Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons. James G. Hogue Most Excellent Grand High Priest

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1 Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons James G. Hogue Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Chapter Officers Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky James G. Hogue (28).....Grand High Priest 215Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY or Gary K. Hunt (90/83) Grand King 2305 White Rose Road, Campbellsville, KY James H. King Jr.(4/29)... Grand Scribe 219 Orchard Dr., Danville, KY Gregory C. Powell (177/172)... Grand Captain of Host 2096 Angela Ct., Villa Hills, KY (859) Leslie E. Black...Grand Treasurer 3006 Wickland Avenue, Louisville, KY J.B. Hitt, II (1/5)....Assistant Grand Treasurer 1007 Chesterton Drive, Louisville, KY William G. Hinton...Grand Secretary PO Box 695 Shelbyville, KY Gary Thornberry (3/138)....Assistant Grand Secretary PO Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY Cell William Mark Elliott (29/4)... Grand Principal Sojourner 166 Palm Drive, Harrodsburg, KY (859) Patrick Young (30)..Grand Royal Arch Captain 830 Cindy Drive, Paducah, KY (270) Michael G. West...Grand Master Third Veil 42 Pinhook Place, Crittenden, KY (859) Cell: (859) James Reichert....Grand Master Second Veil 4324 Estate Drive, Louisville, KY (502) Cell: (502) Bufford Litteral..Grand Master First Veil 177 Johns Brown Road, West Liberty, KY (606) Howard P. Asa.....Grand Chaplain 212 Jan Street, Campbellsville, KY (270) C. Edward Hudson...Grand Sentinel PO Box 313, Harrodsburg, KY (859)

2 James G. Hogue Most Excellent Grand High Priest

3 PROCEEDINGS of the GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY ROYAL ARCH MASONS ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVOCATION Lexington, KY, September 16, 2010 James G. Hogue (29/4/45), Grand High Priest (Presiding) Harrodsburg, Kentucky Gary K. Hunt (90/83), Elected Campbellsville, Kentucky William G. Hinton, PGHP (14) Grand Secretary Shelbyville, Kentucky

4 PROCEEDINGS of the GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY ROYAL ARCH MASONS The One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons, was held September 16, 2010 at the Holiday Inn North, Lexington, Kentucky and was opened at 9:00 AM in ample form with Companion James G. Hogue, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, presiding. Those in attendance were as follows: GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT James G. Hogue (29/4/45)......Grand High Priest Gary K. Hunt (83/90)...Grand King James H. King, Jr. (4/29)......Grand Scribe Gregory C. Powell (177/172).....Grand Captain of Host Leslie E. Black (5)......Grand Treasurer J. B. Hitt, II, PGHP (1/2/5)... Assistant Grand Treasurer. William G. Hinton, PGHP (14).....Grand Secretary Gary Thornberry (3/138).Assistant Grand Secretary. William Mark Elliott (29/4)....Grand Principal Sojourner Patrick Young (30).. Grand Royal Arch Captain Michael G. West... Grand Master Third Veil James Reichert.Grand Master Second Veil Bufford Litteral..Grand Master First Veil Howard P. Asa (90) Grand Chaplain C. Edward Hudson.Grand Sentinel

5 PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Year Elected *1973 * *1989 * * * (*-Not Present) Norman L. Harper (30), Paducah, 200 Franks Lane, Vienna, IL Beachal R. Church (81), Ashland, 1017 Chippewa, Ashland, KY Harvey D. Reynolds (1), Lexington, P.O. Box 413, Tavares, FL James B. Wall (145), Vine Grove, 7807 Bluebonnet Rd., Pleasure Ridge Park, KY J.B. Hitt, II (1/2/5), Lexington, 1007 Chesterton Pl., Louisville, KY J.B. Hitt, II (1/2/5), Lexington, 1007 Chesterton Pl., Louisville, KY Everett L. Parish (101) (193), Louisville, 4804 Brookley Court, Louisville, KY Anthony D. Scott (160), Jackson, 963 Highland Ave., Jackson, KY C. Victor Ramey (168), Morehead, 320 S. Bridge Ave., Morehead, KY Earl Ray Young (31), Bardstown, 2305 Bellwood Road, Bardstown, KY Edwin L. Vardiman (35), Covington, 1830 Mt. Vernon Dr. Ft. Wright, KY William G. Hinton (14), Hopkinsville, Center for Education & Leadership, 615 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY James I. Miller (16), Richmond, 465 Phelps Road, Richmond, KY Raleigh C. Foster ( ), Louisville, 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY Ronnie G. Skipper ( ), Louisville, 697 Overdale Drive, Louisville, KY J. William Riggs ( ), Bardstown, 1044 Eagle Pass, Bardstown, KY Ernest E. Atkins (30), Paducah, 262 Wallace Lane, Paducah, KY Richard W. Seekman, Jr. (145-5), Radcliff, 1310 West Lincoln Trail, Radcliff, KY James O. Atwood (45), Munfordville, 195 Lynn Avenue, Munfordville, KY John C. Williams (45), Munfordville, 681 Charlie Dowling Rd, Munfordville, KY Don L. Powell (12-42), Winchester, 7167 KY Highway 356, Cynthiana, KY 41030

6 Past High Priests Attending Annual Convocation LEXINGTON No. 1 Robert W. Davenport, James Dixon, Harvey Reynolds, J.B. Hitt SHELBYVILLE No. 2 William J. Brown, J.B. Hitt FRANKFORT No. 3 George Brooks, Ronald C. Wise, Raymond L. Webb W.R. SELBY, SR. No. 4 James King, Thomas Bustle, Mark Elliott, Jim Reynolds KING SOLOMON No. 5 Ronnie Skipper, James B. Wall, William F. Lile, Raleigh C. Foster, Leslie E. Black, C. Jack Boeschel, Archie R. Smallwood, J.B. Hitt, John A. Johnson RUSSELLVILLE No. 8 Walter T. Noe, Larry Noe MAYSVILLE No. 9 Charles M. Simmons WINCHESTER No. 12 Don L. Powell ORIENTAL No. 14 William G. Hinton, Bobby H. Hayes, William G. Henry RICHMOND No. 16 George Pfotenhauer, James I. Miller CYNTHIANA No. 17 Clarence Walton, Carroll M. Curtis, Wendell Curtis WESTERN STAR No. 20 Pat Brooks SOMERSET No. 25 Herbert M. Stone, Vernon G. Wesley CLAY No. 28??? DAVIESS No. 29 Mark Elliott, Ed Hudson, Grant Miller, Howard M. Fallis, Jr. PADUCAH No. 30 Marvin Blaine Patrick Young, Stewart Strickland Gene Atkins

7 ROWAN No. 31 J. William Riggs Robert E. Cecil JO DAVIESS No. 32 Richard B. Miller James I. Reynolds COVINGTON No. 35 Daniel L. Coleman James R. Phillips Fred W. Wege Edwin L. Vardiman Loren Rood Michael G. West GREENSBURG No. 36 Greg Jeffries Curry BOWLING GREEN No. 38 Jason L. Holcomb Robert E. Jordan Larry Flowers Douglas W. Bunch David Puckett Jack Hodges RB Hooks, Jr. Daniel Clint Durham IRVINE No. 42 Don L. Powell Buddy J. Smyth BULLITT No. 44 J. William Riggs G. Michael Williams, Sr. J. William (Bill) Ryan Herbert M. Zimmerman GLASGOW No. 45 John Williams Charles T. Mason James O. Atwood??? Howard P. Asa Ryan Scott Sprowles LOUISA No. 95 Paul E. Davis EUREKA No. 101 Ronnie Skipper Archie R. Smallwood Jim Reichert Bruce D. Zimmerman James W. (Bill) Ryan David L. White Glenn H. Gray MADISONVILLE No. 123 (Assessment Not Paid) PAINTSVILLE No. 131 Maxwell Kelly PIKEVILLE No. 133 Ronnie Williamson James Adkins LAWRENCEBURG No. 138 Gary Thornberry William J. Brown Mark A. Currens BEAVER DAM No. 144 (Assessment Not Paid) KEN-TENN No. 148 Terry L. Pugsley Carl A. Jones William T. Bunch WHITESBURG No. 149 Arius Holbrook, Jr. Charles Holbrook MONTICELLO No. 152 (none registered) CARROLL No. 55 (none registered) JACKSON No. 160 (Assessment Not Paid) LINDSEY No. 69 Glenn D. Barker JENKINS No. 164 Jimmie Ray Burke Bob Balthis GRAHAM No. 80 James T. Banton James V. Jones Robert Stanfor APPERSON No. 81 Burton E. Allen Kerry Sluss Larry Eastham EDMONDS No. 83 Gary Hunt Howard P. Asa J. William Riggs TAYLOR No. 90 William T. Phillips Gary Hunt HARLAN No. 165 Tommy E. Pace Theodore Boyd Brown Jerry Hatmaker CORBIN No. 166 Tim Owens Terry L. Pugsley MOREHEAD No. 168 C. Victor Ramey Kerry Sluss Loren Smith James D. Reeder Bufford Litteral

8 Garry Bishop BENHAM No. 170 Curtis Jackson SCOTTSVILLE No. 171 James V. Jones Ronald A. Johnson J. W. Ragland TEMPLE No. 172 J. Herman Dean Donald E. Webster Billy E. Scolf Gregory C. Powell Stan Simonton Tom Wheeler Bobby L. Crittendon FORT THOMAS No. 177 Daniel L. Coleman Robert Peelman Tom Wheeler R. E. Creech, Sr. PRESTONSBURG No. 182 (none registered) IROQUOIS No. 193 Ronnie Skipper Ed Revel Raleigh C. Foster HARDIN 195 James B. Wall Raleigh C. Foster William B

9 Representatives Attending Annual Convocation LEXINGTON No. 1 Derek Phelps, High Priest James Dixon, Scribe SHELBYVILLE No. 2 James W. (Bill) Ryan, High Priest FRANKFORT No. 3 Mark A. Currens, High Priest W.R. SELBY, SR. No. 4 Ed Hudson, High Priest James G. Hogue, King Thomas Bustle, Scribe KING SOLOMON No. 5 Randolph Starks, High Priest RUSSELLVILLE No. 8 Larry E. Noe, Elected Alternate MAYSVILLE No. 9 David Haggard, Scribe WINCHESTER No. 12 Don L. Powell, Elected Alternate ORIENTAL No. 14 Bobby A. Hayes, High Priest RICHMOND No. 16 James I. Miller, High Priest Greg Jeffries, High Priest BOWLING GREEN No. 38 James T. Banton, High Priest David Puckett, Elected Alternate IRVINE No. 42 Buddy Joe Smyth, High Priest BULLITT No. 44 Raleigh C. Foster, King Ed Revel, Scribe GLASGOW No. 45 Matthew Lewis, High Priest CARROLL No. 55 Terry Grawermeyer, High Priest LINDSEY No. 69 Glenn D. Barker, Elected Alternate GRAHAM No. 80 Robert Stanford, High Priest APPERSON No. 81 Burton E. Allen, Elected Alternate EDMONDS No. 83 William T. Phillips King CYNTHIANA No. 17 Fred W. Wege, High Priest TAYLOR No. 90 Steve Russell, High Priest Howard P. Asa, King Gary K. Hunt, Scribe WESTERN STAR No. 20 Pat Brooks, High Priest LOUISA No. 95 Mark Hardin, Scribe SOMERSET No. 25 Michael R. Grigsby, Elected Alternate EUREKA No. 101 Raleigh C. Foster, High Priest Herbert M. Zimmerman, King Bruce D. Zimmerman, Scribe CLAY No. 28 William G. Henry, High Priest MADISONVILLE No. 123 (Assessment Not Paid) DAVIESS No. 29 James King, High Priest James G. Hogue, King L. Grant Miller, Scribe PAINTSVILLE No. 131 Maxwell Kelly, Elected Alternate PADUCAH No. 30 Marvin Blevins, King PIKEVILLE No. 133 Ronnie Williamson, Elected Alternate ROWAN No. 31 J. William Riggs, Elected Alternate LAWRENCEBURG No. 138 Mark A. Curren, King Joseph P. Giles, Scribe William J. Brown, Elected Alternate JO DAVIESS No. 32 Richard B. Miller, Elected Alternate COVINGTON No. 35 James R. Phillips, Elected Alternate GREENSBURG No. 36 BEAVER DAM No. 144 (Assessment Not Paid) KEN-TENN No. 148 Carl A. Jones, Elected Alternate

10 BENHAM No. 170 Curtis Jackson, High Priest WHITESBURG No. 149 Arius Holbrook, Jr., Elected Alternate SCOTTSVILLE No. 171 J. W. Ragland, High Priest MONTICELLO No. 152 Bruce New, High Priest JACKSON No. 160 (Assessment Not Paid) TEMPLE No. 172 Robert Peelman, High Priest J. Herman Dean, King JENKINS No. 164 Jimmie Ray Burke, High Priest FORT THOMAS No. 177 Robert Peelman, Elected Alternate HARLAN No. 165 Theodore Boyd Brown, Elected Alternate PRESTONSBURG No. 182 Joshua G, Hinkle, High Priest CORBIN No. 166 Tim Owens, Elected Alternate IROQUOIS No. 193 Ed Revel, Scribe MOREHEAD No. 168 Larry Beeman, High Priest Wendell Trent, King Terry Irons, Scribe HARDIN 195 Charles T. Mason, High Priest M. Lewis, King 10

