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1 PROCEEDINGS GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 193 RD ANNUAL CONVOCATION AT PORTSMOUTH MAY 12, 2012 NEW HAMPSHIRE ORDER Of HIGH PRIESTHOOD April 18, 2012 Masonic Temple, Tilton 8:30 AM 1

2 ROBERT BRADLEY ALDERFER MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

3 MASONIC RESUME of R. Bradley Alderfer Member of Washington Lodge No. 61 and Past Master Mount Horeb Chapter RAM and Past High Priest Adoniram Council and Past Illustrious Master Trinity Commandery and Past Eminent Commander Valley of Nashua AASR Scenic Council No. 37 Knight Masons and Past Excellent Chief Profile York Rite College and Past Pre-Eminent Governor Palestine Tabernacle Holy Royal arch Knight Templar Priests NH Priory Knights of the York Cross of Honour John Harris Council No. 458 Allied Masonic Degrees Granite State Conclave Red Cross of Constantine Right illustrious Grand Conductor of the Council of Grand Council Cryptic Masons of NH Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of NH 3

4 Grand Chapter Annual Business Convocation April 28, 2012 Masonic Temple Tilton The Grand Chapter was opened in ample form by ME Grand High Priest Companion William F. Curtis at 10:00 a.m. following the Annual Meeting of the NH Order of High Priesthood which met at 8:30 a.m. A flag salute was conducted, and following opening remarks, called upon the Grand Secretary for the following: A roll call of Chapter Officers was held and all Chapters had at least one credited representative present. Grand High Priest William F. Curtis Grand King - Vacant Grand Scribe R. Bradley Alderfer Grand Capt. of the Host Joseph J. Marion Grand Treasurer Verne Anderson Grand Secretary Dennis A. Sheridan, PGHP Asst. Grand Secretary Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. PGHP Grand Chaplain C. Jarvis Lewis, Jr. Grand Chaplain Dwight V. Meader Grand Principle Sojourner John B. Clark Grand Royal Arch Captain Harold M. Chase, Jr. Grand Master 3rd Veil Walter P. Sword Grand Master 2nd Veil - Excused Grand Master 1st Veil Vacant Grand Organist Robert H. Cook Grand Organist John B. Clark Grand Sentinel Andrew Jackson PGHP not previously counted: James S. Spence Robert D. Steel William J. Morrison Honorary PGHP: Ralph E. Gasner, Jr. PHP-- J. David Meader, Gerald F. Buehrer, Robert Hatfield, Rtoy A. Patoine HP Scott M. Ayen, Thomas A. Welman, John M. McNally Members: Albert M. McNally, Robert M. Porter, Andy M. Lord, Robert A. James, David S. Collins, Michael H. Blair and Most Worshipful Grand Master Paul M. Leary. 4

5 The following Dias Officers were represented: Trinity HP Proxy King Proxy Total 2 Washington HP Proxy King Present Scribe Present Total 5 Cheshire/Webb HP Present King Present Scribe proxy Present Total 3 Meridian Sun HP Proxy Scribe Present Total 2 Mt. Horeb HP Present King Present Scribe Present Total 7 North Star HP Proxy King Proxy Scribe Proxy Total 5 King Solomon HP Present King Present Scribe Present Total 3 Temple HP Proxy King Proxy Scribe Proxy Total 4 Hiram HP Proxy Total 1 Total Present 32 The following reports were read and accepted: Preliminary Report of the Grand Secretary, Preliminary Report of the Grand Treasurer, Reports of Grand Scribe, Grand Captain of the Host, Publicity and Public Relations, Finance Committee & Budget, Fraternal Correspondence, Life Membership Committee, RARA, Grand Lecturer and Unfinished Business. The Reports of Doings Committee to be given at the Annual. A moment of silence was held in respect of the memory of our deceased Grand king, R.E. Michael E. Deavilla. The GHP made comments of the Visitations of the last year which he said were in need of improvement. The Grand Secretary mentioned the need to restart the Grand Officer Training Program for all Grand Officers and all Dias Chapter Officers were to receive invitation as well. Life Membership Committee recommended reelection of Rodney A. Robinson for 3 years. This motion was seconded and passed the vote. A donation to donate $50 to the Tilton Fraternal Association was presented in the budget and a vote to meet there again next year on the third Saturday of April was also suggested. Following were remarks from our Most Excellent Grand High Priest Companion William F. Curtis, our Ambassador to General Grand Chapter ME John S. Geas and our Most Worshipful Grand Master Paul M. Leary. After those closing remarks, the GHP recessed the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of NH until May 12th. Following the recess of Grand Chapter Lunch was served and the Grand Council of NH held their Annual Business Assembly followed by the Annual for the Order of the Thrice Illustrious Masters of NH Respectfully submitted, Dennis A. Sheridan, MEPGHP Grand Secretary 5

6 REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF THE GRAND KING (A CTING) TO: FROM: MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER, AND THE COMMITTEE ON THE DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS R. BRADLEY ALDERFER, KYCH, GRAND KING (ACTING) DATE: 2/26/2013 It has been my honor and privilege to serve this Grand Chapter for the preceding Capitular year. While I started the year as your Grand Scribe, I have, for the past few months, been acting as your Grand King, following the tragic and untimely death of Right Excellent Companion Michael Deavilla. During the year, I participated in a number of activities and have thoroughly enjoyed the many friendships I have developed with other Companions from around the United States and throughout the world, and I have been well treated when I have travelled outside of the jurisdiction for Grand Chapter Convocations. Following is a brief summary of my activities: I served as visiting officer at Meridian Sun in Nashua, Trinity Chapter in Concord, and Hiram Chapter in Suncook. I attended the visitations in Milford, Portsmouth/Rochester and Manchester. I attended the Annual Unity Party and Masons Day at Strawberry Bank. I accompanied the Grand High Priest to the Grand Convocation in Massachusetts and represented this Grand Chapter in New Jersey. I also attended the Grand York Rite banquet in Vermont, along with the Most Illustrious Grand Master and the Right Eminent Grand Commander. It has been a most enjoyable year, and I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to have served. I look forward to continuing to serve in such capacity as may be deemed appropriate by the members of this Grand Chapter. Respectfully Submitted, R. Bradley Alderfer, KYCH Grand King (Acting) 6

7 REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire: It has been my honor to serve this year as your Grand Captain of the Host during this past year. I served as Visiting Officer at Mount Horeb Chapter in Manchester, Temple Chapter in Rochester and North Star Chapter in Lancaster. Although I was well received in Lancaster, there were not enough present to perform the necessary duties for the visitation. However, the Grand lecturer did observe a Royal arch Degree performed at a later date. All properties were inspected and found in fine form. I would like to thank those Chapters for all the courtesies extended and I look forward to supporting the Grand Chapter in whatever capacity in the coming year. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph J. Marion Rt. Excellent Grand Captain of the Host 7

8 April 18, 2012 REPORT OF FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for the State of New Hampshire: Your Grand Secretary reports that all Fraternal Correspondence has been received through this Office and has been acted upon, with the expressed knowledge and approval of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. Correspondence was generally in the form of approving and recommending Grand Representative Appointments. Respectfully submitted, Dennis A. Sheridan MEPGHP Grand Secretary 8

