PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS DELAWARE AT ITS EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL BY HILTON

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1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE AT ITS EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL BY HILTON WILMINGTON, DELAWARE MARCH 14, 2015 A.D. 3015, A. Dep. 1

2 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER JAY C. BERGSTROM 2

3 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER JAY C. BERGSTROM Our Most Illustrious Grand Master was born on May 24, 1954 and was educated in Newark, Delaware graduating from Newark High School in He was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved an Eagle Scout. He continued with his education at the University of Delaware and transferred to Drexel University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering. He was married in 2000 to Mary Beth and has 2 stepsons, Eric and Ryan Holland. He was raised a Master Mason in Ionic Lodge #31 in 1990 and served as Worshipful Master in He was exalted in Delta Chapter #6 where he served as High Priest in He was greeted in Gunning Bedford Council #1 and served as Illustrious Master in He was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council in He was knighted in St. Johns Commandery #1 and served as Eminent Commander in He was installed as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Delaware in He received his 32 in the Scottish Rite Valley of Wilmington in He was Thrice Potent Master of the Lodge of Perfection in In 2011 he was inducted in to Jesse Green Priory #70, Knights of the York Cross of Honor. He was awarded the Daniel Carter Beard Scouter Award in His other memberships include: Royal Order of Scotland St. George Tabernacle No. XII Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Keystone Council #113 Allied Masonic Degrees Two-by-Two Lodge #15 Royal Ark Mariners Delaware Council #18 Knight Masons First State York Rite College #45 Delaware Lodge of Research 3

4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE The Eighty-Ninth Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware was held at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, March 14, 2015, A. Dep The Grand Council was opened at 9:00 A.M. by the Right Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, William F. Lott with prayer by Grand Chaplain James R. Herrington, PMIGM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Jay C. Bergstrom was then received into the Grand Assembly and afforded Grand Honors. It was reported that Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Lionel Hunter had suffered a minor stroke on Thursday night and was in the hospital. The Companions assembled signed a card that was sent to Companion Hunter. The following officers were in their respective stations: GRAND OFFICERS M.I. Grand Master Jay C. Bergstrom R.I. Deputy Grand Master R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of the Work William F. Lott M.I. Grand Treasurer Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM M.I. Grand Recorder Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM I. Grand Chaplain James R. Herrington, MIPGM I. Grand Captain of the Guard A. Tony Maxwell I. Grand Conductor of the Council Harold Heitmann I. Grand Marshal John D. Hiott I. Grand Steward George Gadsby I. Grand Sentinel Bradley Driscoll MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS Donald D. Thomas, 1985 Mark E. Irwin, 1997 Franklin R. Townsend, 1998 Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., 1999 Wayne T. Slack, 2002 James R. Herrington, 2005 Charles T. Hart, 2006 Richard L. Weaver, 2007 Arthur A. Loveless, 2008 James B. Walsh, 2009 James G. Horn, 2012 Neal J. Sobocinski,

5 CONSTITUENT COUNCILS GUNNING BEDFORD NO. 1 Terrance Van Gorder Illustrious Master ADONIRAM COUNCIL NO. 2 John A. Eberly Illustrious Master JOPPA COUNCIL NO. 3 James B. Walsh, PMIGM William F. Lott, PIM Treasurer Recorder THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS COUNCIL NO. 4 Herbert J. Atkinson James A. Pletz Illustrious Master Deputy Master REPORT OF CREDENTIALS The Grand Recorder declared that a Constitutional number of Councils were represented, that a quorum had been established and this Grand Council could rightfully proceed with its labors. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the reading of the Minutes of the 88 th Annual Assembly was dispensed with and they were approved as published. RECEPTION OF REPORTS On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Grand Recorder was authorized to give Reports in brief, subject to the will and pleasure of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Council. Except as may be noted herein, all Reports were received, accepted and ordered to be printed in these Proceedings. ADMISSION OF SELECT MASTERS On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, all Select Masters in good standing, as listed in the Grand Council Register, were admitted by courtesy. 5

6 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Distinguished Visitors from the neighboring jurisdictions and the several Masonic Bodies of the State of Delaware were presented at the Altar by Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Mark Irwin, as follows: CONNECTICUT Most Puissant Grand Master Illustrious Grand Steward Past Most Puissant Grand Master Charles A. McCollum Charles O Neill Richard A. Eppler DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Past Most Illustrious Grand Master R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Philip Palmer Donald McAndrews MAINE Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Howard C. Weymouth MARYLAND Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Past Most Illustrious Grand Master John A. Rafine Robert Lumbert Robert Malwitz James B. Coker MASSACHUSETTS Most Illustrious Grand Master Robert C. Corr NEW HAMPSHIRE Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master H. Stephen Wood NEW JERSEY Most Illustrious Grand Master Richard C. Amme NEW YORK Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Right Excellent Grand Scribe Charles Bunton Cyril A. Francis Bruce Testut 6

7 PENNSYLVANIA Right Puissant Deputy Grand Master Victor K. Crooks, II ONTARIO M.I. David Hardie M.I. Donald Kline Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Most Illustrious Grand Master Bergstrom cordially greeted each of the visiting Companions. He stated that he hoped that they would find their stay in Delaware enjoyable. DELAWARE MASONIC LEADERS The following Masonic leaders of Delaware were then presented at the Altar and introduced by PMIGM Mark E. Irwin. S.K. Neal J. Sobocinski Right Eminent Grand Commander Grand Commandery K.T. of Delaware E. James G. Horn Prior, Jesse Green Priory No. 70, KYCH R.E.D. Herbert J. Atkinson Grand Governor for Delaware, York Rite Sovereign College of North America 33 A.A.S.R.N.M.J. and Active Member for Delaware K.C. James R. Herrington Puissant Sovereign Delaware Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine K.C. James A. Pletz R.W. Mark E. Irwin Ill. Donald D. Thomas 33 Intendant General, Division of Delaware Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine Chief Adept, Delaware College S.R.I.C.F. Active Emeritus AASR Each were greeted personally by the Most Illustrious Grand Master and welcomed to the 89 th Annual Assembly. RECEPTION OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS PMIGM Mark Irwin then presented Most Excellent Gene Fricks, Deputy General Grand High Priest for the Northeast Region and Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. 7

