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THE ONE HUND RED AN D NINETIETH AN NUAL C OMMUN ICATION

Grand Lodge XXXXX

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of Maine HELD AT PORTLAND, MAY 5 & 6, 2009

THE ONE HUND RED AN D NINETIETH AN NUAL C OMMUN ICATION

Grand Lodge XXXXX

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of Maine HELD AT PORTLAND, MAY 5 & 6, 2009

One copy of this Book of Proceedings and one cd-rom are mailed to the Secretary of every Lodge in the Jurisdiction. They are the property of the Lodge for the use of the Brethren.

One copy should be handed to the Worshipful Master of the Lodge as soon as received and the Worshipful Master should arrange for all portions of the address of the Grand Master relating to the procedure, or conduct of the brethren, to be read in open Lodge at an early date. He should delegate a member of the Lodge to study the report of the various committees and other reports and have him bring in a detailed study for discussion in Open Lodge.

One copy should be on the Secretary's desk at every meeting.

Additional copies will be sent upon request

ROBERT R. LANDRY GRAND MASTER 2009-2010

ELECTED GRAND OFFICERS 2009-2010

APPONITED GRAND OFFICERS 2009-2010

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at China, Maine for the purpose of laying the Cornerstone of the new Lodge Hall of Central Lodge No. 45. Grand Lodge was opened at 1:50 p.m. in Ample form by Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. The following officers were in the Grand Master’s procession: M.W. Robert R. Landry R.W. W. Louis Greenier R.W. A. James Ross R.W. Ralph Knowles R.W. Harold E. McKenney R.W. Hollis G. Dixon R.W. Alan Heath Wor. Robert J. Landry R.W. John L. Cousins Wor. Ronald W. Fowle, II Wor. Michael Theriault Wor. Thomas A. Heath Wor. David A. Hasey R.W. Alexander Lyle, III Wor. Ronald S. Hoyle Wor. Stanley L. Reed

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Past Senior Grand Warden Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Ass’t Grand Lecturer Grand Organist Grand Tyler

At 2:00 p.m., the Grand Marshal conducted the Grand Master’s procession to the North East corner of the Lodge Hall. The invocation was delivered by Wor. Edward M. Brownell, Acting Grand Chaplain.

M.W. Robert R. Landry called on the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden to inspect the cornerstone and make report.

The Deputy Grand Master reported that the cornerstone was square and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Senior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was level and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Junior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was plumb and the craftsmen had done their duty.

The Grand Master called for the elements of consecration to be applied to the cornerstone. The Deputy Grand Master applied the corn of nourishment to the cornerstone. The Senior Grand Warden applied the wine of refreshment and peace to the cornerstone. The Junior Grand Warden applied the oil of joy to the cornerstone. The Public Grand Honors were given by the Brethren present.

At the direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Marshal made his Official Proclamation. The Acting Grand Chaplain delivered the Benediction. The Grand Master thanked the Grand Lodge Officers and the officers and members of Central

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Lodge No. 45 for their attendance and participation in the day’s ceremony. He also thanked the Master of the lodge, Wor. William H. McKenzie, III, for the wonderful luncheon provided by his officers.

Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master, closed Grand Lodge at 2:20 p.m. in Ample form.

Fraternally submitted,

Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Norridgewock, Maine for the purpose of conducting a Cornerstone ceremony at the new Mill Stream Elementary School. Grand Lodge was opened at 12:50 p m. in Ample form by Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. The following officers were in the Grand Master’s procession: M.W. Robert R. Landry R.W. Lester F. Smith R.W. A. James Ross R.W. Ralph Knowles R.W. Harold E. McKenney R.W. Hollis G. Dixon R.W. Alan Heath R.W. Darrell K. Kelley R.W. Colby A. Waugh V.W. Robert J. Farmer Wor. Randy Adams R.W. John L. Cousins Wor. Ronald W. Fowle, II Wor. Michael Theriault R.W. W. Daniel Hill Wor. Thomas A. Heath Wor. David A. Hasey Wor. Ronald S. Hoyle Wor. Stanley L. Reed

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master (Acting) Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Past Senior Grand Warden DDGM 3rd Masonic District DDGM 13th Masonic District DER 13th Masonic District Grand Senior Deacon (Acting) Grand Junior Deacon Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Chaplain Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Organist Grand Tyler

At 1:00 p.m., the Grand Marshal conducted the Grand Master’s procession to the North East corner of the Elementary School. The invocation was delivered by R.W. W. Daniel Hill, Grand Chaplain.

M.W. Robert R. Landry called on the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden to inspect the cornerstone and make report.

The Deputy Grand Master reported that the cornerstone was square and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Senior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was level and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Junior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was plumb and the craftsmen had done their duty.

The Grand Master called for the elements of consecration to be applied to the cornerstone. The Deputy Grand Master applied the corn of nourishment to the cornerstone. The Senior Grand Warden applied the wine of refreshment and peace to the cornerstone. The Junior Grand Warden applied the oil of joy to the cornerstone. The Public Grand Honors were given by the Brethren present.

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At the direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Marshal made his Official Proclamation. The Grand Chaplain delivered the Benediction. The Grand Master thanked the Grand Lodge officers and the officers and members of Lebanon Lodge No. 116 for their attendance and participation in the day’s ceremony. He also called on the Master of Lebanon Lodge, Wor. Roger A. Emmons, who made appropriate remarks and thanked Grand Lodge for conducting the ceremony. Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master, closed Grand Lodge at 1:30 p m. in Ample form.

Fraternally submitted,

Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Washington, Maine for the purpose of laying the Cornerstone of the new Lodge Hall of Mount Olivet Lodge No. 203. Grand Lodge was opened at 2:30 p.m. in Ample form by Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. The following officers were in the Grand Master’s procession: M.W. Robert R. Landry R.W. W. Louis Greenier R.W. A. James Ross R.W. Ralph Knowles R.W. Harold E. McKenney R.W. Hollis G. Dixon R.W. Alan Heath R.W. C. Herbert Annis, Jr. Wor. Robert J. Landry R.W. John L. Cousins Wor. Ronald W. Fowle, II Wor. Donald J. McDougal Wor. Thomas A. Heath

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Past Senior Grand Warden Past Junior Grand Warden Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Marshal

At 3:00 p.m., the Grand Marshal conducted the Grand Master’s procession to the North East corner of the Lodge Hall. The invocation was delivered by Wor. John T. Irovando , Ass’t Grand Chaplain.

M.W. Robert R. Landry called on the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden to inspect the Cornerstone and make report.

The Deputy Grand Master reported that the cornerstone was square and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Senior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was level and the craftsmen had done their duty. The Junior Grand Warden reported that the cornerstone was plumb and the craftsmen had done their duty.

The Grand Master called for the elements of consecration to be applied to the cornerstone. The Deputy Grand Master applied the corn of nourishment to the cornerstone. The Senior Grand Warden applied the wine of refreshment and peace to the cornerstone. The Junior Grand Warden applied the oil of joy to the cornerstone. The Public Grand Honors were given by the Brethren present.

At the direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Marshal made his Official Proclamation. The Ass’t Grand Chaplain delivered the Benediction. The Grand Master thanked the Grand Lodge Officers and the officers and members of Mount Olivet Lodge No. 203 for their attendance and participation in the day’s ceremony.

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Wor. Christopher Vigue, Master of Mount Olivet Lodge, thanked the Grand Master and his officers for conducting the ceremony. He also thanked all of the members of his lodge that have worked so hard to make the construction of a new Lodge Hall possible.

Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master, closed Grand Lodge at 3:30 p.m. in Ample form.

Fraternally submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary

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Grand Lodge of Maine GRAND LODGE BANQUET Wyndham Hotel South Portland, Maine May 4, 2009

The Grand Lodge Banquet was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland, Maine on Monday evening, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Elected Grand Lodge officers were escorted into the Banquet Room by the Grand Marshal and seated at the head table.

The Grand Master introduced Ronald Pete Forrest as the Master of Ceremonies and then read the “Story of the Gong”. At the conclusion of the story he rang the “Gong.”

R.W. Pete Forrest introduced the Head Table, as follows: The Grand Marshal, Wor. Thomas Heath; Grand Secretary, R.W. Hollis G. Dixon; Grand Treasurer, R.W. Harold E. McKenney, Jr; Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Louis Greenier, II; the Grand Master, M.W. Robert R. Landry; Master of Ceremonies, R.W. Ronald “Pete” Forrest; Grand Chaplain, Rev. and Wor. Norman Rust; Guest Speaker, George Mitchell, Acting Deputy Imperial Shriners International; Junior Grand Warden, Ralph Knowles; and Senior Grand Warden, A. James Ross.

R.W. Pete Forrest called on Wor. Norman Rust, the Grand Chaplain, who delivered the Invocation.

The Brethren and their guests enjoyed a fine meal.

R.W. Brother Forrest called on the following Brethren to introduce the Guests at their particular table: Table One, M.W. Roger P. Snelling; Table Two, M.W. Robert V. Damon; Table Three, M.W. Brian Paradis, Table Four, M.W. Wayne T. Adams; Table Five, M.W. Charles E. Ridlon; Table Six, R.W. Richard Bowdoin; Table Seven, M.W. Gerald S. Leighton; Table Eight, M.W. Harland S. Hitchings; Table Nine, R.W. Kenneth Richardson; Table Ten, R.W. Stanley Zeboski.

The Master of Ceremonies introduced the Guest Speaker for the evening, George Mitchell, Acting Deputy of the Imperial Shrine of North America, who addressed the Brethren and their Guests, with appropriate comments and said, “I’ve got a message for you. The message is: Masonry is an investment in life. What the world needs now is more Masons. I’ve always said, one of the greatest things in the world is the places I go and the people I meet. Wherever I am, it’s friends that make my world.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Robert Landry, Head Table, Guests, Brethren all, thank you for the courtesies, the hospitality, most of all the friendship extended to my lady and myself. Most Worshipful Grand Master, for all of your caring and sharing and love of fellow man, I’d like to present you with this certificate, It says:

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Certificate of Appreciation Most Worshipful Grand Master, Robert R. Landry Special Recognition for your outstanding commitment to Membership Initiative Your dedication to Membership Development not only strengthens the Shrine but is also a tribute to all Masonic fraternities and a tribute to the values shared by Masonic Brothers.

Your efforts are highly regarded and are hereby officially recognized.

George E. Mitchell, Acting Deputy and Douglas E. Maxwell, Imperial Potentate, International Shrine Thank you for all you do and for being a friend and a Brother.

Brother George E. Mitchell was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren and their guests.

M.W. Robert Landry thanked Brother Mitchell for his presentation and presented him with a gift from the Grand Lodge of Maine.

The Grand Master thanked everyone for coming to the banquet and turned it over to Pete Forrest for closing remarks. R.W. Ronald Pete Forrest wished everyone a good evening and then called on Wor. and Rev. Norman Rust for the Benediction.

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Grand Lodge of Maine GRAND LODGE OF MAINE

2009 One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 The One Hundred Ninetieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on May 5, 2009 at the Masonic Temple in Portland, Maine.

Grand Lodge was opened in Ample form at 9:00 a.m. by Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master of Masons in Maine.

R.W. Norman Rust, Grand Chaplain, delivered the Invocation.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert R. Landry W. Louis Greenier A. James Ross Ralph G. Knowles Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Hollis G. Dixon Robert J. Landry John L. Cousins Ronald W. Fowle, II Donald J. McDougal Donald W. King Michael I. Theriault Thomas A. Heath Vernon J. Harmon Randy L. Adams David A. Hasey Howard C. Weymouth

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Marshal Grand Pursuivant Grand Pursuivant Grand Sword Bearer Grand Standard Bearer

The Grand Marshal escorted the Past Grand Masters to the East and introduced them as follows: Most Worshipful Roger P. Snelling; Most Worshipful George P. Pulkkinen; Most Worshipful Harland S. Hitchings; Most Worshipful Brian A. Paradis; Most Worshipful Wayne T. Adams; Most Worshipful Charles E. Ridlon; Most Worshipful Claire V. Tusch and Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton.

These distinguished Masons were accorded the Private Grand Honors and were seated in the East.

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The Grand Marshal escorted the distinguished guests from Out of State Jurisdictions to the East and introduced them as follows: R.W. Peter A. Randall, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

R.W. George A. Sarafinas, Grand Representative of Maine, near the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

R.W. John Campbell, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.

R.W. Joseph H. Rival, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.

R.W. Stephen J. Ponzillo, III, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

M.W. Robert G. Hatfield, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire.

R.W. Richard L. Ault, Jr., Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island.

R.W. Philip W. Morton, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.

M.W. John R. Campbell, Jr., Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.

M.W. Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.

R.W. Jay W. Smith, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

M.W. Roy E. Lively, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.

M.W. Daniel G. Campbell, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.

M.W. David A. Mosher, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island.

R.W. Glenn D. Payne, DDGM of the 5th District of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

M.W. Charles A. Bishop, Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

M.W. Vernon D. Dobbs, Past Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

These distinguished Brethren were escorted to the East where they were greeted by the Grand Master and accorded the Private Grand Honors.

The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge of Maine from labor to refreshment.

Our Guests from other Concordant Bodies were introduced by the Grand Marshal: Right Eminent René Doiron, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Maine.

Most Ill. Robert J. Melanson, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Maine.

Most Excellent Ernest A. Lowell, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Maine, R.A.M. Right Excellent Warren Pringle, District Deputy Grand High Priest.

Most Excellent Hershel Page, M. E. President of Maine Council of Royal High Priests.

Imperial Sir George A. Mitchell, Acting Deputy Imperial Shriners International.

Ill. Sir Karl Finnimore, Potentate – Kora Shrine Ill. Charles E. Ridlon, 33° Deputy for Maine, AASR NMJ Ill. Royce G. Wheeler, 33° Active Emeritus AASR NMJ

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Ill. Gerald C. Pickard, 33° Active Emeritus AASR NMJ These distinguished Guests were escorted to the East where they were greeted by the Grand Master and accorded the Public Grand Honors.

The Grand Marshal escorted the Non-Masonic Guests into the lodge and introduced them as follows: Miss Kaitlin Toto, Grand Worthy Associate Advisor for Rainbow.

Mrs. Cora Ellen Moody, Supreme Hope and Supreme Inspector for Maine, OES. Robert S. Franklin, State Master Councilor of Maine DeMolay.

Gordon Kimball, Jr., State Executive Officer of Maine DeMolay.

These distinguished Guests were accorded the Public Grand Honors by the Brethren.

The Grand Master instructed the Grand Marshal to present the colors.

The Grand Commandery Honor Guard marched into the hall and presented the Colors.

The Honor Guard consisted of the following: R.W. Alvin O. McDonald; R.W. Henry Carney; R.W. David J. Billings; R.W. Raymond McLellan; Wor. Thomas Emery; R.W. John O. Bond and Drill Master, R.W. John Baggett, Past Grand Commander.

The Brethren and their Guests sang the National Anthem, O’ Canada and Two Nations by the Sea. They then joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of Our Country.

The Grand Marshal escorted the Grand Worthy Associate Advisor to the East.

Most Worshipful Grand Master,…Good morning!

I am here on behalf of Maine Rainbow’s Grand Worthy Advisor, Mara Davis. She is unable to be here this morning because she has three final exams at Thomas College as she finishes her senior year. I would first like to invite all of you to attend Maine’s 60th “Dare to Dream” Grand Assembly Sessions, May 29th to the 31st at Husson University in Bangor.

Mara has been keeping Maine very busy this year. Her Masquerade Charity Ball, in October, was very successful and we just completed our “a-thon” fundraisers for the Maine Crisis and Disaster fund as well as for Mara’s charity project, the Make-aWish Foundation. She has been encouraging Rainbow Girls around Maine to get out and travel to our Assemblies. Our fourth and final Grand Family of the year is this Saturday, May 9th at the Waterville Masonic Hall.

I would now like to direct you to the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls’ new website, www.gorainbow.org. It is a wonderful new tool for our Order,

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especially for each state’s Grand Representatives. It comes equipped with its’ own email system which allows girls from all jurisdictions to stay in touch with each other very easily. Members are able to upload photographs from state and local Assembly events and activities. It is extremely informative and actually does our beautiful order justice. I hope that if any of you have granddaughters, daughters, nieces, or know any girls who are at least eleven years old that you will direct them to our wonderful new website to learn more! Do you know any girls who are eight to ten years old? There is also a section on our Pledge Groups which really help keep Rainbow Assemblies growing!

Maine Rainbow has had some very exciting renovations at our campground in Somerville. For one, we’re actually inside now! All of the interior partitions are framed and we now have a very good outline of how the inside of our new building is going to look. All of the windows and doors are installed and the siding is on. In preparation for the sprinkler and septic systems, basic wiring has also been installed.

In February, the DeMolay boys, Rainbow girls, and our advisors thoroughly enjoyed Rainbow’s annual Winterfest at the Merrill Rainbow Campground. Along with using our campground for sledding, we were able to use our new building for refreshments and as a place to warm up after hours of sledding and enjoying Maine’s beautiful winter scenery. If anyone is interested in taking a look around to see all of the new goings-on at the Merrill Rainbow Campground, please feel free to contact Mum Moody or Dad Ferguson.

On behalf of Maine Rainbow, I would like to genuinely thank you for all of the continued support that our order has received from the Masons. I can confidently say that the relationship that Maine Rainbow has with its sponsoring bodies is a relationship that most other jurisdictions only dream about. When traveling to outof-state Grand Assemblies, I can’t help but notice the lack of representation from their sponsoring Masonic bodies. The support that Rainbow Girls in Maine receive from other fraternal orders is overwhelming and truly appreciated. The importance of maintaining this closeness is boundless.

My home Assembly has never experienced an instance where our sponsoring Lodge did not support us. It is such a wonderful feeling to help serve at a Masonic dinner and to have the gentlemen of that Lodge approach the girls with such welcoming faces and for all of us to recognize each other. Car washes are perhaps one of my assembly’s favorite ways to fundraise and it is always a joy to find ourselves washing a vehicle that has a Masonic emblem on the tailgate or back window.

I have found that the support that is given by members of the different Masonic bodies tends to overlap. How many men here are also Rainbow or DeMolay advisors? How many were once DeMolay boys themselves? How many men belong to the Order of the Eastern Star or the Order of the Amaranth? There are so many more areas where this fraternal support overlaps, but the point is that we all seem to understand that the existence of one order depends on the love and support of another and that is what makes the Maine Masonic Family so great!

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I would once again like to invite all of you to Maine’s Grand Assembly Sessions, May 29th to the 31st at Husson University in Bangor. Please extend this invitation to your brethren who were not able to attend today. I am looking forward to seeing many of you again in my Rainbow travels. Thank for all of the courtesies extended my traveling companion, Mum Moody, and me this morning.

Miss Kaitlin Toto was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

Robert S. Franklin, State Master Councilor for Maine DeMolay delivered his speech: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests and friends. It is a great personal pleasure for me to be here this morning, and to bring the greetings of Maine DeMolay, as well as my own warm and fraternal greetings. Maine DeMolay has been busy for the past year. We have been doing Initiations, Installations and a bunch of joint degrees with the Rainbow Girls. Maine DeMolay had an opportunity last October to travel with Maine Rainbow to Springfield, Massachusetts, where they presented a check to the Shriner’s Hospital courtesy of the tonic can tabs Maine Rainbow Girls are ever collecting. The tie between Rainbow and DeMolay is as strong as I have ever seen it and it is getting stronger each day, a true example of the Unity of our Masonic family.

Our Chapters throughout the state have been increasing in size and it is looking very promising that we will reach the goal of positive growth this year. Maine DeMolay is currently working on opening a new Chapter in Damariscotta. It was a pleasure to hold our Grand Master’s class in November. The boys love to see Masons on the sidelines. They know this would not all be possible without your support. As many of you know, DeMolay is the world’s number one Youth fraternal group for young men between the ages of twelve and twenty-one. On April 19th of this year, I turned eighteen and I was wondering if the Most Worshipful Grand Master would be willing to sign my petition to join a lodge?

Grand Master: “I’d be delighted.” Applause by the Brethren.

“How’s that.” Robert Franklin: Awesome!

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The Grand Master called Cora Ellen Moody to speak.

Cora Ellen: As unaccustomed as I am to public speaking. (laughter by the Brethren) Most Worshipful Grand Master, our very Distinguished East and all of our wonderful Masonic Brethren: I’ll let my Grand Worthy Associate Advisor speak for all of us in Rainbow but I really would like to reinforce her words of our appreciation for all of the support you, as the basis of our Masonic family, give to all of us in our local Assemblies and to the girls within those Assemblies. They truly appreciate it and we truly appreciate it and as I travel as a member of the Supreme Executive Board to other jurisdictions and I’ve said this before but I’ll say it a thousand times, I am so proud to be a part of the New England Maritime area of Masonic families and especially to come home to the state of Maine where we have

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such a wonderful, wonderful Masonic family, including all of our Masonic Orders.

Thank you very, very much.

Cora Ellen Moody’s speech was received with a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Master next called on Gordon Kimball, Jr, State Executive Officer, to speak.

Gordon Kimball, Jr: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests, Brethren and friends all. Good morning. It is a pleasure for me to stand here this morning and to bring you the greetings of DeMolay International and of our Grand Master, Michael C. Watson.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of you Brethren and to Grand Lodge for all of the support you’ve shown to all of the Youth Organizations. The youth of today are our future tomorrow and as we work with them, as we show them, how to be Brothers, how to be Sisters, this will all expand in years to come, I believe, to a larger Masonic fraternity. I always talk about how years ago, DeMolay was a lot bigger than it is right now, so wasn’t the membership of the Grand Lodge of Maine. As we work together, I don’t know if we can ever get to those numbers again but we can improve from where they are today and we just need to show these kids that we support them and some of them will want to join, such as our State Master Councilor who has offered today to put his application in.

Most Worshipful, I thank you for the opportunity to speak his morning. I wish you great success here this week and thank you for all courtesies extended.

Gordon Kimball, Jr. was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Non-Masonic Guests were escorted out of the Lodge hall by the Grand Marshal.

The Grand Master called Grand Lodge from Refreshment to Labor.

The Grand Secretary called for all of the Brethren that currently serve as Grand Representatives to other Grand Jurisdictions across the United States or in foreign countries to rise and be recognized. He then thanked them for the service they provide for the Grand Lodge of Maine in maintaining communications with those other Grand Jurisdictions. The Grand Representatives were accorded a standing ovation.

The Deputy Grand Master made the following motions: I move that we dispense with the reading of the records of the last Annual Communication, and that, as printed, they be confirmed. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

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I move that all Master Masons in good standing be admitted as visitors to the Annual Communication. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

I move that the Grand Tyler be authorized to employ such assistants as necessary to aid him in the work of his office during the sessions of the Grand Lodge. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Grand Lodge.

The Grand Master turned the Gavel of the Grand Lodge of Maine over to R.W. W. Louis Greenier, Deputy Grand Master, to preside while the Grand Master delivers his Annual Address to the Craft.

The Grand Master’s delivered his Address to the Craft:

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GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS TO THE CRAFT 190th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION To the Officers, Permanent Members and Constituent Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Maine. With your indulgence, I wish to submit to you today an abridged edition of my report. If you would prefer that I read the whole report today, I will be happy to do so. The full report will be printed in the annual proceedings when published.

Condition of the Fraternity Probably everyone has his own idea of that. I think a very positive note is that the average age of Masons in the State of Maine is dropping, even though some of us don't feel any younger. I know a lot of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction are struggling, both financially and filling the chairs, but the overall outlook is good. This is the feeling of most all the jurisdictions across the country. In the foreign countries that have Freemasonry, it is flourishing.

Membership As you know, the Grand Lodge has a Membership Committee; R.W. Pete Forrest, who has done an excellent job, chairs it. Many hours have been spent on this program. We all know how much of a financial burden the economy has placed on everyone. With more members, come more dues money and most every Lodge along with Grand Lodge could use more money.

Doings of Grand Lodge Officers The travel of the Grand Lodge Officers has been very limited this year in an attempt to cut expenses. All of your Grand Lodge Officers use a lot of their own money during the year to bring the programs to you and to help in any way they can.

Youth R.W. Lester Smith chairs the Youth Committee of Grand Lodge. Being somewhat of a kid himself, he has done a very commendable job. A year ago, the lodge in Madison started a program in the elementary school called “Books for Bikes”. It works like this: when a student reads a book, which has to be accepted by the teacher, a slip of paper with his name on it goes into a box. At the date set by the school, the names are drawn and each class has a girl and a boy winner. In Madison they found it was easy to get businesses to donate the bicycles. As you can see, by reading more books their chances of winning increases. It is truly a win-win situation for everyone, especially the students. I was there the last day of school before spring vacation when ten bicycles were given to ten very happy kids. There are many Lodges that are doing that this year. If anyone wants to know more about this program, just see Lester Smith.

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Unity As you know the theme for this past year and this coming year is “unity”. We must all work together if we are going to survive. The leaders of all the different Masonic bodies in this great State, along with the leaders of the Eastern Star are going to be working together to promote our great fraternities. We need to become more visible to the general public and inform the world around us what a great organization Freemasonry and all the affiliated orders really are. For too long we have remained quiet about the charitable works we do. At the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, held in Anaheim, CA in February, the word “unity” was used many times. This conference was very well attended and the weather was a wonderful break from our Maine winter.

Education Something that is very lacking in the Lodges in this State is the reading of the Constitution, Standing Regulations and Decisions of the Grand Lodge of Maine.

Some of the letters I have received concerning the rules and regulations of this Grand Lodge show a complete lack of knowledge of the Constitution. The District Representatives are going to be asked this coming year to see that the Constitution is read in each Lodge. We need to correct this situation. To say the Schools of Instruction put on by the lecturing staff are very poorly attended, would be an understatement. It is the duty of the officers of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction to attend these schools, as they are Grand Lodge communications. A lot of the questions confronting the Lodges and the membership in general could be answered at the schools.

Attendance Attendance at Lodge meetings is a very big problem for all the Lodges everywhere.

When the Master of a Lodge takes office, he swears to attend the communications of the Grand Lodge. Last year over thirty Lodges were not in attendance. That is over ninety votes that were lost. The way to change anything is by the vote; the only way to vote is to attend the meeting. The attendance at our local Lodge meetings would be greatly improved if the meetings were more interesting. Some Masters seem to take pride in just how fast they can get the meetings over with. How much does a new Mason learn when Lodge is opened, bills paid, and the meeting closed in twenty minutes? He learns nothing, so after one or two meetings he never comes back, and then he stops paying dues. We need to make our regular Lodge meetings more interesting. We need to give “more light”.

Maine Day in Florida Maine Day at Sahib Shrine Temple was held Sunday, February 8th. It was very well attended; in fact the largest crowd so far. We had a great time meeting with all of our “Maine snow-birds” and our hosts, Brother and Mrs. Oscar Cloutier, Potentate of Sahib Shrine and from Maine. The event was co-hosted by R.W. Pete and Carol

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Jean Forrest, who took care of all the arrangements along with R.W. Jack and Sandy Lagerquist, who assisted Diane and I were treated like royalty all the time we were in Florida. A special thank you to Pete and Carol Jean for their most gracious hospitality and taxi service to and from the airport.

Tragedies We had a real tragedy this past year in, North Anson, Northern Star Lodge No. 28 burned to the ground with a loss of everything. They did have their insurance through our Grand Lodge policy and they will be receiving enough money to build a new hall.

District Meetings The District Meetings this year were in general very well attended. At the meetings we tried to stress the importance of family involvement. Masonry is a family affair.

We need to have more family outings. We need to become more visible as a family oriented organization. If we expect to get the youth interested in Masonry, we have got to make Masonry interesting to the youth.

Maine Masonic Council I would like to see the Maine Masonic Council become more active, much more active. We tried an evening meeting, but attendance did not improve, it seemed it was another night out.

Shrine Your Grand Lodge attended both the Anah and Kora Ceremonials and we were treated very well. We were at the Imperial Shrine Session in St. Louis and had a great time. I am looking forward to working very closely with both these groups in the future.

Dispensations Dispensations were given this year for many reasons. A lot of Lodges need to raise money to pay the expenses of running their lodges. Many dispensations have been given for those reasons. Many have been given to work candidates in shorter time periods than usual because of military service. I would suggest whenever anyone or a Lodge wishes to do something different they check to see if a dispensation is needed.

Cornerstone Laying Your Grand Lodge has participated in several Cornerstone laying ceremonies this year. On August 9th was that of Central Lodge #45 in China, on August 16th was that of the new Norridgewock Elementary School, and on December 6th was that of

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Mt. Olivet Lodge #203 in Washington.

Scottish Rite Your Grand Master for the second time had the honor of addressing the Maine Council of Deliberation this past year. At this meeting scholarships totaling over $100,000.00 were given out to the relatives of Scottish Rite Masons, DeMolay boys, Rainbow girls and graduates of our 32째 Masonic Learning Centers of this great State.

This past year Diane and I had the privilege of attending the Annual Session of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction held in Providence, RI. I was both honored and happily surprised to be nominated to receive the 33rd Degree this coming August in Boston, MA. Called to Rest This past year one of the great icons of Freemasonry, in this State, and the man who is the most responsible for our Charity Fund being where it is today, passed to the Celestial Lodge above. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Dr. Harold L. Chute will be greatly missed.

Decisions I have made the followingDecisions this year: 1. To work the Entered Apprentice Degree with only the three tapers lit was made to bring ambience to the degree. It has been, for the most part, very well received.

2. That lodges can assist other lodges with money from their Charity Funds, so long as their bylaws allow it.

3. That the giving of public or private Grand Honors is not optional, but mandatory, because some brothers were not giving them when ordered to do so by the East.

4. I was asked if a Lodge could sell their building without prior approval from the Grand Master. Rather than make a Decision on this, I feel that it can be covered by changing Standing Regulation No. 21 to read as follows: Resolved, No building shall be purchased, sold, erected or extensively reconstructed, by any lodge in this jurisdiction until the plans of the same, and the terms and conditions of its acquisition, sale or construction, shall have been approved by the Grand Master. I make this a proposed amendment to be voted on by this Grand Lodge.

Conclusion In conclusion, I want to thank all the Officers of this Grand Lodge, the Office Staff, the Arrangements Committee, and all the Past Grand Masters for their guidance when I asked for it, and their patience, which I am sure I tried many times. And

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anyone I have missed. With everyone's help and by all working together I am sure we can reach our objective.

Fraternally submitted, M.W. Robert R. Landry Grand Master R.W. Hollis Dixon, Grand Secretary, made the following motion: R.W. Deputy Grand Master, I move that the Grand Master’s Address be referred to the Committee on Doing of Grand Lodge Officers. Also, that the reports of the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Wardens and the Grand Lecturer be referred to the same committee without reading.

The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Craft.

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DISPENSATIONS GRANTED 2008 – 2009 Allowing lodges to lease the facility with alcohol being served or not being served May 13, 2008

Androscoggin Valley Scottish Rite

Having an open bar to serve alcoholic beverages in downstairs lobby after annual meeting is completed. This was approved by the Auburn Masonic Trustees. All papers have been filed

June 12, 2008

St. George #16 Warren Square And Compass Club

Allowing the above named square and compass club Warren Square to lease then hall for a Wedding Reception on June 21, and Compass Club 2008. All necessary papers have been filed.

June 25, 2008

Union #31

Renting the downstairs dining hall for a Wedding Reception on June 22, 2008. Verbal confirmation was attained by Chris Vigue.

July 9, 2008

Waterville #33

Allowing the Past Grand Commanders Association to use the lodge facilities for an event scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2008. Alcohol will be served and all necessary papers filed

September 23, 2008

Union #31

Renting the downstairs dining hall to an outside wedding party for a reception. All papers filed.

October 8, 2008

St. Paul’s #82

Catering a dinner with a social hour prior to the Annual Meeting of Rosicruscans who are holding their annual meeting in Rockport on October 28th.

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October 18, 2008

St. Paul’s #82

Catering a dinner with a social hour prior to the monthly meeting of the Mid Coast Shrine Club in Rockport on November 11, 2008.

December 4, 2008

St. George #16

Leasing the lodge all for a Wedding Reception on 12/13/2008. Alcohol will be served and all necessary papers have been filed.

December 30, 2008

Meridian #49 Splendor

Allowing the Newport Masonic Association to host the Tri-county Shrine Club on 1/21/2009, alcohol will be served and all necessary papers have been filed.

January 8, 2009

St. Paul’s #82

Holding a Scottish Rite Ladies Weekend at the Rockport Masonic Center on Jan. 30th, Preceded by a Social Hour with the Deputy of Maine. All necessary insurance papers have been filed.

February 12, 2009

Union #31

Allowing the Union Lodge Square and Compass Club to hold fund raising dances every Saturday evening and have a social hour during the fundraiser. All insurance papers filed.

February 24, 2009

Mosiac #52

Allowing the lodge to cater a supper by the Square and Compass Club for the TriCounty Shrine Club on March 18, 2009. Alcohol will be served and the proper insurance papers filed.

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March 11, 2009

St. Paul’s #82

Allowing the Lodge to host the Rockland Valley Scottish Rite Dinner for the Masters, members and wives of the 7th Masonic District. This would include a social hour prior to dinner. Insurance papers filed.

March 26, 2009

St. George #16

Leasing the Dining Hall on April 5, 2009 for a wedding reception. Alcohol will be served and all necessary insurance papers filed.

April 3, 2009

Newport Masonic Association

Renting the Lodge Dining Room for a Wedding Reception on June 20, 2009.

Alcohol will be served. All necessary insurance papers have been filed.

April 15, 2009

Valley of Portland Scottish Rite

Holding a Special evening at the Masonic Scottish Rite Temple, Portland for the Masters and wives of the 17th, 18th & 19th Districts. Social hour, with alcohol served preceding 6:30 p m. dinner.

Insurance papers filed.

April 25, 2009

Triangle #1

Hosting an event for the Maine Center for Creativity to hold a networking event in the Commandery Hall (Armory) of the Masonic Temple.

Alcohol will be served and we now have all necessary insurance papers.

Rising Virtue #10

Conferring the MM Degree on a candidate of ours at Glasstonbury, CT on May 31, 2008. The degree will be done by the Anah Highlanders Degree Team. He has taken his EA and FC Degrees.

General Dispensations May 14, 2008

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May 22, 2008

Bethel #97

Allowing Gorham-Sabatis Lodge of Gorham, NH to confer the EA Degree on one of their candidates at Bethel Lodge #97 on either June 3, 2008 or June 17, 2008.

Gorham-Sabatis Lodge’s Hall is being rebuilt and will not be completed until fall.

May 22, 2008

Saco #9

Waiving the requirements between degrees for a Navy man home on leave between June 8 to June 14, 2008. The EA Degree will be on June 9th and the FC Degree June 10th.

The MM Degree will be worked on June 12th at Arundel Lodge in Kennebunkport due to Saco’s Hall being in use that evening.

June 12, 2008

Lygonia #40

Opening at Ira Berry Lodge #128 at Blue Hill on June 16, 2008 and to confer a MM Degree upon a candidate of Lygonia Lodge #40 at the Ira Berry Lodge #128. This will be at Ira Berry’s Annual Salmon Dinner.

June 18, 2008

Bethel #97

Read application, ballot on a candidate, do the EA & FC Degree on the following dates.

June 26th, July 10th, July 24th and August 14th. The MM Degree will be done at the Sept., stated meeting. The Lodge voted to recess July and August, but the candidate leaves for the military on October 1st

June 25, 2008

Preble #143

Allowing the 33rd Degree Masons to wear jewels during the Master Mason Degree to be exemplified on June 30th on the son of Robert Ferguson.

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July 9, 2008

Bethel #97

Allowing Gorham-Sabatis Lodge of Gorham, NH to use the Bethel Lodge Hall for the purpose of doing degree work on candidates, during July, August, September & October, while their lodge hall is being renovated.

July 28, 2008

Presumpscot #127

Doing lectures for the Master Mason Degree at a Fourth Night Program on August 11, 2008.

July 29, 2008

Harmony #38

Allowing the 33rd Degree Masons to wear collars and jewels for a MM Degree on 9/17/2008.

July 30, 2008

Washburn #193

Conducting Masonic Lodge Activities at Carlton Lodge, Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. This is a celebration of International Night, the U.S. will be co-hosts. This event is 9/6/2008.

July 30, 2008

Oriental Star #21

Holding degree work on August 20th, EA, 12th, FC, and October 15th, MM at Whitney Lodge #167, Canton as our present rental property is not suitable for degree.

August 1, 2008

Piscataquis #44

Allowing the lodge to collaborate with Pleasant River Lodge of Brownville to confer the FC Degree on a candidate who was initiated in Pleasant River Lodge. The reason being they would be working a real candidate as opposed to a mock degree for their inspection on 9/12/2008.

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August 1, 2008

Cumberland #12

Working accelerated degrees on a young soldier home on leave before he is shipped overseas. He has been accepted we would like to do the EA and FC Degree on August 9, 2008. The MM Degree would then be done on Monday August 11th. The MM Degree would be done by Military Veterans.

August 8, 2008

St. John’s #51

Allowing the above named lodge to enter into conversation with St. John’s Lodge of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The following is covered under this dispensation. 1. Be invited and allowed to visit Newburyport on September 30, 2008. 2. Pursue discussions regarding the initiation of an ongoing interlodge visitation program and 3.

Consider the possible creation of a society of sorts of St. John’s Lodges, particularly those chartered by St. John’s Provincial Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

August 22, 2008

Naval #184

Accelerating the degree work on a young solider, Joshua Watson, of South Berwick, who will be available to take his degrees between September 29th and October 3rd, 2008 prior to going overseas. The Lodge would like to read and accept his petition at their stated meeting on Sept. 3rd. The following dates are tentative for his degrees. Monday, September 29th work the EA and FC Degree and on Wednesday, Oct. 1st work the MM degree.

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(The degree dates could change by a day or two depending on his leave schedule).

September 12, 2008

St. Andrew’s #83

Until further notice occupying space at 760 Union Street, Bangor to carry out the lodge business until completion of the new Bangor Masonic Hall, all degree work will still be done at Lynde Lodge in Hermon, Maine.

September 12, 2008

Greenleaf #17

Closing the Lodge Hall for three months (Jan. Feb & March) in an attempt to save money and not have to spend money not available due to the high cost of fuel and plowing fees.(2007-2008 in excess of $4,500.)

October 9, 2008

Excelsior #151

Taking a candidate to receive his 3rd degree at Belfast Lodge #24 on October 20th 2008.

This special night is known as Charles S. Brown Night and is held annually within the 8th District. Belfast Lodge has no candidate ready to take this degree at this time. The Grand Lodge Officers will be exemplifying the Master Mason Degree.

November 19, 2008

Keystone #80

Waiving the one year residence requirement on a candidate who lived in Maine for twenty three years and then left for six years., He has now moved back to Solon and would like to join the lodge as soon as possible. His father is a member of the lodge.

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November 19, 2008

Village #26

Holding a MM Degree on December 16, 2008 with the work being exemplified by the 33rd Degree Team of Scottish Rite.

November 19, 2008

Mystic #65

Holding a MM Degree on 11/25/2008. The candidate took his EA Degree on 10/28 his FC Degree on 11/18 and would like to complete his Degrees before being deployed to Iraq.

December 23, 2008

Northern Star #28

Tentatively meeting at Euclid Lodge No. 194 until further notice because of the fire that destroyed the lodge hall at North Anson on December 20, 2008.

December 23, 2008

Mechanics #66

Holding meetings at the Orono United Methodist Church, 36 Oak Street, Orono for the foreseeable future. The lodge is in the process of building a new lodge hall.

January 8, 2009

Parian Lodge #160

Holding an Annual Meeting on 1/13/2009 as the Annual Meeting scheduled for Dec. 2008 was not held lack of quorum.

January 9, 2009

Triangle #1

Working four candidates in the Master Mason degree on 1/21 except the lecture and charge.

The four candidates would return on the 27th when a fifth candidate will be raised by the 33rd Degree Team. Candidates will receive no dues cards or sign any by-laws until after lectures given.

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January 10, 2009

Lincoln #3

Holding an Annual Meeting on December 18, 2008 as the regular Annual Meeting on December 11, 2008 was not held due to lack of quorum as a result of a bad ice storm.

January 16, 2009

Lincoln #3

Holding its Annual Meeting on December 17, 2009 as the regular Annual Meeting would be on December 31, 2009 which is New Year’s Eve and the week before is Christmas Eve. Lincoln Lodge is a moon lodge and the full moon is 12/31/2009.

January 16, 2009

Meduncook #211

Holding its Annual Meeting on January 19, 2009 as the regular Annual Meeting date was postponed due to severe illness and bad weather.

February 4, 2009

Meridian #125

Holding a special election to fill the office of Junior Warden on Tues., February 24, 2009.

February 12, 2009

Saco #9

Doing a MM Degree on Feb. 17th and postponing the lectures until the next stated meeting scheduled for March 4, 2009. We have four candidates scheduled for the evening. They would not sign the by-laws until they have received the lectures.

February 12, 2009

Wilton #156

Allowing the Lodge to move its Charter and all lodge regalia to its new location at 70 Bryant Rd., in E. Wilton during the month of February.

February 24, 2009

United #8

Holding a special meeting at Holden-Frost House in Topsham on April 11, 2009.

This is the same hall where United Lodge held its meetings from 1806-1817.

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March 10, 2009

Eureka #84

Having a candidate take his Fellowcraft Degree at Knox Lodge #189 on 3/9/2009. This would enable Eureka Lodge to have 3 candidates for MM Degree at the regular meeting in April. The MM Degree will be done by either the 33rd Degree Team or the Shrine Degree Team.

March 10, 2009

Seaside #144

Changing the March meeting from the second Monday to the third Monday in March 2009.

It originally changed its meeting from the 1st Monday to the 2nd Monday because of the Town meeting. A snowstorm caused the Town meeting to be changed so now the lodge needs to move its meeting to March 16th.

March 12, 2009

Saco #9

Allowing the Lodge to work a MM Degree on March 17th after candidate received his FC Degree on March 19th. This is requested because away family members can be here on the 17th but not at a later date.

March 18, 2009

Composite #168

Moving the Lodge into an updated building in another town located nearby (West Enfield). Building suitable for lodge hall with large dining/banquet facility on second floor.

April 7, 2009

Tyrian #73

Waiving the time period for working a candidate. They would like to read and vote on his petition for Degrees on April 9th and work all three degrees on one day.

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April 8, 2009

Saco #9

Waiving the time period for working an FC Degree after an EA Degree on a candidate about to ship out. The time would be just a few days short of the required time

April 10, 2009

Deering #183

Working the MM Degree on May 18, 2009 in Scottish Rite costumes. The officers will be Scottish Rite members of the 17th Masonic District.

April 25, 2009

Mt. Desert #140

Holding a special election on May 18, 2009 to elect a Master as the present Master will be District Deputy Grand Master in 2009.

April 30, 2009

Standish #70

Allowing the 33rd Degree Masons to wear their regalia on April 30, 2009 to exemplify the MM Degree.

To permit the following lodges to participate in parades and other civic events May 14, 2008

Saco #9

Marching in full regalia at then Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2008 in Saco/Biddeford, Maine.

May 30, 2008

Pine Tree #172

Participating in the Mattawamkeag’s Annual Community Pride Parade on July 12, 2008 in full regalia.

This will be followed by an open house and tour of the lodge hall with refreshments served. They would like this dispensation to cover all brothers in the 24th District that wish to participate.

May 30, 2008

Mt. Tir’em #132

Allowing the above named lodge to participate in the Waterford Elementary School Awards Day in full regalia.

This event will be 6/20/2008.

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St. Andrew’s #83

Allowing the above named lodge to participate in the Fourth of July Parade from Brewer to Bangor in aprons and collars. They will be displaying appropriate banners and signs identifying themselves as Masonic bodies.

June 18, 2008

Paris #64

Marching in a parade on July 26th to observe the 150th Anniversary of the Lodge. All Masons are invited to participate and wear full regalia.

June 25, 2008

St. George #16

1. Allowing the Brothers to wear Lodge regalia on Sat., June 28, 2008 while participating in the Warren Days events especially the parade. 2. For the Brothers to be allowed to wear Lodge regalia Sunday, June 29, 2008 while participating in St. John’s Sunday worship service at the 2nd Congregational Church of Warren

July 9, 2008

Tuscan #106

Allowing the officers and members of Tuscan Lodge #106 of Addison to participate in the Addison Days Parade in full regalia.

July 23, 2008

Mt. Kineo #109

Allowing the officers and members of Mt. Kineo # 109 of Guilford to participate in the annual River Festival Parade on July 26th in full regalia and to hold a picnic in Parkman, Maine on 8/3/2008

November 19, 2008

St. Andrew’s #83

Marching in the Veteran’s Day Parade in Bangor in full regalia carrying the lodge banner and a banner in support of our troops. This parade will be November 11, 2008

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Allowing the officers and members to wear regalia at the award ceremony for the Books for Bikes Program. This is a Youth Activities Program cofunded by Grand Lodge.

To permit the following lodges to hold outdoor degrees May 14, 2008

Euclid #194

Holding an outdoor degree (MM) at Lexington Township on June 13, 2008 at 5 p.m.

Site checked and secure.

July 30, 2008

Cumberland #12

Holding an outdoor degree and steak barbeque on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 1 p.m.

The Master Mason Degree will be exemplified on one candidate. The site has been used since 1991 and is secure.

July 30, 2008

Saco #9

Performing a Master Mason degree on a candidate at an outdoor degree. The location for this degree is on the Flag Pond Road in Saco and is commonly known as the Milliken Farm. This site has been approved and used over the past five years for outdoor degrees. It has been inspected.

This event will be 8/16/2008.

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2008-2009 Amendments and Revisions to By-Laws And Raising Dues and Fees

Oxford #18 Maine #20 King Hiram #57 Buxton #115 Olive Branch #124 Oriental Star #21 Vernon Valley #99 Kennebec #5 Whitney #167 Blazing Star #30 York #22 Piscataquis #44 Meridian Splendor #49 Arundel #76 Ashlar #105 King Solomon’s #61 Casco #36 Keystone #80 Franklin #123 Howard #69 Ancient York #155 Star In The West #85 Preble #143 Alna-Anchor #43 Tyrian #73 Ocean #142 Pine Tree #172 Corner Stone #216 Benevolent #87 Washington #37 Mt. Moriah #56 Delta #153 Mechanics #66 Sebasticook #146

6-9-2008 6-9-2008 6-9-2008 6-9-2008 6-18-2008 7-23-2008 7-31-2008 8-16-2008 8-21-2008 10-8-2008 10-15-2008 11-5-2008 11-5-2008 11-5-2008 11-5-2008 11-13-2008 12-6-2008 12-6-2008 12-6-2008 1-9-2009 1-9-2009 1-13-2009 2-25-2009 3-18-2009 3-18-2009 3-18-2009 3-18-2009 3-18-2009 4-7-2009 4-14-2009 4-14-2009 4-14-2009 4-21-2009 4-22-2009

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The Deputy Grand Master returned the Gavel of the Grand Lodge of Maine to the Grand Master.

