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2013 Proceedings of the

York Rite Grand Bodies

Of Freemasonry

Of

OKLAHOMA

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 26, 2103

Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 26, 2013

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma City, April 27, 2013

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MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Craft Masons:

Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.L), “in the year of light.” Royal Arch Masons: Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel. Anno Inventionis (A.L.),” in the year of discovery.” Order of High Priesthood:

Date from the year of blessing of Abram by the High Priest Melchizedek, Anno Benefacionis (A.B.), “in the year of blessing.”

Royal and Select Masters: Date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A.Dep.), “in the year of deposit.” Knight Templar: Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinis (A.O.), “ in the year of the Order. Scottish Rite: Same as Ancient Craft, except that the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), “in the year of the world.”

RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

Ancient Craft Masons: Add 4,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 4,000 = 6004. Royal Arch Masons: Add 530 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 530 = 2534. Order of High Priesthood: Add 1,913 Years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004plus 1,913 = 3917. Royal and Select Masters: Add 1,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 1,000 = 3004. Knights Templar: Subtract 1,118 years from the Common Era: Thus, 2004 minus 1,118 = 886. Scottish Rite: Add 3,760 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 3,760 = 5764.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

PRIOR TO GRAND PROCEEDINGS

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City April 26, 2013

The Past Grand High Priest’s Association held its annual breakfast meeting at 6:30 a.m., April 26, 2013, at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Oklahoma City, with thirteen members and one guest present. President James Smyrl welcomed the members and guest and called on David Ray for the invocation. Following the pledge of allegiance, a breakfast was enjoyed. The minutes of last year’s meeting were approved as printed in the Proceedings. RARA pins were presented to M.·.E.·. Companions Glenn Kinsley and Timothy Israel. The financial report was presented and approved following the audit committee report. The association approved the following budget: C. L. Stuckey, $110.00 honorarium; RARA, $1,000.00; Rainbow for Girls, $2,000.00; and DeMolay, $2,000.00 and the expense of the breakfast. The Job’s Daughters has not presented us with a leadership program for the girls and no money is budgeted for them this current year. The secretary read thank you letters from the DeMolay Association and Rainbow for Girls. He also reviewed the year’s financials and investment portifolio. The meeting was then adjourned. Charles L. Stuckey Secretary

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

ASSETS AND FUND EQUITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2013

CASH: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City Account No. 55-1192 $ 6,753.22 INVESTMENTS: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City Account No. 65267 @ 2.96% 5,000.00 Wells Fargo, Ponca City, Account No. 4995-7445 Maturity Value NAV Cash $ 820.46 Goldman Sachs Group @ 6.125%, 2-15-33 5,000.00 5,841.40

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Total Bonds and Cash 6,661.86 Quantity First Trust Specialty F.&F. Opportunities Fund 300 2,340.00 Gubelli Utility Trust 718 4,422.88 ISHARES Trust S&P USPFD Stock Index 1,914 75,832.68 Centurylink Inc. 443 17,330.16 Gubelli Utility Trust RTS 720 27.00 Vangard Natural Resources 212 5,512.00 Total Equities 105,464.72 Total Assets $123,879.80 Estimated Income for 2013 - $7,800.00 Total Assets – 1/1/2012 $116,777.19

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S ASSOCIATION CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cash on deposit, RCB Pioneer, Ponca City, OK – January 1, 2012 $ 4,489.15

DEPOSITS: Checking Account Interest $ 5.57 RCB Pioneer CD Interest 148.40 Wells Fargo Bond Interest & Dividends 7,220.10 $7,374,07 DISBURSEMENTS: Charles L. Stuckey 110.00 Rainbow 2,000.00 RARA 1,000.00 DeMolay 2,000.00 Total Disbursements 5,110.00 Cash on Deposit, RCB Pioneer Ponca City, OK – December 31, 2012 $ 6,753.22

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IN MEMORY OF

OUR BELOVED

COMPANIONS

AND SIR KNIGHTS

Who have touched His hand

And

Risen to the glory of God

during the past year.

DIVINE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE

TO HONOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE YORK RITE MASONIC BODIES OF OKLAHOMA

124th Annual Convocation

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

119th Annual Assembly Grand Council of Cryptic Masons

118th Annual Conclave

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

April 25, 2013 Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel

Airport

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Services were conducted by Companion James R. Taylor, Jr., E. Grand Chaplain

Companion Andrew B. Palmer, Acting Illustrious Grand Chaplain Sir Knight Truman Burns, E. Grand Prelate

With LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES:

by Companion Robert R. Rolseth, Most Excellent Grand High Priest

Companion William H. Pearce, Most Illustrious Grand Master Sir Knight Mark A. Critchfield, Right Eminent Grand Commander

Necrology Report

During this closing York Rite year “the allotted course on earth” ended for forty-six of our Companions and Sir Knights. Included are Companions and Sir Knights: NAME DoD YR Body GRAND OFFICER Gene D. Harper 18-Jan-12 Ardmore Perry E. Goth, Jr. 23-Jul-12 Bartlesville Jim W. Mahan 13-Aug-12 Bartlesville PGIM Russell C. Cox 08-May-12 Bartlesville James A. Hoover 05-May-12 Elk City, Altus Chap & Council Harvey H. McQuiggan 19-Mar-12 Elk City, Altus Chap & Council Paul M. Mahar 05-May-12 Guthrie Ray A. Fugate 1-Apr-12 Guthrie Robert B. Earl 03-Dec-12 Guthrie G. Mark Ekiss 04-Oct-12 Guthrie Robert B. Brooks 03-Dec-12 Guthrie Don C. Fevurly 15-May-12 Guthrie Jack L. Sterett 05-Mar-12 Lawton Joseph C. Tannehill 19-Apr-12 McAlester Virgil A. Peacock 00-00-98 McAlester Robert A. Hood 14-Jul-12 Midwest City J. R. Holdridge 10-Jan-12 Muskogee Howard R. Sheets 10-Jan-12 Muskogee William L. Bibb, Jr. 20-Jan-12 Muskogee J. B. Williams 10-Dec-09 Muskogee Danny R. Tracy 14-Jan-12 Muskogee Armel H. Walden 15-Aug-12 Muskogee Samuel D. Scott 18-Apr-12 Muskogee Jimmy R. Eskew 27-Aug-12 Muskogee Clinton Oaks 00-00-08 Muskogee Michael S. Christie 12-Dec-11 Norman Ronald L. Johnson 16-May-12 Norman Paul D. Ryan 27-Feb-12 Norman Clifford E. Moore 01-Aug-10 OKC Clifford V. Penney 28-Jun-11 OKC Kelly W. Dennis 30-Jul-12 Ponca City Isaac H. Pelts 26-Nov-12 Ponca City

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Joe F. Blair 4-Jul-12 Stillwater John C. Shanklin 18-Feb-13 Stillwater, Drumright, Guthrie, OK No. 3 PGHP & PGC Willis L. Emerson 22-Apr-12 Tulsa & Okmulgee Com PGC Alan W. Tubbs 30-May-12 Tulsa Billy D. Moss 29-Apr-12 Tulsa Morgan W. Browning 15-Jun-12 Tulsa Kenneth R. Elmore 02-Jul-12 Tulsa Winston S. Mobley 03-Jan-12 Tulsa Richard H. Jackson 04-Feb-12 Tulsa Lloyd A. Parker, Sr. 09-Aug-12 Tulsa Don L. Tyndall 21-Aug-12 Tulsa Dewey A. Coldiron 08-May-12 Woodward, Guymon Chap & Council Norman L. Wildman 11-Jul-12 Woodward

Robert Portwood Tulsa Offering – Proceeds split between the Royal Arch Research Assistance, Cryptic Masons Medical Research, and Knight Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage

BENEDICTION: Truman Burns

JOINT BANQUET ACTIVITIES 26 April 2013

The following Companions, Sir Knights, and Ladies were honored during the banquet ceremonies and other events noted as follows: Joseph Samuel Murrow award was presented to Robert D. Cundiff, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101. General Grand Chapter Bronze Medal award was presented to Anthony W. Keck, Tulsa Chapter No. 52. General Grand Council Adult Leadership award was presented to Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No.59. General Grand Council Cryptic Mason of the Year award was presented to James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill Council No. 59. Lady of the Council awards were presented to Yvonne Sheppard, Diane Logan, and Vicki King. Work and Tactics Committee announced and presented awards to the Commanderies winning Class A , Class A inspected as Class B, and Class B inspections. These were Trinity Commandery No. 20, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, and Capitol HIll Commandery No.53 respectively.

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Knights Templar Cross of Honor award was presented to Jay A. Wall, Guthrie Commandery No. 1. Knight Commander of the Temple Award was presented to Richard C. Dunaway, St. John's Commandery No. 8, Calvary Commandery No. 26, and Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42, and Mark A. Critchfield, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, and Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42. Lady of the Temple Award was presented to Judy Dixon, Del City, OK Our scholarship winners, in attendance, were recognized and thanked for coming. A short talk and slide presentation was presented by John Launius, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Claremore, who was the recipient of the 2013 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Sir Knight James N. Rossi presented trophies to the Commanderies with the most donations per member and the most donations overall. Both went to Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53

Companion Robert R. Rolseth was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand High Priest. Companion James H. Pearce was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Illustrious Master. Sir Knight Mark A. Critchfield was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Commander.

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GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THIRD ANNUAL CONVOCATION

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

APRIL 26TH

A.D. 2013 A.I. 2543

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013 CAPITULAR YEAR

Robert R. Rolseth (52) Marilyn Most Excellent Grand High Priest 7818 N. 154th E. Ave. Owasso, OK. 74055 918-272-5239 (H) [email protected] Donald G. Jones (24) Jean Right Excellent Grand King 700 NE 122nd St #4604 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 405-513-4544 [email protected] Robert G. Davis (14) Sharon Right Excellent Grand Scribe 411 E. Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 405-282-1281 [email protected] Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) [email protected]

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) REGrand Captain of the Host 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 405-427-3388 [email protected]

Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) Mandi E Grand Principal Sojourner 1107 SW 24th St Moore, OK 72170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







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Curtis K. Schuermann (1) Dawn E Grand Royal Arch Captain 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 [email protected]

Glen D. Swain (60) Lana (Kay) E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil PO Box 324 Olustee, OK 73560-0324 580-648-2346 [email protected]

Gary A. Odendahl (14) Judith E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 338744 E 840 Rd Carney, OK 74832-9660 405-865-3036 (H) [email protected]

Daniel D. Hanttula (103) Nancy E Grand Master of the 1st Veil 2013 Hallbrooke Dr Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6538 [email protected]

Kent M. Israel (50) Dana E Grand Sentinel 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448 [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage E Grand Chaplain 128 W 135th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 918-396-9809 [email protected]







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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

OF OKLAHOMA

One Hundred Twenty Fourth Annual Convocation

Held In The

Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel


April 26, 2013

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ROBERT R. ROLSETH

GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2012-13

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ROBERT RICHARD ROLSETH GRAND HIGH PRIEST

2012-2013

Most excellent Companion Rolseth, born September 25, 1962 in Elmhurst, Illinois; first born to Shirley and Richard Rolseth. The family moved to West Chicago, Illinois in 1968, where he graduated High School. Upon graduation, Robert attended Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, where he successfully completed his coursework to obtain his FAA Airframe and Power Plant license. He worked for Allen Aircraft Radio Corporation for 5 years in Elk Grove Village, IL, and then moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1989 to work for American Airlines. In 1990, Robert and his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Michalczyk, were married in West Chicago, Illinois, then moved to Owasso, Oklahoma. They are the parents of 3 beautiful daughters: Rebecca, who is a junior at the University of Tulsa, majoring in Graphic Art, Alexandra, who is a senior at Owasso High School and plans to pursue a degree in computer programming, and Melissa, who is a freshman at Owasso High School. Brother Rolseth was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason April, 1997 in Owasso Masonic Lodge 545, AF&AM of Owasso, Oklahoma and served as Worshipful Master in 2001. Companion Rolseth was exalted to a Royal Arch Mason on January, 1998 and served as Excellent High Priest in 2007 for Tulsa Chapter No. 52. He is a member of the Order of the High Priesthood. On April 28, 2012, Companion Rolseth was elected to the office of Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. Companion Rolseth received the degrees of Royal and Select Master in Tulsa Council No. 22, Royal and Select Masters (Cryptic Masons) February, 1998. He served as Illustrious Master of Tulsa Council No. 22 in 2005. He is a member of the Sword and Trowel of Oklahoma. Sir Knight Rolseth received the orders of Christian Knighthood in Trinity Commandery No. 20 in January, 1998. He served as Eminent Commander of Trinity Commandery No. 20 in 2009. He is a member of the Past Commanders Association and a life sponsor of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Our distinguished companion and Sir Knight was accepted as a member of Oklahoma Priory No.9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor in 2012. He accepted an invitation to become a member of the Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in 2009. He is also a member of the Sovereign York Rite College, the Knight Masons of Oklahoma, Akdar Shrine, Philalethes Society, the Oklahoma College of Societas Rosicrusiana, Tulsa Scottish Rite, and the Allied Masonic Degrees. He is currently serving as Secretary of the Owasso Masonic Lodge No. 545, Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection at the Tulsa Scottish Rite and an active Member of the Owasso Band Patrons Association.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS

DISTRICT 1 Kent Israel Guymon Chapter No.70 624 Ellsworth Ave. Elk City Chapter No.50

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Yukon, OK 73099 Woodward Chapter No.72 918-914-1448

DISTRICT 2 Glen D. Swain Lawton Chapter No.44 PO Box 324 Altus Chapter No. 60 Olustee, OK 73560 Lindsay (U.D.) 580-648-2346

DISTRICT 3 Gary A. Odendahl Stillwater Chapter No. 14 33874 E 840 Rd Bartlesville No. 55 Carney, OK 74832 Olivet Chapter No. 25 405-865-3036

DISTRICT 4 Curtis K. Schuermann Tulsa Chapter No. 52 22949 County Rd 554 Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 918-422-4196

DISTRICT 5 Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Capitol Hill No. 101 1107 SW 24th St. Norman No. 24 Moore, OK 73170-7464 Veritas No. 103 405-759-3016

DISTRICT 6 Dan Hanttula Guthrie No. 6 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Cyrus No. 7 Norman, OK 73071 Cimarron Valley No. 81 405-321-6538

DISTRICT 7 David Williams Indian No. 1 PO Box 1207 Texoma No. 28 Colbert, OK 74733 Ardmore No. 60 903-814-3819

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2012-2013

STANDING COMMITTEES

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ESTABLISHED BY CONSTITUTION, LAW, OR RESOLUTION

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) William D. Bowie, Jr. (24) - 37729 Highway 9, Tecumseh, OK 74873-5142 (405-598-3394) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388)

CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) James H. Ellis (55) – 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-6339) Harvey Kaylor (60) – 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-492-5304)

CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

FINANCE Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2010-12 (Council) Curtis Gimlin - 6225 E. 78th Place, Tulsa, OK 74136 (918-742-2228) 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

JURISPRUDENCE

Ron Carr (25) - 3001 El Camino, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-8689) ALL PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

TRIENNIAL

Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

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YORK RITE COORDINATION 2012 - E. David Snyder (25) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6913) 2013 - John E. King (60) – 1128 N. Lee, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-0892) 2014 - Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION 2012 - Neal D. Leech Kenneth D. Buckley, President 2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis, Secretary 2014 - Kenneth D. Buckley

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) F. Craig Bowman (52) – 8812 N. 176th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-9755)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2012-15 - David A. Ray (24) - 1302 Cambridge Dr., Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533)

MEMBERSHIP

Robert G. Davis (14) - Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Steve Singleton (14) - N.C. REGION - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) Robert Portwood (52) - N.E. REGION - PO Box 1091, Claremore, OK 74618 (918-398-3071) Robert Padgett (1) - S.E. REGION - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 Ed Becerra (44) - S.C. REGION - 10263 HWY 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) John L. Logan (72) - WESTERN REGION - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

MURROW AWARD

Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281)

BRONZE MEDAL- MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Robert R. Rolseth (52) - Chmn - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281)

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NECROLOGY James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

OK MASON

Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281)

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION 2012-13 James E. Smyrl (52) - 1st VP - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 1st VP - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804)

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE L. Erik Stuckey (25) - Chmn - 703 W. 35th PL., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Jay Hall (52) - 16030 S. Main, Sapulpa, OK 74066

YOUTH AMBASSADOR Troy E. Shipman (1) Chmn – 205 Blair Ave., Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-320-5132) Jim Mahan (55) - 1306 W. 155th Pl. N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Patrick Couch (52) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054)

WEBMASTER

Guy Brigman (60) - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) e-mail: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 711 S. Laird, Mooreland, OK 74852 (580-994-5488)

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH James P. Cleveland (7) - 1405 Pine Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-8028 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (101) - 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

COMMITTEE ON PLACE

Trasen Akers (101) - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654)

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) John E. King (60) – 1128 N. Lee, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-0892) Michael E. Hampton (25) - 900 S. Rock Cliff Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2648)

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA At The One Hundred Twenty Fourth Annual

Convocation Held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 26, 2013

There being a constitutional number of Chapters represented to form a quorum, the One-

Hundred-Twenty Fourth Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma was opened in due form at the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma at 8:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2013, with Companion Robert R. Rolseth, ME Grand High Priest, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places: Most Excellent Grand High Priest................................................ Robert R. Rolseth Right Excellent Grand King................................................……... Donald G. Jones Right Excellent Grand Scribe.................................................….. Robert G. Davis Right Excellent Grand Treasurer..........................................…… Elwood M. Isaacs Right Excellent Grand Secretary…………….………………..…... Gary A. Davis Right Excellent Grand Capt Of Host............……....................…. Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Excellent Grand Principle Sojourner............................................ Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain..………............................... Curtis K. Schuermann Excellent Grand Master Of The 3rd Veil....................................... Glen D. Swain Excellent Grand Master Of The 2nd Veil……………………................……. Gary A. Odendahl Excellent Grand Master Of The 1st Veil........................................ Daniel D. Hanttula Excellent Grand Sentinel....................…………………………….. Kent M Israel Excellent Grand Chaplin............................................................... James R. Taylor, Jr.

The Grand Chapter was opened in full form by the Officers, the flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by the Grand Chaplain, James R. Taylor, Jr.. All the Officers were present The Grand High Priest appointed Companions Timothy Israel, John King, and Ronald Carr as tellers.

Distinguished members were asked to retire and the following were introduced and

received in proper form: Companions Tommy F. Chapman, ME Grand High Priest of the

Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Texas and Past MI Grand Master of the Grand Council C.M. of

Texas, Timothy M. LaVergne, Sr., VE Past Grand High Priest and MI Grand Master Grand Council C.M. of Texas, Maverick Bolen, Grand Historian/Photographer, York Rite Bodies of Kansas, George West, Representing the Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M.

of Colorado, James H. Hodge, RE General Grand Scribe and Representative for Edmund

D. Harrison, ME General Grand High Preist, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., Int'l, Gerhardt Krawitz, Illustrious Grand Steward, Grand Council C.M. of Texas, E. William Whittaker, Grand Representative of OK near New York and Past Grand Illustrious Master,

Grand Council C.M. of New York, Milton S, "Sid" Roberts, RP General Grand Deputy Grand Master, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons Int'l, Sir Knight H. Wayne Rector, Asst.

Grand Lecturer, and RE Grand Commander, Grand Commandery K.T. of Kansas, Sir Knight Larry Tucker, Grand Recorder, Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A., and

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personal representative of the Sir Knight David D. Goodwin, ME Grand Master Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A., Joe R. Manning, Jr., Sovereign Grand Inspector

General, Southern Jurisdiction, Oklahoma, and Past Grand Masters of Oklahoma, MW Joe

R. Manning, Jr., MW Bobby L. Laws, MW Gary A. Davis, MW Robert T. Shipe, and

MW Charles L. Stuckey.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT Charles L. Stuckey 1975-76 Kenneth D. Buckley 1981-82 Elwood M. Isaacs 1996-97 David A. Ray 1997-98 Newell K. Barker 2003-04 James E. Smyrl 2005-06 Bobby L. Carter 2006-07 Glenn H. Kinsley 2007-08 Timothy P. Israel 2008-09 Donnie G. Higginbotham 2009-10 Ronald L. Carr 2010-11 John E. King 2011-12 The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed all the above Past Grand High Priests and thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT

Timothy Israel - District No. 1 Glen D. Swain - District No. 2 Gary A. Odendahl - District No. 3 Curtis Schuermann - District No. 4 Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. - District No. 5 Dan Hanttula - District No. 6 David Williams - District No. 7 The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. No comments.

CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS REPRESENTED The Grand High Priest requested a roll call of the Constituent Chapters. He extended to them a cordial welcome. Out of 19 Chapters, 16 were represented by the High Priest, King, or Scribe. They are as follows: Indian No. 1 Muskogee No. 3 Guthrie No. 6 Cyrus No. 7 Ardmore No. 11 Stillwater No. 14 Norman No. 24 Olivet No. 25 Lawton No. 44 Elk City No. 50 Tulsa No. 52 Altus No. 60 Woodward No. 72 Cimarron Valley No. 81 Capitol Hill No. 101 Veritas No. 103

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APPROVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THIRD ANNUAL CONVOCATION

A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings. Motion prevailed.

ADDRESS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST 124TH GRAND SESSION

To the Officers, Members, and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, welcome to this our 124th Annual Convocation. To our Distinguished Guests and Visitors, it is my honor to have you in our presence, and I hope your visit has been enjoyable thus far and thank you for attending Our Grand Sessions. I would like to take this moment to offer my greetings and congratulations to Most Illustrious Companion Bill Pearce, the Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma and to Right Eminent Sir Knight Mark Critchfield, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Oklahoma. Our paths have crossed several times while traveling around this Great State of Oklahoma, and it has been rewarding and a pleasure to share some of the same experiences with these fine men. To our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brad Rickleman, I offer a very special welcome. Most Worshipful, Companion, and Sir Knight Rickleman has been instrumental in the promotion of York Rite Masonry and has allowed us the opportunity to have our York Rite promotional booth set up and manned during the Senior & Junior Warden retreat this past year. I look forward to working with him in the future and offer my support to aid and assist wherever it is needed. To the Grand Chapter Officers, it has been a privilege to have served with such a fine line of Gentlemen, Brothers, and Companions. I offer nothing but encouragement and the continued exchange of ideas to the success of this our Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. Dispensations Jul 9 Allow Veritas Chapter to temporarily move Charter to Norman to hold special meeting. Jul 16 Allow Norman to temporarily move Charter and hold special meeting on Aug 11, 2012 at Lindsay. Oct 18 Allow Tulsa to move the date of their elections to Nov 19 in lieu of Dec 17. Visitations and Travel Apr 23, 2012 I started my Travels this year with a visit to Indian No. 1 at McAlester. Before the meeting we attended the wake/viewing to pay our last respect to Companion Joseph C. Tannehill, who four years earlier was presented the Bronze Medal. On our return, I opened the Chapter in ample form and presented the Murrow and Bronze Medal awards to Companions Mike Sexton and Monty Hendrix who were unable to attend our Grand Sessions. Apr 28 I attended the Opening Ceremonies at the McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest. I

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spent the rest of the weekend assisting with the book sales for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. May 3 I traveled to Altus Chapter No. 60 for my official visit where the Chapter was opened in ritualistic form and I was received, the first Chapter and later to find out the only Chapter that incorporated music into the opening, wonderful addition. May 5 I attended All Masonic Day in Guthrie and was acknowledged as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in the York College. May 10 I traveled to Guthrie Chapter No. 6 for my official visit where the Chapter was opened in ritualistic form and I was received as the Grand High Priest. Discussions were had as to the conferral of the Mark and Past Master degrees in the next month. May 12 I traveled to Guthrie to assist with book sales with the Oklahoma Lodge of Research at the Grand Masters Chance to Advance Class. May 16 I traveled to Muskogee Chapter No. 6 for my official visit. They opened on the Council that night but I was introduced and allowed to speak on the behalf of the Grand Chapter. Discussion was had relating to the upcoming field day to be held in Elk City in June. May 19 I traveled to Drumright where I received my KYCH and later attended the Red Cross of Constantine Meeting. May 24 I flew to Woodward with Companions Curt Schuermann and M:. I:. G. M. Jim Mahon. This was my official visit to Woodward Chapter No. 72 where we celebrated with them their 100 Year Anniversary. I was joined out there by Right Excellent Companion Don Jones, Grand King. The Chapter was opened ritualistically, and we were received. Unfortunately this was the last time that Companion Jim and I traveled together as he was taken to that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens a few months later. May 27 Attended the Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly in Norman, where I was acknowledged as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons and presented a check on the behalf of the Past Grand High Priest Association. June 1 I attended Jobs Daughters State Rally in Tulsa where I was acknowledged as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. June 11 I traveled to Ardmore for my official visit. Attendance at this meeting was nearly triple of what it was a year earlier. We had a very lively discussion, and I very much enjoyed their participation. There were discussions of reviving their degree team for the Most Excellent Master degree. I left there feeling encouraged that they were not going to let the degree team fall apart after the passing of one of its members. June 14 I traveled to Guthrie Chapter No. 6 with a candidate from Tulsa, who received the Mark and Past Master degrees. Very good degrees were conferred by Right Eminent Mark Critchfield and the Companions from Guthrie. June 15 - 16 I traveled to Elk City for the James C. Taylor Memorial York Rite field day. At the two day event 15 candidates received all the degrees and Orders of

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the York Rite. This was a very memorable event and I would like to see it continue in the memory of this most beloved and dedicated Sir Knight. Oklahoma York Rite will never be the same without him. June 23 I traveled to Guthrie to participate in the All Masonic Day State meeting to honor M V Joe R. Manning Jr. Father Murrow Council conferred St.

Lawrence The Martyr, McMillan conferred the Excellent Master, Paul T. Million conferred the Grand Tiler of Solomon, and M W Carson Scott from Arkansas conferred The Royal Ark Mariner degrees. After lunch M V Joe R. Manning Jr. constituted James C, Taylor Council in Elk City.

June 27 I traveled to Oklahoma City to attend their Commandery meeting. The Companion/Sir Knight elected to the position of Excellent High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Commander had submitted his resignation to the York Rite bodies. The resignation was accepted in the Commandery, but per the General Laws of this Grand Chapter his resignation was not accepted. June 30 I attended the first Quarterly meeting of the Grand York Rite Bodies in OKC Lodge No. 36, where discussions were had as to the Grand Masters field day to be held in September. July 7 I traveled to Oklahoma City to Brittan Lodge and attended the quarterly meeting of the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. July 14 I traveled to Stillwater and attended the DeMolay Conclave where a check was presented on behalf of the Past Grand High Priest Association. July 16 I made my official visit to my home Chapter, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, where I was presented my Grand High Priest Apron. I will always be grateful to my Companions in Tulsa for this beautiful Apron and will wear it proudly. Thank you. July 28 I traveled to Oklahoma City and attended the Red Cross of Constantine Triad. July 30 I traveled to the Tulsa York Rite Bodies who sponsored a “Friends of the York Rite” dinner where after dinner I made a presentation to area Master Masons who were interested in learning more about the York Rite. Several petitions were handed out. Aug 4 I attended the Senior Warden & Junior Warden retreat and spent a couple of hours with our membership booth Chairman James Rossi. I also assisted with book sales for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. Aug 8 I traveled to Stillwater Chapter No. 14 for my official visit. The Chapter was opened ritualistically, and I was received with honors. This was a special visit for me as I was introduced by the Deputy Grand Master, Brad Rickleman, with Steve Singleton, Grand Secretary in attendance, and serving as Captain of the Host for this meeting was none other than Companion Jack Shanklin, who offered directions to the Companions on how to properly receive Grand Officers. This was a most enjoyable visit for me. Aug 11 I traveled to Lindsay Oklahoma to assist in a Chapter and Council field day, unfortunately they canceled the event the night before and failed to contact anyone. Lindsay was operating with a Chapter Charter U. D., but

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the failure of this event shows they are not ready to proceed at this time. Aug 16 I attended the funeral service of Most Illustrious Grand Master Jim Mahan who was killed in an automobile accident. Aug 18 I traveled to Midwest City for the Past High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Master, and the Past Commander degree conferrals. Aug 28 I attended the Red Cross of Constantine Triad meeting in Oklahoma City. Sep 4 I traveled to Lawton for my official visit to Chapter No. 44. They opened on the Council and declared the Chapter opened for business purposes only, where I was officially received. What was most impressive about this visit was that they opened the Council ritualistically with no outside assistance. There are but a few in the state who have done such a fine job, and they should be commended for this. Sep 7 I traveled to Norman to make my official visit to Veritas Chapter No. 103. They opened ritualistically and I was officially received. This was a very unique visit and very enjoyable. This is the only Traditional Observance Chapter in the State, and with the officers dressed in Tuxedo and white gloves it was most impressive. Sep 8 I traveled to Drumright to attend the second quarterly meeting of the Grand York Rite. Final plans were put in place for the Grand Masters field day to be held in Muskogee on Saturday September 22. Sep 12 I traveled to Oklahoma City for my official visit to Cyrus Chapter No. 7. They opened ritualistically, and I was officially received. A couple of months earlier the Excellent High Priest had offered up his resignation which I refused to accept. I used this opportunity to explain my actions. This was well received with peace and harmony prevailing. Sep 13-15 I traveled to Dallas to attend the Southwest/South Central Conference. Sep 22 I traveled to Muskogee to participate in the Grand Masters field day. 26 candidates received all the Degrees and Orders of the York Rite. Sep 29-30 I traveled to Guthrie to attend the Opening Ceremonies at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest. I spent the rest of the weekend assisting with book sales for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. Oct 2 I flew to Elk City with Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain, Curt Schuermann and Most Illustrious Grand Master Bill Pearce for our official visit. Elk City Chapter No. 50 was opened ritualistically, and I was officially received. This is a special group of Companions who work hard at everything they do, another fine example of what it means to be a Mason. Oct 6 I traveled to Tulsa and attended Daylight Lodge No 542 where I made a York Rite presentation to the members present. I handed out a few petitions and even received a couple back, filled out, with cash in hand. Oct6-9 I traveled to Waco, Texas and attended the Texas Grand Session. I attended the Chapter and Council Grand Sessions as well as the KYCH investiture and the Memorial service and Banquet. This was a first rate operation held in the Grand Lodge building and was most impressive. I look forward to visiting them again in the future. Oct 13-14 I traveled to Tulsa to attend opening ceremonies of the Tulsa Scottish Rite

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Reunion and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest. Oct 17 I traveled to Drumright for my official visit to Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81. They opened the Chapter ritualistically and I was officially received. This was a most enjoyable visit. Oct19-20 I traveled to Guthrie to attend the Tri-State degrees held at the Scottish Rite Temple. Oct 24 Traveled to Claremore and attended Will Rogers Lodge where I made a York Rite presentation to the craft. Oct 25 I traveled to Colbert for my official visit to Texoma Chapter No. 28. This is probably the smallest Chapter in the state, but almost all were in attendance and they opened ritualistically and I was officially received. This Chapter for its size is very active, and of all the Chapters I visited they are only one of two that have asked for help in learning the ritual. With a little help this Chapter has a great potential to become one of the premiere Chapters in the State. Oct 27-28 I traveled to McAlester to attend the opening ceremonies of the McAlester Scottish Rite and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest. I spent the rest of the weekend selling books for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. Nov 3 I traveled to Guthrie for All Masonic Day where I was acknowledged as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. Nov 4 I traveled to Claremore for the Grand Lodge dedication at the Will Rogers Museum. Nov 8 I traveled to Norman for my official visit to Norman Chapter No. 24. They opened ritualistically and I was officially received. I thanked them for their efforts for assisting with the degree work and traveling to Lindsay for a field day that was cancelled. They were reimbursed for the cost associated with dispensation to move their Charter for the event. Nov 9-11 I traveled to Guthrie to attend Grand Lodge. I was formally received and offered a seat in the Grand East, and after lunch had the opportunity to bring greetings to Grand Master Randy Rogers and address the craft. On Saturday night I was part of the Knight Templar escort for Grand Master elect Brad Rickleman, and on Sunday attended his apron presentation. Nov 13 I traveled to Ponca City for my official visit to Olivet Chapter No. 25. They opened ritualistically and I was offically received. There were several things that impressed me with my visit to Ponca City. First and foremost everyone was in suit and tie and very professional. So many Lodges and Chapters have lost this formal touch, call me old school but when the Bible is opened on the Alter and we ask for God’s grace, there is nothing more important than to show that due respect from a creature to his creator. Nov 15 I traveled to Bartlesville for my official visit to Chapter No. 55. The Chapter was opened ritualistically and I was officially received. They are a small group of the most dedicated men to all of Freemasonry. Nov 16 I traveled to Midwest City for my official visit to Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101. The Chapter was opened ritualistically and I was officially received. I

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was greeted by some of the finest men in the fraternity and rest assured they will be around for a long time. Nov 17 I traveled to Wagner to attend the Red Cross of Constantine meeting at Western Hills. Nov 26 I traveled to McAlester for my official visit to Indian Chapter No. 1. The Chapter was opened ritualistically and I was officially received. The Companions were very receptive and we had a long discussion as to York Rite and the Chapter in particular and I very much enjoyed my visit with them. Nov 29 I traveled to Beggs Masonic Lodge No. 319 as the guest speaker for District 23 where I made a York Rite presentation. Dec 8 I installed the Officers of Tulsa Chapter No. 52 Dec 17 I traveled to McAlester and Installed the Officers of Indian Chapter No. 1 Jan 8, 2013 I traveled to Okmulgee for official visit, the Chapter was not opened and they had not had a meeting since May 2012. Reports were not filled with the Grand Secretary since that date and there was no contact made with their secretary. The secretary had quit and failed to notify anyone of his resignation. Jan 16 I traveled to Muskogee and Installed the Officers of Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Jan 21 I traveled to Tulsa and assisted in the conferral of the Mark Master and Past Master degrees. Jan. 31 I traveled to Beggs Masonic Lodge No. 319 to speak at their District meeting. I spoke on membership development in the Masonic fraternity. Feb 2 I traveled to Oklahoma Lodge No. 36, home of Cyrus Chapter No.7, and attended the spring field day. This was a very good day for the York Rite of Oklahoma as we were expecting 20-30 candidates. In total we had 53 candidates participate in the event and extra seats had to be brought in to seat everyone. What a problem to have. Feb 18 I traveled to Tulsa and assisted in the conferral of the Most Excellent Master degree. Mar 12 I traveled back to Muskogee to discuss options as to the disposition of Okmulgee York Rite bodies. Discussion was had as to finding a new secretary, consolidation, or dissolving of the property and assets of the bodies. Mar 15 I traveled to Midwest City to attend the inspection of Capitol Hill’s Commandery inspection. March 18 I traveled to Tulsa and assisted in the conferral of the Mark Master and Past Masters degree. Apr 5-7 I traveled to Guthrie and attended the Opening Ceremonies at the Guthrie Scottish Rite and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. I spent the weekend attending several of the degrees, participating in the member education classes, and selling books for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. Apr 9 I traveled to Okmulgee for my official visit to Okmulgee Chapter No. 39. The Chapter was opened ritualistically for the first time in over a year. A

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Companion has stepped up and taken the secretary position Pro Tem until elections in December. This Chapter is in delicate shape and needs as much attention as possible from the future Grand Officers to keep them a viable York Rite body. Apr 13-14 I traveled to McAlester and attended the Opening Ceremonies at the McAlester Scottish Rite and was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. I spent part of the weekend selling books for the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. Apr 15 I traveled to Tulsa to assist in the conferral of the Most Excellent Master degree. Apr 20-21 I attended the Opening Ceremonies of the Tulsa Scottish Rite where I was received and introduced as the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. State of the Craft More thought has gone into the next few paragraphs than all the others combined. It has been very enlightening to see the craft at work in the quarries. All the Chapters around the state need encouragement from time to time, to be buoyed up, to be recognized for their accomplishments. This year we had one Chapter lose their secretary, and few months later they lost their Charter because no member would step up, take the challenge before them, and take over the secretary’s duties. This particular Chapter has been dying for a long time and several attempts have been made through the years to prevent its demise. Guymon Chapter No. 70 consolidated with Woodward Chapter No. 72 in December of 2012. Unfortunately there appears to be a couple of other Chapters heading in the same direction. We have another Chapter that had their secretary resign in May of 2012, he also failed to tell anyone that he gave the job up, and since they went dark for the summer nobody missed him until October. Not until March of 2013 did a Companion take on the duties of the secretary, and in April held their first tiled meeting since May of 2012, and the Chapter was opened ritualistically for the first time in over a year. To add insult to injury a few days after our visit, there was a fire in their building and they lost most if not all of their costumes and paraphernalia. There was another Chapter whose Excellent High Priest turned in his resignation. He felt he was not supported by the craft to which he was dedicated to. I did not accept his resignation as the General Laws of the Grand Chapter do not allow this. Overall I would like to see the craft revisit their by-laws, update them if necessary. A review of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter by every Chapter in the state needs to be accomplished at its stated meetings. There were several minor infractions taken by constituent Chapters that could have been avoided had they been informed about the laws governing them. There was nothing so important that warranted removing Charters or even threats to do so, but we either need to obey the rules or vote to change them at our Grand Sessions. On a lighter note, during my term as Most Excellent Grand High Priest, we have seen 54 candidates exalted to the title of Companion Royal Arch Mason. The quality of the degree work has drastically improved, and I would like to acknowledge the fact that several of the degrees are now being conferred by the Companions in the Oklahoma City area by new degree teams. I would be remise if I did not include Ardmore Chapter No. 11 who brought back to life their Most Excellent Master degree team and turned in a fine performance at the February field day held in OKC. Let us continue with the momentum, and put this good talent

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to work for the good of Capitular Masonry. In 2012 Grand Master Randy Rogers offered the opportunity for the “Chance to Advance”, of which over 1,200 men were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. This is fertile ground that needs to be tapped, for if we do not find our replacements the organization will shrink even more. There are over 25,000 Master Masons in the State of Oklahoma, yet the York Rite numbers less than 1,500, that leaves 23,500 potential candidates available to the York Rite. I do realize that the York Rite is not for everyone, but my experience with the few York Rite presentations I have given, there is much misinformation out there about the organization. In the last 18 months I have given 14 York Rite presentations to tiled Lodges meetings as well as District meetings. We just have to get our message out there. We have spent too much time behind the closed doors of the Chapter and we have done a poor job promoting ourselves. This has changed with the use of the York Rite promotional booth but we need to use it more often. The three Scottish Rite locations have been very gracious and allowed the York Rite to set up the promotional booth in their facilities, but less than half of all Masons even join the Scottish Rite. We need to have it set up at District meetings, we need to promote ourselves at the Senior & Junior Warden Retreats and make it known that we are available to come to their towns and put on presentations at Lodge meetings and Masonic Dinners. We need to make ourselves known to all Masons and at least offer them the opportunity to say no thank you. Recommendations Of the Ritual

Printing the Ritual. I cannot stress enough that more effort and emphasize needs to be put forth in the Opening and Closing, and Degree Ritual. Many Chapters across the State have done a fine job, but our smaller Chapters are in need of help and direction. We have done such a fine and honorable job of protecting the ritual from the profane, that we as Royal Arch Masons are not in possession of it ourselves. For a constituent Chapter of this Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma to take on the noble act of learning a new degree requires direction and further ritual assistance from a custodian of the work. Though I have not heard of anyone being denied this information from a custodian, it has become a deterrent to the local Chapters. We need to consider printing the entire ritual, in English, on paper that cannot be photocopied, and making one copy available to each constituent Chapter of this Grand Chapter. Of the Chapters

Electing different men to fill the Leadership Roles of the Local York Rite Bodies. I have made it a part of my presentation traveling around the State on the importance of electing different men to fill the officer positions of the Chapter, Council, and Commandery lines, but ultimately the decision is a local one. I have had lively discussions on this matter during my visitations around the state. I, along with many of my predecessors, have been put to task to come up with a solution to the problem of Commandery inspections. The amount of time and effort put forth to meet the requirements of standing inspection in the Commandery and how it has negatively affected the Chapter and Council. This problem is alleviated when different men are elected to lead the Chapter, Councils and Commanderies; it shares the responsibility of operating a successful York Rite body. When all efforts are spent on preparing for inspection for the first three months of office, and after standing inspection and attending Grand Sessions, approximately half of the Commanderies go dark for the summer as allowed

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in by the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. The Constitution and Laws of the Grand Chapter do not have this language allowing a Chapter to go dark during the summer. By electing one man to fill the position of Excellent High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Commander, it’s not just the Commandery going dark for the summer but all of York Rite Masonry in that local body is dark for the summer. This has caused a need for field days to confer Orders and Degrees that were once conferred locally.

