The York Rite of Freemasonry. Of South Carolina

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1 The York Rite of Freemasonry 2009 Of South Carolina GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

2 MASONIC DATES Titles of Meetings and Dates of Bodies The ordinary Calendar, or vulgar era, is not generally used by freemasons in dating their official documents. They have one peculiar to themselves, differing according to their various Rites. ANCIENT CRAFT MASONS in all parts of the World, add 4,000 years to the Christian Era, calling it Anno Lucis Year of Light; abbreviated A.L. (This fact has a symbolic reference, not because they believe Freemasonry is, but that the principles and light of the institution are coeval with the creation.) Ancient Craft Masons (Blue Lodges) hold Communications. ROYAL ARCH MASONS date from the beginning date of the building of the second Temple by Zerubbabel 530 B.C. Their style is, therefore, Anno Inventionis A. Inv. in the year of discovery. Royal Arch Chapters hold Convocations. ORDER OF THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD dates from the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchizaedek, which occurred 1913 B.C. Their Style is Anno Benedistionis A.B. in the year of the Blessing. Councils of Anointed High Priest hold Convocations. CRYPTIC MASONS date from the completion of Solomon s Temple 1000 A.Dep. (1,000 years before the Christian era) Their style is Anno Depositionsis A. Dep. in the year of Deposit. Royal and Select Councils hold Assemblies. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR date from the organization of the Order in 1118 A.O. Their Style is, therefore, Anno Ordinis A.O. in the year of the Order. Knights Templar Commanderies hold Conclaves. SCOTTISH RITE differs from the Ancient Craft in that they use the Jewish Chronology, Anno Mundi (A.M.) In the Year of the World. ANCIENT CRAFT MASONS Add 4,000 years Thus: ,000 =A.L ROYAL ARCH MASONS Add 530 years Thus: =A. I ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD Add 1,913 years Thus: ,913 = A.B ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS Add 1,000 years Thus: ,000 = A.Dep KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Subtract 1,118 years Thus: ,118 = A.O. 891 SCOTTISH RITE Add 3760 years Thus = A.M FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST June 24 th FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST December 27 th

3 3 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 3 Knights Templar Religious Service One-Hundred-Second Annual Conclave GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA Landmark Resort Grand Strand Ballroom 2 & S. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, S. C. SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009, 5:30 p.m. Rev. Hugh J. Bickley, Grand Prelate PRELUDE... Drucilla Chavis PROCESSIONAL MARCH & HYMN... Onward Christian Soldiers (See Insert) (Please Stand) INVOCATION... Rev. Haywood Fowler Excellent Grand Chaplain WELCOME... S.K. William R. Hall Right Eminent Grand Commander SCRIPTURE LESSON... S.K. William R. Hall (Psalm 37: 1-9) Right Eminent Grand Commander PRAYER of Thanksgiving Remembrance... Rev. Hugh J. Bickley Eminent Grand Prelate We believe in God, Creator of Life The Source of Faith and Every Blessing The one who leads us through the valley of Life We Believe in Jesus, the risen Christ We accept his calling as Christian Knights We live as God s People, redeemed and Ambassadors of the Cross and Crown. THE LORD S PRAYER... IN UNISON THE OFFERING... Rev. Hugh J. Bickley Stewards come forward THE LESSON FROM THE SCRIPTURE... Rev. Rodney K. Powell (Hebrew 12: 16-17) R. I. Grand Chaplain THE MESSAGE... A Bowl of Stew Rev. Haywood Fowler CLOSING PRAYER & RECESSIONAL... Rev. Haywood Fowler R. E. Grand Chaplain POSTLUDE... Drucilla Chavis * Congregation, Please remain in your seat until the Sir Knights have retired.

4 4 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 4 ANNUAL GRAND YORK RITE BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT The Grand York Rite Banquet was attended by 229 Companions, Sir Knights, their ladies and friends at the Landmark Resort, 1501 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach on March 8, M.I. Companion George Peters, M. I. Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of SC served as Master of Ceremonies. After a delicious meal the three Grand Presiding Officers of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina introduced their Distinguished Guests. (See pages 10 and 11) A total of $ was raised for the three Philanthropies in our Craft Room. Thanks to all our ladies and everyone who contributed their time and efforts to make this project a success. The annual KYCH breakfast on Monday morning was well attended by our members and distinguished guests. The annual Red Cross of Constantine breakfast on Tuesday morning was well attended also by our members and distinguished guests. The annual ladies luncheon was held at the hotel with 88 in attendance. WELCOME TO MYRTLE BEACH MAYOR JOHN RHODES MI Grand Master George Peters introduced Mayor Rhodes who brought greetings to those present on behalf of the city of Myrtle Beach. He said that he was delighted that we had chosen Myrtle Beach for the Grand York Rite Session. He spoke briefly about Myrtle Beach on behalf of all the citizens and thanked us for being in Myrtle Beach. REMARKS OF LOCAL COMMITTEE Kenny Brackens, Co-Chairman of the local committee, welcomed everyone. He thanked everyone for visiting Myrtle Beach and said that he hoped everyone was having a great time. He thanked the 6 th District Chapters, Councils and Commanderies Bennettsville, Florence, Marion, Myrtle Beach and Conway for their contributions and all of their hard work. He stated if anyone needed anything to please contact someone on the committee. He extended an invitation for all brothers to visit Conway Lodge No. 65 that evening. Summary of Presentation by Joe Vasquez regarding 501 (3) (c) designation for Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund Mr. Vasquez gave information on the progress of the application and filing for the 501 (3) (c) designation for the Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund. His presentation consisted of 2 main points: (1) the status of the 501 (3) (c) application and (2) what can be done in regards to contributing to the fund. (1) Status of 501 (3) (c) application- Mr. Vasquez brought with him the by-laws, articles of incorporation, and the board of director s minutes. He stated that once these documents have been signed, they only need to be returned to his office where they will be filed. Once these documents are filed, a nonprofit corporation will be established that will be governed by York Rite members with an elected board of directors. The by-laws state that this nonprofit corporation will be able to provide contributions specifically to fund the research and medical assistance conducted by the RARA, CMMRF and KTEF. (2) How to contribute to 501 (3) (c)-contributions may be made in any of 4 different ways: 1. By straight-out donation or present contribution-this simply means contributing by giving a check made payable to the Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund Inc. 2. By designation in your will-you may make a contribution to the fund in your will. 3. By designation through life insurance-you may make a contribution by designating the fund as a beneficiary of your policy. You may designate all or a portion of your life insurance proceeds to the fund. 4. Through investments-you may designate the fund to receive all or part of your investments upon your death.

5 5 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 5 REMARKS OF M.W. GERALD CARVER GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA Grand Master Carver brought greetings from the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina and more than 42,000 brothers. He spoke of the increased number of young men who are coming into Freemasonry and taking on positions of leadership in their lodges. He said that we need to take advantage of the opportunity to invite these excited and enthusiastic young men to join us in York Rite Masonry. He thanked everyone for their support of Grand Lodge. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: WHEREAS, the Companions, Knights and their Ladies of the SIXTH DISTRICT of the York Rite Bodies of South Carolina through the zeal and dedication of their several committees, have excelled themselves by ensuring a most comfortable and informative stay for all attendees to the Annual Grand York Rite Functions of 2009, WHEREAS, we were cordially welcomed to this thriving vacation resort of MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA by the Mayor, the Honorable John Rhodes WHEREAS, the ocean front LANDMARK RESORT HOTEL has provided us with outstanding accommodations and guest services, WHEREAS, great hospitality was extended to our ladies and families with a dedicated program, shopping tour, gifts and luncheon, NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that by a rising vote of thanks we express our deep appreciation to everyone who has assisted in making our stay in Myrtle Beach a most pleasant and memorable occasion. Fraternally submitted, Eric A. Meace, Chairman, (64, 52, 22) Adopted. W. Penn Colvin (9, 22, 7) N. Haskell Brabham (5, 5, 2) STANDING RESOLUTIONS RESOLVED, that it is and shall be the policy of the Grand Body that a suitable floral or memorial offering not to exceed the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars, shall be given following the death of a Presiding Grand Officer or Past Presiding Grand Officer, only. RESOLVED, that the Chapeau be not worn as part of dress apparel at the annual Religious Service when it is held indoors at the headquarters hotel. RESOLVED, that the Grand Commandery hereby constitute a Standing Committee of six for the purpose of instruction in ceremony and work. Said committee to be appointed annually by the Grand Commander and that the Finance Committee provide suitable mileage for such committee members within the district to which they are assigned. RESOLVED, that the Right Eminent Grand Commander shall appoint a standing committee, to be composed of at least six (6) members, to serve at his pleasure, whose duty it shall be to receive all names recommended for the title of Honorary Past Grand Commander. They shall carefully consider all names presented, and recommend to the Right Eminent Grand Commander for his consideration in asking the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment to approve as required by Grand Encampment Constitution Section 237 (a) the name of any whom they believe will, by being so honored, advance the cause of Templary. RESOLVED, that the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery pay for two days hotel reservations, banquet, breakfast (KYCH & RCC) for men, and Ladies Brunch for the following: General Grand High Priest or his personal representative General Grand Master or his personal representative Grand Master of the Grand Encampment or his personal representative Southeastern Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest Southeastern Regional Deputy General Grand Master Southeastern Department Commander of the Grand Encampment

6 6 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 6 STANDING RESOLUTIONS (Continued Pg. 2) The Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery will pay for banquet, breakfast (KYCH & RCC) for men, Ladies Brunch and hotel room (if their state reciprocates) for the following: M. E. Grand High Priest M. I. Grand Master R. E. Grand Commander Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter Grand Recorder of the Grand Council Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery All other companions are invited at their own expense. WHEREAS, the three Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina, viz: The Grand Royal Arch Chapter; The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters; and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar plan and hold their annual meetings at the same place and two-day period with each holding a separate meeting within a specified time period; and WHEREAS, present and existing rules and procedures provide for per diem and mileage expenses be paid the certain representatives. THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following guidelines be adopted as the proper procedure of qualification and payment of expenses: 1) Payment shall be made to the Presiding Officer of a Constituent Body - or - to his legal representative if the Presiding Officer is not present at any time during the above-described meeting s schedule. 2) No member shall be paid expenses more than once regardless of the number of Grand or Constituent Body offices he may represent. 3) No representative of the Presiding Officer shall receive expenses payment in either of the above bodies if the Presiding Officer has received payment in any capacity or any of the above bodies. RESOLVED, that those planning the banquet consider the following guidelines: Arrange the dining and program to a two-hour limit, bearing in mind that the Most Worshipful Grand Master must be introduced last. There should be no program or introductions after he is introduced. Awards The proper place to present all awards is considered to be at the open meeting of the appropriate body and not at the banquet. Those receiving awards and distinguished guests may in the discretion of the presiding officers, be asked to stand as a group and be recognized at the banquet. Because of the extraordinary amount of time consumed by introductions of our distinguished guests of the Grand Bodies, the Grand Secretary-Recorder should plan so that when a distinguished guest registers he is asked to list his current most important title and he should be introduced by this title only. If the presiding Marshal feels that more verbosity is needed he may add that this distinguished visitor has many Masonic achievements. BE IT RESOLVED that beginning with these Grand York Rite meetings in the year 2000, they should be rotated as follows: Monday a.m. - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina Monday p.m. - Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina Tuesday a.m. - Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina AND FURTHER, each Grand Body would move up one space each year and the presiding officer of that Grand Body at the top of the list will be responsible for presiding at the consolidated meeting on Monday a.m. and the introduction of the visiting dignitaries. BE IT RESOLVED that honorary membership be extended to all distinguished guests who have not previously received the same.

7 7 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 7 STANDING RESOLUTIONS (Continued Pg. 3) BE IT RESOLVED that beginning with these Grand York Rite meetings in the year 2010 they should be rotated as follows: Monday A.M. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina Monday P. M. Grand Council of Royal and Select Master of South Carolina Tuesday A. M. Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina and Further, each Grand Body would move up one space each year and the presiding officer of that Grand Body at the top of the list will be responsible for presiding at the consolidated meeting on Monday A.M. and the introduction of the visiting dignitaries. REMARKS OF S.C. DeMOLAY ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER It is my pleasure to bring greetings to you today on behalf of Dad Walter Spiller, Jr Executive Officer for DeMolay in South Carolina. Dad Spiller could not attend today due to his attendance at the annual Executive Officer s Conference in Indianapolis, IN. The Order of DeMolay is an organization, based on timeless Christian principles, that provides opportunities for young men to grow and lead positive and productive lives. Some of those opportunities include public speaking, sports, and friendships with other DeMolay that last a lifetime. It is an honor and a privilege to introduce to you an individual that embodies those Christian principles of DeMolay, Bro Jonathan Bouknight, State Master Councilor of the Palmetto DeMolay Association in South Carolina. Fraternally submitted, Joseph Thompson Assistant Executive Officer REMARKS OF STATE MASTER COUNCILOR OF DEMOLAY I would like to give a special Thank You to the S. C. York Rite Bodies for inviting me to be with you during your 2009 Annual Grand York Rite Meeting and it is my honor to bring you greetings from the Palmetto DeMolay Association! I wish I could tell you that DeMolay in South Carolina was thriving. DeMolay in South Carolina is, right now, at a Tipping Point and good young men need the help of our Masonic Family. Our State Executive Officer, Dad Spiller along with Dad Thompson do a fantastic job of representing DeMolay everywhere they go. But they are only a part of the small group of Masons who are trying to rebuild DeMolay in South Carolina! As I stand here before you I can only imagine how quickly our word could spread if each one of you here would join in our effort by talking about DeMolay at each of your Lodge meetings, Council, Chapter and Commandery Meetings! I can tell you from a personal stand point that South Carolina DeMolay, is an Organization based on a firm belief in Filial Love, Reverence for Sacred Things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanness and Patriotism all built on the strong foundation of Freemasonry. And these values, which I know are also important to each of you, have helped me to make a decision to join the United States Air Force. Currently I am scheduled to report for Basic Training in May of this year and I plan to build on that foundation and those lessons I learned in DeMolay to help me represent and serve my country honorably. I sometimes wonder who I would have been were it not for my experience in DeMolay. And I know that there has to be other young men, like me, whose lives can be changed for the better because of our great Masonic Family. It is my hope that you have a successful and enjoyable Grand York Rite. I wish the very best for everyone here today and I thank you for allowing me to represent an Order that I Love and Believe in. Finally I would like to leave with this simple thought. A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart. Fraternally yours, Jonathan Bouknight State Master Councilor Order of DeMolay

8 8 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 8 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Walter F. Spiller, Jr., the State Executive Officer of the Palmetto DeMolay Association, has reported to this Committee that the membership of DeMolay in South Carolina presently stands at 58 members, holding membership in Four (4) Chapters as of January 7, The four chapters are Myron Sandifer of Rock Hill with 22 members; Summerville Chapter with 11 members; Charleston Chapter with 12 members; and Goose Creek Chapter with 13 members. With the submission of the Annual Report, a net loss of two (2) resulted in a total membership of 56 members. Also reported, a new chapter known as the Chuck Hargis Memorial Chapter is now in operation in Myrtle Beach, SC. Unfortunately, due to lack of Adult Advisors, the Charleston Chapter is in a suspended status. Two groups are trying to start new chapters in their areas of Columbia and Florence. Even with this limited membership several events were planned during Some of these events are: A meeting at Goose Creek Lodge to observe Patriots Day ; Goose Creek and Summerville Chapters observed Devotional Day by attending church as a group; attended an Irish Blessing Ball at the Columbia Scottish Rite Center; Masonic Youth Day at the Scottish Rite Center in Charleston; Visit to Westview Middle School in Goose Creek to promote DeMolay Educational Day ; Observance of DeMolay Day of Comfort by joining with the Rainbow Girls and visiting the Assisted Living Home in Goose Creek, SC; and holding an initiation for 6 new candidates. Upcoming events include the Executive Officers Conference in Indianapolis, IN; DeMolay International Congress Session in Kansas City, MO; and the SC Conclave in Summerville, SC. This committee congratulates Jonathan E. Bouknight on being elected the State Master Councilor for Also, congratulations and best wishes to Brother Spiller for his work with the young men of DeMolay and pray for continued success as he carries the DeMolay program forward in SC. With the activities that claim the attention of our youth today, Brother Spiller is to be commended for his work with the young men and in keeping the precepts of DeMolay in their daily lives. This committee assures Brother Spiller of the ongoing support of the York Rite in this jurisdiction. This committee is very pleased to report that the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in SC is doing very well. Mrs. Dedra Hart, Supreme Inspector for SC, reports that they have 13 Assemblies in South Carolina with approximately 160 members. Unfortunately, the Assembly in Aiken was closed, but a new Assembly was opened in Clemson in April This new Assembly is sponsored by Clemson Masonic Lodge No During 2008 many events occurred such as: Mother Advisor/Adult Workers training, including Darkness to Light training in how to respond to and report child abuse; Scholarship Bowl-A-Thon in which girls collect pledges to benefit their Scholarship Fund; Grand Officers rehearsal with attendance at the formal Irish Blessings Ball; Combined with DeMolay for Masonic Youth Day; in June the Grand Assembly Session was held with competitions in ritual work with special banquets, business sessions and the installation of the new Grand Officers; School of instruction with emphasis on ritual, membership, and service; and Christmas Gathering with collections for the Low Country Orphan Relief. Also, the Grand Worthy Advisor and Mrs. Hart made official visits to all seven districts in the state to observe the ritual work. They also visited the Grand Assembly Session in Virginia, and represented the Order at the Annual Communication of the Most

9 9 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 9 Worshipful Grand Lodge of AFM in SC, the Grand York Rite Banquet, the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star, and the Grand Court of Amaranth. Other activities, too numerous to list, are planned with added emphasis on membership growth, leadership training, and team building. This committee is proud to congratulate the Order of Rainbow for Girls and salutes the leadership of their Supreme Inspector, Mrs. Dedra Hart. We feel that the Order of Rainbow for Girls in SC is in very capable hands and the future of this organization is very bright. In closing, it is the consensus of this committee that the Masonic Youth Organizations in SC, like all organizations, needs to grow but both groups are actively planning and pursuing activities to accomplish this goal. These organizations are extremely important to our youth as well as society in general and we sincerely hope that this work for our youth will long continue. Also, Clemson Lodge No. 254 and the sponsoring bodies in Columbia and Florence are to be commended for their desire to promote the teachings and training of these youth organizations. This committee sincerely hopes that this fraternity will continue to support these organizations and assist with adult leaders for guidance and financial support. To contact the leadership of these groups please refer to the following: Dedra Hart Walter F. Spiller, Jr (843) Farm Road, Goose Creek, SC pghope79@aol.com spillerw@bellsouth.net Fraternally submitted: G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4), Chairman Adopted Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 13, 10) Bobby J. Sprouse (33, 19, 3) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Your committee on Patriotism and Civic Activities is proud to report that the American flag is displayed in a place of honor in each of the York Rite Bodies in South Carolina. The pledge of allegiance is recited at the beginning of all meetings. Many report that they have a Patriotism Program. Companions and Sir Knights, if your local bodies do not have a patriotism program please give serious consideration to starting this year. Some choose to have it at the Church of one of the members, and use the Pastor as the speaker, others choose to hold the meeting at the Lodge and have a local well known speaker such as, The Grand Master of Masons, The Grand Commander, I. Grand Master or the Grand High Priest. There are many others you may want to use, a Veteran of the Armed forces, the Mayor of the City in which you live or other elected officials. There are also many good speakers in most of our Lodges. Please remember if you ask someone who has to drive a great distance, he should be reimbursed for his expense. Masons have always been among the Patriotic leaders of our time, staying informed on public affairs and the welfare of our country. We still have many service men and women serving in most foreign countries, especially those serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine and Egypt. These men, women and brothers are putting themselves in harm s way to protect me and you and to keep us free. Please remember to keep these men and women in our prayers. If we can ever be of any assistance to any of you in any way, please give me a call at Fraternally submitted, T. Henry Waldrep (21, 32, 17), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (5, 5, 2) Adopted. Eric A. Meace (64, 52, 22)

10 10 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 10 DISTINGUISHED GUESTS - OUT OF STATE ALABAMA * SK Owen E. Gore, RE Grand Commander MP Maurice C. Himes, Past General Grand Master * ME Sterling Hughes, ME Grand High Priest FLORIDA SK Robert E. Burleson, R Em Southeastern Departmental Commander MI Francis L. Dancy, PIGM and Grand Representative to South Carolina * SK Charles Perez, RE Grand Commander * MI Dencel R. Smith, Most Illustrious Grand Master ME Steven Q. Steele, Grand Sec-Recorder GEORGIA MI Rodney A. Couch, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master * Ex James Terry Farmer, Grand Master of Second Veil * MI Wayne H Garrett, Most Illustrious Grand Master M Ex D. W. Hendry, Most Excellent Grand High Priest SK Jeff W. Hodges, Jr., Right Eminent Grand Commander ME Sam Lee, Past Grand High Priest * SK Lloyd J. Leinbaugh, Em Grand Warder SK Andre E. Lovas, Grand Secretary-Recorder * Ex G William L. Montgomery, G Captain of Host Ex Jimmy T Porter, Grand Principal Sojourner * Ex William F. Shepard, Grand Master of 1 st Veil * SK James E. Stevens, E Grand Capt General RE Charles L. Taylor, Jr., SE Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest RI Thomas W. Tinley, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work * SK Joe Turner, E Gr. Jr. Warden MARYLAND * SK Patrick A. Curtis, Grand Inspector General, KT NEW YORK MI Richard C. Hadley, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master * RE Edmund Harrison, General Grand King, General Grand Chapter NORTH CAROLINA MI J. Luigi Ammons, Most Illustrious Grand Master * ME Ray B. Casey, Jr., Most Excellent Grand High Priest ME Bobby J. Kitchen, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest MI Turk Morrisette, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master * SK Richard M. Ripley, Right Excellent Grand Commander ME Robert A. Schafer, Grand Secretary-Recorder MI Douglas L. Soltow, SE Reg. Dept. G. G. Master General RP Joseph J. Vale, Gen. Gr. Master, G. G. Council, Cryptic Masons Int. MI Allen Surratt, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master

11 11 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 11 SK ME RE Comp. Comp. Comp. OHIO Arthur S. Holmes, Past Right Eminent Grand Commander Arthur E. Ross, Past Grand High Priest Donald R. Starr, Past District Deputy Grand High Priest Richard P. Williams, Grand Representative, RAM Thomas F. Logan, Jr., Grand Representative, RSM Eddie L. Bressman, Governor Cleveland YR College PENNSYLVANIA * Em G A. Richard Baker, Grand Sword Bearer TENNESSEE SK Sid Dorris, III, R.E. Grand Generalissimo, GE, KT USA, and Past MWGM * SK Ray Lee Covey, Right Eminent Grand Commander SK Robert W. Waldron, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander WEST VIRGINIA SK Charles W. Sinsel, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander * Received Honorary Memberships DISTINGUISHED MASONIC LEADERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA Most Illustrious T. Henry Waldrep, Grand Governor of York Rite Colleges in SC Sir Knight Johnnie T. Morris, Aide-De-Camp to the Grand Generalissimo, SK Sid C Dorris III, Grand Encampment, KT of USA and Deputy Grand Governor of the York Rite Colleges in SC; Most Excellent Michael E. "Mike" Copeland, Ambassador, General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International; Most Excellent Robert J. Bean, Sr., Most Excellent Vice President of the Grand Council of Anointed High Priest and Knight Crusader of the East, Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina Right Puissant J. Gordon Cartrette, Grand Marshal, General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International. Right Puissant Hal Gregory, Thrice Illustrious Master of the Thrice Illustrious Masters Council of South Carolina. Most Illustrious William R. Logan, Sovereign Grand Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA and Ambassador, General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International. Knight Commander Terry C. Shaver, Very Eminent Preceptor, Cana Tabernacle No. LXIX, Holy Royal Arch Knight Priest Sir Knight Gregory Hiers, Eminent Prior of Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knight York Cross of Honour. Most Worshipful D. Samuel Tennyson, Grand Treasurer of the Grand York Rite and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. Most Worshipful G. Kent Elkins, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina and Chief Adept of SC College, MSRICF (Rosicrucians) Most Worshipful G. Ray Marsh, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, and Intendant General of South Carolina, Red Cross of Constantine Most Worshipful Jack Marler, Grand Treasurer and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina Most Worshipful Gerald L. Carver, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina.

12 12 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 12 ATTENDANCE - GRAND YORK RITE INSTRUCTIONAL MEETING COLUMBIA, S. C. - January 10, 2009 CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY ALL CITY-BODIES Total + Total + Total + Total + HP S K IM DM PCW EC GEN Abbeville Aiken Anderson Bennettsville Camden Charleston Chester Cheraw Clemson Columbia Conway Easley Florence Gaffney Georgetown Greenville Greenwood Hampton Kershaw Lancaster Laurens Marion Myrtle Beach Newberry Orangeburg Spartanburg Sumter Union York TOTALS Actual Total CG TRE. SEC OTHER of 20 Grand Chapter Officers Present of 17 Grand Council Officers Present of 19 Gr. Commandery Officers Present Grand Lodge Officers Present Past Grand High Priest Present Past Ill. Grand Masters Present Past Grand Commanders Present Past Grand Masters Present

13 13 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 13 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: The following report is submitted to each of you in regard to the activity and actions taken by your Committee on York Rite Education. The Annual Statewide Educational Meeting was held on January 10, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina. The Chairman of this Committee wishes to thank M.E.C., G. Kent Elkins, PGHP of SC, M.E.C., Mickey Dorsey, PGHP of NC, M.I.C. Hal Gregory, M.E.C., R. Henry Brown, PGHP and Honorary PMIGM of SC, R.E.S.K. Richard Wesner, PGC of SC and R.E.S.K. Harvie Bailey, PGC of SC for their help with the education of the Chapter, Council and Commandery. Your Chairman would also like to thank all the Companions and Sir Knights from around our state that attended this Annual Educational Meeting. This year the Educational Meeting was well attended with a total of 184 Companions, Sir Knights, Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers and Past and Present Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. There were present, 16 High Priests, 12 Kings, 7 Scribes. In the Council, 13 Illustrious Masters, 10 Deputy Masters, 8 Principal Conductors of the Work were present. In the Commandery, 16 Eminent Commanders, 9 Generalissimos and 13 Captain Generals. Also present, were 38 Grand Officers of the Grand York Rite Bodies of S. C. 12 Past Grand High Priests, 12 Past Grand Illustrious Masters and 9 Past Grand Commanders. 4 Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of S. C. and 13 Grand Lodge Officers of the Grand Lodge of S. C. were present. This year, instructional meetings were also held in the 1 st and 4 th Districts of the Grand Bodies and I encourage all district deputies within our Grand York Rite Bodies to ensure that at least one instructional meeting is held in addition to the Annual Statewide meeting in Columbia. Your Chairman is still in the process of re-making a CD for use by all Districts within our Grand Bodies. This past year, plans were held off, due to the medical condition of my wife and my Mom and it is my hope to re-make another CD for use by the Grand Bodies for Educational purposes and information about the York Rite and the need for all Master Masons to gain Further Light in our Fraternity. To each of the Grand Officers, Companions and Sir Knights of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina it has been an honor to have served each of you and it is our hope that we have served you in the manner expected of this Committee. Fraternally submitted, Lloyd F. Christopher (1, 1, 1), Chairman Gary N. Martin (55, 42, 8) Dana P. Rickards (13, 11, 9) Charles M. Schofield (5, 5, 2) George Peters (33, 19, 3) Ronald Elvis (48, 36, 25) O. Walter Sealy (15, 8, 15) William R. Hall (47, 34, 21) John T. Davis (25, 15, 20) Adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACE To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Your Committee on Time and Place would remind you that during our 2008 Grand York Rite session it was recommended and approved by the Companions and Sir Knights to return to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and The Landmark Resort for our 2010 session. The session will begin with the Knights Templar Religious Service on Sunday evening March 14 th, 2010 and closing on Tuesday afternoon, March 16 th, 2010 by the appropriate body. Additionally, your Committee on Time and Place is pleased to inform you that the Anderson York Rite Bodies have agreed in principle to host our 2011 Grand York Rite session in the Electric City of Anderson, S. C. starting with the Knights Templar Religious Service on Sunday evening March 13 th, 2011 and closing on Tuesday afternoon, March 15 th, 2011 by the appropriate body. In the interest of these Grand Bodies your committee request that strict search be made by the Companions and Sir Knights to locate suitable locations for our 2012 sessions and beyond. MEGHP, MIGM, REGC, Companions and Sir Knights all, your committee recommends the approval and adoption of this report as presented. Fraternally submitted, Adopted. Robert W. Kendrick, Chairman, PMIGM (22, 10, 4) Carl Truesdale, PGHP (4, 25, 12) Richard Sealy, PREGC (15, 8, 15)

14 14 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 14 THE MARGARET B. TODD FUND OF SC To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Companions and Sir Knights: The Margaret B. Todd Charities Fund of the Grand York Rite Bodies wishes to make the following report. Balances as of January 1, 2008: 1. CD Wachovia Bank (Opened 8/11/05)... $ 16, Interest posted 8/11/ Total as of 12/31/08... $16, Checking Accounting No Wachovia Bank... 1, , This Account Closed on 11/26/08 and Reopened with Greenville First Bank; Account No CD No Opened on 11/26/08 with Funds Received From the Estate of Lucius Todd , Interest Earned on CD in 2008 ( Added to Checking Acct.) Total in CD No as of 12/31/ , CD No Carolina First Bank: Opened 9/26/07 with Funds Received from Sale Room ($500; Plus $1,000. Memorial to Donnie Richey)... 1, Interest posted 3/23/ Total in CD No as of 12/31/ , Total of Margaret B. Todd Fund of SC: Checking and CD Accounts as of 12/31/ , Respectfully submitted, Adopted. G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4) Treasurer The Margaret Todd Fund was organized and founded for the purpose of raising funds to be put in an endowment to help raise funds for the three (3) principal philanthropies of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina, The Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters and the Grand Commandery of South Carolina. Monies generated by the endowment will be used and those funds being equally divided between the charities.

15 15 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 15 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: We, your Life Membership Fund Committee submit the following report for the period January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2008: Beginning Cash Balance January 1, 2008 Bank of America... $ 15, INCOME: Dues Received from members... $15, Interest on Checking Account Transfer from Invest. Account... 7, Total income through December 31, $ 22, Total December 31, $37, EXPENSES: Life Membership Earnings (Payout 08)... $21, Transfer to Investment Account... 10, Maintenance Fee Printing of Dues Cards Expenses... $ 31, Ending Cking Acct Balance for December 31, 2008 $ 6, Ending Balance for 12/31/2008 Bank of America Invest. Account , Tot. Ending Bal. for Life Membership Fund 12/31/08 294, Please note that the checks to the Constituent Bodies of $23, were paid out on January 13, A list of assets held in the name of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina, Life Membership Fund Committee is attached to and is a part of this report. We are pleased to report that there are 1,389 participants now in the program, a 4% increase over last year. The value of our portfolio as of December 31, 2008 is $294, The fund paid 7.50% to the participating bodies in Respectfully submitted, William R. Logan (37, 21, 5), Chairman G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4), Secretary Leroy J. Delionbach (41, 23, 14) Floyd Goff (4, 25, 12) Phillip Russell (1, 1, 1) Johnnie T. Morris (5, 5, 2) Norman E. Wood (20, 28, 23) Adopted. Albert J. Wyatt (15, 8, 15) Jerry A. Holt (25, 15, 20) LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF FREEMASONRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECTION A GENERAL 1. This program shall be known as The York Rite Life Membership Fund of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Freemasonry of South Carolina. Hereafter referred to as the FUND. 2. A Fund Committee shall supervise and operate the investment of all monies received. These Funds shall be invested in insured instruments; government certificates, certificates of deposit and other such instruments as may be most expedient and advantageous. 3. The Fund Committee shall consist of nine (9) members as follows: The first year, three members shall be appointed by each of the three Grand York Rite Bodies to serve

16 16 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 16 as follows: One member from each Body to serve one year, one member to serve two years and one member to serve three years. The Grand High Priest, Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Commander, the Grand Secretary/Recorder and Grand Treasurer(s) shall serve as ex-officio members. Thereafter, at each annual meeting of the Grand Body, one member shall be appointed to serve for a three-year term. 4. Each year after the Annual meeting of the Last Grand Body, but not later than June 1 st of each year, this Fund Committee shall meet and elect from its number an Executive Committee consisting of three, one from each Body, which will manage the Committee activity and coordinate and communicate with the Grand Secretary/Recorder and Grand Treasurer. The Executive Committee will meet at least twice a year and be charged with investing the funds in accordance with Section A, Paragraph Any matter that may arise which is not specifically covered by these regulations shall be disposed of at a joint meeting of the M.E. Grand High Priest, the M.I. Grand Master and the R.E. Grand Commander along with the members of the Fund Committee. The action there taken shall be presented for the approval of the membership at the next following meeting of each Grand Body. 6. The Executive Committee charged with the investment of these funds shall be bonded in an amount approved by the presiding Grand Officers to protect these Funds. The fund will be audited by an approved CPA annually with that report presented at each annual communication. SECTION B ELIGIBILITY 1. Any constituent Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal & Select Masters or Commandery of Knights Templar may, by a vote of the members, and in accordance with its By-Laws, participate in the Fund, subject to the provisions here-in-after set forth. 2. Any member, who is in good standing in any participating constituent Body within this Grand Jurisdiction, may become a participant in the Fund and receive a Life Membership Certificate by paying into the Fund an amount which shall be determined by formula times annual dues. 3. Any Sir Knight who does not have a Life Membership in the Knight Templar Eye Foundation may NOT participate in the Commandery portion of the Fund. This requirement shall apply to any constituent Commandery electing to participate in the Fund, who desires to transfer their existing Life Membership Funds into the Grand York Rite Fund. SECTION C COST 1. The entire cost of the purchase of a Life Membership Certificate will be paid by the participating member in accordance with the formula set forth in Section C The formula established shall relate to the amount of annual dues in the members homebody and to that member s age (nearest birthday) at the time of application for participation in the Fund. 3. The cost of a Life Membership Certificate shall be determined according to the following table: AGE FACTOR x x x x x x x x x x

17 17 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 17 The Constituent Body may add to the above sum an amount to make equal one Unit (or share) of twenty-five dollars, where factored amount is between a multiple of twentyfive; OR they may elect to take this sum from their treasury. 4. Upon receipt of the application for Life Membership by an individual member and payment of the proper amount, the Secretary/Recorder shall transmit to the Fund Committee Chairman the name of the applicant, date of birth and funds received. The Fund Committee Chairman shall deposit the funds received in the Fund Account. The Fund Committee Chairman shall issue the Certificate, which shall become effective on January 1 st of the following year. SECTION D ADMINISTRATION 1. The administration of the Fund shall be vested in the Life Membership Committee and under the jurisdiction of the M.E. Grand High Priest, the M.I. Grand Master and the R.E. Grand Commander. No Constituent Body shall exercise any control over the funds generated by sales of Life Memberships. 2. Payments in to the fund by the Constituent Bodies shall be in increments of $25.00, which shall constitute one (1) unit or share. The investment earnings shall be remitted to the individual Bodies based upon the number of units held by each Body. The Constituent Body shall then be responsible to pay to the Grand Body all dues and assessments of the Grand Body for its members holding Life Membership Certificates. A report of the Fund activity shall be made by the Committee at least annually to each Grand Body and each Constituent Body to its membership at its annual meeting. 3. Disposal of monies from the Fund shall not be made in any other manner except as hereafter presented. 4. The Fund Committee shall be responsible for keeping the records of each individual participating member, the investment of funds and the remittance to each participating Constituent Body, the pro-rata amount of income. The committee shall present a report at each annual meeting of the grand Body and at such other times as may be deemed necessary. Said report shall disclose the number of participants, the amount of invested funds and the distribution of total income to each participating Constituent Body. 5. On of before February 1 st of each year all income from investments shall be returned to the participating Constituent Bodies according to their percent of the total amount invested in the Fund. An amount not to exceed two (2) percent of interest received MAY be retained by the Committee for administration, supplies, postage, etc. 6. Upon the holder of a Life Membership Certificate transferring to another Constituent Body within the jurisdiction, the FUND Committee Chairman shall upon notice thereof, transfer on the books of the Fund the fees received for such Life Membership, regardless of by whom the cost of said Life Membership was paid, to the credit of the Constituent Body to whom the transfer was made. Provided that, if the dues of the affiliated Body are greater than the amount of payment from the Fund, the member may pay the difference annually or, he may pay an additional amount into the Fund according to the current formula and thus receive a Life Membership Certificate in the affiliated participating Body. 7. Upon the holder of the Life Membership Certificate demitting from this Grand Jurisdiction to any other and taking a demit from his Body, then the fee for such membership shall remain to the credit of such Body in the future, or upon the death of said member the same shall hold true. No funds shall be transferred to another Grand Jurisdiction. If a Life Member shall demit and then return to this jurisdiction, he shall regain his former paid up status subject to the provisions of Section D, Paragraph Any Constituent Body may, by vote, purchase from its funds a Life Membership Certificate for a member thereof, paying the fee as provided in the formula. 9. When two or more Constituent Bodies consolidate, all monies in the Fund shall be transferred to the credit of the surviving or consolidated Body.

18 18 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA Upon the dissolution of any Constituent Body, holders of Life Membership Certificates shall have membership transferred as provided in subdivision 6 of this section. The interest accruing from the Fund remaining to the credit of the dissolved Body shall at the end of the year be added to the principal of the Fund. 11. Constituent Bodies presently having a Life Membership Program may elect to join this program. However, no new Life Membership Programs shall begin. 12. Holders of Life Memberships are subject to all the laws, rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, A.F.M., the Grand Body and the By-Laws of the Constituent Body and loss of membership by suspension, expulsion or exclusion shall automatically abrogate his Life Membership and any claim to any portion of any fees paid for such Life Membership; but, the Constituent Body of which he was last a member shall continue to receive the income from such funds. 13. No refunds shall be made to any participating member for any reason, except for special contributions provided for in Section E and then only in the manner provided in said section. 14. In the event of the dissolution of The York Rite Life Membership Fund, also referred to as The Fund, any monies remaining in The Fund shall be returned to the constituent bodies that purchased or owned the units (or shares) at the time of dissolution, prorated on the value at the sale of the securities. (AMEDED 2002) SECTION E SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1. Special contributions may be made to the Fund by individual members or Constituent Bodies above and beyond the amount necessary for the purchase of a Life Membership Certificate in order to create a greater amount of income during the start of the program. Special contributions will be accepted by the committee only in increments of $ Said contributions, plus interest earned, shall be returned to the contributor on request with approval of fund committee. SECTION F AMENDMENTS These regulations may be amended in the same manner and by the same process as outlined in the regular By-Laws of the Grand Body with the approval of the other Grand Bodies. Adopted in all three Grand Bodies, March 13, 1988 Amendments Adopted in all three Grand Bodies, March 14-15, 1999; March 11, 2002 Attest: Johnnie T. Morris Grand Secretary/Recorder * See inside of back cover of proceedings for table showing calculations.

