THE GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS OKLAHOMA. 117 th Annual Assembly. Held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 29, A.Dep. 3011

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1 THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 117 th Annual Assembly Held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 29, 2011 A.Dep. 3011

2 ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS GRAND COUNCIL Troy E. Shipman (3) Angela M I Grand Master 205 Blair Ave. Coalgate, OK (H) shipcrew@yahoo.com Andrew B. Palmer (22) Brenda R I Deputy Grand Master 401 W. Charleston St. Broken Arrow, OK (H) apalmer20@cox.net William Pearce (22) Mary R I Grand P.C.W E. 128 th St. Coweta, OK bmpearce@cox.net Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda R I Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK (H) (C) isaacsok@sbcglobal.net Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie R I Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK (H) (O) & (FAX) grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net John L. Logan (52) Diane R I Captain of the Guard Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK (H) (O) Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda Illustrious Grand Rt 6, Box 457 Conductor of Council Eufaula, OK (H) marwanda2@hotmail.com Trasen S. Akers (27) 5300 W. Memorial Road, Apt #1R Oklahoma City, OK (C) tsakers85@gmail.com Illustrious Grand Marshall 2

3 Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy Illustrious Grand Steward 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK (H) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560 Ada, OK (C) Illustrious Grand Sentinel Thomas Scwartz (22) Katrina Illustrious Grand Chaplain 5026 S. 88 th East Ave. Tulsa, OK (C) 3

4 TROY E. SHIPMAN GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER

5 TROY ELGIN SHIPMAN Illustrious Grand Master Troy E. Shipman was born December 28, 1953 in El Paso, Texas at Fort Bliss Hospital. He graduated from Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, the latter with a Bachelors of Science degree in mathematics. Also a charter member of Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Society Oklahoma Delta Chapter, for superior achievement in mathematics. He received Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate for Mathematics. On July 4, 1987, he married Angela Michele Ward and together they have six children; Eddie, Christopher, John, Sherry, Lisa, and Benjamin. Also, they have ten grandchildren, five girls and five boys. His Masonic history began on January 18, 1969 when he was initiated into Siloam Chapter of the Order of DeMolay, Grand Master J. Clay Thrash DeMolay Class at Guthrie, Oklahoma. In DeMolay he served as Master Councilor of his Chapter in January1973 and District Master Councilor He has received the DeMolay Honors and awards of the Distinguished Service Award 1974, Chevalier 1974, a member of the Fabulous "4"Club 1974, Cross of Honor 2004, Legion of Honor 2004, Zerubbabel Key 2007, Advisor's Key He has served many chapters as an Advisor from 1980 to present. Served as "State DeMolay Dad" in He also serves as Chairman of Coal County DeMolay since the formation of the Chapter. Troy was initiated, passed, and raised a Master Mason in Coalgate Lodge No. 211, and also holds memberships in Allen Lodge No.89, and Roff Lodge 169. He served as Worshipful Master of Roff Lodge No. 169 in He has served as President of District No. 38 in He served on several Grand Lodge committees. He received the degrees of Royal Arch Masonry, Cryptic Masonry, and the Orders of Chivalric Masonry on August 24, 1991 in Jacksonville, Florida, moved membership to McAlester, Oklahoma on November 11, He served as High Priest of Indian Chapter No. 1, Illustrious Master of Union Council No. 3, and Eminent Commander of McAlester Commandery No. 6 in On July 23, 2006 he was appointed as Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Iowa and on June 14, 2008 the Grand Representative of the Grand Council of Nebraska. He also received the Knights of the York Cross of Honor on May 16, Troy is currently serving as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma and also Grand Sentinel of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and District Deputy of District 8. In the Allied Masonic Degrees he is Sovereign Master of Paul T. Million, Jr. Council No In the Holy Order of High Priesthood he is Senior Deacon. In the Past Commanders Association he is also First Lieutenant. In McAlester York Rite he serves as Treasurer. He is a member of Oklahoma Lodge of Research, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J.-Royal Order of Ducks, Knights Templar Eye Foundation-Life Sponsor, York Rite College No. 75, Knight Masons Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, India Shrine (Van Driver), Tall Cedars of Lebanon-Cross Timbers Forest No. 204, Thrice Illustrious Master- Order of the Sword and Trowel, Knights Pythias, and Chief Justice of Amrita Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R. 5

6 Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma District Deputies for DISTRICT NO. 1 Timothy P. Israel Guymon Council No W. 7 th Pl. Woodward Council No. 52 Elk City, OK Elk City Council No (H) DISTRICT NO. 2 Harvey H. McQuiggan Lawton Council No N. Hudson Altus Council No. 33 Altus, OK (H) (C) DISTRICT NO. 3 Steve O. Singleton Norman Council No Loper Ave. Alpha Council No. 18 Stillwater, OK DISTRICT NO. 4 Robert D. Cundiff Shawnee Council No Leslie Dr Capitol Hill Council No.59 Del City, OK (H) DISTRICT NO. 5 E. David Snyder Stillwater Council No W. North Ave. Cimarron Valley No. 44 Ponca City, OK Guthrie Council No (H) (C) DISTRICT NO. 6 Robert R. Rolseth Okmulgee Council No N. 154 th E. Ave. Muskogee Council No. 2 Owasso, OK Tulsa Council No (H) DISTRICT NO. 7 Jim Mahan Bernard Council No W. 155 th Pl. N. Bartlesville Council No. 41 Skiatook, OK (H) (C) DISTRICT NO. 8 Donnie G. Higginbotham Union Council No CR 1560 ` Ardmore Council No. 11 Ada, OK DISTRICT DEPUTIES AT LARGE John King James E. Smyrl 1128 N. Lee 1021 N. Washington Ave. Altus, OK Sand Springs, OK (H) (C) (C) 6

