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OFFICERS OF THE GRAD CHAPTER
STATE OF EW YORK - 2007-08
M. . .E. . . JOHN S. JONES ....................................................................................................GRAND HIGH PRIEST
11 River Crest Drive, Rexford, NY 12148-1127
R. . .E. . . GRIFFITH JONES III ..........................................................................................................GRAND KING
103 Berryman Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226-4373
R. . .E. . . ALAN C. LEWIS ..............................................................................................................GRAND SCRIBE
73 Harvest Ridge Road, Selkirk, NY 12158-1240
R. . .E. . . ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI......................................................................................GRAND TREASURER
1 Edgewater Pl., Glens Falls, NY 12801-4110
R. . .E. . . TED L. DIEHL ..................................................................................ASSISTANT GRAND TREASURER
249 Longstreet Ave., Inwood, WV 25428-3752
M. . .E. . . JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR...........................................................................GRAND SECRETARY
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1788 (315-798-4887)
R. . .E. . . JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON ............................................................GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST
3872 Crittenden Rd., Akron, NY 14001-9522
R. . .E. . . KENNETH J. FISCHER ....................................................................GRAND PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER
255 Fieldstone Terr., Bronx, NY 10471-3022
R. . .E. . . MICHAEL T. DUNN ..........................................................................GRAND ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN
3836 Prospect St., Oneida, NY 13421-3640
R. . .E. . . MARK BRANDARIZ ..............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE THIRD VEIL
59 Gelston Ave. #5J, Brooklyn, NY 11209
R. . .E. . . RAYMOND ROCHE............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE SECOND VEIL
328 Mohawk St., Rome, NY 13440-6056
R. . .E. . . CYRIL A. FRANCIS..................................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE FIRST VEIL
237 Sullivan Pl. #C5, Brooklyn, NY 11225-2925
R. . .E. . . HARVEY A. EYSMAN ..............................................................................................JUDGE ADVOCATE
15 Stonehenge Road, Great Neck, NY 11023-1007
R. . .E. . . M. EUGENE ELLIS ..................................................................................................GRAND LECTURER
227 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601
R. . .E. . . RALPH H. ROSENTHAL ..........................................................................................GRAND SENTINEL
1211 Oxford Pl., Schenectady, NY 12308-2915
R. . .E. . . FRANCIS K. WILCOX ..............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
3575 County Road 32, Oxford, NY 13830-3360
R. . .E. . . ROBERT L. BARROWS ............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
147 Cedar Hill Avenue, South Nyack, NY 10960-2424
R. . .E. . . DAVID SHIRE ............................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
7627 Greenview Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
R. . .E. . . ROBERT J. CAVE ......................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
137 Glen Drive, Ridge, NY 11961-1621
R. . .E. . . WALTER A. COLLINS ..............................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
10 Jeannette Street, Albany, NY 12209-1914
R. . .E. . . HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. ......................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
875 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885-1525
R. . .E. . . CHARLES M. ROBERTS ..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
158 Meadowbriar Road, Rochester, NY 14616-2339
R. . .E. . . JOSE L. VALENCIA, JR. ..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
164 Meeker Road, Vestal, NY 13850-3264
R. . .E. . . WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE..................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
2104 Caton Ave. #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11226-4103
R. . .E. . . R. CURTISS MONTGOMERY II ............................................................................GRAND HISTORIAN
299 Willow Green, Amherst, NY 14228-3427
TRUSTEES
M. . .E. . . EDWARD S. NEWSHAM (2007) ........................................63 Woodside Ave., Oneonta, NY 13820-1328
M. . .E. . . CALVIN G. BOND (2008) ............................................................PO Box 130, Oswego, NY 13126-0130
M. . .E. . . W. BRUCE RENNER (2009) ..................................................64 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220-2028
M. . .E. . . WALTER J. HILSENBECK (2010) ..............................32 New York Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758-4818
M. . .E. . . C. RICHARD TRUST (2011) ..................................................4335 US Rte. 11, Pulaski, NY 13142-9709
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PROCEEDIGS
of the
GRAD CHAPTER
STATE OF EW YORK
ROYAL ARCH MASOS
TWO HUDRED ELEVETH
AUAL COVOCATIO
held at
THE HOLIDAY TURF I
ALBAY, EW YORK
MARCH 7 - 8, 2008
Published by
THE GRAD CHAPTER, STATE OF EW YORK
ROYAL ARCH MASOS
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Most Excellent John S. Jones
Grand High Priest
2008

M. . .E. . . John S. Jones
-- Biography --
John was born to Thomas Hugh and Blodwen (Parry) Jones in Cambridge, NY, on April
23, 1930. He lived the first twelve years of his life in Granville, NY, where he attended public
school through the seventh grade. He moved to Schenectady, NY, with his family in
1942, where he attended middle school and high school.
John entered the army of the United States on March 1, 1949, as a Private Grade E-1.
He served on active duty and in the National Guard and Army Reserve for a period of 41
years and was awarded the U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal and the U.S. Army Commendation
Medal. He graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, along with other military schooling. He
retired as a Colonel Grade 06.
He is a graduate of the Empire State College (SUNY) and has a Bachelor of Professional
Studies in Business Administration degree.
John married Marion J. Ford on September 12, 1987. They lived in West Glenville,
NY. Marion passed away on December 13, 1999.
Community Activities:
Member of Emmanuel/Friedens Church, a church federated in 1994.
Chairman of several church committees and Treasurer of Friedens United Church of Christ.
Member of the American Legion.
Reserve Officers Association of America.
Military Officers Association of America.
Past President of the Capital District Chapter of the Association of the US Army.
Past Chairman of the Military Retirees Council at the Watervliet Arsenal.
Masonic Activities Include:
1. Master of Choriaer Lodge #932 - 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1991.
2. Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1982.
3. Deputy Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1986-1988.
4. Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1988-1990.
5. Sovereign Prince, Sigma Council Princes of Jerusalem - 1989.
6. Received New York State Council of Deliberation Meritorious Service Award - 1994.
7. High Priest of St. George’s Chapter #157 - 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995.
8. District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 12th Capitular District - 1997-1999.
9. Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana near the Grand Chapter of New
York - 1996.
10.Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons:
a) Grand Master of the Third Veil 2001
b) Grand Royal Arch Captain 2002
c) Grand Principal Sojourner 2003
d) Grand Captain of the Host 2004
e) Grand Scribe 2005
f) Grand King 2006
g) Grand High Priest 2007
11. Sovereign Master of the Giles Fonda Yates Council #22 Allied Masonic Degrees - 2002.
12.Albany Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine Puissant Sovereign - 1998
13.Member of Glencairn Council #14, Knight Masons, USA.
14.Governor, Albany York Rite College #24 - 2006-2007.
15.Corresponding Member of the American Lodge of Research F&AM New York.
16.Life Member St. George's Council #74, Cryptic Masons.
17.Member of St. George’s Commandery #37, Knights Templar.
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18.Trustee, Schenectady Lodge #1174 F&AM.
19.Member Knickerbocker Chapter #13, National Sojourners, Inc.
20.Past President Capital District Masonic Charities.
21.Past President of the Right Worshipful Association of the Rensselaer-Schenectady
Masonic District. Present Treasurer.
22.Member of the Past Masters’ Association of the Old Seventieth Masonic District, State
of New York.
23.Past Worthy Patron Coriaer Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and present member of
Beukendaal - George Hope Chapter #271 O.E.S.
24.Member Saratoga-Warren-Washington Past Masters’ Association.
25.Member of Cyprus Shrine, Albany, NY.
26.Member of Schenectady Shrine Club.
27.Member of the Provincial Grand Lodge, USA. The Royal Order of Scotland.
28.Honorary Member of Oxford Chapter #254, Oxford, NY.
HIGHLIGHTS OF CAPITULAR YEAR 2007-08
1. Presentation of gift to the Rural Area Health Education Center (RAHEC).
2. Presentation of gift to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation for the new Regional
Hospital to be built in Greenwich, NY.
3. Rededication of the Revolutionary War Battle Monument at Victory, NY in Saratoga
National Park.
4. The Educational Committee Programs led by R.
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done in a professional manner and were well attended.
5. The program at Raymond’s Pond, which consisted of a presentation of the Old Saratoga
and the conferral of the Mark Master Mason Degree and the Past Master Degree on
several candidates. An excellent barbeque and fellowship as enjoyed by all.
6. The work of the three anointing ceremonies was done in a professional manner with an
excellent portrayal of the significant lessons inculcated within.
7. The attendance of Prince Hall Grand Chapter was especially stimulating because it was
the first time ever that the two Fraternities have met and confided in each other. Their
program was excellent and well conducted. I had the privilege of speaking at their Grand
Communication. Our delegation participated in an excellent luncheon hosted by the
Prince Hall Grand Chapter Officers.
8. I was hosted by the Fraternal Order of Anointed High Priests at Koenig’s Restaurant in
Queens, NY. I received many gifts from the Companions and presented some remarks. It
was a gala evening that I shall always remember and be grateful to the Companions.
9. I was asked by the Grand Master of Masons, M. . .W. . . Neil Bidnick, to give the address
for the Concordant Bodies at Grand Lodge, State of New York, Communication in 2007.
I did and was amazed at the fervency and zeal and appreciation by the Brothers present.
I was indeed humbled.
10.Our 211th Annual Convocation of Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch
Masons, was indeed a great experience for me. We were able to show our fellowship to
our Prince Hall Companions, to have M. . .W. . . Neil Bidnick, Grand Master, and R. . .W. . .
Edward Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, along with many of the Grand Line of Grand
Lodge. We hosted a program conducted by Rural Health Education which was professionally
conducted and received. I had the privilege of presenting many awards to the
Companions for their ourstanding contributions to this Grand Chapter in 2007.
As always, it was delightful to greet and recognize our State Youth Groups. They made
outstanding presentations and are a great asset to this Fraternity.
11. One other thing I should offer is the conduct of the Grand Line on their various visits
was indeed exemplary and especially their presentation at the permanent members
meetings was outstanding.

THE GRAD CHAPTER STATE OF EW YORK
ROYAL ARCH MASOS
The Two Hundred Eleventh Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter, State of New York,
Royal Arch Masons, was convened at the Holiday Turf Inn, Wolf Road, in the City of
Albany, on Friday, the seventh day of March, Anno Domini 2008, Anno Lucis 6008,
Anno Iventis 2538.
The Grand High Priest, Most Excellent John S. Jones, entered the Chapter Room, accompanied
by his Officers, at 9:00 a.m. The gavel was extended to the Grand High Priest. The
Officers assumed their regular stations.
GRAD CHAPTER OFFICERS 2007-2008
M. . .E. . . John S. Jones (157) ......................................................................Grand High Priest
R. . .E. . . Griffith Jones III (71) ..............................................................................Grand King
R. . .E. . . Alan C. Lewis (5) ..................................................................................Grand Scribe
R. . .E. . . Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi (325)................................................................Grand Treasurer
R. . .E. . . Ted L. Diehl (62) ..............................................................Assistant Grand Treasurer
M. . .E. . . James W. Hemstrought, Jr. (254, 106).............................................Grand Secretary
R. . .E. . . Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) ............................................Grand Captain of the Host
R. . .E. . . Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138) ..............................................Grand Principal Sojourner
R. . .E. . . Michael T. Dunn (193) ....................................................Grand Royal Arch Captain
R. . .E. . . Mark Brandariz (138)................................................Grand Master of the Third Veil
R. . .E. . . Raymond Roche (193) ..........................................Grand Master of the Second Veil
R. . .E. . . Cyril A. Francis (2) ....................................................Grand Master of the First Veil
R. . .E. . . Harvey A. Eysman (273, 302) ..........................................................Judge Advocate
R. . .E. . . M. Eugene Ellis (68, 259, 279) ..........................................................Grand Lecturer
R. . .E. . . Ralph H. Rosenthal (157) ..................................................................Grand Sentinel
R. . .E. . . Francis K. Wilcox (254) ..................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . Robert L. Barrows (1) ......................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . David Shire (200) ............................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . Robert J. Cave (2) ............................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Walter A. Collins (5) ........................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Herbert M. Groce, Jr. (2) ..................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Charles M. Roberts (62)....................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Jose L. Valencia, Jr. (332) ................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Wainright G.F. McKenzie (8)............................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . R. Curtiss Montgomery II (71) ........................................................Grand Historian
1979 M. . .E. . . Calvin G. Bond
1982 M. . .E. . . John Aram
1990 M. . .E. . . Courtland M. Andrew
1993 M. . .E. . . Edward R. Trosin
1995 M. . .E. . . W. Bruce Renner
1997 M. . .E. . . C. Richard Trust
PAST GRAD HIGH PRIESTS PRESET
1998 M. . .E. . . Edward S. Newsham
1999 M. . .E. . . Arnold E. Palmer
2001 M. . .E. . . E. Donald Lounsberry
2003 M. . .E. . . David F. Stoy
2004 M. . .E. . . James W. Hemstrought Jr.
2005 M. . .E. . . Walter J. Hilsenbeck
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CHAPTER REPRESETATIVES PRESET
o. Chapter Representatives Office
2 PHOENIX Wayne F. Northrup High Priest
5 TEMPLE Gary E. Smith High Priest
Bill E. Hyatt King
Kenneth Ciatyk Scribe
8 JERUSALEM AMITY Larry Barnard High Priest
Curtis A. Banks, Proxy Scribe
10 FEDERAL John R. Patterson Jr. High Priest
23 WARREN Philip R. Stevens High Priest
29 WASHINGTON Harley R. DeShane King
35 WESTERN STAR Charles H. Lee High Priest
36 GENEVA William L. Colin King
52 HIGHLAND Ronald R. Smith High Priest
George Peterson Scribe
53 HIRAM UNION Keith M. Veitch High Priest
Leon Smith Scribe
57 ONEIDA Louis D. Denato Sr., Proxy High Priest
62 HIRAM George R. Springett High Priest
67 WESTERN SUN Eugene S. Olofson High Priest
P. Michael Nielsen King
70 CENTRAL CITY RIVERSIDE Leonard J. Jensen High Priest
J. Michael Gates KIng
William L. DuPree Scribe
71 TONAWANDA KEYSTONE Dennis J. Januchowski High Priest
David C. Krysztofowicz King
Stephen F. Eisenhauers Scribe
77 FIDELITY Timothy A. Heslop High Priest
79 PALMYRA-EAGLE David R. Rising High Priest
101 STEUBEN David L. Lathers High Priest
106 GREENE Wes Wilson, Proxy High Priest
109 NASSAU Robert Remington High Priest
116 SACANDAGA James A. Lowerre High Priest
Lee C. Brenn King
David E. Dickey Scribe
136 GOWANDA James N. Stoll, Proxy High Priest
138 AMERICUS-ORIENT Glenn Frontera High Priest
Leon B. Weinstein King
139 BINGHAMTON Raymond L. Sullivan High Priest
140 CONSTITUTION Michele Mestolo High Priest
Vincent Libone, Proxy King
143 WELLSVILLE David L. Palmiter, Proxy High Priest
144 DARIUS Spencer G. Davis High Priest
Dennis S. Davis King
147 ZERUBBABEL Wilfrid Compere High Priest
Steven A. Rubin King
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157 ST. GEORGE’S Henry M. Michelin High Priest
Edward E. Sorenson King
David C. Schaefer Scribe
165 LAKE ONTARIO Harry J. Frazier, Jr. High Priest
Alan L. Wood King
172 POUGHKEEPSIE Charles P. Uhle High Priest
Paul M. DesAutel Scribe
173 SALEM TOWN E. William Whittaker, Proxy High Priest
175 ORLEANS Brian S. Hollenbeck, Proxy High Priest
177 TABERNACLE Edward P. Fagan, Jr. High Priest
182 WATKINS Charles Strong High Priest
183 LEROY James MacConnell High Priest
186 NEVERSINK Roland A. Schofield, Jr., Proxy High Priest
189 SANDY HILL - GRANVILLE Gary E. Burch High Priest
191 DUNKIRK George B. Whitmer, Proxy High Priest
193 DORIC Keith F. Folger High Priest
Michael T. Dunn Scribe
195 SUWASSETT Gordon Downs, Proxy High Priest
200 NIAGARA David Shire High Priest
204 ROCKLAND VALLEY Louis M. Irizarry, III High Priest
206 PENTALPHA BANNER Ari N. Chisin King
219 TYRIAN Joseph M. Hummel High Priest
Joseph A. Quinones King
240 MIDLAND George P. Petersen High Priest
247 CHARLES H. PLATT David D. Constable High Priest
254 OXFORD James A. Meek High Priest
Ralph V. Scott King
Robert N. Rogers, Proxy Scribe
251 HORSEHEADS James J. Zearfoss High Priest
Theodore G. Pierce, Jr., Proxy King
270 OSWEGO RIVER Kenneth W. Sweet, Sr., Proxy High Priest
273 MELCHIZEDEK Robert F. Schlegel, Jr. High Priest
Laurence C. Tuck Scribe
276 WAYNE F. Edward Powley, Jr. High Priest
Lee Coller Scribe
277 ONEONTA David F. Stoy King
Edward S. Newsham Scribe
279 PULASKI Manfred Liehs High Priest
C. Richard Trust King
Randolph Bishop Scribe
282 EAST AURORA Russell J. Barber High Priest
288 ASHAROKAN George D. Emmons King
298 BAY VIEW - FLATBUSH Joseph A. Quinones, Proxy High Priest
302 FREEPORT - LONG ISLAND Michael T. Brolly High Priest
303 OWAHGENA Bruce D. King High Priest
304 HOLY ARK Lee E. Garrison High Priest
Paul Barrera Jr., Proxy King
Jeffrey M. Williamson Scribe
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308 NUNNAKOMA Peter C. Pizzorno High Priest
Kenneth J. Lockard King
309 PENATAQUIT Robert P. Bukowski, Proxy High Priest
322 ARCADE Steven L. Wing King
325 WARRENSBURG Peter A. Dansen High Priest
332 WESTERN BROOME Alan P. Zdimal High Priest
James M. Taylor, Proxy King
Donald R. Magill, Proxy Scribe
OPEIG CEREMOIES
There being a constitutional number of Chapters present, M. . . E. . . John S. Jones, Grand High
Priest, officially opened the Two Hundred Eleventh Convocation of the Grand Chapter of
the State of New York in due and ancient ritualistic form with the Officers previously listed
present and in their positions. The meeting was opened with prayer. The flag of the United
States of America was presented and the Pledge of Allegiance given, followed by one verse
of the “Stars Spangled Banner” and one verse of “O Canada”.
The Grand High priest called for any special resolutions that needed to be brought before
the Grand Chapter.
ADMISSIO OF VISITORS
On motion of M. . . E. . . E. Donald Lounsberry:
Be it resolved that Royal Arch Masons in good standing be admitted to the Grand Chapter
during this Annual Convocation provided that this permission be not subsequently revoked
by the objection of a member of this Grand Chapter, except at the time of the election of
Officers.
HOURS OF MEETIG
On motion of M. . . E. . . C. Richard Trust:
Be it resolved, that the session of this Annual Convocation, after the close of this morning’s
session, shall be opened at eight forty-five o’clock tomorrow morning and at such
time in the afternoon as the Grand High Priest shall prescribe.
ELECTIO OF OFFICERS
On motion of M. . . E. . . Walter J. Hilsenbeck:
Be it resolved that the Election of Officers and Trustees be made the special order of
business at 12 noon today.
TESTIMOIAL
On motion of M. . . E. . . Calvin G. Bond:
Resolved, that a Special Committee be appointed to procure and present to the Most
Excellent Grand High Priest, M. . . E. . . John S. Jones, our retiring Grand High Priest, a
suitable testimonial in token of the esteem and appreciation of the Companions and of the
Grand Chapter, and that his portrait be published in the Proceedings of this Annual Convocation.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
On motion of M. . . E. . . Courtland M. Andrew:
Be it resolved that all Committee Reports be received, made a part of the Proceedings
of this Annual Convocation and that they be printed in the Proceedings of this year’s
Annual Convocation.
Committees to act for the duration of this Grand Convocation:
COMMITTEE OF APPEALS & GRIEVACES
The High Priest appointed the following:
M. . . E. . . Edward R. Trosin,
M. . . E. . . W. Bruce Renner M. . . E. . . Arnold E. Palmer
COMMITTEE O THE GRAD HIGH PRIEST’S ADDRESS
M. . . E. . . Walter J. Hilsenbeck,
M. . . E. . . Calvin G. Bond M. . . E. . . C. Richard Trust
Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept all of the above resolutions and committees.
VISITORS TO GRAD CHAPTER
The Grand High Priest directed the Grand Captain of the Host to admit the visitors from out
of state and the Concordant Bodies. He requested the Grand King and the Grand Scribe to
join him on the level to greet our guests.
ARIZONA......................................................R.
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. . E. . . Richard Plue ....................G Chaplain
CALIFORNIA ..............................................M. . . E. . . William N. Wine ..................P G H P
CANADA, PROV. OF ONTARIO ................R. . . E. . . Roland A. Paddle..................G 2nd P
CONNECTICUT ..........................................M. . . E. . . William K. Barr ......................G H P
MAINE ..........................................................M. . . E. . . G. Dean Hoke ........................G H P
R. . . E. . . C. Arthur Allen ....................D G H P
MASSACHUSETTS ....................................M. . . E. . . John M. MacNeill ..............P G H P
MICHIGAN ..................................................M. . . E. . . Jan L. Beaderstadt................P G H P
NEW HAMPSHIRE ......................................M. . . E. . . William J. Morrison................G H P
R. . . E. . . John S. Geas ..............................G K
R. . . E. . . Ralph Gasner ..........................G C H
OHIO..............................................................R. . . E. . . Robert J. Draye ..........................G K
R. . . E. . . Harlan L. Baus ..............P D D G H P
RHODE ISLAND ..........................................M. . . E. . . James A. Smith ......................G H P
R. . . E. . . David A. Jannarelli ....................G K
VERMONT....................................................M. . . E. . . E. Laurence Douglass ............G H P
M. . . E. . . Palmer E. Martin ................P G H P
VIRGINIA ....................................................R. . . E. . . Dale J. Gurney ............................G K
R. . . E. . . Joseph L. Bongiovi ................G Rep
R. . . E. . . Bruce L. VanBuren ........D D G H P
WASHINGTON ............................................R. . . E. . . Lynn L. Bailey ....................D G H P
R. . . E. . . Karl M. Forch ............................G K

JAMAICA......................................................G. Trevor Jones ........Dist. G Superintendent
Jasper Joseph ........................2nd Dist. G Soj
Keith A. Scott ....................2nd G P Scotland
Morris A. Smith ............2nd G S B Scotland
PRINCE HALL..............................................M. . . E. . . Wilbert A. Spencer, Sr.............G H P
R. . . E. . . Albert J. Lewis ....................P G H P
R. . . E. . . Charles Parker ..................G Trustee
SCOTTISH RITE
Ill. Harold L. Aldrich, 33rd Active and Deputy for New York
GEERAL GRAD CHAPTER, ITERATIOAL
M. . . E. . . David F. Stoy, Ambassador to New York
GRAD COMMADERY
Sir Knight Michael Lampadarios, Right Eminent Grand Commander
Sir Knight Kenneth Sussman, Eminent Grand Standard Bearer
GRAD COUCIL
M.Ill. Francis I. Karwowski, Grand Master
R.Ill. Joseph P. Pozefsky, Deputy Grand Master
R.Ill. George B. Whitmer, Grand Marshal
M.Ill. Reuben E. Long , P G M, Grand Trustee
GRAD LODGE - STATE OF EW YORK
M. . .W. . . Neal I. Bidnick, Grand Master
R. . .W. . . Edward G. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master
R. . .W. . . Gilbert Savitsky, Grand Secretary
R. . .W. . . Dennis Breheny, Senior Grand Warden
R. . .W. . . Robert S. Glace, Sr., Junior Grand Deacon
R. . .W. . . Kurt Ott, Grand Marshal
R. . .W. . . Robert S. Finley, Deputy Grand Marshal
R. . .W. . . Biagio Valenti, Grand Standard Bearer
R. . .W. . . Paul Barrera, Jr., Deputy Grand Standard Bearer
R. . .W. . . James Sullivan, Grand Lecturer
R. . .W. . . Melvin Eckhaus, Grand Tiler
R. . .W. . . Steven A. Rubin, Proctor
PAST GRAD MASTERS, STATE OF EW YORK
M. . .W. . . Bruce Widger
M. . .W. . . Calvin G. Bond
M. . .W. . . Edward R. Trosin
All guests were asked to rise and were accorded Grand Honors.
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. .W. . . Neal I. Bidnick Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York was escorted to
the East, under escort of R. . .W. . . Kurt Ott, Grand Marshal and accorded Grand Honors. The
Gavel was extended to the Grand Master who then turned the annual convocation back over
to the Grand High Priest.

