PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS DELAWARE

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1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF DELAWARE AT ITS ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION HELD AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL BY HILTON WILMINGTON, DELAWARE MARCH 12, 2016, A.D. 2546

2 Charles T. Hart GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2015

3 MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST CHARLES T. HART Most Excellent Hart was born to Harriet & Albert Hart on June 28, 1936 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Albert, Sr., a Mason, was raised in Philadelphia at Lodge #130 in Both Harriet and Albert are now deceased. Charles served in the Military in the Air Force, Navy and Army for 18 years. His professional career was spent in Structural Steel and as a Custom Builder. His hobbies include traveling and woodworking. Charlie has an extensive collection of tee-shirts from his travels. He considers himself grateful for his Masonic career as it is very challenging and fulfilling. Married to Elissa, they have blended their families of 3 daughters: Linda, Kristin and Andrea. Six grandchildren: Casey, John, Spencer, Jacob, Brielle and Abigail. Charles and Elissa reside in Delaware surrounded by family. His older brother, Albert Hart, Jr. was raised in Scott Lodge in Pennsylvania, and is now a member of Chester Lodge # 115 in Chestertown, Maryland. His younger brother, Brian Hart, was raised in Brandywine Lodge #33, and is a member and Past Master of Jackson Lodge, Delaware City, Delaware. Masonic Career is as follows: 1968 Entered Scott Lodge, Chester, PA 1968 Crafted 1969 Raised 1979 Transferred to Washington Lodge # Plural Member of Brandywine Lodge # 33, Master of Brandywine Lodge # 33 York Rite Chapter of Royal Arch Masons 1975 Oriental Chapter #183, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1979 St. John s Chapter #4, Wilmington, Delaware High Priest 1999, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in Delaware Council of Cryptic Masons 1991 Gunning Bedford Council # 1 Wilmington, Delaware 2004 Illustrious Master Gunning Bedford # 1 Royal & Select Master Illustrious Grand Master Royal and Select Masters in Delaware Commandery of Knight Templars 1976 Knights Templar, # 66 Chester, Pennsylvania 2003 Trinity # Eminent Commander Trinity Commandery #3, Wilmington, Delaware Right Eminent Grand Commander of Delaware

4 Scottish Rite nd degree Valley of Wilmington Other Delaware Council # 18 Excellent Chief 2006 First State York Rite College # Blue Hen Council #338 Allied Masonic Degrees, Sovereign Master by 2 Lodge #15 Royal Ark Mariners 2006 Keystone Council # Joshua Association 2007 Jesse Green Priory, Knights of the York Cross of Honour 2016 Puissant Sovereign, Delaware Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine 2009 Shield & Square Club of Delaware

5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CONVOCATION OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF DELAWARE The One Hundred Forty-Eighth Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Delaware was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, A. Dep The Grand Chapter was opened at 1:15 PM by the Right Excellent Grand Scribe David H. Laucius, with prayer by the Grand Captain of the Host, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Hart was escorted to the east, afforded Grand Honors, and proceeded to preside. The following Grand Officers were in their respective stations: GRAND OFFICERS M.E. Grand High Priest Charles T. Hart R.E. Grand King R.E. Grand Scribe David H. Laucius M.E. Grand Treasurer Mark E. Irwin M.E. Grand Secretary Mark E. Irwin E. Grand Captain of the Host Fred Palmer E. Grand Principal Sojourner Lionel D. Hunter, PGHP E. Grand Royal Arch Captain Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP E. Grand Marshal John D. Hiott E. Grand Master of the Third Veil E. Grand Master of the Second Veil Conard Estep E. Master of the First Veil E. Grand Chaplain Michael Ratcliff E. Grand Sentinel Cesar Aniceto PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Donald D. Thomas, 1978 James A. Pletz, 1983 John B. Dorsey, 1989 Wayne M. Schutz, 1992 Sheldon L. Edwards, 1997 Franklin R. Townsend, 2004 Mark E. Irwin, 2007 James R. Herrington, 2009 Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., 2011 Neal J. Sobocinski, 2012 James B. Walsh, 2013 Lionel D. Hunter, 2014

6 CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE CHAPTER NO. 1 Robert E. Papp High Priest ST. JOHN S CHAPTER NO. 4 Jared Card High Priest DELTA CHAPTER NO. 6 William D. Stephey, Jr. High Priest HOPE CHAPTER NO. 7 Richard Mickles Christopher DeAngelo High Priest King KENT CHAPTER NO. 8 Lionel Hunter, PHP Secretary BRANDYWINE CHAPTER NO. 9 John B. Dorsey, PGHP Past High Priest DAYLIGHT CHAPTER NO. 10 Stephen A. Leishman High Priest The Grand Secretary declared that a Constitutional number of Chapters were represented, that a quorum had been established, and this Grand Chapter could rightfully proceed with its labors. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the reading of the Minutes of the 147 th Annual Convocation was dispensed with, and they were approved as written.

7 ADMISSION OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, all Royal Arch Masons in good standing, as listed in the Grand Chapter Register, were admitted by courtesy. RECEPTION OF REPORTS On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the Grand Secretary was authorized to give Reports in brief, subject to the will and pleasure of the Grand High Priest and the consent of the members present. Except as may be noted herein, all Reports were received, accepted and ordered to be printed in the Proceedings. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS The Grand Secretary has been advised, by the respective Secretaries of the Constituent Chapters, that the Companions, as noted in the RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS, have been duly elected and installed in their respective Chapters. As such, in addition to the Officers of the Grand Chapter of Delaware, Past Grand High Priests, and the Past High Priests of the Constituent Chapters of Delaware, these so named Companions are thus entitled to seats in Grand Chapter as representatives of their Chapters. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Distinguished Visitors from the neighboring jurisdictions and the several Masonic Bodies of the State of Delaware were presented at the Altar by Past Most Excellent Grand High Priest Mark Irwin, as follows: CONNECTICUT M.E. Richard A. Eppler M.E. William F. Lott Grand High Priest Past Grand High Priest DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA M.I. Teko Foley Most Illustrious Grand Master Past Grand High Priest Grand Secretary MARYLAND M.E. Robert Malwitz R.E. Patrick Curtis Past Grand High Priest Grand King

