Masonry is a process by which a man comes to know himself. Tim Couch

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1 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 The News of Lite News From the East Masonry is a process by which a man comes to know himself. Tim Couch Brethren, 129 N. Fredonia Nacogdoches, TX I hope you are doing well, and are recovering from the festivities of the Thanksgiving meal. As we enter this festive season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I want to convey my warm regards, and greet you with a feeling of enormous gratitude for your involvement in the work of our beautiful Masonic Fraternity and our wonderful Callan Da-Lite Lodge. I thank you so much for everything from allowing me to Master the greatest little Lodge in Texas and for your assistance and involvement in all of our activities. Some of our activities include a completed a blood drive thanks to Bro. J. David Ashton, coordinator, and the volunteers: Bros. Larry Fletcher, Frank Wade, R. B. Miller, Brian Huddleston, and myself. Also, we assisted with the fall fundraising activities of Sally B. Elliott Elementary with the help of Bro. Billy Jack Davis, coordinator, and volunteers: Bros. Frank Wade, R B Miller, Don Beach, and myself. Through our assistance, we have garnered the school s trust with our honesty and integrity as taught by our Masonic principles. For our Christmas event we will have a brunch following our Stated Meeting beginning Inside this issue December s Editorial..4 Secretary s Desk...7 December s Calendar.8 January s Calendar 9 Masonic Links..10

2 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 about 10:00am. I would like for those willing to provide a dish of your choosing. The Lodge will provide the meat entrée. In addition, there will be a Christmas dinner event held at Meadowbrook Baptist Church 1705 N. Irving Heights Irving TX December 19th at 6:30pm by the Those Who Care Prayer Breakfast hosted by Bro. Billy Jack Davis. The event will benefit some of the children of Sally B. Elliott Elementary with a Christmas meal and a visit from Santa Claus. The Lodge has donated $100, and all members and their families are welcome to attend. The Secretary has informed me that Grand Lodge is a little late in providing our dues notices, but they should be in his possession by now. When you receive your notices, I hope you will return your dues in a timely manner. Remember, you are considered delinquent after the first of the year, and will not be allowed to attend Masonic functions where a membership card is required. I believe we will only have one practice session December 15th. Otherwise, we will be dark until after the first of the year. Remember the Grand Lodge Conference for 2019 occurs January Preregistration must be in to Grand Lodge by December 28th. Thanksgiving is an occasion to be grateful to those who have contributed to your life to make it better. Thank you all for being a guide and mentor to me as I go through my year in the East. I will always be grateful. Fraternally, Johnny Brown, W.M.

3 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 November, 2018 The News of Lite December s editorial Christmas and Freemasonry by Greg Stewart At its surface, the Christmas holiday has no intrinsic connection to the fraternity of Freemasonry. What I mean by that is no where in the degrees does it link itself to any particular holiday in its practice, in particular the Christmas holiday season. There are, however, certain celebrations that have become a part of the fraternity which are linked to one of the interesting symbols that resides at the heart of the practice. Without any specific reference, Masons are said to come from a Lodge of the Holy Saints John, the specific why and how of this connection is lost in the sands of metaphorical time, but some connection infers a balance to the celestial equinox (from summer to winter and back again). Through this link, winter is said to be represented by the Saint John the Evangelist, whose feast day falls on December 27th. This Holy Saint John has an interesting symbolic significance, in that, as John the Baptist (who represents the other Holy Saint John) was the precursor to the coming Christ, John the Evangelist is said to be the first disciple at the Lake of Genesareth who recognized the Christ and believe that he had risen. Of the Saint it is also said that he was the only disciple of Christ to not to forsake him in the hour of His Passion at the foot of the cross. John the Evangelist is also called the Apostle of Charity, which may be in part, his connection to Freemasonry in addition to his unwavering resolve and purity of his love of the divine. In creating the original construct of the two Johns, the conclusion that I came to was that they struck a balance between zeal and knowledge, the Baptist who was the precursor of the Christ living in his zeal for the coming son of God and the Evangelist as the representation of knowing that the Christ was the son of God. Only in piecing the component of knowing did it become clear to me that it was not about the degree of knowledge gained, but the degree to which the Evangelist trusted his intuition, to know what was before him. An interesting parallel comes in the book of Matthew where this very lesson is communicated to Peter from the Christ who says in Matthew 16:15-17 But what about you? he asked. Who do you say I am? Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven.

4 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 The News of Lite This is somewhat out of original context, but illustrative of revealed knowledge based on experience, on learning. John the Evangelist came to that knowledge by his experience with the Christ. Another way of looking at this experience is coming from darkness to light, an awakening, and if you take it further, the dawning of awareness. This awareness sits squarely with the idea of Sol Invictus, or the conquering sun which overcomes its captivity of night from the summer solstice and again begins to vanquish the night in its ever increasing minutes of daylight. Looking at some of the other symbolic connections, the Evangelist is said to relate to the alchemical symbol of the up pointed triangle which represents fire, where again we can see a link to light and knowledge. When we combine the alchemical sign of the Baptist with that of the Evangelist, we create the star of solomon, and the duality of fire and water, further, the duality of light and dark and summer and winter. Further work attributed to John the Evangelist are the Epistles of John, and the book of Revelation, though his connection to them in later centuries has been contentious, as much of his life from 2000 years ago is lost to time. Within the church his feast day is first mentioned in the Sacramentary of Pope Adrian I near 772 A.D. The message of the church, and something each of us can take away from John the Evangelist is to Apply thyself, therefore, to purity of heart, and thou shalt be like Saint John, a beloved disciple of Jesus, and shalt be filled with heavenly wisdom. The feast of the Evangelist is little remembered today, except within Masonry where it is celebrated by a few lodges that still practice the Table Lodge ritual where brothers gather together to celebrate it with toasts to those brothers present and absent. in the past, it was considered a feast day of high importance for Freemasonry because of its proximity to the holidays and the presence of lodge members being close to home. Because of this, It gave those brothers a festival to meet under to punctuate the closing of the year. Meeting like this though is something less convenient in this modern day as most with families travels abroad to celebrate the holiday. Because it is celebrated less does not diminish the importance of the day, nor the symbol itself, as in the modern ritual we are reminded that we come from the Holy Saint John s in

5 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 The News of Lite Jerusalem, and as such we should pause and reflect on just what that means. John the Evangelist gives us an important lesson to pursue knowledge and wake from the darkness and renew our commitment to the awakening light of the Victorious Sun. Even taken out the Christian metaphor, we can salute with Sol Invictus, as knowledge is re-awakened from its cold wintry defeat. Through the lens of symbolism, John the Evangelist gives us a means to find resonance with the holiday of giving and compassion to the fraternity of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Happy Holidays!