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9 RECEPTION OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS The following representatives of General Grand Council were then received: General Grand Treasurer Ambassador for Delaware Charles Hollinger James G. Horn RECEPTION OF THE RIGHT PUISSANT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER Most Illustrious Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM, then presented at the altar, Right Puissant Douglas E. Connell, the Deputy General Grand Master of the Northeast Region of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International and representative of the General Grand Master, Most Puissant Lawrence O. Weaver. Most Illustrious Grand Master Bergstrom most cordially welcomed our distinguished Companion to Delaware and invited him to the East. RECEPTION OF MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS On direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters in attendance assembled at the Altar. They were then introduced by Junior Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Neal J. Sobocinski. M.I.G.M. Bergstrom thanked them for their past endeavors and for their advice and assistance during the past year. ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER To the officers, companions, visitors and distinguished guests from sister jurisdictions, we welcome you to this our 89 th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware, we are honored by your presence and welcome you all to Delaware. Right Eminent Grand Commander, Neil J. Sobocinski, I welcome you to this Grand Assembly, although you were installed only a few hours ago you are now making your first official visit. We have spent much time together and it has always been a pleasure working with you. May your year be a pleasant and fruitful one. To the officers of my Grand Staff, both elected and appointed you have served both me and the Grand Council with dignity and hard work, I thank you for your support and help. To the Illustrious Masters of our constituent Councils in Delaware I thank you for your courtesies during our official visits to your Councils. 9

10 As per the schedule, which I announced at the beginning of the year, the Grand Council paid each Council an official visit. I also made it a point to attend the regularly scheduled meetings of each council through the year, as my scheduled permitted. To each of our sister jurisdictions, The District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Jersey. I thank you once again for your courtesies afforded to me and the other representatives of my staff. It was also my pleasure to represent the Grand Council at various state Masonic functions: The Grand Lodge of Delaware, which had its Annual Communication at Rehoboth Beach, The York Rite reception for the Most Worshipful Grand Master Dean Disharoon at Union Lodge #7, The Thrice Illustrious Master Council in Newport on December 29. It was a privilege to work with Companion Ken Weaver in presenting a barbeque feast in the early fall of last year to help raise funds for this Grand Sessions. Unfortunately, it was not well attended. RECOMENDATIONS I recommend that the York Rite bodies in general, and this Grand Council in particular become actively involved in some forms of fund raising actions. Budgets everywhere in the Department are tightening, and reciprocity is declining. Costs are therefore increasing for your three Grand Officers to accomplish these visitations. There ought to be a line item in the budget to aid and assist them in these endeavors. I also recommend that we present the Super Excellent Master degree soon, as it has been some time since it was last done. I'm willing to help, aid and assist the Grand Staff in this production. CONCLUSION This past year proved to be even more chaotic than I ever expected it to be. At the recommendation of my younger stepson, Ryan, we welcomed into our home a family who were recently homeless. It took eight months or so to get them relocated to their new home. As we all remember, one of the first lessons we are taught in Masonry is to care for the widows and orphans. Fortunately they are back on their feet and my wife, Mary Beth, and I made some new friends. Also, Mary Beth's ex-husband passed away suddenly in January. He left no will and now we will be assisting stepson Eric in the execution 10

11 of that estate. My time and efforts need to be with him for a while, and therefore I won't be taking on any more Masonic duties until we are through with probate. May God bless all of you in your work and travels this coming year. Fraternally Submitted, Jay C. Bergstrom Most Illustrious Grand Master On Motion, regularly moved, seconded and approved, the Report of the Most Illustrious Grand Master was received and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Here is the report of the Grand Treasurer for the fiscal year ended January 31, All accounts of the Grand Council were moved from WSFS. The checking account was moved to M&T Bank and the savings accounts were moved to Capital One 360. This move was made to eliminate monthly service charges and to increase the interest on savings from.05% to.40%. The beginning amounts in the chart below reflect the balances in WSFS and the ending balances are in M&T Bank and Capital One /01/2014 1/31/2015 Difference Grand Council Operating Funds Checking $1, $1, $ Savings $5, $5, $ CD $8, $8, $11.52 Total $15, $14, $ Permanent Fund Savings $2, $2, $8.74 CD $8, $9, $ Total $11, $11, $ Total Funds $27, $26, $ Most of the loss can be attributed to the makeup payment for the 2013 Grand Sessions ($500.00) and the late returns of 2 of the Councils ($666.75). 11