19 19 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 19 In Memoriam WILLARD FAROE BOND JR. Most Excellent Grand High Priest June 7, 1911 May 25, 2008 Willard was many things to many people. He was an Educator, Historian, Civic Volunteer, Boy Scout Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, PTA President, Mentor, Christian and devoted Freemason. Willard Faroe Bond Jr. was born in Wiggins, Mississippi on June 7, 1911 the third of four children of Dr. Willard F. Bond, and Susanna Matilda Graham. He was educated in the city schools of Jackson, MS and Mississippi College, Tulane University, Delta State Teachers College, and George Peabody College for Teachers. He taught school for seven years and worked for three years in a non-relief supervisory capacity with the WPA before going to Oak Ridge, TN in At Oak Ridge, he was part of the Manhattan Project. He moved his family to Aiken, SC in 1952 as a Property Management Specialist with AEC at the Savannah River Plant. He retired in 1976 after receiving commendations and awards for meritorious service. After being raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Oak Ridge Lodge Brother Bond affiliated with Aiken Lodge No. 156 AFM in 1953 serving as Worshipful Master in He is the author of the lodge s centennial history The First Hundred Years. W. Brother Bond served as Lodge Historian for a number of years. Being called to service by the MW Grand Lodge of AFM s of SC he served as Junior Grand Deacon and as Grand Marshal. Ill. Brother Bond along with Jim Mathis, Wally Knopp and Billy Jumper were instrumental in forming the Aiken Lodge of Perfection of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Ill. Brother Bond was coroneted a 33 Inspector General Honorary by the Supreme Council in M.E. Comp. Bond was elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of SC in He served nine years as Grand Custodian of the Work for the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. M.E. Comp. Bond holds the honor of being elected honorary MIGM by the MI Grand Council RSM s of SC and Honorary PGC of the Grand Commandery of KT of SC. Willard was a member of numerous Masonic bodies including the Allied Masonic Degrees, Order of the Amaranth and Order of the Eastern Star serving as their head on many occasions. He served what is now known as Samuel HJ Womack Council No. 20 Knight Masons as Excellent Chief in Willard was appointed Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of USA in 1991 but due to health reasons he was unable to be elected Great Chief in However, M.E. Donald H. Smith made him Honorary Past Great Chief that same year. Willard served as Prior of Palmetto Priory No. 54 KYCH in 1982; also in 1982 he presided as Sovereign Master over All Saints Conclave Red Cross of Constantine. Willard was Chief Adept IX of Societas Rosecruciana in Civiatibus Feoderatis from 1992 to He served as Very Eminent Preceptor of Cana Tabernacle No. XLIX, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest in Palmetto York Rite College No. 70 elected Willard as Preeminent Governor in 1981 and he was honored by receiving the Order of the Purple Cross in This is not an all inclusive list of Willard s Masonic accomplishments, space does not permit it. But beyond this, Willard was a man that loved his God, his family and his fraternity. Though very seldom wrong, you can be assured Willard was never in doubt. For those of us in the Aiken York Rite bodies we knew we had a source of Masonic knowledge that could not be rivaled. When asked one night about the second building of King Solomon s Temple, Willard paused and replied I didn t work on that job. A pillar of Freemasonry has fallen and to his memory we offer this last tribute, please rise with me for just one clap. Sadly and fraternally submitted, Aiken York Rite Bodies

20 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER ABBEVILLE (864) HESPERIAN # 17 DeSAUSSURE # 16 ABBEVILLE 4th Monday - 3rd Mon in Dec No Recess Robert J F Elsner Jason C Roach George F Peet 7:30 No Refreshments 8 Abbeville St 2783 Groden Rd 176 Orchard Park Dr 300 Brooks Street Due West SC Due West SC Greenwood SC Clinton Lodge No. 3 2nd District (864) (864) (864) AIKEN (803) KADOSHLAYAH # 41 AIKEN # 23 AIKEN # 14 AIKEN 1st Tuesday No Recess Stanley D Stroud Edward C Wilson Joel E Casey Gary B Hinson 8:00 Refreshments 7:15 54 Roper Ct 102 Mockernut Circle 1913 Pisgah Rd 4 Bolin Ct 443 Laurens Street N Augusta SC Aiken SC N Augusta SC N Augusta SC Aiken Lodge No nd District (803) (803) (803) (803) ANDERSON (864) BURNING BUSH #7 WYNNE #4 ANDERSON #11 ANDERSON 4th Tuesday 3rd Mon Dec Recess Jul Michael B Richey Charles T Morgan Kenneth J Arnold H Ted Burgess 7:30 No refreshments 241 Tribble Rd 103 Old Oak Trail 330 Bentwood Dr 114 Susie Road 118 1/2 E. Benson St. Townville SC Anderson SC Piedmont SC Belton SC Hiram Lodge No. 68 3rd District (864) (864) (864) (864) BENNETTSVILLE No Phone MARLBORO #30 MARLBORO #29 DELPHI #8 BENNETTSVILLE 2nd Tuesday Recess Jul & Aug George Newberry Richard Hubbard Jerry Kendall Patrick Coxe 7:30 Supper 7: Covington St 106 Livingston St 207 Tyson Ave 218 Cypress Lane 106 McColl St Bennettsville SC Bennettsville SC Bennettsville SC Bennettsville SC Marlboro Lodge No. 88 6th District (843) (843) (843) (843) CAMDEN (803) RISING STAR #4 LAFAYETTE #25 CAMDEN #12 CAMDEN 3rd Tuesday No Recess Grayden E Watkins Christopher C Watkins Joseph G Girard Carl R Truesdale 7:30 Refreshments 6: Pine Tree Ln 29 Bushnell Ct 1693 Greenhill Rd 2125 Airline Dr 833 John G Richards Rd Westville SC Lugoff SC Lugoff SC Camden SC Kershaw Lodge No. 29 5th District (803) (803) (803) (803) CHARLESTON (843) CAROLINA #1 ENOCH #1 SOUTH CAROLINA #1 CHARLESTON 3rd Tuesday Recess Jul & Aug Paul A Pearson Roy C Triplett Roy C Triplett Lloyd F Christopher 7:30 Refreshments 6: Jean Wells Dr 5188 Elba Drive 5188 Elba Dr 2931 Foxhall Rd 1285 Orange Grove Road Goose Creek SC N Charleston SC N Charleston SC Charleston SC Charleston Masonic Temple 1st District (843) (843) (843) (843) GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 20

21 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER CHESTER (803) FRANKLIN #9 JACOB T. BARRON #22 CHESTER #7 CHESTER 3rd Thursday No Recess James Deryk Black Earl P Black M Scott Hill W Penn Colvin 7:30 No refreshments 1652 Great Falls Rd PO Box Motorcross Trl PO Box Main Street Blackstock SC Blackstock SC Edgemoor SC Chester SC Chester Lodge No. 18 4th District (803) (803) (803) (803) CHERAW No Phone EXCELSIOR #23 EXCELSIOR #9 CHERAW 4th Tuesday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug Richard R Lee Jonathan E Kroepel William L Wicker 7:30 Refreshments 6: Wilson Brock Ln 328 Third St Apt A 100 State Road 210 3rd Street, Cheraw Cheraw SC Cheraw SC Cheraw SC Cheraw Lodge No. 15 5th District (843) None (843) CLEMSON (864) LIVING ARCH #21 LIVING ARCH #32 S. MANER MARTIN #17 CLEMSON 2nd Tuesday Recess Jun & Jul R Steve Fields Robert G McCall L Joe Granger J Frank Gilliland 7:30 Light Refreshments 105 Blue Ridge Dr 125 Rocky Rd 115 Allee St 411 S Elm St 372 College Ave Clemson SC Tamassee SC Clemson SC Pendleton SC Clemson Lodge No rd District (864) (864) (864) (864) COLUMBIA (803) COLUMBIA #5 UNION #5 COLUMBIA #2 COLUMBIA 2nd Wednesday Recess Jul Paul C Graham John R Marcucci Tom R Thornley III John A Bearden 8:00 Supper 7: Windsor Rd 404 White Birch Cir 301 Court Ave 330 Rose Dr 1518 Hampton St Cayce SC Columbia SC West Columbia SC West Columbia SC Hampton St. Masonic Temple 2nd District (803) (803) (803) (803) CONWAY (843) HORRY #48 KINGSTON #36 CONWAY #25 CONWAY 4th Monday No Recess J Chris Collins Charles Webster Danny Blair Ivey Kenneth R Brackens 7:30 Dinner at 7: Zaccheus Ln 653 Tiger Paw Rd 909 N Main St 2742 Cultra Rd 15 Ave., Conway Conway SC Loris SC Aynor SC Conway SC Conway Lodge No. 65 6th District (843) (843) (843) (843) EASLEY No Phone PICKENS#47 PICKENS #34 EASLEY #21 EASLEY 1st Tuesday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug John Clyde Totman Gregory L Marshall Stephen R Phillips Clarence Elton Turner 7:30 Supper w/work Only 232 Melton Rd 100 Pepperwood Dr 3009 Farrs Bridge Rd 147 Summit Dr 315 East Main St Liberty SC Greenville SC Easley SC Easley SC Bates Lodge #189 3rd District (864) (864) (864) (864) GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 21

22 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER FLORENCE (843) CAMPBELL #31 CEPHAS #13 FLORENCE #10 FLORENCE 2nd Monday No Meeting - March Vic Phillips Sam Tennyson Albert T Messier Robert J Bean Sr 7:30 Meal at 7: Rainier St 999 Took Pl 2601 S Purvis Dr PO Box S. Cashua Dr. Florence SC Florence SC Florence SC Florence SC Florence Masonic Temple 6th District (843) (843) (843) GAFFNEY (864) GAFFNEY #55 POTTER #42 GAFFNEY #18 GAFFNEY 1st Thursday No Recess S Todd Humphries Steven D Hames James R Phillips Gary B Jolley 7:30 Refreshments 6: Thompson St 1141 North Mountain St 103 Ridgeway Rd 526 Filter Plant Rd 219 E. Floyd Baker Blvd. Gaffney SC Blacksburg SC Gaffney SC Gaffney SC Granard Lodge No th District (864) GEORGETOWN No Phone WINYAH #45 WINYAH #24 WINYAH #24 GEORGETOWN 4th Tuesday - 3rd Tues Dec Recess Jun, Jul & Aug John M Williams James G Kellar Robert F Glenn Wilson Hardee 8:00 Eat at 7: Cherokee Dr 185 Robin Dr 2659 Penny Royal Rd PO Box 65 E Side Hwy 17S/S Fraser St Georgetown SC Georgetown SC Georgetown SC Johnsonville SC Winyah Lodge No. 40 1st District (843) (843) (843) (843) GREENVILLE (864) CYRUS #22 ALPHA #10 GREENVILLE #4 GREENVILLE 2nd Monday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug John W Eudy Terry S Pruitt Christopher C Grantham Earl P Hudgens Jr 7:30 Supper at 6: Lee Vaughn Rd 107A Edwards Ave 1 Cantera Cir 545 N Martin Rd 222 Howe Street Simpsonville SC Greer SC Greenville SC Easley SC Walden Lodge No rd District (864) (864) (864) (864) GREENWOOD (864) GREENWOOD #37 MAXWELL #21 GREENWOOD #5 GREENWOOD 2nd Monday Recess Jun & Jul Jack Marler Bob Walters John Busbin Gene Ouzts * 7:30 Refreshments 7: S Almond Dr 117 Woodcrest St 55 Strawberry Ln 310 Marietta Dr 121 Bailey Circle Simpsonville SC Greenwood SC Donalds SC Greenwood SC Greenwood Lodge No. 91 2nd District (864) (864) (864) (864) HAMPTON No Phone DELTA #20 ALLENDALE #28 HAMPTON #23 HAMPTON 3rd Thursday No Recess William Creighton Joseph Rutland Robert Eberly Ronald G Winn 7:30 Supper 7:00 8 Towhee Rd PO Box Port Tack 605 Shaw Dr Hwy 278, Elm Street Hilton Head SC Hampton SC Hilton Head Is SC Hampton SC Evergreen Lodge No st District (843) (803) (843) (803) Protem for remainder of year * 22 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 22

23 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER KERSHAW No Phone HART #59 ACME #47 KERSHAW 1st Tuesday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug Melvin Byrd Melvin Byrd Charles Mackey 7:00 Supper 1311 Field St 1311 Field St 209 E Richland St 219 S. Hampton Street Camden SC Camden SC Kershaw SC Abney Lodge No th District (803) (803) (803) LANCASTER (803) KEYSTONE # 19 WITHERSPOON # 33 LANCASTER # 19 LANCASTER 3rd Tuesday No recess Gary C Sowell Ruddy E Shipton Randolph Blackmon J Frank Phillips 7:30 Refreshments 6: Flatrock Rd 247 Palmetto Lane 4848 Stoneboro Rd 3829 Mining Rd 300 W. Gay Street Kershaw SC Lancaster SC Heath Springs SC Kershaw SC Jackson Lodge No. 53 5th District (803) (803) (803) (803) LAURENS (864) RISING SUN # 6 ADONIRAM # 2 LAURENS # 13 LAURENS 4th Monday Recess Jul, Aug & Sep James A Scott III Charles T Ware II Charlie A Chapman Jr William B Noffz 7:30 No refreshments PO Box Forest Lane 688 W Ridgeway Rd 403 Fairview Rd Apt 5 Hillcrest Drive, US 76 By-Pass Greenville SC Ware Shoals SC Honea Path SC Laurens SC Palmetto Lodge No. 19 3rd District (864) (864) (864) (864) MARION (843) MARION #35 HIRAM # 38 MARION 3rd Tuesday Recess Jul & Aug William F Strickland Robert Norton Robert J Bean Jr 7:30 No Meal unless OV (7:00) PO Box Cooper Ct 1807 Old River Rd 205 E. Godbold Street Marion SC Marion SC Fork SC Clinton Lodge No. 60 6th District (843) (843) (843) MYRTLE BEACH (843) MYRTLE BEACH # 64 MYRTLE BEACH # 52 MYRTLE BEACH # 22 MYRTLE BEACH 1st Wednesday No Recess Joseph A Berry Ronald E McGonigal Myron E Creel Norman L Neitzel 7:30 Refreshments 7:00 PO Box Crooked Pine Dr 5104 Columbia St 92 Dubose Loop 905 Hwy 501 Myrtle Beach SC Surfside Beach SC Conway SC Murrells Inlet SC Myrtle Beach Lodge No th District (843) (843) (843) (843) NEWBERRY (803) SIGNET # 18 ORIENTAL # 17 NEWBERRY # 6 NEWBERRY 2nd Monday No Recess James W Johnston James E Boozer Terry C Shaver Ralph F Bryan 7:30 No refreshments 928 Bear Pt 330 Darron Boozer Rd 2815 Belfast Rd 2221 Wilson Rd 1304 Caldwell St. Chapin SC Prosperity SC Newberry SC Newberry SC Amity Lodge No. 87 2nd District (803) (803) (803) (803) GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 23

24 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER ORANGEBURG (803) EUREKA # 13 PETROS # 11 ORANGEBURG # 9 ORANGEBURG 2nd Tuesday Possible Recess Jul & Aug Walter C Disher II Mark L Wilson Charles H Stoudemire Dana P Rickards 8:00 Supper 7: Mims Rd 171 Spiderlily Lane 209 Keaton St 5411 Bamberg Rd US Hwy 301 North Harleyville SC St Matthews SC North SC Cope SC Shiboleth Lodge No. 28 1st District (843) (803) (803) (803) SPARTANBURG (864) CHICORA #33 BLAKE #19 SPARTANBURG #3 SPARTANBURG 2nd Monday - 3rd Mon in March No Recess Stephen M Whitaker Martin W Farwell Martin W Farwell Walter H Johnson 7:30 No meal unless OV 847 Vandenberg Dr 400 Beagle Rd 400 Beagle Rd PO Box W. Main Street Boiling Springs SC Pauline SC Pauline SC Mayo SC Spartan Lodge No. 70 4th District (864) (864) (864) (864) SUMTER (803) BEULAH #25 SEYMOUR #15 SUMTER #20 SUMTER 2nd Tuesday No Recess Stanley Bruce Cheek Zebulon V Morgan III Zebulon V Morgan III Lawrence Craig Cagle 8:00 Refreshments 7: Georgianna Dr PO Box 774 PO Box Gray Fox Trail 215 Alice Drive Sumter SC White Rock SC White Rock SC Sumter SC Sumter Lodge No th District (803) (803) (803) (803) UNION No Phone POINSETT #16 PINCKNEY #27 UNION #16 UNION 2nd Monday No Recess Trey Arrington Zach Arthur Walker Babb Dean Tollison 7:30 No Refreshments 881 Hawkins Rd 1722 Carlisle/Santuc Hwy PO Box Jonesville Hwy Hwy 176 (Duncan Bypass) Union SC Union SC Buffalo SC Union SC Union Lodge No. 75 4th District (864) (864) (864) (864) YORK No Phone MACKEY #15 ABSOLOM CODY #8 ROCK HILL #15 YORK 3rd Monday No Recess Eugene E Amick Barry L Bruce William L Summerville Jon G Lindsey 7:30 Snack 7: Kings Mt St 2390 Will Rd 2758 W McConnells Hwy 4483 Summerlin Pl Lincoln Rd (Hwy 5) E of 321 Clover SC York SC Sharon SC Rock Hill SC Philanthropic Lodge No. 32 4th District (803) (803) (803) (803) GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 24

25 25 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 25 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA One Hundred Ninety-Eighth Annual Convocation Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 9, 2009, A I 2539 OFFICIATING Gary N. Martin, M E Grand High Priest Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Secretary ELECTED Dana P. Rickards, M E Grand High Priest Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Secretary

26 26 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 26 OFFICERS OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SC ELECTED Gary N. Martin (55)... M. E. Grand High Priest 110 Saxon Dr., Gaffney 29341, Phone (864) (Lynn) Dana P. Rickards (13)... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest 5411 Bamberg Rd., Cope 29038, Phone (803) (Cynthia) Charles M. Schofield (5)... R. E. Grand King 147 Dickert Dr., Lexington 29073, Phone (803) (Connie) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31)... R. E. Grand Scribe 1807 Old River Rd., Fork 29543, Phone (843) (Kimberly) D. Samuel Tennyson (15)... R. E. Grand Treasurer 999 Took Place, Florence 29505, Phone (843) (Velma) Johnnie T. Morris (5)... R. E. Grand Secretary Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) (Judy) Haywood Fowler (48)... E. Grand Chaplain 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463, Phone (910) (Darla) APPOINTED Al Messier (31)... E. Grand Captain of the Host 133 S. Firetower Rd., Florence 29506, Phone (843) (Valerie Ann) Earl Nichols (4)... E. Grand Principal Sojourner 1104 Chestnut Rd., Elgin 29045, Phone (803) (Linda) Ronald E. McGonigal (64)... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain 1484 Crooked Pine Drive, Surfside Beach 29575, Phone (843) (Joyce Ann) Robert Elsner (17)... E. Grand Master of Third Veil 8 Abbeville St., Due West 29639, Phone (864) (Betsy) William E. Clardy (48)... E. Grand Master of Second Veil 4811 Azalea Dr., Loris 29569, Phone (843) (Jessie) Barry L. Bruce (15)... E. Grand Master of First Veil 2390 Will Rd., York 29745, Phone (803) (Becky) Jerry O. Glenn (22)... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) (Celia) R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS James T. Luttrell, Jr. (20)... First District 110 Gardner Drive, Apt 111, Hilton Head 29926, Phone (843) Douglas L. Amyx (37)... Second District 806 Old Abbeville Rd., Greenwood 29649, Phone (864) (Gwen) Lee Duncan (47)... Third District PO Box 1108, Easley 29641, Phone (864) (Michelle) Tony Bizakis (15)... Fourth District 311 Stephanie Lane, Rock Hill 29730, Phone (803) (Marcia) Delbert Hayden (4)... Fifth District 242 Brookside Lane, Elgin 29045, Phone (803) (Linda) Richard A. Wesner (64)... Sixth District 108 Morton Circle, Myrtle Beach 29579, Phone (843) (Franza) OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Emory J. Ferguson... M. E. General Grand High Priest 1615 Lakeview Dr., NW, Cullman AL Phone (256) (Bobbie) Charles L. Taylor, Jr.... R.E. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest 285 Julia Lane, Toccoa, GA 30577, Phone (706) (Rebecca) Larry E. Gray... R.E. General Grand Secretary PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN , Phone (317) (Rita)

27 27 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 27 GARY N. MARTIN M.E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST PRESIDING March 9, 2009

28 28 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 28 DANA P. RICKARDS M.E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST ELECTED March 9, 2009

29 29 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 29 DANA P. RICKARDS MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST Dana P. Rickards was born May 5, 1951 in Orange, California. He is the son of the late Gunnery Sergeant Linwood and Shirley Rickards. His father was a career Marine and as a military brat, Dana s family traveled yearly to a different town as his father was given his military orders. Spending his early informative years in Maine, Dana started his education in New England and was afforded the opportunity to attend a different school each year traveling the eastern seaboard until his father was finally stationed at Beaufort Air Station in Beaufort, SC. Dana was then able to complete high school at Beaufort High School in He attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and received his associate degree in business in 1972 and later went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree from Limestone College in Gaffney, SC in After spending about ten years in radio broadcasting at small stations he settled down in Cope, SC. He left this field of work when he was offered a position in admissions at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg. Dana is currently serving the area high school students as the high school representative and has been employed with the college for the past 30 years. He is married to the former Cynthia Boyleston and they have two children, Ryan and Kayla and one grandchild Preston. Dana is a member of Rivelon Baptist Church where he currently is serving as a deacon, the church moderator and the assistant Sunday school director. He was raised a Master Mason in 1978 in Progress Lodge #356 in Orangeburg, SC and served his lodge as the Worshipful Master in He served the Grand Lodge of SC as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 7 th Masonic District from and is currently serving as the Masonic Service Association Committee member for the 4 th, 5 th and 7 th Districts. Dana is currently a representative of the Masonic Fraternal Association and has served as a past secretary. He is a member of the Masters and Wardens Club of 7 th Masonic District and has also served this body as a secretary. He is also called on numerous times to give the 1 st degree lecture. In 1981 he was greeted, selected and knighted in the Orangeburg York Rite Bodies. Dana is a life member and currently serves as the secretary/recorder for the Orangeburg bodies. Dana was elected High Priest of Eureka Chapter # 13 in 1992, Illustrious Master Petros Chapter #11 in 1993 and Eminent Commander of Orangeburg Commandery KT #9 in He was appointed District Deputy Grand High Priest to the 1 st District in 1999, District Deputy Illustrious Grand Master to the 1 st District in 1998 and Grand Representative of the Grand Commandery Knight Templar of South Carolina to the 1 st District in 1997 & Dana was nominated and elected Grand Scribe of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina in Dana is a member of Palmetto Priory #54 KYCH; Samuel H.J. Womack Council #20, Knight Masons; SC Rosicruciana; Cana Tabernacle XLIX, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest; Charles Towne York Rite College No He has received the degrees of Super Excellent Master; Anointed High Priest; Thrice Illustrious Master and Knight Crusader of the Cross. He is a life member of the SC Masonic Research Society. One of his most prized possessions is the Knights Templar Cross of Honor medal that he received from Past Grand Commander John Davis in Dana was appointed in 2001 as the Grand Representative of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Oregon Dana is Past Sovereign Master and Past Secretary of Orangeburg Council No. 294, Allied Masonic Degrees. Dana is a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of the nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America in the oasis of Omar Shrine. Dana is a 32 nd degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Charleston, SC.

30 30 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 30 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA OPENING SESSION Monday, March 9, 2009 The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort Hotel, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 9, 2009, at 1:30 p. m., for the Annual Convocation, with the following officers in their stations: ELECTED Gary N. Martin (55)... M. E. Grand High Priest Dana P. Rickards (13)... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest Charles M. Schofield (5)... R. E. Grand King Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31)... R. E. Grand Scribe D. Samuel Tennyson (15)... R. E. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5)... R. E. Grand Secretary Haywood Fowler (48)... E. Grand Chaplain APPOINTED Al Messier (31)... E. Grand Captain of the Host Earl Nichols (4)... E. Grand Principal Sojourner Ronald E. McGonigal (64)... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain Robert Elsner (17)... E. Grand Master of Third Veil William E. Clardy (48)... E. Grand Master of Second Veil Barry L. Bruce (15)... E. Grand Master of First Veil Jerry O. Glenn (22)... E. Grand Sentinel R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS James T. Luttrell, Jr. (20)... First District Douglas L. Amyx (37)... Second District Lee Duncan (47)... Third District Tony Bizakis (15)... Fourth District Delbert Hayden (4)... Fifth District Richard A. Wesner (64)... Sixth District MOST EXCELLENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS * James W. Alewine (7) * V. Ronald DuBose (1) * Sam D. McJunkin (21) * Vernon A. Amick (5) G. Kent Elkins (22) Eric A. Meace (64) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (48) Floyd W. Goff (4) * Robert V. Pinkston (1) * Marvin O. Burton (21) L. Aubrey Haynes (4) J. Allen Prescott (25) R. Henry Brown (4) * W. Jay Horne (37) * Larry S. Rhodes (21) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (21) Rawl J. Scheibler (5) Michael E. Copeland (7) Robert H. Jackson, Jr. (15) Carl R. Truesdale (4) Walter P. Davis (22) G. Ray Marsh (7) Albert J. Wyatt (15) * James G. Dover (41) (Hon) Joseph L. McGee (5) (Hon) * Absent

31 31 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 31 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Alabama... Robert W. Kendrick Alaska... Haywood Fowler Arizona... Robert J. Bean, Sr. Belgium... Gary N. Martin British Columbia... John T. Dickson Colorado... W. Penn Colvin Connecticut... Joseph L. McGee Delaware... D. Samuel Tennyson Georgia... T. B. Clark, Jr. Germany... Lloyd F. Christopher Idaho... Michael E. Copeland Illinois... Albert J. Wyatt Indiana... R. Henry Brown Ireland... T. Henry Waldrep Italy... William R. Logan Kansas... G. Kent Elkins Kentucky... George R. Peters Maine... James J. Holmes Manitoba... Gerald L. Carver Mississippi... Grenfell M. Leonard Missouri... Ford M. Thornton, Jr. Nebraska... Jerry O. Glenn Newfoundland... James T. Luttrell New Hampshire... J. Frank Gilliland New Zealand... Robert H. Jackson, Jr. Nova Scotia... Delbert R. Hayden Ohio... Carl R. Truesdale Oklahoma... Phillip G. Russell Oregon... J. Sam Burton Philippines... Douglas G. Lee Queensland... Johnnie L. Bolt Saskatchewan... Charles M. Schofield Scotland... Eric A. Meace South Dakota... Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Tennessee... Floyd W. Goff, Sr. Texas... Gary B. Jolley Virginia... Hugh J. Bickley Washington... Terry S. Pruitt West Virginia... L. Aubrey Haynes W. Australia... Walter P. Davis Wyoming... G. Ray Marsh ABSENCES NOTED R. E. Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Secretary called attention to the absence of M. E. Past Grand High Priests: James Alewine, Vernon A. Amick, Marvin O. Burton, James G. Dover (H), V. Ronald Dubose, W. Jay Horne, J. C. Hubbard, Sam D. McJunkin, J. Allen Prescott, Robert V. Pinkston and Larry S. Rhodes.

32 32 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 32 REPRESENTATIVES OF SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS 2009 No. Chapter City Representative 1... Carolina... Charleston... Paul A. Pearson 4... Rising Star... Camden... Grayden E. Watkins 5... Columbia... Columbia... N. Haskell Brabham 6... Rising Sun... Laurens... James A. Scott, III 7... Burning Bush... Anderson... Justin C. Parnell 9... Franklin... Chester... W. Penn Colvin Eureka... Orangeburg... Walter C. Disher, II Mackey... York... Jon G. Lindsey Poinsett... Union... Grady Lanier Hesperian... Abbeville... Robert J F Elsner Signet... Newberry...James W. Johnston Keystone... Lancaster... Gary C. Sowell Delta... Hampton... William S. Creighton Living Arch... Clemson... T. Henry Waldrep Cyrus... Greenville... John W. Eudy Excelsior... Cheraw... None Beulah... Sumter... Zebulon Morgan Marlboro... Bennettsville... None Campbell... Florence... D. Samuel Tennyson Chicora... Spartanburg... Stephen Whitaker Marion... Marion... William F. Strickland Greenwood... Greenwood... Jack Marler Kadoshlayah... Aiken... David Stroud Winyah... Georgetown... James Keller Pickens... Easley... Roy W. Bailey Horry... Conway... J. Chris Collins Gaffney... Gaffney... S. Todd Humphries Hart... Kershaw... Melvin Byrd Myrtle Beach... Myrtle Beach...Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: We find 20 Grand Officers, 14 Past Grand High Priests and 27 Representatives of Subordinate Chapters present and entitled to vote in this Annual Convocation. Fraternally submitted, R. Henry Brown (4), Chairman Albert J. Wyatt (15) Hal Gregory (19) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Douglas G. Lee (55) D. Samuel Tennyson (32) SUMMARY Grand Officers Present Past Grand High Priests Present Past Grand High Priests Honorary Present... 1 Number of Chapters Number of Chapters Represented Members, 12/31/ ,046 Members, 12/31/ ,264 Net Loss

33 33 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Grand High Priest announced the following committees for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41) AUDITING: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Douglas Lee (55) BY-LAWS: Albert J. Wyatt (15), Chairman; Gerald L. Carver (18) Floyd W. Goff (4) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Floyd W. Goff (4) Eric A. Meace (64) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: R. Henry Brown (4), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) Douglas G. Lee (55) Albert J. Wyatt (15) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Hal Gregory (19) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Dana P. Rickards (13) DGHP Charles M. Schofield (5) GK Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GS David DeChant (1) {#1} Todd Schofield (5) {#2} Joe Parnell (7) {#3} Dean Tollison (16) {#4} Grenfell Leonard (4) {#5} Bill Rogers (35) {# 6} FINANCE: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; Earl Hudgens, Jr. (22) Jerry M. Owens (22) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: L. Aubrey Haynes (4), Chairman; Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Dana P. Rickards (13) Charles M. Schofield (5) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) JURISPRUDENCE: G. Ray Marsh (7), Chairman; R. Henry Brown (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (37), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) G. Kent Elkins (22) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (41) Floyd W. Goff (4) Jerry Holt (25) Norman E. Wood (20) Albert J. Wyatt (15) Carl Truesdale (4) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Bobby J. Sprouse (33) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) MEMBERSHIP: Floyd W. Goff (4), Chairman; Dana P. Rickards (13) DGHP Charles M. Schofield (5) GK Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GS James T. Luttrell Jr (20) {#1} Douglas L. Amick (37) {#2} Lee Duncan (47) {#3} Tony Bizakis (15) {#4} Delbert Haden (4) {#5} Richard A. Wesner (64) {#6} NECROLOGY: Haywood Fowler (48), Chairman; Hugh J. Bickley (5) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (5) PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: T. Henry Waldrep (21), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (5) Eric Meace (64) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; Earl Hudgens, Jr. (22) Jerry M. Owens (22) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (5) W. Penn Colvin (9) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH: Robert J. Bean Sr. (31), Chairman; Dana P. Rickards (13) DGHP Charles M. Schofield (5) GK Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GS Carl R. Truesdale (4) Wilson C. Hardee (45) Floyd W. Goff (4) TIME AND PLACE: Carl Truesdale (4), Chairman; Bob Kendrick (22) Richard Sealy (15) TOPICAL REFERENCE: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31), Chairman; Carl Truesdale (4) Eric A. Meace (64) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: R. Henry Brown (4), Chairman; Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) YORK RITE HISTORY: Paul C. Graham (5) Rhett A. Adams (19), Chairman; Gerald L. Carver (18) Don Burbidge (1)

34 34 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 34 MOTIONS On motion of Dana P. Rickards, It was RESOLVED, that reading of the minutes of the last Annual Convocation be dispensed with, printed copies are in the hands of the representatives, and they be approved as printed. On motion of Charles M. Schofield It was RESOLVED, that all Royal Arch Masons in good standing be admitted to seats in this Grand Convocation. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS WELCOMED Fourteen (14) of the twenty six living PGHP were welcomed by the M. E. Grand High Priest, and thanked for their support, advice and cooperation during the past years. The R.E. Grand Secretary read the names of the PGHP not present as noted on the bottom of page 31. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Representatives were recognized and congratulated on the service that they were rendering Capitular Masonry. They were urged to keep our Grand Representatives in other Grand Jurisdictions informed of the happenings in South Carolina. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances wishes to report that peace and harmony prevails throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. During the past year, no appeals or grievances have been submitted or reported to this committee. Fraternally submitted, Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Chairman Adopted. Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee on Honorary Past Most Excellent Grand High Priests, after careful consideration, has determined that no recommendations for this high honor will be made in Anyone wishing to make recommendations to this committee is urged to submit your nominations as far in advance of the annual communication as possible. This request is made in order to give the committee members ample time to distribute the material and properly consider the information. The committee moves that this report be accepted. Fraternally submitted, G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman Adopted G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)

35 35 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 35 ADDRESS OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST GARY NELSON MARTIN Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Excellent Sirs, Most Illustrious Sirs, Right Eminent Sirs, Distinguished Guest, and Companions all: As your Grand High Priest, I welcome each of you to our one hundred ninety eighth grand convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. I hope that everyone had a safe journey and wish for your safety in returning home. Hopefully your visit here will be a memorable one. I sincerely appreciate the work that my grand officers and committees have done this year for York Rite Masonry. I also appreciate Judy Morris of our Grand York Rite Office and our Grand Secretary Recorder, Johnnie T. Morris for all the assistance they have given me for the past four years. In addition, I would also like to thank Most Illustrious Grand Master George Peters and Right Eminent Grand Commander William Hall for their companionship on our visits to the York Rite Bodies. I would also like to express my appreciation for electing me to this office and allowing me to serve as your Grand High Priest this year. STATE OF THE CRAFT As I have visited the subordinate chapters of this grand jurisdiction, I was glad to see the chapters opening and closing in long form. However, some need more practice. I am pleased to see that some of the chapters are very interested in doing their work properly. Also, I am sorry to report that we are losing members and we should strive to encourage more people to join our craft and try to eliminate NPDs. NECROLOGY The Supreme High Priest of the Universe saw fit to call 152 Companions from our ranks last year. Our Excellent Grand Chaplain will hold a memorial for these companions later in our convention. Our prayers go out to the families of these companions. DUAL MEMBERSHIPS I was pleased to approve the following requests to hold dual membership for the Companion John A. Johnson, Myrtle Beach Chapter #64, Paul C. Fleming, Kadoshlayah #41 and Edward C. Wilson, Kadoshlayah #41. DISPENSATIONS All dispensations were of a routine nature and issued in accordance with the standard procedure. Copies are on file in the Grand Secretary s office. DECISIONS In October 2008 it was discovered that the Companion Edward C. Wilson, Excellent High Priest was not a member of Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 41, RAM. After conferring with the jurisprudence committee we found that he was ineligible for the office of High Priest and had to be removed. Peace and Harmony continue to prevail in our Grand Jurisdiction. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES I was pleased to recommend the following companions to represent the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina near other Grand Jurisdictions. James Rosencrans... Mississippi Stuart C. Hunter... West Australia James N. Nelson... Queensland A. Richard Baker... Pennsylvania

36 36 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 36 BY-LAWS CHANGES The following Chapters were approved for By-Law changes during the year: Eureka Chapter #13, Columbia Chapter #5, Chicora Chapter #33, Living Arch Chapter #21 and Poinsett Chapter #16. GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN SUMMER ASSEMBLY I regret that I was unable to attend. GRAND LODGE I was privileged to attend the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina representing the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. I appreciate the invitation to attend the banquet of the Grand Master s Banquet. Thank you very much Most Worshipful Grand Master. THE BURGER RING It was an honor to receive the Burger Ring which is one of our ancient artifacts from Most Excellent Michael E. Copeland. This ring will be passed on to RE Dana Rickards after his installation as Most Excellent Grand High Priest. SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCE I also regret that I was unable to attend this conference. ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE RARA supports the Able Kids Foundation which is the charity that we support through the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. It supports the research of central auditory processing disorders which affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. THE GRAND CHAPTER EDUCATION PROGRAM Our main education program is held once a year in Columbia. I would like to thank M.E. Companion Lloyd Christopher for continuing to serve on this committee and the good programs he has presented. Also, I would like to thank the District Deputy Grand High Priests and Education Committeemen for work in their districts. GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL The General Grand Chapter International presents the General Grand Chapter Medal through the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina each year to a companion who has been recognized for outstanding service to his chapter. This is the highest honor any Royal Arch Mason can receive. This year the honor goes to Companion Jon G. Lindsey, Mackey #15. Congratulations Companion Lindsey.

