios, as if the latter were not made in God’s image like them. Hence, in his untitled valedictory poem, he apostrophized to Filipinas, his adored country, in the following manner: My idolized country, whose sorrow is the greatest of my sorrows, Beloved Filipinas, hear my very last adieu. Here I leave thee all: my parents, my loved ones. I go to where slaves, executioners and oppressors do not dwell; Where faith killeth not; where He who reigns is God. Clearly, Bro. Jose Rizal was not an atheist. “No atheist can ever be made a Mason.” Because he was a Mason, he had faith in God, hope of immortality, and charity for all mankind. Ironically, however, because he was a Mason, he was hounded, harassed, persecuted, incarcerated, exiled, accused of plotting
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against both Church and State, and finally executed by musketry. Like the GMHA, he chose rather to lay down his life on the Altar of Freedom than forfeit his integrity or be unfaithful to his principles. The claim that he retracted his Masonry is an utter lie. Today certain extremist groups persist in criticizing, attacking and vili fying Masonry and us, its members. We must serve as courageous apologists or defenders of the Fraternity, as well as its public relations agents. This means that we must be able to tell non-Masons clearly, confidently and convincingly the truth about Masonry—what it is, what it is not, what it stands for, and what it is trying to do to transform this world of continuing enmities and inhumanities, of increasing materialism and dog-eat-dog ruthlessness, of highly competitive industrial Darwinism or survival of the fittest, and of declining moral and spiritual standards, into one where will prevail a wiser, juster, more merciful, more humane, more peaceful, and more harmonious social order. This is what Bro. Jose Rizal wanted to bring about when he established La Liga Filipina (The Philippine League), which he intended to be the foundation or cornerstone of his envisioned Filipino nation. As he strongly suggested in the objectives of the Liga, Bro. Jose Rizal envisioned us, as a people, to unite ourselves into one compact, vigorous and homogeneous body, so that we would be better able to extend protection to one another in every want and necessity; to defend one another against all violence and injustice; to dedicate ourselves heroically to attaining the welfare and happiness of the majority, and not to promoting our own interests and those of our families or groups; and to devote ourselves to education, agriculture, commerce, trade and industry, as well as to the study and application of much needed reforms, so that every one of us would have self-reliance. If we would become such a nation, then we would be able to participate on free and equal terms with other peoples in the world in the high enterprise of attaining human solidarity or bringing about universal peace and harmony among God’s creatures. We must continue building up the kind of nation Bro. Jose Rizal and other Mason heroes envisioned to emerge — a nation where would prevail the principles of pagkakaisa, pakikisama, pagkabayani, pagsasarili, and pakikipagkapwa-tao. [EOW: These Tagalog words mean unity, camaraderie, heroism, determination, an human relations.] Let us, moreover, continue diffusing the light and luster of the teachings, precepts, and principles of Bro. Jose Rizal and other Mason heroes and statesmen as widely as we can among our fellowmen, particularly our countrymen, and especially those we rub elbows with each day; for it is, decidedly, a desideratum that, as the late nationalist and Senator Claro Mayo Recto phrased it, we become “a nation of Rizals.” — eF.R.eN 23. Infamous or Strange Masons, By Nelson King, The Green Mountain Freemason 31:1 (Spring/Summer 2010). I have always believed that Masonic Education does not have to be dull, or boring. Why even some of it can be amusing or even down right funny, and to prove it, we’re going to talk about Strange or Infamous men who were, or may have been, Masons. We begin with a Frenchman... The Chevalier Charles D’Eon of France was born on October 5, 1728, and was given the name Charles Genevieve Louise Auguste Andre Timothee D’Eon de Beaumount. He was obviously born of a noble family. He became a Freema son in 1766 in the Lodge of Immortality, No. 376, which met at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand, London, England. He served as Junior Warden
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in 1769 and 1770. He had many talents; he was an expert fencer and soldier, and an able diplomat who successfully negotiated the Treaty of 1763, ending the Seven Years War in which Austria, France, Sweden and Saxony where united against Frederick the Great of Prussia [who was joined by England]. So what, you say? Nothing strange about him so far. Well, let’s look a bit further. He unfortunately had an effeminate appearance, and occasionally masqueraded as a woman. His enemies in France accused him of being a woman masquerading as a man. Masons wondered whether a woman had been initiated into the Craft. The controversy about his sex caused considerable gambling, and speculation got out of hand. Finally an insurance company filed a petition to have the matter adjudicated. Witnesses testified that he was a woman. About this time he accepted an offer of Louis XVI to receive a generous pension, on condition that he return to France, and resume the garb of a woman. From this time on, with rare exceptions, he wore women’s clothes. When he died on May 21 1810, a competent physician performed an autopsy and clearly proved that D’Eon was a man after all. Let’s now return to England and an English Reverend. The Reverend William Dodd was an English Freemason, who was born in 1729, and died in 1777. He was the first Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of England, in the year 1775. He delivered the oration at the dedication of Freemasons’ Hall in London in 1776. He was also the author of many books and literary papers including “Beauties of Shakespeare.” Weakness of character in money matters caused him to be tried for the crime of forgery. He had the effrontery to sign the name of the Earl of Chesterfield, in the matter of 4200 pounds sterling. He was convicted of forgery and executed. The affair created great public commotion and attempts were made both by the City of London, and by 30,000 people who signed petitions to the King to commute the sentence. But [to show how severe English Criminal law was at the time] the sentence was carried out. It was one of the last public hangings in England. Not a good ending for a man of God and a Mason. Now from an Englishman to a Scottish American. Matthew McBlain Thompson was born in Scotland, and was a member of two Scottish Lodges and a Past Master of one of them. He also affiliated with King Solomon Lodge, No. 22, in Montpelier, Idaho when he settled there in 1881. He later demitted from this lodge. He returned to Scotland, but in 1898 he came back to the United States, where he created the “American Masonic Federation.” He promoted the sale of all sorts of “Masonic” degrees by mail, and through paid solicitors or salesmen; they were sent out to organize lodges and grant degrees throughout the United States. [By the way, reduced rates were given for large groups and many joined his special Craft.] In 1915 one of his salesmen was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, and the postal inspector there decided that it was time to break up the gang. He assigned inspector M. G. Price to the case; he spent two years gathering evidence in the United States and also far off in foreign lands. Judge Wade of the United States District Court for Iowa, a non-Mason, presided, and none of the jurors was a Mason. Matthew McBlain Thompson and two others were found guilty of using the U.S. Mails to defraud the public, and were sentenced to serve penitentiary terms of two years and to pay a fine $5000.00 each. In those days this was a lot of money. Now let us look at another American. In 1847 An American visiting England introduced himself as a Major General George Cooke, LL.D., Chancellor of the University of Ripley. He joined Prince of
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Wales Lodge, No. 259. He became a devoted supporter of the Masonic Charities, and actually became vice-president of the Girls’ School, and a life Governor of the Boys’ School and a member of the Benevolent Institution. The Grand Master conferred on him the rank of Past Grand Warden, and appointed Cooke his personal representative to the Grand Lodge of New York. A fund was started to place his bust in Freemasons’ Hall. Yes, he certainly seems to be the type of man who would become the ultimate Mason, generous, devoted, benevolent, humane and philanthropic, an indisputable humanitarian. Undeniably the type of man the Craft needs. But after he had returned to the United States it was discovered that Cooke was a medical quack. He was immediately stripped of all his Masonic honours, and all the money that he had contributed to Masonic Charities was returned to him. Now let me tell you about a mad Englishman. Joshua Norton was born in England on February 4 1819. He engaged in a number of business enterprises in Africa, and emigrated to San Francisco in 1849. He immediately entered the real estate business and accumulated considerable wealth. When he tried to corner the rice market, he lost everything. In order to cheer him up, his friends started to call him “Emperor.” On September 15, 1859 he proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. He donned a blue uniform with brass buttons, epaulets, and a military cap. Instead of sending him off to have his head examined, everyone humoured him because of his pleasant and cheerful disposition. He rode the streetcars free, attended theaters without charge, and was supplied with the necessities of life by those around him. When he ran short of cash, he simply drew drafts on his Imperial Treasury. He issued Royal Proclamations that were designed to better the human race. On Sunday he always attended a church. He played no favourites, but visited them all. Merchants and financiers consulted him on business matters and apparently he gave them sound advice on these matters. What does this have to do with Masonry? Well he was a member of Occidental Lodge of San Francisco, and for a time he lived in the Masonic Temple; some of his proclamations emanated from it. When he passed away on January 8 1880, he was given a Masonic Funeral. Fifty-four years later his grave was moved and a monument was erected over his new grave. Now to a Scottish Canadian. This is one of my very favourite short but true stories. The story of a man who loved his Lodge, ad who [I think] also loved his pocketbook. Miles McGuigan was a member of the 81st Regiment of Loyal Lincholn Volunteers and a member of Merrickville Lodge, No. 55, in St. Lawrence District in Ontario. When he died, it was his last wish that he body be dissected,and then placed in the Merrickville Lodge for future work in the Third Degree. His wishes were carried out, and his bones remained in the Merrickville Lodge until the Lodge Room and building were gutted by fire in 1959. 24. Amateur Radio Club, Ronald Nutter, Secretary, Ararat Shrine News 76.4 (April 2011) By the time you will be reading this column, we will be within days of the Hambash 2011. This will be held on April 23, 2011 at Ararat. If you would like to know more or know someone who would be interested in coming, please direct them to www.hambash.com. Don’t think this is just for Ham Radio Operators.
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If you collect or repair older radios, this is also a good place to find otherwise nearly impossible to find parts. If you also like tinkering around with electronics whether building things on your own or repairing items that have crossed your path, you can also find good test equipment that none of us would probably be able to afford if they were new. Just about everyone has seen the tragic stories of what has happened to the folks living in Japan. What you are not hearing, to quote Paul Harvey, is the rest of the story. With substantial parts of their infrastructure damaged or otherwise obliterated, cell phones are useless without a cluster of towers to repeat their signals and CB Radios can't reach far because of their limited range of just a few miles. This type of event is where Amateur Radio can really shine. Using very basic equipment with nothing more than a car battery or even a couple of solar panels, they are passing messages otherwise known as health and welfare traffic that tells the recipient that the sender is OK and will be in contact soon, to requests for urgently needed medical supplies, to one of a growing number of shelters or temporary hospitals. It is these types of horrific events that Amateur Radio can really shine. For those of you who have shortwave radios capable of receiving SSB (Single Sideband) voice communications, try listening to 3.525, 7.030, 7.043, or 7.075 to listen in on Amateur Radio communications in various parts of the country. Depending on the time of day and atmospheric conditions, you may hear little to no traffic. What is impressive is that with a few emails and communication between Hams around the world, everyone has or is getting the word to not transmit on these frequencies so that they can be kept clear for use inside Japan. I don't know of any other group of folks that can cooperate so quickly with so little effort. For those who would like to see something like this on a similar scale, each year in June there is an exercise known as Field Day where Hams, primarily across the U.S., get together and see how many stations they can contact in a short period of time. This year, the event will fall on June 25 and 26th. Get in contact with me or any member of the Amateur Radio Club and see about stopping by sometime during that weekend to get a taste of it. For some this is a very intense competition of who can get the highest score. For others, it is a way to test your ability to respond in an emergency or try a new method of communication in case you need to do something different in an emergency to know that it will work when you need it. 25. Celebrating Scouting—Masons & Sojourners, The Sojourner, Vol. 87, No. 5 (Sept-Oct 2010). Twas a hot and steamy night at Fort AP Hill, Bowling Green, VA, but it was becoming routine for the 40,000 Boy Scouts of America that had assembled for their Jamboree on the occasion of Scouting’s 100th Anniversary. The temperatures had just left a week of high 90’s and low 100’s. In the Washington Metropolitan Area, Scouts were to be seen everywhere—the Smithsonian Institution, the Washington Monument, the Nation’s Capitol, Mount Vernon, and the list goes on!! The night was 02 Aug 2010, and Fredericksburg Lodge #4, A.F. & A.M., lived up to their commitment of 2005—hold a Lodge on the Entered Apprentice Degree, again in 2010. Present in our midst were some 275 Masons—Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Master Masons. The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, Most Worshipful Bro. William Earle Rorer, was present and greeted everyone warmly with a wonderful, brief talk. Comfortably
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two-thirds of the room stood, when the Grand Master asked for all Eagle Scouts to stand—quite a testimony to Masonic Leadership. To be sure, all proper Ritual and protocol was followed by the Worshipful Master, Bro. “Sandy” Mackey, and his Lodge Officers. Bro. Sandy and most of his Line are members of Fredericksburg Chapter #545/ Washington’s Cruisers Camp, Heroes of ’76. Once Lodge was Opened, Bro. Sandy called upon the Heroes of ’76 to present the Flag of our Country. Under the command of Bro. Bill Turner, PNC-NPE, the Color Guard of Bros. Buck Buchanan, PGM-ACGL, Bro. Pete Klei, and Bro. Steve Sanford, PDDGM, presented the Colors at the Altar for the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Bro. Turner offered the Toast to the Flag. Many dignitaries were amongst the ranks from all over our great land, and again, we greeted several Past Grand Masters in that number. There were many National Sojourners present and they were proud to be led in attendance by the National President, Bro. Harry Sanders, who was present for the Jamboree as an Assistant Scout Master from North Carolina. The Regional Den Mother (VA-S), Lady Kelly O’Malley, attended and guided girls of the Rainbow in serving food and drink. 26. Who is Leading Your Lodge? Shem T. Peachey, PGM, in The New Mexico Freemason, Vol. 75 No. 3 (Winter 2010), Grand Lodge of New Mexico. Masonic Education and Leadership—As we began a new year, Masons all over the State recommitted themselves to Freemasonry and their Lodges during annual Installation of Officers. If I asked the question, “who is leading your Lodge,” I assume most Masons would answer that it is the Worshipful Master. I think I can also safely assume that many, having been admonished to “preserve consciences void of offense toward God and toward man,” would leave unstated their various thoughts about the obvious idiocy of such a question. The process we use to establish our Lodge leaders would never do in the workplace, yet we have been using the process for centuries and Freemasonry is still in existence. I do not question the wisdom of the process; nor do I propose that it should be changed. In fact, I believe the process is of great value. I often think of going through the officer line and serving as Master of a Lodge as the fourth degree. Not the second part of the Hiramic legend, but the process of personal development as a leader. I would like to point out that the process does require us to think of leadership teams rather than just individual leaders. That brings me back to my earlier “dumb question.” I do believe that Lodge officers should think of themselves as leadership teams rather than as officers waiting for their turn to lead. In fact, Lodges that practice team leadership are often very successful. So the answer to the question should be, “the Lodge officers.” While the Master must have the final say in some matters,, a team leadership concept should be adopted by all Lodges. Team leadership is necessary, not only because the current titular head will be finished at the end of the year, but because those preparing to move up in the officer line must be involved, mentored, and expected to contribute to the team. Encourage your officers to work together as a team. Do not be alarmed when you learn that your Lodge leadership team held a private meeting or even a leadership retreat. They are Masons after all, and we need to trust them, to do what they were elected and appointed to do—which is to lead and to make a difference! Shem T. Peachey, PGM 27. What Can a Mason Talk About, Pro Grand Master’s Address, MW
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Bro P. G. Lowndes, Pro Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of England, Quarterly Communication (Sept. 8, 2010), pp. 208-210. …In July we hosted the annual Tripartite meeting with the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland. This is always a particularly important meeting, not only to maintain our excellent relations, but because it gives an opportunity to liaise on mutual issues to do with our respective Constitutions around the world. For example—and this is of specific significance to our Districts—the topic of precedence, when the English, Irish and Scottish Constitutions are present, this was discussed in all its scenarios in great detail. The result is that the Grand Secretary will shortly be writing to all our Districts to give the mutually agreed clarifications. The Board of General Purposes has set up a Strategic Communications Committee to agree the content and design of the various initiatives to successfully achieve the new Communication Strategy up to our Tercentenary in 2017. The Committee consists of the Craft Rulers, the President and Deputy President of the Board and the Grand Secretary. One of the core objectives of the Communication Strategy is to help members to describe Freemasonry openly to anyone who is interested. I know that most Provinces have made advances in this objective already. Although openness has been a feature of our Masonic lives for some time, not all members are clear about what they can and cannot talk about—either because they have not been told or because they have been incorrectly briefed. It is therefore very important, as we set out with this new communications strategy, to give clarity to the important question of “What can I talk about?” The short answer is that there is very little in our Freemasonry that we cannot share with our families, friends and colleagues. Our principles and tenets, our traditions, our charitable activities and our history are all subjects which we can share with others—acknowledging that each of us is likely to see Freemasonry in slightly different ways because our reaction to it is a very personal one. We can all be helped to talk sensibly about the aspects which attract us. But in sharing them we must have clarity and not use Masonic jargon. Like most specialist groups Freemasonry has developed its own language, jargon and shorthand phrases. Catch phrases from our ceremonies trip easily off the tongue and in few words convey a wealth of meaning to those who are members—but are meaningless to those who are not. We need to learn to talk about Freemasonry in simple terms without jargon—particularly as its use tends to mystify non-Masons and can, in their minds, strengthen some of the myths that have grown up around Freemasonry. An element of the communications strategy is to dilute the many myths that abound—myths that are still believed by many to be fact. One of the great myths we need to overcome is that of a so-called Masonic “handshake.” It is said to be given to get business or to do underhand deals. But Brethren, do remember that the signs, grips and words were never intended for casual use in everyday life—they have always been meant to be used deliberately and only in a formal way in Lodge. It is therefore wrong to describe them as recognition signals. Indeed, calling them such simply perpetuates the myth. Brethren, we are rightly very proud of our Charities and I am strongly in favour of stating publicly all the tremendous good work that emanates from them. However it would be wrong for us to make out that it is our raison d’être. By all means bring them in to any discussions about Freemasonry, but let us
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not forget that are many and varied other very good reasons for our existence. The one area we still regard as being private is the detail of our ceremonies. They are not “secret”—the books covering these ceremonies are available for purchase by anyone—nor, as you all well know, do they contain anything untoward. We regard them as being private simply to preserve that “shared experience” which we all underwent when we joined Freemasonry, and which is an essential part of our system. Were we to publicly discuss our ceremonies or allow demonstrations of them we would spoil their effect on those who join us in the future and they would be deprived of that “shared experience”. The late Lord Farnham likened the discussing of our rituals with non-Masons to pulling up a prized plant to see how the roots are growing—you will find the answer but in doing so you damage the plant. As it develops, Brethren, you will hear more about the new communications strategy because the whole Craft will have a part to play in it. It is not simply for Grand Lodge and the Metropolitan, Provincial and District executives to deal with, but is one for the whole Craft and, we hope, will help define the future health and happiness of the Craft. 28. What is the problem? RW Bro Greg Goding, PALM, UGL, Queensland, from an address in Sydney Lodge, Freemason (December 2010), Grand Lodge of New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory. Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist and theorist on Evolution, wrote: “Nothing survives because of strength or intelligence. It survives because of its ability to adapt to change.” As an organisation we need to be able to adapt to a changing world and in a lot of cases we have not been able to do so. In fact, many members and lodges have defiantly resisted the need to change and reject the fact that we live in a new world. The world today is a completely different place. It has been suggested that our world has in fact changed more in the past 30 years than the previous 40,000 years. All jurisdictions suffer identical problems and a huge part of those problems have come about because we continue to try to run Freemasonry in the year 2010 based on theories and methods of 30, 40 or 50 years ago. I would suggest that those methods and theories didn’t necessarily work back then and certainly do not work today. About ten years ago, my lodge was suffering the effects of a dwindling membership, being run by the same men who had run it for the previous 25, and it was dying. We were down to about 35 active members with another 20 who were too old to attend or simply disinterested. We then identified what we truly believed were the real issues and problems and set about to change the culture. Today we have 152 members of which about 130 are active. We have three different lodges, 20 initiates, 14 Fellowcrafts, nine good men ready to join them and our average age has dropped from 68 ten years ago to 42 today. Right through Australasia, the problem has never been attracting men into the organization—our problem has been keeping them. The world has changed and the men we would like to attract are a completely different race of people. A common factor in all jurisdictions is that for every ten men we bring into the Craft, we lose eight of them within the first ten years. If I was to run my business that way I would go broke. But it shows how good is our product of Freemasonry, because it has survived all this time despite us—rather than because of us. Those we would like to join us are highly educated, encouraged to ask “Why?”
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rather than blindly accept. Their lives are busier than any generation before them. I believe we have had limited success with our problems because we have never been prepared to face up to the real problems or come up with real solutions. Some of the problems are so blatantly obvious and yet we cannot see them or choose not to see them. Probably the most basic problem is that less than 10% of our members have the confidence or competency to actually answer the question: “What is Freema sonry?” Can you answer it within two or three minutes? Then try it without men tioning the word Charity and see how good you are. Another massive problem is that less than 20% of our members actually put up their hands to proclaim they are a mason. Many members who have resigned tell me the same thing—they see so many of us as hypocrites who profess this lifestyle of Freemasonry but live a completely different way of life. They hear of this wonderful “Brotherly Love” yet see brethren arguing and fighting both inside and outside their lodges. Many felt pushed into office and through office just to keep the lodge going one more year and felt they had been used simply to fill an office. When they joined, they heard it was only one night a month but once we got them in, the goal posts were moved and they had to visit, go through office, join some other Order and it was no longer the organisation they had joined. But there are solutions which cost nothing to implement. All we have to do is change our mind set. We have to change the culture within the organisation, to start listening to the views of the new men amongst us, seek those who have left us and listen to their reasons for leaving and we need to be prepared to admit we have problems, recognise them and be willing to do something about them. Another point we can accept, support and live by is the fact that Freemasonry is a commitment of four hours once a month, not the old one night a month until we get you in. My experience is that you allow members to take their time to grow into Freemasonry and do not push them. They eventually end up giving more than four hours once a month but it is when it suits them, their lives and their families. Never once have I been asked about the cost of Freemasonry. One of the most common questions is: “How much time is it going to take out of my life?” Those we seek are in fact money rich but time poor. Another common question is: “What is in it for me?” Freemasonry offers us a beautiful sanctuary where we can escape for those four hours a month. If when they get to their sanctuary and it is no different to the rubbish going on in the world where they work and live—why would they even bother getting dressed up, giving up yet another night of their lives and going to lodge. Don’t think it is only the new men who need education about Freemasonry. It is a lot of our existing and long term members who also need help. There is no single statement we can learn parrot fashion to answer the question “What is Freemasonry?” Freemasonry is a million things to a million different Freemasons and that is the strength of the Craft, not a weakness. Instead of looking for something too fancy to say, simply talk from your hearts. 29. Value of the Ritual, WBro. Luis Reyes, Lodge Woronora No. 414, Freemason, Vol. 43 No. 1 (Autumn 2011). United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. Our rituals are our link with the past, a preservation of the essence of the Craft including the unique way of imparting moral lessons by allegory
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and symbols. Every knock on the lodge portal echoes the knocks of the Israelites on the great doors of King Solomon’s Temple when going to public worship; every rap of a gavel stirs up the same dust which the ancient masons breathed as they worked the stones for the great edifice, and every step of perambulation recalls the footfalls of our predecessors going about their daily work. Our fraternity is unsurpassed in the use of dramatisation and symbolism in its ritual work. Are we out of date, throwbacks from a time long gone? No, we are not. We are timeless because the principles we believe in and stand for transcend time. There is predictability of work–candidates are assured that they are being initiated, passed, raised, and installed in a regular manner. Brethren are assured they are part of regular proceedings. Freemasonry is spread over the four quarters of the globe and though there are variations in the actual rituals, there is none in their meaning or purpose. I suppose we could just make a candidate come in street clothes, recite the obligation, take money off him, and then give him his membership card. He could sit in lodge anywhere he chooses and be told of next month’s golf day and barbie. This might produce a mason, first made in his heart and embracing the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth and then again, it might not. We all need to bring back our experiences of going through the degrees from time to time–how we felt when we were prepared for initiation, passed, and then raised to master mason. The experiences are inexplicable to anyone who has not gone through them, even those who have read all about them on the internet. The participating brethren have roles to play which take them on the same journey from a different perspective and they are rewarded if they fully involve themselves. In addition, it binds the participating brethren to the candidate and to each other. The candidate, the brethren, the symbols, and the charges must all be present for the ritual to work. It provides a valuable tool for self-improvement. Skills of memorisation, research, acting, delivery and concentration are all needed when taking on ritual work. There are charges, instructions, questions, and answers to learn and not just the words but their meanings as well. The rituals have been structured not just to initiate, pass, or raise a candidate. They are meant to create an environment in which the candidate will be receptive to the lessons which are being taught via allegory and symbolism. There is much wisdom in our rituals and if we understand this fully then we will surely give our ritual work more effort and attention. This can be assisted by research to understand what is behind the rituals. What is meant by some of the topics in the degree lectures? A good example would be the point within a circle which is discussed in the first tracing board. The lecture says that it is found in all regular, well formed, and properly constituted lodges and from it a mason cannot materially err. Research shows that the point within a circle was one of the earliest symbols used by man's ancient civilisations to depict the Supreme Being, further reinforcing one of the most important masonic landmarks. Another is the VSL which is constantly mentioned. When did it become one of the great lights and why? What can possibly be new to a mason of fifty or sixty years experience as he witnesses his thousandth initiation? The candidate, of course, and all the new experiences he brings. When the obligation is spoken by a candidate, it comes alive again for all in the room, reminding them what they undertook to do on their honour as men, and as emanations of the deity. It becomes fresh for all the brethren because it is new for the candidate and that emotion fills the lodge room. In effect, all the brethren are being initiated and Masonry begins once
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more for all present. I believe our rituals ought to be a landmark of Masonry for without them, it would not be Masonry. This makes them priceless to masons and it would be better to fully understand them and understand why they have stood the test of time. 30. The Four Masonic Virtues, From The Grand Master’s Message, Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M of South Dakota, Dean Behrens, Grand Master, in The South Dakota Masonic Messenger, Vol. 62, No. 12 (August 2010). There are also four virtues identified as the most important virtues for a Freemason. They are: Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. I like to rephrase them as: Moderation, Endurance in the face of adversity, Caution and Fairness. These are virtues that all Freemasons must live by in all their actions with all mankind. A Freemason’s actions should always be seen as moderate and self restrained. A Freemason’s actions should always show his strength of mind that allows him to endure pain or adversity with courage. A Freemason’s actions should always show good judgment, common sense and caution, especially in the conduct of practical matters. A Freemason’s actions and attitudes should always show fairness and conformity to moral rightness. This is a tough duty, especially since we are human, and then by definition imperfect. But it is our duty. 31. Brother Who?, From Freemasonry Tasmania, submitted by W. Bro. Terry McDermott of Mt. Lyell Lodge BROTHER WHO? I do not attend the meetings For I've not the time to spare But every time they have a feast You'll surely find me there I cannot help with the degrees For I do not know the work. But I can applaud the speaker and handle the knife and fork I'm so rusty in the ritual that it seems like Greek to me But practice makes me perfect in the knife and fork degree. 32. Barking up the Right Tree, Jack Clear, in Freemasonry Tasmania 25:2 (August 2010), Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Tasmania Pups in Prison is a recent addition to programmes being assisted by the Southern Masters Association (SMA). Selected inmates at Risdon Prison train the animals to become assistance dogs for people with disabilities and special needs. The training lasts over an 18-month period. The SMA’s financial donation will be used for food and equipment used in the training of the dogs. The association’s president, W Bro Graeme Evans, and secretary, W Bro Jack Clear, made the presentation at the prison and were hosted by Ms Diana Ivanoval, who is executive assistant at the Integrated Offender Management Unit. [Two of the dogs, Freci and Tassie, currently being trained in the program were present when Bro. Evans and Bro. Clear presented a donation on behalf
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of Southern Masters Association.] The pair were given a detailed outline of the programme, including a visit to the three puppies while their trainers put them through their paces. Graeme and Jack agreed that Pups in Prison had extraordinary positive outcomes in providing love and care for the animals throughout their lives, invaluable assistance to the recipients of the dogs, and a sense of achievement and purpose for the inmated trainers. 33. Leave Them Out of Masonry—Rough and Rugged Road, by VW Victor A. Yu, PSGL, The Cabletow 87:1 (May-June 2010), Grand Lodge of the Philippines OUR MASONIC FOREBEARS instinctively treated one another with the kindest consideration as they dealt with one another using the sanctum sanctorum of their hearts, which the presence of the Supreme Grand Master pervaded. In those days, the moral duties taught inside Masonic Lodges just naturally flowed over to their lives and conduct. Nowadays, however, we hear— and even see—brethren quarreling even over the pettiest of reasons, including earthly honors, without ever remembering the obligations they took when they became Masons. Indeed, there is confirmation of our observation that, instead of Freemasonry being the conscience of society, we have allowed the vanity and selfishness of the world to sneak into our mystic organization while we arrogantly and self-righteously give moralistic lectures to others. As our society observed that the abuses of the influential, wealthy and powerful have gone unpunished in the recent gigantic corruption scandals in the Philippines, we may have unconsciously imbibed the tempting desire to do the same with a misplaced confidence. Such scandalous impunity was not limited to the public sectors as we also see investments and educational plans funded by the sweat and tears of the hardworking just disappear in thin air with the owners and executives of the private companies handling such funds freed from grave responsibilities. Such impudent conduct may have caused us to also unconsciously bring into Masonry the increasing insolence we may have against our laws, values and traditionally revered institutions. Hence, we unknowingly bring disharmony to our Lodges, Districts and the Grand Lodge; and instead of allowing Masonry to, better enable us to change our ways to become better men, we try to change Masonry to suit our ways in the world. Whether consciously or unconsciously done, if our decadent thoughts and desires are not divested by our Common Gavel which has been forged by our Basic Tenets and Cardinal Virtues, Masonry will become the means to perpetuate abuse, intolerance and greed among men, instead of promoting a better humanity. While great civilizations fall, true Freemasonry has withstood the test of time. In this part of the world, Masonry survived largely due to the exemplary conduct of humble Masons who labor within and without the Lodge showing us that our Masonic tenets and virtues are universal and have practical applications in real life. Nonetheless, as the less informed brethren become more prominent within our mystic circle and bring with them the disharmony in their own lives, our ancient institution face the risk of being reduced to an ordinary organization of hypocrites who espouse morality to others but glaringly act otherwise in their lives both as Men and as Masons. If we sincerely detest such horrid evolution and would like to arrest such depravity, every one of us must act immediately and seriously look at our lives, both as Men and as Masons, to see if we also personally contribute to
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this disturbing development. Being human beings, we all have sinned and fell short in some time or another in the past. However, no matter what indiscre tions we may have in the past and no matter what motivated us most when we petitioned to become members of the Craft, Freemasonry offers us freedom from all unnecessary shackles, particularly of guilt and insecurities. With proper understanding and application of Masonic tenets and virtues, we can be led by our Great Creator to our respective Trestleboards of life where He has laid out our individual destinies. The first step to unlocking this door to freedom is to divest ourselves of all our wealth and honors, as well as our frustrations in life, upon entering any Lodge. Then let us deal with every brother in all Masonic endeavors on the level without consideration also of such brother’s wealth and honors. With such basic first step, the road to freedom to fulfill one’s destiny is at hand as we become more genuine not only to others but also to ourselves. The next step is commence an authentic Masonic travel by taking time to read and reflect upon our Basic Tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; and our Four Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice as taught to us when we were initiated; and see how they are applicable in our daily lives. A reflection of our past experiences would then be very good and timely for us. Let us ask ourselves the following questions: Did the tenet of Brotherly Love make us more tolerant of the various shortcomings we experienced in our lives? Did the tenet of Relief assist us in forming perpetual disinterested friendships? Did the tenet of Truth free us from the unnecessary pressures and stresses in life? Did the virtue of Temperance allow us to gain partners rather than competitors in business and other endeavors? Did the virtue of Fortitude strengthen us to overcome challenges during economic downturns? Did the virtue of Prudence better enable us to acquire risk management skills? Did the virtue of Justice or fairness teach us to continually treat all people on a win-win proposition and have solid long-term relationships with others? As we pose such life questions according to Masonic perspectives, we can become more conscious of our deeds we have done. As we reflect and experience some feelings of uneasiness, let us not deny them: but simply and consciously experience such feelings with acceptance. With such acceptance, we will start to notice a certain peace coming into our lives and life will appear to be more gracious to us. Interestingly, such peace is also similar to the peace and harmony we experience when we all focus on the ritual, without imposing any judgment on anyone, during the opening and closing of the Lodge. Hence, true peace within ourselves can be achieved: and even enhanced if we seriously observe the solemnity of our rituals in our Stated Meetings; and we further fortify such inner peace in our other Masonic labors and our lives outside Masonry as well…. My dear brethren, the disharmony we bring to our Craft has their origins in the lack of inner peace in our lives outside of Masonry. Hence, let us endeavor to leave more worldly things and less worthy thoughts out of Masonry; so that we may gain more from the essence of Freemasonry. Instead of bringing our ways in the world into the Craft, let us always reflect on how Masonry teaches us to be better men in the real world and diligently apply such Masonic teachings in our daily lives. Consciously trying to reflect on our lives and act according to our Masonic precepts is a daily challenge and perseverance is essential. Let us constantly be reminded of the words of the noted Chemist and Inventor, Sir Humphry Davy that: “Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness and small obligations, given habitually,
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are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort.” Let us think less of ourselves and more of the welfare of others. Should we all persist with such seemingly unspectacular efforts, one day we shall be surprised with the huge change in us and the redemption of our fraternity. Therefore, if we value our fraternity, let us all commence to truly distinguish our conduct as Men and as Masons to convince the world of the goodness of our institution. Together Brethren, let us commence labors using both Precept and Example this Masonic Year. 34. Should All Good Men Be Made Masons? RW Bro. Grayson W. Mayfield III, DDGM (4), Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. From Masonic Light Vol. 83, No. 6 (Dec 2010/Jan 2011). GRAND MASTER'S MESSAGE. “Freemasonry: Making Good Men Better” is an often seen and heard phrase that is intended to wrap up the core purpose of Freemasonry into a neat slogan. But does that slogan go far enough and really separate Freemasonry from other organizations and paths that can accomplish the very same thing? Freemasonry does not have a monopoly on the business of making good men better. I submit that the core purpose of Freemasonry is to make good men into Masons. Should all good men be made Masons and are all good men capable of understanding Freemasonry? Short of the most obvious of qualifications—being a man, of proper age, of physical wholeness, with a belief in a Supreme Being—the moral qualification (i.e, being a good man) has become the primary consideration exhibited by some Freemasons and some Lodges when examining the qualifications of a petitioner and even the Masonic value of an existing member. The often overlooked qualifi cations, however, involve the mental or intellectual. Attention to the mental qualifications has elevated Freemasonry above the many social organizations and other fraternities. Without these qualifications, a man is unable to participate in what lies behind what it means to be a Freemason. He is unable to embark on a journey of enlightenment—the search for truth and knowledge. He is incapable of recognizing the important and beautiful struc ture of Freemasonry. Ile is unable to learn, understand, or use the rituals and lessons of the Fraternity as a springboard to appreciation of the truths hidden within. It should go without saying that a man does not have to be the next Einstein to meet the necessary mental qualifications. He does, however, need to possess the capability—and desire—to expand his intellectual inventory as relates to what Freemasonry offers. Though possibly lacking the mental qualifications just described, there are men that have been described as “good Masons” because they are always willing to do such things as fry fish for a fundraiser and participate in the upkeep of the buildings and grounds. These are probably good men and should be respected as such, but are they truly practicing Freemasonry? Bear in mind that most all of these same tasks can be accomplished by a day laborer for hire. There is certainly nothing wrong with a Mason that rolls up his sleeves and provides physical labor for the benefit of his Lodge, but—if that is all he does—he is not a practicing Mason. He is a drone. Albert G. Mackey foresaw the danger of these types of Masons in 1875. He described them as “those that believe all of the Masonic teachings are imparted by their initiations into the various degrees. Such Masons are distinguished, not by the amount of knowledge that they possess, but by the number of jewels that they wear. They will give fifty
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dollars for a decoration, but not fifty cents for a book. These men do great injury to Masonry. They have been called its drones. But they are more than that. They are the wasps, the deadly enemy of the industrious bees. They set a bad example to the younger Masons—they discourage the growth of Masonic literature—they drive the intellectual men, who would be willing to cultivate Masonic science, into other fields of labor—they depress the energies of our writers—and they debase the character of Speculative Masonry as a branch of mental and moral philosophy. The Masons who do not read will know nothing of the interior beauties of Speculative Masonry....Such a Mason must be an indifferent one. He has laid no foundation for zeal. If this indifference, instead of being checked, becomes more widely spread, the result is too apparent. Freemasonry must step down from the elevated position which she has been struggling, through the efforts of her scholars, to maintain, and our Lodges, instead of becoming resorts for speculative and philosophical thought, will deteriorate into social clubs or mere benefit societies.” The acceptance of these types of men into the Fraternity does a disservice to the individual man by creating the false impression that he is something that, in all practicality, he is not. It also weakens his Lodge and Freemasonry in general, since he now has become an example to the profane world and to new Masons. Not all good men are capable of understanding Freemasonry and, therefore, not all good men should be made Masons. [Quoted in the Grand Master’s Message by MWB Barry A. Rickman, Grand Master, Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina] 35. Ohio Grand Master Presents $200,000 Check to Special Olympics. The Beacon, Vol. 17, No. 4 (July/August 2010), Grand Lodge of Ohio and Ohio Masonic Home Grand Master Terry W. Posey was proud to present a check for $200,000 at the opening ceremony of the Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games in June. The money was contributed by Master Masons and Masonic Lodges across Ohio. This is the fourth consecutive year that Ohio Masons have contributed $200,000 or more to Special Olympics. “Special Olympics is a charity very important to Ohio Freemasons, and they continue to work very hard to support it with their time and money,” said Grand Master Posey. “It never ceases to amaze me how hard our Brethren are willing to work to make sure that the athletes are able to participate in the Summer Games,” said Mike Cecil, chairman of the Grand Lodge Special Olympics Committee. “Even with the economic difficulties everyone is facing today, they were still able to raise $200,000.” The Summer Games were held at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 25 and 26. Four hundred and thirty-five Master Masons, representing 179 Lodges, led the parade of athletes during the opening ceremonies. Since 1979; Ohio Masons have contributed $3,280,000 in support of Ohio Special Olympics. 36. Webster Groves and Brentwood Lodges, WB John Mikusch, W.M., Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 (Trestleboard, Dec. 2010). On November 23rd Webster Groves Lodge voted unanimously to have Brentwood Lodge merge with us effective in the coming year. We look forward to the brothers from Brentwood joining our ranks. It is always a positive moment when we can welcome Brothers into our lodge family.