12 As the Grand Recorder will report, there are a few charges that will be incurred in the coming year for a new database of the membership and maintenance of the website. I would recommend that the Finance Committee consider alternative savings vehicles for the longer term funds to garner greater returns than are currently being realized. I appreciate the trust the Companions have placed in me. Sincerely and Fraternally, Mark E. Irwin, PGC Grand Treasurer On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the Report of the Grand Treasurer was received and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER Your Grand Recorder is pleased to make this report to this Grand Council. I thank all who have helped me throughout the year. I have appreciated the assistance given to me by all bodies that I have corresponded with this year. Following is a record of all income received in the Grand Recorder s office and an accounting for all vouchers issued. AND EXPENSES 12 SUMMARY INCOME Income Expenses: Annual Returns $ Annual Assembly $1, Dues Cards Bank Service Charge Shipping-Reimb Gen. Gd. Council Per Capita Rituals Grand Recorder Honorarium TIM Jewels Grand Recorder Office Expenses Interest Income Grand Treasurer Honorarium Website/Webmaster MIGM Aprons Postage Total Income: $1, Total Expenses $2, This shows a net loss for the year of $ I would note that 2 subordinate Council returns were received late and are not included in this report ($666.75). Due to the untimely death of M.I. Robert Benson,

13 the expenses for the 2013 Annual Sessions were not paid until this year. This resulted in an additional expense of $500. Office Expenses increased due to the purchase of additional dues cards and ink to print them. Grand Council provides dues cards for all Chapters and Councils. The purchase of the cards and ink should provide adequate supplies for the next couple of years. From a membership perspective, this office notes the following: MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY COUNCIL START GREET REIN AFFIL ADJ DEMIT SUS. DIED TOTAL G.BEDFORD ADONIRAM JOPPA DUAL T. I. M TOTALS NET LOSS 3 It was a rough year for the Grand Council from a membership perspective. Each of the Councils had greetings this year but deaths, demits and suspensions exceeded the additions. We need to work to improve our recruiting of potential members in our lodges and chapters. I appreciate all the support I have received from the Recorders of the subordinate Councils and wish you all continued success in your duties. All IRS filings were made and accepted including Gunning Bedford Council who were able to resolve their status with the IRS. I am pleased to report that the Proceedings of the 2014 Grand Assembly have been prepared and are available via the website. If any Companion does not have access to a computer and desires a hard copy, please let the Grand Recorder know and he will provide a printed copy. Work has begun on establishing the Grand Council database in the York Rite Information System (YRIS), although progress has been slow due to competing priorities by the Grand Recorder. I have met with Robert Bigley and had several phone conversations with him on the data needed to establish the database. I have been working with Joppa Council on their membership and will be contacting the Recorders from the other Councils to get their membership data. 13

14 Your Grand Recorder has made an effort to digitize all of the Proceedings for the Grand Council as well as create a repository of other important documents. This has been moved to a new joint York Rite website ( The cost continues to be $100 for the web space and the Grand Council share would be $20. This recommendation has been submitted to the Finance Committee for consideration. To our Most Illustrious Grand Master, I appreciate all of your support. I regret that due to other commitments, I was unable to be with you as much as I wanted. I congratulate you on your year and wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Lastly, thanks to all the Companions for the honor you have bestowed on me. I have been most appreciative to the support and encouragement that I have received. Sincerely and fraternally yours, 14 Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM Grand Recorder On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Report of the Grand Recorder was received. INSURANCE COVERAGE The Most Illustrious Grand Master reported that Insurance would be continued as in the past with all bodies of the Grand York Rite participating in the shared cost. REPORT OF THE MEMORIALS COMMITTEE Let us begin with prayer: O God, whose days are without end, and whose mercies cannot be numbered, awaken us to the shortness and uncertainty of human life. By your Holy Spirit lead us in faithfulness all our days. When we have served you in our own generation, may we be gathered with those who have gone before us, having the testimony of a good conscience, in the confidence that we have attempted to serve You faithfully. Open our hearts to your love, and lead us in the way everlasting. AMEN. Today we bring white carnations to our altar to memorialize those who have gone before us to stand before the Throne of Grace. We pause to remember those who had a great influence on us as individuals, and our fraternity. Let each of us pause and remember by name those men

15 important to us. (pause) May they rest in peace. We remember, and bring a carnation in tribute to: Our departed Most Illustrious Grand Masters; Our departed two Illustrious Masters; our seven Companions, and those departed from our Sister Grand and Local Councils, wheresoever dispersed. Let us pray: Thou, O God, knowest our down-sitting and our uprising, and understandest our thoughts afar off. Consider and hear us as we remember those Masonic Brothers of all bodies, and especially those Cryptic Companions who have gone before us to be with you. Give us faith, that we may see beyond touch and sight, and experience signs of Your kingdom. Give us good hope, so we may bravely walk our earthly way, and look forward to glad heavenly reunion. May You, O God bless and keep us all. AMEN. 15 James R. Herrington, PMIGM Grand Chaplain REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES COMMITTEE There was no activity for this committee. Fraternally James A Pletz, PMIGM, Chairman REPORT OF THE BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION COMMITTEE No activity for this committee. REPORT OF THE PERMANENT FUND COMMITTEE NO REPORT REPORT OF THE GRAND YORK RITE ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE The Committee reports that all of the weekend s activities have been planned and that the proceeds of the weekend will cover all expenses for the Sessions. REPORT OF THE PRINTING COMMITTEE The Committee reports that the 2014 Proceedings have been created and posted on the Internet. In an effort to reduce costs for the Grand Council, the Committee has decided to not print copies of the

