Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Of Kentucky

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1 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Of Kentucky Raleigh C. Foster Right Eminent Grand Commander

2 Raleigh C. Foster Right Eminent Grand Commander

3 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky Officers Raleigh Foster (37)..Grand Commander 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY Arius Holbrook, Jr. (51) Deputy Grand Commander PO Box 13, Ermine, KY Archie Smallwood (12).Grand Generalissimo PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) George F. Brooks (12).Grand Captain General 101 Sabel Avenue, Versailles, KY Leslie E. Black (12) Grand Treasurer 3006 Wickland Avenue, Louisville, KY J.B. Hitt, II (12).Assistant Grand Treasurer 1007 Chesterton Place, Louisville, KY William G. Hinton (6).Grand Recorder PO Box 695, Shelbyville, KY Gary Thornberry (4)..Assistant Grand Recorder PO Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY Willard H. Hart (36,37)....Grand Senior Warden William F. Lile (12).Grand Junior Warden Halifax Drive, Louisville, KY Stewart Strickland (11)...Grand Prelate 1312 Richard Burnley Avenue, Kevil, KY Barry K. Eastham (28)..Grand Standard Bearer 508 Waterfront Street, Greenup, ky Edgar A. Rockwell, Jr. (49)...Grand Sword Bearer 2915 SR 1241, Hickory, KY William L. Brawner (37) Grand Warder 3325 Sportsman Lake Road Elizabethtown, KY Dale Everidge (51) Grand Sentinel 168 Family Drive, Letcher, KY David L. White (12)....Aide to the Grand Commander 2403 Stonehurst Drive, Louisville, KY Ronnie G. Skipper(12,52)....Grand Marshal 697 Overdale Drive, Louisville, KY

4 GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS TRIENNIUM Richard Burditt Baldwin Most Eminent Grand Master 5909 West loop South, #495, Bellaire, TX William H. Koon, II, (Elizabeth) Rt. Eminent Deputy Grand Master 7200 Slabtown Road, Columbus Grove, OH David Dixon Good, (Marci) Rt. Emiment Grand Generallissimo 1509 Campus Drive, Vestal, NY Sid Cornelius Dorris, III (Sherry) Rt. Eminent Grand Captain General 2007 Brenthaven Drive, Mount Juliet, TN James McCrorry Wilson, Jr. Rt. Eminent Grand Treasurer PO Box 666, Floydada, TX Lawrence Tucker Rt. Eminent Grand Recorder 5909 West Loop S., Ste. 495, Bellaire TX Robert J. Cave Rt. Eminent Grand Prelate 137 Glen Drive, Ridge, NY Most Eminent Past Grand Masters Williard M. Avery ( ) Ned E. Dull ( ) Donald H. Smith ( ) William H. Thornley, Jr. ( ) Blair C. Mayford ( ) James Morris Ward ( ) William Jackson Jones ( ) Kenneth Bernard Fischer( ) Right Eminent Department Commanders Northeastern: John M. Lewis Southeastern: Robert E. Burleson East Central: Franklin C. Boner North Central: Jeffrey N. Nelson South Central: F. Douglas Mitchell Northwestern: James C. Herndon Southwestern: Robert C. Coe Mid-Atlantic: Vaughn F. Shafer Subordinate Commanderies: George A. Chipouras 4

5 PROCEEDINGS of the GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of Kentucky ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONCLAVE Lexington, KY, September 17, 2009 Raleigh C. Foster (12/36/37/52), Grand Commander (Presiding) Louisville, Kentucky Arius Holbrook, Jr. (51), Elected Ermine, Kentucky William G. Hinton, PGC (6) Grand Recorder Shelbyville, Kentucky

6 PROCEEDINGS of the GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of Kentucky The One Hundred Sixty-third Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky was held Thursday, September 17, 2009, A.O. 891, in the Holiday Inn North, Lexington, Kentucky. The Divine Service was held at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2009 under the direction of the Eminent Grand Prelate. DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER'S BREAKFAST Sir Knight Arius Holbrook, Jr., V. E. Deputy Grand Commander, presided over the breakfast for the Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captains General and Inspection Staff of the Constituent Commanderies in Kentucky, held at 6:30 AM on Thursday, September 17, OPENING Promptly at 8:15 AM, the One Hundred Sixty-third Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky was convened. The Business Session began with R.E. Grand Commander Raleigh C. Foster presiding. The invocation was given by the Eminent Grand Prelate. 6

7 Those in attendance were as follows: GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT Raleigh C. Foster (12/36/37/52).Grand Commander Arius Holbrook, Jr. (51) Deputy Grand Commander Archie R. Smallwood (12).Grand Generalissimo George F. Brooks (4) Grand Captain General Leslie E. Black, PGC (12) Grand Treasurer J.B. Hitt, II (12).Assistant Grand Treasurer William G. Hinton, PGC (6).Grand Recorder Gary E. Thornberry, PGC (4).Assistant Grand Recorder Willard H. Hart (36, 37)...Grand Senior Warden William F. Lile (12).Grand Junior Warden Stewart Strickland (11) Grand Prelate Barry K. Eastham (28).Grand Standard Bearer Edgar A. Rockwell, Jr. (49) Grand Sword Bearer William L. Brawner (37) Grand Warder (pro tem).grand Sentinel David L. White (12) Aide to Grand Commander Ronnie G. Skipper (12, 52).. Grand Marshal 7

8 PAST GRAND COMMANDERS OF KENTUCKY (* = Not Present) 1964 Joseph E. Martin (14)..Henderson 23 South Main Street, Henderson, KY Herbert D. Sledd (1) Lexington 6326 Colby Road, Winchester, KY Donald H. Smith (19) Richmond McCready Manor, 300 Stocker Drive, Apt. 123 Richmond, KY *Billy Joe Carroll (11).Paducah 831 North 23rd Street, Paducah, KY William G. Hinton (6) Hopkinsville Center for Ed. & Leadership, 615 Frankfort Rd., Shelbyville, KY Leslie E. Black (12). Louisville 3006 Wickland Drive, Louisville, KY *William E. Berry (28) Ashland 2910 Bradley Drive, Flatwoods, KY *Alan Winkenhofer (37) Elizabethtown P.O. Box 500, Ft. Knox, KY Ortis H. Key (11). Paducah 3925 Linda Drive, Paducah, KY *John F. Kirby (17/54).Danville 807 Iroquois Trail, Danville, KY G. Michael Miller, Sr., (12) Louisville 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY Gary E. Thornberry (4)..Lawrenceburg PO Box 358, Lawrenceburg, KY Robert J. Thomas (53).....Ashland 124 India Drive, Ashland, KY *H. Howell Brady, Jr. (4)....Frankfort 200 Wanda Lee Trail, Georgetown, KY Emery J. DeWitt (35)..Princeton 481 Fritts Road, Marion, KY *RB Hooks, Jr. (23)..Bowling Green 1574 Normandy Way, Bowling Green, KY James H. King, Jr. (17).. Danville 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY Daniel L. Coleman (7) Covington 2832 Aberdeen Avenue, Covington, KY

9 Representatives Attending Annual Conclave Webb No. 1 Robert W. Davenport, Commander James Dixon, Generalissimo Frankfort No. 4 Christopher T. Smith, Commander William P. Jackson, Captain General Moore No. 6 Bobby H. Hayes, Elected Alternate Covington No. 7 James R. Phillips, Commander Jerry F. Keith, Generalissimo Kurtis M. Phillips, Captain General Paducah No. 11 Patrick Young, Commander Stewart Strickland, Captain General Louisville-DeMolay No. 12 Raleigh C. Foster, Commander Raymond P. Swanson, Generalissimo Newport No. 13 George Baker, Commander Owensboro No. 15 James I. Reynolds, Elected Alternate Cynthiana No. 16 Carroll M. Curtis, Commander Fred W. Wege, Captain General Ryan No. 17 Mark Elliott, Commander Thomas Bustle, Generalissimo Richmond No. 19 James I. Miller, Commander Bowling Green No. 23 Robert E. Jordan, Commander Daniel Clint Durham, Generalissimo Marion No. 24 Robert E. Cecil, Commander W. T. Phillips, Generalissimo J. William Riggs, Captain General Madisonville No. 27 William G. Henry, Commander Ashland No. 28 Barry K. Eastham, Captain General Winchester No. 30 John C. Walker, Commander Somerset No. 31 Vernon G. Wesley, Elected Alternate Shelby No. 32 Richard H. Moffett, Commander 9

10 Bill Brown, Generalissimo Princeton No. 35 Bobby H. Hayes, Commander Miles Ward, Captain General Glasgow No. 36 David B. Williams, Commander Jessie R. Sims, Captain General Conrad H. Cates No. 37 William Brawner, Commander Charles T. Mason, Elected Alternate Duffield No. 42 Tommy E. Pace, Elected Alternate Franklin No. 44 James V. Jones, Generalissimo Robert Stanford, Captain General Pikeville No. 45 Ronnie Williamson, Commander Jackson No. 47 Michael Lively, Elected Alternate Paintsville No. 48 James C. Warrix, Elected Alternate Mayfield No. 49 Edgar A. Rockwell, Captain General Williamsburg No. 50 Donald Elliott, Commander Tim Owens, Captain General Whitesburg No. 51 Gerald L. Hacker, Elected Alternate Jefferson No. 52 Jeff Therrian, Generalissimo Joseph Thornton, Captain General Morehead No. 53 Larry Beeman, Commander Loren Smith, Generalissimo Bufford Litteral, Captain General Jenkins No. 54 Jemmie Ray Burke, Commander Irvine No. 55 Don L. Powell, Representative 10

11 Past Commanders Attending Annual Conclave Webb No. 1 James Dixon, James L. Butler, Herbert D. Sledd, Harvey Reynolds Frankfort No. 4 George F. Brooks, Gary Thornberry, Ronald C. Wise, Gayle A. Sutherland, Raymond L. Webb Moore No. 6 William G. Hinton, William G. Henry, Bobby H. Hayes Covington No. 7 Daniel L. Coleman, Fred W. Wege, Michael G. West, Loren K. Rood, Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr. Paducah No. 11 Ortis Key, Ernest Eugene Atkins Louisville-DeMolay No. 12 Jim Reichert, William F. Lile, Leslie E. Black, G. Michael Miller, Sr., Herbert Zimmerman, J. B. Hitt, J. William (Bill) Ryan, James B. Wall Newport No. 13 J. Herman Dean, Donald E. Webster, Billy E. Scolf, Ronald Gayle Parker, George Baker, Robert Peelman, Gregory C. Powell, Stan Simonton Owensboro No. 15 Richard B. Miller James I. Reynolds Cynthiana No. 16 Carroll M. Curtis Ryan No. 17 James King, Thomas Bustle, Mark Elliott Richmond No. 19 Donald H. Smith, Don E. Hale, James I. Miller Bowling Green No. 23 Larry F. Flowers, James T. Banton, Douglas W. Bunch, Jack Hodges, Ronald V. Howell Marion No. 24 Howard P. Asa, Stewart Strickland, Gary Hunt, Robert E. Cecil Madisonville No. 27 Howard Major, Joseph E. Martin, Bobby Hayes, James R. Bowles Ashland No. 28