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WB Rauel Quimby shared a story that I’d like to share, paraphrased, with you. It’s about a Salesman who is a Mason who breaks down on the road near a farm. The Farmer is also a Mason and the Farmer allows the Salesman to borrow his car to make a sales meeting, arranges to have his car fixed, provides lodging and a meal in his home and assists the Brother on his way. The Salesman asked the Farmer if he had gone through all of the trouble that he did because the Salesman was a fellow Mason. The Farmer replied “I did it because I am a Mason.” In this season of giving, please remember to keep all of those less fortunate in your thoughts and prayers. One example of the many Masonic magazines from overseas grand lodges is the Masonic Forum, published annually by the National Grand Lodge of Romania in Bucharest. It is unique in having all articles in both Romanian and English. Printed on enameled paper, it has mostly informative articles in addition to Masonic events with color photographs. Here is part of an article by the Master of a lodge in Bucharest. 37. The Answer, My Brother, Lies in Your Arms… Bogdoan Dimitrie Niculae, Worshipful Master, Cavalerii Sf. Rafael Lodge No. 329, Bucharest, Deputy Grand Inspector of National Grand Lodge of Romania, Masonic Forum No. 43, Autumn 2010. Motto: “I am rather harsh to myself, so I have every right not to admit from others what I do not admit from or correct in myself.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery In ancient times, there was an old philosopher who had many disciples. One day, a young cynic decided to humiliate the great Philosopher, by asking a question which he couldn’t answer correctly. The young man took a newborn chick in his hands and, before a big audience, he asked the Philosopher whether what he was holding was alive or dead. Now, the youth intended to squash the chick if the Philosopher had said it is alive or, if he had answered that it was dead, to release the chick and prove the Philosopher wrong. After he heard the question, the Philosopher looked the young cynic in the eye, smiled and said calmly, “The answer, my brother, lies in your hands.” The future of the brethren and the future of what we want to do with our Brotherhood lies solely in our hands. The importance of planning for a successful future cannot be underestimated. The honor, reputation and usefulness of our Lodge depends on the accumulated knowledge and how assiduously we lead our actions; and the happiness of our membership will be promoted materially in proportion to the zeal and ability with which the constitutive principles of our brotherhood are propagated. I have always tried to find sufficient motives to continue work in Masonry, although our profane lives move many of us away from what masonry truly means. To me, masonry means truth, participation, consensus, trust, continuous education and, not least, planification with precise objectives. Participation means that the members of the lodge trust each other completely. With trust, we will have open and free discussions. Each member will express approbation or objections without fear of being ridiculed, facing disapproval or losing a friend. The goals have to be clear to everyone. Clarity will help establish methods to fulfill those objectives. An open and free discussion will bring a desire to share the way to fulfill the established objectives. No attempt is made to persuade a majority or a vote. The lodge should arrive at a consensus of opinion. Consensus is attained when all agree to work for a specific
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purpose. This does not mean that all entirely agree. One or two could entertain reservations, but not so strongly as to be opposed to their teammates. This thing will all be possible only if there is complete trust. Trust will bring freedom to openly express ourselves as well. It makes us understand that feelings are facts. Through these we produce empathy—the art of placing ourselves in other’s places. To fulfill the best possible goals, we must learn how to truly listen. This was considered the most difficult part of meaningful communication. We cannot truly reach the best solution to our problems unless we listen to the opinions on both sides. When we listen, we realize that the other is listening. What he thinks might mean exactly what we need in order to -reach a successful conclusion. I read somewhere that “Who says he is too old to learn new things was probably always too old.” Pretty much the same argument is used by those who do not wish to work for Masonry. They claim the Brotherhood cannot change or that a “landmark” will be destroyed. They actually consider that the Constitutions of Masonry now rigidly prohibit all changes. Dwight L. Smith, Past Grand Master Masons from Indiana Masons did not agree with all these things when he wrote: “Masonry was never static and cannot be static if it expects that the missions entrusted to it be successfully completed in a changing world. Because Masonry is a part of the world and we cannot get rid of it. Who thinks that our Craft could remain isolated without being subjected to change and continue to be the way it was left us by our ancestors must live in an unreal world.” Indeed, masonry was never static. It is not static now; there are many developing lodges. There are other lodges which are not evolving. When we do not have a clear objective, our membership will grow confused and move away from the brotherhood. The success or failure of a plan is determined by the establishment or lack of objectives. Where progress has existed, we notice that realistic objectives were established through the active participation of the entire membership. The membership can also see themselves as an integral part of this ensemble. They identify their objectives with the brotherhood’s objectives, with the following specifications: They .will understand the purpose for which Masonry exists. They will determine the responsibility the lodge has toward the Grand Lodge. They will identify the role of the leaders. They will clarify the role the membership of the lodge. They will identify the needs of the membership. They will identify the role of the lodge in the community. They will follow an action plan. They will establish challenging standards and measures. [This rest of the article suggested Ten Commandments for Worshipful Masters and several programs that could be used to enhance interest in active participation by members.] 38. Our Duties as Masons, Finlay M. King, G.M., Grand Lodge of New York, 1851, Editor, Masonic Union, Vol. 2, No. 1 (July 1851). A vintage reminder from a Grand Master in 1851, so well expressed. In sending out the first No. of the second volume of the “Union” to our numerous readers, it may not be improper to inquire, and to suggest, what our
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duties are as Masons. Never, since the Order has had an existence on the shores of the New World, has it presented a more deeply interesting aspect than now. With a perspective that ranges over the vast arena of society on the American continent, from the rising to the setting of the sun, we discover, with two minor exceptions, nothing but the evidences of strength, prosperity, and unity. The best ranks of society, the most intelligent classes of community, are contributing their quotas to enlarge the numbers of the mystic army. Yet we must remember that our ancient institution around whose temples the winds of nearly thirty centuries have blown, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, the tottering and overthrow of monarchies, and the establishment of republics, although containing principles which were ripe when society began, and will endure while civilization remains, was built by human hands. Though its venerable aspect be the evidence of stability and perpetuity; though it has numbered in its ranks kings, princes, statesmen, philanthropists, and scholars, whose names will stand out upon the pages of history while human governments exist; though its sublime principles may exhort the admiration of every honest enquirer, we must, if we would preserve it from the hands of the spoiler and from decay, recur to its simple rituals, to its exalted teachings, to its sublime precepts, and its time-hallowed land-marks. The pomp and ostentation of human display, pride of worldly ambition, belong not to the genius and the spirit of our Order. Faith, Hope and Charity, those triumvirs of divine humanity, those prominent supports in the fabric of Masonry, ask only the tribute of the affections; they seek only the manifestations of our confidence in the promises and attributes of God; they derive vitality, existence, and prominence, only in the throbbings and benevolent pulsations of that seat of love—the human heart. The first teaches us to trust in the infinite goodness of that Being who counts the animalculae in the drops of water and whose outstretched arm regulates and guides numberless worlds, which are moving in their eternal gyrations through the regions of immensity. The second teaches us to support, and bear up under the cares, the burthens and tribulations of this life, and to fix our mind's fast hold upon that anchorage of the faithful, that abode of immortality—”that house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” The third reminds us that while we regard an individual as a brother who has claims upon our kindnesses, the whole human family derive a common parentage and are entitled alike to our remembrances and our love. Those corner stones in the fabric of Masonry—Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth—are communicated to the neophyte on his entry into the temple. They were placed by the fathers, in the first degree of Masonry, to denote the benevolent tendencies of the Institution, its catholicism and universality; they were located there to show that, as allied to Christianity, and as the handmaid of religion, the mission of our order is “Peace on earth and good will to man.” Under their umbrageous foliage the whole human family may repose, as in the garden of [the] Lord. In the simple, yet beautiful and impressive language of our ritual, we are taught, by the exercise of brotherly love, to regard the whole human species as one family—the high and low, the rich and poor; who as created by one Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the same planet, are to aid, support, and protect each other. On this principle Masonry unites men of every country, sect and opinion, and conciliates true friendship among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but particularly on Masons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries and to restore peace to their troubled minds, is the
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great aim we have in view. On this basis we form our friendships and establish our connections. Truth is a divine attribute, and the foundation of every virtue. To be good and true is the first lesson we are taught in Masonry. On this theme we contemplate, and by its dictates endeavour to regulate our conduct; hence while influenced by this principle, hypocrisy and deceit are unknown among us, sincerity and plain dealing distinguish us, and the heart and tongue join in promoting each other's welfare, and rejoicing in each other's prosperity. [From The Empire State Mason, Vol. 59, No. 1 (Spring 2010)] 39. Masonic Obligation, M.W.B. John L. Cook, Jr., Grand Master, Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Minnesota, The Minnesota Mason, Vol. 58, No. 2 (July/ Aug 2010) How long have you been a Mason? How many times have you witnessed one of our three degrees? How many times have you stood in lodge and repeated your obligation, with the Master at a degree? No matter what your answer was to these questions, the most important question is what makes you a Mason? YOUR OBLIGATION The word obligation,’ comes from a Latin word obligatio—a binding to, a tie. An obligation is more than an oath, it is more than a vow, it combines both. In civil society we find that ties and obligations bind all men together. We speak of marriage bond or tie. All fraternal orders, good bad or indifferent, are built on formal obligations; as are all religious orders and societies. Baptism is a form of obligation and so are many church ceremonies. If we ceased to administer oaths or obligations, society could itself be dissolved and of course all justice and right dealing. While no single obligation is representative of Freemasonry as a whole, a number of common themes appear when considering a range of potential texts. Some of the content which may appear in at least one of the three obligations includes: promises to obey the law of his Supreme Being, promises to obey the law of his sovereign state, promise to attend his lodge if he is able, promise to act in a manner befitting a member of civilized society, promises not to wrong, cheat nor defraud the lodge or the brethren, and promise to provide aid or charity to a member of the human family, in times of need, if it can be done without causing a financial harm to himself or his dependents. When we look at our fraternity, Freemasonry is described as “the gentle craft.” Its teachings are brotherly love, relief, and truth—love of a supreme being, charity, immortality, sympathy and mutual help. As noted from our mission statement, we make good men better. Further teaching of Freemasonry teaches the spirit of humanitarianism, kindness and charity and that vengeance and retaliation have no place in Freemasonry. The Masonic obligations are highminded duties voluntarily assumed by candidates as their part in becoming Brethren of the Ancient Craft. Today I cannot over-emphasize the. importance of our Masonic obligation, and each brother must recognize the true meaning in his heart. Our obligations are what binds every member. Its aims and objects make him feel his brotherhood with other members of the lodge and Freemasonry throughout the world and with all who have taken the same obligations. These obligations require all brethren to adopt a certain course of action towards others who are brethren, to help, aid and assist others, to refrain from injuring others—even from a mental aspect—to refrain from Masonic intercourse with outsiders and with irregular Freemasons.
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A true Mason is one whose word is his bond; who can be depended upon to do what he undertakes to do; to be what he ought to be; one who day by day, year by year, and brother by brother—recognizes his obligation. I accept you, you accept me, because we have knelt at the same altar, taken the same obligations. Today, my brothers, ask yourself: What does my obligation mean to me, have these words found their way into my heart and have their life lessons made me a better man? John L. Cook, Jr. Grand Master 40. Searching for Further Light, David J. DeChant, Sr., S.G.W., Chairman, Masonic Education Committee, from Masonic Light. Vol. 83, No. 4 (Oct-Nov 2010), Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M., of South Carolina Brethren, as we continue to journey through Masonry we do this by searching for further light (education). Some of us do this by asking questions, but most of us search for it through books and other materials. One such piece of material is the three steps of Masonry. I will continue from the first step booklet. It is hoped that you reverently entered into the spirit of the organization. Upon your first entrance into the Lodge, the shock of entrance should have impressed you with the idea of a rebirth. This was immediately followed with an attempt by your Brethren to teach you the first real lesson of Masonry. The Lodge offered a prayer in your behalf in which Masonry is mentioned only once. It was an earnest plea to the Almighty Father of the universe to endue you with competency of His divine wisdom that you may be better enabled to display the beauties of Godliness to the honor of God. Following the prayer you were extended the privilege of speaking for yourself. Upon your answer depended your entire future in Masonry. While you participated in the rites of circumambulation, the 133rd Psalm was recited for your benefit. A further study of this gem of literature will disclose to you what Masonry really is. You have now commenced your hazardous but very pleasant and instructive journey on your way to the sanctum sanctorum. It is highly advisable that you be observant and attentive to all that is said and shown to you. We do not expect you to retain all the details of initiation, so we point out a few matters for your investigation. The symbol of your being in darkness should have deeply impressed you. Your eyes were not prepared to behold the Great Light of Masonry. Growth and instruction were necessary to fit you better to visualize what you beheld. When you were brought into the light you were naturally bewildered. The object of your initiation was gradually to unfold to you the teachings of our ancient Craft in such a manner that you may practically apply them in your daily walk of life. Reference was made to the qualities of obedience, humility, study and industry. We are not attempting to give you an academic education, but we must urge you to familiarize yourself with our history, ritual philosophy and jurisprudence. We must remind you that it is a solemn and serious undertaking to become a Mason. Since you have taken the first step, be careful of your progress, as it may change the entire course of your life. Brethren, this is only a portion of the first step booklet. I encourage you to continue to seek further light in Masonry. 41. History of Freemasonry in the Machias Area of Maine, RW Bro. Dwight Whitney, Proceedings of the 191st Annual Communication of the Grand
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Lodge of Maine, May, 2010. MWBro Roert R. Landry, Grand Master, pp. 313-315: Sometime ago, I was having a conversation with our Grand Master and 99 and 44/100 per cent of that conversation was about our great Fraternity. And I mentioned the interesting and exciting history of Masonry in the Machias area. Now Brethren, that is pretty near one hundred miles Down East on the coast, central coast, of Washington County. You know the other part of Maine. It is the history of Masonry in that area, I think you will find it very interesting. You know if you’ve been a member of this fraternity for sixty-one years you’ve got to have a little help so here it is. As I bring you a brief bit of history of Masonry in the Machias area, I must begin with the relocation of several families from the Scarborough area. Due to drought, fires and famine, they were forced to find a better place to bring up their families. They sailed East in 1763 along the coast of what was the State of Massachusetts at that time, of course and came to the Machias River. The men in these families were loggers and lumbermen looking for large acreage of timber, hay for their livestock and fertile soil to raise their crops. And most of the men of these families were also members of our fraternity. They sailed up the Machias River on the tide and were delighted to find all of the above and a bonus of Bad Little Falls, a source of power for their mills. I might add here that Bad Little Falls was the name given to those falls by the Native Americans that lived in that area. I understand that Machias means Bad Little Falls in their language. Logs were cut; mills and homes were built as they settled into their new location. As time went on, many other families joined them from the west. Things went well until June 12, 1775, when a large set of sails was spotted coming up the river. Does everybody here know where the first Naval battle of the American Revolution was fought? There are some, I’ll bet. As the ship came closer, a British flag was seen flying from its mast. It was the British Warship, the H.M.S. Margareta. After docking, a message from the ship was sent to the Machias people from the King of England with orders to cut long length timber and deliver it to the dock to be transported to the Boston area for vessels they were building. And if this demand was not met, the Captain had orders to open fire with the ship’s cannons and destroy the Town of Machias. The Captain of the Margareta sailed down to the bay area where the ship would not ground out at low tide and waited for a reply. The people of Machias quickly met and voted not to cut the long timber for the British and decided to try to capture the Margareta. The Unity, a vessel with no armament whatsoever was the only vessel available at this time. Captain Jeremiah O’Brien asked for volunteers to serve on the Unity and bring their hunting rifles. Captain O’Brien was a very good and cunning sailor who with a very brave and determined crew somehow captured the Margareta. And Brethren, this was the first successful Naval battle of the American Revolution. We, as Masons, can be very proud of this event as every crew member of the Unity was a Brother of our Fraternity. And this was the first time the British flag was ever lowered in defeat. Think about that statement for a moment. And I’d like to adlib a little here just to close. About Captain Jeremiah O’Brien, after he captured the Margareta and also captured two or three other British ships that tried to get into Machias and destroy the town. And he was successful. Finally, he was cornered by several British ships and captured, put on a prison ship; I think the name of it was the Jersey, a British prison ship. And it was a terrible, terrible prison. He was on it for awhile and then transferred to England where he was put in a prison in England. And that wasn’t any better. After some time,
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with some help, probably from some Brethren, he escaped and went over to France and finally came back to the Town of Machias. He is buried on the south side of the river in Machias to this day. I think it is something that we ought not to forget. What happened that day, June 12, 1775. Thank you, Brethren. [R.W. Brother Whitney was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.] 42. Brother Richard Fletcher. (This is continued from preceding article, but Bro. Fletcher deserves a special notice.): [Grand Master: Brother Grand Marshal presents Brother Richard Fletcher.] M.W. Richard Fletcher, Executive Secretary of Masonic Service Association: Good morning Brothers. I was very, very impressed with the Salute to our Veterans and thank you for those beautiful words. I wish that all the Veterans in all the VA’s around the country could hear them. They are so inspiring. My Brothers, as I was sitting here thinking and hearing the dedication to the fraternity, a couple of thoughts came to my mind. You know Freemasonry has been much in the news the last year or so. National Treasure, Dan Brown’s new book and all the publicity that comes with it and at the Masonic Information Center, we’ve been inundated with interviews and the one thing that I quickly found out when you are dealing with the media is that interviews are not meant to get anything substantive. Everything is a sound bite. Dan Brown’s book has some marvelous things in it about the fraternity but all you hear are the action scenes and in my personal case, I spent, in one interview five hours with CNN and when broadcast, it was nothing but fluff and yet we talked about so many things. The important thing to remember my Brothers is that Freemasonry is not nor never has been meant to be a sound bite. It is good to have in your minds a response to what Freemasonry is but, what is it really? You know we say we take good men and make them better; that’s not an accurate statement. Freemasonry doesn’t make anyone better; what Freemasonry does is to give us the opportunity to make ourselves better. Freemasonry is a quest, a lifelong quest, to find out what’s in our heart. Why are we Freemasons? What does the fraternity mean to us? What is it that has us go to meetings, sit in Grand Lodge sessions, it isn’t just because we want to be here, in a real sense it’s because we feel a need to be here; to be part of this fraternity. That’s what it does to us. It teaches us that, in the heart’ is where we are. I don’t care what organization you join, the Church, I don’t care if it’s synagogue, Freemasonry, any other fraternity. The only thing that matters is what it means to you as an individual and what is the commitment and that’s why the challenge always for the Freemason and when you go home, please take a few moments and think about this. Why am I a Mason and what is it in my heart I’m willing to search, find and then make the commitment, not only to make myself a better person but to help make those with whom I come in contact, understand that through my efforts, through our efforts, our obligation is not only to make ourselves better men but to help make the world a better place. And one of those commitments is to our Veterans. *** Grand Master, it’s a pleasure to ask you to join me and to tell you that the Masonic Service Association of North America, “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to work together in Unity.” This is a certificate of appreciation presented to Robert R. Landry, Grand Master of Maine in sincere appreciation for your abiding interest in and strong support for the MasonicService Association’s programs. You have given time to our National Hospital Visitations Programs and you have encouraged the MSA Representatives,
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Deputies and Volunteers of Maine. With this certificate go our best wishes for continued success and service to our gentle Craft. Grand Master, it is a pleasure to present this to you and to tell you how much we appreciate what you have done, what the Maine Masons have done and what our volunteers and reps have done for our Veterans. Thank you so much. It’s just an honor to be with you. Thank you, Brothers. M.W. Richard Fletcher and M. W. Robert R. Landry were accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren. 43. Ohio’s William H. Taft Instrumental in Founding of George Washington Masonic Memorial, By George Braatz, Past Grand Master, The Beacon, Vol. 17, No. 5 (Sept/Oct 2010). Approximately 100 years ago, an Ohio Mason—serving as President of the United States—was very influential in launching the movement that led to the building of the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA. William Howard Taft took office as the 27th U.S. President in 1909 and quickly lent his support to the concept of a Masonic recognition of our first president. President and Brother Taft attended the second meeting of the George Washington National Memorial Association in 1911. In speaking at that meeting, he said, “Brethren, every President of the United States feels heavy upon him the burden of following George Washington and being in his place and making himself in some slight way worthy of the First President, the Father of his Country. “No honor can be greater than to have a direct association with that great man, who in every sense, was the founder of this Republic and who exhibited, as President, as man and as Mason, all the principles of morality, of patriotism and of religion that we like to think is our highest ideal.” While his oratory was strong, Brother Taft’s support was more than just words. He wrote a personal check to the Memorial to help in the fund-raising for the building. A copy of the check is on display in the Memorial. The George Washington Masonic Memorial (GWMM) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This year the Memorial, for which ground was broken in 1922 and which was dedicated in 1932, was constructed solely with contributions from the Masons throughout the nation. Not one cent of public funds has ever been received by the Memorial Association. The Memorial belongs to the Freemasons of the United States. Ohio Masons can be proud of their role in the Memorial, and over the years, Ohio is the leading Grand Lodge in terms of donations. That pride can go back the full 100 years to the influence of President and Brother Taft. The President also attended GWMM meetings and addressed his Masonic brethren and enthusiastically endorsed the newly formed Memorial Association. He also discussed why George Washington uniquely inspires Freemasons: We speak with enthusiasm of the profound philosophy and patriotism of Jefferson, of the wonderful genius of Hamilton, and we can follow through all that long line of giants of intellect who stood for this country in its country’s need, at the time of the Revolution. But why is it, my friends, that above them all, not with so much genius as Hamilton, not with so much intellect as Jefferson, not with so much brilliancy as
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many others, and yet above them all, head and shoulders, stands Washington? Because of his character. He united with that character that level-headedness, that pure, disinterested patriotism and that patience which enabled him to unite all these men together in one common purpose, and notwithstanding the jealousies that sometimes interfered with their general movement toward their common purpose, he kept them together, and by that sanity, that judgment, and the influence of his personality and character, he made possible the creation of this republic. And so it is that it gives me the greatest pleasure as President of thee United States, proud to succeed that long line of great men with the greatest at the first, George Washington, to be here and to testify, both in my character as an individual and as temporary President of the United States, to the profound respect that we all feel for him as a fellow Mason, as a citizen, as a patriot and as our Father. In honor of his contribution and service, President Taft received the first life membership of the Memorial Association. He was also awarded the title of Patron of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Taft became the only Past President of the United States to be appointed Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed Chief Justice in 1921 by President Warren G. Harding, also an Ohio Mason. On November 1, 1923, the cornerstone of the Memorial was laid in full Masonic ceremony. Among notable dignitaries were Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States (not a Mason), and William Howard Taft, in his role as Chief Justice, both of whom helped spread cement in the cornerstone ceremony. During its 1930 convention, the Memorial Association appointed a committee to offer sympathy and good wishes to the ailing Chief Justice Taft, who did not live to see the completion of the Memorial that he had so actively supported. He died later that year. 44. Masonic Designs—Our Culture, Our Candidate, Our Craft, George Weil, Scientia Coronati Research Lodge No. 4, Arizona Masonry 35:1 (July/ August 2010), GL of F&AM of Arizona In the contemporary world, knowledge of the basic principles of Masonic philosophy is indispensable for the educated man. Simply to be educated requires that we understand the Masonic culture, its principles and the environment that we wrap ourselves in. The Masonic culture that we have immersed ourselves reflects philosophi cal ideals that we strive to abide by and teach throughout our lifetime in this material world. Each brother of a Masonic Lodge is a living essay to the various aspects of the Masonic fabric that we weave. The Craft is a culture housed in the Temple of the Mysteries. The true Masonic Lodge is a Mystery School, a place where initiates are taken out of the mundane world and given instruction in the mysteries of life. Three steps or degrees lead up to the temple doors, and all who wish to enter, must climb them to reach a certain level of knowledge. It is our responsibility that this knowl edge, this philosophy, this culture be not given to selfish people unprepared for their responsibility. In order to protect this ancient and honorable fraternity, obstacles have been, placed in the way of its attainment which only the sincere and honorable are strong enough to recognize and overcome. The initiate does not choose his Master; it is the Master who calls his disciples from their various labors to follow him. For the disciple, the days of exclusive
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book learning are over; book learning must be galvanized with self-examination, self-improvement and intellectual labor. The Masters must guide initiates in their proficiency studies. Without the Master as his guide, the initiate fruitlessly raps on the door of the Temple and awaits in silence the answer from within. He has placed a hoodwink back on his eyes, dousing the light of illumination. There are many grades of initiates, and no matter how far a seeker may pass on the pathway of understanding there is always something more for him to accomplish. The mere fact that an initiate has been accepted by our Craft does not mean that the student has become all wise or a Mason. He merely sees life with slightly broadened vision, but still subject to the laws of Nature. The initiate must understand that the rapidity of his advancement depends wholly upon his own merits—the sincerity, integrity, and devotion of his labors and how completely he has mastered the temperaments and failings, which hold him back. Although the whole of Freemasonry is depicted as a series of journeys, there are important differences as regards the destination in each of them. The first degree takes us, by level steps, to that place where, by means of the vow of fidelity, we may receive light, material and symbolic. But for the moment it goes no further than that. In the second degree our steps are no longer level; having passed the altar, the point at which we attained light, we have the right to ascend, as proved by our use of the password, to another level, one on which we gain admittance to the middle chamber, there to pay our dues and to show we are worthy to receive our wages, wages symbolizing a spiritual value. In the third degree, we remain on that higher level but pass through the veil separating us from the hope of eternal life into the Holy of Holies. This is why the third degree is referred to as sublime since it is here that, which may rightly be regarded as the summit of our journey and the object of our true aspiration. 45. Masonic Knowledge: The Tool to Attract and Retain a New Generation, Mansour Hatefi, PGM, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge F. & A.M. Masons of D.C., The Voice of Freemasonry, Vol. 27, No. 2, 2010 In the process of membership development and retention one of the principle aims of our lodges should be the attainment of Masonic Knowledge. Masonic Knowledge in its general form applies to (a) education: information and instruction and (b) ritual. Masonic Education Masonic education is the right of all Freemasons and the responsibility of every lodge. What is needed is Masonic education, for young and old members. However, there appears to be a belief in some quarters that ritual memorization/proficiency and Masonic education are one and the same. Not true! While there is perhaps a bit of overlap between the two, they are really two different entities. According to Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia, “…a ritual is a form of conducting rites or ceremonies,” Masonic ritual is the formalized manner in which we conduct our meetings and the means by which we initiate, pass, and raise new members. Masonic education is the information and instruction that promotes individual growth—a process of learning and understanding the meaning of Freemasonry. Education is not an initiatic ritual or catechism. Education comes after one has fulfilled the requirements to become a Master Mason. The scope of Masonic education is vast, but it need not be complex. In its simplest form it may range from correct ritual and ceremony to the significance of public speaking, but there is no need to stray into complex educational issues. All of this should be implemented at the lodge level, with a guiding hand from the Grand Lodge,
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rather than a drive from the top of the triangle. Masonic education is designed to provide lodge members with a deeper and more thorough understanding of the history of Masonry, how and why the lessons conveyed are important, and how they are relevant today. Masonic education is a combination of history, philosophy, and ethics, and is best taught by an interactive process. Rote memorization of arcane verbiage is not the goal. A Masonic lodge is like a school house. No one receives an education unless that person enters the building and participates in the process of acquiring information and knowledge. Although part of schoolhouse education may consist of rote memorization, the real transformation comes with participation in the learning process. The failure to do more than confer degrees results in poor lodge attendance and poor membership retention. Of the myriad programs available to assist lodges with their membership woes, few have had any measurable success. This, despite the message of Grand Masters, from time immemorial, urging the need to educate the brethren in the meaning of Freemasonry! Then why does the Masonic experience cease after degree conferral? The answer is twofold: (a) ritual is all that is ever mandated of a lodge; and (b) lodges and lodge officers are not required to “educate” first themselves and then their members. The solution is not to alter our principles, but to change our methods of teaching our principles. It can be done with bold leadership and a Masonic vision. We need to strive for an understanding of the basic principles of Masonry. Thanks to the internet, many of today’s potential candidates are well versed in much of Masonic history and values. All of us must attain, at least, the same level of education as they have so that we may attract them into the fraternity. With a renewed emphasis on Masonic education, we can attract and retain a new generation of Masons. We need to polish ourselves and improve our ways in the presentation of the values and ideals of the Craft. Moreover, we need to demonstrate to them that those ideals and values they have read about are real and tangible, and not merely words on paper. With a renewed emphasis on Masonic education, we can attract and retain a new generation of Masons. Masonic Ritual Masonic ritual is the basis of contemporary Masonry and its distinguishing character vis-à-vis all other fraternal orders and the rest of the community. It is our belief that the performance of the rituals has a significant effect on the character of those who take part in them, and that is why a good many of our brethren are willing to dedicate long hours to perfecting and performing the rituals in the conviction that something of great value is expressed and communicated to the participants. If magic is to be defined as, “… the general term for any of the supposed arts of producing marvelous effects by supernatural or occult power,” then the rituals are therefore “magical” in both their intent and their effect. And unlike the effects achieved by the conventional trickster magician on the stage, whereby the laws of material causality seem to be suspended, the magic worked by the rituals of the lodge is intended to effect a spiritual or psychological change in the individual participant.’ What is also needed is to understand the beauty, rhythm, and philosophy of the rituals which is only possible after several readings and deep thought and interpretation, as to their true meaning and purpose. This, however, comes under the heading of Masonic knowledge and should be made available to the membership by way of appropriate presentations and discussions conducted in specially convened sessions. “In order to turn the man into the Freemason, and keep the Freemason on
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the right path, we need to display the beauty of the ritual and make it the focus of every lodge and the absolute mission of every individual Freemason to learn and explain the beauty that lies within. Freemasonry should speak for itself, and it should come from its rituals. When our ritual is rendered with emotion and care, the ritual becomes a beautiful thing to behold. The harder we are willing to work at making the sounds of the Ritual beautiful, the more powerfully they are communicated.” The Grand Lecturer, his Deputy and Assistants, as well as the Chairman and members of the Work and Lectures Committee, have accepted their positions knowing that they are to be of service to the Craft and to instruct the constituent lodges in Masonic ritual. It is their duty to hold all of us to the highest standards possible in rendering the Ritual. They are well aware that it is just too important to Freemasonry’s prosperity to ever accept mediocre ritual work. We urge the Worshipful Masters to use this service if instruction is needed or wanted by your lodge. The Lecturers’ service is there for the asking. They will be happy when invited to help your lodge, in its ritualistic endeavors, by working with the ritualists in your lodge. It is their duty. However, they are not assigned to, and should not be expected to do your job for you but they are there to assist one and all in rendering the ritual in all its beauty and splendor. By providing this service, with an emphasis on instructing lodge instructors, the Grand Lodge strives to put Masonic instruction on a systematic basis. By this process we are assured that the brethren are given proper instruction of the ritual. However, if a lodge decides that it needs additional instruction to improve its ritualistic work, or is unhappy about careless and sloppy work, it should not hesitate to contact the Lecturers. A lodge, in which the ritualistic work is good, is a lodge that is doing well in every other way because the quality of mind which makes a good ritualist is pride. The quality of the work of a lodge is an evidence of the degree of pride possessed by the officers and active members of that lodge. Use the Lecturers’ service. Invite them to your lodge to assist you with your ritualistic work so that you may do the work that is essentially yours to do. Allow them to help you to be the best that you can be! [I had a similar experience to Brother Hendrickson, when I attended the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Iowa before MW Bro. Butler was Grand Master, but was in charge of sponsoring the event. I keep copies of this list and give them out at every opportunity. —EOW] 46. Masonry & Religion, J. Howard Duncan, 33°, Scottish Rite Journal CXIX:3 (May-June 2011) “...No man has the right to dictate to another in matters of belief or faith.” —20th Degree, Master of the Symbolic Lodge. Many pages and even books have been written on the relationship between Masonry and religion. The preponderance of this literature notes that Masonry is not a religion even though it is supports and encourages the Mason to have and actively practice a religion of his choice. That viewpoint is consistent with my thirty years of active Masonic involvement within a half-dozen of its branches. All of the theories of Masonry being a religion are in my judgment based upon false or incomplete information arising from imaginations stimulated by the barrier of Masonic secrecy. A good starting point is to define what is meant by religion. One comprehensive but concise definition is that religion is 1) a belief in a transcendent being or beings and 2) the practices and ethics which result from that belief It has been
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said that beliefs give religion its mind, rituals give religion its shape, and ethics give religion its heart. This definition is very encompassing and includes religions of monotheistic, polytheistic, and henotheistic (a chief god with other lesser gods and goddesses) persuasions. Each religion has its unique understanding of what constitutes God and humankind's relationship to God. Masonry has no unique definition of God, but it does require that a Masonic candidate have a belief in a Supreme Being. The definition or characterization of God is left to the individual, and every Mason is encouraged to actively practice the religion is which he truly believes. This absence of a particular definition of what constitutes God disqualifies Masonry from being classified as a religion. Yes, Masonry does teach many moral lessons, promotes individual freedoms and responsibilities, supports societal harmony and accord, fosters equality and opportunity, develops charity, and respects the family as the key unit of society. These are good things! But they do not make Masonry a religion. The Golden Rule is a good thing and is universally present in the world's major religions, but that does not make the Golden Rule a religion! The very great majority of western civilization believes in an Abrahamic religion. These are the three religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) that trace their roots back to the patriarch Abraham. These three religions share these common beliefs: I. One single, all-powerful, all-knowing God created the world out of nothing. All living things were given a special status and mankind was made in the image of God. Humans were given the special blessing (or curse) of having free will: the ability to determine how they will adhere to moral laws and commandments. God has commanded people to do his will in the world. He has worked and continues to work through the events of history. God will at some future time redeem the world of its imperfections, thus ushering in an age of universal peace. I am a Kansas Mason and have sat in lodge with brothers who are Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Deist; but the majority of brothers you find in Kansas lodges are of the same religious nature as you find walking on main street— Christians of varying intensities of faith. This is to be expected as it reflects the neighborhoods of our lodges. I do not know the religious activities of most of my brothers, but of those whom I do know about, I admire the roles they play in their churches, serving as leaders and committeemen. Much Masonic ritual is based upon Judeo-Christian tradition. This should not' be surprising when you review where and how our ritual was developed. However, the moral lessons are valid and acceptable across religious differences. Such acceptance does not commit the Mason to being,a Jew or a Christian any more than recitation of a Veda makes a Mason a Hindu. The Masonic moral lessons are intended to be broader than a specific religion. It is abundantly dear to me Masonry is not a religion. It incorporates the values and morals common to our major religions, but is not of itself a religion. Masonry would not exist without religion, and religion should recognize that it has an ally in-Masonry. 47. Music in Freemasonry, RW Bro. David J. Williamson, Grand Chaplain Emeritus, The Empire State Mason 59:3 (Fall 2010), Grand Lodge of New York. The great Protestant reformer Martin Luther once wrote, “Music is a fair and
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glorious gift of God. I wish to see all arts, principally music in the service of Him who gave and created them. I would not for all the world forego my humble share of music. Music makes people kinder, gentler, more staid and reasonable. I am strongly persuaded that after theology there is no art that can be placed on a level with music; for besides theology music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy of the heart.” Music has been a critical ingredient in our faith development. The psalms were the “hymns” of the ancient Jewish people, and have been beloved ever since. More than one scholar has noted that if you want to know what a person believes, ask him to name his favorite hymns. More than sermons, creeds, and even Bible studies, the music you sang and sing in the midst of the congregation shapes your understandings of who God is, how you find salvation and peace, and what it means to live your life obedient to God. “Sing to the LORD, bless His name; tell of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised ...” (Psalm 96:2-4a NRSV). Music has also played an important role in Masonry. I’m talking about much more than singing our national anthem at the beginning of a meeting (Francis Scott Key may have been a Mason, but hard evidence in lacking) or Brother Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” at the meeting’s close. The Middle Chamber Lecture in the Fellowcraft Degree features several songs. And in the Master Mason Degree, we sing Brother David Vinton’s “Solemn Strikes the Funeral Chime” to the tune of “Pleyel’s Hymn,” composed by Brother Ignaz Pleyel. (There are, incidentally, quite a few Christian hymns set to that tune. You may want to look them up.) But even more than those examples, Freemasonry has traditionally featured a great deal of singing and instrumental accompaniment. There is an entire treasury of Masonic music out there, waiting for you to discover it. Brother Wolfgang Mozart wrote a number of pieces for degree work, and his Masonic funeral music is, in the words of Brother Jim Tresner, “groundbreaking.” The Masonic Harp was originally published in 1858 (and was reprinted by the Masonic Book Club in 1998) and includes a number of songs that the brethren used to sing in lodge and during refreshment. The Masonic Orpheus, published in 1908, contains a large collection of songs, hymns, and chants for lodge, chapter, council, and commandery. RW Bro. Jean Sibelius, the first Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Finland, wrote a whole set of music to be used during the conferral of degrees. [He presented an inscribed copy to the Grand Lodge of New York in 1935, and it was published for Masonic use that year by Grand Lodge with an English text by RW Bro. Marshall Kernochan, a past Grand Trustee.] Brother John Philip Sousa wrote a number of marches for Masonic use. And more recently, my friend, Brother Howie Damron of Ohio has written entire albums of Masonic music including his very popular “Masonic Ring” (which you can hear on YouTube). I’ve just begun to scratch the surface of Masonry’s music. Probably the best guide to it is “The Craft’s Noyse,” a booklet by Brother Jim Tresner of Oklahoma, which is published by the Masonic Service Association of North America (www. msana.com). It’s a great read. Unfortunately, music is no longer a key element in most Masonic lodges. Frankly, in too many religious settings, music has become more entertainment than inspirational. On the streets, I hear fewer and fewer people singing along with the music on the radio or their MP3 players. And in the process, something
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important is being lost. I’ve been attending lodge in Pennsylvania, where there is neither a Middle Chamber Lecture nor a funeral dirge in the Master Mason Degree—the ritual is beautiful, but it often seems flat with nary a note played or sung. Our Masonic bodies need music to reignite the souls of our organizations. If you don’t already have a brother who can play the organ or piano in your lodge room, recruit one and get him involved. There’s no rule that says you have to use an organ or piano—invite the other musicians in your lodge to bring their instruments, too. And if neither of those ideas pan out, don’t be afraid to borrow a great idea from DeMolay and use prerecorded music. Brother Robert M. Walker of Buffalo transformed the DeMolay (2nd) Degree for me by using the soundtrack from The Lion in Winter, and you haven’t seen an Initiatory (1st) Degree until you’ve seen the candidates enter the room with the Star Wars theme playing in the background! Be creative. The psalmist wrote, “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with singing. Know that the LORD is God. It is He that made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:1-3 NRSV). Too many lodges and faith communities have devolved into entertainment venues, at best, and dull and lifeless groups, at worst. At least in part, it’s because we’ve neglected God’s gift of music in each and every one of us. We’ve forgotten how to celebrate His love for us, and the bonds of friendship and brotherly love that unite us. Don’t be bashful. Make a joyful noise in lodge, chapter, council, consistory, and commandery ... and in church, synagogue, or mosque. Share the gift of music with your brothers, your family, and your friends. And see how blessed you and they will be. 48. Real Masonic Work, RW James H. Rice, Grand Historian, Empire State Mason 59:2 (Summer 2010), Grand Lodge of New York If we consider that the real work of the Mason is the pursuit of knowledge beyond what is learned during the three degrees we are in accord with what our Past Grand Historian, George Peter, always said. We are an educational institution that provides its members with opportunities to learn to be reverent, to become good citizens, fathers, husbands, friend, and brother, to overcome evil, help one another, be truthful and fair, and develop a more thorough understanding of the principles of our worldwide organization that promotes a never ending journey to advance our knowledge to achieve the above. If we look at the Grand Lodge as the school then the local Lodge becomes the classroom. It is not only in the Lodge where we can learn more about our Craft but the Grand Lodge provides many opportunities outside the Lodge to gain knowledge of Freemasonry. In the Lodge the Mason receives instruction but it is when he leaves the Lodge that these lessons need to be applied. We have available for further light the Masonic Development Course, the Leadership Development Course, the Road to the East and the Individual Development course plus the Pathways to More Masonic Light through the Livingston Masonic Library Reading Courses. Each of these has a defined purpose and should be participated in, especially by the new Master Mason. Dudley Wright’s book “The Ethics of Freemasonry” is one I would recommend to the new Brother as it thoroughly covers a number of topics that would be of interest 'to all members. It covers our mission, our benevolence, our charity, and the history of Freemasonry from an English viewpoint. Brother Wright indicates
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in the book that the success of our Fraternity is not measured in the numbers of our members but by the development of the individual Mason and his application of the knowledge gained in Lodge and through the other opportunities he seeks. Like the tree of life our strength lies in the depth of our roots. The roots of Freemasonry are many and varied. We all know the three major roots: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. We may also include some the many others such as: character, knowledge, ritual, intelligence, history, literature, unity, purpose, respect, toleration and benevolence. The study of each of these attributes through the Masonic literature available contributes to making a well-informed Masonic Brother. The educated Brother will gain a more thorough knowledge of the philosophy, character and history of Freemasonry. And a well-informed Brother is then able to describe accurately the reasons other good men should become members of the Craft. Not only should we learn about Freemasonry in general but the newly made Mason should learn about the history of his Lodge and its effect on his community. In many cases he will be surprised at the men who have been or are current members. The Lodge Historian can provide this information as he pursues more light in Masonry. As you continue on your journey to gain knowledge, enjoy the trip. You will never hear the famous words “Are we there yet?” as it is a never-ending pursuit to become better men. 49. If We Don’t Change, We Don’t Grow: Something to Ponder, WB Weil, PM Scientia Coronati Research Lodge #4, Wm Aztlan Lodge #1, Arizona Masonry 35.4 (May 2011) My Honored Brethren, People often refer to the process of becoming a better Mason as “growth.” I think another word might be “smelting.” Let us use the Entered Apprentice who is divested of metals as an example. There comes a time when the candidate in the First Degree, being required to deposit something of a metallic kind finds himself incapable of doing so. It is not unreasonable, to suppose that some sort of lesson is concealed in this lack of metals, some lesson applicable to all Masons alike and not merely the candidate. The Lecture reveals some of the reasons but there may be a deeper meaning that we can apply to the words Personal Masonic Development. Metals have always been employed as symbolic of various spiritual qualities. The more precious metals, such as gold and silver typify the higher qualities. Thus, gold is a symbol of spiritual qualities or wisdom. It would be an easy matter to pick out many passages from Scripture and also from ancient mythology to prove this statement. Metals are obtained at the expense of considerable labor. Usually they have to be dug out of the rock and smelted. Rocks area part of the earth, and the earth, the ground has always been used to symbolize the lower natures. Metals are obtained by means of labor in the earth. Qualities of the mind or of the lower nature are obtained by means of the labor performed by the spirit or the consciousness in the lower nature. Such qualities as self-control, courage, concentration, persistence and a thousand others all have to be developed by hard work and the “smelting” of the rock material of the lower nature. The Laws of Nature provide us a valuable lesson in this analogy. But we must remember that the Entered Apprentice has not had time to digest and develop this lesson and understand the meaning and application of it. The Master Mason has. It is to teach him that the real valuable qualities of mind and spirit and character are not obtained by the haphazard life which
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the ordinary uninstructed man lives. Development of mind and spirit require knowledge and this knowledge must be mined or “smelted” from the earth and rock of the lower natures. Why? Because it requires change, and most people are reluctant to change. Author Gail Sheehy stated: “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” Making the change from being an occasional learner to becoming someone dedicated to personal growth goes against the grain of most people. If you asked one hundred people how many books they have read on their own since leaving school (college or high school), I wager only a handful would say they have read more than one or two books. Most people celebrate when they receive their diplomas or degrees and say to themselves, “Thank goodness that’s over. I’m finished with studying.” But such thinking, especially in the art of Masonry doesn’t take you any higher than average. If you want to be successful, you have to keep growing. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “Man’s mind, once stretched by new ideas, never regains its original dimensions.” Growth today is an investment for tomorrow. I can’t think of anything worse than living a stagnant life, devoid of change and improvement. 50. St. John the Baptist, A Moment of Reflection, by Harry Trapp, St. John’s Lodge No. 11, The Voice of Freemasonry 27:3 (2010), Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of D.C. In Masonry, there are two historical patron saints, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. The former having a day of feast and celebration on the 24th of June, the day the first Grand Lodge set its charter in 1717, and so, it is John the Baptist on whom I would like to open the book of history. As we turn the pages of history of our fraternity, we read that all brethren have found Saint John’s Day to be that one, “do not miss” day. It would seem as if the length of one’s cable-toe reached much farther on this day than any other. Brothers Franklin and Washington made it a point to not miss this day’s celebration, and more amazingly this day brought about the temporary halt to war. Two rival armies, meeting face-to-face, by common accord have put off their battle until the morrow of this feast day. So why then would one man garner such respect and reverence as to not only have a day named in his honor, but one in which every member of our grand fraternity would plan their calendars around and armies would lay down their arms? The answer brothers, takes us back over 2000 years. Brethren, the Holy Bible tells us many things and on the subject of John the Baptist, the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, John, and Luke, all speak of John the Baptist in almost identical tones and terminology. He was a “voice crying out in the wilderness” who was to “prepare the way of the Lord and make His paths straight”. Jesus Christ Himself says of John: “of all men born of women, there has not risen any greater than John the Baptist”. Let’s step back a moment and think on that: “Of all men born of women, there has not risen any greater than John”. If we trace back in that passage we will learn a bit more about the character of John. We will see a man who was wholly dedicated to his mission. What was that mission? – to pave the way and make paths straight. He lived his life with complete dedication and service to the Creator. Not just Saturday or Sunday, but every day. Surely this is something worth honoring.