Leadership development. In my travels around the State I have come across elected Chapter Officers who are not Past Masters of a Symbolic or Blue lodge, and though not a requirement to hold that position, they are not aware of the Constitution and Laws of this Grand Chapter, the Constitution & Code of the Grand Lodge, or even their local by-laws. These men are involved in their local lodges but have yet to preside over them, and asking a past presiding officer for help seems logical, but if he has not had this training it will perpetuate the problem until nobody knows what is right and what is wrong. The can do/get it done attitude is great as long as it follows prescribed guidelines. This is making the local York Rite body the training grounds for future Worshipful Masters. We need to consider sending these men to the Senior & Junior Warden retreat held every summer by Grand Lodge to assist in their development as leaders, and what is expected of them as an elected officer. The Grand Encampment along with the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council has also put together a great Leadership Development program which can be utilized, and is offered during the Southwest/South Central Conference.

Ritual Training. Learning the work for the proper conferral of one degree is a task in and of itself. We need to hold school of instructions for all the Chapter degrees, covering the floor work, costumes and props to give the candidates what they are paying for.

Recognition Awards. The Grand Chapter has two awards it hands out every year, the Murrow Award and the Bronze Medal to Companions who have gone above and beyond what is expected. Both of these awards are available but there has been very little interest in nominating a companion.

Responsibilities of a Past High Priest. Your term as Excellent High Priest is over, yet it is a title that you have earned, you carry that title for life and it entitles you to a vote at our Grand Sessions every year. I encourage all Past Excellent High Priests to stay active in your Chapters, take on mentoring roles to the up and coming officers of your local bodies. Teach them the correct way to open and close a Chapter, assist in the ritual work, explain the local by-laws, customs and the General Laws of this Grand Chapter. No man takes a leadership position to see the organization fail, and we as Past Excellent High Priest need to do a better job of mentoring our replacements. Our legacy is not what have “I” accomplished but what have “we” accomplished. Acknowledgments I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has assisted me in the past couple of years. First to the Grand Secretary/Recorder, Gary Davis and Grand Treasurer, Ike Isaacs, Companions when a lodge or Chapter have a good secretary and treasurer it makes things run so much smoother when you have someone watching our backs. We in Oklahoma have the luxury of having a Great Secretary/Recorder and a Great Treasurer.

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Companions, you have no idea what these fine men do behind the scenes to keep everything on track and heading in the right direction. Next I offer a heartfelt thank you to the Past Grand High Priests who have always been there to answer a question, offer advice, but never dictated how things are going to be done. I would also need to mention John Logan, whose years of past experiences led me down the right path and helped me avoid the deep pot holes. Next I would like to thank my travel Companions over the last couple of years, my Chief Pilot, Curtis Schuermann, and my chauffeurs, Jim Smyrl, Bob Portwood, Andy Palmer, and Bill Pearce, who were there to poke me with a sharp stick to keep me awake while driving home late at night or let me sleep in the back seat that I may be somewhat coherent for the next day at work. Next I would like to say thank you to the Grand Chapter Officers, elected and appointed. For some of you it was your first taste of what is involved at the State level. I hope we didn’t scare you away, but displayed courtesy and respect and were always willing to share a thought or two. Last but not least, to my lovely wife Marilyn and my daughters Becky, Alex, and Missy. Without the love and support of family this would not be possible. I thank the Lord everyday for this opportunity to serve, and for his blessings of safe travel and friendships made across this state. God Bless. Robert R. Rolseth Grand High Priest

RESOLUTION NO. 1

TO THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA: WHEREAS, membership retention and growth has remained one of the principal challenges of sustainability and financial stability in the York Rite; and WHEREAS, the long term downward trend in membership in Craft Masonry has impacted the York Rite in Oklahoma to the extent that it is no longer practical, necessary or desirable for the three Grand Bodies to operate membership programs independently from each other; and WHEREAS, there is no provision in the Constitution and General Laws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma for a jurisdiction-wide membership committee which operates within a single organizational structure benefiting all three Grand York Rite Bodies simultaneously, along with their constituent Chapters, Councils and Commanderies within Oklahoma. Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 3 of the Constitution and General Laws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma be amended, as follows: ARTICLE 3 Section l. Committee on Membership

The Committee on Membership for the state of Oklahoma shall be comprised of seven members, and shall consist of one chairman for each of six identified geographic regions of the state and a state chairman. The Committee members shall serve from one Stated Conclave to the close of the next. Two members of the Oklahoma Membership Committee shall be appointed by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest to serve their specific regions until replaced and whose responsibility shall be to develop and oversee, in conjunction with the remaining members of the statewide Committee on Membership; an ongoing program for the recruitment and retention of members within their respective regions and the entire jurisdiction. No more than one of the Grand Chapter appointed committee members may be replaced in any given year except in the event of a vacancy requiring the appointment of a new member, such appointment to be made by the Grand High Priest.

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ARTICLE 3 Section l, which reads as follows: The Grand High Priest shall appoint all other committees authorized by the Grand Chapter for the transaction of its business, and may appoint special committees as required during his term of office, shall be amended to read as follows: Section m. The Grand High Priest shall appoint all other committees authorized by the Grand Chapter for the transaction of its business, and may appoint special committees as required during his term of office. Respectfully submitted, Robert G. Davis, GS (14) Elwood M. Isaacs, PGHP (55) Charles Stuckey, PGHP (25) John Logan, PHP (6)

RESOLUTION PASSED.

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Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2012

Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma

General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo

Balance as of January 1, 2012 $164,630.53

Cash, Avg Yield .10% $8,639.26

Stocks & ETF's: Cost

AT&T, (T) 200 sh,avg yield 5.33% 6213.44 $6,742.00

Century Link, Inc, (CTL), 200 sh, avg yield 7.41% 7063.62 7,824.00

Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 700 sh 26.25

I Shares (PFF), 1,000 sh, yield6.01% 34173.49 39,620.00

Power Shares, (PGX), 1,000 sh, avg yield 6.46%) 13943.97 14,680.00

Suburban Propane, (SPH), 200 sh, avg yield 8.77% 8922.95 7,772.00

VanGuard Nat Res (VNR), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34% 6013.18 5,200.00

Windstream Corp (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07% 2707.26 1,656.00

Avg yield 6.75% 79037.91 83,520.25

Corporate Bonds: Call Value

Bell Atlantic debs, 12,000 Sh, avg yield 5.54% 11520.00 12,975.96

Avg yield 5.55% 11520.00 12,975.96

Mutual Funds:

Franklin Inc, (FCISK), 4,991.749 avg yield 5.61% 9918.68 11,281.28

Blackrock LTD, (BLW), 300 Sh, avg yield, 7.23% 5388.37 5,451.00

Blackrock Sr High Inc, (ARK), 1000 sh, avg yield 7.14% 4427.64 4,200.00

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 1,000 sh, avg yield 7.06% 13246.44 16,990.00

Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 700 sh, avg yield 9.74% 4871.03 4,312.00

John Hancock (JHS), 1,000 sh, yield 7.55% 15247.75 16,340.00

MFS Intermediate (MIN), 1,000 sh, avg yield 8.21% 6418.84 6,440.00

PIMCO, (RCS) ,650 sh, avg yield 8.45% 7648.14 7,377.50

Avg yield 7.37% 67166.89 72,391.78

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

General Elec Cap, (GEA), 15 Sh, avg yield 6.61%, (6.625%) 358.50 375.30

US Cellular Corp, (UZA),100 sh, Avg yield 6.30% 2571.00 2,753.00

Avg yield 6.35% 2929.50 3,128.30

Total General Fund Account Value as of 12/31/2012 $180,655.55

Net Gain/Loss in Account Balance for the year 2012 $16,025.02

Transferred to Grand Chapter Checking Account, 7/3 and 10/3/12 $3,000.00 9.7%

Interest/Dividends earned in 2012 $11,009.84

The Temple Association Fund is a Joint Account with the three Grand York Rite Bodies.

Temple Association Fund (Joint York Rite Account) , Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .10% $765.87


Energy Transfer, (ETP), 80 Sh, avg yield 8.32% 3867.28 3,434.40

Avg yield 8.33% 3,867.28 3,434.40

Mutual Fund's:

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 102 sh, avg yield 7.06% 1,585.23 $1,732.98

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 100 sh, avg yield 7.55% 1,594.60 1,634.00

MFS Intermediate, (MIN), 400 sh, avg yield 8.21% 2693.08 2,576.00

PIMCO, (RCS), 100 sh, avg yield 8.45% 1,209.88 1,135.00

Avg yield 7.82% 7,082.79 7,077.98

Total Temple Association Fund, GYR Joint Account, as of 12/31/12 $11,278.25

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012 $838.71

Dividend/Interest earned in 2012 $719.55 8.03%

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Membership Development Fund (Joint York Rite Account) , Account held at Wells fargo




ATT&T (T), 100 sh, avg yield 5.33% 3252.93 3,371.00

I Shares, (PFF), 120 sh, avg yield 6.01% 4484.52 4,754.40

Power Shares, ((PGX), 490 sh, avg yield 6.34% 7040.82 7,193.20

VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 100 sh, avg yield 9.34% 3016.90 2,600.00

Windstgream Corp, (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07% 2707.86 1,656.00

Avg yield 7.02% 20503.03 19,574.60

Mutual Funds: Call Value

Blackrock Ltd, (BLW), 150 Sh, avg yield 7.23% 2728.50 2,725.50

Blackrock Real Asset, (BCF), 280 sh, avg yield 8.63% 2994.14 2,872.80

Blackrock Sr High Inc (ARK), 650 sh, avg yield 7.14% 2922.11 2,730.00

Cohen & Steer Reit, (RNP), 100 sh, avg yield 7.06% 1736.20 1,699.00

MFS Intermediate, (MIN), 200 sh, avg yield 8.21% 1361.50 1,288.00

Avg yield 7.65% 11742.45 11,315.30

Preferred/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

General Elec, (GEG), 300 sh, avg. yield 5.76%, (6.05%) 7500.00 7,875.00

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.3%, (6.95%) 2571.00 2,753.00

Avg yield 5.9% 10071.00 10,628.00

Total Membership Development Fd Acct Value, as of 12/31/2012 $45,967.70

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012 $1,064.88

2.4%

Tranferred to Grand York Rite Checking Accounts, 7/3/ 2012 $2,046.28

Dividend/Interest earned in 2012 $2,791.38

Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .01% $14,466.69


AT&T, (T), 200 sh, avg yield 5.33% 6222.75 6,742.00

I Shares,(PFF), 360 Sh, Avg. yield 6.01% 13568.22 14,263.20

PowerShares, 650 Sh, Avg. yield 6.46% 9564.05 9,542.00

Suburban Propane (SPH), 100 sh, avg yield 8.77% 4257.81 3,886.00


Windstream Corp, (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07% 2710.00 1,656.00

Avg yield 6.68% 42409.03 41,289.20

Corporate Bonds:

GTE Calif Deb, $20,000, 5/15/27, avg yield 5.68%, (6.75%) 19675.00 23,761.40

AXA Financial, 20,000, 4/1/28, A, yield 5.88%, (7.0%) 20300.00 23,780.20

Avg yield 5.78% 39975.00 47,541.60

Multual Funds: Call Value

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 200 sh, avg yield 7.06% 3290.94 3,398.00

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.55% 3242.34 3,268.00

MFS Intermediate Inc, (MIN), 400 sh, avg yield 8.21% 2693.64 2,576.00

PIMCO (RCS), 200 sh, avg yield 8.45%) 2469.37 2,270.00

Avg yield 7.33% 11696.29 11,512.00

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Preferreds/Fixed Rate Seccurities: Call Value

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.30% 2572.00 2,753.00

Avg yield 6.31% 2572.00 2,753.00

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012 $117,562.49


7.8%


The total endowed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 1/1/12 $105,904.52

The total endowed funds in the Grand Chapter as of 12/31/12 $107,614.77 $1,710.25

Dividends/Interest distributed to Grand Chapter in 2012 $2,417.45

Dividends/Interest distributed to Local Chapters in 2012 $3,283.08

Dividend/Interest distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012 $5,700.53

Dividend/Interest to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012 $6,636.36

Total Members as of 12/31/2012 721

New members gained in 2012 7

Grand Total of Grand Chapter Investments: 1/1/2012 12/31/2012 Gain/Loss

Total General Fund Account Value $164,630.53 $180,655.55 $16,025.02 9.7%

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value 109,090.53 117,562.49 8,471.96 7.8%

Total M'ship D'ment Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 44,902.82 45,967.70 1,064.88 2.4%

Temple Association Fd, Joint YR, Account Value 10,439.54 11,278.25 838.71 8.0%

Grand Total of Chapter Investment: $329,063.42 $355,463.99 $26,400.57 8.0%

26,400.57

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer

Grand Chapter, RAM of Oklahoma

As of 12/31/2012 Total Perpetual Members Grand Chapter, RAM of Oklahoma

New Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to

Members Total Total Total Interest * Chapter Chapter Grand Chapter Chapter Local

Name in 2009 Members Dead Living InvestmentDues Distributed* Deceased Living Chapter * Deceased Living Chapter

Altus No. 60 2 24 2 22 5265 351 293.72 * 9.15 142.69 142.69 * 18.3 132.72 151.02

Ardmore, No. 11 1 20 4 16 3724 240.6 227.16 * 11.29 80.58 91.87 * 21.66 113.64 135.3

Bartlesville, No. 55 41 23 18 4869 324.6 297.01 * 69.54 68.58 138.12 * 83.04 75.85 158.89

Capitol Hill (OKC), No. 101 1 141 50 91 24621.75 1561.45 1488.2 * 179.22 386.83 566.05 * 328.28 593.86 922.15

Cimarron Valley, No. 81 1 13 6 7 1785 113 95.16 * 18.3 26.86 45.16 * 23.79 26.21 50

Cyrus (OKC), No. 7 27 12 15 3355 223 204.66 * 35.03 61.12 96.15 * 44.27 64.23 108.5

Elk City No. 50 42 14 28 5595.41 366 341.32 * 42.37 122.06 164.43 * 56.48 120.41 176.89

Guthrie, No. 6 23 5 18 3186 212 194.35 * 15.56 80.24 95.8 * 21.05 77.5 98.55

Guymon, No. 70 9 6 3 974 62 130.66 * 17.81 51.32 69.13 * 17.81 43.72 61.53

Indian (McAlester), No. 1 1 50 15 35 5836.5 388.9 346.88 * 44.96 147.82 192.78 * 45.22 108.89 154.1

Lawton, No. 44 48 20 28 7005 457 427.31 * 57.65 94.25 151.89 * 127.19 148.23 275.42

Muskogee, No. 3 10 2 8 1995 133 121.7 * 5.49 33.44 38.93 * 12.81 69.95 82.76

Norman, No. 24 68 31 37 9983.61 663.33 609 * 90.44 170.51 260.95 * 148.6 199.45 348.05

Okmulgee, No. 39 25 15 10 2010 134 122.61 * 42.09 32.85 74.94 * 29.28 18.39 47.67

Olivet (Ponca City), No. 25 33 7 26 4029 266.4 245.77 * 21.96 118.7 140.66 * 23.79 81.32 105.11

Stillwater, No. 14 25 8 17 3825 255 233.33 * 24.71 69.22 93.92 * 48.5 90.91 139.4

Tulsa, No. 52 1 89 28 61 16813 1115 1001.8 * 80.86 252.33 333.19 * 165.15 503.46 668.61

Woodward, No. 72 33 12 21 2742.5 182 167.29 * 34.77 85.45 120.22 * 16.47 30.61 47.08

* *

18 7 721 260 461 107614.8 7048.28 6547.93 * 801.2 2024.85 2816.88 * 1231.69 2499.35 3731.03

721 0.060846 * 0.026176 * 0.03467

2826.05 " 3731.04 6547.91

Percentage used in making calculations: 0.06

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Motion was made by Companion Isaacs to Change Standing Resolutions in all three Bodies. I move that Paragraph 4 of the Investment Policy of the Grand Chapter which reads; “Guidelines: The asset allocation target shall be 75% to 85% in Fixed Income Investments, and the balance if Equity Investments with each portfolio:” To read: “Guidelines: The asset allocation target of the total portfolio shall be: Minimum Target Maximum Equities and ETF’s 10% 22% 60% Corporate, Municipal and Agency Bonds 5% 25% 40% Mutual Funds 10% 23% 40% Preferred/Fix Rate Securities 10% 25% 10% Cash and Equivalents 0% 5% 10% MOTION PREVAILED

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2012 1431 Gains:

Exaltations 54

Admissions 13

Reinstatements 10

Adjustments __ 0 Total Gains 77

Losses:

Deaths 42

Suspensions/Withdrawals 50

Dimitted 12

Adjustments __ 7 Total Losses 111

Membership: 31 December 2011 1,397 Net Membership Loss: 34 We had a loss of 34 members compared to 43 last year. We had deaths of 42 members compared to 50 last year. Exaltations and Reinstatements of 54 compared to 63 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 62 compared to 59 last year. All Chapters have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2011.

We had 41 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues, five less than last year.

Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 7, with an ending total of 461 living and 260 deceased perpetual members. Almost 35% of our active members continue to be perpetual members. I continue to ask you, as Secretaries, to help out by being prompt with your reports and annual returns. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Secretary's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual convocation. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS Grand Secretary

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GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET & ACTUALS 2012

Estimated Income: Budget 2012 Actual 12 Variation

Per Capita $7,887.00 $7,467.00 -$420.00

Perpetual Members $2,415.00 $2,417.00 $2.00

Fees $400.00 $512.00 $112.00

Dues Cards $580.00 $494.00 -$86.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $350.00 $470.00 $120.00

Interest/Investments $7,968.00 $7,968.00 $0.00

Miscellaneous $200.00 $110.00 -$90.00

Total $19,800.00 $19,438.00 -$362.00

Estimated Expenditures:

Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00

Payroll Taxes $393.00 $385.00 $8.00

Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $0.00

Grand Treasurer's Allowance $0.00 $29.50 -$29.50

Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,445.00 $1,384.00 $61.00

Rent/Utilities $1,350.00 $966.00 $384.00

Telephone $550.00 $608.00 -$58.00

Office Supplies $200.00 $218.00 -$18.00

Printing & Stationary $3,700.00 $3,840.00 -$140.00

Postage $300.00 $282.00 $18.00

Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00 $86.00 $0.00

Office Equipment Account $400.00 $257.00 $143.00

Maintenance Agreement $200.00 $234.00 -$34.00

Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $66.00 $34.00

Past Grand High Priest Jewel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Host Expense $200.00 $200.00 $0.00

Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00 $128.00 $222.00

Southwest Conference $50.00 $50.00 $0.00

Murrow Award $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

RARA $1,445.00 $1,057.00 $388.00

DeMolay Donation $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Miscellaneous $200.00 $3.00 $197.00

Total Estimated Expenses $17,019.00 $15,843.50 $1,175.50

Net Income/Loss $2,781.00 $3,594.50

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011

Estimated Income:

Membership Development Interest $840.00 $840.00 $0.00

Donations $50.00 $0.00 -$50.00

TOTAL $890.00 $840.00 -$50.00

Estimated Expense:

Memebrship Development $890.00 896.00 -$6.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00 -$56.00

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CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012

2011 Net Gain 2012

No. Name Members Exalted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members

1 Indian 109 2 0 1 0 1 0 6 (4) 105

3 Muskogee 90 4 1 1 0 7 5 6 (12) 78

6 Guthrie 87 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 88

7 Cyrus 87 2 1 2 0 6 0 7 (8) 79

11 Ardmore 39 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 40

14 Stillwater 46 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 46

24 Norman 129 5 1 0 0 2 0 8 (4) 125

25 Olivet 53 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 (1) 52

28 Texoma 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 (2) 22

39 Okmulgee 48 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 51

44 Lawton 90 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 93

50 Elk City 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61

52 Tulsa 215 11 0 2 2 8 0 10 (7) 208

55 Bartlesville 54 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 (3) 51

60 Altus 74 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 (6) 68

70 Guymon 10 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 (10) 0

72 Woodward 56 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 8 64

81 Cimarron Valley 21 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 27

101 Capitol Hill 127 5 0 1 1 1 0 2 2 129

103 Veritas 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 10

Totals 1431 54 13 10 12 42 7 50 (34) 1397

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CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012 (Continued)

Net P/M

No. Name P/M N/P Dues Fees DeMolay P/C RARA Amount P/C TOTAL

1 Indian 35 0 $10.00 $50.00 $17.50 $490.00 $70.00 $577.50 $192.78 $770.28

3 Muskogee 8 2 $25.00 $50.00 $17.00 $476.00 $68.00 $561.00 $38.93 $599.93

6 Guthrie 18 0 $15.00 $45.00 $17.50 $490.00 $70.00 $577.50 $95.80 $673.30

7 Cyrus 14 7 $15.00 $55.00 $14.50 $406.00 $58.00 $478.50 $96.15 $574.65

11 Ardmore 15 0 $18.00 $40.00 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $91.87 $298.12

14 Stillwater 16 2 $15.00 $65.00 $7.00 $196.00 $28.00 $231.00 $93.92 $324.92

24 Norman 37 4 $16.00 $55.00 $21.00 $588.00 $84.00 $693.00 $260.95 $953.95

25 Olivet 26 0 $11.00 $30.00 $6.50 $182.00 $26.00 $214.50 $140.66 $355.16

28 Texoma 0 0 $20.00 $50.00 $5.50 $154.00 $22.00 $181.50 $0.00 $181.50

39 Okmulgee 10 0 $10.00 $35.00 $10.25 $287.00 $41.00 $338.25 $74.94 $413.19

44 Lawton 28 2 $25.00 $50.00 $15.75 $441.00 $63.00 $519.75 $151.89 $671.64

50 Elk City 28 1 $16.00 $60.00 $8.00 $224.00 $32.00 $264.00 $164.43 $428.43

52 Tulsa 59 10 $23.00 $40.00 $34.75 $973.00 $139.00 $1,146.75 $333.19 $1,479.94

55 Bartlesville 18 5 $16.50 $50.00 $7.00 $196.00 $28.00 $231.00 $138.12 $369.12

60 Altus 20 0 $15.00 $60.00 $12.00 $336.00 $48.00 $396.00 $137.20 $533.20

70 Guymon 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

72 Woodward 24 7 $10.00 $40.00 $8.25 $231.00 $33.00 $272.25 $189.35 $461.60

81 Cimarron Valley 6 0 $15.00 $50.00 $5.25 $147.00 $21.00 $173.25 $45.16 $218.41

101 Capitol Hill 91 1 $15.00 $40.00 $9.25 $259.00 $37.00 $305.25 $566.05 $871.30

103 Veritas 0 0 $50.00 $200.00 $2.50 $70.00 $10.00 $82.50 $0.00 $82.50

Totals 453 41 $225.75 $6,321.00 $903.00 $7,449.75 $2,811.39 $10,178.64

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There are 6 Grand Officers present with no votes, 9 Past Grand High Priests present with no votes, 53 Past High Priests present with 53 votes, 12 High Priests present with 12 votes, 7 Kings present with 7 votes, 4 Scribes present with 4 votes and 11 proxies for a total of 87 votes. There were 16 out of 19 Chapters represented by Dias Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff, Chairman, Kent Israel, and Andrew B. Palmer

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

The finance committee recommends Fidelity Bond be purchased in an amount which exceeds the total assets of the

Grand Bodies and the premium be divided equally among the three Grand Bodies. We commend the Grand Secretary

and the Grand Treasurer for their continued efforts to place the funds in the proper accounts to permit a more

detailed accounting of our funds. We also recommend the following budget for the year 2013.

Respectfully submitted:

Kenneth D. Buckley, PGHP, Chairman, Donald G. Jones, Robert G. Davis, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr.

GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2013

Estimated Income: Budget 2013

Per Capita $7,450.00

Perpetual Members $2,811.00

Fees $600.00

Dues Cards $500.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $350.00

Interest/Investments $11,010.00

Miscellaneous $200.00

Total $22,921.00

Estimated Expenditures:

Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00

Payroll Taxes $395.00

Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $0.00

Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00

Grand Treasurer's Allowance $50.00

Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,356.00

Rent/Utilities $1,350.00

Telephone $600.00

Office Supplies $200.00

Printing & Stationary $1,000.00

Postage $400.00

Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00

Office Equipment Account $150.00

Maintenance Agreement $0.00

Office Equipment Repairs $100.00

Past Grand High Priest Jewel $300.00

Triennial $0.00

Host Expense $200.00

Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $350.00

Southwest Conference $50.00

Murrow Award $20.00

RARA $1,356.00

DeMolay Donation $300.00


Total Estimated Expenses $14,213.00

Net Income/Loss $8,708.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011

Estimated Income:

Membership Development Interest $930.00

Donations $0.00

TOTAL $930.00

Estimated Expense:

Memebrship Development 930.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00

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Budget approved by a vote of the membership.

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

The Grand High Priest granted the following dispensations which appear in his address, and they all appear to be within his power and authority. 18 Oct 12 - Approved Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to hold elections on November 19, 2012. 9 Jul 12- Approved Vertias Chapter No. 103 to temporarily move their Charter to Norman to hold a Special meeting. 16 Jul 12 - Approved Norman Chapter No. 24 to move their Charter to Lindsay to hold a Special meeting on August 12, 2012. Under Charters, Guymon Chapter No.70 consolidated with Woodward Chapter No. 72 on 13 December 2012. We comment the Grand High Priest for his work and for a successful year. Fraternally Submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (55 & 52) Chairman, William D. Bowie, Jr. (24), Donald G. Jones (32), Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. ( 7)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

This committee has not received any requests for assistance in the degree work at the local level. We realize that some of the chapters have members who are proficient in the ritual but others are not. We would encourage all chapters to be able to confer at least one degree and take part in the Regional Field Days. We have noted that several of our Chapters are becoming proficient in some of the Chapter Degrees and we strongly urge them to continue the good work Again, we recommend doing work at the local level so far as possible, but also to support the Regional activities. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman, James E. Smyrl, Tim Israel

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $11,278.25, as of December 31, 2012, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo. The current committee consists of the following Companions: 2012 – Neal Leech 2013 – Elwood M. Isaacs 2014 – Kenneth D. Buckley The 3-year term of Companion Neal Leech expires this year and I recommend that he be re-

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elected for a 3-year term. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, President, Gary A. Davis, Secretary

Neal Leech was elected.

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE

Read. Written report not submitted.

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma met on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in the Hawthorne room of the Wyndham Gardens Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK. The meeting was called to order by Ronald Carr, Chairman. Present were the following members: Ronald L. Carr, PGHP John E, King, Secretary Donnie Higginbotham, PGHP

James E. Smyrl, PGHP, Secretary David Ray, PGHP Charles Stuckey, PGHP E.M. Isaacs, PGHP Kenneth Buckley, PGHP Newell Barker, PGHP Bobby Carter, PGHP Timothy P. Israel, PGHP

Companion Donnie G. Higginbotham made a motion to approve the Dispensations as

being in order and within the power of a Grand High Priest. Seconded by Companion John E. King. Motion prevailed.

The Past Grand High Priests of Oklahoma takes this opportunity to commend the Most

Excellent Grand High Priest Rolseth for his outstanding leadership and his comments outlined in his address concerning Leadership Development. Also, for his willingness to travel anywhere with his presentation to promote the York Rite. We also commend his attendance and leadership in other Masonic organizations.

Respectfully submitted, Ronald L. Carr, PGHP, John E, King, Secretary, Donnie Higginbotham, PGHP, James E. Smyrl, PGHP, Secretary, David Ray, PGHP, Charles Stuckey, PGHP, E.M. Isaacs, PGHP, Kenneth Buckley, PGHP, Newell Barker, PGHP, Bobby Carter, PGHP, and Timothy P. Israel, PGHP

TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE

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The 69th Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International and the 45rd Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International will be held in Buffalo, New York on September 25 through 30, 2014. The headquarters hotel will be at the Adams Mark Hotel. The meeting agenda will be made available on the internet just as soon as it is released.

Registration forms are available on the internet by going to “General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International” or the "General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International”. All past Grand High Priests and past Grand Illustrious Masters and the current dais officers are voting members to the General Grand’s and are expected to attend. At this writing we have not received any resolutions or pending legislation to be considered. Fraternally submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs, (55), PHGP, Kenneth D. Buckley (39), PGHP, Timothy P. Israel (50), PGHP

YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE

No report given.

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE

The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in OKC from 25-27 Jan 2013 and was well attended. There were 18 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Seventeenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Latham Jacob Inman, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Excalibur Chapter of Yukon, OK was named “Chapter of the Year”, The exemplary Chapter was Stillwater, and the most spirited Chapter was Edmond. Other highlights included issuing a letter temporary for Sapulpa to form a new Chapter. The Grand Commandery presented their donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The committee wishes to thank Companion Robert R. Rolseth, Most Excellent Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry and we commend him for his leadership and his interest in DeMolay. Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (81), Timothy P. Israel (50), F. Craig Bowman (52)

NECROLOGY REPORT

During these days of meeting, we gathered to pay tribute to 46 Companions who have gone before us in death since our last meeting. Words come with difficulty – for at such remembrances, they sound weak and hallow. Words are inadequate to convey our full

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measure of sorrow. The Supreme Grand Master of the Universe summoned our Companions to the Celestial Lodge. A tribute was dedicated to them for their outstanding work in Freemasonry. Their mentorship shall always have a profound effect on all whose lives they touched. They shall be missed. The following Past Grand High Priest laid down the working tools of life this past year - Jack Shanklin (1974-75). His contributions to Oklahoma York Rite Masonry will be remembered always. Respectfully Submitted, James R Taylor, Jr Grand Chaplain

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma met last January and elected officers for 2013. The elected officers are as follows: Charles L. Stuckey, president, Elwood (Ike) Isaacs, 1st vice-president, Jim Cloud, 2nd vice-president, Gary Davis, Treasurer. Robert G. Davis, Secretary, and John Logan, assistant secretary. It gives me great pleasure to thank the Grand Chapter for the opportunity to serve as its member of the board of directors and to also serve as junior past president of the board. Masons across Oklahoma should be very proud of its charity foundation. The programs that are sponsored directly and indirectly benefit a wide variety of recognized needs across the state. The Oklahoma State Department of Education, for example, receives our support in five statewide programs. The Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year, the Student and Teacher of Today Award, the State Superintendent's Awards for Arts Excellence, and the High Education Endowments are excellent programs that benefit many people across our great state. The Senior Assistance Program through an agreement with the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging which is a division of the Department of Human Services was given $720,585 in December 2012 to assist needy Oklahomans aged 55 and over. These funds are used for services not covered by existing government programs during calendar year 2013. The eleven agencies can be accessed by calling 1-800-211-2116 or at www.okans.org. A highlight for the Masonic Charity Foundation continues to be the Matching Funds and Promises Matter programs. In 2012, 215 lodges used the program in the amount of $1,642,219. In addition the Promises Matter program which assists lodges and OES Chapters in caring for their needy members through matching funds for Promises Matter activities. In 2012, 19 different lodges and 1 OES Chapter participated with grants totaling $54,200.57 making the average grant $2,258. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma for allowing me to represent them on the Masonic Charity Foundation Board of Directors. I continue to serve the foundation with membership on the executive and matching funds committees. David A. Ray (24), Chairman

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

It has been an exceptional year to reflect on the call of membership enhancement in the York Rite. All Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry were given a singular opportunity to do something beyond the ordinary during this past year when our Oklahoma Grand Master, Randy Rogers, called for the advancement of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts in two remarkable One Day Conferral programs that were held in Guthrie and Muskogee. This effort produced over 1200 Master Masons. The York Rite mailed information to those who were raised in the spring of 2012 and invited these new Master Masons to join our Grand Master’s York Rite Festival held in September. While the results were better than in the past, it was obvious there was little follow up among our lodge representatives in promoting that membership opportunity. As a test of the effectiveness of the membership organizational structure, a special appeal was again made in advance of the February York Rite Festive held in Oklahoma City. In addition to a mailed invitation, a special package was prepared by Central Oklahoma region director, Clyde Schoolfield, and mailed to the newly raised prospects living in the Oklahoma area. Follow up contacts were made and all lodges were visited informing brethren of the York Rite joining opportunity. The results were outstanding, as evidenced by the class of 51 Master Masons who became Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters on February 2, 2013. A good number also received the Order of the Temple. This is the largest class of candidates hosted by the Oklahoma York Rite Bodies in recent memory. In addition to the results as documented in the numbers joining in February, the Central Oklahoma team effort verified that personal contact and word-of-mouth marketing are the essentials to membership recruitment success. The effort also clearly points out that a sound organizational structure is in place in the York Rite. Our failing is that we still do not have enough members who are actually making a personal effort working toward securing petitions. While membership recruitment is a voluntary process and cannot be mandated, it is recommended the Grand Secretary/Recorder provide all regional membership directors the list of all newly raised Master Masons in their areas received by him. This contact information should then be forwarded to lodge representatives before each future one day conferral. At a minimum, their assignment should include speaking to every lodge that has prospects and reporting back to the regional directors a report of their efforts. It is further recommended that York Rite recruitment materials be reprinted and made available in a package form to be used by lodge representatives. Fraternally Submitted, Robert G. Davis, Chairman

RARA COMMITTEE

The Board of Directors of Royal Arch Research Assistance Incorporated, the

philanthropy of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, after considerable research, review, discussion, soul searching and interviewing numerous organizations involved in Central Auditory Processing Disorders, have chosen three for

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research funding for 2011 – 2012. The first organization selected is the University of Connecticut and Dr. Frank Musiek,

PhD., an internationally known and recognized researcher in CAPD, and their promising program for continuing their efforts in this field of research. The second organization is Autism Speaks, which has a number of initiatives dealing with hearing and research in newborn children and toddlers, and thirdly the Deafness Research Foundation, which has a pilot educational program, Sage and Sound, for elementary and middle school children. Autism Speaks has a number of initiatives dealing with hearing research in newborn children and toddlers. This program will also provide hands on local capability to become involved in fund raising activities at either the state or local Chapter level should our Companions wish to join or become involved and participate in this great opportunity. They also have a new initiative called the Hearing Restoration Project, which is a new multidisciplinary national research consortium effort aimed at speeding up research in the regeneration of cells and molecules that regulate hearing processes.

The Board is excited, as it is felt that this initiative will advance national and local recognition of our efforts and provide a very positive image throughout the world for Royal Arch Masonry. The Board also feels that by taking this approach we will have a broader field of research being accomplished by a number of researchers working in Central Auditory Processing Disorders. This certainly seems to provide Royal Arch Masonry with the opportunity to obtain the greatest bang for the buck over all other programs and organizations that were considered. These initial grant programs are to be reviewed annually to assure that the goals and objectives are being met as a requirement for additional future funding. The potential need for central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) diagnosis and management is great. Because central auditory processing difficulties are associated with children and adults with other challenges such as traumatic brain injury, autism, and attention deficit disorder (ADD), the incidence of CAPD is most likely underestimated. For example, the incidence of autism is 1 in every 500 births, 200 million people a year have some degree of head injury, and 28 million individuals have hearing loss. Furthermore, 2 million children have been diagnosed with ADD, and 1 in every 1600 individuals has multiple sclerosis. All of these population groups are at risk for CAPD and with your continuing support, we can help them. Your Oklahoma York Bodies, as of December 31, 2012, had contributed a grand total since the conception, of $116,994.77 ($101,643.50 in “regular” contributions and $15,351.27 in memorial contributions). Respectfully submitted, L. Erik Stuckey, Chairman

YOUTH AMBASSADOR

No report given.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

No report given.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD

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No report given.

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH

The York Rite Booth has made its presence in all three Scottish Rite Valleys in Oklahoma last spring and in only two of the three Valleys in the fall. The York Rite Booth also made itself as the Grand Masters Field Day. Below is a list of the number of Petitions for membership that were handed out during the Scottish Rite Reunions. Spring 2012 Guthrie 8 McAlester 7 Tulsa 3 Fall 2012 Guthrie 7 McAlester 9 I am currently working on different ideas to give the York Rite Booth more exposure. Should anyone have any ideas, please feel free to contact me. Fraternally, James Cleveland York Rite Promotional Booth Chairman

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the Sir Knights who registered in advance. A total of 73 Sir Knights pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year, a two person gain from last year.

The finances for the 2013 Grand Sessions are as follows:

Pre-Registration Revenue: $6,337.00

Hotel/Meal expenses: $5,229.36

Ladie's Excursion: 550.00

General Expenses: 135.77

Total Expenses: $5,915.13

Difference $ 421.87

The Committee is pleased to report that the 2014 Grand Sessions will be held on April 24 through April 26 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel. We look forward to seeing everyone again at that time.