8 MASSACHUSETTS M.E. Charles Austin Grand High Priest NEW YORK M.E. Raymond Roche R.E. Bruce Testut Grand High Priest Grand King VIRGINIA M.E. James Scearce, Jr. Grand High Priest E. Hafford Arritt, Jr. Grand Master of the 1 st Veil R.E. Malcolm Holley Grand Commander Each of the distinguished Visitors was greeted and received by M. E. Grand High Priest Hart, who thanked them for joining us this weekend and sincerely hoped that they would find their stay in Delaware enjoyable. RECEPTION OF MASONIC LEADERS OF DELAWARE M.I. William F. Lott R.E. A. Tony Maxwell K.C. James A. Pletz R.W. Mark E. Irwin Most Illustrious Grand Master Cryptic Masons in Delaware Grand Commander Knights Templar in Delaware Intendant General Division of Delaware Red Cross of Constantine Chief Adept SRCIF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIEST Most Excellent Companion Hart then called up the Convocation while the Representative of the General Grand High Priest, Mark E. Irwin, was presented to the altar. M.E. Companion Hart welcomed him to this Grand Convocation and had him escorted to the East where he was afforded Grand Honors and presented the gavel of authority to rule over this Grand Chapter. R.E. Companion Irwin thanked M.E. Hart for the honor, but returned the gavel to him so he could preside over his Grand Session.

9 RECEPTION OF THE GRAND LODGE REPRESENTATIVE Most Worshipful Donald D. Thomas, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, was escorted into the Grand Chapter and presented at the altar to M.E. Grand High Priest Hart. The Most Worshipful was invited to the East, afforded Symbolic Grand Honors. M.W. Thomas extended a warm welcome to the visitors and all present, and wished for them a most enjoyable stay in this Grand Jurisdiction. GRAND HIGH PRIEST S ADDRESS Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Donald D. Thomas, Most Excellent Mark Irwin, Ambassador for Delaware, Past Grand High Priests, Officers, Members and Distinguished Visitors of the Grand Chapter of Delaware, Companions all, Welcome Thank you all for attending today. I appreciate your support as I am finishing up this year. Special thanks to my wife, Elissa, for being my sounding board, personal Secretary and navigator. Thanks to Mark Irwin and Lonny Hunter for their support, advice and companionship. Thank you to those that listened and advised me when I sought out your help. I am extremely proud to have served as Grand High Priest, representing the Grand Chapter and serving the State of Delaware this Capitular Year. I wish to thank at this time all my Officers and Committees for their help and support this past year. It means a lot to me to take a position and fulfill that obligation. This has been a very challenging year for me. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Asbestosis and A-Fib. Thanks to the care of some great Doctors I was able to be installed as Grand High Priest in March of I was able to make official visits to all seven Delaware Chapters. In addition I was able to travel and attend the annual convocations of the Grand Chapters of Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington DC, and New Hampshire where I was treated wonderfully. Elissa and I love to travel and see new places while making new friends. I attended the North East Conference in New Jersey, the Multi-Jurisdictional Capitular Festival held in September at Fredericksburg, Virginia and The Order of High Priesthood in December. This provided me with many memories and good fellowship. I granted 3 dispensations my term. 1st. Delaware Constituent Chapters to take their candidates to Fredericksburg Lodge #4 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for a Multi-Jurisdictional Capitular Festival, held on September 26, nd. Granted to Daylight Chapter #10 to meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, following the meeting of High Noon Lodge #38.

10 3rd. Washington and Lafayette Chapter # 1 to change their November meeting from their regular date and time to meet in conjunction with St. John s Chapter #4 on November 17th. I received a phone call from the High Priest of Daylight Chapter that he wished to turn their Charter over. My immediate response was NO WAY, not on my watch. Let me think it over. After consulting and counseling with my Senior Past Grand High Priest s and the International Representative s, my idea to combine days and times with High Noon Lodge has been agreeable to keep both the Chapter and the Lodge alive and build 2 more successful working bodies. Feedback appears to be positive. In researching The Chapters of Delaware, I found that membership dues/assessments is an issue. Some are up to date, however some are in arrears on their assessments. Membership and Life membership covers dues only. The assessment is due the Grand Body yearly by each member. I counseled the Chapters that engaged me how to approach this issue and resolve the assessment concerns. Feedback was positive from the High Priests. Attendance overall is diminishing. In my travels this year this seems to be a trend in many states, not only here in Delaware. We need to motivate and engage existing members and encourage new memberships. I challenge all York Rite Members with this task. By being a good example and truly showing what a great organization Masonry is we can continue shining the light and sharing this brotherhood. As I have said many times, United we stand, Divided we fail. I appreciate all that have attended and hope that you will give feedback so we can continue improving. Special thanks to Eleanor Loveless, Linda Hunter & Elissa Hart. These ladies have worked hard to provide the hospitality that Delaware is known for. Sincerely & Fraternally, REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Charles T. Hart Grand High Priest Here is the report of the Grand Treasurer for the fiscal year ended January 31, All accounts of the Grand Chapter were moved from WSFS. The checking account was moved to M&T Bank and the savings accounts were moved to Capital One which is currently paying 1% interest on the funds. This move was made to eliminate monthly service charges and to increase the interest on savings from the rate of.05% that the CD was accruing. The beginning amounts in the chart below reflect the

11 balances in WSFS as reported to me from the previous Grand Treasurer at the time of the transfer in June and the ending balances are in M&T Bank and Capital One. 02/01/2015 1/31/2016 Difference Grand Chapter Operating Funds Checking $2, $5, $2, Savings $7, $26, $19, CD $7, $7, Accrual CD $12, $12, Total $30, $31, $1, Permanent Fund Savings $4, $18, $13, CD $13, $13, Total $18, $18, $42.96 Total Funds $48, $50, $1, I will be working with the Finance Committee in looking at alternative savings vehicles for the longer term funds to garner greater returns than are currently being realized. I appreciate the trust the Companions have placed in me and look forward to continuing to serve this Grand Chapter. Sincerely and Fraternally, REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY Mark E. Irwin, PGHP Grand Treasurer Your Grand Secretary is pleased to make this report to this Grand Chapter. I thank all who have helped me throughout the year. I have appreciated the assistance given to me by all bodies that I have corresponded with this year. Following is a record of all income received in the Grand Secretary s office and an accounting for all bills paid.

