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
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%
Wells Fargo, Ponca City, Account No. 4995-7445
Cash
Goldman Sachs Group @ 6.125%, 2-15-33
3
5,000.00
Maturity Value
$
5,000.00
NAV
820.46
5,841.40
Total Bonds and Cash
6,661.86
Quantity
First Trust Specialty F.&F. Opportunities Fund
Gubelli Utility Trust
ISHARES Trust S&P USPFD Stock Index
Centurylink Inc.
Gubelli Utility Trust RTS
Vangard Natural Resources
Total Equities
300
718
1,914
443
720
212
2,340.00
4,422.88
75,832.68
17,330.16
27.00
5,512.00
105,464.72
Total Assets
Estimated Income for 2013 - $7,800.00
$123,879.80
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
RCB Pioneer CD Interest
Wells Fargo Bond Interest & Dividends
DISBURSEMENTS:
Charles L. Stuckey
Rainbow
RARA
DeMolay
Total Disbursements
Cash on Deposit, RCB Pioneer
Ponca City, OK – December 31, 2012
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$
5.57
148.40
7,220.10
$7,374,07
110.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
5,110.00
$ 6,753.22
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
Gene D. Harper
Perry E. Goth, Jr.
Jim W. Mahan
Russell C. Cox
James A. Hoover
Harvey H. McQuiggan
Paul M. Mahar
Ray A. Fugate
Robert B. Earl
G. Mark Ekiss
Robert B. Brooks
Don C. Fevurly
Jack L. Sterett
Joseph C. Tannehill
Virgil A. Peacock
Robert A. Hood
J. R. Holdridge
Howard R. Sheets
William L. Bibb, Jr.
J. B. Williams
Danny R. Tracy
Armel H. Walden
Samuel D. Scott
Jimmy R. Eskew
Clinton Oaks
Michael S. Christie
Ronald L. Johnson
Paul D. Ryan
Clifford E. Moore
Clifford V. Penney
Kelly W. Dennis
Isaac H. Pelts
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DoD
18-Jan-12
23-Jul-12
13-Aug-12
08-May-12
05-May-12
19-Mar-12
05-May-12
1-Apr-12
03-Dec-12
04-Oct-12
03-Dec-12
15-May-12
05-Mar-12
19-Apr-12
00-00-98
14-Jul-12
10-Jan-12
10-Jan-12
20-Jan-12
10-Dec-09
14-Jan-12
15-Aug-12
18-Apr-12
27-Aug-12
00-00-08
12-Dec-11
16-May-12
27-Feb-12
01-Aug-10
28-Jun-11
30-Jul-12
26-Nov-12
YR Body
GRAND OFFICER
Ardmore
Bartlesville
Bartlesville
Bartlesville
Elk City, Altus Chap & Council
Elk City, Altus Chap & Council
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
Guthrie
Lawton
McAlester
McAlester
Midwest City
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Muskogee
Norman
Norman
Norman
OKC
OKC
Ponca City
Ponca City
PGIM
Joe F. Blair
John C. Shanklin
4-Jul-12
18-Feb-13
Willis L. Emerson
Alan W. Tubbs
Billy D. Moss
Morgan W. Browning
Kenneth R. Elmore
Winston S. Mobley
Richard H. Jackson
Lloyd A. Parker, Sr.
Don L. Tyndall
Dewey A. Coldiron
Norman L. Wildman
22-Apr-12
30-May-12
29-Apr-12
15-Jun-12
02-Jul-12
03-Jan-12
04-Feb-12
09-Aug-12
21-Aug-12
08-May-12
11-Jul-12
Robert Portwood
Stillwater
Stillwater, Drumright, Guthrie, OK No. 3 PGHP &
PGC
Tulsa & Okmulgee Com
PGC
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Tulsa
Woodward, Guymon Chap & Council
Woodward
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
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A.I. 2543
GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013 CAPITULAR YEAR
Robert R. Rolseth (52)
7818 N. 154th E. Ave.
Owasso, OK. 74055
918-272-5239 (H)
bobrolseth@earthlink.net
Marilyn
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Donald G. Jones (24)
700 NE 122nd St #4604
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
405-513-4544
pastgsdgj@yahoo.com
Jean
Right Excellent Grand King
Robert G. Davis (14)
411 E. Noble Ave.
Guthrie, OK 73044-3312
405-282-1281
bobg@nstar.net
Sharon
Right Excellent Grand Scribe
Elwood M. Isaacs (55)
Linda
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
IsaacsOK@sbcglobal.net
Right Excellent Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (81)
Nellie
P.O. Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O)
grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
Right Excellent Grand Secretary
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7)
3509 N. Evans Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221
405-427-3388
clyde.schoolfield@gmail.com
REGrand Captain of the Host
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24)
1107 SW 24th St
Moore, OK 72170-7464
405-759-3016
spguerre2002@yahoo.com
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Mandi
E Grand Principal Sojourner
Curtis K. Schuermann (1)
Dawn
22949 County Rd 554
Colcord, OK 74338-4770
918-422-4196
curtis.schuermann@yahoo.com
E Grand Royal Arch Captain
Glen D. Swain (60)
PO Box 324
Olustee, OK 73560-0324
580-648-2346
swainglen@yahoo.com
Lana (Kay)
E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil
Gary A. Odendahl (14)
338744 E 840 Rd
Carney, OK 74832-9660
405-865-3036 (H)
cuckoo@wildblue.net
Judith
E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil
Daniel D. Hanttula (103)
2013 Hallbrooke Dr
Norman, OK 73071
405-321-6538
danh@semperaptus.com
Nancy
E Grand Master of the 1st Veil
Kent M. Israel (50)
624 Ellsworth Ave.
Yukon, OK 73099
918-914-1448
kenton.m.Israel@gmail.com
Dana
E Grand Sentinel
James R. Taylor, Jr. (52)
128 W 135th Pl N
Skiatook, OK 74070-3530
918-396-9809
jimt26@att.net
Gage
E Grand Chaplain
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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
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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
624 Ellsworth Ave.
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Guymon Chapter No.70
Elk City Chapter No.50
Yukon, OK 73099
918-914-1448
Woodward Chapter No.72
DISTRICT 2
Glen D. Swain
PO Box 324
Olustee, OK 73560
580-648-2346
Lawton Chapter No.44
Altus Chapter No. 60
Lindsay (U.D.)
DISTRICT 3
Gary A. Odendahl
33874 E 840 Rd
Carney, OK 74832
405-865-3036
Stillwater Chapter No. 14
Bartlesville No. 55
Olivet Chapter No. 25
DISTRICT 4
Curtis K. Schuermann
22949 County Rd 554
Colcord, OK 74338-4770
918-422-4196
Tulsa Chapter No. 52
Muskogee Chapter No. 3
Okmulgee Chapter No. 39
DISTRICT 5
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr.
1107 SW 24th St.
Moore, OK 73170-7464
405-759-3016
Capitol Hill No. 101
Norman No. 24
Veritas No. 103
DISTRICT 6
Dan Hanttula
2013 Hallbrooke Dr.
Norman, OK 73071
405-321-6538
Guthrie No. 6
Cyrus No. 7
Cimarron Valley No. 81
DISTRICT 7
David Williams
PO Box 1207
Colbert, OK 74733
903-814-3819
Indian No. 1
Texoma No. 28
Ardmore No. 60
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 (918-2698698)
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 (580762-2804)
2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-4780451)
FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-2698698)
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 ( 405-5134544)
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 (405-2731533)
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 (405-4273388)
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 (405478-0451)
MURROW AWARD
Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N.
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)
154th
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 740638128 (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 (580-7622804)
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:
guy.brigman@gmail.com
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
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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 OneHundred-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, ME
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, ME Grand High Priest of the
Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Texas and Past MI Grand Master of the Grand Council C.M. of
Texas, Timothy M. LaVergne, Sr., VE Past Grand High Priest and MI 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, RE General Grand Scribe and Representative for Edmund
D. Harrison, ME 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, RP General Grand Deputy
Grand Master, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons Int'l, Sir Knight H. Wayne Rector, Asst.
Grand Lecturer, and RE 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, ME 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, MW Joe
R. Manning, Jr., MW Bobby L. Laws, MW Gary A. Davis, MW Robert T. Shipe, and
MW Charles L. Stuckey.
PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT
Charles L. Stuckey
Elwood M. Isaacs
Newell K. Barker
Bobby L. Carter
Timothy P. Israel
Ronald L. Carr
1975-76
1996-97
2003-04
2006-07
2008-09
2010-11
Kenneth D. Buckley
David A. Ray
James E. Smyrl
Glenn H. Kinsley
Donnie G. Higginbotham
John E. King
1981-82
1997-98
2005-06
2007-08
2009-10
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
Gary A. Odendahl - District No. 3
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. - District No. 5
David Williams - District No. 7
Glen D. Swain - District No. 2
Curtis Schuermann - District No. 4
Dan Hanttula - District No. 6
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
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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
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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
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
Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 700 sh
26.25
Avg yield 6.75%
Corporate Bonds:
83,520.25
79037.91
Call Value
Bell Atlantic debs, 12,000 Sh, avg yield 5.54%
11520.00
Avg yield 5.55%
12,975.96
12,975.96
11520.00
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%
Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities:
72,391.78
67166.89
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%
3,128.30
2929.50
Total General Fund Account Value as of 12/31/2012
$180,655.55
Net Gain/Loss in Account Balance for the year 2012
Transferred to Grand Chapter Checking Account, 7/3 and 10/3/12
Interest/Dividends earned in 2012
$16,025.02
$3,000.00
9.7%
$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
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$10,439.54
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$765.87
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
Energy Transfer, (ETP), 80 Sh, avg yield 8.32%
3867.28
Avg yield 8.33%
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
Total Temple Association Fund, GYR Joint Account, as of 12/31/12
Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
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3,434.40
3,867.28
7,077.98
$11,278.25
$838.71
$719.55
8.03%
Membership Development Fund (Joint York Rite Account) , Account held at Wells fargo
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$44,902.82
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$4,449.80
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
ATT&T (T), 100 sh, avg yield 5.33%
I Shares, (PFF), 120 sh, avg yield 6.01%
Power Shares, ((PGX), 490 sh, avg yield 6.34%
VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 100 sh, avg yield 9.34%
Windstgream Corp, (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07%
Avg yield 7.02%
Mutual Funds:
3252.93
4484.52
7040.82
3016.90
2707.86
3,371.00
4,754.40
7,193.20
2,600.00
1,656.00
19,574.60
20503.03
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%
Preferred/Fixed Rate Securities:
11,315.30
11742.45
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%
10,628.00
10071.00
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
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$109,090.53
Cash, Avg Yield .01%
$14,466.69
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
6222.75
6,742.00
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
VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34%
6086.20
5,200.00
Windstream Corp, (WIN), 200 sh, avg yield 12.07%
2710.00
1,656.00
AT&T, (T), 200 sh, avg yield 5.33%
I Shares,(PFF), 360 Sh, Avg. yield 6.01%
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%
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%
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47,541.60
39975.00
11696.29
11,512.00
Preferreds/Fixed Rate Seccurities:
Call Value
US Cellular, (UZA), 100 sh, avg yield 6.30%
2572.00
Avg yield 6.31%
2,753.00
2,753.00
2572.00
Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012
$117,562.49
Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012
$8,471.96
7.8%
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
$6,636.36
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
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
Dividend/Interest to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012
$5,700.53
$6,636.36
Total Members as of 12/31/2012
721
New members gained in 2012
Grand Total of Grand Chapter Investments:
$1,710.25
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1/1/2012
12/31/2012
$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%
$329,063.42
$355,463.99
$26,400.57
8.0%
Total General Fund Account Value
Grand Total of Chapter Investment:
Gain/Loss
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
Gains:
 Exaltations
 Admissions
 Reinstatements
 Adjustments
Total Gains
1431
54
13
10
__ 0
77
Losses:




Deaths
Suspensions/Withdrawals
Dimitted
Adjustments
Total Losses
Membership: 31 December 2011
Net Membership Loss:
42
50
12
__ 7
111
1,397
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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:
Per Capita
Perpetual Members
Fees
Dues Cards
Rituals, codes, & regulations
Interest/Investments
Miscellaneous
Total
Budget 2012
$7,887.00
$2,415.00
$400.00
$580.00
$350.00
$7,968.00
$200.00
$19,800.00
Actual 12
$7,467.00
$2,417.00
$512.00
$494.00
$470.00
$7,968.00
$110.00
$19,438.00
Variation
-$420.00
$2.00
$112.00
-$86.00
$120.00
$0.00
-$90.00
-$362.00
$4,500.00
$393.00
$0.00
$1,250.00
$0.00
$1,445.00
$1,350.00
$550.00
$200.00
$3,700.00
$300.00
$86.00
$400.00
$200.00
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$350.00
$50.00
$0.00
$1,445.00
$300.00
$200.00
$17,019.00
$2,781.00
$4,500.00
$385.00
$0.00
$1,250.00
$29.50
$1,384.00
$966.00
$608.00
$218.00
$3,840.00
$282.00
$86.00
$257.00
$234.00
$66.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$128.00
$50.00
$0.00
$1,057.00
$300.00
$3.00
$15,843.50
$3,594.50
$0.00
$8.00
$0.00
$0.00
-$29.50
$61.00
$384.00
-$58.00
-$18.00
-$140.00
$18.00
$0.00
$143.00
-$34.00
$34.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$222.00
$0.00
$0.00
$388.00
$0.00
$197.00
$1,175.50
Estimated Income:
Membership Development Interest
Donations
TOTAL
$840.00
$50.00
$890.00
$840.00
$0.00
$840.00
$0.00
-$50.00
-$50.00
Estimated Expense:
Memebrship Development
Net Income/Loss
$890.00
$0.00
896.00
-$56.00
-$6.00
Estimated Expenditures:
Salary-Grand Secretary
Payroll Taxes
Grand Secretary's Travel Expense
Grand High Priest Allowance
Grand Treasurer's Allowance
Per Capita - General Grand Chapter
Rent/Utilities
Telephone
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Maintenance Agreement
Office Equipment Repairs
Past Grand High Priest Jewel
Triennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Murrow Award
RARA
DeMolay Donation
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Expenses
Net Income/Loss
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011
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CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
31 DECEMBER 2012
2011
No.
Name
1 Indian
Net Gain
2012
Members Exalted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members
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
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
127
5
0
1
1
1
0
2
2
129
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
(1)
10
1431
54
13
10
12
42
7
50
(34)
1397
52 Tulsa
101 Capitol Hill
103 Veritas
Totals
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CONSTITUENT CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
31 DECEMBER 2012 (Continued)
Net
No.
Name
1
Indian
3
Muskogee
6
7
P/M
N/P
Dues
Fees
DeMolay
P/C
RARA
Amount
P/M
P/C
TOTAL
35
0
$10.00
$50.00
$17.50
$490.00
$70.00
$577.50
$192.78
$770.28
8
2
$25.00
$50.00
$17.00
$476.00
$68.00
$561.00
$38.93
$599.93
Guthrie
18
0
$15.00
$45.00
$17.50
$490.00
$70.00
$577.50
$95.80
$673.30
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
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
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
24
7
$10.00
$40.00
$8.25
$231.00
$33.00
$272.25
$189.35
$461.60
6
0
$15.00
$50.00
$5.25
$147.00
$21.00
$173.25
$45.16
$218.41
91
1
$15.00
$40.00
$9.25
$259.00
$37.00
$305.25
$566.05
$871.30
0
0
$50.00
$200.00
453
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28 Texoma
70 Guymon
72 Woodward
81 Cimarron Valley
101 Capitol Hill
103 Veritas
Totals
$2.50
$70.00
$10.00
$82.50
$0.00
$82.50
$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:
Per Capita
Perpetual Members
Fees
Dues Cards
Rituals, codes, & regulations
Interest/Investments
Miscellaneous
Total
Estimated Expenditures:
Salary-Grand Secretary
Payroll Taxes
Grand Secretary's Travel Expense
Grand High Priest Allowance
Grand Treasurer's Allowance
Per Capita - General Grand Chapter
Rent/Utilities
Telephone
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Maintenance Agreement
Office Equipment Repairs
Past Grand High Priest Jewel
Triennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Murrow Award
RARA
DeMolay Donation
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Expenses
Net Income/Loss
Budget 2013
$7,450.00
$2,811.00
$600.00
$500.00
$350.00
$11,010.00
$200.00
$22,921.00
$4,500.00
$395.00
$0.00
$1,250.00
$50.00
$1,356.00
$1,350.00
$600.00
$200.00
$1,000.00
$400.00
$86.00
$150.00
$0.00
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
$200.00
$350.00
$50.00
$20.00
$1,356.00
$300.00
$200.00
$14,213.00
$8,708.00
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2011
Estimated Income:
Membership Development Interest
Donations
TOTAL
Estimated Expense:
Memebrship Development
Net Income/Loss
40
$930.00
$0.00
$930.00
930.00
$0.00
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 re41
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
McAlester
Tulsa
8
7
3
Fall 2012
Guthrie
McAlester
7
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:
Hotel/Meal expenses:
$6,337.00
$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)
700 NE 122nd St #4604
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
405-513-4544
pastgsdgj@yahoo.com
Robert G. Davis (14)
411 E. Noble Ave.
Guthrie, OK 73044-3312
405-282-1281
bobg@nstar.net
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7)
3509 N. Evans Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221
405-427-3388
clyde.schoolfield@gmail.com
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Jean
Sharon
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Right Excellent Grand King
Right Excellent Grand Scribe
Elwood M. Isaacs (55)
Linda
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
IsaacsOK@sbcglobal.net
Right Excellent Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (81)
Nellie
P.O. Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O)
grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
Right Excellent Grand Secretary
James R. Taylor, Jr. (52)
128 W 136th Pl N
Skiatook, OK 74070-3530
918-396-9809
jimt26@att.net
Gage
REGrand Captain of the Host
Kent M. Israel (50)
624 Ellsworth Ave.
Yukon, OK 73099
918-914-1448
kenton.m.Israel@gmail.com
Dana
E Grand Principal Sojourner
Curtis K. Schuermann (1)
Dawn
22949 County Rd 554
Colcord, OK 74338-4770
918-422-4196
curtis.schuermann@yahoo.com
E Grand Royal Arch Captain
Gary A. Odendahl (14)
338744 E 840 Rd
Carney, OK 74832-9660
405-865-3036 (H)
cuckoo@wildblue.net
Judith
E Grand Master of the 3rd Veil
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (24)
1107 SW 24th St
Moore, OK 72170-7464
405-759-3016
spguerre2002@yahoo.com
Mandi
E Grand Master of the 2nd Veil
John D. Allford (1)
PO Box 609
McAlester, OK 74502
Brenda
E Grand Master of the 1st Veil
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405-424-7766
jallford@mcalesterscottishrite.org
John F. Carter (11)
307 W. Lillie Blvd.
Madill, OK 734546
580-795-4684
carter5807@gmail.com
Don H. Whitman
RR 2, Box 6750
Vici, OK 73859
918-649-3188
donwhitman@gmail.com
E Grand Sentinel
Pam
E Grand Chaplain
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS
DISTRICT 1
Kent Israel
624 Ellsworth Ave.
Yukon, OK 73099
918-914-1448
Elk City Chapter No.50
Woodward Chapter No.72
DISTRICT 2
Glen D. Swain
PO Box 324
Olustee, OK 73560
580-648-2346
Lawton Chapter No.44
Altus Chapter No. 60
DISTRICT 3
Gary A. Odendahl
33874 E 840 Rd
Carney, OK 74832
405-865-3036
Stillwater Chapter No. 14
Bartlesville No. 55
Olivet Chapter No. 25
DISTRICT 4
Curtis K. Schuermann
22949 County Rd 554
Colcord, OK 74338-4770
918-422-4196
Tulsa Chapter No. 52
Muskogee Chapter No. 3
Okmulgee Chapter No. 39
DISTRICT 5
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr.