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John lived his life not in splendor or luxury, he lived his life as but a simple man, clothed in simple robes of camel hair with a leather belt tied about his waist. John went about learning and sharpening his tools all the while preparing for his mission, training if you will, for his God-given task. It is amazing to think of such focus. He was met with temptation, and he was met with hardship, but never did he stop working. Though he surely may have had his doubts at times, his faith remained true and reliant on the truth, and it was that truth that he continuously labored to make known. So then, we have but a man who achieved great things? No. We have a great man who started from the most humble beginnings and ushered in a new world! – a patron saint whom many of us may do well to try to emulate. We have a man who should provoke us to think an act in a way we are called to do as Masons! We take and oath to subdue our passions, but how many of us have taken due time to think about what this really simple phrase really means?—or does this fall somewhere around where the sea ebbs and flows twice a day? Which leads me to this, brothers: as we recognize this day of feast, as we recognize Saint John’s Day, what do we do? Do we simply gather around, say a prayer, eat, drink, and be merry? Or do we stop with the “doing of things” for the sake of doing them and start thinking about WHY we are doing them? At one point the brethren of this fraternity took the time to actually make this a set practice and at that time they knew perfectly well why they were doing it, so, do we know why? It is because we hunger, because we thirst? Aye, we may very well feel both of those, but it is more than that. As a Mason, every one of us should know it is always more than that. In a world filled with allegory, where a man could spend a lifetime studying but one symbol and still not exhaust every angle. We all know that there is more than that. It’s my view that, on this day of recognition, we are called to live more than for just ourselves. We were once asked: “By what further right or benefit….” I still answer by that of being a man, but many temptations and burdens come with being a man. What sets us apart my brothers, is that we “subdue our passions” and reach out for that next level of understanding, realizing that there is more to this life than just getting what we can today. We are taught to live for a mission and we understand that each of us may be called to do great things in His name. And so I close with this last thought and a bit of symbolism to ponder. I bring you to the point within a circle, bordered by two perpendicular parallel lines. The lines represent St. John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, and upon this rests the Holy Scriptures. Now brethren, if that point represents you, how then should you govern yourselves accordingly? Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, two eminent Christian patrons of Masonry; and since their time there is represented in every regulated and well-governed Lodge a certain point within a circle, embordered by two perpendicular parallel lines, representing those saints, and on the top rests the Holy Scriptures. 51. The Intangibles of Freemasonry—The Human Touch, RWBro George Moore, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon. Proceedings of the 70th Annual Inter-Provincial Conference of the Officers of the Four Western Masonic Jurisdictions. October 13-15, 2010, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Good Afternoon Brethren: Throughout our Masonic careers we have all read
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extensively about the benefits and accomplishments of Freemasonry. Every book, every document and every web page you examine; usually has something to say about how we can make ourselves better men. Most of what has been written is accurate and great results have been achieved. There are the standard clichés such as “We Make Good Men Better” a much overused term, in my opinion, a more accurate term might be that we provide them with an environment within which they can grow; or Brotherly Love, which is felt rather than accomplished, and then, sadly, only by some. Then there are the subliminal messages learned through allegory and illustration. These take longer to identify and are part of the long and never ending journey towards perfection. What I wish to talk to you about today is the warmth or the spirit of Freemasonry and how it touches us: the joy, the tears, the laughter, the friendships, the love, the happiness, the Sanctuary and the peace that can be found in our Lodges. These are all things that can be experienced but are quite difficult to describe. Having been involved in the purchase and sale of many companies I learned all too well the necessity of disclosure and of having a clear understanding of the deal. I also learned that no matter how good the deal was, or how well it was presented, or how much money was on the table, it would not close unless all the players had a good warm cozy feeling about it; a high degree of comfort, if you will, It is the same with Freemasonry, most of us get hooked on a feeling, whether we are aware of it or not. Recently; I had an opportunity to speak at length with a Brother who had just been expelled. He told me that he really loved the Craft; that it was the best thing that ever happened to him. This large, burly, tattooed man with a criminal past had experienced warmth and peace within his Masonic Lodge, and he was devastated when it was taken away from him; but, for a short time, he GOT IT, and his life from now on will be better because of it. Unfortunately many of us never do get it. So what is IT? Well, IT’S PEACE. The peace that can be found in the sanctuary of our Lodges; let me explain to you what I mean by that. Some years ago I used to travel to Asia quite frequently. While driving to and while at the airport my phone would ring constantly. In a 90 minute period once I received 19 phone calls. All while trying to check luggage, check in, clear immigration and board the plane. It was always a stressful time and I learned to wait patiently for the flight attendant to announce the cell phones off message; then I would sit back and wait for the click of the cabin door closing. Then, and only then, I knew that for the next 12 hours or so no one could get to me. I came to cherish those most peaceful moments. The only other place I have experienced such peace is in my Lodge, when the inner guard announces that the Lodge is properly tyled. I can close my eyes and know that for the next couple of hours, the outside world can’t get near me; it is some of the most valuable time that I have ever known. IT’S HAPPINESS. Freemasonry refers to happiness frequently throughout its ceremonies and lectures. It also provides an environment within which it can thrive. You know, it doesn’t matter what your beliefs are, what religion you have chosen or what political party you support. The very purpose of life is happiness. The very motion of our life is towards happiness. I have seen the results of this happiness among our Brethren with my own eyes and can only describe it as AWESOME. IT’S ENTHUSIASM. Now; happiness breeds enthusiasm; and enthusiasm
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is contagious. If you are having difficulty becoming or staying enthused; just take a look at the excitement expressed. by our younger members. I am excited about Freemasonry and I have seen the excitement of others. We all need to get excited about Freemasonry and not be shy about it; for if there is anything on this earth worth getting excited about, surely it is this wonderful fraternity that has given us all so much. IT’S HUGS. I don’t think I ever hugged another man in my life until I joined Freemasonry. It’s now a common, welcome and pleasurable experience. I once heard a lady remark at our summer picnic that she had never seen so many men hug each other. I felt good about that. The Master of my Lodge sent an email to all of the members recently, after dealing with a serious family medical issue. This is what he wrote; “Your support, friendship and conversations were truly appreciated, but the hugs were the most effective and best.” IT’S TEARS. While at a Scottish Rite dinner in Moncton recently I listened to a young 15 year old girl tell about her struggle with dyslexia and how she had been helped by Freemasons and the Learning Center in St. John. There were approx. 800 people in the room that night and there was not one dry eye as she eloquently read her address to us. Imagine, 800 people in one huge room and every one of them crying. Our Lodges provide a great level of comfort for us and it is not unusual for Brethren to shed a tear. Sometimes it is just a few and at other times it can be quite emotional. Where else can you find an environment that embraces all of these emotions? Think also of the friendships; the laughter; the firm grip; the willing spirit; the excitement; and all the other rewards that we are so lucky to experience. If you are not experiencing these things, my brother, then you are missing out on the best that Freemasonry has to offer. I leave you with this: ’Tis the human touch in this world that counts. The touch of your hand and mine, Which means far more to the fainting heart Than shelter or bread and wine. For shelter is gone when the night is over And bread lasts only a day. But the touch of the hand And the sound of the voice Sing on in the soul, always. 52. Personal Ownership, Norman B. Leeper, Secretary and Editor, Southern California Research Lodge F&AM (1 September 2010) Listening to a radio talk show, I was captivated by words that didn’t follow the usual political agenda of the host. Rather than commentary on the latest headline or opinion on the state of affairs, the host directed his remarks toward the individual. The audience was treated to a practical lesson in morality. The essence of the message was—morality belongs to each individual, i.e., each of us has a personal ownership of our morals. One may sell or give away their morals just like buying or selling a car. So what does this have to do with Freemasonry? As we move through the degrees and become Master Masons, we are progressively exposed to the perquisites of being a Master Mason. In fact, we obligate ourselves to higher standards, so much so that we profess to the world that Masonry makes good men better. The result is that the Craft likes to believe, and rightly so, that the Masonic character is a higher standard.
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If it is accepted that Freemasonry imposes a higher standard on its initiates, then it follows that any deviation from the standard is a violation of one's duty to self (and to the Fraternity). The ideal as a Fraternity should reflect that higher standard—as individuals, as lodge members and as Masons. Every time we sit in Lodge, every time we meet with our Brethren and every time we are publically identified as Freemasons, the Masonic character is on display. To fail to act accordingly harms not only the Fraternity but most importantly, the individual. Thus, if we as individuals forget our duties as Masons we are giving away something that we can not easily get back. It is like the person whose integrity has been lost. Once gone, it is likely gone forever. Remember, your morality, your integrity, your character are personally owned by you. How you relate to the world is your character—a very precious commodity. The principle of personal ownership of our morals is your public and private character, and something to be protected, cherished and developed through life. Freemasonry will help…hopefully. Norm Leeper, Editor — To Learn—To Subdue My Passions—To Improve Myself in Freemasonry. 53. The Logo of Freemasonry, RW Bro Rabbi Raymond Apple, PDGM, PGC, in Freemason (Dec 2010), Grand Lodge of New South Wales: “The Square and Compasses: The Tools of a Free Man.” Middle-aged and elderly adults all remember how important their setsquare and compasses were as geometrical instruments in their school days; masons—value these two working tools not only for their prosaic but for their poetical significance. The general explanation that comes across from the ritual is that the square teaches us to be just and upright, to square our actions. The compasses tell us to keep our passions and desires within bounds. Whatever the precise terminology which the ritual employs, the message is the same—the square and compasses remind us how to think, act and live as fair and decent human beings. The moralistic explanations are however not the end of the story. Daniel Beresniak, in his 1997 Symbols of Freemasonry, gives the two instruments a still broader significance. Pointing out that they are crucial to geometry, which in its turn represents man’s concern to understand his world by measuring things, he argues that the square and compasses are symbols of man’s capacity for objective thinking. “In the Middle Ages,” Beresniak writes, “the teaching of geometry cleared the way for objective thought. Until that time, all knowledge had been handed down from an authority which meant to put a stop to any debate and eliminate doubt or the need for proof. Only one kind of knowledge could not be taught in this way—geometry. A theory about the properties of a shape can only be accepted when it has been verified using reason, and a square and compasses. “The teaching of geometry implies, therefore, the recognition of students as people who are able to think rationally and find meaning of their own. The geometrician-builder measures words with the yardstick of meaning and not according to the social status of the speaker. “The square and compasses, therefore, are the tools of a free man. They are the tools of a way of thinking which recognises the possibility of making statements about reality, understanding its laws and modifying it to better the human condition.”
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The Enlightenment thinking of the period when Freemasonry moves from an operative to an intellectual-ethical movement was made possible only because human beings were thinking for themselves, measuring, analysing, reasoning and debating. In other words, the square and compasses that had once done duty simply as utilitarian instruments of a craft or trade now assumed a higher, significance as symbols of a movement which changed everything in the history of human society and civilisation. Descartes said: “I think, therefore I am.” In Freemasonry, it is summed up by the logo of the square and compasses. 54. Tips on Memorizing the Catechism, by Bro. Edward A. Rund, Chair, Education Committee, Illinois Freemasonry, Vol. 17, o. 1 (Winter 2011). [Having met Bro. Rund at a Midwest Conference on Masonic Education many years ago, I knew that any article of his would be practical. Although proficiences are no longer required in Missouri, these tips are equally effective in memorizing ritual. EOW.] One's mind set is a key ingredient in the process. With few exceptions, beginning to memorize text material, possibly for the first time, is a difficult and scary task. But I promise you, the more you work at memorizing your catechism and later even lectures, the less difficult it becomes. Candidates seem to learn in different ways. Some find it best to learn a portion and then repeat it to the Intender, while others find it easier to just learn mouth-to-ear where the Intender presents the words and the candidate repeats them. A third mechanism is to work with another candidate, where one asks the question and the other gives the answer, then switching from time to time. Don't hesitate to see which method works best for you. One's mind set is a key ingredient in the process. Yes, it is a struggle and can be frustrating. I've tried. I just can't learn this stuff! Yet, you are no different than the multitude of candidates who came before you who have memorized their catechisms. You can do it. Be confident. Believe it! Now here are some tips to help you. 1. The first step is to read the catechism to determine if you know what it is saying. Make sure you understand the meaning of each of the words and how to pronounce them. 2. Read through the questions and answers several times, visualizing what you were experiencing at each point in the degree ceremony. This will help you divide the catechism into memorable sections, e.g., entry, altar, apron, tools. 3. After you can clearly recall the sequence of events, begin reading the catechism aloud, over and over. This begins the process of establishing neural links in the brain, the basis of building memory. One important consideration— many brethren have found it helpful to memorize both the questions and answers together. 4. In starting your memory work, don't think of it in terms of all those words and pages. Start at the beginning, focusing on bite-sized pieces, such as a block of five questions/answers or at natural breaks. 5. Find a calm and quiet place to read the first question/answer a couple of times; concentrate. Put the booklet down and see if you can repeat it. Picture the words on the page. Look for patterns in a string of words: first letters alphabetical, shortest to longest words in a sequence. Obviously, at this point you won’t get every word correctly. But the more you repeat this process the
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closer you will come. 6. Once you have the first Q & A down pat, go to the next ones and do the same. When you feel you've accomplished learning those, go back and do both sets of Q & As. Continue working on each succeeding Q & A in the block you selected. 7. Repetition burns the words into the memory, so if you are in the shower, driving in the car, wherever you're alone keep working at it. Remember, lt will get easier. The brain is like a muscle and you're exercising it to strengthen or build it up. 8. When you have several blocks under your belt, let your Intender see how you are doing by testing you. Then set those aside and continue with the next sections. Yes, it takes time and effort, but you will eventually get to the end, and then put it all together. When you feel ready and it's time for your examination, you will answer with confidence, especially with your Intender standing there across from you asking the questions. 9. Finally, one of the wonderful benefits of memorizing catechism and ritual is described in a paper I posted for December 2010 in the online Learning Corner at ilmason.org/ Masonic Education. There you learn how what you have memorized will direct your steps to living the principles of Freemasonry in your daily life, almost without being aware of the influence. 55. The Sweet Sound of Masonic Music, Robert F. Redding, Albert Pike Lodge No. 33, The Voice of Freemasonry 27:2 (2010), Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of D.C. I have been invited, as the former Chairman of the Grand Lodge Music Committee, to share my thoughts on the role of music in the activities of the Craft in an effort to raise interest in Masonic Music and how it can serve as an effective element in the overall work of our Blue Lodges. It is there where we discover many brethren with musical talents, perhaps unused for a time. There is a considerable history of developing musical programs in the District of Columbia for both lodge meetings and ritualistic ceremonials. In the Scottish Rite, we say that music “establishes mood, touches the heart and elevates the mind”. Let us reflect briefly on the fact that music has actually has gone beyond these uses in the Craft and is a major expression of Masonic philosophy. Music “stimulates the mind and elevates the spirit,” and brings value and pleasure to all Masonic endeavors. From the earliest days of Freemasonry, music was never omitted from either lodge meetings, degree work or other rites, such as cornerstone ceremonies, building dedications, the installation of officers, and memorial services. During the latter, musical enhancements in addition to hymns might include bugle calls, or muffled drums. “Auld Lang Syne,” for instance, was not written by Bro. Robert Burns to be sung on New Year’s Eve but to be sung at the closing of the meeting of his Blue Lodge. Great attention continues to be given musically to both Masonic memorial services and lodges of sorrow. While music, in the form of specific songs and melodies, was never legislated officially or made a mandatory part of the rituals themselves, it was made a part of the “spiritual furnishings” of the lodge, degrees, and other Masonic ceremonials. Thus, for centuries, music has been a valuable part of Masonic work. Let’s think together for a moment of music as a part of nature. As Freemasons, we have come to know that there are seven basic liberal arts and sciences serving the needs of mankind. They are Grammar, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Logic, Geometry, Astronomy, and the focus of this article, Music. Music, in
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particular, is recommended to the attention of Masons because as the “concord of sweet sounds’ elevates the generous sentiments of the soul, so should the concord of good feeling reign among the brethren.” (Albert G. Mackey’s A Lexicon of Freemasonry, 1852, p.318). Other authors have also emphasized the importance of music. Dr. Rex R. Hutchens, 33°, Grand Cross, in his book A Bridge to Light states: “From the discovery of harmonics by Pythagoras… the ancients… created the idea of the Music of the Spheres’ or harmony in the universe; a sort of music of God.” Similarly Sir Knight John W. Dadmun in The Masonic Choir states: “Music is an element of power that we Masons cannot afford to dispense with. It will add, incalculably, to the interest of lodge meetings, and do much to preserve the ancient landmarks of the order.” Also, a passage in Masonic Odes says: “The three symbolic degrees of Masonry exemplified without the use of music, is, to say the least, robbing Masonry of one of its most important factors.” Finally, Chester W. Mabie in the Royal Arch Melodia notes: “It has been urged with some force, that the beauties of the Masonic ritual cannot be evinced and stamped indelibly on the mind of the novitiate without the aid of music; the soul inspiring strains of which add power to the work, adorning its ever-living truths with a grandeur that no other art can supply, stealing upon the senses and elevating the feelings so that purity of conception, without which, to those that tread the road that leadeth to exultation, light is but darkness and truth a shadow.” Albert Pike, himself a fine musician noted for his skill in playing violin, greatly admired music and made it an integral part of many Scottish Rite degrees, often specifying specific melodies. Every lodge would do well to take this to heart and make a special effort to include appropriate musical interludes and enhancement to the degrees. To do this is to touch the heart, move the mind, and lift the soul of all involved for, as an anonymous author once wrote of this sublime art: “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, nevertheless dazzling, passionate and eternal form.” Clearly, Masonic music is very important. Its value has been proved by musical legends of the past such as Brothers Mozart, Sibelius, Sousa, and Berlin. Its value continues today through the musical skills and contributions of others. To those other Brethren who possess musical talents, but for whatever reason, have not made them known, I urge you to join this great Masonic tradition and mission. Your talents are needed and will be appreciated. The time to become active is now! Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, A charm to sadness, Gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order and Leads to all that is good, Just and beautiful, Of which it is the invisible, Nevertheless dazzling, Passionate and eternal form. 56. And finally a SECRETARY’S NOTE! From Norman B. Leeper, (1 September 2010). Brother Leeper is Secretary and Editor of the Southern California Research Lodge F&AM and does every month what I have done for this annual report. He scans Masonic literature and sends selections in this lodge’s monthly publication. Membership includes The Northern Light, official publication of AASR, NJ.
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Forgetting and Remembering Forget the hasty, unkind word; Forget the slander you have` heard; Forget the quarrel and the cause; Forget the whole affair, because, Forgetting is the only way Forget the storm of yesterday. Forget the knocker and the squeak; Forget the bad day of the week; Forget you're not a millionaire; Forget the gray streaks in your hair; Forget to even get the blues—But—Don’t forget to—PAY YOUR DUES!! —Committee on Correspondence, Dr. E. Otha Wingo, PDDGL 38, FMLR, Chairman
Report of the Committee on Masonic Education 2010-2011 To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Brethren: Your Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education met multiple times this past year, and we are both pleased and proud of the work accomplished and the work that is ongoing. We appreciate the opportunity to serve and to work in this important and meaningful facet of Freemasonry. The remainder of the 2010 year saw the completion and fruition of several of the projects began in the previous year. The Missouri Handbook of Freemasonry has been fully updated and revised. We believe this is a most useful tool to the Missouri Freemason and every member should have a copy of this excellent publication. The new Manual for the Committee of Investigation was also published and released this year. This brief manual contains a wealth of information on one of our most important, and often overlooked, duties as Freemasons. Also available this year is the Questions to Help Facilitate Masonic Discussion brochure. This is a list of 47 questions designed to help stimulate discussion between Brethren. It also complements the Handbook of Freemasonry by referring to it for answers to some of the questions. Several others of the educational materials available from the Grand Lodge have been updated and/ or revised and we hope that you will find them both useful and informative. In 2011 the committee was tasked with developing educational courses on interesting Masonic topics. These courses are designed to assist the Lodge Education Officer and District Deputy Grand Master in bringing educational instruction to the Craft. The course topics being developed this year include Masonic Law, Protocol and Etiquette, our Ancient Landmarks, Veiled in Allegory, and Language of Masonic Ritual. Development of similar courses is expected to be ongoing in coming years and we welcome suggestions on topics that will be of interest to the Craft.
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  It has been a privilege, a pleasure and an honor to serve in this capacity, and we hope that our efforts will prove beneficial to the Brethren of our beloved fraternity. Sincerely and Fraternally, Tim Couch - Chair Chris Harrelson Larry Houge Kevin Larson Jerry Miles Matt Ruth Dr. Otha Wingo
Committee on Masonic Publications Annual Report – September, 2011 To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M.: Steven L. Harrison, PM Editor, Missouri Freemason Magazine The Missouri Freemason (USPS 573-920) is the official publication of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and is published four times yearly in February, May, August, and November. During the past 12 month period, the Missouri Freemason Magazine published four issues of the Missouri Freemason Magazine: Winter, 2010; Volume 56 No. 1; 28 pages Spring, 2011; Volume 56 No. 2; 28 pages Summer, 2011; Volume 56 No. 3; 28 pages Fall, 2011; Volume 56 No. 4; 28 pages
Committee on Masonic Publications David L. Ramsey, Senior Grand Warden, Chairman Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary E. Otha Wingo, Assistant Editor Steven L. Harrison, Editor
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Report of the Committee on Masonic Youth To the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Brethren: Again this year, the Masonic Youth Committee assisted the Grand Master in his selection of the recipients of the Grand Master’s Youth Award. We mailed out forms to all Chapter Dads of DeMolay, Guardians of Job’s Daughters and Mother Advisors of Rainbow for Girls for their nominations for the award. It was difficult to choose the winners as they were all excellent candidates. In the end, Rebecca Hairer from Bethel #49 was selected for the Job’s Daughters, Cassandra Smith from Faith Assembly #107 for the Rainbow for Girls, and Brandon Rarey from Waynesville Chapter for the DeMolay. Congratulations to them all. They are indeed fine examples of our Masonic Youth. The Masonic Youth Committee consisting of the appointed Grand Lodge committee and representatives of each Youth organization met twice to plan and organize the Masonic Youth Day which will be held on Saturday, August 20th. This report was filed before that date, so a supplemental report will be filed after the event. Again this year it is planned as a Masonic Youth Family picnic at the Masonic Center in Columbia with activities, music, lots of food and plenty of Masonic fellowship. Thanks to the members of the committee, and to the members of the Masonic Youth groups and their advisors who helped us over the past year. Our Masonic Youth are truly exceptional young people and are worthy of all the support we can give them. Rick Kaeser, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL
To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri
Brethren: The Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual was asked to meet with the Grand Lodge Line Officers in December to discuss the Edict of September 15, 2010. Several members of the Grand Lodge Line did meet with a number of the Ritual Committee members and at that meeting the Ritual Committee was asked to prepare our Cipher for a new printing. The members of the committee were asked to go through our Cipher and recommend any changes they may see fit. We then met in our annual meeting in June and made these following recommendations: RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, opened the meeting at 9:05 A.M. on June 11th by calling on RWB F. Wayne Dugan to lead the committee in prayer. The following members were present: RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, RWB
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F. Wayne Dugan, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region D, RWB Glenn H. Burrows Jr., Regional Grand Lecturer, Region C, RWB Norman Harrison, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region D, RWB Joe W. Johnson, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region E, RWB Timothy Couch, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region F and RWB Wayne Tucker, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region G. The following members were absent: RWB Bobby R. Odell, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region A and RWB Jim Wade.
TOPICS DISCUSSED When questions were called for, the following members made inquiries as follows: RWB Joe W. Johnson – None RWB Norman Harrison - None RWB F. Wayne Dugan – None RWB Timothy Couch – Discussed a lecturer for an apron presentation and related the one used by the Grand Lodge of Colorado (copy attached later in this report) The committee agreed it was nice, but they also agreed it should not be made a part of the ritual. The majority voted that it should only be used at the option of the Worshipful Master at the time the brother receives his apron with the dates he received his degrees has been placed on the apron flap by the secretary and Worshipful Master. RWB Wayne Tucker stated that on page 51 of the cipher, the first line reads “ese til snd of gvl”. It should read “untl th snd of gvl” the same as page 41. RWB Glenn Burrows – None The committee was directed to bring the cipher into compliance with Grand Lodge by-laws, which in 1995 eliminated proficiency. After careful consideration the Ritual Committee voted to recommend the following changes to pages 64,65,66,67,83,84,86 and 87 to the Grand Lodge Line Officers:
Page 64 –PASSINGW.M. Hv u anythg fr th actn of this [ ] of F.C.s? S.W. (ris) Br JHD an EA wh hs rcvd sutbl instn is in wtg & dsrs t b psd t th _ of FC. (eliminate the words wh hs rcvd sutbl instn ) It should read Br JHD an EA is in wtg & dsrs t b psd t th _ of FC.
SD (at door) hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th pcdg _. SS He hs.
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Eliminate both the question and the answer.
Page 65 W.M. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
Page 66 J.W. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
S.W. Hs h recvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? Eliminate the question .
Page 67 S.D. He hs. Eliminate the answer.
W.M. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg_? S.D. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
Page 83 - Raising S.W. (ris) Br JHD, a FC wh hs rcvd sutbl instn is in wtg & dsrs t b rcd to th sblm _ of MM (sts dn) Eliminate the words wh hs rcvd sutbl instn.
S.D. (at dr) Hs he rcvd sutbl instn in th prctg _? S.S. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
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Page 84 W.M. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
Page 86 J.W. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer. S.W. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D. he hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer.
Page 87 W.M. Hs h rcvd sutbl instn in th prcdg _? S.D. He hs. Eliminate both the question and the answer. A question was brought up to remove all the questions and answers in the back of the cipher. The committee discussed this, but felt that this was only a part of our history, but would be useful for brethren who want to learn to visit other lodges, not only in Missouri, but throughout the world. Most of the committee has visited many lodges and have had to pass an examination. These pages can only help the memory of those who would have to pass an examination. COLORADO APRON LECTURE This Lambskin Apron, plain and unadorned, which from time immemorial has been the peculiar clothing of all Free and Accepted Masons, is now yours to wear throughout an honorable life. And when you are a Master Mason and at last your weary feet shall have come to the end of their toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop forever the Working Tools of life; and by the hands of sympathizing Brother Master Masons, your body shall be lowered into that narrow house appointed for all the living, it will be yours-yours to be deposited with the evergreen upon the coffin enclosing your lifeless remains, and with them laid beneath the silent clods of the valley. Let its pure and spotless surface be to you an ever present reminder of the purity of life and rectitude of conduct; a never-ending argument for higher thoughts, for nobler deeds, for greater achievements. May no act of yours stain the purity of this fair emblem, or mar the record of your labors here on earth. And when your trembling soul shall stand, naked and alone, before the Great White Throne,
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there to receive judgment for the deeds done while here in the body, may it be your portion to hear from Him who sitteth as the Judge Supreme, the welcome words: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.� ROUND ROBIN FINALS
Winner......... Mitch Penn....................................Poplar Bluff Lodge #209 2nd Place....... Chris Lee.......................................Monett Lodge #129 3rd Place....... Frank Lukenbill...........................Temperance Lodge #438 4th Place....... Kenny Cameron............................Swope Park Lodge #617 5th Place....... Harry Zerwig................................Union Lodge #593 6th Place....... Jack Loomstein.............................Benjamin Franklin Lodge #642
The meeting was closed at 12:30 P.M. I wish to thank the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the opportunity to serve as your Grand Lecturer. I served under ten Grand Masters who by and large became very dear friends as well as brothers and I appreciate their kindness. The District Deputy Grand Lecturers these past years have been some of the finest that we could have and I appreciate each one for his devotion to our craft and for the precious friendships gained with them. Lastly, no one knows the dedication and work and skill that have been reflected in the job that has been done by the Regional Grand Lecturers since the institution of that program within our jurisdiction. They have made it look like we have done our job as Lecturer well and provided a great uniformity in our ritual throughout the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. Our prayer is for those taking over our positions that it will be rewarding to them as well as to our lodges from one corner of the state to the other.
Respectfully Submitted
RWB Randall Jones
Grand Lecturer and Chairman
Recorded by: RWB Joe W. Johnson
*NOTE: Also present at the meeting of the Committee on Ritual but not recorded in the minutes were Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary, and John W. Hess, Deputy Grand Master.