12 Kerry Sluss, Burton E. Allen, Paul R. Daniels Winchester No. 30 Don L. Powell Somerset No. 31 Vernon G. Wesley, Herbert M. Stone Shelby No. 32 William F. Lile, Bill Brown, J. B. Hitt, J. William (Bill) Ryan Princeton No. 35 E. J. DeWitt, Miles Ward Glasgow No. 36 James G. Hogue, Raleigh C. Foster, John Williams, James O. Atwood, Charles T. Mason, Willard Hart Conrad H. Cates No. 37 Raleigh C. Foster, James B. Wall, William Brawner Duffield No. 42 Theodore Boyd Brown, Tommy E. Pace Franklin No. 44 James T. Banton, James V. Jones, Robert Stanford, Larry Noe Pikeville No. 45 James Adkins Jackson No. 47 Michael Lively Paintsville No. 48 James C. Warrix Mayfield No. 49 Edgar A. Rockwell, Glenn D. Barker, William F. Alderdice Williamsburg No. 50 Donald Elliott, Terry L. Pugsley, Carl A. Jones Partin Whitesburg No. 51 Arius Holbrook, Jr., Gerald L. Hacker, Delmas Everidge, Charles Holbrook Jefferson No. 52 Ed Revel, Ronnie Skipper, Raleigh C. Foster, Charles M. Jewell, Arnold E. Wyatt Morehead No. 53 C. Victor Ramey, Kerry Sluss, James D. Reeder, Robert J. Thomas, Garry, Bishop, Jeff Ritchie Jenkins No. 54 Bob Balthis Irvine No. 55 Don L. Powell 12

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15 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Right Eminent Grand Commander Raleigh C. Foster. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND MEMBERS The Committee on Visitors led by Sir Knight James B. Wall, Chairman, introduced the following ddistinguished guests and members. Grand Commandery of Kentucky-Past Grand Commanders Joseph E. Martin, 1964 Gary E. Thornberry, 1999 William G. Hinton, 1980 Robert J. Thomas, 2000 Leslie E. Black, 1983 Emery J. DeWitt, 2002 Ortis H. Key, 1994 James H. King, Jr., 2006 G. Michael Miller, Sr., 1998 Daniel L. Coleman, 2007 Out of State Visitors Bryan S. Cunningham, Past Provincial Grand Prior Sovereign Great Priory of Canada Larry W. Brown, Grand Commander, Indiana George A. Ingles, Past Grand Commander, Indiana Ronald Ellis, Past Grand Commander, Indiana Paul Alan Cole, Grand Generalissimo, Indiana Bobby J. Roberts, Grand Senior Warden, Indiana Jack Wallace, Grand Junior Warden, Indiana Robert S. Flint, Grand Prelate Emeritus, Indiana Carroll J. Friend, Past Grand Prelate, Indiana Richard M. Holcombe, Grand Commander, Ohio S. Thomas Ramsay, Deputy Grand Commander, Ohio Urban T. Peters, Past Grand Commander, District of Columbia James C. Bentley, Jr., Past Grand Commander, Georgia Ray C. Dunn, Grand Warder, Alabama Grand Chapter of Kentucky Officers James H. King, Jr., Grand Captain of the Host Gary K. Hunt, Grand Scribe James G. Hogue, Grand King Jeffrey Ritchie, Grand High Priest Grand Council of Kentucky Officers Timothy L. Owens, Grand Captain of the Guard Douglas W. Bunch, Grand Principal Conductor of Work Robert L. Stanford, R.I. Deputy Grand Master Burton E. Allen, M.I. Grand Master Other Organizations Kerry Sluss, Eminent Prior, Kentucky Priory No. 25 J. William Riggs, Deputy Grand Governor

16 Raleigh C. Foster, Grand Governor General Grand Chapter George L. Marshall, Jr., Grand Custodian of the Work and Personal Representative of Most Excellent General Grand High Priest Emory J. Ferguson Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.-Grand Officers Herbert D. Sledd, Honorary Past Grand Master Donald H. Smith, M. E. Past Grand Master Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.-Grand Officers Robert K. Cronk, R.E. Department Commander, East Central Department Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.-Grand Officers Sid C. Dorris, III, R. E. Grand Generalissimo and Representative of the M. E. Grand Master Most Worshipful Grand Master s Representative Carroll M. Curtis, 1969, Representing the Grand Master CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT (Preliminary) TO: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. We, your Committee on Credentials, respectfully report that a constitutional number of representatives are registered and are seated within the recesses of the Grand Commandery. Fraternally submitted, T. Boyd Brown, Chairman GREETINGS Sir Knight Carroll M. Curtis, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, brought greetings on behalf of Sir Knight Herman M. Forrester, Most Worshipful Grand Master. ELECTION ANNOUNCED The Grand Commander announced that the Election of Officers would be held at 11:00 AM. 16

17 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER Grand Commander s Address TO: The Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Kentucky Welcome Sir Knights to the One Hundred and Sixty-Third Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky. To our distinguished guests from within our Commonwealth and to those who have traveled from our sister jurisdictions, we want you to know that your attendance is greatly appreciated, and it is my sincere hope that you will all enjoy the sessions of this Grand Commandery, and that the things done here will inspire you to return home with renewed enthusiasm to work harder for Chivalric Masonry. Sir Knights, there are certain parts of an address of this kind that must appear in print in our proceedings, but the inclusion of all of my activities during this Past Templar Year to you at this Grand Conclave would require so much time and would be so boring that it would be almost impossible to keep you awake, so with your permission, I will read only those parts that are most relevant to our committees, skip the reports on visitations which will be printed in the proceedings where all who are interested in them may read them at a later date, and proceed to speak with you about the things that are most important to us in our beloved Order. State of the Order In traveling around our beautiful Commonwealth this past year, I have had the distinct honor of working with some of the most dedicated Freemasons our Fraternity has ever known. I have witnessed, and had the pleasure of working in some of the finest ritualistic ceremonies our Order has to offer. Time and time again, without the hope of fee or reward, countless numbers of our brave, selfless, committed Knights have given up their evenings, weekends, holidays, birthdays, anniversary s and private travels to continue serving where service is needed. I shudder to think what condition we would be in without the service of so many of you who deny yourselves retirement from Masonry, and seek only to prove that our best days are still ahead of us, and not behind. 17

18 Sir Knights, contrary to what some people have said to me throughout my tenure as your Grand Commander this year, I am not looking through a set of Rose Colored Glasses when it comes to the State of our Order. I am fully aware that we have some problem areas that must be addressed. We are not all uniformed, as we should be, in our Commanderies. Not all of our Commanderies are able to confer their own work. We have difficulty in finding suitable leadership in some of our Commandery Officers, and we are not all as gifted as some in memorizing the conferral of our Templar Orders. Oh, and lets not forget about our finances. My fellow Fraters, in order for these things to be corrected we must be able, with fraternal enthusiasm, to lay the groundwork necessary for the future growth and prosperity of our Templar Order. Remember, no Grand Officer in any jurisdiction cannot, as a person, or as a group, bring in new petitions and increase our membership in volume. Therefore, we must begin at the very grassroots of our Order: each Chapter, Council and Commandery. This is where our real strength is. So, let s try a few of these ideas on for size: 1) Tell our Story If possible, meet with each individual body. This is the place to generate enthusiasm by talking to each person present, if possible. Tell them some of our York Rite story, that it consists of four separate, although distinct, bodies. Therefore, all Master Masons have received approximately one-fourth of the York rite and that all Master Masons who profess the Christian religion should be a Knight Templar. 2) Symbolism Development We Templars know these things, but you would be surprised to learn how many do not know the connection between the Symbolic or Blue Degrees and those of our York Rite. Tell them all of this, and other related information you think will be inspiring to them. 3) Social Aspects Many subordinate York Rite bodies have social affairs once, twice and, in some places, more than twice each year, including the ladies. Invite friends to your various suppers and entertainment. Having the ladies present on various occasions has created interest in our York Rite activities. 4) Influence of Wives I think that we can all agree that when the candles are lit, and the home fires are burning well, it eases the time spent away from home in service to Masonry. But, equally, I believe 18

19 that if we continue to invite our ladies, and in some ways, target them specifically, by making them feel welcome, insuring their support, and allowing them a chance to fully appreciate what their husbands, fathers and friends do, it will help our members become very, very good workers and promoters in the York Rite. 5) Consider Member Habits We can well understand that, when a man leaves his work at five or six o clock and goes home to freshen up and eat, he gets comfortable, and it is hard to move him out of his easy chair away from the TV. or computer. But, if he knows he can go from work to a York Rite meeting and get a substantial meal, good fellowship, associate with men who will not waste his time, and allow him to be home at a decent hour to unwind and prepare for the following days labor, more likely, than not, will he attend and be faithful. Generally, when a member attends the meetings regularly, he is much more interested in our fraternity. He will spread enthusiasm and interest to others who are not attending. If we don t get them to our Conclaves, we don t have a chance to interest them. 6) Improvement of Work The conferral of our Orders is most important. When we receive a petition and accept the required fee, the very least we owe the candidate is the very best dramatization we can offer. Sir Knights, we confer our Orders only two or three times a year, at most, in our constituent Commanderies. Believe me, I would love to see every Commandery be able to confer its own work, but, I know, this is impractical. If you are unable to confer your own work, consider establishing an area team, or seeking out those organizations that can assist you until you are able to stand on your own. We have several Past Masters Societies and York Rite Colleges within our Commonwealth that can, and will, assist you, if asked. 7) Ritualists Sir Knights, some of our ritualists have continued in their respective duties for years, and I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge their undying loyalty and devotion to Templary, but we must face facts, not all of us can be a Jim Wall, a Willard Hart or a Bill Riggs, when it comes to conferring our work. However, there is hope. If we scrutinize our newer members, who show proper interest in our ceremonies, and work on alleviating that terrible crutch, which we all so desperately rely 19

20 upon, the open book, we will be able to insure our own success by continuing to build upon what our forefathers envisioned, A Fraternity Like No Other, Built In The Hearts Of Men. Tomorrow in the immediate sense is only a day away. However, in a more poetic sense, it can be construed as being any part or segment of the near or distant future, depending on our own perspectives, goals and ideals. If Freemasonry is to be preserved as a way of life, we, as Christian Masons, must dedicate ourselves individually and collectively in displaying the courage of our convictions, by embarking on a Crusade to help, aid and assist in promoting the growth and progress of the Blue Lodge and all concordant bodies, at the local level, nationally and, indeed, worldwide, observing the Ancient Landmarks and regulations of our Grand Lodge and working together in the warm atmosphere of sincerity and enthusiasm displayed by those who paved the way for our Knighting. Sir Knights, I do hope that some of these ideas will help, and I pray that we will all continue to work together, side by side, to increase the range, scope and influence of this wonderful Christian Order. It has been a year that I will never forget, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to serve you. So, with all this said, and with the year now behind me, I am prepared to render an accounting of my actions, decisions and recommendations as your Grand Commander. Visitations This past year has been a truly wonderful experience, and on of the most enjoyable times of my life. The best part of being Grand Commander is that you have the opportunity to travel and meet some of the finest Knights ever assembled. The constant display of love, dedication and affection afforded me this past year was truly overwhelming. Every visit is one that I will cherish and will remain with me forever. My visitations to other Grand Jurisdictions were wonderful learning experiences for me, and I believe that there is much to be gained when traveling outside of our own Commonwealth. The hospitality extended to my lovely wife and I was exceeded only by the warm reception and friendship extended to us throughout our travels. We will cherish these memories, and all those who participated in making them always. 20

21 I also attended the East Central Department Meeting of the Grand Encampment held in Perrysburg, Ohio. This meeting was chaired by our very capable, Department Commander, Sir Knight Frank Bonner, Past Grand Commander of Ohio. This meeting was extremely informative, well thought out, and, I believe, worthwhile. I encourage every Knight Templar in Kentucky, who wishes to attend one of these meetings, to make the effort, pay the fees, and give up the time. There is much to be learned, and much to teach, when it comes bettering our Fraternity in an open forum that allows for easy exchange of ideas and plans that may benefit us all. Remember, plagiarism in Masonry is a good thing when it benefits us all. Finally, in August, all of the elected officers of this Grand Commandery, as well as several Past Grand Commanders, attended Grand Encampment in Roanoke, Virginia. Not only was there fun and excitement enjoyed by all, but we had the pleasure of witnessing history in the making. Grand Commanderies were instituted, by Grand Encampment, in both the countries of Romania and Togo. This was Christian Masonry on the move. Just think, we have all taken a vow to defend the Christian religion, wherever we go, and what better way to serve our savior than by spreading His Gospel around the world Itinerary 2008 September 19 Grand Commandery of Kentucky, Knights Templar (Lexington) 20 Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons (Lexington) 23 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No. 70 (Louisville) 24 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 25 Marion Commandery No. 24, KT (Lebanon) 30 North Central York Rite College No. 116 (Louisville) October 1 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 2 Shelby Commandery No. 32, KT (Shelbyville) 3 Fort Knox Chapter No. 439, OES (Radcliff) 4 Area 4 & 5 th Arch Meeting (Elizabethtown) York Rite Council Meeting (Elizabethtown) 6 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 7 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT, Practice (Louisville) 8 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 9-10 Grand Commandery of Ohio, KT 11 Bluegrass York Rite College No. 104 (Glasgow) 21

