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2 MASONIC CALENDAR Ancient Craft Masons commence their era with the creati of world, caiiing. ANNO LUCIS (A.L.), "in the year of light," Add 4000 years to the common era Thus 1995 = 5995 Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, MUNDI (A.M), "in the year of Add 3760 years to the common en. add another year. is used, ANNO 5. After September Knights Templar commence ANNO ORDINIS (A.O.), From the Christian era take ::z:~~!:z:m which the temple year of the deposit." =2995 of their order, Order of High Priesthood dates - Priest, Melchizedek. ANl\O B.E\E?_ To the Christian era add r; c:;:3:!::~;;ing of Abraham by the lligh year of the blessing." It was determined at the Conclave for Delaware, that the Annual Co Saturday

3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF DELAWARE AT ITS ANNUAL FOURTH CONCLAVE HELD AT MASONIC WILMINGTON, TEMPLE DELAWARE MARCH 10, A.D. 1995, A.O. 877

4 c. GRANVILLE McVEY RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER 1994

5 RETIRING GRAND COMMANDER C. GRANVILLE McVEY He was born in Oxford, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1923, and was raised in Elsmere, Delaware and educated in the local schools. After graduating from Wilmington High School in February 1942, he worked as an aircraft machinist for the Belanca Aircraft Company in New Castle, Delaware until March 1943, when he was inducted into the Army, serving with the 116th Anti-Aircraft Battalion in the European theater until December In August 1946, he married Margaret M. Lindell of Richardson Park Delaware and in 1953 moved to their present home in Newark, Delaware, where they raised their three daughters, Judith Ann, Diane Elaine, and Gayle Eileen. They have two grandchildren Gwendolyn and Owen Ross. The family are members of the Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church in Newark. His Masonic Career began in 1956 when he received the sublime degree of Master Mason. December 13, in Hiram Lodge No. 25, Newark, Delaware and served as, Worshipful Master of that lodge, in 1964, and has remained active in lodge affairs, and is President of the Hall Association. He served as secretary of the Newark Past Masters Association for 22 years. He is a Past Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge AF.& AM... of Delaware and the Grand representative to the Grand Lodge of Alpino, Switzerland. He is a member of St. John I s Chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Masons in Wilmington, Delaware and served as High Priest in having been Anointed, Consecrated and set Apart to the Order of High Priesthood on December 28, 1979, He is a member of Gunning Bedford Council No.1, Royal and Select Masters of Wilmington serving as Illustrious Master in He is a member of St. John's Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar and was Eminent Commander in He is a Past Most Excellent Grand High Priest. serving the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Delaware in He is also the Grand Chapter Representative near Delaware to Pennsylvania. He is a Past Most Illustrious Grand Master serving the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware in He received the Knight York Cross of Honor in Royal Arch Knights, Templar Priests, Tabernacle A He is a member of the Holy He received his degrees in the Scottish Rite Bodies of Delaware in 1968 and became active in the Wilmington Chapter of Rose Croix of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, in the Valley of Wilmington, serving as Most Wise Master in 1973;. He was Commander in Chief of the Delaware Consistory in He was coroneted an honorary 33rd degree member of the Supreme Council in Having always been interested in Masonic Education he has been active with the North East Conference on Masonic Education and Libraries since He formed the Masonic Library in Hiram Lodge No. 25. and was Chairman of the Delaware Freemason publication of the Grand Lodge of Delaware for nine years.... 3

6 In addition, he is a member of the First State York Rite College No. 45: Delaware Council No. 18. Knight Masons and Past Excellent Chief; Two-by- Two Lodge No. 15, Royal Ark Mariners; Keystone Council No. 113, Allied-Masonic Degrees and Past Sovereign Master; Grand College of Rites; Delaware Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; Royal Order of Scotland and presently the screening Officer, Delaware College S.R.I.C.F., Kent and Sussex Scottish Rite Club; Masonic Order ofthe Bath; Order of the Corks; Joshua Association and The Masonic Brotherhood of the Blue Forget-Me-Not. He was awarded the Order of the Purple Cross of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America in He was named Cryptic Mason ofthe year in 1985 and was granted the Award of Merit by the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the District He served as Worthy Patron of Newark Chapter No.10 order of the Eastern Star in He received the Meritorious Service Award from the District of Columbia in March, He was elected Honorary lliustrious Grand Master of Eastern Canada in He is a life member of the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company of Newark, Delaware. He retired from the Dupont Company, Stine-Haskell Laboratory after twenty four years of service. on March 31, as technician leader of the general maintenance department. 4

7 . THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF DELAWARE The Fourth Annual Convocation of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday, March 10, 1995, A.O. 877, commencing at 1:00 P.M. The R.E. Grand Commander announced the Pro Tern Officer appointments and the following members of Grand Commandery were present: GRAND OFFICERS RE. Grand Commander V.E. Deputy Grand Commander E. Grand Generalissimo E. Grand Captain General E. Grand Treas.lRec. Pro Tern E. Grand Prelate E. Grand Senior Warden,Pro Tern E. Grand Junior Warden, Pro Tern E. Grand Warder Pro Tern C. Granville McVey Charles W. Barkins Richard A. Scarlott T. Eugene Wornach Donald D. Thornas,PGC. Rev. James R Herrington Robert V. McDowell James A. Pletz William J. Littel APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was regularly moved, seconded, and approved that the reading of the Minutes of the Third Annual Conclave ofmarch 11, 1994, be dispensed with and the 'Minutes approved as printed in the Proceedings. ADMISSION OF SIR KNIGHTS A motion was made, seconded, and approved that all Sir Knights be admitted by courtesy. ROLL CALL OF COMMANDERIES S1. John's Commandery No.1 S.K. Charles H. Lengel.Jr, S.K. John B. Dorsey S.K. Eugene R Small St. Andrew's Commandery No.2 S.K. Chester C. Coffin,PC S.K. Haywood 1. Buck,Jr. Trinity Commandery No.3 S.K. Robert V. McDowell, III S.K. G. Thomas Taylor,m E. Commander Generalissimo Captain General E. Commander Captain General E. Commander Captain General 5

