MASONIC CALENDAR. Ancient Craft Masons: Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.L), in the year of light.

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2 MASONIC CALENDAR Ancient Craft Masons: Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.L), in the year of light. Royal Arch Masons: Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel. Anno Inventionis (A.L.), in the year of discovery. Order of High Priesthood: Date from the year of blessing of Abram by the High Priest Melchizedek, Anno Benefacionis (A.B.), in the year of blessing. Royal and Select Masters: Date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A.Dep.), in the year of deposit. Knight Templar: Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinis (A.O.), in the year of the Order. Scottish Rite: Same as Ancient Craft, except that the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), in the year of the world. RULES FOR MASONIC DATES Ancient Craft Masons: Royal Arch Masons: Order of High Priesthood: Royal and Select Masters: Knights Templar: Scottish Rite: Add 4,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 4,000 = Add 530 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 530 = Add 1,913 Years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004plus 1,913 = Add 1,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 1,000 = Subtract 1,118 years from the Common Era: Thus, 2004 minus 1,118 = 886. Add 3,760 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 3,760 =

3 IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED COMPANIONS AND SIR KNIGHTS Who have touched His hand And Risen to the glory of God during the past year. DIVINE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE YORK RITE MASONIC BODIES OF OKLAHOMA 126th Annual Convocation Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons 121st Annual Assembly Grand Council of Cryptic Masons 120th Annual Conclave Grand Commandery of Knights Templar April 24, 2014 Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, Okahoma 3

4 4 Services were conducted by Companion Robert G. Davis, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Sir Knight Bobby Stalnaker, Eminent Grand Prelate With LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES: by Companion Robert G. Davis, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin, Most Illustrious Grand Master Sir Knight Edward J. Becerra, Right Eminent Grand Commander Necrology Report During this closing York Rite year the allotted course on earth ended for fifty-four of our Companions and Sir Knights. Included are Companions and Sir Knights: Kristian D. Willhight (Altus & Elk City), Robert B. Hodge, Jr. (Ardmore), Marlow M. Watt, Thomas C. Mabry, & James Walker (Bartlesville), Fred Joiner, John D. Wagner, William Cranfield, Daniel Hocker & Merril E. Kitchins (Capitol Hill), Layton K. Adair (Capitol Hill and Norman), Joseph D. Walker (Elk City & Altus), John West & Eddie Moore (Elk City), John R. Mackechnie, William G. Melton, Phillip M. Hickman, Chester R. Cowen, Larry D. Horton & Arthur A. Farrington (Lawton), John D. Luton, George T. Gipson, Elmer E. Hoffman, Jr., Albert R. Matthews, & Clem West (Muskogee), Cecil Johnston, Eddie L. Marx, & Eugene Smith, Past Grand Commander (Norman), Wilford L. Stone (Norman &Oklahoma City), James L. Candler, Halbert G. Kuykendall, & Clint D. Miller (Oklahoma City), Kenneth D. Buckley, Past Grand High Priest Past Grand Commander (Okmulgee & Drumright), Grover E. Randolph, Wayne I. Fleharty, & Clarence L. Combs (Ponca City), Charles E. Nelson (Stillwater), Gene Potts (Texoma), Charles N. Haley, O. B. Philpot, John C. Alexander, Walter D. Weddle, Lee R. Eller, Charles N. Ellis, Clifford H. Jewell, J. B. Yarbrough, Charles E. Ousley, Harold L. Stewart, Richard L. Wagle, Richard O. Williams, James H. McKnight, Louis H. Fritts (Tulsa), Willard M. Nix, & Carmen Q. Hedges (Woodward) Offering Proceeds split between the Royal Arch Research Assistance, Cryptic Masons Medical Research, and Knight Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage Eulogy To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Thomas Campbell My Companions, it is our custom at these Grand Sessions each year to remember and honor those Companions and Sir Knights who have been called from their labors during the past year. In this season of spring, symbolic both of death and re-born life, it is fitting that we should do so. We do not mourn their loss. They died full of faith in a divine Creator and confident of the life to come. We could not be so selfish as to call them back to us. When we mourn, we mourn for ourselves, for our own sense of loss and sorrow. We remember them as we remember the men who have made the biggest difference in our lives. Such men are almost always in our past. They showed us, by their example, what integrity looks like. They have taught us that our own transformation to an improved being, fully capable of making a

5 difference in the lives of others, will depend largely on the example we set for those who come after us. In our unique society of men, those who have come before us have always been the agents for this transmission. This is true in our Lodges as well as our Rite. The true meanings of our rituals, our relationships, our social honor and integrity can only be carried forth in each generation by honored men who lived what we teach in their own life so that the attributes of good example could be transmitted to us, and then, through us, to those who come after us. This is the legacy of our York Rite fathers. This is why we commemorate their memory once again. Especially, we remember those who were nearest to us in life. [Named were the Past Grand Officers who have died, and any in a lodge or chapter or other bodies that any brother wanted to remember.] Help us, our Father, to face life and death with their courage and conviction. Ease our sorrow and loss, as we commemorate them with prayer. We give thee thanks O Lord, for the example of our Companions and Knights. May we prove worthy of that example, and carry on the work which they have furthered. May it be said of us, as we may truly say of them, that the world is better because they have lived. Amen. (So Mote it be.) Offering The box of fraternal assistance was passed. Proceeds split between the Royal Arch Research Assistance, Cryptic Masons Medical Research, and Knight Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage Closing Ode A fraternal Ode sung to Ode to Joy BENEDICTION: Sir Knight Bobby Stalnaker, Eminent Grand Prelate JOINT BANQUET ACTIVITIES 23 April 2015 The following Companions, Sir Knights, and Ladies were honored during the banquet ceremonies and other events noted as follows: Joseph Samuel Murrow award was presented to Truman Burns, Guthrie Chapter No. 6. General Grand Chapter Bronze Medal award was presented to Mark Critchfield, Guthrie Chapter No. 6. General Grand Chapter Sweetheart award was presented to Marilyn Rolseth, wife of Robert Rolseth, Tulsa Chapter No

6 The General Grand Chapter Ephraim Kirby award for exemplary service to Freemasonry was presented to Timothy P. Israel and Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Robert G. Davis and John L. Logan were presented the award at the General Grand Chapter Session in Buffalo, NY. Gary A. Davis was presented the award at the South Central Regional Conference in Oklahoma City. General Grand Council presented a plaque to Charles L. Stuckey, Secretary for the Past Grand High Priest Association for a $1, contribution to the Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF). General Grand Council presented a plaque to Alpha Council No. 18 for $1, contribution to CMMRF. General Grand Council Adult Leadership award was presented to Marvin Fletcher, II, Tulsa Council No. 22. General Grand Council Cryptic Mason of the Year award was presented to Marshall Clayton, Muskogee Council No. 2. Work and Tactics Committee announced and presented awards to the Commanderies winning Class A, Class A inspected as Class B, and Class B inspections. These were Trinity Commandery No. 20, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, and Cimarron Valley Commandery No.42 respectively. Knights Templar Cross of Honor award was presented to Larry D. White, Trinity Commandery No. 20 of Tulsa. Knight Commander of the Temple Award was presented to Ronald J. Chambers, Trinity Commandery No. 20 of Tulsa. Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth, Chairman of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, presented trophies to the Commanderies with the most donations per member and the most donations overall. Both went to Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 Companion Robert G. Davis was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand High Priest. Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Illustrious Master. Sir Knight Edward J. Becerra was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Commander. 6

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8 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR CAPITULAR YEAR Robert G. Davis (14) Sharon Most Excellent Grand High Priest 411 E. Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK Right Excellent Grand King James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage Right Excellent Grand Scribe 128 W 135 th Pl N Skiatook, OK Jimt26@att.net Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) IsaacsOK@sbcglobal.net Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net Kent M. Israel (50) Dana R E Grand Captain of the Host 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK kenton.m.israel@gmail.com 8

9 John L. Logan (52) Diane E Grand Principal Sojourner Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK (H) (O) jllogan33@gmail.com John Christopher (6) Patricia E Grand Royal Arch Captain 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr Guthrie, OK (C) (H) jrchristopher@cox.net Michael J. Megeath (52) 6815 E. 99 th St. Tulsa, OK (H) mtmegeath@aol.com E Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil Don E. Wolford (60) Sharon E Grand Master of the 2 nd Veil 912 Polk St. Altus, OK (H) (C) wolfordd@cableone.net Jason Marshall (103) Jessica E Grand Master of the 1st Veil 1 Saint James Pl Chickasha, OK (H) (O) jasonmarshall@cox.net John F. Carter (11) 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Madill, OK Carter5807@gmail.com E. Grand Sentinel Don Whitman (50) Pam E Grand Chaplain RR2, Box 6750 Vic, OK donwhitman@gmail.com 9

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11 M E ROBERT G. DAVIS GRAND HIGH PRIEST Robert G. Davis was born in the Masonic hospital in Cherokee, Oklahoma on April 13, His father was a farmer/rancher by occupation and this was the culture in which Brother Davis was raised, graduating from high school in His father was an active Freemason as well as an Odd Fellow, and his mother was active in the adoptive orders of both fraternal societies. His sister, who was only a year older, was an active Rainbow girl. Thus, Robert spent a lot of time hanging out in fraternal halls as a boy. He does not remember a time when he was not going to be a Freemason. Robert enrolled at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater as his college of choice. It was a land grant institution and his older brother was finishing his last year in the school of Veterinary Medicine there, while his sister was in her second year in vocal music. During the summer, Robert helped his father with farming, and worked for the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, engineering ponds, waterways and terraces in the county, laying out and checking the same when completed. He also worked for a dirt contractor during the school term, laying underground cable to residential areas in Stillwater. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics in 1971, he was awarded a graduate research assistantship in the area of econometrics in rural and regional economic development, and graduated with a Masters in Science in Economics in 1973, concentrating on Econometrics, Macroeconomics and the Economics of the Public Sector. He was a member of the research team that created an econometric model for measuring the multiplier effects of increases in employment, productivity and income in one sector of the Oklahoma economy on all other sectors. The model was adopted and used for economic development planning and forecasting in the state of Oklahoma. Robert met the love of his life while at Stillwater and married Sharon Kay Julian of Oklahoma City on December 27, Sharon s father was a home builder; her mother was a teacher. Sharon holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Education, with certificates in Learning Disabilities and Remedial Reading. She is now a retired school teacher herself. They have raised two daughters, Karina and Lindsey, and presently have 5 grandchildren. Before graduation, Robert was hired as the regional planner of the Northern Oklahoma Development Association, headquartered in Enid, a city of 50,000 population. While completing his thesis, he developed and wrote comprehensive community plans for cities and towns in northwest and north central Oklahoma; and wrote many public grants benefitting communities between 1972 and He was hired as the Community Development Director for the City of Enid in 1975, and administered all planning programs, zoning and land use regulations and construction and property codes for that city. He served as the Secretary of the Metro area planning commission. In 1980, he was appointed Assistant City Manager, coordinating the administration of all departments of the City and served as the public and media relations officer, and served on a number of community boards and committees. He developed annual budgets and capital improvement programs for the city. In 1985, he was appointed by the City Commission as the City Manager of Enid, and worked as City Manager until he was offered a position in October, 1986 as the General Secretary of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Bodies and its Foundation. He has worked in that capacity to the present time. Robert was raised in Corinthian Lodge #307, the lodge of his father s, in Cherokee, Oklahoma. After moving to Enid, he joined Garfield Lodge #501, served the chairs; and as 11

12 Master in When he moved to Guthrie, he joined Albert Pike Lodge #162, and served as its Master in He is an A Certificate Lecturer in the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. He has served the Grand Lodge as a DDGM, and was the Grand Chaplain in He organized a traditional practices lodge in 2003, and served as the charter Master of Guildhall Lodge #553. In addition, he belongs to the York Rite Bodies in Stillwater and India Temple Shrine in Oklahoma City. He is a KYCH, having also served the East in Stillwater Chapter No. 14, RAM, Council No. 50, C.M., and St. John s Commandery No. 8. He was exalted in Guthrie Chapter No. 6, greeted in Guthrie Council No. 48, and knighted in Guthrie Commandery No. 1. He is a 33 Mason, and recipient of the Grand Cross. He has been employed by the Scottish Rite in Oklahoma for 29 years. In addition to serving as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, he is a Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. Robert has also been honored to receive the General Grand Chapter s Ephriam Kirby Award, and the General Grand Council s Columbian Award for service to Masonry. He serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Masonic Charity Foundation. He is a Past Sovereign of St. Omar Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Past Sovereign Master of Father Murrow Council No. Ten, Allied Masonic Degrees, and Past Governor of the Oklahoma York Rite College #75. He is a Past Prior of Oklahoma Priory No 9, Past Master of the Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters of Oklahoma, Past President of the Order of High Priesthood, Past Chief of Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons, and Past Preceptor of the Joseph of Arimathea Tabernacle No IV, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests in Oklahoma. He is the Chief Adept of the Oklahoma College of Masonic Rosicrucians. Nationally, he is a Past Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees in the United States; he serves on the Education Committee of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, the Masonic Education and Research Committee and Rituals and Ritualistic Matters Committee of the United Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Scottish Rite Research Society. He is a Past President of the Masonic Restoration Foundation and serves on the Steering Committee of the Masonic Information Center of the United States. He is a Founding Fellow of The Masonic Society, Past President and Fellow of the International Philalethes Society, and served from 2003 to 2014 as the editor of the High Council publications of Masonic Rosicrucians. He is a Past Sovereign Master of the Nine Muses Council No. 13 in Washington, D.C. Robert is well known both in the areas of Masonic Research and Masonic Renewal. For his work in Masonic Renewal, he was awarded the Paul Horn Memorial Medal by the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. He was the first person to receive this highest award of that state who is not a Past Grand Master. In 1999, he was selected to receive the Grand Master s Award of the Grand Lodge of Kansas (the highest honor given by that Grand Lodge) for his work in Masonic Leadership. In 2008, he received the Duane Anderson Award for Excellence in Masonic Knowledge from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. In 2014, he was elected the 103 rd Blue Friar in Washington DC. Davis also holds the Cross of Honor and the Legion of Honor in DeMolay and is an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of the International Order of DeMolay. While serving in the City Management and City Planning professions, and as a director of the Scottish Rite, he has also enjoyed an extensive career in community volunteerism and board participation across a wide range of public and private non-profit organizations; including Board of Director positions with United Way, Chambers of Commerce, 12

13 Community Industrial Foundations, Economic Development organizations, civic clubs, arts and humanities councils, summer youth arts boards, childhood literacy organizations, eldercare, mentally handicapped group home boards, home health care planning committees, public transportation authority, community traffic committee, park board, library board, city futures committee and central business district committees. He has also served in almost every capacity as a church volunteer. In Guthrie, Davis is past president of the Guthrie Education Foundation and the Lions Club. He has served two terms on the City Council of the City of Guthrie, where he was Chairman of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Guthrie Industrial Development Authority. He currently is the Chair of the Fee and Rate Structure Advisory Committee to the city council. At the state level, he has served on the Solid Waste Management Committee for the Department of Health; the Technical Advisory committee of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation; the State Arts Council Grants Review Board; and has served as the Governor s delegate to the Congress for Arts and Humanities. He has also been a presenter at several Volunteer Oklahoma conferences on the subject of fundraising for non-profit organizations, grant writing and board communications. In addition to being employed with the Guthrie Scottish Rite, Davis is also a freelance writer and a grant writer for governmental entities, Native American tribes, and non-profits. Robert is a nationally known Masonic writer and speaker and has travelled extensively across the United States in sharing Masonic light with others. He is the author of the Companion Adept of the Temple education program for the York Rite Sovereign College. He is a contributing author of the Capitular Masonry Education Course with Piers Vaughn, the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of New York. He recently completed a book on the lineage of American Masonic ritual entitled The Mason s Words: the History and Evolution of the American Masonic Ritual, and is the author of Understanding Manhood in America: Freemasonry s enduring Quest for the Mature Masculine, focusing on the fraternal quest for the ideal in masculinity. 13

14 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS DISTRICT 1 John L. Logan Elk City Chapter No Kirkland Ridge Woodward Chapter No. 72 Edmond, OK jllogan33@gmail.com DISTRICT 2 Don E. Wolford (60) Lawton Chapter No Polk St. Altus Chapter No. 60. Altus, OK (H) (C) wolfordd@cableone.net DISTRICT 3 Daniel Christopher Stillwater Chapter No Catfish Dr. Cimarron Valley No. 81 Ponca City, OK Olivet Chapter No (H) (C) dannsandy@poncacity.net DISTRICT 4 Michael Megeath Tulsa Chapter No E. 99 th St Bartlesville No. 55 Tulsa, OK mtmegeath@aol.com DISTRICT 5 Jason Marshall Capitol Hill No Saint James Place Norman No. 24 Chickasha, OK Veritas No jasonmarshall@cox.net DISTRICT 6 John Christopher Guthrie No N. Horseshoe Dr. Cyrus No. 7 Guthrie, OK jrchristopher@cox.net 14

15 DISTRICT 7 John Allford Muskogee Chapter No. 3 PO Box 609 Indian No. 1 McAlester OK jallford@mcalesterscottishrite.org DISTRICT 8 John Carter Texoma No W. Lillie Blvd. Ardmore No.11 Madill, OK carter5807@gmail.com GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution] CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) John L. Logan (52) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (32) E 83rd St N. #101, Owasso, OK ( ) Kent Israel (50) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) WORK AND RETURNS Gary A. Davis (81) Chmn W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (24) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (52) 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (50) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn Leslie Dr., Del City, OK ( ) Gary A. Odendahl (14) E 840 Rd, Carney, OK ( ) John D. Church (60) 1425 Concord Ln, Altus, OK ( ) CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn 3509 N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (52) N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) Tim Israel (50) W. 7 th Pl., Elk City, OK ( ) 15

16 FINANCE Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Chmn N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (50) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD (Commandery) John L. Logan Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) (Council) Michael J. Megeath 6815 E. 99 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) (Chapter) Charles Stuckey 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE James E. Smyrl (52) N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) JURISPRUDENCE Robert R. Rolseth (52) Chmn 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) ALL PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS MEMBERSHIP Robert R. Rolseth (52) Chmn 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) CENTRAL REGION Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Brad Rickelman (14) - N.CENT. REGION 5216 W. 2 nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Marvin Fletcher (52) - N.E. REGION S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Mike Sexton (1) - S.E. REGION 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK ( ) John Carter (11) - S.CENT. REGION 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK ( ) Bobby Laws (60) - WESTERN REGION N. Hudson St., Altus, OK ( ) TRIENNIAL Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) Tim Israel (50) W. 7 th Pl., Elk City, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (52) N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) YORK RITE COORDINATION Donald G. Jones (24) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK ( ) Robert G. Davis (14) 411 E. Noble Ave., Guthrie, OK ( ) Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. (7) 3509 N. Evans Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) 16

17 YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION 2014 Tim Israel President (vacant) Neal D. Leech Gary A. Davis, Secretary Elwood M. Isaacs SPECIAL COMMITTEES DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (81) Chmn W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Tim Israel (50) W. 7 th Pl., Elk City, OK ( ) Marvin Fletcher (52) 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION David A. Ray (32) Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) MURROW AWARD Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (24) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (81) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) BRONZE MEDAL- MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Robert G. Davis (14) Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok ( ) Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (81) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) NECROLOGY Don Whitman (50) RR 2, Box 6750, Vici, OK ( ) OK MASON Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok ( ) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE L. Erik Stuckey (25) - Chmn W. 35th PL., Sand Springs, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( ) Tim Israel (50) 2018 W. 7 th Pl, Elk City, OK ( ) YOUTH AMBASSADOR Marvin Fletcher (52) 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Patrick Couch (52) W. 16th, Owasso, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (50) Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) 17

18 WEBMASTER John Christopher (48) N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK ( ) (C) ( ) (H) jrchristopher@cox.net ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (50) 3106 S. Highway 6, Elk City, OK ( ) Caleb Finch (103) 408 Timber Ridge Rd., Edmond, OK ( ) Bob Rolseth (52) 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH Robert R. Rolseth (52) Chmn 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) All Members of the MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON PLACE L. Eric Stuckey (14) - Chmn- 703 W. 35 th Pl, Sand Springs, OK ( ) Trasen Akers (101) Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) David Ray (24) Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Steven P. Guerrero Jr. (24) 1107 SW 24 th St., Moore, OK ( ) Matthew D. McGee (25) 228 Westbury Road, Ponca City, OK ( ) 2015 REGIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Larry D. White (52) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (50) PO Box 683, Elk City, OK ( ) OTHER PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION James E. Smyrl (52) - Pres N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) Tim Israel (50) - 1st VP W. 7 th Pl., Elk City, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) SW 24th St., Moore, OK ( ) Matthew D. McGee (25) Westbury Rd., Ponca City, OK ( ) 18

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20 20 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA At The One Hundred Twenty Sixth Annual Convocation Held at Norman, Oklahoma April 24, 2015 There being a constitutional number of Chapters represented to form a quorum, the One- Hundred-Twenty Sixth Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma was opened in due form at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, Oklahoma at 8:00 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2015, with Companion Robert G. Davis, M E Grand High Priest, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places: Most Excellent Grand High Priest... Robert G. Davis Right Excellent Grand King......Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Right Excellent Grand Scribe..... James R. Taylor, Jr. Right Excellent Grand Treasurer... Elwood M. Isaacs Right Excellent Grand Secretary Gary A. Davis Right Excellent Grand Capt Of Host Kent M. Israel Excellent Grand Principle Sojourner... John L. Logan Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain.....John Christopher Excellent Grand Master Of The 3rd Veil...Michael J. Megeath Excellent Grand Master Of The 2 nd Veil...Don E. Wolford Excellent Grand Master Of The 1 st Veil...John D. Allford for Jason Marshall Excellent Grand Sentinel......John F. Carter Excellent Grand Chaplin... Robert G. Davis for Don H. Whitman The Grand Chapter was opened in ample form and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by M E Robert G. Davis, Grand High Priest.. All the Officers were present except as noted above. The Grand High Priest appointed Companions Charles Stuckey, Robert R. Rolseth, and Timothy P. Israel as tellers. Distinguished members were asked to retire and the following were introduced and received in proper form: Companions James H. Hodge, R E General Grand Scribe and Representative for Edmund D. Harrison, M E General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., Int'l, C. David Williams, III, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Kansas and Past M I Grand Master of the Grand Council C.M. of Kansas, Wayne Price, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Kansas, Orville O'Neill, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Texas and M I Grand Master Grand Council C.M. of Texas, E. William Whittaker, Grand Representative of OK near New York and Past Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. of New York, Timothy J. Riley, Grand Secretary and Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Louisiana, Timothy J. Riley, Jr., Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Louisiana,, Dr. John H. Siscel, III, Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Missouri, Charles Stuttle, Past Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. of Arkansas and South Central Region Deputy General Grand Council of C.M. International and Personal Representative of George C. Sellars, M P Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council C.M. International, Sir Knight Andre Stevenson, Jr., R E Grand Commander, Grand Commandery K.T. of Louisiana, Sir Knight T. Michael Fegan, R E Department Commander, South Central Department, Grand Encampment

21 Knights Templar U.S.A., and personal representative of the Sir Knight David D. Goodwin, M E Grand Master Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A., Joe R. Manning, Jr., Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Southern Jurisdiction, Oklahoma, and Past Grand Masters of Oklahoma, M W Joe R. Manning, Jr., M W Bobby L. Laws, M W Gary A. Davis, M W Robert T. Shipe, and M W Charles L. Stuckey. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT Charles L. Stuckey Elwood M. Isaacs David A. Ray Newell K. Barker James E. Smyrl Bobby L. Carter Timothy P. Israel Donnie G. Higginbotham John E. King Robert R. Rolseth Donald G. Jones The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed all the above Past Grand High Priests and thanked them for their support. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT John L. Logan - District No. 1 Don E. Wolford - District No. 2 Absent - District No. 3 Michael Megeath - District No. 4 Absent. - District No. 5 John Christopher - District No. 6 John Allford - District No. 7 John Carter District No. 8 The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. No comments. CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS REPRESENTED The Grand High Priest requested a roll call of the Constituent Chapters. He extended to them a cordial welcome. Out of 18 Chapters, 11 were represented by the High Priest, King, or Scribe. They are as follows: Guthrie No. 6 Cyrus No. 7 Ardmore No. 11 Stillwater No. 14 Lawton No. 44 Tulsa No. 52 Altus No. 60 Woodward No. 72 Cimarron Valley No. 81 Capitol Hill No. 101 Veritas No

22 22 APPROVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIFTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings. Motion prevailed. ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST 126TH GRAND SESSION To the Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, Distinguished Guests, and Companions All: It is my distinct privilege to welcome you to this 125th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. To our distinguished guests, I thank you for being present and hope that you enjoy your time with us as we carry out the business of our York Rite Bodies over the next two days. To all my companions, it has been a singular honor to serve the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons as your Grand High Priest this past year. I extend a warm welcome to all who are present today. I hope our sessions will meet your expectations, and pray that our fraternal hand of brotherhood has been extended in your favor in every respect. When I began my participation in Masonry over four decades ago, I did not dream of holding an office, of becoming a Masonic leader, or even of making Masonry a way of life. I certainly did not envision ever becoming what some of my friends claim, with a degree of sarcasm, a titled man. I came to Masonry because my father was a Mason. I became a Mason to honor him. If the organization was good enough for my father, it was good enough for me. I also joined because I had made a study of Freemasonry long before I was old enough to be a member. My father had one Masonic book in his library, and that was Albert Pike s Morals & Dogma. I read it for the first time when I was in the 7th Grade. I must admit I did not comprehend 80% of its contents at that time. But I thought it was the most important book I had ever read! I could at least understand that this man was informing me that Freemasonry would teach me what it means to be a good man; what is required of a man to live respected, how a man should think about his life, and what he wants to make of his life. So, you see, I had decided when I was barely out of puberty that Freemasonry would be my guide to becoming a Man. After all, my father was a good man. I just assumed that he was good, at least in part, because he had read Morals & Dogma. It turned out he had not. I was crushed. But I kept studying it because it was the only Masonic book I knew. Then, when I finally joined the fraternity during the summer of my 21st year, I discovered the reason my father was such a good man was that he surrounded himself with good men. He was a Mason and his friends were Masons. I began to see that we become the right kind of men together. In the end, it is the lessons we are taught in Masonry, and the men we are around in Masonry, that marks our organization as a way of life for all of us. We are on a pilgrimage together to distinguish ourselves from the community. And to learn what we can. I have indeed been fortunate to have met so many outstanding men in my life. The Masons of my father s era made quite an impression on me as a young man. And, although all of these men are now gone, their influence lives in me. They still remind me that we can each make an impression on the young men we meet in our lodges, chapters, councils, commanderies, and consistories. I still get a bit of that old feeling every time we meet

23 together. That is the power of Masonic traditions. May we always strive to carry them to the generations that follow. GRAND OFFICERS One of the great joys of being in any Grand line is the relationship our officers have together as we travel and meet each other on the road in our Chapter visitations and many Masonic happenings. I appreciate those who travelled with me over the past year as I made the official Grand Chapter visits. I thank you for your support of the business that we brought to Royal Arch Masonry this year and I pray that the few things we introduced and accomplished will live on in the practices of our Royal art this next year and in the future. I thank each of you for agreeing to serve our Grand Chapter. Whatever success we had, you added to it. If I have not communicated enough, I apologize. I appreciate all of you and your work for the good of our Order. Report of the Necrology Committee The iron tongue of Time has called fifty-four (54) of our members to that House not made with Hands since our last Grand Chapter session. We are saddened to lose them, but our fraternity is better for having known them. I am sure they raised the spirit of Masonry in positive ways to those who were particularly close to them. They will be missed. Dispensations and Requests June 28 I was privileged to be present and open the Tulsa Chapter No. 52 in ample form on the occasion of their summer regional conferral program held on June 28, However, I was unable to attend the conferral of the Royal Arch Degree during the afternoon. Thus, in accordance with Article II, Section 1(m) of the General Laws, I issued a dispensation to the Grand Scribe, Jim Taylor, to close the Chapter on said June 28, 2014 in ample form. Oct 30 In accordance with Article 2, Section 1(c)(1) of the General Laws of the Grand Chapter, I issued a dispensation to Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to allow Tulsa Chapter to hold its annual election of officers on November 17, 2014 instead of December 15, 2014 so that the officers and members might hold a joint installation for the Tulsa York Rite Bodies on December 13, Actions Appointments and Changes of Grand Representatives One of the oldest traditions of American Freemasonry is a provision which exists in the constitutions and laws of Grand Bodies that makes available a system of jointly appointed Grand Representatives across jurisdictions. This system enables informal communication to occur between Grand Bodies through individuals who have been jointly appointed and sanctioned to represent their respective Bodies in sharing information and happenings of Masonic significance on a global scale. For decades upon decades the information reported to Grand Bodies through their appointed representatives offered the fraternity a collective voice in the national and international ethos and priorities of its governance. Regrettably, in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, this important communication tool, while provided for in Article 5 of the General laws, has not been formally encouraged or recognized in recent years. The roll call of Grand Representatives has even been removed from the Annual Proceedings of the Grand Chapter. Is it any wonder that we receive few, if any, reports of what is happening in Royal Arch Masonry around the world! 23

