edition - York Rite Sovereign College

Volume XLVII -- Issue 1
YORK RITE CRUSADER
Fall, 2011
York Rite Crusader
To all Companion Knights,
What a great year this has
been!! We finished my first year
with the 54 th General Assembly held
in Nashville, Tennessee. All I can
say is - What an Assembly! We
welcomed over 400 Companion
Knights and ladies, had very good
accommodations, the food was
great, the entertainment and tours
were excellent, the meetings went
very well, and the fellowship was amazing. The Companion
Knights and their ladies of Tennessee have much to be proud
of. For those who were in attendance, you know what I am
saying. For those who could not join us, please try to attend a
General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College. It is
amazing to see the fellowship at our meetings. You will
always walk away with more friends.
The Order of the Purple Cross was conferred by a cast of
volunteers this year and what a job they did. Perfectly
performed! We will again be utilizing Distinguished Brethren
next year for this purpose.
Our 55 th General Assembly will be held in Toronto, Ontario
August 1-4, 2012. Information appears in this issue and will
also be in the Winter issue of the Crusader. As always,
complete Registration material will be in the Spring Issue.
From what I have heard, the 2012 General Assembly
promises to be one of our best. They have great tours and
entertainment planned for us.
I would like to thank all the Companion Knights and
ladies I have met on my travels for the courtesies extended to
me and my lady, Cindy. One in particular - on September 17,
2011, I had the honor and pleasure of attending the twentysixth
Annual Joint Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign
Colleges of New England and Eastern Canada. Held in
Meriden, Connecticut, and hosted by Connecticut College No.
17 and Grand Governor Paul L. Chello, it was attended by
over 75 Companion Knights from this area.
Most Worshipful James McWain, Grand Master of Masons
in Connecticut, was in attendance along with Grand
Governors and Deputy Grand Governors from most of the New
England states. The Order Knight of York was conferred in
excellent form by outstanding ritualists from throughout the
states involved.
During the twenty-six years of joint meetings, 3 have been
held in Canada.
I want to personally congratulate the Companion Knights
of this region for annually gathering the Colleges in these
states and provinces. It provides wonderful fellowship for all
who attend and elevates the Colleges in the eastern part of
both Countries to greater visibility. Next year’s event will be
Governor General’s Message
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hosted by Profile College No. 100 to be held in Portsmouth,
New Hampshire on September 22, 2012.
I urge Colleges in other parts of these countries to have
similar joint assemblies. It is well worth the effort.
One thing I would like to remind our Grand Governors - it
is extremely important that you submit Visitation Reports after
your meetings with the Colleges. Also we would like to timely
receive your Annual Written Reports at the year’s end. In
reviewing this year’s Reports for the Grand Governor’s
Visitations and their written reports, which will be printed in
the Proceedings, we find that improvement has been made.
But there is always room for more improvement. Information
we have gleaned from these reports tells us we have some
work to do with the proficiency in our work. Leadership needs
to be better developed. We need to commit to our stated
Purposes and carry them through, and there seems to be a
want for Education.
In the past we have had one committee work with
colleges that are showing signs of trouble. Last year we
included another committee to help and this seems to be
working. Grand Governors are pointing out the problems that
they can see and they work with the colleges to better
themselves. This seems to be working. Colleges have
developed programs and lectures to help with education. This
year our Education Committee is working to implement a new
program within the Sovereign College. We are still in the early
stages, but I hope to have the lion’s share completed very
soon and I am very positive that this will help our Colleges and
Companion Knights even more. A new award has been
established by the Sovereign College. The “Diamond Award”
can be given to any lady or non-mason. This award is in its
final stages of preparation and will be made available soon to
the Colleges.
Only by working together will we keep our beloved York
Rite going. Companion Knights, please consider volunteering
to be part of a degree team in your college. It takes time and
effort to become proficient with our work, but I know we have
the talent to accomplish this. I have seen it in my travels and
have read the reports of your Grand Governors. Let’s keep it
going.
There is always so much more to say, I must keep in mind
that there are other people who have submitted articles with
their stories of success and so much happened at our 54 th
General Assembly. In closing, I want to thank all the
Companion Knights for their support and dedication to our
Fraternity. Companion Knights, I can’t stress enough, please
consider working in your College. There is much to do and
many people to meet.
Thank you for all your support this past year and I look
forward to meeting more of you in this coming year.
Fraternally, Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGCY, Governor General

YORK RITE CRUSADER
IOWA DELEGATION AT 2011 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Nashville. Tennessee
LEGISLATIVE CALL 2011
Nashville, Tennessee
The following two resolutions were considered by the
Board of Directors, approved and adopted by the Regents at
their meeting in Nashville, Tennessee on July 29, 2011.
To amend Article 5, Regents, Section 3 to read:
Seated left to right Front row: Candidates W.
Charles Smithson, Rusty L. Hill, and Richard W. Martin:
Second row: Becki, Peggy, Cindy, Robin, Barb, Stacy:
Standing: George, Frank, David, Berdette,
Joe R. Manning, Jr. & Bryce
York Rite Sovereign College
Of North America
500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735
E-mail: yrsc_na@yahoo.com
Website www.yrscna.org
“If, in the opinion of three fourths (3/4) of the Regents
present at a General Assembly, a Regent is considered by
them to be inactive, his status shall be changed to that of
Past Regent, or a Regent may become a Past Regent at his
own request. After at least ten years of faithful and active
service as a Regent and exemplary service to the York Rite
in general, his status may be changed to Regent Emeritus
by three fourths (3/4) of the Regents present at a General
Assembly. Only Regents Emeritus shall have a voice at
Assemblies of the YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF
NORTH AMERICA but shall have no vote.”