8 The constitutional number of Commanderies being present the Conclave was in order. CORRESPONDENCE Regrets were received from New Hampshire, West Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as from the Most Eminent Grand Master, William H. Thomley,Jr. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS MASSACHUSETTS/RHODE ISLAND S.K. Bruce K. Pratt RE. Grand Commander VIRGINIA S.K. George D. Stevens RE. Past Grand Commander VERMONT S.K. Phillip D.Goss S.K. Palmer E.Martin RE. RE. Grand Commander Past Grand Commander CONNECTICUT S.K. Edmond Rowe S.K. Frank W.NcNally R.E. Grand Commander R.E. Past Grand Commander OHIO SK J.william Wolfgang E. Past Dist. Dep. Commander Grand Representative MAINE S.K. Gordon L.Kimball,Sr. RE. Grand Commander S.K. Henry R. Carey V.E. Dep. Grand Commander PENNSYLVANIA S.K. George W.Metz S.K. David L.Kempfer S.K. Bryan L.Berry S.K. Charles L.Carl,Jr. NEW JERSEY S.K. Warren L.Pangbome SK Alvin L.Zack S.K. Edward Seabon MARYLAND S.K. Ronald L.Aughenbaugh S.K. Cliford Friel S.K. Howard G.Stottlemyer S.K. Harry Miller"Jr. S.K. Gene Racz E. Grand Generalissimo E. Grand Captain General P.C. Mt. Hermon #87 P.C. Pilgrim #11 RE. Past Grand Commander V.E. Deputy Grand Commander E. Grand Captain General RE. Past Grand Commander RE. Past Grand Commander R.E. Past Grand Commander E. Grand Captain General Grand Rep. 6

9 1995 NORTH CAROLINA S.K. W.Frank Wood DELAWARE APPENDANT BODIES III Harold T.J. Littleton III Warren F.Schueler M.E. William J.Littel M.I. Haywood I.Buck,Jr. Kt.Donald D.Thomas \ Kt.Richard AScarlott 1995 R.E.Grand Commander/Gr. Rep. Active Member, and Deputy Supreme Council 33 A.AS.R. Active Member, Supreme Council 33 AAS.R M.E. Grand High Priest M.L. Grand Master Intendant General, Div. of Delaware, R.C.C. Puisant Sovereign, RC.C. KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR RECIPIENTS S.K. Chester C. Coffin, 1992 S.K. Franklin R Townsend, 1994 PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF DELAWARE S.K. Donald D. Thomas, GRAND ENCAMPMENT S.K. John O.Bond S.K. John L.Winkelman RE. Department Commander Northeastern Department and the Official Representative of the Most Eminent Grand Master, Blair Christy Mayford Past Department Commander GRAND LODGE OF DELAWARE M.W. Albert H.Westerside M.W.Grand Master The Most worshipful Grand Master was presented the Sword of Authority, escorted to the Dais, and afforded the opportunity to address the Sir Knights. REPORT OF THE GRAND COMMANDER Most Worshipful Albert H. Westerside, Grand Master of Masons in Delaware, Sir Knight John Oscar Bond, Right Eminent Northeastern Department Commander, Sir Knight Donald D. Thomas, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Delaware, Companion William J.Littel, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Companion Haywood 1. Buck, Most Illustrious Grand Master, RE. Grand Commanders from our Sister Jurisdictions and Distinguished visitors. I most sincerely welcome you to this Fourth Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Delaware hope that the time you spend with us will be enjoyable and that the memories you take with you will be pleasant ones To the Red Cords present, this year has been a grand experience and the courtesy's extended to Margaret and I were outstanding and I want to thank you. I assure you the friendships we've made in our travels will not be forgotten. DISPENSATIONS There were no Dispensations requested or granted this year. 7

10 April 15,1994 September 8, 1994 October 31,1994 OFFICIAL VISITATIONS St.Andrew's Commandery No.2 of Dover S.K. Chester C. Coffin, Commander St.John's Commandery No.1 ofwilrnington S.K. Warren F.Schueler,Sr., Commander Trinity Commandery No.3 of Wilmington S.K. Robert V. McDowell, Jr., Commander Officers of the Grand Commandery and other faithful Sir Knights accompanied meat each visitation. At each visitation we were received cordially and in proper manor. The reports read by the recorders were well prepared and concise and the treasurers were exemplary. This leads me to believe that our records and finances are in good order This year all three of our commanderies achieved $10.00 per member in the Eye Foundation Campaign and are working toward that goal again. A special appeal was made for the Holy Land Pilgrimage at each visit. VISITATIONS TO OTIIER GRAND COMMANDERIES I was privileged to attend and represent the Grand Commandery of Delaware at eleven of our Sister Grand Jurisdictions and was received royally. March 18,19, 1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia held in Washington, D.C., Sir Knight Walter Kitt, Grand Commander. April 8,9,10, 1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Connecticut held in Cromwell Connecticut, Sir Knight Rodney I. Gray,Sr., Grand Commander. May 1,2, 1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Maine, held in Bangor, Maine, Sir Knight James E. Guyton, Grand Commander May 10,1 I, 1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Maryland, Sir Knight Joseph F. Chalker, Grand Commander May 13,14,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Virginia held in Portsmouth, Virginia, Sir Knight Commadore Dewey Elliott,Jr., Grand Commarider May 20,21,22,23,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania held in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Sir Knight Robert E.Rayner, Grand Commander June 15,16,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of Vermont held in Burlington, Vermont, Sir Knight James R.Winner, Grand Commander September 16,17,18,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of New York held in Sufern, New York, Sir Knight Lawrence Pella, Grand Commander October 1,2,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of New Hampshire held in Nashua, New Hampshire, Sir Knight Robert M. Argel, Grand Commander October 14-16,1994 I was received in the Grand Commandery of MassachusettslRhode Island held in Burlington, Massachusetts, Sir Knight Alexander N. Hetman, Grand Commander 8

