Jack M. Harper II
714 Craig
Hillsboro, TX 76645
July 26, 2015
To: Commanders, Officers and Sir Knights of Templar District Six
It was my privilege to represent our Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Jerry
Pingle, in presenting and conducting the Annual School of Instruction for District Six. The school was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Asylum of Denton Commandery #45 in
Denton, Texas. Registration began at 8:00 a.m. and the school started at 9:00 a.m. The session was called to order with prayer by Tom Snyder, Right Eminent Past Grand
Commander of Texas. Visiting dignitaries were then recognized.
We were pleased to have in attendance from the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas: Tom W. Snyder,
Eminent Grand Treasurer, and Right Eminent Past Grand Commander, Very Excellent Past
Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, and Very
Illustrious Past Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select
Masters of Texas. We also had Clarence Laney, Eminent Grand Senior Warden of the Grand
Commandery Knights Templar of Texas, Very Excellent Past Grand High Priest of the Most
Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, and Very Illustrious Past Grand Master of the
Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas. Also in attendance was Melvin Hagood, Excellent Grand Marshal of the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of Texas and James Kirkpatrick, Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guards of the Most
Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas.
There were a total of 58 Sir Knights present.* Representatives from all Commanderies in
District 6 were represented. The school attendance is as follows:
Record of Attendance
Commandery No. Commanders Recorders Officers Members Total
Cleburne
Worth
#12
#19
Denton #45
Weatherford #51
Southside #83
Stephenville #100
Arlington
Visitors
#107
Total
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
2
6
8
4
2
3
5
1
4
2
2
4
1
1
58
*Note: Total includes 3 dual members.
A short District Conclave was also held. Items discussed included: the newly adopted 9 man
Alternate Opening, General Order #1, attendance and representation at Grand Conclave,
3
10
10
6
6
4
6
14
EVERY CHRISTIAN MASON SHOULD BE A KNIGHT TEMPLAR

Permanent Endowment Fund, Penny-A-Day Program, and the schedule for the 163rd Grand
Annual Conclave to be held in Abilene in April 2016, as well as these awards: KTCH, Cross and Crown, Kidd and Gilbough Plaques, and Dale Miller.
I wish to thank the members of Denton Commandery #45 for hosting the school. I would also like to thank the Sir Knights from throughout District 6 for exemplifying the 9 man Alternate
Opening, the 18 man Full Form Opening and Closing and the Order of the Temple.
The following is the schedule of visitations for 2015: o Friday o Saturday o Saturday o Friday o Saturday o Saturday o Saturday
Templar District Six
Visitation Schedule
October 2
October 3
October 3
October 23
October 24
October 24
October 24
7:00 pm
9:00 am
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:00 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Denton #45
Stephenville #100
Cleburne #12
Weatherford #51
Arlington #107
Worth #19
Southside #83
Where possible I will arrive about one hour before the scheduled time to visit with the
Commanders and Recorders to inspect the Commandery books. Following that, I will meet with the Junior Warden, Prelate and designee for the remaining attributes so they can recite their parts should they choose to do so at that time. Please inform me of any special arrangements that I need to be aware of, and whether or not a meal will be served prior to the visit so that I can make my plans accordingly.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at (210) 414-0052, or email at n7080f@sbcglobal.net. If I am not available when you call, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Jack M. Harper II
Grand Generalissimo cc: Grand Officers
Past Grand Commanders
EVERY CHRISTIAN MASON SHOULD BE A KNIGHT TEMPLAR