P R O C E E D I N G S. The Most Puissant Grand Council. Royal and Select Masters. Connecticut

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1 P R O C E E D I N G S The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut th ANNIVERSARY REPORT

2 The Most Puissant Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Grand Recorder 525 Stillwater Windsor, CT Website:

3 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 3 CONTENTS Title Page Contents Picture Clyde W. Kayser, II Biography Clyde W. Kayser, II Special Assemblies Grand Banquet Annual Meeting Attendance 12 Grand Officers Past Most Puissant Grand Masters Constituent Council Representatives Past Thrice Illustrious Masters Deliberations of the Grand Council Reception of Dignitaries Elections and Appointments Installation Report & Address of the Most Puissant Grand Master Dispensations Visitations ,29 Recommendations Reports, Officer Deputy Puissant Grand Master Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Grand Treasurer Grand Recorder Grand Captain of the Guard Grand Conductor Grand Steward Grand Historian Grand Trustees Reports, Committee Address of the MPGM th Anniversary Auditing Awards Budget Bylaws Credentials Delinquencies Insurance Masonic Jurisprudence Legislation Nominations Ritual Training Constituent Council Returns

4 Page 4 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Abstract of Returns Most Puissant Grand Masters Philip J. Jones Award Recipient Biography - Garry Andrew Littlefield Knight of Ish Sodi Meritorious Service Award Recipient Biography - Brian Edward Beals James Royal Case Award Picture -- Charles demelo O Neill Biography Charles demelo O Neill Acceptance Address Directories Grand Officers Visitation Assignments Grand Trustees Active Past Most Puissant Grand Masters Committees Grand Representatives Grand Recorders Council of Super Excellent Masters of 24 MAR Council of Anointed Kings Assembly of 30 May Scribe-Treasurer Report Past Thrice Illustrious Kings Donations

5 CLYDE WILLIAM KAYSER, II Most Puissant Grand Master

6 Page 6 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Clyde William Kayser II Clyde William Kayser II was born on April 26, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Clyde Hartman Kayser Jr. and Viola Berger Kayser. He graduated from Stivers High School in June 1965 and enrolled in Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, graduating in 1969, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree with a dual Chemistry/Mathematics major. In 1972 he enrolled at Wright State University in Dayton for post-graduate work, receiving a Master of Science Degree with emphasis in Analytical Chemistry in He also earned an Associate Degree in Electronics from Sinclair Community College in Dayton. Later he pursued advanced studies toward a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Haven. Upon graduation he was employed as a laboratory chemist at Bowser-Morner Testing Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. This laboratory provided analytical support for many small foundries and pattern shops in southwest Ohio. It also served as an adjunct laboratory assistant to the Air Force Institute of Technology stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn. In 1976, Clyde relocated to Connecticut to take a position as a Materials Engineer in the Process and Technology Laboratory at Avco Lycoming, later known as Textron Lycoming, in Stratford. Initially he worked in the Process Control Laboratory, analyzing incoming materials for specification compliance. While in this position he helped develop analytical parameters for the proto-type of Perkin-Elmer s first Graphite-Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Three years later he transferred to the Material and Process Technology Laboratory. In this position he was responsible for using Electron Microscopy to analyze atomic structures of high-temperature alloys and Scanning Electron Microscopy to characterize failures in turbine blades. He also assisted Cameca Corporation in writing a translation of the French operations manual for their new Electron Microscope. He remained at Lycoming for nineteen years until the company closed in For the next three years he worked as a plating laboratory chemist at the Whyco Chromium Company in Thomaston and in August 1999, he accepted the position of Laboratory Manager at the Ansonia Copper and Brass Company. One of his first duties in this position was to make sure that the software operating the laboratory analysis and foundry casting operations was Y2K compliant. When this company decided to cease operation in June 2009, he finally retired. While living in Ohio, Sir Knight Kayser was active in Boy Scouting. As a boy he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was presented with the Pro Deo et Patria religious award of the Lutheran

7 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 7 Church. All four of his brothers did the same. As an adult he served as an Assistant Scout Master, Neighborhood Commissioner, District Commissioner and District Executive. While serving as Commissioner of Pioneer District, Miami Valley Council, he helped establish the first Scout Troop in America dedicated solely to serving disabled boys. He completed the Scouter s Key training and advanced Wood Badge Training and led an expedition to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. For two summers he was on the staff of Woodland Trails Scout Camp working on the lake front staff and serving as councilor for the Canoeing and the Rowing merit badges. In honor of his service to Scouting, in 1974 he was presented with the Miami Valley Council Scouter of the Year Award. He was also admitted to the Order of the Arrow camping honorary, where he attained the rank of Vigil Member, and where he presided as Chief of the Fire for three years and performed as Methu, the witch doctor, for the initiation ceremony. Upon moving to Connecticut, Scouting was replaced with Masonry. His other interests include stamp collecting, model railroading and sports. Brother Kayser is a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio. On June 27, 1982 he married Alvina West. They currently reside in Waterbury CT with their several cats. Masonic History: Symbolic Lodge: Brother Kayser was raised a Master Mason in Federal Lodge No. 17 in Watertown, Connecticut on June 4, His father, a Past Master of Aero Lodge No. 648 of Dayton, Ohio, was a surprise visitor for his Master Mason Degree. The next year he was installed as Senior Steward, and progressed through the officer line, serving as Worshipful Master in 1990, the 200th Anniversary year of Federal Lodge. He has served as Secretary since In 1994 he affiliated as a dual member of Harmony Lodge No. 42 in Waterbury. In recognition of his service to the Lodge, in 2008 Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert Stika presented him with the Pierpont Edwards Medal. Royal Arch Masonry: Companion Kayser was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Granite Chapter No. 36 in Thomaston on September 18, He served as an officer in various stations, eventually being installed as Most Excellent High Priest in 1993, an office he held until 1998, when Granite Chapter consolidated with Cyrus Chapter No. 45 in Torrington. He affiliated with Franklin Chapter No. 2 in New Haven on May 2, 1992, and served as Most Excellent High Priest in 1999 and In 1992 Most Excellent Grand High Priest Steven Piner appointed him Right

8 Page 8 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Excellent Grand Custodian of Capitular District Two, an office he held for four years. He was consecrated an Anointed High Priest in 1993 and Served as Excellent President in At the 1999 Grand Chapter session, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Donald Murray presented him the Ephraim Kirby Citation for Distinguished Masonic Service, and in 2003 he was appointed Grand Representative to the Grand Chapter of Indiana. Since 2012 he has served as Secretary of Franklin Chapter. Royal and Select Masters: Companion Kayser was received and greeted a Select Master on October 26, 1991 in Buel Council No. 20 in Litchfield,Connecticut. He served as Recorder of the Council from On April 14, 1992 he affiliated with Harmony Council No. 8 in New Haven and served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 1993 and Since 2012 he has served as Recorder of the Council. In 1993 he was admitted to the Council of Anointed Kings, and he was appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Council of Indiana in At the 1998 Grand Council Session, Most Puissant Grand Master Thurman Shaples presented him with the Knight of Ish Sodi Meritorious Service Award. In 1999 Most Puissant Grand Master Richard Eppler appointed him Grand Marshal, and in 2011 Most Puissant Grand Master Bruce Bellmore appointed him to the officer line of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut as Grand Sentinel. At the 2014 Grand Council Session Most Puissant Grand Master Charles McCollum presented him with the Phillip J. Jones Distinguished Service Award. Commandery of Knights Templar: Sir Knight Kayser was knighted on January 17, 1992 in New Haven Commandery No. 2 in New Haven. The next year he served as Assistant Recorder, and the following year joined the officer line as Junior Warden, and he was installed as Eminent Commander in Since serving as Commander, he has been a director of the Order of the Temple. In 1998 he was received into the Knight Crusaders of the Cross, where he presided as Knight Commander of the East in In 2002 he affiliated as a plural member of St. Elmo Commandery No. 9 in Meriden where in he presided as Eminent Commander. He currently serves as Recorder of both Commanderies. He is also Grand Representative of the Grand Commandery of South Dakota. At the 2006 Grand Commandery Session Right Eminent Sir Knight Edward Ham presented him with the Knight Templar Cross of Honor. In 2008 Right Eminent Grand Commander Bruce Bellmore appointed

9 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 9 him as Grand Warder of the Grand Commandery of Connecticut, which he served as Right Eminent Grand Commander in Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite: Brother Kayser became a member of the Valley of Waterbury and Lafayette Consistory on May 5, In the Valley of Waterbury he presided as Thrice Potent Master of Doric Lodge of Perfection in 1995; Sovereign Prince of Ionic Council, Princes of Jerusalem in 1994; and Most Wise Master of Corinthian Chapter of Rose Croix in He served as Secretary of the Valley from 1996 until For his service to the Scottish Rite, Brother Kayser was presented the Ill. Arthur M. Brown, 33 o, Meritorious service Award at the June 9, 1995 Council of Deliberation session. He was further honored on August 27, 1996 when he was coroneted an Honorary Member of Supreme Council, 33 o Mason, at the Supreme Council Session in Boston. In 1996 Brother Kayser was appointed Orator of Lafayette Consistory, and in he presided as Commander-in-Chief of the Consistory. He is also a founding member of the Board of Governors of the Waterbury 32 o Masonic Learning Centers for Children. Other Masonic Affiliations: Sir Knight Kayser was initiated in Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 on June 19, 1993, served as Preeminent Governor in 2004, and on July 25, 1998 he was honored with the Order of the Purple Cross. On March 10, 1969, Brother Kayser was initiated in Connecticut Priory No. 28, Knight of the York Cross of Honour, and served as Eminent Prior in He is also a member of the Royal Order of Scotland; Novum Aboracum Chapel No. 7, Order of Saint Thomas of Acon; Mohawk Council No. 28, Knight Masons; Apostle s Tabernacle No. XXVII, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests; Connecticut College S.R.I.C.F.; Nathan Hale Council No. 78, Allied Mason Degrees; and Good Will Chapter No. 112, Order of the Eastern Star, where he has served as Worthy Patron several times.

10 Page 10 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES Most Puissant Grand Master Clyde W. Kayser II convened Special Assemblies of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut on several occasions. RE-DEDICATIONS On the occasion of their 200 th Anniversaries, MPGM Kayser declared the Grand Council open and at Labor for the purpose of Re-Dedication of the following 200 year old Councils. On each such occasion, the MPGM was joined by several Grand Officers who participated in the Ceremony of anointing the symbolic Golden Triangle with the Corn of Plenty, the Wine of Refreshment and the Oil of Joy and re-dedicating the Council for the purposes of Cryptic Masonry. Wolcott Council No. 1, East Hartford, 17 February Cushing Council No. 4, Preston, 12 March Washington Council No. 6, Norwalk, 12 April Montgomery Council No. 2, Windham, 22 May DEDICATION OF NEW COUNCIL MPGM Kayser and several of the Grand Officers convened a Special Assembly of the Grand Council at Milford where the consolidation of Jerusalem Council No. 16 and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 was consummated with the dedication of Paugussett Council No. 16 and the installation of the officers of the newly formed Council.

11 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 11 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY The 199 th Anniversary Annual Assembly of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut was held at the Four Points by Sheraton, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut. The Grand Banquet was held on Friday, 1 June 2018, and the Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, 2 June GRAND BANQUET The Annual banquet in honor of Most Puissant Grand Master Clyde W. Kayser II and Most Excellent Grand High Priest Martin Ede began with a social hour at 6 pm followed by the Banquet at 7 pm. In attendance were approximately 85 Companions, guests and ladies. Emcee William L. Miller II presided as the guests at the Head Table entered and took their seats. He then welcomed all present and called upon PMPGM Bruce R. Bellmore, Illustrious Grand Chaplain for an invocation. All present then joined in the Plesdge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag and the National Anthem. As the meal was being served, Companion Miller introduced the Head Table, and then the several distinguished guests from other jurisdictions seated at the various tables. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Martin Ede welcomed and introduced Companion Teko Foly, General Grand Scribe of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Intl, and asked him to present the General Grand Chapter Medal in Bronze. After much searching, Companion James S. McNeely IV was located and brought to the podium to receive this award for Distinguished Service from Companion Foly. Companion Foly took advantage of the opportunity to present to Companion Ede a Past Grand High Priest plaque, and congratulated him for his two years of service. Most Puissant Grand Master Kayser then presented the Knight of Ish Sodi Award for Distinguished Service to Companion Brian E. Beals, noting especially his recent appointment as Executive Officer of Connecticut DeMolay. Companion Miller then called upon the following to speak to the assembly on behalf of their group: Meghan Dana, Grand Worthy Advisor, Connecticut Rainbow; Evan Ruszczyk, State Master Councilor, Connecticut DeMolay; Gwen Rochette, Grand Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth in Connecticut; Paul L. Chello, Right Eminent Grand Commander, Knights Templar in Connecticut; Charles A. McCollum, Deputy General Grand Master for Northeast- North Region, General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, Intl. Final remarks were made by Brother Marshall K. Robinson, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Connecticut.

12 Page 12 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 The Banquet was closed with a Benediction by Companion Bellmore, Ill. Grand Chaplain. ANNUAL MEETING The 199 th Anniversary Annual Assembly of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut was convened at the Four Points by Sheraton, Meriden CT commencing at 1 pm on 2 June 2018 A.D., 3018 A.Dep. ATTENDANCE Grand Officers Clyde W. Kayser II (08) Most Puissant Grand Master Charles D. O Neill (06) R.I. Dep. Puissant Grand Master Joseph R. Krusienski (22) R.I. Principal Conductor of Work Charles A. McCollum (06) R.I. Grand Treasurer Charles B. Fowler, Jr. (01) R.I. Grand Recorder B. Earl Canfield, Jr (20) Ill. Grand Captain of the Guard Martin Ede (08) Ill. Grand Conductor James S. McNeely IV (01) Ill. Grand Steward Darrin D. Silhavy (06) Ill. Grand Sentinel Steven J. Chiappalone (22) Ill. Grand Marshal Bruce R. Bellmore (08), PGM Ill. Grand Chaplain Gary A. Littlefield (02) Ill. Grand Historian David Soderberg (01) Ill. Grand Organist Scott T. Sherrick (35), PGM Ill. Assistant Grand Treasurer William L. Miller II (01) Ill. Assistant Grand Recorder Robert D. Sherrick (35), PGM Assoc. Gr. Historian Paul L. Chello (19,36), PGM Grand Trustee Randy S. Stevens (04), PGM Grand Trustee William E. Bohman (31) Grand Trustee Bruce R. Bellmore (08), PGM RI PCW Pro Tempore Past Most Puissant Grand Masters Paul L. Chello (19) Randy S. Stevens (19) James C. Kleinkauf (36) Peter J. Stapleton (36)

13 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 13 Richard A. Eppler (19) Andrew G. Weimann II (20) Bruce R. Bellmore (08) Charles A. McCollum (06) Michael E. Seamon (01) Richard G. Barrows (02) J. Andrew Birdsall (04) Constituent Council Representatives # Denotes Proxy NO T. I. M. D. I. M. I. P. C. W. 1 Michael E. Seamon Arnold S. Grot Eric H. Hoy 2 Kenneth W. Marvin Richard G. Barrows J. Mike Wolf 4 Richard L. Allen # John A. Birdsall # Ronald Magliano 6 Peter R. Smyth John A. Amarilios 8 Martin Ede Stuart Atkins 9 16 Richard A. Kassay 19 Richard A. Eppler 20 Ian Jones Mychael J. Scribner Richard D. Corey 22 Kristian Maiorino Steven J. Chiappalone Harold A. Elwell 23 # Bard C. Teigen # Russell L. Scull Terrence D. Mish James C. Kleinkauf Paul L. Chello Past Thrice Illustrious Masters Not Otherwise Listed William K. Barr (19) Herbert J. Olson (09) John W. Braddock (22) Bruce Padula (22) Bradley K. Cooney (08) Michael D. Sabia (06) Vincent A. Cowie (09) Gary D. Shepard (16) Charles M. Jewart (01) Jack H. Stevens (19) Richard R. Jones (25) William E. Weisert II (04) James S. McNeely (01)

14 Page 14 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 DELIBERATIONS OF GRAND COUNCIL Most Puissant Grand Master Clyde W. Kayser II opened the Grand Council in ample form at 1:30 pm with prayer by Companion Bruce R. Bellmore, PMPGM, The Grand Council was Called Off to Refreshment for the purpose of presenting the Distinguished Guests. MPGM Kayser called upon MEPGHP Martin Ede to join him as they greeted their guests. RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Connecticut Convention of Anointed High Priests in Royal Arch Masonry Companion J. Andrew Birdsall, Most Excellent President Mohawk Council No. 28, Knight Masons of the U.S.A. Companion James S. McNeely, Excellent Chief York Rite Sovereign College of North America Companion Charles A. McCollum, Grand Governor for Connecticut Companion Paul L. Chello, Past Grand Governor for Connecticut Companion Richard A. Eppler, Past Grand Governor for Connecticut Companion Charles D. O Neill, Deputy Grand Governor for Connecticut Companion Edward C. Page, Pre-Eminent Governor, CT York Rite College 17 Nathan Hale Council No. 78, Allied Masonic Degrees Companion Randy S. Stevens, Sovereign Master Connecticut College, Societas Rosicrucianis in Civitatibus Foederatis (Masonic Rosicrucians) Companion William L. Miller II, Chief Adept Apostles Tabernacle No. XXVII, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Companion Randy S. Stevens, Very Eminent Preceptor Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Minnesota Companion L. Greg Schultz, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest Companion R. Sean Gardiner, Right Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain Companion Steven Partridge, Owatona Chapter No. 15 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of New Jersey Companion William M. Krzewick, Most Excellent Grand High Priest

15 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 15 Grand Chapter of Maine, Royal Arch Masons Companion Brian S. Messing, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire 1818 Companion Paul Smith, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland Companion Ian Duncan, Grand Representative of Connecticut near Scotland Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Vermont Companion Eric Steele, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Companion David Schuler, Right Excellent Grand King Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut Companion James S. McNeely IV, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of the State of New York Royal Arch Masons Companion Ray Roche, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest, representing Companion Allan M. Bryant, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Companion Larry N. Barnard, Right Excellent Royal Arch Captain Companion Jamie J. Kaim, Right Excellent Grand Master First Veil Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts Companion David P. Sisler, Right Excellent Grand Scribe Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Maryland Companion Robert Lumbert, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Delaware Companion G. Taylor Thomas, Most Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Maryland Companion Robert Lumbert, Most Illustrious Grand Master Companion Mark E. Irwin, MIPGM and Right Illustrious Grand Recorder Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Minnesota Companion L. Greg Schultz, Right Illustrious Grand Conductor Companion Steven Partridge, Ark Council No. 3 The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of the State of New Jersey Companion Douglas R. Policastro, Most Illustrious Grand Master Companion John D. Barnes, Grand Representative of Connecticut near New Jersey