12 SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENSES Income Expenses: Annual Returns $ Gen. Gd. Chapter Per Capita $ Rituals Annual Assembly Shipping-Reimb Grand Secretary Honorarium Interest Income Postage Grand Secretary Office Expenses Rituals Website Bank Fees-new checks Total Income: $ Total Expenses $1, This shows a net loss for the year of $ I would note that the returns of all Chapters except Hope Chapter were received late and are not included in this report ($1,813.75). I would also note that 3 Grand High Priest aprons were purchased in February ($519.00). These amounts will be reflected in next year s figures. From a membership perspective, this office notes the following: MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY COUNCIL STAR T EXAL T REI N AFFI L ADJ DEMI T SUS. DIE D TOTA L Wash & Laf St Johns Delta Hope Kent Brandywine Daylight TOTALS NET GAIN 7 Although we are showing a gain in the Grand Chapter this year, it can be attributed almost entirely to a correction of the membership numbers in Kent Chapter. Our Chapters must look to recruit more members from our Lodges. I appreciate all the support I have received from the Secretaries of the subordinate Chapters and wish you all continued success in your duties.

13 All IRS filings were made and accepted except the Grand Chapter. I am working with my predecessor to determine what actions have been taken in the past to correct the status with the IRS. Work has begun on establishing the Grand Chapter database in the York Rite Information System (YRIS), although progress has been slow due to competing priorities by the Grand Secretary. I have requested detailed information from each of the subordinate Chapter Secretaries and have received some of the files. Your Grand Secretary has made an effort to digitize all of the Proceedings for the Grand Chapter as well as create a repository of other important documents. The Official Grand Chapter website has been moved to a new location ( The cost continues to be $100 for the web space and the Grand Chapter share is $20. You can now access all Grand Chapter Proceedings from the founding in 1869 to 2008 ( will be digitized shortly). I am working with my predecessors to get added to the site. To our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I appreciate all of your support. I regret that due to other commitments, I was unable to be with you as much as I wanted. I congratulate you on your year and wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Lastly, thanks to all the Companions for the honor you have bestowed on me. I have been most appreciative to the support and encouragement that I have received. Sincerely and fraternally yours, REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE No report received REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Mark E. Irwin, PGHP Grand Secretary Daylight Chapter No. 10 submitted the following request to revise Chapter by-laws: Article II, Section 1: Convocations Now reads: Section 1. The Stated Convocations of this Chapter shall be held on the 4 th Monday of each month, except during July and August, at 11:00 A.M. At the discretion of the

14 Excellent High Priest, he may open the Chapter earlier than 11:00 A.M. in order to confer a Capitular Degree as a part of the business meeting agenda for a Stated Convocation. Occasionally, the 4 th Monday may conflict with a legal holiday in that time frame, in which case, the Stated Convocation will be held on the 3 rd Monday. All Chapter members, Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary must receive due and timely notice concerning these actions. To read: Section 1. The Stated Convocations of this Chapter shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month, except during July and August, at 1:00 P.M. At the discretion of the Excellent High Priest, he may open the Chapter earlier than 1:00 P.M. in order to confer a Capitular Degree as a part of the business meeting agenda for a Stated Convocation. Occasionally, the Second Wednesday may conflict with a legal holiday in that time frame, in which case, the Stated Convocation will be held on the 3 rd Wednesday. All Chapter members, Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary must receive due and timely notice concerning these actions. Also, several administrative changes were revised. The Committee having studied the above revisions, has found no conflicts with Chapter or Grand Chapter by-laws and recommends the above revisions be approved. REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER No report received Fraternally Submitted, Arthur A. Loveless, PGHP-Chairman John D. Hiott Lionel D. Hunter, PGHP CONTINUANCE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE The Grand Secretary regularly moved, and it was duly seconded, that this Grand Chapter, in conjunction with the other York Rite Bodies meeting this weekend, continue with the Liability Insurance coverage program. The cost will be $48.62 per body. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST This year s meeting of the Trust of Albert T. Hanby was held on Tuesday, December 15 th at 1:00 p.m. in the P.N.C. Bank Building, Tatnall St., Wilmington, Delaware with

15 representatives of the bank, YMCA of Northern Delaware and the appointed representatives of the various Masonic Bodies of Delaware were in attendance. Much pertinent information was presented on the subject of caretaking the children of Delaware, especially those underprivileged with little access to watchful care during the summer months when schools are on summer closure. Due to the unimpressive condition of the financial markets this past year, the earnings of the trust were not as impressive as usual. Owing to the lowering of funds, the committee authorized a donation of $25,000 this year, $5,000 less than usual. The YMCA always express their thankful attitude to the Masonic Bodies of Delaware. It should be known that the camp is operated by the Northern YMCA of Delaware, but it administers to all the children of Delaware. REPORT OF THE RARA COMMITTEE Respectfully submitted, Charles M. Allmond, Chairman Herbert P. Fulmer, II, PGM Warren F. Schueler, Sr., PGM Wayne T. Slack, PMIGM Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP Several chapters presented checks to the Grand Secretary for donations to the Royal Arch Research Assistance fund. REPORT OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL The General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal was presented to Excellent Companion Arthur A. Loveless, Jr. of Delta Chapter #6. The award was presented at the Friday evening banquet to Companion Loveless. JURISPRUDENCE REPORT ON THE ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST The Jurisprudence Committee has been honored to preview the report of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Charles T. Hart, We wish to commend him for the dignity and pleasant demeanor which he displayed this capitular year.