7 GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: E. David Snyder (43) 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK ( ) All past Grand Illustrious Masters Committee on Credentials: Raymond F. Stoll (18) - Chmn 1008 W. Shawnee Ave., Nowata, OK ( ) Michael L. McConnel (22) PO Box 54228, Tulsa, OK ( ) Glen Chaney (21)1610 N.W. Columbia Ave., Apt. B, Lawton, OK ( ) James H. Ellis (41) 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK ( ) Harvey Kaylor (33) 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK ( ) Committee on Finance: Andrew B. Palmer (22) Chmn 401 W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Wesley A. Sherrick, Jr. (22) 4613 E. 21 st Pl., Tulsa, OK ( ) William H. Pearce (22) (ex-officio) E. 128 th St., Coweta, OK ( ) Committee on Work and Returns: James E. Smyrl (22) Chmn N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) Raymond F. Stoll (18) 1008 W. Shawnee Ave., Nowata, OK ( ) Jim W. Mahan (41) W. 155 th Pl. N., Skiatook, OK ( Cell) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Jim W. Mahan (41) - Chmn W. 155 th Pl. N., Skiatook, OK ( Cell) Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (26) Chmn 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK ( ) William D. Bowie, Jr. (26) Highway 9, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Bobby L. Carter (26) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) Committee on York Rite Coordination: Hollis O. Edgar (44) Chmn - Rt. 1, Box 292, Terlton, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (22) 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Andrew B. Palmer (22) 401 W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) 7

8 Committee on Custodian of the Work: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK ( ) James E. Smyrl (22) Chmn N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK ( ) James C. Taylor (25) Mayer Ln., Elk City, OK ( ) Daniel Pryor (18) NW 69 th St., Oklahoma City, OK ( ) Standing Resolution Committee INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD John D. Miller, Jr. (52) E. 82nd. St. N, Owasso, OK ( ) John L. Logan (29) Robin Ridge, Woodward, OK ( ) Curtis Gimlin (22) 6225 E. 78 th Pl., Tulsa, OK ( ) Special Committees Charters and Dispensations: Bobby L. Carter (26) Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK ( ) E. David Snyder (43) 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK ( ) Charles L. Stuckey (25) Rustic Rd., Ponca City, OK ( ) DeMolay: Pat Couch (22) Chmn W. 16th, Owasso, OK ( ) Kent Israel (25) 1248 SE Saffle Lane, Bartlesville, OK ( ) Johnny McClellan (3) 205 W. Blair. Coalgate, OK ( ) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) Andrew B. Palmer (22) Chmn W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (44) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) James C. Taylor (25) Mayer Ln., Elk City, OK ( ) Masonic Charity Foundation: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK ( ) Membership: David L. Williams (28) PO Box 1207, Colbert, OK ( ) All past Illustrious Grand Masters and Present Line Officers York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation Charles L. Stuckey President Kenneth D. Buckley Bobby L. Carter Secretary Gary A. Davis Kish L. Thomas Youth Leadership Award: Andrew B. Palmer (22) Chmn W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) Gary A. Davis (44) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) William H. Pearce (22) E. 128 th St., Coweta, OK ( ) 8

9 Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: Andrew B. Palmer (22) Chmn W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK ( ) William H. Pearce (22) E. 128 th St., Coweta, OK ( ) Committee on Time and Place: I. Dwayne Dixon (59) - Chmn 5001 Judy Drive, Del City, OK ( ) David A. Ray (26) Cambridge, Shawnee, OK ( ) Committee on Appreciation: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK ( ) Kent Israel (25) 1248 SE Saffle Lane, Bartlesville, OK ( ) Youth Ambassador: (DeMolay, Rainbow, & Jobs Daughters) Tim Israel (25) Chmn W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK ( ) Pat Couch (22) W. 16th, Owasso, OK ( ) Kent Israel (25) 1248 SE Saddle Lane, Bartlesville, OK ( ) Don H. Whitman (3) - PO Box 178, Wister, OK ( ) Steve O. Singleton (50) Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (25) 3106 S. hwy 6, Elk City, OK ( ) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) Multimedia Communications: William D. Bowie, Jr. (26) - Print Media Coordinator Steve O. Singleton (50) - Media Coordinator Daniel D. Hanttula (27) - Webmaster Bob Cundiff (59) - Amateur Radio Coordinator Assistant Custodians of the Work: Don G. Jones (26) 2000 Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon,OK ( ) William A. Nation (27) 1309 Lakecrest Dr., Norman, OK ( ) Wesley A. Sherrick, Jr. (22) 4613 E. 21 st Pl., Tulsa, OK ( ) Paul T. Currell (25) 3106 S. hwy 6, Elk City, OK ( ) Harvey Kaylor (33) 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK ( ) Technology: Daniel D. Hanttula (27) 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK ( ) Webmaster Gary A. Davis (44) W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK ( ) Grand Recorder Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) CR 1560, Ada, OK ( ) 9

10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA At Its 117th Annual Assembly Held In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma APRIL 29,