22 13 Louisville Lodge No. 400, F&AM (Louisville) 14 Duffield Commandery No. 42 (Harlan) 15 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star (Louisville) Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons (Louisville) 22 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 23 Marion Commandery No. 24, KT (Lebanon) 24 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 25 DeMolay Sweetheart Dance (Louisville) 28 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No.70 (Louisville) 29 Southern Kentucky KYCH Meeting (Cave City) 30 Louisville Council No. 457, Allied Masonic Degrees (Louisville) November 1 Grand Masters Reception, F&AM (Bowling Green) 2 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 5 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 6 Scottish Rite Fellowship Luncheon (Louisville) 9 Grand Commanders Reception (Louisville) 10 Moore Commandery No. 6, KT (Hopkinsville) 22

23 12 Whitesburg Commandery No. 51, KT (Whitesburg) 13 Ryan Commandery No. 17, KT (Danville) Scottish Rite Reunion (Louisville) 16 Grand High Priest/Grand Illustrious Master Reception (Ashland) 17 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 18 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 20 Frankfort Commandery No. 4, KT (Louisville) 21 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 22 Bethel No. 24, Jobs Daughters, Installation of Officers (Jeffersonville, IN) 24 Lorraine No. 6, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 25 Eureka No. 101/Hiram No. 70 (Louisville) 27 Irvine Commandery No. 55 (Irvine) December 1 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 2 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 3 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 5 Suburban Lodge No. 740, F&AM, Social Banquet (Louisville) 6 Grand Junior Wardens Reception, F&AM (Louisville) Bullitt Chapter No. 44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Shepherdsville) 8 Pikeville Commandery No. 8 (Pikeville) 9 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No. 70 (Louisville) 11 Conrad H. Cates Commandery No. 37, KT (Elizabethtown) 13 Hero s of 76 No. 512 (Louisville) 14 Grand Chapter of Kentucky, RAM, Planning and Direction Mtg (Lexington) 15 Newport Commandery No. 13, KT, Christmas Observance (Newport) 16 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT, Christmas Observance,(Louisville) 17 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 18 Rowan Chapter No. 31, RAM (Bardstown) 22 Scottish Rite Nomination Committee Meeting (Louisville) 23 Louisville Council No. 457, AMD, Election and Installation (Louisville) 30 York Rite College No. 116 (Louisville) 2009 January 1 Scottish Rite New Years Day Observance (Louisville) 2 Suburban Lodge No. 740, F&AM (Louisville) 3 Bullitt Chapter No.44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Shelbyville) 6 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT, Practice (Louisville) 7 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 8 Conrad H. Cates No. 37, KT (Elizabethtown) 9 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters, Installation (Louisville) 10 Kosair Shrine Temple Committee Meeting (Louisville) 23

24 12 Middletown Chapter No. 319, OES (Louisville) 14 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 15 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 17 York Rite Council Meeting (Shelbyville) 18 Louisville Council No. 457, AMD, Practice (Louisville) 20 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 21 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 23 Covington Commandery No. 7, KT (Covington) 25 Grand Commandery Planning and Direction Committee Meeting (Danville) 26 Mayfield Commandery No. 49 (Mayfield) 31 York Rite College No. 134 (Morehead) February 2 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 3 Shawnee Lodge No. 830, F&AM (Louisville) 4 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 5 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls, Initiation (Louisville) 6 Bethel Chapter No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 7 Bullitt Chapter No. 44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Louisville) 10 Bowling Green Commandery No. 23, KT (Bowling Green) 11 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 12 Webb Commandery No. 1, KT (Lexington) 13 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Dance (Louisville) 14 Jobs Daughters Kosair Hospital Day (Louisville) 16 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 17 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 18 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 19 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 20 Valley Lodge No. 511, F&AM (Louisville) 21 York Rite Festival (Ashland) 22 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls, Installation (Louisville) 23 Owensboro Commandery No. 15, KT (Owensboro) 25 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 27 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) March 2 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls, Advisory Meeting (Louisville) 3 Franklin Commandery No. 44, KT (Franklin) 5 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls, (Louisville) 7 Valley Lodge No. 511 (Louisville) 9 Glasgow Commandery No. 36, KT (Glasgow) 11 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 12 Williamsburg Commandery No. 50 (Williamsburg) East Central Department Meeting, Perrysburg, Ohio 16 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 18 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 24

25 19 Paintsville Commandery No. 48 (Paintsville) 20 Downtown High Twelve Club No. 105 (Louisville) 21 York Rite Festival (Paducah) 25 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 26 Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth (Louisville) 27 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 31 North Central York Rite College No. 116 (Louisville) April 2 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 7 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 9-12 Easter Pilgrimage (Washington, DC) 14 Princeton Commandery No. 35, KT (Princeton) 15 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 16 Scottish Rite, 33 Degree Luncheon, Kosair Temple (Louisville) 20 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 21 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT, Easter Service (Louisville) Grand Commandery of Indiana 25 State-Wide York Rite College Festival (Louisville) 28 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No. 70 (Louisville) 30 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) May 2 Bullitt Chapter No. 44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Shepherdsville) 3 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 4 Louisville Council No. 457, Allied Masonic Degrees (Louisville) Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 5 Louisville-DeMolay Commander No. 12, KT, Planning and Direction Meeting (Louisville) 6 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 7 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 9 Kentucky Knight Templar Academy (Glasgow) 13 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/ Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 14 Conrad H. Cates Commandery No. 37, KT (Elizabethtown) 16 West Kentucky York Rite College No. 157 (Madisonville) 18 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 19 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 20 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) 21 Frankfort Commandery No. 4, KT (Frankfort) 22 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 28 Scottish Rite Stated Meeting (Louisville) 29 North Central York Rite College No. 116 (Louisville) June 1 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 3 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 25

26 4 Scottish Rite/York Rite Planning and Direction Meeting (Louisville) Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 6 Orient-Wide One-Day Scottish Rite Reunion (Louisville) York Rite Council Planning and Direction Meeting (Lexington) 8 Louisville Lodge No. 400, F&AM (Louisville) 10 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 11 Conrad H. Cates Commandery No. 37, KT (Elizabethtown) 12 Buechel Lodge No. 896, F&AM, York Rite Candidate Meeting (Louisville) 13 Flag Day Ceremony at the Masonic Homes (Louisville) Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 15 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 16 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 17 King Solomon Chapter No. 5/Louisville Council No. 4 (Louisville) Grand Assembly, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 23 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No. 70 (Louisville) 24 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 25 Scottish Rite Stated Meeting (Louisville) York Rite Weekend (Lexington) 28 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 30 North Central York Rite College No. 116 (Louisville) July 1 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 4 Suburban Lodge No. 740, F&AM (Louisville) 6 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 7 Gold Fidelity Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 9 Williamsburg Commandery No. 50, KT (Williamsburg) 10 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 11 Grand Lodge, F&AM, Youth Committee Meeting (Scottsville) Order of the Builders, Election and Installation (Scottsville) 15 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT, Installation (Louisville) 16 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 17 Order of DeMolay Annual Conclave (Williamsburg) 18 One-Day State-Wide York Rite Festival (Louisville) 19 Jobs Daughters Adult Leadership Training Course (Indiana) 20 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 21 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) York Rite Sovereign College of North America (Cincinnati, Ohio) 28 Paducah Commandery No. 11 (Paducah) 31 Funeral Service for Sir Knight Donald Estes, Past Department Commander The East Central Department and Past Grand Commander of Kentucky (Frankfort) August 1 Bullitt Chapter No. 44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Shepherdsville) 3 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 26

27 5 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 12 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/ Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 13 Conrad H. Cates Commandery No. 37, KT (Elizabethtown) 14 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) Grand Encampment of Knights Templar (Roanoke, Virginia) 20 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls (Louisville) 22 Glasgow Chapter No. 45, RAM (Glasgow) 23 Valley No. 8, Rainbow for Girls, Installation (Louisville) 25 Eureka Chapter No. 101/Hiram Council No. 70 (Louisville) 26 Jefferson Commandery No. 52, KT (Louisville) 28 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 29 Lexington Lodge No. 1, F&AM, DeMolay Alumni Picnic (Lexington) September 2 Kentucky Chapter No. 134, National Sojourners (Louisville) 5 Bullitt Chapter No. 44/Bullitt Council No. 114 (Shepherdsville) 7 Cherokee Chapter, Order of DeMolay (Louisville) 9 Iroquois Chapter No. 193/ Sword and Trowel Council No. 111 (Louisville) 10 Somerset Commandery No. 31, KT (Somerset) 11 Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters (Louisville) 14 DeMolay Flower Talk (Shelbyville) 15 Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, KT (Louisville) 16 York Rite Council Meeting (Lexington) 17 Grand Commandery of Kentucky, Knights Templar (Lexington) Honorary Memberships It is with great pleasure, and a deep sense of humility that I was honored with several Honorary Memberships in and around the state this year. I strongly believe that these Memberships, as prestigious as they are, honor the office I temporarily hold, and Templary more than they do me personally. I was honored with the following Honorary Memberships: The Grand Commandery of Tennessee The Grand Commandery of Ohio The Grand Commandery of Indiana Webb Commandery No. 1 Washington Council No. 1 Lexington Chapter No. 1 Dispensations Granted By the authority of the Constitution and Statutes of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Kentucky, the following Dispensations were granted: 27

28 November 14 th, 2008, Ryan Commandery No. 17 To hold a special election for the office of Standard Bearer and any other office which may become vacant due to such election. This was for one time only. November 28 th, 2008, Jefferson Commandery No. 52 To change their meeting night from December 24 th, 2008 to December 10 th, This was for one time only. February 5 th, 2009, Covington Commandery No. 7 To hold a special election for the office of Senior Warden and any other office which may become vacant due to such election. This is due to the fact that the Senior Warden presented a letter of resignation. This was for one time only. April 12 th, 2009, Newport Commandery No. 13 To change their inspection from May 16 th, 2009 to May 18 th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This change is because of Newport Commandery wanting the Long Form Opening. This was for one time only. May 3 rd, 2009, Williamsburg Commandery No. 50 To change their inspection date from the second Thursday in March to the second Saturday in May. This was for one time only. Dispensations Not Granted February 26 th, 2009, Mayfield Commandery No. 49 To change their meeting night from the Fourth Monday of each month to the Second Monday of each month. This was to be a permanent change. Decision A stated conclave cannot be changed by dispensation. See Decision No. 102 of the Grand Master Robert Brainer Gaylord as printed in the Digest of the Approved Decisions of the Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America Grand Representatives Commissioned I had the pleasure of nominating the following Representatives: On June 26 th, 2009, I commissioned Sir Knight Robert Canfield as the Grand Representative for the Grand Commandery of Kentucky near Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Grand Representatives Nominated 28