16 This was a challenge for him owing to the difficult situations, one of which was a struggle with problems of health he encountered during his Capitular Year. Despite the unusual problems, he was able to make an official visit to all seven chapters of the state of Delaware. In addition to these incumbent on our Grand High Priest, he was able to attend the Annual Grand Convocations of the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., New Hampshire and was greatly pleased to be treated with pride and dignity befitting his office. The Right Excellent Grand King, Terry Van Gorder, recently deceased, was able to represent the Most Excellent Grand High Priest at the Grand Lodge Annual Grand Sessions in Rehoboth last fall. He also attended the Northeast Conference in New Jersey, the Multi-Jurisdictional Capitular Festival held in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the Order of High Priesthood in Delaware this late December. He was very proud to have his lovely lady, Elissa travel with him, seeing many new places and making new friends, that will provide untold memories of good fellowship. He granted three dispensations which the committee feels were just and proper and are: 1. Delaware constituent chapters to visit Fredericksburg Lodge #4 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for a Multi-Jurisdictional Capitular Festival, held on September 26, Granted to Daylight Chapter #10 to meet on the second Wednesday of the month following the conclusion of High Noon Lodge # Washington and Lafayette #1 to change their November meeting from their date to meet in conjunction with St. John s Chapter #4 on November 17 th. It was brought to the attention of Grand High Priest Hart that Daylight Chapter desired to surrender its charter due to poor attendance at its regular meetings. Grand High Priest Hart requested a bit of time to ponder the problem. After consulting with Past Grands and the Northeast International Representative, the Grand High Priest suggested to combine days and times of Daylight Chapter and High Noon Lodge to keep both bodies alive and has proven to show good promise due to an increase of attendance for both organizations.

17 The Grand High Priest made an endeavor to solve a situation where dues and assessments are an issue. Since membership and life membership cover dues, only the assessments are due the Grand Body each year by each member. He has stated that feedback was positive from the High Priests. It was noted that attendance is diminishing in most states and Delaware is not alone with problem. Grand High Priest Hart has advised us to motivate our present members and inspire them to help acquire new petitions for membership. We must show the true values of Masonic Leadership in our would today and tomorrow. He concluded his address thanking Eleanor Loveless, Linda Hunter and Elissa Hart for their dedication and service to our beloved order, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware. Respectfully Submitted, Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP-Chairman Arthur A. Loveless, PGHP Lionel D. Hunter, PGHP REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS This committee received a letter from PGHP Mark E. Irwin for a change in our present constitution as outlined below. The current Article III, Section currently reads: Section 7 Amendments No amendment to this constitution shall be made until it shall have been proposed at one annual convocation and adopted by a vote of two-thirds of all members present at the next Annual Convocation, except as noted below. If any amendment proposed receives the unanimous consent of the members to consider for action at the same Convocation, it may be acted upon and adopted by a two-thirds favorable vote of all members present. Our esteemed Companion proposed the following new language to allow for a semiannual convocation. Section 7 Amendments

18 No amendment to this constitution shall be made until it shall have been proposed at one annual or semi-annual convocation and adopted by a vote of two-thirds of all members present at the next Annual or Semi-Annual Convocation, except as noted below. If any amendment proposed receives the unanimous consent of the members to consider for action at the same Convocation, it may be acted upon and adopted by a two-thirds favorable vote of all members present. M.E. Irwin believes there is much work to occur to the Constitution and Standing Resolutions and that this would give the Jurisprudence Committee and Grand Chapter the ability to enact some of these changes without having to wait another year. The Jurisprudence Committee agrees with the reasoning of this proposed legislation. Respectfully Submitted, Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP-Chairman Arthur A. Loveless, PGHP Lionel D. Hunter, PGHP REPORT OF THE MEMORIALS COMMITTEE At this time we are called upon to reflect on the lives of several of our companions whom the Supreme High Priest has called to the Grand Council of Heaven during the past year. They wrought in the quarries with us during their earthly journey, but now their stations are empty. Let we who knew them as comrades gain new inspiration from their lives, learning from their wisdom and emulating their virtues. And while we reflect upon their time with us, may we be reminded of the shortness of life and the uncertainty of its continuance, accepting that soon, when our brethren shall assemble to labor, our stations will also be vacant forever. May these remembrances stir anew our dedication to administer relief to the distresses and comfort to the afflictions of our fellow man, and especially our companions in Capitular Masonry. We remember, and bring a white flower in tribute to: Our departed Most Excellent Grand High Priests: (especially) Companion Richard L. Weaver, Grand High Priest 1999, passed November 2, 2015; Companion Richard W. Garland, Grand High Priest 1990, passed December 30, 2015; Companion C. Granville McVey, Grand High Priest 1987, passed February 23, 2016; Our departed Excellent High Priests; (especially)

19 Right Excellent Terrance A. Van Gorder, our Grand King, passed January 8, 2016; Our departed companions from our constituent chapters; and Our departed companions from our sister grand jurisdictions, wheresoever dispersed (especially) Most Excellent Louis F. Bandell, Jr., Grand High Priest of Maryland 2008, 2009, passed March 12, While we reflect on their lives and mourn their passing, let us also remember that death is the beginning of a new life, a life with God who gave to us an earthly body with which to serve Him for a time. May we find comfort in the knowledge that the everlasting gates have opened wide to receive our companions to live forever in that world that has no end. Let us pray: Almighty God, we give you heartfelt thanks for the grace you have bestowed upon your servants who have finished their course and now rest from their labors. We thank you for giving them to us to know and to love as companions in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, Father, console us who mourn. Give us your aid, so we may see in death the gate to eternal life, and that we may return to our labors in the quarries here below in confidence that we will all one day be reunited when we fill our appropriate stations in heaven. Amen. Fraternally submitted, John A. Eberly, P.H.P. Philip E. Parke, Sr., P.H.P. RECOGNITION OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE The M.E. Grand High Priest recognized M.E. Companion, Mark E. Irwin, representative of the General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International, who brought warm fraternal greetings to the assembled Companions. He also thanked the R.E. Grand High Priest for the hospitality and friendship shown to him. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEES The M.E. Grand High Priest discharged all Committees, expressing his thanks and that of the Grand Chapter for all their efforts during the past year.

20 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS M.E. Companion Hart announced that the time had arrived for the election of Officers for the ensuing Capitular year. The results of the Election, by unanimous ballot, were as follows: M.E. Grand High Priest R.E. Grand King R.E. Grand Scribe M.E. Grand Treasurer M.E. Grand Secretary David H. Laucius James G. Horn Fred Palmer Mark E. Irwin, PGHP Mark E. Irwin, PGHP The Grand High Priest-elect made the following appointments: E. Grand Captain of the Host John D. Hiott E. Grand Principal Sojourner Michael Ratcliff E. Grand Royal Arch Captain John A. Eberly E. Grand Marshal Jared I. Card E. Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil William K. Brown E. Grand Master of the 2 nd Veil William D. Stephey, Jr. E. Grand Master of the 1 st Veil Cesar E. Aniceto E. Grand Chaplain James R. Herrington, PGHP E. Grand Sentinel George Gadsby E. Grand Lecturer Stephen a. Leishman The elected and appointed Officers were installed in ample form by PGHP with PGHP serving as Grand Marshal.