9 REPORT ON ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Board of Directors of Royal Arch Research Assistance Incorporated, the philanthropy of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, after considerable research, review, discussion, soul searching and interviewing numerous organizations involved in Central Auditory Processing Disorders have chosen three for research funding for This process took much longer than was desired, however it was felt necessary to maintain the trust and integrity which has been entrusted to the Board by all our Companions. The first organization selected is the University of Connecticut and Dr. Frank Musiek, PhD., an internationally known and recognized researcher in CAPD, and their promising program for continuing their efforts in this field of research. The Board decided to add two additional organizations, Autism Speaks and the Deafness Research Foundation to the current year grant program for their outstanding accomplishments based upon their past history and performance. Individuals diagnosed with Autism have a very high probability of also being impacted with CAPD. Autism Speaks has a number of initiatives dealing with hearing research in newborn children and toddlers. This program will also provide a hands on local capability to become involved in fund raising activities at either the state or local Chapter level should our Companions wish to join or become involved and participate in this great opportunity. The Deafness Research Foundation has a pilot educational program, Safe and Sound, for elementary and middle school children. They also have a new initiative called the Hearing Restoration Project, which is a new multidisciplinary national research consortium effort aimed at speeding up research in the regeneration of cells and molecules that regulate hearing processes. More importantly, this organization also has in place a research grant mechanism to place research funds with younger investigators who are exploring new avenues to the effects of hearing and individual balance. This would allow other existing CAPD research programs the opportunity to apply for grants under this well established program. The Board is excited as it is felt that this initiative will advance national and local recognition of our efforts and provide a very positive image throughout the world for Royal Arch Masonry. The Board also feels that by taking this approach we will have a broader field of research being accomplished by a number of researchers working in Central Auditory Processing Disorders. This certainly seems to provide Royal Arch Masonry with the opportunity to obtain the greatest bang for the buck over all other programs and organizations that were considered. These initial grant programs are to be reviewed annually to assure that the goals and objectives are being met as a requirement for additional future funding. Our agreement and all supporting documents remain to be finalized with these entities and are therefore not official until the appropriate grant applications are submitted to the recipients and approved by the Board. Please join with us however and become willing to participate in this greater opportunity to support Central Auditory Processing Disorders than ever before. Individually we may be unable to help everyone; but together, we can help so many more with your continued assistance and participation. 9

10 REPORT ON CHARITY (RARA) April 16, 2011 M Ex Companion John S. Geas and members of NH RA Masonry in NH. Because of the uncertainty about continuing with the Royal Arch Research Assistance Foundation in its present form M Ex. John Geas, GHP announced to all Chapters that for this Capitular year any donations should be sent to the NH Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. As of this writing I am unaware of any money contributed to this Organization. General Grand Chapter International has made a decision and will retain the Foundation but will, in the future, make Grants to Research instead of the previous method of a single provider. All Chapters are encouraged to again generate contributions to be donated in the usual manner as before. Respectfully submitted, M Ex Companion Robert D. Steel, PGHP, NH 10

11 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE Report of the Committee of Publicity and Public Relations To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of New Hampshire: The Publicity Committee reports that New Hampshire York Rite is progressing well with Chapter Degree Work being performed around the State in active fashion. We are using the Web Site at currently posting on it our Publicity Committee Reports, and very recently adding a page for York Rite Bodies Trestleboards and even a calendar to keep track of degree work and meetings. We can thank Ex. Companion Scott M. Ayen from Cheshire-Webb No. 4 for developing the calendar for us. We encourage all York Rite Bodies to submit their notices to the Grand Secretary s Office by so they may be included and their degree dates, etc. added to the calendar. Our Facebook page is being utilized for communication as well and we encourage those on Facebook to seek us out and interact. ME Comp. Herbert H. Hutchinson s daily reports of deceased or ill brethren and sisters of our jurisdiction show tireless dedication to the craft. We all thank him for his efforts on keeping us all up to date on our distressed and worthy Companions. Most Excellent Grand High Priest, it is a pleasure to serve on this Committee for the Grand Chapter. Fraternally, R. Bradley Alderfer, PHP Dennis A. Sheridan, PGHP Chairman 11

12 REPORT OF THE MEMBER SHIP COMMITTEE TO: FROM: THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE DATE: 2/26/2013 It has been our privilege to serve as your Membership Committee for the preceding Capitular year. This year, no festival was planned in Manchester as in the two previous years, so it was interesting to see if the interest in the Rite would continue and spread throughout the State. There has been activity throughout the state, beginning in August in Claremont, where 6 men began their York Rite journey. While I do not have an exact count of those who have joined our ranks since the last Annual Session, there has been significant activity in many Chapters. During the year, the Royal Arch Degree was conferred in Portsmouth, Claremont, Manchester, and Lancaster, providing more opportunities for exaltation than have been presented in many years. We have begun to spread the word by making available the informative booklet, The York Rite of Freemasonry at no cost to interested Master Masons at the Grand Lodge Semi-Annual Communication in November. Our thanks to the Grand Lodge Education Committee and Companion Malcolm Wooff for assisting in this effort In speaking throughout the State, we continue to use the tag line: Everyone wants to be a York Rite Mason, they just don t know it, yet. For the first time this year, the membership function of the York Rite Bodies has become a unified effort, by virtue of a common Committee Chair. We still need to get the word out, by letting the brethren know where they can find information about the Rite. We have seen the beginnings of a coordinated effort aimed at informing all York Rite Bodies within the State exactly when and where the several York Rite Degrees and Orders are being exemplified and we thank the Grand Secretary and the Publicity Committee for their assistance in placing this information on the website. Our Brethren in the Scottish Rite continue a well-financed and well-coordinated effort to recruit new members. The Supreme Council, NMJ is currently involved in a campaign surround its 200 th Anniversary. This effort is, in the opinion of the Chair, aimed at numbers, and is not something I believe we should emulate. We should seek those who are genuinely interested, and may become active. New Master Masons are still interested in history and tradition, and we can offer both. To some degree, we have built it, and given sufficient information, we believe they will come. We should continue our efforts to identify a single member in as many Lodges as we can who will be visible, so that the brethren will have a go to person for information about the York Rite. 12

13 We should continue to make available The York Rite of Freemasonry to as many interested masons as we can reach. As a part of this effort, we recommend that this Grand Commandery assist in manning the information table made available by our Grand Master at the Grand Lodge Annual Session in May. We suggest that said table be manned by knowledgeable brethren from different parts of the state, armed with an adequate supply of The York Rite of Freemasonry, along with other information on the Rite, such as the membership trifold, which has been rewritten for New Hampshire, information on the local organizations, include location and meeting times, and of course, petitions. SPECIFICALLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT EACH CHAPTER SELECT A DATE, EITHER ON THEIR OWN OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER CHAPTER, WITHIN TWO MONTHS AFTER THE GRAND LODGE SESSION AT WHICH THEY WILL CONFER THE MARK MASTER MASON DEGREE. This way everyone will have an answer when and interested Master Mason asks, When can I get started? Our current Grand Master is more supportive of the York Rite than anyone who has served in that office for many years. We should take advantage of that, and strive to support him in all his fraternal efforts. The Committee should also determine how visible our Grand Master will allow us to be. For example, is it appropriate to appear in Lodge in the regalia of the York Rite bodies as visitors? Can we craft correspondence for each constituent Lodge to get the word out? Finally, each of us should contribute to the membership effort by being visible in the Blue Lodges around the State, seeking opportunities to dispense information regarding the Order and membership therein. Respectfully Submitted, R. Bradley Alderfer, KYCH, Chairman William J. Morrison 13