11 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. The Invocation was given by the Grand Chaplain. COMMITTEE ON VISITORS The Committee on Visitors is composed of Companions J. William Riggs (31) Chairman, James B. Wall (5/195), and Larry N. Flowers, Sr. (38). The Committee introduced the following: Grand Council of Kentucky Officers Robert L. Stanford, Grand Master Douglas W. Bunch, Deputy Grand Master Timothy L. Owens, Grand Principal Conductor of Work James V. Jones, Grand Captain of the Guard Grand Commandery of Kentucky Officers Arius Holbrook, Jr., Grand Commander Archie R. Smallwood, Deputy Grand Commander George Brooks, Grand Generalissimo Bobby Crittendon, Grand Captain General Out of State Visitors Roderick W. Anderson, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Wisconsin Charles E. Cave, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Virginia Bryan S. Cunningham, Past Grand Superintendent, Ontario James E. Zemancik, Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Ohio Robert Wise, Past Prior, Ohio Priory No. 18, Past Grand Guard, Grand Chapter of Ohio Joe Worthington, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Ohio Donald W. Owens, Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter of Ohio Robert W. Thomas, Grand Principal Sojourner, Grand Chapter of Ohio George Shell, Grand Scribe, Grand Chapter of Ohio James W. Himmelreicht, Grand King, Grand Chapter of Oho Donald L. Losasso, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Ohio Dwight A. Humm, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Council of Michigan Donald L. Galway, Grand Royal Arch Captain, Grand Chapter of Michigan Louis C. McCray, Grand Principal Sojourner, Grand Chapter of Michigan James M. Kiefer, Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter of Michigan David W. Dossette, Grand Scribe, Grand Chapter of Michigan Michael Whiting, Grand King, Grand Chapter of Michigan Robert E. Cooper, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Michigan Urban T. Peters, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Maryland Everett S. Campbell, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Illinois and Grand Representative to Kentucky William Hussey, Jr., Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter of Illinois Bruce W. Rhinehart, Grand Treasurer and PGHP, Grand Chapter of Illinois Richard E. Yena, Grand Secretary, Grand Chapter of Illinois Robert H. Wright, Grand King, Grand Chapter of Illinois Charles Horwitz, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Illinois Past Grand High Priests of Kentucky Harvey D. Reynolds, 1977 James B. Wall, 1979 J. B. Hitt, II, 1986 & 1987 C. Victor Ramey, 1991 Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr., 1993 (* = introduced later) Raleigh C. Foster, 2000 *Ronnie G. Skipper, 2001 *J. William Riggs, 2002 Ernest Eugene Atkins, 2003 James O. Atwood, 2005 William G. Hinton, 1996 James I. Miller, 1999 John C. Williams, 2006 Don L. Powell, 2007 Knights of the York Cross of Honour Ronnie Skipper, Eminent Prior Kentucky Priory, KYCH Alan D. Hart, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Ohio And Personal Representative of the Grand Master General of Convent General

12 Grand Lodge of Kentucky Officers (* = in attendance at Convocation) Larry Eastham, Grand Senior Deacon *Gregory C. Powell, Past Grand Master, *William G. Hinton, Past Grand Master, 1991 Jack P. Hodges, Past Grand Master, 1977 Carroll M. Curtis, Past Grand Master, 1969 Chris L. Stout, Grand Junior Warden General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International Officers James H. Hodge, General Grand Trustee and Editor of the Royal Arch Mason Magazine J. William Riggs, General Grand Principal Sojourner and Deputy General Grand High Priest, East Central Region General Grand High Priest Emory J. Ferguson, General Grand High Priest Grand Master of Masons L. Todd Eastham, Grand Master CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT (Preliminary) TO: The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons We, your Committee on Credentials, report that a constitutional number of representatives of your Constituent Chapters have registered with the Credentials Committee and are now seated in this Grand Body. Fraternally submitted, Jason T. Holcomb (38), Chairman Thomas Bustle (4) ELECTION ANNOUNCED The Grand High Priest announced that the Election of Officers would be held at 11:00 AM. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST Report of the Grand High Priest James G. Hogue Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Excellent General Grand High Priest, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priests, Elected and Appointed Grand Officers, Distinguished Guests, and fellow Companions. I bid you welcome to the 193rd Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. I hope that everyone is able to enjoy the southern hospitality of the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky. I began my journey to today six years ago, when appointed a Deputy Grand High Priest by Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest, Richard W. Seekman. It gave me a chance to become friends with others that would guide my footsteps. It would be impossible to thank everyone who helped me during the past six years. MEPGHP James O. Atwood, MEPGHP John Cecil Williams, MEPGHP Don Powell, MEPGHP J. William Riggs, MEPGHP J.B. Hitt come to mind quickly as people who encouraged me or stood as sounding boards for ideas and questions and did not mind saying that s ok, but you can do better. I could fill a proceedings book with the Companions who have assisted in projects, taken appointments, picked up the ball and ran when needed. A few must be acknowledged: Robert Scarborough, Robert Peelman, David Williams, Mark Elliott, Ed Hudson, and so many others. Thanks to you, my service to the Companions of Kentucky as Grand High Priest was more successful than I could have dreamed.

13 We retained the Tracks We Leave Program started three years ago by MEPGHP Donald L. Powell. We tweaked it a little this year, by removing the money requirements from the traveling Key Stone. Instead, an R.AR.A little red bucket was given to each Chapter in Kentucky, and each Chapter was asked to pass the bucket during meetings with the goal of every Chapter in Kentucky being 100%. This was the idea of Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Hosts, Gregory Powell, who not only paid for the buckets, but also talked his wife Nancy into painting them. One of my goals this year was visitation. I was able to visit every Chapter in Kentucky this year. Some of the visits were at Area Meetings, but most were at a York Rite meeting. I have enjoyed assisting with degree work in all three Bodies during my visits this year. Area Meetings were held on Saturday as in past years, and it was noted that participation was sparse in some areas and good in others. Notably, Area 3 and Area 6 were, as always, well attended. I began my time on the Grand Line with traveling Companion Tony L. Huffman. I was privileged to watch Tony go from his Entered Apprentice Degree all the way through York Rite College #104. Every time I wanted to go some place, his response was, what time you picking me up? Tony died unexpectedly at age 50. He is greatly missed by all who knew him and his dedication to Masonry. Taking his place quickly were RE Companion Gary Hunt, Grand King, and RE Companion Jim King, Grand Scribe. We have traveled together for the past three years. Their friendship, advice, loyalty, and hard work have made my tenure more fun than work. I can t imagine the last three years without them. I would also like to thank our Grand Secretary William G. Hinton and Rebecca Warth for all their assistance during the past year. They do so much, for so many, with so little. Thank you both. Last but not least, I would like to thank my bride of 45 years Judy. She had been patient when I wasn t, she has been resourceful, when I wasn t, and was always making sure I had everything I needed when I left. She has gotten foo fooed or dressed up, on one day s notice, to attend an event with me that I had forgotten to tell her about. She spent many long nights at home worrying that I would return safely. She has spent over four years doing those daily chores that I didn t have time to take care of before leaving for a meeting. Thank you sweetheart, next year is your year. During the past four years I have traveled to as many out of state Convocations as was financially possible. This year I attended Grand Convocations in: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, and New York. I also attended the General Grand Chapter Regional Meeting in Louisville. These trips and meetings were very beneficial to me, and I feel to the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, as I was able to see how other states were handling problems like we have in Kentucky. I received Distinguished Visitor or Honorary memberships from several of these states. I was privileged to present a Representative Certification to Excellent Companion David B. Williams from the State of Missouri. Also nominated were: William Henry Netherlands Thomas Bustle New Jersey Barry Eastham Pennsylvania Timothy L. Owens South Dakota I was able to attend the Grand Sessions of both the Amaranth and the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Order of the Eastern Star. The warmth and hospitality of these organizations was delightful. Of the four Youth Groups, I was able to attend the Grand Sessions of the DeMolay, and the Rainbow for Girls. Due to schedule conflicts, I was unable to attend the Grand Chapter and Central Council of the Order of the Builders. I asked David B. Williams, Deputy Grand High Priest Area 3 to attend and represent the Grand Chapter. As of this writing I have not been notified of a meeting of Job s Daughters; however, I did attend one of their meetings earlier this year. Due to the economy, I have noticed that several Chapters are advising me that they are having to suspend members for non-payment of dues. In addition, a few Chapters will be reporting large losses as they have corrected their paper work as to show actual membership. Some of these Chapters have found that as many as fifty (50) people, who were being carried as members, had actually died, demitted, or had been suspended. It is difficult to find people who will take on the work of a Secretary of a Chapter. However, every Chapter should strive to find one person who will accept the job, and do it correctly. This would include getting the 13

14 work in on time, and completed correctly. Each High Priest is responsible to see that the Secretary is doing his duties, which would include sending out dues notices, keeping proper financial records, and records of membership. As of this writing, there are Chapters whose Secretary has yet to send in required materials that were due the 10th of July. We have had Chapters re-elect Secretaries who literally have not completed or not sent in required paper work since last year. This is not acceptable. Some of you are going to need to step-up and take the responsibility to get the job done, and not let old Joe keep the job because you don t want to hurt his feelings. Old Joe should be man enough to realize he needs to step down. On the plus side, I have seen degree work going on all over the Commonwealth. I was pleased with the one day Festival where all the degrees were conferred exalting one hundred and nineteen new Royal Arch Masons. The quality of the degree work was good. It was well planned by J.B. Hitt. and other members of the York Rite Bodies located at DeMolay Commandery. It was outstanding work, which should be duplicated around the Commonwealth. Dispensations On Friday, August 20, 2010, I granted a Dispensation to Fort Thomas Chapter #177. It was to allow them to change their meeting date from the Third Thursday in September to the second Thursday in September. This is due to the annual convocation being held on their meeting night. This is for one time only. At the 2009 Grand Chapter Convocation, it was reported by the Jurisprudence Committee that Carroll Chapter #55 had no representation present for the third consecutive year. Carroll #55 was previously fined by the Grand Secretary for the first and second years they were not represented. My decision, of which I have informed the Secretary of Carroll Chapter #55, and the Deputy Grand High Priest of Area 5-B, that I was placing the Chapter on Probation. It is my recommendation that if there is no representation from Carroll Chapter #55 at this convocation, their Charter should be arrested as per Section 12-D of the Constitution. Recommendations 1) That the elected Grand Line monitor closely the Area Meetings to determine if they are still a useful tool for our Grand Chapter and Companions, and in what. form they should be held. 2) Begin a program whereby it is required that every Deputy Grand High Priest have a Proficiency Card for Excellent High Priest. They should not receive someone else s proficiency, if they are not themselves proficient. 3) The Long Range Planning Committee should meet as originally planned and try to get all members to attend. The members should take an active role in assisting Grand Chapter Officers moving up the line to prepare for their year as Grand High Priest to include helping them in the selection of their programs and how to plan and prepare to implement them. The first meeting of the Long Range Planning Committee should be at the Grand Lodge Convocation even if a room must be rented to accomplish this. To retain the requirement that all requests for refund of monies spent, be presented on a ledger sheet showing how and why the money was spent, along with the receipts for the reimbursements requested. 4) 5) That the Grand Chapter continue to work with Priory #25 in having a York Rite Weekend each year. That we take an active part planning what is to be gained by participating in this event to include meals, activities, and the type of training, or instruction given. During this year the Grand Line Officers have looked at the Evaluation Form and attempted to make changes for the better. We began with trying to have a form limited to one page. We cut out the superfluous material, which the Grand Secretary receives from the quarterly reports already. By going to one page we cut costs in half. Several years ago we voted to do away with the Area Coordinators. To replace them, each Line Grand Officer would be given a specific area of the State to oversee. Grand Captain of the Hosts-Western Kentucky, Grand Scribe-Central Kentucky, and Grand King-Eastern Kentucky. This has not worked out. If a Companion from Ashland or Pikeville wanted to become the Grand Captain of the Hosts and was elected, all of his Chapters would be from 5 to 9 hours away. It is not feasible. I have filed a proposed change in the Constitution that would add to the duties of the four Grand Veils. Each would be assigned an area to supervise by the Grand High Priest. It would force the Grand High Priest to select his officers from across the state; however, it would 14

15 give the extra attention that may be needed by Areas or Chapters having difficulty. I have requested $ per year for each of these Grand Veils for reimbursement for gasoline. Proficiencies Issued Excellent High Priest: Christopher T. Smith John Feamster George F. Brooks James Rice Raymond L. Webb Ron Wise Mark A Currens Russell E. Creech G. Michael Miller Kenneth Adams Greg Jefferies T. Boyd Brown Winston H. Wilson Charles Morgan Larry K. Eastham Austin White John E. Huff Matthew Lewis Steve Russell C. J. Bishop Andy Canafax Gary Siebel Dale H. Peyton Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Frankfort #3 Bullitt #44 Taylor #90 Greensburg #36 Harlan #165 Harlan #165 Bullett #44 Apperson #81 Apperson #81 Somerset #25 Hardin #195 Taylor #90 Taylor #90 Ft. Thomas #177 Ft. Thomas #177 Daviess #29 Captain of the Hosts: Stephen R. Case Bill Jackson Fred Jarnigan Lawrenceburg #138 Frankfort #3 Ft. Thomas #177 Principal Sojourner: Stephen R. Case O. H. Gritton Sr. Joseph P. Giles Dale Wright Dale O. Peyton Lawrenceburg #138 Lawrenceburg #138 Lawrenceburg #138 Frankfort #3 Daviess #29 Royal Arch Captain: C. J. Bishop Jeremy Smith Mitchell Cheatham Taylor #90 Harlan #165 Bullitt #44 Master of the Third Veil: George Brooks Norris E. Consler Daviess #29 Oriental #14 Master of the Second Veil: Anthony Arrowwood Keith Murray Garland Bishop Leslie Smith Ron Sexton Temple #172 Frankfort #3 Apperson #81 Apperson #81 Bullitt #44 Master of the First Veil: Garland Bishop Arthur Ray Morehead #168 Richmond #16 15