1107 SW 24th St.
50
Capitol Hill No. 101
Norman No. 24
Moore, OK 73170-7464
405-759-3016
Veritas No. 103
DISTRICT 6
Dan Hanttula
2013 Hallbrooke Dr.
Norman, OK 73071
405-321-6538
Guthrie No. 6
Cyrus No. 7
Cimarron Valley No. 81
DISTRICT 7
David Williams
PO Box 1207
Colbert, OK 74733
903-814-3819
Indian No. 1
Texoma No. 28
Ardmore NO. 60
GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
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 (918-2698698)
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 (580762-2804)
2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-4780451)
2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918-8534819)
FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
James E. Smyrl (52) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128 (918-2698698)
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 (405-5134544)
2015 - Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E. Noble, Guthrie, Ok 73044-3312 (405-282-1281)
YORK RITE MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION
2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs
2014 - Kenneth D. Buckley
2015 - Neal D. Leech
Kenneth D. Buckley, President
Gary A. Davis, Secretary
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 (405427-3388)
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 (918-2725239)
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 (405-4273388)
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 (405-4273388)
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 740638128 (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 (580-7622804)
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 (918-2546508)
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:
guy.brigman@gmail.com
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 (918-2698698)
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 ME GHP of New York, George West, representing the Grand High
Priest of Colorado, Tommy F. Chapman, ME Grand High Priest of Texas, and James H.
Hodge, ME General Grand Scribe, representing Edmund D. Harrison, ME General
Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International. Final remarks were given by
Bradley Rickelman, MW Grand Master, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Oklahoma.
PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS – OKLAHOMA
*1890
*1890-91
*1891-92
*1892-93
*1893
*1893-94
*1894-95
*1895-96
*1896-97
*1897-98
*1898-99
*1898-1900
*1900-01
*1901-02
*1902-03
*1903-04
*1904-05
*1905-06
*1906-07
*1907-08
*1908-09
*1909-10
*1910-11
*1911-12
*1912-13
*1913-14
*1914-15
*1915-16
*1916-17
*1917-18
*1918-19
*1919-20
*1920-21
*1921-22
*1922-23
*1923-24
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Joseph Samuel Murrow – Oklahoma #2, Atoka
Edmond Henry Doyle – Indian #1, McAlester
Robert William Hill – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
DeForest DeFrancis Leach – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
Walter Noel Evans – Tahlequah #5, Tahlequah
Leo Edmond Bennett – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Selwyn Douglas – Cyrus #7< Oklahoma City
Zachary Taylor Walrond – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Napoleon Bonaparte Maxey – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
George Henry Bruce – Ardmore #11, Ardmore
Philip Colfax Rosenbaum – Guthrie #6< Guthrie
George William Spencer – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
Jonas Altizer Lee – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs
William Lemuel Eagleton – Tyrian #20,
Ira Brown Kirkland – Purcell #10, Purcell
Herbert Johnston Evans – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
John Coyle – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs
Eugene Hamilton – Chickasha #17, Chickasha
William Henry Essex – Indian #1, McAlester
Robert Y. Morrison – Oklahoma #2, Atoka
Daniel Morris Hailey – Indian #1, McAlester
Isham Hamilton Goss Hulme – Weatherford #31, Weatherford
Beauregard Benjamin Pollock – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
Christopher Springer – Indian #1, McAlester
Milo Arthur Nelson – Lawton #44, Lawton
Henry Kimball Ricker – Keystone #9,
Charles Worman Tedrowe – Elk City #50, Elk City
Edgar A. Cook – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
James A. Scott – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Bert Duncan Ashbrook – Blackwell #43, Blackwell
Jabez Holmes Mann – Indian #1, McAlester
J. Angus Gillis – Frederick #41, Frederick
Harold Bliss Downing – Oklahoma #2, Atoka
Eugene P. McMahon – Lawton #44, Lawton
Ernest L. Wilson – Tulsa #52, Tulsa
Edward Payson Gallup – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
*1924-25
*1925-26
*1926-27
*1927-28
*1928-29
*1929-30
*1930-31
*1931-32
*1932-33
*1933-34
*1934-35
*1935-36
*1936-37
*1937-38
*1938-39
*1939-40
*1940-41
*1941-42
*1942-43
*1943-44
*1944-45
*1945-46
*1946-47
*1947-48
*1948-49
*1949-50
*1950-51
*1951-52
*1952-53
*1953-54
*1954-55
*1955-56
*1956-57
*1957-58
*1958-59
*1959-60
*1960-61
*1961-62
*1962-63
*1963-64
*1964-64
*1964-65
*1965-66
*1966-67
*1967-68
*1968-69
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Thomas Jefferson Wells – Enid #27, Enid
Charles E. Creager – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Emerson Burns – Poteau #77, Poteau
Elisha W. Townsend – Shawnee #32, Shawnee
Thomas Buford Frensley – Ardmore #11, Ardmore
Frank Smith – Indian #1, McAlester
John William Rackley – Alfalfa #66,
Leslie Herbert Swan – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
Charles Granville Watson – Keystone #9,
Walter Moore Rainey – Oklahoma #2, Atoka
Edson Angus McMillan – Ada #26, Ada
Edward Milton Washington – Holdenville #71, Holdenville
Benjamin Hersey Frohock – Blackwell #43, Blackwell
Joseph Lee Rodgers – Hugo #84, Hugo
Rupert Jennings Daugherty – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville
Newton Arrie Lale – Shawnee #32, Shawnee
Charles Neal Cutter – Woodward #72, Woodward
Clarence Brain – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
Hayward Homa Skaggs, Sr. – Enid #27, Enid
Ralph W. Driskill – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley
Jesse A. Todd – Oklahoma City #91. Bethany
Daniel Washington Swaffar – Ada #26, Ada
Richard Enos Newhouse – Tulsa #52, Tulsa
Carl Frederick Hansen – Hugo #84, Hugo
Orin C. Darling – Lawton #44, Lawton
Fridtiof Maurice Lumbard – Muskogee #3
Roy R. Russel – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City
William H. Powell – Ada #26, Ada
James W. Greathouse – Enid #27, Enid
W. King Larimore – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany
Andy Elmer Anderson – Elk City #50, Elk City
Glenn Baylor Young – Tulsa #52, Tulsa
Robert H. Jelley – Lawton #44, Lawton
James Riley Finney – Hugo #84, Hugo
Shade Durrett Neely – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Lewis Hurst Wheeler – Olivet #25, Ponca City
Walter Brittain – Ardmore #11, Ardmore
Wilbert B. Boggs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville
George W. Evans – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany
Raymond Jack Freeman – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee
Robbins Frank Kendall – Duncan #21, Duncan
Norman Eugene Earl Angel – Tulsa #52
M. Ross Hardin – Muskogee #3, Muskogee
Raymond Shultz – Hobart #37, Hobart
George W. Wright – Optima #70, Optima
Cleo A. Walton – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley
*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
1959
1964
1965
1966
1969
1970
1971
1972
1974
1975
1977
1978
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Herman A. Vaughan, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton
George M. Beal, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC
David M. McCain, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee
Herschel W. Anderson, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart
Aix B. Harrison, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater
Hugh T. Richardson, Clinton Chapter No. 69, R.A.M., Clinton
J. W. Thomas, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater
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
Henry Jess Berline, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford
Joseph Hill Cummings, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC
Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater
Vernon C. Tollison, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee
Don M. Coulter, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami
John E. Harvey, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater
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
George C. Ward, Miami Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Miami
Floyd Bernard Cottrell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Darrel Winston Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee
Ivan Hart Routon, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
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William Oscar Woodall, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami
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
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
Carl Woodrow Brown, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee
James Carl Martin, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton
Donald Mark Keiser, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton
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
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
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
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
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
Raymond Hollis Dickens, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Russell Jennings Long, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha
Stephen William Spleth, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford
Elwood Murl Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville
Howard Elton Ridgway, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City
Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward
James Viele, Jr., Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City
Fred R. Whitehead, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton
William Edward Wickliffe, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Amos Grant Robison, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman
Joseph Edwin Post, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee
William L. Campbell, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright
John D. Miller, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
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
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
1996
* 1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
* 2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Ronald Jack Chambers, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee
Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore
Albert Wild, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee
Orlan R. Harrington, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC
Lanny Sander, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward
Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City
Charles Moss, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Bobby J. Stalnaker, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton
Timothy Peter Israel, Elk City Chapter No. 50, RAM, Elk City
Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus
Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus
Joseph C. Tannehill, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester
Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City
Rocco Keith Eastridge, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa
Gary A. Odendahl, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater
Monte Gene Hendrix, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester
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
1975
*Bernard F. Mandlebaum
2008
Elwood M. Isaacs
*F. M. Lumbard
Kenneth D. Buckley
*Deceased
1993
2011
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
*Deceased
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Roy Clark
1993
GRAND SECRETARIES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND CHAPTERS OF ROYAL
ARCH MASONS 2012-2013
GRAND
JURISDICTION
SECRETARY
Alabama
Hiram O. Williams, Jr.
P.O. Box 10033
Birmingham, AL 35210
GRAND REP
IN OKLAHOMA
Bobby L. Carter
PO Box 326
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Alaska
David A. Hunt
P.O. Box 100641
Anchorage, AK 9951
Jon J. Giddings
1403 E. 9th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447
George Watt
P.O. Box 100175
Anchorage, AK
99510
Alberta
Marvyn Rogers
PO Box 1124
Athabasca, Alta, Canada
T9S 2A9
Newell K. Barker
5620 East Place
Bartlesville, OK 74006
William C. Johnstone
9808 Austin Rd, SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2J 0Z2
Argentina
Miguel Bogado
Presidente Peron 1242
10380 Capital Federal
Argentina
Arizona
Kenneth W. Smith
9301 East 26th St.
Tucson, AZ 85710
Arkansas
Royce H. Taylor
P.O. Box 1207
Pine Bluff, AR 71613
Austria
Helmut Ramberger
Rauhensteingasse 3
A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Belgium
Klaus Greitmann
265 Rue Royale
B-1030 Brussels, Belgium
Brazil
Paulo Roberto Curi
Rua Sao Vicente, 127-Tijuca
20260-140 Rio de Janiero RJ, Brazil
Ed Wilson
Earl L. Berryman, Jr.
35188 Spencer St
5015 S. Berryman Rd.
Abbotsford, B.C.
OKC, OK 73150
V3G 2E3
British
Columbia
and Yukon
California
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Kenneth G. Hope
GRAND REP
OTHER JURISDICTION
Joseph D. Owen
6400 Stonemill Run
Mobile, AL 36695
George Saruba
Glenn H. Kinsley
700 S. Laird St.
Mooreland, OK 73852
Oscar D. Sims
P.O. Box 851
Sierra Vista, AZ
85636
Jerry Whorton
272 Shangra-La
Russellville, AR
72802
James E. Smyrl
1021 N. Washington Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
David J. Williams
Brian A. Richman
1279 Brand St.
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 5C4
Charles Swedblom
801 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA
90813
PO Box 1207
Colbert, OK 74733
Colorado
James E. Erickson
10353 2150 Rd
Austin, CO 81410
E. David Snyder
3151 W. North Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601
George E. West
1000 South Oak St.
Cortez, CO 81321
Connecticut
Charles B. Fowler, Jr.
525 Stillwater
Windsor, CT 06095
Donald R. Chance
1005 20th Ave.
Miami, OK 74354
Robert A. Colbourn
19 Frost Dr.
North Haven, CT 06473
Delaware
Franklin R. Townsend
905 Bradley Dr..
Wilmington, DE 19808
Gary A. Odendahl
338744 E. 840 Rd.
Carney, OK 74832
Franklin R. Townsend
905 Bradley Dr.
Wilmington, DE 19808
District of
Columbia
Howard F. Coleman
10364 Cedar Hill Lane
King George, VA 22485
David A. Ray
Maurice R. Minner, Jr.
11921 Maple Valley Dr
4907 Wheeler Rd.
OKC, OK 74801
Oxen Hill, MD 20745
England
James Daniel
Does not commission
60 Great Queen St.
representatives.
London, England WC2B 5AZ
Finland
Antti Piirto
Kasarmikatu 16D
FIN-00130 Helsinki,
Finland
Patrick D. Couch
215 W. 16th St.
Owasso, OK 74055
Florida
Dencil Smith
PO Box 180428
Tallahassee, FL 32318
Kenneth D. Buckley
P.O. Box 656
Beggs, OK 74421
C. Allen Pattison
Menendez Dr. 605
Venice, FL 33595
France
Jean-Pierre Pilorge
12 Rue Christine de Piasn
75017 Paris, France
Jon J. Giddings
1403 E. 9th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447
R. Young
12 Rue du Mail
Paris, France
Georgia
Wade C. Smith
811 Mulberry St.
Macon, GA 31201
Van Melder
128 Ato Road
Milledgeville, GA
31061
Germany
Alister Boyd
Greece
Carsten Rinne
Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Str.
11 Wilhermsdorf, Ger 91452
George Biniaris
Garry D. Odom
Freemason's Hall
7000 S. Villa
19 Acharnon St
OKC, OK 73159
G-10438 Athens, Greece
Hawaii
Gerhart W. Walch
64
P.O. Box 605
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Does not commission
representatives.
Juha Viitala
Maaherrankatu 9 B
FI-53100 Lappeenranta,
Finland
Nicolaos Savropoulos
2 Kiou St.
G-11364 Athens,
Greece
George N. Kahopea, Sr.
1227 Makiki St..
Honolulu, HI 96814
Idaho
James L. Curtis
4170 N. Shamrock Ave.
Boise, ID 83713
Illinois
Richard E. Yena
837 Forest Rd.
La Grange, IL 60526
India
S. Krishnan
Freemason's Hall
Janpath, P.O. Box 681
New Delhi 110-001, India
H. Wade Turner
7009 Lakepointe
OKC, OK 73116
Indiana
Richard A. Lochner
1635 N. US Hwy 35
Knox, IN 46534
Lewis Hullum
Mark A. Kester, Sr.
10 Dennis St.
2712 N. 11th St.
Shawnee, OK 74802 Terre Haute, IN
Iowa
Robert J. Seiler
812 14th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
Troy E. Shipman
William R. Kauten
205 W. Blair
2219 Downing Ave.
Coalgate, OK 74538 Waterloo, IA 50701-6056
Ireland
D. Barry Lyons
Freemason's Hall
17 Molesworth St.
Dublin 2, Ireland
Israel
Eitan Ayalon
P.O. Box 33698
Tel Aviv, Israel 61336
Italy
Carlo De Rysky
Vaile Libertaa 4A
1-27100 Pravia, Italy
Kansas
Wayne H. Roff
P.O. Box 1217
Topeka, KS 66601-1217
John J. Petrik
126 W. Sunset Dr.
Medford, OK 73759
Orville E. Wesseler
1742 N. Sabin
Wichita, KS 62212
Kentucky
William G. Hinton
P.O. Box 695
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Kenneth Lowmiller
1114 Lake St.
Lawton, OK 73501
Jimmy Lones
1028 Lambert Road
Scottsville, KY 442164
Louisiana
Timothy J. Riley
117 Beckham’s Camp Rd
Ringgold, LA 71068
Maine
Robert D. Chaput
29 Hillside Dr.
65
Eugene Smith
James T. Bunce
2020 N. Ione St.
P.O. Box 890
Shawnee, OK 74804 Cascade, ID 83611-0890
Paul E. Ellis
622 Elm St.
Deerfield, IL 60015
B.C. Ray
Shambhu Naph Pandit St.
Calcutta, India 700020
Kenneth T. Brislane
1C Wellesley Ct.
Clancy's Strand-Ennis Rd.