24 In an effort to mitigate this lack of attention and encourage a return to annual reporting of our Grand Representatives, I was pleased to commission the following companions as Grand Representatives to Oklahoma near their Grand Jurisdiction. Wyoming Donald Eugene Wolford Nebraska John Francis Carter Texas John L. Logan Colorado John Christopher Massachusetts Michael Hampton Ireland Robert G. Davis Washington Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. South Dakota Kenton M. Israel Maryland Robert T. Shipe Georgia James R. Taylor Arkansas Johnnie D. Allford Other Appointments The Grand York Rite website is a vehicle of great pride to those active in Oklahoma York Rite. It is particularly noted for its clean look and its focus on providing information about what the York Rite is, how its degrees and orders are structured, and the principle teachings and traditions that are represented in our system of higher Masonic degrees. The joint efforts of Robert Cook, Dan Hanttula, and Guy Bingham have collectively made the Oklahoma York Rite website one of the most respected in the country. However, attention to the website has been seriously delayed over the past two years. I was informed by those who follow these things closely that our website had not been updated since The current Grand officers were not even listed on the site as late as January, To exacerbate the problem further, I was receiving calls from presiding officers of other states inquiring about our 2015 Grand Session. They had observed there was no information on our site regarding the sessions. I discussed the situation with our webmaster and was informed that his present employer had him so busy he could not find the time to give our website the attention it deserved. On January 26, 2015, in accordance with Article 3, Section 1(m) of the General Laws, I appointed Companion and Sir Knight John Christopher as the webmaster for the Grand York Rite Bodies of Oklahoma. Companion Christopher is a webmaster for Edmond Lodge #37, and gives the websites he manages constant attention. I was relieved and elated at how quickly he was able to bring our site up to date. Awards The awards which are offered through our General Laws and the General Grand Chapter are worthy recognitions for those among us who have distinguished themselves in York Rite Masonry, or in meritorious service to our fraternity at large. Several of these will be presented at our Grand Session banquet, including the Joseph Samuel Murrow award for meritorious service; the General Grand Chapter Bronze Medal for meritorious service to Royal Arch Masonry; and the prestigious Ephraim Kirby award for exemplary service to Freemasonry. I wish to congratulate those companions who will be so recognized. Each recipient makes a singular difference to the progress we are making in Capitular Masonry. 24

25 Membership Recognitions I had the privilege of presenting a 50 yr. certificate to companion Ceford W. Caster, a member of Woodward Chapter No. 72, in a special dinner and ceremony held prior to Woodward s annual Commandery Inspection. The celebration was attended by Companion Caster s daughter, grandchildren and several great grandchildren. In reviewing Companion Caster s life, it was obvious that our brother was well loved by his family and his community. Membership Incentives A regular influx of new members is required for any Masonic organization to have a life that goes beyond one generation. I am very pleased that the Grand York Rite Bodies have made membership recruitment a much higher priority over the past few years. Our organization and its efforts are starting to pay dividends to our local Chapters. We have created regional membership directors and appointed a number of York Rite representatives within the active blue lodges in Oklahoma. There are a growing number of lodges that have York Rite brochures and information available to their members. Our annual Grand Master s Festival is now attracting more new members to the York Rite in one day than any other appendant Body of Masonry in Oklahoma. Our goal of conducting regional York Rite conferral programs two times per year has shown good progress over the past year. In addition to the northeast region, the central Oklahoma region can now confer the degrees and orders. These two metropolitan areas enable us to enjoy unparalleled annual growth in membership. At the time information had to be submitted for the preprints, I was not aware that any recommendations for awards have been submitted to the Grand Secretary. Regardless, it is an honor to recognize those companions who have worked the hardest this year to promote membership the Chapter s recruitment goals. You know who you are, and we are deeply in your debt. April 25 May 2 May 6 May Visitations and Travel I attended the Grand York Rite Annual sessions, and was installed as Grand High Priest. I attended the All-Masonic Day held in Guthrie and was introduced as the Grand High Priest at the meeting of the Oklahoma York Rite College No. 75. I attended the District of Columbia Lodge of Perfection meeting in Washington, DC, where I was invited to speak on how Masonic ritual serves as a guide to every man s journey to the mature masculine soul. I was introduced not only as a long term Valley Secretary in the Southern Jurisdiction, but also as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and the Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States. I traveled to the Missouri Grand York Rite Sessions held in Kansas City, where I was introduced as the Grand High Priest of Oklahoma. I met many distinguished companions there, and had the opportunity to meet privately with M E Ted Harrison, General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. We discussed the proposed resolutions which were to be presented at the General Grand Chapter session in Buffalo, and the report of the resolutions committee regarding proposed per capita tax increases that would affect our Grand Bodies. We had a candid discussion on Oklahoma s position relative to these matters. I left Missouri much concerned about how Oklahoma might respond to the pending per

26 capital increases, as well as future increases expected from the General Grand Chapter. May 22 I traveled to Woodward for my official visit with Woodward Chapter No. 72, and enjoyed the companionship arranged by High Priest Troy Collier. I closed the Chapter in ample form. May 24 The first quarterly meeting of the Grand Chapter Officers was held at the Guthrie Scottish Rite temple. I welcomed the officers, District Deputies, and Committee men present. I distributed a Capitular Education course that had initially been authored by my friend, Piers Vaughn, Grand High Priest of New York, for use by the Companions there. He sent me a copy for review and I asked him if I could add to it and amend it so that it could be an Oklahoma version of the work, and he agreed. I reviewed the form, price and group study approach with my Grand officers and informed them I would be promoting Capitular education as a group study throughout my year. I asked the Grand Officers if they would be willing to help me facilitate such study programs that may be scheduled. I developed an instructor s guide for this purpose. I also informed the officers I would like to conduct six Royal Arch festive boards over the course of the year. A script had been written for that purpose and I intended to give this script to each of the High Priests I visited in hope a festive board might become a tradition of their Chapter. These are festivals with toasts and are intended to be social events conducted in private rooms of dining establishments. Master Masons are welcome to attend. I announced the dates of the regional Chapter conferrals and the prospect promotion program we would implement with these regional events. I gave a report on the progress of digitizing the Grand Chapter and Grand Council member database which our Grand King had diligently been working on in conjunction with the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. I also discussed the situation with General Grand Chapter s proposed capita tax increase, analyzed the financial impact of this tax, and outlined a plan to solicit life memberships in General Grand Chapter between now and October 1. I asked the Grand Officers their opinion on calling a special session of the Grand Chapter for the purpose getting authorization to expend the funds necessary to buy every perpetual member in Oklahoma a life member in the General Grand Chapter. They concurred a special session should be called. I announced the chapter visitation dates for the year and we discussed the Grand Master s field day scheduled for August 23 in Oklahoma City. June 10 I was invited to give the Jack Ball lecture at the San Antonio Scottish Rite and was introduced by the Texas Grand High Priest, M E Reese Harrison, as both the Grand High Priest of Oklahoma and the Sovereign Grand Master. We wore our Grand High Priest Aprons at the assembly. June 12 The Central Oklahoma Degree Conferral teams met in Guthrie to confer the MM, PM, and MEM degrees. This was the first of a regularly scheduled regional degree conferral program that will take place in central Oklahoma. I welcomed the new companions and closed the Chapter in ample form. June 14 I journeyed to Waco TX to attend the Texas AMD Association s annual assembly. I was formally received and brought greetings on behalf of the Grand Council. The Grand officers of the Grand Chapter of Texas were introduced, and I was also introduced as the Grand High Priest as they were 26

27 July 19 June 20 June introduced. I met with the Grand High Priest of Texas and discussed the reasons Texas has opted not to belong to the General Grand Chapter. I conferred the Installed Master s Degree on those who were eligible with the assistance of Companion Jerry Kirby, Grand Superintendent of North Texas, acting as marshal. I conferred the ceremony of reception on all candidates and then delivered the keynote address before the assembly. The Councils represented conferred six of the Degrees and all parts were exceptionally delivered by capable ritualists. It was an honor to install the officers of the Texas AMD Association. The Grand Chapter officers met with the Grand Council officers in Eufaula to discuss calling a special session of our Bodies jointly to consider an amendment to the budgets regarding purchasing life memberships in the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council. A good discussion was held, and it became clear there was an issue before our Grand Bodies that could not be easily dismissed. I very much appreciate the cooperation I received from M I Marvin Chamberlin, who presided over the meeting. I traveled to Midwest City to make my official visitation with Capitol Hill Chapter No I was cordially greeted by Trasen Akers, High Priest, and his officers. I discussed the possibility of a special session to be called later in the summer and introduced the chapter to the capitular education course. I then presented the chapter with the Royal Arch Festive Board script and requested they consider conducting a festive board from time to time. I closed the chapter in ample form. The Central Oklahoma Chapter Degree Team conferred the Royal Arch degree at Cyrus Chapter No. 7. It was an excellent conferral and we had the chance to spend some time discussing the meaning of the Royal Arch with the newly exalted companions. I closed the chapter in ample form. June 28 I attended the Tulsa regional York Rite conferral day at Tulsa Chapter No. 52 under the able leadership of the High Priest, Marvin Fletcher. I was formally received and spoke to the newly exalted companions at the close of the degree. I closed the Chapter in ample form. After the festival, the Grand officers present for both the Chapter and the Council met in the dining room of the Chapter and agreed to call a special session of both Grand Bodies, to be held in August, for the purpose of requesting an amendment to the budgets of our respective Grand Bodies. Aug 9 The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Oklahoma met in a special convocation held at Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36 at 4:00 pm for the purpose of considering a motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to the 2014 Grand Chapter budget in the amount of $12,925 to purchase life memberships for all existing perpetual chapter members in Oklahoma. The purpose of the proposed action was to prevent our chapters from being held accountable for the $3 per capita tax in perpetuity after October 1. I opened the Grand Chapter in ample form and then explained to the companions the purpose of the called convocation, a statement of facts, and a request of the delegates to vote on the matter at hand. A roll call of representatives was made to determine a quorum. I called for the report of the finance committee in accordance with Article 3, Section 2(c) of the General Laws. I asked the Grand Treasurer to give a report on the financial condition of the Grand

28 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 18 Aug Chapter. I requested the Grand King and chairman of the finance committee to advise the delegates regarding the financial impact of the matter before them. I called for a motion and requested a paper ballot. The delegates approved the supplemental appropriation with only 4 dissenting votes. I thanked everyone for their time and sacrifice in attending, and then closed the Grand Chapter in ample form. I made my official visitation to Muskogee Chapter No. 3, under the able direction of High Priest Scott Percyfield. The companions did a fine job of opening their chapter in ritual form. I discussed our education program for the year and left the chapter a copy of the festive board script. I also announced the upcoming Grand Master s field day and encouraged their attendance. I closed the chapter in ample form. I made my official visit to Guthrie Chapter No. 6. High Priest John Christopher opened the chapter in regular form. I outlined the capitular education program and asked the companions to consider making a group study of the degree, and offered to facilitate the program. I handed out the festive board script and closed the chapter in ample form. I journeyed to Tulsa Chapter No. 52 for my official visitation. As expected, the Tulsa companions did an exemplary job of opening under the direction of Marvin Fletcher, High Priest. I discussed education and encouraged them to conduct festive boards in the metro area several times a year. I closed the chapter in ample form. I traveled to Altus for an official visit with Altus Chapter No. 60. A good attendance is always expected at Altus and this evening was no exception. High Priest John Church was an excellent host and the chapter visit was quite enjoyable. I closed the chapter in ample form. Aug 23 I attended the Grand Master s Field Day held at Oklahoma City No. 36 honoring M W Ron Chambers. The Grand Master is a special friend of the York Rite as he has conferred the Past Master s Degree for a long time and was kind enough to do it again at the festival honoring him. I opened Cyrus Chapter in ample form and the degrees of the chapter were exemplified to 43 candidates. I was privileged to offer education between each of the degrees. This program has been well received in the past few years and I firmly believe it enhances the meaning and value of the York Rite experience for our new companions. Our Grand King, Clyde Schoolfield, does an excellent job at arranging the settings and props for each degree. We are fortunate to have Oklahoma City Lodge #36 because its construction and layout lends itself so well for the work of the York Rite. It was a privilege to personally participate in the Royal Arch Degree. At the close of the chapter degrees, I closed the chapter in ample form. It was a remarkably productive day for our membership recruitment team and program. Aug 27 I made my official visit to Cyrus Chapter No. 7 under the direction of High Priest Kent Israel. A nice meal was provided by the chapter and the education program I outlined was well received by the chapter. I distributed the festive board material and then closed the chapter in ample form. Cyrus Chapter No. 7 has exalted a number of new Royal Arch Masons over the past three years and it has a lot of success in activating its new members. The chapter is

29 growing and offers a fine example of what can be done to make meetings interesting and worthy of a man s time. Sept 5 I journeyed to Norman to make an official visit to Veritas Chapter No. 103 under the direction of High Priest Joey Harrison. Companion Harrison had moved out of state and the chapter was opened by Daniel Foerster. The chapter did an excellent job with its opening and embraced the education program discussed during the meeting. I closed in ample form, after which a festive board was held at a downtown eatery. Sept I attended the 79 th annual conclave of the Convent General, Knights York of the Cross of Honor held in Philadelphia PA. I was formally introduced by the Grand Master General, Matt Dupee, PSGM, as Sovereign Grand Master of AMD in the magnificent Pennsylvania Grand Lodge building. It is a rare thing for national Masonic organizations to be permitted to meet in the Philadelphia Temple. It was a rare treat. Sept I attended the Triennial Session of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International held in conjunction with the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons in the historic city of Buffalo, NY. Edward Harrison, General Grand High Priest, presided. It was a grand assembly of Royal Arch Masons; and was especially surprising and gratifying to meet companions in the halls and meeting rooms whom I have known for a number of years. It reinforced for me how close the family of Freemasonry is at a national level. Oct 4 I attended the opening ceremonies of the Scottish Rite Reunion held in Guthrie and was received and introduced as Grand High Priest. As this is my home Valley, I was reminded throughout the weekend how valuable Masonic unity is in Oklahoma. I am proud that the York Rite is invited to have a York Rite promotion booth at all of our Scottish Rite reunions Oct 8 I was honored to be recognized and sit with the High Priest, Scribe and King of Tulsa Chapter No. 52 for the first Royal Arch Festive Board to be held in Oklahoma using the script that we have provided to our chapters. The event was held in a private room at Baxter s Interurban restaurant and a special treat for everyone was that Edmond Harrison, immediate Past General Grand High Priest was our guest speaker for the evening. I was privileged to take M E Companion Harrison on a tour of the Guthrie Scottish Rite temple the following day. I express my deep appreciation to the Tulsa Bodies for organizing such a great social event for our Tulsa companions. Oct 14 I journeyed to Ponca City to make my official visitation with Olivet chapter No. 25, under the able leadership of Bobby Jorgenson. As expected, a fine meal was prepared at the Ponca lodge and the chapter did an exemplary job with its ritual opening and conduct of the meeting. I discussed capitular education and distributed the festive board script for their future use. I closed the chapter in ample form. It is always good to be with the Ponca City companions. Oct 18 I attended the opening ceremonies of the Scottish Rite Reunion held in McAlester and was received and introduced as Grand High Priest. It was good to see so many of our active companions in southeast Oklahoma during the weekend. Again, Masonic unity is so prevalent in Oklahoma. It is a joy to be active in all the Bodies of Masonry. 29

30 Oct Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 27 Oct 30 Nov 4 Nov 8 Nov 15 I attended the annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Texas as Grand High Priest of Oklahoma. Reese L. Harrison, Jr., was conducting the session as the Grand High Priest of Texas. I have known Brother Harrison for a long time and it was a special thing to share the same statewide Masonic office with him in the same year. He has been a good mentor and friend. I attended a Royal Arch Festive Board held in a private room of the Hefner Grill in Oklahoma City. The room was packed with Royal Arch Masons and I was privileged to be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. It was the first time that I presided over a festive board using the script that I brought to Oklahoma from New York. The Grand Master of Masons in Oklahoma was in attendance. It was an exceptional social evening for the Royal Arch companions, and I hope that this becomes an annual event in our central Oklahoma metropolitan area. I attended the opening ceremonies of the Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest. It is always a pleasure to participate in Tulsa Masonic activities. I have come to know so many brothers from northeast Oklahoma on my Masonic travels. It was another great Masonic weekend. I journeyed to McAlester for an official visitation with Indian Chapter No 1 and was greeted by the High Priest Michael Sexton. A nice meal was provided for the evening and the ritual opening was well performed. In addition to the education materials made available to the chapter, I discussed the opportunity that we had to organize a regional conferral program in southeast Oklahoma due to the growing interest in York Rite Masonry, and the progress being made in the Texoma Chapter as one of McAlester s partner Bodies. I closed the chapter in ample form. It was another fine evening of York Rite Masonry. I was a special joy to travel to Woodward to facilitate the first group study program on Capitular Masonry held in Oklahoma. The companions at Woodward came prepared and we had a meaningful conversation about the history and some of the deeper meanings of the Mark Master, Past Master, and the Most Excellent Master Degrees. I personally thank my Woodward companions for embracing this new program of the Grand Chapter, and I will always remember them as the first to step up to the plate to change how we do things in capitular Masonry in Oklahoma. I journeyed to Elk City for an official visit with Elk City Chapter No. 50 and was received by High Priest Gerald Stegall. Elk City always does things well and this evening was no exception. We had a good chapter discussion, after which I closed the chapter in ample form. It is always a pleasure to be in Elk City. Their York Rite heritage is a special thing. I attended the Annual Communication of the M W Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of the state of Oklahoma and was formally received and introduced by M W Ron Chambers. I attended the All Masonic Day held at the Eastern Star Temple in Guthrie and was introduced at the Oklahoma York Rite College meeting as Grand High Priest. This is always such a good day for the York Rite in Oklahoma. It is not 30

31 only a way that we can keep the smaller York Rite Bodies alive and well, but it is such a fine reunion of York Rite companions and knights. Dec 2 I traveled to Lawton for my official visit with Lawton Chapter No. 24 and was received and greeted the High Priest Brian Ragain. After a nice meal, the chapter was opened and I was invited to the east. We had a good discussion regarding education and the possibility of working toward a regional conferral program with Altus and Elk City. The companions seemed optimistic that they could do their share toward a regional conferral program. I closed the chapter in ample form. Dec 5 I journeyed to Norman to make my official visit to Norman Chapter No. 24 under the able leadership of High Priest John Turner. It was an excellent evening, with good ritual work and good dialogue in the meeting about the programs of the York Rite. I left a copy of the festive board script with the chapter and closed in ample form. Dec 6 I journeyed to Rochester, MN and gave a speech to a group of Rochester Masons at an historic downtown Hotel. The occasion was formal, the setting elegant, and the fraternalism outstanding. I was accorded the honor of being both the Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of AMD and the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in Oklahoma. I thanked the companions for their warm hospitality on this cold winter night in Minnesota. Dec 9 I returned to Woodward chapter No 72 for the completion of the Capitular Education chapter study of the Royal Arch degree. Again, the companions came well prepared, we jointly worked the multiple choice exam and had an excellent discussion of the Royal Arch Degree. At the end of the session, I presented certificates and gave a special lapel pin to the companions for graduating as the first chapter to complete the program in the state. It was a Jan very enjoyable evening. I hosted a quarterly Grand Officers meeting at Tulsa in conjunction with that chapter s degree festival. I announced the central Oklahoma regional degree conferral dates and locations. A good discussion was held on the capitular education program and suggestions for how we might advance that program as a chapter activity in the future. I made a request that all of our Grand Officers rent a hotel at the upcoming Grand Session to help us meet the minimums required of the hotel contract. A discussion was held regarding perpetual membership fees and life membership considerations since per capita has increased in General Grand Chapter. A resolution will be prepared for consideration at the next Grand Session. The Grand King then presented information regarding the Grand High Priest program plans. We received the report of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary. I also requested the Time and Place Committee to review hotel options and bids for the 2016 and have them available for review at the next quarterly Grand Officer s meeting. There being no further business to become before the Grand Chapter, the meeting was adjourned. Jan 12 I journeyed to Ardmore for an official visitation with Ardmore Chapter No. 11. Following a wonderful repast at a local steak house, the chapter was opened by High Priest Jim Cantrell. I was formally received and greeted and shared with the companions the programs the Grand Chapter is promoting this year. Interest was shown in the capitular education program. We committed to

32 Jan 14 Jan 22 Feb 7 Feb 9 Mar 2 32 facilitate a study program if the chapter so desired. I closed the chapter in ample form. I traveled to Stillwater to make my official visit of my home chapter, Stillwater No. 14 under the superb direction of High Priest Brad Rickelaman, Past Grand Master. After the chapter was opened, I was received and greeted by the High Priest. I expressed my deep appreciation to the Stillwater companions for all the courtesies they have shown me over the years. It was my honor to have presided over all three of the Stillwater York Rite Bodies, and I always enjoy the fellowship of my companions there. We discussed the possibility of eventually participating in a regional York Rite conferral program with Ponca City and Drumright and the importance of maintaining close ties with the companions in the Cushing and Drumright areas. I covered the capitular education program and distributed the festive board script for their future use. I then closed the chapter in ample form. I journeyed to Colbert to make an official visit to Texoma Chapter No. 28. This was an extraordinary night as Texoma Chapter is quite small with less than 30 members; yet well over half of their members were in attendance. Their ritual work was exemplary under the capable hands of Joe Lokey. We discussed the education programs available for chapter study and I distributed the festive board script. I closed the chapter in ample form. Perhaps the most encouraging thing about Texoma Chapter is that they have a goal of being able to confer the Royal Arch degree so that southeast Oklahoma might be able soon to conduct regional conferral programs in its own. It was one of my most gratifying visitations of the year. I wish them all the luck in the world. I was again honored to open Cyrus Chapter in ample form for the purpose of conferring the chapter degrees at our second regional conferral program during the York Rite year. We had a nice size class for a regional conferral and the work was very well performed. I again had the honor of working in the Royal Arch degree and closing the chapter in ample form at the close of the proceedings. Our success in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City reassures me that regional conferral programs represent a strategic opportunity for the York Rite in Oklahoma. I was delighted to attend and facilitate the second capitular education chapter study program held this year with a number of companions in Oklahoma City. The session was hosted by Cyrus Chapter No 7. We completed the exams relating to the first three chapter degrees and had a good discussion of their meanings and importance to the traditions of Masonry. I personally applaud Clyde Schoolfield, our Grand King, for cultivating a culture of learning in the York Rite of Oklahoma City. I also facilitated the second part of the capitular education study group with companions from Cyrus chapter and other chapters in the OKC area. We together answered the exam questions and had an excellent discussion about the Royal Arch degree. This was the second group of Royal Arch Masons to complete the capitular education course and I was happy to present then with a certificate of completion and a lapel pin. During the month of March, I also attended several of the commandery inspections, as follows. While I was introduced as a Past Grand Commander

33 March 11 March 17 March 20 March 24 Mar 28 Mar 28 Apr 10 at these inspections, I was able to informally discuss Royal Arch matters when individual inquiries were made over dinner and after inspections. I primarily attended to show the Grand Chapter s support of our local Commanderies. St John s Commandery inspection, Stillwater Elk City Commandery inspection, Elk City Capitol Hill Commandery inspection, Midwest City Ben Hur Commandery inspection, Ponca City I attended the All Masonic Day held at the Guthrie Easter Star Temple. It was a very nice event. We were fortunate to host Matthew Dupee, the Most Excellent Chief of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the USA. He is a past Grand Master General of Convent Generall and past Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of AMD for the USA. Companion Dupee is one of the best known York Rite Masons in America. It was an honor to have him in Oklahoma. I hosted the last quarterly Grand Chapter Officer s meeting of the year immediately following the All Masonic day activities in Guthrie. We reviewed the information we received from the Embassy Suites in Norman and we have been told the hotel was sold out during the week of our Grand Sessions. Companions and Knights who tried to get a room for the York Rite sessions on the last two days reservations were accepted were informed there are no rooms left. We hope this means we have met our contractual requirements for rooms. We discussed details relating to the Grand Sessions and all appears to be in order. Everyone was encouraged to register if they had not already done so. We also received and reviewed bids from four possible hotel venues for the 2016 Grand Session. After discussion the committee was asked to make inquiries with each hotel regarding specific details of these bids so we may not be surprised by additional unknown costs when a hotel bid for next year is considered at our upcoming Grand Session. I attended the opening ceremonies of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion and was received and greeted as the Grand High Priest. As many of you know, I have the fortunate opportunity to travel widely each year to speak before many Bodies of Freemasonry. It is a wonderful testament to the quality of men who are Freemasons to always be accorded the respect of being an Oklahoma Mason. At each of these conferences I see friends with whom I have come to know through my long association with Blue Lodge Masonry, the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. As our fraternity has grown smaller over the years, we can all be grateful for the relatively few men who are active in all branches of the fraternity. These are the brothers who have sustained American Freemasonry through the 20 th century. State of the Craft It is easy for those of us who care deeply about the appendant Bodies of Masonry to become discouraged by the stubborn downward trend of membership in Craft Masonry. Indeed, there are very few organizations in America who have lost membership for 55 consecutive years that can boast they are still alive and doing well. The sad truth is that our Blue Lodges are not doing well. In fact, we have lost over half of all lodges that ever existed in Oklahoma. There has been a 43% drop in the number of Master Masons raised in the last four 33

34 years. There is an average of 288 Master Masons being raised annually in 222 lodges across our state. And of these 222 lodges, 102 of them are raising less than 1 Master Mason per year. Sadly, of the 222 lodges in Oklahoma, 98.7% will show a net loss in members each year over the next five years. If this is not discouraging enough, our Oklahoma lodges are also failing to advance 40% of those who are elected and initiated each year. There are a woefully large number of lodges in our state that exist in name only. Yet, I remain very optimistic about the future of the York Rite in Oklahoma. Since Appendant Bodies can have little or no control over the success of Craft Masonry, we must look at our opportunities not from the perspective of a Grand Lodge; but from the perspective of our own potential membership pool. It is estimated there are around 19,000 Master Masons in Oklahoma. There are 8,300 Scottish Rite Masons; and there are slightly over 1,400 York Rite Masons. This informs us that about 44% of the Master Masons in Oklahoma are Scottish Rite Masons; while only 7% of the Oklahoma Master Masons are York Rite Masons. We know that a very high percentage of the York Rite Masons in our state are also Scottish rite Masons. We know that most men we are bringing into the York Rite today are members of the Scottish Rite. We also know that the penetration rate for the York Rite in a number of jurisdictions is over 10%. The popular York Rite states have 15%. This suggests that the York Rite in Oklahoma has two attainable futures, or outcomes. One is to set a goal that we will attain at least a 10% penetration rate of York Rite to Master Masons. As strong as our Masonic family is in Oklahoma, there is no reason for us not to achieve the same level of member penetration from the other bodies as our sister jurisdictions. We can do this simply by working toward the goal of meeting the average level of penetration already realized in most states. If that is all we did, our membership would grow from 1400 to If we set our sights at 15%, which has already proven to be attainable in some states, then our membership would double. Both of these goals are attainable for two reasons. First, we have a membership organization in place that can communicate with both Scottish Rite men and Master Masons. That is an enormous pool of prospective members. Secondly, 43% of this pool is already acclimated to an appendant Body experience. Scottish Rite men are the most likely joiners of the York Rite. Our past experience has already proven this. There is no reason for a continued decline in membership in the York Rite. We need only to duplicate the Scottish Rite model. We need to create three or four regional degree conferral organizations which confer the York Rite degrees twice a year. When we put regional conferral opportunities around a dedicated membership recruitment structure, we can see the same results that the Scottish Rite has long enjoyed. Yes, the work is in front of us; but we know the path. If enough of us would be committed to get on the path of member recruitment, then the future of the York Rite looks very bright indeed. Recommendations As I turn the duties of Grand High Priest over to my successors, I do so with great confidence in the leadership team we have in the Oklahoma York Rite. I know these fine men will pay attention to the details, and continue to build positive results for our Rite. To this end, the following recommendations are made for their consideration. 34