16 Proceedings but rather publish them on the Internet for the benefit of all members. In addition, a pdf formatted file will be sent to all Grand Jurisdictions that are recognized by this Grand Council. The Grand Recorder s office in the last year has received Proceedings in various formats. Some were printed, some sent on CD and some sent via . is the lowest cost alternative. For those Companions who do not have access to the Internet, please contact the Grand Recorder s office for a printed copy. REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Respectfully Submitted, Mark Irwin, Chairman The trust continues to support the activities of the YMCA on the land held by the Hanby Trust. REPORT OF THE AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Adult Leadership Carl Wenke from Jefferson Lodge #15 in Lewes, DE. He founded a new DeMolay Chapter named Henlopen Chapter. He has been very active in helping the young men in Sussex County. Cryptic Mason of the Year Kenneth C. Weaver, Sr. for his outstanding work in working the BBQ fundraiser in the early fall of He is a member of Gunning Bedford Council #1. In addition to his work in the Cryptic Rite, he also works degrees in the Scottish Rite and is the head of the maintenance committee at Newport Masonic Hall Co. THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS DEGREE REPORT December 29, 2014 A stated Assembly of Thrice Illustrious Masters Council Number 4 was opened at the Masonic Temple, 108 East Market Street, Newport, Delaware, at 6:45 P.M. on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2014 with the following Officers present and in their respective stations: Thrice Illustrious Master Herbert J, Atkinson 16

17 Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Thrice Illustrious Steward Thrice Illustrious Sentinel James A. Pletz, M.I.P.G.M. C. Granville McVey, M.I.P.G.M. Donald D. Thomas, M.I.P.G.M. John B. Dorsey, M.I.P.G.M Lionel D. Hunter Members of the Council present are as noted in the Register. Thrice Illustrious Master Atkinson welcomed all present and thanked them for coming out this evening. The Recorder noted that Companion Terrance VanGorder had been elected Illustrious Master of Gunning Bedford Council No. 1, Companion John A. Eberly had been elected Illustrious Master of Adoniram Council Number 2 and Richard A. Mickles had been elected Illustrious Master of Joppa Council Number 3 and he regularly moved that they be elected affiliated member of the Council. Said motion being duly seconded, was unanimously approved. The Thrice Illustrious Master s Degree was then conferred upon the above named Companions, with Companion Eberly serving as the Exemplar, in a commendable manner by the Officers of Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No. 4 with M.I.P.G.M. John B. Dorsey assuming his familiar role as Benaiah and Illustrious Master Atkinson presenting King David s Charge. Thrice Illustrious Master Atkinson then called upon the Most Illustrious Grand Master Jay C.. Bergstrom to assist him in welcoming the newly affiliated Thrice Illustrious Masters, congratulated them on their election and presented to each of them copies of the By-Laws of Thrice Illustrious Masters Council Number 4, their permanent membership cards and their Thrice Illustrious Master s jewel. All accepted with appropriate gracious remarks, The Recorder then, sadly, announced the passing this year of the following members of the Council Thrice Illustrious Master Maurice Barnes and Thrice Illustrious Master Lucient Lenhart and prayer was offered on their behalf. It was regularly moved that the next meeting of the Council be held on December 29, 2015, commencing at 6:45 PM, again at the Newport Masonic Temple. Upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee, it was regularly moved, seconded and approved that the following officers were elected to serve Thrice Illustrious Masters Council Number 4 for the ensuing year: Thrice Illustrious Master Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden Herbert J, Atkinson James A. Pletz, M.I.P.G.M. Neal J. Sobocinski, M.I.P.G.M. 17

18 Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Donald D. Thomas, M.I.P.G.M. The following were then appointed as: Thrice Illustrious Steward Thrice Illustrious Sentinel John B. Dorsey, M.I.P.G.M Lionel D. Hunter MIPGM C. Granville McVey was sincerely thanked for his many years of service to Thrice Illustrious Masters Council Number 4 and bestowed with the rank of Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden Emeritus. Thrice Illustrious Master Atkinson then recognized the following distinguished Brethren who were in attendance: Most Excellent Lionel D. Hunter, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Delaware. Right Eminent J. B. Walsh, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in Delaware. Knight Companion Arthur A. Loveless, Eminent Prior, Jesse Green Priory Number 70, KYCH. Knight James R. Herrington, Puissant Sovereign, Delaware Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine for the United States of America, Mexico and the Philippines. Knight Companion James A. Pletz, Intendant General for the Division of Delaware, UGIC, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine for the United States of America, Mexico and the Philippines. Right Worthy Mark E. Irwin, Chief Adept, Delaware College, SRICF Illustrious Herbert J, Atkinson, 33, Active Member of the Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ The Most Illustrious Grand Master Jay C. Bergstrom, with several members of his staff, was then received into the Council. The Most Illustrious was received in the East where he was accorded Cryptic Grand Honors and presented the gavel of authority. The Most Illustrious expressed the pleasure of being in Thrice Illustrious Master s Council Number 4 commented the officers on their work and again extended a hearty welcome to the new members.. He encouraged the newly affiliated member to work zealously in their Council for the forthcoming year. 18

19 The labors of Thrice Illustrious Council Number 4 being completed with harmony prevailing, the Most Illustrious Grand Master closed the Council in ample form at 8:00 P.M. Respectively submitted, Donald D. Thomas, MIPGM Recorder, TIM No. 4. REPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE There was one Leadership Workshop held this past year in conjunction with Grand Chapter. Past Illustrious Grand Master Mark Irwin ran this workshop, providing some excellent information. The session was, unfortunately, lightly attended. In future years, I would suggest that the workshop be better publicized. Franklin R. Townsend, MIPGM REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed the address of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and presents its report on it. The Committee is pleased to see that the Most Illustrious Grand Master made an official visitation to each of the constituent Councils. We also commend him for his support to these Councils by attending all of their regular meetings whenever possible. We are pleased to see that our Most Illustrious Grand Master was able to attend 7 of our sister jurisdictions Grand Sessions. I know that he gained much insight in the workings of other jurisdictions and hopefully has ideas to help our Grand Jurisdiction. We are also pleased to see that he was able to represent the Grand Council at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge and the reception for Grand Master Disharoon at Union Lodge. The committee has reviewed the dispensation waiving waiting periods for balloting, although not noted in his address, of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and find it proper and within his authority and approve of it. The Most Illustrious Grand Master made several recommendations including fund raising and the conferral of the Super Excellent Master Degree. These each have their merit but do not require action by the Grand Council. 19