11 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA April 29, 2011 There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the One- Hundred Seventeenth Annual Assembly of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma was opened in the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, Companion Troy E. Shipman, M I Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master appointed Companion Marvin Chamberlin as interim Grand Chaplain in the absence of Companion Don Whitman. MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER.... TROY E. SHIPMAN RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.... ANDREW B. PALMER R.I. GRAND P.C.W.. WILLIAM PEARCE R.I. GRAND TREASURER... ELWOOD M. ISAACS R.I. GRAND SECRETARY.. GARY A. DAVIS R.I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD JOHN L. LOGAN ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL. MARVIN CHAMBERLIN ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MARSHALL..... TRASEN AKERS ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD... DANIEL HANTTULA ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND SENTINEL... DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CHAPLAIN..Marvin L. Chamberlin for DON H. WHITMAN The flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by companion Marvin L. Chamberlin, Acting Grand Chaplain. Distinguished Guests were received at the 8:00 a.m. session ceremonies. The Grand Master appointed Companions James E. Smyrl, Donald G. Jones, and Jim Mahan as the Teller Committee. PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS PRESENT William A. Nation Donald G. Jones Lewis A. Hullum Charles L. Stuckey Bobby L. Carter E. David Snyder Elwood M. Isaacs Jim W, Mahan The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed all the above Past Illustrious Grand Masters and thanked them for their support. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Timothy P. Israel District No. 1 Harvey McQuiggan District No. 2 Steven O. Singleton District No. 3 Absent District No. 4 E. David Snyder District No. 5 Robert R. Rolseth District No. 6 Jim W. Mahan District No. 7 Donnie G. Higginbotham District No. 8 John E. King At Large James E. Smyrl At Large 11

12 The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None was noted. CONSTITUENT COUNCILS REPRESENTED The roll call of the Constituent Councils of Oklahoma was called and the following were present: Muskogee Council No. 2 Union Council No. 3 Okmulgee Council No. 17 Lawton Council No. 21 Tulsa Council No. 22 Shawnee Council No. 26 Norman Council No. 27 Altus Council No. 33 Bartlesville No. 41 Guthrie Council No. 48 Stillwater Council No. 50 Capitol Hill Council No. 59 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEENTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY A motion was made and seconded to approve the printed proceedings of the 116th annual assembly. Motion prevailed. ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER To the officers and members of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, distinguished guests and companions all. It is my honor and privilege to welcome each of you to the One Hundred Seventeenth Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. To those attending for the first time, I encourage you to participate in our deliberations within the limits of our laws and customs, and to the extent in which you are comfortable. To our honorable guests from other jurisdictions, we offer you a warm and hearty welcome. If we can do anything to make your stay more enjoyable, please let us know. To our distinguished guests from Oklahoma, welcome and thank you for your dedication and service to our great fraternity. Last April, you elected me the Most Illustrious Grand Master, giving me the high honor of representing you. I will always be grateful for that opportunity. I have been most honored to serve you in this capacity this past year. I leave with tremendous respect for the Grand York Rite Council and my thanks goes out to the Grand Officers, the District Deputies, the Committee Chairman and members for their heart-felt support this past year. The Past Illustrious Grand Masters have, without fail, offered their help, encouragement and support. I will forever be grateful for their dedication to Cryptic Masonry. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Grand Recorder, Gary Davis, for his continued guidance and assistance as we have persevered this year. I did not doubt for a moment, he has always been there, taking on the non-glamorous jobs that needed to be done, and doing them in spite of his health. Again, my deepest thanks. I would be remiss if I did not profess to mention our Grand Treasurer Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, whom I have gotten to know personally over the years, is a joy to know and be around. Everyone knows the economic roller coaster, the American economy has been on for the past few years. The mortgage bust, the trouble of major financial institutions, the ups and downs of the stock market, have made financial planning nearly impossible. 12

13 Investments which were rock-solid one day and losing money the next. Throughout all of that, Right Illustrious "Ike" kept a steady hand on the financial tiller and brought us through. He has been a very good friend and advisor. To Companion Ron Carr, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch masons of Oklahoma, and Sir Knight Dewayne Dixon, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, for their cooperation and support in making the past year very rewarding and enjoyable. These are two friendships that I will cherish all my life. We have talked and planned many things with a common goal being the betterment of York Rite Masonry of Oklahoma. I hope what we have tried to do will have a lasting and positive impact for many years. I offer a special thank you to Judy Dixon, for taking over the coordination of our Grand Sessions, and with the help of Companion David Ray, whose years of coordinating our Grand Sessions are greatly appreciated. Necrology Last night at a memorial service, we honored the passing of Companions who have traveled on to that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. They shall be sorely missed, but live on in our hearts. Dispensations This year, a total of 5 dispensations were requested, routine in nature, all approved, and on file in the Grand Recorder's office. Listed below for your information: 21 May 2010 Approved Alpha Council #18 to move their Charter to Siloam Lodge #276 on 26 June 2010 for the purpose of conferring the Council degrees on candidates. 12 July 2010 Approved Woodward Field Day-per my verbal approval to open a Council in ample form on 10 July Oct 2010 Approved Tulsa Council #22 to change their date for election of officers from 20 December 2010 to 15 November Mar 2011 Approved Altus Council #33 to allow a special election for the officer of Principal Conductor of the Work Grand Representatives I recommended the following appointments as Grand Representatives of other jurisdictions: New York - Bobby Carter Iowa - Glenn Kinsley Israel - Dewayne Hendricks New Jersey - Michael Hampton District of Columbia - Bradley Rickelman Kansas - Albert A. Alexander Australia-So. Australia - Charles Downing Commisioned Michael E. Seamon as Grand Representative to OK near CT Council Awards Cryptic Masons of the Year and Youth Leadership Award will be disclosed at the banquet tonight. Out of State Visits 16 September 2010 South Central Conference held in Shreveport, LA 17 October 2010 Texas Grand Chapter/Council Sessions held at Waco, TX Visitation of the Most Illustrious Grand Master 1 May 2010 Guthrie AASR 13 May 2010 Order of Amaranth - Brought greetings 15 May 2010 Knight York Cross of Honor held at Shawnee 20 May 2010 Quarterly Meeting held at Drumright 13