R.W. Hollis G. Dixon delivered the REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Staff at your Grand Lodge office have continued to be very busy trying to serve our active Blue Lodges during this past year. I believe that they have done a good job meeting the many requests for information, advice and materials.

This year, we were asked to provide a display depicting Masonry in Maine for the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. Wor. James E. Dufresne, our Grand Librarian, put together a beautiful display, which was shipped to the Memorial for display during the month of October 2008. At the end of the month, we were asked to leave it on display through the month of November. The items used for that display are now available for your viewing in the Josiah Hayden Drummond Memorial Library on the third floor.

We now have the majority of our Lodge Secretaries certified to access the Grand Lodge computer for the purpose of maintaining their membership data. This has proven to be a very valuable system. We have now slowed down on the number of Secretaries Schools which we present; however, we will schedule additional schools during the coming year.

Your Grand Secretary attended the Conference of Grand Secretaries in California during the month of February and found it to be a very interesting and informative session. I was asked to serve as Chairman of the Agenda Committee for the conference and the agenda which we were able to develop was well received by the Grand Secretaries in attendance. The topics were somewhat different from those of past years and I believe were well suited to the issues facing Masonry at this time.

Last year, the Conference of Grand Masters directed their Masonic Renewal Committee to develop a website designed to accommodate information, which would be submitted by Grand Lodges from around the country.

At this year’s Conference of Grand Secretaries, they presented a preview of their new website, which has been called, “A Reference Library for Masonic Leaders.”

To view this website, go to: www.masonicrenewal.org.

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Most of the remaining presentations on the agenda dealt with topics centered around the subject of, “Transitional Leadership”, and the transition from Masonry as viewed by the older generation of Masons to Masonry as viewed by the Millennial Masons (Masons 26 years of age or younger).

As Chairman of the Agenda Committee, I was able to arrange for a very knowledgeable young Mason to make a presentation. Wor. Brother Thomas A. Heath, our Grand Marshal, delivered a powerful speech on the topic, “The Millennial Mason.” His talk was exceptionally well received and he was accorded a standing ovation by the Grand Secretaries.

It is obvious that we have some very talented young Masons that have the capability of turning around the trend of declining membership to one of renewed growth, such as we haven’t seen in years. I was pleased to have Tom Heath travel with us, “Old Timers,” and proud to have him represent the Grand Lodge of Maine.

From the vantage point of the Grand Lodge office, I have been able to observe a number of our younger Masons demonstrate their commitment to the Masonic Fraternity and contribute new ideas for the future of our beloved fraternity.

In closing, I want to express my appreciation for the ladies that make up the Staff at the Grand Lodge office, namely, Julie Irving; Corey Center and Betty Brown, for the great job they do in serving our Blue Lodges. Incidentally, Betty Brown has informed us that she is planning to resign from her part-time position shortly after our Annual Session. We will all miss having Betty as part of our team at the Grand Lodge office.

I also want to thank the Grand Treasurer, Harold (Mac) McKenney, Jr. for his cooperation and assistance during the past year. There are, of course, a lot of Masons that we deal with on a regular basis, who contribute a great deal to our operation and help us provide the services that our lodges need and expect and I want them to know that I appreciate them as well.

Respectfully submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report and that it be referred to the Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Craft.

The Grand Marshal escorted R.W. Kenneth Richardson to the East where the Grand Master made the following presentation:

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R.W. KENNETH LEE RICHARDSON R.W. Kenneth Lee Richardson was born August 30, 1952 at Mechanic Falls, Maine the son of Fordyce Upton and Ruthetta (Brooks) Richardson. He attended schools in the Auburn Area. After graduation from High School he went to work in the electrical field. He worked for a period of time for Roy I. Snow Electrical Contractor and then was employed in the electrical department of Bath Iron Works where he remains today.

Brother Ken married Linda Lee Faulkingham on September 15, 1973 in Auburn and they have one daughter Jennifer Lynn Hazard and two grandchildren Connor and Graycie.

Brother Kenneth was raised a Master Mason on September 5, 1986 in Rabboni Lodge No.150 of Auburn. He immediately became an active Mason. He served as Senior Deacon in 1987 and worked up the line to serve as Worshipful Master in 1990 and again in 1998. He also has served his lodge as Secretary since 2003.

In Grand Lodge, Brother Ken was District Education Representative in 1992 – 1994 and District Deputy Grand Master from 1994 through 1996. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1996.

Brother Ken joined Bradford Chapter No. 9 Royal Arch Chapter on October 13, 1987. On March 12, 1988 he became a Select Master of Dunlap Council No. 8 and was knighted in Lewiston Commandery No. 6 Knights Templar on June 2, 1988.

In Scottish Rite, Brother Ken has been very active joining Lewiston Lodge of Perfection on December 5, 1986. He joined Auburn Council, Princes of Jerusalem on March 6, 1987 and served as Sovereign Prince in 2000 and 2001. He joined H.H. Dickey Chapter of Rose Croix on April 17, 1987 and took his Consistory Degree at Portland, Maine on April 25, 1987. Brother Kenneth Lee Richardson was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason on August 30, 2005.

Brother Ken was DeMolay Mason of the year in l996. He received an MSA Award in 1996 and also received the Grand Master’s Award of Merit. He is a member of Rosicrucian and the DeMolay Pine Tree Youth Foundation.

R.W. Brother Kenneth Lee Richardson you certainly have dedicated your life to the work of Masonry. In the last few years you have served the Grand Lodge of Maine and the Grand Masters of this jurisdiction as Chairman of Arrangements for Grand Lodge. This is a great undertaking and one that you have filled with service, dedication and hours and hours of work. For all you have given to Freemasonry in Maine, it is my great honor to award you the Simon Greenleaf Medal for Meritorious Service to Freemasonry.

The Brethren accorded R.W. Brother Richardson a Standing Ovation.

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R.W. Kenneth L. Richardson: Thank you Most Worshipful, this is much appreciated. When I was District Deputy, I was told by R.W. Charles Plummer to always be prepared to say something. Well, I’m kind of at a loss for words but just a couple of things; I need to thank all of the Masons that have been a part of my life, since 1986, particularly the Brothers of the Degree Team from Bath Iron Works.

You laid the foundation for my Masonic career. Also the members of the Twentythird District, my lodge, my wife, Linda and my daughter, Jennifer. Thank you very much.

R.W. Brother Richardson was accorded a Standing Ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Secretary delivered the Report of the Committee on Returns.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RETURNS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: We are pleased to be able to provide this report of our review of the Annual Returns.

This year’s numerical loss is 642 and the percentage is 3.15%. At the close of the calendar year the total membership was 20,363. Twenty-nine Lodges reported a gain in membership; one hundred forty lodges a loss and eighteen remained the same.

Lygonia Lodge No. 40 has the largest membership at the present time with 406.

Freedom Lodge No. 42 is the smallest at 36. Lygonia Lodge No. 40 at Ellsworth suffered the greatest loss [38]. The average membership is 109 and 84 lodges reported fewer than 100 members. The following table shows comparisons for the past five years:

Initiated Raised Affiliated Reinstated Demitted Suspended Suspended NPD Deprived of Membership Expelled Died Net gain (loss) Number of Members Dual Members

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2008

502 426 131 48 139 2 320 0 2 723 (581) 23,446 -51 23,395

477 428 145 70 150 2 342 0 0 729 (580) 22,819 -73 22,746

442 414 274 67 252 5 252 0 0 641 (395) 22,351 -50 22,301

529 460 139 89 141 8 310 0 0 740 (511) 21,122 -56 21,066

508 385 115 98 142 1 397 0 1 699 (642) 20,424 -61 20,363

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Respectfully submitted, Hollis G. Dixon, Chairman David A. Walker Frank M. Theriault, Jr. Grand Secretary: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move that this report be accepted and spread upon the record. Motion seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

R.W. Randy Adams delivered the REPORT ON THE DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers has reviewed the reports of the Grand Master and his officers and compliments them on a successful year. Under the supervision of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and his officers the Grand Master’s Unity program seems to have made great strides in bringing together all bodies of Masonry large and small.

The program known as Chamberlain’s Chargers which was initiated under Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles E. Ridlon has been rejuvenated with Most Worshipful Ridlon controlling this program for the Grand Master. We feel that it is again making a positive impact in the State of Maine.

The Scholarship Committee has also been working hard at trying to initiate the new system of division of money. This has been more difficult because of the economic times which have had a negative effect on most Grand Lodge funds.

The new Grand Lecturer and his staff has done an excellent job of conveying the wishes of the Grand Master, a Past Grand Lecturer himself and we believe all Schools of Instruction and Degree Team Certifications that were required have been completed.

The Grand Secretary and his office staff should be commended on the efficiency of their operations. The Grand Treasurer has also attended to his duties with his usual efficiency and should be commended on a difficult job well done.

The Membership Program under R.W. Brother Pete Forrest although in the early stages of it’s initiation seems to have many in the craft excited about how many brethren can be raised in the next four years.

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We would also like to commend the Grand Lodge Webmaster on his efficiency on keeping the web page up to date with all the latest Grand Lodge information. This is a very necessary tool for Masons to use as we now live in an IT age.

In closing, the Grand Master and all of his officers have more than completed a successful term and we are sure the high standards set by these officers will be continued into the next year.

Fraternally submitted, Vernon G. Bean Gerald C. Pickard Randy L. Adams, Chairman Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move that this report be accepted and be spread upon the record. Motion seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort R.W. Ronald “Pete” Forrest to the East.

R.W. RONALD GARNET “PETE” FORREST Ronald Garnet Forrest was born on May 11, 1939 in Melrose, Massachusetts the son of Gerald W. and Esther C. Lang Forrest. He came to Maine to live and attended local schools. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1962 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering and worked for 38 years for Mobil Oil in Industrial Sales.

Brother Forrest served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Captain. Brother Ronald married Carol Jean Hannaford on June 10, 1962 in Windham, Maine. They have two sons Kevin who lives in Maine and R. Todd who lives in California. They are the proud grandparents of twins in California and two granddaughters and a grandson here in Maine.

Brother Ronald G. Forrest was made a Master Mason in Ralph J. Pollard Lodge #217 in Orrington, Maine on March 28, 1974. Immediately his Masonic career took flight and to this day his dedication to the Craft has not diminished. He served as Worshipful Master of his lodge in 1978 and again in 1983. In Grand Lodge, Brother Ronald has served as District Educational Representative in 1986 and 1987 and District Deputy Grand Master 1987-1989. In 1980 he was appointed Grand Standard Bearer and in 1989 was elected Senior Grand Warden. In addition, Brother “Pete” has also given many hours to the work of the Finance Committee and presently is Chairman of the Membership Committee of this Grand Lodge. The recent work of this committee is to be commended for its many new and innovative plans and ideas to help the membership grow in the next few years.

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In 1990 Brother Ronald G. Forrest was received into Mt. Moriah Chapter No. 6 of Royal Arch Masons, Bangor Council No. 5 and St. John’s Commandery No. 3 Knights Templar all located in Bangor, Maine.

Brother Ronald took his Scottish Rite Degrees in 1975 and served as Prince in the Princes of Jerusalem Degree in 1996-1998. He joined Consistory in Portland on May 9, 1975 and was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason in 1999.

He also has been a member of the Maine Lodge of Research, Mid Coast Council #205 and Anah Shrine. He is Past Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and has devoted countless hours to this fraternal organization.

Brother Ronald has also been an active member of his community. He has been a coach, sung barbershop and worked in many capacities in his church, the First Congregational Church of Brewer.

Brother Forest now shares his time between Maine and Florida but his Masonic work continues. For the past seven years he has chaired the Maine in Florida Day in Sarasota and visits many older brothers in Florida awarding them their Fifty Year Veterans Medals.

Brother Ronald Garnet Forrest for your tireless service and dedication of Masonry in Maine it is my distinct honor to award you the Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal.

R.W. Ronald “Pete” Forrest: My Brethren, usually, I can talk pretty good and I made a living doing that. But I’ll tell you this was totally unexpected and unnecessary. I joined the Masons partly because I was in a fraternity in college and it was my home away from home. When you join the Masons, there is quite often a comment made: “You get out of it what you put into it”. I’ve had the greatest meal of my life in this fraternity. This is the greatest fraternity in the world and the membership committee, I promise you, will change the direction of this fraternity. If you are believers like I believe, then go tell somebody. Because I believe we are the greatest bunch of men on the face of the earth. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I’m humbled.

R.W. Brother Forrest received a standing ovation from the Brethren.

R. W. Guy F. Chapman presented the REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine:

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Brethren, your Committee of Finance submits the following report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.

There were a total of six meetings held by your Finance Committee during the fiscal year. The Grand Treasurer submitted his report to the Committee at each meeting, as to receipts and disbursements. They were reviewed and found to be in order. The Grand Secretary’s list of checks written to cover expenses and the deposits on a dayto-day basis, were also reviewed by the Committee. The Committee held one meeting at the Grand Lodge offices and reviewed the copies of the actual checks written to insure the checks were made out to the proper creditor. This action was put in place at the recommendation of our accounting firm, Macdonald Page & Co., and strongly supported by your Grand Treasurer. The review was random and the checks were selected by the members of Finance Committee and not by the employees or officers of the Grand Lodge. Again the Committee feels very fortunate to have R.W. Harold E. McKenney, Jr. as Treasurer and he is to be commended for his excellent work in providing the Committee with timely and informative monthly financial reports necessary to monitor the Grand Lodge financial activity. He, together with the auditors and our attorney continue to work closely on questions relating to IRS matters concerning Grand Lodge accounting procedures.

We have also examined the reports of the previous meetings of the Grand Secretary and find them properly kept. R.W. Hollis G. Dixon and the Grand Lodge Office Staff continue to improve the operations of the office and assist the lodges in their duties and responsibilities.

Both the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary continue to work very closely to assure there is a fair an equitable allocation of administration and other fixed costs between Grand Lodge and the Charitable Foundation. These expenses are reviewed and revised annually. This is a very labor intensive job and both of these brothers are to be commended for serving in their respective positions.

At the first meeting on May 14th Guy F. Chapman was nominated and elected to serve as Chairman another year. Brother Chapman then introduced the new committee member, M.W. Charles E. Ridlon. He also introduced the newly elected Grand Lodge officers; M.W. Robert R. Landry, Grand Master, R.W. W. Louis Greenier, Deputy Grand Master, R.W. A. James Ross, Senior Grand Warden, and R.W. Ralph Knowles, Junior Grand Warden.

The Chairman informed the committee that our Insurance Company will be providing us with a bond for Employee Theft Insurance for the Secretary and Treasurer of both Grand Lodge and the Foundation. The cost for each will be $501.00. However, they will not be able to provide such a bond for the Secretaries and Treasurers of our constituent lodges. Harold McKenney, the Grand Treasurer, explained the problem that we encountered in trying to renew our dishonesty bonds for Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers. The Grand Treasurer submitted the following proposal to address the problem: We would take $50,000 from an undesignated fund and invest it in a CD. We would let the interest accumulate and add to it those fees

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paid by the lodges for their coverage. Eventually, when the interest and fees reached $50,000. we would put the original $50,000 back into the fund that it came from.

This would give us a contingency fund available to cover any liabilities until the fund had grown to a point where it replaces the original CD. Charles Ridlon made a motion that the Grand Treasurer establish a $50,000 SelfInsurance Fund to bond Secretaries and Treasurers. The motion was seconded.

Motion carried by vote of the committee.

At a later meeting, The Grand Treasurer advised the committee that the Maine Mason Fund was in excess of $150,000. This is due to the lack of producing 4 issues a year. The Grand Treasurer recommended that we take $60,000 from the Maine Mason Fund and use it to cover the Employee Theft Insurance Fund and return the original $50,000 to the Moody Fund. This action will require the approval of the Craft at the Annual Communication.

The Grand Treasurer requested consideration of a way to fund the cost of a lawsuit since our Insurance Policy will not cover that matter. A motion was made and seconded to take the cash in the Moody Fund and designate it for legal fees for that pending suit. The present amount available is $34,126.00. The motion was carried by vote of the committee.

The question of Health Care Insurance was discussed. The cost to Grand Lodge could be in the neighborhood of $25,000 per year, if all five employees of Grand Lodge were to be covered. This is not an item that Grand Lodge can afford, especially with this cost increasing at a rate of 8% to 13% per year (according to the State Insurance Commission). It would be necessary for a special assessment to be imposed on each member of the craft in the amount of $1.00 or more, with automatic increases every year as the cost increased or the membership declined, or both. This is to be left to the discretion of the craft at the Annual Communication, if they wish to discuss it.

The requirement for each lodge to file a 990N report with the IRS was discussed. It was noted that some lodges have complied but not all. It is imperative that the lodges comply with the regulation in order to maintain their 501(C)(10) status.

Grand Treasurer reported that we have received a certified report from our Auditor.

It is necessary that we have more than one person do a reconciliation of our accounts. He is in the process of training Julie to do a follow up reconciliation. It should be a permanent employee rather than a committee member that serves on a committee for only three years. He also recommended that the Finance Committee periodically review the 990N reports. This is also a requirement of the Bonding Company.

Harold McKenney reported that he and Walter Kyllonen had met with Betsy Sibley of Hartford Insurance and had received a $69,000 bill for insurance for forty-one of our lodges. Grand Lodge will pay the entire bill and the lodges will reimburse Grand

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Lodge. He has taken $70,000 out of the Permanent Fund and that will be repaid later.

We need to build up the Permanent Fund so that we can generate enough money to develop an effective Public Relations Program to promote Freemasonry and support the maintenance of the Grand Lodge budget. This could be accomplished by soliciting special donations from the Craft in memory of deceased brothers or other memorial types of gifts. A motion was made and seconded and it was voted to study the concept of a fundraising program to build up our Permanent fund.

It was suggested that a motion be made at the Annual Session of Grand Lodge to increase the Per Capita Tax. Robert J. Landry made a motion to move to increase the Per Capita Tax by 10% at the next Annual Session of Grand Lodge. Motion seconded by Alvin McDonald. The motion was passed by vote of the Committee.

In closing, your Finance Committee makes the following recommendations: 1. The actions of the Finance Committee be ratified and confirmed.

2. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Auditor be accepted and incorporated into the records of this annual communication.

3. The Budget for the fiscal year of 2009-2010 be adopted and funded.

4. The per capita tax be increased by 10% from $10.60 to $11.65.

5. That $60,000 be moved from the Maine Mason Fund to the Self-Insured Fund to replace the present $50,000 taken from the Moody Fund for this purpose.

Most Worshipful, I move the acceptance of the report and the adoption of the recommendations therein contained which includes the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010, the increase of the per capita tax, and the movement of the $60,000 from the Maine Mason Fund to the said Insurance Fund.

Respectively submitted, R.W. Guy F. Chapman, Chairman M.W. Charles E. Ridlon Wor. Robert J. Landry, Sr. R.W. Alvin O. McDonald R.W. Frank A. Theriault, Jr. The motion was seconded and the Grand Master called for any discussion.

R.W. Harold McKenney was called on to explain how the three dollar assessment was originally established for the publication of the Maine Mason Magazine. He explained that it was based on a requirement that four issues per year by published.

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That has not happened each year and, therefore, we have a large balance sitting in the account. The Maine Mason Fund was established as a dedicated fund. We cannot accumulate excess funds in that account. If we do, that would be a disservice to the Craft.

R.W. Pete Forrest spoke in opposition to transferring the funds of a dedicated fund account because he believes that cannot be done without a change in legislation. He does believe that the assessment could be changed.

R.W. McKenney noted that it costs between $16,000 and $18,000 per issue to publish the Maine Mason Magazine. Annually, the three dollar assessment brings in about sixty thousand dollars; enough to fund four issues of the magazine each year.

It was suggested that each of the Finance Committee recommendations be voted on separately.

No. 1 - R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion to ratify and confirm the actions of the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

No. 2 - R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion that the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Auditor be accepted and incorporated into the records of the annual proceedings. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

No. 3 - R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion that the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 be adopted and funded. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

No. 4 - R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion that the per capita tax be increased by 10% from $10.60 to $11.65. The motion was seconded. Several Brethren spoke in opposition to an increase in the per capita tax.

M.W. George Pulkkinen suggested that we not replace the part time staff member that will be leaving this year.

Wor. James Dufresne, the Grand Librarian, spoke in support of the increase, noting that the per capita tax in Maine is one of the lowest in the nation.

The Grand Master called for a count of the votes. There were 255 votes to approve the motion and 173 votes to not approve the motion. The motion was carried by vote of the Brethren.

No. 5 - R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion that $60,000 be moved from the Maine Mason Fund to the Self-Insured Fund to replace the present $50,000 taken from the Moody Fund for this purpose.

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The motion was seconded and the Grand Master called for any discussion. Several Brethren spoke in opposition to transferring the funds. R.W. Brother Chapman made a motion to move the question. That motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

R.W. Guy Chapman repeated the motion to move the $60,000.00 from the Maine Mason Fund to the Self-Insured Fund to replace the present $50,000 taken from the Moody Fund for this purpose. The Grand Master called for a vote and the motion was defeated by vote of the Brethren.

Wor. Brother Jacques Desibour of Ira Berry Lodge No. 128 in Blue Hill made a motion that the $3.00 assessment for the Maine Mason Fund be suspended for one year and a $3.00 assessment for the Self-Insurance Fund be approved.

Wor. Bro. Michael Farrell from Ashlar Lodge No. 105 in Auburn made a motion to amend the previous motion to cover two years instead of one year. Several Brethren made motions to amend the original motion, the result being that it became unclear just what motion was to be voted on. A number of the Brethren that proposed amendments to the original motion did not use a microphone and their motions were not audible on the tape.

M.W. Wayne Adams stepped in for the Grand Master and stated: “We have a motion on the floor to suspend the Maine Mason assessment for one year and to fund the Self Insurance Fund with an equal amount for one year. We have now a proposed amendment by Brother Farrell to fund it for two years. That is the question on the floor. Is there any discussion on the proposed amendment?

All in favor of approving the proposed amendment please indicate by raising your right hand. All opposed. The motion carries.

M.W. Wayne Adams. You just voted to approve the amendment to the original motion. We now have to vote on the amended motion, which is to, “Suspend the Maine Mason assessment of $3.00 per year for two years and to have an equal amount go into the Self-Insurance Fund. Is there any discussion? All in favor of the amended motion please indicate by raising your Voting Card. All opposed to the amended motion. Motion carries.”

The Grand Master called on V.W. Dwynal Grass to deliver a prayer before the Brethren break for lunch.

The Grand Master called Grand Lodge from labor to Refreshment at 12:00 p.m. ************ Following the Luncheon recess, the Grand Master called Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor and called on V.W. Norman Rust, the Grand Chaplain to deliver a prayer.

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The Grand Marshal, Wor. Thomas Heath read the: PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren all: Number of Lodges represented Grand Lodge Officers Permanent Members Total Ballots distributed Lodges Not Represented Grand Representatives

154 X 3 Votes = 462 64 33 559 33 48

Lodges not represented: Eastern No. 7, Pythagorean No. 11, Freeport No. 23, Lygonia No. 40, Meridian Splendor No. 49, Mosaic No. 52, Rural No. 53, Vassalboro No. 54, Blue Mountain No. 67, Archon No. 75, Tremont No. 77, Crescent No. 78, Island No. 89, Katahdin No. 98, Vernon Valley No. 99, Nezinscot No. 101, Marsh River No. 102, , Olive Branch No. 124, Asylum No. 133, Lewy’s Island No. 138, Moses Webster No. 145, Parian No. 160, Composite No 168, Naskeag No. 171, Pine Tree No. 172, Pleiades No. 173, Baskahegan No. 175 , Granite No. 182, Bar Harbor No. 185, Winter Harbor No. 192, David A. Hooper No. 201, Nollesemic No. 205, Northeast Harbor No. 208.

Fraternally submitted, Wor. Thomas Heath R.W. Alan Heath Bro. James Heath R.W. David Walker Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we accept this preliminary report. All those in favor? All opposed? It is a vote.

Wor. Richard Rhoda presented the REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HISTORY OF MASONRY IN MAINE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine, Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren all:

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Let me tell you that as of as of 1:00 p m. today, we had 150 lodges that were current in their histories and only 104 years of delinquent histories left out there. That’s the good news.

As Chairman of the Committee and as Grand Historian, I find myself giving two overlapping reports with differing results. Three years ago, Most Worshipful Brother Gerald Leighton appointed me to both positions with a mandate to get the issue of delinquent lodge histories behind us. It was believed that one speaking as Grand Historian would be more effective than that of committee chairman.

Whatever the cause, the results have been outstanding because of the effort put forth by your lodges to get caught up. The comparison of the number for the two reports can show a significant discrepancy.

This committee has a cut off reporting date which provides the figures for this report, period. Technically, it’s March the first but this year it was April seventh; that was the day all duly filed histories were reviewed for the Grand Historian’s Award. The Grand Historian’s report has floating numbers right up until One o’clock today. You get it in and it will be counted. In an attempt to recognize winners of the Grand Lodge Historian’s Award for the best Annual History, and to provide an example for those struggling to write histories for the first time, we are now going to carry online the winning history each year. We will also carry other histories which have a good style or a unique approach, which we feel are worthy examples for your consideration.

The writing of a History should be individualized to the writer’s sense of observation and his own style of writing. Many times I have been asked if we could provide a form for writing a Lodge History. My general response has been that we do not want a cookie cutter approach to lodge histories. To provide a form for use will end up just being another report with the blanks filled in. Very boring. The reality is that we are not all born creative writers, nor do most of us aspire to be one. Many lodges have no one that wants to be one but most lodges have someone capable of it.

We’ve all received our Master Mason certificate allowing us to travel and present ourselves as such but how long did we work as Fellowcrafts? What have we done to improve ourselves by pursuing any one, much less two or three of the seven liberal arts and sciences?

I challenge you to accept the responsibility of being your lodge Historian and grow as a Mason and grow as a person. It may be that some histories will have portions not appropriate to be carried online for some good reason. That determination will be made by the Grand Historian. The winner of the first Grand Historian’s Award in 1989 was Wor. Brother Roger B. Lincoln of Monument Lodge. As a token of the respect and of the influence he had on this Grand Historian, his history will be the first to be presented for your consideration online along with this year’s winner.

As Chairman and on behalf of the Grand Master, I wish to recognize the faithful service of Brother Milton C. VanVlack, who finds it necessary at this time to step aside. We extend our sincere thanks to him. As Chairman of the committee, I

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personally want to thank committee member Worshipful Brother Phillip Hopkins and Rt. Worshipful Brother Stephen Nichols and Wor Brother John Smith who all stepped in to help review the lodge histories which were submitted by April the seventh. They reviewed all of the histories and selected the winners and those who will be recognized today. Brethren, to help Grand Lodge save money, which seems to be a concern here today, I am recommending that only delinquent lodges be listed in the Annual Proceedings. That should save us about three pages of paper in each report and the ink that it would take to list all of the current lodges. But also delinquent lodges will be more noticeable if we do that. There are times when we do not want to be recognized. I encourage you to go back to your lodge and work to make sure that your lodge is not recognized in the annual report for being delinquent.

Fraternally submitted, Wor. Richard L. Rhoda, Chairman R.W. Philip E. Hopkins Bro. Milton VanVlack I would move the acceptance of this report. The motion was seconded and carried by a vote of the Brethren.

Wor. Richard Rhoda: Most Worshipful, could I call some Brethren to the front.

Yes, you may. Wor. Brother Rhoda: Brother Marshal , would you please escort, and if these Brethren are not present, would the Master of their lodge please come forward in their behalf and form a line with the first name called furthest over to my right. R.W. Brother Lewis Fitts of Meridian Lodge; R.W. Walter Kyllonen of St. Aspinquid Lodge; R.W. Brother Ralph Knowles of Alna-Anchor Lodge; Wor. Brother Stan Baker of Trinity Lodge; Wor Brother Thomas Marshal of Polar Star Lodge and Wor Brother Michael Tremblay and R.W. Brother Carl Marsano of Saco Lodge No. 9.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, these Brethren have been selected as recipients of a certificate for the Grand Historian’s Award this year , number six to number one. If you would please present them on behalf of the Grand Historian, it would be most appreciated.

This is the: First Place Historian’s Award presented to Saco Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M., for the Best Lodge History of 2008. History complied by Wor. Michael P. Tremblay, Historian and R.W. Carl J. Marsano, Secretary. Presented by Robert R. Landry, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. The Brethren accorded these special Masons a Standing Ovation.

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Proceedings of the REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HISTORY OF MASONRY IN MAINE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: We lost a little of the ground gained in the previous year. The number of lodge histories submitted for the year 2006 was 91; for 2007, 110; and for 2008, 98. The quality of the histories submitted was generally improved, although some lodges barely met the minimum requirement. On the other hand, several of the lodge histories were submitted on DVDs. This opens up virtually endless possibilities for innovative reporting. A downside is that the operating system on which a DVD is recorded may not be compatible with those installed on all computers in the Jurisdiction and therefore may not be readable in all lodges. At the opposite end of the technology spectrum, a few histories are handwritten and are of excellent quality in terms of presenting a clear picture of the history of those lodges for 2008.

Lodges current-98. Owing 1 to 4 years-81. Owing 5 to 9 years 10, Owing 10 or more years-5. Total years not reported-273.

Individual lodge history reporting as of April 7, 2008. Note: As recommended by Wor. Richard L. Rhoda, Grand Historian, only those lodges who were delinquent as of April 7, 2008 are listed below.

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Triangle Warren Hancock Kennebec Eastern Rising Virtue Cumberland Solar Oxford Oriental Star York Temple Tranquil Union Hermon Waterville Somerset Washington

1 2 4 5 7 10 12 14 18 21 22 25 29 31 32 33 34 37

Portland E. Machias Castine Hallowell Eastport Bangor New Gloucester Bath Norway Livermore Falls Kennebunk Winthrop Auburn Union Gardiner Waterville Skowhegan Lubec

Years Owed 2 8 3 2 2 2 19 2 4 1 1 1 2 5 3 4 1 1

’07, ‘08 ‘00 thru‘07 inclusive ’97, ’98, ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ’06, ‘07 ‘89 thru ‘07 inclusive ’07, ‘08 ’05, ’06, ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘07 ‘07 ‘05, ‘06 ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ’06, ‘07 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ‘05, ’06,’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘07

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Gorham Dexter Ellsworth Litchfield Damariscotta China Calais South Berwick North Vassalboro Alfred Thorndike Old Town Waldoboro Searsport Winterport Standish Kennebunkport Southwest Harbor Rockland Tenant’s Harbor Cherryfield Isleboro Lincoln Hartland Bethel Patten Mt. Vernon Bryant Pond Brooks Addison West Newfield Monmouth Norridgewock Cornish North Parsonsfield Durham Cutler Waterford Jefferson Princeton Mount Desert Wells Sanford Boothbay Harbor Vinalhaven Buckfield Springfield

2 1 11 17 1 5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 11 2 5 17 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 3 2 1 6 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 6 1

’06 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ‘95 - ‘00, ‘03 - ’06, ‘08 ‘92 thru ’08 inclusive ‘07 ‘96, ‘00, ‘05, ’06, ‘07 ‘07 ‘07 ‘08 ‘07, ‘08 ‘08 ‘07 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘07 ‘06, ’07, ‘08 ‘97 - ‘05, ’07, ‘08 ‘04, ‘05 ’04 thru ‘08 ‘83 thru ‘87, ‘97 thru ‘08 ‘08 ’07. ‘08 ’07. ‘08 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ’06, ‘07 ‘07 ‘08 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘00, ‘03 - ’05, ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ’07. ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ’03 thru ‘08 ‘07

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Greenville Northport Lisbon Falls Wilton Cambridge Corinna Canaan Brownville Canton LaGrange Caribou Milbridge Hermon Penobscot Auburn North Berwick South Portland West Paris Portland Kittery Springvale Winter Harbor Mars Hill York Village Washington Northeast Harbor Old Orchard Portland Orrington Scarborough

2 1 8 2 1 1 1 2 2 7 2 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 3 1 8 3 1 1

’06, ‘07 ‘08 ‘01 thru ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘08 ‘08 ’06, ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ‘98, ’03 thru ‘08 ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ’06, ‘07 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ‘08 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ’03 thru ‘08 ‘07 ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘07 ’06, ’07, ‘08 ‘08 ‘00 thru ‘08 inclusive ’06, ’07, ‘08 ‘07 ‘08

Respectfully submitted, Stephen E. Nichols Phillip E. Hopkins John A. Smith

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Wor. Richard Rhoda presented the REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine, Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren all: The past two years, the Grand Historian’s Report has centered around the goal of Most Worshipful Brother Gerald Leighton to put the issue of delinquent Lodge Histories behind us. By reviewing how the problem arose and by working with lodges to help them get caught up. The continuation of the momentum we have gained in this endeavor has had the full commitment of Most Worshipful Robert Landry to successfully conclude the goal in his term of office. It is good to see one Grand Master continue to conclusion the goal of another Grand Master. These two reports, the previous ones, are focused on numbers and recognitions of lodges and members who have made outstanding contributions to reaching our goal. This report will follow the approach of those prior reports with the hope that next year’s report will only briefly have to dwell on these issues. As I told you at the beginning, lodges current as of right now is 150. That’s up from 131 that were current last year.

The number of delinquent lodge histories right now are 104; down from 190 at this time last year. Over three years, we have had 52 more lodges become current in their histories and 316 fewer years of delinquent histories. I wish to recognize this year, Cumberland Lodge No. 12, which caught up 23 of the delinquent histories.

Also today, Narraguagus Lodge delivered eight years first thing this morning. Two or three other lodges came in later this morning. I think the lodges that have stepped up to the bar the past two years have set an example and have made all of our endeavors more productive. A big thank you to all of our lodges for doing only what you were expected to do.

Through your efforts though, you have caused other lodges to have a change of attitude and a sense of pride and to do what is expected of them as a Masonic Lodge.

It has been enjoyable for me to make contact with the Masters and Secretaries of Masonic lodges over the past three years. It has been enlightening and even fun and I’d like to share two quick stories to show you how this has been developing. A few weeks ago I was talking with Wor. Jason Bennett, he is the young and enthusiastic Master of the lodge in Fort Kent. When I called him he said, Dick, we voted last night to not do the History this year and to just pay the ten dollar fine. Well, my body started to shake and I quickly thought to myself, “You can’t do that. It’s unMasonic. What sort of a Master of a lodge would allow that to happen?” After a pregnant pause on my end of the phone, he said, “Got yah, I was just joking. I mailed it in yesterday”.

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My anxiety level plummeted and we had a good laugh. I never would have expected such an action by a lodge or by such a young and committed Master, who wanted the best for his lodge. It is a story I will long remember of the good fellowship we can experience across the state as we work to overcome problems for this great fraternity.

Then, I have been working with Brother Jay Hanna the past couple of weeks only.

He stepped up to help Wilton Lodge get their History done for this year. He had no idea what to do. A few phone calls and a couple of emails and I got his History late Sunday night by email. Good story, No? Well, it gets better. Yesterday, as I was getting ready to leave my office, I got another email from him. He wrote, next year it will be bigger and better and I have already started to work on it. That’s the type of attitude and commitment that has made this job and your efforts all worthwhile.

The breakdown of delinquent histories at this time are: One lodge eleven years; ten years; eight years; Three lodges with seven; one with five, four; three with three; two with fifteen and one with thirteen. Trust me that is a total of one hundred and four.

The most delinquent lodges have made a commitment to get caught up. They actually have brought in several the first thing this morning. The other two lodges, the only two left in double digits, unfortunately are in the same District. These three lodges, with the count I had earlier, were accounting for about one third of our delinquent histories. But the most disturbing number at this time, are the lodges that are one, two or three years delinquent for a total of fifty-four years. While there will unfortunately always be some legitimate reason for a lodge not getting its history done, it’s harder to have a good excuse two years in a row. It would seem that something is not going well in that lodge. When a lodge has not filled the current and the two previous years, then you can rest assured that there is a problem in that lodge. The Senior Wardens of those lodges need to commit themselves to addressing this issue and to correcting it when they become Master. Sometimes it can be the Master’s fault for two reasons, first and all too often he has not complied with regulation number two and has not appointed a Historian. Another fault that can be laid at the Master’s feet is that he has not given his Historian anything to write about. One lodge that will remain unnamed, met twelve times in a year; there were nine Stated meetings, an Installation, a District School of Instruction and one special to work a candidate of which there was only one for that year. Try to get excited about writing a history for that lodge when they didn’t do anything else at all.

Masters, I would challenge you to do something to give your historian something to write that your year was one of the best in the history of your lodge.

This year your Grand Historian has been able to get excellent assistance from the District Deputy Grand Master. This should not be taken to imply that prior District Deputy Grand Masters did not cooperate when asked. It may be that they were not asked for assistance early enough or often enough. A special thank you to all of the District Deputies. You’ve made a big difference this year. It has been a pleasure working with you and your efforts have been appreciated. I would especially like to recognize R.W. Brother Colby Waugh; and the Thirteenth District, which was the first to have all of their histories filed with Grand Lodge by mid January. Which

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District can be the first next year? There are twenty-three of you that can knock them off if you get with it. We have gone in three years from 424 to 258 to 190 to 106 years of delinquent histories. Let’s commit ourselves to not more than forty years of delinquent histories next year and not more than five lodges owing their current history.

Brethren, I say to you, Stand Up! Brethren, I said to you, Stand Up! If you will commit yourself to this goal for your lodge, your District and your pride of being a Mason. Thank you Brethren, with a commitment of the like that you have just made, I am sure we will reach our goal next year.

Fraternally submitted, Wor. Richard L. Rhoda Grand Historian Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report. seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

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REPORT OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Grand Master and Brethren all: Over the past nineteen years, I have been afforded the privilege of serving on the Board of Commissioners of Trials, or as the Judge Advocate to the Grand Lodge of Maine. In this position, I have been able to observe a continuum of problems developing in regards to Masonic Penal action. I have found that the procedure to be followed is not well understood and often is not properly followed. Further, I have found that the standards of society have changed over the last one hundred and fifty years. We though are still bound by the astute insight of the Most Worshipful Brother Josiah Hayden Drummond, which were most appropriate one hundred and thirty years ago but they do not always ring true at this time for us.

I am recommending, Most Worshipful Grand Master, a thorough review of Chapter Thirteen of the Maine Masonic Text Book, “Masonic Offenses and Punishment,” to be undertaken as we go into the second decade of the Twenty-first Century. The results of this review could serve as the basis for lodges to become more knowledgeable of the proper procedure to be followed in undertaking the reprimand of a Brother. Confusion has arisen as to exactly what and how much a lodge has to do when charges are preferred against a Brother. Originally, matters of Masonic discipline were handled exclusively by the lodge with appeals to the Grand Lodge being afforded to the accused. Sometime ago a major change took place which

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changed the duties of the lodge from acting as judge and jury to acting more as, what we refer to in criminal law as the Grand Jury. In criminal action, that body acts to decide that it is probable that a crime has been committed and is it probable to believe that that person did the act. Today, the lodge acts by a majority vote of its members present to determine if the conduct alleged amounts to a Masonic offense.

And therein lies the rub. What is a Masonic offense? It is clear that not all convictions of law in a criminal court in the State of Maine amounts to a Masonic offense. If the act, and I quote from the Maine Masonic Text Book, involves no moral turpitude, then it cannot ordinarily be punished as a Masonic offense, but when an act is prohibited by statute as being against good public morals or as dangerous to the life, health and good order of the community, it is an offense against Masonic law. I find that lodges today are quick to act when they learn that a Brother has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime. They do this without seriously, I believe, considering the quotation that I have just read.

As an example, forty years ago, the use of Marijuana would have been viewed by most people in the State of Maine as involving moral turpitude or at least being dangerous to life, health and good order of the community with a resulting period of significant incarceration. Today, the use of marijuana can only be deemed to be a civil infraction of the law, punishable only by a monetary loss. In fact, in some cases, it is now recognized as being a accepted medical practice. This example is given only to point out that society’s perception to misdemeanor violations of the law can change significantly within the space of only two generations.

A second area right for review is the penal jurisdiction of the lodge and the procedure to be followed for applying it. A note in the Text Book states, “It is not incumbent upon a lodge to give consideration in any way to the guilt or innocence of the accused nor to hear any evidence to support charges but merely to determine if a Masonic offense is alleged and, if so, that the same requires investigation.�

Incumbent is used in this manner, I believe, and according to the definition in the Dictionary, means an obligation and it in essence says, a lodge is not under any obligation to consider these other facts. But herein lies rub number two; a lodge is not required to consider but it is not prohibited from considering. I have found though that lodges will shy away from doing anything more than it has to do and they most always want to keep things as hush, hush as possible.

I have been told on more than one occasion that the lodge is just referring charges and that Grand Lodge would investigate. Wrong! Grand Lodge does not have the financial means nor the manpower to go about the state seeking information relative to misdemeanor crimes or nominal Masonic offenses. Lodges need to be responsible to use due diligence in entertaining charges of Masonic offenses against a member.

They need to get substantively involved in the process to a greater degree than they presently do. This will entail a new mindset on behalf of lodges and a new commitment on behalf of Junior Warden and the Master to be prepared to handle such cases. Ritual perfection and the ability to conduct routine business meetings have their place in every lodge. But they must follow behind leadership. Leadership will only come with knowledge and a commitment to learning.

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Masonic punishment and even severe Masonic punishment has a proper place in our fraternity, however, before we hasten to disassociate ourselves from a Brother, who we may feel has become an embarrassment to our good name we are obliged to remember a greater commitment that we have taken upon ourselves. A commitment which I believe put us as an organization, the leading organization in any community, which truly establishes our good name. It is that beautiful charge, which at the closing of a lodge, sums up the essence of Freemasonry. We are told to be diligent, prudent, temperant, discreet, remember that around this Altar you have promised to befriend and relieve every Brother that shall need your assistance.

Now, as a fired up preacher might say, listen carefully to what I am about to say, “You have promised in the most friendly manner to remind him of his errors and aid a reformation. To remind him of his errors and to aid a reformation�. Most Worshipful, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, we need to review what is a Masonic offense. How lodges should be part of a process of dealing with a Masonic offense and how we as Masons can best assist our fraternity and assist a Brother who has a problem. I thank you for allowing me to give this recommendation to you an Grand Lodge and I move the acceptance of this report.

Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we accept this report. All those in favor? It is a vote.

Grand Master: R.W. Pete Forrest, could we have the report of the Membership Committee please?

REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge of Maine, Brethren, this is a short recap of your Membership Committee’s activities, goals and plans for the Masonic year of 2008-2009.

Your membership committee met in the early fall or 2008 to review needs and set goals and plans for the year. It was our intent to bring membership awareness to the Craft and look at new ideas to grow and promote our need for increased membership and activity in this area by all members. This meeting brought forth several ideas, of which most have been implemented.

The first idea was to have a membership contest among the lodges and districts.

This concept is one your chairman and vice chairman, have worked in another appendant body with much success. This concept is now complete for the first year as defined by the committee which is from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009. A total of 367 new members have been raised. We also feel a new awareness and generation of enthusiasm have risen from this contest and it will go forward next year, with much greater results expected.

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Second, our Grand Master and the committee agreed that the long established protocol of requiring a man to ask to be a Mason would be reversed, and the Craft would be able to Ask One to Be 1. In this area the Grand Master is furnishing new bumper stickers with the new Motto on them.

Third, our Vice Chairman, Wor. Bernard Gaines would write and have printed a New Member Manual which has been done. This is to assist lodges and brothers in ways to increase membership and ideas to assist in welcoming new members.

Fourth, Wor. Pat Webber of the committee was asked to write a concise set of guide lines for Friendship nights. Pat has done this and with his own success in his lodge, he is well qualified for this duty.

Fifth, an agreement was made to have a Vision/Membership conference at Grand Lodge this year. The program for this is in place and we expect some significant results. To prove that we are LISTENING, we are planning to take this program on the road this summer to reach those Brothers who cannot attend the function at Grand Lodge.

Sixth, We will establish awards for the leaders by group and district for the most new Brothers raised as noted in the contest. These are to be presented by the Grand Master at Grand Lodge.

Our Plans for next year are to continue the Contest, Have Vision meetings thru the summer, train DDGM’s to assist us in getting the word out on the need for new members and what that will bring to our Grand Jurisdiction. This training will also include all other Grand Lodge officers and any other Brethren who are interested in helping this committee in reaching its goal to become a net growth Fraternity.

We wish to thank especially, W. Tom Heath of our committee for his help in setting up a database for us to use in handling the new member contest.

We also wish to thank R.W. Hollis Dixon Grand Secretary and his office staff for forwarding information on the contest and other items to those who do not have email and need to receive information that we are providing.

Also a special thanks from the Chairman to all members of the committee for their help and input through this year. This is definitely not a one man job.

Our committee will increase membership this next year and beyond, for without growth we are never going to bring the core values of Freemasonry to all men who are eligible to be among us. We ask all to think this way and go forth and bring new men to our Great Fraternity.

Fraternally submitted, Ronald G. “Pete” Forrest, Chairman

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Pete Forrest presented a plaque to the Master of Saco Lodge No. 9 and R.W. Carl Marsano in recognition of their lodge having the highest number of new members in 2009. Saco Lodge is in the large group, which consisted of lodges with approximately 165 or more members. Saco Lodge was followed closely by York Lodge No. 22 of Kennebunk, Maine, which had twelve new members.

The Grand Master presented the plaque and read its inscription: Grand Lodge of Maine 2009 NEW MEMBERSHIP AWARD Large Size Group Saco Lodge No. 9 Saco, Maine, Thirteen New Members The Brethren accorded these Brethren a Standing Ovation.

The Grand Master then presented a plaque to lodges in the median size group [100 to 165 members ]. First, St. Croix Lodge No 46 in Calais, Maine, which had eight new members; followed closely by Wilton Lodge No. 156 in Wilton with seven new members. The plaques read as follows: Grand Lodge of Maine 2009 NEW MEMBERSHIP AWARD Medium Size Group St. Croix Lodge No. 46 Calais, Maine, Eight New Members; Grand Lodge of Maine 2009 NEW MEMBERSHIP AWARD Medium Size Group Wilton Lodge No. 156 Wilton, Maine, Seven New Members These Brethren were also accorded a Standing Ovation.

The winner in the smallest group [35 up to 110] was Mosaic Lodge No. 52 in DoverFoxcroft with eight new members: Grand Lodge of Maine 2009 NEW MEMBERSHIP AWARD Small Size Group Mosaic Lodge No. 52 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, Eight New Members The Brethren accorded this lodge a Standing Ovation.

R.W. Pete Forrest: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report. Motion seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

R.W. Brad Blake delivered the REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE CONDITION OF THE FRATERNITY In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 The committee on the Condition of the Fraternity has reviewed the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the several districts in the state. In so doing we have arrived at the conclusion for the most part, that Masonry is alive and well.

Many new members are being brought into many lodges and we find this very rewarding. We still are concerned with membership, and economics. We are hopeful this will turn around.