Respectfully submitted, Trasen S. Akers

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APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

This committee would like to thank the Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve on the committee. We also wish to congratulate Companion Trasen Akers and all who assisted him on the outstanding effort in coordinating our Grand Sessions with the Wyndham Garden Hotel and the Grand Secretary. Our thanks to the hotel and its staff, especially the kitchen and dining staff, for their outstanding work in seeing that all our needs were met and expectations exceeded. We commend you on a job well done. Fraternally Submitted, Bobby L. Carter (24) Chairman, John E. King (60), Michael E. Hampton (25)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion Donald G. Jones was nominated for the office of Grand High Priest and was elected by acclamation. Companion Robert G. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand King and was elected by acclamation. Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand Scribe and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Secretary and was elected by acclamation. The names of Companions, Glen Dale Swain, and Jim R. Taylor, Jr. were nominated for the office of Captain of the Host and James R. Taylor, Jr., was elected. The following is the list of Officers for 2013-2014 and those appointed along with committees: OFFICERS: Donald G. Jones (24) Jean Most Excellent Grand High Priest 700 NE 122nd St #4604 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 405-513-4544 [email protected] Robert G. Davis (14) Sharon Right Excellent Grand King 411 E. Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 405-282-1281 [email protected] Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) Right Excellent Grand Scribe 3509 N. Evans Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 405-427-3388 [email protected]




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Elwood M. Isaacs (55) Linda Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (81) Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) Gage REGrand Captain of the Host 128 W 136th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 918-396-9809 [email protected]

Kent M. Israel (50) Dana E Grand Principal Sojourner 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448 [email protected]

Curtis K. Schuermann (1) Dawn E Grand Royal Arch Captain 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 [email protected]

Gary A. Odendahl (14) Judith E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 338744 E 840 Rd Carney, OK 74832-9660 405-865-3036 (H) [email protected]

Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) Mandi E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 1107 SW 24th St Moore, OK 72170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected]

John D. Allford (1) Brenda E Grand Master of the 1st Veil PO Box 609 McAlester, OK 74502








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405-424-7766 [email protected]

John F. Carter (11) E Grand Sentinel 307 W. Lillie Blvd. Madill, OK 734546 580-795-4684 [email protected]

Don H. Whitman Pam E Grand Chaplain RR 2, Box 6750 Vici, OK 73859 918-649-3188 [email protected]

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS

DISTRICT 1 Kent Israel Elk City Chapter No.50 624 Ellsworth Ave. Woodward Chapter No.72 Yukon, OK 73099 918-914-1448

DISTRICT 2 Glen D. Swain Lawton Chapter No.44 PO Box 324 Altus Chapter No. 60 Olustee, OK 73560 580-648-2346

DISTRICT 3

Gary A. Odendahl Stillwater Chapter No. 14 33874 E 840 Rd Bartlesville No. 55 Carney, OK 74832 Olivet Chapter No. 25 405-865-3036

DISTRICT 4 Curtis K. Schuermann Tulsa Chapter No. 52 22949 County Rd 554 Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 918-422-4196

DISTRICT 5 Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Capitol Hill No. 101 1107 SW 24th St. Norman No. 24

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Moore, OK 73170-7464 Veritas No. 103 405-759-3016

DISTRICT 6 Dan Hanttula Guthrie No. 6 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Cyrus No. 7 Norman, OK 73071 Cimarron Valley No. 81 405-321-6538

DISTRICT 7 David Williams Indian No. 1 PO Box 1207 Texoma No. 28 Colbert, OK 74733 Ardmore NO. 60 903-814-3819


STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2012-2013

STANDING COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY CONSTITUTION, LAW, OR RESOLUTION

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Harvey Kaylor (60) – 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-492-5304) Troy E. Shipman (1) – 205 Blair Ave., Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-320-5132) John D. Church (60) - 1425 Concord Ln, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670)

CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK

Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

FINANCE

Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281)

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Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

JURISPRUDENCE

Robert R. Rolseth (52) - Chmn - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) ALL PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

TRIENNIAL

Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Kenneth D. Buckley (39) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

2013 - John E. King (60) – 1128 N. Lee, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-0892) 2014 - Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) 2015 - Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E. Noble, Guthrie, Ok 73044-3312 (405-282-1281)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION

2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs Kenneth D. Buckley, President 2014 - Kenneth D. Buckley Gary A. Davis, Secretary 2015 - Neal D. Leech

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

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DEMOLAY

Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382) Tim Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Pl., Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Marvin Fletcher. II (52) – 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-254-6508)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

2012-14 - David A. Ray (24) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

MEMBERSHIP- REGIONS CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

MURROW AWARD

Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Gary A. Davis (81) – Chmn - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

BRONZE MEDAL- MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Donald G. Jones (24) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 ( 405-513-4544) Robert G. Davis (14) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Gary A. Davis (81) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-2382)

NECROLOGY

Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215)

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION 2012-13 James E. Smyrl (52) - 1st VP - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

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Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 1st VP - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804)

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Jay Hall (52) - 16030 S. Main, Sapulpa, OK 74066 Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Glen D. Swain (60) - PO Box 324, Olustee, OK 73560 (580-648-2346)

YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Marvin Fletcher. II (52) – Chmn - 1613 S. Laurel Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-254-6508) Patrick Couch (52) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Kent M. Israel (50) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448)

WEBMASTER Guy Brigman (60) - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) e-mail: [email protected]

ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 711 S. Laird, Mooreland, OK 74852 (580-994-5488) James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-269-8698)

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH James P. Cleveland (7) - 1405 Pine Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-8028 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (101) - 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

COMMITTEE ON PLACE

Trasen Akers (101) - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654)

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

Bobby Carter (24) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24) - 1107 SW 24th St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016) Matthew D. McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Rd., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

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CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Remarks and greetings were received from Companions William “Bill” Whitaker, who

brought greetings from ME GHP of New York, George West, representing the Grand High

Priest of Colorado, Tommy F. Chapman, ME Grand High Priest of Texas, and James H.

Hodge, ME General Grand Scribe, representing Edmund D. Harrison, ME General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International. Final remarks were given by

Bradley Rickelman, MW Grand Master, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Oklahoma.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS – OKLAHOMA

*1890 Joseph Samuel Murrow – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1890-91 Edmond Henry Doyle – Indian #1, McAlester *1891-92 Robert William Hill – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1892-93 DeForest DeFrancis Leach – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1893 Walter Noel Evans – Tahlequah #5, Tahlequah *1893-94 Leo Edmond Bennett – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1894-95 Selwyn Douglas – Cyrus #7< Oklahoma City *1895-96 Zachary Taylor Walrond – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1896-97 Napoleon Bonaparte Maxey – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1897-98 George Henry Bruce – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1898-99 Philip Colfax Rosenbaum – Guthrie #6< Guthrie *1898-1900 George William Spencer – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1900-01 Jonas Altizer Lee – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs *1901-02 William Lemuel Eagleton – Tyrian #20, *1902-03 Ira Brown Kirkland – Purcell #10, Purcell *1903-04 Herbert Johnston Evans – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1904-05 John Coyle – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs *1905-06 Eugene Hamilton – Chickasha #17, Chickasha *1906-07 William Henry Essex – Indian #1, McAlester *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1908-09 Daniel Morris Hailey – Indian #1, McAlester *1909-10 Isham Hamilton Goss Hulme – Weatherford #31, Weatherford *1910-11 Beauregard Benjamin Pollock – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1911-12 Christopher Springer – Indian #1, McAlester *1912-13 Milo Arthur Nelson – Lawton #44, Lawton *1913-14 Henry Kimball Ricker – Keystone #9, *1914-15 Charles Worman Tedrowe – Elk City #50, Elk City *1915-16 Edgar A. Cook – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1916-17 James A. Scott – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1917-18 Bert Duncan Ashbrook – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1918-19 Jabez Holmes Mann – Indian #1, McAlester *1919-20 J. Angus Gillis – Frederick #41, Frederick *1920-21 Harold Bliss Downing – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1921-22 Eugene P. McMahon – Lawton #44, Lawton *1922-23 Ernest L. Wilson – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1923-24 Edward Payson Gallup – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City

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*1924-25 Thomas Jefferson Wells – Enid #27, Enid *1925-26 Charles E. Creager – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1926-27 Emerson Burns – Poteau #77, Poteau *1927-28 Elisha W. Townsend – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1928-29 Thomas Buford Frensley – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1929-30 Frank Smith – Indian #1, McAlester *1930-31 John William Rackley – Alfalfa #66, *1931-32 Leslie Herbert Swan – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1932-33 Charles Granville Watson – Keystone #9, *1933-34 Walter Moore Rainey – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1934-35 Edson Angus McMillan – Ada #26, Ada *1935-36 Edward Milton Washington – Holdenville #71, Holdenville *1936-37 Benjamin Hersey Frohock – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1937-38 Joseph Lee Rodgers – Hugo #84, Hugo *1938-39 Rupert Jennings Daugherty – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1939-40 Newton Arrie Lale – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1940-41 Charles Neal Cutter – Woodward #72, Woodward *1941-42 Clarence Brain – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1942-43 Hayward Homa Skaggs, Sr. – Enid #27, Enid *1943-44 Ralph W. Driskill – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley *1944-45 Jesse A. Todd – Oklahoma City #91. Bethany *1945-46 Daniel Washington Swaffar – Ada #26, Ada *1946-47 Richard Enos Newhouse – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1947-48 Carl Frederick Hansen – Hugo #84, Hugo *1948-49 Orin C. Darling – Lawton #44, Lawton *1949-50 Fridtiof Maurice Lumbard – Muskogee #3 *1950-51 Roy R. Russel – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1951-52 William H. Powell – Ada #26, Ada *1952-53 James W. Greathouse – Enid #27, Enid *1953-54 W. King Larimore – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1954-55 Andy Elmer Anderson – Elk City #50, Elk City *1955-56 Glenn Baylor Young – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1956-57 Robert H. Jelley – Lawton #44, Lawton *1957-58 James Riley Finney – Hugo #84, Hugo *1958-59 Shade Durrett Neely – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1959-60 Lewis Hurst Wheeler – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1960-61 Walter Brittain – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1961-62 Wilbert B. Boggs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1962-63 George W. Evans – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1963-64 Raymond Jack Freeman – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1964-64 Robbins Frank Kendall – Duncan #21, Duncan *1964-65 Norman Eugene Earl Angel – Tulsa #52 *1965-66 M. Ross Hardin – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1966-67 Raymond Shultz – Hobart #37, Hobart *1967-68 George W. Wright – Optima #70, Optima *1968-69 Cleo A. Walton – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley

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*1969-70 Norman P Bullock – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany 1970-71 Aix B. Harrison – Stillwater #14, Stillwater *1971-72 Ben F. Mandlebaum – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert L. Taylor – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1973-74 Neal D. Leech – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1974-75 John C. Shanklin – Stillwater #14, Stillwater 1975-76 Charles L. Stuckey – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1976-77 Carl R. Burrows – Keystone #102, *1977-78 Robert H. Bibb – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1978-79 Seymour B. Ingerson – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1979-80 C. W. Epperson – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1980-81 Robert E. Fielden – Norman #24, Norman 1981-82 Kenneth D. Buckley, Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1982-83 Allen E. Isselhart – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1983-84 Donald W. Rimmer – Norman #24, Norman *1984-85 Eugene Fields – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1985-86 John J. Petrik – Grant County #99, *1986-87 Vincent S. Juliano – Capitol Hill #101, Midwest City *1987-88 Robert B. Russell – Lawton #44, Lawton *1988-89 John A. Spencer – Norman #24, Norman *1989-90 Ellis Sappington – Muskogee #3, Muskogee 1990-91 Glenn Tuttle – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1991-92 Kenneth L. Lowmiller – Lawton #44, Lawton *1992-93 C. Dean Ford – Norman #24, Norman *1993-94 Rex L. Bowen – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright *1994-95 Paul G. Watkins – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1995-96 Donald M. Keiser – Lawton #44, Lawton 1996-97 Elwood M. Isaacs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 1997-98 David A. Ray – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1998-99 Donald W. Askins – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1999-00 Jesse H. Burns – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *2000 William J. “Bill” Cloud – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *2000-01 Jimmie R. Dooley – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright 2001-02 William D. Bowie – Shawnee #32, Shawnee 2002-03 Charles F. Gillentine – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2003-04 Newell K. Barker – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 2004-05 Joseph M. Lusk – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City 2005-06 James E. Smyrl – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 2006-07 Bobby L. Carter – Shawnee #32, Shawnee 2007-08 Glenn H. Kinsley – Woodward #72, Woodward 2008-09 Timothy P. Israel – Elk City #50, Elk City 2009-10 Donnie G. Higginbotham – McAlester # 1, McAlester 2010-11 Ronald L. Carr – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2011-12 John E. King – Altus #60, Altus 2012-13 Robert R. Rolseth - Tulsa #52, Tulsa * Deceased

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JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD

ROBERT D. CUNDIFF This award honors the living who have rendered exceptional and unusual service while at the same time paying tribute to our first Grand High Priest, who is universally known as the “Father of Oklahoma Masonry”. Companion Cundiff is a Mason who belongs to and is very active in numerous Masonic Orders. He is active in all the York Rite Bodies and has served as the Secretary/Recorder for Capitol Hill York Rite since 2010. He has also been invaluable as a teacher and active participant in the ritual of our orders. Robert is a Past Master of Nicoma Park Lodge No. 541 and the Oklahoma Lodge of Research. As a Shriner, he serves on the Director's Staff responsible for raising thousands of dollars for support of the Shriner's Hospitals and the children they care for. As a Scottish Rite Mason, he is a vital part of their degree teams and also assists the stage crew responsible for costumes, props, sound, and other intricates parts in making the degrees flawless to hundreds of candidates. Companion Cundiff's support and tireless efforts is monumental in both recruitment and retention of members in all the Masonic Orders.

JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD RECEPIENTS 1956 Herman A. Vaughan, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1959 George M. Beal, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC 1964 David M. McCain, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1965 Herschel W. Anderson, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1966 Aix B. Harrison, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Hugh T. Richardson, Clinton Chapter No. 69, R.A.M., Clinton 1969 J. W. Thomas, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1970 Claude Wentworth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Weeks, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon Henry L. Hardin, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1971 Henry Jess Berline, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Joseph Hill Cummings, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1972 Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Vernon C. Tollison, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1974 Don M. Coulter, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami John E. Harvey, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1975 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City J. D. Edmonson, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Irl Brewer Ream, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1977 George C. Ward, Miami Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Miami Floyd Bernard Cottrell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1978 Darrel Winston Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Ivan Hart Routon, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton

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William Oscar Woodall, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1979 Grant Leopold, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Don Roberts Chance, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami William Walter Merryman, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1980 Curtis A. Mackey, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Robert O. Tupper, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Albert L. Page, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1981 Carl Woodrow Brown, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee James Carl Martin, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1982 Donald Mark Keiser, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1983 Bill Marvin Witt, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton William B. McBride, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Clyde E. Farley, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami Donald Ray Reuber, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1984 Walter A. Crook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville Harold Rea, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City John H. Whippey, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1985 Cecil C. Adcox, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Carl L. Fox, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Maurice L. Lashbrook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada 1986 Lester T. Craft, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Robert B. Christman, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Everette M. Baldwin, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1987 Fred Samuel Ball, Jr., Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman Glenn Dewey Murrell, Keystone No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton John Stallings Woodward, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1988 Raymond Hollis Dickens, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Jennings Long, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha 1989 Stephen William Spleth, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Elwood Murl Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1990 Howard Elton Ridgway, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 1991 James Viele, Jr., Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Fred R. Whitehead, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1992 William Edward Wickliffe, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Amos Grant Robison, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman 1993 Joseph Edwin Post, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee William L. Campbell, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 1994 John D. Miller, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1995 Robert D. Mitchell, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Ira F. Elledge, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William Hall, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee James D. Walker, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville

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1996 Chester R. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William A. Baines, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee Willard E. Phillips, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Barry Spradling, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 1997 Larry Don Horton, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha Virgil Everett Morse, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1998 Harold Marion Tolle, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1999 Charles Newton Haley, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2000 Richard Dunaway, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 2001 John Wade Vaughan, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2002 William D. Frasier, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2003 Dale Matthew Braden, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2004 Alfred D. Fryman, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 2005 Andrew Buryl Palmer, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2006 Robert Richard Rolseth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2007 Anthony Morris Leonhard, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2008 Joe H. Britton, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 James Roy Taylor, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2011 Mike W. Sexton, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Robert D. Cundiff, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD

ANTHONY WAYNE KECK

This award is given to the Cryptic Mason who is considered worthy based on exceptional and meritorious service to Cryptic Masonry above and beyond the call of duty.

Companion Keck has been a Master Mason for 23 years. He has served as Master of his Lodge at Tulsa No. 71. Since that time he has served as Chaplain and searches the Holy scriptures so that he may include a relevant passage in both the opening and closing of the Lodge.

Tony joined the York Rite in 1996 and has continued to contribute in his attendance and in ritual work. He has helped to organize degree work, repair regalia for the degrees, putting together memorial services, including taking part in the funeral services.

Companon Keck is an excellent example of a dedicated member devoted to promoting and improving Royal Arch Masonry.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

In 1951 the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons established the Distinguished Service Bronze Medal to be awarded each year to a Royal Arch Mason in each Grand Chapter

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affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. Each Grand Chapter nominates the Companion to receive the Award for his Distinguished Service; the award being made in the name of the General Grand Chapter; the only provision being that a Grand or Past Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter shall not be eligible for the same. The following have been the recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal in Oklahoma. * 1952 Joseph S. Lewis, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1953 Edward B. Hampton, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1954 Ansel M. Crowder, Perry Chapter No. 15, R.A.M., Perry * 1955 W. S. Durst, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon * 1956 Dryden George Shelton, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1957 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., Atoka * 1958 Kenneth S. Adams, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1959 George G. Duff, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1960 Raymond Shultz, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1961 Anson P. Shuman, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore * 1962 Frank E. Eldred, Drumright Chapter No. 83, R.A.M., Drumright * 1963 Jess P. Whitaker, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1964 Delbert Pidgeon, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1965 John Wesley Raley, Sr., Shawnee Chapter No. 32, Shawnee * 1966 Oliver S. Wilham, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater * 1967 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1968 John Willis Steward, Pauls Valley Chapter No. 82, R.A.M., Pauls Valley * 1969 Doctor Lewellen Cooley, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC * 1971 James Jefferson Thorne, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1972 Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1973 Russell L. Maxwell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1974 Everett H. Carbaugh, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1975 John R. F. Millican, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1976 Nelson Alfred Shepherd, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1977 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1978 James C. Taylor, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M. Elk City * 1979 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha * 1980 Fred J. Smith, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1981 Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman * 1982 Darrel W. Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1984 Barry C. Spradling, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1985 John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC * 1986 Howard G. Parker, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1987 T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC 1988 James O. Rust, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1989 Melvin M. Jennings, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1990 Arthur A. Farrington, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton * 1991 Charles Emmitt Williams, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1992 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1993 William L. Keeling, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1994 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC

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1995 Ronald Jack Chambers, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1996 Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1997 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore 1998 Albert Wild, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee 1999 Orlan R. Harrington, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2000 Lanny Sander, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City * 2002 Charles Moss, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2003 Bobby J. Stalnaker, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 2004 Timothy Peter Israel, Elk City Chapter No. 50, RAM, Elk City 2005 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2006 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus

*2007 Joseph C. Tannehill, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2008 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 Rocco Keith Eastridge, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Gary A. Odendahl, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2011 Monte Gene Hendrix, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Anthony Wayne Keck. Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL

Recipients shall be limited to one each Triennium for each Royal Arch Region, and FOUR AT LARGE MEDALS. The Deputy General Grand High Priest reviews the recommendations and sends it to the General Grand High Priest for his approval.

RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA

*F. M. Lumbard 1975 *Bernard F. Mandlebaum 1993 Kenneth D. Buckley 2008 Elwood M. Isaacs 2011 *Deceased

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER GOLD MEDAL

Recipients shall be selected when the following qualifications are met: The recipient must be a Royal Arch Mason and must qualify for the following reasons: One Medal is to be presented for outstanding activity in PUBLIC SERVICE; One Medal for outstanding contributions in the field of ARTS AND SCIENCES; and One Medal for outstanding BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS. Recommendations are sent directly to the General Grand High Priest, who in turn, will consult with the Dias General Grand Officers regarding his final decision.

RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA *Kenneth S. Adams 1960 Roy Clark 1993 *Deceased

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GRAND SECRETARIES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND CHAPTERS OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS 2012-2013

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JURISDICTION SECRETARY IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Bobby L. Carter Joseph D. Owen P.O. Box 10033 PO Box 326 6400 Stonemill Run Birmingham, AL 35210 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Mobile, AL 36695 Alaska David A. Hunt Jon J. Giddings George Watt P.O. Box 100641 1403 E. 9th St. P.O. Box 100175 Anchorage, AK 9951 Okmulgee, OK 74447 Anchorage, AK 99510 Alberta Marvyn Rogers Newell K. Barker William C. Johnstone PO Box 1124 5620 East Place 9808 Austin Rd, SW Athabasca, Alta, Canada Bartlesville, OK 74006 Calgary, Alberta T9S 2A9 T2J 0Z2 Argentina Miguel Bogado George Saruba Presidente Peron 1242 10380 Capital Federal Argentina Arizona Kenneth W. Smith Glenn H. Kinsley Oscar D. Sims 9301 East 26th St. 700 S. Laird St. P.O. Box 851 Tucson, AZ 85710 Mooreland, OK 73852 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 Arkansas Royce H. Taylor Jerry Whorton P.O. Box 1207 272 Shangra-La Pine Bluff, AR 71613 Russellville, AR 72802 Austria Helmut Ramberger Rauhensteingasse 3 A-1010 Vienna, Austria Belgium Klaus Greitmann James E. Smyrl 265 Rue Royale 1021 N. Washington Ave. B-1030 Brussels, Belgium Sand Springs, OK 74063 Brazil Paulo Roberto Curi Rua Sao Vicente, 127-Tijuca 20260-140 Rio de Janiero RJ, Brazil British Ed Wilson Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Brian A. Richman Columbia 35188 Spencer St 5015 S. Berryman Rd. 1279 Brand St. and Yukon Abbotsford, B.C. OKC, OK 73150 Port Coquitlam, BC V3G 2E3 V3C 5C4 California Kenneth G. Hope David J. Williams Charles Swedblom

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801 Elm Ave. PO Box 1207 P.O. Box 605 Long Beach, CA Colbert, OK 74733 Ridgecrest, CA 93555 90813 Colorado James E. Erickson E. David Snyder George E. West 10353 2150 Rd 3151 W. North Ave. 1000 South Oak St. Austin, CO 81410 Ponca City, OK 74601 Cortez, CO 81321 Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Donald R. Chance Robert A. Colbourn 525 Stillwater 1005 20th Ave. 19 Frost Dr. Windsor, CT 06095 Miami, OK 74354 North Haven, CT 06473 Delaware Franklin R. Townsend Gary A. Odendahl Franklin R. Townsend 905 Bradley Dr.. 338744 E. 840 Rd. 905 Bradley Dr. Wilmington, DE 19808 Carney, OK 74832 Wilmington, DE 19808 District of Howard F. Coleman David A. Ray Maurice R. Minner, Jr. Columbia 10364 Cedar Hill Lane 11921 Maple Valley Dr 4907 Wheeler Rd. King George, VA 22485 OKC, OK 74801 Oxen Hill, MD 20745 England James Daniel Does not commission Does not commission 60 Great Queen St. representatives. representatives. London, England WC2B 5AZ Finland Antti Piirto Patrick D. Couch Juha Viitala Kasarmikatu 16D 215 W. 16th St. Maaherrankatu 9 B FIN-00130 Helsinki, Owasso, OK 74055 FI-53100 Lappeenranta, Finland Finland Florida Dencil Smith Kenneth D. Buckley C. Allen Pattison PO Box 180428 P.O. Box 656 Menendez Dr. 605 Tallahassee, FL 32318 Beggs, OK 74421 Venice, FL 33595 France Jean-Pierre Pilorge Jon J. Giddings R. Young 12 Rue Christine de Piasn 1403 E. 9th St. 12 Rue du Mail 75017 Paris, France Okmulgee, OK 74447 Paris, France Georgia Wade C. Smith Van Melder 811 Mulberry St. 128 Ato Road Macon, GA 31201 Milledgeville, GA 31061 Germany Carsten Rinne Alister Boyd Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Str. 11 Wilhermsdorf, Ger 91452 Greece George Biniaris Garry D. Odom Nicolaos Savropoulos Freemason's Hall 7000 S. Villa 2 Kiou St. 19 Acharnon St OKC, OK 73159 G-11364 Athens, G-10438 Athens, Greece Greece Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch George N. Kahopea, Sr.

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Fayette, MO 65248 Ponca City, OK 74601 Columbia, MO 65201 Monaco Bernard Saglia Saint Andre Plaza 20 Boulevard de Suisse 98000 Monaco Montana Bradford L. Huffman Kish L. Thomas Vernon A. Nenetz PO Box 824 2430 NW 47th St. 408 S. Illinois Conrad, MT 59425 OKC, OK 73112 Conrad, MT 59425

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Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Steven C. Smith, I PO Box 22988 215 Heavenly Drive Lincoln, NE 68542 Omaha, NE 68134 Netherlands Peter G. Kok Robert E. Goode A.E. Dodokvanhell Ordesecretariaat HKG 4705 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. Postbus 11525 Bartlesville, OK 74006 2502 AM den Haag, Netherlands Nevada Russell M. Wilde Bradley S. Rickelman G. Michael Urso 2321 Meadowbrook Ln. 5216 W. 2nd Ave. 1301 S. 7th St. Carson City, NV 89701 Stillwater, OK 74074+ Las Vegas, NV 89104 Newfoundland & Gordon J. Abbott Gary A. Davis Lawrence Bentley Labrador, Canada PO Box 290, RR #1 620 W. Cherry 38 Empire Avenue Burin, NF & Lab A0E 1E0 Drumright, OK 74030 Stephenville, NF A2N 1X5 New Brunswick, Michael Crofts Robert G. Davis Ambry G. Newman Canada 217 Carrington Lane P.O. Box 70 365 Skyline Ave.

Fredericton, NB E3A 5R6 Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 Mitamichi, NB, W1V Canada New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Joe R. Manning, Jr. Leonard S. Sousa P.O. Box 621 P.O. Box 8 1198 Goffstown Rd. Littleton, NH 03561 Cushing, OK 74023 Manchester, NH New Jersey Emil P. Busko Steve Singleton Alvin L. Zach 10 Woodmill Drive 4908 Loper Ave. 8 Lisa Ct. Clementon, NJ 08021 Stillwater, OK 74074 E. Brunswick, NJ 08816 New Mexico Paul A. Brehm Glenn Tuttle Jesse O. Martindale P.O. Box 25004 RR 3, Box 678 1300 Camino del Sol Albuquerque, NM 87125 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Farmington, NM 87401 New South Wales, Ezra Ron Duckworth Michael A. Davis Richard F. Bell Australia Box 134 P.O. Box 15 51 Carandotta St. Petersham NSW2049 Drumright, OK 74030 Mayfield West 2304 N Southwest Australia New York James W. Hemstrought, Jr. William D. Bowie, Jr. E. William Whittaker New York Masonic Home 37807 Highway 9 5088 W. Bluff Drive 2150 Bleecher St. Tecumseh, OK 74873 Bluff Point, NY 14478 Utica, NY 13501 New Zealand Michael D. Reid Marshall M. Clayton H.L. Allen P.O. Box 34-974 3509 University 35 Walsh St.

Birkenhead, Auckland Muskogee, OK 74403 Reefton, New Zealand 1310, New Zealand

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North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Charles L. Stuckey Ray Norris P.O. Box 17212 132 Road Runner Dr. 312 Woodland Trail Raleigh, NC 27619 Ponca City, OK 74604 Hendersonville, NC 28739 North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Robert O. Tupper Clifford A. Cranna 1405 3d St. 315 W. Washington

Fargo, ND 58102-2743 Purcell, OK 73080 Nova Scotia, Frederick W. Richard Michael G. Aston Timothy R. Outerbridge Canada R.R. #1, Belmont RR 2, Box 91 Box 861 Nova Scotia BOM 1C0 Coweta, OK 74429 Westville B0K 2A0, NS,

Canada Ohio Dale G. Ray, Jr. Ralph K. Harris Curtis M. Jackson Alexander Commons STE401 513 S. Fairfax 5088 Dalmeny Ct. 564 W Tuscarawas Ave Skiatook, OK 74070 Columbus, OH Barberton, OH 44203 43220 Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway Timothy P. Israel Thomas L. Crowder P.O. Box 767 2018 W. 7th Pl. Canyonville, OR 97417-0767 Elk City, OK 73644 Panama Alberto Lalo Robert T. Shipe James E. Cook P.O. Box 0831-1545 5108 SE 47th St. PSC 02, Box 3233 Panama City, Rep. Of Panama OKC, OK 73135 APO AA 34002 Pennsylvania Gary M. Gehringer Matthew D. McGee George W. Young 1 N. Broad St. 228 Westbury 401 Smith Rd Philadelphia, PA 19107 Ponca City, OK 74601 Bath, PA 18014 Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Herman J. Jack Felix T. Ng

Plaridel Masonic Temple 4108 N. Aydelotte 1568 Mayhaligue St. 1440 San Marcelino St. Shawnee, OK 74804 Sta. Cruz, Manila, Ermita, Manila, Philippines Philippines

Portugal Luis Trindad Santos Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Jose Salgado Braz

Rua Joao Saraiva N.34-1 5015 S. Berryman Rd. Av. Duque d’ Avila 8 2 - D 1700-250 Lisboa, Portugal OKC, OK 73150 1000 Lisboa, Portugal

Quebec, Canada Charles Andre Braun Neal D. Leach Charles D. McCormick 2295 St. Mark St. Rm404B 643 N. Market Montreal, Quebec H3H 2G9 Shawnee, OK 74801 Queensland, John F. Frank Donald H. Long Australia PO Box 10272 100 Vale St. Brisbane, Queensland, Moorooka OLD 4105 Australia 4000

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Rhode Island & John A. Larson III John E. King James M. Fogarty Providence 97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee 178 Haverhill Ave. Plantations N. Scituate, RI 02857 Altus, OK 73521 North Kingstown, RI 02852 Romania Traian Popescu 152, Stirbei Voda St. 26B Bldg, 8th floor Ste 23 1st District,Bucharest, Romania Saskatchewan, Mike Petty William F. Leipert Canada R.R. #3, Box 84 279 Duffield St. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H Canada S7K 3J6 Scotland Grahame J. Smith Kenneth L. Lowmiller George MacLeod 23 St. John St. 1114 Lake 7 Fraser Rd. Edinburgh EH8 8DG Lawton, OK 73501 Dingwall IV 19, Scotland Scotland South Australia Max Atkinson David Hoard John E. Acland P.O. Box 19 Rundle Mall P.O. Box 245 14 Church Street Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Sterling, OK 73567 Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Elwood M. Isaacs Phillip G. Russell P.O. Box 7463 412 Summit Way 4746 Landridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29202-7463 Norman, OK 73071 Charleston, SC 2940 South Dakota Roger H. Hansen Donald R. Salmon 900 E. 35th St. 201 E. Liberty Souix Falls, SD 57105 Rapid City, SD 57701 Spain Jordi Rodriques Masonic Temple Gran, Via de Les CortsCatalanes 617 E-08007 Barcelona, Spain Switzerland J.D.M. Miller I. Dwayne Dixon Max Rosen P.O. Box 7204 5001 Judy Dr. CH-3001 Bene 2, Switzerland Del City, OK 73115 Tennessee Rick Hoover John D. Miller, Jr. Johnny Lee Byrd PO Box 332748 1630 S. 101st E. Ave. 2602 Crestwood Rd. Nashville, TN 37203 Owasso, OK 74055 Nashville, TN 37214 Texas Orville L. O’Neill Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. Eldon L. Brooks P.O. Box 296 807 N. Hobson P.O. Box 296 Waco, TX 76703-0296 Shawnee, OK 74801 Waco, TX 76703

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Togo Herve Eric Awide Pana Domaine des Macons Quarttier Djidole Boitee Postale: 106 Lome Togo Utah Owen C. Orton Daniel Christopher John L. Elwell, Jr. 4220 S. 4900 West 7751 South S 4380 S. 5100 West West Valley, UT 84120-4823 Ponca City, OK 74601 Hooper, UT 84315 Venezuela Neptail Boyer Julio Serrano Keisten P.O. Box 751 Valencia, Venezuela Vermont Bruce R. Howard Aix B. Harrison Wendell H. Chaffee 17 Tuttle Meadow Drive 2201 Brentwood Pkwy 53 Sunset Dr. Rutland, VT 05701 Madison, WI 53704 Burlington, VT 05401 Victoria, John C. Williams Robert A. Ross Australia 300 Albert St. RMB 7510 East Melbourne 3002 Terang 3264, Australia Victoria, Australia Virginia Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr. William A. Nation Charles Edwin Cave 11010 Cross Club Court 1309 Lakecrest Dr. 301 Spruce St. Providence Forge, VA 23140 Norman, OK 73071 Mt. Carmel, TN 37645 Washington Jeff Bartow John L. Logan Ross Brabley Othus PO Box 1539. 13913 Kirkland Ridge 17514 SE 302nd St Ellensburg, WA 98926 Edmond, OK 73013 Kent, WA 98042 Western Basil J. Green A. Dean Monroe Norman Barry Carter Australia PO Box 405 227 Glenna Dr. 414 Lewington Gardens Victoria Park 6979, San Angelo, TX 76901 Bibra Lake 6153, Western Australia Western Australia West Virginia Gregory A. Riley, Sr. Bartis M. Kent Arthur J. Davison 427 West Pike St. 800 N. 45th St. West RR 2, Box 530 Clarksburg, WV 26301 Muskogee, OK 74401 Elkins, WV 26214 Wisconsin Edward J. Mitchell Robert R. Rolseth Eugene R. Kuhnwald 36275 Sunset Dr 7818 N. 154th E. Ave. 1870 Elm Drive Dousman, WI 53118 Owasso, OK 74055 Friendship, WI 53934 Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget Stanley N. McIrvin PO Box 653 P.O. Box 1249 Cowley, WY 82420 Casper, WY 82602

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2013 DIRECTORY OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS OF OKLAHOMA NO. NAME & LOCATION HIGH PRIEST SECRETARY MEETING DAY CHARTER 1 INDIAN Johnny D. Allford Monte Gene Hendrix 4th Monday 21 Feb 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 McAlester 74501 McAlester 74502-3335 918-423-6360 (H)918-423-6249 3 MUSKOGEE Marshal Clayton Harvey Johnson, Jr. 3rd Wed 6 Nov 1890

121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 6:00 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402

918-682-0251 (H)918-683-5616 6 GUTHRIE Lester A. Cowan, Jr. Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6 Nov 1890 1419 N. Walnut 2808 Ashe Brooke Place Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H)405-341-1081 7 CYRUS Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant 2d & 4th Weds 9 Sep 1890 2935 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City 73112 405-755-0036

11 ARDMORE Lester Stewart John Carter 2d Monday 10 Aug 1893 1032 Cherry P.O. Box 14 Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-239 (H)580-795-4684 14 STILLWATER Christopher Forster Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 10 Aug 1895 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. Stillwater 74074 Camey 74832 405-372-7520 405-865-3036 24 NORMAN Bryan L. Hensly Daniel Hanttula 2nd Thurs 26-Sep-1928 1700 N. Porter 1309 Lakecrest Dr. Norman 73071 Norman 73071 405-321-7310 (H)405-329-2968 25 OLIVET Jeffery McClellan James E. Halbrook 2nd Tuesday 3 Sep 1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 (H)580-762-8955 28 TEXOMA Harold R. Anders Mike Echols 4th Thurs 23 Apr 2010 103 S. Burney St. 100 Oak St. Colbert, OK 74733 Cartwright, OK 74731 580-760--0203

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39 OKMULGEE Rex Lee Hastey Jon Giddings 2ndTuesday 12-Apr-1904 114 N. Grand P.O. Box 1340 Okmulgee 74447 Okmulgee 74447-1340 918-756-4179 44 LAWTON Robert D. King Michael Zura 1st Tuesday 18-Apr-1905 702 SW C St. 4805 NW Williams Lawton 73505 Lawton, OK 73505 580-353-4606 580-248-8708 50 ELK CITY Timothy P. Israel Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Tues 9-Apr-1906 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648-0671 580-225-0484 580-225-0484 52 TULSA James R. Taylor, Jr. Craig Bowman 3rd Monday 27-Apr-1907 5925 E. 9th 812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 (C)918-706-0686 55 BARTLESVILLE Jack Fleharty Robert Goode 3rd Thursdays 16-Apr-1907 610 NE Washington Blvd. 610 N.E. Washington Blvd Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H)918-333-3703 60 ALTUS Guy A. Brigman Bobby L. Laws 1st Thursday 9 Apr-2005 1120 N. Hudson 1202 N. Hudson Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (H)580-482-1336 (C)580-471-3105 72 WOODWARD Glenn H. Kinsley Donald H. Whitman 4th Thurs(Jan-Oct)16-Apr-1912 819½ Main St. RR 2 Box 6750 2nd Thurs(Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Vici 73859 7:30 p.m. 580-256-5240 580-273-4442 81 CIMARRON VALLEY Richard Dunaway Gary A. Davis 3rd Wed 17-Apr-1917 212 N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 Drumright 74030 Drumright 74030-0015 918-352-4622 (H)918-352-2382 (O)918-352-4622 101 CAPITOL HILL E. Victor Naso Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-1957 14 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H)405-670-4258

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103 Veritas Robert C. Finch Daniel D. Hantulla Quarty 3rd Wed 23-Apr-2010 Norman Lodge No.38 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. 1st Month Qtr 1700 N. Porter Norman, OK 73071 7:00 p.m. Norman, OK 405-321-6538

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013

William Pearce (22) Mary MI Grand Master 27552 E. 128th St. Coweta, OK 74429 918-486-2730(H) 918-346-3116 E-mail: [email protected]

John L. Logan (52) Diane RI Deputy Grand Master 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O) E-mail: jllogan33 @gmail.com

Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda RI Grand P.C.W. Rt 6, Box 457 Eufaula, OK 74432 918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda RI Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie RI Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX) E-mail: [email protected]

Larry D. White (22) RI Grand Captain of the 4943 E. 27th St Guard Tulsa OK 74114 918-232-3276 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Charles A. Downing (2) Mary Illustrious Grand Conductor of 2910 N. 11th St W. Council Muskogee, OK 74401 918-682-7459 (H) 918-869-7890 (C) E-mail: [email protected]


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John E. King (33) Vicki Illustrious Grand Steward 1128 N. Lee Altus, OK 73521 580-477-0892 (H) 580-471-0636 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy Illustrious Grand Marshall 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6538 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Harvey C. Johnson (2) Illustrious Grand Sentinel 6200 E. 105th St. N. Wagoner, OK 74467-7948 918-683-5616 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Troy E. Shipman (3) Angela Illustrious Grand Chaplain 205 Blair Ave. Coalgate, OK 74538-1807 580-320-5132 (H) E-mail: [email protected]



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WILLIAM H. PEARCE

ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER 2012-13

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WILLIAM H. PEARCE ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER 2012-13

Companion Pearce was born in January 16, 1942 in Bokchito, OK and later attended high school in Augusta, Kansas. He is married to Mary, and they have five children and thirteen grand children along with thirteen great grand children. He and Mary have been married for 35 years. Bill was a heavy equipment operator from 1960-1963 and an electrician from 1963-1967. He was also a Union Electrician fro 1963 - 2004 and retired in 2004. Companion Pearce was initiated an Entered Apprentice in 1968, received his Fellowcraft degree in December 1968 and was raised a Master Mason in January 1969, all at Brookside Lodge in Tulsa, OK. He is currently a perpetual member of Coweta Lodge No. 251, Past Distrrict President of District 11, Past Master of Coweta Lodge, and works with the "Oklahoma Prevention of Blindness" doing eye screenings for grade school kids. In the Grand Lodge, he served on several committees and was the Grand Treasurer in 2001. He was Grand Pursuivant in 2004 and is still the Grand Representative for the Grand Lodge of Brazil. Bill is a 33rd degree Mason with the Tulsa Valley Scottish Rite and is a life member. He has been back stage manager, Commander of Royal Order of Ducks, Venerable Master of the Chain Gang, Assitant Director and Director of the Work. He has been a member of the Akdar Shrine since 1981 and the Order of the Eastern Star since 2001, where he served as Worthy Patron in 2013. Companion Pearce began his York Rite career in 1981 at a field day in Muskogee, OK. He was Excellent High Priest of Tulsa Chapter No. 52 in 2005, Illustrious Master of Tulsa Council No. 22 in 2006, and Eminent Commander of Tulsa Commandery No. 20 in 2007. Bill was elected to the Grand Council line in 2009 as Grand Captain of the Guard, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in 2010, Deputy Grand Master in 2011 and Grand Illustrious Master in 2012. His other awards and memberships include the York Rite College, Super Excellent Master Degree, Order of High Priesthood and Thrice Illustrious Masters, Oklahoma Past Commanders Association, Knight York Cross of Honor, and a member of the Prince of Peace Red Cross of Constantine.