GRAD REPRESETATIVES
* = Not Present
STATE / PROVICE / COUTRY REPRESETATIVE
ALABAMA R. . .E. . . Paul R. Tansey (254, 106)
ALASKA R. . .E. . . Harold L. Aldrich (71)
ALBERTA VACANT
ARGENTINA VACANT
ARIZONA R. . .E. . . Conrad Kupinski (23)
ARKANSAS VACANT
AUSTRIA R. . .E. . . Harvey W. DeHond (276) Exc
BELGIUM VACANT
BRITISH COLUMBIA R. . .E. . . Paul M. DesAutel (172)*
CALIFORNIA R. . .E. . . Robert L. Gilliam (147)*
CANADA (Ontario) R. . .E. . . Jerold A. Brade (35) Exc.
COLORADO R. . .E. . . Guy Porter (8)
CONNECTICUT R. . .E. . . Carl J. Fitje (138)*
DELAWARE R. . .E. . . James Maskiell
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA R. . .E. . . Charles Antzelevitch (57) Exc
FINLAND VACANT
FLORIDA R. . .E. . . Edward A. Finn (302)
FRANCE R. . .E. . . Michel Pombet (140) Exc
GEORGIA R. . .E. . . Harley R. DeShane (29)
GERMANY R. . .E. . . Walter J. Slodki (2, 140, 147) Exc
GREECE R. . .E. . . Michael A. Lampadarios (8)
HAWAII PENDING
IDAHO R. . .E. . . Harold W. Lanning (247)
ILLINOIS R. . .E. . . C. Burton Pierce (53, 116, 309)Exc
INDIA R. . .E. . . William C. Pazderka (302) Exc.
INDIANA R. . .E. . . Seymour Himelstein (302) Exc
IOWA VACANT
IRELAND R. . .E. . . John R. Patterson Jr. (10)*
ISRAEL R. . .E. . . Ari N. Chisin (206, 273)
ITALY R. . .E. . . Vincent Libone (140)
KANSAS R. . .E. . . Lawrence Dunn (62)*
KENTUCKY R. . .E. . . Warren Hyde (116)*
LOUISIANA R. . .E. . . William M. Tschumi (168)*
MAINE R. . .E. . . Theodore G. Pierce Jr. (261) Exc
MANITOBA VACANT
MARYLAND R. . .E. . . Robert S. Finley (67)
MASSACHUSETTS R. . .E. . . Alfred M. Lyth (71) Exc
MICHIGAN R. . .E. . . F. Robert Reynolds (52)
MINNESOTA R. . .E. . . R. Stuart Smith Jr. (79)*
MISSISSIPPI R. . .E. . . Stephen A. Licht (35) Exc
MISSOURI R. . .E. . . Daniel Evans (322) Exc
MONTANA R. . .E. . . Lloyd J. Van DeViver (276) Exc
NEBRASKA VACANT
NETHERLANDS R. . .E. . . Barteld Gout (23) Exc
NEVADA VACANT
NEW BRUNSWICK R. . .E. . . James M. Taylor (332)
NEW HAMPSHIRE R. . .E. . . Donald R. Magill (332)
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NEW JERSEY R. . .E. . . Ward K. Smith (116)*
NEW MEXICO R. . .E. . . Salvatore Garite (206)*
NEW SOUTH WALES R. . .E. . . Paul B. Matthews (174)*
NEW ZEALAND R. . .E. . . Reuben Long (47)
NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR R. . .E. . . Peter Yanalavitch (80)*
NORTH CAROLINA R. . .E. . . Richard E. Eades (91)
NORTH DAKOTA R. . .E. . . David C. Stanley (23)
NOVA SCOTIA R. . .E. . . Raymond A. Klimpel (302)
OHIO R. . .E. . . Carl J. Hassum (302)
OKLAHOMA R. . .E. . . Maurice Sweitzer (58)
OREGON R. . .E. . . Jack Sanders (195) Exc
PENNSYLVANIA R. . .E. . . James J. Powell (183) Exc
PHILIPPINES R. . .E. . . Willie G. Manalang (138)
PORTUGAL R. . .E. . . James M. Malone, Jr. (157)*
PRINCE HALL R. . .E. . . Curtis A. Banks (8)
QUEBEC VACANT
QUEENSLAND R. . .E. . . Robert D. Stack (302)
RHODE ISLAND R. . .E. . . Wes Wilson (106)
SASKATCHEWAN R. . .E. . . Garry R. Hutchurson
SCOTLAND R. . .E. . . Ronald A.P. Joseph, Sr.
SOUTH AFRICA R. . .E. . . Mark L. Adler (206)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA VACANT
SOUTH CAROLINA R. . .E. . . Frank Polchlopek (70) Exc
SOUTH DAKOTA R. . .E. . . Manfred Liehs (279)
SWITZERLAND VACANT
TENNESSEE R. . .E. . . Edward E. Sorenson (157)
TEXAS R. . .E. . . Leon B. Weinstein (138) Exc
UNITED STATES OF MEXICO VACANT
UTAH R. . .E. . . Frank M. Kaminsky (139)
VENEZUELA VACANT
VERMONT R. . .E. . . Ronald P. Kamp (70)
VICTORIA VACANT
VIRGINIA R. . .E. . . Wayne S. Watkins (172)
WASHINGTON R. . .E. . . Charles V. Bunton (288)
WEST VIRGINIA R. . .E. . . Roland A. Schofield, Jr. (186)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA VACANT
WISCONSIN R. . .E. . . Homer A. Burch
WYOMING PENDING
The Grand Representatives to other jurisdictions are so important because they are the communication
link between those other organizations. For us to have fraternal greetings with
anyone you need people to prompt that. I thank you so much for the work you have done
this year and yours is a very important work in this Grand Chapter, for without it there
would be no communication with other jurisdictions and that is so important for our maintenance
of our health and everything else. Congratulations on a job well done.
At this time I have the pleasure of greeting the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of
Prince Hall. We have two representatives here this morning, Right Excellent Curtis A. Banks
Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Prince Hall, near the Grand Chapter of New
York, Royal Arch Masons and Most Excellent Albert J. Lewis Jr., Grand Representative of
New York, near the Grand Chapter of Prince Hall, Royal Arch Masons. The Grand Repre-
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sentative system I was designing to foster and encourage a closer bond of union and fraternal
accord between the Grand Lodges and Grand Chapters of the world by helping to establish
the true spirit of brotherhood and by promoting the principles of masonic universality. Communication
is the key to such an appointment. A Grand Representative must communicate
to the Grand Secretary in the Grand Jurisdiction appointing him and tell him the following:
(1) his appreciation for the distinct honor of the appointment, (2) give his fraternal greetings
to the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter to which he is accredited and (3) his
pledge to carry out the duties of the office intrusted to his care. I now ask the Captain of the
Host to please escort R. . .E. . . Curtis A. Banks and M. . .E. . . Albert J. Lewis Jr. west of the altar.
There they took the obligation as Grand Representative of their respective jurisdictions.
Grand High Priest Jones congratulated them on their appointments and wished them the
best of luck. I would also like to present to you both a little memory of this occasion. To you
R. . .E. . . Banks I present the Ezra Ames medallion. Ezra Ames was a very high mason in this
State and was Grand High Priest for 24 years and dedicated the Champlain Canal in 1823.
He was also an artist working in Albany and you can still see some of his works in the Albany
Museum. I also have a Thomas Smith Webb medallion for you M. . .E. . . Lewis. Thomas
Smith Webb was a great instigator of Royal Arch Masons, Council and Commandery. He
lived in Massachusetts and work in textiles. He also developed the General Grand Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons International. We give this to you so that you have a feeling for what
this State is about. We appreciate again what you have done and what you will do to make
the fellowship between these two Grand Chapters grow.
District Deputy Grand High Priests 2007-08
Capitular District District Deputy Grand High Priest
#1 R. . .E. . . John A. Chepak (138)
#2 R. . .E. . . David W. Dowell (219) Exc.
#3 R. . .E. . . Robert Olmo, Jr. (206)
#4 R. . .E. . . Kenneth J. Lockard (308)
#6 R. . .E. . . F. Robert Reynolds (52)
#11 R. . .E. . . John R. Nealis II (277)
#12 R. . .E. . . George E. Prentice (157)
#14 R. . .E. . . Allan M. Bryant (325)
#17 R. . .E. . . Kenneth G. Bates (68) Absent
#18 R. . .E. . . Dennis S. Davis (144)
#19 R. . .E. . . Fred A. Dashnaw (279) Absent
#20 R. . .E. . . Christian G. Heberle (70)
#21 R. . .E. . . Allen C. Lang (254, 106)
#22 R. . .E. . . James J. Zearfoss (261)
#24 R. . .E. . . F. Edward Powley (276)
#25 R. . .E. . . L. Ronald Edwards, Jr. (164) Exc.
#27 R. . .E. . . David A. Hardy (101)
#28 R. . .E. . . Stanley J. Bishop (280)
#29 R. . .E. . . Dennis G. Parmerter
#31 R. . .E. . . Leland L. Jones (282)
#32 R. . .E. . . George B. Whitmer (191)
The District Deputy Grand High Priests are the bulwark and foundation of this Grand Chapter,
along with the Grand High Priest. Without that foundation there would be no Grand
Chapter or Grand Lodge or Grand Council or Grand Commandery or grand anything. What
they do down at that level is so important and if it doesn’t work we have a problem. I congratulate
all of you for all your hard work during this year.
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Assistant Grand Lecturers 2007-08
Capitular District Assistant Grand Lecturer
#1 V. . .E. . . Manfred O. Wuttke (177)
#2 R. . .E. . . Alfonso Serrano (298) Absent
#3 V. . .E. . . Laurence C. Tuck (273) Absent
#4 V. . .E. . . Peter C. Pizzorno (308)
#6 V. . .E. . . Louis M. Irizarry II (204)
#11 R. . .E. . . Charles L. Lowe (277)
#12 V. . .E. . . Alfred L. Graham (116)
#14 R. . .E. . . Thomas L. Nesbitt (10, 325) Absent
#17 R. . .E. . . William L. Main (68) Absent
#18 R. . .E. . . Louis D. Denato, Sr. (57)
#19 R. . .E. . . John R. Fuller (167, 270)Absent
#20 R. . .E. . . Hobert C. Cook (303)
#21 R. . .E. . . Alonzo C. LaBarr (139)
#22 V. . .E. . . Peter Ditmars (77)
#24 V. . .E. . . Lloyd J. VanDeViver (276) Exc.
#25 V. . .E. . . Ernest H. Day, Sr. (36)
#27 R. . .E. . . David L. Lathers (101)
#28 No one appointed
#29 V. . .E. . . Brian S. Hollenbeck (175)
#31 V. . .E. . . Mark S. Hatswell (71) Absent
#32 V. . .E. . . James N. Stoll (191)
The Assistant Grand Lecturers of our Districts are so important in seeing that our ritual is
done in a respectable manner. We now have a new ritual which is actually four individual
books. There is also a fifth book which will be printed later containing other material for the
operation of the Chapter. All of the material is printed in English, so there is no excuse in
memorizing it. I thank you for all the time and effort for you have put in this year to make
the ritual better in your districts. It is so important that we do good ritual,and make a good
impression on the candidates.
Grand High Priest Address
“Whence we came and whither are we traveling?”
I am excited about the future of Freemasonry in the State of New York. I say this because
I envision a healthy, spiritual growth within the fraternity that is designed to make a
fraternity that will facilitate its health and lead to the fulfillment of its mission, which is to
take good men and make them spiritually and morally better men.
In order to go forward, we must think on the word "TOGETHERNESS" in order to accomplish
our mission.
Togetherness does not offer a magical fix but calls the fraternity together to do the following:
1. Deepen their appreciation of how they enrich the lives of our Brethren and how it
can strengthen our corporate and personal relations to the Great Architect and to our fraternity.
2. Develop a hunger and broad based involvement in innovations and evolution of our
traditions of Fellowship, Generosity, Charity, Prudence and Leadership.
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Doing the same things over and over again we gain no new results and face mounting challenges.
Fewer and fewer Brothers have to work twice as hard. We need new approaches
and risk uncharted territories on the way to a new tomorrow.
We must call for change in individual behaviors, specifically the way in which our
leaders lead. This initiative identifies and leverages power for the fraternity's most motivated
and imaginative leaders.
We must update and develop deeper insight into the meaning of Masonry through education
concerning its philosophy and history.
We must talk to others outside the fraternity of the wonders and blessings of this Great
Fraternity in our own lives.
We must provide the support and skills necessary for leading our lodges, chapters,
councils, commanderies, valleys and districts facing significant challenges and substantial
changes on the way to becoming more vital and effective.
MEMORIAL SERVICE - 2008
R. . .E. . . & Rev.Walter A. Collins, Grand Chaplain
Assisted by
R. . .E. . . & Rev. Charles M. Roberts
and
R. . .E. . . & Rev. Jose L. Valencia, Jr.
(Rev. Collins) We gather at this time in loving memory for those companions of our
Holy Royal Arch who have departed this earthly life to find home with the Grand High
Priest of heaven. Let us remember that we look not to things that are seen but to things that
are unseen; for things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
We light this candle now as a symbol of our brotherly love for them.
Let us pray together. As we worship God this morning remembering before him are
departed companions and to give him thanks for their lives and to find solace from him for
our common sorrows. Let us pray now together in unison. Father in heaven we praise your
holy name for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you. The example of their
lives, the life and grace you gave them and the peace in which they rest and we honor their
memories. Make us more aware that you are the one from whom comes every perfect gift.
We praise you today for your servants and for all that you did through them for our fraternity.
Make us in this sadness now and fill our hearts with praise and thanksgiving. In your
name we pray, Amen.
We will sing two stances of “God our life through all the circling years”.
(Rev. Roberts) The Scripture lesson this morning first comes from the book of Exodus
the 23rd chapter verse 20: “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the
way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” And, reading from psalm 84: “How
lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints for the courts
of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found
a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young - a place near
your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your
house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set
their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of
springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength till
each appears before God in Zion. Hear my prayer, O Lord God Almighty; listen to me, O
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God of Jacob. Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one. Better
is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the
house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk
is blameless. O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. Here ends the reading
of God’s holy Word for us this day.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished East,
and Companions all: we pause for a moment today day in memory of the 126 companions,
whose journey here on earth has ended. These companions were fellow sojourners in promoting
Royal Arch masonry in their Chapters, the State, and even beyond. To some which
had gained much was the elevation to the rank and title of Excellent or Right Excellent or
even Most Excellent. Yet in their own way they exhibited the fraternal bond of friendship
and brotherly love. This day we remember one of the permanent members of this Grand
Chapter who has joined that home. We remember Most Excellent and Most Illustrious John
A. Sainz. Not distinguishing him out among the other one hundred and twenty-six companions
that have passed away, but as one who typifies Capitular Masonry for us all as the
other one hundred and twenty-five did. We give thanks for his life and for the gifts he has
given through that life to this fraternity. My companions we don’t often think of how precious
and special each one of us is in the eyes of God. Yet our Scripture lessons indicate
today how God looks upon us and will give us a home. A promised land an idea of the welcome
into the next life. Life is a journey, a journey from birth to death. The greatest journey
in the Old Testament was a journey from Egypt to the promised land, the land of
Canaan. For us our promised land he is not on this earth. Our promised land is where milk
and honey flow in heaven. The journey to the promised land in the Old Testament is a symbol
of the journey each of us makes to God as we go through this life. And between our birth
and our death we are pilgrims that road to the Almighty. We are but travelers on that journey,
journeying together arm in arm with the love of brotherhood. Because we are travelers
and pilgrims on our travels through life, we know that our final destiny is with God and
we should keep our sites always fix, not just on the appearance of that life, but on the fact
that we were created by God, that we cannot be truly happy unless we live as God wishes
us to live. And of course God wants only what is good for us. We should keep our eyes
fixed on the fact that God’s destiny is eternal life and not just death. The whole psalm of
eighty-four is about our longing for God. My soul is longing and yearning for the dwelling
to be with God. One day within your dwelling is better than a thousand elsewhere the
psalmist said. The longing for God is longing in the heart of all of us. We all have a desire
for home do we not. We are created by God and will not be fully happy until we are at peace
with God in heaven. Any happiness we have here on earth is really a very small portaste of
the joy of being with God in heaven. People of faith know this instinctively but with someone
without faith they might try to satisfy their longing for God in so many ways that would
never really satisfy or bring lasting peace or happiness or fulfillment or satisfaction. So
much of our troubles in life could have been avoided by living a life of faith. By knowing
from one’s faith that nothing will fully satisfy us except God himself. It is a mistake if we
think we could achieve a perfect utopia here on earth without God. An early church father
by the name of St. Augustin once said “you have made us for yourself O Lord, and our
hearts are restless until they rest in You”. The psalmist said “One day in your dwelling is
better than a thousand elsewhere”. The threshold of the house of God I prefer to the
dwellings of the wicked. Living with God, walking with God, living the life of faith is the
way to peace. I can say from those Companions who have joined that eternal home, who I
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have known personally, have been witnesses to living their lives and desire to be with their
God when it would be appropriate for them to see their God. The psalmist said “My heart
and my soul ring out joy to God, the living God”. Being in God’s dwelling is so good that
even the swallows spend time there. Think of that, even the birds of the air will rejoice in
the presents of God. During this service we are praying for those companions who have
ended their pilgrimage here on earth and we entrust them to God’s mercy and love. And, as
we do so, once again the psalm reassures us that God will be good to those who have been
good. The Lord will not refuse any good. To those who walk without blame Lord God of
hosts happy are those always who trust in God. Yes, my companions, our desire for home
and its fulfillment is by the act of God. Remember what the Exodus story said, what the Lord
said, see I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you
to a place I have prepared. Let me close this message with this piece of poetry entitled
“Death is Only an Horizon”: We give them back to you O Lord who first gave them to us
and as you did not lose them in the giving so we do not lose them in the return. Not as the
world gives do you give, O lover of souls, but what is yours is ours also if we belong to you.
Life is unending because love is undieing and the boundaries of this life are but an horizon,
an horizon is but a limit to our vision. Lift us up Almighty and Loving God that we may see
further. Strengthen our faith that we may see beyond the horizon and while you prepare a
place for us, as you have promised, prepare us also for that happy place that where you are
we may be also with those we have loved forever and forever. Amen.
(Rev. Valencia) Let us pray. O Loving Heavenly Father, from whom we come and from
whom we all shall all eventually return, thou has been our dwelling place for generation to
generation. We come now humbly before thy presence loving Father as we pause to honor
the memory of those beloved companions who have gone on before us. We thank thee loving
Father for the joint privilege of serving thee as we labor together in the quarries of Masonry.
These are the loving companions, who having finished their course in faith now dwell
with thee thru all of eternity. Make thy spirit be felt in this place as we lift our hearts in
praise and thanksgiving for these brother companions who having lived and labored
amongst us and with us have entered the celestial lodge to receive from thee the welcome
words of commendation, well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy
of thy Lord. Our loving heavenly Father, we pray that their exemplary lives and their devoted
labors may remain for us a constant source of inspiration and encouragement in our
own labors within our time. May we continue to enhance the stature of our fraternity in the
eyes of all men. It is in thy name and spirit O Loving Father that we offer these petitions.
Amen.
And now may we stand as we sing the last stanza of “God our life through all the circling
years”.
(Rev. Roberts) Our companions have filed their safe lodging in the temple not made
with human hands. There they find their true home. We extinguish this flame, ever reminded
that our brotherly love for them should burn steady in our hearts and lives forever. Amen.
(end of Memorial Service)
I thank our Chaplains for the fine Memorial Service paying tribute to our companions
who have passed across the veil.
The Square and Compass surrounding the letter "G" form the standard emblem of
American Freemasonry.
Freemasonry stands for fraternity and philanthropy, truth and justice, reverence to God
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and enlightenment in all spheres, civil, religious and intellectual.
Leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others. It is vital that our
leadership, at all levels, improve individual leadership skills. I especially emphasize the
skills of communication, both in the spoken and written word, so that we, as leaders, can
best serve all of our membership and keep them informed.
God ordered Noah to build an ark and gave him all of the particulars to build it. Noah
did as he was ordered and put his family and two species on board of every living creature
on the face of the earth at that time, one male and one female. Then God sent the rains for
forty days and forty nights and Noah learned several profound lessons from this great experience.
1. Don't miss the boat.
2. Remember that we are all in the same boat.
3. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
4. Stay fit. When you are 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
5. Don't listen to critics. Just get on with the job that needs to be done.
6. Build your fortune on the high ground.
7. For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
8. Speed isn't everything. Snails were on board with the cheetahs.
9. When stressed, float a while.
10. Remember the Ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic, by professionals.
11. When the doo-doo gets really deep, don't sit there and complain – grab a shovel.
12. If you have to start over, have a friend by your side.
13. Remember that the woodpeckers inside are often a bigger threat than the storm outside.
14. No matter the storm, when you are with God there is always a rainbow waiting.
We live in a Fraternal Mansion that has many rooms in it. We must keep the doors to
these rooms always open. We must work and act united. For united we stand and progress.
I am a believer in the Power of Affirmations. Please rise and with powerful meaning
and with Fervency and Zeal repeat the following affirmations after me:
1. I am creative.
2. I celebrate myself.
3. I am at peace.
4. I am free to be myself.
5. I embrace the future.
6. I can handle change.
7. I trust the process of life.
8. If it is to be, then it's up to me.
When you believe in God, the Creator and yourself, great things can happen. Therefore,
go forth and labor in the quarries of Freemasonry with Fervency and Zeal and may this
great fraternity blossom and bloom because of your labors.
God loves each and every one of you my Brothers, my Companions and my Sir Knights
and so do I.
Thank you.
The King, Right Excellent Griffith Jones II, referred the Grand High Priest address to the
committee on the Grand High Priest’s address for their review and recommendation. and returned
the gavel to the Grand High Priest.
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Grand High Priest’s Dispensations Issued
March 12, 2007 - To Melchizedek Chapter No. 273 for the purpose of permanently relocating
to the Matinecock Masonic Historical Society Building in Oyster By, New York,
which was razed by fire and now rebuilt.
March 13, 2007 - To Washington Chapter No. 29 for the purpose of temporarily relocating
to the Cortlandville Lodge No. 470, on the second Tuesday of each Month, for the months
of March, April and May.
March 3, 2007 - To Hiram Chapter No. 62 for the purpose of extending the dispensation to
temporarily relocate to the Northfield Lodge, 17 Church St., Pittsford, NY, due to the sale
of the Rochester Downtown Temple. A decision on a permanent location must be made by
December 31, 2007.
April 10, 2007 - To Oneonta Chapter No. 277 for the purpose to change the date of the
Stated Convocation from April 9, 2007 to April 23, 2007 to host the Grand Lecturer’s Convention
in the 11th Capitular District.
May 18, 2007 - To Horseheads Chapter No. 261 for the purpose of holding a Special Convocation
to confer the Most Excellent Master Degree on Saturday, May 19, 2007.
May 22, 2007 - To Geneva Chapter No. 36 for the purpose of wearing Royal Arch Regalia
in the Geneva Fireman’s parade on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
May 22, 2007 - To Cayuta-Elmira Chapter No. 42 for the purpose of holding a joint meeting
at Fidelity Chapter No. 77, Trumansburg, NY on Monday, June 11, 2007 to help confer
the Holy Royal Arch Degree.
May 30, 2007 - To Americus Orient Chapter No. 138 for the purpose of wearing Royal
Arch Regalia in a parade on Sunday, June 3, 2007.
May 31, 2007 - To Ancient Temple Chapter No. 5 for the purpose of holding a Royal Arch
Degree Festival on June 29 and June 30, 2007.
June 1, 2007 - To Excelsior Chapter No. 164 for the purpose of electing and installing a Past
High Priest to serve as High Priest for the balance of 2007, at a Stated Convocation due to
the inability of the elected High Priest to serve due to his new job schedule.
June 21, 2007 - To Phoenix Chapter No. 2 for the purpose of holding a joint convocation
with Americus Orient Chapter No. 138 at City Island Masonic Temple, 241 City Island
Ave., Bronx, NY, on Saturday, July 14, 2007 to confer the Mark Master Mason and Past
Master degrees.
July 9, 2007 - To Americus Orient Chapter No. 138 for the purpose of holding a joint convocation
with Phoenix Chapter No. 2 at City Island Masonic Temple, 241 City Island Ave.,
Bronx, NY, on Saturday, July 14, 2007 to confer the Mark Master Mason and Past Master
degrees.
September 25, 2007 - To LeRoy Chapter No. 183 for the purpose of holding a Royal Arch
Festival to confer all degrees on qualified candidates from several Chapters at a Special
Convocation on Saturday, October 13, 2007.
October 2, 2007 - To East Aurora Chapter No. 282 for the purpose of taking qualified candidates
to receive degrees at a Royal Arch Festival in LeRoy Chapter No. 183, on October
13, 2007.
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ovember 14, 2007 - To Binghamton Chapter No. 139 for the purpose of meeting simultaneously
yet independently with Western Broome Chapter No. 332 on the occasion of any
Stated Convocation or Special Convocation of either Chapter and at the location of either
Chapter. Due and timely notice of all such Convocations will be sent to all members. This
Dispensation will remain in effect until March 8, 2008.
ovember 14, 2007 - To Western Broome Chapter No. 332 for the purpose of meeting simultaneously
yet independently with Binghamton Chapter No. 139 on the occasion of any
Stated Convocation or Special Convocation of either Chapter and at the location of either
Chapter. Due and timely notice of all such Convocations will be sent to all members. This
Dispensation will remain in effect until March 8, 2008.
ovember 26, 2007 - To Nunnakoma Chapter No. 308 for the purpose of changing the date
of the Stated Convocation from December 25, 2007 to December 11, 2007 due to the holidays.
December 7, 2007 - To Otsego Chapter No. 26 for the purpose of opening and closing
jointly and hold individual meetings to conduct business with Oneonta Chapter No. 277
and Delaware Chapter No. 251 at the Stated Convocation of Delaware Chapter No. 251 at
Walton Masonic Temple on Monday, December 10, 2007.
December 7, 2007 - To Oneonta Chapter No. 277 for the purpose of opening and closing
jointly and hold individual meetings to conduct business with Otsego Chapter No. 26 and
Delaware Chapter No. 251 at the Stated Convocation of Delaware Chapter No. 251 at Walton
Masonic Temple on Monday, December 10, 2007.
December 7, 2007 - To Delaware Chapter No. 251 for the purpose of opening and closing
jointly and hold individual meetings to conduct business with Otsego Chapter No. 26 and
Oneonta Chapter No. 277 at the Stated Convocation of Delaware Chapter No. 251 at Walton
Masonic Temple on Monday, December 10, 2007.
December 17, 2007 - To Salem Town Chapter No. 173 for the purpose of changing their
Stated Convocation of December 4th to December 18th due to poor weather conditions.
Officers will be elected and installed at the December 18th Convocation.
December 17, 2007 - To Tyrian Chapter No. 219 for the purpose of electing and installing
the 2008 Officers at the Stated Convocation of January 10, 2008.
December 28, 2007 - To Owahgena Chapter No. 303 for the purpose of electing and installing
the Officers for 2008 at a Special Convocation on Friday, December 28, 2007.
December 31, 2007 - To Tabernacle Chapter No. 177 for the purpose of electing and installing
the Officers for 2008 at the Stated Convocation of February 11, 2008.
December 31, 2007 - To Buckingham-Mohegan Chapter No. 174 for the purpose of electing
and installing the Officers for 2008 at a Summoned Convocation on Monday, January
21, 2008, due to the poor weather conditions for the December 2007 meeting.
January 2, 2008 - To Darius Chapter No. 144 for the purpose of holding a joint installation
of elected Officers for 2008 with Oneida Chapter No. 57, Doric Chapter No. 193 and
Iroquois Chapter No.236 at the Stated Convocation of Oneida Chapter No. 57 on Thursday,
January 10, 2008.
January 2, 2008 - To Zerubbabel Chapter No. 147 for the purpose of electing and installing
the Officers for 2008 at a Stated Convocation on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
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January 2, 2008 - To the Royal Arch Companions of the Fraternal Union of Anointed High
Priests for the purpose of conferring the Order of High Priesthood under the auspices of the
Fraternal Union of Anointed High Priests on recently elected High Priests, in the New York
city Masonic Temple, on Saturday, February 2, 2008.
February 16, 2008 - To the Royal Arch Companions of Western New York for the purpose
of conferring the Order of High Priesthood on recently elected High Priests, at Salem Town
Chapter No. 173, Seneca Falls Masonic Temple, on Saturday, February 16, 2008.
Grand Representatives - Appointed
VERMONT ..................................Ronald P. Kamp, Central City Riverside Chapter No. 70
DELAWARE ......................................James Maskiell, Pentalpha Banner Chapter No. 206
Certificate dated 5/29/07
WISCONSIN......................................................Homer A. Burch, Oxford Chapter No. 254
PENNSYLVANIA ..........................................Alfred Graham, Sacandaga Chapter No. 116
Replacing James J. Powell , LeRoy Chapter No. 183
PRINCE HALL........................................Curtis A. Banks, Jerusalem Amity Chapter No. 8
ARKANSAS ............................................................Arnt Arntsen, Nassau Chapter No. 109
OHIO..............................................Carl J. Hassum, Freeport-Long Island Chapter No. 302
Chapter
Sixty Year Certificates
ame Exalted
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. Francis E. Bright 12/12/1947
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. William H. Hogle 12/12/1947
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. Wayne F. Earl 5/28/1947
Oneonta Chapter No. 277 R. . .E. . . Jerry F. Tryon 5/16/1947
Freeport-Long Island Chapter No. 302 Comp. Herman E. Simolis 12/03/1947
Oxford Chapter No. 254 Comp. Henry R. Bennett 3/24/1948
Chapter
Fifty Year Certificates
ame Exalted
Charles H. Platt Chapter No. 247 R. . .E. . . Bruce Widger 4/10/1957
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. Gordon K. Garlick 4/09/1957
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. George G. Morwood 5/23/1956
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 Comp. James G. Morwood 5/23/1956
Salem Town Chapter No. 173 Comp. Kenneth K. Watkins 5/21/1957
Charles H. Platt Chapter No. 247 E. . . John R. Masters 11/27/1957
Charles H. Platt Chapter No. 247 E. . . Donald H. Sauer 11/27/1957
Freeport-Long Island Chapter No. 302 R. . .E. . . J. Castleane 10/28/1957
Freeport-Long Island Chapter No. 302 E. . . John G. James 11/20/1957
Chapter
Twenty-five Year Certificate
ame Exalted
Warrensburg Chapter No. 325 R. . .E. . . Peter A. Dansen 5/12/1981
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Grand High Priest John Jones called on Most Excellent Calvin G. Bond, for the Diseases
of the Lungs Committee and Trustees report.
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TRUSTEES REPORT - 2007
To: The Grand Chapter of the State of New York, R.A.M.
The Trustees of Grand Chapter continued in 2007, to uphold their responsibility of
vesting and securing the funds of the Grand Chapter and making, with the approval of Grand
Chapter, appropriate transfers of such funds. We changed advisors from HSBC of Rochester
to the Schneeweiss Group of Wachovia Securities in the Spring of 2006.
We have continued this year under a resolution enacted by Grand Chapter on March 1,
2002, authorizing the services of a financial advisor.
In an improved year for investments, the Funds increased in value by over 9%. The recapitulation
of the several funds for the year ended December 31, 2007, is presented for
your information by our Grand Treasurer at the end of this report.
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Permanent Fund
and
Diseases of the Lungs Fund
At the Grand Chapter convocation March 7, 2005, approval was given to distribute to
distressed Companions and dependents of Companions who suffer from diseases of the
lungs, a sum not to exceed $30,000.00 and $17,000.00 to Grand Chapter for administrative
costs related to the Fund. Any balance of income is to be used in accordance with the purposes
of the Fund. A motion to increase the amount for Grand Chapter to $18,000. is now
proposed. Motion was made, seconded and approved.
Scholarship Fund
The Trustees propose the following resolutions:
“RESOLVED: That the Trustees of the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, Royal
Arch Masons, be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding the investment income, for the
granting of such scholarships as may be approved by the Scholarship Committee, plus
$3,000 to Grand Chapter for administrative purposes.” Motion was made to adopt the resolution,
seconded and approved.
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Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation, Inc.
“RESOLVED: That the Trustees of the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, Royal
Arch Masons, be authorized to expend any of the principal or income in this fund upon the
written direction of the Directors of the Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation, Inc. Motion
was made to adopt the resolution, seconded and approved.
Miscellaneous Fund
The Miscellaneous Fund is a combination of several small funds, the details of which
may be obtained from the Grand Treasurer.
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As we begin 2008, the economy appears to be uncertain; we hope for an increase in our portfolios.
Much depends on the very unsteady world situation: war, consumer confidence, trade
balance and value of the dollar, and especially on our financial advisor, who did well last
year.
Respectfully submitted,
Calvin G. Bond, Chairman 2008
Edward S. Newsham, 2007
W. Bruce Renner, 2009
Walter J. Hilsenbeck, 2010
C. Richard Trust, 2011
Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the reports as presented.
2007 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR ASSISTACE OF ROYAL ARCH MASOS
& THEIR DEPEDETS WITH
RESPIRATORY & CHROIC DISEASES OF THE LUGS
No new applications for assistance have been received in 2007. There is one recipient
now in effect.
Even though most individuals have insurance to cover major items of expense, there can
be situations where, uncovered items such as medicine or drugs, oxygen equipment, transportation,
parking at hospitals, treatment, etc., can become a hardship. If you know of someone
who is experiencing difficulty meeting such costs, please help them to get application
forms.
Applications should be submitted to the Chapter through its Secretary. The High Priest
then appoints a Committee of Investigation who certifies the request and the Chapter Secretary
also certifies that the Chapter has voted to approve the application which is sent with
Doctor’s certificate of the condition, to the Committee Chairman. With this information
and verification of financial need, the application will be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
CALVIN G. BOND, Chairman – 2011
Gerald Wilklow, 2008
Dale A. Tynan, 2009
Courtland M. Andrew, 2010
Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the report as presented.
The Grand High Priest had Right Excellent Richard Eades escorted to the East. Richard, for
years you have taken care of our Museum here at the Masonic Care Center. You have done
very well with it, started it, worked with it, got people to help you work with it. I believe it
is about 10 to 12 years you have done this. We sincerely appreciate the work and effort you
have put into the Museum. It is part of our heritage and if we don’t maintain it no one else
is going to do it for us. In token of our gratitude for your work with the Museum the Grand
Chapter of the State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, would like to present you with this
special certificate. “This certificate is presented to Right Excellent Richard E. Eades in appreciation
of the energy, enthusiasm, resourcefulness and skill which you served as Chair-
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man of the Masonic Care Community Royal Arch Exhibits Committee for several years. The
Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, hereby salutes his dedicated efforts
in preserving the historical artifacts of this noble craft. In commemoration of this honorable
service this certificate is hereby issued this 7th day of March 2008.”
I had the displeasure of the warrants from four Chapters in the State of New York this past
year. It is something I looked at and thought long and hard about. It wasn’t anything easy
for me to do and it still isn’t easy for me to do, because they are all my companions, but there
was definitely a problem there. The four Chapter were: Mt. Horeb #75 in the Sixth District;
Lebanon #13, Raymond #248 and Rip VanWinkle #250 in the 10th District. I will give you
a short explanation of why I did this. Raymond Chapter #248 only had five members left
in it. They hadn’t met in a long, long time and no hope of getting new members. Lebanon
Chapter #13 hadn’t had a meeting in six years. There were only seventeen members and
most of them lived out of town or so old they couldn’t attend. I called the Secretary of Rip
VanWinkle Chapter #250 that was listed in the directory and he said he hadn’t been Secretary
for six years. I decided to investigate the situation. He was sending in the percapita
from funds they had, but no dues notices or other letters were being sent to the members.
He tried three times to get five people to attend a meeting, but they wouldn’t come out. Mt.
Horeb Chapter #75 had practically the reasons as Rip VanWinkle. They hadn’t met for six
years even thou notices had been sent out. These Chapters were lost causes.
I now ask the Judge Advocate, Right Excellent Harvey Eysman, to come to the East to tell
you what happens when such a thing happens and why and what the constitution says about
it so you can vote and the people from those Chapters given the opportunity to vote for or
against the Warrants being withdrawn. It is your decision, not mine.
Thank you Most Excellent Grand High Priest. I am not going to spend a lot of time on this
because there is a procedure that the constitution sets forth on this. The Grand High Priest
really didn’t have any choice my companions. These Chapters were violating sections and
the constitution provides that the Grand High Priest shall, which means he must, take the
action he took. As soon as the Grand High Priest becomes aware of these things, he got no
choice. However, the Grand High Priest as with all the Grand Presiding Officers, only acts
between Grand sessions and it is you that technically have the final say. The lifting of these
Warrants is only effective through this Grand Convocation and if we don’t take action on it
the Warrants go right back. However, it’s not fair to the companions who are members of
those Chapters who are potentially in danger of losing their membership because of the actions
of the Chapter. This is not necessarily the direct fault of the officers. If you don’t have
enough people and people are unwilling to take the chairs you can’t pound them on the
head. What has to be done now is that we have to vote on whether or not to ratify the actions
of the Grand High Priest. In each of these cases the Chapters are incapable of functioning
and I think that it is encumbent on each of you to recognize that if you give these
Chapters back their Warrant they will immediately be in violation of the constitution. The
one thing that the constitution does permit is that each of these Chapters have the right to
be heard if they wish to refute or offer some statement on their behalf. On the basis of that
if there is anybody here from Mt. Horeb Chapter, would he please rise if he wishes to be
heard. What about Lebanon Chapter? Does anyone wish to be heard from Lebanon Chapter.
Rip VanWinkle Chapter? Yes, please come to the East. Please give me your name. My
name is George J. Wikes. At the present time I am the High Priest of Rip VanWinkle Chapter.
I didn’t expect this but I will give you an explanation. Naturally Rip Van Winkle was
reorganized back several years ago from Catskill Chapter #285. We had a High Priest there
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that was inactive and could not operate our Chapter. I had spoken to the Grand High Priest
and we had several meetings together and I am trying to reorganize the Rip VanWinkle
Chapter. I have numerous brothers that went through the Blue lodges in the Greene Alster
District and I am trying to get them to join the Chapter. We do have, I believe, a membership
of around twenty-six members in there. They are not all active, a lot of them are away,
but we have a list of approximately that many as I understand from my Secretary. We are
trying as I said to reorganize and get Rip Van Winkle started. It was one time when in our
vicinity we were a very active Chapter, when we had Catskill Chapter #285. At that time we
joined with Whitnam Chapter #250 and that is the number we took. So I am just presenting
my case, the case of Rip VanWinkle Chapter, to see if we can get it moving again. Thank
you. Is there anyone from Raymond Chapter here? I don’t believe there is. OK, my companions,
the issue now is very simple. You have to vote on whether or not to ratify the actions
of the Grand High Priest. All in favor of ratifying the actions of the Grand High Priest
indicate by the ancient sign of a mason when voting. Those opposed. The action of the
Grand High Priest is hereby ratified.
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, distinguished Grand East, and all my Companions of
Grand Chapter:
It has been for several years the desire of both the Judge Advocate and of the members
of the Committee on Jurisprudence that the Companions have an opportunity to have a preview
of issues that will be presented at the Annual Convocation for consideration. This
would allow the High Priests to relate these issues to their respective Chapters to secure the
input of the Companions.
Accordingly, for the past two years, a notice has been sent to the Secretary of each
Chapter in the jurisdiction setting forth the propositions to be presented at the up-coming
Annual Convocation, which notice was prepared by the Judge Advocate and disseminated
by the Grand Secretary.
Provisions Presented For A First Vote
At the time of the preparation of this report, there were no provisions to present for a
first vote.
Provisions Presented For A Second Vote
In 2006, the Permanent Members suggest that the Grand Chapter amend the Constitution
by removing Section 109.4, 109.5 and 109.6. These provisions provide, in effect, that
once a Grand Veil is appointed, he may not be reappointed as another Veil until three years
have passed. By approving the deletions, it would make Grand Veils eligible for reappointment
in any year so that they may become part of the progressive Grand Line.
The removal of these provisions were approved on a first vote last year, and they await
a second vote this year; the Committee has approved the proposition to remove these provisions
by a second vote.
The provisions in question read as follows:
Section 109.4 - If a Companion is appointed to the office of Grand Master of the First
Veil, he may not be appointed or reappointed to Grand Master of the First Veil, Grand Master
of the Second Veil or Grand Master of the Third Veil again until the third annual convocation
of the Grand Chapter following his last appointment.
Section 109.5 - If a Companion is appointed to the office of Grand Master of the Second
Veil, he may not be appointed or reappointed to Grand Master of the Second Veil, Grand
Master of the Second Veil or Grand Master of the Third Veil again until the third annual con
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vocation of the Grand Chapter following his last appointment.
Section 109.6 - If a Companion is appointed to the office of Grand Master of the Third
Veil, he may not be appointed or reappointed to Grand Master of the First Veil, Grand Master
of the Second Veil or Grand Master of the Third Veil again until the third annual convocation
of the Grand Chapter following his last appointment.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adopt this Proposition for the second time
and change the constitution effective as of today.`
The amendment to Section 405 - Petitions for Affiliation - Plural Membership of the
Constitution of the Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, was withdrawn
subject to resubmission for a first vote in the year 2009 after review by the Permanent Members.
On behalf of the Committee, we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to serve
the Grand Chapter, and look forward to continuing to serve the Grand Chapter, and look forward
to continuing that service in the future. We respectfully move that our report be entered
upon the proceedings of this Convocation.
Respectfully submitted
HARVEY A. EYSMAN, Chairman
Edmund D. Harrison
Curtis Montgomery, II
Spiridon N. Arkouzis
Robert S. Finley
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Annual Report of the Committee
on Publicity and Publications
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, distinguished Grand East, and all my Companions of
Grand Chapter: As in the past several years, this Committee has limited its labors primarily
to publications in the Royal Arch Mason Magazine.
The Royal Arch Mason Magazine, which we all receive, is published quarterly and
contains a center section dedicated to our New York Grand Chapter. We have allocated portions
of the section to each of the York Rite Bodies, and it has been our privilege to serve
as the New York Editor.
As always, we are delighted to receive comments and suggestions from the Companions.
Tell us what you think about the articles published in the New York Section, and give
us suggestions for subjects about which you are interested. Thus for, we have been delighted
with the response from the Companions. If you would like to make an appropriate submission,
please feel free to do so. All such submissions should be double-spaced on 8.5 x 11inch
white paper, with one-inch margins on all sides. Contributors will receive a credit in
the Section if the article is published.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, on behalf of the Committee, we extend our appreciation
for the opportunity to serve the Grand Chapter, and look forward to continuing that
service in the future. We respectfully move that our report be entered upon the proceedings
of this Convocation.
Respectfully submitted
HARVEY A. EYSMAN, Chairman
M. Eugene Ellis
Griffith Jones III
Chris Heberle
Jeffrey M. Williamson
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Annual Report of the Judge Advocate
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, distinguished Grand East, and all my Companions
of the Grand Chapter: The 2007 Capitular year has been a year without a great many Masonic
legal problems, an although, as in the past, there have been numerous requests for informal
advices and opinions from our Grand High Priest, the Judge Advocate has not been
called upon to render any formal, written opinions interpreting the Masonic Law for the
Grand Chapter.
As we have experienced for more than twenty years, we receive, almost on a daily
basis, requests for advice on both Capitular and general Masonic Law from the membership
and from Committee Chairmen, and, once again, we must emphasize that these opinions are
unofficial as they were not solicited by or through the Grand High Priest, who is the sole
authority on Capitular law within the jurisdiction, and who alone functionally enjoys the prerogative
of seeking our counsel.
As before, when we receive calls from the Companions, requesting legal opinions upon
matters of Capitular law, we prefer to respond to these questions, both as a courtesy to the
Companions and as a matter of Masonic education, but it is clearly to be understood that
these opinions do not carry the sanction of the Grand Chapter, and that only the Grand High
Priest may, with any degree of authority, advise the Companions on any Capitular issue. As
we have iterated in the past, the proper procedure to secure a formal opinion is to pose the
question in writing to the Grand High Priest. If he deems it appropriate, he may seek our
counsel, and we may be requested to issue a formal, written opinion. It should be understood
that the Grand High Priest is the source of all Capitular authority in this Grand jurisdiction
while the Grand Chapter itself is not in session. Where the question involves civil law, of
course, one must retain private counsel.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I have enjoyed working with and serving you, the
Grand Chapter, and all the Companions this year. I also extend my appreciation to our Grand
Secretary for his input and assistance, and we respectfully move that our report be entered
into the proceedings of this Convocation.
Respectfully submitted,
HARVEY A. EYSMAN
Judge Advocate
ELECTIO OF OFFICERS
The time for the Election of Officers for 2008-2009 having arrived the Grand High Priest
asked M. . .E. . . David F. Stoy to come to the East and perform this duty. The following tellers
were appointed: Most Excellent W. Bruce Renner, Most Excellent Edward S. Newsham
and C. Richard Trust. All Officers were duly nominated, elected and accepted their respective
offices.
R. . .E. . . Griffith Jones III, Grand High Priest
R. . .E. . . Alan C. Lewis, Grand King
R. . .E. . . Jeffrey M. Williamson, Grand Scribe
R. . .E. . . Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi, Grand Treasurer
M. . .E. . . James W. Hemstrought Jr., Grand Secretary
M. . .E. . . John S. Jones, Trustee (2012)
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. .E. . . David F. Stoy called on M. . .E. . . Edward R. Trosin, President of the Royal Arch Medical
Research Foundation, Inc., to preside over the election of the directors for the Founda-