14 REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER To: M Ex GHP John S. Geas, GRAC of NH and Companions, Subject: Report of the activities of the Grand Lecturer, 2010/11 May 15, 2011 M Ex John Geas, it has been a privilege to serve you and the Companions of this Grand Jurisdiction for the past year. It has been an eventful year for myself also an interesting one for Capitular Masonry in NH. What follows is the schedule of events attended by myself as your representative as well as other events I either visited or participated in regards to York Rite Masonry in general. Sept York Rite NE Regional Chapter (Albany, NY) 28 North Star #16 Annual Visitation MEM Oct. 12 Portsmouth, MEM Deg. Annual Visitation 26 North Star #16 MMM Degree Nov 6 Manchester, RA Deg. 10 Special Convocation of Grand Chapter 2011 Jan 25 PM & MEM in Lancaster Mar 22 RA Deg. Lancaster Apr 16 Grand Chapter/Council Annual Business session May Annual Sessions of NH York Rite Bodies All Visitations were normal; Books and records were available and correct. The only report I received in writing was by Ex James Geas who is, to my understanding no longer a member of the Fraternity. I did attend most of the annual visitations and observed the Deputies in their work. Further, I attended most of the degree work of the individual Chapters. Recommendation: It is anticipated that the Grand Lodge is going to adjust the way they evaluate Lodges. This would be an appropriate time for us to do the same. 14

15 It is my recommendation that the Grand Lecturer and/or one of his Deputies visit each Chapter, as assigned, whenever they confer a degree, instead of during the annual visitation. In the event a Chapter does not confer a degree during the year, the Deputy assigned to that Chapter shall require one of the degrees (other than PM) to be performed. We will receive a more accurate picture of each Chapters abilities and capabilities to function and perform degree work. Continued cooperation of two or more Chapters may still be required for a period of time. The assigned Visiting Officer should still set his dates; perform his usual inspection of records/properties as is customary and be independent from the witnessing of degree work. He is then free to bring more information to each Chapter and may even have the ability to generate discussions. Thus gathering constructive ideas for the betterment of Capitular Masonry. Respectfully submitted, M Ex Companion Robert D. Steel, Grand Lecturer, PGHP, GRAC of NH Report of Unfinished Business To the ME Grand High Priest and the Companions of the State of New Hampshire: Upon review of the Proceedings of 2011, all unfinished business was satisfactorily concluded. Sincerely and fraternally, Dennis A. Sheridan, PGHP, Grand Secretary 15

16 TO: Companions and Sir Nights FROM: Chairman for IORG It is with great pleasure to announce that IORG continues to thrive here in New Hampshire as we take on the commitment to get girls ready for life. In 2011 Miss Kaytee Peek was installed as Grand Worthy Advisor, along with her Awesome Aussies and Flying Sheila s, as they Adventure Down under with NH Rainbow. Our Grand Immortality, the honored station, has been collecting items for David s House and our Grand Miss Service organized and extremely successful Captives Carnival and raised over $ Several of our dignitaries from the Masonic family agreed to be jailed to help raise money for the state charity and much fun was had by all at the carnival, Membership is always a top priority in NH and I am proud to say that NH IORG finished off two recent Grand years with membership increases of 37% and 24% respectively as measured by Supreme Assembly. The Fraternal Family is very important to NH Rainbow and they look forward to getting together as much as possible with the supporting bodies and enjoy the camaraderie that they get from the participation in the open events. In 2010 NH IORG brought 14 girls and adults to Supreme Sessions in Omaha, Nebraska, where PWGA Miss Kaytee Peek was acting Grand Supreme Treasurer, Miss Stephanie Morrison participated in the Cavalcade of Flags and Miss Rachel Aznive did the Skit presentation. This does show what Supreme thinks of NH to have three of our young ladies participate in the session. John S. Geas Chairman for IORG 16

17 NH YORK RITE LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOUNDATION 2012 The annual meeting of the NH York Rite Life Membership Foundation was held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. President, Robert G. Hatfield, Vice President, Rodney A. Robinson, Treasurer, Gerald F. Buehrer, Secretary, Robert M. Argel. Ronald E. Metcalf, Richard A. Gilbert, Sr., Robert Porter and H. Stephen Wood were absent. The meeting was opened at 7:30 P.M. and a prayer was given by Comp. Robert M. Argel. The minutes of the March 29, 2011 meeting were read and approved. Old Business: With the resignation of Comp. Walter P. Sword, Comp. Robert Porter was elected for three years at the annual Council business meeting on April 16, H. Stephen Wood and Ronald E. Metcalf were also re-elected for three more years at the 2011 annual meetings of the Grand Chapter and Commandery. All Secretaries and Recorders are supposed to send a list of all of their life members (living and deceased) to the Treasurer or Secretary of the Life Membership Foundation not later than Feb. 28 of each year. This is so the Treasurer can compare his list with all of the York Rite bodies and make sure we are not missing any members and that body gets short changed. This year, not a single body sent in their report. It was moved that the President send an to the Grand Recorder and ask him to all Secretaries/Recorders of this requirement. Perhaps he could send this reminder each year. Or, if the Grand Sec/Rec would send me a list of all of the Sec. Rec. with their addresses, I would be glad to do it. New Business: It was decided that only members of Chapters, Councils and Commanderies can become life members of this foundation. Appendant bodies are not eligible for membership. Due to the low return on our investments, we are forced to raise the rates for membership. As of March 1, 2014, the rates will increase approximately 5%. If you are thinking of becoming a life member, take advantage of the old rates prior to Feb. 28, The Treasurer read his report. We did a little better in 2011 than We had an income of $2, which was % profit on our investments, We had an increase of 5 members in 2011, which brings us to 284. The York Rite bodies will receive the income as follows: Chapters: $ Councils: $ Commanderies: $ $2,

18 In the future, no Chapter, Council or Commandery will receive their check unless a list of their life members is received. It was voted to forego the 25 cent per member charge this year. It was voted to accept the Treasurer s report. Election of Officers: At the election of officers, it was moved that the same officers remain in office for another year. It was seconded and accepted. The Secretary announced that the following members would be going off of the committee unless reelected: Rodney A. Robinson Gerald F. Buehrer Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Chapter Council Commandery The meeting for next year will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. at the same location. With a closing prayer by Comp. Argel, the meeting was closed at 8:20 P.M. True and attest; Gerald F. Buehrer, Secretary 18

19 REPORT OF THE DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS To the MEGHP and Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of New Hampshire, as Committee Chairman on the Doings of Grand Officers Committee, I submit the following report. I acknowledge the receipt of reports to this committee from the following: The Grand Lecturer, MEPGHP Robert D. Steel The Grand Captain of the Host, RE R. Bradley Alderfer No other reports have been received. However, I was in attendance at the Annual Business Meeting and heard the oral reports of the ME Grand High Priest and others. Based on the oral reports heard at the Annual Business Meeting, it appears that all Grand Chapter Officers have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner. Most Excellent Steel and RE Alderfer are to be commended for their attention to the duties of their Office as detailed in their reports. It should also be noted that RE Companion Alderfer has also been filling in for our deceased Grand King, Michael E. Deavilla. Respectfully submitted, William J. Morrison MEPGHP, Chairman 19

20 April 18, 2012 REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the ME Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Royal Arch Companions of NH: I hereby submit my report as Grand Secretary for the year The Proceedings for 2012 are completed and have been placed on the web site. I have provided our sister Jurisdictions with copies of the same, as well as the General Grand Chapter Office. Bills for the Proceedings including materials, duplication and postage, as well as copying and postage for Annual Convocation notices, have been submitted to the Grand Treasurer and have also been paid in full. We are going to continue ask all Grand Officers to sign for materials supplied to them from the Grand Chapter. We have found a source for new GHP Aprons and you see some of them here today. Any Past Grand high Priest that would like to purchase themselves a new apron should see me privately to order such. Thank you, ME Sir, for allowing me to serve you and your Grand Chapter. Respectfully submitted, Dennis A. Sheridan, PGHP, Grand Secretary 20