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RITUAL SUBDIVISION CARDS Description
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Subdivision I Original Sub I 6701 Rick F. Hutcheson 9/10/2013 43 Sub I 6702 Michael F. Smith 9/15/2013 35 Sub I 6703 Douglas A. Linville 10/28/2013 4 Sub I 6704 Steve Eberharter 11/5/2013 30 Sub I 6705 Lloyd E. Michelsen 12/2/2013 39 Sub I 6706 Harry J. Zerwig 1/21/2014 24 Sub I 6707 Jeremy L. Willman 3/17/2014 44 Sub I 6708 Donald L. Winchel 3/24/2014 20 Sub I 6709 Duane O. Steele 3/31/2014 19 Sub I 6710 Thomas E. Kuhn 4/21/2014 27 Sub I 6711 Robert E. Lee Martin 5/18/2014 24 Sub I 6712 Joshua A. Thompson 6/2/2014 17 Sub I 6713 Christopher D. Lee 6/11/2014 44 Sub I 6714 Brad Wells 8/4/2014 44 Sub I 6715 Robert C. Floyd 8/6/2014 38 Subdivision I - 1st Renewal Sub I A-3255 Jack E. Merle II 7/28/2013 30 Sub I A-3256 Tom Williams 12/9/2013 43 Sub I A-3257 Ervin R. Wheeler 2/22/2014 42 Sub I A-3258 Franklin Lukenbill 5/10/2014 16 Sub I A-3259 Lawrence S. Cameron 5/21/2014 18 Sub I A-3260 John J. Tune 5/25/2014 29 Sub I A-3261 Glen R. Rosenburg 8/18/2014 43 Subdivision I - 2nd Renewal Sub I B-1935 William C. Woolsey 5/19/2013 29 Sub I B-1936 Noel R. Mason 6/23/2014 36 Subdivision I - 3rd Renewal Sub I C-1275 Charles O. Pittman 6/1/2013 43 Sub I C-1276 Jerry L. Miles 10/26/2013 10 Sub I C-1277 Curtis M. Fulbright 5/26/2014 27 Sub I C-1278 Michael N. Craig 6/2/2014 24 Subdivision I - 4th Renewal Sub I D-917 Terry L. Teague 1/28/2013 43 Sub I D-918 Christopher C. Mc Lemore IV 10/23/2013 33 Sub I D-919 James R. Leonard 10/23/2013 33 Sub I D-920 Lloyd N. Brown 6/8/2014 6 Sub I D-921 Bernard L. Morrison 6/23/2014 36 Sub I D-922 Paul F. Miller 5/23/2014 18 Subdivision I - 5th Renewal Sub I E-704 Hubert R. Butler 7/14/2013 21 Sub I E-705 James D. Hardy 12/23/2013 45 Sub I E-706 R. Miguel White 1/17/2014 27B Subdivision I - 6th Renewal Sub I F-532 Robert L. Sargent 4/11/2013 42 Sub I F-533 C. Scott Houge 9/28/2013 34 Sub I F-534 Carl H. Terry 2/16/2014 18 Subdivision I - 7th Renewal Sub I G-392 Marvin W. Frost 3/19/2010 45 Sub I G-393 Obid A. Kilgore 11/5/2013 16 Sub I G-394 Harold L. Davis 2/14/2014 20 Sub I G-395 Marlin F. Slagle 6/7/2014 6 Subdivision I - 8th Renewal
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Sub I H-281 Charles R. Huddleston 5/20/2013 27A Sub I H-282 W. Webb Edwards 12/9/2013 43 Sub I H-283 George Barrios 2/14/2014 20 Sub I H-284 George A. Morgan 3/7/2014 16 Subdivision I - 9th Renewal Sub I I-207 James Brown 8/20/2013 7 Sub I I-208 William J. Hollingsworth 5/5/2014 6 Sub I I-209 Robert E. Hammond 9/6/2014 34 Subdivision I - 10th Renewal Sub I J-141 James G. Wade 6/12/2013 22 Sub I J-142 David F. Phillips 10/23/2013 33 Sub I J-143 Lawrence M. Cripps 10/23/2013 33 Sub I J-144 Kenneth R. Clements 1/17/2014 27A Sub I J-145 R. L. Tichenor 5/5/2014 17 Sub I J-146 Carlton E. Wyatt 6/15/2014 38 Subdivision I - 11th Renewal Sub I K-103 John A. Pace 10/7/2012 45 Sub I K-104 Stanton T. Brown II 12/19/2013 19 Sub I K-105 Ronald G. Galemore 1/11/2014 38 Sub I K-106 Harold D. Hill 3/14/2014 38 Sub I K-107 Jules T. Brown 3/14/2014 38 Sub I K-108 Benny L. Roach 3/16/2014 45 Subdivision I - 12th Renewal Sub I L-67 Charles M. Benedict 3/28/2013 26 Sub I L-68 Conley E. De Priest 9/12/2013 25 Sub I L-69 Kenneth E. Kennedy 9/15/2013 35 Sub I L-70 James E. Spencer 2/17/2014 19 Subdivision I - 13th Renewal Sub I M-38 Don E. Baker 12/9/2013 43 Subdivision I - 14th Renewal Sub I N-28 Carnell E. Cutbirth 1/28/2013 43 Subdivision I - 15th Renewal Sub I O-15 Rex M. Williams 9/15/2013 35 Subdivision I- 16th Renewal Sub I P-7 Frederick H. Neal 1/11/2014 38 Sub I P-8 Christopher C. Mc Lemore III 6/18/2014 33 Subdivision I- 17th Renewal Sub I Q-3 Albert H. Miller 8/5/2013 37 Subdivision I18th Renewal R-1 Stanton T. Brown, Sr. 12/19/2013 19 Subdivision II - Part 1 Original Sub II Part 1 731 Andres M. Amezcua 7/14/2013 21 Sub II Part 1 732 Timothy L. Couch 12/1/2013 34 Sub II Part 1 733 William V. Cox 1/31/2014 43 Sub II Part 1 734 Kenneth R. Nelson Jr. 4/13/2014 19 Sub II Part 1 735 Michael J. Minton 6/24/2014 13 Sub II Part 1 736 Keith B. Scott 7/27/2014 19 Subdivision II - Part 1-1st Renewal Sub II Part 1 A-490 Roby D. Walker 8/14/2013 16 Sub II Part 1 A-491 Franklin Lukenbill 10/25/2013 16 Sub II Part 1 A-492 Dennis L. Baker 4/26/2014 9 Sub II Part 1 A-493 Dennis W. Spears 6/16/2014 18 Sub II Part 1 A-494 John J. Tune 5/26/2014 29 Subdivision II - Part 1-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 1 B-339 Thomas E. Kuhn 6/10/2013 27C Sub II Part 1 B-340 Gayford W. Haymes 12/9/2013 35 Sub II Part 1 B-341 Herman Collins 6/18/2014 7
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Subdivision II - Part 1-3rd Renewal Sub II Part 1 C-264 Edward Windle 12/20/2012 29 Sub II Part 1 C-265 Stanton T. Brown II 12/19/2013 19 Subdivision II - Part 1-4th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1-5th. Renewal Sub II Part 1 E-168 James G. Wade 6/30/2013 22 Subdivision II - Part 1-6th. Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 7th Renewal Sub II Part 1 G-86 Bob R. O’Dell 10/9/2012 9 Subdivision II - Part 1- 8th Renewal Sub II Part 1 H-58 Robert M. Lockmiller 1/19/2013 34 Sub II Part 1 H-59 John L. Schafer 6/23/2014 29 Sub II Part 1 H-60 Robert E. Hammond 9/6/2014 34 Subdivision II - Part 19th Renewal I-39 F. Wayne Dugan 6/11/2013 16 Sub II Part 1 I-40 Benny L. Roach 3/16/2014 45 Subdivision II - Part 1- 10th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 J-32 Carroll R. Moorman 2/11/2013 24 Subdivision II - Part 1- 11th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 K-16 Subdivision II - Part 1- 12th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 L-10 Roger R. Adams 2/5/2013 45 Sub II - Part 1 L-11 Hugh E. Shubert 5/17/2014 18 Sub II - Part 1 L-12 Conley E. DePriest 9/3/2014 25 Subdivision II - Part 113th Renewal M-10 Melvin J. Sanders 12/19/2013 19 Subdivision II - Part 1- 14th Renewal Sub II Part 1 N-3 Stanton T. Brown 12/30/2012 19 Sub II Part 1 N-4 Charles M. Benedict 8/31/2014 26 Subdivision II - Part 2 Original Sub II Part 2 645 Gene Wescott 5/8/2013 1 Sub II Part 2 646 Bryan L. Stark 9/22/2013 19 Sub II Part 2 647 Jerry C. Garland 10/28/2013 28 Sub II Part 2 648 Stanton T. Brown II 12/19/2013 19 Sub II Part 2 649 Jack A. Dotson 1/22/2014 16 Sub II Part 2 650 Juan A. White 1/22/2014 27B Sub II Part 2 651 James A. Mc Cloud 1/15/2014 17 Sub II Part 2 652 William V. Cox 2/8/2014 43 Sub II Part 2 653 Dennis L. Baker 7/12/2014 9 Sub II Part 2 654 Robert A. Gentry 8/14/2014 16 Sub II Part 2 655 Charles Pittman 8/18/2014 43 Sub II Part 2 656 Ross C. Anderson 8/18/2014 43 Sub II Part 2 657 David H. Coburn 8/28/2014 19 Sub II Part 2 658 William R. Siegfried 8/31/2014 15 Sub II Part 2 659 Kenneth Johnson 9/1/2014 19 Subdivision II - Part 2-1st Renewal Sub II Part 2 A-441 Gregory E. Golden 6/30/2013 16 Sub II Part 2 A-442 Daniel J. Ward 9/2/2013 37 Sub II Part 2 A-443 Bruce A. Olds 9/26/2013 18 Sub II Part 2 A-444 Bradley T. Hicks 11/15/2013 30 Sub II Part 2 A-445 Edward D. Crudgington 2/20/2014 41 Sub II Part 2 A-446 Franklin Lukenbill 3/9/2014 16 Sub II Part 2 A-447 John J. Tune 5/26/2014 29 Sub II Part 2 A-448 Kenneth W. Burch 8/31/2014 26 Subdivision II-Part 2-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 2 B-318 Elmo E. Turner,Jr. 2/5/2013 45 Sub II Part 2 B-319 Timothy L. Couch 8/21/2013 34 Sub II Part 2 B-320 Donald E. Gilkerson 3/11/2014 16
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Subdivision II - Part 3 - 4th Renewal Sub II Part 3 D-201 Kenneth R. Clements 3/5/2013 27A Sub II Part 3 D-202 R.L. Tichenor 5/5/2014 17 Sub II Part 3 D-203 George Barrios 6/20/2014 20 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 5th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 6th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 7th Renewal Sub II Part 3 G-87 Carl H. Terry 11/14/2012 18 Sub II Part 3 G-88 Robert M. Lockmiller 6/16/2014 34 Sub II Part 3 G-89 Gary Benskin 6/16/2014 34 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 8th Renewal Sub II Part 3 H-57 James G. Wade 6/30/2013 22 Sub II Part 3 H-58 John L. Schafer 6/23/2014 29 Sub II Part 3 H-59 Robert E. Hammond 9/6/2014 34 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 10th Renewal Sub II Part 3 J-36 Ervin A. Drewing 8/26/2013 27C Subdivision II - Part 3 - 11th Renewal Sub II Part 3 K-25 Conley DePriest 5/1/2011 25 Sub II Part 3 K-26 Hugh E. Shubert 5/17/2014 18 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 12th Renewal Sub II Part 3 L-15 Melvin J. Sanders 12/19/2013 19 Sub II Part 3 L-16 Roger R. Adams 3/16/2014 45 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 13th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 14th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 15th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 16th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 17th Renewal Q-1 Ralph O. Kolb 1/21/2013 27C Subdivision III - Original 1067 Kevin Larson 8/25/2013 46 Sub III 1068 Dennis A. Bonjour 11/11/2013 7 Sub III 1069 James A. Mc Cloud 1/15/2014 17 Sub III 1070 Jeffrey S. Pennington 1/29/2014 41 Sub III 1071 Philip A. Cole 2/8/2014 27C Sub III 1072 Rixie D. Crawford 2/11/2014 19 Sub III 1073 Donald L. Winchel 3/28/2014 20 Sub III 1074 Randy G. Wells 3/19/2014 28 Sub III 1075 William L. South 3/30/2014 36 Sub III 1076 William D. Shipman 4/14/2014 19 Sub III 1077 Dwight E. Wyatt 4/21/2014 27 Sub III 1078 Anthony J. Kerns 5/10/2014 16 Sub III 1079 Charles E. Cooper 6/8/2014 3 Sub III 1080 Lloyd Waller 6/28/2014 7 Sub III 1081 Thomas D. Swafford 7/12/2014 9 Sub III 1082 Lawrence Loomis 7/17/2014 24 Sub III 1083 Robert H. Bates 8/1/2014 16 Sub III 1084 Sid Cantrell 8/1/2014 16 Sub III 1085 Ross C. Anderson 8/18/2014 43 Sub III 1086 Skip Smith 8/24/2014 44 Subdivision III - 1st Renewal Sub III A-578 Wesley F. Revels 8/31/2013 7 Sub III A-579 Walter L. Wilson 10/10/2013 26 Sub III A-580 David D. Powell 11/6/2013 3 Sub III A-581 Anthony J. Battaglia 11/23/2013 9 Sub III A-582 K. Porter Hensen 11/23/2013 16 Sub III A-583 Glen F. Cron 12/9/2013 35 Sub III A-584 Gayford W. Haymes 12/9/2013 35
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Sub III A-585 Kenneth E. Crawford, Jr. 2/11/2014 19 Sub III A-586 Ervin R. Wheeler 2/22/2014 42 Sub III A-587 Larry L. Lanning 2/28/2014 16 Sub III A-588 Michael E. Sutton 3/24/2014 21 Sub III A-589 Thomas E. Kuhn 4/7/2014 27C Sub III A-590 Matthew Ruth 4/21/2014 46 Sub III A-591 Duaine L. Francis 5/24/2014 37 Sub III A-591 Frank B. Fowler 5/12/2014 18 Sub III A-592 John J. Tune 5/26/2014 29 Sub III A-593 Robert A. Gentry 8/1/2014 16 Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal B-311 William E. Zimmerman 9/12/2013 27C Sub III B-312 Timothy L. Couch 8/21/2013 34 Sub III B-313 John R. Jackson 9/21/2013 27A Sub III B-314 Jonce B. Chidister 9/27/2013 40 Sub III B-315 Larry W. Beck 12/10/2013 29 Sub III B-316 Jack G. Loomstein 1/6/2014 27 Sub III B-317 Teddy R. Thomas 1/27/2014 20 Sub III B-318 Noel R. Mason 1/28/2014 36 Sub III B-319 Jared A. Price 2/19/2014 12 Sub III B-320 Farrell Fannin 2/19/2014 12 Sub III B-321 Richard L. Krevitz 2/24/2014 19 Sub III B-322 Donald E. Gilkerson 3/2/2014 16 Sub III B-323 James R. Tinker 2/26/2014 41 Sub III B-324 Dennis L. Baker 4/26/2014 9 Sub III B-325 James Hobusch 6/9/2014 25 Sub III B-326 Dennis W. Spears 6/16/2014 18 Sub III B-327 Larry Lambing 6/20/2014 7 Sub III B-328 Le Roy Salmon 6/20/2014 7 Sub III B-329 Virgil Simpson 6/20/2014 7 Sub III B-330 James T. Merchant 6/25/2014 14 Sub III B-331 Thomas E. Christine 6/26/2014 10 Sub III B-332 Charles Pittman 8/18/2014 43 Sub III B-333 Lawrence Crawford 8/28/2014 7 Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal Sub III C-194 Hubert R. Butler 7/14/2013 21 Sub III C-195 John A. Pace 12/23/2013 45 Sub III C-196 Donald C. Gardner 12/23/2013 45 Sub III C-197 Duane O. Steale 3/16/2014 19 Sub III C-198 Donald Allen 4/2/2014 10 Sub III C-199 Carroll R. Moorman 5/11/2014 24 Subdivision III - 4th Renewal Sub III D-129 James Brown 8/19/2013 7 Sub III D-130 Richard L. Mansfield 9/26/2013 3 Sub III D-131 James R. Leonard 10/23/2013 33 Sub III D-132 Christopher C. Mc Lemore IV 10/23/2013 33 Sub III D-133 James D. Hardy 12/23/2013 45 Sub III D-134 David C. Ledford 2/22/2014 27A Sub III D-135 Charles O. Bridges 3/29/2014 32 Sub III D-136 Bernard L. Morrison 3/30/2014 36 Sub III D-137 Christopher C. McLemore III 6/18/2014 33 Sub III D-138 Terry C. Little 7/7/2014 27A Subdivision III - 5th Renewal Sub III E-83 Ralph O. Kolb 5/13/2013 27 Sub III E-84 Lawrence M. Cripps 10/23/2013 33 Sub III E-85 Melvin A. Ash 6/9/2014 27A
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Grand Lodge of Missouri Report of the Ways and Means Committee 2010-2011 To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Ways and Means Committee met at the Masonic Complex on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2011. The purpose of the meeting was to review and approve the 2010-2011 Grand Lodge budget, to receive and review the management letter and audited financial statements for the Grand Lodge of Missouri as of October 31, 2010, and to review the investments of the Grand Lodge. In compliance with section 3.10 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Ways and Means Committee reviewed, revised, and approved the 2010-2011 budget. Mr. Jim McGinnis of the accounting firm Gerding, Korte, & Chitwood, Certified Public Accountants, presented the audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2010. Mr. McGinnis reported that the financial statements do present fairly the financial position of the Grand Lodge. Mr. McGinnis also presented a management letter which identified minor internal control or procedural issues. Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller reported that Grand Lodge officers and staff have addressed the issues presented. To conclude the meeting, the Ways and Means Committee and the Investment Committee reviewed a presentation from David Stepanek, Senior Vice President of Central Trust & Investment Company, and Steve Jeffries, Vice President Senior Portfolio Manager of Central Trust & Investment Company, in regards to the Grand Lodge’s investment portfolio. The Grand Lodge investment approach is to maintain approximately 60% of balances in fixed income securities and 40% in equity securities. The committee noted that the Grand Lodge Office had reduced its total number of employees, and reminded the Grand Secretary that it is crucial that staff not be reduced to the point of not being able to handle the business of the Grand Lodge Office satisfactorily. The Grand Lodge Officers expressed their pleasure at the audit reflecting solid accounting and business practices. Grand Master Gail S. Turner expressed his satisfaction with the results of the audit report. The Ways and Means Committee extends its thanks to the Grand Master and all Brethren for the opportunity to serve. Fraternally submitted, Lenard L. Lenger, Chairman Erick S. Kern John W. Siscel III
Stanton T. Brown II
Donald F. Torreyson
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REPORT OF THE SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The annual meeting of the Samuel Smith Stewart Trust Committee was called to order by Chairman Bruce R. Austin, PGM, at 10:00 on the morning of March 21, 2011. Those in attendance for the meeting were Bruce Austin, Chairman; M. Robert Berger, committee member; Ronald D. Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Steve Duncan, Committee Member; John W. Siscel, Committee Member; and Christi Casey, Staff liaison for the Scholarship Committee. Following opening remarks by the chairman regarding investment revenues, a motion was made and seconded to increase the amount for each Samuel Smith Stewart scholarship awarded this year from Five-Thousand Dollars to Eight Thousand Dollars, with the number of new scholarships available set at ten. Discussion by the committee clarified the position that the change affects new scholarships only; those already in place will remain at Five Thousand Dollars per year. Motion passed. The committee then discussed correspondence from a student entering a graduate-level accelerated nurse practitioner program and a request for scholarship consideration for that course of study. Motion made and seconded to allow scholarship consideration for graduate studies. Motion passed. Additional motion made and seconded for the committee to grant said student a scholarship of Five Thousand Dollars per year for each of the next two years. Motion passed. Committee reviewed agreement between Stewart Trust Committee and the Grand Lodge allowing for payment to the Grand Lodge for Administrative Costs incurred by execution of the Trust. No change in agreement discussed; amount paid to remain the same as previously set. Statement was made by Ron Miller that Officers for the Committee must be set before November of 2011. Motion made and seconded to retain same Officers as in current year. Motion passed. Officers for upcoming year are as follows: Bruce R. Austin, Chairman; Glenn E. Means, Vice-Chairman; Ron Miller, Secretary/Treasurer. No further business being brought before the committee, meeting was adjourned by the Committee Chairman. Fraternally Submitted, Bruce R. Austin, PGM Chairman
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PROPOSED LEGISLATION PROPOSED 2011 FOR ACTION IN 2012 NOTICE REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION Pursuant to the By-Laws, legislation proposed for the upcoming Annual Communication must be sent to the subordinate lodges no later than March of that year. We have received numerous legislative proposals for the ensuing year and are pleased to be able to provide these to the lodges in this January packet well in advance of the March deadline. Please be advised, however, that this proposed legislation remains subject to possible modifications prior to the upcoming Annual Communication if deemed necessary by the Jurisprudence Committee, which in some instances has referred some of the legislation to other Committees for their review and comment and is awaiting their response. The goal is to do our best, in advance, to avoid the necessity of having to rule a piece of legislation out of order due to drafting deficiencies and allow the legislation submitted to make it to the floor for a vote by the membership. AUTOMATIC ATTACHMENT TO ALL LEGISLATION Based upon the vote of the Craft at the 190th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, the following language is automatically included as an Addendum to each Legislative Proposal relating to the Constitution and/or By-Laws: “Adoption of any legislation will automatically amend or repeal as much, or all portions of any other existing By-Law provision or provisions inconsistent with the terms of the adopted legislation, and also authorizes the By-Laws Committee of the Grand Lodge to make such changes in the wording of the By-Laws, including deletions, annotations, cross-references or elimination of all kinds, types, natures and descriptions as that Committee may deem necessary or expedient to cause the adopted legislation to be given full force and effect.” PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 9.053 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI Repeal in its entirety Section 9.053 and insert in lieu thereof the following: Section 9.053. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Lodges may make cash and in-kind contributions to needy persons and federally tax exempt entities, regardless of Masonic affiliation, but in no event shall a lodge make any contribution that might be used to support any political or sectarian religious purpose. Lodges shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and in no event shall a lodge take any action that might threaten or compromise the tax exempt status of the lodge or of the Grand Lodge. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To permit lodges to make contributions to appropriate recipients, regardless of Masonic affiliation, if consistent with
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applicable law and with the Ancient Landmarks of the Fraternity. Respectfully submitted: RWB William E. Zimmerman RWB Lionel J. Goede Past Master Past Master Saxton Lodge # 508 and Fenton Lodge # 281 Crestwood Anchor Lodge # 443 TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 9.140 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI CHANGE: Article 9, Section 9.140 by striking in the third sentence the phrase “or in any part of a building in which a lodge hall is located,” TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 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. The “lodge hall” is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge. Alcohol may be used in other areas of the building than the lodge hall. No Lodge or related entity shall engage in the sale of alcohol, but the same may be used by a Lodge or related entity in areas other than the “lodge hall”. The use of intoxicating liquors in a dedicated lodge hall is a desecration thereof and forbidden, except for the limited and exclusive purposes of Masonic Ceremonies, or in the conferral or exemplification of a Degree of either a Masonic Lodge, or an appendant or adoptive body when the same is part of the work or conferral of that degree. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To remove the restriction on the use of intoxicating liquors in areas outside the confines of a dedicated lodge hall. Also, the Section makes it clear that when the tiled area of the Lodge Hall is used for purposes of Masonic Ceremonies or the conferral or exemplification of Degrees by Adoptive and Appendant Bodies as part of their Degree or Exemplification work, and the same involves or requires the use of alcohol, the same is permitted. Certain degrees in the York and Scottish Rites for example, do contain portions where the use of alcohol is part of the work involved in the degree. Likewise, wine is used in the dedication of a Lodge Hall and other Masonic dedications.
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Jack Kairy, PM St. John’s Lodge No. 28
David N. Ward, PM Hannibal Lodge No. 188
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PROPOSED BY-LAW ADDITION CORRECTING DURING DEGREE CONFERRALS TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI: It is proposed that Article 16 be amended by adding one new section to read as follows: New Section 16.017 1. It is a Masonic Offense to correct, criticize, interrupt or prompt, audibly or otherwise, those performing Masonic Ritual at any time during the conferral of a degree upon a candidate. The Master shall remind the lodge of this prohibition at an appropriate time prior to the conferral of any degrees. 2. Prior to commencing a degree conferral, the Master shall designate one brother, but no more than one, to prompt those performing the degree ritual as might become necessary. The brother so designated shall prompt in such a manner as to minimize any distraction or otherwise divert the attention of the candidate and prior to the conferral he shall coordinate with those performing the ritual when and the particular manner in which those performing the ritual desire that any necessary prompting will occur. 3. At no time shall the designated prompter attempt to audibly correct errors in the floor work unless failing to make the correction would seriously compromise the conferral of the degree. 4. It shall be the duty of the Master and the District Deputy Grand Master to enforce the provisions of this section. Admonitions to a brother during a degree conferral should be made in such a manner as to minimize any distraction or otherwise divert the attention of the candidate. 5. Repeated or willful violations of this section will subject the offending brother to Masonic Discipline. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Audible prompting and corrections coming from the sidelines increasingly has become commonplace. It is very distracting to the candidate and it interferes with the solemnity of the initiatory experience and the deep impression intended to be made on the mind of the candidate. The primary focus and concern of the lodge during a degree conferral should be on the candidate receiving the degree, not on teaching the ritual to the brothers performing the work. PROPOSED BY-LAW ADDITION CORRECTING DURING DEGREE CONFERRALS While it is relatively common for a brother to forget his place or a line during a degree conferral, it is even more common for several brethren on the side lines to, very vocally attempt to prompt the performing brother of his next words, and often they aren’t the correct words. This often confuses the performing brother even more, and often leads to more uncontrolled prompting. This unnecessary prompting can even occur when a performing brother is simply pausing for dramatic effect. More importantly, the performance of the degree conferral is an important educational instruction and a personal experience for the candidate. The extraneous prompts from brethren on the side lines serve as a significant distraction to the candidate.
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This proposal would forbid prompting during a degree conferral except from one brother designated by the Worshipful Master, who would only prompt the performing brother when that brother uses some agreed upon signal to the prompter to request assistance. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ _______________________________ Past Master/Lodge _____________________________ _______________________________ Past Master/Lodge
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TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI: IT IS PROPOSED THAT ARTICLE 35 OF THE BY-LAWS BE AMENDED BY ADDING ONE NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 35.022 AUTOMATIC AMENDMENT OR REPEAL In the event the text of a proposal does not specifically reference or enumerate completely all the then existing By-Law provisions or Resolutions that will be in some manner affected thereby, the newly enacted proposal automatically shall be deemed to amend, repeal, and shall otherwise supersede any existing By-Law section, portion thereof, or any Resolution that might be inconsistent or in conflict therewith, in whole or in part. The Committee on By-Laws is authorized and shall make such changes to the By-Laws as it deems necessary and proper to give the newly enacted proposal full force and effect and to otherwise effectuate application of this section. It may craft substitute language to harmonize any conflicting provisions, but it may not make any changes that alters the sense, meaning or effect of the newly enacted proposal. Should the Committee on By-Laws find it necessary to strike and remove a section of the By-Laws or a portion thereof that is inconsistent or conflicts with the newly enacted proposal, it shall in the stricken section note the repeal and provide an explanatory annotation citing the superseding section and its date of enactment. The Committee on Jurisprudence shall periodically review, and the Grand Master in his discretion may reverse at any time, any action taken by the Committee on By-Laws in the discharge of its duties under this section. Any adjustments made by either the By-Laws Committee or the Jurisprudence Committee after review shall be approved by the Grand Master and the date of his approval shall be noted thereupon by Decision of the Grand Master. The same shall be and remain effective, unless and until altered by a subsequent Decision of a Grand Master, or a vote of the Grand Lodge at a subsequent Annual Communication. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This provision is intended to allow more legislative proposals to come before the Annual Communication by avoiding failures in draftsmanship to include all necessary references to other existing By-Laws which at times in the past, have caused proposals to be declared to be either “not in proper form”, “not in order” or otherwise be disqualified from being brought before the Grand Lodge membership for a vote. ________________________________
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Grand Master: I will entertain a motion that these reports and supplements if any be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Motion has been made and seconded. Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE R.W. Brother John W. Hess introduced R.W. Brother Stanton T. Brown II as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers. CLOSING The 190th Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication - the 191st – to be held on Monday September 24th and Tuesday September 25th , 2012, at Columbia, Missouri. OPEN INSTALLATION Installing Officer M.W. Past Grand Master Stanley M. Thompson Installing Chaplain M.W. Past Grand Master Gail S. Turner Installing Marshal M.W. Past Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 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 Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler
John W. Hess David L. Ramsey Jon B. Broyles David W. Haywood Nicholas R. Cichielo Ronald D. Miller Robert C. Floyd Brent Stewart Richard L. Smith Ronald D. Jones Robert T. Thomas Stanton T. Brown II Richard E. Paul James M. Wilcher Thomas L. Truman Jack Kairy William G. Snyder Craig A. Skinner Dale R. Roller Kevin L. Walden John W. Siscel III Aaron Shoemaker A. Freeman Stanfill Dean M. Christy
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PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. JOHN W. HESS GRAND MASTER 2011-2012 Items Presented: Grand Master’s Gavel: presented by P.G.M. Stanley M. Thompson Grand Master’s Jewel and lapel pin: presented by Lady Ina Hess Grand Master’s Homburg: presented by Lady Ina’s daughter Adina Grand Master’s Apron Case and Gavel: presented by Buckner Lodge No. 501 Grand Master’s Hatbox: handcrafted by A. Freeman Stanfill, and presented by Lady Ina Masonic ring of Emerson O. Brown: presented by Lady Ina’s sisters, Dani, Denise and Ila PRESENTATION TO P.G.M. GAIL S. TURNER M.W. John W. Hess addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Gail S. Turner, and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.
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2011-2012 Grand Lodge Officers Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler
John W. Hess Liberty Buckner Lodge No. 501 David L. Ramsey Kirksville Savannah Lodge No. 71 Jon B. Broyles Ballwin Adair Lodge No. 366 David W. Haywood Fenton Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 Nicholas R. Cichielo Chesterfield Polar Star/Rose Hill Lodge No. 79 Ronald D. Miller Columbia Adair Lodge No. 366 Robert C. Floyd Cape Girardeau Whitewater Lodge No. 417 Jack Kairy Hannibal St. John’s Lodge No. 28 William G. Snyder Independence Independence Lodge No. 76 Rev. Dale R. Roller Sparta Sparta Lodge No. 296 Craig A. Skinner Florissant Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 Kevin L. Walden Carrollton Wakanda Lodge No. 52 John W. Siscel III St. Louis Gardenville-Cache Lodge No. 455 Brent Stewart Columbia Twilight Lodge No. 114 Richard L. Smith St. Louis Polar Star/Rose Hill Lodge No. 79 Ronald D. Jones Odessa Mount Hope Lodge No. 476 Robert T. Thomas Crane Galena Lodge No. 515 Stanton T. Brown II Independence Buckner Lodge No. 501 Richard E. Paul St. Joseph Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 James M. Wilcher Independence Buckner Lodge No. 501 Thomas L. Truman Independence Buckner Lodge No. 501 Aaron M. Shoemaker Lees Summit East Gate Lodge No. 630 A. Freeman Stanfill Amoret Amsterdam Lodge No. 141 Dean M. Christy Columbia Twilight Lodge No. 114
PAST GRAND MASTERS-GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Judge J Morgan Donelson (1969-1970)-(Jeania)..........P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211 Home Ph: 660-748-3790 Bus. Ph: 660-748-3115 William H Chapman (1970-1971)...545 Lake Louise Cir., Apt. 202, Naples FL 34110-8072 Fielding A. Poe (1976-1977)-(Francis L.)...........501 N. Lafayette St., Florissant 63031-4913 Home Ph: 314-837-8409 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978)-(Janice)................ 682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065 Bus. Ph: 573-346-5117 (Mrs. Noland’s work number) Home Ph: 573-348-2106 Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979)..... 2150 W. Randolph, Apt. 809-H, St. Charles 63301 Home Ph: 636-925-0230 WM. J. Hill (1981-1982)-(Jo Ann).........................4545 Rockhill Terrace, Kansas City 64112 Home Ph: 816-561-1379 Bus. Ph: 816-561-0014 Fax: 816-561-1479 Earl K. Dille (1982-1983)-(Martha)................................27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63124-1896 Home Ph: 314-997-1892 Bus. Ph: 314-533-7410 Robert J. Crede (1983-1984)................... 2044 Stadium View Ct., Jefferson City 65109-1984 Home Ph: 573-636-4348 Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985)........................... 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1270, St. Louis 63102 Home Ph: 314-997-0794 Bus. Ph: 314-241-5845 P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987)-(Evelyn)....... 5804 Hillsboro Rd., Farmington 63640-9138 Home Ph: 573-431-1371 Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. (1987-1988)-(Bettie)..................3727 E. Monroe, Springfield 65809 Home Ph: 417-890-1720
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Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989)-(Betty)..2609 W. 70 St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-2728 Home Ph: 913-384-0545 Thomas C. Warden (1989-1990)-(Mary).........................P.O. Box 596, Owensville 65066-0596 Home Ph: 573-437-4512 Bus: 573-437-2323 Daniel F. Cole(1990-1991)-(Rhonda)............................ 9808 Eagle Crest Ct., St. Louis 63127 Home Ph: 314-729-1314 Fax: 314-729-1071 D. Robert Downey (1991-1992)-(Norma).......... 3100 Willow Bend Drive, St. Charles 63303 Home Ph: do not solicit Dale C. Motter (1993-1994)-(Marijane)........................... P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252 Home Ph: 660-665-6931 E-Mail dalemotter@hotmail.com Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995)-(Beverly)....... 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph 64506-1926 Home Ph: 816-232-9781 Bus. Ph: 816-279-7472 Donald E. Scott (1996-1997)-(Anna)............................. 14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055 Home Ph: 816-373-5966 E-mail: dscottpgm@sbcglobal.net Jeffrey O. Nations (1997-1998)................................... 413 W Woodbine Ave., Kirkwood 63122 Cell Ph:314-603-8476 Bus.Ph: 636-536-9788 Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999).(Sharlene).... 9666 Olive Blvd. Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63132 Home Ph: 314-878-1796 Bus. Ph: 314-725-6980 Fax: 314-692-7152 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000)-(Carol).................. Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826 Home Ph: 314-846-0015 Cell Ph: 314-757-9320 Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001)-(Lauretta)...........................East Mission St., Marshall 65340 Home Ph: 660-886-5363 Glenn E. Means (2001-2002)-(Mary Jane).......2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley, 64029-9368 Home Ph: 816-847-7249 Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003)-(Jeri)............................ 2249 E. Cragmont St., Springfield 65804 Home Ph: 417-753-2636 E-Mail: jerislee@aol.com Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004)-(Jennifer).....311 E. North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Home Ph: 816-776-6853 E-mail: pgmstan@sbcglobal.net Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, (2004-2005) (Diana)............................ 5009 Hatteras, Columbia 65202 Home Ph: 573-875-5581 Bus. Phone: 573-441-1770 Fax: 573-441-1780 E-Mail: eerevelle@gmail.com John M. Nations (2005-2006) (Bridget)........ #8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4962 Home Ph: 636-530-9433 Bus. Phone: 314-863-6200 Fax: 314-863-7933 William A. Martin (2005-2006, Grand Lodge of Oregon) (Sylvia).............................................. ................................................................................ #814034 E. No-Horse Rd, Nevada, MO 64772 Home Ph: 417-549-9960 M. Robert Berger (2006-2007) (Barb)...... 14181 Woodsmill Cove Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Home Ph: 314-434-5038 Bus. Phone: 314-231-7093 Fax: 314-621-2799 E-Mail: bberger5@aol.com Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008) (Myrtle)........................603 N Main Rd, Charleston 63834-9621 Home Ph: 573-683-6135 E-mail: bruceraustin@ldd.net Rocky E. Weaver (2008-2009) (Janet)...... 1500 NW Wildwood, Dr. Blue Springs, MO 64015 Home Ph: 816-988-8828 Cell Ph: 816-645-6178 E-mail: rockandjan@comcast.net Larry C. Reynolds (2009-2010) (Bettie).................443 Wildwood Dr, Rogersville, MO 65742 Home Ph: 417-753-3356 Cell Ph: 417-207-4060 E-mail: LReynolds@premiereautooutlet.com Gail S. Turner (2010-2011) (Tina)..............................106 Halliburton, Brookfield, MO 64628 Home Ph: 660-258-5072 Cell Ph: 660-200-6944 E-mail: Gail@bankbp.com th
EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus..............................P.O. Box 230, Buckner, 64016 Home Ph: 816-650-5788 James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus.............6620 E 134th Terrace, Grandview, 64030 Home Ph: 816-763-3697
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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER’S STANDING COMMITTEES 2011-2012 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Barry V. Cundiff – Chmn, Mel Rupard, Steven W. Walden, Chris T. Harrelson. BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: Larry C. Reynolds, PGM – Chmn., Donald E. Scott, PGM, Jerry F. Ward. CHARTERED LODGES: Craig A. Skinner - Chmn., Robert E. Gander, Charles F. Wiegert, Dallas R. Smith, David R. Ingersoll. CORRESPONDENCE: E. Otha Wingo – Chmn. CREDENTIALS: William B. VanMeter – Chmn., Morris F. Coburn, Robert W. Harper, Ronald M. Hickey, Grant G. Smith, Donald L. Taylor, Harvey J. Wells, Ronald D. Reynolds. ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Stanley M. Thompson, PGM – Chmn., Donald E. Scott, PGM – Chairman, Ronald D. Jones, Ronald D. Miller, David L. Ramsey, Stanton T. Brown II. FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Gail S. Turner, PGM – Chmn., Dale M. Bryan, Donald E. Scott, PGM, Richard E. Paul. GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS: Gail S. Turner, PGM – Chmn. JURISPRUDENCE: Stanley M. Thompson, PGM – Chmn., Barry V. Cundiff, Kevin L. Walden, R. Scott Gardner, Ronald D. Jones, Douglas D. Ritterskamp. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION: Jimmie D. Lee, PGM – Chmn., M. Robert Berger, PGM, Rocky E. Weaver, PGM. LONG RANGE PLANNING: John W. Hess, Chairman, Barry V. Cundiff, John H. Van Slyke, Cory R. Fischer, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM. MASONIC EDUCATION: David B. Brown – Chmn., Bobbie E. White, E. Otha Wingo, Chris T. Harrelson, Ty Treutelaar, William B. Kiphart II, Matthew D. Ruth. MASONIC PUBLICATIONS: Steven L. Harrison - Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Jon B. Broyles, David W. Haywood. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack C. DeSelms – Chmn., Ty G. Treutelaar, Matthew L. Quesenberry, Eric R. Peterson, Mitchell C. Weinsting. NECROLOGY: Elmer E. Revelle, PGM – Chmn., James R. Fiete, Gail S. Turner. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Thomas L. Truman – Chmn., Stanton T. Brown II, Roy Orth, Daniel A. Sewing, Aaron M. Shoemaker, David L. Jacobi, Dennis Burkholder. RELIEF AND CHARITY: M W John W. Hess – Chmn., Jon B. Broyles, Ronald D. Miller, David L. Ramsey, David W. Haywood. RITUAL: Robert C. Floyd – Chmn., David D. Powell, Michael E. Wheeler, Glenn H. Burrows, Norman E. Harrison, Michael L. Apple, Timothy L. Couch, Wayne G. Tucker, Donald E. Scott, PGM, Gail S. Turner, PGM. WAYS AND MEANS: Lenard Lenger – Chmn., William E. Zimmerman, Stanton T. Brown II, Erick V. Kern, John W. Siscel, Herbert E. Austin III, Tim Thomas. YOUTH: Richard W. Kaeser – Chmn., Michael A. Marvin, Sheldon H. Snitz, Miles T. Lansing, Dennis N. Smith, Jeff Kitsmiller.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2011-2012 GEORGE WASHINGTON NAT’L. MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION: Brent Stewart – Chmn. INSURANCE: Freddie D. Adams, PGM – Chmn., Stanton T. Brown II, Webb Edwards, R. Scott Gardner. INVESTMENT: Nicholas R. Cichielo – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Lenard D. Lenger, David L. Ramsey, Jon B. Broyles, John W. Hess. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: Richard L. Smith – Chmn., Ronald D. Jones, Ronald D. Miller, Tim Thomas, Stanton T. Brown II. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Donald E. Scott, PGM – Chmn., Glenn E. Means. SCHOLARSHIP: John W. Hess – Chmn., David W. Haywood, Brent Stewart. SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST: Bruce R. Austin, PGM – Chmn., Ronald D. Miller, Erick V. Kern, M. Robert Berger, PGM, Steven D. Duncan, Glenn E. Means, PGM, John W. Siscel III.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2011-2012 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Shawn P. McAfee Robert E. Ward Thomas C. Yunick Richard B. Jones David R. Brown Rex Barnett LeRoy Salmon James E. Read Paul A. Richardson Dean McAdams Charles M. Scrogin James M. Mosley Lester W. Prewitt Steven W. Walden Robert L. Hayes Ronald Elliott Jack C. DeSelms Daniel A. Sewing Chris Harrelson Dennis R. Adams Micheal J. Joyner Kenneth E. Redding Harold R. Bunch Harlon R. Wise
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Bradley D. Seger Thomas H. Hamlett Raymond M. Wilson Jeffrey A. Parrotte Peter G. Cauchon Todd A. Litzau David W. Watkins, Sr. Michael E. Day Richard C. Nelson Robert M. Dines James E. Belcher Phillip A. Kent Orvil L. Loge Marion E. Williams, Jr. Daniel Ward Lee Crites Gary D. Kitchen Tom Chidister Dean Crudgington Earl W. Calhoun Mickey J. Brown Kevin M. Sligar Robert W. Davis Glenn Clifton
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2011-2012 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Eugene W. Wescott Jason T. Glass Charles Cooper Gale L. Jones David W. Moyer William J. Hollingsworth Douglas H. Reece Gary Caldwell Art Gentry Donald W. Allen Phillip J. Moody, Jr. Gary A. McCormack Michael J. Minton Bruce McWilliams William R. Siegfried Donald E. Gilkerson Michael C. Allen Paul F. Miller Kenneth E. Crawford Harold L. Davis Michael E. Sutton Russell Hanson Gary N. Baskett Robert E. Lee Martin
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Louis V. Sieg Kenneth W. Burch Juan White R. Miguel White Curtis Fulbright Jerry C. Garland John J. Tune James C. Morgan John A. Parks Alvin O. Griffin Christopher C. McLemore Wayne J. Beach Michael K. Bodine Noel R. Mason Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Johnny Schlenker Randy E. Jennings Jonce B. Chidister Earnie D. Wilson Royce Wheeler Tom Williams Jeremy L. Willman Jared B. Richmond Matthew D. Ruth
REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2011 - 2012 REGION A-David D. Powell, 2414 Northeast St., Kirksville, MO 63501 REGION B-Michael E. Wheeler, 7212 Southwest Karen Rd., Trimble, MO 64492 REGION C-Glenn H. Burrows, 4806 NW 57th Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151 REGION D-Norman E. Harrison, 207 Drewel Ct. Eureka, MO 63025 REGION E-Michael L. Apple, 912 Kylemore Dr., Ballwin, MO 63021 REGION F-Timothy L. Couch, 179 Hannah Grace Ln, Clever, MO 65631 REGION G-Wayne G. Tucker, HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore 63937
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
* Deceased ‡ Was not installed ** Withdrawn from Masonry
¶ Died within week after his installation ‡‡ There was no Communication in 1836 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement
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April 1821................... Thos. F. Riddick*............... . ............................................. James Kennerly*................ William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1821..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1822..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1823..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1824..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1825..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. John D. Daggett* Oct. 1826..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. John F. Rayland*................... Rich. T. McKinney*................ John D. Daggett* Oct. 1827..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. H.R. Gamble*......................... Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1828..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1829..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Fred L. Billion*..................... H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Bernard Pratte*...................... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1830..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Sinclair Kirtley*................. Adam L Mills*........................ Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1831..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Oliver Parker*.................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1832..................... H.R. Gamble*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*................ M.J. Noyes*......................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1833..................... Sinclair Kirtley*................ A.B. Chambers*.................... John Wilson*....................... G.A. Tuttle*............................ Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. John Garnett* Oct. 1834‡................... A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1835‡‡................. A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1836..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. Edward Searcey*................ Granville Snell*..................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1837..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Thomas Andrews*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1838..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Alex T. Douglass*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1839..................... P.H. McBride*................... A.B. Chambers*.................... Alex T. Douglass*............... Wm. C. Vance*....................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1840..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... Alex T. Douglass*............... John Orrick*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1841..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1842..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... John Simonds*........................ Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1843..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... J.W.S. Mitchell*.................. E.S. Ruggles*......................... Fred L. Billion*....................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1844..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ Fred L. Billion*..................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1845..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1846..................... John Ralls*........................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1847..................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ J.L.F. Jacoby*..................... Cyrus Osborn*....................... John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1848.................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ Cyrus Osborn*.................... Joseph Megguire*.................. John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1849.................... John F. Ryland*................ E.S. Ruggles*........................ Joseph Megguire*............... P. Draper*.............................. John M. Reed*........................ C.D.W. Johnson* May 1850.................... John F. Ryland*................ B.W. Grover*........................ P. Draper*........................... S.F. Currie*............................ J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1851.................... B.W. Grover*..................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ S.F. Currie*......................... J.H. Turner*........................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1852.................... B.W. Grover*..................... S.F. Currie*.......................... J.H. Turner*........................ S.H. Saunders*...................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... A. O’Sullivan* June 1853................... Wilson Brown*.................. L.S. Cornwell*...................... J.W. Chenoweth*................ R.C. Hill*................................ Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1854.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... D.P. Wallingford*................. James H. Britton*............... **............................................. Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan*
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OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1821 EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer ABRAM BECK, Secretary FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821
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FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer
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*† Died August 11, 1866, while in office................................................. **¶ Died April 11, 1877, while in Office. *‡ Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. ����� *¶ John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877, and died October, 1888.