6 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 The News of Lite December, 2018 Brethren, Come and be with your Brothers Saturday, December 8th for our monthly Stated Meeting and stay for our Christmas brunch. December Masonic Anniversaries: Robert Childers 12/1 Troy Rice Sr. 12/2 Brian Huddleston 12/3 Gary Shumate 12/11 R. Doyle Cain 12/11 Johnny Brown 12/15 Edward 12/21 Fraternally, Lawrence Paschall Secretary Contact Us Give us a call or us for more information about our services and products. James V. Callan DA-Lite Lodge # Midway Road Dallas, Texas (972) secretary@jamesvcallan.org Visit us on the web:

7 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 Craftsman of Nazareth (A Christmas Morning Reverie) Beside the bench He stood with square in hand, Around His feet the clinging shavings twined, Odorous woods sent forth their sweet perfume, Thoughts sadly pensive weighed down the mind. There stood the Master Workman, skilled of hand, While sunlight streamed in at the door, Its dancing beams lit all the flying dust And threw quaint shadows on the wall and floor. At last, with labor and with thought opprest, The Craftsman straightens up His figure tall. With outstretched arms, to sun He turns His breast, His shadow marks a cross against the wall. Our Knight's Great Light! Thy willing Templar sons Patrol no more the roads of Palestine, No longer theirs the implements of war, But in their hands the tools of trade are seen. Sometimes we weaken, as we stumble oft. Eternal grinds the tedium of our days. All that we see when sunshine brightly streams, Is shadowed cross not splendor of its rays. Grant us more light into our blinded eyes, Above the shadows lift our errant gaze. With holy fire touch our Templar throng, And keep our feet within Thy narrow ways. Oh, Prince of poverty, exceeding rich! Today the conscience hears Thy clarion call, This day we dedicate ourselves to Thee Thou Servant of men, Thou Master of all.

8 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 DECEMBER 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Study B fst: 7:30am Study: 8:00am Hillcrest Lodge #1318 Hosting a Ritual Forum by Committee on Work Start: 8:00am After a noon lunch, certificate exams will begin Hillcrest Lodge Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:00pm Mtg: 7:00pm 7 8 Stated Mtg B fst: 7:15am Mtg: 8:00am Brunch: 10:00am Veterans Day Irving Lodge #1218 Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:30pm Study B fst: 7:30am Study: 8:00am Christmas Dinner Dinner: 6:30pm Hosted by Those Who Care Prayer Breakfast Meadowbrook Baptist Church 1705 N. Irving Heights; Irving TX James V. Callan Lodge Dark. Harmony Lodge #592 Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:00pm Mtg: 7:00pm

9 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 JANUARY 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Hillcrest Lodge Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:00pm Mtg: 7:00pm 4 5 Study B fst: 7:30am Study: 8:00am Irving Lodge #1218 Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:30pm Mtg: 7:30pm Stated Mtg B fst: 7:15am Mtg: 8:00am Study B fst: 7:30am Study: 8:00am Study B fst: 7:30am Study: 8:00am Harmony Lodge #592 Stated Mtg Dnr: 6:00pm Mtg: 7:00pm

10 James V. Callan Da-Lite Lodge # 1422 December, 2018 The News of Lite Masonic Links The Ashlar Company Hillcrest Lodge # 1318 The Colony Lodge #1451 James V. Callan Lodge # 1422 The Grand Lodge of Texas MWSA 14th Masonic District in Texas Harmony Masonic Lodge #592 Masonic Supply Shop Hella Shrine The Winding Stairs

11 2019 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND STATEMENTS OF AVAILABILITY TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE 183 RD GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION TO BE HELD JANUARY 17, 18 & 19, 2019

12 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS & G.M. RECOMMENDATION TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE 183 RD GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION TO BE HELD JANUARY 17, 18, & 19, 2019 SUCH CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS ARE HEREBY SUBMITTED AND ARE INDICATED BY ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE, WITH NEW LANGUAGE ITALICIZED AND DELETED LANGUAGE BRACKETED. Committee on Civil Law Allan R. Lazor, Chairman 302 Brook Forest Trail Sugar Land, TX Committee on Finance Ronald C. Wise, Chairman 8304 San Cristobal Drive Dallas, TX Committee on Masonic Education and Service Larry M. FitzPatrick, Chairman 906 Oak Drive Flower Mound, TX Committee on Investments Fred R. Smith, Chairman 9141 Seagrove Drive Dallas, TX Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence Larry A. Winkle, Chairman 4805 Goldeneyes Lane McKinney, TX Committee on Purposes and Policies Lawrence E. Tucker, Chairman P O Box 866 Bellaire, TX Committee on Work Duane Anthony, Chairman 4505 Shadowdale Lane Orange, TX 77632

13 Proposed Resolutions 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, RW Leonard P. Harvey faithfully served Masonry and the Grand Lodge of Texas throughout his illustrious career; and WHEREAS, RW Harvey served as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas during 1989; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Scyene Masonic Lodge No. 295 to change its name to perpetually recognize RW Leonard P. Harvey; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name of Scyene Masonic Lodge No. 295 be changed to Leonard P. Harvey Daylight Lodge Scyene No Eddy D. Ball, W.M., Scyene Masonic Lodge No. 295 RESOLUTION NO. 2 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies* and Committee on Work WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of Masonry; and WHEREAS, there are too many Worshipful Masters who cannot open and close their Lodges; and WHEREAS, there are too many Worshipful Masters who cannot teach a new Mason his work; and WHEREAS, many members do not attend Lodges where the work does not come close to being correct; and WHEREAS, why should an Entered Apprentice or a Fellowcraft see the need to learn the work when the Master and Wardens do not know it. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 276A part 1 be amended as follows:

14 2 Proposed Resolutions Art 276a. Additional Qualifications. Prior to his installation as Worshipful Master or Warden, a Brother shall in all circumstances first be qualified as follows: (1) To the satisfaction of the members of his Lodge, he shall be proficient to properly open and close an Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, Master Mason s Lodge, and a Master Mason s Lodge of Sorrow in the manner prescribed by the Committee on Work and approved by this Grand Lodge, and He must hold at the time of his election a current Class A, B or C teaching certificate issued by the Committee on Work of the Grand Lodge of Texas. (2) No change O. C. Anderson, Jr., Past Master, Santo Lodge No. 836 RESOLUTION NO. 3 Referred to Committee on Investments WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of Masonry; and WHEREAS, there are too many members with endowments who do not pay dues; and WHEREAS, over the past six years the average amount paid to the Lodges with five units are so little that they are going in the hole with each endowed member. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article 318a be amended to read as follows: Art. 318a. Endowed Membership. 1. No Change 2. (a) The purchase price for an endowed membership shall be fixed annually by the Endowed Lodge as may be determined by a majority vote of the members present; provided that such purchase price shall be a multiple of $100 ($100 being the par value of an endowment unit) and shall be not less than $500 (5 endowment units). $ (7 endowments units). The vote to fix the purchase price for an endowed membership shall be had at the time provided by Article 292 and any change in the purchase price shall be effective June 24. O. C. Anderson, Jr., P.M., Santo Masonic Lodge No. 836

15 Proposed Resolutions 3 RESOLUTION NO. 4 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS participation in laudable and noble public events promotes the image, acceptance, and support of Freemasonry in our communities; and WHEREAS the current limitations of Article 240 discourages most public appearances of Lodges without dispensation from the Grand Master; and WHEREAS timely processing and approval of dispensations from the Grand Master can preclude Masonic participation in events consistent with the principles and purposes of Masonry; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article 240 be amended as follows: Art Appearing in Public. No Lodge shall appear in a public procession or make any public display as a Masonic body except to bury a Brother or to celebrate the anniversaries of Saints John, unless by dispensation from the Grand Master as provided and limited by Title 1, Chapter 7, Article 38 in which latter event the proceedings must be reported to the Grand Master as soon as possible thereafter. The Grand Master may designate the presiding officer in such dispensation. The Grand Master may grant a dispensation for a Lodge to have a float in a parade, or to participate in special historical occasions if the Grand Master shall determine that such occasion is of proper historical significance and that Lodge participation will result in a definite enhancement of the public image of Freemasonry. participate in: (a) The Masonic Funeral or Graveside Service demised Brother. (b) An event to celebrate the anniversaries of Saints John. (c) Events announcing or presenting Masonic scholarship awards. (d) Events in which Masonic Charities Foundation funds are awarded. (e) Texas Public Schools Week observances. (f) "Fantastic Teeth Fan Club" presentations in accordance with MHS guidelines. (g) "Take Time to Read" Program awards presentations. (h) "Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence in Education" presentations. (i) Events presenting authorized Masonic awards listed in Title 1, Chapter 5, Article 14 through 14e. (j) Events in which Grand Lodge Officers publicly officiate (Historical Observances, Cornerstones, Monuments, Plaques, Markers, etc.).

16 4 Proposed Resolutions Any other public display or procession requires specific dispensation from the Grand Master as provided and limited by Title 1, Chapter 7, Article 38 in which latter event the proceedings must be reported to the Grand Master as soon as possible thereafter. The Grand Master may designate the presiding officer in such dispensation. The Grand Master may grant a dispensation for a Lodge to have a float in a parade, or to participate in special historical occasions if the Grand Master shall determine that such occasion is of proper historical significance and that Lodge participation will result in a definite enhancement of the public image of Freemasonry. Notes on Decisions: remains unchanged. James W. "Bill" Oates, P.M., Thornton Lodge No. 486 Ron Dailey, P.M., Serenity Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 5 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies* and Fraternal Relations WHEREAS, the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill, established in the United States of America on October 15, 1912 and predicating membership on Masonic membership, has formed bodies in several other states in The United States of America, and WHEREAS, membership is predicated on being a Master Mason; and WHEREAS, Art. 225 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas recognizes several Masonic organizations who are in amenity with this organization who are authorized to utilize Lodge rooms of Lodges in Texas, subject to prior approval of the particular Lodge involved; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the recognition specified above, Masons participating in, and who are members of a Masonic Lodge in amenity with this organization are not in violation of Art. 506 (29) which makes it a Masonic offense to participate in or join any organization which does not subscribe to the principles of Freemasonry; and

17 Proposed Resolutions 5 WHEREAS, the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill seeks the approval of the Grand Lodge of Texas as an organization (1) recognized by the Grand Lodge of Texas as one to which Texas Masons may belong without being in violation of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas, specifically Art. 506 (29) of Grand Lodge Laws, and (2) authorized to utilize the Lodge rooms of Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas subject, however, with prior approval of the particular Lodge involved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Art. 225 be amended to include the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill as an organization so authorized, recognized and permitted to enjoy all of the privileges granted under said Article. Don T. Nesbitt, Jr., P.M., C.A. Fortner Masonic Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 6 Referred to Committee on Finance WHEREAS, Lodges incur additional cost, such as printing, stationery and postage expenses, when members are in arrears for their annual dues; and WHEREAS, Article 319 states that Lodge dues are due and payable one year in advance on January 1 st of each year; and WHEREAS, many businesses assess a late fee when a customer fails to pay at or in advance of a due date, and WHEREAS, Article 311 restricts Lodges from assessing a fee to recover additional coast. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that article 311 (1) of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas be amended as follows: Art Dues and Late Fees: Fixed by Lodge: Minimum. (1) The amount of annual dues in a Subordinate Lodge shall be fixed by the Lodge as may be determined by a majority of the members present provided that such membership dues shall never be fixed below a minimum of Fifty Dollars per annum. By- Laws in conflict with this provision are void. No Lodge shall have the power to levy assessments,