29 Jeff W. Therrian, # Virginia Robert W. Major, #27..Wisconsin James I. Reynolds, #15...Maryland David R. Puckett, #23..Minnesota William L. Brawner, #37....Vermont Ronald G. Parker, #13. Montana Robert E. Cecil, #24...Utah James T. Banton, #44...Oklahoma York Rite Festivals This year York Rite Festivals were held in four different locations within the state: Ashland, Paducah, Scottsville and Louisville. Many of our Commanderies are conferring their own work and not waiting for Festivals, and I congratulate those involved for their hard work and dedication. Sir Knights, I still believe that the fun and fellowship that we all enjoy is enough to keep having Festivals around our state, and if we continue working together, I believe that we can accomplish a great deal for York Rite Masonry. However, if our main focus is to replenish our Commanderies with new and impressionable members, members who want to take an active part, we must put our best foot forward and plan to have the best work, the best location, and yes, the best fellowship our Christian Order can offer. If we give them our best, and make a positive impression, I believe that they will return. Easter Pilgrimage to Washington DC This year I had the pleasure, with a number of other Knights and Ladies from around the Commonwealth, to attend the Easter morning sunrise service at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA. This is a very special and moving service, and an experience you will not soon forget. Our Grand Encampment Officers and Committeemen are to be congratulated for their hard work and dedication in making this annual event possible. I encourage each Sir Knight in our Commonwealth to consider 29

30 making this pilgrimage to our Nations Capital. And I would be quite remiss, if not entirely absent minded, if I did not single out the tireless efforts put forth by our own Sir Knight G. Michael Miller, Sr., KCT, PGC. His selfless service, and his willingness to take the reins of this pilgrimage for so many years, on behalf of the Knights of this Grand Commandery, speaks volumes as to his character in action and his love for this Fraternity. Mere words cannot express our gratitude. Thank You Mike! Knight Templar Magazine Supplement My sincere thanks to Sir Knight JB Hitt, II for his stellar service as editor of the Knights Templar Magazine, Kentucky Supplement. I especially applaud his never ending patience in getting my message to him in a timely manner, as well as his sincere desire to make the supplement a tremendous benefit to the Knights Templar in Kentucky. We are indeed blessed with having someone so committed to this work. Thank You JB! Knights Templar Eye Foundation We have been very fortunate that both Sir Knights Raymond Swanson and Sir Knight William Lile, both members of Louisville-DeMolay Commandery No. 12, agreed to serve as Chairmen of this most important Foundation. This past year we spent $333, on 168 cases within our Commonwealth. But, our contributions totaled only $19, I don t think we can argue about getting our fair share of assistance in this area. It is interesting to note that Sir Knight Ray Swanson, The State-Wide Chairman for the KTEF, traveled over 4,000 miles and interviewed 56 candidates on his own, and we still have some 85 cases still pending. Sir Knight Ray, my chapeau is off to you sir for a job well done. Thank You! Holy Land Pilgrimage The Holy Land Pilgrimage is a program designed to send Christian ministers to the Holy Land, and allow them to see and walk were our Savior did, and hopefully, give them a greater appreciation for their high calling. Unfortunately, this year, no ministers were either identified or nominated for this worthwhile endeavor. It is hoped, with more emphasis, and better advertisement, we can identify someone for this wonderful honor next year. 30

31 Youth It is the privilege of the Grand Commander to represent this Grand Commandery at the annual meetings of our Masonic sponsored youth organizations. On the 18 th, 19 th and 20 th of June, I attended the Grand Assembly of The Order of Rainbow for Girls held in Louisville, Kentucky at the Scottish Rite Temple. On the 11 th of July I attended the Annual Election and Installation of Officers for the Order of the Builders in Scottsville, Kentucky. On the 17 th of July I attended the Grand Conclave of the Order of DeMolay in Williamsburg, Kentucky. I privileged to present the outgoing State Master Councilor with his Past State Master Councilor s Jewel on behalf of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. And on numerous occasions, and because Kentucky does not have a Supreme Bethel, I attended Bethel No. 18, Jobs Daughters, and brought greetings from our Grand Commandery. Sir Knights, the future growth and prosperity of our youth organizations is an issue of continuing concern for all of Masonry. Only through our combined efforts will these wonderful organizations continue to exist and grow. The accomplishments of these youth groups are important, not only to Masonry, but to our Nation, and they deserve our support, time, effort and even our admiration for what they do. Knight Templar Cross of Honor This year I received several nominations for the Knights Templar Cross of Honor which will be presented during our Grand Sessions held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is most inspiring to read the nomination forms of these Sir Knights who have done so much to enhance Templary in our Commonwealth. It is sad that we are unable to recognize all of these Knights for their achievements. However, I believe that both you and I will be pleased with the selection made this year when it is announced. Conrad H. Cates Service Award This award, and all that it demands of its recipient, will be announced later today as part of the Committee s report. The Sir Knight selected is one well known for his faithful efforts and leadership over many, many years of service to this beloved Order. Sir Knights, there is little else that we, as 31

32 a Grand Commandery, can offer to those who have so diligently labored among us. This honor is singular to Kentucky, and Kentucky only. Therefore, when this year s recipient is announced I doubt that anyone will be surprised. York Rite Council It has been an honor and a privilege to have served on the York Rite Council for the last four years. The Officers of the York Rite have discussed many items of interest, and there is always a general feeling that we are all in this together. There is just no way for our Masonic Bodies to grow and prosper without complete unity at all levels of our Fraternity. This Council s main objective is to promote York Rite Unity, and I believe that we have again achieved that goal again this year. Another important function of the Council is to oversee, plan and coordinate our Grand Sessions each year. With input from each of grand Bodies, we pray that the members attending the Grand Commandery Convocation will be happy with the results. To our Grand High Priest, Sir Knight Jeff Ritchie, and to our Illustrious Grand Master, Sir Knight Burton Allen, I wish to thank you both for the kindness and cooperation shown to me while in office. My tenure, as Grand Commander, would have been far more difficult if it had not been for the helpful and wise counsel you have extended to me at home and abroad. Thank You! Recommendations I recommend the following actions for consideration and approval of this Grand Commandery: A. That a permanent committee, consisting of the elected Officers of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky, excluding the Grand Commander, be charged with revising or updating the Constitution and Regulations of this Grand Commandery every five years. B. That every Division Commander who serves for at least three consecutive years be awarded the title of Past Division Commander, and that a suitable set of shoulder straps be awarded to him for his service. C. That only those Knights who have a uniform be awarded a membership cordon for wear on their uniform. All others will be presented with a suitable 32

33 certificate or lapel pin designed by the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. Conclusion and Appreciation When I wrote the word APPRECIATION, like so many have who have gone this way before me, my thoughts ran through the many things that I had to be grateful for to you all. I realized that I could not put all my thoughts in a whole volume, let alone in a speech. So, in the limited time that I have I can just say thanks, and I mean thanks from all my heart. Thanks to the members of all the Commanderies that I have the privilege of belonging to. Thanks to all of the Past Grand Commanders who have been of so much help and such an inspiration to me. Thanks to all the elected and appointed Grand Commandery Officers that have done everything asked, and whose friendship has meant so much. Thanks to Sir Knight William G. Hinton, PGC, for having everything so well organized that it made this Grand Commanders job much easier. And finally, to my lovely wife Stacy, and to our four wonderful children I can only say that I love each of you with all my heart, and that no matter how many times I left home, only to return late from one meeting or another, our home was always intact, in spite of my best efforts. Sir Knights, this year is over, and I thank you for your hospitality and your friendship, and I thank you even more for enduring the reading of this report. Courteously, Raleigh C. Foster Grand Commander The Report of the Grand Commander was accepted for publication in the Proceedings. DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRAND COMMANDER S ADDRESS It was moved by the Grand Recorder that the Report of the Grand Commander be distributed to the proper committees: Motion adopted. 33

34 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL CONCLAVE It was moved by the Grand Recorder that the Minutes of the 2008 Annual Conclave be approved. Motion adopted. HONORARY MEMBERS It was moved by the Grand Recorder that those visiting Grand Commanders who were not Honorary Members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky, be made Honorary Members. They were Sir Knights Larry W. Brown, Indiana, and Richard M. Holcombe, Ohio. Motion adopted REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Lexington, Kentucky September 17, 2009 TO: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kentucky. Submitted herewith are reports of the various accounts of this Grand Commandery as appear on record in the office of our Grand Treasurer for the fiscal year ending June 30, General Fund Balance on hand, July 1, 2008 $ 15, Receipts July 1, 2008 June 30, , Total to be accounted for 122, Disbursements, July 1, 2008 June 30, , Balance, June 30, Total accounted for.$122, Permanent Fund 34

35 The securities in the investment account at market value of $158, on June 30, 2009 are in the hands of J P MORGAN, Louisville, Kentucky, in a street account but still in the control of the Trustees of the Permanent Fund and the Grand Treasurer. A full accounting of this investment fund is included in the auditor s report which will be published in the 2009 Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, Leslie E. Black Grand Treasurer PERMANENT FUND REPORT Lexington, Kentucky September 17, 2009 To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kentucky. The total assets of the Permanent Fund at market value on June 30, 2009 are $158, consisting of: Fixed Income Securities (bonds & notes) $ 31, Equities $ 23, Money Market & Cash Equivalents $103, Total $158, These assets are in a street account at J P Morgan, Louisville, Kentucky, under control of the Trustees of the Permanent Fund and the Grand Treasurer. A detailed listing of all the assets of the Permanent Fund will be published in the Auditor s Report in the 2009 Proceedings. Fraternally Submitted, Donald M. Estes (Deceased) Herbert Sledd 35

36 G. Michael Miller, Sr. The Grand Treasurer s Report and the Permanent Fund Report were accepted for inclusion in the Proceedings. REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER TO THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF KENTUCKY: This is my third report to you as your Grand Recorder. I thank Rebecca Warth, our Office Secretary, and the Constituent Recorders for their work on behalf of the Grand Commandery! Necrology Sir Knight Donald M. Estes, Recorder of Frankfort Commandery No. 4, died on July 28, We extend our sympathy to his family and friends. Also, Sir Knight Ralph H. Williams, Jr. died on August 25, He served Alfred P. Lindsey Chapter No. 69 following the death of Sir Knight D. Kent Berkley. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends. Former Recorders A number of Recorders stepped aside this year to allow others to serve. Among the long timers were Sir Knight Clarence E. Walton of Cynthiana Commandery No. 16 and Sir Knight Clyde Hill of Williamsburg Commandery No. 50. Sir Knight Anthony Holbrook stepped down as Recorder of Jackson Commandery No. 47. He had done a commendable job of helping to bring their records up-to-date. Sir Knight Gregory A. Raque stepped down as Recorder of Jefferson Commandery No. 52. I extend my personal thanks to each of them for their service to the Grand Commandery. The Office 36

37 As we look to the future, we must consider our needs and our financial resources. At present, our Office Secretary Rebecca Warth works from her apartment in Nicholasville on assigned tasks while I work in Shelbyville on my tasks. We try to meet in Shelbyville once a week to do some joint projects. While this system works, it has its challenges. Membership Although membership records continue to improve, we still have a way to go! Many of our Recorders have continued to work very hard to get their records up to date. The summary of the statistical table is as follows (NOTE: One Commandery has not submitted its data.): Members Knighted Admitted Reinstated Dead Suspended Demitted Expelled Adjust Members This makes for a net loss of 160 members. Several Commanderies did show a gain in membership, and we congratulate them. They were: +7 - Franklin Commandery No. 44, Franklin +5 - Morehead Commandery No. 53, Morehead +4 - Bowling Green Commandery No. 23, Bowling Green One Commandery had a statistical gain due to adjustments: +8 - Jackson Commandery No. 47, Jackson Franklin Commandery No. 44 had the greatest percentage of increase in membership as well as the greatest number increase in membership. Finances A basic summary of our finances is as follows: $106, Income for fiscal year July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 $122, Expenses for fiscal year July 1, 2008-June 30,