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2012-2013

DISTRICT NO. 1 Timothy P. Israel Guymon Council No. 51 2018 W. 7th Pl. Woodward Council No. 52 Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City Council No. 25 580-225-5080 DISTRICT NO. 2 William L. McClendon Lawton Council No.21 613 W. Bradford Ave. Altus Council No. 33 Altus, OK 73521 580-482-8873 DISTRICT NO. 3 Steve O. Singleton Norman Council No. 27 4908 Loper Ave. Alpha Council No. 18 Stillwater, OK 74074 405-372-3356 DISTRICT NO. 4 Robert D. Cundiff Capitol Hill Council No.59 516 Leslie Dr Del City, OK 73115 405-670-4258 DISTRICT NO. 5 E. David Snyder Stillwater Council No. 50 3151 W. North Ave. Cimarron Valley No. 44 Ponca City, OK 74601 Guthrie Council No. 48 580-762-7888 DISTRICT NO. 6 James R. Taylor, Jr. Okmulgee Council No. 17 128 W. 135th Pl. N. Muskogee Council No. 2 Skiatook, OK 74070 Tulsa Council No. 22 918-630-9523 DISTRICT NO. 7 Jim Mahan Bernard Council No. 43 13506 W. 155th Pl. N. Bartlesville Council No. 41 Skiatook, OK 74070 918-396-7434

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DISTRICT NO. 8 Donnie G. Higginbotham Union Council No. 3 13447 CR 1560 ` Ardmore Council No. 11 Ada, OK 74820 580-399-5320

DISTRICT DEPUTIES AT LARGE

John King James E. Smyrl 1128 N. Lee 1021 N. Washington Ave. Altus, OK 73521 Sand Springs, OK 74063 580-477-0892 918-269-8698

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2012-2013

Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: Troy E. Shipman (3) – 205 Blair Ave., Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-320-5132) All past Grand Illustrious Masters Committee on Credentials: Robert D. Cundiff (59) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Michael L. McConnel (22) – PO Box 54228, Tulsa, OK 74155-0228 (918-266-4749) James H. Ellis (41) – 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-6339) Harvey Kaylor (33) – 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-492-5304) Committee on Finance: John L. Logan (52) - Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320)) Committee on Work and Returns: James E. Smyrl (22) – Chmn - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Jim W. Mahan (41) – 13506 W. 155th Pl. N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-230-2037) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Jim W. Mahan (41) - Chmn - 13506 W. 155th Pl. N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-230-2037) Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (27) - Chmn - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) William D. Bowie, Jr. (27) - 37729 Highway 9, Tecumseh, OK 74873-5142 (405-598-3394) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215)

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Committee on York Rite Coordination: John L. Logan (52) - Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-246-0021) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Committee on Custodian of the Work: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James E. Smyrl (22) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-246-0021) Timothy P. Israel (25) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080)

Standing Resolution Committee

Investment Advisory Board: 2010-12 Curtis Gimlin (Coun No. 22) – 6225 E. 78th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74136 (918-762-2804) 2011-13 Charles L. Stuckey (Chap No. 25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 John L. Logan (Com No. 29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

Special Committees

Charters and Dispensations: Bobby L. Carter (27) - Chmn - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) E. David Snyder (43) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6913) Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) DeMolay: Pat Couch (22) - Chmn - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Johnny McClellan (3) - 205 W. Blair, Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-762-2804) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Masonic Charity Foundation: 2010-2012 Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522)

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Membership: Robert G. Davis (50) - Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-282-1281) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Steve Singleton (50) - N.C. REGION - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) Robert Portwood (22) - N.E. REGION - PO Box 1091, Claremore, OK 74618 (918-398-3071) Robert Padgett (3) - S.E. REGION - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 Ed Becerra (21) - S.C. REGION - 10263 HWY 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) John L. Logan (52) - WESTERN REGION - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation 2012 - Kish L. Thomas President – Kenneth D. Buckley 2013 - Charles L. Stuckey Secretary – Gary A. Davis 2014 - Bobby L. Carter Youth Leadership Award: William H. Pearce (22) - 27552 E. 128th St., Coweta, OK 74429 (918-486-2730) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: William H. Pearce (22) - 27552 E. 128th St., Coweta, OK 74429 (918-486-2730) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Committee on Time and Place: Trasen Akers (59) - 5300 W. Memorial Rd. Apt # 1R, Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (918-348-9654) Committee on Appreciation: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Youth Ambassador: (DeMolay, Rainbow, & Jobs Daughters) Tim Israel (25) - Chmn - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Pat Couch (22) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Don H. Whitman (52) - RR 2, Box 6750, Vici, OK 73859 (580-273-4442) Steve O. Singleton (50) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-372-3356) Paul T. Currell (25) - 3106 S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Troy E. Shipman (3) – 205 Blair Ave., Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-320-5132)

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Multimedia Communications: William D. Bowie, Jr. (27) - Print Media Coordinator Steve O. Singleton (50) - Media Coordinator Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) [email protected] Bob Cundiff (59) - Amateur Radio Coordinator Assistant Custodians of the Work: Donald G. Jones (27) - 700 NE 122nd St #4604, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-513-4544) William A. Nation (27) - 1309 Lakecrest Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-329-2968) Paul T. Currell (25) - 3106 S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) Harvey Kaylor (33) - 1208 Jefferson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-492-5304) Webmaster: Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) e-mail: [email protected] York Rite Promotional Booth: James P. Cleveland (18) - 1405 Pine Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-8028 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (59) - 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

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PROCEEDINGS

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There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the One-Hundred Nineteenth Annual Assembly of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma was opened in the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m.,

Friday, April 26, 2013. Companion William H. Pearce, M I Grand Master, presiding. MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER.....................……….….. WILLIAM H. PEARCE RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER......... …….........… JOHN L. LOGAN R.I. GRAND P.C.W…………………………………………………. MARVIN CHAMBERLIN R.I. GRAND TREASURER............................................................. ELWOOD M. ISAACS R.I. GRAND SECRETARY…………………………………………………..GARY A. DAVIS R.I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD.................………….............. LARRY D. WHITE ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL .... CHARLES A. DOWNING ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MARSHALL.........………………................. DANIEL HANTTULA ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD.......................................................... JOHN E. KING ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND SENTINEL.……….............................… HARVEY C. JOHNSON ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CHAPLAIN……....… Andrew B. Palmer for TROY E. SHIPMAN The flag of the United States of America was presented and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Companion Andrew B. Palmer, Acting Grand Chaplain. Distinguished Guests were received at the 8:00 a.m. session ceremonies. The Grand Master appointed Companions David A. Ray, David Snyder, and Donnie G. Higginbotham as the Teller Committee.

PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Lewis A. Hullum 1994-95 Donald G. Jones 2004-05 Bobby L. Carter 2002-03 Charles L. Stuckey 2005-06 Elwood M. Isaacs 2003-04 E. David Snyder 2008-09 Andrew B. Palmer 2011-12 The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed all the above Past Illustrious Grand Masters and thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Timothy P. Israel District No. 1 Absent District No. 2 Absent District No. 3 Robert D. Cundiff District No. 4 E. David Snyder District No. 5 James R. Taylor, Jr. District No. 6 Absent District No. 7 Donnie Higginbotham District No. 8 John E. King At Large James E. Smyrl At Large The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None was noted.

CONSTITUENT COUNCILS REPRESENTED The roll call of the Constituent Councils of Oklahoma was called, and the following were present: Muskogee Council No. 2 Union Council No. 3

Ardmore Council No. 11 Alpha Council No. 18 Lawton Council No. 21 Tulsa Council No. 22

Elk City Council No. 25 Norman Council No. 37 Altus Council No. 33 Cimarron Valley Council No. 44 Guthrie Council No. 48 Stillwater Council No. 50 Woodward Council No. 52 Capitol Hill Council No. 59

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTTEENTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY A motion was made and seconded to approve the printed proceedings of the 118th annual assembly. Motion prevailed.

ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

To the Officers and Companions of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our 119th Annual Assembly. To our distinguished guest and visitors, I would like to extend to you and your ladies our Oklahoma Hospitality. I hope you will enjoy your visit with us and will return many times in the future. If we can help make your stay more pleasant, please let us know. On April 14,2012, I had the honor of being installed as your Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. May I remind you that this is your Grand Assembly. You are expected to take an active part in our deliberation, listen intently, speak openly, and vote wisely. Most Worshipful Grand Master Randall Rodgers and Most Worshipful Grand Master Bradley S. Rickelman , we have worked the quarries together for several years and, I want to thank you for what you have done for masonry. I want to say thanks to all of the Grand Officers for the help that they have given me this year and a special thanks to our Grand Recorder Gary Davis and Grand Treasurer Ike Isaacs for all their help this past year. To you younger Companions and York Rite Brothers, you could find no better mentors. I want to say thank you to all District Deputies and all the Companions who served on our Committees. In fact I would be remiss if did not profess to you how many sitting around this room are mentors and truly great men who have set the finest example as unsung heroes, leaders and have promoted our fundamentals and ideals across this great State. During my travels this past year I have been fortunate that Grand High Priest Robert

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Rolseth and I have ridden together several miles around the state visiting the Chapters and Councils. We spent a lot of time discussing and planning many things with the common goal growing and bettering York Rite Masonry in Oklahoma. I hope that what we have done, and plan to do, will bear fruit and have a positive impact for many years to come. I would like to express my appreciation to Companion Robert Rolseth Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma and Sir Knight Mark Critchfield, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma for their cooperation and support in making this last year very rewarding and enjoyable. To my Companions of Tulsa Council No. 22, I thank you for the beautiful apron you presented me, and I will wear it with pride everywhere I can. How quickly this year has passed. How rewarding and humbling it has been. I hope you find that I have finished this year better than when I started.

NECROLOGY Last night at a memorial service, we honored the passing of Companions and Sir Knights who made that journey to that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Their mentorship shall always have a profound effect on all our lives they touched. They will be sorely missed.

DISPENSATIONS This year we had a dispensation request by Norman Council #27 to temporarily move their Charter and hold a special meeting on August 11, 2012 at Lindsay Lodge #248, Lindsay, Oklahoma for the conferring of degrees. I also issued a dispensation requested by Tulsa Council #22 to allow Tulsa Council to hold their election of officers on November19, 2012 in lieu of December 19, 2012

SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE I traveled to the Southwest Conference held in Dallas,Texas on September14th and 15th, 2012

CONSOLIDATIONS Guymon Council#51 consolidated with Woodward Council No. 52 in December, 2012.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES On the recommendation of the Grand Illustrious Master’s of other Jurisdictions. I was pleased to commission the following Grand Representatives to represent Oklahoma near their Grand Council. Rhode Island- Robert A. Palazzo Wisconsin- Douglas B. Hoffman New Jersey- Richard G. Dobbins, Sr. Virginia- Roger E. Cundiff Kentucky- James V. Jones

COUNCIL AWARDS Cryptic Mason of the Year and Youth Leadership Award will be disclosed at the Banquet tonight

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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE REPORT We took York Rite Auto Window emblems to every Council and Field Day that we went to. And we want to thank each and every one for participating in the fundraiser. These funds will be added to the Council Perpetual Membership fund.

VISITATIONS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER Apr 14- 2012 Installed as M.I.G.M. for 2012- 2013 at Grand Sessions in OKC, OK Apr 16 Tulsa York Rite Official Visit Apr 21 Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion Apr 23 McAlester York Rite to give out awards Apr 28 McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion May 03 Altus York Rite Official Visit May 10 Guthrie York Rite Official Visit May 16 Muskogee York Rite Official Visit May 17 Bartlesville York Rite Official Visit May 20 Grand Assembly of the Ladies Oriental Shrine Norfolk, VA May 27 Grand Assembly of the Rainbow Girls in OKC May 31 Beggs Blue Lodge York Rite Presentation Jun 01 Grand Assembly of the Jobs Daughters Norman Okla. Jun 11 Ardmore York Rite Official Visit June 15&16 Elk City, OK York Rite Field Day June 27 York Rite Commandery,Chapter and Council meeting at Lodge No. 36 June 30 York Rite Quarterly Meeting Lodge No. 36 July 15 Demolay Conclave In Stillwater, OK Aug 08 Stillwater York Rite Official Visit Aug 10 Lindsay, OK to form a new York Rite Chapter & Council Aug 18 Midwest City, High Priest, Thrice Ill. Master & Past Commander Meetings Sep 04 Lawton York Rite Official Visit Sept 08 Quarterly Meeting at Drumright Sep 12 Norman Council No. 36 Official Visit Sep 13-14 South Central & South West Conference in Dallas, TX Sep 22 York Rite Grand Master's Field Day - Muskogee OK Sep 29 Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion & White Shrine in OKC Oct 02 Elk City York Rite Official Visit Oct 14 Order of the Eastern Star Grand Session at Guthrie, OK Oct 17 Drumright York Rite Official Visit Oct 27 McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion Nov 08 Norman Council No. 27 Official Visit Nov 09 Oklahoma Grand Masters Banquet at Guthrie, OK Nov 13 Ponca City York Rite Official Visit Nov 15 Bartlesville York Rite Official Visit Nov 16 Capital Hill York Rite Official Visit Jan 02-2013 Muskogee York Rite Installing of Officers Jan 19 York Rite Work & Tactics meeting at Lodge No. 36 OKC Jan 22 Okmulgee York Rite Official Visit Jan 27 DeMolay Work Shop OKC

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Feb 02 York Rite Field Day at Lodge No. 36 in OKC Feb 18 Finance Committee Meeting at Drumright Lodge Mar 09 York Rite Quarterly Meeting at Lodge No. 36 OKC Apr 09 Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion Apr 13 McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion Apr 20 Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion Apr 25 York Rite Grand Session OKC

APPRECIATION Companions, you honored me beyond measure when you Elected and installed me in this office. In retrospect of the 32 years I have been a Cryptic Mason thank you. To my companions in line, I will do my best to help you if you ask. To my wife Mary, I want thank you for all the help and support you have given me over the years. Thank you for being with me. William H Pearce Most Illustrious Grand Master

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Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2012

Grand Council, Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma

General Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo



Stock & ETF's: Cost

AT&T, (T), 200 Sh, avg yield 5.33% 2916.93 6,742.00

I Shares S&P (PFF), 255 sh, avg yield 6.01% 10103.66 10,103.10

Powershares, (PGX), 510 sh, avg yield 6.46% 7144.14 7,486.80

Suburban Propane (SPH), 100 sh, avg yield 8.77% 4239.55 3,886.00



Avg yield 7.29% 35683.46 36,729.90

Corporate Bonds: Cost

Bell Atlantic debs, 8,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%) 7980.00 8,650.64

10542.43 8,650.64

Avg yield 5.55%

Franklin Income, (FCISX), 1,388.18 sh, avg yield 5.61% 2562.43 3,137.28

BlackRock Equity, (BCF), 290 Sh, Avg yield 8.63% 3095.68 2,975.40

Choen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, avg yield 7.06% 3248.16 3,398.00

Hancock,John Trust, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.55% 3216.73 3,268.00


PIMCO, Glbl Govt Fd, (RCS), 200 sh, avg yield 8.45% 2448.12 2,270.00

Tortoise Energy, (TYY), 100 sh, avg yield 5.86% 2877.50 2,847.00

Avg yield 7.28% 17577.78 20,471.68

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities:

General Elec, 13 sh, avg yield 6.61%, (6.625%) 312.26 $325.26

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.24% (6.95%) 2571.00 2,753.00

Avg yield 5.7% 2883.26 3,078.26

Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012 $74,358.23


3.38%

Transferred to Grand Council Checking Account, 7/3 and 10/3/12 $3,200.00

Dividends/Interest earned in 2012 $4,598.13

Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo


$6,663.93


AT&T, (T), 201 sh, avg yield 5.33% 6241.55 6,775.71

ConocoPhillips, (COP), 102 sh, avg yield 4.55% 4376.39 5,914.98


Philllips 66 Co, (PSX), 51 Sh, avg yield 1.88% 1315.65 2,708.10

PowerShares, 401 Sh, avg yield 6.46% 5366.83 5,886.68

Suburban Propane, (SHP), 200 sh, avg yield 8.77% 8534.26 7,772.00


Williams Partners, (WPZ), 140 sh, avg yield 6.63% 7856.86 6,812.40

Windstgream Corp (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07% 2713.50 1,656.00

Avg yield 6.78% 52340.68 52,259.37

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Corporate Bonds: Cost

GTE Calif Debs, 7,000 sh, yield 5.68%, (5.68%) 6886.25 8,316.49

Avg yield 5.68% 6886.25 8,316.49

Mutual Funds: Cost

Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 sh, avg yield 7.06% 3293.22 3,398.00

John Hancock, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.55% 3239.95 3,268.00

MFS Intermediate Inc, (MIN), 901 sh, 8.21% 6015.78 5,802.44

PIMCO, (RCS), 200 sh, avg yield, 8.45% 2472.45 2,270.00

15021.40 14,738.44

Preferredes/Fixed Rate Secruties: Cost

US Cellular, yield 6.30%, (6.95%) 2571.00 2,753.00

Avg yield 6.31% 2571.00 2,753.00


Net Gain/Loss Account Value for the year 20112 $8,876.93

11.7%


The total endowed funds in the Grand Council as of 1/1/12 $85,622.11

The total endowed funds in the Grand Council as of 12/31/12 $88,808.34 $3,186.23

Dividends/Interest distributed to Grand Council in 2012 $0.00

Dividends/Interest distributed to Local Councils in 2012 $0.00

Dividends/Interest distributed in 2012 on interest earned in 2011 $0.00

Div/Int to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012 $0.00



Grand Total of Grand Council Investments:

1/1/2012 12/31/2012 Gain % Increase

Total General Fund Account Value $71,925.04 $74,358.23 $2,433.19 3.4%

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value $75,854.30 84,731.23 8,876.93 11.7%

Grand Council Total Investments $147,779.34 $159,089.46 $11,310.12 7.7%

11,310.12

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As of 12/31/2012 Total Perpetual Members Grand Council, CM of OklahomaNew Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local Total to

Members Total Total Total Interest Council Council Grand Council Council Local

Name in 2012 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed * Deceased Living Council * Deceased Living Councils

Altus No. 33 2 23 2 21 4,965.00 331.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Alpha (OKC), No. 18 28 13 15 3,760.00 250.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Ardmore, No. 11 1 20 4 16 3,410.00 220.70 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bartlesville, No. 41 41 23 18 4765.25 317.50 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bernard No. 43 33 6 27 3,512.00 231.60 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Capitol Hill No. 59 1 136 47 89 17,066.50 1091.40 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cimarron Valley, No. 44 1 13 6 7 1,725.00 115.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Elk City, No. 25 42 14 28 4,965.00 331.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Guthrie, No. 48 23 5 18 3,111.00 207.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Guymon, No. 51 9 6 3 720.00 48.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Lawton, No. 21 49 20 29 5,475.00 357.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Muskogee, No. 2 10 2 8 1,305.00 87.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Norman, No. 27 69 31 38 8,300.61 547.23 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Okmulgee, No. 17 24 14 10 1,770.00 118.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Stilllwater, No. 50 26 9 17 3,150.00 208.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Tulsa, No. 22 1 88 28 60 13,951.73 822.50 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Union (McAlester), No. 3 1 46 12 34 4458.75 297.25 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Woodward, No. 52 33 12 21 2,397.50 159.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

* *

18 7 713 254 459 88,808.34 5,739.18 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00

Companion Isaacs made a motion that Paragraph 4 of the Investment Policy of the

Grand Council which reads; “Guidelines: The asset allocation target shall be 75% to 85%

in Fixed Income Investments, and the balance if Equity Investments with each portfolio:”

To read: “Guidelines: The asset allocation target of the total portfolio shall be:

Minimum Target Maximum

Equities and ETF’s 10% 22% 60%

Corporate, Municipal

and Agency Bonds 5% 25% 40%

Mutual Funds 10% 23% 40%

Preferred/Fix Rate Securities 10% 25% 10%

Cash and Equivalents 0% 5% 10%

Motion prevailed.

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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Council of

Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2012 1391 Gains:

Greeted 55

Admissions 13

Reinstatements 10

Adjustments __ 0 Total Gains 78

Losses:

Deaths 41


Demitted 11

Adjustments __ 6 Total Losses 104

Membership: 31 December 2012 1,365 Net Membership Loss: 26 We had a decrease of 26 members compared to 26 last year. Greetings of 55 compared to 69 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 46 compared to 54 last year. All Councils have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2011.

We had 40 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues.

Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 7, with an ending total of 459 living and 254 deceased perpetual members. Almost 35% of our members are perpetual members. I continue to ask you, as Recorders, to help out by being prompt with your reports and annual returns. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Recorder's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual convocation. GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder

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GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET VERSES ACTUAL - 2012

Income: Budget 12 Actual 12 Variation

Per Capita $7,492.00 $7,163.00 ($329.00)

Perpetual Members $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Fees $300.00 $305.00 $5.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $200.00 $149.00 ($51.00)


Miscellaneous $150.00 $60.00 ($90.00)

Total $11,787.00 $11,322.00 ($465.00)

Expenditures:

Salary-Grand Recorder $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00

Payroll Taxes $395.00 $396.38 ($1.38)

Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1,250.00 $1,236.00 $14.00

CMMRF $1,384.00 $1,017.00 $367.00

Per Capita - General Grand Council $1,384.00 $1,348.00 $36.00

DeMolay Contribution $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Rent/Utilities $1,300.00 $1,266.00 $34.00

Telephone/Computer $550.00 $648.00 ($98.00)

Office Supplies $200.00 $218.00 ($18.00)

Printing & Stationary $700.00 $228.00 $472.00

Postage $300.00 $251.00 $49.00



Maintenance Agreement $200.00 $115.00 $85.00

Office & Equipment Repair Account $100.00 $66.00 $34.00

Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Host Expense $200.00 $171.00 $29.00



Miscellaneous $100.00 $54.00 $46.00


Net Income/Loss ($1,862.00) ($1,114.38)

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Estimated Income:

Membership Development Interest $840.00 $682.00 ($158.00)

Donations $50.00 $0.00 ($50.00)

Total $890.00 $682.00 ($208.00)

Estimated Expenses:

Membership Development $890.00 $896.00 $6.00

Total $0.00 ($214.00)

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CONSTITUENT COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012

2011 Net Gain 2012

No. Name Members Greeted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj S/W or (Loss) Members

2 Muskogee 90 4 1 1 0 7 5 6 (12) 78

3 Union 110 3 0 1 0 1 0 6 (3) 107

11 Ardmore 39 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 40

17 Okmulgee 48 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 51

18 Alpha 88 2 1 2 0 6 0 7 (8) 80

21 Lawton 91 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 94

22 Tulsa 215 11 0 2 2 8 0 10 (7) 208

25 Elk City 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61

27 Norman 127 5 1 0 0 2 0 8 (4) 123

33 Altus 72 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 (5) 67

41 Bartlesville 53 1 1 1 0 3 1 1 (2) 51

43 Bernard 54 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 (1) 53

44 Cimarron Valley 21 7 1 1 0 0 0 2 7 28

48 Guthrie 87 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 88

50 Stillwater 46 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 46

51 Guymon 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 (8) 0

52 Woodward 56 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 7 63

59 Capitol Hill 125 5 0 1 1 1 0 2 2 127

Totals 1391 55 13 10 11 41 6 46 -26 1365

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CONSTITUENT COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012 (Continued)

Net PEM

No. Name P/M N/P DeMOLAY P/C CMMRF Amount P/C TOTAL

2 Muskogee 8 2 $17.00 $476.00 $68.00 $561.00 $0.00 $561.00

3 Union 35 0 $18.00 $504.00 $72.00 $594.00 $0.00 $594.00

11 Ardmore 15 0 $6.25 $175.00 $25.00 $206.25 $0.00 $206.25

17 Okmulgee 10 0 $10.25 $287.00 $41.00 $338.25 $0.00 $338.25

18 Alpha 14 7 $14.75 $413.00 $59.00 $486.75 $0.00 $486.75

21 Lawton 29 2 $15.75 $441.00 $63.00 $519.75 $0.00 $519.75

22 Tulsa 59 10 $34.75 $973.00 $139.00 $1,146.75 $0.00 $1,146.75

25 Elk City 28 1 $8.00 $224.00 $32.00 $264.00 $0.00 $264.00

27 Norman 38 4 $20.25 $567.00 $81.00 $668.25 $0.00 $668.25

33 Altus 19 0 $12.00 $336.00 $48.00 $396.00 $0.00 $396.00

41 Bartlesville 17 5 $7.25 $203.00 $29.00 $239.25 $0.00 $239.25

43 Bernard 27 0 $6.50 $182.00 $26.00 $214.50 $0.00 $214.50

44 Cimarron Valley 6 0 $5.50 $154.00 $22.00 $181.50 $0.00 $181.50

48 Guthrie 18 0 $17.50 $490.00 $70.00 $577.50 $0.00 $577.50

50 Stillwater 16 2 $7.00 $196.00 $28.00 $231.00 $0.00 $231.00

51 Guymon $0.00

52 Woodward 24 6 $8.25 $231.00 $33.00 $272.25 $0.00 $272.25

59 Capitol Hill 89 1 $9.25 $259.00 $37.00 $305.25 $0.00 $305.25

Totals 452 40 $218.25 $6,111.00 $873.00 $7,202.25 $0.00 $7,202.25

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS There was two Dispensations, routine in nature, and one consolidation this year. They are listed below: July 16, 2012 dispensation was granted to Norman Council No. 27 to temporarily move their Charter and hold a special meeting on August 11,2012 at Lindsay Lodge No. 248 for conferring of degrees. The other dispensation to allow Tulsa Council No. 22 to hold the election of officers on November 19, 2012 in lieu of December 17, 2012. Guymon Council No. 51 consolidated with Woodward Council No. 52 on 13 December 2012. Fraternally submitted Bobby L. Carter (27), Charles L. Stuckey (43), E. David Snyder (43)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

We the Committee on Finance reviewed the financial records of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder, and have been found to be correct and in proper form. The following estimates of revenue and proposed expenditures for 2014 are presented for your approval. We commend the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder for their diligence in maintaining the records and their stewardship of our funds.

Fraternally submitted,

John L. Logan (48, 72), Marvin Chamberlin (3), Donnie G. Higginbotham (3)

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GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET 2013

Income: EST 2013

Per Capita $7,236.00

Perpetual Members $0.00

Fees $300.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $150.00

Interest/Investments $4,998.00


Total $12,784.00

Expenditures:

Salary-Grand Recorder $4,500.00

Payroll Taxes $395.00

Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $0.00

CMMRF $1,355.00

Per Capita - General Grand Council $1,355.00

DeMolay Contribution $300.00

Rent/Utilities $1,300.00

Telephone/Computer $600.00

Office Supplies $200.00

Printing & Stationary $700.00

Postage $400.00

Fidelity Bond Premium $86.00

Office Equipment Account $100.00

Maintenance Agreement $0.00

Office & Equipment Repair Account $100.00

Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $300.00

Triennial $0.00

Host Expense $200.00

Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $250.00

Southwest Conference $50.00


Total Estimated Expenses $12,291.00

Net Income/Loss $493.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Estimated Income:

Membership Development Interest $930.00

Donations $0.00

Total $930.00

Estimated Expenses:

Membership Development $930.00

Total $0.00

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GRAND COUNCIL JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons Jurisprudence Committee met at the Wyndom Garden Hotel on Thursday evening, April 25, 2013. The Dispensations by our Most Illustrious Grand Master were within his powers. Resolution No. 1 was found to be in legal and proper form to be considered by this Grand Council. We congratulate Most Illustrious William Pearce for his service to our Grand Council and wish him and his lady, Mary, the very best. Fraternally submitted, Andrew B. Palmer, Donald G. Jones, Edgar D. Snyder, Lewis Hullum, Elwood Isaacs, and Charles L. Stuckey, Acting Chairman

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE There were 9 Grand Officers present with no votes, 7 Past Illustrious Grand Masters present with no votes, 54 Past Illustrious Masters present with 54 votes, 9 Illustrious Masters present with 9 votes, 7 Deputy Masters present with 7 votes, 6 Principal Conductor of the Council present with 6 votes and 9 proxies for a total of 85 votes. There were 14 out of 17 Councils represented by Dais Officers. Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff (59), Chairman, and Kent Israel (25)

WORK AND RETURNS COMMITTEE It is my pleasure to report that the committee has verified that all reports have been submitted for the current session with the exception of Elk City Council No. 25. The passing of prominent leaders of our Constituent Councils have hurt the efforts to stay current, but those Councils are overcoming their obstacles. We would encourage all Councils to continue to strive to file their reports on time and in proper order. We are encouraged to report that several Councils have worked hard on improving the presentation and conferral of the Council Degrees. The companions of Ardmore Council No. 11 participated this past year in degree work for the Statewide Field days. Altus, Guthrie, Muskogee, Stillwater, Lawton, Elk City, Cimarron Valley(Drumright), Bernard(Ponca City), and Capitol Hill(Midwest City) received the Grand Illustrious Master this past year. A school of instruction was presented at Tulsa Council with Custodian James Smyrl and Grand Illustrious Master William Pearce on opening in full form. The event was well attended. We would therefore, ask all Councils to redouble their efforts to develop degree teams that will learn the work and thereby enhance the initiation experience for all. Respectfully Submitted, James Smyrl (22), Chairman

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FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

No report given.

MEMBERSHIP It has been an exceptional year to reflect on the call of membership enhancement in the York Rite. All Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry were given a singular opportunity to do

something beyond the ordinary during this past year when our MW Grand Master, Randy Rogers, called for the advancement of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts in two remarkable One Day Conferral programs that were held in Guthrie and Muskogee. This effort produced over 1200 Master Masons. The York Rite mailed information to those who were raised in the spring of 2012 and invited these new Master Masons to join our Grand Master’s York Rite Festival held in September. While the results were better than in the past, it was obvious there was little follow up among our lodge representatives in promoting that membership opportunity. As a test of the effectiveness of the membership organizational structure, a special appeal was again made in advance of the February York Rite Festive held in Oklahoma City. In addition to a mailed invitation, a special package was prepared by Central Oklahoma region director, Clyde Schoolfield, and mailed to the newly raised prospects living in the Oklahoma area. Follow up contacts were made and all lodges were visited informing brethren of the York Rite joining opportunity. The results were outstanding, as evidenced by the class of 51 Master Masons who became Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters on February 2, 2013. A good number also received the Order of the Temple. This is the largest class of candidates hosted by the Oklahoma York Rite Bodies in recent memory. In addition to the results as documented in the numbers joining in February, the Central Oklahoma team effort verified that personal contact and word-of-mouth marketing are the essentials to membership recruitment success. The effort also clearly points out that a sound organizational structure is in place in the York Rite. Our failing is that we still do not have enough members who are actually making a personal effort working toward securing petitions. While membership recruitment is a voluntary process and cannot be mandated, it is recommended the Grand Secretary/Recorder provide all regional membership directors the list of all newly raised Master Masons in their areas received by him. This contact information should then be forwarded to lodge representatives before each future one day conferral. At a minimum, their assignment should include speaking to every lodge that has prospects and reporting back to the regional directors a report of their efforts. It is further recommended that York Rite recruitment materials be reprinted and made available in a package form to be used by lodge representatives. Fraternally Submitted, Robert G. Davis, Chairman

YOUTH AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Your Youth Ambassador Committee members are good ambassadors for the York Rite. We have attended many of the State-wide events held by the youth orders this year.

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If there is not a youth order meeting in your Lodge building or nearby, we, as York Rite Masons and as members of this Grand Council, should seek to remedy this situation. The youth are important and we should make them a priority in our localities. Having said that, I already know that we could and should have more DeMolay Chapters, Rainbow Assemblies, and Job's Daughters Bethels sponsored by our York Rite Bodies and our Lodges where we meet. The Grand Council, through the General Grand Council, presents an award each year to an outstanding adult leader involved with our youth. This is a prestigious award. I am not saying that you should start a Chapter, Assembly, or Bethel to get an award, but you should get involved with the youth because you can help them to become better equipped to suceed in today's world. It is our desire to have more York Rite members attend the DeMolay York Rite Workshop in January each year. Your York Rite Bodies, combined, give a regulation ceremonial Commandery sword to an outstanding DeMolay each year at the workshop. It is a highly sought after award given for outstanding service to DeMolay and one's community. The selection is made by the Committees of each Grand Body. We have seen a larger number of young men joining Masonry, both while still active DeMolays and as soon as they become 18 years old. However, it seems that a much smaller number of those young Masons are joining the York Rite. As York Rite Masons, we need to step up and share with them the benefits of our Degrees and Orders. We need to be involved with these young men (but not forgetting the young women) while thay are still active in the youth orders. Being personally involved, both in DeMolay and a Rainbow Assembly, I can assure you that the effort necessary to assist these young people on the road to life is a service well worth the effort. Respectfully submitted Tim Israel (25) – Chmn, Pat Couch (22), Don H. Whitman (3), Steve O. Singleton (50), Paul T. Currell (25), Donnie G. Higginbotham (3), Kenton Israel (25)

TRIENNIAL

Most Puissant Companion George C. Sellars MPGGM (2011-2014) passed to the Celestial Lodge above on February 10, 2013. He served Masonry and the York Rite Fraternity with great care and distinction. His leadership will be missed. The following Officer and Trustee changes have been made in accordance with the General Grand Constitution and Code: MPGGM Lawrence Weaver RPDGGM Milton “Sid” Roberts RPGGPCW Ronald Guthrie RPGGT Charles Hollinger RPGGR David Grindle General Grand Trustees: MPGGM Lawrence Weaver RPDGGM Milton Sid Roberts MPPGGM Dalvin Hollaway

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The 45th Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons will convene in Buffalo, New York from Thursday, September 25, 2014 through Tuesday, September 30, 2014. The festivities, ceremonies, and business will be conducted at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo, NY. Information and Registration forms will be available on the General Grand Council website, http//www.ggccmi.org, as they become available. These opportunities to meet, greet, and learn about Cryptic Masonry world-wide only comes about every three years. We encourage every York Rite Mason to attend and participate in these experiences. Fraternally Submitted: Lewis A. Hullum (27), Chairman, William D. Bowie, Jr. (27), Bobby L. Carter (27)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

The York Rite Coordination Committee did not meet during the year. In its place the Grand York Rite officers met on June 30 and September 8, 2012 and March 9, 2013 to exchange information and further the interests of York Rite Masonry. Fraternally submitted, John L. Logan (48, 52), James E. Smyrl (22), Donnie G. Higginbotham (3)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

This committee has not received any requests for assistance in the degree work at the local level. We realize that some of the councils have members who are proficient in the ritual but others are not. We would encourage all councils to be able to confer at least one degree and take part in the Regional Field Days. We have noted that several of our Councils are becoming proficient in some of the Council Degrees and we strongly urge them to continue the good work Again, we recommend doing work at the local level so far as possible, but also to support the Regional activities. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman, James E. Smyrl, Tim Israel

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in OKC from 25-27 Jan 2013 and was well attended. There were 18 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Seventeenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Latham Jacob Inman, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further

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their character building and their Masonic careers. Excalibur Chapter of Yukon, OK was named “Chapter of the Year”. The "Exemplary Chapter Award" went to Stillwater Chapter and the "Most Spirited Award" went to Edmond Chapter. Other highlights included issuing a "letter temporary" to Sapulpa to form a new Chapter. The Grand Council presented their donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The committee wishes to thank William H. Pearce, Most Illustrious Grand Master for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry and we commend him for his leadership and his interest in DeMolay. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Couch (52), Kent Israel (25), Johnny McClellan (3)


The York Rite Booth has made its presence in all three Scottish Rite Valleys in Oklahoma last spring and in only two of the three Valleys in the fall. The York Rite Booth also made its self as the Grand Masters Field Day. Below is a list of the number of Petitions for membership during the Scottish Rite Reunions that were handed out. Spring 2012 Guthrie 8 McAlester 7 Tulsa 3 Fall 2012 Guthrie 7 McAlester 9 I am currently working on different ideas to give the York Rite Booth more exposure. Should anyone have any ideas, please feel free to contact me. Fraternally, James Cleveland York Rite Promotional Booth Chairman

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT

The Masonic Charity Foundation is a not for profit corporation for the purposes of encouraging benevolence, education and philanthropy and continues to be a real force for Masonry in Oklahoma due to its educational and charitable activities by continuing to provide funds to assist those in need and promoting educational groups. A board of directors directs the activities of the Foundation and a full time staff. The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make the Masonic Charity more visible across the state. Programs such as partnering with the Area

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Agencies on Aging, whereby funds furnished by the Masonic Charity Foundation are administered by local MA, and available for unmet needs of persons 55 or older, is proving to be very successful and helpful in communities throughout the state, the Matching Funds, Promises Matter, Partners in Prevention (Prevent Blindness Oklahoma) Senior Essay Contest, Student of Today, Teacher of Today and OETA, continue to grow and are very much appreciated throughout the State, thanks to the generous contributions to the Foundation by our Brother Masons. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation makes a contribution to each of the three Youth Organizations, DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. These programs are also very important to our Masonic activities. Our continued support to the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and relief of the needs of those in need in our communities Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD

No report.

CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CMMRF) The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) was incorporated on March 6, 1986 through the efforts of then General Grand Master Ben Mandlebaum and Executive Secretary Marion Crum, PMIGM. The CMMRF funds research at the Indiana University School of Medicine at Indianapolis through the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM). Companion Crum announced his retirement following 27 years of service with the CMMRF. His replacement is Gary G. Wyne, PMIGM of Indiana for 2008-2009. He assumed the position of Executive Secretary on October 21, 2012. We wish him every success in this endeavor. Donations made to CMMRF in 2012 totaled $175,818.11 of which $1,392.00 were provided by Oklahoma Cryptic Masons. Donations made by Oklahoma ranked 24th in comparison to other jurisdictions. Florida was the largest donor giving $25,486.77. The General Grand Master’s Award was earned by Muskogee Council No. 2 by its donation of $1,000 and an extender bar for a subsequent donation of $1,000 was earned by Bartlesville Council No. 41. Each Oklahoma Council is urged to hold at least one fundraising event each year for the benefit of this worthy philanthropy. Fraternally submitted, William H. Pearce (22), John L. Logan (48, 52)

YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite

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Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $11,278.25 as of December 31, 2012, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo.

The current committee consists of the following Companions: 2012 – Kish Thomas 2013 – Charles L. Stuckey 2014 – Bobby Carter The 3-year term of Companion Kish Thomas expires this year and I recommend that he be re-elected for a 3-year term. Fraternally submitted,

Kenneth D. Buckley, President, Gary A. Davis, Secretary

Motion made and seconded to elect Companion Kish Thomas for a three-year term. Motion Prevailed.

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the Sir Knights who registered in advance. A total of 73 Sir Knights pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year. A two person gain from last year.







Difference $ 421.87



COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend those responsible for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation.

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To the Ladies hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Illustrious Grand Master whose responsibility is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session. I move this report be accepted, printed in the proceedings and those involved be notified and thanked for their services furnished us to make this a good session. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman & Kent Israel

REMARKS BY VISITING DIGNITARIES The following dignitaries brought greetings and or remarks from their Grand Jurisdictions

and General Grand Councils: Companion E. William Whitaker, Past Grand Illustrious Master of New York and Grand

Representative of Oklahoma near New York. Companion Tim LaVergne, M Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Texas.