18 6 Proposed Resolutions other than regular dues, against its members; or a late fee of up to 25percent of dues owed as determined by the Lodge, against members in arrears for their annual dues or having been suspended for nonpayment of dues; nor to raise its dues or late fees for a definite period of time; but may raise and lower its dues and fees from time to time as it may deem proper, in like manner as provided in Article 309. Submitted by: Robin W. Winslett, P.M., Danbury Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 7 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV, Section 8 of The Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A. M., each incoming Grand Master of Masons in Texas appoints acceptable and capable Brethren to serve him as District Deputy Grand Masters; and WHEREAS, during their year of appointment as a District Deputy Grand Master, they serve as the DIRECT personal representative of the Grand Master to the Masons in their respective Masonic Districts, as dictated by the Warrant appointing them, signed by the Grand Master, and attested to by the Grand Secretary; and. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 77 of The Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas, District Deputy Grand Masters are dictated to perform duties as outlined in following Articles 79-83, or other duties as may be directed by the Grand Master. These may, sometimes, be to the detriment of individual Brothers or Lodges and as such, may be extremely distressing to the District Deputy Grand Master; and WHEREAS, at the end of the year of the Grand Master' s term in office, he assumes the title of Past Grand Master for perpetuity while his personal representatives, the District Deputy Grand Masters, simply return to the quarries amongst the rank and file of all Texas Freemasons with no notice or acknowledgement of their service to their Grand Master; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article IV, Section 1 of The Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas be amended as follows: Section 1. Style and Rank. The officers of the Grand Lodge, their rank and titles, shall be as follows:

19 Proposed Resolutions 7 No change The title of Past Grand Masters, Past Deputy Grand Masters, Past Grand Wardens, and District Deputy Grand Masters be Right Worshipful. District Deputy Grand Masters who have successfully served their Grand Master during their year of appointment as such shall be recognized with the title of Past District Deputy Grand Master. James T. Cooney, P.M. Garry K. Paris, P.M. Jeffrey R. Shelton, P.M. James F. Powell, P.M. Anthony P. Williams, P.M. Frank W. Price, P.M. Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 RESOLUTION NO. 8 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, Fort Hancock Lodge No desires to adopt a new name more representative of its location and consistent with the desires of its membership; and WHEREAS, a motion to change the name of the Lodge was offered at a stated meeting on June 19, 2014, and again on June 18, 2015 and both were unanimously adopted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name of Fort Hancock Masonic Lodge No be changed to Fort Hancock Fort Bliss Lodge No Dave Whitley, P.M., Fort Hancock Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 9 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies*and Committee on Jurisprudence WHEREAS Article IV Section 8 of the Constitution states that the State shall from time to time be divided into a convenient number of Masonic Districts of contiguous territory and comprising, as nearly as practicable, an equal number of Lodges, and be numbered accordingly;

20 8 Proposed Resolutions WHEREAS Article IV Section 8 of the Constitution does not provide for the Grand Lodge membership to have a vote in proposed realigning of Masonic Districts; WHEREAS the Lodges of the Masonic Districts best know the needs of their District alignments; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article IV Section 8 of the Constitution be amended as follows: Article IV Section 8. District Deputy Grand Masters. The State [shall} may from time to time be divided into a convenient number of Masonic Districts of contiguous territory and comprising, as nearly as practicable, an equal number of Lodges, and be numbered accordingly. No new or proposed realignment of Masonic Districts within this Grand Jurisdiction shall be made without the vote of the membership of this Grand Lodge. The Grand Master shall appoint for each District, a District Deputy Grand Master, who shall be a member of a Lodge of that District and a regular Past Master of a Lodge of our obedience and a Brother who has previously attended the Grand Lodge (if such a one is available) and who is well versed in the Masonic Law and usage. Should any Brother appointed decline to serve, or the office become vacant from any cause, the Grand Master shall appoint some other Brother to supply the place. Lonnie Irvin Daylight Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 10 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, Articles 337 and 338 of the statutes establish the manner in which the minutes of a lodge are to be handled; and WHEREAS, neither article allows for lodge records to be stored in any manner other than paper; and WHEREAS, the records of a lodge are historical documents that provide valuable information for genealogical and research purposes; and WHEREAS, paper documents are susceptible to conflagrations, inundations and other manner of destructive actions;

21 Proposed Resolutions 9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a new article be added that reads as follows: Art. 337a. Archival of Lodge Records. Lodges may elect to scan their records, to include but not limited to the minutes of all stated and called meetings, for the purpose of creating an archival version of the document. The original records must be maintained as prescribed in Art. 337 and be available for review as allowed in Art Electronic copies of the lodge records may be uploaded to the Grand Lodge database, or on a secured on-site or off-site electronic storage location. If the Lodge opts to store the records on a site other than the one maintained by the Grand Lodge of Texas, the log-in credentials must be maintained in the Lodge Secretary's office. Lonnie Irvin Daylight Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 11 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, members of many of the Lodges throughout Texas give, and have given, their time and efforts to support the Grand Lodge of Texas by forming and participating in Master, Wardens, and Secretaries Associations (MWSA) within their Districts; and WHEREAS, these Associations are instrumental in spreading the cement that helps bond the Lodges in those Districts; and WHEREAS, the By-Laws that govern these associations (Form 23A) are parallel to those that govern our Lodges (Form 23), and the work done within these organizations is in direct support of the Grand Lodge; and WHEREAS it is only suitable that the Officers of these Associations be given recognition for their efforts by inclusion in their Masonic records. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Art. 339b be amended as follows: Art.339b. Formation of Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Associations. A Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association composed of such officers of constituent Lodges in any Masonic District, with the approval of the Grand Lodge of Texas, may be organized as an unincorporated, nonprofit association under Title 6 of the Texas Business Organization Code for such purposes as the

22 10 Proposed Resolutions Grand Lodge of Texas may approve. Each such Association must each submit its request for approval to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Texas, who shall forward the request to the Grand Master. Each such organization shall comply with all statutes of The Grand Lodge of Texas that apply to the Lodges, including those, that related to conducting audits and filing audit reports with the Grand Lodge of Texas, fundraising statutes, the filing of all appropriate federal or state tax returns, if required, as well as the compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Each Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association shall adopt and file with the Grand Secretary By-Laws Form 23a, which may be amended from time to time as provided therein, which by-laws and subsequent amendments thereto shall be approved by the Grand Lodge before they are effective. No such organization shall be authorized to acquire or otherwise have an ownership interest in any Lodge property or other real estate. Once a Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association has been approved by the Grand Lodge of Texas, it shall be included as an "Other Organization" for the purpose of Art, 225 as though specifically set out therein. The names and positions of the officers of the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Associations shall be recorded as a part of their permanent Masonic record. Nicholas J. Quarm P.M., Five Points Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 12 Referred to Committee on Work WHEREAS, the Manual of the Lodge states the following for an explanation of the Furniture of a Lodge: The Holy Bible is dedicated to God, because it is the inestimable gift of God to man: * * * * * * ; and WHEREAS, the Texas Cipher indicates that all the answers for the Entered Apprentice proficiency is included in the Monitor; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Texas Monitor be amended to include: and upon it, we obligate the Mason in lieu of the asterisks. Joseph A. Kemp Lodge No. 1287