37 37 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 37 IN-STATE VISITS It was a privilege for me to have been able to visit all 29 Chapters in this Grand Jurisdiction. Each Chapter received me graciously. The food and fellowship was great! Listed below are my in-state visits. March 9-11, S. C. Grand York Rite, Spartanburg, SC March Franklin Chapter #9, Chester April 1... Hart #59, Kershaw April 8... Beulah #25, Sumter April 9... Columbia #5, Columbia April Cyrus Chapter #22, Greenville April Carolina #1, Charleston April SC Grand Lodge, Greenville May 1... Gaffney #55, Gaffney May Piedmont York Rite College #84, Greenville May Excelsior #23, Cheraw June 4... Myrtle Beach #64, Myrtle Beach June 7... Knight Masons, Columbia June 9... Chicora #33, Spartanburg June Keystone #19, Lancaster June Delta #20, Hampton June Hesperian #17, Abbeville June Ga. /S.C. Grand Masters Exchange, Greenville August 5... Kadoshlayah #41, Aiken August Campbell #31, Florence August Rising Star #4, Camden September 2... Pickens #47, Easley September 8... Greenwood #37, Greenwood September 9... Eureka #13, Orangeburg September Horry #48, Conway September Winyah #45, Georgetown October Poinsett #16, Union October Living Arch #21, Clemson October Marion #35, Marion October Burning Bush #7, Anderson November Signet #18, Newberry November Marlboro #30, Bennettsville November Piedmont York Rite College #84, Greenville November Mackey #15, York November Rising Sun #6, Laurens December 6... Knight Masons, Columbia December 6... Palmetto York Rite College #70, Columbia January 3... KYCH, Knight Masons, Columbia January State Wide Educational Meeting, Columbia HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS I was presented with sixteen honorary memberships and Chapter Pennies in this Grand Jurisdiction and I would like to thank everyone for the privilege of receiving them and I will cherish them always. Rising Star Chapter #4 Delta Chapter #20 Pickens Chapter #47 Burning Bush #7 Beulah Chapter #13 Hart Chapter #59 Eureka Chapter #13 Chicora Chapter #33 Rising Sun #6

38 38 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 38 Franklin Chapter #9 Mackey Chapter # 15 Excelsior Chapter #23 Campbell Chapter #31 Marion Chapter #35 Horry Chapter #48 Myrtle Beach Chapter # 64 OUT OF STATE VISITS It was my honor and privilege to represent The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina on my visits. I was also presented Honorary Memberships in the Grand Jurisdictions that I visited. I was always received in a proficient manner. My out of state visits were: March North Carolina Grand York Rite, Hickory, North Carolina May Georgia Grand York Rite, Macon, Georgia August th General Grand Triennial, Indianapolis, Indiana February Alabama Grand York Rite, Birmingham, Alabama RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend: 1. That the Grand Secretary s office remains at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, unless a more suitable space is found. 2. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter continues to support RARA and the Able Kids Foundation. 3. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter continues to support the youth organizations. 4. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter retains its membership and support of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International. 5. That the local Chapters promote subscriptions to The Royal Arch Mason magazine. 6. That we continue fraternal relations with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina and the other Masonic Bodies. 7. That we continue to have the State Instructional Meeting on the second Saturday of January in Columbia and to have a District Meeting at least once during the year. 8. That each Chapter will open and close in due-form four times during the year. 9. That the top four officers of the Grand Chapter attend the annual planning meeting held in January. 10. That due to the price of gas, the Grand High Priest s traveling expenses be increased to $ CONCLUSION I would like to thank every one of you for electing me to this position. I have really enjoyed serving this year. Things have gone well for me this year and we have not had any disruptions in our Chapters. It was a pleasure to follow Mike Copeland as ME Grand High Priest. I would like to thank ME Aubrey Haynes for putting my name in the hat and RE Richard Harding for nominating me for Grand Scribe. Thanks to Johnnie and Judy Morris for the help throughout these years. Also I want to thank the members of Chapter 55 for their help, especially Jack Holmes, MI Temp Dickson, Gary Jolley, Joe Humphries and Todd Humphries for keeping me awake late at night. To Dana, Charles and Robbie good luck on your journey. Thanks to MI Grand Master George Peters and RE Grand Commander, William Hall on all the good times we have had being together at all the meetings this year.

39 39 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 39 To my wife, for all the support she has given me during the last four years, not getting mad at me for being out late at night and not being at home much to do things that needed my attention. In closing, I especially thank God for my safe travels during this time. Respectfully submitted: Gary N. Martin Most Excellent Grand High Priest Referred to the Committee on Topical Reference REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: I have contacted all members of the Committee of By-Laws and no one knew of any changes to be made this year. Fraternally submitted, Albert J. Wyatt (15), Chairman G. Kent Elkins (22) Gerald L. Carver (18) Adopted. Floyd W. Goff (4) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: The Committee on Charters and Dispensations wishes to make the following report. No dispensations or charters for new chapters were issued during the year. All other dispensations were of a routine nature and are on file in the Grand Secretary s office. We recommend that these dispensations be approved. Fraternally submitted, G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman Floyd W. Goff (4) Adopted. Eric A. Meace (64) REMARKS OF RE CHARLES PETE TAYLOR SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIEST RE Companion Charles Pete Taylor thanked everyone for having him here and inviting him to this year s conclave. He stated that he always enjoyed being in South Carolina. He thanked everyone for their friendship and great hospitality. REMARKS OF ME GHP RAY B CASEY, JR GRAND HIGH PRIEST OF NORTH CAROLINA ME Grand High Priest Ray Casey, Jr. thanked the state of South Carolina and the South Carolina Grand York Rite for the hospitality given to the out of state guests. He stated that everyone had a wonderful time. He thanked everyone for the courtesies extended to him.

40 40 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 40 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOPICAL REFERENCE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee on Topical Reference makes the following report. We have the report of the Grand High Priest and note with appreciation his fidelity and zeal for the craft. We recommend the following matters be referred to the committees named: 1. To the Committee on Necrology all matters pertaining to necrology. 2. To the Committee on Membership all matters pertaining to membership. 3. To the Committee on Fraternal Relations all matters pertaining to appointments of Representatives to other Grand Jurisdictions and visitations both in and out of state and recommendations No. 4 and To the Committee on Jurisprudence all matters of By-Laws, Dual Memberships, Decisions and Dispensations. 5. To the Committee on Royal Arch Research Assistance recommendation No To the Committee on Education recommendation No. 5, 7, 8 and To the Committee on Finance recommendations No. 1, 2, 3, 4,7 and To the Committee on Masonic Youth Organizations recommendation No. 3. Fraternally submitted, Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31), Chairman Adopted. Carl R. Truesdale (4) Eric A. Meace (64) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee would like to commend Most Excellent Companion Gary N. Martin, Grand High Priest, on his leadership for He has represented South Carolina Royal Arch Masonry with dignity and honor in all his visits both in and out of state. Your committee approves and commends the following appointments of Grand Representatives to South Carolina from other Grand Jurisdictions: James Rosencrans... Mississippi Stuart C. Hunter... Western Australia James N. Nelson... Queensland Richard Baker... Pennsylvania Your committee approves and recommends recommendations Nos. 4 and 6 of the M.E. Grand High Priest s Address. The Grand Chapter of South Carolina continues to be in harmony with the World of Royal Arch Masonry. Fraternally submitted L. Aubrey Haynes (4), Chairman Adopted. Floyd W. Goff (4) Albert J. Wyatt (15)

41 41 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 41 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON (RARA) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee on Royal Arch Research Assistance makes the following report for the period of March 11, 2008 through March 6, Companions, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you have shown for our philanthropy since our last Annual Convocation as well as commending Dr. Joan Burley and her staff for all of their hard work researching hearing disorders. Dr. Burley carries on with her work as the Able Kids Foundation. Royal Arch Research continues to support this fine work supporting children with auditory perception problems. There still remains some confusion due to this change. Our philanthropy continues to be Royal Arch Research Assistance, which funds the Able Kids Foundation. Donations should continue to be to Royal Arch Research Assistance (RARA). During the year the number of chapters donating through your committee chairman increased by 11% to a total of twenty (20) and it is his understanding that other chapters sent contributions directly to the Executive Director as well. It would be helpful for tracking purposes, and to assure proper credit, if all chapters submitted their contributions through the chairman. During the year, memorials totaling $ were received in memory of Companions Arpad A. Molnar, Kitt Elliott Robertson, Billy R. Bryant, Herbert F. Dickson, and James R. Ruckman, PGHP. It goes without saying that this is an excellent way to honor our companions that have passed on to that undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler ever returns. Total donations recorded during the year increased by 28% to a total of $6, There were thirteen (13) chapters that earned Gold certificates for giving at the $100 or more level: Carolina No. 1, Columbia No. 5, Burning Bush No. 7, Franklin No. 9, Mackey No. 15, Poinsett No. 16, Keystone No. 19, Delta No. 20, Living Arch No. 21, Campbell No. 31, Chicora No. 33, Horry No. 48 and Gaffney No.55. Thirteen (13) chapters qualified for 100% certificates with donations totaling at least $1 per member: Carolina No. 1, Burning Bush No. 7, Franklin No. 9, Poinsett No. 16, Hesperian No. 17, Delta No. 20, Living Arch No. 21, Excelsior No. 23, Campbell No. 31, Chicora No. 33, Marion No. 35, Horry No. 48 and Gaffney No. 55. This represents an increase of 63% in chapters giving at the 100% level! Carolina Chapter No. 1 in Charleston again led the way in total contributions. The top chapter in donations per member was Chicora No. 33 in Gaffney. Fraternally submitted: Robert J. Bean, Sr., (31 & 48) PGHP Chairman Dana P Rickards (55) DGHP Charles M. Schofield (5) GK Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31 & 35) GS Carl R. Truesdale (4) PGHP Wilson C. Hardee (45) PGHP Floyd W. Goff (4) PGHP Adopted. REMARKS OF RE EDMUND D TED HARRISON GENERAL GRAND KING R E General Grand King Edmund D Ted Harrison brought greetings from the ME General Grand High Priest Emory J Smokey Ferguson and the more than 150,000 Royal Arch Masons from around the world who comprise the General Grand Chapter. He said that it was a pleasure to be here in SC and noted that this was his first official visit to SC. He stated that many things are happening in General Grand Chapter. He spoke of the growth of new young members and the need for progress to be made in the way we communicate and in what we do, so as to keep our new members engaged and active. He remarked that he appreciated all of the support that South Carolina gives to the General Grand Chapter and RARA. He encouraged everyone to distribute the new RARA pamphlet and DVD. He thanked everyone for the courtesies extended to him.

42 42 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 42 REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009: March 1, 2008 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market... 23, Anderson Bros. Bank CD... 80, Nation s Securities , Total... $ 207, RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Secretary Dues, Fees, Supplies... $ 29, Wachovia Checking A/C Wachovia Money Market Interest Nation s Security Earnings / WD... 5, Anderson Bros. Bank CD... 3, Banquet Ticket Sales... 2, , Total... $ 248, DISBURSEMENTS Warrants ( )... $ 40, Bank Charges (Checks) , Total to Account For... $ 207, February 28, 2009 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market... 46, Anderson Bros. Bank CD... 60, Nation s Securities , (Mkt. Value: $104,639.54) 1/31/09 Total... $ 207, I truly appreciate the cooperation received from our Grand High Priest, M.E. Gary N. Martin and our Grand Secretary Johnnie T. Morris as well as Judy Morris. Fraternally submitted, Referred to Finance Committee and later adopted. D. Samuel Tennyson Grand Treasurer

43 43 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 43 REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, RECEIPTS 2008 Dues... $ 26, Rituals and Supplies... 2, Bonds Ticket Sales... 2, Refunds on annual returns $31, DISBURSEMENTS Refunds Ticket Sales... $ Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales)... 2, Refunds on annual returns Bank Charges Paid Grand Treasurer... 29, $31, CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE Members, 12/31/ ,264 Exalted Affiliated... 6 Error... 6 Reinstated ,423 DECREASE Died Demitted... 6 N. P. D Error... 8 Suspended or Expelled Members, 12/31/ ,046 Net Loss 218 The C. J. Peterson Trophy this year goes to Marion Chapter No. 35 for the largest percentage gain of 5%. Greenwood No. 37 had a 2.1% gain, Rising Star No.4 had a 1.7% gain, and Winyah No.45 had a 1.2% gain. The E. V. Hinton Trophy for the largest numerical gain of 4 goes to Greenwood Chapter No. 37. We had a net loss in the Grand Chapter of 218, bringing our total membership down to 5,046. Fraternally submitted, Referred to Finance Committee and later adopted. Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Secretary

44 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER MEMBERS Exaulted Affiliated Reinstated Error Increase STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE 2007 TOTAL 2008 Died Demitted No. Name Location 1 Carolina Charleston , Rising Star Camden Columbia Columbia , Rising Sun Laurens Burning Bush Anderson , Franklin Chester Eureka Orangeburg Mackey York , Poinsett Union Hesperian Abbeville Signet Newberry Keystone Lancaster , Delta Hampton Living Arch Clemson , Cyrus Greenville , Excelsior Cheraw Beulah Sumter Marlboro Bennettsville Campbell Florence , Chicora Spartanburg , Marion Marion Greenwood Greenwood , Kadoshlayah Aiken Winyah Georgetown Pickens Easley Horry Conway Gaffney Gaffney Hart Kershaw Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach NPD TOTALS 5, , , $11.82 $26, $2, , Sus or Exp Error DECREASE MEMBERS LOSS/GAIN DUES DUES Supplies & Bond 40 Year Members Life Membership Fund Ministers-Exempt 44 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 44

45 45 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 45 REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 4, 2009, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows: Wachovia Bank, Checking... $ 1, Wachovia Money Market... 46, Funds Invested in Savings & Loans , Total... $207, Fraternally submitted, G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman Adopted. Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Douglas Lee (55) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: To the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee on Membership submits the following report for the year 2008: The subordinate chapters of this grand jurisdiction exalted 125 new Companions; reinstated 22, and affiliated 6, errors were 6, for an increase of 159. There were 152 called home by the Grand Architect, 6 demitted, 7 were suspended or expelled, and 204 went NPD. We had 8 errors for a total decrease of 377 and a decline of 218. We congratulate Rising Star #4, Marion #35, Greenwood #37, and Winyah #45 for having a numerical gain. We also congratulate Rising Star #4, Marlboro #30, and Marion #35 for having no NPDs. Your membership committee again sadly reports that the Grand Chapter has a decline in membership. Companions, in the past 10 years, we have lost 3,535 members due to NPDs. Although our Chapters have cut back on NPDs this year, we need to continue to work hard to bring our brethren back to the lodges and erase the destructive results of NPDs. It is difficult to make any recommendations to you. We are just as concerned as you are. One thing we know is that the numbers show there s a real problem and there are no easy answers. Perhaps if all our Chapters could have a genuine, serious discussion in our meetings, someone could think of a suggestion that would help. We would welcome hearing your input. Next year s report could include your ideas to help us all. In the meantime, keep remembering the recommendations from past years and make them a part of our regular routine. Recommendations: 1. Visit Lodges in your area regularly and sell York Rite Masonry. 2. Get everyone involved, especially the new members. No one wants to be left out. 3. They are at the meetings to learn more Masonry. Give them what they were promised. Make it interesting. 4. Practice opening and closing, the degree work in long form 5. Continue to promote Life membership. 6. Keep up the good work. Fraternally submitted, Floyd W. Goff (4), Chairman Dana P Rickards, DGHP (13) Charles M. Schofield, GK (5) Robert J. Bean Jr. (31) GS James T. Luttrell (20) Dist #1 Douglas L. Amyx (37) Dist #2 Lee Duncan (47) Dist #3 Tony Bizakis (15) Dist #4 Delbert Hayden (4) Dist #5 Richard A Wesner (64) Dist #6 Adopted.

46 46 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 46 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010: GRAND CHAPTER Estimate Spent Estimate General Grand Chapter Dues 1, , , Salaries: Grand Secretary 9, , , Grand Treasurer 1, , , Secretary 8, , , Annual Communication Expense 1, , * 1, Director of IRS - Social Security 1, , , Federal Employment Tax S. C. Employment Tax Bond - Chapter Officers Office Space Expense 3, , , Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance Telephone & Web Service Supplies: Saleable 2, , Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands Proceedings 1, , , Contingent Fund Apron & Case for M. E. Grand High Priest Regalia & Repair for Grand Officers M. E. Grand High Priest Travel & Misc. 1, , , Grand Secretary Travel & Miscellaneous Triennial Meeting: M. E. Grand High Priest Grand Secretary SE Area Meeting: M. E. Grand High Priest Deputy Grand High Pries Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Annual State-wide Educational Meeting Waynesville Summer Assembly Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite RARA Chairman Postage DeMolay Development & Extension Rainbow Girls , , , * Money received from ticket sales -2, TOTALS 39, , ,994.45

47 47 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 47 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The cost reduction measures taken for the year 2008 were successful in significantly reducing our operating loss and we ended the year just $ over budget. In the coming year we see three events impacting our operation and these are, 1) the need to cover this year s shortfall of $ , 2) make provision for the $0.55 per capita increase proposed by General Grand Chapter to take effect in 2010 and 3) allow for a further small reduction in membership. The budget for 2009 has been carefully reviewed line by line and trimmed wherever practical. It is our opinion and strong recommendation that the per capita charge be increased by a modest $2.00 which should result in a balanced operation for the year. We recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the expense of purchasing consumable supplies. We recommend approval of the annual reports referred to this Committee by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest funds at their discretion in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and insured Savings and Loan Certificates. We recommend that Grand Officers, for whom travel allowances are authorized, submit statements covering expenses based on $.15/mile and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to issue warrants against travel allowances only when supported by such statements. We recommend that if the M.E. Grand High Priest and/or the Right Excellent Deputy Grand High Priest is/are unable to attend the South East York Rite Conference and the RE Grand King and/or the RE Grand Scribe do attend, that the budgeted funds be given to the RE Grand King and Scribe. We recommend continued assistance to R.A.R.A. We recommend the continued support of youth groups as contained in the Grand Chapter budget. We recommend that the Grand Secretary - Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton St., Columbia, S.C. for another year unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rental rate. We regret that at the present time due to the precarious financial condition of the Grand Chapter we cannot support the M.E. Grand High Priest s recommendation that the 2009 travel allowance be increased. Fraternally submitted, Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman Adopted. Jerry M. Owens (22) Earl P. Hudgens Jr. (22) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee on Jurisprudence has studied the Grand High Priest s address on topics related to Jurisprudence and is pleased to make the following report: Most Excellent Companion Gary N. Martin, Grand High Priest, is to be congratulated on following Royal Arch Masonry Law during his term as Grand High Priest. We also approve of the Grand High Priest s actions in approving the By-Law changes for the following Chapters: Columbia No. 5 Living Arch No. 21 Eureka No. 13 Chicora No. 33 Poinsett No. 16 Most of these changes had to do with dues increases. These Chapters are to be congratulated for taking this important step to help insure the future of their Chapters.

48 48 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 48 We approve of the Grand High Priest s action in granting dual membership to the following Companions: John A. Johnson dual membership with Myrtle Beach Chapter No. 64, RAM Paul C. Fleming dual membership with Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 41, RAM Edward C. Wilson dual membership with Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 41, RAM All dispensations were of a routine nature and issued in accordance with standard procedures and are on file in the office of the Grand Secretary. In October of 2008 the Grand High Priest, Most Excellent Companion Gary N. Martin asked that we rule on Grand Chapter Law concerning a situation involving the High Priest of Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 41, RAM. At their annual elections of Officers for the year of 2008 the Companions elected Companion Edward C. Wilson as Excellent High Priest. It was later discovered that Companion Wilson was not a member of Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 31, RAM, although he was a member of the Council and Commandery in Aiken. Therefore, Companion Wilson was not eligible for the office of High Priest. After due consideration the Jurisprudence Committee informed Most Excellent Companion Martin that Companion Wilson could not serve as High Priest and that Companion Joel E. Casey, the Junior Past High Priest should resume the duties of Kadoshlayah Chapter. Also, Companion Wilson could not be considered to be a Past High Priest. Most Excellent Martin concurred and these recommendations have been executed. We can find nothing in the Grand High Priest s recommendations that requires the attention of this committee. In closing, on behalf of the Jurisprudence Committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Most Excellent Companion Gary N. Martin for a job well done. Fraternally submitted, G. Ray Marsh PGHP (7) Chairman Adopted. R. Henry Brown PGHP (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. PGHP (31) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: During the past 12 months, God in His divine plan has chosen to call from this transitory life to the Celestial life above (152) of our companions. Among that number was James R. Ruckman, Past Grand High Priest , on December 1, We mourn the passing of our brothers and companions, and our sympathies are extended to their families and friends as we consider our loss. We pray that they look to our heavenly Father for strength, guidance, and comfort in times of need. We give thanks to God for the work they have accomplished, the influence they have exerted, and the contributions they made to the world as they served God and man. For those of us who remain, let us carefully improve the various scenes of life through which we pass. Let us humbly ask for guidance to improve the time still remaining to us, so that when our labors on earth are ended that we shall have cause to thank God that grace which has enabled us to do His blessed will. Let us earnestly seek that spiritual life, which cannot be destroyed by death. Let us remember that the man, who is spiritually alive, may look at death with boldness, and bid defiance to its utmost rage. He has nothing to fear for God is with him. Angels wait to conduct him to regions of immortality. And even this perishing body will rise again, to die no more. So Companions with a strong faith, let us stand together to remember our brothers and call upon the Name that is above every name. Fraternally submitted, Haywood Fowler (48), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (5) Adopted. Rodney K. Powell (41) Johnnie T. Morris (5)

49 49 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 49 In Memoriam JAMES RICHARD RUCKMAN Most Excellent Grand High Priest March 22, 1932 December 1, 2008 James R. Ruckman was born March 22, 1932 in Washington, D.C., the son of Herbert and Mabel Ruckman. Known to his friends as Jim, was raised and educated in Washington, D. C. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. Jim worked for the FBI for three years prior to joining the U. S. Army and serving in the Korean War. After the war, Jim had a 31 year career with the Central Intelligence Agency, serving 26 years overseas assignments. An avid musician, Jim played in numerous bands and orchestras in the D. C. area, including the Almas Shrine Temple band, the Tall Cedars band, the Washington Redskins band, and the George Washington University marching band, pep band and orchestra. Over the years, Jim had been a bass soloist for numerous churches and choral societies and performed in lead roles in several musical comedies and operettas. Most Excellent Companion Jim was initiated and passed in Amity Lodge No. 1, Taipei, Taiwan (Grand Lodge of China); raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Navel Lodge No. 4 in Washington, D.C. Jim became very active in Masonry while assigned to the Philippines. He affiliated with Leonard Wood Lodge No. 105 in Angeles City; took the Scottish Rite Degrees with the Tarlac Bodies in Paiqui and became a Shriner in Manila (Afifi Temple Far-East Trek). Jim was Worshipful Master of his lodge; appointed a Grand Lodge inspector, and served as District Deputy Grand Master for the seventh Masonic District. Jim was a senior DeMolay, a past chapter advisor and an active charter member of the Supreme Council, Order DeMolay of the Philippines. Jim assisted in establishing the Kuliat Lodge of Perfection in Angeles City and was installed as Venerable Master. Jim joined Sumter Lodge No. 364 after being granted dispensation to maintain dual membership. He was a member of Jamil Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Gamecock Shrine Club in Sumter. Jim assisted in forming the Sumter Scottish Rite Club and was elected as Charter Secretary. Active in degree work, Jim portrayed roles in the 8 th, 12 th, 14 th and 22 nd Scottish Rite Degrees. He was appointed to the Columbia Bodies Board of Directors for the Scottish Rite Foundation of South Carolina. Jim served as Wise Master of Will Chester Plant Chapter Knights Rose Croix in the Columbia Bodies. On October 21, 1991 Jim received his Knight Commander of the Court of Honour and was Coroneted an Inspector General Honorary, November 15, He was a charter member of the South Carolina Masonic Research Society and a four-time contributor of articles for its annual publication. He was a member of Samuel H. J. Womack Council No. 20 Knight Masons, a Super Excellent Master and a member of Palmetto York Rite College No. 70. Jim was a Grand Representative to India in the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. Jim was a past Sovereign Master of Sumter Council No. 188, Allied Masonic Degrees and was inducted into the South Carolina College of the Masonic Societas Rosicruciana In Civitaibus Foederatis. Jim became a member of the Saints John Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine in Charleston. Jim was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Beulah Chapter No. 25, greeted a Royal and Select Master in Seymour Council No. 15, and dubbed and created a Knight Templar in Sumter Commandery No. 20 where he served as Excellent High Priest, Illustrious Master and Eminent Commander, respectively. He was admitted into Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knights of the Cross of Honour. Jim served as District Deputy Grand High Priest in Jim was honored by being elected as the R.E. Grand Scribe at the 187 th Annual Convocation in Myrtle Beach, March 10, He continued to serve the Grand Chapter as R. E. Grand King in 1999, as R.E. Deputy Grand High Priest in 2000, and as Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina at the 190 th Annual Convocation in Myrtle Beach, March 12, M. E. Companion Jim was awarded the Knight of York Grand Cross of Honour. M.E. Companion Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Joan Sisson Ruckman and a daughter, Cynthia Lyn Driver. Jim is survived by a son, David James Ruckman and his wife, Jennifer, five grandchildren and many friends. He is missed by all who knew him!

50 Seated (L to R) Ted Burgess, Robbie Bean, Charles Schofield, Dana Rickards, Grady Lanier, Johnnie Morris, Rev. Haywood Fowler 2 nd Row Roy Bailey, Elbert Jackson, Rob Lacer, Jerry Glenn, Walt Westberry, James Webster, Steve Summers, 3 rd Row Bob Glenn, Ron Parker, Todd Rush, Doug Knauer, Craig Cagle, Chris Collins 50 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINS 50

51 51 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 51 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS ELECTED Dana P. Rickards (13)... M. E. Grand High Priest Charles M. Schofield (5)... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31)... R. E. Grand King Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (16)... R. E. Grand Scribe H. Ted Burgess (7)... R. E. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5)... R. E. Grand Secretary Haywood Fowler (48)... E. Grand Chaplain APPOINTED Roy W. Bailey (47)... E. Grand Captain of the Host Elbert C. Jackson (20)... E. Grand Principal Sojourner Robert Lacer (41)... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain Walter S. Westberry (7)... E. Grand Master of Third Veil James C. Webster (48)... E. Grand Master of Second Veil Steve Summers (13)... E. Grand Master of First Veil Jerry O. Glenn (22)... E. Grand Sentinel R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Robert F. Glenn (45)... First District William R. Parker (41)... Second District Todd Rush (6)... Third District Douglas R. Knauer (33)... Fourth District L. Craig Cagle (25)... Fifth District James C. Collins (48)... Sixth District INSTALLATION The officers elected and appointed were presented west of the Altar. ME PGHP G. Ray Marsh with the assistance of ME PGHP Michael Copeland as Installing Marshal and M.E. PGHP Aubrey Haynes was the Installing Grand Chaplain. PRESENTATION OF APRON AND CASE M. E. Companion Gary N. Martin presented the Most Excellent Grand High Priest s apron and carrying case to Most Excellent Companion Dana P. Rickards. THE BURGER RING The Burger Ring, which is now 137 years old, was turned over to Most Excellent Companion Dana P. Rickards to wear on special occasions by the past Junior Grand High Priest Gary N. Martin. The ring is to be placed in the safe of the Grand Lodge in charge of the Grand Secretary of the M. W. Grand Lodge of S. C. The Grand High Priest will pick up the ring with the proper receipt, to wear upon special occasions and return the ring for safe keeping to the Grand Secretary. He was also presented the substitute ring to wear. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST S JEWEL The Most Excellent Grand High Priest Jewel was not passed on at this time but will be presented by the Junior Past Grand High Priest Mike Copeland to Most Excellent Gary Martin at a later date. Most Excellent Bob Pinkston was unable to be present and he still has the Jewel. Most Excellent Mike Copeland will retrieve it and make the presentation as soon as possible.

52 52 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 52 R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS FIRST DISTRICT Robert F. Glenn (45) Barbara Penny Royal Rd., Georgetown SC Carolina #1 Charleston Eureka #13 Orangeburg Delta #20 Hampton Winyah #45 - Georgetown SECOND DISTRICT William R. Parker (41) Rhonda Gregg Ave., Aiken SC Kadoshlayah #41 Aiken Signet #18 Newberry Hesperian #17 Abbeville Greenwood #37 Greenwood Columbia #5 Columbia THIRD DISTRICT Todd Rush (6) Melissa Sweetgum St., Laurens SC Rising Sun #6 Laurens Living Arch #21 Clemson Pickens #47 Easley Burning Bush #7 Anderson Cyrus #22 Greenville FOURTH DISTRICT Douglas R. Knauer (33) Lynn Chatim Ridge Ct., Lyman SC Franklin #9 Chester Chicora #33 Spartanburg Poinsett #16 Union Mackey #15 York Gaffney #55 Gaffney FIFTH DISTRICT L. Craig Cagle (25) Edwina Gray Fox Trail, Sumter SC Rising Star #4 Camden Keystone #19 Lancaster Beulah #25 Sumter Excelsior #23 Chesterfield Hart #59 Kershaw SIXTH DISTRICT James C. Collins (48) Deborah Zaccheus Lane, Conway SC Marlboro #30 Bennettsville Campbell #31 Florence Marion #35 Marion Horry #48 Conway Myrtle Beach #64 Myrtle Beach NAMES & ADDRESSES OF LIVING M. E. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Jay Horne (37) Kitty Highland Dr., Greenwood SC J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (21) Margaret Downs Blvd., #A214, Clemson SC James W. Alewine (7)... Two Broad St., Williamston SC J. Allen Prescott (25) Frances Mattison Ave., Sumter SC Vernon A. Amick (5) Violet E. Boundary St. #111, Chapin SC G. Ray Marsh (7) Mary Ann... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC R. Henry Brown (4) Nettie Leese Veterans Rd., Columbia SC G. Kent Elkins (22) Linda Wembley Dr., Greenville SC V. Ronald DuBose (1) Montye Manchester Rd., Charleston SC Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Becky... P.O. Box 1413, Florence SC Robert H. Jackson, Jr. (32) Lyn Edenvale Rd., Rock Hill SC Larry S. Rhodes (21) Carolyn Robert Grant Rd., Westminster SC Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Joanne Foxhall Rd., Charleston SC Walter P. Davis (22) Joann Adger Dr., Pelzer SC Sam D. McJunkin (21) Linda Seneca Dr., Seneca SC Rawl J. Scheibler (5) Linda Coquina Harbour Dr. Unit B-2, Little River SC Carl R. Truesdale (4) Brenda Airline Dr., Camden SC Marvin O. Burton (21) Polly Quail Haven Dr., Walhalla SC * James G. Dover (41) Ruth Audubon Cir., Aiken SC Eric A. Meace (64) Betty Jean Brookgreen Dr., Myrtle Beach SC Floyd W. Goff (4) Lyllian Kennedy Rd., Lugoff SC * Joseph L. McGee (5) Mary Upland Dr., Columbia SC Albert J. Wyatt (15) Louise St. Paul Church Rd., Clover SC L. Aubrey Haynes, Sr. (4) Martha Kingswood Dr., Winnsboro SC Robert V. Pinkston, Sr. (1) Betty Ribaut Rd., Beaufort SC Michael E. Copeland (7) Joan River Drive Ext., Williamston SC Gary N. Martin (55) Lynn Saxon Dr., Gaffney SC * HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST

53 53 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Grand High Priest announced the following committees for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41) AUDITING: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Douglas Lee (55) R. Henry Brown (4) BY-LAWS: Albert J. Wyatt (15), Chairman; Gerald L. Carver (18) Floyd W. Goff (4) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Floyd W. Goff (4) Eric A. Meace (64) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (55), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) Hal Gregory (19) Albert J. Wyatt (15) Howard T. Burgess (7) L. Aubrey Haynes (4) R. Henry Brown (4) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) DGHP Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GK Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16) GS David DeChant (1) {#1} Todd Schofield (5) {#2} Joe Parnell (7) {#3} Dean Tollison (16) {#4} Grenfell Leonard (4) {#5} Bill Rogers (35) {# 6} FINANCE: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; Earl Hudgens, Jr. (22) Jerry M. Owens (22) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: L. Aubrey Haynes (4), Chairman; Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16) HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) JURISPRUDENCE: G. Ray Marsh (7), Chairman; R. Henry Brown (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) J. Gordon Cartrette (35) Richard A. Wesner (64) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (37), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) G. Kent Elkins (22) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (41) Floyd W. Goff (4) Jerry Holt (25) Norman E. Wood (20) Albert J. Wyatt (15) Carl Truesdale (4) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Bobby J. Sprouse (33) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) MEMBERSHIP: Floyd W. Goff (4), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) DGHP Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GK Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16)GS Robert F. Glenn (45) {#1} William R. Parker (41) {#2} Todd Rush (6) {#3} Douglas R. Knauer (33) {#4} L. Craig Cagle (25) {#5} James C. Collins (48) {#6} NECROLOGY: Haywood Fowler (48), Chairman; Hugh J. Bickley (5) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (5) PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: T. Henry Waldrep (21), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (5) Eric Meace (64) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; Earl Hudgens, Jr. (22) Jerry M. Owens (22) Howard T. Burgess (7) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Eric A. Meace (64), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (5) W. Penn Colvin (9) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH: Robert J. Bean Sr. (31), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) DGHP Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) GK Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16)GS Carl R. Truesdale (4) Wilson C. Hardee (45) Floyd W. Goff (4) TIME AND PLACE: Carl Truesdale (4), Chairman; Bob Kendrick (22) Richard Sealy (15) TOPICAL REFERENCE: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31), Chairman; Carl Truesdale (4) Eric A. Meace (64) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: R. Henry Brown (4), Chairman; Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) YORK RITE HISTORY: Rhett A. Adams (19), Chairman; Paul C. Graham (5) Gerald L. Carver (18) Don Burbidge (1)

54 54 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 54 GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee appointed to select a recipient for the General Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service is pleased to announce the name of Companion Jon George Lindsey, Mackey Chapter No. 15 to receive this Distinguished Honor. Companion Lindsey s nomination was based on his dedicated service and his outstanding job as Secretary and his total efforts in the merger between the York Rite Bodies of Rock Hill and York, South Carolina. Your committee wishes to thank the High Priests who took the time to submit the names of worthy Companions for this high honor. We encourage each High Priest in our Grand Chapter to take the time and consider a worth Companion in your Chapter for this honor. I remind each High Priest that there is only one Companion who can receive this high honor based on your recommendation. On behalf of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina, we remain, Respectfully submitted, Lloyd F. Christopher, PGHP (1) Chairman Dana P. Rickards DGHP (13) Charles M. Schofield G King (5) Adopted. Carl R. Truesdale PGHP (4) Floyd W. Goff PGHP (4) RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL * 1975 Hugh N. Layne (33) 2005 Johnnie T. Morris (5) RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER BRONZE MEDAL * 1951 Ben T. Jones (35) * 1981 J. P. Jeffcoat (22) * 1952 Victor Berry, Jr. (46) * 1982 William A. Todd (20) * 1953 The above 2 were given C. E. Longberry, Jr. (25) * 1954 S. Maner Martin (21) 1984 J. Frank Gilliland (21) * 1955 A.S.J. McDowell (33) * 1985 Johnnie P. Lucas (19) * 1956 Harry Stiller (5) * 1986 James T. Berry (13) * 1957 Harry R. Stevens (1) * 1987 J. W. Watts (19) * 1958 R. W. Coleman (9) 1988 Ronald M. Becknell (32) * 1959 Pinckney N. Abrams (18) 1989 Martin H. Price (4) ** 1960 Sumter G. Bishop, Jr. (6) * 1990 Fred D. Looney (7) * 1961 George H. Rodgers (1) * 1991 Walter G. Underwood (64) ** 1962 Bobbie F. Ayers (13) * 1992 Marvin N. DeYoung (54) * 1963 Frank B. McCoy (41) * 1993 Russell J. Bell (25) * 1964 Samuel H. Harden (9) 1994 Ronald G. Winn (20) * 1965 J. Erskine Thompson (19) 1995 Joseph L. McGee (5) * 1966 T. H. McPherson (31) 1996 Jerry A. Holt (25) * 1967 Samuel Aiken (22) * 1997 Edwin A. Vincent, Sr. (20) * 1968 Lemuel W. Pittman (58) 1998 James Dover (41) * 1969 Velver E. Bentley (16) 1999 Samuel M. Willis (21) * 1970 David F. Merrill (47) 2000 Harold L. Taylor (63) * 1971 Burrell R. Wells (5) 2001 Herman L. Resch (1) * 1972 Lawrence H. Jones (4) 2002 Wayne C. Smith, Jr. (5) * 1973 Joe M. Black (7) 2003 W. Eldred Johnson (48) * 1974 George W. Heller, Sr. (18) 2004 Bernard J. Heavey, Jr. (64) * 1975 J. L. Kemp (37) 2005 Howard C. Tucker (33) * 1976 J.O. Cartrette (48) 2006 Dean Tollison (16) * 1977 Clifford D. Parsons (45) 2007 Gary B. Jolley (55) 1978 William G. Cox (21) 2008 Walter H. Johnson (33) 1979 Tommy Hardwick (35) 2009 Jon G. Lindsey (15) * 1980 John N. Grice (5) * Deceased ** Not Affiliated

55 55 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 55 REMARKS OF THE M. E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST, ELECT DANA P. RICKARDS Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Excellent Companions, Most Illustrious Companions, Right Eminent Sir Knights, Companions all, and to our special guests. It is an honor and privilege to be elected by you to serve as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina for As I peruse the long and honorable list of those leaders who have served since the beginning of our Great Chapter, I am truly humbled and I stumble at a loss of words. In an effort not to overlook anyone, I won t name names but I could never thank enough the great men, many that are here in this room today and especially my wife, that took the time to listen, teach or encourage me along my Masonic journey. So let me thank you all collectively. Taking time to reflect on this honor as being selected as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of the State of South Carolina, a wise man once said, Every one of us is given the gift of life, and what a strange gift it is. If it is preserved jealously and selfishly, it impoverishes and saddens. But if it is spent for others, it enriches and beautifies. Let us focus on the new day that is ours and together set the course for an exciting year ahead. I need your support and participation. In the days ahead, we need to focus on our building blocks such as commitment, communication, education and appreciation from our outstanding past and move forward as we greatly enhance together our future. We are limited only by the depth of our collective imagination. Brethren, this is OUR time to shine. We must always be aware of the example that we set for those who are watching us and those that will follow us when we ve long passed through this chapter in our lives. May the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe direct our paths! Fraternally and respectfully submitted, Dana P. Rickards Grand High Priest REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee reports that all matters properly coming before this Annual Grand Convocation have received due consideration. Fraternally submitted, R. Henry Brown (4), Chairman Adopted. Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Sam D. McJunkin (21) ADJOURNMENT This Grand Chapter was closed by order of the Grand High Priest at 4:48 pm with prayer by the Grand Chaplain until the next Annual Convocation in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, March 15, Dana P. Rickards Grand High Priest Attest: Johnnie T. Morris Grand Secretary

