Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Of Kentucky

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1 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Of Kentucky George F. Brooks Right Eminent Grand Commander GRAND COMMANERY OF KENTUCKY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OFFICERS George F. Brooks (4). Grand Commander 1125 Schofield Land, Frankfort, KY Bobby E. Crittendon (13/7)..Deputy Grand Commander 307 Dayton Pike, Dayton, KY , William F. Lile(12/23). Grand Generalissimo Halifax Drive, Louisville, KY William P. Bill Jackson (4). Captain General 1200 Lebanon Rd., Bagdad, KY J.B. Hitt (12) Grand Treasurer 1007 Chersterton Place, Louisville, KY William G. Hinton (6)....Grand Recorder PO Box 695, Shelbyville, KY Gary E,. Thornberry (4)...Assistant Grand Recorder PO Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY Gerald L. Hacker(51)...Grand Senior Warden 2825 HWY 1148, Isom, KY Jimmy J. Reynolds (17).. Grand Junior Warden 120 Scrubgrass road, Danville, KY Arius Holbrook (51). Grand Prelate PO Box 162, Mayking, KY Carl A. Jones (50)..Grand Standard Bearer 182 Grandview Dr., Williamsburg, KY Marvin Blaine (11)...Grand Sword Bearer 4845 Emily Dr., West Paducah, KY Charles Douglas Holbrook (51) Grand Warder PO Box 223, Eolia, KY Larry Carte (50)....Grand Sentinel 461 Davenport LN., Williamsburg, KY Christopher Smith (4) aide to the Grand Commander 5221 Huntington Woods Rd., Frankfort, KY James Reichert (12).Grand Marshal 4324 Estate Drive, Louisville, KY ~ 2 ~

2 RULES FOR DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENT MASONIC DATES 1. To find the date of Ancient Craft: Add 4000 to the Vulgar Era. Thus, 4000 and 2012 are To find the date of Royal Arch Masonry: Add 530 to the Vulgar Era. Thus, 503 and 2012 are To find the Royal and Select Master s date: Add 1000 to the Vulgar Era. Thus, 1000 and 2012 are To find the Knights Templar date: Subtract 1118 from the Vulgar Era. Thus, 1118 and 2012 are 894. THE FOLLOWING Shows in one view, The date of the present year, in all the branches of the Order. George F. Brooks, Jr. R.E. Grand Commander Year of the Lord, A.D.- (Anno Domini) Vulgar Era. Year of the light A.L.-(Anno Lucis) Ancient Craft Masonry Year of Discovery, A.I. (Anno Inventions) Royal Arch Masonry Year of Deposit, A.D. Dep (Anno Depositionis) Royal and Select Masters. Year of the Order, A. O.- (Anno Ordinis) 893- Knights Templar. ~ 3 ~ ~ 4 ~

3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF KENTUCKY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONCLAVE Lexington, KY, September 17, 2012 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF KENTUCKY The One Hundred Sixty-Sixth Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky was held Monday, September 17, 2012, A.O. 894, in the Clarion Hotel Lexington, Kentucky. The Annual Conclave began on Sunday afternoon with the Divine Service at 6:00 PM under the direction of Sir Knight Arius Holbrook Eminent Grand Prelate. DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER S BREAKFAST George F. Brooks, Jr. (4), Grand Commander (Presiding) Frankfort, Kentucky Bobby E. Crittendon (13/7), Elected Dayton, Kentucky William G. Hinton, PGC (6) Grand Recorder Shelbyville, Kentucky Sir Knight Bobby E. Crittendon, V.E. Deputy Grand Commander, presided over the breakfast for the Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captains General and Inspection Staff of the Constituent Commanderies in Kentucky, held at 7:00 AM on Monday, September 17, OPENING Promptly at 9:00 AM, the One Hundred Sixty-Sixth Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky was reconvened. The Business Session began with R.E. Grand Commander George F. Brooks, Jr., presiding. The invocation was given by Sir Knight Arius Holbrook Eminent Grand Prelate. ~ 5 ~ ~ 6 ~

4 Those in attendance were as follows: George F. Brooks, Jr. (4) Grand Commander Bobby E. Crittendon (13/7) Deputy Grand Commander William F. Lile (12/32) Generalissimo William P. Bill Jackson (4) Captain General J. B. Hitt, II (12) Grand Treasurer William G. Hinton, PGC (6) Grand Recorder Gray E. Thornberry, PGC (4) Assistant Grand Recorder Gerald L. Hacker (51) Grand Senior Warden Jimmy J. Reynolds (17) Grand Junior Warden Arius Holbrook (51) Grand Prelate Carl A. Jones (50) Grand Standard Bearer Mervin Blaine (11) Grand Sword Bearer Charles Douglas Holbrook (51) Grand Warder Larry Carte (50) Grand Sentinel Christopher Smith (4) Aide to the Grand Commander James Reichert (12) Grand Marshal PAST GRAND COMMANDERS OF KENTUCKY (* = Not Present) 1965 Herbert D. Sledd (1) Lexington 6326 Colby Road, Winchester, KY *Donald H. Smith (19) Richmond McCready Manor, 300 Stocker Drive, Apt. 123 Richmond, KY *Billy Joe Carroll (11) Paducah 831 North 23rd Street, Paducah, KY William G. Hinton (6) Hopkinsville Center for Ed. & Leadership, 615 Frankfort Rd., Shelbyville, KY Leslie E. Black (12) Louisville 3006 Wickland Drive, Louisville, KY *William E. Berry (28) Ashland 2910 Bradley Drive, Flatwoods, KY *Alan Winkenhofer (37) Elizabethtown P.O. Box 500, Ft. Knox, KY *Ortis H. Key (11) Paducah 3925 Linda Drive, Paducah, KY G. Michael Miller, Sr., (12) Louisville 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY Gary E. Thornberry (4) Lawrenceburg PO Box 358, Lawrenceburg, KY Emery J. DeWitt (35) Princeton 481 Fritts Road, Marion, KY *RB Hooks, Jr. (23) Bowling Green 1574 Normandy Way, Bowling Green, KY James H. King, Jr. (17) Danville 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY Daniel L. Coleman (7) Covington 2832 Aberdeen Avenue, Covington, KY Raleigh C. Foster (12/36/37/52) Louisville 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY Arius Holbrook, Jr.(51) Ermine PO Box 13, Ermine, KY Archie R. Smallwood (120 Louisville P. O. Box 1651, Louisville, KY ~ 7 ~ ~ 8 ~

5 Representatives Attending Annual Conclave Webb No. 1 Robert W. Davenport, Commander James Dixon, Generalissimo Frankfort No. 4 William P. Jackson, Commander Christopher T. Smith, Generalissimo Moore No. 6 William G. Henry Commander Covington No. 7 James R. Phillips, Elected Alternate Paducah No. 11 Patrick Young, Commander Marvin Blaine, Generalissimo Stewart Strickland, Captain General Louisville-DeMolay No. 12 Raymond P. Swanson, Commander Bruce D. Zimmerman, Generalissimo Herbert M. Zimmerman, Captain General Newport No. 13 Robert Peelman, Commander R. E. Creech, Sr., Captain General Owensboro No. 15 James I. Reynolds, Elected Alternate Cynthiana No. 16 Don L. Powell, Commander Fred W. Wege, Captain General Ryan No. 17 Jimmy Joe Reynolds, Commander Thomas Bustle, Generalissimo James G. Hogue, Captain General Richmond No. 19 James I. Miller, Commander Bowling Green No. 23 Larry Flowers, Commander Daniel Clint Durham, Generalissimo Robert Stanford, Captain General Marion No. 24 Stephen Russell, Commander W. T. Phillips, Generalissimo Madisonville No. 27 (Assessment Not Paid) Ashland No. 28 Larry Eastham, Elected Alternate Winchester No. 30 John C. Walker, Commander Somerset No. 31 Herbert M. Stone, Commander Shelby No. 32 Bill Brown, Generalissimo Princeton No. 35 Bobby H. Hayes, Commander Glasgow No. 36 Jesse R. Sims, Commander Matthew Lewis, Generalissimo David Williams, Captain General Conrad H. Cates No. 37 Charles T. Mason Commander Duffield No. 42 Curtis Jackson, Commander Franklin No. 44 James V. Jones, Generalissimo Robert Stanford, Captain General Pikeville No. 45 Bufford Litteral, Generalissimo ~ 9 ~