23 Proposed Resolutions 11 RESOLUTION NO. 13 Referred to Committee on Masonic Education & Service WHEREAS, the L.I.F.E Counselor is not always knowledgeable in the administration of the Lodge; and WHEREAS, many Lodges are not requiring their incoming Officers to actually complete the L.I.F.E program other than a quick read through; and WHEREAS, valuable information from the Grand Lodge of Texas Officers Leadership Training Program is not being shared within the Lodge. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article 276a, be amended to read: Art. 276a. Additional Qualifications. Prior to his installation as Worshipful Master or Warden, a Brother shall in all circumstances first be qualified as follows: 1. No change 2. To the satisfaction of the members of his Lodge, he shall have completed a Grand Lodge approved course in the administration of his duties or the Lodge Instruction for Effectiveness program (L.I.F.E.) under the supervision of the Masonic Education and Service Committee. The L.I.F.E. Program is to be administered by a Lodge Counselor appointed by the Worshipful Master, whose term expires upon the appointment of his successor in office. Prior to his appointment, the Lodge Counselor shall have attended the Grand Lodge of Texas Officers Leadership Training Program. If no such person is available in the Lodge, the Master shall appoint a Lodge Counselor from another Lodge who has attended the Grand Lodge of Texas Officers Leadership Training Program. Any person who has previously served as Worshipful Master of a Lodge under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas is exempt from the requirements of this article. Jerry O. Williams P. M., Bowie Lodge #578

24 12 Proposed Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14 Referred to Committee on Work* and Masonic Education & Service WHEREAS, false or misleading material about the history and symbolism of the Masonic fraternity continues to be presented in our Lodges; and WHEREAS, this false or misleading information has, in many instances been used as reference material for future presentations; and WHEREAS, the actions of a third party are necessary to curb the dissemination of such false or misleading information within our fraternity. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Article 129 be amended to read: Art Duties of Committee. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Work to compare the work and lectures of the first three degrees in Masonry and to harmonize differences therein; to adopt a uniform system of esoteric work and lectures under the supervision of this Grand Lodge; to exemplify the same before the Grand Lodge when required; and to instruct the Grand Officers, and such other officers, representatives and Brethren as may desire the same, in such work and lectures. In addition to the foregoing the Committee shall have the following duties: Paragraphs a-c No Change d. (New) Any lecture, presentation, educational program of ancient history or the symbolism about Freemasonry, either orally or in printed format, shall be first presented to the Committee on Work for approval before it can be presented in a Texas Lodge. The Committee on Work shall provide the speaker with a written document of approval to be presented to the Worshipful Master of the Lodge prior to its presentation in Lodge. In order to receive such a document of approval the speaker must present his material to the Committee on Work as a whole, or to two members of the Committee on Work who were appointed by the Chairman of the Committee. The Worshipful Master of the Lodge shall abide by the decision of the Committee on Work. Jerry O. Williams P. M., Bowie Lodge #578

25 Proposed Resolutions 13 RESOLUTION NO. 15 Referred to Committee on Work WHEREAS, Article 229 defines a quorum for a Master Masons' Lodge to be three Master Masons, and defines a quorum for a Fellowcraft Masons' Lodge to be five Masons, and defines a quorum for an Entered Apprentice Masons' Lodge to be seven Masons; and WHEREAS, the Texas Masonic Ritual requires more than a quorum to open and close any Lodge, to wit: a Master Masons' Lodge, a Master Masons' Lodge of Sorrow, a Fellowcraft Masons' Lodge, or an Entered Apprentice Masons' Lodge; and WHEREAS, Article 127 specifies that no ritual other than that promulgated by the Grand Lodge of Texas shall be taught or used in this jurisdiction; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee on Work of the Grand Lodge of Texas be required to develop an alternate opening and closing ritual to allow for (i) only the minimum numbers of Masons as constitute a quorum for each Lodge, to wit: Master Masons' Lodge, a Master Masons' Lodge of Sorrow, a Fellowcraft Masons' Lodge, and an Entered Apprentice Masons' Lodge; and (ii) that such alternate opening and closing ritual complies with the steps of opening and closing a Lodge as defined in the Monitor of the Lodge; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee on Work of the Grand Lodge of Texas be required to exemplify the alternate opening and closing of each Lodge at the one hundred eighty-fourth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas to be held in January, Kyle Wahlquist, P.M., Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 16 Referred to Committee on Work WHEREAS, the Monitor of the Lodge identifies the Lecture of the Fellowcraft Mason's Degree as "a recapitulation of the ceremonies used on the occasion;" and WHEREAS, the recipient [of the degree] is "fixed, by the nature of its ritual, upon the wonders of nature and art;" and

26 14 Proposed Resolutions WHEREAS, the candidate's attention is to be "particularly directed to the liberal arts and sciences, with whose principles the candidate is charged to become familiar;" and WHEREAS, "the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, the Orders of Architecture, the Human Senses, and the Liberal Arts and Sciences " are "introduced and explained"; and WHEREAS, there is a practice in other Grand Jurisdictions of a 'Walking Fellowcraft Lecture;' and WHEREAS, a previous amendment approved by the Grand Lodge of Texas allowed for portions of the Master Mason's Lecture to be given from a place other than the East; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee on Work of the Grand Lodge of Texas be required to develop a ritual to allow for the portion of the Fellowcraft Masons' Lecture that involves the explanations of the emblems identified in the latter part of the first section of the Degree to be recited to the candidate either by the Worshipful Master from the East or by either the Worshipful Master or the Senior Deacon from the lodge room floor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee on Work of the Grand Lodge of Texas be required to exemplify the lecture given from the floor at the one hundred eighty-fourth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas to be held in January, Kyle Wahlquist, P.M., Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No RESOLUTION NO. 17 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, Resolution No. 8, repealing the qualification of "no maims or physical defects", was adopted at the Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas in January 2018, and WHEREAS, it is imperative to preserve the original intent of the change and WHEREAS, it is important to maintain consistency of the Law and