20 He also recommended that a line item be added to the Budget to help the Grand Officers to defray travel expenses. This is something that the Finance Committee needs to explore and we refer it to them. At the 2014 Grand Assembly, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Neal J. Sobocinski presented a change to the Constitution referring to Article 3 of the Constitution: The current article reads: Article 3. OFFICERS The officers of the Grand Council shall be: Most Illustrious Grand Master Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Right Illustrious Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Right Illustrious Grand Treasurer Right Illustrious Grand Recorder Right Illustrious Grand Chaplain Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard Illustrious Grand Conductor of Council Illustrious Grand Marshal Illustrious Grand Steward Illustrious Grand Sentinel the first five of whom shall be elected by ballot at the Annual Assembly, and the last six shall be appointed by the Grand Master. The officers shall be installed during the Annual Assembly at which they are elected or appointed, or as soon thereafter as possible. (1968) The recommendation is to change it to: The first five of whom shall be elected at the annual assembly by ballot and by a majority of votes cast, except that when there is but one nominee for an office, vote may be by usual voting sign of a Cryptic Mason. The appointed officers shall be selected and appointed by the incoming Most Illustrious Grand Master and hold office during his pleasure; and must be contributing members of a subordinate Council within this jurisdiction. This change had its first reading at last year s assembly and the Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed it. This change would help align with Grand Chapter which has similar language in their Constitution and the Jurisprudence Committee recommends its adoption. We thank our Most Illustrious Grand Master for his service to this Grand Council this year and to his Lady, Mary Beth who has supported him in his journey. 20

21 21 Sincerely and Fraternally, Mark Irwin, PMIGM Chairman Franklin R. Townsend, PMIGM James B. Walsh, PMIGM Upon motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the Report of the Most Illustrious Grand Master was approved. Upon motion regularly made, seconded the Constitutional change was approved. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee has reviewed the records of the Grand Council for 2014 and finds that Treasurer s report accurately reflects the accounts of the Council. The account balances totaled $26, at the end of the fiscal year. Receipts of the period totaled $ and expenses totaled $ The year resulted in a decrease of $ in net worth. Approximately $ of this decrease resulted from payment of our Grand Session obligation for both the 2013 and 2014 Grand Sessions in We will not incur this additional expense in the future but, even without this expenditure, we would have incurred a reduction in net worth of better than $250. Our finances need improvement and, as described below, we recommend that we take action at this Grand Session. Our finances were impacted last year by a decision by Wilmington Savings Fund Society to impose monthly fees on our accounts. Most of our funds have since been transferred to M&T Bank and Capital One to avoid these fees. We commend the Treasurer for this action. Last year, the Grand Recorder recommended that this Grand Council utilize the York Rite Information System (YRIS) to maintain records of our members. That recommendation was adopted but use of the system was not effected, and the $400 non-recurring cost to enter our records into the system remains unspent. We will incur this expense in That coupled with our normal expenditures results in a 2015 budget deficient of $889. The $889 deficit consists of $400 of non-recurring cost and $489 of recurring cost. It can be addressed in any one of three ways: through an increase in our per capita assessment, through an increase in the return on our investments, or by an increase in both. The committee recommends that we approach it both ways. Our permanent funds total over $11,600 and provide a (declining) return of less than 1.5%. The principle is safe but the return is low. We recommend reinvesting those funds into low risk equities to

22 provide a return of 2.5% or more. This would increase our annual income by more than $110 while increasing risk only minimally. Similarly, we have an operating CD valued at over $8000. Its return is also less than 1.5% and also declining. Investing it similarly, will increase revenues by another $80 per year. In total, these two changes would increase revue by $190. This would reduce the deficit to $699, $400 of non-recurring and $299 of recurring. The increase in per capita, although necessary would be in addition to the additional per capita to be due General Grand Council, which increases from $1.00 to $2.00 starting on October 1 of this year and to $2.50 starting on October 1, Enacting this increase would reduce the deficit to less than $100. Fraternally submitted, Arthur Loveless, PMIGM, Chairman John B. Dorsey, PMIGM David H Laucius The committee moves that this Grand Council enact a $1.00 increase to our per capita assessment, changing it from $4.00 to $5.00. I move that the report of the committee be accepted and that the proposed 2015 budget be adopted. $1.00 increase to assessment; 1% increase in return Income Dues Dues Cards Petitions 0.00 Interest - Money Market Interest - CD Interest - CD Insurance 0.00 Donations Subtotal Expenses General Grand Council Dues Cards 0.00 MIGM Apron Banquet Recorder - Honorarium

23 Treasurer - Honorarium Insurance 0.00 Proceedings 0.00 Postage Supplies Misc 0.00 Leadership Committee ritual 0.00 Donation to Cryptic Mason medical Research Foundation 0.00 York Rite Information System (YRIS) - Set-Up York Rite Information System (YRIS) - Annual Expense York Rite Web Space - 1TB to be shared 0.00 Donation to Web Master refreshments 0.00 PIGM Apron paraphenalia 0.00 Subtotal Gain/loss On motion regularly made, and seconded the Budget was APPROVED. RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Most Illustrious Richard C. Amme, Grand Master of the Grand Council of New Jersey rose and offered his thanks for the hospitality shown him and the other visitors and wished for a fruitful Cryptic Year for the Grand Council. RECOGNITION OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Right Puissant Regional Deputy General Grand Master Douglas E. Connell rose and spoke to the Companions about what the General Grand Council offers and spoke of the Cryptic Masons Research Foundation and the good work that it does and the hope it give for the future. He also thanked the Most Illustrious Grand Master for the hospitality shown him during the weekend and wished all the Companions well. 23