Limerick, Ireland
L. Erik Stuckey
Robert Mannheimer
703 W. 35th Pl.
P.O. Box 862
Sand Springs, OK 74063 Kiryat Motzkin, Israel
26119
Glouanna Smojur
Edward W. Hart
Carle L. Jackson
746 N. Willow Rd.
4116 Hillmont Dr.
Sand Springs, OK 74063 Baton Rouge, LA 70814
John Nomleggi
43 Mt. Kineo Rd.
Hampden, ME 04444
Kennebunkport, ME
04046
Manitoba,
Canada
James A. Barratt
113-2145 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3T 5S9, Canada
Donald G. Jones
700 NE 122nd St #4604
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Dave English
18 Hammond Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3R 1M1, Canada
Maryland
Vernon H. Huebschman
1 Playfield Street
Baltimore, MD 21222
Larry D. Horton
1421 Minnesota Ave.
Chickasha, OK 73018
Donald J. Hawkins
521 Manor Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
Massachusetts & Robert C. Corr
Rhode Island 186 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02111
Michael E. Hampton
277 Village St
Medway, MA 02053
Wayne W. Anderson
14 Willow St.
Gloucester, MA
01930
Mexico (US) Eduardo Velasco Briceneo
Ave. La Paz 2530
C.P. 4100
Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
William D. Williams
2221 Hummingbird Ln
Edmond, OK 73034
Jorge Luis Garcia
Mexico (GC)
Luis Josue Aquino
Av. Insurgentes Sur 319-104
Mexico D.F., C.P. 06100
Michigan
Robert E. Cooper
233 E Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ronald J. Chambers
8301 E. Lansing
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
John Hoyt
461 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050
Minnesota
Dexter C. Pehle
P.O. Box 11
Virginia, MN 55792
O. Ray Harrington
6710 NW 29th St.
Bethany, OK 73008
Lewis D. Seely
01 W. Locust St.
St. Peter, MN 56082
Mississippi
Micky P. McMahan
P.O. Box 1030
Meridian, MS 39302-1030
Donnie G. Higginbotham
13447 CR 1560
Ada, OK 74820
Edward G. Holland
507 S. Court St.
Ellisville, MS 39437
Missouri
Russell Hanson
105 S Williams St
Fayette, MO 65248
Ronald L. Carr
3001 El Camino
Ponca City, OK 74601
Marvin Painter
2109 Bear Creek Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
Monaco
Bernard Saglia
Saint Andre Plaza
20 Boulevard de Suisse
98000 Monaco
Montana
Bradford L. Huffman
PO Box 824
Conrad, MT 59425
Kish L. Thomas
2430 NW 47th St.
OKC, OK 73112
Vernon A. Nenetz
408 S. Illinois
Conrad, MT 59425
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Nebraska
Bruce T. Anderson
PO Box 22988
Lincoln, NE 68542
Steven C. Smith, I
215 Heavenly Drive
Omaha, NE 68134
Netherlands
Peter G. Kok
Robert E. Goode
Ordesecretariaat HKG
4705 E. Frank Phillips Blvd.
Postbus 11525
Bartlesville, OK 74006
2502 AM den Haag, Netherlands
A.E. Dodokvanhell
Nevada
Russell M. Wilde
2321 Meadowbrook Ln.
Carson City, NV 89701
G. Michael Urso
1301 S. 7th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Bradley S. Rickelman
5216 W. 2nd Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074+
Newfoundland &
Gordon J. Abbott
Gary A. Davis
Labrador, Canada PO Box 290, RR #1
620 W. Cherry
Burin, NF & Lab A0E 1E0 Drumright, OK 74030
Lawrence Bentley
38 Empire Avenue
Stephenville, NF A2N
1X5
New Brunswick, Michael Crofts
Canada
217 Carrington Lane
Fredericton, NB E3A 5R6
Robert G. Davis
P.O. Box 70
Guthrie, OK 73044-0070
Ambry G. Newman
365 Skyline Ave.
Mitamichi, NB, W1V
Canada
New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan
P.O. Box 621
Littleton, NH 03561
Joe R. Manning, Jr.
P.O. Box 8
Cushing, OK 74023
Leonard S. Sousa
1198 Goffstown Rd.
Manchester, NH
New Jersey
Emil P. Busko
10 Woodmill Drive
Clementon, NJ 08021
Steve Singleton
4908 Loper Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
Alvin L. Zach
8 Lisa Ct.
E. Brunswick, NJ
08816
New Mexico
Paul A. Brehm
Glenn Tuttle
P.O. Box 25004
RR 3, Box 678
Albuquerque, NM 87125 Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Jesse O. Martindale
1300 Camino del Sol
Farmington, NM
87401
New South Wales, Ezra Ron Duckworth Michael A. Davis
Australia
Box 134
P.O. Box 15
Petersham NSW2049
Drumright, OK 74030
Richard F. Bell
51 Carandotta St.
Mayfield West 2304 N
Southwest Australia
New York
E. William Whittaker
5088 W. Bluff Drive
Bluff Point, NY 14478
James W. Hemstrought, Jr. William D. Bowie, Jr.
New York Masonic Home 37807 Highway 9
2150 Bleecher St.
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Utica, NY 13501
New Zealand Michael D. Reid
P.O. Box 34-974
Birkenhead, Auckland
1310, New Zealand
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Marshall M. Clayton
3509 University
Muskogee, OK 74403
H.L. Allen
35 Walsh St.
Reefton, New Zealand
North Carolina Robert A. Schafer
P.O. Box 17212
Raleigh, NC 27619
Charles L. Stuckey
132 Road Runner Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74604
Ray Norris
312 Woodland Trail
Hendersonville, NC
28739
North Dakota Merle L. Huhner
1405 3d St.
Fargo, ND 58102-2743
Robert O. Tupper
315 W. Washington
Purcell, OK 73080
Clifford A. Cranna
Nova Scotia,
Canada
Frederick W. Richard
R.R. #1, Belmont
Nova Scotia BOM 1C0
Canada
Michael G. Aston
RR 2, Box 91
Coweta, OK 74429
Ohio
Dale G. Ray, Jr.
Ralph K. Harris
Alexander Commons STE401 513 S. Fairfax
564 W Tuscarawas Ave
Skiatook, OK 74070
Barberton, OH 44203
Curtis M. Jackson
5088 Dalmeny Ct.
Columbus, OH
43220
Oregon
Dalvin L. Hollaway
Timothy P. Israel
P.O. Box 767
2018 W. 7th Pl.
Canyonville, OR 97417-0767 Elk City, OK 73644
Thomas L. Crowder
Panama
Alberto Lalo
Robert T. Shipe
P.O. Box 0831-1545
5108 SE 47th St.
Panama City, Rep. Of Panama OKC, OK 73135
James E. Cook
PSC 02, Box 3233
APO AA 34002
Timothy R. Outerbridge
Box 861
Westville B0K 2A0, NS,
Pennsylvania Gary M. Gehringer
1 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Matthew D. McGee
228 Westbury
Ponca City, OK 74601
George W. Young
401 Smith Rd
Bath, PA 18014
Philippines
Isaac F. Arribas, Jr.
Plaridel Masonic Temple
1440 San Marcelino St.
Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Herman J. Jack
4108 N. Aydelotte
Shawnee, OK 74804
Felix T. Ng
1568 Mayhaligue St.
Sta. Cruz, Manila,
Philippines
Portugal
Luis Trindad Santos
Rua Joao Saraiva N.34-1
1700-250 Lisboa, Portugal
Earl L. Berryman, Jr.
5015 S. Berryman Rd.
OKC, OK 73150
Jose Salgado Braz
Av. Duque d’ Avila 8 2 - D
1000 Lisboa, Portugal
Quebec, Canada Charles Andre Braun
Neal D. Leach
2295 St. Mark St. Rm404B 643 N. Market
Montreal, Quebec H3H 2G9 Shawnee, OK 74801
Charles D. McCormick
Queensland, John F. Frank
Australia
PO Box 10272
Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia 4000
Donald H. Long
100 Vale St.
Moorooka OLD 4105
68
Rhode Island & John A. Larson III
Providence
97 Howard Ln
Plantations
N. Scituate, RI 02857
Romania
John E. King
1128 N. Lee
Altus, OK 73521
James M. Fogarty
178 Haverhill Ave.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Traian Popescu
152, Stirbei Voda St.
26B Bldg, 8th floor Ste 23
1st District,Bucharest, Romania
Saskatchewan, Mike Petty
Canada
R.R. #3, Box 84
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7K 3J6
Scotland
Grahame J. Smith
23 St. John St.
Edinburgh EH8 8DG
Scotland
William F. Leipert
279 Duffield St.
Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H
Kenneth L. Lowmiller
1114 Lake
Lawton, OK 73501
South Australia Max Atkinson
David Hoard
P.O. Box 19 Rundle Mall
P.O. Box 245
Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Sterling, OK 73567
South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris
P.O. Box 7463
Columbia, SC 29202-7463
Elwood M. Isaacs
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
South Dakota Roger H. Hansen
900 E. 35th St.
Souix Falls, SD 57105
George MacLeod
7 Fraser Rd.
Dingwall IV 19,
Scotland
John E. Acland
14 Church Street
Tea Tree Gully SA 5091
Phillip G. Russell
4746 Landridge Dr.
Charleston, SC 2940
Donald R. Salmon
201 E. Liberty
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
P.O. Box 7204
5001 Judy Dr.
CH-3001 Bene 2, Switzerland Del City, OK 73115
Max Rosen
Tennessee
Rick Hoover
PO Box 332748
Nashville, TN 37203
John D. Miller, Jr.
1630 S. 101st E. Ave.
Owasso, OK 74055
Johnny Lee Byrd
2602 Crestwood Rd.
Nashville, TN 37214
Texas
Orville L. O’Neill
P.O. Box 296
Waco, TX 76703-0296
Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr.
807 N. Hobson
Shawnee, OK 74801
Eldon L. Brooks
P.O. Box 296
Waco, TX 76703
69
Togo
Herve Eric Awide Pana
Domaine des Macons Quarttier
Djidole Boitee Postale: 106
Lome Togo
Utah
Owen C. Orton
Daniel Christopher
4220 S. 4900 West
7751 South S
West Valley, UT 84120-4823 Ponca City, OK 74601
John L. Elwell, Jr.
4380 S. 5100 West
Hooper, UT 84315
Venezuela
Neptail Boyer
P.O. Box 751
Valencia, Venezuela
Julio Serrano Keisten
Vermont
Bruce R. Howard
17 Tuttle Meadow Drive
Rutland, VT 05701
Victoria,
Australia
John C. Williams
300 Albert St.
East Melbourne 3002
Victoria, Australia
Virginia
Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr.
William A. Nation
11010 Cross Club Court
1309 Lakecrest Dr.
Providence Forge, VA 23140 Norman, OK 73071
Charles Edwin Cave
301 Spruce St.
Mt. Carmel, TN 37645
Washington
Jeff Bartow
PO Box 1539.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
John L. Logan
13913 Kirkland Ridge
Edmond, OK 73013
Ross Brabley Othus
17514 SE 302nd St
Kent, WA 98042
Western
Australia
Basil J. Green
PO Box 405
Victoria Park 6979,
Western Australia
A. Dean Monroe
227 Glenna Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76901
Norman Barry Carter
414 Lewington Gardens
Bibra Lake 6153,
Western Australia
West Virginia Gregory A. Riley, Sr.
427 West Pike St.
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Bartis M. Kent
800 N. 45th St. West
Muskogee, OK 74401
Arthur J. Davison
RR 2, Box 530
Elkins, WV 26214
Wisconsin
Edward J. Mitchell
36275 Sunset Dr
Dousman, WI 53118
Robert R. Rolseth
7818 N. 154th E. Ave.
Owasso, OK 74055
Eugene R. Kuhnwald
1870 Elm Drive
Friendship, WI 53934
Wyoming
Kenneth M. Badget
PO Box 653
Cowley, WY 82420
70
Aix B. Harrison
2201 Brentwood Pkwy
Madison, WI 53704
Wendell H. Chaffee
53 Sunset Dr.
Burlington, VT 05401
Robert A. Ross
RMB 7510
Terang 3264, Australia
Stanley N. McIrvin
P.O. Box 1249
Casper, WY 82602
2013 DIRECTORY OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS OF OKLAHOMA
NO. NAME & LOCATION
1
3
HIGH PRIEST
INDIAN
Johnny D. Allford
2d & Adams
McAlester 74501
918-423-6360
MUSKOGEE
Marshal Clayton
121 S. 6th St.
Muskogee 74402
918-682-0251
SECRETARY MEETING DAY
Monte Gene Hendrix 4th Monday
P.O. Box 3335
McAlester 74502-3335
(H)918-423-6249
Harvey Johnson, Jr.
PO Box 1037
Muskogee 74402
(H)918-683-5616
CHARTER
21 Feb 1878
3rd Wed
6:00 p.m.
6 Nov 1890
6
GUTHRIE
Lester A. Cowan, Jr. Tommy M. Johnston
1419 N. Walnut
2808 Ashe Brooke Place
Guthrie 73044
Edmond 73034
(H)405-341-1081
7
CYRUS
Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant
2935 W. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City 73112
405-755-0036
11
ARDMORE
Lester Stewart
1032 Cherry
Ardmore 73401
580-223-239
14
STILLWATER Christopher Forster Gary Odendahl
322 W. Miller
338744 E. 840 Rd.
Stillwater 74074
Camey 74832
405-372-7520
405-865-3036
24
NORMAN
1700 N. Porter
Norman 73071
405-321-7310
25
OLIVET
Jeffery McClellan
1200 W. Grand
Ponca City 74601
James E. Halbrook
2nd Tuesday 3 Sep 1928
1602 E. Woodland Rd.
Ponca City 74604
(H)580-762-8955
28
TEXOMA
Harold R. Anders
103 S. Burney St.
Colbert, OK 74733
Mike Echols
100 Oak St.
Cartwright, OK 74731
580-760--0203
71
Bryan L. Hensly
2nd Thurs 6 Nov 1890
2d & 4th Weds
John Carter
2d Monday
P.O. Box 14
Ardmore 73402-0014
(H)580-795-4684
9 Sep 1890
10 Aug 1893
2d & 4th Wed
10 Aug 1895
2nd Thurs
26-Sep-1928
Daniel Hanttula
1309 Lakecrest Dr.
Norman 73071
(H)405-329-2968
4th Thurs
23 Apr 2010
39
OKMULGEE
Rex Lee Hastey
114 N. Grand
Okmulgee 74447
918-756-4179
Jon Giddings
2ndTuesday 12-Apr-1904
P.O. Box 1340
Okmulgee 74447-1340
44
LAWTON
702 SW C St.
Lawton 73505
580-353-4606
Michael Zura
1st Tuesday
4805 NW Williams
Lawton, OK 73505
580-248-8708
50
ELK CITY
Timothy P. Israel
102½ N. Jefferson
Elk City 73644
580-225-0484
52
TULSA
5925 E. 9th
Tulsa 74112
55
BARTLESVILLE Jack Fleharty
610 NE Washington Blvd.
Bartlesville 74006-8722
918-331-3831
Robert Goode
3rd Thursdays 16-Apr-1907
610 N.E. Washington Blvd
Bartlesville 74006
(H)918-333-3703
60
ALTUS
Guy A. Brigman
1120 N. Hudson
Altus 73521
580-482-5301
Bobby L. Laws
1202 N. Hudson
Altus 73521
(H)580-482-1336
(C)580-471-3105
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WOODWARD Glenn H. Kinsley
819½ Main St.
Woodward 73801
580-256-5240
Donald H. Whitman 4th Thurs(Jan-Oct)16-Apr-1912
RR 2 Box 6750
2nd Thurs(Nov-Dec)
Vici 73859
7:30 p.m.
580-273-4442
81
CIMARRON VALLEY Richard Dunaway Gary A. Davis
3rd Wed
212 N. Ohio
P.O. Box 15
Drumright 74030
Drumright 74030-0015
918-352-4622
(H)918-352-2382
(O)918-352-4622
Robert D. King
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Ronald F. Sloan
1st & 3rd Tues
P.O. Box 671
Elk City 73648-0671
580-225-0484
James R. Taylor, Jr. Craig Bowman
3rd Monday
812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m.
Owasso 74055
(C)918-706-0686
101 CAPITOL HILL E. Victor Naso
14 N. Key Blvd.
Midwest City 73110
405-732-2034
18-Apr-1905
9-Apr-1906
27-Apr-1907
1st Thursday
Robert Cundiff
3rd Friday
516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 p.m.
Del City 73145
(H)405-670-4258
9 Apr-2005
17-Apr-1917
3-Apr-1957
103 Veritas
Robert C. Finch
Norman Lodge No.38
1700 N. Porter
Norman, OK
73
Daniel D. Hantulla Quarty 3rd Wed 23-Apr-2010
2013 Hallbrooke Dr. 1st Month Qtr
Norman, OK 73071 7:00 p.m.
405-321-6538
THE GRAND COUNCIL
OF
CRYPTIC MASONS
OF
OKLAHOMA
119th Annual Assembly
Held in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 26, 2013
A.Dep. 3013
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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013
William Pearce (22)
27552 E. 128th St.
Coweta, OK 74429
918-486-2730(H) 918-346-3116
E-mail: bmpearce@cox.net
Mary
MI Grand Master
John L. Logan (52)
13913 Kirkland Ridge
Edmond, OK 73013-7080
405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O)
E-mail: jllogan33 @gmail.com
Diane
RI Deputy Grand Master
Marvin Chamberlin (3)
Rt 6, Box 457
Eufaula, OK 74432
918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C)
E-mail: marwanda2@hotmail.com
Wanda
RI Grand P.C.W.
Elwood M. Isaacs (41)
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
E-mail: isaacsOK@sbcglobal.net
Linda
RI Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (44)
Nellie
PO Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX)
E-mail: grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
RI Grand Recorder
Larry D. White (22)
4943 E. 27th St
Tulsa OK 74114
918-232-3276 (C)
E-mail: lwhite@ionet.net
RI Grand Captain of the
Guard
Charles A. Downing (2)
2910 N. 11th St W.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-682-7459 (H) 918-869-7890 (C)
E-mail: cmdowning@suddenlink.net
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Mary
Illustrious Grand Conductor of
Council
John E. King (33)
1128 N. Lee
Altus, OK 73521
580-477-0892 (H) 580-471-0636 (C)
E-mail: jek41@sbcglobal.net
Vicki
Illustrious Grand Steward
Dan Hanttula (27)
2013 Hallbrooke Dr.
Norman, OK 73071
405-321-6538 (H)
E-mail: danh@semperaptus.com
Nancy
Illustrious Grand Marshall
Harvey C. Johnson (2)
6200 E. 105th St. N.
Wagoner, OK 74467-7948
918-683-5616 (H)
E-mail: hand7657@aol.com
Troy E. Shipman (3)
205 Blair Ave.
Coalgate, OK 74538-1807
580-320-5132 (H)
E-mail: shipcrew@yahoo.com
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Illustrious Grand Sentinel
Angela
Illustrious Grand Chaplain
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 19631967. 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
2018 W. 7th Pl.
Elk City, OK 73644
580-225-5080
DISTRICT NO. 2
William L. McClendon
613 W. Bradford Ave.
Altus, OK 73521
580-482-8873
DISTRICT NO. 3
Steve O. Singleton
4908 Loper Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-372-3356
DISTRICT NO. 4
Robert D. Cundiff
516 Leslie Dr
Del City, OK 73115
405-670-4258
Guymon Council No. 51
Woodward Council No. 52
Elk City Council No. 25
Lawton Council No.21
Altus Council No. 33
Norman Council No. 27
Alpha Council No. 18
Capitol Hill Council No.59
DISTRICT NO. 5
E. David Snyder
3151 W. North Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-762-7888
Stillwater Council No. 50
Cimarron Valley No. 44
Guthrie Council No. 48
DISTRICT NO. 6
James R. Taylor, Jr.