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22 To the Most Excellent Grand High priest, Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire: As a member of your Finance Committee, I met with our Grand Treasurer R.E. Companion Verne S. Anderson, Jr. for the purpose of auditing the grand Chapter financial records for the past fiscal year. I found the records in excellent condition and most easy to audit. I also reviewed the past and current investments of our Grand Chapter. I find that our current investments have been carefully made and should provide increased returns over the years to come. I find that our current investments have been carefully made and are providing very nice increases and returns despite the current Market, and should continue to do so for years to come. As the advisor to the Committee I have also prepared a recommended budget for the ensuing year of 2012=2013 that Comp. Porter will present for your consideration and hopeful acceptance. We are well aware of the cost of things and that times are tight, however it was necessary to increase the per capita by $1.00 this year to $5.00, this being the first increase in well over six years. The increase is due to the decrease in membership and the added cost of operations of the Grand Chapter. We recommend continuing the efforts in reducing the expenditures of the Grand Chapter with continuing emphasis on the following items as has been done in the past years. We do however, feel that we have shortchanged some areas that need our attention in past years as we have not put any money in the budget for our Grand Officers expenses to travel to the NE Conference where they may meet their counterparts and get some most valued training. We have therefore included a small amount for the top three Officers for general expenses. We are aware that they do much at their own expense so although it is not much, it will be divided between them equally for travel expenses (receipts for that will be required), as well as for the NE Conference. We also know that our future is with our youth and it is time that we are added to their support so the sum in the budget will be divided equally between Demolay and rainbow for the annual meetings. 1. Continue to strive in making our Annual Convocation closer to being self-supporting. 2. Continue the Publication of our Proceedings via compact disk and posting on the Internet. 3. Continued use of coordinating planning sessions to reduce the number of meetings for Grand Officers to attend. We thank the grand Chapter for the privilege to serve on this very important Committee. Respectfully submitted, Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., Advisor, Robert D. Steel, Robert M. Porter, Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. 22

23 To the Members of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Grand Officers of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire: The report of the Hiram Wales Johnson Memorial Fund Your Committee on the Hiram Wales Johnson memorial fund makes the following recommendations for the income of that fund for this year. 1. $ for New Hampshire Ever green Place 2. $ for the Knight Templar Eye Foundation 3. $ for RARA 4. $ for GGCRM Foundation 5. $300 for Grand Lodge of NH Annual Charity Drive Respectfully submitted, William F. Curtis, Gerald F. Buehrer 23

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25 NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD The 187 th Convocation of the Order of High Priesthood was held at Tilton, NH on Saturday, April 28, The Assembly was opened by the Ex. President, Robert D. Steel at 8:30 A.M. The officers present were: Ex. Pres. Ex. V. Pres. Chaplain Secretary Treasurer M of C Conductor Herald Guard Robert D. Steel John S. Geas Walter P. Sword, Sr., Pro Tem Dennis A. Sheridan Verne S. Anderson, Jr. R. Bradley Alderfer Absent John B. Clark Troy A. Patoine Members present included Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., William Curtis, Joseph Marion, C. Jarvis Lewis, Jr., James Spence, and Harold M. Chase, Jr. The Secretary read the petitions of John Martin McNally of Trinity Chapter #2 in Manchester, and Scott M. Ayen of Cheshire/Webb Chapter #4 in Claremont. They were balloted upon and accepted. The degree team consisted of Dennis A. Sheridan as Ex. President, R. Bradley Alderfer as Ex. Vice President, Walter P. Sword, Sr. as Chaplin, Robert D. Steel as Conductor, John B. Clark as Herald and Troy A. Patoine as Guard. The degree was performed in excellent manner and the candidates were duly impressed. The new members were then welcomed by all present. The Secretary read the minutes of the April 16, 2011 meeting and they were accepted. The Ex. President then opened the Annual Assembly. The Secretary and Treasurer s Reports were accepted as read. The Secretary read the expenses for 2011 including jewels for candidates and postage and photocopying for sending out the annual dues bills. Ex. President Robert D. Steel thanked the Companions and said that the next Convocation would be held in Tilton if agreed upon on Saturday, April 20, He proceeded to close at 10:50 A.M. True and attest, Dennis A. Sheridan, Secretary 25

26 SECRETARIES *John Prentis (4) 1824 *John F. Webster (2) *Timothy Herrick (1) 1826 *Frank D. Woodbury (2) *Daniel Balch (11) 1862 *Harry M. Cheney (1) *John D. Chandler (9) *J. Melvin Dresser (27) *William H. Cummings (5) *Hiram W. Johnson (14) *Horace Chase (5) *Charles H. Cheney (2) *Albert H. Sanders (9) 1871 *Archie B. Minot (7) *Oliver C. Fisher (4) Raymond H. Fulton (7) *John A. Harris (2) Arnold M. Ashley (20) *George P. Cleaves (2) Gerald F. Buehrer (3) Dennis A. Sheridan (16) PRESIDENTS *James F. Dana (1) 1824 *Edwin A. Chase (24) *Jonathan Nye (6) 1826 *Horace A. Kelley (22) *Horace Chase (2) *Charles H. Cheney (2) *Thomas Hatch (4) *John E. Williams (11) *Nathaniel W. Cumner (11) *Roscoe H. Scranton (19) *Daniel R. Marshall (9) 1869 *Melvin E. Downing (20) *James J. Bell (16) Arnold M. Ashley (20) *John F. Webster (9) *Horace E. Grant (15) *Alpheus W. Baker (1) Francis E. Cole (26) *Charles N. Towle (2) *William F. Robinson, Sr. (8) *Frank D. Woodbury (2) *J. Lawrence Hall (9)

27 *Charles H. Webster (9) *Edwin L. Collishaw, Jr. (15) *Fred E. French (4) *Kenneth E. Lang (7) *William W. Oliver (5) *Wallace F. Emerson (24) *Albert R. Junkins (3) *Alwyn B. Marble (20) *Henry L. Sanderson (9) Nathaniel H. Sawyer (15) *William D. Chandler (2) Gerald F. Buehrer (3) *Eugene P. Haldey (7) Ronald E. Metcalf (3) *Fred. I. Blackwood (2) Roger A. Douillette, Sr (24) *Ralph W. Junkins (3) Richard F. Cole, Jr. (15) *Bert L. Stebbins (6) Herbert H. Hutchinson (17) *Frank E. Brooks (3) Ronald H. Keyser (7) * Frank N. Graves (15) James S. Spence (20) *Hiram W. Johnson (14) John B. Clark (11) *George A. Milette (7) 1941 Dennis A. Sheridan (16) *John W.R. Brooks (15) Robert D. Steel (16) *Samuel F. Campbell (25) 1945 *Charles F. Waterman (7) *Waldo S. Roundy (2) *Alfred H. White (13) *John L. Browell (3) *Howard T. Joslyn (25) *Edwin J. Roberts (7) 1959 *Alexander J. Leloup (6) *Deceased 27

28 ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD MEMBERS 2012 (as of April 28, 2012) (73) Alderfer, R. Bradley (11) Anderson, Verne S. Jr. ( 3) Argel. Robert M. ( 3) Ashley, Arnold M. (20) Ayen, Scott M. ( 4) Bailey Jr., Raymond E. ( 8) Bennett, Lewis W. ( 9) Bissell, Alvin C. ( 3) Bower, Howard L. (20) Buehrer, Gerald F. ( 3) Chapman, George B. (25) Chase Jr., Harold M. ( 6) Clark, Charles A. (15) Clark, John B. (11) Clay, Clinton D. (13) Cole Jr., Richard F. (15) 28