35 Regional Conferral Program Much work has gone into creating the capacity to confer the degrees and orders of the York Rite in our metropolitan regions over the past three years. This has now been accomplished with good results. It is recommended that we form a minimum of two more regional conferral programs, aimed at conferring all of the Chapter and Council Degrees, as follows: a) A southwest regional conferral team made up of the Chapters of Altus, Lawton, Elk City, and Woodward. While these distances are vast for one region, these chapters collectively have the capability to confer all of the degrees and orders. These conferrals can be alternated among the chapter locations. For them, travel to such a conferral program is much less than travelling to a statewide field day. b) A southeast regional conferral team made up of the Chapters of Ardmore, Texoma, McAlester and Muskogee. The companions who comprise these chapters are close to this capability already. The family of Freemasonry in southeast Oklahoma is already tied to McAlester. It is natural for this culture to work together in conferring the York Rite degrees. Membership Recruitment 1. It is recommended that the York Rite Membership Committee continue to strive to appoint the most impassioned York Rite men in as many Blue Lodges as possible. These men should be informed of all York Rite conferral dates and be provided the membership tools for effective communication about the York Rite in their lodges. 2. It is recommended that the York Rite establish Scottish Rite Ambassadors in each of the three Valleys in the Orient of Oklahoma. In most cases, these will not be the same individuals as the lodge representatives. These men should be active Scottish Rite members who are already respected in their Valleys as Masonic leaders, and who are also active York Rite members. Their task would be to contact a group of Scottish Rite men before each regional and/or statewide York Rite conferral program and invite them to join the York Rite 3. It is recommended the Membership Committee review the current membership incentives provided in Article 7, Section (5) of the General Laws, with the purpose of considering more tangible or meaningful rewards for top-lining 3 to 10 petitions. Trinkets have little value and therefore provide little or no value as tools to compel one to actively seek petitions. Digitized Database Our Grand King and Grand Secretary should be commended for the considerable effort of time they have given in developing a digitized database for the York Rite in Oklahoma. It has been thoroughly tested and is ready to be disseminated to the local Secretary/Recorders. It is recommended that this be done as soon as possible so reporting requirements can be converted to digital form. Digitizing our member records enables complete and accurate management of records by members, local chapter secretaries, and the grand secretary. The Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar already has vast experience in this genre and their administrative team has been invaluable in working out the kinks in the testing of our program. They represent a long term and stable partnership for us. An electronic database manages each individual member's personal data; e.g., birth date, mailing address, address, phone number, occupation, family information, etc. It keeps a record of an individual member's Masonic memberships, degree dates, and offices held. It maintains a roster of members, officers, past high priests, as well as honorary designations within each local chapter, and easily prints rosters or mailing labels. It maintains a roster of 35

36 officers, grand officers, DDGHPs, and voting delegates within the Grand Chapter and Council and Commandery and easily prints rosters or mailing labels. It computes an annual return for all local Bodies and the general grand Bodies. In today s computerized world, there is no reason for any national organization not to be digitally connected. This will be a great benefit to all local bodies, as well as the Grand Bodies. It is recommended that a digital training seminar be conducted with the local secretary/recorders as soon as possible; and that local Bodies purchase a laptop for their Secretaries if they have not already done so. Appreciation I want to again express my deep appreciation to my Grand Chapter officers for giving me such an enjoyable Masonic experience in my life. There is always a bond that exists within grand families, and I will always have a special place in my heart for these good men. I also particularly appreciate the mentorship of John Logan, Clyde Schoolfield, and Gary Davis. These men are walking encyclopedias in the ways of the York Rite, and I have very much respected their wise counsel. A thank you also goes to all the Past Grand High Priests for their encouragement and help. These companions truly represent Royal Arch Masonry in Oklahoma. I thank the Grand Chapter itself for giving me such an enjoyable Masonic experience in my life. Your collective value to our organization cannot be understated. Finally, one would be remiss if he did not express gratitude to his most intimate companion and friend his wife. Sharon has been with me for 46 years. That is a living testament of her patience and perseverance. I have often said she is a Masonic widow without a pin to show for it. Truly, she is the best gift of my life. I love her dearly. Conclusion It has been a privilege to serve the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons as Grand High Priest this past year. There is no higher tradition in all of Freemasonry than that of the Royal Arch. It is an honor to be a leader in this great Masonic endeavor. When the annals of Freemasonry have been recorded for the last time and the record of its accomplishments lay in the archives of dusty remembrances, it won t matter who presided in any moment. What will matter is the record that is left for posterity. Organizations are born, grow to maturity, age, and sometimes die. There are only two things to acknowledge about them. How did they represent themselves in fulfilling their purpose while they were around? What will they represent themselves to history after they are gone? The merit of those who lead will be determined by whether or not they fulfilled their obligation in carrying out their organization s purpose. I hope that I have adequately met that obligation in regard to this Grand Chapter. Respectfully Submitted, Robert G. Davis Grand High Priest 36

37 RESOLUTION NO. 1 To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest and members of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, of the Constitution states: This Grand Chapter is a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, and WHEREAS, the cost of membership is placing a financial burden on our local Chapters that is not being rewarded, and WHEREAS, any increase in the General Grand Chapter per capita would have a disastrous financial effect on our Grand Chapter due to over 515 living perpetual members having to be paid to the General Grand Chapter out of the General fund of our Grand Chapter. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, which states "This Grand Chapter is a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International." be eliminated and all Sections following be renumbered. Respectfully submitted; Charles L. Stuckey (25), Gary A. Davis (81), John L. Logan (72), Elwood M. Isaacs (55) RESOLUTION FAILED. RESOLUTION 2 To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest and members of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, the Standing Resolutions of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, provides for the election, term of office, duties and responsibilities of the three (3) directors of the York Rite Temple Building Company of Oklahoma, and WHEREAS, upon investigation the Articles of Incorporation were not filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State as approved on May 16, 1980, and WHEREAS, there was an investment account established shortly thereafter. This account is currently held as a Joint Account with The Grand Chapter, The Grand Council and The Grand Commandery under the name of Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account, Temple Association at Wells Fargo Advisors, account number , and WHEREAS, there have been no contributions made to this account in the past several years, and there is little or no possibility of ever building a York Rite Building. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (1) that the York Rite Masonic Association, be dissolved (2) the Standing Resolution, York Rite Temple Building Company Committee be removed from the Standing Resolutions of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma (3) all committees. relating to the York Rite Temple Association be dissolved and (4) the Investment 37

38 Account Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account, Temple Association be closed and the all funds transferred to the Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account Membership Development. Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis, (81/52), Elwood M. Isaacs (55/52), John L. Logan (72/6), Charles L. Stuckey (25) RESOLUTION PASSED. 38 RESOLUTION No. 3 To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest and members of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 21 of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter states that perpetual memberships are authorized in constituent Chapters, and WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 21, Sub-section (f) of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter states that a perpetual member shall owe no further dues to the Chapter of which he is a perpetual member, and WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 14 of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter states that the dues of a constituent Chapter include, among other items, the per capita tax of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, and WHEREAS, the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, offers a perpetual life membership which exempts its holder from any further per capita tax of the General Grand Chapter; and WHEREAS, any increase in the per capita tax of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, would result in an added expense to this Grand Chapter for each perpetual member who is not a perpetual life member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned added expense to this Grand Chapter would be avoided if every perpetual member of this Grand Chapter were also a perpetual life member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 11, Section 21, Sub-section (b) of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter, which now reads: The member desiring a perpetual membership shall apply to the Secretary of his Chapter for such a membership on forms prescribed by the Grand Chapter and shall tender therewith a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Chapter as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. The Chapter Secretary shall complete his part of the application and shall forward the same, together with the full fee due, to the Grand Secretary. The date of the application shall be the date the Grand Secretary certifies he received the application.

39 be amended to read: The member desiring a perpetual membership shall apply to the Secretary of his Chapter for such a membership on forms prescribed by the Grand Chapter. The Chapter Secretary shall complete his part of the application and shall forward the same, together with the full fee due, to the Grand Secretary. The date of the application shall be the date the Grand Secretary certifies he received the application. The member shall tender with his application a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Chapter, excluding that portion of the annual dues which is designated for the per capita tax of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. At the time of his application, the member must also demonstrate that he holds or has applied for a perpetual life membership in the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International. If the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, shall have discontinued offering perpetual life memberships, then the member shall tender with his application a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Chapter as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. Respectfully submitted, Robert G. Davis, Grand High Priest (14), Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Grand King (7), James R. Taylor, Jr., Grand Scribe (52), Kenton M. Israel, Grand Captain of the Host (7), John L. Logan, Grand Principal Sojourner (72) RESOLUTION PASSED. RESOLUTION, No. 4 To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest and members of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS: the operating expense of the Grand Chapter has been increasing for the past several years, and the total membership has been decreasing for the past several years, and WHEREAS: the per capita tax to the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma has not increased since 2006 and degree fees have not increased for as long as I can remember, and WHEREAS: In the last 5 years it has been necessary to withdraw from $1,250 to $4,000 per year from the General Fund of the Investment account for the operation of the Grand Chapter, and WHEREAS: When Companions are reinstated, the Grand Chapter does not receive per capita tax, in some cases, for one to two years. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 6, Section 1a and 1b, Financial Revenues of the General Laws which now reads: "a. Each chartered Chapter shall pay to the Grand Chapter for each member on the rolls on the 31 st day of December, Six Dollars ($6.00), for each name borne on its rolls as a member on the 31 st day of December, plus any assessment now levied or hereafter levied by the 39

40 General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, for its use, except as hereinafter provided.", and "(b). For each degree conferred a fee of Two Dollars ($2.00) shall accompany quarterly returns to the Grand Secretary." be amended to read: "a. Each chartered Chapter shall pay to the Grand Chapter for each member on the rolls on the 31 st day of December Ten dollars ($10.00) to become effective January 1, 2016, plus any assessment now levied or hereafter levied by the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, for its use, except as hereinafter provided." and "b. For each degree conferred a fee of Four Dollars ($4.00) payment of the above fees shall accompany quarterly returns to the Grand Secretary." and the following be added: Article 6, Section 1, add: "(g) For each member suspended or expelled, the Grand Chapter shall charge their Constituent Chapter a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) to reinstate them. This fee shall be paid on the quarterly report following the reinstatement." (If passed will be effective 1 January 2016) Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis (81/52) and Elwood M. Isaacs (55/52) RESOLUTION 4, PARTS a AND b WERE VOTED ON SEPARATELY AND EACH PART PASSED. RESOLUTION 4, ON ARTICLE 6, SECTION 1 (g) WAS VOTED ON SEPARATELY AND PASSED. 40 RESOLUTION, No. 5 To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest and members of The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS: the operating expense of the Grand Chapter has been increasing for the past several years, and the total membership has been decreasing for the past several years, and WHEREAS: most Constituent Jurisdictions in our South Central Conference do not provide for rooms or meals for Grand Officers at their Grand Sessions, and WHEREAS: the cost of these meals is becoming more and more expensive each year,. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 6, Section 4, Host Expense of the General Laws which now reads: "The Grand Chapter shall reimburse the host for banquet tickets and ladies luncheon tickets for the presiding Grand High Priests and Grand Secretaries of the Southwest

41 Conference (excluding Oklahoma) and their ladies and the representatives of the General Grand High Priest and his lady. A maximum of two nights lodging shall be provided for the General Grand High Priest and his lady, OR for the official representative, designated in advance by the General Grand High Priest." be amended to read: "The Grand Chapter shall reimburse the host for banquet tickets, ladies luncheon and/or tour tickets, and a maximum of two nights lodging for the presiding General Grand High Priest and his lady OR for the official representative and his lady, designated in advance by the General Grand High Priest." Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis (81/52), Elwood M. Isaacs (55/52) RESOLUTION PASSED. 41

42 Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2014 Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma 4/3/ :31 General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $181, Cash, Avg Yield.53% $6, Stocks & ETF's: Cost Unrealized G/L AT&T, (T) 200 sh,avg yield 5.59% $ $6, Century Link, Inc, (CTL), 200 sh, yield 5.45% $ , I Shares (PFF), 851 sh, yield 6.31% 29, $3, , ONEOK Partners, OKS, 240 sh, yield 7.82% 10, $ , Pow er Shares, (PGX), 1,000 sh, yield 5.97% $ , VanGuard Nat Res (VNR), 400 sh, yield 16.72% 9, $3, , Willians Partners (WPZ), 100 sh, yield 8.29% $ , Avg yield 7.15% 5, , Corporate Bonds: Call Value Unrealized G/L Bell Atlantic debs, 12,000 Sh, BBB+, yield 5.42%, (6.0%) $1, , Avg yield 6.02% $1, , Mutual Funds: (Closed End) Cost Unrealized G/L Franklin Inc, (FCISK), 5, sh, yield 4.4% $11, $2, , Mutual Funds: (Open End) Blackrock LTD, (DSU), 974 Sh, yield, 7.74% $ , Blackrock Sr High Inc, (BLW), 300 sh, yield 7.59% $ , Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 720 sh, yield 6.95% $4, , First Trust, (FPF), 305 sh, yield 8.58% $ , John Hancock (JHS), 1,000 sh, yield 6.74% $ , Royce Value Trust, (RVT), 209 sh, yield 12.0% $ , Avg yield 7.83% 4,755.0$56, $4, , Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value Unrealized G/L US Cellular Corp, (UZA),100 sh, yield 7.11% $2, $ , Wells Fargo & Co's (WFC'P), 155 sh, yield 5.58% , Wells Fargo (WFC'Q), 600 sh, yield 5.69% , Avg yield 5.84% 1,254.4$21, $ , Total General Fund Account Value as of 12/31/2014 $184, Net Gain/Loss in Account Balance for the year 2014 $2, Transferred to Gd Chapter Checking Account, 9/12 & 11/13/ $11, % Interest/Dividends earned in 2014 $12, The Temple Association Fund is a Joint Account with the three Grand York Rite Bodies. Temple Association Fund (Joint York Rite Account), Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $12, Cash, Avg Yield 0.0% $ Stocks & ETF's: Cost Unrealized G/L Energy Transfer, (ETP), 80 Sh, yield 6.0% $3, $1, $5, Pow ershares (FGX), 300 sh, yield 5.97% , Avg yield 5.99% $7, $2, , Mutual Fund's: (Closed End) Cost Unrealized G/L Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 102 sh, yield 6.95% $1, $ $1, John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 100 sh, yield 6.74% 1, , Royce Value Trust (RVT), 70 Sh, yield 12.0% 1, , Avg yield 10.% , $ , Total Temple Association Fund, GYR Joint Account, as of 12/31/14 $14, Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2014 $2, Dividend/Interest earned in 2014 $ % 42

43 Membership Development Fund (Joint York Rite Account), Account held at Wells fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $43, Cash, Avg Yield 0.0% $3, Stocks & ETF's: Cost Unrealized G/L AT&T (T), 100 sh, yield 5.59% $3, $ , I Shares, (PFF), 120 sh, yield 6.31% , Pow er Shares, ((PGX), 490 sh, yield 5.97% , VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 100 sh, yield 16.72% , Avg yield 6.96% $17, $ , Corporate Bonds: Cost Unrealized G/L Western Union, 9,000 Sh, BBB, yield 6.08% $ , , Mutual Funds: (Closed End) Call Value Unrealized G/L BlackRock Strategies, (DSU), 633 Sh, yield 7.74% $2, $ , BlackRock Resources, (SHS), 211 Sh, yield 9.52% , BlackRock Limited Duration, (BLW), 150 sh, yield 7.59% , Cohen & Steer Reit, (RNP), 100 sh, yield 6.95% , Avg yield 7.95% 688.5$ 10, $ 1, , Preferred/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value Unrealized G/L Quest Corp (CTY), 200 sh, yield 6.35%, (6.125%) $ , US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.11%, (6.95%) , Avg yield 7.93% $6, $ , Total Membership Development Fd Acct Value, as of 12/31/2014 $45, Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2014 $2, Tranferred to Grand York Rite Checking Accounts, 11/13/14 $1, % Dividend/Interest earned in 2014 $2, Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $126, Cash, Avg Yield 0.0% $9, Stocks & ETF's: AT&T, (T), 200 sh, yield 5.59% $6, $ $6, I Shares,(PFF), 360 Sh, yield 6.31% , Pow ershares, (RT) 650 Sh, yield 5.97% , VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 200 sh, yield 16.72% , Williams Partners, (WPZ), 215 sh, yield 8.29% $1, , Avg yield 7.3% 3,145.9 $45, $2, , Corporate Bonds: Call Value Unrealized G/L GTE Calif Deb, $20,000, 5/15/27, BBB+,yield 5.83%, (6.75% $19, $3, $23, AXA Financial, $20,000, 4/1/28, A-, yield 5.47%, (7.0%) , Avg yield 5.65% 2,750.00$39, $8, , Multual Funds: (Closed End) Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 200 sh, yield 6.95% Call Value Unrealized G/L Guggenheim American Bonds, (GBAB), 585 Sh, Yield 7.47% $3, $ $3, John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 6.74% , Royce Value Trust, (RVT, 570 Sh, yield 12.9% , Avg Yield 12.35% 3, , $26, $ , Preferreds/Fixed Rate Seccurities: Call Value Unrealized G/L Nextera Energy (NEE'J), 300 sh, yield 5.59%, (5.0%) $5, $1, $6, US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.11%, (6.95%) , Avg yield 6.0% $8, $ , Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2014 $137, Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2014 $11,

44 Dividend/Interest earned in 2014 $8, The total endow ed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 1/1/14 $122, The total endow ed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 12/31/14 $127, Gain in the Perpetual Membership Account $4, Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $6, Div/Int distributed to Local Bodies in 2014 on D/I earned in 2013 $2, Div/Int distributed to Gd Chapter in 2014 on D/I earned in 2013 $3, Dividend/Interest distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $6, Total Members as of 12/31/ New members gained in Grand Total of Grand Chapter Investments: Total General Fund Account Value 1/1/ /31/2014 Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value $181, $184, $2, % Total M'ship D'ment Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 126, , , % Temple Association Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 43, , , % Grand Total of Chapter Investment: 12, , , % $363, $382, $19, % 19, Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer Grand Chapter, RAM of Oklahoma As of 12/31/2014 2/24/ :48 Total Perpetual Members Grand Chapter, RAM of Oklahoma New Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to Members Total Total Total Interest * Chapter Chapter Grand Chapter Chapter Local Name in 2014 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed * Deceased Living Chapter * Deceased Living Chapter Altus No , * * Ardmore, No , * * Bartlesville, No , * * Capitol Hill (OKC), No , , , * * Cimarron Valley, No , * * Cyrus (OKC), No , * * Elk City No , * * Guthrie, No , * * Indian (McAlester), No , * * Lawton, No , * * Muskogee, No , * * Norman, No , * * Olivet (Ponca City), No , * * Stillwater, No , * * Tulsa, No , , , * * Woodward, No , * * * * , , , * 1, , , * , , Percentage used in making calculations: 6.5% % * 2.96% * 3.58% Respectfully submitted, Elwood (Ike) M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer 44

45 REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year. Membership: 1 January Gains: Exaltations 87 Admissions 62 Reinstatements 5 Adjustments 0 Total Gains 154 Losses: Deaths 54 Suspensions/Withdrawals 56 Dimitted 53 Adjustments 7 Total Losses 170 Membership: 31 December ,417 Net Membership Gain: -16 We had a loss of 16 members compared to a gain of 36 last year. We had deaths of 54 members compared to 41 last year. Exaltations and Reinstatements of 92 compared to 139 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 56 compared to 64 last year. All Chapters have submitted quarterly reports for Year We had 27 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Eight less than last year. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 21, with an ending total of 518 living and 293 deceased perpetual members. Approximately 38% of our active members are perpetual members. I wish to especially thank Ike Isaacs and his wife Linda for all their assistance these past years. I also want to thank Clyde Schoolfield for his tireless effort in getting our Chapter and Council databases correctly entered in the Grand Encampment database. These will prove to be very beneficial in the coming years. I pledge to have a Secretary/Recorder training session this coming year. Each of you need to make a commitment to attend. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS, Grand Secretary 45

46 CHAPTER RETURNS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER Net Gain 2014 No. Name Members Exalted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members P/M N/P 1 Indian Muskogee Guthrie Cyrus Ardmore Stillwater (2) Norman (8) Olivet (3) Texoma Okmulgee (49) Lawton (8) Elk City (4) Tulsa Bartlesville (6) Altus (2) Woodward Cimarron Valley (1) Capitol Hill (4) Veritas Totals (16)

47 CHAPTER RETURNS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2015 No. Name Dues Fees DeMolay P/C RARA Amount P/C TOTAL 1 Indian $10.00 $50.00 $18.00 $ $72.00 $ $ $ Muskogee $25.00 $50.00 $17.00 $ $68.00 $ $ $1, Guthrie $15.00 $45.00 $15.50 $ $62.00 $ $ $ Cyrus $15.00 $55.00 $23.50 $ $94.00 $ $ $ Ardmore $18.00 $50.00 $8.00 $ $32.00 $ $98.80 $ Stillwater $15.00 $65.00 $6.50 $ $26.00 $ $ $ Norman $16.00 $55.00 $19.00 $ $76.00 $ $ $ Olivet $11.00 $30.00 $5.00 $ $20.00 $ $ $ Texoma $20.00 $50.00 $6.25 $ $25.00 $ $0.00 $ Okmulgee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ Lawton $25.00 $50.00 $14.00 $ $56.00 $ $ $ Elk City $17.00 $60.00 $7.50 $ $30.00 $ $ $ Tulsa $27.00 $50.00 $36.50 $1, $ $1, $ $1, Bartlesville $8.25 $50.00 $6.50 $ $26.00 $ $ $ Altus $15.00 $60.00 $11.50 $ $46.00 $ $ $ Woodward $10.00 $40.00 $8.00 $ $32.00 $ $ $ Cimarron Valley $15.00 $50.00 $5.50 $ $22.00 $ $72.16 $ Capitol Hill $15.00 $40.00 $10.25 $ $41.00 $ $ $ Veritas $50.00 $ $4.25 $ $17.00 $ $0.00 $ Totals $ $6, $ $7, $3, $10,

48 GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2014 VS ACTUAL Estimated Income: BUDGET 2014 ACTUAL Per Capita $7, $ 7, Perpetual Members $2, $ 2, Fees $ $ Dues Cards $ $ Rituals, codes, & regulations $ $ Interest/Investments $11, $ 11, Members Payment for Life Memberships $0.00 $ 3, Miscellaneous $ $ Total $23, $26, Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4, $ 4, Payroll Taxes $ $ Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $0.00 $ - Grand High Priest Allowance $1, $ Grand Treasurer's Allowance $50.00 $ Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1, $ 1, Rent/Utilities $1, $ 1, Telephone $ $ Office Supplies $ $ Printing & Stationary $1, $ Postage $ $ Fidelity Bond Premium $ $ Office Equipment Account $ $ Office Equipment Repairs $ $ Past Grand High Priest Jewel $ $ - Triennial $ $ Host Expense $ $ Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $ $ Southwest Conference $50.00 $ Murrow Award $20.00 $ - RARA $1, $ 1, DeMolay Donation $ $ Life Members Gen Grnd $0.00 $ 13, Miscellaneous $ $ Total Estimated Expenses $14, $27, Net Income/Loss $8, $

49 49 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2015 Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ $ Donations $0.00 $ - TOTAL $ $ Estimated Expense: Memebrship Development $ $ Net Income/Loss $0.00 $ Beginning cash balance $1, Income $27, Expenses $27, Checks not cleared $ Additional Withdraw from General Fund $ Membership Development Inc not used $ Difference $ Cash on hand $1, The additional expenses over budget were primarily contributed the Life Memberships. This overage was approved by the Finance Committee and the craft on 9 August CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE There are 11 Grand Officers present with no votes, 4 Past Grand High Priests present with no votes, 50 Past High Priests present with 50 votes, 10 High Priests present with 10 votes, 3 Kings present with 3 votes, 4 Scribes present with 4 votes and 15 proxies for a total of 82 votes. There were 11 out of 18 Chapters represented by Dias Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff, Chairman, Gary Odendahl, and John Church JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Grand Chapter Jurisprudence Committee met on April 23, 2015 in the Noble Room of the Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, Oklahoma. Chairman Robert Rolseth called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m. There were ten Past Grand High Priests in attendance. In review of the Grand High Priest's Address, the committee determined that the Dispensations were in order and within the powers of the Grand High Priest. Resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were determined to be in proper form. The committee commends Most Excellent Grand High Priest Robert G. Davis on a successful year. There are not enough adjectives to describe his dedication to the Masonic Fraternity. His knowledge, diligence, and leadership have shown the way for the advancement of the York Rite in Oklahoma. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectively submitted by the following Past Grand High Priests: Robert R. Rolseth, Chairman, Donald G. Jones, Secretary, Charles L. 'Stuckey, Elwood M.

50 Isaacs, Timoth P. Israel, David A. Ray, Donnie G. Higginbotham, James Smyrl, and Newell Barker. No report. NECROLOGY REPORT WORK AND RETURNS The information for this report can be found in the Secretary's report and in the Returns of Constituent Chapters spread sheets listed therein. Respectfully submitted, Gary Davis, Chairman, Donald G. Jones, Robert R. Rolseth, Kent M. Israel CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS There were no requests for Charters and the Dispensations noted in the Grand High Priest s address are within his power and authority as Grand High Priest. Fraternally submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs-(55)-Chairman, John L. Logan (52), Donald L. Jones (32), Kent Israel (50) FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee has examined the financial statements provided by the Grand Treasurer for the Grand Chapter General Fund, the Grand Chapter Perpetual Membership Fund, the York Rite Membership Development Fund, and the York Rite Temple Association Fund and we find them to be in order and in agreement with the statements provided by the financial institution holding the assets of these funds. The Committee has also examined the check register provided by the Grand Secretary for the Grand Chapter Operating Account and we find it to be in order and in agreement with the statements provided by the financial institution holding the assets of this account. We have also examined the statement of revenue and expenses provided by the Grand Secretary and find it to be in order. The Committee has constructed a financial statement which consolidates and summarizes the financial reports of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary. This statement accompanies this report. Also accompanying this report is our proposed budget for the Grand Chapter for We recommend its approval by the Grand Chapter. Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7), James R. Taylor, Jr. (52), Kenton M. Israel (7) 50

51 GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2015 Estimated Income: BUDGET 2015 Per Capita $7, Perpetual Members $3, Fees $ Dues Cards $ Rituals, codes, & regulations $ Interest/Investments $12, Life Members Gen Grnd $0.00 Miscellaneous $ Total $25, Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4, Payroll Taxes $ Grand High Priest Allowance $1, GHP Grand Session Expense $ Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $ Grand Treasurer's Allowance $ Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1, Rent/Utilities $1, Telephone $ Office Supplies $ Printing & Stationary $1, Postage $ Fidelity Bond Premium $ Office Equipment Account $ Office Equipment Repairs $ Past Grand High Priest Jewel $ Triennial $0.00 Host Expense $ Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1, Southwest Conference $50.00 Murrow Award $0.00 RARA $1, DeMolay Donation $ Life Members Gen Grnd $0.00 Miscellaneous $ Total Estimated Expenses $15, Net Income/Loss $9, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2015 Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ Donations $ - TOTAL $ Estimated Expense: Memebrship Development $ Net Income/Loss $0.00

52 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2014 OPERATING ACCOUNT GENERAL FUND PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP FUND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND (1) TEMPLE ASSOCIATION FUND (1) TOTAL BALANCE ON 01/01/2014 $1, $181, $126, $43, $12, $365, REVENUE Operating Revenue $9, $9, Interest & Dividends $12, $8, $2, $ $24, New Perpetual Memberships (2) $4, $4, New Perpetual Life Memberships (3) $3, $3, FUND TRANSFERS Transfer to Operating Account $14, ($11,950.00) ($2,806.60) $0.00 Transfer from Membership Fund (4) $ ($1,435.71) ($1,177.84) EXPENSES Operating Expenses $13, $13, Distribution to Constituent Chapters $3, $3, New Perpetual Life Memberships (5) $13, $13, CAPITAL GAINS OR (LOSSES) Realized & Unrealized (6) $2, $5, $ $1, $10, BALANCE ON 12/31/2014 (7) $1, $184, $137, $45, $14, $384, NOTES (1) The Membership Development Fund and the Temple Association Fund are jointly held by the Grand Chapter, the Grand Council, and the Grand Commandery. (2) New perpetual memberships in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma which were purchased by individual members. (3) Funds from individual members to be used to purchase new perpetual life memberships in the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International. (4) The net transfer of $1, from the Membership Development Fund includes $257.92, which was transferred to the Grand Council Operating Account, and $919.92, which was transferred to the Grand Commandery Operating Account. (5) New perpetual life memberships in the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, which were purchased with $10, from the General Fund and $3, from individual members. (6) This includes the realized capital gains or (losses) for assets sold during 2014, the unrealized capital gains or (losses) for assets purchased during 2014, and the net asset value changes for assets held throughout (7) The Operating Account balance of $1, includes $ in undeposited funds. 52