14 27 May 2010 Assisted Instituting & Installation of Officers for Texoma Chapter 30 May 2010 Rainbow Grand Assembly - Brought greetings 4 June 2010 Job's Daughters Grand Session - Brought greetings 5 June 2010 Assisted Instituting & Installation of Officers for Veritas Chapter 10 June 2010 Stillwater - Official Visit & Council Degrees 19 June 2010 McAlester - Chapter Degrees for Texoma Chapter 9 July 2010 DeMolay Conclave - Brought greetings 17 July 2010 Quarterly Meeting & Degrees - Woodward 27 July 2010 OKC-Alpha Council - Helping to revive their Council 10 August 2010 OKC-Alpha Council - Worked on Open & Closing 23 August 2010 McAlester - Official Visit & Degrees 26 August 2010 Woodward - Official Visit 8 Sep 2010 Owasso - Visit AMD 13 Se 2010 Ardmore - Official Visit 25 Sep 2010 Shawnee - Field Day 5 October 2010 Lawton - Official Visit 7 October 2010 Altus - Official Visit 9 October 2010 Guthrie AASR 12 October 2010 Ponca City - Official Visit 16 October 2010 McAlester AASR 21 October 2010 Bartlesville - Official Visit 23 October 2010 Tulsa AASR 27 October 2010 Stillwater - Official Visit 13 Nov 2010 Grand Lodge 19 Nov 2010 MWC Capital Hill - Official Visit 8 Dec 2010 Muskogee - Official Visit & Install Officers 8 January 2011 Guthrie AASR 9 January 2011 DeMolay Workshop - OKC 9 January 2011 Job's Daughters Supreme Visit 13 January 2011 Norman - Official Visit 31 January 2011 McAlester AASR - Officer's Installed 15 February 2011 Elk City - Official Visit 12 March 2011 AMD 28 March 2011 McAlester - Inspection 30 March 2011 Spiro - Presented York Rite Sword to DeMolay Joshua Huggins 28 April 2011 Grand Sessions By-Law Changes 21 June 2010 Okmulgee Council No. 17, Royal and Select Masters, resolved to be the second Tuesday of each month, instead of the first Tuesday of each month. Committee Appointment By Letter dated 16 November 2011, myself and Ronald L. Carr, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, appointed Elwood Isaacs, Charles Stuckey, and James C. Taylor to serve on a committee to review the current Constitution and General Laws of the Grand Council with the ultimate purpose to rewrite as necessary, without changing the meaning of the current Constitution and General Laws, so that they read as consistent as possible with those of the Grand Chapter. This report will be presented for the Companions to approve at this Grand Assembly. Recommendations In reviewing the reports of the District Deputies and attending many official visits, I have found many positive aspects of the current state of Cryptic Masonry in Oklahoma. For example, many councils are enjoying excellent attendance on a regular basis, 14

15 participate in public functions and provide York Rite information to Blue Lodges and other bodies. Where communication is the key, success can be found with a kind word. Regrettably, some of our Councils are having a difficult time and may face closure. We must challenge ourselves to use our imagination and initiative to develop ways to improve the status of Cryptic Masonry. Conclusions Last but not least, a very special thanks to my Lady Angela for all her efforts doing various tasks, taking messages, spending many nights at home during my travels, and traveling with me on many of my visits. She is truly the love of my life and proof that "where hope shall live, then the dream shall never die." We want to express our thanks to all Companions and Ladies for all the courtesies and friendships shown us this year. We will be forever grateful. Fraternally submitted, Troy Elgin Shipman Most Illustrious Grand Master 15

16 Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2010 Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma Investment Accounts: General Fund, Account No Balance as of January 1, 2010 $67, Cash & Accrued Interest $ Insured Deposits, 0.60% 3, Closed End Funds: 1 Shares, 155 sh, yield 7.327% $6, Power Shares, 510 sh, yield 6.749% 7, , Preferred Stocks: General Elec. 80 sh, AA+, 6.625% 2, Merrill Lynch Cap, 60 sh, BB, 6.45% 1, Public Storage, 200 sh, BBB, 6.60% 4, , Mutual Funds: Capital Income Builders, sh, yield 2.759% 13, Franklin Income Fd, 1, sh, yield 6.045% 2, Investment Co of America, sh, yield 1.097% 6, , Corporate Bonds: Bk America notes, 20,000 sh, 3/15/11, A-, yield 6.19% 19, Bell Atlantic debs,8,000 sh, 12/1/28, A, yield 6.421% 7, , Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2010 $73, Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2010 $ 5, Transferred to Grand Council Checking Account 10/22/10 $2, Dividends/Interest earned in 2010 $3, Perpetual Membership Fund, Account # Balance as of January 1, 2010 $63, Cash & Accrued Interest $ Insured Deposits 0.60% 7, Closed End Funds: Power Shares, Sh, yield 6.749% 4, Common Stocks: ConocoPhillips 100 sh, 3.23% 6, Preferred stocks: CORTS Cap, sh, BBB, 6.0% 9, GA Power Cap, sh, BBB+, 5.875% 5, J P Mogan Chase Cap, sh, BBB+, 5.875% 5, Morgan Stanley Cap, sh, BBB, 5.75% 14, Wells Fargo, sh, A-, 8.0% 3, , Mutual Funds: Capital Income Builders Fd, sh, yield 2.759% 4, Corporate Bonds: Verizon Calif., 7,000 sh, 5/15/27, A, 6.652% 7, Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2010 $69, Net Gain in Account Value for the year 2010 $ 5, Dividend/Interest earned in 2010 $3, The total endowed funds in the Grand Council as of 12/31/10: $81, Dividends/Interest distributed to Grand Council in 2010 $2, Dividends/Interest distributed to Local Councils in 2010 $1, Div/Int distributed in 2010 on interest earned in 2009: $3, Div/Int to be distributed in 2011 on interest earned in 2010: $ 0 Total Members as of 12/31/ New members gained in Grand Total of Grand Council Investments: 1/1/10 12/31/10 Gain Total General Fund Account Value $67, $73, $ 5, Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value $63, , , Grand Council Total Investments $131, $143, $11, Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer 16