CONDITION: Fellowship nights continue to be a good source to get new members.

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have suggested that the Grand Lodge of Maine consider having a “One-Day Class”, like other Grand Lodges have done. One DDGM would not be a Mason today if not for our “Two-day Unity Class” held in 2000. We realize the pros and cons of these, but we have to consider all avenues. They continue to have caught the attention of the public and produced much interest in Masonry. We also praise those lodges that held open houses. Also the continuation of the Chips program. Many of the lodges have active Widows programs and are active in their communities. We hope all lodges will continue on all of these projects.

RITUAL: For the most part, lodges are trying to show more proficiency in their degrees. We have to report poor attendance at schools of instruction. We feel a change in how schools can be more interesting should be a top priority. The several lecturers are trying but more cooperation is needed. More use of the District Ritual Instructors should be utilized.

LODGE RATINGS: Many lodges in the several districts show some improvement and some not so good. However all lodges are trying to improve on better ratings at their inspections. Also more of the lodges should be doing their own lectures and not depending on others in their respective district. Past District Deputies and Past Masters are doing the lectures for them.

DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORTS: The annual reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters provide the condition of the fraternity and the best source of information in which to evaluate the condition of Masonry in Maine. We thank all who got their reports in on a timely manner. Many were very well done. The 7th, 14th, 16th and the 23rd districts were extremely well done. There were a few districts that didn't put any reports in at this time. Those districts were the 9th,19th, 21st and 22nd. That is truly unfortunate for their lodges. In those districts where there are active Masters and Wardens Associations or other forms of associations, there is a greater interest in Masonry. We urge those lodges that do not have a Masters and Wardens Association that it would be a great help to them.

RECOMMENDATIONS: More community affairs, semi public meetings, open houses and Chips programs. Many DDGM's say that the Constitution, Standing Regulations, and Digest of Decisions are being followed, and then proceed to report where things are being done, that do not follow them.

CONCLUSION: We find that most lodges across the state are working hard to attract new members and make the public aware of the fraternity. New challenges await us every day, but if the officers and members put their minds and talents together we will endure. We conclude with "Time, Patience, and Perseverance we will accomplice all things."

Respectfully submitted, John K. Caldwell, Chairman Bradford D. Blake Ryan J. Paradis

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On a motion duly made and seconded it was voted to accept the report.

The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort R.W. Alan R. Heath to the East. He then read the following: R.W. ALAN ROBERT HEATH Alan Robert Heath was born on March 23, 1954 in Rockland, Maine the son of Robert and Muriel (Butler) Heath. Brother Heath attended Union Public and MedO-Mac Valley High School. His life work has been in retail sales of plumbing, heating, fuel oils and propane.

Brother Alan married Eugenie Copper on September 20, 1980 at Rockland and from this marriage comes two sons, Thomas and James, both members of Union Lodge #31 and a daughter Jessica. He is a member of the Union Peoples Methodist Church.

Brother Heath holds the high distinction of Eagle Scout.

R.W. Brother Heath was made a Master Mason in Union Lodge No.31 on November 3, 1983. He quickly became active starting as Chaplain of his lodge in 1984 and progressing through the line to serve as Worshipful Master in 1991. While still working his way through the line of his Blue Lodge, Brother Heath was honored by his Brethren as “Mason of the Year” in 1989.

In Grand Lodge, Alan served as the District Educational Representative of the 7th Masonic District in 1992 and 1993, District Deputy Grand Master in 1994 and 1995 and was appointed to serve as Grand Lecturer by M.W. Brother Brian Paradis in 1999. He was elected Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Maine in 2003.

Seeing the need to have the Grand Lodge of Maine Degree Ritual Books reprinted, Brother Heath typed the three ritual books into his computer and reproduced them in a new, clean and easy to use format. This was a major undertaking and a significant accomplishment for the Grand Lodge of Maine.

In York Rites, Brother Heath belongs to Keystone Chapter No. 24 Royal Arch Masons, King Hiram Council #6, Royal and Select Masters and Claremont Commandery.

Alan is a member of the Scottish Rite bodies, Valley of Rockland and has served for many years in the Lodge of Perfection, the Council of Princes of Jerusalem and served as “Most Wise Master” of the Chapter of Rose Croix. Brother Alan has been tireless in his dedication to Scottish Rite over the years in various capacities. He was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award from his Valley in 1994 and was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason in 1996.

R.W. Brother Heath also belongs to Kora Shrine in Lewiston and has been active in the Flag Unit as well as the Mid-Coast Shrine Club.

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Brother Alan has been very instrumental in many of the computer changes that have taken place in Grand Lodge the last five years. Along with the work done by his son Brother Thomas, this new system design has become an intricate part of the record keeping of the Grand Lodge Office and the 187 Lodges in this jurisdiction.

R.W. Brother Alan Robert Heath for your contributions, dedication and service to Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction it is my great honor to award you the Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal.

R.W. Alan Robert Heath: You know Brethren, emotion is a strange thing. If you’ve ever driven down a road and you hit a patch of black ice then you know how it feels standing up here at this moment. There’s the moment when you’re startled or surprised followed by a moment of sheer terror and then when you finally find that you haven’t hit anything and you haven’t soiled your pants and you come out the other side you get a chance to reflect on what’s happened. All I can say is, as Kenny said this morning when he received his medal, this medal doesn’t really belong to me; it belongs to the Brethren that made it all possible. I thank you all; I will wear it with pride for you.

R.W. Brother Alan R. Heath was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Master called on R.W. Timothy Martel. R.W. Brother Timothy Martel first called for the representatives of the ten lodges that were to receive awards to come forward: Mt. Bigelow; Monmouth; St. Croix; Euclid; Meduncook; Ralph J. Pollard; Fort Kent; Pine Tree; Saco and Village Lodges. Certificates were presented to each of these lodges.

We have twenty-four Masonic Districts and we only have ten Lodges represented here to receive an award. That is because fourteen of the District Educational Representatives felt that there wasn’t enough Masonic Educational Activity conducted in their area of responsibility to merit any type of award.

He then announced the winner of the Raymond Rideout Award, which was presented by the Grand Master: 2008 – 2009 RAYMOND RIDEOUT AWARD for Outstanding Masonic Educational Programs is hereby presented to the Officers and Brethren of Monmouth Lodge No. 110 of Monmouth, Maine. 2008-2009 RAYMOND RIDEOUT AWARD RUNNER-UP for Outstanding Masonic Educational Programs is herby presented to the Officers and Brethren of Village Lodge No. 26 Of Bowdoinham, Maine.

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R.W. Timothy Martel then read the MASONIC EDUCATION & LODGE SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Masonic Education & Lodge Service (M.E.A.L.S.) Committee has been extremely busy meeting monthly all year in Augusta. We accomplished the following: At our first meeting following the Grand Lodge Session in 2008, we decided to offer four Lodge Officer Training classes state-wide. The first class was offered to the lodges in Southern Maine but they informed us that they conduct their own version of Lodge Officer Training and declined our offer. We then offered the training to “The County”. They accepted our offer and we traveled north to conduct the training. Unfortunately, only 6 Masons attended and only two of the six were new officers. Due to the disappointingly low turn-out, the cost of travel, duplication of materials, etc., the MEALS Committee decided to discontinue its plans to conduct Lodge Officer Training at any other locations until further notice. After considerable thought and discussion, the MEALS Committee believes that it would be ideal if every district could and would conduct their own version of lodge officer training, like they do in Southern Maine. Meanwhile, the MEALS Committee will continue to make itself available to provide Lodge Officer Training anywhere in the state, upon request. If a lodge and/or a district requests training by the MEALS Committee, we will customize the curriculum to meet the needs of the districts & lodges served. Our only requirement is that the training be well advertised throughout the district and that a reasonable number of Masons attend.

Provided ½ day of training to the DER’s prior to their installation. Unfortunately, several of the DER’s were unable to attend the training for various reasons.

Unfortunately, many of the DER’s who did not attend the training, encountered problems with their DER duties and complained that they needed more training.

Teamed with the Masonic College Board of Regents to provide a full day of Speech training to the DER’s or any Mason that was interested in attending. This training was conducted by a staff member from the University of Maine. Attendance was somewhat disappointing.

We completed a review of the “Home Study Course” and have concluded that it contains a considerable amount of information that remains very relevant and useful to any Mason. Unfortunately, many of the Masons within this jurisdiction aren’t aware of its existence and therefore haven’t been using it. Therefore, the MEALS Committee has decided to discontinue use of the Home Study Course method of education and we are trying to get this information out to the Craft by other means

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such as DER programs, articles in the Maine Mason, etc.

The MEALS Committee has completed an in-depth review and update of the Instructor’s Manual. This is an educational resource that should be utilized by every lodge to give its candidates further light in Masonry. It will be submitted to the printers very soon and our goal is to make it available to every lodge by this fall.

The MEALS Committee has been working with the Masonic College Board of Regents to develop a Mentoring Course.

We recognized that there is some overlap in the area of Masonic Education responsibilities among several Grand Lodge committees/groups such as: MEALS, Masonic College, Ambassadors, Grand Lecturers, Renewal , Outreach, Membership, etc. and we scheduled an Educational Summit to discuss how we work together and to benefit from Synergy. Unfortunately, the summit had to be cancelled due to my illness but I plan to reschedule it during 2009. There is much to discuss and I believe that we can do a better job of providing Masonic Education statewide, if all of the stakeholders could start communicating with each other on a regular basis and benefit by each other’s experience and lessons learned. The Education Summit will probably be rescheduled next fall.

One thing that the MEALS Committee did not get done this year was a review and update of the Masonic Speaker’s Bureau. This will be one of our highest priorities during the 2009 - 2010 Masonic Year. Please contact any member of the MEALS Committee, if you know of a subject and/or a speaker that should be included on the updated Speaker’s Bureau list.

The District Educational Representatives (DER’s) report to the Grand Master through the MEALS Committee. We encourage the DER’s to work closely with the DDGM , DRI and Lodge Masters within their respective districts and to function as a team whenever possible. Although many of the DER’s who served in the past have received appointments to DDGM, the DER position was never intended to be a stepping stone. The DER’s primary function is to foster Masonic Education throughout the district and we would prefer to have as many DER’s as possible remain in that capacity for an indefinite period of time, like the Assistant Grand Lecturers do. That being the case, one might ask, if the DER’s remain as such for an indefinite period of time, from what pool of talent would the Grand Master select his DDGM’s? The answer is anywhere he wants. Every Grand Master has the authority to make appointments as he sees fit. Therefore, there are no guarantees.

Raymond Rideout Award There appears to be some misunderstanding about the Raymond Rideout Award and what it takes to be a contender for this award. Although some lodges are more active than others in terms of Masonic Educational Programs and most are doing some degree work, the selection committee tends to look more favorably toward applications that not only document excellent degree work but also describe innovative ways to get the new Masons and all brethren actively involved with the lodge & district events. The MEALS Committee has an ongoing request that every

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DER submit an application each year for one of their lodges to be considered for this award. We would like to present a Raymond Rideout Certificate to one lodge in every district at the Grand Lodge session every year. Unfortunately, some DER’s have reported that none of their lodges have an active Masonic Education Program at this time and they believe that it would be unfair to reward poor performance.

Therefore, 14 of the 24 DER’s did not submit a candidate for the Rideout Award this year. That being said, we received 10 applications and two lodges stood out above the others: Monmouth Lodge #110 and Village Lodge #26. After close examination of the applications by the MEALS Committee, we are pleased to announce that the Raymond Rideout Award for 2008 – 2009 is hereby presented to Monmouth Lodge #110, Monmouth, Maine, 11th Masonic District.

Submitted by: V.W. Robert Stratton, 11th District Education Representative Monmouth Lodge # 110 in Monmouth, Maine; 11th Masonic District.

Describe what the Lodge is doing for its Candidate Education Program in each of the following areas – Accepted Candidate, Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Master Mason, 4th Night Program.

Monmouth Lodge’s Committees of Inquiry (COIs) often meet with candidates in the basement level dining/kitchen area to interview the candidate and discuss his questions about Masonry. If the results are positive, the COI takes the candidate to the Lodge Hall above to further facilitate discussion by introducing him to the furnishings and setting of the Lodge. This allows the COI to become even better acquainted with him through the types of discussions that ensue. Monmouth Lodge assigns one brother to act as mentor to the candidate throughout his degree journey, but all brothers are available to answer his questions. Monmouth Lodge conducts a 4th night program with its new Master Masons to review the lessons learned and further their Masonic education. New members are encouraged to participate in lodge activities such as benefit events, memorial services, etc. to further their experience and involvement in the Masonic community.

If this Lodge uses the Elder Brother program, please describe it.

As described, Monmouth Lodge assigns a mentor to assist the candidate in his degree journey, but all brothers are available to answer his questions. Monmouth Lodge invites the new brothers (EA, FC, MM) to other district lodges’ degree work so that they have the opportunity to witness the degree that they have received, while following along in their lesson book.

Describe what the Lodge uses for Candidate Education resources and how used.

Monmouth Lodge uses the Pollard plans and lesson booklets provided by Grand Lodge. Also, the lodge mentor views the Grand Lodge degree VCR tapes with the new brother, sometimes at the Lodge Hall so that other members may also be involved.

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Describe why this Lodge merits your recommendation.

The brethren of Monmouth Lodge truly live their Masonry. Monmouth Lodge has a growing active membership of new members, affiliates, and existing members with a wide span of experience. Monmouth Lodge has numerous very experienced Masons, including past DDGMs and a past senior Grand Lodge officer, who are present, active, and involved in the workings of the Lodge. This helps create a positive, cooperative, open brotherhood for new members and officers. Monmouth Lodge is not only open to Masonic Education, but actively seeks it as one of the few lodges in the district that has requested DER education programs. Further, the current Master and Senior Warden have conducted lodge education programs of their own on famous Masons and English Masonry, as well as invited members of appendent Masonic bodies to educate its members on their organizations and opportunities for further light. Monmouth Lodge is very involved in the community, hosting suppers during the town’s apple and strawberry festivals and conducting a lodge open house. Monmouth Lodge has a visible presence in the community and openly advertises its lodge leadership. The lodge officers work well with the DER and DDGM. The current Master recently held a planning session for his coming year, involving eight lodge members. The lodge is planning regular special lodge programs for this year and has developed community outreach plans involving the town historical society, food pantry, and a CHIPs program. Monmouth Lodge is a growing, active lodge of good men and good Masons, who deserve to be commended and recognized.

V.W. Robert D. Stratton, DER, 11th Masonic District, February 2009 In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the MEALS Committee for their extraordinary dedication to Masonic Excellence and for their untiring support. The MEALS Committee would like to thank the District Education Representatives for their service to the craft. We also wish to thank the Grand Master for his guidance and support. Masonic Education is obviously one of his highest priorities.

Respectfully submitted, R.W. Tim Martel, Chairman R.W. Steve Mairs V.W. Christian Ratliff R.W. David A. Walker R.W. Lester Smith R.W. Walt Hodgdon Wor. Don Mcdougal Tim Martel: I move that this report be accepted and spread upon the record, M.W. Grand Master. Motion seconded and accepted by vote of the Brethren.

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R.W. Raymond Locke delivered the REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: Another year has passed and again it’s time for our reports. I believe that we on the Lecturer’s Staff have found things pretty much the same as they have been in the past few years. I have asked each Lecturer to let me know how things are going in the District they are working in; to find out how things are in the state. It seems as usual that the attendance at our schools varies. In some Districts we find a very good attendance at our schools, while in other districts attendance is very low. I believe that we as Lecturers all agree that we are now seeing more of our younger officers attending schools. This is good. While it is nice to have our Past Masters and Past District Deputy Grand Masters at our schools to assist us, what we really need is the line officers of our lodges. It is the obligation of every officer to attend the Schools of Instruction while serving as an officer in their lodge. I have stressed in the past that we work on the ritual at our schools and get the right words. In many of the lodges I visit to observe degree work, I find many lodges that do great work but are straying from the Cipher and are using many of their own words.

We need to have these lodges follow the Cipher. The Non Ritual Schools are there to discuss all of our Non Ritual Topics. We also have a great Masonic College that the Brethren can attend. Again, this year we met at the Grand Master’s home for a picnic. This meeting was for the Lecturers, Grand Lodge Officers and District Educational Representatives, District Ritual Instructors and the ladies. This was to discuss Schools of Instruction and what, if anything, we could do to make them better. Many of the Brethren present had ideas and discussed them at great length.

We can only hope that some of these ideas will be used to help the Craft.

We have tried to choose the outstanding lodge to work their degree for Grand Lodge this year. But out of twenty-four Districts, I have had only three Districts recommend an outstanding lodge. While waiting for replies from the other Districts, it got too late for the chosen lodge to be prepared to work the degree before the Grand Lodge Session. Therefore, this meeting was not held. We have many outstanding lodges and I can only hope that the recommendations for a lodge will be made next year so these lodges can be recognized. I have found that many of our District Ritual Instructors have changed. The list at Grand Lodge is outdated. I am trying to bring this list up to date and have asked each District Deputy Grand Master to help me by sending the names and addresses of the District Ritual Instructors in their District. At this time I am still waiting to hear from many of them.

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In closing, I wish to thank all of the Assistant Grand Lecturers, all of the District Educational Representatives and the District Ritual Instructors for their help with the education this year.

Respectfully submitted, Raymond G. Locke Grand Lecturer M.W. Grand Master, I move that this report be accepted. Motion seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren R.W. Ray Locke asked for the Master of Mt. Bigelow Lodge No. 202 to come forward to receive an Award. A plaque was presented to V.W. Dana Leathers, District Educational Representative of District Fifteen.

GRAND LODGE OF MAINE LODGE OF THE YEAR AWARD: For Demonstrating Excellence in the Presentation of the Masonic Degrees During the Year 2008 Presented to Mt. Bigelow Lodge No. 202, A.F.&A.M. By Robert R. Landry the Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M., May 5, 2009 Wor. Brother Thomas A. Heath presented the FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren all: The Credentials Committee, having attended to its duties, herein, presents its final report for this Grand Session: There are present in this Grand Lodge: Lodges registered Grand Lodge Officers Permanent Members Total Ballots distributed: Aggregate total of electors: Duplicate electors: Actual electors:

155 with three 3 Votes each: 64 with one 1 Vote each: 33 with one 1 Vote each: 322 27 295

The various Lodges are represented as follows: 1. Triangle; Harold A. Clough, S.W. 2. Warren; Dean M. McGuire, M., Kevin T. Ashley, S.W. 3. Lincoln ; Charles W. Billings, S.W.

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4. Rising Star; David J. Drew, M. 5. Kennebec; Ralph N. Hunter Jr., M. 6. Amity; Mathew McConnel, M. 7. Eastern; NOT REPRESENTED 8. United; Andrew H. DeBiasio, M. 9. Saco; Gregory H. Milliken, M., Steven P. Boucouvalas, J.W. 10. Rising Virtue; Kenneth O. Rowell Jr., M. 11. Pythagorean; NOT REPRESENTED 12. Cumberland; David W. Cobb, M., Steven B. Cobb, S.W. 13. Oriental; Christopher DeCapua, Sr., S.W., Curtis R. Merrill, Proxy.

14. Solar ; John P. Rock, M. 15. Orient; John H. Coombs, M., George W. Mele, Sr., J.W. 16. St. George ; Henry R. Carey, Proxy.

18. Oxford; Kenneth W. Verrill, M. 19. Felicity; Phillip E. Hopkins, Proxy.

20. Maine; Richard W. Wilde, M. 21. Oriental Star; Robert H. Boothby, S.W. 22. York; Frederick L. Beatham, S.W. 23. Freeport; NOT REPRESENTED 24. Belfast; Herman L. Littlefield Jr., J.W. 25. Temple ; Newell H. Farrington, Proxy.

26. Village; Charles L. Kincer, S.W., Bruce A. Ross, Proxy.

28. Northern Star; Daniel T. Crowley, S.W., Dana E. Hall, J.W.* 29. Tranquil; Marc R. DeBlois, Proxy.

30. Blazing Star; Ralph E. Clarke, M. 31. Union; Clarence B. Spady, M., James R. Heath, Proxy.

32. Hermon; Mark E. Mansir, M. 33. Waterville; Robert J. Siviski, M. 34. Somerset; Erik S. Nielson, M. 35. Bethlehem; Michael P. Meservey, S.W. 36. Casco ; Raymond J. McLellan, J.W. 37. Washington; Michael H. Doran, Proxy.

38. Harmony; Kenneth A. Caldwell, J.W. 39. Penobscot; Paul P. Mosley, M. 40. Lygonia; NOT REPRESENTED 41. Morning Star; George D. Byras Jr., M., Ernest R. Keene, S.W., George R. Thomson Jr., J.W. 42. Freedom; William J. Mulvey, Jr., S.W.

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43. Alna-Anchor; Andrew T. Mullin, Proxy.

44. Piscataquis; Donald J. McDougal, S.W.*, Keith R. Dewitt, Proxy.

45. Central; Samuel H. Smiley, S.W. 46. St. Croix; Christopher B. Eagan, M. 47. Dunlap; Walter W. Thorpe Jr., M. 48. Lafayette; David J. Quist, M., Howard B. Ellis, III, S.W. 49. Meridian Splendor; Gerald S. Leighton, M.* 50. Aurora; George R. Grey, M. 51. St. John's; Allan D. Locke, M., Michael J. Penny, S.W. 52. Mosaic ; NOT REPRESENTED 53. Rural; NOT REPRESENTED 54. Vassalboro; NOT REPRESENTED 55. Fraternal; Nicholas A. Georges, M. 56. Mount Moriah; David W. Eaton, M., Peter A. Payne, J.W. 57. King Hiram; David Saphier, M. 58. Unity; Norman R. Vashon, M. 60. Star In The East; Peter J. Danforth, M. 61. King Solomon's; William A. Dail, Proxy.

62. King David's; Bruce Michelson, M., Alexander Lyle, III, S.W.* 64. Pacific; Herman E. Roberts Jr., Proxy.

65. Mystic; Ernest G. Smith, M. 66. Mechanics'; Randall L. Elliott, M. 67. Blue Mountain ; NOT REPRESENTED 68. Mariners'; Craig W. Delano, Proxy.

69. Howard; Douglas Dulac, M., Joe B. Rollins, S.W. 70. Standish ; Roscoe Grant, M., Ronald A. Edwards, S.W. 71. Rising Sun; Joel M. West, M., Christopher H. Holyoke, S.W. 72. Pioneer; Marshall P. White, M. 73. Tyrian; Wayne D. Cotterly, M. 74. Bristol; David E. Hewitt, M. 75. Archon; Reed F. Carson Jr., M.* 76. Arundel; Eugene P. Eaton, M. 77. Tremont; NOT REPRESENTED 78. Crescent; NOT REPRESENTED 80. Keystone; Dana E. Hall, M. 82. St. Paul's; Elwood P. Doran, M. 83. St. Andrew's; Royce G. Wheeler, S.W.*, Ernest D. Wheeler II, J.W.

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84. Eureka ; Douglas A. Rackliff, Proxy 85. Star In The West ; Silas Reynolds, J.W., Leroy E. Stewart, Proxy 86. Saccarappa; William J. Murphy, M. 87. Benevolent; Scott A. Boyington, M. 88. Narraguagus; Charles C. Curtis, Jr., M., Thomas J. Bouchard, J.W. 89. Island ; NOT REPRESENTED 91. Harwood; Scott M. Hanscom, M. 92. Siloam ; Michael P. LeClair, M. 93. Horeb; Curtis A. Hartford, Jr., M. 94. Paris ; Neil E. Sampson, Proxy.

95. Corinthian; Kenneth E. Greene, Proxy.

96. Monument; Clarence R. Jones, M., Danny L. Milton, S.W. 97. Bethel; Colwyn F. Haskell, Proxy.

98. Katahdin; NOT REPRESENTED 99. Vernon Valley; NOT REPRESENTED 100. Jefferson ; William E. Roberts, Jr., J.W. 101. Nezinscot ; NOT REPRESENTED 102. Marsh River; Daniel I. Dolloff, M.* 103. Dresden; Kevin E. Campbell, M. 104. Dirigo; Donald W. Pratt, M. 105. Ashlar; Michael A. Farrell, M. 106. Tuscan; Keith A. Crowley, Jr., M., Dean McGray, J.W. 107. Day Spring; Christopher W. Pare, S.W., David C. Peterson, J.W. 109. Mount Kineo; Lorne D. Noiles, M., Winfield S. Knight, S.W. 110. Monmouth; William M. Layman, M. 111. Liberty; Dwight C. Marshall, S.W.*, Ronald A. Grondin, Proxy.

113. Messalonskee; Blaine A. Ellis, M. 114. Polar Star; Joseph C. Richards, M., Alan Sweeney, S.W. 115. Buxton; Donald R. Ross, M. 116. Lebanon; Roy R. Judkins, M., Donald L. Nickerson, J.W. 117. Greenleaf; Jeffrey F. James, M., Roger K. Berube, J.W.* 118. Drummond; Roger K. Berube, M., John A. Smith, Proxy.

119. Pownal; Robert L. Robinson, Proxy.

121. Acacia; Ryan L. Carter, Proxy.

122. Marine; Robbie C. Gray, M. 123. Franklin; Maurice Sawyer, M..

124. Olive Branch ; NOT REPRESENTED

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125. Meridian; Lewis R. Fitts III, Proxy.

127. Presumpscot; Richard H. Holman, S.W. 128. Ira Berry; Jacques B. Desibour, Proxy.

129. Quantabacook; William A. Bachelder, M., Dwight C. Marshall, J.W.*.

130. Trinity; Hollis R. Porter, M. 132. Mount Tir'em; Peter F. Morse, M., Frederic R. Engdahl, Proxy.

133. Asylum; Robert A. Scott, J.W. 135. Riverside; Chester E. Meservey, Proxy.

137. Kenduskeag; William H. Mudgett, Proxy.

138. Lewy's Island; NOT REPRESENTED 140. Mount Desert; Norris M. Reddish, M.*, Lester R. Smallidge, Proxy.

142. Ocean ; Seth A. Goodale, Proxy 143. Preble; John A. Bolz, M., James P. Johnson, S.W. 144. Seaside ; Thomas H. Ogg, M. 145. Moses Webster ; NOT REPRESENTED 146. Sebasticook; Roger M. McAllister, Sr., M., Arthur C. Thompson Jr., S.W.* 147. Evening Star; Jerry Marstaller, M., Harold D. Hall, J.W. 148. Forest; Raleigh W. Hanscom, Proxy.

149. Columbia-Doric; Douglas F. Nelson, M. 150. Rabboni; Andy C. Bradeen, Proxy.

151. Excelsior; Dwight C. Marshall, S.W. 152. Crooked River; Daniel E. Scribner, Proxy.

153. Delta; Robert G. Drew, M. 154. Mystic Tie ; Edmund R. Berry, Jr., S.W. 155. Ancient York; Dean M. Logan, Proxy.

156. Wilton; Craig W. Coolidge, M., Clinton H. Coolidge, Sr., S.W., Harold E. Beisaw, Proxy.

157. Cambridge; Ronald R. Watson, M., Paul W. Noble, S.W. 160. Parian; NOT REPRESENTED 161. Carrabassett; Jerry W. Lewis, Proxy.

162. Arion; Seth A. Dube, S.W.*, James S. Henderson, Proxy.

163. Pleasant River; D. Neil MacLean, Proxy.

164. Webster; Paul L. Boudreau, M. 165. Molunkus; Vernal E. Blakely, Proxy.

167. Whitney; Warren D. Strout, M. 168. Composite ; NOT REPRESENTED 170. Caribou; Whitney H. Smith, M., Ivan B. Shaw, S.W. 171. Naskeag; NOT REPRESENTED

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172. Pine Tree; NOT REPRESENTED 173. Pleiades; NOT REPRESENTED 174. Lynde; Paul D. Kelley, M., Robert C. Modery, S.W. 175. Baskahegan ; NOT REPRESENTED 178. Ancient Brothers; Thomas Whalen, M., William J. D. Whalen, S.W., Charles A. Allen, J.W. 179. Yorkshire; Michael Carter, M. 180. Hiram; David A. Blouin, S.W. 182. Granite; Frederic B. Campbell, M.* 183. Deering; Christopher M. Disotto, S.W. 184. Naval; James D. Knowles, M. 185. Bar Harbor; NOT REPRESENTED 188. Jonesport; Waylon T. Merchant, M. 189. Knox; Kenneth S. Allen, S.W., James F. Willey, Jr., J.W. 190. Springvale ; Lyndon J. Oak, Proxy.

192. Winter Harbor; NOT REPRESENTED 193. Washburn; Joel P. Wardwell, S.W. 194. Euclid; George E. Reed, II, M., James A. Owens, Proxy.

196. Bay View; Bernard B. MacPhee, M. 197. Aroostook; Blair R. McCartney, M., Eugene H. Amnott, Proxy.

198. St. Aspinquid; Matthew J. Blaisdell, M., Michael Blaisdell, S.W., Joseph S. Fox, J.W. 201. David A. Hooper; NOT REPRESENTED 202. Mount Bigelow; Emerson L. Dyer Jr., M. 203. Mount Olivet; Christopher D. Vigue, M., Victor G. Oboyski, Jr., J.W. 204. Mount Abram; David A. Homes, Proxy.

205. Nollesemic; NOT REPRESENTED 206. Island Falls; Lawrence R. Greenlaw, M., William H. Sawyer, Proxy.

207. Abner Wade; Lance H. Burgess, M. 208. Northeast Harbor; NOT REPRESENTED 209. Fort Kent; Jason Bennett, M. 211. Meduncook; James M. Collard, M. 213. Kemankeag; Harry L. Clark, Sr., M., Paul F. Meservey, S.W. 214. Limestone; Michael G. Dugal, M. 215. Orchard; Seth A. Dube, M. 216. Corner Stone; Robert C. Hains, Proxy.

217. Ralph J. Pollard; Richard K. Ireland, Proxy.

219. Gov. William King; Scott Fitzgerald, M., Jeremy LaBelle, Proxy.

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PERMANENT MEMBERS PRESENT

M.W. Claire V. Tusch M.W. Charles E. Ridlon M.W. Harland S. Hitchings M.W. Wayne T. Adams M.W. Gerald S. Leighton R.W. Royce G. Wheeler R.W. Ronald G. Forrest R.W. Gerald C. Pickard R.W. Alan R. Heath R.W. Bradford D. Blake R.W. N. James Coolong

Past Grand Masters M.W. Roger P. Snelling M.W. George P. Pulkkinen M.W. Robert V. Damon M.W. Brian A. Paradis Past Senior Grand Wardens R.W. David A. Walker R.W. William H. Stretton R.W. John A. Lagerquist R.W. Francis S. Harvey R.W. Lester F. Smith R.W. Frederic B. Campbell

Past Junior Grand Wardens R.W. Donald B. Wiswell R.W. Robert W. Sawyer IV R.W. Kenneth L. Richardson R.W. Alvin O. McDonald R.W. Robert G. Lobley R.W. Walter E. Kyllonen R.W. Daniel C. Pratt R.W. Guy F. Chapman R.W. Gordon L. Kimball, Sr. R.W. C. Herbert Annis Jr. R.W. Randy L. Adams R.W. Richard L. Bowden Grand Representatives US – Alabama; Francis S. Harvey, Kenduskeag US – Alaska; Alexander Lyle, III, Lincolnville US – Arizona; Thomas E. Ray, Auburn US – Colorado; Gerald C. Pickard, Hermon US – Connecticut; Charles E. Ridlon, Yarmouth US – District Of Columbia; Claire V. Tusch, Wells US – Florida; Charles E. Ridlon, Yarmouth US – Hawaii; Ronald G. Forrest, Brewer US – Idaho; Gordon L. Kimball, Sr., Gray US – Maryland; John K. Caldwell, Portland US – Massachusetts; Brian A. Paradis, Battle Creek MI US – Massachusetts PH; James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach

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US – Missouri; Wayne T. Adams, Kennebunkport US – Montana; Raymond J. McLellan, Yarmouth US - Nebraska; Royce G. Wheeler, Bangor US - Nevada; Hollis G. Dixon, Scarborough US - New Hampshire; Robert V. Damon, Auburn US – New Jersey; James R. May, Mapleton US – North Dakota; James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach US - Oregon; Alan R. Heath, Union US - Texas; Robert G. Lobley, Orrington US - West Virginia; Robert W. Ferguson, Springvale US - Wisconsin; Dwynal R. Grass, Oxbow Canada - Nova Scotia; Harland S. Hitchings, Princeton Canada - Ontario; Kenneth L. Richardson, Lewiston Canada - Prince Edward Island; William H. Stretton, Lewiston Canada - Quebec; Frederic B. Campbell, Sumner Canada - Saskatchewan; Robert R. Landry, Saint Albans Australia – Tasmania; Howard C. Weymouth, Abbot Australia – Queensland; Lewis R. Fitts, III, Palmyra Australia - South Australia; N. James Coolong, Houlton Belgium; Harold E. McKenney Jr., Westbrook Brazil – Espirito Santo; C. Herbert Annis, Jr., Rockport Brazil – Rio Grande Do Sul; Edward W. O’Brien, Portland Brazil – Santa Catarina; R. Timothy Martel, Topsham Czech Republic; W. Louis Greenier, II, Caribou England; George P. Pulkkinen, Scarborough Finland; Walter E. Kyllonen, York Germany; A. James Ross, Windham Iceland; Daniel C. Pratt, Clinton Ireland; Bradford D. Blake, Bowdoinham Italy; Kenneth C. Carlin, Mechanic Falls Luxembourg; Lester F. Smith, Lexington Twp Mexico – Tamaulipas; David A. Walker, Monmouth New Zealand; Robert W. Sawyer IV, Ashland Russia; Richard L. Rhoda, Houlton Sweden; Raymond G. Locke, Clinton Uruguay; Richard L. Bowden, Eddington

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The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort R.W. C. Herbert Annis to the East, where he made the following presentation: R.W. CECIL HERBERT ANNIS, JR. Cecil Herbert Annis, Jr. was born on October 19, 1936 the son of Cecil H. & Zilpha (Coombs) Annis in Rockport, Maine. He attended schools in the Rockport area and graduated in 1959 from Kansas State University with a B.S. Degree and also received his M.S. Degree in Adult and Occupational Education from Kansas State University in 1974.

He was County Agricultural Agent for many years and also was Assistant Manager at Eastern States Farmers Exchange Service Center.

On August 17, 1963 Brother Herb married Grace Young In Rockport and they have one son, Mathew and two daughters Angela and Bethany.

Brother C. Herbert Annis, Jr. was raised a Master Mason in St. Paul’s Lodge No. 82 on July 5, 1958. He took his first office in 1960 and served as Worshipful Master in 1965 and again in 2006. Brother “Herb” holds plural membership with Amity Lodge No. 6 and has served both lodges as Secretary for a total of thirteen years in each lodge.

In Grand Lodge he was District Educational Representative from 1990 to 1992 and District Deputy Grand Master from 1992 to 1994. He was Assistant Grand Lecturer from 1995 to 1999 and was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1999. Brother Herb has also given many years of service to the Committee on Fraternal Relations.

Brother Annis belongs to Keystone Royal Arch Chapter No. 24 and served as High Priest in 1998. He is also a member of Claremont Commandery No. 9 where he served as Recorder or Recorder pro tem for five years.

In 1976 Brother Herbert became a member of the Lodge of Perfection, Council of Princes of Jerusalem and Chapter of Rose Croix serving as Most Wise Master in 2000 to 2002. He also is a member of the Red Cross of Constantine. Brother Herbert was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason at Supreme Council in 2005.

Brother Herb is a member of St. John Street United Methodist Church and served as Treasurer of the former Belfast United Methodist Church. Brother Herb also served in the U.S. Army. He has worked in several capacities in his community and served on the Rockport Budget Committee from 1976 to 1989.

Cecil Herbert Annis, Jr., you have been a dedicated Mason and for that tireless dedication to the Craft I am honored to present to you the Simon Greenleaf Medal for Meritorious Service to Freemasonry.

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R.W. Brother C. Herbert Annis: I was more shocked once before when Chuck Ridlon called me and asked if I could be in Grand Rapids the next September. But I don’t know of anything that has surprised me any more than this. I have a confession to make, my Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee is on the table back home.

Grand Master: Well, it won’t take long to give that, will it?

Brother C. Herbert Annis: I hate to reiterate what Ken Richardson and Alan Heath have said but, we are only as good as those people who help us; who push us; who get us to do things and people have helped me in so many ways in Masonry. I do so appreciate all of my Brethren.

Now I would like to give my Fraternal Relations Report and maybe Claire can help me out if I forget anything. Grand Master: Go for it.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 R.W. C. Herbert Annis: There are two major items this year on the Fraternal Relations Committee Report.

The Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Cyprus have settled their differences and we would like to recommend that we recognize the Grand Lodge of Cyprus. The other one is that the Grand Lodge of North Carolina has recognized the Grand Lodge Prince Hall of North Carolina, Inc. and the Grand Lodge Prince Hall of North Carolina, Inc. has requested Amity with us and we would like to recommend that we grant them Amity.

I move that we accept this Oral Report. The motion was seconded and accepted by vote of the Brethren. [The written report of the Committee on Fraternal Relations was received and is included with other reports not read at the Annual Session].

R.W. C. Herbert Annis was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Master called upon M.W. George Pulkkinen to conduct the Election of Grand Lodge Officers.

At 3:00 p.m., M.W. George P. Pulkkinen stated: Brethren, as you are aware, Section 7 of our Constitution calls for the Election of Officers to begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or 3:00 p m. Daylight Savings Time. Our Grand Master advises me that, “We are there.”

M.W. George Pulkkinen: In 2001, Brethren, we passed an amendment to Section 7 of the Constitution which precluded the standing of a Brother on the floor declaring

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himself as a candidate for any elected office. In 2004, that was repealed. There has been a lot of confusion about that Brethren so I thought it appropriate to bring it up at this time. So I guess it would be further appropriate to ask if any Brother among you wishes to declare for any office at this time. Now, I ask this because if none of you do then we have no contested ballots and we will be able to go through this by acclamation, which will save us a fair amount of time. Brethren, you may be confused because there is one ballot for the Directors of the Charitable Foundation that is not an office of the Grand Lodge. So, hearing no declarations of intended candidacy, if it be your wish that we vote for the elected Grand Lodge Officers by acclamation, we will do so. Is that your wish? Response from the Brethren. It is! Is there anyone opposed? No! Thank you Brethren.

Our one declared candidate for Grand Master of our Grand Jurisdiction is Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry. If it be your wish, we will vote for him by acclamation. All those in favor? So voted. Thank you Brethren.

For Deputy Grand Master, R.W. W. Louis Greenier, II. We have a motion and a second to elect R.W. Brother Greenier by acclamation. All those in favor? So voted.

For Senior Grand Warden, our one declared candidate is R.W. Brother Robert J. Landry. Do I have a motion to elect Brother Landry? All those in favor? So voted.

For Junior Grand Warden, our declared candidate if R.W. David J. Billings. Do I have a motion to elect Brother Billings to that esteemed office? All those in favor?

So voted.

The Grand Treasurer, R.W. Brother Harold E. McKenney, Jr. has offered himself once again to serve this Grand Lodge. Do I hear a motion to that effect? All those in favor? So voted.

For Grand Secretary, R.W. Brother Hollis G. Dixon has done the same. Do I hear a motion to reelect Brother Dixon? All those in favor? So voted.

For the Finance Committee, there are two candidates for two positions; R.W. Brother Guy F. Chapman and R.W. Alvin O. McDonald. Do I have a motion to declare these two Brethren elected? All those in favor? So voted.

Now Brethren, you have to go to work. We have three candidates for two positions on the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation; M.W. Brother Wayne T. Adams; R.W. Brother Robert G. W. Lobley and Wor. Brother Wendell T. Graham. I would appoint a team at this time of eight tellers to gather ballots as you Brethren prepare your ballots: R.W. Brothers: Pickard; Stretton; Chapman; Annis; Bowden; Walker; Kyllonen and Campbell.

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Wor. Brother McLean asked to have the candidates stand to be recognized. M.W. Brother Pulkkinen called for each of the candidates to stand. He then declared the Ballot open.

M.W. George Pulkkinen asked if everyone that is eligible to vote has voted. Hearing no response, he declared the Ballot closed.

M.W. George Pulkkinen delivered the report of the COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Officers, Permanent Members and Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction: Compared with some years, we have relatively few proposals to consider and decide at our Annual Communication at this time. In fact there are no proposed Constitutional Amendments to consider and only three proposed changes in our Standing Regulations. Let us consider them in numerical order.

The first Standing Regulation you will consider is S.R. No. 21. In its present form, the regulation reads: Standing Regulation No. 21: Resolved, No building shall be purchased, erected or extensively reconstructed, by any lodge in this jurisdiction until the plans of the same, and the terms and conditions of its acquisition, sale or construction, shall have been approved by the Grand Master.

The proposed language for Standing Regulation No. 21 reads: Standing Regulation No. 21: Resolved, No building shall be purchased, sold, erected or extensively reconstructed, by any lodge in this jurisdiction until the plans of the same, and the terms and conditions of its acquisition, sale or construction, shall have been approved by the Grand Master.

Your Committee on Amendments, however, recommends Standing Regulation No. 21, as proposed, be laid upon the table and be referred to Legal Council for review and advice and I so move. I have R.W. Alan Heath, who is a member of the Committee on Amendments and he wants to be heard.

R.W. Brother Alan Heath: Gentlemen, as you know, what we are dealing with is not just jurisprudence, we are also subject to civil law. And while I find no problem with this change, as far as Masonic language goes, our ability to act upon it, I do

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have a question. Now, I’m not a legal mind; I don’t know the law, but I do know this. The Grand Lodge of Maine is a legal corporation and has a legal identity in the State of Maine and as the lodges are chartered under the Grand Lodge of Maine, they hold their legal identity through the Grand Lodge of Maine; they have no separate legal identity. Therefore, in order for a lodge to own a building, it forms a building corporation and that building corporation also is recognized by the State of Maine as a separate legal identity. Now, while we have authority over lodges, I am not sure that we have authority over sovereign corporations. Therefore we feel we should lay this proposal on the table until legal council can tell us whether or not we can influence another sovereign corporation. If we can, I want stock in G.M. M.W. Brother Pulkkinen: An additional concern expressed in this is if the corporations can be linked then maybe the Grand Lodge is not isolated from people who would come in and look and examine and so we just thought this should be clarified and we should find out if this the best way to do it and if not we would come back to you with a correction, an amendment or a proposal and an improvement. As the motion now stands, and we have a second and we would leave it on the table pending the review by legal counsel and what we have in effect now would stay in place and it would just not cover the sale and we would still be in the same tenuous position perhaps if we are not on solid ground. Is there any further discussion on this?

Brother Neal McLean of Pleasant River Lodge No. 163. In the 1950’s our lodge burned to the ground. The Temple decided to rebuild the lodge even though Grand Lodge said, “No, you have to merge with Milo”. They didn’t do so, they rebuilt the lodge and Grand Master kicked them out of Grand Lodge for a period of a year until a new Grand Master reinstated them all. This after so many years is a bone of contention. Some of those Brothers never returned to that lodge. I just thought you might take that into consideration also.

M.W. George Pulkkinen: Thank you Brother. Are there any other comments or considerations, Brethren? All those in favor of the recommendation by the committee? All those opposed? It is a vote.

This second proposal makes you all legal Brethren. This is going to take away any cloud of illegality that you might have cloaked yourself with this morning. Because you voted the $60,000.00 but you did that contrary to the Standing Regulation that was on the books at the time. This will simply make you back in the good graces, shall we say?

Standing Regulation No. 43:, in its present form reads: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge Blanket Bond shall cover the Secretary and Treasurer of each lodge for an amount at least equal to all lodge funds in the hands of the Secretary and Treasurer.

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Standing Regulation No. 43: reads: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Maine will maintain a dedicated fund for the purpose of providing a self-insurance Bond, which shall cover Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers. Said self-insurance Bond shall be funded in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars [$50,000.00]. Lodges that have assets of more than that amount are cautioned to take steps to protect them.

Your Committee on Amendments recommends adoption of that language for S.R. 43, as proposed, and I so move.

Wor. Robert Haines: I move that the motion be amended to read that the Grand Lodge of Maine will maintain a dedicated fund for the purpose of providing a self Insurance Bond, which shall be funded by a $3.00 per capita assessment for two years; the amount to be determined. Motion to amend seconded.

M.W. George Pulkkinen: Opposed? Motion carries.

All those in favor of Bro. Haines amendment?

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We will now vote on the amended language for the proposed change in Standing Regulation No 43. He called on Brother Haines to read the amended motion: Standing Regulation No. 43: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Maine will maintain a dedicated fund for the purpose of providing a Self-insurance Bond, which shall cover all Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers. Said Self-insurance Bond shall be funded in the amount of a $3.00 per capita assessment for two years, the amount to be determined. Lodges that have assets in amounts greater than that are cautioned to take steps to protect them.

M.W. Brother Pulkkinen: We will now vote on the motion as amended. All those in favor? All opposed. It is a vote.

M.W. Brother Pulkkinen: The final piece of business that we have before us Brethren is a proposed repeal of Standing Regulation No. 57. Standing Regulation No. 57 established the Grand Lodge Advisory Council by action of this Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication in 1970. It reads in part as follows: Standing Regulation No. 57: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge hereby create THE GRAND LODGE ADVISORY COUNCIL to consist of the elected Grand Lodge officers, and all the Past Grand Masters. The purpose of the Grand Lodge Advisory Council shall be: A. To assist and advise the Most Worshipful Grand Master and other officers of this Grand Lodge who may seek the advice and assistance of the Council.

B. To give continuity and added strength to Grand Lodge programs and activities.

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C. To encourage and assist in presenting a clearer understanding of Masonry and its significance to Masons and others thereby strengthening the Image of the Fraternity.

Your Committee on Amendments recommends that this proposal be defeated. And I so move. Is there a second? Any discussion?

M.W. Robert R. Landry: I have found that the Advisory Council could be very helpful to me this year, several times on several questions. Past Grand Masters have been through this once and they quite often have a lot of the answers. They have never stepped forward and said, “You should do this”. They have only given advice when I asked for it. I agree, I would like to have this stay in place; it has helped me immensely. Thank you.

M.W. Brother Pulkkinen: You are advocating a yes vote? M.W. Brother Landry: Yes. M.W. Pulkkinen: All those in favor? Opposed? Thank you Brethren, the Advisory Council will continue in place. I would ask now if there are any other proposed amendments to the Constitution? Hearing none, I will proceed.

Respectfully submitted, George Pulkkinen Alan R. Heath Lester Smith M.W. Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report and that it be spread upon the record.

Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we accept this report. All those in favor? All opposed? It is a vote.

Pulkkinen: Tellers, do we have a Vote yet? Brethren, I will report to you the tallies of your vote: M.W. Wayne Adams received 283 votes. R.W. Robert Lobley received 220 votes and Wor. Wendell Graham received 203 votes. You have elected Brother Adams and Brother Lobley. Thank you Brethren.