Companion Milton "Sid" Roberts, Right Puissant General Grand Deputy Grand Master and the Personal Representative of Companion Lawrence O. Weaver, Most Puissant General Grand Illustrious Master of the General Grand Council International. Companion Roberts gave a tribute to our deceased General Grtand Master, Companion George Sellars.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion John L. Logan was nominated for the office of Illustrious Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin was nominated for the office of Deputy Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion Larry White was nominated for the office of Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and was elected by acclamation. Companion Elwood M. Isaacs was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Recorder and was elected by acclamation. The names of Companion Daniel Hanttula and Jim Cloud were nominated for the office of Grand Captain of the Guard and Daniel Hanttula was elected. The following is the list of Officers for 2013-2014 and those appointed along with committees:

CLOSING REMARKS

Companion Pearce announced that the installation of Officers of all three York Rite Bodies would be held on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Companion Pearce thanked all his Officers for their hard work during the year and thanked all those in attendance for taking time to attend our Grand Session. There being no further business, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons for the State of Oklahoma was closed in ample form.

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014

John L. Logan (52) Diane MI Grand Master 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O) E-mail: jllogan33 @gmail.com

Marvin Chamberlin (3) Wanda RI Deputy Grand Master Rt 6, Box 457 Eufaula, OK 74432 918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Larry D. White (22) RI Grand P.C.W. 4943 E. 27th St Tulsa OK 74114 918-232-3276 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Elwood M. Isaacs (41) Linda RI Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie RI Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030

918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX) E-mail: [email protected]

Dan Hanttula (27) Nancy RI Grand Captain of the 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Guard Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6538 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Glenn H. Kinsley (52) Deborah Illustrious Grand Conductor of 711 S. Laird Council Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 580-994-5488 (H) 580-471-0236 (C) E-mail: [email protected]


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Steve O. Singleton (50) Janet Illustrious Grand Steward PO Box 1019 Gutjhrie, OK 73044-1019 405-282-2312 (O) 580-471-0636 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Michael C. Zura (21) Erika Illustrious Grand Marshall 4805 NW Williams Ave Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708 (H) 580-583-1209(C) E-mail: [email protected] Harvey C. Johnson (2) Illustrious Grand Sentinel 6200 E. 105th St. N. Wagoner, OK 74467-7948 918-683-5616 (H) E-mail: [email protected] William C. Cloud (59) Illustrious Grand Chaplain PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 405-401-3879 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2013-2014

DISTRICT NO. 1 Glenn H. Kinsley Elk City Council No. 25 711 S. Laird Altus No. 33 Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 Woodward Council No. 52 580-994-5488(H) 580-515-0090(C) DISTRICT NO. 2 Steve O. Singleton Bernard Council No. 43 PO Box 1019 Cimarron Valley No. 44 Guthrie, OK 73044-1019 Stillwater Council No. 50 405-282-3212(O)580-471-0636(C) DISTRICT NO. 3 Larry D. White Okmulgee Council No. 17 4943 E. 27th St. Tulsa Council No. 22 Tulsa, OK 74114-4905 Bartlesville Council No. 41 918-232-3276(C) DISTRICT NO. 4


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Daniel D. Hanttula Alpha Council No. 18 2013 Hallbrooke Dr. Norman Council No. 27 Norman, OK 73071-3923 Guthrie Council No. 48 405-321-6538(H) Capitol Hill Council No.59 DISTRICT NO. 5 Michael C. Zura Ardmore Council No. 11 4805 NW Williams Ave. Lawton Council No.21 Lawton, OK 73505-3248 580-248-8708(H) 580-583-1209(C) DISTRICT NO. 6 Harvey C. Johnson Muskogee Council No. 2 6200 E. 105th St. N. Union No. 3 Muskogee, OK 74467-7948 918-683-5616(H) 918-521-2594(C)

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2013-2014

Standing Committees Committee on Jurisprudence: Andrew B. Palmer (22) – 401 W. Charleston St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) All past Grand Illustrious Masters Committee on Credentials: Robert D. Cundiff (59) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) John D. Church (33) - 1425 Concord Ln., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3670) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 405-865-3036 Committee on Finance: Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Chmn - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Lewis A. Hullum (27) - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320)) Larry D. White (ex-officio) Committee on Work and Returns: Tommy Johnston (48) - Chmn - 2808 Ashe Brooke Place, Edmond, OK 73034 (405-823-5848) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Kent Israel (25) - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Daniel D. Hanttula (ex-officio) Committee on Fraternal Correspondence: Truman Burns (48) - Chmn - PO Box 47, Edmond, OK 73083-0047 (405-348-3124)

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Committee on Triennial: Lewis A. Hullum (27) - Chmn - 10 Dennis Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804-8827 (405-273-6947) William D. Bowie, Jr. (27) - 37729 Highway 9, Tecumseh, OK 74873-5142 (405-598-3394) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Committee on York Rite Coordination: Marvin L. Chamberlin (3) - Chmn - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) James E. Smyrl (22) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-246-0021) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Committee on Custodian of the Work: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Timothy P. Israel (25) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580-225-5080) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - OKC - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388)

Standing Resolution Committee Investment Advisory Board: 2011-13 Charles L. Stuckey (Chap 25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 John L. Logan (Com 29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 Michael J. Megeath (Coun 22) -6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

Special Committees Charters and Dispensations: E. David Snyder (43) - Chmn - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6913) Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) Bobby L. Carter (27) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) Larry D. White )Ex-officio) DeMolay: Kent Israel (25) - Chmn - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Pat Couch (22) - 215 W. 16th, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-6054) Johnny McClellan (3) - 205 W. Blair, Coalgate, OK 74538 (580-762-2804) Cryptic Mason of the Year: (General Grand Council Meritorious Award) John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Masonic Charity Foundation:

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2013-2015 Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Membership: CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105 York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation 2013 - Charles L. Stuckey President – Kenneth D. Buckley 2014 - Bobby L. Carter Secretary – Gary A. Davis 2015 - Kish L. Thomas Youth Leadership Award: John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Gary A. Davis (44) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation: John L. Logan (52) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Marvin Chamberlin (3) - Rt 6, Box 457, Eufaula, OK 74432 (918-689-9349) Committee on Necrology William J. Cloud (59) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 (405-401-3879) Committee on Time and Place: Trasen Akers (59) - 5300 W. Memorial Rd. Apt # 1R, Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (918-348-9654) Committee on Appreciation: Kenneth D. Buckley (17) - Chmn - P.O. Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) - 128 W. 135th Pl., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Assistant Custodians of the Work: District 1 - Paul T. Currell (25) - 3106 S. Hwy 6, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941) District 2 - Charles L. Stuckey (43) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) District 3 - James E. Smyrl (22) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) District 4 - John Turner (27) - 12720 Burr Oak, Newalla, OK 74857 (405- District 5 - Edward J. Becerra (21) - 10263 US Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73528 (580-399-5320) District 6 - Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320)

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Webmaster: Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040) ([email protected] York Rite Promotional Booth: James P. Cleveland (18) - 900 N. Fretz Ave., Edmond, OK 73003-5168 (405-842-1212) Grand Recorder Transition Committee Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) Daniel D. Hanttula (2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538) Guy Brigman (33) Webmaster - 212 William Dr., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-6040

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD

PAUL DERRELL GILLIAM This award is given to a Companion for their Adult Leadership for contributions and

work in the Masonic Youth Bodies, Order of Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, and Order of DeMolay. Companion Gilliam began his Masonic career in Liberty, Mo. in 1990 and moved to

Oklahoma in 1996. He is a member of Blanchard Lodge No. 395 in Blanchard. Even though Paul is legally blind, that does not stop him, He cannot drive, so he must depend on someone driving him to his meetings. He is currently the Senior Warden of Blanchard Lodge and has served as their Chaplin, Junior Steward, Senior Deacon, and Junior Warden.

Companion and Sir Knight Gilliam is a member of Capitol Hill York Rite Bodies since 2009 and he is also a member of the Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite. He is a new DeMolay Dad and is involved with starting a new DeMolay Chapter, Heart of Oklahoma DeMolay, in Purcell, OK. He also works with the Rainbow girls and is involved in helping with fund raisers and a fireworks stand in Blanchard, as well as fund raising for the DeMolays. He has been instrumental in getting the Blanchard Lodge Brothers involved in the fund raising. Paul is a member of Capitol Hill Rainbow Assembly No. 129 of Oklahoma City and has traveled around performing the "Arch of Steel" ceremony for several Rainbow Installations. He is a member of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 237 in Blanchard and Washington No. 387. He has served as Marshall, Associate Patron, Worthy Pantron, and Warder in both and is still active. Paul also serves on the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Committee for the Grand Worthy Matron, Kathy Stegal.

PAST ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

1991 Gary A. Davis, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1992 James L. Fisher, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 1993 1994 Everet Keith Liles, Guthrie Council No. 2, Guthrie 1995 Curtis Gimlin, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1996 Willis L. Emerson, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1997 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman

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1998 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1999 Nellie N. Davis, 620 W. Cherry St. Drumright, OK 74030 2000 Lanny R. Sander, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *2001 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002 2003 David E. Brooks, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2004 Patrick D. Couch, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2005 Jimmey G. McKinney, Guthrie Council No. 22, Guthrie 2006 Ronald Keith Duffield, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2007 Donnie G. Higginbotham, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2008 Paul T. Currell, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Stephen Oneal Singleton, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2010 Michael Branson, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2011 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City *Deceased

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD

JAMES NICHOLAS ROSSI

Companion Rossi is a member of Britton Lodge No. 434 in Oklahoma City since 1978. He joined the York Rite in 2007 and belongs to the Capitol Hill York Rite Bodies. Companion Rossi is not the type of person to enter any activity half heartedly if he believes in it, and he definitely believes in York Rite Masonry. Less than a year after he joined the York Rite, the Illustrious Grand Master, believing that an educational program concerning the beliefs, requirements, benefits, and availability of the York Rite Bodies to Blue Lodge Masonry would be of benefit to all of Masonry and to the community, appointed Jim to serve as Chairman and principal worker in providing an information booth wherever any persons might be interested in learning about York Rite Masonry. Since that time, Jim has attended Lodges throughout the State, closed meetings and meetings opened to the public, College campuses, Scottish Rite Reunions, Oklahoma Grand Lodge Sessions, and many other events, including York Rite Field Days and special events. Due to declining health issues, Jim is having to give up this program, but his countless hours, including travel, are considered above and beyond what is expected of a Cryptic Mason. That is why Companion Rossi is truly "The Crytic Mason of the Year".

PAST CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS *1975 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1976 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 1, Ardmore *1977 D. L. “Pat” Patton, Clinton Council No. 49, Clinton *1978 George W. Evans, Circle Council No. 56, Oklahoma City *1979 William Hensley, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1980 John Willis Steward, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1981 Charles S. Forbes, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City

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*1982 Raymond E. Bivert, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 1983 Orlan R. “Ray” Harrington, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1984 Robert B. Russell, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton *1985 John C. Shanklin, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1986 Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *1987 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1988 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1989 Russell J. Long, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1990 Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Council No. 452, Woodward *1991 Hilden J. Smith, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1992 Vincent S. Julliano, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1993 Michael G. Aston, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1994 Amos G. Robison, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1995 Dewey A. Coldiron, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon 1996 Herbert Louis Niles, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1997 T. Smith, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 1999 2000 Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No.59, Midwest City *2002 Charles F. Moss, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *2003 Charles N. Haley, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2004 Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 2005 David A. Ray, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2006 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Council No. 33, Altus 2007 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City *2008 James C. Taylor, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2010 Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward 2011 Albert A. Alexander, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill No. 59, Midwest City

PAST GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS *1895-86 Robert W. Hill, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1896-97 Edmond H. Doyle, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1897-98 Zachary T. Walrond, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1898-99 Julius Haas, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1899-1900 John Coyle, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1900-01 Eugene Hamilton, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1901-02 Daniel M. Hailey, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1902-03 Herbert J. Evans, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1903-04 Joseph S. Murrow, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1904-05 William L. Eagleton, Norman Council No. 27, Norman, I.T. *1905-06 William H. Essex, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1906-07 Charles C. Kneisly, Guthrie Council No. 7, Guthrie, I.T. *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T.

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*1908-09 Robert H. Henry, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore, OK *1909-10 James A. Scott, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1910-11 Thomas J. Sexton, Durant Council No. 12, Durant *1911-12 Jabez H. Mann, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1912-13 Isham H. G. Hulme, Weatherford Council No. 15, Weatherford *1913-14 John A. Gillis, Frederick Council No. 14, Frederick *1914-15 Christopher Springer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1915-16 Richard M. Thorp, Eldorado Council No. 19, Eldorado *1916-17 Frederick H. Smith, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1917-18 William J. Schaefer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1918-19 Charles W. Tedrowe, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity *1919-20 Sydnor H. Lester, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1920-21 Charles E. Creager, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1921-22 Robert Hodgson, Altus Council No. 33, Altus *1922-23 Edward P. Gallup, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1923-24 Edson A. MacMillan, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1924-25 Bert D. Ashbrook, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno *1925-26 John A. Walker, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1926-27 William Noble, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1927-28 Rupert J. Daugherty, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1928-29 Daniel W. Swaffar, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1929-30 Thomas B. Frensley, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1930-31 Clarence Brain, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1931-32 Layton S. Chilcutt, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1932-33 Fred R. Kirby, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1933-34 George E. Dole, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1934-35 Leslie H. Swan, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1935-36 Ed M.Washington, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1936-37 Thomas J. Wells, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1937-38 Wilbur P. Lee, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1938-39 Robert H. Phinney, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1939-40 Richard E. Newhouse, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1940-41 Walter M. Rainey, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1941-42 Charles G. Wattson, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno *1942-43 Haywood H. Skaggs, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1943-44 William C. Allison, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1944-45 Oliver B. Miller, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1945-46 Seth L. Mapes, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1946-47 Glenn B. Young, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1947-48 Wayne Wheelock, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1948-49 William E. Crowe, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1949-50 William H. Powell, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1950-51 Ben F. Frohock, Goodsend Council No. 46, Blackwell *1951-52 A. E. Anderson, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity *1952-53 Fridtiof M. Lumbard, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1953-54 Robert H. Jelley, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton

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*1954-55 Carl F. Hansen, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1955-56 George G. Duff, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1956-57 Austin R. Stough, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1957-58 Ferrel B. Morrow, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1958-59 W. King Larimore, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1959-60 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1960-61 George W. Wright, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon *1961-62 John H. White, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1962-63 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1963-64 Thomas L. Townley, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1964-65 Luther M. Deatherage, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1965-66 O. Kenneth Taylor, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1966-67 John C. Barnard, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *1967-68 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Council No. 55, Atoka *1968-69 Kenneth M. Blakley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1969-70 Robert H. Bibb, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1970-71 Lorenzo S. Eales, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1971-72 Seymour B. Ingerson, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert E. Fielden, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1973-74 D. L. Cooley, capitol Hill Council No. 59, Oklahoma City *1974-75 Loren L. Jones, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *1975-76 John T. West, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1976-77 Herbert O. Nelson, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1977-78 Eugene Fields, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1978-79 Charles H. Warner, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1979-80 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore 1980-81 Neal D. Leech, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1981-82 Walter L. Harmon, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1982-83 L. D. Clark, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1983-84 Carl Burrows, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1984-85 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1985-86 George A. Hill, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 1986-87 William A. Nation, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1987-88 Donald M. Keiser, Lawton Council No.21, Lawton *1988-89 C. W. Epperson, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1989-90 William R. Hudson, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 1990-91 J. O. Rust, Jr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1991-92 John J. Petrik, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1992-93 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1993-94 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1994-95 Lewis A. Hullum, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 1995-96 Joseph M. Lusk, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1996-97 Bill B. Perkins, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1997-98 Earl L. Berryman, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1998-99 Rex L. Bowen, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 1999-00 Glenn Tuttle, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa

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2000-01 Monte G. Hendrix, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *2001-02 Gary D. Rodriquez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002-03 Bobby L. Carter, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2003-04 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2004-05 Donald G. Jones, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2005-06 Charles L. Stuckey, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 2006-07 William D. Bowie, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2007-08 Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2008-00 E. David Snyder, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *2009-10 Jim W. Mahan, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2010-11 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2011-12 Andrew B. Palmer, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2012-13 William H. Pearce, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *Deceased GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA — 2013-2014 JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER GRAND REP IN OK GRAND REP OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hiram O. Williams I. Dwayne Dixon Dean L. Lilja P.O. Box 100333 5001 Judy Drive 120 Arbery Drive NW Birmingham, AL 35210 Del City, OK 73115 Huntsville, AL 35806 Alaska David A. Hunt Kish L. Thomas George Watt P.O. Box 100641 2430 NW 47th St. P.O. Box 100175 Anchorage, AK 99510 OKC, OK 73112 Anchorage, AK 99510 Arizona Michael D. Stegen William A. Nation Glenn Steiner 345 W. Monroe St. 1309 Lakecrest Dr. 4860 N. Miner Road Phoenix, AZ 85003 Norman, OK 73069 Pescott Valley, AZ 86314 Arkansas Royce H. Taylor Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Bobby G. Gower P.O. Box 1207 5015 S. Berryman Rd.711 W. Court Pine Bluff, AR 71613 OKC, OK 73150 Piggott, AR Australia- John M. Stubbs William D. Williams NSW 70/122 St. Bernard's Road 2221Hummingbird Lane Magill SA 5072 Australia Edmond, OK 73034

Australia- A. M. "Arthur" Williams Robert E. Goode Richard L. Elkington Victoria 5110 Balfours Road 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 Granite Rock Victoria 3875 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Australia California Kenneth G. Hope Patrick D. Couch Phillip D. Gibson 801 Elm Ave. 215 W. 16th 4590 LaSalle Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Owasso, OK 74055 Fremont, CA 94536

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Canada- John R. Dollimount O. Ray Harrington Lawrence G. Moss Eastern 129 Sherbrook Ave 6710 NW 29th St. 10 Bunex Avenue Bridgewater, NS B4V 4U4 Bethany, OK 73008 Springdale NL A0J 1T0 Canada- Edward Wilson Gary A. Davis Kenneth J. McKenzie Western 35188 Spencer St 620 W. Cherry No. 41-1750 Pacific Way Abbotsford BC V3G 2E3 Drumright, OK 74060 Kamloops, BC V2E 2K8 Canada Colorado James E. Erickson David A. Ray Howard R. Caldwell 1614 Welton St #503 11921 Maple Valley Dr 8108 Grandview Ave. Denver CO 80202 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Arvada, CO 80002 Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Richard C. Dunaway Michael E. Seamon 35 Elaine Mary Dr. 905 E. Moses 150 Avery Street. Windsor, CT 06095 Cushing, OK 74023 Manchester, CT 06040 Croatia Stanislav Vukovojac Dalmatinska 16 Zagreb 10000 Croatia Delaware Mark E. Irwin Jay C. Bergstrom 317 Kalorama Rd 107 Sonant Drive Sykesville MD 21784 Farmington, CT 06032 District of Kenneth D. Fuller Bradley Rickelman Roger E. Cundiff Columbia 2622 Mill Race Rd 805 Cardinal Ridge 7615 Thomas Grant Dr Frederick, MD 21701 Stillwater, OK 74074 Alexandria, VA 22315 England John Brackley Larry P. Robertson Richard Ludwik Gan and Wales 86 St. James St. 805 Cardinal Ridge The Firs-25A Tower Rd. London, England Burleson, TX 76028 Strawberry Hill SW1A 1PL Middlesex TW1 4PJ Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis Hullum George W. McCool PO Box 13496 10 Dennis Blvd. Tampa FL 33681 Shawnee, OK 74804 France Alain BAILLEUL Harvey Kaylor Les Bastde de Valescure 1208 Jefferson St 65 allée Joseph Roumanille Altus, OK 73521 Saint Raphael 83700 France Georgia Wade C. Smith Newell K. Barker Dannie L. Reed 811 Mulberry St. 5620 East Place Macon, GA 31201 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Germany Carsten Rinne William Pearce Uwe Clausen Dietrich Bohnhoeffer Strasse, 11 27552 E. 128th St. Woerth Str. 9 D-91452 Wilhermsdorf Coweta, OK 74429 45481 Muhlheim/Ruhr, Germany Germany

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Greece Constantinos N. Korontis George Ivos’ 19 Acharnon St. 19 Archarnon Street 10438 Athens, Greece 10438 Athens, Greece Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch James E. Smyrl 1227 Makiki St 1021 N. Washington Ave. Honolulu HI 96814 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Idaho James L. Curtis E. David Snyder Lee W. Hamilton 4170 N. Shamrock Ave. 3151 W. North Ave. 645 El Rancho Blvd. Boise, ID 83713 Ponca City, OK 74601 Pocatello, ID 83201 Illinois Richard E. Yena A. Dean Monroe Bradley L. Baker 837 Forest Rd. 227 Lenna Dr. 151 Lamont Parkway LaGrange, IL 60526 San Angelo, TX 76901 Bartlett, IL 60103 Indiana Richard A. Lochner John V. Stevens 1635 N U.S. Hwy 35 2544 W. Sycamore Knox, IN 46534 Kokomo, IN 46901 Iowa Robert J. Seiler Glenn H. Kinsley Charles D. Yates 814 14th Pl. 711 S. Laird 2912 S. Olive Camanche, IA 52730 Mooreland, OK 73852 Sioux City, IA 51106 Italy Francesco Mancuso Donald G. Jones Via Toricelli, 56 700 NE 122nd St, #4604 10129 Torino Italy Oklahoma City OK 73114 Kansas Wayne H. Rollf Albert A. Alexander David F. Snyder 320 SW 8th Ave HC 63, Box 1130 820 N. Old Manor Rd. Topeka, KS 66603 Ft. Towson, OK 74735 Wichita, KS 67208 Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Aix B. Harrison Sam C. Davenport 219 Orchard Dr 2201 Brentwood Pkwy P.O. Box 576 Danville, KY 40422 Madison, WI 53704 Jellico, TN 37762 Louisiana Timothy J. Riley Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. C.B. Owen 171 Beckham’s Camp Rd. 807 N. Hobson Ringgold, LA 71068 Shawnee, OK 74801 Maine Robert D. Chaput Ron Carr Kenneth C. Carlin 29 Hillside Dr 3001 El Camino 12 Highland Ave. Hampden, ME 04444 Ponca City, OK 74604 Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 Maryland Vernon Huebschnman Donald J. Hawkins 8100 Foxberry Lane, Apt 1402 521 Manor Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 Sykesville, MD 21784 Massa- Robert C. Corr Don Turley Frank G. Holt III chusetts 186 Tremont St Rm 405 P.O. Box 298 87 Acavia Boston, MA 02111 Fittstown, OK 73122 Mashton Mills, MA 02648

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Michigan Robert E. Cooper Barry Spradling Gordon J. Karslake 233 E. Fulton St. 6510 NW 10th St., Apt. 44 P.O. Box 125 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Mason, MI 48854 Minnesota Gary A. Odegard Harlan Heidecker 11501 Masonic Home Dr 15661 245th Ave. Bloomington, MN 55437 Glenwood, MN 56334 Mississippi Mickey P. McMahan William D. Bowie, Jr. George E. Frazier P.O. Box 1030 37607 Highway 9 4930 Carrollton Road Meridian, MS 39302 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Grenada, MS 38901 Missouri Russell S. Hanson Don H. Whitman Ralph P. Bunnell 107 William St. RR 2, Box 6750 10400 NW Tiffany Springs Fayette, MO 65248 Vici, Ok 73859 Kansas City, KS 64153 Monaco Montana Roger E. Cathel Steve Singleton Jack O. Morris 311 Central Ave 4908 Loper 798 Eastside Highway Great Falls MT 59403 Stillwater, OK 74074 Corvallis, MT 59828 Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Troy E. Shipman Rick E. Harris PO Box 22988 205 W. Blair Ave. 1433 SW 24th Lincoln, NE 68542 Coalgate, OK 74538 Lincoln, NE 68522 Nevada Russell M. Wilde Herbert L. Niles Jerry Blevans 2321 Meadowbrook Ln. 605 S. Oklahoma 4324 Jadestone Ave. Carson City, NV 89701 Cherokee, OK 73728 Las Vegas, NV 89108 New Dennis A. Sheridan Matthew D. McGee Gerald F. Buehrer Hampshire P.O. Box 621 228 Westbury Road 260 Meadow Rd. Littleton, NH 03561 Ponca City, OK 74804 Portsmouth, NH 03801 New Jersey C. K. Leverett Michael E. Hampton Leon C. Murchison 18 Buttonwood Ave 277 Village St . 7 Park Dr. W. Eatontown, NJ 07724 Medway, MA 02053 West Orange, NJ 07052 New Mexico Dion A. Newhouse Elwood M. Isaacs Dickerson R. Watkins 4904 Deborah Ave, NW 412 Summit Way 602 Mesilla NE Albuquerque, NM 87120 Norman, OK 73071 Albuquerque, NM 87108 New York James W. Hemstrought, Jr. Bobby L. Carter E. William Whittaker 2150 Bleecker St. PO Box 326 507 W. Bluff Drive Utica, NY 13501 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Bluff Point, NY 14478 North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Paul T. Currell Kolen Flack P.O. Box 17212 PO Box 683 390 Crutchfield, Road Raleigh, NC 27619 Elk City, OK 73648 Union Mills, NC 28167

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North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Joseph M. Lusk James K. Well P.O. Box 9544 8705 NW 92nd St. 1014 Constitution Dr. Fargo, ND 58106 OKC, OK 73132 Bismarck, ND 58501 Ohio Dale G. Ray, Jr. Kenneth D. Buckley Paul Schulteiss Alexander Commons, #401 P.O. Box 656 1231 Oakmont Dr. 564 W Tuscarawas Ave Beggs, OK 74421 Hamilton, OH 45013 Barberton, OH 44203 Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway John J. Petrik Norman Hoard P.O. Box 767 126 W. Sunset Dr. P.O. Box 14 Canyonville, OR 97417 Medford, OK 73759 Wheeler, OR 97147 Panama Alberto Lalo Robert D. Cundiff PO Box 0831=02585 516 Leslie Dr. Panama City, Republic Del City, OK 73115

of Panama Pennsylvania Gary M. Gehringer Robert T. Shipe P. Franklin Hartzel One N Broad St 5108 SE 47th St. 229 Center St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 OKC, OK 73135 Milton, PA 17847 Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Tim Israel Dr. Antonio F. Joson, Jr. Plaridel Masonic Temple 2018 W. 7th Pl. 1428 San Marcelino St. 1440 San Marcelino St. Elk City, OK 73644 Ermita, Manila 1000, Ermita, Manila, Philippines Philippines Portugal Luis Trindade Santos Rua Joao Saraiva, n.º 34 - 1º floor 1700-250 Lisbon, Portugal Rhode Island HJohn A. Lawson III John E. King Arnold B. Shaw & Providence 97 Howard Ln 1128 N. Lee 4380 N. Main St., Apt. 505 Plantations N. Scituatet, RI 02857 Altus, OK 73521 Fall River, MA 02720 Romania Traian Popescu Eric D. Blackwood 152 Stirbei Voda St 2025 W. Broadway 26B Building, 8th Flr, Ste 23 Muskogee, OK 74401 !st District, Bucharest, Romainia Scotland Grahame J. Smith Robert G. Davis William S. Dick 23 St. John St. PO Box 70 27 Barbadoes Rd. Edinburgh EH8 8DG Guthrie, OK 73044 Kilmarnock, Scotland Scotland South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Rodney Clark Gary B. Hinson P.O. Box 7463 901 Birdcreek Ln. 4 Bolin Court Columbia, SC 29202 Guthrie, OK 73044 N. Augusta, SC 29841 South Dakota George E. Bauder PO Box 9134 Rapid City, SD 57709

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Tennessee Rick Hoover Bobby Gene Pollard 100 7th Ave N STE 3 536 Country Farm Road Nashville, TN 37203 Friendsville, TN 37737 Texas Orville L. O'Neill Charles L. Stuckey James D. Berry P.O. Box 296 132 Road Runner Dr. P.O. Box 1541 Waco, TX 76703 Ponca City, OK 74604 Austin, TX 78767 Utah Charles E. Warren, Sr. L. Eric Stuckey John L. Elwell, Jr. 3787 E 1200 S 703 W. 35th Place 4380 S. 5100 W. Heber City, UT 84032 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Hooper, UT 84315 Vermont Bruce R. Howard Monte G. Hendrix Edward J. Jehle 17 Tuttle Meadow Dr P.O. Box 3335 232 Band Camp Rd. Rutland, VT 05701 McAlester, OK 74502 Saugerties, NY 12477 Virginia Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr 11010 Cross Club Ct Providence, Forge, VA 23140 Washington Jefgf Bartow Glenn Tuttle Alexander J. Jordan PO Box 1539 Rt. 1, Box 678 PO Box 2371 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Poulsbo, WA 98370 West Virginia Gregory A. Riley, Sr. 427 West Pike St Clarksburg, WV 26301 Wisconsin Brian J. Hudy Eugene R. Kuhnwald 36275 Sunset Dr 1870 Elm Drive Dousman, WI 53118 Friendship, WI 53934 Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget John L. Logan Martin I. Eggert PO Box 653 13913 Kirkland Ridge 1229 W. Spruce Cowley, WY 82420 Edmond, OK 73013 Casper, WY 82601

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2 MUSKOGEE Marshall Clayton Harvey Johnson 3rd Mon 24 Aug 1894 121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402 918-682-0251 (H)918-683-5616 3 UNION Johnny D. Allford Monte G. Hendrix 4th Mon 28 May 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 Scottish Rite Temple McAlester 74502-3335 McAlester 74501 (H)918-423-6249

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918-423-6360 11 ARDMORE Lester Stewart John Carter 2nd Mon 18 Apr 1906 I.T. 1032 Cherry St. PO Box 14 Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684 17 OKMULGEE Todd Hunter, Sr. Vacant 2nd Tuesday 4-Apr-09 McCulloch Bldg. . . 114 N. Grand Okmulgee 74447 918-756-4179 18 ALPHA Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant 2d & 4th Tues11 Aug 1892 2935 W. Britton Rd Oklahoma City 73120 405-755-0036 21 LAWTON Robert D. King Michael Zura 1st Tues 19-Apr-11 702 SW C Ave. 702 SW C Ave. Lawton 73501 Lawton 73501 (H)580-583-1209 22 TULSA Glen A. Scheid Craig Bowman 3rd Mon 20-Apr-11 5925 E. 9th 8812 N. 176th E. Ave. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 918-258-5768 (H)918-272-9755 (C)918-706-0686 25 ELK CITY Gerald R. Stegall Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Tues 1-Apr-13 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648-0671 580-225-0484 (H)580-225-5115 27 NORMAN Bryan Hensly Daniel Hanttula 2nd Thurs 14-Apr-14 1700 N. Porter P.O. Box 720731 Norman 73069 Norman 73071-0731 405-321-7310 (H) 405-329-2968 33 ALTUS C. Wm. Grigsby, Jr. Bobby L. Laws 1st Thurs 31-Mar-2006 1120 N. Hudson St 1202 N. Hudson St. Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (H)580-482-1336 41 BARTLESVILLE Rex L. Eutsler Robert E. Goode 3d Thurs 23-Apr-08 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703

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43 BERNARD Jeff Cantrell James E. Halbrook 2d Tues 15-Apr-24 1200 . Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8917 44 CIMARRON Richard Dunaway Gary A. Davis 3rd Wed 15-Apr-25 VALLEY P.O. Box 15 220 N. Ohio Drumright 74030-0015 Drumright 74030 (H) 918-352-2382 918-352-4622 (O)918-352-4622 48 GUTHRIE Truman Burns Tommy M. Johnston 1st Thurs 6-Oct-45 1419 N. Walnut St. 2808 Ashebrooke Pl. Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H) 405-341-1081 (O)405-348-7500 50 STILLWATER Steve Singleton Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 14-Apr-49 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd Stillwater 74074 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 405-650-0864 52 WOODWARD Glenn H. Kinsley Donald H. Whitman 4th Thurs (Jan-Oct) 2- Apr-51 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 2nd Thurs (Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward, OK 73802 580-256-5240 (H) 580-273-4442 59 CAPITOL HILL I. Victor B. Naso Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-57 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA

OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013

Mark A. Critchfield (1) Kelley Right Eminent Grand Commander 3416 NW 176th St Edmond, OK 73012 405-637-6205 (C) E-mail: [email protected] L. Erik Stuckey (14) Kerri Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander 703 W 35th Pl Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 918-241-2356 (H) 918-607-1744 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Edward J. Becerra (18) Dolores Eminent Grand Generalissimo 10263 Hwy 62 Elgin, OK 73538-2909 580-492-5975 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Paul T. Currell (22) Shonda Eminent Grand Captain General PO Box 683 Elk City, OK 73648 580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W) E-mail: [email protected] Truman Burns (1) Excellent Grand Prelate PO Box 47 Edmond, OK 73083-0047 405-348-3124 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Elwood M. Isaacs (26) Linda Eminent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Right Eminent Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O) E-mail: [email protected]


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James E. Smyrl (20) Ginger Eminent Grand Senior Warden 1021 N. Washington Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Timothy P. Israel (22) Jan Eminent Grand Junior Warden 2018 W. 7th Place Elk City, OK 73644 580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Trasen S. Akers (53) Eminent Grand Standard Bearer 5300 W. Memorial Road Apt# 1R Oklahoma City, OK 73142 918-348-9654 (C) [email protected] Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) Eminent Grand Sword Bearer 13447 CR 1560 Ada, OK 74820 580-399-5320 [email protected] Matt McGee (14) Eminent Grand Warder 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 580-761-6782 [email protected] Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) Mandi Eminent Grand Sentinel 1107 SW 24th St. Moore, OK 73170-7464 405-759-3016 [email protected]


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MARK A. CRITCHFIELD GRAND COMMANDER 2012-2013

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MARK A. CRITCHFIELD

GRAND COMMANDER 2012-13 Sir Knight Mark Critchfield was born on March 10, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is the older of two children to Roy and Judy Critchfield. Mark attended Oklahoma City Schools through the 7th grade when he moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma and attended Guthrie schools through the first part of his senior year. Mark moved back to Oklahoma City in late 1977 and completed his High School degree at Northeast High School. Mark continued his formal education through the years and earned a BA and MA from the University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond, Oklahoma and an MBA from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mark obtained a number of academic awards during his collegiate career including, membership in the honor societies Phi Alpha Theta and Alpha Chi. He is an Academic All-American, an Outstanding College Student of America, and also was the recipient of the Pam Belote Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for his MA thesis at the University of Central Oklahoma. One of Mark’s fondest college memories was his being selected by the University of Oklahoma to participate in a graduate program under the guidance of the Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program where under the tutelage of Professor Dwight Hoover of Ball State University he was able to participate in intensive studies in the area of intellectual history. Mark and his wife Kelley Critchfield have been married for nearly twenty years and currently reside in the small town of Kiefer, Oklahoma. They have an eighteen year-old son Preston Tyler Critchfield, who has just graduated from Kiefer High School and is now embarking on his own collegiate career. Mark’s business career in the oil and gas industry has allowed him to travel and work in no less than twenty countries. He currently holds the title of Director of U.S. Operations with Borets Weatherford which is a major producer of large submersible oil and gas pumping systems. Masonic History of Mark Critchfield Initiated an EA Edmond #37 14 Aug 96 Passed to FC Edmond #37 17 Sep 96 Raised to MM Edmond #37 15 Oct 96 Guthrie Chapter #6 (High Priest in 2000) - Exalted Feb, 1997 Guthrie Council #48 Illustrious Master 2000) - Greeted Feb, 1997 Guthrie Commander # 1 (Commander in 2003-2004) - Knighted Feb, 1997 Guthrie Scottish Rite AASR, 32nd - 13 Apr 97 Admitted a Noble of the India Shrine - 1 Nov 97 Holy Order of High Priesthood - Annointed 29 Jul 2000 York Rite College #75 - 6 Dec 03 Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis - 6 Dec 03 Worshipful Master Edmond Lodge #37 -.2004 Oklahoma Past Commander's Association - 14 Aug 04 Philalathes Society - 2005 The Order of the Sword and Trowel - 20 Aug 05

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Grand Representative for the Grand Commandery of Washington - 4 Feb 06 Knight York Cross of Honour - 24 May 06 Order of the Red Cross - St. Aumer - 2006 Okmulgee Chapter No. 39 - 2008 (High Priest 2010) Okmulgee Council No. 17 - 2008 (Illustrious Master 2010) Gethsemane Commandery No. 25 - 2008 Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81 - 2008 Cimarron Valley Council No. 44 - 2008 Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42 - 2008 Dual Member Drumright Lodge No. 468 - 2008 Guthrie Scottish Rite 32nd KCCH - 13-Dec-09 Most Excellent President of Order of High Priesthood - 2011 President of Oklahoma Philalathes Society - 2011-2012 Right Eminent Grand Commander - 2012-2013

AREA ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2012-2013

AREA 1 ………………………………………………………… TRASEN S. AKERS BEN HUR COMMANDERY NO. 14, K.T. - PONCA CITY, OK CIMARRON VALLEY COMMANDERY NO. 42, K.T. - DRUMRIGHT, OK

AREA 2 …………………………………………………… EDWARD J. BECERRA

ARDMORE COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - ARDMORE, OK NORMAN COMMANDERY NO. 38, K.T. - NORMAN, OK

AREA 3 ……………………………………………………… TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL

ELK CITY COMMANDERY NO. 22, K.T., ELK CITY, OK

LAWTON COMMANDERY NO. 18, K.T. - LAWTON, OK AREA 4 ……………………………………………………….… JAMES E. SMYRL TRINITY COMMANDERY NO. 20, K.T. - TULSA, OK MUSKOGEE COMMANDERY NO. 2, K.T. - MUSKOGEE, OK

AREA 5 …...…………………………………………………… STEVE GUERRERO CAPITOL HILL COMMANDERY NO. 53, K.T. - MIDWEST CITY, OK

OKLAHOMA COMMANDERY NO. 3, K.T. - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

AREA 6 ………………………………………………………… PAUL T. CURRELL

ST. AUMER NO. 29, K.T. - WOODWARD, OK GUTHRIE COMMANDERY NO. 1, K.T. - GUTHRIE, OK

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AREA 7 ……………………………………………… DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM

McALESTER COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - McALESTER, OK GETHSEMANE COMMANDERY NO. 25, K.T. - OKMULGEE, OK

AREA 8 ………………………………………………..........………… MATT McGEE ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY NO. 8, K.T. - STILLWATER, OK CALVARY COMMANDERY NO. 26, K.T. - BARTLESVILLE, OK

GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA 2012-2013

STANDING COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (53) – Chmn – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Kent Israel (22) – 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) James H. Ellis (26) - 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-6339)

FINANCE James E. Smyrl (20) –Chmn - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) William J. Cloud (53) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2010-12 (Council) Curtis Gimlin (22) – 6225 E. 78th Place, Tulsa, OK 74136 (918-742-2228) 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE

I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – Chmn - 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) Richard C. Dunaway (42) – Secretary - 905 E. Moses, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS Kenneth D. Buckley (25) – Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488)

TRIENNIAL MATTERS Mark Critchfield (1) – Chmn - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

GENERAL MATTERS Charles L. Stuckey (14) - Chmn - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

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O. Ray Harrington (3) - 6710 Northwest 29th St, Bethany, OK 73008-4730 (405-789-6710) William A. Nation (38) - 1309 Lakecrest Dr, Norman, OK 73071-3636 (405-329-2968)

NECROLOGY Truman B. Burns (1) - PO Box 47, Edmond, OK 73083-0047 (405-348-3124)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2011 - 2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215)

YORK RITE COORDINATION:

2012 - Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) 2013 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2014 – Donnie G. Higginbotham (9) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Ex-Officio - L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION James N. Rossi (53) – Chmn – 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988) All Grand Commandery Officers

MEMBERSHIP Robert G. Davis (1) - Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037) Charles L. Stuckey (14) - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604-5913 (580-762-2804) Robert T. Shipe (53) – 5108 S.E. 47th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73135 (405-672-1268)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION / SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2012 - Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) 2013 - Andrew B. Palmer (20) - 401 W Charleston, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) 2014 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2015 - E. David Snyder (14) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-762-5377) 2016 - David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Drive, OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028) Sec -Treasurer - Gary A. Davis - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

PRINTING

Richard C. Dunaway (42) – Chmn – 905 E. Moses, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) Mark Critchfield (1) –3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Kish L. Thomas (38) – 2430 NW 47th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405-842-5847) James R. Creason (22) – 521 S. 4th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 (918-623-0366)

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE James E. Smyrl (20) - Chmn – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Richard C. Dunaway (42) – 905 E. Moses, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) Robert G. Davis (1) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037)

EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) Bobby L. Carter (38) - PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-275-7943)

REGIONAL DEGREE CONFERRALS/ONE-DAY FESTIVALS Robert G. Davis (1) – Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037) Kenneth D. Buckley (25) – PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) Glen H. Kinsley (29) - Chmn - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852 (580-994-5488) James E. Smyrl (20) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021)

YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH James P. Cleveland (3) - 900 N. Fretz Ave., Edmond, OK 73003-5168 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (53) – 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence)

John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

TIME AND PLACE Trasen Akers (53) - Chmn - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Drive, OKC, OK 73170 (405-735-1028)

APPRECIATION Kenneth D. Buckley (25) - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) James R. Creason (22) – 521 S. 4th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 (918-623-0366)

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION

DEMOLAY Gary A. Davis (20) - Chmn - 620 W. Cherry, Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Matt McGee (14) – 228 Westbury Rd., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782) Timothy P. Israel (22) – 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080)

YORK RITE TEMPLE BUILDING COMPANY COMMITTEE 2012 – Michael E. Hampton (14) President: Kenneth D. Buckley 2013 – David A. Ray (38) Secretary: Gary A. Davis 2014 – Glen H. Kinsley (29)

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA At The One Hundred Eighteenth Annual

Convocation Held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 27, 2013

There being a constitutional number of Commanderies represented to form a quorum, the One-Hundred-Eighteenth Annual Conclave of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Oklahoma was reconvened in the Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, 8:00 a.m., April 27, 2013 with Mark A. Critchfield, Grand Commander, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places:

RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER................……. MARK A. CRITCHFIELD VERY EMINENT DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER.......... L. ERIK STUCKEY EMINENT GRAND GENERALISSIMO.............................. EDWARD J. BECERRA EMINENT GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL.......................... PAUL T. CURRELL EMINENT GRAND SENIOR WARDEN............................. JAMES E. SMYRL EMINENT GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN...............………… TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL EMINENT GRAND PRELATE...............Timothy Israel for TRUMAN BURNS EMINENT GRAND TREASURER..................................… ELWOOD M. ISAACS EMINENT GRAND RECORDER ……. ............................. GARY DAVIS EMINENT GRAND STANDARD BEARER........................ TRASEN S. AKERS EMINENT GRAND SWORD BEARER.............................. DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM EMINENT GRAND WARDER...............................……….. MATT McGEE EMINENT GRAND SENTINEL.......................................... STEVEN P. GUERRERO, JR. In addition to the above, the Grand Commander appointed Sir Knights Donnie Higginbotham, Trasen Akers, and James Smyrl as Tellers.