11 March 3-5,1995 I was received in the Grand Lodge of New Jersey held in Ocean City, New Jersey, Sir Knight Warren Pangborne, Grand Commander. COURTESY VISITATIONS The Masonic, Scottish Rite, and York Rite meetings I attended this year are to numerous to list in the space and time allotted but there are few that need mentioning. March 31, I attended and was received at the Grand Lodge Brotherhood at Nur Temple. Night April 3, I attended the Easter Sunrise Service at Alexandria, Virginia along with the Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Charles Barkins and 14 Sir Knights, May 15, I attended the St Andrew's Commandery Ascension Day Service at Baretts Chapel. June 18, I attended the 175th anniversary of St. John's Commandery #4 in Pennsylvania, accompanied by Sir Knight Charles H. Lengel, Eminent Commander of St. John's Commandery #1. August 12-16, I attended the Grand Encampment Tri-ennial in Denver, Colorado. September 10, I attended the Northeastern Regional Conference in Burlington, Vermont accompanied by Most Excellent Grand High Priest William J. Littel, Excellent Grand Scribe Albert J. Miller and Sir Knight James A. Pletz, Past Commander ofst John's Commandery #1 and Commander of Trinity Commandery #3. October 6, I attended the Grand Lodge of Delaware's annual communication Ruddertown, Delaware. at October 7, I attended the Installation of the Grand Lodge Officers at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware. December 16, I attended and participated in St. Andrew's Commandery #2 Christmas Observance at the Masonic Temple in Dover, Delaware. December 25, I attended and participated in St. John's #Irrrinity #3 Commanderies Christmas Observance, at 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. February 24,25,1995 D.C. - I attended the various Allied Masonic Degrees in Washington, NECROLOGY During this Past Year the Supreme Architect in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to take from us 12 of our beloved Sir Knights. One of these was our Past Grand Commander C. Ray Scarborough an advisor and personal friend of mine and a true friend to every one who knew him. Our Grand Prelate will offer a fitting memorial to our departed Fratres later in this Grand Conclave. 9 '..

12 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES This year I only recommended one Sir Knight to serve as the Grand Representative 0 a Grand Commandery near the Grand Commandery of Delaware New Jersey William J.Littel I also approved the recommendation of one Sir Knight to serve as the Grand Representative of Delaware near his Grand Commandery: Minnesota Kenneth W.Carroll CONDmON OF TIIE RITE As I traveled throughout the State this year I observed a positive attitude in our Commanderies. in my official visits and inspection I stressed the need for new members and they have strived to achieve this, I also spoke of the need for more participation in the Eye Foundation and the Holy Land Pilgrimage and I feel my words were not in vain. Masonic Unity seems to be the By-word of today and we being the small State that we are, Unity was in our vocabulary before it became popular. With the two York Rite Planning Councils the Chapters, Councils and Commanderies work as one and the scheduling of the Degrees and Orders are arranged to the best advantage of all those concerned. We are still the new kid an the block and we still have improvements to make and obstacles to overcome but with the talented leadership I see corning forward I see progress for the future of the Rite. CONCLUSION As my year is drawing to conclusion and our V.E. Deputy Grand Commander, Charles Barkins assumes the mantle of authority, I am confident he will endeavor to lead this Grand Commandery to a higher level. It has been a pleasure for me to serve as your Grand Commander this past year and I look back with fond memories. Though I have not achieved all I set out to do I can honestly say I did my level best. I feel that at this time I must thank our first Grand Commander Henry G. Law for all his advise and guidance and although he has, for personal reasons, decided to give up his position as Grand Recorder/Treasurer, this Grand Commandery is deeply indebted to him. He has been my confidant and adviser and I thank him for our deep personal friendship which shall continue. I also must thank all of the Grand Officers and Sir Knights for their support during the year and at this Conclave. Fraternally submitted C. Granville McVey Grand Commander 10

13 REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER As this is my last report as Treasurer of the Grand Commandery of Delaware I am happy to say that the finances have again increased this year. Total assets have improved by 25.7% as shown in this report. CHECKING ACCOUNT - WSFS BEGINNING BALANCE INCOME 3, TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR DISBURSEMENTS 3, ENDING BALANCE , IMMA ACCOUNT - WSFS BEGINNING BALANCE , INCOME 5, (incl $69.00 Perm Fund Escrow) (incl $ Pilgrimage) TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR 12, DISBURSEMENTS 3, ENDING BALANCE FLEX ACCOUNT - WSFS BEGINNING BALANCE INCOME TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR DISBURSEMENTS 0 ENDING BALANCE , , , BALANCE SHEET ASSETS CHECKING - WSFS IMMA - WSFS 6, FLEX - WSFS (PERMANENT FUND) 2, TOTALS 9, , , , DIFF , , NET WORTH 9, , , RESTRICTED ASSET VALUE 3, , PERMANENT FUND 2, , PILGRIMAGE FUND INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN AVAILABLE NET WORTH Fraternally submitted Henry G. Law,PGC Grand Treasurer 1,

14 REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER In this, my last report as your Grand Recorder, I am able to report good news on the financial side, wherein an increase was experienced. Unfortunately, on the membership side, a loss must be reported. As I end my active involvement in this body, I must state I have been pleased to have had your friendship and cooperation. Nonetheless, my Savior has stated that no man can serve two masters and that he who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father. It has been Lain on my heart that I must therefore withdraw from my former activities and utilize my time and talents in serving the LORD in whatever way I am able. I would wish that those who lead this Grand Commandery in the future might experience such success as they may desire, and that they might find the comfort and peace in the Lord. FINANCIAL REPORT WSFS CHECKING ACCOUNT BEGINNING BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS FROM IMMA 3, TOTAL INCOME 3, TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR , DISBURSEMENTS Grand Encampment 1994 per capita Grand Recorder Expense PGC Jewels Copies Supplies Proceedings Printing Proceedings Postage Insurance PGC Cap & Mantle Rituals 1, TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Balance , WSFS IMMA ACCOUNT Beginning Balance , INCOME Permanent Fund Donations 1994 Annual Returns St. John's St. Andrew's Trinity Pilgrimage Donations 1, , ,