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18 REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year. MEMBERSHIP Membership: 1 January Gains: Greeted 57 Admissions 7 Reinstatements 6 Adjustments _ 4 Total Gains 74 Losses: Deaths 39 Suspensions/Withdrawals 68 Demitted 3 Adjustments 1 Total Losses 111 Membership: 31 December ,417 Net Membership Loss: 37 We had a decrease of 37 members compared to 19 last year. Greetings of 57 compared to 78 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 68 compared to 69 last year. All Councils have submitted quarterly reports for Year We had 41 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 7, with an ending total of 466 living and 221 deceased perpetual members. Almost 32% of our members are perpetual members. Companions, nothing much has changed since last year. Even though our membership is declining, this job seems to get tougher and tougher to stay up with. I continue to ask you, as Recorders, to help out by being prompt with your reports and annual returns. To Committee Chairman: All of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Recorder's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual convocation. This seems to be the worst year in that regard and I gave everyone plenty of notice. GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder 18

19 GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET VERSES ACTUAL 2010 Income: Budget 10 Actual 10 Variation Per Capita $7, $7, ($100.00) Perpetual Members $2, $2, $0.00 Fees $ $ $0.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $ $ ($70.00) Interest/Investments $3, $3, $0.00 Miscellaneous $ $ ($84.00) Grand Session Expenses $0.00 $5, $5, Total $14, $19, $5, Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4, $4, $0.00 Payroll Taxes $ $ $0.00 Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1, $1, $0.00 CMMRF $1, $1, ($90.00) Per Capita - General Grand Council $1, $1, $9.00 DeMolay Contribution $ $ $0.00 Rent/Utilities $1, $1, $34.00 Telephone/Computer $ $ ($6.00) Office Supplies $ $ $84.00 Printing & Stationary $1, $ $ Postage $ $ $ Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00 $86.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Account $ $ ($210.00) Maintenance Agreement $ $ ($40.00) Office & Equipment Repair Account $ $0.00 $ Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $ $0.00 $ Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Host Expense $ $ $ Headquarters/Grand Sessions $ $0.00 $ Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $50.00 $ ($194.00) Grand Session Expense $0.00 $5, ($5,654.00) Total Estimated Expenses $14, $18, ($4,527.00) Net Income/Loss $28.00 $ MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $1, $1, $0.00 Donations $ $0.00 ($100.00) Total $1, $1, ($100.00) Estimated Expenses: Membership Development $1, $0.00 ($1,130.00) Net Income/Loss $ $1,

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21 FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee met at the Grand Secretary's office on Monday, February 21, The Committee prepared the following budget for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Committee also inspected the finance records "books" of the Secretary and Treasurer and all were within Constitution and General Laws. Respectfully Submitted, Andy Palmer, Chairman, Bill Pearce, Donnie Higginbotham GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET Income: EST 2011 Per Capita $ 7, Perpetual Members $ 0.00 Fees $ Rituals, codes, & regulations $ Interest/Investments $ 3, Miscellaneous $ Total $11, Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $ 4, Payroll Taxes $ Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $ 1, CMMRF $ 1, Per Capita - General Grand Council $ 1, DeMolay Contribution $ Rent/Utilities $ 1, Telephone/Computer $ Office Supplies $ Printing & Stationary $ Postage $ Fidelity Bond Premium $ Office Equipment Account $ Maintenance Agreement $ Office & Equipment Repair Account $ Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $ 0.00 Triennial $ Host Expense $ Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $ Southwest Conference $ Miscellaneous $ Total Estimated Expenses $13, Net Income/Loss ($ 1,765.00) MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $1, Donations $ 0.00 Total $1, Estimated Expenses: Membership Development $1, Net Income/Loss $

22 RESOLUTION No To: Most Illustrious Grand Master and members of Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, it is the intent to re-write the Constitution and General Laws of the Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, and WHEREAS, Article 3, Section 3, Voting, is being clarified to limit vote to a maximum of three for any member, and WHEREAS, the changes being made are only to make the Constitutions of the Grand Chapter and Grand Council read approximately the same, and WHEREAS, the current Constitution requires that any change shall be read and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for examination, report and recommendation at the next Annual Stated Assembly. THEREFORE, be it resolved that this rewritten Constitution of the Grand Council be read and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for examination, report and recommendation at the next Annual Stated Assembly. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 Section 1. Name. The name of this body shall be "The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma". Section 2. Allegiance. This Grand Council is a member of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International. Section 3. Jurisdiction. Its jurisdiction shall be the territorial limits of the State of Oklahoma. Section 4, General Powers. This Grand Council shall have and exercise supreme power and authority over Cryptic Masonry within the State of Oklahoma. It has, and of right exercises, the sole power of government, superintendence and control over all Councils of Cryptic Masons in its jurisdiction. Section 5. Special Powers. It has the power especially; a. To enact and enforce all laws and general regulations for the government of the Cryptic Rite of Masonry (Councils under its jurisdiction, and), at pleasure, to alter, amend or repeal the same. b. To constitute new Councils by granting dispensations and charters under seal (with the right to confer therein the degrees of Masonry denominated Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master), and, for good cause, may (arrest,) annul, revoke, suspend (or amend any pre-existing charter) and l the same at (its) pleasure. c. To settle all controversies that may arise between its constituent Councils (and it has the final decision and determination on all grievances and matters of controversy that may be brought up by appeal or otherwise). d. To reprimand, suspend or expel from its own body any member for a violation of its Constitution or the General Laws of the Grand Council. made in pursuance thereof. e. To assess and collect from the several Councils under its jurisdiction such sums of money, annually, as may, from time to time, be approved for its support and maintenance of the Grand Council (and its charities). f. To supervise the state and condition of its own finances, and to adopt such measures 22