53 TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE The 69 th Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, was held in Buffalo, NY, on September 25 to 30, 2014 at the Adams Mark Hotel. Attending from The Grand Chapter of Oklahoma were: Robert G. Davis, ME Grand High Priest Robert R. Rolseth, ME Past Grand High Priest Clyde H. Schoolfield Jr., RE Grand King John L. Logan, Grand Principal Sojourner Registration began on Thursday afternoon September 25. On Thursday and Friday many or our attendees enjoined planned tours of the historic City of Buffalo, including Niagara Falls. On Sunday afternoon the International Flag Ceremonies and Introduction s took place. The Oklahoma Flag was carried by our MEGHP Robert G. Davis. In addition to the flags from the 50 states and the District of Columbia there were 38 foreign jurisdictions where the Royal Arch Masons and Cryptic Masons were represented. It was a very impressive ceremony. On Sunday, September 28, more than 400 Masons representing eight Masonic Jurisdictions encompassing thirty countries marched from the Adams Mark Hotel to the nearby terminus point of the Erie Canal. There, with prayers and ceremonies, Most Excellent Companion Edmund D. Ted Harrison, MEGGHP reenacted the Wedding of the Waters Ceremony which originally took place in 1825 as Most Excellent General Grand High Priest and Governor of the State of New York DeWitt Clinton ( ) emptied two casks of water from Lake Erie into the New York Harbor. The original ceremony, 190 years ago, celebrated the completion of the nearly 400 mile long Erie Canal. Monday morning the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons was opened by the Grand Chapter Officers; The General Grand Officers were then introduced. The routine business of the General Grand Chapter was handled. The new legislation was presented and the following was passed; The General Chapter per capita tax was increased from $1.00 per member to $2.00 per member effective January 1, 2016 and will be increased from $2.00 to $3.00 effective January 1, The resolution to discontinue the Life Membership program in the General Grand Chapter failed. The Life Membership program will continue; however Life Membership will be increased from $25.00 to $50.00 effective January 1, The election of officers was held with Excellent Companion Louis E. Bartrand elected Most Excellent General Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Companion James H. Hodge was elected Right Excellent General Grand King, Excellent Companion Steven G. Tiner was elected Right Excellent General Grand Scribe and Excellent Companion Larry E. Gray was reelected Right Excellent General Grand Secretary. A List of all the elected and appointed General Grand Officers can be found on the General Grand web site. Right Excellent Companion David Williams (Kansas) was appointed DGGHP for the South Central region. Excellent Companion Robert R. Rolseth was appointed Ambassador in Oklahoma for the General Grand Chapter. The Grand Banquet was held Sunday evening with nearly 600 attending, followed by the presentation of awards. Most Excellent Companion Ted Harrison, MEGGHP, presented the Ephraim Kirby Award to MEGHP Robert G. Davis and MIPGM John L. Logan. Disbursements were made to those Diaz Officers and Oast Grand High Priests who attended the 2011 to 2013 Triennial in Buffalo, NY, on September 25 to 30, The mileage was calculated by use of Map Quest (Guthrie, OK to Buffalo, NY, 1,250 miles and from Eufaula, OK to Buffalo, NY, 1,180 miles). The following Companions represented the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma: 53

54 Robert G. Davis, MEGHP Robert R. Rolseth, MEPGHP Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., REGK The General Laws in both the Grand Chapter and Grand Council are the same as they pertain to the disbursement of the Triennial travel allowances. Briefly stated, the funds will be accumulated based on the memberships effective December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 in each Grand Body. Year Grand Chapter Grand Council The total maximum disbursements for the Grand Chapter will be based on 4,261 members times.08 cents per member or $ The total maximum disbursements for the Grand Council will be based on 4,150 members times.08 cents per member or $ The calculations for the MEGHP are based on 1,250 miles times 15 cents per mile, one way, plus $20 per day per diem; 1,250 miles time.15 cents per mile = $187.50, plus 3 days per diem or $60 for a total of $ The total disbursement of $ less $ = $93.38, will be split equally between the two Grand Chapter Officers attending. Robert G. Davis, MEGHP $ Robert R. Rolseth, MEPGHP $ Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., EGK $46.69 The next Triennial will be held September 28 to 30, 2017, in Portland, OR. Fraternally submitted, Grand Chapter: E. M. Isaacs (55), Chairman, Tim Israel (50), Jim Smyrl (52) 54 YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION Since Resolution No. 2 passed, the Temple Association and this committee will be dissolved and the monies will be invested in the endowment fund of the Membership Development account. Fraternally submitted, Gary A. Davis, Secretary RARA COMMITTEE Companions: A few things have been changed since our last update on Royal Arch Research Assistance. Dr. Frank Muziek is now heading our CAPD efforts at the University of Arizona. He completed his move in October 2014 and will now have more PhD researchers than at his previous location at the University of Connecticut. He has sponsored international symposiums on CAPD and has put increased emphasis on trying to determine its cause. We continue to assist the Hearing Health Foundation by sponsoring four researchers in CAPD. We have also committed to $1,000,000 with Autism Speaks in an effort to correlate signs of CAPD in Toddlers (ages months) who have Autism.

55 Send contributions to: Royal Arch Research Assistance, P. O. Box 128, Greenfield, IN Respectfully submitted, L. Erik Stuckey, Chairman DeMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in Del City from Jan 2015 and was well attended. There were 16 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Eighteenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Brennan J. Parken, Excalibur Chapter, Yukon, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter of Stillwater, OK was named Chapter of the Year. The Grand High Priest presented the Grand Chapter donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the York Rite College for sponsoring this award for the past years. Unfortunately, they are unable to continue the sponsorship. I would be remiss if I failed to try and continue this award. It would require approximately $ per year from each Body to continue. I believe it could be paid for out of the proceeds from our "Membership Development" account in that it promotes our York Rite Bodies to the DeMolay youth in Oklahoma and all the Advisors who work with them. I hereby move that the Grand Chapter, provided the Grand Council and Grand Commandery agree, provide for the DeMolay of the Year award ( a regulation sword with the DeMolay's name engraved on the blade and initials on the hilt) to be presented at the DeMolay Workshop each year. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (81), Timothy P. Israel (50), Marvin Fletcher, II (52) Motion passed to permit Sword Award to be purchased out of the Membership Development Account. 55 FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE In the past year, only two reports were submitted to me to review. I did, however, refer to the internet to gather additional information regarding many grand jurisdictions. The general condition of York Rite Masonry remains constant. Declines in membership continue to be a concern in many jurisdictions. Some Grand Chapters have experience growth in the past twelve months, others have noticed a slowing in their decline rate and there remains a guarded optimism that a turnaround is within sight for many Grand Jurisdictions. Efforts for retention are being initiated to stir interest and attendance. More proactive activities in recruitment have helped to stem the tide of deaths due to an aging membership. Successes are the fruits of labors to inform and educate Craft Masons on the York Rite.

56 Presentations used in Blue Lodge to promote membership in the York Rite account for many successful gains. A good number of Jurisdictions have been commending those Chapters, officers and members for their efforts by awarding certificates, medals, pins etc. The Grand Chapter of Texas, for example, distinguishes an outstanding constituent Chapter for their efforts with a Zerubbabel award. Some Grand Chapters encourage competition in either fund raising or ritual. Arizona holds and annual Ball for all three bodies and invites Master Masons and their families; Partners with H & R Block in a referral program; and holds any annual festival with three other Grand Jurisdictions at Four Corners, New Mexico. Hawaii holds a public Flag Day Ceremony. Indiana maintains a Mentoring program. Locally, some chapters have put together a Master Mason degree team and others perform a special play written for the presentation in a Blue Lodge. In the past I have included a statement that seems to hold true regardless of the passing of time: Success favors strong consistent leadership, enthusiasm, the ability to adapt to change, relevant content in meetings, and strong communication skills. In retrospect, I would say that the success of any Chapter is directly proportional to the drive, creativity and dedication of its officers and Companions. I would like to thank the Most Excellent Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve this Grand Chapter. Fraternally, James E. Smyrl, Chairman YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE The Committee takes this opportunity to compliment the Grand Officers of the Grand Bodies of the York Rite of Oklahoma for the continuance of the Quarterly Meeting program. Since the beginning of the meetings, the coordination of the activities of the Bodies has almost been automatic. The ability to meet jointly in an organized manner has led to stronger and more effective actions and thereby increases the York Rite's influence in Oklahoma. The Committee therefore recommends that the Grand Officers continue the quarterly meetings and to continue to develop methods to make them more efficient and engaging. Respectfully submitted, Donald G. Jones (24), Chairman, Robert G. Davis (14), Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. (7) MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma met last January and elected officers for The elected officers are as follows: Charles L. Stuckey, president, Elwood (Ike) Isaacs, 1st vice-president, Jim Cloud, 2nd vice-president, Gary Davis, Treasurer. Robert G. Davis, Secretary, and John Logan, assistant secretary. These fine officers continue to serve the Foundation and the Masons of Oklahoma in an exemplary manner. Masons across Oklahoma should be very proud of its charity foundation. The programs that are sponsored directly and indirectly benefit a wide variety of recognized needs across the state. Other jurisdictions contact our foundation for advice on how programs implemented are working for possible emulation in their jurisdictions. Oklahoma's charity foundation is a work in progress with new ideas, programs, etc. constantly sought after to 56

57 continue improved services. A highlight for the Masonic Charity Foundation continues to be the Matching Funds and Promises Matter programs. Through these programs, millions of dollars are used each year to promote charitable and educational needs of a variety of worthy causes. The Matching Funds committee is diligent in making sure each application meets the prescribed criteria approved for the use of matching and promises matter funds. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma for allowing me to represent them on the Masonic Charity Foundation Board of Directors. I continue to serve the foundation with membership on the executive and matching funds committees. Respectfully submitted, David A. Ray, Chairman 57 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Investment Committee consists of three members, each appointed by the Grand High Priest, Grand Illustrious Master, and Grand Commander respectively, serving in staggered terms. The purpose of the committee is to offer advice to the Grand Treasurer, who is responsible for the investments of the Grand York Bodies. The Investment Committee will meet at the request of the Grand Treasurer at places and times convenient to the committee members. The agendas for such meetings are typically to review the investment results for the nearest period ending and any other such matters as deemed appropriate by the Grand Treasurer. The committee is of the opinion that the actions of the Grand Treasurer are in accordance with the Investment Policy guidelines of the Grand York Rite Bodies. Respectfully submitted, Charles L. Stuckey, John L. Logan, Michael J. Megeath CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK We, your Custodians of the Work, are pleased to make the following report to the Grand Convocation. Schools of Instruction, each under the direction of one of the Custodians of the Work, were held in more than half of our constituent Chapters during At these Schools, we concentrated our instruction on the ritual for the opening and closing of a Chapter and the reception of visitors. The officers of the Chapters involved were quite receptive to the instruction and are making good progress. In 2015, it is our hope to hold Schools in those constituent Chapters where Schools were not held in Additionally, we would be more than willing to also hold a School in any Chapter where one was held in 2014, if so desired. It is our hope that, in the future, we will be able to hold a School of Instruction in each constituent Chapter at least once every two years. During our visits to Chapters throughout the state, if became apparent that the ritual published last year by the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma to assist their constituent Councils in opening, closing, and receiving visitors has been very well received.

58 We have received many suggestions that a similar ritual would be very beneficial for our constituent Chapters and we agree. Therefore, we recommend that the Custodians of the Work be authorized the publish those excerpts from the Ritual (adopted in 1932 with subsequent amendments and corrections) related to the opening and closing of a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and the reception of visitors; and that copies be made available to the local Chapters. It should be noted that this is not a new ritual; it is merely a collection of excerpts from our already adopted ritual. Specifically, the publication shall include: (i) the short form of the Ritual for the Opening of a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, as it appears on parts of pp & pp of the adopted Ritual, (ii) the Ritual for the Closing of a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, as it appears on pp of the adopted Ritual, (iii) the Ritual for the Reception of the Grand High Priest and other Grand Officers, as it appears on pp of the adopted Ritual, and (iv) the diagram illustrating the Officers Stations and floor work during the Opening, as it appears on Chart 4 of the Floor Work Diagrams. Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7), Timothy P. Israel (50), James E. Smyrl (52) YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH A verbal report given by Companion Rolseth. He requested companions to assist in manning the promotional booth when possible. YOUTH AMBASSADOR It has been a pleasure to serve the Grand Chapter as Ambassadors to the Masonic Youth groups in Oklahoma and submit the following report: Again, as in last year, we are convinced that every major youth event held during this Capitular year had been attended in some form or fashion by a Royal Arch Mason. May we again be so bold as to make a suggestion to the Craft. Every Companion of the Royal Arch should enlist as an Ambassador in the cause of mentoring our precious Masonic Youth. Become an advisor or Adult worker - participate in the rearing of these future leaders. By doing so you become the answer in the quest to secure our own future. For to quote Dad Frank S. Land, A HUNDRED YEARS from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little different, because I was important in the life of a DeMolay. We the committee, respectfully add to those words this, May we never grow weary of caring for the future of our youth. For when we do, we shall surely cease to exist. Again, it was an honor to serve and we express our sincere appreciation to M:. E:. C:. Robert G. Davis for the appointment. Respectfully submitted, Marvin Fletcher, EHP (52) Chairman; Patrick Couch, PHP (52) and R:.E:.C:. Kent Israel, (50) G:.Scribe 58

59 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL CONFERENCES The 58th Annual Southwest Regional York Rite Conference is scheduled to be held September 18th 19th, 2015 in Oklahoma City at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. York Rite Masons from a six state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas) will be participating in the conference. In addition, a number of national and international Grand Officers will be in attendance. There will be interesting presentations from representatives of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, and the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. Leadership training will also be available through the York Rite Emerging Leader Training Program. The complete schedule and registration materials will be posted to the Oklahoma York Rite website when they become available. The Oklahoma York Rite last hosted this annual conference in 2009 and it will be several years before we will be hosting it again. All Oklahoma York Rite Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7), Larry D. White (52), Paul T. Currell (50) WEBMASTER I accepted the position of Webmaster on January 26 th, My immediate goal was to bring the information on the site up to date, and with the help of R E Clyde Schoolfield was able to accomplish that goal. Since then, the calendar, navigation, and the text size have been improved with the purpose of enhancing the experience of visitors to the site. The site has also been made compliant with smart phone viewing without disturbing the look and feel of the main site. There are still improvements to be made to the smart phone site, but it is functional. The goals of a website of an organization are twofold: to provide a reliable means of communication to its members, and recruit new members to that organization. As time moves on, any new improvements to the site will continue to reflect these two goals. To assist in communication and recruitment, a Facebook group, Oklahoma York Rite Bodies, has been created, and Like and Share buttons have been added to the footer of the web page. To insure the seamless continuation of this endeavor, I recommend that each of the three bodies expand this committee to include at least two other members, similar to that of some other Grand York Rite jurisdictions. The purpose of the committee would be to back up the Webmaster, and to assist in design efforts. Members of the committee should have some knowledge of publishing web pages. I wish to thank R E Clyde Schoolfield for his excellent, detailed help during this transition, along with the advice I received from E John Logan and M E Robert Davis. Moving forward, please send me any suggestions for improvement, no matter how insignificant. Respectfully Submitted, John R. Christopher, Webmaster 59

60 TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE The next Grand Session will be held April 21-23, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma. APPRECIATION COMMITTEE We the committee on Appreciation makes the following report. We wish to thank the Time and Place Committee for coordinating the Grand Sessions. We also want to thank the Embassy Suites Hotel of Norman, OK, their restaurant and staff for their help in making our Grand Sessions a success. Respectfully submitted, Bobby L. Carter (24), Steven P. Guerrero (24), Matthew D. McGee (25) ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand High Priest and was elected by acclamation. Companion James R. Taylor, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand King and was elected by acclamation. Companion Kenton M. Israel was nominated for the office of Grand Scribe and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Secretary and was elected by acclamation. The name of Companion John L. Logan was nominated for the office of Captain of the Host and was elected by acclamation. The following is the list of Officers for and those appointed along with committees: OFFICERS Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK clyde.schoolfield@gmail.com Most Excellent Grand High Priest James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage Right Excellent Grand King 128 W 136th Pl N Skiatook, OK jimt26@att.net Kenton M. Israel (50) Dana Right Excellent Grand Scribe 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK kenton.m.israel@gmail.com 60

61 Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) John L. Logan (52) Diane R E Grand Captain of the Host Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK jllogan33@gmail.com Bradley S. Rickelman (14) Jean E Grand Principal Sojourner 5216 W 2 nd Ave Stillwater, OK brad.rickelman@gmail.com John Christopher (6) Patricia E Grand Royal Arch Captain 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr Guthrie, OK (C) (H) jrchristopher@cox.net Michael J. Megeath (52) 6815 E. 99 th St. Tulsa, OK (H) mtmegeath@aol.com John F. Carter (11) 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Madill, OK Carter5807@gmail.com E Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil E Grand Master of the 2 nd Veil Jason Marshall (103) Jessica E Grand Master of the 1st Veil 1 Saint James Pl Chickasha, OK (H) (O) jasonmarshall@cox.net 61

62 John D. Church (60) Patti E. Grand Sentinel 1425 Concord Lane Altus, OK Truman B. Burns (6) Sharon E Grand Chaplain PO Box 47 Edmond, OK truman_burns@live.com GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS DISTRICT 1 Marshall M. Clayton (3) Indian Chapter No University St. Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Muskogee, OK (918) (H) (918) (C) marshallclayton9@gmail.com DISTRICT 2 John R. Christopher (6) Guthrie Chapter No N. Horseshoe Dr. Cyrus Chapter No. 7 Guthrie, OK (405) (C) (405) (H) jrchristopher@cox.net DISTRICT 3 John F. Carter (11) Ardmore Chapter No W. Taliaferro St. Texoma Chapter No. 28 Madill, OK (580) carter5807@gmail.com DISTRICT 4 Bradley S. Rickelman (14) Stillwater Chapter No W. 2nd Ave. Olivet Chapter No. 25 Stillwater, OK Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81 (405) (C) (405) (H) brad.rickelman@gmail.com 62

63 DISTRICT 5 Jason E. Marshall (103) Norman Chapter No Summit Terrace Dr. Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101 Norman, OK Veritas Chapter No. 103 (405) (H) (405) (O) jasonemarshall72@cox.net DISTRICT 6 John D. Church (60) Lawton Chapter No Concord Lane Altus Chapter No. 60 Altus, OK (580) churchj@cableone.net DISTRICT 7 John L. Logan (72) Elk City Chapter No Kirkland Ridge Woodward Chapter No. 72 Edmond, OK (405) (C) (405) (O) jllogan33@gmail.com DISTRICT 8 Michael J. Megeath (52) Tulsa Chapter No E. 99th St. Bartlesville Chapter No. 55 Tulsa, OK (918) (H) mtmegeath@aol.com 63 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR CAPITULAR YEAR STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution] CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Chmn. 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) Robert G. Davis (14) P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) WORK AND RETURNS Gary A. Davis (81) Chmn. 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (24) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK 74055( ) James E. Smyrl (52) 1021 Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( )

64 CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (101) Chmn. 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK ( ) John D. Church (60) 1425 Concord Lane, Altus, OK ( ) Gary A. Odendahl (14) E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK ( ) CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Chmn. P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (52) 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) FINANCE James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Chmn. 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) INVESTMENTS (Council) Michael J. Megeath (52) 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) (Commandery) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE James E. Smyrl (52) 1021 Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) JURISPRUDENCE Donald G. Jones (24) Chmn E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK 74055( ) Robert G. Davis (14) Sec. P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) All Past Grand High Priests MEMBERSHIP Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) CENTRAL REGION P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) N.CENT. REGION 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (52) N.E. REGION 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) 64

65 John F. Carter (11) S.CENT. REGION 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK ( ) Michael W. Sexton (1) S.E. REGION 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK ( ) Bobby L. Laws (60) WESTERN REGION 1202 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK ( ) TRIENNIAL Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Chmn. 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) Robert G. Davis (14) P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) YORK RITE COORDINATION Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) SPECIAL COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (24) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (52) 1021 Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) GRAND MASTER S FESTIVAL Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) William J. Cloud (101) P.O. Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) EDUCATION Robert G. Davis (14) Chmn. P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) Jason E. Marshall (103) 2917 Summit Terrace Dr., Norman, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS John L. Logan (72) STATE CHAIRMAN Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) John R. Christopher (6) CENTRAL REGION 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK ( ) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) N.CENT. REGION 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK

66 ( ) Michael J. Megeath (52) N.E. REGION 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) John F. Carter (11) S.CENT. REGION 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK ( ) Marshall M. Clayton (3) S.E. REGION 3509 University St., Muskogee, OK ( ) John D. Church (60) WESTERN REGION 1425 Concord Lane, Altus, OK ( ) 66 ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (52) 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (25) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION (Council) John D. Allford (1) P.O. Box 609, McAlester, OK ( ) (Commandery) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) (Chapter) David A. Ray (24) Maple Valley Dr., Okla. City, OK ( ) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE L. Erik Stuckey (25) Chmn. 703 W. 35th Place, Sand Springs, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) MURROW AWARD James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Chmn 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) Robert G. Davis (14) P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (81) 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) BRONZE MEDAL MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Chmn. P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (81) 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( )

67 DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (81) Chmn 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Marvin E. Fletcher II (52) 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) YOUTH AMBASSADOR Marvin E. Fletcher II (52) 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) WEBMASTER John R. Christopher (6) 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK ( ) NECROLOGY Truman B. Burns P.O. Box 47, Edmond, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON PLACE Trasen S. Akers (101) Rocky Way, Okla. City, OK ( ) Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (101) P.O. Box 96122, Okla. City, OK ( ) L. Erik Stuckey (25) 703 W. 35th Place, Sand Springs, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Bobby L. Carter (24) P.O. Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (24) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK 74055( ) Robert G. Davis (14) P.O. Box 70, Guthrie, OK ( ) 2015 REGIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Chmn. P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Larry D. White (52) 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (50) P.O. Box 683, Elk City, OK ( ) OTHER PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION Glenn H. Kinsley (72) Pres. 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (50) 1st V.P W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) 2nd V.P CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (25) Sec. 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) 67

68 68 CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Remarks and greetings were received from James H. Hodge, M E General Grand Scribe, representing Edmund D. Harrison, M E General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International. Final remarks were given by Ronald J. Chambers, M W Grand Master, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Oklahoma. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS OKLAHOMA *1890 Joseph Samuel Murrow Oklahoma #2, Atoka * Edmond Henry Doyle Indian #1, McAlester * Robert William Hill Muskogee #3, Muskogee * DeForest DeFrancis Leach Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1893 Walter Noel Evans Tahlequah #5, Tahlequah * Leo Edmond Bennett Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Selwyn Douglas Cyrus #7< Oklahoma City * Zachary Taylor Walrond Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Napoleon Bonaparte Maxey Muskogee #3, Muskogee * George Henry Bruce Ardmore #11, Ardmore * Philip Colfax Rosenbaum Guthrie #6< Guthrie * George William Spencer Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Jonas Altizer Lee Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs * William Lemuel Eagleton Tyrian #20, * Ira Brown Kirkland Purcell #10, Purcell * Herbert Johnston Evans Muskogee #3, Muskogee * John Coyle Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs * Eugene Hamilton Chickasha #17, Chickasha * William Henry Essex Indian #1, McAlester * Robert Y. Morrison Oklahoma #2, Atoka * Daniel Morris Hailey Indian #1, McAlester * Isham Hamilton Goss Hulme Weatherford #31, Weatherford * Beauregard Benjamin Pollock Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Christopher Springer Indian #1, McAlester * Milo Arthur Nelson Lawton #44, Lawton * Henry Kimball Ricker Keystone #9, * Charles Worman Tedrowe Elk City #50, Elk City * Edgar A. Cook Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * James A. Scott Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Bert Duncan Ashbrook Blackwell #43, Blackwell * Jabez Holmes Mann Indian #1, McAlester * J. Angus Gillis Frederick #41, Frederick * Harold Bliss Downing Oklahoma #2, Atoka * Eugene P. McMahon Lawton #44, Lawton * Ernest L. Wilson Tulsa #52, Tulsa * Edward Payson Gallup Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Thomas Jefferson Wells Enid #27, Enid * Charles E. Creager Muskogee #3, Muskogee

69 * Emerson Burns Poteau #77, Poteau * Elisha W. Townsend Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Thomas Buford Frensley Ardmore #11, Ardmore * Frank Smith Indian #1, McAlester * John William Rackley Alfalfa #66, * Leslie Herbert Swan Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Charles Granville Watson Keystone #9, * Walter Moore Rainey Oklahoma #2, Atoka * Edson Angus McMillan Ada #26, Ada * Edward Milton Washington Holdenville #71, Holdenville * Benjamin Hersey Frohock Blackwell #43, Blackwell * Joseph Lee Rodgers Hugo #84, Hugo * Rupert Jennings Daugherty Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville * Newton Arrie Lale Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Charles Neal Cutter Woodward #72, Woodward * Clarence Brain Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Hayward Homa Skaggs, Sr. Enid #27, Enid * Ralph W. Driskill Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley * Jesse A. Todd Oklahoma City #91. Bethany * Daniel Washington Swaffar Ada #26, Ada * Richard Enos Newhouse Tulsa #52, Tulsa * Carl Frederick Hansen Hugo #84, Hugo * Orin C. Darling Lawton #44, Lawton * Fridtiof Maurice Lumbard Muskogee #3 * Roy R. Russel Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * William H. Powell Ada #26, Ada * James W. Greathouse Enid #27, Enid * W. King Larimore Oklahoma City #91, Bethany * Andy Elmer Anderson Elk City #50, Elk City * Glenn Baylor Young Tulsa #52, Tulsa * Robert H. Jelley Lawton #44, Lawton * James Riley Finney Hugo #84, Hugo * Shade Durrett Neely Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Lewis Hurst Wheeler Olivet #25, Ponca City * Walter Brittain Ardmore #11, Ardmore * Wilbert B. Boggs Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville * George W. Evans Oklahoma City #91, Bethany * Raymond Jack Freeman Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee * Robbins Frank Kendall Duncan #21, Duncan * Norman Eugene Earl Angel Tulsa #52 * M. Ross Hardin Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Raymond Shultz Hobart #37, Hobart * George W. Wright Optima #70, Optima * Cleo A. Walton Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley * Norman P Bullock Oklahoma City #91, Bethany Aix B. Harrison Stillwater #14, Stillwater * Ben F. Mandlebaum Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville * Robert L. Taylor Tulsa #52, Tulsa 69

70 Neal D. Leech Shawnee #32, Shawnee * John C. Shanklin Stillwater #14, Stillwater Charles L. Stuckey Olivet #25, Ponca City * Carl R. Burrows Keystone #102, * Robert H. Bibb Muskogee #3, Muskogee * Seymour B. Ingerson Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee * C. W. Epperson Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Robert E. Fielden Norman #24, Norman * Kenneth D. Buckley, Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee * Allen E. Isselhart Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Donald W. Rimmer Norman #24, Norman * Eugene Fields Tulsa #52, Tulsa John J. Petrik Grant County #99, * Vincent S. Juliano Capitol Hill #101, Midwest City * Robert B. Russell Lawton #44, Lawton * John A. Spencer Norman #24, Norman * Ellis Sappington Muskogee #3, Muskogee Glenn Tuttle Tulsa #52, Tulsa Kenneth L. Lowmiller Lawton #44, Lawton * C. Dean Ford Norman #24, Norman * Rex L. Bowen Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright * Paul G. Watkins Tulsa #52, Tulsa * Donald M. Keiser Lawton #44, Lawton Elwood M. Isaacs Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville David A. Ray Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Donald W. Askins Shawnee #32, Shawnee * Jesse H. Burns Tulsa #52, Tulsa *2000 William J. Bill Cloud Oklahoma City #91, Bethany * Jimmie R. Dooley Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright William D. Bowie Shawnee #32, Shawnee Charles F. Gillentine Olivet #25, Ponca City Newell K. Barker Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville Joseph M. Lusk Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City James E. Smyrl Tulsa #52, Tulsa Bobby L. Carter Shawnee #32, Shawnee Glenn H. Kinsley Woodward #72, Woodward Timothy P. Israel Elk City #50, Elk City Donnie G. Higginbotham McAlester # 1, McAlester Ronald L. Carr Olivet #25, Ponca City John E. King Altus #60, Altus Robert R. Rolseth - Tulsa #52, Tulsa Donald G. Jones - Norman #24, Norman Robert G. Davis Stillwater # 14, Stillwater * Deceased 70