tion for the ensuing three years. M. . .E. . . Trosin asked the Companions for their approval of
the following nominations for Directors: M. . .E. . . Edward R. Trosin, M. . .E. . . Walter J. Hilsenbeck
and R. . .E. . . Charles Antzelevitch to succeed themselves and Companion Manfred Liehs
to fill the unexpired term of M. . .E. . . Alan J. Morgan who resigned because he moved out of
the State. Nominations were made for the aforesaid Directors. Nominations were closed
and the Grand Secretary was asked to cast one ballot for their unanimous election.
The officers of the Foundation are:
President - Edward R. Trosin
Vice President - Walter J. Hilsenbeck
Treasurer - Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi
Secretary - James W. Hemstrought Jr.
The acting Grand High Priest declared the elections concluded and returned the gavel to the
Grand High Priest.
Grand High Priest Jones called on M. . .E. . . Lawrence Douglas, Grand High Priest of the
State of Vermont, to speak on behalf of the visiting Grand High Priests. Most Excellent
Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, distinguished East and Companions all:
Welcome. Again I thank you for your hospitality and your generosity. It is greatly appreciated.
You have a great organization going here and I have know doubt that the incoming
Grand High Priest will keep up your good work. Thank you very much. Grand High Priest
Jones presented M. . .E. . . Douglas with one of the DeWitt Clinton Commemorative Coins.
The Grand High Priest welcomed to the podium Most Worshipful Neal I. Bidnick, Grand
Master of Masons in the State of New York, for his remarks.
Grand Master’s Address
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, my Brothers and
Companions all. Good Morning! I am sorry, it’s Good Afternoon. I must tell you its a pleasure
to be here this morning, this afternoon and this evening and the rest of the session. I want
to thank the Grand Chapter for inviting the Grand Line to be present and to participate with
you. I must tell you a quick story. About two weeks ago Independent Royal Arch Lodge honored
me by presenting in my honor a class of Royal Arch Masons who were taking their last
degree so they could become Royal Arch Companions. I want to thank the Grand High
Priest for allowing this to happen. It is interesting that as Grand Master you do not have to
do ritual per se, you have a great opportunity to sit and listen and observe the work of the
brothers who are performing that ritual. In Cryptic Masons a few months ago I had the privilege
of addressing the brother who took me through my degree there and commented on
the fact that the impression that he made that day has me believing that every brother should
become a Cryptic Mason so that they can understand the full story and allegory of what
free masonry is all about. Watching the degree the other day I watched some brothers who
had permission to do the degree according to their custom, but they did the entire degree and
they did it with all their hearts and soul. They were so proud to be able to bring these nine
Brothers to there final degree so they could be called Royal Arch Companions and they
made such an impression on us, who had come to visit, that we began again to confirm in
our minds that if ritual is to be done right, if all of our lessons are performed and our duties
and responsibilities are explained to our members properly we will have a fraternal organization
that will never disappear. Independent Royal Arch Lodge, for those of you that know
about this Lodge, is very interesting in our jurisdiction. It takes an average Brother to become
a member of that Lodge eighteen months. Between the period of time when you must
attend activities of the Lodge, and then seek out your petition and go thru a full three months
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investigation into your background and then the time it takes for your to take the degrees
and to study in between and do your proficiency in open lodge. The members of that lodge
never dimit, they never stop paying their dues, they pay some of the highest initiation fees
and dues in our jurisdiction. I think only one lodge charges more. That lodge is living proof,
as there are others around the State of New York, that when you do Masonry the way it was
designed it will live forever. The impressions made upon our members will be such that
they will never want to leave. Anyone who comes before you to change the institution, the
way it was designed, the way that it survived through the centuries, you should look at him
and say WHY. Why do you want to change something that has worked. There are needs in
this modern age to deliver Free Masonry a lot quicker, to tell our people about its history,
to explain to them what we are all about and once they are in the fraternity we need to deliver
to them the history, the customs, the rich things that we do. Every single day, not only
today, but in the past. That is why our library is so important. That’s why our Medical Research
Laboratory is so important. That’s why every thing we do is very important to keep
a new generation of Free Masons engaged in the art and privileges and so they understand
their duties and responsibilities as Master Mason. I have been fortunate enough to travel
around this jurisdiction and around the surrounding States, and I’ll tell you when Grand
Masters come to me and say what are you doing in New York, what things are you trying
differently in New York to revitalize the fraternity, my answer is we are going backwards.
We are going back to doing good ritual, to taking care of our Brothers, for caring about
them and about their families. We are doing more in charity, because we believe in the
things that we do. We are entering into partnerships with people like the VVA, and those who
are in the volunteer firemen of New York State. We are working together to do community
service to show the world that Free Masons not only care about themselves, but they care
for all those around them. We are engaged in this jurisdiction in some remarkable things that
the rest of the world is just beginning to discover. We had the privilege and honor of presenting
the Grand Lodge’s Individual Development Course to the Conference of Grand
Masters. There will be twenty other jurisdictions, very shortly, adopting that program in
planning their leadership of the future. This was a program that was started and we have nurtured
it and it is now taking wings, not only in our jurisdiction but outside. We discovered
throughout our State that there are groups that have a much different opinion of us than we
have of ourselves. We’ve discovered that groups like the Volunteer Firemen, the Daughters
of the American Revolution, who will be addressing the Metropolitan Interfaith breakfast
tomorrow, consider it an honor and a privilege to be involved with the Free Masons of the
State of New York. They believe and they keep telling us that we were here when this nation
started. The things that we brought to this country and our principles and what we believe
in were inculcated in our constitution and influence in everything we’ve done since.
You have all received in your lodges a copy of a video put out by the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
of the Ancient Scottish Rite. That video talks about the place of Free Masonry in
the fabric of America. Not only in America, but around the world. It goes to point in a lecture
form the discovery by the rest of the world that wherever things have needed to be put
into order the Free Masons were there. When the people in the colonies wanted to be independent
and have a country of there own they turned to people like George Washington and
Benjamin Franklin, who were Master Masons before they were called upon to give there
service to a new nation. Wareze in Mexico, Garabaldy in Italy, Bolivar in Central and South
America . . . when their people needed to have their land and there County return to themselves
they turned to Free Masons to lead them in pursuit of what they wanted or what they
felt they needed. At the end of World War II, when the World needed to be put back together,
people with last names like Franklin, Truman, Churchill, MacArthur, Bradley and
George Marshall came to the forefront and put this World back together to where we have
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it today. We should all be very very proud of that. We should be very proud of our heritage.
We know that there are a lot of great things we done in the past. I’ll tell you one thing, that
what I am beginning to discover in this jurisdiction, whether it be in here Royal Arch, in
Cryptic, in Scottish Rite, in the Knights Templar, in our Youth Groups and all our Symbolic
Lodges our members are sitting a little bit taller because they realize that this is an important
organization to belong to and when it is done correctly and by the book it exceeds beyond
any of our wildest dreams. There is no fraternal organization that we know of who have
lasted as long as this one has without changing its principles and its ideals. Be proud of that
my Brothers and we will succeed. The job begun by your soon to be immediate past High
Priest and he that is going to be installed tomorrow, are continuing a job on a long term
journey of putting our fraternity back where it belongs. And, as your Grand High Priest said
in his speech, don’t allow people to change this institution. It works. If it didn’t work we
wouldn’t be here today. We wouldn’t have the friends sitting around us as our Deputy Grand
Master likes to say if it wasn’t for this organization we wouldn’t have ever become friends
and met one another and our lives would be a little bit poorer for it. I want to congratulate
you on all your that you have accomplished this year. I want to congratulate our Grand High
Priest on a successful term of office. We are all happy he is returning to good health. We
hope that the Grand Treasurer of the Royal Arch comes back to us soon, better than he was
before. We all need to add Brother Ghirarduzzi into our prayers this evening to make sure
he recovers from his recent illness. May the good Lord watch over each one of you as you
continue to do your labors on behalf of your Symbolic Lodge and Royal Arch Chapters. May
He continue to watch over Free Masonry because believe it or not it’s changing and it’s beginning
to grow once again. And most importantly as we all know there are many of our
family members and friends serving outside this country in our Armed Forces. May the
good Lord bring each one of them back to us in one piece, of sound mind, so that they can
enjoy the happiness that we celebrate here in America. Thank you.
The Grand Master and his officers retired under the direction of the Grand Marshal.
Grand Chaplain, R. . .E. . . Jose Valencia, led us in a word of prayer, followed by the Grand
Principal Sojourner attending at the altar. The Grand High Priest declared the Grand Chapter
at recess until 8:45 am tomorrow morning.
Grand Council of Anointed High Priests
ew York City
Pursuant to a dispensation regularly issued by the Grand High Priest, M. . .E. . . John S. Jones,
a Grand Council of Anointed High Priests of the State of New York was convened in the Masonic
Hall, New York City, New York, on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., for the
purpose of conferring the Order of High Priesthood on recently elected and installed High
Priests of the First through the Twelfth Capitular Districts. The Order was conferred by
R. . .E. . . Kenneth J. Fischer, Grand Principal Sojourner, assisted by Grand Line Officers and
Companions of the Fraternal Union of Anointed High Priests.
The following High Priests were Anointed:
Chapter and umber High Priest
Ancient Chapter No.1 E. . . Randall L. Lambert
Highland Chapter No. 52 E. . . Ronald Smith
Nassau Chapter No. 109 E. . . Robert Remington
Constitution Chapter No. 140 E. . . Michele Mestolo
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Zerubbabel Chapter No. 147 E. . . Wilfrid Compere
Asharokan Chapter No. 288 E. . . Lawrence M. Gordon
Penataquit Chapter No. 309 E. . . Glenn S. MacLeod
Seneca Falls
Pursuant to a dispensation regularly issued by the Grand High Priest, M. . .E. . . John S. Jones,
a Grand Council of Anointed High Priests of the State of New York was convened in the Masonic
Hall, Seneca Falls, New York, on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., for the
purpose of conferring the Order of High Priesthood on recently elected and installed High
Priests of Western New York. The Order was conferred by M. . .E. . . W. Bruce Renner, assisted
by Grand Line Officers and Companions of Western New York.
The following High Priests were Anointed:
Chapter and umber High Priest
Western Star Chapter No. 35 E. . . Charles H. Lee
Geneva Chapter No. 36 E. . . Jack M. Hilyer
Excelsior Chapter No. 164 E. . . Vincent R. Garner
Orleans Chapter No. 175 E. . . Laverne Atkinson
Albany
At 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Albany Holiday Turf Inn, as part of the 211th Annual
Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, a
Grand Council of Anointed High Priests was convened for the purpose of conferring the
Order of High Priesthood on recently elected and installed High Priests of this Grand Jurisdiction.
The Order was conferred by M. . .E. . . David F. Stoy, assisted by Grand Line Officers
and Companions of the State of New York.
The following thirteen High Priests and one Grand High Priest were Anointed:
Chapter and umber High Priest
Phoenix Chapter No. 2 E. . . Wayne F. Northrup
Ancient Temple Chapter No. 5 E. . . Gary E. Smith
Jerusalem Amity Chapter No. 8 E. . . Larry Barnard
Tonawanda Keystone Chapter No. 71 E. . . Dennis J. Januchowski
Sacandaga Chapter No. 116 E. . . James A. Lowerre
Lake Ontario Chapter No. 165 E. . . Harry J. Frazer, Jr.
Poughkeepsie Chapter No. 172 E. . . Charles P. Uhle
Niagara Chapter No. 200 E. . . David E. Shire
Delaware Chapter No. 251 E. . . William S. Morley
Oxford Chapter No. 254 E. . . James A. Meek
Melchizedek Chapter No. 273 E. . . Robert F. Schlegel, Jr.
Pulaski Chapter No. 279 E. . . Manfred Liehs
Holy Ark Chapter No. 304 E. . . Lee E. Garrison
Davenport Chapter No. 17 - Vermont M. . .E. . . Lawrence Douglass Jr.
All business of the Council of Anointed High Priests having been completed, the minutes
were read and approved and the Grand Council of Anointed High Priests duly closed.
Respectfully submitted:
James W. Hemstrought Jr.
Grand Secretary
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Thursday and Friday ight Banquets
The Grand High Priest’s Reception and Banquet was held at the Holiday Inn, Albany, on
Thursday evening, the sixth of March, 2008, with 148 Guests, Officers and Companions
in attendance.
Friday evening, March 1, 2008, the Annual Grand Convocation Banquet was held with
327 Companions and Ladies present. The guests included the following representatives of
the youth organizations and special guests:
YOUTH ORGAIZATIOS
Christopher J. Roberts, State Master Councilor of DeMolay.
Gale Gould, Supreme Deputy in New York, Rainbow
Miss Jessica Campos-Willis, Grand Worthy Advisor, Rainbow
Jacquelin Gates, State Director, Triangle
Mary Madison, Deputy State Director, Triangle
Kristina Little, Youth Representative, Triangle
SPECIAL GUESTS
Dr. Charles Antzelevitch,PhD, Director, Medical Research Laboratory
David Schneeweiss, President, Medical Research Laboratory
Dr. Oakley and Jane Monroe - Warsaw Rural Health & Education Center
Red Cross of Constantine Breakfast
Members of the Red Cross of Constantine, representing many of the Conclaves of the Northeast,
gathered for breakfast at 7:00 am, preceding the Saturday session of Grand Chapter,
with 53 Knight Companions in attendance.
General Grand Chapter International
Ritualistic Award Recipients - 2008
Ancient Temple Chapter No. 5 R. . .E. . . Gerald F. Irwin
Freeport-Long Island Chapter No. 302 R. . .E. . . Carl J. Hassum
Keystone Award Recipients - 2008
Central City Riverside Chapter No. 70 Companion Harold Fink
Rockland Valley Chapter No. 204 E. . . Louis M. Irizarry, III
Pentalpha Banner Chapter No. 206 Companion Robert J. Servidio
Pentalpha Banner Chapter No. 206 Companion Robert Olmo, Jr.
Ezra Ames Medal Recipient - 2008
M. Eugene Ellis
Sackets Harbor No. 68, Carthage No. 259, Pulaski No. 279
R. . .E. . . Jeffrey M. Williamson ................2007
R. . .E. . . Ted L. Diehl................................2006
R. . .E. . . John P. Patterson, Jr. ..................2005
M. . .E. . . Edward R. Trosin ......................2004
M. . .E. . . W. Bruce Renner........................2003
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General Grand Chapter
Distinguished Service Silver Medal Recipients
1985 Calvin G. Bond Lake Ontario Chapter No. 278
*1988 Wendall K. Walker Americus Orient Chapter No. 278
1993 Earle J. Hino, Jr. Tonawanda Keystone Chapter No. 71
2004 Walter J. Slodki Zerubbabel Chapter No. 147
*Deceased
2008 Recipient
Distinguished Service Bronze Medal Award
Ralph H. Rosenthal
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
affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. This Medal is given in
recognition of the recipient’s outstanding and meritorious service to
Royal Arch Masonry other than that of holding Masonic Office as a
Past Grand High Priest or as a Grand Chapter Officer. The medal,
which is hung on a red ribbon, is about the size of a silver dollar. On
its face are various emblems familiar to Royal Arch Mason. These include
a representation of the Ark of the Covenant, surrounded by representations
of Aaron’s Rod, a roll containing the Book of the Law,
three squares, and a gavel. At the top is a Keystone. These are all surrounded
by a circle in which are engraved the words "Distinguished
Service Medal 1797". In 1952, Tom Maycock, a member of Americus Chapter No.215, now
Americus - Orient Chapter No.138, became New York’s first recipient of the General Grand
Chapter Distinguished Service Bronze Medal. Over the years, words used to describe those
awarded this honor have been such words as Passion, Integrity, and Dependability. With
the approval and recommendation of the Grand High Priest, this year’s recipient embodies
these words and so many more. He is a shining example of a Royal Arch Mason.
General Grand Chapter
Distinguished Service Bronze Medal
The first Distinguished Service Bronze Medal was awarded in 1952.
Those Companions so honored since are here listed:
*1952 Tom Maycock Jerusalem Amity Ch No. 8
*1953 H. Wilmot Young Massena Chapter No. 300
*1954 William J. Cummings Central City Chapt No. 70
*1955 George O. Linkletter Stromness Chapter No. 323
*1956 George J. Vetter Hamilton Chapter No. 62
*1957 Frederick Nicholson Capital City Chapt No. 242
*1958 LaVerne A. Walker Penataquit Chapter No. 309
*1959 David Hood Irving Chapter No. 268
*1960 James Tilney Orient Chapter No. 138
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*1961 Percy G. Walker On-Da-Wa Chapter No. 297
*1962 Robert Salter Hamilton Chapter No. 62
*1963 Ralph Morse Oxford Chapter No. 254
*1964 Harold S. Carr Tonawanda Chapter No. 278
*1965 Richard M. Seibert Freeport Chapter No. 302
*1966 Charles J. Lewis, Jr. Asharokan Chapter No. 288
*1967 Earle D. Armstrong Cyrus Chapter No. 50
*1968 Harry Katz Jerusalem Amity Ch No. 8
*1969 Frank L. Moore Glens Falls Chapter No. 55
*1970 Frank W. Allen Hamilton Chapter No. 62
*1971 Edgar K. Ralston Bath Chapter No. 95
*1972 Ralph H. Jones Rockland Chapter No. 204
*1973 John H. Stelter Geneva Chapter No. 36
*1974 John H. McLaughlin Signet Chapter No. 323
*1975 Raymond C. Ellis Americus Orient Ch No. 209
*1976 J. G. Fred Hiss, M. D. Central City Chapter No. 70
*1977 Clyde E. Rudy Watkins Chapter No. 182
*1978 Nathan A. Kullman Capital City Chapter No. 242
*1979 William T. Plews Hamilton Chapter No. 62
*1980 Harold W. Cady Westfield Chapter No. 239
*1981 Challis A. Johns Mount Sanai Chapter No. 293
*1982 Daniel H. Sanders, Jr. Tyrian Chapter No. 219
*1983 Vincent D’Anza Capital City Chapter No. 242
*1984 George T. Calives Suwassett Chapter No. 195
1985 John Castle Mexico Chapter No. 135
1986 Paul B. Matthews Buckingham-Mohegan No. 174
*1987 Stanley V. Peterson Mexico Chapter No. 135
*1988 Robert F. Case Warren Chapter No. 23
*1989 Kent G. Young Western Sun Chapter No. 67
*1989 Robert L. Colwell Cayuta Chapter No. 245
*1990 Mosman R. Leishman Mexico Chapter No. 135
*1991 Harry L. Hussey Apollo Chapter No. 46
*1992 Stuart Sturges St. John’s Chapter No. 103
1993 Walter J. Slodki Zerubbabel Chapter No. 147
1994 Charles Antzelevitch Oneida Chapter No. 57
1995 Jack W. Ovitt Mexico Chapter No. 135
1996 Albert M. McConnach Americus-Orient Ch No. 138
1997 Richard E. Eades Danville Chapter No. 91
*1998 Jerry F. Tryon Oneonta Chapter No. 277
1999 Joseph A. Foglietti Central City Chapter No. 70
2000 Maurice E. Richards Warrensburg Chapter No. 325
2001 Parke Close Fidelity Chapter No. 77
*2002 Raymond N. Adams Sackets Harbor Chap No. 68
2003 Jacob Beardsley Ancient No. 1 Phoenix No. 2
2004 Jerold A. Brade Western Star Chapter No. 35
2005 Francis K. Wilcox Oxford Chapter No. 254
2006 Harvey A. Eysman Melchizedek Chapter No. 273
2007 John M. Hilliard Ancient No.1 & Jerusalem-Amity No. 8
2008 Ralph H. Rosenthal St. George’s Chapter No. 157
* Deceased
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Grand Chapter Session - Saturday, March 8, 2008
Grand High Priest reconvened Grand Chapter on Saturday morning at 9:00 am.
Grand Treasurer’s Annual Report
Right Excellent Ted L Diehl, Assistant Grand Treasurer, was called on to give the Grand
Treasurer’s Annual Report.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Distinguished Dais, Companions all: It is my pleasure
to read the report of the Grand Treasurer, Aldo Ghirarduzzi, who is not present with us
today and we wish him God speed in his return to good health. Here is his report:
In a year of sporadic economic chaos when the real estate industry took a traumatic
downturn, the financial industry was adversely affected by a credit crunch and bankruptcies,
and the stock market was on a depreciating roller coaster, The Grand Chapter of the State
of New York Royal Arch Masons is pleased to report that our net income for the year increased
by $71,000: from $351,000 in 2006 to $420,000 in 2007 or 20%. Our Income went
from 552M in 2006 to 619M in 2007 or an increase of 67M or 12% and our expenses went
from 202M in 2006 to 199M in 2007 or a decrease of 4M or 2%.
Our overall average income increased by 20% while our overall expenses decreased by
2%. This is after we included Scholarship donations by $36,750, Grants of $6,000 for the
relief of a distressed Companion and Grants to various hospitals, our own Masonic Research
Laboratory, our own Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Library and other charitable
organizations totaling over $79,000.
It must be understood that the majority of the gain is a paper gain in the form of unrealized
gains which the Certified Public Accountants require us to record. For 2007 unrealized
gains represented 56% of our total gross income or $346,342. Investment Income of
$533,000 represented 87% of the income while donations of $44,000 represented only 7%
of the income and dues of $32,000 represented 5% of the income.
While these figures represent positive results for the year based on the actions of the
Grand Line, the Finance Committee is constantly watching our expenses and making sure
that they are within the budget parameters, and the Trustees are constantly watching the
performance of our investments. On February 20th our investments for the two month period
depreciated an average of 5.50%. Compared to a 7.79% depreciation in the Dow Jones
Average for the same period; we are still outperforming the market.
Finally I am proud to announce that, in the past two days, we received a donation and
have deposited a check into the Royal Arch Medical Research of $316,022.68 representing
a partial distribution of the estate of Douglas W. Holbrook estate. After speaking to the attorneys,
I ascertained that the funds were free and clear with no specific codicil for use.
This legacy can be used as the trustees deem suitable. This donation will be classified for
Financial Statement purposes as Unrestricted.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest I submit this report, along with the Certified Financial
Statements for 2007, already submitted to the Secretary, for approval.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept this report and have it spread in full
upon the proceedings of this convocation.
FIACIAL STATEMETS FOLLOW
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Grand Secretary’s Annual Report
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Companions all:
Of the Chapters that have filed their Annual Report, we find the following:
Membership (December 27, 2006) ..................................................4,666
Exalted..................................................203
Affiliated ................................................26
Restored....................................................6 ......................................+235
4,901
Dimitted ................................................63
Suspended............................................117
Expelled ..................................................0
Died ....................................................126........................................-306
Membership (December 2, 2007) 4,595
Number of Chapters (December 27, 2006) 93
Warrants Suspended 2007 4
Number of Chapters (December 27, 2007) 89
Consolidations During 2007: None
Warrants Suspended 2007:
Lebanon Chapter No. 13
Mount Horeb Chapter No. 248
Raymond Chapter No. 248
Rip VanWinkle Chapter No. 250
Capitular Districts Dissolved:
Tenth Capitular District
In checking the returns for this year, I find that seven (7) Chapters are entitled to a General
Grand Chapter International 10% certificate for increases in membership. They are:
2006 2007
Ancient Temple No. 5 ................................98 to 112 members 14%
Highland No. 52 ........................................26 to 30 members 15%
Gowanda No. 136 ......................................21 to 25 members 19%
Darius No. 144 ..........................................34 to 38 members 11.7%
Zerrubabel No. 147 ....................................42 to 53 members 26%
Sandy Hill Granville No. 189 ....................24 to 28 members 16%
Rockland Valley No. 204............................50 to 60 members 20%
Once again the Report of the Grand Chapter must of needs be incomplete in that the following
Chapter failed to file their Annual Report or remit their per capita:
Carthage No. 259
The Sylvanus F. ye Award, for the Chapter initiating the most new members in the
course of the past year, goes to Ancient Chapter No. 1 for initiating 20 new members.
The H. Randall Kreger Award, for the Chapter making the greatest percentage of
increase in membership for one year, is awarded to Zerubbabel Chapter No. 147 for an
increase of 26%.
The Grand High Priest “Traveling Bible” is loaned for the coming year to the Chapter
who has made the largest financial contribution to our Charities during the past Capitular
year. This year the “Traveling Bible” will grace the altar of Central City-Riverside
Chapter No. 70 for a total donation of $6,627.00.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Companions of Ancient Temple Chapter
#5 and Oxford Chapter #254 for their very generous donations toward the purchase of
much needed equipment and furniture for the Grand Secretary’s office. These monies purchased
a new desktop computer and software, a new heavy duty credenza and hutch workstation,
plus a new, more comfortable, swivel chair for our Office Manager Joan Vavacqua.
Also purchased were a laptop computer and software for the Grand Secretary.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Joan Vavacqua for all her help during this past year.
Her expertise in keeping the everyday duties of the office going smoothly is one of our most
valuable assets. The Grand Chapter of New York State is very fortunate to have such a professional
Office Manager working for us. Although some changes had to be made in order
for me to do most of my duties from home, I feel that the Grand Secretary’s office has kept
pace and is one of the most efficient and productive offices.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I move that this report be approved and printed in
full in the proceedings of this Grand Convocation.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to approved the report of the Grand Secretary
and have it printed in full in the proceedings of this Grand Convocation.
Respectfully submitted,
James W. Hemstrought Jr.
Grand Secretary
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Grand Lecturer’s Report
Before I begin I want to say this: These are not my words, this are Gene’s words. Unfortunately
he felt that he was not capable of being here this morning to deliver them. So
he asked me yesterday if I would do so and I said that I would consider it my honor to do
so.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful
Deputy Grand Master, Distinguished Guests and Companions all.
It is my distinct pleasure to address you in my final year as Grand Lecturer. I must say
that it has been a wonderful experience for me and I do hope instructive for you. A little over
three years ago Most Excellent Walter Hilsenbeck, a companion for whom I have deep respect,
asked me to take on the roll of Grand Lecturer with an emphasis on the meaning of
the ritual itself. Since I had finished my year as the Right Eminent Grand Commander it
sounded interesting to me and so I agreed to do as he wished. I was most pleased to promote
the meaning of the ritual. To get at the heart of what our ancient forebearers meant by the
work. I never did feel comfortable in correcting companions publicly on this mistake and
that. We are all aware of our shortcomings and I take seriously the adage of praising publicly
and that correction should be done privately. After all if a Grand Lecturer’s Convention
is no more than a critic of the Assistant Grand Lecturer, little good can come from it.
The AGLs are the backbone of our fraternity. Little gets done if they are not given full license
to develop casts and pharaphernia. I cannot give the AGLs enough credit.
Would all present and past AGLs please rise. My Companions how to we receive them
(round of applause given).Thank you my Companions.
Gene goes on, what would be terribly wrong with considering a Right Excellent title for
them. I have noticed for several years that the meaning of the three degrees was tied to ancient
scripture and I felt comfortable in speaking in that vain. Three years ago, which was
my first year as your servant, we performed the Most Excellent Master degree. One of the
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strong lessons gained from 1st Kings, Chapter 7 is the calling of Hiram Abif by Hiram King
of Tyre, and his skills are suggested as and King Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of
Tyre. He was the widow’s son of the tribe of Napthale and his father was a man of Tyre, a
worker in brass and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and cunning to work all
things in brass. And he came to King Solomon and he wrought all his work. One sees the
great work of Hiram Abif in all four branches of the York Rite of Masonry, our Lodges,
Chapters, Councils and Commanderies. I believe it is important for Masons to thirst for
masonic light and that Hiram is a guide for our future search.
My second year was concerned with the Holy Royal Arch degree. We concentrated on
the work of the Principal Sojourner. I personally love conferring that in our most beloved
degree. It is sorrowful for me to see several district not able to provide a Principal Sojourner
and therefor are forced to obtain one from neighboring districts. That brings me to the point
of mentoring. I love that part very much and there is a side of me that never wants to give
it up. My recent illnesses have taught me that if I do not actively seek a replacement amongst
our newer Companions, then in some respects I have let the fraternity down. You people who
do this part and other fine parts and love to do them, develop your replacement now, while
you still can do so. Going through the Veils in the degree is a process in spiritual development.
Starting with the children of Noah, the worshipper of the one true God, and progressing
to the near completion of the second Temple. It is literally time travel in man’s
spiritual progress.
This past year has been devoted to the Mark Master Masons degree with emphasis on
the closing, because in that we see the spiritual progression evolve. The Right Worshipful
Master is not capricious, but expresses through the equal payment of coin that we are paid
in our lives for the faith that we hold and the work that we do. I was instructed to work with
the Districts on sword work. I found this a real pleasure. Developing the use of the sword
is a tool for respect and discipline. I heard little or no dissension concerning the return from
salute sword to carry sword before speaking to a superior officer. The new Grand Lecturer
will need to monitor the progress in the use of the sword in order for progress to be made.
Three years ago I told the Districts that they would either have to improve the sword work
or give it up and use the sign of fidelity. The Districts let me know, in short order, that they
were not about to give up the sword, which pleased me very much. Most Excellent Companions
David Stoy, acting in the place of the Second Veil, told the eleventh Capitular District
. . . how can I defend the Second Veil without a sword. I have enjoyed my service to
you during these past three years and do I wish to give it up, absolutely not, but the Grand
Architect of the Universe tells me to bide awhile and there is much to do locally in the seventeenth
and nineteenth Capitular Districts. I thank Most Excellents Walter Hilsenbeck,
Alan Morgan, James Hemstrought, John Jones, and especially all of you for giving me this
opportunity.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest this is the report of the Grand Lecturer and I move
its adoption. Motion was carried.
Most Excellent John Jones asked Right Excellent Gerald Irwin to stay at the podium
and called on Most Excellent David Stoy, representing the General Grand Chapter International,
to come to the East to present some awards.
My Companions the General Grand High Priest, Larry Gray, instituted a new award for
this year to be given to any Companion who was the presiding officer and conferred all
four degrees of the Royal Arch from memory as the presiding officer, at least twice since
the year 2000. It is a beautiful award medal and we hope that it will be continued. We are
fortunate to have two Companions receive this award. I would ask the Grand Captain of the
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Host to please escort Right Excellent Carl Hassum to the East. I have asked Gerry to assist
me in presenting this award to you. Right Excellent Carl, it is my pleasure as the incoming
Grand Lecturer to present you with this medal which you most richly deserve. Thank you
for your efforts. Right Excellent Hassum said that actually the one he has to thank the most
for this is Most Excellent Walter Hilsenbeck. Grand High Priest, I appreciated meeting you
when you came out to visit with us and this is an honor I didn’t expect. I thank you very
much.
As I said, we have a second award to present and that goes to our new Grand Lecturer,
Right Excellent Gerald Irwin. It is my honor to present this to you Gerry.
The Grand High Priest then asked Most Excellent David F. Stoy, the representative of
the General Grand Chapter International, to address the Companions.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful
Deputy Grand Master, my distinguished colleagues here in the East, all Most Excellents,
Right Excellents, Excellents, and Companions all: Good Morning! I do bring you the personal
greetings and also the apology from our General Grand High Priest, Most Excellent
Larry Gray. He assures me that he wishes he could have been here with us this year, but he
is out of the country doing the work of the General Grand Chapter. I forget if it is in Portugal,
Puerto Rico or someplace with a ‘P’. Maybe in Pennsylvania, I don’t know. He is working
hard for General Grand as he has done for the past three years. Our Grand King and
Grand Scribe are out in the State of Illinois. Their at the East Central York Rite College
general meeting there trying to convince the Grand Chapter of Illinois to become a member
of General Grand. They felt that was a very important duty to do. Our Deputy Grand
High Priest, Right Excellent David Billings, from Maine, also had another commitment.
This means that you are stuck with me.
Most Excellent Larry Gray did send me a list of things that he wanted me to talk about.
All it was was a list, so what I did Monday is call Most Excellent Ted Harrison to get a little
explanation. Two hours later, when I got off the phone, I guarantee you I got an explanation
of everything, but I am not going to take all your time today to go through all those.
There is one particular thing I do want to stress. That’s the fact that the tri-ennial will be held
in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 27 - 30, 2008. There are tours scheduled for August 27
and the morning of the 28th. In the afternoon of the 28th the opening ceremony will be
held. Those of you that haven’t seen the opening ceremony it is a very, very impressive ceremony
to see. The General Grand Chapter meets on Friday, the 29th and the General Grand
Council meets on Saturday, the 30th and the banquet is on the evening of the 30th. Most of
the representative to General Grand Chapter should have already received this information
in the mail, but anyone who wants additional information can get it through the internet at
www.yorkrite. At this triennial one of the big things they will be discussing will be the increase
in the percapita charged to the members. The percapita presently is 45 cents. The
vote will be to increase this to a dollar. Percentage wise it seems to be a large increase, but
monetarily it really isn’t an awful lot as far as General Grand is concerned in that they have
not had an increase in the percapita for a number of years. So that is probably the biggest
thing that will be voted and discussed at General Grand Chapter this year. I do encourage
as many as can of the New York Companions, not just the actual representatives, to attend.
Because, as I said last night, we are committed to be the Host for the tri-ennial in 2014.
That will be the year that Ted actually goes out of office as General Grand High Priest and
will be his big day I guess. So I do hope that as many of our Companions will attend the session
in August of this year. The General Grand Chapter has developed Bibles that can be purchased
for presentation to the newly appointed High Priests when they are anointed. This
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might be something that we as a Grand Chapter would like to consider in connection with
the Fraternal Union of Anointed High Priests to purchase these Bibles to present to the
newly anointed High Priests. I also would like to remind you of the charity that General
Grand Chapter supports. It is called the Royal Arch Research Assistance to the Able Kids
Foundation. Presently General Grand Chapter contributes about two hundred and forty thousand
dollars a year toward the research. As you all know we in New York State do not actually
sponsor this as one of our charities. The only way any money comes from New York
State is through individual contributions. So I certainly would urge you to consider making
an individual contribution to this very very worthwhile charity. The other thing I might
mention is that they have moved the General Grand Secretary’s office from Kentucky to Indianapolis,
Indiana. At the triennial our outgoing General Grand High Priest, Most Excellent
Larry Gray, is going to be running to be elected General Grand Secretary and since at
the present time he is the only candidate it looks like it is a good possibility that he will be
elected. The other thing is that there obviously will be vote for General Grand Scribe. We
had the opportunity last night to hear and meet one of the candidates, the Most Excellent
William Wine from California. I ask him to stand up and wave his hand so the Companions
can see you. I know he has some brochures and things and if you see him after I am sure he
will be glad to give you one of his brochures and speak with you then. There are two other
candidates, one is the Past Grand High Priest of South Carolina and one from Washington.
So there are three candidates for the office of General Grand Scribe. We appreciate Bill taking
time from his busy schedule to be with us this year. Most Excellent Grand High Priest
I do thank you for permitting me to represent General Grand Chapter, for all the courtesies
extended to me and to speak to my many friends and Companions and I look forward, my
Companions, to being back there with you next year instead of up here at the dais.
Report of the Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation
Grand High Priest John Jones called up Most Excellent Edward R. Trosin to give the report
of the Trustees of the Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation. Thank you very much
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful
Deputy Grand Master, and my Brothers: As you all are aware last night the Medical Research
Foundation, through the generosity and support of our members, was able to contribute
one hundred thousand dollars to the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory for their
continued operation and their research into the problems of aging. In addition to that your
committee met on Thursday night and authorized twenty-five hundred dollars into brain
tumor research and an amount up to five thousand dollars for medical related scholarships
to the Royal Arch scholarship program. Beyond that we have the normal cost of operation,
legal fees, administrative fees and things like that. We are doing well and we appreciate the
money that Douglas Holbrook left us in his Will. That will make life easier but on the other
hand it makes life difficult. We have a problem and the answer to the problem is you. We
don’t take in enough in contributions from you to meet our requirements with the IRS. For
the last five years we have been sited with our audit that one-third of our contributions have
to come in from outside sources and we have not been making that. The good news is that
we have a substantial amount of money invested so we are making a fair amount of income
so we can afford to do these projects. The bad news is that the IRS is giving us the eye. So
any Chapters that can, or any individuals that would see fit to do so please make donations
to the Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation. We certainly would appreciate your support
and it will keep us from getting into trouble with the government. Most Excellent Grand
High Priest, I would move that this report be spread upon the minutes of this Convocation.
Motion was made, seconded and carried.
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The Grand High Priest called on Right Excellent James E. Jones, chairman of the Credentials
Committee, for his report. Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful
Grand Master, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Companions all:
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2008 Committee on Credentials
The Standing Committee on Credentials reports registered attendance at this 211th Annual
Convocation of the Grand Chapter as follows:
Grand Chapter Officers ................................................ 21
Permanent Members .................................................... 12
High Priests .................................................................. 47
Kings ............................................................................ 19
Scribes.......................................................................... 17
District Deputy Grand High Priests ............................ 17
Assistant Grand Lecturers............................................ 14
Grand Representatives ................................................ 41
Visitors ........................................................................ 192
Proxies.......................................................................... 17
Total 397
Less Duplication .......................................................... -105
Number Present 292
Ladies Attendance ........................................................ 127
Grand Total 419
Sixty-three of the (93 Chapters) (89 Chapter - 4 Chapters with Warrants suspended) were
represented by Council Officers or proxies. A list of their names is attached hereto, together
with the names of the Grand Chapter Officers, Permanent Members, District Deputy Grand
High Priests, Assistant Grand Lecturers and Grand Representatives. A list is also attached
of Chapter not represented. (All lists appear elsewhere in these proceedings.)
Respectfully submitted,
James E. Jones, Chairman
David Raymond
Wesley Wilson
James Zearfoss
Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the Credentials Committee report and
spread upon the proceedings of this Convocation.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest John Jones presented Honorary Membership Certificates
to the following Grand High Priests from foreign jurisdictions:
Most Excellent William J. Morrison, New Hampshire
Most Excellent G. Dean Hoke, Maine
Most Excellent William Barr, Connecticut
Most Excellent James A. Smith, Rhode Island
Most Excellent E. Lawrence Douglass Jr., Vermont
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Keystone Award Recipients
Companion Harold Fink Central City Riverside Chapter No. 70 20th District
R. . .E. . . Louis M. Irizarry, III Rockland Valley Chapter No. 204 6th District
E. . . Robert J. Servidio Pentalpha Banner Chapter No. 206 3rd District
R. . .E. . . Robert Olmo Jr. Pentalpha Banner Chapter No.206 3rd District
My Companions I congratulate you on a job well done. I really appreciate the work you have
done to augment your Chapters with new people. It’s always a pleasure to make awards
such as this because in order to get this award you have to present five Chapter petitions in
one calendar year. The degree work may run over a year before they get all their degree
work. It’s a beautiful award. Every person here should do the best they can. If you only get
two that’s fine, if you get five that’s great, if you get fifteen that’s better, but try to work on
it. Our biggest failure is in our membership. We control the membership in the York Rite
right here. What there is in the whole York Rite depends on what we have. In order to get
in the Council and in the Commandery you have to get into the Chapter. I would like the
Grand Council and the Grand Commandery to work with us to try to gain the membership
and hopefully they will do that. Both Council and Commandery have different programs
they can do help establish membership. The Fervency and Zeal program is different in the
Council than it is here in the Chapter. There are also methods in the Commandery that could
help us out. I mentioned in my address yesterday the word togetherness and if we don’t
work together we got a problem. I don’t mean just in York Rite, but in Scottish Rite and of
course our Blue Lodge. We all need to work together and the Keystone emblem shows that
we are working within our jurisdiction and doing our part. We have to work to establish a
base in the Blue Lodge so they can come in with us. What the Grand Master has said over
the period of one year that I have heard him speak is that togetherness and the opportunities
we have to work together should be used for that purpose.
Re-member the Blue Lodge
R. . .E. . . George Emmons, Chairman of the Re-member the Blue Lodge Committee, was
asked to give his report. Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Worshipful Grand Master,
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Companions and Brothers all: I inherited a
program that a lot of people considered was dead and what I tried to do was to revive it. I
went through all kinds of records and tried to make sense out of them. I received applications
from a variety of individuals. Some of our Brothers and Companions forget that they
applied. One individual sent me no less than seven different applications for the same individual.
It made my life rather interesting. The program has now been kicked off and kept
going for the year 2007 - 2008 and I would like to share with you some demigraphs. The
largest single organizational supporter of the Re-member the Blue Lodge program is the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite with twenty participants, followed very closely by
Royal Arch at fourteen. We had one applicant from the Cryptic Masons and from the
Knights Templar there were three applicants for a total of thirty-eight brothers representing
an increase to the craft of eighty-five. They received for their efforts twenty-three medallions.
The difference is that the rest had them already and a total of forty-nine different bars.
Harley, would you stand up please. That is the only medallion I have seen today. You can
see it, it is rather large because you can see it from wherever you are in the room. It is bronze
and has the emblem of each of the concordant bodies thereon and the year in which it was
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first earned and each of the following years. What I have done is to receive the applications
and if they are for a previous year and the individual does not have a medallion and bar I
will put that together and send it to him. If it is for the current year for which I do not have
a bar I will also check to see whether or not he has received the medallion and bars previously.
If he has, that will go into a pile and if he hasn’t that will go into another pile to be
dealt with at the end of the year. When I know how many current awards I will be dealing
with I will make the order for the appropriate number of bars and colors because there are
bronze, silver and gold colors. Once they are received I will put them all together and send
them out. What I would like to do at this time is to recognize those Royal Arch Companions
who may be in the audience. So would Curtis Banks, Ken Bates, Roger Chase, Maeto
Cabora, Harley DeShane, William Guiner, Barry Goldstein, Walter Hilsenbeck, Louis
Leone, Russell Perkins, Joseph Posefsky, Robert Sivdeo, William Thomas, Ricky Whitney.
These are the recipients who are present and recognized in the Royal Arch Convocation
and I ask that you salute them appropriately. Most Excellent Grand High Priest, thank you.
Most Excellent Jones asked if there were any other presentations to be made, for charities
or whatever. One of the things I might offer to you is that last night at the banquet the baskets
were raffled off and we got $1,018 for scholarships. I don’t know what we got from
“Old Saratoga” but I think it is somewhere around $580. Would Harvey Payne please come
to the front. Harvey stated that we met last night and initiated twenty new Companions in
that Order. The total collected for charity was $580. as you said. Most Excellent John Jones
thanked David Raymond, Harvey Payne and several others for making the Order of Old
Saratoga a big success once again. The Grand Master of Vermont was one of the candidates
and I guess he came out of it OK. James Zearfoss, representing the 22nd Capitular District,
approached the East and presented a check for the scholarship fund. He also told us that the
annual Most Excellent Osco W. Peterson Memorial Outdoor Degrees will take place at Raymond
Pond on Saturday, August 2nd. The Mark Master degree and Past Master degree will
be conferred and the Steak or Chicken barbecue to follow. Jerusalem Amity Chapter No. 8
presented a check for $1,000 to the research lab and scholarship fund. Curtis Banks presented
a check to the scholarship fund on behalf of the companions of the 1st Capitular District
Association and proceeds from their hospitality room. He also presented a check for the
scholarship fund on behalf of Most Excellent Wilbur A. Spencer Sr., Grand High Priest of
the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Masons, State of New
York and my counterpart the Most Excellent Albert J. Lewis, past Grand High Priest. Lastly,
I have been appointed the Downstate Most Puissant Eminent Sovereign Thrice Angled
Monarch of the Grand Everesent Righteous King of elite royal sovereigns of Gurgets and
present you with this check for the scholarship fund from this elite organization. Most Excellent
Jones thanked Curtis and said that he does a lot of work for Freemasonry in the community
of New York and it is greatly appreciated and what you are doing now between
Prince Hall and this jurisdiction is so important that I can’t even tell you how important it
is. The more the relations and communications go between Prince Hall and our jurisdiction
the better it is going to be for everyone. We appreciate whatever you do for us. Thank you.
Do we have any others. I always like to collect money. A representative of Constitution
Chapter No. 140 presented a check for the scholarship fund. Piers Vaughan, representing the
companions of Ancient Chapter No. 1, presented a $1,000 check for the scholarship fund.
Thank you so much and I haven’t seen you in a good long time and I appreciate all the work
you have been doing in building the foundation and working in the community of Masonry
in the State of New York and I congratulate you on your appointment to the Grand Line.
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A representative from the Fraternal Union of Anointed High Priest presented a check for the
charities and also a donation from the 4th Capitular District hospitality room. The program
that they put on down in New York City in Queens every year, I have been down to it three
or four times and the companions have done a wonderful job with that. I went down this last
December, I think it was, and it was just a wonderful time with wonderful people. I appreciate
all they did for me and for Capitular Masonry. Thank you. Anyone else.
Most Excellent Grand Secretary do you have any further business to come before this Grand
session. Most Excellent Grand High Priest I find nothing more on my desk to be brought
before this Grand Body this morning. Most Worshipful Grand Master, do you have any
comments you wish to make before we leave?
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, my Companions, I just want to thank you for all your
hospitality for the last two years that you have extended to myself and my wife and to all
that you do for Freemasonry. Thank you all. The Most Worshipful Grand Master and his associate
officers retired under the direction of the Grand Marshall. The Most Excellent Grand
High Priest was then given Private Grand Honors and retired under the direction of the
Grand Captain of the Host. He received a standing ovation from the Companions. The Companions
remained under the direction of the Grand King.
The Grand King, Right Excellent Griffith Jones III, turned the gavel over to Most Excellent
Walter J. Hilsenbeck for the private installation of officers.
ADDRESS OF GRAD HIGH PRIEST
Most Excellent Griffith Jones III
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Grand High Priests
who have served before me, Members of the Grand line, Distinguished guests, and most importantly
Companions of Grand Chapter. It is indeed an honor to be selected by you to lead
one of the premier Masonic Bodies in New York State, Our Grand Chapter, State of New
York, Royal Arch Masons. It will be a challenge for me and I am humbled by the support
that each of you has extended to me during my travels through this Grand Line. Together
we can make this a year for “Change” for Capitular Masonry in New York. This will require
us to face up to our “duty” to God, to ourselves and to our companions. Ralph Waldo
Emerson once said that “nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Further
paraphrasing from a well-known Mason, Dr Norman Vincent Peale, “Think enthusiastically
about your [fraternity.] If you do, you’ll put a touch of glory in your life. If you love
your [fraternity] you’ll shake it to pieces. And you’ll love it into greatness.”
Therefore companions to make change and prepare for future progress in Royal Arch
Masonry, it will be necessary for us all “to do our work faithfully and earnestly, so we can
receive our wages with a clear conscience, and with the commendation “Well done, good
and faithful servant.”
Our ritual is full of so much symbolism and meaning that cannot be learned or understood
without constant and continued study, practice, and presentation through sharing with
others. Learning is only really understood and felt when it is taught or explained to others.
I wish to extend the appreciation and thanks to our retiring Grand Lecturer R.
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. .E. . . Eugene
Ellis. His service has been most enlightening and his knowledge of the history, philosophy
and symbolism of our rite will be missed at our Grand Lecturer conventions. He
will not be gone. He has agreed to provide this knowledge in a new form to our companions
through a series of short lectures which will be available shortly to those who have
access to our web site. Other means of distributing these short talks will also be explored.