27 Proposed Resolutions 15 WHEREAS, it is prudent from a liability standpoint, to know the physical condition of a petitioner prior to the conferral of the several degrees to avoid further injury, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Articles 393, 402 and Forms 26, 28, and 31 be amended as follows: Art Qualifications. A candidate for the degrees of Masonry must be free-born, sound in mind, of good moral character, a full eighteen years of age on or before the day his petition is received by the Lodge, and without maim or defect and disclose any known physical disabilities which will render him incapable of earning his own living or receiving and imparting, Masonically, all that is required by the ritual of the several degrees. However, an individual who has been found guilty of, or has pleaded no contest to charges of pedophilia (such as Indecency with a Child by sexual contact or any other means, Aggravated Sexual Assault with a child by any means, Sexual Assault with a Child by any means) shall be disqualified to submit a petition for the degrees of Masonry. After the foregoing requirements have been strictly met, the question of the candidate's mental, moral, and such physical qualifications is one to be decided within the sound discretion of the members of the Lodge petitioned. Art (437). Physical Defects Disabilities After Receiving a Degree. Maims Physical disabilities received by a Brother after he has received one or more degrees will not prevent him from proceeding further in Masonry provided that he retains other pertinent Masonic qualifications, including the ability to earn his own living, that he continue to reside in the jurisdiction of his Lodge, and that the Grand Master grant appropriate approval. The Committee on Work may make recommendation as to how to best impart Masonic knowledge to such candidates proceeding in Masonry. Form 26, Question 5 Form 28, Question 13 Have you any maims or physical defects? Does the petitioner have any maims or physical defects? Have you any physical disabilities?

28 16 Proposed Resolutions Form 31, Question 5 Have you any maims or physical defects? Have you any physical disabilities? Larry M. FitzPatrick, P.M., Lewisville Masonic Lodge No. 201 RESOLUTION NO. 18 Referred to Committee on Purposes & Policies WHEREAS, Grand Master's Recommendation No. 1 was adopted in its entirety at the Grand Annual Communication in 2015, and WHEREAS, the same misinterpretations are apt to be made by those performing investigations or reading the several articles related to the criminal record of the petitioner, or conduct of a member, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Articles and Forms be changed to maintain consistency with said Grand Master's Recommendation. Art Violations of Obligations and Laws. Every violation of a Masonic obligation, every violation of the Constitution, Laws, Resolutions or Edicts of this Grand Lodge, or usages and customs of Masonry, and every violation of the laws of the United States, a State, or of a municipality, involving moral turpitude a crime other than a minor traffic citation is a Masonic disciplinary violation. Art Appeal by Junior Warden Mandatory: When. Whenever a Brother has been tried and convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic citation in the Courts of the country, and he is subsequently tried by a Lodge and acquitted, or the penalty assessed is a reprimand, it shall be the duty of the Junior Warden to appeal the case to this Grand Lodge for review. Art Allegations Against Worshipful Master. Whenever the Worshipful Master of a Lodge violates his Masonic duty by committing an act which is a Masonic disciplinary violation involving moral turpitude a crime other than a minor traffic citation, or official misconduct, the Wardens of the Lodge, or either of them, with five other members, may prefer allegations against him to the Grand Master, accompanied by a detailed statement of such facts as they can vouch for, as Masons, to be true. Upon receipt of such allegations and

29 Proposed Resolutions 17 statement, if the Grand Master deems them sufficient, he may suspend such Master, and shall proceed as provided in Article 661. If the Grand Master deems the allegations and statements insufficient, he shall promptly inform the Lodge thereof. Art Accused Grand Lodge Officer Cited. When any officer of the Grand Lodge commits a Masonic Disciplinary Violation involving moral turpitude, a crime other than a minor traffic citation he may be cited by the Grand Master to appear before the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, or this Grand Lodge, for disciplinary process, as he may direct. Art Suspension Pending Masonic Disciplinary Proceeding. Whenever any officer of this Grand Lodge, or of a Subordinate Lodge, is alleged with official misconduct, or a Masonic disciplinary violation involving moral turpitude, a crime other than a minor traffic citation the Grand Master may suspend such officer from the functions of his office pending a proceeding on any such allegation. When the Master of a Lodge is suspended from office, the Senior Warden shall perform the duties of the Master during the period of such suspension. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following Masonic Forms be changed as follows: MASONIC FORM NO. 2 Suspension or Expulsion Due to Criminal Proceedings This is to certify that on the day of 20, the above person was charged with the commission of a FELONY or MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE a CRIME OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC CITATION to which charge he entered a plea of (i) guilty or nolo contendere, or (ii) in which he was found guilty by a court or jury, or (iii) in which the court or jury found that the evidence substantiated his guilt and placed him on probation or (iv) in which the court found the evidence was sufficient beyond a reasonable doubt to support a finding of guilt but the Court deferred the adjudication of Guilt and placed him on probation. Certified copies of such proceedings are on file in the Grand Secretary's office. MASONIC FORM NO. 26 Petition for the Degrees of Freemasonry

30 18 Proposed Resolutions 16. Delete. Have you ever been charged with a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude? (Yes or No) if so, when and where? Give details: 16. New. Have you ever been charged with a felony? (Yes or No) Other than minor traffic citations, have you ever been charged with a crime? (Yes or No] MASONIC FORM NO. 31 Petition for Advancement 16. Have you ever been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic citation? (Yes or No). MASONIC FORM NO. 79 Advisor Certification Form 2. I have never been arrested for, nor convicted of, any crime of moral turpitude. other than a minor traffic citation? Larry FitzPatrick, P.M., Lewisville Masonic Lodge No. 201 RESOLUTION NO. 19 Referred to Committee on Work WHEREAS, the apron presentation some years ago was not a part of the Master Mason s degree; and WHEREAS, it was made an addendum to the degree, and WHEREAS, the wording at the end of the Master s lecture has never been changed to reflect that change. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the wording at the end of the Masters lecture be changed to include and the apron presentation Submitted by, Roland G. Havens, P.M., Alamo Lodge No. 44