6 Jackson No. 47 (Assessment Not Paid) Paintsville No. 48 Maxwell Kelly, Elected Alternate Mayfield No. 49 Glenn Barker, Elected Alternate Williamsburg No. 50 (none registered) Whitesburg No. 51 Gerald L. Hacker, Elected Alternate Jefferson No. 52 Chris Knapp, Commander Jeff Therrian, Captain General Morehead No. 53 Loren Smith, Commander Terry Irons, Captain General Jenkins No. 54 Jemmie Ray Burke, Commander Irvine No. 55 Don L. Powell, Elected Representative Attending Annual Conclave Webb No. 1 James Dixon James L. Butler Herbert D. Sledd Harvey Reynolds John D. Jacobs Derek Phelps Robert Davenport William F. Alderdice Frankfort No. 4 George F. Brooks Gary Thornberry Ronald C. Wise Gayle A. Sutherland Raymond L. Webb Christopher T. Smith William P. Jackson Moore No. 6 William G. Hinton Bobby H. Hayes William Henry Covington No. 7 Daniel L. Coleman Fred W. Wege Michael G. West Loren K. Rood Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr. James R. Phillips Paducah No. 11 Patrick Young Marvin S. Blaine Louisville-DeMolay No. 12 Jim Reichert Archie R. Smallwood William F. Lile Leslie E. Black G. Michael Miller, Sr. J. B. Hitt Chris Knapp J. William (Bill) Ryan James B. Wall Raleigh C. Foster Newport No. 13 J. Herman Dean Donald E. Webster Billy E. Scolf Tom Wheeler Gregory C. Powell Stan Simonton Bobby Crittendon Owensboro No. 15 Richard B. Miller James I. Reynolds Cynthiana No. 16 Clarence Walton Carroll M. Curtis Ryan No. 17 James King Thomas Bustle Mark Elliott Richmond No. 19 Donald H. Smith Don E. Hale James I. Miller Bowling Green No. 23 James T. Banton Jack Hodges Ronald V. Howell RB Hooks, Jr. David Puckett Ronald A. Johnson Robert E. Jordan Daniel Clint Durham Jason L. Holcomb Marion No. 24 Howard P. Asa Stewart Strickland Gary Hunt Robert E. Cecil J. William Riggs Madisonville No. 27 (none registered) Ashland No. 28 Richard Parsons Kerry Sluss Burton E. Allen Larry Eastham Winchester No. 30 Don L. Powell Somerset No. 31 Vernon G. Wesley Shelby No. 32 William F. Lile Bill Brown J. B. Hitt J. William (Bill) Ryan Princeton No. 35 (none registered) Glasgow No. 36 James G. Hogue David Williams John Williams James O. Atwood Charles T. Mason Conrad H. Cates No. 37 Raleigh C. Foster, James B. Wall, William Brawner Duffield No. 42 Theodore Boyd Brown Tommy E. Pace Jerry Hatmaker Curtis Jackson Franklin No. 44 Larry Flowers James T. Banton Robert Stanford Larry Noe Pikeville No. 45 Ronnie Williamson James Adkins Jackson No. 47 (none registered) Paintsville No. 48 Maxwell Kelly Mayfield No. 49 Glenn D. Barker, William F. Alderdice ~ 11 ~ ~ 12 ~

7 Williamsburg No. 50 Tim Owens, Terry L. Pugsley, Carl A. Jones, Randall Partin Whitesburg No. 51 Arius Holbrook, Jr., Gerald L. Hacker, Delmas Everidge, Charles Holbrook Jefferson No. 52 Ed Revel, Ronnie Skipper, Raleigh C. Foster, Charles M. Jewell, Morehead No. 53 C. Victor Ramey, Kerry Sluss, Larry E. Beeman, James D. Reeder, Garry Bishop Jenkins No. 54 Bob Balthis Irvine No. 55 Don L. Powell INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST AND MEMBERS The Committee on Visitors led by Sir Knight James B. Wall, Chairman, introduced the following distinguished guests and members. Past grand commanders Kentucky William G Hinton, PGC 1980 Leslie E Black, PGC 1984 G Michael Miller Sr., PGC 1998 Gary E Thornberry, PGC 1999 Emory J Dewit, PGC 2002 James H King Jr, PGC 2006 Daniel L Coleman, PGC 2007 Raleigh C Foster, PGC 2008 Arius Holbrook Jr, PGC 2009 Archie Smallwood, PGC 2010 Elected Chapter of Kentucky James King, Jr., Grand High Priest Wendell Curtis Grand King Thomas bustle Grand Scribe Charles Mason Grand Capt. of the Host Elected Council of Kentucky Timothy L Owens James Lee Jones Raleigh C Foster Daniel Clint Durham Most Illustrious Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Grand Capt. of the Guard Out-of-state Visiting Guest ~ 13 ~

8 Lloyd J Leinbaugh, Grand Capt. General, Georgia William E Jegen, Grand Commander, Illinois Kenneth W Smith, Deputy Grand Commander, Illinois Charles E Hileman Jr, Past Grand Commander, Illinois John W Zeller Sr., Grand Junior Warden, Idaho Bobby J Roberts, Grand Commander, Indiana Jack F Wallace, Deputy Grand Commander, Indiana Michael the Ritter, Grand Generalissimo, Indiana James L Bollinger, Grand General, Indiana Don Olvey, Grand Senior Warden, Indiana Terry L Kehrer, Grand Standard Bearer, Indiana David C Willoughby, Grand Warder, Indiana Robert S Plant, Grand Prelate Emeritus, Indiana Cortland Rule, Grand Commander, Michigan Howard Crumit, Deputy Grand Commander, Michigan Paul Roggow, Grand Generalissimo, Michigan Kenneth Dyer, Past Grand Commander, Mississippi August C Holzer, Grand Commander, Ohio Thomas H Gault Sr., Grand Capt. General, Ohio Richard M Holcombe, Past Grand Commander, Ohio Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA John Stracener, Grand Master Gen. covenant general KY CH Herbert D Sledd, Most Eminent Honorary Past Grand Master Grand Encampment Larry W Brown, East Central Department Commander William Jackson Jones, Past Grand Master Grand Encampment Grand Lodge of Kentucky Wilson K Wilder Grand Junior Warden Carol M Curtis Past Grand Master Jack P Hodges Past Grand Master Charles M Jewell Past Grand Master Robert W Davenport Past Grand Master Rick Nation Grand Senior Warden Roger Barnett, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Scottish Rite CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT (Preliminary) TO: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky. We, your Committee on Credentials, report that a Constitutional number of representatives of your Constituent Commanderies have registered with the Credentials Committee and are seated in this Grand Body. Fraternally submitted, Ronald C. Wise (4), Chairman Raymond Webb (4) Gayle Sutherland (4) Election Announced The Grand Commander announced that the Election of would be held at 11:00. REPORT OF THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER GEORGE F. BROOKS, JR. Sir Knights and especially to the Sir Knights visiting form our sister jurisdictions, Welcome to the One Hundred Sixty Sixth Annual Session of the Knights Templar of Kentucky. It is good to see the dedication you show to the Knight Templar by your attendance. I hope that you will enjoy the time you spend with us and the Southern Hospitality that is shown to all to make this an enjoyable and interesting Conclave. I hope the hospitality shown to you is equal, if not superior to that which I and my have been shown when visiting your jurisdictions. ~ 15 ~ ~ 16 ~