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May 1855.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... **........................................... J.W. Chenoweth.................. H.E. Van Orsdell*.................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1856.................... Benjamin Sharp*............... W.A. Cunningham*.............. S.H. Saunders*................... Marcus Boyd*......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1857.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. P. Draper*............................. Marcus Boyd*..................... John F. Houston*................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1858.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. Marcus Boyd*....................... John F. Houston*................ John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1859.................... Marcus Boyd*.................... M.H. McFarland*................. W.R. Penick*....................... John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1860.................... M.H. McFarland*.............. W.R. Penick*......................... John Decker*...................... Samuel M. Hayes*................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1861.................... Wm. R. Penick*................. John Decker*........................ Geo. Whitcomb*.................. A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1862.................... Geo. Whitcomb*................. John H. Turner*................... Wm. N. Loker*.................... Samuel Russell*..................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1863.................... John H. Turner*................ Wm. N. Loker*...................... John D. Vincil*.................... A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1864.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... A.L. McGregor*................... Martin Collins*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1865.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... Martin Collins*................... R.E. Anderson*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1866.................... John D. Vincil*.................. W.E. Dunscomb*.................. R.E. Anderson*................... A.L. McGregor*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* Oct. 1867..................... W.E. Dunscomb*............... C.A. Rowley*......................... T.E. Garrett*....................... Wm. D. Muir*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1868..................... John D. Vincil*.................. R.E. Anderson*..................... Wm. D. Muir*..................... Alex M. Dockery*................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1869..................... William D. Muir*............... T.E. Garrett*........................ A.M. Dockery*..................... Sam H. Owens*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1870..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1871..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1872..................... Samuel H. Owens*............ J.E. Ryland*......................... John W. Luke*.................... Jas. E. Cadle*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1873..................... R.E. Anderson*.................. John W. Luke*...................... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Xenophon Ryland*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1874..................... John W. Luke*................... Xenophon Ryland*............... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Thos. C. Ready*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1875..................... James E. Cadle*................ Xenophon Ryland*............... Thos. C. Ready*.................. Noah M. Givan*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1876..................... Xen. Ryland*..................... Thos. C. Ready*.................... Noah M. Givan*.................. M.G. Hubble*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1877..................... T.C. Ready*........................ Noah M. Givan*.................... Jos. S. Browne*................... W.R. Stubblefield*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1878..................... Noah M. Givan*................. Joseph S. Browne*............... W.R. Stubblefield*.............. Jas. E. Carter*....................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1879..................... Joseph S. Browne*............ W.R. Stubblefield*................ Jas. E. Carter*.................... Alex M. Dockery*................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1880..................... W.R. Stubblefield*............. Alex M. Dockery*................. Chas. C. Woods*................. Lee A. Hall*............................ John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1881..................... Alex M. Dockery*.............. Chas. C. Woods*................... Lee A. Hall*........................ Robt. F. Stevenson*............... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1882..................... Chas. C. Woods*................ Lee A. Hall*.......................... Robt. F. Stevenson*............ James W. Boyd*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1883..................... Lee A. Hall*....................... Robt. F. Stevenson*.............. James W. Boyd*.................. Geo. R. Hunt*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1884..................... Robt. F. Stevenson*........... James W. Boyd*................... George R. Hunt*................. Wm. M. Williams*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1885..................... James W. Boyd*................ George R. Hunt*................... Wm. M. Williams*.............. James P. Wood*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1886..................... George R. Hunt*................ Wm. M. Williams*................ James P. Wood*.................. **............................................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1887..................... Wm. M. Williams*............. James P. Wood*.................... Theodore Brace*................. George E. Walker*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1888..................... James P. Wood*................. Theodore Brace*................... George E. Walker*.............. B.H. Ingram*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1889..................... Theodore Brace*................ George E. Walker*............... B.H. Ingram*...................... John R. Parson*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1890..................... George E. Walker*............ B.H. Ingram*........................ John R. Parson*.................. Harry Keene*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1891..................... B.H. Ingram*..................... John R. Parson*................... Harry Keene*...................... J.B. Thomas*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1892..................... John R. Parson*................ Harry Keene*....................... J.B. Thomas*...................... A.M. Hough*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1893..................... Harry Keene*.................... J.B. Thomas*........................ A.M. Hough*....................... D.A. Jamison*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1894..................... J.B. Thomas*..................... A.M. Hough*......................... D.A. Jamison*..................... F.J. Tygard*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1895..................... A.M. Hough*...................... D.A. Jamison*....................... F.J. Tygard*........................ E.F. Allen*.............................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil*
Date Election
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 266 2011
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
*¶¶ Died October 12, 1904, while in office............................................................... *††† Died November 7, 1924, while in office. *** Died april 22, 1916, while in office..................................................................... **** Resigned December 14, 1953. ‡‡* Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master................... **†† Died August 29, 1927, while in office. ††* Resigned May 20, 1921, account of ill health.................................................... ††† Appointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Oct. 1896..................... D.A. Jamison*.................... F.J. Tygard*.......................... E.F. Allen*.......................... C.H. Briggs*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1897..................... F.J. Tygard*....................... E.F. Allen*............................ C.H. Briggs*........................ Campbell Wells*.................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1898..................... E.F. Allen*......................... C.H. Briggs*......................... Campbell Wells*................. Joseph C. Finagin*................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1899..................... C.H. Briggs*...................... Campbell Wells*................... Joseph C. Finagin*............. John C. Yocum*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1900..................... Campbell Wells*................ Joseph C. Finagin*............... John C. Yocum*.................. Wm. F. Kuhn*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1901..................... Joseph C. Finagin*............ John C. Yocum*.................... Wm. F. Kuhn*..................... Leroy B. Valliant*.................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1902..................... John C. Yocum*................. Wm. F. Kuhn*...................... Leroy B. Valliant*............... A.S. Houston*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1903..................... Wm. F. Kuhn*................... Leroy B. Valliant*................ A.S. Houston*..................... D.M. Wilson*.......................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil* Sept. 1904................... Leroy R. Valliant*............. A.S. Houston*....................... D.M. Wilson*....................... Howard Watson*.................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil*¶¶ Sept. 1905................... A.S. Houston*.................... D.M. Wilson*........................ John T. Short*.................... R.R. Kreeger*......................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson‡‡* Sept. 1906................... D.M. Wilson*..................... John T. Short*...................... R.R. Kreeger*...................... William A. Hall*.................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1907................... John T. Short*................... R.R. Kreeger*....................... William A. Hall*................. Clay C. Bigger*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1908................... R.R. Kreger*...................... William A. Hall*................... Clay C. Bigger*................... Arch A. Johnson*................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1909................... William A. Hall*................ Clay C. Bigger*..................... Arch A. Johnson*................ Jacob Lampert....................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1910................... Clay C. Bigger*.................. Arch A. Johnson*................. Jacob Lampert.................... Van Fremont Boor*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1911................... Arch A. Johnson*.............. Jacob Lampert*.................... Van Fremont Boor*............ Chesley A. Mosman*.............. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1912................... Jacob Lampert................... Van Fremont Boor*.............. Chesley A. Mosman*.......... Tolman W. Cotton*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Oct. 1913..................... Van Fremont Boor*........... Chesley A. Mosman*............ Tolman W. Cotton*............. Frank R. Jesse*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1914................... Tolman W. Cotton*........... Frank R. Jesse*.................... Edward Higbee*.................. Wm. A. Clark*........................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1915................... Frank R. Jesse*................. Edward Higbee*................... Wm. A. Clark*..................... John W. Bingham*................. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1916................... Edward Higbee*................ Wm. A. Clark*...................... John W. Bingham*............. Julius C. Garrell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1917................... Wm. A. Clark*................... John W. Bingham*............... Julius C. Garrell*............... Wm. F. Johnson*.................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1918................... John W. Bingham*............ Julius C. Garrell*................. Wm. F. Johnson*................ O.A. Lucas*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1919................... Julius C. Garrell*.............. Wm. F. Johnson*.................. O.A. Lucas*......................... Bert S. Lee*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1920................... Wm. F. Johnson*............... O.A. Lucas*........................... Bert S. Lee*......................... Joseph s. McIntyre*............... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson††* Sept. 1921................... O.A. Lucas*........................ Bert S. Lee*.......................... Joseph S. McIntyre*........... Orestes Mitchell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1922..................... Bert S. Lee*....................... Joseph S. McIntyre*............. Orestes Mitchell*................ W.W. Martin*......................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1923..................... Joseph S. McIntyre*.......... Orestes Mitchell*................. W.W. Martin*...................... John Pickard*........................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1924..................... Orestes Mitchell*.............. W.W. Martin*....................... John Pickard*..................... A.F. Ittner*............................. Wm. A. Hall*†††..................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1925..................... W.W. Martin*.................... John Pickard*....................... A.F. Ittner*......................... B.E. Bigger*........................... E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1926..................... John Pickard*.................... A.F. Ittner*........................... B.E. Bigger*........................ S.R. Freet*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse**†† Oct. 1927..................... Anthony F. Ittner*............ B.E. Bigger*.......................... S.R. Freet*.......................... Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*............... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather††† Sept. 1928................... Byrne E. Bigger*............... S.R. Freet*............................ Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*........... Ray V. Denslow*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1929................... S.R. Freet*......................... Wm. R. Gentry*.................... Ray V. Denslow*................. Thad B. Landon*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Oct. 1930..................... Wm. R. Gentry*................. Ray V. Denslow*................... Thad B. Landon*................ Frank C. Barnhill*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1931................... Ray V. Denslow*................ Thad B. Landon*.................. Frank C. Barnhill*............. Du Val Smith*........................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1932................... Thad B. Landon*............... Frank C. Barnhill*............... Du Val Smith*.................... Jas. W. Skelly*....................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1933................... F.C. Barnhill*.................... Du Val Smith*...................... Jas. W. Skelly*.................... Geo. W. Walker*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1934................... Du Val Smith*................... Jas. W. Skelly*..................... Geo. W. Walker*............... * H.L. Reader*.......................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather*
Date Election
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued)
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 2011 267
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
† Resigned.......................................................................................... *¶ Appointed May 1, 1960. †† Died December 28, 1942, while in office...................................... **¶ Resigned May 1, 1960. ††† Died May 8, 1943, while in office................................................ ‡ Resigned September 28, 1960. †††† Died April 22, 1944, while in office........................................... ***¶ Died while in office January 8, 1962. *† Appointed May 1, 1944 by W.F. Woodruff, Grand Master......... ‡‡* Resigned June 30, 1970. ¶¶ Died September 16, 1956............................................................. ‡‡‡ Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Sept. 1935................... James W. Skelly*.............. Geo. W. Walker*................... H.L. Reader*....................... Henry C. Chiles*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1936................... Geo. W. Walker*................ H.L. Reader*......................... Henry C. Chiles*................. Elwyn S. Woods†.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1937................... H.L. Reader*...................... Henry C. Chiles*.................. Elwyn S. Woods†................. Karl M. Vetsburg*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1938................... Henry C. Chiles*............... Elwyn S. Woods*.................. Karl M. Vetsburg*.............. Harry S Truman.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1939................... Karl M. Vetsburg*............. Harry S Truman*................. Harris C. Johnston*........... Forrest C. Donnell*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1940................... Harry S Truman*.............. Harris C. Johnston*............. Forrest C. Donnell*............ Grover C. Sparks††................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1941................... Harris C. Johnston*.......... Forrest C. Donnell*.............. Grover C. Sparks††............. W.F. Woodruff*...................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1942................... Forrest C. Donnell*........... Grover C. Sparks††.............. W.F. Woodruff*................... James A. Kinder†*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1943................... W.F. Woodruff*.................. Willis J. Bray*...................... Solon Cameron*.................. Morris E. Ewing*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather†††† Sept. 1944................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader*† Sept. 1945................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1946................... Solon Cameron*................. Morris E. Ewing*................. Harry F. Sunderland*........ James M. Bradford................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1947................... Morris E. Ewing*.............. Harry F. Sunderland*.......... James M. Bradford*........... Ray Bond*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1948................... Harry F. Sunderland*....... James M. Bradford*............. Ray Bond*........................... Homer L. Ferguson................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1949................... James M. Bradford*.......... Ray Bond*............................. Homer L. Ferguson............. Richard O. Rumer*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1950................... Ray Bond*.......................... Homer L. Ferguson*............. Richard O. rumer*.............. James McB. Seller................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1951................... Homer L. Ferguson*.......... Richard O. Rumer*............... James McB. Sellers............ Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*............ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Oct. 1952..................... Richard O. Rumer*............ James McB. Sellers*............ Orestes Mithcell, Jr.*......... William J. Craig*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1953................... James McB. Sellers*......... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........... William J. Craig*................ Harold M. Jayne*................... E.E. Morris***........................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1954................... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........ William J. Craig*................. Harold M. Jayne*............... Frank P. Briggs...................... James M. DeWitt.................... Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1955................... William J. Craig*.............. Harold M. Jayne*................. Frank P. Briggs................... Robert L. Aronson*................ James M. DeWitt††................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1956................... Harold M. Jayne*.............. Frank P. Briggs*.................. Robert L. Aronson*............. Harold O. Grauel................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1957................... Frank P. Briggs*............... Robert L. Aronson*.............. Harold O. Grauel................ Bruce H. Hunt........................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1958................... Robert L. Aronson*........... Harold O. Grauel*................ Bruce H. Hunt..................... Robert H. Mann*.................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1959................... Harold O. Grauel*............. Bruce H. Hunt*.................... Robert H. Mann*................ J. Renick Jones‡..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader**¶ Sept. 1960................... Bruce H. Hunt*................. Robert H. Mann*.................. R. Jasper Smith***¶........... Martin B. Dickinson*............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner*¶ Sept. 1961................... Robert H. Mann*............... R. Jasper Smith***¶............ Martin B. Dickinson*......... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1962................... Martin B. Dickinson*........ A.U. Goodman, Jr.*.............. George F. Morrison*........... A.B. Vanlandingham............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1963................... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*........... George F. Morrison*............. A.B. Vanlandingham.......... Russell E. Murray*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1964................... George F. Morrison*.......... A.B. Vanlandingham*.......... Russell E. Murry*............... William R. Denslow............... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1965................... A.B. Vanlandingham*....... Russell E. Murray*.............. William R. Denslow............ Elvis A. Mooney..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1966................... R.E. Murray*..................... W.R. Denslow*...................... E.A. Mooney........................ J Morgan Donelson................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1967................... W.R. Denslow*................... E.A. Mooney.......................... J Morgan Donelson............. William H Chapman.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1968................... Elvis A. Mooney................. J Morgan Donelson.............. William H Chapman........... T.J. Davis, Jr.*....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1969................... J Morgan Donelson........... William H Chapman............ T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................... W.H. McLaughlin*................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner‡‡* Sept. 1970................... William H Chapman......... T.J. Davis, Jr.*..................... W.H. McLaughlin*.............. W.L. Walker........................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡ Sept. 1971................... T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................. W.H. McLaughlin*............... W.L. Walker........................ Herman A. Orlick................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold*
Date Election
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 268 2011
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
‡‡‡‡ Not a candidate for reelection, per announcement: September 24, 1979. ‡‡‡‡‡ Retirement effective: June 30, 1986. *¶¶ Appointed and Installed July 16, 1986. § Not elected to advance September 29, 1986. *1 Died in Office, March 13, 1996. *†Appointed Acting, April 14, 1997.
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Sept. 1972................... W.H. McLaughlin*............ Walter L. Walker.................. Herman A. Orlick............... Lewis C. Wes Cook................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1973................... Walter L. Walker............... Herman A. Orlick*............... Lewis C. Wes Cook............. Fielding A. Poe....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1974................... Herman A. Orlick*............ Lewis C. Wes Cook............... Fielding A. Poe.................... James A. Noland, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1975................... Lewis C. Wes Cook*.......... Fielding A. Poe..................... James A. Noland, Jr........... J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1976................... Fielding A. Poe.................. James A. Noland, Jr............. J.C. Montgomery, Jr........... Gus O. Nations....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1977................... James A. Noland, Jr.......... J.C. Montgomery, Jr............ Gus O. Nations.................... J. Edward Blinn..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1978................... J.C. Montgomery, Jr......... Gus O. Nations..................... J. Edward Blinn.................. William J. Hill........................ W.H. Utz, Jr.‡‡‡‡.................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1979................... Gus O. Nations.................. J. Edward Blinn................... William J. Hill.................... Earl K. Dille........................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1980................... J. Edward Blinn................ William J. Hill...................... Earl K. Dille........................ Robert J. Crede...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1981................... William J. Hill................... Earl K. Dille.......................... Robert J. Crede................... Vern H. Schneider................. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1982................... Earl K. Dille....................... Robert J. Crede..................... Vern H. Schneider.............. Charles E. Scheurich............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1983................... Robert J. Crede.................. Vern H. Schneider................ Charles E. Scheurich.......... P. Vincent Kinkead................ M. Marion Luna...................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1984................... Vern H. Schneider............. Charles E. Scheurich............ P. Vincent Kinkead............. William H. Wisbrock.............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1985................... Charles E. Scheurich*....... P. Vincent Kinkead.............. William H. Wisbrock§......... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡‡‡ Sept. 1986................... P. Vincent Kinkead........... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr........ Robert D. Jenkins............... Thomas C. Warden................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander*¶¶ Sept. 1987................... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr..... Robert D. Jenkins................. Thomas C. Warden............. Daniel F. Cole......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1988................... Robert D. Jenkins.............. Thomas C. Warden............... Daniel F. Cole..................... D. Robert Downey.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1989................... Thomas C. Warden............ Daniel F. Cole....................... D. Robert Downey............... Frank A. Arnold..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1990................... Daniel F. Cole.................... D. Robert Downey................ Frank A. Arnold.................. Dale C. Motter........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1991................... D. Robert Downey............. Frank A. Arnold*.................. Dale C. Motter.................... Gordon E. Hopkins................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Oct. 1992..................... Frank A. Arnold*............... Dale C. Motter...................... Gordon E. Hopkins............. James H. Cobban................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1993................... Dale C. Motter................... Gordon E. Hopkins............... James H. Cobban................ Donald E. Scott...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1994................... Gordon E. Hopkins............ James H. Cobban*................ Donald E. Scott................... Jeffrey O. Nations.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1995................... James H. Cobban*...........1 Donald E. Scott..................... Jeffrey O. Nations............... Steven I. Toybes..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1996................... Donald E. Scott.................. Jeffrey O. Nations................ Steven I. Toybes.................. Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller† Sept. 1997................... Jeffrey O. Nations............. Steven I. Toybes................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr......... Freddie D. Adams.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1998................... Steven I. Toybes................ Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr.......... Freddie D. Adams............... Glenn E. Means...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1999................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr....... Freddie D. Adams................. Glenn E. Means.................. Jimmy D. Lee......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2000................... Freddie D. Adams.............. Glenn E. Means.................... Jimmy D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2001................... Glenn E. Means................. Jimmie D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson......... Elmer E. Revelle.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2002................... Jimmie D. Lee................... Stanley M. Thompson.......... Elmer E. Revelle................. John M. Nations..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2003................... Stanley M. Thompson....... Elmer E. Revelle................... John M. Nations................. M. Robert Berger................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2004................... Dr. Elmer E. Revelle......... John M. Nations................... M. Robert Berger................ Bruce R. Austin...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2005................... John M. Nations................ M. Robert Berger.................. Bruce R. Austin................... Rocky E. Weaver.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2006................... M. Robert Berger............... Bruce R. Austin.................... Rocky E. Weaver................. Larry C. Reynolds.................. W. Marian Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2007................... Bruce R. Austin................. Rocky E. Weaver.................. Larry C. Reynolds............... Gail S. Turner........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2008................... Rocky E. Weaver............... Larry C. Reynolds................ Gail S. Turner..................... John. W. Hess........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2009................... Larry C. Reynolds............. Gail S. Turner....................... John. W. Hess..................... David L. Ramsey.................... Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2010................... Gail S. Turner.................... John. W. Hess....................... David L. Ramsey................. Jon B. Broyles........................ Nicholas R. Cichielo............... Ronald D. Miller
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Town
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Date of Charter
Remarks
Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ 1820 by G.L. of Tenn........................... Surrendered April 4, 1825 Harmony..................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1821........................................ Surrendered April, 1825 Howard........................ New Franklin.............. Howard.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 22, 1999 Taylor.......................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... United with “United No. 5” Olive Branch............... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... April 3, 1822........................................ United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Unity........................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind.............. Surrendered Jan. 7, 1823 Ark............................... Newark........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... United with Edina No. 291, May 2, 1946 Franklin Union........... Franklin...................... Howard.................... Missouri........ April 3, 1822........................................ Arrested Dec. 20, 1831 Grover......................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Died 1860 Vandalia...................... Vandalia...................... Fayette..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Williamsburg.............. Williamsburg.............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered Dec. 31, 1929 Sangamon................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ Arrested April 11, 1826 Union........................... Jonesboro.................... Union....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Shawnee...................... New Santa Fe.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Chapel......................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered 1855 Eden............................ Covington.................... Washington............. Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Tucker......................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1826........................................ Surrendered April 6, 1831 Boonville..................... Boonville...................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ April 3, 1827........................................ Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Auburn........................ Auburn........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... Arrested Oct. 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Eolia............................ Eolia............................ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Perseverence No. 92, Sept. 18 1990 Central........................ Smithville.................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Wend down on account of war, 1861 Perseverance............... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ April 8, 1828........................................ Arrested April 3, 1838 Columbia..................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1830.......................................... Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Clarksville................... Clarksville................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1830.......................................... Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, May 6, 1997 Paris Union................. Paris............................ Monroe..................... Missouri........ Mar. 1, 1835......................................... Consol. With Holliday 660 to form Holliday Union Lodge No. 660 St. Louis...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 24, 1836........................................ Consol. with St. Louis Missouri No. 1, Oct. 17, 1991 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Surrendered 1862, on account of war Greencastle................. Greencastle................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April, 1879 Havana*...................... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Consol. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 1, 1980 Wellington................... Dekalb......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 16, 1892....................................... Consol. with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 Franklin...................... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1, 1986 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Dec. 1, 1852.......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Sept. 18, 1985 Harmony..................... Jacksonville................. Morgan.................... Illinois.......... Oct. 2, 1838.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1876 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1887........................................ Consol. with Craft No. 287, Feb. 6, 1978 Joachim†..................... Herculaneum.............. Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn...................... Arrested April 8, 1825 Springfield................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Ava.............................. Ava............................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Arrested June, 1892, by B.H. Ingram, G.M. Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Hebron No. 354, 1887
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Date of Charter
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Ringgold...................... Camden Point............. Platte....................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Arrested May, 1855 Temperance................ Vandalia...................... Platte....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1842 Temple......................... Mellville....................... Dade......................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Evergreen.................... New Haven.................. Franklin................... Missouri........ Nov. 1, 1864......................................... Consol. with Hope No. 251, June 23, 1992 Far West...................... Galena......................... Jo Daviess................ Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1839........................................ Surrendered 1846 Osage........................... Little Osage................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Dec. 1, 1866 Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Triangle....................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1989........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111 Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah).............. Hillsboro...................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Independence.............. Independence.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1846 Dawson........................ Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1864 Cedar........................... Owensville................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested Jan., 1900 Graham....................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ June 12, 1853....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Tully............................ Tully............................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered May, 1863 Clinton........................ Carlyle......................... Clinton..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Modena........................ Modena........................ Mercer...................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested Oct., 1876 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9, 1969 Coleman...................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Changed to “Mt. Moriah No. 40,” 1844 Mt. Moriah.................. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1841........................................ Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 Des Moines.................. Burlington................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Bolivar......................... Bolivar......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered 1863 Aetna........................... Aetna........................... Scotland................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Bismarck..................... Bismarck..................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Leadwood No. 598, Nov. 26, 2005 Houston....................... Breckenridge............... Caldwell................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April 22, 1869 Iowa............................. Bloomington................ ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Arrested Feb. 29, 1864 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Dec. 17, 1943, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1899 Rochester.................... Rochester..................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1865 Fairplay....................... Fair Play...................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Boliver No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 Sparta (Kabzeett)....... Sparta.......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Martha Washington... Washington................. Franklin................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Arrested May, 1863 Mineral Point.............. Mineral Point.............. ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Haynesville................. Haynesville................. Clinton..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Holt No. 49,” Sept., 1904 Holt.............................. Holt.............................. Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Charter, Nov. 20, 1978 Middletown................. Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested May 18, 1858
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Date of Charter
Remarks
Ozark........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct. 18, 1847 Anderson..................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1876 Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 6, 1979 Douglas....................... Marthasville................ Warren..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883 Platte........................... Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1842........................................ Surrendered 1864 Tipton.......................... Tipton.......................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ Aug. 7, 1866......................................... Consol. with California No. 183, July 1, 1992 Monticello.................... Monticello.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct., 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Lancaster.................... Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested 1866 Marion......................... Salem........................... Marion..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1844 St. Clair....................... Belleville...................... St. Clair................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Osceola........................ Osceola........................ St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1842........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Maysville..................... Maysville..................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Dubuque...................... Dubuque...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 St. Marys..................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Jan., 1864 Iowa City..................... Marshall...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. of Ia., 1855 Landmark................... Platteville.................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Melody......................... Warsaw........................ ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 12, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Pattonsburg................ Pattonsburg................. Davies...................... Missouri........ May 9, 1864......................................... Consol. with Western Star No. 15, June 30, 1990 Marshall...................... Iowa City..................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Arrested 1851 Linn............................. Linn............................. Osage....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Rocheport.................... Rocheport.................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 20, 1843........................................ United with Howard No., 4, April 19, 1945 Tebo............................. Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 23, 1844........................................ Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Arrested 1864 College......................... Marion College............ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Changed to “Dickerson No. 70,” 1847 Dickerson.................... Warren........................ Marion..................... Missouri........ .............................................................. Formed from “College No. 70” Roanoke....................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Armstrong No. 70:, Oct., 1891 Armstrong................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 15, 1977 Danville....................... Danville....................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Consol. with Florence No. 261, 1892 Gorin........................... Gorin............................ Scotland................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Rutledge No. 572, Oct. 18, 1982 Ashley.......................... Ashley.......................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1846........................................ Surrendered Oct. 18, 1897 Bowling Green............ Bowling Green............ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Changed to “Ashley No. 75” Neosho......................... Neosho......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Surrendered 1863, restored as 247 in 1867 Hickory Grove............. Hickory Grove............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered March, 1893 Central........................ Molino.......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ United with Hebron No. 354, Feb. 20, 1951 Dana............................ Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1846........................................ Arrested Oct. 28, 1852 Multanomah............... Oregon City................. ................................. Oregon.......... Oct. 19, 1846........................................ 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast, United G.L. Ore. Potter........................... Longwood.................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Dec. 2, 1896 Johnson....................... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ March 19, 1847.................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Dec. 5, 1978
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Mitchell....................... Columbia..................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg’t. Mo. Vol..................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Closed with Mexican War Hardin......................... Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 9, 1847.......................................... No record except Dispensation Bates........................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Olive Branch............... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Arrested about 1855 Dresden....................... Dresden....................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested July, 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Defiance....................... Sheridan...................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1879........................................ Consol. with Grant City 66, Nov. 2, 2009 Prairie......................... Harrisonville............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war King Solomon.............. St. Catharine............... Linn......................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, Jan., 1888 Russellville.................. Russellville.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. With California Lodge No. 183, Nov. 8, 2010 Madison....................... Madison....................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 8, 1978 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 8, 1848......................................... Surrendered May 25, 1858 Evening Star............... Cuba............................ Crawford.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1855....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1875 Acacia.......................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 5, 1848......................................... Went down during the Civil War Pleasant Hill............... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1848......................................... Arrested 1853 Chapman..................... Las Vegas.................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... June 2, 1866......................................... United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Meramec...................... Eureka......................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Pomegrate-Pyramid... St. Louis...................... S. Louis.................... Missouri........ Feb. 11, 1998........................................ Consol. with Forest Park No. 578, Sept. 6, 2007 St. Andrews................. Shelbyville................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1848....................................... Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Western Star............... “Convenient Place”..... ................................. Calif. Ty........ May 10, 1848....................................... Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Mt. Vernon.................. Mt. Vernon.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Surrendered Dec. 27, 1862 Canton......................... Canton......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Consol. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 Green........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... United with United No. 5, 1857 Easton......................... Easton......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Bogard......................... Bogard......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Bloomington................ Bevier.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Consol. with Callao No. 38, Nov. 29, 1982 Carthage..................... Carthage...................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... Burned out 1861 Heroine Rockhill......... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Ivanhoe No. 446, March 15, 2007 Relief........................... Georgetown................. Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Went down 1860 Macon.......................... Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1873 Laporte........................ Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Changed to “Macon No. 106,” May 26, 1864 Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Surrendered Feb. 10, 1857 Golden Square............ Westport...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Arrested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. New Madrid................ New Madrid................ New Madrid............. Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Destroyed during the Civil War Aztec............................ Las Cruces................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Gothic.......................... Moberly....................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 Pineville...................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Altamont..................... Altamont..................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919...................................... United with Western Star No. 15, June 17, 1949 Montezuma................. Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... May 8, 1851......................................... United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Louisiana.................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ 1807, by G.L. Penn.............................. Arrested by G.L. Penn, 1824 St. Louis...................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ 1809, by G.L. of Penn.......................... Arrested
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Ezell............................. St. Francisville............ Clark........................ Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered 1860 Maitland...................... Maitland...................... Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, March 8, 1988 Waverly....................... Waverly....................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered Jan. 28, 1860 Sibley........................... Sibley........................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1863 Border......................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1882 Laddonia..................... Laddonia..................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1882........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, April 17, 1990 Daviess........................ Gallatin....................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Arrested 1876 Barnes......................... Cabool.......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1878........................................ Consol. with Mountain Grove No. 158, June 12, 1992 Versailles*................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Morgan No. 320, 1923 Helena......................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Union Star No. 124, Oct. 3, 1988 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered May, 1862 Kingston...................... Kingston...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with Hamilton No. 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Foster.......................... Boston.......................... Scott......................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1866 Erwin........................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 9, 1851......................................... Consol. with Tuscan No. 360, Dec. 20, 1983 Dover........................... Dover........................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 20, 1850....................................... Consol. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893 Triplett........................ Triplett........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Surrendered Charter, July 15, 1982 Cedar........................... Fremont....................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1851....................................... Surrendered 1863 Dardenne.................... O’Fallon....................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Union Star.................. Union Star................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Nov. 5, 1998 McFall-Gentryville..... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Oct. 16, 2003 Kirksville.................... Kirksville..................... Adair........................ Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 to No. 105 Live Oak...................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Lorraine...................... Ridgeway..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Nov. 25, 1981 Constantine................. Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Surrendered July 28, 1874 Charleston................... Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1889 Barry........................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Arrested 1852 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hume........................... Hume........................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, Oct. 16, 1978 Star of the West.......... Ironton......................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ May 5, 1855......................................... Consol. with Pendleton No. 551, January 28, 2005 Sarcoxie....................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1851............................................ Arrested May, 1858 Pleasant Mount.......... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Changed to “Olean No. 134,” 1900 Olean........................... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Dec. 29, 1966 Ridgley........................ Ridgley......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 7, 1851......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Warrensburg............... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, 1889 Braymer...................... Braymer...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ Consol. with Breckenridge No. 334, July 13, 2000 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ June, 1851............................................ Surrendered 1856 Prairieville.................. Prairieville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Delphian...................... Birchtree..................... Shannon.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Surrendered July 31, 2000 Round Prairie............. Newark........................ Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1865 Oregon......................... Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Ewing No. 597, July 11, 1996 Smithton..................... Smithfield.................... ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kan. Papinsville.................. Papinsville................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Rockville No. 341, March, 1928
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Middlebury.................. Middlebury.................. Mercer...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1872 Oriental....................... Trenton........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 20, 1880 Chain of Rocks............ Owen............................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1880........................................ Consol. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Pleasant Grove........... Otterville..................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, Dec. 3, 1993 Flint Hill..................... Flint Hill..................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Surrendered 1863 John Dade................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 Windsor City............... Windsor City............... Carroll..................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered 1855 Rising Star.................. Ebenezer...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Arrested 1898, by E. F. Allen, G.M. McGee.......................... College Mound............ Macon...................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... United with Excello No. 332, Dec., 1936 Buffalo......................... Buffalo......................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ May, 1855............................................ Arrested 1861 Yancy........................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Purdy........................... Purdy........................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 7, 1884.......................................... United with Monett No. 129, April 4, 1947 Leavenworth............... Leavenworth............... ................................. Kan. Ty......... June 2, 1855......................................... United to form G.L. Kan. Birming....................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Berming...................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 22, 1853....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Linn Creek.................. Linn Creek.................. Camden................... Missouri........ May 26, 1855....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Kansas......................... Wayandotte................. ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kan. Concord....................... Concord....................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered April, 1901 Ionic............................. Desloge........................ St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 19, 1987 Spring Hill.................. Spring Hill................... Livingston................ Missouri........ June 1, 1860......................................... Arrested Mar. 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Giddings...................... Nebraska City............. Otoe.......................... Neb. Ty......... May 29, 1856....................................... Made no returns Cornwell...................... Rose Hill...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Johnson....................... Greenville.................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered April 25, 1885 Pacific.......................... Pacific.......................... Franklin................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Mendota...................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1879........................................ Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Green City................... Green City................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Pollock No. 349, Jan. 1, 1975 Edina........................... Edina........................... Knox......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Arrested May, 1866 Pleasant...................... Morrisville................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1867........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Robert Morris.............. Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Surrendered 1857 Clifton Hill.................. Clifton Hill.................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1858........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 Whitesville.................. Whitesville.................. Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377 on Aug. 1, 2009 Occidental................... Overland...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Consol. with Overland No. 623, Feb. 22, 1990 Maryville..................... Maryville..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Mirabile....................... Mirabile....................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Polo No. 232, 1889 Portageville................. Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1890........................................ Surrendered Charter March 5, 1964 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1861 Orient Francais.......... St. Louis City.............. ................................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1888 Puxico.......................... Puxico.......................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Revere......................... Revere.......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1892........................................ United with Hiram No. 362, Sept. 4, 1936 Fairmount................... Fairmount................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1863 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1863 Benevolence................ Utica............................ Livingston................ Missouri........ May 30, 1987....................................... Consol. with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000
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Wolf Island.................. Wolf Island.................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Surrendered Aug. 22, 1874 Union (Bollinger)........ Wolford’s Store............ Bollinger.................. Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Went down 1863, by war Union........................... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered May, 1892 Powell.......................... Powell.......................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1903 Sturgeon...................... Sturgeon...................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Centralia No. 59, June 2, 1994 Newton........................ Stark City.................... Newton.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Granby No. 514, Dec., 1927 Winchester.................. Winchester.................. Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Griswold...................... Bellflower.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, April 18, 1978 Kenner......................... Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1862, by war Des Moines.................. Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Pyramid....................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Pomegranate No. 95, Feb. 11, 1998 Novelty........................ Novelty........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested Nov. 9, 1936, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Stewartsville............... Stewartsville............... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1859....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Pilot Knob................... Pilot Knob................... Howell...................... Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. With Ingomar Lodge No. 536, May 9, 1989 California.................... California.................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Surrendered June, 1898 Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hale City..................... Hale............................. Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Arrested Sept., 1892 Fairfield....................... Fairfield....................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct., 1892............................................. Arrested Jan. 18, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Morality....................... Renick.......................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Henry Clay.................. Millersburg.................. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Arrested June 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Carter.......................... Jefferson City.............. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Jefferson No. 43, 1889 Zeredatha.................... St. Joseph.................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Consol to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Sullivan....................... Newtown..................... Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1854....................................... Surrendered September 22, 1992 Zerubbabel.................. Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested June 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Wilson......................... Pocahontas.................. Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ United with Mystic Tie No. 221, Dec. 3, 1938 Frankford.................... Frankford.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1859....................................... Consol. with New London No. 307, Feb. 11, 1972 Wellsville..................... Wellsville..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, Dec. 22, 1975 Wet Au Glaize............. Wet Auglaise............... Camden................... Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Surrendered 1862 Quitman...................... Quitman...................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Skidmore No. 511, April 23, 1973 Camden....................... Camden....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Went down 1861, by Civil War Washburn.................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Sonora......................... Watson......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1981 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Arrested Jan. 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Ravenwood.................. Ravenwood.................. Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, May 5, 1980 Westville..................... Westville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, July 20, 1968 Pleasant Ridge............ Pleasant Ridge............ Harrison.................. Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Arrested 1863 Green Ridge................ Windsor....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1873 Brumley...................... Brumley....................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 Bent............................. Taos............................. ................................. Ty. of N.M.... June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1865 Rowley......................... Dearborn..................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Camden Point No. 169, March 3, 1992 Rocky Mount............... Camp Ford.................. ................................. Utah Ty........ June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1862
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Somerset..................... Powersville.................. Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 29, 1861....................................... Consol. with Hartford No. 171, Jan. 7, 1994 Alto Vista.................... Alto Vista.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Arrested 1865 Salisbury..................... Salisbury..................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 Orion........................... St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1863 Austin.......................... Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Forest City.................. Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Oregon No. 139, March 13, 1974 West Plains................. West Plains................. Howell...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1861 Granby........................ Granby......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1892 Quincy......................... Quincy......................... Hickory.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed by Civil War American Good Hope.. St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Emerson...................... Emerson...................... Marion..................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Everett........................ Everett......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 New Boston................. New Boston................. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered 1871 Mystic Tie................... Oak Ridge.................... Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 20, 1861....................................... Consol. with Excelsior No. 441, Sept. 25, 1997 Farmers....................... LaBelle........................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Surrendered 1887 Jasper.......................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1863, by Civil War Woodlawn.................... Woodlawn.................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Madison No. 91, Aug. 1920 Lamar.......................... Lamar.......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Cypress........................ Laclede........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 12, 1981 Nevada........................ Nevada (Alpha)........... Grundy..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Surrendered Charter 1871 Mitchell....................... Columbus.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1888 Claflin.......................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ May, 1863............................................ Surrendered 1899 Cardwell...................... Cardwell...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1899........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Feb. 1, 1999 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1863........................................ Surrendered 1865, no returns Lone Jack.................... Lone Jack.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1877 Bucklin........................ Bucklin........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 Ionic............................. Rensselaer................... Ralls......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Weatherby................... Weatherby................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ United with Parrott No. 308, Sept. 16, 1946 Spencersburg.............. Spencersburg.............. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May, 1865............................................ Surrendered Sept., 1881 Granville..................... Granville..................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1865....................................... Consol. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Manes.......................... Manes.......................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27, 1929 Palestine..................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 2001........................................ Name Change Only, Sept. 1, 2001 (St. Charles No. 241) Portland...................... Readsville.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 Keystone...................... Webster Grove............ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Keystone-Trinity......... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. With Maplewood Lodge No. 566 to form Spirit of St. Louis Lodge ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. No. 27, June 16, 1999 Middle Fabius............. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 Montgomery City........ Montgomery City........ Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Surrendered May 12, 1919 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Rochester.................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, G.M. Carroll......................... Norborne..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 High Hill..................... High Hill..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct., 1867............................................. Consol. with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899
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Remarks
Glensted...................... Glensted...................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Versailles No. 320, March 22, 1943 Alanthus...................... Alanthus Grove........... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939 Lindley........................ Lindley........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Changed to “Laredo No. 253,” 1898 Laredo......................... Laredo......................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Alton............................ Alton............................ Oregon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Woodside No. 387, Aug. 15, 2009 Shekinah..................... Festus.......................... Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested May 23, 1950, by J. M. Bradford, G.M. ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Charter Restored at Grand Lodge, Sept. 28, 1950 Lodge of Light............. Eagleville..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 2002 Ravanna...................... Ravanna...................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Mercer No. 35, Nov. 5, 1935 Lodge of Love.............. Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, Nov. 17, 1999 Florence....................... New Florence.............. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1886.......................................... United with Montgomery No. 246, Feb. 16, 1942 Fayetteville................. Fayetteville................. Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested January, 1900 Kirbyville.................... Hollister...................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 Social........................... Martinsburg................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Aurora-Theodore........ St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623, Roosevelt..................... ..................................... ................................ ...................... June 14, 1990 Lodge of Truth............ Atlanta........................ Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Rock Prairie................ Halltown...................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Ash Grove No. 100, Feb. 11, 1922 New Salem.................. Winfield....................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1868........................................ Consol. with Moscow No. 558, to form ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Lincoln County No. 682 New Market................ New Market................ Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1878 Tranquillity................. Orearville.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan. 5, 1915 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... United with Salem No. 225, 1936 Index........................... Index............................ Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested 1877 Wm. D. Muir............... Pilot Grove.................. Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Avilla........................... Bower’s Mills............... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested by G.L., 1904 Essex........................... Essex........................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Bloomfield No. 153, Feb. 4, 1988 Reeds Spring............... Reeds Spring............... Stone........................ Missouri........ Sept., 1909........................................... Surrendered April 8, 1931 Lodge of Peace............ Chilhowee.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908 Cosmos........................ Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Benjamin Franklin No. 642, June 1, 2004 Lily.............................. Grant City................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct., 1868............................................. Arrested Dec. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. New Boston................. New Boston................. Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Earl.............................. Coffey........................... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Western Star No. 15, Dec. 1, 1997 Hesperian.................... Virgil City.................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1888 Urich........................... Urich............................ Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1889........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Acacia.......................... Paradise...................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Graham....................... Graham....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Nov. 10, 1983 Fairmont..................... Wyaconda.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Williamstown No. 370, May 20, 1982 Mound City................. Mound City................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with Oregon No. 139, July 1, 1996 Moniteau..................... Jamestown.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, June 13, 1989 Grove........................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered 1874 Cameron...................... Cameron...................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1875........................................ Consol. with Vincil No. 62, 1888 Ozark........................... Fair Grove................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested June 27, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Marble Hill.................. Marble Hill.................. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trowell No. 440, Dec., 1899 Temple......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Gate City No. 522, April 6, 1999