29 Coidakis, Demetrios G. ( 9) Covey, Melvin L. ( 7) Curtis, William F. (15) Dingman, Vernon W. (16) Douillette, Roger A. (24) Durgin, Charles B. (13) Fisher Jr., Charles L. (16) Foss Jr., Nathaniel C. (11) Gasner Jr., Ralph E. (17) Geas, John S. (11) Gilbert Sr., Richard A. ( 8) Gooch, Roland E. (13) Gordon, Glen R. ( 3) Hartman, Jack D. ( 3) Hatfield, Robert G. ( 2) Heath, Larry G. (15) Hutchinson, Herbert H. (17) Induisi, Anthony M. ( 8) 29

30 Jackson, Andrew (11) Keyser, Ronald H. ( 7) LaBerge, Thomas G. ( 3) Lewis, David E. (16) Lewis Jr., Charles J. (16) Lightell, Fred W. ( 3) Marion, Joseph J. ( 3) McNally, John M. (11) Meader, Dwight V. (20) Metcalf, Ronald E. ( 3) Miller, Donald M. (15) Morris, Marshall S. ( 3) Morrison Jr., Roderick (11) Morrison, William J. (17) Nichols, Ralph W. ( 4) Patoine, Troy A. ( 2) Pike, Gary A. (20) Provencher, Norris L. (18) 30

31 Robertson Sr., Douglas L. (13) Robinson, Alan M. ( 3) Robinson, Rodney A. ( 3) Sawyer, Nathaniel H. (15) Senter, John G. ( 9) Sheridan, Dennis A. (16) Sousa, Leonard S. (11) Spence, James S. (20) Steel, Robert D. (16) Stevens, Donald L. ( 3) Sutherland Jr., Robert L. ( 3) Sword, Walter P. (24) Thompson, Robert E. (17) Tillotson, Aldine J. (16) Tsirimokos, Thomas X. (11) Welch, Frederick J. (13) White, Philip H. ( 4) Whitney, Stephen A. (16) Willey Jr., Richard M. (25) Wood, Armand F. (26) Wood, H. Stephen (20) 31

32 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE The One Hundred and Ninety-third Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of New Hampshire was held in Portsmouth, NH on Saturday May 13, 2012 A.D. at 8:00 a.m. The Grand Chapter was opened in due form by Most Excellent Companion William F. Curtis with the following Grand Officers present: PRESENT William F. Curtis, Grand High Priest Vacant, Grand King R. Bradley Alderfer, Grand Scribe Verne S. Anderson, Grand Treasurer Rodney A. Robinson, Deputy Grand Treasurer Dennis A. Sheridan, Grand Secretary Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., Deputy Grand Secretary Dwight V. Meader, Grand Chaplain C. Jarvis Lewis, Jr., Grand Chaplain, Excused Robert D. Steel, Grand Lecturer Joseph J. Marion, Grand Captain of the Host John B. Clark, Grand Principle Sojourner Harold M. Chase, Jr., Grand Royal Arch Captain Walter P. Sword, Sr., Grand Master of the Third Veil H. Stephen Wood, Grand Master of the Second Veil Vacant, Grand Master of the First Veil Robert H. Cook, Grand Organist Rodney A. Robinson, Grand Organist John B. Clark, Grand Organist Andrew Jackson, Grand Sentinel 32

33 MOST EXCELLENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Arnold M. Ashley* James S. Spence Robert D. Steel Douglas L. Robertson, Sr.* Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. William J. Morrison* Robert M. Argel * Richard F. Cole, Jr. John S. Geas Roger A. Douillette, Sr. Ronald E. Metcalf Melvin L. Covey * Herbert H. Hutchinson* Richard A. Gilbert, Sr. * Norris L. Provencher* Nathaniel H. Sawyer* Dennis A. Sheridan *Absent PAST HIGH PRIESTS OF CHAPTERS TRINITY NO. 2, CONCORD Mark H. Kilmister Robert Hatfield WASHINGTON NO. 3, PORTSMOUTH Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Ronald E. Metcalf Joseph J. Marion Verne S. Anderson, Jr. 33 William F. Curtis Rodney A. Robinson Richard F. Cole, Jr. CHESHIRE/WEBB NO. 4, CLAREMONT Harold M. Chase, Jr. MERIDIAN NO. 9, NASHUA Roland F. Young, Jr. MOUNT HOREB NO. 11, MANCHESTER Andrew Jackson John S. Geas John B. Clark Thomas X. Tsirimokos NORTH STAR NO. 16, LANCASTER Robert D. Steel Charles J. Lewis, Jr. Dennis A. Sheridan

34 KING SOLOMON NO. 17, MILFORD William J. Morrison Ralph Gasner, Jr. TEMPLE NO. 20, ROCHESTER Robert H. Cook James S. Spence J. David Meader H. Stephen Wood Dwight V. Meader HIRAM No. 24, SUNCOOK Roger A. Douillette, Sr. Walter P. Sword, Sr.. REPRESENTATIVES OF CHAPTERS TRINITY NO. 2 Troy A. Patoine.HP Roger A. Douillette, Sr....King, Proxy Robert G. Hatfield....Scribe WASHINGTON NO. 3 Robert L. Sutherland, Jr...HP, Proxy Craig Brown....King Rodney A. Robinson Scribe, Proxy CHESHIRE/WEBB NO. 4 Scott Ayen.....HP, Proxy Andy M. Lord..King, Proxy Harold M. Chase, Jr. Scribe, Proxy MERIDIAN SUN NO. 9 John Senter..HP, Proxy Robert Porter...King Roland Young..Scribe, Proxy MOUNT HOREB NO. 11 John McNally HP, Proxy Albert McNally... King David R. Walters.Scribe, Proxy 34

35 NORTH STAR NO. 16 Paul M. Leary HP, Proxy Dennis A. Sheridan...King, Proxy Robert D. Steel....Scribe, Proxy KING SOLOMON NO. 17 Thomas Welman HP William J. Morrison..King, Ralph Gasner, Jr. Scribe, Proxy TEMPLE NO. 20 John D. Meader......HP, Proxy, Robert H. Cook..King, Proxy H. Stephen Wood....Scribe, Proxy HIRAM No. 24 Walter P. Sword, Sr......HP, Proxy Roger A. Douillette, Sr..King, Proxy VISITORS The Grand Secretary moved that all Royal Arch Masons in good standing, in the City of Manchester, be admitted as visitors to this Convocation. Adopted. ROLL CALL It was moved and seconded to omit the Roll Call of Chapters as there was a constitutional number present. Adopted. RECORDS It was moved and seconded that the reading of the Records of the last Annual Convocation be omitted, having been copied to CD Roms and distributed, and they be accepted as presented. Accepted. REGRETS Regrets were received from PGHP s Herbert H. Hutchinson and Ronald H. Keyser, and some of the Special Ladies of this Grand Chapter. 35

36 RECEPTION OF THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS The Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Dais Officers received the following: MARYLAND Comp. Robert Lumbert......Most Excellent Grand High Priest RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS Comp. John A. Lawson III......Most Excellent Grand High Priest NEW YORK Comp. Richard J. Kessler......Right Excellent Grand King Comp. Donald R. Magill..Right Excellent Grand Representative from New York CONNECTICUT Comp. Charles A. McCollum.... Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest VERMONT Comp. Kirk C. White.Most Excellent Grand High Priest MAINE Comp. Leslie M. Gray...Most Excellent Grand High Priest NEW JERSEY Comp. John Zioance..Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest QUEBEC Comp. John E. Leide. Most Excellent Grand First Principal 36