9 January 12, 2012 Dispensations granted Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, to Visit Warfield Lodge #882 in Templar Uniform, March 10, 2012 Participated in the York Rite Festivals at Lebanon Attended the Annual Knights Templar Golf Scramble for the Eye Foundation Attended 10 of the Chapter/ Council Area Meetings Attended 8 of the Knight Templar Academies July 3, 2012 March 15, 2012 Cynthiana Commandery #16, election of due to not having a quorum in June. Covington Commandery #7 to change Inspection date. I nominated the following Sir Knights as Grand represent Kentucky in other Grand Jurisdictions: District of Columbia Christopher Chris Smith #4 Florida Ryan Engle #13 New Mexico Larry Carte #50 Wyoming William P. Bill Jackson #4 Indiana Archie Smallwood #12 Tennessee Larry Flowers #23 I visited most of the Commanderies and other York Rite Bodies in the Commonwealth during the last year and was always warmly welcomed and treated with the utmost respect. I thank all of the Sir Knights for hospitality shown. I also represented your Grand Commandery at: Reception for the Grand High Priest Reception for the Grand Illustrious Master Reception for the Grand Master of Masons F&AM Order of the amaranth Grand Court of Kentucky Rainbow for Girls Grand Assembly Job s Daughter Bethel #18 Order of the DeMolay Grand Conclave Banquet Participated in the York Rite Festivals at Somerset Out of State Visits New Albany Commander- New Albany, Indiana Grand Commandery of Ohio Grand Commandery of Alabama Grand Commandery of Tennessee Grand Commandery of Indiana Easter Pilgrimage to Washington DC East Central Division conference in Merriville, Indiana Grand Encampment of Knights Templar USA in Alexandria, VA I received Honorary memberships form Williamsburg Commandery #50, Grand Commandery of Ohio, Grand Commandery of Indiana, and Grand Commandery of Tennessee. I was made a Illustrious Knight of the Triangle and presented with the jewel of that Order by the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania. The recommendations I would make are: 1. That a Meritorious Service bar be worn on the Knight Templar Uniform above the pocket next to and in conjunction with the Service Medal is issued with the Conrad Cates Award. This bar is to be white with a Gold Star in the middle. 2. That Degree Teams, under the jurisdiction of the Division Commander, be formed in all 10 divisions. These degree Teams are to be utilized to assist in conferring the Orders in their Division where needed. It is my hope that this will increase visiting among the Commanderies as well as increase the number of selfsufficient Commanderies across the Commonwealth and in time increase membership. ~ 17 ~ ~ 18 ~

10 I would like to thank all of you in the Commonwealth of Kentucky for making me and my wife welcome when and wherever we visited. It has been an honor to serve with the of the Grand Commandery. You are the Best any Commander could have asked for! These last years have been some of the best days of my live. I have made so many friends across the USA and Kentucky. I would like to thank our office secretary Rebecca Warth for all to the assistance she has given me and my wife. Many times we would have been at a loss without her. Most of all I would like to thank my Lady, Miss Teresa for putting up with all the late nights, missed meals with the family and long trips. After 44 years you are still the love of my life and I hope it is just beginning. Sir Knights! I bid you Peace. Sir Knight George F. Brooks, Jr. Right Eminent Grand Commander It was moved by the Grand Recorder that those visiting Grand Commanders who were not Honorary Members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky, be made Honorary Members. Motion adopted. GRAND TREASURER S REPORT LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kentucky: This is the Checking Account for the General Fund of the Grand Commandery: Balance on hand, July 1, 2011 $7, Receipts July 1, 2011 June 30, , Total $94, Expenses July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012 $80, Balance on hand, June 30, 2012 $ 14, DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRAND COMMANDER S ADDRESS It was moved by the Grand Recorder that the Report of the Grand Commander be distributed to proper committees: Those portions pertaining to Grand Representatives, Dispensations, and Recommendations be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee; Other portions to the appropriate committee. Motion adopted. To meet the annual expenses, it was necessary to remove the $21,000 previously approved from the Permanent Fund of the Grand Commandery. If the Commandery members authorize the requested increase in assessments for 2014, this account will come closer to balancing. Since this new assessment will not be collected til the fall of 2013, it will be necessary to remove funds from the permanent fund again next year. By 2014, it is expected that the Grand Commandery will pay current expenses from current receipts. Any questions may be directed to me. Courteously submitted, HONORARY MEMBERS J. B. Hitt, II Grand Treasurer ~ 19 ~ ~ 20 ~

11 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT PERMANENT FUND REPORT J P Morgan, Louisville KY 4,180 shares $149, , Shares Wash. Mutual 33, Cash 2, Total $185, The securities in the investment accounts as noted above are in control of the Trustees and the Grand Treasurer. A full accounting will be included in the Auditor s Report and published in the proceedings for Fraternally Submitted, J. B. Hitt, II Grand Treasurer ~ 21 ~ ~ 22 ~

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15 REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE The Long Rand Planning Committee recommends that the Knights Templar Academies continue to have 10 sessions per year one in each Division, with this change, that they be held on Saturdays in the month of July as much as possible. This should increase attendance even more and make it a little easier on the Inspector General. It is our hope that continuing these academies will increase the proficiency of the Commanderies, and in time, increase membership. We also recommend, now that we have computer equipment to do it, that the us a computer program such as Skype to meet with the Grand Secretary and each other. This should cut down on travel expense, but we may need to purchase additional software, or pay a fee for business use. George Brooks Chairman COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Right Eminent Grand Commander,, Sir Knights, and guests of this Grand Commandery. As is our custom, we pause in the proceedings of this Grand Commandery for a period of respectful reflection to remember throws of our number who have passed on during the past year to join with our Savior in the blessing of eternal life. As Christian Knights we have that great assurance and comfort given us by our Blessed Savior when he said in the Chapter of the Gospel of St. John Chapter 11: I am the resurrection. And the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. This is the assurance and comfort that we as Christians and Christian Knights have as an abiding consolation when we must face the stillness of death. Why we acknowledge the sense of personal loss and grief that we can no longer enjoy the presence of these Sir Knights with their affection for this great fraternity, we must not forget that they are not completely gone from this world, for they live on in the memories of those of us who survive. The inspiration they gave us, their dedication to the ideals of this order, and the noble thoughts that they bestowed upon us should live on and be reflected in our daily lives. Let us also remember the families, friends and loved ones of these Sir Knights at this time of their grief. We extend our deep and sincere sympathy to them and join with them in their sense of loss. This Grand Commandery has been saddened by the loss of 72 Sir Knights of grand jurisdictions of Kentucky who have departed from our circle of fellowship. Among those was Right Eminent Past Grand Commander, John F. Kirby who passed away October 27, We also morn the loss of Mrs. Alice Koon, mother of Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar William Koon, II on July 2, The Sir Knights of this Grand Commandery also extend our sincere sympathy to Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons, upon the loss of Most Excellent Companion Beachal R. Church, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, who entered into rest on March 16, From beyond the borders of our Commonwealth, we note the passing of Most Excellent James William Alewine, Past Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in South Carolina, who dies June 28, This Grand Commandery also share in the loss of the Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters in the passing of Most Illustrious Companion James T. Banton, MIPGM, who died January 18, 2012, together with the family of Mrs. Karen Dean, wife of Most Illustrious Companion J. Herman Dean, MIPGM, who passed away on February 26, ~ 29 ~ ~ 30 ~