16 Page 16 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Grand Council of Royal & Select Master Masons of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Companion Mark D. Thompson, Most Illustrious Grand Master Grand Council of Maine Royal & Select Masters Companion Paul Jerome, Most Illustrious Grand Master Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of the State of Vermont Companion Michael J. Ladd, Most Illustrious Grand Master Companion David Schuler, Right Illustrious Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of New Hampshire Companion Paul Smith, Most Illustrious Grand Master Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of New York Companion Phillip J. Chandler, Right Illustrious Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Companion Stephen Rubensein, Right Illustrious Grand Conductor Supreme Council, Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America Companion Bruce T. Work, 33 o, Illustrious Deputy for Connecticut Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut Companion Paul L. Chello, Right Eminent Grand Commander General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International Companion Charles A. McCollum, Right Puissant Regional Deputy General Grand Master Northeast-North Companion J. Andrew Birdsall, Ambassador for Connecticut General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International Companion Teko Foly, Most Excellent General Grand Scribe Companion Mark E. Irwin, Most Excellent Northeast Deputy General Grand High Priest Companion Charles D. O Neill, General Grand Principal Sojourner Companion Harold Kahn, Associate General Grand Chaplain Companion James S. McNeely IV, General Grand Ambassador to Connecticut Companion Paul L. Chello, Past General Grand Ambassador to Connecticut Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Connecticut Brother Marshall K. Robinson, Most Worshipful Grand Master

17 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 17 Tendered the gavel, Companion Robinson seated the assembly and returned it with his thanks. MPGM Kayser led the Companions in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and one verse of the National Anthem. Guests were excused and the Grand Council was Called On to Labor. The Grand Recorder read regrets from the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Eastern Canada. The visiting Most Illustrious Grand Masters were saluted with the Private Grand Honors of Cryptic Masonry. Companion Paul Smith, MIGM of New Hampshire, spoke on behalf of the distinguished visitors and thanked the Companions of Connecticut for their hospitality. MWGM Robinson was saluted with the Grand Honors of Masonry. The Grand Recorder called the roll of the Past Most Puissant Grand Masters of Connecticut who were requested to assemble in the West where they were each personally greeted by MPGM Kayser, who then led the Companions in saluting them with the Private Grand Honors. MPGM Kayser summoned Companion Gary A. Littlefield to the podium for a surprise presentation of the Philip J. Jones Award, citing his many years of service as Grand Historian. The Grand Recorder called the roll of previous recipients of this prestigious award. Each was asked to stand and be greeted by the Companions. MPGM Kayser reported that the Knight of Ish Sodi award was presented at the banquet the previous evening to Companion Brian E. Beals. The Grand Recorder called the roll of previous recipients of the award, who were asked to rise and receive the applause of the assembly. The Grand Recorder called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Council of Connecticut. They were asked to stand, be recognized, and were thanked with applause. On motion, VOTED to approve the minutes of the 198 th Annual Assembly as printed in the Proceedings. After delivering the gavel to the Deputy Puissant Grand Master, MPGM Kayser delivered his report and address. In his address, he announced the award of the Lincoln Bible to Paugussett Council No. 16. The address of the MPGM was received with a standing round of applause and referred to the Committee on Address. The Report of the Committee on Necrology was presented by Companion Bellmore, and was accepted. PMPGM Randy S. Stevens delivered the Report of the Committee on Address of the MPGM. On his motion, VOTED to accept the report and to adopt the within Resolution. PMPGM Kleinkauf reported for the Committee on Audit that the records of the Treasurer, Recorder and Trustees had been examined and found correct. On his motion, VOTED to accept the report. RI Grand Treasurer Charles A. McCollum presented his report which was, on his motion, ACCEPTED. PMPGM Randy S. Stevens delivered the report of the Grand Trustees. On his motion, VOTED to accept the report. Companion Paul L. Chello, Right Eminent Grand Commander, brought greetings from the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut.

18 Page 18 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Companion Eppler reported for the Committee on Credentials that there were 51 Companions eligible to vote. Companion Charles D. O Neill reported on plans for the observance of the 200 th Anniversary of the oldest Grand Council in the world. Special commemorative jewels have been ordered, and there will be a Grand Banquet next May. RI Grand Recorder Charles B. Fowler presented the report of the Grand Recorder, which was, on his motion, ACCEPTED. Illustrious Bruce T. Work, 33º, Deputy for Connecticut for the Northern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite, brought greetings from his Rite and commented that the relationship between the York and Scottish Rites in Connecticut is much better than in some other jurisdictions. Companion Charles A. McCollum, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut, brought greetings from the Grand Commandery. Elections PMPGM Bruce R. Bellmore, reporting for the Committee on Nominations, recommended the below listed slate of officers. There being no further nominations, MPGM Kayser declared the following nominees elected. Most Puissant Grand Master Charles D. O Neill R.I. Deputy Puissant Grand Master R.I. Principal Conductor of the Work R.I. Grand Treasurer R.I. Grand Recorder Grand Trustee to June 2021 B. Earl Canfield Martin Ede Charles A. McCollum Charles B. Fowler Jr Scott T. Sherrick Called upon for remarks, newly installed Most Excellent Grand High Priest James S. McNeely brought greetings from the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut. In addition, noting the 27 years of continuous service of Grand Recorder Fowler, moved to elevate Companion Charles B. Fowler, Jr. to the rank and title of Honorary Past Most Puissant Grand Master. The affirmative vote was unanimous. Companion Fowler thanked the assembly for the great honor bestowed on him. PMPGM J. Andrew Birdsall, on behalf of the Committee on Delinquencies, reported that Menunketuck Council No. 36 had failed to submit Monthly Reports and Annual Returns this past year, and recommended that a fine of $100 be imposed. On his motion, VOTED to accept the report and to impose the fine. MPGM Kayser requested the dais officers of Paugussett Council No. 16 join him in the East. Noting the consolidation of Jerusalem Council No. 16 and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 into the new Paugussett Council, he presented them with their newly endorsed Charter.

19 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 19 RIDPGM O Neill presented the Report of the Committee on Budget for the year. On motion, VOTED to adopt the budget as presented with the implementing resolutions. PMPGM Randy S. Stevens presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, noting that two proposed changes to the Constitution must lay over until the next Annual Assembly for action. On his motion, VOTED to accept the report. Companion O Neill reported for the Committee on Ritual, recommending a change to the ritual of the Select Master degree. On his motion, VOTED to adopt the change. See the committee report for details. Companion McNeely presented the report of the Committee on Bylaws, recommending that bylaws of Paugussett Council No. 16 be approved. On motion, VOTED to approve the recommendations. PMPGM Eppler reported on the Tri-State Cryptic Festival held in March. VOTED to accept the report. MPGM-elect Charles D. O Neill announced the following appointments: Ill. Grand Captain of the Guard James S. McNeely IV Ill. Grand Conductor Ill. Grand Steward Ill. Grand Sentinel Ill. Grand Chaplain Ill. Grand Historian Ill. Grand Organist Ill. Grand Marshal Ill. Asst Grand Treasurer Ill. Asst Grand Recorder Bradley K. Cooney Darrin D. Silhavy William E. Weisert II Bruce R. Bellmore Gary A. Littlefield David Soderberg Jack H. Stevens Scott T. Sherrick William L. Miller II MPGM-elect O Neill requested the Installing Team be composed of PMPGM Charles A. McCollum as Installing Officer and PMPGM Bruce R. Bellmore as Installing Chaplain, with Companion Jack H. Stevens as Installing Marshal. MPGM Kayser ordered all other reports not requiring action to be printed in the Proceedings. After brief final remarks, he discharged his committees with thanks and Called Off the Grand Council to Refreshment for the Installation of Officers. Installation MPGM Kayser s final act was to present the gavel to Installing Officer McCollum who proceeded to install the officers of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut, culminating with presentation of MPGM O Neill with his apron and jewel, and the gavel of authority.

20 Page 20 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 PMPGM Kayser was presented with a PMPGM jewel by his lady A. J. Kayser. MPGM O Neill gave his Acceptance remarks, thanking the Companions for their confidence in him. Companion Bruce R. Bellmore, representing Most Worshipful Grand Master Marshall K. Robinson, congratulated the newly installed officers and brought greetings from the Grand Master. Closing The ladies and guests were excused, and the Grand Council was Called On to Labor, at which time Installing Officer McCollum led the Companions in saluting newly installed MPGM O Neill with the Private Grand Honors. There being no further business, MPGM O Neill closed the Grand Council in Ample Form at 3:55 pm. Attest C. B. Fowler, Jr. Grand Recorder Next Annual Assembly: The 200 th Anniversary Assembly of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut on Saturday, 1 June 2019, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in conjunction with the 221 st Anniversary Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut which will be held at 1:00 p.m. on the same day and in the same place. The Grand Banquet in honor of the Most Puissant Grand Master and the Most Excellent Grand High Priest will be on Friday, 31 May 2019, commencing with a social hour at 6:00 p.m.

21 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 21 REPORTS MOST PUISSANT GRAND MASTER Greetings Companions, It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to this One Hundred Ninety- Ninth Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Connecticut. I extend a special greeting to the Companions of my two Councils, Harmony No. 8 and Buel No. 20, and thank you for covering for me in my absences this past year as I fulfilled my Grand Council obligations. The end of my two-year odyssey is drawing to a close. Little did I know that when Eminent Sir Knight Bruce Bellmore invited me to join his Grand Commandery line as the Eminent Grand Warder, that the following year he would offer me the appointment as Illustrious Grand Sentinel in the Grand Council line. I also find it hard to believe that I accepted both of those appointments. It took me many years to say yes to a Grand appointment: I always felt that I could best serve Masonry by exerting all my efforts in the subordinate bodies. It wasn t too many years until I realized that I would be presiding as Right Eminent Grand Commander and Most Puissant Grand Master in successive years. It has been a very busy but rewarding twenty-six months, and I am happy it is about to end, but I am certain that a few days from now I will wish it was continuing. Another complicating factor is that I am also serving as the Right Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain in the Grand Chapter line. NECROLOGY Years ago a Masonic Brother told me that when you had a sad or disappointing report to give it should always be preceded by Scripture or a poem: Hands round, yet faithful Brotherhood, The bright fraternal chain, We part upon the Square below, To meet in heaven again! What words of precious meaning These words Masonic are - We meet upon the Level and We part upon the Square These words are attributed to Brother Robert Morris, poet laureate and distinguished Freemason. This year the Supreme Grand Master called to the Council Above twenty-nine of our Connecticut Companions. We will now pause in our deliberations while our Illustrious Grand Chaplain, Most Puissant Companion Bruce Bellmore, leads us in a moment of prayer for our departed Companions. DISPENSATIONS During the year, I issued five dispensations, numbered through :

22 Page 22 The Most Puissant Grand Council Jerusalem Council No. 6 and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 October 31, 2017 Dispensation issued to allow Jerusalem Council No. 16 and Adam Sattig No. 35 to meet in accordance with the proposed by-laws of Paugussett Council No. 16 (approved by both Councils) until such time as the by-laws are approved by the Grand Council By-laws Committee and voted on at the 2018 Grand Council Session. Stated Assemblies are to be held on the 2 nd Tuesday of even number months at 7:30 PM at the Milford Masonic Temple. This request was voted in the affirmative in both Councils. Due notice of this meeting change is to be sent to all Companions of both Councils. Request received from PMPGM Charles McCollum via October 30, Buel Council No. 20 October 31, 2017 Dispensation granted for Buel Council No. 20 to hold their Stated Assembly on the 4 th Monday of the month concurrently with the Stated Convocation of Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15, with the exception of July and August. This dispensation is to be in effect until such time as the revised by-laws of Buel Council No. 20 are approved by the Grand Council By-laws Committee and voted on at the Grand Council Session. This request was voted in the affirmative by a unanimous ballot. This request is made to resolve a meeting night conflict. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via September 20, Harmony Council No. 8 November 20, 2017 Dispensation granted for Harmony Council No. 8 to transport their aprons and jewels to the Milford Masonic Temple for the purpose of holding their December 12, 2017 Stated Assembly at that location. Following a brief business meeting, control of the Council will be turned over to the Most Puissant Grand Master who will open a Special Assembly of the Grand Council for the purpose of Constituting and Dedicating Paugussett Council No. 16. This request was unanimously voted in the affirmative at the November 14, 2017 Stated Assembly of the Council. Due notice of this change of venue is to be sent to all Council members. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via November 15, Buel Council No. 20 March 24, 2018 Dispensation granted for Buel Council No. 20 to transport their aprons and jewels to the Log House Restaurant in Winsted, Connecticut for the purpose of holding their April 12, 2018 Stated Assembly. Following a dinner in a tyled room the Assembly will be opened and the Annual Meeting will be held. This request was unanimously voted in the affirmative at the March 18, 2018 Stated Assembly of the Council. Due notice of this change of venue is to be sent to all Council members. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via March 21, 2018

23 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 23 After this report was submitted for review, I received a request for an additional dispensation to allow Menunketuck Council No. 36 to hold a combined Stated Assembly with Crawford Council No. 19 on May 23, Due to sickness, work commitments and other conflicts, Menunketuck Council No. 36 has been having difficulty having nine Companions present to open a meeting, so this combined session was necessary to assure they could finally conduct their Annual Meeting and election of officers Menunketuck Council No. 36 May 24, 2018 Dispensation granted for Menunketuck Council No. 36 to transport their aprons and jewels to the Branford Masonic Temple for the purpose of holding a joint Stated Assembly with Crawford Council No. 19. The reason for this request was so that the Council could have enough Companions present to hold their Annual Meeting and election of officers. While this request did not come with a thirty days notice of by vote of the Companions, I felt it appropriate to issue this dispensation for the reason stated in the request. Request received from PMPGM Paul L. Chello via telephone May 16, 2018 I received additional requests for dispensations to change the time of Stated Assemblies or permission to hold Special Assemblies, which do not require dispensations. None were granted. I also received a request for a dispensation from Cushing Council No. 4 to move their Annual Meeting to their May 14, 2018 Stated Assembly, because the Annual Grand Lodge Session was on the same day as their April Stated Assembly. After speaking with Right Illustrious Companion Charles Fowler Jr., I was going to grant said dispensation, when the request was removed. No dispensation was granted. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES This is one area where I dropped the ball this year. There are currently eleven openings for Grand Representatives of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah and ten in foreign jurisdictions; Canada West, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Panama, Philippines, Romania and Togo. Any Companion desiring to be the Grand Representative of one of these states or jurisdictions should contact the Most Puissant Grand Master. One thing that I have noticed is that in other jurisdictions an attempt has been made to have one Companion as the Grand Representative for both the Grand Chapter and Grand Council in a sister jurisdiction. As openings occur this arrangement should be considered for Connecticut On request from the Grand Recorder of his jurisdiction I approved the appointment of Companion David A. Bartell Sr. as the Grand Representative to Connecticut near the Grand Council of Michigan. OUT-OF-STATE VISITATIONS I have long held the opinion that when a Companion accepts a Grand line appointment that he commits himself to two obligations; first, and foremost,

24 Page 24 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 to the state activities and secondly, to the visits to sister jurisdictions. Of the two, the instate activities are more important. However, visitations to other states have benefits. The amity created between the two jurisdictions is important and the friendships developed over the years are long-lasting. It is also interesting to learn of the concerns and difficulties of those other jurisdictions as well as observing different practices that could be incorporated in our Councils. This year I was able to attend the Grand Council Sessions in all six New England States as well as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. I had planned to attend the session in Maryland but Masonic commitments in Connecticut forced me to cancel that visit. I also wanted to attend the Ohio Grand Council Session but their schedule was not compatible with mine. Lady A. J. accompanied me on several of these trips at which we were courteously received and enjoyed our visits. In September Lady A. J. and I attended the Northeastern Department Conference at Albany, New York. While this is primarily a Commandery function of Grand Encampment, on Friday afternoon I attended the session provided by the General Grand Council. This session was much different than the previous ones with an emphasis on the benefits of General Grand Council as opposed to what awards they have to offer. Their new Most Puissant Grand Master David Grindle, the former General Grand Recorder, is much more focused than his predecessor, and has a strong desire to spread Cryptic Masonry throughout the world. I have developed a friendship with him that hopefully will continue to grow. IN-STATE VISITATIONS AND ACTIVITIES This year I was received at the DeMolay Grand Conclave, the Annual Grand Lodge Session, the Grand Court of Amaranth and the Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Session. I also marched in the Grand Master s Day Parade. I was not able to attend the Tri-State Festival because of a conflict with the Grand Council Session in Rhode Island, and conflicts with other Masonic events prevented scheduling the Annual York Rite Testimonial Dinner. I also received an invitation to the Grand Assembly of Rainbow but it conflicted with an Order of Malta in New Haven Commandery, and I was not able to attend. I set a goal of making at least two visitations to each of the fourteen Councils. Unfortunately there were too many date conflicts with not only my own Masonic bodies but with other Councils and Chapters so that I could not achieve this goal. I was able to make visits to all but Hamilton Council No. 22. In addition to attending my own two Councils I made a total of twentyseven visitations to other Councils. They are: Wolcott No. 1 Two visits Grand Officers rededicated the Council on their 200 th Anniversary at a February 17 th Table Council. Montgomery No. 2 Four visits Grand Officers rededicated the Council on their 200 th Anniversary at the May 22 nd Stated Assembly.

25 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 25 Cushing No. 4 Two visits Grand Officers rededicated the Council on their 200 th Anniversary at their March 12 th Stated Assembly. Washington No. 6 Two visits Grand Officers rededicated the Council on their 200 th Anniversary at their April 12 th Stated Assembly. Harmony No. 8 Seven visits My primary Council. Columbia No. 9 One visit Visit made at the same time I was inspecting Burning Bush-Washington Chapter No. 6. Jerusalem No. 16 One visit Attended the last Stated Assembly of the Council before consolidation. Paugussett No. 16 One visit December 12 th consecration and dedication of the new Council and installation of officers. Crawford No. 19 Three visits Participated in the Royal Master Degree Buel No. 20 Six visits My affiliated Council Hamilton No. 22 No visitation Suffield No. 23 Two visits Lee No. 25 One visit Adam Sattig No. 35 Two visits Attended the last Stated Assembly before consolidation Menunketuck No. 36 Three visits Participated in the Select Master Degree TWO-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY RE-DEDICATIONS In 1818 Jeremy Ladd Cross, one of the most prolific Masonic organizers, established eleven Royal and Select Masters Councils in Connecticut. Six of those Councils are still active and since February the Grand Council Officers have been re-dedicating them on their Two-hundredth Anniversaries. So far the ceremony has been performed for Wolcott No. 1, Montgomery No. 2, Cushing No 4 and Washington No. 6. The remaining two Councils, Harmony No. 8 and Columbia No. 9, will be re-dedicated in the Fall. In May, 1819, the original eleven Councils formed the Most Puissant Grand Council of Connecticut and that event will be commemorated with a Two-hundredth Anniversary Banquet next May.