37 LEADERS OF THE APPENDANT BODIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Comp. John S. Geas, MEPGHP MI Grand Master for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons Comp. Harold M. Chase, Jr., Grand Master 3rd Veil RE Grand Commander Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Comp. Robert D. Steel, MEPGHP Very Eminent Preceptor Palestine Tabernacle Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests Eminent Prior NH Priory No. 58 Knights of the York Cross of Honour Comp. Richard F. Cole, Jr., MEPGHP, Sovereign Master John Harris Council Allied Masonic Degrees & Intendant General Division of NH Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine & Chief Adept of NH College of the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis & Right Eminently Distinguished Grand Governor for N.H. York Rite Sovereign College of North America Comp. Dennis A. Sheridan, MEPGHP Puissant Sovereign of Granite State Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine Personal Representative District 2 Convent General KYCH Comp. Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., MEPGHP, Pre-Eminent Governor of Profile York Rite College No. 100 Paul M. Leary Sovereign Master of John Harris Council No. 458, AMD GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Comp. Louis Bartrand.Most Excellent Deputy-General Grand High Priest of General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International Comp. Roger A. Douillette, Sr. Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest of N.H. and Past Deputy General Grand High Priest of the North East Region. Comp. John S. Geas Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest of New Hampshire And the NH Ambassador for General Grand Chapter 37

38 GRAND LODGE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Comp. Paul M. Leary Most Worshipful Grand Master Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of New Hampshire RECOGNITION OF THE PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Seven other Past Grand High Priests were recognized and welcoming by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, who thanked them for their assistance in the years past. ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The roll call was taken and all Grand Representatives were recognized with congratulatory remarks from the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. SPEAKER FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Most Excellent Grand High Priest Kirk White from Vermont addressed the Companions and thanked the Grand High Priest for the courtesies extended to him and his fellow Visiting Grand Officers. ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST To The Officers and Companions of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire, Distinguished Guests and Companions all: It is indeed an honor and a privilege to welcome you to the 193rd Annual Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire. I am pleased to welcome our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Paul M. Leary. To our visiting guests from other Grand Jurisdictions, I offer you the greetings of wife Marci and myself, and hope your stay with us will be pleasurable. To my companions of New Hampshire, I thank you for attending and supporting your Grand Chapter Officers. Grand Representatives appointed from New Hampshire to our Sister Jurisdictions were the following: William F. Curtis = Vermont Joseph J. Marion = Ireland 38

39 Other Jurisdiction Grand Representatives Grand Representatives appointed from our Sister Jurisdictions to New Hampshire were the following: Bill Jackson = Kentucky Richard B. Meredith = Pennsylvania I felt the Sister Donna Becker had done a very good job working with our Youth and decided to honor her with the following award for her services it that capacity: Grand Chapter for Youth Award: Mrs. Donna Becker Grand High Priest s Schedule May 14, nd Annual Convocation at Manchester May 21, 2011 Grand Lodge at Manchester July 24, 2011 York Rite Inspection and Visitation planning session July 16, 2011 Scenic Council at Pembroke April 28, 2012 Grand Chapter Business Convocation Order of the High Priesthood 39

40 IN CONCLUSION Unfortunately work and family kept me from traveling as much as I wished I could this last year. I thank those who filled in for me at the various opportunities. I would like to thank the Past Grand High Priests, and the other Companions, who are too numerous to list, for all their help this year. Also those Companions of Washington Chapter, and Davenport Council and the Sir Knights of Dewitt Clinton Commandery. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and friendship this year. Last but by no means least, to Marci Morris, my lover, my wife, my companion and my best friend, I Love You. Thank you for supporting me over the last year. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted: Fraternal Yours William F. Curtis Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Royal Arch Chapter State of New Hampshire 40

41 THE GRAND CHAPTER OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ROYAL ARCH MASONS MEMORIAL SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP MEGHP We gather at this time in loving memory for those Companions of our Holy Royal Arch who have departed this earthly life to find home with the Grand High Priest of Heaven. Let us remember that we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen for the things that are seen are transient and the things that are unseen are eternal. We light this candle as a symbol of our brotherly love for them Let us worship God this morning before Him our departed Companions Father in Heaven, we praise your holy name for all who have finished this life l loving and trusting you, for the example of their lives, the life and grace you They and the peace in which they rest. As we honor their memories, make us More aware that you are the One from whom comes every perfect gift. We Praise you today for your servants and for all that you did through them For our Fraternity. Meet us in our sadness now and fill our hearts with Praise and thanksgiving, in your name we pray. Amen Trinity Chapter: Erville H. Smith Mayland H. Morse, Jr. Washington Chapter: James R. Valentine Meridian Sun Chapter: Michael E. Deavilla Albert Warren 41

42 Mount Horeb Chapter: Theodore Rohr John Dakos Albert Warren Edward Fuller William Milne North Star Chapter: Edwin R. Schroder William B. Mitchell King Solomon Chapter: Forrest A. Hussey Temple: Hebert W. Maleham Edmund W. Morphy Hiram: Raymond T. Robb Honorary MEPGHP 42

43 MEMORIAL PRAYER RE Grand Chaplain Meader CLOSING BENEDICTION EXTINGUISHING FLAME Our companions have found their safe lodging in the Temple not made by human hands. There they find their true home. We extinguish this flame ever reminded that our brotherly love for them should burn in our hearts and lives forever. AMEN Our companions have found their safe lodging in the Temple not made by human hands. There they find their true home. We extinguish this flame ever reminded that our brotherly love for them should burn in our hearts and lives forever. AMEN 43

44 I submit my membership roll report for the year of REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY Chapters 4/1/2011 Ex. Aff Res Dem Died Susp. Susp. 4/1/2012 Fees Dues per Total members NPD members Exaulted capita Dues Trinity No $6.00 $ $ Washington No $3.00 $ $ Cheshire/Webb No $18.00 $ $ Meridian Sun No $0.00 $ $ Mt. Horeb No $9.00 $ $ North Star No $9.00 $ $ King Solomon No $15.00 $ $ Temple No $15.00 $ $ Hiram No $6.00 $ $ Totals $81.00 $ $ Fraternally, Dennis A. Sheridan, PGHP, Grand Secretary 44

45 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To Companion William F. Curtis, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, and the Companions of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire: The Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed your report of activities for the Capitular year and wishes to thank you for its submission. It is always an easier task for this Committee to evaluate the Grand High Priest s decisions and activities when his report is timely and complete. The Committee reviewed the level of activity shown by the Grand High Priest, and was disappointed to note the absence of travel outside the jurisdiction of New Hampshire. Visiting other jurisdictions is an integral and important part of the duties of any Grand Head. Not doing so short-changes both the Grand High Priest and the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire. The Committee concurs with the dispensation and waivers of jurisdiction granted, and finds them to be in proper format. Additionally, the Committee concurs with the Grand Representative appointments made and applauds the Grand High Priest for supporting the exchange of Representatives with our Sister jurisdictions. Most Excellent Sir, it has been a pleasure working with you during the past Capitular year, and we thank you for the privilege of serving this Grand Chapter as your Jurisprudence Committee. Sincerely and Fraternally, Roger A. Douillette, Sr., MEPGHP Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., MEPGHP Richard F. Cole, Jr., MEPGHP, Chairman 45