16 As we come to close of this time of remembrance and reflection, let us cherish and celebrate the deep fraternal fellowship that we have collectively enjoyed with these Sir Knights during the past years. May we always hold the memory of their dedication and service to this great Fraternity close in our hearts and minds. We will now have a moment of silence, ending with a word of prayer. O Lord remember these your servants, and grant that they may go from strength to strength in the life of perfect service in your heavenly kingdom. Bless them and keep them, make you face to shine upon them, and be gracious unto them. May you forevermore. Amen. Respectfully Submitted Arius Holbrook, Jr. Committee on Necrology COMMITTEE ON YOUTH To the Right Eminent Grand Commander,, and Members of The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky: Your Committee on Youth is pleased to report that our four Masonic youth organizations continue to be viable and have a fraternal relationship with our Masonic families. Due to the loyal service of many adult volunteers who serve in advisory capacities and the sponsorship by our Masonic organizations, our Masonic youth groups are able to operate and exist in hopes of ensuring a better future for our Masonic families. The Order of DeMolay continues to offer a positive and productive experience for young men with its programs and operations. DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Based upon its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in a variety of chapters worldwide. Kentucky DeMolay has offered three seasonal statewide conclaves that featured a variety of events and programs in ritual, sports, leadership development and fraternalism. The International Order of Rainbow for Girls is a dynamic organization that has played a vital role in cities large and small sine 1922! Rainbow helps the young ladies learn that you can accomplish anything and that you can make a difference in volunteering with community serviced activities such as Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, and Make- A-Wish Foundation. Most importantly, Rainbow provides the opportunity to have fun and make new friends that last a lifetime. Kentucky Rainbow has successfully continued in providing a wellrounded program for their young ladies with their annual leadership camp, annual Christmas party, Grand Retreat, inspections by the Supreme Inspector, official visits by the Grand Worthy Advisor and Grand Assembly during the past year. The International Order of Job s Daughters has encountered some growth and success in its operations. Job s Daughters is open to any young lady with a Masonic relative from the age of years of age. Our Kentucky Job s Daughters still function under the Supreme Guardian council and continue to offer worthwhile activities and beneficial programs for their young ladies and adult volunteers. Some activities that they provide include social and community service projects with their regular meetings. In 2012 with the support of the Bethel two members of the Bethel were able to attend the Supreme Sessions held in Baltimore, Maryland where they were able to meet many girls from around the country and some from other countries. Bethel #18 continues to raise funds for the HIKE fund which is a philanthropy solely supported by Job s Daughters. This is done though the bake sales they have held over the past few months. The Daughters have also ~ 31 ~ ~ 32 ~

17 been able to hold fun events for the members. They took a trip to Holiday World in June as they joined with Job s Daughters from Indiana for a fun filled day. In August, they again made the trip to Holiday World thanks to the generosity of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Order of the Eastern Star. The Order of the Builders has successfully offered its program of an annual Grand Chapter session and the activities of their chapter session and the activities of their chapters. They hold a vast array of activities and meetings for their members. They continue to function for the betterment of all the young men and adult volunteers who are involved in their organization. Several of our Masonic youth groups have been visible in enhancing their credibility by their presence and participation at some of the Grand Lodge District Meetings and the District Schools of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Order of the Eastern Star throughout the year. Your Grand Commandery has continued to contribute their monetary support to Rainbow, Job s Daughters, Builders and DeMolay. We are also pleased to note that our Right Eminent Grand Commander has also shown his interest and support to our youth during this past year. Your committee commends those Commanderies that make donations or purchase advertisements in the program booklets of the various youth organizations. The committee extends their sincere appreciation to those men who serve as adult volunteers and leaders for our advancement of our Masonic youth groups. The committee recommends to all Commanderies that they seriously consider in supporting either physically or monetarily the activities and programs of our Masonic youth organizations in a special effort so our youth can succeed and we can ensure the future of our Masonic families. Courteously submitted, Patton R. Hart, Chairman REPORT OF THE KNIGHT TEMPLAR MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT EDITOR To the Grand Commander, Grand, and Knights, I continued to supply two pages of articles for the Kentucky Edition of the Knight Templar Magazine each month. We are now on a schedule that requires the material to be in the hands of the Grand Recorder sixty days in advance. I attempted to keep all information current and tried to include all news of interest to York Rite Masons. We particularly kept up with announcements of upcoming events when we had sufficient notice. I included a message from the Grand Commander each month, as well. We do not receive very much news from the subordinate Commanderies. More information regarding knightings and local events would be appreciated. I enjoy preparing the supplement, as it definitely ties in with the news that I provide the Beauseant which I prepare for Louisville-DeMolay #12. I would like to be able to include more happenings from other areas of Kentucky, All articles for submission are welcome. Courteously, J.B. Hitt, II Supplement Editor REPORT OF THE GRAND INSPECTOR-GENERAL To: Right Eminent Grand Commander; and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kentucky, convened for the 166 Annual conclave. ~ 33 ~ ~ 34 ~

18 This past year we saw 2 Commandery have a score of 0. This was due to the fact they did not have enough people to Open. I do not know they answer to stop this. I will call on the members of All Commanderies to see if there is any way to help. I want to commend the Commanderies for doing a GREAT JOB This was the closest year for scores we have had in a few years. The top 10 all scored above 200. They were: (1) Ryan No. 17 (6) Whitesburg No. 51 (2) Frankfort No. 4 (7) Jackson No. 47 (3) Louisville DeMolay No. 12 (8) Paintsville No. 48 (4) Newport No. 13 (9) Williamsburg No. 50 (5) Morehead No. 53 (10) Ashland No. 28 To the Division Commanders I THANK YOU for the job you did this year. Right Eminent Grand Commander George Brooks I thank you for giving me the chance to serve you and this Grand Commandery. Courteously submitted, Gary Thornberry IG contributions so that the Doctors and Surgeons can find results from the effort put forth through the laboratories and colleges who give of their time and revenue to produce medical breakthroughs. The support of Contributions to the KTIF will give many the opportunities to get the benefit of eye surgery and in some cases to alleviate many problems. My appreciation to Sir Knight Raymond P. Swanson (12) who has worked diligently as Chairman here in Kentucky for Knight Templar Eye Foundation. Through the dedication of Sir Knight Swanson and others this Grand Commandery can be proud of their contributions. The figure of what has occurred over this period is contained in Sir Knight Swanson s report. I wish the express my special Thank You to Right Eminent Grand Commander, George F. Brooks (4) for allowing me to serve on this Committee this year. Also my special Thank You to each Sir Knight and Commandery throughout Kentucky for your special Effort for KTEF. Courteously submitted, Archie R. Smallwood (12) Eye Foundation Contributions Grand Commandery of Kentucky REPORT OF THE EYE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander,, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky Subject: End of Fiscal Year 2012 Knights Templar Eye Contributions This last year we have had a successful amount of contributions to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation from all over the Commonwealth of Kentucky and more especially for each Sir Knight who have given of their time and efforts to assist in curing and healing eye conditions. This year we have made changes from going out to individual cases and reporting them to securing REPORT ON TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE I HAD THE PLEASURE OF ATTENDING THE 66 TH Triennial of the Grand Encampment on August 12 th through the 15 th held in Alexandria, Virginia. Those also attending from Kentucky were Sir Knight George Brooks, R.E. Grand Commander, Sir Knight William Jackson, Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Leslie Black, Emery Dewitt, Raleigh Foster and Archie Smallwood, all Past Grand Commanders. My heartfelt thanks goes to those who attended. The meetings were very interesting and informative. The several committees gave report, of course the most important one being the combined financial statements for the period from July1, 2009 to June 30, The Grand Encampment appears to be in very good financial condition. If anyone would like a copy, I will see that you get one. On Wednesday, August 15 th, Sir Knight David Dixon Goodwin was installed as Most Eminent Grand Master for the ~ 35 ~ ~ 36 ~