38 <$ 15,715.65> - Excess of Expenses over Income (loss) The loss for the year was the result of having to pay the Grand Encampment assessment by July 1. This resulted in us paying TWO assessments during ONE fiscal year! As you know, our fiscal year ends on June 30, and we do not begin to collect our assessments until late July! As a result of legislation at the Triennial Conclave, the Grand Encampment assessment will be due by December 31 beginning with this year. In spite of all of this, we are making progress on my goal of paying the current year s expenses from the current year s income! Also, I continue to express my belief that we should have a continuing resolution to authorize expenditures in July and August prior to adopting a budget in September for the fiscal year of July 1-June 30. Concerns As of December 31, 2009, the Grand Encampment will require our Constituent Commandery Recorders to report their membership figures DIRECTLY to the Grand Encampment by the use of computer. For some of our Recorders, this will be a tremendous challenge. However, a large number of them have the expertise and ability to do this job especially after they will have been trained on the use of the York Rite Information System (YRIS). We have two items that need to be addressed. Section 22 of our Regulations relates to the Jewel presented to a Past Grand Commander. We should either repeal this Section or provide for its enforcement! The second is Standing Resolution Number 3 which calls for this Grand Commandery to present a Past State Master Councilor s Jewel to the outgoing State Master Councilor. To avoid a potential problem, it might be best to present Kentucky DeMolay with One Hundred Dollars as we do the other three Youth Groups. The problem of producing an annual Proceedings is making great improvement thanks to our Office Secretary Rebecca Warth! She will be working on the Proceedings for As promised, I produced and distributed a Proceedings for 2007 and 2008 which will hold us until we are caught up. It is my intention to do this again this year. 38

39 We have too many things that get sent to the Office when it would be better if they were sent to the person responsible. I will continue to work to see if more things can be handled in another way. For example, Nominations for the various Awards should have the same deadline date and be sent to the appropriate Committee Chairman. Second, By-Laws could be sent to the appropriate Chairman and the Committee might meet quarterly to review and approve them. At that point, the approved item(s) would be sent to the Office for filing and return to the local Council. Finally I continue to be impressed by the expertise and dedication of so many Commandery Recorders. Many are computer literate and do an outstanding job at the local level. Several have contributed both time and advice to help the office become more computer friendly with our reports. To each of you who serve so faithfully, I say a sincere THANK YOU! Courteously, William G. Hinton, PGC Grand Recorder DISTRIBUTION OF GRAND RECORDER S REPORT It was moved by the Grand Recorder that his report be received and distributed to appropriate committees. The motion was adopted. GREETINGS Sir Knight Donald H. Smith, Most Eminent Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, brought greetings to those in attendance REPORT OF GRAND INSPECTOR GENERAL To: Right Eminent Grand Commander; Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kentucky, convened for the 163 rd Annual Conclave: 39

40 This past year we saw 6 Commanderies have a score of 0. This was due to the fact they did not have enough people to Open. I do not know the answer to stop this. I will call on the members of ALL Commanderies to see if there is any way to help. I want to commend the Commanderies for doing a GREAT JOB. This was the closest year for scores we have had in a few years. The top 10 all scored above 200. They were: (1) RYAN NO. 17 (6) WHITESBURG NO. 51 (2) LOUISVILLE DEMOLAY NO.12 (7) JACKSON NO. 47 (3) MOREHEAD NO. 53 (8) PAINTSVILLE NO. 48 (4) NEWPORT NO. 13 (9) GLASGOW NO. 36 (5) COVINGTON No. 7 (10) BOWLING GREEN NO. 23 To the Division Commanders: I THANK YOU for the job you did this year. Right Eminent Grand Commander Foster, I thank you for giving me the chance to serve you and this Grand Commandery. Courteously submitted, Gary Thornberry PGC/KCT Certificates and Jewels were presented to those Sir Knights who attended the Templar Academies. GREETINGS Sir Knight Robert Cronk, Right Eminent Department of the East Central Department of the Grand Encampment, brought greetings to those in attendance. He noted that the Department Conference would be help on March 12-13, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EYE FOUNDATION Medical Director, Knights Templar Eye Foundation Report 40

41 To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky Subj: End of Fiscal Year 2009 Knights Templar Eye Foundation Report Total authorized funding for surgical procedures from KTEF was $382,211 which represents 192 completed cases plus 18 cases which were cancelled for various reasons. In addition there are another 81 cases which are in process. The above 291 cases were initiated by referrals from the Kentucky Department of Health and Family Services, Education Cabinet Office for the Blind, and Doctors Offices from all parts of Kentucky. Few were initiated by Sir Knights due to a lack of awareness of the program by the general public. Commanderies and Cases Completed No. 1 3 No No. 35 No. 49 No. 4 No No. 36 No. 50 No. 6 No. 4 No. 4 No No No. 3 No. 2 No No No. 4 No. 1 No No No. 8 No. 3 No No No. No. 2 No No No. 5 No No. 16 No A total of 59 Sir Knights from Kentucky worked the 192 cases or are working the 81 active cases. I thank each Sir Knight who has unselfishly given his time and effort, used his car and provided postage to investigate and process these cases. The work done by each Commandery cannot be compared to another, since the locations of the 41

42 Commandery, the applicant and the doctor determines the effort required and the assignment of cases. I thank the Sir Knights, doctors, nurses and patients for the opportunity to help my fellow man and neighbor. I also thank the Commanders, Recorders and Officers who have stepped-up and helped. If you have not investigated a case and would like to take an active role, please notify me. Courteously submitted, Raymond P. Swanson (12) Chairman REPORT ON 41 ST KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN To: The Right Eminent Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. Subject: Knights Templar Eye Foundation 41 st Voluntary Campaign in Kentucky. I would like to thank every Commander, Recorder and Sir Knight for their help in the Campaign to raise funds for the Eye Foundation. As of the end of May 2009 the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in the State of Kentucky still ranks 12 th of the 90 contributors. My records indicated as of the end of May 2009 we contributed a total of $20, The Commanderys contributing the most were Webb No. 1, donation of $3,169.00, Whitesburg No. 51, donation of $2,898.00, Louisville DeMolay No. 12, donation of $2,156.00, Paducah No. 11, donation of $1,638.00, Mayfield No. 49, donation of $1,360.00, and Somerset No. 31, donation of $1, Webb had a ham and egg breakfast and Whitesburg had road blocks passing out literature about the Knights Templar and collecting money for the Eye Foundation. Based on our membership of 3,862 Sir Knights we donated $5.32 per member. Whitesburg s effort made their Commandery our largest per-capita contributor. Paducah No. 11 was second, and Webb No. 1 was third and Mayfield and Covington were forth and fifth. This is our Charity and the Commanders and Recorders should encourage each member to contribute early in the annual Campaign. Each Commandery contributed as listed below: 42

43 COMMANDERY NUMBER AND NAME AMOUNT MEMBERSHIP PER-CAPITA 1 WEBB $3, $ FRANKFORT $ $.83 6 MOORE $ $ COVINGTON $ $ PADUCAH $1, $ DEMOLAY $2, $ NEWPORT $ $ OWENSBORO $ $ CYNTHIANA $ $ RYAN $ $ RICHMOND $ $ BOWLING GREEN $ $ MARION $ $ MADISONVILLE $ $ ASHLAND $ $ SOMERSET $1, $ SHELBY $ $ PRINCETON $ $ GLASGOW $ $ CONRAD H. CATES $ $ DUFFIELD $ $ FRANKLIN $ $ PIKEVILLE $ $ PAINTSVILLE $ $ MAYFIELD $1, $ WILLIAMSBURG $ $ WHITESBURG $2, $ JEFFERSON $ $ MOREHEAD $ $ IRVINE, UD $ $ 2.96 OTHER DONATIONS $ William F. Lile Campaign Chairman for Kentucky Following his report, a check from this year s Golf Tournament in the amount of $1, was presented to the Eye Foundation by REGC Raleigh C. Foster and the Committee. Then a similar check from last year s Golf Tournament in the amount of $1, was presented to the Eye Foundation by Junior Past Grand Commander Daniel L. Coleman and the Committee. GREETINGS 43

44 Sir Knight Sid C. Dorris, III, Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Encampment and Personal Representative of Sir Knight William H. Koon, II, Most Eminent Grand Master, brought greetings to those in attendance. He spoke about the York Rite Information System (YRIS) and the Knight Templar Magazine. Following his remarks, he assisted in the presentation of Knight Commander of the Temple Awards to Sir Knights Robert E. Jordan, Arnold E. Wyatt, Charles M. Jewell, and Robert L. Stanford. Most of the following reports were presented in the Advance Report and accepted for inclusion in the Proceedings. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky, Knights Templar. During the Chivalric year , your Committee on By-laws acted upon By-laws and/or amendments to By-laws of the constituent Commanderies as follows: January 15, 2009 Bowling Green No. 23 January 21, 2009 Glasgow No. 36 Approved a SET for Approved a SET for JAMES B. WALL, Chairman EDWIN L. VARDIMAN REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EASTER PILGRIMAGE To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. On April 9, 2009 a total of 34 Sir Knights and their ladies, in company with the Right Eminent Grand Commander and his wife made the annual pilgrimage to Alexandria, Va. For the 44

45 2009 Easter Sunrise Service at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The bus left Louisville at 10:30 PM and after a stop in Lexington, proceeded to the hotel in Alexandria. On arrival we toured the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The rest of the afternoon was spent by some using the metro to visit sights in Washington. Everyone had dinner on their own Friday evening. Saturday morning the bus departed the hotel at 8:15 AM for a tour of the Eastern Star National Headquarters. We had a very delightful tour of the mansion which serves as the headquarters building. All were very impressed with the tour. A little rain caused a change in our plans and we had lunch in the food court of Union Station. Following lunch we toured several of the memorials in D.C. Saturday evening we had our Dutch Treat state dinner at the Fish Market which is in an historic building in Old Town Alexandria. Sunday morning the Kentucky Sir Knights and ladies attended the Grand Encampment Easter Sunrise Service. After the service we returned to the hotel to change clothes, load the bus and head back to Kentucky. After a breakfast stop in Manassas, Va. and a few rest stops on the way, we returned home. Again, I must offer my sincere thanks, on behalf of this Grand Commandery, to Nana Lampton and the American Life and Accident Insurance Company for their continued support of this pilgrimage by the purchase of advertising. This trip would not be possible without their support. Right Eminent Grand Commander, the members of this committee thank you for allowing us to serve this Grand Commandery. It has been my pleasure to serve as chair of this committee for many years, but the time has come to let someone else take over this job. I have enjoyed every trip we have made and thank all of you for the many fond memories that I have stored up. I will make the trip again in the future and offer my help to my successor if needed. Courteously submitted, G. Michael Miller, Sr., PGC, (12), Chairman J. William Ryan, (12/32) Leslie E. Black, PGC, (12) 45

46 REPORT OF KNIGHT TEMPLAR GOLF COMMITTEE Right Eminent Grand Commander Raleigh C. Foster. Your Golf Committee report that the tournament was held on August 8, 2009 at the Bright Leaf Golf Resort in Mercer County, Kentucky. Attendance was very poor; however, a good time was had by all who attended. A total of four teams participated. Listed below are those who donated or sponsored a hole: Franklin Commandery # Owensboro Commandery # Duffield Commandery # Conrad H. Cates Commandery # Louisville, DeMolay Commandery # Somerset Commandery # Covington Commandery # Newport Commandery # Pikeville Commandery # Ryan Commandery # Wal-Mart Foundation Farmers National Bank Shelby Commandery # Crittenden Dry Ridge Lodge # Sir Knight James H. King Sir Knight James G. Hogue Total: $1,

47 Income from Players: $1, Total Income $2, Expenses: Prize Money: Course Fees: Meal and Soft Drinks $1, Total: TOTAL TO BE DONATED TO KNIGHT TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION: $1, * *This profit was made possible by the Winning Team, led by Past Grand Commander Daniel L. Coleman, donating much of their winnings back; along with one other prize winner donating his $25.00 hole prize back. Golf Committee: SK James G. Hogue SK Wm. Mark Elliott PGC James H. King Jr. REPORT OF THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE To: Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky. There were no names presented to this body to go to the Holy Land for the year. Therefore this body has nothing to report. We have learned that the application form for the candidates has been changed. The new chairman will have to request new forms. Respectfully Submitted, Larry N. Flowers Sr. 47