128 W. 135th Pl. N.
Skiatook, OK 74070
918-630-9523
Okmulgee Council No. 17
Muskogee Council No. 2
Tulsa Council No. 22
DISTRICT NO. 7
Jim Mahan
13506 W. 155th Pl. N.
Skiatook, OK 74070
918-396-7434
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Bernard Council No. 43
Bartlesville Council No. 41
DISTRICT NO. 8
Donnie G. Higginbotham
13447 CR 1560
Ada, OK 74820
580-399-5320
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Union Council No. 3
Ardmore Council No. 11
DISTRICT DEPUTIES AT LARGE
John King
1128 N. Lee
Altus, OK 73521
580-477-0892
James E. Smyrl
1021 N. Washington Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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 (918-2460021)
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 (918-2460021)
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 (918-2460021)
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 (405-4780451)
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 (405-4273388)
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 (405478-0451)
York Rite Masonic Temple Corporation
2012 - Kish L. Thomas
2013 - Charles L. Stuckey
2014 - Bobby L. Carter
President – Kenneth D. Buckley
Secretary – Gary A. Davis
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 (918-3489654)
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)
guy.brigman@gmail.com
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:
guy.brigman@gmail.com
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
OF
THE GRAND COUNCIL
OF
CRYPTIC MASONS
OF OKLAHOMA
At Its
119th Annual Assembly
Held In
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
APRIL 26, 2013
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
April 26, 2013
There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the OneHundred 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
Bobby L. Carter
Elwood M. Isaacs
1994-95
2002-03
2003-04
Donald G. Jones
Charles L. Stuckey
E. David Snyder
Andrew B. Palmer
2004-05
2005-06
2008-09
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
Ardmore Council No. 11
Lawton Council No. 21
Elk City Council No. 25
Altus Council No. 33
Guthrie Council No. 48
Woodward Council No. 52
Union Council No. 3
Alpha Council No. 18
Tulsa Council No. 22
Norman Council No. 37
Cimarron Valley Council No. 44
Stillwater Council No. 50
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 15 th, 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
New Jersey- Richard G. Dobbins, Sr.
Kentucky- James V. Jones
Wisconsin- Douglas B. Hoffman
Virginia- Roger E. Cundiff
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
Feb 18
Mar 09
Apr 09
Apr 13
Apr 20
Apr 25
York Rite Field Day at Lodge No. 36 in OKC
Finance Committee Meeting at Drumright Lodge
York Rite Quarterly Meeting at Lodge No. 36 OKC
Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion
McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion
Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion
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
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$71,925.04
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$5,427.75
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
VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34%
6093.32
5,200.00
Windstream Corp, (WIN), 400 sh, avg yield 12.07%
5185.86
3,312.00
Avg yield 7.29%
Corporate Bonds:
36,729.90
35683.46
Cost
Bell Atlantic debs, 8,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%)
7980.00
8,650.64
8,650.64
10542.43
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
MFS Intermediate Inc, (MIN), 400 sh, avg yield 8.21%
2691.59
2,576.00
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%
20,471.68
17577.78
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%
3,078.26
2883.26
Total General Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012
$74,358.23
Net Gain/Loss in Account Value for the year 2012
$2,433.19
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
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$75,854.30
$6,663.93
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
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
I Shares, (PFF), 175 sh, avg yield 6.01%
6964.19
6,933.50
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
VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 300 sh, avg yield 9.34%
8971.45
7,800.00
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%
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52340.68
52,259.37
Corporate Bonds:
Cost
GTE Calif Debs, 7,000 sh, yield 5.68%, (5.68%)
6886.25
Avg yield 5.68%
Mutual Funds:
8,316.49
8,316.49
6886.25
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
14,738.44
15021.40
Preferredes/Fixed Rate Secruties:
Cost
2571.00
US Cellular, yield 6.30%, (6.95%)
Avg yield 6.31%
2,753.00
2,753.00
2571.00
Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012
$84,731.23
Net Gain/Loss Account Value for the year 20112
$8,876.93
11.7%
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
$5,668.07
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
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
$3,186.23
$0.00
Div/Int to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012
$0.00
Total Members as of 12/31/2012
713
New members gained in 2012
7
Grand Total of Grand Council Investments:
1/1/2012
12/31/2012
% Increase
$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%
$159,089.46 $11,310.12
7.7%
Grand Council Total Investments
$147,779.34
11,310.12
91
Gain
Total General Fund Account Value
Total Perpetual Members Grand Council, CM of Oklahoma
As of 12/31/2012
New
Members
Name
Altus No. 33
Total
Total
in 2012 Members Dead Living
2
Total
Total
Investment
Dues
* To Grand To Grand
Interest
Council
Distributed * Deceased
Total to
Council
Grand
Living
Council
*
To Local
To Local
Council
Council
Local
Living
Councils
* Deceased
Total to
23
2
21
4,965.00
331.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
28
13
15
3,760.00
250.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
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
Alpha (OKC), No. 18
Ardmore, No. 11
1
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
33
12
21
2,397.50
159.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Woodward, No. 52
*
18
7
713
254
459
88,808.34
5,739.18
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
Gains:
 Greeted
 Admissions
 Reinstatements
 Adjustments
Total Gains
1391
55
13
10
__ 0
78
Losses:




Deaths
Suspensions/Withdrawals
Demitted
Adjustments
Total Losses
Membership: 31 December 2012
Net Membership Loss:
41
46
11
__ 6
104
1,365
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:
Per Capita
Perpetual Members
Fees
Rituals, codes, & regulations
Interest/Investments
Miscellaneous
Total
Budget 12
$7,492.00
$0.00
$300.00
$200.00
$3,645.00
$150.00
$11,787.00
Actual 12
$7,163.00
$0.00
$305.00
$149.00
$3,645.00
$60.00
$11,322.00
Variation
($329.00)
$0.00
$5.00
($51.00)
$0.00
($90.00)
($465.00)
Expenditures:
Salary-Grand Recorder
Payroll Taxes
Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance
CMMRF
Per Capita - General Grand Council
DeMolay Contribution
Rent/Utilities
Telephone/Computer
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Maintenance Agreement
Office & Equipment Repair Account
Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel
Triennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Expenses
$4,500.00
$395.00
$1,250.00
$1,384.00
$1,384.00
$300.00
$1,300.00
$550.00
$200.00
$700.00
$300.00
$86.00
$400.00
$200.00
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$250.00
$50.00
$100.00
$13,649.00
$4,500.00
$396.38
$1,236.00
$1,017.00
$1,348.00
$300.00
$1,266.00
$648.00
$218.00
$228.00
$251.00
$86.00
$256.00
$115.00
$66.00
$0.00
$0.00
$171.00
$230.00
$50.00
$54.00
$12,436.38
$0.00
($1.38)
$14.00
$367.00
$36.00
$0.00
$34.00
($98.00)
($18.00)
$472.00
$49.00
$0.00
$144.00
$85.00
$34.00
$0.00
$0.00
$29.00
$20.00
$0.00
$46.00
$1,212.62
Net Income/Loss
($1,862.00)
($1,114.38)
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Estimated Income:
Membership Development Interest
Donations
Total
$840.00
$50.00
$890.00
$682.00
$0.00
$682.00
Estimated Expenses:
Membership Development
Total
$890.00
$0.00
$896.00
($214.00)
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($158.00)
($50.00)
($208.00)
$6.00
CONSTITUENT COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
31 DECEMBER 2012
2011
No.
Name
2 Muskogee
2012
Members Greeted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj S/W or (Loss) Members
90
4
1
1
0
7
5
6
(12)
78
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
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
3 Union
22 Tulsa
95
Net Gain
CONSTITUENT COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
31 DECEMBER 2012 (Continued)
No.
Name
2 Muskogee
P/M
N/P DeMOLAY
P/C
CMMRF
Net
PEM
Amount
P/C
TOTAL
8
2
$17.00
$476.00
$68.00
$561.00
$0.00
$561.00
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
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
3 Union
44 Cimarron Valley
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:
Per Capita
Perpetual Members
Fees
Rituals, codes, & regulations
Interest/Investments
Miscellaneous
Total
Expenditures:
Salary-Grand Recorder
Payroll Taxes
Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance
CMMRF
Per Capita - General Grand Council
DeMolay Contribution
Rent/Utilities
Telephone/Computer
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Maintenance Agreement
Office & Equipment Repair Account
Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel
Triennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Expenses
Net Income/Loss
EST 2013
$7,236.00
$0.00
$300.00
$150.00
$4,998.00
$100.00
$12,784.00
$4,500.00
$395.00
$0.00
$1,355.00
$1,355.00
$300.00
$1,300.00
$600.00
$200.00
$700.00
$400.00
$86.00
$100.00
$0.00
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
$200.00
$250.00
$50.00
$100.00
$12,291.00
$493.00
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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Estimated Income:
Membership Development Interest
Donations
Total
$930.00
$0.00
$930.00
Estimated Expenses:
Membership Development
Total
$930.00
$0.00
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 MW  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)
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 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
McAlester
Tulsa
8
7
3
Fall 2012
Guthrie
McAlester
7
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.
The finances for the 2013 Grand Sessions are as follows:
Pre-Registration Revenue:
Hotel/Meal expenses:
$6,337.00
$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
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)
13913 Kirkland Ridge
Edmond, OK 73013-7080
405-478-0451 (H) 405-348-7500 (O)
E-mail: jllogan33 @gmail.com
Diane
MI Grand Master
Marvin Chamberlin (3)
Rt 6, Box 457
Eufaula, OK 74432
918-689-9349 (H) 918-689-0961 (C)
E-mail: marwanda2@hotmail.com
Wanda
RI Deputy Grand Master
Larry D. White (22)
4943 E. 27th St
Tulsa OK 74114
918-232-3276 (C)
E-mail: lwhite@ionet.net
Elwood M. Isaacs (41)
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
E-mail: isaacsOK@sbcglobal.net
RI Grand P.C.W.
Linda
RI Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (44)
Nellie
PO Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX)
E-mail: grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
RI Grand Recorder
Dan Hanttula (27)
2013 Hallbrooke Dr.
Norman, OK 73071
405-321-6538 (H)
E-mail: danh@semperaptus.com
RI Grand Captain of the
Guard
Nancy
Glenn H. Kinsley (52)
Deborah
711 S. Laird
Mooreland, OK 73852-8937
580-994-5488 (H) 580-471-0236 (C)
E-mail: glenn.kinsley@transcanada.com
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Illustrious Grand Conductor of
Council
Steve O. Singleton (50)
PO Box 1019
Gutjhrie, OK 73044-1019
405-282-2312 (O) 580-471-0636 (C)
E-mail: okmason1@coxinet.net
Janet
Illustrious Grand Steward
Michael C. Zura (21)
4805 NW Williams Ave
Lawton, OK 73505-3248
580-248-8708 (H) 580-583-1209(C)
E-mail: mczura39@gmail.com
Erika
Illustrious Grand Marshall
Harvey C. Johnson (2)
6200 E. 105th St. N.
Wagoner, OK 74467-7948
918-683-5616 (H)
E-mail: hand7657@aol.com
Illustrious Grand Sentinel
William C. Cloud (59)
PO Box 651
Blanchard, OK 73010-0651
405-401-3879 (C)
E-mail: w.cloud9@yahoo.com
Illustrious Grand Chaplain
GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2013-2014
DISTRICT NO. 1
Glenn H. Kinsley
711 S. Laird
Mooreland, OK 73852-8937
580-994-5488(H) 580-515-0090(C)
Elk City Council No. 25
Altus No. 33
Woodward Council No. 52
DISTRICT NO. 2
Steve O. Singleton
PO Box 1019
Guthrie, OK 73044-1019
405-282-3212(O)580-471-0636(C)
Bernard Council No. 43
Cimarron Valley No. 44
Stillwater Council No. 50
DISTRICT NO. 3
Larry D. White
4943 E. 27th St.
Tulsa, OK 74114-4905
918-232-3276(C)
Okmulgee Council No. 17
Tulsa Council No. 22
Bartlesville Council No. 41
DISTRICT NO. 4
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Daniel D. Hanttula
2013 Hallbrooke Dr.
Norman, OK 73071-3923
405-321-6538(H)
Alpha Council No. 18
Norman Council No. 27
Guthrie Council No. 48
Capitol Hill Council No.59
DISTRICT NO. 5
Michael C. Zura
4805 NW Williams Ave.
Lawton, OK 73505-3248
580-248-8708(H) 580-583-1209(C)
Ardmore Council No. 11
Lawton Council No.21
DISTRICT NO. 6
Harvey C. Johnson
6200 E. 105th St. N.
Muskogee, OK 74467-7948
918-683-5616(H) 918-521-2594(C)
Muskogee Council No. 2
Union No. 3
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 (918-2460021)
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 (405-4273388)
Standing Resolution Committee
Investment Advisory Board:
2011-13 Charles L. Stuckey (Chap 25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580762-2804)
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 (918-8534819)
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 (405427-3388)
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 (918-2725239)
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
2014 - Bobby L. Carter
2015 - Kish L. Thomas
President – Kenneth D. Buckley
Secretary – Gary A. Davis
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 (918-3489654)
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 (580762-2804)
District 3 - James E. Smyrl (22) - 1021 N. Washington Ave., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918246-0021)
District 4 - John Turner (27) - 12720 Burr Oak, Newalla, OK 74857 (405District 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)
(guy.brigman@gmail.com
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
*1992
1993
1994
1995
*1996
*1997
112
Gary A. Davis, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
James L. Fisher, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright
Everet Keith Liles, Guthrie Council No. 2, Guthrie
Curtis Gimlin, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Willis L. Emerson, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
1998
1999
2000
*2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
*Deceased
Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City
Nellie N. Davis, 620 W. Cherry St. Drumright, OK 74030
Lanny R. Sander, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward
Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
David E. Brooks, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
Patrick D. Couch, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Jimmey G. McKinney, Guthrie Council No. 22, Guthrie
Ronald Keith Duffield, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
Donnie G. Higginbotham, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Paul T. Currell, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
Stephen Oneal Singleton, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater
Michael Branson, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater
Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City
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
*1976
*1977
*1978
*1979
*1980
*1981
113
F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 1, Ardmore
D. L. “Pat” Patton, Clinton Council No. 49, Clinton
George W. Evans, Circle Council No. 56, Oklahoma City
William Hensley, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
John Willis Steward, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Charles S. Forbes, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
*1982
1983
*1984
*1985
*1986
*1987
1988
*1989
*1990
*1991
*1992
1993
*1994
*1995
1996
*1997
1999
2000
2001
*2002
*2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
*2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Raymond E. Bivert, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater
Orlan R. “Ray” Harrington, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Robert B. Russell, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton
John C. Shanklin, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater
Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Russell J. Long, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha
Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Council No. 452, Woodward
Hilden J. Smith, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Vincent S. Julliano, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City
Michael G. Aston, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Amos G. Robison, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Dewey A. Coldiron, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon
Herbert Louis Niles, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward
T. Smith, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie
Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No.59, Midwest City
Charles F. Moss, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Charles N. Haley, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright
David A. Ray, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Bobby L. Laws, Altus Council No. 33, Altus
Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
James C. Taylor, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City
Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward
Albert A. Alexander, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill No. 59, Midwest City
PAST GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS
*1895-86
*1896-97
*1897-98
*1898-99
*1899-1900
*1900-01
*1901-02
*1902-03
*1903-04
*1904-05
*1905-06
*1906-07
*1907-08
114
Robert W. Hill, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T.
Edmond H. Doyle, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T.
Zachary T. Walrond, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T.
Julius Haas, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T.
John Coyle, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T.
Eugene Hamilton, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T.
Daniel M. Hailey, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T.
Herbert J. Evans, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T.
Joseph S. Murrow, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T.
William L. Eagleton, Norman Council No. 27, Norman, I.T.
William H. Essex, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T.
Charles C. Kneisly, Guthrie Council No. 7, Guthrie, I.T.
Robert Y. Morrison, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T.
*1908-09
*1909-10
*1910-11
*1911-12
*1912-13
*1913-14
*1914-15
*1915-16
*1916-17
*1917-18
*1918-19
*1919-20
*1920-21
*1921-22
*1922-23
*1923-24
*1924-25
*1925-26
*1926-27
*1927-28
*1928-29
*1929-30
*1930-31
*1931-32
*1932-33
*1933-34
*1934-35
*1935-36
*1936-37
*1937-38
*1938-39
*1939-40
*1940-41
*1941-42
*1942-43
*1943-44
*1944-45
*1945-46
*1946-47
*1947-48
*1948-49
*1949-50
*1950-51
*1951-52
*1952-53
*1953-54
115
Robert H. Henry, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore, OK
James A. Scott, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee
Thomas J. Sexton, Durant Council No. 12, Durant
Jabez H. Mann, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Isham H. G. Hulme, Weatherford Council No. 15, Weatherford
John A. Gillis, Frederick Council No. 14, Frederick
Christopher Springer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Richard M. Thorp, Eldorado Council No. 19, Eldorado
Frederick H. Smith, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee
William J. Schaefer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Charles W. Tedrowe, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity
Sydnor H. Lester, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Charles E. Creager, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee
Robert Hodgson, Altus Council No. 33, Altus
Edward P. Gallup, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Edson A. MacMillan, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Bert D. Ashbrook, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno
John A. Walker, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
William Noble, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Rupert J. Daugherty, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Daniel W. Swaffar, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Thomas B. Frensley, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore
Clarence Brain, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Layton S. Chilcutt, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Fred R. Kirby, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
George E. Dole, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Leslie H. Swan, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Ed M.Washington, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Thomas J. Wells, Enid Council No. 34, Enid
Wilbur P. Lee, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Robert H. Phinney, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee
Richard E. Newhouse, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Walter M. Rainey, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo
Charles G. Wattson, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno
Haywood H. Skaggs, Enid Council No. 34, Enid
William C. Allison, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Oliver B. Miller, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Seth L. Mapes, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Glenn B. Young, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Wayne Wheelock, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
William E. Crowe, Enid Council No. 34, Enid
William H. Powell, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Ben F. Frohock, Goodsend Council No. 46, Blackwell
A. E. Anderson, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity
Fridtiof M. Lumbard, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee
Robert H. Jelley, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton
*1954-55
*1955-56
*1956-57
*1957-58
*1958-59
*1959-60
*1960-61
*1961-62
*1962-63
*1963-64
*1964-65
*1965-66
*1966-67
*1967-68
*1968-69
*1969-70
*1970-71
*1971-72
*1972-73
*1973-74
*1974-75
*1975-76
*1976-77
*1977-78
*1978-79
*1979-80
1980-81
*1981-82
*1982-83
*1983-84
*1984-85
*1985-86
1986-87
*1987-88
*1988-89
*1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
*1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
*1996-97
1997-98
*1998-99
1999-00
116
Carl F. Hansen, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo
George G. Duff, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
Austin R. Stough, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Ferrel B. Morrow, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart
W. King Larimore, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha
George W. Wright, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon
John H. White, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Thomas L. Townley, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Luther M. Deatherage, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
O. Kenneth Taylor, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee
John C. Barnard, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie
Percy G. Howes, Murrow Council No. 55, Atoka
Kenneth M. Blakley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward
Robert H. Bibb, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Lorenzo S. Eales, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart
Seymour B. Ingerson, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Robert E. Fielden, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
D. L. Cooley, capitol Hill Council No. 59, Oklahoma City
Loren L. Jones, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie
John T. West, Ada Council No. 10, Ada
Herbert O. Nelson, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart
Eugene Fields, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Charles H. Warner, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore
Neal D. Leech, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Walter L. Harmon, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater
L. D. Clark, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Carl Burrows, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart
Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore
George A. Hill, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
William A. Nation, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Donald M. Keiser, Lawton Council No.21, Lawton
C. W. Epperson, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
William R. Hudson, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
J. O. Rust, Jr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
John J. Petrik, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Lewis A. Hullum, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Joseph M. Lusk, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Bill B. Perkins, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
Earl L. Berryman, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City
Rex L. Bowen, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright
Glenn Tuttle, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
2000-01
*2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-00
*2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
*Deceased
Monte G. Hendrix, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Gary D. Rodriquez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman
Bobby L. Carter, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Donald G. Jones, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Charles L. Stuckey, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