To amend Article 3, Section 4, to read:
“The Board of Directors shall have the power to consider
all of the affairs of business of the YORK RITE SOVERIGN
COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA between General Assemblies
thereof. Further, the Board of Directors shall have the
authority and responsibility to review, approve, and file all
local, state or federal governmental reports.”
Newly Elect Regents
Installed in Nashville, Tennessee
Officers 2010/2011
Joe R. Manning, Jr. ...................................... Governor General
Gerald A. Ford ................................ Deputy Governor General
David G. Walker ....................................... Chancellor General
Reese L. Harrison, Jr. .................................. Treasurer General
D. Allen Surratt ........................................... Secretary General
Rev. Robert J. Cave ....................................... Primate General
Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. .............. Associate Primate General
Matthew D. Dupee ....................................... Preceptor General
Douglas L. Jordan. ...................................... Seneschal General
Van A. Evans ................................................. Marshal General
W. Berry Rigdon ........................................... Sentinel General
W. Job Parsons ................................... Grand Standard Bearer
Blaine H. Simons ............................................. Herald General
Robert E. Burleson ........................................ Grand Herald
Ernest Berry. ................................................. Grand Herald
Richard A. Eppler .......................................... Grand Herald
William G. Hinton ........................................... Grand Organist
From left to right, RED Bro. David P. Hardie, of Ontario,
Canada; RED Bro. Evaristo "Sonny" Leviste, of the Philippines;
RED Bro. Charles Meldrum, of Ontario; and RED Bro. W. Berry
Rigdon of North Carolina.
Newly Elect Regent Emeriti
By action of the Regents at the 2011 General Assembly the
following Regent was elevated to the rank of Regent Emeritus.
Bert A. Mennie, Ontario
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
THOMAS SMITH WEBB COLLEGE NO. 192
Columbus, Ohio
On April 29, 2011, the Companion Knights of Thomas
Smith Webb College No. 192 held their Annual Assembly,
Election and Installation of Officers at the Northland Masonic
Temple in Columbus. This event was preceded by a dinner,
which was attended by our ladies.
Pictured above L-R Front Row: John R. Smith, OPC, PG,
Treasurer; Jean W. Justus, Jr., Deputy Governor; Donald L.
Losasso, Governor; Gary D. Shoemaker, Chancellor; Curtis M.
Jackson, OPC, PG, Secretary Row 2: Tony Bachman, PG,
Installing Secretary; Louis S. Van Slyck, OPC, PGG, DG, Installing
Officer; Don R. Lutz, Preceptor; John H. Donohoo, Marshal;
Roger W. Bair, Herald Row 3: Edwin E. Jackson, Seneschal;
Stephen F. Miller, Herald; Donald M. Lynne, PG, Installing
Chaplain; Thomas D. Branscomb, Sentinel; and George O.
Braatz, PGM, Installing Marshal.
On May 17, 2011 Companion Knights of Thomas Smith
Webb College No. 192 attended a Joint Awards Night of two
lodges in Newark, Ohio. The purpose was to present Gold
Honour Awards to two distinguished Masons; Richard Lewis of
Newark Lodge #97 and Floyd E. Wymer of Acme Lodge #554.
Some 70 people gathered to honor these deserving men, who
were unaware of their part in the recognitions of the evening.
The assembly was preceded by a dinner which included our
ladies.
Pictured above L-R: Mark W. Bruns (PG, OPC); Arthur R.
Sterling; Richard Beard (Master of Newark Lodge #97); Randy
A. Williams; Richard Lewis (Honoree); Paul Sands; Donald M.
Lynne (PG); Floyd E. Wymer (Honoree); Mrs. Wymer; Ralph
Curtiss; Terry Wymer (Master of Acme Lodge #554, and son of
Honoree); James R. Leventry; and Kenneth R. Levea.
GRAND GOVERNOR WORKSHOP
54 th General Assembly - Nashville, Tennessee
The 54 th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign
College of North America was held at the Airport Marriot Hotel
in Nashville in July 2011 and at this assembly 40 Grand
Governors and 26 Deputy Grand Governors met on Friday
morning for a workshop as to the duties, responsibilities and
privileges concerning the office of Grand Governor. The session
started with a brief getting to know one another and then
down to business.
RED Bro. Raleigh C. Foster, Grand Governor for Kentucky,
presented a lecture concerning the proper protocol and
etiquette surrounding College functions and receiving the
Grand Governor and other Grand Officers of the York Rite
Sovereign College. This was followed by a talk on the
Constitution as it pertains to the responsibilities of the Grand
Governors and the Colleges. RED Bro. Jeffrey T. Powers, Regent
and Past Chairman of the Committee on the Study of the
Condition of the Order, turned this topic into a lively and
entertaining presentation.
RED Bro. David G. Walker, KCPC, Chancellor General
addressed the assembled brethren and gave an overview of the
College requirements and the Grand Governor’s
responsibilities.
RED Bro. David Hardie, Grand Governor for Ontario and
Chairman of the Committee on the Study of the Condition of
the Order, using some of the latest technologies, showed the
report forms and the importance of the various questions,
which when tallied gives the Board a better idea of what is
happening in the various Colleges and how the information is
used to assist in the improvement and betterment of the
Fraternity.
M. Pre-Em. Dist Bro. Joe R. Manning, Jr. took time out of
his busy schedule to attend part of the workshop and address
the Grand Governors and Deputy Grand Governors.