26 Page 26 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 TRI-STATE CRYPTIC FESTIVAL This was the year that Connecticut was scheduled to sponsor the Annual Connecticut-Massachusetts-New York Tri-State Cryptic Festival, and I was pleased to see that it would be held here during my year as Most Puissant Grand Master. Last August I met with the officers of the Council of Super Excellent Masters to set a date and location for this event. We settled on Saturday, March 17 th at the Meriden Masonic Temple and notification of this date and place was sent to the other jurisdictions. There were no conflicts reported. In February I learned that the date had been changed to March 24 th in Meriden. This date was in conflict with the Grand Chapter/Council Sessions of Rhode Island, and I requested that the Festival be returned to March 17 th. This was not done, and I was very disappointed that I had to miss the Festival to attend the sessions in Rhode Island. CHARLES LINCOLN TRAVELING BIBLE This year there was a strong competition for the Lincoln Traveling Bible, and I had a hard time arriving at the recipient. Separating out a recipient was going to be difficult, so I decided to go a different route. Early last year the Companions of Jerusalem Council No. 16 of Stratford and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 of Milford realized that it was becoming more and more difficult to keep their Councils functioning and entered into an agreement to surrender their charters and form a new Council, Paugussett No. 16. Therefore, in recognition of their desire to see Cryptic Masonry continuing in the Stratford/Milford area, I have made them the 2018 recipient of the Lincoln Bible. AWARDS This year I had the privilege to present awards to two deserving Companions. Unfortunately, I did not receive any nominations or recommendations from the Councils, so I selected the recipients myself. At the Grand Chapter/Council banquet it was my pleasure to present the Knight of Ish Sodi award to Illustrious Companion Brian E. Beals of Lee Council No. 25. Illustrious Companion Beals has been instrumental in the success of Lee Council No. 25. However, I am more impressed by the service he has given to the youth of Connecticut, most especially DeMolay. After the retirement of Dad Harry Needham, Illustrious Companion Brian assumed the office of Executive Officer in Connecticut. His tireless interest for the Order has caused it to continually grow, and for that reason I decided to present the Knight of Ish Sodi to him this year. The most prestigious award of the Grand Council is the Phillip J. Jones Distinguished Service Award. It was established in 1972 by the Grand Council to be awarded annually for distinguished service to Cryptic Freemasonry. The first recipient was Most Puissant Companion Philip Jones himself. To date there have been forty-four presentations of this award. Currently we have eighteen living recipients. When I surveyed the list of

27 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 27 former recipients, I was struck with the glaring absence of one name, and it was my pleasure this year to correct that omission. It was my pleasure to present the Philip J. Jones Award to Illustrious Companion Gary A. Littlefield of Montgomery Council No. 2. In addition to serving his Council as Recorder, he is also the Illustrious Grand Historian of the Grand Council of Connecticut, and actually, the Grand Historian of several other Masonic bodies. His attention to keeping the history of the Grand Council and his current endeavor of compiling its 200 th Anniversary history for next year makes him a worthy recipient of this award. STATE OF CRYPTIC MASONRY IN CONNECTICUT My year began with fourteen Councils in Connecticut, and with the reorganization of Jerusalem No. 16 and Adam Sattig No. 35 into Paugussett No. 16, it finished with thirteen Councils. On the surface it would appear that this is a negative, but I am sure, in the future it will be considered a positive action. The year also began with a little over 900 Cryptic Masons and will end with a loss of about 50 members, which is about the average losses for the past four years. It does appear that the number of Greetings has increased this year. The actual recapitulation will be presented in the Grand Recorder s Report. I would like to be able to report that all thirteen Councils are active and thriving, but I cannot. At least three Councils are struggling to have nine of their Companions present to open a Stated Assembly. Surprisingly, these same three Councils are able to present an excellent portrayal of the Royal and Select Master Degrees. This is a dichotomy that I do not understand. We have several Councils that still have officers reading the ritual during the opening and closing of the Council. This is an activity that should be discouraged. I do see a light at the end of the tunnel. Two Councils that had been in a struggle mode for several years have appeared to right themselves. One of them, in conjunction with its associated Chapter, has conferred all the Chapter and Council Degrees in the past year, an activity that had not occurred for several years. After serving for many years as Secretary of Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15 and Buel Council No. 20, Most Puissant Companion Andrew G. Weimann II has decided to retire from those positions. He should be commended for his years of service in keeping this Chapter and Council active. I have decided to accept those positions to try and keep the Capitular and Cryptic fires burning in Torrington. This is important in that if Buel Council No. 20 would close, the closest Councils in Connecticut to the New York border would be in Collinsville, Meriden, Milford and Norwalk. Nearly forty percent of the state would be without a Council. I am also concerned about the future of Menunketuck Council No. 36. I visited them three times this year, and they had difficulty opening those Assemblies. They only have twenty-five Companions, have been delinquent in filing their monthly reports and annual returns, and are seriously struggling. A small cadre of Companions have been trying to keep this Council going, but it is becoming harder and harder to see any future for this Council. Last

28 Page 28 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 year I offered my services to try and get their records straightened out, but no request for this assistance was forthcoming. I would strongly suggest that this Council consider merging with Crawford Council No. 19 in Branford, for the betterment of both Councils. There are other concerns. First of all, while all of the Chapters, with the exception of the newly formed Housatonic No. 13, schedule ten Stated Convocations a year, only nine of the thirteen Councils hold ten Stated Assemblies. I would personally like to see all the Councils return to the ten meeting schedule. Secondly, Councils that meet on the same night as Chapters often do not open a Stated Assembly on the night of a Chapter degree. This year I have tried to convince them to open the Council inside of the Chapter meeting. In other words, open the Chapter, go to refreshment, open the Council, do the business, close the Council, return the Chapter to labor and continue that meeting. I have been told that there is no need to go the refreshment before opening the second body and will check that out for clarification. In the case that a Council Degree is being presented, the procedure can be reversed by holding the Chapter meeting inside the Council meeting. This procedure only requires changing the charters and working tools and not the aprons and jewels. Lastly, there is still the perception that the Council is the weak sister of the York Rite. This is partly due to the fact that the Council meetings are often not opened. This can be remedied by using the above procedures. RECOMMENDATIONS I hereby propose the following recommendation for consideration: Review the viability of continuing the York Rite Testimonial Banquet. In recent years the attendance at this dinner has been steadily decreasing, and last year it was not held. The York Rite Coordinating Committee needs to determine if this testimonial should be continued. I would recommend that if they decide to continue holding it, that it should be moved to either July or August to avoid the October/November conflicts. I further recommend that if the testimonial is discontinued, that the James Royal Case Award be presented at the banquet of the Grand Chapter/Council Session. THANK YOUS In closing, I would like to specially recognize the following: Bruce R. Bellmore Thank you for twisting my arm to become a Grand Council Officer. We have worked together for many years in all levels of Masonry, and I have marveled at your expertise with the ritual. If all things go as planned in five years when you are installed as Most Worshipful Grand Master, I will also be installed as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. Charles B. Fowler Jr. Every presiding officer needs a good Secretary or Recorder, and this is especially true for a Grand line. Being a Secretary of

29 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 29 several Masonic bodies, I know what your job entails. Your diligence and attention to detail has allowed the operation of our Grand Council to go smoothly. It was a pleasure to see that you were elevated by the Companions present at the Grand Session to the status of Honorary Past Most Puissant Grand Master; you are certainly entitled to that distinction. I thank you for all the assistance and guidance you have given me this year. Thank you. Charles A. McCollum I don t know how you do all that you do. Lady A. J. and I have enjoyed traveling with you and Lady Beth during your year as Grand Commander. You are now serving as Regional Deputy General Grand Master of the North East-North for the General Grand Council. We have worked together in all phases of Masonry, and I thank you for the good counsel you have always provided me. Martin Ede You served for two years as Most Excellent Grand High Priest and also my Illustrious Grand Conductor. I m sure that when you accepted an appointment to the Grand Chapter line you had no idea you would be presiding for two years. I enjoyed working with you this year and will look for your counsel as I progress up the Grand Chapter line. Our Past Most Puissant Grand Masters You have always been available to give good counsel and at times, to chastise or reprimand. All of the Grand Officers look to you for guidance and assistance, and you are always there to assist us. It will be with great pleasure that I will soon joint your ranks. Connecticut Cryptic Masons I thank you for the courtesies extended to me and my Grand Officers whenever we visited your Councils. There have been times when we have been critical of your operation, but believe me, this was only done to assist you in assuring that your Council will be successful. We really do care about the future success of your Councils. Lady A. J. Kayser Lastly, but certainly not least, you are the love of my life, and I would not have undertaken this journey without your assent. You have backed me in all my activities. We have spent eight years traveling to Grand Sessions all over the East, and most of these trips have been our vacations. I know traveling this year has been very trying for you, and I sincerely appreciate your accompanying me when you could. Thank you for being so understanding. VISITATIONS Clyde W. Kayser II June st -Washington Commandery visit to Bethlehem-Crusader Commandery No White Plains 2 nd -3 rd Connecticut Grand Chapter/Council Session Meriden 5 th Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests - Stratford 6 th Adam Sattig Council No. 35 Milford Fraternal visit 7 th -Halleck Chapter No. 44/ Menunketuck Council No. 36 Madison Fraternal visit 8 th -Rittenhouse Chapter No 11/ Washington Council No. 6 East Norwalk Fraternal visit

30 Page 30 The Most Puissant Grand Council th Baldwin Chapter No. 13 Stratford Fraternal visit 10 th Grand Master s Day - Wallingford th Vermont York Rite Grand Sessions Killington 13 th Harmony Council No. 8 Stated 14 th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Stated Mark Master Mason Degree 15 th Hamilton Commandery No. 5 Stratford - Stated Picnic - Reception for REGC 16 th New Haven Commandery No 2 New Haven - Stated IORC 17 th Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 North Windham Stated 19 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated Awards Night and Strawberry Shortcake Social 20 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated IORC 22 nd Palestine Commandery No. 6 Preston Fraternal visit 25 th Saint John s Sunday Worship Service Stratford August th New York Grand Council Session Rochester th AASR Supreme Council Session Rochester NY September th Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated 8 th -9 th Northeastern Department Conference - Albany 12 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven Stated 14 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15 /Buel Council No. 20 Torrington - Stated 15 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven Stated th New York Grand Commandery - Albany 18 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated 19 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Stated Order of Malta 20 th Washington Chapter No. 30 -/Suffield Council No. 23 Suffield Fraternal visit 22 nd Jerusalem Council No. 16 Stratford Fraternal visit 26 th Trinity Chapter No. 9 /Montgomery Council No. 2 North Windham Fraternal visit th DeValois Commandery No. 16 Vinalhaven ME Weekend gathering October st DeValois Commandery No. 16 Vinalhaven ME Weekend gathering 2 nd Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated Table Lodge 3 rd Adam Sattig Council No. 35 Milford Official visitation 7 th Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 East Hartford Stated 9 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15 Torrington Special 10 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven Stated 11 th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Sandy Hook Fraternal visit 12 th Good Will Chapter No. 112, OES Watertown Stated Official Inspection

31 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page th Massachusetts Grand York Rite Session Mansfield 16 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated 17 th Burning Bush-Washington Chapter No. 6/Columbia Council No. 9 Middletown Chapter Inspection 19 th Hamilton Commandery No. 5 Stratford Stated Knights Patriot Program 20 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven Stated 21 st SRICF/AMD East Hartford 23 rd Buel Council No. 20 Torrington Special 24 th Trinity Chapter No. 9/Montgomery Council No. 2 North Windham Chapter Inspection 25 th Pythagoras Chapter No. 17 East Hartford Fraternal visit 25 th Trinity Commandery No. 3 Norwalk Stated Inspection on OT 27 th Jerusalem Council No. 16 Stratford Stated Last meeting 30 th Knight York Cross of Honour - Norwalk November st Saint John s Commandery No. 11 North Windham Special OT rehearsal 3 rd New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven Special OT rehearsal 6 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated 7 th Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven Stated 8 th Crawford Council No. 19 Branford Stated Fraternal visit 9 th Good Will Chapter No. 112, OES Watertown Stated 10 th Palestine Commandery No. 6 Preston Special - OT rehearsal 14 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven Stated 17 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated 20 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated 21 st Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden Stated Inspection on OT 27 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15/Buel Council No. 20 Torrington Stated 29 th Palestine Commandery No. 6 Preston OT Rehearsal December st New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Special OT rehearsal 4 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Stated Annual Meeting 5 th Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated 7 th Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests - Stratford 8 th Palestine No.6/Saint John s No 11 Commandery Preston Stated - Christmas Observance 10 th Cyrene No.8/Saint Elmo No. 9 Commandery Meriden Special - Christmas Observance 11 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15 Torrington - Special MMM and PM Degrees 12 th Paugussett Council No 16 Milford Stated - Dedication and Installation of Council Officers

32 Page 32 The Most Puissant Grand Council th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Sandy Hook Stated Fraternal visit 14 th Good Will Chapter No. 112, O.E.S. Watertown - Stated Christmas Party 15 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated Christmas Observance 16 th Hamilton Commandery No. 5 Stratford Special - Christmas Observance 18 th Housatonic Chapter No. 13 Milford - Christmas Dinner and Carol Sing 19 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Stated 1700 hours 19 th Washington Commandery No. 1 East Hartford - Stated Christmas Observance January nd Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated 4 th Harmony Lodge No. 42 Waterbury - Stated Flag Ceremony 6 th Hiram Lodge No. 1 New Haven - Special Installation and Flag Ceremony 8 th York Rite College - Rehearsal East Hartford 9 th Harmony Council No 8 New Haven - Stated Select Master Degree 11 th Good Will Chapter No. 112, OES Watertown - Stated 12 th Palestine Commandery No. 6 Preston OT rehearsal 13 th Saint Thomas of Acon Wallingford - Stated Hartog Center 15 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 16 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated 19 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated 20 th Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 East Hartford - Stated 22 nd Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15/Buel Council No. 20 Torrington - Stated MMM Degree 24 th Pulaski Chapter No. 26/Crawford Council No. 19 Branford - Stated Fraternal Visit 25 th Palestine Commandery No. 6 Preston - Stated Inspection on OT 31 st Knight York Cross of Honor Stratford - Stated February st New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated - Annual Conclave 3 rd SRICF/AMD East Hartford 5 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 6 th Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated Mark Master Mason Degree 8 th Good Will Chapter No. 112, OES Watertown - Stated 11 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Special Ladies Appreciation Dinner 13 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven - Stated

33 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated Installation of Officers 17 th Wolcott Council No. 1 East Hartford - Special 200 th Anniversary Table Council 19 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated Fellow Craft Degree 20 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated Annual Meeting 21 st Washington Chapter No. 30/Suffield Council No. 23 Suffield - Stated Suffield RA Degree 24 th Noveum Eborecum Chapel No. 7, ACON Albany NY - Stated 26 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15/Buel Council No. 20 Torrington - Stated 28 th Pythagoras Chapter No. 17 East Hartford - Stated Fraternal visit MEM Degree March nd -3 rd Grand Council of New Jersey Toms River 5 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 6 th Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated 7 th Halleck Chapter No. 44/Menunketuck Council No. 36 Madison Stated Fraternal visit 8-11 th Grand Council of Delaware - Wilmington 12 th Union Chapter No. 7/Cushing Council No. 4 Preston 200 th Council Anniversary 13 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven - Stated 14 th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Sandy Hook - Stated Fraternal visit 16 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated IORC and OM (short) 19 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated Fellow Craft Degree 20 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated Installation of Officers th Grand Council of Rhode Island - Warwick 26 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15/Buel Council No. 20 Torrington - Stated 30 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven - Stated OT Inspection April st Easter Sunrise Service - Masonicare 2 nd Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 3 rd Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated Annual Meeting 5 th Grand Court of Amaranth East Hartford 7 th York Rite College Wallingford - Hartog Center 9th Grand Lodge of Connecticut - Cromwell 10 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven Stated - Annual Meeting 11 th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Stated Sandy Hook - Annual Meeting 12 th Rittenhouse Chapter No. 11/Washington Council No. 6 Stated 200 th Council Anniversary th Grand Commandery of Connecticut Four Points - Wallingford

34 Page 34 The Most Puissant Grand Council th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 17 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated Order of Malta (full-form) 19 th Hamilton Commandery Stratford Stated - Fraternal visit 20 th New Haven Commandery No. 2 New Haven Stated - Order of the Temple 26 th Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter - Farmington th York Rite Grand Sessions of Maine - Portland May st Franklin Chapter No. 2 New Haven - Stated Most Excellent Master Degree 2 nd Halleck No. 44/Menunketuck No. 36 Madison Stated - Fraternal visit 4 th Columbia Chapter No.31 /Lee Council No. 25 Collinsville Stated - Fraternal visit 7 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 8 th Harmony Council No. 8 New Haven - Stated - 9 th Hiram Chapter No. 1 Sandy Hook - Stated 10 th Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15/Buel Council No. 20 Torrington - Stated th New Hampshire Grand York Rite Sessions - Concord 15 th Saint Elmo Commandery No. 9 Meriden - Stated th Pennsylvania Grand Commandery Session - Grantsville 21 st Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Stated 22 nd Trinity Chapter No. 9/ Montgomery Council No. 2 North Windham Stated th Council Anniversary 26 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown - Special Master Mason Degree 28 th Federal Lodge No. 17 Watertown Special Memorial Day Parade 30 th Pulaski Chapter No. 26/ Crawford Council No. 19 Branford Stated - Fraternal visit June nd Connecticut Grand Chapter/Council Session Four Points Hotel - Meriden DEPUTY PUISSANT GRAND MASTER I would like to Thank the Companions for the confidence they have reposed in me, by electing me the Deputy Puissant Grand Master. It has been an honor to serve the companions of this Jurisdiction. I have enjoyed my travels this year both in state and out of state, and always received a warm welcome. I have seen some good work from our councils, but we still have councils that are struggling and failing to open and submit their reports in a timely manner if at all.