16 Jeff Wiley Keith Walker James Bullis Frankfort #3 Lawrenceburg #138 Bullitt #44 I wish to congratulate each and everyone who took the time and trouble to memorize the work in opening and closing their Chapters. Every Royal Arch Mason who accepts an appointment or is elected to fill a position in his Chapter should at a minimum learn his part. If nothing else, it should be the pride you have in how you do anything. I would like to end this part of my report to the Grand Chapter with most heart felt thanks to the Companions of this Great Commonwealth for giving me a chance to serve this Grand Body for the past four years. I have been honored, humbled, and amazed to have been given such a role. Again Thank you. James G. Hogue Grand High Priest GRAND HIGH PRIEST S ITENERARY JAMES G. HOGUE Sept. 7, 2009 Daviess Chapter #29 RAM Sept. 10, 2009 Ryan Commandery #17 Sept. 11, 2009 Shrine Parade, Burgin, KY. Sept. 12, 2009 Road Block, Wilderness Shrine Club Sept. 13, 2009 Mercer Lodge #777 Harrodsburg Sept. 16, 2009 York Rite Grand Session, Lexington Sept. 17, 2009 York Rite Grand Session, Lexington Sept. 18, 2009 York Rite Grand Session, Lexington Sept. 19, 2009 York Rite Grand Session, Lexington Sept. 21, 2009 W.R.Selby Sr.Chapter #4 RAM, Degree Work Sept, 22, 2009 Winchester #12 RAM, Degree Work Sept. 24, 2009 W.R.Selby Sr. Chapter #4, Earl Ransdell Council #3, Degree Work Sept. 25, 2009 Covington Chapter #25 Sept. 26, 2009 Franklin Lodge #28, Danville, Ky. MM Degree. Sept. 28, 2009 Wilderness Shrine Club Ladies Night, Harrodsburg, KY. Sept. 29, 2009 Past Master s Society East Central Mizpah Lodge Hazel Green, KY. Sept. 30, 2009 Ryan Commandery #17, Practice Oct. 3, 2009 Bullitt Chapter #44, Shepherdsville, KY. Oct. 3, 2009 St. John s Lodge #125, Salvisa, KY. Oct.. 5, 2009 Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, KY. Oct. 6, 2009 Ohio Grand Session, Cleveland, Ohio. Oct. 7, 2009 Ohio Grand Session, Cleveland, Ohio. Oct. 8, 2009 Ohio Grand Session, Cleveland, Ohio. Oct. 10, 2009 Bluegrass York Rite College #104, Munfordville, KY. Oct. 12, 2009 Glasgow Chapter #45, Glasgow, KY. Oct. 14, 2009 Ryan Commandry Practice, Danville, KY. Oct. 14, 2009 Executive Meeting, Wilderness Shrine Club, Danville, KY. Oct. 15, 2009 Eastern Star Grand Session, Louisville, KY. Oct. 17, 2009 Area 9 Meeting at Whitesburg, Ky Oct. 17, 2009 Area 8 Meeting at Williamsburg, Ky. 2:30 P,M. Oct. 18, 2009 Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Grand Master s Banquet. Oct. 19, 2009 Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Oct. 20, 2009 Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Oct. 22, 2009 Ryan Commandery #17, Grand Commander s visit. Oct. 23, 2009 Reception for Grand High Priest of Indiana at Seymour, Ind. Oct. 24, 2009 Area 6 Meeting, Maysville, Ky. Oct. 25, 2009 Grand Lodge Investigation Committee Meeting, Lebanon, Ky. 3:00 P.M. Oct. 26, 2009 Wilderness Shrine Club Meeting, Harrodsburg, Ky. Oct. 29, 2000 Southern Club Dinner, KYCH at Horse Cave, Ky. Oct. 31, 2009 Area 4 Meeting at Harrodsburg, Ky Oct. 31, 2009 Area 5 Meeting at Shelbyville, Ky. 2:00 P.M. Nov. 1, 2009 Reception for James G. Hogue, Harrodsburg, Ky. 2:00 P.M. Nov. 2, 2009 Daviess Chapter #29 R.A.M. at Harrodsburg, Ky. Nov. 3, 2009 Jackson Chapter #160, R.A.M. Jackson, Ky. Nov. 5, 2009 Taylor Chapter #90 R.A.M. Campbellsville, Ky. Nov. 7, 2009 Area 7 Meeting at Morehead, Ky. 10:00 A.M. Nov. 7, 2009 Reception for the Grand Master, Ashland, Ky. 2:00 P.M. Nov. 8, 2009 Reception for the Grand Commander, Knights Templar, Jenkins, Ky. 16

17 Nov. 9, 2009 Nov.10, 2009 Nov.11, 2009 Nov.11, 2009 Nov.12, 2009 Nov.14, 2009 Nov.14, 2009 Nov.14, 2009 Nov.14, 2009 Nov.16, 2009 Nov.17, 2009 Nov.18, 2009 Nov.19, 2009 Nov.20, 2009 Nov.21, 2009 Nov.23, 2009 Nov.23, 2009 Nov.24, 2009 Nov.30, 2009 Dec. 1, 2009 Dec. 2, 2009 Dec. 3, 2009 Dec. 5, 2009 Dec. 5, 2009 Dec. 7, 2009 Dec. 8, 2009 Dec. 9, 2009 Dec.10, 2009 Dec.11, 2009 Dec.12, 2009 Dec.13, 2009 Dec.14, 2009 Dec.15, 2009 Dec.17, 2009 Dec.19, 2009 Dec.21, 2009 Dec.22, 2009 Dec.26,2009 Dec.26, 2009 Dec.28, 2009 Jan. 1, 2010 Jan. 4, 2010 Jan. 5, 2010 Jan. 6, 2010 Jan. 11, 2010 Jan. 12, 2010 Jan. 13, 2010 Jan. 14, 2010 Jan. 15, 2010 Jan. 19, 2010 Jan. 20, 2010 Jan. 21, 2010 Jan. 25, 2010 Jan. 26, 2010 Jan. 28, 2010 Feb. 1, 2010 Feb. 2, 2010 Feb. 3, 2010 Feb. 4, 2010 Feb. 6, 2010 Feb. 8, 2010 Feb.11, 2010 Feb.13, 2010 Feb.19, 2010 Feb.20, 2010 Feb.21, 2010 Feb.22, 2010 Feb.23, 2010 Feb.25, 2010 Mercer Lodge #177, Harrodsburg, Family Night. Bowling Green #38 Cook Out for Veterans, Franklin Lodge #28 Danville, Ky. Iroquois Chapter #193 Louisville, Ky. Somerset Chapter #25, Somerset, Ky Meeting with Madisonville Officers at 8:00 A.M. Areas I and II meeting at Oriental Chapter #14,Hopkinsville, Ky. Area Meeting Area III at Beaver Dam Chapter #144. Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, Beaver Dam, Ky. 5:00 P.M. Lawrenceburg Chapter #138. Lawrenceburg, KY. Morehead Chapter #168, Morehead, Ky. King Solomon Chapter #5, Louisville, Ky. Fort Thomas Chapter #177, Fort Thomas, Ky. 39 Club Election, Oleika Temple, Lexington, Ky. Reception for Robert Stanford at Franklin, Ky. Investigation Committee, Grand Lodge, Standford, Ky. Greensburg Chapter, #36, Greensburg, Ky. Eureka Chapter #10l, Louisville, Ky. Ryan Commandry #17 Danville, Ky. Richmond Chapter #16, Richmond, Ky. Masonic Funeral for Franklin Lodge #28 Junction City, Ky. Shelbyville Chapter #2, Shelbyville, Ky. York Rite Council Meeting, Shelbyville, Ky. St. John s Lodge #125, Salvisa, Ky. Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Harlan Chapter #165, Harlan, Ky. Whitesburg Chapter, Whitesburg, Ky. Jenkins Chapter #164, Jenkins, Ky. 39 Club Dinner, Lexington, Ky. Wilderness Shrine Club Christmas Dance, Harrodsburg, Ky. Long Range Planning Committee meeting, Lexington, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg, Ky. Russellville Chapter #8, Russellville, Ky. Frankfort #3, Frankfort, Ky. Ryan Commandry #17, Christmas Observance, Danville, Ky. Carroll Chapter #55, Carrollton, Ky. Scottsville Chapter #171, Scottsville, Ky. Lancaster Lodge #104, Lancaster, Ky. St. John s Lodge #125, St. John s Day, Salvisa, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777, St. John s Day, Harrodsburg, Ky. St. John s Lodge #125, Salvisa, Ky. Degree Work. Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Corbin Chapter #166, Unable to open. Masonic Funeral for Franklin Lodge #28, Danville, Ky. Jo Davis Chapter #32, Owensboro, Ky. Cynthiana Chapter #16, Cynthiana, Ky. Audit Committee Meeting, Wilderness Shrine Club. Hardin Chapter #195, Elizabethtown, Ky. 39 Club meeting, Oleika Temple, Lexington, Ky. Jackson Chapter #160 Degree work. King Solomon #105, Louisville, Ky. Rowan Chapter #31, Bardstown, Ky. Monticello Chapter #152, Montecello, Ky. Madisonville Chapter #153, Madisonville, Ky. Edmondson Chapter #83, Lebanon, Ky. Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Graham Chapter #16, Franklin, Ky. Ryan Commandery #17, Danville, Ky. (practice) Shelbyville Chapter #2, Shelbyville, Ky. St. John s Lodge #124 Salvisa, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg, Ky. Lexington Chapter #1, Lexington, Ky. King Solomon #5, Louisville, One Day Festival 39 Club, Oleika Temple Shrine, Lexington, Ky. Commandery Inspection, Ryan Commandery #17 Danville, Ky. Alabama Grand York Rite Session, Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama Grand York Rite Session, Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama Grand York Rite Session, Birmingham, Alabama. Temple Chapter #172, Newport, Ky. 17

18 Feb.26,2010 Family Dinner, Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Mar. 1,2010 Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Mar. 3,2010 Leave for New York Grand York Rite Session, Albany NY. Mar. 4,2010 New York Grand York Rite Session, Albany, New York. Mar. 5,2010 New York Grand York Rite Session, Albany, New York. Mar. 6,2010 New York Grand York Rite Session, Albany, New York. Mar. 7 through 11 Vacation in New York. Mar.11,2010 Ryan Commandery#17 Danville, Ky. Mar.12, 2010 East Central Regional General Grand Meeting, Louisville. Mar.13, 2010 East Central Regional General Grand Meeting, Louisville. Mar.18, 2010 Order of the Amaranth Grand Session, Louisville. Mar.20, 2010 Red Cross of Constantine, Madisonville, Ky. Mar.21, 2010 Tennessee Grand Session, Nashville, Tenn. Mar.22, 2010 Tennessee Grand Session, Nashville, Tenn. Mar.23, 2010 Tennessee Grand Session, Nashville, Tenn. Mar.25, 2010 Benham Chapter #170, Benham, Ky. Apr. 1, 2010 Washington, D. C. Easter Pilgrimage Apr. 2, 2010 Washington, D. C. Easter Pilgrimage Apr. 3, 2010 Washington, D. C. Easter Pilgrimage Apr. 4, 2010 Washington, D. C. Easter Pilgrimage Apr. 5, 2010 Daviess Chapter #29 Harrodsburg, Ky. Apr. 6, 2010 Ryan Commandery Danville, Ky. Apr. 7, 2010 Ryan Commandery Danville, Ky. Apr. 8, 2010 Ryan Commandery Danville, Ky. Apr. 9, 2010 Apperson Chapter #81, Ashland, Ky. Apr. 10, 2010 Masonic Fair, Kosair Temple, Louisville, Ky. Apr. 12, 2010 Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg, Ky. Apr. 13, 2010 Irvine Chapter #32, Irvine, Ky. Apr. 14, 2010 Executive Meeting Wilderness Shrine Club. Apr. 15, 2010 Paintsville Chapter #131, Paintsville, Ky. Apr. 16, Club Meeting, Oleika, Lexington, Ky. Apr. 17, 2010 York Rite College State Conferral, Bowling Green, Ky. Apr. 19, 2010 Harvey Maguire Lodge #209 M.M. Degree. Apr. 20, 2010 Indiana Grand Chapter Session, Indianapolis, Ind. Apr. 21, 2010 Indiana Grand Chapter Session, Indianapolis, Ind. Apr. 22, Earl F. Ransdel Council #3, W.R. Selby Chapter #4, Danville, KY. Apr. 25, Meeting with Grand Officers in Northern Kentucky. Apr. 26, Wilderness Shrine Club Meeting, Harrodsburg, Ky. Apr. 27, Paducah Chapter #30 Paducah, Ky. Apr. 30, York Rite College #104, Campbellsville, Ky. May 1, Richmond #16, Festival-All Royal Arch Degrees May 3, Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Royal Arch Degree May 6, Taylor Chapter #90, Campbellsville, KY. May 7, Northern Ky. York Rite Assn. Dinner. Covington, KY. May 8, Pikeville Chapter #133, Chapter/Council Festival, Pikeville, Ky. May 8, Masonic Funeral for Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg May 8, Danville York Rite Dinner & Pie Auction for Charities. May 10, Louisa Chapter #95, Louisa, Ky. May 11, Western Star #20, Hardinsburg, Ky. May 13, Ken-Tenn #148, Williamsburg, Ky. May 14, Masonic Funeral for Franklin Lodge #28 May 15, Blue Grass York Rite College #104, Danville, Ky. May 16, Hospital Day, Lexington Shrine Hospital. Lexington, Ky. May 19, Maysville Chapter #9, Maysville, Ky. RAM Degree May 20, Rowan Chapter #31, Bardstown, Ky. May 21, Family Dinner Oleika 39 Club, Springfield, Ky. May 24, Wilderness Shrine Club, Harrodsburg, Ky. May 25, Winchester Chapter #12, Winchester, Ky. May 27, W. R. Selby Sr. Chapter #4, Danville, Ky. May 29, Road Block for Wilderness Shrine Club, Junction City, Ky. June 3, Shelbyville Chapter #2, Shelbyville, Ky. June 4, Mercer County Beef Festival, Wilderness Shrine Club June 5, Mercer County Beef Festival, Wilderness Shrine Club June 5, York Rite Council Meeting, Shelbyville, Ky. June 5, St. John s Lodge, Salvisa, KY. June 7, Daviess Chapter #29 Harrodsburg, KY. June 8, Clay Chapter #28, Princeton, Ky. June 10, W.R.Selby Chapter #4, Danville, Ky. June 14, Lindsey Chapter #69, Mayfield, Ky. 18