The summary of the workshop can be stated as most
enlightening. There are certainly areas in every College which
need to be improved and there are areas in every College
which can prove to be inspirational to the others. We have seen
areas where there are grave concerns and where efforts are
needed to prevent decline and failure. However, we have also
witnessed areas where there have been great successes and
promises for growth and enthusiasm. The key to success is the
effort put in by the members and especially the Officers of each
College. Leadership is a key factor and to those who have been
given the mantle of leadership great things are expected. We
lead by example and with the support of those we lead. It is a
trust of mutual cooperation and effort. Together we can do
anything and it is toward this end that we must direct our
course. The York Rite Sovereign College is a premiere Masonic
Body and as such must have premiere members who are willing
to give premiere service.
David P. Hardie, Chairman Study of the Condition...
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE
HONOR COLLEGES OF 2011
At the 54th General Assembly held in Nashville, Tennessee,
28 Colleges attained the recognition of an “Honor College” for
the 2010-2011 year. (To become an Honor College, the college
must score 100 points or more on the Activity Sheet) In order of
their college number -
Detroit College No. 1 .................................................. Michigan
Flint College No. 5 ....................................................... Michigan
Prince Edwin College No. 8 ..........................................Michigan
Illinois College No. 15....................................................... Illinois
Genesee College No. 25 .............................................. New York
John Bridge Phelps College No. 31.................................. Florida
Iowa College No. 37 ............................................................Iowa
Rainier College No.54 ............................................. Washington
Monte Sano College No. 64 ......................................... Alabama
Banks of the Wabash College No. 72 ............................. Indiana
Western North Carolina College No. 78 ............. North Carolina
Centennial College No.87 ............................................ Colorado
Wilderness Road College No. 94 .................................... Virginia
Gulf Coast College No.106 ................................................ Texas
Ashmole College No.108 .............................................. Alabama
Southern California College No. 110 ........................... California
Luther G. Palmer College No. 123 .................................. Georgia
Arkansas College No.142 ............................................. Arkansas
St. Clair River College No.151 .....................................Michigan
Northeast Tennessee College No.153....................... Tennessee
Valley Of Virginia College No. 161 ................................. Virginia
Harry S. Truman College No.167 ......................................... Ohio
Thomas Smith Webb College No.192 ................................. Ohio
Miami Valley College No.193 .............................................. Ohio
Tahoma College No.197 .......................................... Washington
Lewis & Clark College No. 199 ............................................Iowa
Middle Georgia College No.201 ..................................... Georgia
W. Joe Clarke College No.203 ........................................ Georgia
SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
FOR 2011 - Nashville, Tennessee
The York Rite Sovereign College of North America
would like to congratulate the 15 Companion Knights who
were nominated to receive the Service Award at the 54th
General Assembly in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bryan M. Leagans ............................................ Alabama
George M. Coleman ......................................... Arkansas
Gerald E.. Goacher .............................................. Florida
Kyle Peterson ......................................................... Iowa
Wendall Trent ................................................. Kentucky
Gerald R. Lindeman ........................................ Michigan
John W. Siscel, III ............................................. Missouri
Anthony T. Johnson ........................................ Nebraska
Casper J. Brown ......................................... New Mexico
Bernie Kolacki .................................................New York
Ronald J. Chambers .......................................Oklahoma
Rob Lacer ............................................... South Carolina
John R. Campbell, Jr. ........................................ Vermont
Leighton E. Miller, III ................................ West Virginia
Anthony J. Fondell ......................................... Wisconsin
W. JOE CLARKE COLLEGE NO. 203
Gold Honour Award Presentation
SPENCER AWARD
OUTSTANDING COLLEGE OF 2011
Nashville, Tennessee
The winner of the Robert Spencer Award
for the Outstanding York Rite College of the York Rite
Sovereign College of North America for the year 2010-11
Thomas Smith Webb York Rite College No. 192
Columbus, Ohio
Companion Knights Storey Tate and Mark Bradley, OPC of
W. Joe Clarke York Rite College No 203 in Jefferson, Georgia,
presented Worshipful Brother Travis Boles of Unity Lodge #36 a
Gold Honour Award for his contributions to Masonry in
Northeast Georgia. WB Travis was one of 6 recipients this year of
the Gold Honour Award from W. Joe Clarke No. 203 and the York
Rite Sovereign College of North America.
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
2011 ORDER OF THE PURPLE CROSS CLASS
REV. ROBERT J. CAVE CLASS - NASVHILLE, TENNESSEE
On July 30, 2011 the Order of the Purple Cross was conferred on a class of 119 Companion Knights. The class was
named in honor of Right Eminently Distinguished Brother Rev. Robert J. Cave.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photos taken by Heather Meador, Nashville, Tennessee
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Alabama
Alabama No. 51
Frank A. Brown
Monte Sano No. 64
Ned Cox
Ashmole No. 108
Thomas H. Nesbit
Emrys W. John No. 179
Jimmy D. O’Dell
Alaska
Anchorage No. 120
Lee O. Seagondollar
Johnnie L. Wallace
Alberta
Pompilius No. 79
William G. Sheppard
Diversity No. 202
Richard J. Maloney
Arizona
Regius No. 86
Gary Carnicle
Darius G. McClintock
Arkansas
Arkansas No. 142
Dr. C. James Graham
James L. Weatherall
British Columbia
British Columbia No. 44
Alfred R. K. Wensler
Vancouver Island No. 48
Gary H. Gordon
California
Arthur N. McBain No. 111
Casey W. Norris
El Camino Real No. 131
Wayne B. Heimsoth
Howard (Bud) Ramsey
San Diego No. 148
Jerrold A. Wohlfarth
Connecticut
Connecticut No. 17
Richard G. Barrows
Delaware
First State No. 45
James R. Herrington
Florida
Pentagon No. 62
Howard H. Gardner
Everglades No. 149
Michael A. Pardron, Jr.