19 Period Sir Knight Goodwin s message is in the September s addition of the Knight Goodwin s message is in th September s addition of The Knight Templar Magazine. Again, thanks to those Sir Knights and spouses for being there. Fraternally, Bobby E. Crittendon, Deputy Grand Commander COMMITTEE ON THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE September 17, 2012, A.O. 894 To the Right Eminent Grand Commander,, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky: Your Committee on Holy Land Pilgrimage reports that there were no Pilgrim Minister Applicants for the 2012 year, and no application have been received for The Grand Commandery pays the full cost of the Pilgrim Minister s trip (domestic and international airfare, housing, meals, etc. other than personal incidentals)- currently about $ Although there are still sufficient monies to send a Pilgrim Minister to Israel in a future year, the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund is rapidly decreasing. We replenish the fund in order that other may have the same opportunity to travel to the Holy Land in the future. Donations should be sent to the Grand Recorder and clearly marked as Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund. We thank the Right Eminent Grand Commander for giving us the opportunity to serve. Courteously submitted, J.D. Reeder, KTCH, PC (53) Chairman Larry N. Flowers, Sr., P.C. (23) R.B. Hooks, Jr., P.G.C. (23) FINANCE COMMITTEE To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Commandery and Constituent Commandery s of Kentucky Your Finance Committee offers the following resolution, Whereas the Permanent fund has steadily decreased over the past few years and the income for the Grand Commandery is not sufficient to meet the budget. The income for the Grand Commandery has been between 15, and 20,ooo.00 less that the budget and has caused a decrease in the permanent fund. Be it resolved that section 7. Paragraph A which now reads; Section 7. Constituent Commanderies shall pay following fees and assessments annually to the Grand Recorder. A. For every member of the Commandery as of June 30 each year the sum of $4.00, plus all fees and dues assessed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar Be amended to read; Section 7. Constituent Commanderies shall pay following fees and assessments annually to the Grand Recorder. A. For every member of the Commandery as of June 30 each year the sum of $14.00, plus all fees and dues assessed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar This problem has come about over several years and must be dealt with before it gets worse. We have not increased our Grand Commandery assessments for many years for Kentucky. The last increase found was in the 1994 proceedings, for $1.50 The permanent fund balance will be at 168, after this year s draw to balance the budget. ~ 37 ~ ~ 38 ~

20 This increase will balance the budget without using the permanent fund and allow us to rebuild the fund. Committee on Finance Herbert Zimmerman Gary Thornberry James King GRAND COMMANDERY BUDGET Grand Commander $2250 Deputy Grand Commander $1000 Grand Generalissimo $ 500 Grand Captain General $ 500 Grand Recorder $2400 Assistant Grand Recorder $ 200 Grand Treasurer $ 500 Grand Sentinel $ 50 Office Secretary $4000 Office Rent $1200 Postage $1800 Telephone and Internet $ 900 Office Expense $1000 Printing $5000 Taxes and Insurance $ 750 Inspections $1000 Mileage and Per Diem $3500 Annual Audit $3000 Grand Encampment Dues $ Annual Conclave $8000 Past Grand Commander Jewel Award Cordons $ 200 DeMolay PSMC Jewel $ 125 Triennial Expenses Rituals $ 300 Editor KT Magazine $ 50 Web Master $ 150 Office Secretary Retirement $ 700 Office Secretary Health Ins. $1125 Audit Educational Fund $ 450 Total $74540 Income Dues $55000 Tickets $ 2255 Rituals $ 300 Permanent Fund $16,935 Interest $ 50 Total $74540 Resolution To the Grand Commander, and Sir Knights to the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kentucky. The following resolution is presented to maintain the fiscal integrity of the Grand Commandery and the investment funds that support its operation. The investments funds have decreased more than fifty thousand dollars over the past six years because expenses have exceeded our income on a continuing basis. This was due to the drastic reduction of interest rates on CD s and bonds and the declining dues income from the loss of members. Be it resolved that the REGULATIONS of the GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of the STATE OF KENTUCKY, REVENUE, Section 7, (a) (page7) be revised from for every member of the Commandery as of June 30 of each year the sum of $6.50 per member, plus all fees and dues assessed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. Be revised to read for every member of the Commandery as June 30 of each year the sum of $16.50 per member, plus all fees and dues assessed by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. Submitted May 5, 2012 Leslie E. Black PGC ~ 39 ~ ~ 40 ~

21 COMMITTEE ON THE EYE FOUNDATION To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. Subject: The 44 th Annual Voluntary Campaign; July 1, 2011 to May 15, 2012 The Knights Templar Eye Foundation changed it direction in The Foundation decided that more people would be helped through research than by individual assistance. This year s 44 th Annual Voluntary Campaign received a total of $2,552, in donations. Kentucky Knights Templar donated a total of $21, or $6.40 per capita toward the 44 th Annual Voluntary Campaign. This places us at #18 our of 51 in total donations and #36 in per capita donations. The standing of Kentucky Commanderies is as follows: #12 $2,666 #49 $1870 #19 $1,705 #32 $1,337 #1 $1,230 #51 $1149 #53 $1,149 #11 $1,086 #50 $955 #23 $930 #15 $830 #48 $820 #13 $644 #37 $618 #7 $573 #31 $415 #45 $408 #28 $335 #27 $308 #44 $260 #17 $240 #52 $235 #6 $205 #4 $200 #36 $180 #24 $176 #16 $170 #55 $124 #42 $78 #35 $75 #47 $60 #30 $55 #54 $15 I wish to thank all the Sir Knights of our various Commanderies for their support and hard work. I especially want to thank the?recorders who make my job easier by sending their contributions through me. This has been a difficult year financially for many of our members. Your dedication to Eye Foundation helps so many people. Commanderies receiving Seals for achieving $10.00 or more per member: Mayfield No. 49 Paducah No. 11 Richmond No. 19 Shelby No. 32 Whitesburg No. 51 Appreciation Certificates for achieving $5.00-$9.99 per member: Bowling Green No. 23 Conrad H. Cates No. 37 Covington No. 7 Louisville-DeMolay No.12 Moore No. 6 Morehead No. 53 Newport No. 13 Owensboro No.15 Paintsville No. 48 Webb No. 1 Williamsburg No. 50 Fraternally, Raymond P. Swanson Chairman CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT We, your Committee on Credentials, submit the following report: That a Constitutional number of representatives of our Constituent Commanderies have registered with the Credentials Committee and are seated in the Grand Body. 32 of 33 Constituent Commanderies are represented at this Conclave. Grand 11 Past Grand Commanders 10 Inspectors 9 Representatives 32 Past Commander 113 Possible Votes 120 Fraternally submitted, Ronald C. Wise Raymond L. Webb P. T. Smith ~ 41 ~ ~ 42 ~

22 ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following were regularly nominated and elected to serve: Bobby E. Crittendon (13/7) Grand Commander William F. Lile (12/32) Deputy Grand Commander William P. Bill Jackson (4) Grand Generalissimo Raymond Swanson Captain General J.B. Hitt, II (12) Grand Treasurer James H. King, Jr. (17) Grand Recorder REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE To: Right Eminent Grand Commander, and members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky Assembled in Lexington, Kentucky for the 166 th Annual Conclave The Committee on Templar Jurisprudence desires to report in sections as follows: APPOINTMENTS: We approve the actions of the Grand Commander in appointing the Grand Prelate, Inspector General and other Grand officers and Grand Representatives, all of which are in accordance with Templar law and for the good of the order. The Committee approves the recommendation of the Grand Commander to authorize a meritorious bar with a white backgraoud with gold star to be worn by the recipients of the Conrad H. Cates Award, and The Committee approves the recommendation of the Grand Commander creating a drill team for each of the Divisons to assist in the conferral of the Orders. LEGISLATION: Sir Knight Leslie Black, PGC, properly filed with the Office for the Grand Recorder a resoluation to increase the per capita assessment of each member of the Constituent Commanderies form the sum of $6.50 per year to the sum of $16.50 per year effective with the assessments due June 30, Additionally, the Finance Committee in its annual report made the same recommendation. The Committee finds that the recommendations are in proper form for action and the same were approved by a voice of the members attending this Grand Conclave. Peace and harmony prevailed in the Grand Commandery during the past Templar year, and no further resolutions for legislative changes were filed for consideration at this Grand Session. Respectfully submitted, Aris Holbrook, Jr.(51) G. Michael Miller(12) Herbert D. Sledd(1) Chairman The Report was adopted. GENERAL ORDERS AND DISPENSATIONS: The Committee approves the General Order and the three Dispensations issued by the Grand Commander in the past Templar year. RECOMMENDATIONS: ~ 43 ~ ~ 44 ~