Our new Grand Lecturer R. . .E. . . Gerald Irwin is looking forward to an exciting year. He
has met with the Assistant Grand Lecturers and has provided them with his expectations for
the year. I have also requested that the AGLs make an official visit to the Chapters this
year to witness the conferral of the Mark Master Mason Degree or at least the exemplification
of this degree. Chapters will be required to complete this in order to be able to receive
dispensations to participate in Festivals. The AGLs will also be updating District and
Chapter lists of Companions who are proficient in the various parts in each of our degrees.
In order to help improve attendance at Grand Lecturers Conventions, a new award is
being introduced this year and to be given to Chapters at our next annual Grand Convocation.
The award will be for attendance at the Grand Lecturers Convention by the top six officers
of a chapter: High Priest, King, Scribe, Captain of the Host, Principal Sojourner, and
Royal Arch Captain. These officers must be the elected, appointed and installed officers of
a chapter. This award will be named after our Grand Lecturer Emeritus, R. . .E. . . Hobert H.
Cook. Please make every effort to be one of the first Chapters to receive this award in
Honor of a most distinguished Royal Arch Mason.
The challenges of this Capitular year are many and I ask that you my companions make
every effort to at least try something new or different or in the very least, try something
“old” in a new and better format.
During the passed years we have also learned that our membership really desires to
learn more about Capitular Masonry, more about our history, philosophy, symbolism.
Therefore I am requesting that at the very least that at each chapter meeting some small
piece of information be presented to our companions on some brief subject. To assist you,
in the Organizational handbook and on the website you can find the “Royal Arch Minute”.
High Priests are encouraged to pick one or two items or definitions and present them to
your companions. Other avenues are also available. Also on the web site you can find several
interesting research papers from our Thomas Smith Web Research Chapter. I am sure
they will be flattered if you present them in your chapter.
I have worked with the members of the Grand Line over the past several years and we
were always able to discover better ways to accomplish our goals. This past year M. . .E. . .
John Jones has endeavored to encourage your Grand Line to discover the issues that affect
our Chapters that might be interfering with their ability to work at their “Best”. Our Regional
Officers have made their visits with each district and have highlighted several issues
affecting their performance. This does not mean that all our Chapters are not performing
at top speed although all could try to improve themselves.
Several years ago much effort was put forth by this Grand line to identify what was required
to effectively run a chapter and especially specific means to correcting or improving
their failing condition. This work was completed and presented in “The Royal Arch
Masons Organizational Handbook” by M. . .E. . . W. Bruce Renner. Unfortunately, we have
discovered that most Chapters do not know where their copy is located. This manual was
provided to all our chapters in a loose leaf binder. Currently it is available on the Grand
Chapter web site, and is available on a computer disk which all the District Deputies have
been given copies. In it you will find examples of trestle boards, means to resolving chapter
issues, and strategies for improving your Chapter. I hope you will use it wisely and discover
some the Masonic secrets to success that are included within its pages.
Our challenge now is to identify the issues affecting each Chapter and what can be recommended
to improve its performance. The Regional Officer and DDGHP will work with
the Chapters at the regional visit and identify the appropriate chapter and verse from this
Royal Arch Organizational Handbook which will assist the chapter officers in moving forward.
We expect that appropriate action will be taken and that successes will be noted.
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Communication has long been the “Key” to successful efforts. Grand Chapter is endeavoring
to help improve our communication efforts. Some activities are being streamlined
and others are finding new ways to get the information to our companions in a timelier
manner. Many of these methods will demonstrate our “Pride” in our ability to communicate
more effectively and timely.
Our Web site under the direction of the web master R. . .E. . . Allan Bryant will be expanded
this year with the assistance of R. . .E. . . Michael Dunn and Companion William Hyatt.
Changes are already being designed and new means of distributing information to our companions
will be available on this site. Each Chapter is requested to complete the listing of
your current officers and most importantly listing your trestle board on the site as soon as
possible. This transitional period will result in a new look with many new features this
year. Some will be immediate and others will be introduced during this year:
1. New Look
2. More availability of forms and tools to assist our Chapters
3. Increased communication ability by quicker distribution of DDGHP and AGL
forms to the Grand line and Grand Chapter.
Under the leadership of R. . .E. . . Ray Roche, our Committee on Public Information will
begin a new venture. Several years ago your Grand Chapter attempted sending various
forms of a newsletter to our companions. In light of new technology, this will once again
be attempted. This effort should help get the word out and demonstrate our “Pride.” An
email news letter will soon be produced. Public announcements will be prepared for you
for distribution and included in your own newsletters. Soon if you visit the web site or have
an email address of your High Priest and Secretary included on the page for your Chapter
they will begin receiving periodic mailings of Royal Arch News highlighting various activities
of your Grand Chapter, including such items as scheduled visits of Grand Line Officers,
DDGHP, AGL, and the Grand Lecturers Conventions. This email can be forwarded
to the individual companions of your Chapter for their information. If you have some information
that you wish included please, contact R. . .E. . . Ray Roche and I am sure he will
try to have it included.
In order to build our membership, our Chapters must continue to work with our Master
Mason Lodges to introduce Freemasonry to the uninitiated. New membership is vital
to our future survival. Our Chapters are encouraged to utilize the “Fervency and Zeal” program
to seek out new companions to build our membership. This can be done either as a
program in conjunction with our Masonic Lodges or even by inviting prospective members
to an evening at your Chapter where this program is presented.
Chapters are encouraged to visit other Chapters in your district and in neighboring districts.
We all need support for our programs and this fellowship with companions from
other Chapters and Districts will encourage pride in our activities and encourage enthusiasm
for Capitular Masonry.
I encourage our Chapters to support our Youth Organizations both by attending their
functions in your part of the State by attempting a program in your Chapter to highlight
some of their projects and activities. Please contact R. . .E. . . Michael Dunn who I know will
provide you with the contacts and the ideas.
Education is vital to the continual development of our leadership. Our Education Committee
under the leadership of R. . .E. . . Jeffrey Williamson has gone through several revisions
during the past few years. Effort have been made to provide this course across the State.
During the summer of 2008, your DDGHPs will be assembled to receive instruction in a
Train the Trainer program for Educational Leadership. Then in the Fall of 2008, your
DDGHP and his team of Companions will present this revised course to the Companions
in their respective districts.
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Finally Companions, Charity is important to all of us. I am encouraging all Chapters
to appoint a Charities Chairman this year. Your DDGHPs will have a Charities Chairman
to coordinate these efforts within the district. At the Registration desk, Royal Arch Seals
were made available to you to purchase and/or to take back to your Chapters. The funds received
from these are immediately made available to Royal Arch Scholarships. This program
was started many years ago and we hope to perpetuate its success. This year I am also
asking that each companion try to participate in our charities program by pledging at least
a penny a day, $3.65 a year. If this were done by all our companions, we will have an additional
$15-20,000 for Royal Arch Charities. If your Chapter can find it in their heart to
do so, I am requesting that a line be added to the next dues statement to indicate support for
this program. Also, the proceeds from the Grand High Priest’s Pin Sales will be added to
the charities fund.
In addition, another fund raising effort is being attempted. A Special Royal Arch mint
box is available for minimal purchase to support Royal Arch Charities. Its purpose is to remind
you of our various charities, to give you the address and phone number of your Grand
Chapter Office, and to provide you with the web site address which many of you have indicated
you can’t remember. The proceeds from these mint box sales will also be directed
to our charities. Remember “Just a Penny a Day!” It can make a difference!
In Conclusion, we as Royal Arch Masons need to press forward with enthusiasm, sharing
our pride in our Fraternity. As we have all learned from our Master Mason Lodges, its
goal is to find good men and make them better. As Royal Arch Masons, it is Our Passion
to find these better men and introduce them into the sanctuary of the Holy Royal Arch. Our
Mission is to make these better men “Great Masons.” We are proud to be Royal Arch Masons!
As I end this address, I leave you with the “Mizpah Benediction” “The Lord watch between
me and thee when we are absent one from another.”
God bless you all!!!
Grand Master . . . Most Excellent Grand High Priest on behalf of your Grand Lodge we
congratulate you on your elevation to the presiding officer of this great concordant body of
our jurisdiction. May the good Lord grant you good health and much success in all your programs.
From what we heard here today, in conjunction with the programs our Grand Lodge
we will move the fraternity forward. I look forward to serving with you for the next two
months and I am sure our Deputy Grand Master looks forward to serving with you during
the remainder of your term. Whatever your Grand Lodge can do to help support any of your
programs just let us know. Thank you very very much and congratulations and good luck.
Right Worshipful Edward Gilbert would you also contribution a couple of words. . .
Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions, we go back quite a few years and I
wish the best of everything for you and Carol, the safest journey, and you know were I am
all the time, so I don’t have to say anymore.
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CLOSIG
The business of this 211th Grand Convocation having been concluded, the Grand High
Priest called for the reading of the minutes. Grand Chapter was then closed in due and ancient
form. The flag of the United States of America was retired and a benediction offered.
2008

Attest:
M. . .E. . . James W. Hemstrought Jr.
Grand Secretary
M. . .E. . . Griffith Jones III
Grand High Priest
Elected Officers - 2008
M. . .E. . . Griffith Jones III (71) ..................................................................Grand High Priest
R. . .E. . . Alan C. Lewis (5) ....................................................................................Grand King
R. . .E. . . Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) ................................................................Grand Scribe
R. . .E. . . Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi (325)................................................................Grand Treasurer
R. . .E. . . Ted L. Diehl (62) ..............................................................Assistant Grand Treasurer
M. . .E. . . James W. Hemstrought, Jr. (254, 106).............................................Grand Secretary
Appointed Officers - 2008
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. .E. . . Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138) ..............................................Grand Captain of the Host
R. . .E. . . Michael T. Dunn (193) ....................................................Grand Principal Sojourner
R. . .E. . . Joseph A. Quinones (109, 219, 298)................................Grand Royal Arch Captain
R. . .E. . . Christian G. Heberle (70)..........................................Grand Master of the Third Veil
R. . .E. . . Piers Vaughan (1, 8) ..............................................Grand Master of the Second Veil
R. . .E. . . Stanley Bishop (280) ..................................................Grand Master of the First Veil
R. . .E. . . Harvey A. Eysman (273, 302) ..........................................................Judge Advocate
R. . .E. . . Gerald F. Irwin (5)..............................................................................Grand Lecturer
R. . .E. . . Richard J. Kessler (71) ......................................................................Grand Sentinel
R. . .E. . . Francis K. Wilcox (254) ..................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . Robert L. Barrows (1) ......................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . David Shire (200) ............................................................................Grand Musician
R. . .E. . . Robert J. Cave (2) ............................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Walter A. Collins (5) ........................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Herbert M. Groce, Jr. (2) ..................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Charles M. Roberts (62)....................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Jose L. Valencia, Jr. (332) ................................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . Wainright G.F. McKenzie (8)............................................................Grand Chaplain
R. . .E. . . R. Curtiss Montgomery II (71) ........................................................Grand Historian

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Charity Committee Annual Report - 2007
Once again, we are pleased to report a good year in Charities. Thru the efforts of all,
the total received was in the mid forties which is commensurate with the previous years. All
known contributions were acknowledged with a letter of thanks. In instances where the
amount was $100.00 or more, a certificate of appreciation accompanied the letter.
Many Chapters and Districts ran charity dinners and/or other events and to them we are
forever grateful. Us “downstaters” conferred the Third Degree, second section or in full, and
for our efforts, substantial donations to Royal Arch Charities were received.
On a negative note, there were 15 Chapters that showed Zero in contributions. Why this
happens, only you have the answer. Let’s make our goal in 2008 100% participation for all
Chapters.
Grand High Priest, it has been our honor and pleasure to serve you and the Companions
this year. We wish the Grand King and his staff every success in the future.
John J. Lombardo, Co-Chairman
Richard W. Loud, Co-Chairman
SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
AUAL REPORT – 2007
On Saturday, July 7, 2007, under the direction of Most Ex. John S. Jones and the Grand
Line, and after two years of planning, arranged for and executed the rededication of the
Saratoga Battlefield Monument in Schuylerville, New York.
The event commenced at 12:00 p.m. with a lunch at the Schuylerville American Legion
Post where Most Ex. John S. Jones greeted his guests on behalf of the Grand Chapter, and
presented three Grand Chapter medallions to Mr. Craig Williams, Senior Curator of the
New York State Museum for the Museum’s permanent collection. Mr. Williams was selected
to be the recipient of these coins, which were struck over a three year period to celebrate
the series of events commemorating the opening of the Erie and Champlain Canals.
After lunch, a procession of the Grand Line marched to Battle Monument Hill where
the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, the Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of
Cryptic Masons of the State of New, and the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery
of Knights Templar of the State of New York, participated in a specially written Ritual by
Rt. Ex. John Falkenberg of Federal Chapter #10, Cambridge, NY.
Also participating and assisting in the event were the Mayor and Village Historian of
the Village of Schuylerville, NY, and representatives from the National Park Service.
Press coverage in the Capital region was rated as good, but not extensive. One major
newspaper, the Schenectady Gazette, did however, write an extensive article complete with
well laid out photos in its Sunday edition.
On Wednesday, December 13, 2007, Most Ex. John S. Jones presented a commemorative
shadow box containing Masonic mementos of the rededication service to the Director
of the National Park Service, Saratoga Battlefield site. A shadow box was also presented on
January 4, 2008, to the Mayor of Schuylerville, NY, to commemorate the Village’s participation
in the rededication service.
Most Ex. John Jones will be presenting shadow boxes to the New York State Museum,
Robert Livingston Library – Utica, and the Grand Chapter at future events.
Respectfully submitted
John R. Patterson Jr.
Chairman
2008

Annual Report of the Committee
on Membership Development / Retention
Companions,
The past year has recorded yet another drop in our overall statewide membership numbers.
This is due primarily to deaths and suspensions for non-payment of dues. Companions
we can’t do anything about the deaths, but we can address the problem of suspensions for
non-payment of dues. The primary reason that has been expressed to me by many of the unaffiliated
companions I have talked too is the fact that they felt abandoned by their Chapters.
The Chapter stopped sending out regular notices and as these companions became
older and it became harder for them to attend the convocations they started to lose interest.
No one took the time to contact these companions and they got lost in the shuffle. The committee
is asking those Chapters that have a large percentage of older companions, to appoint
either a companion, or a small committee to try and keep in touch with these older
members. Send out regular communications and devote a portion of the communication to
letting all of the companions know what is going on with those older members; please include
those members who are sojourners, who are no longer in New York as well.
Companions, there are a few Chapters throughout the state that are prospering, due to
an increase in membership and activity. These Chapters are located all over our state and
they are as different in their style and membership as can be, yet a common thread runs
through all of them; their companions have committed themselves to rebuilding their Chapters.
They have done this by improving their communications, ritual, and by addressing the
needs of their companions. They give those brothers who they bring into Capitular Masonry
something worthy of the time and effort that these men expend in order to join. To paraphrase
one of my favorite movies, “if you build it they will come”. Companions, the
Fraternity is shrinking, and our pool of candidates shrinks with it. We have to rebuild not
only our Chapters but more importantly our Lodges because that’s where we draw our candidates
from. If we build our Lodges and Chapters; make them places that men are proud
to join, and frequent; then, “they will come” and we will have turned a corner.
Last year at Grand Chapter, the companions in attendance were treated to a performance
of the fervency and zeal program. Though this program has been around for several
years, it seemed to be the best kept secret in New York Capitular Masonry; needless to say
it was a huge hit. The requests for the Fervency and Zeal program spread like wildfire not
only within our jurisdiction but also from several foreign jurisdictions that had representatives
at the Grand Convocation. I have received reports back from several chapters around
the state, who have put on the program in one or more of their feeder lodges. Every chapter
that has contacted me has stated that the program has raised interest in the Royal Arch
in their area; and in many instances has resulted in petitions being submitted following the
completion of the program. Companions, the Fervency and Zeal program is probably one
of the best tools that we, as Royal Arch Masons have to generate interest in Capitular Masonry.
The program works my companions, let’s get out there and use it!
With Fervency and Zeal
R.E. Joseph A. Quinones, Chairman
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AUAL REPORT OF
THE MASOIC CARE COMMUITY
ROYAL ARCH EXHIBIT
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, distinguished Grand East, and all my Companions
of the Grand Chapter: The Masonic Home Royal Arch Exhibit is located in Utica on the
campus of the Masonic Care Community in the building currently occupied by the Chancellor
Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge – Utica Branch. Although
items of Capitular interest may be found in various rooms there, the primary exhibit is in
the York Rite Bodies Room on the second floor of that building. This room also contains
items of interest to Cryptic Masons, the Commandery, and other York Rite groups.
During the past year, we have continued to inventory and add to the collection. Various
objects related to the Erie Canal celebrations have been added through the cooperation
of Special Events Chairman, R.E. John R. Patterson, Jr. We have also made a photographic
record of the items located in the Room.
The Committee would like to thank R.W. Charles Haskin, 2nd Vice President of the
Livingston Library, R.W. Ronald White, Trustee of the Livingston Library, and various volunteers
at the Utica Branch of the Livingston Library for their invaluable assistance. Moreover,
thanks go to the Special Events Committee and its Chairman, R.E. John R. Patterson,
Jr. for assistance given in enhancing the exhibits.
Your Chairman has enjoyed working to help make this room an attractive and interesting
place to visit. However, for health reasons, he found it necessary to resign his position.
We are pleased to announce that the Grand High Priest has appointed Ronald White
to succeed Richard Eades. Our best wishes are with Ron as he assumes his new position.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard E. Eades, Chairman
Frederick DeLaFleur, William L. DePree, Burtiss V. Goodnough, Francis I. Karwowski,
Manfred Liehs, Edwin F. Rothfuss Jr., Gerald B. Showalter
REPORT OF THE
CUSTODIAS OF THE WORK – 1007
The year 2007 was a busy year for the Custodians of the Work. Work was completed
after several years of effort and a new English Version of the Standard Work and Lectures
of the Grand Chapter of New York was completed and is ready for distribution. The new Ritual
consists of a series of four booklets with a fifth to follow when completed. They are contained
in a folder similar to the former Grand Lodge Series. The First Book contains general
information and the Ritual up to the conferral of Degrees. The Second Book contains the
Mark Master Degree, the Third the Degrees of Past Master and Most Excellent Master and
the Fourth the Degree of the Holy Royal Arch. The Fifth will be a Monitor containing the
protocol to be observed for various functions, general instructions for balloting and the installation
of Officers. Materials used in preparing this Monitor will be obtained from the current
Ritual, the Handbook published under the direction of M.E. Bruce Renner and the 1958
Manual for Chapter Officers.
On behalf of the Custodians of the Work:
Ronald S. Januszkiewicz
Alan M. Downing
Charles L. Lowe
M. Eugene Ellis
Hobert C. Cook, Chairman
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FOREIG RELATIOS COMMITTEE
REPORT – 2007
Dear Companion Jones,
I am pleased to bring you the report of your Foreign Relations Committee for the 2007
year.
At the last annual convocation, it was the order of the Grand High Priest, M.E. Alan Morgan,
that inquiring letters be sent to various prominent Grand Chapters to learn the manner
in which they treat the question of admittance of members of the Swedish Rite into their
Chapters. To the best of my knowledge, we have received no input from them on this question
and I regret, therefore, to be unable to provide you with additional information on this
question. We will continue to seek appropriate direction and as received will report accordingly.
We note that our efforts to establish contact with a view to opening Chapters in the
Syria-Lebanon Provincial Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of New York have not met with
any response since our meetings in May at the Grand Lodge session. It is our belief that political
issues in that area preclude further action at this time but we hold the door open with
a readiness to act upon receipt of their request.
We were approached with the question of admittance into our Chapters of Royal Arch
Masons exalted under the system of the United Grand Lodge of England. This information
was provided and the situation was well handled. This does, however, bring to the fore the
necessity to provide our Chapters with this information so that they can be prepared to deal
with such visitors as may present themselves for admittance. I attach a suggested informational
message that your committee suggests be sent to each Chapter for that purpose.
These are the questions that have been brought before your Committee and we respectfully
report them to you. We trust our actions have met with your approval and remain,
With fervency and zeal,
Edmund D. Harrison, GHP 2002
Chairman
Policy for Admission of Foreign Visitors
Visitors from foreign jurisdictions can, in most cases, be admitted to our Chapters with the following
exceptions. Here is the recommended policy to follow:
1. Visitors from jurisdictions within the USA: Can be admitted to all degrees except the Anointing
of High Priests unless they are a sitting or Anointed High Priest. Admission should be by
presentation of a current dues card from their Chapter and ideally also from the Lodge. All
ranks and titles are respected.
2. Visitors from jurisdictions outside the United States of America: Many foreign jurisdictions
do not have dues cards but most foreigners can provide a letter of introduction either from
their Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter. Without this, the following procedure is recommended:
a. Is their Grand Chapter a member of General Grand Chapter? If yes, the you need only
satisfy yourself as to their validity. If not sure, ask how many degrees he received in
his Chapter? If four, then you need only satisfy yourself as to his validity. If less than
four, then proceed to section c.
b. The following Grand Chapters are not members of General Grand Chapter but the
work corresponds adequately to permit attendance if you are satisfied with his validity:
Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Texas, Ireland.
c. The Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania does not confer the Past Master Degree; therefore
the visitor cannot be admitted to witness this work or to attend the opening or closing
ceremonies where signs will be given unless the visitor is a Master or Past Master of
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a Masonic Lodge. The visitor may witness the other three degrees if validity of membership
is determined. It is permissible for the Chapter to accept a Royal Arch Mason
from Pennsylvania into a class receiving the Past Master degree whereupon he is entitled
to attend all our work in the future. Appropriate documentation should be provided
to him by the Secretary.
d. The visitor is a member of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland. The Grand jurisdiction
also does not confer the Past Master degree. Handle as in section c.
e. The visitor is a member of a Royal Arch Chapter under the direction of the Supreme
Grand Chapter of England together with the United Grand Lodge of England or is a
member of the Grand Chapitre de L’Arche Royale pour la France (not to be confused
with the American Royal Arch Grand Chapter of France which is part of the General
Grand Chapter) and the Gran Lodge National Francias. These jurisdictions work the
domatic rite of the Royal Arch which includes only that degree; therefore, they may be
admitted to witness the Royal Arch Degree or a non degree evening but may not attend
the opening or closing ceremonies. Exceptions:
-- The visitor is a member of a Lodge of Mark Master Masons whereupon he
may be admitted to witness our Mark Master Mason degree but not opening and
closing ceremonies.
-- The visitor is a sitting Master or Past Master of a Masonic Lodge whereupon
he may be permitted to attend the Past Master degree but not opening and closing
ceremonies.
-- The visitor is a member of the Cyptic Council under English authenticity, then
he may be accepted to witness the work of the Most Excellent Master degree
which is conferred in a Cryptic Council in those jurisdictions but not opening
and closing ceremonies.
-- Only if the visitor qualifies for all of the above, may he be permitted to witness
the opening and closing ceremonies.
For Masons from foreign jurisdictions without letters of introduction or a valid personal reference
from a known member, it is wise to check the validity of the Grand Lodge to which they belong using
the Book of Lodges published by Pantograph and issued each year. Most lodges have a copy. Further
information and confirmation is always available from the Foreign Relations Committee of Grand
Chapter through the Grand Secretary’s office.
M.E. Edmund D. Harrison, GHP 2002
Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee
ROYAL ARCH MASO
SCHOLARSHIP AID FUD
COMMITTEE REPORT – 2007
In 2007 we received 92 applications for scholarship aid. Two were immediately eliminated
as they were received postmarked after the April 2007 cut off date. This year we had
$32,750 in our scholarship fund which we awarded to 62 students: Twenty-one (21) $500
awards to Freshmen; Two (2) $750 awards and fourteen (14) $500 awards to Sophomores;
One (1) $750 award and twelve (12) $500 awards to Juniors; Three (3) $750 awards and
eight (8) $500 awards to Seniors: one (1) $750 award to a Graduate Student. We also had
$5,000 from the Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation to be awarded to students in
Medical Fields. This was distributed as three (3) $1,000 awards and four (4) $500 awards.
The 69 students receiving awards were sponsored by the following Chapters: Americus-Orient
#138 and Tabernacle #177 in the 1st District; Penataquit #309, Suwassett #195,
and Asharokan #288 in the 4th District; Buckingham-Mohegan #174 in the 6th District;
Ancient Temple #5 in the 10th District; Oneonta #277, Delaware #251 and Otsego #26 in
the 11th District; Sacandaga #116 in the 12th District; Lowville #223 and Carthage #259 in
the 17th District; Darius #144 in the 18th District; Lake Ontario #165, Pulaski #279 and Os-
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wego River #270 in the 19th District; Owahgena #303, Charles H. Platt #247, Central City-
Riverside #70 and Washington #29 in the 20th District; Greene #106, Western Broome
#332, and Binghamton #139 in the 21st District; Horseheads #261 in the 22nd District; Excelsior
#164 and Geneva #36 in the 25th District; Hiram #62 in the 27th District; Western
Star #35, Orleans #175 and LeRoy #183 in the 29th District; Tonawanda Keystone #71,
Ames #88, East Aurora #282 and Holy Ark #304 in the 31st District; Western Sun #67 in
the 32nd District.
Again this year the awards were presented in conjunction with the Grand Lodge Educational
Assistance Presentations at six locations across the State.
Let me close this report with a copy of a letter received from one of our recipients,
Corinne Dumonceau, as an example of the ourstanding young adults we are helping. “I was
honored to receive a Royal Arch Masons Scholarship Grant. My ‘Gramps’ the late Vincent
Fortunato would sure be proud of my achievements and this award. Since applying for this
scholarship, however, I was awarded a full scholarship to attend North Carolina State University
through the Park Foundation. Although I’m sure that I’ll have additional expenses
associated with my higher education, I think that my grant could prove more useful to fulfill
the needs of another worthy recipient. Thank you again for this honor.”
M.E. David F. Stoy, Chairman
M.E. Edward S. Newsham, Committee Member
M.E. James W. Hemstrought Jr., Committee Member
R.E. Francis K. Wilcox, Committee Member
R.E. John R. Nealis II, Committee Member
PUBLIC IFORMATIO COMMITTEE
AUAL REPORT – 2007
Companions,
The goal of this committee is to communicate to our members, potential member, and
the public in general the answer to these questions: Who, What, Why, Where, When and
How do we do what we do? We believe that once a person has the answer to these questions,
they will come to the same conclusion that we all have made, mainly that belonging to and
supporting Royal Arch Masonry is well worth their efforts.
At last year’s Grand Chapter Convocation we introduced the Public Information Officer’s
Handbook to all District Deputy Grand High Priests, as well as made it available to
everyone on the Grand Chapter website. The method stressed in the handbook to achieve
our goal is to use the vast number of newspapers, radio and television stations which offer
coverage, publicity and announcements at no charge to organizations.
We were able to demonstrate the value and potential of this program with the coverage
we received on Sunday, July 08, 2007 by the Schenectady Daily Gazette. The day after the
re-dedication of the Saratoga Battle Monument, they featured a fantastic article on the front
page of their Regional Section. The article even included a picture of our Grand High Priest,
M.E. John S. Jones, taken during the ceremony. This was achieved by calling and asking the
editors of the newspaper what would they require in order to persuade them to cover our
event, then providing them that information.
In the coming year, we plan on continuing to work on the State, District and Chapter
levels to promote special events, visitations and meetings which will demonstrate to our
members, potential members, and the public the high level of activity and community participation
we are involved with throughout the State.
Respectfully Submitted
R.E. Raymond Roche
State Chairman
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MASOIC EDUCATIO COMMITTEE
AUAL REPORT – 2007
The Masonic Education Committee of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, State of
New York enjoyed an interesting and productive year. The first item of business was to invite
the Companions of the 31st Capitular District to exemplify the Fervency and Zeal Program
at the Grand Convocation in March of 2007. The reintroduction of this old program
proved most constructive! Many Chapters requested the scrip via the Grand Chapter web
site and we also received numerous reports that Chapters successfully performed the program
in their respective Masonic Districts. In addition there were many e-mail requests
from sister jurisdictions asking if they could use it in their respective Grand Chapters as
well!
R.E. Charles Roberts, who is also a member of the Grand Chapter Education Committee,
and a Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons in the State of New York, demonstrated
the Fervency and Zeal Program in September of 2007 at the Northeastern York Rite Conference
in Mystic, Connecticut. That event also produced many e-mail web site requests
for the script.
At the March 2007 Grand Convocation we also set up a live internet connection to the
Grand Chapter web site and provided technical instruction to the various High Priests, Secretaries
and active Companions accessing the Chapter information and trestleboard schedules.
Our thanks are extended to R.E. Allan M. Bryant, Webmaster, who provided his much
needed expertise towards this effort.
We also rolled out six “Meet the Grand Chapter” seminars across the jurisdiction as follows:
March 31, 2007 – City Island Masonic Hall, Bronx, NY; April 21, 2007 – Northfield
Lodge, Pittsford, NY; April 28, 2007 – Utica Masonic Hall, Utica, NY; October 6, 2007 –
Baldwinsville Masonic Hall, Baldwin, NY; October 20, 2007 – Attica Masonic Hall, Attica,
NY; October 27, 2007 – Liverpool Masonic Hall, Liverpool, NY.
Words can not express our appreciation to the Companions, Chapters and Districts who
hosted these events at their respective Masonic Halls. They provided breakfasts, lunches and
set up and knocked down equipment, etc. Their hospitality and efforts ensured that these
events would be conducive to learning and of great benefit to the leadership team of Capitular
Masonry in the State of New York.
Lastly, we express our appreciation to M.E. John Jones for his support and confidence
this past year. We worked hard as a team to re-build the foundation and look forward to
continuing this great work.
Respectfully submitted
Jeffrey M. Williamson
Committee Chairman 2007
MASOIC YOUTH COMMITTEE
AUAL REPORT – 2007
In 2007, a Royal Arch Mason visited many of the Constellations, DeMolay, Rainbow
Assemblies and Triangle Chapter in New York State. Companions attended numerous Installations,
Award Ceremonies and other Special Events and again this year an official representative
of the Masonic Youth Committee was present at the Annual State Assemblies for the
Constellation of Junior Stars, Triangles, DeMolay and Rainbow Girls. We were also present in
Albany for the DeMolay service commemorating the 800th anniversary of the arrest of Jacques
de Molay and at the investiture ceremony for the Grand Exalted Star of Light and Love.
We were unable to present the “York Rite DeMolay Award” at DeMolay Annual Con-
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vention this year due to a conflict in scheduling and miscommunication of the selected recipient.
It is hoped that the information will be available in time to make the presentation
at the Grand Chapters Annual Convocation in March.
We still have a dire need to get more Companions involved with the Youth Committee.
Many of the youth groups in the Western and southern parts of the State have not had a visitor,
thereby facilitating our objective of visiting every youth group in New York State. In
2006 under the leadership of M.E. Alan Morgan, a unique award was developed that is similar
to the “York Rite DeMolay Award”. We have secured the necessary funds through donations
and are awaiting the finishing touches to the ceremony being developed by R.E.
Charles M. Roberts. This award will be the first of its kind in the United States. We expect
to make our first presentation of the “Order of Deborah”, in 2008 to a young lady from each
of the girls groups (Constellation, Rainbow and Triangle) that best exemplify the values of
their respective organizations.
I cannot over emphasize that the Masonic Youth of New York State are dedicated, enthusiastic
young men and women. Their energy and commitment to their respective organizations,
communities and families can only be described as inspirational. They are always
glad to have visitors and they genuinely appreciate our presence. Any Companion that has
visited one of their meetings has come away with a new vision and determination for the
future of our fraternity and our Country.
The Companions of the Masonic Youth Committee would again like to express our appreciation
for the opportunity to have served on this committee. All agree that our interaction
with the youth groups has been a valuable and rewarding experience. We look forward
to 2008.
Respectfully submitted
Michael Dunn, Chairman
Al Lewis
Steve Gross
Bruce King
Gordon Downs
Raymond Roche
Edward Mosso
Bruce Testut
SYMBOLIC LODGE DEGREE TEAMS
COMMITTEE REPORT – 2007
The committee for the Symbolic Lodge Degree Teams concentrated on two main objectives
for the year 2007, to wit:
1. To continue to be of assistance to our blue lodge brothers when requested
to assist in conferring the Sublime Degree of Master Mason; in addition
to assisting the lodges in the portrayal of the Hiramic Drama.
2. To establish degree teams in districts No. 1 through 6.
The Royal Arch Symbolic Degree Team conferred the third degree and or portrayed the
drama for a total of seven lodges during 2007. All of this work was conducted primarily by
companions of the 3rd and 4th capitular districts.
The 1st and 2nd capitular districts do have the necessary talent capable of performing
the work and it is a goal for the coming year to have these districts be on board and into the
blue lodges.
The 2nd capitular district was more active this past year in being able to have the opportunity
of portraying our Fervency & Zeal Program in several of the Richmond district
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lodges which resulted in their chapters receiving approximately 18 petitions.
Our DDGHP Robert Reynolds, 6th district has been busy with internal problems within
the district that have required much of his time in assisting several chapters and it is hoped
that within the next year we could put together a team for those lodges in the geographic area
of the district.
We need to have our DD’s place more emphasis on the value of having a degree team
in their district and most importantly we should have our Fervency & Zeal program become
a lodge event much more so than is currently being scheduled.
It is clear that when our teams visit the lodges there is always a positive enthusiasm
from the brothers regarding Royal Arch Masonry.
The committee believes we should continue to develop the teams in these district; accompanied
with a stronger outreach to the blue lodges advising them of our willingness to
be of assistance with their degree work.
Submitted:
R.E. Kenneth J. Fischer, GPS
R.E. John Lombardo
REPORT OF THE
FRATERAL CORRESPODECE COMMITTEE
To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions of the Grand Chapter of the State
of New York:, Royal Arch Masons: The following is the Report of the Fraternal Correspondence
Committee.
We received 24 Proceedings from 18 jurisdictions for review on your behalf.
Many of the problems which we are experiencing in the State of New York exist elsewhere
among our sister jurisdictions. While many of these proceedings contain statistical
information and lists of attendees, your committee has worked hard to get to the heart of
the material. We have done so with an eye towards subjects, issues, problems and ideas
that we may discuss among ourselves, both formally and informally. In addition, we are
always looking for things that are interesting, unusual and fascinating.
Additionally, a questionnaire has been sent to the Grand Representatives of our
sister jurisdictions near the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, Royal Arch Masons.
Many of their comments are contained in this report.
It has been said that “there is nothing new under the sun”. As you read the pages
that follow, you will discover that to be true. While many of the problems are the same as
ours, some of the solutions are truly ingenious.
We thank the Grand High Priest for the opportunity to serve this Grand Chapter and
look forward to continuing service in the future.
Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted,
Mark L. Adler
John R. Patterson Jr.
Richard E. Eades
ARKASAS: “This has been a year with true peaks and valleys”
155th Annual Convocation, March 10th, 11th and 12th, 2005, Wyndham Hotel, North Little
Rock, Arkansas; Chapters: 23; Membership: 1,818; Net Change: -100
The Grand High Priest, M.
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. .E. . . Thomas E. Mason, had set four goals at the beginning
of his term:
1. The revival of the District Grand Chapters
2. Job Descriptions for the Grand Officers

3. Financial and Secretarial reports to be made available by e-mail in computer format
4. Logs of Lodge visits for the year
Companion Mason inherited a problem involving the Grand Secretary’s office. Much
effort was spent in “house keeping.” Declining membership has been a historic problem.
Over the 2004-2005 Capitular year, every chapter in the State of Arkansas exalted at least
one Royal Arch Mason.
Over the year, considerable work was done in the area of ritual education. Many chapters
hosted Chapters of Instruction, with District level training also taking place.
BRITISH COLUMBIA AD YUKO: “We have worked well as a team”
88th Annual Convocation, September 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2005, Ramada Inn, Prince
George, British Columbia, Canada; Chapters:35; Membership: 1,937; Net Change: -103
MEC Brian A. Richman, Grand First Principal, made his report to those assembled and discussed
the following items:
Grand Chapter Officers: “Companions, in light of the age and decline in numbers it is
time perhaps to shorten the elected line from six to four years. Even though I have spoken
many times over the years as to the advantages of having a six year line (Better knowledge
of the workings of Grand Chapter as well as having the opportunity to pick and choose the
official visits, as well as the membership knowing the aspirants better.”
Chapters: “It is with much sadness that I must report that many of our chapters are extremely
weak and need much work in their membership attendance as well as improving ritual.”
Grand Representatives: “I have asked the chair of this committee, Companion Jeremy
Gomersall, to review the file to determine two things: First, how many representatives have
heard from their jurisdictions and secondly how many jurisdictions require a new representative
to be named based on the failure of the current representative to attend Grand
Chapter for more than three consecutive years.”
Membership: “Companions, our membership is continuing to decline throughout masonry
as a whole, nay throughout the volunteer organization. This year has seen the surrender
of three charters in this jurisdiction. Saying that companions, I do not see this as a
bad thing, but more a common life cycle in which we have all seen in the past. For this year
we have had younger applicants that we have seen for a few years and that number is increasing
We must adopt and use ‘The Stewardship Program’ that has been placed before
you (Again many thanks to REC Atkinson for his energy and commitment to putting this
program together). It is the duty of the Grand Superintendents to not only drive the program,
but also to report on a regular basis to Grand Chapter its progress in the chapters. I also instituted
an Amnesty Program to try to recover members that had their membership dropped
for whatever reason. We recovered 7 members under this program.”
VEC James Bennie, Grand Historian, reported good news and bad news. The bad news
was the loss of three chapters. The good news was reported by REC Richard Nesbitt on the
condition of Tzouhalem Chapter No. 26. Companion Nesbitt said, “…of how a few years
ago the Chapter was in great difficulty both with a lack of active members and officers. He
further explained that a vision was developed for the Chapter and a plan agreed to that
would accomplish those goals. Tzouhalem Chapter was able to "reinvent" itself, to make the
meetings interesting for the members and that rather just a regular meeting they would be
an "event" not to be missed. They have obviously been successful in the implementation of
the plan.”
The Committee on the Address of the Grand Zerubbabel “expressed a degree of concern
over reducing the Grand line from six to four years” and concurred “with the recommendation
in respect to the conferring of the title of REC and VEC on those deserving.”
The Information Technology Committee reported a decline in the use of the Grand
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Chapter Web Site, with an average of 16 visits per day, as opposed to 21 visits per day,
as reported at the 2005 Annual Convocation.
COLORADO: “You are only hurting yourself and the future of the craft and
our new Royal Arch Masons by using a short cut when you don't need to”
132nd Annual Convocation, September 7th, 2006, Doubletree Hotel, Denver, Colorado;
Chapters: 27; Membership: 1,509; Net Change: -116
M. . .E. . . Gerald A. Ford, Grand High Priest 2005-2006, said, “We must continue to
maintain our ritualistic opening and closing as this is what separates us from the many service
clubs within our community.”
He discussed his disappointment over the failure to fully follow edicts issued, including
“include an edict requesting that all Chapters make a personal contact with a Companion
who was in arrears in his dues and about to be suspended.”
“I am concerned over the lack of respect for the rules and regulations made by you the
voting delegates of this Grand Chapter as each year passes I see more disregard for the Constitution
and Laws with each Chapter setting their own rules regardless of what the Constitution
regulates. Only you the voting delegates can make the rules and it is your
responsibility to understand and follow those rules.”
The Grand Lecturer has started to conduct Leadership Workshops. Colorado has something
called the “Pasture Degrees”, which appear to be what we call in New York a “Festival”,
conducted out-of-doors.
Companion Ford mentioned that one of the problems, as he saw it, was the separation
of the York Rite into three separate bodies. “As many locations have combined their meetings
into one monthly meeting . . . in an attempt to make it simpler we now have a combined
opening for the Chapter and Council and many times the Commandery is not opened in
regular form.”
The Correspondence Committee received proceedings from: Alabama, Kansas, New
Jersey, Texas ,England, Connecticut, Kentucky, New Mexico, Virginia, Belgium, Indiana,
Maryland, Oregon, West Virginia, Nova Scotia, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
New Brunswick, Illinois, Nevada, South Carolina, Washington, Ontario, and Scotland
with the following findings:
• Of these 25 jurisdictions, 9 of them were submitted on CDs showing that some Grand
Chapters are concerned with the cost of printing and mailing
• The youngest Grand High Priest was 55; the oldest was 80
• Reading the address of each Grand High Priest set the tone of the state of the craft and
many did not mince words in stating the poor quality of meetings, lack of numbers to hold
a meeting, and lack of enthusiasm of officers. The one word that threaded its way through
all the proceedings was ―Apathy
• Life memberships for many helped the jurisdictions from having to consolidate chapters,
although many were forced to do some. There were none of the jurisdictions showing
a gain. The Oregon GHP stated, ―If we are part of the problems, we must be part of the solutions
because Freemasonry is not ours to keep. It is ours to share and that is a commitment
of each active evangelists
• There was some correlation between Grand Chapters who have Long Range Planning
well underhand and low percentages of losses in membership. Various membership
programs have been set in place.
• Connecticut was the only Grand Chapter to report a healthy relationship with Prince
Hall Masonry.
• Whether more do and never reported this is not known. Texas’s GHP summed up this
area of philosophy by saying, ―We need to be changing Masons, not changing Masonry
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GEORGIA “Let’s keep it moving in that direction.”
158th Annual Convocation, May 7th, 2007, Auditorium of the Grand Lodge Building,
Macon, Georgia; Chapters: 79; Membership; 8,366, Net Change: -528
M. . .E. . . Robert L. Gill, Grand High Priest for 2006-2007, reported that he was “pleasantly
surprised to find most of the Chapters and companions, exhibiting great interest and
enthusiasm.” He received many calls for help and support throughout the State. Most calls
were fairly easily handled and the companions were eager to help when called on. “I had
the feeling as I moved about the State that there is renewed interest in the York Rite of
freemasonry.” Companions!
His recommendations included:
1. Annual financial support of DeMolay and Rainbow Chapters.
2. The work on the Grand Chapter Building should continue to completion, as funds
become available.
3. That a line item be included in the budget in the amount of $500.00 with annual
rollover of unused funds, for the purpose of maintaining and or replacing Grand Line Officers,
Aprons, Jewels, collars, and apron cases as needed.
4. That, as the Finance Committee is charged with the financial well being of this
Grand Chapter. That the responsibility of overseeing the financial investments of this Grand
Chapter be added to the duties of that committee and that they meet quarterly.
5. That all Companions be active in their Blue Lodge and let the brethren know what
a great organization the York Rite is. Announce York Rite Activities, so that all present will
know you are a York Rite Mason.
The Committee on the Grand High Priest’s Address reported that “We have listened intently
to our Most Excellent Grand High Priest’s perceptions as to the State of the Craft and
we have pondered his recommendations with due deliberation. After reflection, we find
that we concur with our Most Excellent Grand High Priest’s thoughts and we urge this
Grand Chapter to move to put his recommendations into effect.”
David L. Canaday, Foreign Correspondent, reported that “Many have said that Freemasonry
is dying, some have even said it is dead. Companions, having reviewed the Proceedings
of our sister jurisdictions, I’m here to tell you “it ain’t so.” From every report that I’ve
read, York Rite Masonry is on the move, looking ahead and showing that the future is bright.
Two efforts are especially encouraging “new member participation” and “old member
retention”. Grand Chapter growth is on the move because its leaders are awaking to the fact
that we do have something to offer the young man in Masonry and the old timer who has
worked in the quarry for many years. Combined, they have proved to be a great team. As
new members take hold and build on the foundation that has been laid by centuries of dedication
by those ahead of them, we find suspensions going down and enthusiasm going up.
York Rite Masonry lives!
A lot of chapters are instituting programs of cooperation such as joint degree teams,
family nights, educational seminars, speaker bureaus and public awareness programs. Where
these efforts have been made, they have been met with great success. This is a good idea for
district officers to pull together and implement for the good of the Craft. Think about the
possibilities in Georgia – they are endless.”
ILLIOIS “Let’s go into our Rah! Rah! Part of the day. We want you to know that
you are appreciated, because without you we have nothing.”
157th Annual Convocation, July 28th, 2006, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield,
Illinois; Chapters: 82; Membership; 6,302, Net Change: -126
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. .E. . . Frank H. Welter Sr., Grand High Priest for 2005-2006, discussed new programs
developed and implemented during his administration:
“Arch of Excellence is a program designed to assist Chapters in creating attendance by