15 Insurance Receipts Grand Chapter Grand Council Cornrnanderies Rituals Telephone Deliveries Telephone Deliveries Interest Accrued TOTAL INCOME 5, TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR 12, DISBURSEMENTS Transfers to Checking 3, Transfers to Penn Fund TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 3, BALANCE , MEMBERSIllP Number of Cornrnanderies Number ofcornrnanderies Reporting Number Showing Work Membership as of December 31,1994 #1 #2 #3 TOT NECROLOGY Fraternally submitted Henry G. Law,PGC Grand Recorder Prayer was offered by the Grand Prelate, Rev. James R. Herrington, in memory of the Departed Sir Knights in this and other Jurisdictions during the past year. DEA TUS IN THIS GRAND JURISDICTION St. John's Cornrnandery #1 William J. MacCauley,HPC, Charles E. Daniels, Robert 1. Workman Nicholas Marcinizyn, Marion Charles Thomas Townsend St Andrew's Cornrnandery #2 Walter Francis Friday, Carl Ray Scarborough,PGC Wilson A. Sockrider, William Edward Bullock,Sr

16 REPORT OF THE 1995 ANNUAL CONCLAVE COMMITIEE To all our visitors we extend a warm welcome and hope that their time spent with us is memorable. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable don't hesitate to ask. We are happy to see so many of our Sister Jurisdictions represented. It has been a pleasure working with the other York Rite Bodies coordinating the Banquet and Hospitality Room and we hope all will enjoy themselves this evening. Fraternally Submitted John B. Dorsey Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITIEE FOR THE 65th ANNUAL EASTER SUNRISE MEMORIAL SERVICE The 65th Easter Sunrise Memorial Service sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America will be held on the ENTRANCE STEPS to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia, Sunday, April 16, 1995 beginning at 7:00 A.M. The Parade will form at the top of Shooter's Hill.. A brochure has been distributed to St. John's and Trinity Commanderies, Numbers I and 3 as well as to Chester C. Coffin, PC, for distribution to all Sir Knights. PLEASE NOTE we will be leaving from the 1-95 Turnpike Rest Stop (not Wilmington Airport) NO LATER than 4:30 A.M. to arrive at the Memorial by 6:30 A.M. Parking for cars, vans and buses is available at the Memorial, however no vehicles will be permitted up the driveway after 7:00 A.M. Coffee, Tea, soft drinks and doughnuts will be served en-route. The Van will return to Delaware as soon as the Memorial Service is completed. A stop will be made for a Buffet Breakfast or Brunch on the way home Dutch Treat. Reservations must be made by no later than Sunday, April 10, The Committee, wishes to acknowledge and express our sincere thanks to all the Sir Knight and Companions who will be attending and more especially to Right Eminent Grand Commander, C. Granville McVey for our appointments. Fraternally Albert 1. Miller Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION To the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Delaware: The 26th Annual Voluntary Campaign was a success both Nationally and within 14

17 Delaware. In Delaware we were credited with raising $4, During this campaign we ranked 44th Nationally, in total contributions and on a per capita basis, 5th Nationally. Delaware Constituent Commandries: St. John's No.1, Wilmington, St. Andrew's No.2, Dover and Trinity No.3, Wilmington each reported $10.00 or more per member. A contribution total for the 26th Annual Voluntary Campaign nationally was $1,080,168.72, again exceeding the million mark three (3) years in a row. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Committee would again like to express our sincere "thanks" to each Sir Knight in Delaware for the fine efforts and outstanding work for this philanthropy in making the 26th Annual Campaign such a success. "To Come From Darkness to Light" again we say, "THANK YOU" Fraternally submitted Warren F. Schueler,_Sr. Chairman, PERMANENT FUND This committee has the responsible duty of devising means of raising capitol for this fund to a point where the Grand Commandery will be on an equal level with the Grand Chapter and Council. Several items were discussed and a few were selected for a trial. A request was forwarded to all Commanderies for their assistance in distribution of Telephone books and collecting or saving aluminum. The other method was to label a container for this fund and display it prominently at all stated conclaves. This committee recommends that more effort be placed on these suggestions. Fraternally submitted, Charles H. Lengel, E.C. Chairman REPORT OF THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE The alms and plans of this Committee wore not accomplished this year, and we did not send a Christian minister on the 1995 Holy land Pilgrimage, An early start for 1996 is planned and some of the necessary funds are on hand. Fraternally submitted Richard A. Scarlott Chairman LIABILITY INSURANCE It was determined that we should continue with the same Liability coverage with our same carrier. The cost to be $35.00 per annum per Commandery the same as the previous year. "-~'. 15

18 REPORT nnusprudence OF THE CO~E Report of Jurisprudence - Grand Commandery March 10, 1995 Report on The Address of the Right Eminent Grand Commander To The Right Eminent Grand Commandery Session: of Knights Templar of Delaware Now in This Jurisprudence Committee is thrilled to have the pleasure to review the Report of our fourth Right Eminent Grand Commander that has so eloquently been presented to you this afternoon. Right Eminent Grand Commander McVey has traveled over many paths to reach this distinguished position and we find that his travels this year, on our behalf, continue to be richly rewarding to us. His serve ce, in this rather trying year for Chivalric Masonry, nay for all the York Rite Bodies of Delaware, has once again been exemplary and he has stepped into the breach with his mythical sword drawn to lead us ever upward, ever forward through these periods of adversity. This Grand Commandery, Right Eminent Sir, and all the York Rite Bodies of Delaware are eternally indebted to you. We find the dispensations offered by our Grand Commander this past year on our behalf, entirely within the power and prerogatives incumbent upon his office. We thus, with no reservations, recommend their approval. On behalf of this Grand Commandery, we express our sincere appreciation to our Right Eminent for welcoming Sir Knights from our sister jurisdictions to be our Grand Representatives near their Grand Commandery. We would also like to commend our Grand Commander for entrusting to the care of our Sir Knights the chivalric honor and dignity of representing a sister jurisdiction within this Grand Commandery. We are confident that these duly recognized Sir Knights will attend to these knightly duties with great dignity reflective of the Christian values they hold so dear. Right Eminent Grand Commander McVey has been extremely attentive to the affairs of this Grand Commandery both within and without this Grand Jurisdiction. His visitations, and that of his staff, to the constituted Commandery within this Grand Jurisdiction have been conducted with all the dignity worthy of those magnificent occasions. We also find within these visitations, an increasing degree of confidence on the part of the Constituted Cornmanderies and the Grand Commandery officers. We extend to the Grand Commander and the officers of each of these Commanderies our thanks and sincere appreciation for jobs well done. Our Right Eminent has also been extremely involved in the affairs of each of these bodies whenever 'they were in session and his name can be found in the annals of these bodies not only as a present Sir Knight but also as an active participant. With the ardent passion, that so characterizes all of his endeavors, Right Eminent Grand Commander McVey has attended to the opportunities to travel in foreign Masonic Countries with great love, devotion and caring. All of the Grand Commanderies within the Northeast Department have been graced by his presence. A performance on his part, which no prior Grand Commander of this jurisdiction has 16