21 APPOINTMENTS The Most Excellent Grand High Priest then directed the Grand Secretary to read the Committee appointments for the ensuing year, the first named to be the Chairman of each committee: Jurisprudence Neal J. Sobocinski, PGHP* Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP Permanent Fund Lionel Hunter, PGHP* Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP Charles T. Hart, PGHP Credentials 150 th Anniversary of Grand Chapter H. Richard Hoffman, PGHP* Lionel Hunter, PGHP* James Ferguson Charles T. Hart, PGHP Fred Palmer, GS Grand York Rite Annual Meeting Council - William F. Lott* Grand York Rite Youth Commandery - Chapter John D. Hiott, PGC* Chapter Charles T. Hart, PGC Council G. Thomas Taylor, III Permanent Member - Lionel Hunter Commandery Grand Y.R. Leadership & Education Commandery - David H. Laucius, PGC* Chapter Neal J. Sobocinski, PGC Council - Mark E. Irwin, PGC By-Laws John A. Eberly* Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP John Hiott Ritual Franklin R. Townsend, PGHP* Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Jay C. Bergstrom Royal Arch Research Assistance Lionel Hunter, PGHP Kings of all Chapters Finance Cesar Aniceto* Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP John B. Dorsey, PGHP Michael Downey Governor-Albert T, Hanby Trust Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr., PGHP* Memorials James R. Herrington, PGHP* Printing & Portrait and Jewel Mark E. Irwin, PGHP* Distinguished Service Medal Lionel Hunter, PGHP* Franklin R. Townsend, PGHP Arthur A. Loveless, Jr., PGHP F. Irving Crow Award Charles T. Hart, PGHP James B. Walsh, PGHP* Lionel Hunter, PGHP Charles T, Hart, PGHP

22 VISITATION SCHEDULE The Grand High Priest directed the Grand Secretary to read the following schedule of visitations to the Constituent Chapters: Washington and Lafayette No. 1 October 27, 2016 St. John s No. 4 April 19, 2016 Delta Chapter No. 6 September 12, 2016 Hope Chapter No. 7 December 6, 2016 Kent Chapter No. 8 November 2, 2016 Brandywine Chapter No. 9 April 7, 2016 Daylight Chapter No. 10 May 11, 2016 Anointed High Priests December 28, 2016 ANNUAL CONVOCATION On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the date and place of the 149 th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter was set at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington, 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to claim the attention of the Grand Chapter, M.E. Grand High Priest Laucius wished for all safe travels home and closed in ample form at 3: 30 pm. ATTEST: Mark E. Irwin, PGHP Grand Secretary

23 MOST EXCELLENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS 1869 *Daniel C. Godwin, 1871 *Allen V. Lesley 1872 *John R. McFee *George W. Stone *Willis Holden 1877 *Jacob F. Mynich *Alfred G. Coe *John W. Lawson *Thomas Davidson *John Otto, Jr *William C. Baggerly *Joseph A. Bond *John L. Clark 1892 *Francis L. Carpenter *George W. Andrews 1895 *Eugene Massey *Virginius V. Harrison 1898 *Lewis W. Flinn *Harry Galbraith 1901 *Joseph Row *J. Paul Lukens 1904 *J. Harmer Rile 1905 *John Oliver 1906 *Harry W. Lowe 1907 *Thomas J. Jacobs 1908 *Alfred M. Clower 1909 *A. Henry Berlin 1910 *Stuart J. Horn 1911 *Albert F. Polk 1912 *Samuel H. Benson, Jr *Walter W. Bacon 1914 *Alexander J. Taylor 1915 *Asa Bennett 1916 *John W. Macklem 1917 *George S. Scott 1918 *Leon Walker 1919 *W. Frank Sharp 1920 *George L. Dickerson 1921 *W. Harry Lewis 1922 *George A. Salmon 1923 *Charles A. Willin 1924 &John E. Krauss 1925 *West A. Trotter 1926 *George O. Fearon 1927 *J. Wallace Woodford 1928 *Frank L. Long 1929 *Obadiah Clark 1930 *William O. Wingate 1931 *Harold W.T. Purnell 1932 *Harry V. Holloway 1933 *John P. LeFevre 1934 *Henry S. Young 1935 *Calvin E. Afflerbach 1936 *Herman H. Hanson 1937 *Cornelius E. Beatty 1938 *Frank L. Harrar 1939 *Joseph T. Maxwell 1940 *Charles R. Cannon 1941 *George E. Vandegrift 1942 *Stephen E. Hamilton 1943 *Andrew J. Bock, Jr *Charles S. Cahoon 1945 *Joseph O. Willis 1946 *Harvey W. Bentley 1947 *William H. Cantwell 1948 *F. Irving Crow 1949 *J. Ralph Carey 1950 *R. Earle Dickey 1951 *Harry R. Craig 1952 *James Carswell 1953 *Harry W. Loose 1954 *Irwin R. Murray 1955 *J. Henry McDonnell 1956 *Alfred E. Pool 1957 *Charles E. Green 1958 *Claude P. Davidson 1959 *A. Warren Wheatley 1960 *Rhey H. Smith 1961 *Raymond A. Howard 1962 *Powell E. Craig 1963 *Ernest H. Martyn 1964 *Warren W. Edinger, Jr *Samuel A. Wise 1966 *Chester G. Dahlstrom