35 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 35 While it may be convenient for many of the companions and councils to meet on the same night as the chapter, I have received several reports where the councils decided not to open because of the lateness of the evening. This is unacceptable and should never happen. If the councils know that there is work being done in the chapter that may take up the evening, my suggestion would be to open the council first, do the business required, close the council and then continue to the work of the Chapter, but just deciding not to hold a stated meeting again is unacceptable. One thing that I will be changing or enforcing, should I be elected Most Puissant Grand Master, is that visitation reports, and council inspections be sent to the Deputy Puissant Grand Master, just as they are sent to the King in Chapter. I only received the inspection report for one council this year. So, this begs the question, are our officers making their inspections and visitations? Without these reports, it is hard for us to know the true state of Councils and the work that they are doing. Again I thank the companions for their confidence in me and look forward to serving if so elected. Charles D. O Neill GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK No report received from Companion Joseph Krusienski GRAND TREASURER 5/1/2017 THRU 4/30/2018 Balance in account 5/1/2017 $5, INCOME CMMRF In Per Capita 10, Other Income Sales Transfer from Trustees 0.00 Total Income $10, EXPENSE Annual Assembly 2, Aprons & Jewels Donation - CMMRF Salary-Grand Recorder 2, Salary - Grand Treasurer Gratuity - Grand Organist Insurance 1,822.72

36 Page 36 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Miscellaneous MPGM Travel Allowance 1, Office Equipment Rental Office Supplies Postage Printing & Reproduction Storage Website Tax SS & Medicare & Unemploy YRCC 0.00 Total Expenses $10, Balance in account 04/30/2018 $5, Receipts in excess of expenses $ Charles A. McCollum GRAND RECORDER I am pleased and privileged to offer the tenth report of my second tour of duty as your Grand Recorder. My special thanks to the Recorders of the Constituent Councils for their cooperation and prompt response to my requests for information and their assistance. The monthly reporting from the Constituent Councils continues to improve, and I commend the Recorders for a job well done, and getting the reports to me in a timely manner. My special thanks to Lady Muff who continues to support me in all my endeavors. My thanks also to Associate Grand Recorder William L. Miller II. During the 2017 fiscal year, I received and turned over to the Grand Treasurer the sum of $10, Only a few copies of the 2017 Proceedings were printed in hard copy. Most of the Grand Recorders of other Grand Councils received the Proceedings via , as did Grand Council Officers, Past Most Puissant Grand Masters, Constituent Council Recorders for whom we had an address. Printed copies were sent to those known not to have computers and to the several libraries who maintain copies. Of our now 13 Constituent Councils, all except one submitted their Annual Returns, mostly on time. On 12 December 2017, Jerusalem Council No. 16 and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 consolidated under the name Paugussett Council No. 16. The membership summary which follows shows the previous ten years for comparison purposes. As you can see, we have had a steady decline over that period, and it is obvious that we continue to lose members. Greetings were up but still lower than usual this year, and dimits and NPD continue to be high, so we suffered a net loss of 49. Of our 867 members, 14 are dual

37 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 37 members, and 56 are Fifty Year members or are in the care of Masonicare or other similar institution. Our per capita tax base is now only 797, (a net loss of 45). Membership Changes for Past 10 Years Year Ending Greeted Affil & Reinstate TOTAL ADDS Dimitted Involuntary Deaths TOTAL LOSSES Begin Members Net Change End Members Exemptions * Per Cap Taxable * Dual, 50 Year, MHC. C. B. Fowler, Jr. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD No report received from Companion B. Earl Canfield. GRAND CONDUCTOR My visits to Councils this past year were primarily done in conjunction with my Chapter visitations. The work I saw was good, but there is room for improvement in line with my concerns for the Chapters. As with Chapter, the Companions of the Councils must be proactive in getting the message of the Cryptic degrees out to the Lodges. Often it has been said that the Council is the poor child, or some similar metaphor, of the York Rite. The Companions need to stress the importance of the degrees in the legend of Hiram Abiff and the building of the first and second Temples. The secrets of the Ninth Arch are crucial to the understanding of the Royal Arch and our ritual legend. This coming year is an ideal time to get the message out with our 200 th Anniversary, and we should make sure that at any

38 Page 38 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 public/family dinners our local lodges are invited so that they can see the connection. Councils should be encouraged to meet together for degrees and all members should also be active in their respective Chapters. Councils should also reach out to those Chapters that do not have a Council that meets in their building and encourage all to work in the arches. To those Councils that meet on the same night as their Chapters, careful thought should be given as to how these effectively joint meetings are run. It is hard to say whether we lose or gain attending Companions on these joint nights. The meeting where no degree is being done should be run as quickly as possible with a quick and concise business meeting. As we come to our 200 th Anniversary, we should reconsider membership in the General Grand Council. We are the oldest and original Grand Council, and we should take our rightful place as a member of the General Grand. The concerns that are often brought up are, upon objective reflection, not valid. Membership is voluntary and we in no way lose any of our sovereignty. The General Grand can in no way force us to do anything we do not agree with, and it is clear that this would not be the case anyway. We can keep our historic titles and assume our rightful place as the oldest Grand Council, and if we wish to change perceptions within the General Grand, these changes can only be made from within and not from without. Both we and the General Grand Council will be stronger with our membership. I look forward to continuing to support Cryptic Masonry in our state and spreading the knowledge of the Ninth Arch. Martin Ede GRAND STEWARD It is a pleasure to serve this Grand Council. During the year, I was able to attend eight councils throughout the state, as well as the tri-state festival, and all the Grand Officer meetings. During these travels, I saw many positives as well as several concerns. A big piece of concern is that in too many of our Councils the companions just show up; there is very little thought or planning that goes into what we are doing. I see it with degree work that is conferred without rehearsal and meetings held with no plan or program. It is this lack of effort to plan that drives away candidates and companions. I would strongly encourage all of our Councils to slow down, plan your work and work your plan, provide education and quality. Yes, it takes time and effort but it provides a much better experience for all companions. As the Grand Steward, I was assigned as inspecting officer for the following Councils: Wolcott No. 1 This is a Council that brings in a few new candidates every year and has been capable of doing their own work. Sadly, they are facing the reality of not having a deep bench for their

39 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 39 degree work or for officers. Thankfully, they asked for help to fill holes within the work and were able to provide quality degrees for the candidates. The current officers need to develop newer members in both being able to take parts in the degrees and active as officers. Washington No. 6 While I was unable to inspect Washington Council due to a scheduling conflict, I was able to visit the Council several times throughout the year. Their inspection was completed by Companion Earl Canfield. I can say that this is a Council that has a plan for every candidate, member, and officer. They do quality work, programs, and education. They work their plan and everyone knows what the plan is. They provide education and mentoring for all of the candidates and members. Adam Sattig No. 35 Due to their merger with Jerusalem Council there was no inspection. I continue to see one common thread within all of our Councils; we need to get our new members active and if we don t it is to our own peril. James S. McNeely IV GRAND HISTORIAN The 200 th anniversary of the Grand Council of Connecticut has started. The eleven councils formed by Jeremy Ladd Cross came together in 1819 to form the Grand Council. Cross was authorized to form councils of Select Masters in any state where a Grand Council was not formed. Originally, the councils were named for the town in which they were formed. The 1819 meeting minutes show delegates from Hartford Council #1, Ashford Council #2, Norwich Council #3, New London Council #4, Colchester Council #5, Stamford Council #6, Kent Council #7, New Haven Council #8, Middletown Council #9, Canterbury Council #10 and Newtown Council #11 (mistyped as Newton). Lyman Law was elected to preside with Henry W. Edwards and Talcott Wolcott assisting. The titles of the first three presiding officers were to be Grand Puissant, Deputy Grand Puissant and Grand Thrice Illustrious. An interesting piece of legislation was that there would not be any more councils established in the state than there were chapters of Royal Arch Masons. The legislation was soon eliminated and no limitation was provided for. We urge that the existing councils make appropriate celebration plans for their 200 th anniversary in conjunction with events planned before the celebration of the Grand Council in I thank the Most Puissant Grand Master for his appointment as Grand Historian and look forward to celebrating with all of you, the 200 th anniversary of cryptic masonry in Connecticut. Gary A Littlefield

40 Page 40 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 GRAND TRUSTEES Fidelity Asset Manager Account Number 2BW Balance of funds on May 1, 2017 $151, Disbursement on March 30, 2018 $5, Gain minus disbursements $10, End Balance on April 30, 2018 $161, Note: Disbursement was from the budgeted $8000 set aside for the Bicentennial at the last Annual Meeting. An additional $5000 has been requested, which the Grand Treasurer will move to authorize at this session. Split is 51% Stock, 44%Bonds, and 5% Short Term. Randy S. Stevens, Ch Paul L. Chello William E. Bohman

41 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 41 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS OF THE MPGM In accordance with Section 5 f of the Constitution of the Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut, Most Puissant Grand Master, Companion Clyde W. Kayser II has submitted his report containing his official acts. In reviewing this report for the Cryptic year we found that Companion Kayser has fulfilled all of the requirements of this report. Our committee wishes to thank Companion Kayser for filing his report as timely as circumstances allowed. No further actions were required of this committee. We wish to thank the Most Puissant Grand Master, his Officers and the Members of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters for this opportunity to be of service. Randy S. Stevens, Chair Edward R. Ham Michael E. Seamon COMMITTEE ON 200 TH ANNIVERSARY I would like to thank Most Puissant Grand Master Clyde W. Kasyer, II for my appointment to this committee. The Committee met twice in person and continued to meet via electronic communications. The Committee selected a venue for the Rededication of the Grand Council; the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Meriden. While this was not our first choice as a venue, it will afford convenient lodging for those traveling from out of state. The current plan is to have the rededication of the Grand Council followed by a dinner dance gala. The Committee is currently looking into Bands and DJs for the event on Saturday, May 18, The Committee has also Commissioned a Commemorative jewel to be struck, with two different ribbons attached: the White and Purple to be presented to all Companions greeted in , and the solid purple to be sold to all companions in the jurisdiction, with 50 numbered medals for visiting dignitaries. The cost of the medals is $10, of which we hope to recoup a part with sales of the medals. A deposit of $ has already been paid to the vendor.

42 Page 42 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Charles D. O Neill, Ch B. Earl Canfield James S. McNeely Martin Ede Garry A. Littlefield COMMITTEE ON AUDIT The records of expenditures and receipts of the Grand Council Treasurer for the fiscal year ending March 30, 2018, were reviewed and found accurate and complete. We commend Grand Treasurer Charles A. McCollum for the availability and orderliness of the records for the Committee s review. We the Committee, recommend the acceptance of the Grand Treasurer s Annual Report as presented. James C. Kleinkauf,Ch. Edward R. Ham B. Earl Canfield COMMITTEE ON AWARDS No official meetings of the Awards Committee were convened. Notice was sent in the Opportunities seeking nominations for the Knight of Ish Sodi Award for Meritorious Service and for the Grand Council Philip J. Jones Award for Distinguished Masonic Service. No formal nominations were received. MPGM Kayser submitted the nominations for: Knight of Ish Sodi Award for Meritorious Service

43 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 43 Companion Brian E. Beals of Lee Council No. 25 Grand Council Philip J. Jones Award for Distinguished Masonic Service Companion Gary A. Littlefield of Montgomery Council No. 2. The Grand Council Laws limit the Grand Council Philip J. Jones Award for Distinguished Masonic Service to 1 per year, and the Knight of Ish Sodi Award for Meritorious Service to 1 for every one thousand (1000) members or fraction thereof on the rolls of the Constituent Councils of this Grand Council, except that the Most Puissant Grand Master may authorize one (1) additional award at his discretion. The Grand Council has 865 Companions of record; therefore 2 Knight of Ish Sodi Awards for Meritorious Service are acceptable. The committee unanimously agreed (via ) that the distinguished nominees should be awarded the respective awards and honored at the Grand Council banquet or assembly. Clyde W. Kayser II, Ch Charles D. O Neill Charles B. Fowler, Jr. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET Fiscal Year Ending Taxable Membership on = 797 Income Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Bicentennial 7,000 Per Capita 12,000 10,572 10,104 10,104 11,955 Other Income CMMRF Tranfer fm Trustees 0 5,000 4, ,000 Total Income 15,832 16,646 14,435 10,592 30,355 Expense Annual Assembly 2,400 2,644 2,000 1,580 1,600 Hospitality: 1,000 1,000 1,000 Aprons & Jewels 1, , Bicentennial 16,000 Salary Recorder 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Salary Treasurer Gratuity Organist

44 Page 44 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Insurance 1,300 1,862 1,825 1,823 2,000 Miscellaneous Office Equip Rental Storage Supplies Postage Printing 1,500 1, MPGM Travel Al- 3,720 2,978 3,200 1,254 3,500 YRCC 2, Tax - SS and Medi Tax CMMRF DeMolay Web Page Total Expense 15,832 13,816 14,435 10,140 30,000 RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING BUDGET Be it resolved: That the proposed budget of $30, be adopted. That each Council pay to the Grand Recorder the Per Capita of $15.00 for each member on the rolls on 31 March This is no increase. That the Grand Treasurer is authorized to transfer unexpended funds from one budget expense category to another with permission of the Most Puissant Grand Master. That the Grand Treasurer is authorized after 30 April 2019 to expend funds at the same rate as in this budget until the budget for the next fiscal year shall have been approved. That the amount designated in the budget as MPGM Travel Allowance is intended to reimburse the Most Puissant Grand Master for the cost of visiting the annual assemblies of Grand Councils in the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada, the Northeast Cryptic Conference, and the General Grand Council Triennial. Receipts and other supporting data must be provided to the Grand Recorder to obtain reimbursement at 57 cents per mile for out of state travel. Charles D. O Neill, Ch Charles B. Fowler, Jr Charles A. McCollum Joseph R. Krusienski

45 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 45 COMMITTEE ON BYLAWS During the past year we have received one request for approval of Council By-laws; these were received from Paugussett Council No. 16. This request was made by the merger of Adam Sattig and Jerusalem Councils. The Council will meet in Milford on the second Tuesday of even months, August excepted. We the By-Laws Committee move that these By-Laws be approved for Paugussett Council No. 16 with a change to the spelling of therefore. James McNeely, Chairman Scott Sherrick Darrin Silhavy COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS Grand Council Officers 11 Past Most Puissant Grand Masters 11 Past Thrice Illustrious Masters 41 Thrice Illustrious Masters 9 Thrice Illustrious Master Proxies 1 Deputy Illustrious Masters 6 Deputy Illustrious Master Proxies 2 Illustrious Principal Conductors of the Work 8 Illustrious Principal Conductors of the Work Proxies 1 Total number of voting delegates (not the sum of the above 51 Richard A. Eppler, Ch Martin Ede Darrin D. Silhavy COMMITTEE ON DELINQUENCIES The Committee on Delinquencies thanks Most Puissant Grand Master Clyde W. Kayser for the appointment and congratulates him on the completion of a successful year. The Grand Recorder reports that all required reports have been received from our Councils with the exception of Menunketuck 36, which managed to make only one monthly report during the past year and has not submitted its Annual Returns.

46 Page 46 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 The committee supports and agrees with the recommendation from the Grand Recorder that Menunketuck Council No. 36 be fined the maximum allowable fine ($100). It is understood, at this time, that Menunketuck Council No. 36 has elected and installed a new Recorder. This is the 3rd consecutive year that Menunketuck Council No. 36 has had issue with reports to the Grand Recorder. Suspension of their Charter is something to be considered. Further, the RI Grand Recorder reports only one new member has been greeted in the last 5 years, for a Council that has 25 companions on record. The committee leaves action on the Charter of Menunketuck Council No. 36, as well as encouragement for the Council to consider merging with another Council to the discretion of the MPGM and the Grand Council. Companions, the Committee on Delinquencies relies solely on the information provided by the Grand Recorder. The Grand Recorder has a difficult job, compiling and maintaining information for the Grand Council. With information provided by all the subordinate Councils, late, or no reports makes the job more difficult, and the Grand Recorder should not have to chase down any Council for their reports. Please help the Grand Council help you. B. Earl Canfield, Chairman Scott Sherrick J. Andrew Birdsall COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE Our General Liability policy providing coverage for the York Rite is now written by New Hampshire Insurance Company through our Agent, A.F.S.&V. Premiums paid during the past Capitular year have been $5697. Our agent Dorry Watkins has been monitoring our insurance issues for many years and continues to keep us up to date on any required changes. The Premium is calculated based on the Chapter membership at the beginning of the policy year (1147) and apportioned to the three Grand Bodies based on the proportion of their memberships: Chapter (1147), Council (916) and Commandery (800) to the total (2863). Grand Chapter pays the entire premium and is reimbursed by Grand Council and Grand Commandery. This appears to be an equitable basis for premium calculation as the cost of insurance protection/coverage should reflect the total involved time of individual Brothers/Companions/Sir Knights. The annual premium may be adjusted slightly (usually downward) as total membership numbers change, thus reflecting this reduction in membership. At the request of the Grand Secretary/Recorder, the insurance policy was extended one month, thus changing the annual renewal date of the coverage to May 24. This change makes the provision of membership numbers of the

47 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 47 three bodies easier to arrive at and thus the premium calculation more timely. The premium for the extension was $465. We have received a quotation for the next year of $5836, a relatively small increase over the last year. The Grand Secretary/Recorder and the committee members with the advice of our Insurance Agent, attempt to assure that we have appropriate and adequate coverage at a fair price. Robert G. Fitzgerald Scott Sherrick Vincent A Cowie COMMITTEE ON MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE In accordance with Section 5 f of the Constitution of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut, Most Puissant Grand Master, Companion Clyde W. Kayser II has submitted his report containing his official acts. In reviewing this report for the Cryptic year the following decisions were made: Grand Representatives On request from the Grand Recorder of Michigan MPGM Kayser approved the appointment of Companion David A. Bartell Sr. as the Grand Representative to Connecticut near the Grand Council of Michigan. Dispensations Jerusalem Council No. 6 and Adam Sattig Council No. 35 October 31, 2017 Dispensation issued to allow Jerusalem Council No. 16 and Adam Sattig No. 35 to meet in accordance with the proposed by-laws of Paugussett Council No. 16 (approved by both Councils) until such time as the by-laws are approved by the Grand Council By-laws Committee and voted on at the 2018 Grand Council Session. Stated Assemblies are to be held on the 2 nd Tuesday of even number months at 7:30 PM at the Milford Masonic Temple. This request was voted in the affirmative in both Councils. Due notice of this meeting change is to be sent to all Companions of both Councils. Request received from PMPGM Charles McCollum via October 30, Buel Council No. 20 October 31, 2017 Dispensation granted for Buel Council No. 20 to hold their Stated Assembly on the 4 th Monday of the month concurrently with the Stated Convocation of Cyrus-Meridian Chapter No. 15, with the exception of July and August. This dispensation is to be in effect until such time as the revised by-laws of Buel Council No. 20 are approved by the Grand Council By-laws Committee and voted on at the Grand Council Session. This request was voted in the affirmative by a unanimous ballot. This request is made to resolve a meeting night conflict. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via September 20, 2017

48 Page 48 The Most Puissant Grand Council Harmony Council No. 8 November 20, 2017 Dispensation granted for Harmony Council No. 8 to transport their aprons and jewels to the Milford Masonic Temple for the purpose of holding their December 12, 2017 Stated Assembly at that location. Following a brief business meeting control of the Council will be turned over to the Most Puissant Grand Master who will open a Special Assembly of the Grand Council for the purpose of Constituting and Dedicating Paugussett Council No. 16. This request was unanimously voted in the affirmative at the November 14, 2017 Stated Assembly of the Council. Due notice of this change of venue is to be sent to all Council members. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via November 15, Buel Council No. 20 March 24, 2018 Dispensation granted for Buel Council No. 20 to transport their aprons and jewels to the Log House Restaurant in Winsted, Connecticut for the purpose of holding their April 12, 2018 Stated Assembly. Following a dinner in a tyled room the Assembly will be opened and the Annual Meeting will be held. This request was unanimously voted in the affirmative at the March 18, 2018 Stated Assembly of the Council. Due notice of this change of venue is to be sent to all Council members. Request received from MPGM Clyde Kayser II via March 21, 2018 In each case where a written request for dispensation was made after a vote of the Council at a previous meeting was received, a dispensation was granted. In all cases, the Councils were ordered to provide ample notification to its members of the Dispensation. Each of these dispensations were made in accordance with the Laws and Constitution of the Grand Council. Granting these dispensations is within the prerogatives of the Most Puissant Grand Master. Proposed Legislation The following proposed change to the Constitution was presented to the Committee for review: Constitution of the Grand Council R&SM ARTICLE III ASSEMBLIES SECTION 1. ANNUAL ASSEMBLY. Currently reads: The Annual Assembly of this Grand Council shall be held on the first Saturday of June in each year commencing at Nine O'clock forenoon (9:00 a.m.) in the odd years and One O clock afternoon (1:00 p.m.) in the even years, in the cityor town which may be selected at the previous Annual Assembly of this Grand Council. Change to read as follows: The Annual Assembly of the Grand Council shall be held on a Friday or Saturday in May or June of each year, in conjunction with the annual meetings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut. The specific date, time and place shall be determined by the Committee on York Rite Coordination, except that it may not conflict with the date of the Annual Conclave of another Grand