activities, doing ritual and you receive points by accomplishing different categories.
Keystone Quest was a lot of fun and many Chapters participated. This is a game where
answer and questions are laid out and you have to match them. The Chapters that are winners
are the ones who had the most right answers and the fastest times.
The 300 Club is a goal to try and reach 300 Exaltations. Whether we reach the goal is
not important but what is important is that we try, and boy did we try.”
Due loss of membership and no activity, Loyal Chapter was relocated to Franklin Park
in the Leyden Masonic Temple. At their first convocation in their new meeting place, there
were 13 affiliations and 9 candidates for the Mark Master Mason and Past Master Degrees.
An occasional Grand Royal Arch Chapter was convened in Pekin, Illinois, on Saturday.
September 17th, 2005, for the purpose of rededicating Pekin Chapter No. 25.
“Celebration Brotherhood Day” was a total success. Grand Chapter conferred the
Royal Arch Degree, Grand Council conferred the Royal and Select Degrees, Medina Shrine
conducted their Ceremonial and the Grotto initiated candidates.
Recommendations by the Grand High Priest included:
Organized events to practice ritual and floor work are not always well attended. Yet,
there is an interest, throughout this jurisdiction, to have an active group available for ritual
and floor work instruction and demonstration.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter has assisted Three Pillars Chapter No. 280 in defining
itself as a Royal Arch Chapter that primarily meets during the daylight hours on a weekday.
There is opportunity for additional Royal Arch Chapters to address the need for daylight
Chapter activity.
Closer cooperation means coordinating activity with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge
through joint Statewide festival activity and coordinated activity between the local Masonic
lodge and Royal Arch Chapter. Closer cooperation means better coordination of activity
with the Cryptic Masons and Knights Templar in Illinois. Administratively, we can work
to enhance the effort of our financial expenditures by sharing reference material such as
rosters and membership information releases.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter should take the initiative in long range planning activity.
The planning should include coordinating ritual activity as well as administrative activity.
During the past year, we have benefited from enhanced web-site and Internet use.
The coordinated use of technology can produce significant benefits for all in Illinois York
Rite Masonry.
It was reported that the “Illinois York Rite Newsletter” has appeared monthly since it
was established in 2002.
IRELAD: “As we look back on the year 2006, the first couple of months were relatively
quiet, but as the year progressed it gathered in momentum towards the latter end of
the year, which proved to be extremely busy”
177th Annual Convocation, Wednesday, September 20th, 2005, Freemasons’ Hall,
Molesworth Street, Dublin, Ireland
It should be noted that, unlike American Royal Arch Masonry, the presiding officer of
the Grand Chapter is the “Most Excellent and Supreme Grand King”. Currently, the Most
Excellent and Supreme Grand King of the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter is M. . .E. . . Charles
R. Knipe.
Quarterly Convocations of the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland were held on:
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 Freemason’s Hall Molesworth Street, Dublin
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2006 The Rowan Memorial Hall, Omagh
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 Freemason’s Hall Molesworth Street, Dublin
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006 Freemason’s Hall Molesworth Street, Dublin
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At the September 20th, 2006, Quarterly Convocation, Charles R. Knipe was re-elected
as the Most Excellent and Supreme Grand King.
The Grand Chapter Officers were installed at the November 1st, 2006, Quarterly Convocation.
During 2005, R. . .E. . . John R. Patterson Jr. was appointed by the Supreme Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of Ireland as their Representative to the Grand Chapter of the State of New
York.
The Grand Chapter of the State of New York was represented at all four quarterly convocations.
MAIE “They won’t join if they are not asked.”
182nd Annual Convocation, April 28th, 2007, Bangor Ramada, Bangor, Maine; Chapters:
44; Membership; 3,880; Net Change: -179
M. . .E. . . David J. Billings, Grand High Priest 2004-2005, reported that “it is my sad duty
to report that we are continuing to lose members. Deaths, demits, and suspensions will always
be with us. We cannot control deaths. We therefore must control demits and suspensions.
No Companion should be granted a demit or given a suspension until we have done
all we can to solve that companion’s problems. Charity must start at home.”
Some Chapters are pooling together to do Degree work. “A few Chapters have made
significant progress, but all too many are just hanging on. We are slowly losing the York Rite
presence in the County.”
A program was started asking that all Chapters do the Mark Master Mason degree.
Schools of Instruction will be held in this Degree. “Each following year the next Degree
will be required at visitation and Schools. Our goals are:”
1. Break the cycle of the same Companions doing the same Degree for visitations,
year after year.
2. Chapters would know a year in advance what degree would be required on visitation
night.
3. Chapters could start putting together their team well in advance of Visitation
and help could be found in advance, not minutes before.
4. Over a period of your years, all degrees will be worked in each Chapter
5. Bring proficiency back in Degree work.
The Annual “Hands Across The Border” was held at the Black Bear Inn, Orono, Maine
on October 23, 2004, was hosted by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine, with the
Grand Chapter of New Brunswick. The nature of this event is to foster a closer relationship
between the two jurisdiction.
The Grand High Priest made the following recommendations:
1. A York Rite Membership Committee should be formed with equal representation
from each Body. Their goal must be a membership plan that makes it simpler for applicants
to fill out, one three part Form, Pay One price – taking a cue from Scottish Rite.
2. I recommend that a York Rite Life Membership Committee be formed, with
equal representation from each Body, to put forth a Life Membership plan. It is also recommended
that the Life Membership Program of New Hampshire be looked into as a guide.
3.District Deputy Grand High Priest must hold at least one School of Instruction
in each District and credit should be given for the attendance of the top five Officers.
4. Each Chapter should have a Demit and Suspend Committee. All requests should
go through this committee. This committee would have the additional responsibility to coordinate
with local Lodge, Council and Commandery as to the request and its dispensation.
5. A school for visitation Officers should be held, using the new visitation manual
as a guide to make report more consistent.
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The Grand Lecturer reported a quiet year. Not all districts hosted Chapters of Instruction.
“Companions we all need to attend a school. We all make mistakes in ritual, especially
in the signs, grips and words that are not spelled out in the English Text ritual. If we depend
on the Chapters to request a School of Instruction it is not going to happen. The District
Deputy Grand High Priest must schedule at least one School in their District each year and
depending on travel distances maybe several Schools. Otherwise the Grand High Priest may
have to order a School to be held.”
The Committee on Doings of Grand Officers reported the “fragile state of affairs now
existing in an increasing number of our constituent chapters”.
The Membership Committee met on several occasions during the year and reached the
following conclusions:
1. York Rite Masonry in general and Royal Arch Chapter in general are not brought
up enough in discussions in the Blue Lodges.
2. Too much of the degree work including Opening and Closing of Chapters is
being read out the written text and not memorized.
3. Older officers are in most cases keeping their Chapters running but need the
help of younger members to make the Chapters really successful instead of just surviving.
4. Too many Chapter members are waiting for someone to approach them to join
instead of going out and asking Blue lodge members if they are interested in Chapter.
5. A great number of Blue Lodge members do not even know what Chapter and
York Rite Masonry really are about.
In addition the Membership Committee made the following recommendations:
1. Each Chapter should have a Membership Officer. This Officers job would be to
coordinate the members of the Chapter so that at least one Chapter member is at every raising
of a new Master Mason in their area.
2. On nights when their chapter is not having degree work, the Chapter should
hold a rehearsal as well as their regular business meeting.
3. Older members should be encouraged to help tutor the younger members on the
degrees to help keep them interested. No member should be just setting on the sidelines
doing nothing; keeping them working will keep them coming back.
4. Every Chapter member needs to be sure that on every occasion that they get a
chance to speak in Blue Lodge that they speak on the York Rite and recruit good members
to the York Rite.
M. . .E. . . Leslie E. Buzzell, Grand High Priest for 2005-2006, reported that the annual
“Hands Across the Border” was held in Moncton, New Brunswick on October 22, 2005. On
this occasion the Chapter of Maine was represented by its Grand Royal Arch Degree Team.
He was disturbed by the continuing decline in membership. He also spoke about “he
York Rite had a unified existence, as we had one York Rite Secretary in an office in Portland.
For reasons unknown to most of us, this was forced to vacate the building and instead
of continuing unification, we split and went our travels continually drifting apart with virtually
little or no communication between bodies.” Quality ritual is always an issue. “Is it
any wonder that we get no support when degree work is ho-hum, who wants to attend a
boring degree, when ritual is either read or prompting excessively.” He went on to say that
“I attended an inspection this year and companions, there were just one other companion
there, but the room should have been filled. The officers exemplified the R.A.C. degree impressively
and they were having fun and it rubbed off so the candidates were having fun also.
It was without one of the best jobs of degree work I have seen in years, no one was there to
see it.”
Companion Buzzell made the following recommendations:
1. A viable unification committee is necessary, yesterday.
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2. We need York Rite brochures. We need them badly in each lodge building. If
they disappear, as often happens, they must be replaced. We must let master masons know
that they did not get the long lost master’s word, why they didn’t, and where they can get
it.
3. We need a mentors program. For many years Tyrian Lodge in Mechanic Falls
used an “Elder Brother” program that worked terrifically. It falls in line with mentoring.
The only problem I see with mentoring is this; we the offices, ritualist, visitors are now
using eight days a week doing what we are doing. When do we have time for this? We need
more involvement.
4. The membership program needs to be extended and brought into action. If given
life, then it will grow, Fellowship nights, Past Master degrees.
5. You must involve your lady in every capacity. Take them, give them something
to do to help you, it will become infective.
6. Eliminate “No Quorum meetings” apathy is killing us from the inside, our
biggest enemy is us.
a. Telephone tree
b. Chapter night program (speaker, not only a Masonic topic)
c. Practice fellowship
d. Suppers (include family) if there in no scheduled degree work then plan on
something for the whole family. We have youth groups who would just love to help you with
your problem. Short program for ladies, short program for the kids.
e. Community involvement. Treat the boy scouts, sports steams, and girl scouts,
teachers, elected officials, churches other community groups. Nursing homes.
f. Look after our members and their families charity begins at home.
He concluded with the following: “If you are considering running for a leadership position,
please take a few moments and ask your self these following questions:
1. What will this cost me and can I afford it?
2. What is expected of me?
3. What is expected of my family (wife) and are they (she) willing to do it?
4. Am I going to give my full commitment?
5. What is the plan?”
The Committee on Doings of Grand Officers have reviewed all Official Visitation Reports
submitted by the Grand High Priest, Deputy Grand High Priest, Grand King, Grand
Scribe, and the District Deputy Grand High Priests. Based on these reports, the committee
made the following recommendations:
1. Chapters make an effort to avoid holding Stated Convocation on Official Visitation.
2. High Priests maintain physical possession of English Text Ritual.
3. Visiting Officers thoroughly acquaint themselves with our Constitution.
4. Visiting Officers endeavor to submit all required reports and on time.
5. Presiding High Priests be included in suite at Official Visitations.
6. Royal Arch Masons promote our Order in Symbolic Lodges at every opportunity.
Most Excellent, the members of this committee wish to thank you for the privilege of
serving this Grand Chapter during the past year.
The Committee on Masonic Unification and Cooperation was appointed to encourage
and support unification and cooperation among the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and
Grand Commandery. This past year, the three Grand Bodies held their annual sessions on
consecutive days.
The Grand Lecturer reported that during the 2005 / 2006 year, there was held 6 full
length schools of instruction, with an average attendance was 15 members. Additionally,
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ly, there were 3 mini schools at stated meetings as a program. While the schools were well
received, most attending were from the hosting chapter. Although the schools were supposed
to be district schools, very few traveled to attend, including Grand Chapter Officers.
“As the quality of work in this Grand Chapter depends on proper information about the
written ritual the need for schools is great, but most times we are preaching to the choir.”
M. . .E. . . Kenneth R. Libby, Grand High Priest 2006-2007, made the following recommendations:
1. We need to let the newly raised Master Mason know that he needs to receive the
long lost Word, and the only way he can do that is to join the Royal Arch Chapter. He will
receive it in the Royal Arch degree. I strongly urge that this be done as soon as he receives
his Third Degree.
2. I feel that we should have more York Rite fellowship nights so that the candidates
can learn more about what the York Rite teaches to the brethren.
3. When a Chapter is going to be conferring a degree or holding a special event, I
urge the Secretary to notify E. Harold E. Birt, Webmaster, so that he can put it on our web
page. If we can publicize our doings, we may be able to build up our attendance.
4. I strongly recommend that we all visit other Chapters whenever possible. This
shows our fellow Companions that they have our support and encouragement. And we will
come away with a sense of brotherly love and friendship.
5. It is very important that, if a Chapter has a change of plans, the appropriate person(s)
be notified. Communication is extremely important. It is only courteous to let the
change be known in order for things to run smoothly. Our Webmaster will be glad to post
any changes for us on the web site. We really should do what we say we will do, when we
say we will do it, or communicate the change to others.
The Grand Lecturer, during the 2006 / 2007 year, conducted eight formal schools and
many mini schools, with attendance being slightly better. “I attempted to make the schools
interesting to all companions and from the compliments received; it appears that I was successful.”
The 45th “Hands Across the Border” was held on October 27th and 28th, 2006 at the
Rockport Masonic Center.
MAITOBA “BE A BEACO, a light for Royal Arch Masons.”
84th Annual Convocation, April 27th, 2007, Holiday Inn South, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Chapters:
7; Membership: 476; Net Change: -8
Owing to the premature death of M. . .E. . . George Feltham, who was elected Grand First
Principal at the Annual Convocation on April 16th, 2003, and who joined with the Grand
Architect on July 29th, 2003, M. . .E. . . Leif Hansen, who had previously served as Grand
First Principal of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba in 2002, was accepted to serve a second
term on July 30th, 2003. This resulted in Companion Hansen’s statement that “the Second
Year of the Viking is coming to an end.”
Companion Hansen noted the declining membership of the past several years and the
attempts made by his predecessors to correct this situation.
The Report on the Condition of Capitular Masonry noted that someone out there is listening;
attempts have been made to make the meetings interesting and attempts have been
made to involve families in Royal Arch activities.
There seems to have been some degree of disorder during the 2004-2005 Capitular
year, which may explain why many written reports were not available for publication at the
2005 Annual Convocation.
M. . .E. . . Jack Hooper thanked his Officers and all Companions in the Jurisdiction for
their support and the Chapters of Manitoba for receiving him so warmly on his visits. He
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wished the new Grand Council great success in their year.
The Report on the Condition of Capitular Masonry noted that Masonic Education is
submitted in some Chapter notices; this is a great way to receive information of what fellow
Companions are doing in Chapter for those who are unable to get out to their meetings.
M. . .E. . . Trevor Lambert, First Principal for 2005-2006, stated his theme for the year
was “’Patience, Perseverance, and Prudence’”, little realizing how appropriate it would
prove. Patience and perseverance were definitely required, and as for prudence, which is
measurably subjectively, it may depend upon whom you consult.”
I was especially fortunate in your choice of. He thanked both R. . .E. . . Bob McMillan and
R. . .E. . . Lawrence McInnis, Grand Second and Third Principals, respectively, for both being
“willing and able to fulfill invitations that I was unable to attend. The will might be strong
but the flesh occasionally fails. Between the three of us, we managed to attend all the local
invitations, I believe, as well as the Grand Chapter Convocations of Saskatchewan, Alberta
and North and South Dakota.”
He noted that he was happy to “learn that both North and South Dakota are experiencing
an upsurge in new members which helps offset the yearly losses from demits and deaths.
While they are not yet breaking even on a year, it is an encouraging trend. I hope that trend
will spread north of the border. I also noticed that there seemed to be enthusiastic leadership
and hard working members involved in this improvement which may be part of the answer.”
The Grand Executive of the Grand Chapter held 2 meetings, November 13th, 2005 and
March 5th, 2006, plus one Emergent meeting January 29th, 2006.
Our first meeting in November a discussion took place regarding our loss of proceedings
for 2 years that were not completed. The Grand Scribe R E C Ted Yorke reported that
they would be done by Christmas.
The Emergent meeting in January 29, 2006 was called to discuss the resignation of our
Grand Scribe. M. . .E. . . John C James will be acting Grand Scribe until Grand Chapter.
M. . .E. . . Robert McMillan, Grand First Principal for 2006-2007, reported that his theme
for his term of office was “Keep your Steam Up and Lantern Lit for Masonry”.
The Report on the Condition of Capitular Masonry stated that “Our chapters in Manitoba
are running very smoothly. We have seven chapters and two districts. Our Grand Scribe
E has been very busy keeping us up to date with everything and doing an excellent job.”
The committee went on to say that “Six of the seven chapters are doing degree work,
have completed or are preparing to do some degree work. Some chapters have an educational
program for their meeting. Some have an evening for their ladies. Some of the chapters
have a meal before or after their meeting. Membership is always a concern, as we
cannot control the calling of our members home to the Grand Chapter on high. But what we
can do is reach out to our brethren in the Masonic Lodges to further their light in Masonry.”
Discussion had been held to decide if two district, and, of course two superintendents,
for are only seven chapters. The matter was taken tack to the chapters. A notice of motion
was to be presented at this Grand Chapter
There has been a committee formed to review the costs of operation in regards to per
capita, and the effects it will have on the chapters regarding their dues.
MISSOURI: “… we get back to having some pride in our organization”
160th Annual Convocation, May 19th, 2006, Capitol Plazas Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri;
Chapters: 62; Membership: 5,633; Net Change: -438
M. . .E. . . Harley L. Kropf, Grand High Priest, 2005-2006, stared his year by visiting the
Grand Sessions of the Masonic youth groups, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, and Rainbow.
“The enthusiasm was catching and I was really pumped after attending their sessions.
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Palmyra Chapter, the Chapter of Research, was set in motion. “Our plan is that as an
Historical Chapter, we can create some good educational material for use by each of us in
promoting the York Rite of Missouri. We hope this will be high quality material as we have
seen from other organizations.”
The jurisdiction has again felt the loss membership by the consolidation of three chapters.
“I do not feel that we gain anything with these consolidations, but it seems to be the
direction we are heading. Many other chapters are not meeting and I do not know where
their future lies.”
The Grand High Priest felt that his edicts were not being followed to the fullest. The
edicts were to be read in Chapter and followed. “I do not believe that all of the Secretaries
added the Penny-A-Day for RARA to the dues notice as a voluntary contribution as directed.”
Getting the returns in from all the Chapters in a timely fashion continues to be a problem.
“As of this writing, there were still eight Chapters unreported. These were due January
31, 2006.”
It is hoped “that those elected as High Priests of their Chapters will be the leaders that
they are elected to be. When a return is not submitted, it is their responsibility to see that it
is done. This needs to be accomplished by the Secretary or by someone appointed to do it.
If you need help, you can ask the Grand Secretary or your District Deputy Grand High
Priest or Regional Grand Chapter Officer.”
The Committee on Jurisprudence reported that “It is our opinion that Most Excellent
Companion Harley L. Kropf is quite knowledgeable of our law and has reacted thoughtfully
and most responsibly in his execution of same. It is our collective conclusion that he has performed
well within the inherent powers and the responsibilities and duties of the office according
to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the
State of Missouri. He is to be commended for his prompt attention and response to matters
of specific interest to the Craft. And, while we feel his pain at having to preside over the consolidation
of several chapters, we recognize that he gave his approval only after diligent review
of all of the evidence.”
The Committee on Electronic Communications reported that the Grand York Rite web
site was completely redeveloped this past year and the group has over 260 current members,
making it much easier to disseminate information across the entire state in a matter of minutes.
There are appendant body web pages that have been set aside for those organizations
which would not normally have a web presence. Representatives of those organizations are
needed to keep informed of current officers, contact information, meeting dates/times, pictures,
etc. The site also contains a Document Library for day-to-day resource documents for
each of the three organizations.
Companion Kevin B. Sample, Chairman of the Committee on Electronic Communications,
summed up the sentiments of the committee by saying, “As was the case when I was
twelve years old using a pair of vice-grips to remove a nut from a bicycle bolt, and hearing
my father telling me of the importance of using the proper tool for the proper job, such is
the case with all of our new technology, it is only a tool, and should be used wisely and
carefully.”
EWFOUDLAD AD LABRADOR: “We need to encourage all members to get out
to the meetings and re-kindle their interest, as well as, trying to encourage Masons to join
Royal Arch Masonry.”
12th Annual Convocation, May 26th – 28th, 2006, Hotel Gander, Gander, Newfoundland,
Canada; Chapters 6; Membership: 401; Net Change: -19
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M. . .E. . . W(alter) H(erbert) John Baird, Grand High Priest. 2005-2006, reported that,
while most issues during the year were resolved, attendance and membership continue to
be major concerns. It appeared that all chapters had new membership, requiring the conferral
of the capitular degrees.
The Grand Lecturer, M. . .E. . . Oliver White, reported that “the duties of the Grand Lecturer
involve the care and preservation of our ritual, the perpetuation of our time honoured
landmarks and to give instructions that the ceremonial observances of the Fraternity may be
rendered in the most striking and effective manner. Having received only two requests for
assistance indicates that the members of our Constituent Chapters are well qualified in these
duties or reluctant to call the office of the Grand Lecturer.”
ORTH CAROLIA: “The Grand York Rite Officers do not have any magic pill or
flute that will have members knocking down the doors.”
185th Annual Convocation, March 19th, 2007, Hilton Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina;
Chapters: 29; Membership: 4,440; Net Change: -92
M. . .E. . . Bobby Joe Kitchen, Grand High Priest for 2006-2007, reported that his two
goals for the year were (1) to visit all the Royal Arch Chapters in North Carolina, and (2)
to have the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina updated. He
was happy to report that he accomplished both goals.
In his travels throughout the North Carolina jurisdiction, he spoke with the members
and stated that “the destiny of each Chapter is up to its members. They need to recruit new
members and find a way to keep them once they are a York Rite Mason.”
E. . . David Milidonis, the Grand Lecturer, seemed dissatisfied, according to the tone of
his written report, about the amount of time that he received to perform ritual instruction.
OVA SCOTIA AD PRICE EDWARD ISLAD: “Let’s Do Less Better”
137th Annual Convocation, May 5th and 6th, 2006, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island, Canada; Chapters: 21; Membership: 988; Net Change: -46
At the 2005 Annual Convocation, R.
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. .E. . . E. Carson Jackson, Grand Scribe and Chairman
of the Membership Committee, stated that attracting new members is one of the highest
priorities. Using the existing tools, like the “Four By Four Talks” in Craft Lodges is the
most obvious way. Where the “Four By Four Talks” were employed, membership definitely
increased. He also reported that nothing can be done to stop death from taking existing
members. However, where suspensions and demits are considered, there is a wealth
of choices. Contacting existing membership is probably the best way to achieve membership
retention.
M. . .E. . . T. Ronald Tallon, Grand High Priest for 2005-2006, reported at the 2006 Annual
Convocation that the delivery of quality ritual is an issue. “I watched some Companions
read parts well, but others show evidence of unfamiliarity with their part, of difficulty
of even reading from an open book. No practice, no comprehension, no effective communication.
…I am sorry to have to report this, because I believe there is no business more important
than in our Chapters than the development of good Degree skills, to enable us to
share effectively with others what we ourselves value.”
The Grand High Priest talked about attendance at Chapter meeting. “I asked that we
spend time on finding out why many members do not attend. Did we? Did you?”
As reported by the Committee on the Condition of the Order, “it is hard for new members
to get excited about our Order when they see the Officers of the Chapter making little
or no effort their ritual. There is no excuse for any member not to learn the Opening and
Closing of the Chapter. A lot of our candidates come from Lodges which perform their
work to the highest standard and are disillusioned by the lack of effort in our Chapters.”
They went on to quote the Grand Lecturer, who said, “I find Royal Arch Masons can be re-

ferred to as the cream of the crop. They demonstrate a sincere love for Freemasonry on the
whole and a genuine desire for excellence of execution in the work.”
OKLAHOMA: “At what point does a Chapter lose its relevance?”
117th Annual Convocation, March 31st, 2006, Holiday Inn Airport Hotel, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; Chapters: 21; Membership: 1,763; Net Change: -73
M. . .E. . . James E. Smyrl, Grand High Priest, 2005-2006, reported that, while 70 companions
were exalted in 2005, the net membership of Royal Arch Masonry in the State of
Oklahoma experienced a loss due to a high rate of suspensions for non-payment of dues (93
companions), with death running second (80 companions).
A York Rite sponsored DeMolay Workshop saw the initiation of 28 new members. At the
Awards Ceremony, the Tenth Annual York Rite Sword was presented to Oklahoma State Master
Councilor, Corbin Jones, for outstanding leadership, specifically in the areas of DeMolay
ritual, community work, scholastics and leadership. It was also noted that Edmonton Chapter,
of Edmonton, OK, was named “Chapter of the Year” for the second consecutive year.
OTARIO: “On all occasions I attempted to find favorable results for inquiries and
problems which were brought to my attention.”
149th Annual Convocation, April 27th and 28th, 2007, Quality Hotel Parkway Convention
Centre, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada; Chapters: 109; Membership: 7,780; Net Change: -62
It should be noted that the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada in the
Province of Ontario will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2008. A special committee
has already been formed and is hard at work. Information about the event can be found
on the Internet at www.royalarchmasons.on.ca.
The Grand First Principal, ME Companion George Herbert Gifford, had to address a
number of different issues during his tenure, including:
• Not all Chapters submitting their Annual Reports by December 31st of the year.
Two chronic offenders were discovered.
• The subject of e-mailing summonses, as well as the topic of e-mails in general,
has returned and will be forward to the Executive Committee for consideration.
• The “Soapbox Newsletter” was established not only to disseminate Grand Chapter
information, but to include information, photographs, etc., from the local Chapters as
well. This newsletter has been well-received.
The Committee on the Condition of Capitular Masonry reported on the various topics:
Official Visits. Proper protocol was observed. Quality of work ranged from excellent to
reading work from the book
Candidates. There appears to be an influx masons joining the Royal Arch. It appears
that most chapters have had at least one candidate over the past six months with some chapters
having as many as five.
Course of Instruction. The District Superintendents were congratulated for developing
and delivering courses of instruction within their respective district, which were fully completed
and well attended.
Membership. Declining membership is a hazard to all organizations, with Royal Arch
Masonry being no exception. A struggling chapter cannot attract new members because of
a shortage of motivation, enthusiasm, or leadership. We need to prevent older members
from fading away; they can act in a capacity of advising and mentoring. A visit to an ill
companion may uplift his spirits.
Communications. Each companion is entitled to receive a summons in a timely fashion
informing him of what is occurring in his Chapter, District and Grand Chapter.
Projects. Some District have started their own projects in observance of the 150th Anniversary.
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SCOTLAD: “Is it possible to attend a lengthy Royal Arch Convention and remain
awake having had less than five hours sleep in the preceding 48 hours?”
Annual Convocation, December 15th, 2006, Freemasons’ Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh,
Scotland
The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland was formed in August, 1817. At
its peak, in the 1960's, the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland had some 650
active Chapters, many of which subsequently left to form Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapters
of their own, as happened for example in Israel and New South Wales. There are, currently,
some 470 active Chapters, 220 of which are overseas.
Lodges of Royal Ark Mariners, Councils of Knight Masons, and Councils of Royal
and Select Masters operate under the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. Of
interesting note to New York Masons are that R. . .E. . . Ronald A.P. Joseph is the Grand Representative
of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter near the Grand Chapter of the State
of New York, Royal Arch Masons, and R. . .E. . . Fred Hickein is the Grand Representative of
the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Scotland near the Grand Council of the
State of New York, Cryptic Masons.
Half-Yearly Convocations of the Supreme Grand Chapter were held on Friday, June
16th, 2006, and on Friday, December 15th, 2006. Half-Yearly Convocations of the Supreme
Committee was held on Friday, December 1st, 2006.
M. . .E. . . Charles I. R. Wolridge Gordon of Esselmont was elected to succeed himself as
Grand First Principal for his fourth third term as First Grand Principal.
The question asked above, “Is it possible to attend a lengthy Royal Arch Convention
and remain awake having had less than five hours sleep in the preceding 48 hours?,” was
posed by Companion Wolridge, who had been traveling with his wife from February 23rd,
2006 through March 5th, 2006. The specific question was asked upon their arrival in Albany,
NY, to attend the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal
Arch Masons. While there, Companion Wolridge was made an Honorary member of Grand
Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, and was one of thirty candidates for the
“Order of Old Saratoga”.
At the conclusion of the Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, Companion
Wolridge was a guest at the home R. . .E. . . and Rev. Ronald A.P. Joseph and his lady.
Saturday evening was spent attending a social activity at the church of Companion Joseph.
SOUTH CAROLIA: “If it is to be it is up to us.”
169th Annual Convocation, March 12th, 2007, Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center,
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Chapters: 31; Membership: 5,546; Net Change: -295
During the Address of the Grand High Priest, M. . .E. . . Robert Van Pinkston Sr. commented
that young men are joining the York Rite Bodies. “Companions this is what we
need if we are to grow. We need to do all we can to keep them interest in our York Rite,
make them feel welcome, give them something to do, that will keep them coming to our
meetings.”
There were several District Education meetings during the year, conducted by the District
Education committeemen. The Grand High Priest feels that they were well-attended and
that those who attended received a lot of useful information. “We hope that these will continue,
if we receive one or two bits of instruction from them to help us, it was worth our time.”
State-wide education was also well-attended, with the Chapter officers present getting
enough information to carry on their duties.
Companion Van Pinkston made a dozen recommendations:
1. That the Grand York Rite Office remains at its present location until more suitable
accommodations are needed.
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2. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter continues to support the Royal Arch Research
Assistance.
3. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter continues to support the youth organizations.
4. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter retains its membership in and support of the
General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International.
5. The local Chapters promote subscriptions to the “Royal Arch Mason” magazine.
6. A closer fraternal relationship between the Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite and other
Masonic bodies.
7. Grand Chapter Education Program is continued and promoted throughout this
Grand Jurisdiction and be conducted at the District level at least once during year.
8. The members of the Education committee be drawn from the membership and
not totally from the Past Grand High Priests. “There is a wealth of knowledge and willingness
among our members waiting to be tapped. Many would welcome the chance to
serve in a meaningful capacity.”
9. Funds should be appropriated to upgrade the aprons and jewels of the Grand
Chapter Officers.
10. The Grand Royal Arch Chapter should support the York Rite History Committee
“in their effort to preserve the history of our fraternity.”
11. The Host Committee for the Grand Convocation should be made up of one district
rather than one local chapter.
12. The travel expenses for the Grand High Priest should be increased.
VERMOT: “I’ve never been in the Army, but they tell me this is what it’s like. You
get volunteered.”
190th Annual Convocation, June 5th, 2007, Hampton Inn, Town of Colchester, Vermont;
Chapters: 20; Membership: 810; Net Change: -45
M. . .E. . . Eugene C. Corliss, Grand High Priest for 2006-2007, reported that a return was
made to the District Meeting, which was organized by the District Deputy Grand High
Priests and the Grand Lecturer. Attendance was fair to good, and each meeting had a good
program.
The Committee on Doings of Grand Officers reported, in 2007, that the Grand Line Officers
are quite involved in “improving and encouraging growth” in Royal Arch Masonry
in the State of Vermont. The Committee also noted that the District Deputy Grand High
Priests are becoming increasingly involved in the Chapters of their respective districts.
Companion Eric Ginette, Grand Lecturer, noted, in 2006, a rise in Chapter activity at
district meetings. When an Attendance Award was presented to Tucker Chapter, its High
Priest commented that he thought that this was the first award that Tucker Chapter ever
won. Based on what he saw, the Grand Lecturer believes that there will be other awards to
follow.
The Grand Lecturer also noted in the same report that young men are joining craft
lodges in numbers “not seen for years.” This makes prospective members for York Rite Masonry.
WEST VIRGIIA “In previous reports Grand High Priests have had several recommendations
all of which have been good programs but none of which are binding upon
the next installed Grand High Priest.”
136th Annual Convocation, October 27th, 2006, Lewisburg, West Virginia; Chapters: 37;
Membership: 4,866; Net Change: 47
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. .E. . . John B. Arbuckle, Jr., Grand High Priest for 2005-2006, made two recommendations.
“ I have every confidence that David Smith and Paul Cottrell will recommend
programs good for this Grand Chapter.”

The first recommendation is that the Grand Lecturer and the Deputies establish a plan
“that will give the High Priests of subordinate chapters the prerogative to dispense with
kneeling at the altar during the opening and closing of a chapter. Companions, none of us
are getting any younger and many of our companions are no longer able to kneel at the
altar; however, they regularly come to chapter.”
The Grand High Priest believes that the state of the craft in West Virginia “is in excellent
shape. We have our problems; some chapters continue to struggle, membership is still
declining, many still experience difficulty in conferring the ritual without help. But our
Grand Chapter is blessed with a corps of dedicated Capitular Masons who continue to make
our Grand Chapter a shining star in the fraternity of Masonry.”
E. . . Vaughn F. Shafer, the Grand Lecturer, reported that “every Companion should put
forth the effort to learn at least one degree.” “In this day no Companion has the time to sit
down with another Companion and either teach or learn the degrees by mouth to ear.”
The Fraternal Correspondence Committee reported some highlights from the Proceedings
reviewed:
Alabama - changed its By-Laws to permit dual memberships into 2 Chapters within that
jurisdiction.
Alberta - Grand Representatives expressed frustration at not getting a response from
their counterparts. (Sound familiar) Each of the District Deputy Grand High Priests submitted
a report of their District, which outlined the condition of the each constituent Chapter.
These reports were published in the Proceedings. The Proceedings of the Grand Chapters
with which they hold fraternal relations are reviewed by the respective Grand Representatives.
The Grand Representatives then each give a report to the Fraternal Correspondent
who in turn combines these for his report to the Grand Chapter.
Idaho - adopted legislation to permit 6-man openings to conduct business.
Indiana - statues require that a “printed” copy be maintained for the archives. This was
changed to remove the word “printed” there by making it legal to store CD discs. They are
also looking at “Royal Arch Clubs” for those Chapters that do not have member support.
The idea is to main-tain a presence in that area until future interest will allow them to reconstitute
the Chapter.
Kansas - developed a “Perpetual Fund.” The per capita tax was raised from $4.50 to
$9.50 with $3.00 going to the “Perpetual Fund.” They cannot withdraw from this fund and
can only use the interest after 2009.
Maryland - reported problems with attendance, ritual and with appointed officers not
fulfilling the duties of the position to which they were appointed.
Nebraska - Grand High Priest recommended that they adopt the 6-man rule to open the
Chapter for business. They are emphasizing the use of costumes when conferring the Degrees.
Oklahoma - One Chapter changed its By-Laws to permit them having only 4 meetings
a year. There were no Schools of Instruction held to the consternation of the Grand High
Priest.
Pennsylvania - The Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania announced a one-day
“Man to Mason” class where they expected to raise 10,000 Master Masons. The Grand
Chapter followed this with one-day classes in seven locations. They exalted 273 Companions.
South Carolina - developed a Life Membership Program using factors to determine the
cost. For the age group 21 – 25 the factor was 25; for over 65, the factor was 7. They also
ruled that a 40-year member was exempt from paying dues.
All Grand Chapters reported a loss in membership, attendance problems and lack of
people able to do the ritual in the Degrees. There were several award programs mentioned
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to address these problems but there were no earth-shaking results to say that the answer had
been found. There is agreement that the road to recover lies in the Companions being more
active in their Blue Lodges as that is the source of candidates.
M. . .E. . . David Morgan Smith, Grand High Priest for 2006-2007, announced the introduction
of the “You Plus Two” plan. “If you are aware of Chapters in our state or neighboring
states that have problems with member turnout, then please plan a visit and call two
other Royal Arch Masons to ‘tag along’. With the price of fuel, it is better for three companions
to make the trip than just the one.”
This year, a schedule of seminars will be held at different locations across the state. “I think
these seminars will be held at Chapters, that were once the ‘pillars of strength’ in our Grand Jurisdiction,
but now have fallen on hard times, and hold less than half of their scheduled meetings
in a year. These seminars will revolve around problems the Chapters are experiencing, with the
aim to help find solutions so that these Chapters can get back on firmer ground.”
REPORTS FROM GRAD REPRESETATIVES
Of the Grand Chapters with who we are in amity, we have 74 accredited Grand Representatives,
as of this writing. A questionnaire was sent out earlier this year to assist them.
Responses were received from 13 of those Grand Representatives. The information from
those questionnaires is as follows:
1) Are you in touch with your counterpart:
6 responded “Yes”
7 responded “No”
2) Have you been ever attended the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of the
jurisdiction you represent? (If “No”, please explain why)
4 responded “Yes”
9 responded “No”
3) Do you regularly attend the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of the State
of New York? (If “No”, please explain why not)
11 responded “Yes”
2 responded “No”
4) Are you in possession of the latest Proceedings of the jurisdiction you represent?
8 responded “Yes”
5 responded “No”
5) If your answer to question #4 above is “Yes”, to the best of your knowledge, does
either the Grand Secretary or any member of the Fraternal Correspondence Committee of
Grand Chapter possess of a copy of these proceedings?
4 responded “Yes”
9 responded “No”
Alaska - R. . .E. . . Harold L Aldrich reported that “I have not attended the Annual Convocation
of the Grand Chapter of Alaska, as they meet the same time as the Grand Chapter
of New York. Membership in Alaska is small in numbers, but large in fraternalism. Annual
meetings of three York Rite Bodies usually takes place on the same approximate dates as
the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, Royal Arch Masons.”
Arizona - R.
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. .E. . . Conrad Kupinski reported that “I am in touch with counterpart at least
twice a year. I have not attended Arizona Annual Convocation, as I attend the Grand Council
of Rhode Island, where I am also a Grand Representative and which meets on the same
day; seldom miss Grand Chapter of NY since 1966. In the correspondence that I've exchanged
with Arizona, I find that there are similar issues of membership, retention, etc.;
like us, there are a lot of the members being recycled although, like us, there is a resurgence
of new members; the membership of Arizona is about 1,000 in each of the bodies (RAM,