RECEIVED AND INTRODUCED VISITING DIGNITARIES Trinity Commandery No. 20 opened a Commandery of Knights Templar under Class A restrictions without the signs and esoteric work for the benefit of ladies and those who were not members to witness. All who were not Knight Templars were then excused and the Grand Commander formed the lines for the reception of visiting dignitaries and introduced: Sir

Knight Milton S. "Sid" Roberts, RE Past Grand Commander Knights Templar of Oregon,

Sir Knight H. Wayne Rector, RE Commander Knights Templar of Kansas, Sir Knight

Lawrence Tucker, RE Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA and Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Texas and Personal Representative for Sir Knight David Dixon Goodwin, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA.

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS PRESENT

KENNETH D. BUCKLEY 1989-90 JOHN L. LOGAN 2007-08 DONALD L. TURLEY 1994-95 MICHAEL E. HAMPTON 2008-09 JAMES R. CREASON 1995-96 LEWIS A. HULLUM 2009-10

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CHARLES L. STUCKEY 2000-01 I. DWAYNE DIXON 2010-11 GLENN H. KINSLEY 2003-04 RICHARD C, DUNAWAY 2011-12 GARY A. DAVIS 2004-05 ELWOOD M. ISAACS (HONORARY) ROBERT G. DAVIS 2005-06 The Right Eminent Grand Commander welcomed all the above Past Grand Commanders and thanked them for their support.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None were noted.

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES REPRESENTED The Grand Commander requested a roll call of the Constituent Commanderies. He extended to them a cordial welcome. Out of 17 Commanderies, 11 were represented by either the Commander, Generalissimo, or Captain General. They are as follows: Guthrie No 1 Muskogee No. 2 Oklahoma No. 3 McAlester No. 6 St. John’s No. 8 Ardmore No. 9 Ben Hur No. 14 Lawton No. 18 Trinity No. 20 Elk City No. 22 Calvary No. 26 Norman No. 38 Cimarron Valley No. 42 Capitol Hill No. 53

APPROVE PROCEEDINGS A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings of the one hundred seventeenth annual convocation. Motion prevailed.

GRAND COMMANDER’S ADDRESS

It is a pleasure and an honor to be given the opportunity to welcome all members, officers both past and present, and our distinguished guest to our 118th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. What a wonderful and successful year we have had. I am very grateful to each and every one of you for the opportunity of serving as Grand Commander for the past year. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Most Excellent Companion Robert Rolseth, Grand High Priest, and Most Illustrious Companion William Pierce, Grand Illustrious Master for their kindness, support, and friendship that they have provided over the past year and their many words of wisdom and advice that I can assure you that I took full advantage of. To our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Bradley Rickelman, I humbly thank both of you for your support during my term and thank you for your attendance at our Grand Sessions. I also thank Sir Knight Lawrence Tucker, Right Eminent Grand Recorder,

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Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA, for taking the time to visit our Grand Sessions. It was a pleasure and privilege to work with both of you, and I sincerely thank you for allowing me to play a small role in Oklahoma Masonry. It is through your recognition that York Rite Masonry is allowed to flourish in our Great State. Thank you so much for your time and contributions to us. To the Grand Officers of the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma, I thank you for your support. It is your leadership and hard work that provides the foundation and structure of our order, and allows me to pass the role of Grand Commander to those many better and brighter Masons than myself. I look forward to serving each and every one of you during your terms as Grand Commander. I know our Grand Commandery will not just survive but thrive under your remarkable leadership qualities and skills. The hard work exhibited by our always stalwart Grand Recorder, Gary Davis and our Grand Treasurer Elwood "Ike" Isaacs must be commended. Their talents have served our Oklahoma York Rite Bodies well. To SK Truman Burns, PC, Thank you very much for serving as our Grand Prelate this past year. You have been a friend and companion since I was initiated an Entered Apprentice in August of 1996. I also want to thank the many Past Grand Commanders of our State and our Jurisprudence Committee who were a constant source for inspiration and kindness to me and helped steer me in the right direction when you saw that I might be drifting off course. I can assure you that many a misstep has been diverted due to your influence and affection for Templarism. Any missteps that have taken place this past year are mine and mine alone. If there have been any misdirections in our Orders this past year it is my blame alone that has caused them. Fortunately we can all look upon more talented individuals to correct my errors in the future. As far as my appreciation to certain individuals of our Rite for their help in maturing me over the past year and helping me through several important hurdles, they are too numerous to mention. However, I want to acknowledge a few of those people that stood behind me during my term. First I want to point out the work of two outstanding Sir Knights that are already Cross of Honor winners but need further acknowledgement. SK James Rossi, I thank you for your constant labor to expose and educate the world to our Knight Templar Education Foundation. You have done a remarkable job and your sincere dedication to the Christian Religion is demonstrated every day in what you do. SK Trasen Akers EGSB, I commend you on the dedication that you have exhibited in support of our Holy Land Pilgrimage through your recent work Knights on the Prairie: A History of Templary in Oklahoma. I applaud your donating of all proceeds from your work to our honorable endeavors. I want to thank SK Daniel Hanttula, PC, for assuming the responsibility of class director this year and arranging for our great York Rite Field Days across the State. You have demonstrated great competence in making it a successful year for our newly admitted Companions and Sir Knights. To SK James Smyrl EGSW, thank you for your dedication to our Oklahoma supplement in our Knight Templar Magazine. I apologize for all of the times that you had to remind me that my article was due, yet even with my tardiness, you were able to get our information posted in time. I want to send out a special thanks to the following Sir Knights and Companions with whom I spent countless hours in consultation and preparation. Although there are many individual things I can thank and contribute to each of you, I will limit it to your names with the understanding that I could not have made it through the year without your positive influence. Sir Knight Charles Stuckey MWPGM, PGC, Sir Knight Lewis Hullum PGC, Sir Knight Kenneth Buckley PGC, Sir Knight Robert G. Davis PGC , Sir Knight John A. Logan PGC , Sir Knight

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Elwood "Ike" Isaacs EGT, PGC, and to my kindest and most beloved Companion, Sir Knight and friend, Gary A. Davis, MWPGM, PGC, EGR. Gary, I do not know why you felt that you should befriend and guide me but I am so happy that you did, sir. I love you very much. You are my true companion. I want to thank the three Commanderies that I am a member of who have supported me not only through my year as Grand Commander but through the long years it takes to get through our Commandery line as a grand officer. Thank you Gethsemane #25, Cimarron Valley #42, and my beloved Guthrie Commandery Number #1 for all that you have done for me. I cannot begin to repay you for what you have provided me. I would like to briefly mention some of the more memorable moments for me as Grand Commander. In May of 2012, I was allowed to accompany our KTEF Chairman, James Rossi, and our Grand Recorder, Gary Davis, to the Dean McGee Eye Institute for the opportunity to present $120,000 in grant money for the research of infant eye diseases that unfortunately have left many children without the sight that most of us take for granted every day. My year continued to be enhanced when along with our Grand Recorder, Gary Davis, and our wives; I was able to represent our Great State at the 65th Triennial Conclave, held in Alexandria, Virginia in August of 2012. It was a true learning experience on how our business is conducted by our Grand Encampment. In addition, I gained much insight and perspective by meeting and talking with numerous other Grand Commanders throughout the Country. Another honor for me was the invitation to attend and participate in the Grand Sessions of our Oklahoma Prince Hall York Rite Bodies in early June of 2012. I was made to feel very welcome among the Sir Knights and was allowed to bring greetings from our Grand Commandery. What an experience! I would recommend that as many of our future Grand Commanders as possible take advantage of this marvelous experience and participate if afforded the opportunity. It was a special honor to be able to meet and speak on our behalf during the sessions of our many other appendant bodies and affiliates throughout the State. This was especially true of our youth organizations. I could not help but notice that the members of our youth groups appeared to be more mature than other young people of their age. Their ability to think, act, write, and speak in public has obviously been enhanced by the teaching and guidance of our leaders in this area. They are to be greatly commended for their due diligence and positive results. The best experience was being able to participate in the Grand Lodge Sessions this past November. I was allowed to proudly wear our Class A uniform, be personally greeted by the Grand Master, and even present a short paper before the audience on behalf of our wonderful Rite. Our three field days this past year were great. I have seen continued improvement in our work over the past few years and I am so proud of the continued professionalism that we are extending to our new York Rite members. We now are focusing more on the new candidates with our improved introductions to York Rite Masonry. As important as it is to introduce our own accomplished dignitaries to our newly admitted Companions and Sir Knights, that is nothing compared to the attention that we should be and are extending to our new members. All of our degree and order teams should be commended for their work. To our Most Worshipful Grand Masters Randall Rogers and Bradley Rickelman, I admire and honor both of you for your participation and love for Templarism in Oklahoma. Without you and our Grand Lodge, we would not exist. As York Rite Masons we acknowledge and honor you for allowing us to continue our quest for Christian Masonry. There are four

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remaining people that I would like to acknowledge in closing. First, I thank Brother and Past Master Robert Wells, of Britton Lodge # 434 and member of Edmond Lodge #37 for introducing me to Freemasonry. Without you, sir, my life would have been void of a most important component. I want to thank Sir Knight William Williams of Edmond Lodge #37 and Guthrie Commandery #1 who saw enough in me to further my education in Masonry by introducing me to our York Rite, and I want to thank our late Sir Knight and Past Grand Commander Willis L. Emerson for approaching me with an implausible notion that I should run for a position as a Grand Commandery Officer. I am thankful that you did so, my friend, and look forward to our meeting once again in the future. Most important, thank you Kelley Ann Critchfield, my wonderful and loving wife. How you have tolerated me for more than two decades is beyond my comprehension. You are the most remarkable, beautiful woman, and human being that I have ever met. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. Thank you for your loyalty, advice and faith in me, even when it was far from being deserved. Thank you for being you. I love you more than I can express.

General Orders General Order No. 1 – May, 2012 Announced Grand Officer assignments and Appointed all committee members General Order No. 2 – January 23, 2013 Announcement of Annual Commandery Inspections

Dispensations - 2012 Jul 9th Special Dispensation to Oklahoma Commandery #3 to hold a special election to replace the current Eminent Commander Oct 18th Special Dispensation to Trinity Commandery #20 to change the date of their election of officers from December 24, 202 to November 26, 2012

Visitations - 2012 Apr 14th Grand Sessions in Oklahoma City – Accepted nomination for Right Eminent Grand Commander Apr 21st Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Attended Opening Ceremonies Apr 28th McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion – Attended Opening Ceremonies May 5th All Masonic Day in Guthrie – Attended Rosicrucian Society, Philalathes Society, and York Rite College #75 May 17th Visited Dean McGee Eye Institute for the purpose of presenting eye foundation grants from the Grand Encampment May 19th Attended KYCH meeting in Drumright May 27th Attended Rainbow Girls Banquet in Norman Jun 1st Attended Jobs Daughter’s International Banquet in Tulsa Jun 2nd Attended Prince Hall Council and Commandery Grand Sessions in Tulsa Jun 7th Attended Mark Master and Past Master Degrees in Guthrie Jun 15th-16th Elk City – Attended the James Taylor Field Day Jun 27th Visited Oklahoma #3 to replace current Eminent Commander and order a special election of officers Jul 14th Attended Demolay Banquet in Stillwater Aug 12-14th Attended 65th Triennial Conclave in Alexandria, Virginia Aug 18th Attended Past Commander’s Association, Order of the Trowel, and Order

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of High Priesthood in Midwest City at Capitol Hill Commander Sep 8th Attended York Rite Quarterly meeting in Drumright Sep 14th Attended South Central Conference in Fort Worth, Texas Sep 22nd Attended Grand Master’s Field Day in Muskogee Sep 29th Attended Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Sep 30th Attended a Jurisprudence Meeting in Guthrie of selected Grand Lodge and Grand Commandery representatives, including the Most Worshipful Grand Master to discuss controversial issues between the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar and the Oklahoma Grand Lodge Oct 7th Held a Grand Commandery Jurisprudence Committee Meeting in Guthrie to discuss controversial issues between the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar and the Oklahoma Grand Lodge Oct 13th Attended Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Oct 14th Attended Order of the Eastern Star Sessions Oct 27th Attended McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Nov 3rd All Masonic Day in Guthrie – Attended Rosicrucian Society, Philalathes Society, and York Rite College #75 Nov 9-10th Attended 104th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma

2013 Jan 5th Attended and installed 2013 Commandery Officers at Muskogee Commandery #2 Jan 19th Attended Commandery Work and Tactics Meeting in Oklahoma City Jan 27th Attended Demolay Awards Ceremony in Oklahoma City Mar 9th Attended York Rite Quarterly Meeting in Oklahoma City Apr 5th Attended Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Apr 13th Attended McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Apr 20th Attended Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies Apr 25-27th Attended Oklahoma York Rite Grand Sessions

Inspections Attended Mar 5th Attended Elk City Commandery #22 Annual Inspection, Elk City, OK Mar 13th Attended St. John’s Commandery #8 Annual Inspection, Stillwater, OK Mar 14th Attended Guthrie Commandery #1 Annual Inspection, Guthrie, OK Mar 15th Attended Capitol Hill Commandery #53 Annual Inspection, Midwest City, OK Mar 20th Attended Cimarron Valley Commandery #42 Annual Inspection, Drumright, OK Mar 21st Attended Norman Commandery #38 Annual Inspection, Norman, OK Mar 25th Attended McAlester Commandery # 9 Annual Inspection, McAlester, OK Mar 26th Attended Ben Hur Commandery #14 Annual Inspection, Ponca City, OK Mar 27th Attended Oklahoma Commandery #3 Annual Inspection, Oklahoma City, OK Apr 2nd Attended Lawton Commandery #18 Annual Inspection, Lawton, OK Apr 10th Attended Muskogee Commandery #2 Annual Inspection, Muskogee, OK Apr 13th Attended Trinity Commandery #20 Annual Inspection, Tulsa, OK

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Commanderies that did not open and receive the REGC for Annual Inspections included: St. Aumer Commandery #29, Woodward ,OK Calvary Commandery # 26, Bartlesville, OK Gethsemane Commandery #25, Okmulgee, OK Ardmore Commandery #9, Ardmore, OK I want to make a few comments about our annual inspections this past year. The work on opening and the performances of the Order of the Temple from each Commandery that participated were outstanding. I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that each Commandery demonstrated. I very much appreciate the kindness, hospitality, and respect that all of you showed me during our inspections. I would also like to personally thank our inspecting officers for the remarkable jobs that you did in your thorough inspections of our Commanderies. Our inspectors this year included, SK Kenneth Buckley, SK Dwayne Dixon, SK Bob Creason, SK Glenn Kinsley, and SK Richard Dunaway. I would also like to thank our Grand Line Officers in Charge. With very few exceptions, you faithfully attended your duties as they were assigned to you.

Recommendations As Grand Commander this year I have witnessed outstanding loyalty to our York Rite and have been humbled by the great men and masons among all of you . It is difficult for me to make recommendations to our Commanderies because I do not find myself very qualified to do so. However, I will take a moment and make a few suggestions that might help us in the future. 1) Let us focus on the quality of those persons that we select for our orders. As important as it is for us to remain solid in our numbers, it is more important to ensure that our order conducts itself as professionally and as dignified as possible. It is true that our numbers in membership have declined but let us not spend our time constantly worrying over the quantity of members that we have but the quality of members that we have. As far as our Commanderies are concerned, we are Christian Masons and must conduct ourselves as such. Let’s prove our worthiness to the new members that we do admit to our orders but distinguishing ourselves with the performance of our work, our conduct, our dedication, and our brotherly love. With that said, we had a proposal by SK Robert Davis in November of 2011 called the Oklahoma York Rite Membership Development Structure that we need to implement. This will contribute to our need to select quality new members to our institution. 2) One area that I failed miserably this past year is trying to develop our ability to once again compete in drill. I still suggest that we focus on forming four class D teams across our State who would compete at our Grand Sessions. Of these class D teams, we would combine them into two class C teams who would also compete. Maybe, one representing the west side of our great State and one from the east. I would then suggest that these two class C teams come together to create one Class B team that could compete at our Grand Encampment Triennials. If I am not mistaken, Oklahoma has not formally competed in a Triennial session since Nashville in 2000. 3) I would suggest that we continue to expand our abilities to perform our Degrees and Orders through centralized teams throughout our State. We need to at least have the ability to perform all of the work in the eastern, central, and western portions of our State to ensure that each of our field days are conducted by teams within a geographically acceptable area. Too

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often we are relying on the same teams to cover the entirety of our State when conducting our York Rite field days. We must have as many of our Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies performing their own work as possible. I know this has been stated time after time but it will allow our newly admitted members to feel more at home in their local bodies. If we do not take our own work seriously, no one else will. 4) I commend all of our Commandery Recorders for their dedication to what they do. However, there are a number of Commanderies that do not seem to get their mandatory reports and information to our Grand Recorder in a timely manner. We are only as good as our weakest Recorder, so please pay attention to the duties of your office and if the performance is just not there, my recommendation is to replace any person who is negligent of his duty in this role.

Concluding Remarks I want to again thank each and every Sir Knight in our State for allowing me to serve as Grand Commander this past term. It is an experience that I will never forget. It has helped me grow not only as a York Rite Mason but as a man and a leader in society. I know that there are many things that I should have done better and I ask your forgiveness where any negligence was involved. Serving as your Grand Commander is one of the most remarkable privileges and gifts that I have ever received. There are few greater. The few I can think of are the gift provided me by my wife when she married me and provided me with two wonderful sons, and the ultimate gift of the sacrifice made by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who through his redemption has provided me eternal life even though I do not deserve it. I love each and every one of you and sincerely thank you for your support this past term. If we have succeeded in any way over the last twelve months, it is your labor and diligence towards our cause that has allowed it. Most Respectfully, Mark A Critchfield Right Eminent Grand Commander

NAMES OF PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

JURISDICTION OF OKLAHOMA

PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF INDIAN TERRITORY Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1895 *Robert W. Hill *James E.Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett 1896 *James E. Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett 1897 *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1898 *Patrick J.Byrne ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1899 ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1900 *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1901 *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *H. L. Jarboe, Jr. *Joseph S. Murrow 1902 *Daniel M. Hailey *D. M. Williams *Herbert J. Evans ***A. V. Francis *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1903 *Herbert J. Evans *William F. Bowman *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1904 *William F. Bowman *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Frank Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1905 *John Coyle *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1906 *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1907 *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Christ. Springer *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1908 *John W. Speak *Christ. Springer *Ira McNair *Roy D. Fuller *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1909 *Christ. Springer *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle 1910 *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle 1911 *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *Eugene Hamilton

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PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF OKLAHOMA TERRITORY Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1896 *C.M. Barnes *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1897 *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1898 *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Julius C. Cross *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1899 *W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1900 *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1901 *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1902 *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1903 *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1904 *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1905 *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1906 *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1907 *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1908 *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1909 *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1910 *Edward P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1911 *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *James Q. Loutham *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1911 *Robert H. Henry **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1912 **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1913 *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1914 *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1915 *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *E. P. McMahon *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1916 *James Q. Louthan *E. P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1917 *Eugene P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Milton C. Hale *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1918 *C. S. Highsmith *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1919 *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1920 *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1921 *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1922 *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1923 *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1924 *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1925 *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1926 **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1927 *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1928 *James C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1929 *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1930 *Ralph V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1931 *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1932 *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1933 *Walter M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1934 *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *Ira B. Kirkland *J. A. Latham 1935 *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. Newhouse *Ralph V. Downing *J. A. Latham 1936 *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. Newhouse *John I. Taylor *W. Clark Tucker r*J. A. Latham 1937 *Merl P. Long *R. E. Newhouse *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crowe *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1938 *R. E. Newhouse *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crowe *E. C. Lambert *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1939 *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crowe *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1940 *W. E. Crowe *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1941 *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1942 *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1943 *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1944 *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1945 *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1946 *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1947 *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *L. A. Maphet *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1948 *P. O. Creason *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1949 *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *J. R. Holmes *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1950 *W. H. King *G. B. Young *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1951 *G. B. Young *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crowder *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1952 *C. C. Lynch *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crowder *R. L. Moore *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1953 *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crowder *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1954 *A. M. Crowder *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1955 *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham

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Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1956 *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1957 *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1958 *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1959 *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1960 *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *E. T. Ross *R. W. Rogers *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1961 *Ernest T. Ross *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1962 *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1963 *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1964 *R. D. Burch *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1965 *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1966 *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1967 *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1968 *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1969 *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *Jack Freeman *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1970 *A. S. Johnson *L. E. Tryon *Jack Freeman C. W. Reese *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1971 *Jack Freeman C. W. Reese *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1972 C. W. Reese *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1973 *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1974 *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1975 *Walter L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1976 *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1977 *Norman P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard 1978 *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard 1979 *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard 1980 *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin Lilburn M. Pierce *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard 1981 Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin Lilburn Pierce *Cecil E. Johnson *James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden 1982 *John C. Shanklin Lilburn M. Pierce *Ellis Sappington Cecil E. Johnson *James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden 1983 Lilburn Pearce *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden 1984 *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1985 *Darrel W. Hughes Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson *Charles H. Warner *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1986 Joe S. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1987 *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1988 **Daniel C. Pryor Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1989 Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1990 Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1991 Bartis M. Kent Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1992 Calvin E. Mettee Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley James R. Creason *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1993 Rex L. Eutsler Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1994 Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation Edward W. Hart Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1995 James R. Creason William A. Nation Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1996 William A. Nation Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1997 Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Kish L. Thomas Donald H. Haralson 1998 O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey *Paul A. Fitch Kish L. Thomas David A. Ray 1999 Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Bartis M. Kent *John Schrawger, Jr Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2000 Charles L. Stuckey *John Schrawger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2001 *John Schrawger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2002 *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr. 2003 Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr. 2004 Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Elwood M. Isaacs John D. Miller, Jr. 2005 Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2006 *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2007 John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2008 Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2009 Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2010 I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2011 Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Edward C. Becerra Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2012 Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Edward C. Becerra Paul T. Currell Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis * Deceased ** Dimitted *** Lost Membership

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Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2012 Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma

General Fund, Acct held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2012

$64,433.84 Cash, Avg Yield .10%

$1,221.92


AT&T, (T), 200 sh, avg yield 5.33% 6164.62 $6,742.00

I Shares, (PFF), 200 Sh, Avg. yield 6.01% 34173.49 10,301.20

PowerShares, (PGX), 425 Sh, Avg. yield 6.46% 5874.23 6,239.00

Suburban Propane, (SHP), 100 sh, avg yield 8.77% 4220.19 3,886.00



Avg yield 7.31% 59238.39

35,680.20

Mutual Funds: Open & Closed End Cost

Franklin Income, 1,388.18 sh, avg yield 5.61% 2562.43 3,137.28

Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, avg yield 7.06% 3249.15 3,398.00

Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 250 Sh, avg yield 5.93% 4134.16 4,045.00

John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.55% 3218.88 3,268.00


PIMCO, (RCS), 525 sh, avg yield 8.45% 6411.53 5,958.75

Trotoise Energy Cap, (TYY), 115 Sh, avg yield 5.86% 3289.66 3,274.05

Avg yield 6.93% 25557.45

25,657.08

Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

.

US Cellular,, 100 sh, avg yield 6.24%, (6.30%) 2571.00 2,753.00 Avg yield 6.31% 2571.00

2,753.00

Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012

$65,312.20

Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012

$878.36

Transferred to Gd Cmdy Ckg Acct, 8/30/12 $3,000.00

1.4%


Holyland Pilgrimage Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo Balance as of January 1, 2012

$3,876.07

Cash, Avg yield, .10%

$1,054.97


PowerShares, 85 Sh, Avg. yield 6.46% 1098.23 1,247.80 Avg yield 6.46% 1098.23

1,247.80

Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End Cost

Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 100 sh, avg yield 7.06.% 1737.90 $1,699.00

PIMCO, (PCS), 100 sh, avg yield 8.45% 1271.95 1,135.00

Avg yield 7.62% 3009.85

2,834.00

Total Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value as of 12/31/11

$5,136.77

Net Gain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2011

$1,260.70

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Dividend/Interest earned in 2011 $288.69

32.5%

Total Withdrawals, 10/3/2012 for Pastor's Holyland Travel, $3,864.00

Total Deposits 1/31, 9/24 & 12/1/12 $3,818.38

Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells fargo Balance as of January 1, 2012

$149,092.23

Cash, Avg Yield .10%

$13,842.48


AT&T, (T), 201 sh, avg yield 5.33% 6200.86 $6,775.71

Century Link Inc, (CTL), 204 sh, avg yield 7.41% 7193.39 7,980.48

Enbridge Energy, (EEP), 200 sh, avg yhield 7.79% 6043.23 5,580.00

Gabelli Trust, 700 sh

26.25


Power Shares (PGX),777 sh, avg yield 6.46% 11374.2 11,406.36

Suburban Propane (SHP), 100 sh, avg yield 8.77% 4248.66 3,886.00

VanGuard Nat Res, (SHP), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34% 6089.76 5,200.00


Avg yield 7.1% 64922.71

63,976.80


GTE Atlantic-Penna, 8,000 sh, avg yield 5.68%, (6.75%) 7870.00 9,504.56 Bell Atlantic, 20,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%) 19200.00 21,626.60

Avg yield 5.59% 27070.00

31,131.16

Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End Call Value


Gabelli Utilities, (GUT), 700 sh, avg yield 9.74% 4866.16 4,312.00 John Hancock (JHS), 725 sh, avg yield 7.55% 11288.55 11,846.50 MFS Intermediate Inc, (MIN), 501 sh, avg yield 8.21% 3357.35 3,226.44


Avg yeild 7.75% 45731.46

49,277.69

Peferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

GE Capital, 33 sh, avg yield 6.61%, (6.625%) 822.79 825.66 US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.3%, (6.95%) 2572.00 2,753.00

Vornado Realty, (VNOD), 200 sh, avg yield 7.27%, (7.875%) 5108.00 5,416.00

Avg yield 6.92% 8502.79

8,994.66

Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012

$167,222.79

NetGain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2012

$18,130.56 Dividend/Interest earned in 2012 $10,120.09

12.16%

The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 1/1/12:

$171,389.88

The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 12/31/12:

$175,189.88 $3,800.00

Dividend/Interest distributed to Grand Commandery in 2012

$0.00

Dividend/Interest distributed to Local Commandery in 2012

$0.00

Dividend/Interest distributed in 2012 on interest earned in 2011

$0.00 Divividend/Interest to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012 $0.00

Total Members as of 12/31/2012

692

146

New members gained in 2012

7

Grand Total of Grand Commandery Investments: 1/1/2011 12/31/2011 Gain Totals General Fund Account Value $64,433.84 $65,312.20 $878.36 1.4%

Totals Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value 3,876.07 5,136.77 1,260.70 32.5%

Totals Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value 149,092.23 167,222.79 18,130.56 12.2%

Grand Commandery Total Investments ######### ######### 20,269.62 9.3%

20,269.62

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer 237,671.76

Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma

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Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells fargo


Cash, Avg Yield .10% $13,842.48


AT&T, (T), 201 sh, avg yield 5.33% 6200.86 $6,775.71

Century Link Inc, (CTL), 204 sh, avg yield 7.41% 7193.39 7,980.48

Enbridge Energy, (EEP), 200 sh, avg yhield 7.79% 6043.23 5,580.00

Gabelli Trust, 700 sh 26.25


Power Shares (PGX),777 sh, avg yield 6.46% 11374.2 11,406.36

Suburban Propane (SHP), 100 sh, avg yield 8.77% 4248.66 3,886.00

VanGuard Nat Res, (SHP), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34% 6089.76 5,200.00


Avg yield 7.1% 64922.71 63,976.80


GTE Atlantic-Penna, 8,000 sh, avg yield 5.68%, (6.75%) 7870.00 9,504.56

Bell Atlantic, 20,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%) 19200.00 21,626.60

Avg yield 5.59% 27070.00 31,131.16

Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End Call Value


Gabelli Utilities, (GUT), 700 sh, avg yield 9.74% 4866.16 4,312.00

John Hancock (JHS), 725 sh, avg yield 7.55% 11288.55 11,846.50



Avg yeild 7.75% 45731.46 49,277.69

Peferreds/Fixed Rate Securities: Call Value

GE Capital, 33 sh, avg yield 6.61%, (6.625%) 822.79 825.66

US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.3%, (6.95%) 2572.00 2,753.00

Vornado Realty, (VNOD), 200 sh, avg yield 7.27%, (7.875%) 5108.00 5,416.00

Avg yield 6.92% 8502.79 8,994.66


NetGain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2012 $18,130.56

Dividend/Interest earned in 2012 $10,120.09 12.16%

The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 1/1/12: $171,389.88

The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 12/31/12: $175,189.88 $3,800.00

Dividend/Interest distributed to Grand Commandery in 2012 $0.00

Dividend/Interest distributed to Local Commandery in 2012 $0.00

Dividend/Interest distributed in 2012 on interest earned in 2011 $0.00

Divividend/Interest to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012 $0.00



Grand Total of Grand Commandery Investments: 1/1/2011 12/31/2011 Gain

Totals General Fund Account Value $64,433.84 $65,312.20 $878.36 1.4%

Totals Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value 3,876.07 5,136.77 1,260.70 32.5%

Totals Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value 149,092.23 167,222.79 18,130.56 12.2%

Grand Commandery Total Investments $217,402.14 $237,671.76 20,269.62 9.3%

20,269.62

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer

Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma

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As of 12/31/2012 Total Perpetual Members Grand Commandery, KT of OklahomaNew Total * To Grand To Grand Total to * To Local To Local

Members Total: Total Total Dividend/Interest Commandery Commandery Grand * Commandery Commandery

Name in 2012 Members Dead Living Investment Dues Distributed * Deceased Living Commandery* Deceased Living

Ardmore, No. 9 1 21 5 16 5,945.50 366.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Ben Hur No. 14 32 6 26 9,889.00 603.67 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Calvary No. 26 36 22 14 10,896.00 626.40 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Capitol Hill (OKC), No. 53 1 140 51 89 41,737.50 2,628.50 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Cimarron Valley No. 42 1 13 6 7 2,730.00 182.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Elk City, No. 22 2 50 16 34 12,385.00 797.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Gethsemane No. 25 27 16 11 4,485.00 296.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Guthrie, No. 1 21 4 17 5,460.00 364.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Lawton, No. 18 49 23 26 10,275.00 665.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

McAlester, No. 6 1 47 13 34 9,180.00 612.20 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Muskogee, No. 2 10 2 8 2,805.00 187.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Norman, No. 38 65 30 35 15,652.88 1,038.48 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Oklahoma No. 3. 29 13 16 6,955.00 463.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

St Aumur No. 29 41 18 23 6,410.00 404.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

St Johns No. 8 25 9 25 5,479.00 359.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

Trinity (Tulsa), No. 20 1 86 29 57 24,905.00 1,634.10 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

* *

16 7 692 263 438 175,189.88 11,226.35 0.00 * 0.00 0.00 0.00 * 0.00 0.00

A motion was made by Sir Knight Isaacs to change the Standing Resolutions in all three Bodies. Paragraph 4 of the Investment Policy of the Grand Commandery which reads; “Guidelines: The asset allocation target shall be 75% to 85% in Fixed Income Investments, and the balance in Equity Investments with each portfolio:” be changed to read: “Guidelines: The asset allocation target of the total portfolio shall be:

Minimum Target Maximum Equities and ETF’s 10% 22% 60% Corporate, Municipal and Agency Bonds 5% 25% 40% Mutual Funds 10% 23% 40% Preferred/Fix Rate Securities 10% 25% 10% Cash and Equivalents 0% 5% 10% MOTION PREVAILED

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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached financial statement reflecting the Budget data for 2012 and the Actual data for 2012 for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year. MEMBERSHIP Membership: 1 January 2012 1,386 Gains:

Knightings 56

Admissions 5

Reinstatements 10

Adjustments 0 Total Gains 71

Losses:

Deaths 43


Demitted 3

Adjustments 5 Total Losses - 96

Membership: 31 December 2012 1,361 Net Membership Loss: 25 We had a decrease of 25 members compared to 28 last year. Knightings of 55 compared to 66 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 45 compared to 60 last year. All Commanderies have submitted monthly and quarterly reports for Year 2012. We had 36 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues, six more than last year. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 7, with an ending total of 438 living and 263 deceased perpetual members. Over 32% of our active members are perpetual members. Ten out of Sixteen Commanderies are able to update their own database for the Grand Encampment. If there is a Recorder who doesn't have the capability to do this, you need to find someone in your Commandery who can do it for you. Training will be provided. I need the name. I continue to ask you, as Recorders, to help the Recorder's Office by being prompt with your reports and annual returns. To Committee Chairman, all of you should have a report submitted to the Grand Recorder's Office by the required due dates in order to get them in the pre-print for the annual conclave. Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS, Grand Recorder

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GRAND COMMANDERY BUDGET VS ACTUAL 2012

Estimated Income Budget 2012 Actual 12 Variation

Annual Report $18,779.00 $18,925.00 $146.00

Perpetual Membership $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Fees $600.00 $1,029.00 $429.00

Rituals, codes, & regulations $400.00 $306.00 ($94.00)


Awards $150.00 $0.00 ($150.00)

Miscellaneous $0.00 $75.00 $75.00

Total $23,164.00 $23,570.00 $406.00

Estimated Expenditures

Salary-Grand Recorder $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00

Payroll Taxes $560.00 $520.00 $40.00

Grand Commander's Allowance $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $0.00

Grand Treasurer's Allowance $0.00 $19.00 ($19.00)

Grand Recorder's Allowance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

KTEF Contribution $985.00 $930.00 $55.00

Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine $12,735.00 $12,474.00 $261.00

DeMolay Contribution $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

Rent/Utilities $1,375.00 $1,368.00 $7.00

Telephone $550.00 $670.00 ($120.00)

Office Supplies $200.00 $241.00 ($41.00)

Printing & Stationary $700.00 $228.00 $472.00

Postage $300.00 $255.00 $45.00



Maintenance Agreement $200.00 $172.00 $28.00

Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $65.00 $35.00

Past Commander's Jewel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Awards $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Triennial $430.00 $0.00 $430.00

Host Expense $200.00 $200.00 $0.00



Miscellaneous $100.00 $436.00 ($336.00)


Net Income/Loss ($3,707.00) ($2,079.00)

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Budget 2012 Act 2012 Variance

Membership Development Income:

Membership Development Interest $825.00 $825.00 $0.00

Misc Donations $25.00 $0.00 ($25.00)

Total Income $850.00 $825.00 ($25.00)

Membership Promotion Expense: $850.00 $682.00 $168.00

Membership Promotion ExpenseNet Income/Loss $0.00 $143.00

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HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations:

Holyland Pilgrimage Interest $246.00 $246.00 $0.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commanderies) $2,305.00 $2,548.00 $243.00

Other Donations $500.00 $1,348.00

Total Income $3,051.00 $4,142.00 $243.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses:

Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense $2,890.00 $3,390.00 ($500.00) Airfare paid in 2012

Airfare to New York $500.00 $465.00 $35.00

Total Expense $3,390.00 $3,855.00 ($465.00)

Net Income/Loss ($339.00) $287.00

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY ANNUAL RETURNS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012

No. Name Members Knighted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members

1 Guthrie 87 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 88

2 Muskogee 90 4 1 1 0 7 5 6 (12) 78

3 Oklahoma 89 2 2 2 0 6 0 8 (8) 81

6 McAlester 109 3 0 1 0 1 0 6 (3) 106

8 St. John's 50 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 50

9 Ardmore 38 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 39

14 Ben Hur 53 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 (1) 52

18 Lawton 91 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 94

20 Trinity 214 11 0 2 2 8 0 11 (8) 206

22 Elk City 112 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 112

25 Gethsemane 52 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 54

26 Calvary 53 1 1 1 0 3 0 1 (1) 52

29 St. Aumer 64 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 (3) 61

38 Norman 129 5 1 0 0 2 0 8 (4) 125

42 Cimarron Valley 29 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 35

53 Capitol Hill 126 5 0 1 1 1 0 2 2 128

Totals 1386 56 5 10 3 43 5 45 -25 1361

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CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY ANNUAL RETURNS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012 (Continued)

Holy

Land KT Net PEM

No. Name Dues Fees P/M N/P DeMolay P/C KTEF Pilgrimage Magazine Amount P/C TOTAL

1 Guthrie $30.00 $70.00 17 0 $17.75 $710.00 $57.00 $176.00 $639.00 $1,599.75 $0.00 $1,599.75

2 Muskogee $25.00 $50.00 8 2 $19.00 $680.00 $65.00 $156.00 $630.00 $1,550.00 $0.00 $1,550.00

3 Oklahoma $30.00 $75.00 15 7 $14.75 $590.00 $53.00 $162.00 $594.00 $1,413.75 $0.00 $1,413.75

6 McAlester $26.00 $75.00 34 0 $18.00 $720.00 $21.00 $212.00 $648.00 $1,619.00 $0.00 $1,619.00

8 St. John's $26.00 $75.00 16 2 $8.00 $320.00 $27.00 $100.00 $306.00 $761.00 $0.00 $761.00

9 Ardmore $29.00 $70.00 15 0 $6.00 $240.00 $24.00 $78.00 $216.00 $564.00 $0.00 $564.00

14 Ben Hur $39.00 $95.00 26 0 $6.50 $260.00 $20.00 $104.00 $234.00 $624.50 $0.00 $624.50

18 Lawton $25.00 $50.00 26 2 $16.50 $660.00 $58.00 $188.00 $612.00 $1,534.50 $0.00 $1,534.50

20 Trinity $41.00 $100.00 56 10 $35.00 $1,400.00 $99.00 $412.00 $1,350.00 $3,296.00 $0.00 $3,296.00

22 Elk City $31.00 $100.00 32 1 $19.75 $790.00 $74.00 $0.00 $720.00 $1,603.75 $0.00 $1,603.75

25 Gethsemane $25.00 $80.00 11 0 $10.75 $430.00 $36.00 $108.00 $387.00 $971.75 $0.00 $971.75

26 Calvary $40.00 $60.00 14 5 $8.25 $330.00 $33.00 $104.00 $342.00 $817.25 $0.00 $817.25

29 St. Aumer $25.00 $80.00 23 1 $9.25 $370.00 $16.00 $122.00 $342.00 $859.25 $0.00 $859.25

38 Norman $35.00 $65.00 35 4 $21.50 $860.00 $66.00 $250.00 $810.00 $2,007.50 $0.00 $2,007.50

42 Cimarron Valley $30.00 $60.00 6 0 $7.25 $290.00 $26.00 $70.00 $261.00 $654.25 $0.00 $654.25

53 Capitol Hill $32.00 $75.00 89 2 $9.25 $370.00 $33.00 $256.00 $351.00 $1,019.25 $0.00 $1,019.25

Totals 423 36 $227.50 $9,020.00 $708.00 $2,498.00 $8,442.00 $20,895.50 $0.00 $20,895.50

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There are 10 Grand Officers present with no votes, 13 Past Grand Commanders present with no votes, 51 Past Commanders present with 51 votes, 7 Commanders present with1 proxy making a total of 74 votes. There were 14 out of 16 Commanderies represented by Dais Officers.