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57 SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS, THEIR LOCATIONS, ETC. NO. NAME LOCATION TIME OF MEETING E. HIGH PRIEST SECRETARY ADDRESS 1 Carolina Charleston Third Tuesday 7:30 Paul A Pearson Lloyd F Christopher 2931 Foxhall Rd Charleston SC Rising Star Camden Third Tuesday 7:30 Grayden E Watkins Carl R Truesdale 2125 Airline Dr Camden SC Columbia Columbia Second Wednesday 8:00 Paul C Graham John A Bearden 330 Rose Dr West Columbia SC Rising Sun Laurens Second Monday 7:30 James A Scott III William B Noffz 403 Fairview Rd Apt 5 Laurens SC Burning Bush Anderson Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Michael B Richey H Ted Burgess 114 Susie Road Belton SC Franklin Chester Third Thursday 7:30 James Deryk Black W Penn Colvin PO Box 211 Chester SC Eureka Orangeburg Second Tuesday 8:00 Walter C Disher II Dana P Rickards 5411 Bamberg Rd Cope SC Mackey York Third Monday 7:30 Eugene E Amick Jon G Lindsey 4483 Summerlin Pl Rock Hill SC Poinsett Union Second Monday 7:30 Trey Arrington Dean Tollison 1957 Jonesville Hwy Union SC Hesperian Abbeville Fourth Monday 7:30 Robert J F Elsner George F Peet 176 Orchard Park Dr Greenwood SC Signet Newberry Second Monday 7:30 James W Johnston Ralph F Bryan 2221 Wilson Rd Newberry SC Keystone Lancaster Third Tuesday 7:30 Gary C Sowell J Frank Phillips 3829 Mining Rd Kershaw SC Delta Hampton Third Thursday 7:30 William Creighton Ronald G Winn 605 Shaw Dr Hampton SC Living Arch Clemson Second Tuesday 7:30 R Steve Fields J Frank Gilliland 411 S Elm St Pendleton SC Cyrus Greenville Second Monday 7:30 John W Eudy Earl P Hudgens Jr 545 N Martin Rd Easley SC Excelsior Cheraw Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Richard R Lee William L Wicker 100 State Road Cheraw SC Beulah Sumter Second Tuesday 8:00 Stanley Bruce Cheek Lawrence Craig Cagle 850 Gray Fox Trail Sumter SC Marlboro Bennettsville Second Tuesday 7:30 George Newberry Patrick Coxe 218 Cypress Lane Bennettsville SC Campbell Florence Second Monday 7:30 Vic Phillips Robert J Bean Sr PO Box 5059 Florence SC Chicora Spartanburg Second Monday 7:30 Stephen M Whitaker Walter H Johnson PO Box 70 Mayo SC Marion Marion Third Tuesday 7:30 William F Strickland Robert J Bean Jr 1807 Old River Rd Fork SC Greenwood Greenwood Second Monday 7:30 Jack Marler Gene Ouzts 310 Marietta Dr Greenwood SC Kadoshlayah Aiken First Tuesday 8:00 Stanley D Stroud Gary B Hinson 4 Bolin Ct N Augusta SC Winyah Georgetown Fourth Tuesday 8:00 John M Williams Wilson Hardee PO Box 65 Johnsonville SC Pickens Easley First Tuesday 7:30 John Clyde Totman Clarence Elton Turner 147 Summit Dr Easley SC Horry Conway Fourth Monday 7:30 J Chris Collins Kenneth R Brackens 2742 Cultra Rd Conway SC Gaffney Gaffney First Thursday 7:30 S Todd Humphries Gary B Jolley 526 Filter Plant Rd Gaffney SC Hart Kershaw First Tuesday 7:00 Melvin Byrd Charles Mackey 209 E Richland St Kershaw SC Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach First Wednesday 7:30 Joseph A Berry Norman L Neitzel 92 Dubose Loop Murrells Inlet SC GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 57

58 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near South Carolina Grand Chapter Near Other Jurisdictions Name Address Name Address Robert W Kendrick Fountain Inn SC P O Box 102 Alabama Dennis A Peterson Toney AL Old Railroad Bed Rd Tommy Blackwood N Charleston SC PO Box Alaska Lewis A Garrett Kodiak AK Box 2233 Lawrence Laughlin Lobeco SC PO Box 659 Alberta Allen Oberg Forestburg Alberta P O Box 492 T0B 1N0 I Lewis Langley Greenville SC Botany Rd Argentina Luis Perex Jorba Buenos Aires Argentina 1674 Sarmiento Robert J Bean Sr Florence SC P O Box 1413 Arizona Charles R Davis Tucson AZ W Ajo Way Space 72 R Wayne Wright Elgin SC Garlits Dr Arkansas William F Rhame Jr Rogers AR N 2nd St Gary N Martin Gaffney SC Saxon Dr Belgium Jacques Dumont Brussels Belgium Avenue Montjoie 131/4 B-1180 John T Dickson York SC Adkins Rd British Columbia Brian A Richman Pt Coquitlam BC Canada 1087 Labornum Ave V3B 1K2 Norman E Wood Estill SC Grass Hill Rd California Mark R Sandstrom Glendora CA E Juanita Ave Charles H Roberts Ballston Spa NY Randall Rd Canada Lawrence M Halliday Midland ON Canada 487 Aberdeen Blvd L4R 5L9 W Penn Colvin Chester SC P O Box 211 Colorado John A Johnson Arvada CO Independence Way Joseph L McGee Columbia SC Upland Dr Connecticut Harrison T Redford Canton CT Sexton Hollow Rd D Samuel Tennyson Florence SC Took Place Delaware John J Goodier Middletown DE RD #1 Box 71 V Ronald DuBose Charleston SC Manchester Rd Dist Of Cola Alwyn B Taylor Rockville MD Norbeck Rd Robert A Roof Sr Columbia SC Blossom St Finland Olavi Kurikka Seinajoki Finland Hakalankatu 14 David J DeChant Goose Creek SC Folksten Pl Florida Gordon L Anderson Ormond Beach FL PO Box 957 Wayne C Smith Jr Columbia SC Green Oaks Rd France Stanley J L Hubert Neuilly-sur-Seine France 65 Blvd Bineau T B Clark Jr W Columbia SC Exum Drive Georgia Charles "Pete" Taylor Toccoa GA Julia Lane Lloyd F Christopher Charleston SC Foxhall Rd Germany Robert C Simpson Clausen Germany Hauptstr1C D66978 Robert V Pinkston Beaufort SC Ribaut Rd Greece Dimitrios Parissis Athens Greece 57 Panepistimiou St Carlen Hardy Kannapolis NC Crooked Oak Ln Hawaii Thomas E Warracks Kailua HI Kakahiaka St Michael E Copeland Williamston SC River Drive Ext Idaho Jay A Leonard Mountain Home ID Amber Dr Albert J Wyatt Clover SC St Paul Ch Rd Illinois Thomas A Sheppard Georgetown IL E 7th St Doug Knauer Lyman SC Chatim Ridge Ct India Som N Dhingra Dehra Dun India 131 Kanwali Rd R Henry Brown Columbia SC Veterans Rd Indiana Philip E Fowler Indianapolis IN Personality Ct Robert D Tanner Piedmont SC Kennedy Ln Iowa Charles T Byars Burlington IA Isabella St T Henry Waldrep Westminster SC Waldrep Dr Ireland Neil H H Fenton Wicklow Greystones Co Ireland Stanley House Church Rd Haywood Fowler Tabor City NC Wright Rd Israel Leon Zeldis Herzliya Israel P O Box William R Logan Greenwood SC Hulsey Dr Italy Pietro Caminiti Palermo Italy Viale Campania G Kent Elkins Greenville SC Wembley Dr Kansas Keith Scheid Osage City KS Market St George R Peters Moore SC Meagan Dr Kentucky Robert Damron Nicholasville KY Fairway Dr Leroy J Delionbach Aiken SC Hartwell Dr Louisiana Robert J McDonald Bastrop LA P O Box 409 James J Holmes Gaffney SC Redbud Ln Maine Wendell E Spooner New Sweden ME Rt 1 Box 30 Gerald L Carver Waterloo SC Ridgewood Harbor R Manitoba Fred Fjeldsted Dauphin MB Canada \201 Krain R7 0A7 Robert J Bean Jr Fork SC Old River Rd Maryland Roy C Peterson Baltimore MD Orlando Ave W W Davis Clinton SC Rt 3 Box1924 Massachusetts Herbert J Simpson Marlboro MA Evelina Dr Charles W Short N Charleston SC Flanders Ave Mexico Francisco Cuevas Corona Av Alemania #1469;Col Moderna Guadalajara Jal Harold W Rhodes Sr Rock Hill SC Eden Terrace Michigan David V Boggs Fairlawn OH Park Hill Dr Apt 7 W Ansel Parris Spartanburg SC P O Box 4635 Minnesota Donald L Hoberg Roseville MN W County Rd B Grenfell M Leonard Kershaw SC Red Maple Rd Mississippi James R Rosencrans Hernando MS Hwy 51 South 58 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 58

59 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near South Carolina Near Other Jurisdictions Grand Chapter Name Address Name Address Ford M Thornton Jr Aiken SC Joyce Branch Rd Missouri Clarence L Alumbaugh Buckner MO Park Ave Larry Dempsey Bamberg SC PO Box 1032 Montana Carl A Magnuson Lewistown MT Entrance Ave Jerry O Glenn Greenville SC S Wingate Rd Nebraska Gail Axen Stanton NE P O Box 123 Robert S Collins Rock Hill SC Mosstree Ct Netherlands Berend J D Alverets Rubeslaan 1 Netherlands Flat BM Bilthaven Martin S Price Camden SC Franklin St Nevada William B Berk N Las Vegas NV Stanley Ave James T Luttrell Hilton Head SC Gardner Dr #403 Newfoundland Wallace R Noel St John's New Foundland 62 Springdale St A1C 5B2 Larry S Rhodes Westminster SC Robert Grant Dr New Brunswick Herman H MacDonald Campbellton New Brunswick RR2 Box 10 Site 10 E3N 3E8 J Frank Gilliland Pendleton SC S Elm St New Hampshire Thomas E Larson Walpole NH PO Box 359 George A Waninger Sumter SC McCray's Mill Rd New Jersey Daniel J Schultz Emerson NJ Hasbrouck Ave J Ronald Miller Georgetown SC Rio Vista Ave New Mexico Fred W Kellum Hobbs NM E Green Acres Dr Keith Stika Goose Creek SC Francis St New South Wales Eric S James Bondi Junction NSW Australia 1603/71 Spring St Bond 2002 Marvin O Burton Walhalla SC Quail Haven Dr New York Frank Polchlopek Bwldwinsville NY Allen Drive Robert H Jackson Jr Rock Hill SC Edenvale Rd New Zealand E N B Watt New Sweden New Zealand New Plymouth 12 Melrose St Sam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC India Hook Rd Apt 224 North Carolina W Francis Pugh Elizabeth City NC Weeksville Road Charles E Mackey Kershaw SC E Richland St North Dakota Alfred P Underdahl Hebron ND County Rd 13 Delbert R Hayden Elgin SC Brookside Ln Nova Scotia J Hugh D Palmer Westville NS 1668 Porter Ln Box 273 BOK 2AO Carl R Truesdale Camden SC Airline Dr Ohio Richard P Williams Wooster OH Renwood Dr Phillip G Russell Charleston SC Landridge Dr Oklahoma Elwood M Isaac Norman OK Summit Way J Sam Burton Walhalla SC Coffee Rd Oregon Stanley Miller Turner OR Harding Lane SE W Jay Horne Greenwood SC Highland Dr Pennsylvania A Richard Baker Aston PA Garden Lane Douglas G Lee Gaffney SC Nancy Ln Philippines Ramon D Nunez Cubao Quezon City Philippine Isle 12 St Paul St John T Davis Sumter SC Peach Orchard Rd Portugal Antonio Pereira Lisboa Portugal Rua llha dos Amores 3º Passeio ao Parque Vernon A Amick Chapin SC E Boundary St #111 Quebec William Turnbull Waterloo Quebec PO Box 1718 J0E 2N0 Johnnie L Bolt Laurens SC Sunshine Ln Queensland James M Nelson Blanchview Queensland 123 Spawater Rd 4352 Charles M Schofield Lexington SC Dickert Dr Saskatchewan Doug Byers Saskatoon Saskatchewan 7 Hoeschen Cresc S7J 2S9 Eric A Meace Myrtle Beach SC Brookgreen Dr Scotland Lawrence Read Perth Scotland 100 Hay Street PH1 5HP R Butler Satterfield Laurens SC P O Box 38 South Australia L J Parsons Salisbury East South Australia 14 Coach House Dr 5109 Earl P Hudgens Jr Easley SC N Martin Rd South Dakota H Randy Adams Rapid City SD Windsor Dr J C Hubbard Jr Clemson SC Downs Blvd Apt A214 Switzerland Florian E Davatz Schweiz Switzerland Steinrieselmstrasse 76 CH-9100 Herisau Floyd W Goff Sr Lugoff SC Kennedy Rd Tennessee Roy C Etherton Dayton TN Cottonport Rd Gary B Jolley Gaffney SC Filter Plant Rd Texas Robert D Collier Arlington TX PO Box Thomas H McCord Abbeville SC Stevenson Rd Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT E English Way Grady L Fincher Sumter SC E Brewington Rd Vermont Victor J Stone Jericho VT Alpine Dr Edward Marshall Camden SC Yelton Dr Victoria John Blythman Ballarat Victoria Australia 301 Clissold St 3149 Hugh J Bickley Columbia SC Leyden Ln Virginia Michael Williams Richmond VA Michaux Ln Terry S Pruitt Greer SC A Edwards Ave Washington Eugene D Alexander Walla Walla WA Figueroa St L Aubrey Haynes Winnsboro SC Kingswood Dr West Virginia Lonnie Carpenter Ceredo WV Greenwood Dr Walter P Davis Pelzer SC Adger St W Australia Stuart C Hunter Dwellingup W Australia 13 Banksiadale Rd 6213 Grady L Lanier Jr Jonesville SC Bob Little Rd Wisconsin Bruce B Parkenson Two Rivers WI th St G Ray Marsh Lexington SC P O Box 2185 Wyoming Donald L York Douglas WY E Antelope Rd 59 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 59

60 60 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 60 GRAND SECRETARIES Grand Chapter Grand Secretary Address Gen Gr Chapter Larry E Gray Greenfield IN PO Box 128 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL PO Box Alaska David A Hunt Eagle River AK Little Cape Circle Alberta Marvyn R Rogers Athabasca Alberta PO Box 1124 T9S 2A9 Argentina Miquel Bogado Presidente Peron1242 Argentina 1038 Capital Federal Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR PO Box 1207 Belgium Alain Van Lembergen B-1030 Brussels Belgium 265 Rue Royal British Columbia Ed Wilson Abbotsford BC Spencer St V3G 2E3 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA Elm Ave Canada Richard J Jackson Hamilton Ontario 361 King St W L8P 1B4 Colorado Gerald A Ford Arvada CO W 69th Way Connecticut Charles B Fowler Jr Windsor CT Elaine Mary Dr Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Howard F Coleman King George VA Cedar Hill Ln England James Daniel London England 60 Great Queen St WC2B 5AZ Finland Jarkko Heino Helsinki Finland Kasarmikatu 16 D Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL PO Box 2740 France Y Trestournel F Neuilly-sur-Seine, France 65 Blvd Bineau Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA Mulberry St Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D Greece Aetos Tzifakis Athens Greece 19 Acharnon St Hawaii Cletis M Ching Kaneohe HI Apuakea Pl Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Edward E Derry Washington IL PO Box 227 India S Krishnan New Delhi India PO Box Indiana Larry E Gray Greenfield IN E 550 North Iowa John Harris Watts Grand Junction IA PO Box 107 Ireland D Barry Lyons Dublin 2 Ireland Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St Israel Eitan Ayalon Tel Aviv Israel PO Box Italy Giuseppe Visicato Roma Italy Via di Vigna Murata Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY Frankford Rd Louisiana Timothy J Riley Ringgold LA Beckham's Camp Rd Maine Robert D Chaput Hampden ME Hillside Dr Manitoba Ted Yorke Winnipeg Mani Canada 176 Kimberly Ave R2K 0X2 Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Pasadena MD Foxberry Lane Apt 1402 Massachusetts Paul W Rolston Boston MA Tremont St Rm 703 Mexico Oscar J Salinas Monterrey NL Mexico 916 Av Zaragoza Sur 1000 CP64000 Michigan Paul C Howell Addison MI Manitou Beach Rd Minnesota Robert R Anderson Sr Belle Plaine MN PO Box 66 Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A Troxel Jr Blue Springs MO NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT PO Box 824

61 61 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 61 GRAND SECRETARIES Grand Chapter Grand Secretary Address Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE S 26th St Netherlands Peter G Kok Prinsessegracht 27 Netherlands 2514 AP Den Haag Nevada Russell M Wilde Carson City NV Meadowbrook Ln New Brunswick Robert M Johnston Quispamsis, New Brunswick 26 Clarwood Dr E2E 4K4 New Hampshire Arnold M Ashley Dover NH PO Box 246 New Jersey William J Milligan Jr Mantua NJ Lansing Dr New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM PO Box New South Wales John S Williams Petersham NSW2049 PO Box 134 Australia New York Edward S Newsham Utica NY Bleecker St New Zealand Arthur N French Auckland New Zealand PO Box Howick 1705 Newfoundland Gordon J Abbott Burin Newfoundland PO Box 290 RR#1 A0E 1E0 and Labrador North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC PO Box North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND PO Box 9544 Nova Scotia Frederick W Richard Belmont Nova Scotia RR# Crowes Mills RdBOM 1CO Ohio Dale G Ray Jr Barberton OH W Tuscarawas Ave Ste 401 Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK PO Box 1223 Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR PO Box 767 Pennsylvania Richard L Evans Jr Philadelphia PA North Broad St Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St Portugal Antonio Gameiro Lebre Lisbon Portugal Rua Joao Saraiva 13-3 Quebec Robert Kiledjian Montreal Canada 404B-2295 St Mark St H3H 2G9 Queensland Paul W Weaver Brisbane Queensland PO Box Rhode Island Kenneth M Long Pawtucket RI Broadway #403 Saskatchewan Lorne Kingston Swift Current, Saskatchewan 159 Weaver Cresc S9H 4B8 Scotland Grahame J Smith Edinburgh Scotland 23 St John St EH8 8DG South Australia Noel D Fairweather Adelaide 5000 S. Australia Box 19 Rundle Mall South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC PO Box 7463 South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD E Pioneer Tr #2 Switzerland JJ D M Miller CH 3001 Bene 2 Switzerland PO Box 7204 Tennessee David T Hart Nashville TN PO Box Texas Orville L O'Neill Waco TX PO Box 296 Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT S 4900 West Vermont Donald C Brown Barre VT East Road - Berlin Victoria John C Williams East Melbourne Victoria 300 Albert St 3002 Virginia Edward R Burton Richmond VA Nine Mile Rd Washington Louis E Bartrand Oak Harbor WA E Neptune Dr West Australia Roy V Page Victoriaa Park, West Australia PO Box West Virginia Gregory A Riley Sr Clarksburg WV W Pike St Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI Sunset Dr Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY Hidalgo Dr

62 62 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 62 GRAND CONVENTION OF ANOINTED HIGH PRIESTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA A Convention of Anointed High Priests was duly opened with prayer at 10:00 a.m., February 28, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina, with 60 members and candidates present including the following officers: Carl R. Truesdale {5}... Most Excellent President Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Excellent Vice President * William R. Logan {2}... Excellent Chaplain Joseph L. McGee PMEP {2}... Most Excellent Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris PMEP {2}... Most Excellent Recorder T. Henry Waldrep {3}... Excellent Master of Ceremonies Eric A. Meace {6}... Excellent Conductor Gary N. Martin {4}... Excellent Herald Harvie B. Bailey {1}... Excellent Steward Hal Gregory {5}... Excellent Sentinel * Pro tem for officers not present Robbie Bean filled in for Bill Logan who arrived shortly after we opened. Pledge of Allegiance was given. The Excellent Recorder read petitions from the following: H. Walker Babb John W. Eudy Paul A. Pearson Tony Bizakis Daryn L. Evans Victor D. Phillips Barry L. Bruce Roy Steven Fields Melvin Sinclair, Jr. Joel E. Casey James E. Haselden S. David Stroud James C. Collins, Jr. Samuel Todd Humphries James Charles Webster William S. Creighton, Jr. David E. Haynes (2007) Mark L. Wilson Robert E. Eberly, Jr. Jack A. Marler - Not Present A degree team consisting of the following Companions conferred the Order on the above named candidates who were present: Lloyd F. Christopher... President Robbie Bean... Herald Eric A. Meace... Chaplain Pete Bailey... Conductor Robbie Bean... M of C Dana Rickards... Sentinel MEP Truesdale recognized M. E. Companion Gary N. Martin, Grand High Priest and introduced his Officers. MEP Truesdale asked all Past Grand High Priests to stand. There were 9 present. MEP Truesdale asked all Past Excellent Presidents to stand. There were 8 present. MEP Truesdale then recognized MW Sam Tennyson and Kent Elkin, PGM s and RW Buck Jolley and Bob Bean, DDGM s. Minutes of February 23, 2008 were approved as printed in the 2008 proceedings and being in the hands of the members. Adopted The Report of the Excellent Treasurer was read. Adopted The Report of the Excellent Recorder was read. Adopted The Report of the Auditing Committee was read. Adopted Motion made and duly adopted to pay $50.00 to the Square and Compass, Inc., $10.00 to scgyr web site and $50.00 to RARA and all other bills found to be due and correct. Adopted

63 63 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 63 The Nominating Committee proposed the following Companions be elected to serve this Convention of Anointed High Priests for the ensuing Masonic year: Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Most Excellent President William R. Logan {2}... Excellent Vice President T. Henry Waldrep {3}... Excellent Chaplain Joseph L. McGee PMEP {2}... Most Excellent Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris PMEP {2}... Most Excellent Recorder Eric A. Meace {6}... Excellent Master of Ceremonies Gary N. Martin {4}... Excellent Conductor Harvie B. Bailey {1}... Excellent Herald Hal Gregory {5}... Excellent Steward Gary Hinson {2}... Excellent Sentinel The above named were elected by acclamation and installed by Lloyd F. Christopher assisted by Sam Tennyson as Marshal. The following Companions to serve on Committees for the ensuing year: Audit Committee: PMEP R. Henry Brown, Chairman; PMEP J. Frank Gilliland & J. Gordon Cartrette Nominating Committee: PMEP Lloyd F. Christopher, Chairman; PMEP J. Frank Gilliland & J. Gordon Cartrette Installing Committee: PMEP Lloyd F. Christopher, Chairman; MW Sam Tennyson The ME President recognized Sovereign Grand Master William R. Logan, A.M.D. The next meeting will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. and the same Degree Team, with a few exceptions will confer the order at that time. The Convention was then closed at 11:40 a.m. with prayer. Johnnie T. Morris, PMEP Most Excellent Recorder Robert J. Bean, Sr. Most Excellent President, Elected REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE To: The Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the Recorder and Treasurer of the Anointed High Priests of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer as of December 31, 2008 is as follows: Wachovia Bank (Checking)... $ 3, st Citizens Bank (CD)... 7, Total... $ 11, Fraternally submitted, R. Henry Brown, PMEP, Chairman Adopted. J. Frank Gilliland

64 64 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 64 REPORT OF EXCELLENT TREASURER To: The Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina: January 1, 2008: Balance, Wachovia Bank (Checking)... $ 3, Balance, 1 st Citizens Bank (CD) Total... $10, RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Recorder... $ Interest (Checking Act #4047) Interest (CD #1086) Total... $11, DISBURSEMENTS #1013 Square & Compass... $ #1014 RARA... $ #1015 Grand York Rite Total... $11, December 31, 2008: Balance, Wachovia Bank (Checking Act #4047)... $ 3, Balance, 1 st Citizens Bank (CD #1086)... 7, Total... $11, Fraternally submitted, Adopted. Joseph L. McGee Excellent Treasurer REPORT OF EXCELLENT RECORDER To: The Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina: I herewith submit my Annual Report for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008: RECEIPTS 13 $40.00 Fees... $ Rituals & Jewelry Affiliation Fee (2007) Total... $ DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Treasurer... $ Fraternally submitted, Adopted. Johnnie T. Morris, PMEP Excellent Recorder Statistical Report Members 1/1/ Candidates 2/24/ Losses Total Membership 12/31/

65 65 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 65 PAST MOST EXCELLENT PRESIDENTS * 1895 W. H. Witherow {5} * 1981 George W. Romanstine {2} * Jacob T. Barron {2} 1982 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. {3} * John R. Bellinger {3} * 1983 James C. Parris {4} * 1909 Benjamin Burr {1} * 1984 John A. Dixon {4} * Wm. A. Giles II {1} * 1985 T. Harry White {4} * James L. Michie {5} * 1986 Willard F. Bond, Jr. {2} * Joseph Lindsay {4} * 1987 John B. Maxey {2} * 1917 William E. Gantt {1} * 1988 Fred Batson {3} * James L. Michie {5} 1989 W. Jay Horne {2} * Wm. A. Giles II {1} 1990 J. Allen Prescott {5} * Robert T. Goodale {5} 1991 G. Ray Marsh {4} * 1939 John D. Lee {5} 1992 R. Henry Brown {5} * L. D. Simpson {5} * 1993 Everette T. Deitz {2} * W. Robin Zemp {5} 1994 Richard L. Harding {4} * James L. Howe {4} 1995 G. Kent Elkins {3} * Hugh N. Layne {4} 1996 James G. Dover {2} * S. H. Moody {2} * 1997 David S. Hucks, Jr. {6} * J. B. McGuirt {5} 1998 Joseph L. McGee {2} * R. Lewis Smith {3} 1999 J. Frank Gilliland {3} * 1965 V. E. Bentley {4} 2000 Lloyd F. Christopher {1} * 1966 W. N. Bradford {5} 2001 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} * 1967 Henry F. Collins {1} * 2002 Alfred Allsbrook {5} * 1968 G. Hugh Ballinger {4} 2003 J. Sam Burton {3} 1969 Thomas B. Clark, Jr. {6} 2004 Rawl J. Scheibler {2} * 1970 Samuel A. Bannister {3} 2005 Johnnie T. Morris {2} * 1971 John H. Wynn {1} 2006 Douglas G. Lee {4} * 1972 W. C. Wylie, Jr. {4} 2007 Larry S. Rhodes {3} * 1973 W. C. Sheely, Jr. {2} 2008 Carl R. Truesdale {5} * 1974 W. Gates Lanford {4} 2009 Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6} * 1975 T. Scott Godfrey {4} * 1976 James H. Mathis {2} * 1977 Robert F. Secrest {2} * 1978 James D. Penley, Jr. {4} * 1979 Claude D. Robertson {4} 1980 Sam L. Grant, Jr. {4} * Deceased

66 66 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 66 OFFICERS OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SC ELECTED Dana P. Rickards (13)... M. E. Grand High Priest 5411 Bamberg Rd., Cope 29038, Phone (803) (Cynthia) Charles M. Schofield (5)... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest 147 Dickert Dr., Lexington 29073, Phone (803) (Connie) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31)... R. E. Grand King 1807 Old River Rd., Fork 29543, Phone (843) (Kimberly) Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16)... R. E. Grand Scribe 632 Bob Little Rd., Jonesville 29353, Phone (864) (Brenda) H. Ted Burgess (7)... R. E. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) (Mary) Johnnie T. Morris (5)... R. E. Grand Secretary Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) (Judy) Haywood Fowler (48)... E. Grand Chaplain 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463, Phone (910) (Darla) APPOINTED Roy William Bailey (47)... E. Grand Captain of the Host 110 Kathryn Dr., Easley 29640, Phone (864) Elbert C. Jackson (20)... E. Grand Principal Sojourner 10 Gibson Dr., Hilton Head 29926, Phone (843) (Veronica) Robert Lacer (41)... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain 189 Deer Springs Rd., Clarks Hill 29821, Phone (803) (Jane) Walter S. Westberry (7)... E. Grand Master of Third Veil 1505 Hwy 29 S, Anderson 29626, Phone (864) (Martha Sue) James Charles Webster (48)... E. Grand Master of Second Veil 653 Tiger Paw Rd., Loris 29569, Phone (843) (Jean) Steve Summers (13)... E. Grand Master of First Veil 4806 Cattle Creek Rd., Branchville 29432, Phone (803) Jerry O. Glenn (22)... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) (Celia) R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Robert F. Glenn (45)... First District 2659 Penny Royal Rd., Georgetown 29440, Phone (843) (Barbara) William R. Parker (41)... Second District 218 Gregg Ave., Aiken 29801, Phone (803) (Rhonda) Todd Rush (6)... Third District 305 Sweetgum St., Laurens 29360, Phone (864) (Melissa) Douglas R. Knauer (33)... Fourth District 130 Chatim Ridge Court, Lyman 29365, Phone (864) (Lynn) L. Craig Cagle (25)... Fifth District 850 Gray Fox Trail, Sumter 29154, Phone (803) (Edwina) James C. Collins (48)... Sixth District 5361 Zaccheus Lane, Conway 29527, Phone (843) (Deborah) OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Emory J. Ferguson... M. E. General Grand High Priest 1615 Lakeview Dr., NW, Cullman, AL , Phone (256) (Bobbie) Charles Pete Taylor... R.E. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest 285 Julia Lane, Toccoa, GA , Phone (706) (Rebecca) Larry E. Gray... R.E. General Grand Secretary PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN , Phone (317) (Rita)

67 67 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 67 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA One Hundred Forty-Ninth Annual Assembly Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 9, 2009, A Dep 3009 OFFICIATING George R. Peters, M I Grand Master Johnnie T. Morris, M I Grand Recorder ELECTED Ronald T. Elvis, Sr., M I Grand Master Johnnie T. Morris, M I Grand Recorder

68 68 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTED George R. Peters (19)... M. I. Grand Master 154 Meagan Dr., Moore 29369, Phone (864) (Kimberly) Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36)... R. I. Deputy Grand Master 4404 Hwy 701 S., Conway 29527, Phone (843) O. Walter Sealy (8)... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work 3250 Pinetuck Lane, Rock Hill 29730, Phone (803) (Barbara) Joe Parnell (4)... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard 109 Edgewood Dr., Williamston 29697, Phone (864) (Vicky) D. Samuel Tennyson (8)... R. I. Grand Treasurer 999 Took Place, Florence 29505, Phone (843) (Velma) Johnnie T. Morris (5)... M. I. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) (Judy) Rodney K. Powell (33)... R. I. Grand Chaplain 30 Spring Valley Ct., Aiken 29803, Phone (803) (Angela) APPOINTED Kenneth Brackens, Sr. (36)... I. Grand Conductor of the Council 2742 Cultra Rd., Conway 29526, Phone (843) (Betty) Allen D. Chandler (19)... I. Grand Marshal 1030 Berry Dr., Spartanburg 29316, Phone (864) (Theresa) Doug Knauer (19)... I. Grand Steward 130 Chatim Ridge Court, Lyman 29365, Phone (864) (Lynn) Jerry O. Glenn (10)... I. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) (Celia) R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS William J. Peeples, Jr. (28)... First District 424 Geneva Dr., Early Branch 29916, Phone (843) (Fredda) Roy J. Ballard (21)... Second District 1520 Old Shoals Jct. Rd., Donalds 29638, Phone (864) (Sue) Todd Rush (2)... Third District 305 Sweetgum St., Laurens 29360, Phone (864) (Melissa) G. Buck Jolley (42)... Fourth District 526 Filter Plant Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) (Peggy) Melvin E. Byrd (47)... Fifth District 1311 Field St., Camden 29020, Phone (803) (Queen) Jimmie T. Graham (36)... Sixth District Pee Dee Rd., Galivants Ferry 29544, Phone (843) (Norma) OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL Joseph J. Vale... Most Puissant General Grand Master 3609 Southwood Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056, Phone: (704) (Genie) Douglas Soltow... R. P. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand Master 3732 Mallard Cove Ldng, New Bern, N.C , Phone: (252) (Sharon) David A. Grindle... Right Puissant General Grand Recorder PO Box 1087, Meridan, ID 83680, Phone: (208) (Karen)

69 69 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 69 GEORGE R. PETERS M.I. GRAND MASTER PRESIDING March 9, 2009

70 70 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 70 RONALD T. ELVIS, SR. M.I. GRAND MASTER ELECTED March 9, 2009

71 71 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 71 RONALD THOMAS ELVIS Sr. Most Illustrious Grand Master Ronald Thomas Elvis Sr. was born October 10, 1946 in Florence, South Carolina. He is the son of James Thomas Elvis and Mary Oakley Elvis. The family moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina shortly afterwards, where he attended public schools. After graduating Myrtle Beach High School in 1964 he enlisted in the United States Army and served until March 8, 1968, when he was honorably discharged. On July 4, 1967 he married Mary Lou Richardson. They had two children, a son Ronald Thomas Elvis Jr. and a daughter Tracey Lauren Elvis. He was raised on June 18, 1975 in Horry Lodge # 381 AFM at Conway, South Carolina, and served as Worshipful Master in He is an active member in both the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and the York Rite of Freemasonry in South Carolina. He is a member and Past President of the Hut Bible Class at the First Methodist Church in Conway, South Carolina. His Masonic membership includes the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, Royal Order of Scotland, Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States, National Sojourners, Heroes of 76, Red Cross of Constantine, Waccamaw Scottish Rite Club, Knight Masons of the United States of America, Ancient and Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Horry Billiken Club, Royal Order of Jesters, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis South Carolina College, as well as the Order of the Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. He is Past Excellent High Priest of Horry Chapter # 48, a Past Illustrious Master of Kingston Council # 36 and Myrtle Beach Council # 52, a Past Eminent Commander of Conway Commandery # 25, a Past Excellent Chief of Joel Frampton Council # 85 Knight Masons of the United States of America, a Past Sovereign Master of Horry Council # 433 of the Allied Masonic Degrees, a Past Venerable Master of Kadosh of Dalcho Consistory, a Past President of the 29 th Masonic District Master and Wardens Club and a Past Worthy Patron of Waccamaw Chapter # 89 Order of the Eastern Star and is currently serving the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina.

72 72 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 72 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OPENING SESSION Monday, March 9, 2009 The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 8:30 A. M. in the Annual Assembly with the following officers at their stations: ELECTED George R. Peters (19)... M. I. Grand Master Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36)... R. I. Deputy Grand Master O. Walter Sealy (8)... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work Joe Parnell (4)... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard D. Samuel Tennyson (8)... R. I. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5)... M. I. Grand Recorder Rodney K. Powell (33)... R. I. Grand Chaplain APPOINTED Kenneth Brackens, Sr. (36)... I. Grand Conductor of the Council Allen D. Chandler (19)... I. Grand Marshal Doug Knauer (19)... I. Grand Steward Jerry O. Glenn (10)... I. Grand Sentinel R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS William J. Peeples, Jr. (28)... First District Roy J. Ballard (21)... Second District Todd Rush (2)... Third District G. Buck Jolley (42)... Fourth District Melvin E. Byrd (47)... Fifth District Jimmie T. Graham (36)... Sixth District MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS Roy Alsbrooks (15) Hal Gregory (33) G. Ray Marsh (4) (Hon) *Vernon A. Amick (5) (Hon) * Wilson C. Hardee (24) Joseph L. McGee (5) Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Gary B. Hinson (23) Johnnie T. Morris (5) (Hon) R. Henry Brown (25) (Hon) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (32) (Hon) * Harold W. Rhodes, Sr. (18) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (10) Phillip G. Russell (1) W. Penn Colvin (22) Robert W. Kendrick (10) * John H. Scogin, (19)(Hon) * Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) Douglas G. Lee (42) Bobby J. Sprouse (19) John T. Dickson (8) William R. Logan (21) Ford M. Thornton, Jr.(23)(Hon) G. Kent Elkins (10) (Hon) * Laland D. Lowie (4) T. Henry Waldrep (32) J. Frank Gilliland (32) * Charles E. Mackey (47) Robert D. Yonce (23) * Absent MOTIONS On motion of Companion Ronald T. Elvis, Sr., it was RESOLVED, that reading of the minutes of the last Annual Assembly be dispensed with; printed copies being in the hands of the representatives, and they be approved as printed. On motion of Companion O. Walter Sealy it was: RESOLVED, that all Royal and Select Masters in good standing be admitted to seats in this Grand Assembly.