Georgia
Luther G. Palmer No. 123
James T. Farmer
Chattahoochee No. 166
Harry A. Bruno
Herman E. Freeman No. 186
Ernest A. McCorkle
Wiregrass No. 189
Leon S. Lee, III
Middle Georgia No. 201
Donald I. DeKalb
W. Joe Clarke No. 203
Thomas R. Conn, Sr.
George W. Palloz
Idaho
Tri-Valley No. 178
James C. Herndon
Illinois
Illinois No. 15
William E. Jegen
Southern Illinois No. 33
Kenneth R. Roger
Central Illinois No. 42
Jimmie L. Grimm
East Central No. 81
Glen O. Jones
Blackhawk No. 88
Grady M. Birdsell
Ahmad (Andy) M. Hassan
Indiana
Banks of the Wabash No. 72
William H. Reik
Iowa
Iowa No. 37
Donald A. Radloff
Jason A. Wolcott
Lewis & Clark No. 199
Dennis N. Boehmer
Jon D. Wagoner
Kansas
Kansas No. 125
Clarence E. Arens
Kentucky
Bluegrass No. 104
William M. Elliott
North Central No. 116
George M. Miller, Sr.
John A. Johnson
Highland No. 134
Larry E. Beeman
West Kentucky No. 157
Robert P. Cummings, Jr.
Louisiana
Louisiana No. 99
Ralph W. Ezelle, Jr.
Maine
Katahdin No. 187
John W. Furlotte
Maryland
Maryland No. 58
John B. Maclay, Jr.
Massachusetts
Mayflower No. 105
Charles R. Austin
Brad C. Brightman
Arthur D. Coddens
King Philip No. 160
Raymond S. Frenkel
Michigan
Detroit No. 1
Howard H. Crumit, Jr.
James R. Goode
Flint No. 5
Wallace N. Usery, Jr.
Prince Edwin No. 8
Robert O. Troutman
Western Michigan No. 10
Robert E. Cooper
Southern Michigan No. 19
Robert A. Smith
YORK RITE CRUSADER
PURPLE CROSS DESIGNATIONS FOR 2012
Toronto, Ontario
Michigan cont.
Upper Michigan No. 40
William L. Mercier
King Athelstan No. 47
Loid V. Hawkins
St. Clair River No. 151
Michael J. Kinney
Missouri
Bruce Harmon Hunt No. 162
Norman G. Schlagenhauf, Jr.
Harry S. Truman No. 167
John W. Hess
William G. Snyder
Ray V. Denslow No. 180
Marvin W. Frost
Edwin C. Carpenter No. 181
Larry T. Odom
Heart of Missouri No. 188
Roger D. Fleer
Montana
Big Sky No. 74
Roger E. Cathel
Jim E. Trowbridge
Nevada
Nevada No. 144
Reed R. Moseley
Las Vegas No. 163
Abraham B. Velasco
New Hampshire
Profile No. 100
Robert B. Alderfer
New Jersey
New Jersey No. 18
Emil P. Busko
New Mexico
New Mexico No. 145
Dion A. Newhouse
New York
New York No. 22
George D. Emmons
Albany No. 24
Ralph H. Rosenthal
Genesee No. 25
David L. Lathers
Central New York No. 27
Burtiss V. Goodnough
Niagara Frontier No. 77
W. Bruce Renner
North Carolina
Western North Carolina No. 78
David C. Ladd
North Dakota
Mandan No. 191
Jeffrey N. Nelson
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia No. 132
Earle C. MacDonald
Thomas R. Tallon
Ohio
Cleveland No. 13
James E. Zemancik
Thomas Smith Webb No. 192
Donald L. Lossasso
Randy A. Williams
Miami Valley No. 193
Charles N. Espich
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Ohio cont.
Blackstone No. 195
Christian A. King
Ohio Valley No. 196
C. Brooks Harper
Oklahoma
Oklahoma No. 75
Michael E. Hampton
Ontario
Paulinus No. 35
Peter M. Fisher
Athelstan No. 41
Philip H. Watson
Kenneth L. Whiting
Quinte No. 53
Richard D. L. Burden
Gilbert E. Wilcox
Holy Rood No. 66
Stanley F. Malewski
St. Aidan’s No. 68
Ronald A. Paddle
Excalibur No. 101
Paavo E. Liukko
Sleeping Giant No. 155
Allen W. Schofield
Seymour No. 185
Gary P. Humes
Oregon
Champoeg No. 96
Lowell E. Amundson
Milton S. “Sid” Roberts
Pennsylvania
Golden Triangle No. 32
Daniel J. Price, Jr.
Conemaugh Gap No. 34
Jack H. Speece
Tuna Valley No. 76
Leonard F. Treat, Jr.
Liberty Bell No. 136
John F. Groves
Thomas Hopkins
First Capital No. 156
J. Richard Eby
Frederick W. Walter
William Allen No. 176
Gerald C. Berger
Richard Monroe Bard No. 204
Michael J. Stafford
Philippines
Manila No. 170
Romulo B. Pisig
Rafael J. Roxas
Quebec
Unity No. 91
Normand LaVoie
Rhode Island
What Cheer No. 43
Leon C. Kundsen
South Carolina
Palmetto No. 70
Douglas L. Amyx
Richard W. Sealy
Piedmont No. 84
Jay A. Pearson
Tennessee
Frizzell No. 146
Luther A. Hill, Jr.