William D. Bowie, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee
E. David Snyder, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City
Jim W. Mahan, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville
Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester
Andrew B. Palmer, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
William H. Pearce, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa
GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA — 2013-2014
JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER
GRAND REP IN OK GRAND REP OTHER
JURISDICTION
Alabama
Hiram O. Williams
P.O. Box 100333
Birmingham, AL 35210
I. Dwayne Dixon
5001 Judy Drive
Del City, OK 73115
Dean L. Lilja
120 Arbery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Alaska
David A. Hunt
P.O. Box 100641
Anchorage, AK 99510
Kish L. Thomas
2430 NW 47th St.
OKC, OK 73112
George Watt
P.O. Box 100175
Anchorage, AK 99510
Arizona
Michael D. Stegen
345 W. Monroe St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
William A. Nation
Glenn Steiner
1309 Lakecrest Dr. 4860 N. Miner Road
Norman, OK 73069 Pescott Valley, AZ 86314
Arkansas
Royce H. Taylor
P.O. Box 1207
Pine Bluff, AR 71613
Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Bobby G. Gower
5015 S. Berryman Rd.711 W. Court
OKC, OK 73150
Piggott, AR
AustraliaNSW
John M. Stubbs
70/122 St. Bernard's Road
Magill SA 5072 Australia
William D. Williams
2221Hummingbird Lane
Edmond, OK 73034
AustraliaVictoria
A. M. "Arthur" Williams
5110 Balfours Road
Granite Rock Victoria 3875
Australia
Robert E. Goode
Richard L. Elkington
1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243
Bartlesville, OK 74006
California
Kenneth G. Hope
801 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Patrick D. Couch
Phillip D. Gibson
215 W. 16th
4590 LaSalle Ave.
Owasso, OK 74055 Fremont, CA 94536
117
CanadaEastern
John R. Dollimount
129 Sherbrook Ave
Bridgewater, NS B4V 4U4
O. Ray Harrington
Lawrence G. Moss
6710 NW 29th St.
10 Bunex Avenue
Bethany, OK 73008 Springdale NL A0J 1T0
CanadaWestern
Edward Wilson
35188 Spencer St
Abbotsford BC V3G 2E3
Canada
Gary A. Davis
Kenneth J. McKenzie
620 W. Cherry
No. 41-1750 Pacific Way
Drumright, OK 74060 Kamloops, BC V2E 2K8
Colorado
James E. Erickson
1614 Welton St #503
Denver CO 80202
David A. Ray
Howard R. Caldwell
11921 Maple Valley Dr 8108 Grandview Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Arvada, CO 80002
Connecticut
Charles B. Fowler, Jr.
35 Elaine Mary Dr.
Windsor, CT 06095
Richard C. Dunaway Michael E. Seamon
905 E. Moses
150 Avery Street.
Cushing, OK 74023 Manchester, CT 06040
Croatia
Stanislav Vukovojac
Dalmatinska 16
Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Delaware
Mark E. Irwin
317 Kalorama Rd
Sykesville MD 21784
Jay C. Bergstrom
107 Sonant Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
District of
Columbia
Kenneth D. Fuller
2622 Mill Race Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
Bradley Rickelman Roger E. Cundiff
805 Cardinal Ridge 7615 Thomas Grant Dr
Stillwater, OK 74074 Alexandria, VA 22315
England
and Wales
John Brackley
86 St. James St.
London, England
SW1A 1PL
Larry P. Robertson Richard Ludwik Gan
805 Cardinal Ridge The Firs-25A Tower Rd.
Burleson, TX 76028 Strawberry Hill
Middlesex TW1 4PJ
Florida
Howard H. Gardner
PO Box 13496
Tampa FL 33681
Lewis Hullum
George W. McCool
10 Dennis Blvd.
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
811 Mulberry St.
Macon, GA 31201
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
118
Newell K. Barker
Dannie L. Reed
5620 East Place
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Greece
Constantinos N. Korontis
19 Acharnon St.
10438 Athens, Greece
Hawaii
Gerhart W. Walch
1227 Makiki St
Honolulu HI 96814
James E. Smyrl
1021 N. Washington Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Idaho
James L. Curtis
4170 N. Shamrock Ave.
Boise, ID 83713
E. David Snyder
Lee W. Hamilton
3151 W. North Ave. 645 El Rancho Blvd.
Ponca City, OK 74601 Pocatello, ID 83201
Illinois
Richard E. Yena
837 Forest Rd.
LaGrange, IL 60526
A. Dean Monroe
Bradley L. Baker
227 Lenna Dr.
151 Lamont Parkway
San Angelo, TX 76901 Bartlett, IL 60103
Indiana
Richard A. Lochner
1635 N U.S. Hwy 35
Knox, IN 46534
Iowa
Robert J. Seiler
814 14th Pl.
Camanche, IA 52730
Glenn H. Kinsley
Charles D. Yates
711 S. Laird
2912 S. Olive
Mooreland, OK 73852 Sioux City, IA 51106
Italy
Francesco Mancuso
Via Toricelli, 56
10129 Torino Italy
Donald G. Jones
700 NE 122nd St, #4604
Oklahoma City OK 73114
Kansas
Wayne H. Rollf
320 SW 8th Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Albert A. Alexander David F. Snyder
HC 63, Box 1130
820 N. Old Manor Rd.
Ft. Towson, OK 74735 Wichita, KS 67208
Kentucky
James H. King, Jr.
219 Orchard Dr
Danville, KY 40422
Aix B. Harrison
Sam C. Davenport
2201 Brentwood Pkwy P.O. Box 576
Madison, WI 53704 Jellico, TN 37762
Louisiana
Timothy J. Riley
171 Beckham’s Camp Rd.
Ringgold, LA 71068
Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. C.B. Owen
807 N. Hobson
Shawnee, OK 74801
Maine
Robert D. Chaput
29 Hillside Dr
Hampden, ME 04444
Ron Carr
Kenneth C. Carlin
3001 El Camino
12 Highland Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74604 Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
Maryland
Vernon Huebschnman
8100 Foxberry Lane, Apt 1402
Pasadena, MD 21122
Massachusetts
Robert C. Corr
186 Tremont St Rm 405
Boston, MA 02111
119
George Ivos’
19 Archarnon Street
10438 Athens, Greece
John V. Stevens
2544 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Donald J. Hawkins
521 Manor Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
Don Turley
Frank G. Holt III
P.O. Box 298
87 Acavia
Fittstown, OK 73122 Mashton Mills, MA 02648
Michigan
Robert E. Cooper
233 E. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Barry Spradling
Gordon J. Karslake
6510 NW 10th St., Apt. 44 P.O. Box 125
Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Mason, MI 48854
Minnesota
Gary A. Odegard
11501 Masonic Home Dr
Bloomington, MN 55437
Harlan Heidecker
15661 245th Ave.
Glenwood, MN 56334
Mississippi
Mickey P. McMahan
P.O. Box 1030
Meridian, MS 39302
William D. Bowie, Jr. George E. Frazier
37607 Highway 9
4930 Carrollton Road
Tecumseh, OK 74873 Grenada, MS 38901
Missouri
Russell S. Hanson
107 William St.
Fayette, MO 65248
Don H. Whitman
RR 2, Box 6750
Vici, Ok 73859
Montana
Roger E. Cathel
311 Central Ave
Great Falls MT 59403
Steve Singleton
Jack O. Morris
4908 Loper
798 Eastside Highway
Stillwater, OK 74074 Corvallis, MT 59828
Nebraska
Bruce T. Anderson
PO Box 22988
Lincoln, NE 68542
Troy E. Shipman
Rick E. Harris
205 W. Blair Ave.
1433 SW 24th
Coalgate, OK 74538 Lincoln, NE 68522
Nevada
Russell M. Wilde
2321 Meadowbrook Ln.
Carson City, NV 89701
Herbert L. Niles
Jerry Blevans
605 S. Oklahoma
4324 Jadestone Ave.
Cherokee, OK 73728 Las Vegas, NV 89108
New
Hampshire
Dennis A. Sheridan
P.O. Box 621
Littleton, NH 03561
Matthew D. McGee Gerald F. Buehrer
228 Westbury Road 260 Meadow Rd.
Ponca City, OK 74804 Portsmouth, NH 03801
New Jersey
C. K. Leverett
18 Buttonwood Ave
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Michael E. Hampton Leon C. Murchison
277 Village St .
7 Park Dr. W.
Medway, MA 02053 West Orange, NJ 07052
New Mexico
Dion A. Newhouse
4904 Deborah Ave, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Elwood M. Isaacs
Dickerson R. Watkins
412 Summit Way
602 Mesilla NE
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
Ralph P. Bunnell
10400 NW Tiffany Springs
Kansas City, KS 64153
Monaco
North Carolina Robert A. Schafer
P.O. Box 17212
Raleigh, NC 27619
120
Paul T. Currell
PO Box 683
Elk City, OK 73648
Kolen Flack
390 Crutchfield, Road
Union Mills, NC 28167
North Dakota Merle L. Huhner
P.O. Box 9544
Fargo, ND 58106
Joseph M. Lusk
8705 NW 92nd St.
OKC, OK 73132
Ohio
Dale G. Ray, Jr.
Kenneth D. Buckley
Alexander Commons, #401 P.O. Box 656
564 W Tuscarawas Ave
Beggs, OK 74421
Barberton, OH 44203
Oregon
Dalvin L. Hollaway
P.O. Box 767
Canyonville, OR 97417
Panama
James K. Well
1014 Constitution Dr.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Paul Schulteiss
1231 Oakmont Dr.
Hamilton, OH 45013
John J. Petrik
Norman Hoard
126 W. Sunset Dr.
P.O. Box 14
Medford, OK 73759 Wheeler, OR 97147
Alberto Lalo
PO Box 0831=02585
Panama City, Republic
of Panama
Pennsylvania Gary M. Gehringer
One N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Robert D. Cundiff
516 Leslie Dr.
Del City, OK 73115
Robert T. Shipe
5108 SE 47th St.
OKC, OK 73135
P. Franklin Hartzel
229 Center St.
Milton, PA 17847
Philippines
Isaac F. Arribas, Jr.
Plaridel Masonic Temple
1440 San Marcelino St.
Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Tim Israel
2018 W. 7th Pl.
Elk City, OK 73644
Dr. Antonio F. Joson, Jr.
1428 San Marcelino St.
Ermita, Manila 1000,
Philippines
Portugal
Luis Trindade Santos
Rua Joao Saraiva, n.º 34 - 1º floor
1700-250 Lisbon, Portugal
Rhode Island HJohn A. Lawson III
& Providence 97 Howard Ln
Plantations
N. Scituatet, RI 02857
John E. King
1128 N. Lee
Altus, OK 73521
Arnold B. Shaw
4380 N. Main St., Apt. 505
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
23 St. John St.
Edinburgh EH8 8DG
Scotland
Robert G. Davis
PO Box 70
Guthrie, OK 73044
William S. Dick
27 Barbadoes Rd.
Kilmarnock, Scotland
South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris
P.O. Box 7463
Columbia, SC 29202
Rodney Clark
901 Birdcreek Ln.
Guthrie, OK 73044
Gary B. Hinson
4 Bolin Court
N. Augusta, SC 29841
South Dakota George E. Bauder
PO Box 9134
Rapid City, SD 57709
121
Tennessee
Rick Hoover
100 7th Ave N STE 3
Nashville, TN 37203
Bobby Gene Pollard
536 Country Farm Road
Friendsville, TN 37737
Texas
Orville L. O'Neill
P.O. Box 296
Waco, TX 76703
Charles L. Stuckey
James D. Berry
132 Road Runner Dr. P.O. Box 1541
Ponca City, OK 74604 Austin, TX 78767
Utah
Charles E. Warren, Sr.
3787 E 1200 S
Heber City, UT 84032
L. Eric Stuckey
John L. Elwell, Jr.
703 W. 35th Place
4380 S. 5100 W.
Sand Springs, OK 74063 Hooper, UT 84315
Vermont
Bruce R. Howard
17 Tuttle Meadow Dr
Rutland, VT 05701
Monte G. Hendrix
Edward J. Jehle
P.O. Box 3335
232 Band Camp Rd.
McAlester, OK 74502 Saugerties, NY 12477
Virginia
Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr
11010 Cross Club Ct
Providence, Forge, VA 23140
Washington
Jefgf Bartow
PO Box 1539
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Glenn Tuttle
Alexander J. Jordan
Rt. 1, Box 678
PO Box 2371
Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Poulsbo, WA 98370
West Virginia Gregory A. Riley, Sr.
427 West Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Wisconsin
Brian J. Hudy
36275 Sunset Dr
Dousman, WI 53118
Wyoming
Kenneth M. Badget
PO Box 653
Cowley, WY 82420
Eugene R. Kuhnwald
1870 Elm Drive
Friendship, WI 53934
John L. Logan
Martin I. Eggert
13913 Kirkland Ridge 1229 W. Spruce
Edmond, OK 73013 Casper, WY 82601
2013 COUNCIL DIRECTORY OF OKLAHOMA CRYPTIC MASONS
NO. NAME-LOCATION ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER RECORDER MEETING CHARTER
DATE
DATE
2
MUSKOGEE
121 S. 6th St.
Muskogee 74402
918-682-0251
3
UNION
Johnny D. Allford
2d & Adams
Scottish Rite Temple
McAlester 74501
122
Marshall Clayton
Harvey Johnson
PO Box 1037
Muskogee 74402
(H)918-683-5616
3rd Mon 24 Aug 1894
Monte G. Hendrix 4th Mon 28 May 1878
P.O. Box 3335
McAlester 74502-3335
(H)918-423-6249
918-423-6360
11
ARDMORE
1032 Cherry St.
Ardmore 73401
580-223-2396
17
OKMULGEE
McCulloch Bldg.
114 N. Grand
Okmulgee 74447
918-756-4179
18
ALPHA
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant
2935 W. Britton Rd
Oklahoma City 73120
405-755-0036
21
LAWTON
702 SW C Ave.
Lawton 73501
Robert D. King
Michael Zura 1st Tues
702 SW C Ave.
Lawton 73501
(H)580-583-1209
22
TULSA
5925 E. 9th
Tulsa 74112
918-258-5768
Glen A. Scheid
Craig Bowman
3rd Mon
8812 N. 176th E. Ave.
Owasso 74055
(H)918-272-9755
(C)918-706-0686
25
ELK CITY
102½ N. Jefferson
Elk City 73644
580-225-0484
Gerald R. Stegall
Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Tues 1-Apr-13
P.O. Box 671
Elk City 73648-0671
(H)580-225-5115
27
NORMAN
1700 N. Porter
Norman 73069
405-321-7310
Bryan Hensly
Daniel Hanttula
2nd Thurs 14-Apr-14
P.O. Box 720731
Norman 73071-0731
(H) 405-329-2968
33
ALTUS
1120 N. Hudson St
Altus 73521
580-482-5301
C. Wm. Grigsby, Jr.
Bobby L. Laws 1st Thurs 31-Mar-2006
1202 N. Hudson St.
Altus 73521
(H)580-482-1336
41
BARTLESVILLE
Rex L. Eutsler
610 NE Washington Blvd.
Bartlesville 74006-8722
918-331-3831
123
Lester Stewart
Todd Hunter, Sr.
.
.
John Carter
2nd Mon 18 Apr 1906 I.T.
PO Box 14
Ardmore 73402-0014
(H) 580-795-4684
Vacant
2nd Tuesday
4-Apr-09
2d & 4th Tues11 Aug 1892
19-Apr-11
20-Apr-11
Robert E. Goode
3d Thurs 23-Apr-08
1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243
Bartlesville 74006
(H) 918-333-3703
43
BERNARD
1200 . Grand
Ponca City 74601
580-765-4128
Jeff Cantrell
James E. Halbrook
2d Tues 15-Apr-24
1602 E. Woodland Rd.
Ponca City 74604
(H) 580-762-8917
44
CIMARRON
VALLEY
220 N. Ohio
Drumright 74030
918-352-4622
Richard Dunaway
Gary A. Davis
3rd Wed 15-Apr-25
P.O. Box 15
Drumright 74030-0015
(H) 918-352-2382
(O)918-352-4622
48
GUTHRIE
1419 N. Walnut St.
Guthrie 73044
Truman Burns
Tommy M. Johnston
2808 Ashebrooke Pl.
Edmond 73034
(H) 405-341-1081
(O)405-348-7500
50
STILLWATER
322 W. Miller
Stillwater 74074
405-372-7520
Steve Singleton
Gary Odendahl
2d & 4th Wed 14-Apr-49
338744 E. 840 Rd
Carney 74832
405-650-0864
52
WOODWARD Glenn H. Kinsley
819½ Main St.