19 been able to achieve and we commend you for that accomplishment. We. are confident that you and this Grand Commandery are much richer for these endeavors. We also truly expect that all those sister jurisdictions have been equally richly rewarded by your presence. The Right Eminent Grand Commander finds the legislative activities of this Grand Commandery in acceptable shape and thus offers no recommendation for the official action on this body today. We thank Right Eminent Grand Commander McVey for this conclusion and acknowledge, with him, that this young bright star of York Rite Masonry in Delaware stills needs to physically grow its stature and strength and, at least at this time in its history, be less concerned by the encumbrances of further legislature. ' Our Right Eminent is a Builder in all the connotations of the word from both a Masonic and non-masonic perspective. we have thoroughly enjoyed his and Margaret's continued contribution to Masonry and we look forward to enjoying their continued service for many years to come. As Jurisprudence reflects on where Right Eminent Grand Commander can, in the future, best serve Chivalric Masonry we can answer with a unanimous resounding voice - we wait with great pleasure and anticipation your joining the ranks of active Past Grand Commanders. Fraternally submitted, Donald D. Thomas, P.G.C. Chairman REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee of this Grand Commandery has examined the records and accounts of the Grand Treasurer-Recorder and has found them to be in proper order. We are again pleased to report a modest increase in the net worth of the general operating funds this past year. The books and records of the Permanent Fund have been examined and found to be in proper order. The books and records of the Educational Foundation have been examined and found to be in proper order. The Grand Treasurer-Recorder duties. is to be commended for his diligence in performing his Fraternally submitted Harry M. Sullivan,Jr.,PDGC PROPOSED BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES 1995 GRAND ENCAMPMENT PIC (420@ $3.30) 1995 KTEF ASSESSMENT (240@ $1.00) 1,

20 GRAND RECORDER EXPENSE ANNUAL CONCLAVE ROOMS CONCLAVE MEALS $65.00) ANNUAL CONCLAVE ROOMS $60.00) ANNUAL CONCLAVE DINNERS 20.00) PROCEEDING PRINTING PROCEEDING POSTAGE PROCEEDING ENVELOPES OFFICE EXPENSE PGC JEWELS (3) PGC CAP & MANTLE INSURANCE 1996 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 1996 ANNUAL ESCROW EXPENSE TOTAL INCOME BEGINNING BALANCE 1995 PER CAPITA $6.50) 1995 KNIGHTINGS (20@ $3.00) 1995 KTEF ASSESSMENT $1.00) 1995 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE DONATIONS ANNUAL CONCLAVE - DONATION (RECD) INSURANCE 1995 TELEPHONE BOOKS INTEREST ACCRUAL INCOME TOTAL DEFICIT , o 5, BUDGET 2, , (1,089) HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE SURPLUS ESCROW REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE This committee was appointed to examine the recommendation that each member of this Grand Commandery be assessed $.50 which would be dedicated to defraying the expenses of the Annual Convocation. With 4W members, $ would be raised to support this function. Discussions were held in the constituent commanderies with pro and cons being voiced. It is the recommendation that this be put to vote after open discussion on the floor and that if adopted, it shall not be effective until the constituent commanderies have collected such assessment from its members. Fraternally submitted Harry M.Sullivan,Jr.,PDGC This report was approved subject to approval by the other two Grand Bodies. 18

21 Unless otherwise noted, all Reports were received by motion and approved to be printed in the Proceedings of this Annual Conclave. RECOGNITION OF R. E. GRAND COMMANDER NEW JERSEY Sir Knight William Shoene, Right Eminent Grand Commander of New Jersey was recognized by Right Eminent Grand Commander McVey and asked to respond for the visiting Grand Commanders. He remarked about the fine hospitality shown them and looked forward to remainder of our conclave. RECOGNITION OF R.E. DEPARTMENT COMMANDER NORTHEAST DEPARTMENT REPRESENTING THE M.E. GRAND MASTER R.E. Grand Commander McVey recognized Sir Knight John O. Bond, R.E. Department Commander for the Northeastern Department and personal representative for the M.E. Grand Master Blair C. Mayford, who brought Fraternal Greetings and expressed his thanks hat he could be with us for our fourth Annual Conclave and wish us success for the future. RECOGNITION OF E. GRAND GENERALISSIMO S.K. Richard A. Scarlott, announced that for personal reasons he could not continue in the elective line and therefore would not be a candidate for the office of Deputy Grand Commander. REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Following the rules and rotation set down, the nominating committee presented the following Sir Knights for election. Right Eminent Grand Commander - Charles W. Barkins (2) Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander - T. Eugene Womach (2) Eminent Grand Generalissimo - Franklin R. Townsend (1) Eminent Grand Captain General- James A. Pletz (3) Eminent Grand Treasurer - Donald D. Thomas, R.E.P.G.C. (1) Eminent Grand Recorder - C. Granville Mc'Vey., R.E.P.G.C. (1) On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the nominations were closed and the Right Eminent Grand Commander cast a unanimous ballot for the above named Officers, all of whom accepted their respective Offices and were declared elected. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS S.K. Donald D. Thomas, R.E. Past Grand Commander, installed those Officers listed above, together with Most Rev. James R. Herrington as Grand Prelate, in a most proficient manner, assisted by Sir Knight C. Granville McVey, R.E. Grand Commander, acting as Grand Marshal. Said installation to be effective as of 12 ;01 a.m., Saturday, March 11,