Submitted by: Robert Cundiffl (53), Chmn and Kent Israel (22)

REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE The Jurisprudence Committee met in executive session in the Hawthorn Room of the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Oklahoma City, OK, on April 26, 2013. Members present were Past Commanders: SK Dwayne Dixon, Chairman SK Glenn Kinsley SK Richard Dunaway, Secretary SK Lewis Hullum SK Jim Creason SK Charles Stuckey SK Robert G. Davis SK Gary A. Davis SK Kenneth Buckley SK O. Ray Herrington SK Mike Hampton SK Don Turley

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The meeting was called to order by SK Dwayne Dixon at 9:30 P.M. Topics covered were actions, dispensations, general orders, correspondence, Grand Commandery Committees for this Templar year and proposed resolutions. Resolutions #1, #2, #3, and #4 were considered in proper form. The Committee commends the Right Eminent Grand Commander, SK Mark Critchfield, for a successful year. He traveled many miles across the state to support York Rite Masonry during his year and visited most of our constituent Commanderies during their inspections. SK Mark was praised for his masterly handling of several uniquely difficult situations which arose during his tenure. The meeting was adjourned by SK Dwayne Dixon at 9:45 P.M., peace and harmony prevailing. Respectfully submitted; Richard Dunaway, Secretary

RESOLUTION N0. 1

To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander and members of Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, presently does not provide for what jewels may be worn on an Oklahoma regulation Knights Templar uniform; and, WHEREAS, the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA has ruled that only “Templar jewels” shall be worn on the regulation Knights Templar uniform; and, WHEREAS, the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma is beholden to the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we add the following sub-paragraph to Article XX, Section 15, Sub-paragraph “(a) Any jewel classified as a Templar jewel by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA may be worn on the regulation Templar uniform in this Grand Jurisdiction. The wearing of jewels should adhere to the “Rules of Interpretation” as set forth on 11 July 1980 and proper military bearing should always be exercised in the placement of jewels upon the uniform. Templar jewels may include, but are not limited to: jewels of office, drill badges, and service awards or ribbons.” Respectfully submitted: Trasen S. Akers, (38) Donnie G. Higginbotham, (6) RESOLUTION NO. 1 PASSED.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2

To: The Right Eminent Grand Commander and members of Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, WHEREAS, attendance at the annual communication of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma by the dais officers of the Constituent Commanderies has declined in recent years, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to promote increased attendance by dais officers of the Constituent Commanderies at future annual communications of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, and WHEREAS, attendance by the dais officers of the Constituent Commanderies should be recognized by all of the Sir Knights in this Grand Jurisdiction. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we add the following "Standing Resolution" to the General Laws of The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, which would read as follows, Dais Officer Attendance Citation Cord

Dais Officers of the Constituent Commanderies who attend the annual communication of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma, may wear a military style shoulder cord, similar in style to the French Fourragère, in kelley green on their left shoulder. The cord is to be affixed either by a pin attachment or a small Knight Templar button sewn ½” from the collar. The cord may be worn by the Sir Knight for the time period commencing after the roll call of the Constituent Commanderies from one Templar year to the next. Any Sir Knight who attains the rank of Past Commander and attended the annual communication of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma each year they served as a dais officer may wear a shoulder cord in green and gold on their left shoulder for life. Respectfully submitted, Trasen S. Akers, (38) Donnie G. Higginbotham, (6) RESOLUTION NO. 2 FAILED.

RESOLUTION NO. 3

TO THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA: WHEREAS, the annual session of the Grand Commandery has been compacted with the Grand Sessions of the Grand Chapter RAM and Grand Council CM, and the time constraints of a condensed session limit the opportunity to include drill or ritual competition, meetings of

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concordant, androgynous or other bodies; and since such opportunities are desirable and enhance the fraternal experience of an Annual Conclave; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 1 of the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, entitled ANNUAL CONCLAVE, which reads as follows: ARTICLE 1 ANNUAL CONCLAVE

The Annual Conclave of this Grand Commandery shall be convened on the fourth Friday in April for the transaction of its regular business, at a place to be selected at the previous Annual Conclave. In case of an emergency or for good cause, the Grand Commander may, by General Order, change either the place or the time of meeting, provided, however, that notice of such change shall be given to each Constituent Commandery and all members of this Grand Commandery at least thirty days prior to the date of the Stated Conclave. In no case shall the date be advanced or postponed more than thirty days from the established date. Be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 1 ANNUAL CONCLAVE

The Annual Conclave of this Grand Commandery shall be convened on the fourth Friday in September for the transaction of its regular business, at a place to be selected at the previous Annual Conclave. In case of an emergency or for good cause, the Grand Commander may, by General Order, change either the place or the time of meeting, provided, however, that notice of such change shall be given to each Constituent Commandery and all members of this Grand Commandery at least thirty days prior to the date of the Stated Conclave. In no case shall the date be advanced or postponed more than thirty days from the established date. Respectfully submitted, John L. Logan, PGC, (29, 1) L. Erik Stuckey (14) Elwood M. Isaacs, PGC (26) Donald G. Jones (6) Kenneth D. Buckley, PGC (25) O. Ray Harrington, PGC (3) Charles L. Stuckey, PGC (14) Glenn H. Kinsley, PGC (29) Robert G. Davis, PGC (8) Michael E. Hampton, PGC (14) Lewis A. Hullum, PGC (38)

RESOLUTION NO. 3 FAILED.

RESOLUTION NO. 4

TO THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA: WHEREAS, membership retention and growth has remained one of the principal challenges of

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sustainability and financial stability in the York Rite; and WHEREAS, the long term downward trend in membership in Craft Masonry has impacted the York Rite in Oklahoma to the extent that it is no longer practical, necessary or desirable for the three Grand Bodies to operate membership programs independently from each other; and WHEREAS, there is no provision in the Constitution, Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma for a jurisdiction-wide membership committee which operates within a single organizational structure benefiting all three Grand York Rite Bodies simultaneously, along with their constituent Chapters, Councils and Commanderies within Oklahoma. Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that Article 4, Section 2 (k) of the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, which reads as follows: ARTICLE 4 Section 2 (k) The Committee on Membership

The Committee on Membership shall consist of three members who shall be appointed by the Right Eminent Grand Commander to serve until replaced and whose responsibility shall be to develop and oversee an ongoing program for the recruitment of new members. No more than one of the members may be replaced in any one year except in the event of a vacancy requiring the appointment of a new member, such appointment to be made by the Right Eminent Grand Commander.

The Committee should present a request for the Finance Committee for funds to implement the programs, if necessary, in order to obtain any required material essential to the established program.

Be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 4 Section 2 (k) The Committee on Membership The Committee on Membership shall be comprised of seven members, and shall consist of one chairman for each of six identified geographic regions of the state and a state chairman. The Committee members shall serve from one Stated Conclave to the close of the next. Three members of the Oklahoma Membership Committee shall be appointed by the Right Eminent Grand Commander to serve their specific regions until replaced and whose responsibility shall be to develop and oversee, in conjunction with the remaining members of the statewide Committee on Membership; an ongoing program for the recruitment and retention of members within their respective regions and the entire jurisdiction. No more than one of the Grand Commandery appointed committee members may be replaced in any given year except in the event of a vacancy requiring the appointment of a new member, such appointment to be made by the Grand Commander. The Committee should present a request to the Finance Committee for funds to implement the programs, if necessary, in order to obtain any required material essential to the established program.

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Respectfully submitted, Robert G. Davis, PGC (8) John L. Logan, PGC, (29, 1) Charles L. Stuckey, PGC (14) Elwood Isaacs, PGC (26) RESOLUTION NO. 4 PASSED.

NECROLOGY REPORT The Commandery report will be covered at the Divine service. Truman Burns, Grand Prelate

FINANCE COMMITTEE February 18th 2013, the Finance Committee met. We verified the checking account held by the Grand Recorder. The checks, deposits and account transactions were verified against the check register and reconciled with the monthly bank statements. The finance committee would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Grand Recorder and the Grand Treasurer in the process of preparing the budget. Pursuant to Article IV Section 2, (b), the Finance Committee submits the following budget for 2013:

Estimated Income for 2013 Annual Report

$21,099.00

Perpetual Membership

$ 0.00

Fees

$ 600.00

Rituals, codes & regulations

$ 400.00

Interest/Investments

$ 5,362.00

Awards

$ 300.00

Miscellaneous

$ 150.00

Total Estimated Income

$27.911.00

Estimated Expenditures

Salary-Grand Recorder

$ 6,000.00

Payrol Taxes

$ 560.00

Grand Commander's Allowance

$ 1,250.00

Grand Treasurer's Allowance

$ 0.00

Grand Recorder's Allowance

$ 0.00

KTEF Contribution

$ 900.00

Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine

$12,249.00

DeMolay Contribution

$ 300.00

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Rent/Utilities

$ 1,375.00

Telephone

$ 600.00

Office Supplies

$ 200.00

Printing & Stationary

$ 1,000.00

Postage

$ 400.00

Fidelity Bond Premium

$ 86.00

Office Equipment Account

$ 200.00

Office Equipment repairs

$ 100.00

Past Commander's Jewel

$ 150.00

Awards

$ 300.00

Trennial

$ 0.00

Host Expense

$ 200.00

Headquarters Expense-Grand Sessions

$ 350.00

Southwest Conference

$ 50.00

Miscellaneous

$ 100.00

Total Extimated Expenses

$26,370.00

Net Income/Loss

-$1,541.00

Membership Development

Membership Development Income Membership Development Interest

$ 930.00

Misc Donations

$ 0.00

Total Income

$ 930.00

Membership Promotion Expense: Membership Promotion Expense

$ 930.00 Net Income/Loss

$ 0.00

Holyland Pilgrimage

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations: Holyland PilgrimageInterest

$ 289.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Donations (Commanderies)

$ 2,498.00

Other Donations

$ 600.00

Total Income

$ 3,387.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses: Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense

$ 3,400.00

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Airfare to New York

$ 500.00

Total Expense

$ 3,900.00

Net Income/Loss

-$ 513.00 The Finance Committee would like to commend the Grand Recorder for the excellent manner in which the records were maintained. Respectfully Submitted: James Smyrl (20), Chairman, L. Erik Stuckey (14), William J. Cloud (53)

THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON

GENERAL MATTERS

Our local Commanderies continue to show both good and unsatisfactory results. The knighting of 56 was positive. The number of suspensions is still too high and is an area that can be controlled. Net loss was 1.8 percent. Five Commanderies: McAlester (6), Ardmore (9), Gethsemane (25), Calvary (26), St. Aumer (29) did not stand inspection. Ben Hur (14) failed to Knight a new member. Elk City No. 22 was extremely late filing their Annual Return and, as of this printing, has not paid their per capita nor have they submitted their quarterly reports for 2012. Failure to pay their per capita before the Grand Session, Elk City No. 22 should not be given ballots for this Annual Conclave. Please review the Grand Recorder's statistic report which reflects each Commandery's activities during the 2012 year. Fraternally, Charles L. Stuckey (14), Chairman

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma is an Oklahoma non-profit corporation (201-C-3) formed on July 9, 1930 for the purposes of encouraging charity, benevolence, education and philanthropy. It was created in order that the institutional giving of Oklahoma Freemasonry could be better focused and coordinated. The activities of the Foundation do not replace those of the individual Masons; they merely serve to supplement them. MANAGEMENT The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of twenty-two members. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma elects fifteen of the Directors, three each year, for a five year term. There are also three Directors representing the Scottish Rite, one from each Valley, three Directors representing the York Rite, one from each Grand Body, and one Director from the from the Order of the Eastern Star. Board members receive no monetary compensation of any kind. The Foundation has a full time staff working in the Edmond office, under the direction of John L. Logan, Executive Director. The following officers were elected to serve for 2013; President Charles L. Stuckey

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1st VP Elwood M. Isaacs 2nd VP William J. Cloud Treasurer Gary A. Davis Secretary Robert G. Davis Ass’t Sec. John L. Logan FINANCIAL The Foundation 12/31/12 preliminary financial report reflects total assets of $80,307,481 and shows a 2012 increase to the general funds of $2,085,346. The 2013 budget projects revenues of $3,931,922 and expenses of $3,305,480. LODGE MATCHING FUNDS This program was established in 1983 and designed to encourage and support local Lodges in the area of charity by matching local Lodge monetary contributions in the areas of scholarships, local disasters, local charitable causes and local community services. In order to qualify, the Lodge must be actively engaged in raising the money to be matched. In 2002, the amount was raised to $10,000 per year, with the requirement that no more than $7,500 could be used for community needs. The remaining $2,500 could only be used for a needy Brother or his family. In 2007, the community matching funds portion was raised to $10,000, with the $2,500 remaining for Promises Matter matching. In 2012, 215 Lodges used the program in the amount of $1,642,219. PROMISES MATTER The Foundation stands ready to assist those Lodges and OES Chapters in caring for their needy members through matching funds or direct grants. Each Lodge or Chapter is in the best position to know which of its members need assistance. Lodges may use their entire $12,500 allotment of matching funds for Promises Matter activities. The Foundation can be contacted immediately on a toll free number, 1-877-5-Masons, if a member is discovered whose needs are beyond the ability of the Lodge or Chapter. In 2012, 19 different Lodges and 1 OES Chapter participated with grants totaling $54,200.57. The average grant was $2,258. PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make Masonic charity more visible across the State of Oklahoma. Partners in Prevention is a partnership with Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. Lodges statewide sponsor vision and glaucoma screenings, targeting the young and the elderly. The Foundation funded the project in the amount of $160,000 in 2012 and has budgeted $160,000 for 2013. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority-Better known as OETA, received a combined total of $51,545.50 from 165 lodges with matching funds from the Foundation. Our contribution allows us to sponsor four of the most popular programs of public television, the OETA Movie Club, the World of National Geographic, This Old House and Antiques Road Show. Senior Essay Contest – During the 2012-2013 school years 99 schools participated in the contest by submitting 1,597 essays which were sponsored by 87 Lodges. Local school winners were recognized with certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both boys and girls divisions. Statewide winners were selected from these and 10 in both boys and girls divisions

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were recognized with cash prizes totaling $13,700 in 1st through 10th places. The Oklahoma State Department of Education-Our support for public education was demonstrated in five statewide programs.

1. The Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year program honors teachers who make outstanding contributions in the public education of our youth. The State Teacher of the Year is awarded a check for $5,000, the State Teacher of the Year’s school district receives $5,000. Each of the eleven finalists receives a check for $500, and each of the Rising Star award recipients receives $500. Each local Teacher of the Year receives a framed certificate of appreciation.

2. The Student of Today Award is a program that encourages outstanding performance in students of all grade levels by recognizing exemplary students. Each recipient is presented a certificate, usually by a local Mason, at their schools awards assembly or some Lodges host banquets for the winners. In 2012, the Foundation prepared 2,614 certificates for presentation by 191 participating Lodges.

3. The Teacher of Today Award program is used by Freemasonry in Oklahoma to say "thanks" to those hundreds of teachers across our state that make a daily difference in the lives of our children. Each teacher receives a certificate presented by the local Lodge. It is a small token to express our appreciation to these men and women who carry the burden of the future on their shoulders. In 2012 the Foundation prepared 888 certificates for presentation by 180 participating Lodges.

4. The State Superintendent’s Awards for Arts Excellence honors the fifty top high school seniors in the visual and performing arts in our state. In addition, the top school administrators and school board members are honored during a prestigious formal reception at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple. The students are presented medals by the Grand Master and State Superintendent of Education.

5. Higher Education Endowments in the amount of $100,000 at Rogers State University and $250,000 at the University of Oklahoma were established in 2012. With these grants, the Foundation has established an endowment in the name of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma at each state funded university.

The Payne Education Center is a non-profit organization established in 1984. Since 1996 the Foundation has supported the Payne Education Center’s Reading Readiness program designed to train kindergarten and transitional 1st grade teachers by providing $75 reading readiness kits. For 2013, the Foundation budgeted $42,500 for this program. Senior Assistance Program-Through an agreement with the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging, a division of the Department of Human Services, $720,586 was given in December 2012 to assist needy Oklahomans aged 55 and over with services not covered by existing government programs during calendar year 2013. These eleven agencies can be accessed by calling 1-800-211-2116 or at www.okdhs.org. Foundation Activities A report of the Foundation activities including its audited financial statements is made annually to the MW Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and is printed in its annual proceedings. Additional information can also be found at the Foundation’s website www.mcfok.org. It has been a great honor to serve as the Foundation representative for the Grand

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Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, and I thank the members for the opportunity to serve as their representative in this important work. Respectfully submitted, E. M. “Ike” Isaacs, (26 & 20)

YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE

No report submitted.

TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE

The 65th Triennial Conclave was held August 11-14, 2012 at the Alexandria Hilton Mark Center, Alexandria Virginia. Drill competitions and a “Pass and Review” were held on August 11, followed by the Divine service, and the Grand Master’s reception on the 12th. Business Meeting commenced on the 13th and 14th. Drill Competition There were 23 total drill teams participating in Drill team competition. Texas Commanderies were dominant winning 1st in A Class, C Class, and D Class Competitions, with a Commandery from California taking the B Class prize. Elected Grand Encampment Officers

SK David Dixon Goodwin, Vestal, NY - Most Eminent Grand Master

SK Duane L. Vaught, Bloomington, IN - R.E. Deputy Grand Master

SK Jeffery N. Nelson, Bismarck, ND - R. E. Grand Generalissimo

SK Michael Burke Johnson, Crowheart, WY - R.E. Grand Captain General ( defeated SK Eugene A. Capobianco, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Massachusetts & Rhode Island)

SK James McCrorry Willson, Floydada, TX – R.E. Grand Treasurer

SK Lawrence E. Tucker, Bellaire, TX – R.E. Grand Recorder

Reverend SI William D. Hartman, Philadelphia, PA – R.E. Grand Prelate

T. Michael Fegan, PGG-KS, South Central Department Commander Jurisprudence Resolution No. 1: WHEREAS, the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America “has supreme legislative, judicial and executive power and jurisdiction over the Order of the Red Cross, Knight of Malta, and Knight Templar within the United States of America and geographical regions over which the United States, exercises Jurisdiction … and exclusive power and authority to formulate and promulgate the Rituals covering the Rites, ceremonies and secret work pertaining to the several Orders”; WHEREAS, Eminent Sir Knight Thomas Smith Webb and all Grand Masters since have affirmed the existence of one Masonic Templar Order in the United States, which is under the command of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Grand Encampment of the United States of America, in 1928, at its Thirty-

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Seventh Triennial Conclave acknowledged the Order of Knight Beneficent of the Holy City (Chevalier Bienfaisant de la Cite Sante) to be a Masonic Templar Order. NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved: 1. The Order of Knight Beneficent of the Holy Land (Chevalier Bienfaisant de la Cite Sante) is a Masonic Templar Order and , as such, can only be conferred within the United States under sanction of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America; 2. Membership in a Masonic Templar Order in the United States unsanctioned or unrecognized by the Grand Encampment of the United States of America is inconsistent with membership in the Grand Encampment of the United States of America or any of its Subordinate Commanderies, Grand Commanderies, or their Constituent Commanderies; 3. Any Sir Knight who is a member of a Subordinate Commandery, Grand Commandery, or Constituent Commandery under the jurisdiction of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, and who, from the date of adoption of this resolution, accepts membership in any unrecognized or unsanctioned Masonic Templar Order, is in violation of his Knightly Vows and is presumed to have renounced his membership in this Order: and 4. The Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar will notify the Sir Knight, by certified mail at his last known place of residence, of the intent to issue the member a permanent demit from his Commandery(ies). Unless within (30) days of the mailing of the notice (or such longer period as may be reasonable under the circumstances), the Sir Knight shall have responded in writing, formally renouncing his membership in the unrecognized or unsanctioned order, the permanent demit shall be issued, his Commandery(ies) shall be notified of the demit, and his record adjusted to reflect such action in the York Rite Information System. (Jurisprudence Resolution No: 1 Passed on 13 August 2012) Jurisprudence Resolution No. 2: WHEREAS, the Grand Encampment of the United States of America, in 1928, at its Thirty-Seventh Triennial Conclave acknowledged the Order of Knight Beneficent of the Holy City (Chevalier Bienfaisant de la Cite Sante) within the Rectified Scottish Rite (Rite Ecossais Rectifie) to be a Masonic Templar Order; WHEREAS, there is emerging interest in the practice of more esoteric forms and rituals within Masonry, as evidenced by the formation of numerous so-called “Strict Observance” or “Total Observance” lodges throughout the United States. WHEREAS, the Rectified Scottish Rite is such an esoteric form of Templary; and WHEARAS, the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America “has … exclusive power and authority to formulate and promulgate the Rituals covering the Rites, ceremonies and secret work pertaining to [Masonic Templar] Orders” within the United States of America. NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved: 1. The Grand Encampment of the United States of America expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Great Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of Occitania (Grand Prieure Reforme et Rectifie d’Occitanie) and its Great Prior, Reverend Knight Christian Bindenwald, for granting patents of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America for the propagation of the Fourth through the Sixth Degrees of the Rectified Scottish Rite, to wit, Scottish Master, Squire Novice, and Knight Beneficent of the Holy City, in the United States;

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2. The Grand Priory of the Scottish Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States of America is adopted as an appendant, invitational, Templar Order of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, operation under the governance of such of the Elected Line Officers of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America as have been created Knights Beneficent of the Holy City. The Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America or such Past Grand Master as he may designate to act in his stead, shall be the National Grand Master of the Gran Priory of the United States of America, and the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America shall be its Grand Chancellor; and 3. The degrees of Scottish Master, Squire Novice, and Knight Beneficent of the Holy City shall only be conferred upon a Knight Templar in good standing. (Jurisprudence Resolution No. 2 Passed on 13 August 2012 and then rescinded by SK David Dixon Goodwin, Most Eminent Grand Master on 21 January, 2013) Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Constitution, Statutes, Ritual, and Disciplinary Rules of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America The list below is merely a quick outline of the 14 proposed amendments that were published from the Triennial. It is by no means meant as a full description of the proposed changes. For a detailed description of these amendment proposals please see the Constitution, Statues, Ritual, and Disciplinary Rules of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. 1. Proposed Amendment 2012-01 – Honorary Membership - Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) No changes made in the substance of the Amendment, only a rewording matter to make it more comprehensible. (Amendment 2012-01 Passed on 13 August 2012) 2. Proposed Amendment 2012-02 – Life Memberships – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) No changes made in the substance of the Amendment, only a rewording matter to make it more comprehensible. (Amendment 2012-02 Passed on 13 August 2012) 3. Proposed Amendment 2012-03 – Dues and Assessments – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) No changes made in the substance of the Amendment, only a rewording matter to make it more comprehensible. (Amendment 2012-03 Passed on 13 August 2012) 4. Proposed Amendment 2012-04 – Prohibition Amendment – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Move that this amendment be repealed. (Amendment 2012-04 Passed on 13 August 2012) 5. Proposed Amendment 2012-05 – Commander Creation and Jurisdiction – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Numerous changes made to section 147 which can now be read under the Grand Encampment Constitution, Statutes, Ritual, and Disciplinary Rules. (Amendment 2012-05 Passed on 13 August 2012)

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6. Proposed Amendment 2012-06 – Commandery Relocation – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Changes made to sections 48 paragraph F, item 3, 23 (i), and Section 217. The amendments can be read under the Grand Encampment Constitution, Statutes, Ritual, and Disciplinary Rules. . (Amendment 2012-06 Passed on 13 August 2012) 7. Proposed Amendment 2012-07 – Department Commanders – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Rewording of Section 29.5 concerning Department Commander Responsibilities. The amendments can be read under the Grand Encampment Constitution, Statutes, Ritual, and Disciplinary Rules. (Amendment 2012-07 Passed on 13 August 2012) 8. Proposed Amendment 2012-08 - Uniforms of Grand and Constituent Commanderies – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Changes to Section 41 on the powers and prerogatives of each Grand Commandery. (Amendment 2012-08 Passed on 13 August 2012) 9. Proposed Amendment 2012-09 Involuntary Non-Affiliation in Pre-Requisite Organizations – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Changes made to Section 202 concerning the suspension of a Knight Templar from his Lodge, Chapter, or Council. (Amendment 2012-09 Passed on 13 August 2012) 10. Proposed Amendment 2012-10 – Appearance in Public – Proposed by Duane L. Vaught PGC (Indiana) Changes made in Sections 214 and 215 on public appearances in uniform. (Amendment 2012-10 Passed on 13 August 2012) 11. Proposed Amendment 2012-11 – Mission Statement “The Support and Defense of the Christian Religion” – Proposed by Michael H. Shively PGC (Texas) The addition of a Mission Statement. (Amendment 2012-11 Failed on 13 August 2012) 12. Proposed Amendment 2012-13 – Establishing Commandery Outposts – Proposed by Michael H. Shively PGC (Texas) Section 41, addition of information concerning Commandery Outposts. (Amendment 2012-12 Failed on 13 August 2012) 13. Proposed Amendment 2012-14 – Election of Commandery Officers – Proposed by Michael H. Shively PGG (Texas) Section 139 Addition concerning eligibility of officers in a Commandery line. (Amendment 2012-13 Failed on 13 August 2012) 14. Proposed Amendment 2012-14 – KYCH Recognition Bar – Proposed by Michael H. Shively PGC (Texas) Section 265 addition on the allowing for a KYCH recognition bar on the uniform (Amendment 2012-14 Failed on 13 August 2012) Respectfully Submitted, Mark A. Critchfield (1) GC, John L. Logan (29) PGC, Gary A. Davis (20) PGC

REPORT OF WORK AND TACTICS COMMITTEE

The Annual School of Instruction was held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Masonic Temple, 2935 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with 14 Commanderies represented. Two Commanderies were not represented. The Committee offers its thanks and appreciation to Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 for hosting this school and for their assistance and great

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hospitality to make this a successful school. INSPECTIONS

The Annual Inspections were conducted in accordance with General Order No. 2 and under the supervision of the Work and Tactics Committee with the following results:

CLASS A Trinity No. 20 91.47

CLASS “A” INSPECTED AS CLASS “B” Ben Hur No. 14 97.2 Norman No. 38 92.125 Lawton No. 18 93.64 Oklahoma No. 3 86.2 Muskogee No. 2 92.64

CLASS “B” Capitol Hill No. 53 97.17 Elk City No. 22 93.633 St. Johns No. 8 95.77 Guthrie No. 1 91.854 Cimarron Valley No. 42 95.72 Four Commanderies met with the Inspector, but did no work. One Commandery opened and received the Grand Commander or his Officerf in Charge, but did no work. There was only one Class “A” Commandery inspected.

A date bar for their plaque will be awarded to Trinity Commandery No. 20 for first place in Class A. The W. A. Perry trophy was awarded to Ben Hur Commandery No. 14 for having the highest score in Class A inspected as Class B and the James A. Latham Class B trophy was awarded to Capitol Hill Commandery No.53.

The Committee was assisted in these inspections by Sir Knights James A. Creason and Richard Dunaway. We thank these Sir Knights for their assistance and appreciate the work they do for the Grand Commandery. Respectively submitted Kenneth D. Buckley, PGC, Chairman, Dwayne Dixon, PGC, Glenn H. Kinsley, PGC

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in OKC from 25-27 Jan 2013 and was well attended. There were 18 new members initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Seventeenth York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Latham Jacob Inman, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Excalibur Chapter of Yukon, OK was named “Chapter of the Year”, The exemplary Chapter was Stillwater, and the most spirited Chapter was Edmond. Other highlights included issuing a letter temporary for Sapulpa to form a new Chapter.

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The Grand Commandery presented their donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The committee wishes to thank Sir Knight Mark A. Critchfield, Right Eminent Grand Commander for the opportunity to serve York Rite Masonry and we commend him for his leadership and his interest in DeMolay.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (20), Timothy P. Israel (22), Matt McGee (14)

MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Temple Association, incorporated under the state laws of Oklahoma, is in a “hold” situation and receiving no contributions pending resuming efforts to build a York Rite Temple. The present funds on hand in the amount of $11,278.25, as of December 31, 2012, are in an investment account, joint York Rite Account with Wells Fargo.

The current committee consists of the following Companions:

2012 - Michael E. Hampton (14) 2013 - David A. Ray (38) 2014 - Glenn H. Kinsley (29)

The 3-year term of Sir Knight Michael E. Hampton expires this year. Mike has indicated he will be moving out of State. Therefore I recommend Mark A. Critchfield be elected for a 3-year term. Fraternally submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, President, Gary A. Davis, secretary SK Mark A. Critchfield was elected for a 3-year term.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION REPORT

This year has been quite a trip for me. Let us first remember all the hard work that our Past Grand Commander, I. Dewayne Dixon has put in as our State Eye Foundation Chairman, not an easy task while working as a Grand Officer. I started as a help mate for SK Dixon and in visiting Dean McGee Eye Institute , an average of 3 times a week, working to approve all the Applications for Eye Care for our folks, here in Oklahoma. Yes, a lot of us are sad over the fact that the KTEF has decided to stop this Eye Care program. We can only pray that they ”SEE“ the light and start that program again. It was a lot of work but very rewarding to really learn that folks we were helping, after informing them that we were a Masonic organization, 92% of them actually cried, as they were families of Masons. I saw going to the aid of, ”Wives, Widows, and Orphans”, first hand. My first chore as the new State Chairman started with Our Grand Recorder, handing me a box of plaques and certificates from the KTEF and I presented them to the Commanderies for a “Good Job Well Done”. I was also informed that there had been a Grant given to one of our Doctors at the Dean McGee Eye institute for $ 40,000.00 and I would need to set up a time

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and day for our REGC Richard Dunnaway to meet at Dean McGee and present the check. On July 12th, 2011, our REGC presented the check to a Doctor Martin Paul Agbaga. KTEF was informed and pictures were sent and a write up was put into the Knights Templar Magazine twice, for all to see. As you all know, once a year, 2 plaques are presented to Commanderies for the most per capita donation and the highest total donations in a campaign year. At the Banquet of our Grand Sessions, these plaques were presented to the same Commandery and the Honor of presentation was passed to REPGC I. Dewayne Dixon for all his hard work in the past. The winner was actually his own Commandery, Capitol Hill No. 53. Since the Campaigns start and end at a different time than our Grand Sessions, there is a lapse in reporting of the Campaigns. The 43rd Campaign starts on July 1st 2010, and ends May 15, 2011. I am reporting on some of the 44th Campaign as it has started in my year, as your State Eye Foundation Chairman.

43rd Campaign Total Results for Oklahoma $ 5,906.15 (includes $ 674.36 from OES )

Winner of the FM “Fritz” Lombard Plaque ( largest total contribution) Capitol Hill No. 53 $ 2,507.80 Winner of the Ned D. Prator Plaque. ( largest per-capita contribution) Capitol Hill No. 53 $ 19.75 It is very important to note that anyone sending in a donation to the KTEF, please remember to designate your Commandery as that is the only way your Commandery can get credit. Respectifully submitted: Sir Knight James N. Rossi, State Chairman, Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

MEMBERSHIP

It has been an exceptional year to reflect on the call of membership enhancement in the York Rite. All Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry were given a singular opportunity to do something beyond the ordinary during this past year when our Oklahoma Grand Master, Randy Rogers, called for the advancement of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts in two remarkable One Day Conferral programs that were held in Guthrie and Muskogee. This effort produced over 1200 Master Masons. The York Rite mailed information to those who were raised in the spring of 2012 and invited these new Master Masons to join our Grand Master’s York Rite Festival held in September. While the results were better than in the past, it was obvious there was little follow up among our lodge representatives in promoting that membership opportunity. As a test of the effectiveness of the membership organizational structure, a special appeal was again made in advance of the February York Rite Festive held in Oklahoma City. In addition to a mailed invitation, a special package was prepared by Central Oklahoma region director, Clyde Schoolfield, and mailed to the newly raised prospects living in the Oklahoma

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area. Follow up contacts were made and all lodges were visited informing brethren of the York Rite joining opportunity. The results were outstanding, as evidenced by the class of 51 Master Masons who became Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters on February 2, 2013. A good number also received the Order of the Temple. This is the largest class of candidates hosted by the Oklahoma York Rite Bodies in recent memory. In addition to the results as documented in the numbers joining in February, the Central Oklahoma team effort verified that personal contact and word-of-mouth marketing are the essentials to membership recruitment success. The effort also clearly points out that a sound organizational structure is in place in the York Rite. Our failing is that we still do not have enough members who are actually making a personal effort working toward securing petitions. While membership recruitment is a voluntary process and cannot be mandated, it is recommended the Grand Secretary/Recorder provide all regional membership directors the list of all newly raised Master Masons in their areas received by him. This contact information should then be forwarded to lodge representatives before each future one day conferral. At a minimum, their assignment should include speaking to every lodge that has prospects and reporting back to the regional directors a report of their efforts. It is further recommended that York Rite recruitment materials be reprinted and made available in a package form to be used by lodge representatives. Fraternally Submitted, Robert G. Davis, Chairman

KNIGHT TEMPLAR MAGAZINE COMMITTEE No written report submitted.

REPORT OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AUDIT COMMITTEE

The committee on the Knight Templar Educational Foundation met on February 18, 2013 at the Drumright Lodge. We reviewed the 2012 checking and investment accounts held by the Grand Recorder. All the accounts are in proper order and administered correctly. Checking Account: Opening balance, January 1, 2012 $796.79 Income: Received from Investment Account , 5/28/2012 6,000.00 Expenses: Scholarships $5,000.00 Bond expense 143.00 Banquet meals 286.00 Grand Commandery Committee 371.35 Bank Charge (wire fee) 7.00 Total Expenses 5,807.35 Checking Account and Bank Statement, December 31, 2012 $989.44

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Investment Account, held at Edward Jones: Opening Balance, January 1, 2012 $124,451.59 Dividend/Interest received in 2012 6,513.29 Withdrawal to checking account, May 5, 2012 <6,000.00> Fee for withdrawal <25.00> Unrealized Gain 3,058.46 Closing balance in Investment Account, December 31, 2012 $126,996.76 We commend the Grand Recorder for doing an excellent job of administrating the Knight Templar Educational Foundation accounts. Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (26 & 20) Chairman, John L. Logan (29), Bobby L. Carter (38)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Education Scholarship committee met on Feb 18, 2013 to select the recipients for the Knights Templar Scholarships. Present were E. David Snyder, and Edward Becerra Richard C. Dunaway, David A. Ray, and Gary A. Davis. Four scholarships were offered. The criteria for scholarships were based on need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and worthy goals. There were several applications this year. We had 14 Male and 11 Females apply. The four recipients for scholarships in 2013 are Nathan Beattie, Kent Israel, Kaitlyn DeShazo, and Erin Vaughan. The Grand Commander appointed Richard C. Dunaway to assist the Committee since two members were missing. Respectfully submitted, David A. Ray, E. David Snyder, Andrew B. Palmer, Ed Becerra, Paul T. Currell, and Secretary-Treasurer Gary A. Davis

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

The Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to have selected Thomas D. Launius, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Claremore, as the pastor to tour the Holy Land in February 2013. The mission of this program is to send an ordained Christian Minister on a tour of the Holy Land. This program needs the support of all Commanderies and Sir Knights, in nominating candidates and in financial support. This trip costs approximately $4,400, which includes the round-trip airfare to New York and then to Tel Aviv, three meals per day, a tour guide, entrance fees to all sights, tipping, airport departure tax, printed tour guide, briefing and debriefing sessions. Your contributions to the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund are needed so we can continue this program. The committee would like to thank all the Sir Knights and Commanderies who

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have donated this past year. The continued success of this very important program depends on all of us. Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs (26 & 20), Chairman

TEMPLE REVIEW No report submitted.