23 in relation thereto as may be deemed for the good of Cryptic Masonry. g. To establish and preserve a uniform (ritual of the several degrees of Cryptic Masonry.) code of work, ceremonies, rituals and degrees. h. To consider and review at each Annual Assembly the reports and actions of the Grand Officers, and of the several Councils under its jurisdiction, for the preceding Cryptic year. i. To consider and do all whatsoever it may regard as necessary, or appertaining to the well-being and perpetuation of Cryptic Masonry in Oklahoma. j. (The enumeration of the foregoing jurisdictions and powers shall in no manner limit the jurisdiction, power or right of this Grand Council to exercise its inherent powers as sovereign, according to ancient custom and usage, over any other matter or thing falling within the sphere of Cryptic Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction.) ARTICLE 2 Section 1. Of Whom Composed. The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma shall be composed of the following officers and members: Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder, Grand Captain of the Guard, Grand Conductor of the Council, Grand Marshal, Grand Steward, Grand Sentinel, Grand Chaplain, and Past Grand Masters. The Masters, Deputy Masters and Principal Conductors of the Work, for the time being, of Constituent Councils in its (this) jurisdiction, and of all Past Masters of such Constituent Councils, so long as they remain members of Councils in this jurisdiction, Past Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions who have affiliated with a Council under the Jurisdiction (of this Grand Council) may and become (a member of this Grand Council by majority vote at any Annual Assembly of) affiliated with a constituent chapter and who have been elected to membership in this Grand Council. Section 2. Proxies. Should the Master, Deputy Master or Principal Conductor of the Work of any Council be unable to attend any Assembly of the Grand Council, (any) either of them may appoint any member of his own Council as his proxy to represent him in the Grand Council. The Certificate of Appointment shall be in writing and signed by the officer appointing him and attested by the Recorder. (In the event that the Master, Deputy Master or Principle Conductor of the Work of a Council, for reason of death or permanent removal, is not available to sign the Certificate of Appointment, the authority to appoint a proxy for that office or offices and to sign the Certificate of Appointment shall devolve upon the highest ranking officer, Master, Deputy Master or Principle Conductor of the Work.) Section 3. Officers' Titles. The title of the Grand Master is "Most Illustrious". (The title) of the (all) other elective officers (Grand Officers shall be) Right Illustrious"; and of the appointive (Grand) Officers (shall be) "Illustrious", Any companion who shall have been elected to the position of Master of a council is entitled to the title of "Illustrious", and any Master of a council who shall have completed the term for which he was elected shall be entitled to the rank of Past Master and shall also be entitled to the title of "Illustrious". (and Master (and Past Master) of constituent Councils shall be addressed as Illustrious. All other officers shall be addressed as Companion, the title common to all Cryptic Masons. Past Officers shall be addressed as present officers of like rank). ARTICLE 3 Section 1. Annual Assembly. One Annual Stated Assembly of this Grand Council shall be held and special assemblies may be convened, as provided by its laws. Section 2. Quorum. To authorize the opening of the Grand Council there shall be present the representatives of nine chartered Councils, which number shall at all times constitute a quorum. Section 3. Voting. On all questions before this Grand Council each member present shall have one vote, by virtue of membership, but, when voting by paper ballot, a Past 23

24 Grand Master who is then serving his Council as Illustrious Master, Deputy Master or Principal Conductor of the Work (is entitled to one vote), or who is carrying a proxy or proxies as specified in Article 2, Section 2, shall be entitled to (any combination of) a maximum of three votes. Voting in this Grand Council shall be, first, by paper ballot, and, second, by show of hands. The first method shall be used in the selection of officers and elsewhere as provided by law, except that, by unanimous consent, the second method may be used. In all other matters the second method shall be used unless nine or more members concur in a request for (a paper) ballot, in which case the first method shall be used; provided that the Grand Master or presiding officer, may, on occasion, order the use of the first method, when in his judgment, the second method would not properly reflect the will of the Grand Council. ARTICLE 4 Section 1. The Constitution of this Grand Council shall be construed as paramount to the General Laws; and all laws, rules, regulations and edicts heretofore enacted and decisions of Grand Masters in conflict therewith, shall be null and void. Section 2. This Constitution shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption by this Grand Council. Section 3. Constitution, How Altered. This Constitution may be altered or amended by resolution, in writing, stating distinctly the proposed alterations or amendment, which shall be read and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for examination, report and recommendation at the next Annual Stated Assembly. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the total votes cast shall be necessary for its adoption. In the event any such proposed alteration or amendment to this Constitution contains any proposition that would have the effect of relinquishing, eliminating or detracting from the Sovereign Powers of this Grand Council; then, and in such event, in addition to the foregoing provisions for adoption, such proposition shall be submitted to the constituent Councils, and should nine or more Councils vote to reject the proposition the same shall be declared lost. Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis, (81) & Elwood M. Isaacs, (55) Resolution passed. RESOLUTION, No To: Most Illustrious Grand Master and members of Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, the Grand Council incurs additional expenses when various dispensations are requested, and granted, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Grand Recorder to write letters and complete the necessary forms for the Illustrious Grand Master to approve, and WHEREAS, after the approvals are granted the Recorder must notify the constituent Councils that their request for dispensation was either approved or disapproved. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we add the following sub-paragraph to Article 6, Section 1, sub-paragraph (f) For each dispensation for any other purpose a fee of $10.00 must accompany the request. 24