46 2012 GRAND CHAPTER CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT Your Committee on Credentials reports the following as those members present at this 192nd Annual Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire: 14 GRAND OFFICERS 08 MOST EXCELLENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS 07 CONSTITUENT HIGH PRIESTS 05 CONSTITUENT KINGS 07 CONSTITUENT SCRIBES 23 CONSTITUENT PAST HIGH PRIESTS We thank you for allowing us to perform this duty on behalf of our Grand Chapter, and we move that this report be accepted as read GRAND CHAPTER CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE Thomas X. Tsirimokos, MEPGHP, Chairman Albert N. McNally 46

47 ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following slate of Officers for was presented for election. Most Excellent Grand High Priest R. Bradley Alderfer Right Excellent Grand King John S. Geas, PGHP Right Excellent Grand Scribe Joseph J. Marion Right Excellent Grand Treasurer Verne S. Anderson Excellent Grand Deputy Treasurer Rodney A. Robinson Right Excellent Grand Secretary Dennis A. Sheridan, MEHPGH Excellent Grand Deputy Secretary Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., MEPGHP Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Host John B. Clark A motion was made and seconded that nominations be closed. Afterwards the above slate of Officers was elected. APPOINTED OFFICERS RE Grand Chaplain Rev. Dwight V. Meader RE Grand Chaplain C. Jarvis Lewis, Jr. RE Grand Lecturer Roger A. Douillette, Sr., MEPGHP E. Grand Principle Sojourner H. Stephen Wood E. Grand Royal Arch Captain John P. Woolf E. Grand Master of the Third Veil Walter P. Sword, Sr. E. Grand Master of the Second Veil David R. Walters E. Grand Master of the First Veil Scott M. Ayen E. Grand Organist Robert H. Cook E. Grand Organist John B. Clark E. Grand Organist Rodney A. Robinson E. Grand Sentinel Andrew Jackson, HPG Scribe Greetings were received from RE Companion Louis Bartrand, General Grand King on behalf of the General Grand Chapter, and from Most Worshipful Grand Master Brother Paul M. Leary from the Grand Lodge of N.H. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Installing High Priest Robert L. Sutherland All of the Officers were declared Installed. 47

48 Grand Chapter Committees Credentials: Thomas X. Tsirimokos, Albert McNally Finance: ROBERT D. STEEL, Robert Porter, Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Jurisprudence: RICHARD F. COLE, JR., Roger A. Douillette, sr., Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Fraternal Correspondence: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, Robert L. Sutherland Jr. Unfinished Business: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Doings of Grand Officers: WILLIAM J. MORRISON, John S. Geas Hiram Wales Johnson Charity Committee: WILLIAM F. CURTIS, Gerald F. Buehrer Special Committees Education and Membership: R. BRADLEY ALDERFER, William J. Morrison Publicity and Public Relations: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, R. Bradley Alderfer Grand Chapter Regulations and By-laws: Thomas X. Tsirimokos, Ralph Gasner, William J. Morrison R.A.R.A. and other Charitable Endeavors: ROBERT D. STEEL Other Committees Youth Organizations: JOHN S. GEAS - Rainbow, Demolay C. JARVIS LEWIS. JR. - Boy Scouts, NH Council of York Rite Bodies: William F. Curtis, Michael E. Deavilla, R. Bradley Alderfer Special Advisory Committee to Grand Regs., Jurisprudence, and Finance: Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., Robert M. Argel 48

49 CLOSING There being no further business to come before the Chapter, the One Hundred Ninety-third Convocation was closed in Ample form. A True Record Attest: Dennis A. Sheridan Grand Secretary 49

50 GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL PREVIOUSLY AWARDED *HERMAN CHRISTOPHER, MOUNT HOREB # *BENJAMIN F. PULSIFER, MERIDIAN SUN # *FRANCIS L. PLAISTED, EDWARDS # *KENDRICK P. BARRINGTON, BELL # *J. CLAIRE PEASLEE, PEMIGEWASSET # *PERCY E. ARMSTRONG, KING SOLOMON # *JOSEPH W. SINCLAIR, ST OMER # *JOHN F. THOMAS, MOUNT HOREB # *HENRY C. MOREAU, WASHINGTON # *ARTHUR J. STEVER, WEBB # *WILBUR S. DREW, ST ALBAN # *LAURENCE V. WILCOX, TABERNACLE # *LEON M. HUNTRESS, PEMIGEWASSET # *THURLOW A. ROWE, TRINITY # *ELI G. EMMERT, CARROLL # *DONALD COCHRANE, EDWARDS # *GEORGE BROWNING JR, HIRAM #

51 *GEORGE W. N. STARRETT, SIGNET # HARRY C. DOWNING JR, MERIDIAN SUN # HERBERT H. HUTCHINSON, KING SOLOMON # *EVERTT TASKER, TRINITY # *LEONARD D. ROWELL, MOUNT HOREB # *EDWIN L SWAW, UNION # *DAVID W. CLAY, PEMIGEWASSET # *CHARLES W. WEED, TEMPLE # *LEIGHTON A. DROWN, MERIDIAN SUN # *ERWIN A. CHASE, HIRAM # *STUART DAVIS, WEBB # JOHN B. CLARK, MOUNT HOREB # *GEORGE W. BURNS, COLUMBIAN # *JOHN D. RANDALL, SIGNET # ALDINE J. TILLOTSON, NORTH STAR # *SCOTT E. ROGERS, UNION # *JOHN W. BAKER, NORTH STAR # *OLIVER H. AKERMAN, ST ALBAN # *THOMAS E. SAWYER, MERIDIAN SUN # *MYRON L. MESERVE, ST OMER/UNION # *WILLIAM H. GREENOUGH, HIRAM # *ARTHUR F. WALKER, BELKNAP #

52 *HAROLD S. REMICK, KING SOLOMON # *C. LEON WILKINS, SIGNET # RAYMOND T. ROBB, HIRAM # *RAYMOND D. HURLBUTT, NORTH STAR # CHARLES J. LEWIS JR, NORTH STAR # SHIRLEY H. SHEPPARD, TRINITY # NOT PRESENTED 1997 DALTON P. ORDWAY, ST OMER-UNION # *ALAN J. POLLARD, MOUNT HOREB # GEORGE A. ROLLINS, TRINITY # DAVID E. LEWIS # ROBERT D. STEEL # RALPH E. GASNER, # WILLIAM J. MORRISON # RAYMOND E. BAILEY, JR. # ROLAND F. YOUNG, JR. # ANDREW JACKSON # NOT PRESENTED 2008 R. BRADLEY ALDERFER 2009 DAVID R. WALTERS 2010 NOT PRESENTED

53 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DISTINGUISED SERVICE MEDAL ARNOLD M. ASHLEY, TEMPLE # *OLIVER E. LOY, ST OMER/UNION # NOT PRESENTED 1991 *THOMAS E. SAWYER, MERIDIAN SUN # NOT PRESENTED 1993 NOT PRESENTED 1994 *GEORGE N. FLANDERS, WASHINGTON # ALDINE J. TILLOTSON, NORTH STAR # ROBERT L. SUTHERLAND SR, WASHINGTON # *FRED MARDEN CURRIER, WASHINGTON # ARTHUR W. SANDBORN, ST OMER-UNION # *WILLIAM H. HERRINGTRON, BELL # THOMAS E. LARSON, CHESHIRE-WEBB # DENNIS A SHERIDAN # RODNEY A. ROBINSON # DWIGHT V. MEADER # RAYMOND T. ROBB # NATHANIEL H. SAWYER #