71 JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD TOMMY M. JOHNSTON This award honors the living who have rendered exceptional and unusual service while at the same time paying tribute to our first Grand High Priest, who is universally known as the Father of Oklahoma Masonry. Companion Johnston was greeted in He has served Guthrie Chapter as High Priest in 1975 and has served the Guthrie Chapter as Secretary since Companion Johnston s constant attention to the affairs of the Chapter, the mentoring he provides to new members and officers, and the example of selfless service he provides has made an incalculable contribution to Guthrie Chapter. He is a member of the Holy Order of the High Priesthood of Oklahoma. He has also served the Grand Chapter as District Deputy Grand High Priest in Companion Johnston has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights of his service to other Masonic organizations include being a 43-year member of Guthrie Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master in 1976 and Secretary since 1981 (33 years); District Deputy Grand Master and Grand Marshall for the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma; 33 rd Degree, director of the 4 th degree team; Treasurer, Past Venerable Master, of the Order of the Symbolic Chain for the Valley of Guthrie; Past Illustrious Master of Guthrie Council No. 48; member of the Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters of Oklahoma and a member of the Sword and Trowel; Past Commander of Guthrie Commandery No. 1, KT and member of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association; member of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor; member of St. Omer Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; and a member of Guthrie Chapter No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star; member of Royal Order of Scotland; awarded the DeMolay Legend of Honor.. Companion Johnston s meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Capitular Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity in general make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized with this significant award. JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD RECEPIENTS 1956 Herman A. Vaughan, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1959 George M. Beal, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC 1964 David M. McCain, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1965 Herschel W. Anderson, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1966 Aix B. Harrison, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Hugh T. Richardson, Clinton Chapter No. 69, R.A.M., Clinton 1969 J. W. Thomas, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1970 Claude Wentworth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Weeks, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon Henry L. Hardin, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1971 Henry Jess Berline, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Joseph Hill Cummings, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1972 Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Vernon C. Tollison, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1974 Don M. Coulter, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami John E. Harvey, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 71

72 1975 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City J. D. Edmonson, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Irl Brewer Ream, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1977 George C. Ward, Miami Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Miami Floyd Bernard Cottrell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1978 Darrel Winston Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Ivan Hart Routon, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton William Oscar Woodall, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1979 Grant Leopold, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Don Roberts Chance, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami William Walter Merryman, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1980 Curtis A. Mackey, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Robert O. Tupper, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Albert L. Page, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1981 Carl Woodrow Brown, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee James Carl Martin, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1982 Donald Mark Keiser, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1983 Bill Marvin Witt, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton William B. McBride, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Clyde E. Farley, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami Donald Ray Reuber, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1984 Walter A. Crook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville Harold Rea, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City John H. Whippey, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1985 Cecil C. Adcox, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Carl L. Fox, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Maurice L. Lashbrook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada 1986 Lester T. Craft, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Robert B. Christman, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Everette M. Baldwin, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1987 Fred Samuel Ball, Jr., Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman Glenn Dewey Murrell, Keystone No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton John Stallings Woodward, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1988 Raymond Hollis Dickens, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Jennings Long, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha 1989 Stephen William Spleth, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Elwood Murl Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1990 Howard Elton Ridgway, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 1991 James Viele, Jr., Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Fred R. Whitehead, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1992 William Edward Wickliffe, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Amos Grant Robison, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman 1993 Joseph Edwin Post, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee William L. Campbell, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 72

73 1994 John D. Miller, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1995 Robert D. Mitchell, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Ira F. Elledge, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William Hall, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee James D. Walker, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1996 Chester R. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William A. Baines, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee Willard E. Phillips, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Barry Spradling, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 1997 Larry Don Horton, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha Virgil Everett Morse, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1998 Harold Marion Tolle, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1999 Charles Newton Haley, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2000 Richard Dunaway, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 2001 John Wade Vaughan, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2002 William D. Frasier, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2003 Dale Matthew Braden, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2004 Alfred D. Fryman, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 2005 Andrew Buryl Palmer, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2006 Robert Richard Rolseth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2007 Anthony Morris Leonhard, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2008 Joe H. Britton, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 James Roy Taylor, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2011 Mike W. Sexton, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Robert D. Cundiff, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 2013 Truman B. Burns, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2014 Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD MARK ALLEN CRITCHFIELD This award is given to the Royal Arch Mason who is considered worthy based on exceptional and meritorious service to Capitular Masonry above and beyond the call of duty. Companion Mark Critchfield has served as Worshipful Master of Edmond Lodge No. 37, High Priest of Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Illustrious Master of Guthrie Council No. 48, and Commander of Guthrie Commandery No. 1. He is active and serves in the Holy Order of High Priesthood, York Rite College No. 75, the Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, Oklahoma Past Commander's Association, Philalathes Society, the Order of the Sword and Trowel, the Order of the Red Cross - St. Aumer. He also belongs to Muskogee York Rite Bodies as well as Cimarron Valley York Rite Bodies in Drumright and has held numerous offices in each of those. Companion Critchfield has served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. He has been awarded the Knight York Cross of Honour and the Knight Commander of the Temple. 73

74 His other Masonic service includes belonging to the Valley of Guthrie Scottish Rite and India Shrine Temple. Mark s ability as a excellent ritualist has been of great benefit to the various festivals and York Rite degree teams throughout Oklahoma, which makes him a valuable asset to York Rite Masonry and worthy of this award.. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENTS In 1951 the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons established the Distinguished Service Bronze Medal to be awarded each year to a Royal Arch Mason in each Grand Chapter affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. Each Grand Chapter nominates the Companion to receive the Award for his Distinguished Service; the award being made in the name of the General Grand Chapter; the only provision being that a Grand or Past Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter shall not be eligible for the same. The following have been the recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal in Oklahoma. * 1952 Joseph S. Lewis, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1953 Edward B. Hampton, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1954 Ansel M. Crowder, Perry Chapter No. 15, R.A.M., Perry * 1955 W. S. Durst, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon * 1956 Dryden George Shelton, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1957 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., Atoka * 1958 Kenneth S. Adams, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1959 George G. Duff, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1960 Raymond Shultz, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1961 Anson P. Shuman, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore * 1962 Frank E. Eldred, Drumright Chapter No. 83, R.A.M., Drumright * 1963 Jess P. Whitaker, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1964 Delbert Pidgeon, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1965 John Wesley Raley, Sr., Shawnee Chapter No. 32, Shawnee * 1966 Oliver S. Wilham, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater * 1967 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1968 John Willis Steward, Pauls Valley Chap No. 82, R.A.M., Pauls Valley * 1969 Doctor Lewellen Cooley, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC * 1971 James Jefferson Thorne, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1972 Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1973 Russell L. Maxwell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1974 Everett H. Carbaugh, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1975 John R. F. Millican, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1976 Nelson Alfred Shepherd, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1977 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1978 James C. Taylor, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M. Elk City * 1979 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha * 1980 Fred J. Smith, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1981 Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman * 1982 Darrel W. Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1984 Barry C. Spradling, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1985 John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1986 Howard G. Parker, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 74

75 1987 T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1988 James O. Rust, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1989 Melvin M. Jennings, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1990 Arthur A. Farrington, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton * 1991 Charles Emmitt Williams, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1992 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1993 William L. Keeling, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1994 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1995 Ronald Jack Chambers, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1996 Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1997 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore 1998 Albert Wild, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee 1999 Orlan R. Harrington, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2000 Lanny Sander, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City * 2002 Charles Moss, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2003 Bobby J. Stalnaker, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 2004 Timothy Peter Israel, Elk City Chapter No. 50, RAM, Elk City 2005 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2006 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus * 2007 Joseph C. Tannehill, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2008 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 Rocco Keith Eastridge, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Gary A. Odendahl, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2011 Monte Gene Hendrix, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Anthony Wayne Keck. Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2013 Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2014 Mark A. Critchfield, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie EPHRAIM KIRBY AWARD This is a relative new award that has been established by the General Grand Chapter to recognize Capitular Masons who have contributed exemplary service to Freemasonry. The following individuals are recipients of this award: Elwood M. Isaacs 2 Robert G. Davis John L. Logan Timothy P. Israel Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Gary A. Davis GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL Recipients shall be limited to one each Triennium for each Royal Arch Region, and four at-large medals. The Deputy General Grand High Priest reviews the recommendations and sends it to the General Grand High Priest for his approval. RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA *F. M. Lumbard 1975 * Bernard F. Mandlebaum 1993 *Kenneth D. Buckley 2008 Elwood M. Isaacs 2011 *Deceased 75

76 GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER GOLD MEDAL Recipients shall be selected when the following qualifications are met: The recipient must be a Royal Arch Mason and must qualify for the following reasons: One Medal is to be presented for outstanding activity in PUBLIC SERVICE; One Medal for outstanding contributions in the field of ARTS AND SCIENCES; and One Medal for outstanding BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS. Recommendations are sent directly to the General Grand High Priest, who in turn, will consult with the Dias General Grand Officers regarding his final decision. RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA *Kenneth S. Adams 1960 Roy Clark 1993 *Deceased GRAND SECRETARIES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND CHAPTERS OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS GRAND GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION SECRETARY IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Bobby L. Carter Joseph D. Owen P.O. Box PO Box Stonemill Run Birmingham, AL Tecumseh, OK Mobile, AL Alaska David A. Hunt Jon J. Giddings George Watt P.O. Box E. 9th St. P.O. Box Anchorage, AK Okmulgee, OK Anchorage, AK Alberta Marvyn Rogers Newel K. Barker William C. Johnstone P.O. Box East Place 9808 Austin Rd, SW Athabasca, Alta, Canada T9S 2A9 Bartlesville, OK Calgary, Alberta T2J 0Z2 Argentina Miguel Bogado George Saruba Presidente Peron Capital Federal Argentina Arizona George E. Weil Glen H. Kinsley Oscar D. Sims PO Box S. Laird St. P.O. Box 851 Chino Valley, AZ Mooreland, OK Sierra Vista, AZ Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Johnny D. Allford Jerry Whorton P.O. Box 1526 PO Box Shangra-La Little Rock, AR McAlester, OK Russelville, AR Austria Gunter C. Steurer Rauhensteingasse 3 A-1010 Vienna, Austria Belgium Klaus Greitmann James E. Smyrl 265 Rue Royale 2112 E. Haskell Pl. B-1030 Brussels, Belgium Tulsa, OK Brazil Paulo Roberto Curi Rua Sao Vicente, 127-Tijuca Rio de Janiero RJ, Brazil British Columbia Ed Wilson Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Brian A. Richman and Yukon Spencer Street 5015 S. Berryman Rd Brand Street Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2E3 Oklahoma City, OK Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5C4 76

77 California Kenneth G. Hope David J. Williams Charles Swedblom 801 Elm Ave. PO Box 1207 P.O. Box 605 Long Beach, CA Colbert, OK Ridgecrest, CA Colorado Robert F. Gregory John R. Christopher George E. West 3213Lochwood Dr 3675 N Horseshoe Dr 1000 South Oak Street Ft Collins, CO Guthrie, OK Cortez, CO Connecticut Charles B. Fowler Donald R. Chance Robert A. Colbourn 525 Stillwater th Ave. SW 19 Frost Dr. Windsor, CT Miami, OK North Haven, CT Delaware Franklin R. Townsend Gary A. Odendahl Franklin R. Townsend 905 Bradley Dr E 840 Road 905 Bradley Dr. Wilmington, DE Carney, OK Wilmington, DE District of Columbia Kenneth D. Fuller David A. Ray Maurice R. Minner, Jr Mill Race Rd Maple Valley Dr 4907 Wheeler Rd. Frederick, MD Oklahoma City, OK Oxen Hill, MD England James Daniel Does not commission Does not commission 60 Great Queen St. representatives. representatives. London, England WC2B 5AZ Finland Antti Piirto Patrick D. Couch Juha Viitala Kasarmikatu 16D 215 W. 16th St. Maaherrankatu 9 B FI Helsinki, Finland Owasso, OK FI Lappeenranta, Finland Florida Howard H. Gardner C. Allen Pattison PO Box Menendez Dr. 605 Tampa. FL Venice, FL France Jean-Pierre Pilorge Jon J. Giddings R. Young 12 Rue christine de Piasn 1403 E. 9th St. 12 Rue du Mail Paris, France Okmulgee, OK Paris, France Georgia Wade C. Smith James R. Taylor, Jr. Van Melder 811 Mulberry St. 128 W 135th Pl N 128 Ato Rd. Macon, GA Skiatook, OK Milledgeville, GA Germany Carsten Rinne Alister Boyd Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Str 11 Wilhermsdorf GE Greece George Biniaris Freemason's Hall Garry D. Odom 7000 S. Villa Nicolaos Stravropoulos 2 Kiou St. 19 Acharnon St Oklahoma City, OK G Athens, Greece Athens, Greece Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch George N. Kahopea, Sr Makiki St. Honolulu, HI Idaho David A. Grindle James T. Bunce 2642 N. Sweetwood Ave. P.O. Box 890 Meridan, ID Cascade, ID Illinois Dale L. Corrice Paul E. Ellis 724A Fieldcrest Dr 622 Elm St. South Elgin, IL Deerfield, IL India S. Krishnan H. Wade Turner B.C. Ray Freemason's Hall 7009 Lakepointe Shambhu Naph Pandit St. Janpath, P.O. Box 681 Oklahoma City, OK Calcutta, India New Delhi , India 77

78 Indiana Richard A. Lochner Lewis A. Hullum Mark A. Kester,Sr N. US HWY Dennis St N. 11th St. Knox, IN Shawnee, OK Terre Haute, IN Iowa Robert J. Seiler Troy E. Shipman William R. Kauten th Pl. 205 W. Blair 2219 Downing Ave. Camanche, IA Coalgate, OK Waterloo, IA Ireland D. Barry Lyons Robert G. Davis Kenneth T. Brislane Freemason's Hall PO Box 70 1C Wellesley Ct. 17 Molesworth St. Guthrie, Ok Clancy's Strand-Ennis Rd. Dublin 2, Ireland Limerick, Ireland Israel Eitan Ayalon L. Erik Stuckey Robert Mannheimer P.O. Box W 35th Pl P.O. Box 862 Tel Aviv, Israel Sand Springs, OK Kiryat Motzkin, Israel Italy Carlo De Rysky Glouanna Smojur Vaile Liberta 4A Pravia, Italy Kansas Wayne H. Rollf John J. Petrik Orville E. Wesseler P.O. Box W. Sunset Dr N. Sabin Topeka, KS Medford, OK Wichita, KS Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Kenneth Lowmiller Jimmy Lones 120 E Main St, Ste Lake St Lambert Road Danville, KY Lawton, OK Scottsville, KY Louisiana Timothy J. Riley Edward W. Hart Carle L. Jackson 171 Beckham's Camp Rd. 746 N. Willow Rd Hillmont Dr. Ringgold, LA Sand Springs, OK Baton Rouge, LA Maine Harold E. Birt, Jr. John Nomleggi 47 Beech St 43 Mt. Kineo Rd. Hampden, ME Kennebunkport, ME Manitoba, Canada James J. Barratt Donald G. Jones Dave English Pembina Hwy 2000 S Mustang Rd # Hammond Rd. Winnipeg, Manitoba Yukon, OK Winnipeg, Manitoba R3R 1M1 Canada R3T 5S9 Canada Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Robert T. Shipe Donald J. Hawkins 1 Playfield Street 5108 SE 47th St 521 Manor Rd. Baltimore, MD Oklahoma City, OK Sykesville, MD Massachusetts and Robert C. Corr Michael E. Hampton Wayne W. Anderson Rhode Island 186 Tremont Street 277 Village St 14 Willow Street Boston, MA Medway, MA Gloucester, MA Mexico US Eduardo Velasco Briceno Ave La Paz 2530, c.p Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico Michigan Robert E. Cooper Ronald J. Chambers John Hoyt 233 E. Fulton St E Lansing St 461 Clear Lake Grand Rapids, MI Broken Arrow, OK Dowling, MI Minnesota Gary A. Odegard O. Ray Harrington Lewis D. Seely Masonic Home Dr 6710 NW 29th St. 101 W. Locust St. Bloomington, MN Bethany, OK St. Peter, MN Mississippi Micky P. McMahan Donnie Higgingbotham Edward G. Holland P.O. Box NW 7th Pl 507 S. Court St. Meridian, MS Moore, OK Ellisville, MS

79 Missouri Kevin B. Sample Ronald L. Carr Mrvin Painter 325 E. Starla Rd El Camino 2109 Bear Creek Dr. Columbia, MO Ponca City, OK Columbia, MO Montana Roger E. Cathel Kish L. Thomas Vernon A. Nenetz 821 Central Ave 2430 NW 47th St. 408 S. Illinois Great Falls, MT Oklahoma City, OK Conrad, MT Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson John F. Carter Steven C. Smith, I P.O. Box W taliaferro St 215 Heavenly Drive Lincoln, NE Madill, OK Omaha, NE Netherlands Peter G. Kok Robert E. Goode A.E. Dodokvanhell Ordesecretariaat HKG 4705 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. Postbus Bartlesville, OK AM den Haag, Netherlands Nevada Russell M. Wilde Bradley S. Rickelman G. Michael Urso 2321 Meadowbrook Ln W. 2nd Ave S. 7th St. Carson City, NV Stillwater, OK Las Vegas, NV Newfoundland and Gordon J. Abbott Gary A. Davis Lawrence Bentley Labrador, Canada PO Box 290, R.R. #1 620 W. Cherry 38 Empire Avenue Burin, Newfoundland & Labrador AOE 1EO Drumright, OK Stephenville, NF A2N 1X5 New Brunswick, Michael Crofts Robert G. Davis Ambry G. Newman Canada 217 Carrington Lane P.O. Box Skyline Ave. Fredericton, NB E3A 5R6 Guthrie, OK Mitamichi, NB W1V, Canada New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Joe R. Manning, Jr. Leonard S. Sousa P.O. Box 621 P.O. Box Goffstown Rd. Littleton, NH Cushing, OK Manchester, NH 0310 New Jersey C. K. Leverett Steve Singleton Alvin L. Zach 18 Buttonwood Ave 2545 Remington Trce 8 Lisa Ct. Eatontown, NJ Clarksville, TN East Brunswick, NJ New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Glenn Tuttle Jesse O. Martindale 9812 Lorelei Ln NE RR 3, Box Camino del Sol Albuquerque, NM Broken Arrow, OK Farmington, NM New South Wales, Ezra Ron Duckworth Michael A. Davis Richard F. Bell Australia Box 134 P.O. Box Carandotta St. Petersham NSW 2049 Drumright, OK Mayfield West 2304 North Southwest Australia New York Michael T. Dunn William D. Bowie, Jr. E. William Whittaker 2150 Bleecker St Highway W. Bluff Drive Utica, NY Tecumseh, OK Bluff Point, NY New Zealand Robert S. Jaray Marshall M. Clayton H.L. Allen PO Box 254 Waikanae 3509 University 35 Walsh St New Zealand Muskogee, OK Reefton, New Zealand North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Charles L. Stuckey Timothy A. Dahlman P.O. Box Rustic Rd Storm Cat Lane Raleigh, NC Ponca City, OK Hope Mills, NC North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Robert O. Tupper Clifford A. Cranna P.O. Box W. Washington Fargo, ND Purcell, OK Nova Scotia, Frederick W. Richard Michael G. Aston Timothy R. Outerbridge Canada RR #1, Belmont RR 2, Box Dillon Crescent Nova Scotia BOM 1C0 Coweta, OK Halifax, N.S. B3M 3Y8 79

80 Ohio Dale G. Ray, Jr. Ralph K. Harris Curtis M. Jackson Alexander Commons STE S. Fairfax 5088 Dalmeny Ct. 564 W. Tuscarawas Ave. Skiatook, OK Columbus, OH Barberton, OH Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway Timothy P. Israel Thomas L. Crowder P.O. Box W. 7th Pl. Canyonville, OR Elk City, OK Panama Alberto Lalo Robert T. Shipe James E. Cook P.O. Box SE 47th St. PSC 02, Box 3233 Panama City, Republic of Panama Oklahoma City, OK APO AA Pennsylvania George R. Haynes Matthew D. McGee George W. Young 1 N. Broad St. 228 Westbury 408 Smith Rd Philadelphia, PA Ponca City, OK Bath, PA Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Felix T. Ng Plaridel Masonic Temple 1568 Mayhaligue St San Marcelino St. Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines Ermita, Manila, Philippines Portugal Luis Trindade Santos Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Jose Salgado Braz R. Joao Saraiva 34, S. Berryman Rd. Av. Duque d' Avila D Lisboa, Portugal Oklahoma City, OK Lisboa Portugal Quebec, Canada Charles A. Braun Neal D. Leach Charles D. McCormack 2295 St. Mark St., Rm 404-B 643 N. Market Montreal, Quebec H3H 2G9 Shawnee, OK Queensland, Australia John F. Frank Donald H. Long P.O. Box Vale Street Brisbane 4000 MOOROOKA QLD 4105 Rhode Island and John A. Larson III John E. King James M. Fogarty Providence Plantations97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee 178 Haverhill Ave. N. Scituate, RI Altus, OK North Kingstown, RI Romania Traian Popescu 152, Stirbei Voda Street 26B building, 8th floor, ste 23 1st District, Bucharest, Romainia Saskatchewan, Canada Mike Petty R.R. #3, Box 84 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K 3J6 William F. Leipert 279 Duffield St. Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 5H2 Scotland Grahame J. Smith, Grand Scribe E. Kenneth L. Lowmiller George MacLeod Royal Arch Chambers, 23 St. John St Lake 7 Fraser Rd. Edinburgh EH8 8DG, Scotland Lawton, OK Dingwall IV 19, Scotland South Australia Max Atkinson David Hoard John E. Acland P.O. Box 19 Rundle Mall P.O. Box Church Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Sterling, OK Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Elwood M. Isaacs Phillip G. Russell P.O. Box SE Penny Ln Landridge Dr. Columbia, SC Bartlesville, OK Charleston, SC 2940 South Dakota George E. Bauder Kenton M. Israel Donald R. Salmon PO Box Ellsworth Ave 201 E. Liberty Rapid City, SD Yukon, OK Rapid City, SD

81 Spain Jordi Rodriques Masonic Temple Gran, Via de Les Corts Catalanes 617 E Barcelona, Spain Tennessee Rick Hoover John D. Miller, Jr. Johhny Lee Byrd 100 Seventh Ave., N. Suite S 101st E. Ave Crestwood Rd. Nashville, TN Tulsa, OK Nashville, TN Texas Orville L. O'Neill John L. Logan J.M. Jimmy Wilson, Jr. P.O. Box Kirkland Ridge P.O. Box 666 Waco, TX Edmond, OK Floydada, TX Utah Owen C. Orton Daniel Christopher John L. Elwell, Jr S West 7751 South S 4380 S West West Valley City, UT Ponca City, OK Hooper, UT Venezuela Alberto Olgado Martinez Julio Serrano Keisten PO Box Altamira Caracas 1060, Venezuela Vermont Bruce R. Howard Aix B. Harrison Wendell H. Chaffee 17 Tuttle Meadow Drive 2201 Brentwood Pkwy 53 Sunset Dr. Rutland, VT Madison, WI Burlington, VT Victoria, Australia W. L. Smith Robert A. Ross 300 Albert St. RMB 7510 East Melbourne 3002 Terang 3264, Australia Victoria, Australia Virginia Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr. William A. Nation Charles Edwin Cave Cross Club Court 1309 Lakecrest Dr. 301 Spruce St. Providence Forge, VA Norman, OK Mt. Carmel, TN Washington Robert R. Benish Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Ross Brabley Othus 3804 NE 195th Ol PO Box SE 302nd St. Lake Forest Park, WA Norman, OK Kent, WA West Australia Basil J. Green A. Dean Monroe Norman Barry Carter PO Box E. Spiva Lane 414 Lewington Gardens Adelaide Terrace, Perth 6832 Perkins, OK Bibra Lake 6163, Western Australia Western Austrailia West Virginia Larry T. Bates Bartis M. Kent Arthur J. Davison 427 West Pike Street 800 N. 45th St. West RR 2, Box 530 Clarksburg, WV Muskogee, OK Elkins, WV Wisconsin Brian J. Hudy Robert R. Rolseth Eugene R. Kuhnwald Sunset Dr N. 154th E. Ave Elm Drive Dousman, WI Owasso, OK Friendship, WI Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget Donald E. Wolford Stanley N. McIrvin PO Box Polk St P.O. Box 1249 Cowley, WY Altus, OK Casper, WY

82 2015 DIRECTORY OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS OF OKLAHOMA NO. NAME & LOCATION HIGH PRIEST SECRETARY MEETING DAY CHARTER 1 INDIAN Michael W. Sexton Monte Gene Hendrix 4th Monday 21 Feb d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 McAlester McAlester (H) MUSKOGEE William S. Percifield Harvey Johnson, Jr. 2 nd Wed 6 Nov S. 6th St. PO Box :30 p.m. Muskogee Muskogee (H) GUTHRIE John R. Christopher Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6 Nov N. Walnut 2808 Ashe Brooke Place Guthrie Edmond (H) CYRUS Kenton M. Israel Clyde Schoolfield, Jr 2d & 4th Weds 9 Sep W. Britton Rd Evans Drive Oklahoma City Oklahoma City ARDMORE James C. Cantrell John Carter 2d Monday 10 Aug Cherry P.O. Box 14 Ardmore Ardmore (H) STILLWATER Bradley Rickelman Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 10 Aug W. Miller E. 840 Rd. Stillwater Camey NORMAN John T. Turner Lewis A. Hullum 2nd Thurs 26-Sep N. Porter 10 Dennis Blvd Norman Shawnee (H) OLIVET Bob Jorgenson James E. Halbrook 2nd Tuesday 3 Sep W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City Ponca City (H) TEXOMA Joe Lokay Blaine McKnight 4 th Thurs 23 Apr S. Burney St. PO Box 595. Colbert, OK Colbert, OK

83 44 LAWTON Brian M. Ragain Michael C. Zura 4tht Tuesday 18-Apr SW C St NW Williams Lawton Lawton, OK ELK CITY Gerald Stegall Timothy P. Israel 1st & 3rd Tues 9-Apr ½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 1596 Elk City Elk City TULSA Marvin E. Fletcher II Craig Bowman 3rd Monday 27-Apr E. 9th 812 N. 176 th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Owasso (C) BARTLESVILLE R. L. Rees Robert Goode 3rd Thursdays 16-Apr NE Washington Blvd. 610 N.E. Washington Blvd Bartlesville Bartlesville (H) ALTUS John D. Church Bobby L. Laws 3rd Thursday 9 Apr N. Hudson 1202 N. Hudson 7:00 p.m. Altus Altus (H) (C) WOODWARD Troy L. Collier Ray L. Bell 4th Thurs(Jan-Oct) 16-Apr ½ Main St th St 2 nd Thurs(Nov-Dec) Woodward Woodward :30 p.m CIMARRON VALLEY Kevin P. Bardy Gary A. Davis 1s & 3rd Weds 17-Apr N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 7:00 p. m. Drumright Drumright (H) (O) CAPITOL HILL Trasen S. Akers Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City Del City (H) Veritas Daniel S. Foerster Daniel D. Hantulla Quarty 2nd Sat 23-Apr-2010 Norman Lodge No Hallbrooke Dr. Last Month Qtr 1700 N. Porter Norman, OK :30 a.m. Norman, OK

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85 85 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA at a Special Convocation held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 9, 2014 A special convocation was called by Companion Robert G. Davis, Grand High Priest for the purpose of proposing a motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to the 2014 Grand Chapter budget in an amount adequate to purchase life memberships in the General Grand Chapter on behalf of all living perpetual members in Oklahoma who are not currently life members (the amount of approximately $12,500.00); said action being necessary to prevent increases in per capita taxes proposed by the General Grand Chapter at the 2014 Triennium from perpetually burdening the annual budgets of the Oklahoma Grand Chapter and its subordinate Bodies. The convocation was held on August 9, 2014 at Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36, with Most Excellent Companion Robert G. Davis opening the Grand Chapter in ample form with the following Grand Chapter Officers present: Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Grand King, James R. Taylor, Jr., Grand Scribe, Elwood M. Isaacs, Grand Treasurer, Gary A. Davis, Grand Secretary, Kent M. Israel, Grand Captain of the Host, John L. Logan. Grand Principal Sojourner, John Christopher, Grand Royal Arch Captain, Michael J. Megeath, Grand Master of the 3 rd Veil, Donald E. Wolford, Grand Master of the 2 nd Veil, Jason Marshall, Grand Master of the 1 st Veil, and John F. Carter, Grand Sentinel. The invocation was given by Companion Robert G. Davis. Roll call of Constituent Chapters represented was as follows: Guthrie No. 6, Cyrus No. 7, Norman No. 24, Olivet No. 25, Lawton No. 44, Elk City No. 50, Altus No. 60, Cimarron Valley No. 81, Capitol Hill No. 101, and Veritas No Ten out of eighteen Chapters resulted in a quorum being present to discuss business. Credentials Committee consisted of Companions Robert Cundiff, Chairman, Kent M. Israel, and Andrew B. Palmer. Their report concluded the above Chapter representation and a total of 87 votes present. The Grand High Priest appointed Companions Robert R. Rolseth, Timothy P. Israel, and John E. King as tellers. A discussion was had concerning the upcoming resolutions to be considered at the General Grand Chapter and their effect on our Grand Chapter. The Grand Treasurer gave a financial report of the current funds and estimated interest income. The Grand King gave a detailed financial accounting of the net impact that purchasing life memberships in the General Grand Chapter for all current perpetual members of the Oklahoma Grand Chapter would have on the current year s budget, and subsequent year s budgets. As a result, a motion was made by Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. and seconded by Companion James R. Taylor, Jr. to supplement funds from the General Fund account of the Grand Chapter to purchase life memberships in the General Grand Chapter for current living perpetual members of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma who are not currently life members. After numerous comments, a secret ballot was taken. Motion prevailed. It was determined that a letter would be sent to all members to consider life memberships in the General Grand Chapter. A motion was made and seconded to extend the deadline for life memberships to 31 August Motion prevailed. The Special Convocation of the Grand Chapter was closed in ample form.