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Doric............................ Elkland........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 15, 1868...................................... Consol. with Webster No. 98, May 16, 1997 White Hall................... Barnard....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Valley No. 413, Jan. 20, 1955 Faithful....................... Fairdealing.................. Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered June, 1903 Signal.......................... Minden Mines............. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1903........................................ United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1866........................................ Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. Ashlar.......................... Commerce.................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Charter, Dec. 13, 1976 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Ralls No. 33, Dec. 14, 2005 King Hiram................. Knoxville..................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1865........................................ United with Polo No. 232, Feb. 24, 1932 Kearney....................... Kearney....................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Liberty No. 31, June 8, 1992 Mt. Pleasant................ Ellington...................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Kingsville.................... Kingsville.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 St. Aubert.................... St. Aubert.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Rome............................ Rome............................ Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Pine............................. Bradley........................ Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Altona.......................... Altona.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Rural........................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Temple No. 299, April 21, 1987 Osborn......................... Osborn......................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1869.......................................... Consol. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20, 1971 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Aug. 6, 1992 Paulville...................... Brashear...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Colony No. 168, Oct. 21, 1999 Chapel Hill.................. Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Amazonia.................... Amazonia.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Many Springs.............. Many Springs.............. Oregon..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Morgan*...................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Jonathan..................... Denver......................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Jan 31, 2000 Hardin......................... Hardin......................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9, 1975 Cornerstone................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. 1, 1984 Dockery....................... Meadville..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 25, 1993 New Home................... Sprague....................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1879........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Kit Carson................... Elizabethtown............. Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M. .. Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Cainsville.................... Cainsville.................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1820........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 1991 Kennedy...................... Elmo............................ Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 30, 1870........................................ Arrested July 31, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Bertrand...................... Bertrand...................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Lathrop....................... Lathrop........................ Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested May 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Paul Revere................. Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1923........................................ Consol. with Paul Revere Progress No. 657, ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... March 28, 1996.................................... Charity........................ St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Clark City................... Clark City.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1875 Ryland......................... Berlin........................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Excello......................... Excello......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Censer No. 172, Dec. 27, 1982 Chillicothe................... Chillicothe................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ United with Friendship No. 89, Oct. 6, 1939 Oak Grove................... Pink Hill...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered Oct. 3, 1873 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Myrtle.......................... Millville....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23, 1921 Amity........................... Smithton...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1884
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Date of Charter
Remarks
Jericho......................... Jericho......................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Westport...................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1894........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, June 21, 2007 Relief........................... Republic....................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered May, 1899 Rockville...................... Rockville...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1900....................................... Consol. with Star No. 419, Aug. 23, 1963 Agricola....................... Petersburg................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, Dec. 10, 1943 Landmark................... Kennett........................ Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested March 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Spring Creek............... Lecoma........................ Dent......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Surrendered Oct. 19, 1918 America....................... Bates............................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919...................................... Consol. with Good Hope No. 218, May 5, 1990 Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested 1872 Cimarron..................... Cimarron..................... Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Surrendered 1879 Wadesburg.................. Creighton.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1882.......................................... Arrested Sept. 17, 1849, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Lone Star.................... Lone Star..................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 25, 1984, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Tyrian.......................... Johnstown................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ United with Montrose No. 408, Aug. 28, 1950 Mosaic......................... Belleview..................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, Oct. 25, 1997 Ben Franklin............... Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13 1870......................................... Consol. with Savannah No. 71, July, 1886 Benton......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. Phelps.......................... Phelps City.................. Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct., 1870............................................. Surrendered 1881 Young’s Creek............. Rowena........................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 Auxvasse..................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 Comfort....................... Rocky Comfort............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Northwest................... Tarkio.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1998 Garrett........................ Arcola.......................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Jan. 27, 1970 Hiram.......................... Kahoka........................ Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 3, 1870.......................................... Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Jan. 6, 2004 King David.................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Unanimity................... Weston......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Barry........................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Pythagoras No. 383, Sept. 4, 2003 Williamstown.............. Williamstown.............. Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, March 22, 2007 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Non Pareil................... East Lynne.................. Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Jewel No. 480, Feb. 13, 1979 Mandeville.................. Mandeville................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Amity........................... Filley............................ Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Feb. 1906 Golden Rule................ Jonesburg.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Wilderness.................. Wilderness................... Oregon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1874........................................ United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Plumb.......................... Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Kilwinning.................. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Arrested Feb. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Berlin.......................... Fairport....................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ March 19, 1906.................................... Consol. with Parrott No. 308, July 27, 1984 Coatesville................... Coatesville................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, 1881 Ionia............................ Eldon........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 320, Feb. 9, 2004 Richland...................... Richland...................... Pulaski..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Feb. 1898, by F. J. Tygard, G.M. Mt. Ararat................... Topaz........................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Pilot Knob No. 182, Jan. 27, 1940 Harmony..................... Vibbard........................ Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 East Prairie................. East Prairie................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 1904........................................ Consol. with Charleston No. 407, July 14, 1988 Reynolds...................... Centerville................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Alexander.................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Hale No. 184, Oct., 1887 Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ United with Index No. 54, Jan. 24, 1941 Chula........................... Chula........................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested March 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Arcana......................... Harris.......................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Charter, April 29, 1983 Marionville.................. Marionville.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ Nov. 21, 1871....................................... United with Canopy No. 284, Jan. 5, 1945 Dagan.......................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1902 Lucerne....................... Lucerne........................ Putnam.................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1903........................................ Surrendered 1936 Latimer....................... Licking......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 21, 1897, by G.L. Hatfield....................... Hatfield........................ Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Feb. 17, 1931 Western Light............. Louisburg.................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Riddick No. 361, Dec. 22, 1992 Pike............................. Curryville.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Phoenix No. 136, June 10, 2003 Centre.......................... Lebanon....................... Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Carterville................... Carterville................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Webb City 512, Jan. 1, 2001 Gavel........................... New Cambria.............. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1900 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. 1, 1968 Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by G.L. Rosendale.................... Rosendale.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, Nov. 5, 1992 Meridian Sun.............. Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Aug. 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Everton........................ Everton........................ Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec. 23, 1986 Malden........................ Malden......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ with Four Mile No. 212, Sept. 17, 1998 Ituraea........................ Hannibal..................... Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Hannibal No. 188, 1880 Houston....................... Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Destroyed by fire Dec. 19, 1873 Royal........................... Mooresville.................. Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Aug. 1893, by J. R. Parson, G.M. Montrose..................... Montrose..................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Unity........................... Richmond.................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered 1876 Civil Bend................... Civil Bend.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Oct. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1902........................................ Consol. with Silex No. 75, Oct. 28, 1977 Joppa........................... Hartville...................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Norwood No. 622, June 6, 1991 Valley.......................... Bolckow....................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Oct. 26, 1981 Hunnewell................... Hunnewell................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1871........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 18, 1998 Cache........................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1871........................................ Gardenville No. 644, April 22, 1999 Covenant..................... Carrollton.................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, 1880 Clear Creek................. Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Shawnee No. 653, Feb 24, 1933 Star.............................. Taberville.................... St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Dec. 8, 1994 Itaska.......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 7, 1968 Euclid.......................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 117, 1885 Urbana........................ Urbana........................ Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Consol. with Hermitage No. 288, Dec. 7, 1991 Newburg...................... Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Galt.............................. Galt.............................. Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 7, 1978 Cedar City................... Cedar City................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1872........................................ Arrested 1904, by G.L.
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Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Green Ridge................ Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Leesville...................... Leesville...................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by G.L. Sedgwickville.............. Sedgwickville.............. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested March 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rothville...................... Rothville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, June 15, 1975 Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Pittsville...................... Holden......................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Holden No. 262, Feb. 27, 1931 Iron Mountain............. Iron Mountain............. Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, 1894 Winona........................ Winona........................ Shannon.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Eminence No. 607, Jan. 2, 1997 Cement........................ Halfway....................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 20, 1929 Dauphine..................... Dauphine..................... Osage....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered 1879 Black Oak.................... Preston........................ Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890 Competition................ Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Laclede No. 83, May 7, 1987 Silent Temple.............. Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Wheeling..................... Wheeling..................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Friendship No. 89, April 22, 1969 St. Nicholas................. Cave Spring................. Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rockbridge.................. Almartha..................... Ozark....................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Robert Burns No.496, July 1, 2005 LaMonte...................... LaMonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Gothic.......................... Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with St. Francisville No. 588, April 4, 1940 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Lafayette..................... Corder.......................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ April 6, 1887........................................ Arrested Feb. 17, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Mt. Lebanon................ Mt. Moriah.................. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered 1879 Burlington................... Burlington................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, Oct. 7, 1991 Anchor......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 West Gate.................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Westgate..................... Kirkwood..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Kirkwood No. 484, Oct. 11, 1998 Greenfield.................... Greenfield.................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Fairview...................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Surrendered Aug., 1899 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Aug. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Piedmont..................... Piedmont..................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Bois d’Arc.................... Bois d’Arc.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ United with Ash Grove No. 100, Apr. 5, 1932 Argyle.......................... Nevada........................ Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ surrendered March, 1892 Raymore...................... Raymore...................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ united with Belton No. 450, Feb. 2, 1937 Verona......................... Verona......................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Monett No. 129, July 2, 1937 Benton......................... Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Cecil............................. Cottonwood Pt............. Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Barnesville.................. Ellington...................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 1904, by W. F. Kuyn, G.M. Hinton......................... Hinton......................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Surrendered March 1, 1963 Triple Tie.................... Brazeau....................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered April, 1893 Melville....................... Dadeville..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 22, 1979 Lambskin.................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. With Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636, July 1, 2011 Cowgill........................ Caruthersville............. Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Polo No. 232, Nov. 1, 1993 Santa Fe...................... Santa Fe...................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 26, 2000
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No.
Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Remarks
Lake............................. Cunningham............... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 7, 1876 Aullville....................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Changed to “Concordia No. 464,” Jan. 13, 1920 Concordia.................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Jan. 27, 1978 Silver City................... Silver City................... Grant....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered and United with G.L. of N.M., 1882 Gaynor City................. Parnell......................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested Mar. 6, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Centre View................ Centre View................ Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. Southwest................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Anderson No. 621, July 2, 1996 Red Oak....................... Red Oak....................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1873........................................ United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Pickering..................... Pickering..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 Guilford....................... Guilford....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Golden......................... Golden City................. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct,. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Racine.......................... Seneca......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Triangle....................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Rich Hill...................... Rich Hill...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 29, 1881........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, Dec. 28, 1987 Union........................... LaJunta....................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Clinton........................ Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Irish Grove.................. Milton.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Changed to “Fairfax No. 483,” 1894 Paragon....................... Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered 1879 Coldwater.................... Drexel.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Feb. 11, 2008 Herndon...................... Herndon...................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested March, 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Chilhowee................... Chilhowee.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 6, 1906........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, Oct. 6, 1986 Lock Springs............... Lock Springs............... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Jamesport No. 584, Jan. 2, 1989 Montevallo.................. Montevallo................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Stockton No. 283, Jan. 7, 2010 Pittsville...................... Pittsville...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1875 Vernon......................... Bronaugh..................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26, 1943 Lewistown................... Lewistown................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Globe........................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, 1890 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Arrested Dec. 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Strafford...................... Strafford...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Arrested Sept. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Kaseyville.................... Kaseyville.................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1898 Pee Dee........................ Musselfork................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Paynesville.................. Paynesville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Harmony..................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 17, 1917...................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Jameson...................... Jameson...................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14, 1984 Philadelphia................ Philadelphia................ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Prairie Home.............. Prairie Home............... Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Cooper No. 36, Feb. 23, 1999 Avalon......................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Euclid.......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1918...................................... Consol. with Magnolia No. 626, Aug. 24, 1989 Clearmont................... Clearmont................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Van Buren................... Van Buren................... Carter...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Barnesville No. 353, May 13, 2004 Biswell......................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Surrendered June 20, 1925 New Hampton............. New Hampton............. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Jan. 1, 1994 Chariton...................... Guthridge Mills........... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct., 1882............................................. Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Senath......................... Senath......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Jan. 2, 1989
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Exeter.......................... Exeter.......................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Milford......................... Milford......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970 Seligman..................... Seligman..................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested May 4, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Oriental....................... Blackburn.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Nov. 21, 1996 Turney......................... Turney......................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Crane........................... Crane........................... Stone........................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Toltee........................... Mexico......................... ................................. Rep. of Mex... Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Clifton Heights........... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Jan. 23, 1997 Lockwood..................... Lockwood..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1893........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 26, 1987 Gate City..................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Temple #299, April 6, 1999 Kidder......................... Kidder.......................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 Stinson........................ Stinson........................ Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22, 1948 Spickardsville............. Spickard...................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1886........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 2, 1974 Cunningham............... Sumner........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, Feb. 14, 1989 Niangua....................... Niangua....................... Webster.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Apollo.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 21, 1990 Ritchey........................ Ritchey........................ Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. Peculiar....................... Peculiar....................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Walker......................... Walker......................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1887........................................ Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Bethel.......................... Bethel.......................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Winigan....................... Winigan....................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ Surrendered Charter Mar. 3, 2009 Franklin...................... St. Clair....................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1889........................................ Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Cairo No. 486, Oct. 1, 2004 Ferguson..................... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1889........................................ Consol. with Berkeley No. 667, Sept. 11, 1998 Ferguson-Berkeley..... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 11, 1998...................................... Changed name to Masters Lodge #542 Masters....................... Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 2000........................................ Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 7, 2007 Fides............................ Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916 Algabil......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Algabil Freedom No. 636, April 27, 1996 Prairie Hill.................. Prairie Hill.................. Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Orient.......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20, 2000 Southgate.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1990........................................ Consol. with Orient No. 546, June 26, 1992 Rose Hill...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Polar Star Rose Hill No. 79, June 24, 2005 Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Windsor No. 29, Oct. 4, 1994 Clarksburg.................. Clarksburg.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 Foster.......................... Foster.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, July 1, 2004 Prairie......................... Gilman......................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, April 24, 1990 Blairstown................... Blairstown................... Henry....................... Missouri........ July 4, 1882......................................... United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Moscow........................ Moscow........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1892........................................ Consol. with New Salem No. 27 to form Lincoln ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. County No. 682 Clarksdale................... Clarksdale................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Continental No. 37, July 18, 2006 Nelson......................... Nelson.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 Deepwater................... Deepwater................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 York............................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, Aug. 8, 2002 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Sept. 3, 2009 Maplewood.................. Maplewood.................. St. Louis.................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. With Keystone-Trinity Lodge No. 243 to form Spirit of St. Louis ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Lodge No. 27, June 16, 1999 Miller........................... Miller........................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Mt. Vernon 99, Dec. 7, 1999 Marlborough............... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ United with Blue Springs No. 337, July. 5, 2001
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Tiff City....................... Tiff City....................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7, 1926 Rutledge...................... Rutledge...................... Scotland................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1905...................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, Sept. 6, 2004 LaMonte...................... Lamonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1905...................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Ewing.......................... Ewing.......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 2002 Forest Park................. Mehlville..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1907...................................... Consol. With Pomegranate-Pyramid Lodge No. 95, Sept. 6, 2007 Houston....................... Gant............................. Audrain.................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Illmo............................ Scott City..................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Koshkonong................ Koshkonong................. Oregon..................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Clifton No. 463, Oct. 7, 2009 Novinger...................... Novinger...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 Red Bird...................... Red Bird...................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1905...................................... United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 Shamrock.................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1983 Duncan........................ Duncan........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Changed to “Grove Spring No. 589,” 1913 Grove Spring............... Grove Spring............... Wright...................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Advance....................... Advance....................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Lakeville No. 489, Aug. 19, 2004 Barnett........................ Barnett........................ Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Nov. 12, 2001 Stoutsville................... Stoutsville................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Arrested Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M. LaRussell.................... LaRussell..................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Sarcoxie No. 293, Oct. 19, 1982 Blodgett....................... Blodgett....................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1907........................................ United with Morley No. 184, Dec. 25, 1944 Cecil............................. Cottonwood Point........ Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Arrested Sept. 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M. Cole Camp................... Cole Camp................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1926........................................ Consol. with Shawnee No. 653, Dec. 22, 1992 Emmanuel................... Bado............................. Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5, 1925 Bosworth..................... Bosworth..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Sept. 13, 1908...................................... Consol. with Hale City No. 216, March 20, 1995 Elvins.......................... Flat River.................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Clayton........................ Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623 on Oct. 8, 2009 Morehouse................... Morehouse................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 20, 1909...................................... Consol. with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 Strasburg.................... Strasburg.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, Feb. 28, 1989 Victory......................... Pomona........................ Howell...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 Centertown................. Centertown.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Wellston...................... Wellston...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, Sept. 5, 2008 Marion......................... Mercer......................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. Brentwood................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1949...................................... Consol. With Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, Feb. 22, 2011 Fairview...................... Fairview...................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Sept. 5, 1912........................................ United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 Maple........................... Neelyville.................... Butler....................... Missouri........ May 29, 1912....................................... Consol. with Poplar Bluff No. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Wallace Park............... Wallace........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Mendon....................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Warren No. 74, July 1, 2004 Moundville.................. Moundville.................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered May 2, 1925 Tower Grove................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 11, 1973 Steele........................... Steele........................... Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Aug. 21, 1923 Weaubleau.................. Weaubleau.................. Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 Triangle....................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... Consol. with Clayton 601, July 12, 1990 Mizpah........................ St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consolidated with Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 to become Mizpah-Mt. ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Moriah Lodge No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 Jennings...................... Jennings...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Ferguson-Berkeley, May 6, 1999 Trinity......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Northeast.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ April 19, 1916...................................... Consol. with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Grain Valley................ Grain Valley................ Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Blue Springs No. 337, Sept. 5, 2002 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Dec. 15, 1948........................................ Consol. with Kennett No. 68, July 24, 2003
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Clever.......................... Clever.......................... Christian................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 Shaveh......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Rose Hill No. 550, Aug. 22, 1989 Noel............................. Noel............................. McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Elmer........................... Elmer........................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 University................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Clayton No. 601, July 3, 1981 Parma.......................... Parma.......................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, Oct. 11, 1977 Cleveland.................... Cleveland.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Nov. 21, 1996 Pilgrim........................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Commonwealth*......... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Missouri No. 1, April 19, 1975 Paul Revere-Progress. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1921.......................................... Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Purity.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, Nov. 26, 1991 Theodore Roosevelt†... University City........... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1923........................................ Consol. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Censer No. 172, Sept. 14, 1998 Rockhill....................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Nov. 12, 2001 Aldrich......................... Aldrich......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Wardell........................ Wardell........................ Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Sept. 2, 1951........................................ Consol. with Odom No. 671, April 7, 1988 Lilbourn...................... Lilbourn....................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1932...................................... Consol. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983 Berkely........................ Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1953...................................... Consol. with Ferguson No. 542, Sept. 11, 1998 Florissant.................... ..................................... ................................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623 Crestwood................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1961...................................... Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Odom........................... Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1868.......................................... Consol. With Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, June 7, 2005 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1975...................................... Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, Sept. 22, 2007 Viburnam.................... Viburnam.................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Feb. 1, 1980.......................................... Consol. with Lebanon No. 77, Aug. 5, 2000 Lewis and Clark......... St. John....................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1987...................................... Consol. with Florissant No. 668, Dec. 11, 1995 Harry S. Truman........ Grandview................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 25, 1991...................................... Consol. with Summit No. 263, Sept. 17, 2002
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Fielding A. Poe Jr................................... Florissant.............................................. Alabama............................Horace Hampton......................................................Fairfield Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......................... Springfield..............................................Alaska..............................Stanley, R. Foulke................................................... Daniel R. Quesenberry.......................... Raytown................................................. Alberta.............................Douglas A. Sherns................................................... Robert J. Crede...................................... Jefferson City...................................... Argentina...........................Henry Burkhead......................................................Villa Dominico William H. Chapman............................. Webster Groves..................................... Arizona.............................Jack P. Turner.........................................................Chandler Bruce R. Austin...................................... Charlston..............................................Arkansas............................Jack Stockburger.....................................................Winslow Ronald W. Clark..................................... Savannah.............................................. Armenia.............................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................ Austria.............................Dr. Leo Dandel.........................................................Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 K. Roger Pennel..................................... Fairfax...................................................Belgium.............................Bernard Clarinval....................................................Brussels John Hess............................................... Liberty............................................... Brazil - Acre........................................................................................................... Dale C. Motter........................................ Kirsville........................................... Brazil - Algoss.......................Isaac Samuel De Carval Ho Nacimento.................Maceio Frank P. Wilfley, Jr............................... Laddonia....................................... Brazil - Amazonas....................Renan Correa Peixoto..............................................Mansus - AM Thomas H. McCrackin, III..................... St. Louis............................................Brazil - Bahia........................Joso Antonio de Souza Filmo..................................Itapetininga Bob L. Detherow..................................... Springfield...................................... Brazil - Brasilia......................Jesus Navaez DaSilva.............................................Brasilia Robert M Fenlon.................................... Mexico...............................................Brazil - Ceara........................Jose Aroujo De Basconcelos.................................... Carnell E. Cutbirth................................ Galena........................................Brazil - Espirito Santo.................Ademir Carletti........................................................ ........................................................................................................................... Brazil - Goias........................Osman Furtado........................................................Goiania Richard G. Harrison............................... Independence............................Brazil - Grand do Norte................Waldisar Queiroga e Silva......................................Natal I. Marion W. Dey.................................... Columbia.....................................Brazil - Grand do Sul..................Valnyr Goulart Jacques..........................................Rio Grande do Sul Larry F. Barriner................................... St. Louis...................................... Brazil - Mato Grosso..................Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias..........Cuiaba Larry R. Albright II............................... Webb City..............................Brazil - Mato Grosso do Sul.............Walter Rossi............................................................. James M. Wilcher.................................. Independence..............................Brazil - Minas Gerais..................Ronaldo Braga.........................................................Belo Horizonte ....................................................................................................................... Brazil - Maranhao....................Joaquim Eldis Fiho.................................................. David E. Austin...................................... St. Louis......................................... Brazil - Orient of....................................................................................................... Dean E. Latimer..................................... Marshall.............................................Brazil - Para.........................Jorge H.S. DeMatos.................................................Para ......................................................................................................................... Brazil - Paraiba........................................................................................................ Rex M. Williams..................................... Rogersville.................................. Brazil - Pernambuco..................Fernando Pinto de Araujo.......................................Recife, Pernambuco ........................................................................................................................... Brazil - Piaui.......................................................................................................... Teddie E, Harrison................................. Independence.............................Brazil - Rio de Janeiro.................Ulysses U. Bittencourt............................................Rio de Janeiro ........................................................................................................................Brazil - Rondonia.....................Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves..............Porta Velho Gary J. Barron....................................... Kansas City....................................Brazil - Roraima......................Ivonisio Damasceno.................................................Lacerda ...................................................................................................................Brazil - Santa Catarina................Djalma Ouriques......................................................Santa Catarina ........................................................................................................................Brazil - Sao Paulo.....................Erasmo Figuerira Chaves.......................................Sao Paulo Joe W. Johnson....................................... St. Louis...........................................Brazil - Sergipe......................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................Brazil - Tocantions...................................................................................................... Earl K. Dille........................................... Kirkwood........................................ British Columbia.....................H. Nordan................................................................. H. Keith Neese...................................................................................................... Bulgaria.............................................................................................................. James A. Noland Jr............................... Osage Beach.......................................... Canada.............................John V. Lawer..........................................................Islington, Ontario .................................................................................................................................. Chile...............................Alfredo E. Bawden................................................... Robert M Barrett.................................... Kirsville.................................................. China..............................J.H. Morre, III..........................................................Taiwan Randall J. Jones..................................... Rogersville............................................ Colorado............................Charles B. McCulloh...............................................Craig George A. Jursch.................................... Belton....................................... Columbia - Barranguilla................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................... Columbia - Bogota....................Victor Rojas Aguilar................................................Bogata Harry Gershenson, Jr............................ St. Louis..................................... Columbia - Cartagena.................Carloe Steer Luna....................................................Magangue (Bolivar)
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Freddie D. Adams.................................. Marshall..............................................Connecticut..........................Carl E. Aspland, Jr..................................................East Hampton John L. House........................................ Mansfield.............................................Costa Rica...........................Augusto Beckford-Bright........................................San Jose George E. Winslow................................. Capitola, CA............................................ Cuba...............................Emilio Soto George..................................................Havanna Thomas L. Truman.................................................................................................Cyprus............................................................................................................... Richard W. Allgood................................ Cape Girardeau...............................Czech Republic......................................................................................................... Billy J Beatty......................................... Brighton................................................D’Andora.............................................................................................................. ...............................................................................................................................Delaware............................James E. Turner...................................................... Edward B. McInteer............................... Marshall................................................Denmark............................Soren Nielson...........................................................Copenhagan Statnon T. Brown................................... Buckner........................................District of Columbia...................Bill F. Greschel........................................................Reston, Virginia Edwin W. Parker . ................................. Neosho..........................................Dominican Republic...................Hector B. Penson..................................................... Lawrence N. Weekick............................ St. Louis.................................................Ecuador............................................................................................................... P. Vincent Kinkead................................ Farmington.........................................El Salvador..........................Francisco Javier Moreno.........................................Santa Ana Ronald D. Miller..................................... Columbia............................................... England............................The Earl of Eglinton and Winton...........................London Elmer E. Revelle.................................... Ellisville................................................. Finland.............................Sakari Telimaa........................................................Turku John M. Nations..................................... St. Louis................................................. Florida.............................Thomas Earl Embree...............................................Casselberry Clay Earl Emerson Thompson.............. Richmond................................................France..............................W.H. Robinson.........................................................Dover William J. Bowser.................................. St. Joseph................................................ Gabon..............................Albert Chavihot.......................................................Libreville D. Robert Downey.................................. St. Louis................................................. Georgia.............................Thomas L. Blanton.................................................. .................................................................................................................................Greece..............................Agis Papadopoulos...................................................Athens James D. Sutton..................................... Piedmont............................................. Guatemala..........................Thomas V. Contreras...............................................Guatemala City Barney Douglas...................................... Gainsville....................................Haita (Grand Orient).................................................................................................... Jeffrey O. Nations.................................. St. Louis................................................. Hawaii............................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................. Honduras...........................Peter Frohmader.....................................................San Pedro Sula ............................................................................................................................... Hungary.............................................................................................................. Albert G. Tindall.................................................................................................... Iceland.............................Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson............................................Rey Kjavik Dennis L. Hammack................................................................................................Idaho...............................Clarence D. Parkhiser.............................................Nezperce Frank P. Lesinski, Sr............................. Union......................................................Illinois..............................Charles Bond...........................................................Rushville Marvin R. Davis..................................... Bonne Terre............................................. India...............................G.R. Shantaram.......................................................Bombay ...................................................................................................................................Iran................................Mohammed Gholi Ghavan...................................... Daniel F. Cole......................................... St. Louis................................................. Indiana.............................Richard C. Thistle....................................................Huntington Ronald P. Krueger.................................. St. Louis................................................. Ireland.............................Victor Scott............................................................... ..................................................................................................................................Israel...............................Daniel Doran............................................................Tel-Aviv ......................................................................................................................Italy (Grand Orient)...................Mario Martelli..........................................................Ferrar Paul B. Tobias........................................ Chesterfield............................................ Japan..............................Masato Imamura..................................................... J. Morgan Donelson............................... Princeton................................................ Kansas.............................Clifford D. Knauss...................................................Halstead William J. Hill........................................ Kansas City..........................................Kentucky...........................Chris Stout............................................................... Robert El Hardester............................... St. Louis............................................... Louisiana...........................Murray C. House..................................................... Vern H. Schneider.................................. St. Louis............................................. Luxembourg.........................Prosper Schroeder...................................................Bonnevoice ................................................................................................................................. Maine..............................Wayne T. Adams...................................................... Reagan P. Baird..................................... New Madrid.........................................Macedonia............................................................................................................. Richard L. Smith.................................... St. Louis................................................Manitoba............................Donald Lee Thomson...............................................Winniped Thomas C. Warden................................ Owensville........................................... Maryland...........................Walter W. Conway...................................................Baltimore .......................................................................................................................... Massachusetts.......................Alan Haig Jelalian...................................................Boston ................................................................................................................... Mexico - Benito Juarez................Tomas Guera............................................................Torreon, Coajuila .........................................................................................................................Mexico - Cosmos......................Antonio Hernandez..................................................Chijuajua, Mexico Ralph P. Bunnell.................................... Kansas City...................................Mexico - El Potosi.....................Alvar Rodriguez Rodriguez.....................................San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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Donald E. Baker..................................... Branson.......................................Mexixo - Nueva Leon..................Benito M. Flores......................................................Monterey Fred S. Livingston.................................. Rogersville...........................Mexico - Occidental Mexicana...........Salvador Manuel Florsellmas................................. ..................................................................................................................... Mexico - Tamaulipas..................Amado Abrego V......................................................Reynosa Tamaulipas ..................................................................................................................Mexico - Valle De Mexico...............Lic Valention Rincon...............................................Artes Num. 53, Mexico, D.F. Sheldon H. Snitz.................................... Overland Park, KS........................... Mexico - York........................Fred W. Von Son......................................................Mexico, D.F. ...............................................................................................................................Michigan............................Alan Barr................................................................. J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............................. St. Louis...............................................Minnesota...........................Henry R. Van Geest.................................................Brainerd Jeffrey D. Lee......................................... Rogersville.......................................... Mississippi..........................Van Aubrey Evans...................................................Clinton Robert D. Jenkins.................................. Kansas City.......................................... Montana............................Donald W. Schneck..................................................Helena Don D. Adams............................................................................................. Moroco (Kingdom of).................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................. Nebraska...........................Jerry L. Rittenburg.................................................. Gail Turner............................................. Brookfield........................................... Netherlands........................................................................................................... M. Robert Berger.................................... Grandview............................................. Nevada.............................Gerald L. Ogle..........................................................Reno Robert L. Wright.................................... St. Joseph........................................ New Brunswick......................Earl. I. Murray......................................................... Sam G. Austin........................................ Cape Girardeau..................... Newfoundland & Labrador............................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................New Hampshire......................David G. Thompsom................................................Hudson .............................................................................................................................New Jersey..........................William J. Brierley..................................................Burlington Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville......................................... New Mexico *1......................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................New South Wales.....................H.M.A. (Murry) Bell................................................Chatswood .............................................................................................................................. New York...........................Harris Mandel.......................................................... Elvis A. Mooney...................................... Bloomfield..........................................New Zealand.........................E. Bryan Scott..........................................................Wellington Jack N. Matthews.................................. Jefferson City......................................Nicaragua............................................................................................................. David Elton Turnbull............................. Troy..................................................North Carolina.......................Ray M. Comer..........................................................Raleigh Blair C. Mayford.................................... St. Peters.......................................... North Dakota........................R. Gail Hodgins........................................................Scarles Donald E. Scott...................................... Independence......................................Nova Scotia..........................Roy Allister..............................................................Rideout Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............................ St. Louis................................................. Norway.............................Erik-John Schelbred................................................Sandeford D. Eugene Wisner.................................. Blue Springs........................................Oklahoma...........................Fred Lowry...............................................................Tulsa Ronald D. Jones..................................... Odessa.................................................... Oregon.............................John W. Wood..........................................................Heppner Stanton T. Brown................................... Buckner..................................................Panama............................................................................................................... Marvin C. Mendenhall........................... Liberty......................................................Peru................................Miguel Noblecilla Vargus........................................Lima Norman D. Johnson............................... Carthage........................................Phlippine Islands.....................Raymundo N. Beltran.............................................Manila Tom T. Perkins....................................... Rocheport.............................................. Portugal.............................................................................................................. Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville................................... Prince Edward Island.................Albert Edward Lavers.............................................Charlottown William H. Wisbrock.............................. St. Louis..............................................Puerto Rico..........................Jose D, Martinez...................................................... D. Dean Rowe......................................... Seymore................................................. Quebec.............................Fred Gilman............................................................. Mattew L. Quesenberry......................... Raytown..............................................Queensland..........................R.E. McNaught........................................................Toogootawah ............................................................................................................................Rhode Island.........................Norman P. Jehan.....................................................North Sciutate ............................................................................................................................... Romania.............................................................................................................. Richard L. Thompson............................. Dearborn...........................................Saskatchewan.......................John L. Green..........................................................Regina ................................................................................................................................Senegal............................................................................................................... Jeremy M. Lowery................................. Cape Girardeau...................................... Serbia................................................................................................................ Jon B. Broyles........................................ Ballwin.................................................. Scotland............................Barry M. Nutley....................................................... Zelwin Eaton.......................................... Kirksville............................................... Sinaloa............................................................................................................... Russell Busby......................................... Dexter................................................... Slovenia.............................................................................................................. H. Ray McKenzie.................................... Hallsville..................................................Spain...............................Fernando Robaina Gonzalaz...................................Barcelona
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Steven I. Toybes..................................... St. Louis.......................................... South Australia......................J.W. Johns................................................................63 Windsor Ave., Woodville Pk, S. Aus Joseph S. VanDolah............................... Lee’s Summit...................................South Carolina.......................Bobby R. Faulkner...................................................Summerville Ronald D. Jones..................................... Chesterfield...................................... South Dakota........................Joe A. Minyard.........................................................Sioux Falls Gordon E. Hopkins................................. St. Joseph........................................... South Africa.........................W.H. Ahrens............................................................. Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr........................... St. Joseph............................................... Sweden.............................Ulf Von Feiltzen.......................................................Solna John W. May.......................................... St. Joseph...........................................Swiss Alpina.........................Jean Huguet............................................................. Matt N. Kennedy.................................... Union................................................... Tasmania...........................R.C. Kearney............................................................Hobart Glenn E. Means...................................... Blue Springs.........................................Tennesse............................Bristol Myers Roberts.............................................. Frederick A. Troxel, Jr........................... Blue Springs............................................Texas...............................Robert Walker..........................................................Port Arthur Terry C. Alexander................................ Milan.............................................. The Netherlands.....................A. Th. En Houten..................................................... .................................................................................................................... Togolaise-West Africa................................................................................................... Harold J. Richardson............................. Bonne Terre............................................Turkey............................................................................................................... Gus O. Nations III.................................. St. Louis............................ United Grand Lodge of Germany........ Wolfgang Vogel........................................................Frankfurt am Main Jonce Chidister....................................... Malden...............................Uniter Grand Lodge of Bulgaria........................................................................................... J. Steve Dodson...................................... St. Louis................................................ Uraguay.............................................................................................................. David W. Haywood................................. Fenton...................................................... Utah...............................Robert K. McKenzie, PGM......................................Ogden Stanton T. Brown II............................... Fulton...................................................Venezuela............................................................................................................. Jimmie L. Moreland............................... Seneca................................................... Vermont............................Donald P. Hyde........................................................ Ronald E. Wood, Jr................................ St. Joseph...................................... Victoria (Austalia)....................E. Holst..................................................................... Jimmie D. Lee........................................ Springfield.............................................Virginia.............................Charles W. Thompson.............................................Alexandris James E. Snavely................................... Farmington.........................................Washington.........................Milton R. Benson.....................................................Seattle Donald E. McGuire................................ Farmington................................... Western Australia...................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................West Virginia........................John E. Hall.............................................................Peterestown Larry C. Reynolds.................................. Rogersville........................................... Wisconsin...........................Harold R. McDonough............................................. ...................................................................................................................... Yugoslovia-Regular.....................................................................................................