R&SM, KT); Vermont & Rhode Island are very similar (until very recently I was Grand
Representative of Vermont in Commandery, where my counterpart was a resident of Talhaus,
NY. He may be at this next Grand Chapter Convocation
Germany - R. . .E. . . Walter J Slodki reported that “I have not attended Grand Chapter of
New York recently as I am 93. I am in touch with other companions in Germany, not the
Grand Rep (who does not reply).” Companion Slodki sent this committee a copy of the
Trestle Board of Mount Moriah - Two Bridges - Nahe Lodge No. 823. The web site of this
lodge is www.823fm.com. Mount Moriah Lodge No. 823 was issued a Charter on 19 November
1955, in Pirmasens, Germany. Nahe Temple Lodge No. 824 was issued a Charter
on 15 September 1955, in Ideroberstein, Germany. Two Bridges Lodge No. 877 was issued
a Charter on 9 September 1961, in Zweibrücken, Germany. All three lodges were formed
by American and Canadian military Masons stationed in Germany and the majority of our
members are scattered throughout the world. Total membership is 177, of which 32 are
resident members living in Germany. In the year 1993, Two Bridges Lodge No. 877 consolidated
with Mount Moriah lodge No. 823 in Pirmasens Germany and the Lodge was renamed
Mount Moriah Two Bridges Lodge No. 823. In the year 2002, Nahe Temple Lodge
No. 824 consolidated with Mount Moriah Two Bridges in Pirmasens Germany and the
Lodge was renamed Mount Moriah - Two Bridges - Nahe Lodge No. 823. Companion
Slodki noted that all officers of this lodge are members of Royal Arch;
Kentucky - R. . .E. . . Warren Hyde reported that “I have written to counterpart, but never
received an answer.”
Maryland - R. . .E. . . Robert S Finley reported that he cannot visit Maryland “as my position
with Grand Lodge keeps me busy.”
Mississippi - R. . .E. . . Stephen A Licht reported that he received no responses to his communications
(twice). “I have not attended their Annual Convocation due to medical limitations.”
Missouri - R. . .E. . . Daniel N Evans reported that “They have the same problems as ours
getting and retaining membership. I have received the proceedings of the Grand Chapter
of Missouri.”
Oklahoma - R. . .E. . . Maurice Sweitzer reports that “I have attended the Grand York Rite
bodies of Oklahoma many times. It appears that having at least Chapter and Council on the
same weekend is cheaper for all and it makes for better participation, fun, how many other
chapters have solved certain problems: lodge trends, programs to interest young members.
I have been to Minnesota Grand York Rite bodies many times, also Utah, Colorado, Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Montreal, Quebec. Invitations were received to
Kansas, North Dakota, Regina, Saskatchewan, Alabama. I did the Middle Chamber Lecture
in Oklahoma City.”
Portugal - R. . .E. . . James M Malone Jr. has not visited the Grand Chapter of Portugal
because of distant location and language not spoken
South Dakota - R. . .E. . . Manfred Liehs reports that a busy schedule this first year as
Rep has not allowed a visit. “I have contacted South Dakota. They were very friendly. All
I received was a tourist packed from the South Dakota State Government.”
Vermont - R. . .E. . .Ronald P Kamp reports that he has received no response to communication.
His appointment became official after their communication. No visit due to work
schedule, but will attend as schedule permits.
Wisconsin - R. . .E. . . Homer A Burch reports that he is “not currently in touch with my
counterpart. I am waiting for his address. I visited Wisconsin in 2007, at which I received
my commission. For many years the York Rite bodies of Wisconsin have been holding
their annual sessions during the same week
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Officers of the Grand Chapter
State of ew York - 2008-2009
M∴ E∴ GRIFFITH JONES III .......................................................................................... GRAND HIGH PRIEST
103 Berryman Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226-4373
R∴ E∴ ALAN C. LEWIS..................................................................................................................GRAND KING
73 Harvest Ridge Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158-1240
R∴ E∴ JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON ..........................................................................................GRAND SCRIBE
3872 Crittenden Rd., Akron, NY 14001-9522
M∴ E∴ JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR. GRAND SECRETARY
2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501-1788 (315-798-4887)
R∴ E∴ ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI ....................................................................................GRAND TREASURER
1 Edgewater Pl., Glens Falls, NY 12801-4110
R∴ E∴ TED L. DIEHL ..................................................................................ASSISTANT GRAND TREASURER
249 Longstreet Ave., Inwood, WV 25428-3752
R∴ E∴ KENNETH J. FISCHER ....................................................................GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST
255 Fieldstone Terr., Bronx, NY 10471-3022
R∴ E∴ MICHAEL T. DUNN..........................................................................GRAND PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER
212 Garfield St., Utica, NY 13502
R∴ E∴ JOSEPH A. QUINONES ....................................................................GRAND ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN
52 Abington Ct., Staten Island, NY 10308
R∴ E∴ CHRISTIAN G. HEBERLE ....................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE THIRD VEIL
103 Roundmill Ln., Minoa, NY 13116
R∴ E∴ PIERS VAUGHAN. .............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE SECOND VEIL
29 Benmore Terr., Bayonne, NJ 07002-1916
R∴ E∴ STANLEY J. BISHOP ..............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE FIRST VEIL
236 State Park Ave., Salamanca, NY 14779-1722
R∴ E∴ HARVEY A. EYSMAN ..............................................................................................JUDGE ADVOCATE
15 Stonehenge Road, Great Neck, NY 11023-1007
R∴ E∴ GERALD F. IRWIN ..................................................................................................GRAND LECTURER
1097 Knox Cave Road, Altamont, NY 12009-3018
R∴ E∴ HOBERT C. COOK..............................................................................GRAND LECTURER-EMERITUS
3970 Nelson Heights Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035-9408
R∴ E∴ RICHARD J. KESSLER..............................................................................................GRAND SENTINEL
62 Woodcrest Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14223-1317
R∴ E∴ FRANCIS K. WILCOX ..............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
3575 County Road 35, Oxford, NY 13830-3360
R∴ E∴ ROBERT L. BARROWS ............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
147 Cedar Hill Avenue, South Nyack, NY 10960-2424
R∴ E∴ DAVID SHIRE............................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
7627 Greenview Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
R∴ E∴ ROBERT H. COOK..............................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN-EMERITUS
5 Sonata Court, Rochester, NH 03867-20
R∴ E∴ JACK W. OVITT ..................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN-EMERITUS
419 Lansing Street, Utica, NY 13501-3020
R∴ E∴ ROBERT J. CAVE ......................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
137 Glen Drive, Ridge, NY 11961-4621
R∴ E∴ WALTER A. COLLINS ..............................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
10 Jeannette Street, Albany, NY 12209-1914
R∴ E∴ HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. ......................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
875 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885-1525
R∴ E∴ CHARLES M. ROBERTS..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
158 Meadowbriar Road, Rochester, NY 14616-2339
R∴ E∴ JOSÉ L. VALENCIA, JR. ..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
164 Meeker Road, Vestal, NY 13850-3264
R∴ E∴ WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE ................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
2104 Caton Ave. #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11226-3069
R∴ E∴ R. CURTISS MONTGOMERY II ............................................................................GRAND HISTORIAN
299 Willow Green, Amherst, NY 14228-3427
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Trustees
M∴ E∴ CALVIN G.BOND 2008
M∴ E∴ W. BRUCE RENNER 2009
M∴ E∴ WALTER J. HILSENBECK 2010
M∴ E∴ C. RICHARD TRUST 2011
M∴ E∴ JOHN S. JONES 2012
Trustees Emeritus
EARLE J. HINO JR., EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
Officers of General Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons International 2008-2011
Elected
EMORY J. FERGUSON ............................................GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIEST
1615 Lakeview Drive, NW, Cullman, AL 35055
EDMUND D. HARRISON ......................................................GENERAL GRAND KING
PO Box 37352, Elmhurst, NY 11373-7352
LOUIS E. BARTRAND ........................................................GENERAL GRAND SCRIBE
509 E. Neptune Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
VAN A. EVANS ..........................................................GENERAL GRAND TREASURER
2300 McFarland Rd., Raymond, MS 39154
LARRY E. GRAY ........................................................GENERAL GRAND SECRETARY
PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140
Appointed
DICKIE W. JOHNSON ..................................................GENERAL GRAND CHAPLAIN
2131 Swindell Hollow Rd., Lebanon, TN 37090
VERNON H. HUEBSCHMAN................GENERAL GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST
1 Playfield St., Baltimore, MD 21222-4557
J. WILLIAM RIGGS ..............................GENERAL GRAND PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER
1044 Eagle Pass, Bardstown, KY 4004-9151
BURT F. LEE............................................GENERAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN
1384 Greene 502 Road, Lafe, AR 72436
JAY A. LEONARD ......................................GENERAL GRAND MASTER THIRD VEIL
1315 Amber Drive, Mountain Home, ID 83647
KENNETH W. SMITH ............................GENERAL GRAND MASTER SECOND VEIL
9301 E. 26th Street, Tucson, AZ 85710-8609
CHARLES L. “PETE” TAYLOR JR.............GENERAL GRAND MASTER FIRST VEIL
285 Julia Lane, Toccoa, GA 30577
JACK M. COLENUTT ....................................................GENERAL GRAND SENTINEL
2871 23rd St., Regina, SK S4S1E7
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District Visitations - Grand Officers - 2008-2009
R∴ E∴ ALAN C LEWIS 28 29 31
R∴ E∴ JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON 11 12 18
R∴ E∴ KENNETH J. FISCHER 1 4 6
R∴ E∴ MICHAEL T. DUNN 3 20 27
R∴ E∴ JOSEPH A. QUINONES 2 14 21
R∴ E∴ CHRISTIAN G. HEBERLE 17 32
R∴ E∴ PIERS VAUGHAN 22 25
R∴ E∴ STANLEY J. BISHOP 19 24
Regional Officers - 2008-2009
R∴ E∴ ALAN C LEWIS 12 14
R∴ E∴ JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON 27 29 31
R∴ E∴ KENNETH J. FISCHER 1 6
R∴ E∴ MICHAEL T. DUNN 17 19 20
R∴ E∴ JOSEPH A. QUINONES 3 4 11
R∴ E∴ CHRISTIAN G. HEBERLE 18 24 25
R∴ E∴ PIERS VAUGHAN 2 22
R∴ E∴ STANLEY J. BISHOP 21 28 32
Past Grand Veils
R. . .E. . . Burtiss V. Goodnongh 1996 First
R. . .E. . . William L. DuPree 1997 Second
R. . .E. . . William F. DuBois 2000 Third
R. . .E. . . David H. Raymond 2001 Second
R. . .E. . . John A. Konvalin 2001 First
R. . .E. . . Thomas M. Paglia 2002 Third
R. . .E. . . Robert P. Bukowski 2002 Second
R. . .E. . . Keith E. Dash 2002 First
R. . .E. . . John W. Ille 2003 Third
R. . .E. . . Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi 2003 Second
R. . .E. . . Gordon Downs 2003 First
R. . .E. . . Edwin F. Rothfuss Jr. 2004 First
R. . .E. . . Ronald A.P. Joseph 2005 First
R. . .E. . . Richard C. Fowler 2006 Third
R. . .E. . . Gerald F. Irwin 2006 Second
R. . .E. . . John J. Lombardo Sr. 2006 First
R. . .E. . . Mark Brandariz 2007 Third
R. . .E. . . Raymond Roche 2007 Second
R. . .E. . . Cyril A. Francis 2007 First
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District Deputy Grand High Priests - 2008-2009
DIST. DIST.
1 Alvaro F. Quiroga
2 David W. Dowell 20 James E. Jones
3 Robert Olmo, Jr. 21 Allen C. Lang
4 Kenneth J. Lockard 22 Peter Ditmars
6 R. Robert Reynolds 24 Lee L. Coller, Sr.
11 John R. Nealis II 25 Ernest H. Day, Sr.
12 Ralph H. Rosenthal 27 Charles M. Roberts
14 Allan M. Bryant 28 David L. Palmiter
17 Kenneth G. Bates 29 Brian Hollenbeck
18 Keith F. Folger 31 Leland L. Jones
19 Fred A. Dashnaw 32 Ronald L. Pigman
Assistant Grand Lecturers - 2008-2009
DIST. DIST.
1 Stenrick B. Adams
2 Alfonso Serrano 20 Hobert C. Cook
3 James Maskiell 21 Alonzo C. LaBarr
4 Peter C. Pizzorno 22 James J. Zearfoss
6 Louis M. Irizarry III 24 R. Stuart Smith, Jr.
11 Charles L. Lowe 25 William L. Colin
12 David E. Dickey 27 Joseph F. Oelgoetz
14 Peter A. Dansen 28 James J. Sicker
17 William L. Main 29 Dennis M. Turton, Sr.
18 Dennis S. Davis 31 Gerald T. Coleman
19 John R. Fuller 32 James N. Stoll
STADIG COMMITTEES - 2008
APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
Edward R. Trosin (71) Chairman 2011, 1 Elmwood Park W., Tonawanda, NY 14150-3314.
C. Richard Trust (279) 2009, James W. Hemstrought Jr. (254, 106) 2010.
BY-LAWS
Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) Chairman 2011, 3872 Crittenden Rd., Akron, NY 14001-9522.
Mark Brandariz (2, 138) 2009, Robert P. Bukowski (309) 2010.
CREDENTIALS
James E. Jones (29) Chairman 2009, 5531 Taormina Drive, Clay, NY 13041-8962.
David Raymond (77) 2010, Wesley C. Wilson (106, 254) 2011.
CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK
Hobert C. Cook (303) Chairman 2010, 3970 Nelson Heights Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035-9408.
Alan M. Downing (135) 2009, Richard C. Fowler (279) 2011, Charles L. Lowe (277) 2011, M.
Eugene Ellis (279) 2012.
2008

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
W. Bruce Renner (71) Chairman 2011, 64 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo, NY 14220-2028.
Alan C. Lewis (5) 2009, Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) 2010, Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138) 2012.
Ex Officio:
Griffith Jones III (71), Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi (325), James W. Hemstrought Jr. (254)
FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
Mark L. Adler (206) Co-Chairman 2009, 7501 16 Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11214-1000.
John P. Patterson, Jr. (10) Co-Chairman 2010, 347 Cambridge Battenville Rd., Greenwich,
NY 12834-3911.
Piers Vaughan (1, 8) 2011.
JURISPRUDENCE
Harvey A. Eysman (273, 302) Chairman 2011, 15 Stonehenge Rd., Great Neck, NY 11023-1007.
Robert S. Finley (67) 2012, R. Curtiss Montgomery II (71) 2009, Spiridon Arkouzis (140)
2010, Edmund D. Harrison (1, 8) 2011.
ROYAL ARCH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Paul C. Edwards (174) Chairman 2010, 150 Albany Post Road, Buchanan, NY 10511-1614.
Edward P. Fagan (177) 2009, Walter J. Slodki (2, 140, 147) 2011.
ASSISTANCE OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS & THEIR
DEPENDENTS WITH RESPIRATORY AND CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE LUNGS
Calvin G. Bond (165) Chairman 2011, PO Box 130, Oswego, NY 13126-0130.
Arnold Palmer (91, 62) 2009, Courtland M. Andrew (157) 2010, Walter J. Hilsenbeck (302, 2)
2012, Gerald T. Wilklow (193) 2013.
ROYAL ARCH MASON SCHOLARSHIP AID FUND
David F. Stoy (277) Chairman 2009, 1 Forster Street, Otego, NY 13825-2111.
Francis K. Wilcox (254) 2010, John R. Nealis II (277) 2011, James W. Hemstrought Jr.
(254, 106) 2012, Stephen Koferl (288) 2013.
OFFICERS
ROYAL ARCH MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUDATIO, IC. – 2008
Edward R. Trosin, President 2011
Walter J. Hilsenbeck, Vice President 2011
Aldo A. Ghirarduzzi, Treasurer
James W. Hemstrought, Jr., Recording Secretary
Griffith Jones III 2009
Courtland M. Andrew 2009
Harold L. Aldrich 2009
Joseph Pozefsky 2009
Christos Papadopoulos 2010
Vincent LiBone 2010
Manfred Liehs 2010
Charles Antzelevitch, Ph.D. 2011
Emeritus: Charles E. Grant, Earle J. Hino Jr., Walter J. Slodki
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES – 2008
ARRANGEMENTS
Alan C Lewis (5) Chairman, 73 Harvest Ridge Rd., Selkirk 12158-1240.
Courtland Andrew (157), Michael T. Dunn (193), Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138), James W.
Hemstrought Jr. (254, 106), William Hyatt (5), Douglas Hull (48), Gerald Irwin (5),
Griffith Jones III (71), John S. Jones (157), Richard J. Kessler (71), Ralph H. Rosenthal
(157), Jeffrey M. Williamson (304).
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Edmund D. Harrison (1, 8) Chairman, PO Box 737352, Elmhurst, NY 11373-7352.
Harvey A. Eysman (273, 302), Griffith Jones III (71), Alan J. Morgan (70),
W. Bruce Renner (71).
MASONIC EDUCATION
Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) Chairman, 3872 Crittenden Road, Akron, NY 14001-9522.
Mark Adler (206), Mark Brandariz (2, 138), Allan Bryant Sr. (325), Robert P. Bukowski
(309), Michael Dunn (193), Kenneth Fischer (2, 138), Cyril Francis (2), James W.
Hemstrought Jr. (254, 106), Alan Lewis (5), Joseph A. Quinones (109, 219, 298),
Charles Roberts (62), Raymond Roche (193), Cyril White (79).
MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY ROYAL ARCH EXHIBIT
Ronald W. White (193) Chairman, 317 Kinsley St., Sherrill, NY 13461-1105.
William I. DuPree (70), Frederick DeLaFleur (57), Burtiss Goodnough (279), Francis
Karwowski (157), Manfred Liehs (57), Edwin Rothfuss (259), Gerald B. Showalter (57).
Emeritus: Richard E. Eades.
MASONIC YOUTH COMMITTEE
Michael T. Dunn (193) Chairman, 212 Garfield St., Utica, NY 13502.
Steve Gross (219), Bruce King (303), John Leszak (304), Alan C. Lewis (5), Edward Mosso
(157), Raymond Roche (193), Bruce Testut (302), Frank Tuttle III (191).
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Joseph A. Quinones (109, 219, 298) Chairman, 52 Abington St., Staten Island, NY 10308.
Mark Amerise (298), Robert P. Bukowski (309), John Chepak (138), Kenneth J. Fischer (2,
138), Cyril Francis (2), John Lombardo (195), Donald R. Magill (332), John R. Nealis II
(277), John R. Patterson Jr. (10), Raymond Roche (193), Bruce Testut (302).
MILEAGE AND PER DIEM
John R. Nealis II (277) Chairman, 3962 Peakes Brook Rd., Delhi, NY 13753.
Richard A. Havens (277).
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Raymond Roche (193) Chairman, 328 Mohawk St., Rome, NY 13440-6056.
PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATIONS
Harvey A. Eysman (273, 302) Chairman, 15 Stonehenge Road, Great Neck, NY 11023-1007
M. Eugene Ellis (279), Christian Heberle (70), Griffith Jones III (71), Jeffrey M. Williamson
(304).
2008

ROYAL ARCH CHARITIES
Herbert P. Hahn Jr. (71) Co-Chairman, 432 Cherokee Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225-3367.
Douglas S. Harrison (71) Co-Chairman, 185 18 Ave., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
All Permanent Members of Grand Chapter
All Regional Officers
All District Deputy Grand High Priests
Howard J. Austin (309), Curtis Banks (8), Mark Brandariz (138), Samuel Clark (173), John
Haehl (88), John W. Ille (116, 157), John J. Lombardo Sr. (195), Richard W. Loud (302),
Linton L. Smith (302), Kenneth Sweet (270).
SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
John P. Patterson Jr. (10) Chairman, 347 Cambridge Battenville Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834-3911.
Michael T. Dunn (193), John J. Falkenburg (10), Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138), Aldo Ghirarduzzi
(325), Geoffrey Hoderath (5), Griffith Jones III (71), Francis Karwowski (157), Alan
C. Lewis (5), Robert Lindholm (53), Raymond Roche (193), Ralph H. Rosenthal (157), Jeffrey
M. Willamson (304).
SYMBOLIC LODGE DEGREE TEAMS
Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138) Co-Chairman, 255 Fieldstone Terr., Bronx, NY 10471-3022.
John J. Lombardo Sr. (195) Co-Chairman, 43 Glide Lane, Holtsville, NY 11742-2205.
David Dowell (219), Terry Eastman (309), Carl J. Hassum (302), Richard W. Loud (302).
All Assistant Grand Lecturers – Districts 1 thru 6.
WARRANTS
Courtland M. Andrew (157) Chairman, 220 Jackson Ave. #B, Schenectady, NY 12304.
Hobert C. Cook (303), Edmund D. Harrison (1, 8), Walter J. Hilsenbeck (302), E. Donald
Lounsberry (322), Edward R. Trosin (71).
THOMAS SMITH WEBB RESEARCH CHAPTER 2007
Jeffrey M. Williamson (304) - High Priest. 3872 Crittendon Rd., Akron, NY 14001-9522.
William Vassily (70) – King. 7733 Apricot Ln., Liverpool, NY 13090-2305.
Kenneth J. Fischer (2, 138) – Scribe. 255 Fieldstone Terr., Bronx, NY 10471-3022.
Robert L. Barrows (1) – Treasurer. 147 Cedar Hill Avenue, So. Nyack, NY 10960-2424.
Mark L. Adler (206, 186) – Secretary. 7501 16 Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11214-1000.
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IN MEMORIAM
This Memorial Page is
Affectionately Inscribed to
the Memory of our
Companions
and of those
Distinguished Companions
of other
Grand Jurisdictions
who have departed
life during the past
Capitular Year
2008

R U L E S
FOR DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENT MASONIC DATES
1. TO FIND THE DATE OF ANCIENT CRAFT: Add 4000 to the Vulgar Era. Thus,
2007 and 4000 are 6007.
2. TO FIND THE DATE OF ROYAL ARCH MASONRY: Add 530 to the Vulgar Era.
Thus, 530 and 2007 are 2537.
3. TO FIND THE DATE OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTER'S DATE: Add 1000 to
the Vulgar Era. Thus, 1000 and 2007 are 3007.
4. TO FIND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DATE: Subtract 1118 from the Vulgar Era.
Thus, 1118 from 2007 is 889
The following shows in one view,
the date of the present year,
in all the branches of the Order:
Year of the Lord, A. D. (Anno Domini) 2007 - Vulgar Era
Year of the Light, A. L. (Anno Lucis) 6007 - Ancient Craft
Year of Discovery, A. I. (Anno Inventions) 2537 - R.A.M.
Year of Deposit, A. Dep.(Anno Depositionis) 3007 - R.S.M.
Year of the Order, A. O. (Anno Ordinis) 889 -Knight Templar
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CHAPTERS BY CAPITULAR DISTRICTS
FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Alvaro F. Quiroga, 104-20 68 Dr. #B65, Forest Hills, NY 11375-3454
A.G.L. - Stenrick B. Adams, 963 Troy Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
NO. CHAPTER LOCATION COUNTY
1 Ancient ....................................New York City ....................................New York
2 Phoenix ....................................New York City ....................................New York
8 Jerusalem Amity ......................New York City ....................................New York
138 Americus-Orient ......................New York City ....................................New York
140 Constitution ............................New York City...................................... New York
147 Zerubbabel ..............................New York City...................................... New York
177 Tabernacle ................................Tarrytown ..........................................Westchester
SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - David W. Dowell, 121 Mallow St., Staten Island, NY 10309-1798
A.G.L. - Alfonso Serrano, 4121 Ft. Hamilton Parkway #1, Brooklyn, NY 11219-1207
109 Nassau ......................................Staten Island ........................................Richmond
219 Tyrian........................................Staten Island ........................................Richmond
298 Bay View-Flatbush ..................Staten Island ........................................Richmond
THIRD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Robert Olmo, Jr., 1431 Hancock St., Elmont, NY 11103-1934
A.G.L. - James Maskiell, 28-12 47 St., Long Island City, NY 11103
206 Pentalpha-Banner ....................Long Island City........................................Queens
273 Melchizedek ............................Oyster Bay ................................................Nassau
302 Freeport-Long Island................Baldwin......................................................Nassau
FOURTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Kenneth J. Lockard, 28 Pleasant Ln., E. Hampton, NY 11937-2410
A.G.L. - Peter C. Pizzorno, 4 Lynda Ct., E. Hampton, NY 11937
195 Suwassett ................................Patchogue ................................................Suffolk
288 Asharokan ................................Smithtown ................................................Suffolk
308 Nunnakoma ............................Amagansett ..............................................Suffolk
309 Penataquit ................................Sayville......................................................Suffolk
SIXTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - F. Robert Reynolds, 162 Williams St., Newburgh, NY 12550
A.G.L. - Louis M. Irizarry III, 304 Kings Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962-1904
52 Highland ..................................Newburgh ..................................................Orange
172 Poughkeepsie............................Poughkeepsie..........................................Dutchess
174 Buckingham-Mohegan ............Nelsonville ........................................Westchester
186 Neversink ................................Port Jervis..................................................Orange
204 Rockland Valley ......................Sparkill ..................................................Rockland
240 Midland ....................................Middletown ..............................................Orange
2008

ELEVETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - John R. Nealis II, 3962 Peakes Brook Rd., Delhi, NY 13753-3333
A.G.L. - Charles L. Lowe, 2 North St., Oneonta, NY 13820-1120NO.
CHAPTER LOCATION COUNTY
26 Otsego ......................................Cooperstown ..............................................Otsego
251 Delaware ..................................Walton....................................................Delaware
277 Oneonta ....................................Oneonta......................................................Otsego
TWELFTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Ralph H. Rosenthal, 1211 Oxford Pl., Schenectady, NY 12308-2915
A.G.L. - David E. Dickey, 251 S. First St., Northville, NY 12134-4307
53 Hiram Union ............................Canajoharie ......................................Montgomery
116 Sacandaga ................................Northville....................................................Fulton
157 St. George's ..............................Rotterdam..........................................Schenectady
FOURTEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Allan M. Bryant, 36 Bronk Dr., Queensbury, NY 12804-7946
A.G.L. - Peter A. Dansen, 16 Nellie Ln., Diamond Pt., NY 12824-2215
10 Federal......................................Cambridge..........................................Washington
23 Warren ......................................Ballston Spa. ..........................................Saratoga
189 Sandy Hill-Granville ................Hartford..............................................Washington
325 Warrensburg ............................Warrensburg ..............................................Warren
SEVETEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Kenneth G. Bates, PO Box 531, Dexter, NY 13634-0531
A.G.L. - William L. Main, 18692 County Route 66,Watertown, NY 13601-5538
68 Sackets Harbor ........................Dexter ....................................................Jefferson
149 Theresa ....................................Alexandria Bay ......................................Jefferson
223 Lowville ..................................Lowville ......................................................Lewis
259 Carthage ..................................Dexter ....................................................Jefferson
300 Massena....................................Massena............................................St. Lawrence
EIGHTEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Keith F. Folger, 56 Court Knolle, New Hartford, NY 13413-3229
A.G.L. - Dennis S. Davis, 10070 Wolcott Hill Rd., Camden, NY 13316-3843
57 Oneida ......................................Utica ..........................................................Oneida
144 Darius ......................................Camden ....................................................Oneida
193 Doric ........................................Vernon ......................................................Oneida
236 Iroquois ....................................Ilion ......................................................Herkimer
IETEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. -Fred A. Dashnaw, 20 High St., Pulaski, NY 13142-4707
A.G.L. - John R. Fuller, PO Box 162, Central Square, NY 13036-0162
135 Mexico ....................................Mexico ....................................................Oswego
165 Lake Ontario ............................Oswego ..................................................Oswego
167 Fulton ......................................Fulton ......................................................Oswego
270 Oswego River ..........................Phoenix ..................................................Oswego
279 Pulaski ....................................Pulaski ....................................................Oswego
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TWETIETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - James E. Jones, 5531 Taormina Dr., Clay, NY 13041-8962
A.G.L. - Hobert C. Cook, 3907 Nelson Heights Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035-9408
NO. CHAPTER LOCATION COUNTY
29 Washington ..............................Cortland ..................................................Cortland
70 Central City Riverside..............East Syracuse........................................Onondaga
247 Charles H. Platt ......................Skaneateles ..........................................Onondaga
303 Owahgena ................................Cazenovia ..............................................Madison
TWETY-FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Allen C. Lang, PO Box 566, Oxford, NY 13830-0566
A.G.L. - Alonzo C. LaBarr, 1 Patrick Ave., Binghamton, NY 13901
80 Vallonia ....................................Windsor ..................................................Broome
106 Greene ....................................Greene ................................................Chenango
139 Binghamton ..............................Endicott ..................................................Broome
254 Oxford ....................................Oxford ..................................................Chenango
332 Western Broome ......................Maine ......................................................Broome
TWETY-SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Peter Ditmars, 4250 W. Seneca Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886
A.G.L. - James J. Zearfoss, 1174 Ridge Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845-9369
42 Cayuta-Elmira ........................Chemung ....................................................Tioga
47 New Jerusalem ......................Owego ........................................................Tioga
58 Eagle ......................................Ithaca ....................................................Tompkins
77 Fidelity ....................................Trumansburg ......................................Tompkins
182 Watkins ..................................Montour Falls ........................................Schuyler
261 Horseheads ..............................Horseheads ..........................................Chemung
TWETY-FOURTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Lee L. Coller Sr., 7557 Lake Ave., POB 40, Williamson, NY 14589
A.G.L. - R. Stuart Smith Jr., 1224 Rolfe St., Palmyra, NY 14522
79 Palmyra Eagle ..........................Palmyra ....................................................Wayne
117 Newark ....................................Newark ....................................................Wayne
276 Wayne ......................................Sodus ........................................................Wayne
TWETY-FIFTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Ernest H. Day Sr., 10 Silver St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432
A.G.L. - William L. Colin, 0709 Waterloo-Geneva Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165-1206
34 King David ..............................Port Byron ................................................Cayuga
36 Geneva ....................................Geneva ....................................................Ontario
164 Excelsior ................................Shortsville ..............................................Ontario
173 Salem Town ............................Seneca Falls ............................................Seneca
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TWETY-SEVETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Charles M. Roberts, 158 Meadowbriar Rd., Rochester, NY 14616-2339
A.G.L. - Joseph F. Oelgoetz III, 44 East Pointe, Fairport, NY 14450
NO. CHAPTER LOCATION COUNTY
62 Hiram........................................Pittsford ..................................................Monroe
91 Dansville ..................................Dansville ............................................Livingston
95 Bath ........................................Savona ......................................................Steuben
101 Steuben ....................................Hornell ....................................................Steuben
TWETY-EIGHTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - David L. Palmiter, 3483 Center Dr., Wellsville, NY 14895-9715
A.G.L. - James J. Sicker, 29 Hillcrest Dr., Alfred, NY 14802
143 Wellsville ................................Almond ..................................................Allegany
280 Bolivar ....................................Bolivar ..................................................Allegany
TWETY-ITH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Brian S. Hollenbeck, 34 Ingersol St., Albion, NY 14411
A.G.L. - Dennis M. Turton Sr., 222 Main St., Attica, NY 14011-1205
35 Western Star ............................Attica ......................................................Genesee
175 Orleans ..................................Albion ......................................................Orleans
183 LeRoy ......................................LeRoy ....................................................Genesee
322 Arcade ....................................Pike ......................................................Wyoming
THIRTY-FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Leland L. Jones, 11289 Clinton St, Elma, NY 14059-9714
A.G.L. - Gerald T. Coleman, 34 Brentwood Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225
71 Tonawanda Keystone ..............Tonawanda ....................................................Erie
88 Ames ........................................Lockport ..................................................Niagara
200 Niagara ..................................Niagara Falls ..........................................Niagara
282 East Aurora ............................East Aurora ....................................................Erie
304 Holy Ark ..................................North Collins ................................................Erie
THIRTY-SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
D.D.G.H.P. - Ronald L. Pigman, 24 Warren Rd., Frewsburg, NY 14738-9759
A.G.L. - James N. Stoll, 2323 Whitaker Rd., Forestville, NY 14062-9665
67 Western Sun ............................Jamestown ........................................Chautauqua
136 Gowanda ..................................Gowanda ........................................................Erie
191 Dunkirk ....................................Fredonia ............................................Chautauqua
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DISTRICT DEPUTIES GRAD HIGH PRIEST - 2008-2009
District - ame - Address
1 R∴ E∴ Alvaro F. Quiroga, 104-20 68 Dr. B65, Forest Hills, NY 11375-3454
2 R∴ E∴ David W. Dowell, 121 Mallow St., Staten Island, NY 10309-1798
3 R∴ E∴ Robert Olmo, Jr., 1431 Hancock St., Elmont, NY 11103-1934
4 R∴ E∴ Kenneth J. Lockard, 28 Pleasant Ln., E. Hampton, NY 11937-2410
6 R∴ E∴ F. Robert Reynolds, 162 Williams St., Newburgh, NY 12550
11 R∴ E∴ John R. Nealis II, 3962 Peakes Brook Rd., Delhi, NY 13753-3333
12 R∴ E∴ Ralph H. Rosenthal, 1211 Oxford Pl., Schenectady, NY 12308-2915
14 R∴ E∴ Allan M. Bryant, 36 Bronk Dr., Queensbury, NY 12804-7946
17 R∴ E∴ Kenneth G. Bates, PO Box 531, Dexter, NY 13634-0531
18 R∴ E∴ Keith F. Folger, 56 Court Knolle, New Hartford, NY 13413-3229
19 R∴ E∴ Fred A. Dashnaw, 20 High St., Pulaski, NY 13142-4707
20 R∴ E∴ James E. Jones, 5531 Taormina Dr., Clay, NY 13041-8962
21 R∴ E∴ Allen C. Lang, PO Box 566, Oxford, NY 13830-0566
22 R∴ E∴ Peter Ditmars, 4250 W. Seneca Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886
24 R∴ E∴ Lee L. Coller Sr., 7557 Lake Ave., POB 40, Williamson, NY 14589
25 R∴ E∴ Ernest H. Day Sr., 10 Silver St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432
27 R∴ E∴ Charles M. Roberts, 158 Meadowbriar Rd., Rochester, NY 14616-2339
28 R∴ E∴ David L. Palmiter, 3483 Center Dr., Wellsville, NY 14895-9715
29 R∴ E∴ Brian S. Hollenbeck, 34 Ingersol St., Albion, NY 14411
31 R∴ E∴ Leland L. Jones, 11289 Clinton St, Elma, NY 14059-9714
32 R∴ E∴ Ronald L. Pigman, 24 Warren Rd., Frewsburg, NY 14738-9759
ASSISTAT GRAD LECTURERS - 2008-2009
District - ame - Address
1 V∴ E∴ Stenrick B. Adams, 963 Troy Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
2 R∴ E∴ Alfonso Serrano, 4121 Ft. Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219-1207
3 R∴ E∴ James Maskiell, 28-12 47 St., Long Island City, NY 11103
4 V∴ E∴ Peter C. Pizzorno, 4 Lynda Ct., E. Hampton, NY 11937
6 V∴ E∴ Louis M. Irizarry III, 304 Kings Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962-1904
11 R∴ E∴ Charles L. Lowe, 2 North St., Oneonta, NY 13820-1120
12 V∴ E∴ David E. Dickey, 251 S. First St., Northville, NY 12134-4307
14 R∴ E∴ Peter A. Dansen, 16 Nellie Ln., Diamond Pt., NY 12824-2215
17 R∴ E∴ William L. Main, 18692 County Route 66,Watertown, NY 13601-5538
18 R∴ E∴ Dennis S. Davis, 10070 Wolcott Hill Rd., Camden, NY 13316-3843
19 R∴ E∴ John R. Fuller, PO Box 162, Central Square, NY 13036-0162
20 R∴ E∴ Hobert C. Cook, 3907 Nelson Heights Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035-9408
21 V∴ E∴ Alonzo C. LaBarr, 1 Patrick Ave., Binghamton, NY 13901
22 R∴ E∴ James J. Zearfoss, 1174 Ridge Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845-9369
24 R∴ E∴ R. Stuart Smith Jr., 1224 Rolfe St., Palmyra, NY 14522
25 V∴ E∴ William L. Colin, 0709 Waterloo-Geneva Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165-1206
27 V∴ E∴ Joseph F. Oelgoetz III, 44 East Pointe, Fairport, NY 14450
28 R∴ E∴ James J. Sicker, 29 Hillcrest Dr., Alfred, NY 14802
29 V∴ E∴ Dennis M. Turton Sr., 222 Main St., Attica, NY 14011-1205
31 V∴ E∴ Gerald T. Coleman, 34 Brentwood Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14427
32 V∴ E∴ James N. Stoll, 2323 Whitaker Rd., Forestville, NY 14062-966
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Statistics of Chapter Membership
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Abstract of Chapter Return After Audit
Number of Chapters 2006............................................93
Membership (December 27, 2006) ........................4,666
Exalted ......................................................................197
Affiliated ......................................................................31
Restored ........................................................................8 ........+236
4,902
Demitted ......................................................................70
Suspended ..................................................................107
Expelled ........................................................................0
Died............................................................................143 ..........-320
Membership (December 27, 2007) ........................4,582
Number of Chapters (December 27, 2007)..................89
Net loss of 84 members
2008

o. CHAPTER HIGH PRIEST KIG SCRIBE
FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
1 ANCIENT RANDALL L. LAMBERT MICHAEL S. McGARRY MARCO J. HENRY
2 PHOENIX WAYNE F. NORTHRUP FRANK PANZARINO LARRY N. BARNARD
8 JERUSALEM AMITY LARRY BARNARD ARTHUR FISCH RICHARD J. ROBERTS
138 AMERICUS-ORIENT GLENN FRONTERA LEON WEINSTEIN MORIS KRULER
140 CONSTITUTION MICHELE MESTOLO JEAN-PIERRE BOISSIER MARCEL AKSELROD
147 ZERUBBABEL WILFRID COMPERE STEVEN A. RUBIN EMILIO GARCIA
177 TABERNACLE JOEL ROSENWASSER MELVIN BIRNBAUM RICHARD E. SUNESON
SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
109 NASSAU ROBERT REMINGTON JOSEPH A. QUINONES JOSEPH M. HUMMEL
219 TYRIAN JOSEPY M HUMMEL JOSEPH A. QUINONES DAVID W. DOWELL
298 BAYVIEW-FLATBUSH RALPH K. ARCHANGEL JOSEPH M. BURKE THOMAS M SHEEHAN
THIRD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
206 PENTALPHA-BANNER ROBERT J. SERVIDIO ARI CHISIN JOSEPH CARUSO
273 MELCHIZEDEK ROBERT J. SCHLEGEL, JR. LOUIS BERLIN LAURENCE C. TUCK
302 FREEPORT-LONG IS. MICHAEL T. BROLLY GERALD J. ZIDEL WILLIAM C. PAZDERKA
FOURTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
195 SUWASSETT JOHN J. LOMBARDO, SR. JACK SANDERS RAYMOND A. HOLMES
288 ASHAROKAN LAWRENCE M. GORDON GEORGE D. EMMONS MARK S. FINK
308 NUNNAKOMA PETER PIZZORNO KENNETH J. LOCKARD BEN FIELD
309 PENATAQUIT GLENN S. MacLEOD THEODOROS DAMIANAKIS WILLIAM H. A. GROB
SIXTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
52 HIGHLAND RONALD R. SMITH DONALD W. BROWN GEORGE PETERSON
172 POUGHKEEPSIE CHARLES P. VALE ZINAS W. MAVODONES PAUL M. DesAUTELS
174 BUCKINGHAM-MOHEG JAY M. GUSSAK ERNEST F. WIETING MURRAY GUDISMAN
186 NEVERSINK CARL J. CARLSON ROBERT J. TSCHUDY JAMES R. FISER
204 ROCKLAND VALLEY LOUIS M. IRIZARRY III JOHN CONKLIN THEODORE COOPERMAN
240 MIDLAND GEORGE P. PETERSON JOHN W. FOSTER STEPHEN C. COON
ELEVETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
26 OTSEGO LAWRENCE D. JAEGER PETER A. DEYSENROTH RONALD F. JEX
251 DELAWARE BRUCE BECKER SAMUEL J. SWART DALE A. CARLSON
277 ONEONTA KEVIN P. SULLIVAN DAVID F. STOY EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
TWELFTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
5 ANCIENT TEMPLE GARY E. SMITH BILL E. HYATT KENNETH R. CIATYK
53 HIRAM UNION KEITH VEITCH C. BURTON PIERCE LEON SMITH
116 SACANDAGA JAMES A. LOWERRE LEE BRENN DAVID E. DICKEY
157 ST. GEORGE’S HENRY M MICHELIN EDWARD E. SORENSON DAVID C. SCHAEFER
168 LATHAM RICHARD A. CALKIN ARTHUR L. DeVOE, JR. ALLEN E. DICKINSON
FOURTEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
10 FEDERAL JOHN R. PATTERSON, JR. BLOIS A. BARBUR GEORGE ROBERTSON
23 WARREN PHILIP R. STEVENS H. GIFFORD BULL LEWIS O. SLOCUM
189 SANDY HILL-GRANVIL GARY E. BURCH DONALD L. THOMAS GARDNER GOODRO
325 WARRENSBURG PETER A. DANSEN GARY L. BOLSTER, SR. GEORGE E. GREEN
SEVETEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
68 SACKETS HARBOR KENNETH G. BATES BARRY SMITH LLOYD CAIRD
149 THERESA ALAN E. TAYLOR EDGAR HUNTER LEO F. PHAROAH
224 LOWVILLE RANDALL A. SCHELL FRANK ARCHER JAMES R. FIELD
259 CARTHAGE TERRY A. BYARD HAROLD E. HODGE DAVID P. ROBLING
300 MASSENA MOURAD TARPINIAN ANTHONY CATANZARO ALBERT C. VENIER
EIGHTEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
57 ONEIDA DAVID E. WILBUR STUART W. CARD MANFRED LIEHS
144 DARIUS SPENCER G. DAVIS DENNIS S. DAVIS JOHN D. DeROOS
193 DORIC KEITH F. FOLGER ARTHUR F. PIERCE MICHAEL T. DUNN
236 IROQUOIS RONALD P. HESS, JR. ROBERT A. SPERLING SCOTT E. BROCKWAY
IETEETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
135 MEXICO MARK D. DOWNING ROBERT A. BRUCE WILLIAM FITZGERALD
165 LAKE ONTARIO HARRY J. FRAZIER, JR EDWARD SALM. ALAN L. WOOD
167 FULTON THOMAS R. SAWYER GEORGE W. BECKSTED JAMES D. HOWARD
270 OSWEGO RIVER ALBERT W. SITTS, SR. EUGENE DOWNING ROBERT WILCOX
279 PULASKI MANFRED LIEHS C. RICHARD TRUST RANDOLPH BISHOP
TWETIETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
29 WASHINGTON CHARLES A. DELLOW HARLEY R. DeSHANE SANDY F. SAMSON
70 CENT. CITY RIVERSIDE LEONARD J. JENSEN J. MICHAEL GATES WILLIAM L. DuPREE
247 CHARLES H. PLATT DAVID D. CONSTABLE CLINTON J. WOODFORD GAYLORD F. LOVELESS
303 OWAHGENA BRUCE D. KING C. FREDERICK CURRIER WILBUR R. LAMB
TWETY-FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
80 VALLONIA MAHLON F. GUERNSEY GUY WELLMAN JOHN SEJAN
106 GREENE CHARLES J. HISSIN R. IRVING CRUMB JOHN W. WHITBECK
139 BINGHAMTON RAYMOND L. SULLIVAN WILLIAM E. DUPKANICK DAVID C. BROWN
254 OXFORD JAMES A. MEEK RALPH V. SCOTT JOHN W. WHITBECK
332 WESTERN BROOME ALAN P. ZDIMAL CHARLES L. HILL, III J. DAVID TINKLEPAUGH, III
2008 (103)