86 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA The Past Grand High Priest s Association held its annual breakfast meeting at 6:30 a.m., April 24, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman, OK with ten members present. Timothy Israel, 1 st Vice President presided. The minutes of last year s meeting were read and approved. The financial report was presented and approved following the Audit Committee report. The Association approved the following budget: C. L. Stuckey, $110 honorarium; RARA, $1,000; Rainbow for Girls, $2,000; and DeMolay, $2,000. The Secretary/Treasurer reported that this coming year would complete 24 years he has served in the office and would not accept re-election in The Annual Meeting was closed. Charles L. Stuckey, Secretary FINANCIAL STATEMENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST S ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA ASSETS AND FUND EQUITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2015 CASH: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City, January 1, 2015 Account No $ 7, INVESTMENTS: Wells Fargo, Ponca City, Account No NAV. Yield Cash $1, Goldman Sachs 6.125%, , , % Quantity Cost NAV ISHARES Trust S&P USPFD Stock Index 1,914 61, , % Suburban Propan , , % Vanguard Natural Resources 212 6, , % IVY FDS Inc. High Income ED 1,145,475 10, , % Eaton Vance Tax Managed Global 453 4, , % First Trust Specialty 300 5, , % ING Group NV 7.375% PFD 200 4, , % Total Equities $105, $119, % Total Assets $126, Estimated Income for $8,

87 PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST S ASSOCIATION CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JANUARY 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 Cash on deposit, RCB Pioneer, Ponca City, OK January 1, 2014 $ 8, DEPOSITS: Checking Account Interest $ 5.60 RCB Pioneer CD Interest RCB Pioneer CD , st Clearing 8, $13, DISBURSEMENTS: Charles L. Stuckey Windom Hotel Rainbow 2, CMRF 1, DeMolay 2, Wells Fargo 10, Total Disbursements $15, Cash on Deposit, RCB Pioneer Ponca City, OK December 31, 2014 $ 8, Outstanding check No $1, $7,

88 Holy Order of the High Priesthood of Oklahoma Minutes of the Annual meeting held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 16 August 2014 President Donnie Higginbotham opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Officers present were: Donnie Higginbotham Ronald Carr Robert Rolseth John E. King Donald Jones Troy Shipman Glen Scheid Dan Hanttula Mickey McGrath President Vice President Chaplain Secretary/Treasurer Master of Ceremonies Conductor Herald Steward Sentinel Pro tem The following candidates were elected to receive the degree. Jim Cantrell, Dan Hendrickson, & Russell Freas All candidates were received, duly anointed and acknowledged as Anointed High Priests, making them members of the Holy Order of the high Priesthood of Oklahoma. The following degree team performed the degree. Donnie Higginbotham President Pro tem Dwayne Dixon Vice President Ron Carr Master of Ceremonies Tim Israel Chaplain James Smyrl Conductor The Minutes of the meeting were read and approved. The Treasurers report was read and accepted. A motion was made and seconded to allow the Treasurer to pay the bills for the ensuing year. Motion prevailed. Right Excellent Grand King Clyde Schoolfield was introduced and introduced the Grand Officers present. All Past Grand Masters were introduced. The annual election for offtcers was held. It was moved and seconded to advance all officers with the exception of Sentinel: James Taylor was nominated for the office of Sentinel, with any further nominations he was elected. The Officers for the year are; President Vice President Chaplain Secretary/Treasurer Master of Ceremonies 88 Ronald Carr Robert Rolseth Don Jones John E. King Troy Shipman

89 Conductor Herald Steward Sentinel Kent Israel Dan Hanttula Glenn Scheid James Taylor Right Excellent Grand King Clyde Schoolfield installed the Officers. Each of the Candidates spoke- There being no further business the Order was closed in due form. JOHN E. KING Secretary/Treasurer DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM President 89

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91 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27th St Tulsa OK (C) R I Deputy Grand Master Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy R I Grand P.C.W Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK (H) danh@semperaptus.com Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda R I Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) isaacsok@sbcglobal.net Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie R I Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) & (FAX) grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net William J. Cloud (59) PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK wcloud9@yahoo.com R I Grand Captain of the Guard Michael O. Zura (21) Erika Illustrious Grand Conductor of 4805 NW Williams Ave. Council Lawton, OK (H) (O) mczura39@gmail.com John D. Allford (3) Brenda Illustrious Grand Steward PO Box 609 McAlester, OK (C) (O) jallford@mcalesterscottishrite.org 91

92 Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda M I Grand Master Bridgeport Rd Eufaula, OK (H) (C) marwanda2@hotmail.com Truett McCarty (3) Sharon Illustrious Grand Marshall Highway 48 Allen, Ok (H) (C) truettmccarty@yahoo.com Bobby Stalnaker (21) 5302 SW Eyler Ave. Lawton, OK (H) (C) Illustrious Grand Sentinel Don H. Whitman (3) Pam Illustrious Grand Chaplain RR 2, Box 6750 Vici, OK (H) donwhitman@gmail.com 92

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94 MARVIN L. CHAMBERLIN Illustrious Grand Master Companion Chamberlin was born September 13, 1931 in the Chamberlin homestead house in Polk County, Missouri. His education began in the small country schools (most of them consisted of one room containing all eight grades). In 1945 he began his high school education in Bolivar, Missouri. Then his family moved to Santa Paula, California, where he graduated from Santa Paula Union High School in On June 29, 1951 he married Wanda Beatty of Oxnard, California. They have three children, three grandsons, four great grandsons and two great granddaughters. Marvin attended California Baptist College (now University) in Riverside, California, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in He was ordained a Baptist Minister in November 1955 and served several churches in California. He received a Master of Divinity Degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in 1961 and later the Doctor of Ministry Degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. From 1961 until his retirement in 1982, Marvin served as a Navy Chaplain. His duty stations were varied which included Naval Hospital, Naval Air Stations, Navy Construction Battalion Centers (Sea Bees), a tour with the Marines, interspersed with extended times of sea duty. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Navy he became the pastor of Parkview Baptist Church in Port Hueneme, California where he served for seven years before serving as a field representative for California Baptist University, Riverside, California. While stationed at the Naval Air Station in the Philippines Marvin received the first three Masonic degrees in Lincoln Lodge No. 34, F. & A. M., Olongapo, R. P. He retained membership there until joining Eufaula Lodge No. 1, where he served as Worshipful Master in In 2004 he was appointed as the Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. He is a Knight Commander Court of Honor, Scottish Rite Valley of McAlester; a member of Indian Chapter Number 1, Royal Arch Mason of Oklahoma; Union Council Number 3, Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma; Knight Templar Commandery Number 6; Oklahoma Past Commanders Association; Knight of the York Cross of Honor; Oklahoma Priory #9; Order of High Priesthood Grand Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma; the Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters of Oklahoma; Order of the Sword and Trowel; the York Rite College #75 of Oklahoma; the Allied Masonic Degrees and the Knights of St. Andrew. 94

95 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR DISTRICT NO. 1 Timothy P. Israel Elk City Council No W. 7th Place Altus No. 33 Elk City, OK Woodward Council No DISTRICT NO. 2 Bradley J. Rickelman Bernard Council No W. 2nd Ave. Cimarron Valley No. 44 Stillwater, OK Stillwater Council No DISTRICT NO. 3 Larry D. White Tulsa Council No E. 27th St. Bartlesville Council No. 41 Tulsa, OK (C) DISTRICT NO. 4 Daniel D. Hanttula Alpha Council No Hallbrooke Dr. Norman Council No. 27 Norman, OK Guthrie Council No (H) Capitol Hill Council No.59 DISTRICT NO. 5 Michael C. Zura Ardmore Council No NW Williams Ave. Lawton Council No.21 Lawton, OK (H) (C) DISTRICT NO. 6 John D. Allford Muskogee Council No. 2 PO Box 609 Union No. 3 McAlester, OK jallford@,calesterscottishrite.org 95

96 96 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: Donald G. Jones (3) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK 74055( ) All past Grand Illustrious Masters Committee on Credentials: Robert D. Cundiff (59) - Chmn Leslie Dr., Del City, OK ( ) John D. Church (33) Concord Ln., Altus, OK ( ) Gary A. Odendahl (8) E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK Committee on Finance: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Lewis A. Hullum (27) - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK (ex-officio) Committee on Work and Returns: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (22) 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) Kent Israel (25) Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) William J. Cloud (59) (ex-officio) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Trasen Akers (59) - Chmn W. Memorial Rd. Apt # 1R, Oklahoma City, OK ( Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (27) - Chmn - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK ( ) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) David Ray (27) Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Committee on York Rite Coordination: Larry D. White (22) - Chmn E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( )James Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (25) W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) William Pearce (22) E 128th St, Coweta, OK ( ) Committee on Custodian of the Work: Timothy P. Israel (25) - Chmn W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - OKC Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (22) N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) (C)

97 Standing Resolution Committee Investment Advisory Board: John L. Logan (Com 29) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Michael J. Megeath (Coun 22) E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (Chap 25) Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) Special Committees Charters and Dispensations: Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (43) Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK (ex-officio) DeMolay: Gary A. Davis (44) Chmn W Cherry St, Drumright, OK ( ) Kent Israel (25) Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) Pat Couch (22) W. 16th, Owasso, OK ( ) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) Marvin Chamberlin (3) Bridgeport Rd, Eufaula, OK ( ) Larry D. White (22) E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (44) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Masonic Charity Foundation: John D. Allford (3) - PO Box 609, McAleste4r, OK ( ) MEMBERSHIP Robert R. Rolseth (52) Chmn 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) CENTRAL REGION Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Brad Rickelman (14) - N.CENT. REGION 5216 W. 2 nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Marvin Fletcher (52) - N.E. REGION S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Mike Sexton (1) - S.E. REGION 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK ( ) John Carter (11) - S.CENT. REGION 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK ( ) Bobby Laws (60) - WESTERN REGION N. Hudson St., Altus, OK ( ) York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation Bobby L. Carter President Vacant Kish L. Thomas Secretary Gary A. Davis Charles L. Stuckey 97

98 Youth Leadership Award: Marvin Chamberlin (3) Bridgeport Rd, Eufaula, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (44) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) William Pearce (22) E 128th St, Coweta, OK ( ) Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: Marvin Chamberlin (3) Bridgeport Rd, Eufaula, OK ( ) Larry D. White (22) E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Committee on Necrology Don H. Whitman (3) - RR 2, Box 6750, Vici, OK ( ) 2015 Regional and Department Conferences Committee Clyde H. Schoolfield (7) - Chmn - OKC Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Larry D. White (52) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (50) PO Box 683, Elk City, OK ( ) Committee on Time and Place: L. Eric Stuckey (14) - Chmn- 703 W. 35 th Pl, Sand Springs, OK ( ) Trasen Akers (101) Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) David Ray (24) Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Committee on Appreciation: James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - Chmn W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( ) Assistant Custodians of the Work: District 1 - Paul T. Currell (25) S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK ( ) District 2 - Charles L. Stuckey (43) Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) District 3 - James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK ( District 4 - James E. Smyrl (22) N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) District 5 - Bobby Stalnaker (21) SW Eyler Ave, Lawton, OK ( ) District 6 - Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Webmaster: John Christopher (48) Webmaster 3675 N Horseshoe Dr, Guthrie, OK ( ) (C) (H) jrchristopher@cox.net York Rite Promotional Booth: Robert R. Rolseth (22) Chmn 7818 N. 154 th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) All Members of the MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 98

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100 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA April 24, 2015 There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the One- Hundred Twenty-first Annual Assembly of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma was opened in the Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin M I Grand Master, presiding. MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER MARVIN CHAMBERLIN RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER... LARRY D. WHITE R.I. GRAND P.C.W DANIEL HANTTULA R.I. GRAND TREASURER... ELWOOD M. ISAACS R.I. GRAND RECORDER....GARY A. DAVIS R.I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD WILLIAM J. CLOUD ILL GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL.David Williams for MICHAEL O. ZURA ILL GRAND MARSHALL...TRUETT McCARTY LLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD...JOHN D. ALLFORD ILL GRAND SENTINEL... BOBBY STALNAKER ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CHAPLAIN...William Pearce for DON H. WHITMAN The flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Companion William Pearce, Acting Grand Chaplain. Distinguished Guests were received at the 8:00 a.m. session ceremonies. The Grand Master appointed Companions Paul T. Currell and Donnie G. Higginbotham as the Teller Committee. PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS PRESENT William A. Nation Lewis A. Hullum Bobby L. Carter Elwood M. Isaacs Donald G. Jones Charles L. Stuckey Donnie G. Higginbotham Andrew B. Palmer William H. Pearce John L. Logan The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed all the above Past Illustrious Grand Masters and thanked them for their support. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Timothy P. Israel District No. 1 Bradley J. Rickelman District No. 2 Larry D. White District No. 3 Daniel Hanttula District No. 4 Absent District No. 5 John D. Allford District No. 6 The M I Grand Master welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service. 100

101 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None was noted. CONSTITUENT COUNCILS REPRESENTED The roll call of the Constituent Councils of Oklahoma was called, and the following were present: Muskogee Council No. 2 Union Council No. 3 Ardmore Council No. 18 Alpha Council No. 18 Tulsa Council No. 22 Elk City Council No. 25 Norman Council No. 37 Altus Council No. 33 Cimarron Valley Council No. 44 Guthrie Council No. 48 Stillwater Council No. 50 Woodward Council No. 52 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE-HUNDRED TWENTIETH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY A motion was made and seconded to approve the printed proceedings of the 120th annual assembly. Motion prevailed. ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS To the Officers and Companions of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma I greet you. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the One Hundred Twenty-First Annual Assembly of our Grand Council. This is your Grand Session; therefore I encourage each of you to participate in the proceedings, listen intently, speak openly, and vote wisely. With pleasure I extend our Oklahoma Hospitality to our distinguished guests and visitors. I trust that you will enjoy your visit with us and will return many times in the future. If we can do anything to make your visit more enjoyable please let us know. Last April you elected and installed me as your Most Illustrious Grand Master. It has been a high honor to represent you in that office. I am most grateful for the support and encouragement extended to me by so many of you. To the Grand Officers, the District Deputies, the Committee Chairman I extend a most special Thank You for the manner in which you advanced Cryptic Masonry. I shall ever be thankful for the support, and needed direction, extended by many of the Past Illustrious Grand Masters. I express sincere appreciation to Right Illustrious Grand Recorder Gary Davis. He was always there to give much needed guidance. I must also acknowledge Right Illustrious Grand Treasurer Elwood M. Ike Isaacs who is always on top of the financial situation. Both of these companions work continuously to keep the Grand York Rite on an even keel and above water. As will be noted in the section on visitations, I was able to make official visits to all but four of our Councils. These visits were very interesting and encouraging. I express my thanks to each Illustrious Master and their crew for the courteous manner in which I was received. On a few of these trips it was my pleasure ride with Companion Robert G. Davis, M E Grand High Priest, and in the company of Companion William J. Cloud, Right Illustrious 101

102 Captain of the Guard. Their insight into many of the issues facing our originations was informative and appreciated. The continuous conversation made the long miles go by fast. M E Grand High Priest, Robert G. Davis and I called a Special Officers Meeting for June 19, This meeting was held in the facilities of Eufaula Lodge #1. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the relationship of our Grand York Rite Bodies with the General Grand Bodies. This was followed, on August 9th, by a Special Convocation and Assembly in Oklahoma City Lodge #36. One last remark, much to my regret and loss, I was unable to attend any of the out of state events. NECROLOGY Last night we paused to honor those Companions and Sir Knights who had finished their travel on that level of time to be welcomed into that eternal house. To them we said: Well done good and faithful brothers, you will be greatly missed. DISPENSATIONS I approved 4 dispensations this year: July 8, I delegated RIDGM Larry White authority to open and/or close Tulsa Council No. 22 in Ample Form, on July 26, 2014 September 26, I approved Altus Council No. 33 By-Law revision. October 30, I issued a dispensation request by Tulsa Council No. 22 to change the date of their Officers election. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES I did not appoint any Grand Representative to other Jurisdictions. COUNCIL AWARDS The Cryptic Mason of the Year and Youth Leadership Awards will be disclosed at the banquet tonight. VISITATIONS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER April 26, 2014 Installed as M.I.G.M for at the Grand Session in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 17, 2014 Participated in the KYCH Meeting, Drumright May 22, 2014 Grand Officers Reception Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward May 25, 2014 Attended Oklahoma Grand Rainbow Assembly, Norman June 19, 2014 Called Grand Officers Meeting (Chapter/Council), Eufaula July 12, 2014 DeMolay Conclave Representative by R.I.D.G.M. Larry White August 9, 2014 Special Convocation and Assembly at Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City August 13, 2014 Grand Officers Reception Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee August 16, 2014 Installed the Thrice Illustrious Master Grand Officers, Oklahoma City August 16, 2014 Quarterly Officers Meeting at Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City August 18, 2014 Grand Officers Reception Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa August 21, 2014 Grand Officers Reception Altus Council No. 33, Altus August 23, 2014 Grand Master s Field Day, Lodge No. 36, Oklahoma City Opened/Closed Grand Council in Ample Form 102

103 August 27, 2014 October 4, 2014 October 14, 2014 October 18, 2014 October 25, 2014 October 27, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8, 2014 November 15, 2014 December 2, 2014 December 10, 2014 January 10, 2015 January 12, 2015 January 25, 2015 January 31, 2015 February 21, 2015 March 28, 2015 April 18, 2015 April 23-25, 2015 Grand Officers Reception Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City September 18, 2014 Grand Officers Reception Norman Council No. 27, Norman Represented Grand Council, Opening Ceremony Scottish Rite Reunion, Guthrie Grand Officers Reception Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City Represented Grand Council, Opening Ceremony Scottish Rite Reunion, McAlester Represented Grand Council, Opening Ceremony Scottish Rite Reunion, Tulsa Grand Officers Reception Union Council No. 3, McAlester Represented Grand Council, Grand Lodge Opening Ceremony, Guthrie Attended Grand Lodge, Guthrie Participated in All Masonic Day, Guthrie Grand Officers Reception Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton Visited Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater Quarterly Officers Meeting, Tulsa Grand Officers Reception Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore Participated in Sword Presentation, DeMolay Workshop, Midwest City Attended Work and Tactics, Oklahoma City No. 36, Oklahoma City Opened/Closed (in Ample Form) Capitol Hill Council No. 59 which hosted the Winter Festival of York Rite Degrees, Midwest City Quarterly Officers Meeting, Oklahoma City Represented Grand Council, Opening Ceremony Scottish Rite Reunion, McAlester Participate in the Oklahoma York Rite Grand Session, Norm RECOMMENDATIONS Low attendance is the marked difficulty occurring in many of the Councils. Regular communication with all of the members would possibly improve this situation. The use of the social media is an effective tool. On the opposite side, there has been much improvement in the Opening and Closing ritual. No doubt the open language print out, made available last year, has been a great assistance in this area. Companions, keep up the good work! APPRECIATION In closing I must express a much deserved thank you to my Associate Officers, and Companions all, for your encouragement and support during my term in office. As many of you know my wife and I have been working through some medical difficulties, your consideration, encouragement and prayers are so greatly appreciated. And lastly, but surely not the least, I want to thank Wanda, my wife of almost 64 years, for her understanding and willingness to take the supportive role once again. She developed that skill as a Navy Wife. I am indebted to her. THANK YOU MY LOVE! MARVIN L. CHAMBERLIN Illustrious Grand Master

104 Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2014 Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma 2/25/ :44 General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $72, Cash, Avg Yield 0.0% $3, Stock & ETF's: Cost Unrealized G/L AT&T, (T), 200 Sh, yield 5.59% $6, $ , I Shares S&P (PFF), 231 sh, yield 6.31% , Pow ershares, (PGX), 152 sh, yield 5.97% , VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 200 sh, yield 16.72% , Williams Partners, (WPZ), 100 sh, yield 8.29% , Avg yield 7.67% $27, $2, , Corporate Bonds: Cost Unrealized G/L Bell Atlantic debs, BBB+, 8,000 sh, yield 5.42%, (6.0%) $7, $ , Avg yield 5.42% $7, $ , Mutual Funds: (Open End) Cost Unrealized G/L Franklin Income, (FCISX), 1, sh, yield 4.40% $2, , Mutual Funds: (Closed End) BlackRock Resources, (BCX), 290 Sh, yield 9.52% , Choen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, yield 6.95% , Hancock,John Trust, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 6.747% , Royce Value Trust, (RVT), 200 Sh, yield 12.0% , Tortoise Energy, (TYG), 74 sh, yield 5.62% , Avg yield 9.19% 1, $18, , Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Cost Unrealized G/L Prudential Fin, (PRH), 200 sh, yield 5.7%, (5.70%) $4, $ $4, US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 7.11% (6.95%) $ , Avg yield 6.17% $6, $ , Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2014 $63, Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year $8, % Transferred to Grand Council Checking Acct, 9/12 & 11/13/14 $12, Dividends/Interest earned in 2014 $4, Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2014 $104, Cash, Avg Yield 0.0% $7, Stocks & ETF's: Cost Unrealized G/L AT&T, (T), 201 sh, yield 5.59% $6, $ , ConocoPhillips, (COP), 102 sh, yield 4.22% , I Shares, (PFF), 175 sh, yield 6.31% , Philllips 66 Co, (PSX), 51 Sh, yield 2.78% , Pow ershares, 581 Sh, yield 5.97% , VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 300 sh, yield 16.72% , Williams Partners, (WPZ), 140 sh, yield 8.29% , Avg yield 6.87% $40, $2, ,

105 Corporate Bonds: Cost Unrealized G/L GTE Calif Debs, BBB+, 7,000 sh, yield 5.83%, (6.75%) $6, $1, , Western Union, 7,000 sh, BBB, yield 6.07% (6.20%) , Avg yield 5.95% $13, $1, , Mutual Funds: (Closed End Funds) Cost Unrealized G/L Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 sh, yield 6.95% $3, $ , John Hancock, (JHS), 200 sh, yield 6.74% , Royce Value Trust, (RVT), 920 sh, yield 12.0% (est) , Avg yield 8.75% (est) $19, $ , Preferreds/Fixed Rate Secruties: Cost Unrealized G/L Prudential Fin,(PRH), 385 sh, yield 5.7%, (5.70%) $8, $ , US Cellular (UZA), 100 sh, yield 7.11%, (6.95%) , Wells Fargo, (WFC'Q), 400 sh, yield 5.69%, (5.85%) , Avg yield 5.86% $21, , Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2014 $108, Net Gain/Loss Account Value for the year 2014 $4, Dividend/Interest earned in 2014 $6, The total endow ed funds in the Grand Council as of 1/1/14 $102, The total endow ed funds in the Grand Council as of 12/31/14 $107, Gain in the Perpetual Membership Account $4, Dividend/Interest earned in 2013 $5, Div/Int distributed to Local Bodies in 2014 on D/I earned in 2013 $2, Div/Int distributed to Gd Chapter in 2014 on D/I earned in 2013 $2, Dividend/Interest distributed in 2014 on interest earned in 2013 $5, % Total Members as of 12/31/ New members gained in Grand Total of Grand Council Investments: 1/1/ /31/2014 Gain % Increase Total General Fund Account Value $72, $63, $8, % Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value $104, , , % Grand Council Total Investments $177, $172, $4, % -4, Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma 105

106 As of 12/31/2014 Total Perpetual Members Grand Council, CM of Oklahoma New Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to Members Total Total Total Interest Council Council Grand Council Council Local Name in 2014 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed * Deceased Living Council * Deceased Living Councils Altus No , * * Alpha (OKC), No , * * Ardmore, No , * * Bartlesville, No * * Bernard (Ponca City), No , * * Capitol Hill (OKC), No , * * Cimarron Valley, No , * * Elk City, No , * * Guthrie, No , * * Law ton, No , * * Muskogee, No , * * Norman, No , * * Stilllw ater, No , * * Tulsa, No , , * * Union (McAlester), No , * * Woodw ard, No , * * * * , , , * , , * % * 3.08% * 2.57% Percentage used in making calculations: 5.9% 106

107 REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year. MEMBERSHIP Membership: 1 January Gains: Greeted 80 Admissions 61 Reinstatements 5 Adjustments 0 Total Gains 146 Losses: Deaths 53 Suspensions/Withdrawals 56 Demitted 53 Adjustments 9 Total Losses 171 Membership: 31 December ,369 Net Membership Loss: 25 We had a decrease of 25 members compared to a gain of 29 last year. Greetings of 80 compared to 118 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 56 compared to 62 last year. All Councils have submitted quarterly reports for Year We had 25 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 21, with an ending total of 514 living and 287 deceased perpetual members. Almost 38% of our members are perpetual members. I wish to especially thank Ike Isaacs and his wife Linda for all their assistance these past years. I also want to thank Clyde Schoolfield for his tireless effort in getting our Chapter and Council databases correctly entered in the Grand Encampment database. These will prove to be very beneficial in the coming years. I also pledge to have a Secretary/Recorder training session this coming year. Each of you need to make a commitment to attend. GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder 107

108 CONSTITUENT COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS ENDING 31 DECEMBER Net Gain 2014 No. Name Members Greeted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj S/W or (Loss) Members Dues Fees 2 Muskogee $25.00 $ Union $10.00 $ Ardmore $17.00 $ Okmulgee (49) 0 $0.00 $ Alpha $15.00 $ Lawton (8) 81 $25.00 $ Tulsa (2) 207 $24.00 $ Elk City (4) 59 $17.00 $ Norman (8) 112 $14.00 $ Altus (2) 71 $15.00 $ Bartlesville (7) 43 $8.25 $ Bernard (3) 50 $10.00 $ Cimarron Valley (1) 31 $15.00 $ Guthrie $15.00 $ Stillwater (2) 43 $15.00 $ Woodward $10.00 $ Capitol Hill (4) 130 $15.00 $35.00 Totals Name P/M N/P DeMolay P/C KTEF Pilgrimage Magazine Amount P/C TOTAL Guthrie 17 0 $15.75 $ $48.00 $ $ $1, $ $1, Muskogee 59 0 $17.00 $ $61.00 $ $ $1, $1, $2, Oklahoma 18 5 $23.75 $ $77.00 $ $ $2, $ $2, McAlester 36 0 $20.00 $ $33.00 $ $ $1, $ $2, St. John's 14 2 $8.00 $ $27.00 $96.00 $ $ $ $ Ardmore 16 0 $7.50 $ $24.00 $92.00 $ $ $ $ Ben Hur 27 2 $5.00 $ $18.00 $98.00 $ $ $ $ Lawton 23 1 $14.25 $ $48.00 $ $ $1, $ $1, Trinity 60 5 $35.00 $1, $97.00 $ $1, $3, $ $3, Elk City 35 4 $17.50 $ $63.00 $ $ $1, $ $2, Gethsemane 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Calvary 13 3 $7.25 $ $26.00 $90.00 $ $ $ $ St. Aumer 22 0 $7.75 $ $20.00 $ $ $ $ $1, Norman 33 3 $18.00 $ $59.00 $ $ $1, $ $2, Cimarron Valley 9 0 $6.00 $ $21.00 $66.00 $ $ $ $ Capitol Hill 87 3 $10.25 $ $38.00 $ $ $1, $1, $2, Totals $ $8, $ $2, $7, $20, $6, $26,

109 GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET VS ACTUAL Income: Budget 14 Actual 14 Variation Per Capita $7, $7, ($8.00) Perpetual Members $2, $2, ($117.00) Fees $ $ $20.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $ $ ($224.00) Interest/Investments $4, $4, $0.00 Life Membership Gen Grnd Council $0.00 $3, ($3,225.00) Miscellaneous $ $ $98.00 Total $15, $18, ($3,456.00) Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4, $4, $0.00 Payroll Taxes $ $ $6.00 Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1, $0.00 $1, CMMRF $1, $1, $46.00 Per Capita - General Grand Council $1, $1, $38.00 DeMolay Contribution $ $ $0.00 Rent/Utilities $1, $1, $34.00 Telephone/Computer $ $ $75.00 Office Supplies $ $ $0.00 Printing & Stationary $ $ $ Postage $ $ $ Fidelity Bond Premium $ $ $0.00 Office Equipment Account $ $17.00 $83.00 Office & Equipment Repair Account $ $48.00 $52.00 Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $ $0.00 $ Triennial $ $ $2.00 Host Expense $ $77.00 $ Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $ $ ($218.00) Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 Life Membership Gen Grnd Council $13, ($13,875.00) Miscellaneous $ $ ($27.00) Total Estimated Expenses $14, $25, ($11,582.00) Net Income/Loss $1, ($6,715.00) 109