M.W. Robert R. Landry: We will now have a little talk by M.W. Brother Jack Campbell from Vermont.

M.W. Jack Campbell: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Distinguished Guests, my Brothers and Friends of the Grand Lodge of Maine: The shock and word loss that was expressed by some of the medal recipients earlier here just occurred again when your Grand Master stepped back there and he said, “You’ve got about two minutes and you’re on”. Thank you, Grand Master.

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My Brothers, I think we’ve all been asked from time to time, “What do Masons do?”

Caught you right cold, doesn’t it? I suggest to you as you sit here and feel the warmth and brotherhood that permeates in this room, that there is a very obvious answer. This my Brothers is what we do. We meet together as Brothers, as friends with like-minded men of integrity and good character and we improve ourselves and each other mentally, morally, spiritually and we do that through beautiful symbolisms and allegories that all emanate from those basic tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth.

I think there is no better answer of who we are and what we do. I know of no Grand Jurisdiction where the basic tenants are community service, ritual and fundraising.

My Brothers, as long as we progress in the dark and change as our society and our younger Brothers need; remaining ever faithful to those three basic tenants that have served us over four centuries. We will indeed prosper centuries into the future.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, if I may be so bold as to speak on behalf of these your distinguished guests, we thank you and the members of your Grand Lodge for your gracious invitation, your very warm reception and your generous hospitality.

My sincere appreciation to you Most Worshipful Sir and to you my Brothers. God bless you all. God bless our gentle Craft.

M.W. Brother Jack Campbell was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Master called for the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence.

R.W. Gerald “Butch” Gannett, a member of that committee, reported that the Jurisprudence Committee had been unable to meet due to scheduling difficulties and therefore a report is not available. He indicated that the report will be in the proceedings. He made a motion that the vote on the report be postponed until next year. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren. [The report of the Jurisprudence Committee was received and is included with other reports not read at the Annual Session].

R.W. Jay Smith, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, made a presentation Most Worshipful Grand Master, I bring you the fraternal greetings of Brother Stephen Gardiner, the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. On his behalf, it is my pleasure to present to you his medallion for 2008 – 2009. In Pennsylvania, every Grand Master has the opportunity to creating a medallion for his two years. Brother Gardiner’s medallion in the middle has a Master Mason surrounded by five figures representing the Navy, the Marines, the Army, the Air Force and the Coast Guard. On the outside it says, “Protecting our Heritage for Future Generations”. It was his desire to honor those who have given their ultimate sacrifice for us for the freedom we have today. It is with great pleasure that I present this to you this medallion along with his Masonic Tie for the year. On his Masonic Tie, there is a five pointed star and the five points represent

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the five points of fellowship, the five I wills and the five I will not’s in the third degree. Most Worshipful Grand Master, it is with great pleasure that I make this presentation.

R.W. Brother Smith was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort Brother Randy Elliott to the East.

M.W. Robert R. Landry: Brother Randy, it gives me great pleasure to present you with this medal and pronounce you our newest Grand Lodge Ambassador.

Brother Randy Elliott: Thank you very much Grand Master. Applause by the Brethren.

The Grand Master directed the Grand Marshal to escort R.W. Kenneth White to the East.

R.W. Kenneth White: Most Worshipful Grand Master, on behalf of the Number One District, I would like to present you and the Grand Lodge with a check for One Thousand Dollars to be used toward the CHIPS Program from all of the lodges in the Number One District and the Masters and Wardens Association of the Number One District.

M.W. Robert R. Landry: Well, thank you very much. Applause of the Brethren.

R.W. Walter Kyllonen presented the report of the Insurance Committee: INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT In Grand Lodge Portland, ME May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Hartford Agency in Lewiston was sold last year to Northeast Bank Insurance Group. The personnel we dealt with from Hartford Agency relocated to Northeast Bank Insurance Group in Auburn. There has been no affect on our insurance policies or the service we enjoyed with Hartford Agency. The Grand Lodge Insurance Committee met recently with the Northeast Bank Insurance Group to discuss the status of both the Membership Liability Insurance policy and the Group Property Insurance policy covering individual Lodges. The Membership Liability coverage from the original per member cost of $.78 in 2007 was reduced to $.72 per member in 2008. The $.72 per member cost will remain the same for 2009 when the policy renews on June 1st. An umbrella option is available for consideration with renewal of the policy for 2009 and will be addressed later in this report. The number of Lodges listed on the Group Property policy now numbers 56. This is up from 34

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Lodges listed in the Grand Lodge Insurance Committee report in 2008. Two Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star have insured contents with the group coverage offered by Northeast Bank Insurance Group. One significant claim was filed against the Group Property Insurance policy as Northern Star Lodge #28 in North Anson experienced a “Shock Loss,”a total loss in a fire. The questionnaire for applying to Northeast Bank Insurance Group to obtain Group Property Insurance has remained the same as last year but using an email address for a contact person is now an option, as this has become a more efficient means of communication. This report will address typical questions asked during the process of obtaining property coverage.

The typical questions asked when applying for insurance by Lodges with the Grand Lodge Master policy will be sent to all Lodges via a monthly newsletter. There are four typically asked questions dealing with; coverage territory, proof of insurance by tenants, filing claims and property insurance for other groups meeting in Lodges.

Our liability coverage includes the United States of America ( including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and Canada. Lodges need to keep on file proof of liability insurance by tenants and renters. Our insurance does not cover others using our Lodges for non-Masonic activities. The first thing a Lodge representative needs to do when a situation occurs constituting a claim or potential claim is to notify the Northeast Bank Insurance Group so they may assist with the situation. Waiting while estimating damages could hamper the claim process. A misconception exists that a Lodge can insure the property of other groups such as the Order of the Eastern Star. The Lodge can only insure what it owns and not the property of others meeting in their facility.

One important aspect of applying for property coverage through the Grand Lodge Master Insurance policy is the assurance that the property is insured for the appropriate replacement value. Most Lodges switching to the Grand Lodge Master policy have found that their coverage has increased and in some cases significantly.

The folks at Northeast Bank Insurance Group work diligently to ensure a Lodge is properly valued before providing the insurance coverage. Why is this important? It is important because of the Coinsurance Clause in each property insurance policy.

As an example, assume a building is worth $100,000 and is insured for $40,000 with a $1,000 deductible and an 80% coinsurance clause. The building burns and is a total loss as was the case for Northern Star Lodge #28. The maximum paid would be $40,000, the policy limit even though the policy may have been written for replacement cost. It is not the insurance carrier’s responsibility to insure to value.

That is the responsibility of the policyholders. To demonstrate the coinsurance penalty, if the loss amount was $10,000 it would be calculated as follows: $40,000 divided by $80,000 (applying the 80% coinsurance clause on the $100,000 property limit) would equal ½ times $10,000 loss amount or $5,000 minus the $1,000 deductible or $4,000. Rebuilding in either example would be difficult due to the inadequate insurance coverage.

Hanover Insurance Company, the insurance carrier Northeast Bank Insurance Group is dealing with for the Grand Lodge Master Insurance policy, assesses risk as our

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policy comes up for renewal on June 1st of each year. One area they have tightened up on is Life Safety issues in Lodges seeking consideration for their property coverage. They are now insisting on Lodges having installed emergency exit lights for power outages, having a means of emergency egress from each floor and installation of hardwired smoke detectors. The company will take a harder look at the age of the building prior to approving insurance. At the present time, Lodges are being offered insurance by filling out the questionnaire and providing pictures of the building. In the future, Lodge buildings constructed prior to 1950 will be inspected to assess risk prior to offering insurance coverage. The insurance committee urges the Lodges that have not yet considered the Grand Lodge Master policy property coverage to fill out a questionnaire provided on the Grand Lodge website or by contacting our insurance agency at 1-800-284-5989 ext 3480. The higher the number of Lodges enrolled in this insurance the lower the risk factor becomes. This is one way Lodges can help one another. When the insurance company evaluates the risk involved with providing our insurance they obviously consider premium dollars versus potential disasters such as “Shock Losses.” The total premiums paid to Hanover Insurance Company including our Membership Liability coverage and the property coverage for 56 Lodges is approximately $70,000. It would not be beyond comprehension that a few “Shock Losses” or total losses could jeopardize our group insurance. The value of group insurance is consistent coverage at the lowest possible price.

Our membership liability coverage, which is separate from the group property insurance for Lodge buildings, provides each Lodge with $1,000,000 worth of insurance with $2,000,00 in the aggregate. This means if two Lodges get sued for $1,000,000 each the coverage is depleted for every Lodge. We have an opportunity to obtain umbrella insurance to add to this coverage. We can add $1,000,000 on top of what we already have for approximately $.10 per member or $2,000,000 for an additional $.15 per member.

The Grand Lodge Insurance Committee unanimously recommends the voting members of this Grand Lodge session consider adding a $1,000,000 umbrella to the Membership Liability policy for approximately $.10 per member.

Grand Master, on behalf of the Grand Lodge Insurance Committee, I request that this report be accepted and spread upon the records of this Grand Lodge session.

Respectfully submitted, Van E. Sullivan Walter C. Smythe Frederick B. Lunt Jr Walter E. Kyllonen, Chairman Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we accept this report. All those in favor? Opposed? Motion passes.

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R.W. Kyllonen: Brethren, you have an option to have an umbrella insurance added to the Membership Liability, so that would add another million dollars. It is a matter of whether you want it or you don’t want it. It’s ten cents per member added to what you already pay. You are paying $.72 now so it would be about $.82. I would make a motion that we add a million dollar umbrella to the membership liability insurance.

Motion seconded.

Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we add a million dollar umbrella to our membership liability insurance. All those in favor? Those opposed?

It is a vote.

The Grand Master called on Wor. Wendell Graham for his REPORT OF THE CHIPS COMMITTEE In Grand Lodge Portland, ME May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine and Most Worshipful Brother Landry: The CHIPS program that was first brought to Maine by Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brian Paradis, has evolved from a small beginning to today’s computerized system. From its start using the VHS cameras in the late 1990’s the total number of children that have participated in the program has grown to over thirty-five thousand.

The first program being offered in 1998 produced a modest number of children participating. However, today we schedule upwards of one hundred plus programs each year throughout the state with the number reaching upwards of three thousand children each year. So, as the reception by the public grows, so must the program continue to grow. This growth has resulted in the establishment of our website www.mechip.org which through the joint effort of Masonic CHIP International we are better able to monitor more efficiently and update our scheduled programs. Now let us fast forward and take a look at what the future has in store for the MeChip program. Within the next few months all of the CHIPS Coordinators will be equipped with computers to keep Maine updated with the technology needed to continue to have the most comprehensive Child ID system available.

The website is constantly being updated to enable us to maintain a scheduling system whereby each coordinator is able to monitor their CHIPS schedule as needed to provide the best service possible to the public. So all of those who are coordinators would you please stand up?

And all of those that have participated with the CHIPS program would you please stand up? Well, we got quite a rise out of that.

These volunteers received a round of applause from the Brethren.

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Thank you, now Most Worshipful and fellow Brethren, I would like to introduce you to Most Worshipful Harland Hitchings, our Past Grand Master that has devoted over ten years to making this program the success it is.

M.W. Harland S. Hitchings was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

Wor Brother Graham: Most Worshipful, I would move that this report be accepted and spread upon the record. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

The Grand Master called for a motion to have all those reports that have not been read to be accepted.

On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the reports that have not been read.

Wor. John Irovando delivered a prayer before the close of business for the day.

The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge of Maine from Labor to Refreshment at 4:00 p m.

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The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge of Maine from Refreshment to Labor at 9:00 a.m.

Wor. W. Daniel Hill, Assistant Grand Chaplain delivered a prayer, which was followed by a Piano Solo by Wor. Clyde Roth.

The Grand Master called for the Report of the Committee on Memorials, delivered

by Wor. and Reverend Norman F. Rust, Grand Chaplain: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMORIALS In Grand Lodge Portland, ME May 6, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: It is with a profound sense of loss and sorrow that we are called upon to memorialize and celebrate the life of one of our permanent members: Most Worshipful Harold Leroy Chute, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Maine from 1968-1969.

Our Most Worshipful Brother was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) on September 21, 1921, the son of Kenneth K and Hilda M (Stoddart) Chute. He graduated from MacDonald High School in Middleton, Nova Scotia (Canada) in 1940, and from Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1944. In 1953, Ohio State University conferred upon him a Master's degree. Most Worshipful Brother Chute earned his Doctorial Degree in 1955 from the University of Toronto, Canada.

His passion for education was life-long. He became an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine at Orono in 1949, and became a Full Professor there in 1955, a position he held for 22 years. Dalhousie University in Dalhousie, Nova Scotia (Canada) bestowed upon Dr. Chute an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in 1958.

Dr. Chute was a pioneer in disease control in poultry, which involved research, diagnosis, and the development of disease control programs. His knowledge of this field was international. He was well respected and known for his lectures and over 200 articles published in this field.

In 1977, he founded and was President of Chute Chemical Company which specialized in industrial chemical products some of which were patented. Our Most Worshipful Brother retired from the company in 1995.

Bro. Chute was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on February 14, 1951 in Mechanics Lodge #66 in Orono, Maine, and was elected Master of his lodge in 1958. He was a member of several Masonic Bodies including Old Town Chapter #65 of Royal Arch Masons, Bangor Council #5 of Royal and Select Masters, St. John's Commandery #3 in Bangor. He also was a member of Scottish Rite, and a

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Past Potentate of Anah Shrine in Bangor. Brother Chute was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. On September 21, 1971, Most Worshipful Brother Chute was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33rd degree of the Supreme Council.

He had a passion for working with the youth. Brother Chute was founder and first President of the Maine DeMolay and Pine Tree Youth Foundation, and was also founder of Orono Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls.

We are taught in Scripture not to “hide our light under a bushel�. Our Most Worshipful Brother let his light shine as he became involved in civic affairs. Dr. Chute was elected to and became a member of the Orono Town Council and was privileged to serve as its first Mayor. Many boards and foundations received his vast knowledge and keen interest in business. Dr. Chute devoted his life to philanthropic endeavors.

Most Worshipful Brother Harold Leroy Chute became the husband of the former Marion Baker on August 9, 1947 and they celebrated 61 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, two daughters: Pamela Chute of Brewer, and Mrs. Alan J. (Hazel Lee) Richard of Arundel, Maine. Also surviving are his daughter-in-law, Carla J. Chute of Egan, Minnesota, and two granddaughters (Courtney and Alanna).

His son, Cameron, predeceased him in 2007.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Church of Universal Fellowship, with The Rev. Lorna Stuart celebrating his life. Dr. and Mrs. Chute were active members of that parish. On September 14, 2008, the officers and members of Mechanics Lodge #66 held a Masonic service celebrating his entrance into the Celestial Lodge above. The service was at the Church of Universal Fellowship.

Brother Leslie L. Newton, Jr. penned this poem which I would like to read as a tribute to Most Worshipful Harold Leroy Chute.

REQUIEM FOR A MASON Again, we have lost one of our own.

The Grand Architect has called him home.

Freed from his labors and daily strife He enjoys the promise of Eternal Life.

He wore his apron with Masonic pride.

True to its tenets life's road he plied, Guided on his path by the Architect's hand, Achieving the goals that He had planned.

Now we mourn the loss of our Brother A friend and Mason unlike any other.

Still we are heartened, His love be praised, By the Architect's hand our Brother is raised.

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So mote it be.

Leslie L. Newton, Jr. Copyright, 2001 Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Norman F Rust, Grand Chaplain Wor. Dwynal R. Grass Wor. Leslie M Gray Grand Master, I move the acceptance of this report and that it be printed in the proceedings of this Grand Jurisdiction. The motion was second and carried by vote of the Brethren.

The Grand Master called for a moment of silence in respect for our departed Most Worshipful Grand Master.

Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry presented Wor. Norman F. Rust with a Plaque, which read: The 2009 GRAND MASTERS AWARD OF RECOGNITION. In recognition of your ten years of service to the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. and your devotion and dedication to the duties of that office and the Craft. Presented to Rev. Norman F. Rust, Worshipful Grand Chaplain, 1999 – 2009 Wor. Norman Rust was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

Wor. Norman Rust: One of the consistent things that happens in the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine are the surprises that come along. Almost everyone that has received an award has been surprised. I just want to let you know that I have been very proud to have been appointed by Most Worshipful Brian Paradis to this position and have served several Grand Masters since. It has been one of joys of my professional life. I will have been ordained forty-five years in the ministry on June 20th, and these ten years that I have had the privilege of serving as a Grand Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of Maine have brought me many friendships and many happy memories. I hope I have given back to the lodge something at least of what I have gotten myself. There are so many Brothers who have touched my life and have kept me going during these ten years that they are too numerous to name. All of you have had a part in that. I am truly thankful and thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as Grand Chaplain and I shall appreciate this plaque all the days of my life.

Wor. Brother Norman Rust was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

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The Grand Secretary presented the: REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TRIALS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 6, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: During the past year no hearings have been requested by any suspended Brethren or presented before the Trial Commissioners for findings and recommendations. Each suspended Brother has the right to a fair and impartial Masonic hearing but he must request it. No Brother who has been suspended this past year has done so.

Accordingly, any pending suspensions are to be dealt with directly at Grand Lodge.

Respectfully submitted, John D. Bunker, Chairman W. Louis Greenier, II N. James Coolong Trial Commissioners R.W. Hollis G. Dixon: Most Worshipful Grand Master, we do have three reports of cases of suspension that must be dealt with at this Annual Communication.

M.W. Grand Master: You may proceed.

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Respectfully submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary M.W. Grand Master, I move that this report be accepted and that the recommendation therein contained be upheld.

The motion was second and carried by vote of the Brethren.

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Respectfully submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary M.W. Grand Master, I move that this report be accepted and that the recommendation therein contained be upheld. The motion was seconded and carried by vote of the Brethren.

Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, while wearing a baseball hat, which was designed by Wor. W. Daniel Hill, Representative to the Maine Veterans Homes, reported that he had been requested by Brother Hill to wear the hat while explaining its significance.

A number of these baseball hats has been purchased by Brother Hill for resale to Masons in Maine with the profits going to the benefit of Masonic Veterans. The printing on the hat says: Support Our Veterans – Masons Do! Every time we sell one of these hats, one of our Masonic Veterans in the Veterans’ Home, gets a free hat. They cherish these very much.

The Veterans’ Home in Togus informed us that they needed some new Hymnals.

Through Wayne Adams and a few of the boys, we bought them one hundred new Hymnals and we delivered them down there. The Chaplain down there thanked us very much. He said, our Hymnals were in pretty sad shape. You know, the ones we had were given to us used in 1941.

The Grand Master called on Dan Hill to speak about the hats.

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R.W. Dan Hill. This is an additional hat. Last year, this design was in Royal Blue; we replaced it this year with the same design, same hat with white. Last year we sold at the cost of the hat and all the money went back into more hats and now we’re selling jackets also, an insulated jacket which you’ll have an opportunity to see. We sold nearly $ 5,000.00 worth of these caps to be given to Veterans. The program is one in which – for those that don’t understand how this works – you buy a hat and you put your name on the inside with a “God bless you,” the Branch of your service or some little message and you hand it to a Veteran, any Veteran, if you don’t have a Veteran you want to give it to, just give it to me or any of the volunteers at Togus or the Veteran’s Home and we take it there on your behalf. So that’s basically what the program is. Our intention is to give a hat to every Veteran in the State of Maine.

Don’t hestitate to buy one, wear it yourself and promote the program and give one to a Veteran. I have lodges now that are ordering as many as fifty and I will mail those to you. What they do is sell them to their own members. This hat at seven dollars for one; six dollars for any combination of the two or any quantity. You’re going to get your money back. If you want to sell them in your lodge for any charitable purpose; sell them for a little more money and gain a little and give it to a program that you have in your lodge. That is a suggestion. The jackets are available today. I have three sizes with me today. They will be down stairs; it’s insulated with a zip out liner; you can have either of the two logos put on the breast pocket and your name and title on the right breast. They are selling me those jackets at cost. The jacket itself is a seventy dollar jacket but the little silk screen company up in Bingham is making the jackets and hats for me at cost. I can sell these jackets to you for forty-two dollars. Come down and take a look at them.Most Worshipful, thank you for this opportunity. Wear that hat in good health!

Grand Master: Brother Grand Secretary, do we have any unfinished business?

Wor. Robert Ward read the report of the COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 6, 2009 Most Worshipful Grand Master, The Committee on Unfinished Business has taken care of everything we know of except the one item I brought to you. I move the acceptance of this verbal report.

Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that we accept this report. All those in favor? It is a vote. [The written report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was received and is included with other reports not read at the Annual Session].

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Bangor, Maine on the first Tuesday in May of 2010. The motion was seconded by the Deputy Grand Master.

Grand Master: It has been moved and supported that the next Grand Lodge session be held in Bangor, Maine. All those in favor? It is a vote.

Deputy Grand Master: Most Worshipful, I was really thinking of Fort Kent but I tried to give you guys a break.

Grand Secretary: Most Worshipful, a short time ago we received correspondence from M.W. Richard Fletcher, the Executive Director of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. He expressed his regret that he would not be able to be here today and asked that we make a presentation of two “Twain Awards.”

Last year, there were seventeen Twain Awards awarded throughout the country and two of the them were presented to Maine lodges. This year the numbers are similar and we have two Twain Awards to be presented this morning. I would ask that R.W. Walter Kyllonen step up on the stage and accept the award for St. Aspinquid Lodge.

THE MARK TWAIN AWARD On April 1, 2009, the Masonic Service Association of North America announced the 2008 winners of the, “Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness.”

The Twain Award recognizes Lodge leadership for asserting a uniquely Masonic identity both within the Lodge and throughout the community.

Once again two of those prestigious awards are being presented to Maine Lodges.

St. Aspinquid Lodge No. 198 has achieved national recognition based upon its 2008 Lodge submission to the Mark Twain Award competition.

The Lodge tripled membership participation levels with activities based on an action plan that created new opportunities in Masonic education, community involvement and member recognition.

They started with an action plan and finished the year by regaining the momentum necessary to provide for the varied needs of their membership and the community.

On behalf of the Masonic Service Association, our Grand Master is pleased to present St. Aspinquid Lodge No. 198 with the 2008 Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness. Congratulations.

R.W. Walter Kyllonen: Thank you very much. I accept this on behalf of Worshipful Master Matthew Blake. He sends his apologies that he was not able to be here today.

The boys have to work as you well know. I will present this to them on Friday on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Maine.

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The Brethren accorded St Aspinquid Lodge a standing ovation.

Grand Secretary: I would now like to ask that Wor. Richard Rhoda come forward to accept the Twain Award for the Maine Lodge of Research.

THE MARK TWAIN AWARD On April 1, 2009, the Masonic Service Association of North America announced the 2008 winners of the, “Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness.”

The Twain Award recognizes Lodge leadership for asserting a uniquely Masonic identity both within the Lodge and throughout the community.

Once again two of those prestigious awards are being presented to Maine Lodges.

The Maine Lodge of Research has achieved national recognition based upon its 2008 Lodge submission to the Mark Twain Award competition.

The Maine Lodge of Research wanted the public to be aware of the various paths to self-improvement in addition to concerns for brotherhood and charity. They intended to promote Freemasonry as an educational opportunity, which will enhance the individual’s and community’s enjoyment of the seven liberal arts and sciences.”

They decided to let Mozart, an 18th century Freemason, provide a new experience.

The Maine Lodge of Research improved Masonic awareness through member and community education by making available to the public a production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”

On behalf of the Masonic Service Association, our Grand Master is pleased to present the Maine Lodge of Research with the 2008 Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Masonic Awareness. Congratulations.

Wor. Richard Rhoda: Brethren, I have nothing to say except, thank you!

The Brethren accorded the Maine Lodge of Research a standing ovation.

Grand Master: The Grand Secretary tells me that we have no further business to come before this Grand Lodge, so I will declare this session of Grand Lodge at recess. We will have Installation immediately in this room and it will be under the direction of Most Worshipful George Pulkkinen.

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INSTALLATION OF 2009-2010 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. The Grand Marshal conducted the Grand Lodge Officers out of the Lodge hall.

Most Worshipful George P. Pulkkinen: Thank you Brethren and Ladies. Welcome.

We are about to start this installation, as we start this 191st Year of Freemasonry, as our own jurisdiction as opposed to being part of the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Brother Grand Marshal, would you escort the Grand Lodge into our hall at this time?

The procession of Grand Lodge officers was led into the hall by the Kora Highlanders playing the bagpipes and drums.

M.W. George Pulkkinen, the Installing Master, called on the Grand Marshal to escort the Past Grand Masters out of the hall for the purpose of escorting our Grand Master into the Lodge Hall.

The Kora Highlanders escorted the Past Grand Masters and the Grand Master into the hall.

M.W. Pulkkinen: Thank you Ladies and Brethren. I would like you to join me in thanking the Kora Highlanders for their music today. They are: Brother Chuck Kinser; Right Worshipful Rob Underwood; Brother Rob Simmons; Brother Chet Matthews; Brother Pete Higgins and Brother Mike Mowes. Thank you so much Brethren for being here and adding so much music to the festivities.

M.W. Brother Pulkkinen called on M.W. Roger P. Snelling for the opening remarks.

M.W. Roger P. Snelling: Greetings my Brethren and Ladies to the 190th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine. At this important milestone in our history, we have completed 189 years of service to God and to Mankind. My name is Roger Snelling and at this time I would like to introduce those Past Grand Masters, who will install of officers who will lead our fraternity for the ensuing year: Past Grand Masters, M.W. George Pulkkinen; M.W. Wayne Adams; M.W. Robert Damon; M.W. Claire Tusch; M.W. Harland Hitchings; M.W. Charles Ridlon and M.W. Gerald Leighton.

My Brethren, there is no doubt that Masonry has in her quiet and unobtrusive way played a major part in the development of our peculiar civilization. Side by side the Church and the School and the Masonic lodge has made its contribution to the moral, religious and social life of the community. Its work is with the clay of human character. No man has ever knelt at a Masonic Altar without being a better man for that experience. I’m sure you will agree with me. No man can live by his Masonic obligation without thereby becoming a better neighbor, a better husband, a better father, a better citizen and a better man. My Brethren, Freemasonry today is in a

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precarious position. Our membership is diminishing. In 1978, we enjoyed a membership of approximately forty thousand. Today, approximately twenty-one thousand. A drop of nineteen thousand. Try to figure that out in about thirty years.

Maine Masonry has flourished and survived because there have, in every generation, been great and noble men given to their fraternity the best works of their heart and mind and hands. It is up to you through your efforts and knowledge and zeal to improve this ongoing situation. Being installed and being presented gold collars and distinguished aprons means that you have to work harder than ever. And that’s no fooling. Out ancient Brethren were once admonished to be up and doing and no longer waste the days in idleness. Let the time that is past suffice for size and limitation. Are we today in a similar situation? It is our sacred duty to preserve Masonry’s purity and to pass it on unchanged to those who shall come after us. With no landmark cast down and no jewel untarnished. Finally, my Brethren, in the words of the immortal Drummond, “As you love Masonry, whatever betides come prosperity, come adversity, adhere with unflinching tenacity To the Ancient usages of the Craft.” Now above where I’m standing, there are letters on the wall, right next to the ceiling. On the arch, next to the curve. I would venture to say that not too many know they’re there. But they are there and those words say: “Spes Mea In Deo Est. “My hope is in God.” My Brethren and Ladies, our hope is in God. Thank You. Applause!

M.W. George Pulkkinen: Thank you Roger. Brother Marshal, you will conduct to the East, the Grand Master Elect of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine.

R.W. William Stretton, Installing Marshal, conducted M.W. Robert R. Landry to the East for Installation.

M.W. Brother Landry was conducted to the Alter where the Installing Chaplain, Rev. Norman Rust, delivered the prayer.

M.W. George Pulkkinen, Installing Master, administered the Obligation to Brother Landry.

The Installing Marshal then conducted the Grand Master Elect to the East where he was installed as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine by M.W. George P. Pulkkinen. The Grand Master was conducted to the Oriental Chair in the East, where he was accorded the Public Grand Honors by the Brethren.

Following the installation, Ms. Ashley Lawrence sang a Solo, “The Star Spangled Banner.” She was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren and their Guests.

M.W. Wayne Adams administered the obligation and installed R.W. W. Louis Greenier, II as Deputy Grand Master.

R.W. Lester Smith was the Installing Marshal for the remaining portion of the Installation Ceremonies.

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M.W. Robert V. Damon administered the obligation to the Elected Grand Lodge Officers.

M.W. Robert V. Damon installed the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden.

M.W. Claire V. Tusch installed the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary.

M.W. Wayne T. Adams administered the obligation and installed the District Deputy Grand Masters.

M.W. Harland S. Hitchings administered the obligation to the Grand Chaplains, Grand Lecturers, the Grand Historian, Grand Marshal and the Grand Organists.

M.W. Harland S. Hitchings installed the Grand Chaplains.

M.W. Charles E. Ridlon installed the Grand Marshal.

M.W. Harland S. Hitchings installed the Grand Deacons and Grand Stewards.

M.W. George P. Pulkkinen obligated and installed the District Educational Representatives.

M.W. Charles E. Ridlon installed the Grand Sword Bearer and the Grand Standard Bearer.

M.W. George P. Pulkkinen installed the Grand Historian and the Grand Librarian.

M.W. Robert V. Damon installed the Grand Lecturers.

M.W. Gerald S. Leighton installed the Grand Organists and the Grand Tyler.

Following the installation of the District Educational Representatives, M.W. Brother Pulkkinen explained that, although this position was created more than twenty-five years ago, no language has ever been written for the installation ceremony. R.W. Loy Mitchell wrote the language used today for the installation. We were almost without it today, however, Brother Harry Grinder’s wife faxed a copy of it to the Grand Lodge office this morning. He also recommended to the Grand Master that a committee be appointed to draft the language to be used in the future for the installation of the District Educational Representatives.

M.W. George P. Pulkkinen called on the Installing Marshal to make his Official Proclamation.

R.W. Lester F. Smith made his Official Proclamation.

R.W. Jack Lagerquist delivered the Charge to the Grand Wardens.

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M.W. Harland S. Hitchings delivered the Charge to the Craft.

M.W. George P. Pulkkinen thanked the Grand Master for the privilege of serving as the Installing Grand Master and thanked his Installing Suite for the wonderful job they did.

M.W. Robert R. Landry thanked everyone for coming to Grand Lodge this day. He thanked Bill Stretton, Jack Lagerquist and Lester Smith for being a part of the Installation Ceremony. He also thanked the Past Grand Masters that conducted the Installation Ceremony in such a excellent manner.

He also thanked the Grand Lodge officers who served the Grand Lodge of Maine during the past year. He stated that he was sure that next year, with the work that R.W. Pete Forrest is doing with his membership Committee, that we will show an increase in membership for the first time in over fifty years.

Everyone here believes in Masonry or you wouldn’t be here. Talk with a young man today, tell him of the lifelong friendships he will make, tell him of the beauties he will see in Masonry, tell your friends of the great times you have had in Masonry, you’ll both be glad you did. Lastly, I want to thank my wife, Diane for all that she has put up with this year and all she’s going to have to this next year. I just want to thank everybody for everything. I’ll tell you, it’s been a great trip. Thank you.

The Brethren and their guests accorded the Grand Master a standing ovation.

The Grand Master called for Rev. Brother Norman Rust to the East and officially made him a Chaplain Emeritus. He was accorded a standing ovation by the Brethren.

Wor. Thomas Heath delivered the closing charge.

Wor. Norman Rust was joined by the four Assistant Grand Chaplains at the Alter for the closing prayer.

Most Worshipful Robert R. Landry, Grand Master, closed the Grand Lodge of Maine in Ample Form at 11:58 a.m.

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ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2009-2010 Robert R. Landry, (49/95) M.W. Grand Master W. Louis Greenier, II, (170/209) R.W. Deputy Grand Master Robert J. Landry, (35) R.W. Senior Grand Warden David J. Billings, (76) R.W. Junior Grand Warden Harold E. McKenney, Jr., (83) R.W. Grand Treasurer Hollis G. Dixon, (219) R.W. Grand Secretary Kenneth E. White (72)............................R.W.D.D.G.M ... lst Dist Dennis W. Bryant (78) ...........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 2nd Dist Darrell K. E. Kelley (188) ......................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 3rd Dist Theodore S. Russell (4/19) .....................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 4th Dist Lawrence W. Budden (149) ...................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 5th Dist E. Fritz Day (86/87)................................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 6th Dist Jeffrey W. Sukeforth (6/82) ...................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 7th Dist Myron E. Hersom (68) ...........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 8th Dist Brian S. Messing (15) ............................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 9th Dist Charles J. DiPerri, Jr. (3/204) .................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 10th Dist Robert D. Stratton (35) ...........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 11th Dist Frederick R. Milligan, Jr. (113) .............R.W.D.D.G.M ... 12th Dist Robert J. Farmer (116) ...........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 13th Dist Harry W. Grinder (8/155) .......................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 14th Dist B. Dana Leathers (38/202/204) .............R.W.D.D.G.M ... 15th Dist Brian A. Levasseur (13) .........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 16th Dist Walter W. Lamb, Jr. (12/127) ...............R.W.D.D.G.M ... 17th Dist Carl J. Marsano (9/162) .........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 18th Dist R. Matthew Ferris (143/213) ..................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 19th Dist Richard J. Halacy (97) ...........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 20th Dist Norris M. Reddish (140).........................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 21st Dist Ronald P. Green, Sr. (49) .......................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 22nd Dist Richard N. Bergeron, Jr. (73) .................R.W.D.D.G.M ... 23rd Dist George W. Sargent, Jr. (26/93/172)........R.W.D.D.G.M ... 24th Dist Newell H. Farrington (25) ......................W. Grand Senior Deacon Ronald S. Murphy (65) ...........................W. Grand Junior Deacon Ronald W. Fowle, II (95)........................W. Grand Steward Donald J. McDougal (44) ......................W. Grand Steward Donald W. King (49) ..............................W. Grand Steward Michael I. Theriault (194).......................W. Grand Steward Thomas A. Heath (31/203) .....................W. Grand Marshal Vernon J. Harmon (26) ...........................W. Grand Pursuivant Randy L. Adams (137) ...........................W. Grand Pursuivant David A. Hasey (87/174) ........................W. Grand Sword Bearer Howard C. Weymouth (109) ..................W. Grand Standard Bearer Raymond G. Locke (146) .......................R.W. Grand Lecturer Robert H. Gillahan (65/66) .....................R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer Alexander G. Lyle, III (62/82) ...............R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer Harland M. Harnden (156) .....................R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer

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James R. May (72) .........................................R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer George W. McLean (184) ..............................R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer Ralph E. Pennell, Jr. (91)...............................R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer Richard L. Rhoda (96) ...................................W. Grand Historian James E. Dufresne (9/183).............................W. Grand Librarian Martin L. Perfit (65) ......................................W. Grand Chaplain Dwynal R. Grass (72) ....................................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain W. Daniel Hill (28) ........................................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain Lawrence J. Wescott, Jr. (86/152) .................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain (dec. 5/21/09) Ronald W. Smith (26)....................................W. & Rev. Asst. Grand Chaplain Dwight C. Whitney, Sr. (91)..........................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain John T. Irovando (170/214) ...........................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain Mark E. Rustin (69) .......................................W. Asst. Grand Chaplain Norman F. Rust (18/132) ...............................W. Grand Chaplain Emeritus John E. Moulton (184/198) ............................W. Grand Organist Alexander H. Phillips (185) ...........................W. Grand Organist Patrick D. Kaloustian (35) .............................W. Grand Organist Clyde A. Roth (41) ........................................W. Grand Organist Brewster H. Staples (121) ..............................W. Grand Organist Ronald S. Hoyle (163) ...................................W. Grand Organist Stanley L. Reed (44) ......................................Bro. Grand Tyler DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES 2008-2009 V.W. Neal R. Haines (170) ........................... District 1 V.W. Norman L. Howe (78).......................... District 2 V.W. Allan E. Alley Jr. (188)........................ District 3 V.W. Sheldon W. Heath (4/19/71) ................ District 4 V.W. Tracy K. Lord (52/149) ....................... District 5 V.W. Alfred C. Haskell, Jr. (217).................. District 6 V.W. Keryn P. Annis (82) ............................. District 7 V.W. Daniel I. Dolloff (102) ......................... District 8 V.W. Joel B. Parsons (15) ............................. District 9 V.W. Bruce A. Alexander, Jr. (103) ............. District 10 V.W. William M. Layman (106/110) ............ District 11 V.W. Arthur C. Thompson, Jr. (146) ............ District 12 V.W. Reginald L. Moody (28) ...................... District 13 V.W. Toby D. Williams (155) ....................... District 14 V.W. Clinton H. Coolidge, Sr. (156) ............ District 15 V.W. Charles E. Micklon (94/153) ............... District 16 V.W. Christian A. Ratliff (1/180/183) .......... District 17 V.W. Chad E. Poitras (42/115) ..................... District 18 V.W. Lawrence M. Vennell (76) .................. District 19 (VACANT) ................................................... District 20 (VACANT) ................................................... District 21 V.W. Reed F. Carson, Jr. (75) ....................... District 22 V.W. Frank T. Palmer (12)............................ District 23 V.W. Carleton H. Norris, III (172) ................ District 24

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STANDING COMMITTEES (First name on the list is Chairman) Thomas A. Heath

On Credentials Alan R. Heath

James R. Heath

Hollis G. Dixon

On Returns David A. Walker

Frank M. Theriault, Jr.

Robert W. Ferguson

On Grievances and Appeals Edward L. King

Randy L. Adams

Richard L. Rhoda

On History of Masonry in Maine Phillip E. Hopkins

Stephen E. Nichols

Bradford D. Blake

On Dispensations and Charters Roger O. Easley, Sr.

Raymond G. Locke

George P. Pulkkinen Paul L. Hazard C. Herbert Annis, Jr.

On Amendments to the Constitution Alan R. Heath

Lester F. Smith

On Masonic Jurisprudence Robert W. Ferguson

Gerald W. Gannett

On Fraternal Relations Claire V. Tusch

John E. Anagnostis

John K. Caldwell

On Condition of the Fraternity Bradford D. Blake

Ryan J. Paradis

Hollis G. Dixon

On Library and Museum James E. Dufresne

John W. Skillin

R. Timothy Martel Donald J. McDougal

On Masonic Education and Lodge Service Steven P. Mairs Donald L. Rogerson Christian A. Ratliff

Lester F. Smith Thomas A. Heath

Randy L. Adams

On Doings of Grand Officers Gerald C. Pickard

Vernon G. Bean

Robert B. Ward

On Unfinished Business Gerald C. Pickard

Hollis G. Dixon

Alan R. Heath Raymond G. Locke Hollis G. Dixon

On Ritual N. James Coolong On By-laws Bradford D. Blake

W. Louis Greenier, II Dwynal R. Grass Robert G. W. Lobley

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Norman F. Rust

Walter E. Kyllonen

John D. Bunker

On Memorials Dwynal R. Grass

Leslie M. Gray

On Insurance Van E. Sullivan Frederick B. Lunt, Jr.

Walter C. Smythe

Commissioners of Trials W. Louis Greenier, II M. Ray Bradford, Jr.

N. James Coolong

Judge Advocate Richard L. Rhoda

Guy F. Chapman

Frank M. Theriault, Jr. Randy L. Adams

Ronald G. Forrest

Lester F. Smith

On Public Relations Robert D. Stratton

E. Fritz Day

On Scholarships Edward O’Brien Kenneth L. Richardson Harold E. McKenney, Jr.

Raymond J. McLellan Gerald W. Gannett

On Membership Patrick C. Whitney Charles E. Ridlon

Lawrence E. Webber

On Youth Michael H. Acker

Richard E. Goodness

The Maine Mason Editorial Board George P. Pulkkinen (editor)

Wendell T. Graham Clifford L. Boaz James D. Dwyer John F. Smith, III Steven W. Bucknam

On Child Identification Harland S. Hitchings Dwynal R. Grass Andrew E. Matlins Albert L. Smith, III Ivan L. Howard, Jr.

Peter Davis Couture Ralph E. Clarke William R. Mitchell Kenneth E. White Donald W. Pratt

District Coordinators Robert W. Sawyer, IV (1, 2, 3, 24) Gerald Gannett (18, 19) Frederic B. Campbell (11, 13, 15, 16, 20, 23) Jeffrey H. Hamlin (5, 6, 21) Wendall T. Graham (10, 14, 17) William J. Grosser (4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 22)

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Donald A. Savage Robert J. Farmer Robert A. Hoyt Conrad D. Rollins Reginald L. Moody Randy E. Rudge Jeffrey H. Hamlin

Arrangements for Annual Communication Kenneth L. Richardson Randy L. Adams William H. Stretton Hollis G. Dixon Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Web Master Edward L. King

R. Timothy Martel Theodore S. Russell Robert D. Stratton Colby A. Waugh Anthony Feldpausch

Ambassador Coordinators Lester F. Smith Robert J. Farmer B. Dana Leathers Donald L. Rogerson Bradley J. Marin

Ralph G. Knowles Emerson L. Dyer, Jr. William M. Layman Robert H. Gillahan Frederick Milligan, Jr.

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REPORT OF THE AUDITOR March Thirty One 2009 Independent Auditors’ Report To the Finance Committee of the Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Portland, Maine We have audited the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities, and net assets – cash basis, of Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons as of March 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related statements of revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assets – cash basis, for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and the significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in Note 1, these financial statements were prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles.

In our opinion, financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the assets, liabilities, and net assets of Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons as of March 31, 2009 and 2008 and its revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assets for the years then ended, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1.

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND NET ASSETS – CASH BASIS MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008

See accompanying independent auditors’ report.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these finanacial statements.

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS STATEMENTS OF REVENUE COLLECTED, EXPENSES PAID, AND OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS – CASH BASIS YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008

See accompanying independent auditors’ report.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these finanacial statements.

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008 NOTE 1 – NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of the Organization Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (the Organization) is a nonprofit fraternal organization, incorporated in Maine, established for charitable, educational, and other specific purposes in accordance with Masonic principles and practices.

Method of Accounting The Organization’s financial statements have been prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. Under that basis, the only assets recognized are cash and investments. All other assets and liabilities are not recognized. Accordingly, revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned, and expenses and purchases of assets are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. The only modification to the cash basis of accounting is that unrealized gains and losses are included in revenues and investments are reported at fair market value, and the liability to other organizations for investments in custodial care is recognized.

Basis of Presentation The financial statements of the Organization have been prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in its Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, Financial Statements of Notfor-Profit Organization. Net assets, revenues, expenses, gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions.

Accordingly, net assets of the Organization and changes therein are categorized and reported as follows: Unrestricted Net Assets - Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. Board designated funds are included in this category.

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may or will be met, either by actions of the Organization and/or by the passage of time. When restrictions expire, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets.

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Permanently Restricted Net Assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that do not lapse or expire. The Organization’s use of the funds is limited to the income earned.

All of the Organization’s net assets were unrestricted for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of financial statement presentation, the Organization considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of six months or less to be cash equivalents.

Investments It is the Organization’s policy to value investments at their fair value at the balance sheet date. Donated investments are recorded at fair value on the date of donation.

Retirement Plan The Organization maintains a Simple IRA plan with a salary deferral option for all employees. The expense for matching contributions was $520 for each of the years ended 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Fair Value Measurements Effective January 1, 2008, the Organization adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 157 applies to all financial instruments that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis.

As defined in SFAS No. 157, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Organization uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Organization often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and or risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Organization utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques the Organization is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value

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hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: •

Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities.

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Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

In determining the appropriate levels, the Organization performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to Statement No. 157. At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 the Organization did not have any investments classified as Level 3.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the application of valuation techniques applied to similar assets and liabilities has been consistent. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value: Investment Securities The fair value of Investment securities is the market value based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs due to the limited market activity of the instrument.

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NOTE 2 – INVESTMENTS Investments consisted of the following as of March 31, 2009 and 20098:

Fair values of assets measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2009 are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Significant Identical Other Significant Assets/ Observable Unobservable Liabilities Inputs Inputs Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)

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NOTE 3 – FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS: The Organization is custodian of contributions received for the Bangor Masonic Temple whose building was lost in a fire on January 15, 2003. Amounts are distributable as and when requested by Bangor Masonic Temple, and are invested primarily in mutual funds.

Fund activity for the year was as follows: 2009

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NOTE 4 – RENT EXPENSE: Facilities: The Organization leases its office and library facilities from the Masonic Trustees of Portland, an unrelated entity, without benefit of a formal lease. Annual rentals for

Equipment: The Organization is obligated to G.E. Capital pursuant to a copier lease entered into January 30, 2006. The term is for 60 months with monthly payments of $171.00.

Future minimum noncancellable lease payments (copier lease): Year Ended

Total

NOTE 5 – SHARED EXPENSES: The Organization is headquartered in the same facility as The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine (the Foundation), a non-profit organization tax exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Grand Lodge personnel, including the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and clerical employees, perform services for both organizations. In addition, various office and administrative expenses, including telephone, internet service, copier and computer use, insurance, and general office supplies are also shared by both organizations.

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As of April 1, 2003, the Grand Lodge assumed responsibility for payment of all shares expenses, except facilities rent. Allocations between organizations are in accordance with estimated usage.

The Foundation’s share of these expenses amounted to for the year ended 2009 and the Grand Lodge received this amount in equal monthly installments. The total of shared expenses for the year ended 2008 was The recovery of shared expenses for both years has been allocated to the various expense categories on the Statement and Schedule of Revenue Collected, Expenses Paid, and Other Changes in Net Assets – Cash Basis.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES: The Organization qualifies as an organization exempt from income tax as a domestic fraternal association under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Contributions to the Organization may qualify as charitable deductions if restricted to charitable, religious, etc. purposes as defined in IRC Section 6113(b)(3).

Management believes there were no unrelated activities subject to tax on unrelated business income for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

NOTE 7 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK: The Organization has cash deposits in various financial institutions including banks, investment and brokerage firms. Accounts at banking institutions (regular checking, interest-bearing checking, certificate of deposits and savings) are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. These limits apply to aggregate deposits for each class of accounts stated above that the Organization has with each bank and may at times exceed $250,000. At March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Organization did not have cash balances in excess of insured amounts at banking institutions.

Cash at investment and brokerage institutions is in money market funds and is not insured by the FDIC. The institutions where these accounts are maintained are members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) which insures cash funds up to $100,000. Balances in excess of $100,000 are insured by the institutions’ excess SIPC insurance. At March 31, 2009, cash balances in money market funds did exceed insured limits. In addition, $52,131 was in certificates of deposit with maturities varying from three to six months. The Organization has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

To the Finance Committee of the Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Portland, Maine

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying supplemental information contained in the schedules as of and for the year ended March 31, 2009 are presented for the purpose of additional analysis and are not required as part of the financial statements of Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and, in our opinion, are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.