19 June 17, June 18, June 19, June 19, June 21, June 24, June 25, June 26, June 28, July 1, July 3, July 3, July 5, July 8, July 9, July 12, July 15, July 16, July 16, July 17, July 19, July 21. July 22, July 23, July 24, July 26, July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, July 31, Aug. 2, Aug. 7, Aug. 9, Aug. 12, W.R. Selby Chapter#4 Degree Work Danville, Ky. 39Shrine Club Cookout, Lexington, Ky. Templar Academy, Frankfort, Ky. Grand Session Rainbow for Girls, Louisville, Ky. Grand Chapter RAM Budget Committee Meeting, Shelbyville, Ky. W.R.Selby Chapter #4, Danville, Ky. RAM Degree. York Rite Weekend, Louisville, Ky. York Rite Weekend, Louisville, Ky. Wilderness Shrine Club, Family Picnic, Harrodsburg, Ky. Franklin Lodge #28, Danville, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777 Charity Golf Tournament, Harrodsburg. Ky. St. Johns Lodge #125, Salvisa, Ky. Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. Prestonsburg Chapter #182, Prestonsburg, Ky. Wilderness Shrine Club Road Block, Springfield, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg, Ky. Harrodsburg Chapter #309 Order of the Eastern Star. Meeting at Lexington Holiday Inn with wives for Grand Session data. Wilderness Shrine Club Stag Steak Fry. Harrodsburg, Ky. Demolay Grand Session at Lake Cumberland State Park. Lawrenceburg Chapter #138, Lawrenceburg, Ky. King Solomon Chapter #5, Louisville, Ky. York Rite Sovereign College, Pittsburgh, Pa. York Rite Sovereign College, Pittsburgh, Pa. York Rite Sovereign College, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mercer Lodge #777 at Mercer County Fair Mercer Lodge #777 at Mercer County Fair Illinois Grand Chapter Session, Springfield, Ill. Illinois Grand Chapter Session, Springfield, Ill. Illinois Grand Council Session, Springfield, Ill. Mercer Lodge #777 at Mercer County Fair. Daviess Chapter #29, Harrodsburg, Ky. St. Johns Lodge #125, Salvisa, Ky. Mercer Lodge #777, Harrodsburg, Ky. Ryan Commandery #17, Danville, Ky. The Report of the Grand High Priest was accepted for publication in the Proceedings. DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST S ADDRESS It was moved by the Grand Secretary that the Report of the Grand High Priest be distributed to the 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL CONVOCATION It was moved by the Grand Secretary that the Minutes of the 2009 Annual Convocation be approved. Motion adopted. 19

20 HONORARY MEMBERS It was moved by the Grand Secretary that those visiting Grand High Priests who were not Honorary Members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, be made Honorary Members. Those in attendance were Roderick W. Anderson, Grand High Priest (Wisconsin), Charles E. Cave, Grand High Priest (Virginia), Bob Cooper, Grand High Priest (Michigan), Charles R. Horwitz, Grand High Priest (Illinois), Donald L. Losasso, Grand High Priest (Ohio). Motion adopted REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Lexington, Kentucky September 16, 2010 TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky. Submitted herewith are reports of the various accounts of this Grand Chapter as appear on record in the office of our Grand Treasurer for the fiscal year ending June 30, General Fund Balance on hand, July 1, 2009 $21, Receipts July 1, 2009 June 30, , Total to be accounted for 75, Disbursements, July June 30, , Balance, June 30, , Total accounted for $75, Permanent Fund The securities in the investment account at market value of $282, on June 30, 2010 are in the hands of JP MORGAN, Louisville, Kentucky, in a street account, and in control of the Trustees of the Permanent Fund. Certificates of Deposits at First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown, KY valued at $64,112,72, and at State Bank & Trust, (now Whitaker Bank) Harrodsburg valued at $63, are in the control of the Trustees of the Permanent Fund. Total value of the Permanent Fund is $410, A full accounting of this investment fund is included in the auditor s report which will be published in the 2010 Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, Leslie E. Black Grand Treasurer The Grand Treasurer s Report was accepted for inclusion in the Proceedings. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Permanent Fund of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, R.A.M. TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. The Trustees of the Permanent Fund report as follows: The total assets of the Permanent Fund at market value on June 30, 2010 were as follows: J.P. Morgan account $282, First Federal Savings Bank, Elizabethtown (CD) 64, State Bank & Trust Co., Harrodsburg (CD) 63,

21 $410, The certificates of deposit are in the possession of the Grand Treasurer and under the control of the Trustees of the Permanent Fund. Seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) of interest from the Permanent Fund was transferred to the Grand Chapter general fund during the fiscal year 7/1/09-6/30/10. A detailed listing of all the assets of the Permanent Fund will be published in the Auditor s Report in the 2010 Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, James O. Atwood (45) Chairman Harvey D. Reynolds (1) Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr. (35) REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY TO THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY, ROYAL ARCH MASONS: This is my fourth report to you as your Grand Secretary. I thank Rebecca Warth, our Office Secretary, and the Constituent Secretaries for their work on behalf of the Grand Chapter! Necrology Companion Kenneth L. Adams, Secretary of Edmonds Chapter No. 83 and Taylor Chapter No. 90, Passed the Veils on January 23, Companion Robert J. Thomas, MD, Secretary of Morehead Chapter No. 168, Passed the Veils on June 18, Both of them will be missed. We extend our sympathy to their families and friends. Former Secretaries A number of Secretaries stepped aside this year to allow others to serve. Among the long timers were Companion Vernon G. Wesley of Somerset Chapter No. 25, Companion James Everett Shuffett of Greensburg Chapter No. 36, Companion Jerry Davis or Lawrenceburg Chapter No. 138, and Companion Ronald G. Parker of Temple Chapter No Companion Gary Morrison of Cynthiana Chapter No. 17, Companion Melvin Mullins of Iroquois Chapter No. 193, and Companion Charles T. Mason of Hardin Chapter No. 195 also ceased their tenure as Secretary. I extend my personal thanks to each of them for their service to the Grand Chapter. The Office Our Office continues to function and to get the job done. Our Office Secretary Rebecca Warth works from her apartment in Nicholasville on assigned tasks while I work in Shelbyville on my tasks. We try to meet in Shelbyville once a week to do some joint projects. While this system works, it has its challenges. Membership Although membership records continue to improve, we still have a way to go! Many of our Secretaries have continued to work very hard to get their records up to date. The summary of the statistical table is as follows: Members Exalted Admitted Reinstated Dead Suspended Demitted Expelled Adjust Members This makes for a net loss of 150 members in spite of a large number of Companions Exalted. Twenty-two Chapters showed a gain in membership, and we congratulate them. They were: King Solomon Chapter No. 5, Louisville 21

22 Frankfort Chapter No. 3, Frankfort Jackson Chapter No. 160, Jackson Bullitt Chapter No. 44, Shepherdsville Graham Chapter No. 80, Franklin Eureka Chapter No. 101, Louisville Covington Chapter No. 35, Covington Johnnie P. Ramsey, Sr. Chapter, Whitesburg Corbin Chapter No. 166, Corbin Iroquois Chapter No. 193, Louisville Winchester Chapter No. 12, Winchester Rowan Chapter No. 31, Bardstown Irvine Chapter No. 42, Irvine Lexington Chapter No. 1, Lexington Richmond Chapter No. 16, Richmond Pikeville Chapter No. 133, Pikeville Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177, Fort Thomas Maysville Chapter No. 9, Maysville W. R. Selby, Sr. Chapter No. 4, Danville Oriental Chapter No. 14, Hopkinsville Clay Chapter No. 28, Princeton Carroll Chapter No. 55, Carrollton Finances A basic summary of our finances is as follows: $54, Income for fiscal year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 $55, Expenses for fiscal year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 ($ 1,382.11) - Excess of Expenses over Income We are making progress on my goal of paying the current year s expenses from the current year s income! Also, I continue to express my belief that we should have a continuing resolution to authorize expenditures in July and August prior to adopting a budget in September for the fiscal year of July 1-June 30. Concerns We continue to have too many of our Chapters that are not submitting their various reports by the deadlines. This delays processing in the Office and causes extra work. Again this year, I declined to issue fines. However, this may change during the coming year as the Office still needs to have the information on time! The problem of producing an annual Proceedings is making great improvement thanks to our Office Secretary Rebecca Warth! During the past year, we completed all of the Proceedings through As promised, I produced and distributed a Proceedings for 2007, 2008 and 2009 which will hold us until we are caught up. It is my intention to do this again this year. Finally I continue to be impressed by the expertise and dedication of so many Chapter Secretaries. This year has seen a number of new Secretaries who are doing a great job. Most are computer literate and do an outstanding job at the local level. To each of you who serve so faithfully, I say a sincere THANK YOU! Fraternally, William G. Hinton, PGHP Grand Secretary 22

23 DISTRIBUTION OF GRAND SECRETARY S REPORT It was moved by the Grand Secretary that his report be received and distributed to appropriate committees. The motion was adopted. REPORT OF THE CHIEF EVALUATOR To The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Line Officers, and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons: Inspection reports were submitted by 51 Chapters this year. The inspection scores showed 27 Chapters improved their score from the previous year. We had 18 Merit Chapters, 15 Exemplar Chapters, and 6 Super Tier Chapters. The recipient of The Charles K. A. McGaughey Award for 2010 is Morehead Chapter No168 with a score of 392. Great Job!! The Merit, Exemplar and Super Tier Chapter scores for 2010 are as follows: Below Merit Chapters (179 or less) Lindsay No. 69 Clay No. 28 Oriental No. 14 Beaver Dam No. 144 Rowan No. 31 Edmonds No. 83 Lexington No. 1 Richmond No. 16 Louisa No. 95 Benham No. 170 Jenkins No. 164 Carroll No. 55 Merit Chapters ( ) Paducah No. 30 Madisonville No. 123 Jo Daviess No. 32 Scottsville No. 171 Glasgow No. 45 Russellville No. 8 Greensburg No. 36 Taylor No. 90 Frankfort No Graham No. 80 Bowling Green No. 38 Harden No. 195 Daviess No. 29 W. R. Selby, Sr. No.4 Eureka No. 101 Iroquois No. 193 Lawrenceburg No Shelbyville No Cynthiana No Winchester No. 12 Irvine No Somerset No. 25 Monticello No Ken-Tenn No. 148 Harlan No Paintsville No Exemplar Chapter ( ) Temple No Maysville No Apperson No Corbin No Whitesburg No Pikeville No Prestonsburg No Super Tier (315 and above) King Solomon No. 5 Bullitt No. 194 Ft. Thomas No Covington No. 35 Morehead No Jackson No

24 I wish to thank the District Deputy Grand High Priests for getting their Official Visit Reports to me in timely manner. These men sacrifice their time and resources to carry out their duties. Thank you Companions for your dedication to Capitular Masonry. Sincere thanks to the Grand Officers and the Companions for allowing me to serve as Chief Evaluator the past year. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas L. Wheeler Chief Evaluator Following the acceptance of the report, a number of certificates were presented to those chapters whose representative was in attendance. The Highest Score was earned by Jackson Chapter No. 160 and Scottsville Chapter No. 171 received the Traveling Keystone. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS TO THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PREST, GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS AND COMPANIONS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY, ROYAL ARCH MASONS: The following Amendments to By-Laws have been approved: 1. August 15, Amendment to By-Laws of Ft. Thomas Chapter No The change is as follows: The stated convocations of this chapter shall be held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M., except in the event of conflict with a session of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons, it shall then move to the 2 nd Thursday at 7:30 P.M. The committee wishes to thank our Grand High Priest, MEC James G. Hogue, for the opportunity to serve this Grand Chapter and the companions of Kentucky. Fraternally submitted, RALEIGH C. FOSTER (5/44/101/193/195) Chairman J. HERMAN DEAN (172/177) RICHARD W. SEEKMAN (45/195) REPORT OF THE CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS COMMITTEE TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. Your Charters and Dispensations Committee had no request, therefore, we have no business to report. Fraternally submitted, James O. Atwood (45) Chairman James R. Bowles, (123) E. Eugene Atkins (30) 24

25 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET Expenses - Grand Chapter # BUDGET BUDGET SPENT Grand High Priest $3, $3, $3, Grand King $ $ $ Grand Scribe Grand Captain of Host Grand Secretary Salary Grand Secretary Expense $ $$ $ $ $ $ $2, $1, $2, $ $ $ $4, $2, $4, $1, $1, Grand Treasurer Office Secretary Salary Office Secretary Expense Assistant Grand Secretary $ $ Miscellaneous $ $ Grand Sentinel $50.00 $ Office Rent $1, $1, $1, Office Expense $1, $ $1, Postage $1, $1, $1, $ $ $1, $ $ $ $2, $2, $2, Telephone & Fax Deputy Grand High Priests Mileage and Per Diem Annual Convocation $5, $6, $6, Printing $5, $5, $7, Annual Audit Insurance and Blanket Bond $2, $4, $2, $1, $1, $1, $1, $ $1, Payroll Tax GHP Jewel, Apron and Case Apron and Case reserve $ $ $1, Masonic Homes $ $5, $ RARA Donation $ A A A 121 $0.00 $1, $ $50.00 $ $ $420.00

26 $6, Youth Programs General Grand Chapter Dues Triennial Expense Retirement (Office Secretary) Extra Office Assistance Grand High Priest Program Fund Grand Officers Training Program 141 Rituals Office Secretary, Health Insurance $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $4, $5, $ $ $ $0.00 $ $ $ $ $ $0.00 $1, $ $1, Web Master $ $ $ Keystone $ $ $ Veilsmen's Expense $1, York Rite Weekend Income - Grand Chapter # $45, $ $ $55, $59, Dues 152 Tickets 153 $42, $40, $2, $2, $2, Rituals $ $1, $1, Interest $ $68.79 $ Reimbursement Miscellaneous Income $ $ $ $ $7, $16, $54, $59, Permanent Fund Dues, Members at Large Accounts Receivable TOTAL $42, $7, $52, BALANCE 26

27 NOTES TO THE GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET These notes are an integral part to the proposed budget, in an attempt to provide complete transparency. 1. Grand High Priest, Grand King, Grand Scribe and Grand Secretary were each given about a 4% increase in allowable expenses. Usual expense vouchers will be required. 2. Office Secretary was given about a 4% increase in Health Insurance and Retirement Accounts. These funds will necessarily go to a third-party insurer and a third-party IRA provider. 3. In return for the increased benefits, Office Secretary will complete at least two previous year s proceedings in addition to the preliminary preparation of the 2010 proceedings. 4. Telephone increase includes fees for new computer hook-up. 5. Annual convocation expenses have been re-evaluated by the Grand Officers to set up guidelines for visiting GG Officers as well as the Grand Master of Kentucky. 6. Printing includes extra funds for the two past due proceedings, as well as the preparation for the 2010 issue. 7. Apron Case Expense allows for the replacement of all aprons this year. 8. New GG dues rate is addressed 9. Triennial expense is meant to provide $500 per attendee. The four elected line officers, and PGHP s who attend will be allowed $500 each only upon the presentation of actual receipts for funds spent. 10. The $16000 requested from the Permanent Fund takes into consideration the fact that no funds were removed in The Budget was adopted. REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND DIRECTION COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND DIRECTION MEETING To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons: Your Planning and Direction Committee met three times this year. Our first meeting was held at Beaver Dam after the Area III Meeting. We discussed the new member guidebook program that was being tested in Area III. It was also discussed and agreed that before the Grand Treasurer reimburse expenses incurred by members attending the Triennial that a copy of the itinerary accompany the receipts submitted. We all agreed the Keystone was a work in progress. The second meeting was schedule at the Grand Officers Christmas meeting. I was not able to attend, and no minutes were turned in by other Long Range Planning Committee members. 27