49 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 49 Commandery in the Northeast Department of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America.. Identical proposed changes have been introduced in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut and the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut. In accordance with Grand Council Rules and Regulations the proposed changes are to be introduced, laid over for next session, where a vote may be held Ȧll other aspects of the report of the Most Puissant Grand Master are also in accord with the requirements of Section 5 f of the Constitution of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut. This committee wishes to thank Most Puissant Grand Master Kayser for his clear and concise report; we recommend the acceptance of his report. No further actions were required of this committee. We wish to thank the Most Puissant Grand Master, his Officers and the Members of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters for this opportunity to be of service. Randy S. Stevens, Chair Paul L. Chello Bruce R. Bellmore Charles B. Fowler, Jr. COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS The nominating committee respectfully recommends the following slate of Officers for the term. MPGM Charles D. O Neill RIDPGM RIGPCW RIGTreas RIGSecy Trustee for 3 years B. Earl Canfield Martin Ede Charles A. McCollum, PMPGM Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Scott T. Sherrick, PMPGM Bruce R. Bellmore, Ch Paul L. Chello J. Andrew Birdsall

50 Page 50 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 COMMITTEE ON RITUAL The ritual committee has submitted a change to the current Select Masters ritual: Current Ritual TIM I will now explain to you the signs, grips and words of this degree. The principal signs are these,,, (See Secret Work) and allude to the penalty of your obligation. On entering a Council of Select Masters or retiring therefrom, you will advance to the Altar and salute the Thrice Illustrious Master with this sign. We have other signs also ( Addl. Sign See Secret Work). These signs allude to the silence, secrecy and darkness in which you should always keep the world without with reference to the existence of the SV. TIM takes Candidate by the grip (See Secret Work). Rise Zabud, and be voluntarily deaf, dumb, and blind to all that you may hear and see in the 9 th arch. This is the grip of a Select Master and the word is (See Secret Work) which signifies Man of My Choice or Select Master. You have now our permission to enter the 9 th Arch. The Grand Masters return to the 9 th arch Proposed Ritual TIM I will now explain to you the signs, grips and words of this degree. The principal signs are these,,, (See Secret Work) and allude to the penalty of your obligation. On entering a Council of Select Masters or retiring therefrom, you will advance to the Altar and salute the Thrice Illustrious Master with this sign. The signs by which you will be enabled to pass the first eight Arches, and in which you were deficient when challenged by the C. G., are as follows: On being asked, "Who comes here?" you reply, "Gm." The Guard then says, Give me the word, sign and token of your entrance. You answer with the sign of Silence, thus. He responds with the sign of Secrecy, thus. The both give the sign of Silence and Darkness, thus. These signs allude to the silence, secrecy and darkness in which you should always keep the world without with reference to the existence of the SV. Reason for the Change: In the degree the Candidate is challenged by the Guard to Give me the word, sign and token of your entrance, however in our current ritual it is never explained what those words, signs and tokens are. The Ritual change was reviewed by the committee and found to be in proper form. The Committee would therefor recommend the approval and adoption of the revised rituals.

51 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 51 Charles D. O Neill, Ch James S. McNeely, IV Charles A. McCollum Richard A. Eppler COMMITTEE ON TRAINING The Committee received no guidance as to what training was desired. In addition, the fullness of the Masonic calendar does not lend itself easily to scheduling a training event. However, as nothing worthwhile is ever easy, we do not use that as an excuse and we continue to believe that this is an area of need and hope to make it happen in the coming year. Charles A. McCollum, Ch Darrin D. Silhavy Bruce Bellmore

52 Page 52 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Returns of Active Councils and Record of Expired Councils Grand Council EIN , Group Exemption No Note: All Councils are recessed in July and August. All Councils meet in the Masonic Hall at the address shown unless otherwise noted. Membership figures are for year ending 31 March Officers listed are those for the year. WOLCOTT 1 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross to work in Hartford on 7 Feb Relocated to East Hartford in Adoniram 14 consolidated on 9 February York Masons Hall, 784 Main Street, East Hartford (no phone) 7:30 pm on 2 nd Tue EIN OFFICERS TIM Michael E. Seamon CG Brian J. Berk DIM Arnold S. Grot COND Robert C. Nordstrom IPCW Eric H. Hoy STEW Edward Varjabedian TRES Robert G. Fitzgerald SENT Charles M. Jewart REC Charles B. Fowler Jr CHAP Michael E. Seamon INT Walter Grube ORG David Söderberg ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS - WOLCOTT 01 David C. Abrames 2005,09,10 William L. Miller II 93,97 Robert G. Fitzgerald 88 Stephen D. Piner 78 Charles B. Fowler Jr 90 Angelo C. Pedrazzini 94,98 Charles M. Jewart 2017 Richard L. Sawyers 2012,13,16 William A. G. Mackey 2006,08 Michael E. Seamon 07 Arthur J. McKinney 73 T. Donovan Scroggs 2011 James S. McNeely IV 2014 Francis G. Way 2015 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS - ADONIRAM 14 Robert W. Ferguson 69 James E. Hammitt 97,08,09 Rodney I. Gray Sr 79 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Roger S. Ather Kenneth A. Barrett Lawrence Becker Samuel G. Blonstein Edward O. Clark Robert W. Ferguson Daniel George A. Norman Johnson Arthur J. McKinney Donald G. Poehnert William F. Seelig, Jr.

53 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 53 MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 113 Greeted: Richard M Balboni Jr, William Stephen Matthews Jr, John Robert Ranney, Deepak Chaitanya Saluru Affiliated: Reinstated: Austin Perry Clark Dimitted: No Lodge: Joseph Edward Brooks, Steven Shoopak No Chapter: NPD: Paige Kristian Howarth, Stephen Hosmere McKay Deceased: Harold Allen Whiting, Carl Lee Edgerton MONTGOMERY 2 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross to work in Ashford on 14 Feb In 1837, granted permission to hold future assemblies as a majority of the members shall determine. In 1839, entered as Woodstock; in 1843 as Pomfret; in 1847 again in Ashford; in 1849, authorized to hold future assemblies at the same place where Warren Chapter shall meet. In 1851 it was at Killingly; in 1862 at Woodstock; in 1863 at Killingly; and in 1881 at Danielson (now Brooklyn). 375 Boston Post Road (Route 6), North Windham 7:30 pm on 4 th Tue in Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May EIN OFFICERS TIM Kenneth W. Marvin CG DIM Richard G. Barrows COND Raymond C. Knieriem IPCW J. Mike Wolf STEW Gregory J. Marsh TRES James W. Currier SENT Paul L. Watson REC Gary A. Littlefield CHAP ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS-MONTGOMERY 2 Richard G. Barrows 2006,07,08 Kenneth W. Marvin Donald F. Gladding 99, ,80,81,83-89,14,15 Gary A. Littlefield J. Mike Wolf 2016,17 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS OLIVE BRANCH 10 Richard G. Barrows 95 Gary A. Littlefield 86,87 James W. Currier 90 William F. Lott 2003,04 William L. Greene 96,97 Frank E. Rich 84,85 Lynn A. Kelsey 98 Gail N. Smith 79,80,83 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Robert D. Hayes Kenneth W. Marvin Richard T. Purchase Gail N. Smith Frank R. Tomlinson

54 Page 54 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 56 Greeted: Greg Jean Messier, Joshua Charles Boisse, Raymond Clifford Knieriem Affiliated: Reinstated: Michael Bryan Dodge No Lodge: No Chap: Dimitted: John Olaf Brandt, Christopher Carrott, Michael Bryan Dodge NPD: Died: Michael Bryan Dodge John William Normington, Frank Warren McNally, Russell Carlton Ehlert MYSTIC 3 Originally established as Franklin Council by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross to work in Norwich on 28 Feb Charter was revoked on 9 May 1839 and restored on 14 May Consolidated on 1 June 1991 with Mystic 29, to be known as Mystic 3 and working in Mystic. The charter of Mystic 3 was surrendered on 7 June 2003 after consolidation with Cushing 4 on 12 May CUSHING 4 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross to work in New London on 7 Mar Charter was revoked on 14 May 1840 and restored 13 May Relocated to Stonington in RT 165, Preston nd Mon (after RA 7:30 pm) EIN OFFICERS TIM Richard L. Allen CG Christopher Janik DIM James M. Haskins COND J. Andrew Birdsall IPCW James J. Bardunias STEW Charles R. Hugh TRES John A. Birdsall SENT Michael J. Tranchida REC John A. Birdsall CHAP William E. Weisert II ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS MYSTIC 3 Lester A. Culver Sr 70,83 Charles C. Maxson 77,99 C. A. Duke 93 Alan K. Spear 76 Ernest T. Howell Jr 43 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS CUSHING 4 Richard L. Allen 2017 Scott A. Daniels Jr 2014,15 John A. Birdsall 94,95 Albert F. Goodwin 81 J. Andrew Birdsall 2004,11,13 James M. Haskins 2006,08-10,12,16 Karl R. Crandall 53 William E. Weisert II 2003

55 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 55 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Leland B. Bishop II Karl R. Crandall Richard Davis John G. Grossomanides Carlton H. Landers, Jr. Richard C. Patterson Fred L. Ruble MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 37 Greeted: Charles R Hugh Affiliated: Reinstated: Dimitted: Leodovico Tolentino Morales, Jonathan Eric Wilson, David Aikens No Lodg: Jordan Lee Davidson No Chap: NPD: Deceased: Ivan William Clark WATROUS 5 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross to work in Colchester on 17 March Charter was revoked 9 May WASHINGTON 6 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 10 Apr 1818 to work in Stamford. Charter was revoked on 9 May 1843 and restored on 9 May Boston Post Road, Darien :30 pm on 2nd Thu EIN OFFICERS TIM Peter R. Smyth CG Adam Odell DIM John A. Amarilios COND Hampton Dais III IPCW James F. B. Wood STEW Alfred D. Stinard TRES Charles A. McCollum SENT Donald W. Sargeant REC Charles A. McCollum CHAP Lloyd R. Sturges Jr ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS - WASHINGTON 06 George J. Cronk 2002,06,08,09 James C. Robinson 87 Richard E. Odell 2015 Michael D. Sabia Jr 2017 James J. Fahy 2010,11 Darrin D. Silhavy 2016 Roland H. Gardner Jr 89 Lloyd R. Sturges, Jr Charles D. O Neill 2007,12 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS - WOOSTER 28 William K. Bell 81 Charles A. McCollum ,09 William R. Deickler 2005,06 Charles D. O Neill 98,99,00,04

56 Page 56 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Wood D. Beeghly Irving Lieff Richard T. Oberg Ronald R. Rumbaugh MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 73 Greeted: Hampton Dais III, Alfred D Stinard Affiliated: Reinstate: Arthur William Davies Dimitted: No Lodge: Pranav Sambamurti, Ronald R Pizzarelli, Rubens Jose Leite, David Bruce Maxwell No Chap: NPD: Deceased: Herbert Ward Hope Jr, Kurt Richard Weimar CROSS 7 Established in Kent by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 27 April Charter was revoked on 9 May HARMONY 8 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 16 Oct 1818 to work in New Haven. 285 Whitney Avenue, New Haven :30 pm on 2nd Tue EIN OFFICERS TIM Martin Ede CG George A. Mudry V DIM Brendan W. McGann COND Earl D. Stamp IPCW Scott R. Atkins STEW TRES Clyde W. Kayser, II SENT Bruce R. Bellmore REC Clyde W. Kayser, II CHAP Clyde W. Kayser, II ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Bruce R. Bellmore 82,83,88 Dennis C. Marden 91,92 Bradley K. Cooney 2009,10 George A. W. Nousiainen 2001,02 Martin Ede 2003,04 John A. Radziunas 2014,16 Douglas A. Gray 94,95 Wilfred C. Rompe, III 2013 Cedric J. Jacobson 2017 Peter M. Sloan 2011,12 Clyde W. Kayser, II 93,96 Raymond G. Tomlinson 97,98 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Carleton V. Erickson

57 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 57 MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 50 Greeted: Scott Russell Atkins, Larry Lee Bowman Jr, Michael James Calderone, Roy Keith Hickok Jr, Keith Alan MacDowall Affiliated: Reinstate: Dimitted: No Chap: No Lodge: NPD: Deceased: Thomas Jeffrey Spears, Nicola Michael Iannone COLUMBIA 9 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 23 Jul 1818 to work in Middletown. Charter was revoked 14 May 1840, restored 14 May 1843, again revoked on 8 May 1876 and restored 13 May Relocated to Haddam in Pleasant Street, Middletown 8:30 pm on 3rd Tue EIN OFFICERS TIM Lloyd Drager CG Raymond E. Moore DIM Stanley T. House COND IPCW STEW Walton B. Schlechtweg TRES Robert N. Jones SENT Alan J. Carlson REC Herbert J. Olson CHAP ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Vincent A. Cowie 97 Herbert J. Olson 2009,15,16 Stanley T. House William D. Passera 96 81,94,95,99,00,04,05 Richard G. Sagan 98,01,02 Robert N. Jones 2006 William J. Svihovec 62 Peter LaBella 2013,14 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Robert P. Carver Frank W. Colton William J. Svihovec MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 30 Greeted: Affiliated: Reinstate: Dimitted: Marc Darren No Lodg: No Chap: Kenneth Wendell Gray III, Glenn Arthur Sticht NPD: Ryan John Brown, James Holt Landry Deceased: Francis Samuel DiStefano

58 Page 58 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 OLIVE BRANCH 10 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 2 Sep 1818 to work in Canterbury. Charter was revoked on 14 May 1840 and restored in Willimantic on 12 May Consolidated with Montgomery 2 on 31 March HIRAM 11 Established by warrant from Jeremy Ladd Cross on 22 Feb 1819 to work in Newtown. Charter was revoked on 10 May ADAMS 12 Chartered by the Grand Council on 13 May 1825 to work in Litchfield. Revoked 14 May TYRIAN 13 Chartered on 13 May 1825 to work in Washington. Revoked 9 May ADONIRAM 14 Chartered on 11 May 1826 to work in Tolland. Revoked 14 May 1840 and restored in Rockville (now Ellington) on 12 May Consolidated into Wolcott 01 in East Hartford on 9 February CLINTON 15 Chartered 11 May 1826 to work in Granby. Revoked 9 May 1839, restored 10 May 1859 and revoked 12 May PAUGUSSETT 16 Chartered as Jerusalem 16 on 15 May 1827 to work in Bridgeport. Revoked 9 May 1839 and restored 12 May Relocated to Stratford. Renamed Paugussett 16 upon consolidation with Adam Sattig 35 on December 12, 2017 and relocated to Milford. 59 Broad Street, Milford :30 pm on 2nd Tue in Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec EIN OFFICERS TIM Richard A. Kassay CG Gary D. Shepard DIM Michael D. Southmayd COND John Mellor IPCW James Whitaker STEW Robert G. Womack TRES Charles A. McCollum SENT REC Charles A. McCollum CHAP Michael K. Skrocki ORG Ernest A. Dubois

59 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 59 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Richard A. Kassay 2017 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Jerusalem 16 LeRoy Beavers 80 Leo H. Lohrman II 85,99 Robert J. Cascone 2007,08 John Mellor 90,91,94,95 Daniel Galloza 2015,16 Anthony Pipitone 96,97 Edward R. Ham Wayne N. Saunders 2002,03 83,84,92,93,04-06,11-13 Allan Savitsky 54 Maurice J. Heim 2009,10 George E. Sears 89 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Adam Sattig 35 Stanley B. Carman 80 Dennis S. McNamara 94 Anthony E. Cirella 98 Thomas R. Richards 70 Frederick N. Chidester 99 Bruce A. Rumford 2002,05,07 Ernest A. Dubois 2006 Robert D. Sherrick 88 Kenneth E. Fears 87 Scott T. Sherrick 95 Robert A. Foster 90 Michael D. Southmayd 2014,15 Robert W. Harriman 2001,03 Frederick A. Traut 96 Kenneth B. Hawkins, Sr 76 Richard V. Travis 85 Stephen T. Hill James Whitaker Jr 2016 Dennis B. Mattison 81 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Irving Lieff Leo H. Lohrman II Hjalmar S. Norell, Jr. Thomas R. Richards John Trantales MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership 174 Greeted: David John Millington, Prez Palmer, Richard Anthony Faustine Jr, Robert Gregory Womack Affiliated: Charles Andrew McCollum, and 81 members from Adam Sattig 35 Reinstated: Christopher Michael Holms, Robert Francis Lutinski Dimitted: Clinton Ionnatti, David Vincent Papp, Maurice Delmont Knox No Lodge: No Chap: NPD: Gregg Nathaniel Sparso, Max Lavit Rosenberg, David Richard Busk, Michael George Nowlin, Don DiNapoli, Derrick Michael Kennedy, Robert Francis Lutinski Deceased: David Frederick Carlson, Warren Edward Drury, Joseph Foster Greene, Donald Ernest Wolter, Robert MacKellar IV, Allan Savitsky, Sherman Lee Fairchild, William Joseph LeVay Jr, Howard Eugene Cole WASHINGTON 17 Chartered on 10 May 1849 to work in Norwalk. Revoked 7 May JERUSALEM 18 Chartered on 10 May 1849 to work in Ridgefield. Revoked 9 May 1866.