48 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LONG RANGE PLANNING The Committee met on January 25, 2009 at Suttons Restaurant in Danville with the following elected Grand Officers present. Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight Raleigh Foster, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Sir Knight Arius Holbrook, Eminent Grand Generalissimo Sir Knight Archie Smallwood, Eminent Grand Captain General Sir Knight George Brooks and Grand Recorder Sir Knight William G. Hinton PGC. The following Past Grand Commanders were present Sir Knight John Kirby, Sir Knight G. Michael Miller, Sir Knight James King Jr., Sir Knight E. J. DeWitt, Sir Knight Robert J. Thomas, Sir Knight. Also present was Sir Knight William Lyle State Chairman for the Knight Templar Eye Foundation along with Several Ladies. After the meal was served the Ladies excused themselves to go shopping and the business meeting was called to order the following topics were discussed. 1. Sport Jacket color for meetings other than regular Templar Conclaves A resolution shall be submitted by this Committee to adopt a Black sport coat with appropriate lapel pin according to rank. 2. Knight Templar Eye Foundation paper work We recommend that the Grand Commander ask for at least one local Representative in each Commandery to deal with eye investigations in a timely manor. 3. Grand Sessions We recommend that more instruction for the Sir Knights be held starting with the Deputy Grand Commander s breakfast to include a presentation from the Chairman of the Eye Foundation. The Grand Commander along with his officers shall prepare the agenda for the session to include the opening, reception of guest and the business session. 4. Academies We recommend that the academies cover more than one subject to include Division Commanders and Sir Knights, but not limited to these and to remain at the discretion of the Deputy Grand Commander. 5. Inspection reports We recommend that the Grand Commandery adopt an evaluation report to be revised only by the Delegate body of the Grand Commandery 7. Constitution updates 48

49 We recommend the Grand Commander appoint a committee to add all updates to the constitution for printing before the 2009 session. Also that the incoming Grand Commander appoint a committee to review and or revise the Kentucky Tactics as needed. 8. Communication We recommend that the planning committee meeting in January should be held every year along with a Grand Commandery officers meeting at the York Rite weekend in the summer. Respectfully submitted, Committee for Long Range Planning Chairman PCG James King Jr. Member Right Eminent Grand Commander Raleigh C. Foster Member Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Arius Holbrook Member Eminent Grand Generalissimo Archie Smallwood Member Eminent Grand Captain General George Brooks REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY GRAND COMMANDERY OF KENTUCKY September 17, 2009 To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, Sir Knights, and guests of this Grand Commandery We gather here annually to conduct the business and to celebrate the great fellowship and principles of the York Rite Grand Bodies in Kentucky. We meet most particularly at this time to conduct the affairs of the Grand Commander of Knights Templar. It has long been our hollowed custom to pause during these Conclaves and remember with deep sorrow and regret the passing of those of our number who have departed this life since we last gathered here. We anticipate with genuine pleasure the meeting and greeting of those many Sir Knights whom we have not seen for some time, and we regret that some have been prevented from attending by illness or other circumstances. However, the greatest and saddest sense of loss comes when we realize that we have lost 91 Sir Knights to the cold and unforgiving hand of death since we last assembled in this Grand Commandery. Grief is inevitable when we 49

50 comprehend that we will no longer enjoy the firm handshakes, the welcoming smiles, and the fraternal affection of those whose companionship we have lost, and whose labors in this great fraternity have ended. But while we pause to make this acknowledgement of the loss of these Sir Knights, we also must remember their families, friends and loved ones at this time of grief. We extend our deep and sincere sympathy to them. However, Sir Knights, I urge you to remember that these whom our Heavenly Father has chosen to take from our midst are not wholly gone from us or this world. They live on in the memories of those of us who survive. Their influence lives on in the noble thoughts they have inspired and their dedicated deeds which challenge us to be imitated. As we travel the path of life we are guided along by those who have gone before, and we must remember that we also contribute to those who shall follow. As Christian Knights we have an even greater assurance and comfort. We read in the New Testament of the wonderful words of our Blessed Savior as he assured his apostles, and us, of our great future with him and of eternal life. As we find in the 17 th Chapter of the Gospel of St. John, Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever lived and believeth in me, shall never die. Also, in the 14 th Chapter of the Gospel of St. John, we find these words, Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am ye may be also. This is the great assurance and comfort that we as Christians and Christian Knights have as a consolation when we must face the unknown in the stillness of death. It is a wonderful gift from which we can draw inspiration and faith. It is difficult to speak of the passing of these whom we treasured so highly and often we must turn to the talents of the poets to help us find comfort and understanding. Listen now to these words addressing the sense of loss we feel as we remember these Sir Knights who have departed from this life during the past year. It sings low in every heart, We hear it, each and all- 50

51 A song of those who answer not, However we may call: They throng the silence of the breasts, We see them as of yore- The kind, the brave, the true, the sweet, Who walk with us no more. Tis hard to take the burden up, When these have laid it down; They brightened all the joy of life, They softened every frown; But, O tis good to think of them When we are troubled sore! Thanks be to God that such have been, Though they are here no more. More homelike seems the vast unknown Since they have entered there; To follow them were not so hard, Wherever they may fare; They cannot be where God is not, On any sea or shore; Whate er betides, Thy love abides, Our God, for evermore This Grand Commandery has been most fortunate in that no Grand officer has been lost to the grim hand of death during this past year. We give our Heavenly Father most grateful thanks for this blessing, and we pray that we may have their fellowship, leadership and counsel in this Grand Commandery for many years to come. However, we must note with sorrow that three past grand commanders of this Grand Commandery have been lost to us during this past year. In order of time, the first was Right Eminent Past Grand Commander James (Les) Grigsby who died on January 21, He served as the Right Eminent Grand Commander during We also lost Right Eminent Past Grand Commander Charles D. Stallard who died on June 16, He served as the Right Eminent Grand Commander during Also, we noted with sorrow the passing of Right Eminent Past Grand Commander Donald M. Estes who died on July 28, He served as the Right Eminent Grand Commander during We extend our deepest sympathy and concern to the families and friends of these beloved Sir Knights who were so dedicated to the service of this Grand Commandery and to the York Rite in general. 51

52 We also note the passing of Sir Knight and Companion Noland Rose, Past Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council, R. & SM. He died on September 7, Illustrious Companion Rose was a faithful and dedicated York Rite Mason, who was also honored by receiving the 33rd degree in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He served as the Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Kentucky in Companion Rose s death was not noted in this report last year due to the closeness of his date of death to the date of our Conclave. Several other Grand Commanderies also have suffered the loss of their Right Eminent Past Grand Commanders during this past Templar year. However, only one such loss has been reported to our Grand Recorder. We extend our fraternal sympathy to the Grand Commandery of South Carolina which lost Right Eminent Past Grand Commander Jesse C. Branham on December 8, 2008 at Charleston, SC. Sir Knight Branham served as Grand Commander during As we come to the close of this time of remembrance and reflection, let us cherish and celebrate the deep fraternal fellowship that we have collectively enjoyed with these Sir Knights during the past years. May we always hold the memory of their dedication and service to this great Fraternity close in our hearts. We will now hear from our Grand Chaplain as he offers a prayer in memory of these departed Sir Knights and for the comfort of their families in this time of mourning. Respectfully submitted, Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr. (7) Necrology Committee REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES TO THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF KENTUCKY: Our four Masonic Youth Groups continue to function within the Commonwealth of Kentucky! Kentucky 52

53 DeMolay has a new Executive Officer and State Master Councilor for this year. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has its Grand Assembly, inspections, and visitations. This year s session was presided over by Miss Rachel Pickett, Grand Worthy Advisor. The International Order of Job s Daughters has Bethels Under Supreme operating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Order of The Builders has continued to conduct its Annual Assembly and had a corps of Grand Chapter Officers under the leadership of Ryan Rutheford, Grand Master Builder. As in the past, several of our youth groups gave presentations at the York Rite Grand Sessions, Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter (OES), and Grand Court (Amaranth). Your Grand Commandery provided the Past State Master Councilor s Jewel for Kentucky DeMolay and donated $100 each to the Builders, Rainbow and Job s Daughters. On behalf of the Grand Commandery, Right Eminent Grand Commander Raleigh C. Foster presented a Past State Master Councilor s Jewel to Matthew A. Wemes, grandson of J. B. and Elaine Hitt, II. Several of our Commanderies provided ads in the various program books of our Masonic Youth Groups. Your Committee commends those Commanderies for that support and urges them to keep up the good work! Courteously submitted, William G. Hinton (6), Chairman Patton R. Hart (28) ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Roll Call of Grand Representatives was conducted by the Grand Recorder. CONRAD H. CATES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Conrad H. Cates Distinguished Service Award was presented to Sir Knight G. Michael Miller, Sr., for his long service to the Easter Pilgrimage Program. 53

54 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE (Final Report) We, your Committee on Credentials, submit the following report That a Constitutional number of representatives of our Constituent Commanderies have registered with the Credentials Committee and are seated in this Grand Body. 33 of 33 Constituent Commanderies are represented at this Conclave. Grand Officers 13 Past Grand Commanders 12 Inspectors 10 Representatives 33 Past Commanders 107 Possible Votes 129 Fraternally submitted, T. Boyd Brown Tommy E. Pace ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following were regularly nominated and elected to serve: Arius Holbrook, Jr. (51) Grand Commander Archie R. Smallwood (12) Deputy Grand Commander George F. Brooks (4) Grand Generalissimo Bobby E. Crittendon Grand Captain General Leslie E. Black, PGC (12) Grand Treasurer William G. Hinton, PGC (6) Grand Recorder Sir Knight Robert J. Thomas was elected to serve a three year term as a Trustee of the Permanent Fund. 54

55 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET Budget Grand Commander expense 2250 Deputy Grand Commander expense 1000 Grand Generalissimo expense 500 Grand Captain General expense 500 Grand Recorder 2400 Assistant Grand Recorder 300 Grand Treasurer 500 Grand Sentinel 50 Office Secretary 4000 Office Rent 1200 Postage 1600 Telephone 600 Office expenses

56 Printing 7500 Taxes, Insurance and Bonds 1500 Inspections 1000 Mileage and Per Diem 3500 Annual Audit 2250 Grand Encampment Assessments Annual Conclave 6000 Past Grand Commanders Jewel 1000 Award Cordons 100 DeMolay PSMC Jewel 100 Triennial expenses 6400 Grand Encampment Materials 300 Editor Knight Templar Magazine 50 Web Master K Office Secretary 600 Youth Groups

57 Templar Academy 500 Eye foundation expenses 350 Office Secretary expenses 1200 Office Secretary health insurance 1000 Audit Educational Foundation 450 Total Income Assessments Tickets 2500 Rituals 300 Interest 100 Total Permanent Fund

58 The Report was received and the budget adopted. JURISPRUDENCE Report of the Committee On Templar Jurisprudence To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky Assembled in Lexington for the 163 rd Annual Conclave The Committee on Templar Jurisprudence desires to report in sections as follows: APPOINTMENTS: We approve the actions of the Grand Commander in appointing the Grand Prelate, Inspector General and other Grand Officers and Grand Representatives, all of which are in accordance with Templar Law and are for the good of the Order. RECOMMENDATIONS: The committee approves the recommendations of the Grand Commander that the Deputy Grand Commander, the Grand Generalissimo, the Grand Captain General, the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Recorder serve as a permanent committee to be charged with revising or updating the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky every five (5) years. This committee looks forward to cooperating with these Grand Officers in this endeavor. The Committee also approves the recommendation of the Grand Commander that every division Commander who serves for at least three (3) consecutive years be awarded the title of Past Division Commander, and that a suitable set of shoulder straps be awarded for such service. The Committee also approves the recommendation of the Grand Commander that only those Sir Knights who have a uniform be awarded a Membership Cordon for wear on their uniform, and that all others be presented with a suitable certificate or lapel pin to be designed by the Grand Commandery. 58