22 L I ADDRESS BY R.E. CHARLES W. BARKINS I want to thank all those who made it possible for me to become Grand Commander and I will do my best to live up to your expectations. To all the Red Cords present a special thanks for taking the time to be with us. I look forward to traveling with you as often as possible. This year I will stress three things, Attendance, Membership and Participation. Attendance because it is a vital part of every Commandery, Membership because without new members our Commanderies will wither and Participation in all commandery and Grand Encampment functions, the Easter Sunrise Service, the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and the Holy Land Pilgrimage. I ask your support and by working together we will be able to prosper and grow. Fraternally Charles W. Barkins OFFICIAL VISITATIONS AND INSPECTIONS St. John's Commandery No.1 St. Andrew's Commandery No.2 Trinity Commandery No.3 Wilmington Dover Wilmington September 14, 1995 April 21, 1995 July 31, 1995 Chester C. Coffin COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS JURISPRUDENCE Donald D. Thomas, PGC, Chairman C. Granville McVey, PGC FINANCE Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., Chairman Robert V. McDowell, III John B. Dorsey NOMINATING Donald D Thomas, PGC, Chairman Charles W. Barkins, REGC C. Granville McVey, PGC Charles H. Lengel, Jr. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Albert J. Miller, Chairman Haywood 1. Buck G. Thomas Taylor, III 1996 ANNUAL CONCLAVE John B. Dorsey, Chairman G. Thomas Taylor, III James L. Ferguson Haywood 1. Buck, Jr. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Richard A. Scarlott, Chairman James A. Pletz 20

23 MEMBERSHIP and LEADERSHIP Charles W. Barkins, REGC, Chairman C. Granville McVey, PGC Haywood I. Buck, Jr. KMGHTSTEMPLAREYEFOUNDATION Warren F. Schueler, Sr., Chairman G. Thomas Taylor, III Maurice C. Barnes James A. Johnson Sheldon L. Edwards, KMGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Sr. Franklin R Townsend, Chairman C. Granville McVey, PGC, Sec/Treas. C. William Tulloch Warren F. Schueler,Sr. Rev. John A. Irwin James H. Hutchins G. Thomas Taylor, III RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Rev. James R Herrington, Chairman Rev. Albert F. Rosevich PERMANENT FUND Charles H. Lengel, Jr., Chairman Mark E. Irwin Robert V. McDowell, III C. Granville McVey, PGC The Fifth Annual Conclave will be held at 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, at 1:00 P.M., on Friday, March 8, There being no further business claiming the attention of the Grand Commandery, Prayer was offered by the Grand Prelate, Rev. James R Herrington, and the Sir Knights were dismissed at 4: lop.m. Donald D. Thomas, PGC Grand Recorder, Pro-Tern ANNUAL MEETING KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DIVISION OF DELAWARE The Annual Meeting of the Knights Templar Educational Foundation for the Division of Delaware was called to order at 4:20 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 1996, by R.E. Grand Commander C. Granville McVey, following the recess of the Fourth Annual Convocation of the Grand Commandery. The Committee Chairman, Franklin R Townsend reported that no loans had been granted during the year 1994, and that there were no outstanding loans. It was reported that the Grand Commandery Finance Committee had audited the 1994 Annual Report and it had been filed with the Grand Encampment. 21

24 Right Eminent Grand Commander-Elect Charles W. Barkins announced the yearly committee appointment: Warren F. Schueler, Sr. Term the other Committee members being: Sheldon L. Edwards, Sr. Franklin R. Townsend C. William Tulloch James A. Johnson James A. Pletz C. Granville McVey Term Term Term Term Term Secretary- Treasurer Ex. Officio On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, Sir Knight Franklin R. Townsend was elected Chairman. On motion regularly made, seconded, arid approved, the Committee recommended that no surety bond be obtained for the period ending March 8, 1996, due to the lack ofloans and activity. On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved the 1996 Budget was adopted. The only item of expense was $15.00 for postage. There being no further business claiming the attention of the Committee, the meeting was closed at 4:35 p.m. ~aa~v-- Donald D. Thomas, PGC Secretary-Treasurer, Pro-Tern 22

25 1995 GRAND Henry G. Law, Thomas, *C.Ray Scarborough, CO~NDERS 1995 Donald D. C.Granvilie McVey, PAST DEPUTY GRAND CO~ERS Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., GRAND TREASURERS *Harry V.Felmey, Richard A.Scarlott, Henry G.Law,PGC, C.Granville McVey, GRAND RECORDERS Henry G.Law,PGC, 1992 to date KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR Under Grand Encampment *F. Irving Crow, P.C. Under Grand Commandery Chester C. Coffin, P.C. Franklin R Townsend, P.C. KNIGHTS CO~ERS OF THE TEMPLE Henry G. Law, PGC *C. Ray Scarborough, PGC * - Deceased... 23

26 GRAND RECORDERS OF GRAND COMMANDERIES ALABAMA Arthur C. Harding P.D.Box Birmingham,AL ARIZONA Amer R. Macijmber 1051 S. Dobson, *51 Mesa,AZ ARKANSAS Wayne E. St. John P.O.Box 7653 Little Rock, AR CALIFORNIA Kenneth G. Hope 801 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA COLORADO Gilbert W. Carlton 1614 Welton St.#503 Denver, CO CONNECTICUT Kenneth R. Gray,Jr, P.O. Box 754 East Lyme,CT DISTRICT OF Marion K. Warner 1127 Tiffany Road COLUMBIA Silver Spring,MD FLORIDA Howard P. Bennett P.O.Box 1597 Cocoa,FL GEORGIA James E. Moseley, 811 Mulberry Street Macon,GA IDAHO Richard L. Roblee 978 Periska Way Idaho Falls,ID ILLINOIS Lee G.. Williams }l.o.box 466 Dixon,IL INDIANA Robert E. Price P.O.Box 102 Connersville,IN IOWA Edward T. Johnson P.O. Box 3274 Sioux City,IA ITALY Stefano Maria Cuomo Galleria Umberto 1,50 Napoli.Italy KANSAS Halbert G. Horton P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, KS KENTUCKY William R. Selby, Sr. P.O. Box 489 Danville, KY LOUISIANA Bowdre McDowell 333 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA

27 MAINE Ralph C. Rackliffjr. RR 7, Box 103 Albee Road Augusta, ME MARYLAND William G. Gulley 496 Williamsburg Lane Odenton, MD MASSACHUSETTS\ Richard S.Sleeper 186 Tremont St.,Room 405 RHODE ISLAND Boston, MA MICIDGAN P. Fred Lesley P.O. Box 498 Battle Creek, MI MINNESOTA Donald B. Purrington 1827 North St. Paul Road St. Paul, MN MISSISSIPPI Fred F. Bean P.O. Box 1030 Meridian, MS MISSOURI Bruce H. Hunt P.O. Box 188 Kirksville, MO MONTANA C. Thomas Bersuch P.O. Box 955 Lewistown, MT59457 NEBRASKA Jay H. Speck P.O. Box 292 Fremont, NE NEVADA R.E. "Bob" Spitzer 40 W. 1st St.,Ste 203 Reno, NY NEW HAMPSHIRE Francis M. White 116 South Main Street Penacook, NH NEW JERSEY Everett L. Labagh 303 Route 24 Chester, NJ NEW MEXICO Richard Corn, Jr. P.O. Box 3765 Albuquerque, NM NEW YORK Robert B. Cook 65 Dunbarton Drive Rochester, NY NORTH CAROLINA KolenFlack 80 Broadway Asheville, NC NORTH DAKOTA James T. Stark 1405 North Third Street Fargo, NO OHIO Frank Crane 34 North Fourth Street Columbus, OH OKLAHOMA Donald J. Cink P.O. Box 50 Medford, OK

28 OREGON Maurice F. Roberts N.E. Canter Lane Sherwood, OR PENNSYLVANIA WalterB. Pearce One North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA PHILIPPINES Saac F. Arribas,Jr San Marcelino St. Manila, Philippines SOUTH CAROLINA Robert, C. Hopple 1518 Hampton Street Columbia, SC SOUTH DAKOTA Richard C. Geib 609 Wayside Drive Rapid City, SD TENNESSEE B.R. "Bill" Brown P.O. Box Nashville, TN TEXAS Charles A. Hudnall P.O. Box 1320 Fort Worth, TX UTAH Horace A. Thomas 650 East South Temple Salt. Lake City, UT VERMONT Donald C. Brown 431 Pine Street Burlington, VT VIRGINIA John F. Foster 6721 Caribbean Lane Chesterfield, VA WASHINGTON Robert J. Johnston 207 North Anderson Ellenburg, WA WEST VIRGINIA H. Courtney Jones 2103 Pearcy Avenue Parkersburg, WV WISCONSIN Milton F. Gregory Sunset Drive Dousman, WI WYOMING Kenneth S. Watts 506 W. Park Avenue Riverton, WY

29 1995 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES 1995 " Near the Grand Commandery of Delaware State or Province Near the Grand Commandery of Delaware Harold C. Hill *Horace G. Patterson,Jr. *Henry G. Law *James A. Pletz Samuel L. Mellin *Chester C. Coffin *Harry M. Sullivan,Jr. *Haywood I. Buckjr. *C. William Tulloch *C. Granville McVey Walter D. Wagner Richard E. Wise Joseph H. Burns,Jr. Thomas W. Birdzell David B. Harman *Franklin R Townsend *James A. Pletz *T. Eugene Womach "Henry G. Law *Albert J. Miller Lewis J. Blackwell Edward J. Fields Charles A. Depfer *Harry M. Sullivan,Jr. *John B. Dorsey *C. Ray Scarborough *Richard A. Scarlott *William J. Littel *Donald D. Thomas James A. Johnson *Richard A. Scarlott Mark E. Irwin Henry Y. Lutton Joseph P. Miller,Sr. *C. Granville McVey Sheldon L. Edwards,Sr. *William J. Littel dnicholas Marcinizyn *Robert V. McDowell,1II *Maynard H. Mires,Jr. *Donald D. Thomas James H. Hutchins John S. Proud *Charles W. Harkins *Warren F. Schueler, Sr. ALABAMA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DIST.of COLUMBIA FLORIDA GEORGIA IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASS.\ RHODE ISLAND MICIDGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSmRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING Gerald E. Wilson Olin E. Lehman Frederick L. Smith Harry Shank *Caulder B. Morris William Robert Young Bobby B. Simmons William K.Curtis.J r. Harry R Brahmstadt James W. Roberts Clyde E. Reasland Clifford L. Trax Howard F. Entwistle Richard P. Day Eugene D. Racz John L. Berini Stanley O. Simons Thomas E. Bjerke Chester H. Hazen Morgan A. Hartman RE. "Bob" Spitzer A1dineJackTiliotson Stephen Lutz Robert H. Cook W. Frank Wood Donald Ll.aschkewitsch *J. William Wolfgang Jack M. Meithe William W. Umstead Lee Roy Bruce Lowell C. Holmgren Jon Vernon Roithner Leonard O. Pierce James L. Martin John B. Seward George Derrick Stevens Homer A. Bearce George J. Gruber George S. Boyd,III * - Present d-deceased

30 " RETURN OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDRIES ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY NO. 1 WILMINGTON Date of Charter: September 18, 1868 Stated Conclaves: Second Thursday of each Month Closed: July and August, OFFICERS Charles H. Lengel, Jr. John B. Dorsey Eugene R. Small Carl V. Dreisbach" Jr. Robert E. Wasson Richard A. Scarlott, PC Henry G. Law, PGC Albert P. Rosevich James T. Elliott, Jr. Frank A. Battaglia Nicholas Marcinizyn Herbert J. Atkinson Howard L. Robertson, III Raymond B. Campbell Robert William Christman KNIGHTED REINSTATED Archie William. Bethard,III Commander Generalissimo Captain General Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Recorder Prelate Standard Bearer Sword Bearer Warder Guard Guard Sentinel Scott Charles Lengel Raphael Juliano SUSPENDED Robert Floyd Perry DIED Marion Charles Thomas Townsend William J. MacCauley Robert J. Workman Charles E. Daniels Nicholas Marcinizyn 28