Woodward 73801
580-256-5240
59
CAPITOL HILL
I. Victor B. Naso
814 N. Key Blvd.
Midwest City 73110
405-732-2034
124
1st Thurs 6-Oct-45
Donald H. Whitman 4th Thurs (Jan-Oct) 2- Apr-51
PO Box 1661
2nd Thurs (Nov-Dec)
Woodward, OK 73802
(H) 580-273-4442
Robert Cundiff
516 Leslie Dr.
Del City 73145
(H) 405-670-4258
3rd Friday 3-Apr-57
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONCLAVE
OF THE
GRAND COMMANDERY
OF
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
OF
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
APRIL 27, 2013 - A.D.2013, A.O. 895
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GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA
OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013
Mark A. Critchfield (1)
Kelley
3416 NW 176th St
Edmond, OK 73012
405-637-6205 (C)
E-mail: markcritchfield@cox.net
Right Eminent Grand Commander
L. Erik Stuckey (14)
Kerri
th
703 W 35 Pl
Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838
918-241-2356 (H) 918-607-1744 (C)
E-mail: estuckey-ssh@sbcglobal.net
Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander
Edward J. Becerra (18)
Dolores
10263 Hwy 62
Elgin, OK 73538-2909
580-492-5975 (H)
E-mail: edbecerra38@yahoo.com
Eminent Grand Generalissimo
Paul T. Currell (22)
Shonda
PO Box 683
Elk City, OK 73648
580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W)
E-mail: ptcurrell@cableone.net
Eminent Grand Captain General
Truman Burns (1)
PO Box 47
Edmond, OK 73083-0047
405-348-3124 (H)
E-mail: truman_burns@live.com
Excellent Grand Prelate
Elwood M. Isaacs (26)
Linda
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
E-mail: isaacsok@sbcglobal.net
Eminent Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (20)
Nellie
PO Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O)
E-mail: grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
Right Eminent Grand Recorder
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James E. Smyrl (20)
Ginger
1021 N. Washington Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128
918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C)
E-mail: petro474@aol.com
Eminent Grand Senior Warden
Timothy P. Israel (22)
Jan
th
2018 W. 7 Place
Elk City, OK 73644
580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C)
E-mail: dad.israel@gmail.com
Eminent Grand Junior Warden
Trasen S. Akers (53)
5300 W. Memorial Road Apt# 1R
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
918-348-9654 (C)
tsakers85@gmail.com
Eminent Grand Standard Bearer
Donnie G. Higginbotham (6)
13447 CR 1560
Ada, OK 74820
580-399-5320
dhiggi@cableone.net
Eminent Grand Sword Bearer
Matt McGee (14)
228 Westbury Rd.
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-761-6782
mcgee442@yahoo.com
Eminent Grand Warder
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53)
1107 SW 24th St.
Moore, OK 73170-7464
405-759-3016
spguerre2002@yahoo.com
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Mandi
Eminent Grand Sentinel
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 (405-4780451)
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 (405-8438988)
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, RE Past Grand Commander Knights Templar of Oregon,
Sir Knight H. Wayne Rector, RE Commander Knights Templar of Kansas, Sir Knight
Lawrence Tucker, RE 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
DONALD L. TURLEY
JAMES R. CREASON
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1989-90
1994-95
1995-96
JOHN L. LOGAN
MICHAEL E. HAMPTON
LEWIS A. HULLUM
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
CHARLES L. STUCKEY
GLENN H. KINSLEY
GARY A. DAVIS
ROBERT G. DAVIS
2000-01
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
I. DWAYNE DIXON
2010-11
RICHARD C, DUNAWAY 2011-12
ELWOOD M. ISAACS (HONORARY)
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
Oklahoma No. 3
St. John’s No. 8
Ben Hur No. 14
Trinity No. 20
Calvary No. 26
Cimarron Valley No. 42
Muskogee No. 2
McAlester No. 6
Ardmore No. 9
Lawton No. 18
Elk City No. 22
Norman No. 38
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 118 th 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
Jul
9th
Oct 18th
Dispensations - 2012
Special Dispensation to Oklahoma Commandery #3 to hold a special
election to replace the current Eminent Commander
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
Grand Sessions in Oklahoma City – Accepted nomination for Right
Eminent Grand Commander
Apr 21st
Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Attended Opening Ceremonies
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Apr 28
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
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Jun 1
Attended Jobs Daughter’s International Banquet in Tulsa
Jun 2nd
Attended Prince Hall Council and Commandery Grand Sessions in Tulsa
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Jun 7
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
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Jul 14
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
Apr 14th
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8th
Sep
Sep 14th
Sep 22nd
Sep 29th
Sep 30th
Oct 7th
Oct 13th
Oct 14th
Oct 27th
Nov 3rd
Nov 9-10th
Jan 5th
Jan 19th
Jan 27th
Mar 9th
Apr 5th
Apr 13th
Apr 20th
Apr 25-27th
5th
Mar
Mar 13th
Mar 14th
Mar 15th
Mar 20th
Mar 21st
Mar 25th
Mar 26th
Mar 27th
Apr 2nd
Apr 10th
Apr 13th
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of High Priesthood in Midwest City at Capitol Hill Commander
Attended York Rite Quarterly meeting in Drumright
Attended South Central Conference in Fort Worth, Texas
Attended Grand Master’s Field Day in Muskogee
Attended Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
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
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
Attended Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
Attended Order of the Eastern Star Sessions
Attended McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
All Masonic Day in Guthrie – Attended Rosicrucian Society, Philalathes
Society, and York Rite College #75
Attended 104th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
2013
Attended and installed 2013 Commandery Officers at Muskogee
Commandery #2
Attended Commandery Work and Tactics Meeting in Oklahoma City
Attended Demolay Awards Ceremony in Oklahoma City
Attended York Rite Quarterly Meeting in Oklahoma City
Attended Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
Attended McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
Attended Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion – Opening Ceremonies
Attended Oklahoma York Rite Grand Sessions
Inspections Attended
Attended Elk City Commandery #22 Annual Inspection, Elk City, OK
Attended St. John’s Commandery #8 Annual Inspection, Stillwater, OK
Attended Guthrie Commandery #1 Annual Inspection, Guthrie, OK
Attended Capitol Hill Commandery #53 Annual Inspection, Midwest City,
OK
Attended Cimarron Valley Commandery #42 Annual Inspection,
Drumright, OK
Attended Norman Commandery #38 Annual Inspection, Norman, OK
Attended McAlester Commandery # 9 Annual Inspection, McAlester, OK
Attended Ben Hur Commandery #14 Annual Inspection, Ponca City, OK
Attended Oklahoma Commandery #3 Annual Inspection, Oklahoma City,
OK
Attended Lawton Commandery #18 Annual Inspection, Lawton, OK
Attended Muskogee Commandery #2 Annual Inspection, Muskogee, OK
Attended Trinity Commandery #20 Annual Inspection, Tulsa, OK
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
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
141
Grand
Commander
*Robert W. Hill
*James E. Humphrey
*Edmond H. Doyle
*Patrick J.Byrne
***Robert F. Scoffern
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Z. T. Walrond
*Daniel M. Hailey
*Herbert J. Evans
*William F. Bowman
*John Coyle
*Frank Smith
*James Elliott
*John W. Speak
*Christ. Springer
*Roy D. Fuller
*Ira McNair
Deputy Grand
Commander
*James E.Humphrey
*Edmond H. Doyle
*Patrick J.Byrne
***Robert F. Scoffern
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Z. T. Walrond
*Daniel M. Hailey
*D. M. Williams
*William F. Bowman
*John Coyle
*Frank Smith
*James Elliott
*John W. Speak
*Christ. Springer
*Roy D. Fuller
*Ira McNair
*Robert W. Henry
Grand
Generalissimo
*Edmond H. Doyle
*Patrick J.Byrne
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Z. T. Walrond
*Daniel M. Hailey
*John Coyle
*Herbert J. Evans
*John Coyle
*Eugene Hamilton
*James Elliott
*John W. Speak
***R. Stephens
*Ira McNair
*Ira McNair
*Robert W. Henry
*William H. Essex
Grand
Captain General
*Patrick J.Byrne
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Z. T. Walrond
*Z. T. Walrond
*Daniel M. Hailey
*John Coyle
*Eugene Hamilton
***A. V. Francis
*Eugene Hamilton
*Frank Smith
*John W. Speak
***R. Stephens
*Christ. Springer
*Roy D. Fuller
*Robert W. Henry
*William H. Essex
*James A. Scott
Grand
Treasurer
*J. J. McAlester
*J. J. McAlester
*G. H. Williams
*G. H. Williams
*G. H. Williams
*G. H. Williams
*H. L. Jarboe, Jr.
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
*Ira B. Kirkland
Grand
Recorder
*Leo Bennett
*Leo Bennett
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Joseph S. Murrow
*Edmond H. Doyle
*Edmond H. Doyle
*Eugene Hamilton
Grand
Commander
1896 *C.M. Barnes
1897 *DeDorest D. Leach
1898 *Otto A. Shuttee
1899 *W. S. Spencer
1900 *H. S. Cunningham
1901 *Julius C. Cross
1902 *Henry E. Hand
1903 *Enoch M. Bamford
1904 *C. A. Morris
1905 *W. J. Pettee
1906 *C. P. Wickmiller
1907 *Henry K. Ricker
1908 *W. L. Eagleton
1909 *John C. Fleming
1910 *Edward P. Gallup
1911 *John R. Hamill
PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF OKLAHOMA TERRITORY
Deputy Grand
Grand
Grand
Grand
Grand
Commander
Generalissimo
Captain General
Treasurer
Recorder
*DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee
*W. S. Spencer
*Luke Ellison
*H. S. Cunningham
*Otto A. Shuttee
*W. S. Spencer
*B. E. Binns
*Luke Ellison
*H. S. Cunningham
*W. S. Spencer
*B. E. Binns
*Julius C. Cross
*Luke Ellison
*H. S. Cunningham
*H. S. Cunningham
*Julius C. Cross
*Henry E. Hand
*Luke Ellison
*DeDorest D. Leach
*Julius C. Cross
*Henry E. Hand
*Enoch M. Bamford *Luke Ellison
*DeDorest D. Leach
*Henry E. Hand
*Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris
*Luke Ellison
*DeDorest D. Leach
*Enoch M. Bamford
*C. A. Morris
*W. J. Pettee
*W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham
*C. A. Morris
*W. J. Pettee
*John C. Hughes *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham
*W. J. Pettee
*John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller
*W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham
*John C. Hughes
*C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker
*Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
*Henry K. Ricker
*W. L. Eagleton
*John C. Fleming *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
*W. L. Eagleton
*John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup
*Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
*John C. Fleming
*E. P. Gallup
*John R. Hamill
*Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
*E. P. Gallup
*John R. Hamill
**Guy W. Bohannon *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
*John R. Hamill
**Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis
*Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer
**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
142
Grand
Commander
1956 *G. E. Schutz
1957 *O. S. Willham
1958 *W. R. Pearson
1959 *J. M. McCullough
1960 *C. F. Hansen
1961 *Ernest T. Ross
1962 *Irvin Cecil
1963 *R. W. Rogers
1964 *R. D. Burch
1965 *P. W. Alexander
1966 *F. J. Smith
1967 *J. J. Thorne
1968 *W. H. Gorey
1969 *C. S. Heckrodt
1970 *A. S. Johnson
1971 *Jack Freeman
1972 C. W. Reese
1973 *J. C. Abernathy
1974 *James C. Taylor
1975 *Walter L. Harmon
1976 *Odie E. Earnest
1977 *Norman P. Bullock
1978 *O. Kenneth Taylor
1979 *H. A. Skillings
1980 *Robert L. Taylor
1981
Donald J. Cink
1982 *John C. Shanklin
1983
Lilburn Pearce
1984 *Ellis Sappington
1985 *Darrel W. Hughes
1986 Joe S. Warriner
1987 *Leon A. Anderson
1988 **Daniel C. Pryor
1989
Kenneth D. Buckley
1990
Eugene Smith
1991
Bartis M. Kent
1992
Calvin E. Mettee
1993
Rex L. Eutsler
1994
Don L. Turley
1995
James R. Creason
1996
William A. Nation
1997
Edward W. Hart
1998
O. Ray Harrington
1999
Jon J. Giddings
2000
Charles L. Stuckey
2001 *John Schrawger, Jr
2002 *William H. Pierce
2003
Glenn H. Kinsley
2004
Gary A. Davis
2005
Robert G. Davis
2006 *Willis L. Emerson
2007
John L. Logan
2008
Michael E. Hampton
2009
Lewis A. Hullum
2010
I. Dwayne Dixon
2011
Richard C. Dunaway
2012
Mark A. Critchfield
* Deceased
143
PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA
Deputy Grand
Grand
Grand
Grand
Grand
Commander
Generalissimo
Captain General
Treasurer
Recorder
*O. S. Willham
*W. R. Pearson
*J. M. McCullough
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*W. R. Pearson
*J. M. McCullough
*D. G. Emrick
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*J. M. McCullough
*D. G. Emrick
*C. F. Hansen
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*D. G. Emrick
*C. F. Hansen
*E. T. Ross
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*E. T. Ross
*E. T. Ross
*R. W. Rogers
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*Irvin Cecil
*R. W. Rogers
*R. D. Burch
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*R. W. Rogers
*R. D. Burch
*P. W. Alexander
*W. H. King
*J. A. Latham
*R. D. Burch
*P. W. Alexander
*R. H. Jelley
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*P. W. Alexander
*R. H. Jelley
*F. J. Smith
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*R. H. Jelley
*F. J. Smith
*J. J. Thorne
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*J. J. Thorne
*W. H. Gorey
*C. S. Heckrodt
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*W. H. Gorey
*C. S. Heckrodt
*L. E. Tryon
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*C. S. Heckrodt
*L. E. Tryon
*A. S. Johnson
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*L. E. Tryon
*A. S. Johnson
*Jack Freeman
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*L. E. Tryon
*Jack Freeman
C. W. Reese
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
C. W. Reese
*J. C. Abernathy
*James C. Taylor
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*J. C. Abernathy
*James C. Taylor
*W. L. Harmon
*W. H. King
*F. M. Lumbard
*James C. Taylor
*W. L. Harmon
*Odie E. Earnest
*A. S. Johnson
*F. M. Lumbard
*W. L. Harmon
*Odie E. Earnest
*N. P. Bullock
*A. S. Johnson
*F. M. Lumbard
*Odie E. Earnest
*N. P. Bullock
*O. Kenneth Taylor *A. S. Johnson
*F. M. Lumbard
*N. P. Bullock
*O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings
*A. S. Johnson
*F. M. Lumbard
*O. Kenneth Taylor
*H. A. Skillings
*Robert L. Taylor
*James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard
*H. A. Skillings
*Robert L. Taylor
Donald J. Cink
*James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard
*Robert L. Taylor
Donald J. Cink
*John C. Shanklin *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard
Donald J. Cink
*John C. Shanklin
Lilburn M. Pierce *James C. Abernathy*F. M. Lumbard
*John C. Shanklin
Lilburn Pierce
*Cecil E. Johnson *James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden
Lilburn M. Pierce
*Ellis Sappington
Cecil E. Johnson *James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden
*Ellis Sappington
*Darrel W. Hughes
Joe S. Warriner
*James C. AbernathyRobert E. Fielden
*Darrel W. Hughes
Joe S. Warriner
*Leon A. Anderson *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Joe S. Warriner
*Leon A. Anderson *Charles H. Warner *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
*Leon A. Anderson
**Daniel C. Pryor
Kenneth D. Buckley*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
**Daniel C. Pryor
Kenneth D. Buckley Eugene Smith
*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Kenneth D. Buckley
Eugene Smith
Bartis M. Kent
*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Eugene Smith
Bartis M. Kent
Calvin E. Mettee
*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Bartis M. Kent
Calvin E. Mettee
Rex L. Eutsler
*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Calvin E. Mettee
Rex L. Eutsler
Don L. Turley
*James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Rex L. Eutsler
Don L. Turley
James R. Creason *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
Don L. Turley
James R. Creason
William A. Nation *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink
James R. Creason
William A. Nation
Edward W. Hart
Kish L. Thomas
Donald J. Cink
William A. Nation
Edward W. Hart
O. Ray Harrington Kish L. Thomas
Donald J. Cink
Edward W. Hart
O. Ray Harrington
Jon J. Giddings
Kish L. Thomas
Donald J. Cink
O. Ray Harrington
Jon J. Giddings
Charles L. Stuckey Kish L. Thomas Donald H. Haralson
Jon J. Giddings
Charles L. Stuckey *Paul A. Fitch
Kish L. Thomas
David A. Ray
Charles L. Stuckey
Bartis M. Kent
*John Schrawger, Jr Kish L. Thomas
Ralph K. Harris
*John Schrawger, Jr
*William H. Pierce
Glenn H. Kinsley
Kish L. Thomas
Ralph K. Harris
*William H. Pierce
Glenn H. Kinsley
Gary A. Davis
Kish L. Thomas
Ralph K. Harris
Glenn H. Kinsley
Gary A. Davis
Robert G. Davis
Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr.
Gary A. Davis
Robert G. Davis
*Willis L. Emerson Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr.
Robert G. Davis
*Willis L. Emerson
John L. Logan
Elwood M. Isaacs John D. Miller, Jr.
*Willis L. Emerson
John L. Logan
Michael E. Hampton Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
John L. Logan
Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum
Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
Michael E. Hampton
Lewis A. Hullum
I. Dwayne Dixon
Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
Lewis A. Hullum
I. Dwayne Dixon
Richard C. Dunaway Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
I. Dwayne Dixon
Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
Richard C. Dunaway
Mark A. Critchfield
L. Erik Stuckey
Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
Mark A. Critchfield
L. Erik Stuckey
Edward C. Becerra Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
L. Erik Stuckey
Edward C. Becerra
Paul T. Currell
Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis
** Dimitted
*** Lost Membership
Grand Treasurer - Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2012
Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma
General Fund, Acct held at Wells Fargo
$64,433.84
Balance as of January 1, 2012
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$1,221.92
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
AT&T, (T), 200 sh, avg yield 5.33%
6164.62
$6,742.00
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
VanGuard Nat Res, (VNR), 200 sh, avg yield 9.34%
6098.60
5,200.00
Windstream Corp, (WIN), 400 sh, avg yield 12.07%
2707.26
3,312.00
I Shares, (PFF), 200 Sh, Avg. yield 6.01%
Avg yield 7.31%
Mutual Funds: Open & Closed End
35,680.20
59238.39
Cost
Franklin Income, 1,388.18 sh, avg yield 5.61%
2562.43
3,137.28
3,398.00
Gabelli Utility, (GUT), 250 Sh, avg yield 5.93%
3249.15
4134.16
John Hancock Inc, (JHS), 200 sh, avg yield 7.55%
3218.88
3,268.00
MFS Intermediate Inc, (MIN), 400 sh, avg yield 8.21%
2691.64
2,576.00
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
Cohen & Steers, (RNP), 200 Sh, avg yield 7.06%
Avg yield 6.93%
Preferreds/Fixed Rate Securities:
4,045.00
25,657.08
25557.45
.