31 Grand Master s Recommendation 19 GRAND MASTERS RECOMMENDATION NO. 1 Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence*, Committee on Purposes & Policies and Committee on Civil Law Concerning Title V of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas WHEREAS, in all times and in places throughout the world where Masons are found, our Brethren have been distinguished from the general population by their character and by the uprightness of their behavior; and WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas regulates the practice of Freemasonry within its territorial jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge of Texas has adopted laws and ordinances through which it carries out its regulatory function with regard to the behavior of Masons and has codified such laws and ordinances as Title V of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas; and WHEREAS, in my capacity as Grand Master I have observed that the current Title V is poorly understood by the Brethren and is unduly difficult to administer in practice; and WHEREAS, owing to the deficiencies in the current Title V, important matters have in some cases languished, and in others, American constitutional notions of due process to which all Texas Masons subscribe and for which the blood and treasure of generations have been sacrificed, have been imperiled; IT IS THEREFORE, my recommendation to the members and lodges of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas that Title V of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas be revised so as to provide for a modern and workable code of law and procedure which is capable of being well understood by the Brethren and operate efficiently so as to promptly and fairly adjudicate all claims and charges of misbehavior by the Masons of Texas. I recommend that a special committee composed of well informed and knowledgeable brethren well versed in The Laws of The Grand Lodge of Texas be appointed by the Grand Master to study the current Title V and that such special committee report to the members and lodges of this Grand Lodge at the next Grand Annual Communication on those changes and amendments to the current Title V which will address the deficiencies which have been identified consistent with American notions of constitutional due process. Tommy F. Chapman Grand Master

32 20 Statements of Availability STATEMENTS OF AVAILABILITY

33 Statements of Availability 21 STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN BRAD S. BILLINGS TRINITY VALLEY LODGE NO Raised: February 21, 2007 Worshipful Master: 2012 Chaplain: 2013, 2014 Endowed Member: 2009 PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS Texas Lodge of Research, Member: 2008, Endowed Member: 2012 Worshipful Master: 2015 Grapevine Lodge No. 288, Endowed Northern Star Lodge No. 377 Re-Charter Member, Endowed Tranquility Lodge No. 2000, Endowed Sweet Home Lodge No. 576, Endowed Claud L. Austin Lodge No. 1450, Endowed GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS Grand Junior Steward: 2015 District Deputy Grand Master District No. 64B (Ft. Worth): 2017 Grand Master s Planning Team: 2018 (Tommy F. Chapman) District Education Officer District No. 14E: 2018

34 22 Statements of Availability Purposes and Policies Committee -Member: Vice Chairman: 2018 Special Assignments Committee: TH District (Dallas) Masters Wardens & Secretaries Association Secretary / Treasurer: 2011 Vice President: 2012 President: 2013 Dallas Masonic Service Bureau Vice President: 2018 Esoteric B Certificate: Esoteric A Certificate: Present Sam Houston Hall of Fame Member: 2018 Briscoe Workshop Coordinator Districts 14 & 64: 2017, 2018 PERSONAL PROFILE EDUCATION Seagraves High School, Seagraves, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance, Economics and International Business, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas: 2006 BUSINESS PROFILE Comerica Bank, Commercial Underwriter: June 2006 June 2009 Milkie Ferguson, Investment Advisor: June 2009 April 2011 Eli Lilly, Cardiovascular Specialist: April 2011 July 2013 Kowa Pharmaceuticals, Sales Representative: July 2013 June 2015 Eli Lilly, Diabetes Senior Sales Representative: June 2015 Present FAMILY Married Brittany Byrd: September 15, 2012

35 Statements of Availability 23 STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN LUFKIN LODGE NO. 669 Raised: July 25, 1980 Worshipful Master: 2014 Endowed Member: 1997 RUSSELL C. BROWN PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS Morton Lodge No. 72: Worshipful Master, 1985; Endowed Clinton Lodge No. 23: Worshipful Master, 2003; Treasurer, 2005-present; Endowed, 2000; Golden Trowel, 2000 Robert E. Lee Lodge No. 431: Restored Charter Master 2004; Endowed 2006; Worshipful Master: 2013; Treasurer, 2005 present; Golden Trowel, 2006 Claud L. Austin No 1450: Endowed 2017 Texas Lodge of Research: 1984; Endowed Tranquility Lodge No. 2000; Endowed Lux in Tenebris No. 3856: E.C. (United Grand Lodge of England; London) GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS Grand Orator: 2004 District Deputy Grand Master: District 21-B: 2001 District Instructor: District 21-B:

36 24 Statements of Availability District Education Officer: 2000 Grand Representative, Grand Lodge of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Grand Representative, Grand Lodge of New Zealand: present Briscoe Workshop Coordinator: 2000 Grand Master s Planning Team: 2003 & 2004 Masonic Jurisprudence Committee: 1999 present, Chairman 2008 Civil Law Committee: Chairman, 2008 Committee on Petitions No. 2: 1992 John Sayles Award: Year Service Award: 2005 Esoteric A Certificate Sam Houston Hall of Fame Member PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE EDUCATION Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas: 1977 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Bachelor of Science: 1981 Houston Baptist University, Post-grad: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, Doctor of Jurisprudence: 1989 BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL Gulf Oil Exploration and Production Company, Houston, Texas Consultant, Shell Oil Company, Houston, Texas Corporate OE&T Consultant, United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas Senior Law Clerk to Chief Judge Emeritus, Joe J. Fisher, Wellborn * Houston Law Firm, LLC, Henderson, Texas Partner:

37 Statements of Availability 25 Law Offices of Russell C. Brown, P.C to present Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization National Order of Barristers American Board of Trial Advocates U.S. District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit United States Supreme Court Rusk County Bar Association, President CIVIC ACTIVITY Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Board of Trustees Henderson City Council: Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Henderson: First United Methodist Church of Henderson Henderson ISD Educational Foundation: Charter Member KAOEF Educational Foundation: Former Trustee NRA Certified Shooting Instructor Quail and Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Rusk County Youth Livestock and Exhibition Show, Sponsor: present Sons of the Republic of Texas: Life Member FAMILY Wife - Elizabeth Kelly Williams: Married, August 17, 1985 Children: Katy, Clay, and Tom Brown