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Proceedings of the MASONIC AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR GROUP’S 1ST ANNUAL REPORT In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Ambassador Coordinator Group has accomplished the following: • The original Ambassador Coordinator Group was formed three years ago by M.W. Brother Bob Landry when he was serving as the Deputy Grand Master and it consisted of 16 Ambassadors. Their responsibilities consisted of establishing an Ambassadorial infrastructure, developing long & short term goals, providing support and guidance to approximately 200 Ambassadors and communicating regularly with the Grand Master. Although it has taken us awhile to get organized, this very enthusiastic group has met monthly year round since its inception and is starting to make some good progress.

• Lester Smith, Ralph Knowles and Robert Farmer developed Maine’s version of a Masonic Ambassador Training Program. They recently presented this training at Madison and it was very well received. The next offering of this class will be at Windham on April 18th, 2009. Our goal is to train as many Masonic Ambassadors as possible state-wide. It would be ideal if every Mason was a trained Ambassador because one never knows when a non-Mason is going to ask you a question about “The Craft.”

• Members of the Ambassador Coordinator Group have been instrumental in making presentations to Fraternities at the University of Maine that have resulted in numerous petitions for membership, including senior faculty members. Students at Bowdoin College and Maine Maritime Academy have also been approached and petitions have resulted. Furthermore, presentations on Freemasonry have also been given to various community groups throughout the state and were well received.

• Masonic Ambassadors have been assisting lodges with Fellowship Nights, 4th Nights, Open Houses, Masonic Education, etc. throughout the state.

• The Grand Lodge of Maine currently has a very low advertising budget.

Therefore, Bob Stratton, one of the Ambassador Coordinators, took it upon himself to start raising money for advertizing by creating & selling Masonic T-Shirts. Other members of the Ambassador Coordinator group are helping Bob by selling these TShirts whenever the opportunity presents itself.

• The role of Masonic Ambassadors is to promote Freemasonry both in the community and within “The Craft.” It would be ideal if every Ambassador could actively seek speaking engagements with civic groups to tell “our story” and to

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explain what Masonry is and is not. However, some Masonic Ambassadors are not comfortable with public speaking or with actively promoting Masonry to nonMasons. They prefer to promote Masonry informally in their own way. That being the case, the Ambassador Coordinator Group is considering the development of a Masonic Ambassador Speakers Bureau that could make presentations anywhere, anytime, upon request. • The Ambassador Coordinator Group is now in the process of contacting every Maine Masonic Ambassador to document their level of ambassadorial activities and to determine their intention s for the future. We sincerely hope that every Masonic Ambassador will always recognize the value of this program and continue to actively foster Freemasonry to both the community and “The Craftâ€?. We realize that some ambassadors will elect to become inactive for a variety of reasons. Those ambassadors will need to be replaced by newly trained ambassadors as soon as possible. The future of Freemasonry depends upon our ability to attract many new members who will choose to become active Masons. The responsibility for ensuring that Freemasonry will continue to be a relevant organization in the future belongs to every Mason but especially to Masonic Ambassadors. If you care about the future of Freemasonry, please consider becoming a Masonic Ambassador. Our long term goal is to train every Mason to be a Masonic Ambassador.

The Grand Master has attended nearly every Ambassador Coordinator Group meeting since its inception three years ago and the Ambassador Program is obviously one of his highest priorities. Thank you for trusting and believing in us Most Worshipful Grand Master. Although our progress has been slow and difficult, there is no doubt in my mind that we will succeed over the long term. I would also like to thank the other members of the Ambassador Coordinator Group for their support and dedication.

Sincerely & Fraternally, Tim Martel Chairman

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Proceedings of the REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: Your Committee on By-Laws is pleased to present a recapitulation of the total requests for By-Laws changes during the past year.

Financial matters: a. b. c.

Dues Increases Fee Increases Dues & G.L. Assessment

2 5 13

Close on Certain Months Change of Meeting Time

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Meetings: a. b.

Major Revisions: Miscellaneous: Total Number of requests: Number of Lodges requesting By-Law changes

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Fraternally submitted, Bradford D. Blake Robert G. W. Lobley Hollis G. Dixon, Chairman

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: On February 12, 2008, a meeting of the Grand Lodge Chaplains was held in a conference room at Togus VA Center with M.W. Robert R. Landry for the purpose of discussing ideas and possible programs for 2008. Although the result of that meeting was less than anticipated productively this past term, due to a lot of sickness and inability to coordinate schedules. Be assured that your Grand Chaplains remain dedicated to making themselves available to any Brother, Lodge or Masonic District that may wish to initiate, expand on or just hear more about a Care and Share Program, but this has proven less than fruitful. In the future, you may well receive a request from a Grand Chaplain to speak at one of your meetings. We will continue to look for support from your District Representatives and District Deputies in promoting this most important program.

Salem Town once wrote, “If charity to the destitute is a duty, and a charitable society a blessing to the country, then the Masonic Institution deserves the patronage of every benevolent, humane and charitable person, and the applause of mankind in general, as a useful and important Institution. It is a wise, a universal and a permanent Institution.� We continue to be a great and charitable institution, but to make these words ring true we must labor to permanently hand over to future generations the fruit of our dedications. May God bless all of our endeavors.

The following is a revised listing of Grand Lodge Chaplains and the Districts they represent: Dwynal R. Grass (#72) Districts #1 & 24 - (DRGOX@ainop.com) John Irovando (#170/#214) Districts #1 & 24 - (jti48@aol.com) W. Daniel Hill (#28) Districts #5, 12, 13& 15 (daprdan@gwi.net) Martin L. Perfit (#65) Districts #4, 5, 6 & 22 ) - (MartinLP@aol.com) Rev. Norman F. Rust (#18/#132) Districts #11, 14 & 23 - (nfrust@roadrunner.com)

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Rev. Ronald W. Smith (Emeritus) (#26) - (ronjo@gwi.net) Rev. Stephen M. Tolander (#35) Districts #4, 7, 8 & 9

Lawrence J. Wescott; Jr. (#86) (deceased 5/21/2009) Districts #10, 14 & 17 ( Dwight Whitney, Sr. (#91) Districts #2, 3 & 21 Rev. Mark Rustin (#69) Districts #17, 18 & 19 – (mrustin@maine rr.com)

Respectfully submitted W. Daniel Hill Chairman

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GRAND LODGE OF MAINE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING In accordance with Section 64 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Maine, the Annual Meeting of the Trustees of the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine was called on April 21, 2009 at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Lewiston, Maine at 10:00 a.m.

The following members were present: Robert R. Landry, Grand Master; Charles E. Ridlon; Wayne T. Adams; Robert Ferguson; Walter Kyllonen; Robert G. W. Lobley; Ralph Knowles; A. James Ross; Claire V. Tusch; Wendell Graham; Harold McKenney and Hollis G. Dixon The Invocation was delivered by Robert Ferguson. The Brethren then joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of Our Country.

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a m. by M.W. Robert R. Landry, Grand Master.

[1]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2009 meeting.

[2]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

[3]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to authorize the Grand Treasurer to sign Proxies for Securities owned by the Foundation and Stock Certificates , Resolutions and other documents pertaining to the sale of securities.

[4]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to accept the Report of the Committee on Investments.

[5]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to ratify and confirm all actions of the Investments Committee for the year ended March 31, 2009.

[6]. On a motion duly made and seconded it was Voted to authorize the Committee on Investments to purchase and sell securities on behalf of the Foundation during the coming year, as it deems prudent.

[7]. On a motion duly made by A. James Ross and seconded by Walter Kyllonen it was Voted to accept the Report of the Committee on Distributions as read by the Chairman, Wayne T. Adams.

[8]. On a motion by Robert Ferguson; seconded by Claire Tusch, it was Voted to accept the report of the Committee on Gifts as read by Ralph Knowles.

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The Grand Treasurer distributed copies of the proposed Foundation Budget for the Year 2009 – 2010. The following discussion took place: Walter Kyllonen initiated a discussion on the subject of Youth Activities; Scholarships; Relief; Community Betterment Grants , etc. Jim Ross noted that the Trustees had asked in November who would handle these programs. Walt Kyllonen stated that we have sent out application forms for these programs.

Robert Lobley asked if DeMolay checks count as Income to the Foundation. The Grand Treasurer stated that they do not.

Robert Ferguson asked if we should have a Sub-Committee meet with the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary to discuss these programs. The Grand Master should appoint a committee. Jim Ross, Claire Tusch, Bob Ferguson and Walter Kyllonen volunteered to serve on the sub-Committee. Walter Kyllonen volunteered to Chair the committee.

Walter Kyllonen said we need someone that knows Fund Raising. We should call it Gifting.

Claire Tusch asked what we have for funds to cover the cost associated with the Fund Raising program. The Grand Treasurer said it was not specifically funded. He then listed several funds that could be tapped to pay for fund raising. He stated that last year, we budgeted $100,000.00 to cover our Fund Raising contract. We do have $190,000.00 cash and $100,000.00 in a C.D. Robert Lobley gave a breakdown of the expenses for fund raising that we did last year. He questioned the distribution of $32,000.00.

Bob Ferguson asked if we could budget $5,000.00 as operational money for Fund Raising.

Wayne Adams made a motion that we transfer $12,000.00 from the Non-Traditional Scholarship Account to a Fund Raising Account. Jim Ross seconded the motion.

The Grand Master questioned if there were any approved applications that would be adversely effected. There were not. Motion carried by Vote of the Trustees.

Claire Tusch asked what happens to any unexpended funds at the end of the year.

The Grand Treasurer explained that they go into the General Fund. Assets less Liability equal Capitol.

Charles Ridlon questioned how long the Deputy Grand Master has had a contingency account. The Treasurer said two years. Wayne Adams made a motion that the Deputy Grand Master’s Contingency Account be eliminated and those funds transferred to the Grand Master’s Contingency Account. Motion seconded by Walter Kyllonen. Motion carried by Vote of the Trustees.

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The Grand Treasurer asked what they wished to do with the $1,500.00 left in the Non-Traditional Scholarship Account. Wayne Adams made a motion that it be transferred to the Relief Account. Motion seconded by Charles Ridlon. Motion carried by Vote of the Trustees.

[9]. On a motion duly made and second, it was Voted to accept the Foundation Budget, as amended, for 2009 – 2010.

The Grand Secretary distributed a letter from the Masonic Service Association, which contained a request for $1,500.00 additional contribution to cover the costs of increased production of materials, as requested by the Conference of Grand Masters.

Motion was made by Robert Lobley to approve the request; seconded by Jim Ross and carried by Vote of the Trustees.

The Grand Secretary presented a written request for funding in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Maine DARE Officers Association to fund the DARE program statewide. Motion by Wayne Adams to approve request; seconded by Robert Lobley and carried by Vote of the Trustees.

James Ross stated that funds for the O.E.S. Chapter (that went defunct) in the amount of $8,000.00 to go to the Merrill Campground was funneled through the Foundation without any promise that it would be matched. Claire suggested that we could make another donation. Harold McKenney stated that no funds were specifically budgeted.

Jim Ross stated that Oriental Lodge has provided support for the Lakes Region High School – Student of the Month Program, which provides a $100.00 Savings Bond, funded by the Lodge for each of Four Gold Star Winners. They need $5,000.00 and the Lodge has raised $4,500. James Ross made a motion that the Foundation donate Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Motion second by Robert Lobley. Motion carried

by Vote of the Trustees.

It was determined that the next meeting of the Trustees will be held on June 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Governor’s Restaurant in Waterville. Also, the Annual Meeting will be held on April 20, 2010.

Motion to adjourn at 12:00 Noon seconded and carried by Vote of the Trustees.

Respectfully submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary

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Robert R. Landry W. Louis Greenier, II A. James Ross Ralph G. Knowles Hollis G. Dixon Wayne T. Adams Robert G.W. Lobley Claire V. Tusch Charles E. Ridlon Walter E. Kyllonen Robert W. Ferguson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Secretary Elected May 2, 2006 for three years Elected May 2, 2006 for three years Elected May 1, 2007 for three years Elected May 6, 2008 for three years Elected May 6, 2008 for three years Elected May 6, 2008 for three years

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REPORT OF THE AUDITOR September Twenty Nine 2009 Independent Auditors’ Report Board of Trustees The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine Portland, Maine We have audited the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities, and net assets – cash basis of The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine as of March 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related statement of revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assets – cash basis, for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and the significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in Note 1, these financial statements were prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the assets, liabilities, and net assets of The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine as of March 31, 2009 and 2008 and its revenue collected, expenses paid, and other changes in net assets for the years then ended, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1.

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THE MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND NET ASSETS- CASH BASIS

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THE MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MAINE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2009 and 2008 NOTE 1- NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Nature of the Organization The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine (the Organization) is a nonprofit Maine corporation established for charitable, educational, and other specific purposes in accordance with Masonic principles and practices.

Method of Accounting The Organization’s financial statements have been prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. Under that basis, the only assets recognized are cash and investments. All other assets and liabilities are not recognized. Accordingly, revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned, and expenses and purchases of assets are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. The only modification to the cash basis of accounting is that unrealized gains and losses are included in revenues and investments are reported at fair market value, and the liability to other organizations for investments in custodial care is recognized.

Basis of Presentation The financial statements of the Organization have been prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in its Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, Financial Statements of Notfor-Profit Organization. Net assets, revenues, expenses, gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions.

Accordingly, net assets of the Organization and changes therein are categorized and reported as follows: Unrestricted Net Assets- Net assets that are not subject to donor imposed stipulations. Board designated funds are include in this category.

Included in this category are the following funds: Charity C.H.I.P.S. Drug and Alcohol Scholarship Maine Masonic College Pension Reserve

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Temporarily Restricted Net Assets- Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may or will be met, either by actions of the Organization and/or by the passage of time. When restrictions expire, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets. Management has interpreted under Maine law that the net unrealized gains on endowment funds are considered temporarily restricted net assets until appropriated for use by the board. Temporarily restricted net assets consist primarily of appreciation on endowments.

Permanently Restricted Net Assets- Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that do not lapse or expire with time. The Organization’s use of the funds is limited to the income earned.

Included in this category are the following funds: MCF Lodge Accounts Foster Scholarship Fund Dana B. Cutter Memorial Fund George R. Rich Memorial Fund David L. Toothaker Memorial Fund Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of financial statement presentation, the Organization considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of six months or less to be cash equivalents.

Investments It is the Organization’s policy to value investments at their fair value at the balance sheet date. Donated investments are recorded at fair value on the date of donation.

Investments include money market funds invested for the long term Recent Accounting Pronouncements Fair Value Measurements Effective January 1, 2008, the Organization adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 157 applies to all financial instruments that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis.

As defined in SFAS No. 157, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Organization uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Organization often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about

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risk and or risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Organization utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Organization is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: •

Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities.

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Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

In determining the appropriate levels, the Organization performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to Statement No. 157. At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the application of valuation techniques applied to similar assets and liabilities has been consistent. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value: Investment Securities The fair value of Investment securities is the market value based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs due to the limited market activity of the instrument.

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NOTE 2 – INVESTMENTS: Investments consisted of the following as of March 31, 2009 and 2008: Investment activities are summarized as follows:

Fair values of assets measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2009 are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Significant Identical Other Significant Assets/ Observable Unobservable Liabilities Inputs Inputs Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)

The Organization’s investment and spending policy for permanently designated endowment is as follows:

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The principal investment objectives of the Grand Lodge portfolio fund are preservation of capital earning a reasonable current income which will cover operating and charitable expenses, and growth in income.

Quality is to be stressed at all times in the portfolio. Common stock investments should concentrate on seasoned companies with proven records, above-average prospects and sound financial positions. The bond portfolio will stress companies with investment grade ratings and strong credit quality.

Growth in income is expected to result from rising dividend payments of common stock investments and occasionally from rising interest rates. Income growth will be lessened during periods of declining interest rates and economic adversity.

The fund will pursue balanced investment programs utilizing both fixed income and equity investments although it is anticipated that a majority of the assets is to be committed to equity investments. While little attention will be paid to short-term market timing, the investment manager will endeavor to anticipate long-term fluctuation in prices and will vary the equity component of the endowment fund between a range of 60% and 75% of the total fund. The lower end of this range will be used when, in the opinion of the investment manager, stock prices fully reflect long-term value and the higher end will be used when stock prices are considered undervalued. It is anticipated that portfolio turnover will be relatively low, and it is hoped that the equity and fixed income components as well as the overall portfolio will compare favorably with leading capital market indices (S&P 500 and Salomon Brothers High Grade Bond Index, respectively) over long periods of time. These investment objectives are to be reviewed annually by the Investment Committee.

NOTE 3 – FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS: In 2003, the Foundation agreed to accept funds from the DeMolay and Pine Tree Youth Foundation for the purpose of managing the funds for the benefit of the transferor organizations.

Income derived from the investment of the funds is distributable to the DeMolay and Pine Tree Youth Foundation, which has also retained the right to request the return of the funds at it's sole discretion.

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Investment activity in the custodial accounts was as follows: 2009

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NOTE 4 – RENT EXPENSE: The Organization leases its office facilities from the Masonic Trustees of Portland, an unrelated entity, without benefit of a formal lease. Annual rental for each of the fiscal years ending March 31, 2009 and 2008 was NOTE 5 – SHARED EXPENSES: The Organization is headquartered in the same facility as The Grand Lodge of Maine Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (Grand Lodge), a non-profit fraternal organization tax exempt under IRC Sec. 501(c)(10). Grand Lodge personnel, including the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and clerical employees, perform services for both organizations. In addition, various office and administrative expenses, including telephone, internet service, copier and computer use, insurance, and general office supplies are also shared by both organizations.

As of April 1, 2003, the Grand Lodge assumed responsibility for payment of all shares expenses, except facilities rent. Allocations between organizations were in accordance with estimated usage.

The Organization’s share of these expenses amount to for the year ended 2009 and was paid to the Grand Lodge in equal monthly installments. The total of shared expenses for the year ended 2008 was Shared expenses for the current year have been allocated to the various expense categories on the Statement and Schedule of Revenue Collected, Expenses Paid, and other changes in Net Assets - Cash Basis.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES: The Organization qualifies as an organization exempt from income tax under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Organization qualify as charitable deductions. Management believes there were no unrelated activities subject to tax on unrelated business income for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

NOTE 7 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK The Organization has cash deposits in various financial institutions including banks, investment and brokerage firms. Accounts at banking institutions (regular checking,

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interest-bearing checking, certificate of deposits and savings) are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. These limits apply to aggregate deposits for each class of accounts stated above that the Organization has with each bank. At March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Organization did not have cash balances in excess of insured amounts at banking institutions.

Cash at investment and brokerage institutions is in money market funds and is not insured by the FDIC. The institutions where these accounts are maintained are members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) which insures cash funds up to $100,000. Balances in excess of $100,000 are insured by the institutions’ excess SIPC insurance. At March 31, 2009 cash balances in all money market funds at various brokerage institutions totaled $474,063. In addition, $108,978 was in sixmonth certificates of deposit. The Organization has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk.

NOTE 8 – TEMPORARILY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted and permanently restricted net assets consists of the following at March 31, 2009:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION September 29, 2009 Board of Trustees The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine Portland, Maine

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying supplemental information contained in the schedules on pages 11 and 14 as of and for the year ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 are presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not required as part of the financial statements of The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The following twenty-six lodges were or are being fined for delinquency in respect to the transmission of the Grand Lodge Return and Dues, as prescribed in the Constitution.

Triangle Lincoln Rising Virtue Cumberland Felicity Freedom Central Vassalboro Unity King Solomon’s Tyrian Eureka Nezinscot Acacia Presumpscot Quantabacook Riverside Lewy’s Island Composite Lynde Ancient Brothers Naval Jonesport David A. Hooper Nollesemic Northeast Harbor

#1 #3 #10 #12 #19 #42 #45 #54 #58 #61 #73 #84 #101 #121 #127 #129 #135 #138 #168 #174 #178 #184 #188 #201 #205 #208

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

16.00 42.00 9.00 14.00 10.00 31.00 15.00 14.00 42.00 9.00 7.00 63.00 42.00 10.00 16.00 7.00 91.00 *to date 7.00 56.00 42.00 43.00 14.00 21.00 37.00 10.00 91.00 *to date

*Fine Continues the Return or Check has not been received as of the above date.

Fraternally submitted

Harold E. McKenney, Jr., Grand Treasurer

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: Although no matters have been referred to the Committee On Dispensations and Charters this year, the following has occurred.

1. On October 6, 2008, the Charter of Saccarappa Lodge #86 of Westbrook was revoked by the DDGM-17 for failure to comply with Section 88 of the Constitution.

It was later returned on March 30, 2009 when new officers were elected and installed.

2. We wish to point out again that Lodges wishing to move to a community other than that, which is defined by their Charter, first need permission from Grand Lodge to do so. This can only be done after the recommendation of the Committee On Dispensations and Charters, and then by vote of the Grand Lodge. This, Brethren, is not being done.

SEC. 86. No petition for the removal of a lodge from the place in which it is located shall be sustained in Grand Lodge, unless said petition is sanctioned by the District Deputy Grand Master of the District where said lodge is situated and has the approbation of the lodge nearest the place where said lodge is intended to be held, unless such approbation be authorized by the Grand Master, in any town other than the one designated in its charter, under the penalty of a forfeiture thereof; nor move its hall more than one-half a mile from where it is located, or where it may be located when the lodge is constituted, without the consent of the Grand Lodge.

Fraternally submitted, Bradford D. Blake, Chairman Roger O. Easley, Sr. Raymond G. Locke

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Grand Lodge of Maine FAMILY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: The Family Activities Committee operates pursuant to a workplan which states, “The actions of this committee should be for three purposes: (1) for inspiring Masonic families to be active in worthwhile family oriented activities with other Masonic families; (2) to encourage non-Mason men who are active with their families to see Masonry as complementary to their family lives and values; and (3) to show the relevancy of Masonry in today’s society and family structure.” We are uniquely fortunate that these are goals also held by Masons throughout Maine, as shown by the positive efforts of individual brothers, lodges, districts, our Grand Lodge, and appendant Masonic organizations.

This work is occasionally highlighted in the Maine Mason Magazine and on the Grand Lodge of Maine and Maine Masonry Today websites. In this report, I wish to highlight two recent committee initiatives.

1. Partnership with family oriented organizations. In the fall of 2007, a letter was composed and sent to an initial group of family oriented organizations and businesses in Maine outlining an initiative to partner together to encourage healthy and active Maine families, starting with Maine Masons. The committee offered advertising in the widely distributed and popular Maine Mason magazine, on the Grand Lodge website, and offered a direct link from the Grand Lodge website to their websites, in exchange for Maine Masonic family discounts. The committee highlighted plans to expand the Family Activities section of the Grand Lodge website to feature Maine Masons and their families involved in healthy, family activities to further encourage such activities. This invitational letter was published in the Maine Mason with a brief description of this initiative to inform the craft.

The initial effort, though well conceived and designed, did not receive the responses desired in the business community. This idea is still viewed positively, but our future efforts in this area will depend on a further assessment of our methods, materials, and available resources.

2. Maine Mason T-shirts. Beginning in 2008, we have realized success in our goal of designing and producing an appropriate Maine Mason T-shirt to visibly show the presence of Masons among us while engaged in family, community, and other public activities, and tastefully inform people of our core beliefs. With an initial investment by the Maine Masonic Council, we developed shirts with a Maine Mason insignia on the front, two clasped hands on the sleeve, and “Maine Masons; Honor, Responsibility, Family, Community, Charity” on the back. These shirts have been popular with Maine Masons and their families for their positive message about the craft, attractive appearance, and additional purpose of raising funds for further publicity for Maine Masonry. At this time we have sold approximately 150 shirts;

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sales continue to progress well; and we are planning on placing additional orders to maintain an available supply.

The committee feels our workplan and stated goals are valid and the steps taken to date appropriate. In the coming year, we will work to build on current progress to further these initiatives. We will continue to communicate and collaborate with other Grand Lodge committees in the areas of public relations and outreach in order to advance the three purposes identified in our workplan. We welcome the involvement of interested Masons. Please let me know of any input or ideas that you may have. Thank you.

Respectfully submitted, Robert D. Stratton, Chairman Family Activities Committee

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: We have had several requests for recognition this past year. The Grand Lodge of Cyprus has settled its differences with the Grand lodge of England over sovereignty of the Lodges charted by the Grand Lodge of England, which has been a problem in the past. Your committee on Fraternal Relations recommends extending recognition to the Grand Lodge of Cyprus.

Masonry in Serbia was re-constituted in Serbia in 1993 as the United Grand Lodge of Yugoslavia, and has now evolved into the United Grand Lodge of Serbia. Your committee recommends the recognition of the United Grand Lodge of Serbia.

The Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay under the leadership of M.W. Nemesio Lichi has requested recognition from the Grand Lodge of Maine. The Commission on Information for Recognition supports this Grand Lodge and your committee recommends extending amity.

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Whereas, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M., Jurisdiction of North Carolina INC. has extended a request for mutual recognition with the hope of exchange of Grand Representatives. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of North Carolina was recognized by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina at their 2008 Grand Session. Your committee on Fraternal Relations recommends that we recognize The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.& A.M., Jurisdiction of North Carolina and exchange Grand Representatives.

Fraternally submitted, John E. Anagnostis Claire V. Tusch C. Herbert Annis

REPORT OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL COMMITTEE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine The Ninety-seventh Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association was held in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

Maine Contributed $2,724.00 to the Operations Fund bringing our total calculated contributions to $176,218.31.

Fraternally submitted, Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Grand Treasurer

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: Your Committee on Gifts is pleased to report that the Grand Lodge office received correspondence from Hurd, Hawkins, Meyers & Radosevich, PA Law Firm in Largo, Florida, which contained a check in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars [$200,000.00].

The letter explained that those funds were from the Living Trust of Ruth O. Kebles, wife of Brother Vladimir Kebles, who affiliated with Hiram Lodge No. 180 on June 11, 1964.

Grand Treasurer, Harold E. McKenney, Jr. reported this gift to the Board of Directors on July 22, 2008 and it was voted to have said funds invested through H.M. Payson Co. along with our other investments.

It has been determined that Ruth O. Kebles died on August 22, 2007. Brother Vladimer Kebles died on February 5, 2008. He was a retired Bank Vice President and a Korean War Army Veteran.

Fraternally submitted, Ralph G. Knowles, Chairman Committee on Gifts

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Grand Lodge of Maine REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

The records of the Grand Lodge of Maine A.F. & A.M. and the Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine for the year ended March 31, 2008 have been audited by the Auditing firm of Macdonald Page & Co. LLC and the results there of have been printed in the Proceedings for the year then ended. Both of the Organizations’ (Grand Lodge and Charitable Foundation) financial statements are prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting. The only modification to the cash basis is that unrealized gains and losses are included in revenues and investments are reported at fair market value.

Under that basis of accounting, the only assets recognized are cash and investments.

All other assets and liabilities are not capitalized. Accordingly, asset purchases are expensed in the year of acquisition and repayments on borrowings, should there be any, are expensed when paid.

Whereas the current fiscal year has just ended, the records are ready for audit and as soon as that is completed will be reported in the upcoming Proceedings.

Respectfully submitted, Harold E. McKenney, Jr. Grand Treasurer

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals is pleased to report once again that peace and harmony seem to prevail in this Grand Jurisdiction, and that no matters have been referred to the Committee this Masonic year. We thank the Grand Master for appointing us to serve on this Committee.

Edward L. King Randy L. Adams Robert W. Ferguson, Chairman

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*149 Lodges were officially visited. presented.

E.A. Degree 13 15 8 4 40

Excellent Very Good Good Fair or Poor

Fees for Degrees $

125.00 100.00 85.00 80.00 75.00 70.00 65.00 60.00 55.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 26.00 20.00 10.00

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F.C. Degree 16 16 12 1 45

M.M. Degree 13 15 5 1 34

Annual Dues 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1

Average Fee- $60.50

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Only 1 Lodge that reported did not have outstanding dues.

60 Treasurer’s Reports not received 11 Lodges reported relief paid of $52,230.00 19 Lodges that reported have Dues in arrears, 2 years or more, $6,522.90 *Figures are not included for 38 lodges as no Inspection Reports were received from the District Deputies.

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Proceedings of the COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: I The Jurisprudence Committee as of this date has not received any dispensations granted by the Grand Master since the last Grand Lodge communication.

II The Committee has received an undated document designated “Decision 1” which reads as follows: “Meridan Lodge # 125 of Pittsfield has asked me if they could contribute to the repair of another Lodge from their Charity Fund.

In the DIGEST OF DECISION it state in a decision made in 1898: “If a lodge wishes to grant aid to another lodge for repairing its hall, it can do so from its General Fund.”

Due to the fact that lodges have contributed from their Charity Funds to assist other lodges, (Bangor and Calais after their fires) and this with the approval of the Grand Lodge by the way of the Grand Secretary’s mailings to constituent lodges asking for their assistance, and due to the fact that the Grand Lodge is holding money for a lodge received from the Charity Funds of another constituent lodge.

It is therefore my decision that lodges can assist other lodges with money from their Charity Funds, as long as their By-laws allow it.”

The precedent for this question can be found in the Digest of Decisions (Page 14), citing the following 1898 decision (Page 25) “A lodge has no authority to appropriate its Charity Fund for any other purpose than that for which it was designated. If a lodge wishes to grant aid to any other lodge in building or repairing its hall it can do so from its General Income, if it has any, but not from its Charity Fund.”

Because the 1898 is unambiguous, and is on point with the Grand Master’s present decision, the Committee believes that the Grand Master’s “Decision 1.” is not consistent with the law of this Grand jurisdiction and should not be approved by Grand Lodge.

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III The Committee has also been presented with an undated document entitled “Important Message from the Grand Master” which reads as follows: “Until further notice the lights in the 1st Degrees are to be as follows: When the candidate enters the Lodge Room, the only lights to be on are on the three tapers and a small light for the Secretary to see to prompt by.

THE SPOTLIGHT OVER THE ALTAR IS TO BE OFF. When the candidate answers the question-What do you most desire? - the hoodwink is removed- After short pause- The spotlight over the Altar is turned on illumination the Holy Bible and the Square and the Compasses.

Master then says: Brother xxx you now behold etc....

Hall lights are turned on after this paragraph as in the Cipher at the top of page 18.”

The powers of the Grand Master are set forth in the Constitution, sections 14 and 15.

There is no specific power granted to the Grand Master to alter or amend existing ritual. The Committee believes that our Constitution establishes that Grand Lodge is a legislative body, and that the Grand Master functions as an administrator to carry out all of the powers of Grand Lodge when it is not in session. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence for 1955 analyzed the decisions of the Grand Master’s as follows: “Decisions of a Grand Master are made for the purpose of interpreting written laws, where uncertainty exists, and determining their application to particular situations, which may from time to time develop; and likewise to declare the rule of the common law which is applicable to the particular problem or situation under review, in the absence of controlling written law, as established by previous decisions which have received the approval of the Grand Lodge, or as indicated by the ancient traditions, customs, usages and practices which form the basis of our common law. Decisions of a Grand Master may be made only to expound or clarify existing law, and not to create innovations. New Laws are created by enactments of the Grand Lodge, and not by the edicts of the Grand Master. The powers of the Grand Master, while very broad, are not coextensive, in all matters, with this of the Grand Lodge itself. It is in the light of these general principles that the report decisions of the Grand Master have examined.”

The Constitution further provides in Section 36 of Standing Committees, Subsection 13, that the Committee on Ritual shall be charged with the Preservation of the Ritual and the perpetuation and certainty of accurate interpretation. Your Committee believes “the Important Message from the Grand Master” making a substantive change of Ritual, and not being of an emergency nature is properly within the preview of the Committee on Ritual, and therefore the Grand Master’s “Important Message” should not be approved by the Grand Lodge.

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IV On May 1, 2009, after the preparation of this Committee’s report, the Committee received an undated document entitled “Decision” set forth as follows: “I received a letter from a Brother wanting to know if, when presiding officer or the Grand Master, raps up the Lodge to accord a Brother or group of Brethren Grand Honors, is it optional for a Brother on the side lines to stand there and not give them.

There is nothing in our Constitution and Standings Regulations that addresses this. There is in the Proceedings of 1940 a report from the Special Committee on Grand Honors that describes how and when both Public and Private Grand Honors are to be given.

A search of “Masonic Grand Honors” produced the following: 1.

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Highest of the salutary honors are the Grand Honors Grand Honors, a form of Masonic Applause, is a method of showing respect to certain Grand Lodge Officers.

Private Grand Honors are given as a token of homage and respect.

Therefore it is my feeling that non-compliance to a request from the East to accord Grand Honors is contumacious and un-Masonic conduct on the part of the Brother refusing to give them.”

It appears to your Committee that this “Decision” was not based upon an actual occurrence, but was an advisory opinion only. As such, it is not a constitutional issue. Furthermore, the Grand Master’s “Decision” correctly states that there is nothing in the Constitution and Standing Regulations on point. Therefore, there is no Masonic Law for the Grand Master to “interpret”, your Committee believes that it is beyond the authority of the Grand Master to decide that a certain act would constitute un-Masonic conduct, when the Constitution, Standing Regulations, and previous approved decisions do not so define that conduct as un-Masonic. The Committee believes that the defining of un-Masonic acts is best left to the deliberation of Grand Lodge, and as such, Grand Master’s “Decision” should not be approved by Grand Lodge.

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Grand Lodge of Maine REPORT OF THE GRAND LIBRARIAN In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F.& A.M. During the past year the Library has acquired many new books and DVDs on Freemasonry either through purchases and/or donations. We also receive periodicals from jurisdictions around the world containing a wealth of Masonic information of interest. The information provided through the above mentioned material is available to you my Brothers so that you can grow in your Masonic Knowledge.

Only a little over 150 Brethren have visited the Library this past year of which 30 have borrowed books. I suggest that before you buy a book on Masonry that you check to see if the Grand Lodge Library has a copy on hand.

To the officers of each lodge, I encourage you to check into the many books on leadership we have. For the Master who is looking for programs for the lodge we have many great ideas. If you are planning to put on a play we have several to choose from. If you are planning to do a research paper on a particular subject in or about Masonry you need to check the resources available in the Library.

October was the Grand Lodge of Maine’s month at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial for which I was asked to put a display together by the Grand Master and have it shipped down to Alexandria, VA. With the plethora of material available at the Grand Lodge, the assistance of the Grand Secretary and the ladies in the Grand Lodge office the task was accomplished with little effort. A painting, sent down by Dick Rhoda was also a part of the display. At the end of our month we were asked if our display could be held over for the following month of November, which gave us two months of exposure. The items which were sent to the G.W.M.N.M. will be on display in the Library during this Grand Lodge session.

In October, I attended the annual conference of the Masonic Library and Museum Association which was held in Cider Rapids, IA., at the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s beautiful Masonic building, with attendees representing Grand Lodges from the US, Canada & England. We were shown the damage that occurred during the earlier flooding to several museums and historical sights in and around Cider Rapids.

During this year, I was asked by the Master of Harmony Lodge in Gorham to speak on the Grand Lodge Library.

Library Hours: The Grand Lodge Library is open Tuesday through Friday from Noon until 4:00 PM. The library is also open on the nights that the Scottish Rite has its degree work. It would be advisable to call ahead and inquire if I am in the Library if my assistance is needed.

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I am available for speaking engagements to give talks on: the Library, How to Start and/or Organize a Library in your Lodge as well as present papers on various Masonic subjects. The Library also has Program ideas, Video tapes and Masonic Plays to educate and entertain the Brethren. A list of the topics can be provided upon request or you can check the Library section on the Grand Lodge Web site for list of library material available for borrowing.

You may contact me by calling, faxing or emailing the Grand Lodge Office. The numbers are (207) 773-5184; Personal Cell (207) 294-1152; Toll Free, 1-888-2209606; Fax (207)773-5108; E-mail: grandlibrarian@mainemason.org or Dufresnej@usa.redcross.org (best contact) Respectfully submitted, Wor. James E. Dufresne, Wor. Grand Librarian

REPORT OF THE MAINE MASONIC COLLEGE 2008-2009 In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine At a meeting in 2008 of the Board of Regents of the Maine Masonic College, it was suggested that, having started an organization with no established structure, we were virtually building a structure from the roof down. With four years of labor and other resources invested, we believe that we have made considerable progress in constructing an edifice that will meet our goal of spreading more light in Masonry in the Grand Jurisdiction of Maine—and even beyond.

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We have completed a handbook for the Maine Masonic College in which one can find information regarding the College’s mission, its course methods, course listings, presentations, electronic instruction, our web site, and much, much more. This handbook will make the Craft more aware of what is available to them in their search to expand their knowledge and understanding of Freemasonry.

“The Entablature” is a two-page newsletter produced by the College, to be included as an integral part of the Maine Mason magazine. The two most recent issues of the Maine Mason have included The Entablature and a third has been prepared for publication. The Entablature includes articles and a column of suggested reading for Masons.

The College maintains a web site managed by Bro. Edward L. King. There, too, Masons may find recommended books, along with a wide range of other information. Planned classes are posted to the web site so that any Mason—or any non-Mason for that matter—may avail himself or herself of the instruction presented by the College.

The College’s Board of Regents has opened a dialogue with the chairman of the M.E.A.L.S. Committee which it is hoped will lead to a close cooperation between the two bodies. The College has offered classes on public speaking, rhetoric, mentoring, persuasive strategies, and ethics which may be useful to all Masons, but in particular to District Education Representatives and to Masonic Lodge Ambassadors.

As we have expanded the scope of our instruction, we have reached out to experts outside of Masonry to be our instructors. College professors, a practitioner of music therapy, and an employee of the Maine Department of Transportation are members of our teaching faculty. We seek a connection with Masonry where we can in their instruction, but their lessons are universally relevant.

More by happenstance than by design most of our Regents live in the vicinity of Greater Bangor. This was one of the reasons for which we moved our meetings from China to Newport. Subsequently we decided that we would concentrate our classes in the Newport area, hoping to establish a following there and build a reputation for excellence and relevance that would spread to other areas of the state. Heretofore we had held classes in various parts of the state, but were unable to build an enduring presence in any or all locations. If we can establish ourselves among the Brethren in one single area—in Newport, for example--we shall then attempt to create other centers of activity for the College.

The first DVD produced by the College, “The High Moral Ground,” was a big hit at the 2008 Grand Communication in Ellsworth. All of the copies that we brought to the meeting were sold and we had to procure more. We are continuing with that momentum by producing additional DVDs on other topics. We expect to distribute these throughout the state and may even market them beyond the borders of the Jurisdiction. Some DVDs will hold presentations of an hour or less; others will present entire classes of three or more hours, with short intermissions for questions and discussion. Brandy King is our producer and Bro. Richard Bowden is our videographer.

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As with other Masonic organizations, communication is a major problem for the College: how best to distribute our product to the Craft. We do not wish to see our educational material relegated to dusty shelves along with other very worthwhile instructional material produced by other Masonic bodies. We are continuing to search for effective ways to get our lessons to the Craft and to stimulate the Brethren to want to absorb the messages contained therein. One approach was to purchase and distribute copies of the recent booklet, “Further Light,” produced by the Masonic Service Association. With the booklet, we sent a letter encouraging each recipient to attend Maine Masonic College classes and to pursue a Masonic education leading to the promised light in Masonry. We have not yet determined the success of that endeavor.

One should not conclude that we are “buried” in Newport. Bros. Donald McDougal and Walter Macdougall have taken to the road with a presentation called “Light in Masonry,” in which the origins and the value of geometry are discussed. Other such road shows are being contemplated.

Towards the end of 2008, Bro. Walter Macdougall was appointed Dean of Academic Studies. In a very short time, he prepared a structure of courses to support the study of the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our classes will be organized under one or the other of those categories. This move has given us an organized curriculum, a sharper focus, a coherent structure, and a forward movement for which we had been searching.

The College’s bylaws provide for the continuing replacement of Regents on a regularly scheduled basis so that new ideas and fresh energy will be assured in the College. We have lost some singularly talented Masons as a result of that process, but we have gained some equally talented replacements. Former Regents continue to encourage and assist us in our work.

The Board of Regents is particularly grateful to the Charitable Foundation for its support of our efforts. We could not have implemented our plans and our projects without the financial backing to help get our enterprise started. We are determined to demonstrate that the Foundation’s confidence in us is well grounded.

Fraternally submitted, Bro. Stephen E. Nichols, Chairman of the Board of Regents

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Grand Lodge of Maine REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC LODGE RENEWAL/ REVITALIZATION In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009

To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: This year the Renewal and Revitalization Committee exists to support and assist the blue lodges of this great jurisdiction. We have presentations for lodges if asked to help. With this said, this last year has been a slow one. Very few calls have been made or emails received for help. I urge the Masters of blue lodges or District Deputies to make use of this committee.

We certainly believe in our cause and look forward to helping many more lodges and Masonic bodies in the future. The basic idea is to inform the lodges and brethren what renewal can do for them and how it works.

A couple of years ago a website connected to the Grand Lodge site was created.

“MaineMasonryToday” is available for all lodges and other Masonic groups to show off what they are doing out in the community. We hope this site will be used more and more over the next year. Send your pictures and a brief description to Ed King at www mainemason.org. Here is a site where anyone may see what is happening in Maine Masonry.

The most enjoyable part of Renewal to me is the getting out and meeting Brethren around the State. Members of the R&R Team have done presentations at officer’s association meetings and lodge around the state. These meetings consisted of interactive discussions about setting up a PLAN for the lodge, leadership and community involvement and Masonic ritual. There are many programs already in place and easy to use to help. Fellowship Nights, CHIP programs, Keep Maine Warm are just a few which can make your lodge more visible in the community and increase applications.

Grand Lodge programs of particular interest that the committee supports and urge brethren to become involved with are the Ambassadors Program and the Membership Packet Program. We encourage each lodge to establish ambassadors in their communities who are trained to communicate with other town groups. The Membership Packet Program consists of packets available from Grand Lodge or the Renewal Committee. These packets contain a lot of info on Maine Masonry and also contain an application. Every Maine brother should have one of these in his car, at his home or both.

We as a team are eager to come and give you and your lodges some ideas. Please contact me at morselandscaping@roadrunner.com or call me on my cell 207-5836360 or at home 207-583-4502. My special thanks to those on the committee this year. And to you, Grand Master, for allowing us to serve this great jurisdiction.

Respectfully submitted, Peter F. Morse, Chairman

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To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: There have been no matters pertaining to the Ritual during the year. The Commmittee is, however, still working on the resolutions submitted and acted upon

by Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication. These may be reviewed in the 2008 Proceedings on page 941. The results of our labors will be reported to Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication of 2010.

There will be no change in the Ritual. The charge is to bring the Ritual and the Grand Lecturers’ books to be perfectly consistent, and to integrate into the cipher those portions pertaining to the Ritual found in the Maine Masonic Textbook in plain English form, printed in a new cipher.

The Committee is bound on its action with these two motions, and suggest you give the matter careful thought, as Grand Lodge will decide its course of action at the Annual Sesssion in 2010.

Fraternally Submitted, W. Louis Greenier, II Alan R. Heath Raymond G. Locke Dwynal R. Grass N. James Coolong, Chairman

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REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Maine: The Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee has only held telephone calls with one another during the past year. We have rewritten the procedure on how the Grand Lodge hands out scholarships and it seems to be working well. The larger dollar amounts (44 scholarships of $1600.00 each) seem to be making a significant different in the students’ tuition and loan commitments.

We will continue to give one third of the high schools the scholarships again this year 2009 and again in 2010. This will complete the three year rotation. We will encourage the Maine Masonic Lodges and the Charitable Foundation to continue to support this program.

To date, Maine lodges and Brethren have contributed $26,000.00 to the program through an appeal that was sent out by the Charitable Foundation’s Fund Raising Committee. This along with the amount that the Foundation contributes makes the scholarships possible. Any lodge or brother that wishes to donate directly to the scholarship program may do so by stating that they want their donation to go towards the scholarship program. Send your donation to the Grand Secretary’s office.

The 12 non traditional scholarships that the Foundation supports was also a successful year. We had 89 applicants of which only 12 were awarded $1000.00 each. These scholarships are for adults that are continuing their education or have had to go back to school for retraining in new careers after several year of being in the work force.

The scholarship committee is pleased to serve this Grand Lodge in helping maintaining a high degree of efficiency and community involvement with the Charitable Foundation. The committee also wishes to thank the Grand Treasurer, Harold McKenney and Julieanne Irving for all they have done for this worthwhile program. We need to continue to support our Maine students in their continuing education experiences.

Respectfully Submitted Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee Frank Theriault, Chairman

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Maine: Your Committee on Unfinished Business is pleased to report that all necessary business pending before this Grand Lodge Annual Session has been completed.

Fraternally submitted, Robert R. Ward Hollis G. Dixon Gerald C. Pickard

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH In Grand Lodge Portland, Maine May 5, 2009 To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maine: We did not have any formal meetings this year, however, the Chairman attended many District Meetings and spoke of the many youth programs available to the Lodges. A special emphasis was placed on the Books for Bikes program. This program is expanding to all areas of the state. The Grand Master has continued with proclaiming April as youth activities month and communications were distributed to the Lodges. The Charitable Foundation continues to fund on a Matching basis the Project Graduation as well as other youth activities. Community Betterment Grants are available to the Lodges also.

Thanks to our Grand Master for his support.

Respectfully submitted, Lester F. Smith, Chairman

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Grand Lodge of Maine Officers of the Grand Lodge – 2009-2010

Robert R. Landry

M.W. Grand Master

W. Louis Greenier, II

R.W. Deputy Grand Master

Robert J. Landry

R.W. Senior Grand Warden

David J. Billings

R.W. Junior Grand Warden

Harold E. McKenney, Jr.

R.W. Grand Treasurer

Hollis G. Dixon

R.W. Grand Secretary

Kenneth E. White

R.W.D.D.G.M. 1st District

Dennis W. Bryant

R.W.D.D.G.M. 2nd District

Darrell K. E. Kelley

R.W.D.D.G.M. 3rd District

Theodore S. Russell

R.W.D.D.G.M. 4th District

Lawrence W. Budden

R.W.D.D.G.M. 5th District

E. Fritz Day

R.W.D.D.G.M. 6th District

Jeffrey W. Sukeforth

R.W.D.D.G.M. 7th District

Myron E. Hersom

R.W.D.D.G.M. 8th District

Brian S. Messing

R.W.D.D.G.M. 9th District

Charles J. DiPerri, Jr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 10th District

Robert D. Stratton

R.W.D.D.G.M. 11th District

Frederick R. Milligan, Jr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 12th District

Robert J. Farmer

R.W.D.D.G.M. 13th District

Harry W. Grinder

R.W.D.D.G.M. 14th District

B. Dana Leathers

R.W.D.D.G.M. 15th District

Brian A. Levasseur

R.W.D.D.G.M. 16th District

Walter W. Lamb, Jr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 17th District

Carl J. Marsano 8 R. Matthew Ferris

R.W.D.D.G.M. 18th District R.W.D.D.G.M. 19th District

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Richard J. Halacy

R.W.D.D.G.M. 20th District

Norris M. Reddish

R.W.D.D.G.M. 21st District

Ronald P. Green, Sr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 22nd District

Richard N. Bergeron, Jr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 23rd District

George W. Sargent, Jr.