110 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ $ $0.00 Donations $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $ $ $0.00 Estimated Expenses: Membership Development $ $ $ Total $0.00 $ Beginning cash balance $ Income $19, Expenses $25, Additional withdraw from General Fund $7, Membership Development Inc not used $ Difference $1, Cash on hand $1, The additional expenses over budget were primarily a result of the Life Membership expense. This overage was approved by the Finance Committee and the craft on 9 August RESOLUTION 1 WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, of the Constitution states: This Grand Council is a member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, and WHEREAS, the cost of membership is placing a financial burden on our local Councils that is not being rewarded, and WHEREAS, any increase in the General Grand Council per capita would have a disastrous financial effect on our Grand Council due to over 510 living perpetual members having to be paid to the General Grand Council out of the General fund of our Grand Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 1, Section 2, Allegiance, which states "This Grand Council is a member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International." be eliminated and all Sections following be renumbered. Respectfully submitted; Charles L. Stuckey (43), Gary A. Davis (44), John L. Logan (52) & Elwood M. Isaacs (41) This resolution was withdrawn. RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, the Standing Resolutions of The Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, provides for the election, term of office, duties and responsibilities of the three (3) directors of the York Rite Temple Building Company of Oklahoma, and

111 WHEREAS, upon investigation the Articles of Incorporation were not filled with the Oklahoma Secretary of State as approved on May 16, 1980, and WHEREAS, there was an investment account established shortly thereafter. This account is currently held as a Joint Account with The Grand Chapter, The Grand Council and The Grand Commandery under the name of Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account, Temple Association at Wells Fargo Advisors, account number , and WHEREAS, there have been no contributions made to this account in the past several years, and there is little or no possibility of ever building a York Rite Building. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (1) that the York Rite Masonic Association be dissolved, (2) the Standing Resolution, York Rite Temple Building Company Committee be removed from the Standing Resolutions of The Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, (3) all committees relating to the York Rite Temple Association be dissolved and (4) the Investment Account Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account, Temple Association be closed and all the funds transferred to the Grand Chapter, GYR, Joint Account Membership Development. Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis, (44/22),Elwood M. Isaacs (41/22), John L. Logan (52/48), Charles L. Stuckey (43) Resolution passed. RESOLUTION 3 WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 21 of the General Laws of this Grand Council states that perpetual memberships are authorized in constituent Councils, and WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 21, Sub-section (f) of the General Laws of this Grand Council states that a perpetual member shall owe no further dues to the Council of which he is a perpetual member, and WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 14 of the General Laws of this Grand Council states that the dues of a constituent Council include, among other items, the per capita tax of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, and WHEREAS, the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, offers an individual life membership which exempts its holder from any further per capita tax of the General Grand Council; and WHEREAS, any increase in the per capita tax of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, would result in an added expense to this Grand Council for each perpetual member who is not an individual life member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned added expense to this Grand Council would be avoided if every perpetual member of this Grand Council were also an individual life member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Article 11, Section 21, Sub-section (b) of the General 111

112 Laws of this Grand Council, which now reads: The member desiring a perpetual membership shall apply to the Recorder of his Council for such a membership on forms prescribed by the Grand Council and shall tender therewith a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Council as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. The Council Recorder shall complete his part of the application and shall forward the same, together with the full fee due, to the Grand Recorder. The date of application shall be the date the Grand Recorder certifies he received the application. be amended to read: The member desiring a perpetual membership shall apply to the Recorder of his Council for such a membership on forms prescribed by the Grand Council. The Council Recorder shall complete his part of the application and shall forward the same, together with the full fee due, to the Grand Recorder. The date of the application shall be the date the Grand Recorder certifies he received the application. The member shall tender with his application a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Council, excluding that portion of the annual dues which is designated for the per capita tax of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. At the time of his application, the member must also demonstrate that he holds or has applied for an individual life membership in the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International. If the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, shall have discontinued offering individual life memberships, then the member shall tender with his application a minimum of fifteen (15) times of the annual dues of his Council as prescribed in Article 11, Section 14. Respectfully submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18), Robert G. Davis (50), Kenton M. Israel (18), John L. Logan (52), James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) Resolution passed. RESOLUTION 4 WHEREAS: the operating expense of the Grand Council has been increasing for the past several years, and the total membership has been decreasing for the past several years, and WHEREAS: the per capita tax to the Grand Council of Oklahoma has not increased since 2006 and degree fees have not increased since for as long as I can remember, and WHEREAS: In the last 5 years it has been necessary to withdraw from $1,500 to $5,200 per year from the General Fund of the Investment account for the operation of the Grand Council, and WHEREAS: When Companions are reinstated, the Grand Council does not receive a per capita tax for either one to two years. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 6, Section 1a and 1b, Financial Revenues of the 112

113 General Laws which now reads: "a. Each chartered Council shall pay to the Grand Council for each member on the rolls on the 31 st day of December, Six Dollars ($6.00), for each name borne on its rolls as a member on the 31 st day of December, plus any assessment now levied or hereafter levied by the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, for its use, except as hereinafter provided.", and "(b), For each degree conferred a fee of Two Dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) shall accompany quarterly returns to the Grand Recorder." be amended to read: "a. Each chartered Council shall pay to the Grand Council for each member on the rolls on the 31 st day of December Ten dollars ($10.00) to become effective January 1, 2016, plus any assessment now levied or hereafter levied by the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, for its use, except as hereinafter provided." and "b. For each degree conferred a fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) payment of the above fees shall accompany quarterly returns to the Grand Recorder. and the following be added: Article 6, Section 1, add paragraph: "(g) For each member suspended or expelled, the Grand Council shall charge each Constituent Council a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) to reinstate them. This fee shall be paid on the quarterly report following the reinstatement." (If passed will be effective 1 January 2016) Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis (22/44) and Elwood M. Isaacs (22/41) Separate votes were taken on each (a), (b), and (g). Resolution passed. RESOLUTION 5 WHEREAS: the operating expense of the Grand Council has been increasing for the past several years, and the total membership has been decreasing for the past several years, and WHEREAS: most Constituent Jurisdictions in our South Central Conference do not provide for rooms or meals for Grand Officers at their Grand Sessions, and WHEREAS: the cost of these meals is becoming more and more expensive each year,. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 6, Section 4, Host Expense of the General Laws which now reads: "The Grand Council shall reimburse the host for banquet tickets and ladies luncheon tickets for the presiding Grand Illustrious Master and Grand Recorders of the Southwest Conference (excluding Oklahoma) and their ladies and the representatives of the General Grand Illustrious Master and his lady. A maximum of two nights lodging shall be provided for the General Grand Illustrious Master and his lady, OR for the official representative, designated in advance by the General Grand Illustrious Master." be amended to read: 113

114 "The Grand Council shall reimburse the host for all banquet tickets, ladies luncheon and/or tour tickets, and a maximum of two nights lodging for the presiding General Grand Illustrious Master and his lady OR for the official representative and his lady, designated in advance by the General Grand Illustrious Master." Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis (81/52) and Elwood M. Isaacs (55/52) Resolution passed. 114 JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma met at the Embassy Conference Center, Norman, OK on April 19, The review of the actions taken and dispensations granted by the Most Illustrious Grand Master Chamberlain was found to be within his authority as Grand Illustrious Master. The resolutions were considered in proper and legal form with the exception that under Resolution No. 4, the three changes, per capita, degree fees, and reinstatement fee would be balloted on separately rather than as one resolution. The Committee extends its congratulations and appreciation to Most Illustrious Grand Master Marvin C. Chamberlin. While faced with personal challenges, his year was one of successful peace and harmony within the Craft. Fraternally submitted, William H. Pearce, Lewis Hullum, Elwood Isaacs, Andrew Palmer. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE There were 9 Grand Officers present with no votes, 3 Past Illustrious Grand Masters present with no votes 50 Past Illustrious Masters present with 50 votes, 10 Illustrious Masters present with 10 votes, 6 Deputy Masters present with 6 votes, 7 Principal Conductor of the Council present with 7 votes and 9 proxies for a total of 82 votes. There were 13 out of 16 Councils represented by Dais Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff (59), Chairman, Gary A. Odendahl (8), & John Church (33) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS There were no requests for Charters and the Dispensations noted in the Grand Illustrious Masters' address are within his power and authority as Grand Illustrious Master. There was one consolidation this past year with Okmulgee Council No. 17 with Muskogee Chapter No. 2. Fraternally submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs-(55)-Chairman, Charles L. Stuckey (43), Bobby L. Carter (27), Daniel Hanttula (27) (ex-officio)

115 YORK RITE COORDINATION As previously reported in proceedings, this Committee no longer functions as long as we have the current quarterly meetings. The purpose of the quarterly meetings is to discuss various scheduled events to make sure there are no major conflicts with our appendant bodies. Respectfully submitted, Larry White, Chairman (22) Chairman, Donnie G. Higginbotham (3), Timothy P. Israel (25), William Pearce (22) FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee reviewed the records of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, finding them to be on accordance with the General Laws and Constitution of the Grand Council. Additionally, the Committee carefully considered the estimated revenue and expenditures for the 2016 year. The proposed Grand Council Budget for 2016 is offered for your approval. Respectfully Submitted: Larry D. White, Chairman, Donnie G. Higginbotham, Lewis A. Hullum, Daniel Hanttula 115

116 GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET 2015 Income: Budget 15 Per Capita $7, Perpetual Members $3, Fees $ Rituals, codes, & regulations $ Interest/Investments $4, Life Membership Gen Grand Council $0.00 Miscellaneous $ Total $15, Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4, Payroll Taxes $ Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1, GIM Grand Session Expense $ Grand Treasurer's Expense $ Grand Recorder's Expense $ CMMRF $1, Per Capita - General Grand Council $1, DeMolay Contribution $ Rent/Utilities $1, Telephone/Computer $ Office Supplies $ Printing & Stationary $ Postage $ Fidelity Bond Premium $ Office Equipment Account $ Office & Equipment Repair Account $ Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $ Triennial $0.00 Host Expense $ Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1, Southwest Conference $50.00 Life Membership Gen Grand Council $0.00 Miscellaneous $ Total Estimated Expenses $14, Net Income/Loss $ MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ Donations $0.00 Total $ Estimated Expenses: 116 Membership Development $ Total $0.00

117 117 WORK AND RETURNS COMMITTEE It is my pleasure to report that all reports have been submitted and verified for We encourage all councils to continue to strive to file their reports on time and in the proper order. It is encouraging to report several councils have worked hard on improving the presentation and conferral of the Council Degrees. Many councils participated this past year in degree work for the state wide field day as well as the regional festivals. We would therefore continue to ask councils to develop degree teams that will learn to work and thereby enhance the initiation experience for all. Respectfully submitted, Larry White, Chairman, James E. Smyrl (22), Kent Israel (25), William J. Cloud (59) FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE As I sat down to compose this report, I chose to turn to proceedings from years past to guide me through the process. Upon doing so, I discovered that for the years 2011 to 2013, no report had been submitted. My personal library holds a limited selection of proceedings, so I then turned to Again, no report had been submitted. The next available year was 1997 and I was pleased to find a Fraternal Correspondence Report in that edition, until I began to read it. The report stated: Reports were received from more than twenty Grand Jurisdictions and the proceedings have been reviewed. All contain valuable information insofar as these respective jurisdictions are concerned, but of little value to our own Grand Jurisdiction. Fortunately, that Fraternal Correspondent s Grand Chapter counterpart was more verbose. Proceedings were only received from three Grand Councils and they include the years 2011 and Owing to this limited correspondence, I turned to the websites of those Grand Councils within the South Central Conference. Only two had proceedings available online; only one was current. It is truly a sad state of affairs within the Cryptic Craft as there is simply no fraternal correspondence occurring. South Central Conference Kansas: The 143 rd Annual Assembly was held at Manhattan, Kansas, on April 13, There are 21 councils with 1,454 companions as of Their membership saw a decline of 119 from Missouri: The 147 th Annual Assembly was held at Jefferson City, Missouri, on May 16, There are 31 councils in Missouri; no membership data was given. Nationwide New York: The 188 th Annual Assembly was held at Owego, New York, on August 19-20, There are 29 councils in New York; no membership data was given. North Carolina: The 137 th Annual Assembly was held at Asheville, North Carolina, on March 17, There are 27 councils with 3,130 companions as of Their membership saw a decline of 97 from 2012.

118 Oregon: The 128 th Annual Assembly was held at North Bend, Oregon, on April 11, There are 16 councils with 747 companions as of Their membership saw a decline of 85 from Respectfully submitted, T.S. Akers TRIENNIAL The 2014 General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons Triennial was held with the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Buffalo, New York at the ADAMS MARK HOTEL September 25-30, Resolutions that passed were: 1. Per Capita for Grand Councils, beginning Oct. 1, 2015 will be raised to $ 2.00 per Companion and raised again to $ 2.50 per Companion beginning Oct. 1, Per Capita for the Subordinate Councils (those councils that report to the General Grand Council) will be $ 2.50 per Companion effective on January 1, This per capita will be reported on Dec. 31, The greeting fee is increased to $ 5.00 effective January 1, The Subordinate Council Annual Returns are due to the General Grand Recorder by February 28 of the year. If it is not received by that date, a fine to the Recorder in the amount of $ per month or any part of the month will be imposed and due when the report is submitted. 4. The Life Membership fee will be increased to the new per capita one year before the increase in per capita. For example the Life Membership for the Grand Councils is now $ per Companion per Council to which he belongs and for Subordinate Councils, it is $ per Companion. 5. This resolution made minor changes in the Corporate Foundation Board. The Following two Officers were appointed in addition to the elected Officers: Deputy Grand Recorder Bryan D. Bechler General Grand Lecturer for Africa/East Europe Michael C. Sabatier The Elected Officers are: General Grand Master: Lawrence O. Weaver Deputy General Grand Master: Milton S. (Sid) Roberts General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work: Ronald W. Guthrie General Grand Treasurer: Charles L. Hollinger General Grand Recorder: David A. Grindle The General Grand Website has been updated and further information will be provided through that medium as it becomes available. Disbursements were made to those Companions who attended the 2011 to 2013 Triennial in Buffalo, NY, on September 25 to 30, The mileage was calculated by use of Map Quest 1,250 miles and from Eufaula, OK to Buffalo, NY, 1,180 miles). The following Companions represented the Grand Council of Oklahoma: John L. Logan, MIPGM Troy E. Shipman, MIPGH The General Laws in both the Grand Chapter and Grand Council are the same as they pertain to the disbursement of the Triennial travel allowances. Briefly stated, the funds will be accumulated based on the memberships effective December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 in each Grand Body. 118

119 Year Grand Chapter Grand Council The total maximum disbursements for the Grand Council will be based on 4,150 members times.08 cents per member or $ The Most Illustrious Grand Master did not attend due to family health concerns. Had he attended the calculation for the MIGM would be based on 1180 miles times 15 cents per mile, one way, plus $20 per day per diem; 1,180 miles times.15 cents per mile = $177.00, plus 3 days per diem or $60 for a total of $ The total disbursement of $ will be split equally between the two MIPGMs attending. In accordance with Article 6, Section 5b, of the General Laws of the Grand Council none shall receive an amount in excess of the largest allowance to either Grand Officer. Therefore the allowance to Companions Logan and Shipman is based on the Grand High Priests allowance of $ Accordingly, the disbursements will be as follows: John L. Logan, MIPGM $ Troy E. Shipman, MIPGH $ The next Triennial will be held September 28 to 30, 2017, in Portland, OR. Respectfully Submitted: Lewis A. Hullum (27), William D. Bowie (27), Bobby L. Carter (27) Fraternally submitted, 119 CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK We, the Custodians of the Work, are pleased to make the following report: At our Grand Assembly in 2014, the Companions of the Grand Council saw fit to authorize your Custodians to publish an easily readable version of the ritual to assist the Councils in opening, closing and receiving the Grand Master and other dignitaries. This publication was not a new ritual, but a collection of excerpts from our adopted ritual. This publication was printed in booklet form and has been delivered to the constituent Councils by your Custodians. At the time of delivery or on a date requested by the Councils, your Custodians conducted Schools of Instruction on opening, closing, receptions and, in some cases, the degrees as well. This booklet, along with the attendance of your Custodians, has been well received by the officers and members of the constituent councils. We believe that being able to open and close proficiently, as well as being able to effectively receive Grand Officers, gives the officers of the constituent Council more peace of mind and confidence when the Grand Officers and other guests come to visit. Your Custodians appreciate the positive reception we received in conducting these schools. It is our desire that in the upcoming years, we will be able to schedule more comprehensive Schools of Instruction at least once every two years. We have tried to be proactive in our efforts to get the booklets delivered and to offer additional training. We all remain available and willing to travel.

120 Timothy P. Israel (25), Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18), Robert R. Rolseth (22) DEMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in Del City from Jan 2015 and was well attended. There were 16 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Eighteenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Brennan J. Parken, Excalibur Chapter, Yukon, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter of Stillwater, OK was named Chapter of the Year. The Grand Illustrious Master presented the Grand Council donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the York Rite College for sponsoring this award for the past years. Unfortunately, they are unable to continue the sponsorship. I would be remiss if I failed to try and continue this award. It would require approximately $ per year from each Body to continue. I believe it could be paid for out of the proceeds from our "Membership Promotion" account in that it promotes our York Rite Bodies to the DeMolay youth in Oklahoma and all the Advisors who work with them. I hereby move that the Grand Council, provided the Grand Chapter agreed and Grand Commandery agrees, provide for the DeMolay of the Year award (a regulation sword with the DeMolay's name engraved on the blade and initials on the hilt) to be presented at the DeMolay Workshop each year. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (81), Kenton Israel (50), Patrick Couch (52) Motion passed to permit Sword Award to be purchased out of the Membership Promotion Account. YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH A verbal report was given by Companion Robert Rolseth which indicated that it would be helpful to have some volunteers to assist with the promotional booths at various Masonic functions. MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT The Masonic Charity Foundation is a not for profit corporation for the purposes of encouraging benevolence, education and philanthropy and continues to be a real force for Masonry in Oklahoma due to its educational and charitable activities by continuing to provide funds to assist those in need and promoting educational groups. A board of directors directs the activities of the Foundation and a full time staff. The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make the Masonic Charity more visible across the state. Programs such as partnering with the Area 120

121 Agencies on Aging, whereby funds furnished by the Masonic Charity Foundation are administered by Area Agencies on Aging, and available for unmet needs of persons 55 or older, is proving to be very successful and helpful in communities throughout the state, the Matching Funds, Promises Matter, Partners in Prevention (Prevent Blindness Oklahoma) Senior Essay Contest, Student of Today, Teacher of Today and OETA and the Alzheimer's Association continue to grow and are very much appreciated throughout the State, thanks to the generous contributions to the Foundation by our Brother Masons. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation makes a contribution to each of the three Youth Organizations, DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. These programs are also very important to our Masonic activities. Our continued support to the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and relief of the needs of those in need in our communities. Fraternally Submitted John D. Allford INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Investment Committee consists of three members, each appointed by the Grand High Priest, Grand Illustrious Master, and Grand Commander respectively, serving in staggered terms. The purpose of the committee is to offer advice to the Grand Treasurer, who is responsible for the investments of the Grand York Bodies. The Investment Committee will meet at the request of the Grand Treasurer at places and times convenient to the committee members. The agendas for such meetings are typically to review the investment results for the nearest period ending and any other such matters as deemed appropriate by the Grand Treasurer. The committee is of the opinion that the actions of the Grand Treasurer are in accordance with the Investment Policy guidelines of the Grand York Rite Bodies. Respectfully submitted, Michael J. Megeath, Charles L. Stuckey, John L. Logan CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CMMRF) The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) was incorporated on March 6, 1986 through the efforts of then General Grand Master Ben Mandlebaum and Executive Secretary Marion Crum, PMIGM. The CMMRF funds research at the Indiana University School of Medicine at Indianapolis through the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM). Donations made to CMMRF in 2014 totaled $1, provided by Oklahoma Cryptic Masons. Each Oklahoma Council is urged to hold at least one fundraising event each year for the benefit of this worthy philanthropy. Fraternally submitted, Marvin L. Chamberlin (3) & Larry White (22) 121

122 122 YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION Since Resolution No. 2 passed, the Temple Association and this committee will be dissolved and the monies will be invested in the endowment fund of the Membership Promotion Investment account. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL CONFERENCES The 58th Annual Southwest Regional York Rite Conference is scheduled to be held September 18th 19th, 2015 in Oklahoma City at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. York Rite Masons from a six state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas) will be participating in the conference. In addition, a number of national and international Grand Officers will be in attendance. There will be interesting presentations from representatives of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, and the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. Leadership training will also be available through the York Rite Emerging Leader Training Program. The complete schedule and registration materials will be posted to the Oklahoma York Rite website when they become available. The Oklahoma York Rite last hosted this annual conference in 2009 and it will be several years before we will be hosting it again. All Oklahoma York Rite Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18), Larry D. White (22), Paul T. Currell (25) TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE The next Grand Assembly will be held April 21-23, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend Companions Erik Stuckey, Trasen Akers, David Ray, the Grand Secretary, and all who helped for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To those hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Most Illustrious Grand Master whose responsibility is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session. I move the following report be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Fraternally submitted, James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) Chairman

123 REMARKS BY VISITING DIGNITARIES The following dignitaries brought greetings and or remarks from their Grand Jurisdictions and General Grand Councils: Companion E. William Whitaker, Past Grand Illustrious Master of New York and Grand Representative of Oklahoma near New York brought greetings on their behalf. Companion David Grindle, Most Illustrious Grand Recorder, General Grand Council, Int. and the Personal Representative of Companion Lawrence O. Weaver, Most Puissant General Grand Illustrious Master of the General Grand Council International. Companion Grindle discussed various fund raisers for the General Grand Council to help avoid future per capita increases. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion Larry D. White was nominated for the office of Illustrious Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion Dan Hanttula was nominated for the office of Deputy Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion William J. Cloud was nominated for the office of Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Recorder and was elected by acclamation. The name of Companions John Allford and Michael Zura were nominated for the office of Grand Captain of the Guard and John Allford was elected. The following is the list of Officers for and those appointed along with committees: CLOSING REMARKS Companion Chamberlin announced that the installation of Officers of all three York Rite Bodies would be held on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Companion Chamberlin thanked all his Officers for their hard work during the year and thanked all those in attendance for taking time to attend our Grand Session. There being no further business, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons for the State of Oklahoma was closed in ample form. GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27th St Tulsa OK (C) Dan Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK (H) M I Grand Master R I Deputy Grand Master 123

124 William J. Cloud (59) PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK R I Grand P.C.W. Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda R I Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) isaacsok@sbcglobal.net Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie R I Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) & (FAX) grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net John D. Allford (3) Brenda R I Grand Captain of the PO Box 609 Guard McAlester, OK (C) (O) jallford@mcalesterscottishrite.org Michael O. Zura (21) Erika Illustrious Grand Conductor of 4805 NW Williams Ave. Council Lawton, OK (H) (O) mczura39@gmail.com Michael W. Sexton (3) 440 S. Polk St. Kiowa, OK Thomas W. Childs (22) 3603 S. Toledo Ave. Tulsa, OK jchilds3@cox.net Illustrious Grand Marshall Illustrious Grand Steward Kevin P. Bardy (44) Kim Illustrious Grand Sentinel 104 S. Haven Hill Dr. Drumright, OK bardyshavenhill@att.net 124

125 Richard L. Hargrave, III (22) Mary Illustrious Grand Chaplain 2348 S. Evanston Ave. Tulsa, OK GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR DISTRICT NO. 1 John D. Allford (3) Muskogee Council No. 2 PO Box 609 Union Council No. 3 McAlester, OK Ardmore Council No DISTRICT NO. 2 James D. Nobles (18) Alpha Council No N. Standley Ave. Guthrie Council No. 48 Oklahoma City, OK DISTRICT NO. 3 Bradley J. Rickelman (50) Bernard Council No W. 2nd Ave. Cimarron Valley No. 44 Stillwater, OK Stillwater Council No DISTRICT NO. 4 John T. Turner (27) Norman Council No Burr Oak Rd Capitol Hill Council No.59 Newalla, OK DISTRICT NO. 5 Michael C. Zura (21) Lawton Council No NW Williams Ave. Altus Council No. 33 Lawton, OK (H) (C) DISTRICT NO. 6 Timothy P. Israel (25) Elk City Council No W. 7th Place Woodward Council No. 52 Elk City, OK DISTRICT NO. 7 Tommy W. Childs, Jr. (22) Tulsa Council No S. Toledo Ave Bartlesville Council No. 41 Tulsa, OK

126 126 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR CAPITULAR YEAR STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution] CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Chmn. 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) Bobby L. Carter (27) PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (43) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) (ex-officio) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) WORK AND RETURNS Gary A. Davis 44 Chmn. 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (18) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) (ex-officio) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (59) Chmn. 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK ( ) John D. Church (33) 1425 Concord Lane, Altus, OK ( ) Gary A. Odendahl (14) E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK ( ) CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) Chmn. P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (25) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) FINANCE Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) John D. Allford (3) PO Box 609, McAlester, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) (ex-officio) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) INVESTMENTS (Council) Michael J. Megeath (22) 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (43) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) (Commandery) John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( )

127 FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE Richard L. Hargrave III (22) 2348 S. Evanston Ave., Tulsa, OK ( ) JURISPRUDENCE John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Marvin L. Chamberlin (3) Bridgeport Rd, Eufaula, OK ( ) All Past Grand Illustrious Masters MEMBERSHIP Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) CENTRAL REGION P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) N.CENT. REGION 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (22) N.E. REGION 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) John F. Carter (11) S.CENT. REGION 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK ( ) Michael W. Sexton (3) S.E. REGION 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK ( ) Bobby L. Laws (33) WESTERN REGION 1202 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK ( ) TRIENNIAL John L. Logan (72) Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK ( ) Donald G. Jones (27) E 83rd St N #101, Owasso, OK 74055( ) Lewis A. Hullum (27) 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK ( ) YORK RITE COORDINATION Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) (ex-officio) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) John D. Allford (3) PO Box 609, McAlester, OK ( ) SPECIAL COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (22) 1021 Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) 127

128 128 GRAND MASTER S FESTIVAL William J. Cloud (59) P.O. Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) Kent M. Israel (18) 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (25) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS John D. Allford (3) STATE CHAIRMAN PO Box 609, McAlester, OK ( ) James D. Nobles (18) CENTRAL REGION 6608 N. Standley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) N.CENTRAL REGION 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Thomas W. Childs, Jr. (22) N.E. REGION 3603 S. Toledo Ave., Tulsa, OK ( ) John T. Turner (27) S.CENTRAL REGION Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) S.E. REGION CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Michael C. Zura (21) WESTERN REGION 4805 NW Williams, Lawton, OK ( ) ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK ( ) Robert R. Rolseth (22) 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (43) 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (22) 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION (Council) John D. Allford (3) P.O. Box 609, McAlester, OK ( ) (Commandery) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK ( ) (Chapter) David A. Ray (27) Maple Valley Dr., Okla. City, OK ( ) CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) CRYPTIC MASON of the YEAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (44) 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) (ex-officio) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( )

129 DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (44) Chmn. 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Marvin E. Fletcher II (22) 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Timothy P. Israel (25) 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD Larry D. White (22) 4943 E. 27 th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) W. James Cloud (59) PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) WEBMASTER John R. Christopher (48) 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK ( ) NECROLOGY Richard L. Hargrave III (22) 2348 S. Evanston Ave., Tulsa, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACE Trasen S. Akers (101) Rocky Way, Okla. City, OK ( ) Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (101) P.O. Box 96122, Okla. City, OK ( ) L. Erik Stuckey (43) 703 W. 35th Place, Sand Springs, OK ( ) COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK ( ) 2015 REGIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) Chmn. P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK ( ) Larry D. White (2) 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (25) P.O. Box 683, Elk City, OK ( ) 129