73 73 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 73 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS WELCOMED There were 17 M. I. Past Grand Masters and 4 Honorary M. I. Past Grand Masters present at the Grand York Rite session. ABSENCES NOTED Attention was called by the Grand Recorder to the absence of the M. I. Past Grand Masters: Vernon A. Amick, Larry Dempsey, Sr., Wilson Hardee, J. C. Hubbard, Jr., Laland D. Lowie, Charles Mackey, Harold W. Rhodes, Sr. and John H. Scogin. Alabama... Robert H. Jackson, Jr. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Western Canada... J. Frank Gilliland Colorado... J. Gordon Cartrette Connecticut... Joseph L. McGee District of Columbia... John H. Pearson England & Wales... R. Henry Brown Florida... G. Ray Marsh Georgia... George Peters Germany... Lloyd F. Christopher Idaho... G. Kent Elkins Illinois... Robert J. Bean, Sr. Indiana... Johnnie T. Morris Iowa... William R. Logan Kansas... D. Samuel Tennyson Kentucky... Don S. Blair Maine... Robert Lacer Maryland... Gerald L. Carver Massachusetts... L. Craig Cagle Minnesota... Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Mississippi... J. Sam Burton Montana... James R. Snipes ** Nebraska... Robert D. Yonce New Jersey... Johnnie L. Bolt New Mexico... Jerry M. Owens New York... Phillip G. Russell North Carolina... Robert W. Kendrick North Dakota... Hal Gregory Ohio... Carl R. Truesdale Oklahoma... Gary B. Hinson Oregon... Dana P. Rickards Pennsylvania... Ronald Elvis, Sr. Rhode Island... Bobby J. Sprouse South Dakota... Terry C. Shaver Scotland... Eric A. Meace Utah... Douglas G. Lee Vermont... C. Todd Schofield Virginia (RAM)... T. B. Clark, Jr. Washington... N. Haskell Brabham W. Virginia (RAM)... L. Aubrey Haynes, Sr. Wisconsin... Tony Bizakis Wyoming... T. Henry Waldrep **Died April 26, 2009

74 74 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 74 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZED The Grand Representatives were recognized and congratulated on the service that they were rendering Cryptic Masonry. They were urged to keep our Grand Representatives in other Grand Jurisdictions informed of the happenings in South Carolina. REPRESENTATIVES OF SUBORDINATE COUNCILS 2009 No. Council City Representative 1... Enoch... Charleston... William Martin II 2... Adoniram... Laurens... R. Todd Rush 4... Wynne... Anderson...Gordon Brown 5... Union... Columbia... N. Haskell Brabham 8... Absolom Cody... York... Barry L. Bruce 9... Excelsior... Cheraw... None Alpha... Greenville... Terry Pruitt Petros... Orangeburg... Mark Wilson Cephas... Florence... D. Samuel Tennyson Seymour... Sumter... Zeb Morgan DeSaussure... Abbeville... Jason Roach Oriental... Newberry... James W. Johnston Blake... Spartanburg... Bobby J. Sprouse Maxwell... Greenwood... James R. Snipes * Jacob T. Barron... Chester... W. Penn Colvin Aiken... Aiken... Gary B. Hinson Winyah... Georgetown... James Keller Lafayette... Camden... Earl Nichols, Jr Pinckney... Union... Grady Lanier Allendale... Hampton... Joseph Rutland Marlboro... Bennettsville... None Living Arch... Clemson... Robert McCall Witherspoon... Lancaster...Ruddy Shipton Pickens... Easley... William R. Hall Kingston... Conway... Charles Webster Hiram... Marion... Glenn Greene Potter... Gaffney... Todd Humphries Acme... Kershaw... Melvin Byrd Myrtle Beach... Myrtle Beach... Ronald McGonigal *Died April 26, 2009 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We find 17 Grand Officers, 17 Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters and Representatives of 27 subordinate Councils present and entitled to vote and to seats in this Grand Assembly. Fraternally submitted, R. Henry Brown (25), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (5) Albert J. Wyatt (8) Douglas G. Lee (42) Adopted. Hal Gregory (33) D. Samuel Tennyson (8) SUMMARY Grand Officers Present Past Grand Masters Present Past Grand Masters Honorary Present... 5 Number of Councils Number of Councils Represented Members, ,015 Members, ,239 Net Loss

75 75 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced the following appointments for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Don S. Blair (19) Lloyd Christopher (1) AUDITING: Doug Lee (42) Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10) BROKEN TRIANGLE: Rodney K. Powell (33), Chairman Haywood Fowler (36) Hugh J. Bickley (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5) BY-LAWS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Robert D. Yonce (23) William R. Logan (21) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Albert J. Wyatt (8), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (5) Douglas G. Lee (42) R. Henry Brown (25) D. Samuel Tennyson (8) Hal Gregory (33) CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION: Hal Gregory (33), Chairman Ron Elvis (36), DGM O. Walt Sealy (8), GPCW Joe Parnell (4), GCG Douglas G. Lee (42) Robert Kendrick (10) DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS: W. Penn Colvin (22), Chairman Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) DISTRIBUTION OF WORK: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman, Ron Elvis (36) DGM 1 st Dist O. Walt Sealy (8), GPCW Joe Parnell (4), GCG Mike Baughman (5), 2 nd Dist T. Henry Waldrep (32), 3 rd Dist Grady Lanier (27), 4 th Dist Hal Gregory (33), 5 th Dist J. Gordon Cartrette (38), 6 th Dist George Peters (19) MIGM FINANCE: Earl Hudgens, Jr. (10), Chairman Eric A. Meace (52) Jerry M. Owens (10) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) Charles E. Mackey (47) HONORARY PAST M. I. GRAND MASTERS: T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (19) Joseph L. McGee (5) JURISPRUDENCE: R. Henry Brown (25), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (4) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (21), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) G. Kent Elkins (10) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (23) Floyd W. Goff (25) Jerry Holt (15) Norman E. Wood (28) Albert J. Wyatt (8) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (10), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (19) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) MEMBERSHIP: T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman Ron Elvis (36), DGM O. Walt Sealy (8), GPCW Joe Parnell (4), GCG Ronald G. Winn (28) #1 Roy J. Ballard (21) #2 Marcus L. Burdette (4) #3 Jack Holmes (42) #4 L. Craig Cagle (15) #5 Bill Rogers (38) #6 PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Eric Meace (52), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (5) Ted Burgess (4) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Earl Hudgens (10), Chairman Eric A. Meace (52) Jerry M. Owens (10) D. Samuel Tennyson (8) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Eric Meace (52), Chairman R. Butler Satterfield (2) Larry Dempsey (11) W. Penn Colvin (22) TIME AND PLACE: Robert Kendrick (10), Chairman Carl Truesdale (25) Richard W. Sealy (8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman Jay Adam Pearson (19) YORK RITE HISTORY: Rhett Adams (33), Chairman Paul Graham (5) Gerald Carver (17) Don Burbidge (1)

76 76 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 76 ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER GEORGE RICHARD PETERS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina To all of my Companions, I welcome you to the One Hundred Forty-Ninth Grand Assembly and extend to each of you a hearty welcome to the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina. To our distinguished out of state guests, we are pleased that you chose to be here with us. We hope you enjoy your visit and thank you for attending this Grand Assembly. To the distinguished guests within South Carolina, you honor us with your presence and we hope you enjoy your stay, and to the General Grand Council Officers and Grand Representatives I offer you a hearty welcome to this Grand Assembly. To the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of South Carolina, Most Worshipful Master Gerald Carver, we are honored by your presence and thank you for your support of York Rite Masonry. Companions, last March you elected me as your Most Illustrious Grand Master and I thank you for that. It has been a pleasure serving with Most Excellent Grand High Priest Gary N. Martin and Right Eminent Grand Commander William R. Hall. I have learned much from each of them. It is my prayer that we will continue to be friends and Brothers. It has been a very rewarding experience to serve as your Most Illustrious Grand Master and now becomes my duty to deliver to you an account of my actions for the past year. STATE OF THE CRAFT Companions, in my travels around the State during the past four years, I find that the hospitality and fellowship is great. Although harmony prevails in this Grand Jurisdiction, I have reveled the use of our Perpetual Life Membership. The Perpetual Life Membership Program is a sure way to retain our membership forever. My One Dollar a Day for Masonry has received much attention and I will reiterate it later in this address. BROKEN TRIANGLE Companions, it saddens me to report that 151 Companions have passed through the ninth arch. Let us all remember that someday we will each be called to make that journey and now is the time to prepare for it. Let us remember the families and friends of these departed Companions. FINANCES We have much to reorganize to make our financial obligations. Our Grand Council has been operating on a negative budget. I regret to inform you that we can no longer allow this to happen. We will raise our dues to make up the difference to operate properly. We have been assessed an increase from our General Grand Council from $0.35 to $1.00 per member. I am also asking to raise our dues by $4.00 per member. This will secure sufficient funds to operate in the black with our continued member loss due to NPDs and death. I would like to thank the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder and the Finance Committee for a job well done in taking care of our monetary affairs. We will receive the report later. VISITATIONS WITHIN THE STATE Companions, I am pleased to report that during the course of last year I was able to attend all of the Assemblies at least once. I received a warm welcome with the appropriate York Rite Honors at each visit. I wish to thank each and every Council for the warm receptions. To my Grand Officers, I would like to thank you for your support in attending my visits when possible. It has meant a lot to me. I have made many friends during these visits and plan to continue to make visits when possible. Each meeting I presented the following address: Is masonry worth a dollar a day to you? ONE dollar a day for masonry. If you put one dollar a day in a cup and put it on your top of your closet shelf, at the end of one year

77 77 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 77 you will have.365 dollars. That s just one dollar a day for masonry. Now you will ask if I put all the money in a cup at the end of the year where will I spend it. Well, your Blue Lodge dues is about $75, your Scottish Rite dues are about $75, your York Rite dues are about $75, if you are a Shriner your dues are $55 that totals $285 dollars. That leaves me $80! I want you to consider: IS MASONRY WORTH ONE DOLLAR A DAY TO YOU!!! Well I want you to consider that at the end of the year you have $80 that I want it to go to masonry. So, if you are asked for a dues raise, I want you to give! Without hesitation, because you have my $80! If you go to get a cup of coffee, it s $1.37 or if you go to Starbucks it s almost $4. Remember Is masonry worth one dollar a day to YOU! You get a pack of cigarettes it s $5 per pack! Gas is almost $4 per gallon. You may not fill up but it s still $4 to go 20 or 30 miles. IS MASONRY WORTH ONE DOLLAR A DAY TO YOU!!! Well if it is I want you to help me spread the wealth. Send this to every mason you know and ask him the question: IS MASONRY WORTH ONE DOLLAR A DAY TO YOU!!! If it is, give often, give faithfully and give freely to your Blue Lodges, and Rite Philanthropies. Following is a list of my visits during the year: March SC Grand York Rite, Spartanburg March Prosperity Lodge Dedication, Newberry March NC Grand York Rite, Hickory March Jacob T. Barron #22, Chester March KYCH, Columbia April 1... Acme #47, Kershaw April 9... Union #5, Columbia April Alpha #10, Greenville April Enoch #1, Charleston April SC Grand Lodge, Greenville April Florida Grand York Rite, Lake Mary May 1...Potter #42, Gaffney May Georgia Grand York Rite, Macon May Greenville May Cornerstone Dedication, Newberry Lodge May Excelsior #9, Cheraw June 4... Myrtle Beach #52, Myrtle Beach June 9... Blake #19, Spartanburg June SE York Rite Conference, Florida June Witherspoon #33, Lancaster June Allendale #28, Hampton June DeSaussure #16, Abbeville August 2... AMD Association Meeting, Camden August 5... Aiken #23, Aiken August Cephas #13, Florence August Lafayette #25, Camden August Sojourners meeting, Charleston August Super Excellent Masters Degree, Columbia August Triennial Conference, General Grand Council, Indianapolis, Indiana September 2... Pickens #34, Easley September 6... Unity Festival, Chapter & Council Degrees. Downers Grove, Ill. September 8... Maxwell #21, Greenwood September 9... Petros #11, Orangeburg September Kingston #36, Conway September Winyah #24, Georgetown September Inspirational Meeting, 19, 20, 21 st District Mid City Shrine Club

78 78 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 78 October Pinckney #27, Union October Living Arch #32, Clemson October SR Feast of Tishri, Spartanburg October Hiram #38, Marion October Wynne #4, Anderson November Oriental #17, Newberry November Marlboro #29, Bennettsville November Absolom Cody #8, York November Adoniram #2, Laurens November Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Union December 6... Instructional meeting, Orangeburg December 6... Knight Masons & Palmetto York Rite College #70, Columbia January 3, Knight Masons, Columbia January 10, Statewide Educational Meeting, Columbia February Seymour #15, Sumter March SC Grand York Rite, Myrtle Beach OUT OF STATE VISITS It was a pleasure to be greeted and treated like royalty on my out of state visits. Florida presented me the Order of the Silver Trowel as the candidate. They presented me a certificate and Silver Trowel Medal. Downersgrove, Illinois Council asked for my participation in their degree work and was pictured in their monthly publication. Georgia asked me to provide the response as their out of state guest. DISPENSATIONS Dispensations were of a routine nature, and copies are on file in the Grand Recorder s Office. BY-LAWS I received and approved requests for By-Law changes from the following Councils: Blake #19 - Spartanburg Living Arch #32 - Clemson Pinckney #27 - Union Petros #11 - Orangeburg Union #5 - Columbia GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS It was my pleasure to appoint the following Companions to serve as Grand Representative of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Council of South Carolina: B. Keith Williams - Missouri It was my honor to approve the recommendation of the following Companion to represent the Grand Council of South Carolina near other Grand Jurisdictions: John Feustal - Nevada DUAL MEMBERSHIPS Dual memberships were approved for the following Companions: Paul C. Fleming Aiken #23 and John A. Johnson Myrtle Beach #52. ANNUAL STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL MEETING The Annual Statewide Educational Meeting is not mandatory, although it should be. Education is the key to our success. The Educational Meeting was held in Columbia, SC and conducted by the ME Companion Lloyd Christopher and his Committee Members. I encourage all Council Officers to attend this meeting. This was a well attended and informative meeting held in January. ME Comp. Christopher and his committee are to be commended for a job well done. ME Comp. Christopher continues to be a great asset to our fraternity. I do recommend that a replacement for ME Comp. Christopher be considered. He has provided many years of tremendous education and should have the support of craft and accept his retirement request.

79 79 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 79 GRAND LODGE AND GRAND MASTER S BANQUET It was indeed an honor and a privilege to attend and represent you at the Grand Master s Banquet. Most Worshipful Brother Jerry Carver is truly a most gracious host. I was honored to be among so many distinguished Masons and their lovely ladies. I was pleased to be recognized at the Annual Grand Lodge Communication. SUPER EXCELLENT MASTERS DEGREE I attended the Super Excellent Masters Degree this year in Columbia. The Degree Team is to be commended for their fine presentation. This Degree should be included with the Royal and Select Master Degrees. I urge all Companions who have not taken the Degree to do so. GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS SUMMER ASSEMBLY Companions due to work and family commitments I was unable to attend. However, it has been reported this is the place to be. I encourage every York Rite Mason to attend the Summer Assembly. SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCE The Southeastern Regional York Rite Conference was held in Orlando, FL. MI Hal Gregory presented a very informative program on Education with Most Puissant Bud Himes. The Grand Council of South Carolina was well represented. I encourage the up-coming Officers and all Companions to attend this Conference. It will afford a great opportunity to meet the General Grand Council Officers and many new faces from other states. TRIENNIAL GENERAL GRAND SESSION I had the pleasure to attend and represent you at this triennial in Indianapolis, IN. Much was discussed and many old and new friends were greeted. It was discussed and approved to have sufficient funding for the General Grand Council. An increase from $.35 to $1.00 was discussed and finally approved. A new Constitution and By-Laws was proposed and rejected due to format and procedural inadequacies. We will hope that our new General Grand Secretary David Grindle will be able to finalize them for the next Triennial. CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD It was extremely difficult to make this decision. There were many entries for this award. All were deserving of this award. However I have chosen Companion and Sir Knight Doug Knauer, Blake #19, Spartanburg. ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD This year Lee Duncan deserves this award. Lee is a member of Pickens #34, Easley. ISH SODI AWARDS Companions, it is my honor to present the Ish Sodi Awards to the following: Grand Elected Officer... Ronald Elvis, Sr. Grand Appointed Officer... Allen Chandler Hidden Work... Clifford R. Davis Out of State (Florida)... Paul Friend RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the Grand Council continues to support the CMMRF. 2. That each subordinate Council open and close in full form at least three (3) times each year. 3. That each Education Committee, with the assistance of the DD, conducts some Education within the District or in each Council. 4. That the Grand Council continues to hold the one day Statewide Educational Meeting in Columbia, each year. 5. That the Grand Council supports the Perpetual Life Membership Program.

80 80 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA That the top four Elected Officers continue to be invited to attend the Annual Meeting to select Grand Officers for the following year. 7. That the dues be increased by four dollars ($4.00) because the Grand Council has exceeded its income for the past several years. 8. That we discontinue per diem and mileage until such time that we have the funds available to provide this. 9. That we strive to recruit new members and make every effort to regain old members before NPD. 10. That we reprint the Council Ritual in-house to correct the present copy. 11. That the By-Laws be reviewed by Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman., Douglas G. Lee, J. Gordon Cartrette, Robert D. Yonce and William R. Logan. 12. That the Council uniforms be similar in color to the florescent purple. CONCLUSION It has been an honor and a privilege to represent you through our grand jurisdiction and around the United States. The past four years have been entertaining and educational. I have met many new brothers and companions that I will treasure for years to come. There is much great work being conducted in this state and I commend the bodies that opened in full form and gave me Grand Honors. I enjoyed the degree work I attended throughout the state. I want to thank Johnnie and Judy for their help and support in all my works this year. I would like to thank Johnnie for his challenging support which made my year very eye opening. Judy has been a great help in and out of the office. Her continued support of York Rite, the officers and Johnnie make her indispensable. Thank you for all you do and for your love of the craft. Gary and Bill, I have had an interesting education and friendship with you guys. I have had to learn to enjoy southern cooking and experience southern hospitality, all with open arms and open eyes. I want to make a open thank you to the Spartanburg York Rite Bodies for their confidence in me and their support throughout the year. I thank SK Ted Burgess for helping our York Rite and Johnnie in the Grand Office. He has made our web site more effective and desirable to use. Your continued support to CMMRF has made me believe that there is good in the world and we help make it even better. I wish to thank my mentors, Hal Gregory, Robert Kendrick, Roy Alsbrooks and Temp Dickson for their support, knowledge and direction. I would like to thank Lloyd Christopher for staying on for our Instructional Meeting Chairman. Many special thanks to Gordon Cartrette for his challenges, wisdom and support. He has continued to show he is mason among masons and continually strives to make better masons through our district educational sessions. I am hoping that we can differentiate between receiving instructions and being educated at our different meetings. My wife, Kim, my family and oldest son, Tyler, have supported my trips this year and I thank them for their support. I do have to mention my best friend Mark Ross for helping me get through this year with moral support. In closing there have been TNTC friends, companions and brothers that have supported my actions and made it possible to confide my decisions. But I must say that Allen Chandler and RW Jay Adam Pearson have been my closest confidant masons. Thank you for being a flexible ear to bend. My condolences and congratulations to Ron Elvis, who follows me and my purple hat. I hope that he receives as much admiration and abuse that I have received on my hat. May we generate more revenue for our philanthropies and create more York Rite Masons in the coming years. Fraternally and with much more respect for my predecessors, Referred to the Committee on Doings of Grand Officers. Dr. George Peters MI Grand Master REMARKS OF MW GRAND MASTER GERALD CARVER MW Grand Master Gerald Carver congratulated soon to be MI GM Ronald Elvis and offered congratulations and thanks to MI GM George Peters on a job well done. He thanked the council for all they do. He reminded everyone of the 272 nd Grand Lodge meeting coming up in April.

81 81 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 81 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION OF WORK To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: The Committee on Distribution of Work wishes to submit the following report: Congratulations to the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Companion George R. Peters for his deep dedication and excellent fine work during the past year. We certainly commend him on his many visits within the state, as well as visits to other Grand Jurisdictions. The Super Excellent Masters Degree was conferred on a large number of Companions, and we commend the Aiken and Columbia Councils for this fine work. The state of the Craft continues to be in very good condition. We are happy to report that some of the Subordinate Councils are doing more degree work, and many are opening the Council in full form several times during the year. We encourage all Councils to adopt this practice. The harmony which exists among our Companions of this state is so great, no decisions were required. We recommend approval of all matters not specifically assigned to Committees: Matters relating to: Broken Triangle To the Committee on Broken Triangle. Grand Representatives and Out of State Visitations To the Committee on Fraternal Relations. Finance and Recommendations To the Committee on Finance. By-Laws, Decisions, Recommendations and York Rite Unity To the Committee on Jurisprudence. Dispensations To the Committee on Dispensations and Warrants. Fraternally submitted, Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Adopted. Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: Your Committee would like to commend Most Illustrious Grand Master George R. Peters on his leadership for He has represented South Carolina Cryptic Masonry well in all of his visits, and endeavors. M.I. Comp. Peters commissioned one Grand Representative to other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Council of South Carolina, and we approve, they are; Comp. B. Keith Williams Missouri M.I. Comp. Peters approved the recommendation of Comp. John Feustal Nevada the Grand Representative of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Council of South Carolina. We regret to report that NPD s are still an ongoing concern for this Grand Jurisdiction, but we notice a decline in their number and are encouraged by this. The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina is in peace and harmony with the world of Cryptic Masonry. Fraternally submitted, Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Adopted. Douglas G. Lee (42) Charles E. Mackey (47) REMARKS OF JOSEPH VALE, MP GENERAL GRAND MASTER, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS, INTERNATIONAL MP Companion Joe Vale thanked everyone for the work done on the CMMRF coins. A great deal of the money that has come in to the CMMRF came from South Carolina. The total collected for that coin is about $68,000. A new coin has been started for the next triennial-to be available by the end of April. He commended everyone and thanked them all for a job well done.

82 82 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 82 REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009: March 1, 2008 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market... 35, AIG Annuity , Total... $ 140, Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder RECEIPTS Dues, Fees, Supplies from Subordinate Councils... $ 27, Wachovia Money Market Interest Wachovia Cking A/C Int AIG Annuity... 3, Banquet Ticket Sales... 2, , Total... $ 172, DISBURSEMENTS Warrants ( )... $ 35, Bank Charge (Check) , Total to Account For... $ 137, February 28, 2009 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market... 33, AIG Annuity , Mkt. Value: $102, /15/08 Total... $ 137, I truly appreciate the cooperation received from our M.I. Grand Master George Peters and our Grand Recorder Johnnie T. Morris as well as Judy Morris. Fraternally submitted, Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted. D. Samuel Tennyson Grand Treasurer

83 83 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 83 REPORT OF GRAND RECORDER To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, RECEIPTS 2008 Dues... $ 26, Rituals and Supplies Bonds Ticket Sales... 2, Refund on annual returns $29, DISBURSEMENTS Refund Ticket Sales... $ Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales)... 2, Refunds on annual returns Bank Charge Paid Grand Treasurer... 27, $29, CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE Members, 12/31/ ,239 Greeted Affiliated... 5 Error... 7 Reinstated ,390 DECREASE Died Demitted... 6 N. P. D Error... 7 Suspended or Expelled Members, 12/31/ ,015 Net Loss 224 The Velver E. Bentley Trophy this year goes to Hiram Council No. 38 for the largest percentage gain of 5%. Maxwell No. 21 had a 1.7% gain, Winyah No. 24 had a 1.2% gain, and Lafayette No. 25 had a 1.1% gain. The Samuel Aiken Trophy for the largest numerical gain of 3 goes to Maxwell Council No. 21. We had a net loss in the Grand Council of 224, bringing our total membership down to 5,015. Fraternally submitted, Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted.

84 GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS MEMBERS Greeted Affiliated Reinstated Error Increase STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE 2007 TOTAL 2008 Died Demitted No.. Name Location 1 Enoch Charleston , Adoniram Laurens Wynne Anderson , Union Columbia , Absolom Cody York , Excelsior Cheraw Alpha Greenville , Petros Orangeburg Cephas Florence , Seymour Sumter DeSaussure Abbeville Oriental Newberry Blake Spartanburg , Maxwell Greenwood Jacob T. Barron Chester Aiken Aiken Winyah Georgetown Lafayette Camden Pinckney Union Allendale Hampton Marlboro Bennettsville Living Arch Clemson , Witherspoon Lancaster , Pickens Easley Kingston Conway Hiram Marion Potter Gaffney Acme Kershaw Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach TOTALS 5, , , $11.50 $26, $ , NPD Sus or Exp Error DECREASE MEMBERS LOSS/GAIN DUES DUES Supplies & Bond 40 Year Members Life Membership Fund Ministers-Exempt 84 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA 84

85 85 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 85 REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 4, 2009, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Recorder and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows: Wachovia Bank, Checking... $ 4, Wachovia Money Market... 33, Funds Invested in Savings & Loans , Total... $ 137, Fraternally submitted, Douglas Lee (42), Chairman Adopted. Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: Your committee reports that there were no Warrants for new Councils issued. All Dispensations were of a routine nature; copies being on file in the Grand Recorder s Office. Fraternally submitted, W. Penn Colvin (22), Chairman Adopted. Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) REMARKS OF DENCEL SMITH MI GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA MI Companion Dencel thanked everyone for all of the hospitality and courtesies that were extended in Myrtle Beach. He commented on how different, although interesting, the session had been from what they experienced in Florida. He thanked everyone for their attention and the opportunity to address them. He invited everyone to attend their Grand Assembly in April in Lake Mary, FL. REMARKS OF RIGHT PUISSANT DOUG SOLTOW, SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASIONS, INTERNATIONAL RP Companion Doug brought greetings from MP Joseph Vale. He wanted to remind everyone about the 2009 Southeastern York Rite Conference being held in Atlanta, GA on June He spoke of plans for the 2010 Southeastern York Rite Conference. He thanked everyone for their hospitalities and said that it had been a pleasure.

86 86 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 86 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We had three Councils, which had no NPDs in They are Lafayette Council No. 25, Camden, Marlboro No. 29, Bennettsville and Hiram Council No. 38, Marion. We congratulate these Councils. In 2008 we greeted a total of 151, affiliated 5 and reinstated 22 with an error of 7 for a total increase of 171. Suspended or expelled 7. The Grand Master of the universe called 151 to that Celestial Lodge above, 6 demitted, 204 dropped for NPD for a total decrease of 224. The largest problem we have in South Carolina are still our NPD Companions. In the fall of the year ask your Secretary who has not paid the current years dues. Do not wait for him to call and ask for help, volunteer your help. You may be the person he has been waiting for someone to talk to him; you or I may be the one he is waiting for. Fraternally submitted, T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman Ronald Elvis (36) Walt Sealy (8) Joe Parnell (4) Ronnie Winn (28) Roy J. Ballard (21) Marcus L. Burdette(4) Adopted. Jack Holmes (42) L. Craig Cagle (15) Bill Rogers (38) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY M. I. PAST GRAND MASTERS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: This committee asks that if you have a Companion who you feel should be considered for this honor that you send a written recommendation to the chairman of this committee along with a short biographical sketch. This recommendation should be sent with ample time for the committee to meet and consider each who has been recommended. After meeting and considering all matters coming before this committee, we make no recommendation this year. Fraternally submitted, T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman Adopted. Joseph L. McGee (5) Bobby J. Sprouse (19) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: This Committee is pleased to report that it has not received any notice of grievance or discord. Harmony and goodwill prevails throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Adopted. Don S. Blair (19) J. Allen Prescott (15)

87 87 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 87 THE COLUMBIAN MEDAL 1993 J. Gordon Cartrette 2002 Robert D. Yonce THE LADY OF THE COUNCIL AWARD 2006 Skeeter Mackey 2007 Judy Morris CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced that the recipient of the Cryptic Mason Honor Award for the year was Companion Doug Knauer of Blake Council No. 19, Spartanburg. RECIPIENTS OF CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD 1974 * Wallace Parker Bryant (18) 1991 * Charlie L. Moore (36) 1975 * Clifford D. Parsons (1) 1992 * Mendel C. Jeanes (5) 1976 * Woodrow W. Carnes (33) 1993 R. Butler Satterfield (2) 1977 * Mark Toney (23) 1994 Jerry M. Owens (10) 1978 * James L. Jackson Sr. (22) 1995 * Everette T. Deitz (23) 1979 * J. Cecil Axon (11) 1996 Richard L. Harding (42) 1980 * Cammie E. Murphy (23) 1997 T. Henry Waldrep (32) 1981 * James E. Wilson (1) 1998 * Lonnie Lloyd Watts (33) 1982 * Marvin E. Alford (52) 1999 Larry Rhodes (32) 1983 * William A. Price (19) 2000 Howard C. Tucker (19) 1984 * Ernest Gary Matthews (18) 2001 George L. Seyle (1) 1985 * LeRoy W. Wells (15) 2002 * Lucius A. Todd (4) 1986 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (23) 2003 Jerry O. Glenn (10) 1987 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (32) 2004 Lawrence Schoff (5) 1988 * Willard F. Bond, Jr. (23) 2005 Jay Adam Pearson (19) 1989 * Marvin N. DeYoung (40) 2006 Don S. Blair (19) 1990 * Robert C. Hopple (5) 2007 Jack Holmes (42) * Deceased 2008 Doug Knauer (19) ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced that the recipient of the Adult Leadership Award for the year was Lee Duncan of Easley Council No. 34, Easley. RECIPIENTS OF ADULT LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD 1983 Robert M. Jones (18) 1996 S. E. Beckham (18) 1984 * William A. Price (19) 1997 Orland M. Owen, Jr. (1) 1985 Thomas L. Coker (5) 1998 Brian Keith Williams (18) 1986 Charles J. Saylors (10) 1999 Troy A. Shealy (21) 1987 G. Kent Elkins (10) 2000 John R. Marcucci (5) 1988 William A. Moseley (19) 2001 Dedra Hart 1989 Carl R. Truesdale (25) 2002 William A. Driver (23) 1990 * Charlie Bullock (52) 2003 Jay Adam Pearson (19) 1991 * Aubry R. Winesett, Jr. (5) 2004 Frances Amyx 1992 Walter P. Davis (49) 2005 Glenn R. Mosteller (21) 1993 Charles E. Mackey (47) 2006 Susan Broom 1994 Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) 2007 Haywood Fowler (36) 1995 Robert W. Kendrick (10) 2008 Lee Duncan (34) * Deceased

88 88 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 88 ISH SODI AWARDS During the one hundred twenty-first Annual Assembly, it was moved and passed by the Companions present that the Most Illustrious Grand Master be given the authority to honor not more than four Companions each year with this special award. The following awards were presented by M. I. George Peters: Grand Officer... Ronald Elvis, Sr. Appointed Grand Officer... Allen Chandler Hidden Work... Clifford R. Davis Out of State... Paul Friend (Florida) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BROKEN TRIANGLE To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: The famous Baptist pastor Dwight L. Moody used to say, Some day, you will read in the papers that D. L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. Don t believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive that I am now! We must remember that, though we have experienced loss, we have commended 151 of our Companions to the glories of our Supreme Grand Master, that Great Architect of the Universe. Though we mourn their passing, may we, as ambassadors of hope and encouragement, continue to offer ourselves whenever and wherever we can promote faithfulness and dispose of despair. To all who mourn we offer our sincere sympathy. We pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to strengthen and sustain you in the days ahead and may the work of our departed brothers remain as an everlasting tribute of lives well lived. Fraternally submitted, Dr.Rodney K. Powell (33), Chairman Rev. Hugh J. Bickley (5) Rev. Haywood Fowler (36) Adopted. Johnnie T. Morris (5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: The Committee on By-Laws makes the following report. We have made an extensive review of the current By-Laws and offer no proposals at this time. It should be noted that several typographical errors do exist in the current printed Constitution of 1999 and that these should be corrected at the next printing of the Constitution. Fraternally submitted, Gary B. Hinson, (23) Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Adopted. Robert D. Yonce (23) William R. Logan (21)

89 89 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 89 COMMITTEE ON CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: Your committee on CMMRF hereby submits their report for the period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, We commend M. I. Grand Master George R. Peters for his support and promotion of the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation and the SC Life Sponsorship Program. The total contributions from South Carolina for the past year were $6, This amount was credited to 22 councils, SC Grand York Bodies and South Carolina Thrice Illustrious Masters Council. The top 5 councils were: Enoch #1, Living Arch #32, Union #5, Blake #19 and Wynne #4. The following SC councils were credited with donations of at least $1.00 per member: Enoch #1, Wynne #4, Union #5, Excelsior #9, Cephas #13, DeSaussure #16, Blake #19, Pinckney #27, Allendale #28, Living Arch #32, Kingston #36 and Hiram #38. The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation and this committee wish to thank each council, each companion, the Thrice Illustrious Masters Council, the Arts and Crafts Bazaar, S&C Clubs and the many other people who donated to the foundation during the past year. Companions, during the coming year I would like to see each council make a donation to the CMMRF and attempt to get at least one company or corporation to make a donation. Companions, let s do even more next year. Masons should always remember that Charity is the perfection of every virtue. Fraternally submitted, Hal Gregory (33), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) George Peters (19) Robert Yonce (23) Ron Elvis (36) Adopted. John T. Dickson (8) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We commend the Most Illustrious Grand Master for the manner he conducted the affairs of the Grand Council. We approve of his action on the By-Laws of the following Councils: Blake No. 19, Living Arch No. 32, Pinckney No. 27, Petros No. 11 and Union No. 5. We also approve the appointments of the following Grand Representatives: B. Keith Williams... Missouri John Feustal... Nevada The following Dual Memberships were approved: Paul C. Fleming... Aiken #23 John A. Johnson... Myrtle Beach #52 We concur with the Grand Illustrious Master in the appointment of the following: Cryptic Mason of the year Award... Doug Knauer Adult Leadership Award... Lee Duncan Ish Sodi Awards: Grand Elected Officer... Ron Elvis Grand Appointed Officer... Allen Chandler Hidden Work... Clifford R. Davis Out of State... Paul Friend (Florida) All of the recommendations appear to be in order if No. 7 meets the approval of the Finance Committee. Respectfully submitted, R. Henry Brown (25), Chairman Adopted. G. Ray Marsh (4) J. Gordon Cartrette (38)

90 90 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA 90 GRAND COUNCIL Estimate Spent Estimate General Grand Council Dues 1, , , Salaries: Grand Recorder 9, , , Grand Treasurer 1, , , Secretary 8, , , Annual Communication Expense 1, , * 1, Director of IRS - Social Security 1, , , Federal Employment Tax S. C. Employment Tax Bond - Council Officers Office Space Expense 3, , , Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance Telephone & Web Service Supplies: Saleable Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands Proceedings 1, , , Contingent Fund Apron & Case for M. I. Grand Master Regalia & Repair for Grand Officers M. I. Grand Master Travel & Miscellaneous 1, , Grand Recorder Travel & Miscellaneous Triennial Meeting: M. I. Grand Master Grand Recorder SE Area Meeting: M. I. Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Recorder Grand Treasurer Annual State-wide Educational Meeting Waynesville Summer Assembly Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite CMMRF Chairman Postage DeMolay Development & Extension Rainbow Girls * Money received from ticket sales REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of SC: We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010: TOTALS 36, , , , * -2, , ,596.45

91 91 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 91 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The cost reduction measures taken for the year 2008 were successful in significantly reducing our operating loss and we ended the year just $2, over budget. In the coming year we see three events impacting our operation and these are Item 1 - The need to cover this year's shortfall of $2,488.57; Item 2 - Make provision for the $.65 per capita increase approved by General Grand Council to take effect in 2010 and Item 3 - Allow for a further small reduction in membership. The budget for 2009 has been carefully reviewed line by line and trimmed wherever practical. It is our opinion and strong recommendation that the per capita charge be increased by a modest $2.00 which should result in a balanced operation for the year. We recommend that the Grand Recorder be authorized to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the expense of purchasing consumable supplies. We recommend approval of the annual reports referred to this Committee by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest funds at their discretion in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and insured Savings and Loan Certificates. We recommend that Grand Officers for whom travel allowances are authorized submit statements covering expenses based on $.15/mile and that the Grand Recorder be instructed to issue warrants against travel allowances only when supported by such statements. We recommend that if the M.I. Grand Master and/or the R.I. Deputy Grand Master is/are unable to attend the Southeastern York Rite Conference and the R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work and/or the R.I. Grand Captain of the Guard do attend, that the budgeted funds be given to the R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work and the R.I. Grand Captain of the Guard. We recommend continued assistance to CMMRF. We recommend the continued support of youth groups as contained in the Grand Council budget. We recommend that the Grand Secretary - Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton St., Columbia, S.C. for another year unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rental rate. We recommend that the M.I. Grand Master s recommendation to reprint the Council Ritual in-house be put on hold until such time as can be determined if it would infringe on Copyright Laws, and/or the monies are available. Fraternally submitted, Earl P. Hudgens (10), Chairman Adopted. Eric A. Meace (52) Jerry M. Owens (10)

92 Seated (L - R) Ted Burgess, Buck Jolley, Walt Sealy, Ron Elvis, Joe Parnell, Johnnie Morris, & Rev. Rodney Powell 2 nd Row (L - R) Tommy Blackwood, Smokey Brooks, Jerry Glenn, Glenn Green 3 rd Row (L - R) David L. Evans, Robert Elsner, Gerald Burton, Jim Phillips, Grenfell Leonard, Dick Wesner 92 Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina 92

93 93 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 93 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS ELECTED Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36)... M. I. Grand Master O. Walter Sealy (8)... R. I. Deputy Grand Master Joe Parnell (4)... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work G. Buck Jolley (42)... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard H. Ted Burgess (4)... R. I. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5)... M. I. Grand Recorder Rodney K. Powell (33)... R. I. Grand Chaplain APPOINTED Robert W. Brooks (23)... I. Grand Conductor of the Council A. Glenn Greene, III (38)... I. Grand Marshal Tommy Blackwood (1)... I. Grand Steward Jerry O. Glenn (10)... I. Grand Sentinel R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS David L. Evans (24)... First District Robert J. F. Elsner (16)... Second District Gerald Burton (32)... Third District Jim Phillips (42)... Fourth District Grenfell M. Leonard (25)... Fifth District Richard A. Wesner (52)... Sixth District INSTALLATION Most Puissant General Grand Master Joe Vale installed the newly elected and appointed officers with MI. Companion Gordon Cartrette, as Grand Marshal. RP Companion Douglas Soltow was the Installing Grand Chaplain. PRESENTATION OF APRON AND CASE The Most Illustrious Grand Master s Apron and Case were presented to M.I. Companion Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. by M.I. George R. Peters the retiring M.I. Grand Master. REMARKS OF THE M.I. GRAND MASTER, ELECT MI Companion Ronald thanked everyone for the confidence placed in him by electing him for the office of MI Grand Master. He thanked everyone for all of their support.