28 The last meeting was held at the summer York Rite Weekend. There were only three voting members in attendance, with many non-voting past members present. Many things were discussed about the general condition of the York Rite Chapter in general, J William Riggs informed the committee he had submitted a resolution for the Kentucky Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service award. He briefly touched on some of the criteria about the medal and informed the committee that if they had any questions he would gladly touch on those when he had reviewed his notes from the committee meetings. He did indicate that this medal was designed to recognize outstanding commitment to York Rite Masonry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Pending approval from the entire body at the Grand Sessions, one of the criteria for the medal would be to have served at least twenty years as a York Rite Mason. Right Excellent Companion James King made a motion to accept the medal as presented, seconded by Right Excellent Companion Gary Hunt. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted by Most Excellent Companion, John C.Williams, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Kentucky, R.A.M. ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE To: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. Once again it is my pleasure to report to you on participation in our adopted' Philanthropy, Royal Arch Research Assistance. You have heard me say for several years that I keep hoping some energetic younger person will be appointed to this task. Well, it appears that my replacement has finally been found! It is with pleasure that I announce my intention to offer my whole hearted support to M. E. Companion James G. Hogue as he takes over the duties of this Committee. The change I reported to you last year on adjusting the closing date for this report has been done, and it appears at least some of those who were not included last year have re-joined our contributors this year. Welcome back!! During the past year our Grand Jurisdiction was credited with contributions in the amount of $17, or nearly $4.00 per member. Since establishment of the Philanthropy, Kentucky has been credited with contributions totaling $445, or something more than $98.00 per member currently on our rolls. We remain well up on the listing of contributing Grand Jurisdictions. THANK YOU, My Companions! I continue to wonder why we do not participate more than we do in the R.A.R.A. Memorial and the Honorarium programs. Permit me to again urge each of us, yes including myself, both as Chapters and as individuals, to consider participating in these programs. There are a few (both individuals and chapters) who regularly use this method of contributions, and they are very much appreciated. I note that $1, of our contributions this year came from Memorials and/or Honorariums. A BIG Thank You to those who are doing this. We are doing somewhat better, but can still improve. Memorials are for the deceased, while Honorariums are for the living From a personal perspective, I can tell you it does work. During this capitular year, 46 of our Chapters were credited with Contributions. Only 30 of our Chapters were credited with contributions last year. This represents an INCREASE of over 50%. Another big THANK YOU. I feel that at least a part of this huge percentage increase came from some who missed that cut off last year. Let s keep this trend going and have 100% of our Chapters participating next year. 28

29 The following Chapters were 'credited' with contributions, either from the Chapter as such or from individual members: Shelbyville No. 2; Frankfort No. 3; W.R. Selby, Sr. No. 4; King Solomon No. 5; Russellville No. 8; Maysville No. 9; Winchester No. 12; Oriental No. 14; Richmond No. 16; Cynthiana No. 17; Somerset No. 25; Clay No. 28; Daviess No. 29; Paducah No. 30; Rowan No. 31; Jo Daviess No. 32; Covington No. 35; Greensburg No. 36; Bowling Green No. 38; Irvine No. 42; Bullitt No. 44; Glasgow No. 45; Carroll No. 55; Lindsey No. 69; Graham No. 80; Apperson No. 81; Edmonds No. 83; Taylor No. 90; Eureka No. 101; Madisonville No. 123; Paintsville No. 131; Lawrenceburg No. 138; Beaver Dam No. 144; Ken-Tenn No. 148; Johnnie Ramsey No. 149; Jenkins No. 164; Harlan No. 165; Morehead No. 168; Benham No. 170; Scottsville No. 171; Temple No. 172; Fort Thomas No. 177; Prestonsburg No. 182; Iroquois No. 193 and Hardin No Companions, if your Chapter is not on this list, it was not credited with any contributions during the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, Once again permit me to remind you that this is our adopted Philanthropy, and to again ask you to please give consideration to participating. And, I once again say thank you in advance. During this year the following were awarded GOLD Certificates of Appreciation for their support of our Philanthropy: James B. WALL (195/5) Paducah Chapter No. 30 Ronald Gayle PARKER (172) Bullitt No. 44 (2) (Shepherdsville) Past Grand High Priest Association Grand Chapter of Kentucky (3) Grand Chapter Ladies Preston Lodge No. 281(Louisville) Paintsville No. 131 Lindsey No. 69 (Mayfield) Scottsville No. 171 Maysville No. 9 James G. HOGUE (GHP) Shelbyville No. 2 Richmond No. 16 Harlan No, 165 Prestonsburg No. 182 Eureka No. 101 (Louisville) Tilden R. ELLIS (182) Rowan No. 31 (Bardstown) Winchester No. 12 Covington No. 35 Fred W. WEGE (35) King Solomon No. 5 (Louisville) This list is included in keeping with a practice suggested more than 30 years ago by our late M.E. Companion Virgil K. BALLARD from Paducah. To these contributors we offer our sincere appreciation, and ask for your continued support. For any that may not know, each of these made a single contribution of at least $ I am pleased to again note the inclusion of five (5) individuals on this list this year. During the year, we had 27 Chapters (3 more than last year) credited with contributions sufficient to qualify them for a 100% Certificate of Appreciation. Each of these Chapters has been credited with contributions of at least $1.00 for every member on their rolls. I would ask the High Priest or representative of the following Chapters to please assemble west of the Altar to receive their awards. 29

30 Hardin No. 195 (Elizabethtown) (33rd award) Paducah No. 30 (19th award) Temple No. 172 (Newport) (22nd award) Bullitt No. 44 (Shepherdsville) (7 th award) Irvine No. 42 (7th award) Glasgow No., 45 (13th award) Paintsville No. 131 (5th award) Lindsey No. 69 (Mayfield) (21st award) Scottsville No. 171 (6th award) Russellville No. 8 (24th award) Carroll No. 55 (16th award) Maysville No. 9 (7th award) Shelbyville No. 2 (17th award) Madisonville No. 123 (2nd award) Daviess No. 29 (Harrodsburg) (27 th award) Corbin No. 166 (4th award) Johnnie Ramsey No. 149(Whitesburg) (12th award) Richmond No. 16 (12th award) Bowling Green No. 38 (8th award) Harlan No. 165 (3rd award) Prestonsburg No. 182 (24th award) Eureka No. 101 (Louisville) (20th award) Rowan No. 31 (Bardstown) (27th award) Edmonds No. 83 (Lebanon) (17th award) Winchester No. 12 (10th award) Covington No. 35 (17th award) King Solomon No. 5 (Louisville) (27th award) These "100% Chapters" are particularly appreciated, and we ask each of them to please continue their support. M.E.G.H.P., I move the adoption of this report, and request that you and the M.E.G.G.H.P. join me west of the Altar to make these presentations. Respectfully submitted, JAMES B. WALL (195/5), State Executive Officer (for the 30 th time) - September 17, 2010 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WORK There were no referrals to the Work Committee during this capitular year. Therefore, this Committee has nothing to report. Fraternally Submitted, Most Excellent Companion, C. Victor Ramey, Past Grand High Priest, RAM. Chairman Most Excellent Companion, J. William Riggs, Past Grand High Priest, RAM Most Excellent Companion, Jeffrey M. Ritchie, Past Grand High Priest REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons: For a few minutes let us pause during this grand convocation to remember our Companions who have passed the mortal way through Capitular Masonry. This committee having the responsibility of paying a fitting tribute of respect to the memory of our fraternal dead, 30

31 realizes that our words, however respectful and concerned, cannot adequately comfort the grieving loved ones and Companions here assembled. We can no longer shake their hands or hear their voices because they are not here, except in our minds and memories, so we ask, if a man die, will he live again? The answer, the dust shall return to earth as it was and the spirit to God who gave it to receive from His hand the reward for which their faith has earned them and to hear Him say, Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the house of the lord. The Great I AM in His perfect wisdom has called home _114_Companions in this jurisdiction. We are saddened to bid farewell to those Companions in Kentucky and our sister Bodies. From our own official family of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons there came the call just last week for, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest Jeffrey M. Ritchie, who gave up his working tools on September 6, 2010, in Farmers, Kentucky. Jeff was Born: December 31, 1971, in Hazard, Kentucky, and was only 38 years old at his passing into eternity. We extend our deepest sympathy to Jeff s family. From our sister body the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky the call to eternal rest came for, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander Robert J. Thomas. Doc Thomas, as he was known by most of us, was Born: August 26, 1951, and Died: June 18, 2010, at the age of 59, while on vacation in Michigan. We also extend our deepest sympathy to Doc s family. I found this poem in a magazine and thought it was appropriate for this report. Have you ever stopped to wonder what this life is all about; Why you re here, where you re going when your lease on time runs out; Maybe you ve been far to busy trying hard to reach your goal; Would you let me ask you kindly, have you thought about your soul? You may reach the highest portals and your dreams may all come true; Wealth and fame may be your portion and success may shine on you; All your friends may sing your praises not a care on you may roll; What about the great tomorrow, have you thought about your soul; Don t forget your days are numbered though you may be riding high? But like all of us poor mortals someday you ll just up and die; Your success and fame and glory won t be worth the bell they toll; Let me ask you just one question, have you thought about your soul? If you ve never thought it over spend a little time today; There is nothing more important that will ever come your way; Than the joy of sins forgiven and to know you ve been made whole; In the name of Jesus Christ the Savior, have you thought about your soul? PRAYER Fraternally submitted, Howard P. Asa (90/83) Chairman The following reports were presented in the Advance Report and accepted for inclusion in the Proceedings. 31

32 REPORT OF THE GRAND KING To The most excellent Grand High Priest, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest, Grand line Officers, and Companions all, of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Kentucky. I would like to thank all the Companions around the State for giving me the opportunity to serve you and this Grand Line this past year; I hope I have served you and this Grand Line well! We started this year traveling around the State having our Area Meetings and promoting York Rite Masonry, We Visited Various Chapters and Helped Confer the work of the York Rite from the Mark Masters to the Royal Arch Degrees and Assisted in Several festivals throughout the State. I Attended the One Day festival in Louisville, I Also attended the East Regional Conference, and I Also attended the Kosair Shrine Fair, Along with many other Masonic and York Rite Functions. My out of State Travels were to Nashville Tennessee Grand Session, Birmingham Alabama Grand Session, Bay City Michigan Grand Session, I enjoyed all of these Visits! I also attended the York Rite Sovereign College Grand Assembly in Pittsburg PA, Which I also attended my first Pro Baseball Game (Pittsburg Pirates) with other Companions. I have enjoyed this past year serving in this Grand Line! And look forward to Serving the Companions in this Grand Line if Elected As Grand High Priest for the upcoming year! You will find attached my Area Meetings and out of State Travel and other Visits. Thanks again. Fraternally Submitted Gary K. Hunt Right Excellent Grand King REPORT OF THE GRAND SCRIBE I would like to thank the Companions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for their help on making this year very special for me and productive for the Grand Chapter. We have been present for the conferral of Chapter work at many Chapters across the State and have seen many young Companions assist in this work as well as the older experienced Companions. In so many different places we have seen Chapters trying to make improvements, there are more efforts which will be required if we are to grow in the future, but Masons are world leaders and I believe we will find our way once again and become strong as we once were. Let us look to the future with great hope for our fraternity Fraternally James King Jr. Grand Scribe Grand Scribe Itinerary 2009 September 9/16-19/09 Grand Sessions Ky. 32

33 9/21/09 WR Selby Chapter No. 4 9/22/09 Winchester Chapter No. 12 9/24/09 WR Selby Sr Chapter No. 4 9/26/09 Franklin Lodge No 28 9/28/09 Wilderness Shrine Club 9/29/09 Past Masters Society at Hazel Green 9/30/09 Ryan Commandery practice October 10/1/09 Franklin Lodge No /3/09 Bullitt Chapter No /5/09 Daviess Chapter No /8/09 Ryan Commandery No /10/09 Bluegrass York Rite College No /14/09 Ryan Commandery practice 10/14/09 Wilderness Shrine Club Executive Meeting 10/17/09 Area - 9 Meeting 10/17/09 Area - 8 Meeting 10/19-20/09 Grand Lodge Ky. 10/22/09 Ryan Commandery No. 17 Grand Commander Visit 10/24/09 Area - 6 Meeting 10/26/09 Wilderness Shrine Club meeting 10/31/09 Area - 4 Meeting 10/31/09 Area - 5 Meeting November 11/1/09 GHP Reception 11/2/09 Daviess Chapter No /7/09 Area - 7 Meeting 11/7/09 Grand Masters Reception 11/11/09 Fish fry for Veterans at Danville 11/12/09 Somerset Chapter No /14/09 Meeting with Madisonville York Rite at 8:00 AM 11/14/09 Area - 1 & 2 Meeting 11/14/09 Area - 3 Meeting 11/14/09 Long Range Planning meeting Beaver Dam 11/16/09 Lawrenceburg Chapter No /18/09 King Solomon Chapter No. 5 11/19/09 Fort Thomas Chapter No /21/09 MIGM Reception 11/23/09 Wilderness Shrine Club 11/30/09 Ryan Commandery No. 17 December 12/1/09 Richmond Chapter No /2/09 Masonic Funeral Junction City, Ky. 12/3/09 Shelbyville Chapter No. 2 12/5/09 York Rite Council Meeting Shelbyville 12/8/09 Lancaster Lodge No /10/09 Somerset Chapter No /12/09 Wilderness Shrine Club Christmas Dance 12/13/09 Grand Chapter Long Range Planning 12/15/09 Russellville Chapter No. 8 12/17/09 Franklin Lodge No /19/09 Ryan Commandery Christmas Observance 12/21/09 Carroll Chapter No /22/09 Scottsville Chapter No /26/09 Lancaster Lodge No /26/09 Franklin Lodge No January 01/01/10 St. Johns Lodge No. 125, Master Mason Degree 01/04/10 Daviess Chapter No /05/10 Corbin Chapter No. 166, No Meeting Held 33