Northeast Tennessee No. 153
James A. Saults
Texas
Texas No. 14
Michael L. Hazel
West Texas No. 36
Elijah E. West
Texian No. 60
Walter R. Benton
Southeast Texas No. 90
Duane Anthony
Gulf Coast No. 106
James D. Willard
North Texas No. 118
Malin G. Terrell
Heart of Texas No. 128
Jack M. Harper
Charles E. Martin
East Texas No. 140
Melvin E. Ruyle
Trinity No. 154
Roy D. Foster
Robert G. Kirk
South Texas No. 169
Robert M. Loflin
Utah
Camp Floyd No. 190
Dean D. Rein
Owen C. Orion
Vermont
Green Mountain No. 139
Bruce R. Howard
Virginia
Hampton Roads No. 95
Peter J. Gordon
Washington
Rainier No. 54
E. Jeffrey Craig
Tahoma No. 197
Paul K. Reckamp
West Virginia
Fort Henry No. 61
Charles R. Witt
Charles W. Wise No. 137
Harry R. Delaney
Wisconsin
Wisconsin No. 21
Michael B. Meyer
Western Wisconsin No. 85
Michael L. Hunter
Wyoming
Equality No. 92
Philip G. Buchholz
Ronald A. Van Ekeren

YORK RITE CRUSADER
Ontario Delegation at the 54 th General Assembly
York Rite Sovereign College of North America
At the General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College
of North America, the Colleges from Ontario were pleased to
have had six Candidates for the Order of the Purple Cross in
attendance. In addition to the Candidates there were eight
others who travelled to Tennessee to join in the assembly and
celebrate the conferral of the Order of the Purple Cross on the
Candidates.
In addition to the honour of having had six candidates
present, one other candidate had the permission to have his
order conferred at a special conferral to be held in November in
Ontario; this being due to his poor health and inability to travel.
The newest Distinguished Brethren are: Dist. Bro. Warren
Copeland, Sleeping Giant 155; Dist. Bro. George Fairbairn,
Seymour 185; Dist. Bro. Robert Heil, London 67; Dist. Bro. John
Hornell, Windsor 9; Dist. Bro. Kenneth Kreibich, Paulinus 35;
and Dist Bro. Ovas Wagg, Holy Rood 66.
A great surprise was the election of two Distinguished
Brethren to the rank of Regent of the York Rite Sovereign
College of North America. Distinguished Brother Charles
Meldrum, who has been the OPC Class Conductor of
Candidates for the past five years and Distinguished Brother
David Hardie, Grand Governor of Ontario and Chairman of the
Committee on the Study of the Condition of the Order.
Pictured above are: Front Row L-R; RED Bro. Donald F.
Kline, KCPC, Regent; RED Bro. David P. Hardie, OPC Grand
Governor ON, Regent; RED Bro. Charles Meldrum, OPC, Regent;
RED Bro. David G. Walker, KCPC, Regent and Chancellor
General. Back Row L-R; VED Bro. Donald R. Pardo, OPC, past
Deputy Grand Governor; VED Bro. Ken Meilkie, OPC, Deputy
Grand Governor; Dist. Bro. John Hornell, OPC; Dist. Bro. Robert
Heil, OPC; Dist. Bro. Ovas Wagg, OPC; Dist. Bro. Warren
Copeland, OPC; Dist. Bro. Thomas G. Janes, OPC and Supreme
Grand Master Sovereign Great Priory Knights Templar of
Canada. Missing from the photo are Dist. Bro. George Fairbairn,
OPC; Dist. Bro. Kenneth Kreibich, OPC; and Dist. Bro. Ken
Lowery who acted as the Sentinel in the conferral of the Order
of the Purple Cross on the Saturday afternoon.
FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES
OF THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE
August 1-4, 2012 ............................................ Toronto, Ontario
July 25-28, 2013 .......................................... Tampa Bay, Florida
2014 ............................................................... Denver, Colorado
2015 ............................................................................ Kentucky
If your Jurisdiction is interested in hosting a General Assembly
please contact the Sovereign College Office at 500 Temple
Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 * Tel: (313) 833-1385 * Email:
yrsc_na@yahoo.com
NEBRASKA COLLEGE NO. 138
Degrees and Honors
Newly conferred Companion Knights with their degree team
At their Saturday, September 17, 2011 meeting, Nebraska
York Rite College No. 138 conferred the Order Knight of York
upon candidates Joseph Charboneau, Dennis Newman,
Jonathan Pay and Lavern Work.
At that same meeting, Right Eminently Distinguished
Brother Robert L. Williams, Grand Governor of Nebraska of the
York Rite Sovereign College of North America, upon being
received and given Grand Honors, presented Companion Knight
A. J. Johnson with the Sovereign College Service Award in
recognition of his outstanding service to Nebraska York Rite
College No. 138 and his dedication to all Masonic Bodies.
RED Brother Robert L. Williams, Grand Governor of Nebraska
(Right) presents Companion Knight A. J. Johnson (Left) with the
Sovereign College Service Award.
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
JURISDICTION AWARDS
Nashville, Tennessee
Secretary General D. Allen
Surratt announced at the 54th
General Assembly the following
winners of the Jurisdiction Awards:
Alabama - the Joseph D. Bracken
Grand Governors Award for the
number one College in Alabama was awarded to Ashmole
College No. 108.