24 DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEES Most Illustrious Grand Master Bergstrom then discharged all Committees, expressing his thanks and that of the Grand Council for all their efforts during the past year. GRAND CHAPLAIN EMERITUS A motion was made, seconded and passed by standing ovation to make Past Most Illustrious Grand Master James R. Herrington, Grand Chaplain Emeritus for his many years of service to this Grand Council as its Grand Chaplain. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Most Illustrious Grand Master Bergstrom announced that the time had arrived for the election of Officers for the ensuing Cryptic year. M.I. Grand Master R.I. Deputy Grand Master R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of the Work M.I. Grand Treasurer M.I. Grand Recorder Lionel D. Hunter William F. Lott A. Tony Maxwell Mark E. Irwin, PMIGM Mark E. Irwin, PMIGM Most Illustrious Companion Hunter then announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: I. Grand Captain of the Guard John D. Hiott I. Grand Chaplain Michael J. Ratcliff I. Grand Conductor of Council Terry Van Gorder I. Grand Marshal Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PMIGM I. Grand Steward George Gadsby I. Grand Sentinel Charles T. Hart, PMIGM Due to the incoming Most Illustrious Grand Master suffering a minor stroke on Thursday prior to the Sessions, he was unable to be present and plans were made to install as soon as his health will allow. The remaining elected and appointed Officers were installed by Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Mark E. Irwin, with Illustrious David Laucius serving as Grand Marshal. 24

25 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER REMARKS Due to the Most Illustrious Grand Master s illness, his remarks were submitted to the Grand Recorder for inclusion in the Proceedings. My Theme is it only takes one. It only takes one person to get things started so be that one. My charity is St. Jude's Children's Hospital for cancer research. Thank you for electing me to represent the Grand Council in Delaware. I will fulfill my duties as Most Illustrious Grand Master Of Cryptic Masons in Delaware to the best of my ability. I am always available for any suggestions you may have. I have some tentative plans for the coming year and I hope I can fulfill as many as possible. My main objective this year is to leave Grand Council in better shape than I found it with the help and advice from the Past Grand Illustrious Masters and my staff. I will meet with my staff and committee members in the next couple weeks to answer questions and go over the duties of each office and committee. Fraternally, Lionel D. Hunter Most Illustrious Grand Master 25

26 APPOINTMENTS The Most Illustrious Grand Master then directed the Grand Recorder to read the Committee appointments for the ensuing year. The first named to be the Chairman of each Committee: JURISPRUDENCE Arthur A. Loveless, PMIGM Franklin R. Townsend, PMIGM John B. Dorsey, PMIGM FINANCE Arthur A. Loveless, PMIGM John B. Dorsey, PMIGM Franklin Townsend, PMIGM GRAND INSPECTORS Franklin R. Townsend, PMIGM MEMORIALS Michael Ratcliffe Charles Hart, PMIGM YORK RITE ANNUAL MEETING Chapter Charles Hart Council William F. Lott Commandery Permanent Member-Lionel Hunter AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Arthur A. Loveless, PMIGM Charles T. Hart, PMIGM CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES James A. Pletz, PMIGM GRAND YORK RITE LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION Council Mark Irwin, PMIGM Commandery- Chapter- PERMANENT FUND John Dorsey, PMIGM James Ferguson John Hiott GOV. ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Wayne T. Slack, PMIGM GRAND YORK RITE YOUTH Commandery-Harold Heitmann Chapter- Council-John D. Hiott GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND James A. Pletz, PMIGM 26

27 VISITATION SCHEDULE The schedule of visitations to the Constituent Councils was then announced by the Grand Recorder: Gunning Bedford Council No.1, Wilmington April 22, 2015 Adoniram Council No. 2, Dover May 6, 2015 Joppa Council No. 3, Georgetown October 6, 2015 Thrice Illustrious Masters No. 4, Wilmington December 29, 2015 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the date of the 90 th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council was set for Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Wilmington in Wilmington, Delaware beginning at 9:00 am. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to claim the attention of the Grand Council, it was closed in Ample Form at 11:00 A.M. by the Most Illustrious Grand Master Jay Bergstrom. ATTEST: Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM Grand Recorder 27

28 Special Session of the Grand Council March 15, 2015 The Grand Council was opened for a special session at the home of the Most Illustrious Grand Master-elect Lionel D. Hunter with the following members present: Lionel Hunter Mark E. Irwin John Hiott Terry Van Gorder Arthur A. Loveless George Gadsby Charles T. Hart Franklin R. Townsend Jay C. Bergstrom Michael Ratcliff Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Mark Irwin assisted by Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Arthur Loveless as Grand Marshal, installed Lionel D. Hunter as the Most Illustrious Grand Master and invested him with the jewel and apron of his office. The Grand Marshal made the proclamation. Most Illustrious Irwin then presented the gavel of authority to Most Illustrious Hunter. The Most Illustrious Grand Master thanked Past Grand Masters Irwin and Loveless for the installation. He then proceeded to close the special session in ample form. ATTEST: Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM Grand Recorder 28