24 1967 *John S. Proud 1968 *Richard H. Thomas 1969 *Chester C. Coffin 1970 #Lawrence B. Jones 1971 *John J. McClearnen 1972 *Bruce C. Ward 1973 John J. Goodier 1974 *C. Ray Scarborough 1975 *Charles W. Barkins 1976 *Clifton A. Lutz 1977 *James E. Peo 1978 Donald D. Thomas 1979 *George Kuba 1980 *James H. Hutchins 1981 *Raymond M. Savage 1982 *Henry G. Law 1983 James A. Pletz 1984 *George K. Harris, Jr *Lewis J. Blackwell 1986 *Harry M. Sullivan, Jr *C. Granville McVey 1988 *Richard A. Scarlott 1989 John B. Dorsey 1990 *Richard W. Garland 1991 *T. Eugene Womach 1992 Wayne M. Schutz 1993 Charles H. Lengel, Jr *William J. Littel 1995 C. William Tulloch 1996 *Albert J. Miller 1997 Sheldon L. Edwards 1998 *Haywood I. Buck, Jr *Richard L. Weaver 2000 Carl V. Dreisbach 2001 *R. Nelson Biggs 2002 *Archie W. Bethard 2003 *Robert E. Wasson 2004 Franklin R. Townsend 2005 *Walter F. Lokey 2006 *William B. Neal 2007 Mark E. Irwin 2008 H. Richard Hoffman 2009 James R. Herrington 2010 *Robert A. Benson 2011 Arthur A. Loveless, Jr Neal J. Sobocinski 2013 James B. Walsh 2014 Lionel D. Hunter 2015 Charles T. Hart 2016 David H. Laucius PAST GRAND TREASURERS *Stilman A. Hodgemen 1875 *James H. Cameron 1876 *James Ponder 1877 *James M. Jones 1878 *William W. Lobdell 1879 *Alfred D. Warner 1880 *Joseph W.H. Watson 1881 *James H. Price 1882 *Winfield S. Quigley 1883 *Joseph A. Bond 1884 *Wilmer Palmer 1885 *John B. Book 1886 *James S. Dobb 1887 *Francis W. Carswell 1888 *Benjamin F. Bartram 1889 *Mark L. Garrett 1890 *J. Parke Postles 1891 *Thomas O. Cooper 1892 *Lewis B. Jervis 1893 *George H. McCall 1894 *William L. Crossan 1895 *Harry W. Lowe 1896 *Harrie H. Campbell 1897 *J. Jackson Pierce 1898 *J. Harmer Rile 1899 *Thomas G. Pennington 1900 *George M. Fisher 1901 *William M. Eaton, Jr *John B. Martin *Thomas Reardon

25 *George S. Scott *James McMillan *James Carswell *Ernest H. Martyn *Raymond A. Howard 1980 *C. Ray Scarborough *Chester C. Coffin *Henry G. Law *C. Granville McVey 1995 Donald D. Thomas *C. Granville McVey G. Thomas Taylor, III *Richard A. Scarlott Mark E. Irwin PAST GRAND SECRETARIES 1869 *Albert T.A. Torbert *William F. Godwin *John P. Allmond *Henry B. McIntire 1886 *William Marshall *James H. Price *Stuart J. Horn *John W. Macklem *Marshall M. Carpenter *Alfred E. Coe *Raymond A. Howard #Lawrence B. Jones Donald D. Thomas *Henry G. Law *C. Ray Scarborough *Henry G. Law 1995 *C. Granville McVey Donald D. Thomas Mark E. Irwin James T. Ruby Franklin R. Townsend Mark E. Irwin * Deceased & Withdrawn # Suspended GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 1952 *Alfred E. Pool 1953 *James A. Lewis 1954 *Harold A. Shaub 1955 *Joseph R. Pittard 1956 *Jesse E. Farlow 1957 *Thomas R. Saunders 1958 &Martin C. Rauh 1959 *Clarence W. Thompson 1960 *Ernest M. Rogers 1961 *Joseph P. Miller 1962 *Thomas L. Sheldon 1963 *James R. Hanna 1964 *Harry H. Conner 1965 *G. Willard Millman 1966 *Willard S. Dickerson 1967 #Lawrence B. Jones 1968 *Charles J. Brodie 1969 &George S. Flumerfelt 1970 *E. Paul Wootten 1971 *Clifton A. Lutz 1972 *Ralph Cassel 1973 *Paul E. Hurter 1974 *George S. Buhl 1975 *Harry E. McBride

26 1976 *George Kuba 1977 *Samuel B. Rash, Jr James A. Pletz 1979 *Wilfred T. Mason 1980 *James L. Crouse 1981 *Robert E. Stewart 1982 Wayne M. Schutz 1983 C. William Tulloch 1984 *Ray A. Schell 1985 Samuel L. Mellin 1986 *Lambert E. Argo 1987 *J. Norman Nicklas 1988 Charles H. Lengel, Jr Franklin R. Townsend 1990 Carl V. Dreisbach, Jr Harry D. Newell 1992 *John F. McBride 1993 *Archie W. Bethard, III 1994 *William H. Athan 1995 #John N. Phillos 1996 *James A. Johnson 1997 David F. Coady 1998 Frank M. Keiser 1999 *Charles J. Conley 2000 *Maurice C. Barnes 2001 *Vernon E. Lee *Robert A. Benson 2004 *Maurice C. Barnes 2005 Arthur A. Loveless, Jr Lionel D. Hunter 2007 David H. Laucius 2008 Wayne D. Mower, III 2009 *Terry A. Van Gorder 2010 G. Thomas Taylor, III 2011 John E. Bednash 2012 David L. Majors 2013 John A. Eberly 2014 George M. Palmer 2015 John D. Hiott 2016 Arthur A. Loveless, Jr. F. IRVING CROW AWARD OF HONOR 1978 *Raymond A. Howard 1979 *Chester C. Coffin 1980 *Charles E. Green 1981 *William H. Cantwell 1984 *C. Ray Scarborough 1985 *James H. Hutchins 1986 Donald D. Thomas 1987 *Henry G. Law 1989 *Richard H. Thomas 1990 John G. Goodier 1991 *Harry M. Sullivan, Jr *C. Granville McVey 1994 James A. Pletz 1995 Franklin R. Townsend 1996 *Richard A. Scarlott 1997 Charles H. Lengel, Jr *Maynard H. Mires 1999 Warren F. Schueler, Sr *William J. Littel 2001 awarded 2002 John B. Dorsey 2003 awarded 2004 Wayne M. Schutz Mark E. Irwin * Deceased & Withdrawn # Suspended