Florida - the Howard P. Bennett Award for the
number one College in Florida was awarded to John
Bridges Phelps College No. 31.
Indiana - the Indiana Grand Governor’s Award for the
number one College in Indiana was awarded to Banks of
the Wabash College No. 72.
Michigan - the Clifford W. Jex Award for the number
one College in Michigan was awarded to Prince Edwin
College No. 8.
North Carolina - the David L. Hargett, Jr. Award for
the number one College in North Carolina was awarded
to Western North Carolina College No. 78.
Northeast Regional - the Jeffrey T. Powers Award for
the number one College of the included jurisdictions was
awarded to Connecticut College No. 17.
Northwest Regional - the Roland E. Van Luven Award
for the number one College of the included jurisdictions
was awarded to Tahoma College No. 197.
Ontario - the Grand Governor’s Cup Award for the
number one College in Ontario was awarded to Holy
Rood College No. 66.
Virginia - the Edward R. Saunders, Jr. Traveling Award
for the number one College in Virginia was awarded to
Valley of Virginia College No. 161.
ALABAMA
Awards & Recognition
At the Fifty-fourth General Assembly of the York Rite
Sovereign College, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee from
July 27-30, 2011, the Grand Governor of Alabama, Right
Eminently Distinguished Brother Arthur Lee Campbell III, was
presented with several awards for colleges in Alabama. For
two years in a row Ashmole YRC #108 was named as an Honor
College, and for the second year in a row as the Joseph D.
Brackin Award Winner as the number one College in Alabama.
Monte Sano YRC No. 64 was also named as an Honor
College in Alabama, which is the first time in history that two
Colleges in Alabama have held that honor.
Companion Knight Bryan M. Leagans, of Ashmole YRC
#108, received the York Rite Sovereign College Service Award
this year.
On May 13, 2011, the Companion Knights of Ashmole York
Rite College No. 108 conferred the Order Knight of York on five
new Companion Knights.
During the meeting the new 2011-2012 Officers were
elected. Jamie A. Smith was elected Governor. The officers
were installed by the Grand Governor of Alabama, Right
Eminently Distinguished Brother Arthur Lee Campbell III.
The Sovereign College Congratulates
The tenth recipient of the
Secretary General’s Award for the
Secretary of the Year
Rev. Charles E. Roberts
Secretary of
Genesee College No. 25
Rochester, New York
Additional information can be found at the Ashmole
college website: http://ashmole.yorkritemontgomery.org
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
YORK RITE CHARITABLE FUND USA
Donations June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011
The donations listed below, were not made necessarily by the College.
Many were through the members of the Colleges noted. We greatly appreciate
your support of the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. Through your donations
we are able to support the established Masonic Charities. Please note all
donations made to the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. are tax deductible.
Prince Edwin College No. 8, Michigan .................................................. $ 350.00
Cleveland College No. 13, Ohio ................................................................. 200.00
Illinois College No. 15, Illinois .................................................................... 175.00
Connecticut College No. 17, Connecticut .................................................... 25.00
New Jersey College No. 18, New Jersey ................................................... 550.00
Southern Michigan College No. 19, Michigan ............................................ 350.00
New York College No. 22, New York ......................................................... 250.00
Albany College No. 24, New York .............................................................. 137.00
Genesee College No. 25, New York .......................................................... 350.00
Central New York College No. 27, New York............................................... 50.00
Golden Triangle College No. 32, Pennsylvania ......................................... 450.00
Southern Illinois College No. 33, Illinois ..................................................... 250.00
Iowa College No. 37, Iowa ...................................................................... 1,000.00
Upper Michigan College No. 40, Michigan ................................................. 250.00
Central Illinois College No. 42, Illinois ........................................................ 250.00
Alabama College No. 51, Alabama ............................................................ 250.00
Rainier College No. 54, Washington .......................................................... 250.00
Maryland College No. 58, Maryland ........................................................... 250.00
Fort Henry College No. 61, West Virginia .................................................... 25.00
Pentagon College No. 62, Florida .............................................................. 250.00
Western North Carolina College No. 78, North Carolina ........................... 500.00
Joseph P. LeSuer College No. 80, Florida ................................................. 250.00
Centennial College No. 87, Colorado ......................................................... 250.00
Equality College No. 92, Wyoming ............................................................. 500.00
Washington & Lee College No. 93, Virginia ............................................... 300.00
Wilderness Road College No. 94, Virginia ................................................... 25.00
Laurel Valley College No. 97, Pennsylvania ................................................ 50.00
Profile College No. 100, New Hampshire................................................... 100.00
Northeastern College No. 102, Pennsylvania ......................................... 1,000.00
Mayflower College No. 105, Massachusetts .............................................. 250.00
Gulf Coast College No. 106, Texas ............................................................ 250.00
Ashmole College No. 108, Alabama .......................................................... 250.00
Arthur N. McBain College No. 111, California ............................................ 250.00
North Central College No. 166, Kentucky ................................................. 525.00
Evansville College No. 121, Indiana .......................................................... 250.00
Luther G. Palmer College No. 123, Georgia .............................................. 500.00