29 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS 1926 *Harvey W. Bentley 1927 *Royden L. Hammond 1928 *George O. Fearon 1929 *John McMillan 1930 *Cornelius E. Beatty 1931 *Herman H. Hanson 1932 *Harry L. Holson 1933 *Clarence B. Hess 1934 *J. Wallace Woodford 1935 *Calvin E. Afflerbach 1936 *Thomas R. Saunders 1937 *John P. LeFevre 1938 *Marshall M. Carpenter 1939 *Harry W. Kennedy 1940 *George S. Buhl 1941 *Andrew J. Bock 1942 *R. Earle Dickey 1943 *William H. Cantwell 1944 *Charles S. Cahoon *Frank B. Newell 1947 *Harry R. Craig 1948 *James Carswell 1949 *M. Haswell Pierce 1950 *Walter L. Conway 1951 *George E. Vandegrift 1952 *J. Ralph Carey 1953 *Harry V. Holloway 1954 *Irwin R. Murray 1955 *Howard C. Barlow 1956 *Henry S. Young 1957 *J. Henry McDonnell 1958 *Stephen E. Hamilton 1959 *Percy W. Gardner 1960 *Alfred E. Yeaton 1961 *F. Irving Crow 1962 *Charles E. Green 1963 *Emerson Keeler 1964 *Raymond A. Howard 1965 *John J. McClearnen 1966 *Chester C. Coffin 1967 *Rhey H. Smith 1968 *Warren R. Gray 1969 *C. Ray Scarborough 1970 *Ernest H. Martyn 1971 *Samuel A. Wise 1972 *A. Warren Wheatley 1973 *James L. Crouse 1974 *John M. Johnson 1975 *E. Paul Wootten 1976 *Richard H. Thomas 1977 #James H. Durrill 1978 *Dallas E. Marvel 1979 *Charles W. Barkins 1980 *Paul E. Hurter 1981 *James H. Hutchins 1982 *Raymond M. Savage 1983 *Henry G. Law 1984 W. Thomas Musser 1985 Donald D. Thomas 1986 *Lewis J. Blackwell 1987 *Harry M. Sullivan, Jr *Horace G. Patterson, Jr C. Granville McVey 1990 *T. Eugene Womach 1991 *Richard A. Scarlott 1992 Maynard H. Mires, Jr James A. Pletz 1994 *Haywood I. Buck, Jr Charles H. Lengel, Jr John B. Dorsey 1997 Mark E. Irwin 1998 Franklin R. Townsend 1999 Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr *William J. Littel 2001 *Albert H. Westerside 2002 *Archie W. Bethard, III 2003 Wayne T. Slack 2004 *Charles J. Conley 2005 James R. Herrington 2006 Charles T. Hart 2007 Richard L. Weaver 2008 Arthur A. Loveless, Jr James B. Walsh 2010 Gilbert E. Greenfield 2011 *Robert A. Benson 2012 James G. Horn 2013 Neal J. Sobocinski 2014 Jay C. Bergstrom 29

30 GRAND TREASURERS *John McMillan *Harvey W. Bentley *John McMillan *James Carswell *Paul Yearsley *Alfred E. Yeaton *Chester C. Coffin *Henry G. Law C. Granville McVey 1995 Donald D. Thomas C. Granville McVey 2001 G. Thomas Taylor, III John B. Dorsey Wayne T. Slack Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr Mark E. Irwin GRAND RECORDERS *Marshall M. Carpenter *Harvey W. Bentley *Marshall M. Carpenter *Alfred H. Coe *Raymond A. Howard #Lawrence B. Jones *John J. McClearnen *Henry G. Law *C. Ray Scarborough *Henry G. Law 1995 C. Granville McVey Donald D. Thomas Mark E. Irwin James T. Ruby Franklin R. Townsend 2008 Wayne T. Slack Mark E. Irwin * - Deceased # - Suspended RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD 1975 *Chester C. Coffin 1976 * Raymond A. Howard 1978 * James L. Crouse 1979 * Henry G. Law 1980 * C. Ray Scarborough 1981 * Robert Parke, Jr * Samuel B. Rash, Jr * Lewis J. Blackwell 1984 * J. Norman Nicklas 1985 * Richard A. Scarlott 1986 C. Granville McVey 1987 * John A. Irwin 1989 James A. Pletz 1990 * James Richardson 1991 Charles H. Lengel, Jr * Haywood I. Buck, Jr John B. Dorsey 1995 John N. Phillos 1997 James T. Elliott, Jr Maurice C Barnes 1999 Eugene R. Small 2000 David F. Coady 2001 *James A. Johnson 2002 Jon B. Cottrell 2005 Gilbert E. Greenfield 2007 James G. Horn 2008 *9Robert A. Benson 2012 John D. Hiott 2013 John A. Eberly 2015 Kenneth C. Weaver, Sr. 30

31 RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD 1984 * Marion C.T. Townsend 1985 * J. Norman Nicklas 1986 David B. Craig, Jr *James H. Hutchins 1988 Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr Benjamin F. Lloyd, Jr James A. Pletz 1991 Franklin R. Townsend 1992 * Walter D, Wagner 1993 Eugene R. Small 1994 George W. Taylor 1995 Robert R. Hiddeman 1997 Donald E. Rosenberry 1998 G. Thomas Taylor 1999 Mrs. Bernice G. Newth 2000 J. David Goss 2001 Edwin Newth 2002 Carol & Herb Fulmer 2004 Robert & Donna Hiddeman 2005 John & Susan Peronti 2006 Bronwyn Millman 2007 George C. Dutton 2008 Ronald Keller 2012 Ronald Keller 2013 David Painter 2015 Carl Wenke RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL MEDAL OF HONOR *Henry G. Law, MIPGM