R.W.D.D.G.M. 24th District

Newell H. Farrington

W. Grand Senior Deacon

Ronald S. Murphy

W. Grand Junior Deacon

Ronald W. Fowle, II

W. Grand Steward

Donald J. McDougal

W. Grand Steward

Donald W. King

W. Grand Steward

Michael I. Theriault

W. Grand Steward

Thomas A. Heath

W. Grand Marshal

Vernon J. Harmon

W. Grand Pursuivant

Randy L. Adams

W. Grand Pursuivant

David A. Hasey

W. Grand Sword Bearer

Howard C. Weymouth

W. Grand Standard Bearer

Raymond G. Locke

R.W. Grand Lecturer

Robert H. Gillahan

R.W. Asst. Grand Lecturer

Alexander G. Lyle, III

R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer

Harland M. Harnden

R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer

James R. May

R.W. Asst. Grand Lecturer

George W. McLean

R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer

Ralph E. Pennell, Jr.

R.W. Asst Grand Lecturer

Richard L. Rhoda

W. Grand Historian

James E. Dufresne

W. Grand Librarian

Martin L. Perfit

W. Grand Chaplain

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2009]

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Dwight C. Whitney, Sr.

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

W. Daniel Hill

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

Dwynal R. Grass

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

Stephen M. Tolander

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

John T. Irovando

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

Mark E. Rustin

W. Asst. Grand Chaplain

Ronald W. Smith

W. & Rev. Asst. Grand Chaplain

Norman F. Rust

W. Grand Chaplain Emeritus

John E. Moulton

W. Grand Organist

Alexander H. Phillips

W. Grand Organist

Clyde A. Roth

W. Grand Organist

Patrick D. Kaloustian

W. Grand Organist

Brewster H. Staples

W. Grand Organist

Ronald S. Hoyle

W. Grand Organist

Stanley L. Reed

Bro. Grand Tyler

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V.W. Neal R. Haines, V.W. Norman L. Howe, V.W. Allan E. Alley, Jr., V.W. Sheldon W. Heath V.W. Tracy K. Lord, V.W. Alfred C. Haskell, Jr. V.W. Keryn P. Annis, V.W. Daniel I. Dolloff, V.W. Joel B. Parsons, V.W. Bruce A. Alexander, Jr. V.W. William M. Layman, V.W. Arthur C. Thompson, Jr., V.W. Reginald L. Moody, V.W. Toby D. Williams, V.W. Clinton H. Coolidge, Sr., V.W. Charles E. Micklon, V.W. Christian A. Ratliff, V.W. Chad E. Poitras, V.W. Lawrence M. Vennell, PO (VACANT) (VACANT) V.W. Reed F. Carson, Jr., V.W. Frank T. Palmer, V.W. Carleton H. Norris, III,

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Grand Lodge of Maine LONG SERVICE SECRETARIES

Many of our Lodge Secretaries have given their Lodges years of dedicated service, often without recognition, only asking that the Lodge prosper and its members enjoy its fellowship. Their dedicated devotion to the Lodge and its members certainly merit the recognition given here. The following completed 15 or more years of service in 2008.

Years 40 35 34 34 30 24 22 22 20 19 18 16 16 16 16 15 15

Secretary Francis S. Harvey Errald N. Turner John E. Lord, Jr. Franklin R. Barclay Edward E. Jellison Eugene H. Amnott Gerard C. Post Eugene Chandler Michael P. Allen Richard V. Beedy Raymond G. Locke Ronald B. Moore Harold E. MacDonnell David A. Walker Duane L. Young, Sr. Ernest A. Lowell James R. Allen, Jr.

Lodge 137 49 48 133 201 197 157 73 171 57 146 115 30 110 69 20 162

Death or retirement reduces this number by a few each year. These dedicated Brothers will be missed.

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Proceedings of the LIST OF CONSTITUENT LODGES WITH THEIR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

ABNER WADE NO. 207, Sangerville

First Thursday 1774*

Martin Taylor, W.M., Lance Burgess, S.W., Blaine Nuite, J.W., Jeffrey Cross, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - January, February

ACACIA NO. 121, Durham

Election, November

Tuesday on or before full moon 0092*

Donald T. Vosmus, W.M., David Coffin, S.W., Clifton H. Larrabee, Jr., J.W., Ryan L. Carter, Sec., District No. 14

Not Dark

ALNA - ANCHOR LODGE NO. 43, Damariscotta

Election, December First Tuesday 0059*

John L. Cousins, Sr., W.M., Gerard S. Waltz, S.W., Stewart Hanna, J.W., John R. Hilton, Sec., District No. 10

Dark - July, August

AMITY LODGE NO. 6, Camden

Election, January Third Thursday 0056*

Doug Hise, W.M., Mathew McConnel, S.W., Kyle W. Kibler, J.W., Jeffrey W. Sukeforth, Sec., District No. 7

Dark - July, August

ANCIENT BROTHERS LODGE NO. 178, Auburn

Election, January Second Monday 1519*

Thomas E. Whalen, W.M., H. Gordon Howard, S.W., Gerald W. Pratt, J.W., Eric G. Long, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

Election, January

2009]

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ANCIENT YORK LODGE NO. 155, Lisbon Falls

183

Second Monday 1521*

Toby D. Williams, W.M., Roland A. Morgan, S.W., Michael S. Robitaille, J.W., Wayne R. Thompson, Sec. District No. 14

Dark - July, August

ARCHON LODGE NO. 75, East Dixmont

Election, January Third Friday 1775*

Reed F. Carson, Jr., W.M., William P. Siebert, S.W., Philip J. Dube, J.W., Robert G. Vile, Jr., Sec., District No. 22

Dark – January, February

ARION LODGE NO. 162, Goodwin Mills

Election, October Third Thursday 1522*

Jonathan Gray, W.M., Seth A. Dube, S.W., Eugene P. Eaton, J.W. James R. Allen, Jr., Sec., District No. 18

Dark - January, February

AROOSTOOK LODGE NO. 197, Mars Hill

Election, November Second Monday 1776*

Ralph E. Donahue, W.M., Eldon F. Lawrence, S.W., Robert R. Collins, J.W., Eugene H. Amnott, Sec. District No. 1

Dark - July - August

ARUNDEL LODGE NO. 76, Kennebunkport

Election, December Second Tuesday 1523*

Daniel R. Tidwell, W.M., Jonathan Rosen, S.W., Edward W. Hutchins II, J.W., John Nompleggi, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

Election, December

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ASHLAR LODGE NO. 105, Auburn

[May

Third Monday 1524*

M. Shane Davis, W.M., Michael A. Farrell, S.W., Michael C. Nickerson, J.W., Steven E. Peterson, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 133, Leeds

Election, January Second Thursday 1525*

Peter L. Ault, W.M., Michael B. Letalien, S.W., A. Ti Barker, J.W., Franklin R. Barclay, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

AURORA LODGE NO. 50, Rockland

Election, December First Wednesday 1528*

George R. Grey, W.M., Wallace Tower, Jr., S.W., Richard A. Connell, J.W., 7 Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr., Sec., District No. 9

Dark- July, August

BAR HARBOR LODGE NO. 185, Bar Harbor

Election, January Third Thursday 1529*

Edward N. Paine, W.M. Norman M. Hill, S.W., Richard H. Landesman, J.W., Alexander H. Phillips, Sec., District No. 21

Dark - July, August

BASKAHEGAN LODGE NO. 175, Danforth

Election, December First Tuesday 1801*

Andrew V. Latuis, W.M. James B. Foss, S.W., James B. Kendall, J.W., Craig S. Clifford, Sec., District No. 24

Dark – Not Dark

Election, August

2009]

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BAY VIEW LODGE NO. 196, East Boothbay

185

Second Thursday 1530*

Martin H. Page, W.M., Bernard B. MacPhee, S.W., Frank L. Sample III, J.W., John F. McKown, Sec., District 10

Dark - July, August

BELFAST LODGE NO. 24, Belfast

Election December Second Monday 2427*

Kevin E. Littlefield, W.M., Darren L. Corson, S.W., Herman L. Littlefield, Jr., J.W., Malcolm A. Gater, Sec., District No. 8

Dark - June, July, August

BENEVOLENT LODGE NO. 87, Carmel

Election, December Third Wednesday 1531*

John F. Luce, W.M. Scott A. Boyington, S.W., Charles J. Melino, J.W., Stephen B. Hoekstra, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - June, July & August

BETHEL LODGE NO. 97, Bethel

Election, October Second Thursday 1532*

Scott M. Fraser, W.M., Joseph Lyons, S.W., Kenneth R. Grover, J.W., Colwyn F. Haskell, Sec., District No. 20

Dark - July, August

BETHLEHEM LODGE NO. 35, Augusta

Election, November First Monday 1533*

Troy V. Benson, W.M., Robert S. Marr Sr., S.W., Ivan F. Labree, J.W., Patrick D. Kaloustian, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

Election, January

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BLAZING STAR LODGE NO. 30, Rumford Corner

[May

First Wednesday 1534*

Joseph N. Roy, W.M., Ralph E. Clarke, S.W., Jeffrey L. Roy, J.W., Harold E. MacDonnell, Sec., District No. 20

Dark – Jan., Feb., March

BLUE MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 67, Phillips

Election, November Second Wednesday 1535*

Darrell L. Dunne, W.M., Eric W. Smith, S.W. Randolph D. Flagg, J.W., Richard H. Savage, Sr., Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

BRISTOL LODGE NO. 74, Bristol

Election, January Second Monday 1536*

William E. Benner, W.M., Donald C. Carrigan, Jr., S.W., Christopher J. Holley, J.W., Robert E. Kline, Sec., District No. 10

Dark - January, February, March

BUXTON LODGE NO. 115, West Buxton

Election, December First Monday (Third Mon. in Sept.)

Matthew H. Brooker, Jr., W.M., Donald R. Ross, S.W., Lincoln L. Turner, Jr., J.W., Ronald B. Moore, Sec., District No. 18

Dark - July, August

Election, December

CAMBRIDGE LODGE NO. 157, Cambridge

First Tuesday

Ronald R. Watson, W.M., Paul M. Noble, S.W., Donald L. White, J.W., Gerard C. Post, Sec., District No. 22

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

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CARIBOU LODGE NO. 170, Caribou

First Thursday 1802*

Jody R. Smith, W.M., Whitney H. Smith, S.W., Ivan B. Shaw, J.W., Wayne R. Nichols, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, August

Election, December

CARRABASSETT LODGE NO. 161, Canaan

Second Tuesday 1803*

Chris A. Price, W.M., Gregory L. Price, S.W., Kane J. Bridger, J.W., Clifford H. Allen, Sec., District No. 13

Dark - Not Dark

Election, November

CASCO LODGE NO. 36, Yarmouth

First Tuesday 1780*

Raymond J. McLellan, W.M., Timothy E. Libby, S.W., John P. Kane Jr., J.W., Carl H. Winslow, Sr., Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

Election, October

CENTRAL LODGE NO. 45, China William H. McKenzie, III, W.M., Samuel H. Smiley, S.W., Wellman E. Rood, J.W., Kern A. Kelley, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

COLUMBIA-DORIC LODGE NO. 149, Greenville

First Wednesday 1538*

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Election, December Fourth Tuesday (Third Thurs. in Dec.)

Michael J. Harris, W.M., Douglas F. Nelson, S.W., Randal L. Carr, J.W., Eugene F. Murray, Jr., Sec., District No. 5

Dark - Not Dark

Election, October

188

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COMPOSITE LODGE NO. 168, LaGrange

[May

Second Thursday 1782*

Wayne L. Ireland, Jr., W.M., Rodney L. Sage, S.W., Larry Harris,Jr., J.W., Jason O. Neal, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - July, August

CORINTHIAN LODGE NO. 95, Hartland

Election, October First Wednesday 1783*

Lester H. Goforth, W.M., John E. Larson, S.W., Martin L. Kosowski, J.W., Nathaniel C. Foss Jr., Sec., District No. 22

Dark - July, August

CORNER STONE LODGE NO. 216, Portland

Election, December Second Wednesday 1539*

James C. Newman, W.M., Kendall L. Pritchard, S.W., Charles H. Cobb Jr., J.W., Michael J. Chambers, Sec., District No. 17

Dark – Any two months by vote

CRESCENT LODGE NO. 78, Pembroke

Election, June First Wednesday 1784*

Scott A. Johnson, W.M., Ronald E. Porter, S.W., Richard L. Corbett, J.W., Dennis W. Bryant, Sec., District No. 2

Dark - January, February

CROOKED RIVER LODGE NO. 152, Bolsters Mills

Election, November Third Thursday 1540*

William M. Denison, W.M., Ronald P. Denison, S.W., Jeffrey L. Peterson, J.W., Daniel E. Scribner, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - Not Dark

Election, September

2009]

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CUMBERLAND LODGE NO. 12, New Gloucester

189

Sat. before full moon 1541*

Kurt D. Ringrose, W.M., David W. Cobb, S.W., Steven B. Cobb, J.W., Richard A. McCann, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July & Aug.

DAVID A. HOOPER LODGE NO. 201, West Sullivan

Election, November First Monday 1785*

Edward E. Jellison, III, W Eric W. Giles, S.W., James A. Huff, J.W., Edward E. Jellison, Sec., District No. 21

Dark - January, February

DAY SPRING NO. 107, West Newfield

Election December Second Monday 1786*

Roger Winn, W.M., Kenneth W. Colwell Jr., S.W., Christopher W. Pare, J.W., John M. Bemis, Sec., District 18

Dark – July, August

DEERING LODGE NO. 183, Portland

Election, December Second Monday 1543*

Arnold G. Peterson, W.M., Stephen M. Betters, S.W., Christopher M. Disotto, J.W., Anthony A. Pereira, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

DELTA LODGE NO. 153, Lovell

Election, February First Thursday 1544*

Robert G. Drew, W.M., Dale K. Butters, S.W., Farwell L. Sawin, J.W., William H. Mende, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - July, August

Election, December

190

Proceedings of the

DIRIGO LODGE NO. 104, Weeks Mills

[May

Third Monday

Robert H. Holt, W.M., Donald W. Pratt, S.W., Dennis W. Sturges, J.W., Wayne R. Menger, Sec. District No. 11

Dark - July, August

DRESDEN LODGE NO. 103, Dresden Mills

Election, October Second Tuesday 1787*

Kevin E. Campbell, W.M., James B. Howard, S.W. Ronald E. Hatke, J.W., Andrew O. Cooper, Sec., District No. 10

Dark - January, February

DRUMMOND LODGE NO. 118, No. Parsonsfield

Election, December First Thursday 1788*

Joseph F. Morrill, W.M. 7 Roger K. Berube, S.W., Arthur G. Dullinger, Jr., J.W., Arthur G. Dullinger, III, W.M., District No. 18

Dark - Jan., Feb., March

DUNLAP LODGE NO. 47, Biddeford

Election, December First Monday 1545*

Roland P. Beaulieu, W.M., Walter W. Thorpe Jr., S.W., VACANT, J.W., Reginald A. Petit, Sec., District No. 18

Dark – 3 consec. mos. by vote

EASTERN LODGE NO. 7, Eastport

Election, December First Monday 1789*

William W. Wentworth, Sr., W.M., James P. Lowe, S.W., Vincent H. Lodge Jr., J.W., William A. McGarvey, Jr., Sec., District No. 2

Dark July-August

Election, November

2009]

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EUCLID LODGE NO. 194, Madison

191

First Monday 1791*

Michael I. Theriault, W.M., George E Reed, II, S.W., John W. Kenney, J.W., Lester F. Smith, Sec., District No. 13

Dark - July, August

EUREKA LODGE NO. 84, Tenants Harbor

Election, December First Thursday 1546*

James S. Barstow, W.M., Clifton W. Yattaw, Jr., S.W., Dennis M. Leight, J.W., Douglas A. Rackliff, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - January, February

EVENING STAR LODGE NO. 147, Buckfield

Election December Second Monday 1547*

Timothy G. Turner, W.M., Jerry Marstaller, S.W., Frank L. Sweetser, J.W., Arlan A. Saunders, Sec., District No. 20

Dark - July, August

EXCELSIOR LODGE NO. 151, Northport

Election December Second Wednesday 1548*

Derwood R. McIntire, W.M., Keith D. Grant, S.W. Dwight C. Marshall, J.W., Frederick H. Carter Jr., Sec., District No. 8

Dark - July, August

FELICITY LODGE NO. 19, Bucksport

Election, November First Monday 1549*

John D. Baggett, W.M., Theodore S. Russell, S.W., Thomas R. Foster, J.W., David P. Hopkins, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - July, August

Election, December

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FOREST LODGE NO. 148, Springfield

[May

First Thursday 1792*

Scot D. Averill, W.M., Omar C. Bean, S.W., Brian E. McCafferty, J.W., William W. Gould, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - July, August

FORT KENT LODGE NO. 209, Fort Kent

Election, December First Wednesday 1793*

Eric S. Pooler, W.M., Jason Bennett, S.W., Michael Barry Jr., J.W., Peter E. Nesbitt, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, August

FRANKLIN LODGE NO. 123, New Sharon

Election, December Second Friday 1794*

Alvin E. Harris, W.M., Robert W. Smith, S.W., Maurice Sawyer, J.W., Alfred L. Griswold, Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

FRATERNAL LODGE NO. 55, Alfred

Election, January Third Wednesday 1550*

Allan D. Carlson, W.M., Nicholas A. Georges, S.W., Steven J. Ravesi, J.W., Earland H. Morrison, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

FREEDOM LODGE NO. 42, Limerick

Election, May Fourth Wednesday 1551*

Douglas N. MacLean, W.M., David W. Nappi, S.W., Robert F. Levesque, .J.W., John A. Smith, Sec., District No. 18

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

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FREEPORT LODGE NO. 23, Freeport

193

First Monday 5515*

Michael B. Campbell, W.M., Richard T. Neuts, Jr., S.W., Paul E. Lowe, J.W., Kevin P. Manter, Sec., District No. 14

Dark - July, August

GOV. WM. KING LODGE NO. 219, Scarborough

Election, December Second Thursday 1555*

Scott D. Fitzgerald, W.M., Robert J. Verge, Jr., S.W., Timothy B. Francis, J.W., Scott E. Whytock, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

GRANITE LODGE NO. 182, West Paris

Election, January First Monday

Frederic B. Campbell, W.M., James E. Todd, S.W., VACANT, J.W., Harold S. Wilbur, Sec., District No. 20

Dark - July, August

GREENLEAF LODGE NO. 117, Cornish

Election, December Second Wednesday 1554*

Al J. Smith, Jr., W.M., Jeffrey F. James, S.W., Darrell K. Jordan, J.W., Michael R. Singleton, Sec. District No. 18

Dark - July, August

HARMONY LODGE NO. 38, Gorham

Election, December First Wednesday 1557*

Hiram R. Davis, W.M., James E. Shaw Jr., S.W., Kenneth A. Caldwell, J.W., Jeremy M. Shaw, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

Election May

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Proceedings of the

HARWOOD LODGE NO. 91, Machias

[May

First Monday 1795*

David G. Brown, W.M., Scott M. Hanscom, S.W., Paul A. Cox Jr., J.W., John R. Watts, Sec., District No. 3

Dark – 2 mos. by vote at ann. mtg.

HERMON LODGE NO. 32, Litchfield

Election, December First Tuesday 1558*

Mark E. Mansir, W.M., Charles E. Wight, S.W., VACANT, J.W., Kenneth D. Potter, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

HIRAM LODGE NO. 180, South Portland

Election, January Second Tuesday 1559*

David E. Frost, W.M., Peter V. Small, Jr., S.W., James T. Hennemann, J.W., Leonard T. Darling, Jr., Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

HOREB LODGE NO. 93, Lincoln

Election, June Second Tuesday 1577*

Curtis A. Hartford Jr., W.M., Robert J. Anthony, S.W., Clifford J. Sibley, J.W., Orland Shorey, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - July, August

HOWARD LODGE NO. 69, Winterport

Election, September Second Wednesday 1578*

Fred A. Brown, W.M., Douglas Dulac, S.W., Joe B. Rollins, J.W. Duane L. Young, Sr., Sec., District No. 6

Dark- June, July, August

Election, May

2009]

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IRA BERRY LODGE NO. 128, Blue Hill

195

Third Monday 1560*

Merle B. Grindle, III, W.M., Terrance A. Wessel, S.W., Larry M. Maxim, J.W., Dennis R. Rackliffe, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - July, August

ISLAND LODGE NO. 89, Islesboro

Election, October First Thursday 1561*

Leonard E. Bates, W.M., Arnold W. Merritt, S.W., Mark V. Clayton, J.W., Michael F. Clayton, Sec., District No. 7

Dark – Jan., Feb., March

ISLAND FALLS LODGE NO. 206, Island Falls

Election, October Third Wednesday 1579*

Harold J. Willette, W.M., Lawrence R. Greenlaw, S.W., Michael D. Parmigiani, J.W., Rodney L. Willette, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - Jan., Feb., March

JEFFERSON LODGE NO. 100, Bryant Pond

Election, December Third Monday 1562*

James K. Grover, W.M., Joseph N. Roy, S.W., Wade E. Rainey, J.W., Raymond S. Hakala, Sec., District No. 20

Dark – January, February

JONESPORT LODGE NO. 188, Jonesport

Election, December First Tuesday 1796*

Sidney F. Putnam, W.M., Corey L. Alley, S.W., Waylon T. Merchant, J.W., Stephen A. Nelson, Sec., District No. 3

Dark - July, August

Election, January

196

Proceedings of the

KATAHDIN LODGE NO. 98, Patten

[May

Third Thursday 1580*

Kenneth C. Libby, W.M., Michael F. Detour, S.W., James H. Anderson, J.W., Chester H. Chase, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - January, February

KEMANKEAG LODGE NO. 213, Rangeley

Election December First Wednesday 1563*

William C. Hardt, W.M., VACANT, S.W., Steven A. Morrill, Jr., J.W., Harry L. Clark, Sr., Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

KENDUSKEAG LODGE NO. 137, Kenduskeag

Election, December Last Wednesday 5533*

Keith R. Cousins, W.M., Joseph A. Musinski, S.W., James P. Adams, J.W., Francis S. Harvey, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - June, July, August

KENNEBEC LODGE NO. 5, Hallowell

Election, October Second Wednesday 1564*

Ralph N. Hunter, Jr., W.M., Linwood A. Hart, S.W. Steven A. Deboer, J.W., Michael A. LaPlante, Sec., District No. 11

Dark – January, February

KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 80, Solon

Election, March Third Wednesday 1565*

William F. Merrill, II, W.M., Dana E. Hall, S.W., Robert D. Mercer, J.W., Neil O. Hunnewell, W.M., District No. 13

Dark – 2 consec. Mos. By vote

Election, January

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

KING DAVID'S LODGE NO. 62, Lincolnville Bruce Michelson, W.M., John H. Nickerson, S.W., Kenneth W. Marshall, J.W., Walter Guinon, Sec., District No. 7

Dark - July, August

KING HIRAM LODGE NO. 57, Dixfield

197

First Tuesday (Sec. Tues. if First is holiday or G.L.) 1566*

Election, October Second Tuesday 1567*

Lauren A. Hebert, W.M., Aaron V. Perreault, S.W., Danny S. Wing, J.W., Richard V. Beedy, Sec., District No. 20

Dark – January, February, March

KING SOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 61, Waldoboro

Election, December Second Monday 1568*

Louis F. Abbotoni, W.M., Frank E. Overlock, S.W., Carlo P. Bianchi, J.W., William E. Maxwell, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July, August

KNOX LODGE NO. 189, South Thomaston

Election December Second Monday 1569*

Kenneth S. Allen, W.M. Mark J. Toothill, S.W., James S. Barstow, J.W., James F. Willey, Sr., Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July, August

LAFAYETTE LODGE NO. 48, Readfield

Election, January First Thursday 1570*

Thomas H. Milliken, W.M., Charles E. Colegrove, S.W., Howard B. Ellis, III, J.W., John E. Lord, Jr., Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

Election, December

198

Proceedings of the

LEBANON LODGE NO. 116, Norridgewock

[May

First Friday 1571*

Roger A. Emmons, W.M., Roy R. Judkins, S.W., Glenn A. Jones, J.W., Robert J. Farmer, Sec. District No. 13

Dark - July, August

LEWY'S ISLAND LODGE NO. 138, Princeton

Election, September Last Wednesday 1797*

Charles B. McLellan, W.M., Brian S. Clark, S.W., Philip G. McDowell, J.W., Harland S. Hitchings, Sec., District No. 2

Dark – January, February

LIBERTY LODGE NO. 111, Liberty

Election, November Third Thursday 1572*

William A. Bachelder, W.M., James W. Marple, S.W., Dwight C. Marshall, J.W., William J. Grosser, Sec. District No. 8

Dark - July, August

LIMESTONE LODGE NO. 214, Limestone

Election, January Second Tuesday 1573*

Shane E. Theriault, W.M., Michael G. Dugal, S.W., Timothy P. Poitras, J.W., John T. Irovando, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, August

LINCOLN LODGE NO. 3, Wiscasset

Election, December Thurs. on-or before full moon 1574*

Ryan T. Demeny, W.M., Michael J. Williams, S.W., Charles W. Billings, J.W Dickey Brigance, Sec., District No. 10

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

LYGONIA LODGE NO. 40, Ellsworth

199

First Thursday 1575*

Matthew J. Foster, W.M. 7 Todd W. Foster, S.W., Jason L. Lee, J.W., Edmond M. Springer, Sec., District No. 21

Dark July, August

LYNDE LODGE NO. 174, Hermon

Election, January Third Thursday 1576*

David A. Hasey, W.M., Paul D. Kelley, S.W. Robert C. Modery, J.W. Theodore R. McLeod Jr., Sec., District No. 6

Dark - July, August

MAINE LODGE NO. 20, East Wilton

Election, December First Monday 1581*

Richard L. Dorian, W.M., Richard W. Wilde, S.W., Lance K. Thompson, J.W., Ernest A. Lowell, Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

MARINE LODGE NO. 122, Deer Isle

Election, December Second Monday 1582*

Vernon C. Seile, W.M. Robbie C. Gray, S.W., Michael B. Haskell, J.W., John C. Scott, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - Not Dark

MARINERS' LODGE NO. 68, Searsport

Election, January First Tuesday 1583*

Darin D. Hersom, W.M., David C. Kinney, S.W., Terry D. Cook, J.W. Craig W. Delano, Sec., District No. 8

Dark - July, August

Election, December

200

Proceedings of the

MARSH RIVER LODGE NO. 102, Brooks

[May

Second Thursday 1584*

Daniel I. Dolloff, W.M., Robert S. Whittier, Jr., S.W., Scott L. Story, J.W., Gregory W. Parks, Sec., District No. 8

Dark - June, July, Aug.

MECHANICS LODGE NO. 66, Orono

Election, January First Wednesday 1585*

Randall L. Elliott, W.M., William K. Reese, S.W. John S. Hale, Jr., J.W., Donald L. Rogerson, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - July, August

Election, December

MEDUNCOOK LODGE NO. 211, Friendship

First Monday 1586*

James M. Collard, W.M., Doyle R. Simmons, S.W., George R. Simmons, Jr., J.W., Randall C. Foster, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July, August

MERIDIAN LODGE NO. 125, Pittsfield

Election, January Fourth Tuesday 1587*

Lewis R. Fitts, III, W.M., William L. Graham, S.W., Kenton M. Littlefield, J.W., Michael D. Lange, Sec., District No. 22

Dark - July, August

MERIDIAN SPLENDOR LODGE NO. 49, Newport

Election, December First Thursday 1588*

David W. Richardson, W.M., Bruce E. Bragdon, S.W., Forrest C. Simpson Jr., J.W., Errald N. Turner, Sec., District No. 22

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

MESSALONSKEE LODGE NO. 113, Oakland

201

Third Tuesday 1589*

Paul D. Booker, Sr., W.M., Richard K. Penney, S.W., Scott E. Bonnell, J.W., Dana W. Wrigley, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

MOLUNKUS LODGE NO. 165, Sherman Mills

Election, December Third Tuesday 1590*

Kenneth A. Warman, W.M., Kenneth G. Perkins, S.W., Wayne E. Guiggey, J.W., John M. Cannon, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - January, February

MONMOUTH LODGE NO. 110, Monmouth

Election, September Second Monday 1804*

Steven C. Wright, W.M., Joseph R. Saunders, S.W., William M. Layman, J.W., David A. Walker, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

MONUMENT LODGE NO. 96, Houlton

Election, December Second Wednesday 1591*

Richard L. Rhoda, W.M. Clarence R. Jones, S.W., Danny L. Milton, J.W., Bruce E. Folsom, Sec., District No. 1

Dark June, July, Aug.

Election, January

MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 41, Litchfield

Third Tuesday 1592*

George R. Thomson, Jr., W.M., George D. Byras, Jr., S.W., Charles R. Thayer, J.W., George D. Byras, Sr., Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

Election, January

202

Proceedings of the

MOSAIC LODGE NO. 52, Dover-Foxcroft

[May

Third Thursday 1593*

Brian K. Mullis, W.M., William E. Zimmerman, S.W., David G. Roberts, J.W., James H. Salley, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - July, August

MOSES WEBSTER LODGE NO. 145, Vinalhaven

Election, December Second Tuesday 1594*

Elliott C. Brown, W.M., Russell L. Oakes, S.W., Rexford A. Crockett, J.W., Dana M. Barton, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July

MOUNT ABRAM LODGE NO. 204, Kingfield

Election, November First Thursday 1595*

Neal C. Tranten, W.M., C. Thomas Ferris, S.W., Darren D. Maxsimic, J.W., David A. Holmes, Sec., District No. 15

Dark – July, August

MOUNT BIGELOW LODGE NO. 202, Stratton

Election, December First Tuesday 1596*

Fred L. Townsend, W.M., Emerson L. Dyer, Jr., S.W., Stanley B. Chenoweth, J.W., Kenny R. Wing, Sec., District No. 15

Dark - January, February

MOUNT DESERT LODGE NO. 140, Mount Desert

Election, April Third Monday 1597*

Norris M. Reddish, W.M., Edward J. Walsh, S.W., John W. Phippen, Jr., J.W., Robert E. Power, Sr., Sec., District No. 21

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

MOUNT KINEO LODGE NO. 109, Guilford

203

Second Wednesday 1598*

Lorne D. Noiles, W.M., Winfield S. Knight, S.W., Stephen J. Northup, J.W., Robert C. Wilson, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - July, August

Election, December

MOUNT MORIAH LODGE NO. 56, Brownfield

Third Wednesday 1638*

David W. Eaton, W.M., Michael E. Berube, S.W., Elihu Acker, J.W., Jeffrey R. Solter, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - January, February

Election, December

MOUNT OLIVET LODGE NO. 203, Washington

Second Thursday 1599*

Christopher D. Vigue, W.M., Judson W. Butterman, S.W., Daniel O. Beardsley, J.W., Donald L. Grinnell, Sec., District No. 7

Dark – January, February

MOUNT TIR'EM LODGE NO. 132, Waterford

Election, December Tues on or before full moon 1600*

Wayne R. Pike, W.M., Jack I. Pike, S.W., Lee S. Wright, J.W., Frederic R. Engdahl, Sec., District No. 16

Dark – any 2 mos. by vote of lodge

MYSTIC LODGE NO. 65, Hampden

Election, December Third Tuesday 1601*

Ivan P. McPike, W.M. Ernest G. Smith, S.W., Anthony D. Smith, J.W., Daniel J. Murphy, Jr., Sec., District No. 6

Dark – June, July, August

Election, December

204

[May

Proceedings of the

MYSTIC TIE LODGE NO. 154, Weld

Third Wednesday 1602*

Todd W. Hader, W.M., Edmund R. Berry, Sr., S.W., Edmund R. Berry, Jr., J.W. Kurtis E. Moody, Sec., 21 District No. 15

Dark - July, August

Election, December

NARRAGUAGUS LODGE NO. 88, Cherryfield

First Tuesday 1805*

Charles C. Curtis Jr., W.M., Jamie L. Robbins, S.W., Thomas J. Bouchard, J.W., C. Foster Mathews, Sec., District No. 3

Dark - July, August

Election, January

NASKEAG LODGE NO. 171, Brooklin

First Wednesday 1603*

William N. Fuller, W.M., Peter W. Atherton, S.W., Ronald W. Fowle, J.W., Michael P. Allen, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - July, August

Election, January

NAVAL LODGE NO. 184, Kittery William R. Bolz, W.M., James D. Knowles, S.W., Benjamin E. Bromfield, J.W., Robert D. Winton Jr., Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

NEZINSCOT LODGE NO. 101, Turner

First Wednesday 2289* 5

Election, December First Tuesday 1605*

Michael J. Arsenault, W.M., John R. Durgin, III, S.W., Brady Gates, J.W., Peter A. Ricker, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

Election, January

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

NOLLESEMIC LODGE NO. 205, Millinocket

205

Second Thursday 1606*

Michael J. Murphy, W.M., Terry L. Johnson, S.W., F. Harvey Bowley Jr., J.W., James P. Catell, Sec., District No. 24

Dark - July, August

Election, October

NORTHEAST HBR. LODGE NO. 208, Northeast Harbor

Second Tuesday 1607*

James A. Nolan, W.M., Arthur L. Abbott, Jr., S.W., Arthur C. Smallidge, J.W., Edward J. Walsh, Sec., District No. 21

Dark - July, August

NORTHERN STAR LODGE NO. 28, North Anson

Election, December Third Tuesday 1608*

Reginald L. Moody, W.M., Wayne L. McLaughlin, S.W., James B. Bowman, J.W., 7 Robert A. Dunphy, Sec., District No. 13

Dark - July, August

OCEAN LODGE NO. 142, Wells

Election, December Wed. on or before full moon 1806*

Timothy J. Yates, W.M., Lawrence J. Hart, S.W., 8 Michael A. Casey II, J.W., Kenneth E. Creed, III, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

OLIVE BRANCH LODGE NO. 124, Charleston

Election, December Second Thursday 1609*

Lawrence L. Lord, W.M., Stephen J. Deane, S.W., Glenn A. Bouquillon, J.W., Scott C. Blanchard, Sec., District No. 6

Dark – Dec., Jan., Feb.

Election, November

206

Proceedings of the

ORCHARD LODGE NO. 215, Old Orchard Beach

[May

Third Wednesday 2290*

Walter W. Thorpe, Jr., W.M., Seth A. Dube, S.W., Arthur E. Green, J.W. Wayne L. Butler, Sec., District No. 18

Dark - July, August

ORIENT LODGE NO. 15, Thomaston

Election, December First Tuesday 1610*

Joel B. Parsons, W.M. Charles F. Bruce, III, S.W., Mateo J. Mendoza, J.W., Brian S. Messing, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July, August

ORIENTAL LODGE NO. 13, Bridgton Damon M. Brooks, W.M., Donald E. Woolley, S.W., Christopher DeCapua Sr., J.W., Curtis R. Merrill, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - July, August

ORIENTAL STAR LODGE NO. 21, Livermore Falls

Election, January Fourth Wednesday (Third Wed. in Nov. if Thanksgiving Eve) 1611*

Election, December Third Wednesday 1612*

Lawrence W. Harvie, W.M., Erlon B. Rose, S.W., Robert H. Boothby, J.W Gerry A. Page, Sec., District No. 20

Dark - July, August

OXFORD LODGE NO. 18, Norway

Election, November Fourth Monday 2291*

Samuel Lobozzo, W.M., Kenneth W. Verrill, S.W., Ryan D. Annance, J.W., Ronald S. Raymond, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - July, August

Election, November

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

PACIFIC LODGE NO. 64, Exeter

207

Third Wednesday 1613*

Paul B. Grondin, Sr., W.M., Stephen C. Colbath, S.W., Herman E. Roberts Jr., J.W., Robert C. Wetzler Jr., Sec., District No. 22

Dark – January, February

Election, December

PARIAN LODGE NO. 160, Corinna 1614* Ernest V. Kneeland, W.M., John A. Somes, S.W., Stephen K. Dyer, J.W., Marvin F. Lister, Sec., District No. 22

Dark - July, August

PARIS LODGE NO. 94, South Paris

Election, December Third Tuesday 1615*

Joseph W. Chamberlain, W.M., Ralph W. Chamberlain, S.W., Jason A. Thurlow, J.W., Walter R. Webb, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - July, August

PENOBSCOT LODGE NO. 39, Dexter

Election, December First Wednesday 1616*

John H. Watson, W.M., Paul P. Mosley, S.W., Harold W. Clover III, J.W., David P. Mosley, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - July, August

PINE TREE LODGE NO. 172, Mattawamkeag

Election, December Second Monday 1617*

Carleton H. Norris, III, W.M., John W. Furlotte, S.W., Terry L. Johnson, J.W., John E. Burleigh, Sr., Sec., District No. 24

Dark - July, August

Election, October

208

Proceedings of the

PIONEER LODGE NO. 72, Ashland

[May

Second Wednesday 1618*

Marshall P. White, W.M., L. Roy Michaud, S.W., Lewis R. Hews, J.W., David J. Basley, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, August

PISCATAQUIS LODGE NO. 44, Milo

Election, December Second Friday 1619*

Donald J. McDougal, W.M., Clement F. Shina, Jr., S.W., Timothy E. Osnoe, J.W., George M. A. Macdougall, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - January, February

PLEASANT RIVER LODGE NO. 163, Brownville

Election, December Third Monday 1621*

Lawrence N. Foulkes, W.M., Paul N. Foulkes, S.W., Thomas A. MacDonald, J.W., Dennis W. Green, Sec., District No. 5

Dark - July, August

PLEIADES LODGE NO. 173, Milbridge

Election, November First Monday 1816*

William E. Halpin, W.M., Brandon D. Beal, S.W., Chris A. Dorr, J.W., Leland N. Beal, Sec., District No. 3

Dark - July, August

POLAR STAR LODGE NO. 114, Bath

Election, January

1st Wed. after 1st Monday of Month 1622*

Robert W. Sweeney, W.M., Joseph C. Richards, S.W. Alan Sweeney, J.W., Robert A. Meade, Sec. District No. 14

Dark - July, August

Election January

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

POWNAL LODGE NO. 119, Stockton Springs

209

First Wednesday 1624*

Nathaniel P. Boehmer, W.M., Cleon S. Buzzell, S.W., Vincent A. Coose, J.W., Robert L. Robinson, Sec., District No. 8

Dark - July, August

PREBLE LODGE NO. 143, Sanford

Election, January First Wednesday 1625*

Ronald R. Bolduc, W.M., John A. Bolz, S.W., James P. Johnson, J.W., Curtiss F. Kimball, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

PRESUMPSCOT LODGE NO. 127, Windham

Election, June Second Monday 2292*

David F. Ross, W.M. Peter V. Small Jr., S.W. Richard H. Holman, J.W., A. James Ross, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

Election, December

PYTHAGOREAN LODGE NO. 11, Fryeburg

Third Monday 1626*

David A. Dunham, W.M., Charles H. Gilman, S.W., Christian T. Hammond, J.W., Curtis B. Reynolds, Sec., District No. 16

Dark - July, August

QUANTABACOOK LODGE NO. 129, Searsmont

Election, December Third Wednesday 1627*

Jack L. Degraff, W.M., William A. Bachelder, S.W., Jeffrey H. Hanson, J.W., John F. Smith, III, Sec. District No. 7

Dark - January, February

Election October

210

Proceedings of the

RABBONI LODGE NO. 150, Auburn

[May

Third Wednesday 1628*

Raymond E. Hilts, W.M., Ernest G. Pinkham, Jr., S.W., Harris L. Bradeen, Jr., J.W., Kenneth L. Richardson, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

RALPH J. POLLARD LODGE NO. 217, Orrington

Election, January First Thursday 1629*

Gregory T. Hunt, W.M., Daniel R. Taylor, S.W., Stanley A. Fish IV, J.W., Albert L. Smith, III, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - July, August

RISING STAR LODGE NO. 4, Penobscot

Election, December Second Wednesday 1631*

David J. Drew, W.M. Jonathan T. Allen, S.W., Jerry A. Andrews, J.W., Timothy R. Leach, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - July, August

RISING SUN LODGE NO. 71, Orland

Election, December First Tuesday 1632*

Russell G. Field, Jr., W.M., Joel M. West, S.W., Christopher H. Holyoke, J.W., Eric W. Stover, Sec., District No. 4

Dark - July, August

RISING VIRTUE LODGE NO. 10, Bangor

Election, December Last Tuesday 1633*

Kenneth O. Rowell, Jr., W.M., Chad E. Smith, S.W., Ronald J. Bilancia, J.W. Frank A. McGillicuddy, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - June, July, August

Election, December

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

RIVERSIDE LODGE NO. 135, Jefferson

211

First Wednesday 1634*

William R. Mitchell, W.M. Stephen F. Flagg, S.W., Gerard Fitzgerald, J.W., Robert T. Flagg, Sec., District No. 7

Dark - July, August

RURAL LODGE NO. 53, Sidney

Election, January Fourth Monday 1636*

Dale C. Blethen, W.M., Michael A. Philbrick, Sr., S.W., Michael A. Philbrick, Jr., J.W., Floyd L. Luce, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

SACCARAPPA LODGE NO. 86, Westbrook

Election, November First Monday 1650*

Michael J. Henderson, W.M., William J. Murphy, S.W., Jon P. Marston, J.W., Michael C. Taylor, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

SACO LODGE NO. 9, Saco

Election, January First Wednesday 1637*

David R. Perkins, W.M., Gregory M. Milliken, S.W., Eliott Hazlerig, J.W., Carl J. Marsano, Sec., District No. 18

Dark - July, August

SEASIDE LODGE NO. 144, Boothbay Harbor

Election, January First Monday 1642*

Thomas H. Ogg, W.M., Keith B. Alley, S.W., Normand J. L'Heureux, Barry G. Grinnell, Sec., District No. 10

Dark - July, Aug., Sept.

Election, December

212

Proceedings of the

SEBASTICOOK LODGE NO. 146, Clinton

[May

Third Thursday 1643*

Roger M. McAllister, Jr., W.M., Roger M. McAllister, Sr., S.W., Arthur C. Thompson, Jr., J.W., Raymond G. Locke, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

SILOAM LODGE NO. 92, Fairfield

Election, October First Thursday 1644*

Daniel P. Holt, W.M., Kevin D. Madore, S.W., Gilman L. Madore, Jr., J.W., Norman R. Dickinson, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

SOLAR LODGE NO. 14, Bath

Election, December First Monday 1645*

Brenton H. Perow, W.M., John P. Rock, S.W., Richard E. Jackson, J.W., Raymond E. Farmer, Sec., District No. 14

Dark - July, August

SOMERSET LODGE NO. 34, Skowhegan

Election, January Second Monday 1646*

Erik S. Nielson, W.M., Thomas F. Foley, S.W., Thomas J. Greene, J.W., Jeffrey R. Bowzer, Sec., District No. 13

Dark - July, August

Election, December

SPRINGVALE LODGE NO. 190, Springvale

Second Tuesday 1647*

Cleveland D. Welch, W.M., Scott E. Lister, S.W., Nicholas A. Georges, J.W., Richard G. Ford, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

Election, December

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

ST. ANDREW'S LODGE NO. 83, Bangor

213

Last Friday 1639*

Shawn A. Ross, W.M., John D. Bunker, S.W., Ernest D. Wheeler II, J.W., Gordon E. Reynolds, Sec., District No. 6

Dark - June, July, Aug.

ST. ASPINQUID LODGE NO. 198, York Village

Election, December First Tuesday 1807*

Mark S. Zimmerman, W.M., Douglas M. Blaisdell, S.W., Matthew J. Blaisdell, J.W., Michael Blaisdell, Sec., 1 District No. 19

Dark - July, August

ST. CROIX LODGE NO. 46, Calais

Election, June First Monday 1808*

William J. Cody, W.M., Christopher B. Eagan, S.W., Patrick W. Burke, J.W., David G. Beckett, Sec., District No. 2

Dark - July, August

ST. GEORGE LODGE NO. 16, Warren

Election, December Third Monday 1640*

Stanley P. Paton, W.M., Gary E. Beam, S.W., Eric W. Rogers, J.W., Thomas L. Stevenson, Sec., District No. 9

Dark - July, August

Election, October

ST. JOHN'S LODGE NO. 51, South Berwick

Third Monday 1809*

Jeffrey R. Cutting, W.M., Allan D. Locke, S.W., Michael J. Penny, J.W., Alan B. Johnson, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

Election, October

214

Proceedings of the

ST. PAUL'S LODGE NO. 82, Rockport

[May

Mon. on or before full moon 1641*

C. Herbert Annis, Jr., W.M., Keryn P. Annis, S.W., Elwood P. Doran, J.W., Jeffrey W. Sukeforth, Sec., District No. 7

Dark - July, August

STANDISH LODGE NO. 70, Standish

Election, October Second Thursday 1810*

Roscoe Grant, W.M., Ronald A. Edwards, S.W., James N. Edwards, J.W., Stanley K. Grant, Sec., District No. 17

Dark - July, August

STAR IN THE EAST LODGE NO. 60, Old Town

Election, December Last Monday 1648*

Chester H. Davis, Jr., W.M., Peter J. Danforth, S.W., David A. Young, J.W., Charles H. Norburg, Jr., Sec., District No. 6

Dark - July, August

Election, September

STAR IN THE WEST LODGE NO. 85, Unity

First Tuesday 1649*

Robert C. King, W.M., Maurice A. Call, S.W., Peter L. Quimby, J.W., Leroy E. Stewart, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - January, February

TEMPLE LODGE NO. 25, Winthrop

Election, December Third Monday 1651*

Brian S. Farrington, W.M., Robert E. Farrington, S.W., Richard J. Drapeau, J.W., Dwight N. Hawkins, Sec., District No. 11

Dark - July, August

Election, January

2009]

Grand Lodge of Maine

TRANQUIL LODGE NO. 29, Auburn

215

Second Wednesday 1653*

Frederick H. Morton, Jr., W.M., James A. Roy, S.W., George R. Fundis, J.W., Warren S. Chase, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

TREMONT LODGE NO. 77, Southwest Harbor

Election, January First Thursday 1654*

Daniel E. Bartlett, W.M., Andrew S. Mays, S.W., Scott J. Alley, J.W., Maurice J. Marshall, Sec., District No. 21

Dark - July, August

TRIANGLE LODGE NO. 1, Portland

Election, December Second Wednesday 1623*

Robert D. Lind, W.M., Harold A. Clough, S.W., Shawn F. Losier, J.W., Michael C. Whyte, Sec., 7 District No. 17

Dark - July, August

TRINITY LODGE NO. 130, Presque Isle

Election, December First Tuesday 1655*

Stanley L. Baker, W.M., Hollis R. Porter, SW., Craig R. Green, J.W., Milton E. Smith, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, August

TUSCAN LODGE NO. 106, Addison

Election, December First Saturday 1811*

Everett M. Grant, W.M., Keith A. Crowley, Jr., S.W., Bruce A. Simons, J.W., Harry Beal, Jr., Sec., District No. 3

Dark - July, August

Election, December

216

Proceedings of the

TYRIAN LODGE NO. 73, Mechanic Falls

[May

Thurs. on or before full moon 1656*

Mark E. Stevens, W.M., Wayne D. Cotterly, S.W., Brian S. Carrier, J.W., Eugene Chandler, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

UNION LODGE NO. 31, Union

Election, December First Thursday 1812*

Clarence B. Spady, W.M., Christopher E. Brown, S.W., VACANT, J.W., Christopher D. Vigue, Sec., District No. 7

Dark – June, July & August

UNITED LODGE NO. 8, Brunswick

Election, December Second Tuesday 1657*

Craig A. Rubner, W.M., Harry W. Grinder, S.W., Robert P. Grondin, J.W., Andrew H. DeBiasio, Sec., District No. 14

Dark - July, August

UNITY LODGE NO. 58, Thorndike

Election, January Third Wednesday 1658*

Mayo A. Cookson, Jr., W.M., Norman R. Vashon, S.W., Bruce A. Hutchins, J.W., Karl D. Julian, Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

Election, December

VASSALBORO LODGE NO. 54, Vassalboro

Second Tuesday 1659*

James E. Maloy, W.M., Roy A. Brackett, S.W., John W. Bragg, J.W., Timothy P. Connelly, Sec., District No. 12

Dark – July, August

Election, September

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VERNON VALLEY LODGE NO. 99, Mount Vernon

First Tuesday 1660*

Charles E. Wadleigh, Jr., W.M., Charles H. Pervier, S.W., Elmon J. Dyar, J.W., Fred L. Higgins, Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

VILLAGE LODGE NO. 26, Bowdoinham

Election, December First Wednesday 1661*

Bruce A. Ross, W.M., James D. McGee Jr., S.W., Charles L. Kincer, J.W., Robert L. Stevenson, III, Sec., District No. 14

Dark - July, August

WARREN LODGE NO. 2, East Machias

Election, January Tuesday before the full moon 1813*

James S. Merrill, W.M., Dean M. McGuire, S.W., Kevin T. Ashley, J.W., Edwin H. Joy, Sec., District No. 3

Dark - July, August

WASHBURN LODGE NO. 193, Washburn

Election, December Second Thursday 1663*

Joel P. Wardwell, W.M., Charles H. Currier, II, S.W., Donald E. Anderson, J.W., Darrell L. Philbrook, Sec., District No. 1

Dark - July, Aug., Sept.

WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 37, Lubec

Election, December First Wednesday

Alvin D. Wasson, W.M., John S. Appleby, II, S.W., Mark Jones, J.W., Frank M. Theriault, Jr., Sec., District No. 2

Dark - July, August

Election, December

218

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WATERVILLE LODGE NO. 33, Waterville

[May

Second Monday 1664*

Kurt N. Tidd, W.M., Robert J. Siviski, S.W., Jonathan J. Hallenbeck, J.W., Daniel B. Carey, Jr., Sec., District No. 12

Dark - July, August

WEBSTER LODGE NO. 164, Wales

Election, December Third Thursday 1665*

Richard A. Grondin, W.M., Paul L. Boudreau, S.W., Kirk L. Wood, J.W., Elbert O. Derick, Sec., District No. 23

Dark - July, August

WHITNEY LODGE NO. 167, Canton

Election, December First Thursday 1814*

Harry L. Smith, Jr., W.M., Warren D. Strout, S.W., David J. Taylor, J.W., David E. Jordan, Sec., District No. 20

Dark – Jan., Feb. & March

WILTON LODGE NO. 156, East Wilton

Election, December Fourth Wednesday 1666*

Philip M. Raymond, W.M., Craig W. Coolidge, S.W., Warren L. Bryant, J.W., David B. Baker, Sec., District No. 15

Dark - July, August

WINTER HARBOR LODGE NO. 192, Winter Harbor

Election, November First Wednesday 1667*

Jeffrey D. Alley, Jr., W.M., Peter W. Drinkwater, S.W., Jeffrey Hutchins, J.W., William D. Van Horn, Sec., District No. 21

Dark - June, July, Aug.

Election, January

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YORK LODGE NO. 22, Kennebunk

219

First Monday 1668*

Richard B. Smith, W.M., Brian A. Ingalls, S.W., Laurie Cohen, J.W., Randall S. Burleigh, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

YORKSHIRE LODGE NO. 179, North Berwick

Election, December Third Thursday 1815*

Charles S. Monroe, W.M., Michael Carter, S.W., Patrick S. Hankin, J.W., Philip J. Turnbull, Sec., District No. 19

Dark - July, August

Election, December

*Maine Blood Bank Donor Code Number MAINE LODGE OF RESEARCH

Quarterly

Richard L. Rhoda, W.M., Eric W. Kuntz, S.W., David A. Walker, J.W., Richard L. Bowden, Sec., Election, June

220

Proceedings of the LIST OF LODGES BY DISTRICTS District No. 1 District Deputy Grand Master – Kenneth E. White

72 Pioneer, Ashland 96 Monument, Houlton 130 Trinity, Presque Isle 170 Caribou, Caribou

193 Washburn, Washburn 197 Aroostook, Mars Hill 209 Fort Kent, Fort Kent 214 Limestone, Limestone

District No. 2 District Deputy Grand Master – Dennis W. Bryant

7 Eastern, Eastport 37 Washington, Lubec 46 St. Croix, Calais

78 Crescent, Pembroke 138 Lewy's Island, Princeton

District No. 3 District Deputy Grand Master – Darrell K. E. Kelley

2 Warren, East Machias 88 Narraguagus, Cherryfield 91 Harwood, Machias

106 Tuscan, Addison 173 Pleiades, Millbridge 188 Jonesport, Jonesport

District No. 4 District Deputy Grand Master – Theodore S. Russell

4 Rising Star, Penobscot 19 Felicity, Bucksport 71 Rising Sun, Orland

122 Marine, Deer Isle 128 Ira Berry, Blue Hill 171 Naskeag, Brooklin

District No. 5 District Deputy Grand Master – Lawrence W. Budden

39 Penobscot, Dexter 44 Piscataquis, Milo 52 Mosaic, Dover-Foxcroft 109 Mount Kineo, Guilford

149 Columbia-Doric, Greenville 163 Pleasant River, Brownville 168 Composite, LaGrange 207 Abner Wade, Sangerville

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Grand Lodge of Maine District No. 6 District Deputy Grand Master – E. Fritz Day

10 Rising Virtue, Bangor 60 Star in the East, Old Town 65 Mystic, Hampden 66 Mechanics, Orono 69 Howard, Winterport 83 St. Andrew's, Bangor

87 Benevolent, Carmel 124 Olive Branch, Charleston 137 Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag 174 Lynde, Hermon 217 Ralph J. Pollard, Orrington

District No. 7 District Deputy Grand Master – Jeff Sukeforth

6 Amity, Camden 31 Union, Union 62 King David's, Lincolnville 82 St. Paul's, Rockport

89 Island, Islesboro 129 Quantabacook, Searsmont 135 Riverside, Jefferson 203 Mount Olivet, Washington

District No. 8 District Deputy Grand Master – Myron E. Hersom

24 Belfast, Belfast 68 Mariners', Searsport 102 Marsh River, Brooks

111 Liberty, Liberty 119 Pownal, Stockton Springs 151 Excelsior, Northport

District No. 9 District Deputy Grand Master – Brian S. Messing

15 Orient, Thomaston 16 St. George, Warren 50 Aurora, Rockland 61 King Solomon's, Waldoboro

84 Eureka, Tenant's Harbor 145 Moses Webster, Vinalhaven 189 Knox, South Thomaston 211 Meduncook, Friendship

District No. 10 District Deputy Grand Master – Charles J. DiPerri, Jr.

3 Lincoln, Wiscasset 43 Alna-Anchor, Damariscotta 74 Bristol, Bristol

103 Dresden, Dresden Mills 144 Seaside, Boothbay Harbor 196 Bay View, East Boothbay

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Proceedings of the District No. 11 District Deputy Grand Master – Robert D. Stratton

5 Kennebec, Hallowell 25 Temple, Winthrop 32 Hermon, Litchfield 35 Bethlehem, Augusta 41 Morning Star, Litchfield

48 Lafayette, Readfield 53 Rural, Sidney 104 Dirigo, Weeks Mills 110 Monmouth, Monmouth 133 Asylum, Leeds

District No. 12 District Deputy Grand Master – Frederick R. Milligan, Jr.

33 Waterville, Waterville 45 Central, China 54 Neguemkeag /Vassalboro, No. Vassalboro 58 Unity, Thorndike

85 Star in the West, Unity 92 Siloam, Fairfield 113 Messalonskee, Oakland 146 Sebasticook, Clinton

District No. 13 District Deputy Grand Master – Robert J. Farmer

28 Northern Star, North Anson 34 Somerset, Skowhegan 80 Keystone, Solon

116 Lebanon, Norridgewock 161 Carrabassett, Canaan 194 Euclid, Madison

District No. 14 District Deputy Grand Master – Harry W. Grinder

8 United, Brunswick 14 Solar, Bath 23 Freeport, Freeport 26 Village, Bowdoinham

114 Polar Star, Bath 121 Acacia, Durham 155 Ancient York, Lisbon Falls

District No. 15 District Deputy Grand Master – B. Dana Leathers

20 Maine, East Wilton 67 Blue Mountain, Phillips 99 Vernon Valley, Mt. Vernon 123 Franklin, New Sharon 154 Mystic Tie, Weld

156 Wilton, East Wilton 202 Mount Bigelow, Stratton 204 Mount Abram, Kingfield 213 Kemankeag, Rangeley

[May

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Grand Lodge of Maine District No. 16 District Deputy Grand Master – Brian A. Levasseur

11 Pythagorean, Fryeburg 13 Oriental, Bridgton 18 Oxford, Norway 56 Mount Moriah, Brownfield

94 Paris, South Paris 132 Mt. Tir’em, Waterford 152 Crooked River, Bolster's Mills 153 Delta, Lovell

District No. 17 District Deputy Grand Master – Walter W. Lamb, Jr.

1 Triangle, Portland 36 Casco, Yarmouth 38 Harmony, Gorham 70 Standish, Standish 86 Saccarappa, Westbrook

127 Presumpscot, Windham 180 Hiram, South Portland 183 Deering, Portland 216 Corner Stone Portland 219 Gov. Wm. King, Scarborough

District No. 18 District Deputy Grand Master – Carl J. Marsano

9 Saco, Saco 42 Freedom, Limerick 47 Dunlap, Biddeford 107 Day Spring, West Newfield 115 Buxton, West Buxton

117 Greenleaf, Cornish 118 Drummond, No. Parsonsfield 162 Arion, Goodwin's Mills 215 Orchard, Old Orchard Beach

District No. 19 District Deputy Grand Master – R. Matthew Ferris

22 York, Kennebunk 51 St. John's, South Berwick 55 Fraternal, Alfred 76 Arundel, Kennebunkport 142 Ocean, Wells

143 Preble, Sanford 179 Yorkshire, North Berwick 184 Naval, Kittery 190 Springvale, Springvale 198 St. Aspinquid, York Village

District No. 20 District Deputy Grand Master – Richard J. Halacy

21 Oriental Star, Livermore Falls 30 Blazing Star, Rumford Corner 57 King Hiram, Dixfield 97 Bethel, Bethel

100 Jefferson, Bryant Pond 147 Evening Star, Buckfield 167 Whitney, Canton 182 Granite, West Paris

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40 Lygonia, Ellsworth 77 Tremont, Southwest Harbor 140 Mount Desert, Mount Desert 185 Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor

192 Winter Harbor, Winter Harbor 201 David A. Hooper, W. Sullivan 208 N. E. Harbor, Northeast Harbor

District No. 22 District Deputy Grand Master – Ronald P. Green, Sr.

49 Meridian Splendor, Newport 64 Pacific, Exeter 75 Archon, East Dixmont 95 Corinthian, Hartland

125 Meridian, Pittsfield 157 Cambridge, Cambridge 160 Parian, Corinna

District No. 23 District Deputy Grand Master – Richard N. Bergeron, Jr.

12 Cumberland, New Gloucester 29 Tranquil, Auburn 73 Tyrian, Mechanic Falls 101 Nezinscot, Turner

105 Ashlar, Auburn 150 Rabboni, Auburn 164 Webster, Wales 178 Ancient Brothers', Auburn

District No. 24 District Deputy Grand Master – George W. Sargent, Jr.

93 Horeb, Lincoln 98 Katahdin, Patten 148 Forest, Springfield 165 Molunkus, Sherman Mills

172 Pine Tree, Mattawamkeag 175 Baskahegan, Danforth 205 Nollesemic, Millinocket 206 Island Falls, Island Falls

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TOWNS IN MAINE WHERE MASONIC LODGES ARE LOCATED LOCATION ADDISON, ALFRED ASHLAND AUBURN AUBURN AUBURN AUBURN AUGUSTA

LODGE Tuscan, 106, Fraternal, 55, Pioneer, 72, Ancient Brothers, 178, Ashlar, 105, Rabboni, 150, Tranquil, 29, Bethlehem, 35,

DISTRICT 3 19 1 23 23 23 23 11

BANGOR BANGOR BAR HARBOR, BATH, BATH, BELFAST, BETHEL, BIDDEFORD, BLUE HILL, BOLSTER’S MILLS, BOWDOINHAM, BRIDGTON, BRISTOL, BROOKLIN, BROOKS, BROWNFIELD, BROWNVILLE, BRUNSWICK, BRYANT POND, BUCKFIELD, BUCKSPORT,

Rising Virtue, 10, St. Andrew's, 83, Bar Harbor, 185, Polar Star, 114, Solar, 14, Belfast, 24, Bethel, 97, Dunlap, 47, Ira Berry, 128, Crooked River, 152, Village, 26, Oriental, 13, Bristol, 74, Naskeag, 171, Marsh River, 102, Mount Moriah, 56, Pleasant River, 163, United, 8, Jefferson, 100, Evening Star, 147, Felicity, 19,

6 6 21 14 14 8 20 18 4 16 14 16 10 4 8 16 5 14 20 20 4

CALAIS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMDEN CANAAN, CANTON, CARIBOU, CARMEL, CHARLESTON, CHERRYFIELD, CHINA, CLINTON, CORINNA, CORNISH,

St. Croix, 46, Cambridge, 157, Amity, 6, Carrabassett, 161, Whitney, 167, Caribou, 170, Benevolent, 87, Olive Branch, 124, Narraguagus, 88, Central, 45, Sebasticook, 146, Parian, 160, Greenleaf, 117,

2 22 7 13 20 1 6 6 3 12 12 22 18

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Proceedings of the

DAMARISCOTTA, DANFORTH, DEER ISLE, DEXTER, DIXFIELD, DOVER-FOXCROFT, DRESDEN MILLS, DURHAM,

Alna-Anchor, 43, Baskahegan, 175, Marine, 122, Penobscot, 39, King Hiram, 57, Mosaic, 52, Dresden, 103, Acacia, 121,

10 24 4 5 20 5 10 14

EAST BOOTHBAY, EAST BOOTHBAY, EAST DIXMONT, EAST MACHIAS, EAST WILTON, EAST WILTON, EASTPORT, ELLSWORTH, EXETER,

Seaside, 144, Bay View, 196 Archon, 75, Warren, 2, Maine, 20, Wilton, 156 Eastern, 7, Lygonia, 40, Pacific, 64,

10 10 22 3 15 15 2 21 22

FAIRFIELD, FORT KENT, FREEPORT, FRIENDSHIP, FRYEBURG,

Siloam, 92, Fort Kent, 209, Freeport, 23, Meduncook, 211, Pythagorean, 11,

12 1 14 9 16

GOODWIN'S MILLS, GORHAM, GREENVILLE, GUILFORD,

Arion, 162, Harmony, 38, Columbia Doric, 149, Mount Kineo, 109,

18 17 5 5

HALLOWELL, HAMPDEN, HARTLAND, HERMON, HOULTON,

Kennebec, 5, Mystic, 65, Corinthian, 95, Lynde, 174, Monument, 96

11 6 22 6 1

ISLAND FALLS ISLESBORO,

Island Falls, 206 Island, 89,

24 7

JEFFERSON, JONESPORT,

Riverside, 135, Jonesport, 188,

7 3

KENDUSKEAG, KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT, KINGFIELD, KITTERY,

Kenduskeag, 137, York, 22, Arundel, 76, Mount Abram, 204, Naval, 184,

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LAGRANGE LEEDS LIBERTY, LIMERICK, LIMESTONE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNVILLE LISBON FALLS, LITCHFIELD, LITCHFIELD, LIVERMORE FALLS, LOVELL, LUBEC,

Composite, 168, Asylum, 133, Liberty, 111, Freedom, 42, Limestone, 214, Horeb, 93, King David's 62, Ancient York, 155, Hermon, 32, Morning Star, 41, Oriental Star, 21, Delta, 153 Washington, 37,

5 11 8 18 1 24 7 14 11 11 20 16 2

MACHIAS, MADISON, MARS HILL, MATTAWAMKEAG, MECHANIC FALLS, MILBRIDGE, MILLINOCKET, MILO, MONMOUTH, MOUNT DESERT, MOUNT VERNON,

Harwood, 91, Euclid, 194, Aroostook, 197, Pine Tree, 172, Tyrian, 73, Pleiades, 173 Nollesemic, 205 Piscataquis, 44, Monmouth, 110 Mount Desert, 140, Vernon Valley, 99,

3 13 1 24 23 3 24 5 11 21 15

NEW GLOUCESTER, NEWPORT, NEW SHARON, NORRIDGEWOCK, NORTH ANSON NORTH BERWICK NORTHEAST HARBOR, NORTH PARSONSFIELD, NORTH VASSALBORO, NORTHPORT, NORWAY,

Cumberland, 12, Meridian Splendor, 49, Franklin, 123, Lebanon, 116, Northern Star, 28, Yorkshire, 179, Northeast Harbor, 208, Drummond, 118, Neguemkeag-Vassalboro, 54, Excelsior, 151, Oxford, 18,

23 22 15 13 13 19 21 18 12 8 16

OAKLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, OLD TOWN, ORLAND, ORONO, ORRINGTON,

Messalonskee, 113, Orchard, 215, Star in the East, 60, Rising Sun, 71, Mechanics', 66, Ralph J. Pollard, 217,

12 18 6 4 6 6

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PATTEN, PEMBROKE, PENOBSCOT, PHILLIPS, PITTSFIELD, PORTLAND, PORTLAND, PORTLAND, PRESQUE ISLE, PRINCETON,

Katahdin, 98, Crescent, 78, Rising Star, 4, Blue Mountain, 67, Meridian, 125, Corner Stone, 216 Deering, 183 Triangle, 1, Trinity, 130, Lewy's Island, 138,

24 2 4 15 22 17 17 17 1 2

RANGELEY, READFIELD, ROCKLAND, ROCKPORT, RUMFORD CORNER,

Kemankeag, 213 Lafayette, 48, Aurora, 50, St. Paul's 82, Blazing Star, 30,

15 11 9 7 20

SACO, SANFORD, SANGERVILLE, SCARBOROUGH, SEARSMONT, SEARSPORT, SHERMAN MILLS, SIDNEY, SKOWHEGAN, SOLON, SOUTH BERWICK, SOUTH PARIS, SOUTH PORTLAND, SOUTH THOMASTON, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGVALE, STANDISH, STOCKTON SPRINGS, STRATTON,

Saco, 9, Preble, 143, Abner Wade, 207 Gov. William King, 219, Quantabacook, 129, Mariners', 68, Molunkus, 165, Rural, 53, Somerset, 34, Keystone, 80, St. John's 51, Paris, 94, Hiram, 180 Knox, 189, Tremont, 77, Forest, 148, Springvale, 190, Standish, 70, Pownal, 119 Mount Bigelow, 202,

18 19 5 17 7 8 24 11 13 13 19 16 17 9 21 24 19 17 8 15

TENANTS HARBOR, THOMASTON, THORNDIKE, TURNER,

Eureka, 84, Orient, 15, Unity 58, Nezinscot, 101,

9 9 12 23

UNION, UNITY, VINALHAVEN,

Union, 31, Star in the West, 85, Moses Webster, 145,

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WALES WALDOBORO, WARREN, WASHBURN, WASHINGTON, WATERFORD, WATERVILLE, WEEKS MILLS, WELD, WELLS, WESTBROOK, WEST BUXTON, WEST NEWFIELD, WEST PARIS, WEST SULLIVAN, WINDHAM WINTER HARBOR, WINTERPORT, WINTHROP WISCASSET

Webster, 164 King Solomon's, 61, St. George, 16, Washburn, 193, Mt. Olivet, 203 Mount Tir'em, 132, Waterville, 33, Dirigo, 104, Mystic Tie, 154, Ocean, 142, Saccarappa, 86, Buxton, 115, Day Spring, 107, Granite, 182 David A. Hooper, 201, Presumpscot, 127 Winter Harbor, 192 Howard, 69, Temple, 25, Lincoln, 3,

23 9 9 1 7 16 12 11 15 19 17 18 18 20 21 17 21 6 11 10

YARMOUTH, YORK VILLAGE,

Casco, 36, St. Aspinquid, 198,

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Lodge

Location

Date of Precedence

Date of Charter

1 Triangle 2 Warren 3 Lincoln 4 Hancock 5 Kennebec 6 Amity 7 Eastern 8 United 9 Saco 10 Rising Virtue 11 Pythagorean 12 Cumberland 13 Oriental 14 Solar 15 Orient 16 Saint George 17 Ancient Land-Mark 18 Oxford 19 Felicity 20 Maine 21 Oriental Star 22 York 23 Freeport 24 Belfast 25 Temple 26 Village 27 Adoniram 28 Northern Star 29 Tranquil 30 Blazing Star 31 Union 32 Hermon 33 Waterville 34 Somerset 35 Bethlehem 36 Casco 37 Washington 38 Harmony 39 Penobscot 40 Lygonia 41 Morning Star 42 Freedom 43 Alna 44 Piscataquis 45 Central 46 Saint Croix 47 Dunlap 48 Lafayette 49 Meridian Splendor

Portland East Machias Wiscasset Castine Hallowell Camden Eastport Brunswick Saco Bangor Fryeburg New Gloucester Bridgton Bath Thomaston Warren Portland Norway Bucksport East Wilton Livermore Kennebunk Freeport Belfast Winthrop Bowdoinham Limington North Anson Auburn Rumford Corner Union Litchfield Waterville Skowhegan Augusta Yarmouth Lubec Gorham Dexter Ellsworth Litchfield Limerick Damariscotta Milo China Calais Biddeford Readfield Newport

Mar. 20, 1762 Sept. 10, 1778 June 1, 1792 June 9, 1794 Mar. 14, 1796 Mar. 10, 1801 June 8, 1801 Dec. 14, 1801 June 14, 1802 Sept. 13, 1802 June 13,1803 June 13, 1803 Mar. 12, 1804 Sept. 10, 1804 Sept. 10, 1805 Mar. 10, 1806 June 10, 1806 Sept. 14, 1807 Mar. 14, 1809 June 13, 1809 June 13, 1811 Mar. 9, 1813 Sept. 13. 1814 Sept. 9, 1816 Sept. 8, 1817 June 9, 1817 Sept. 9, 1818 Dec. 9, 1818 Dec. 9, 1818 Mar. 10, 1819 Dec. 27, 1819 June 23, 1820 June 27, 1820 Jan. 11, 1821 July 12, 1821 Oct. 11, 1821 Jan. 10, 1822 Jan. 10, 1822 Jan. 10, 1822 April 11, 1822 July 11, 1822 Jan. 11, 1823 Jan. 11, 1823 Oct. 9, 1823 April 8, 1824 April 8, 1824 Jan. 13, 1826 Jan. 13, 1826 July 13, 1826

Mar. 30, 1769 # Sept. 10, 1778 # June 1, 1792 June 9, 1794 # Mar. 14, 1796 Mar. 10, 1801 June 8, 1801 Dec. 14, 1801 June 16, 1802 Sept. 16, 1802 June 13,1803 June 13, 1803 Mar. 12, 1804 Sept. 10, 1804 Sept. 10, 1805 Mar. 10, 1806 June 10, 1806 # Sept. 14, 1807 Mar. 14, 1809 Jan 13, 1810 June 13, 1811 # Mar. 9, 1813 Sept. 13, 1814 Jan. 14, 1991 # Oct. 6, 1817 Sept. 16, 1817 # Sept. 10, 1818 + Dec. 15, 1818 Dec. 9, 1818 Mar. 11, 1819 April 8, 1820 June 23, 1820 June 27, 1820 Jan. 11, 1821 May 3, 1862 # Oct. 24, 1826 Jan. 24, 1822 Jan. 24, 1822 Jan. 24, 1822 April 11, 1822 July 16, 1822 Jan. 14, 1823 Jan. 14, 1823 # Oct. 28, 1823 April 8, 1824 April 8, 1824 Jan. 30, 1826 May 20, 1850 July 18, 1826

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Lodge

Location

Date of Precedence

Date of Charter

50 Aurora 51 Saint John's 52 Mosaic 53 Rural 54 Vassalboro 55 Fraternal 56 Mount Moriah 57 King Hiram 58 Unity 59 Mount Hope 60 Star in the East 61 King Solomon's 62 King David's 63 Richmond 64 Pacific 65 Mystic 66 Mechanics 67 Blue Mountain 68 Mariners' 69 Howard 70 Standish 71 Rising Star 72 Pioneer 73 Tyrian 74 Bristol 75 Archon 76 Arundel 77 Tremont 78 Crescent 79 Rockland 80 Keystone 81 Atlantic 82 Saint Paul's 83 Saint Andrew's 84 Eureka 85 Star in the West 86 Saccarappa 87 Benevolent 88 Narraguagus 89 Island 90 Hiram Abiff 91 Harwood 92 Siloam 93 Horeb 94 Paris 95 Corinthian 96 Monument 97 Bethel 98 Katahdin 99 Vernon Valley 100 Jefferson 101 Nezinscot

Rockland South Berwick Dover-Foxcroft Sidney No. Vassalboro Alfred Brownfield Dixfield Thorndike Hope Old Town Waldoboro Lincolnville Richmond Exeter Hampden Orono Phillips Searsport Winterport Standish Orland Ashland Mechanic Falls Bristol East Dixmont Kennebunkport So. West Harbor Pembroke Rockland Solon Portland Rockport Bangor Tenants Harbor Unity Westbrook Carmel Cherryfield Islesboro West Appleton Machias Fairfield Lincoln South Paris Hartland Houlton Bethel Patten Mount Vernon Bryant Pond Turner

July 13, 1826 Jan. 12, 1827 April 22, 1827 April 12, 1827 April 12, 1827 Jan. 10, 1828 Jan. 10, 1828 April 10, 1828 April 10, 1828 Jan. 25, 1848 Feb. 23, 1848 April 4, 1849 June 16, 1849 Jan. 1, 1850 Oct. 22, 1850 Mar. 1, 1851 Mar. 3, 1851 July 12, 1850 Oct. 23, 1851 Nov. 28, 1851 June 10, 1852 Oct. 18, 1852 Oct. 26, 1852 Jan. 21, 1853 Mar. 1, 1853 May 9, 1853 May 5, 1854 June 12, 1854 July 4, 1854 Oct. 25, 1854 Dec. 16, 1854 May 3, 1855 Oct. 27, 1855 Feb. 6, 1856 July 27, 1855 May 4, 1855 Mar. 1, 1856 Mar. 12, 1857 Mar. 25, 1857 April 3, 1857 Jan. 27, 1857 April 8, 1858 Mar. 8, 1858 June 5, 1858 June 18, 1858 Sept. 13, 1858 Nov. 18, 1858 July 6, 1859 Aug. 24, 1859 Oct. 28, 1859 Feb. 8, 1860 Mar. 1, 1860

July 18, 1826 # Feb. 13, 1827 July 16, 1827 July 25, 1827 May 31, 1827 Jan. 10, 1828 Jan. 23, 1828# May 9, 1872* May 15, 1828 May 4, 1848+ May 5, 1848 Feb. 4, 1855+ Jan. 22, 1850 May 10, 1850# May 12, 1851 May 12, 1851 May 12, 1851 May 10, 1852# May 10, 1853 May 6, 1853 May 10, 1853 May 10, 1853 May 5, 1854 May 10, 1853 May 5, 1854 May 5, 1854# June 26, 1854 May 3, 1856 July 10, 1854 May 4, 1855 # May 4, 1855 May 3, 1855# May 2, 1856 May 3, 1856 May 2, 1856 May 24, 1856 May 5, 1856# May 7, 1857 May 28, 1857 Nov. 5, 1857 May 5, 1858^ Oct. 15, 1858 Jan. 1, 1859 May 5, 1859 May 5, 1859 May 5, 1859 May 5, 1859 May 5, 1860 May 3, 1860 May 3, 1860 May 3, 1860 May 3, 1860

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Lodge

Location

Date of Precedence

Date of Charter

102 Marsh River 103 Dresden 104 Dirigo 105 Ashlar 106 Tuscan 107 Day Spring 108 Relief 109 Mount Kineo 110 Monmouth 111 Liberty 112 Eastern Frontier 113 Messalonskee 114 Polar Star 115 Buxton 116 Lebanon 117 Greenleaf 118 Drummond 119 Pownal 120 Meduncook 121 Acacia 122 Marine 123 Franklin 124 Olive Branch 125 Meridian 126 Timothy Chase 127 Presumpscot 128 Ira Berry 129 Quantabacook 130 Trinity 131 Lookout 132 Mount Tir'em 133 Asylum 134 Trojan 135 Riverside 136 Ionic 137 Kenduskeag 138 Lewy's Island 139 Archon 140 Mount Desert 141 Augusta 142 Ocean 143 Preble 144 Seaside 145 Moses Webster 146 Sebasticook 147 Evening Star 148 Forest 149 Columbia-Doric 150 Rabboni 151 Excelsior 152 Crooked River 153 Delta

Brooks Dresden Mills Weeks Mills Auburn Addison West Newfield Belgrade Guilford Monmouth Liberty Fort Fairfield Oakland Bath West Buxton Norridgewock Cornish No. Parsonsfield Stockton Friendship Durham Deer Isle New Sharon Charleston Pittsfield Belfast Windham Brooksville Searsmont Presque Isle Cutler Waterford Leeds Troy Jefferson Gardiner Kenduskeag Princeton East Dixmont Mount Desert Augusta Wells Sanford East Boothbay Vinalhaven Clinton Buckfield Springfield Greenville Auburn Northport Bolster's Mills Lovell

Dec. 24, 1859 Feb. 3, 1860 June 12, 1860 Nov. 5, 1860 Dec. 27, 1860 Mar. 19, 1861 Jan. 11, 1861 May 10, 1861 May 21, 1861 Nov. 8, 1861 May 8, 1862 May 15, 1862 Mar. 7, 1863 Mar. 18, 1863 April 30, 1863 April 22, 1863 May 7, 1863 July 4, 1863 Feb. 6, 1864 May 7, 1863 Mar. 18, 1864 May 4, 1864 May 4, 1864 June 7, 1864 Oct. 26, 1864 Nov. 19, 1864 Mar. 1, 1865 Mar. 28, 1865 July 17, 1865 July 18, 1865 Oct. 18, 1865 July 20, 1865 Feb. 19, 1866 Mar. 13, 1866 April 24, 1866 May 3, 1866 May 3, 1866 Sept. 26, 1866 Feb. 14, 1867 Mar. 21, 1867 Mar. 22, 1867 May 9, 1867 Oct. 7, 1867 Jan. 13, 1868 Feb. 3, 1868 Feb. 22, 1869 April 1, 1869 May 7, 1868 Dec. 28, 1868 Mar. 1, 1869 April 15, 1869 May 5, 1869

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154 Mystic Tie 155 Ancient York 156 Wilton 157 Cambridge 158 Anchor 159 Esoteric 160 Parian 161 Carrabassett 162 Arion 163 Pleasant River 164 Webster 165 Molunkus 166 Neguemkeag 167 Whitney 168 Composite 169 Shepherd's River 170 Caribou 171 Naskeag 172 Pine Tree 173 Pleiades 174 Lynde 175 Baskahegan 176 Palestine 177 Rising Star 178 Ancient Brothers 179 Yorkshire 180 Hiram 181 Reuel Washburn 182 Granite 183 Deering 184 Naval 185 Bar Harbor 186 Warren Phillips 187 Ira Berry 188 Jonesport 189 Knox 190 Springvale 191 Davis 192 Winter Harbor 193 Washburn 194 Euclid 195 Reliance 196 Bay View 197 Aroostook 198 Saint Aspinquid 199 Bingham 200 Columbia 201 David A. Hooper 202 Mount Bigelow 203 Mount Olivet 204 Mount Abram 205 Nollesemic 206 Island Falls

Weld Lisbon Falls East Wilton Cambridge South Bristol Ellsworth Corinna Canaan Goodwin's Mills Brownville Sabattus Sherman Mills Vassalboro Canton LaGrange Brownfield Caribou Brooklin Mattawamkeag Milbridge Hermon Danforth Biddeford Penobscot Auburn No. Berwick South Portland East Livermore West Paris Portland Kittery Bar Harbor Westbrook Blue Hill Jonesport South Thomaston Springvale Strong Winter Harbor Washburn Madison Stonington East Boothbay Mars Hill York Village Bingham Greenville West Sullivan Stratton Washington Kingfield Millinocket Island Falls

June 8, 1869 Jan. 1, 1870 Jan. 31, 1870 May 5, 1870 May 5, 1870 Sept. 3, 1870 Sept. 9, 1870 Mar. 2, 1871 Mar. 18, 1871 July 28, 1871 July 28, 1871 Aug. 26, 1871 Dec. 22, 1871 Mar. 9, 1872 May 9, 1872 July 1, 1872 July 27, 1872 Feb. 3, 1873 Nov. 14, 1873 May 7, 1874 May 7, 1874 Dec. 3, 1874 May 5, 1875 June 17, 1875 June 21, 1875 Sept. 18, 1875 Nov. 1, 1875 May 4, 1876 Sept. 16, 1878 April 2, 1879 May 8, 1879 April 19, 1882 April 18, 1883 Nov. 12, 1883 May 8, 1884 Sept. 6, 1884 May 7, 1885 May 7, 1885 Aug. 12, 1887 Dec. 14, 1887 May 4, 1888 May 9, 1889 Dec. 20, 1889 Dec. 17, 1890 July 22, 1892 Dec. 23, 1892 July 23, 1894 June 3, 1897 June 19, 1897 Nov. 24, 1897 May 4, 1900 Nov. 17, 1900 Oct. 3, 1901

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207 Abner Wade 208 No. East Harbor 209 Fort Kent 210 Bagaduce 211 Meduncook 212 McKinley 213 Kemankeag 214 Limestone 215 Orchard 216 Comer Stone 217 Ralph J. Pollard 218 Brotherhood 219 Gov. William King Me Lodge of Research

Sangerville No. East Harbor

June 3, 1902 Sept. 2, 1903

May 7, 1903 May 6, 1904

Fort Kent Brooksville Friendship McKinley Rangeley Limestone Old Orchard Beach Portland Orrington Portland Scarborough

Mar. 23, 1904 Sept. 2, 1905 Feb. 15, 1909 May 6, 1909 Oct 6, 1913 Nov. 10, 1913 May 4, 1916 Oct. 27, 1926 Jan. 28, 1947 Nov. 30, 1954 Nov. 29, 1960

May 4, 1905 May 3, 1906 # May 5, 1910 May 6, 1910 # May 7, 1914 May 7, 1914 May 3, 1917 May 4, 1927 # May 4, 1948 May 3, 1956 # May 3, 1961

Aug. 14, 1981

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Note: *1 Portland consolidated with Ancient Land-Mark No. 17 and Atlantic No.81, August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.

2 Warren consolidated with Lookout No. 131 on September 5, 2006, which became Warren No. 2.

4 Hancock consolidated with Rising Star No. 177 on March 26, 2008, which became Rising Star No. 4.

6 Petitioned for under the name "Federal" 11 Originally "Pequawket" U.D., Charter restored in 1865, after no meetings since 1830. *17 Ancient Land-Mark consolidated with Portland No. 1 and Atlantic No. 81, August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.

21 Oriental Star consolidated with Reuel Washburn No. 181 in 1892, which became Oriental Star No. 21. *24 Phoenix consolidated with Timothy Chase No. 126 on January 14, 1991, which became Belfast No. 24.

26 Village consolidated with Richmond No. 63 on October 15, 1983, which became Village No. 26.

27 Adoniram charter surrendered on May 1, 2007.

29 Tranquil removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971.

35 Bethlehem charter restored in 1866. Augusta No. 141 consolidated with on January 22, 2005, which became Bethlehem No. 35.

40 Lygonia consolidated with Estoric No. 159 on January 11, 1908, which became Lygonia No. 40.

43 Alna consolidated with Anchor No. 158 on September 5, 1995, which became Alna-Anchor No. 43. *47 Buxton removed to Biddeford 1855, name changed to Dunlap No. 47.

50 Aurora charter burned. New one May 9,1872. Aurora No. 50 consolidated with Rockland No. 79 on September 27, 2006, which became Aurora No. 50.

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54 Vassalboro consolidated with Neguemkeag No. 166 on April 2, 1994, which became Neguemkeag - Vassalboro No. 54. Name changed to Vassalboro No. 54 on June 6, 2007.

56 Mount Moriah consolidated with Shepherd's River No. 169 on October 17, 1979, which became Mount Moriah No. 56. *59 Mount Hope charter surrendered 1879. *63 Richmond consolidated with Village No. 26 on October 15, 1983, which became Village No. 26. *67 Blue Mountain consolidated with Davis No. 191 on February 10, 1993, which became Blue Mountain No. 67. *75 Plymouth consolidated with Archon No. 139 on October 8, 1939, which became Archon No. 75. *79 Rockland consolidated with Aurora No. 50 on September 27, 2006, which became Aurora No. 50.

80 Keystone consolidated with Bingham No. 199 on December 7, 1994, which became Keystone No. 80. *81 Atlantic consolidated with Portland No. 1 and Ancient Land Mark No. 17 on August 7, 1981, which became Triangle No. 1.

85 Star in the West consolidated with Trojan No. 134 in 1888, which became Star in the West No. 85. *86 Temple consolidated with Warren Phillips No. 186 on December 20, 2002, which became Saccarappa Lodge No. 86. *90 Hiram Abiff, charter revoked 1868.

95 Originally "Pond" name changed in 1864 to Corinthian No. 95.

105 Removed from Lewiston to Auburn 1971. *108 Relief, charter revoked 1894. *112 Eastern Frontier, charter surrendered 1989.

115 Removed from Hollis to Buxton 1867. Originally called "Moderation," name changed in 1874 to Buxton No. 115.

119 Was "Perseverance" U.D.

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*120 Meduncook, charter surrendered 1884.

122 Marine consolidated with Reliance No. 195 on March 12, 1965, which became Marine No. 122. *126 Timothy Chase consolidated with Phoenix No. 24 on January 14, 1991, which became Belfast No. 24. *128 Eggemoggin consolidated with Bagaduce No. 210 on March 13, 1976, which became Bagaduce No. 128. 128 Bagaduce consolidated with Ira Berry No. 187 on November 21,1983, which became Ira Berry No. 128, meeting at Blue Hill. *131 Lookout consolidated with Warren No. 2 on September 5, 2006, which became Warren No. 2.

133 Asylum removed from Wayne to Leeds 2004. *134 Trojan consolidated with Star in the West No. 85 in 1888, which became Star in the West No. 85.

136 Ionic, charter surrendered 1882. *139 Archon consolidated with Plymouth No. 75 on October 8, 1939, which became Archon No. 75. *141 Consolidated with Bethlehem No. 35 on January 22, 2005, which became Bethlehem No. 35.

149 Doric consolidated with Columbia No. 200 on November 7, 1970, which became Columbia-Doric No. 149.

150 Rabboni removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971. *158 Anchor consolidated with Alna Lodge No. 43 on Sept. 5, 1995, which became Alna-Anchor Lodge No. 43. *159 Estoric, consolidated with Lygonia No. 40 on January 11, 1908, which became Lygonia No. 40.

160 Was "Fisher" U.D. 166 Neguemkeag consolidated with Vassalboro No. 54 on April 2,1994, which became Neguemkeag - Vassalboro No. 54. *169 Shepherd’s River consolidated with Mount Moriah No. 56 on Oct. 17, 1979, which became Mount Moriah No. 56.

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*176 Palestine consolidated with Dunlap No. 47 in 1895, which became Dunlap No. 47.

177 Rising Star consolidated with Hancock No. 4 on March 26, 2008, which became Rising Star No. 4.

178 Ancient Brothers removed from Lewiston to Auburn, 1971. *181 Reuel Washburn consolidated with Oriental Star No. 21 in 1892, which became Oriental Star No. 21. *186 Warren Phillips consolidated with Temple No. 86 on December 20, 2002, which became Saccarappa No. 86. *187 Ira Berry consolidated with Bagaduce No. 128 on November 21, 1983, which became Ira Berry No. 128. *191 Davis consolidated with Blue Mountain No. 67 on February 10, 1993, which became Blue Mountain No. 67. *195 Reliance consolidated with Marine No. 122 on March 12, 1965, which became Marine No. 122. *199 Bingham consolidated with Keystone No. 80 on December 7, 1994, which became Keystone No. 80. *200 Columbia consolidated with Doric No. 149, November 7, 1970, which became Columbia-Doric No. 149 *210 Bagaduce consolidated with Eggemoggin No. 128 on March 13, 1976, which became Bagaduce No. 128. *212 McKinley consolidated with Tremont No. 77 on April 18, 1969, which became Tremont No. 77.

216 Corner Stone consolidated with Brotherhood No. 218 on June 26,1996, which became Corner Stone No. 216. *218 Brotherhood consolidated with Corner Stone No.216 on June 26, 1996, which became Corner Stone No. 216.