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FROM MISSOURI
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES TO AND FROM THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI - (Continued)
Grand Representative
TO MISSOURI
290 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2011
168.................................Colony 291.................................. Edina 427............................Glenwood 414........................ Greensburg 635.............................Greentop 16...............................Memphis 380......................... Queen City
366...................................Adair 171............................. Hartford 105............................Kirksville 237...............................LaPlata 349................................ Pollock 126...............................Seaman 210...........................Unionville
97................................Bethany 106.............................. Gallatin 35.................................. Mercer 111...............................Trenton
Adair........................ Putnam.................... Adair........................ Macon....................... Sullivan................... Sullivan................... Putnam....................
Harrison................... Daviess.................... Mercer...................... Grundy.....................
Lodge
Knox......................... Knox......................... Schuyler................... Knox......................... Schuyler................... Scotland................... Schuyler...................
No.
287................................... Craft 188............................ Hannibal 222.............................. La Belle 58.............................Monticello 18................................Palmyra 588...................St. Francisville 28..............................St. John’s
County
Lewis........................ Marion..................... Lewis........................ Lewis........................ Marion..................... Clark........................ Marion.....................
Bethany..................................... Gallatin...................................... Princeton................................... Trenton......................................
Kirksville................................... Hartford..................................... Kirksville................................... La Plata..................................... Pollock........................................ Milan.......................................... Unionville..................................
Colony........................................ Edina.......................................... Glenwood................................... Baring........................................ Greentop.................................... Memphis.................................... Queen City.................................
Canton....................................... Hannibal.................................... La Belle...................................... Monticello.................................. Palmyra..................................... Wayland..................................... Hannibal....................................
Location
RR 1 Box 63 A, Rutledge, MO 63563....................................................................... RR1 Box 28, Edina, MO 63537................................................................................ PO Box 23, Glenwood, MO 63541............................................................................ 978 N Jefferson, Kahoka, MO 63445....................................................................... 11662 Suncrest Way, Greentop, MO 63546............................................................ 317 S Adams, Memphis, MO 63555......................................................................... RR 1 Box 171-B, Queen City, MO 63561.................................................................
19341 Orrick Trail, Kirksville, MO 63501.............................................................. 16705 State Hwy 149, Livonia, MO 63551.............................................................. 2414 North East, Kirksville, MO 63501.................................................................. PO Box 84, La Plata, MO 63549.............................................................................. 11277 Hwy B, Unionville, MO 63565...................................................................... 22810 258th Rd., Unionville, MO 63565................................................................. 22241 Ponderosa Trl, Unionville, MO 63565..........................................................
Dan Daniel..................................... Dan McCann................................... George Scurlock............................. Larry T. Odom................................
PO Box 315, Plattonsburg, MO 64670..................................................................... 101 Rocky Rd., Gallatin, MO 64640........................................................................ 424 South Ballew, Princeton, MO 64673................................................................ 415 East 7th St, Trenton, MO 64683......................................................................
FOURTH DISTRICT
Kelley Snipes.................................. Donald Noland............................... David Powell................................... Eddie Mansfield............................. William Schnelle............................ Loren Haines.................................. Chad Gatlin....................................
THIRD DISTRICT
Gary G. Gooch................................ Terry Callahan............................... Melvin Lancaster........................... Rex Clark........................................ Joseph Summers............................ Ronald Gardner.............................. Herbert E. Austin III.....................
Address 1008 College St., Canton, MO 63435....................................................................... 2018 Pleasant St, Hannibal, MO 63401.................................................................. PO Box 27, LaBelle, MO 63447............................................................................... PO Box 248, Lewistown, MO 63452........................................................................ 803 W. Maincross St., Palmyra, MO 63461............................................................ RR 3 Box 26, Kahoka, MO 63445............................................................................ 155 Lake Apollo Dr., Hannibal, MO 63401.............................................................
SECOND DISTRICT
Paul Rathbun................................. Karl Kramer................................... Paul Harvey.................................... Charles L. Arnold........................... Michael A. Meyer........................... Shawn Mc Afee............................... Terry Fitch.....................................
Secretary Name
FIRST DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
Chartered 10/15/1868 5/28/1859 10/11/1888 10/12/1842 4/25/1831 9/26/1907 10/14/1839
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30PM 2nd & 4th Sundays, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st Tuesday, 12AM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM
5/25/1854 10/16/1879 6/9/1853 5/9/1850
10/13/1881 5/30/1857 5/26/1864 6/22/1866 1/16/1884 5/28/1858 5/30/1861
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 5/26/1864 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 10/15/1868 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:00 PM 10/16/1873 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 10/22/1924 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 5/6/1852 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/13/1871
1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12AM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 291
10.................................. Agency 269....................... Brotherhood 189.............Charity-Zeredatha 600.................................. Cosby 376.............................King Hill 138................................Lincoln 139................................Oregon 238............................ Rushville 71............................. Savannah 508................................ Saxton 78.............................St. Joseph
Buchanan................. Buchanan................. Buchanan................. Andrew.................... Buchanan................. Andrew.................... Holt.......................... Buchanan................. Andrew.................... Buchanan................. Buchanan.................
Agency....................................... St Joseph................................... St. Joseph.................................. Cosby.......................................... St Joseph................................... Fillmore..................................... Forest City................................. Rushville.................................... Savannah................................... St Joseph................................... St. Joseph..................................
Fairfax....................................... Maryville................................... Rock Port................................... Skidmore.................................... Hopkins......................................
Allendale.................................... King City................................... Albany........................................ Grant City................................. Stanberry...................................
Location
3424 Nickel Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506.................................................................... 1021 Randolph St., St Joseph, MO 64505............................................................... 2933 Cook Rd, St Joseph, MO 64506....................................................................... 1605 N 43rd St., St. Joseph, MO 64506.................................................................. 2717 Southwest Trail, St Joseph, MO 64506.......................................................... 8187 County Rd 58, Savannah, MO 64485............................................................. PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473.............................................................................. 35435 Brown Rd., Rushville, MO 64484................................................................. 310 S 14th St, Savannah, MO 64485...................................................................... 2703 Melrose Ln. Apt E, St Joseph, MO 64506...................................................... 2717 Southwest Trail, St. Joseph, MO 64506-1483................................................
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Lloyd Waller................................... Ronald G. Bailey............................ Leroy Salmon................................. Jerry Davidson............................... Wesley Revels................................. Larry E. Carr.................................. David Lancey.................................. John Turnbull................................ David Ingersoll............................... David B. Johnson........................... Wesley F. Revels............................
SEVENTH DISTRICT
30215 W Ave., Fairfax, MO 64446........................................................................... PO Box 271, Maryville, MO 64468.......................................................................... PO Box 125, Pickering, MO 64476.......................................................................... 610 E. 14th, Maryville, MO 64468........................................................................... 308 S 3rd St., Hopkins, MO 64461..........................................................................
SIXTH DISTRICT Ralph Ball....................................... David Smith................................... William Dobbins............................. Rick Carter..................................... Christopher Markley.....................
Address PO Box 98, Grant City, MO 64456.......................................................................... 409 South 3rd, King City, MO 64463...................................................................... 1404 E Howell St., Albany, MO 64402.................................................................... 308 S Main St PO Box 250, Grant City, MO 64456................................................ 4456 285 Street, Stanberry, MO 64489-8132..........................................................
FIFTH DISTRICT
Wilbur T. Osborne.......................... Jackson C. Spiking......................... Ed Poff............................................ Robert D. Hull................................ Archie L. Thomas...........................
Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered
10/15/1874 10/17/1873 5/29/1856 10/12/1882 6/2/1866
5/30/1860 10/13/1871 5/8/1851 10/10/1894 10/17/1878
10/12/1869 6/1/1866
2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 6/1/1866 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/19/1922 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 5/28/1859 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 9/30/1908 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/13/1870 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 6/2/1866 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 5/31/1855 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 5/26/1865 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 12AM 10/28/1844 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 10/12/1882 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 10/14/1846
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st &3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM
3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 08:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM
DeKalb..................... 37.......................... Continental Stewartsville............................. Garland Ford.................................. PO Box 194, Stewartsville, MO 64490.................................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM DeKalb..................... 308................................Parrott Maysville................................... Leslie Denny................................... 3353 NE Hebron Rd, Maysville, MO 64469............................................................ 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM Daviess.................... 15........................Western Star Winston...................................... James Read.................................... PO Box 5, Coffey, MO 64636.................................................................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 08:00 PM
483................................Fairfax 470.............................Nodaway 157..........................North Star 511............................ Skidmore 50.................................... Xenia
Lodge
Atchison................... Nodaway.................. Atchison................... Nodaway.................. Nodaway..................
No.
198.......................... Allensville 377..................... Ancient Craft 127................................ Athens 66............................ Grant City 109........................... Stanberry
County
Worth....................... Gentry...................... Gentry...................... Worth....................... Gentry......................
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS
292 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2011
86.............................Brookfield 38................................... Callao 172................................ Censer 82.................................Jackson 481........................... Marceline 228............................. Shelbina 74................................. Warren
302..........................Lick Creek 64................................. Monroe 92........................Perseverance 136...............................Phoenix 33......................................Ralls 491.............................Vandalia
48...................................Fulton 354................................Hebron 660.................. Holliday-Union 612...............................Mokane 60....................New Bloomfield 565............................... Tebbets
486...................................Cairo 610...................................Clark 527................................ Higbee 30............................ Huntsville 151................................. Milton 344.............................. Moberly
Ralls......................... Monroe..................... Pike.......................... Pike......................... Ralls......................... Audrain....................
Callaway.................. Audrain.................... Monroe..................... Callaway.................. Callaway.................. Callaway..................
Randolph................. Randolph................. Randolph................. Randolph................. Randolph................. Randolph.................
Lodge
Linn.......................... Macon....................... Macon....................... Linn.......................... Linn.......................... Shelby...................... Chariton...................
No.
334......................Breckenridge 539.................................. Dawn 89............................Friendship 224............................ Hamilton 232.....................................Polo
County
Caldwell................... Livingston................ Livingston................ Caldwell................... Caldwell...................
Cairo.......................................... Clark.......................................... Higbee........................................ Huntsville.................................. Milton........................................ Moberly......................................
Fulton........................................ Mexico........................................ Paris........................................... Mokane...................................... New Bloomfield......................... Tebbets......................................
Perry.......................................... Monroe City............................... Louisiana................................... Bowling Green........................... Center........................................ Vandalia....................................
Brookfield.................................. Callao......................................... Macon......................................... Linneus...................................... Marceline................................... Shelbina..................................... Keytesville.................................
Breckenridge............................. Dawn.......................................... Chillicothe................................. Hamilton.................................... Polo............................................
Location
510 E Johns, Brookfield, MO 64628........................................................................ 31249 Flamingo Rd., Callao, MO 63534-2816........................................................ 26934 Olympic Ave., Anabel, MO 63431................................................................. 311 S Campbell St., Edina, MO 63537.................................................................... 600 Skyline Dr., Brookfield, MO 64628................................................................... 714 Dickerson, Shelbina, MO 63468....................................................................... 328020 Rockford Hills Ave, Keytesville, MO 65261...............................................
218 E Vine St, Mexico, MO 65265........................................................................... 1118 CR 216, Hunnewell, MO 63443...................................................................... 1114 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO 63353................................................................... 17516 Hwy. F, Bowling Green, MO 63334.............................................................. 55382 Highway HH, Hannibal, MO 63401............................................................. 45339 Audrain Co. Rd. 548, Vandalia, MO 63382..................................................
6324 Cedar Oaks Dr, Fulton, MO 65251................................................................. 909 Concordia, Mexico, MO 65265.......................................................................... 20942 Rt J, Paris, MO 65275................................................................................... 4394 Twin Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251........................................................................ 821 S. Summit Dr., Holt Summitt, MO 65043........................................................ 5418 State Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080................................................................
Joel C. Ridgway.............................. Jim Patton...................................... Mark E. Nichols............................. Samuel Thomas.............................. David Hochstetler.......................... Phillip Mathis.................................
PO Box 65, Cairo, MO 65239-0049.......................................................................... 6363 Hwy P, Clark, MO 65243................................................................................ 812 McKinley Apt B, Moberly, MO 65270............................................................... PO Box 1, Excello, MO 65247.................................................................................. 257 S Lake Cir., Cairo, MO 65239........................................................................... 1250 E Mc Kinsey St, Moberly, MO 65270.............................................................
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
John Douglas.................................. Jared A. Price................................. Ronald Landon............................... Greg Dyer....................................... James Trammell............................ Ralph M. Davis...............................
TWELFTH DISTRICT
Kenneth Brundege......................... Glen Wilson.................................... Dean Thomas................................. Martin Hanley................................ Cloyd Jackson................................. Rennie Davis..................................
ELEVENTH DISTRICT
James O’Dell.................................. Gerald E. Thomas.......................... Thoedore Harrell............................ Loren Carriker............................... Fred H. Lewis................................. Jerry Miles..................................... Christopher Hughes.......................
Address 9750 NE Blair Rd, Breckenridge, MO 64625.......................................................... PO Box 124, Dawn, MO 64638................................................................................ 709 Locust, Chillicothe, MO 64601.......................................................................... PO Box 13, Altamont, MO 64620............................................................................. 5875 NW Forest Rd., Cameron, MO 64429.............................................................
TENTH DISTRICT
George Raymond Johnston,Jr....... W. Dale Wood................................. Douglas Roberts............................. Dennis L. Baker............................. Lyndall L. Johnson........................
Secretary Name
NINTH DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00pm
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 08:00 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 06:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM
Chartered
10/15/1874 9/28/1910 10/15/1885 10/8/1840 6/11/1855 10/31/1870
10/19/1842 10/13/1870 10/17/1923 9/28/1911 5/25/1854 10/22/1902
10/15/1868 6/3/1866 10/12/1847 5/9/1851 6/9/1853 10/12/1876
6/2/1866 6/2/1866 10/23/1903 10/15/1846 10/17/1889 5/29/1862 10/20/1845
10/13/1870 10/17/1889 10/12/1847 10/19/1867 10/17/1876
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 293
444..................................... Ada 364........................Higginsville 149........................... Lexington 476....................... Mount Hope 223......................................Ray 57............................. Richmond
193............................Angerona 393............................. Bee Hive 207.................................... Clay 397................................. Gower 311..............................Kearney 506...............................Lathrop 31..................................Liberty 113.......................... Plattsburg 438........................Temperance 62.................................... Vincil
355............................... Adelphi 169.................... Camden Point 120............................. Compass 339............................... Fidelity 504..........................Platte City 13............................Rising Sun 53..................................Weston
219......................... Albert Pike 659.................................. Alpha 656..................... Country Club 630........................... East Gate 446...............................Ivanhoe 220........................Kansas City 625............................. Sheffield 617........................ Swope Park 299.......................Temple Gate
Clay.......................... Ray........................... Clay.......................... Clinton..................... ................................. Clinton..................... Clay.......................... Clinton..................... Clay.......................... Clinton.....................
Platte....................... Platte....................... Platte....................... Platte....................... Platte....................... Jackson.................... Platte.......................
Jackson.................... Clay.......................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson....................
Lodge
Ray........................... Lafayette.................. Lafayette.................. Lafayette.................. Ray........................... Ray...........................
No.
55...........................Arrow Rock 217................................ Barbee 63............................Cambridge 216............................ Hale City 205........................... Trilumina 52.............................. Wakanda 61................................ Waverly
County
Saline....................... Saline....................... Saline....................... Carroll...................... Saline....................... Carroll...................... Lafayette..................
21486 McCoy Rd., Lawson, MO 64062.................................................................... 20405 Tri County Line Rd, Lawson, MO 64062-9682............................................ 109 Valley Dr., Wood Heights, MO 64024............................................................... 8102 NW Old Hwy 169, Gower, MO 64454............................................................. PO Box 495, Kearney, MO 64060............................................................................ 400 N 33 Hwy, Holt, MO 64048............................................................................... 186 Jackson, Liberty, MO 64068-2707.................................................................... 207 Truman Rd, Plattsburg, MO 64477.................................................................. 7005 N Montgall Ct, Gladstone, MO 64119............................................................ PO Box 139, Cameron, MO 64429...........................................................................
506 E Woods St., Smithville, MO 64089................................................................. PO Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079-0116............................................................... 7212 SW Karen Rd, Trimble, MO 64492................................................................. 5625 NW Hutson Rd, Kansas City, MO 65151....................................................... 2 Emmy Ln., Platte City, MO 64079....................................................................... PO Box 245, Weston, MO 64098.............................................................................. 2221 Ottawa St., Leavenworth, KS 66048..............................................................
Teddie E. Harrison......................... William Perry................................. Paul M. Peterman.......................... Forrest Lowe ................................. Mark Hamilton............................... Frank B. Fowler............................. Cecil Wagers................................... Kenneth Best.................................. Lyman I. Ridgeway........................
16421 Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055................................................ 1539 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116............................................................. 2263 Current, Liberty, MO 64068........................................................................... 8412 East 49th, Kansas City, MO 64129................................................................ 9728 NW Overhill Dr, Parkville, MO 64152........................................................... 506 SE Brentwood Dr., Lees Summit, MO 64063.................................................. 3220 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64052...................................................... 8830 Evertt, Kansas City, MO 64138...................................................................... 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068-2818............................................................
EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT
Aaron Babbitt................................. Carl E. Riddle................................. Michael Wheeler............................ Roy Orth......................................... William L. Foster........................... Jack DeSelms................................. Leonard L. Cook.............................
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT
David M. Arnold............................. R. Wayne Briant............................. William G. Boucher Jr................... David Holloway.............................. Patrick McGuire............................. Greg Golden.................................... Ronald L. Elliott............................. Skip Willdermood........................... Franklin Lukenbill......................... James Martin.................................
Address
325 Floyd Rd., Orrick, MO 64077............................................................................ 2004 Cypress St., Higginsville, MO 64037.............................................................. 706 S Russell, Odessa, MO 64076........................................................................... 103 E College St, Odessa, MO 64076...................................................................... 35085 W 73rd St., Orrick, MO 64077...................................................................... 601 N College, Richmond, MO 64085......................................................................
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT
Kenneth Mc Afee............................ Robert L. Hayes.............................. Gentry Slone................................... Robert Keyserling.......................... Gary G. Foote................................. James Carter..................................
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT
Kenneth Osborn ............................ Francis L. Vaught.......................... William Fisher............................... Riegge Crose................................... Roland Wood................................... Steven W. Walden.......................... Gary E. Zumalt..............................
PO Box 149, Arrow Rock, MO 65320....................................................................... 906 S Locust, Sweet Springs, MO 65361-1518....................................................... 435 N Broadway, Slater, MO 65349........................................................................ 33510 Hwy M, Bosworth, MO 64623....................................................................... 1011 Mar Dr., Marshall, MO 65340........................................................................ 1305 Pearl, Carrollton, MO 64633........................................................................... 107 W. Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096-9737..............................................................
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name
Meeting Days
Chartered 10/11/1842 10/19/1867 6/2/1866 10/12/1893 10/19/1867 10/17/1842 6/2/1866
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12AM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays, 7PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM
2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM
10/17/1895 9/21/1921 9/21/1921 10/2/1913 10/17/1901 5/30/1861 9/25/1912 9/28/1911 10/15/1868
10/13/1870 10/19/1867 5/20/1850 10/13/1870 10/12/1881 5/6/1852 10/11/1842
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 08:00 PM 5/28/1859 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 5/30/1861 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/16/1872 3rd Thurs, 07:30 PM 9/26/2005 1st Tuesday & 3rd Monday, 07:00 PM 10/12/1882 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12AM 10/9/1840 1st Thursday, 08:00 PM 5/9/1850 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 10/16/1872 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 10/19/1867
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Monday, 07:30 PM 10/14/1880 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 6/4/1855 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 10/15/1873 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 9/21/1921 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 10/12/1842
2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 12AM
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Kansas City............................... North Kansas City.................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City............................... Kansas City...............................
Edgerton.................................... Camden Point............................ Parkville.................................... Farley......................................... Platte City................................. Kansas City............................... Weston.......................................
Missouri City............................. Lawson....................................... Excelsior Springs...................... Gower......................................... ................................................... Lathrop...................................... Liberty....................................... Plattsburg.................................. Smithville.................................. Cameron....................................
Orrick......................................... Higginsville............................... Lexington................................... Odessa........................................ Camden .................................... Richmond...................................
Arrow Rock................................ Sweet Springs............................ Slater......................................... Hale............................................ Marshall.................................... Carrollton.................................. Waverly......................................
Location
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS
294 2011
633................................. Archie 450................................. Belton 147.................................... Cass 276....................... Grand River 54.....................................Index 480...................................Jewel
548................................Clinton 265..........................Corinthian 272............................... Granite 262................................ Holden 245....................... Knob Noster 236................................Sedalia 29................................ Windsor
602................................. Acacia 356.............Ancient Landmark 156.............................. Ashland 59.............................. Centralia 36.................................. Cooper 4.....................Fayette-Howard 336............................ Hallsville 114..............................Twilight 456...............................Wallace
Henry....................... Johnson.................... Pettis........................ Johnson.................... Johnson.................... Pettis........................ Henry.......................
Boone....................... Boone....................... Boone....................... Boone....................... Cooper...................... Fayette..................... Boone....................... Boone....................... Cooper......................
Lodge
Cass.......................... Cass.......................... Cass.......................... Cass.......................... Cass.......................... Cass..........................
No.
337...................... Blue Springs 501..............................Buckner 305.................. Cecile Daylight 392............................ Christian 618..........................Grandview 76....................... Independence 324........................... McDonald 614................. Mt. Washington 391............................. Raytown 263...............................Summit
County
Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson.................... Jackson....................
Columbia................................... Harrisburg................................. Ashland...................................... Centralia.................................... Boonville.................................... Fayette....................................... Hallsville................................... Columbia................................... Bunceton....................................
Clinton....................................... Warrensburg............................. Sedalia....................................... Holden........................................ Knob Noster............................... Sedalia....................................... Windsor......................................
Archie......................................... Belton......................................... Harrisonville............................. Freeman..................................... Garden City............................... Pleasant Hill..............................
Blue Springs.............................. Buckner..................................... Independence............................ Oak Grove.................................. Grandview................................. Independence............................ Independence............................ Independence............................ Raytown..................................... Lee’s Summit.............................
Location
Rt. 2, Box 272, Adrian, MO 64720........................................................................... PO Box 762, Grandview, MO 64030........................................................................ 306-B E Pearl St. Apt B, Harrisonville, MO 64701................................................ 1905 East 281St. Rd., Cleveland, MO 64734-8971................................................. 31804 S McClain Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701...................................................... 18608 E. Hubach Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080............................................
711 S 3rd St., Clinton, MO 64735............................................................................ 137 SE 125th Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093............................................................ 27052 Camp Branch Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301.......................................................... 230 SE 581, Warrensburg, MO 64093..................................................................... 932 Ridge Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093................................................................. PO Box 54, Green Ridge, MO 65332........................................................................ 203 Highland Dr., Windsor, MO 65360...................................................................
Jason Ellis...................................... Wayne Maxwell.............................. Bruce E. Martin............................. Greg Pauley.................................... John Holtzclaw............................... Robert H. Bray............................... Thomas L. Pauley.......................... James G. Wade............................... Jim Siverling..................................
7380 E Southern Dr, Columbia, MO 65201............................................................ 950 Roby Farm Rd., Rocheport, MO 65279............................................................. 2121 East Rt. M, Hartsburg, MO 65039................................................................. 429 S Jenkins, Centralia, MO 65240....................................................................... 2400A Boonslick Dr., Boonville, MO 65233............................................................ PO Box 290, Fayette, MO 65248.............................................................................. PO Box 382, Hallsville, MO 65255.......................................................................... 2801 W Henley Dr, Columbia, MO 65202-2659...................................................... 399 Beech Ln., Nelson, MO 65317...........................................................................
TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT
Richard Hickman........................... Michael Sutton............................... Kenneth Wasson............................ Scott Strohmeyer........................... John T. Cecilia................................ William Talley................................ Larry Storer....................................
TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT
David E. Reiman............................ Robert K. Crosby............................ Edwin L. Childers, Jr..................... Jon Howard Seabaugh................... Dale Carpenter............................... James W. Williams........................
Address 401 SW 21st, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4027.......................................................... 125 Groom Ave, Liberty, MO 64068........................................................................ 8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151-1086..................................... 39100 E Cline Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070................................................................ 15712 Richmond Ave., Belton, MO 64012............................................................... 4310 Madison Ave. Ste 209, Kansas City, MO 64111............................................ 1403 E. Parker Ave., Independence, MO 64050-3118............................................ 621 S Cedar, Independence, MO 64053.................................................................. 608 Twilight Dr, Raymore, MO 64083.................................................................... 302 NW Shagbark, Lees Summit, MO 64064.........................................................
TWENTIETH DISTRICT
William E. Broggi, Sr..................... John Hess....................................... Thomas L. Coleman....................... Kenneth Crawford......................... Charles Girten................................ Brent Winterberg........................... Kenneth M. Fitzgerel..................... Stanley Stine.................................. Chris Harrelson.............................. Bob Spence ....................................
Secretary Name
NINETEENTH DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thurs. of the Month, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Wednesday, 7PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 08:00 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 4th Monday, 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 9:30 AM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM
Chartered
10/17/1878 10/19/1867 10/16/1872
9/29/1909 10/17/1873 5/28/1859 10/19/1867 10/9/1841
10/15/1890 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 5/26/1865 5/24/1864 6/2/1866
10/1/1914 10/16/1872 10/17/1867 10/15/1868 10/16/1884 10/17/1878
10/13/1887 10/11/1877 10/17/1923 10/13/1871 9/28/1911 10/14/1846 10/12/1869 9/28/1911 10/13/1871 10/15/1868
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 295
534............................ Columbia 575................................. Easter 363............................Fraternal 173..................... Gray Summit 123............................ Hermann 251................................... Hope 313.............................Meramec 624..........................Owensville 69................................ Sullivan 593..................................Union
492...............................Daggett 457...........................Jonesburg 246....................... Montgomery 473.............................. Nineveh 11........................Pauldingville 75......................................Silex 609..........................Warrenton
682.................. Lincoln County 260................... Mechanicsville 199...........................New Hope 179............... Pride of the West 241......................... St. Charles 34...................................... Troy 46............................ Wentzville
Montgomery............ Montgomery............ Montgomery............ Lincoln..................... Warren..................... Silex......................... Warren.....................
Winfield................... St. Charles............... Lincoln..................... ................................. St. Charles............... Livingston................ St. Charles...............
Lodge
Franklin................... Franklin................... Franklin................... Franklin................... Gasconade................ Franklin................... St. Louis................... Gasconade................ Franklin................... Franklin...................
No.
183........................... California 185............................. Chamois 211....................... Hickory Hill 43...............................Jefferson 326.................................... Linn 320............................Versailles
County
Moniteau.................. Osage....................... Cole.......................... Cole.......................... Osage....................... Morgan.....................
Winfield..................................... Defiance..................................... Elsberry..................................... ................................................... St. Charles................................. Troy............................................ Wentzville..................................
McKittrick................................. Jonesburg.................................. Montgomery City...................... Olney.......................................... Wright City................................ Silex........................................... Warrenton.................................
Pacific......................................... St. Clair..................................... Robertsville................................ Gray Summit............................. Hermann.................................... Washington............................... Eureka....................................... Owensville................................. Sullivan...................................... Union.........................................
California................................... Chamois..................................... Eugene....................................... Jefferson City............................ Linn............................................ Versailles...................................
Location
1752 Hwy N, Pacific, MO 63069.............................................................................. 1925 Highway K, St. Clair, MO 63077.................................................................... 620 W Union St Apt 4, Pacific, MO, 63069............................................................. 33 Melshu Ln., Labadie, MO 63055........................................................................ PO Box 552, Hermann, MO 65041.......................................................................... 3320 Hwy A, Washington, MO 63090..................................................................... 6884 Providence Rd., House Springs, MO 63051.................................................... PO Box 168, Owensville, MO 65066........................................................................ 860 Louisiana St., Sullivan, MO 63080................................................................... 6546 Hwy Y, Gerald, MO 63037..............................................................................
#24 Clear Creek Ln, New Florence, MO 63363...................................................... 116 Hwy F, High Hill, MO 63350............................................................................ 507 Hwy CC, Montgomery City, MO 63381............................................................ 25 Paulsmeyer Rd., Silex, MO 63377...................................................................... 29322 N Stringtown, Foristell, MO 63348.............................................................. 4640 Hwy H, St Charles, MO 63301....................................................................... 26 Jody Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376..........................................................................
Larry Kelley................................... Donald G. Owens........................... Robert Kindred............................... Frank Davis.................................... Kenneth Wright............................. R Bruce Hubbard........................... Christopher Newbold.....................
912 Tilbury. L., St Charles, MO 63301................................................................... 1 Sunset Ln., St Peters, MO 63376......................................................................... 215 Cherry Lane, Elsberry, MO 63343................................................................... 125 Braewood Cir., St Charles, MO 63301............................................................. 2813 Yale Blvd., St Charles, MO 63301.................................................................. 1220 S Third St, Troy, MO 63379............................................................................ 1601 Prospector Trl, Wentzville, MO 63385...........................................................
TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
Robert Schmidt.............................. Phillip Wayne Engel...................... Thomas Cahall............................... William W. Haines......................... Kenneth Dingerson........................ John Shelton................................... James R. Hartley...........................
TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT
Robert Sanders............................... Edward Burton............................... Arnold Haddock............................. David Wicks.................................... Richard B Requarth....................... John L. Erfurdt.............................. Robert E. Bauer.............................. John Kreter.................................... Samuel J. Story.............................. Clarence Barrows...........................
Address 202 Linda Lane, California, MO 65018................................................................... 909 Bannister Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109......................................................... 106 Arrowhead Dr., Lake Ozark, MO 65049.......................................................... 4239 St Michaels Rd, Lohman, MO 65053.............................................................. 1119 County Rd 202, Linn, MO 65051.................................................................... PO Box 341, Versailles, MO 65084..........................................................................
TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT
George Shelley................................ Steven D. Duncan.......................... Dan Gier......................................... James Thomas................................ Ronald Helmig................................ O.H. Patten.....................................