32 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near Delaware State or Province From Delaware Eugene R. Small ALABAMA George H. Busby Donald F. Taylor ALASKA Russell A. Kenderick ARIZONA David W. Blood ARKANSAS Wesley M. Newton James A. Pletz CALIFORNIA Brett A. McDonald Samuel L. Mellin COLORADO Darrell Tygart Wayne T. Slack CONNECTICUT William F. Lott John B. Dorsey DIST. of COLUMBIA Scott M. Applebee C. Granville McVey EASTERN CANADA Cecil E. Decker Donald D. Thomas ENGLAND & WALES Robert Keith Hind Jon B. Cottrell FLORIDA Charles Lee Hollinger GEORGIA Bobby L. Byrd Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr GERMANY Walter E. Eichen Charles T. Hart HAWAII Thomas L. Wilkerson IDAHO M. William Echo James T. Elliott, Jr. ILLINOIS James W. Patton G. Richard Ward INDIANA Robert F. Price Wayne T. Slack IOWA George R. McCormick KANSAS F. Earl Riley KENTUCKY William J. Brown Franklin R. Townsend LOUISIANA Archie A. Cline, Jr. W. Thomas Musser MAINE Robert V. Damon MARYLAND Clifton R. Friel Warren F. Schueler, Sr. MASSACHUSETTS Gerald H. Pass Charles H. Lengel, Jr. MICHIGAN Theodore A. Cannell MINNESOTA Steven Score C. William Tulloch MISSISSIPPI Billy Frank Smith Franklin R. Townsend MISSOURI Alvin Gerstenschlager MONTANA Theodore Hiltz, Jr. NEBRASKA Abbott George Burkeu John B. Dorsey NEVADA William G. Roberts Neal J. Sobocinski NEW HAMPSHIRE Thomas G. LaBerge NEW JERSEY Robert J. Sheridan NEW MEXICO John E. Smith NEW YORK Walter E. Barlow Mark E. Irwin NORTH CAROLINA Otis V. Jones, Jr. NORTH DAKOTA Cory R. Lien James B. Walsh OHIO Henry A. Dodson Jay C. Bergstrom OKLAHOMA Charles F. Gillentine Charles T. Hart ONTARIO Donald Kline G. Thomas Taylor OREGON Robert E. Hoffmaster PENNSYLVANIA Edward L. Helgerman Randall C. Mullen PHILIPPINES Evaristo A. Leviste RHODE ISLAND Raymond E. Hassell SOUTH CAROLINA Wilson C. Hardee SOUTH DAKOTA Milton Edny Maynard H. Mires, Jr. TENNESSEE Earl Ronald Creech James R. Herrington TEXAS Vernon I. Bartlett Robert J. Lomax UTAH William J. Westbrook James Teal VERMONT Guy Oldenburg Gilbert E. Greenfield WASHINGTON William C. Cannon WESTERN CANADA John F. Dobell WISCONSIN Clarence A. McElmurry Wayne D. Mower WYOMING Charles Gregg 32

33 GRAND COUNCILS RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND COUNCIL OF DELAWARE ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DISTRICT of COLUMBIA EASTERN CANADA ENGLAND & WALES FLORIDA GEORGIA GERMANY HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA ONTARIO OREGON PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES RHODE ISLAND SCOTLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT WASHINGTON WESTERN CANADA WISCONSIN WYOMING Grand Recorder names and addresses can be found at the General Grand Council Website: 33

34 RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 Wilmington Date of Charter: October 1, 1918 Stated Assembly: Fourth Wednesday of each Month Closed: June, July, August, and December OFFICERS Terrence Van Gorder Milton Landis Peter Tyrrell Michael H. Downey Franklin R. Townsend, MIPGM William Stephey, Jr. Fred Palmer Michael Ratcliff Ruben H. Kelly Joseph L. Kaufman Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Steward Chaplain Sentinel GREETED Ruben H. Kelly REINSTATED None DEMITTED None SUSPENDED None DIED Edward C. Hermann Edwin L. Stein, Sr. Andrew C. Johnson Morris Hitchens 34

35 Adoniram Council No. 2 Dover Date of Charter: September 9, 1924 Stated Assembly: First Wednesday of each Month except October Second Wednesday Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS John A. Eberly Illustrious Master Philip Webb Deputy Master Justin Sauble Principal Conductor of the Work Lionel D. Hunter, PIM Treasurer Lionel D. Hunter, PIM Recorder Albert Lambertson Captain of the Guard John D. Hiott, PIM Conductor of the Council James Hosfelt Steward Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PMIGM Chaplain Jonathan Rehm, Jr. Sentinel James Hosfelt Philip Webb Perry Bratcher Thomas Morrison John Zucchero GREETED AFFILIATED None REINSTATED None DEMITTED SUSPENDED DIED Albert Lambertson Richard Shehorn 35

36 Joppa Council No. 3 Georgetown Date of Charter: September 9, 1924 Stated Assembly: First Tuesday of each Month Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS Richard A. Mickles Illustrious Master John W. Merkley, PIM Deputy Master Christopher D. DeAngelo Principal Conductor of the Work James B. Walsh, PMIGM Treasurer William F. Lott, PIM Recorder Hunter R. Walsh Captain of the Guard Jason C. Thornton Conductor of the Council G. Thomas Taylor, III, PIM Steward George Gadsby, PIM Chaplain Christian L. Dull, Jr., PIM Sentinel GREETED Jason C. Thornton Hunter R. Walsh Michael W. Travers, Jr. Jerry L. Weller, II REINSTATED None AFFILIATED None DEMITTED Michael P. Clendaniel Leon E. Tschantre SUSPENDED Francise O. Sandoval DIED Maurice C. Barnes Lucien T. Lenhart Paul N. Boltz, Sr. James W. Carey Warren O. Pettyjohn 36