Lodges enrolled, 219, extinct 32; working 187,

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M.W. Roger P. Snelling, PJGW, #219 M.W. John E. Anagnostis, PJGW, #9 M.W. Robert V. Damon, PSGW, #150/#214 M.W. George P. Pulkkinen, PSGW, #18/#22 M.W. Harland S. Hitchings, PSGW, #138 M.W. Walter M. MacDougall #44 M.W. Brian A. Paradis, PSGW, #18 M.W. Wayne T. Adams, PJGW, #76 M.W. Charles E. Ridlon, PSGW, #23/#65 M.W. Claire V. Tusch, #142 M.W. Gerald S. Leighton, PJGW,#49/ #160

PAST SENIOR GRAND WARDENS R.W. Emery L. Scribner, Jr. #213 R.W. Francis S. Harvey #137 R.W. Herschel K. McIntosh #96 R.W. Oscar M. Hartford #105 R.W. N. James Coolong #96/#197 R.W. Royce G. Wheeler #83 R.W. Sherel T. Collamore #61 R.W. Edward I. Emery #111/#129 R.W. Gerald C. Pickard #174 R.W. Ronald G. Forrest #217 R.W. Charles W. Plummer #8 R.W. William H. Stretton #73/#150 R.W. Douglas B. Taylor #33 R.W. John R. Zaiser, Sr. #34 R.W. John B. Greenleaf #207 R.W. George M. A. MacDougall #44 R.W. W. Louis Greenier, II #170/#209 R.W. Frederic B. Campbell #182 R.W. John A. Lagerquist #93 R.W. David A. Walker #110 R.W. Alan R. Heath #31/#203 R.W. Bradford D. Blake #26 R.W. Robert R. Landry #49/#95 R.W. Frank M. Theriault, Jr. #37 R.W. Lester F. Smith #194 R.W. A. James Ross #127

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R.W. Franklin R. Barclay #133 R.W. Robert G. W. Lobley #217 R.W. James R. Buss, Sr., #75 R.W. Carroll B. Knox #170 R.W. Gordon L. Kimball, Sr., #12 R.W. Reginald W. Wing, Sr. #30/#57 R.W. Donald B. Wiswell #217 R.W. Vernon G. Bean #202 R.W. Richard B. Farrington #172 R.W. Kenneth L. Richardson, #150 R.W. Daniel C. Pratt, #146 R.W. Robert W. Sawyer, IV #72 R.W. C. Herbert Annis, Jr., #6/#82 R.W. Patrick C. Whitney #91 R.W. Richard L. Bowden #10 R.W. Alvin O. McDonald #156 R.W. Randy L. Adams #137 R.W. Guy F. Chapman #24 R.W. Robert A. Hoyt #198 R.W. Walter E. Kyllonen #198 R.W. Ralph G. Knowles #43

PAST GRAND SECRETARIES M.W. John E. Anagnostis #9

PAST GRAND TREASURERS R.W. Bruce S. Tornquist #183 R.W. John A. Lagerquist #93

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OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION 1820 Date

Grand Masters

Deputy Grand Masters

Senior Grand Wardens

Junior Grand Wardens

Grand Treasurers

Grand Secretaries

*William King *Simon Greenleaf *Simon Greenleaf *William Swan *William Swan *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden *Robert P Dunlap *Robert P Dunlap *Nathaniel Coffin *Nathaniel Coffin *Nathaniel Coffin *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *Abner B Thompson *Abner B Thompson *Abner B Thompson *Hezekiah William *Thomas W Smith *Thomas W Smith *Thomas W Smith *John T Paine *John T Paine *Alexander H Putney *Alexander H Putney *Joseph C Stevens *Joseph C Stevens *John C Humphreys *John C Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *John Miller *Jabez True *Robert P Dunlap *Hiram Chase *Hiram Chase

*Simon Greenleaf *William Swan *William Swan *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden *Peleg Sprague *Peleg Sprague *Peleg Sprague *Nathaniel Coffin *Amos Nourse *Reuel Washburn *Reuel Washburn *David G Magoun *David G Magoun *David G Magoun *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *James L Child *Asaph R Nichols *Elisha Harding *Samuel L Valentine *Samuel L Valentine *John C Humphreys *John C Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *Jabez True *Jabez Trite *Hiram Chase *Hiram Chase *Josiah H Drummond *Josiah H Drummond

*William Swan *Charles Fox *Charles Fox *Samuel Fessenden *Samuel Fessenden *George Thacher, Jr *George Thacher, Jr *Robert P Dunlap *Robert P Dunlap *Amos Nourse *Amos Nourse *John L Maquier *John L Maquier *John L Maquier *Joel Miller *Joel Miller *Joel Miller *Thomas W Smith *Thomas W Smith *Thomas W Smith *Thomas W Smith *John T Paine *John T Paine *John T Paine *Alexander H Putney *Alexander H Putney *John C Humphreys *John C Humphreys *Freeman Bradford *Freeman Bradford *Timothy Chase *Timothy Chase *Jabez True *Ezra B French *Ezra B French *Isaac Downing *William Allen *Gustavus F Sargent *Gustavus F Sargent

*Nathaniel Coffin *Josiah W Mitchell *Samuel Fessenden *George Thacher, Jr *George Thacher, Jr *Robert P Dunlap *Robert P Dunlap *Amos Nourse *Amos Nourse *Reuben Nason *Reuben Nason *David C Magoun *David C Magoun *David C Magoun *Abner B Thompson *Abner B Thompson *Abner B Thompson *Stephen Webber *Stephen Webber *Stephen Webber *John T Paine *Alexander H Putney *Alexander H Putney *Alexander H Putney *John C Humphreys *John C Humphreys *Frye Hall *Joseph C Stevens *Stephen C Webber *Timothy Chase *William Somerby *William Somerby *Thomas B Johnston *Thomas B Johnston *William Kimball *William Allen *John William *Stephen B Dockham *Oliver Gerrish

*Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Garish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *Joseph Gerrish *James B Cahoon *James B Cahoon *James B Cahoon *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Benjamin Davis *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Henry H Boody *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge

*William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *William Lord *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Asaph R Nichols *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C Johnson *Philip C Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Philip C, Johnson *Charles Fox *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Charles B Smith *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry

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OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION 1820 Deputy Grand Masters *William P Preble *William P Preble *William P Preble *John J Bell *Timothy J Murray *Timothy J Murray *John H Lynde *John H Lynde *John H Lynde *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Albert Moore *Albeit Moore *Albert Moore *Edward P Burnham *Edward P Burnham *Charles I Collamore *Charles I Collamore *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *William R G Estes *William R G Estes *Fessenden I Day *Fessenden I Day *Frank E Sleeper *Frank E Sleeper *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Henry R Taylor *Henry R Taylor *Horace H Burbank *Horace H Burbank *Augustus B Farnham *Augustus B Farnham *Joseph A Locke *Joseph A Locke *Winfield S Choate *Winfield S Choate *Alfred S Kimball *Alfred S Kimball

Senior Grand Wardens *John J Bell *John J Bell *David Bugbee *Edmund Hinckley *Francis L Talbot *Francis L Talbot *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Thaddeus R Simonton *Thaddeus R Simonton *Albert Moore *Edward P Burnham *Edward P Burnham *Edward P Burnham *William O Poor *Charles I Collamore *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Sumner T Chadbourne *William R G, Estes *John B Redman *Arlington B Marston *William H Smith *Frank E Sleeper *Joseph M Hayes *Albro E Chase *Horace H Burbank *Leander M Kenniston *Manley G Trask *Daniel P Boynton *George R Shaw *Augustus B Farnham *Joseph A Locke *Herbert Harris *Winfield S Choate *Albert M Penley *Alfred S Kimball *Elmer P Spofford *William J Burnham *James E Parsons

Junior Grand Wardens *Joseph Copvel *Francis J Day *T K Osgood *F Loring Talbott *John H Lynde *John H Lynde *Thaddeus R Simonton *Thaddeus R Simonton *Thaddeus R Simonton *John W Ballou *John W Ballou *Henry H Dickey *William O Poor *William O Poor *William O Poor *Charles I Collamore *A M Wetherbee *S J Chadbourne *S J Chadbourne *Edwin Howard Vose *Archie L Talbot *Fessenden I Day *Charles W Haney *Goodwin R Wiley *Augustus Bailey *Henry R Taylor *Benjamin Ames *Wilford J Fisher *Samuel G Davis *Algernon M Roak *E B Mallet, Jr *Samuel L Miller *Howard D Smith *William F Lord *Gustavus H Cargill *Moses Tait *Benjamin L Hadley *Enoch O Greenleaf *Millard M Caswell *Franklin R Redlon *John H McGorrill

Grand Treasurers *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *Moses Dodge *William O Fox *William O Fox *William O Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Frederick Fox *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King

Grand Secretaries *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Ira Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry

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Grand Masters *Josiah H Drummond *Josiah H Drummond *Josiah H Drummond *William P Preble *William P Preble *William P Preble *Timothy 1 Murray *Timothy J Murray *Timothy J Murray *John H Lynde *John H Lynde *John H Lynde *David Cargill *David Cargill *David Cargill *Albert Moore *Albert Moore *Edward P Burnham *Edward P Burnham *Charles I Collamore *Charles I Collamore *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *William R G Estes *William R G Estes *Fessenden I Day *Fessenden I Day *Frank E Sleeper *Frank E Sleeper *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Henry R Taylor *Henry R Taylor *Horace H Burbank *Horace H Burbank *Augustus B Farnham *Augustus B Farnham *Joseph A Locke *Joseph A Locke *Winfield S Choate *Winfield S Choate

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OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE SINCE ORGANIZATION 1820 Grand Masters *Alfred S Kimball *Alfred S Kimball *William J Burnham *Hugh R Chaplin *Hugh R Chaplin *Charles F Johnson *Charles F Johnson *Edmund B Mallet *Edmund B Mallet *Ashley A Smith *Ashley A Smith * Elmer P Spofford * Elmer P Spofford *Thomas H Bodge *Thomas H Bodge *Waldo Pettengill *Waldo Pettengill *Silas B Adams *Silas B Adams *Edward W Wheeler *Edward W Wheeler *Albert M Spear *Albert M Spear *David E Moulton *David E Moulton *David L Wilson *David L Wilson *Harold E Cooke *Harold E Cooke *Cyrus N Blanchard *Cyrus N Blanchard *Ernest C Butler *Ernest C Butler *Clark D Chapman *Clark D Chapman *Henry R Gillis *Henry R Gillis *George F Giddings *George F Giddings *Harold H Murchie

Deputy Grand Masters *William J Burnham *William J Burnham *Hugh R Chaplin *Charles F Johnson *Charles F Johnson *Edmund B Mallet *Edmund B Mallet *Ashley A Smith *Ashley A Smith *Elmer P Spofford *Elmer P Spofford *Thomas H Bodge *Thomas H Bodge *Waldo Pettengill *Waldo Pettengill *Silas B Adams *Silas B Adams *Edward W Wheeler *Edward W Wheeler *Albert M Spear *Albert M Spear *David E Moulton *David E Moulton *David L Wilson *David L Wilson *Harold E Cooke *Harold E Cooke *Cyrus N Blanchard *Cyrus N Blanchard *Ernest C Butler *Ernest C Butler *Clark D Chapman *Clark D Chapman *Henry R Gillis *Henry R Gillis *Samuel B Furbish *George F Giddings *Harold H Murchie *Harold H Murchie *Benjamin L Hadley

Senior Grand Wardens *Hugh R Chaplin *Edwin A Porter *Charles W Crosby *W Scott Shorey *Curtis R Foster *James M Larrabee *William N Howe *John Clair Minott *Frank J Cole *Isaac N Jones *Frank E Monroe *Waldo Pettengill *Fred C Chalmers *Isaac A Clough *Fred Raymond *Ralph W Moore *James H Witherell *Willis A Ricker *William S Davidson *John J Marr *John M Burleigh *Lewman B Soper *Frederick O Eaton *Frank P Denaco *Harry E Rowe *James Abernethy *E Murray Graham *William S Holmes *Alwood E Cushman *William A Small *J Blaine Morrison *Augustus E Campbell *Irving R Case *George N Stevens *Manson D Brown *John L Tewksbury *Charles E Tuttle *Arthur E Lander *William D Bruce *Funk W Fuller

Junior Grand Wardens *Adelbert Millett *James C Ayer *Charles F Paine *George W McClain *Edward G Weston *Albert M Ames *Leon S Howe *George W Holmes *Winfield S Hinckley *Sullivan L Andrews *Convers E Leach *Ernest P Parlin *George A Gilpatric *Clifford J Pattte *Frank B Arnold *Albert H Newbert *Edwin K Smith *Carroll S Douglass *Wallace N Price *Lee M Smith *Allen L Curtis *Charles M Farrar *Daniel G Chaplin *Erwin G Ryder *James Richan *Eugene A Whittridge *Ernest J Record *Norris S Lord *Eban J Marston *Henry W Loring *George W Haskell *George F Giddings *George H Minott *Henry D Davis *Harry S Grindall *James P Bunker *Harvey L Haskell *John L Polleys *Edward H Britton *Carroll W Keene

Grand Treasurers *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Marquis F King *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Millard F Hicks *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Albro E Chase *Edmund B Mallett *Edmund B Mallett *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield *Herbert N Maxfield

Grand Secretaries *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Stephen Berry *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Charles B Davis *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach

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Deputy Grand Masters *Benjamin L Hadley *Ralph J Pollard *Charles E Crossland *Carroll W Keene *Carroll W Keene *Granville C Gray *Granville C Gray *Ervin E J Lander *Ervin E J Lander *Benjamin W Ela *Benjamin W Ela *Paul L Powers *Paul L Powers *Aubrey L Burbank *Aubrey L Burbank *John M Littlefield *John M Littlefield *Leon M Sanborn *Leon M Sanborn *Raymond M Rideout *Raymond M Rideout *Wallace H Campbell *Wallace H Campbell *M Donald Gardner *M Donald Gardner *Harold L Chute *Harold L Chute *Roger I White *Roger I White *Charles R Glassmire *Charles R Glassmire *George E Pushard *George E Pushard *Donald S Smith *Donald S Smith Roger P Snelling Roger P Snelling *Harlan F Small *Harlan F Small *C Ross Buzzell

Senior Grand Wardens *William 1 Levensalor *Ervin E J Lander *Clarence J Perham *Harold L Gerrish *Harold L Gerrish *Clyde French *Elmer P Smart *Frank L Milan *Judson P Lord *Lewis T Brown *George R Caswell *Everett S Higgins *Arthur W Seaward *Philip T Tingley *Royal L Cleaves *B Glen McGee *Andrew M Lund *Richard C Cookson *Malcolm R Holts *Glendon R Ayer *Reginald F Berry *Albert W Hoffses +Gilbert R Chadbourne *Harold S Baker *John H Lee *Roger I White Emery L Scribner, Jr *Edward E Haskell *Aubrey H Chase Francis S Harvey *Elmer G Hayward *Peter C Schmidt Herschel K McIntosh *Willard A Vincent *Robert E Strout Oscar M Hartford *Walter H Moore *Alfred E Neff N James Coolong Royce G Wheeler

Junior Grand Wardens *Elbert G Moulton *Amos A Carter *Arthur W Stockbridge *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Frederick C Louder *Wesley L Oxton *James A Sanker *Merton E Leech *Harry I Rollins *Fred J Lowell *Adin L Hopkins *Clifford H M Perry *Merrill R Kittridge *Harold W Blaisdell *Norman W Lindquist *Isaiah J Jackson *Elmer S Doe *Donald T Page *Victor N Greene *Harold L Chute *Laurence G Higgins *B Warren Dodge *Howard R Mallar *Charles A Duncan *Lewis E Newell *Elmer J Russell *Charles S Brown Roger P Snelling *Millard A Whitney *Clarence L Todd *Philip L Sprague *John S Turner *Stanley F Sampson *Clarence J Johnson *Richard H Haskell Franklin R Barclay Robert G W Lobley *Wilbur F Loveitt John E Anagnostis

Grand Treasurers *Herbert N Maxfield *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *H Norton Maxfield, Jr *Robert M Fletcher *Robert M Fletcher *Robert M Fletcher *Robert M Fletcher *Robert M Fletcher Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist

Grand Secretaries *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Convers E Leach *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Earle D Webster *Ervin E J Lander *Ervin E J Lander *Ervin E J Lander *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt

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Deputy Grand Masters *C Ross Buzzell *Peter C Schmidt *Peter C Schmidt *Ernest H Curtis *Ernest H Curtis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis Robert V Damon Robert V Damon George P Pulkkinen George P Pulkkinen Harland S. Hitchings Harland S Hitchings Walter M Macdougall Walter M Macdougall Brian A Paradis Brian A Paradis Wayne T Adams Wayne T Adams Charles E Ridlon Charles E Ridlon Claire V Tusch Claire V Tusch Gerald S Leighton Gerald S Leighton Robert R Landry Robert R Landry W Louis Greenier, II W Louis Greenier, II

Senior Grand Wardens Sherel T Collamore *Ernest H Curtis Edward I Emery *William A Oliver Robert V Damon Harland S Hitchings Gerald C Pickard George P Pulkkinen Ronald G Forrest Charles W Plummer *Leon A Carpenter William H Stretton Douglas B Taylor Brian A Paradis Charles E Ridlon John R Zaiser, Sr John B Greenleaf George M A Macdougall W Louis Greenier, II Frederic B Campbell John A Lagerquist David A Walker Alan R Heath Bradford D Blake Robert R Landry Frank M Theriault, Jr Lester F Smith A James Ross Robert J Landry

Junior Grand Wardens *Ralph E Bayliss *Haven McCrillis James R Buss *Arthur C Frieder Carroll B Knox *Donald E Bowden Gordon L Kimball, Sr Reginald W Wing *C Wilfred Brann *Sidney Lerman Donald B Wiswell Vernon G Bean Richard B Farrington Wayne T Adams *Robert W Johnston Kenneth L Richardson Daniel C Pratt Robert W Sawyer, IV C Herbert Annis, Jr Patrick C Whitney Richard L Bowden Gerald S Leighton Alvin O McDonald Randy L Adams Guy F Chapman Robert A Hoyt Water E Kyllonen Ralph G Knowles David J Billings

Grand Treasurers Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist Bruce S Tornquist ++ Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr Harold E McKenney, Jr

Grand Secretaries *Peter C Schmidt *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George *Edwin V George John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis John E Anagnostis Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon Hollis G Dixon

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RECAPITULATION 2008 Lodges, enrolled ....................................................................................... 219 Lodges, extinct ........................................................................................... 32 Lodges, working ....................................................................................... 187 Lodge of Research ........................................................................................ 1 Lodges represented at Communication, 2009 ........................................... 155 Number of Delegates ................................................................................ 520 Lodges to make returns ............................................................................ 187 Making returns on time ............................................................................ 113 Raised ........................................................................................................ 385 Affiliated ................................................................................................... 115 Re-instated ................................................................................................... 98 Total increase ............................................................................................ 598 Demitted .................................................................................................... 142 Died ........................................................................................................... 699 Suspended...................................................................................................... 1 Deprived ........................................................................................................ 0 Expelled ......................................................................................................... 1 Suspended N.P.D....................................................................................... 397 Total loss ................................................................................................ 1,240 Net loss ...................................................................................................... 642 Membership, January 1, 2008 ............................................................. 21,066 Membership, January 1, 2009 ............................................................. 20,363 Dual Members . ........................................................................................... 61 Grand Lodge Receipts Grand Lodge Disbursements Amount of Charity Fund

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TO THE MEMORY OF

M.W. Harold Leroy Chute M.W. GRAND MASTER 1968 & 1969

Born at Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 4, 1921 Died at Orono, Maine, September 11, 2008

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IN MEMORY

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MASTER MASONS OF MAINE

WHO HAVE DIED SINCE LAST WE MET

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JOSIAH HAYDEN DRUMMOND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS Under the provisions of Standing Regulation No. 27 Drummond Medals have been presented to the following: Dec. 27, 1939 Dec. 27, 1939 Dec. 27,1939 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 7, 1940 May 9, 1940 Apr. 23, 1941 May 4, 1942 May 7, 1942 May 4, 1943 May 4, 1943 May 3, 1944 May 1, 1945 May 8, 1946 May 9, 1946 May 6, 1947 May 6, 1947 May 5, 1948 May S, 1948 May 4, 1949 May 4, 1949 May 5, 1949 Aug. 25, 1949 May 4, 1950 May 1, 1951 May 3, 1951 May 8, 1952 May 8, 1952 May 4, 1953 May 4, 1954 May 5, 1954 May 5, 1954

Joseph Earl Perry, Mass., by G. M. Giddings Melvin M. Johnson, Mass., by G. M. Giddings Frederick W. Hamilton, Mass., by G. M. Giddings Ashley A. Smith, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Thomas H. Bodge, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Edward E. Wheeler, Maine, by G. M. Giddings David E. Moulton, Maine, by G. M. Giddings David L. Wilson, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Cyrus N. Blanchard, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Ernest C. Butler, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Clark D. Chapman, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Henry R. Gillis, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Conveys E. Leach, Maine, by G. M. Giddings Frank J. Cole, Maine, by G. M. Giddings George F. Giddings, Maine, by G. M. Murchie Charles H. Johnson, N.Y., by G. M. Murchie Albert A. Schaefer, Mass., by G. M. Murchie Ralph J. Pollard, Maine, by G. M. Murchie Harold H. Murchie, by G. M. Hadley Walter W. Williamson, by G. M. Hadley Charles E. Crossland, by G. M. Hadley Benjamin L. Hadley, by G. M. Crossland P. Conant Voter, Vt., by G. M. Crossland Ansel A. Packard, Conn., by G. M. Crossland, for 1945 Ray V. Denslow, Missouri, by G. M. Keene Ervin E. J. Lander, Maine, by G. M. Keene John Temple Rice, Texas, by G. M. Keene Frank C. Allen, Maine, by G. M. Keene Earl E. Dusenbery, Iowa, by G. M. Gray George W. Haskell, Maine, by G. M. Gray Carroll W. Keene, Maine, by G. M. Gray Donald C. Malcolm, by G. M. Gray Granville C. Gray, by Ervin E. J. Lander Karl J. Mohr, by Ervin E. J. Lander H. Norton Maxfield, by Ervin E. J. Lander Thomas S. Roy, by Ervin E. J. Lander John M. Littlefield, by Benjamin W. Ela Wallace E. Caldwell, by Benjamin W. Ela Harry S. Grindall, by Benjamin W. Ela Whitfield W. Johnson, by Benjamin W. Ela Benjamin W. Ela, by Paul L. Powers

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Proceedings of the Carl H. Claudy, by Paul L. Powers Frank S. Land, by Paul L. Powers George R. Caswell, by Paul L. Powers Paul L. Powers, by Aubrey L. Burbank L. Wade Temple, by Aubrey L. Burbank Charles H. Nitsch, by Aubrey L. Burbank Lewman B. Soper, by Aubrey L. Burbank Aubrey L. Burbank, by John M. Littlefield James Luther Jordan, by John M. Littlefield Clarence M. Pitts, by John M. Littlefield Irving I. Goodof, by John M. Littlefield Conrad Hahn, by Leon M. Sanborn Alvoid E. Cushman, by Leon M. Sanborn N. Dean Rowe, by Leon M. Sanborn Earle D. Webster, by Leon M. Sanborn Leon M. Sanborn, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Archer B. Gay, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. William E. Burier, by Raymond M Rideout, Sr. Richard C. Cookson, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Raymond M. Rideout, by Wallace H. Campbell Dwight L. Smith, by Wallace H. Campbell Philip D. Tingley, by Wallace H. Campbell Waldron C. Biggs, by Wallace H. Campbell Wallace H. Campbell, by M. Donald Gardner George A. Newbury, by M. Donald Gardner William H. Cantwell, by M. Donald Gardner M. Donald Gardner, by Harold L. Chute Albert P. Ruerat, by Harold L. Chute Clifford H. M. Perry, by Harold L. Chute Allen E. Roberts, by Harold L. Chute Harold L. Chute, by Roger I. White Irvin R. Pusey, by Roger I. White Stanley A. Johnson, by Roger I. White Roger I. White, by Charles R. Glassmire W. Orville Kimmel, by Charles R. Glassmire Donald S. Smith, by Charles R. Glassmire Marvin E. Fowley, by Charles R. Glassmire Merrill R. Kittredge, by Charles R. Glassmire Charles R. Glassmire, by George R. Pushard Lloyd S. Cochran, by George E. Pushard Stanley F. Maxwell, by George E. Pushard George E. Pushard, by Donald S. Smith Eric W. Nancekivell, by Donald S. Smith Harlan F. Small, by Donald S. Smith James D. Penley, Jr., by Donald S. Smith Peter C. Schmidt, by Donald S. Smith John L. McCain, by Roger P. Snelling

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Grand Lodge of Maine Ernest H. Curtis, by Roger P. Snelling Edger N. Peppler, by Roger P. Snelling Millard A. Whitney, by Roger P. Snelling Roger P. Snelling, by Harlan F. Small Edwin V. George, by Harlan F. Small Jerry C. Rasor, by Harlan F. Small Royce G. Wheeler, by Harlan F. Small John S. Schlett, by C. Ross Buzzell Edward E. Haskell, by C. Ross Buzzell Thomas R. Dougherty, by C. Ross Buzzell.

Walter M. Macdougall, by C. Ross Buzzell.

C. Ross Buzzell, by Peter C. Schmidt William A. Carpenter, by Peter C. Schmidt.

Bruce S. Tornquist, by Peter C. Schmidt.

Edward I. Emery, by Peter C. Schmidt.

Carl W. Stenberg, Jr., by Ernest H. Curtis.

Stanley F. Sampson, by Ernest H. Curtis.

Richard E. Fletcher, by Ernest H. Curtis.

N. James Coolong, by Ernest H. Curtis.

Jack Frazier, by John E. Anagnostis.

George P. Pulkkinen, by John E. Anagnostis.

Franklin G. Hinckley, by John E. Anagnostis.

John E. Anagnostis, by Robert V. Damon.

Carroll M. Fogg, by Robert V. Damon Charles S. Partridge, by Robert V. Damon W. Scott Stoner, by Robert V. Damon Charles W. Plummer, by Robert V. Damon Robert V. Damon, by George P. Pulkkinen Robert L. Steadman by George P. Pulkkinen Edward L. Fenderson by George P. Pulkkinen W. Louis Greenier, II by George P. Pulkkinen Robert O. Ralston by Harland S. Hitchings Stewart M. L. Pollard by Harland S. Hitchings Donald Maynard Robey by Harland S. Hitchings Clovis A. Frame by Harland S. Hitchings Harland S. Hitchings by Walter M. Macdougall Wayne T. Adams by Walter M. Macdougall Wilbur F. Loveitt by Walter M. Macdougall Thomas W. Jackson by Walter M. Macdougall Richard L. Rhoda by Walter M. Macdougall Robert W. Clarke by Brian A. Paradis Charles E. Ridlon by Brian A. Paradis Ronald W. Simpson by Brian A. Paradis John D. Baggett by Brian A. Paradis Brian A. Paradis by Wayne T. Adams Fred K. Bauer by Wayne T. Adams Gerald C. Pickard by Wayne T. Adams

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Proceedings of the R. Wayne Hitchcock by Wayne T. Adams Charles W. Barker by Wayne T. Adams Charles S. Brown by Charles E. Ridlon Walter E. Webber by Charles E. Ridlon Donald G. Hicks, Jr. by Charles E. Ridlon Alvin O. MacDonald by Charles E. Ridlon Richard L. Bowden by Claire V. Tusch Ronald G. Belanger by Claire V. Tusch Gerald S. Leighton by Claire V. Tusch Guy F. Chapman by Claire V. Tusch Claire V. Tusch by Gerald S. Leighton Hollis G. Dixon by Gerald S. Leighton Edward L. King by Gerald S. Leighton Robert R. Landry by Gerald S. Leighton Walter E. Kyllonen by Gerald S. Leighton Ronald G. Forrest by Robert R. Landry Alan R. Heath by Robert R. Landry

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Grand Lodge of Maine SIMON GREENLEAF MEDALS

Under the provisions of Standing Regulation No. 46, Simon Greenleaf Medals have been presented to the following: May 1, 1956 May 1, 1956 May 7, 1957 May 8, 1957 May 6, 1958 May 6, 1958 May 3, 1960 May 4, 1960 May 2, 1961 May 3, 1961 May 4, 1961 May 1, 1962 May 7, 1963 May 8, 1963 May 5, 1964 May 5, 1964 May 4, 1965 May 5, 1965 May 3, 1966 May 3, 1966 May 2, 1967 May 7, 1968 May 7, 1968 Oct. 28, 1968 May 6, 1969 May 5, 1970 May 6, 1970 May 5, 1971 May 6, 1971 May 2, 1972 May 2, 1972 May 1, 1973 May 1, 1973 May 6, 1974 May 6, 1974 May 6, 1975 May 4, 1976 May 3, 1977 May 3, 1977 May 2, 1978 May 3, 1978 May 1, 1979

Frederick C. Davis, by Paul L. Powers M. Gerry Plummer, by Paul L. Powers Henry Doherty, by Aubrey L. Burbank Elmer S. Doe, by Aubrey L. Burbank Rev. Percy G. Cotton, by Aubrey L. Burbank Herschel P. Boynton, by Aubrey L. Burbank Horace M. Budd by John M. Littlefield Harold L. Chute, by John M. Littlefield Peter K. Constantine, by Leon M. Sanborn Milton M. McGorrill, by Leon M. Sanborn George P. Jackson by Leon M. Sanborn Raymond H. Clark by Leon M. Sanborn Harold S. Baker, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Aubrey H. Chase, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Harlan E. Irish, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Donald S. Higgins, by Raymond M. Rideout, Sr. Elmer J. Russell, by Wallace H. Campbell Robert S. Gass, by Wallace H. Campbell John H. Reed, by Wallace H. Campbell Norman J. Mee, by Wallace H. Campbell James H. Doyle, by M. Donald Gardner Roger L. Matthews, by M. Donald Gardner Roger P. Snelling, by M. Donald Gardner Maurice J. Dionne, by Harold L. Chute John S. Turner, by Harold L. Chute Clarence L. Todd, by Harold L. Chute Raymond W. Rand, by Harold L. Chute Newell S. Perry, by Roger I. White Malcolm H. Brewer, by Roger I. White Alfred M. Squires, by Roger 1. White Roscoe A. Apgar, by Roger 1. White Sidney Lerman, by Charles R. Glassmire Ernest H. Curtis, by Charles R. Glassmire Oscar M. Hartford, by Charles R. Glassmire Stewart M. L. Pollard, by Charles R. Glassmire Adelbert A. Carter, by George E. Pushard Wilbur F. Loveitt, by George E. Pushard Norman B. Swett, by Donald S. Smith Edwin V. George, by Donald S. Smith Rodney A. Pearl, by Donald S. Smith Royce G. Wheeler, by Donald S. Smith Franklin G. Hinckley, by Roger P. Snelling

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Proceedings of the Walter A. Macdougall, by Roger P. Snelling Haven F. McCrillis, by Roger P. Snelling Reginald W. Wing, by Roger P. Snelling Louis E. Peters, by Harlan F. Small Mason D. Shaw, by Harlan F. Small Clayton E. Smith, by Harlan F. Small Miles Brookes, by Harlan F. Small Charles S. Brown, by C. Ross Buzzell N. James Coolong, by C. Ross Buzzell Florian L. Clark, by C. Ross Buzzell Leslie E. Buzzell, by C. Ross Buzzell Maurice H. Hutchings, by Peter C. Schmidt Richard Files, by Peter C. Schmidt Edward A. Moulton, by Peter C. Schmidt Roger B. Lincoln, by Peter C. Schmidt Richard B. Olfene, by Ernest H. Curtis George P. Pulkkinen, by Ernest H. Curtis Donald A. Wilder, by Ernest H. Curtis Arthur M. Griffiths, by Ernest H. Curbs Robert W. Philbrook, by John E. Anagnostis Robert L. Witham, by John E. Anagnostis Gordon L. Evans, by Robert V. Damon H. Frederic Cheney, by Robert V. Damon Harry N. Kearney, by Robert V. Damon Wayne T. Adams, by Robert V. Damon David C. Fairbairn by George P. Pulkkinen H. Donald James by George P. Pulkkinen Colwyn F. Haskell by George P. Pulkkinen Brian A. Paradis by George P. Pulkkinen James E. Dufresne by Harland S. Hitchings Wallace M. Gage by Harland S. Hitchings Raymond J. McLellan by Harland S. Hitchings John R. Zaiser, Sr., by Harland S. Hitchings Robert A. Waugh, by Walter M. Macdougall Harold W. Crocker, by Walter M. Macdougall David E. Wigley, by Walter M. Macdougall Richard E. Lerette, by Walter M. Macdougall William H. Stretton, by Brian A. Paradis Gilbert P. Prevost, Sr., by Brian A. Paradis Frederic B. Campbell by Brian A. Paradis Alan R. Heath by Brian A. Paradis David A. Walker by Wayne T. Adams Walter E. Kyllonen by Wayne T. Adams John A. Lagerquist by Wayne T. Adams Claire V. Tusch by Wayne T. Adams Robert N. Walker by Charles E. Ridlon Hollis G. Dixon by Charles E. Ridlon

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Grand Lodge of Maine Harold E. McKenney, Jr. by Charles E. Ridlon Bradford D. Blake by Charles E. Ridlon Randall S. Burleigh by Claire V. Tusch Wendall T. Graham by Claire V. Tusch A. James Ross by Claire V. Tusch Stephen E. Nichols by Claire V. Tusch Leslie M. Gray by Gerald S. Leighton Thomas A. Heath by Gerald S. Leighton Frank M. Theriault, Jr. by Gerald S. Leighton Robert A. Hoyt by Gerald S. Leighton Cecil H. Annis, Jr. by Robert R. Landry Kenneth L. Richardson by Robert R. Landry

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Ashlar No. 105 St. John's No. 51 St. John's No. 51 St. John's No. 51 Ashlar No. 105 Ashlar No. 105 Ashlar No. 105 Pleiades No. 173 King Hiram No. 57 Deering No. 183 Deering No. 183 Deering No. 183 Cornerstone No. 216 Deering No. 183 King Hiram No. 57 King Hiram No. 57 King Hiram No. 57 Arundel No. 76 Siloam No. 92 Rising Virtue No. 10 Naval No. 184 Tyrian No. 73 Tyrian No. 73 St. Andrew's No. 83 Harmony No. 38 Seaside No. 144 Trinity No. 130 United No. 8 Winter Harbor No. 192 Fort Kent No. 209 United No. 8 Tyrian No. 73 St. Aspinquid No. 198 Northern Star No. 28 St. Aspinquid No. 198 Howard No. 69 Corner Stone No. 216 Corner Stone No. 216 Naval No. 184 Corner Stone No. 216 Asylum No. 133 Mt. Bigelow No. 202 Orient No. 15 Limestone No. 214

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RULES FOR MASONIC DATES Ancient Craft MasonsAdd 4000 years to the Common Era. Thus: 2009 and 4000=6009 Scottish RiteAdd 3760 to the Common Era. Thus 2009 and 3760=5769. After September add another year.

Royal ArchAdd 530 years to the Vulgar Era. Thus 2009 and 530=2539.

Royal and Select MastersAdd 1000 to the Common Era. Thus 2009 and 1000=3009.

Knights TemplarFrom the Christian Era take 1118. Thus 1118 from 2009=891.

Order of High PriesthoodTo the Christian Era add 1913, the Year of the Blessing. Thus: 2009 and 1913=3922.

MASONIC CALENDAR Ancient Craft Masons commence this era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.D.), "in the year of light."

Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), "in the year of the world."

Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel, Anno Inventionis (A.I.), "in the year of the discovery."

Royal and Select Masters date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A. Dep.), "in the year of the deposit."

Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinid (A.O.), "in the year of the Order."

Order of High Priesthood dates from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchisedec, Anno Benefacio (A.B.), "in the year of the blessing."

St. John The Baptist, June 24th St. John The Evangelist, December 27th

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Iceland - Daniel C. Pratt, Clinton Idaho - Gordon L. Kimball, Sr., Gray Illinois India - Alfred L. Butler, Warren Indiana - Sherel T. Collamore, Lakeland, FL Ireland – Bradford D. Blake, Bowdoinham Israel – Italy - Kenneth C. Carlin, Mechanic Falls Ivory Coast - Timothy W. Herling, Durham Japan - David G. Beckett, Calais Kansas - John R. Zaiser, Sr., FL Kentucky - Paul L. Hazard, Belfast Louisiana Luxembourg – Lester F. Smith, Madison Macadonia @ Skopje – Malta – Norman G. Williams, Freeport Manitoba - Leslie E. Buzzell, Auburn Maryland - John K. Caldwell, Portland Massachusetts - Brian A. Paradis, Michigan Mexico, Benito Juarez - Leigh A. Roak, Portland Mexico, Nuevo Leon – Mexico, Sinaloa – Mexico, Tamaulipas - David A. Walker, Monmouth Mexico, Valle De Mexico Mexico, York G. L. Michigan Minnesota - Richard O. Pulkkinen, Lewiston Mississippi – Alvin O. McDonald, Wilton Missouri - Wayne T. Adams, Kennebunkport Montana - Raymond J. McLellan, Yarmouth Nebraska - Royce G. Wheeler, Bangor Netherlands - Walter L. Hayes, Westbrook Nevada - Hollis G. Dixon, Scarborough New Brunswick - Robert H. Perry, Sumner New Hampshire - Robert V. Damon, Auburn New Jersey – James R. May, Mapleton New South Wales New York - Emil A. Kenney, Anson New Zealand - Robert W. Sawyer, IV, Ashland Newfoundland & Labrador – Douglas B. Taylor, Fairfield North Carolina - Kenneth C. Mitchell, Hudson North Dakota - James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach Norway - George M. A. Macdougall, Fairfield Nova Scotia - Harland S. Hitchings, Princeton Ohio - Dwight C. Whitney, Jonesboro Oklahoma - Charles H. Cobb, Jr., Portland Oregon - Alan R. Heath, Union Panama Peru - Milton D. Weeks, Farmington Philippines Portugal –W. Frank Dixon, Falmouth Prince Edward Island - William H. Stretton, Lewiston Puerto Rico –Roger O. Easley, Sr., North Berwick

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Quebec - Frederic B. Campbell, Summer Queensland – Lewis R. Fitts, III, Palmyra Rhode Island – Romania – Russia - Richard L. Rhoda, Houlton Saskatchewan – Robert R. Landry, St. Albans Scotland Senegal - Edward J. Renaud, Waite South Africa - Richard E. Chase, Unity South Australia - N. James Coolong, Houlton South Carolina - S. Clyde Ross, Farmington South Dakota –Patrick C. Whitney, Jonesboro Spain - Rod B. Roderick, Pembroke Sweden - Raymond G. Locke, Clinton Switzerland (Alpina) - Charles W. Plummer, Auburn Tasmania - Howard C. Weymouth, Abbot Tennessee - Richard A. Agathos, Lisbon Falls Texas - Robert G. W. Lobley, Orrington Turkey - Bruce L. Heywood, Yarmouth Uruguay - Richard L. Bowden, Eddington Utah - David H. Hitchings, Pembroke Venezuela Vermont Victoria - Vernon G. Bean, Rangeley Virginia - John D. Baggett, Verona Washington Western Australia - Daniel L. Harrison, Stockton Springs West Virginia - Robert W. Ferguson, Springvale Wisconsin - Dwynal R. Grass, Oxbow Prince Hall of CT – William Collins, Edgecomb Prince Hall of MA – James E. Dufresne, Old Orchard Beach

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Alabama--Paul E. Bradford, Trussville Alaska--Jerry W. Lewis, Canaan, ME Alberta—Robert B. Taylor, Edmonton Argentina--Edison G. Pena De Falco, Buenos Aires Arizona--Gilbert J. Eno, Mesa Arkansas--O. C. Boyd Austria-Belgium—Carlo Schmitz Bolivia--Carlos Bedregal Soria, La Paz Brazil, Brasilia--Adolpho Porta Brazil, Ceara--Joao Edson Rola Brazil, Espirito Santo--Dorvagyl Correa Filho Brazil, Goias--Wanderley Lelis Martins Brazil, Maconica do Estado de Rondonia--Claudo Jacinto, Rondonia Brazil, Mato Grosso- Jose Carlos, Musis Brazil, Mato Grosso Do Sul-- Fernan Do Camilo Carvalho Brazil, Minas Germs--Ivan Crepaldi Brazil, Parana--Adolfo Bley Brazil, Pernambuco-Brazil, Rio de Janeiro--Valdemiro Liberato Pinto Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte—Pedro Borges de Andrade Neto, Natal Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul--Frede Antonio Rodrigues Brazil, Santa Catarina—Rubens Tortato Oliveira Brazil, Sao Paulo—George Antonio Mellios British Columbia--Marvin Lundeen California--Ernest M. Newton, San Diego Canada--Leonard W. Westwell, Ottawa, Ont. Chile--William John Falconer China--Benson H. T. Sung, Taipei Colorado--Charles Watkins Costa Rica--Francisco Sandovel Mendez, San Jose Connecticut—Robert G. Fitzgerald, East Hartford Czech Republic—Martin Marsik Delaware—Herbert P. Fulmer, PGM, Wilmington Denmark--Henning Sieverts, Copenhegan District of Columbia—Gordon Ferguson, Kensington, MD Dominican Republic--R. H. Dr. Milciades Eduardo, Media J. England--Viscount Chelsea, London Finland--Heikki Parmela, Aleksanterinkatu 1, Lahti Florida--James B. Walcott, Auburndale France--Jacques Paublan Georgia--Richard A. Cunningham, Marietta Germany--Otto Trawny, Kuhnstr, 12 Greece-- George Vassilogeorgis HaitiHawaii--Iceland--Johann Lindal Idaho--Burrell G. Lirgg, Boise Illinois--Joseph L. Casson, Crete

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India—J.N. Chowdhary Indiana--Walter P. Worland, Greenfield Ireland--Robert S. Hackett, Galway Israel--Jacob Weizman, Haifa Italy--Paolo Chiozzi, Prato Ivory Coast-Japan--Yoshiharu Shimokowa Kansas--Thomas F. Burrows, Liberal Kentucky--Virgil T. Larimore, Jr., Louisville Louisiana--Robert E. Buzzell, Shreveport Luxembourg—Carlo Brever Malta—Dr. Mario Mezzadri Manitoba--John A. Windsor, Winnipeg Maryland--Jere D. Place, Childs Massachusetts--George A. Sarafinas, Stoneham Mexico, Benito Juarez-Mexico, Nuevo Leon-Mexico, Tamaulipas-Mexico, Valle De Mexico-Mexico, York G.L.--Edward Heath Michigan--Robert W. Sanborn, Clio Minnesota--Stuart A. Lindman, Minneapolis Mississippi—William J. Smith, Jr. Missouri--Ronald R. Bollinger Montana--Larry T. Lund, Hamilton Nebraska--Gerald G. McKay, Bellevue Netherlands--Albert Th. ten Houten, Wageningen Nevada--Carl L. Banks, Las Vegas New Brunswick--Orville H. Mason, Harvey Station New Hampshire--Arnold M. Ashley, Dover New Jersey--Joseph H. Vaughn, Oakridge New South Wales--Kevin J. McGlinn New York—Douglas C. Specht, Sr. New Zealand--E. W. Plank, Bulls Newfoundland & Labrador—Frank Tibbo North Carolina--James G. Martin, Charlotte North Dakota--Duane Engebretson, Devils Lane Norway--Knut S. Sanderson, Oslo Nova Scotia—Tabor Jan “Ted” Caulier, Halifax Ohio--Curtis A. Miller, Niles Oklahoma--Wilson B. Haney Oregon--Delberi E. Atkins, Coos Bay Panama--Jose Ollner, Panama City Peru--Luis Benavides Arias, Lima Phillipines--Mabini G. Hernandez, Manila Portugal—Miguel Cardina, Portugal Prince Edward Island--Archibald E. Campbell, Kensington Puerto Rico--Victor Berrios Quebec--Brian W. Allen, Foster Queensland--Cyril E. Jones, Brisbane Rhode Island—Joseph Brearley, Westerly Russia--Alexander Saveljev, Moscow Saskatchewan--John W. Pinnow, Moose Jaw

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Scotland--Jain Duguid Senegal--Armand Agbogba South Africa--Bernard L. Neuhaus South Australia--B. G. Cole South Carolina--D. Samuel Tennyson, Rock Hill South Dakota--William A. Coffield, Hot Springs Spain--Jesus Soriano Carrillo Sweden--Hans Laufke, Stockholm Switzerland (Alpina)-Tasmania--Lloyd S. Potter Tennessee--Johnny L. Byrd, Nashville Texas--Todd W. Polk, Plano Turkey--Ergun Bozkurt, Izmir Uruguay--Diego Viego, Montevideo Utah--Robert C. Wentzell, Ogden Venezuela--Guillermo F. Miranda Massa Vermont--Cedric L. Smith, Barre Victoria--Dr. L. Rosengarten, Melbourne Virginia--William W. Harrison, Jr., Chesapeake Washington—Alvin W. Jorgensen Western Australia—Edwin C. Boyd, Kallaroo West Virginia--Earl C. Boggess, Page Wisconsin--D. James Childs

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Address, Robert R. Landry, Grand Master .......................................... 16 By-Law Changes .......................................................................... 34 Dispensations, 2008-2009 ............................................................ 21 A Amendments, Report of Committee .................................................. 79 Amendments, Passed ......................................................................... 81 Amendments, Revisions to By-Laws ................................................. 34 Annual Communication ....................................................................... 9 Annual Communication, 2010 ......................................................... 271 May 6, 2009 A.M. ............................................................................. 89 Auditor's Report .......................................................................110, 132 Award, Historian’s ............................................................................ 49 Award, Mark Twain ......................................................................97, 98 Award, Raymond Rideout ..........................................................62, 258 B Banquet: Seventy-second annual .......................................................... 7 Bylaws, Committee Report ............................................................. 124 C Care and Share Committee ............................................................... 125 Charitable Foundation: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting .......................................... 127 Board of Directors ..................................................................... 130 Report of Investment Committee .............................................. 131 Child Identification Program...................... ........................................ 87 Closing ............................................................................................. 102 Commissioners of Trials .................................................................... 92 Committees, Appointed ................................................................... 106 Condition of the Fraternity Report .................................................... 59 Credentials Report- preliminary ......................................................... 47 Credentials Report- final .................................................................... 68 D Delinquent Lodges: Report on.......................................................... 147 Dispensations & Charters ................................................................. 148 Dispensations Granted ........................................................................ 21 Distinguished Guests, List of ............................................................. 10 District Representatives .................................................................... 176 Doings of Grand Officers, Report of. ................................................. 39 Drummond Medals ................................................................40, 61, 251

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E Election..........................................................................................77, 82 F Family Activities, Committee Report ............................................... 149 Finance Committee Report ................................................................. 41 Fraternal Relations ......................................................................77, 150 G George Washington Memorial, Report............................................. 151 Grand Historian’s Report ................................................................... 53 Grand Lecturer’s Report ..................................................................... 67 Grand Officers: Appointed ...................................................................................... 104 Elected ........................................................................................... 104 Installed ............................................................................................ 99 List of, with Addresses................................................................... 173 Present 2009 Communication .............................................................. 9 Since Organization ........................................................................... 241 Grand Representatives: List of ............................................................................................. 261 Greenleaf Medals .................................................................37, 76, 255 Grievances and Appeals ................................................................... 153 H History, Grand Lodge Committee Report .......................................... 50 History, On Masonry in Maine ........................................................... 47 Historian’s Award .............................................................................. 49 I Inspection Reports, D.D.G.M. .......................................................... 154 Installation ......................................................................................... 99 Insurance, Committee Report ............................................................. 84 J Judge Advocate, Report of ................................................................. 55 Jurisprudence, Committee Report .................................................... 162 L Library, Report on ........................................................................... 165 Lodges: Alphabetical List of with principal officers ............................... .182

By Districts .................................................................................. 220 Locations ..................................................................................... 225 Date of Precedent and Charters ................................................... 230

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M Maine Lodge of Research................................................................. 219 Maine Masonic College, Report of .................................................. 166 Masonic Calendar and Dates ............................................................ 260 Masonic Education and Lodge Service Report .................................. 63 Masonic Renewal and Revitalization, Report of .............................. 169 Masonic Youth - DeMolay ................................................................. 13 Masonic Youth - Rainbow ................................................................. 11 Medals: Josiah Hayden Drummond .............................................. 40, 61, 251 Simon Greenleaf .............................................................. 37, 76, 255 Memorial Report ................................................................................ 89 Memorial Pages: M.W. Harold L. Chute ................................................................. 248 Maine Memorials ............................................................................. 249 Sister Grand Jurisdictions ................................................................. 250 N O Opening, 190th Annual Communication ............................................... 9 Opening Ceremony .............................................................................. 9 P Permanent Members, List of ............................................................ 239 R Raymond M. Rideout Award ..................................................... 62, 255 Recapitulation .................................................................................. 246 Reports of Committees: Amendments .................................................................................. 79 Bylaws ......................................................................................... 124 Care and Share............................................................................. 125 Child Identification........................................................................ 87 Condition of the Fraternity ............................................................ 59 Credentials ............................................................................... 47, 68 Dispensations and Charters ........................................................ 148 Family Activities ......................................................................... 149 Finance. ......................................................................................... 41 Fraternal Relations ................................................................ 77, 150 Gifts ............................................................................................. 152 Grand Historian ............................................................................. 53 Grievances and Appeals .............................................................. 153 History, Grand Lodge .................................................................... 50 History, Of Masonry in Maine ...................................................... 47 Insurance ....................................................................................... 84 Jurisprudence ............................................................................... 162

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Library ......................................................................................... 165 Maine Masonic College ............................................................... 166 Masonic Ambassadors ................................................................. 122 Masonic Education and Lodge Service ......................................... 63 Masonic Renewal and Revitalization .......................................... 169 Membership ................................................................................... 57 Memorials...................................................................................... 89 Returns .......................................................................................... 38 Abstract of Returns ...................................................................... 177 Ritual ........................................................................................... 170 Scholarships ................................................................................ 171 Unfinished Business .............................................................. 96, 172 Youth Committee ........................................................................ 172 Reports of Grand Officers: Grand Lecturer’s Report ................................................................ 67 Grand Master ................................................................................. 16 Grand Secretary ............................................................................. 35 Grand Treasurer........................................................................... 153 Reports of Subordinate Lodge Treasurers ........................................ 154 S Secretaries, Long Service ................................................................. 181 Scholarships, Committee Report ...................................................... 171 Special Committees .......................................................................... 107 Special Communication, China ............................................................ 1 Special Communication, Norridgewock .............................................. 3 Special Communication, Washington .................................................. 5 Standing Committees ....................................................................... 106 T Trials Commissioners ......................................................................... 92 U Unfinished Business ................................................................... 96, 172 W XYZ Youth Committee ............................................................................. 172

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Addresses of Grand Officers Grand Master M.W. Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master R.W. W. Louis Greenier, II ............................

Grand Treasurer R.W. Harold E. McKenney, Jr Grand Secretary R.W. Hollis G. Dixon Home: Tel. 207-883-3244 Office: Tel. 207-773-5184 Chairman Committee on Fraternal Relations R.W. C. Herbert Annis, Grand Lecturer R.W. Raymond G. Locke Ordered to be read in the Lodges PROCEEDINGS Every Lodge must preserve one copy in the hall, and when a volume is completed shall bind it for the use of the Lodge. - (Constitution, Sec. 97.)

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