Call Value
US Cellular,, 100 sh, avg yield 6.24%, (6.30%)
Avg yield 6.31%
2571.00
2,753.00
2,753.00
2571.00
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
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
$5,362.92
1.4%
Holyland Pilgrimage Fund, Account held at Wells Fargo
$3,876.07
Balance as of January 1, 2012
Cash, Avg yield, .10%
$1,054.97
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
PowerShares, 85 Sh, Avg. yield 6.46%
1098.23
Avg yield 6.46%
Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End
1,247.80
1,247.80
1098.23
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
144
$288.69
Dividend/Interest earned in 2011
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
32.5%
Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells fargo
$149,092.23
Balance as of January 1, 2012
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$13,842.48
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
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
I Shares, (PFF), 500 sh, avg yield 6.01%
18586.89
19,810.00
Power Shares (PGX),777 sh, avg yield 6.46%
Gabelli Trust, 700 sh
26.25
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
5185.72
3,312.00
Windstream Corp, (WIN), 400 sh, avg yield 12.07%
Avg yield 7.1%
Corporate Bonds:
63,976.80
64922.71
Call Value
GTE Atlantic-Penna, 8,000 sh, avg yield 5.68%, (6.75%)
Bell Atlantic, 20,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%)
Avg yield 5.59%
Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End
7870.00
9,504.56
19200.00
21,626.60
31,131.16
27070.00
Call Value
Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 1,225 sh, avg yield 7.06%
16795.76
20,812.75
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
PIMCO, (RCS), 800 sh, avg yield 8.45%
9423.64
9,080.00
Avg yeild 7.75%
Peferreds/Fixed Rate Securities:
49,277.69
45731.46
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
5108.00
5,416.00
Vornado Realty, (VNOD), 200 sh, avg yield 7.27%, (7.875%)
Avg yield 6.92%
8,994.66
8502.79
Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012
$167,222.79
NetGain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2012
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
$18,130.56
$10,120.09
12.16%
$171,389.88
The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 1/1/12:
$175,189.88
The total endowed funds in the Grand Commandery as of 12/31/12:
Dividend/Interest distributed to Grand Commandery in 2012
$0.00
Dividend/Interest distributed to Local Commandery in 2012
$0.00
$0.00
Dividend/Interest distributed in 2012 on interest earned in 2011
Divividend/Interest to be distributed in 2013 on interest earned in 2012
Total Members as of 12/31/2012
145
$0.00
692
$3,800.00
7
New members gained in 2012
Grand Total of Grand Commandery Investments:
Totals General Fund Account Value
1/1/2011
12/31/2011
$64,433.84
$65,312.20
$878.36
1.4%
3,876.07
5,136.77
1,260.70
32.5%
149,092.23
167,222.79
18,130.56
12.2%
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20,269.62
9.3%
Totals Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value
Totals Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value
Grand Commandery Total Investments
Gain
20,269.62
Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. "Ike" Isaacs, Grand Treasurer
Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma
146
237,671.76
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Perpetual Membership Fund, Account held at Wells fargo
Balance as of January 1, 2012
$149,092.23
Cash, Avg Yield .10%
$13,842.48
Stocks & ETF's:
Cost
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
I Shares, (PFF), 500 sh, avg yield 6.01%
18586.89
19,810.00
Power Shares (PGX),777 sh, avg yield 6.46%
Gabelli Trust, 700 sh
26.25
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
Windstream Corp, (WIN), 400 sh, avg yield 12.07%
5185.72
3,312.00
Avg yield 7.1%
63,976.80
64922.71
Corporate Bonds:
Call Value
GTE Atlantic-Penna, 8,000 sh, avg yield 5.68%, (6.75%)
Bell Atlantic, 20,000 sh, yield 5.54%, (6.0%)
Avg yield 5.59%
7870.00
9,504.56
19200.00
21,626.60
31,131.16
27070.00
Mutual Funds: Open and Closed End
Call Value
Cohen & Steers Reit, (RNP), 1,225 sh, avg yield 7.06%
16795.76
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
PIMCO, (RCS), 800 sh, avg yield 8.45%
9423.64
9,080.00
Avg yeild 7.75%
20,812.75
49,277.69
45731.46
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
5108.00
5,416.00
Vornado Realty, (VNOD), 200 sh, avg yield 7.27%, (7.875%)
Avg yield 6.92%
8,994.66
8502.79
Total Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value, as of 12/31/2012
$167,222.79
NetGain/ Loss in Account Value for the year 2012
Dividend/Interest earned in 2012
$18,130.56
$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
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
New members gained in 2012
Grand Total of Grand Commandery Investments:
Totals General Fund Account Value
7
1/1/2011
Totals Perpetual Membership Fund Account Value
12/31/2011
$65,312.20
$878.36
1.4%
3,876.07
5,136.77
1,260.70
32.5%
149,092.23
167,222.79
18,130.56
12.2%
$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
147
Gain
$64,433.84
Totals Holyland Pilgrimage Fund Account Value
Grand Commandery Total Investments
$3,800.00
Total Perpetual Members Grand Commandery, KT of Oklahoma
As of 12/31/2012
New
Members
Name
Total
Total:
Total
Dividend/Interest
Investment
Dues
*
To Grand
To Grand
Total to *
To Local
To Local
Commandery Commandery Grand * Commandery Commandery
Distributed
*
Deceased
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
626.40
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
Ardmore, No. 9
in 2012 Members Dead Living
Total
1
10,896.00
Living Commandery
*
Deceased
Living
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
34
12,385.00
797.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
11
4,485.00
296.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
Gethsemane No. 25
27
16
16
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
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
86
29
57
24,905.00
1,634.10
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
McAlester, No. 6
Trinity (Tulsa), No. 20
1
1
*
16
7
692
263
438
175,189.88
11,226.35
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
148
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
Gains:
 Knightings
 Admissions
 Reinstatements
 Adjustments
Total Gains
Losses:




Deaths
Suspensions/Withdrawals
Demitted
Adjustments
Total Losses
Membership: 31 December 2012
Net Membership Loss:
1,386
56
5
10
0
71
43
45
3
5
- 96
1,361
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
149
GRAND COMMANDERY BUDGET VS ACTUAL 2012
Estimated Income
Annual Report
Perpetual Membership
Fees
Rituals, codes, & regulations
Interest/Investments
Awards
Miscellaneous
Total
Estimated Expenditures
Salary-Grand Recorder
Payroll Taxes
Grand Commander's Allowance
Grand Treasurer's Allowance
Grand Recorder's Allowance
KTEF Contribution
Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine
DeMolay Contribution
Rent/Utilities
Telephone
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Maintenance Agreement
Office Equipment Repairs
Past Commander's Jewel
Awards
Triennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Expenses
Net Income/Loss
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Membership Development Income:
Membership Development Interest
Misc Donations
Total Income
Membership Promotion Expense:
Membership Net
Promotion
Income/Loss
Expense
150
Budget 2012
$18,779.00
$0.00
$600.00
$400.00
$3,235.00
$150.00
$0.00
$23,164.00
Actual 12
$18,925.00
$0.00
$1,029.00
$306.00
$3,235.00
$0.00
$75.00
$23,570.00
Variation
$146.00
$0.00
$429.00
($94.00)
$0.00
($150.00)
$75.00
$406.00
$6,000.00
$560.00
$1,250.00
$0.00
$0.00
$985.00
$12,735.00
$300.00
$1,375.00
$550.00
$200.00
$700.00
$300.00
$86.00
$400.00
$200.00
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$430.00
$200.00
$350.00
$50.00
$100.00
$26,871.00
($3,707.00)
$6,000.00
$520.00
$1,250.00
$19.00
$0.00
$930.00
$12,474.00
$300.00
$1,368.00
$670.00
$241.00
$228.00
$255.00
$86.00
$257.00
$172.00
$65.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$128.00
$50.00
$436.00
$25,649.00
($2,079.00)
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
($19.00)
$0.00
$55.00
$261.00
$0.00
$7.00
($120.00)
($41.00)
$472.00
$45.00
$0.00
$143.00
$28.00
$35.00
$0.00
$0.00
$430.00
$0.00
$222.00
$0.00
($336.00)
$1,222.00
Budget 2012
Act 2012
Variance
$825.00
$25.00
$850.00
$825.00
$0.00
$825.00
$0.00
($25.00)
($25.00)
$850.00
$0.00
$682.00
$143.00
$168.00
HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE
Holyland Pilgrimage Donations:
Holyland Pilgrimage Interest
Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commanderies)
Other Donations
Total Income
$246.00
$2,305.00
$500.00
$3,051.00
$246.00
$2,548.00
$1,348.00
$4,142.00
Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses:
Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense
Airfare to New York
Total Expense
Net Income/Loss
$2,890.00
$500.00
$3,390.00
($339.00)
$3,390.00
$465.00
$3,855.00
$287.00
$0.00
$243.00
$243.00
($500.00) Airfare paid in 2012
$35.00
($465.00)
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
129
5
1
0
0
2
0
8
(4)
125
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
38 Norman
42 Cimarron Valley
151
CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY ANNUAL RETURNS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2012
(Continued)
Holy
No.
Name
Dues
Fees
1
Guthrie
$30.00
$70.00
2
Muskogee
$25.00
3
Oklahoma
$30.00
6
McAlester
8
P/M N/P DeMolay
P/C
KTEF
Land
KT
Net
PEM
Pilgrimage
Magazine
Amount
P/C
TOTAL
17
0
$17.75
$710.00
$57.00
$176.00
$639.00
$1,599.75
$0.00
$1,599.75
$50.00
8
2
$19.00
$680.00
$65.00
$156.00
$630.00
$1,550.00
$0.00
$1,550.00
$75.00
15
7
$14.75
$590.00
$53.00
$162.00
$594.00
$1,413.75
$0.00
$1,413.75
$26.00
$75.00
34
0
$18.00
$720.00
$21.00
$212.00
$648.00
$1,619.00
$0.00
$1,619.00
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
$564.00
9
Ardmore
$29.00
$70.00
15
0
$6.00
$240.00
$24.00
$78.00
$216.00
$564.00
$0.00
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
$75.00
89
2
$9.25
$370.00
$33.00
$256.00
$351.00
$1,019.25
$0.00
$1,019.25
423
36
$227.50
$9,020.00
$708.00
$2,498.00 $8,442.00
$20,895.50
Totals
$32.00
$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 Richard Dunaway, Secretary
SK Jim Creason
SK Robert G. Davis
SK Kenneth Buckley
SK Mike Hampton
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SK Glenn Kinsley
SK Lewis Hullum
SK Charles Stuckey
SK Gary A. Davis
SK O. Ray Herrington
SK Don Turley
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)
Elwood M. Isaacs, PGC (26)
Kenneth D. Buckley, PGC (25)
Charles L. Stuckey, PGC (14)
Robert G. Davis, PGC (8)
Lewis A. Hullum, PGC (38)
L. Erik Stuckey (14)
Donald G. Jones (6)
O. Ray Harrington, PGC (3)
Glenn H. Kinsley, PGC (29)
Michael E. Hampton, PGC (14)
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
Perpetual Membership
Fees
Rituals, codes & regulations
Interest/Investments
Awards
Miscellaneous
Total Estimated Income
$21,099.00
$
0.00
$ 600.00
$ 400.00
$ 5,362.00
$ 300.00
$ 150.00
$27.911.00
Estimated Expenditures
Salary-Grand Recorder
Payrol Taxes
Grand Commander's Allowance
Grand Treasurer's Allowance
Grand Recorder's Allowance
KTEF Contribution
Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine
DeMolay Contribution
$ 6,000.00
$ 560.00
$ 1,250.00
$
0.00
$
0.00
$ 900.00
$12,249.00
$ 300.00
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Rent/Utilities
Telephone
Office Supplies
Printing & Stationary
Postage
Fidelity Bond Premium
Office Equipment Account
Office Equipment repairs
Past Commander's Jewel
Awards
Trennial
Host Expense
Headquarters Expense-Grand Sessions
Southwest Conference
Miscellaneous
Total Extimated Expenses
$ 1,375.00
$ 600.00
$ 200.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 400.00
$
86.00
$ 200.00
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$ 300.00
$
0.00
$ 200.00
$ 350.00
$
50.00
$ 100.00
$26,370.00
Net Income/Loss
-$1,541.00
Membership Development
Membership Development Income
Membership Development Interest
Misc Donations
Total Income
$
$
$
930.00
0.00
930.00
Membership Promotion Expense:
Membership Promotion Expense
$
930.00
Net Income/Loss
$
0.00
Holyland Pilgrimage
Holyland Pilgrimage Donations:
Holyland PilgrimageInterest
Holyland Pilgrimage Donations (Commanderies)
Other Donations
Total Income
$ 289.00
$ 2,498.00
$ 600.00
$ 3,387.00
Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses:
Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense
$ 3,400.00
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Airfare to New York
Total Expense
$ 500.00
$ 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
2nd VP
Treasurer
Secretary
Ass’t Sec.
Elwood M. Isaacs
William J. Cloud
Gary A. Davis
Robert G. Davis
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 12 th. 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 Thirty162
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 ThirtySeventh 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:
Trinity No. 20
Ben Hur No. 14
Lawton No. 18
Muskogee No. 2
CLASS A
91.47
CLASS “A” INSPECTED AS CLASS “B”
97.2
Norman No. 38
93.64
Oklahoma No. 3
92.64
92.125
86.2
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 3year 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
Dividend/Interest received in 2012
Withdrawal to checking account, May 5, 2012
Fee for withdrawal
Unrealized Gain
$124,451.59
6,513.29
<6,000.00>
<25.00>
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 SecretaryTreasurer 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
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
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
McAlester
Tulsa
8
7
3
Fall 2012
Guthrie
McAlester
7
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.
The finances for the 2013 Grand Sessions are as follows:
Pre-Registration Revenue:
Hotel/Meal expenses:
$6,337.00
$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
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
703 W 35th Pl
Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838
918-241-2356 (H) 918-607-1744 (C)
E-mail: estuckey-ssh@sbcglobal.net
Right Eminent Grand Commander
Edward J. Becerra (18)
Dolores
10263 Hwy 62
Elgin, OK 73538-2909
580-492-5975 (H)
E-mail: edbecerra38@yahoo.com
Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander
Paul T. Currell (22)
Shonda
PO Box 683
Elk City, OK 73648
580-225-3663 (H) 580-225-1941 (W)
E-mail: ptcurrell@cableone.net
Eminent Grand Generalissimo
James E. Smyrl (20)
Ginger
1021 N. Washington Ave.
Sand Springs, OK 74063-8128
918-246-0021 (H) 918-269-8698 (C)
E-mail: petro474@aol.com
Eminent Grand Captain General
Charles L. Stuckey
132 Road Runner Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74604
580-762-2804
E-mail: stuckey@fullnet.com
Excellent Grand Prelate
Glenda
Elwood M. Isaacs (26)
Linda
412 Summit Way
Norman, OK 73071
405-364-0215 (H) 405-255-7044 (C)
E-mail: isaacsok@sbcglobal.net
Eminent Grand Treasurer
Gary A. Davis (20)
Nellie
PO Box 1223
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622(O)
Right Eminent Grand Recorder
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E-mail: grandsecrec@sbcglobal.net
Timothy P. Israel (22)
Jan
2018 W. 7th Place
Elk City, OK 73644
580-225-5080 (H) 580-799-0566 (C)
E-mail: dad.israel@gmail.com
Eminent Grand Senior Warden
Trasen S. Akers (53)
11700 Rocky Way
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
918-348-9654 (C)
E-mail: tsakers85@gmail.com
Eminent Grand Junior Warden
Aerial
Donnie G. Higginbotham (6)
13447 CR 1560
Ada, OK 74820
580-399-5320
E-mail: dhiggi@cableone.net
Eminent Grand Standard Bearer
Matt McGee (14)
228 Westbury Rd.
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-761-6782
E-mail: mcgee442@yahoo.com
Eminent Grand Sword Bearer
Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. (53)
Mandi
1107 SW 24th St.
Moore, OK 73170-7464
405-759-3016
E-mail: spguerre2002@yahoo.com
Eminent Grand Warder
Curtis K. Schuermann (6)
Dawn
22949 County Rd 554
Colcord, OK 74338-4770
918-422-4196
E-mail: Curtis.schuermann@yahoo.com
Eminent Grand Sentinel
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 (580762-2804)
2012-14 (Commandery) John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405478-0451)
2013-15 (Council) Michael J. Megeath (22) - 6815 E. 99th St., Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918853-4819)
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 (405427-3388)
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 (918-2725239)
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
Glenn Kinsley
John Logan
I. Dwayne Dixon
Robert Shipe
Don Haroldson
David Ray
Bartis Kent
Gary Davis
Daniel Pryor
Richard Dunaway
Lanny Sander
James Tresner
Donald Jones
Ed Hart
Robert Davis
William Nation
Mark Critchfield
Bobby Laws
Neal Leech
Timothy Israel
Charles Stuckey
O. Ray Harrington
Mike Hampton
Joe Manning
Garry Odom
Elwood Isaacs
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
* Ann Hart – 2002
Arlene Harrington - 2002
* Wanda Buckley –2003
Linda Isaacs - 2010
Glenda R. Stuckey –2003
Earlene J. Taylor –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, RE Grand Secretary of the Grand Encampment USA,
and personal representative of S.K. David Goodwin, ME Grand Master of the Grand
Encampment Knights Templar USA. Final remarks and greetings were given by Sir Knight
Bradley Rickelman, Grand Master of the MW 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
Knight First Lieutenant
Knight Second Lieutenant
Knight Recorder-Treasurer
Knight Warder
Knight Sentinel
Knight Prelate
E. David Snyder
Troy E. Shipman
Donnie G. Higginbotham
William H. Pearce
Gerald A. Milton (absent)
Robert R. Rolseth
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
Steve O. Singleton
Daniel Christopher
Robert B. Portwood
Clayton Hoskinson
Joe Goenaga, Jr.
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Guthrie #1
St. John’s #8
Ben Hur #14
Trinity #20
Norman #38
Capitol Hill #53
2002
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
John L. Logan
Gary A. Odendahl
Matthew D. McGee
James E. Smyrl
William A. Nation
I. Dwayne Dixon
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
Knight First Lieutenant
Knight Second Lieutenant
Knight Recorder-Treasurer
Knight Warder
Knight Sentinel
Knight Prelate
Troy E. Shipman
Donnie G. Higginbotham
Robert R. Rolseth
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr.
Daniel D. Hanttula
Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr.
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
Knight Commander
William H. Pearce
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
Knight First Lieutenant
Knight Second Lieutenant
Knight Recorder-Treasurer
Knight Warder
Knight Sentinel
Knight Prelate
Troy E. Shipman
Donnie G. Higginbotham
Robert R. Rolseth
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr.
Daniel D. Hantulla
Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr.
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
Jay A. Wall
Steve O. Singleton
Robert B. Portwood
Joe Goenaga, Jr.
COMMANDERY
Guthrie #1 (Guthrie)
St. John’s #8 (Stillwater)
Trinity #20 (Tulsa)
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
Knight First Lieutenant
Knight Second Lieutenant
Knight Recorder-Treasurer
Knight Warder
Knight Sentinel
Knight Prelate
Lecture No. 1
Lecture No. 2
Lecture No. 3
Lecture No. 4
Lecture No. 5
Lecture No. 6
Lecture No. 7
Lecture No. 8
Lecture No. 9
Lecture No. 10
Lecture No. 11
Lecture No. 12
Troy E. Shipman
Donnie G. Higginbotham
Robert R. Rolseth
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr.
Daniel D. Hantulla
Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr.
Timothy P. Israel
Bobby Lee Carter, P.K.C.