94 94 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 94 R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS FIRST DISTRICT David L. Evans (24)... PO Box 323, Johnsonville, SC Enoch #1- Charleston Petros #11 Orangeburg Winyah #24 Georgetown Allendale #28 - Hampton SECOND DISTRICT Robert J. F. Elsner (16) Betsy... 8 Abbeville St., Due West, SC Union #5- Columbia DeSaussure #16 Abbeville Oriental #17 Newberry Maxwell #21 Greenwood Aiken #23 Aiken THIRD DISTRICT Gerald Burton (32) Sue... PO Box 254, LaFrance, SC Adoniram #2 Laurens Wynne #4 - Anderson Alpha #10 Greenville Living Arch #32 - Clemson Pickens #34 Easley FOURTH DISTRICT Jim Phillips (42) Raymoth Ridgeway Rd., Gaffney, SC Absolom Cody #8 York Blake #19 Spartanburg Jacob T. Barron #22 Chester Pinckney #27 Union Potter #42 Gaffney FIFTH DISTRICT Grenfell M. Leonard (25) Esther Red Maple Rd., Kershaw, SC Excelsior #9 Chesterfield Seymour #15 Sumter Lafayette #25 Camden Witherspoon #33 Lancaster Acme #47 Kershaw SIXTH DISTRICT Richard A. Wesner (52) Franza Morton Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC Cephas #13 Florence Marlboro #29 Bennettsville Kingston #36 Conway Hiram #38 Marion Myrtle Beach #52 Myrtle Beach NAMES & ADDRESSES OF LIVING M. I. PAST GRAND MASTERS William R. Logan (21) Shirley Hulsey Dr., Greenwood SC * John H. Scogin (19) Vicksburg, Sachse TX Harold W. Rhodes, Sr. (18) Eva Eden Terrace, Rock Hill SC Wilson C. Hardee (24) Dell... P. O. Box 65, Johnsonville SC J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Outlook Rd., Galivants Ferry SC J. Frank Gilliland (32) S. Elm St., Pendleton SC Robert D. Yonce (23)... P. O. Box 338, Ridge Spring SC * Vernon A. Amick (5) Violet E. Boundary St #111, Chapin SC T. Henry Waldrep (32) Brenda Waldrep Dr., Westminster SC * G. Ray Marsh (4) Mary Ann... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC * J. C. Hubbard, Jr., (32) Margaret Downs Blvd., #A214, Clemson SC Joseph L. McGee (5) Mary Upland Dr., Columbia SC Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Elizabeth Sunshine Ln., Laurens SC Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (10) Nancie N. Martin Rd., Easley SC Laland D. Lowie (4) Frances Frampton St., Anderson SC * Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (23) Betty Joyce Branch Rd., Aiken SC Douglas G. Lee (42) Sherri Nancy Ln., Gaffney SC Phillip G. Russell (1) Sybil Langridge Dr., Charleston SC Charles E. Mackey (47) Skeeter E. Richland St. Kershaw SC Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) Sandra... P. O. Box 1032, Bamberg SC W. Penn Colvin (22) Ann... P. O. Box 211, Chester SC Hal Gregory (33) Priscilla... P.O. Box 246, Fort Lawn SC Gary B. Hinson (23)... 4 Bolin Ct., N. Augusta SC * R. Henry Brown (25) Nettie Leese Veterans Rd., Columbia SC Bobby J. Sprouse (19)... PO Box 409, Roebuck SC * Johnnie T. Morris (5) Judy... PO Box 7463, Columbia SC Robert W. Kendrick (10) Lynn... PO Box 102, Fountain SC * G. Kent Elkins (10) Linda Wembley Dr., Greenville SC Roy Alsbrooks (15) Loring Mill Rd, Sumter SC John T. Dickson (8) Nancy Adkins Rd., York, SC George R. Peters (19) Kimberly Meagan Dr., Moore, SC * HONORARY PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER

95 95 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced the following appointments for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Don S. Blair (19) Lloyd Christopher (1) AUDITING: Doug Lee (42) Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10) R. Henry Brown (25) BROKEN TRIANGLE: Rodney K. Powell (33), Chairman Haywood Fowler (36) Hugh J. Bickley (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5) BY-LAWS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Robert D. Yonce (23) William R. Logan (21) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (42), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (5) Hal Gregory (33) Albert J. Wyatt (8) Howard T. Burgess (4) L. Aubrey Haynes (4) R. Henry Brown (25) CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION: Hal Gregory (33), Chairman O. Walt Sealy (8), DGM Joe Parnell (4), GPCW G. Buck Jolley (42), GCG Douglas G. Lee (42) Robert Kendrick (10) DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS: W. Penn Colvin (22), Chairman Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) DISTRIBUTION OF WORK: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman, O. Walt Sealy (8), DGM Joe Parnell (4), GPCW G. Buck Jolley (42), GCG Ronnie Winn (28) {#1} Mike Baughman (5) {# 2} T. Henry Waldrep (32) {#3} Grady Lanier (27) {#4} Hal Gregory (33) {#5} J. Gordon Cartrette (38) {#6} FINANCE: Earl Hudgens, Jr. (10), Chairman Eric A. Meace (52) Jerry M. Owens (10) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Robert Kendrick (10) Charles E. Mackey (47) HONORARY PAST M. I. GRAND MASTERS: T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (19) Joseph L. McGee (5) JURISPRUDENCE: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman William Logan (21) R. Henry Brown (25) Richard A. Wesner (52) Douglas Lee (42) G. Ray Marsh (4) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (21), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) G. Kent Elkins (10) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (23) Floyd W. Goff (25) Jerry Holt (15) Norman E. Wood (28) Albert J. Wyatt (8) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (10), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (19) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) MEMBERSHIP: T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman O. Walt Sealy (8), DGM Joe Parnell (4), GPCW G. Buck Jolley (42), GCG David L. Evans (24){#1} Robert J. F. Elsner (16) {# 2} Gerald Burton (32) {#3} Jim Phillips (42) {#4} Grenfell M. Leonard (25) {#5} Richard A. Wesner (52) {#6} PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: T. Henry Waldrep (32), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (5) Eric Meace (52) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Earl Hudgens (10), Chairman Eric A. Meace (52) Jerry M. Owens (10) Howard T. Burgess (4) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: W. Penn Colvin (22), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (5) Larry Dempsey (11) Eric A. Meace (52) TIME AND PLACE: Robert Kendrick (10), Chairman Carl Truesdale (25) Richard W. Sealy (8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman Jay Adam Pearson (19) YORK RITE HISTORY: Rhett Adams (33), Chairman Paul Graham (5) Gerald Carver (17) Don Burbidge (1)

96 96 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 96 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: Your Committee on Unfinished Business reports that all matters properly coming before this Annual Assembly have received due consideration. Fraternally submitted, Adopted. J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman Jay Adam Pearson (19) ADJOURNMENT The Grand Council closed at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, with prayer by Rodney Powell until the next Annual Assembly to be held in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 15, Ronald T. Elvis Sr. (36) M. I. Grand Master ATTEST: Johnnie T. Morris M. I. Grand Recorder

97 SUBORDINATE COUNCILS, THEIR LOCATIONS, ETC. NO. NAME LOCATION TIME OF MEETING I. MASTER RECORDER ADDRESS 1 Enoch Charleston Third Tuesday 7:30 Roy C Triplett Lloyd F Christopher 2931 Foxhall Rd Charleston SC Adoniram Laurens Second Monday 7:30 Charles T Ware II William B Noffz 403 Fairview Rd Apt 5 Laurens SC Wynne Anderson Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Charles T Morgan H Ted Burgess 114 Susie Road Belton SC Union Columbia Second Wednesday 8:00 John R Marcucci John A Bearden 330 Rose Dr West Columbia SC Absolom Cody York Third Monday 7:30 Barry L Bruce Jon G Lindsey 4483 Summerlin Pl Rock Hill SC Excelsior Cheraw Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Jonathan E Kroepel William L Wicker 100 State Road Cheraw SC Alpha Greenville Second Monday 7:30 Terry S Pruitt Earl P Hudgens Jr 545 N Martin Rd Easley SC Petros Orangeburg Second Tuesday 8:00 Mark L Wilson Dana P Rickards 5411 Bamberg Rd Cope SC Cephas Florence Second Monday 7:30 Sam Tennyson Robert J Bean Sr PO Box 5059 Florence SC Seymour Sumter Second Tuesday 8:00 Zebulon V Morgan III Lawrence Craig Cagle 850 Gray Fox Trail Sumter SC DeSaussure Abbeville Fourth Monday 7:30 Jason C Roach George F Peet 176 Orchard Park Dr Greenwood SC Oriental Newberry Second Monday 7:30 James E Boozer Ralph F Bryan 2221 Wilson Rd Newberry SC Blake Spartanburg Second Monday 7:30 Martin W Farwell Walter H Johnson PO Box 70 Mayo SC Maxwell Greenwood Second Monday 7:30 Bob Walters Gene Ouzts 310 Marietta Dr Greenwood SC Jacob T. Barron Chester Third Thursday 7:30 Earl P Black W Penn Colvin PO Box 211 Chester SC Aiken Aiken First Tuesday 8:00 Edward C Wilson Gary B Hinson 4 Bolin Ct N Augusta SC Winyah Georgetown Fourth Tuesday 8:00 James G Kellar Wilson Hardee PO Box 65 Johnsonville SC Lafayette Camden Third Tuesday 7:30 Christopher C Watkins Carl R Truesdale 2125 Airline Dr Camden SC Pinckney Union Second Monday 7:30 Zach Arthur Dean Tollison 1957 Jonesville Hwy Union SC Allendale Hampton Third Thursday 7:30 Joseph Rutland Ronald G Winn 605 Shaw Dr Hampton SC Marlboro Bennettsville Second Tuesday 7:30 Richard Hubbard Patrick Coxe 218 Cypress Lane Bennettsville SC Living Arch Clemson Second Tuesday 7:30 Robert G McCall J Frank Gilliland 411 S Elm St Pendleton SC Witherspoon Lancaster Third Tuesday 7:30 Ruddy E Shipton J Frank Phillips 3829 Mining Rd Kershaw SC Pickens Easley First Tuesday 7:30 Gregory L Marshall Clarence Elton Turner 147 Summit Dr Easley SC Kingston Conway Fourth Monday 7:30 Charles Webster Kenneth R Brackens 2742 Cultra Rd Conway SC Hiram Marion Third Tuesday 7:30 Robert Norton Robert J Bean Jr 1807 Old River Rd Fork SC Potter Gaffney First Thursday 7:30 Steven D Hames Gary B Jolley 526 Filter Plant Rd Gaffney SC Acme Kershaw First Tuesday 7:00 Melvin Byrd Charles Mackey 209 E Richland St Kershaw SC Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach First Wednesday 7:30 Ronald E McGonigal Norman L Neitzel 92 Dubose Loop Murrells Inlet SC GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 97

98 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Name Near South Carolina Address GRAND COUNCIL Name Near Other Jurisdictions Address Robert H Jackson Jr Rock Hill SC Edenvale Rd Alabama John H Hicks Sr Florence AL Colonial Dr William L Wicker Cheraw SC State Rd Alaska Lewis A Garrett Kodiak AK Box 2233 Aubrey L Fowler Anderson SC Woodside Ave Arizona Clifford L Counter Yuma AZ S 22nd St William A Moseley Spartanburg SC Quail Dr Arkansas Sumner Brashears Huntsville AR P O Drawer B Marvin O Burton Walhalla SC Quail Haven Dr California Donald C Briggs Auburn CA Jay Pl Joe Lee Humphries Gaffney SC Stonecrest Ln Eastern Canada John R Leadbetter Moncton NB Canada St George Blvd E1E 3Y3 Larry S Rhodes Westminster SC Robert Grant Dr Ontario Canada Douglas A Dale Kingston ON Canada 325 Willingdon Ave K7L 4J3 J Frank Gilliland Pendleton SC S Elm St Western Canada Harold R Horn Saskatoon SK 2121 Ewart Ave S5J 1X8 J Gordon Cartrette Aynor SC P O Box 398 Colorado Michael L McMilland Pueblo CO Amherst Joseph L McGee Columbia SC Upland Drive Connecticut Charles A McCollum Stratford CT Huntington Rd Dean Tollison Union SC Jonesville Hwy Delaware John N Phillos Georgetown DE S Bedford St John H Pearson N Charleston SC Nantuckett Ave Dist Of Cola Paul D Gleason Upper Marlboro MD Grand Haven Ave R Henry Brown Columbia SC Veterans Rd England & Wales Noel S Moores Esher Surrey England Knoll House Claremont AveKT10 9JE G Ray Marsh Lexington SC P O Box 2185 Florida Francis L Dancy Ft Pierce FL P O Box 457 Charles E Mackey Kershaw SC E Richland St France George Peters Moore SC Meagan Dr Georgia Rodney A Couch Athens GA Dove Valley Dr Lloyd F Christopher Charleston SC Foxhall Rd Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D G Kent Elkins Greenville SC Wembley Dr Idaho Frank W Allen Pocatello ID P O Box 99 Robert J Bean Sr Florence SC PO Box 5059 Illinois J Garrie Burr Mahomet IL S East St Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC PO Box 7724 Indiana Charles V Horton Munster IN Monroe Ave William R Logan Greenwood SC Hulsey Dr Iowa John Harris Watts Grand Junction IA P O Box 107 D Samuel Tennyson Florence SC Took Place Kansas Barry G Albin Kansas City KS N 5th Don S Blair Boiling Springs SC Indian Summer Ln Kentucky Robert Jordan Bowling Green KY Pebblewood Ct Mark Ben Cable Rock Hill SC Crows Nest Louisiana Clayton A Wolfe Harvey LA Redwood Dr Robert Lacer Clarks Hill SC Deersprings Rd Maine David E Wigley Scarborough ME Old Blue Point Rd Gerald L Carver Waterloo SC Ridgewood Harbor Rd Maryland Robert H McWilliams Cambridge MD Jenkins Creek Rd L Craig Cagle Sumter SC Gray Fox Tr Massachusetts John C Sutterley Whitman MA Winslow Cir Andrew J Williams Jr Great Falls SC Richburg Rd Michigan Brian K Himes Eastpointe MI Laetham Ave Earl P Hudgens Jr Easley SC N Martin Rd Minnesota Barnes A Sharitt Jr So St Paul MN th Ave S 98 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 98

99 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Name Near South Carolina Address GRAND COUNCIL Name Near Other Jurisdictions Address J Sam Burton Walhalla SC Coffee Rd Mississippi A J Tullos Columbus MS Old Yorkville Rd Apt C3 B. Keith Williams Griffin GA Wynterhall Dr Missouri Roy N Thomas Belton MO E 187th St James E Duckett Union SC PO Box 689 Montana Loren E Sigman Dillon MT P O Box 587 Robert D Yonce Ridge Spring SC P O Box 338 Nebraska Merlin L Pedersen Omaha NE Mormon Bridge Rd Marcus L Burdette Iva SC Old Bell Rd Nevada John Feustal Las Vegas NV Sunken Reef Circle Christopher Grantham Fountain Inn SC Autumn Leaf Ln New Hampshire Bernard R Watkins Troy NH W Hill Rd Johnnie L Bolt Laurens SC Sunshine Ln New Jersey Herman A Schmidt Union NJ Gregory Ave Jerry M Owens Greenville SC Riley Rd New Mexico Carl B Berghofer Jr Santa Fe NM Rt 6 Box 507 #20 Phillip G Russell Charleston SC Langridge Dr New York Leon B Weinstein Bronx NY Baychester Ave Robert W Kendrick Fountain Inn SC PO Box 102 North Carolina Douglas S Moore Monroe NC Chambwood Dr Hal Gregory Ft Lawn SC P O Box 246 North Dakota Troy D Eck Clarksville TN Haggard Dr Carl R Truesdale Camden SC Airline Drive Ohio Thomas F Logan Jr Walbridge OH Ayers Rd Gary B Hinson N Augusta SC Bolin Ct Oklahoma Rodney Clark Guthrie OK Birdcreek Ln Dana P Rickards Cope SC Bamberg Rd Oregon John H Smith North Bend OR th St Ronald Elvis Sr Conway SC Hwy 701 S Pennsylvania Duane C Robb Johnstown PA Berkey Dr Larry Dempsey Sr Bamberg SC PO Box 1032 Philippines Fernando V Pascua Jr Quezon City ppine Isle 5 Miami St Cubao John T Davis Sumter SC Peach Orchard Rd Portugal Bobby J Sprouse Roebuck SC P O Box 409 Rhode Island Richard A Fisher Sr Charlestown RI P O Box 817 Terry C Shaver Newberry SC Belfast Rd South Dakota Larry Hofmeister Pierre SD N Fir Eric A Meace Myrtle Beach SC Brookgreen Dr Scotland Lawrence Read Perth Scotland 100 Hay Street PH1 5HP Jay A Pearson Lyman SC Crescent St Tennessee James E Conner Maryville TN Sevierville Rd Sam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC India Hook Rd Apt Texas Thomas C Snedecor Houston TX Nassau Bay Dr Douglas G Lee Gaffney SC Nancy Ln Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT E English Way C Todd Schofield Lexington SC Nazareth Rd Vermont James E Selleck Salisbury VT Moosalamoo Club Rd T B Clark Jr W Columbia SC Exum Dr Virginia (RAM) Harry C Young Danville VA Lady Astor Pl Apt 3 N Haskell Brabham Lexington SC Laurel St Washington Charles P Towne Tacoma WA S 46th St L Aubrey Haynes Sr Winnsboro SC Kingswood Dr W Va (RAM) David M Smith Kearneysville WV Rt 1 Box 159 Tony Bizakis Rock Hill SC Stephanie Ln Wisconsin William L Kastman Kenosha WI Wilson Rd T Henry Waldrep Westminster SC Waldrep Dr Wyoming Donald L York Douglas WY E Antelope Rd 99 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 99

100 100 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA 100 GRAND RECORDERS Grand Council Grand Recorder Address Gen Gr Council David A. Grindle Boise ID PO Box 138 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL PO Box Alaska David A Hunt Anchorage AK PO Box Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR PO Box 1207 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA Elm Ave Canada: Eastern H C Lindsay Woodhams Halifax NS Kearney Lake Rd B3M 4E7 Ontario Charles Meldrum Stirling ON 26 Tanner Dr K0K 3E0 Western Donald B Russell Calgary AB th Ave SW T3E 0Z1 Colorado Gerald A Ford Arvada CO W 69th Way Connecticut Charles B Fowler Jr Windsor CT Elaine Mary Dr Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Howard F Coleman King George VA Cedar Hill Ln England & Wales T J Lewis London England, Mark Mason's Hall, 86 St James' St SW1A 1PL Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL PO Box 2740 France Jean-Claude Guichard Clermont-Ferrand France 31 Rue Blaise Pascal Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA Mulberry St Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D Hawaii Cletis M Ching Kaneohe HI Apuakea Pl Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Dick J Carroll Pekin IL Sunset Dr Indiana Austin C Gray Jr Martinsville IN E Morgan St Iowa John Harris Watts Grand Junction IA PO Box 107 Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY Frankford Rd Louisiana Timothy J Riley Ringgold LA Beckham's Camp Rd Maine Robert D Chaput Hampden ME Hillside Dr Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Baltimore MD Playfield St Massachusetts John B McCulloch Jr Weymouth MA Old Forge Rd Michigan Donald L Himes Washington Twp MI Cooper Creek Dr Minnesota Stanley Morrill Fergus Falls MN PO Box 401 Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A. Troxel Jr Blue Springs MO NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT PO Box 824 Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE S 26th St Nevada Russell M Wilde Carson City NV Meadowbrook Ln New Hampshire Arnold M Ashley Dover NH PO Box 246 New Jersey Stephen Lutz Rahway NJ Kline Pl New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM PO Box New York Paul B Matthews Buchanan NY Third St North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC PO Box North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND PO Box 9544 Ohio Merlyn E Meredith Euclid OH E 286th St Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK PO Box 1223 Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR PO Box 767 Pennsylvania Freeman Z Frey III Harrisburg PA PO Box 4221 Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St Portugal Antonio Gameiro Lebre Lisbon Portugal Rua Joao Saraiva 13-3 Rhode Island Kenneth M Long Pawtucket RI Broadway #403 Scotland Grahame J Smith Edinburgh Scotland 23 St John St EH8 8DG South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC PO Box 7463 South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD E Pioneer Tr #2 Tennessee David T Hart Nashville TN PO Box Texas Orville L O'Neill Waco TX PO Box 296 Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT S 4900 West Vermont Donald C Brown Barre VT East Road - Berlin Washington Forrest A Ryan Monroe WA th Ave SE Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI Sunset Dr Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY Hidalgo Dr

101 101 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 101 MINUTES THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER S COUNCIL A Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters was duly opened with prayer at 12:20 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina, with 57 members and candidates signing the registers including the following officers: Douglas G. Lee {4}... T. I. Master Hal Gregory {5}... T. I. Senior Warden * T. Henry Waldrep... T. I. Junior Warden Lawrence Schoff {2}... T. I. Steward Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM {2}... T. I. Treasurer-Recorder Jerry O. Glenn {3}... T. I. Sentinel * Pro Tem T. I. Treasurer-Recorder read petitions for the following: H. Walker Babb Larry J. Granger Terry S. Pruitt Tony Bizakis James E. Haselden Melvin Sinclair, Jr Barry L. Bruce Jon G. Lindsey J. Charles Webster Joel E. Casey Zebulon Vance Morgan III David E. Haynes John W. Eudy James R. Phillips Otto W Haversat Jr Daryn L. Evans Victor Dewey Phillips Mark Linder Wilson (Absent-carry over to next year) A degree team consisting of the following Thrice Illustrious Masters conferred the Order on the above named candidates who were present: Eric A. Meace... King David Gary B. Hinson... Junior Warden Ronald Elvis... Master Ronald Elvis... Steward Lawrence E. Schoff... Senior Warden Jerry O Glenn... Sentinel TIM Doug Lee asked that all Past Thrice Illustrious Masters (8) to stand and be recognized. He then asked his officers to stand and then asked all Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters (10) to stand and be given a hearty welcome. TIM Doug Lee then recognized Most Ill George Peters, M IGM and he made a few remarks. TIM Doug Lee then recognized MW Sam Tennyson, PGM and noted that 3 DDGM were in attendance. (Bob Bean, Zeb Morgan & Buck Jolley) Minutes of February 23, 2008 were approved as printed in the 2008 Proceedings and it being in the hands of the members. A motion was made and duly seconded to pay all bills found to be due and correct. (50.00 Square & Compass, $10.00 to scgyr web site, all monies left after all bills are paid are to be forwarded to Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation, with the exception of the $10,000 CD.) Adopted The Report of the, PTIM Treasurer-Recorder was then read. Adopted The Report of the Audit Committee was then read. Adopted The Nominating Committee, consisting of PTIM R. Henry Brown and PTIM Joseph L. McGee then proposed the following Companions. All were elected to serve this Thrice Illustrious Master s Council, for the ensuing year: Hal Gregory {5}... T. I. Master * Robert V. Pinkston {1} (Henry Waldrep S.I.)... T. I. Senior Warden Lawrence Schoff {2}... T. I. Junior Warden Jerry O. Glenn {3}... T. I. Steward Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM {2}... T. I. Treasurer-Recorder Robert J. Bean Sr. {6}... T. I. Sentinel The above named were elected by acclamation and installed by PTIM T. Henry Waldrep assisted by PTIM Eric Meace as Marshal.

102 102 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 102 T.I.M. Gregory then appointed the following Companions to serve on the following Committees for the ensuing year: Audit Committee: PTIM R. Henry Brown, Chairman; PTIM Joseph L. McGee Nominating Committee: PTIM R. Henry Brown, Chairman; PTIM Joseph L. McGee Installing Committee: PTIM T. Henry Waldrep, Chairman; PTIM Eric A. Meace A motion was made and duly seconded that after this year to hold our meetings on the 4 th Saturday of March unless it was on Easter Weekend and then it would be the 3 rd weekend in March if agreeable with all of the Bodies involved. Adopted. TIM Hal Gregory thanked the members of the Council for honoring him. The Thrice Illustrious Masters Council was then closed at 1:25 p.m. with prayer. Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM T.I. Treasurer-Recorder Douglas G. Lee T. I. Master, Presiding Hal Gregory T. I. Master, Elected REPORT OF THE TREASURER-RECORDER Thrice Illustrious Master's Council of South Carolina I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008: January 1, 2008 Balance: Cash on Hand... $ st Reliance (CD 0142)... 10, st Reliance Interest (CD 0142) Total... $ 10, RECEIPTS December 31, 2008 Received from 17 Candidates... $ Jewels & Rituals st Reliance Interest: (CD# 0142) st Reliance Interest: (CD# 1347) Total... $ 10, DISBURSEMENTS December 31, 2008 Square & Compass (Ck# 2369)... $ Grand York Rite (Supplies) CMMRF interest on CD Total to Account for... $ 10, December 31, 2008 Balance Cash on Hand... $ st Reliance (CD# 1347)... 10, st Reliance CD 1347 Interest Total... $ 10, Fraternally submitted, Adopted. Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM T.I. Treasurer-Recorder

103 103 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 103 STATISTICAL REPORT Members 1/1/ /23/2008 Candidates Losses Total Membership 12/31/ REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE Thrice Illustrious Master's Council of South Carolina To: Thrice Illustrious Master s Council of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the T.I. Treasurer-Recorder of the T. I. M. Council of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer-Recorder, as of December 31, 2008 is as follows: First Reliance (CD# )... $ 10, Cash on Hand Total... $10, Fraternally submitted, R. Henry Brown, PTIM Chairman Adopted. Joseph L. McGee, PTIM PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER S OF THIS COUNCIL * L. C. Ripley {1} 1988 R. Henry Brown {5} * 1964 S. A. Bannister {3} * 1989 Marvin N. DeYoung {2} * 1965 George H. Rodgers {1} * 1990 William E. Fuller, Jr. {2} * 1966 Thomas A. Bolt {3} * 1991 Alfred Allsbrook {5} * 1967 John H. Wynn {1} 1992 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. {3} * 1968 Robert C. Thomas {1} 1993 Joseph L. McGee {2} * 1969 J. L. Kemp {2} * 1994 Thomas F. Watkins {3} * 1970 George W. Romanstine {2} * 1995 Robert C. Hopple {2} 1971 W. Jay Horne {2} 1996 J. Gordon Cartrette {6} * 1972 Hugh N. Layne {4} 1997 Lloyd F. Christopher {1} * 1973 William S. Tyler {1} 1998 T. Henry Waldrep {3} 1974 Vernon A. Amick {2} 1999 Richard L. Harding {4} * 1975 Claude D. Robertson {4} * 2000 Everette T. Deitz {2} * 1976 W. N. Bradford {5} 2001 Johnnie T. Morris {2} * 1977 Robert F. Secrest {2} 2002 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} * 1978 John B. Maxey {2} 2003 Phillip G. Russell {1} * 1979 Willard F. Bond, Jr. {2} 2004 William R. Logan {2} * 1980 J. B. McGuirt {5} 2005 J. Frank Gilliland {3} * 1981 T. Scott Godfrey {4} 2006 Eric A. Meace {6} * 1982 Richard C. Curry {2} 2007 James J. Holmes (4) * 1983 Andrew C. Gramling {1} 2008 Douglas G. Lee (4) 1984 Carlen Hardy {2} * 1985 J. D. Penley, Jr. {4) 1986 Sam L. Grant, Jr. {4} * 1987 Mendel C. Jeanes {2} * Deceased

104 104 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTED Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36)... M. I. Grand Master 4404 Hwy 701 S., Conway 29527, Phone (843) O. Walter Sealy (8)... R. I. Deputy Grand Master 3250 Pinetuck Lane, Rock Hill 29730, Phone (803) (Barbara) Joe Parnell (4)... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work 109 Edgewood Dr., Williamston 29697, Phone (864) (Vicky) G. Buck Jolley (42)... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard 526 Filter Plant Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) (Peggy) H. Ted Burgess (4)... R. I. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) (Mary) Johnnie T. Morris (5)... M. I. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) (Judy) Rodney K. Powell (33)... R. I. Grand Chaplain 30 Spring Valley Ct., Aiken 29803, Phone (803) (Angela) APPOINTED Robert W. Brooks (23)... I. Grand Conductor of the Council 921Robinhood Trail, Aiken Phone (803) (Virginia) A. Glenn Greene, III (38)... I. Grand Marshal 815 Bethea Ext., Latta 29565, Phone (843) (Beth) Tommy Blackwood (1)... I. Grand Steward PO Box 60998, N. Charleston 29419, Phone (843) Jerry O. Glenn (10)... I. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) (Celia) R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS David L. Evans (24)... First District PO Box 323, Johnsonville 29558, Phone (843) Robert J. F. Elsner (16)... Second District 8 Abbeville St., Due West 29639, Phone (864) (Betsy) Gerald Burton (32)... Third District PO Box 254, LaFrance 29656, Phone (864) (Sue) Jim Phillips (42)... Fourth District 103 Ridgeway Road, Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) (Raymoth) Grenfell M. Leonard (25)... Fifth District 2007 Red Maple Rd., Kershaw 29067, Phone (803) (Esther) Richard A. Wesner (52)... Sixth District 108 Morton Circle, Myrtle Beach 29579, Phone (843) (Franza) OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL Joe Vale... Most Puissant General Grand Master 3609 Southwood Dr., Gastonia, NC 28056, Phone: (704) (Genie) Douglas L. Soltow... R. P. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand Master PO Box 6, New Bern, NC 28563, Phone: (252) (Sharon) David A. Grindle... Right Puissant General Grand Recorder PO Box 138, Boise, Idaho 83701, Phone: (208)

105 105 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 105 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA ONE- HUNDRED SECOND ANNUAL CONCLAVE Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 8 & 10, 2009, A O 891 OFFICIATING William R. Hall, R E Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Recorder ELECTED Haywood Fowler, R E Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Recorder

106 106 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTED Sir Knight William R. Hall (21)... R. E. Grand Commander 505 Farrs Rd., Easley 29640, Phone (864) (Mary Ann) Sir Knight Haywood Fowler (25)... V. E. Deputy Grand Commander 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463, Phone (910) (Darla) Sir Knight C. Todd Schofield (2)... E. Grand Generalissimo 1146 Nazareth Rd., Lexington, SC 29073, Phone (803) (Julia) Sir Knight Jack Holmes (18)... E. Grand Captain General 105 Redbud Lane, Gaffney, SC 29340, Phone (864) (Freida) Sir Knight D. Samuel Tennyson (15)... R. E. Grand Treasurer 999 Took Place, Florence 29505, Phone (843) (Velma) Sir Knight Johnnie T. Morris (2)... R. E. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia , Phone (803) (Judy) APPOINTED Sir Knight Steve Phillips (21)... E. Grand Senior Warden 3009 Farrs Bridge Rd., Easley 29640, Phone (864) (Jan) Sir Knight L. Craig Cagle (20)... E. Grand Junior Warden 850 Gray Fox Trail, Sumter 29154, Phone (803) (Edwina) Sir Knight Hugh J. Bickley (2)... E. Grand Prelate 120 Leyden Lane, Columbia 29210, Phone (803) (Dale) Sir Knight Walter Cal Disher (9)... E. Grand Standard Bearer 174 Mims Rd., Harleyville 29448, Phone (843) (Laura) Sir Knight Michael Broom (2)... E. Grand Sword Bearer 201 North Ridge Rd., Columbia 29223, Phone (803) (Susan) Sir Knight Bill Martin (1)... E. Grand Warder 115 Queensbury Circle, Goose Creek 29445, Phone (843) (Karen) Sir Knight Jerry O. Glenn (4)... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) (Celia) DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Sir Knight Mark L. Wilson (9)... First District 171 Spiderlily Lane, St. Matthews 29135, Phone (803) (Jennifer) Sir Knight William A. Driver (14)... Second District 43 Suffolk Dr., Aiken 29803, Phone (803) (Gloria) Sir Knight James A. Scott, III (4)... Third District PO Box 9285, Greenville 29604, Phone (864) (Joy) Sir Knight Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (16)... Fourth District 632 Bob Little Rd., Jonesville 29353, Phone (864) (Brenda) Sir Knight Roger D. Sims (19)... Fifth District 1936 Rondo Lane, Lancaster 29720, Phone (803) (Linda) Sir Knight Bobby J. Fisher (10)... Sixth District 2212 Boyd St., Darlington 29532, Phone (843) (Judy) GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS Sir Knight William H. Koon, II... M. E. Grand Master 7200 Slabtown Rd, Columbus Grove, OH , Phone (419) Sir Knight Robert E. Burleson... R. E. Southeastern Department Commander Delaware Woods Ln., Orlando, FL , Phone (407) Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker... M. E. Grand Recorder 5909 W. Loop S., Suite 495, Bellaire, TX , Phone (713)

107 107 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 107 William R. Hall R. E. GRAND COMMANDER PRESIDING March 10, 2009

108 108 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 108 Haywood Fowler R. E. GRAND COMMANDER ELECTED March 10, 2009

109 109 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 109 HORACE HAYWOOD FOWLER RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER Horace Haywood Fowler was born in Florence, S. C. on June 16, 1953, the youngest of two children of the late Alice Lucille Wright and Brother Horace C Fowler of Tabor City, NC. He was educated in the public schools of Columbus County, NC and in 1973 graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, Field Crops Technology from the Agricultural Institute, NC State University. Currently, he is serving as Chairman of two powerful Committees The Agricultural Institute Alumni Committee and the AGI Alumni Scholarship Committee. Haywood is married to the former Darla Dean Faulk and has one child, a daughter, Kelly Adair Fowler Lovett, of Tabor City, North Carolina. He was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1974 and Ordained a Southern Baptist Minister in 1976 at New Life Baptist Church, Tabor City, NC. Haywood also received a Pastoral Ministries Degree from the Seminary Extension, Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, TN in 1980 and a BA Degree of Religion and Philosophy from the University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina College in Since being ordained as a Minister in 1976, Haywood has served as Pastor of four Baptist churches in and around Loris, SC and is the current Pastor of Open Door Baptist Church, Nakina, NC. For the past several years, he has hosted the annual Knights Templar Christmas Observance for Conway Commandery # 25 and Myrtle Beach Commandery # 22. He also works full time as a Rural Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service, Tabor City, NC, teaches part-time as a GED Instructor for Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, NC and is the owner of a 206-acre farm raising Flue-Cured Tobacco, Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, and Sweet Potatoes. Brother Fowler began his Masonic career in Loris Lodge No. 205, A.F.M., Loris, SC, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on September 30, He served as Worshipful Master in 1989 and has been serving as Secretary since January He is a staunch supporting member of the Master and Wardens Club of the 29 th Masonic District. Companion Fowler was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in Horry Chapter No. 48, Conway, SC in 1984, and served as High Priest in 1993 and again in He is also a dual member of Myrtle Beach Chapter No. 64 Royal Arch Chapter. Companion Fowler was appointed to serve the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of SC as Excellent Grand Chaplain in 1998 and has served continuously since then. He is a Life Sponsor of the Royal Arch Research Assistance Foundation. Companion Fowler was Greeted in Kingston Council No. 36, Royal and Select Masters, Conway, SC in 1984 and served as Illustrious Master in 1995, 1997, and again in He is also a dual member of Myrtle Beach Council No. 53 and a Life Sponsor of the Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation. SK Fowler was Dubbed and created a Knight Templar in Myrtle Beach Commandery No. 22 in 1984 and served as Eminent Commander in He is also a Charter member of Conway Commandery No. 25 and served as Eminent Commander in SK Fowler, who as one of the ministers from SC in February 1998, attended the Holy Land Pilgrimage, has since that time, been serving Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee. He was created and constituted a Knight Commander of the Temple, in Haywood has also served the Grand Commandery of SC in 2005 as Grand Representative of the Sixth District, and is Life Sponsor of the KTEF. SK Fowler is also a member of the following Appendant Masonic Bodies in SC: South Carolina Council No. 20. Knight Mason, (Life Member), Charles Town York Rite College No. 113 (Life Member); Chicora York Rite College # 200 (Charter Member), Palmetto Priory No. 54- KYCH, Grand Convention of Anointed High Priest of SC, Thrice Illustrious Masters Council of SC, Super Excellent Masters Council of SC, Horry Council for Allied Masonic Degrees No. 433: Cana Tabernacle No. XLIX of SC-HRAKTP, All Saint s Conclave-Red Cross of Constantine, Scottish Rite Bodies-Valley of Charleston, SC, Loris Eastern Star Chapter No. 106 and is a staunch supporter of the Youth Organizations associated with Masonry such as the Order of DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and the International Order of Rainbow for Girls.