60 Page 60 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 CRAWFORD 19 Chartered on 13 May 1852 to work in Fair Haven. Relocated to Northford in the Town of North Branford in 1996 and to Branford in Eades Street, Branford None 7:30 pm on 4 th Wed, except 2 nd Wed Nov, Dec EIN OFFICERS TIM Richard A. Eppler CG Allyn Willner DIM Chester M. Blue IV COND Anthony J. DelGrego IPCW Earl F. Korngiebel Jr STEW Peter T. Cianelli TRES William K. Barr SENT Jack H. Stevens REC William C. Lang CHAP ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS William K. Barr 2004,05 Richard A. Eppler Leonard H. Bucher 85 89,95,01,09,10,13,14,17 James V. Cesario 92 Earl F. Korngiebel Jr02,11,12,15,16 Paul L. Chello 80 Donald E. Robinson 88 Willis E. Copeland Jr 93 Jack H. Stevens 99,07,08 Randy S. Stevens 97 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Richard A. Eppler Clyde L. Noel MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 49 Greeted: John C Ardito, John Celotto, Thomas Laudano Jr Reinstat: Affiliated: Dimitted: Bradley Kent Cooney No Lodg: No Chap: NPD: Charles Edward Fullerton III, Ernest Berrios Cuevas, Ronald Elliott Fish, Michael Jack Kaczynski, Emil Jacob Kleemann, Anthony Joseph Pulcenella Deceased: BUEL 20 Chartered 12 May 1853 to work in Litchfield. Relocated to Torrington in Water St, Torrington No phone 8:00 pm on 2 nd Thu in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov EIN

61 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 61 OFFICERS TIM Ian Jones CG Andrew G. Weimann II DIM Mychael J. Scribner COND Arthur H. Carlstrom IPCW Richard D. Corey STEW Scott A. Rosengrant TRES Jorge Baujin SENT Richard A. Weimann REC Clyde W. Kayser II CHAP Clyde W. Kayser II ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS John J. Badeen 2009,10 Richard D. Cosgrove, Jr 98,99 Danny A. Camp 96,97,02 Leonard F. D'Amico 75 Edward J. Candee 71 Mychael J. Scribner 2016,17 B. Earl Canfield 2014,15 James R. Shaw 2001 Arthur H. Carlstrom Philip H. Sterns 74,75 76,77,80-84,86-92 Andrew G. Weimann II 94,95 Richard D. Corey Charles W. Yohe FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Fridolf J. Rusgaitis Dale E. Sweet MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 48 Greeted: Joseph Michael Albanese Affiliated: Reinstate: Michael Douglas Fraser Jr, Brian V Adams Dimitted: No Lodg: No Chap: NPD: Deceased: Stanley Frost WATERBURY 21 Chartered 12 May 1853 to work in Waterbury. Consolidated with Buel 20 on 6 Jun WASHINGTON 22, PENNELL 23 AND ORIENTAL 24 Three Councils were chartered 11 May 1854 to work in New York City, and later in 1854 formed a Grand Council of New York, thus withdrawing from the rolls of the Grand Council of Connecticut. Their numbers were subsequently re-used by Connecticut. HAMILTON 22 Chartered on 12 May 1857 to work in Meriden. 25 Pleasant Street, Meriden :30 pm on 2 nd Tue EIN

62 Page 62 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 OFFICERS TIM Kristian M. Maiorino CG Christian F. Schunmann DIM Steve J. Chiapppalone COND Jason R. Rieger IPCW Harold A. Elwell STEW Francis Barnes TRES Joseph Krusienski SENT Anthony Maisano III REC John W. Braddock CHAP Richard A. Eppler ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS HAMILTON 22 John W. Braddock 2014,15,16 Joseph R. Krusienski 81 James V. Cesario 2010,11 Delbert A. Little 94-96,2000,08,09 Keith A. Cymbala 82,83 Daniel M. Luft 2017 Richard A. Eppler 2007 Richard I. McKee 77 Sumner E. Hopkins 90,91 Bruce Padula 2012,13 Robert L. Kilgore 86,89 Arthur M. Pugh 87,88 Robert J. Knowles 2002,03 ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS IONIC-DORIC 33 Matthew F. Griffin Bruce V. Thorin 95 Robert E. Miller 74 Roger B. Thorin 90,91 Richard J. Radka 81 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS John P. Arnesen James B. Bossidy Henry A. Dyson Richard H. Groth MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 121 Greeted: Francis Barnes, Dom Basile, William Stirling A Celata, Gabriel John Cologna, Kenneth J Cuccaro, Joseph Alexander Kurcaba, John D Aversa Affiliated: Reinstated Dimitted: Jerold P Cavaliere, Michael F Cavaliere, No Lodge: Joseph Paoli No Chap: Steven Damon, Gordon Hurlbert, Paul Francis Magnotta, Shane Dufresne, NPD: Warren Corson, Ervin Crook, Joseph B Cyr, Ryan Gordon Dubey, Timothy John Hickman, Dale Norman Hicks Deceased: Donald Albert Hammar, Glenn Allan Colby, Attila Jutasy MONROE 23, ST. CLAIR 24 and PONTIAC 25 Three Councils were chartered 12 May 1857 to work in Detroit, St. Clair and Pontiac, Michigan respectively. Later in 1857, these three Councils formed the Grand Council of Michigan, thus removing themselves from the rolls of the Grand Council of Connecticut, which re-used their numbers.

63 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 63 SUFFIELD 23 Chartered on 9 May 1870 to work in Suffield. 150 Bridge Street, Suffield :30 pm 3 rd Wed EIN OFFICERS TIM Thomas A. Duclos CG Dale T. Cunningham DIM Howard Wm. Orr COND Russell L. Scull IPCW Terrence D. Mish STEW Cory R. Rice TRES Mark D. Winne SENT Rohit Sukhram REC Bard C. Teigen CHAP ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Bruce E. Allbee Charles A. Lizotte 2005,06 Brian C. Baeder 2012 Terrence D. Mish Dale T. Cunningham 2015,16 Russell L. Scull C. Thomas Curtis 1973,74 Rohit P. Sukhram 2013,14 Thomas A. Duclos 2017 Bard C. Teigen 76,84-87,91-95,08 Nelson C. Hallas 1975 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Robert M. Haff MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 23 Greeted: Kevin Zorda Affiliated: Reinstated: Dimitted: No Lodge: No Chap: NPD: Deceased: Wallis Hall Sturtevant Jr, John Henry Sniffin, Robert William Hamel ADONIRAM 24 Dispensation was granted in 1856 for a Council to work in Manchester, New Hampshire. Grand Council voted to issue a charter on 12 May 1857 should the dispensation be returned, but it was never received. DORIC 24 Originally Chartered as DORIC 28 on 9 May 1860 to work in New Britain. Consolidated in 1992 with Ionic 33 to be known as Ionic-Doric 33.

64 Page 64 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 LEE 25 Chartered 9 May 1870 to work in Collinsville. Revoked 7 May 1877 and restored 9 May River Road, Collinsville :30 pm on 1st Fri in Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, May EIN OFFICERS TIM Brian E. Beals CG George H. Redford II DIM Michael K. Butteri COND Douglas D. Barnard IPCW Harrison T. Redford STEW Ronald C. Baker TRES Chester I. Russell SENT Gene A. Tracy REC Richard R. Jones CHAP Frederick J. Taft ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Douglas D. Barnard 93,09,13,14,17 Sivert R. Jacobson 92,12 Brian E. Beals 2015 William G. Jeanfavre 2000 William F. Carroll 91 Richard R. Jones 2010,11 Leland D. Cobb Jr 75 Eugene F. Miller 78 Edward D. P. Gross 66 Harrison T. Redford 86,88,03,04 William S. Hart 73 George H. Redford 99 Edmund C. Holcombe Jr 58 Chester I. Russell 98,07,08 Frederick Hudon 63,64 Thomas A. Transue 97 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Edward D. P. Gross, Jr William F. Grunewald Edmund C. Holcombe, Jr Horton W. Holcombe MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership: 68 Greeted: Affiliated: Reinstate: Dimitted: Benjamin Allen Isaacson, Matthew Dobbrow No Lodge: Michael Andrew Hlavna No Chap: NPD: Robert J Parenti, Kenneth Walter Carley, Eric Fleishmann, Ronald D Hall Deceased: Kenneth Edwin Caswell, Gordon Williams Roch UNION 27 Chartered 9 May 1860 to work in Derby. In 1899 began alternating each two years with Ansonia. Returned to Derby in 1909 and changed to Ansonia in Consolidated 22 Oct 1993 with Jerusalem 16. WOOSTER 28 Chartered 9 May 1865 to work in Danbury. Consolidated into Washington 06 in Darien on 7 January 2010.

65 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 65 WEBB 29 Chartered 8 May 1860 to work in Warren, Rhode Island. Joined in the formation of the Grand Council of Rhode Island on 30 October Grand Council of Connecticut released jurisdiction on 8 May MYSTIC 29 Chartered 9 May 1865 to work at Mystic Bridge. A new charter in 1884 made it Mystic River until 1890 when it again appears as Mystic Bridge. In 1891 entered as Mystic. Consolidated on 1 June 1991 with Franklin 3 to work in Mystic as Mystic 3. HOWARD 30 Chartered 8 May 1866 to work in Pawcatuck (Stonington). Revoked 7 May TYRIAN 31 Chartered 12 May 1868 to work in Winsted. Revoked 30 May TEMPLE 32 Chartered 11 May 1896 to work in Southington. Consolidated 12 April 1966 with Hamilton 22. IONIC-DORIC 33 Chartered as Ionic 33 on 11 May 1904 to work in Bristol. Changed name to Ionic-Doric 33 upon consolidation with Doric 24 in Relocated to New Britain in Consolidated with Hamilton 22 on 18 October ORANGE 34 Chartered on 4 June 1919 to work in West Haven. Revoked 30 March ADAM SATTIG 35 Chartered 22 Oct 1949 to work in Milford. Consolidated on December 12, 2017 with Jerusalem 16 to become Paugussett 16.

66 Page 66 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 MENUNKETUCK 36 Chartered 1 Jun 1985 to work in Guilford. Relocated to Madison in Boston Post Road, Madison :30 pm on 1st Wed except Jan, Jun, Dec EIN OFFICERS TIM Jonathan R. Trotta CG Richard DiNardo DIM James C. Kleinkauf COND Donald C. Sause IPCW Paul L. Chello STEW Paul B. Whitman TRES Peter L. Fusco SENT Ronald W. Ferris REC Peter J. Stapleton CHAP Peter J. Alling ORG ACTIVE PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Peter J. Alling 99,00 Donald C. Sause 90,91 Paul L. Chello William Schuck 85 92,93,01,02,05,06,08,10 Peter J. Stapleton 86,07 Matthew R. Dymarczyk 2015,16 Jonathan R. Trotta 2017 James C. Kleinkauf 03,04,09,13,14 FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS Frank W. Colton MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Year End Membership 23 Greeted: Affiliated: Reinstate: Dimit: No Chap: No Lodge: NPD: Deceased: Mark Edward McClenning, Earl John Swan III

67 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 67 ABSTRACT OF RETURNS COUNCIL NO TOTAL START 4/1/ GREETED AFFILIATED & TRANS REINSTATED > TOTAL GAINS DIMITS NPD COUNCIL NO LODGE NO CHAPTER DIED TOTAL LOSSES NET CHANGE END 3/31/ DUAL MEMBERS NET MEMBERS EXMPT EXMPT HOSP TAXABLE

68 Page 68 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut was organized at Hartford on May 18, 1819 as a Grand Council of Select Masters by representatives of eleven Councils - Wolcott 1, Montgomery 2, Franklin 3, Cushing 4, Watrous 5, Washington 6, Cross 7, Harmony 8, Columbia 9, Olive Branch 10, and Hiram 11. MOST PUISSANT GRAND MASTERS The following distinguished Companions have presided over the world s oldest Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters: Lyman Law (4) 1819 Thomas H. Cushing (4) Laban Smith (8) Elizur Goodrich, Jr. (5) 1824 John L. Lewis (9) 1825 Noah A. Phelps (1) 1826 I. W. Crawford (2) Andrew Harris (10) 1831 William H. Ellis (8) Joshua A. Jewett (1) 1834 Horace Goodwin (1) Nahum Flagg (9) Lucius Tyler (3) Benoni A. Shepard (1) David Clark (1) Chauncy Burgess (3) Cyrus Goodell (1) Francois Turner (8) Alexander Hamilton William L. Brewer (3) 1857 George F. Daskam (15) 1858 George Stancliff (9) 1859 Howard B. Ensign (8) 1860 Willis J. Goodsell (1) 1861 William R. Higby (16) James L. Gould (16) Eli S. Quintard (8) 1866 William W. Lee (22) 1867 Stephen T. Bartlett (16) 1868 Edmund Tweedy (28) 1869 Charles W. Stearns (9) Henry W. Coye (14) 1872 I. W. Carpenter (3) 1873 John H. Barlow (27) 1874 Fred H. Waldron (8) 1875 William Freeston (24) 1876 Dwight Phelps (31) 1877 Arthur R Blakeslee (27) 1878 Abram Heaton (16) 1879 John O. Rowland (19) 1880 Chester Tilden (10) 1881 Dwight Waugh (6) 1882 Burton G. Bryan (21) 1883 Alexander Shumway 1884 Job F. Seamans (2) 1885 Frank G. Bassett (27) 1886 James H. Welsh (28) 1887 John P. Weir (22) 1888 Samuel Bassett (27) 1889 George A. Kies (3) 1890 Atherton L. Barnes (9) 1891 Thomas J. Gill (1) 1892 William H. Parmelee 1893 Frank W Trowbridge 1894

69 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 69 I. F. Stidman (24) 1895 Edward E. West (22) 1896 Reuben H. Tucker (27) 1897 Edgar W. Latham (23) 1898 Stephen J. Lyon (25) 1899 Henry O. Canfield (16) 1900 Albert S. Comstock (3) 1901 Joseph S. Stokes (22) 1902 Charles A. Jones (1) 1903 Edward E. Fuller (14) 1904 Charles B. Chapman (3) 1905 John H. Pearce (8) 1906 George E. Melius (16) 1907 Stephen P. Goodsell 1908 Edward J. Pooley (22) 1909 Thomas W. Morgan (1) 1910 Oliver D. L. Burrows 1911 Philip N. Sunderland 1912 Burton H. Strickland 1913 William C. Twombly 1914 William O. Shelley (1) 1915 E. Allen Bidwell (3) 1916 Thomas M. Barnes (16) 1917 Henry H. Bradley (19) 1918 F. Ward DeKlyn (28) 1919 Norman C. Stevens (1) 1920 Edward B. Alling (24) 1921 T. Lurelle Guild (6) 1922 George G. Beers (16) 1923 Daniel H. Gladding (8) 1924 Frederick H. Gerlach 1925 T. Frank Cassidy (1) 1926 Frederick A. Beebe (4) 1927 Arthur H. Parker (24) 1928 Arthur L. Clark (9) 1929 Robert R. Houston (6) 1930 George G. Platt (19) 1931 Charles A. Hallock (28) 1932 Frederick R. Coles (1) 1933 Clarence G. Brooks (4) 1934 Harry E. Scheuy (24) 1935 Willis P. Fraser (33) 1936 William E. Parker (16) 1937 Harry F. Brown (9) 1938 Russell W. Potter (10) 1939 Frederick Marggraff 1940 Philip J. Jones (1) 1941 Lawrence G. Drescher 1942 Samuel C. Cannon (9) 1943 William E. Jackson (22) 1944 Herbert E. Warner (6) 1945 Charles N. Baxter (19) 1946 Joseph M. Hall (28) 1947 William E. Hamner (1) 1948 Frederick W Edgerton 1949 Robert J. Boyce (14) 1950 Edward R. Hunt (16) 1951 Edward M. White (23) 1952 Louis Wenzel (21) 1953 Harold D. Smith (34) 1954 Wolcott S. Bissell (1) 1955 William M. Wyman (3) 1956 Newie S. Rowe (33) 1957 Mathias VanAltena (31) 1958 Ernest F. Lofgren (6) 1959 George R. Schenk (8) 1960 E. Kenneth Wilson (1) 1961 Pierson E. Dolbeare (4) 1962 J. Homer Hawkins (10) 1963 William L. Corves (22) 1964

70 Page 70 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Calvin S. Smith (9) 1965 Edward L. DeAlmo (19) 1966 Irving B. Millen (1) 1967 Robert H. Trask (3) 1968 Lawrence W. Wright (2) 1969 Fred C. Eppler (1) 1970 Henry F. Gerke (6) 1971 Leo H. Lohrman (16,28) 1972 Melvin E. Gibbs (22) 1973 David Wainwright (1) 1974 Stanley H. Steiner (14) 1975 Ralph C. Channel (6) 1976 Lawrence P. Urban (35) 1977 Robert J. Campbell (28) 1978 Gentry J. Cooke, Sr Charles. Lincoln, Sr Charles K. Lynn (14) 1981 Earl J. Fitzpatrick (19) 1982 Arthur B. Maybeckr 1983 Irving W. Wilber (20) 1984 Charles L. Lincoln, Jr 1985 Arthur R. Bossé (14) 1986 Herbert R. Olson (25) 1987 Arthur L. Shumway (8) 1988 William F. Orrell (35) 1989 Richard A. Egner (10) 1990 Thomas M. Maxwell 1991 Wayne Wormstedt (14) 1992 James P. Keaveny (3) 1993 Richard E. Larcom (19) 1994 Robert D. Sherrick (35) 1995 Richard L. Smail (14, Thurman P. Sharples (2) 1997 Richard A. Eppler (19) 1998 Ernest J. Smith (14) 1999 Paul L. Chello (19,36) 2000 Robert L. Hodgson (3) 2001 Sivert R. Jacobson (25) 2002 Randy S. Stevens (19) 2003 Richard G. Barrows 2004 Scott T. Sherrick (35) 2005 Peter J. Stapleton (36) 2006 Raymond Tomlinson (8) 2007 Andrew G. Weimann 2008 Randy S. Stevens (19) 2009 James C. Kleinkauf (36) 2010 Bruce R. Bellmore (08) 2011 Edward R. Ham (16) 2012 Charles A McCollum 2013 Charles A McCollum 2014 Michael E. Seamon (01) 2015 J. Andrew Birdsall (04) 2016 Clyde W Kayser (08,20) 2017

71 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 71 PHILIP J. JONES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Philip J. Jones Distinguished Service Award was established by the Grand Council to be awarded annually for distinguished service to Cryptic Freemasonry. The award consists of a medal accompanied by a citation. The following have received the most prestigious award of the Grand Council of Connecticut: 1972 * Philip J. Jones Wolcott * George R. Schenk Harmony * Irving E. Partridge Wolcott * Wolcott S. Bissell Wolcott * Russell D. Ramette Wolcott * James R. Case Wooster * Arthur F. Simpson Adam Sattig Leo H. Lohrman, II Wooster * Fred C. Eppler Doric * David Wainwright Wolcott * William M. Wyman Franklin * William L. Corves Hamilton * Charles K. Lynn Adoniram * Gentry J. Cooke, Sr. Mystic * Robert J. Campbell Wooster Charles W. Yohe Buel * Carl Schultz, Sr. Columbia * Herbert R. Olson Lee * Richard L. Smail Adoniram * Elmer E. Stone Adoniram * William F. Orrell Adam Sattig * Richard E. Larcom Crawford * Warren J. Dennison Washington # Kenneth W. Marvin Montgomery Arthur R. Bossé Adoniram # John A. Birdsall Cushing * Kenneth A. Wright Crawford # Bard C. Teigen Suffield 23

72 Page 72 The Most Puissant Grand Council # Richard A. Eppler Crawford # Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Wolcott * F. Laurence Lindblad Ionic-Doric * Robert A. Colbourn Crawford Michael Robinson Adoniram * Wesley H. Alexander Crawford * Donald W. Reddick Menunketuck Chester I. Russell Lee Robert D. Sherrick Adam Sattig # Bruce R. Bellmore Franklin # Paul L. Chello Halleck Edward R. Ham Jerusalem # Charles demelo O Neill Washington # Clyde W. Kayser, II Buel # Jack H. Stevens Crawford # James C. Kleinkauf Menunketuck # James S. McNeely IV Wolcott 01 * Deceased + Dimitted # Present at Annual Assembly 2018 Gary Andrew Littlefield Montgomery Council No. 2