Secretary Name
TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
1st and 3rd Friday’s, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 AM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30PM 1st and 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:00 PM
2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 08:00 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 12AM 4th Friday Night, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7PM
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Fridays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 4th Fri. except Nov & Dec 3rd Fri., 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM
Chartered
10/15/1868 5/31/1860 5/28/1858 5/26/1865 10/7/1841 6/2/1866
10/12/1876 10/12/1893 1/12/1920 10/15/1874 5/8/1852 10/21/1897 9/19/1917
10/13/1887 9/28/1905 10/13/1870 10/23/1903 5/10/1850 10/15/1868 10/19/1923 9/25/1912 10/14/1841 9/26/1907
5/28/1859 10/19/1867 11/15/1841 10/19/1898 10/18/1923
10/19/1898
296 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2011
642............ Benjamin Franklin 45........................... Bonhomme 484............................Kirkwood 684.................................. Noble 79.............Polar Star Rose Hill 27.................Spirit of St. Louis 1..................St. Louis Missouri 629........................ Valley Park 84....................Webster Groves
636................ Algabil-Freedom 673.................................Arnold 717.......................... Craftsman 443............. Crestwood-Anchor 281................................ Fenton 455............. Gardenville-Cache 9............... George Washington 95.......................King Solomon 626.................Magnolia-Euclid 2.................................Meridian
St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis...................
Lodge
St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis...................
No.
3.................................... Beacon 80..............................Bridgeton 40........ Mizpah Mount Moriah 25............................... Naphtali 576...................... Olive Branch 623..........Overland-Occidental 360................................ Tuscan
County
St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis................... St. Louis...................
Mehlville.................................... Mehlville.................................... St. Louis..................................... Crestwood.................................. Fenton........................................ St. Louis..................................... St. Louis..................................... St. Louis..................................... Crestwood.................................. St. Louis.....................................
Creve Coeur............................... Ballwin....................................... Kirkwood................................... ................................................... Clayton...................................... Webster Groves......................... Creve Coeur............................... Valley Park................................ Webster Groves.........................
Hazelwood................................. St. John’s .................................. Florissant................................... St. Louis..................................... St. Louis..................................... Overland.................................... St. Louis.....................................
Location
Dennis Fetter ................................ Edward Marr.................................. John Litzau.................................... William Zimmerman...................... Jeff Howard.................................... Dwight Wyatt................................. Robert G. Mayer............................. Ashley Underwood......................... Brian Prasse................................... David Jacobi...................................
101 E Donaldson Dr, St. Louis, MO 63129............................................................. 7552 Hillcress Ct., Barnhart, MO 63012................................................................. 3002 Arrowhead Point Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129-5240.......................................... 1333 Marlann, St Louis, MO 63131........................................................................ 35 Worthy Ct, Fenton, MO 63026............................................................................ 560 Maggoffin Rd, St Louis, MO 63129................................................................... 3952 Tholozan, St. Louis, MO 63116....................................................................... 5214 Grace Ave, St Louis, MO 63116...................................................................... 1410 Culverhill Dr., St Louis, MO 63119............................................................... 3025 Silver Bow Ct., St. Louis, MO 63129..............................................................
DISTRICT 27C
1702 Shallowbrook Dr, St Louis, MO 63146........................................................... 124 Lock Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011........................................................................... 139 Manlyn Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63122-2833....................................................... 8640 Green Springs Dr, St Louis, MO 63123.......................................................... 225 S Meramec Ave. Ste 426, St Louis, MO 63105................................................ 503 Buckley St., Park Hills, MO 63601................................................................... 1017 S Berry Rd., St Louis, MO 63122................................................................... 7 Golden Oak Ct., Valley Park, MO 63088............................................................. 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-3350........................................................
DISTRICT 27B Rick Oloteo..................................... Donald D. Dahlem.......................... Jack D. Heidbreder........................ Charles Wiegert............................. Alan E. DeWoskin.......................... Douglas P. Robinson...................... Robin L. Dahle .............................. Roger W. Welsh.............................. David W. Haywood.........................
Address 324 Mississippi Ave., Crystal City, MO 63019....................................................... 6 Drummond Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135................................................................... 12030 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033............................................... 533 Lake Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119............................................................ 4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410...................................................... 11715 Larimore Rd, St Louis, MO 63138................................................................ 206 Fawn Meadows Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011.........................................................
DISTRICT 27A
Arthur R. Astel Jr.......................... Garold Fritchey.............................. Charles Huddleston....................... William A. Bean............................. Walter S. Sawicki, II...................... Ronald Angel.................................. Phani Nachu...................................
Secretary Name
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 12AM
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM Third Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:00 AM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12AM
Chartered
5/6/1852
5/10/1849 7-Nov
10/15/1868
4/27/1996 9/27/1971 3/15/1997
9/21/1916 10/9/1841 10/15/1874 9/28/2004 10/14/1846 6/16/1999 10/18/1816 10/2/1913 10/21/1897
10/13/1870
5/10/1849 10/14/1846 10/17/1995 10/14/1839 9/27/1906
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 297
373....................................Belle 312................................... Cuba 497..............................Equality 531..................... Lanes Prairie 77................................Lebanon 213................................... Rolla 225..................................Salem 230............................St. James 94.................................. Vienna
346............................ Arlington 528...............................Conway 410.................................. Iberia 83................................. Laclede 152......................... Linn Creek 433...................... Macks Creek 385............................. Richland 375........................Waynesville
342.................................. Circle 288.......................... Hermitage 279......................Hogles Creek 403......................... Lowry City 653............................. Shawnee 273..............................St. Clair
Maries...................... Crawford.................. Phelps...................... Maries...................... Crawford.................. Phelps...................... Dent......................... Phelps...................... Maries......................
Pulaski..................... Laclede..................... Miller....................... Laclede..................... Camden.................... Camden.................... Pulaski..................... Pulaski.....................
St. Clair................... Hickory.................... Hickory.................... St. Clair................... Andrew.................... St. Clair...................
Roscoe........................................ Hermitage.................................. Wheatland................................. Lowry City................................. Warsaw...................................... Osceola.......................................
Dixon.......................................... Conway...................................... Iberia.......................................... Lebanon..................................... Camdenton................................ Macks Creek.............................. Richland..................................... Wayensville...............................
Belle........................................... Cuba........................................... Newburg.................................... Vichy.......................................... Steelville.................................... Rolla........................................... Salem......................................... St. James................................... Vienna........................................
Hillsboro.................................... Potosi......................................... Crystal City............................... Caledonia...................................
Location
164.............................. Joachim 131..................................Potosi 256............................ Shekinah 12...................................... Tyro
Lodge
Belgrade..................................... Blackwell................................... De Soto....................................... Herculaneum............................. Irondale.....................................
No.
632............................. Belgrade 535............................Blackwell 119............................... De Soto 338..................... Herculaneum 143.............................. Irondale
County
Washington............. St. Francois............. Jefferson.................. Jefferson.................. Irondale................... 5/26/1864 Jefferson.................. Washington............. Jefferson.................. Washington.............
10426 Lake Crest Dr, Hillsboro, MO 63050............................................................ 22871 N State Hwy 21, Blackwell, MO 63626........................................................ 376 Oakland Woods Rd., Festus, MO 63028........................................................... 10766 Webster Rd., Caledonia, MO 63631..............................................................
PO Box 861, Belle, MO 65013.................................................................................. 615 N Park Ave, Cuba, MO 65453........................................................................... 1103 Highland Dr, Rolla, MO 65401....................................................................... 22393 Hwy C, Belle, MO 65013............................................................................... PO Box AL, Steelville, MO 65565............................................................................ 1008 Cypress Dr., Rolla, MO 65401........................................................................ 205 W Scenic Rivers Blvd, Salem, MO 65560......................................................... 501 Lariat Ln., Rolla, MO 65401............................................................................. 206 N 12th St., Linn, MO 65051..............................................................................
10401 Circle Rd., Dixon, MO 65459........................................................................ 11 Birch Rd., Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601........................................................... 162 Brockman Springs Rd, Tuscumbia, MO 65082................................................ 4754 State Rd T, Stoutland, MO 65567.................................................................. 860 W Branch Rd., Macks Creek, MO 65786.......................................................... 36 Montgomery Rd., Tunas, MO 65764................................................................... 22230 Bangor Rd., Crocker, MO 65452................................................................... 22435 Hwy DD, Crocker, MO 65452.......................................................................
Douglas Pyeatt............................... Cleo Fields...................................... Robert E. Bulmer........................... Mark Naylor................................... Wade Land .................................... Robert Dines...................................
11595 SE 50 Rd, Oscelo, MO 64776........................................................................ RT 1 Box 1433, Cross Timbers, MO 65634............................................................. RR 2 Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779................................................................... PO Box N156, Lowry City, MO 64763..................................................................... 23128 Valley Rd, Warsaw, MO 65355..................................................................... 3310 NW 751 Rd, Appleton City, MO 64724...........................................................
THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT
Donald Warnol............................... James W. Fisher............................. Gary Shriner.................................. Norman Calk.................................. Kelly L. Luttrell............................. John Young..................................... Paul D. Herd................................... Steve Eberharter............................
THIRTIETH DISTRICT
Tim A. Lehnhoff............................. Bill Dean......................................... Christopher Smith......................... Bernard Mc Intyre......................... Wayne W. Blunt............................. Frank L. Jurotich........................... James Heavin................................. Phil DeLashmit.............................. Owen Wagner.................................
Address 11724 St Hwy BB, Caledonia, MO 63631............................................................... 3624 Brittany Ln., De Soto, MO 63020................................................................... 14299 Springdale Rd., De Soto, MO 63020............................................................. PO Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048-0155.......................................................... 5962 Spruce St, Park Hills, MO 63601...................................................................
TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT
Gary Wynn..................................... Von Isaac........................................ Brian Bradshaw............................. Robert Civey...................................
Ronald Pierce................................. James Ketcherside......................... Ronald L Young.............................. A. Elmo Blum................................. Stanley Hoff....................................
Secretary Name
TWENTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
Chartered
5/31/1856 5/28/1851 10/15/1868 4/7/1825
10/1/1914 10/13/1887 10/19/1867 10/19/1922 07:30 PM
2nd Wednesday, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 08:00 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:00 PM 1st Saturday, 07:00 PM 2nd Wednesday, 07:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:00 PM
10/13/1870 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/16/1873 9/21/1921 10/15/1868
10/13/1870 10/15/1885 10/13/1871 5/25/1854 10/12/1869 11/1/1878 10/18/1901 10/10/1888
2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 9/27/1906 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 10/13/1887 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 9/27/1906 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 10/15/1885 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 10/14/1846 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 5/30/1861 1st & 3rd Fridays, 07:30 PM 5/29/1862 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 5/29/1863 1st Saturday, 07:30 PM 10/17/1878
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM Sat. Before 1st Full Moon, 07:30 PM
3rd Saturday, 07:00 PM 2nd Saturday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday
298 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2011
482........................ Clintonville 187.............................. Hermon 315...........................Jerusalem 292.................................Lamar 303..................................Osage 448..........................Schell City 371...............................Sheldon 283............................. Stockton 495.................................. Unity 605................................Walker 87.......................... Washington
100...........................Ash Grove 195................................Bolivar 678..............................Daylight 422............ Gate of the Temple 7...............................O’Sullivan 467....................Pleasant Hope 570..............................Republic 361............................... Riddick 271..............................Solomon 608.............................Strafford 5.....................................United 683.......................... University 620............................... Willard
Greene...................... Polk.......................... Greene...................... Greene...................... Greene...................... Polk.......................... Greene...................... Dallas....................... Greene...................... Greene...................... Greene...................... Greene...................... Greene......................
Lodge
Cedar....................... Barton...................... Cedar....................... Barton...................... Vernon..................... Vernon..................... Vernon..................... Cedar....................... Vernon..................... Vernon..................... Dade.........................
No.
141.........................Amsterdam 412.....................Appleton City 254................................. Butler 368...................... Crescent Hill
County
Bates........................ St. Clair................... Bates........................ Bates........................
Ash Grove.................................. Bolivar....................................... Springfield................................. Springfield................................. Walnut Grove............................ Pleasant Hope........................... Republic..................................... Buffalo....................................... Springfield................................. Strafford.................................... Springfield................................. Springfield................................. Willard.......................................
El Dorado Springs..................... Liberal....................................... Jerico Springs............................ Lamar........................................ Nevada....................................... Schell City................................. Sheldon...................................... Stockton..................................... Richards..................................... Walker....................................... Greenfield..................................
Amsterdam................................ Appleton City............................ Butler......................................... Adrian........................................
Location
1400 S. 951 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744..................................................... 224 N Main St, Liberal, MO 64762......................................................................... 19225 S 725 Rd, Stockton, MO 65785..................................................................... 647 N CC Hwy, Lamar, MO 64759.......................................................................... 411 S. West, Nevada, MO 64772............................................................................. 1325 E Hwy EE, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744..................................................... PO Box 115, Sheldon, MO 64784............................................................................. 19160 E Hwy 32, Stockton , MO 65785................................................................... 18442 S 400 Rd, Deerfield, MO 64741..................................................................... 21517 S 1813 Rd, Nevada, MO 64772..................................................................... 511 Garfield St., Greenfield, MO 65661.................................................................
Alan Summers................................ James Whitman............................. Gary Benskin................................. Hans P. Nielsen.............................. Steve Gilkey................................... James R Billedo.............................. John R. Watson.............................. James Sweaney.............................. Lee Schumacher............................. Ricky Thompson............................. James A. Nunn, Jr......................... Hershel Gott................................... Bradley Trantham.........................
10542 W Farm Rd 84, Ash Grove, MO 65604......................................................... 403 West South St. Apt 4, Bolivar, MO 65613........................................................ 241 E Hines, Republic, MO 65738........................................................................... 2311 S Kimbrough, Springfield, MO 65807............................................................ 317 Walnut, Walnut Grove, MO 65770................................................................... 224 Hedgerow Dr, Ozark, MO 65721...................................................................... 2770 W Farm Rd., Springfield, MO 65803.............................................................. 39 Buckskin Dr., Buffalo, MO 65622....................................................................... 3020 S Sagamont Ave. Apt C-11, Springfield, MO 65807...................................... 700 N Old Orchard, Strafford, MO 65757............................................................... 7462 N. Farm Rd. 203, Strafford, MO 65757.......................................................... 2754 N Oak Park Dr., Springfield, MO 65803........................................................ 9497 N Farm Rd 127, Willard, MO 65781..............................................................
THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT
James Leonard............................... T.D. Yount...................................... Ed Sprenkle.................................... C.L. Squires.................................... Gary Jones...................................... H. Dale Stark................................. Ryan Danley................................... Leonard Burton.............................. Everett L Wolfe.............................. Richard McCrery............................ John W. Shoemaker.......................
Address RTE 1 Box 389, Amoret, MO 64722........................................................................ 3310 NW 751 Rd, Appleton City, MO 64724........................................................... 515 E Lake, Butler, MO 64730................................................................................ Rt. 2 Box 263, Butler, MO 64730.............................................................................
THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT
Carl Stanfill.................................... Robert Dines................................... Rick Hurshman.............................. Larry White....................................
Secretary Name
THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
2nd Thursday, 12AM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 9:00 AM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 06:00 PM 4th Tuesday, 07:00 PM 2nd Monday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:00 PM 3rd Monday, 07:00 PM 4th Friday, 07:00 PM 1st Monday , 07:30 PM
2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Wednesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 07:30 PM
2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM
Chartered
10/18/1899 10/19/1867 9/25/1988 10/16/1872 10/19/1867 10/16/1873 9/28/1905 10/13/1871 10/15/1868 9/28/1910 5/30/1857 9/24/2002 9/20/1912
10/15/1874 10/17/1889 10/22/1896 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/17/1873 10/11/1883 10/15/1868 10/17/1895 9/29/1909 10/12/1847
9/27/1906 10/13/1871 10/15/1868 10/13/1871
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 299
353......................... Barnesville 607............................Eminence 579.............................. Grandin 239.............................Hopewell 555..................... Summersville
154........................ Elvins-Ionic 132........................ Farmington 598........................... Leadwood 110................................Marcus 551........................... Pendleton 424......................... Samaritian 234........................ St. Francois
St. Francois............. St. Francois............. St. Francois............. Madison................... St. Francois............. St. Francois............. St. Francois.............
Lodge
Reynolds.................. Shannon................... Carter ..................... Reynolds.................. Texas........................
No.
26........................................Ava 459..........................Hazelwood 477..........................Henderson 145...............................Latimer 543............................Mansfield 158.................Mountain Grove 439............................ Mt. Olive 622............................. Norwood 469................................... Plato 177.................................. Texas 98................................ Webster
County
Douglas.................... Webster.................... Webster.................... Texas........................ Wright...................... Wright...................... Webster.................... Wright...................... Texas........................ Texas........................ Webster....................
Desloge....................................... Farmington................................ Leadwood................................... Fredericktown........................... Doe Run..................................... Bonne Terre............................... Libertyville................................
Ellington.................................... Eminence................................... Grandin...................................... Lesterville.................................. Summersville............................
Ava............................................. Seymour..................................... Rogersville................................. Licking....................................... Mansfield................................... Mountain Grove........................ Rogersville................................. Norwood..................................... Plato........................................... Houston..................................... Marshfield.................................
Location
8231 Hwy H, Ellington, MO 63638.......................................................................... PO Box 208, Eminence, MO 65466.......................................................................... PO Box 216, Grandin, MO 63943............................................................................ 556 County Rd 376, Annapolis, MO 63620............................................................. PO Box 6, Summersville, MO 65571-6702..............................................................
Doug Bales...................................... Lee Francis..................................... Carl Cantrell.................................. Hugo Walka.................................... Glen (Eddie) Watkins.................... Lloyd Lucas.................................... E Wayne Hutchings.......................
PO Box 1566, Desloge, MO 63601........................................................................... 911 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640.......................................................... 25 Russell Dr, Bismarck, MO 62624....................................................................... 1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645....................................................... 3773 Hwy 221, Doe Run, MO 63637........................................................................ 1101 Crystal Heights Rd., Crystal City, MO 63019............................................... 310 Center St, Farmington, MO 63640...................................................................
THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT
David Martin.................................. Richard Tyler................................. Bill Beardsley................................. Daniel Byron.................................. Hugh Anderson, Jr.........................
Address PO Box 607, Ava, MO 65608.................................................................................... 874 Buckbrush Rd., Seymour, MO 65746............................................................... 4350 E Farm Rd. 186, Rogersville, MO 65742........................................................ 24990 CR 6640, Beulah, MO 65436......................................................................... 3221 Oetting Rd, Mansfield, MO 65704.................................................................. PO Box 3523, Springfield, MO 65808...................................................................... 4005 St Hwy KK, Rogersville, MO 65742............................................................... 4840 Cottengim Rd., Macomb, MO 65702............................................................... 12450 Goldenrod Dr., Plato, MO 65552.................................................................. 17416 Oakwood Rd, Houston, MO 65483................................................................ 179 Nease Ln, Marshfield, MO 65706.....................................................................
THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
Thomas Williams........................... Mark Nichols.................................. Fred S. Livingston.......................... Doyt Lusby..................................... David Gray..................................... David Smith................................... Randall J. Jones............................. Glen W. Nelson............................... Michael H. Yoshida........................ Reese Bucher.................................. Rick Anderson................................
Secretary Name
THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12AM 2nd & 4th Saturdays 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM
2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:00 PM 2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 4th Saturday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 8AM
1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Friday, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Friday, 07:30 PM 3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Friday, 7:30PM
Chartered
10/17/1901 5/10/1851 9/30/1909 5/10/1849 10/14/1891 10/16/1872 5/26/1864
9/27/1906 9/29/1909 9/27/1906 10/13/1881 10/15/1891
10/13/1887 10/16/1872 10/15/1874 10/19/1899 10/15/1891 10/15/1885 10/16/1872 9/25/1912 10/16/1873 10/19/1867 5/28/1858
300 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2011
573.................................Bernie 153.......................... Bloomfield 407..........................Charleston 532.................................Dexter 489.............................Lakeville 184................................ Morley 596................................. Puxico 310..............................Sikeston
461....................Caruthersville 212............................Four Mile 215....................... Hornersville 68................................ Kennett 108....................... New Madrid 176....................Point Pleasant
369...........................Composite 107...........................Greenville 568.................................Naylor 209........................Poplar Bluff 526.................................Wayne
Pemiscot................... Dunklin.................... Dunklin.................... Dunklin.................... New Madrid............. New Madrid.............
Rapley...................... Wayne...................... Ripley....................... Butler....................... Wayne......................
Lodge
Stoddard.................. Stoddard.................. Mississippi............... Stoddard.................. Stoddard.................. Scott......................... Stoddard.................. Sikeston...................
No.
615............................... Chaffee 441.............................Excelsior 672............... Harold O. Grauel 670............................Perryville 226..................................Saline 93.............................St. Mark’s 440.................................Trowel 103.......................... West View 417........................ Whitewater 545..................................Zalma
County
Scott......................... Cape Girardeau....... Cape Girardeau....... Perry........................ St. Genevieve........... Cape Girardeau....... Bollinger.................. Cape Girardeau....... Cape Girardeau....... Bollinger..................
Doniphan................................... Greenville.................................. Naylor........................................ Poplar Bluff............................... Piedmont....................................
Caruthersville........................... Campbell.................................... Hornersville............................... Kennett...................................... New Madrid............................... Conran.......................................
Bernie........................................ Bloomfield.................................. Charleston................................. Dexter........................................ Bell City..................................... Morley........................................ Puxico........................................ Sikeston.....................................
Chaffee....................................... Jackson...................................... Cape Girardeau......................... Perryville................................... St. Marys................................... Cape Girardeau......................... Marble Hill................................ Millersville................................. Whitewater................................ Zalma.........................................
Location
729 W Main, Bernie, MO 63822.............................................................................. PO Box 65, Bloomfield, MO 63825........................................................................... 1413 E. Commercial, Charleston, MO 63834.......................................................... 701 Albert St, Dexter, MO 63841............................................................................ 31208 Ringer Hill Ln, Orlan, MO 63771................................................................. PO Box 171, Oran, MO 63771.................................................................................. 20046 County Rd. 283, Puxico, MO 63960.............................................................. 220 Broadway St., Sikeston, MO 63801..................................................................
3597 State Hwy J, Hayti, MO 63851....................................................................... 1200 Benton, Malden, MO 63863............................................................................ PO Box 334, Hornersville, MO 63855...................................................................... 2307 South Ave., Kennett, MO 63857..................................................................... PO Box 368, New Madrid, MO 63869-0203............................................................ 509 East 5th St, Portageville, MO 63873................................................................
Perry Jenks.................................... David N. Bollinger......................... Bob Brannum................................. Earnie D. Wilson............................ Mark Hackworth............................
HC1 Box 693, Fairdealing, MO 63939.................................................................... PO Box 241, Greenville, MO 63944......................................................................... 565 CR 304, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901...................................................................... 3687 County Rd. 415, Ellsinore, MO 63937............................................................ Rt 4 Box 4253-A, Piedment, MO 63957...................................................................
FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT
Milburn Mc Call............................. Joe R. Robinson.............................. James Powell.................................. Kenneth Sample............................. Charles C. Hatley........................... Rodney Walls..................................
FORTIETH DISTRICT
Randy E. Jennings......................... Jeffrey B. Bowling.......................... Richard Griggs............................... Dewey J. Pry.................................. William Knoderer........................... Lloyd Michelsen............................. Leo H. Lowery................................ Robert Barnes................................
Address 1026 W St Joseph St., Perryville, MO 63775.......................................................... 802 Aaron Dr, Jackson, MO 63755.......................................................................... 1107 Dorothy St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701....................................................... 21512 Hwy C, Perryville, MO 63775....................................................................... 3733 Plattin Rd., Festus, MO 63028....................................................................... 1281 Kingsway Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.................................................... 1281 Kingsway Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.................................................... 287 Scotts Pine Ln., Oak Ridge, MO 63769............................................................ 1204 Fairlane Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701..................................................... HC 2 Box 545, Zalma, MO 63787............................................................................
THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT
Neil A. Whistler............................. Eddie Schreiner.............................. Alfred L. Mason.............................. Harold Corse.................................. Shawn Caldwell............................. Dave Rutherford............................. David Rutherford........................... Donald England............................. Robert C. Floyd.............................. Tommy West...................................
Secretary Name
THIRTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 4th Saturday, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM
Chartered
10/13/1871 10/4/1886 9/29/1904 5/30/1861 10/15/1885
10/16/1873 10/19/1867 5/30/1861 10/16/1889 10/17/1873 5/30/1857
9/28/1905 5/28/1859 10/12/1893 10/13/1887 10/15/1874 10/19/1899 9/30/1908 10/12/1869
9/28/1911 10/16/1872 9/29/1969 9/26/1962 5/29/1862 10/14/1847 10/16/1872 6/2/1866 10/13/1881 10/15/1890
2011 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 301
379............................... Billings 587.............................. Branson 453............................... Forsyth 352.................................Friend 515................................ Galena 296.................................Sparta 680..........................Table Rock
284............................... Canopy 674................Central Crossing 533.............................. Comfort 400...............................Decatur 129................................ Monett 99........................... Mt. Vernon 383......................... Pythagoras
549..................... Carl Junction 197.............................Carthage 586.............................Criterion 345..........................Fellowship 398.................................Jasper 335..................................Joplin 471...............................Mineral 681...........Southwest Heritage 512...........................Webb City
621............................ Anderson 514................................Granby 247................................Neosho 293..............................Sarcoxie 538.................................. Stella
Lawrence................. Barry........................ Barry........................ Lawrence................. Barry........................ Lawrence................. Barry........................
Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper...................... Jasper......................
Mc Donald................ Newton..................... Newton..................... Jasper...................... Newton.....................
Lodge
Christian.................. Taney....................... Taney....................... Christian.................. Stone........................ Christian.................. Stone........................
No.
365..................................Bayou 463.................................Clifton 536..............................Ingomar 327.........................Mount Zion 637.................. Mountain View 496......................Robert Burns 298.............................Sampson 387............................ Woodside
County
Ozark....................... Oregon..................... Howell...................... Howell...................... Howell...................... Ozark....................... Ozark....................... Oregon.....................
13397 Lawrence, Verona, MO 65769....................................................................... 135 Arborscape Ln., Shell Knob, MO 65747........................................................... 28184 Farm Rd 1000, Seligman, MO 65745........................................................... 2848 Farm Road 2025, Pierce City, MO 65723....................................................... 5565 Lawrence 2110, Stotts City, MO 65756.......................................................... 20872 Lawrence 2130, Aurora, MO 65605.............................................................. 10130 Farm Rd 1102, Cassville, MO 65625............................................................
489 W Eclipse, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................................ PO Box 246, Carthage, MO 64836........................................................................... 603 Rose Ln., Carl Junction, MO 64834.................................................................. 817 W 9th St, Joplin, MO 64801.............................................................................. 110 S. 6th, Jasper, MO 64755.................................................................................. 4195 S. Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 64804................................................................ 106 n Sergent, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................................ 11319 Hwy FF Lot B-5, Joplin, MO 64804.............................................................. 4412 W 20th St., Joplin, MO 64804.........................................................................
Glenn Clifton.................................. Stanley Johnson............................. Henry A. Freund............................ J. Richard Royce............................. Robert L. Hart................................
PO Box 665, Alba, MO 64830................................................................................... 309 Little Mill, Granby, MO 64844......................................................................... 740 Oakridge Dr., Neosho, MO 64850..................................................................... 4846 S. Louise, Battlefield, MO 65619.................................................................... PO Box 134, Stella, MO 64867-0134.......................................................................
FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
Burnard Massey............................. Jerry Maggard................................ Wayne A. Lawson........................... Richard Lowery.............................. Don Rives........................................ William E. Gilstrap........................ Jason Walker.................................. Billy J. Coleman............................. Jared B. Richmond.........................
FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT
Donald La Rue................................ Larry M. Neukirch......................... Michael Cook.................................. Newell R. Ward.............................. Jeffrey V. Wright............................ James Maenner.............................. Gail A. Purves...............................
Address
804 Dyann Dr., Nixa, MO 65714............................................................................. 194 Bellevue, Branson, MO 65616.......................................................................... 15389 Hwy 160, Forsyth, MO 65653-5002.............................................................. 667 N Pulltite Ct., Nixa, MO 65714........................................................................ 597 Walnut Tree Dr., Galena, MO 65656............................................................... 273 Payne Dr., Sparta, MO 65753........................................................................... 160 Ravenwood Ln, Lampe, MO 65681...................................................................
FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT
David Hart...................................... Dallas R. Smith Jr......................... Noel Campbell................................ William D. Yates............................ Carnell E. Cutbirth........................ Dale R. Roller................................. Lloyd Root.......................................
FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT
Wayne Krause................................ John Ackerly................................... Kenton Treat.................................. Jerry Marsh . ................................. Douglas Doscher............................. E. Royce Wheeler........................... Wesley Frazer................................. John Mooningham.........................
12073 SR 101, Caulfield, MO 65626........................................................................ 405 S 5th St., Thayer, MO 65791............................................................................ 1713 US Hwy 160 W Ste. 210, West Plains, MO 65775......................................... PO Box 465, West Plains, MO 65775...................................................................... 209 Angelica St, Mountain View, MO 65548.......................................................... PO Box 685, Ava, MO 65608.................................................................................... HC 1 Box 1205A, Isabella, MO 65676..................................................................... HC 3 Box 129-D, Birch Tree, MO 65438.................................................................
FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT Secretary Name
Meeting Days
2nd Monday, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:00 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 1st Monday, 07:30 PM
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 07:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesday, 07:00 PM 2nd & 4th Fridays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30PM 1st & 3rd Mondays, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:30 PM
2nd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:00 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM
2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 07:00 PM 1st Tuesday, 07:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 07:30 PM Friday before Full Moon, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:00 PM
3rd Monday, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays, 12AM 1st Thursday, 07:30 PM 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 07:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 07:30 PM 3rd Tuesday, 07:30 PM 3rd Saturday, 12AM
Chartered
9/25/1912 10/22/1902 5/28/1856 10/15/1868 10/17/1889
10/15/1891 10/19/1867 9/26/1907 10/13/1870 10/16/1873 10/13/1871 10/17/1873 9/24/2002 10/12/1882
10/17/1889 11/21/1975 10/19/1898 10/13/1871 5/15/1890 10/19/1867 10/16/1872
10/13/1881 9/26/1907 10/16/1872 10/13/1870 10/12/1882 10/10/1868
10/11/1888 10/13/1881 10/13/1887 10/13/1870 9/29/1915 10/11/1877 10/18/1900 10/13/1871
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Anderson.................................... Granby....................................... Neosho....................................... Sarcoxie..................................... Stella..........................................
Carl Junction............................. Carthage.................................... Alba............................................ Joplin......................................... Jasper........................................ Joplin......................................... Oronogo...................................... Joplin......................................... Webb City..................................
Aurora........................................ Shell Knob................................. Wheaton..................................... Pierce City................................. Monett........................................ Mt. Vernon................................. Cassville....................................
Billings....................................... Branson..................................... Forsyth....................................... Ozark......................................... Galena........................................ Sparta........................................ Kimberling City.........................
Bakersfield................................. Thayer........................................ Willow Springs.......................... West Plains................................ Mountain View.......................... Gainesville................................. Theodosia................................... Thomasville...............................
Location
LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS
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2011
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
303
Address of Grand Master................................................................... 13 Area Meetings......................................................................... 15, 121 Decisions and Edicts .............................................................. 118, 119 Disaster and Relief.................................................................. 17 District Deputy Training........................................................ 14 Grand Lodge Finances............................................................ 18 Itinerary................................................................................... 21 Masonic Home of Missouri...................................................... 16 Masonic Youth Groups............................................................ 17 Recommendations................................................................... 18 Ritual Committee.................................................................... 15 Sharing our Masonic Resources............................................. 14 Summation.............................................................................. 19 Announcements of M.W. Grand Master-Elect John W. Hess Appointee to Grand Line........................................................ 103, 254 Time and Place of the 191st Annual Communication............ 98 (September 2012) Biographical Sketch of M.W. Grand Master Gail S. Turner........... 4 Call from Labor.................................................................................. 74, 101 Call to Labor....................................................................................... 75, 110 Closing................................................................................................ 258 Committee Reports Building Supervisory Board................................................... 157 By-Laws................................................................................... 112 Chartered Lodges.................................................................... 158 Credentials.............................................................................. 10, 114 Correspondence....................................................................... 161 Forms and Ceremonies........................................................... 146 Geo. Washington Nat’l. Memorial Assn................................. 146 Grand Masters Address.......................................................... 13 Investment............................................................................... 131 Jurisprudence.......................................................................... 89, 110, 115 Masonic Education.................................................................. 229 Masonic Publications.............................................................. 230 Masonic Children’s Foundation.............................................. 98, 147 Mileage and Per Diem............................................................. 151 Necrology................................................................................. 71 Public Relations....................................................................... 146 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges.................................... 152 Ritual....................................................................................... 228 Ritual Cards and Certificates........................................ 236 Degree Ritual Awards.................................................... 256 Scholarship.............................................................................. 156 Stewart Trust.......................................................................... 155 Ways and Means..................................................................... 243 Youth........................................................................................ 231 Committees (2011-2012).................................................................... 258 Consolidation and Mergers................................................................ 155 Consents and Permissions................................................................. 115 Cornerstones and Dedications........................................................... 120
304
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
2011
Dispensations..................................................................................... 116 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2010-2011)................................. 8 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2011-2012)................................. 264 District Deputy Grand Masters (2010-2011).................................... 7 District Deputy Grand Masters (2011-2012).................................... 263 Election of Grand Lodge Officers...................................................... 90 Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors....... 70 Emeritus Grand Lodge Officers........................................................ 261 Fifty-Year Recipients During (2010-2011)....................................... 76 Five Percent Membership Achievement........................................... 75 Grand Lodge Banquet........................................................................ 101 Grand Lodge Financial Report.......................................................... 122 Grand Lodge Officers (2011-2012).................................................... 258 Grand Lodge Officers (2010-2011).................................................... 6 Grand Master’s Decisions.................................................................. 121, 122 Grand Master’s Itinerary (2010-2011............................................... Grand Representatives To and From Missouri................................ 287 Grand Lodge Achievement Awards.................................................. 104 Honor Lodges........................................................................... 104 Distinction Lodges................................................................... 107 Truman Lodges....................................................................... 109 Installation Installing Officers.................................................................... 258 Grand Lodge Officers for 2011-2012...................................... 258 Introductions Board of Directors and Staff of Masonic Home of Missouri.. 70 District Deputy Grand Masters.............................................. 12 District Deputy Grand Lecturers........................................... 13 Grand Line Appointee............................................................. 103, 258 Grand Lodge Officers 2010-2011............................................ 9 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges................................................................. 11 Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges.................................. 12 Past Grand Masters of Missouri............................................ 11 Grand Master and Grand Officers, Grand Lodge of MO P.H.A. 25 Representatives of Organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri...................................................................... 12, 74 Round Robin Competition Winner......................................... 70 Jurisprudence Committee Report..................................................... 89, 110, 115 List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Of Missouri from its Organization: April 23, 1821................ 265 Lodge Directory by Districts.............................................................. 291 Roll of “Dead Lodges” since organization in 1821............................ 270 Masonic Home By-Laws.................................................................... 57 Masonic Service Association.............................................................. 74 Masonic Service Award...................................................................... 102 Membership Statistics --- June 30, 2011.......................................... 155 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication.......................................................... 101 Report...................................................................................... 132
2011
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
305
Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors........................ 70 Opening.............................................................................................. Order of the Past Master................................................................... 101 Organizing Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F.&A.M....... 2 Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living)......................................... 260 Past Grand Lecturers........................................................................ 13 Photographs Grand Master Gail S. Turner (2010-2011)............................ 3 Grand Lodge Officers (2010-2011).......................................... 5 Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2010-2011)................... 104 The Truman Medal................................................................. 102 Round Robin Winner............................................................... 70 Lodge Secretary of the Year................................................... 102 MoChIP Safe Child Lodges..................................................... 147 Presentation to M.W. Grand Master Hess....................................... 259 Presentation to P.G.M. Gail S. Turner............................................. 259 Proposed Legislation (action in 2011) In re: Sections 1.080, 3.140, 5.140 for Mileage and Per Diem.......................................... 92 In re: Section 18.020 Military exemption........................... 94 In re: Section 10.040, 18.020, 19.010..................................... 94 In re: Section 9.140................................................................. 96 Automatic Amendment........................................................... 110 Proposed Legislation for Action in 2012 Amendment to By-Laws Section 9.053 (Charitable Contributions) . ............................................... 246 Amendment to By-Laws Sections 9.140 (Alcohol)................. 247 Amendment to By-Laws Section 13.070 (Investigation)....... 248 Amendment to By-Laws Article 16 (Correcting during Degrees)................................................ 249 Amendment to By-Laws Article 16 (Multiple Candidates)... 251 Amendment to By-Laws Article 16 (Mandatory Education during Conferral).......................... 252 Amendment to By-Laws Article 35 (Automatic Amendment or Repeal).................................... 253 Proposed Resolution for Action in 2012 (Masonic Youth)............. 254 Proposed Resolution for Action in 2011: Youth Organizations............................................................... 89 Updated By-Laws.................................................................... 111 Regional Grand Lecturers (2010-2011)............................................. 8 Regional Grand Lecturers (2011-2012)............................................. 264 Remarks of G.M. Elect, John W. Hess.............................................. 98, 103, 254 Report of the Election of Grand Lodge Officers................................ 90 Report of the Grand Lecturer............................................................ 228 Report of the Grand Secretary.......................................................... 123 Fifty-Year Recipients During 9/30/2010 – 9/28/2011............ 76 Statistics ---- June 30, 2011.................................................... 155 Achievement Award List 2010-2011...................................... 104 Report of the Grand Treasurer.......................................................... 124
306
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri.......................................... Report of the President of the Masonic Home Board....................... New Board Functions.............................................................. Financial Review..................................................................... Masonic Home Without Walls................................................ Revision of MHM By-Laws..................................................... Committee Functions.............................................................. Public Relations....................................................................... Observations............................................................................ Acknowledgements.................................................................. Report of the Samuel Smith Stewart Trust Committee.................. Reports of Committees – see Committee Reports............................ Special Committees (2011-2012)....................................................... St. Louis and St. Louis County Masonic Board of Relief................. Standing Committees (2011-2012).................................................... Three Line-Signers............................................................................ Truman Award Winners.................................................................... The Truman Medal Awarded............................................................ Tuesday Morning............................................................................... Welcome..............................................................................................
2011 33 26 26 27 27 29 30 31 31 32 155 263 244 262 76 102 102 110 10
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308
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2011
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310
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
2011
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
2011