25 Respectfully submitted; Gary A. Davis, (44) and Elwood M. Isaacs, (41) Resolution passed. JURISPRUDENCE The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma met on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in the Sycamore Room of the Wyndham Gardens Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK. The meeting was called to order by David Snyder, Chairman at 8:35 pm. Present were the following members: David Snyder, Chairman Lewis Hullum, PGIM Bobby Carter, PGIM E.M. Isaacs, PGIM Jim Mahan, Secretary Pete Nation, PGIM Charles Stuckey, PGIM The Committee reviewed the Grand Illustrious Master s Address and discussed various items contained therein. This committee would like to thank M I Companion Troy Shipman on a great year as Grand Illustrious Master. Your travels and commitment to Cryptic Masonry have made a difference. This committee has submitted a list of grammatical and technical corrections to the Grand Secretary to clarify the Address of the Grand Illustrious Master for publication. The Jurisprudence Committee reviewed the Dispensations and found that most were proper and within the power of a Grand Illustrious Master with the following exception: The Dispensation issued to Bernard Council on should be struck since it was their regular business meeting night. The Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed the proposed Resolutions and find them to be in proper form. The meeting was closed at 9:15 pm. Peace and Harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted, David Snyder, Chairman, Jim Mahan, Secretary, Lewis Hullum, PGIM, Pete Nation, PGIM, Bobby Carter, PGIM, Charles Stuckey, PGIM, and Elwood M. Isaacs, PGIM CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE There were 5 Grand Officers present with no votes, 4 Past Illustrious Grand Masters present with no votes, 56 Past Illustrious Masters present with 55 votes, 5 Illustrious Masters present with 5 votes, 3 Deputy Masters present with 3 votes, 4 Principal Conductor of the Council present with 4 votes and 25 proxies for a total of 92 votes. There were 12 out of 20 Councils represented by Dais Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff (59), Chairman, Kent Israel (25), Harvey Kaylor (33) No report available. WORKS AND RETURNS 25

26 FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE No report available. MEMBERSHIP No report available. YOUTH AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Your Youth Ambassador Committee has attended many of the state-wide events held by the Youth Orders this year. It is our desire that we have more York Rite members attend the DeMolay York Rite Workshop in January of each year. Your York Rite Bodies give a regulation Commandery Sword to an outstanding DeMolay each year. It is a highly sought award given for outstanding service to DeMolay and is chosen by our Grand Officers. We have seen a larger number of young men joining Masonry, both while still active DeMolays and as soon as they reach majority. It seems that a much smaller number of those young Masons are joining the York Rite. As York Rite Masons, we need to step up and share with them the benefits of our Orders. I would be remiss to note that there are not DeMolay Chapters, Rainbow Assemblies, nor Job's Daughters Bethels sponsored by many of the our York Rite Bodies or Lodges where we meet. Being personally involved in both a DeMolay Chapter and a Rainbow Assembly, I can assure you that the efforts necessary to assist these young people on the road to life is a service well worth the effort. Respectfully submitted, Tim Israel, Chairman, Pat Couch, Kent Israel, Don Whitman, Steve Singleton, Paul Currell, & Donnie Higginbotham TRIENNIAL The 44 th Triennial Assembly of The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons will be convened at the Hilton North Raleigh in Raleigh, North Carolina August 25-30, M.P. General Grand Master Joseph J. Vale, The General Grand Chapter Officers, and Committee Members have planned a very nice activity plan that allows the Grand Council Members and their Spouses a taste of the rich history of North Carolina. Complete Information and Registration forms can be found at Respectfully submitted: Lewis A. Hullum, Chairman, William D. Bowie, Jr., Bobby L. Carter No report available. YORK RITE COORDINATION CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK COMMITTEE REPORT This committee has not received any requests for assistance in the degree work at the local level. We realize that some of the councils have members who are proficient in the ritual but others are not. We would encourage all councils to be able to confer at least one degree and take part in the Regional Field Days. We have noted that several of our Councils are becoming proficient in some of the Council Degrees and we strongly urge them to continue the good work 26