o. CHAPTER HIGH PRIEST KIG SCRIBE
TWETY-SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
42 CAYUTA-ELMIRA STEPHEN ROBINSON ALLAN R. RAMSAY BRUCE A. WILLIAMS
47 NEW JERUSALEM JOHN P. NOSAL, JR. GENE R. REYNOLDS DAVID R. MAIN
58 EAGLE PHILLIP J. SOYRING BRUCE R. HORNCASTLE MAURICE SWEITZER
77 FIDELITY TIMOTHY A. HESLOP LOUIS JERGER, JR. FREDERICK MOCKLER
182 WATKINS CHARLES STRONG JOHN UPDYKE THOMAS JOHNSON
261 HORSEHEADS JAMES J. ZEARFOSS WALTER D. MADISON TERRY K. OAKLEY
TWETY-FOURTH CAPITULAR DISTICT
79 PALMYRA EAGLE DAVID R. RISING WILLIAM G. COBB EVERT VANDERMOLEN
117 NEWARK JOHN A. GREENE LLOYD J. VanDeVIVER JACK HOWELL
276 WAYNE F. EDWARD POWLEY, JR. WILLIAM DUBOIS LEE COLLER
TWETY-FIFTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
34 KING DAVID DONALD K. ELLINWOOD JOHN FORGHAM ROBERT DEFENDORF
36 GENEVA JACK M. HILYER WILLIAM L. COLIN BERNARD E. DeLAND, JR.
164 EXCELSIOR VINCENT R. GARNER DAVID W. MASON, JR. L. RONALD EDWARDS
173 SALEM TOWN FREDERICK NEWTON SAMUEL CLARK WILLIAM VALOIS
TWETY-SEVETH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
62 HIRAM GEORGE R. SPRINGETT JOHN E. ZABEL KENNETH R. HOWE, JR.
91 DANSVILLE GERALD M. COOPER GORDON NICHOLS LANCE O. SHAY
95 BATH DOUGLAS J. SWAN JOHN STAUT WILLIAM H. DORMAN
101 STEUBEN DAVID L. LATHERS GERALD M. COOPER DONALD Q. ADAMS, SR.
TWETY-EIGHTH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
143 WELLSVILLE PHILLIP B. PRATT ALAN WEAVER JAMES BEVACQUA
280 BOLIVAR VINT E. GRISWOLD STEVEN D. LANGWORTHY GARY C. CARR
TWETY-ITH CAPITULAR DISTRICT
35 WESTERN STAR CHARLES H. LEE NORMAN R. STEINBAUGH STEPHEN A. LICHT
175 ORLEANS LAVERNE ATKINSON MICHAEL GILLETTE GARY ANTINORE
183 LEROY JAMES R. MACCONNELL LEO VAINO HARRY TYSON
322 ARCADE ARTHUR E. DREW STEVEN L. WING EDWIN C. LAW
THIRTY-FIRST CAPITULAR DISTRICT
71 TONAWANDA KEYSTON DENNIS JANUCHOWSKI DAVID KRYSZTOFOWIC STEPHEN F. EISENHAUER
88 AMES MARK A. COOPER CHARLES PETTIT ROBERT RIDGE, JR.
200 NIAGARA DAVID SHIRE MICHAEL CEDERMAN CHARLES N. BENNETT
282 EAST AURORA RUSSELL J. BARBER RUSSELL T. McGREGOR MAURICE JANECZKO
304 HOLY ARK LEE E. GARRISON LESTER G. WEINHEIMER, III JEFF M.WILLIAMSON
THIRTY-SECOD CAPITULAR DISTRICT
67 WESTERN SUN EUGENE S. OLOFSON MICHAEL NIELSEN JON B. PUTMAN
136 GOWANDA ALFRED McILVENNA KEVIN HINKLEY EARL J. CARLSON
191 DUNKIRK FRANK L. TUTTLE, III LARRY A. KING NICHOLAS ANDIN
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SECRETARIES OF COSTITUET CHAPTERS
1 ANCIENT CHRISTOPHER L. ALLEN
530 E 86 St., New York, NY 10028-7535
2 PHOENIX MARK BRANDARIZ
59 Gelston Ave. #5J, Brooklyn, NY 11209
5 ANCIENT TEMPLE JOSEPH P. POZEFSKY
16 Fern Ave., Albany, NY 12205-4507
8 JERUSALEM-AMITY GEORGE A. HARRISON, 187-05 Williamson Ave.,
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413-1426
10 FEDERAL JOHN R. HUNTINGTON
378 Colfax Road, Cambridge, NY 12816
23 WARREN No Secretary
26 OTSEGO F. HENRY JAEGER
328 Pleasant Road, Edmeston, NY 13335-2804
29 WASHINGTON PLACIDO J. CORPORA
6248 County Ln., Homer, NY 13077
34 KING DAVID DANIEL FAURIE
112 Kathleen Terrace, Camillus, NY 13031
35 WESTERN STAR KENNETH KOHLHAGEN
1780 Maxon Rd., Attica, NY 14011-9536
36 GENEVA BRUCE D. HUIE
3060 Johnson Rd., Geneva, NY 14456-9522
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42 CAYUTA-ELMIRA DURWOOD L. DENNIS
52 Heath Rd., Waverly, NY 14892-9553
47 NEW JERUSALEM REUBEN E. LONG
5 Courtly Circle, Owego, NY 13827-1107
52 HIGHLAND F. ROBERT REYNOLDS
162 William St., Newburgh, NY 12550
53 HIRAM UNION ROBERT L. LINDHOLM
2 Lipe Place, Canajoharie, NY 13317-1307
57 ONEIDA LOUIS D. DENATO, SR.
933 Arthur St., Utica, NY 13501-5344
58 EAGLE GEORGE J. KNORR
411 Taylor Place, Ithaca, NY 14850-3136
62 HIRAM CHARLES M ROBERTS
158 Meadowbriar Rd., Rochester, NY 14616-2339
67 WESTERN SUN JEROME E. ERICKSON
166 Connecticut Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701-7508
68 SACKETS HARBOR ROSWELL G. GOTHAM
PO Box 11, Chaumont, NY 13622-0011
70 CENTRAL CITY RIVERSIDE JAMES E. JONES
5531 Taormina Drive, Clay, NY 13041-8962
71 TONAWANDA KEYSTONE JOHN BORYCKI
166 Delaware Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150-3423
77 FIDELITY DAVID H. RAYMOND
4399 Seneca Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886-9318
79 PALMYRA EAGLE DAVID W. TABER
57 East Ave., Fairport, NY 14450-1430
80 VALLONIA BRUCE SMITH
105 Mountain Rd., Windsor, NY 13865
88 AMES JAMES E. SULLIVAN
315 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094-4942
91 DANSVILLE LANCE O. SHAY
59 N. Church St., Canaseraga, NY 14822
95 BATH VICTOR HARRIS
PO Box 89, Prattsburg, NY 14873-0089
101 STEUBEN DAVID A. HARDY
58 Church Street, Hornell, NY 14843-1645
106 GREENE JAMES J. HUNSINGERr
131 Miles Rd., Greene, NY 13778-3324
109 NASSAU SALVATORE CARADONNA
23 Gail Ct., Staten Island, NY 10306-2234
116 SACANDAGA FREDRICK A. BEITTER
PO Box 935, Northville, NY 12134-0935
117 NEWARK GILBERT W. BURGESS
107 Grant Street, Newark, NY 14513-1738
135 MEXICO EVERETT A. COOPER SR.
938 Co. Rt. 29, PO Box 62, Lycoming, 13093-0062
136 GOWANDA FRANCIS PETERSEN
45 Main St., South Dayton, NY 14138
138 AMERICUS-ORIENT WILLIE G. MANALANG
1625 Meadow Ln., East Meadow, NY 11554
139 BINGHAMTON ALONZO C. LaBARR
1 Patrick Ave., Binghamton, NY 13901-1052
140 CONSTITUTION ALVARO F. QUIROGA
104-20 68 Dr. #B65, Forest Hills, NY 11375-3454
143 WELLSVILLE DAVID L. PALMITER
3483 Center Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895-9715
144 DARIUS DOUGLAS M. SKINNER
627 Cable Road, Williamstown, NY 13493-1916
2008 (105)

147 ZERUBBABEL YVES ETIENNE
1213 Ave. Z #D-33, Brooklyn, NY 11235
149 THERESA GERALD I. SALISBURY
48216 County Route 1, Redwood, NY 13679-3187
157 ST. GEORGE'S PHILIP S. ARONY
5 Crestwood Dr., Charlton, NY 12019-2663
164 EXCELSIOR GEORGE N. STANTON, JR.
2546 St. Rt. 21, Canandaigua, NY 14424-8718
165 LAKE ONTARIO JOHN E. KRAUSS
PO Box 524, Oswego, NY 13126-0130
167 FULTON ALLEN E. BOYCE
9 Pershing Drive, Fulton, NY 13069-3312
168 LATHAM WILLIAM F. TSCHUMI
3 Paradise Ct., Cohoes, NY 12047-1422
172 POUGHKEEPSIE MICHAEL L. SCOTT
6 Lothrop Ln., Tivoli, NY 12583-5413
173 SALEM TOWN WILLIAM R. MARSH
13 Boston Avenue, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-1115
174 BUCKINGHAM-MOHEGAN PAUL C. EDWARDS
3150 Albany Post Road, Buchanan, NY 10511-1614
175 ORLEANS BRIAN A. HOLLENBECK
34 Ingersol St., Albion, NY 14411
177 TABERNACLE ALBERT FROHLICH, JR.
9 Parsons St., Harrison, NY 10528-3711
182 WATKINS JOSEPH CURRAN, JR.
2349 St. Rt. 228, Odessa, NY 14869-9603
183 LE ROY GARRY R. HUTCHURSON
1004 Johnson Rd., Churchville, NY 14428-9305
186 NEVERSINK JAMES R. FISER, Acting
56 Pennsylvania Ave., Pt. Jervis, NY 12771-1119
189 SANDYHILL-GRANVILLE DAVID W. TOWNSEND
11 Spring St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839-1312
191 DUNKIRK J. FREDERICK VELOTT, JR.
2545 Sunset Drive, Eden, NY 14057-1325
193 DORIC RAYMOND ROCHE
328 Mohawk St., Rome, NY 13440-6056
195 SUWASSETT JEFFREY G. SANTORELLO
190 Tree Rd., Centereach, NY 11720-2336
200 NIAGARA E. DAVID MARTIN
1618 Weston Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305-2928
204 ROCKLAND VALLEY ROBERT F. BLANKE
27 Pine Lane, New City, NY 10956-6534
206 PENTALPHA-BANNER CHRISTOS PAPADOPOULOS
47-07 30 Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11103-1262
219 TYRIAN JAY A. SPADARO
87 Hatfield Place, Staten Island, NY 10302-1606
223 LOWVILLE DONALD BACH
5321 Sunset Dr., Lowville, NY 13367
236 IROQUOIS JOHN C. LONGWELL
217 Green St., Herkimer, NY 13350-2028
240 MIDLAND DANIEL JONAS
247 CHARLES H. PLATT EARL L. TUTTLE
32 Owens Rd., Goshen, NY 10924
251 DELAWARE
2524 Candlewick Lane, Marcellus, NY 13108-1010
ROBERT M HANSEN
41 Shepard Street, Walton, NY 13856-1133
254 OXFORD JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR.
P.O. Box 257, Oxford, NY 13830-0257
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2008

259 CARTHAGE WILLIAM H. HICKOX
15400 Hickox Rd., Watertown, NY 13601-1361
261 HORSEHEADS THEODORE E. PIERCE, JR.
426 Hickory Grove Road, Horseheads, NY 14845-1247
270 OSWEGO RIVER KENNETH W. SWEET, SR.
241 Co. Route 12, Phoenix, NY 13135-3332
273 MELCHIZEDEK HARVEY A. EYSMAN
15 Stonehenge Road, Great Neck, NY 11023-1007
276 WAYNE DENNIS GRABB
7011 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, NY 14551-9551
277 ONEONTA CHARLES L. LOWE
2 North Street, Oneonta, NY 13820-1120
279 PULASKI FRED DASHNAW
20 High Street, Pulaski, NY 13142-4707
280 BOLIVAR STANLEY J. BISHOP
236 St. Park Ave., Salamanca, NY 14779-1722
282 EAST AURORA JOSEPH A. HOERNER
118 Rossiter Ave., Depew, NY 14043-2718
288 ASHAROKAN STEPHEN J. KOFERL
16 Carpenter Ln, Hauppauge, NY 11788-4428
298 BAY VIEW-FLATBUSH ROBERT G. REMINGTON
250 Ft. Washington Ave. 6B, NYC, NY 10032-1328
300 MASSENA CALLIE D. HUTT, JR..
18 Williams St., Massena, NY 13662-2416
302 FREEPORT-L.I. WALTER J. HILSENBECK
32 New York Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758-4818
303 OWAHGENA HOBERT C. COOK
3970 Nelson Hgts. Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035-9408
304 HOLY ARK J. FREDERICK VELOTT, JR.
2545 Sunset Drive, Eden, NY 14057-1325
308 NUNNAKOMA KENNETH D. HALLOCK
18 Bryant St., E. Hampton, NY 11937-1768
309 PENATAQUIT DAVID L. IHRIG
14 Avon Place, Amityville, NY 11701-3202
322 ARCADE RICHARD C. ANDERSON
70 North Water Street, Pike, NY 14130-0056
325 WARRENSBURG MAURICE E. RICHARDS
P. O. Box 432, Warrensburg, NY 12885-0432
332 WESTERN BROOME JAMES M. TAYLOR
419 Firth Street, Endicott, NY 13760-4617
GRAD SECRETARIES
SISTER JURISDICTIOS
GRAD JURISDICTIO AME/ADDRESS
ALABAMA (1827) Hiram O. Williams, Jr.
PO Box 100333, Birmingham, AL 35210
ALASKA (1951) David A. Hunt
PO Box 100641, Anchorage, AK 99510-0641
ALBERTA (1914) Marvyn R. Rogers
PO Box 1124, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada T9S 2A9
ARGENTINA Miquel Bogado
Presidente Peron 1242,1038 Capital Federal, Argentina
ARIZONA (1889) David G. Stankow
345 W Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
2008 (107)

ARKANSAS (1851) Royce H. Taylor
PO Box 1207, Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1207
AUSTRIA (1974) Helmut Ramberger
Rauhensteingasse 3, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
BELGIUM Klaus Greitmann
265 Rue Royal, B-1030 Brussels, Belgium
BRAZIL Rui F. DaSilva,Rua Santa Amelia, 50/1208 bl. 1-Tijuca,
20260-030 Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil
BRITISH COLUMBIA
and YUKON (1919) Ed Wilson 35188 Spencer St., Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E3
CALIFORNIA (1854) Kenneth G. Hope
801 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813-4414
COLORADO (1875) Robert Applegate
1614 Welton St.,#503, Denver, CO 80202
CONNECTICUT (1798) Charles B. Fowler
35 Elaine Mary Dr., Windsor, CT 06095
DELAWARE (1869) G. Thomas Taylor 105 Pigeon Run Dr., Bear, DE 19701
DIST.OF COLUMBIA (1867) Howard F. Coleman
10364 Cedar Hill Lane, King George, VA 22485
ENGLAND (1766) James Daniel
60 Great Queen St., London, WC2B 5AZ, England
FINLAND Kalevi Kaukola
Kasarmikatu 16D, FIN-00130, Helsinki, Finland
FLORIDA (1847) Steven Q. Steele PO Box 720, Lake Placid, FL 33862
FRANCE Jean-Pierre Pilorge
12 Rue Christine de Piasn, 75017, Paris, France
GENERAL GR. CHAPTER (1797) Larry E. Gray PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140-0128
GEORGIA (1820) Andre E. Lovas
811 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
GERMANY (1956) Gunther Detlof
PO Box 2802, D-65018 Wiesbaden, Germany
GREECE (1977) Constantinos Korontzis
Freemasons Hall, 19 Acharnon St., 10438 Athens, Greece
HAWAII (1977) Cletis M. Ching
45-628 Apuakea Pl., Kaneohe, HI 96744
IDAHO (1908) David A. Grindle
2642 N. Sweetwood Ave., Meridian, ID 83642
ILLINOIS (1850) Edward E. Derry
PO 227, Washington, IL 61571-0227
INDIA S. Krishnan
Freemason Hall, Janpath, P.O. Box 681, New Delhi,
110-001, India
INDIANA (1845) Larry E. Gray
2250 East 550N, Greenfield, IN 46140
IOWA (1854) John H. Watts
PO Box 107, Grand Junction, IA 50107-0107
IRELAND D. Barry Lyons
Freemasons Hall, 17 Molesworth St., Dublin 2, Ireland
ISRAEL (1969) Eitan Ayalon
PO Box 33698, Tel Aviv, Israel 61336
ITALY (1964) Severino Briccarello
V. OZANAM, 113 Roma 100152, Italy
KANSAS (1866) Wayne H. Rolif
PO Box 1217, Topeka, KS 66601-1217
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2008

KENTUCKY (1817) William G. Hinton
PO Box 695, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0695
LOUISIANA (1848) Thomas J. Riley
171 Beckham’s Camp Road, Ringgold, LA 71068
MAINE (1821) Robert D. Chaput
29 Hillside Drive, Hampden, ME 04444
MANITOBA (1923) James J. Barratt
113-2145 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada R3T 5S9
MARYLAND (1797) Vernon Huebschman
8010 Cookberry Ln., Apt. 405, Pasadena, MD 21122
MASSACHUSETTS (1798) Paul W. Rolston
186 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111-1096
MEXICO, U.S. (1955) Eduardo Velasco Briceno
Ave. La Paz 2530, c.p. 44100, Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico
MEXICO, GC (2005) Manuel Franco
Serapio Rendon #12A, Col San Rafel,
Del Cauhtemoc C.P. Mexico 06040
MICHIGAN (1848) Paul C. Howell
17635 Manitou Beach Rd., Addison, MI 49220-9773
MINNESOTA (1859) Dexter C. Pehle PO Box 11, Virginia, MN 55792-0011
MISSISSIPPI (1846) Micky P. McMahan
PO Box 1030, Meridian, MS 39302-1030
MISSOURI (1846) Kevin B. Sample
325 E. Starla Road, Columbia, MO 65202
MONACO Bernard Saglia
Saint Andre Plaza 20 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco
MONTANA (1891) Bradford Huffman
PO Box 824, Conrad, MT 59425
NEBRASKA (1867) Bruce T. Anderson PO Box 22988, Lincoln, NE 68542
NETHERLANDS Peter G. Kok
Ordesecretariaat HKG, Postbus 11525,
2502 AM Den Haag, Netherland
NEVADA (1873) Russell M. Wilde
2321 Meadowbrook Ln., Carson City, NV 89701-5724
NEW BRUNSWICK (1887) Robert M. Johnston
26 Clarwood Dr., Quispamsis, New Brunswick E2E 4K4
NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR Gordon J. Abbott
(1994) PO Box 290, R.R. #1, Burin, Newfoundland
and Labrador AOE 1EO
NEW HAMPSHIRE (1818) Dennis A. Sheridan
PO Box 621, Littleton, NH 03561
NEW JERSEY (1856) William J. Milligan, Jr.
334 Lansing Drive, Mantua, NJ 08051
NEW MEXICO (1898) Paul A. Brehm
PO Box 66059, Albuquerque, NM 87183
NEW SOUTH WALES (1889) John S. Williams
PO Box 134, Petersham 2049, New So. Wales, Australia
NEW YORK (1798) James W. Hemstrought Jr.
Masonic Care Community,
2150 Bleecker St.,Utica, NY 13501-1788
NEW ZEALAND (1892) Michael D. Reid
PO Box 34-972, Birkenhead,
Auckland 1310, New Zealand
NORTH CAROLINA (1822) Robert A. Schafer
PO Box 17212, Raleigh, NC 27619
2008 (109)

NORTH DAKOTA (1890) Merle L. Huhner PO Box 9544, Fargo, ND 58106-9544
NOVA SCOTIA (1869) Lawrin C. Armstrong
RR No. 4, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, B0N 2H0
OHIO (1816) Dale G. Ray, Jr.
Alexander Commons, #401 564 W Tuscarawas Ave.,
Barberton, OH 44203
OKLAHOMA (1889) Gary A. Davis
PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030
ONTARIO Richard James Jackson
361 King St., W. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1B4
OREGON (1860) Dalvin L. Hollaway
PO Box 767, Canyonville, OR 97417
PANAMA (1982) Alfonso Torres Galindo
Apartado 11610, Panama 6, Republic of Panama
PENNSYLVANIA (1795) Richard L. Evans Masonic Temple,One North Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
PHILIPPINES (1953) Isaac F. Arribas, Jr.
Plaridel Masonic Temple,
1440 San Marcelino St., Manila, Philippines
PORTUGAL Joao Ferreirinho
R. Joao Saraiva No. 34,1700-250 Lisboa, Portugal
QUEBEC (1876) Charles Andre Braun 2295 St. Mark St., Room 404-B,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3H 2G9
QUEENSLAND John F. Frank
PO Box 10272, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4000
RHODE ISLAND &
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS Kenneth Long
(1798) 300 Broadway, #403, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ROMANIA Adrian Pascu,
Bld. Dimitrie Cantemir nr. 12-14 apt. 2, sector 4,
751221-Bucharest, Romania
SASKATCHEWAN (1922) Lorne Kingston
159 Weaver Cres., Swift Current,
Saskatchewan, Canada S9H 4B8
SCOTLAND (1817) Grahame J. Smith
23 St. John St., Edinburgh, EH8 8DG, Scotland
SOUTH AUSTRALIA (1886) Max Atkinson
PO Box 19, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, So. Australia 5000
SOUTH CAROLINA (1812) Johnnie T. Morris
PO Box 7463, Columbia, SC 29202-7463
SOUTH DAKOTA (1890) Harlan Peterson
520 S First Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
SPAIN Jordi Rodriques
Masonic Temple, Gran, Via de les Corts Catalanes 617,
E-08007 Barcelona, Spain
TENNESSEE (1826) Marshall L. Horn PO Box 332748, Nashville, TN 37203
TEXAS (1841) Orville L. O’Neill PO Box 296, Waco, TX 76703-0296
TOGO (2008) Herve Eric Awide Pana Domaine des Macons Quartier -
Djidole Boite Postale: 106 Lome Togo
UTAH (1911) Owen C. Orton
4220 So. 4900 West,West Valley City, UT 84120-4823
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2008