United College No. 127, New York .............................................................. 25.00
Highland College No. 134, Kentucky ......................................................... 250.00
Nebraska College No. 138, Nebraska ........................................................ 100.00
Green Mountain College No. 139, Vermont ............................................... 150.00
Arkansas College No. 142, Arkansas ........................................................ 325.00
Middle Tennessee College No. 143, Tennessee ....................................... 800.00
St. Clair River College No. 151, Michigan .................................................. 100.00
First Capital College No. 156, Pennsylvania .............................................. 250.00
West Kentucky College No. 157, Kentucky................................................ 500.00
Sacramento Valley College No. 159, California ...................................... 1,250.00
Valley of Virginia College No. 161, Virginia ................................................ 775.00
Harry S. Truman College No. 167, Missouri .............................................. 250.00
Manila College No. 170, Philippines .......................................................... 250.00
Tri-Valley College No. 178, Idaho .............................................................. 300.00
Katahdin College No. 187, Maine .............................................................. 250.00
Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192, Ohio ............................................. 250.00
Blackstone College No. 195, Ohio ............................................................. 500.00
Ohio Valley College No. 196, Ohio .............................................................. 25.00
Thumb of Michigan College No. 198, Michigan ......................................... 250.00
W. Joe Clarke College No. 203, Georgia ................................................... 250.00
Provincial Grand Lodge, Royal Order of Scotland .................................. 5,000.00
Total Donations for period .............................................. $22,762.00
55th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Toronto, Ontario - August 2-4, 2012
The 2012 General Assembly will
be held at the Hilton Airport Hotel in
Mississauga, Ontario, August 2-4,
2012. Mississauga is part of the
Greater Toronto Area and boasts
some of the biggest shopping malls in
Ontario. Today, Mississauga is the
sixth largest city in Canada situated
just west of Toronto and sharing the
shores of Lake Ontario with its neighbours of Oakville and
Toronto. Mississauga has also been rated as the safest city in
Canada for the last nine years in a row. It is also home to
Canada’s largest and busiest airport, Pearson International as
well as Ontario’s largest shopping mall at Square One.
Mississauga proudly identifies itself as a green city boasting
some 480 parks and woodlands within its city limits. Welcome
to this great big ‘small-town’ city and I hope you will be able to
spend some extra time while you are here to engage in some of
what Mississauga has to offer.
The preliminary agenda calls for a tour of the McMichael
Art Gallery on the Thursday afternoon and a time for
Jurisdictional Dinners in various restaurants in and near the
airport. Restaurants such as The Keg, Mother Tucker’s, and
Lone Star, are within walking distance of the hotel. Information
will be sent to the Grand Governors of each jurisdiction giving
them information as to restaurants and locations for them to
arrange their respective venues.
At 9:30 there will be a “Meet & Greet” at the Hilton where
a cash bar and dessert finger food will be served. This will give a
time for meeting old friends, making new ones and having a
good time.
On Friday we are planning a tour to Niagara Falls with a
Winery tour and luncheon. This will have those interested in
the tour leaving the hotel around 8:00 am and returning at 4:30
pm in time for the Candidates’ Orientation sessions. This will
allow the Candidates for the Order of the Purple Cross and their
ladies to be able to go on the tour. That evening will be the
annual Associate Regents Dinner.
Saturday will see the General Assembly in the morning
followed by the Order of the Purple Cross and the Installation
of Sovereign Officers in the afternoon and capped by the
Annual Grand Banquet that evening.
During the session there will be a hospitality suite and a
shuttle schedule for excursions to 2-3 of the local malls. More
on this will come out in the next issue of the CRUSADER.
Plan on being in Toronto next August for the General
Assembly! Registration packages for the assembly will be out
early in the New Year and contact for further information can
be obtained from RED Bro. David Hardie, General Chairman, at:
328 Brewery Lane, Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7H6. Tele: 705-259-
0706, Email: abbadoc@rogers.com
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
ATHELSTAN COLLEGE NO. 41
Installation of Officers
FORT HENRY COLLEGE NO. 61
Wheeling, West Virginia
Greetings from West "By God" Virginia. Fort Henry York
Rite College 61, Wheeling, WV assembled August 13, 2011 in
the Masonic Temple, Elkins. The agenda included conferring
the Order Knight of York on Sir Knights Josh Wilson and Neal
Collett. Following pictures are of the Wilson family and the
candidates:
Another page in the history of Athelstan College No. 41
(Toronto) was written at the Annual Assembly on Saturday,
June 4, 2011 with the installation of the Governor,
Preem.Comp.Kt. Joseph C. Chamberlain and the investiture of
the officers.
Of some note on this auspicious occasion was the high
caliber of those taking part in the installation ceremony -
assembled and conducted by none other than
M.Preem.Dist.Bro. Gordon H. Stuart, KCPC, KGCY, P.G.G.
Although now in his 90's, is remarkable for his age, good health
and ability to recite all the ritual that he knows.
Pictured above: L to R: Distinguished Brother (Father) J
Stephen Wilson, Distinguished Brother
(Grandfather) James H Wilson and
son/grandson Joshua H Wilson, Captain, US Army.
Those in this photo are from left to right: V.E.D.Bro. E.
David Warren OPC Deputy Grand Governor Ontario East;
R.E.D.Bro. Rev. Dr. David P. Hardie, OPC, Regent, Grand Gov. of
Ontario; R.E.D.Bro. Bert A. Mennie, K.C.P.C., Past Chancellor
General; Preem.Comp.Kt. Joseph C. Chamberlain, Governor of
Athelstan College; M.P.D.Bro. Gordon H. Stuart, KCPC, KGCY,
Past Governor General; R.E.D.Bro. David G. Walker, K.C.P.C.,
Regent, Chancellor General; R.E.D.Bro. Donald F. Kline, K.C.P.C.,
Regent.