34 01/07/09 Franklin Lodge No /09/10 Lancaster Lodge No. 104, Breakfast fund raiser 01/10/10 Franklin Lodge No. 28, Masonic Funeral 01/11/10 Jo Daviess Chapter No /12/10 Lancaster Lodge No /13/10 Wilderness Shrine Club Executive meeting 01/14/10 Ryan Commandery No /15/10 39 Club meeting Oleika Temple 01/19/10 Jackson Chapter No. 160, Mark Master Degree 01/20/10 King Solomon Chapter No. 5 01/21/10 Franklin Lodge No /25/10 Wilderness Shrine Club meeting 01/26/10 Madisonville Chapter No /28/10 W R Selby Sr. Chapter No 4 February 2/1/10 Daviess Chapter No 29 2/2/10 Franklin Commandery No 44 2/3/10 Ryan Commandery No 17, Practice 2/4/10 Franklin Lodge No 28 2/6/10 Franklin Lodge No 28, Breakfast 2/11/10 Ryan Commandery No 17 2/13/10 Lancaster Lodge No 104, Breakfast 2/17/10 Ryan Commandery No 17, Practice 2/18/10 Franklin Lodge No 28 2/20/10 Ryan Commandery No 17, confer Orders 2/22/10 Wilderness Shrine Club 2/25/10 Earl F. Ransdell Council No 3 inspection March 3/04/10 Oleika Shrine Temple stated meeting 3/6/10 Franklin Lodge called meeting 3/9/10 Western Star Chapter No 20 No meeting held 3/11/10 Ryan Commandery No 17 3/12-13/10 East Central Conference Louisville 3/18/10 Frankfort Chapter No 3 inspection 3/21/-22/10 Tenn. Grand Chapter Sessions 3/22/10 Wilderness Shrine Club 3/23/10 Franklin Lodge No 28 Masonic Funeral 3/24/10 Ryan Commandery practice 3/25/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No 4 April 4/1/10 Taylor Chapter No 90 inspection 4/1-4/10 Washington D.C. Easter Observance 4/5/10 Daviess Chapter No 29 inspection 4/6-7/10 Ryan Commandery practice 4/8/10 Ryan Commandery inspection 4/9/10 Apperson Chapter No 81 4/13/10 Lancaster Lodge No 104 4/14/10 Wilderness Shrine Club executive meeting 4/22/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No. 4 4/24/10 Wilderness Shrine Club road block 4/25/10 Grand Chapter Officers Meeting in Covington, Ky 4/26/10 Wilderness Shrine Club meeting 4/30/10 Yorkrite College 104 Campbellsville, Ky May 5/1/10 Richmond Chapter No. 16 Festival 5/3/10 Daviess Chapter No. 29 Royal Arch Degree 5/6/10 Franklin Lodge No. 28 5/8/10 Pikeville Chapter No. 133 Festival 5/8/10 Ryan Commandery No. 17 KTEF Fund Raiser 5/14/10 Franklin Lodge No. 28 Masonic Funeral 5/15/10 Yorkrite College No. 104 Danville, Ky. 34

35 5/16/10 Hospital Day Shriners Hospital Lexington 5/24/10 Wilderness Shrine Club 5/27/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No. 4 5/29/10 Wilderness Shrine Club Road Block June 6/1/10 Franklin Lodge No. 28 6/4-5/10 Shrine Club Beef Festival entry 6/5/10 Yorkrite Council Meeting Shelbyville, Ky. 6/7/10 Daviess Chapter No. 29 6/10/10 W. R. Selby Sr. Chapter No. 4 6/17/10 W. R. Selby Sr. Chapter No. 4 Degree work 6/19/10 Templar Academy Frankfort, Ky. 6/19/10 Yorkrite Officers Installation Danville, Ky 6/24/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Degree 6/25-26/10 Yorkrite Weekend Louisville, Ky. 6/28/10 Wilderness Shrine Club Family Picnic Harrodsburg, Ky. July 7/1/10 Franklin Lodge No. 28 7/8/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No 4 7/15/10 Franklin Lodge No 28 7/22/10 W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter No 4 7/30/10 Bluegrass College No 104 at Elizabethtown REPORT OF THE GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Grand Chapter Officers, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest and my Companions all: I have had the honor of serving the past capitular year as your Grand Captain of the Host. While all goals were not accomplished due to some unforeseen setbacks of life, I was able to participate in two large steps toward the betterment of Capitular Masonry in the Commonwealth. First, much to the thanks of the artistic abilities of my wife, we were able to help implement the new RARA Red Bucket program to all subordinate Royal Arch Chapters. This program was instituted by our Grand High Priest this past year to add visibility to our most important charity, RARA. Second, in working with my fellow Grand Chapter Officers, we were able to consolidate the Grand Chapter Official Visit Form to a one page format. This saves printing cost and time for our DGHPs during their visits. The benchmarks were established as 300 for Super Tier, 200 for Exemplary, and 100 for Merit. This makes it easier for the Grand Chapter Officers to easily identify those Chapters who are excelling and those who need assistance in maintaining their Charters. Although my travel was severely limited this past year, I thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship I was able to share with my Capitular Companions and look forward to returning to my travels to assist in making our Commonwealth the Best Home for Capitular Masonry. Fraternally thine, Gregory C. Powell Grand Captain of the Host Grand Captain of the Host Visitations 35

36 SEPTEMBER /18/ OCTOBER Grand York Rite Temple #172 Covington # /19/ Daviess #29 Ft. Thomas #177 Area 9 Johnnie Ramsey #149 Area 8 Ken Ten #148 Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F&AM Lawrenceburg #138 Area 6 Maysville #9 NOVEMBER Ft. Thomas #177 DECEMBER Russellville #8 Carroll #55 JANUARY Jackson #160 Monticello #152 W.R. Selby, Sr. #4 FEBRUARY Somerset #25 Temple #172 MARCH Temple #172 APRIL Temple #172 Grand Chapter Officers Meeting REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER AWARD Companion Robert C. Peelman was named as the recipient. He is a member of Temple Chapter No REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE September 16, 2010 To: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons: Your Jurisprudence Committee reports as follows: 1. The Grand High Priest has reported nominating Excellent Companion William G. Henry (14) to be the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of the Netherlands near the Grand Chapter of Kentucky. 36

37 2. The Grand High Priest has reported nominating Excellent Companion Thomas E. Bustle (4) to be the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of New Jersey near the Grand Chapter of Kentucky. 3. The Grand High Priest has reported nominating Excellent Companion Barry K. Eastham (81) to be the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania near the Grand Chapter of Kentucky. 4. The Grand High Priest has reported nominating Excellent Companion Timothy L. Owens (166) to be the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of South Dakota near the Grand Chapter of Kentucky. These actions are clearly within the powers and prerogatives of the Grand High Priest. We recommend they be approved, and I so move. (Adopted) 5. The Grand High Priest has reported issuing one (1) Dispensation to Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177 to change their meeting date from the third Thursday in September to the Second Tuesday in September. This is due to the annual convocation being held on their meeting night. This for one time only. His action was undoubtedly appreciated; however Section 24 of our Constitution, dealing with the Duties of the Grand High Priest, specifically prohibits this action, and I quote: Section 24. F. To grant dispensations during the recess of the Grand Chapter as he may determine to be in the best interests of the Craft; provided that the Grand High Priest does not have authority to grant dispensation permitting a Stated Convocation of a constituent Chapter to be held at a time other that specified in the by-laws of the Chapter; however, he may grant dispensation permitting actions to be taken at a called convocation of the Chapter which otherwise could be done only at a stated convocation. This matter has come before this Grand Chapter on several occasions over the years, and we ve done it again. Please permit me to once more urge all future Grand High Priests to be a bit more diligent when granting dispensations. In order to clear the books, I move that the action of the Grand High Priest be ratified thereby making it at least somewhat legal. (Adopted) 6. The Grand High Priest has reported issuing some 43 Proficiency Cards. 23 of these were for High Priest proficient; 3 for Captain of the Host; 5 For Principal Sojourner; 2 for Royal Arch Captain; 2 for Master of the 3 rd Veil; 4 for Master of the Second Veil; and 4 for Master of the First Veil. It is pleasing to note such an increase in this area, and we join the Grand High Priest in congratulating all who had a part in this. 7. The Grand High Priest has made five (5) recommendations, none of which require action by this Grand Body. 8. Last year the then Grand High Priest made a recommendation to reinstate the office of Area Coordinator. This proposal was referred to the incoming Grand High Priest with the recommendation of this Committee that he study the proposal, and, if it was determined that it could be of benefit to the Grand Chapter, see that the necessary proposal(s) were drawn up and submitted to the office of the Grand Secretary in order to get it on the agenda this year. I ll not go in to a long dissertation on this subject as the Grand High 37

38 Priest has submitted a proposal to change our law in a somewhat different manner on this matter. 9. Three (3) matters of Capitular Law have been submitted which require the action/attention of this Grand Chapter. The first two deal with the different approach to Area Coordinators mentioned above: a. The first proposal, which would change Section 38 of the Constitution of this Grand Chapter has been received from M.E. Companion James G. Hogue, GHP, (Your Committee has modified the proposal slightly to correct some spellings, and to bring it into compliance with the manner in which proposed legislation is to be submitted) is as follows: Be it resolved that Section 38 of the Constitution of this Grand Chapter, which now reads: Section 38. The Grand Royal Arch Captain shall guard the inner entrance to the Grand Chapter, communicate with the Grand Sentinel and when required, announce to the Grand Captain of the Host applicants for admission, and assist the Grand Captain of the Host and the Grand Principal Sojourner in the performance of their duties. Be amended by adding a paragraph, so that when amended, it will read: Section 38. The Grand Royal Arch Captain shall: A. Guard the inner entrance to the Grand Chapter, communicate with the Grand Sentinel and, when required, announce to the Grand Captain of the Host applicants for admission, and assist the Grand Captain of the Host and the Grand Principal Sojourner in the performance of their duties. B. Under the direction of the Grand High Priest, generally oversee Areas assigned to him by the Grand High Priest. He shall be responsible for coordinating degree work between the Deputy Grand High Priest(s) in the Areas assigned to him, especially in the planning, forming and completion of One Day Festivals. C. He shall be allowed his actual expenses for travel in his assigned Areas, to be paid upon submission of appropriate documentation, not to exceed $ per year. (67) (2010) This proposal is now in proper form for action of this Grand Body. We present it for your action without recommendation. In order to properly get the question on the floor for action, I move it be adopted. b. The second proposal, also received from M.E. Companion Hogue, deals with Section 39 of the Constitution (as with the first question, this one has also been modified slightly by your Committee) and is as follows: Be it resolved that Section 39 of the Constitution of this Grand Chapter, which now reads: Section 39. The Grand Masters of the Veils shall collect papers and resolutions from members of the Grand Chapter, and place them in the hands of the Grand Secretary, and assist in the collection of ballots. Be amended, by adding a paragraph, so that when amended it will 38 (Adopted)

39 read: Section 39. The Grand Masters of the Veils shall: A. Collect papers and resolutions from members of the Grand Chapter, and place them in the hands of the Grand Secretary, and assist in the collection of ballots. B. Under the direction of the Grand High Priest, generally oversee Areas assigned to them by the Grand High Priest. They shall be responsible for coordinating degree work between the Deputy Grand High Priest(s) in the Areas assigned to them, especially in the planning, forming and completion of One Day Festivals. C. They (each of them) shall be allowed their actual expenses for travel in their assigned Areas, to be paid upon submission of appropriate documentation, not to exceed $ (each) per year. (67) (2010) This proposal is now in proper form for action of this Grand Body. We present it for your action without recommendation. In order to properly get the question on the floor for action, I move it be adopted. c. (Adopted) The third question, which we are told originated in the Planning and Direction Committee, and would create a new Standing Committee on Awards, was submitted as follows: Whereas the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons has many members who render exemplary service over the course of many years to the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons, and; Whereas the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons has no means of recognizing these members for these services which go over and beyond that which is normally expected of its members, and; Whereas the Grand Chapter of Kentucky now wishes to identify and honor these members for this service; Therefore, be it resolved that Section 45 of the Digest (Constitution, Rules, and Regulations) of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons, which now reads: Section 45. Appointed. The Grand High Priest shall appoint ten (10) standing committees as follows: A A A A A A A A A A Committee of Appeals; Committee on Biography; Committee on By-Laws; Committee on Charters and Chapters Under Dispensation; Committee on Credentials; Committee on Finance and Budget; Committee on Jurisprudence; Committee on Necrology; Committee on Visitors, and; Committee on Work Be amended, so that when amended it will read: Section 45. Appointed. The Grand High Priest shall appoint eleven (11) standing committees as follows: A Committee on Appeals; 39

40 A A A A A A A A A A Committee on Awards; Committee on Biography; Committee on By-Laws; Committee on Charters and Chapters Under Dispensation; Committee on Credentials; Committee on Finance and Budget; Committee on Jurisprudence; Committee on Necrology; Committee on Visitors, and; Committee on Work. Be it further resolved that a Section be added to the Digest (Constitution, Rules, and Regulations) under the heading of Duties of Committees to include the following: Section 50. A. The Committee on Awards shall consist of three (3) Past Grand High Priests of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons. The member who is the senior shall be designated the Chairman of the Committee. B. The Committee shall select no more than one deserving Companion to be awarded the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Lifetime Achievement Award each year. C. The Committee shall only consider recommendations from a permanent member of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. This recommendation must be endorsed by at least three (3) permanent members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. D. The Committee shall make their selection from all deserving Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons, who shall meet all areas of the criteria as follows: 1. The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Lifetime Achievement Award is open to all members of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons, in good standing, who have completed a minimum of twenty (20) years service to the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. 2. The Committee shall only consider appropriate letters of recommendation listing the Companion s service to the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons. 3. The Committee shall only consider recommendations which are specific and detailed. Simply saying he does a good job is not sufficient. 4. The Committee may consider areas such as Degree Work, Administration, Committee Service and Leadership, at either the local, state, national or international level. 5. The Committee may consider service rendered to other Masonic Bodies, or to the community at large. E. Selections must be received by the Grand Secretary s office not later than June 30th of each year. F. The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Lifetime Achievement Award jewel / badge may be worn or displayed at any and all Masonic functions. 40