54 EDWARD M. YOUNKER # NATHANIEL C. FOSS # NOT PRESENTED 2008 JOHN B. CLARK 2009 WALTER P. SWORD, SR NOT PRESENTED 2011 DAVID A. DEAN GRAND HIGH PRIEST QUARRY AWARD ARNOLD M. ASHLEY, TEMPLE # ROBERT M. ARGEL, WASHINGTON # ALDINE J. TILLOTSON, NORTH STAR # *THOMAS E. SAWYER, MERIDIAN SUN # ROBERT L. SUTHERLAND JR, WASHINGTON # *NORMAN TRENOWETH, ST ALBAN # *NICHOLAS SERVETAS, TEMPLE # JOHN B. CLARK, MOUNT HOREB # ALLEN ILSLEY, TRINITY # FRED M. CURRIER, WASHINGTON # RODNEY A. ROBINSON, WASHINGTON #

55 *ROBERT G. DAVIS, NORTH STAR # RAYMOND T. ROBB, HIRAM # THOMAS G. LABERGE # NATHANIEL H. SAWYER # *NORMAN B. SHERWOOD # RAYMOND E. BAILEY # MICHAEL E. DEAVILLA, BELL # DAVID E. LEWIS, NORTH STAR # JOHN F. PROULX, BELL # *LEIGHTON A. DROWN # CHARLES J. LEWIS, JR. # EDWARD F. BROWN # GERALD F. BUEHRER # *ALBERT N. OLMSTEAD # WILLIAM F. CURTIS # WILLIAM J. MORRISON # ROBERT D. STEEL # GEORGE WHITE # ALAN LANE # ROGER A. DOUILLETTE, SR. # HOMER R. DAVIS # MILTON S. TASKER #

56 DENNIS A. SHERIDAN # JOHN G. SENTER # JOHN S. GEAS # THOMAS A. LADD # GEORGE CHAPMAN # GILBERT P. BEMIS # DAVID R. WALTERS # ERIC JENSEN # ALDINE J. TILLOTSON #16 GOLD STAR 2007 JAMES S. GEAS # MARK A. LANGIS # STEPHEN K. BAHSLER # WALTER P. SWORD, SR. # C. JARVIS LEWIS, JR. #16 GOLD STAR 2010 NOT PRESENTED

57 In Memoriam GRAND CHAPTER Roll of Necrology Trinity Chapter: Erville H. Smith Mayland H. Morse, Jr. Washington Chapter: James R. Valentine Meridian Sun Chapter: Michael E. Deavilla Albert Warren Mount Horeb Chapter: Theodore Rohr John Dakos Albert Warren 57

58 Edward Fuller William Milne North Star Chapter: Edwin R. Schroder William B. Mitchell King Solomon Chapter: Forrest A. Hussey Temple: Hebert W. Maleham Edmund W. Morphy Hiram: Raymond T. Robb Honorary MEPGHP 58

59 MICHAEL E. DEAVILLA, PAST GRAND KING MEMORIAL Michael Edward Deavilla of Belmont, formerly of Malden (MA), age 45, died 21 January He was a member and Past Master of St. Mark's Lodge No. 44 of Derry, a member and Past High Priest of Meridian Sun Chapter No. 9, R.A.M. in Nashua; a member and Past Illustrious Master of Israel Hunt Council No, 8, R & SM in Nashua, a member and Past Eminent Commander of St. George Commandery No. 8, Knight Templar in Nashua and a member (he was Boss Clown named Yowza) of Bektash Temple Shrine in Concord. Also, he was in the York Rite Grand lines as an officer representing the State of New Hampshire; in the Royal Arch Chapter he served as Grand King, in the Cryptic Council of Cryptic Masons he served as Grand Principle Conductor of the Work, and in the Commandery of Knight Templars he served as Grand Captain General. In addition, he belonged to Profile York Rite College, KYCH, Scenic Council Knight Masons, Order of High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Trowel and Past Commander's Association. He will be sorely missed by his Companions. 59

60 Dedicated to the Deceased of other Grand Jurisdictions 60

61 Grand Chapter Committees Credentials: Thomas X. Tsirimokos, Albert McNally Finance: ROBERT D. STEEL, Robert Porter, William F. Curtis Jurisprudence: RICHARD F. COLE, JR., Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., Roger A. Douillette, Sr. Fraternal Correspondence: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, Robert L. Sutherland Jr. Unfinished Business: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. Doings of Grand Officers: Robert D. Steel, James S. Spence Hiram Wales Johnson Charity Committee: JOHN S. GEAS, Thomas Welman 61

62 Special Committees Education and Membership: SCOTT M. AYEN, John P. Woof, Paul C. Smith Publicity and Public Relations: DENNIS A. SHERIDAN, Paul C. Smith, Scott M. Ayen Grand Chapter Regulations and By-laws: Thomas X. Tsirimokos, Roger A. Douillette, Sr. R.A.R.A. and other Charitable Endeavors: ROGER A. DOUILLETTE, SR. Other Committees Youth Organizations: JOHN S. GEAS - Rainbow, Demolay THOMAS X. TSIRIMOKOS - Boy Scouts, NH Council of York Rite Bodies: WILLIAM F. CURTIS, R. Bradley Alderfer, Joseph J. Marion Special Advisory Committee to Grand Regulations and Finance: Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., Robert M. Argel 62

63 PERMANENT MEMBERS OF GRAND CHAPTER M.E. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Nathaniel H. Sawyer.PO Box 92, Newton, NH Douglas L. Robertson, Sr..508 East High St., Manchester, NH James S. Spence 325 Fox Hollow Way, Manchester, NH Robert L. Sutherland, Jr. 280 Bayside Rd., Greenland, NH Robert M. Argel 280 Bayside Rd., Greenland, NH Roger A. Douillette, Sr..20 Tilton Hill Rd., Pittsfield, NH Ronald E. Metcalf..PO Box 846, Portsmouth, NH Melvin E. Covey Morrill Sr., Gilford, NH Herbert H. Hutchinson 6 Lee Ann St., Nashua, NH Richard F. Cole, Jr. 176 Front St., Exeter, NH Norris L. Provencher.PO Box 18, Milton, NH Dennis A. Sheridan PO Box 621, Littleton, NH Richard A. Gilbert, Sr...16 Chapel St., Newmarket, NH Robert D. Steel.135 Howe Hill Rd., Benton, NH William J. Morrison 2 Willow Lane, Amherst, NH John S. Geas 4 Gena Avenue, Derry, NH William F. Curtis...13 Morrill Ct., Epping, NH

64 2012 GRAND OFFICERS GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF NH NAME OFFICE ME R. Bradley Alderfer, ME Grand High Priest ME John S. Geas. RE Grand King RE Joseph J. Marion, RE Grand Scribe RE Verne S. Anderson, Jr., RE Grand Treasurer RE Rodney A. Robinson, RE Asst. Grand Treasurer ME Dennis A. Sheridan, RE Grand Secretary ME Robert L. Sutherland, Jr., RE Asst. Grand Secretary RE John B. Clark, RE Grand Captain of the Host RE Dwight V. Meader, RE Grand Chaplain RE C. Jarvis Lewis, Jr., RE Grand Chaplain ME Roger A. Douillette, Sr., RE Grand Lecturer E H. Stephen Wood, E Grand Principle Sojourner E John P. Woolf, E Grand Royal Arch Captain E Walter P. Sword, Sr., E Grand Master 3rd Veil E David R. Walters, E Grand Master 2nd Veil E Scott M. Ayen, RE Grand Master 1st veil E. Robert H. Cook, E Grand Organist E. Rodney A. Robinson RE Andrew Jackson, E Grand Sentinel M.E. Honorary Past Grand High Priests Ronald H. Keyser, Ralph E. Gasner, Jr R.E. Honorary Past Grand Scribe Andrew Jackson