PRINTING COMMITTEE The printing of the 2011 proceedings was done by Terrico Printing at a cost of $602.24 for 50 copies. ($12.05 per copy). The 2012 proceedings was printed by Cowan Printing at a cost of $971.08 for 50 copies. ($19.42 per copy) Cowan Printing was selected due to the fact that Terrico was getting out of the business and this did not become known until after the first of the year. Attempts will be made next year to reduce the cost. Due to the excessive cost this year, we will be selling the hardbound copies of the proceedings in lieu of no cost as in the past. They will be $15.00 each until we run out. Each York Rite Body was furnished a hard copy of the proceedings at no cost along with the Grand Encampment, Gen Grand Chapter, and Gen Grand Council. Additional printing this year included 340 Chapter Rituals from Midwest Printing at a cost of $3,110.70. These are being sold for $10.00 each. Respectfully submitted, Richard C. Dunaway (42), Chairman, Mark A. Critchfield (1 & 42), Gary A. Davis (20 &42)

REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FESTIVALS

The goal of our membership program in Oklahoma is to augment our bi-annual statewide York Rite Degree conferral programs with regular Degree/Order conferrals performed quarterly in the six Regions across Oklahoma. The objective is to make the York Rite system of Freemasonry available to Master Masons so that they may conclude their York Rite journey in any quarter of the year. To this end, the regional degree conferral committee of our Grand Bodies was established. Our present task has been to make such quarterly conferrals a reality across the state. The Committee is pleased to report that good progress has been made over the past year toward this goal. Currently, all of the Degrees and Orders can now be conferred by teams in the Northeast and the Western Regions. The Central Region can now confer all but the Most Excellent Master, Select Master and the Red Cross. We still have work to do in the North, South Central and Southeast Regions, but it is a positive thing to know that we can put on regional conferral programs in half of the regions in Oklahoma, including the new largest population areas in the state. That represents real progress from just a few years ago. Our local Chapters, Councils and Commanderies are to be congratulated for their

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efforts and we hope to be able to fill out the remaining Degrees and Orders in the Central Region; as well as add to the existing capabilities in the North, South Central, and Southeast regions over the next year. We are at a place where Master Masons, Scottish Rite Masons and Shrine Masons who want to join the York Rite can now do so without travelling half way across the state. Keep up the good work so that we may complete our quarterly conferral program in every region of Oklahoma as soon as possible. Fraternally, Robert G. Davis, Chairman, Kenneth Buckley, Glenn Kinsley, James Smyrl


The York Rite Booth has made its presence in all three Scottish Rite Valleys in Oklahoma last spring and in only two of the three Valleys in the fall. The York Rite Booth also available3 at the Grand Masters Field Day. Below is a list of the number of Petitions for membership during the Scottish Rite Reunions that were handed out. Spring 2012 Guthrie 8 McAlester 7 Tulsa 3 Fall 2012 Guthrie 7 McAlester 9 I am currently working on different ideas to give the York Rite Booth more exposure. Should anyone have any ideas, please feel free to contact me. Fraternally, James Cleveland York Rite Promotional Booth Chairman

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend those responsible for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To the Ladies hosting the hospitality room and providing the enjoyable refreshments, we are especially thankful and certainly do appreciate their taking care of us. To our Right Eminent Grand Commander, whose responsibility it is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you for a job well done. We thank you for these Grand sessions and the arrangements you have made. Our appreciation is also extended to Trasen Akers for his involvement with the Hotel and coordinating all the activities.

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I move this report be accepted, printed in the proceedings and those involved be notified and thanked for their services furnished us to make this a good session. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth D. Buckley, Chairman

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD No report submitted.

TIME AND PLACE

The Committee on Time and Place would like to thank the Sir Knights who registered in advance. A total of 73 Sir Knights pre-registered for our Grand Sessions this year, a two person gain from last year.







Difference $ 421.87



ELECTION OF OFFICERS

All the present line officers advanced to the next office. Nominations were opened for the office of Sentinel. Sir Knights Gary A. Odendahl, Curtis Shuermann, and Daniel Christopher were nominated for Grand Sentinel and Sir Knight Curtis Shuermann was elected. The following is the list of elected and appointed Officers for 2013-2014 and committees:

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GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014

L. Erik Stuckey (14) Kerri Right Eminent Grand Commander 703 W 35th Pl Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 918-241-2356 (H) 918-607-1744 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Edward J. Becerra (18) Dolores Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander 10263 Hwy 62 Elgin, OK 73538-2909 580-492-5975 (H) E-mail: [email protected] Paul T. Currell (22) Shonda Eminent Grand Generalissimo PO Box 683 Elk City, OK 73648 580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W) E-mail: [email protected] James E. Smyrl (20) Ginger Eminent Grand Captain General 1021 N. Washington Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Charles L. Stuckey Glenda Excellent Grand Prelate 132 Road Runner Dr. Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-2804 E-mail: [email protected] Elwood M. Isaacs (26) Linda Eminent Grand Treasurer 412 Summit Way Norman, OK 73071 405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Right Eminent Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O)


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E-mail: [email protected] Timothy P. Israel (22) Jan Eminent Grand Senior Warden 2018 W. 7th Place Elk City, OK 73644 580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Trasen S. Akers (53) Aerial Eminent Grand Junior Warden 11700 Rocky Way Oklahoma City, OK 73162 918-348-9654 (C) E-mail: [email protected] Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) Eminent Grand Standard Bearer 13447 CR 1560 Ada, OK 74820 580-399-5320 E-mail: [email protected] Matt McGee (14) Eminent Grand Sword Bearer 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 580-761-6782 E-mail: [email protected] Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) Mandi Eminent Grand Warder 1107 SW 24th St. Moore, OK 73170-7464 405-759-3016 E-mail: [email protected] Curtis K. Schuermann (6) Dawn Eminent Grand Sentinel 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 918-422-4196 E-mail: [email protected]

AREA ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2013-2014

AREA 1 ………………………………………………………………… MATT McGEE

ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY NO. 8, K.T. - STILLWATER, OK BEN HUR COMMANDERY NO. 14, K.T. - PONCA CITY, OK



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AREA 2 …………………………………………………………… JAMES E. SMYRL CALVARY COMMANDERY NO. 26, K.T. - BARTLESVILLE, OK

TRINITY COMMANDERY NO. 20, K.T. - TULSA, OK AREA 3 …………………………………………………… CURTIS SCHUERMANN

MUSKOGEE COMMANDERY NO. 2, K.T. - MUSKOGEE, OK GETHSEMANE COMMANDERY NO. 25, K.T. - OKMULGEE, OK

AREA 4 ……………………………………………… DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM McALESTER COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - McALESTER, OK ARDMORE COMMANDERY NO. 9, K.T. - ARDMORE, OK

AREA 5 …...…………………………………………………..… TRASEN S. AKERS GUTHRIE COMMANDERY NO. 1, K.T. - GUTHRIE, OK

CAPITOL HILL COMMANDERY NO. 53, K.T. - MIDWEST CITY, OK

AREA 6 …………………………………………….……….… STEVE GUERRERO OKLAHOMA COMMANDERY NO. 3, K.T. - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK CIMARRON VALLEY COMMANDERY NO. 42, K.T. - DRUMRIGHT, OK

AREA 7 ……………………………………………………….… PAUL T. CURRELL LAWTON COMMANDERY NO. 18, K.T. - LAWTON, OK

ELK CITY COMMANDERY NO. 22, K.T., ELK CITY, OK

AREA 8 ………………………………………………………… TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL ST. AUMER NO. 29, K.T. - WOODWARD, OK NORMAN COMMANDERY NO. 38, K.T. - NORMAN, OK

GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA 2013-2014 STANDING COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS:

Robert D. Cundiff (53) – Chmn – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) James H. Ellis (26) - 1320 Ravenwood, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-6339)

FINANCE: William J. Cloud (53) - Chmn - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879)

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Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975) Steve P. Guerrero, Jr. (53) – 1107 SW 24tth St., Moore, OK 73170 (405-759-3016)

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2011-13 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) 2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) 2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath (22) - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-853-4819)

TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE: Glenn H. Kinsley (29) – Chmn - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488) Mark Critchfield (1) – Secretary - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS: Kenneth D. Buckley (25) – Chmn - PO Box 656, Beggs, OK 74421-0656 (918-267-4522) I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580-994-5488)

TRIENNIAL MATTERS:

Paul T. Currell (22) – Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) L. Erik Stuckey (14) –703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

GENERAL MATTERS: Timothy P. Israel (22) – Chmn - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451)

NECROLOGY: Charles L. Stuckey (14) - Chmn - 6099 Rustic Road, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION: 2011 - 2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215)

YORK RITE COORDINATION:

2013 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2014 – Donnie G. Higginbotham (9) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) 2015 – James E. Smyrl (20) – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Ex-Officio - Edward J. Becerra (18) - 10263 Hwy 62, Elgin, OK 73538-2909 (580-492-5975)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION: Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) All Grand Commandery Officers

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MEMBERSHIP:

CENTRAL - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - 3509 Evans Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 (405-427-3388) N CENTRAL - Steve Singleton (14) - 4908 Loper Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-612-1918) N EASTERN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) S EASTERN - Robert Padgett (1) - 74 Goodspeed Rd., McAlester, OK 74501 S CENTRAL - John Carter (11) - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) WESTERN - Bobby L. Laws (60) - 1120 N. Hudson St., Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-3105)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION / SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: 2013 - Andrew B. Palmer (20) Chmn - 401 W Charleston, BA, OK 74011 (918-286-6390) 2014 - Paul T. Currell (22) – PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-3663) 2015 - E. David Snyder (14) - 3151 W. North Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-762-5377) 2016 - David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533) 2017 - Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-272-5239) Sec -Treasurer - Gary A. Davis - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

PRINTING: Mark Critchfield (1) –Chmn - 3416 NW 176th St, Edmond. OK 73012 (405-637-6205) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356) Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) Charles L. Stuckey (14) – 132 Roadrunner, Ponca City, OK 70604 (580-762-2804) James R. Creason (22) – 521 S. 4th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 (918-623-0366)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: James E. Smyrl (20) - Chmn – 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021) Richard C. Dunaway (42) – 905 E. Moses, Cushing, OK 74023 (918-225-4824) Robert G. Davis (1) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037)

EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT: Elwood M. Isaacs (26) – Chmn - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364-0215) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-478-0451) David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533)

REGIONAL DEGREE CONFERRALS/ONE-DAY FESTIVALS: Robert G. Davis (1) – Chmn - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405-282-2037) Mark A. Critchfield (1) – 3416 NW 176th St., Edmond, OK 73012 ( I. Dwayne Dixon (53) – 5001 Judy Dr, Del City, OK 73115-4551 (405-677-1210) James E. Smyrl (20) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs OK 74063 (918-246-0021)

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YORK RITE PROMOTIONAL BOOTH:

James P. Cleveland (3) - 1405 Pine Dr., Edmond, OK 73034-8028 (405-842-1212) James N. Rossi (53) – 405 N.W. 95th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405-843-8988)

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence):

L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

TIME AND PLACE: Trasen Akers (53) - Chmn - 11700 Rocky Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (918-348-9654) David A. Ray (38) - 1302 Cambridge, Shawnee, OK 74804-2337 (405-273-1533)

APPRECIATION:

Matt McGee (14) – 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION

DeMOLAY: Gary A. Davis (20) - Chmn - 620 W. Cherry, Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918-352-2382) Timothy P. Israel (22) – 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-225-5080) L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918-241-2356)

YORK RITE TEMPLE BUILDING COMPANY COMMITTEE: 2014 – Glenn H. Kinsley (29) President: Kenneth D. Buckley 2015 – Michael E. Hampton (14) Secretary: Gary A. Davis 2016 – David A. Ray (38)

KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

SIR KNIGHT JAY ALLEN WALL Sir Knight Wall was knighted in 1999 and has served the Guthrie Commandery No. 1 in many offices, including six (6) times as Commander. He demonstrates natural leadership qualities and is considered dependable in carrying out his duties. His sincere and professional demeanor has created an atmosphere of harmony and teamwork in his Commandery. Sir Knight Wall is a true example of how a strong personal committment can be reflected in the performance of an organization. Jay is also a member of the Past Commander's Association.

Sir Knight Wall has an outstanding Masonic service record. The highlights of his service include being a 36 year member of Edmond Lodge No. 37, serving as Worshipful Master in 1991, District Deputy Grand Master in 2007-08 for District No. 14 of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Oklahoma. As an active member of the Order of DeMolay, he received the degree of Chevalier and was honored with an active Legion of Honor and the DeMolay Cross of Honor. As an adult leader, Sir Knight Wall served in various capacoties of the DeMolay, including "Chapter Dad" for 15 years. As a Royal Arch Mason, he served as High Priest three (3) times and is a member of the Past High Priests Association. In the Council, he has served as Illustrious Master twice and is a member of the Thrice Illlustrious Masters of Oklahoma and the Order of the Sword and Trowel. He has also attained the honor of being a member of the

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Knights York Cross of Honor (KYCH), Oklahoma Priory No. 9. His other memberships include the Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite and he is a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH). Jay is also the director of the 12th degree team for the Guthrie Valley and a Past Venerable Master of the Guthrie Valley Lodge of Perfection. Sir Knight Wall's record of service to Oklahoma Templary and the Masonic Fraternity of Okl;ahoma makes a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized and awarded the Knight Templar Cross of Honor.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR The Knight Templar Cross of Honor Award was created at the 49th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment held in 1946 at Philadelphia. We quote, in part, from the General Order No. 5 of the Grand Encampment: “The Knight Templar Cross of Honor shall be awarded only for exceptional and meritorious service rendered to the Order of Knights Templar far beyond the service usually expected of an Officer or member.” In Oklahoma, the Grand Commander can select only one nomination from the Sir Knights of his Grand Commandery during any one Templar year. The following are the recipients since the inception of the award: *1965 – Alfred S. Bryan, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha 1966 - None *1967 – Olin V. Homes, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1968 – William A. Perry, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1969 – Ivan Saye, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1970 – Leroy Hudson, Miami Commandery No. 49, Miami *1971 – G. T. Hayes, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1972 – Myrl S. Kirk, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1973 – Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Commandery No. 36, Shawnee *1974 – Everett Carbaugh, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45, Oklahoma City *1975 – Edwin A. Lane, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1976 – Dennis H. Clay, Cushing Commandery No. 42, Cushing *1977 – Ralph L. Barnhart, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1978 – Robert H. Bibb, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1979 – Russell L. Maxwell, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1980 – Allan J. Larson, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1981 – Joseph S. Lewis, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1982 – Henry J. Berline, Emmanuel Commandery No. 23. Blackwell 1983 – A. B. Harrison, St. John’s Commandery No. 8, Stillwater 1984 – Guy Bowman, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1985 – William McBride, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1986 – L. D. Clark, Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, Oklahoma City *1987 – Chester M. Cowen, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha *1988 – Melvin M. Jennings, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1989 – Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville 1990 – Kurt Schutz, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton 1991 – Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville *1992 – Andrew J. Vloedman, St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, Woodward

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*1993 – William L. Keeling, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1994 – Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman *1995 – Carl Randall Burrows, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1996 – Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1997 – James Harvey Lasley, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1998 – Forrest T. Smith, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 1999 – Earl J. Berryman, Jr., Oklahoma No. 3, Oklahoma City 2000 – James E. Smyrl, Trinity No. 20, Tulsa 2001 – Gene D. Harper, Ardmore No. 9, Ardmore 2002 – Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2003 - 2004 – William W. Williams, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 2005 – Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42, Drumright 2006 – Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2007 – Paul T. Currell, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2008 – Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2009 – Trasen S. Akers, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman 2010 – Alfred Douglas Fryman, Jr., Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2011 – James Nicholas Rossi, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2012 - Jay A. Wall, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie

KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE This award is given to Sir Knights for outstanding service and dedication to Freemasonry. The following living members have received this award: Kenneth Buckley Bartis Kent Ed Hart Charles Stuckey Glenn Kinsley Gary Davis Robert Davis O. Ray Harrington John Logan Daniel Pryor William Nation Mike Hampton I. Dwayne Dixon Richard Dunaway Mark Critchfield Joe Manning Robert Shipe Lanny Sander Bobby Laws Garry Odom Don Haroldson James Tresner Neal Leech Elwood Isaacs David Ray Donald Jones Timothy Israel

LADIES OF THE TEMPLE This award is comparable to the “Knight Commander of the Temple” award given to Sir Knights for outstanding service and dedication to Freemasonry. Nellie Davis – 2000 Linda Isaacs - 2010 * Ann Hart – 2002 Glenda R. Stuckey –2003 Arlene Harrington - 2002 Earlene J. Taylor –2003 * Wanda Buckley –2003 Judy Dixon - 2012 * Deceased

REMARKS BY GRAND COMMANDER ELECT

Sir Knight L. Erik Stuckey greeted the Commandery and announced that S.K. Charles

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L. Stuckey would be the Grand Prelate and Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth would be the Knight Templar Eye Foundation Chairman. Other appointments would be forthcoming.

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS

Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Mark A. Critchfield announced that the installation of officers for all bodies will begin at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. Sir Knight Critchfield thanked all the Officers for being here along with all the other Sir Knights. Greetings were

brought by Sir Knight Larry Tucker, RE Grand Secretary of the Grand Encampment USA,

and personal representative of S.K. David Goodwin, ME Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA. Final remarks and greetings were given by Sir Knight

Bradley Rickelman, Grand Master of the MW Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Oklahoma. There being no further business, the Grand Commandery was adjourned by Sir Knight Mark Critchfield.

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CONCLAVE April 13th, 2012

The Fortieth Annual Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 13th, 2012. The Conclave was opened at 4:30 p.m. with the following officers present: Knight Commander E. David Snyder Knight First Lieutenant Troy E. Shipman Knight Second Lieutenant Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight Recorder-Treasurer William H. Pearce Knight Warder Gerald A. Milton (absent) Knight Sentinel Robert R. Rolseth Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel There were 38 members present, per the Kt. Sentinel’s Register. Kt. Commander David Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, followed by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel giving the invocation. All unapproved minutes were read and approved. The Kt. Recorder read the Annual Membership and Financial Report and it was approved. The Kt. Commander requested a motion to authorize the Kt. Recorder’s necessary expenses for the coming year. The motion was made, seconded and approved. The Kt. Commander read the names of six nominees, along with their Commandery, year as Commander and nominator as follows: NOMINEE COMMANDERY YEAR NOMINATOR Jay A. Wall Guthrie #1 2002 John L. Logan Steve O. Singleton St. John’s #8 2011 Gary A. Odendahl Daniel Christopher Ben Hur #14 2011 Matthew D. McGee Robert B. Portwood Trinity #20 2011 James E. Smyrl Clayton Hoskinson Norman #38 2011 William A. Nation Joe Goenaga, Jr. Capitol Hill #53 2011 I. Dwayne Dixon

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The Kt. Commander asked that the ballot be made by show of hands and the six nominees were elected. The Kt. Commander announced that it was time for the election of officers. He asked for nominations from the floor and the following members were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Knight Commander Troy E. Shipman Knight First Lieutenant Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight Second Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Daniel D. Hanttula Knight Sentinel Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel The new officers were installed by Charles L. Stuckey. Kt. Commander Troy Shipman thanked the Knights for the opportunity to serve as the Knight Commander. The Kt. Commander announced that the Ceremony of Reception will be held at a Special Conclave, which is set for August 18th, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Midwest.City Lodge No. 532 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The passing of the following members was noted: Hollis Edgar, P.K.C., Gene Harper, James Taylor, and Paul Watkins, P.K.C. Kt. Prelate Tim Israel gave the benediction and the Conclave was closed at approximately 5:30 p.m. E. David Snyder William H. Pearce Knight Commander Knight Recorder

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL CONCLAVE

August 18th, 2012 A Special Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held at Midwest City Lodge No. 532 in Midwest City, Oklahoma on August 18th, 2012. The Conclave was opened at 1:20 p.m. with the following officers present: Knight Commander Troy E. Shipman Knight First Lieutenant Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight Second Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Daniel D. Hantulla Knight Sentinel Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel There were 26 members and 4 candidates present, per the Kt. Sentinel’s Register. Kt. Commander Troy Shipman led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, followed by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel giving the invocation. The Kt. Recorder reported that the following candidates had

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accepted the invitation to become members of the Association and were in waiting for the Ceremony of Reception: CANDIDATE COMMANDERY Jay A. Wall Guthrie #1 (Guthrie) Steve O. Singleton St. John’s #8 (Stillwater) Robert B. Portwood Trinity #20 (Tulsa) Joe Goenaga, Jr. Capitol Hill #53 (Midwest City) The Kt. Recorder reported that Daniel Christopher of Ben Hur Commandery #14 and Clayton Hoskinson of Norman Commandery #38, who were both elected at the last Annual Conclave, were unable to attend. The Ceremony of Reception was conferred by the following team: Knight Commander Troy E. Shipman Knight First Lieutenant Donnie G. Higginbotham Knight Second Lieutenant Robert R. Rolseth Knight Recorder-Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Warder Daniel D. Hantulla Knight Sentinel Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel Lecture No. 1 Bobby Lee Carter, P.K.C. Lecture No. 2 Gary Odendahl Lecture No. 3 Robert G. Davis Lecture No. 4 Matthew D. McGee Lecture No. 5 I. Dwayne Dixon Lecture No. 6 Mark A. Critchfield Lecture No. 7 Andrew B. Palmer Lecture No. 8 Marvin L. Chamberlin Lecture No. 9 John L. Logan Lecture No. 10 Ronald L. Carr, P.K.C. Lecture No. 11 James E. Smyrl, P.K.C. Lecture No. 12 Robert D. Cundiff, Jr., P.K.C. Each of the new members was presented the official jewel of the Association, along with a certificate and lifetime membership card, by the Kt. Commander and Lieutenants. The new members were given the opportunity to speak and all expressed their appreciation of the Ceremony of Reception and that they were proud to be members of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association. Sir Knight Mark A. Critchfield, R.·.E.·. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, was introduced and he, in turn, introduced his officers and the Past Grand Commanders who were present. It was announced that the South Central Department Conference will be held in Dallas, Texas on September 14th–15th, 2012. It was announced that the Grand Masters Field Day will be hosted by the Muskogee

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York Rite Bodies at the Muskogee Masonic Temple on September 22nd, 2012. The benediction was given by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel. The Special Conclave was closed by Kt. Commander Troy Shipman at 2:15 pm. Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND FINANCIAL REPORT

April 1st, 2012 – March 31st, 2013 The Kt. Recorder-Treasurer’s report for the Fiscal Year April 1st, 2012 through March 31st, 2013 is as follows: MEMBERSHIP

Total inducted members as of April 1st, 2012 434

Members received on August 18th, 2012 4

Reported deaths, withdrawals, suspensions, and revocations through March 31st, 2013 291

Total members believed to be living as of March 31st, 2013 147 FINANCIAL

04/01/2012 – Opening Balance Checking Account #2343701 $2,078.59

Receipts: 08/18/2012 – Membership Fees 200.00 Interest from Certificate of Deposit #150006 6.75 Total Receipts 206.75

Disbursements: 08/18/2012 – Check #1037 – Midwest City Lodge No. 532 25.00 Total Disbursements 25.00

03/31/2013 – Ending Balance Checking Account #2343701 $2,260.34

03/31/2013 – Ending Balance Certificate of Deposit #150006 $3,000.00

03/31/2013 – Total Financial Assets $5,260.34 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder-Treasurer

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PAST KNIGHT COMMANDERS

*1973 SK Ned E. Prator *1993 SK Paul A. Fitch *1974 SK Stewart Rinehart 1994 SK Larry D. Horton *1975 SK Myrl S. Kirk *1995 SK William D. Hudson *1976 SK Carl S.Burrows 1996 SK James O. Rust *1977 SK Herbert O. Nelson *1997 SK Paul G. Watkins *1978 SK L. D. Clark 1998 SK David A. Ray 1979 SK J. W. Thomas 1999 SK William D. Bowie, Jr. *1980 SK Doctor L. Cooley 1999 SK Donald H. Haralson *1981 SK George T. Hayes 2000 SK Elwood M. Isaacs 1982 SK Eugene Smith *2001 SK Forrest Smith 1983 SK A. B. Harrison 2002 SK Jack Sterrett 1984 SK Neal Leach 2003 SK Bobby L. Carter *1985 SK Lester T. Mimms *2004 SK Jimmie R. Dooley 1986 SK William A. Nation *2005 SK Hollis O. Edgar *1987 SK Charles E. Williams 2006 SK John D. Miller, Jr. 1988 SK John J. Petrik 2007 SK Earl L. Berryman, Jf. **1988 SK Robert W. Skillings 2008 SK Ronald L. Carr 1989 SK O. Ray Harrington 2009 SK James E. Smyrl *1990 SK Donald M. Kiser 2010 SK Robert D. Cundiff *1991 SK Chester R. Cowan 2011 SK James E, Smyrl *1992 SK Rex L. Bowen 2012 SK Troy E. Shipman * Deceased **Deceased Honorary PKC

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA — 2012-2013

GRAND REP GRAND REPS JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTIONS Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Joe F. Warriner Erskine K. Smith P.O. Box 100333 3315-A NW 63d St. 1835 Cheaha Dr. Birmingham, AL 35210 OKC, OK 73116 Oxford, AL 36203 Alaska David A. Hunt James M. Rossi 18606 Little Cape Dr. PO Box 13417 Anchorage, AK 99577 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 Arizona Michael D. Stegen Eugene Smith Vincent J. Krone 345 W Monroe St 2020 N. Ione 7455 E. Arbor Phoenix, AZ 85003 Shawnee, OK 74801 Mesa, AZ 85208 Arkansas Royce H. Taylor Jon J. Giddings J.R. Mote P.O. Box 1207 1403 E. 9th St. 291 Grant 74 Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Okmulgee, OK 74447 Sheridan,AR 72150

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California Kenneth G. Hope Rex Eutsler Honesto R. Castaneda 801 Elm Ave. 700 Sooner Park Dr. 530 Margo Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Bartlesville, OK 74006 Long Beach, CA 90803 Colorado James E. Erickson Michael E. Hampton Wilson C. Moulton 614 Welton St. #503 277 Village St Denver, CO 80207-4221 Medway, MA 02053 Connecticut Vincent A. Cowie Edward W. Hart Ronald L. Miller 1 Inverness Sq. 9641 E. 28th St. 640 Warrenville Rd. Middletown, CT 06457 Tulsa, OK 74129 Mansfield, CT 06250 Croatia Damir Mihelic Buzanova 41 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Delaware Mark E. Irwin Glenn H. Kinsley Henry Cotton 317 Kalorama Rd. 711 S. Laird St. Sykesville, MD Mooreland, OK 73852 District of Kenneth D. Fuller Kenneth D. Buckley Paul D. Gleason Columbia 2622 Mill Race Rd P.O. Box 656 10400 Grandhaven Ave. Fredrick, MA 21701 Beggs, OK 74421 Upper Marboro, MD 20772 Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis A. Hullum Duane B. Young 8026 Interbay Blvd 10 Dennis St. 141 Shadow Ln. Tampa, FL 33616 Shawnee, OK 74804 Lakeland, FL 33803 Georgia Wade C. Smith John L. Logan Lee D. Holcomb 811 Mulberry St. 13913 Kirkland Ridge 1250 W. Brook Dr. Macon, GA 31201 Edmond, OK 73013 Douglasville, GA 30134 Hawaii Gerhart W. Walch 1227 Makiki St Honolulu, HI 96814 Idaho James L. Curtis Don L. Turley Theodore Fujiki PO Box 1087 P.O. Box 298 RR 5, Box 103 Meridian ID 83680-1087 Fittstown, OK 74842 Ropert, ID 83350 Illinois Robert K. Cronk Aix B. Harrison Elmer F. McIntosh 8773 St. Route 75E 2201 Brentwood Pkwy 801 Eureka Rock City, IL 61070 Madison, WI 53704 Peoria, IL 61603-2226 Indiana Lawrence V. Kaminsky Trasen S. Akers Floyd Keith Dunn II P.O. Box 1690 5300 Memorial Rd Apt# 1R 1976 W. CR 300 N. Highland, IN 46322 OKC, OK 73142 New Castle, IN 47362 Iowa George J. Harrison, Jr. E. David Snyder Larry Shalla 4162 Sherwood Ter 3151 W. North Ave. RR 1 Sioux City, IA 51106 Ponca City, OK 74601 Riverside, IA 72327

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Italy Giovanni F. Palmenta I. Dwayne Dixon V. A. Ogliara 34 5001 Judy Dr. 10137 Torino, Italy Del City, OK 73115 Kansas Wayne Rolif Rodney Clark E. Mack Griffiths P.O. Box 1217 901 Birdcreek Lane 5066 Saratoga Dr. Topeka, KS 66601 Guthrie, OK 73044 McLouth, KS 66054 Kentucky Jim H. King, Jr. William A. Nation Jimmy Moore 120 E Main St, Sre 2 1309 Lakecrest Dr. General Delivery Danville, KY 40422 Norman, OK 73071 Shelby Gap, KY 41563 Louisiana Robert E. Durham, Jr. John J. Petrik Harold Young 15297 Cariou Dr. 126 W. Sunset Dr. P.O. Box 547 Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Medford, OK 73759 West Lake, LA 70669 Maine Thomas A. Emery Douglas B. Taylor 9 Loring Ave Auburn, ME 04210 Maryland Thomas G. Heimiller Robert T. Shipe Milton R. Wheatly, Sr. 12702 Lee Ben Rd 5108 S.E. 47th St. 624 S. Elwood Ave. Kinsville, MD 21087 OKC, OK 73135 Baltimore, MD 21200 Massachusetts- Robert C. Corr Richard Albert Picard Rhode Island 186 Tremont St., Rm 405 734 Bound Rd. Boston, MA 02111 Woonsocket, RI 02895 Mexico Gonzalo F. Burgos L. Erik Stuckey Calle Atzala 1607 703 W. 35th Pl. San Andres Cholula Sand Springs, OK 74063 Puebla Mexico 72810 Michigan Loren A. Winn John D. Miller. Jr. John E. Rollins PO Box 833 16282 E. 82nd St. N. Pickney, MI 48169 Owasso, OK 74055 Minnesota Harland Thomesen Donnie G. Higginbotham Alden Johnson 1037 W. County Rd. D 13447 CR 1560 525 Washington St. Shoreview, MN 55126 Ada, OK 74820 Red Wing, MN 55066 Mississippi Mickey P MaMahn Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr.James P. Pearce P.O. Box 1030 807 N. Hobson Meridan, MS 39302 Shawnee, OK 74802 Missouri Russell S. Hanson Paul T. Currell Lionel J. Goede 107 S Williams St PO Box 683 715 Murray Hill Dr. Fayette, MO 65248 Elk City, OK 73648 Fenton, MO 63026

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Montana Roger E. Cathel James R. Creason Perry E. Langston 821 Central Ave 521 S. 4th St. Great Falls, MT 59401 Okemah, OK 74859 Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Bobby L. Carter Harry W. Gordon 2010 S. 26th St. PO Box 326. PO Box 175 Lincoln, NE 68542 Tecumseh, OK 74873 York, NE 68467 Nevada Ted P. Bendure Frank Woodliff 2257 Carson River Rd P.O. Box 290 Carson City, NV 89701 Fallon, NV 89406 New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Bartis M. Kent Norris L. Provencher PO Box 621 800 N. 45th St. West 20 Dawson St. Littleton, NH 03561 Muskogee, OK 74401 Milton, NH 03851 New Jersey Dennis L. Stewart Charles L. Stuckey Ference S. Schubert 1421 Longboat Ave 132 Road Runner Dr. 143 E. Warren St. Beachwood, NJ 08722 Ponca City, OK 74604 Edgewater, NJ 08010 New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Glenn Tuttle Richard Corn, Jr. P.O. Box 25004 RR 3, Box 678 6701 Natalie Ave. Albuquerque, NM Broken Arrow, OK Albuquerque, NM 87125 74014 87110 New York Steven Wing Neal D. Leech E. William Whittaker 4689 Rte 39 643 N. Market 507 W. Bluff Dr. Bliss, NY 14024 Shawnee, OK 74801 Bluff Point, NY 1447 North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Elwood M. Isaacs William Brunk P.O. Box 17212 412 Summit Way 8504 Bournemouth Dr Raleigh, NC 27619 Norman, OK 73071 Raleigh, NC 27615 North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Garry Odom James K. Well P.O. Box 9544 7000 S. Villa 1014 Constitution Dr. Fargo, ND 58106 Choctaw, OK 73022 Bismark, ND 58501 Ohio Alfred Johnson William D. Bowie, Jr. Bruce D. Basil 4373 Bump Rd 37729 Highway 9 15607 Twp 218 Cable, OH 43009 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Van Buren, OH 45889 Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway David A. Ray Daniel Crockett P.O. Box 767 11921 Maple Valley Dr 76 Skyline Ave. Canyonville, OR 97417 OKC, OK 73170 Astoria, OR 97103 Panama Edward S. Lum Villa de las Fuentas No 1 PO Box 19-01275 Panama City, Panama

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Pennsylvania Douglas M. Rowe Robert G. Davis Donald S. Gray 1 N. Broad St. PO Box 70 RR 4, Box 41 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Guthrie, OK 73044 Brookville, PA 15825 Philippines Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. James E. Smyrl Alfonso D. Dualan 1440 San Marcelino Street 1021 N. Washington Ave. 26 Perla Street Ermita, Manila; Philippines Sand Springs, OK 74063 Pasay City Philippines Portugal Luis de Castro Timothy P. Israel Rua Joao Saraiva N 34-1 2018 W. 7th Pl. 1700-250 Lisboa. Portugal Elk City, OK 73644 Romania Adrian Haratau 176, Caalea Calarasilor Str., 3rd District, Bucharest, Romainia South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Gary A. Davis Sam L. Grant, Jr. P.O. Box 7463 620 W. Cherry St. P.O. Box 614 Columbia, SC 29202 Drumright, OK 74030 Chester, SC 29706 South Dakota John Laughlin Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. Norman Herren PO Box 9134 516 Leslie Dr. 1003 Ridgecrest Dr. Rapid City, SD 57709 Del City, OK 73115 Vermillion, SD 57069 Tennessee Rick Hoover Thomas Eugene Reno PO Box 332748. 1706 Bagwell Ave. Nashville, TN 37203-5729 Hixson, TN 37343 Texas Jerry N. Kirby James W. Willson PO Box 354 P.O. Box 666 Red Oak, TX 75154 Floydada, TX 79235 Togo Kao Pitassa Utah Charles E. Warren John L. Elwell, Jr. 3787 E 1200 S 4380 S. 5100 W. Heber City, UT 84032 Hooper, UT 84315 Vermont Bruce R. Howard O. Ray Harrington James O. Fendley 17 Tuttle Meadow 6710 NW 29th St. Rutland, VT 05701 OKC, OK 73008 Virginia Daniel L. Rose William D. Williams Jesse Albert Hughes 4101 Nine Mile Rd. 2221 Hunmmingbird Ln 3287 Long Hill Rd. Richmond, VA 23223 Edmond, OK 73034 Virginia Beach, VA23452 Washington Steven L. Guffy Mark Critchfield Robert E. Steele 811 N. Chelan Ave. 3416 NW 176th St 1708 W. Shoshone Wenatchee, WA 98801 Edmond, OK 73012 Pasco, WA 99301

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West Virginia James R. Coleman Kenneth Lowmiller 205 Echols Lane 1114 Lake St. Lewisburg, WV 24901 Lawton, OK 73505 Wisconsin James Sturdevant Barry Spradling Ralph L. Behlke 36275 Sunset Dr. 6510 NW 11th St., Apt. 44 1133 Bayberry Dr. Dousman, WI 53118 OKC, OK 73127 Watertown, WI 53094 Wyoming James L. Sturdevant Robert D. King Walter Cook 200 Rice Ave. 5012 Country Club Dr.1058 Bonita Rd. Sheridan, WY 82801 Lawton, OK 73505 Laramie, WY 82070

2013 DIRECTORY OF COMMANDERIES OF OKLAHOMA

NO. NAME-LOCATION COMMANDER RECORDER STATED CONCLAVE CHARTER DATE

1 GUTHRIE Jay A. Wall Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 11-Aug-1892 1419 N. Walnut St. P.O. Box 303 Guthrie 73044 Guthrie 73044-0303 (H) 405-722-7790 2 MUSKOGEE Marshal Clayton Harvey Johnson, Jr. 2d Wed 12-Aug-1892 121 S. 6th St PO. Box 1037 6:00 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402-1037 918-682-0251 (H) 918-683-5616 3 OKLAHOMA CITY Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant 2d Tuesdays 11-Aug-1892 2935 W. Britton Rd. 7:00 p.m. OKC 73120 405-755-0036 6 McALESTER Truett K. McCarty Monte G. Hendrix 4th Monday 1-Feb-1897 Scottish Rite Temple P.O. Box 3335 918-423-6360 McAlester 74502-3335 (H) 918-423-6249 8 ST JOHN'S Steve Singleton Gary Odendahl 2nd & 4th Wed 1-Feb-1897 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. 7:00 p.m. Stillwater 74059 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 (H) 405-865-3036 9 ARDMORE Lester Stewart John Carter 2d Monday 2- Nov- 1897 1032 Cherry St PO Box 14 7:30 p.m. Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684 14 BEN HUR Tyler Evans James E. Halbrook 4th Tues 13-Sep-1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8955

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18 LAWTON Robert D. King Mike Zura 1st Tuesday 1906 702 SW C Ave. 702 SW “C” Ave. 7:30 p.m. Lawton 73501 Lawton 7505 580-353-4603 (H) 580-248-8707 20 TRINITY Steven M. Smith Craig Bowman 4th Monday 17-Apr-1906 5925 E. 9th St. 8812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Owasso 74055 918-258-5768 (H) 918-272-9755 22 ELK CITY Garrett R. Stegall Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Thur20-May-1912 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 671 Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648-0671 580-225-0484 580-225-5115 25 GETHSEMANE Rex L. Hastey Vacant 4thTuesday 16-Apr-1916 McCulloch Bldg. 7:30 P.M. 114 N. Grand Okmulgee 74447 918-756-4179 26 CALVARY Bryan Wheat Robert E. Goode 2d Monday 23-Apr-1908 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 7:30 P.M. Bartlesville 74006 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703 29 ST. AUMER Troy L. Collier Donald Whitman 4th Thur 8-Mar-1910 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 7:30 P.M. (Jan-Oct) Woodward 73801 Woodward, OK 73802 2nd Thur(Nov-Dec) 580-256-5240 (C) 580-273-4442 38 NORMAN Louis Khoury Daniel Hanttula 3rd Thurs 14-Apr-1914 1700 N. Porter P.O. Box 720731 7:30 P.M. Norman 73069 Norman 73071-0731 405-321-7310 (H) 405-329-2968 42 CIMARRON VALLEY Gerald Hammond Michael A. Davis 3rd Wed17-Apr-1919 210 N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 7:00 P.M. Drumright 74030 Drumright 74030-0015 918-352-4622 (H)918-352-4624 53 CAPITOL HILL Trasen S. Akers Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 3d Friday 8-May-1989 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr.. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73115 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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MASONIC YEAR 2013-2014


ME Donald G. Jones ……………………………..…………………..Grand High Priest 2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK 73099 405-513-4544

RE Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………..…......Grand Secretary PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

MI John L. Logan …………………………………..…………….....Grand Master 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 405-478-0451

RI Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………….......Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA

RE L. Erik Stuckey ..............………………………………………Grand Commander 703 W 35th Pl, Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-241-23565

RE Gary A. Davis ………………………………………………....Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

MW Bradley Rickelman ………………………….…………………..Grand Master 5216 W 2nd Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 405-473-7814

R W Steven O. Singleton……………………….……………………..Grand Secretary 4908 Loper Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 405-612-1918

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