130 ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD MARVIN E. FLETCHER II This award is given to a Companion for their Adult Leadership for contributions and work in the Masonic Youth Bodies, Order of Rainbow, Job s Daughters, and Order of DeMolay. Born, August 3, 1966 in Barberton, Ohio to Marvin Earl and Diana Kay Fletcher. Moved to Kansas City, Kansas at the age of ten. Initiated into DeMolay November 22, Graduated Washington High School in May 31, 1985 and ten days later was lying in a Marine Corps rack in San Diego, graduating with honors August 30 th Marvin served in the 3 rd Marine Division, Bravo Co. Marine Barracks Subic Bay, Philippines. Companion Fletcher became a member of Delaware Lodge No. 96, Kansas City, Kansas in 1984 and served as Worshipful Master of Delaware No.96. After moving to Oklahoma, he became a plural member with Jenks No. 497 in 2006 serving as Worshipful Master in 2011 and Secretary from 2012 to Companion Fletcher is a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shrine and his York Rite membership started in Kansas City, KS on April 28, He was elected to membership in the Tulsa York Rite Bodies in January, 2009 where he is presently serving in the following offices: Tulsa Chapter No. 52 RAM - High Priest Tulsa Council No Deputy Illustrious Master Trinity Commandery No Generalissimo He has been active in DeMolay ever since joining and has received numerous honors and awards through those years. He is currently serving on the DeMolay Committee for the Grand Chapter. In service to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association, Dad Fletcher has been an advisor since 2002, serving in the following positions: Holland Chapter Advisor, (Chapter of the Year 2003) Chairman of Highland Park Chapter Director of Membership Director of Knighthood Grand Commander, Oklahoma Court of Chevaliers 2011 President of the Oklahoma State Advisors Association 2011 State Dad (elected by the youth) 2011 Legend of Honor Degree Team - 7 th Preceptor present Past Dean - Edwin L. Drake Preceptory, Legend of Honor and present Secretary since 2010 Creek District Governor present One can see that Companion Fletcher is well deserving of this award and is to be congratulated on his dedication to the youth in Oklahoma. PAST ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS 1991 Gary A. Davis, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1992 James L. Fisher, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright Everet Keith Liles, Guthrie Council No. 2, Guthrie 130

131 1995 Curtis Gimlin, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1996 Willis L. Emerson, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1997 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1998 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1999 Nellie N. Davis, 620 W. Cherry St. Drumright, OK Lanny R. Sander, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *2001 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2003 David E. Brooks, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2004 Patrick D. Couch, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2005 Jimmey G. McKinney, Guthrie Council No. 22, Guthrie 2006 Ronald Keith Duffield, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2007 Donnie G. Higginbotham, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2008 Paul T. Currell, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Stephen Oneal Singleton, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2010 Michael Branson, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2011 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Ronald J. Minshall, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2014 Marvin E. Fletcher II, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *Deceased CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD MARSHALL CLAYTON Companion Clayton was greeted in 1993 and has served Muskogee York Rite as High Priest, Illustrious Master and Commander five times, most recently in Muskogee hosted the Grand Masters Field Day in 2012 when a number of York Rite Masons were created. Muskogee has performed other courtesy Degree work in recent years. Companion Clayton was persuaded in 2009 by Companion James C, Taylor (recipient of this award in 2008) to do everything that he could to save the York Rite Bodies in Muskogee. Unfortunately, this was not accomplished until after Companion Taylor s death, he would be delighted. Companion Clayton has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights of his service to other Masonic organizations include; Worshipful Master of Muskogee Lodge #28 (1992); He is a C Certificate Lecturer; member of Oklahoma Lodge of Research; Chairman of Finance and Appropriations Committee (1995); President Certificate Lectures Association (1995); Grand Sword Bearer(1996); District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma (3 times), Knight Commander of the Court of Honor; Citation Award (1995); assistant director 29 th Degree team for the Valley of Tulsa; Currently Secretary of Muskogee County Scottish Rite Society; District Deputy Grand High Priest (appointed for 2015); member of Past Commanders Association and Priory #9 Knights of the York Cross of Honor; Viceroy for Prince of Peace Conclave Red Cross of Constantine; Worthy Patron of Muskogee Hope Chapter #401 and Muskogee Chapter #14 Order of the Eastern Star (8 times)including this year; member of Royal Order of Scotland and Bedouin Shrine Temple; Companion Clayton has performed over 500 Masonic Graveside services and a number of Eastern Star Love Tributes. After retirement from the Petroleum Industry he worked (12 years) for an agency providing services for those with significant mental and physical 131

132 challenges. Companion Clayton was elected head of the 3 bodies of York Rite Masonry of Muskogee for 2011 and again in They have now gotten back on track with Inspections, Receptions, attendance at Annual Sessions, Degree Work and more especially regular monthly meetings since that time. Prior to Companion Clayton s reassignments, Muskogee Council #2 had pretty much been ignored, they are now recruiting new members and leadership for the future is now in place. Companion Clayton should set an example for all our members to stay active and promote Cryptic Masonry. By evidence of his leadership role in saving Cryptic Masonry in Muskogee he is most worthy to be designated as Cryptic Mason of the year. PAST CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS *1975 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1976 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 1, Ardmore *1977 D. L. Pat Patton, Clinton Council No. 49, Clinton *1978 George W. Evans, Circle Council No. 56, Oklahoma City *1979 William Hensley, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1980 John Willis Steward, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1981 Charles S. Forbes, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1982 Raymond E. Bivert, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 1983 Orlan R. Ray Harrington, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1984 Robert B. Russell, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton *1985 John C. Shanklin, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1986 Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *1987 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1988 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1989 Russell J. Long, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1990 Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Council No. 452, Woodward *1991 Hilden J. Smith, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1992 Vincent S. Julliano, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1993 Michael G. Aston, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1994 Amos G. Robison, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1995 Dewey A. Coldiron, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon 1996 Herbert Louis Niles, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1997 T. Smith, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2000 Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No.59, Midwest City *2002 Charles F. Moss, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *2003 Charles N. Haley, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *2004 Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 2005 David A. Ray, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2006 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Council No. 33, Altus 2007 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *2008 James C. Taylor, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2010 Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward 2011 Albert A. Alexander, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 132

133 2012 James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 2014 Marshall Clayton, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL COLUMBIAN AWARD A medal awarded to an outstanding Cryptic Mason for service to Masonry. There is One medal for each of the ten Regions, and not more than three medals at-large per Triennium. Nominations are made to the Regional Deputies on the FORM and selection by the elective officers. These nominations must be sent to the General Grand Recorder by Dec 31st of PAST COLUMBIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS 2014 Robert G. Davis, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater PAST GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS * Robert W. Hill, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. * Edmond H. Doyle, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. * Zachary T. Walrond, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. * Julius Haas, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. * John Coyle, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. * Eugene Hamilton, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. * Daniel M. Hailey, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. * Herbert J. Evans, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. * Joseph S. Murrow, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. * William L. Eagleton, Norman Council No. 27, Norman, I.T. * William H. Essex, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. * Charles C. Kneisly, Guthrie Council No. 7, Guthrie, I.T. * Robert Y. Morrison, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. * Robert H. Henry, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore, OK * James A. Scott, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee * Thomas J. Sexton, Durant Council No. 12, Durant * Jabez H. Mann, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Isham H. G. Hulme, Weatherford Council No. 15, Weatherford * John A. Gillis, Frederick Council No. 14, Frederick * Christopher Springer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Richard M. Thorp, Eldorado Council No. 19, Eldorado * Frederick H. Smith, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee * William J. Schaefer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Charles W. Tedrowe, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity * Sydnor H. Lester, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee * Charles E. Creager, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee * Robert Hodgson, Altus Council No. 33, Altus * Edward P. Gallup, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Edson A. MacMillan, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Bert D. Ashbrook, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno

134 * John A. Walker, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * William Noble, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Rupert J. Daugherty, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * Daniel W. Swaffar, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Thomas B. Frensley, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore * Clarence Brain, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Layton S. Chilcutt, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Fred R. Kirby, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City * George E. Dole, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * Leslie H. Swan, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Ed M.Washington, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Thomas J. Wells, Enid Council No. 34, Enid * Wilbur P. Lee, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Robert H. Phinney, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee * Richard E. Newhouse, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * Walter M. Rainey, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo * Charles G. Wattson, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno * Haywood H. Skaggs, Enid Council No. 34, Enid * William C. Allison, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Oliver B. Miller, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Seth L. Mapes, Norman Council No. 27, Norman * Glenn B. Young, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * Wayne Wheelock, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * William E. Crowe, Enid Council No. 34, Enid * William H. Powell, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Ben F. Frohock, Goodsend Council No. 46, Blackwell * A. E. Anderson, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity * Fridtiof M. Lumbard, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee * Robert H. Jelley, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton * Carl F. Hansen, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo * George G. Duff, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City * Austin R. Stough, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Ferrel B. Morrow, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart * W. King Larimore, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha * George W. Wright, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon * John H. White, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * Thomas L. Townley, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman * Luther M. Deatherage, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee * O. Kenneth Taylor, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee * John C. Barnard, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie * Percy G. Howes, Murrow Council No. 55, Atoka * Kenneth M. Blakley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward * Robert H. Bibb, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * Lorenzo S. Eales, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart * Seymour B. Ingerson, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * Robert E. Fielden, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 134

135 * D. L. Cooley, capitol Hill Council No. 59, Oklahoma City * Loren L. Jones, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie * John T. West, Ada Council No. 10, Ada * Herbert O. Nelson, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart * Eugene Fields, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * Charles H. Warner, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman * Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore Neal D. Leech, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee * Walter L. Harmon, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater * L. D. Clark, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Carl Burrows, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart * Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore * George A. Hill, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City William A. Nation, Norman Council No. 27, Norman * Donald M. Keiser, Lawton Council No.21, Lawton * C. W. Epperson, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee * William R. Hudson, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City J. O. Rust, Jr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa John J. Petrik, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City * James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman Lewis A. Hullum, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee Joseph M. Lusk, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Bill B. Perkins, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa Earl L. Berryman, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * Rex L. Bowen, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright Glenn Tuttle, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa Monte G. Hendrix, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * Gary D. Rodriquez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman Bobby L. Carter, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville Donald G. Jones, Union Council No. 3, McAlester Charles L. Stuckey, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City William D. Bowie, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee E. David Snyder, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City * Jim W. Mahan, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester Andrew B. Palmer, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa William H. Pearce, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa John L. Logan, Woodward Council No. 72, Woodward Marvin L. Chamberlin, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *Deceased 135

136 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2014 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hirsm O. Williams I. Dwayne Dixon Dean L. Lilja P.O. Box Judy 120 Arbery Drive NW Birmingham, AL Del City, OK Huntsville, AL Alaska David A. Hunt Kish L. Thomas George Watt P.O. Box NW 47th St. P.O. Box Anchorage, AK Oklahoma City, OK Anchorage, AK Arizona George E. Weil William A. Nation Glenn Steiner PO Box Lakecrest Dr N. Miner Road Chino Valley, AZ Norman, OK Prescott Valley, AZ Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Bobby G. Gower P.O. Box S. Berryman Rd. 711 W. Court Little Rock, AR Oklahoma City, OK Piggott, AR Australia-South I.R. (Bob) Baker 5 Hill Rd Eden Hills SA 5055, Austrailia Australia-Victoria J.P. Battye Robert E. Goode Richard Louis Elkington 476 Stoney Point Rd. 919 King Drive Bittern, Victoria 3918, Australia Bartlesville, OK California Kenneth G. Hope Patrick D. Couch Phillip D. Gibson 801 Elm Ave. 215 W. 16th 4590 LaSalle Ave. Long Beach, CA Owasso, OK Fremont, CA Canada, Eastern John R. Dollimount O. Ray Harrington Lawrence George Moss 129 Sherbrook Ave NW 29th St. 10 Bunex Avenue Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 4U4 Bethany, OK Springdale NL A0J 1T0 Canada, Western Edward Wilson Gary A. Davis Kenneth J. McKenzie Spencer St 620 W. Cherry No Pacific Way Abbotsford BC V3G 2E3 Canada Drumright, OK Kamloops, BC V2E 2K8 Colorado Robert F. Gregory David A. Ray Howard R. Caldwell 3213Lochwood Dr Maple Valley Dr 8108 Grandview Ave. Ft Collins, CO Oklahoma City, OK Arvada, CO Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Richard C. Dunaway Michael E. Seamon 525 Stillwater 1024 W Graham Ave 150 Avery St. Windsor, CT Stillwater, OK Manchester, CT Delaware Mark E. Irwin Jay C. Bergstrom 6420 Shutt Rd 107 Sonant Drive Spring Grove, PA Newark, DE District of Columbia Howard F. Coleman Bradley S. Rickelman Roger E. Cundiff Cedar Hill Lane 5216 W. 2nd Ave Thomas Grant Dr King George, VA Stillwater, OK Alexandria, VA England and Wales John Brackley Richard Ludwik Gan 86 St. James St. The Firs-25A Tower Rd. London, England SW1A 1PL Strawberry Hill Middlesex TW1 4PJ 136 Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis Hullum George W. McCool PO Box Dennis Blvd. Tampa. FL Shawnee, OK

137 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2014 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION France Yves Cesso Harvey Kaylor 12 RUE DE LA TRAMNTANE 1208 Jefferson St Col;ombiers France Altus, OK Georgia Wade C. Smith Newell K. Barker Dannie L. Reed 811 Mulberry St East Place Macon, GA Bartlesville, OK Greece Constantinos N. Korontzis George Ivos' 19 Acharnon St. 19 Archarnon Street Athens, Greece Athens, Greece Hawaii Richard W. Chadwick James E. Smyrl 2525 Date St Apt E. Haskell Pl. Honolulu, HI Tulsa, OK Idaho David A. Grindle E. David Snyder Lee W. Hamilton 2642 N. Sweetwood Ave W. North Ave. 645 El Rancho Blvd. Meridan, ID Ponca City, OK Pocatello, ID Illinois Dick J. Carroll Bradley L. Baker 2207 Sunset Dr. 151 Lamont Parkway Pekin, IL Bartlett, IL Indiana Charles D. Wood, Jr. John V. Stevens 80 Byram Blvd 2544 W. Sycamore Martinsville, IN Kokomo, IN Iowa Rusty L. Hill Glenn H. Kinsley Charles D. Yates 1937 Deer Ave 711 S. Laird 2912 S. Olive Perry, IA Mooreland, OK Sioux City, IA Israel Sasson Naim Dewayne R. Hendricks P.O. Box Locust St. Tel Aviv 61336, Israel Piedmont, OK Italy Francesco Mancuso Donald G. Jones Via V. Bottego, No E 83 rd St N # Torino, Italy Owasso, OK Kansas Allan D. Jackson Albert A. Alexander David F. Snyder 320 SW 8th Ave HC 63 Box N. Old Manor Rd. Topeka, KS Ft. Towson, OK Wichita, KS Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Aix B. Harrison James V. Jones 120 E Main St, Ste Brentwood Pkwy Danville, KY Madison, WI Louisiana Timothy J. Riley Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. C.B. Owen 171 Beckham's Camp Rd. 807 N. Hobson Ringgold, LA Shawnee, OK Maine Thomas A. Emery Ron Carr Kenneth C. Carlin 9 Loring Ave 3001 El Camino 12 Highland Ave. Auburn, ME Ponca City, OK Mechanic Falls, ME Maryland Richard D. Naegele Donald J. Hawkins 4210 Overton Ave 521 Manor Rd. Baltimore, MD Sykesville, MD

138 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2014 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Massachusetts S. Wesley Lindsey Don Turley Frank G. Holt III 45 Grand Ave P.O. Box Acavia Medford, MA Fittstown, OK Mashton Mills, MA Michigan Anthony M. Chamberlin Barry Spradling Bernard C. Kirchoff 76 Michigan Avenue 6510 NW 10th St., Apt th Marysville, MI Oklahoma City, OK Marysville, MI Minnesota Hugh C. Swift, Jr. Harlan Heidecker th St W th Ave. Farmington, MN Glenwood, MN Mississippi Mickey P. McMahan William D. Bowie, Jr. George E. Frazier P.O. Box Highway Carrollton Road Meridian, MS Tecumseh, OK Grenada, MS Missouri Kevin B. Sample Don H. Whitman Ralph P. Bunnell 325 E. Starla Rd. RR2, Box NW Tiffany Springs Columbia, MO Vici, OK Kansas City, KS Montana Roger E. Cathel Steve Singleton Jack O. Morris 821 Central Ave 4908 Loper 798 Eastside Highway Great Falls, MT Stillwater, OK Corvallis, MT Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Troy E. Shipman Rick E. Harris PO Box W. Blair Ave SW 24th Lincoln, NE Coalgate, OK Lincoln, NE Nevada Russell M. Wilde Herbert L. Niles Jerry Blevans 2321 Meadowbrook Ln. 605 S. Oklahoma 4324 Jadestone Ave. Carson City, NV Cherokee, OK Las Vegas, NV New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Matthew D. McGee Gerald F. Buehrer P.O. Box Westbury Road 260 Meadow Rd. Littleton, NH Ponca City, OK Portsmouth, NH New Jersey John J. Corrigan Richard G. Robins, Sr. 17 Hemlock Dr Parlin, NJ New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Elwood M. Isaacs Dickerson R. Watkins 9812 Lorelei Ln NE 6604 Penny Lane 602 Mesilla NE Albuquerque, NM Bartlesville, OK Albuquerque, NM New York Francis E. Powley, Jr. Bobby L. Carter E. William Whittaker 47 State St PO Box West Bluff Dr. Sardus, NY Tecumseh, OK Bluff Point, NY New Zealand A.N. French, J.P. Raymond E. Stoll P.O. Box , Howick 4618 NW 34th St. Aukland 1730, New Zealand Oklahoma City, OK North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Paul T. Currell Kolen Flack P.O. Box PO Box Crutchfield Road Raleigh, NC Elk City, OK Union Mills, NC North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Joseph M. Lusk James K. Well P.O. Box NW 92nd St Constitution Dr. Fargo, ND Oklahoma City, OK Bismarck, ND

139 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2014 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Ohio Bobby G. Campbell Paul Schulteiss PO Box Oakmont Dr. Dayton, OH Hamilton, OH Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway John J. Petrik Norman Hoard P.O. Box W. Sunset Dr. P.O. Box 14 Canyonville, OR Medford, OK Wheeler, OR Panama Alexander Lopez Robert D. Cundiff Pty 8902/PO Box Leslie Dr. Panama City, Republic of Panama Del City, OK Pennsylvania Freeman Z. Frey III Robert T. Shipe P. Franklin Hartzel P.O. Box SE 47th St. 229 Center St. Harrisburg, PA Oklahoma City, OK Milton, PA Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Tim Israel Dr. Antonio F. Joson, Jr San Marcelino St W. 7th Pl San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines Elk City, OK Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines Portugal Alcides Alberto Neves de Matos Rua Dr Franciscco SA Camelro, 20, 1 DT, Amadora, Portugal Rhode Island and John A. Larson III John E. King Robert A. Palazzo Providence Plantations 97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee St. 52 Sherwood Ave. N. Scituate, RI Altus, Ok N. Providence, RI Romania Dragos Boranda Eric D. Blackwood Str.I Cimponeanu NR 26, BL8, AP.74 PO Box 1037 Bucharest, Sector 1, Romania Muskogee, OK Scotland Grahame J. Smith Robert G. Davis William S. Dick 23 St. John St. PO Box Barbadoes Rd. Edinburgh EH8 8DG, Scotland Guthrie, OK Kilmarnock, Scotland South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Rodney Clark Gary B. Hinson P.O. Box Birdcreek Ln. 4 Bolin Court Columbia, SC Guthrie, OK N. Augusta, SC South Dakota George E. Bauder PO Box 9134 Rapid City, SD Tennessee David T. Hart Bobby Gene Pollard PO Box Country Farm Road Nashville, TN Friendsville, TN Texas Orville L. O'Neill Charles L. Stuckey Orville L. O'Neill P.O. Box Roadrunner Dr 3232 Waldrop Dr. Waco, TX Ponca City, OK Dallas, TX Utah Charles E. Warren, Sr. L. Erik Stuckey John L. Elwell, Jr E 1200 S 703 W. 35th Place PO Box 308 Heber City, UT Sand Springs, OK Hooper, UT

140 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2014 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Vermont Bruce R. Howard Monte G. Hendrix Edward J. Jehle 17 Tuttle Meadow Drive P.O. Box Band Camp Rd. Rutland, VT McAlester, OK Saugerties, NY Washington Bryan D. Bechler Glenn Tuttle Alexander J. Jordan PO Box 115 Rt. 3, Box 678 PO Box 2371 Granite Falls, WA Broken Arrow, OK Poulsbo, WA Wisconsin Charles Olson Douglas B. Hoffman Sunset Drive 97 E. Woodridge Dr. Dousman, WI River Falls, WI Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget John L. Logan Martin I. Eggert PO Box Robin Ridge 1229 W. Spruce Cowley, WY Woodward, OK Casper, WY COUNCIL DIRECTORY OF OKLAHOMA CRYPTIC MASONS NO. NAME-LOCATION ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER RECORDER MEETING CHARTER DATE 2 MUSKOGEE William S. Percifield Harvey Johnson 3 rd Thurs 24 Aug S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 Muskogee Muskogee (H) UNION Michael W. Sexton Monte G. Hendrix 4th Mon 28 May d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 Scottish Rite Temple McAlester McAlester (H) ARDMORE Jim Cantrell John Carter 2nd Mon 18 Apr 1906 I.T Cherry St. PO Box 14 Ardmore Ardmore (H) ALPHA James D. Nobles Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2d & 4th Wed 11 Aug W. Britton Rd 3509 Evans Dr Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK LAWTON Brian Ragain Michael C. Zura 4th Tues 19-Apr SW C Ave. 702 SW C Ave. Lawton Lawton (H) TULSA Stephen M. Smith Craig Bowman 3rd Mon 20-Apr E. 9 th 8812 N. 176 th E. Ave. Tulsa Owasso (H) (C)

141 25 ELK CITY John E. King Timothy P. Israel 1st & 3rd Tues 1-Apr ½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 7:30 pm Elk City Elk City (H) NORMAN John T. Turner Lewis A. Hullum 2nd Thurs 14-Apr N. Porter 10 Dennis Blvd 7:00 pm Norman Shawnee, OK (H) ALTUS Donald E. Wolford Bobby L. Laws 3rd Thurs 31-Mar N. Hudson St 1202 N. Hudson St. 7:00 pm Altus Altus (H) BARTLESVILLE Jack Fleharty Robert E. Goode 3rd Thurs 23-Apr NE Washington Blvd Swan Dr. Apt 243 Bartlesville Bartlesville (H) BERNARD Tyle Evans James E. Halbrook 2nd Tues 15-Apr Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City Ponca City (H) CIMARRON Kevin P. Bardy Gary A. Davis 1st & 3rd Mon 15-Apr-25 VALLEY P.O. Box 15 7:00 pm 220 N. Ohio Drumright Drumright (H) (O) GUTHRIE John R. Christopher Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6-Oct N. Walnut St Ashebrooke Pl. Guthrie Edmond (H) (O) STILLWATER Thomas Warren Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 14-Apr W. Miller E. 840 Rd Stillwater Carney WOODWARD Troy L. Collier Ray L. Bell 4th Thurs (Jan-Oct) 2- Apr ½ Main St. PO Box nd Thurs (Nov-Dec) Woodward Woodward, OK (H) CAPITOL HILL Carl Brown Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 pm Midwest City Del City (H)

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143 SPECIAL ASSEMBLY A special assembly was called by Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin, Grand Illustrious Master for the purpose of proposing a motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to the Grand Council budget in an amount adequate to purchase life memberships in the General Grand Council on behalf of all living perpetual members in Oklahoma who are not currently life members (the amount of approximately $12,500.00); said action being necessary to prevent increases in per capita taxes provided by the General Grand Council at the 2014 Triennial from perpetually burdening the annual budgets of the Oklahoma Grand Council and its subordinate Bodies.. The assembly was held on August 9, 2014 at Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36, with Most Illustrious Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin opening the Grand Council in ample form with the following Grand Council Officers present: Larry D. White., Deputy Grand Master, Dan Hanttula, Grand Principle Conductor of the Work, Elwood M. Isaacs, Grand Treasurer, Gary A. Davis, Grand Recorder, William J. Cloud, Grand Captain of the Guard, Michael O. Zura, Grand Conductor of the Council, John D. Allford, Grand Steward, Truett McCarty, Grand Marshall, Bobby Stalnaker, Grand Sentinel. The invocation was given by Companion William Pearce filling in for the Grand Chaplain. Roll call of Constituent Chapters represented was as follows: Alpha No. 10, Lawton No. 21, Tulsa No. 22, Elk City No. 25, Norman No. 27, Altus No. 33, Bernard No. 43, Cimarron Valley No. 44, Guthrie No. 48, Stillwater No. 50, and Capitol Hill No. 59. Eleven out of sixteen Councils resulted in a quorum being present to discuss business. Credentials Committee consisted of Companions Robert Cundiff, Chairman and John Church. Their report concluded the above Council representation and a total of 71 votes present. A discussion was had concerning the upcoming resolutions to be considered at the General Grand Council and their effect on our Grand Council. The Grand Treasurer gave a treasury report of the current funds and estimated interest income. Companion Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. gave a detailed financial accounting of the net Impact that purchasing life memberships in the General Grand Council would have on the current year s budget. As a result, a motion was made and seconded to supplement funds from the General Fund account of the Grand Council to purchase life memberships in the General Grand Council for current living perpetual members of the General Grand Council who are not currently life members. After discussion, a vote by a show of hands was taken. Motion prevailed. It was determined that a letter would be sent to all members to consider life memberships in the General Grand Council. A motion was made and seconded to extend the deadline for life memberships to 31 August Motion prevailed. The Special Assembly of the Grand Council was closed in ample form. 143

144 Oklahoma Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters Minutes of the Annual Meeting held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 16 August 2014 TIM opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Officers present: Tim Israel Mat McGee Andrew Palmer John E. King James R. Taylor Jim Cloud TM T1 Sr. Warden TI Jr. Warden Registrar/Treasurer TI Steward TI Sentinel It was moved and seconded and the following candidates elected to receive the degree: Daniel Jack Hendrickson Thomas Wesly Childs Jr. Russel Wister Freas Gerald Ray Stegall Kenton Michael Israel Jim Calvin Cantrell All candidates were received, duly anointed and acknowledged recipients of the Order of the Sword and Trowel, making them members of the Oklahoma Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters. The following degree team performed the degree: Donnie Higginbotham TIM Troy Shipman TI Sr. Warden Tim Israel TI Jr. Warden John E. King Registrar/Treasurer Jim Smyrl TI Steward Andrew Palmer TI Sentinel New members spoke and thanked everyone for their degree work. Most Illustrious Grand Master Marvin Chamberlain was introduced and he introduced his Officers present. The Minutes of the Meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. A motion was made and seconded to allow the Treasurer to pay bills during the ensuing year. Motion prevailed. 144

145 The annual election of officers for the year was held. It was moved and seconded to advance the officers, with the exception of the Sentinel. The Recorder/Treasurer was retained. Clyde Schoolfield and William Pierce, were nominated for the office of Sentinel. The election was a draw. The two nominees agreed to use a coin toss. William Pierce was elected. Officers for are as follows; Mathew McGee Andrew Palmer James Taylor John E. King Jim Cloud William Pierce TIM TT Sr. Warden T1 Jr. Warden TI Registrar/Treasurer TI Steward TI Sentinel Most Illustrious Marvin Chamberlin installed the Officers. Sickness and distress: David Snyder was reported as doing better, but not getting out. There being no further business before the Council, it was closed in due form 12:00 PM JOHN E. KING Recorder/Treasurer TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL Thrice Illustrious Master 145

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147 GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA OFFICERS FOR Edward J. Becerra (18) Dolores Right Eminent Grand Commander Hwy 62 Elgin, OK Paul T. Currell (22) Shonda Very Eminent Dep Grand Commander PO Box 683 Elk City, OK (H) (W) James E. Smyrl (20) 1021 N. Washington Ave. Sand Springs, OK (H) (C) Eminent Grand Generalissimo Timothy P. Israel (22) Jan Eminent Grand Captain General 2018 W. 7 th Place Elk City, OK (H) (C) dad.israel@gmail.com Bobby Stalnaker (18) 5302 SW Eyler Ave. Lawton, OK (H) (C) Eminent Grand Prelate Elwood M. Isaacs (26) Linda Eminent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) isaacsok@sbcglobal.net Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Right Eminent Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net 147

148 Trasen S. Akers (53) Aerial Eminent Grand Senior Warden Rocky Way Oklahoma City, OK (C) Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) CR 1560 Ada, OK Matt McGee (14) 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) 1107 SW 24th St. Moore, OK Eminent Grand Junior Warden Eminent Grand Standard Bearer Eminent Grand Sword Bearer Curtis K. Schuermann (6) Dawn Eminent Grand Warder County Rd 554 Colcord, OK Gary A. Odendahl (8) Judith Eminent Grand Sentinel E 840 Rd Carney, OK cuckoo@wildblue.net 148

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