73 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 73 GARY ANDREW LITTLEFIELD Gary Andrew Littlefield was born on December in Windham, Connecticut, the son of Theodore Emery Littlefield and Helen Mac Navratil. He was educated in Lebanon Public Schools, attended Western New England College and graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1977 with a B.A. degree in History and Education. His concentration was in political science and American history, especially Connecticut history. While at Western New England, he was a member of Pi Tau Kappa fraternity and was secretary of Delta Chapter for one year. He was a member of the Student Senate, News Editor of WNEK (College Radio Station) and a staffwriter for the "Westerner" the college newspaper. At Eastern Connecticut be was on the Dean's list. After graduation from Eastern he was employed as a substitute teacher for the Windham, Côlchester, Lebanon, and Hebron school system. For three summers he was employed as a toll collector at the Montville Toll Station on the Connecticut Turnpike. For one summer he was employed as an engineering aide/clerk-typist at the Naval Underwater System Center in New London. He attended Computer Processing Institute graduating with a diploma in 1978 in computer programming. He has been employed in various programing positions with the Department of Revenue Services, Connecticut Bank and Trust, Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and Comptech Incorporated. In 1983 he joined the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington where he is employed as a Computer Programer Analyst. Professionally he is a member of DECUS and has attended IA-SCT user conferences relating to financial, student loan, and human resources software in Williamsburg, Virginia; Nashville, Tennessee; Reno, Nevada; Newport Beach, California; and software installation classes in Rochester, New York. He has taken some advanced educational courses at Hartford Graduate Center. He is a member of the Lebanon Historical Society where he was on the Board of Directors and a member of the Membership Committee. He was also a member of the Maine Historical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Maine Genealogical Society, Connecticut Genealogical Society, and the Massachusetts Genealogical Society. As an avid political button collector, he is a member of the J. Doyle Dewitt Political Item Collectors Association. His button collection numbers over 500 pins. In 1968, he was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Willimantic with a group of members of the First Baptist Church of Lebanon since Lebanon did not have a baptistry. He became a Sunday School teacher, Treasurer of the Sunday School, member of three pulpit committees, has served as church moderator, and is currently serving as the church clerk, as a member of the Pastoral Search Committee, and as a Deacon. He is the editor and publisher of the "Bellringer", the church newsletter. He served from 1977 to 1994 as a Justice of the Peace of the town of Lebanon. On October 22, 1994 in Windham, Connecticut, he was united

74 Page 74 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 in marriage to Marcy Lynn Klappholz. They are the parents of son Logan, born in Gary was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Columbia for over 10 years and is currently on the Board of Education. In 1996, he was selected to be a Justice of the Peace from the town of Columbia. He is a former Chairman and currently Treasurer of the Columbia Republican Town Committee. Brother Gary is an active Mason. He was raised on March 23, 1979 in Wooster Lodge No. 10 of Colchester by his father, Theodore Emery Littlefield, who was Worshipful Master at the time. In 1985 he was installed as Worshipful Master by his father. He also served Wooster Lodge as Worshipful Master in 2001 and again as Master for 2002, and in Gary has served as the Lodge Historian since 1986 and has served on the Audit Committee and several other committees of the Lodge. He has also served on the Wooster Masonic Temple Corporation Board of Directors, and for many years he has cochaired the food booth the lodge operates at the Lebanon Fair. He is currently Treasurer of the Lodge. He has served on several Grand Lodge committees including David Wooster Memorial Committee (serving as Chairman twice), Publicity and Public Relations (serving as Co-Chairman and Secretary), Publications, Museum and Library, and Monuments to Past Grand Masters. In 1988, Most Worshipful John Gonsalves appointed him as Associate Grand Historian, and in 1989 he was named Grand Historian by Most Worshipful Gail N. Smith and has served continually since then. Companion Gary is the holder of the Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Companion Gary is a member and Past High Priest (1983, 1984, 1986, and 1988) of Trinity Chapter No. 9, Royal Arch Masons, and is currently the Secretary. He is a member and Past Thrice Illustrious Master (1984 and 1985) of Olive Branch Council No. 10, Royal and Select Masters and is currently Recorder of Montgomery Council No. 2.. He is a member of St John s Commandery No. 11, Knights Templar. He is the Grand Historian of all three of the Grand York Rite Bodies in Connecticut. He is a member of the Anointed High Priests of Connecticut and the Order of the Silver Trowel. In 1991, he was created a Knight of Ish Sodi by the Grand Council R&SM of Connecticut, and in 2002, he was presented with the General Grand Chapter, RAM Intl, Medal in Bronze for Distinguished Masonic Service. In 2018, The Most Puissant Grand Council R&SM of Connecticut honored Companion Littlefield with its prestigious Philip J. Jones Award. Gary is a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Norwich and served as Thrice Potent Master of King Solomon Lodge of Perfection. He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Norwich. A dedicated Historian, he is a member of the Philosophic Lodge of Research, America Lodge of Research, Maine Lodge of Research, South Carolina Lodge of Research, Texas Lodge of Research, the Scottish Rite Research Society, and the Philalethes Society.

75 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 75 His other Masonic affiliations include: Nutmeg Order, Swords of Bunker Hill; Nathan Hale Council, Allied Masonic Degrees where he is a Past Sovereign Master; Connecticut College SRICF; Mohawk Council No. 28, Knight Masons of Connecticut; Connecticut York Rite College No. 17. He is the Secretary of the Actual Past Master s Association of New London County and the Secretary/Treasurer (since 1980) of the Blue Lodge Council of the 8th Masonic District. In 2001 Gary joined Laurel Forest No. 130, Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America. He is a member of Rainbow Court No. 20, Order of Amaranth, and a Past Patron of Radiant Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. He is a member of Sphinx Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a past member of the Public Relations Unit, a member of the Past Master s Club, and a member of the Moslem Shrine Club. As Grand Historian for Grand Lodge, he has published in the monthly Connecticut Freemasons newspaper a Grand Historian s Column keeping the craft informed of the history of Freemasonry here in Connecticut, around the nation, and even around the world. His speaking engagements have carried him throughout the state of Connecticut. He was privileged to represent the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Connecticut at the 200th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in 1991 and at the Bicentennial of Union lodge No. 2, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut (now under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Vermont). Gary has been the historical speaker at David Wooster Day in Danbury since 1988, and he has been invited to be the guest speaker at Lodges all around the state for many years. His speaking engagements also include many non-masonic audiences such as the Sons of the American Revolution, Historical Societies, Sermons at Church, and as speaker at the Lebanon Memorial Day Parade. He is the Grand Lodge representative of Oklahoma near the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, the Grand Royal Arch Chapter representative of Wyoming near the Grand Chapter of Connecticut and the Grand Council representative of Michigan near the Grand Council of Connecticut.

76 Page 76 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 KNIGHT OF ISH SODI MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD The Knight of Ish-Sodi Award was established by the Grand Council to recognize meritorious service to Cryptic Freemasonry. The award consists of a distinctive pin. No more than one may may be awarded annually per thousand members or fraction thereof, plus the Most Puissant Grand Master may make an additional award. Following are the recipients of this honor: 1973 Charles Simonson, Wolcott 1 * Robert Fletcher, Olive Branch 10 * Charles K. Lynn, Adoniram 14 * Edward A. Breed, Mystic 29 * Harold F. Brooks, Orange 34 * 1974 David Wainwright, Wolcott 1 * Grady L. Pearson, Adoniram 14 * Cecil H. Grant, Waterbury 21 * Burton F. Harrington, Lee 25 * Harry C. Walter, Wooster 28 * 1975 Webster Culver, Wolcott 1 * Harold Staiger, Adoniram 14 * John E. Foster, Jerusalem 16 * Robert E. Cushman, Mystic 29 * John Normington, Montgomery 2 * 1976 Lewis E. Miner, Adoniram 14 * Theodore F. Risley, Buel 20 * Robert L. Murray, Mystic 29 * Arthur K. Kandetzki, Orange 34 * Thomas Lauridsen, Adam Sattig 35 * 1977 Burton W. Robinson, Franklin 3 * Edmund H. Smith, Jerusalem 16 * George H. Sackett, Crawford 19 * John S. Patten, Hamilton 22 * Harry Schanck, Washington 6 Millard Manning, Olive Branch 10 * 1978 Arthur J. McKinney, Wolcott 1 John W. Ogden, Washington 6 * Matthew J. Banach, Suffield 23 * Charles P. Winchell, Doric 24 * Carroll F. Lewis, Adam Sattig 35 * 1979 # Kenneth Marvin, Montgomery 2 Roscoe C. German, Buel 20 * Henry A. Phillips, Lee 25 * Russell L. Benjamin, Mystic 29 * Herbert G. Shaw, Orange 34 * 1980 Carl Schultz, Sr., Columbia 9 * Bernard Church, Olive Branch 10 * Thomas W. Blowen, Suffield 23 * William A. Bonney, Doric 24 * Sterling E. Mills, Adam Sattig 35 * 1981 Charles Lincoln, Sr., Wolcott 1 * John E. Knauer, Cushing 4 * Rodney I. Gray, Sr., Adoniram 14 John D. Mutch, Jerusalem 16 * Gunnar Lundquist, Hamilton 22 * 1982 Charles Schroeder, Harmony 8 * Robert A. Colbourn, Crawford 19 * John L. Faulkins, Jerusalem 16 * William S. Hart, Lee 25 F. Laurence Lindblad, Ionic 33 * Thomas F. Peterson, Union 27 * 1983 George LaPut, Sr., Cushing 4 * Melvin F. Boomer, Adoniram 14 * Warren Crane, Buel 20 * Richard E. Larcom, Crawford 19 Bernard T. Wright, Wooster 28 * 1984 Bertil Rahr, Buel 20 * George Hubbard, Adam Sattig 35 *

77 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 77 Albert H. Getchell, Crawford 19 * Sheldon C. Marshall, Wolcott 1 * David McFalls, Hamilton 22 * 1985 Bernard J. Burke, Cushing 4 * Charles W. Phelps, Olive Branch 10 * George Tarket, Jr., Waterbury 21 * Robert E. Giauque, Suffield 23 * Lester A. Culver, Sr., Mystic 29 * 1986 Richard J. Schlayer, Harmony 8 * Herbert Bachelder, Franklin 3 * Dennis L. Elkins, Columbia 9 & Elmer E. Stone, Adoniram 14 * Kenneth B. Watts, Waterbury 21 * 1987 Lawrence Wright, Montgomery 2 * Franklin E. Robinson, Franklin 3 * John G. McKechnie, Mystic 29 * James F. Quarz, Crawford 19 * William Schuck, Menunketuck Martin L. Berkman, Jerusalem 16 * Leland D. Cobb, Lee 25 Gilbert L. Gooden, Franklin 3 * George H. Griffing, Adoniram 14 * Theodore King, Adam Sattig 35 * 1989 Kenneth W. Gray, Jr., Cushing 4 * Wilder J. Greeley, Harmony 8 * Arthur B. Maybeck, Jr., Union 27 * Edward W. Studwell, Mystic 29 * 1990 Harold E. Basson, Franklin 3 * Adrien F. Adam, Jr., Lee 25 * John Goodrich, Sr., Crawford 19 * Mark A D Flores, Mystic 29 % 1991 # Gary Littlefield, Olive Branch 10 Leo H. Lohrman II, Jerusalem 16 Edward Nordstrom, Wolcott 1 * Joseph J. Perno, Adam Sattig 35 * # Bard C. Teigen, Suffield Reginald Abbott, Wolcott 1 * William F. Orrell, Adam Sattig 35 * Donald E. Robinson, Crawford 19 Robert D Sherrick, Adam Sattig # Bruce R. Bellmore, Harmony 8 Arthur R. Bossé, Adoniram 14 % Richard A. Egner, Olive Branch 10 * # Charles B. Fowler Jr, Wolcott 1 John G. Radeach, Crawford Howard R. Baker, Montgomery 2 * George Kelaita, Ionic-Doric 33 * Leroy Oldack Jr, Adam Sattig 35 * Emil G. Olsson Jr, Harmony 8 * Arthur M. Pugh, Hamilton # Paul L. Chello, Crawford 19 Carl J. DelVecchio, Washington 6 * George C. Venter, Harmony 8 * Walter L. Whitman, Adoniram 14 * Kenneth A. Wright, Crawford 19 * 1996 William W. Albert, Lee 25 * Willis E Copeland Jr, Crawford 19 Douglas A. Gray, Harmony 8 Edward R. Ham, Jerusalem 16 Donald C. Murray, Harmony 8 * 1997 Frank W. McNally, Montgomery 2 * Robert L. Hodgson, Mystic 3 * Walton Schlechtweg, Adoniram 14 Edwin F. Dingus, Crawford 19 & Andrew G. Weimann II, Buel Leslie C. Noyes, Adoniram 14 John H. Goodrich, Jr., Crawford 19 # Clyde W. Kayser, II, Buel Thurman Sharples, Montgomery 2 * Wesley H. Alexander, Crawford 19 * # Randy S. Stevens, Crawford 19 Herbert R. Olson, Lee 25 * Frederick A. Traut, Adam Sattig Charles Gyure, Olive Branch 10 *

78 Page 78 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Kenneth N. Hall, Adoniram 14 * John Mellor, Jerusalem 16 Harrison T. Redford, Lee 25 Scott T. Sherrick, Adam Sattig Emil G. Lido, Adoniram 14 * # Jack H. Stevens, Crawford 19 Joseph P. Fagan, Adam Sattig 35 * Donald Sause, Menunketuck James P. Keaveny, Mystic 3 + Charles C. Maxson, Mystic 3 Edward S. Eby, Cushing 4 * Geo. A W Nousiainen, Harmony 8 # Richard Barrows, Olive Branch Charles A. Domin, Cushing 4 * Ernest J. Smith, Adoniram 14 * Mario C. Saccomani, Buel 20 Myron P. Reed, Hamilton 22 M. Neal Rogers, Lee 25 * 2004 James E. Hammitt, Adoniram 14 Danny A. Camp, Buel 20 Robert L. Kilgore, Hamilton 22 Sivert R. Jacobson, Lee Harold H. Tomlinson, Harmony 8 * Sebastian R Gordon, Adoniram 14 * 2006 George J. Cronk, Washington 6 Raymond Tomlinson, Harmony 8 Ernest L. Dimmock Jr, Adoniram 14 * # Charles A. McCollum, Wooster 28 Bruce A. Rumford, Adam Sattig 35 # Peter Stapleton, Menunketuck David C. Abrames, Wolcott 01 Robert J. DiPasquale, Hamilton 22 * # James Kleinkauf, Menunketuck 36 Edward Schoenrock, Adoniram 14 * 2008 # Charles D. O Neill, Wooster 28 # Richard A. Eppler, Crawford 19 # Martin Ede, Harmony Robert G. Fitzgerald, Wolcott 01 # William L. Miller II, Wolcott 01 Robert C. Nordstrom, Wolcott 01 Carl E. Aspland, Buel 20 Jorje Baujin, Buel # William K. Barr, Crawford # Michael E. Seamon, Wolcott 01 Bradley K. Cooney, Harmony 08 Peter M. Sloan, Harmony 08 Delbert A. Little, Hamilton Anthony Pipitone, Jerusalem 16 Leonard H. Bucher, Crawford Richard E. Odell, Washington 06 Richard L. Sawyers, Wolcott Lloyd R. Sturges Jr, Washington # J. Andrew Birdsall, Cushing 04 # David Söderberg, Wolcott 01 # James S. McNeely IV, Wolcott # Michael D. Sabia Jr, 06 # Richard L. Allen, 04 * Deceased % & Dimitted Struck # Present at Annual Assy 2018 Recipient Brian E. Beals Lee Council No. 25

79 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 79 BRIAN EDWARD BEALS Knight of Ish Sodi Brian Edward Beals, a lifelong Bristol resident, was born in Bristol, Connecticut on Sept. 27, 1957 to Douglas and Theresa Beals. He attended Bristol schools and graduated from Bristol Eastern High School in After high school, Brian pursued a career in the food vending industry working alongside his father, Douglas A. Beals, Jr., and his uncle, Jeffrey P. Beals, at Dine-A-Matic in Bristol until it was sold in Brian went on to work in a variety of management roles at other vending companies before he and his longtime friend Ray Frankowski started their own small engine repair business, R&B Repair Services, in The business has served over 1400 customers in 15 years, many of whom have been customers since the beginning. Brian was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout rank of Star. He served Troops No. 4 and 418 of Bristol for several years as Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Chairman. Brian also served Long Rivers Council as a Camporee Coordinator. Brian is a lifelong member of Bristol Baptist Church now Bridge Community Church and a long time volunteer. He has been the church Treasurer since 1993 and has served on the Board of Trustees. Brian just completed a 2 year project serving on the transitional team with 6 other members to merge Bristol Baptist Church and Wolcott Community Bible Church. Brian started his Masonic journey at a young age. He joined the Ephraim Kirby Chapter Order of DeMolay in 1970 at age 13 and held many offices including Master Councilor. He served as Chapter Scribe while he was a Senior DeMolay. He was honored with the Degree of Chevalier on Nov. 12, 1981 and the Legion of Honor on January 7, 2012 and has served as Executive Officer in CT since December 3, Brian was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Franklin Lodge No. 56 on March 5, He served Franklin Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1985 and Frederick Franklin Lodge No. 14 in 2012, and later as Treasurer and Secretary. Brian has been serving as a trustee and as president of the Temple Corporation for Frederick Franklin Lodge No. 14 since Frederick Lodge and Franklin Lodge merged in Brian served the Grand Lodge of Connecticut as Grand Senior Steward in 2013 for Most Worshipful Simon R. LaPlace. He also serves as the coordinator of Grand Lodge Awards, a member of the Committee on Legal Matters and currently also serves as Deputy Grand Treasurer for the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Brian also belongs to Frederica Chapter No. 110, Order of Eastern Star, Columbia Chapter No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, of which he is a Past High Priest, and Lee Council No. 25, Royal & Select Masters where he currently serves as Thrice Illustrious Master. Brian married his lovely wife Karen on Oct. 5, He is the proud father of three sons, Kevin, Shawn and Keith, and two daughters in law, Stephanie and Connie and one grandson Everett born June 28, 2016

80 Page 80 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 JAMES ROYAL CASE AWARD In 1986, the York Rite Coordinating Committee, which is composed of the dais officers of Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery, established the James Royal Case Award for outstanding service to Masonry and to the York Rite in particular. The award is presented each year at the Testimonial Dinner given in honor of the presiding officers of the three Grand York Rite Bodies. Previous recipients of this prestigious award are as follows: James Royal Case * 1986 Louis A. Kaufmann * 2003 Howard R. Baker * 1987 Walter L. Whitman * 2004 Russell L. Benjamin * 1988 James S. Demko 2005 Warren J. Dennison * 1989 Leslie C. Noyes * 2006 Andrew J. Muccianti * 1990 Robert J. Cascone 2007 # Kenneth W. Marvin 1991 Edward Schoenrock * 2008 William A. Bonney Sr Donald E. Robinson 2009 John Radeach * 1993 Irving Lieff 2010 Matthew J. Banach * 1994 James J. Fahy 2011 Arthur H. Carlstrom 1995 Donald C. Sause 2012 Wilder J. Greeley * 1996 Richard E. Odell 2013 Willis E Copeland Jr 1997 # William L. Miller II 2014 Robert S. Johnson 1998 # James A. Backus 2015 Stanley T. House 1999 Charles T. Hall 2016 Edward Nordstrom * 2000 None 2017 Douglas A. Gray 2001 Anthony Pipitone 2002 * Deceased # Present at Annual Assembly

81 CHARLES demelo O NEILL Most Puissant Grand Master

82 Page 82 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 CHARLES DE MELO O NEILL Charles de Melo O Neill was born August 24, 1967 in Portugal. At the age of three his family moved to Camden, New Jersey where they resided until Charles was fourteen, and then moved to Danbury, Connecticut. Charles graduated from Danbury High School in 1985 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University with a Major in French and Math and minor in Education in1989. After Graduation Charles took a sales and training position with INSET Systems, a local software company in Brookfield, Connecticut. This position required Charles to travel extensively being the sales representative for the northwest area of the country. This included Northern California, Oregon, Washington State, Nevada and Arizona. After a few years with the company, Charles was promoted to Marketing Director for their HiJaak product line. With this new position Charles was not required to travel as extensively and was able to become involved in the local Masonic Lodge in Danbury. When the company was sold to a California based Software Company, Charles decided to leave the company not wanting to relocate to California. He took a position as Senior Network Engineer for AMSYS Computer in Ridgefield. While at AMSYS Computer, Charles took on long term consulting, and project management positions for various AMSYS Clients. Charles served for several years as a consulting Manager of Desktop Services for Danbury Hospital in Danbury CT, where he was responsible for the main hospital campus and six off-site locations. He also served as the consulting Director of Information Technology for Advanced Radiology Consultants where he was responsible for overseeing the redesign of the practice s WAN and LAN to integrate RIS, PACS, dictation and voice network systems. In 2003 Charles joined CoActiv Medical, a daughter company of AMSYS, as Director of Client Services, a position he still holds. As the Director of Client Services; Charles oversees a staff responsible for the installation, maintenance, training and support of CoActiv Medical s PACS (Picture Archive and Communications Systems), and its integration into a client s network. Brother O Neill s Masonic career began in Union Lodge No. 40 in Danbury, where he was raised in November He was appointed Junior Steward that year and progressed quickly through the line to Master in 1998 and later again in Working in Ridgefield every day for CoActiv Medical, he also affiliated as a dual member with Jerusalem Lodge No. 49 in 2005, where he served as Master in 2008, and where he currently holds the office of Treasurer. Charles is a Past President of the 2 nd Masonic District Blue Lodge Council and has served as president of the Danbury Masonic Temple Association. He is also a Past President of the Danbury Craftsman Service Club and is a current member of the Jerusalem Lodge Masonic Temple Association. In the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, he has served as Associate Grand Marshal of District 2B from and is a Past Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education.