VENEZUELA (1985) Neptail Boyer
PO Box 751, Valencia, Venezuela
VERMONT (1804) Bruce R. Howard
17 Tuttle Meadow Drive, Rutland, VT 05701
VICTORIA (1889) John C. Williams
300 Albert St., East Melbourne 3002, Victoria, Australia
VIRGINIA (1808) Gordon H. Sprigg Jr.
11010 Cross Club Court, Providence Forge, VA 23140
WASHINGTON (1884) Jeff Bartow
PO Box 1539, Ellensburg, WA 98926
WEST AUSTRALIA Basil J. Green
PO Box 405, Victoria Park 6979, Western Australia
WEST VIRGINIA (1871) Gregory A. Riley, Sr.
427 West Pike St., Clarksburg, WV 26301
WISCONSIN (1850) Gary J. Parker
36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118
WYOMING (1909) Louis M. Ellenberger, Jr.
1315 Mitchell, Laramie, WY 82072
GRAD REPRESETATIVES
EAR FOREIG EAR THE GRAD
GRAD CHAPTER CHAPTER OF EW YORK
Henry B. Tyra, Jr. ............................ALABAMA ........................Paul R. Tansey (254, 106)
Salvatore Aiello ..............................ALASKA..................................Harold L. Aldrich (71)
Lorne W. Kline ................................ALBERTA ......................................................(Vacant)
Arturo E. Goodliffe..........................ARGENTINA ................................................(Vacant)
Richard L. Plue................................ARIZONA ................................Conrad Kupinski (23)
Robert L. Spangler ..........................ARKANSAS ..................................................(Vacant)
(VACANT) ......................................AUSTRIA............................Harvey W. DeHond (276)
Jan Corbet........................................BELGIUM ......................................................(Vacant)
Ron Glover ......................................BRITISH COLUMBIA ........Paul M.DesAutels (172)
Aldo A. Dipre. ................................CALIFORNIA........................Robert L. Gilliam (147)
Charles Meldrum ............................CANADA(ONTARIO) ................Jerold A. Brade (35)
James A. Kirkbride ..........................COLORADO ........................................Guy Porter (8)
Ernest J. Smith ................................CONNECTICUT..............................Carl J. Fitje (138)
William B. Neal ..............................DELAWARE ..............................James Maskiell (206)
Paul M. Bessel ................................DIST. OF COLUMBIA ......Charles Antzelevitch (57)
ENGLAND......................................(NO GRAND REP. SYSTEM) ....................................
Valtteri Koskinen ............................FINLAND ......................................................(Vacant)
Marvin W. Gerhard..........................FLORIDA ....................................................(Pending)
J. Grill..............................................FRANCE ....................................Michel Pombet (140)
Lloyd D. Caldwell ..........................GEORGIA ..................................Harley DeShane (29)
Robert C. Simpson ..........................GERMANY ..............................Walter J. Slodki (147)
P. Mastromanolis ............................GREECE ........................Michael A. Lampadarios (8)
Fred. F. Dunsmoor ..........................HAWAII ......................................................(Pending)
R. Dix Hoffman ..............................IDAHO ................................Harold W. Lanning (247)
William R. Dawkins ........................ILLINOIS ..................C. Burton Pierce (53, 116, 309)
G. Romanujam ................................INDIA ................................William C. Pazderka (302)
John W. Swick ................................INDIANA ..........................Seymour Himelstein (302)
Gregory L. Andersen ......................IOWA..............................................................(Vacant)
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Robert Boyle....................................IRELAND ..........................John R. Patterson, Jr. (10)
Mati Shilon ......................................ISRAEL ........................................Ari N. Chisin (206)
(VACANT) ......................................ITALY ........................................Vincent Libone (140)
Leonard G. Scheurich......................KANSAS................................Lawrence W. Dunn (62)
Carl D. Blair ....................................KENTUCKY ................................Warren Hyde (116)
Harlis I. Creech................................LOUISIANA ......................William F. Tschumi (168)
Ray A. Campbell ............................MAINE ..........................Theodore G. Pierce, Jr. (261)
David N. English. ............................MANITOBA ..................................................(Vacant)
Joseph H. Wagner ............................MARYLAND ............................Robert S. Finley (67)
John M. MacNeill............................MASSACHUSETTS ............Joseph S. Goldbloom (8)
Charles E. Updike............................MICHIGAN ..........................F. Robert Reynolds (52)
Maynard L. Townswick ..................MINNESOTA..............................Stuart Smith, Jr. (79)
Kenneth E. Dyer ..............................MISSISSIPPI ............................Stephen A. Licht (35)
David A. Watson..............................MISSOURI ..............................Daniel N. Evans (322)
Paul D. Martello ..............................MONTANA ....................Lloyd J. Van De Viver (276)
John C. Hitt......................................NEBRASKA ..................................................(Vacant)
(VACANT) ......................................NETHERLANDS ............................Barteld Gout (23)
Henry Gilbertson ............................NEVADA ..................................Daniel E. Jonas (240)
Kevin M. Kelly................................NEWFOUNDLAND ..............Peter Yanalavitch (80)
Lewis Dick Black ............................NEW BRUNSWICK................James M. Taylor (332)
William J. Morrison ........................NEW HAMPSHIRE ..............Donald R. Magill (332)
Michael A. Latora............................NEW JERSEY ............................Ward K. Smith (116)
Carl B. Berghoffer ..........................NEW MEXICO ........................Salvatore Garite (206)
Edward G. Axten ............................NEW SOUTH WALES. ........Paul B. Matthews (174)
J.W. Vivian ......................................NEW ZEALAND........................Reuben E. Long (47)
A. Albert Phillips ............................NORTH CAROLINA................Richard E. Eades (91)
Arden N. Grundvig..........................NORTH DAKOTA ....................David C. Stanley (23)
Gerald A. Riley................................NOVA SCOTIA ................Raymond C. Klimpel (302)
Kermit V. Zimmerman ....................OHIO ..........................................Carl J. Hassum (302)
William D. Bowie, Jr. ......................OKLAHOMA ..........................Maurice Sweitzer (58)
Carl Lovelady ..................................OREGON ......................................Jack Sanders (195)
Paris D. Alunni ................................PENNSYLVANIA ......................Alfred Graham (116)
Richard S. Hart ................................PHILIPPINES ..........................Willie Manalang (138)
Joaquim Pinto Coelho......................PORTUGAL ....................James M. Malone, Jr. (157)
Albert J. Lewis, Jr. ..........................PRINCE HALL ............................Curtis A. Banks (8)
Richard Pink ....................................QUEBEC ......................................................(Pending)
D.J. Cunningham ............................QUEENSLAND ........................Robert D. Stack (302)
Kenneth J. Dorney ..........................RHODE ISLAND ..........Wesley C. Wilson (106, 254)
Chester Olson ..................................SASKATCHEWAN ..........Garry R. Hutchurson (273)
John Nisbet Steel ............................SCOTLAND ......................Ronald A.P. Joseph, Sr. (8)
Fred. W. Pistorious ..........................SOUTH AFRICA ........................Mark L. Adler (206)
William T.H. Scales ........................SOUTH AUSTRALIA....................................(Vacant)
Marvin O. Burton ............................SOUTH CAROLINA ......Frank Polchlopek (57, 279)
William Loundenslager ..................SOUTH DAKOTA......................Manfred Liehs (279)
Florian E. Davatz ............................SWITZERLAND............................................(Vacant)
William H. Egbert............................TENNESSEE..........................Edward Sorenson (157)
Michael H. Shively..........................TEXAS ..................................Leon B. Weinstein (138)
Oscar J. Salinas................................U.S. OF MEXICO ..........................................(Vacant)
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Moffet E. Felkner ............................UTAH ................................ Frank M. Kaminsky (139)
Luis A. Chafie..................................VENEZUELA ................................................(Vacant)
Donald C. Murray............................VERMONT ................................Ronald P. Kamp (70)
Kenneth J. Little ..............................VICTORIA ....................................................(Vacant)
William A. Vincent ..........................VIRGINIA ............................Wayne S. Watkins (172)
Delmar Robinson ............................WASHINGTON ....................Charles V. Bunton (288)
Charles Hughes................................WEST VIRGINIA..............Roland Schofield, Jr.(186)
Bernard W. Hibble ..........................WESTERN AUSTRALIA ..Louis M. Irizarry, II (204)
William B. Dresser ..........................WISCONSIN............................Homer A. Burch (254)
Jerry D. Floyd. ................................WYOMING..................................................(Pending)
O. CHAPTER
LOCATIO OF CHAPTERS
LOCATIO COVOCATIO
138 AMERICUS-ORIENT, 71 West 23 Street, New York ....................2 Friday
88 AMES, One Cottage Street, Lockport ............................................4 Thursday
1 ANCIENT, 71 West 23 Street, New York........................................2 Wednesday
5 ANCIENT TEMPLE, 67 Corning Place, Albany ............................4 Friday
322 ARCADE, 55 Main Street, Pike......................................................2 Monday
288 ASHAROKAN, 34 River Road, Smithtown ................................1&3 Wednesday
95 BATH, 52-54 Church St., Savona....................................................2 Wednesday
298 BAY VIEW-FLATBUSH, 514 Bay St., Staten Island ....................1 Thursday
139 BINGHAMTON, 403 East Main St., Endicott ..............................3 Wednesday
280 BOLIVAR, 380 Main St., Bolivar ................................................2&4 Wednesday
174 BUCKINGHAM-MOHEGAN, 18 Secor Rd., Nelsonville ............3 Monday
259 CARTHAGE, West Kirby St., Dexter ............................................4 Thursday
245 CAYUTA-ELMIRA, 5385 Main St., Chemung ..............................2 Monday
70 CENTRAL CITY RIVERSIDE, 608 Oswego St., Liverpool ......2&4 Tuesday
247 CHARLES H. PLATT,13 E Genesee St., Skaneateles ................2&4 Wednesday
140 CONSTITUTION, 71 West 23 St., New York ................................1 Tuesday
91 DANSVILLE, 68 Elizabeth St., Dansville ......................................2 Tuesday
144 DARIUS, Mexico Street, Camden ..................................................2 Monday
251 DELAWARE, 137 Delaware Street, Walton....................................1 Monday
193 DORIC, Van Epps St., Vernon ........................................................4 Tuesday
191 DUNKIRK, 321 E Main Street, Fredonia ......................................2 Monday
58 EAGLE, 412 West Buffalo St., Ithaca ............................................1 Wednesday
282 EAST AURORA, 645 Main St., East Aurora ..............................1&3 Tuesday
164 EXCELSIOR, 12 Canandaigua St., Shortsville ..............................2 Monday
10 FEDERAL, Coila Road, Cambridge ............................................2&4 Thursday
77 FIDELITY, 59 E Main Street, Trumansburg................................2&4 Monday
302 FREEPORT-LONG ISLAND, 754 Prospect, Baldwin ..................3 Monday
167 FULTON, 646 Maple Ave., Fulton ..................................................2 Tuesday
36 GENEVA, 553 S Exchange Street, Geneva ....................................2 Wednesday
136 GOWANDA, 3 S Water Street, Gowanda ......................................2 Saturday
106 GREENE, 9 N Chenango Street, Greene ....................................1&3 Wednesday
52 HIGHLAND, 48 Grand Street, Newburgh ......................................3 Tuesday
62 HIRAM, 17 Church Street, Pittsford ............................................2&4 Thursday
53 HIRAM UNION, 9 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie ................................1&3 Tuesday
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304 HOLY ARK, 692 Ridge Road, Lackawanna ..................................3 Wednesday
261 HORSEHEADS, 111 S Main St., Horseheads ..............................2 Tuesday
236 IROQUOIS, 118 Morgan Street, Ilion ..........................................2&4 Wednesday
8 JERUSALEM AMITY, 71 W 23 St., New York ............................2 Tuesday
34 KING DAVID, 24 Church Street, Port Byron ................................3 Tuesday
165 LAKE ONTARIO, 761 E. Seneca St., Oswego ..............................1 Monday
168 LATHAM, 206 Old Loudon Road, Latham ....................................1 Thursday
183 LEROY, 8 W Main Street, LeRoy ..................................................4 Tuesday
223 LOWVILLE, 7552 State Street, Lowville ......................................2 Tuesday
300 MASSENA, 90 1/2 Main Street, Massena....................................1&3 Thursday
273 MELCHIZEDEK, 14 W Main St., Oyster Bay ..............................2 Monday
135 MEXICO, Main Street, Mexico ......................................................2 Monday
240 MIDLAND, Hoffman Lodge ..........................................................1 Thursday
75 MOUNT HOREB, 31 Albany Avenue, Kingston ............................3 Wednesday
109 NASSAU, 514 Bay St., Staten Island..............................................2 Monday
186 NEVERSINK, 41 Sussex Street, Port Jervis ..................................3 Monday
117 NEWARK, Wood Lane, Newark ....................................................2 Monday
47 NEW JERUSALEM, 940 Montrose Tnpk., Owego........................2 Saturday
200 NIAGARA, 1001 South Ave., Niagara Falls ..................................2 Tuesday
308 NUNNAKOMA, Meeting House Ln., Amagansett ........................4 Tuesday
57 ONEIDA, 251 Genesee Street, Utica ..............................................2 Thursday
277 ONEONTA, 322 Main Street, Oneonta ..........................................2 Monday
175 ORLEANS, 20 East Bank Street, Albion ........................................2 Thursday
270 OSWEGO RIVER, 827 Main Street, Phoenix ................................2 Thursday
26 OTSEGO, 77 Main Street, Cooperstown ........................................2 Tuesday
303 OWAHGENA, 43 1/2 Albany Street, Cazenovia ............................2 Friday
254 OXFORD, 27 Main Street, Oxford ..............................................1&3 Monday
79 PALMYRA EAGLE, 161 East Main St., Palmyra ..........................1 Monday
309 PENATAQUIT, 85 North Main Street, Sayville ..........................1&3 Wednesday
206 PENTALPHA-BANNER, 21-14 30th Ave., Astoria ......................2 Thursday
2 PHOENIX, 71 West 23 Street, New York ......................................3 Tuesday
172 POUGHKEEPSIE, 32 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie ..........................2 Tuesday
279 PULASKI, 16 Broad Street, Pulaski ............................................2&4 Wednesday
204 ROCKLAND VALLEY, Main St., Sparkill ....................................2 Wednesday
116 SACANDAGA, 172 S Main St., Northville ................................2&4 Wednesday
68 SACKETS HARBOR, 114 West Kirby St., Dexter ......................2&4 Thursday
157 ST. GEORGE'S, 394 Princetown Rd., Schenectady........................1 Thursday
173 SALEM TOWN, Rt.414 N & Balsley Rd., Seneca Falls ................1 Tuesday
189 SANDY HILL, Main Street, Hartford ..........................................2&4 Friday
177 TABERNACLE, 54 Main Street, Tarrytown ..................................2 Monday
101 STEUBEN, 34 Maple Street, Hornell..............................................2 Tuesday
195 SUWASSETT, 312 Main St., Pt. Jefferson......................................3 Friday
149 THERESA, 24 James St., Alexandria Bay...................Wednesday after 1st Monday
71 TONAWANDA-KEYSTONE, 195 Minerva, Tonawanda ..............4 Tuesday
219 TYRIAN, 514 Bay Street, Staten Island..........................................2 Thursday
80 VALLONIA, 8 College Avenue, Windsor ......................................1 Tuesday
23 WARREN, 199 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa ................................2 Thursday
325 WARRENSBURG, 3893 Main Street, Warrensburg ......................2 Tuesday
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29 WASHINGTON, 1883 E. Homer Rd (Rt 13N), Cortland ..............2 Tuesday
182 WATKINS, Main Street, Montour Falls ..........................................4 Tuesday
276 WAYNE, 4 East Main Street, Sodus................................................4 Tuesday
143 WELLSVILLE, Karr Valley Rd., Almond....................................1&3 Wednesday
332 WESTERN BROOME, 2626 Main Street (St. Rt. 26), Maine........1 Thursday
35 WESTERN STAR, 39 Main Street, Attica ......................................3 Thursday
67 WESTERN SUN, 3485 Baker St. Ext.,Jamestown ........................2 Monday
147 ZERUBBABEL, 71 West 23 Street, New York ..............................1 Wednesday
ADDRESSES OF LIVIG PAST GRAD HIGH PRIESTS
1979 CALVIN G. BOND, Box 130, Oswego, NY 13126-0130
1981 EARLE J. HINO, JR., 632 Kirkwood Place, La Jolla, CA 92037-8108
1982 JOHN ARAM, 1240 Hillside Ave. #1, Honesdale, PA 18431-2214
1984 CHARLES E. GRANT, Wiley Hall, 2160 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1714
1990 COURTLAND M. ANDREW, 220 Jackson Ave. #B, Schenectady, NY 12304
1991 EUGENE A. ELLIS, 8611 Speach Dr., Baldwinsville, NY 13027-9283
1993 EDWARD R. TROSIN, 1 Elmwood Park West, Tonawanda, NY 14150-3314
1995 W. BRUCE RENNER, 64 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo, NY 14220-2028
1997 C. RICHARD TRUST, 4335 U.S. Route 11, Pulaski, NY 13142-9709
1998 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM, 63 Woodside Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820-1328
1999 ARNOLD E. PALMER, PO Box 549, Livonia, NY 14487-0549
2000 DALE A. TYNAN, 71 Ackerly Lane, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-4548
2001 E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY, 2715 Yale Street, Endwell, NY 13760-3254
2002 EDMUND D. HARRISON, PO Box 737352, Elmhurst, NY 11373-7352
2003 DAVID F. DAVID, 1 Forster Street, Otego, NY 13825-2111
2004 JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR., PO Box 257, Oxford, NY 13830-0257
2005 WALTER J. HILSENBECK, 32 New York Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758-4818
2006 ALAN J. MORGAN, 5303 E. Twain Ave. SPC 146, Las Vegas, NV 89122
2007 JOHN S. JONES, 11 River Crest Drive, Rexford, NY 12148-1127
2008 GRIFFITH JONES III, 103 Berryman Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226-4373
PAST GRAD HIGH PRIESTS
GRAD HIGH PRIESTS, 1798 - 2008
and CHAPTER AFFILIATIO
GRAD HIGH PRIEST YEAR CHAPTER / LOCATIO
1 DeWitt Clinton ....................................1798-1801 “Old" Chapter, New York
2 Ezra Ames............................................1802-1825 Temple No. 5 Albany
3 Asa Fitch..............................................1826-1828 Federal No. 10 Salem
4 Richard Pennell ..................................1829-1830 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
5 Ezra S. Cozier......................................1831 Oneida No. 57 Utica
6 James M. Allen ....................................1832-1833 Amber No. 69 Otisco
7 Mordecai Myers ..................................1834 Phoenix No. 2 New York
8 J.T.B. Van Vechten . ............................1835-1839 Temple No. 5 Albany
9 Richard Ellis ........................................1840-1843 Ancient No. 1 New York
10 Benjamin Enos ....................................1844 DeRuyter No. 44 DeRuyter
11 Elisha Gilbert ......................................1845 Lebanon No. 13 New Lebanon
12 Ezra S. Barnum....................................1846-1847 Oneida No. 57 Utica
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13 Archille J. Rousseau ............................1848 Apollo No. 48 Troy
14 Robert R. Boyd....................................1849-1850 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
15 Orville Hungerford ..............................1851 Watertown No 59 Watertown
16 John L. Lewis, Jr. ................................1852-1854 Penn Yan No. 100 PennYan
17 John S. Perry........................................1855 Apollo No. 48 Troy
18 Charles L. Church................................1856 Zetland No. 141 New York
19 Peter P. Murphy ..................................1857-1858 Ames No. 88 Lockport
20 James M. Austin ..................................1859-1860 Orient No. 139 Brooklyn
21 George H. Thacher ..............................1861-1862 Temple No. 5 Albany
22 Darius A. Ogden ..................................1863-1864 Penn Yan No. 100 Penn Yan
23 Horace S. Taylor..................................1865-1866 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
24 Seymour H. Stone................................1867-1868 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
25 John W. Simons ..................................1869-1870 Manhattan No. 174 New York
26 Rees G. Williams ................................1871-1872 Oneida No. 57 Utica
27 Thomas C. Cassidy..............................1873-1874 Zetland No. 141 New York
28 Joseph B. Chaffee................................1875-1876 Vallonia No. 80 Afton
29 George Van Vliet ................................1877 Phoenix No. 2 New York
30 David F. Day........................................1878-1879 Keystone No. 163 Buffalo
31 William T. Woodruff. ..........................1880-1881 Manhattan No. 184 New York
32 James D. Pollard..................................1882-1883 Salem Town No. 173 Seneca Falls
33 James E. Morrison ..............................1884-1885 Lafayette No. 207 New York
34 Richard Huntington ............................1886 Adams No. 205 Adams
35 William Sherer ....................................1887-1888 Constellation No. 209 Brooklyn
36 Richard H. Parker ................................1889 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
37 William J. McDonald ..........................1890-1891 Union No. 180, New York
38 J. Leavitt Lambert ..............................1892-1893 Raymond No. 248, Hoosick Falls
39 Frederick E. Barnes ............................1894 Amity No. 160 New York
40 Marvin I. Greenwood ..........................1895 Newark No. 177 Newark
41 George E.W. Stivers ............................1896 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
42 John Webb, Jr.......................................1897-1898 Gouverneur No. 233 Gouverneur
43 John W. Palmer....................................1899 Orient No. 138 Brooklyn
44 Joseph A. Crane ..................................1900 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
45 J. Harris Balston ..................................1901 Zetland No. 141 New York
46 Alfred A. Guthrie ................................1902 Capital City No. 242 Albany
47 Rollin M. Morgan................................1903 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
48 George A. Newell ................................1904 Medina No. 281 Medina
49 Henry D. Hamilton ..............................1905 Constellation No. 209 Brooklyn
50 Derrick Brown ....................................1906 Poughkeepsie No. 172 Poughkeepsie
51 Dana B. Pratt ......................................1907 Union No. 180 New York
52 Willis W. Rice......................................1908 Watertown No. 59 Watertown
53 Charles C. Hunt ..................................1909 Crescent No. 220 New York
54 Jay B. Kline ........................................1910 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
55 Edward F. Hill......................................1911 Mohegan No. 221 Peekskill
56 Marshall F.Hemingway ......................1912 Apollo No. 48 Troy
57 Frederick W. Culler ............................1913 Constitution No. 230 New York
58 Arthur Warren......................................1914 Ionic No. 210 Rochester
59 Alfred A. Adams..................................1915 Constellation No. 209 Brooklyn
60 Jared A. Reed ......................................1916 Newark No. 117 Newark
61 C. Wesley Orr ......................................1917 Empire No. 170 New York
62 J. William Prouse ................................1918 Keystone No. 163 Buffalo
63 Percy W. Willard..................................1919 Zetland No. 141 New York
64 Jerome L. Cheney................................1920 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
65 Willard T. Chevalier ............................1921 Phoenix No. 2 New York
66 C. Tracey Stagg ..................................1922 Eagle No. 58 Ithaca
67 George E. Briggs ................................1923 Mohegan No. 221 Peekskill
68 Frederick L. Dutcher ..........................1924 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
69 John F. Birmingham ............................1925 Sylvan No. 188 New York
70 Washington A.Russell..........................1926 Summit No. 307 Buffalo
71 Charles Hammell ................................1927 Amity No. 160 New York
72 Samuel S. Forster ................................1928 St. George's No. 157 Schenectady
73 William R. Condit................................1929 Tabernacle No. 306 White Plains.
74 Chauncey B. Hammond ......................1930 Elmira No. 42 Elmira
75 Roy B. Davis ......................................1931 Penataquit No. 309 Bay Shore
76 John H. O'Brien ..................................1932 Watertown No. 59 Watertown
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77 Robert F. Janes ....................................1933 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
78 Adrian A. Pierson ................................1934 Otsego No. 26 Cooperstown
79 Frank E. Woodruff ..............................1935 Constellation No. 209 Brooklyn
80 George E. Francis ................................1936 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
81 Carl G. Wilhelms ................................1937 Man.-Mt.NebohNo. 184 New York
82 Seth T. Cole ........................................1938 Catskill No. 285 Catskill
83 R. Pearson Bowles ..............................1939 Ivy No. 238 New York
84 Charles J. Wells ..................................1940 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
85 George Rosendale................................1941 Sylvan No. 188 New York
86 Wright J. Burley ..................................1942 Gowanda No. 136 Gowanda
87 George A. Lambert ..............................1943 Empire No. 170 New York
88 Earl C. McCulloch ..............................1944 Johnstown No. 78 Johnstown
89 Lewis L. Palmitier ..............................1945 Ridgewood No. 263 Woodhaven
90 E. Stanley Pier ....................................1946 Binghamton No. 139 Binghamton
91 Otto F. Maehr ......................................1947 Orient No. 138 Brooklyn
92 Frank A. Lobee ....................................1948 Adytum No. 235 Buffalo
93 Charles Samson ..................................1949 Th.Roosevelt No. 316 Elmhurst
94 A. Elmo Cole ......................................1950 Pulaski No. 279 Pulaski
95 Robert L. Donovan ..............................1951 Westchester No. 327 New Rochelle
96 Edward M. Henderson ........................1952 Catskill No. 285 Catskill
97 Robert D. Howard ..............................1953 Sylvan No. 188 New York
98 Henry C. Thorne..................................1954 Eagle No. 58 Ithaca
99 Laurence R. Atherton ..........................1955 Mohegan No. 221 Peekskill
100 George W. Pratt ..................................1956 Corning No. 190 Corning
101 H. Randall Kreger................................1957 Banner No .214 Long Island City
102 Frederick Breithaupt............................1958 Oneida No. 57 Utica
103 A. M. Nielson ......................................1959 Orient No. 138 Brooklyn
104 Clarence F. Grabb................................1960 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
105 Will. Matsunaye, Jr. ............................1961 Suwassett No. 195 Patchogue
106 Walter L. Hunt, Sr. ..............................1962 Unadilla No. 178 Unadilla
107 Victor A. Fields....................................1963 Jerusalem No. 8 New York
108 Sylvanus F. Nye ..................................1964 BuffaloKeystoneNo. 71 Buffalo
109 John S. Taggart ....................................1965 Nassau No. 109 Brooklyn
110 Harold W. Day ....................................1966 Lake Ontario No. 165 Oswego
111 Russell P. Kantor ................................1967 Man.-Mt.NebohNo. 184 New York
112 George S. Mason ................................1968 Western Sun No. 67 Jamestown
113 Fred Feldscher ....................................1969 Concord No. 198 Hicksville
114 William E. Carr....................................1970 Cyrus No. 50 Hamilton
115 Robert L. Dod......................................1971 Mohegan No. 221 Peekskill
116 Dwight L. Mayne ................................1972 Massena No .300 Massena
117 William G. Peacher..............................1973 Central City No. 70 Syracuse
118 Robert H. Auguet ................................1974 Union No. 180 New York
119 Ira Ether ..............................................1975 Americus No. 209 New York
120 Osco W. Peterson ................................1976 Watkins No. 182 Montour Falls
121 C. Keith Colburn ................................1977 Capital City No. 242 Albany
122 Stewart C. McCloud ............................1978 Ridgewood No. 263 Woodhaven
123 Calvin G. Bond....................................1979 Lake Ontario No. 165 Oswego
124 Arthur D. Radlein ................................1980 Phoenix No. 2 New York
125 Earle J. Hino, Jr. ..................................1981 BuffaloKeystoneNo. 71 Buffalo
126 John Aram............................................1982 Nassau No. 109 Brooklyn
127 Horace R. Maxwell..............................1983 Federal No. 10 Cambridge
128 Charles E. Grant ..................................1984 Phoenix No. 2 New York
129 Sheldon K. Blank ................................1985 Mexico No. 135 Mexico
130 Charles J. Reilly ..................................1986 Midland No. 240 Middletown
131 Harold R. Miller ..................................1987 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
132 Robert H. Leland ................................1988 Americus-OrientNo.138New York
133 Horace F. Denton ................................1989 Webster No. 296 Webster
134 Courtland M. Andrew..........................1990 St. George's No. 157 Schenectady
135 Eugene A. Ellis ....................................1991 Riverside No. 260 Baldwinsville
136 John A. Sainz ......................................1992 Glens Falls No. 55 Queensbury
137 Edward R. Trosin . . ............................1993 To.-Keystone No. 71 Tonawanda
136 Wing W. Hong . . . . ............................1994 Americus-OrientNo. 138 New York
137 W. Bruce Renner . . ............................1995 Germania-Ady No. 235 Williamsville
138 Robert Del Duca . . ............................1996 Constitution No. 140 New York
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139 C. Richard Trust ..................................1997 Pulaski No. 279 Pulaski
140 Edward S. Newsham ..........................1998 Oneonta No. 277 Oneonta
141 Arnold E. Palmer ................................1999 Dansville No. 91 Dansville
142 Dale A. Tynan......................................2000 Penataquit No. 309 Sayville
143 E. Donald Lounsberry ........................2001 Western BroomeNo. 332 Maine
144 Edmund D. Harrison............................2002 Ancient No. One New York
145 David F. Stoy ......................................2003 Oneonta No. 277 Oneonta
146 James Hemstrought Jr. ........................2004 Oxford No. 254 Oxford
147 Walter J. Hilsenbeck............................2005 Freeport-LongIs.No. 302 Baldwin
148 Alan J. Morgan ....................................2006 CentCityRiversideNo. 70 Liverpool
149 John S. Jones ......................................2007 St.George’s No. 157 Rotterdam
150 Griffith Jones III ..................................2008 TonawandaKeyst No. 71 Tonawanda
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HOORARY PAST GRAD HIGH PRIESTS
George Allen Cole ..............................1945 Ravena No. 312 Ravena
Frank W. Allen ....................................1980 Hamilton No. 62 Rochester
OFFICERS OF THE GRAD CHAPTER
YEAR GRAD HIGH PRIEST D. G. HIGH PRIEST GRAD KIG
1981 EARLE J. HINO, JR. JOHN ARAM HORACE MAXWELL
1982 JOHN ARAM HORACE R. MAXWELL CHARLES E. GRANT
1983 HORACE R. MAXWELL CHARLES E. GRANT SHELDON K. BLANK
1984 CHARLES E. GRANT SHELDON K. BLANK CHARLES J. REILLY
1985 SHELDON K. BLANK CHARLES J.REILLY HAROLD R. MILLER
1986 CHARLES J. REILLY HAROLD R. MILLER ROBERT H. LELAND
1987 HAROLD R. MILLER ROBERT H. LELAND HORACE F. DENTON
1988 ROBERT H. LELAND HORACE F. DENTON COURTLAND M. ANDREW
1989 HORACE F. DENTON COURTLAND M.ANDREW EUGENE A. ELLIS
1990 COURTLAND M. ANDREW EUGENE A. ELLIS JOHN A. SAINZ
1991 EUGENE A. ELLIS JOHN A. SAINZ EDWARD R. TROSIN
1992 JOHN A. SAINZ EDWARD R. TROSIN WING W. HONG
1993 EDWARD R. TROSIN WING W. HONG W. BRUCE RENNER
1994 WING W. HONG W. BRUCE RENNER ROBERT DEL DUCA
1995 W. BRUCE RENNER ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST
1996 ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST
1997 C. RICHARD TRUST EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
1998 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM ARNOLD E. PALMER
1999 ARNOLD E. PALMER DALE A TYNAN
2000 DALE A TYNAN E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY
2001 E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY EDMUND D. HARRISON
2002 EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID F. STOY
2003 DAVID F. STOY JAMES W.HEMSTROUGHT,JR.
2004 JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR. WALTER J. HILSENBECK
2005 WALTER J. HILSENBECK ALAN J. MORGAN
2006 ALAN J. MORGAN JOHN S. JONES
2007 JOHN S. JONES GRIFFITH JONES III
2008 GRIFFITH JONES III ALAN C. LEWIS
YEAR GRAD SCRIBE GRAD TREASURER GRAD SECRETARY
1981 CHARLES E. GRANT RICHARD J. OLIVER H. RANDALL KREGER
1982 SHELDON K. BLANK RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1983 CHARLES J. REILLY RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1984 HAROLD R. MILLER RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1985 ROBERT H. LELAND RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1986 ALMERIAN B. ABER RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1987 COURTLAND M. ANDREW RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1990 EDWARD R. TROSIN RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1991 WING W.HONG RICHARD J. OLIVER WILLIAM E. CARR
1992 W. BRUCE RENNER COURTLAND M. ANDREW WILLIAM E. CARR
1993 ROBERT DEL DUCA TED L. DIEHL WILLIAM E. CARR
1994 C. RICHARD TRUST TED L. DIEHL WILLIAM E. CARR
2008

YEAR GRAD SCRIBE GRAD TREASURER GRAD SECRETARY
1995 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM TED L. DIEHL WILLIAM E. CARR
1996 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM VERNON L. GOODRICH CHARLES J. REILLY
1997 ARNOLD E. PALMER VERNON L. GOODRICH CHARLES J. REILLY
1998 DALE A. TYNAN VERNON L. GOODRICH CHARLES J. REILLY
1999 E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY VERNON L. GOODRICH CHARLES J. REILLY
2000 EDMUND D. HARRISON VERNON L. GOODRICH CHARLES J. REILLY
2001 DAVID F. STOY TED L. DIEHL CHARLES J. REILLY
2002 JAMES W. HEMSTORUGHT, JR. TED L. DIEHL CHARLES J. REILLY
2003 WALTER HILSENBECK TED L. DIEHL CHARLES J. REILLY
2004 ALAN J. MORGAN TED L. DIEHL EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
2005 JOHN S. JONES TED L. DIEHL EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
2006 GRIFFITH JONES III ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
2007 ALAN C. LEWIS ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHTJR.
2008 JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHTJR.
ASST. GRAD TREASURER
1990-1992, 1996-2000 TED L. DIEHL
1995 VERNON L. GOODRICH
1997-2000 LAWRENCE W. DUNN
2005 ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI
2006-2007 TED L. DIEHL
ASST. GRAD SECRETARY
1993-SHELDON K. BLANK
1995-RONALD J. BERTIE
2006-WALTER J. HILSENBECK
YEAR G. C. OF THE HOST G. PRICIPAL SOJOURER G. R. A. CAPTAI
1981 SHELDON K. BLANK CHARLES J. REILLY HAROLD R. MILLER
1982 CHARLES J. REILLY HAROLD R. MILLER ROBERT H. LELAND
1983 HAROLD R. MILLER ROBERT H. LELAND ALMERIAN B. ABER
1984 ROBERT H. LELAND ALMERIAN B. ABER COURTLAND M. ANDREW
1985 ALMERIAN B. ABER COURTLAND M. ANDREW HORACE F. DENTON
1986 COURTLAND M. ANDREW HORACE F. DENTON R. WILLIAM MORTON
1987 EUGENE A. ELLIS ROBERT L. DOCKWEILER EDWARD R. TROSIN
1988 ROBERT L. DOCKWEILER EDWARD R. TROSIN WING W. HONG
1989 EDWARD R. TROSIN WING W. HONG W. BRUCE RENNER
1990 WING W. HONG W. BRUCE RENNER ROBERT DEL DUCA
1991 W. BRUCE RENNER ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST
1992 ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
1993 C. RICHARD TRUST EDWARD S. NEWSHAM JOHN D. BRIGGS
1994 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM ARNOLD E. PALMER DALE A. TYNAN
1995 ARNOLD E. PALMER DALE A. TYNAN E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY
1996 ARNOLD E. PALMER DALE A. TYNAN E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY
1997 DALE A. TYNAN E.DONALD LOUNSBERRY EDMUND D. HARRISON
1998 E. DONALD LOUNSBERRY EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID F. STOY
1999 EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID F. STOY JAMES W.HEMSTROUGHT,JR.
2000 DAVID F. STOY JAMES W.HEMSTROUGHT,JR.WALTER J.HILSENBECK
2001 JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT,JR. WALTER J. HILSENBECK ALAN J. MORGAN
2002 WALTER J. HILSENBECK ALAN J. MORGAN JOHN S. JONES
2003 ALAN J. MORGAN JOHN S. JONES GRIFFITH JONES III
2004 JOHN S. JONES GRIFFITH JONES III ALAN C. LEWIS
2005 GRIFFITH JONES III ALAN C. LEWIS JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON
2006 ALAN C. LEWIS JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON KENNETH J. FISCHER
2007 JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON KENNETH J. FISCHER MICHAEL T. DUNN
2008 KENNETH J. FISCHER MICHAEL T. DUNN JOSEPH A. QUINONES
2008 (119)

YEAR G. M. THIRD VEIL G. M. SECOD VEIL G. M. FIRST VEIL
1981 ROBERT H. LELAND ALMERIAN B. ABER JOSEPH J. MEIGHAN
1982 ALMERIAN B. ABER COURTLAND M. ANDREW JAMES R. NESBITT
1983 COURTLAND M. ANDREW JAMES R. NESBITT R. WILLIAM MORTON
1984 HORACE F. DENTON R. WILLIAM MORTON EUGENE A. ELLIS
1985 R. WILLIAM MORTON EUGENE A. ELLIS ROBERT L. DOCKWEILER
1986 EUGENE A. ELLIS ROBERT L. DOCKWEILER EDWARD R. TROSIN
1987 JAY KOSSEFF DOUGLAS W. HOLBROOK WING W. HONG
1988 DOUGLAS W. HOLBROOK ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST
1989 ROBERT DEL DUCA C. RICHARD TRUST EDWARD S. NEWSHAM
1990 C. RICHARD TRUST EDWARD S. NEWSHAM JOHN D. BRIGGS
1991 EDWARD S. NEWSHAM JOHN D. BRIGGS DALE A. TYNAN
1992 JOHN D. BRIGGS DALE A. TYNAN ARNOLD E. PALMER
1993 DALE A. TYNAN ARNOLD E. PALMER EDMUND D. HARRISON
1994 E. DON. LOUNSBERRY EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID A. TENNANT
1995 EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID A. TENNANT DAVID F. STOY
1996 EDMUND D. HARRISON DAVID F. STOY BURTISS V. GOODNOUGH
1997 DAVID F. STOY WILLIAM L. DUPREE AMBROSE R. KURTZKE
1998 JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT,Jr. WALTER J.HILSENBECK FREDERICK J.McCULLOUGH
1999 NORMAN E. MOON ALAN J. MORGAN ALAN C. LEWIS
2000 WILLIAM R. DuBOIS STEPHEN A. RUBINSTEIN GRIFFITH JONES III
2001 JOHN S. JONES DAVID H. RAYMOND JOHN A. KONVALIN
2002 THOMAS M. PAGLIA ROBERT P. BUKOWSKI KEITH E. DASH
2003 JOHN W. ILLE ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI GORDON DOWNS
2004 JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON KENNETH J. FISCHER EDWIN F. ROTHFUSS JR.
2005 JOSEPH A. QUINONES MICHAEL T. DUNN RONALD A.P. JOSEPH
2006 RICHARD C. FOWLER GERALD F. IRWIN JOHN J. LOMBARDO SR.
2007 MARK BRANDARIZ RAYMOND ROCHE CYRIL A. FRANCIS
2008 CHRISTIAN G. HEBERLE PIERS VAUGHAN STANLEY J. BISHOP
YEAR JUDGE ADVOCATE GRAD LECTURER GRAD SETIEL
1981 PETER PERRONE WILLIAM E. CARR KAARE A. JOHANSEN
1984 PETER PERRONE HOBERT C. COOK HARRISON H. BOPP
1985 PETER PERRONE HOBERT C. COOK JACK U. LETHTONEN
1986 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK CHARLES W. SMITH
1987 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK RONALD J. BERTIE
1988 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK DONALD HARRISON
1989 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK HARTLEY J. SCHUTT
1990 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK DEXTER MARTIN
1991 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK CASIMER SZOPINSKI
1992 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK GEORGE H. SAVALE
1993 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK CARL J. SMITH
1994 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK ALBERT M. McCONNACH
1995 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK R.CURTISS MONTGOMERY
1996 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK AMBROSE R. KURTZKE
1997 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK BURTISS V. GOONOUGH
1998 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK PAUL T. HENRY
1999 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK THOMAS M. PAGLIA
2000 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK MILTON MARTELACK
2001 HARVEY A. EYSMAN HOBERT C. COOK L. NETON HOVEY
2002 HARVEY A. EYSMAN WILLIAM R. ZUFALL JEAN RENÉ VAN GEUNS
2003 HARVEY A. EYSMAN WILLIAM R. ZUFALL LANDIN I. VAN BUREN
2004 HARVEY A. EYSMAN WILLIAM R. ZUFALL ROBERT J. TANSEY
2005 HARVEY A. EYSMAN M. EUGENE ELLIS RICHARD W. LOUD
2006 HARVEY A. EYSMAN M. EUGENE ELLIS WILLIAM VASSILY
2007 HARVEY A. EYSMAN M. EUGENE ELLIS RALPH H. ROSENTHAL
2008 HARVEY A. EYSMAN GERALD F. IRWIN RICHARD J. KESSLER
GRAD LECTURER EMERITUS
2002 HOBERT C. COOK
GRAD HISTORIA
1991-1998 STUART STURGES
1999-2008 R. CURTISS MONTGOMERY II
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2008

YEAR GRAD ORGAIST ASSISTAT GRAD ORGAISTS
1984 JACK W. OVITT
1985 JACK W. OVITT
1986 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK
FRANCIS K. WILCOX
EDMUND A. MITCHELL
1987 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK EDMUND A. MITCHELL
FRANCIS K. WILCOX WILLIAM KUEHNE
1988 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK EDMUND A. MITCHELL
FRANCIS K. WILCOX WILLIAM KUEHNE
GEORGE HILL JOHN LANCASTER
1989 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK
WILLIAM KUEHNE
FRANCIS K. WILCOX
1990 JACK W. OVITT FRANCIS K. WILCOX
WILLIAM KUEHNE
ROBERT H. COOK
1991 JACK W. OVITT FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT H. COOK
1992 JACK W. OVITT FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT H. COOK
1993-2001 GRAND ORGANISTS
JACK W. OVITT FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT H. COOK
1998-2001 ASSISTANT G. MUSICIAN ROBERT L. BARROWS
2002 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK ROBERT L. BARROWS
2003 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT H. COOK ROBERT L. BARROWS
2004 JACK W. OVITT ROBERT L. BARROWS FRANCIS K. WILCOX
2005 FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT L. BARROWS DAVID SHIRE
2006 FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT L. BARROWS DAVID SHIRE
2007 FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT L. BARROWS DAVID SHIRE
2008 FRANCIS K. WILCOX ROBERT L. BARROWS DAVID SHIRE
GRAD MUSICIA EMERITUS
2004 ROBERT H. COOK
2005 JACK W. OVITT
YEAR GRAD CHAPLAI GRAD CHAPLAI GRAD CHAPLAI
1979 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
WILLIAM STEMPER L. GERALD SCHLERNITZAUER
1980 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
WILLIAM STEMPER L. GERALD SCHLERNITZAUER
1981 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
ALEX FALCON L. GERALD SCHLERNITZAUER
1982 DON C. MARKHA DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
ALEX FALCON ALFRED C. THOMPSON
1983 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
ALEX FALCON ALFRED C. THOMPSON
1984 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
WILLIAM T. PLEWS ALEX FALCON RALPH J. MORGAN
1985 DON C. MARKHAM DONALD GARDNER CHARLES F. GOSNELL
ALEX FALCON RALPH MORGAN
1986 DON C. MARKHAM DAVID B. EWEN HERBERT GROCE, JR.
PAUL R. GLEASON CHARLES F. GOSNELL ALEX FALCON
1987 DON C. MARKHAM DAVID B. EWEN HERBERT GROCE, JR.
PAUL R. GLEASON CHARLES F. GOSNELL WALTER A. COLLINS
LLOYD F. SHEPPARD ALEX FALCON
1988 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. DAVID B. EWEN
PAUL R. GLEASON CHARLES THAYER, SR. ALEX FALCON
LLOYD F. SHEPPARD CHARLES F. GOSNELL
1989 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS LLOYD F. SHEPHARD
1990 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS LLOYD F. SHEPHARD
1991 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS LLOYD F. SHEPHARD
1992 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS ROBERT J. CAVE
2008 (121)

YEAR GRAD CHAPLAI GRAD CHAPLAI GRAD CHAPLAI
1993 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS ROBERT J. CAVE CHARLES M. ROBERTS
1994 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R.GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS ROBERT J. CAVE CHARLES M. ROBERTS
1995 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. PAUL R. GLEASON, JR.
WALTER A. COLLINS ROBERT J. CAVE CHARLES M. ROBERTS
EDWIN C. SCHUMACHER DON C. MARKHAM
1996-2002 DON C. MARKHAM HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A.COLLINS
ROBERT J. CAVE CHARLES M.ROBERTS EDWIN C. SCHUMACHER
2003 HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A. COLLINS ROBERT J. CAVE
WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE JOSE’ L. VALENCIA,JR. CHARLES M. ROBERTS
2004 ROBERT J. CAVE HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A. COLLINS
CHARLES M. ROBERTS JOSE’L.VALENCIA,JR. WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE
2005 ROBERT J. CAVE HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A. COLLINS
CHARLES M. ROBERTS JOSE’L.VALENCIA,JR. WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE
2006 ROBERT J. CAVE HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A. COLLINS
CHARLES M. ROBERTS JOSE’L.VALENCIA,JR. WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE
2007 ROBERT J. CAVE HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. WALTER A. COLLINS
CHARLES M. ROBERTS JOSE’L.VALENCIA,JR. WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE
2008 ROBERT J. CAVE HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. CHARLES M. ROBERTS
JOSE’L.VALENCIA,JR. WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE
GRAD CHAPLAI EMERITUS
1992 LLOYD F. SHEPHARD
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2008

IDEX
Abstract of Chapters ........................................................................................................100
Assistant Grand Lecturers 2007-2008 ..............................................................................14
Assistant Grand Lecturers 2008-2009 ........................................................................88, 98
Chapters by Capitular Districts ....................................................................................94-97
Chapter Representatives Present for Grand Convocation ................................................6-8
Committee Reports ......................................................................................................54-62
Credentials Committee Report ..........................................................................................46
Distinguished Service Bronze Medal, General Grand Chapter....................................35-36
District Deputies Grand High Priest 2007-2008................................................................13
District Deputies Grand High Priest 2008-2009..........................................................88, 98
District Visitations, Grand Officers ..................................................................................87
District Visitations, Regional Officers ..............................................................................87
Election of Officers and Trustees ................................................................................29-30
Ezra Ames Medal ..............................................................................................................34
Fraternal Correspondent Report ..................................................................................62-84
General Grand Chapter Bronze Award ........................................................................35-36
General Grand Chapter Ritualistic Award ........................................................................34
General Grand Chapter Silver Award ................................................................................35
General Grand Chapter 10% Certificate............................................................................41
Grand Chapter Banquets....................................................................................................34
Grand Chapter Closing ................................................................................................52-53
Grand Council of Anointed High Priests......................................................................32-33
Grand Convocation Preliminaries........................................................................................5
Grand High Priest Biography ..........................................................................................3-4
Grand High Priest - Dispensations Issued ....................................................................19-21
Grand High Priest's Annual Address (M. . .E. . . John S. Jones) ......................................14-18
Grand High Priest's Highlights of the Year..........................................................................4
Grand High Priest's Message for 2008 (M. . .E. . . Griffith Jones III) ..............................49-52
Grand High Priest’s Picture ................................................................................................2
Grand High Priests 1798-2008 ................................................................................113-116
Grand Lecturer’s Conventions ..........................................................................not available
Grand Lecturer's Report ..............................................................................................42-43
Grand Master’s Address ..............................................................................................30-32
Grand Officers Present at Annual Convocation ..................................................................5
Grand Representatives Appointed ....................................................................................21
Grand Representatives, List of ....................................................................................11-12
Grand Representatives, near New York and near Sister Jurisdictions......................109-111
Grand Secretaries - Sister Jurisdictions....................................................................105-109
Grand Secretary, Report of ..........................................................................................41-42
Grand Treasurer, Report of ..........................................................................................37-40
Guests Remarks ......................................................................................................30, 43-44
High Priests, Kings and Scribes, List of ..................................................................101-102
H. Randall Kreger Award ..................................................................................................41
In Memoriam ....................................................................................................................92
INDEX......................................................................................................................121-122
2008 (123)

Judge Advocate, Report of ..........................................................................................28-29
Jurisprudence Committee ............................................................................................27-28
Keystone Award ..........................................................................................................34, 47
Labor Reconvened ............................................................................................................37
Labor Suspended................................................................................................................32
Location of Chapters................................................................................................ 111-113
Medical Res. Foundation, Election of Officers ................................................................30
Memorial Service ........................................................................................................15-17
Officers of General Grand Chapter, 2008-2011 ................................................................86
Officers of Grand Chapter, 1981-2008 ....................................................................116-120
Officers of Grand Chapter, 2008-2009 (Elected and Appointed) ................................53, 85
Opening Ceremonies, Friday ..............................................................................................8
Order of High Priesthood ............................................................................................32-33
Past Grand Veils ................................................................................................................87
Permanent Members of Grand Chapter, Addresses of ....................................................113
Permanent Members Present at Annual Convocation..........................................................5
Reception of Assistant Grand Lecturers ............................................................................14
Reception of District Deputies ..........................................................................................13
Reception of Grand Representatives ............................................................................11-12
Red Cross of Constantine Breakfast ..................................................................................34
Re-Member the Blue Lodge Committee Report ..........................................................47-48
Representatives of Subordinate Chapters Present ............................................................6-8
Resp. & Chronic Diseases of the Lungs Committee Report........................................23, 25
Royal Arch Medical Research Foundation, Inc. ..........................................................24, 45
Rules ..................................................................................................................................93
Scholarship Fund Committee Report ..........................................................................58-59
Secretaries of Constituent Chapters, List of ............................................................102-105
Special Committees ......................................................................................................90-91
Special Resolutions ..........................................................................................................8-9
Standing Committees....................................................................................................88-89
Statistics of Chapters ..................................................................................................99-100
Sylvanus Nye Award..........................................................................................................41
Traveling Bible ..................................................................................................................41
Trustees, List of ................................................................................................................ 86
Trustee's Report ............................................................................................................22-25
Visitors to Grand Chapter (Out-of-State and Concordant Bodies) ................................9-10
Webb, Thomas Smith Chapter for Royal Arch Research ..................................................91
Years of Service Certificates ............................................................................................21
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2008

OFFICERS OF THE GRAD CHAPTER
STATE OF EW YORK - 2008-09
R. . .E. . . GRIFFITH JONES III ............................................................................................GRAND HIGH PRIEST
103 Berryman Dr., Buffalo, NY 14226-4373
R. . .E. . . ALAN C. LEWIS ..................................................................................................................GRAND KING
73 Harvest Ridge Road, Selkirk, NY 12158-1240
R. . .E. . . JEFFREY M. WILLIAMSON ..........................................................................................GRAND SCRIBE
3872 Crittenden Rd., Akron, NY 14001-9522
R. . .E. . . ALDO A. GHIRARDUZZI......................................................................................GRAND TREASURER
1 Edgewater Pl., Glens Falls, NY 12801-4110
R. . .E. . . TED L. DIEHL ..................................................................................ASSISTANT GRAND TREASURER
249 Longstreet Ave., Inwood, WV 25428-3752
M. . .E. . . JAMES W. HEMSTROUGHT JR...........................................................................GRAND SECRETARY
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-1788 (315-798-4887)
R. . .E. . . KENNETH J. FISCHER......................................................................GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE HOST
255 Fieldstone Terr., Bronx, NY 10471-3022
R. . .E. . . MICHAEL T. DUNN..........................................................................GRAND PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER
3836 Prospect St., Oneida, NY 13421-3640
R. . .E. . . JOSEPH A. QUINONES......................................................................GRAND ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN
52 Abington Ct. Staten Island, NY 10308
R. . .E. . . CHRISTIAN G. HEBERLE ....................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE THIRD VEIL
103 Roundmill Ln., Minoa, NY 13116
R. . .E. . . PIERS VAUGHAN ..............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE SECOND VEIL
29 Benmore Terr, Bayonne, NJ 07002-1916
R. . .E. . . STANLEY J. BISHOP ..............................................................GRAND MASTER OF THE FIRST VEIL
236 State Park Ave., Salamanca, NY 14779-1722
R. . .E. . . HARVEY A. EYSMAN ..............................................................................................JUDGE ADVOCATE
15 Stonehenge Road, Great Neck, NY 11023-1007
R. . .E. . . GERALD F. IRWIN ..................................................................................................GRAND LECTURER
1097 Knox Cave Road, Altamont, NY 12009-3018
R. . .E. . . RICHARD J. KESSLER..............................................................................................GRAND SENTINEL
62 Woodcrest Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14223-1317
R. . .E. . . FRANCIS K. WILCOX ..............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
3575 County Road 32, Oxford, NY 13830-3360
R. . .E. . . ROBERT L. BARROWS ............................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
147 Cedar Hill Avenue, South Nyack, NY 10960-2424
R. . .E. . . DAVID SHIRE ............................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN
7627 Greenview Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
R. . .E. . . ROBERT J. CAVE ......................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
137 Glen Drive, Ridge, NY 11961-1621
R. . .E. . . WALTER A. COLLINS ..............................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
10 Jeannette Street, Albany, NY 12209-1914
R. . .E. . . HERBERT M. GROCE, JR. ......................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
875 Berkshire Valley Road, Wharton, NJ 07885-1525
R. . .E. . . CHARLES M. ROBERTS ..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
158 Meadowbriar Road, Rochester, NY 14616-2339
R. . .E. . . JOSE L. VALENCIA, JR. ..........................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
164 Meeker Road, Vestal, NY 13850-3264
R. . .E. . . WAINRIGHT G.F. McKENZIE..................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN
2104 Caton Ave. #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11226-4103
R. . .E. . . R. CURTISS MONTGOMERY II ............................................................................GRAND HISTORIAN
299 Willow Green, Amherst, NY 14228-3427
TRUSTEES
M. . .E. . . CALVIN G. BOND (2008) ............................................................PO Box 130, Oswego, NY 13126-0130
M. . .E. . . W. BRUCE RENNER (2009) ..................................................64 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220-2028
M. . .E. . . WALTER J. HILSENBECK (2010) ..............................32 New York Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758-4818
M. . .E. . . C. RICHARD TRUST (2011) ..................................................4335 US Rte. 11, Pulaski, NY 13142-9709
M. . .E. . . JOHN S. JONES (2012) ........................................................11 River Crest Dr., Rexford, NY 12148-1127
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