23 ROLL CALL The Roll Call revealed that 32 of 33 Commanderies were present. Installing Officer Installing Marshal Installing Prelate INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Grand Commandery Raleigh Foster, PGC G. Michael Miller, PGC GRAND COMMANERY OF KENTUCKY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OFFICERS Bobby E. Crittendon (13/7) Grand Commander 307 Dayton Pike, Dayton, KY William F. Lile (12/32) Deputy Grand Commander Halifax Drive, Louisville, KY William P. Bill Jackson (4) Grand Generalissimo 1200 Lebanon Road, Bagdad, KY Raymond Swanson (12) Grand General 2403 Elder Park Road, LaGrange, KY J.B. Hitt, II (12) Grand Treasurer 1007 Chesterton Place, Louisville, KY James H. King, Jr. (17) Grand Recorder 400 N. 4 th Street, Danville, KY grandrecorderky@yahoo.com James Hogue (17) Assistant Grand Recorder 215 Lakeview Point, Harrodsburg, KY hogue13372@roadrunner.com R. Eric Creech, Sr. (13) Grand Senior Warden 3818 Sigma Dr., Erlanger, KY rericcreech@aol.com Kurtis M. Phillips (7) Grand Junior Warden 2255 Real Briar Lane, Unit 102, Burlington, KY James D. Reeder (53) Grand Prelate 230 Lyons Avenue, Morehead, KY Eddie Overstreet (45) Grand Standard Bearer P.O. Box 423, Pikeville, KY Fred Kerestesy (16) Grand Sword Bearer 1476 Chapel Road, Sadieville, KY Robert Peelman (13/7) Grand Warder th Avenue, Dayton, KY Larry Carte (50) Grand Sentinel 461 Davenport Lane, Williamsburg, KY Billy E. Scolf (13) Aide to the Grand Commander 807 Taylor Avenue, Bellevue, KY J. William Ryan (12) Grand Marshal 1198 Old Prestion Highway, Louisville, KY ~ 45 ~ ~ 46 ~

24 General Order No. 1 Series Bobby E. Crittendon R.E. Grand Commander Dayton Pike Dayton, KY To; The Grand Commandery, Recorder, and Members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky; Dear Sir Knights; Greetings! From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for electing and installing me as your Grand Commander for the year This is an honor and a privilege I will always hold most dear to my heart. I acknowledge the fact that I have some very large shoes to fill left to me by now Past Grand Commander George Brooks, who did an excellent job of leading the Sir Knights in Kentucky. We, as Sir Knights, have been very fortunate over the years to have had great leadership in York Rite Masonry. I look forward to working with Chris, Wendell, and Jimmy during my term. I have chosen my Division Commanders,, and Committees wisely. Remember, Sir Knights, we are your servants. You are the Grand Commandery and you place your confidence in us. We re here to serve you and we will do so to the best of our ability. As under our previous Grand Commander, Commandery Evaluation shall consist of general records evaluations, full form opening with rehearsal of duties, pass and review, reception of distinguished guest, and conferral of one of the Orders in full form. We will have a Templar Academy for each Division again in July under our Inspector General Sir Knight Gary Thornberry and our Division Commanders, who do an excellent job of instructing. I strongly recommend one day festivals during the year. We have many Brethren wanting to receive the York Rite Degrees and Orders and all too often, they have to wait sometimes months to finish the York Rite. If possible, take them to another chapter, Council, or Commandery so they don t have to wait. These bodies will receive them with open arms. If any smaller Commandery needs help, I m sure there are Sir Knights willing to help out. Again, Sir Knights, we are your Grand Commandery. We re here to help you in any way possible. We re only a phone call or an away. This General Order No. 1 is effective immediately and shall be read at the First conclave of each Constituent Commandery after its receipt and by made a part of the minutes. Until I see you in your Commandery, I remain; Sincerely and Fraternally Thine, Bobby E. Crittendon R.E. Grand Commander INSPECTOR GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDERS INSPECTOR GENERAL Gary Thornberry (4) P.O. Box 538 Lawrenceburg, KY Division I William F. Alderdice (34) 7015 State Route 129, Fulton, Kentucky, (270) Paducah No. 11 Paducah Fourth Friday in April Mayfield No. 49 Mayfield Second Monday in April Division II Bobby H. Hayes (35) 511 Pyle Lane, Hopkinsville, Kentucky (270) Moore No 6 Hopkinsville Second Monday in November Madisonville No. 27 Madisonville Fourth Tuesday in May Princeton No. 35 Princeton Second Tuesday in December ~ 47 ~ ~ 48 ~

25 Division III Robert L. Stanford (44) 1775 Sportsman Lake Road, Franklin, KY (270) Owensboro No. 15 Owensboro Fourth Monday in April Glasgow No. 36 Glasgow Second Monday in February Bowling Green No. 23 Bowling Green Second Tuesday in May Franklin No. 44 Franklin First Tuesday in December Division IV J. William Riggs (24) 1044 Eagle Pass, Bardstown, Kentucky (502) Ryan No. 17 Danville Second Thursday in April Marion No. 24 Lebanon Fourth Thursday in April Conrad H. Cates No. 37 Elizabethtown Second Thursday in Nov. Division V William Joseph Brown (12) 103 Horn Drive, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky (502) Frankfort No. 4 Frankfort Third Thursday in May Louisville-DeMolay No.12 Louisville First Tuesday in December Shelby No. 32 Shelbyville First Thursday in May Jefferson No. 52 Louisville Fourth Wednesday in Feb. Division VI Fred Wege (7) 3236 Peel Road, Burlington, KY (859) Covington No. 7 Covington Fourth Saturday in May Newport No. 13 Ft. Thomas Third Saturday in April Cynthiana No. 16 Cynthiana Second Tuesday in May Division VII-A James Bulter (1) 120 Hawthorne Dive, Nicholasville, KY (859) Webb No. 1 Lexington Second Tuesday in May Richmond No. 19 Richmond First Tuesday in March Winchester No. 30 Winchester Fourth Tuesday in March Division VII-B Donald L. Powell (30) 7167 KY HWY 356, Cynthiana, KY (859) Irvine No. 55 Irvine Fourth Thursday in April Ashland No. 28 Ashland Fourth Saturday in April Morehead No. 53 Morehead Third Tuesday in March Division VIII Randall Partin (50) 2275 Tackett Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY (606) Somerset No. 31 Somerset Second Thursday in May Duffield No. 42 Harlan Second Tuesday in May Williamsburg No. 50 Williamsburg Fourth Thursday in March Division IX Ronnie Williamson (45) 980 Gabriel Road, Kemper Kentucky (606) Jackson No. 47 Jackson Third Tuesday in May Pikeville No. 45 Pikeville Second Monday in May Paintsville No.. 48 Paintsville Third Thursday in March Whitesburg No. 51 Whitesburg Second Wednesday in March Jenkins No. 54 Jenkins Second Thursday in March Standing Committees Credentials- Thomas L. Wheeler (113) 3617 Douglas Dr., Alexandria, KY 41001( 859) Everett (13) 474 W. Miller Rd, Alexandria, KY (859) Gregory Wheeler (13) 10 Woods Edge Lane, Amelia, Ohio 45102(513) Finance- George Brooks1125 Schofield Lane, Frankfort, KY Gary Thornberry (4) P.O. Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY (502) Work- Raleigh Foster(12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood RD. Louisville, KY (502) Jurisprudence- Herbert Sledd (1) 6326 Colby Road, Winchester, KY (606) G. Michael Miller, Sr. (12) 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY (*502) Arius Holbrook (51) P.O. Box 162, Mayking, KY (606) Necrology- Arius Holbrook (51) P.O. Box 162, Mayking, KY (606) Educational Foundation- C. Victor Ramey(53) 320 South Bridge Street, Morehead, KY (606) James D. Reeder (230 Lyons Avenue, Morehead, KY (606) Raleigh Foster(12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood RD. Louisville, KY (502) G. Michael Miller, Sr. (12) 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY (*502) Carroll M. Curtis (16) 234 Elkhorn Dr., Frankfort, KY (502) Eye Foundation- Ray Swanson (12) 2403 Elder Park Rd., LaGrange, KY (502) (contributions) Archie R. Smallwood (12) P.O. Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) Holy Land Pilgrimage- James D. Reeder (230 Lyons Avenue, Morehead, KY (606) R.B. Hooks, Jr.(23) 1574 Normandy Way, Bowling Green, KY (270) Larry N. Flowers, Sr. (23) 1461 Melrose, Bowling Green, KY (270) Triennial Conclave- William F. Lile (12/32) Halifax Dr. Louisville, KY (502) William Jackson (4) 1200 L ~ 49 ~ ~ 50 ~