41 Current Section 50 to be re-numbered 51; Current Section 51to be renumbered 52 and Current Section 52 to be re-numbered 52. E. (2010). Your Committee is of the opinion that this matter will require additional work before it will be ready for action by this body. We recommend that action on this matter be delayed until next year. A motion to table this subject until our 2011 annual convocation, pending additional work on the matter by the maker and the Jurisprudence Committee, was made, seconded and approved. 10. Chapter Representation. Section 12 requires every Chapter in Kentucky to be represented at each Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter, and specifies punishment(s) for failure to do so. Last year it was noted that Carroll Chapter No. 55 failed to be represented at our Annual Convocations in 2007, 2008 and As a result of these absences the choices available were reviewed, and the matter was referred to the incoming Grand High Priest. The Grand High Priest has reported he has given Carroll Chapter No. 55 particular attention during the past year, and that he has informed the Chapter that if they should again fail to be represented at this annual convocation his recommendation would be that their Chapter be arrested. It is pleasing to note that Carroll Chapter No. 55 is represented at this convocation, which makes the arrest of charter matter become moot. 11. We also note that Benham Chapter No. 170 was not represented at our annual convocation in 2009, and thereby became subject to a fine of $ The Grand Secretary has informed us that he collected this fine, as required by Section 12.B. of the Constitution, before giving them a receipt for their Annual Dues and Assessments this year. It is pleasing to note that Benham Chapter No. 170 is represented at this annual convocation, which makes further punishment of Benham Chapter on this matter become a moot point. 12. It is with sorrow that we report we further note that Chapters number 123, 144 and 160 are not represented at this annual convocation. This requires these Chapters to be fined $15.00 to be paid to the Grand Secretary before receiving a receipt for per-capita dues in This situation requires a bit of explanation. Actually, there are members from Madisonville # 123 and Beaver Dam # 144 present, however neither of these Chapters has paid their Per-capita. Any representative(s) that may be present from these Chapters are thereby rendered ineligible to be seated as representing their Chapter, or to vote on matters that may be brought before the Grand Chapter. Jackson Chapter No. 160 has no representative present, thereby making them subject to a fine of fifteen dollars ($15.00), which is to be collected by the Grand Secretary before issuing them a receipt for their annual dues and assessments in Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I move that the report of your Jurisprudence Committee, as modified by the actions of this Grand Chapter, be approved. Respectfully submitted, JAMES B. WALL (195/5), Chairman 41

42 EDWIN L. VARDIMAN (35) HARVEY D. REYNOLDS (1) FINAL REPORT OF CREDENTIALS TO: The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons We, your Committee on Credentials, report that a constitutional number of representatives of our Constituent Chapters have registered with the Credentials Committee and are seated in this Grand Body. There are present: Grand Line Officers...15 Past Grand High Priest 14 Past High Priests.145 Kings..11 Scribes..10 High Priests Elected Alternates. 20 Total eligible votes (should be 242) Courteously submitted, Jason T. Holcomb (38), Chairman Thomas Bustle (4) ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following were regularly nominated and elected to serve: Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand High Priest.Gary W. Hunt (83/90) King..James H. King, Jr. (4/29) Scribe...Gregory C. Powell (177/172) Captain of the Host Wendell R. Curtis (17) Treasurer..Leslie E. Black (1/5) Secretary.William G. Hinton, PGHP (14) Companion Raleigh C. Roster was elected to a two year term and Companion James O Atwood was elected to a three year term as a Trustee of the Permanent Fund. ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Roll Call of Grand Representatives was conducted by the Grand Secretary. 42

43 COMMENTS FROM GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Most Excellent Companion Emory J. Ferguson, General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International, brought greetings and spoke concerning the programs of the General Grand Chapter. He presented the Ritual Award to Right Excellent Companion J. William Riggs, Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest of the East Central Region. GREETINGS Companion L. Todd Eastham, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, brought greetings on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F. & A. M.. ROLL CALL The Roll Call revealed that 50 of 52 Chapters were present. The Chapters not represented had not paid their per capita assessment. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Grand Chapter Installing Officer Installing Marshal Installing Chaplain PGHP J. William Riggs PGHP Raleigh C. Foster Grand Chaplain Howard P. Asa 43

44 Elected and Appointed Grand Chapter Officers Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky Gary K. Hunt (90/83 ).. Grand High Priest 2305 White Rose Rd. Campbellsville, Kentucky (270) James H. King Jr. (4/29).... Grand King 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY (859) Wendell R. Curtis..Grand Captain of Host 429 Washington Street, Paris, KY (859) Leslie E. Black (5) Grand Treasurer 3006 Wick land Avenue, Louisville, KY (502) J.B. Hitt, II, PGHP ( 1/2/5)...Assistant Grand Treasurer 1007 Chesterton Drive, Louisville, KY (502) jbhitt@worldnet.att.net William G. Hinton, PGHP (14).. Grand Secretary PO Box 695, Shelbyville, KY (Home Address: 615 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville,KY (502) wghinton@juno.com Gary Thornberry (3/138) Assistant Grand Secretary PO Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY (859) Cell: (859) Gilbert Curry (54/36)...Grand Principal Sojourner PO Box, 493 Edmonton, KY (270) cgilbert@scrtc.com Marvin Blaine. Grand Royal Arch Captain 4845 Emily Drive, West Paducah, KY (270) (270) Scott Sprowles.. Grand Master Third Veil 2665 Saloma Rd, Campbellsville, KY (270) Billy Scolf Grand Master Second Veil 807 Taylor Ave, Bellevue, KY (859) Ronnie Williamson....Grand Master First Veil 980 Gabriel Br, Kimper KY (606) Howard P. Asa..Grand Chaplain 212 Jan Street, Campbellsville, KY (270) Ronnie G. Skipper....Grand Sentinel 697 Overdale Dr. Louisville, KY (502) ur2sli@insightbb.com 44

45 ACCEPTANCE REMARKS OF GRAND HIGH PRIEST The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons Gary K. Hunt 2305 White Rose Rd. Campbellsville KY, To High Priests, Kings, Scribes, Deputy Grand High Priests, and Companions of the Constituent Chapters of the Grand Chapters of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons: Dear Companions, To start this new year in Capitular Masonry, please let us thank God for all He has blessed us with, and most importantly for letting us live in a place where we can belong to this wonderful fraternity. Next, I would like to take the time to thank all the Companions mentioned in this letter. All of them have devoted their time to work and serve the Grand Chapter and all its members for the next year. Everyone is known by their comrades as very hard and dedicated workers. This year we continue to follow the program started by Past Grand High Priest Don Powell, Tracks We Leave. This program has only done us well, so I really hope that more Chapters will make every effort to complete the requirements for the Plague. The requirements are difficult because they require many members of the Chapter to get involved. So please remember, the best way to keep our members is to make every meeting interesting and worth their time. All of the Area Meetings are listed in this letter. So this means every High Priest, King, and Scribe should attend their Area Meeting. I ask every Dais Officer of each Chapter to attend and try to bring along as many Companions with them as possible. May we all remember during this next year that we all need to work together to make sure we have Capitular Masonry to enjoy in the future. This means everyone needs to stay devoted, turn off your TV, and attending and taking part of all the meetings of our Chapters. Thank you for offering me the chance to serve this year, and I can only hope that I see many of you at the various events and meetings during this next year. Fraternally, Gary K. Hunt M.E. Grand High Priest 45

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47 Committee Appointments Appeals C. Victor Ramey (168) 320 S. Bridge Street, Morehead, KY (606) Carroll M. Curtis, 234 Elkhorn Drive, Frankfort, KY (859) Earl Ray Young, 2305 Bell Wood Road, Bardstown, KY (502) By-laws J.B. Hitt, II (1/2/5), 1007 Chesterton Drive, Louisville, KY (502) James Miller (16) 105 Fifth Street, Richmond, KY (859) Raleigh C. Foster (5/44/45/193/195) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY (502) Charters & Dispensations Eugene Atkins (30) 262 Wallace Lane, Paducah, KY (270) James R. Bowles (123) 213 West Main Street, Earlington, KY (270) James O. Atwood (45) 105 Lynn Avenue, Munfordville, KY (270) Credentials Jason Holcomb (38) 2426 Thoroughbred Drive, Apt. 614C, Bowling Green, Ky (270) Mark Thelen (38) 609 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN Thomas Bustle (4) 6208 Lebanon Road, Danville, KY (859) Finance Donald L. Powell (12/42) 7167 Ky. Highway 356, Cynthiana, KY (859) J. William Riggs (31) 1044 Eagle Pass Road, Bardstown, KY (502) James G. Hogue (29) 215 Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY (859) Jurisprudence James B. Wall (5/195) 7807 Bluebonnet Road, Pleasure Ridge Park, KY (502) Harvey D. Reynolds (1) PO Box 413, Tavres, FL (352) Donald L. Powell, 7167 Ky. Highway 356, Cynthiana, KY (859) Necrology Howard P. Asa (90) 212 Jan Street, Campbellsville, KY (270)

48 Biography William T. Phillips, 93 Russell Road, Campbellsville, KY (270) Photographer Derek Phelps 2087 Old Nassau Road, Lexington, KY (859) Visitors Larry N. Flowers (38) 1461 Melrose, Bowling Green, KY (270) William Riggs (31) 1044 Eagle Pass Road, Bardstown, KY (502) G. Michael Miller, Sr., 329 South Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY (502) Work J. William Riggs (31) 1044 Eagle Pass Road, Bardstown, KY (502) Raleigh C. Foster (44) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY (502) C. Victor Ramey (168) 320 S. Bridge Street, Morehead, KY (606) Keystone Editor Michael Grigsby, 854 Todd Road, Nancy, KY (606) Web Master Darrell Waddell, nd Street, Louisville, KY (502) General Grand Chapter Special Committees General Grand Chapter Award Donald L. Powell (12/42) 7167 Ky. Hwy. 356, Cynthiana, KY (859) John C. Williams 681 Charlie Dowling Road, Munfordville, KY (270) James G. Hogue 215 Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY (859) State Executive Officer, R.A.R.A. James G. Hogue, 215 Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY (859) Donald L. Powell (12/42) Assistant, 7167 Ky. Hwy. 356, Cynthiana, KY (859) Permanent Fund Harvey D. Reynolds (1) PO Box 413, Tavres, FL (352) Raleigh C. Foster (5/44/45/193/195) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY (502) James O. Atwood (45) 105 Lynn Avenue, Munfordville, KY (270) CLOSING There being no further business to come before the Grand Chapter, the One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Convocation was closed in ample form. Gary K. Hunt (seal) Gary K. Hunt Grand High Priest William G. Hinton William G. Hinton, PGHP Grand Secretary 48

49 HOLY ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD September 16, AL 2010, AB 3923 The Grand Council, Holy Order of High Priesthood of Kentucky met in the Holiday Inn North Hotel in the City of Lexington, Kentucky at 1:15 P.M. on Thursday, September 16, Past Most Excellent President, Harvey D. REYNOLDS, opened the Council in Ample Form. The opening prayer was given by Excellent Companion, Edwin L. VARDIMAN, (PP), Chaplain. The following officers were present: Most Excellent President.... Harvey D. REYNOLDS (1) Excellent Vice-President... Ronnie G. SKIPPER (5) Excellent Chaplain...Edwin L. VARDIMAN (PP) (35) Excellent Recorder/Treasurer.. James B. WALL (PP) (195/5) Excellent Master of Ceremonies J. William RIGGS (31) Excellent Conductor E. Eugene ATKINS (30) Excellent Herald......Earl Ray YOUNG (PP) (31) (PT) Excellent Steward James O. ATWOOD (45) Excellent Sentinel.....Donald L. POWELL (12) There were 52 Companions in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was given by all. The Most Excellent President welcomed all in attendance, stating that he really appreciated their supporting the Holy Order of High Priesthood. The Excellent Recorder presented petitions for membership from ten (10) High Priests or Past High Priests, who, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, were elected to membership through Initiation: Jesse Ray SIMS... Glasgow Chapter No. 45 (plus nine (9) others who will be reported as soon as their information can be located) The above were duly Anointed, Consecrated and Set Apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood by the following degree team : The Prologue was given by Companion FOSTER. M.E. President... J. William RIGGS Vice President.... Raleigh C. FOSTER Chaplain Edwin L. VARDIMAN Master of Ceremonies C. Victor RAMEY Conductor of the Council.. Ronnie G. SKIPPER Herald Donald L. POWELL Sentinel... James O. ATWOOD 49

50 During the ceremonies Companion Harvey D. REYNOLDS (M.E. President) gave an impressive Bible presentation. Each newly Anointed High Priest was presented his Dues Card and a beautiful Bible. The minutes of the convention held on September 19, 2009 were read, and approved as read. Distinguished Companions in attendance were made welcome, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, these Companions were elected to Honorary membership in this Council. The Finance Committee rendered the following report, which, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, was made a part of these minutes: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Your Finance Committee has examined the books and records of Excellent Companion James B. WALL, Recorder/Treasurer. We find them to be accurate and in agreement with Bank Statement dated June 30, 2010 This examination shows the following: Balance in Treasury on September 1, 2009 $6, RECEIPTS: 10 $ $ Interest (Bank Account) Total receipts.... $ $ To be accounted for DISBURSEMENTS: Aprons Total disbursements $6, $ $ $ Balance in Treasury September 1, 2010 $6, Bank Balance adjusted to reflect Bank Charges of $79.73 which occurred during f/y ) Account was closed and moved to a different type. New Balance is $6, Note: The Council 'owes' for G.H.P. Aprons for 2009 and These funds are maintained in the Branch Bank & Trust, Louisville, Kentucky (Acc't # ) in the name of Holy Order of High Priesthood. 50