83 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 83 In the Royal Arch, Companion Charles was exalted in Eureka Chapter No. 23 in Danbury in 1994, where he served as High Priest from and from He affiliated as a dual member with Rittenhouse Chapter No. 11 in 2005 and served as High Priest in Charles has served the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut as Custodian of the Work for District 2 from He received the Order of High Priesthood in For his outstanding support of Royal Arch Masonry he received the General Grand Chapter Medal in Bronze for Outstanding Service in In 2009 Charles was appointed to the line of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut and was elected and installed as Most Excellent Grand High Priest in Companion Charles was greeted in Wooster Council No. 28 in Danbury in 1994, where he served as the Thrice Illustrious Master from 1998 through 2000 and again in He received the Order of the Silver Trowel in He affiliated as a dual member with Washington Council No. 6 in 2005 and has served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 2006 and Companion Charles was created a Knight of Ish Sodi in 2008, and received the Philip J. Jones Award for Distinguished Masonic Service in He was appointed to the Grand Council officer line in 2013 and was elected and installed in 2018 as Most Puissant Grand Master of The Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Connecticut. Sir Knight Charles was knighted in Crusader Commandery No. 10 in Danbury1994, where he served as Eminent Commander from 1998 to He affiliated as a dual member with Stamford-Clinton Commandery No. 3 in 2005, now Trinity Commandery No. 3, and served as Commander from Charles was appointed to the Grand Commandery officer line in 2005 and served the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut as Grand Commander in Brother Charles was invited to join the Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 in 1999, and after serving on the degree teams of the College for several years, Companion Knight Charles was appointed to the officer line of the College in He was elected to receive the Order of the Purple Cross in 2009 and served as the Governor of Connecticut York Rite College in He has been selected for and will be installed as the Grand Governor for Connecticut in August In 2005 Charles became an active member of the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Waterbury, where he has served the Valley as Thrice Potent Master of Doric Lodge of Perfection and as Sovereign Prince of Ionic Council of Princes of Jerusalem. Charles is currently serving as Secretary for the Valley of Waterbury and New Haven. In 2008 Charles was appointed to serve on the board of the Connecticut Children s Dyslexia Center, in Waterbury where he currently serves as Secretary for the Board. Charles was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Valley of Waterbury in 2011, and was coroneted with the 33º and created an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Rochester NY in Charles other Masonic Affiliations include, Mohawk Council No. 28 Knight Masons, Past Knight Crusader of the East of the Knight Crusaders of the Cross of Connecticut, Maine Chapter of Knights Preceptors,

84 Page 84 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Connecticut College of Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis 2010, Nathan Hale Council No 78 Allied Masonic Degrees 2010, Connecticut Priory No. 28, Knights of the York Cross of Honour 2010, Royal Order of Scotland 2010, and Past president of the Connecticut Convention of Anointed High Priests. ACCEPTANCE ADDRESS I first want to thank the Companions for the trust they have reposed in me in electing me Most Puissant Grand Master. It is with deep humility that I take on the leadership of this Grand Council for the ensuing year, historic year for our Grand Council as we celebrate our 200 th Anniversary. Details about our celebration of this historic event will be coming out within the next few months. Companions, we should be proud of our heritage of our Grand Council as well as our constituent Councils, many of which celebrated their 200 th anniversary and were rededicated this past year. Too often, from the reports and visitations that I have made, we tend to give the Council a back seat as I stated in my report. Companions, this needs to stop. Let s all work together this year to show that Cryptic Masonry in Connecticut is alive and well, and that we value the lessons taught us in the Preservation Degrees of the Councils. Remember that the Grand Council is here to serve our local Councils and assist them, so do not hesitate to call upon us, your newly installed officers for any assistance that you may require. I look forward to visiting all the Councils this year, and the opportunity to travel with my good friend Companion James McNeely, GHP, both instate and out of state. Again, I thank the companions for their trust reposed in me, and may God keep everyone safe as you travel home. Charles D. O Neill

85 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 85 GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS With Council Visitation Assignments Most Puissant Grand Master Charles D. O Neill (06) R.I. Deputy Puissant Grand Master B. Earl Canfield (20), Marian R.I. Gr Principal Conductor of the Work ( 9, 20, 36 ) Martin Ede (08) R.I. Grand Treasurer Charles A. McCollum (06), Beth R.I. Grand Recorder ctramrsm@gmail.com Charles B. Fowler, Jr (01), Muff Ill. Grand Captain of the Guard ( 4, 8, 22 ) James S. McNeely, IV (01), Anne Ill. Grand Conductor ( 19, 23, 25 ) Bradley K. Cooney (08), Meg Ill. Grand Steward ( 1, 2, 6, 16 ) Darrin D. Silhavy (06), Donna Ill. Grand Sentinel William E. Weisert II (04) Ill. Grand Marshal Jack H. Stevens (19), Corinne Ill. Grand Chaplain Bruce R. Bellmore (08), Patricia Ill. Grand Organist David Söderberg (01) Ill. Grand Historian Gary A. Littlefield (02), Marcy Ill. Assistant Grand Treasurer Scott T. Sherrick (35), Virginia Ill. Assistant Grand Recorder William L. Miller (01), Lisa

86 Page 86 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Ill. Associate Grand Chaplain William E. Weisert II (04) R.I. Past Deputy Puissant Grand Master Danny A. Camp (20) R.I. Past Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Joseph R. Krusienski (22), Lorraine R.I. Grand Recorder Emeritus Douglas A. Gray (08), Marie GRAND TRUSTEES Term Expires June 2019 William E. Bohman (25), Lisa Term Expires June 2020 Paul L. Chello (19,36), Emily Term Expires June 2021 Randy S. Stevens (19), Sara ACTIVE PAST MOST PUISSANT GRAND MASTERS Leo H. Lohrman II (16,06), Vickie Thomas M. Maxwell, (06), Nancy James P. Keaveny (04), Theresa Edward L. Choate (19, PMIGM Illinois), Lenetta Robert D. Sherrick (35), Anne Richard A. Eppler (19), Ruth Paul L. Chello (19,36), Emily Sivert R. Jacobson (25), Sandra Randy S. Stevens (19), Sara Richard G. Barrows (10) Scott T. Sherrick (35), Virginia Peter J. Stapleton (36), Michele Raymond G. Tomlinson (08), Susan Andrew G. Weimann II (20), Susan Randy S. Stevens (19), Sara James C. Kleinkauf (36), Suzanne Bruce R. Bellmore (08), Patricia Edward R. Ham (16), Annette Charles A. McCollum (06), Beth Charles A. McCollum (06), Beth

87 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page Michael E. Seamon (01), Linda J. Andrew Birdsall (04), Maryann Clyde W. Kayser II (08,20), A.J COMMITTEES Address of the M P Grand Master J. Andrew Birdsall, Ch James C. Kleinkauf Michael E. Seamon Auditing James C. Kleinkauf, Ch Martin Ede Michael E. Seamon Awards Charles D. O Neill, Ch Charles B. Fowler B. Earl Canfield Budget B. Earl Canfield, Ch Charles A. McCollum Charles B. Fowler Martin Ede Bylaws Darrin D. Silhavy, Ch Peter R. Smyth Michael D. Sabia, Jr. Credentials Richard A. Eppler, Ch Martin Ede Darrin D. Silhavy Delinquencies B. Earl Canfield, Ch Martin Ede Scott T. Sherrick Insurance Scott T. Sherrick (R&SM) Vincent Cowie (KT) Robert G. Fitzgerald (RAM) Masonic Jurisprudence Charles A. McCollum, Ch Paul L. Chello Bruce R. Bellmore Necrology Bruce R. Bellmore, Ch Charles B Fowler Jr Randy S. Stevens

88 Page 88 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Nominations Bruce R. Bellmore, Ch Clyde W. Kayser II Paul L. Chello Ritual Charles D. O Neill, Ch James S. McNeely Charles A. McCollum Training Bradley K. Cooney, Ch Bruce R. Bellmore Tri-State Festival Charles A. McCollum, Ch Clyde W. Kayser II Charles D. O Neill York Rite Coordination Charles D. O Neill, Ch Charles B. Fowler Jr. B. Earl Canfield Martin Ede 200 th Anniversary Charles D. O Neill, Ch B. Earl Canfield James S. McNeely IV Gary A. Littlefield Martin Ede

89 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 89 GRAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES JURISDICTION NEAR THERE NEAR CT ATTE ALABAMA Zachary A. Holmes Joseph Albanese - - ALASKA Rodney L. Johnson ARIZONA Daniel W. Criswell ARKANSAS Walter C. Barnhardt CALIFORNIA Daniel J. Kussman Bradley K. Cooney CANADA EAST Charles E. Rutt Donald Robinson CANADA ONT William Boose William Weisert CANADA WEST Peter Devlin COLORADO Mark W. Ralston Danny A. Camp DELAWARE Wayne T. Slack William F. Lott DIST COLUMBIA James W. Golladay John A. Radziunas 56-8 ENGLAND-WALES Peter D. Miles Peter J. Stapleton FLORIDA John F. Wermann Arthur M. Pugh GENERAL GRAND Charles McCollum 78 GEORGIA Jack L. Hepner Anthony E. Cirella GERMANY E. Geppert GREECE HAWAII Does not exchange Representatives IDAHO James L. Curtis ILLINOIS Edward L. Choate Angelo Pedrazzini INDIANA Austin C. Gray, Jr. Clyde W. Kayser, IOWA Tom L. Dean Arthur McKinney ISRAEL ITALY KANSAS John E. Mowen William L. Greene KENTUCKY Daniel L. Coleman Michael B. Dodge LOUISIANA William K. Powell Randy S. Stevens MAINE Randy L. Adams Andrew Weimann MARYLAND Does Not Exchange Leo H. Lohrman II MASSACHUSETTS S. Wesley Lindsey Charles McCollum MICHIGAN David A. Bartell Gary A. Littlefield MINNESOTA Leonard Strobel Sivert R. Jacobson MISSISSIPPI John W. Pepper John O. Brandt MISSOURI Richard J. Holmes Bard C. Teigen MONACO MONTANA Darrel Q. Smith

90 Page 90 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 NEBRASKA Jeffrey Coleman NEVADA Bruce Nelson NEW HAMPSHIRE John B. Clark Bruce R. Bellmore NEW JERSEY John D. Barnes Richard A. Eppler NEW MEXICO William B. Pieper Leonard H. Bucher NEW SO WALES Douglas Grigg NEW YORK Earl L. Tuttle Richard G. Barrows NORTH CAROLINA Dallas Davis Douglas A. Gray NORTH DAKOTA Jeffrey N. Nelson Richard V. Travis OHIO Bobby G. George Paul L. Chello OKLAHOMA Richard C. Dunaway Michael E OREGON Charles K. Olney PANAMA PENNSYLVANIA Charles C. Hoover PHILLIPINES Rudy Ong PORTUGAL Manuel Sacavem Charles C. Maxson RHODE ISLAND Robert J. Allen Peter J. Stapleton ROMANIA SCOTLAND Ian Duncan James S. McNeely 5678 SOUTH CAROLINA Jon Majerus Charles McCollum SOUTH DAKOTA Roland Kleinschmidt Donald C. Sause TENNESSEE S. Wayne Elder TEXAS Dan W. Turner Thomas Maxwell TOGO UTAH Daniel L. Ladig VERMONT Bruce R. Howard Charles C. Maxson VIRGINIA Nelson C. Trinkle Vincent A. Cowie 678 WASHINGTON Jerry E. Whitney Charles B. Fowler WISCONSIN Ray Tomlinson WYOMING Edward R. Ham present at 2014 Annual Assembly present at 2015 Annual Assembly 6 7 present at 2016 Annual Assembly present at 2017 Annual Assembly 8 present at 2018 Annual Assembly

91 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 91 GRAND RECORDERS Note: For current contact information, see the individual Grand Council website which may be accessed via ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA CANADA EAST CANADA ONTARIO CANADA WEST COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE DIST OF COLUMBIA ENGLAND & WALES FLORIDA FRANCE GENERAL GRAND GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA ISRAEL ITALY KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN Hiram O. Williams Jr David A. Hunt George Weil Royce H. Taylor Philip A. Hardiman John R. Dollimount Richard B. Allgood Edward R Wilson Robert W. Gregory Charles B. Fowler Jr Mark E. Irwin Carroll J. Collins John Brackley Howard H. Gardner Alain Bailleul Bryan D. Bechler Wade C. Smith Carsten Rinne Spyros Doukas Gerhart W. Walch David A. Grindle Dick J. Carroll Charles D. Wood Jr Rusty L. Hill Menachem Rotstein Francesco Mancuso Allan D. Jackson James H. King, Jr Ed L. Horton Thomas A. Emery Vernon Huebschman S. Wesley Lindsey Anthony M. Chamberlin

92 Page 92 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONACO MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PANAMA PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES PORTUGAL RHODE ISLAND ROMANIA SCOTLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS TOGO UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WISCONSIN WYOMING Monte M. Miller Floyd Tomas Jones Russell S. Hanson Bernard Saglia Roger E. Cathel Bruce T. Anderson Russell M. Wilde Dennis A. Sheridan C. K. Leverett Dennis R. Detrow Tony Wise Charles M. Roberts Robert A. Schafer Merle L. Huhner Bobby G. Campbell Gary A. Davis Dalvin L. Hollaway Ruben J. Levy Douglas D. Crum Evaristo Leviste Jose Diogo John A. Lawson III Dragos Boranda Grahame J. Smith Johnnie T. Morris George E. Bauder Rick Hoover Orvill L. O Neill Kao Pitassa Charles E. Warren Sr Bruce R. Howard Clyde M. Perry Floyd L. Snyder Gary J. Parker Kenneth M. Badget

93 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 93 Connecticut Council of Super Excellent Masters The Council met at 1 pm on March 24, 2018 at the Meriden Masonic Hall, 112 East Main Street, Meriden CT in connection with the Tri-State Festival. CT conferred the Super Excellent degree with the following cast: Organist Class Marshal Reader Secretary Gedeliah 1st Keeper 2nd Keeper 3rd Keeper Herald Zedekiah Johillus Coniah Seriah Sons Hannaniah Jeremiah Joab Nebuchadnezzar Executioner Nebuzaradan Exekiel David Soderberg J. Andrew Birdsall Joseph R. Krusienski Giovanni DiPaola Kristian Maiorino Louis W. Santos James C. Kleinkauf John Mellor J. Mike Wolf Bradley K. Cooney Steven J. Chaippalone Richard A. Eppler Michael E. Seamon Bruce Padula Anthony Maisano Michael Sabia Paul L. Chello Daniel M. Luft Randy S. Stevens Peter Stapleton Christian Schunmann James McNeely There were 17 candidates including 5 from Connecticut Richard M. Balboni Jr Wolcott 01 John R. Ranney Wolcott 01 Raymond C. Knieriem Montgomery 02 Francis Barnes Hamilton 22 Joseph Kurcaba Hamilton 22

94 Page 94 The Most Puissant Grand Council 2018 Officers elected for 2018: Thrice Illustrious Master Charles A. McCollum Recorder Richard A. Eppler Deputy Illustrious Master Joseph R. Krusienski Illustrious Principal Conductor James Kleinkauf Grand Council Officers recognized: Michael E. Seamon Past MPGM J. Andrew Birdsall Past MPGM Richard A. Eppler Past MPGM Joseph R. Krusienski R.I. Grand Principal Conductor Charles B. Fowler Jr R.I. Grand Recorder James S. McNeely Ill. Grand Steward Steven Chiappalone Ill. Grand Marshal David Soderberg Ill. Grand Organist Attest: Richard A. Eppler, Recorder

95 2018 Royal & Select Masters of Connecticut Page 95 Connecticut Council of Anointed Kings ( The Order of the Silver Trowel ) ANNUAL ASSEMBLY The Annual Assembly of the Connecticut Council of Anointed Kings was held in the apartments of Jerusalem Council No. 16 at the Masonic Hall in Stratford CT on Wednesday, May 30, OFFICERS PRESENT Thrice Illustrious King T.I. Prince of the West T.I. Prince of the South T.I. Scribe-Treasurer T.I. Chaplain T.I. Prince of the Court T.I. Steward T.I. Sentinel Robert L. Kilgore Leonard H. Bucher Clyde W. Kayser II Richard A. Eppler Michael E. Seamon Charles D. O Neill, p.t. B. Earl Canfield Bard C. Teigen, p.t. Following a supper served by Lassies Catering, the Assembly was opened in form by Thrice Illustrious King Robert L. Kilgore at 7:30 PM. Prayer was offered by Thrice Illustrious Chaplain Michael E. Seamon, and all joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. There were approximately 18 Companions present, all of whom were welcomed by the Thrice Illustrious King. The Scribe-Treasurer presented three (3) proposals for new membership. Upon unanimous vote, the following Companions were elected to receive the degree of Thrice Illustrious Master (Order of the Silver Trowel) Ian Jones 20 Kristian Maiorino 22 Peter Smyth 6 The Companions above were present to receive the degree of Thrice Illustrious Master, which was then conferred in full dramatic form on them by the following Ritual Cast: Prologue Richard A. Eppler Adonijah Richard A. Eppler Joab Martin Ede Abiathar Robert D. Sherrick Zadok Bard C. Teigen Beniaih Michael E. Seamon Nathan Richard G. Barrows King s Messenger John Mellor Adoniram Edward R. Ham Ahiah Anthony Pipitone Abijah Richard A. Eppler Solomon (Exemplar) Kristian Maiorino King David Bruce R. Bellmore Director (acting) Richard A. Eppler