26 Special Committees Conrad H. Cates Distinguished Service Award- Arius Holbrook (51) P.O. Box 162, Mayking, KY (606) Archie R. Smallwood (12) P.O. Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) George Brooks1125 Schofield Lane, Frankfort, KY Permanent Fund Trustees- Arius Holbrook (51) P.O. Box 162, Mayking, KY (606) Herbert Sledd(1) 6326 Colby Rd., Winchester, KY (859) By-Laws- Raleigh Foster(12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood RD. Louisville, KY (502) William F. Lile (12/32) Halifax Dr. Louisville, KY (502) William Jackson (4) 1200 Lebanon Rd., Bagdad, KY (502) Knight Templar Magazine Editor- J.B. Hitt, II (12) 1007 Chesterton Place, Louisville, KY (502) Long Rand Planning- Bobby Crittendon (13/7) 307 Dayton Pike, Dayton, KY (859) William F. Lile (12/32) Halifax Dr. Louisville, KY (502) William Jackson (4) 1200 Lebanon Rd., Bagdad, KY (502) Visitors- James B. Wall (37) 7807 Bluebonnet Rd., Pleasure Ridge Park, KY (502) Jack Hodges (23) 1984 Creason St., Bowling Green, KY (270) Kerry Sluss (28/53) P.O. Box 283, Flatwoods, KY (606) Larry N. Flowers, Sr. (23) 1461 Melrose, Bowling Green, KY (270) Youth- Patton Hart (28) Highway 23, Catlettsburg, KY (606) Archie R. Smallwood (12) P.O. Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) William F. Lile (12/32) Halifax Dr. Louisville, KY (502) Easter Pilgrimage- J. William Ryan (12) 1198 Old Preston HWY, Louisville, KY (502) Michael Yount (32) 330 Hemridge Rd., Shelbyville, KY (502) Leslie E. Black (12) 3006 Wickland Drive, Louisville, KY (502) Organist- William G. Hinton(6) 615 Frankfort Rd., Shelbyville, KY Photographer- David White (12) 2403 Stonehurst Dr., Louisville, KY (502) Golf Scramble- Mark Elliot (17) 166 Palm Drive, Harrodsburg, ky (859) James King (17) 219 Orchard Dr. Danville, KY (859) James Hogue (17) 215 Lakeview Point, Harrodsburg, KY (859) Biography- William F. Lile (12/32) Halifax Dr. Louisville, KY (502) CLOSING There being no further business to come before the Grand Commandery, the One Hundred Sixty-Sixth Annual Conclave was adjourned. Bobby E. Crittendon Bobby E. Crittendon Grand Commander James King James King Grand Recorder ~ 51 ~ ~ 52 ~

27 Recipients Knight Templar Cross of Honor Living Deceased Fern Ivy 1967 Wylie B. Wendt 1965 Paul H. Hicks 1977 Clayton Compton, Jr Richard L. Owen 1980 Vernon P. Johnson 1968 Stanley Gardner 1981 William Netherton 1969 James B. Wall 1984 L. Leonard Matherly 1970 Bobby R. Day 1986 G.E. Black 1971 George E. Phillips 1987 James G. Gordon 1973 Joe E. Smith 1989 Allen E. Bell 1974 Robert R. Rainey 1990 Fremont W. Blume 1975 Fred Bryant, Jr Ted Adams 1976 Jeffrey May 1993 John A. Betterman 1978 Raymond Fugate 1994 Ollie O. Thompson 1979 Leonard McCuiston 1995 Harold Richardson 1982 J.C. Thomas 1996 P. Alfred Lindsey 1983 Everett L. Parish 1997 Dallas C. Nichols 1985 John E. Mitchell 1998 Ralph E. Proctor 1988 Kurt Legait 1999 Charles Arrington 1992 Dean Esterly 2000 Wiley J.R. Mayfield 2004 Richard Lee Parker 2001 Earl F. Ransdell 2003 Willard E. Hart 2002 George Brooks 2005 Robert Jordan 2006 Michael Roy Grisby 2011 Randall Partin 2012 Recipients Conrad H. Cates Distinguished Service Award *deceased Year Grand Commander Recipient 1992 Rodney Williams, Jr Charles S. Guthrie 1993 William E. Berry Donald M. Estes 1994 Alan Winkenhofer Herbert D. Sledd 1995 Ortis H. Key Kurt Legait 1996 *John F. Kirby Keith Duble 1997 Samuel E. Lowe Leonard C. Keeling 1998 Charles D. Stallard James William Ryan 1999 G. Michael Miller, Sr. Dinwiddie Lampton 2000 Gary E. Thornberry John F. Kirby 2002 H. Howell Brady, Jr. Willard E. Hart 2003 Emery DeWitt Nolan Rose 2004 Frank Mattingly Kent Berkley 2005 Dean K. Esterly Gary E. Thornberry 2006 RB Hooks, Jr. Wendell Wayne Wiley 2007 James H. King, Jr 2008 Daniel Coleman 2009 Raleigh C. Foster G. Michael Miller 2010 Arius Holbrook, Jr. James (JD) Reeder 2011 Archie Smallwood ~ 53 ~ ~ 54 ~