38 26 Statements of Availability STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN RANDAL KERRY SMALLWOOD OAKWOOD LODGE NO Raised April 11, 1989 PLANTERS LODGE NO. 147 Endowed Member Worshipful Master Secretary 2008-present Golden Trowel Award 2011 PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS Bedias Lodge No.651 Secretary 2014-present Tranquility No Tiler-present GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS William M. Beck Award Grand Senior Deacon-2013 Grand Junior Deacon- 2011

39 Statements of Availability 27 District Deputy Grand Master- Masonic Dist. No. 29 B State Coordinator-2013 (Walter W. Rogers) Special Assignments Committee Chairman-2013 Esoteric A Certificate 1990, 2006-present District Instructor Masonic District No. 29 B- 2009, present PERSONAL PROFILE EDUCATION Garland County Community College, Basketball scholarship UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Missile Maintenance Technician BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL 20 Years as an Inspector/Investigator for Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Manufactured Housing Division.

40 28 Statements of Availability STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN KEYSTONE LODGE NO Raised October 30, 1993 Endowed Member 1995 Worshipful Master Life Member 1999 G. CLAY SMITH PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS Sweet Home Lodge No. 576 Endowed Member 2018 Texas Lodge of Research Tranquility Lodge 2000 Charter Member GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS Sam Houston Hall of Fame Member Grand Orator District Deputy Grand Master-Masonic District 14-F 2002 Young Masons Committee Credentials Committee Chairman 2009, 2011, 2012, 2017 Vice Chairman 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Member 2005, 2006, 2007

41 Statements of Availability 29 Committee on Investments Vice Chair Grand Master s Planning Committee 1999 for R:. W:. W. M. Mike Gower 2001 for R:. W:. David B. Dibrell 2011 for R:. W:. T. E Gene Carnes 2016 for R:. W:. Wendell P. Miller 2017 for R:. W:. Jerry N. Kirby 2019 for R:. W:. Terry W. Stogner 2020 for R:. W:. Paul Underwood District Deputy Training Coordinator 2016 for R:. W:. Wendell P. Miller, 2017 for R:. W:. Jerry N. Kirby, 2019 for R:. W:. Terry W. Stogner Grand Masters Planning Masonic Family Convention 2004 for R:. W:. Reese L. Harrison, Jr Special Membership team For R: W: Paul Underwood Asst. State Coordinator 2017 For R:. W:. Jerry N. Kirby 2019 for R:. W:. Terry W. Stogner PERSONAL PROFILE/ EDUCATION Waurika High School, Waurika, OK 1979 Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma Bachelor of Science BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL ADSCO- L.A.W. Publications Sales Rep 1983 Sales Manager 1984 Regional Sales Manager 1986-Present

42 30 Statements of Availability CIVIC ACTIVITY AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. Since 1987 FAA Rating -Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land, Since 1987 Ducks Unlimited NRA- National Rifle Assn. Pheasant Forever Quail Forever National Sporting Clays Assn. Texas Sheriff s Assn. FAMILY Married to Teresa Gilmore Smith, July 31, 1995

43 Statements of Availability 31 STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR COMMITTEE ON WORK W. KEITH REYNOLDS DAVY CROCKETT LODGE NO Raised August 26, 1986 Worshipful Master / Secretary / Funeral Master Endowed Member 1992 Golden Trowel 2004 Life Member 2010 RISING STAR LODGE NO. 429 Endowed Member 2016 TRANQUILITY LODGE NO Member GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS Committee on Work member 2017-present Grand Lodge of Texas Planning Team 2019 District Deputy Grand Master 39B District Instructor Class A Certificate present

44 32 Statements of Availability PERSONAL PROFILE EDUCATION Thomas Edison High School, San Antonio Angelo State University, San Angelo San Antonio College, San Antonio BUSINESS/PROFESSION Washington National Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance Sales, Employers Insurance of Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Sales, Gillit s Duct Cleaning, General Manager Gillit s Duct Cleaning, Owner 2008 present FAMILY Wife: Married to Terri Gwen in 1979 Children: W. Burt, wife Ana Michael L., wife Jessica Grand Children: Jenifer Ann, Leila Marie, Jackson Lee, W. Alexander, Grayson Carter

45 Statements of Availability 33 STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRAND LODGE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM WILLIAM SCOTT LEOPOLD SR. ST. JOHN S LODGE NO. 5 Raised July 22, 1975 Endowed Member Worshipful Master , Secretary Golden Trowel PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS Frontier Lodge No. 28- Endowed GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS District Deputy Grand Master District Instructor Texas History Committee Masonic Oak Park Committee M.W.S.A. 31-C- Member

46 34 Statements of Availability PERSONAL PROFILE/ EDUCATION Graduated from West Columbia High School Attended Blinn Collage BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL 17 Years as a Pipefitter Welder Local Union 211 In 1986 opened A Taste of Texas restaurant. Retired in 2014 CIVIC ACTIVITY Chamber of Commerce Brazoria County Historical Commission Published and wrote Masons in the Early Days of Texas, 2012 Past president and founder of Columbia Museum Past president of Stephen F. Austin chapter Sons of the Republic Member of Sons of the American Revolution Brazoria County Cattlemen s Association Sons of Confederate Veterans Brazoria County Fair Board of Directors for 16 years FAMILY Married Sheri Belinda Pugh, September 4, Son Chance Leopold, Jr. 1 Daughter- Jimi Leopold 5 Grandchildren

47 Statements of Availability 35 STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MASONIC HOME AND SCHOOL CHARLES B. COCKRELL ARCHIVES LODGE NO Raised- May 11,1982 Life Member Secretary , PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS La Port Lodge No. 857, Worshipful Master , Endowed 2009 Tranquility Lodge No. 2000, Secretary 2002-Curent, Endowed 2007, Golden Trowel 2016 Pasadena Lodge No. 1155, Endowed 2009 Corrigan Lodge No. 1103, Endowed 2008 Texas Lodge of Research, Endowed 2014