27 Again, we recommend doing work at the local level so far as possible, but also to support the Regional activities. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman, James E. Smyrl, James C. Taylor CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Distinguished East, Companions all. All dispensations for the year were routine in nature and in proper form. They are listed below: 21 May 2010, Alpha Council #18 to move Charter to Siloam Lodge #276 to confer Council degrees,.and to allow the Royal Master degree to be conferred in short form. 12 July 2010, To allow the Deputy Grand Master to open a Council in ample form for the Woodward Field Day July 10, October2010, To allow Tulsa Council #22 to hold the annual election of officers on Nov.15, 2010 instead of Dec. 20, Dec. 2010, To allow Bernard Council #43 to hold the annual election of officers on Dec. 14, 2010 instead of Dec. 28, After the dispensation for Bernard Council was issued it was determined that the dispensation was not needed. Respectfully submitted: Bobby L. Carter, (26), E. David Snyder, (43), Charles L.Stuckey, (43) No report available. REPORT OF THE DeMOLAY COMMITTEE MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT To: The Officers and Members of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma: The Masonic Charity Foundation is a very important part of our charitable activities of the Oklahoma Masonic Family and continues to provide financial assistance for charitable and educational activities throughout the state, made possible by donations to the Foundation and the investment.policies monitored by the Investment Managers and ratified by the Board of Directors. The programs of the Masonic Charity Foundation continue to touch more lives, meets a wider range of needs and is available in more areas of the state than any other private philanthropy in Oklahoma. Through the Community Matching Funds and the Promises Matter Matching Funds programs, funds are available for the local Lodge to help meet the needs of their town and members of the Masonic family as well as non- Masons alike for charitable projects of the local Lodges. In cooperation with the Area Agencies on Aging, funds are dispersed to those in need in addition to the Matching Funds program. The local AAA receives the funds and distributes them to the persons 55 years and older and who otherwise qualify for financial assistance. The Matching Funds program and the Promises Matter Programs are still very active and more Lodges are encouraged to avail themselves of these funds for their local communities. 27

28 Many other programs are still in place and active, such as the Student of Today, Teacher of the Year, Partners to Prevent Blindness, OETA support, Essay Contest, assisting our Masonic youth organizations and others, all of which are important to our Masonic activities. Our continuing support of the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and the relief of those in need in our communities. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley CMMRF COMMITTEE REPORT Founded in 1986 to research and find cures for peripheral vascular disease and its complications, the Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation continues to make great progress in finding treatments for a disease that touches everyone in all walks of life. CMMRF funds research at the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM), which is located at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Because all blood vessels are very important in maintaining the health or in repairing almost all tissues, nearly all diseases turn out to have a vascular component involved in their origin or in tissue repair. Diabetes, stroke, poor leg circulation, difficult wound healing and many more diseases share a common denominator, blood vessels! Centering our contributions to an organization that helps so many different health concerns around the world allow contributors to share in the medical advancements, regardless of their state or country. Through this research, we hope the causes and eventually a cure will be found for Diabetes and many other vascular related diseases. CMMRF donated $240, to the research center in Overall, we have donated $2,694, In 2010, OK Councils/individuals donated $2, which ranked us 21st among the other states. Overall OK has donated $87, Tulsa Council No. 22 has earned a triangular plaque for having donated at least $1, Norman Council No. 27 has earned a plaque and one extender bar for having donated at least $2, and Bartlesville Council No. 41 has earned a plaque and 3 extender bard for having donated at least $4, There are several Councils in OK that are getting very close to the $1, level in order to earn their triangular plaques. Hopefully, they will reach that level in We would urge every companion and Council to give as generously as they can to the great cause as it may help you or a member of your family, now or in the future. The Committee wishes to thank Illustrious Companion Troy Shipman, Most Illustrious Grand Master for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry. Fraternally submitted, Andrew B. Palmer, Chairman & William H. Pearce MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a hold situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $10,235.03, as of December 31, 2010, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account No The current committee consists of the following Companions: 2010 Charles L. Stuckey 2011 Bobby Carter 2012 Kish Thomas 28

29 The 3-year term of Companion Charles Stuckey expires this year and I recommend that he be re-elected for a 3-year term. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, President, Gary A. Davis, Secretary Motion made and seconded to elect Companion Charles Stuckey for a three-year term. Motion Prevailed. TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE The next annual assembly will be held at the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, 2101 South Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK. The dates have been set for April 12-14, Respectfully submitted, I, Dwayne Dixon, Chairman and David A. Ray COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend those responsible for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To the Ladies hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Illustrious Grand Master whose responsibility is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session. I move this report be accepted, printed in the proceedings and those involved be notified an thanked for their services furnished us to make this a good session. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman & Kent Israel REMARKS BY VISITING DIGNITARIES The following dignitaries brought greetings and or remarks from their Grand Jurisdictions and General Grand Councils: Companion Tim J. Riley, Jr., Most Illustrious Grand Master of Louisiana Companion E. William Whitaker, Past Grand Illustrious Master of New York and Grand Representative of Oklahoma near New York Companion Charles L. Stuckey, Past Grand Illustrious Master of Oklahoma and the Personal Representative of Companion Joe Vale, Most Puissant General Grand Illustrious Master of the General Grand Council International. A motion was made and seconded to vote on accepting Companion Robert Portwood Past Illustrious Master of Pasadena Council No. 455, Grand Council of Crypic Masons of Texas to become a voting member of this Grand Council of Crytic Masons of Oklahoma. Companion Portwood is a member of Tulsa Council No. 22 in Tulsa. Motion prevailed. 29

30 GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS Front Row: L R Gary A. Davis, WilliamPearce, Andrew P. Palmer, John L. Logan, Elwood M. Isaacs Second Row: L R Larry White, Daniel Hanttula, Charles Downing, Harvey McQuiggan, Donnie G. Higgimbotham ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion Andrew B. Palmer was nominated for the office of Illustrious Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion William Pearce was nominated for the office of Deputy Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion John L. Logan was nominated for the office of Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Recorder and was elected by acclamation. The name of Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin was nominated for the office of Grand Captain of the Guard and was elected by acclamation. The following is the list of Officers for and those appointed along with committees: Closing Remarks Companion Shipman announced that the installation of Officers of all three York Rite Bodies would be held on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Companion Shipman thanked all his Officers for their hard work during the year and thanked all those in attendance for taking time to attend our Grand Session. There being no further business, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons for the State of Oklahoma was closed in ample form. 30