59 LEGISLATION: Peace and harmony prevailed in the Grand Commandery during the past Templar year, and no resolutions for legislative changes were filed for consideration at this Grand Session. Respectfully submitted, H. Howell Brady, Jr. (No. 4) G. Michael Miller (No. 12) Herbert D. Sledd (No. 1 Chairman) The report was adopted. ROLL CALL The Roll Call revealed that 33 of 33 Commanderies were present. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Grand Commandery Installing Officer Raleigh C. Foster, Grand Commander Installing Marshal James H. King, Jr., PGC Installing Prelate Daniel L. Coleman, PGC officers of Grand Commandery of 59

60 Kentucky Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky Officers Arius Holbrook, Jr. (51). Grand Commander PO Box 13, Ermine, KY Archie Smallwood (12) Deputy Grand Commander PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) George F. Brooks (12).Grand Generalissimo 101 Sabel Avenue, Versailles, KY Bobby E. Crittendon (13)..Grand Captain General 307 Dayton Pike, Dayton, KY Leslie E. Black (12) Grand Treasurer 3006 Wickland Avenue, Louisville, KY J.B. Hitt, II (12).Assistant Grand Treasurer 60

61 1007 Chesterton Place, Louisville, KY William G. Hinton (6).Grand Recorder PO Box 695, Shelbyville, KY Gary Thornberry (4)..Assistant Grand Recorder PO Box 538, Lawrenceburg, KY J. William Ryan (12)..Grand Senior Warden 1198 Old Preston Highway, Louisville, KY Charles Mason (37).Grand Junior Warden PO Box 775, Elizabethtown, KY James D. Reeder (53)..Grand Prelate 121 Blackberry Drive, Morehead, KY Fred W. Wege (7).Grand Standard Bearer 3236 Peel Road, Burlington, KY James Warrix (48).Grand Sword Bearer PO Box 1520, Prestonsburg, KY James O. Atwood (36) Grand Warder 105 Lynn Avenue, Munfordville, KY Dale Everidge (51) Grand Sentinel 168 Family Drive, Letcher, KY Brandon K. Moore (51)..Aide to the Grand Commander PO Box 13, Ermine, KY Larry N. Flowers, Sr. (23)..Grand Marshal 1461 Melrose Street, Bowling Green, KY The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kentucky 61

62 Arius Holbrook, Jr. R.E. Grand Commander PO Box 13 Ermine, KY General Order No. 1 Series To The Grand Commandery Officers, Recorders and Members of the Grand Commandery of Kentucky: Sir Knights: I am humbled and honored to be elected as your Grand Commander to lead our Grand Commandery of our great Commonwealth into the year I know that I have very large shoes to fill left by Sir Knight Foster, but I will do my utmost to keep our Grand Commandery thriving and moving forward into the future. Grand Commander Raleigh made a statement last year, in his acceptance speech last year that, the Boy Scouts motto was to leave their camp in a better condition than when they got there. I also hope to leave our Grand Commandery in better condition at the end of my year of service. I want to thank my installing Officers for a superb job they did and appreciate all the service they have done to have made our Grand Commandery one to be proud of. I also have a vision for our Grand Commandery and we must move forward not backwards. Most of all I want to thank all of you Sir Knights for all the help you give to assure us that we will meet this goal. By the grace of God and your continued help, the sky is the limit. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust in me. Fraternally, 62

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66 Standing Committees Credentials--T. Boyd Brown (42) PO Box 882, Harlan KY ; Tommy Edward Pace (42) Hwy. 990 N Coalgood, KY (606) Finance James King (17) 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY ; Robert J. Thomas (53) 124 India Drive, Ashland, KY (606) ; Don Estes (4) 143 Westover Road, Frankfort, KY Work Raleigh Foster (12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY (502) Jurisprudence Herbert Sledd (1) 6326 Colby Road, Winchester, KY ; G. Michael Miller, Sr. (12), 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY ; Howell Brady (4), 200 Wanda Lee Trail, Georgetown, KY Necrology Edwin L. Vardiman (7) 1830 Mt. Vernon Drive, Covington, KY Educational Foundation C. Victor Ramey (53) 320 South Bridge Street, Morehead, KY ; Robert J. Thomas (53) 124 India Drive, Ashland, KY ; James D. Reeder (53) 230 Lyons Avenue, Morehead, KY Eye Foundation Raymond Swanson (12) 2403 Elder Park Road, LaGrange, KY ; Contributions-William F. Lile (12) Halifax Drive, Louisville, KY Holy Land Pilgrimage James D. Reeder (53) 121 Blackberry Drive, Morehead, KY ; RB Hooks, Jr. (23) 1574 Normandy Way, Bowling Green, KY ; Larry Flowers, Sr. (23) 1461 Melrose, Bowling Green, KY Triennial Conclave Archie Smallwood (12) PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY ; George Brooks (4) 101 Sable Avenue, Versailles, KY Special Committees Conrad H. Cates Distinguished Service Award Raleigh Foster (12/36/37/52) 9919 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY ; Daniel L. Coleman (7) 2832 Aberdeen Avenue, Covington, KY ; James King (17) 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY Permanent Fund Trustees Herbert D. Sledd (1); G. Michael Miller, Sr., (12) 329 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville, KY ; Robert J. Thomas (53) 66

67 By-laws James B. Wall (37) Chairman, 7807 Bluebonnet Road, Pleasure Ridge Park, KY ; Raleigh Foster (12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY ; George Brooks (4) 101 Sable Avenue, Versailles, KY Knight Templar Magazine Editor J.B. Hitt, II (12) 1007 Chesterton Place, Louisville, KY Long Range Planning Raleigh Foster (12/36/37/52) 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, KY ; Arius Holbrook (51), PO Box 13, Ermine, KY ; Archie Smallwood (12) PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) ; George Brooks (4) 101 Sable Avenue, Versailles, KY Grand York Rite Council Arius Holbrook (51) PO Box 13, Ermine, KY ; Archie Smallwood (12) PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) ; George Brooks (4) 101 Sable Avenue, Versailles, KY ; Grand Captain General Elect Visitors James B. Wall (37) Chairman, 7807 Bluebonnet Road, Pleasure Ridge Park, KY ; Jack Hodges (23) 1984 Creason Street, Bowling Green, KY Youth Patton Hart (28) Highway 23, Catlettsburg, KY ; Archie Smallwood (12) PO Box 1651, Louisville, KY (502) Easter Pilgrimage J. William Ryan (12) 1198 Old Preston Hwy., Louisville, KY ; Michael Yount (32) 330 Hemridge Road, Shelbyville, KY ; Leslie E. Black (12) 3006 Wickland Drive, Louisville, KY Organist William G. Hinton (6) 615 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY Photographer David Mosley (31) 1535 Boat Dock Road, Somerset, KY Golf Scramble James King (17) 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY ; Mark Elliot (17) 166 Palm Drive, Harrodsburg, KY ; James Hogue (17) 215 Lakeview Point, Harrodsburg, KY Biography Charles Hall, Jr. (51) 118 Madison Avenue, Whitesburg, KY

68 CLOSING There being no further business to come before the Grand Commandery, the One Hundred Sixty-third Annual Conclave was adjourned at 3:00 PM. Arius Holbrook, Jr. (seal) Arius Holbrook, Jr. Grand Commander William G. Hinton William G. Hinton, PGC Grand Recorder 68

69 J. B. HITT, II SECRETARY KENTUCKY CHAPTER, PHILALETHES SOCIETY 1007 CHESTERTON PLACE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (502) Minutes, September 17, 2009 President Barry Eastham declared the Chapter meeting open at 3:30 P. M. in the general meeting room at Holiday Inn North in Lexington, Kentucky. Opening prayer was offered by Brother J. D. Reeder. There were 27 members and visitors present, a significantly larger number than last year. The minutes were read and approved and the Treasurer s report showing a bank balance of $ was also approved. Brother Randolph Starks of Louisville Lodge # 400 presented his paper A History of Louisville Lodge # 400. He had previously presented this paper at the Past Masters Celebration of Louisville Lodge earlier in the week. It was extremely well presented and drew several comments from the brothers present. Of particular interest were the numerous York Rite Grand Officers who were active in the early years of this lodge. Next, Brother J. D. Reeder read a paper that had been prepared by Brother Eugene Adkins. Gene was fearful that his voice was not strong enough to read his own paper. The title was Apron Symbolism and he covered several changes that occurred over a period of years and cleared up some confusion about the changes. Much discussion ensued, including a recommendation that this paper might be extended to cover the Knight Templar Apron of the late nineteenth century. Following discussion of the papers, the following were elected for the coming year: President Kerry Sluss President Elect J. William Ryan Vice President Joseph P. Giles Secretary/Treasurer J. B. Hitt The above officers were installed by immediate past president Eastham. President Sluss requested that each member consider bringing a paper next year. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P. M. 69

70 Respectfully submitted, Kerry Sluss, President J. B. Hitt, II, Secretary KENTUCKY PRIORY NO. 25, K.Y.C.H. KENTUCKY PRIORY NO. 25 Knights of the York Cross of Honour September 17, 2009 Kentucky Priory No. 25 of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour held its Annual Stated Conclave at the Holiday Inn North Hotel in the City of Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, September 17, With seventy (70) Knights and Candidates in attendance, the Priory was convened at 7:05 P.M. with Knight Kerry SLUSS, the Eminent Prior, presiding. The following officers were present: Kerry SLUSS Eminent Prior Ronnie G. SKIPPER Deputy Prior Robert J. THOMAS Warder James B. WALL (PP) E. Eugene ATKINS James D. REEDER Orator James T. BANTON Herald Edgar A. ROCKWELL, Jr. Sentinel Registrar-Treasurer Prelate A moving Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and the National Anthem were played and participated in by the Knights present. 70

71 The Ceremony of Induction was performed, with the following being inducted: Garry Ray BISHOP Leonard Preston COLLIER Donald Wayne ELLIOTT William Mark ELLIOTT Carl Albert JONES Timothy Lawrence OWENS Richard Lee PATRICK Terry Lee PUGSLEY The Lecturers for the ceremony were: Lodge-Gregory C. POWELL, PGM Chapter-J. William RIGGS, PGHP Council-James D. REEDER (Orator) Commandery-Barry K. EASTHAM The Eminent Prior introduced Knights Robert A. Wise, Eminent Prior of Ohio Priory No. 18, John R. Stracener, Grand Marshal of Convent General, Alan D. Hart, Personal Representative for District 9, and Herman M. FORRESTER, Grand Master of Masons in Kentucky and called for the Knights in attendance to give them a hearty welcome with the public grand honors of Masonry. The Grand Master was invited to a seat in the east, which he graciously declined, preferring to speak from his place in the Priory (he is a Past Prior). He stated What an Honor is was to have been elected as Grand Master of the approximately 50,000 Masons in Kentucky, and invited all to be in attendance at Grand Lodge in about one month. It was noted that this was the eightieth birthday of the Registrar, and a hearty Happy Birthday was sung for him. The Prior extended his thanks to the cast for a job well done, especially to the Lecturers. The Registrar reported that he has some how managed to leave the Crowns for the new Knights at home, and would see that they were forwarded to them. 71

72 The Prior expressed his thanks to the lighting director, stating that he felt it added to the ceremonies. The minutes of the conclave held on September 18, 2008 and June 27, 2009 were read and approved as read. The Finance Committee was called on, and reported as follows: Your Finance Committee has met and reviewed the data contained in the Treasurer s books and records. We find everything in order, and make the following recommendations: 1. That a gift of one-dollar ($1.00) per member be given to our Registrar in honor of his service. 2. That the (maximum) amount of $ be allowed a representative of the Priory as expenses for representing the Priory at the 2009 Conclave of Convent General to be held in Jackson, Wyoming on September 24-26, That the Registrar be directed to pay any back bills and to pay the normal operating expenses of the Priory as they develop. 4. That the Priory make contributions as follows: Medical Research Foundation $ Royal Arch Research Assistance $ Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation------$ Knights Templar Eye Foundation $ The report of the Finance Committee was accepted. The Registrar referred to the Annual report submitted to Convent General ending June 30, It was noted that this report had included 20 new Knights and 20 deceased Knights. The Prior called up the Priory for a moment of silent prayer in memory of those deceased. Knight John STRACENER, Grand Marshal was called on for comments and stated he was glad to be in attendance, leaving any other time for the Personal Representative of the Grand Master- 72