51 Respectfully submitted, EARL RAY YOUNG (PP), Chairman M. E. Companion J. William RIGGS, Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest was called on for comments and stated that he was indeed grateful to be in attendance and have a part in seeing this class Anointed, Consecrated and Set Apart to the Holy of High Priesthood. The President stated his sincere appreciation for the assistance M. E. Companion RIGGS had given toward this effort. Past Presidents were asked to rise, and were given a round of applause for their continued support of the Holy Order of High Priesthood. Excellent Companion Earl Ray YOUNG (PP) reported that the Nominating Committee recommended the following officers for the year : Ronnie G. SKIPPER (5)... Most Excellent President J. William RIGGS (31)......Excellent Vice-President Edwin L. VARDIMAN (PP) (35)...Excellent Chaplain James B. WALL (PP) (145/5).. Excellent Recorder/Treasurer E. Eugene ATKINS (30)....Excellent Master of Ceremonies James O. ATWOOD (45)..... Excellent Conductor Donald L. POWELL (12) Excellent Herald James G. HOGUE (29)...Excellent Steward Harvey D. REYNOLDS (PP) (1).....Excellent Sentinel On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the above were elected to serve for the year Those newly elected officers were duly set to work by the Most Excellent President. Companions Earl Ray YOUNG (PP) and Norman L. HARPER (PP) were appointed to the Finance and Nominating Committees. With nothing further to come before the Council, it was closed in ample form at 2:36 P.M., with the closing prayer being offered by our Chaplain, Excellent Companion Edwin L. VARDIMAN (PP). Respectfully submitted, JAMES B. WALL, PP, Excellent Recorder RONNIE G. SKIPPER, Most Excellent President 51

52 LIVING PAST PRESIDENTS James B. WALL (145/5) Norman L. HARPER (30) Everett L. PARISH, Jr. (193/101) Earl Ray YOUNG (31) Edwin L. VARDIMAN (35) C. Victor RAMEY (168) William G. HINTON (14) Raleigh C. FOSTER (145) Harvey D. REYNOLDS (1) Ronnie G. SKIPPER (5)

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61 Meritorious Service Award Recipients (*deceased) *1952 *1953*1954 *1955 *1956 *1957 *1958 *1959 *1960 *1961 *1962 * *1965 *1966 *1967 *1968 *1969 *1970 Elmer Embry James Hamilton Curtis B Feltner R.V. Curry Edward J. Moore Robert S. Smallwood Robert Marcum Otho Ward John Kennon T. Lee Badkett Herman Levine James Shearard John B. Clark William M. Stewart W.M. Woolum Arlie B. Wheeler Vernon P. Johnson Norman A. Klapp Walter A. Daniels *1971 *1972 *1973 *1974 *1975 * * * * *1990 * * Fremont W. Blume Gayle D. Baber A.P. Mason Herbert E. Wilson John L. Hensley Clarence P. Jacobs John Spurlock Victor C. Griffith Ellery Chase, Jr. Lloyd V. Litton George W. Fisher Norman H. Williams Hubert B. Gibbons Samuel H. Johnson Ralph W. Keltner Ronald Gayle Parker William Williamson George L. Pfotenhauer Richard B. Miller Neal Flater Caviness Wayne E. Rogers James E. Mullins Walter R. Sluss, Sr. Danny Dean Woolsey Harold Ritchey Leo Lacy William Ritchey Leonard E. McCuiston J. William Riggs Frank William Lampe James C. Hardy, Jr. Willard E. Hart Douglas Bickel James Pedigo Howard Asa Billy E. Scolf William F. Lile Tilden Ellis Walter T. Noe Beaver Dam Chapter No. 144 Richmond Chapter No. 185 Hazard Chapter No. 185 Frankfort Chapter No. 3 Barbourville Chapter No. 137 Charles Eginton Chapter No. 111 London Chapter No. 103 Lexington Chapter No. 1 Red River Chapter No.191 Jeffersontown Chapter No. 189 Olive Branch Chapter No. 75 Berea Chapter No. 151 Shelbyville Chapter No. 2 Apperson C;hapter No. 81 Danville Chapter No. 4 Mayfield Chapter No. 69 Russellville Chapter No. 8 Murray Chapter No. 92 Stone Chapter No. 183 Mayfield Chapter No. 69 Winchester Chapter No. 12 Paintsville Chapter No. 131 Corbin Chapter No. 166 Corbin Chapter No. 166 King Solomon Chapter No. 5 Temple Chapter No. 172 Ghent Chapter No. 130 Winchester Chapter No. 12 Jenkins Chapter No. 164, Jenkins Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177 Barbourville Chapter No. 137 Paducah Chapter No. 30 Richmond Chapter No. 16 Taylor Chapter No. 90 Temple Chapter No. 177 Stone Chapter No. 183 Richmond Chapter No. 16 Daviess Chapter No. 32 James B. Wall Chapter No. 145 Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177 Jenkins Chapter No. 164 Eureka Chapter No. 101 Rowan Chapter No. 31 Lawrenceburg Chapter No. 138 Temple Chapter No. 172 Iroquois Chapter No. 192 Paducah Chapter No. 30 Rowan Chapter No. 31 Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177 Iroquois Chapter No. 193 James B. Wall Chapter No. 145 Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177 Glasgow Chapter No. 45 Taylor Chapter No. 90 Temple Chapter No. 172 King Solomon Chapter No. 5 Paintsville Chapter No

62 REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND CHAPTERS NEAR THE GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY *Absent 1 year **Absent 2nd consecutive year ***Absent 3rd consecutive year Alabama Alaska Alberta Arizona Arkansas Austria Australia British Columbia California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware Dist. of Columbia Finland Florida France Georgia Germany Greece Hawaii Idaho Illinois India Indiana Iowa Ireland Israel Italy Kansas Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Netherlands Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South New York New Zealand Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Philippines Portugal Quebec James T. Banton (80) Doyle G. Rambo (1) Norman L. Harper, (30) James Butler (1) Michael G. West (35) Brian K. Honeycutt (30) John Johnson(5) John T. Frazier, (31) James King, Jr. (4) Ellery G. Chase, Jr,(12) William E. Keeling (31) Jerry Davis, (38) Edwin Vardiman, (35) Richard Adams, (149) Bob Balthis, (164) Harvey D. Reynolds, (1) Bill H. Copley (95) Earl Ray Young (31) Ricky Tyler (85) Forrest Webster, (35) Larry flowers, Sr. (38) Mark Thelen (38) Richard Miller (32) Nolan Rose, (170 ) Cecil McGee, (2) Gary Hunt (90) C. Victor Ramey, (168) Donald Kent Berkley, (69) Bruce S. Goodlett, (29) James Hogue (29) James I. Miller, (16) James O. Atwood (45) James Reynolds (32) John C. Williams (45) Don Elliott (166) 503 Carroll M. Curtis, (17) Everett L. Parish, Jr., (10) James R. Bowles (123) James I. Miller (16) Audley E. Wood Charles Puckett (45) Earl Ransdell, (29) Billy Joe Vincent (45) Leslie E. Black, (5) George W. Mink, Jr, (16) Jeffrey M. Ritchie (168) Roy R. Carrier, (136) R. Sidney Owens, III (20) Wales Robert E. Cecil (31) Carl D. Blair, (149) Doug Bunch (38) Ed Monhollen (166) Richard Seekman (145) Edgar A. Rockwell, Jr, (69) Roy Montfort, (5) J.B. Hitt, (5) Clarence Daugherty, (193) Robert Peelman (177/172) Neil Logsdon, II (45) Don Rhodes (166) Leslie F. Tanner, Jr. (8) Clyde DeRossett (182) PO Box 9, Woodburn, Patricia Lane, Lexington Franks Lane, Vienna, IL Hawthorne Drive, Nicholasville Pinhook Place, Crittenden PO Box 165, LaCenter, KY Gaymont Drive, Louisville, KY Hurstland Ct., Bardstown Orchard Drive, Danville Country Club Circle, Venice, FL Harrison Fork Road, Cox;s Creek Graefenburg Rd., Lawrenceburg Mt. Vernon Dr., Ft. Wright HC87, Box 956, Whitesburg P.O. Box 51, Cremona, KY P.O. Box 11605, Lexington PO Box 554, Louisa Bellwood Road, Bardstown Route 1, Box 22, Arlington Rosewood Dr., Villa Hills, KY Melrose Street, Bowling Green Riverwood Drive, Hendersonville, TN Lee Rudy Road, Owensboro Liberty St., Newport Brentwood Dr., Shelbyville, Rosedale Avenue, Campbellsville S. Bridge Ave. Morehead, PO Box 19, Lowes Route 1, Salvisa Lakeview Point, Harrodsburg Phelps Rd,Richmond Lynn Avenue, Munfordville Heflin Road, Hartford Charlie Dowling Road, Munfordville Idaho Street, Corbin Elkhorn Drive, Frankfort Mary Catherine Dr., Louisville PO Box 79, Earlington Fifth Street, Richmond Beechland Road, Lewisburg Friendship Church Road, Magnolia Louisville Rd., Harrodsburg Duke Street, Cave City, KY Wickland Ave.. Louisville N. Main St., Elizabethtown PO Box 134, Farmers, KY E. O'Bannon St., Morganfleld PO Box 53, McQuady, Virginia Avenue, Bardstown HC87, Box 1776, Whitesburg, Brawner Road, Alvaton th Street, Corbin West Lincoln Trail, Radcliff Route 1, Box 406, Hickory Mt. Holly Road, Fairdale Chesterton Pl., Louisville Scenic Trail, Shepherdsville th Avenue, Dayton Defries Road, Canmer, KY Highway 511, Corbin Brookhaven Drive Russellville, Straight Fork, Pikeville

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65 PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS WHO HAVE PASSED THE VEILS No meeting of Grand Chapter in 1836, 1837 and Name James Moore John Willett David G. Cowan Williams Gibbs Hunt John McKinney, Jr Thomas McClanahan James M. Pike Robert Johnston Thomas A. Bradford Henry Wingate Levi Taylor Andrew M. January Warsham P. Loomis John Payne James M. Bullock Churchill J. Blackburn Nathaniel Hardy Caleb W. Cloud William Brown, Jr Derrick Warner Abner Cunningham John M. McCalla Richard Apperson Herman Bowmar, Jr. Dempsey Carrell Willis Stewart Humphrey Jones, Jr. James H. Daviess C.G. Wintersmith Thomas Ware Isaac Cunningham Jno. M.S. McCorkle Jno. D. McClure Harvey T. Wilson Marcus M. Tyler William H. Forsythe William M. Samuel Thomas Todd Theodore N. Wise Theodore Kohlhass Thomas Sadler Samuel D. McCullough William E. Robinson Harry Hudson Joseph H. Branham Isaac T. Martin Richard G. Hawkins E.B. Jones Address Year Served Lexington Shelbyville Danville Lexington Versailles Louisville Lexington Frankfort Georgetown Frankfort Louisville Maysville Frankfort Augusta Shelbyville Paris Louisville Lexington Versailles Lexington Winchester Lexington Mt. Sterling Versailles Maysville Louisville Richmond Georgetown Elizabethtown Cynthiana Winchester Greensburg Owenton Sherburne Eddyville Leesburg Paris Shelbyville Covington Winchester Paris Lexington Louisville Owensboro Louisville Cynthiana Louisville Paducah

66 Name Henry Bostwick J.P. Rascoe William Ryan D.P. Robb Joseph P. Foree James A. Beattie James W. Staton James B. Blue G.D. Buckner John H. Leathers W. LaRue Thomas R.J. Laughlin Howard R. French R.M. Fairleigh Charles E. Dunn Bernard G. Witt Hiram Bassett J. Soule Smith Henry G. Sandifer Henry B. Grant Joshua D. Powers Chas. H. Fisk Campbell H. Johnson William P. Coons James D. Lewis John G. Orndorff Henry Ranshaw James W. Hopper William R. Johnson J. Speed Smith Hal T. Jefferson Edward C. Sellers John W. Landrum Robert R. Burnam Joe H. Ewalt Albert A. Hazelrigg Henry H. Holeman George A. Lewis Laban T. Everett G. Allison Holland Harry Bailey David W. Gray John C. Worsham William Carson Black W. Rhode Shackleford John W. Juett George B. Winslow Isaac T. Woodson Sidney S. Pinney Samuel K. Veach James F. Winn Hanson L. Peterson James Garnett A. Gordon Sulser Address Year Served Covington Princeton Louisville Versailles Christianberg Louisville Brooksville Morganfield Lexington Louisville Danville Nebo Mt. Sterling Hopkinsville Louisville Henderson Millersburg Lexington Danville Louisville Owensboro Covington Louisville Maysville Bowling Green Russellville Covington Louisville Louisville Richmond Louisville Covington Mayfield Richmond Paris Mt. Sterling Madisonville Frankfort Catlettsburg Lexington Cynthiana Louisville Henderson Lexington Richmond Eminence Carrollton Louisville Mt. Sterling Carlisle Winchester Cynthiana Louisville Maysville

67 Name W.R. Johnston Frank D. Rash Virgil P. Smith Guy T. Johnson W.O. Rigney Hugh Moore Albert W. Whitehead John L. Rees Wilbert H. Tritt W.D. Cannon John M. Cochran Geo. L. Blackford Pay G. Tipton J.T.T. Hourigan C.E. Peterson Owen R. Meadors William Lee Dawson D. Fred Worth Chester D. Adams Alpheus E. Orton Allen C. Terhune Harry W. Baker Frank A. Ropke C.E. Tyree Carl W. Bridges James D. Carmichael Stephen Arthur Carroll J. Chester Gabbard Charles A. Keith Rochie Shields Allen Earl Bell Charles K.A. McGaughey Earl Albert Cook John A. Peters Robert E. Lee William Samuel Williams James Forrest Curtis B. Coates P. Alfred Lindsey Philip T. Jasper Curtis B. Feltner William B. Boswell Otho Ward C.B. Benedict, Sr Chester A. Riley Noble S. McDougal Guthrie B. Churchill Kenneth H. Williams Chester Bush Address Year Served Lebanon Louisville Somerset Lexington Lancaster Danville Williamsburg Covington Louisville Marion Maysville Ft. Thomas Irvine Lebanon Maysville Ashland LaGrange Fulton Lexington Louisville Danville Covington Louisville Beattyville Clinton Ft. Thomas Harrodsburg Berea Richmond Paducah Danville Richmond Ft. Thomas London Monticello Barbourville Covington Ashland Mayfield Danville Hazard Beaver Dam Lexington Fulton Louisville Frankfort Murray Frankfort Newport

68 Name John J. Hagans Walter Mack Woolum DeMoville P. Jones Gayle D. Baber Gordon R. Taylor Edgar A. Rockwell, Sr. W. R. Selby, Sr. Johnnie P. Ramsey, Sr. O. Gilbert Weed Edward T. Davis, Sr. Johnny P. Ramsey, Sr. Roy L. Montfort Address Year Served Pikeville Danville Louisville Winchester Richmond Hickory Danville Whitesburg Bowling Green Louisville Whitesburg Fairdale

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