110 110 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 110 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA OPENING SESSION Tuesday, March 10, 2009 The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort Hotel, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 8:30 A.M. ELECTED William R. Hall (21)... Grand Commander Haywood Fowler (25)... Deputy Grand Commander C. Todd Schofield (2)... Grand Generalissimo Jack Holmes (18)... Grand Captain General D. Samuel Tennyson, PGC (15)... Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PGC (2)... Grand Recorder APPOINTED Steve Phillips (21)... Grand Senior Warden L. Craig Cagle (20)... Grand Junior Warden Hugh J. Bickley (2)... Grand Prelate Walter Cal Disher (9)... Grand Standard Bearer Michael Broom (2)... Grand Sword Bearer Bill Martin (1)... Grand Warder Jerry O. Glenn (4)... Grand Sentinel DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Mark L. Wilson (9)... First District * William A. Driver (14)... Second District James A. Scott, III (4)... Third District Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (16)... Fourth District * Roger D. Sims (19)... Fifth District Bobby J. Fisher (10)... Sixth District PAST GRAND COMMANDERS * Vernon A. Amick (2) (Hon) * Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Richard W. Sealy (15) Harvie Bailey (1) * Sam L. Grant, Jr. (7) Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) Don S. Blair (3) * Richard L. Harding (18) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) N. Haskell Brabham (2) William B. Hadwin (23) * Clarence E. Turner (21) Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) H. Gregory Hiers (23) * Glenn R. Watts (19) H. Ted Burgess (11) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (17) (Hon) * Norman E. Wood (23) J. Sam Burton (17) G. Ray Marsh (11) (Hon) Richard A. Wesner (22) * Mark Ben Cable (15) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Thomas B. Clark, Jr. (10) Jerry M. Owens (4) * John T. Davis, Sr. (20) * R. Butler Satterfield (13) * Absent

111 111 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 111 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your committee submits the following report. We find there are 17 Grand Officers, 16 Right Eminent Past Grand Commanders, with 1 Honorary PGC and Representatives of 24 Constituent Commanderies present and entitled to vote in this Annual Conclave. Fraternally Submitted, R. Henry Brown (12), Chairman D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Albert Wyatt (15) Adopted. Douglas G. Lee (18) Hal Gregory (19) SUMMARY Grand Officers Present Past Grand Commanders Present Past Grand Commanders Honorary Present... 1 Number of Commanderies Number of Commanderies Represented Members, ,792 Members, ,993 Net Loss MOTIONS On motion of Haywood Fowler, It was RESOLVED, that the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Conclave be dispensed with, printed copies being in the hands of Sir Knights, and that they be approved as printed. On motion of C. Todd Schofield, It was RESOLVED, that all Sir Knights be invited to seats during this Conclave. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES WELCOMED The Grand Representatives were officially recognized and thanked for the service they were rendering to the York Rite. They were requested to communicate and convey to their respective Grand Jurisdiction all information that would be of interest. PAST GRAND COMMANDERS WELCOMED The Grand Commander asked all Past Grand Commanders to stand and were recognized and thanked for their advice and devoted service rendered in the past. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: No Appeals or Grievances were received during the year Therefore no action was necessary by this Committee and we are pleased to report that Peace and Harmony prevails among the craft. Fraternally submitted, Don S. Blair (3), Chairman Adopted. Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)

112 112 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Grand Commander announced the following committees for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Don S. Blair (3), Chairman Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) AUDITING: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman, Kent Elkins (4) Douglas Lee (18) BY-LAWS: J. Sam Burton (17), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (11) H. Ted Burgess (11) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman Don S. Blair (3) Richard A. Wesner (22) CHRISTIAN RELATIONS: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Albert Wyatt (15), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (2) Douglas G. Lee, (18) R. Henry Brown (15) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Hal Gregory (19) DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Jerry M. Owens (4) Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) John T. Davis (20) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman, Gary B. Hinson (14) Dana P. Rickards (13) DGHP Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (25), DGM Haywood Fowler (25), DGC Richard Wesner (22) W. Penn Colvin (7) John T. Davis (20) EYE FOUNDATION: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Leroy J. Delionbach (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) Richard A. Wesner (22) FINANCE: Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Earl Hudgens, Jr. (4) Eric Meace (22) HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS: T. B. Clark, Jr. (10), Chairman D. Samuel Tennyson (15) N. Haskell Brabham (2) Norman E. Wood (23) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) INVESTMENTS: William R. Hall (21), Grand Commander, Chairman Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Finance Committee D. Samuel Tennyson (15) G. Treasurer Haywood Fowler (25) Deputy Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris (2), G. Recorder Wayne Fowler (13) JURISPRUDENCE: Norman E. Wood (23) Chairman Richard A. Wesner (22) Lee Roy Bruce (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (5), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (2) G. Kent Elkins (4) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Floyd W. Goff (12) Jerry Holt (20) Norman E. Wood (23) Albert J. Wyatt (15) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (4), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (3) Robert W. Kendrick (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10) MEMBERSHIP: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25), DGC C. Todd Schofield (2), GG Jack Holmes (18), GCG Mark L. Wilson. (9) {#1} William A. Driver (14) {#2} James A. Scott III (4) {#3} Grady L. Lanier Jr. (16) {#4} Roger D. Sims (19) {#5) Bobby J. Fisher (10) {#6} NECROLOGY: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: T. Henry Waldrep (17), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) Eric Meace (22) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Eric A. Meace (22) Earl Hudgens (4) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Eric A. Meace (22), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) W. Penn Colvin (7) TACTICS AND UNIFORMS: John T. Davis Sr.(20), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25), DGC C. Todd Schofield (2), GG Jack Holmes (18), GCG Richard A. Wesner (22) J. Sam Burton, (17) C Bud Turner (21) TIME AND PLACE: Richard Sealy (15), Chairman Bob Kendrick (4) Carl Truesdale (4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: John T. Davis (20) Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman J. Sam Burton (17) YORK RITE HISTORY: Rhett Adams (19), Chairman Paul Graham (2) Gerald Carver (6) Don Burbidge (1)

113 113 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 113 ABSENCES NOTED Attention was called to the absence of Past Grand Commanders: Vernon A. Amick; Mark Ben Cable; John T. Davis, Sr.; Sam L. Grant; Richard L. Harding; Clarence Turner; Norman Wood; J. C. Hubbard; R. Butler Satterfield; Glenn R. Watts and Leroy J. Delionbach. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Alabama... D. Samuel Tennyson Arkansas... H. Gregory Hiers California... Robert J. Bean, Jr. Connecticut... Ronald G. Winn Delaware... Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. Florida... James J. Holmes Georgia... T. Henry Waldrep Illinois... Lloyd F. Christopher Indiana... Richard W. Sealy Italy... Richard A. Wesner Kansas... G. Kent Elkins Maryland... Robert J. Bean, Sr. Michigan... Roy W. Bailey Mississippi... Robert Lacer Missouri... Joseph Parnell Montana... Douglas G. Lee Nevada... H. Ted Burgess New York... O. Walt Sealy North Carolina... Johnnie T. Morris Oregon... William B. Hadwin Pennsylvania... Walter H. Johnson South Dakota... Gary B. Jolley Texas... T. B. Clark, Jr. Vermont... C. Todd Schofield Virginia... Ford M. Thornton, Jr. West Virginia... William J. Peeples, Jr. Wisconsin... Jerry M. Owens Wyoming... N. Haskell Brabham REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE 1... South Carolina... Charleston... James R. Chubb John Pearson Lloyd F. Christopher William F. Martin Harvie Bailey Phillip Russell 2... Columbia... Columbia... N. Haskell Brabham N. Haskell Brabham Todd Schofield Hugh J. Bickley Joseph L. McGee Rawl J. Scheibler Johnnie T. Morris Charles Schofield Michael Broom

114 114 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 114 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES (Cont. Pg 2) NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE 3... Spartanburg... Spartanburg... Martin Farwell Don S. Blair George Peters Douglas R. Knauer Walter H. Johnson Bobby J. Sprouse Allen Chandler 4... Greenville... Greenville... John W. Eudy Jerry M. Owens Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Jerry O. Glenn G. Kent Elkins Terry S. Pruitt Robert W. Kendrick J.W. Benjamin Hammond Jr. Melvin Sinclair Walter P. Davis 5... Greenwood... Greenwood... James R. Snipes William R. Logan Doug Amyx James R. Snipes Gordon E. Brown 6... Newberry... Newberry... Terry C. Shaver Gerald L. Carver Terry C. Shaver James W. Johnston 7... Chester... Chester... W. Penn Colvin W. Penn Colvin 8... Delphi... Bennettsville... None 9... Orangeburg... Orangeburg... Mark Wilson Dana P. Rickards Mark Wilson Walter Disher Steve Summers Florence... Florence... Robert J. Bean, Jr. Robert J. Bean, Sr. Tom B. Clark, Jr. J. Gordon Cartrette Robert J. Bean, Jr. Bobby J. Fisher Albert T. Messier Anderson... Anderson... Walter Westberry Howard T. Burgess G. Ray Marsh Walter Westberry Joe Parnell Michael Copeland Camden... Camden... Robert E. David Floyd W. Goff, Sr. R. Henry Brown Carl R. Truesdale L. Aubrey Haynes, Sr. Grenfell M. Leonard Melvin Byrd Delbert R. Hayden Grayden E. Watkins, Jr. Earl T. Nichols Laurens... Laurens... Johnnie L. Bolt Johnnie L. Bolt James A. Scott III R. Todd Rush

115 115 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 115 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES (Cont. Pg 3) NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE Aiken... Aiken... Joel E. Casey Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. Gary Hinson Ford Thornton, Jr. Robert W. Brooks Rob Lacer Robert Yonce Rock Hill... Rock Hill... William Summerville D. Samuel Tennyson Albert J. Wyatt John T. Dickson Robert H. Jackson, Jr. O. Walt Sealy Richard W. Sealy Jon G. Lindsey Barry L. Bruce Union... Union... H. Walker Babb Grady L. Lanier, Jr. Jerry Willard, Jr S. Maner Martin... Clemson... L. Joe Granger J. Sam Burton Bruce Alexander T. Henry Waldrep Thomas E. Hayden, Jr. J. Frank Gilliland Gaffney... Gaffney... James R. Phillips Douglas G. Lee Gary N. Martin James J. Holmes Gary B. Jolley Todd Humphries Lancaster... Lancaster... Gilmore Blackmon Hal Gregory Sumter... Sumter... Zebulon Morgan C. Leroy Alsbrooks, Jr. L. Craig Cagle Easley... Easley... Stephen Phillips Roy W. Bailey William R. Hall Stephen R. Phillips Jerry L. Duncan Myrtle Beach... Myrtle Beach... Myron Creel Robert J. Bean, Sr. Eric A. Meace W. Eldred Johnson Richard A. Wesner Norman L. Neitzel Haywood Fowler Jimmie Graham Ronald McGonigal Hampton... Hampton... Robert Eberly Jr. Ronald G. Winn H. Gregory Hiers William J. Peeples, Jr. Wm. Benjamin Hadwin Elbert C. Jackson, Jr. James T. Luttrell Winyah... Georgetown... Robert Glenn David Evans Daryn Evans Conway... Conway... Danny Ivey Ronald T. Elvis Sr. William E. Clardy Haywood Fowler Kenneth Brackens

116 116 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 116 ADDRESS OF RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER WILLIAM ROBERT HALL To the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of The United States of America, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina, distinguished guests and all Sir Knights present, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the 102 nd Annual Conclave of the Knights Templar of South Carolina. I hope you have and will enjoy your stay here at the Landmark Resort Hotel. If any problem or situation arises to your dislike, please let me or the committee know and we will correct it. I would like to extend a hearty welcome to Most Excellent Companion Gary N. Martin, M.E. Grand High Priest and Most Illustrious Companion George R. Peters, M.I. Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina. It has indeed been my pleasure to meet and extend our friendship at each and every constituent body across the state. I also extend a Masonic and Templar welcome to Most Worshipful Brother Gerald L. Carver, Grand Master of Masons of South Carolina; thank you Sir for taking the time from your busy schedule to be with us today. STATE OF THE ORDER I am pleased to report that in this Grand Commandery and this Grand Jurisdiction, peace and harmony prevails in spite of the inactivity of members of Commanderies throughout this great state. Sir Knights, who are keeping their Commanderies alive and well, keep up the good work. NECROLOGY During 2008, 140 Sir Knights departed this earth for a better home above. We extend our condolences to their families and loved ones. MEMBERSHIP As I stated above Sir Knights, Some Commanderies in Our Grand Jurisdiction are hurting for active members. We need to put forth the effort to contact these members by telephone, letters, , or whatever to let them know they are needed and important for our existence; perhaps a better education program for the new or old members to better understand the degrees and orders of our beloved fraternity. DUAL MEMBERSHIP It was my pleasure this year to approve dual membership for Sir Knights: Paul C. Fleming to Aiken #14 John A. Johnson to Myrtle Beach #22 CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS There were no charters for New Commanderies issued during the last year. All dispensations were of a routine basis. BY-LAW CHANGES I approved by-law changes for the following Commanderies: Orangeburg #9 Spartanburg #3 S. Maner Martin #17 Union #16 Columbia #2 GRAND REPRESENTATIVIES It was my pleasure to approve the following Sir Knights to represent the Grand Commandery of South Carolina near their Grand Commanderies: Maryland Louis F. Bandell, Jr.

117 117 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 117 It was my pleasure to recommend the following Sir Knight to represent other Grand Commanderies near the Grand Commandery of South Carolina: Philippine Islands - David J. DeChant Sr. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE It is my pleasure to announce that the Holy Land Pilgrimage resumed last year and we had several Ministers to go abroad. Sir Knights, your help is required to continue this program. As in everything else, the cost of funding this program has increased and it is up to us to continue sponsoring and funding this worthy cause. CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVANCE Sir Knights, there is no better way to put Christ back in Christmas and to celebrate His birth than through the Christmas Observance and let the public know that we are a Christian organization. I hope that every Commandery has and will continue to participate. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION It is my pleasure to announce that several of the Commanderies report 100 percent participation in this important program. This Templar philanthropy is a blessing to those who cannot afford treatment or surgery to restore their eyesight. I hope that every Commandery in this state will be 100 percent in the next couple of years. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES I regret to report that due to circumstances at home and conflict at work I was not able to attend the Easter Sunrise Services or the Southeastern York Rite Conference. GRAND LODGE of SOUTH CAROLINA I had the pleasure to represent you at the 271st Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. Thank you, Most Worshipful Brother Carver for the invitation. VISITATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA March 20, Chester #7... Chester April 9... Columbia #2... Columbia April Greenville #4... Greenville April South Carolina #1... Charleston May 1... Gaffney # Gaffney May Piedmont YR College # Greenville June 4... Myrtle Beach #22... Myrtle Beach June 9... Spartanburg #3... Spartanburg June17... Hampton #19... Hampton June York Rite Bodies... Abbeville August 5... Aiken #14... Aiken August Florence #10... Florence August Camden # Camden Sept 2... Easley #21... Easley Sept 8... Greenwood #5... Greenwood Sept 9... Orangeburg #9... Orangeburg Sept Conway #25... Conway Sept Winyah #24... Georgetown Oct Union #16... Union Oct S. Maner Martin #17... Clemson Oct Anderson #11... Anderson Nov Newberry #6... Newberry

118 118 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 118 Nov Delphi #8... Bennettsville Nov Rock Hill #15... York Nov Laurens #13... Laurens Dec 9... Sumter #20... Sumter OUT OF STATE VISITATIONS March 16, 17 &18... North Carolina GYR... Hickory, NC May 4, 5, 6 & 7... Georgia GYR... Macon, GA KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 It was my pleasure to present the Knight Templar Cross of Honor to Sir Knight Lee Duncan of Easley Commandery #21. Thank you Sir Knight Duncan for your dedication and hard work in York Rite Masonry. RECOMMENDATIONS I make the following recommendations: 1 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. 2 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Grand York Rite Charities Foundation. 3 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Life Member Program. 4 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to financially support those Masonic youth organizations which are active and viable within this jurisdiction. 5- That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continue to support the Holy Land Pilgrimage and that each Constituent Commandery be encouraged to support this program. 6 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Easter Sunrise Service in Washington D.C. 7 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Educational Committee and the Statewide Educational meeting in Columbia each January. 8 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Southeastern Department Conference and to encourage all elected officers to attend each year. 9 - That the Constituent Commandery hold an annual Christmas Day Observance during the Christmas holidays That each Constituent Commandery be prepared to receive the Grand Commander through the lines when on his official visit and in uniform. 11- That each Constituent Commandery review their dues and fees and implement changes to their By-Laws that will automatically take care of increases passed by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and/or the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America That only the Grand Encampment ritual is used for ritualistic work and in the opening and closing of Constituent Commandery in full form at least three times a year That the Grand Recorder be authorized to continue to lease office space at 1518 Hampton Street or comparable space in Columbia, S.C That the Finance Committee of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina budget funds for the continued publication and sale of the South Carolina Manual for Commanderies.

119 119 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA That all the elected line of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and the Education Committee Chairman attend the annual planning meeting immediately following the Annual Statewide Educational Meeting in Columbia, S.C That the By-Laws Committee of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina be called in session to review and recommend any needed updates to the Grand Commandery Constitution and Statutes and Suggested Form for By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies and that once these changes are voted on, that the By-Laws of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina be updated and reprinted. CONCLUSION Sir Knights, I want to thank each and every Sir Knight in each and every Commandery for the welcome that was shown to me in my official visits across this great state; to my home Commandery, Easley No 21, thanks for your support both financially and personally. To the Past Grand Commanders, I appreciate your counsel, advice, and support in my tenure. To the elected and appointed officers of this Grand Commandery, I do not think I could find a better slate of officers to serve with and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. To Lady Judy Morris, in my talking to you in person or telephone when Sir Knight Johnnie was unavailable you answered my inquiries promptly and with courtesy and I thank you for your help. To Sir Knight Johnnie Morris, P.G.C. and Grand Recorder, Thank you for your friendship and assistance this past year. To Most Excellence Companion Gary N. Martin, The Most Excellence Grand High Priest and Most Illustrious George R. Peters, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Thanks for your company on our official visits and I feel I could not have served with two finer Brothers and Companions. To Eminent Sir Knight Steve Phillips, My traveling companion and co-pilot, Thank you for keeping me on the right road and on time with your built in GPS system. Finally to my wife Mary Ann (who I am sorry to say you have never met) Thank you for checking the calendar to keep me aware of when my next visit would be, for keeping my gear together so I would not leave something behind, keeping the porch light on, and for your many prayers. Thank you for your support in my travels through Masonry, You are one of a kind and I love you very much. Sincerely and fraternally, William R. Hall Grand Commander Referred to the Committee on doings of Grand Officers. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS TO: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: We your committee on Honorary Past Grand Commanders, have met and considered all business proper to come before it. We do not propose that anyone be elevated to the rank of Honorary Past Grand Commander this year. Fraternally submitted, T. B. Clark, Jr. (10), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Adopted. Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Norman E. Wood (23)

120 120 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 120 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your Committee on Doings of Grand Officers of SC presents the following report: The address of the Grand Commander shows the fine leadership that he rendered to this Grand Jurisdiction this past year. He has, along with his officers, represented with much dignity and honor in the many visitations he made this past year, both in and out of state. His theme of getting back to basics has been well received and inspiring. This lesson would serve all of Masonry well. We are pleased that harmony prevails among all Masonic Bodies within our jurisdiction and recommend that the Templar Order continue to cooperate with all the other Bodies. We commend the Grand Commander for the support he has given to the Order of DeMolay. We should all support this worthy order. We commend the Commanderies that held Christmas Observance Services. We recommend that all Commanderies perform this service every year since this is a meaningful time in the life of Christian Masons. We approve all matters contained in the address of the Grand Commander not specifically referred to Committees. We recommend the following matters be referred to Committees: To the Committee on Necrology: All matters pertaining to Necrology To the Committee on Membership: All matters pertaining to membership To the Committee on Charters and Dispensations: All matters pertaining to charters and dispensations. To the Committee on Finance: All matters pertaining to finance We approve the Address of the Grand Commander. We wish to commend him for his Address and express our appreciation for his service to our Grand Commandery. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Adopted. Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) John T. Davis, Sr. (20)

121 121 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 121 REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009: March 1, 2008 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market , Palmetto CD , IJL/GMS... 4, Anderson Bros. Bank CD , Total... $ 468, RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Dues, Fees, Supplies... $ 66, Wachovia Money Market Interest Wachovia Ck. A/C Interest Palmetto CD Interest... 2, Anderson Bros. Bank CD Interest... 9, Banquet Ticket Sales... 2, , Total... $ 550, DISBURSEMENTS Warrants ( )... $ 81, Bank Charge (Checks) Total to Account For... $ February 28, 2009 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Checking for PD&M Wachovia Money Market , Edward Jones CDs , IJL/GMS (Cost Basis)... 4, (Market value $5,552.51) 1/31/09 Anderson Bros. Bank CD , Total... $ 81, , , I truly appreciate the cooperation received from our RE Grand Commander, SK William Hall and our Grand Recorder Johnnie Morris as well as Judy Morris. Fraternally submitted, Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted. D. Samuel Tennyson Grand Treasurer

122 122 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 122 REPORT OF GRAND RECORDER To: The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Carolina: I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, RECEIPTS 2008 Dues... $ 65, Rituals and Supplies Bonds Ticket Sales... 2, Refund on annual returns DISBURSEMENTS Refund Ticket Sales... $ Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales)... 2, Refunds on annual returns Bank Charge Paid Grand Treasurer... 66, CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT $68, $68, INCREASE Members, 12/31/ ,993 Knighted Affiliated... 8 Error... 4 Reinstated ,142 DECREASE Died Demitted... 8 N. P. D Error... 3 Suspended or Expelled Members, 12/31/ ,792 Net Loss It is a pleasure to announce that the E.I. Johnson Trophy this year goes to Conway Commandery No. 25 for the largest percentage gain of 7%. Greenwood Commandery No. 5 had a 2.2% gain, Camden Commandery No. 12 had a.05% gain, and Winyah Commandery No. 24 had no losses in The Hugh N. Layne Trophy for the largest numerical gain of 5 goes to Greenwood Commandery No. 5. We had a net loss in the Grand Commandery of 201, bringing our total membership down to 4,792. Fraternally submitted, Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted.

123 GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEMBERS Knighted Affiliated Reinstated Error Increase STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE 2007 TOTAL 2008 Died Demited NPD No. Name Location 1 South Carolina Charleston , * Columbia Columbia , Spartanburg Spartanburg , Greenville Greenville , Greenwood Greenwood , Newberry Newberry , Chester Chester , no Delphi Bennettsville no Orangeburg Orangeburg , Florence Florence , Anderson Anderson , no 61 * Camden Camden , Laurens Laurens , Aiken Aiken , Rock Hill York , Union Union , no S. Maner Martin Clemson , no Gaffney Gaffney , Lancaster Lancaster , no Sumter Sumter , Easley Easley , Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach Hampton Hampton , Winyah Georgetown , Conway Conway Sus or Exp Error DECREASE MEMBERS LOSS/GAIN DUES TOTALS 4, , , $22.29 $65, $1, , ,119 * 100% Life Sponsors to the Knight Templar Eye Foundation DUES Supplies & Bond X-Mas Day Observance Life Membership Fund Ministers-Exempt * * * * * * * * KTEF Life Sponsors 123 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 123

124 124 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 124 REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE To: The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 4, 2009, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Recorder and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows: Wachovia Bank, Columbia... $ 4, Wachovia Money Market , Funds Invested in Savings & Loans , Total... $ 468, Fraternally submitted, Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman Adopted. Kent Elkins (4) Douglas Lee (18) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your committee on membership submits the following report for 2008: The committee congratulates the following Commanderies with a net gain this year: Greenwood No. 5 (+5), Conway No. 25 (+3), Camden No. 12 (+1). The committee would like to recognize the following Commanderies with no NPD s: Delphi No. 8, Camden No. 12, and Conway No. 25. We knighted 116, this was 32 less than 2007 (2.16%), reinstated 21, 8 that affiliated, an error of 4, for an increase of 149. We lost 140 Sir Knights by death, 8 to demit, 7 were suspended or expelled, and 192 that went NPD, a decrease of 350 for a total loss of 201 Sir Knights. The NPD s were 54.8% of our total decrease. Sir Knights, membership is the responsibility of every one of us. We need to be involved in our Blue Lodges, sell our York Rite and recruit new members. Fraternally submitted, Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25), DGC C. Todd Schofield (2), GG Jack Holmes (18), GCG {#1} Mark Wilson (9) {#2} William A. Driver (14) {#3} James A. Scott III (4) {#4} Grady L. Lanier Jr. (16) {#5}Roger D. Sims (19) {#6}Bobby J. Fisher (10) Adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: We report that there have been no requests for dispensations to form new Commanderies, therefore, no petitions for charters. All dispensations were of a routine nature and are on file in the Grand Recorder s Office. Fraternally submitted, N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman Adopted. Richard A. Wesner (22)

125 125 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 125 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: The January 23, 2009 report from the Knight Templar Foundation showed that South Carolina had a cumulative total of $9,073 which ranked us 9 th, with a per capita of $1.76. There seems to be a renewed interest in the constituent Commanderies to become 100% life sponsors. Ten Commanderies have achieved that status and are worthy of noting that accomplishment in this report They are: South Carolina #1, Charleston S. Maner Martin #17, Clemson Columbia #2 Gaffney #18 Spartanburg #3 Sumter #20 Anderson #11 Myrtle Beach #22 Aiken #14 Hampton #23 Congratulations to the Sir Knights in these Commanderies. You are a fine example for all of us to follow. May we continue to support this worthy charity and help those in need. With full awareness of our current economic situation, we can well expect more requests for assistance in the future. Fraternally submitted, Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Richard A. Wesner (22) Adopted. H. Ted Burgess (11) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: The report of our Holy Land Pilgrimage is in progress with five of our Clergy selected to make this journey in the paths that many have made to touch the land and places our Lord made on this side of eternity. On February 9-19 and February 23-March 5 the following Ministers had a pastoral dream come true. The Rev. Paul W. Noe sponsored by the Aiken York Rite Bodies; Rev. John R. Gibson sponsored by Ted Bartee of the York, York Rite Bodies; Rev. James M. Arant sponsored by S. C. Commandery #1; Rev. Beverley T. Kennedy, Jr. and Rev. John D. Shiflet sponsored by Laurens Commandery #13; Rev. Henry A. Altman sponsored by the Holy Land Pilgrimage. The Holy Land Committee would like to express our thanks for all the donations made to this Pilgrimage. Our committee feels that our York Rite Bodies should be proud of this program. By our efforts we have shown that Masonry benefits each of us. Walking in the steps of Jesus has brought us closer to our purposes as York Rite Masons, especially our Knight York Rite Masons. Respectively Submitted, Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Rodney K. Powell (19) Adopted. Haywood Fowler (25) Johnnie T. Morris (2)

126 126 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 126 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN RELATIONS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: My report on Christian Relations reminds me that I would have liked to have had the opportunity to visit each Commandery. This would have allowed me to know firsthand how the spirit of our Commanderies was doing. Our Christian relations are very important in getting our message out to the new members we want in York Rite Masonry. Today we are faced with so many avenues that lead to nowhere and all we are asked is to let our conscious be our guide. While this may be a philosophy it is not always Christian. Just look at your church and the struggles we now face in a pluralistic society. As Your Grand Prelate I urge us to lead our bodies with a Christian motive, attend our meetings, open with prayer, assist where we can in leadership. New York Rite Masons as they are knighted will follow what we have promised them. We have to let them know how important their Christian lives make our York Rite a body they will want to help grow. We all are aware of those who have given us the desire to carry out our work in the Lodges and in the Churches, our communities, our jobs, etc. Keep in mind the travels you made as Scripture was read aloud and the building of the Temple took place. We are all bonded together from the first steps in masonry to where we are now in our travels. I ask you as I ask myself, are we where we want to be. Yes, we have a lot of physical problems, but keeping our Christian Relations may be the only thing left for York Rite Masonry to remain a force in this Grand Body. Respectively Submitted, Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Rodney K. Powell (19) Adopted. Haywood Fowler (25) Johnnie T. Morris (2) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Sir Knights we have 140 of our Christian Soldiers that have passed in the year and we do extend our condolences to their families and loved ones. We have had two of our Grand Officers pass this past year. I would like to ask us to remember their contributions to York Rite and as our memorial to them bring new members into our Commanderies so that as years pass they may follow their examples. At many of our Commandery meetings these persons are given special fare-wells. Our Grand Jurisdictions are hurting as reported by our membership committee. God has gifted York Rite to be referred to as a Christian organization. As Sir Knights let us keep their memory by pledging our loyal support to having a new day in our Grand Jurisdiction. May God Bless Us and Keep Us and always let His face sine upon us. Fraternally Submitted, Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Adopted. Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2)

127 127 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 127 In Memoriam Jesse Clyde Branham February 22, 1917 December 10, 2008 On the 10 th of December 2008, God called home to his final reward our Brother Companion and Sir Knight Jesse Clyde Branham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine and from their union; they leave behind one son and two daughters and five grandchildren. Jesse was educated in the public school system of South Carolina. I can still remember traveling with him up and down inner state 26 and he would always remark, I never went to college but I was educated in the school of hard knocks. He was an active member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Charleston and I can attest to the fact that his beliefs in our Father above were displayed by his conduct and actions. His Christian faith and beliefs were second to none. He may have not been a minister but he could deliver a sermon as well as any minister could. After being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, he served the craft in one capacity or another his entire adult life. In some cases he held membership for over forty plus years. He was a Past Master of Fellowship Lodge 400 and served that Lodge as Treasurer for over 30 years. He served the Grand Lodge of South Carolina as a District Deputy Grand Master. In 1989 he was elected as Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge and continued through the chairs when in 1985 and 1986 he was elected as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. In the Scottish Rite he was 33 rd Degree Inspector General Honorary and served as the Personal Representative in the Valley of Charleston for Illustrious Brother H. Wallace Reid, S.G.I.G. in South Carolina. In the York Rite Bodies of Charleston, he served Carolina Chapter No. 1 as High Priest in 1986 Enoch Council No. 1 as Illustrious Master in 1987 and South Carolina Commandery No. 1 as Eminent Commander in Once again in 1991 he was again called to serve in Grand Line and was elected as Grand Captain General of the Grand Commandery of South Carolina. He continued on through the Grand Chairs of Grand Generalissimo, Deputy Grand Commander and in 1994 was elected as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of South Carolina. He was also a Past Presiding Officer of the following bodies of the York Rite: Past Sovereign Master, Charles Towne Council No. 195, AMD, Past Governor of Charles Towne York Rite College No. 113, and a member of the Order of the Purple Cross, Founder and Past Sovereign of The Saints John Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine and Past Prior of Palmetto Priory No. 54, K.Y.C.H. Brother, Companion and Sir Knight Jesse Clyde Branham was a true pillar of Masonry and an example of what this Fraternity is all about. It was indeed a great honor to have called him, my friend, Brother, Companion and Sir Knight. Fraternally submitted, Lloyd F. Christopher, PGHP Recorder, SC Commandery No. 1

128 128 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 128 REPORT OF COMMITTEE - THE ACADEMY FOR TACTICS & UNIFORMS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: The committee wishes to commend each of the constituent Commanderies for improvements in their Commandery work. We especially want to encourage each commandery to continue to improve by applying proper tactics, wearing of proper uniform and wearing only the approved jewels and medals. On January 10, 2009, the Annual Statewide Education Meeting was held under the leadership of Most Excellent Companion Lloyd F. Christopher, PGHP. Instructors for the Commandery session were Sir Knight Richard A. Wesner, REPGC, and Sir Knight John T. Davis, REPGC. There were 49 Sir Knights present with 19 of them being first time attendees. Instruction and discussion topics included the proper uniform, tactics, work in the Order of the Temple, and reception of the Grand Commander all of which were demonstrated. Sir Knights were given the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers and instructions. Commandery publications were reviewed for those Sir Knights present, and were informed that much of the information given was available in our Officer s Manual which is available to every Sir Knight of South Carolina at a cost of $5.00. We especially encourage each Commandery to practice the reception of the Grand Commander and Distinguished Guests. By continuing to improve in these areas we will certainly make a better impression on our candidates and become better Sir Knights. Fraternally submitted, John T. Davis Sr. (20), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) C. Bud Turner (21) Adopted. Richard A. Wesner (22) J. Sam Burton (17) C. Todd Schofield (2) Jack Holmes (18)

129 129 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA Jan. 1 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA JANUARY 1, DECEMBER 31, 2008 JOHNNIE T. MORRIS, Secretary - Treasurer BALANCES Cash on Hand First Reliance checking 1, First Reliance-CD # First Reliance-CD # , First Reliance-CD # , RECEIPTS Payments - Student Loans Interest - Student Loans Interest - Investments Total , $ $ 44, , , DISBURSEMENTS Grand Encampment $ Student Loans Secretary-Treasurer Secretary Social Security & Withholding Bond Service charge Returned ck W-Bailey 5.00 Total for which to account $ , BALANCES Dec. 31 Cash on Hand $ - First Reliance - Checking 1, First Reliance - CD # , Interest accrued on CD # Total $ 46, The books and records of the Secretary - Treasurer have been audited by the audit committee and a copy of this report has been filed with the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment Educational Committee. The following budget for 2010 covering operational expenses was recommended and adopted. Secretary-Treasurer Expense $ Stenographer Bond Social Security Total $ MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION D. Samuel Tennyson (5 years) Chairman Leroy J. Delionbach (2 years) Johnnie T. Morris, (3 years) Secretary-Treasurer H. Gregory Hiers (4 years) Don S. Blair (1 year)

130 130 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA 130 To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010: GRAND COMMANDERY Estimate Spent Estimate Grand Encampment Dues 44, , , K. T. Eye Foundation 1, , , Salaries: Grand Recorder 9, , , Grand Treasurer 1, , , Secretary 8, , , Annual Communication Expense 1, , * 1, Director of IRS - Social Security 1, , , Federal Employment Tax S. C. Employment Tax Bond - Commandery Officers Office Space Expense 3, , , Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance Telephone & Web Service Supplies: Saleable , Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands Proceedings 1, , , Contingent Fund Past Grand Commander Regalia Grand Commander Travel & Miscellaneous 1, , Grand Recorder Travel & Miscellaneous Triennial Meeting: Grand Commander Grand Recorder SE Area Meeting: Grand Commander Dep. G. Commander Grand Recorder Grand Treasurer Annual State-wide Educational Meeting Waynesville Summer Assembly Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite Eye Foundation Chairman Postage Ad for Amaranth Assembly Program DeMolay Development & Extension Rainbow Girls * Money received from ticket sales REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 80, , , * 2, TOTALS 80, , ,355.00

131 131 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 131 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend that as much as may be necessary be appropriated for the purchase of saleable supplies. We recommend approval of the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder as referred to this committee. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest as much of our funds as they deem best in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and/or insured Savings and Loan Associations. The Finance Committee has reviewed the expenses of the Grand Commandery and recommends that 0 be paid for per diem and mileage until the Finances improve. We recommend that if the R.E. Grand Commander and/or the V.E. Deputy Grand Commander is/are unable to attend the Southeastern York Rite Conference and the E. Grand Generalissimo and/or E. Grand Captain General does attend that the monies appropriated in our budget be given to the E. Grand Generalissimo and/or E. Grand Captain General to help with their expenses. We recommend continued assistance to KTEF, financed as usual. We recommend the continued support of the Holy Land Pilgrimage to be financed as usual. We recommend continued support of Masonic youth groups as contained in the budget. We recommend continued support of the York Rite Charities Foundation Trust of South Carolina, Inc., financed as usual. We recommend that the Grand Secretary-Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina for another year or unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rate of rent. We recommend the continued publication and sale of the South Carolina Manual financed as usual. The expenses of the Grand Commandery have again exceeded its income reducing our principle. The Committee recommends a two dollar increase in per capita. The Finance Committee has reviewed recommendations of the Grand Commander and all recommendations are addressed in the budget. Fraternally submitted, Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Adopted. Eric A. Meace (22) Earl P. Hudgens (4)

132 132 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 132 REPORT OF GRAND COMMANDERY BY-LAWS COMMITTEE To: The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Carolina: The By-Laws Committee has met to consider Recommendation No. 16 contained in the Address of Right Eminent Grand Commander William R. Hall. Unfortunately, in order to accomplish this important task, it will consume considerable time and this could not be completed in order to present the completed document at this Grand Conclave. However, it is the opinion of this committee that the recommendation is proper and should be completed. This committee would appreciate the consideration and support of our incoming Grand Commander to allow this worthwhile task to be completed before our next Grand Conclave. Additionally, in order to complete the task in its entirety, it will be necessary that funds be allocated for the publication of the final work. If the review consists only of incorporating the By-Law changes approved by this Grand Commandery since the last publication, the task can be completed in time for copies to be available during the ensuing year. For this to be completed in this manner, the necessary funds will need to be identified and made available for this purpose during this Grand Conclave. However, if the committee determines, during our review, that more changes are required, it will be necessary that the revised version be presented for approval during our next Grand Conclave. It is not known at this time whether more changes are required. It should be noted that, if approval of By-Law changes are required, that funds approved for publication would not be used until after our next Grand Conclave. Therefore, it is the recommendation of this committee that: 1. The review of our Grand Commandery By-Laws be allowed to continue by this committee; 2. That funds be approve, at this Grand Conclave, for use in the publication of our By- Laws where no further changes are required; and, 3. That, if changes are required, that the revised By-Laws will be presented at our next Grand Conclave for consideration and, if acceptable, approval. Fraternally submitted, J. Sam Burton (17), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (11) Adopted. Howard T. Burgess (11) A motion was made by Haywood Fowler to put Officers Manual on the Internet. Adopted. A motion was made by Haywood Fowler to put Code & Constitution on Internet. Adopted. REMARKS OF ROBERT E. BURLESON, RE SOUTHEASTERN DEPARTMENT COMMANDER Sir Knight Burleson said that he was glad to be in South Carolina. He remarked that he is following in the footsteps of a lot of great Masons. He noted that this was his final appearance as the SE Departmental Commander and that it had been an honor and a pleasure to serve in this capacity. He spoke on the importance of teamwork and that we should only use I when we are expressing our opinions or making statements only as a part of the team. I as the first person singular doesn t get it, but the we s have it. He stated that this is just his opinion and he could be wrong.

133 133 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 133 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To: The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Carolina: We have received the Grand Commander s report delineating his activities during the past year. We commend him on his many in and out of state visits and the splendid manner in which he represented Templar Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence was not called on for any decisions during the past year. All dispensations were of a routine nature and in compliance with Templar Law. Copies of these are available in the Grand Recorder s office. Changes in the By-Laws by the following Commanderies were proper and in compliance with Templar Law: Orangeburg No. 9 Spartanburg No. 3 S. Maner Martin No. 17 Union No. 16 Columbia No. 2 The granting of dual membership to Paul C. Fleming - Aiken No. 14 and to John A Johnson - Myrtle Beach No. 22 was proper. The appointment of Representative of this Grand Commandery to other Grand Commanderies and of those of other Grand Commanderies near the Grand Commandery of South Carolina was in order. Fraternally submitted, Norman E. Wood (23), Chairman Lee Roy Bruce (14) Adopted. Richard A. Wesner (22) H. Ted Burgess (11) REMARKS OF SID C. DORRIS III, RIGHT EMINENT GRAND GENERALISSIMO Sir Knight Sid Dorris brought greetings from the ME Grand Master William Howard Koon II. MW Grand Master Koon wished that he could be with you and hoped that all of you have a wonderful Grand Conclave and Grand York Rite Session. He said that he appreciated the presence of Grand Master Carver and the Symbolic Lodges who without us could not exist. He spoke of unity and the Grand Encampment trying to rebuild relationships with the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council because without which there would be no Knights Templar. He stated that it is not all about me, but all about we that one can do very little alone, but we can do much together. He spoke about the Knights templar Magazine and the changes that are going on with the Magazine. He stated that one of the main goals of the Grand Encampment for this year was the York Rite Information System. This System will help everyone once it is all in place. He invited all to the Southeastern Department Meeting in Atlanta, GA June 12-13, He stated that it was a pleasure to be here and that he appreciated your friendship.