31 ST. ANDREW'S COMMANDERY NO.2 DOVER Date of Charter: August 28, 1964 Stated Conclaves: Third Friday of each Month Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS Haywood I. Buck, Jr. James L. Ferguson Maurice C. Barnes Robert P. Newnam John D. Hiott Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PC Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PC Maynard H. Mires, PC John N. Phillos Freeman R. Smith William T. Wadkins Charles W. Barkins, DGC Commander Generalissimo Captain General Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Recorder Prelate Standard Bearer Sword Bearer Warder Sentinel Donald Frederick Schneck Robert Frederick Van Gorder Harold C. Hill, PC John Morris, Jr. Stephen B. Dellinger Walter Francis Friday Carl Ray Scarborough, PGC KNIGHTED Robin Edward Walls DEMITIED Harry W. Viven SUSPENDED DIED John Harlan Shockley Albert Casper Vopalecky Harold H. Lighthipe Louis E. Spitzfaden. Robert H. McAlliser Wilson A. Sockrider William Edward Bullock, Sr. 29

32 to'" TRINITY COMMANDERY WILMINGTON NO. I Date of Charter: August 19, 1991 January, April, July, and October OFFICERS G. Thomas Taylor,m Frank: A Battaglia James R. Herrington Randall C. Mullen Anthony B. Battaglia C. Granville McVey, PC James A Pletz, PC Arthur A Loveless Charles T. Hart, Albert J. Hart Charles J. Conley David H. Laucius Albert H. Westerside Herbert P. Fulmer Edwin Lee Stein Commander Generalissimo Captain General Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Recorder Prelate Standard Bearer Sword Bearer Warder Guard Guard Guard Sentinel KNIGHTED Ronald Clarence Jamison James Lanner Teal Melvyn Gregg Andrew Jack Casey AFFILIATED Stephen Porter Austin Herbert P.Fulmer DIED Nicholas Marcinizyn Carl Ray Scarborough, PGC 30

33 REPORT OF THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER 7 Condition of the Rite 10 Dispensations 7 Grand Representatives 10 Necrology 9 Official Visits to Constituent Commanderies 8 Official Visits to Other Grand Jurisdictions 8 Other Visits 9 REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER 12 REPORT' OF THE GRAND TREASURER 11 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Budget 17 Easter Sunrise Service 14 Finance 17 Finarice-Special Report 18 Holy Land Pilgrimage 15 Jurisprudence 16 Knight Templar Eye Foundation 14 Necrology 13 Nominating 19 Permanent Fund 15 3rd Annual Conclave 14 RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERlES St. John's Commandery No.1 28 St. Andrew's Commandery No.2 29 Trinity Commandery No.3 30 ROLL CALL OF COMMANDERlES 5 PAST DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDERS, LIST 23 VISITATIONS AND INSPECTIONS SCHEDULE

34 ... ACCEPTANCE OF NEW GRAND COMMANDER 20 ADMISSION OF SIR KNIGHTS 5 ANNUAL CONCLAVE 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 BIOGRAPHY OF RETIRING RIGHT EMINENT GRAND 3 COMMITIEE APPOINTMENTS 20 CORRESPONDENCE 6 DEATIIS IN TIllS GRAND JURISDICTION 13 DISMISSAL 20 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS 6 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION MEETING 21 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 19 GRAND COMMANDERS, LIST 23 GRAND RECORDERS, LIST 23 GRAND RECORDERS, SISTER JURISDICTIONS, LIST 24 GRAND TREASURERS, LIST 23 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES, LIST 27 KNIGHT COMMANDERS OF THE TEMPLE 23 KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR RECIPIENTS 23 LIABILITY INSURANCE IS RECOGNITION OF E. GRAND GENERALISSIMO 19 RECOGNITION OF RE. DEPARTMENT COMMANDER 19 RECOGNITION OF RE. GRAND COMMANDER, N.J

35 OFFICERS of the GRAND ENCAMPMENT or KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Blair C. Mayford Most Eminent Grand Master 14 Duffy Court, St. Peters, Missouri James M. Ward Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master 174 Chasewood Drive, Jackson, Mississippi William 1. Jones Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo 1 South Rain St., Villa Grove, Illinois Kenneth B. Fisher Right Eminent Grand Captain General 5138 Shady Oaks, Friendswood, Texas Sam E. Hilburn.. Right Eminent Grand Treasurer 401 West Texas, Suite 407, Midland, Texas Charles R. Neumann Right Eminent Grand Recorder 5097 N. Elston Ave., Suite 101, Chicago, Illinois Rev. Thomas E. Weir Right Eminent Grand Prelate 6409 Chapel Road, Hyattsville, Maryland John O. Bond Right Eminent Department Commander 50 Waterside Lane, South Berwick, Maine

36 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF DELAWARE R.E. GRAND COMMANDER R.D. #2, Box 145, Camden, CHARLES W. BARKINS V.E. DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER T. EUGENE WOMACH PH05 N. Edgewater Hse., Sea CoI. E, Bethany Bch E. GRAND GENERALISSIMO FRANKLIN R. TOWNSEND E: GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL JAMES A. PLETZ R.E. GRAND TREASURER DONALD D. THOMAS,PGC R.E. GRAND RECORDER C. GRANVILLE McVEY,PGC 701 Elkton Road, Newark, E. GRAND PRELATE 324 Stamford Drive, Newark REV. JAMES R. HERRINGTON ******************* ******** *** ** * *** *** * * The Fifth Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Delaware will be held in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday, March 11, 1996 at 1:00 P.M. ******.*.******.************.*.**************** ********.***.*****