New Award from the Sovereign College
“The Diamond Award”
Due to many requests from the membership, at this past
General Assembly in Nashville, Tennessee, the Board of
Directors approved a new honor called the ‘Diamond Award”.
This honor will have a suitable certificate for framing along
with a pin. The Diamond Award may be granted to any lady or
any non Masonic individual for rendering outstanding and
faithful service to any branch of Freemasonry. A nomination
must be formally proposed by a York Rite College and approved
by the Grand Governor of the State or Province. There is no
restriction of the number of Diamond Awards that may be
granted each year by a Constituent York Rite College. The cost
of the award shall be borne by the proposing College.
This award is in it’s final stages. As soon as everything is
complete, information will be sent to all Colleges. We expect
this to be completed in the Spring of 2012, after the Board of
Directors Mid Winter Meeting.
Pictured above L to R: Grand Governor Jones, Candidates Joshua
H. Wilson and Neal I. Collett, and Governor Ron Mann.
Twenty-nine Companion Knights (including one visitor)
assembled August 13 in the Masonic Temple, Elkins, WV. The
Order Knight of York was conferred upon two Sir Knights.
R.E.D.B. Ron Jones, Grand Governor made his annual visit to
Fort Henry. The Randolph County Cancer Support Group
prepared lunch and dinner and the College donated the $435
meal proceeds to that Support Group. Some Companion
Knights drove 210 minutes, or 150 minutes or 90 minutes to
attend the Assembly. College membership now totals 85
Companion Knights. Elkins is located high in the beautiful West
Virginia mountains and is bordered by 62 wind machines atop
the mountain ridge.
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
CONNECTICUT YORK RITE COLLEGE NO. 17
HOSTS 2011 NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL YORK RITE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY
On September 17, 2011, Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 hosted the Annual Northeastern Regional York Rite
College Assembly at the Masonic Temple in Meriden, Connecticut. The event was attended by Companion Knights
from the New England States and Eastern Canada. Joe R. Manning, Jr., the Most Preeminently Distinguished Governor
General of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America flew in from Oklahoma for the event.
James T. McWain, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Connecticut, Grand Governors and Deputy Grand Governors
from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine together with 72 Companion
Knights including several current Grand High Priests and Most Illustrious Grand Masters attended. Governor Robert J.
Knowles and the Officers of Connecticut York Rite College No. 17 opened and closed the Assembly. The Order Knight
of York was conferred upon a class of eight by a degree team of Companion Knights from the York Rite Colleges of New
England. The degree work exemplified and the fellowship demonstrated made for an excellent day. A reception for
the Governor General followed the conferral of the Order.
Photo to the left: Companion Knights who
received the Order Knight of York at the 2011
Northeastern Regional York Rite College Assembly
in Meriden Connecticut.
Photo to the right: Companion Knights with
M.P.D. Governor General, Joe R. Manning, Jr.;
Governor, Robert J. Knowles; Grand Governor,
Paul L. Chello; and M.W.G.M. James T. McWain.
Photo to the left: Left to right - Grand Herald
Richard A. Eppler, Grand Governors Mark C.
Mueller (MA), Paul L. Chello (CT), Douglas E.
Connell (RI), Governor General Joe R. Manning,
M.W.G.M James T. McWain, Grand Governor John
Geas (NH), Governor Robert J. Knowles, and
Grand Governor Howard C. Weymouth (ME).
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YORK RITE CRUSADER
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A FEW REMINDERS
FOR THE COLLEGE SECRETARIES...
If your college receives any type of notice from the IRS
please send it directly to the Sovereign College Office. The
Auditor for the York Rite Sovereign College prepares the 990 for
all the Constituent Colleges - PLEASE DO NOT FILE A 990 FOR
YOUR COLLEGE.
When submitting an article or photo for the Crusader, this
can be done through email or regular mail. Do not submit
photos which have been reproduced on a copy machine or
send photos via fax. The picture is distorted and will not print
correctly.
Orders can be sent to the Sovereign College through email,
fax, or regular mail. We ask that members please contact the
Secretary of your college to place an order.
Please remember all our forms are on the website. You
may download the forms for your use or you may order them
from the Sovereign College, however postage charges will
apply.
All By-law amendments, must be submitted on the proper
forms and include the signature (approval) of the Grand
Governor of the Jurisdiction. If the amendment is not on the
proper form and does not have the approval of the Grand
Governor it will be returned to the college.
The Detroit Office will be closed on the following days in
observance of Thanksgiving - November 24 & 25, 2011;
Christmas - December 26, 2011; New Years Day - January 2,
2011. The hours of operation are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Standard Time.
ATHELSTAN NOBILITY JEWEL
It was Created by the York
Rite Sovereign College
Charitable Fund to be
presented to those Companion
Knights who contribute
$250.00 or more to the York
Rite Sovereign College
Charitable Fund U.S.A. or the
C a n a d i a n C h a r i t a b l e
Foundation.
B o t h F u n d s a r e
endowment funds. All of the
interest and dividends are
available to be used to support the established charities of the
York Rite. Your donation is tax deductible.
For members in the U.S.A. please send your donation to
the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. at 500 Temple Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48201.
For members in Canada send your donation to the
Canadian Charitable Foundation through the Secretary, David
G. Walker at 5130 Elliott Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE
SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OFFICE
The Winter Issue of the Crusader will only be available by
viewing the Website. The Fall & Spring issues will be mailed
and will also appear on the Website.
New Prices for Jewels & Bars effective 9/1/11
Associate Regent Jewel - $110.00; Additional Bar - $35.00
Local Jewel - $80.00; Additional Bar - $35.00
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