73 General. Knight Alan Hart, Personal Representative of the Grand Master-General was called on, and stated that he being aware that the Grand Master of Masons should be the last to speak, he would only state that he was indeed glad to be here, and invited any and all Knights to come to Jackson, WY for Convent General next week. Past Priors were asked to rise and ten (10) answered the call. They were given a round of applause for their continuing support of the Priory. Out of State visitors were recognized and made welcome. The Eminent Prior announced that the time had arrived for election of Officers for the coming year, and opened the floor for nominations with the following results: Prior Ronnie G. SKIPPER Deputy Prior Robert J. THOMAS Warder Ernest Eugene ATKINS Registrar-Treasurer James B. WALL (PP) Prelate James T. REEDER Orator James T. BANTON Herald Jack P. HODGES All of the elected officers accepted. The Prior-elect appointed Knight Edgar A. ROCKWELL, Jr. to serve as his Sentinel during the coming year. Knight Grand Cross certificates were presented to the following Knights: (with one Quadrant) Burton Edward ALLEN Daniel Lee COLEMAN James Harold KING Donald Lee POWELL Gregory Clinton POWELL Jeffrey Marlin RITCHIE (with two Quadrants) Herman Moss FORRESTER /7113 Raleigh Charles FOSTER /

74 With Knight James B. WALL (PP) as Installing Officer, Knight J. William RIGGS as Marshal, and Knight Raleigh C. FOSTER (PP) as Prelate, the above Officers were duly installed. The newly installed Prior announced the appointment of Lecturers as follows: Gregory C. POWELL (PGM), Lodge J. William RIGGS (PGHP), Chapter Kerry SLUSS (PIGM) (PP), Council Raleigh C. FOSTER (PGC) (PP), Commandery The Prior announced the appointment of Knight James G. HOGUE to a three (3) year term as a member of the Finance Committee. The Prior reported that he plans for the 2010 Summer Conclave to be held at Holiday Inn Hurstbourne in Louisville on June 26 th, and announced that the rooms would be $ With nothing further to come before the Priory, it was closed with the usual ceremonies at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, JAMES B. WALL, Registrar RONNIE G. SKIPPER, Prior 74

75 Kentucky Priory No. 25 Kerry SLUSS, Prior James B. WALL, PP, Registrar **=Past Prior Gary L. ADAMS..656 Kenneth L. ADAMS 561 Richard W. ADAMS 695 Joseph F. ALEXANDER.719 Rudd W. ALFRED Burton E. ALLEN 737 A Homer ALSIP Franklin D. ANDERSON 738 Samuel R. ANDERSON..619 Howard P. ASA Ernest E. ATKINS James O. ATWOOD 696 William J. BAKER..620 Bobby D. BALTHIS 720 Hugh K. BANTON..697 James T. BANTON..637 Glenn D. BARKER 814 George E. BARNES.683 John B. BARTLETT 785 Virthel J. BAUGH Gerald K. BAYES 601 O. Edsel BEALE..337 ** Ronald D. BELL.386 Vernon E. BENTLE.622 Myron R. BERRY 721 William E. BERRY..602 Douglas M. BICKEL Noel BIGGS.564 Garry W. BISHOP..833 **Leslie E. BLACK Eugene BLAIR.387 Ferrell E. BLANKENSHIP..587 Harry E. BORGER, Jr. 604 James R. BOWLES..685 Stephen D. BOWLING 786 H. Howell BRADY, Jr..669 James R. BROCK 787 Theodore B. BROWN..759 Walter C. BRUEN Fred BRYANT, Jr Douglas W. BUNCH Lewis B. BURNETT 739 Norman E. BURNSLEY..436 Manlus BURTON 551 James L. BUTLER Billy Joe CARROLL Wardell CASHON John C. CASSADY..638 Robert E. CECIL..769 Joseph H. CHARLES..760 Lewis R. CHEANEY John E. CHILDRESS..648 ** Beachal R. CHURCH.272 Daniel A. CLARK, Jr..658 Chester W. CLEM.828 Lonnie L. CLEM Gerald L. CLINE.242 David M. COCHRAN..659 Daniel L. COLEMAN..761 Leonard P. COLLIER.834 Louis E. COLLINS, Sr Clayton A. COMPTON III..588 John E. CONLEY 623 George A. COOMBS..798 Clifford J. COUNTRYMAN..660 Ronald L. COX 698 Ira J. COY 422 Bobby E. CRITTENDON.816 Robert P. CUMMINGS, II ** Carroll M. CURTIS 318 Robert R. DAMRON Lafe DANIELS Paul R. DANIELS 609 Clarence R. DAUGHERTY.699 Robert W. DAVENPORT 700 Burlis C. DEAN..797 J. Herman DEAN.569 Michael B. DEAN 502 William B. DEATON..556 Milburn D. DECKER Ronnie H. DECKER 687 Emory J. DeWITT James H. DIXON.722 Jody W. DOTSON John C. DOWELL Edmund D. DUFF 723 David R. DUNAWAY.459 Phillip H. DYE.276 Barry K. EASTHAM William R. EDMONDSON.808 George R. EFFINGER.369 Donald W. ELLIOTT William M. ELLIOTT 836 Tilden R. ELLIS. 771 Larry E. FITZHUGH Charles F. FLETCHER 740 **Larry N. FLOWERS, Sr..624 Gene D. FLYNN..389 Robert A. FOBBE 703 ** H. M. FORRESTER, Jr. 537 **Raleigh C. FOSTER 704 H. Donald FULLER, Jr Bobby G. GAUNCE 625 Francis J. GAVNER.518 Harold A. GLASSCOCK.370 Paul D. GRAY.481 Jackie L. GREGORY William H. GRIGSBY.741 Gerald L. HACKER Donald E. HALE..742 James C. HARDY, Jr..506 ** Norman L. HARPER..202 Willard E. HART.661 Jerry L. HATMAKER

76 John E. HAWKINS..229 Bobby H. HAYES 753 Norman R. HESS.662 Harry D. HICKS..570 ** Paul H. HICKS Clyde E. HILL.743 **William G. HINTON J. B. HITT II.498 Jack P. HODGES.361 James G. HOGUE Arius K. HOLBROOK, Jr..789 Charles D. HOLBROOK, Jr 831 James D. HOLCOMB..476 Jason l. HOLCOMB Brian K. HONEYCUTT..790 William S. HONSHELL..392 R. B. HOOKS, Jr Jonathan J. HOOPER..744 Dana K. HOWARD.409 Rusty L. HOWARD.764 Ronald V. HOWELL..773 Charles HUGHES 571 Gary K. HUNT.754 James L. HUNT..800 Philip L. HURT 725 Charles B. JACKSON..462 John D. JACOBS.726 Joseph W. JASPER..727 Charles M. JEWELL 706 D. Layne JOHNSON **Ronald A. JOHNSON.628 Carl A. JONES.837 D. R. JONES 641 James V. JONES.818 Robert E. JORDAN.199 Enoch H. KAISER, Jr Billy T. KELLY Maxwell H. KELLY 819 Fred J. KERESTESY Ortis H. KEY James H. KING 745 John F. KIRBY 650 Robert C. KNOWLES.746 Kurt L.G. LEGAIT..664 John D. LEWIS 665 Robert F. LEWIS.707 William F. LILE Michael R. LIVELY 821 Danny N. LOGSDON, II.813 Joseph E. LOGSDON..611 Douglas F. LONG 524 ** William J. LORENZ James W. LOVELL.490 Charles E. LOWE, Jr..755 Walton H. LUTTRELL 671 Russell K. LYON.477 R. Howard MAJOR.302 Randall MANN Joseph E. MARTIN.396 Francis D. MATTINGLY 775 Fayette MAYNARD Roy H. MAYS, Jr Richard D. McCLURE.428 Steven L. McGLASSON.729 Fred W. McKENZIE 483 Claude D. MELTON 577 Donald G. MEREDITH James I. MILLER.484 Norman MILLER.322 Richard B. MILLER 410 Rufus T. MILLS George W. MINK, Jr..672 Jimmy D. MOORE. 776 John M. MORGAN..297 David L. MOSLEY..802 Thomas E. NICHOLS, Sr Larry E. NOE Lonnie K. OSBORNE..747 Bobby E. OWENS Bobby R. OWENS..792 Timothy L. OWENS 838 Everett L. PARISH, Jr Richard L. PATRICK..839 Richard L. PARKER 554 **Ronald G. PARKER 440 James P. PARSONS 597 Randall PARTIN..558 Richmond G. PEARCE 578 James R. PEDIGO Robert C. PEELMAN..810 John J. PETERSON, Jr Noel V. PHILLIPS Donald L. POWELL 803 Gregory C. POWELL..757 Raymond M. POWELL III..690 David R. PUCKETT 804 Terry L. PUGSLEY.840 Robert R. RAINEY..374 Doyle G. RAMBO **C. Victor RAMEY Henry B. RANDOLPH 465 Gregory A. RAQUE Denis R. RATLIFF..823 James D. REEDER..805 James C. REICHERT Edward Z. REVEL, Jr..824 Harvey D. REYNOLDS James I. REYNOLDS..667 Donald D. RHODES 580 J. William RIGGS Jeffrey M. RITCHIE 758 Leonard ROBINSON, Jr. 666 Edgar A. ROCKWELL, Jr..527 Loren K. ROOD Vernon R. ROSE..645 J. William RYAN.734 Roy B. SAYLOR.349 Robert B. SCARBOROUGH Billy E.SCOLF.545 Raymond SCOTT 735 Richard W. SEEKMAN, Jr. 778 Rickey S. SHEPPARD 736 Carl W. SHERMAN 711 Virgil J. SIMMONS, Jr Stanley R. SIMONTON 779 Archie SIMPSON 413 Ronnie G. SKIPPER 712 Kerry SLUSS ** Donald H. SMITH..442 Earnest D. SMITH

77 Leroy A. SMITH..616 **Stephen D. SMITH..443 William O. SMITH..479 Buddy J. SMYTH 454 Joseph C. SMYTH 825 Johnie SPURLOCK.549 William M. STANDAFER..794 Robert L.STANFORD 826 Lowell STEELE Claude H. STEPHENS.678 Roger G. STILES.634 Herbert M. STONE..432 Stewart F. STRICKLAND James H. SULLIVAN..414 Leslie F. TANNER, Jr Robert J. THOMAS.635 Gary E. THORNBERRY.651 Joe Ed TRACY 444 Charles E. TURNER 749 Wiley TURNER Willie TURNER Willis TURNER Ricky R. TYLER.806 Randy VanHOOK 714 Randall VanHOOSE 533 Edwin L. VARDIMAN, Sr. 617 Elwood T. WADDELL 560 ** James B. WALL..416 Clarence E. WALTON.636 J. R. WARD.379 James D. WARFIELD.468 Dewey T. WARREN, Jr..750 James C. WARRIX Wesdie L. WEBB.715 Donald E. WEBSTER..652 Forrest WEBSTER Harold R. WEBSTER..694 Fred W. WEGE 781 Vernon G. WESLEY Michael G. WEST 807 David B. WHITLOCK.599 Wendell W. WILEY 647 John C. WILLIAMS 782 Ralph H. WILLIAMS, Jr.827 Richard T. WILLIAMS Donald A. WILLIS..783 Warren A. WILLOUGHBY.382 Claude F. WILSON, Jr Alan WINKENHOFER Steven R. WOOLSEY.654 Wendell P. WRIGHT Arnold E. WYATT..717 Earl Ray YOUNG 655 Total Members

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