134 134 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 134 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR AWARD The Right Eminent Grand Commander announced the recipient of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor Award was SK Lee Duncan of Easley Commandery #21. RECIPIENTS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR AWARD * O. Leo Johnson (10) J. Frank Gilliland (17) * S. A. Bannister (11) G. Ray Marsh (11) * Wm. M. Richardson Sr. (9) * Charlie L. Moore (22) * George W. Romanstine (2) James Gaston Dover (14) * Walter Kirk Murray (14) Harvie Bailey (1) J. C. "Mike" Hubbard (17) * C. Hulon Graves (2) * G. Mackey Salley (9) * John L. Lane (10) * John N. Moore (3) Walter H. Johnson (3) Vernon A. Amick (2) * Lucius A. Todd (11) * Hugh N. Layne (3) William W. Rainey (21) * James L. Kemp (5) George B. Senft (2) * W. Gates Lanford (3) Dana P. Rickards (9) * Gilbert C. Nunnery (15) Robert H. Teuton (15) * John H. Wynn (1) John H. Pearson (1) * John N. Grice (2) W. Eldred Johnson (25) * W. T. Metts (21) J. Allen Prescott (20) * Neal H. Brown Jr. (12) Bobby J. Sprouse (3) Vernon A. Bradham (2) * G. Fred Smith (2) Jerry O. Glenn (4) * LeRoy W. Wells (20) C. E. Longberry Jr. (20) Lee Duncan (21) David H. Minshall (22) Charles A. McLees (4) * Thurston B. Gramling (9) * James Edward Wilson (1) KNIGHTS COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE AND COMPANIONS OF THE TEMPLE * 1993 Alfred Alsbrook, KCT 2003 Cathy Blair, CT * 1993 Willard F. Bond Jr., KCT 2003 Jane Harding, CT 1993 Richard L. Harding, KCT 2003 Mary McGee, CT 1993 G. Ray Marsh, KCT 2003 William J. Peeples Jr., KCT * 1993 H. Dwight McAlister, KCT 2003 Larry S. Rhodes, KCT * 1993 J. B. McGuirt, KCT 2003 Rawl J. Scheibler, KCT 1993 J. Frank Gilliland, KCT 2003 Richard W. Sealy, KCT * 1993 H. Wallace Reid, KCT 2004 Becky Bean, CT 1993 D. Sam Tennyson, KCT 2004 R. Henry Brown, KCT 1994 Vernon A. Amick, KCT 2004 David J. DeChant, KCT * 1994 James T. Berry, KCT 2004 Lavoda Hiers, CT * 1994 Jesse C. Branham, KCT 2004 Robert W. Kendrick, KCT 1994 J. Gordon Cartrette, KCT 2005 N. Haskell Brabham, KCT * 1994 J. Maurice Day, KCT 2005 Archie B. Davis, KCT * 1994 H. Gregory Hiers, KCT 1998 J. C. Hubbard Jr., KCT 2005 Henry E. Smoak, KCT * 1994 Robert C. Hopple, KCT * 1998 Gilbert L. Martin, KCT 2006 Samuel E. Beckham, KCT 1994 Jerry M. Owens, KCT * 1998 Donnie E. Richey, KCT 2006 Howard T. Burgess Sr., KCT 1994 Clarence E. Turner, KCT 1998 R. Butler Satterfield, KCT 2006 Floyd W. Goff, KCT * 1995 Everette T. Deitz, KCT 1998 T. Henry Waldrep, KCT 2006 Wm. B. Hadwin Sr., KCT 1995 Leroy J. Delionbach, KCT 1999 Robert J. Bean Sr., KCT 2006 Yvonne Hadwin, CT 1995 Johnnie T. Morris, KCT 1999 G. Kent Elkins, KCT 2006 Jay Adam Pearson, KCT 1995 Ford M. Thornton Jr., KCT 1999 H. Haywood Fowler, KCT 2006 John H. Pearson, KCT 1995 Norman E. Wood, KCT 1999 J. Allen Prescott, KCT * 2006 Ralph S. Riggs, KCT 1997 Hugh J. Bickley, KCT 2001 Gary B. Hinson, KCT * 2006 Charles O. Snyder III, KCT 1997 Don S. Blair, KCT 2001 Mary Ann Marsh, CT * 2006 Becky Lou Snyder, CT 1997 Johnnie L. Bolt, KCT 2001 Alberta Maxey, CT 2007 Michael E. Copeland, KCT 1997 Lee Roy Bruce Sr., KCT 2001 Phillip G. Russell, KCT 2007 Hal Gregory, KCT 1997 J. Sam Burton, KCT 2001 George L. Seyle, KCT 2007 L. Aubrey Haynes, KCT 1997 Tom R. Clark Jr., KCT * 2001 Donaleen Q. Tennyson, CT 2007 Delores W. Sutherland, CT 1997 Charles R. Everett, KCT 2001 Brenda Truesdale, CT 2007 James W. Sutherland, KCT 1997 Robert H. Jackson, KCT 2001 Carl R. Truesdale, KCT 2007 Howard C. Tucker Jr., KCT 1997 William R. Logan, KCT 2002 John T. Davis Sr., KCT 2008 Douglas R. Knauer, KCT 1997 Robert V. Pinkston, KCT 2002 Kathy L. Freeman, CT 2008 Lynnell K. Knauer, CT 1997 Harold Rhodes, KCT 2002 Douglas G. Lee, KCT 2008 Jack A. Marler, KCT 1997 Charles H. Roberts Jr., KCT 2002 Joseph L. McGee, KCT 2008 Velma Lane Tennyson, CT 1997 Richard A. Wesner, KCT 2002 Eric A. Meace, KCT 2009 Martha W. Haynes, CT 1997 Robert D. Yonce, KCT 2002 Judy G. Morris, CT 2009 Elaine Sealy, CT 1998 Harvie B. Bailey, KCT 2002 Charles D. Snyder, KCT 2009 Jasper B. Varn Jr., KCT 1998 Lloyd F. Christopher, KCT 2002 Albert J. Wyatt, KCT 2009 Ronald McGonigal, KCT

135 Seated (L to R) Hugh Bickley, Doug Amyx, Jack Holmes, Haywood Fowler, Todd Schofield, Ted Burgess & Johnnie Morris 2 nd Row (L to R) Rick Snipes, Ronald Winn, Al Messier, William Clardy, Earl Frady, Jerry Glenn 3 rd Row (L to R) Daryn Evans, Terry Shaver, Mel Sinclair, Jerry Willard, Melvin Byrd, Jimmie Graham 135 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 135

136 136 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 136 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS ELECTED Haywood Fowler (25)... Grand Commander C. Todd Schofield (2)... Deputy Grand Commander Jack Holmes (18)... Grand Generalissimo Douglas L. Amyx (5)... Grand Captain General Howard T. Burgess Sr (11)... Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (2)... Grand Recorder APPOINTED James Rick Snipes (5)... Grand Senior Warden Ronald G. Winn (23)... Grand Junior Warden Hugh J. Bickley (2)... Grand Prelate Al Messier (10)... Grand Standard Bearer William E. Clardy (25)... Grand Sword Bearer Earl Frady (21)... Grand Warder Jerry O. Glenn (4)... Grand Sentinel DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Commander announced the following District Representatives for : FIRST DISTRICT Daryn L. Evans (24), PO Box 323, Johnsonville, SC South Carolina #1 Charleston Hampton #23 Hampton Orangeburg #9 Orangeburg Winyah #24 Georgetown SECOND DISTRICT Terry C. Shaver (6), 2815 Belfast Rd., Newberry, SC Columbia #2 Columbia Newberry #6 Newberry Greenwood #5 Greenwood Aiken #14 Aiken THIRD DISTRICT Melvin Sinclair, Jr. (4), 224 Bransfield Rd., Greenville, SC Greenville #4 Greenville S. Maner Martin #17 Clemson Anderson #11 Anderson Easley #21 Easley Laurens #13 Laurens FOURTH DISTRICT Jerry Willard (16), 206 East South St., Union, SC Spartanburg #3 Spartanburg Union #16 Union Chester #7 Chester Gaffney #18 Gaffney Rock Hill #15 Rock Hill FIFTH DISTRICT Melvin E. Byrd (12), 1311 Field St., Camden, SC Camden #12 Camden Sumter #20 Sumter Lancaster #19 - Lancaster SIXTH DISTRICT Jimmie T. Graham (25), Pee Dee Rd. S, Galivants Ferry, SC Delphi #8 Bennettsville Florence #10 Florence Myrtle Beach #22 Myrtle Beach Conway #25 Conway Sir Knight Sid Dorris III of the Grand Encampment installed the newly elected and appointed Grand Officers assisted by Sir Knight Sam Tennyson, Marshall and Sir Knight Bob Burleson, Chaplain offered prayer.

137 137 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 137 REMARKS OF HAYWOOD FOWLER, NEWLY INSTALLED GRAND COMMANDER Sir Knight Haywood Fowler thanked everyone for the confidence entrusted in him by electing him Grand Commander. He said that he will do his absolute best and looked forward to working with everyone this year. He thanked everyone for coming this year. SHOULDER STRAPS The Grand Commandery of South Carolina presented to retiring Grand Commander William R. Hall, shoulder straps for a Past Grand Commander in appreciation and fraternal love for his devotion and efforts over the years. Sir Knight Haywood Fowler presented the shoulder straps to Sir Knight Hall. PAST GRAND COMMANDER S JEWEL The Past Grand Commander s jewel, which has been worn by the Junior Past Grand Commander, Sir Knight Ben Hadwin for the past year, was presented to Sir Knight William R. Hall, to be worn until the next Annual Conclave.

138 138 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Grand Commander announced the following committees for : APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Don S. Blair (3), Chairman Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) AUDITING: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman, Kent Elkins (4) Douglas Lee (18) R. Henry Brown (12) BY-LAWS: J. Sam Burton (17), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (11) H. Ted Burgess (11) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman Don S. Blair (3) Richard A. Wesner (22) CHRISTIAN RELATIONS: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee, (18), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (2) Hal Gregory (19) R. Henry Brown (12) Howard T. Burgess (11) L. Aubrey Haynes (12) Albert Wyatt (15) DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Jerry M. Owens (4) Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) John T. Davis (20) EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman, Gary B. Hinson (14) Charles M. Schofield (5), DGHP O. Walter Sealy (8), DGM C. Todd Schofield (2), DGC Richard Wesner (22) W. Penn Colvin (7) John T. Davis (20) EYE FOUNDATION: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Leroy J. Delionbach (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) Richard A. Wesner (22) FINANCE: Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Earl Hudgens, Jr. (4) Eric Meace (22) HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS: T. B. Clark, Jr. (10), Chairman Leroy J. Delionbach (14) N. Haskell Brabham (2) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Norman E. Wood (23) INVESTMENTS: Haywood Fowler (25), Grand Commander, Chairman Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Finance Committee Howard T. Burgess (11), G. Treasurer C. Todd Schofield (2), Deputy Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris (2), G. Recorder Wayne Fowler (13) JURISPRUDENCE: Richard A. Wesner (22) Chairman J. Gordon Cartrette (10) G. Ray Marsh (11) Norman E. Wood (23) Lee Roy Bruce (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: William R. Logan (5), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (2) G. Kent Elkins (4) Phillip Russell (1) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Floyd W. Goff (12) Jerry Holt (20) Norman E. Wood (23) Albert J. Wyatt (15) MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (4), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (3) Robert W. Kendrick (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10) MEMBERSHIP: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman C. Todd Schofield (2), DGC Jack Holmes (18), GG Douglas L. Amyx (5), GCG Daryn L. Evans (24) {#1} Terry C. Shaver (6) {#2} Melvin Sinclair, Jr. (4) {#3} Jerry Willard (16) {#4} Melvin E. Byrd (12) {#5) Jimmie T. Graham (25) {#6} NECROLOGY: Hugh J. Bickley (2), Chairman Haywood Fowler (25) Rodney K. Powell (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: T. Henry Waldrep (17), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) Eric Meace (22) PER DIEM AND MILEAGE: Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Eric A. Meace (22) Earl Hudgens (4) Howard T. Burgess (11) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Eric A. Meace (22), Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) W. Penn Colvin (7) TACTICS AND UNIFORMS: John T. Davis Sr.(20), Chairman C. Todd Schofield (2), DGC Jack Holmes (18), GG Douglas L. Amyx (5), GCG Richard A. Wesner (22) J. Sam Burton, (17) C Bud Turner (21) TIME AND PLACE: Richard Sealy (15), Chairman Bob Kendrick (4) Carl Truesdale (4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: John T. Davis (20) Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman J. Sam Burton (17) YORK RITE HISTORY: Rhett Adams (19), Chairman Paul Graham (2) Gerald Carver (6) Don Burbidge (1)

139 139 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 139 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF LIVING PAST GRAND COMMANDERS Thomas B. Clark, Jr. (10) Thelma Exum Dr., W. Columbia SC Sam L. Grant, Jr. (7) Edith India Hook Rd. Apt 224, Rock Hill SC Clarence E. Turner (21) Margie Summit Dr., Easley SC Norman E. Wood (23) Frances Grass Hill Rd., Estill SC Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) Betty Joyce Branch Rd., Aiken SC Glenn R. Watts (19) Peggy Rowell Rd., Lancaster SC Richard L. Harding (18) Jane... P. O. Box 937, Gaffney SC R. Butler Satterfield (13) Betty... P. O. Box 38, Laurens SC Jerry M. Owens (4) Anne Riley Rd., Greenville SC D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Velma Took Place, Florence, SC * Vernon A. Amick (2) Violet E Boundary St #111., Chapin SC Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Ferris Hartwell Dr., Aiken SC * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (17) Margaret Downs Blvd., #A214, Clemson SC * G. Ray Marsh (11) Mary Ann... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC H. Gregory Hiers (23) Lavoda Savannah Hwy., Hampton SC Johnnie T. Morris (2) Judy Holborn Ct., Columbia SC Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) Anna Ward Cir., Aiken SC Don S. Blair (3) Cathy Indian Summer Ln., Boiling Springs SC J. Sam Burton (17) Coffee Rd., Walhalla SC Richard A. Wesner (22) Fran Morton Circle, Myrtle Beach SC Harvie Bailey (1) Caroline Indian Waters Trail, Batesburg SC John T. Davis, Sr (20) Peach Orchard Rd., Sumter SC Mark Ben Cable (15) Karen Crows Nest, Rock Hill, SC N. Haskell Brabham (2) Elinor Laurel St., Lexington, SC Richard W. Sealy (15) Elaine Arbor Ct., Rock Hill, SC H. Ted Burgess (11) Mary Susie Rd., Belton, SC William B. Hadwin (23) Yvonne... PO Box 702, Estill, SC William R. Hall (21) Mary Ann Farrs Rd., Easley, SC * HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDER

140 140 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 140 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your Committee on Unfinished Business reports that all business coming before this Annual Conclave has received proper consideration. Fraternally submitted, Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) Chairman Adopted. John T. Davis, Sr. (20) Richard W. Sealy (15) ADJOURNMENT The business of the Annual Conclave having been completed, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina adjourned with prayer by Sir Knight Hugh J. Bickley, E. Grand Prelate, at 11:48 a.m. to meet in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 14 and 16, Haywood Fowler Grand Commander ATTEST: Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder

141 CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES, THEIR LOCATIONS, ETC. No. NAME LOCATION TIME OF MEETING E. COMMANDER RECORDER ADDRESS 1 South Carolina Charleston Third Tuesday 7:30 Roy C Triplett Lloyd F Christopher 2931 Foxhall Rd Charleston SC Columbia Columbia Second Wednesday 8:00 Tom R Thornley III John A Bearden 330 Rose Dr West Columbia SC Spartanburg Spartanburg Second Monday 7:30 Martin W Farwell Walter H Johnson PO Box 70 Mayo SC Greenville Greenville Second Monday 7:30 Christopher C Grantham Earl P Hudgens Jr 545 N Martin Rd Easley SC Greenwood Greenwood Second Monday 7:30 John Busbin Gene Ouzts 310 Marietta Dr Greenwood SC Newberry Newberry Second Monday 7:30 Terry C Shaver Ralph F Bryan 2221 Wilson Rd Newberry SC Chester Chester Third Tuesday 7:30 M Scott Hill W Penn Colvin PO Box 211 Chester SC Delphi Bennettsville Second Tuesday 7:30 Jerry Kendall Patrick Coxe 218 Cypress Lane Bennettsville SC Orangeburg Orangeburg Second Tuesday 8:00 Charles H Stoudemire Dana P Rickards 5411 Bamberg Rd Cope SC Florence Florence Second Monday 7:30 Albert T Messier Robert J Bean Sr PO Box 5059 Florence SC Anderson Anderson Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Kenneth J Arnold H Ted Burgess 114 Susie Road Belton SC Camden Camden Third Tuesday 7:30 Joseph G Girard Carl R Truesdale 2125 Airline Dr Camden SC Laurens Laurens Second Monday 7:30 Charlie A Chapman Jr William B Noffz 403 Fairview Rd Apt 5 Laurens SC Aiken Aiken First Tuesday 8:00 Joel E Casey Gary B Hinson 4 Bolin Ct N Augusta SC Rock Hill York 3rd Monday 7:30 William L Summerville Jon G Lindsey 4483 Summerlin Pl Rock Hill SC Union Union Second Monday 7:30 Walker Babb Dean Tollison 1957 Jonesville Hwy Union SC S. Maner Martin Clemson Second Tuesday 7:30 L Joe Granger J Frank Gilliland 411 S Elm St Pendleton SC Gaffney Gaffney First Thursday 7:30 James R Phillips Gary B Jolley 526 Filter Plant Rd Gaffney SC Lancaster Lancaster Third Tuesday 7:30 Randolph Blackmon J Frank Phillips 3829 Mining Rd Kershaw SC Sumter Sumter Second Tuesday 8:00 Zebulon V Morgan III Lawrence Craig Cagle 850 Gray Fox Trail Sumter SC Easley Easley First Tuesday 7:30 Stephen R Phillips Clarence Elton Turner 147 Summit Dr Easley SC Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach First Wednesday 7:30 Myron E Creel Norman L Neitzel 92 Dubose Loop Murrells Inlet SC Hampton Hampton Third Thursday 7:30 Robert Eberly Ronald G Winn 605 Shaw Dr Hampton SC Winyah Georgetown Fourth Tuesday 8:00 Robert F Glenn Wilson Hardee PO Box 65 Johnsonville SC Conway Conway Fourth Monday 7:30 Danny Blair Ivey Kenneth R Brackens 2742 Cultra Rd Conway SC GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 141

142 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Name Near South Carolina Address Grand Commandery Name Near Other Jurisdictions Address D Samuel Tennyson Florence SC Took Place Alabama Roger A Simmons Newton AL PO Box 268 J C Hubbard Jr Clemson SC Downs Blvd Apt A21 Arizona Leslie J Ross Sun City AZ Augusta Dr H Gregory Hiers Hampton SC Savannah Hwy Arkansas Bill A Jones Dover AR PO Box 245 Robert J Bean Jr Fork SC Old River Rd California W Bruce Pruitt Los Altos Hills CA Manuella Rd Vernon A Bradham Chapin SC Indian Cove Rd Colorado Ross A Allen Hotchkiss CO Hwy 92 Ronald G Winn Hampton SC Shaw Dr Connecticut Robert J DiPasquale Wallingford CT Barnes Rd Lee Roy Bruce Sr Aiken SC Ward Cir Delaware Albert H Westerside New Castle DE W 12th St Wayne C Smith Columbia SC Greenoaks Rd Dist Of Cola William A Willis Jr Arlington VA North 31st St James J Holmes Gaffney SC Redbud Ln Florida Edwin B Moore III Ormond Beach FL Barbara Ct T Henry Waldrep Westminster SC Waldrep Dr Georgia Paul E Wells Fortson GA Smith Rd Glenn R Watts Lancaster SC Rowell Rd Idaho James M Rees Boise ID W Brookview Dr Lloyd F Christopher Charleston SC Foxhall Rd Illinois Harold F McKay Oswego IL Prairieview Dr Richard W Sealy Rock Hill SC Arbor Ct Indiana James R Adamson New Salisbury IN Hwy 64 NE Francis G Lee Gaston SC Wayne St Iowa Harley E Holm Stockport IA RR 1 Box 106 Richard A Wesner Myrtle Beach SC Morton Cir Italy Enzo Pulvirenti Cantania Italy Via Canalicchio n G Kent Elkins Greenville SC Wembley Dr Kansas James H Nolte Great Bend KS Walnut Dr Tommie S Epting Charleston SC Robert E Lee Blvd Kentucky Herbert D Sledd Winchester KY Colby Rd Gregory J Chandler Belton SC Meeks Dr Louisiana Thomas E Harper Slidell LA Englewood Dr Norman E Wood Estill SC Grass Hill Rd Maine Maurice E Googins Ellsworth ME Douglas Hwy Robert J Bean Sr Florence SC PO Box 1413 Maryland Louis F Bandell Jr Lutherville MD Ridgely Rd Thomas L Slate Ft Mill SC Peachtree Ln Mass & RI Joe Lee Elam Bluffton SC Wood Eden Ln Roy William Bailey Easley SC Kathryn Dr Michigan Carl S Hobday Clarkston MI N Holcomb Barnette L Rhinehart II Spartanburg SC Crescent Rd Minnesota Forrest A Miller Austin MN th Ave NE Rob Lacer Clarks Hill SC Deersprings Rd Mississippi William A Wheeler Booneville MS CR 5061 Joseph Parnell Williamston SC Edgewood Dr Missouri Ronald E Wood Jr St Joseph MO N 36th St 142 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 142

143 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Name Near South Carolina Address Grand Commandery Name Near Other Jurisdictions Address Douglas G Lee Gaffney SC Nancy Ln Montana Bradford L Huffman Conrad MT Route 2 Box 389 Howard T Burgess Jr Simpsonville SC Seminole Dr Nebraska Lyle R Nicholson Papillion NE S Harrison H Ted Burgess Belton SC Susie Rd Nevada Floyd W Buell Henderson NV Fountain Hills David J DeChant Goose Creek SC Folksten Pl New Hampshire Allen L Ilsley Weare NH P O Box 400 R Butler Satterfield Laurens SC P O Box 38 New Jersey Louis W Bradley Moorestown NJ Mount Laurel Rd Clarence E Turner Easley SC Summit Dr New Mexico Melvin C Symonds Farmington NM E 19th St O Walt Sealy Rock Hill SC Pinetuck Ln New York Steven R Gross Staten Island NY Seth Ct Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC P O Box 7463 North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC Season Dr Wilson C Hardee Johnsonville SC P O Box 65 North Dakota Andrew R Caylor Washburn ND PO Box 449 Robert H Teuton Rock Hill SC Hillcrest Dr Ohio Arthur S Holmes Hilton Head SC Bethel Ct Sam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC India Hook Rd Apt Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK W Cherry St William B Hadwin Estill SC P O Box 787 Oregon Kenneth R Palen Salem OR Alvarado Ter S Walter H Johnson Mayo SC PO Box 70 Pennsylvania Walter DePrefontaine Pottstown PA PO Box 796 Dana P Rickards Cope SC Bamberg Rd Philippine Islands Antonio F Joson Jr Caloocan City Philippine Isle 131 Guadalupe St Gary B Jolley Gaffney SC Filter Plant Rd South Dakota Maurice E Webb Aberdeen SD N 4th St Richard L Harding Gaffney SC P O Box 937 Tennessee L Alvin Hill Jr Old Hickory TN Grandview Cir T B Clark Jr W Columbia SC Exum Dr Texas John E Gibson Lone Oak TX P O Box 446 Vernon A Amick Chapin SC E Boundary St #111 Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT E English Way C Todd Schofield Lexington SC Nazareth Rd Vermont Guy W Oldenburgh Westford VT Learned Dr Ford M Thornton Jr Aiken SC Joyce Branch Rd Virginia Roy B Henderson Jr Saltville VA P O Box 584 Leroy J Delionbach Aiken SC Hartwell Dr Washington Robert H Locke Longview WA P O Box 871 William J Peeples Jr Early Branch SC Geneva Dr West Virginia Pete Y Turner Morgantown WV P O Box Venture Dr Jerry M Owens Greenville SC Riley Rd Wisconsin Mark Nelson Oregon WI Janesville St N Haskell Brabham Lexington SC Laurel St Wyoming Jack E Nixon Wheatland WY PO Box GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 143

144 144 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA 144 GRAND RECORDERS Grand Commandery Recorder Address Grand Encampment Lawrence E Tucker Bellaire TX W Loop S Suite 495 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL PO Box Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR PO Box 1207 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA Elm Ave Canada James W Gerrard Toronto Ontario Canada 3130 Lakeshore Blvd W M8V 1L3 Colorado Gerald A Ford Arvada CO W 69th Way Connecticut Vincent A Cowie Middletown CT Inverness Sq Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Hugh A Shawen Washington DC st Street SE #A714 Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL PO Box 2740 Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA Mulberry St Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Robert K Cronk Rock City IL PO Box 37 Indiana Lawrence V Kaminsky Highland IN PO Box 1690 Iowa Willard M Loper Sperry IA Sperry Rd Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY Frankford Rd Louisiana Bowdre McDowell New Orleans LA PO Box Maine L Richard Duross Saco ME Bradley St Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Baltimore MD Playfield St Mass & RI Robert C. Corr Boston MA Tremont St Room 405 Michigan Vernon T Barnhart Battle Creek MI PO Box 498 Minnesota Harland L Thomesen Shoreview MN W County Rd D Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A. Troxel Jr. Blue Springs MO NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT PO Box 824 Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE S 26th St Nevada Hans J Scheurer Reno NV PO Box 2425 New Hampshire Robert Sutherland Greenland NH Bayside Rd New Jersey Edward A Hesley Mantua NJ Cardinal Ave New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM PO Box New York Robert Cave Ridge NY Glen Dr North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC PO Box North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND PO Box 9544 Ohio Richard H Palm Warren OH Foster Dr NE Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK PO Box 1223 Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR PO Box 767 Pennsylvania Walter G DePrefontaine Philadelphia PA N Broad St Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC PO Box 7463 South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD E Pioneer Tr #2 Tennessee Marshall L. Horn Nashville TN PO Box Texas Loyd L Chance Dallas TX S Harwood St Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT S 4900 West Vermont Donald C Brown Barre VT East Road - Berlin Virginia Nelson C Trinkle Richmond VA Nine Mile Rd Washington Norman F Campo Bremerton WA High Ave West Virginia C H "Dick" Wyatt Wheeling WV PO Box 496 Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI Sunset Dr Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY Hidalgo Dr

145 145 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 145 MINUTES KNIGHT CRUSADERS of the CROSS of SOUTH CAROLINA Saturday, February 28, 2009 The Assembly of Knight Crusaders of the Cross was duly opened at 1:35 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. with 52 members and candidates signing the registers including the following officers: R. Henry Brown {5}... Knight Crusader of the East Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Knight Crusader of the West J. Frank Gilliland {3}... Knight Crusader of the South * William R. Logan... Knight Crusader of the North Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE {2}... Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder S. Hal Gregory {5}... Knight Crusader of the Holy Cross L. Aubrey Haynes {4}... Knight Crusader of the Asylum Gary Hinson {2}... Knight Crusader of the Temple Other members and visitors present as shown on the Tyler s register. Pledge of Allegiance was given. Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder read petitions for the following and the ballot was spread and they were duly elected to receive the degree: Homer Walker Babb James E. Haselden William Lee Summerville Gilmore R. Blackmon, Jr. Zebulon Vance Morgan III Robert E. Eberly, Jr Barry L. Bruce James R. Phillips George Glenn Harper Joel E. Casey Terry Stanley Pruitt Mark Linder Wilson Daryn L. Evans Melvin Sinclair, Jr Larry Joe Granger Charles Stoudemire (Absent-carry over to next year) The degree team consisting of the following Knight Commanders conferred the degree of Knight Crusader of the Cross on the above listed petitioners who were present: William R. Logan, PKCE... KCE Robert J. Bean, Sr.... KCN T. Henry Waldrep, PKCE... KCW Hal Gregory... KCS Douglas G. Lee, PKCE... KCHC Aubrey Haynes... KCT COMMITEES FOR : Audit: KC J. Frank Gilliland, Chairman; KC R. Henry Brown Finance: KC Robert V. Pinkston, Chairman; KC Hal Gregory. Nominating: PKCE William R. Logan, Chairman, PKCE T. Henry Waldrep. Installing: PKCE T. Henry Waldrep, Chairman, KC C. E. Turner. KCE R. Henry Brown recognized all Past KCE present 4, all Past Grand Commanders present 4, and all Grand Commandery Officers present. Minutes of February 23, 2008 were approved as printed in the 2008 Proceedings and it being in the hands of the members. Adopted Motion made that the Treasurer-Recorder pay all customary bills found to be due and correct. Adopted Motion made that we donate $60.00 to the KTEF and purchase 2 Life Eye Sponsors for 2 of our deserving Knight Crusaders who were not already Eye Sponsors, $10.00 to scgyr web site and $50.00 to the Square and Compass. Adopted The Treasurer-Recorder made a motion which was seconded that a Change in our By-Laws be made to Article VII, Membership and that the last sentence be deleted. Election to membership in the organization shall be by unanimous vote. It was duly seconded; unanimous consent was required unless it is held over. Unanimous Consent, Adopted and the Change was then voted upon. Adopted

146 146 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 146 The Treasurer-Recorder then read the recommendations of the committee that was appointed last year that to save on expenses have several bodies meet on the same Saturday. The Treasurer-Recorder made a motion that we hold the meeting in 2010 and thereafter on the 4 th Saturday in March unless Easter Sunday followed that Saturday and then it is to be held on the 3 rd Saturday in March if agreeable with all bodies involved. Adopted The Nominating Committee presented the following slate of officers to serve for the Ensuing year: Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Knight Crusader of the East J. Frank Gilliland {3}... Knight Crusader of the West Robert V. Pinkston {1}... Knight Crusader of the South S. Hal Gregory {5}... Knight Crusader of the North Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE {2}... Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder L. Aubrey Haynes {4}... Knight Crusader of the Holy Cross Gary Hinson {2}... Knight Crusader of the Asylum J. Gordon Cartrette {6}... Knight Crusader of the Temple The above named officers were elected by acclamation and were installed by PKCE William R. Logan assisted by PKCE T. Henry Waldrep as Marshal. KCE Robert J. Bean, Sr. thanked the Knight Crusaders for electing him, requested that the degree team confer the work in 2010 under the direction of PKCE William R. Logan, and then KCE Bean made the following appointments. COMMITEES FOR : Audit: KC J. Frank Gilliland, Chairman; KC Carl R. Truesdale, J. Gordon Cartrette Finance: KC Robert V. Pinkston, Chairman: KC Hal Gregory. Nominating: PKCE William R. Logan, Chairman; PKCE T. Henry Waldrep Installing: PKCE William R. Logan, Chairman; PKCE R. Henry Brown KCE Robert J. Bean Sr. closed the meeting at 3:01 p.m. Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE Treasurer/Recorder R. Henry Brown Knight Crusader of the East, Presiding Robert J. Bean, Sr. Knight Crusader of the East, Elected PAST KNIGHT CRUSADERS OF THE EAST 1994 Richard L. Harding {4} 2005 Joseph L. McGee {2} 1995 H. Gregory Hiers {1} 2006 Clarence E. Turner {3} 1996 D. Samuel Tennyson {4} 2007 Leroy J. Delionbach {2} 1997 Jerry M. Owens {3} 2008 R. Henry Brown {5} 1998 G. Kent Elkins {3} 1999 William R. Logan {2} 2000 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} 2001 Johnnie T. Morris {2} * 2001 Jesse C. Branham {1} (Hon) 2002 T. Henry Waldrep {3} 2003 Richard A. Wesner {6} 2004 Douglas G. Lee {4} * Deceased {#} District

147 147 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 147 REPORT OF THE TREASURER-RECORDER KNIGHT CRUSADERS of the CROSS of SOUTH CAROLINA I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008: January 1, 2008 Balance: Series I Bonds... $ 3, First Reliance (CD # )... 1, Series I Bonds... 1, Cash on Hand Total... $ 5, December 31, 2008 RECEIPTS Received From 18 Candidates... $ Rituals & Jewels Series I Bonds (Interest Accrued) First Reliance (Interest # ) First Reliance (Interest # ) First Reliance (Interest # ) Total... $ 6, DISBURSEMENTS December 31, 2008 Square & Compass... $ Grand York Rite Total to account for... $ 6, December 31, 2008 Series I Bonds $ , First Reliance (CD# )... 2, Cash on Hand Total... $ 6, Adopted. Fraternally submitted, Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE Knight Treasurer-Recorder Statistical Report Members 1/1/ /23/2008 Candidates Losses Total Membership 12/31/ REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE To: The Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the Knight Treasurer-Recorder of the Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer-Recorder as of December 31, 2008 is as follows: Adopted. Series I Bonds... $ 3, Cash on Hand First Reliance (CD ) $ Fraternally submitted: J. Frank Gilliland, Chairman R. Henry Brown

148 148 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 148 Prior Registrar J. Frank Gilliland Johnnie T. Morris, PP 411 S. Elm St. P. O. Box 7463 Pendleton, SC Columbia SC Minutes of Called Meeting to Receive & Ballot on Petitions Saturday, January 3, 2009 The Priory met in a Called Conclave for the purpose of balloting on proposals at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC with the following officers present: A total of 44 Members were present. J. Frank Gilliland {3}... Prior H. Gregory Hiers {1}... Deputy Prior Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP {6}... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP {2}... Registrar Douglas G. Lee {4}... Prelate William R. Logan {2}... Orator Hal Gregory {5}... Herald Prior J. Frank Gilliland opened the meeting and introduced the Grand York Rite Officers present: ME Gary N. Martin, MEGHP; MI George Peters, MIGM; and SK Jack Holmes, VEGC. He then stated that the purpose of the meeting was to propose and elect candidates. MW Gerald L. Carver, Grand Master, was introduced and he then introduced his officers present. Doug Amick, Bob Bean, Ron Parker, Buck Jolley, Bill Logan, Jack Holmes and MW Kent Elkins, PGM. The following named Companions and Sir Knights who have presided over the four bodies of the York Rite by choice of their Companions and Sir Knights were proposed and elected to receive the Knight York Cross of Honour: Bobby Joe Fisher Melvin Sinclair, Jr. Donald Preston Vause Clarence Richard Lane James Richard Snipes Jerry A. Willard, Jr. William Franklin Rogers Johnny Steven Summers Those balloted on previously that could not make it in 2008 will be notified of the date this year. (David DeChant & H. Ted Burgess Jr.) The Treasurer and Registrar represented Palmetto Priory at Convent General in September 2008 and informed the members that the Assessment on each new member had been changed from $75.00 to $ effective October 31, 2008 and that our fees were not enough to cover the increase since we only charged $ which left us with nothing to operate on. A Companion made a motion that we increase the Fees to $ and was seconded. After much discussion it was determined that since this special meeting was called for the balloting on proposals only and that the motion was not in order and it was withdrawn. Since the Prior and his top officers could in accordance with the By-Laws set the date for the Stated Business Meeting it was agreed to hold the Business Meeting on February 28, 2009 and a committee consisting of Gordon Cartrette, Henry Brown, Henry Waldrep and Johnnie Morris make a proposal for a change in the By-laws. The Registrar will notify the membership that the Business meeting will be held on February 28 th and that the Banquet and the induction of the proposed members along with the 2 carryovers from last year would be on Saturday, March 28, 2009 as already scheduled. There being no further business, the Priory was closed with prayer at 11:45 a.m. Johnnie T. Morris, PP Registrar J. Frank Gilliland Prior

149 149 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 149 ANNUAL CONCLAVE PALMETTO PRIORY NO. 54, KYCH The 52nd Annual Conclave of Palmetto Priory No. 54 convened at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, in Columbia, South Carolina, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.; February 28, 2009 with the following officers in their stations. Thirty-Four (34) members were present. J. Frank Gilliland {3}... Prior H. Gregory Hiers {1}... Deputy Prior Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP {6}... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP {2}... Registrar Douglas G. Lee {4}... Prelate William R. Logan {2}... Orator Hal Gregory {5}... Herald Prior Gilliland opened the meeting with prayer given by Douglas G. Lee, Prelate. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was then given. Prior Gilliland recognized ME Gary Martin, MEGHP, MI George Peters, MIGM and SK Haywood Fowler, VEGC and each made a few brief remarks. Prior Gilliland then recognized T. Henry Waldrep, Grand Governor and Johnnie T. Morris, Deputy Grand Governor of S.C. It was moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of our last annual meeting, they being printed in the 2008 Annual Proceedings. Adopted The report of the Treasurer and the Registrar were read and Adopted as read. The report of the Audit Committee was read by Gary B. Hinson and Adopted as read. The following proposal for a change in our By-Laws was read: PROPOSED CHANGE: SECTION 5. A. THE FEE FOR RECEPTION OF CANDIDATES INTO THIS PRIORY SHALL BE TWO HUNDRED, TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($225.00) PAYABLE IN FULL WHEN THE PETITION IS PRESENTED. B. ANY INCREASES IN THE FUTURE BY CONVENT GENERAL WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE INCREASED WITHOUT HAVING TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS OF PALMETTO PRIORY #54, KYCH. C. THE FEE FOR PLURAL MEMBERSHIP OR FOR MEMBERSHIP BY AFFILIATION SHALL BE FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00). The motion was made and passed by unanimous consent. Adopted. Motion made by R. Henry Brown, PP duly seconded and adopted to donate $50.00 to the Square and Compass for use of the building, $10.00 to scgyr web site and to pay all bills found to be due and correct and to contribute $ to the Knight York Cross of Honour Medical Foundation in compliance with our responsibility to support our charities. Adopted Motion made by Sam Tennyson, PP that we give the Grand Master General or his representative one nights lodging and Banquet tickets when making an official visit at our business meeting. Adopted

150 150 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 150 The Nominating Committee consisting of PP J. Gordon Cartrette, PP R. Henry Brown and PP Johnnie T. Morris made its report and there being no nominations from the floor the following were elected and installed by D. Samuel Tennyson, PP and R. Henry Brown, PP. H. Gregory Hiers {1}... Prior Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6}... Deputy Prior Douglas G. Lee {4}... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP {6}... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP {2}... Registrar William R. Logan {2}... Prelate Hal Gregory {5}... Orator G. Kent Elkins {3}... Herald Past Prior J. Frank Gilliland presented the Prior Jewel to Prior Gregory Hiers. Prior Gregory Hiers announced the following Committees: Auditing Committee consisting of: Gary B. Hinson, PP Ford M. Thornton, Jr. and PP R. Henry Brown Nominating Committee consisting of PP J. Gordon Cartrette, PP R. Henry Brown and PP Johnnie T. Morris. There being no further business the Priory was closed at 9:45 a.m. Johnnie T. Morris, PP Registrar J. Frank Gilliland Prior, Presiding H. Gregory Hiers H. Gregory Hiers Prior, Elected REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ( 2/28/2009) To: Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knights of the York Cross of Honour: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the Treasurer and Registrar of Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knight York Cross of Honour and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer as of December 31, 2008 is as follows: Wachovia Bank, Checking... $ 3, Wachovia Bank (CD)... 12, December 31, 2007 Balance... $ 15, Fraternally submitted, Gary B. Hinson, Chairman Ford M. Thornton, Jr., PP R. Henry Brown, PP

151 151 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 151 REPORT OF THE TREASURER Palmetto Priory #54, KYCH I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008: January 1, 2008 Balances: Wachovia Bank (Checking) $ 2, Wachovia Bank (CD) 11, $ 14, RECEIPTS 2008 Deposits $ 2, Interest on CD $ , Total $ 17, DISBURSEMENTS Convent General KYCH $ Judy Morris/Kathy Freeman Square & Compass KYCH Medical Foundation Convent General (12) Convent General (3 Certificates) Grand York Rite , Total to Account $ 15, December 31, 2008 Balances Wachovia Bank (Checking) $ 3, NBSC CD 12, $ 15, Adopted. REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR Palmetto Priory #54, KYCH I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008: RECEIPTS 2008 Fees for 13 $ $ 1, Dinner tickets $10 each) Rituals, Jewels & Lapel Pins Total $ 2, DISBURSEMENTS 2008 Paid to J. Gordon Cartrette, Treasurer $2, $ 2, STATISTICAL REPORT January 1, 2008 Membership 302 Candidates received February 8, Affilated Dual 0 Restored 0 Total Gain 12 Sub Total 314 Deaths 15 Demitted 0 Dropped 0 Total Loss 15 December 31, 2008 Present Membership 299 Adopted.