27 RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE CHAPTER No. 1 Wilmington Date of Charter: January 20, 1869 Stated Convocation: Fourth Thursday of each Month Except November Closed: June, July, August and December OFFICERS Robert E. Papp Reuben H. Kelly Michael J. Ratcliff Joseph L. Kaufman Franklin R. Townsend, PGHP Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Saeed Shakshir Benjamin H. Shoop Connard R. Estep High Priest King Scribe Treasurer Secretary Captain of the Host Principal Sojourner Royal Arch Captain Master of the 3 rd Veil Master of the 2 nd Veil Master of the 1 st Veil Chaplain Sentinel EXALTED REINSTATED DEMITTED Alexander Selimov SUSPENDED DIED James R. Hackett

28 ST. JOHN S CHAPTER No. 4 Newark Date of Charter: January 20, 1869 Stated Convocation: Third Tuesday of Each Month Closed: July and August OFFICERS Jared I. Card High Priest Fred Palmer King H. Richard Hoffman, PGHP Scribe William Brown, PHP Treasurer Cesar E. Aniceto, PHP Secretary Ed Binasiewicz Captain of the Host William Anthes Principal Sojourner Royal Arch Captain Master of the 3 rd Veil Master of the 2 nd Veil Master of the 1 st Veil Chaplain James Hendrix Sentinel EXALTED REINSTATED AFFILIATED DEMITTED SUSPENDED Earl L. Emerson Gilbert E. Greenfield DIED Richard L. Weaver, PGHP

29 DELTA CHAPTER No. 6 Newport Date of Charter: January 21, 1874 Stated Convocation: Second Monday of each Month Closed: July and August OFFICERS William D. Stephey, Jr. Kenneth C. Weaver, Sr. Kenneth W. Jaeger Jay C. Bergstrom, PHP Herbert J. Atkinson, PHP Philip E. Parke, Dr. Charles L. Porter, Jr. Arthur A. Loveless, PGHP Virgil C. Ciupei Anthony Liggians, Jr. Michael J. Reider Byrom I. Price Larry H. Biederman High Priest King Scribe Treasurer Secretary Captain of the Host Principal Sojourner Royal Arch Captain Master of the 3 rd Veil Master of the 2 nd Veil Master of the 1 st Veil Chaplain Sentinel Lawrence H. Biederman Byrom I. Price David B. Eichholz EXALTED REINSTATED AFFILIATED DEMITTED SUSPENDED Richard P. Alexander John P. Chobrda Michael J. Reider Robert W. Noble Robert W. Macleary DIED Richard W. Garland, PGHP

30 HOPE CHAPTER No. 7 Georgetown Date of Charter: January 23, 1893 Stated Convocation: First Tuesday of each Month Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS Richard A. Mickles High Priest Christopher D. DeAngelo King Hunter R. Walsh Scribe James B. Walsh, PHP Treasurer William F. Lott, PHP Secretary George Gadsby, PHP Captain of the Host John Merkley, PHP Principal Sojourner Michael P. Pizzola, PHP Royal Arch Captain Christian Dull, PHP Master of the 3 rd Veil James G. Horn, PGHP Master of the 2 nd Veil W. Frederick Horn, PHP Master of the 1 st Veil Geoffrey A. Fox Chaplain G. Thomas Taylor, III Sentinel William S. Hadder EXALTED REINSTATED AFFILIATED DEMITTED SUSPENDED Maynard H. Mires, Jr. DIED

31 KENT CHAPTER No. 8 Dover Date of Charter: January 19, 1921 Stated Convocation: First Wednesday of Alternate Months Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS James Ferguson, PHP High Priest John A. Eberly King John Hiott Scribe Lionel D. Hunter, PHP Treasurer Lionel D. Hunter, PHP Secretary G. Richard Ward, PHP Captain of the Host Albert Lambertson Principal Sojourner Jon Cottrell, PHP Royal Arch Captain James Blake Master of the 3 rd Veil Joseph Doyle Master of the 2 nd Veil Charles Workman Master of the 1 st Veil Robert Williams Chaplain Frank Lind Sentinel EXALTED REINSTATED G. Richard Ward Philip Webb AFFILIATED DEMITTED SUSPENDED DIED

32 BRANDYWINE CHAPTER No. 9 Wilmington Date of Charter: January 15, 1966 Stated Convocation: First Thursday of each Month Closed: July and August OFFICERS Michael H. Downey Harold J. Heitman James D. Rouke John B. Dorsey, PGHP Stefan F. Darczuk David H. Laucius, GHP Neal J. Sobocinski, PGHP Charles H. Lengel, Jr., PGHP High Priest King Scribe Treasurer Secretary Captain of the Host Principal Sojourner Royal Arch Captain Master of the 3 rd Veil Master of the 2 nd Veil Master of the 1 st Veil Chaplain Sentinel EXALTED Mark K. Button Stephen A. Leishman Tenney H. Wheatley REINSTATED AFFILIATED DEMITTED James A. Abel Edward J. Binaslewiez David Cassell Frederick T. Coenen Herman M. Gonzalez Robert R. Hiddeman James T. Pratzner Gilbert H. Riddell C. William Tulloch SUSPENDED Dennis A. Abbo Ronald L. Dawson John F. Gleasner Justo E. Pinera, Jr. Arthur S. Prelle Ted Tweddle Gilbert E. Greenfield DIED

33 DAYLIGHT CHAPTER No. 10 Newport Date of Charter: March 12, 1994 Stated Convocation: 11:00 AM, Fourth Monday of each Month Closed: July and August OFFICERS Stephen A. Leishman Donald D. Thomas, PGHP Tenney H. Wheatley, Jr., PHP Peter Tyrrell, PHP Peter Tyrrell, PHP Wayne M. Schutz, PGHP Harry W. Hanavitz, PHP High Priest King Scribe Treasurer Secretary Captain of the Host Principal Sojourner Royal Arch Captain Master of the 3 rd Veil Master of the 2 nd Veil Master of the 1 st Veil Chaplain Sentinel EXALTED REINSTATED AFFILIATED DEMITTED SUSPENDED DIED

34 GRAND CHAPTERS RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND CHAPTER OF DELAWARE ALABAMA ALASKA ALBERTA ARGENTINA ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ENGLAND FINLAND FLORIDA FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIA INDIANA IOWA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MANITOBA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MEXICO MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA NEW BRUNSWICK NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES NEW YORK NEW ZEALAND NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA NOVA SCOTIA OHIO OKLAHOMA ONTARIO OREGON PANAMA PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES PORTUGAL QUEBEC QUEENSLAND RHODE ISLAND ROMANIA SASKATCHEWAN SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA SPAIN SWITZERLAND TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VENEZUELA VERMONT VICTORIA VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST AUSTRALIA WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING

35 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near the Grand State or From the Grand Chapter of Delaware Province Chapter of Delaware Glen D. Conley ALABAMA Jerry R. Kirk John C. Rayias ALASKA Russell A. Kendrick ALBERTA George Diebert Wayne T. Slack ARGENTINA Arturo E. Goodliffe ARIZONA George E. Krob John C. Rayias ARKANSAS Samuel G. Weaver Wayne T. Slack BRAZIL BRITISH COLUMBIA Stanley Sorensen James A. Pletz CALIFORNIA Albert Miller, Jr. COLORADO Darrell Tygart C. William Tulloch CONNECTICUT Leo H. Lohrman, II Ronald Jamison DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Teko A. Foly ENGLAND-MARK M.G.W. Masters FINLAND Urho Kiukas FLORIDA Arnold R. Lambe FRANCE J. F. Humbert Benjamin H. Shoop GEORGIA Leon S. Lee, III Randall C. Mullen GERMANY Walter E. Eichen Charles T. Hart HAWAII William K. McKee, Jr. IDAHO C. William Ego George W. Taylor ILLINOIS William E. Love INDIA Chandra Kumar Sah G. Richard Ward INDIANA Dennis O. Rohrer James Ferguson IOWA Paul R. McCoy Herbert P. Fulmer IRELAND John F. G. Neill Edward G. Roth ISRAEL Felix T. Bensaid Eugene W. Knapp ITALY Vincenzo Pulvirenti John S. Hanna KANSAS Jarrod Brewer KENTUCKY Stanley Gardney LOUISIANA D. L. Alfridge James M. Brittingham MAINE Raymond McLellan H. Richard Hoffman MANITOBA Harold G. McCrae MARYLAND Clifton R. Friel Warren F. Schueler MASSACHUSETTS Leo A. Morin Charles H. Lengel MEXICO Elias Saldivar James B. Walsh MICHIGAN Grover B. Alber Eugene R. Small MINNESOTA Steven W. Score MISSISSIPPI James E. Sneed G. Thomas Taylor MISSOURI Jose R. Palacios

36 Herbert J. Atkinson MONTANA E. Terrill Nobles Donald E. Rosenberry NEBRASKA Edgar A. Bredemeier Albert R. Marshall NEVADA David K. Hamilton John W. Merkley NEWFOUNDLAND Frederick B. Hollett Carl V. Dreisbach NEW BRUNSWICK Lewis E. Jepson NEW HAMPSHIRE Thomas G. Laberge Lionel D. Hunter NEW JERSEY William E. Sharp Wayne M. Schutz NEW MEXICO Marcus L. Burr, Jr. NEW SOUTH WALES Morsley H. Ellis NEW YORK Gerald R. Jones NEW ZEALAND Raymond E. Marriott NORTH CAROLINA Ron Sandritter James G. Horn NORTH DAKOTA Cory R. Lien Eugene R. Small NOVA SCOTIA John A. Hebb Mark E. Irwin OHIO Henry A. Dodson Franklin R. Townsend OKLAHOMA Charles F. Gillentine James T. Elliott ONTARIO R. Frank Russell Samuel L. Mellin OREGON Steve R. Mead PENNSYLVANIA Robert Sherman Sheldon L. Edwards PHILIPPINES Aurelio R. Ignacio James R. Herrington QUEBEC James A. Redmond RHODE ISLAND Roland E. Hill SASKATCHEWAN J. Russell McKay SCOTLAND William A. Menzies SOUTH AUSTRALIA A. F. Moss, Esq. John J. Goodier SOUTH CAROLINA Dean Tollison SOUTH DAKOTA Richard Seifel David L. Majors SWITZERLAND H. G. Cross TENNESSEE Ralph B. Taylor Donald F. Taylor TEXAS Virgil S. Allsbrook John B. Dorsey UTAH W. J. Westbrook Donald D. Thomas VERMONT David L. Phelps VICTORIA William Braidford Charles F. Starkey VIRGINIA Homer M. Kline, Jr. Mark E. Irwin WASHINGTON John W. Brewer Wayne D. Mower WEST VIRGINIA Robert D. Williams Howard L. Robertson W. AUSTRALIA J. E. V. Murdoch WISCONSIN Raymond Atkinson WYOMING Vern R. Gersmehl, Jr.

37 2016 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF DELAWARE M.E. Grand High Priest David H. Laucius Beth 204 Unami Trail, Newark, DE R.E. Grand King James G. Horn Joan 19 Sussex Drive, Lewes, DE R.E. Grand Scribe Fred M. Palmer Vlora 33 Sharons Way, Wilmington, DE M.E. Grand Treasurer Mark E. Irwin Melanie 6420 Shutt Road, Spring Grove, PA M.E. Grand Secretary Mark E. Irwin Melanie 6420 Shutt Road, Spring Grove, PA E. Grand Captain of the Host John D. Hiott Brenda 9166 Willow Grove Rd., Wyoming, DE E. Grand Principal Sojourner Michael Ratcliff 1515 Montgomery, Wilmington, DE E. Grand Royal Arch Captain John A. Eberly Rose Marie 109 Tucket Circle, Dover, DE E. Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil hiram25wkb@gmail.com E. Grand Master of the 2 nd Veil wstephey@aol.com E. Grand Master of the 1 st Veil caniceto@verizon.net William K. Brown 23 Grady Lane, New Castle, DE William D. Stephey, Jr. 8 Tamarack Ave., Elsmere, DE Cesar E. Aniceto 1 Henlopen Court, Newark, DE M.E. Grand Chaplain James R. Herrington Claire revjrh@verizon.net 324 Stamford Drive, Newark, DE

38 E. Grand Marshal Jared I. Card 276 Oakfield Dr., Newark, DE E. Grand Sentinel George Gadsby Shirl Log Cabin Hill Rd., Lewes, DE E. Grand Lecturer Stephen A. Leishman 2603 Tonbridge Dr., Wilmington, DE