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32 TRIENNIALS FROM 1816 Conclave Where Held Date I New York, NY June 20,21, 1816 II New York, NY Sept. 16, 1819 III New York, NY Sept. 18,19, 1826 IV New York, NY Sept. 14,15, 1829 V Baltimore, MD Nov.29, Dec. 1, 1832 VI Washington, DC Dec. 7-10, 1835 VII Boston, MA Sept , 1838 VIII New York, NY Sept , 1841 IX New Haven, CT Sept , 1844 X Columbus, OH Sept , 1847 XI Boston, MA Sept , 1850 XII Lexington, KY Sept , 1853 XIII Hartford, CT Sept. 9-15, 1856 XIV Chicago, IL Sept , 1859 XV New York, NY Sept. 1-4, 1862 XVI Columbus, OH Sept. 5-7, 1865 XVII St. Louis, MO Sept , 1858 XVIII Baltimore, MD Sept , 1871 XIX New Orleans, LA Dec. 1-5, 1874 XX Cleveland, OH Aug , 1877 XXI Chicago, IL Aug , 1880 XXII San Francisco, CA Aug , 1883 XXIII St. Louis, MO Sept , 1886 XXIV Washington, DC Oct. 8-11, 1889 XXV Denver, CO Aug. 9-12, 1892 XXVI Boston, MA Aug , 1895 XXVII Pittsburgh, PA Oct , 1898 XXVIII Louisville, KY Aug , 1901 XXIX San Francisco, CA Sept. 6-9, 1904 XXX Saratoga Springs, NY July 9-11, 1907 XXXI Chicago, IL Aug. 9-11, 1910 XXXII Denver, CO Aug , 1913 XXXIII Los Angeles, CA June 20-23, 1916 XXXIV Philadelphia, PA Sept. 9-11, 1919 XXXV New Orleans, LA April 25-27, 1922 XXXVI Seattle, WA July 28-31, 1925 XXXVII Detroit, MI June 20-26, 1928 XXXVIII Minneapolis, MN June 20-26, 1931 XXXIX San Francisco, CA July 7-13, 1934 XL Miami, FL July 17-23, 1937 XLI Cleveland, OH July 13-19, 1940 XLII Chicago, IL May 24,25, 1943 XLIII Houston, TX Oct.25-Nov. 1, 1946 XLIV San Francisco, CA Sept , 1949 XLV New Orleans, LA Sept , 1952 XLVI New York, NY Aug , 1955 XLVII Indianapolis, IN Aug , 1958 XLVIII Cleveland, OH Aug , 1961 XLIX Philadelphia, PA Aug , 1964 L Detroit, MI Aug , 1967 LI Denver, CO Aug , 1970 LII Chicago, IL Aug , 1973 LII Kansas City, MO Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 1976 LIV Indianapolis, IN Aug , 1979 LV Hot Springs, AR Aug , 1982 LVI Cincinnati, OH Aug , 1985 LVII Lexington, KY Aug. 6-10, 1988 ~ 63 ~ ~ 64 ~

33 LVIII Washington, DC Aug , 1991 LIV Denver, CO Aug , 1994 LX St. Louis, MO Aug , 1997 LXI Nashville, TN Aug , 2000 LXII St. Louis, MO Aug , 2003 LXIII Huston, TX Aug , 2006 LXIV Ronoake, VA. Aug , 2009 LXV Alexandria, VA Aug , 2012 GRAND MASTERS GRAND ENCAMPMENT Conclave Year Names Where from Date of Death I 1816 DeWitt Clinton New York, NY II 1819 DeWitt Clinton New York, NY III 1826 DeWitt Clinton New York, NY Feb. 11, 1928 IV 1829 Rev. Jonathan Nye Claremont, NH V 1832 Rev. Jonathan Nye Claremont, NH April 1, 1843 VI 1835 James Madison Allen Cayuga, NY VII 1838 James Madison Allen Cayuga, NY VIII 1841 James Madison Allen Cayuga, NY IX 1844 Archibald Bull Troy, NY Dec. 22, 1865 X 1847 Wm.Bl kstone Hubbard Columbus, OH XI 1850 Wm. Bl kstone Hubbard Columbus, OH XII 1853 Wm. Bl ksonte Hubbard Columbus, OH XIII 1856 Wm. Bl kstone Hubbard Columbus, OH Jan. 5, 1866 XIV 1859 Benjamine B. French Washington, D.C. XV 1862 Benjamine B. French Washington, D.C. Aug 12, 1870 XVI 1865 Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee, WI May 7, 1909 XVII 1868 William S. Gardner Newton, MA Apr. 4, 1888 XVIII 1871 John Q. A. Fellows New Orleans, LA Nov 28, 1897 XIX 1874 James H. Hopkins Washington, D.C. June 18, 1904 XX 1877 Vincent L. Hurlbut Chicago, IL July 24, 1896 XXI 1880 Robert E. Withers Wytheville, VA Sept. 21, 1907 XXII 1883 Benjamin Dean Boston, MA April 9, 1897 XXIII 1886 Charles Roome New York, NY June 28, 1890 XXIV 1889 John P.S. Gobin Lebanon, PA May 1, 1910 XXV 1892 Hugh McCurdy Corunna, MI July 6, 1908 XXVI 1895 Warren L. Thomas Danville, KY Nov. 23, 1914 XXVII 1898 Reuben H. Lloyd San Francisco, CA May 10, 1909 XXVIII 1901 Henry B. Stoddard Bryan, TX May 29, 1925 XXIX 1904 George M. Moulton Chicago, IL July 24, 1927 XXX 1907 Henry W. Rugg Providence, RI July 21, 1910 XXXI 1910 Wm. Bromwell Melish Cincinnati, OH Oct. 21, 1927 XXXII 1913 Arthur MacArthur Troy, NY Dec. 27, 1914 XXXIII 1916 Lee Stewart Smith Pittsburgh, PA April 8, 1928 XXXIV 1919 Joseph Kyle Orr Atlanta, GA Sept. 18, 1938 XXXV 1922 Leonidas P. Newby Knightstown, IN Oct. 25, 1945 XXVI 1925 George W. Vallery Danver, CO Dec. 29, 1933 XXXVII 1928 William L. Sharp Chicago, IL Dec. 22, 1950 XXXVIII 1931 Perry W. Weidner Los Angeles, CA Aug. 16, 1932 Harry C. Walker Binghampton, NY XXXIX 1934 Andrew D. Agnew Milwaukee, WI Dec. 22, 1951 XL 1937 Mark W. Norris Grand Rapids, MI May 31, 1943 XLI 1940 Harry G. Pollard Lowell, MA June 29, 1968 Conclave Year Names Where from Date of Death XLII 1943 Chas. N. Orr St. Paul, MN Jan. 10, 1949 XLIII 1946 John Temple Rice El Paso, TX Nov. 5, 1970 XLIV 1949 Robert Brainerd Gaylord San Francisco, CA Aug. 4, 1953 XLV 1952 William Catron Gordon Marshall, MO Jan. 10, 1959 XLVI 1955 Walter Allen DeLamater Rhinebeck, NY Aug. 25, 1973 XLVII 1958 Louis Henry Wieber Cleveland, OH May 30, 1964 XLVIII 1961 Paul Miller Moore Aliquippa, PA April 8, 1966 XLIX 1964 Wilber Marion Brucker Detroit, MI Oct. 28, 1968 L 1967 John Lawton Crofts, Sr. Nokomis, FL Feb. 28, 2000 LI 1970 G. Wilbur Bell Chandlerville, IL Mar. 23, 1992 LII 1973 Roy W. Riegle Emporia, KS Feb. 2, 1988 LIII 1976 Willard M. Avery Knightstown, IN LIV 1979 Kenneth C. Johnson Little Rock, AR Nov. 21, 1987 LV 1982 Ned E. Dull VanWert, OH LVI 1985 Donald Hinslea Smith Richmond, KY LVII 1988 Marvin E. Fowler Alexandria, VA LVIII 1991 William H. Thornley, Jr. Denver, CO LIX 1994 Blair C.Mayford St. Peters, MO LX 1997 James Morris Ward Jackson, MS LXI 2000 William Jackson Jones Villa Grove, IL LXII 2003 Kenneth B. Fischer Friendswood, TX LXIII 2006 Richard B. Baldwin Burke, VA Feb William H. Koon Columbus Grove, OH LXIV 2009 William H. Koon Columbus Grove, OH LXV 2012 David D. Goodwin Vestal, NY ~ 65 ~ ~ 66 ~

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