Gary Odendahl
Robert G. Davis
Matthew D. McGee
I. Dwayne Dixon
Mark A. Critchfield
Andrew B. Palmer
Marvin L. Chamberlin
John L. Logan
Ronald L. Carr, P.K.C.
James E. Smyrl, P.K.C.
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
Members received on August 18th, 2012
Reported deaths, withdrawals, suspensions, and
revocations through March 31st, 2013
434
4
291
Total members believed to be living as of March 31st, 2013
147
FINANCIAL
04/01/2012 – Opening Balance
Checking Account #2343701
Receipts:
08/18/2012 – Membership Fees
Interest from Certificate of Deposit #150006
Total Receipts
Disbursements:
08/18/2012 – Check #1037 – Midwest City Lodge No. 532
Total Disbursements
$2,078.59
200.00
6.75
206.75
25.00
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
*1974 SK Stewart Rinehart
*1975 SK Myrl S. Kirk
*1976 SK Carl S.Burrows
*1977 SK Herbert O. Nelson
*1978 SK L. D. Clark
1979 SK J. W. Thomas
*1980 SK Doctor L. Cooley
*1981 SK George T. Hayes
1982 SK Eugene Smith
1983 SK A. B. Harrison
1984 SK Neal Leach
*1985 SK Lester T. Mimms
1986 SK William A. Nation
*1987 SK Charles E. Williams
1988 SK John J. Petrik
**1988 SK Robert W. Skillings
1989 SK O. Ray Harrington
*1990 SK Donald M. Kiser
*1991 SK Chester R. Cowan
*1992 SK Rex L. Bowen
* Deceased
*1993 SK Paul A. Fitch
1994 SK Larry D. Horton
*1995 SK William D. Hudson
1996 SK James O. Rust
*1997 SK Paul G. Watkins
1998 SK David A. Ray
1999 SK William D. Bowie, Jr.
1999 SK Donald H. Haralson
2000 SK Elwood M. Isaacs
*2001 SK Forrest Smith
2002 SK Jack Sterrett
2003 SK Bobby L. Carter
*2004 SK Jimmie R. Dooley
*2005 SK Hollis O. Edgar
2006 SK John D. Miller, Jr.
2007 SK Earl L. Berryman, Jf.
2008 SK Ronald L. Carr
2009 SK James E. Smyrl
2010 SK Robert D. Cundiff
2011 SK James E, Smyrl
2012 SK Troy E. Shipman
**Deceased Honorary PKC
GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA — 2012-2013
GRAND REP
IN OKLAHOMA
GRAND REPS
OTHER JURISDICTIONS
JURISDICTION
GRAND RECORDER
Alabama
Hiram O. Williams, Jr.
P.O. Box 100333
Birmingham, AL 35210
Joe F. Warriner
3315-A NW 63d St.
OKC, OK 73116
Alaska
David A. Hunt
18606 Little Cape Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99577
James M. Rossi
PO Box 13417
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Arizona
Michael D. Stegen
345 W Monroe St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Eugene Smith
Vincent J. Krone
2020 N. Ione
7455 E. Arbor
Shawnee, OK 74801 Mesa, AZ 85208
Arkansas
Royce H. Taylor
P.O. Box 1207
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Jon J. Giddings
J.R. Mote
1403 E. 9th St.
291 Grant 74
Okmulgee, OK 74447 Sheridan,AR 72150
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Erskine K. Smith
1835 Cheaha Dr.
Oxford, AL 36203
California
Kenneth G. Hope
801 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Rex Eutsler
Honesto R. Castaneda
700 Sooner Park Dr. 530 Margo Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74006 Long Beach, CA 90803
Colorado
James E. Erickson
614 Welton St. #503
Denver, CO 80207-4221
Michael E. Hampton Wilson C. Moulton
277 Village St
Medway, MA 02053
Connecticut
Vincent A. Cowie
1 Inverness Sq.
Middletown, CT 06457
Edward W. Hart
9641 E. 28th St.
Tulsa, OK 74129
Croatia
Damir Mihelic
Buzanova 41
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Delaware
Mark E. Irwin
317 Kalorama Rd.
Sykesville, MD
Glenn H. Kinsley
Henry Cotton
711 S. Laird St.
Mooreland, OK 73852
District of
Columbia
Kenneth D. Fuller
2622 Mill Race Rd
Fredrick, MA 21701
Kenneth D. Buckley
P.O. Box 656
Beggs, OK 74421
Florida
Howard H. Gardner
8026 Interbay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33616
Lewis A. Hullum
Duane B. Young
10 Dennis St.
141 Shadow Ln.
Shawnee, OK 74804 Lakeland, FL 33803
Georgia
Wade C. Smith
811 Mulberry St.
Macon, GA 31201
John L. Logan
Lee D. Holcomb
13913 Kirkland Ridge 1250 W. Brook Dr.
Edmond, OK 73013 Douglasville, GA 30134
Hawaii
Gerhart W. Walch
1227 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96814
Idaho
James L. Curtis
PO Box 1087
Meridian ID 83680-1087
Don L. Turley
Theodore Fujiki
P.O. Box 298
RR 5, Box 103
Fittstown, OK 74842 Ropert, ID 83350
Illinois
Robert K. Cronk
8773 St. Route 75E
Rock City, IL 61070
Aix B. Harrison
Elmer F. McIntosh
2201 Brentwood Pkwy 801 Eureka
Madison, WI 53704 Peoria, IL 61603-2226
Indiana
Lawrence V. Kaminsky
P.O. Box 1690
Highland, IN 46322
Trasen S. Akers
Floyd Keith Dunn II
5300 Memorial Rd Apt# 1R 1976 W. CR 300 N.
OKC, OK 73142
New Castle, IN 47362
Iowa
George J. Harrison, Jr.
4162 Sherwood Ter
Sioux City, IA 51106
E. David Snyder
Larry Shalla
3151 W. North Ave. RR 1
Ponca City, OK 74601 Riverside, IA 72327
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Ronald L. Miller
640 Warrenville Rd.
Mansfield, CT 06250
Paul D. Gleason
10400 Grandhaven Ave.
Upper Marboro, MD 20772
Italy
Giovanni F. Palmenta
V. A. Ogliara 34
10137 Torino, Italy
I. Dwayne Dixon
5001 Judy Dr.
Del City, OK 73115
Kansas
Wayne Rolif
P.O. Box 1217
Topeka, KS 66601
Rodney Clark
901 Birdcreek Lane
Guthrie, OK 73044
Kentucky
Jim H. King, Jr.
120 E Main St, Sre 2
Danville, KY 40422
William A. Nation
Jimmy Moore
1309 Lakecrest Dr. General Delivery
Norman, OK 73071 Shelby Gap, KY 41563
Louisiana
Robert E. Durham, Jr.
15297 Cariou Dr.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
John J. Petrik
Harold Young
126 W. Sunset Dr.
P.O. Box 547
Medford, OK 73759 West Lake, LA 70669
Maine
Thomas A. Emery
9 Loring Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
Maryland
Thomas G. Heimiller
12702 Lee Ben Rd
Kinsville, MD 21087
MassachusettsRhode Island
Robert C. Corr
186 Tremont St., Rm 405
Boston, MA 02111
Mexico
Gonzalo F. Burgos
Calle Atzala 1607
San Andres Cholula
Puebla Mexico 72810
L. Erik Stuckey
703 W. 35th Pl.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Michigan
Loren A. Winn
PO Box 833
Pickney, MI 48169
John D. Miller. Jr.
John E. Rollins
16282 E. 82nd St. N.
Owasso, OK 74055
Minnesota
Harland Thomesen
1037 W. County Rd. D
Shoreview, MN 55126
Donnie G. Higginbotham Alden Johnson
13447 CR 1560
525 Washington St.
Ada, OK 74820
Red Wing, MN 55066
Mississippi
Mickey P MaMahn
P.O. Box 1030
Meridan, MS 39302
Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr.James P. Pearce
807 N. Hobson
Shawnee, OK 74802
Missouri
Russell S. Hanson
107 S Williams St
Fayette, MO 65248
Paul T. Currell
PO Box 683
Elk City, OK 73648
188
E. Mack Griffiths
5066 Saratoga Dr.
McLouth, KS 66054
Douglas B. Taylor
Robert T. Shipe
5108 S.E. 47th St.
OKC, OK 73135
Milton R. Wheatly, Sr.
624 S. Elwood Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21200
Richard Albert Picard
734 Bound Rd.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Lionel J. Goede
715 Murray Hill Dr.
Fenton, MO 63026
Montana
Roger E. Cathel
821 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
James R. Creason
Perry E. Langston
521 S. 4th St.
Okemah, OK 74859
Nebraska
Bruce T. Anderson
2010 S. 26th St.
Lincoln, NE 68542
Bobby L. Carter
Harry W. Gordon
PO Box 326.
PO Box 175
Tecumseh, OK 74873 York, NE 68467
Nevada
Ted P. Bendure
2257 Carson River Rd
Carson City, NV 89701
New Hampshire
Dennis A. Sheridan
PO Box 621
Littleton, NH 03561
Bartis M. Kent
Norris L. Provencher
800 N. 45th St. West 20 Dawson St.
Muskogee, OK 74401 Milton, NH 03851
New Jersey
Dennis L. Stewart
1421 Longboat Ave
Beachwood, NJ 08722
Charles L. Stuckey Ference S. Schubert
132 Road Runner Dr. 143 E. Warren St.
Ponca City, OK 74604 Edgewater, NJ 08010
New Mexico
Dennis R. Detrow
P.O. Box 25004
Albuquerque, NM
87125
Glenn Tuttle
RR 3, Box 678
Broken Arrow, OK
74014
New York
Steven Wing
4689 Rte 39
Bliss, NY 14024
Neal D. Leech
E. William Whittaker
643 N. Market
507 W. Bluff Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801 Bluff Point, NY 1447
North Carolina
Robert A. Schafer
P.O. Box 17212
Raleigh, NC 27619
Elwood M. Isaacs
William Brunk
412 Summit Way
8504 Bournemouth Dr
Norman, OK 73071 Raleigh, NC 27615
North Dakota
Merle L. Huhner
P.O. Box 9544
Fargo, ND 58106
Garry Odom
James K. Well
7000 S. Villa
1014 Constitution Dr.
Choctaw, OK 73022 Bismark, ND 58501
Ohio
Alfred Johnson
4373 Bump Rd
Cable, OH 43009
William D. Bowie, Jr. Bruce D. Basil
37729 Highway 9
15607 Twp 218
Tecumseh, OK 74873 Van Buren, OH 45889
Oregon
Dalvin L. Hollaway
P.O. Box 767
Canyonville, OR 97417
David A. Ray
Daniel Crockett
11921 Maple Valley Dr 76 Skyline Ave.
OKC, OK 73170
Astoria, OR 97103
Panama
Edward S. Lum
Villa de las Fuentas No 1
PO Box 19-01275
Panama City, Panama
189
Frank Woodliff
P.O. Box 290
Fallon, NV 89406
Richard Corn, Jr.
6701 Natalie Ave.
Albuquerque, NM
87110
Pennsylvania
Douglas M. Rowe
1 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Robert G. Davis
Donald S. Gray
PO Box 70
RR 4, Box 41
Guthrie, OK 73044 Brookville, PA 15825
Philippines
Isaac F. Arribas, Jr.
1440 San Marcelino Street
Ermita, Manila; Philippines
James E. Smyrl
Alfonso D. Dualan
1021 N. Washington Ave. 26 Perla Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063 Pasay City Philippines
Portugal
Luis de Castro
Rua Joao Saraiva N 34-1
1700-250 Lisboa. Portugal
Timothy P. Israel
2018 W. 7th Pl.
Elk City, OK 73644
Romania
Adrian Haratau
176, Caalea Calarasilor Str.,
3rd District, Bucharest, Romainia
South Carolina
Johnnie T. Morris
P.O. Box 7463
Columbia, SC 29202
Gary A. Davis
Sam L. Grant, Jr.
620 W. Cherry St.
P.O. Box 614
Drumright, OK 74030 Chester, SC 29706
South Dakota
John Laughlin
PO Box 9134
Rapid City, SD 57709
Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. Norman Herren
516 Leslie Dr.
1003 Ridgecrest Dr.
Del City, OK 73115 Vermillion, SD 57069
Tennessee
Rick Hoover
PO Box 332748.
Nashville, TN 37203-5729
Thomas Eugene Reno
1706 Bagwell Ave.
Hixson, TN 37343
Texas
Jerry N. Kirby
PO Box 354
Red Oak, TX 75154
James W. Willson
P.O. Box 666
Floydada, TX 79235
Togo
Kao Pitassa
Utah
Charles E. Warren
3787 E 1200 S
Heber City, UT 84032
Vermont
Bruce R. Howard
17 Tuttle Meadow
Rutland, VT 05701
O. Ray Harrington
6710 NW 29th St.
OKC, OK 73008
Virginia
Daniel L. Rose
4101 Nine Mile Rd.
Richmond, VA 23223
William D. Williams Jesse Albert Hughes
2221 Hunmmingbird Ln 3287 Long Hill Rd.
Edmond, OK 73034 Virginia Beach, VA23452
Washington
Steven L. Guffy
811 N. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Mark Critchfield
Robert E. Steele
3416 NW 176th St 1708 W. Shoshone
Edmond, OK 73012 Pasco, WA 99301
190
John L. Elwell, Jr.
4380 S. 5100 W.
Hooper, UT 84315
James O. Fendley
West Virginia
James R. Coleman
205 Echols Lane
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Kenneth Lowmiller
1114 Lake St.
Lawton, OK 73505
Wisconsin
James Sturdevant
36275 Sunset Dr.
Dousman, WI 53118
Barry Spradling
Ralph L. Behlke
6510 NW 11th St., Apt. 44 1133 Bayberry Dr.
OKC, OK 73127
Watertown, WI 53094
Wyoming
James L. Sturdevant
200 Rice Ave.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Robert D. King
Walter Cook
5012 Country Club Dr.1058 Bonita Rd.
Lawton, OK 73505 Laramie, WY 82070
2013 DIRECTORY OF COMMANDERIES OF OKLAHOMA
NO. NAME-LOCATION
DATE
COMMANDER
RECORDER
1
GUTHRIE
1419 N. Walnut St.
Guthrie 73044
Jay A. Wall
2
MUSKOGEE
121 S. 6th St
Muskogee 74402
918-682-0251
Marshal Clayton Harvey Johnson, Jr. 2d Wed
12-Aug-1892
PO. Box 1037
6:00 p.m.
Muskogee 74402-1037
(H) 918-683-5616
3
OKLAHOMA CITY
2935 W. Britton Rd.
OKC 73120
405-755-0036
Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Vacant
6
McALESTER
Scottish Rite Temple
918-423-6360
Truett K. McCarty
Monte G. Hendrix 4th Monday 1-Feb-1897
P.O. Box 3335
McAlester 74502-3335
(H) 918-423-6249
8
ST JOHN'S
322 W. Miller
Stillwater 74059
405-372-7520
Steve Singleton
Gary Odendahl 2nd & 4th Wed 1-Feb-1897
338744 E. 840 Rd.
7:00 p.m.
Carney 74832
(H) 405-865-3036
9
ARDMORE
1032 Cherry St
Ardmore 73401
580-223-2396
Lester Stewart
John Carter 2d Monday
PO Box 14
Ardmore 73402-0014
(H) 580-795-4684
14
BEN HUR
1200 W. Grand
Ponca City 74601
580-765-4128
191
Tyler Evans
Tommy M. Johnston
P.O. Box 303
Guthrie 73044-0303
(H) 405-722-7790
STATED CONCLAVE CHARTER
2nd Thurs
11-Aug-1892
2d Tuesdays 11-Aug-1892
7:00 p.m.
2- Nov- 1897
7:30 p.m.
James E. Halbrook 4th Tues
1602 E. Woodland Rd.
Ponca City 74604
(H) 580-762-8955
13-Sep-1928
18
LAWTON
702 SW C Ave.
Lawton 73501
580-353-4603
Robert D. King
Mike Zura
702 SW “C” Ave.
Lawton 7505
(H) 580-248-8707
1st Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
1906
20
TRINITY
5925 E. 9th St.
Tulsa 74112
918-258-5768
Steven M. Smith
Craig Bowman
4th Monday 17-Apr-1906
8812 N. 176th E. Ave. 7:00 p.m.
Owasso 74055
(H) 918-272-9755
22
ELK CITY
102½ N. Jefferson
Elk City 73644
580-225-0484
Garrett R. Stegall
Ronald F. Sloan 1st & 3rd Thur20-May-1912
P.O. Box 671
Elk City 73648-0671
580-225-5115
25
GETHSEMANE
McCulloch Bldg.
114 N. Grand
Okmulgee 74447
918-756-4179
Rex L. Hastey
Vacant
26
CALVARY
Bryan Wheat
610 NE Washington Blvd.
Bartlesville 74006
918-331-3831
Robert E. Goode 2d Monday 23-Apr-1908
1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243
7:30 P.M.
Bartlesville 74006
(H) 918-333-3703
29
ST. AUMER
819½ Main St.
Woodward 73801
580-256-5240
Troy L. Collier
Donald Whitman 4th Thur 8-Mar-1910
PO Box 1661
7:30 P.M. (Jan-Oct)
Woodward, OK 73802 2nd Thur(Nov-Dec)
(C) 580-273-4442
Louis Khoury
Daniel Hanttula 3rd Thurs 14-Apr-1914
P.O. Box 720731
7:30 P.M.
Norman 73071-0731
(H) 405-329-2968
4thTuesday 16-Apr-1916
7:30 P.M.
38
NORMAN
1700 N. Porter
Norman 73069
405-321-7310
42
CIMARRON VALLEY Gerald Hammond
210 N. Ohio
Drumright 74030
918-352-4622
Michael A. Davis
3rd Wed17-Apr-1919
P.O. Box 15
7:00 P.M.
Drumright 74030-0015
(H)918-352-4624
53
CAPITOL HILL
814 N. Key Blvd.
Midwest City 73110
405-732-2034
Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 3d Friday 8-May-1989
516 Leslie Dr..
7:00 p.m.
Del City 73115
(H) 405-670-4258
192
Trasen S. Akers
MASONIC YEAR 2013-2014
GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
ME Donald G. Jones ……………………………..…………………..Grand High Priest
2000 S Mustang Rd #3107, Yukon, OK 73099
405-513-4544
RE Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………..…......Grand Secretary
PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-4622
GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA
MI John L. Logan …………………………………..…………….....Grand Master
13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013
405-478-0451
RI Gary A. Davis ……………………………………………….......Grand Recorder
PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-4622
GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA
RE L. Erik Stuckey ..............………………………………………Grand Commander
703 W 35th Pl, Sand Springs, OK 74063
918-241-23565
RE 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
MW 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
193